《Cultivation: Start From Simplifying Martial Arts Techniques》 Chapter 1 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Pingyin County. ¡°Train your muscles, bones, and skin on the outside, and train your breath on the inside. In our Extreme Mountain Fist Hall, everyone is treated equally. Even the most precious internal cultivation techniques are taught to you. As long as you work hard enough, better and stronger cultivation techniques are waiting for you!¡± Bi Hong, the eldest senior brother of the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall, proclaimed loudly, as the people at the boxing gym listened attentively. In the corner stood a dark and skinny figure, holding his head up. However, a closer look revealed his gaze to be vacant and dull. It had been ten days since Chen Fei found himself inexplicably transported to this world. Only after absorbing the memories of the original body did he realize that this was a world similar to ancient times on Earth. However, there were martial artists here who held high positions and could easily kill an ordinary person, like crushing an ant. Chen Fei was currently a menial worker in a medical hall, not even considered an apprentice, just doing odd jobs. Learning medical skills? There was absolutely no chance for that, as they wouldn¡¯t even give him the opportunity. Learning secretly? If caught, he would be disabled on the spot and left to fend for himself. The original body was unwilling to live like this for the rest of his life, so he obediently did his chores in the medical clinic, hoping to gain some favor and learn some skills. Unfortunately, all the other menial workers had the same idea, and Chen Fei began to question his life. Helpless, he used the money he had saved to join the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall to become a disciple, hoping to change his fate. The Extreme Mountain Fist Hall was very straightforward, teaching him a breathing technique and a set of accompanying martial arts as soon as he became a disciple. Chen Fei treasured them dearly and diligently practiced them in his spare time. After three months of martial arts training, just as he was about to get the hang of the breathing technique and martial arts, he overexerted himself and fell seriously ill, eventually passing away. Chen Fei assimilated the memories of the original body and also had a keen interest in martial arts. He practiced for a period of time. However, the facts proved that there was a reason why the original body had been unable to learn martial arts in those three months. It was because he was lacking in talent! When Chen Fei inherited this body, he realized that his talent was not much better either. The original body had thought about making money and becoming wealthy with modern ideas. Chen Fei originally had the same idea, but he had signed a contract to work as a menial servant in the medical hall for 20 years. If he wanted to leave, it was not impossible, but he would have to pay a high price to break the contract. Moreover, all the extra income he earned belonged to the medical hall, and if he were found to be hiding anything, he would be severely punished. It was rather inhumane and cruel. The original owner had paid a huge price to enter it just to be a servant for a lifetime. At least in the medical hall, he had the chance to work like an ox or a horse, while in other places, he wouldn¡¯t even have the opportunity to do so. It wasn¡¯t until just now that a virtual panel appeared in front of Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Name: Chen Fei Class: None Cultivation Technique: Extreme Mountain Fist, Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique Cultivation Realm: None ¡°Discovered cultivation technique. Do you want to spend one tael of silver to simplify Extreme Mountain Fist?¡± ¡°Discovered cultivation technique. Spend one tael of silver to simplify Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique?¡± the interface prompted Chen Fei, who was momentarily distracted by its sudden appearance. ¡°Start practicing!¡± Bi Hong barked, interrupting his thoughts. ¡°If you don¡¯t make progress in the Extreme Mountain Fist soon, you¡¯ll have to pay more money to come to the martial arts hall next month. You should be aware of this!¡± Chen Fei returned to his senses and continued practicing diligently, not daring to speak out of turn. Bi Hong glanced at him skeptically. He knew Chen Fei¡¯s background and had a feeling that he was just an ordinary person who wouldn¡¯t be able to change his fate. After two hours of grueling training, Chen Fei left the boxing hall feeling exhausted and hungry. He hurried back to the medical hall, greeting a few familiar menial servants before retreating to his shared dormitory. The cramped space smelled sour and pungent, but Chen Fei was used to it by now. When he first arrived, he almost passed out from the overwhelming odor. ¡°One tael of silver. It¡¯s not that much money,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself as he sat on his bunk, frowning at the panel. He still didn¡¯t understand its function, and no matter how he tried to activate it, it remained unresponsive. Only the flashing notifications asking for payment caught his attention. But Chen Fei had already spent all his savings to join the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall, and he hadn¡¯t earned a single tael of silver since then. ¡°I have to find a way to get this money,¡± he thought, recalling that the original body had hidden a medicinal herb outside. A few months ago, the medical hall had run out of herbs, so the menial workers had followed the herb gatherers up the mountain to pick more. During that trip, the original body had secretly hidden an herb. They had also encountered something evil on the mountain, and three people had died, prompting the original body to learn martial arts. He had heard that if one cultivated martial arts to a certain level, they could resist such entities. Even if they couldn¡¯t fight back, the entity would target those with weaker vitality first. Given the recent unrest in the area outside the county town, the medical hall would likely need to gather herbs more often. This was Chen Fei¡¯s chance to retrieve the hidden herb and sell it to earn the needed money. He left the dormitory, intending to borrow from the other menial workers, but they all refused. One tael of silver was too much for them to spare. Chapter 2 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After hesitating for a moment, Chen Fei left the medicine hall as he was concerned that borrowing money from multiple people would raise suspicion. An hour later, Chen Fei managed to obtain the herb successfully. He covered his face with a straw hat and sold the herb secretly in a local market for one or two silver coins and fifty copper coins. Chen Fei didn¡¯t dare to go back to the medicine hall, so he headed to an abandoned courtyard in the county. ¡°Simplify Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique.¡± Chen Fei recited in his mind. In the next moment, the tael of silver in his sleeve disappeared, and the interface in his vision flickered slightly. ¡°Simplifying Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique¡­ Simplification Successful¡­ Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique. Breathing!¡± Breathing? Before Chen Fei could wrap his head around it, he suddenly saw that the information on the interface representing himself had changed. Name: Chen Fei [Class: Warrior] [Cultivation Techniques: Extreme Mountain Fist, Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique (Beginner 1/100)] [Cultivation Realm: None] As Chen Fei continued to breathe naturally, a warm sensation spread throughout his body, and the number behind the entry-level of the breathing technique kept increasing. In just a short while, it had become 10/100. Many insights regarding the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique naturally appeared in his mind. ¡°I can cultivate just by breathing?¡± At this moment, Chen Fei was stunned. Wasn¡¯t this simplified function a little too much? The Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique was a special breathing method to mobilize the internal organs of the body and strengthen the body. Now, after the simplification, it actually became that just the act of breathing itself could improve his cultivation level. This was simply incredible, and Chen Fei was thrilled. He really liked this new development! ¡°Bang!¡± Just as Chen Fei was about to continue studying the breathing technique, the door of the courtyard was suddenly kicked open, and a group of people rushed in aggressively. ¡°It¡¯s him, Cui Steward!¡± Sha Daxin pointed at Chen Fei and said, ¡°I saw him selling a herb for money just now before running here.¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. Sha Daxin had a conflict with his original self before. He didn¡¯t expect to be caught selling herbs. In other words, it seemed like this person had been keeping an eye on him and finally found an opportunity. ¡°Search him!¡± Cui Sanjie waved his hand, and a few menial workers immediately pounced on Chen Fei. Chen Fei did not resist and allowed them to search him. In just a moment, they threw all the money Chen Fei had on him, which was fifty copper coins, on the ground. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that he sold it for one tael of silver?¡± Cui Sanjie frowned and turned to look at Sha Daxin. ¡°He must have hidden the money in the courtyard.¡± Sha Daxin was slightly flustered but immediately thought of a reason. He walked to Chen Fei and grabbed his collar, shouting, ¡°Chen Fei, your deeds have been exposed. Hurry up and hand over the money. Otherwise, things will get more complicated later!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t sell any herbs. Don¡¯t falsely accuse me.¡± Chen Fei pried Sha Daxin¡¯s hand away and said with an innocent expression. ¡°Steward Cui, the money must be in this courtyard. We just need to search it carefully, and we will definitely find it.¡± Sha Daxin glared at Chen Fei fiercely and turned to Cui Sanjie. Cui Sanjie didn¡¯t say a word but glanced around the dilapidated courtyard, observing the dust-covered ground and the footprints they had left. Nothing else seemed out of place. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Cui Sanjie asked Chen Fei. ¡°I came to calm down after failing in martial arts practice,¡± Chen Fei replied softly. Cui Sanjie smirked. He had heard that this menial worker had attempted to become a disciple at the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall but had achieved nothing after three months. ¡°Sha Daxin, come here,¡± Cui Sanjie ordered. ¡°Yes, Steward Cui,¡± Sha Daxin replied quickly, approaching them. ¡°Pa!¡± With a loud thud, Sha Daxin stumbled to the side, clutching his red and swollen cheek. A few teeth had fallen out, and he looked bewildered. ¡°Next time, don¡¯t come to me if you don¡¯t have evidence,¡± Cui Sanjie said calmly. ¡°I¡­ I understand,¡± Sha Daxin stuttered in fright. Cui Sanjie shook his head, feeling bored, and left the courtyard. The other menial workers followed him, but Sha Daxin stayed behind, glaring at Chen Fei with malice. Unable to take out his anger on Cui Sanjie, he directed it at Chen Fei instead. ¡°You¡¯re lucky this time!¡± Sha Daxin spat at Chen Fei before turning to leave. An hour later, Chen Fei returned to his sleeping quarters in the medical hall and checked his status on the interface. Name: Chen Fei Class: Warrior Cultivation Techniques: Extreme Mountain Fist, Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique (Master 930/1000) Cultivation Realm: Warrior (1/100) The Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique had reached mastery level, and each breath he took gave his body more strength. His cultivation level had also risen, and he had become a Warrior. According to the senior disciple of the boxing club, a Warrior was just an ordinary person who had started practicing martial arts. The true achievement was reaching the Skin Toughening Realm, which would set one apart from ordinary people and allow them to become a member of the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall. As Chen Fei was contemplating this, the interface changed again. Cultivation Technique: Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique (Perfection 1/10000) Cultivation Realm: Warrior (2/100) The warmth in his body became more apparent, and his cultivation level rose by a point. His stomach rumbled, indicating that his body was slowly becoming stronger and needed more energy. The medical hall only provided two meals a day, and fish and meat were out of the question. However, he could still eat enough to satisfy his hunger, as the medical hall was not too strict in this regard. Chen Fei deliberately ate more, but he still woke up hungry in the middle of the night. He checked his cultivation progress on the interface and found that his breathing technique was still at perfection and had increased by a few thousand points. He estimated that he would be able to break through to the next level, but he didn¡¯t know if there were any other realms beyond perfection. His cultivation level had also increased, and he would probably reach the Skin Toughening Realm in less than 20 days, becoming a true martial artist. This would give him a choice between staying in the medical hall or going to the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall. Chen Fei worked diligently with newfound hope and energy, feeling a great sense of accomplishment with each jump in the numbers on the interface. Before noon, the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique had reached its peak. Cultivation Technique: Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique (Peak) There was no room for Chen Fei had reached the pinnacle of the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique. At this level of cultivation, he had almost achieved the same level as the person who had created the technique. In the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall, no one had ever perfected this breathing technique. Since it was just a basic technique, there was no need to struggle with it. Chen Fei had cultivated it to perfection naturally. As he continued to practice, the benefits of the consummate-level breathing technique became more apparent. The interface confirmed his suspicion, and his progress had effectively been halved. He had initially estimated that it would take him twenty days to reach the Skin Toughening realm, but now it seemed that he could achieve it in ten days. Chen Fei¡¯s appetite increased gradually, but he was not reprimanded for it. In fact, he was even praised by one of the stewards two days ago. Compared to the other lackluster menial workers, Chen Fei¡¯s positive attitude and energetic spirit had caught the attention of the steward, who had shown some concern for him as a result. The other menial workers were envious of Chen Fei¡¯s progress and had become much closer to him. However, Sha Daxin, who was in the corner, still looked at him coldly. Chapter 3 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Seven or eight days had passed, and Chen Fei¡¯s originally thin body had gradually grown and developed some muscles, making him look less small and weak. Just as Chen Fei was looking forward to breaking through to the Skin Toughening Realm, the medical hall suddenly informed him that they were going to the mountains outside the city to pick herbs. Early the next morning, a group of workers from the medical hall left the city with a basket of herbs on their backs and arrived at Mount Pingyin. It had not been very peaceful outside the city recently, but the medical hall needed medicinal herbs. so sending disciples to collect them was unavoidable. Each person had a target for collecting herbs, and once they completed it, they could leave the mountain. If they couldn¡¯t meet their quota, they would have to return in three days, and they wouldn¡¯t be able to escape a beating. The group dispersed into the vast Mount Pingyin and quickly disappeared from sight. Chen Fei walked for quite some time before he saw a stalk of medicinal herb and couldn¡¯t help but happily approach to pick it. With the constant improvement of his cultivation, not only did Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength improve, but his senses had also become sharper. At this moment, although Chen Fei was picking herbs, his ears and eyes were paying attention to the surrounding environment from time to time in case there was any danger lurking unbeknownst to him. Although there weren¡¯t any large beasts on Mount Pingyin, there were many poisonous insects and snakes. Every time they picked herbs, many menial workers got injured and, in some cases, even killed. Halfway through picking the herbs, Chen Fei¡¯s expression suddenly changed, and he swiftly threw himself forward. In the next moment, an arrow struck where Chen Fei had been standing before, still trembling slightly with its powerful force. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t dodged earlier, the arrow would¡¯ve pierced through his vitals. Chen Fei hid behind a big tree with a chopper in his hand. His heart was overflowing with anger. If his reaction had been a little slower just now, he would have been at the mercy of his assailant. ¡°Not bad, you¡¯ve got quick reflexes.¡± A laugh rang out. ¡°This kid has been practicing in the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall for some time, so he¡¯s got some agility.¡± Sha Daxin¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°He does have some skills. Go to the other side. He won¡¯t be able to escape today¡­ Oh no, the kid¡¯s trying to escape. Chase after him!¡± Niu Kuo raised his eyebrows slightly. He was about to raise his bow and arrow when he realized that Chen Fei kept running between the trees, making it difficult to lock onto him. Although Niu Kuo was a hunter and had some archery skills, he was still just an ordinary person. Chen Fei, on the other hand, is about to break through and has become stronger than an average person in terms of physical strength and keenness. Therefore, despite Niu Kuo¡¯s pursuit, Chen Fei could easily outrun him. ¡°Chen Fei, Chen Fei, on the other hand, is about to break through and has become stronger than an average person in terms of physical strength and keenness!¡± Sha Daxin shouted. Chen Fei didn¡¯t respond. He ran with large strides, and in less than fifteen minutes, he had shaken off the two people behind him. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was cold. He couldn¡¯t let this matter go just like that. However, Niu Kuo had a bow and arrow. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, he couldn¡¯t break through directly unless his cultivation level increased. With this thought in mind, Chen Fei looked at his interface. Name: Chen Fei [Class: Warrior] [Cultivation Technique: Extreme Mountain Fist (not yet learned), Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique (peak)] [Cultivation Realm: Warrior (99/100)] ¡°It¡¯s almost time for an upgrade!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression brightened slightly. The original estimate he had was ten days, but now it seemed that it would happen even earlier. Moreover, the intense running and breathing just now seemed to have increased the speed of his realm a little faster. Chen Fei thought of Niu Kuo¡¯s attire just now and guessed that he might be a hunter from Mount Pingyin. He might be able to track Chen Fei based on his tracks. Chen Fei didn¡¯t stay in one place but ran in a different direction. After running for a while, he rested for a while. An hour later, Chen Fei stopped because he felt that his body was undergoing a drastic change. In the next moment, the sound of bones and tendons ringing together came from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei involuntarily lifted his head. A surge of pain burst from inside his body, followed by a tingling sensation that coursed through his skin and flesh. Fortunately, this feeling only lasted for a moment before subsiding. Chen Fei felt a surge of power in his body, and he instinctively clenched his fists. [Cultivation Realm: Skin Toughening (1/1000)] The interface clearly displayed Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level. Chen Fei looked around, and subtle sounds floated into Chen Fei¡¯s ears. He could also see further. Chen Fei jumped a few times on the spot. He didn¡¯t know if it was because of the interface or the perfected breathing technique, but he had perfect control over his own strength after breaking through. He exerted strength and moved his body as he pleased. At this moment, he could knock down his former self with a single punch. As for Niu Kuo¡¯s bow and arrow? It was nothing more than just the strength and archery skills of an ordinary person. Meanwhile, hundreds of meters away. ¡°This kid is too good at running. When we catch him later, we have to torture him properly!¡± Sha Daxin gritted his teeth and said coldly. ¡°Torturing people is easy. I¡¯ll cut his skin and pour some honey into his wound. I guarantee he¡¯ll suffer.¡± Niu Kuo laughed loudly. ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave it in your hands, Niu Kuo,¡± Sha Daxin said flatteringly. ¡°I¡¯ve taken your money, so it¡¯s only right to do some work for you.¡± Niu Kuo didn¡¯t care. He looked ahead and said, ¡°Although that kid can run, he must be on tenterhooks right now. We¡¯ll slowly follow behind him and eventually exhaust him to death.¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll run back to the medical hall.¡± ¡°I actually hope he runs down the mountain. It¡¯ll be easier to stop him.¡± In Niu Kuo¡¯s eyes, killing a person was much easier than killing a wild beast. ¡°You¡¯re indeed formidable!¡± Sha Daxin smiled charmingly. ¡°Hahaha, if such a thing happens again in the future, feel free to look for me¡­¡± ¡°Whoosh!¡± Before Niu Kuo could finish his sentence, his expression suddenly changed. He rolled to the side, and a bowl-sized stone flew over his head. Niu Kuo stood up and was about to raise his bow and arrow when a figure appeared in front of him out of nowhere. With a kick, the bow and arrow in his hand were kicked away, and Niu Kuo was flipped over by a tremendous force, involuntarily falling backward. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Sha Daxin hadn¡¯t even realized what had happened when he saw Chen Fei appear and kick Niu Kuo away. He instinctively swung the chopper in his hand toward Chen Fei. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei kicked Sha Daxin in the chest. With a muffled sound, Sha Daxin spat out blood and flew back a few meters. He crashed into a big tree and slid to the ground. ¡°Young hero, this is a misunderstanding!¡± Niu Kuo suddenly shouted as the situation turned around. Chen Fei, however, said nothing, and with determined steps, he approached Niu Kuo, sweeping the machete in his hand toward him. Niu Kuo saw Chen Fei¡¯s decisiveness, and a vicious look flashed through his eyes. A grabbed a handful of lime in his hand, threw it at Chen Fei while he pulled out a dagger in his other hand, and stabbed Chen Fei. ¡°Tsk!¡± A pair of hands flew through the air, and Niu Kuo looked at his own arms in a daze. The next moment, he felt a pain in his neck. The world turned upside down and finally plunged into darkness. Chen Fei turned around expressionlessly and walked towards Sha Daxin. ¡°You¡¯re a murderer. Chen Fei, you¡¯ll die a horrible death!¡± Sha Daxin cursed loudly, seemingly knowing that he wouldn¡¯t survive. Chen Fei sheathed his machete, and Sha Daxin collapsed weakly beside him. Chapter 4 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei searched the two of them and only found some copper coins. A light drizzle began to fall from the sky. Chen Fei looked at his surroundings and ran toward the southeast. As night fell, the fragrance of meat filled the air in a dilapidated temple, occasionally accompanied by voices of conversation. It was rumored that there was once an omnipotent immortal on Mount Pingyin who could overturn rivers and seas, and a temple was built on Mount Pingyin. However, this temple wasn¡¯t very effective. After only a few years, it was completely abandoned and became a place for people to stay overnight on Mount Pingyin temporarily. Chen Fei carefully flipped the rabbit meat on the branch. His luck was not bad, and he managed to get a rabbit. At this moment, a few workers in the medical hall were chatting while glancing at the rabbit meat from time to time. Their eyes were filled with desire. There was no fish or meat in the medical hall. If they wanted to eat meat, they had to go out and buy it themselves. However, with their wages, they couldn¡¯t even afford to eat meat once a month. ¡°Knock, knock, knock!¡± A knock sounded on the door, and one of the workers went forward to open the door. As the cold wind blew in, Chen Fei subconsciously looked outside the door. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he retracted his gaze. ¡°Great. There¡¯s rabbit meat. I¡¯m starving.¡± Qi Chun saw the roasted rabbit and couldn¡¯t help but rejoice. ¡°Just you? I thought the others were with you.¡± The worker who opened the door looked outside and could not help but ask curiously. ¡°I don¡¯t know either.¡± Qi Chun shook his head and sat on the ground, looking at the almost-cooked rabbit meat. ¡°Crackle!¡± There was still water vapor in the firewood, and at this moment, it emitted a slight explosive sound. Qi Chun seemed to feel that it was a little too quiet, so he said, ¡°Guess what happened to me today? After you hear this, I guarantee that you¡¯ll say that I¡¯m good!¡± ¡°What is it? Tell us.¡± The other workers were intrigued. ¡°There¡¯s no rush. I just happen to have something to say as well,¡± Chen Fei suddenly said, ¡°Do you know how I managed to catch this rabbit today? ¡± Everyone couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Chen Fei. The tempting fragrance of meat wafted into their noses, making them feel more and more restless. Chen Fei stood up and looked at everyone. ¡°Rabbits are quick-witted. They will immediately run away at the slightest sign of trouble. Therefore, when you see the rabbit, don¡¯t make a sound and slowly approach it. Then¡­¡± ¡°Tsk!¡± A bright light flashed in the ruined temple. Qi Chun looked at Chen Fei in a daze. In the next moment, Qi Chun¡¯s head rolled off his shoulders and onto the ground. ¡°Ah!¡± The other workers cried out in shock and looked at Chen Fei in disbelief. Chen Fei had killed someone right in front of them. Most importantly, they had no idea why Chen Fei wanted to kill Qi Chun. This was the most terrifying thing. Chen Fei didn¡¯t say anything. He looked at Qi Chun¡¯s neck, and it didn¡¯t look like how a normal decapitated body should look like. ¡°Everyone, run!¡± Chen Fei shouted loudly. Before he left, he used a chopper to pick up the money bag at Qi Chun¡¯s waist and rushed out of the dilapidated temple without looking back. ¡°Kekeke!¡± A peal of dark laughter echoed in the ruined temple. The other workers seemed to have woken up from a dream. When they saw the headless body standing up on its own, they immediately understood something was amiss and ran out of the ruined temple with fear on their faces. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was solemn. He didn¡¯t expect that he would really run into a monster on Mount Pingyin. Fortunately, he had broken through to the Skin Toughening Realm during the day, which allowed him to sense this kind of evil aura to some extent. Otherwise, if he had continued to stay in the dilapidated temple, he had no idea what would¡¯ve happened later. The most important thing now was to return to Pingyin County overnight. In Pingyin County, strange things rarely happened, and it was rumored that there was a treasure suppressed in the county government office. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know if it was true or not. Now, he only wanted to hurry back so that it would be safer. ¡°Chen Fei, my neck hurts. That slash of yours hurt me so much!¡± A faint voice came from behind, and Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed. Wasn¡¯t it said that after practicing martial arts, one¡¯s vitality would be exuberant, and the evil things would chase after others with weaker vitality first? How did it come to him so quickly! Unless all the other workers were dead? Chen Fei ran with all his might. After reaching the Skin Toughening realm, his physical strength and speed had greatly increased. If it were an ordinary person chasing after him, he would¡¯ve shaken them off by now. However, no matter how Chen Fei ran, the cold aura behind him kept pulling at him. ¡°The Extreme Mountain Fist Hall said that a warrior¡¯s Qi and blood can fight against the evil entity. But now that I have reached a certain cultivation level, I know very little about how to mobilize my blood and energy..¡± Chen Fei looked at the interface, which showed that he had yet to learn the Extreme Mountain Fist. At the same time, he took out Qi Chun¡¯s money bag. There were actually more than two taels of silver inside, which was really beyond Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. ¡°Interface, simplify Extreme Mountain Fist!¡± ¡°Simplifying Extreme Mountain Fist¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Extreme Mountain Fist, Waving Hands!¡± Waving his hand? Before Chen Fei could understand what he meant by waving his hand, the comprehension of the Extreme Mountain Fist suddenly appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Moreover, all kinds of insights came at an extremely fast speed. Chen Fei instinctively looked at the interface. [Cultivation Technique: Extreme Mountain Fist (Beginner 23/100)] In the blink of an eye, the number 23 became 24 and continued to jump up. Chen Fei looked at his arms, which were swinging vigorously as he ran, realizing that the simplification was as effective as the breathing technique. ¡°Chen Fei, do you know where my head went?¡± Qi Chun¡¯s voice sounded directly behind Chen Fei¡¯s ear. It was as if he was right next to Chen Fei¡¯s back. He could even feel the air that exhaled as he spoke. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed, and he threw a punch backward. The various mysteries of the Extreme Mountain Fist circulated in his mind, and the temperature of Chen Fei¡¯s fist rose rapidly. ¡°Bang!¡± A muffled sound rang out as Qi Chun screamed. The place where his chest had been hit was now charred black. ¡°I stand a chance against it!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. He didn¡¯t run away. Instead, he held a chopper and charged at Qi Chun. After learning the basics of the Extreme Mountain Fist, Chen Fei already roughly understood the usage of Qi and blood. At this moment, he injected it into the chopper in his hand. With a few slashes, Qi Chun¡¯s limbs were cleanly severed. ¡°How can you be so strong!¡± Qi Chun screamed miserably, but Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he continued to swing his chopper. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me. If you kill me, you won¡¯t be able to survive either!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s movements paused slightly. Qi Chun was definitely just a small fry. There might really be something evil behind it. However, if he did not kill Qi Chun now, would Qi Chun spare him? ¡°Stop! I¡¯ll tell you how to survive!¡± Qi Chun shouted, but what greeted him was Chen Fei¡¯s blade. At first, Qi Chun could still shout, but as his flesh melted, he could no longer say anything. At a certain moment, Chen Fei, who was swinging his blade mechanically, discovered that Qi Chun had already turned into a pile of ashes. ¡°So this is how we kill the evil things!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. Just as he was about to turn around, he suddenly felt a sharp pain on his wrist. Chen Fei raised his wrist, and a thin black line appeared there. Chen Fei did not have time to think about the sudden appearance of this thin line as he ran toward Pingyin County. It was an hour later before Chen Fei finally saw the city walls of Pingyin County. Chapter 5 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The city gates of Pingyin County had already been closed, making it impossible to enter the city at this time. Fortunately, there were some merchants outside the city who had set up camp and were resting because they could not enter the city. Chen Fei rubbed his hands together by the fire and listened to the low voices around him. His nervous mood slowly relaxed. Too many things had happened today, and if it weren¡¯t for his breakthrough in strength, he would be lying straight on Mount Pingyin. Thinking of this, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but glance at his interface. Name: Chen Fei [Class: Warrior] [Cultivation Technique: Extreme Mountain Fist (Master 307/1000), Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique (Great Completion)] [Cultivation Realm: Skin Toughening (2/1000)] The Extreme Mountain Fist had already reached the level of proficiency, and some of the insights related to the fist technique were still echoing in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. It could only be said that this simplification function was really powerful. ¡°The progress of the Skin Toughening realm hasn¡¯t changed.¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brow as he looked at his cultivation level. Before he broke through, the perfected Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique could increase his cultivation by about 10 points. Half a day had already passed since then, but he had only increased by 1 point. ¡°Has my cultivation level advanced to the point where the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique can¡¯t keep up anymore?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but wonder if that was the case. After thinking about it for a moment, he concluded that it was probably the case. After all, this breathing technique was very basic, and the basics could be taught to the students of the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall without any restrictions. If it were some kind of advanced breathing technique, it wouldn¡¯t be something that could be exchanged for with such a small tuition fee. ¡°I¡¯ll observe for a few more days to see how much my cultivation level can be improved with the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique.¡± Chen Fei shifted his gaze away and decided not to sleep. He had just encountered a monster, and even though he had arrived at the foot of Pingyin County, he did not dare to let his guard down. Chen Fei also did not waste any time. He sat beside the bonfire and waved his hand gently. As he waved his hands, insights about the Extreme Mountain Fist slowly appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but immerse himself in the feeling of being rewarded for his hard work. The people around Chen Fei looked at him strangely as he kept waving his hand. They couldn¡¯t understand what he was doing and some even distanced themselves from him, thinking he might be sick. Lost in concentration, time passed quickly for Chen Fei. Soon enough, the sky brightened, and the city gate of Pingyin County opened. He followed the crowd into the city and headed straight for Qingzheng Medical Hall. Cui Sanjie, the owner of the medical hall, had an ugly expression when he saw Chen Fei. ¡°So, you¡¯re the only one who survived last night while everyone else died?¡± he asked. Although the workers were not highly valuable, they were still assets of the medical hall, and the loss of a dozen workers could pose a problem. Not to mention the added trouble of not being able to harvest the medicinal herbs they were sent to collect, which could lead to further losses for the hall. ¡°I don¡¯t know if the others are dead or alive, but I didn¡¯t see anyone else at the city gate last night,¡± Chen Fei replied softly. ¡°Everyone else is dead. How did you manage to survive?¡± asked Pu Liao, the guard of the medical hall, with a hint of reproach in his voice. ¡°I broke through to the Skin Toughening realm and escaped the calamity,¡± Chen Fei answered as he threw a punch, creating a dull sound as it hit the air. The surrounding people were surprised by the force behind Chen Fei¡¯s punch. It was not something an ordinary person could unleash. They were even more surprised that one of the workers had managed to reach the Skin Toughening realm. It was not an easy feat, and it required a certain amount of martial arts talent. ¡°Well done,¡± Cui Sanjie nodded, slightly relieved that the Skin Toughening realm worker could offset the loss of the other workers. He could easily recruit new workers, but finding martial artists in the Skin Toughening realm was not as easy. They were more valuable than ordinary workers. ¡°I¡¯ll report this to the main family. As for you, you¡¯ll be a guard in the medical hall from now on,¡± Cui Sanjie announced. Cui Sanjie turned to Pu Liao and said, ¡°Now that you¡¯ve left your servant status, you¡¯re qualified to come into contact with some of the legacies of Qingzheng Medical Hall. Pu Liao, teach him a few of our Qingzheng breathing techniques and moves.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Pu Liao nodded. He glanced at Chen Fei and didn¡¯t say anything else. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. Before he came back, he had considered whether to continue staying in Qingzheng Medical Hall or go to the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall. Having reached the Skin Toughening realm, Chen Fei had the right to choose. The only thing to consider was the pros and cons of both. If he stayed in Qingzheng Medical Hall, he would be able to access the medical hall¡¯s heritage. Although it was definitely not profound, it was still better than the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique. However, if he stayed in Qingzheng Medical Hall, he would still be a worker, and his freedom would be restricted. Going to the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall would provide enough freedom. It was equivalent to a half-sect relationship, and the inheritance there should not be inferior to the medical hall. However, he would have to pay a high termination fee should he leave the medical hall. Chen Fei had reached the Skin Toughening realm in nearly four months. Such talent was considered mediocre in the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall. The Extreme Mountain Fist Hall would not pay the termination fee for Chen Fei, and Chen Fei himself did not have the money. The main reason why Chen Fei decided to stay in the medical hall was that he could learn a certain amount of medical skills and alchemy. This was what Chen Fei valued most. Cui Sanjie and the others asked Chen Fei a few more questions before leaving. ¡°I don¡¯t have much time recently. Come and find me in a few days. I¡¯ll teach you the cultivation techniques then.¡± Pu Liao walked up to Chen Fei and said calmly before turning to leave. After everyone left, Chen Fei heaved a sigh of relief. This hurdle was finally over. If he didn¡¯t have the cultivation of the Skin Toughening realm, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape from this scolding. Because he had some value, he was exempted. The medical hall arranged a separate room for Chen Fei. Although it was still very small, it was a world of difference compared to the original treatment. Chen Fei was quite satisfied because he did not have to worry about revealing anything when cultivating like this. In the blink of an eye, three days passed. Other than standing guard in the medical hall to prevent people from causing trouble, Chen Fei spent most of his time cultivating in his room. Three days was not a long time, but it was enough for Chen Fei to cultivate Extreme Mountain Fist to the level of perfection. With his cultivation in the Skin Toughening realm and the perfection of the Extreme Mountain Fist, Chen Fei¡¯s current combat strength had increased by more than half. Even in the Skin Toughening realm, Chen Fei¡¯s current strength was not considered weak. The only thing that Chen Fei was not satisfied with was the growth of his cultivation. In three days, the experience points of the Skin Toughening realm had only increased by 3 points. It was one point a day, with a total of 1000 experience points. That meant that if Chen Fei relied solely on the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique, he would need three years to advance to the next stage. Chapter 6 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This speed was too slow. After all, Chen Fei was not young anymore. The older he was, the harder it was for his cultivation to increase in the future. More importantly, after Chen Fei killed Qi Chun, the black line on his wrist had been growing thicker and thicker. [Status: Gangrene] A day ago, this new change appeared on the interface. The most direct effect Chen Fei felt was that his stamina was beginning to deplete at an accelerated rate. After breaking through to the Skin Toughening realm, Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength and senses improved a lot. However, with the addition of this gangrene, Chen Fei discovered that his physical strength was actually not much different from the original state of an ordinary person. In fact, it was even worse. Chen Fei didn¡¯t dare to let his guard down in this situation. He immediately consulted some doctors in the medical hall and finally got a result. This was a mark left behind by the evil entity. If the evil entity were destroyed, the mark would naturally disappear. It would also disappear if his own cultivation became strong enough to directly erase this imprint Even if he couldn¡¯t, he could still take pills that strengthened his qi and blood to resist this kind of yin energy. Chen Fei naturally didn¡¯t dare to look for that evil entity. He couldn¡¯t afford to eat medicinal pills either. The only thing left was to increase his cultivation. Moreover, Chen Fei dared not let the medical hall know that he had been marked. God only knew if the medical hall would find it troublesome and give up on him. ¡°It¡¯s time to look for Pu Liao.¡± In the evening, Chen Fei came to Pu Liao¡¯s door and knocked lightly. ¡°Who is it?¡± Pu Liao¡¯s hoarse voice sounded. ¡°It¡¯s me, sir.¡± Chen Fei whispered. ¡°What is it?¡± The door opened, and Pu Liao looked down at Chen Fei, not showing any intention of letting him in. ¡°Sir, do you have the time to teach me the techniques of Qingzheng Medical Hall now?¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here for this.¡± Pu Liao looked at Chen Fei who was empty-handed, and his eyes couldn¡¯t help but show some dissatisfaction. He couldn¡¯t help but raise his voice, ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you a few days ago that I¡¯ve been busy recently and that I¡¯ll teach you when I¡¯m free? Don¡¯t you understand that?¡± ¡°When will you be free, sir?¡± ¡°There are so many things to do. How would I know? When I have the time, I¡¯ll naturally call you.¡± Pu Liao seemed impatient. He waved his hand and said, ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, then go back first. I still have things to do, so forgive me for not entertaining you!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Pu Liao turned around and entered the house, closing the door. However, before the door could be closed, it was blocked by a hand. ¡°Are you courting death?!¡± Pu Liao widened his eyes and glared at Chen Fei viciously. ¡°Sir, I thought about it. You¡¯ve been busy recently, so I shouldn¡¯t disturb you. I wonder if there are any secret cultivation techniques that I can practice on my own,¡± Chen Fei said calmly as if he didn¡¯t see Pu Liao¡¯s expression. Chen Fei finally understood today that Pu Liao wanted money. However, Chen Fei had only been a guard for three days, so would he get the money? Even the salary of the guards was only five taels of silver a month. How could Pu Liao be interested in those five taels of silver? Since that was the case, he might as well make things clear. ¡°You want to practice by yourself? Hahaha!¡± Pu Liao laughed loudly, his eyes full of mockery. Chen Fei had taken four months to break through to the Skin Toughening realm. His talent was almost at the bottom among martial artists. He actually wanted to rely on his talent to practice higher martial arts techniques? He was simply dreaming and did not know his bounds. ¡°Alright, I have a cultivation technique here. Return it to me before noon tomorrow. If you can¡¯t learn it by then, don¡¯t say that I, Pu Liao, bullied you!¡± Pu Liao returned to his room and took out two secret manuals, throwing them into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. He sneered and slammed the door shut. Some people watching from afar looked at Chen Fei¡¯s back and could not help but shake their heads slightly. To think that a new guard actually dared to clash with an old guard like Pu Liao. And now, he wanted to practice martial arts on his own? If martial arts techniques were so easy to cultivate, then there wouldn¡¯t be a need for masters. Without guidance, the intricacies of a cultivation technique could easily lead people astray. In the end, they would find that they had wasted their time and achieved nothing. What was even more terrifying was that those who cultivated wrongly might not be able to advance in their entire lifetime and might even suffer internal injuries. In their eyes, Chen Fei was just a fool who didn¡¯t know anything. Chen Fei did not care about the gazes of the people around him and returned to his room with the secret manuals in his hands. Two hours later, Chen Fei put down the secret manual and began to practice the two cultivation techniques. After another hour, Chen Fei looked at the interface. [Cultivation Techniques: Clear Wind Sword (Beginner 1/100), Wind Suspending Force (Beginner 1/100), Extreme Mountain Fist (Perfection), Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique (Perfection)] Relying on the foundation of the perfected Extreme Mountain Fist and the breathing technique, Chen Fei easily cultivated the two cultivation techniques to the beginner level. The Clear Wind Sword was a technique to fight against enemies, while the Wind Suspending Force was used to increase one¡¯s cultivation. The interface reflected that these two cultivation techniques could still be simplified. The only thing was that the cost of the refinement was a little high, costing ten taels of silver. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have ten taels of silver. He only had two taels of silver now. It was far from enough for the simplified version. Chen Fei looked at the perfected breathing technique and then at the Wind Suspending Force. He blinked and subconsciously wanted to merge the breathing technique into the Wind Suspending Force. In the next moment, the two cultivation techniques disappeared at the same time, and a brand new cultivation technique appeared. [Wind Suspending Breathing Technique (Master 107/1000)] ¡°It¡¯s really possible!¡± There was some joy in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. He was merely following his instincts just now. He did not expect that a cultivation technique after perfection could really be fused with other cultivation techniques. However, if one thought about it, it made sense. After all, the perfection of the cultivation technique meant that one had already mastered everything about the cultivation technique and knew everything. Naturally, one could integrate it into other cultivation techniques. This way, even if Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation increased in the future, he wouldn¡¯t waste any technique he couldn¡¯t keep up with. He could completely combine them with new techniques and turn them into even more powerful cultivation techniques. The Extreme Mountain Fist had also fused with the Clear Wind Sword. This time, Chen Fei had intentionally preserved the essence of the Clear Wind Sword, and only incorporated some of the methods of exerting force from the Extreme Mountain Fist. [Clear Mountain Sword (Master 13/1000)] The originally elegant and unrestrained Clear Wind Sword had become a more complex sword technique, but its power was not weak at all. It had even improved a little. An hour later, after trying out both new cultivation techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s face was filled with joy, but he was still a little dissatisfied. He was happy because the two new cultivation techniques were a little stronger than the original ones. If he cultivated them to the perfection level, they would definitely far surpass the previous ones. After all, he had only just mastered them. However, he was dissatisfied because after trying them a few times, he realized that the proficiency of the two cultivation techniques didn¡¯t increase at all. If he continued to cultivate them without simplifying them, he estimated that he would only gain one or two points of improvement per day, and that was with the contribution of his previous techniques integrated into them. This was probably the limit of Chen Fei¡¯s current body¡¯s talent. If he wanted to break through this limit, it would be difficult for him to do so in a gradual, systematic way. ¡°Money, money, money!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows were tightly locked. Various ways to earn money floated through his mind, making it difficult for him to decide on one. Chapter 7 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The next day, after Chen Fei finished his guard duty, he went to look for the alchemist in the medical hall. ¡°You want the formula for the Vitality Pill?¡± Zeng Defang looked at Chen Fei in surprise. ¡°Can I?¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands and asked. After spending the whole of yesterday thinking about it, Chen Fei finally decided to try alchemy. After all, this was also one of his original intentions of staying in the medical hall. As for Medicine, it was a complete system, and Chen Fei didn¡¯t know if the interface could simplify it. Even if it were possible, it would probably require a large sum, and Chen Fei was still short of money. Thus, alchemy was more suitable. As long as Chen Fei learned how to refine a type of medicinal pill, he would have a relatively stable income. After that, he would look for higher-level medicinal pills, forming a virtuous cycle. ¡°You¡¯re the medical hall¡¯s guard. It¡¯s not a big deal to give you the formula for the Vitality Pill. ¡± Zeng Defang nodded. ¡°However, I can only give you the most common formula for the Vitality Pill. It doesn¡¯t include some of the unique techniques of the medical hall. And if you want to start refining it, you have to pay for the herbs yourself. The medical hall won¡¯t provide them for free.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Chen Fei nodded. Before proving that he had the ability to refine pills, the medical hall would not provide medicinal herbs for free. Even if it were proven that he could refine pills, it would still depend on the quality of the final pill. If quality were subpar, the medical hall would not accept it. ¡°Okay, take it. You can return it to me in three days.¡± Zeng Defang stood up and rummaged through the cabinet behind him. He took out a booklet and handed it to Chen Fei. ¡°Thank you, Elder Zeng!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands in thanks. ¡°No worries.¡± Zeng Defang waved his hand and ignored Chen Fei. Chen Fei was also tactful and left the pharmacy quietly. Zeng Defang looked at Chen Fei¡¯s back and shook his head slightly. Zeng Defang had seen many people like Chen Fei who wanted to learn alchemy to as a means to possess a skill. However, there were very few who could truly learn alchemy and refine pills that were up to standards In Zeng Defang¡¯s opinion, Chen Fei should be one of those mediocre people. Chen Fei returned to his room and seriously flipped through the pill formula in his hand. After some time, Chen Fei put down the pill formula and closed his eyes, recalling the information he had just read. The contents of the pill recipe were not complicated. It only introduced the medicinal ingredients needed for refining, as well as some medicinal properties of the medicinal ingredients and matters that needed to be taken note of when refining. The pill recipe was only a few thin pages, so many things were explained very briefly. If he wanted to rely on such a pill formula to refine the Vitality Pill successfully, he would have to fail at least dozens or even hundreds of times before he had a chance. Moreover, success this way was only the case if one had considerable talent. If one didn¡¯t have the talent in this department, even if they failed hundreds of times, they would probably not be able to pass. This was because alchemy was actually the same as martial arts and was especially dependent on a person¡¯s talent. Sometimes, if you can, you can do it. If you can¡¯t, you can¡¯t. ¡°Alchemy: Vitality Pill (uninitiated)¡± A new note appeared on the interface, and at the same time, a new simplified message flashed. Chen Fei could not help but smile because the simplification for Vitality Pill only required one tael of silver. Chen Fei chose the Vitality Pill as his first pill concoction technique because he was interested in the foundation of this pill. The more basic it was, the less silver it would cost to simplify it. This was what Chen Fei¡¯s recent experience taught him. Moreover, although the Vitality Pill was basic, it had a large audience. Whether it was those martial artists who had just come into contact with martial arts or those in the Skin Toughening realm like Chen Fei, the Vitality Pill had extraordinary effects. It could make one¡¯s Qi and blood flourish, allowing one to cultivate martial arts faster and better. Even those in the higher realm of the Body Tempering realm would buy Vitality Pills when they were short of money. The effect would still be there, albeit slightly weaker. Thus, if Chen Fei could refine Vitality Pills, he would not have to worry about selling them. After all, athere would always be martial artists at the bottom. ¡°Stats interface, simplify Vitality Pill!¡± ¡°Vitality Pill is being simplified¡­Success in the refinement¡­Vitality Pill: Fried pork liver!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chen Fei blinked his eyes and almost thought that he was seeing things. After the Vitality Pill was simplified, it actually became stir-fried vegetables, and it was even stir-fried pork liver? Was there a necessary connection between the two? Both of them could replenish blood, and both of them needed fire? Chen Fei didn¡¯t quite understand what the interface meant with this simplification. However, the change from refining pills to cooking boosted Chen Fei¡¯s confidence. Most people knew how to stir-fry. It was just a difference in taste. Chen Fei planned to go to the market to buy some pig liver tomorrow, and rumors about him started to circulate in the medical hall. There was nothing particularly interesting. The news that Chen Fei had taken the Vitality Pill recipe from Zeng Defang spread and became the topic of many people¡¯s gossip. Two days ago, Chen Fei had a conflict with Pu Liao, and people thought he was a dummy. Now that he had turned around to take the pill formula and deluded himself into thinking that he could become an alchemist tickled many people. Not only were the guards mocking Chen Fei, even the workers who heard about these two events felt that Chen Fei didn¡¯t know his own limits. Those workers were originally a little jealous and envious of Chen Fei, who was also a worker and had now become a guard. Now that something like that had happened, they were naturally happy to mock him. ¡°Instead of practicing martial arts properly, he still dreams of becoming an alchemist. Is alchemy something a noob like him can think of achieving? He simply doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s good for him.¡± On the table, Pu Liao threw a few peanuts into his mouth. His tone was extremely disdainful of Chen Fei. ¡°It¡¯s because he was a bumpkin in the past, so he¡¯s desperately trying to climb up now that he has the opportunity. It¡¯s a pity that he doesn¡¯t know that sometimes, he can only be a noob for the rest of his life.¡± His companion laughed. ¡°I originally thought that he would be more sensible, and it¡¯s not like I can¡¯t guide him. In the end, he actually asked me for the secret manual directly. If we weren¡¯t in the medical hall at that time, I would have slapped him,¡± Pu Liao said coldly. ¡°Brother Pu is really good at self-restraint. If it were the few of us, we probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to hold back!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about him. He¡¯s just a joke.¡± Pu Liao waved his hand. ¡°There will be many ways to deal with him in the future. Did he really think there would be no strings attached to the secret manuals I had passed him?!¡± The rumors in the clinic had yet to reach Chen Fei¡¯s ears. At this moment, Chen Fei was in an abandoned courtyard, cooking pig liver over a fire. The pork liver was very fresh and was all freshly bought from the market. Chen Fei planned to eat it himself after the stir-frying was done. After all, it was also considered a delicacy. After becoming a guard, the food provided by the medical hall had become much better. There was some minced meat in every meal and some good meat every other day. However, to martial artists, especially martial artists like Chen Fei, who were extremely strapped, every bit of meat counted. In just a short time, traces of meat fragrance started to waft from the pot. In his previous life, Chen Fei actually knew how to cook. Although he could only make some home-cooked dishes, it was naturally not a problem for him to deal with stir-fried pork liver. Stir-fry, remove from the pot, and plate. The steaming hot stir-fried pork liver was completed just like that. Chen Fei looked at the interface. [Alchemy: Vitality Pill (Beginner 1/100)] Chapter 8 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The experience value of the Vitality Pill had indeed increased by 1 point. Chen Fei heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. He had indeed gained more insights regarding the refinement of the Vitality Pill. He finished the stir-fried pork liver in a few bites since he didn¡¯t put many in the pot to start with. Anyway, the interface didn¡¯t say how much pork liver to use, so Chen Fei naturally picked up less. According to the amount he had bought previously, Chen Fei could still cook pork liver dozens of times. However, he was still unable to cultivate the Vitality Pill to the master level after dozens of times. Chen Fei carefully cut off a bit of pig liver and threw it into the pot. Chen Fei wanted to see how much-fried pork liver he needed before the interface recognized it. A moment later, a fingernail-sized stir-fried pork liver was served, and a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as a little insight into the Vitality Pill appeared in his mind. Chen Fei looked at the remaining pig liver. It would be enough for a hundred practices! Full of motivation, Chen Fei immersed himself in the process of frying the pig liver, completely forgetting himself. After two hours, the pork liver was all fried. Chen Fei was also a little tired of eating. After all, it was all stir-fried pork liver, and Chen Fei¡¯s cooking skills were indeed quite average. However, these were all secondary. The most important thing was that the interface reflected that the Vitality Pill had already reached the Master Level. Being at the Proficient-level of refining Vitality Pills could already guarantee that every batch of Vitality Pills would be successfully refined. There wouldn¡¯t be a situation where the furnace would explode, rendering the pills useless. It was just the quality of the Vitality Pills that could not be guaranteed, but if they were sold, there shouldn¡¯t be many problems. ¡°Should I sell it to the medical center or other shops in the market?¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself slightly. The requirements for guards were undoubtedly much less restrictive compared to workers. The medical hall wouldn¡¯t demand that the extra income they made go to the medical hall. If they did, the guards would probably run away. However, if the guard had something precious, it was best to sell it to the medical hall. The medical hall would not mistreat the guard. However, something like the Vitality Pill was definitely not a precious item. Chen Fei hesitated. Would it attract unwanted attention if he revealed his alchemy skills? ¡°I¡¯m going to sell to the medical hall!¡± After thinking for a moment, Chen Fei made up his mind. It was just a mere Vitality Pill, and he had to show that he was of a certain value to make the medical hall pay more attention to him. Chen Fei was now a completely peripheral person in the medical center. This world was very dangerous. Chen Fei had already experienced it on Mount Pingyin. If there were any dangerous missions in the future, they would definitely let the cannon fodder go first. People on the edge easily became cannon fodder. ¡°I¡¯ll show them the entry-level Vitality Pills first. After a while, I¡¯ll show them the expert-level ones. That way, it would be more acceptable.¡± Chen Fei decided on a strategy in his heart. After cleaning up the spot, he rushed back to the medical hall and found Zeng Defang in the alchemy room. ¡°Just leave the pill formula on the table.¡± Zeng Defang looked up at Chen Fei and then looked down at the medical book in his hand. He thought that Chen Fei had come back to return the pill formula. ¡°Elder Zeng, I¡¯ve been trying to concoct a Vitality Pill for the past two days, and I¡¯ve succeeded,¡± Chen Fei placed the pill formula properly and said with a smile. ¡°Hmm?¡± Zeng Defang frowned slightly and looked at Chen Fei with a hint of dissatisfaction.¡±I believe I told you a few days ago that the medical hall won¡¯t provide you with medicinal herbs for free.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll pay for a set of herbs for the Vitality Pill and refine it on the spot. I hope Elder Zeng can give me some pointers.¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°I don¡¯t have time. Find someone else to give you pointers.¡± Zeng Defang pursed his lips. This kid was simply baffling. After looking at the pill formula for two days, he actually said that he could refine the Vitality Pill. Who did he think he was? ¡°You still want me to watch you refine it? Do you think I¡¯m so free?¡± Moreover, someone had used this method a few years ago to get close to them. In the end, when they refined it, the ending was too tragic. As such, Zeng Defang did not even want to bother with Chen Fei. Initially, he felt that it was not easy for Chen Fei to be promoted from an errand boy to a guard. He had a trace of pity for him, but at this moment, it had all disappeared. ¡°Elder Zeng, there¡¯s no need for me to joke about this matter. I also have no intention of teasing you.¡± Chen Fei looked at Zeng Defang¡¯s expression and guessed what he was thinking. He could not help but say sincerely, ¡°When I refine it later, if Elder Zeng sees anything wrong with my technique, you can stop me at any time. Is that okay?¡± Zeng Defang was an Elder at Qingzheng Medical Hall, so no one would doubt his approval. If Chen Fei wanted to gain a foothold in the medical Hall and obtain more resources, befriending Zeng Defang was a good way to go. Moreover, Zeng Defang was famous for being cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He was willing to support juniors with potential. Otherwise, Chen Fei would not have done this. Zeng Defang looked at Chen Fei. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s serious expression, he could not help but soften a little. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll watch you refine it once. I want to see what skill you have.¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder Zeng!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. He took out a set of medicinal ingredients for the Vitality Pill from the bag on his back and sat in front of a pill furnace. Chen Fei clumsily cleaned the pill furnace, started a fire, and put in the medicinal herbs. Zeng Defang frowned slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s technique was too raw. It didn¡¯t look like he knew how to refine pills at all. However, when he thought about how the other party had only obtained the pill formula two days ago, it only made sense. At least there were no problems with the basic steps. The first few steps were unfamiliar, but Chen Fei was still calm. A master-level Vitality Pill was equivalent to an alchemist who had refined pills for a few years. From the moment the medicinal ingredients were placed into the pill furnace, Chen Fei¡¯s had a good grip on the situation. Every change in the pill furnace was within Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. There were only a few types of medicinal herbs used to refine qi and blood, so the medicinal properties did not change much. By grasping these changes, he would be able to grasp the results of every batch, guaranteeing pills. However, Chen Fei had no intention of displaying the standard of a Master. That was a little too much. Thus, when some changes occurred in the pill furnace, Chen Fei deliberately did not adjust it in time. This would affect the quality of the pill, but it would not cause the furnace to explode. They were small mistakes that could be tolerated. Zeng Defang looked at Chen Fei. At first, he was suspicious, but later, he was slightly surprised. Now, he was even more stunned. Of course, Chen Fei¡¯s refining process still had many flaws. If these flaws appeared in other senior alchemists, they would be criticized and pointed out. However, for a newcomer like Chen Fei, who had just come into contact with pill formulas, it was completely normal. Chen Fei¡¯s performance at this moment was already quite shocking in Zeng Defang¡¯s eyes. Fifteen minutes later, as the lid of the pill furnace was opened, a medicinal fragrance wafted into the pill refining room. Zeng Defang couldn¡¯t help but take a step forward and look at the Vitality Pill that Chen Fei handed over. The pill was not round, and there were some unfused medicinal herbs. However, this did not affect the fact that it was a Vitality Pill. Zeng Defang raised his head and looked at Chen Fei seriously. The first thought that came to his mind was that Chen Fei had refined Vitality Pills in the past. However, he denied that thought immediately. How could an errand boy have refined it before? So, did that mean that Chen Fei really had an extremely strong talent in alchemy? Chapter 9 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Refine another batch of Vitality Pills.¡± Zeng Defang instructed the errand boy to bring a set of medicinal herbs to refine a Vitality Pill and handed it to Chen Fei. Chen Fei did not refuse. He cleaned the pill furnace and simply processed the medicinal ingredients before throwing them into the pill furnace. Compared to his earlier unfamiliarity, Chen Fei¡¯s movements were now a little more skillful. At the same time, Chen Fei corrected one or two of the pill-refining mistakes that he had deliberately shown earlier. Zeng Defang¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw these two corrections. As time passed, a faint medicinal fragrance wafted out of the pill furnace. Fifteen minutes passed very quickly. Chen Fei opened the lid of the furnace and took out the Vitality Pill. Compared to the first Vitality Pill, the pill this time was a little smoother. There were also fewer medicinal herbs that had not been fused. In the eyes of laymen, this Vitality Pill might not be much different from the previous one, but in Zeng Defang¡¯s eyes, the difference between the two was huge. Zeng Defang looked at the Vitality Pill in his hand and then looked up at Chen Fei. He could not hide the admiration in his eyes. People were always willing to believe what they saw, and Chen Fei had refined two batches of Vitality Pills in front of Zeng Defang, and his progress was obvious. This proved that Chen Fei¡¯s talent in alchemy was indeed rare. Zeng Defang had been in Qingzheng Medical Hall for so many years, and there were very few people who could compare to Chen Fei¡¯s talent. Of course, at this moment, Chen Fei could not be said to be a pill-refining genius. After all, it was just a simple Vitality Pill. However, he was good enough for Qingzheng Medical Hall to train him and allow him to test his limits. If Chen Fei could still successfully refine other pills like the Vitality Pill, then Qingzheng Medical Hall would really have found a treasure. ¡°You¡¯re not bad. I didn¡¯t expect you to really be able to successfully refine the Vitality Pill just two days after seeing the pill formula.¡± Zeng Defang smiled warmly and said, ¡°But don¡¯t be arrogant. There are still many flaws in these two Vitality Pills. You still need to practice hard to refine them better.¡± ¡°Thank you for your affirmation, Elder Zeng.¡± Chen Fei stood up and cupped his hands. ¡°It will be a waste of your talents to continue being a guard. I will talk to Steward Cui so that you can refine the pills here in the future. You¡¯ll first have to figure out the Vitality Pill before you refine other pills in the future.¡± ¡°Thank you for your recommendation, Elder Zeng!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s face could not help but reveal a smile. His goal had finally been achieved. Now, he finally had a source of silver. Two hours later, Chen Fei refined another batch of Vitality Pills in front of Cui Sanjie, which made Cui Sanjie overjoyed. Although Zeng Defang was the one who put in the recommendation, Cui Sanjie couldn¡¯t believe that a guard, who was only an odd-job worker, could refine pills. But now, seeing was believing. No matter how unbelievable it was, he had to admit that Chen Fei had talent in alchemy, and was quite outstanding. In that case, Cui Sanjie had no reason to reject Zeng Defang¡¯s original proposal. The news of Chen Fei becoming an Alchemist spread throughout the entire medical hall in less than half a day, causing everyone¡¯s jaws to drop. Alchemy was a skill that required great talent. For example, if one in ten people could learn martial arts, then perhaps one in a hundred people would not even be able to learn alchemy. Therefore, in Qingzheng Medical Hall, the status of an alchemist was far from what a guard could compare to. Therefore, Chen Fei¡¯s status in the medical hall had increased again. He had gone from a worker to an alchemist. In a few days, he had achieved a two-level jump, which made many people envious. Moreover, they also heard that Chen Fei¡¯s talent in alchemy was quite outstanding, which astounded Zeng Defang and Cui Sanjie. Their astonishment made sense. Chen Fei was able to successfully refine a pill in just two days just by looking at the pill formula and fumbling around on his own. If this talent was not considered outstanding, then what was? Previously, many people were waiting to see Chen Fei make a fool of himself, and they even treated Chen Fei as a meal conversation. Now, they didn¡¯t dare to talk about him that way, afraid that Chen Fei would hear it. The current Chen Fei naturally did not have much power, but who knew how far Chen Fei could grow in the future. It was not worth it to offend such a person just for the sake of a moment of satisfaction. Now, not only could they not afford to offend him, they had to think of ways to curry favor with him. What if Chen Fei really made a meteoric rise in the future? ¡°Damn it, this bumpkin¡¯s luck is actually so good!¡± At the table, Pu Liao smashed the cup in his hand heavily on the table, making a dull sound. ¡°I heard that Elder Zeng thinks highly of him,¡± A guard said in a low voice. He didn¡¯t dare to talk casually about Chen Fei with Pu Liao like before. ¡°Hmph!¡± Pu Liao snorted and looked at the people around him. Seeing that they didn¡¯t agree with him, he stood up and left. He didn¡¯t have to drink that wine. The more he drank, the more annoyed he felt. The other guards looked at each other, not knowing what to say. In the medical hall, alchemists were indeed of a higher status than the guards. Pu Liao could ignore Chen Fei to a certain extent by relying on his experience and his cultivation in the Body Tempering Realm, but they couldn¡¯t do that. The next day, Chen Fei did not stand guard in the front hall. Instead, he was refining pills seriously in the pill room. Zeng Defang stood at the side and personally corrected Chen Fei¡¯s mistakes in the refining process. Chen Fei was a little surprised. He did not expect Zeng Defang to think so highly of him. It was probably the talent he displayed that impressed Zeng Defang. Although he had used too much effort, the result was satisfactory. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t reject Zeng Defang¡¯s good intentions. He listened to Zeng Defang¡¯s explanation carefully and corrected one or two of those mistakes in the next pill refinement. When Zeng Fefang saw his teaching was effective, he became more and more excited as he taught, and he began to glow. Being a teacher was like this. When one met a genius disciple, the other party would know it at once. There was no need to say it a second time. That feeling was quite a sense of accomplishment. It had been too many years since Zeng Defang had experienced this feeling. At this moment, he was even happier and prouder when he saw Chen Fei refine pills better time and time again than when he refined pills of high difficulty himself. ¡°Very good. All the medicinal ingredients have been fused into this Vitality Pill. Although the fusion isn¡¯t complete enough, it has improved a lot compared to before.¡± Zeng Defang looked at the pill in his hand with a smile on his face. He looked at Chen Fei with satisfaction. In his heart, Zeng Defang had already treated Chen Fei as half a disciple. ¡°Elder Zeng taught me well.¡± Chen Fei flattered him immediately, making Zeng Defang¡¯s smile even brighter. A child worth teaching. He was a child worth teaching! Chen Fei smiled. Although what he said just now was flattery, Zeng Defang¡¯s level was indeed high. The interface showed that the progress of the Vitality Pill had increased by more than ten points. This was proof. Chapter 10 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the next few days, Zeng Defang guided Chen Fei on his pill refining technique. After Chen Fei hid his skills for a few days, he revealed his proficiency in the Vitality Pill technique. Zeng Defang laughed out loud and felt a weight lift off his shoulders. He even patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder a few times. ¡°At this stage, I have nothing more to teach you regarding medicinal pills like the Vitality Pill. Next, it will depend on your comprehension during the usual refining process.¡± Zeng Defang¡¯s skills in refining Vitality Pills were naturally not only at the Master Level. However, after reaching the Master level, one basically had no problems with the refining technique. The only thing one had to take note of was some minor adjustments in the fire. This kind of adjustment was difficult to express in words. It required the alchemist to comprehend innately and put it into practice. Moreover, the Master Level Vitality Pills could already be sold on the shelves normally. In other words, Chen Fei could start earning money. According to the agreement with Qingzheng Medical Hall, Chen Fei could take 30% of the remaining profits after deducting the cost of the medicinal herbs required to make the Vitality Pills that Chen Fei refined every month. Was it too little? There would definitely be a lot. Chen Fei was quite satisfied with this result. After all, Chen Fei only needed to refine pills. The other things like herbs, shops, pill furnaces, and selling them had nothing to do with Chen Fei. With Qingzheng Medical Hall backing him, Chen Fei only needed to refine pills seriously. It was probably also the case where Zeng Defang must have played a big role in securing Chen Fei this ratio. It was the only reason why Qingzheng Medical Hall could give such treatment. Of course, the other alchemists¡¯ share was not much different. After all, alchemists are precious. If you don¡¯t treat them well, they will run away. Alchemists were different from a guard. Although it was not easy to recruit a guard, the sheer number of martial artists was there. One could always hire one with money. However, even if the number of alchemists was also there, it was really not easy to get one. Zeng Defang did not continue to shadow Chen Fei. Chen Fei took the time to go out a few times and raised the proficiency of the Vitality Pill to the Perfection Level. Chen Fei was not in a hurry to refine the Vitality Pill to the level of perfection because the perfected Vitality Pill technique was already completely sufficient for Chen Fei¡¯s current refining requirements. Not only were the pills round and full, but the number of pills formed in each refinement was also substantial. It could be said that the medicinal properties of the medicinal herbs were all infused into the pills without any waste. As for the perfected Vitality Pills, it would probably bring out new things and make the effects of the Vitality Pills even better. This was naturally good, but it was not easy to complete the 10,000 proficiency requirement in a short period of time. Thus, Chen Fei was not in a hurry and took it slowly. There was no one else in the pill refining room. Chen Fei went all out in refining each batch of Vitality Pills. The only difference between a Perfect and a Master Level Vitality Pill was the number of pills formed. Other than that, there was not much difference. To outsiders, Chen Fei naturally would not display such a high level of alchemy. Thus, he would directly eat the extra medicinal pills. The Vitality Pill was indeed a medicinal pill for ordinary martial artists. One Vitality Pill could increase Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation by 1 point, and he could take five Vitality Pills a day. Adding the cultivation that he had increased with his own cultivation technique, he could increase his cultivation by 6 points a day. ¡°Even if the Suspended Wind Breathing Technique isn¡¯t simplified, I¡¯ll only need less than five months to break through to the Body Tempering Realm,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. This was the first time he felt the power of pills, or rather, the power of money. One tael of silver could be used to buy five Vitality Pills. A month¡¯s salary for a normal guard could only buy 25 Vitality Pills. As a result, the guards rarely bought Vitality Pills to cultivate because it was too expensive. Only those with martial arts potential would be willing to invest so much. Moreover, one had to continue investing for a few years before the results could be seen. In Pingyin County, only the disciples of the aristocratic families or the direct disciples of the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall could be like Chen Fei, taking the maximum amount of Vitality Pills every day to catch up with their cultivation as soon as possible. ¡°A powerful alchemist really does earn a lot of money, and this is just a Vitality Pill.¡± Chen Fei shook his head slightly and threw a Vitality Pill into his mouth to refine. He could not help but reveal a smile. Chen Fei planned to withdraw some silver from the medical hall in a few days so that he could simplify the two merged cultivation techniques. Although Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation progress was not bad with the help of the Vitality Pills, how could Chen Fei refuse anything that could make him stronger faster? Moreover, Chen Fei was always filled with uncertainty and unease in this world. After all, his previous life was in a peaceful and prosperous world. Now that it was a world full of evilness and man-made disasters, it was difficult for people to really feel at ease. In the blink of an eye, ten days passed. Other than concentrating on refining Vitality Pills and cultivating, Chen Fei would take the time to go out and refine the progress of his stir-fried pork liver. Chen Fei realized that he was being followed while he was stir-frying pork liver in the dilapidated courtyard, but it didn¡¯t really bother him since he was the most popular person in Qingzheng Medical Hall. Everyone in the medical hall could see Zeng Defang¡¯s fondness for Chen Fei. He was just short of announcing that Chen Fei was his last disciple. Under such circumstances, many people were naturally curious about how Chen Fei did it. Perhaps there was a special way? However, when those people saw him stir-frying pork liver in the courtyard, he wondered what kind of expression they would have. Stir-frying pork liver had nothing to do with refining pills. Otherwise, those chefs in the restaurant would probably become alchemy masters. These people could only attribute Chen Fei¡¯s stir-fried pork liver to Chen Fei¡¯s personal special hobby. Because other than this, they really couldn¡¯t think of any other reason. Some people were unwilling to give up. They followed Chen Fei for a few days, and they would see Chen Fei stir-fry a thumb-sized amount of pork liver every time, and it was mind-numbing to them. What kind of weird hobby was this? ¡°Logically speaking, it¡¯s not good to withdraw the silver in advance, but I also know your situation, so after asking Steward Cui, Steward Cui has agreed. This is thirty taels of silver. Keep it well.¡± The accountant handed the money to Chen Fei. Chen Fei took a look, and a smile appeared on his face. According to the number of pills that Chen Fei had specifically produced, Chen Fei¡¯s monthly income was about fifty taels, which was ten times that of an ordinary guard. How could this not be envied by others? Now that the medical hall had agreed to allow Chen Fei to withdraw thirty taels of silver in advance, it was obvious that they saw his potential and understood that Chen Fei had the ability to repay it. That was why they were so ready to approve it. Returning to his room, Chen Fei was slightly excited. ¡°Stats Interface, simplify cultivation technique, Wind Suspending Breathing Technique!¡± ¡°Wind Suspending Breathing Technique is being simplified. The simplified version was successful. Wind Suspending Breathing Technique: Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Seeing the information displayed on the interface, Chen Fei was stunned. Why was it simplified to the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique from back then? Then, Chen Fei thought of something and tried to circulate the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique that he had perfected back then. Then, he saw that the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique¡¯s experience value plus 1 on the interface. Holy shit! Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened. This panel really exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s expectations time and time again. It was really a Matryoshka! Chapter 11 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei had long cultivated the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique to the cultivation level of Great Completion. He had mastered it thoroughly and could even reduce some steps on the basis of the original breathing rhythm. Although he had previously fused it with the Wind Suspending Force, after the fusion, there was only a new Wind Suspending Breathing Technique. It did not mean that Chen Fei had forgotten how to use the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique. At this moment, as Chen Fei continued to circulate the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique, the experience points of the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique began to rise continuously. The comprehension of the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique appeared in his mind simultaneously, causing him to immerse himself in it instinctively An hour later, Chen Fei looked at the panel and couldn¡¯t help but smile. Wind Suspending Breathing technique experience points had increased by more than 100. According to this rhythm, Chen Fei could raise his Wind Suspending Breathing technique to the cultivation level of perfection in about two days as long as he worked hard. Even attaining Great Completion would take less than a month. During this period, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation progress continued to accelerate, and he would reach the peak in a month. Perhaps he would be able to shorten the time needed to break through to the Body Tempering Realm from five months to two to three months, or even shorter. ¡°Interface, simplify Clear Mountain Sword!¡± ¡°The Clear Mountain Sword is being simplified. Simplification successful. Clear Mountain Sword ¡ú Extreme Mountain Fist!¡± Looking at the information on the interface, as expected, it was simplified into Extreme Mountain Fist. Chen Fei could not help but grin. ¡°If the simplified cultivation techniques are all like this in the future, then I¡¯ll try my best to cultivate every cultivation technique to perfection. That way, I won¡¯t have to take any detours,¡± Chen Fei muttered softly and stood up to practice Extreme Mountain Fist. It was straightforward. The Extreme Mountain Fist did not have any complicated changes in force. What it sought was a strong and heavy force. In just a moment, the sound of a strong wind whistling could be heard in the room, and the experience points related to the Clear Mountain Sword on the interface were also rising continuously. More than 20 days passed in a blink of an eye, and Chen Fei¡¯s life was relaxed and comfortable. Every day, he would refine a few batches of Vitality Pills, then take some time to go out and stir-fry some pork liver to throw off those who were still following Chen Fei. In his spare time, Chen Fei did not go anywhere else and just stayed in his room to cultivate. Both the Wind Suspending Breathing technique and the Clear Mountain Sword Technique had reached the Perfection Stage, and there was still a distance between them and the Great Completion Stage. However, Chen Fei had already benefited a lot from the two cultivation techniques of the Perfection Stage. By relying on the perfected Clear Mountain Sword, it was difficult for ordinary warriors of the same level to be a match for Chen Fei. Even when facing a martial artist in the Body Tempering Realm, Chen Fei would not be completely helpless. This was the power of a perfected cultivation technique. After all, not all martial artists had the talent to cultivate a cultivation technique to perfection, let alone Great Completion. The master level was the current state of most martial artists. As for Chen Fei, as long as he worked hard, he would be able to reach Great Completion. Under such circumstances, how could Chen Fei not do his best? As his cultivation continued to grow, the burden that the mark on Chen Fei¡¯s hand brought to him gradually lessened. A few days ago, Chen Fei¡¯s salary shocked many people. It was unknown if the clinic was doing this on purpose, but Chen Fei¡¯s monthly salary of more than fifty taels of silver shocked many people. In fact, this amount of money was only a little more than the number of alchemists in the medical hall. Chen Fei only knew how to refine the Vitality Pill, and he didn¡¯t produce much. However, it could not be compared to others. Thinking about what Chen Fei was like a month ago, he was a lowly servant in the medical hall. If anyone was unhappy, they could beat and scold him. His monthly salary was less than one tael of silver. Now, not only did his status increase, but his income had also increased by dozens of times. How could anyone not be envious? Chen Fei wasn¡¯t stingy, either. He spent ten taels of silver to treat everyone in the medical hall to a meal at a restaurant. Zeng Defang and Cui Sanjie also supported him by making an appearance, which dispelled the jealousy of many people. At the same time, more and more people began to curry favor with Chen Fei. They had already recognized the fact that Chen Fei was no longer the small errand boy from before. A few days ago, Chen Fei had already cultivated the Vitality Pill to the realm of Great Completion. Chen Fei specially asked Zeng Defang for a few more pill formulas. Although Zeng Defang felt that Chen Fei was a little too hasty and should have thoroughly consumed the Vitality Pill first, he did not completely reject Chen Fei. He still gave Chen Fei a few pill formulas so that Chen Fei could gain some knowledge. Zeng Defang treated Chen Fei as if he was his own disciple. If Chen Fei had any doubts, he could come to him. The pill formulas that he took out this time were also carefully selected. Beauty Pills, Detoxification Pills, Innate Bone Pills, and Healing Pills. As the name suggested, the Beauty Pill had the effect of preserving one¡¯s appearance after a period of consumption. It was very popular among some women, so it was not cheap. When it was usually sold, it was much more expensive than the Vitality Pill. The Detoxification Pill could alleviate the effects of ordinary small poisons. It was a necessary pill for many martial artists when they went out. The Innate Bone Pill was a type of pill that was specially given to children who had yet to practice martial arts. There was an age requirement for practicing martial arts. One couldn¡¯t start too young because their bones had yet to mature. It would be harmful to practice martial arts too early. At this time, taking the Innate Bone Pill every day could improve one¡¯s Innate Bone Talent and make the path of martial arts smoother. It was obvious that this pill was prepared for the descendants of aristocratic families because it was expensive. Ordinary people could barely afford to eat meat. They wouldn¡¯t have the money to afford this pill. As for the final one, the Healing Pill, just as the name implied, could be used to alleviate or even directly heal internal injuries after being injured. Even if it couldn¡¯t heal the injury, it could still suppress it. Different from the regular pill formulas, these pill formulas came with detailed instructions in them, allowing beginners to grasp them more quickly. Chen Fei did not learn all four pill formulas but chose to learn the Detoxification Pill and the Healing Pill first. The problem of money had been temporarily solved. Thus, Chen Fei¡¯s study of the pill formula was more to serve his future martial arts path. After all, only by mastering great power could one truly protect the things that matter. ¡°The Detoxification Pill is being simplified. Simplification successful. Detoxification Pill ¡ú Stir-fried Chinese Yam!¡± ¡°Healing pill is being simplified. Simplification successful. Healing Pill ¡ú Fried Chicken!¡± Chinese yam could clear away heat and detoxify, and the chicken was high in protein. The simplifications were quite reasonable. Yes, that sounds about right. Chen Fei touched his nose. Now, he had some understanding of the principle of the interface¡¯s simplicity. The simplified pill formula was still stir-fried, which saved Chen Fei a lot of trouble. Chen Fei originally wanted to fuse the Great Completion Vitality Pill with a new pill formula. In the end, he succeeded, but the new pill formula seemed a little nondescript. After all, Vitality Pills were used for cultivation. Detoxification Pills and Healing Pills had different effects. The new pill formula seemed to have two functions, but it weakened the original expertise of each pill. Even if this kind of pill formula were refined into a medicinal pill, it would probably not be easy to sell because others could completely buy a targeted medicinal pill to consume. In the end, Chen Fei took apart the newly fused pill formulas and simplified them separately. After obtaining the new pill formula, Chen Fei enthusiastically immersed himself in the process of grinding proficiency. Other than cultivating cultivation techniques and refining Vitality Pills every day, the rest of the time was spent cooking. Chapter 12 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s strange hobby of stir-frying vegetables and his love for stir-fried pork liver had slowly spread throughout the clinic. Stir-fried pork liver was stir-fried pork liver, but every time he made it, he only prepared the size of a fingernail. It was really puzzling. However, it seemed that he had stopped stir-frying pork liver recently. They couldn¡¯t tell if he was tired of eating it or something else. Recently, he had changed to stir-frying Chinese yam and chicken. The only thing that had not changed was that he still cooked tiny portions. Cui Sanjie even came to ask Chen Fei if he would like a spot in the kitchen of the medical hall. Chen Fei declined politely. Instead, he spent some money to rent a small house in the county. He ate and lived outside and would only return to the medical hall to refine pills. Chen Fei hated this kind of simple life in his previous life. However, in this world, he was willing to accept it. Anyone who sees their hard work being continuously rewarded would probably be like Chen Fei. Many people were not born lazy. It was just that after they worked hard, they did not see any returns despite waiting for a long time, so they would slowly slack off. Chen Fei was busy cultivating, cooking, and refining pills every day. He even used up a lot of his sleep time at night. Staying up late was addictive. Time passed by silently, and soon, another ten days had passed. In the courtyard, Chen Fei held a long sword and kept moving it around. The light reflected off the long sword and kept throwing flashes of light around his surrounding. Swift and fierce, the Clear Mountain Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand released a tremendous power. If anyone from Qingzheng Medical Hall were to see this scene, they would definitely not be able to recognize this sword technique. It would be the Clear Wind Sword passed down from the medical hall. Although there were some similarities between the two, most of them were already very different. ¡°Tsk!¡± The sound of a sharp blade cutting through the air rang out, and Chen Fei stopped after some time. A fine crack appeared in the fake mountain in the courtyard. The location of the crack was abnormally smooth as if it had been carefully polished. ¡°Sword Qi?¡± Chen Fei had successfully cultivated the Clear Mountain Sword to the Great Completion. After the Great Completion, the Clear Mountain Sword actually developed the effect of Sword Qi. The power of the Sword Qi was passable, but it could not leave the blade. It only extended less than a foot away from the tip of the sword. If the opponent were on guard, it would be difficult for this bit of Sword Qi to hurt him. However, if the Sword Qi were to be suddenly released and the enemy wasn¡¯t expecting it, it would probably easily hit its target. No one would have thought that a warrior who was only in the Skin Toughening realm could actually cultivate Sword Qi. Sword Qi was related to cultivation, and it was even more closely related to the realm of Sword Techniques. It was obvious that the Clear Mountain Sword, which had reached the Great Completion, had already met the basic requirements for Sword Qi. Chen Fei had not only cultivated the Clear Mountain Sword to Great Completion, but also the Wind-suspended Breathing Technique. The Wind Suspending Breathing Technique at the peak level gave Chen Fei cultivation experience points every day, which somewhat exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. Originally, he estimated that he would only be able to reach the Body Tempering Realm in another two months. Thinking about it now, Chen Fei thought he would be able to complete his breakthrough in just slightly more than a month and become a martial artist in the Body Tempering Realm. The Skin Toughening realm was considered the weakest among martial artists. It was only slightly stronger than ordinary people, but it was far from enough to be seen among martial artists. However, the Body Tempering Realm was considered to be the backbone of strength in Pingyin County. For example, Pu Liao of the medical center was only in the Body Tempering Realm, but his status was much higher than that of the average guard. His monthly salary also rose. They were definitely incomparable to alchemists, but as long as they didn¡¯t buy a large number of pills to cultivate, those in the Body Tempering Realm could live comfortably in Pingyin County, and their social status was also very high. Nothing major happened in the medical hall for more than ten days, but something happened outside Pingyin County. A wave of refugees arrived outside Pingyin County. The refugees did not enter the city but found a place to settle outside. This world was not stable. Chen Fei heard that the current dynasty had lasted for more than 700 years. From a few decades ago, some turmoil had already begun to occur in various places. This wave of refugees had been forced to leave their homes and came to Pingyin County because someone had risen up and forcefully occupied a city dozens of miles away. ¡°Today, the eldest daughter is bringing us to the disaster relief clinic. At the same time, we will be giving out porridge. Everyone, cheer up. Don¡¯t tarnish the reputation of our Qingzheng Medical Hall!¡± When Chen Fei arrived at the medical hall, Cui Sanjie was already in the middle of giving his speech. The Qingzheng Medical Hall was the property of the Zhang family in Pingyin County. The Zhang family was a big family in Pingyin County. Not only did they have a medical hall under their name, but they also had a rice shop. However, the medical hall was the most important business of the Zhang family. Most of its income and strength came from it. The county government had ordered all the big families in Pingyin County to go outside the city to provide disaster relief, and the distribution of porridge had to be carried out every day. Otherwise, if this wave of refugees caused a ruckus, the county government would not be able to handle it. In the end, the entire Pingyin County would be affected. ¡°You¡¯re Chen Fei?¡± A girl walked in front of Chen Fei and sized him up a few times. He was not as thin as the rumors said, but he was too tanned and did not look good at all. She could not help but curl her lips in disdain and said,¡±We finally meet. The mission my father gave me can be considered to have been completed.¡± After the girl finished speaking, she turned around and left. Chen Fei looked at the girl¡¯s back and suddenly remembered that this should be Zeng Defang¡¯s second daughter, Zeng Qiling. Zeng Defang had mentioned this to Chen Fei a few days ago, and it seemed that he wanted to matchmake the two of them. Chen Fei didn¡¯t take it to heart at that time. He didn¡¯t expect to meet Zeng Qiling here. The eldest daughter of the Zhang family, Zhang Sinan, arrived very quickly. Zeng Qiling ran over, and they seemed to have a close relationship. Zhang Sinan might have turned her head to glance at Chen Fei, but she didn¡¯t say anything. The group of people left the clinic and arrived outside the city. The pot was set up to cook the porridge, and the doctor was sitting at the side. Soon, the refugees lined up. As an alchemist, Chen Fei only lent a hand from time to time. The rest was handled by the workers in the medical hall and rice shop. The fragrance of the porridge filled the air, and soon, it was noon. ¡°Young miss, someone wants us to make a house call and treat their master.¡± Cui Sanjie came to Zhang Sinan¡¯s side and pointed at a servant in tattered clothes in the distance. ¡°Why don¡¯t you let them come over directly?¡± Zhang Sinan frowned. ¡°She¡¯s critically ill and can¡¯t get out of bed.¡± Cui Sanjie tightened the jade in his sleeve and said with a smile. ¡°Alright, send a few people over. The earlier you go, the earlier you can return.¡± Zhang Sinan nodded in agreement. After all, she was here to provide disaster relief. Cui San smiled and ordered a physician. Seeing that Chen Fei was fine, he also let him go and asked Pu Liao to protect the two of them. After the time, the three of them arrived at a dilapidated courtyard. Pu Liao sniffed the air, and his expression changed. Just as he was about to turn around, a figure appeared behind him and kicked him in the chest. Pu Liao was sent flying, and he crashed into the wall. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and his face was as pale as paper. Chapter 13 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Your reaction is quite quick, but your cultivation is too weak. ¡± Jian Liang glanced at Pu Liao, then turned to Chen Fei and Physician Song. He smiled and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t scare the two of you, right? It¡¯s a critical period, so I had to do this.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask to see a doctor? What are you¡­¡± Physician Song looked at Jian Liang and the two people who had appeared at the city wall as he asked in fear. Chen Fei¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed as he looked around and thought of an escape route. However, after a moment, he could not help but sigh. He couldn¡¯t escape. All the possible places to escape were blocked by Jian Liang. And with Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, if he forcefully broke out, the result would probably not be much better than Pu Liao. Looking at Jian Liang¡¯s actions just now, there was no doubt that he was a vicious and merciless person. This time, the situation was really dangerous. ¡°I¡¯m indeed here to see a doctor It¡¯s just that his reaction is too big, so I have no choice but to do what I did.¡± Jian Liang spread his hands and said, ¡°Please, after you.¡±. Physician Song¡¯s hands and feet were trembling. He was just an ordinary doctor. When had he ever been witness to such a scene? Chen Fei stepped forward and helped Physician Song into the courtyard. Jian Liang tilted his head in Pu Liao¡¯s direction. Immediately, someone came over to help Pu Liao up, and they entered the courtyard together. ¡°We encountered some complications, and our brothers were injured. As long as you can cure them, I will pay the consultation fee, and I won¡¯t touch you at all.¡± Walking into the hall, he saw many injured people lying on the ground, and the smell of blood assailed his nose. Pu Liao had detected this smell and realized that something was wrong, but it was too late. ¡°You have to keep your word.¡± Physician Song forced himself to remain calm. ¡°We still have respect and honor for our savior.¡± Jian Liang grinned and said, ¡°But the prerequisite is that you have to cure them. If you can¡¯t cure them, then don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless!¡± Physician Song¡¯s expression was stiff. He didn¡¯t dare to look at Jian Liang anymore and walked towards an injured person. Right now, he only wanted to treat these people and leave this place immediately. As a doctor in Qingzheng Medical Hall, Physician Song¡¯s medical skills were very good. He only needed to check the patient¡¯s condition briefly to come up with a treatment plan. He turned around and whispered a few words to Chen Fei. Chen Fei started to apply the medicine to the injured person while Song Miao continued to walk toward another injured person. As the two of them worked through the room simultaneously, the occasional moans in the hall gradually decreased. Jian Liang, who was supervising from the side, looked much better. Pu Liao leaned against the wall and looked at everything in front of him. His eyes were filled with coldness. He was afraid that others would see it, so he lowered his head and closed his eyes. He only gritted his teeth, revealing his current state of mind. In just a short while, the dozen or so injured people in the hall were all treated. At this moment, their pain was relieved, and they could not help but reveal a smile on their faces. Song Miao wiped the sweat off his forehead and heaved a sigh of relief. The injuries of these people were all similar. Most of them were caused by knife wounds, so it wasn¡¯t difficult to treat them. Any random clinic in Pingyin County could probably save these people. However, these people probably didn¡¯t have a clean background as they did not dare to go to Pingyin County. They could only use such methods to trick a few people into treating them. ¡°Doctor, you are indeed a miracle doctor. I thank you on behalf of my brothers!¡± Jian Liang¡¯s face was already full of smiles, his fiendish look completely gone. ¡°You flatter me. Can we leave now?¡± Song Miao waved his hand. Song Miao did not ask about the consultation fee. He only wanted to leave this place safely. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. There¡¯s still one person who needs treatment. Follow me.¡± Jian Liang walked forward. Song Miao glanced at Chen Fei and couldn¡¯t help but sigh. The matter was not over yet. Chen Fei didn¡¯t say anything. He kept predicting the worst possible scenario in his heart and made preparations to escape. When they arrived at the backyard, it was obvious that it had been tidied up. It was much cleaner and fresher. There were even servants rushing in and out. Judging from their clothes, they should be refugees. ¡°Big brother, the doctor is here.¡± They walked into a room and saw a person lying on the bed. There were a few people standing next to him, and they were all looking at Chen Fei and the other man with bright eyes. It was as if they would pounce on the two of them and kill them the moment they realized that something was wrong. ¡°After you cure my big brother, you can leave. I will give these to you as well.¡± Jian Liang pointed at the silver on the table beside him. At a rough glance, there were no less than a hundred silver taels. Paying that amount for a consultation fee was considered a lot, but it came at the risk of one¡¯s life. Jian Liang had asked Song Miao to treat the others first, probably because he did not believe in Song Miao¡¯s medical skills. He only brought Song Miao over after everyone else had been treated. Since there was no room for objections, Song Miao stepped forward to take his pulse. After a moment, he frowned slightly and seemed to be hesitant. ¡°What? Is it incurable? If you can¡¯t cure it, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± A person beside him said in a deep voice. A ferocious aura assaulted Song Miao¡¯s face, scaring him so much that his wrist trembled, and he almost fell. ¡°It can be cured. It can be cured.¡± Song Miao wiped the sweat off his forehead and whispered,¡±This person¡¯s injuries are different from the others outside. He has suffered internal injuries and is quite serious. If you want to treat him, ordinary medicinal herbs are not enough. You must take a healing pill together.¡± ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, why are you hesitating?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have any healing pills with me,¡± Song Miao said bitterly. He had gone out of the city today to provide free medical treatment for the refugees, so he had only brought ordinary medicine. He had left the pills needed to heal warriors back at the medical hall. ¡°So, you can¡¯t cure him now. Is that what you¡¯re saying?¡± The voice turned cold. They knew about the healing pills, but after the previous battle, they had already used up all their pills. Could they get someone to buy it in Pingyin County? At this moment, the guards at the city gates of Pingyin County were extremely strict. The refugees couldn¡¯t enter, and it would be difficult for those who have dubious backgrounds like them to enter. Moreover, they didn¡¯t know if the Healing Pill would be effective and work like Song Miao said. Perhaps it was because his medical skills were not enough, so he used the lack of medicinal pills as an excuse. If that was the case, it was better to kill them directly to prevent the news of them from being leaked. ¡°Let me think, let me think!¡± Song Miao couldn¡¯t help but tremble. The killing intent of the people around him was no longer concealed. If his answer didn¡¯t satisfy them, they would probably slash at him in the next moment. ¡°Physician Song, I have healing pills here.¡± Chen Fei stepped forward and took out a bottle of medicinal pills from his waist pouch. It was the batch of healing pills that Chen Fei had refined a few days ago after he had reached the proficient level of healing pills. It looked ordinary, but it was enough for healing. Chen Fei didn¡¯t sell it, so he kept it with him. Song Miao¡¯s expression froze for a moment before he was overjoyed. He quickly took out the pill and handed it to Jian Liang.¡±Take it with warm water. I¡¯ll give him acupuncture, and he¡¯ll get better.¡± Jian Liang sniffed the medicinal pill. It was indeed a healing pill. He then fed it to the person on the bed. Song Miao took out a silver needle and began to perform acupuncture on the injured person¡¯s body. In just a moment, the person on the bed coughed loudly and spat out a mouthful of blood, his complexion clearly improved. Chapter 14 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Take one pill every morning for seven consecutive days. Mash this herb and light it up. It can help the injured recover faster.¡± Song Miao took out the medicinal herbs and instructed. ¡°Thank you, doctor. This is the consultation fee. Please accept it!¡± The surrounding people saw that their big brother¡¯s injuries had improved and were in a good mood. Gone was the deep killing intent from before. Song Miao didn¡¯t dare to accept the consultation fees from these people and waved his hands repeatedly. In the end, Song Miao couldn¡¯t turn down Jian Liang¡¯s enthusiasm and took a tael of silver tentatively. The smiles on the faces of the people around him grew wider, and they no longer forced Song Miao to take the rest of the consultation fees. Chen Fei watched from the side, his heart turning cold. Only Song Miao understood the ways of the world. If he had accepted all the consultation fees just now, the two of them would have lost their heads. These people seemed to be forthright, but there was no way they would really give money to them so casually. Even if it was consultation fees, it didn¡¯t change anything. Walking out of the room and into the hall, he found Pu Liao unconscious on the ground. ¡°Just now, this person wanted to escape but was caught by our brothers. We broke one of his legs,¡± someone beside Jian Liang said. Jian Liang¡¯s brows moved slightly. He looked at Chen Fei and the other Song Miao with a smile that wasn¡¯t really one. Finally, he cupped his hands and said, ¡°Brothers, my men didn¡¯t know their limits and injured him. Why don¡¯t you take some silver for this brother to go back to heal his injuries?¡± ¡°No. No, it¡¯s fine.¡± Song Miao quickly waved his hand and glanced at Chen Fei. Chen Fei understood and carried Pu Liao on his back before quickly leaving the courtyard. ¡°Should we chase after them and kill them?¡± Someone suggested. ¡°Forget it. They did save quite a few of us. Big brother¡¯s injuries have stabilized now. Consider their lives as consultation fees.¡± Jian Liang smiled coldly and turned around to walk into the backyard. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but pant after carrying Pu Liao for a while. Although Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had been improving recently, his physical strength was only slightly better than ordinary people¡¯s. Running with someone on his back was a little too much. ¡°Run quickly, lest they go back on their word.¡± Song Miao was also panting, but he did not dare to stop for a rest. He was afraid that those people would chase after them. Chen Fei nodded. The sense of urgency in his heart to better his own strength quickened. He was really lucky today. Had he taken a single wrong step, he would probably have died inside. Pu Liao¡¯s strength was considered pretty good. Taking advantage of Jian Liang¡¯s departure, he waited for an opportunity to escape, but in the end, he was still captured. It was evident that those people were skilled. The various plans Chen Fei had formulated in his mind earlier would¡¯ve all probably ended in disaster if they were implemented. In less than 15 minutes, the two of them ran back to the city wall. Cui Sanjie and the others were shocked when they saw Chen Fei and the others, especially Pu Liao. ¡°What happened?¡± Zhang Sinan looked at Pu Liao¡¯s broken leg and frowned. Even if his legs were to make a full recovery, he would never be able to walk normally again. ¡°We encountered a nest of Mountain Bandits, sigh¡­¡± Song Miao finally heaved a sigh of relief and told him everything that had happened. As the story went on, the surrounding people were a little shocked. One could very well imagine that if Song Miao¡¯s medical skills weren¡¯t good enough, or if he didn¡¯t have any healing pills, or if he was a little greedy, he would probably have been beheaded. ¡°These Mountain Bandits really do not know their bounds! I¡¯ll report them to the county government to hunt down these Mountain Bandits!¡± Zhang Si Nan shouted coldly, turned around, and walked into the county. Cui Sanjie hurried forward and whispered something to Zhang Sinan. Zhang Sinan¡¯s expression changed, but she didn¡¯t say anything and continued walking forward. Chen Fei took a few deep breaths. This matter would probably be left unsettled in the end. The county government wouldn¡¯t care about what happened outside Pingyin County, and the Zhang family would most likely pretend that this matter never happened. There wasn¡¯t an issue since nobody lost their lives, right? Just as Chen Fei had expected, the Zhang Clan did not publicize this matter. They only compensated Chen Fei and the other two with some silver taels as a form of consolation. Pu Liao¡¯s consolation money would be higher. After all, he had a broken leg. The news that Chen Fei had received more than ten taels of silver and knew how to refine healing pills spread throughout the medical hall. Zeng Defang comforted him and even invited Chen Fei to his house to drink with him. Compared to the Vitality Pill, the Healing Pill was a little more difficult to refine. However, Chen Fei was able to refine the Healing Pill on his own within a dozen days after obtaining the pill formula. This showed Chen Fei¡¯s talent in alchemy. It also dispelled some people¡¯s thoughts that Chen Fei could only refine Vitality pills and would be beaten back to his original position if he tried his hand at refining other pills. ¡°Elder Zeng, do you have the recipe for the Qi Rejuvenation Pill?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. The Qi Rejuvenation Pill was considered an advanced version of the Vatlity Pill. It had a stronger effect on promoting cultivation. Of course, it was also more expensive. Only a martial artist in the Body Tempering Realm would be willing to spend money to buy such a pill to cultivate. Chen Fei had already experienced firsthand for himself that the cultivation speed was considerable when he used the Vitality Pill to cultivate. However, this world was too dangerous. Who knew when an accident would happen? Chen Fei hoped that his cultivation could grow faster. Most people in the Skin Toughening Realm would probably not use the Qi Rejuvenation Pill so frivolously to cultivate their skills. However, Chen Fei could refine it himself, so there was no problem in terms of affording it. Just like the Vitality Pill, he could keep a portion for himself to consume after refining it. ¡°The formula for the Qi Rejuvenation Pill cannot be taught to you without the permission of the Zhang family.¡± Zeng Defang shook his head, picked up a chicken foot, and threw it into his mouth. ¡°Then how can I convince the Zhang family to agree?¡± Chen Fei asked. With Chen Fei¡¯s current earnings, if he were to buy Qi Rejuvenation Pills to cultivate, he would probably not be able to make ends meet. ¡°Marry into the family.¡± Zeng Defang smiled and glanced at Chen Fei. ¡°But you don¡¯t have a chance anymore. The Zhang family¡¯s young misses are already married. However, other than marrying into the Zhang family, there is another way, and that is to make contributions to the Zhang family.¡± ¡°Elder Zeng, please give me some pointers.¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°Your talent isn¡¯t bad, and the Zhang family sees it. I¡¯ll help you ask around tomorrow and let you know.¡± After three rounds of wine, Zeng Defang had already fallen asleep on the table. Chen Fei returned to his courtyard and wiped the sword in his hand. Other than the Qi Rejuvenation Pill, Chen Fei also wanted to obtain stronger martial arts techniques. However, based on the answers Zeng Defang gave before, the Clear Wind Sword and the Wind Suspending Force were already the best cultivation techniques that an outsider of the Zhang family could obtain. Stronger cultivation techniques would only be passed down into the hands of the Zhang family or someone who marries into the family. Even if one made a contribution to the Zhang family, they wouldn¡¯t be able to obtain any cultivation techniques from them. ¡°All the aristocratic families, or even the Extreme Mountain Fist Hall, keep their profound techniques under wraps. I¡¯m still fine at the Skin Toughening Realm, but when I reach the Body Tempering Realm, the effect of the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique will definitely be weakened, and the Clear Mountain Sword wouldn¡¯t be able to keep up in the future!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself as he looked at his interface. An idea slowly appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The interface could simplify cultivation techniques, and cultivation techniques that had been cultivated to perfection could be fused. Since he could not obtain advanced martial arts cultivation techniques, why not cultivate a few more basic cultivation techniques? When the time came, fusing them together would definitely cause changes. From quantitative change to qualitative change, there was no need to kneel and beg for help. Chen Fei could completely walk his own martial arts path. Chapter 15 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation There was a black market in Pingyin County. Chen Fei only found out about it from Zeng Defang. He heard that the previous location was not far from the north wall of Pingyin County. Now, because of the refugees, the black market was directly opened inside Pingyin County. Chen Fei guessed that this black market must have an official background. Otherwise, how could the county government allow this black market to operate so openly? In the dark of the night, Chen Fei wore a bamboo hat and a mask to hide his face as he arrived at the black market. Unlike what he had imagined, this so-called black market was actually quite lively. Other than the lack of hawking, it wasn¡¯t much different from the night market in Pingyin County. Along the way, Chen Fei looked around. The products the stalls had put on display to sell were strange and unique. Many of them were things that Chen Fei had never seen or even heard of. Every time he encountered something he¡¯d never seen or heard before, Chen Fei would stand silently at the back and listen to the conversations of those people, gaining some information from them. Just by listening in, Chen Fei actually obtained a lot of useful information. Chen Fei stopped in front of a stall after walking around a bit. There were many secret manuals at this stall, but strangely, there were very few people standing there. ¡°Feel free to look through them. These are some excerpts of the full secret manual. If you see one that you like, we can discuss the price. I will naturally take out the complete manual once the time is right.¡± Seeing Chen Fei stop, the stall owner glanced at the deerskin gloves on Chen Fei¡¯s hand and said with a smile. ¡°Do you have any movement techniques?¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t touch anything and asked directly. Chen Fei thought about it yesterday. Although he lacked cultivation and cultivation techniques, what he lacked the most was actually movement techniques. If one had a good movement technique, their first choice would be to run when they encountered danger. As long as they ran fast enough, even if their cultivation realm was inferior to others, the probability of keeping their lives was actually quite high. ¡°Of course. Young hero, take a look at these books.¡± The stall owner picked out a few secret manuals and placed them in front of Chen Fei. Water Crossing, Weightless Perch, Grass Surfing, Wave Riding. Chen Fei casually picked up a book and flipped through it. After a moment, Chen Fei put down the secret manual and picked up another one. In less than 15 minutes, Chen Fei had finished reading all four secret manuals with a thoughtful expression. ¡°These are all basic qinggong manuals. Do you have any better ones?¡± Chen Fei asked after a moment¡¯s thought. ¡°Of course I do, but if I dare to give it to you, do you dare to practice it?¡± The stall owner looked at Chen Fei with a faint smile and said, ¡°Of course, I have better secret manuals other than the basic secret manuals. However, I don¡¯t know if they are complete. If something happens because of the secret manual I gave you, I won¡¯t be responsible.¡± Chen Fei was a little thrown off. After all, he was still inexperienced. Ordinary people would not be able to distinguish a few slight changes in a cultivation technique manual. If it was changed at a critical point, the person who cultivated the cultivation technique might even go berserk. The danger of paralysis was very real. The more profound the cultivation technique, the more so. On the other hand, the basic cultivation techniques had a simple circulation route through the body¡¯s system. Even if one made a mistake in their cultivation, there wouldn¡¯t be too much of a problem. Moreover, as a martial artist¡¯s cultivation increased, he could tell at a glance if there were any problems with the basic cultivation technique. Even though Chen Fei was only in the Skin Toughening realm, he had cultivated a few techniques to perfection. Looking at the four secret manuals just now, he did not find any problems. They could all be cultivated directly. ¡°What¡¯s the price for these four secret manuals?¡± ¡°One book costs two taels of silver. How many books do you want?¡± ¡°I want them all.¡± As Chen Fei spoke, he took out eight taels of silver and placed them on the stall. The stall owner revealed a smile. He took out the second half of the corresponding secret manual from the seat behind him and handed it to Chen Fei. Chen Fei flipped through it and did not find any problems. He put the four secret manuals into the bag he carried behind him. ¡°Oh right, give me a technique manual, something more profound.¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and said. Chen Fei wanted to try and see if the interface would be able to complete an incomplete secret manual and let him cultivate the technique. The stall owner¡¯s brows twitched slightly, but he didn¡¯t refuse. He searched around the stall and took out a secret manual to pass to Chen Fei. ¡°The Immortal Cloud Sword, the unique sword technique of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.¡± ¡°Immortal Cloud Sword Sect?¡± Chen Fei was slightly startled. This sect was too famous. Within a radius of several thousand miles, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was probably the most powerful one. There were many strong people in the sect. Every year, countless people wanted to join it, but they never had the chance. Chen Fei¡¯s predecessor had also fantasized about it back then, but unfortunately, he did not succeed. Chen Fei took the secret manual and flipped through it slightly. His brows furrowed and relaxed. With Chen Fei¡¯s knowledge of where the Clear Mountain Sword was at the Great Completion level, he could tell that there were indeed some profound theories on Sword Principle recorded in the Immortal Cloud Sword. However, most of them were nonsense. It was more like someone had obtained some sword techniques, and then because the instructions were incomplete, they stuffed many of their own insights into them, even delusional truths. ¡°What price?¡± Chen Fei raised his head and asked. ¡°Fifty taels!¡± The stall owner grinned. Chen Fei didn¡¯t say anything and just looked at the stall owner. How dare he quote such a price for a secret manual that he had made up? The stall owner did not show any weakness and looked at Chen Fei calmly. That was the price he was willing to sell at, what could Chen Fei do? Chen Fei nodded, put down the manual, and turned to leave. Money didn¡¯t drop from the heavens for him. He only had slightly more, but he had to spend it slowly. Spending so much money just to test the interface was simply a waste. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t go. Name a price!¡± The stall owner¡¯s voice came from behind. Chen Fei stopped in his tracks and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Three taels!¡± ¡°Alright, deal!¡± The stall owner immediately agreed, as if he was afraid that Chen Fei would go back on his word. He took out the other half of the secret manual and stuffed it into Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Chen Fei was a little speechless. It would seem the price of three taels was too high. However, Chen Fei did not go back on his word. He took a look at the second half of the secret manual. It indeed contained some Sword Principles. He could not say that he had made a loss completely for buying this cultivation technique for three taels. ¡°Young hero, if you have any other needs in the future, you can come to me. This is where I set up my stall every night.¡± After making two deals, the stall owner was in a good mood. Chen Fei waved his hand, put away the secret manual, and turned to leave. In the black market, Chen Fei wandered around a few more times and even specially inquired about the sale of pill formulas. However, other than the basic pill formulas, the black market did not have any slightly higher-level pill formulas. As the night deepened, Chen Fei did not stay long and left the black market. After returning to his rented place, Chen Fei took out the Water Crossing Technique and began to study it seriously. An hour later, the information about the Water Crossing Technique finally appeared on the interface. ¡°Interface, simplify Water Crossing Technique! ¡± ¡°Water Crossing Technique is being simplified. Simplification is successful. Water Crossing Technique ¡ú Walk!¡± Chapter 16 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The simplified style was very nondescript, and the result was very satisfying. Chen Fei calculated the number of steps he took every day. If he worked harder, he could even cultivate the Water Crossing Technique to Great Completion in a day. At that time, Chen Fei¡¯s body movements would show obvious improvements. If he was diligent, it would probably only take him four to five days to fuse and cultivate all four body movement techniques. He would see if he could trigger a qualitative change at that time. Chen Fei put down the Water Crossing manual and picked up the Immortal Cloud Sword manual. The simplified version of the Water Crossing Technique was expected. Now, the main thing was whether the Interface could recognize the Immortal Cloud Sword technique and optimize it. If it were possible, then the gaping holes in high-end cultivation techniques would have a lower impact on Chen Fei. After spending a full two hours, Chen Fei was a little dizzy from reading by the candlelight. Fortunately, the information about the Immortal Cloud Sword finally appeared on the interface. [Cultivation Technique: Immortal Cloud Sword (Incomplete)] ¡°Discovered cultivation technique. Do you want to spend fifty taels of silver to simplify the Immortal Cloud Sword (Incomplete)?¡± ¡°It really is the Immortal Cloud Sword. I guess it¡¯s only to be expected that it is incomplete, but the cost to simplify it is a little high.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. The first goal had been achieved. If it could be simplified, then the future was promising. He couldn¡¯t find an authentic, high-level cultivation technique, but he could probably find a lot of similar cultivation techniques. ¡°Interface, simplify Celestial Cloud Sword!¡± ¡°Celestial Cloud Sword (Incomplete) is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Immortal Cloud Sword (Incomplete) ¡ú Immortal Way!¡± A sword technique appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The moves were elegant and agile, like lightning, and he delivered a sword attack when it was least expected. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t practiced it yet. He was just observing the sword technique in his mind and was somewhat intoxicated. ¡°Good swordsmanship!¡± A moment later, Chen Fei finished absorbing the sword technique and couldn¡¯t help but sing its praises. Compared to the Immortal Way, the Clear Mountain Sword at Great Completion was like a child¡¯s dance, so crude that it was hard to look at it. ¡°This Immortal Way is probably just one of the moves of the Immortal Cloud Sword, but it¡¯s already so amazing. How powerful would the complete Immortal Cloud Sword be? What kind of monster is it really?¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. The more he understood, the more he felt his own insignificance. Chen Fei shook his head slightly and shook off the strange emotions in his heart. His gaze once again focused on Immortal Way. If Chen Fei were to cultivate this sword technique step by step, with his current aptitude in the sword path, he would probably not even be able to reach the beginner level after a few months. He didn¡¯t know when he would reach perfection. However, it was a little out of place to use the perfected Clear Mountain Sword to fuse with Immortal Way. Just like how he had fused the Vitality Pill with the Healing Pill. It was possible to fuse two pill formulas with different effects, but the result, in the end, was disappointing. The Clear Mountain Sword could also be fused with the Immortal Way, but one had to be prioritized. The Immortal Way was of a higher level, so it would definitely be used as the main technique. That means Chen Fei would have to give up most of the perfected Clear Mountain Sword. Moreover, Immortal Way was only one move, and it was more suitable to be used as a killer move rather than a complete sword technique. Chen Fei had not reached the level of understanding and breaking through Sword Principles, so it was very easy to be targeted if he were just a one-trick pony. In the end, Chen Fei had no choice but to separate the two again. ¡°Can the simplified cultivation technique be simplified again?¡± An idea suddenly popped up in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Thinking of this, Chen Fei directly gave a simplified command to the interface. ¡°Five hundred taels of silver!¡± The information that popped up on the interface shocked Chen Fei. It could be simplified a second time, but it required ten times the amount of the first time. ¡°Having money really makes people happy.¡± Chen Fei took a few deep breaths and turned his gaze to the Water Crossing technique. He couldn¡¯t afford to simplify Immortal Way, but he could do it with the Water Crossing technique. Chen Fei wanted to see what the effect of the second simplification would be. ¡°Water Crossing Technique is being simplified for the second time. Simplification was successful. Water Crossing Technique ¡ú Leg Shaking!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Good heavens, this second simplified version directly changed from walking to shaking his legs. The difficulty could actually be reduced even further. Money was really omnipotent. ¡°That¡¯s why I have to work hard to earn money!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but cross his legs and slowly started to shake them. The next morning, Chen Fei went to Qingzheng Medical Hall as usual. He greeted the people he met along the way and went to the alchemy room. Chen Fei glanced at the interface. The experience points of the Water Crossing technique had long been perfected, and it was already very close to the level of Great Completion. At the same time, Chen Fei discovered that walking could still increase the experience points of the Water Crossing technique. In other words, after the cultivation technique was simplified twice, the first simplified cultivation method would still be in play. It was equivalent to giving you an additional method to increase experience points. Chen Fei was in a good mood. When he walked this morning, he could clearly feel that his body had become much lighter. It was obvious that the movement technique was taking effect. After starting the fire and setting up the furnace, Chen Fei began to refine Healing Pills. The price of the Healing Pill was still slightly higher than the Vitality Pill. As such, Chen Fei refined a batch of Healing Pills first and kept a portion for his own use or to buy and sell in the black market. Then, he refined a few more batches of Vitality Pills, keeping a portion that was enough for him to consume, and sold the rest. Compared to last month, Chen Fei intentionally increased the number of pills produced this month. If you improved a little, the people in the clinic would think that you were talented, but it wouldn¡¯t be so much it raised unwanted attention. In the afternoon, when Chen Fei was taking a Vitality Pill to cultivate, Zeng Defang called him over. ¡°I went to ask the Eldest Miss today. After she found out about your talents, she also intends to nurture you. She plans to let you go to the medical center at the north gate and become the assistant manager there.¡± Zeng Defang picked up the teacup, blew on it a few times, and took a sip. ¡°Is it dangerous?¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. His first thought was that such a good thing would not fall into the hands of a person like him. He was talented in alchemy, but it wasn¡¯t to the extent that it would shock the world. How could he suddenly become the assistant manager of the medical hall? ¡°There¡¯s no danger, but it¡¯ll be a little cumbersome. ¡°Eldest Miss suspects that there¡¯s something wrong with Steward Sun over there, so she wants you to go over and investigate.¡± Zeng Defang pondered for a moment and said, ¡°You don¡¯t really have a background, and you have a certain level of pill-refining ability. You can sit in this position without attracting too much suspicion. ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry to refuse.¡± When Zeng Defang saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression, he could not help but laugh and said, ¡°To motivate you to go there, the Eldest Miss has decided to increase your share from 30% to 40%. At the same time, I can also give you the recipe for the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. If you can find evidence of Steward Sun¡¯s misdeeds, I can even give you the pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill.¡± Chen Fei opened his mouth and swallowed his rejection. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to reject the offer, but the other party was offering him so much it was bordering on being a little too much. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t think of a reason to refuse. 30% to 40% would allow Chen Fei to save money faster. After discovering the second simplification function on the interface, Chen Fei knew that if he wanted to quickly increase his strength, money was indispensable. In fact, more money was better. Chapter 17 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Steward Sun is in the room at the moment. Shall I go and inform him?¡± Liu Jun, who was beside Chen Fei, asked in a low voice in the medical center of Northern City. Ever since he heard that a new assistant manager was coming to Northern City¡¯s medical center, Liu Jun had been paying attention. As a fringe figure in the medical center, he could go further if he rode on somebody else¡¯s coattails. Since the new assistant manager was, as the title implies, new, there would be many things he was unfamiliar with. This was the best time for him to approach the new assistant manager to get close to him and become one of his subordinates. ¡°No need, we can revisit that when Steward Sun is free.¡± Chen Fei shook his head. This Sun Shu knew that he would come today, but he didn¡¯t make an effort to welcome him. Presumably, he either didn¡¯t have a good impression of this person who came out of nowhere, or he didn¡¯t care. Either way, it represented Sun Shu¡¯s stance. Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind. When he came to Northern City¡¯s medical center, gathering evidence against Sun Shu wasn¡¯t at the top of his mind. He just wanted to focus on refining pills, earning money, and raising his cultivation. As for the Zhang family¡¯s offers, Chen Fei had no intention of accepting them at all. ¡°Does Steward Sun have any hobbies?¡± Chen Fei walked around the pill refining room and turned to look at Liu Jun. ¡°Steward Sun likes to kick.¡± Liu Jun said with a strange expression. ¡°Kick?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. What kind of strange hobby was this? However, when Chen Fei thought of himself, he reckoned that in the eyes of others, he should be even more strange. ¡°Spare me! I won¡¯t do it again!¡± A loud cry came from the front. Chen Fei walked out of the alchemy room and came to the backyard. That was when he saw a few guards dragging a servant. The servant¡¯s face was bruised and swollen, and there was blood at the corner of his mouth. The servant was kneeling on the ground, kowtowing continuously, his eyes filled with fear. ¡°He was discovered hiding herbs,¡± Liu Jun explained in a low voice when he saw Chen Fei looking over. Chen Fei frowned slightly. According to the rules of the medical hall, if a servant hid medicinal herbs, he would be crippled. Of course, in actual situations, such things were relatively rare. They would only beat up the servant and deduct three months of his salary to teach him a lesson. Cases where one was truly crippled were few and far between. Only second offenders would be like this. ¡°My child is sick. I honestly had no choice. I won¡¯t dare to do it again. Please spare me!¡± The worker cried bitterly. ¡°Creak!¡± The door of Sun Shu¡¯s room opened. Sun Shu slowly walked out and took deliberate steps to stand in front of the errand boy, looking down at him from above. ¡°Steward Sun, I won¡¯t dare to do it again. I beg you!¡± The errand boy kowtowed hard, and blood quickly flowed out of his forehead. ¡°I tend to make situations like these a one-off occurrence.¡± A smile appeared on Sun Shu¡¯s face. The errand boy widened his eyes in fear. Just as he was about to retreat, a foot had already landed hard on the errand boy¡¯s palm. ¡°Ah!¡± The errand boy cried out in pain, but Sun Shu was not moved at all. Instead, he began to grind his feet into the servant¡¯s palm forcefully. Blood quickly flowed out from the soles of his feet, soaking the soil on the ground. ¡°Spare ¡­¡± ¡°Crack!¡± Before the servant could finish his words, Sun Shu kicked the servant¡¯s two arms, and the bones broke. Before the servant could react, his body had already fallen forward involuntarily. ¡°Crack!¡± With another crisp sound, Sun Shu appeared behind the errand boy and stepped on the errand boy¡¯s calf. The bone shattered, and blood splattered everywhere. ¡°Don¡¯t say that I¡¯m ruthless seeing that I left you a leg,¡± Sun Shu said casually. The servant had already fainted from the pain. The guard beside him immediately splashed water on the servant¡¯s face to wake him up. ¡°Thank you. Thank you, Steward Sun!¡± The servant¡¯s lips trembled as he looked at the high and mighty Sun Shu and said in a low voice. The corner of Sun Shu¡¯s mouth twitched. He turned his head to look at Chen Fei in the distance and slowly walked back to his room. Liu Jun subconsciously shrunk his neck. Sun Shu¡¯s gaze was too terrifying. It made people shudder. Chen Fei did not speak. He glanced at Sun Shu¡¯s back and then turned to look at the servant on the ground. This was the fate of people in this world. They struggled to survive, but they could lose everything at any time. Chen Fei¡¯s original body did not want to become like this, and the current Chen Fei naturally would not be like this. Only by returning the power to oneself could one avoid such an outcome. Chen Fei began to officially take up his post in the Northern City Medical Hall. He also took care to display a harmless appearance. He did not express any opinions about the original medical hall and only focused on refining pills every day. Chen Fei was still increasing the number of Vitality Pills he produced in each batch. He had the medical hall sell them so that he could earn the 500 taels faster. Chen Fei was really obsessed with Immortal Way. At the same time, Chen Fei simplified the Qi Rejuvenation Pill that he had just obtained. It was somewhat out of Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. After the Qi Rejuvenation Pill was simplified, refining the Vitality Pill could increase his experience points. Chen Fei had always thought that this was how it would be after merging cultivation techniques and making them simple. It turned out that it was also possible with pill formulas of the same origin. After all, half of the herbs needed for the Qi Rejuvenation Pill actually coincided with the Vitality Pill. This was probably the reason why it worked this way. He didn¡¯t need to cook anything. He was already refining the Vitality Pill. The experience points for the Qi Rejuvenation Pill was rising rapidly every day. At the same time, Chen Fei did not stop practicing his movement technique. Finally, on the fifth day after he obtained the cultivation technique, Chen Fei completed the fusion of the four-movement techniques and cultivated them to Great Completion. [Cultivation Technique: Cloud Crossing (Great Completion)] Compared to before, Chen Fei had made great progress in both agility and speed. Chen Fei had also seen some Skin Toughening stage martial artists sprinting. After a slight comparison, Chen Fei found that his movement technique was far superior. However, Chen Fei could not judge what level he was at now, and the current Cloud Crossing he had was far from the final destination. Chen Fei wanted to continue to integrate other movement techniques into it. That night, Chen Fei masked his face with a face cloth as he let loose and ran through Pingyin County. The carefree feeling made Chen Fei want to raise his head and roar in delight. However, he suppressed it. If he were to shout, the scene would probably change completely. ¡°Hmm?¡± As he ran into an alley, Chen Fei¡¯s ears twitched slightly. At the same time, a faint smell of blood floated in the air. Chen Fei subconsciously looked up. A person had unknowingly appeared standing on the wall of the alley. At this moment, he was looking at Chen Fei with interest. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. Although this person was also wearing a mask and dressed in dark clothes, he gave Chen Fei a strange sense of familiarity. ¡°That Mountain Bandit!¡± Chen Fei suddenly reacted. Wasn¡¯t this the person he met outside the city some time ago? Pu Liao¡¯s injuries had not recovered yet, and no one knew how well he would recover. ¡°Little brother, why aren¡¯t you in bed sleeping as you should? Why are you running around?¡± Jian Liang¡¯s faint voice sounded. Chen Fei jumped back like a startled wild deer. In the next moment, a bright light appeared where Chen Fei was originally standing. With a muffled sound, a flying knife appeared on the ground. At this moment, it was still shaking slightly. Chapter 18 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What a handsome movement technique!¡± Jian Liang¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. He was about to continue speaking when he realized that Chen Fei had already pealed out of the alley. Jian Liang smiled coldly. Just as he was about to chase after him to kill him, a sound suddenly came from the courtyard. Jian Liang frowned slightly. Hesitating for a moment, he turned around and rushed back into the courtyard. A moment later, Jian Liang stood on the courtyard wall again. The cuffs of his clothes were stained with blood. Jian Liang looked around and could no longer see Chen Fei. Jian Liang was expressionless. He felt that he had seen that person somewhere before. However, if he had really seen that kind of movement technique, it would probably have left a deep impression, and he wouldn¡¯t have forgotten it. Jian Liang frowned slightly. As the night wind blew, the person had already disappeared from sight. A mile away, Chen Fei hid in a corner. After confirming that he hadn¡¯t been followed, he heaved a sigh of relief. How unlucky he must be to actually encounter these mountain bandits in the city. The family just now was probably doomed. Facing the mountain bandits, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t even protect himself. It was completely impossible to save them. ¡°I¡¯ve gotten a little too smug,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that his movement technique had reached Great Completion and had become almost instinctive, It would¡¯ve been impossible for him to dodge Jian Liang¡¯s blade. ¡°My cultivation is still too low.¡± Chen Fei raised his head and looked in the direction of the courtyard. ¡°I still have to continue to stack my movement techniques. The two didn¡¯t conflict and even complemented each other! ¡± He did not go to the black market immediately. It would not be a peaceful night, and Chen Fei planned to go to the stall owner the next night instead. The next morning, Chen Fei came to the clinic and heard a noise. ¡°What happened?¡± Chen Fei was puzzled. ¡°Last night, a few large families in the county were wiped out. I heard that there was so much blood it painted the ground red.¡± Liu Jun came in front of Chen Fei and said in a low voice. Chen Fei frowned slightly. Last night, he thought that the Mountain Bandits had only chosen one family. Now, it seemed that they were doing a sweep through the county. ¡°The county government is furious and has issued a huge reward. Anyone who provides useful information will be rewarded with a hundred taels.¡± Liu Jun continued, his eyes filled with eagerness. After all, a hundred taels of silver was undoubtedly a huge sum of money for people like them. The real question was whether they would be able to see such a large amount of money in their lifetime. Chen Fei was also a little tempted, but he immediately suppressed it. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t afford to offend the mountain bandits. Moreover, the county government only said that they would give him 100 taels. When the time came, nobody knew how much they would actually give. It was even more likely that they would bring danger to him. However, simply brushing it off seemed to be letting the mountain bandits off too easily. Moreover, if no one suppressed the mountain bandits, they would probably come to the county to commit crimes again after a period of time. By then, Chen Fei might still find himself in another dangerous situation again. After encouraging Liu Jun a few times, Chen Fei went to the pill room and began to refine the Vitality pill. After refining a few more batches today, Chen Fei would be able to raise the experience points of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill to the master level. That way, he could officially start refining the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei opened the furnace door, and a total of five Vitality Pills were lying inside. On the interface, Qi Rejuvenation Pill experience points reflected a +5. The experience points were calculated according to the number of Vitality Pills produced. If not for this, Chen Fei would not have been able to increase the experience points of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill to its current level in a few days. After putting the Vitality Pills into the medicine bottle and cleaning the pill furnace, Chen Fei started to focus all his energies on refining the second batch of Vitality Pills. The third batch, fourth, and fifth. After refining five batches of Vitality Pills, Chen Fei could not help but let out a breath of turbid air. Even though he had cultivated the Vitality Pill technique to Great Completion, it was still a little taxing to continuously refine pills like this. Chen Fei looked at the interface and smiled. [Alchemy: Qi Rejuvenation Pill (Master 2/1000)] ¡°I can refine the Qi Rejuvenation Pill now!¡± As the medical hall valued Chen Fei¡¯s alchemy skills and also to show that they supported Chen Fei¡¯s pill refining, the medical hall specially provided a set of Qi Rejuvenation Pill medicinal ingredients for free to Chen Fei every day. At present, there were already five portions of Qi Rejuvenation Pill ingredients piled up by Chen Fei¡¯s feet. If everything went smoothly, he would be able to obtain at least a few Qi Rejuvenation Pills later. Chen Fei took a moment to adjust his breath. Then, he carefully cleaned the pill furnace and placed the medicinal ingredients into the pill furnace according to the pill formula. He was completely focused. After all, this was his first time refining the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. Chen Fei treated every change in the medicinal properties in the pill furnace seriously and made adjustments. Fifteen minutes later, a medicinal fragrance began to pervade the pill room, instantly overshadowing the remaining fragrance of the Vitality Pill. After yet another fifteen minutes, Chen Fei opened the lid of the furnace. There was a pill lying quietly inside the furnace. Chen Fei carefully took it out and carefully observed the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. The outer layer of the pill was not smooth enough. If one looked carefully, there were still some fine medicinal ingredients that had not been completely fused. All these would affect the final effect of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. If he were to sell it, he would have to do so at a lower price. However, these flaws could not stop a smile from appearing on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Even if the medicinal effect was slightly inferior, it was still much better than the Vitality Pill. If Chen Fei could take a Qi Rejuvenation Pill every day, the time needed to break through to the Body Tempering Realm would be drastically shortened. The appearance of the mountain bandits had already made Chen Fei feel increasingly insecure. Opening his mouth and swallowing the Qi Rejuvenation Pill, Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the ground and began to circulate the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique. Chen Fei¡¯s expression quickly became as calm as a mirror lake, completely immersed in his cultivation state. After an unknown amount of time, Chen Fei woke up. The fatigue from refining the medicinal pill earlier had long been swept away, and his entire person appeared to be in high spirits. Looking at the interface, Chen Fei could not help but smile. [Realm: Skin Toughening (593/1000)] The Qi Rejuvenation Pill had increased his cultivation by 15 points. Originally, with the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique and the Vitality Pill, Chen Fei still needed nearly a month to break through to the Body Tempering Realm. Now that he had switched to the Qi Rejuvenation Pill, he only needed half a month to do so, although he could only take one a day. Perhaps in the eyes of other martial artists, this reduction in time did not have much meaning. After all, the price of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill was dozens of times higher than the Vitality Pill. One Qi Rejuvenation Pill was worth ten taels of silver. No bargaining! The ten taels of silver only shaved the time needed by half a month, and it was too extravagant! However, as an alchemist, Chen Fei understood that the value of the medicinal herbs used by the two was at most double. The rest was completely the value of the technique. And now, Chen Fei had mastered this skill. ¡°If I want to earn enough money quickly, I¡¯ll have to sell some Qi Rejuvenation Pills in the black market.¡± Chen Fei muttered in his heart, but his hand movements did not stop, continuing to refine the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. As night fell, the county government was brightly lit. Suddenly, a stone flew in and hit the wall, making a muffled sound. The bailiffs jumped into action when they heard the sound. They found an envelope under a stone. There was a portrait in the envelope. If one looked carefully, it was completely Jian Liang¡¯s appearance. It was lifelike and quite vivid. A few miles away, Chen Fei, who had learned how to sketch in his previous life, had already walked into the black market and arrived in front of the bookstall. An hour later, Chen Fei left the black market. In the bag behind him, he had acquired another ten basic movement technique manuals, one high-level movement technique manual, and one miscellaneous technique. This miscellaneous technique was a disguise technique. Not only could one change one¡¯s appearance, but according to the secret manual, one could also change one¡¯s body shape when cultivated to a high realm. Chapter 19 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Being in disguise was Chen Fei¡¯s idea of being prepared. After all, he would have to sell Qi Rejuvenation Pills in the dark market in the future. If he went there with his current appearance, it would be very easy for others to recognize him. The black market was almost common knowledge among martial artists in Pingyin County. There must be people from the Zhang family among them. Chen Fei still did not want to jeopardize his relations with the Zhang family, so it was very important to hide his identity. ¡°Disguise Technique simplified. Simplification was successful. Face Changing ¡ú Face Washing!¡± Awesome! Seeing the simplified result, Chen Fei grinned and tested it out by washing his face. The experience points of the Disguise Technique really increased by 1. At the same time, some insights into the Disguise Technique appeared in his mind. Chen Fei didn¡¯t waste any time. He washed his face with clean water more than ten times in a row, and the experience points of the Disguise Technique slowly increased. A moment later, Chen Fei stopped. The experience points gained from washing his face wasn¡¯t slow, but Chen Fei wanted to go faster. According to his observations over the past few days, this simplified method actually had some tricks up its sleeve. Chen Fei wet a towel and then wiped his face. The comprehension of the Disguise Technique in his mind increased, and Chen Fei could not help but smile. In the following days, Chen Fei took a Qi Rejuvenation Pill every day to steadily push his cultivation to the peak of the Skin Toughening realm. At the same time, he continued to refine Vitality Pills to increase the experience points of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill and gradually approach the stage of Great Completion. It could be foreseen that Chen Fei would need more and more money in the future, and the Qi Rejuvenation Pill would be his stable source of income. In between the refining of the medicinal pill, Chen Fei did not stop cultivating his movement techniques. After integrating a fifth movement technique, the help that the new movement technique gave to Chen Fei began to slowly decrease. The most obvious change was that after the new movement technique was integrated, the Cloud Crossing proficiency almost reached Great Completion. However, this situation was inevitable. After all, the function of the basic movement technique was relatively simple. When circulating strength, there were only a few routes that were used. It was already not easy for Chen Fei to rely on these few basic cultivation techniques to cultivate his movement technique to this extent. However, Chen Fei could also feel that a transformation of his movement technique was steadily approaching. Perhaps after he had integrated with the ten newly bought body movement technique manuals, Chen Fei¡¯s speed would reach a new level. He didn¡¯t neglect his alchemy and movement techniques. Naturally, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t forget about the newly obtained Disguise Technique. When he was free and wasn¡¯t refining pills or cultivating, Chen Fei would always take a towel to wipe his face from time to time. In just a few days, the people in the clinic noticed Chen Fei¡¯s strange behavior. Previously, they had heard that this assistant manager liked to cook. They had never seen him do so before, but now they realized that Chen Fei seemed to be a little obsessed with cleanliness. There was no sweat on his face, and it looked extremely clean, but Chen Fei would wipe his face from time to time. They felt that Chen Fei was going to wipe his face clean off. Chen Fei didn¡¯t care about these people¡¯s gazes. He loved cleanliness, so there was nothing wrong with it. As he watched the experience points of the various cultivation techniques continue to increase, his mind was filled with various inspirations. Chen Fei was intoxicated by the feeling of being successful and knowledgeable. ¡°Something big has happened.¡± Early in the morning, Liu Jun came to Chen Fei and said mysteriously. Chen Fei nodded, indicating for Liu Jun to continue. ¡°Remember that a few big families were killed in the county a few nights ago? Last night, the county government constables and bailiffs were dispatched to capture a person.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. No wonder he heard a commotion outside last night. Turns out all the hoopla was caused by this. Chen Fei could not help but think of the portrait he had thrown into the county government. ¡°Did they catch him?¡± ¡°They didn¡¯t catch him. I heard that the criminal didn¡¯t react in time at first, but when the constables got close, the criminal managed to beat up everyone close by quickly and ran away.¡± Liu Jun shook his head in pity. After all, anyone would be afraid of such a ruthless bandit who had killed an entire family. They all hoped to catch him. Chen Fei nodded slightly, understanding that the county government had underestimated Jian Liang¡¯s strength, which was why he had managed to escape. However, from another perspective, it could also be said that this reflected Jian Liang¡¯s formidable strength. It was not something that ordinary martial artists could compare to. He just didn¡¯t know if the bandits would restrain themselves or retaliate even more crazily. ¡°I heard that someone provided information to the station but didn¡¯t collect any reward. It¡¯s so much money! Such a waste,¡± Liu Jun muttered to himself as he walked away. His eyes were filled with the desire for money. Ten days passed quickly, and the experience points of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill finally reached Great Completion. Not only did the number of pills produced after each batch increase, but they were also plump and round. This was already a high-grade Qi Rejuvenation Pill. In the entire Qingzheng Medical Hall, there were very few pill refiners who could refine Qi Rejuvenation Pills of this level. Each Qi Rejuvenation Pill was sold for ten taels of silver. The cost of the medicinal ingredients was relatively low, so compared to the selling price, it was negligible. In ten days, Chen Fei had also cultivated the Disguise Technique to perfection. His face could already change at will, and even his body shape could be adjusted slightly. Thus, Chen Fei had already fulfilled the conditions he had set for himself to sell Qi Rejuvenation Pills in the black market. The only thing that needed to be addressed was the problem of the source of the herbs. It was impossible for the various medical centers and medicine shops to sell medicinal herbs to Chen Fei in large quantities. After all, they had their own alchemists. There was no need to sell medicinal herbs like this. Therefore, Chen Fei needed to find another route. At the same time, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation would probably complete a breakthrough in the next few days. At that time, Chen Fei would be a martial artist in the Body Tempering Realm. Compared to the low level of the Skin Toughening realm, the Body Toughening realm at least gave Chen Fei some self-protection abilities. At the black market. ¡°I need a batch of medicinal herbs. Can you provide them?¡± In front of the bookstall, he was wearing a mask and a bamboo hat. At the same time, his face had changed. In particular, the corners of his eyes were deliberately elongated, and his figure was a little taller. The impression he gave others was that he was cold and unapproachable. ¡°With money, everything is possible.¡± Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei and felt a sense of familiarity. However, there were many people coming and going in the black market, so it was normal for them to be familiar with each other. ¡°I want ten portions of these herbs!¡± Chen Fei handed over the list that he had written. Chi Defeng took it and looked at it a few times before saying, ¡°These can be easily obtained. I¡¯ll sell it to you at twice the market price and deliver the goods in six days. How about that? ¡± Chen Fei wanted to roll his eyes, but he didn¡¯t say anything. He took the list from Chi Defeng¡¯s hands and turned to leave. He came to Chi Defeng to buy medicinal herbs mainly because he was familiar with him. It wasn¡¯t like he needed to find the herbs, he could still gather enough medicinal herbs from other places. ¡°Sigh, don¡¯t go. The price can be negotiated!¡± Chi Defeng hurriedly urged him to stay. What was wrong with people these days? They didn¡¯t even want to negotiate the price. They were really not like before. It wasn¡¯t so difficult to do business in the past. ¡°1.5 times the market price. The difference should be more than enough as payment to you.¡± Chen Fei turned around and said. ¡°It¡¯s chaotic outside now, and it¡¯s not easy to find medicinal herbs.¡± Chi Defeng shook his head. ¡°There are so many refugees. If you are willing to give them money, they will naturally help you find medicinal herbs.¡± Not only did the number of refugees outside Pingyin County not decrease, but it actually increased. A few more counties had been destroyed, and the surroundings had become more and more chaotic. Rumor had it that an army had already gone to suppress them, but no one knew what the final outcome would be. Chapter 20 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei and Chi Defeng bargained a few more times before settling on a price of 10% more than the market price. Chen Fei would pick up the goods at this time six days later. Chen Fei left the black market and returned to his rented courtyard with a smile on his face. Actually, even if the price of medicinal herbs was jacked up by 100% of the market price, it was not a big deal for Chen Fei. After all, after the medicinal herbs were refined into pills, the profits would¡¯ve already increased by dozens of times. However, when doing business with others, it was impossible for one to agree to whatever price others said right from the start. The other party would not think that you were being generous but that you were easy to deceive. In the future, all kinds of trouble would come knocking on your door. Chen Fei took out a body technique manual from the foot of the bed and began to study it. He had already fused Cloud Crossing with the thirteenth secret manual. Every time he cultivated it to Great Completion, the time it took to get there got shorter and shorter. This meant that the new secret manual¡¯s enhancement to movement technique was already weakening at an accelerated rate. After 15 minutes, he finished reading the new manual, and Swallow¡¯s Flight¡¯s information appeared on the interface. Chen Fei fused the perfected Cloud Crossing with Swallow¡¯s Flight. [Cultivation Technique: Cloud Crossing (Perfect 7325/10000)] He had just fused with it, and he was already close to perfection. This meant that there was less and less room for improvement. When he fused a new secret manual and reached Great Completion, it meant that there was no possibility of improving this cultivation technique. Originally, Chen Fei had thought of relying on the fusion of various low-level cultivation techniques to continuously improve and create an even stronger cultivation technique. It was undoubtedly a little whimsical. After all, when a beginner-level cultivation technique was created, the train of thought was very simple. Fortunately, the interface could simplify those incomplete secret manuals. Otherwise, Chen Fei really had no idea where to find new cultivation techniques. A few miles away. ¡°Help me kill someone. If you succeed, the debt you owe back then will be settled.¡± ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°Qingzheng Medical Hall, Chen Fei!¡± ¡°The Zhang family won¡¯t let this matter rest is we kill someone from the Qingzheng Medical Hall.¡± ¡°Now that the bandits are running amok in the county, you can leave plant some evidence and push the blame on those people. Moreover, that kid is quite wealthy now, you¡¯re really getting a bargain!¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll accept this mission!¡± The room fell silent again. One of them left while the other limped towards the table. Under the candlelight, a ferocious face was revealed. ¡°We went together that day. Yet, it was my leg that was broken, and I became a cripple while you assumed the cushy position of deputy manager. You¡¯ve taken everything that¡¯s worth taking!¡± The sinister murmurs were accompanied by the flickering candlelight. Five days passed in the blink of an eye. Pingyin County was peaceful for a while. The bandits did not appear again. It seemed that they had given up on Pingyin County. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had already reached a critical point. At the same time, he had fused sixteen movement technique manuals, and he could no longer advance. Chen Fei simplified the high-level movement technique that he had specially collected and obtained a technique called the Fleetfoot. It wasn¡¯t a complete movement technique manual but a technique. According to Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension, using this technique would increase one¡¯s running speed for a short period of time. It would drain his energy, but there would be no other serious sequelae. Chen Fei was overjoyed, and without hesitation, he fused this technique into Cloud Crossing. The current Cloud Crossing was extremely well-rounded after fusing more than a dozen physical techniques. The fusion of the two didn¡¯t make Cloud Crossing look like a monster. Instead, he gained an explosive secret technique. At the same time, his proficiency dropped to perfection (8123/10000). According to Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation speed, it would only take one or two days for him to cultivate it to Great Completion. ¡°Cloud Crossing can perfectly accommodate high-level movement techniques because it has fused with more than ten cultivation techniques. If my sword technique wants to perfectly fuse with a sword technique like Immortal Way, other than the second simplified version, completing the fusion of the basic sword techniques could also be a solution?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but have this thought in his mind, but it was immediately overthrown by himself. Sword techniques were different from movement techniques. The Fleetfoot was actually more like an explosive state rather than a certain footwork. That was why they could be perfectly compatible. ¡°However, if I were to fuse the basic sword techniques to Great Completion, it would be beneficial for fusing other high-level sword techniques in the future. At the very least, it will be much more inclusive,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. Now that his footwork had been upgraded to a new level, the next step was to cultivate and fight his enemies. There was no end to earning proficiency points. As for his cultivation, Chen Fei looked at the interface and noticed that it was only a few points away. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but sit cross-legged and circulate the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique. The qi and blood in his body began to surge continuously. Chen Fei¡¯s skin began to turn slightly red. A warm current circulated on the surface of his skin and gradually seeped into his muscles. After some period of time, Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly. A brand-new power bloomed from within his body, and Chen Fei couldn¡¯t stop himself from opening his eyes. Rustling sounds came from the surroundings, and Chen Fei could see further in the darkness than he could before. The extreme tranquility of the night was mixed with many disturbing sounds. The two feelings blended together and filled Chen Fei¡¯s mind. ¡°There¡¯s someone!¡± Chen Fei suddenly turned his head to look outside the door. After breaking through, Chen Fei felt a disturbance in the courtyard. There was someone hiding there. Chen Fei raised the long sword in his hand, opened the door, and walked into the courtyard. It was as if he was someone who couldn¡¯t fall asleep and who came out to relieve his boredom. ¡°Tsk!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body moved to the left. A cold light flashed, and a flying knife plunged into the wall of the courtyard. At the same time, a black shadow leaped from the corner to the top of the wall to stare coldly at Chen Fei. The man in black did not say anything. Instead, he disappeared from his spot with just a slight movement of his body. Chen Fei looked at the back of the black-clothed man. Recently, he couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that he was being secretly followed and observed. Chen Fei thought that it was probably someone sent by Sun Shu. But today, this person had hidden in the courtyard. When he realized that something was wrong, he launched an attack without holding back. Clearly, it was not a simple stalking. Fleetfoot! The Qi and blood in his body flowed in accordance with a specific route, and Chen Fei felt his body suddenly become lighter as his surroundings seemingly slowed down. A breeze blew, and as the branches swayed, Chen Fei could clearly see how the leaves were shaking. In the next moment, Chen Fei stepped back with his right foot and appeared behind the black-clothed man in a flash. The long sword in his hand had already stabbed out. The man in black felt something strange behind him and turned around instinctively. He saw the long sword stabbing toward him, and his eyes were filled with fear and disbelief. How could Chen Fei be so fast! According to the information he received, he had just broken through to the Skin Toughening realm. In addition, he had been cautious and had even followed Chen Fei for a few days to confirm his cultivation. He had not noticed anyone protecting him. Thus, he planned to kill Chen Fei today and end this mission. But now, what was going on with the movement technique and sword move that Chen Fei displayed? ¡°Tsk!¡± The blade pierced through his chest, and the man in black fell to the ground, his mouth full of blood. Chen Fei flashed to the side and looked down at the man in black before asking, ¡°Who sent you?¡± ¡°If you promise not to kill me, I¡¯ll tell you.¡± The man in black covered his wound and said in a low voice. ¡°Sure!¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°Pu Liao, he asked me to come!¡± The man in black gritted his teeth. He felt that he had been tricked by Pu Liao. When he returned this time, he would definitely make Pu Liao pay! Chen Fei frowned as he chewed on it. Why would Pu Liao send someone to kill him when he had done nothing to offend him? ¡°Can I go now?¡± The black-robed man struggled to stand up. Chen Fei¡¯s sword had crippled his strength, but he could still move if he really tried. Looking at the man in black, Chen Fei shook his head slightly. He walked forward deliberately and said, ¡°Any last words?¡± ¡°What are you planning to do? You promised not to kill me just now. You can¡¯t go back on your word!¡± The man in black screamed in fear. ¡°I take it back!¡± The sword light flashed, and the tip of the sword pierced through the man in black¡¯s heart. The man in black looked at Chen Fei in disbelief and slowly fell back. Chapter 21 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Drink up, all of you!¡± In a restaurant, Pu Liao was toasting with a few people, his expression extremely carefree. ¡°It¡¯s getting late, and the shop is closing soon. Why don¡¯t we stop here today?¡± A guard asked with a smile. ¡°We haven¡¯t even finished drinking yet. How can they close!¡± Pu Liao turned his head and spat on the ground. The guards looked at each other, and someone secretly pursed his lips. Although Pu Liao was injured and his movement was hindered, the Zhang family didn¡¯t kill him. Instead, they kept him in Qingzheng Medical Hall. This was what the rest of Pu Liao¡¯s life looked like, although he had only broken a leg. Though he was still their leader, his reputation was not as great as before. After an hour, Pu Liao finally had his fill. Trembling, he limped back to his residence alone. It was late at night, and there were no pedestrians in the county. Pu Liao wasn¡¯t afraid and even snorted. In the past few days, he had been in a good mood. Even though he had injured his leg, he still couldn¡¯t hide his mood. This kind of binge drinking and eating had already lasted for several days. ¡°Creak!¡± The old door opened with a sound. Pu Liao locked the door and lit a candle. Just as he was about to take a sip of tea on the table, he suddenly saw someone sitting in the corner. Pu Liao was immediately jolted out of his drunken stupor, and he broke out in a cold sweat. He gripped the long sword in his hand tightly and looked at the figure seriously. It was Chen Fei. ¡°Why are you here!¡± Pu Liao was shocked, but he pretended to be calm as he questioned Chen Fei. His eyes flew left and right, trying to think of a way to escape. Chen Fei¡¯s sudden appearance here meant that the assassination attempt had failed. Chen Fei was clearly only in the Skin Toughening realm, so how could he be completely fine? Pu Liao couldn¡¯t understand what was going on, so he had to stabilize Chen Fei first. ¡°Why did you send someone to kill me? When we met those mountain bandits, I was the one who carried you back.¡± Chen Fei looked at Pu Liao expressionlessly. This was something that Chen Fei could not figure out. If there was a grudge between the two of them, the biggest one was the matter of imparting the cultivation technique back then. Could it be that he had to let someone kill him just because of this? ¡°When did I send someone to kill you?!¡± Pu Liao looked at Chen Fei blankly and said, ¡°Who framed me? They¡¯re slandering me!¡± ¡°Your mood is too different from usual. Looks like it really is you!¡± Chen Fei tightened his grip on his sword and began to walk toward Pu Liao. Since he couldn¡¯t find out the reason, he didn¡¯t want to ask anymore. In this world, there were many things that did not have reasons. ¡°It has nothing to do with me. Even if you want to kill me, you can¡¯t use such a lousy excuse!¡± Pu Liao panicked when he saw Chen Fei approaching. He continued to shout as he retreated, ¡°Back then, I deliberately made things difficult for you when it came to imparting cultivation techniques. I can apologize to you and even set up a few tables at Tallows Court tomorrow and admit my mistake in public.¡± ¡°No need.¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°If the Zhang family finds out that I was killed, they will definitely open an investigation Everything must be based on evidence. If you have evidence that I¡¯d gotten someone to kill you I¡¯ll gladly die by your sword. However, you¡¯ve just casually found a scapegoat, and I¡¯m not convinced!¡± Pu Liao shouted in fear. Chen Fei stopped. Pu Liao heaved a sigh of relief when he saw this. He was about to speak when a cold light flashed in the dark room. Pu Liao¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, and a bloody line appeared on his forehead. He looked at Chen Fei, thinking that he had already talked some sense into Chen Fei and could escape this calamity. ¡°I don¡¯t need evidence.¡± Watching Pu Liao die, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed and left the room. A moment later, Chen Fei returned to his rented courtyard. Looking at the bright moon in the sky, Chen Fei sighed slightly. He only wanted to cultivate quietly, but this world clearly did not give Chen Fei this opportunity. The next afternoon, the news of Pu Liao¡¯s death spread throughout the North City Medical Center. ¡°Could it be those bandits again? It¡¯s only been quiet for a few days, and they¡¯re here again!¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible that it¡¯s not. The ones we killed before were all big families. Pu Liao is only a guard, he shouldn¡¯t be targeted.¡± ¡°Who knows? Why don¡¯t we stay in the clinic for the time being? There are more people here, so it¡¯s safer.¡± In the North City Medical Center, everyone was discussing animatedly. Liu Jun even specially come over to report this matter to Chen Fei. No one would link Pu Liao¡¯s death to Chen Fei, this Alchemist. Many people knew that Chen Fei had just broken through to the Skin Toughening realm not long ago. His main focus was on refining pills, and he had no grudges against Pu Liao. No matter how one looked at it, there was no conflict between the two, and Chen Fei did not have the skills to kill Pu Liao. Chen Fei refined Vitality Pills as usual, increasing the proficiency of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. He planned to go to the Black market at night to collect the batch of herbs. As long as he got the herbs, Chen Fei could refine the Qi Rejuvenation Pill and sell it on the black market. Although last night¡¯s incident was not dangerous, Chen Fei¡¯s desire for strength continued to increase. Danger could knock on his door at any moment. Only by being strong enough could one avoid it. As evening approached, Chen Fei was just about to set up the furnace to refine the last batch of Vitality Pills for the day when he was suddenly informed to go to the Zhang family. Chen Fei was a little surprised. He thought of the Eldest Miss, Zhang Sinan. She might have wanted to ask about Northern City¡¯s medical center or Pu Liao¡¯s death. There was always a shadow of possibility. After packing up, Chen Fei went to the Zhang family. With a tall courtyard and a golden roof, and stone walls, the Zhang family¡¯s courtyard appeared majestic. This was Chen Fei¡¯s first time coming to the Zhang family¡¯s residence. He entered through a small door and followed a servant to a side courtyard. Chen Fei looked up and saw that Zhang Sinan was talking to Zeng Defang. ¡°Greetings, Eldest Miss, Greetings, Elder Zeng!¡± Chen Fei stepped forward and cupped his hands. ¡°Are you used to staying at the North City Medical Center?¡± Zhang Sinan turned to look at Chen Fei and sized him up. Compared to the time when he was carrying out disaster relief, the current Chen Fei appeared to be much stronger and more pleasing to the eye. He was originally dark and skinny, which was unpleasing to the eye. If it weren¡¯t for his alchemy skills, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to catch Zhang Sinan¡¯s eye no matter what. ¡°Thank you for your concern, Eldest Miss. Everything is fine.¡± ¡°Did you find anything in the Northern City Medical ?¡± Zhang Sinan asked calmly. Zhang Sinan only remembered Chen Fei today after hearing about Pu Liao¡¯s death, as well as the mission she had given Chen Fei. That was why she thought she might as well call Chen Fei over and ask him. ¡°Steward Sun has total control over the Northern City Medical Center. I rarely have the chance to interact with him,¡± Chen Fei said honestly. ¡°Sun Shu is naturally cautious. It¡¯s normal for him to be on guard against Chen Fei¡¯s sudden posting to the Northern City Medical Center.¡± Zeng Defang saw Zhang Sinan frown and tried to help Chen Fei. The truth was that Sun Shu did not trust Chen Fei at all. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been practicing alchemy honestly recently and hadn¡¯t interfered in other matters, the Northern City Medical Center wouldn¡¯t be so peaceful now. ¡°I told you before that if you find any problems, I can give you the pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill. However, if you don¡¯t make any progress on this matter, I might have to let you return to your original place, and the ratio of the pills will also be changed back to the original 30%.¡± Zhang Sinan was a little dissatisfied and said with a cold expression, ¡°You better consider your position carefully. If there¡¯s nothing else, you can go back first.¡± Zhang Si Nan gave the order for him to leave, obviously dissatisfied with Chen Fei¡¯s performance. Chapter 22 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I did discover something, but whether there is a problem or not, Eldest Miss will need to find someone to verify it.¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment. Chen Fei did not care about the ratio of shares. After all, the majority of the shares would be from the black market. However, the Light Spirit Pill that Zhang Sinan mentioned completely piqued Chen Fei¡¯s interest. The Light Spirit Pill was a cultivation pill of a higher level than the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. It was usually consumed by martial artists in the Bone Tempering realm or even the Marrow Tempering realm. Thus, the medicinal effects were much stronger than Qi Rejuvenation Pill, and the price was naturally much higher. If Chen Fei could obtain the formula for the Light Spirit Pill, he could replace the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. He could either consume it himself or sell it on the black market. ¡°Speak!¡± Zhang Si Nan said calmly. ¡°The medicinal fragrance of the Light Spirit Pill on Steward Sun¡¯s body is quite strong,¡± Chen Fei said gravelly. The nose of an alchemist was sharper than other martial artists, especially when it came to medicinal ingredients. Chen Fei had seen and even eaten the Light Spirit Pill before, so he was very familiar with it. As the manager of the medical hall, it was normal for Sun Shu to have the smell of pills on him. However, the smell of the Light Spirit Pill overshadowed all the other pills. That was not normal. He was not an alchemist. Only by coming into contact with it every day, or even consuming it for many years, would the fragrance of the Light Spirit Pill be so strong. The price of the Light Spirit Pill was not low. One pill could cost fifteen taels of silver, which was one and a half times the price of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. Although Sun Shu was the manager of the medical hall, his salary was far from enough to support consuming one Light Spirit Pill a day. Zhang Si Nan¡¯s eyes lit up. If Chen Fei could deduce that much, Zhang Sinan naturally could as well. If it were really as Chen Fei said, then Sun Shu¡¯s problem would be huge. ¡°We can ask Old Qin to confirm it.¡± Zeng Defang said with a smile. The Old Qin he was talking about was a physician, but he was extremely sensitive to the smell of medicinal pills. Whether the matter was as Chen Fei said, he would know once he got in proximity to them. ¡°If things are really as you said, then the pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill is yours,¡± Zhang Sinan looked at Chen Fei and said. ¡°Thank you, Young Miss!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. As night fell, Chen Fei changed his figure and appearance. He wore a mask and a bamboo hat and appeared in the black market. When Chi Defeng saw Chen Fei, he led him into a room. He pointed at the herbs on the ground and said, ¡°After a few days of hard work, I¡¯ve finally gathered all the ingredients. You don¡¯t know how hard it was. The price last time was really a little too low.¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t reply. He stepped forward to examine the medicinal ingredients. A moment later, Chen Fei stood up and calmly looked at Chi Defeng. ¡°What?¡± Chi Defeng was a little scared by Chen Fei¡¯s stare and said unhappily, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you suddenly don¡¯t want these medicinal herbs anymore? Let me tell you, the price can still be discussed, and you have to take all the medicinal herbs.¡± ¡°Did you make these imitation herbs yourself?¡± Chen Fei asked calmly. ¡°What? There are also imitation herbs. How is that possible?¡± Chi Defeng shouted loudly with an incredulous expression. He then walked towards the medicinal herbs and examined them carefully. Chen Fei wanted to roll his eyes. People who didn¡¯t know would probably be fooled by this act. If it weren¡¯t because Chen Fei was an alchemist himself, ordinary people really wouldn¡¯t be able to tell he difference. Without a certain level of foundation, it was impossible to make fake medicine of this level. ¡°There¡¯s actually really a fake one. Those damned refugees have deceived me! ¡± Chi Defeng cried out bitterly. He shouted a few times, but when he saw that Chen Fei didn¡¯t have any reaction, he couldn¡¯t help but retract his voice awkwardly. ¡°What do you have to say?¡± Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng and asked. ¡°I took a look. There aren¡¯t many fakes, just a little,¡± Chi Defeng said with a smile. ¡°I want ten portions. There are only six portions in there. You¡¯re right, it is a little.¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°So many? I couldn¡¯t tell earlier. Those motherfuckers!¡± Chi Defeng shouted loudly again. ¡°This is the silver for six sets of medicinal herbs. I still want ten sets next time. I¡¯ll come y to collect it in three days.¡± Chen Fei took out the silver and handed it to Chi Defeng. He picked up the herbs and turned to leave the room. Chi Defeng shook the silver in his hand and looked at Chen Fei¡¯s back. He couldn¡¯t help but smile. It had been a long time since he had met such a smart young man. It was really interesting. Chen Fei carried his bag and left the black market. Chen Fei had calculated that ten portions of medicinal herbs would not be that eye-catching. Carrying a big bag and leaving the black market would easily cause unnecessary trouble. They way things were now was perfect. After confirming that there was no one following him, Chen Fei carefully returned to his rented courtyard. This was another courtyard that Chen Fei had rented after changing his appearance. After all, he would be selling Qi Rejuvenation Pills in the black market in the future. It would be safer to be careful and not collide with his original identity. He had already specially tidied up a room and transformed it into a pill room. Chen Fei tidied up the medicinal herbs in his bag and began to refine the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. With his current mastery of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill, which was close to Great Completion, refining six sets of medicinal ingredients actually required very little time. As long as one mastered the technique, many things that seemed extremely complicated to laymen could sometimes be very simple. Two hours later, the pill refinement was completed. Chen Fei looked at the 15 Qi Rejuvenation Pills in the bottle and couldn¡¯t help but smile. This was more than 100 taels of silver. If his Qi Rejuvenation Pill¡¯s proficiency increased to Great Completion, the number of pills produced from each furnace would increase again. It would not take long for Chen Fei to accumulate five hundred silver taels. Putting the medicine bottle in his pocket, Chen Fei looked at the interface. Name: Chen Fei [Class: Warrior] ¡°Cultivation Techniques: Clear Mountain Sword (Great Completion), Wind Suspending Breathing Technique (Great Completion), Cloud Crossing (Great Completion), Disguise Technique (Great Completion), Immortal Way (Unlearned)¡± [Realm: Body Tempering (17/10000)] [Alchemy: Vitality Pill (Great Completion), Detox Pill (Great Completion), Healing Pill (Great Completion), Qi Rejuvenation Pill (Perfection 7931/10000)] [Status: Gangrene (-)] They were almost all at the stage of Great Completion. The sword technique Immortal Way was a little eye-catching even though it had not reached the beginner level. Because he had broken through to the Body Tempering Realm, the state of the Gangrene had also changed. There was an additional minus sign at the back, and the impact on Chen Fei had also decreased greatly. At the same time, the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique and the Qi Rejuvenation Pill had greatly reduced their effects on cultivation. However, the effect wasn¡¯t bad. It still increased by about 20 experience points per day. In other words, under such circumstances, it would probably take Chen Fei more than a year to break through to the Bone Tempering realm. It wasn¡¯t considered slow. It was already faster than most martial artists. Many martial artists would even remain stagnant for their entire lives. If Chen Fei wanted to speed up his cultivation progress, he would have to change it up and take the Light Spirit Pills and strengthen the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique. With one of the two, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed would be able to increase smoothly. With that thought, Chen Fei took out a secret manual. According to Chi Defeng, this was also the cultivation technique of the Celestial Cloud Sword Sect, the Thunderous Sword Force! Chapter 23 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei was dizzy from reading the secret manual. Many of the words seemed to make sense, but he didn¡¯t know how to start practicing it. Two hours later, Chen Fei put down the secret manual. The only feeling he had was that this secret manual should have something to it. However, if he cultivated according to it, he would probably go berserk. ¡°Thunderous Sword Force is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Thunderous Sword Force ¡ú Astonishment Formula!¡± ¡°There¡¯s really something here!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. As the contents of the Astonishment Formula appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, he couldn¡¯t help but immerse himself in it. Another hour passed before Chen Fei emerged from his state. ¡°It really is a part of the Thunderous Sword Force. I got a bargain this time ¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but grin. If he could successfully comprehend the complete Thunderous Sword Force, not only would his cultivation speed be extremely fast, but his moves would also carry the power of lightning. The Astonishment Formula did not carry the power of lightning, but it inherited the advantage of cultivation speed. Of course, because it was only a part of the Thunderous Sword Force, the Astonishment Formula was not without its flaws. If one did not cultivate carefully, it was easy to injure oneself. The Astonishment Formula was an accelerator. If your body could withstand it, the circulation of your blood and qi would become very fast. The original Thunderous Sword Force contained the power of lightning, which could temper the body. Therefore, there was no need to worry about the problem of blood and qi circulating too quickly. ¡°Fuse!¡± In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, the comprehension of the perfected Wind Suspending Breathing Technique and the Astonishment Formula were fused together. A portion of the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique was deleted, and the Astonishment Formula filled the gap. ¡°Cultivation Method: Suspending Force (Perfected (1127/10000)¡± A new cultivation technique appeared on the interface. The Astonishment Formula had contributed a lot to the new cultivation technique, but it was not to the extent of subverting it. Otherwise, the proficiency would not have appeared at its current position. ¡°Simplify Suspending Force!¡± ¡°Suspending Force is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Suspending Force ¡ú Wind Suspending Breathing Technique!¡± Just as Chen Fei expected, the nesting doll appeared again. Chen Fei circulated the Wind Suspending Breathing Technique, and the experience points of the Suspending Force increased by 1. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. The problem with the cultivation technique had been slightly resolved. It was just that the silver taels that he had painstakingly accumulated had been used up again. Skin tempering, flesh tempering, bones tempering, marrow tempering, and viscera tempering. These were the five states of Body Tempering. In these five states, even the most mediocre Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique could allow a martial artist¡¯s cultivation to reach the Visceral Tempering state. Of course, this rarely happened because the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique¡¯s efficiency was very slow. Even if he died of old age, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to do it. He could only say that there was a chance, but the chance was slim. Thus, when a martial artist reached a certain realm, obtaining stronger cultivation techniques was definitely one of the goals. For example, the disciples of large aristocratic families or powerful sects started their cultivation right off with good techniques, so there was naturally no need to worry about getting other techniques. Only someone like Chen Fei, who had no foundation, would need to find an opportunity to exchange for a stronger cultivation technique. ¡°The amount of silver needed after fusing is a lot lower. I guess I already know a lot of them. A new simplified version, like Immortal Way, would cost ten times more silver. Knowledge is indeed expensive!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. Then, he sat cross-legged to cultivate. A night passed in the blink of an eye. The next day, Chen Fei refined pills in the medical hall as usual. At night, Chen Fei changed his appearance and appeared in the night market. This time, Chen Fei had a new identity, which was different from the original one. He was so strong that even though he was wearing a mask, the scar at the corner of his eye could be seen. ¡°Do you accept medicinal pills?¡± Chen Fei came to a stall and said in a hoarse voice. That disguise technique was truly miraculous. After Chen Fei had cultivated it to perfection, he could change his appearance and voice at will. Even minor adjustments to his body were not a problem. Once he put on his mask and bamboo hat, he could take on a thousand identities and not have to worry about being recognized. ¡°Depends on the appearance of the pill. If the quality is good, we will naturally accept it.¡± The stall owner glanced at Chen Fei and saw the scar in the corner of Chen Fei¡¯s eye. ¡°Here!¡± Chen Fei threw out the medicine bottle. After the stall owner caught it, he opened the bottle, and a faint medicinal fragrance wafted out. The Qi Rejuvenation Pill Chen Fei made was close to the consummate level in terms of quality, there was already no flaw to be found. If one looked carefully, one would find that it was even better than the ones sold in the medical centers and medicine shops on the market. Only alchemists who had accumulated experience over many years could refine it. As expected, the stall owner¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw the Qi Rejuvenation Pills in the bottle. After stuffing the cork on the medicine bottle back in, the stall owner raised his head to look at Chen Fei. His voice had already become much gentler. ¡°The pills are not bad. If they are all of this quality, I will take as many as you have.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about its quality. You can check it every time. Give me a price. If I like it, I can sell all my pills to you,¡± Chen Fei crossed his arms and said. ¡°How many can you produce?¡± ¡°Between ten to twenty pills over three days.¡± ¡°Oh, if it¡¯s this amount, we¡¯ll take it for seven taels per pill.¡± The stall owner muttered to himself for a moment. ¡°Too low!¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s already quite a lot. We¡¯ll take it and still need to sell it. We have to make a profit.¡± The stall owner insisted. Chen Fei didn¡¯t say anything and pretended to take away the medicine bottle from the stall as if he didn¡¯t want to continue the discussion. ¡°Sigh, don¡¯t worry. We can still negotiate the price.¡± Stunned, the stall owner hurriedly stopped Chen Fei. After a while, Chen Fei left the black market having set the price at eight taels. He wasn¡¯t very satisfied, but it was alright. After all, compared to Qingzheng Medical Hall, Chen Fei had already received a lot of money. Alchemy, cultivation, and grinding proficiency. Chen Fei¡¯s life seemed to have returned to peace. However, on the fifth day, Chen Fei saw Physician Qin in the clinic. Physician Qin walked around the clinic a few times before Sun Shu appeared. The two of them chatted for a while, appearing to have an enjoyable exchange. An hour later, Physician Qin left the Northern City Medical Hall. Chen Fei¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change. He knew that Zhang Sinan was about to make her move. It would probably be an eventful period in the next few days. Chen Fei thought for a moment and decided not to come to the clinic for the time being. It was a good time to grind the proficiency of the Suspending Force at home. At the same time, he could also take a good look around Pingyin County. After coming to this world for so long, he had been caught up in trying to make a living and then constantly cultivating. Chen Fei did not know much about this city. His predecessor was a handyman, so he naturally didn¡¯t have much of a chance. The next morning, Chen Fei took sick leave and walked around Pingyin County. Eating, drinking, and having fun. The silver that Chen Fei had on him now was a huge sum of money to ordinary people. With money, he could naturally have fun and dine however he wanted. Chen Fei had even entered the bar a few times to listen to music. That feeling was quite pleasant. Enjoying the wine in the restaurant and the street food, Chen Fei was like a bird that had escaped from its cage. His entire body and mind had obtained a trace of peace. ¡°There are a lot of things going on in Mount Pinyin. Picking herbs have been getting increasingly challenging.¡± In the black market, Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei and felt that Chen Fei¡¯s condition seemed to have changed a little. ¡°Even if it¡¯s not easy to obtain, you can¡¯t give me fake herbs.¡± Chen Fei felt a little helpless. The first time, 40% of the herbs were fake. The second time, they were all normal herbs. Good heavens, the third time today, it was actually another batch containing 40% fake herbs. The only difference was that the forgery technique had improved a lot compared to the last time. Chapter 24 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation However, as an alchemist, Chen Fei would come into contact with medicinal herbs every day. No matter how fake it was, Chen Fei would still be able to see through it. ¡°What? There¡¯s fake herbs again?!¡± Chi Defeng seemed to have just found out and shouted, ¡°Little brother, it¡¯s fine. I know that those people are not honest, so I specially asked them to pick a portion more this time. This way, you¡¯ll get all ten portions you asked for.¡± As Chi Defeng spoke, he dragged out some medicinal herbs from another room and placed them in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng. He had prepared for two scenarios. If Chen Fei didn¡¯t discover anything, he would just treat it as a profit. Even if they were discovered, there were still spare medicinal herbs. This Chi Defeng was really something else. ¡°Let me take a look.¡± Chen Fei went forward to check the new medicinal herbs. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s face turned a little dark, having discovered that some fake medicinal herbs were mixed in. Chen Fei stood up and looked at Chi Defeng. ¡°More fake ones? This is too much, this is really too much!¡± Chi Defeng was shaking like a rattle drum. He flipped his hand and took out a bag of medicinal herbs from his back. He handed it to Chen Fei and said, ¡°Take a look again. Fortunately, I¡¯ve prepared enough.¡± Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei left the black market with his bag. The merchants in this black market were all the same. They were all profit-oriented. Because he understood this, Chen Fei did not think of replacing Chi Defeng. At the very least, the quality of the medicinal herbs that Chi Defeng gave was not bad. Moreover, he was able to deliver the goods on time. Returning to the courtyard he rented, Chen Fei entered the pill room and spent more than two hours refining all the medicinal ingredients into the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. As his proficiency continued to approach Great Completion, the rate of Qi Rejuvenation Pills being produced became higher and higher. With ten sets of medicinal ingredients, Chen Fei had managed to refine a total of 31 Qi Rejuvenation Pills. ¡°If I sell these, I can simplify Immortal Way.¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but break into a smile. Chen Fei had been coveting this sword technique for a long time. Once he cultivates that, Chen Fei would have a killing move. Even if he faced enemies stronger than him, he might have a chance of fighting back or even killing them. The next morning, before Chen Fei left the house, Liu Jun came knocking on his door. ¡°Something bad has happened!¡± Chen Fei noticed that Liu Jun appeared to be very flustered. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chen Fei handed over a cup of tea and said with a smile. ¡°Steward Sun. Steward Sun ran away and killed many people!¡± As Liu Jun said this, he couldn¡¯t help but tremble. It was as though the blood on the floor of the medical hall seemed to flow in front of him again. ¡°Calm down. Tell me what happened.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°In the morning, someone from the main family came and said that he wanted Steward Sun to go to the Zhang family to discuss something, and then Steward Sun wanted to run¡­¡± Liu Jun gulped down a few mouthfuls of tea and calmed down slightly. He told Chen Fei what happened in the morning in detail, allowing Chen Fei to understand what had happened. The Zhang family guard asked Sun Shu to go to the Zhang family. Sun Shu wanted to go back to his room to get something, but in the end, he wanted to run away through the secret passage in the room. Yes, Sun Shu directly dug a secret passage in his room as if he had long been prepared to be discovered. However, the Zhang guards who came this time were very cautious and immediately discovered that something was wrong. They rushed into the room and started fighting with Sun Shu. Sun Shu displayed extremely powerful strength. Two of the five guards were killed, and Sun Shu managed to escape. The Zhang family was furious and reported the situation to the yamen. They also offered a reward for Sun Shu. As long as they provided information about Sun Shu, they could get a considerable sum of silver. As the assistant manager of the clinic, Chen Fei naturally had to go to the clinic when he knew that something had happened. ¡°Physician Qin is dead?¡± Not long after he arrived at the clinic, another piece of news came. Physician Qin, who had come to the North City Medical Hall a few days ago, had just been killed on the street. The murderer was wearing a bamboo hat, so Chen Fei couldn¡¯t see his face clearly. However, Chen Fei knew that the murderer was Sun Shu. ¡°How vengeful!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. This Sun Shu probably guessed that his exposure was related to Physician Qin. After all, Physician Qin happened to come to the North City Medical Hall a few days ago. What Chen Fei didn¡¯t expect was that after Sun Shu escaped from the medical center, he didn¡¯t leave the county immediately. Instead, he attacked and killed Physician Qin. He didn¡¯t wait a night to exact his revenge. He¡¯s a ruthless person! Everyone in the clinic knew about this, so the Zhang family naturally got the news earlier. This time, the Zhang family was really furious. Sun Shu¡¯s actions were like a slap on the Zhang family¡¯s face. Unsurprisingly, the bounty doubled in an instant, to the point that even Chen Fei was tempted by it. However, thinking about Sun Shu¡¯s current strength, Chen Fei still gave up on this thought. There were five guards in the morning, one in the Bone Tempering realm and four in the Body Tempering realm. Sun Shu was able to kill two of them and leave calmly. Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation is no match for Sun Shu. For the entire day, the North City Medical Hall was in a mess. Everyone was scatterbrained. As night fell, Chen Fei left the clinic and walked towards his residence. After passing through a few alleys and just as he was about to step into his own courtyard, Chen Fei suddenly stopped. He looked around with a hesitant expression and slowly took a few steps back. ¡°You¡¯re quite sharp. To think I hadn¡¯t noticed that before!¡± A voice rang out. At some point in time, a black figure appeared on the courtyard wall. At this moment, he was looking down at Chen Fei from above. His gaze was so cold that it made one¡¯s body tremble. ¡°Steward Sun?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s pupils constricted slightly. Although the person had covered his face, Chen Fei could roughly recognize him just by looking at his figure, especially since the person did not hide his voice at all. ¡°I¡¯m not a steward now. I¡¯m just a hooligan!¡± Sun Shu laughed in a low voice. His voice was a little ear-piercing as if there were countless thin needles that wanted to pierce into your neck. ¡°Steward Sun must be joking.¡± Chen Fei quietly took a few steps back and stared at Sun Shu. ¡°May I know why Steward Sun is here?¡± ¡°I thought about it today. How did the Zhang family find out about me? One possibility is that Qin guy and the other is you!¡± Sun Shu looked at Chen Fei coldly and said, ¡± So, before I leave Pingyin County, I have to come and see you. Otherwise, I won¡¯t be able to scratch that itch.¡± ¡°Steward Sun, you¡¯ve misunderstood!¡± ¡°What I think is right is right. As for what you think, what does it have to do with me? What does it have to do with you if I want to kill you?¡± Sun Shu laughed loudly. ¡°Steward Sun is right. Goodbye, Steward Sun!¡± As soon as Chen Fei finished speaking, his figure flickered, and he disappeared from where he was. ¡°You want to run? Did you ask me for permission to do so?¡± Sun Shu snorted coldly. His figure moved and directly followed Chen Fei¡¯s footsteps. After a short while, Sun Shu¡¯s arrogant smile slowly disappeared. Sun Shu originally thought that he could catch Chen Fei in a few steps. However, the distance between the two sides was getting further and further. In just a moment, the two sides were already dozens of meters apart. As time passed, the distance between them continued to widen. Sun Shu¡¯s eyes were filled with shock. Didn¡¯t Chen Fei just break through to the Skin Toughening Realm not long ago? Was this the speed of a movement technique that could be achieved by someone in the Skin Toughening realm? Chapter 25 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Sun Shu had a dark expression on his face. He thought for a moment and decided to let Chen Fei go first. Otherwise, it would be too ostentatious to make such a long journey. Now that the Zhang family had put a bounty on his head, he might get caught. However, just as Sun Shu was about to give up, he suddenly realized that Chen Fei, who was running in front of him, had slowed down. Although he was still faster than ordinary Skin Toughening realm or even Body Tempering realm martial artists, it was already within Sun Shu¡¯s range. ¡°Was that a secret technique?¡± Sun Shu felt something shift inside, feeling that this speed was more reasonable. Otherwise, even a Bone Tempering realm martial artist like him would not be able to match the speed of the movement technique just now. It would be completely unreasonable for it to appear on a Skin Toughening realm martial artist. ¡°Brat, let¡¯s see where you can run to!¡± Sun Shu sneered and followed closely behind. In just a moment, the distance between the two sides was reduced by half. At this moment, it was only 20 meters. If they both maintained the same speed, Sun Shu would be able to catch Chen Fei in just a few more steps. As if sensing the pressure behind him, Chen Fei took the opportunity to turn around and look at Sun Shu. He realized that the distance between the two sides was constantly closing, and his face turned pale with fear. When Sun Shu saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression, he couldn¡¯t help but reveal a sinister smile. He liked it when others showed such an expression, just like those low-level laborers whose life and death were completely in his control. It seemed that the pressure of death forced Chen Fei to increase his speed when Sun Shu was only a dozen meters away. He slowly pulled away from Sun Shu again. ¡°It¡¯s useless!¡± Sun Shu sneered and waved his right hand. A cold light flashed. Chen Fei¡¯s figure in front of him swayed and dodged Sun Shu¡¯s hidden weapon. However, the speed of his movement technique was affected, and the distance between him and Sun Shu was reduced to only slightly more than ten meters. Chen Fei ran with all his might. One could even see that his neck was red due to the intense strength he exerted. It was as if Chen Fei would be exhausted and fall to the side the next moment. However, Chen Fei persisted. The two of them pulled back and forth between a distance of more than ten meters and a distance of more than twenty meters. At the closest point, they were already within ten meters. However, in the end, Chen Fei desperately pulled them apart, causing Sun Shu to be unable to catch up to Chen Fei. Sun Shu gritted his teeth, the anger in his heart rising. Originally, he thought that killing Chen Fei would not be much harder than killing a couple of chickens. However, the movement technique that Chen Fei displayed shocked Sun Shu. When Sun Shu realized it was a secret technique after, he managed to close the gap. However, this distance was like a chasm that could not be crossed. How could Sun Shu not be furious? It even caused him to lose his rationality. ¡°No, this place is too close to the Zhang Clan!¡± Sun Shu was chasing Chen Fei like a crazed man. The feeling of being so close to capturing Chen Fei made Sun Shu a little dizzy. However, when he saw his surroundings, Sun Shu was snapped back to his senses. After running for another few hundred meters, they would arrive at the Zhang family¡¯s residence. At this moment, Sun Shu seemed to be in high spirits, killing people whenever he wanted to. However, if he really went to the Zhang family, he would be the one to die in the end. Even if he wanted to die, the Zhang family might see to it that it was long and drawn out. It was inevitable that he would be tortured. Sun Shu stopped in his tracks and looked at Chen Fei with a vicious gaze. He planned to retreat first. This position was too dangerous. Even if Sun Shu wanted to kill Chen Fei, he would not gamble his life. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Fei, who was running forward, noticed that there was no movement behind him. He couldn¡¯t help but look back and saw Sun Shu stop and look over with a cold gaze. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flipped and stepped on the roof of a building. He placed his hands on his knees and bent over as he panted heavily. It was as if Chen Fei would faint from exhaustion in the next moment. ¡°Consider yourself lucky. The next time we meet, it will be your death date!¡± Sun Shu looked at Chen Fei as if he could strangle him to death with a casual hand. He could not help but want to go forward. However, Sun Shu hesitated for a moment before turning around and disappearing into the alley. Chen Fei watched as Sun Shu left. His originally panting appearance suddenly stopped, and he slowly straightened up. ¡°Damn. So close. This Sun Shu is too cautious!¡± His breathing was calm, and his skin, which had turned red from the intense exertion, had returned to normal. Yes, these were all Chen Fei¡¯s pretense in order to lure Sun Shu to the Zhang Family Estate. He had been acting the entire time, maintaining a distance from Sun Shu in order to bait Sun Shu. In order to make the act look real, Chen Fei even used the disguise technique to make it look extra real and deceive Sun Shu. But in the end, it was still a little lacking. If they had advanced another hundred meters, Chen Fei would¡¯ve shouted loudly, and the Zhang family¡¯s guards would have rushed out. At that time, Sun Shu would have no way of escaping. As it was, it was a pity Sun Shu stopped when he did. In the end, it was still Chen Fei¡¯s own strength that was a little lacking. Otherwise, he could have captured Sun Shu and exchanged him for that high bounty. ¡°If I go to the Zhang family to report it, I can probably exchange it for some reward silver.¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment before he turned around and continued to run toward the Zhang Family Estate. Fifteen minutes later, several guards of the Zhang family rushed out toward the place where Sun Shu had disappeared. Chen Fei held a money bag in his hand as he leisurely walked out of the Zhang Family Estate. The Zhang family was a respectable family. Chen Fei was able to exchange twenty taels of silver for a piece of information about Sun Shu. Chen Fei originally wanted to look for Zhang Sinan to ask about the pill formula of the Light Spirit Pill, but it was already late. If he went to look for Zhang Sinan at this time, he would probably be beaten and thrown out. Chen Fei walked around a few alleys. When he came out again, he had completely changed his appearance. There was a scar at the corner of his eye that extended all the way to the corner of his mouth. He looked ferocious and sinister. In the time he took to put on his mask and bamboo hat, Chen Fei had already appeared in the black market. ¡°This is the medicinal pill for this time.¡± Arriving at the stall, Chen Fei handed over the medicine bottle. ¡°The color is getting better and better!¡± The stall owner glanced at the pill in the bottle and could not help but smile. Although Chen Fei only came once every few days, he was stable enough. Moreover, the quality of the pills was good, and they sold very well. ¡°This is your money.¡± The stall owner counted the silver and handed it to Chen Fei. He smiled and said, ¡°Our main family is very satisfied with your medicinal pills and wants to further trades with you.¡± ¡°Sure. I¡¯m open to that.¡± Chen Fei nodded and did not refuse. ¡°Sir, can you refine other pills? Although the Qi Rejuvenation Pill is not bad, it is still a little cheap. If there are even higher-grade pills, we can still discuss the price.¡± ¡°Light Spirit Pill?¡± ¡°Yes, the Light Spirit Pill is very good. It might even be the Eternal Floating Pill!¡± The stall owner stared at Chen Fei and said, ¡°If you can provide us with these two pills, I can compromise more on the price. You can even come to us if you run into any trouble!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. Chen Fei rarely saw the Eternal Floating Pill in the county, but there were still quite a few Light Spirit Pills. Why was the other party so eager for these two pills? ¡°I don¡¯t have a pill formula. If you can provide me with the pill formula, I can give it a try.¡± ¡°You must be joking. It¡¯s still possible to get the pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill. Although it is not cheap, the price is negotiable. However, no one in Pingyin County would sell the Eternal Floating Pill formula.¡± The stall owner laughed and shook his head. Chapter 26 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Then I can¡¯t help you. I¡¯ll sell it to you when I know how to refine it.¡± Chen Fei waved his hand and turned to leave. After learning the Light Spirit Pill, Chen Fei would really take it out to sell. After all, it was more valuable. As for the Eternal Floating Pill, even if he did manage to refine it, he wouldn¡¯t sell it. A man is innocent, but he is guilty of holding a treasure. Chen Fei still did not have enough strength to protect himself. If he sold it and word got out, it would be very easy for him to be captured and become an alchemist who could only refine medicine. After leaving the black market, Chen Fei shook off the few small tails behind him. As Chen Fei sold Qi Rejuvenation Pills in the black market, more and more people followed him. Fortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was now pretty accomplished. Ordinary people simply could not keep up with Chen Fei¡¯s pace. Besides, a mere Qi Rejuvenation Pill wouldn¡¯t draw out any powerful experts. After making a few more turns in the county, Chen Fei returned to the courtyard of the pill room. Chen Fei opened his money pouch and looked at the shiny silver inside. He couldn¡¯t help but smile. Nearly six hundred taels of silver was a huge sum in the eyes of ordinary people. However, Chen Fei saved up this sum of money in a few days. Alchemy was naturally the greatest contribution, but Chen Fei¡¯s own cultivation and movement technique could not be ignored either. Without power, one would not be able to hold on to the money. Chen Fei¡¯s goal of making money had always been to continuously grow his own strength. Otherwise, he would be a miser and never know when the money would disappear. ¡°Interface, simplify Immortal Way!¡± ¡°Immortal Way is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Immortal Way ¡ú Finger Drumming!¡± The simplified version did not disappoint Chen Fei. Chen Fei tapped the table lightly with his finger. In the next moment, the comprehension of Immortal Way appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and he naturally closed his eyes. This was the most profound and exquisite sword technique that Chen Fei had ever come into contact with. Now that he was being shown the way, it caused Chen Fei to involuntarily immerse himself in it. As his fingers tapped unconsciously, the experience points of Immortal Way on the interface kept increasing. Chen Fei¡¯s face revealed a smile. This was the joy of cultivating. Early the next morning, Chen Fei headed to the Zhang Family Estate in high spirits. [Cultivation Method: Immortal Way (Master 201/1000)] In just one night, Immortal Way had already reached the Master level. This level of sword technique could already be used in actual combat. Last night, if it weren¡¯t for the profoundness of the sword technique that held Chen Fei¡¯s undivided attention, causing him to forget about drumming his fingers, his proficiency would¡¯ve been even higher now. However, Chen Fei was already very satisfied in his heart. In a few days, Immortal Way would probably reach Great Completion. At that time, no one in the Body Tempering Realm in Pingyin County would be Chen Fei¡¯s match. This was the sword technique of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Although it was only one of the moves, its profoundness far surpassed that of the warriors of Pingyin County. ¡°I reckon if I took the initiative to strike a Bone Tempering realm martial artist with such a sword attack, they wouldn¡¯t be a match for me either! ¡± Chen Fei did a quick estimate, comparing what he¡¯d seen from Jian Liang, whom he had met back then, and Sun Shu, whom he had crossed paths with last night. They would indeed be heavily injured if they were careless. If he used Immortal Way a few more times, they might be killed. It was easy for people to see through the flaws of the move when it was used many times. However, the other party was already heavily injured, so how would they have the time to see the flaws? Chen Fei felt a little more secure, but this sense of security was far from enough. Chen Fei felt that he still needed to continue working hard. ¡°Eldest Miss!¡± He entered through the small door and walked to the courtyard. Seeing that Zhang Sinan seemed to be thinking about something in the pavilion, Chen Fei called out from the side. ¡°You¡¯re here. Sit.¡± When Zhang Sinan saw Chen Fei, she seemed to know Chen Fei¡¯s purpose for being there. Zhang Sinan¡¯s brows furrowed slightly and said, ¡°Is it for the pill formula of the Light Spirit Pill?¡± ¡°Yes, please bestow it upon me, Eldest Miss.¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t give you the recipe for the Light Spirit Pill.¡± Zhang Sinan hesitated for a moment. ¡°Why? Didn¡¯t we have an agreement before?¡± Chen Fei could not help but frown. This was different from what she had said before. It was because of the Light Spirit Pill formula that Chen Fei was chased by Sun Shu last night. Zhang Sinan should know about this. ¡°There are a few elders who feel that Sun Shu¡¯s matter has not been resolved. Isn¡¯t it too much to give you the pill formula when all you gave us was one sentence?¡± Zhang Sinan seemed to know that she was in the wrong, so she explained to Chen Fei nicely. Chen Fei frowned and did not speak. The Zhang family was venting their anger on him for what happened to Sun Shu. Originally, he thought that the Zhang family was a decent house, but Chen Fei had overestimated them. ¡°The Zhang family won¡¯t mistreat people. Even if I give you the pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill, you won¡¯t be able to concoct it. Why don¡¯t you exchange it for some other rewards?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s silence made Zhang Sinan somewhat dissatisfied, and her voice also became cold. ¡°I wonder what the reward is?¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t make a scene, nor did he argue because he knew that it was useless. ¡°Techniques, weapons, you name it. As long as it¡¯s suitable, I can reward you.¡± Seeing that Chen Fei did not pester her, Zhang Sinan nodded slightly. This was more like it. In the end, although Chen Fei was not a servant of the Zhang family, he still relied on the Zhang family for a living. He still had to put himself in a proper position. ¡°I want a sword technique.¡± There were no options for cultivation techniques, only moves and sharp weapons. The Zhang family was really tight in this aspect. However, it was normal. After all, they were not even willing to give the pill formula. Zhang Sinan nodded and called a servant over to give a few instructions. In just a moment, four sword technique manuals were placed in front of Chen Fei. ¡°These secret manuals are not bad. Choose one.¡± ¡°Can I through each one?¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and said. ¡°Sure.¡± Zhang Sinan nodded in agreement. Chen Fei picked up the first book, Zephyr Sword, and flipped through it. Who knew if it was because Chen Fei had comprehended Immortal Way? But right at that moment, as Chen Fei looked at the Zephyr Sword, he understood the sword technique immediately. In just a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei had finished reading the Zephyr Sword. Chen Fei subconsciously looked at the interface, and his eyes could not help but light up. [Cultivation Technique: Zephyr Sword (Unlearned)] ¡°I can get take all three books for nothing?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of this sentence. Chen Fei raised his head and glanced at Zhang Sinan and realized that her attention was not on him at all. The corners of his mouth couldn¡¯t help but curl up slightly. Putting down the secret manual in his hand, Chen Fei flipped through the second sword technique. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei put down the secret manual and picked up the third one. After another 15 minutes, Chen Fei finished reading the fourth secret manual. ¡°Are you done? Which one do you want?¡± Seeing Chen Fei put down the secret manual, Zhang Sinan turned around and asked. Zhang Sinan never thought that Chen Fei could learn four secret manuals in such a short period of time. More than 90% of martial artists could not do this. Cultivation techniques had to be studied carefully. It was even impossible to learn them by self-study. One had to be guided by a master. Fifteen minutes for a secret manual was only enough for him to roughly browse through the secret manual. ¡°This one, then.¡± Chen Fei picked up one of the books, and Zhang Sinan nodded. Chen Fei cupped his hands and left the Zhang Clan Estate. On the way, Chen Fei looked at the information on the interface and almost laughed out loud. [Cultivation Techniques: Zephyr Sword (unlearned), Fire Sword (unlearned), Leaf Pattern Sword (unlearned), Hand Shield Sword (unlearned)] Although he did not obtain the pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill, he did not lose out. In fact, it seemed that he had even gotten more than he had bargained for. Chapter 27 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Each of the four sets of sword techniques was not inferior to Chen Fei¡¯s Clear Mountain Sword, and they were even slightly superior. ¡°Fuse!¡± The Clear Mountain Sword and the Zephyr Sword disappeared, and in their place, Fierce Mountain Sword appeared. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Fierce Mountain Sword is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Fierce Mountain Sword ¡ú Clear Mountain Sword!¡± Just as Chen Fei had expected, after practicing the simplified version of the Clear Mountain Sword, he could increase his proficiency. Next, it was time to gain more experience. As for the pill formula of the Light Spirit Pill, Chen Fei thought about it for a while and decided to go to the stall in the black market to ask about it. During the day, Chen Fei went to Northern City Medical Center as usual. Now that Sun Shu was in trouble, Chen Fei had become the person with the most power in Northern City Medical Center. If it were someone else with a stronger desire for power, they would probably gather the hearts of the people and expand their influence. However, Chen Fei was not interested in this at all. This was because Chen Fei knew that whether he had a group or not, as long as the Zhang family gave the word, everything could be reversed. After all, the clinic belonged to the Zhang family. The Zhang family had the final say in what happened here. Liu Jun went forward to greet Chen Fei attentively. Chen Fei thought for a moment and changed Liu Jun¡¯s position. It could be considered a small promotion, with less work and more money. Chen Fei still had this bit of authority. ¡°Thank you, Steward Chen!¡± Liu Jun was so excited that his face flushed red. He bowed to Chen Fei, and the surrounding people also looked at him with envy. In their view, Liu Jun, as the first person to follow Chen Fei, would probably soar in the future. Chen Fei patted Liu Jun¡¯s shoulder to show his encouragement. Then, he returned to the pill room to continue refining Vitality. The proficiency of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill was already close to perfection. Chen Fei planned to raise it today. In his spare time after that, he could use it to cultivate other cultivation techniques. He went all out to refine. In the evening, Chen Fei finally revealed a smile on his face. [Alchemy Technique: Qi Rejuvenation Pill (Great Completion)] He would sell all the Vitality Pillshe had refined. After the recent period of time of settling down, Chen Fei had already deliberately displayed a perfected Vitality Pill. One was to display his talent, and the other was that the current Vitality Pill was no longer useful to Chen Fei. As for selling them in the black market¡­ The value of Vitality Pills was not very high. Chen Fei casually sold a Qi Rejuvenation Pill, which could be worth a lot of Vitality Pills. As night fell, Chen Fei went to the black market after disguising himself. This time, Chen Fei asked around seriously because he already knew a lot about the black market, and he found out a lot of things. Previously, he had always thought that the black market only sold basic pill formulas. This time, he discovered that high-level pill formulas were actually sold, but they were rare. Moreover, he couldn¡¯t just buy them with money, but he also had to exchange other things. One thing was certain, all the conditions to obtain the formulas were rough. The easiest one required 2,000 taels of silver and 100 Light Spirit Pills at half price. These people clearly didn¡¯t want to sell. No matter how he looked at it, that price didn¡¯t seem right. It was a little like fishing. Chen Fei originally wanted to change into his usual appearance of selling medicine and go to the medicine stall to ask. Now, it seemed that there was nothing to ask. Each and every one of them held onto the pill formula as if they were holding onto their life. ¡°With my current pill refining skills, I wonder if I can reverse engineer the pill formula of the Light Spirit Pill.¡± Chen Fei stood in the black market, frowning. Chen Fei had eaten the Light Spirit Pill before. Some of the medicinal ingredients were actually the same as the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. There was just a change in parts, and at the same time, there were some differences in the alchemy methods. Chen Fei was now at the Great Completion of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. Right then, he he tried to formulate what the Light Spirit Pill formula could entail, and a lot of inspiration appeared in his mind. Just relying on this inspiration to refine the Light Spirit Pill was a little too naive, though. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the bookstall and take a look.¡± Chen Fei walked into a dark corner. When he emerged the next time, his face and figure had already changed slightly. He walked through a side street and arrived at Chi Defeng¡¯s stall. ¡°Eh, why are you free today? The medicinal ingredients aren¡¯t here yet.¡± Chi Defeng leaned against the bench and looked at Chen Fei, somewhat surprised. The two of them had worked together for so long and were considered acquaintances, so their conversation had become much more casual. ¡°Do you have the pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill?¡± Chen Fei said. ¡°Yes, let me look for it.¡± Chi Defeng rummaged around the stall and finally flipped through the pages of a book in the corner. It was thought that no one would buy the pill formula here. The pill formula looked quite old. ¡°There¡¯s also a pill formula for the Eternal Floating Pill. Do you want it?¡± Chi Defeng took out another pill recipe from somewhere and handed it to Chen Fei. ¡°The Thunderous Sword Force from last time was not bad, but there were too many mistakes. Is there a more complete one?¡± Chen Fei glanced at the pill formula but did not look at it carefully. Instead, he asked about the secret manual from last time. ¡°You actually got something from it?¡± Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei in surprise. This person couldn¡¯t have really cultivated it, right? He knew his own business. The secret manuals on his stall were all wholesale from other places. It was a bit of an exaggeration to say that the contents were nonsense. Most people only bought basic secret manuals and high-level cultivation techniques here. They all looked at them for fun and took them as a way to relieve their boredom. Chi Defeng himself usually did that, occasionally looking at these secret manuals. Did he really use them for cultivating? Did he have a death wish? ¡°I just feel that some of the words in it make sense,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Okay. Hang on a bit.¡± As Chi Defeng spoke, he rummaged through the stall and took out a cultivation technique book for Chen Fei. Chen Fei lowered his head to take a look at the Thunderous Sword Force annotation. The corners of Chen Fei¡¯s mouth could not help but open. Who was so bored to actually come up with an annotation version? ¡°There are other versions?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°Yes, there is. The Thunderous Sword Force is the top entry-level technique of the Celestial Cloud Sword Sect. Do you still want the other versions?¡± Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei strangely. This guy couldn¡¯t have really cultivated, right? Moreover, was he already delirious and planning to piece together the complete Thunderous Sword Force by himself? ¡°How many versions do you have? Give me all of them.¡± Chen Fei nodded. Although it was impossible to simplify the specific content of every secret manual, if there were more, there might be unexpected gains. Chi Defeng did not refuse. He searched around the bookstall and even returned to the house to search. Then, he carried a dozen secret manuals and placed them in front of Chen Fei. ¡°That¡¯s basically all. If you want them, I¡¯ll sell them to you at a low price.¡± Not earning money was not Chi Defeng¡¯s character. If Chen Fei wanted them, Chi Defeng would naturally sell them all. ¡°Alright, thanks!¡± Chen Fei stuffed the secret manual into his bag and bargained for a while before putting down a few taels of silver. ¡°It¡¯s fine to look, but don¡¯t actually cultivate with them.¡± Looking at Chen Fei, Chi Defeng couldn¡¯t help but say. Chen Fei smiled and waved his hand, then turned around and left the black market. A moment later, Chen Fei appeared in his courtyard and looked at the rewards in his bag. There were many things to do. Chen Fei realized that he did not have enough time. The sword technique had to be combined and cultivated, and the Suspending Force had to be perfected. Then, he had to integrate so many types of Thunderous Sword Forces. Also, he couldn¡¯t neglect the reverse engineering of the Light Spirit Pill. Chapter 28 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It¡¯s a bit difficult to restore the Light Spirit Pill, so I think it¡¯s better if I focus on cultivation techniques and treat restoring the pill formula as a supplement for the future,¡± Chen Fei considered for a moment before making this decision. He understood that the pill formula was important, but it was also the most challenging aspect of his training. In terms of increasing his strength, he and the other two were in the same position, so it was clear what to prioritize. Time passed by leisurely. Chen Fei was refining pills in the medical hall during the day, but he did not refine them many times. After a few batches of Vitality Pills, Chen Fei would stop. His next step was to improve his proficiency in Immortal Way, as it was the most obvious way to increase his strength. As long as Immortal Way reached Great Completion, Chen Fei¡¯s killer move would be considered successful. Fortunately, tapping his fingers was indeed simple. It was a test of hand speed. In just two days, Chen Fei had cultivated Immortal Way to Great Completion. [Cultivation Technique: Immortal Way (Great Completion)] ¡°Tsk!¡± In the courtyard, a flash of sword Qi appeared, and a hole appeared in the fake mountain. Chen Fei slowly put away his sword and stepped forward to look at the hole in the rockery. He could not help but smile. ¡°Steward Chen, Steward Chen, are you there?¡± Liu Jun¡¯s voice rang out from outside the door. Chen Fei opened the door in puzzlement and saw Liu Jun panting outside. ¡°Is something wrong at the clinic?¡± Chen Fei had deliberately skipped the clinic to test out his sword style with Immortal Way. ¡°The new Stewart has taken over and wants everyone to go there now,¡± Liu Jun replied, glancing at Chen Fei as he said in a whisper. Most people believed that Chen Fei would be the next Stewart of the North City medical center due to his relationship with Zhang Sinan, the eldest daughter of the Zhang family. However, a new Stewart arrived, and Chen Fei did not get the promotion. Liu Jun expected Chen Fei to be furious, but he was surprised to see him remain calm despite the news. Of course, he was calm. If the Zhang family could renege on the pill formula of the Light Spirit Pill, how could the position of the Stewart of the Northern City Medical Hall fall to Chen Fei? Chen Fei did not fancy the position of Stewart. The money would not be much, yet there would definitely be a lot of things to do. As things were now was more in line with Chen Fei¡¯s wishes. ¡°Let¡¯s go and meet the new steward,¡± Chen Fei said, smiling slightly as he walked forward. Liu Jun followed behind him, careful not to miss anything he said. The new steward was Zhang Yuezhen, a member of the Zhang family who had previously worked in other counties. But her previous county had been conquered, and her family had come to Pingyin County to seek refuge with the main family. ¡°I heard that Steward Zhang has a good relationship with the Eldest Miss,¡± Liu Jun whispered. Chen Fei nodded slightly. Their relationship was probably not ordinary. Otherwise, she would not be in charge of the North City medical center. However, he had just arrived in Pingyin County and had to take care of something urgent. The North City medical center will probably be busy from now on. ¡°Before I came, I looked at the medical center¡¯s account book. The income is far inferior to Qingzheng Medical Center. I won¡¯t pursue this matter as it is the past, but in the future, I hope that we can catch up with, or even surpass, Qingzheng Medical Center.¡± As soon as he stepped into the clinic, Chen Fei heard a voice. He looked up and saw Zhang Yuezhen looking at everyone present with a fierce gaze. Her aura suppressed everyone present. ¡°Alright, return to your posts. If there¡¯s a need, I¡¯ll talk to you alone!¡± Zhang Yuezhen waved her hand, and the crowd quickly dispersed as if they had been granted a pardon. ¡°Greetings, Steward Zhang!¡± Chen Fei stepped forward and bowed. ¡°You are Chen Fei?¡± Zhang Yuezhen looked him up and down and said, ¡°Sinan told me about you. Your talent in alchemy isn¡¯t bad.¡± ¡°Young miss, you flatter me,¡± Chen Fei replied. ¡°I was entrusted by Sinan to come to North City medical center to rebuild it, so I need the help of many people.¡± ¡°It¡¯s our duty to contribute to the medical center!¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Since it¡¯s your duty, are you producing pills at your maximum capacity?¡± Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s tone suddenly became stern as she stared at Chen Fei and said, ¡°I¡¯ve seen your alchemy records for the past few days. How many Vitality Pills do you take a day? Is this how you contribute to the medical hall?¡± ¡°I was frightened a few days ago, and my condition hasn¡¯t been good recently.¡± Chen Fei explained. ¡°I don¡¯t need to hear that. I¡¯m just asking you if you can concoct thirty batches of Vitality Pills and thirty batches of Healing Pills every day!¡± Zhang Yuezhen waved her hand and interrupted Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯m afraid not.¡± Chen Fei shook his head slightly. ¡°The steward asked you to refine pills, so you should just do it. Where are all your excuses coming from? It¡¯s clear that you don¡¯t want to contribute!¡± Dan Xiang scolded Chen Fei. She was Zhang Sinan¡¯s servant girl and had followed him to express Zhang Sinan¡¯s attitude. Although Chen Fei was the assistant steward of the clinic, Dan Xiang was not afraid to speak her mind. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to explain alchemy,¡± Chen Fei replied helplessly. Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. She was already becoming impatient. ¡°Then tell me, how many furnaces of medicinal pills can you refine every day?¡± ¡°Starting tomorrow, I¡¯ll try to refine five batches of Vitality Pills,¡± Chen Fei said. ¡°Just one more batch than now?¡± Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s aura pressed down on Chen Fei. Despite her young age, she had already reached the Bone Tempering realm thanks to her family¡¯s power. ¡°I will try to recover as soon as possible and refine more pills,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. Zhang Yuezhen didn¡¯t say anything. Her eyes were fixed on Chen Fei, and Chen Fei returned her gaze. ¡°Very well, remember what you said today!¡± she snorted coldly and turned to leave. Dan Xiang also glared at Chen Fei before following Zhang Yuezhen. ¡°Steward Chen,¡± Liu Jun approached Chen Fei with concern. ¡°Isn¡¯t it a little inappropriate for the new steward to have a conflict with you on her first day?¡± Chen Fei patted Liu Jun¡¯s shoulder and walked towards his pill room. Zhang Yuezhen was a new official, and her first target was Chen Fei. If Chen Fei had agreed to her demands, not only would his time be completely compressed, but he wouldn¡¯t have had the energy to do his own work. In the future, Zhang Yuezhen would only assign more tasks to Chen Fei. Although Chen Fei was the assistant steward, his foundation was quite shallow. Others believed that he had Zhang Sinan backing him, but in reality, Zhang Sinan had never treated him as her own. On the other hand, Zhang Yuezhen was Zhang Sinan¡¯s actual relative. As long as she could control Chen Fei, others in the clinic would see that even Chen Fei was obedient to her demands. This would motivate them to put in more effort. Chen Fei had now become a tool in Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s hands, a tool to reorganize the North City medical center. ¡°That Chen Fei is so uncooperative. When I return, I will definitely report this to Eldest Miss!¡± Dan Xiang said unhappily. ¡°Why bother Sinan with this kind of thing?¡± Zhang Yuezhen sneered. ¡°If Chen Fei had directly refused, I would still respect him as a man. This kind of shirking is worse than a woman. Instead, I look down on him!¡± Dan Xiang couldn¡¯t help but laugh. How could Chen Fei dare to refuse Zhang Yuezhen? He would probably be slapped down by her. After all, he was only in the Skin Toughening realm. Chapter 29 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Ten days had passed in the blink of an eye. During the day, Chen Fei tried his best to avoid encountering Zhang Yuezhen. After refining five batches of Vitality Pills, Chen Fei would focus on cultivating the Suspending Force. The Suspending Force was almost perfect, and Chen Fei had been seriously grinding his proficiency. Now, he had finally achieved perfection. In the pill room, Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. ¡°Compared to the original Wind Suspending Breathing Technique, the Suspending Force alone now gives me 17 points of cultivation progress every day. It¡¯s almost doubled,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. This was when it was fused with Suspending Force. What if it was the complete Thunderous Sword Force? Chen Fei swallowed his saliva, wondering if those fake Thunderous Sword Force books could give him a surprise. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have time to obtain those secret manuals. After all, he still had sword techniques that he hadn¡¯t completed. Suddenly, a noisy voice came from outside the medical hall, mixed with the voices of more people. Chen Fei walked out of the pill room with a strange expression. When he arrived outside the clinic, he saw refugees passing by the door. Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. How were these refugees able to enter the city? Previously, the Pingyin County government had forbidden refugees from entering the city due to concerns that it would affect the county¡¯s stability. Only refugees who were hired could pass through the city gates. There were many handymen in the medical center who were found from among the refugees. The salary they were given was even lower than what Chen Fei originally earned. Even so, these refugees were fighting over the positions because they could only eat their fill after entering the city. Otherwise, they could die at any time outside the city. Chen Fei glanced at Liu Jun, and Liu Jun quickly went out to gather information. After a short while, Liu Jun returned. ¡°An evil visited the city outside two nights ago. Dozens of refugees died in one night, and there was no way out. The county government opened the city gates and settled these refugees in the north city,¡± Liu Jun said. Liu Jun shrank back when he spoke of the evil. If ordinary people encountered such a thing, they would die. Liu Jun was an ordinary person without any cultivation. How could he not be afraid when he heard such news? The county government allowed the refugees to enter the city because they feared that if too many people died, it would cause a mutiny among them. They were also concerned that the evil creature would continue to kill people until it became uncontrollable. Humans could cultivate to become stronger, but the evil creature could grow by devouring people in a peculiar way. Normally, the city had magical objects that the county government used to protect the North City medical center from the creature, so it would avoid the area. Although the effect outside the city walls was weaker, it was still considered safe. However, it was evident that the North City medical center creature had breached this boundary, and the county government couldn¡¯t let the matter just rest. Chen Fei spent the entire day cultivating his inner strength and sword techniques, feeling a sense of urgency due to the appearance of the evil creature at the North City medical center. Although the creature had not yet broken through into the city, Chen Fei could not predict what would happen. At night, Pingyin County was noisier than usual, and Chen Fei could hear sounds coming from afar. The next morning, he arrived at the clinic and learned that nineteen people had died in the city the night before. Among the victims were refugees, city residents, and a family of seven who were killed but spared when they offered silver taels. Chen Fei frowned, as those refugees shouldn¡¯t have that sort of power, considering that wealthy families would usually hire guards to prevent their entry. He wondered if the mountain bandits were pretending to be refugees and had returned to the county. At night, Chen Fei visited the dark market, where Chi Defeng complained about the difficulty of picking herbs due to the refugees¡¯ fear of going to Pingyin Mountain. ¡°It¡¯s really difficult to pick herbs recently.¡± Chi Defeng couldn¡¯t help but complain when he saw Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯ll pay 50% above market price,¡± Chen Fei said calmly. ¡°I like doing business with you! Quick and decisive!¡± Chi Defeng¡¯s expression changed as a smile instantly appeared on his face. Chen Fei didn¡¯t say anything. He lowered his head to check the herbs. After a moment, Chen Fei stood up and pointed at a few medicinal herbs as he looked at Chi Defeng. Chi Defeng automatically took away those medicinal herbs and replaced them with new ones. Chen Fei felt somewhat helpless. He didn¡¯t know if Chi Defeng had some beef with him recently. Every time he went to the herb store, he would try to mix some fakes in. Not many, just a few. It seemed like he wanted to catch Chen Fei missing them at least once As Chen Fei left the market, he saw a person who appeared to be a mountain bandit. Chen Fei pretended to browse a stall while focusing his attention on the bandit. In the dark market, most people disguised their appearance, and the mountain bandit was no exception. However, this disguise technique was probably cast on this mountain bandit by someone else. Chen Fei¡¯s disguise technique had long been perfected, so it was very easy to see through the flaws. Most importantly, Chen Fei had a deep impression of this mountain bandit because he was the one who broke Pu Liao¡¯s leg with a kick after capturing him. At that time, Chen Fei had subconsciously taken a few more glances at the Mountain Bandit and thus remembered him. ¡°It¡¯s really them. They were most likely the ones behind what happened last night.¡± Chen Fei wandered around the dark market for more than an hour before the Mountain Bandit left. Chen Fei followed far behind. Chen Fei¡¯s current movement technique was much more outstanding than an ordinary Bone Tempering realm cultivator. This bandit was of the same rank as Chen Fei. Although he was very cautious, Chen Fei still managed to follow him back to where he lived. It was not just the residence. The person had removed his hood and bamboo hat halfway through, and Chen Fei also saw his current appearance. ¡°Looks like this is the appearance he used in the city recently.¡± Chen Fei identified this person from afar and then disappeared. It was already late at night in Pingyin County, but the county government was still in the middle of the case. If what happened last night continued to happen in the city, then Pingyin County would definitely not be the same. Chen Fei stood in the distance and shook the stone in his hand. He threw it with all his might, and the stone flew toward the county office. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from its spot. Chen Fei had already done what he could. The next step was to see how the county government would respond. Chapter 30 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The entire day was calm and peaceful in Pingyin County. Chen Fei was a bit puzzled. Could it be that the people at the county government didn¡¯t believe his message? This was possible. After all, such a sneaky method was difficult to win people¡¯s trust. However, at the very least, the county government should have sent someone to investigate. If they really investigated carefully, they could still find some clues. During the day, Chen Fei practiced the Fierce Mountain Sword. Occasionally, he would study the pill formula of the Light Spirit Pill to change his mind. The pill formula he obtained from Chi Defeng for the Light Spirit Pill was complete nonsense, to put it bluntly. However, there were very few things that could be discerned from it. Fortunately, Chen Fei had the interface. After he simplified the pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill, he obtained a set of pill refining methods for it. When refining each type of medicinal pill, there were many things that needed attention. At this time, he would use alchemy techniques to adjust the changes in the pill furnace. Thus, this set of pill-refining techniques for the Light Spirit Pill was still helpful to Chen Fei. However, he had to rely on himself to deduce the medicinal ingredients needed for it. Chen Fei thought that if he could buy a few more similar pill formulas and try to simplify them to see if he could add something else. However, it was a pity that there were very few people who were suitable for things like pill recipes. There would also not be any alchemists who would buy such a baffling pill recipe. If there were no transactions, naturally, no one would be so bored as to compile pill formulas. Those cultivation techniques and secret manuals could still be used for entertainment, but something as boring as pill formulas did not even have the effect of relieving boredom. Thus, when Chen Fei was not practicing his sword technique, he would take out the finished Light Spirit Pill and analyze the composition of the medicinal ingredients within. Occasionally, he would refine a few furnaces to see the results. As night fell, Chen Fei practiced in the courtyard where he lived. This courtyard was no longer the original one. Sun Shu already knew about that residence, and his whereabouts were still unknown. Chen Fei did not want to be on guard all the time, so he figured he might as well change places to live. It would be more worry-free. Chen Fei held his long sword and moved around the courtyard. As the sword light flickered, sword qi vaguely surrounded him. ¡°KILL!¡± Suddenly, a voice came from afar, causing Chen Fei to stop and turn his head towards the southeast, where a blazing fire was rising. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly as that direction was the hiding place of the mountain bandits. ¡°It seems that the county government has taken action!¡± Chen Fei thought to himself. He stared at the distant blaze, intermittent sounds of fighting occasionally reaching his ears. Although the sounds were fragmented, Chen Fei could tell from the fierce and brutal sounds that were occurring. All the lights in the houses along the way were extinguished, indicating that the commotion had frightened many ordinary people who dared not make a sound. ¡°That group of mountain bandits has actually broken through the siege!¡± Chen Fei frowned. The sounds of fighting began to spread to the surrounding area, showing that the county government had not succeeded in its mission. The sound of clashes came closer, with some of the mountain bandits rushing towards Chen Fei¡¯s direction while being chased by the county officials. Gradually, the sounds faded away, and everything slowly returned to calmness. Chen Fei put away his long sword and was about to return to his room when three figures suddenly jumped over the courtyard wall. Seeing Chen Fei in the courtyard, the three men were momentarily stunned. ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± Jian Liang recognized Chen Fei as the physician he had met before. He was surprised to see him here, feeling that it was a strange coincidence. ¡°Who are you people!¡± Chen Fei took a step back in nervousness, stumbling and falling to the ground. ¡°Kill him!¡± Jian Liang ordered, then turned around cautiously to check if anyone was coming from outside. If there were any movements, they would have to run again as the county officials were still chasing after them. As for Chen Fei¡¯s previous act of saving him, Jian Liang didn¡¯t care at all. Last time, he let them go, even if it was being lenient. Now that he encountered them again, Jian Liang didn¡¯t reveal his true intentions and just wanted to kill them. ¡°Pl-Please¡­¡± As if he was in extreme fear, Chen Fei¡¯s cries for help sounded hoarse. The two bandits sneered and approached Chen Fei, their knives aimed at his head. ¡°Chi!¡± The sound of blades piercing flesh came, and the two bandits froze, clutching their throats as blood gushed out uncontrollably. They couldn¡¯t even stop the bleeding with their hands. ¡°Heh¡­heh¡­¡± Their breaths were now mixed with blood, and they couldn¡¯t even speak. Their bodies collapsed with a dull thud. Jian Liang turned around and saw Chen Fei holding a long sword, his previously frightened expression now replaced by extreme calmness. Jian Liang looked at the two twitching bodies on the ground, squinted his eyes, and looked up at Chen Fei, saying, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to have underestimated you!¡± ¡°Now you can size me seriously.¡± Chen Fei lightly tapped the long sword, causing the blood on it to fly off. ¡°HOW DARE YOU!¡± Jian Liang angrily shouted his figure swayed as he appeared in front of Chen Fei, his knife becoming like a phantom as it appeared at Chen Fei¡¯s neck. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of blades clashing rang out, and Chen Fei was forced back a step. Jian Liang was about to pursue, but Chen Fei¡¯s long sword had already stabbed toward his face. ¡°Chi!¡± Sword Qi rushed past, leaving a bloody gash on Jian Liang¡¯s cheek, causing his hair to flutter Jian Liang¡¯s eyes showed a hint of surprise. He was almost killed by that sword Qi just now. If he hadn¡¯t noticed something was wrong at the last moment and quickly dodged, he would have died. After the panic came extreme anger. The ant that he could easily have killed before, he had spared out of pity. But now he was almost killed in return, how could Jian Liang tolerate it? ¡°Die!¡± Jian Liang roared, veins bulging on his forehead. The blade in his hand became like waves of the sea, whistling towards Chen Fei. ¡°Clang!¡± With a dull sound, the blade struck Chen Fei¡¯s chest, causing him to slam into the courtyard wall and blood to flow from the corner of his mouth. ¡°I¡¯m going to peel off your flesh, piece by piece!¡± Jian Liang¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, his qi and blood surging to the extreme. In a few steps, he had arrived in front of Chen Fei, and his long sword fell again, making it sound like waves crashing in the air. ¡°Soaring Sword Aura!¡± Chen Fei suddenly shouted, and waves of sword aura appeared on the blade. Jian Liang¡¯s heart tightened, thinking of Chen Fei¡¯s previous sword qi. Now hearing the name of this domineering sword move, his long sword slowed down a bit involuntarily. Just then, Chen Fei¡¯s right foot stepped on the wall, and he appeared in the air. In the next moment, he was already running towards a distant place. Jian Liang¡¯s eyes widened suddenly as he realized he had been tricked. His already angry state erupted, and his blood boiled so much that even blood droplets could be seen seeping out of his pores. Jian Liang¡¯s figure shot out and caught up to Chen Fei¡¯s back in just a few steps. ¡°Die!¡± Jian Liang lifted his sword high, about to strike down when suddenly a bright light flashed before his eyes. Like a fleeting moment of a white horse, it was as if a divine being was pointing the way. Chapter 31 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Jian Liang¡¯s heart was cold, and he tried to dodge it but found that he couldn¡¯t move fast enough. This sword was too fast, so fast that it could only be seen as a flash of light. While Chen Fei¡¯s strength and reflexes were at most at the level of the Body Tempering Realm, his swordsmanship was strong, especially since he had cultivated Sword Qi, which was amazing. But at this level, there shouldn¡¯t be such a sword technique appearing on Chen Fei¡¯s body. This kind of sword technique shouldn¡¯t appear in a place like Pingyin County, even those aristocratic families in Pingyin County couldn¡¯t possibly have such a legacy. ¡°Chi!¡± A bloody wound gaped in Jian Liang¡¯s chest from front to back. Although it was not large, the injury was enough to be fatal. Jian Liang¡¯s attack involuntarily weakened, and he fell off the wall, landing on the ground. ¡°What kind of sword technique is this?¡± Jian Liang looked up at Chen Fei with difficulty but only saw Chen Fei¡¯s expressionless face appearing in front of him, stabbing toward his head with a sword. ¡°Chi chi chi!¡± Three hidden weapons suddenly flew out from Jian Liang¡¯s sleeve, but Chen Fei¡¯s sword qi flashed, knocking the hidden weapons down. That was when he saw Jian Liang desperately running towards the distance. Chen Fei¡¯s feet flashed, and he caught up with Jian Liang in a few steps. Jian Liang felt the movement behind him and felt bitter in his heart. He had planned to delay a bit to get his hidden weapons out, but he didn¡¯t expect Chen Fei to completely see through his plan. Chen Fei wanted to kill him without so much as another word. This was not the kind of decision a small alchemist should make. However, the way he made it was even more stable than some old rivers and lakes. After all, when people are about to win, they are inevitably relaxed, even complacent, but Chen Fei didn¡¯t, he just wanted to kill him first. ¡°Spare me, I will agree to any conditions you have!¡± Jian Liang shouted loudly, but what he got was Chen Fei¡¯s sword piercing through his throat. Jian Liang wanted to dodge, but he was powerless. Chen Fei drew out his long sword, and Jian Liang fell weakly to the side of the road, staring at Chen Fei with deep resentment in his eyes. Chen Fei looked at him, without any fear or hesitation. A killer must be killed, this was Chen Fei¡¯s belief, and he would surely adhere to it. Jian Liang was not afraid of Chen Fei even if he was alive, now that he was dying, what could a mere gaze do to Chen Fei! Jian Liang raised his finger and pointed at Chen Fei, seeming to want to say something, but in the end, his head fell helplessly to the side, and he breathed his last. Chen Fei went forward and searched Jian Liang¡¯s belongings. As one of the leaders of that group of mountain bandits, Jian Liang¡¯s wealth was definitely something. Apart from the money, Chen Fei was also very interested in Jian Liang¡¯s techniques. After a moment, a look of joy appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he found a piece of cowhide, densely written with many characters. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of the faint sound of waves that echoed when Jian Liang attacked just now. Warriors generally store their incomplete martial arts techniques close to their bodies, as they are uneasy leaving them elsewhere. They can also take them out from time to time to study and gain insight, furthering their cultivation. Chen Fei stuffed the parchment into his chest and continued to search, but suddenly footsteps could be heard approaching. As Chen Fei lowered his head, his expression changed rapidly. His eyes elongated into phoenix eyes, and several more wounds appeared on his face. His body also grew slightly in size, all in a silent moment. ¡°Third brother!¡± The pained voice sounded as Ling Hanjun looked at Chen Fei in disbelief, with Jian Liang lying in a pool of blood in front of him. The two had escaped from the encirclement together and hid in a few courtyards, ready to assist each other in case of unexpected circumstances. However, when Ling Hanjun heard a commotion from Jian Liang¡¯s location, he rushed over only to find Jian Liang already dead. He hadn¡¯t died in the hands of the constables but rather here. ¡°I will kill you!¡± Ling Hanjun went crazy, brandishing his big knife and charging toward Chen Fei. The other bandits also rushed towards him, ready to support Ling Hanjun. Chen Fei had already taken the silver from Jian Liang¡¯s pocket and glanced at Ling Hanjun. His figure flashed, and he was already running towards a distant place. In terms of essence, Chen Fei was still just in the Body Tempering realm, and his strength and reaction time were inferior to those of Bone Tempering warriors. If it weren¡¯t for the Immortal Way sword technique, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to kill Jian Liang at all. In a prolonged battle, Jian Liang could have worn him down. In the face of Ling Hanjun, who was stronger than Jian Liang, and the surrounding bandits, Chen Fei knew he had lost his mind to confront them head-on. ¡°Over there, chase after him!¡± The constable¡¯s voice suddenly came from behind. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly, considering whether to intercept these bandits for a while so that he could join forces with the constables to kill them. However, he immediately dismissed the idea. Apart from the fact that Ling Hanjun was now full of grief and indignation and would fight to the death, risking the danger of being encircled, he would also probably kill Chen Fei first. The constables, who didn¡¯t recognize Chen Fei, would also see him as a bandit and surround him together. Chen Fei stepped on the roof tiles, and they were undamaged as he ran several meters. Such a body technique was enough to make more than ninety percent of Bone Tempering warriors sweat. At this moment, the bandits were chasing behind him, but the gap was widening. Ling Hanjun¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and he wished he could tear Chen Fei apart. However, he could only watch as the distance between them continued to increase. ¡± I will kill you even if it¡¯s the last thing I do!¡± Ling Hanjun roared and turned around, running in another direction. Chasing them any further would not yield any significant results, and his men would be sacrificed. Ling Hanjun could only swallow his anger. After a while, Chen Fei lost track of the bandits. ¡°Clearly, I¡¯d overestimated myself.¡± Returning to the courtyard with the alchemy room, Chen Fei sat under the eaves and looked up at the starry sky. Last time in the dark market, he was able to follow that group of bandits because he didn¡¯t really intend to. But today, those bandits must have used various methods to evade being chased. Apart from being superior in body skills, Chen Fei¡¯s ability in both vision and tracking is actually mediocre. If he still acted like a tail, those bandits would probably have been caught by the yamen already. ¡°Should I find a book to enhance my vision or learn tracking techniques?¡± Chen Fei was tempted, but when he thought about the tasks he had arranged now, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Time-wise, Chen Fei was really squeezed. This matter can only be planned later when he has some free time. Chen Fei took out Jian Liang¡¯s money bag and opened it, feeling somewhat disappointed. It was estimated that the stolen silver was hidden elsewhere, and there were only a few dozen pieces of broken silver in the bag. If it were before, Chen Fei would have been happy. But now that he has succeeded in alchemy, this amount of money is no longer satisfactory. He burned the money bag in the fire and opened the piece of cowhide. Chapter 32 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The cowhide was likely very old, rubbed by many hands, and appeared smooth. But even so, the overall material of the cowhide was still undamaged. ¡°Seems like this isn¡¯t ordinary yellow cowhide. Could it be from a demonic beast?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mind flashed with some bizarre tales. Rumors had it that in this world, besides the supernatural, there were also demonic beasts. Similar to human cultivators, demonic beasts could also cultivate themselves, possessing not only spiritual wisdom but also extremely powerful strength. However, there were no demonic beasts in Pingyin County, only frequent occurrences of the supernatural. After an hour, Chen Fei rubbed his eyes and lifted his head. He had finished reading the techniques on the cowhide, but Chen Fei was a bit puzzled. No matter how he looked at it, this was completely different from ordinary cultivation techniques. If Chen Fei were to practice this normally, he wasn¡¯t even sure how to start. He also wondered how Jian Liang was able to comprehend the magnificent and powerful techniques of the cowhide. Or perhaps Jian Liang¡¯s techniques weren¡¯t even from this cowhide but from some other source. It was just that Jian Liang knew the techniques recorded on the cowhide were precious, so he carried it with him and studied it occasionally. Chen Fei looked at the cowhide and tried to tear it with some force, but the cowhide didn¡¯t budge. Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly changed as he took out his sword and pressed it against the cowhide, exerting force. In the end, Chen Fei put forth all his strength, but the cowhide remained undamaged. ¡°No wonder he kept the cowhide over his heart. I suppose he knew of the cowhide¡¯s defensive capabilities.¡± Chen Fei realized suddenly. But in the end, Jian Liang wasn¡¯t able to utilize the cowhide¡¯s defense. Chen Fei¡¯s first sword first pierced Jian Liang¡¯s chest, and the second went through his throat. At that moment, Chen Fei¡¯s instinctual thought was that many people would protect their hearts, but he didn¡¯t expect to hit it by accident. [Technique: Suppressing Dragon Elephant (Not yet mastered)] ¡°50,000 silver taels is such an exorbitant simplification fee!¡± Chen Fei gritted his teeth as he looked at the information displayed on the interface. However, this also indirectly reflected the immense power and difficulty of this technique. Chen Fei¡¯s current killing move, the Immortal Way, only cost him 500 silver taels at the beginning. This was a difference of a hundred times. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s current earning speed, he would need to accumulate for a very long time, and he cannot spend on anything. ¡°It seems that I won¡¯t be able to cultivate it in a short time.¡± Chen Fei shook his head helplessly. The next morning, several heads hung on the gate of the north city of Pingyin County, with Jian Liang¡¯s head among them. Pingyin County¡¯s reaction was intense, especially for some of the migrant refugees who had particularly ugly expressions. Some were bandits, while others were petty thieves. Pingyin County¡¯s attitude was also clear: to intimidate. Immediately after the crime was committed, Pingyin County dispatched people to encircle and kill. Although many had escaped, they had also killed many. In particular, Jian Liang¡¯s head made some bandits tremble with fear. This is the third leader, who had escaped the encirclement yesterday evening, but unexpectedly ended up dying in the end. ¡°Big Brother, why don¡¯t we retreat from Pingyin County first? Third Brother was blocked last time, and this time it¡¯s even worse. There should be a tracker in Pingyin County, and our simple disguises can¡¯t escape their eyes.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t avenged Third Brother yet, and you want me to leave now?¡± Ling Hanjun¡¯s gaze suddenly turned fierce. ¡°I¡¯m just worried¡­¡± ¡°Smack!¡± With a muffled sound, Ling Hanjun slapped the person down and interrupted his words. ¡°Find out that person¡¯s identity by any means necessary, I want him to pay with his own blood!¡± Ling Hanjun roared, looking at the trembling appearance of the others. He took a deep breath and said, ¡°Leave a few people here, and others will leave the city in batches!¡± The others didn¡¯t dare to disobey and agreed and began to search for the person who killed Jian Liang. As night fell, Chen Fei changed his appearance and appeared in the dark market. However, Chen Fei did not see a trace of those bandits, mainly because he only remembered a few people who had left an impression on him, and it was difficult to identify them with their disguises. Failing to obtain the desired information, Chen Fei unexpectedly saw a reward poster, which showed his own face that he had deliberately changed last night. Anyone who provided useful information could get one thousand taels, and anyone who captured him could get five thousand taels. This was a huge reward that few could resist. ¡°This black market obviously has the backing of the county government, and those bandits actually posted the reward here.¡± Chen Fei shook his head slightly, indicating how much those bandits wanted to kill him. Turning around and leaving the black market, he was followed by a tail. Chen Fei deliberately circled a few times before shaking them off. Back in the courtyard, Chen Fei began to practice swordsmanship. Since those bandits couldn¡¯t find him, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have any other means to find them either. Fortunately, the bandit¡¯s attention was all focused on finding him, and the city was now fully guarded, so he should be able to have a few peaceful days. As time passed, the refugees gradually became true residents of Pingyin County, and the county became more stable. No one was killed at night anymore, except for the reward poster of those bandits, which had now increased to eight thousand taels. It seemed that all the martial artists were attracted by this reward poster. It was no wonder, the reward was just too much. ¡°What are they really after? Is it for that piece of cowhide?¡± Chen Fei suddenly realized that the technique recorded on it was truly amazing. After he read it last time, he had already forgotten most of it, and he estimated that he would forget it completely after some time. After discovering this phenomenon, Chen Fei deliberately wrote down the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique on paper. However, something that made Chen Fei gasp in surprise happened. The words on those pieces of paper would mysteriously lose a few words the next day. ¡°What¡¯s the principle behind this?¡± Chen Fei was confused, no wonder the technique had to be recorded on this cowhide and kept close. Before learning the technique, he would have to read this cowhide several times. ¡°I have an interface, and the technique is already recorded. Can I sell this cowhide?¡± Chen Fei contemplated silently, realizing that he had gained yet another understanding of this world. However, the cowhide scroll seemed to have no buyers in Pingyin County. Or even if there were buyers, how could Chen Fei protect the silver taels he earned after selling it? ¡°For now, let¡¯s just use it as a protective charm.¡± Chen Fei shook his head and put the matter aside, immersing himself in the practice of swordsmanship. As time passed, he had already incorporated the third set of sword techniques, and his level of swordsmanship became higher and higher. While his cultivation remained steady, he still couldn¡¯t break through to the Bone Tempering stage in a short time. However, he was gradually making progress in experimenting with the Light Spirit Pill. Perhaps in a while, he would be able to refine it himself. ¡°Come out and follow me!¡± The door of the alchemy room was kicked open, and Zhang Yuezhen walked in, catching sight of Chen Fei¡¯s exploding furnace. ¡°Disturbance during alchemy is prohibited. This is the rule of the clinic!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s face turned a little ugly. ¡°The rule of the North City Medical Center is what I say it is!¡± Zhang Yuezhen interrupted Chen Fei¡¯s words with a wave of her hand, showing no respect. ¡°Don¡¯t say those useless things, go to the Zhang Mansion!¡± ¡°Hurry up, or else the Eldest Miss will blame you, and you won¡¯t be able to bear the consequences!¡± Dan Xiang urged Chen Fei impatiently. Chapter 33 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The three of them remained silent throughout the journey. Zhang Yuezhen had no interest in talking to Chen Fei, and naturally, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t approach her either. ¡°Should I just leave the medical center?¡± A sudden thought popped up in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but he quickly dismissed it. Chen Fei was now marked by the Zhang family, and he couldn¡¯t just leave without paying the termination fee. Unless he left Pingyin County, breaking ties with the Zhang family would only cause more trouble in the future. Alternatively, he could change his identity and continue living in Pingyin County, relying on his alchemy skills to support himself. However, it would be difficult to acquire any secret martial arts manuals in the future. The damaged secret manuals sold in the black market were unreliable, to say the least. Chen Fei had hoped to obtain the Thunderous Sword Force and had bought more than a dozen manuals, but none of them had met even the most basic criteria. Chen Fei had been lucky to obtain the Immortal Way and Astonishment Formula before, but luck wasn¡¯t something that could be relied on forever. As for leaving Pingyin County, the outside was now filled with rebel armies, and many evil occurrences had taken place. The frequency of merchant caravans traveling to Pingyin County had decreased significantly. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t made up his mind on where to go since he was unfamiliar with the outside world and lacked the strength to defend himself. ¡°Let¡¯s see what they want.¡± Chen Fei glanced at Zhang Yuezhen. He didn¡¯t know why the Zhang family had suddenly summoned him, and if it were too dangerous, he would have to consider his options carefully. In a short moment, the three of them arrived at the Zhang family mansion through a side door and entered the main hall, where many people had already gathered. Chen Fei stood at the back, while Zhang Yuezhen stood in the middle, indicating Chen Fei¡¯s current status within the Zhang family. ¡°Everyone¡¯s here.¡± Zhang Ting, the current head of the Zhang family, looked at the people present and spoke solemnly. ¡°I won¡¯t waste time with idle talk. We¡¯re here today for one thing only: to capture Sun Shu!¡± Everyone was stunned to hear this. They had thought Sun Shu had already left Pingyin County long ago, and they couldn¡¯t believe that the Zhang family had summoned so many people for this. ¡°Whoever can kill Sun Shu and bring back his corpse will be handsomely rewarded by the Zhang family!¡± Zhang Ting made a promise that was sure to appeal to everyone. With so many people watching, the Zhang family had to provide a worthwhile reward. After fifteen minutes, the crowd dispersed, and Chen Fei and the others went to Zhang Sinan¡¯s courtyard. ¡°As my father said, if any of you can kill Sun Shu, the Zhang family won¡¯t let you down.¡± Zhang Sinan sipped his tea lightly. ¡°But Sun Shu has already left Pingyin County, hasn¡¯t he?¡± Zeng Defang asked, puzzled. ¡°There are some things that cannot be discussed in detail, please forgive me, Elder Zeng.¡± ¡°I understand, I understand.¡± Zeng Defang quickly waved his hand. ¡°If Sun Shu dares to show his face, I can kill him by myself!¡± Zhang Yuezhen narrowed her eyes, intent on achieving this goal. Her position within the Zhang family was still precarious, and if she could kill Sun Shu and win everyone¡¯s approval, her position would be much more stable. ¡°But Sun Shu is now a rat crossing the street, how would he dare to show himself?¡± Zhang Sinan shook her head. Although Sun Shu had decent strength in the Bone Tempering Realm, he could still be dealt with by the Zhang family. The problem was that they couldn¡¯t find him, and he was hiding in the shadows. Just yesterday, the Zhang family had actually lost two direct descendants. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t be so angry. Chen Fei didn¡¯t say a word and just stood to the side. Although this matter was quite tempting, Chen Fei¡¯s current outward strength didn¡¯t seem like he could kill Sun Shu. In the end, even if Chen Fei tried, it was probably just him serving as a sacrifice for someone else. After a moment, the group left Zhang Sinan¡¯s courtyard. On the way, Zeng Defang patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder. He knew that last time, the Zhang family hadn¡¯t given Chen Fei the recipe for the Light Spirit Pill. This matter was somewhat unfair, but even though Zeng Defang was an old alchemist, he couldn¡¯t change the Zhang family¡¯s decision. In the end, as long as someone wasn¡¯t a direct descendant of the Zhang family, they were just servants in their eyes. Chen Fei smiled and bid farewell. The Zhang family¡¯s bounty offer soon spread throughout Pingyin County. The Zhang family had previously offered a bounty for Sun Shu, but it had been ineffective. However, this time, the Zhang family was serious. The bounty was very high, and they offered other benefits as well. If someone outside the Zhang family found Sun Shu, not only would they receive money, but they could also directly enter the Zhang family¡¯s store, and their personal safety would be guaranteed. For ordinary people, this temptation undoubtedly became much stronger. The North City Refugee Camp. Compared to other places, the sanitation here was poor, and even the order seemed somewhat chaotic. From time to time, Zhou Shi glanced at a figure under the courtyard wall. He didn¡¯t know when this person had arrived nearby. They never saw him go out to work or eat, as if he was always still and unmoving. However, such strange people were still common in the refugee camp. Zhou Shi didn¡¯t pay much attention to it normally, but since the Zhang family¡¯s bounty had been issued, Zhou Shi¡¯s thoughts had changed. Perhaps, this person was the one the Zhang family was looking for? Zhou Shi couldn¡¯t help but think this, but he had no way to prove it. They couldn¡¯t just assume someone was Sun Shu just because they looked strange. As night fell, Zhou Shi gnawed on a hard piece of bread so old it had turned black, and the image of the person he had seen during the day inexplicably appeared in his mind. Zhou Shi thought for a moment and found Zhou Li. The two had grown up together. ¡°Should we report that person to the Zhang family?¡± Zhou Li was surprised when he heard Zhou Shi¡¯s idea. ¡°I asked around, and that person is really strange. He doesn¡¯t normally go out to work and only occasionally goes out. Unless he¡¯s someone who has money. But if he does, then why would he stay here with us?¡± Zhou Shi whispered. Zhou Li frowned, thinking that Zhou Shi¡¯s words made some sense. Of course, the most important thing was that the Zhang family¡¯s bounty was really tempting. As long as they provided useful information, they could receive a substantial bounty and even work in the Zhang family¡¯s store. Even if it were just for show, the Zhang family would probably arrange a decent job for them. ¡°So, should we try it out?¡± ¡°Of course, we should. Let¡¯s go together!¡± Zhou Shi¡¯s face lit up with a bright smile. He knew that his brother was working as a handyman at the clinic, and although they had food and shelter, it was still not enough to support their entire family. If that strange man turned out to be Sun Shu, they could finally leave the refugee camp and live a normal life. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Zhou Li nodded in agreement and was about to pull Zhou Shi out the door when he noticed Zhou Shi stiffen and stare intently behind him. Alarmed, Zhou Li turned around to see a figure standing there, their eyes bloodshot as they looked at the two brothers. ¡°I heard you mention Zhang¡¯s family. It seems like it concerns me,¡± Sun Shu said with a grin, revealing teeth stained with some unknown substance. ¡°This place is already occupied. If you need a place to stay, go somewhere else,¡± Zhou Li said nervously, swallowing hard. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. It won¡¯t hurt. I just need one strike!¡± Sun Shu ignored Zhou Li¡¯s plea and, in a flash, appeared before him, pressing his hands on Zhou Li¡¯s head. Chapter 34 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhou Li¡¯s eyes widened in horror, just as he was about to struggle, a sharp pain came from his neck. The next moment, everything before his eyes turned pitch black. ¡°Ah!¡± Seeing Zhou Li collapse on the ground, Zhou Shi screamed in fright. However, he¡¯d only just started screaming when he found his mouth covered by a hand, and he couldn¡¯t make any sound. ¡°It was you who was spying on me during the day, right!¡± Sun Shu looked down at Zhou Shi, one hand covering his mouth, the other pinching Zhou Shi¡¯s neck, and pulled him closer. Zhou Shi¡¯s eyes filled with tears instantly, and he kicked hard, but he couldn¡¯t break free. He could only watch as Sun Shu¡¯s face got closer and closer to his. ¡°There are consequences for every choice you make, do you understand? Hehehe!¡± Sun Shu suddenly laughed inexplicably, and his hand around Zhou Shi¡¯s neck tightened. Zhou Shi¡¯s eyes bulged out involuntarily, and the next moment, a bloody mist filled the entire dilapidated courtyard. ¡°Consequences¡­Zhang family¡­¡± Sun Shu muttered to himself, loosening his grip on Zhou Shi¡¯s neck, and his body fell to the ground. Outside the courtyard wall, a small figure was looking through a hole in the wall, witnessing everything that had happened before its eyes. Zhao Qi tightly covered his mouth, not daring to make a sound. Every day, Zhao Qi would look through this hole and watch what was happening next door. Sometimes the courtyard was empty, but Zhao Qi could still watch with great interest. But today, Zhao Qi regretted doing so. He had witnessed a murder. Zhao Qi¡¯s teeth were chattering, but he didn¡¯t dare to make any sound. He knew that if he made a sound, the killer would come and kill him too. Zhao Qi¡¯s eyes were fixed on Sun Shu as he left the courtyard. Zhao Qi breathed a sigh of relief, loosening his grip on his mouth. He looked up and saw a pair of eyes staring back at him through the hole. ¡°Ah!¡± Zhao Qi screamed in terror and scrambled backward. ¡°Oh, so there¡¯s a little rat hiding here too¡­¡± At the North City Medical Hall, inside the pill room, Chen Fei¡¯s hand movements kept changing, and a fragrance of medicine spread from the pill furnace. ¡°Boom!¡± There was a muffled sound, and the whole pill furnace shook. The fragrance of the medicine instantly turned into a burnt smell. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly as he opened the lid of the furnace and looked at the charred residue inside. ¡°I wonder which herb caused this blockage,¡± he muttered to himself as he cleaned the furnace and recalled the details of his previous alchemy process. Suddenly, he heard some commotion outside. As he walked out, Liu Jun approached him and greeted him, ¡°Stewart Chen.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°The family of one of our servants was killed, and he is asking if the medical hall could advance some of his wages,¡± Liu Jun explained, pointing to a young and malnourished-looking man. Chen Fei glanced at the man and took out a few silver pieces. ¡°Give this to him on my tab,¡± he said before turning away. He knew that this was probably the most he could do to help the man, and giving him more money might not even ensure his survival. Back in the alchemy room, Chen Fei continued his research on the Light Spirit Pill. After an hour, he massaged his temples and sighed, feeling frustrated at the lack of progress. However, he was also somewhat enjoying the challenge of reverse-engineering the pill from its finished form back to the herbs that composed it. Chen Fei then picked up his sword and began practicing his swordsmanship, which he often did when he was not cultivating his inner energy or doing alchemy. This grueling schedule did not burn him out but rather energized him. Days passed by, and the situation outside of Pingyin County became increasingly unstable. The Imperial army, tasked with suppressing the rebel forces, suffered a defeat and was gradually retreating. The rebels gained momentum and even took control of several other towns. In Pingyin County, another member of the Zhang family was killed. However, the family¡¯s control over Sun Shu¡¯s movements became more precise. There was even one instance where they had a physical altercation, but Sun Shu managed to escape. Chen Fei has integrated his swordsmanship into the fourth set. [Cultivation Method: Fire Sword (Perfect 7124/10000)] Compared to the Clear Mountain Sword, the Fire Sword was at least seventy percent more powerful now. With this current swordsmanship, Chen Fei could now compete with Jian Liang. If the Fire Sword were elevated to Grand Completion, Chen Fei would be able to defeat Jian Liang. With just one set of swordsmanship, Chen Fei could fight against those with higher cultivation levels. This just shows how outstanding this swordsmanship is. Compared to the inheritance of the noble families in Pingyin County, Chen Fei¡¯s swordsmanship was by no means inferior. Chen Fei was chatting with a physician about the properties of certain medicinal herbs in the main hall of the medical clinic. He has had no progress in his cultivation of the Light Spirit Pill and has been stuck in one spot for quite some time. Discussing the properties of herbs with the physician sometimes gave Chen Fei more ideas. As they were having a good conversation, Zhang Yuezhen suddenly appeared in the clinic. ¡°All the guards, follow me. Chen Fei, you too!¡± Zhang Yuezhen shouted, seeing Chen Fei in the main hall. After a moment¡¯s thought, she called him along. His cultivation level was higher than the other physicians, so he was of some assistance. Most of the guards didn¡¯t understand what was happening, but they all followed. Chen Fei ran in the middle and rear of the group. In a moment, they had left Pingyin County and arrived in a mountainous forest. A person was standing there, pacing anxiously. Seeing Zhang Yuezhen, he hurried over to greet her. ¡°Is Sun Shu still over there?¡± Zhang Yuezhen asked nervously. ¡°He¡¯s still there, and he¡¯s injured, but we need to move quickly, or others might come soon.¡± Zhang Qiang shook the money bag that Zhang Yuezhen handed him and laughed. ¡°He¡¯s just one person, and I owe you a favor this time!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll wait for your good news!¡± Zhang Qiang bowed and said. Zhang Yuezhen laughed loudly and rushed ahead. The guards behind them realized that they had found Sun Shu. Zhang Yuezhen was trying to win the honor of her family by getting rid of the Zhang family¡¯s recent troubles. Chapter 35 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The group moved through the dense forest, and Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s face was filled with excitement as she looked at the occasional bloodstains on the ground. The Zhang family harbored a deep hatred towards Sun Shu, and this was her chance to kill him. In her position as the steward of the medical center, if she succeeded, her position would be secure, and no one would dare to question her. They came across a dilapidated temple in front of them, a common sight around the area. It had not completely collapsed as it served as a temporary lodging for passing caravans. ¡°Everyone, take the detoxification pills!¡± Zhang Yuezhen ordered, and the guards quickly took out the pills. Chen Fei, who was standing at the back, also swallowed a detoxification pill. ¡°If anyone kills Sun Shu, I will give them half of the Zhang family¡¯s reward, and their salary will be tripled from now on!¡± Zhang Yuezhen announced to the guards. She then chose three guards to go in first, cautioning them to be careful, although Sun Shu was already injured. The rest of the guards were on edge, hoping to be selected next, as the amount of money promised was too tempting to resist. Chen Fei stood at the back and watched as the three guards kicked open the door of the temple and rushed in. In a matter of moments, the sound of fighting and shouting could be heard from inside. ¡°He¡¯s really here! You five, go in!¡± Zhang Yuezhen ordered the next set of guards, and they eagerly rushed into the temple. It seemed that the first three guards had successfully engaged Sun Shu, and with the next group¡¯s help, they might be able to kill him. The other guards were impatient to be chosen, fearing that if they were too slow, they would miss their chance to collect the reward. Zhang Yuezhen stared fixedly at the entrance of the dilapidated temple, cautious of any possible ambush inside. It seemed that Sun Shu was really in trouble, as even the collective effort of the guards couldn¡¯t resolve the situation. ¡°Shall we go in too, Steward Zhang?¡± The two remaining guards came closer to Zhang Yuezhen, sounding anxious. It was obvious that they wanted a piece of the action too. They couldn¡¯t afford to be left behind and only find Sun Shu¡¯s corpse inside. The sounds of shouting and clashing weapons continued to emanate from the temple, indicating that the battle inside had reached its climax. Chen Fei kept his eyes fixed on the temple, feeling a sudden coldness on his wrist. He looked down to see the eerie mark that had been placed there, now becoming more active than usual. Chen Fei¡¯s pupils contracted in fear. The gangrene had been relatively quiet, and with his improving cultivation, it had been gradually diminishing. How had it become like this? ¡°You all go in!¡± Zhang Yuezhen commanded the last two guards, who eagerly rushed into the temple. ¡°You too!¡± Zhang Yuezhen turned to Chen Fei. ¡°Don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t give you a chance. It should be ending soon. Maybe you¡¯ll have a chance to land the final blow!¡± ¡°The situation inside isn¡¯t right,¡± Chen Fei said, taking a step back. He hadn¡¯t felt anything before, but the strange behavior of the bone ulcer had prompted him to listen more carefully to the sounds inside. What he found was alarming. Despite the intense fighting, many of the voices inside were repeating themselves. While one might overlook this under the pressure of combat, it was definitely odd if one paid close attention. ¡°I asked you to do something. I¡¯m not asking for your opinions. Now, go inside immediately, don¡¯t make me take action!¡± Zhang Yuezhen yelled, glaring at Chen Fei. ¡°Either go in obediently or I¡¯ll throw you in! I¡¯m in charge of this medical clinic!¡± she added. ¡°There are problems inside, please listen carefully!¡± Chen Fei raised his voice, looking at Zhang Yuezhen. ¡°Shut up!¡± Zhang Yuezhen roared, unsheathing half of her long sword and pressing it towards Chen Fei, warning him. ¡°This is the last time. Will you go in or not?¡± ¡°I am an alchemist of the medical clinic. I don¡¯t need to be responsible for frontal combat. You don¡¯t have the right to order me!¡± Chen Fei retorted. ¡°Just the simple act of condoning Sun Shu¡¯s escape can justify killing you now, and nothing will happen to me! Since talking to you nicely didn¡¯t work, don¡¯t blame me for being rude!¡± Zhang Yuezhen sneered, then quickly came to Chen Fei, grabbing his collar. In the North City Medical Center, Zhang Yuezhen didn¡¯t allow anyone to go against her word. She demanded absolute obedience. Now, with the impending assassination of Sun Shu, she didn¡¯t mind reminding Chen Fei once again who the true leader of the clinic was. ¡°Fuck you!¡± Chen Fei shouted, unsheathing his sword and thrusting it toward Zhang Yuezhen. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s action, Zhang Yuezhen couldn¡¯t help but smile triumphantly. He dared to use a sword against her. She just wanted to teach him a lesson earlier, now, even if she crippled Chen Fei, no one would say anything. He was a mere Skin Toughening realm cultivator, he simply didn¡¯t know the gravity of the situation! Thinking of this, Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s capture was about to accelerate. But suddenly, she realized that the sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand had disappeared, leaving only a flash of light in her sight. ¡°Something¡¯s not right!¡± Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s heart jolted, about to dodge sideways. But suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her chest and lost all sensation there. Zhang Yuezhen was incredulous, looking down at the wound that penetrated her chest, blood gushing out uncontrollably. She instinctively covered the wound but couldn¡¯t stop the blood from flowing. She looked up at Chen Fei with eyes full of disbelief. How could a Skin Toughening realm cultivator have such swordsmanship that even she couldn¡¯t react in time? Chen Fei didn¡¯t look at Zhang Yuezhen. Instead, he looked in the direction of the ruined temple. As Chen Fei and Zhang Yuezhen fought, the previously lively ruined temple suddenly quieted down. Vaguely, Chen Fei saw a crimson gaze projecting from the ruined temple, staring straight at him. ¡°There¡¯s something evil!¡± Chen Fei kicked Zhang Yuezhen in the abdomen, sending her flying toward the ruined temple. ¡°No¡­don¡¯t!¡± Zhang Yuezhen seemed to have realized that something was wrong at this point, struggling and shouting. But she was completely swallowed by the door of the ruined temple. Chen Fei stomped his feet, quickly moving away from the ruined temple, his heart beating fiercely. It wasn¡¯t because he was nervous about killing Zhang Yuezhen but because he was worried about being able to escape from the evil thing inside. Chapter 36 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°How did Sun Shu become an evil thing? He appeared in the city many times before and was even blocked by the Zhang family once. Didn¡¯t the county government have magical items to suppress these evil beings?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mind kept turning, but unfortunately, no one could give him the answer to these questions. ¡°Is Sun Shu still over there?¡± ¡°He is, and he¡¯s really injured, but we need to finish this quickly, or other people will come soon after hearing the news.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just Sun Shu, I owe you a favor this time!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll wait for your good news!¡± Suddenly, a faint voice came from the front, and Chen Fei felt something was off. The conversation sounded familiar. As Chen Fei approached, he saw the group of people in the distance, and his scalp suddenly went numb. ¡°What the fuck!¡± In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, Zhang Qiang, Zhang Yuezhen, and the others were now in conversation, with a line of guards following behind Zhang Yuezhen. Chen Fei was at the back of the group and he saw himself. ¡°Sun Shu, he¡¯s here, kill him!¡± Zhang Yuezhen suddenly looked toward Chen Fei and shouted loudly, her expression extremely excited. Not only Zhang Yuezhen but those guards and even Zhang Qiang had red eyes and looked at Chen Fei fiercely. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he ran past the group of people that he didn¡¯t know if they were human or ghosts. ¡°Sun Shu, you can¡¯t run¡­ you can¡¯t run, Chen Fei¡­¡± Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s voice was fading away, and her shout for Sun Shu turned into Chen Fei¡¯s name. Chen Fei instinctively turned around, and the people who were just fine were now covered in blood. Zhang Yuezhen had a sword wound on her chest, and her left arm was missing. She was now crazily chasing after Chen Fei, and her cold gaze was chilling. Swift! Chen Fei¡¯s body movement secret technique was suddenly activated, and his speed increased. The cold aura that had been approaching him was thrown off in an instant. ¡°Chen Fei¡­ Chen Fei, it hurts¡­ you¡¯re insulting me¡­ I¡¯ll kill you, kill you¡­¡± The crazy, illogical voice came from behind, and Chen Fei didn¡¯t look back, running towards the direction of Pingyin County as fast as he could. Chen Fei knew he couldn¡¯t handle these anomalies, so he had to go back to Pingyin County to save his life. Fortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s body movement technique was quite impressive, especially when he was running at full speed, surpassing the Bone Tempering realm and even the evil entities. Just a moment later, Chen Fei saw the city wall of Pingyin County in front of him, and the cold aura behind him had disappeared. ¡°I finally made it back!¡± Entering the city wall, a warm feeling appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s body, and he couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief. ¡°I have to go to the Zhang family; this matter is quite serious.¡± Chen Fei took a breath and thought about what had happened. Zhang¡¯s family would have a headache with this matter. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that everyone saw him leave with them in the medical hall, Chen Fei would have wanted to avoid this matter. But there were too many witnesses, and denying it would only raise more suspicions. Chen Fei found an empty alleyway, patted his chest with his palm, and spat out a mouthful of blood. Then he slammed into the ground, bruising his face. ¡°This should do.¡± Chen Fei stood up and bruised his mouth a little. It would look suspicious if he showed up without any injuries. After a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei arrived at the Zhang family¡¯s house and met with Zhang Sinan. ¡°What did you say? Everyone is dead!¡± Zhang Sinan stood up when he heard Chen Fei¡¯s words. ¡°Sun Shu may have turned into an evil entity.¡± Chen Fei explained most of what had happened, except for his conflict with Zhang Yuezhen. Zhang Sinan paced back and forth, frowning. The loss of those guards was not significant for the Zhang family, but it was difficult to accept the death of someone like Zhang Yuezhen, who was in the Bone Tempering realm. This was especially so if Sun Shu had really turned into an evil entity. The difficulty of resolving this matter would increase significantly. ¡°Follow me!¡± Zhang Sinan said and then walked forward, with Chen Fei following behind. After a while, the two arrived at Zhang Ting¡¯s study. Chen Fei recounted what had happened, and Zhang Ting was furious, but he did not direct his anger toward Chen Fei. Chen Fei was a pill refiner with a cultivation level in the Skin Toughening realm, and he was lucky enough to have survived. It was impossible to blame him for the responsibility of this incident. Moreover, a pill refiner was still an important asset to the Zhang family¡¯s medical center. Zhang Yuezhen, on the other hand, had taken the guards from the North City medical center to search for Sun Shu in order to claim credit, which had resulted in her death. This could also alarm Sun Shu¡¯s side. In Zhang Ting¡¯s opinion, Zhang Yuezhen¡¯s death was just. ¡°You have done well. Go down and receive your reward,¡± Zhang Ting looked at Chen Fei, waved his hand, and let him leave. He then looked at Zhang Sinan and said, ¡°Summon the elders!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Zhang Sinan nodded and took Chen Fei out. ¡°What reward do you want?¡± Zhang Sinan said in a low voice, ¡°You did well, and we always reward those who do well.¡± ¡°A body technique manual!¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment. The recipe for the Light Spirit Pill was out of the question, and the internal energy cultivation method was the Zhang family¡¯s heritage, which was impossible to obtain. Chen Fei had already acquired a sword technique from them during his last reward, but he felt that he could still improve his body technique. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s excellent agility, he would have died this time from encountering the evil entity. Therefore, it was prudent to be as strong as possible. ¡°Okay!¡± Zhang Sinan glanced at Chen Fei, thinking that he was frightened by the incident, and nodded in agreement. ¡°Can I choose like last time?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Fine!¡± Zhang Sinan agreed, albeit somewhat impatiently. She called her personal maid, Dan Xiang, to bring her token to retrieve the manuals. Meanwhile, Zhang Sinan went to find the elders of the Zhang family one by one. After some time in Zhang Sinan¡¯s courtyard. ¡°Here are three body technique manuals. Eldest miss says you have a quarter of an hour to choose!¡± Dan Xiang looked at Chen Fei disdainfully. She couldn¡¯t understand how Chen Fei survived when Zhang Yuezhen had died. ¡°A quarter of an hour?¡± Chen Fei frowned, as it was not enough time to record the manuals. Chen Fei looked at Dan Xiang¡¯s expression and understood, so he took out five taels of silver from his pocket and handed them to her. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Dan Xiang glared at him, wanting to throw the silver away. But feeling the weight of the silver, she hesitated. As Zhang Sinan¡¯s maid, Dan Xiang¡¯s salary was not high, and these five taels of silver would take her a month or two to save up. ¡°Just three-quarters of an hour, please be lenient,¡± Chen Fei took out another ten taels of silver and handed them to Dan Xiang, who fell silent and accepted the silver. Chen Fei smiled and quickly grabbed the manuals. Half an hour later, Chen Fei left the Zhang family. [Techniques: One Leaf Crossing (Unfamiliar), Ascending Cloud Steps (Unfamiliar), Three-Fold Wind Stride (Unfamiliar)] Chen Fei was excited as he read the records of these agility manuals. Compared to the ones he bought in the black market, these were undoubtedly more advanced. Integrating them into his current abilities would take him to a whole new level. Although today was dangerous, Chen Fei had gained a lot. Chapter 37 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In his own pill room, Chen Fei consumed a Light Spirit Pill and sat cross-legged, circulating the Suspending Force. After a full hour, Chen Fei opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. Chen Fei had yet to fully deduce the formula for the Light Spirit Pill, as he was stuck on the final step and could only grind it out slowly over time. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, the formula for the Light Spirit Pill could probably be deduced in another month. Although he had not received the formula for the Light Spirit Pill, it did not stop Chen Fei from using the pill to cultivate. Due to the sale of the Qi Rejuvenation Pill in the black market, Chen Fei didn¡¯t make huge sums of money, but he did have small sums trickling through. A Light Spirit Pill costing fifteen taels of silver didn¡¯t cause Chen Fei any pressure when he consumed it. With the perfect Suspending Force combined with the Light Spirit Pill, according to the feedback given by the interface, Chen Fei estimated that it would take nearly a year to advance his cultivation to the Bone Tempering Realm. Compared to the previous year, the time required had decreased significantly. If Chen Fei still wanted to continue to compress the time he needed to cultivate to the Bone Tempering Realm, he would either have to obtain a high-level inner strength cultivation technique or consume the Eternal Floating Pill. High-level inner strength techniques were kept by the various aristocratic families in Pingyin County. Usually, only direct descendants could obtain them. Even if Chen Fei married into an aristocratic family, the possibility of obtaining inner strength techniques was very low. Thus, in Pingyin County, there was a high chance that Chen Fei would not have the chance to obtain a stronger inner strength cultivation technique. He could only try his luck in the black market and obtain those cultivation techniques that could be simplified. As for the Eternal Floating Pill, it was actually a medicinal pill for Marrow Tempering realm martial artists to consume. The Light Spirit Pill that Chen Fei currently consumed was usually only bought for cultivation by Bone Tempering Realm martial artists. As a result, Chen Fei was actually already taking medicinal pills that crossed realms. Fortunately, the burden of the Light Spirit Pill on a martial artist¡¯s body was not great. One pill a day was completely within Chen Fei¡¯s tolerance range. Chen Fei could probably consume the Eternal Floating Pill now. Unfortunately, there were almost no Eternal Floating Pills in Pingyin County. Even if they were available, they would be monopolized by the disciples of the various aristocratic families. Chen Fei had never seen the Eternal Floating Pill in any of the medicine stores. Even if it appeared once or twice in the black market, it would be quickly bought out, and Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to make a move. Chen Fei stood up and went to the courtyard, brandishing his long sword. Traces of sword qi surrounded the sword. As the sword light flickered, it was as if a flame had risen in the courtyard. ¡°Tsk!¡± A moment later, Chen Fei withdrew his move. A straight ravine appeared on the ground, caused by the sword qi just now. [Cultivation Technique: Fire Sword (Great Completion)] It had been two days since he encountered the evil entity outside the city. Chen Fei had successfully cultivated the Fire Sword to Great Completion. What made Chen Fei somewhat happy was that the perfection of the Fire Sword had actually brought about the growth of Immortal Way¡¯s power. Logically speaking, Immortal Way had already reached Great Completion, and its power was already fixed. Later on, Chen Fei realized that it was his own growth that had opened up some of the limitations of Immortal Way. After all, his cultivation was only at the Body Tempering Realm, and his Sword Principle realm was relatively ordinary. No matter how powerful Immortal Way was, it could only be displayed according to one¡¯s current conditions. From this, one could see the immense power of the Cloud Sword Sect, where one move in a set of sword techniques surpassed all the other sword techniques Chen Fei had worked hard to combine. This also stimulated his admiration for the Cloud Sword Sect, which is truly a behemoth. Two days ago, the Zhang family made a big move. Knowing that Sun Shu had become an evil existence and that all his hatred was directed at the Zhang family, the Zhang family was restless. That day, the Zhang family gathered all their men, even those from the yamen, and rushed towards the forest outside the city. Whether the two sides met in the end, no one knew, and everything was kept secret. Chen Fei did not participate in this matter anymore. In the eyes of the public, Chen Fei was just a pill-refining alchemist in the Skin Toughening Realm. If it weren¡¯t for Zhang Yuezhen that day, Chen Fei would not have been involved in the fight. As night fell, Chen Fei dressed up and appeared in the dark market. ¡°The situation in the south has been somewhat unfavorable lately. You should be careful.¡± In the small hut, the smell of herbs filled the air. Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei and smiled. ¡°Will the rebel army come to Pingyin County?¡± Chen Fei asked in surprise. Since the imperial army suffered a major defeat, various rumors have been circulating in the county recently. Some say that the army will regroup and fight the rebel army to the death. Others say that the rebel army has surrounded the imperial army and is gradually killing them. ¡°I don¡¯t know yet, but the imperial army is now retreating towards Pingyin County, and it is still unclear where they will eventually station.¡± ¡°Are the rebels chasing after them?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Not at the moment,¡± Chi Defeng shook his head and said, ¡°Those rebels have already occupied many cities and territories. They are currently trying to stabilize their rule and have no intention of continuing the pursuit.¡± Chen Fei breathed a sigh of relief. The battlefield was the most dangerous place for someone like him with a small build. Whether he could survive in such an environment was a question. ¡°Is there a way to get to the Cloud Sword Sect?¡± Chen Fei suddenly asked after thinking for a moment. If one were to talk about where it was relatively safe now, apart from the large rear area of the court, it would probably be within the range of these top-notch sects. From skin refinement to organ refinement, commonly known as the Five Realms of Body Refinement. Above body refinement, there were even more advanced realms of cultivation. That was the true beginning of transcending the physical body. In the Cloud Sword sect, there were such top-notch powerhouses. And it was precisely because of the existence of such powerhouses that the surroundings of the Cloud Sword sect appeared relatively peaceful. There were rumors that there were wars raging throughout the court, and it was unknown where the problem lay. The only thing Chen Fei could think of at the time was to go to such top-notch sects. As long as he raised his cultivation to a higher level, even if something happened later, he would have the ability to deal with it. ¡°No. The world outside was in chaos, with strange and mysterious things happening. It was difficult and dangerous to travel such a long distance,¡± Chi Defeng shook his head and said, ¡°It wasn¡¯t that time yet.¡± Chen Fei nodded with a slight furrow of his brow and began to count that day¡¯s medicinal herbs. After a moment, Chen Fei handed a herb to Chi Defeng, and Chi Defeng handed another herb back to Chen Fei from behind with an expressionless face. Chen Fei¡¯s eye twitched slightly. The game of distinguishing between true and false had not yet ended. The key was that Chi Defeng now had no hint of shame, just a look of ¡°Oh, you found out, great.¡± ¡°By the way, if I encounter any evil entities, do you have any good ideas for survival?¡± Before leaving, Chen Fei suddenly asked. Unless it were absolutely necessary, Chen Fei would not leave Pingyin County alone. But if there really was such a day, on the journey, he was not afraid of anything else, only afraid of encountering an unstoppable strange phenomenon, which would really be troublesome. ¡°Oh? Have you encountered something evil lately?¡± Chi Defeng looked Chen Fei up and down a few times, but he didn¡¯t seem to be missing any limbs. ¡°I went out of the city a few times and encountered some.¡± ¡°How did you deal with it?¡± Chi Defeng asked curiously. ¡°I used internal energy to wear one down, and I couldn¡¯t wear down the other, so I just ran away.¡± Chen Fei remembered that time with Sun Shu. It was too dangerous, luckily he ran fast enough. Chapter 38 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ah, the method is right,¡± nodded Chi Defeng. ¡°When facing an evil entity, you either need deep cultivation to endure it or run. If you can¡¯t escape, there is no other way.¡± ¡°Is it true that the evil entity can cause hallucinations?¡± suddenly asked Chen Fei. ¡°Have you encountered this level of the evil entity?¡± Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei with some surprise. ¡°I¡¯m not sure,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°The evil entity indeed varies in strength and severity. The kind that causes hallucinations is the most troublesome.¡± After thinking for a moment, Chi Defeng ran to another room and returned shortly after with a secret manual in his hand, which he handed to Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng with confusion. ¡°Clear Heart Formula.¡± ¡°From the Cloud Sword Sect?¡± ¡°Not all techniques are from Cloud Sword Sect,¡± Chi Defeng laughed and cursed, ¡°I don¡¯t know which sect it¡¯s from. It¡¯s not helpful for cultivation and can¡¯t be used to harm enemies. It can only calm the mind and help beginners remain level-headed in emergencies.¡± ¡°Can it help one break free from the hallucinations caused by the evil entity?¡± ¡°Only by cultivating to a high level,¡± Chi Defeng nodded, ¡°but mastering Clear Heart Formula is extremely difficult, and even if you manage to master it, the difficulty of cultivation is immense. You must be mentally prepared.¡± Chen Fei was overjoyed to receive the secret manual. Finally, he had another way to escape from the evil entities. ¡°What about the disciples of Cloud Sword Sect? How do they avoid having hallucinations?¡± Chen Fei remained curious about the sect. ¡°Thunderous Sword Force. This technique is imbued with the power of thunder, making it immune to the effects of the evil entity. Cloud Sword Sect has many similar techniques,¡± shrugged Chi Defeng. Chen Fei grinned. It was no wonder that top sects had comprehensive systems of techniques, making it unnecessary to think so much. It was only cultivators like him who had to scramble for whatever they could get. Surprisingly, Chi Defeng didn¡¯t charge an exorbitant price for Clear Heart Formula. Perhaps he realized that few would be willing to purchase such a supplementary manual, or maybe he was simply being kind. For most warriors, practicing internal energy and techniques was already arduous enough. Learning a technique that was difficult to master and couldn¡¯t directly harm enemies would be unappealing. Even without the interface, Chen Fei still wouldn¡¯t have wanted it. It wasn¡¯t due to a lack of effort but rather his limited talent, time, and energy. ¡°Simplifying Clear Heart Formula¡­simplification was successful¡­Clear Heart Formula ¡ú Coldwater Hair Wash!¡± Chen Fei blinked. So this was a way to reduce brain heat through physical means? Several days had passed since then, and apart from his daily internal energy practice, Chen Fei had spent most of his time integrating new footwork techniques. He wasn¡¯t able to deduce the formula for the Light Spirit Pill yet, so for now, the most important thing was his speed. In the recent incidents he had encountered, if Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been fast enough, he would have been defeated. Therefore, in addition to cultivating his internal energy, footwork was his top priority. As new techniques were continually integrated, Chen Fei could feel himself getting faster and faster. Even his normal speed was gradually approaching his previous sprinting state. Chen Fei had never seen a warrior who had reached the Marrow Tempering realm and wondered what kind of speed they would have. Based on his estimation, he was probably on par, if not a little slower. As for Clear Heart Formula, Chen Fei didn¡¯t neglect it. Besides the threat of the evil entities, he found that his state of mind had become much calmer since he started practicing it. Previously, due to his insufficient strength and various dangerous situations in the outside world, Chen Fei always lacked a sense of security. This lack of security manifested itself in his constant grinding for experience. He had no leisure time or entertainment and was always practicing various techniques. This tension made Chen Fei unconsciously anxious, but the exhaustion deep in his heart was also accumulating and uncontainable. However, after practicing Clear Heart Formula, Chen Fei was able to treat external crises and vigilance more calmly than before, no longer allowing them to constantly surround his mind. In simpler terms, Chen Fei could now face things with a relatively calm attitude. This change resulted in a relaxation of his body and mind, despite his continuous efforts to improve. His mindset was gradually changing. The North City Medical Hall continued to operate as usual, and the Zhang family had brought in some guards from other places. However, the position of managing the medicine hall was now vacant. They didn¡¯t ask Chen Fei to take up the position permanently but allowed him to temporarily take on the responsibilities until further arrangements were made. Chen Fei was in the pill refining room of the medicine hall refining the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. Recently, he had stopped refining Vitality Pills and started to showcase his skill in refining Qi Rejuvenation Pill instead. In order to maintain his relatively genius character, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t always be refining Vitality Pills. Upon discovering that Chen Fei was capable of refining the Qi Rejuvenation Pill, he could clearly feel a change in attitude from the Zhang family. Obviously, the Zhang family had shifted their focus from Chen Fei being just a slightly talented alchemist to an object of great interest. At this rate, perhaps in another decade or so, the Zhang family would willingly bestow upon Chen Fei the recipe for the Light Spirit Pill. Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the pill room. Just as Chen Fei stepped out, Liu Jun ran up to him and exclaimed, ¡°The army has entered the city! The army has entered the city!¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brows. In the end, the army had arrived at Pingyin County. However, it was unclear whether they intended to station themselves there or if they were merely passing through. That night, the most prosperous restaurant in Pingyin County was aglow with light. Both the county officials and the various prominent families were gathered there, hosting a banquet for the army¡¯s generals. Chen Fei was also invited but only sat in the corner of the restaurant¡¯s first floor. As the wine flowed, the atmosphere in the restaurant became increasingly lively. Chen Fei watched the people around him but said nothing, nor did he attempt to strike up a conversation. He simply regarded himself as a transparent individual. It was only approaching midnight when the feast finally ended. The next day, the various prominent families began contributing supplies to the army, including medicinal herbs, elixirs, grains, meats, and a considerable amount of silver. At the same time, they began conscripting young men into the army to replenish their depleted numbers. Due to the army¡¯s arrival, the entire Pingyin County was in a state of great commotion. As the deputy manager of the medical hall, Chen Fei was responsible for arranging the supply of various elixirs and was tasked with refining the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. In private, Chen Fei heard some complaints from the Zhang family. Clearly, the level of their contributions had exceeded what they had voluntarily agreed to. However, with the military¡¯s power at play, the Zhang family had no choice but to comply. Through other channels, Chen Fei inquired about the cultivation methods of the soldiers. In the end, he was somewhat disappointed to find that most of them practiced extremely rudimentary techniques. Only the generals had more advanced cultivation methods, but they were unlikely to teach others their techniques. After all kinds of resources were filled into the army, on the fifth day, the troops stationed outside the city suddenly withdrew. This withdrawal left the people of Pingyin County somewhat puzzled. Shortly thereafter, news arrived that rebels had appeared ten miles outside the county and were heading towards them in a frenzy. Chapter 39 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon hearing this news, the people of Pingyin County were alarmed. The imperial court¡¯s army had abruptly fled, despite their earlier vow to engage the rebel army if they arrived. This was the reason why the prominent families of Pingyin County had contributed so many resources, to protect themselves from potential pillaging by the rebel army. After all, the imperial army tended to follow certain standards, whereas the rebels had no qualms about disregarding them. But now, the imperial army had fled, leaving the people of Pingyin County in a state of uncertainty. Although they could resist by closing the city gates, the duration of their defense was unknown. Moreover, there was no military presence in Pingyin County, only bailiffs and constables from the county government, with rudimentary defenses. The prospect of fending off the oncoming rebel army was daunting. There was also the issue of what would happen if they resisted until the bitter end, with the city ultimately falling to the rebels. The entire Pingyin County would undoubtedly be ransacked. Reports from other towns indicated that any town that resisted would be burned and pillaged, leading to the creation of numerous refugees. Alternatively, if they surrendered without a fight, the outcome may be slightly better, but the rebels were not interested in governing, and would only seek to acquire resources. Pingyin County was at a loss on what to do, with both options posing great difficulties, and both potentially leading to their demise. The only difference was that one was standing and the other kneeling. Ten Miles Away. ¡°Did the Imperial Court¡¯s army retreat?¡± Tan Zhen¡¯an asked the scout below as he sat on his horse. ¡°Yes, they have all evacuated, and in the past few days, they have taken away a lot of Pingyin County¡¯s resources,¡± the scout replied with a lowered head. ¡°What a bunch of cowards. With this kind of courage, they dare to lead the army into battle!¡± Hua Shizhong sneered. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for this group of people, how could we have risen to power? Moreover, if they used Pingyin County to fight us, even if we win in the end, we will suffer heavy losses,¡± Tan Zhen¡¯an said as he looked at the faintly visible city in the distance. He waved his hand, and the entire army accelerated forward. Now that the Imperial Court¡¯s army was not here, Pingyin County was already theirs. Whether Pingyin County resisted or not did not matter to Tan Zhen¡¯an, as he had already made ample preparations to plunder the county. While the people of Pingyin County were still wavering, the city gates of the southern city were already open. Seven or eight of the bailiffs guarding the city were killed before they all surrendered. They had no choice but to surrender since a Marrow Tempering realm expert was a crushing existence against the bailiffs who were at most at the Body Tempering realm. At some point in time, there were rebel soldiers hiding in Pingyin County. If the county government was determined enough to defend the city, they would naturally send heavy troops to guard each city gate. However, with such a cautious mentality, the defense of the city gate naturally became a joke. Chen Fei stayed in his courtyard and listened to the commotion outside. He felt a little irritated. A few days ago, he had thought that the rebel army would not come, but now, they were right in front of him. The medical center had closed after receiving the news of the arrival of the rebel army. Chen Fei originally thought about whether he should go to the Zhang family¡¯s place to hide, but after thinking about it, he decided against it. When the rebel army entered the city, their biggest target was the aristocratic families. If he hid inside, Chen Fei would easily be implicated. Moreover, the Zhang family did not allow Chen Fei to enter the residence, indicating that they did not intend to protect him. As for whether the rebel army would loot the civilians, it would depend on how low their standards were. If it came to it, Chen Fei could only take things as they come. At this time, the usefulness of the Disguise Technique was reflected. At least, no one would recognize him. ¡°In the eyes of an expert, this Disguise Technique probably has some flaws. If there¡¯s a chance in the future, I¡¯ll have to find a stronger disguise technique to learn,¡± Chen Fei thought as he returned to the pill room. He came to a washbasin and buried his entire face in cold water. ¡°Clear Heart Technique experience points +1. Experience points +1. ¡± As Chen Fei continued to practice the Clear Heart Formula, he found a way to increase his experience points ¨C by burying his entire head in cold water for a period of time. He had become so skilled at the technique that he was nearing perfection. With a clear and calm mind, he was able to make decisions more quickly and confidently. However, Chen Fei¡¯s ultimate goal was to leave Pingyin County and join the Cloud Sword Sect. He hoped that the stable environment there would allow him to continue to grow and learn. Moreover, he believed that the sect¡¯s access to resources such as medicinal herbs and secret techniques would be much higher than in Pingyin County. Meanwhile, at the county¡¯s yamen (government office), the local officials and powerful families were gathered to meet with Tan Zhen¡¯an, a military general. Unlike their jovial interactions with the imperial army, the atmosphere was tense and apprehensive. ¡°Since everyone is here, I will speak,¡± Tan Zhen¡¯an said with a smile. ¡°You all know why I¡¯m here.¡± The county magistrate replied, ¡°General Tan, we will do everything in our power to meet your demands.¡± ¡°Good,¡± Tan Zhen¡¯an said. ¡°Otherwise, if someone fails to comply, we¡¯ll be accused of not providing adequate advance notice.¡± He then proceeded to announce the exorbitant sums of money and resources each family was required to contribute. The families were alarmed by the demands, which would drain their resources entirely. ¡°My Zhou family has not been doing well in recent years, and I cannot come up with that much silver,¡± one member protested. ¡°My Zheng family is small and cannot afford this,¡± another added. Before anyone could say anything else, there was a flash of light, and they were suddenly covered in fresh blood. The two men who had spoken up earlier had already become corpses. ¡°This isn¡¯t a negotiation, it¡¯s an order,¡± Hua ShiZhong said, nonchalantly sheathing his sword. His smirk conveyed amusement at the families¡¯ fear. ¡°If anyone cannot fulfill their obligations, speak up now.¡± Two days to pay the money, ten days to deliver the goods. With that, Tan Zhen¡¯an dismissed the meeting, which had been nothing more than a series of orders. The members of each family glanced at each other, especially at the corpses on the ground, and shuddered involuntarily. The atmosphere was such that one wrong word could mean drawing a sword and killing someone without a second thought. After the meeting, everyone returned to their respective families and passed on the news. It was clear that lives were being bought with money now, and those who refused to pay had already met their fate at the county yamen. Chapter 40 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the backyard of the county office, Tan Zhen¡¯an was practicing a set of powerful fist techniques. Each strike produced a deep sound that resonated like a war drum, causing those around him to feel a sense of tension. After a while, Tan Zhen¡¯an stopped and turned to Hua Shizhong. ¡°Have you thoroughly investigated the matter?¡± he asked. Hua Shizhong nodded. ¡°Yes, I have. The best inner strength practitioner in Pingyin County is Hua Linjin of the Zhao Family. He was brought back by the Zhao Family¡¯s ancestors from outside the county. He¡¯s not considered weak even in the Visceral Tempering Realm. And there are also the Li Family¡¯s Water Drop Sword and the Zhang Family¡¯s Sky Treading Sparrow techniques, both of which are extraordinary.¡± ¡°Bring some people back in ten days and retrieve these cultivation techniques,¡± Tan Zhen¡¯an ordered. ¡°But I¡¯m afraid those people won¡¯t agree,¡± Hua Shizhong said. ¡°Find an excuse and ally with a few aristocratic families. There will always be someone willing to help us act as the vanguard,¡± Tan Zhen¡¯an replied. Hua Shizhong smiled cruelly. This was his favorite thing to do. Getting these aristocratic families to surrender their resources was just the beginning. The next step was to devour a portion of the families and seize their assets. This would minimize resistance and maximize benefits. ¡°Oh, and a few friends from the Green Forest want to join us. Do you want to accept them?¡± Hua Shizhong asked. ¡°Do as you see fit,¡± Tan Zhen¡¯an replied, taking a sip of tea. ¡°After you get those secret manuals, send them directly to me.¡± Hua Shizhong bowed and watched Tan Zhen¡¯an return to his study with reverence in his eyes. The following morning, the Zhang family approached Chen Fei with a request to refine the Qi Rejuvenation Pill. The rebel army had demanded not only silver but also a large number of medicinal pills and grain from all the aristocratic families in Pingyin County, leaving them in a desperate situation. In the face of such a powerful force, these usually arrogant aristocratic families seemed no different from ordinary people. Although Chen Fei did not have a good relationship with the Zhang family and had even reneged on his promise to share the formula for the Light Spirit Pill last time, he agreed to their request after careful consideration. After all, staying with the Zhang family was still relatively safe, and he didn¡¯t know when he could leave Pingyin County, given the dangers outside. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was too weak, and he lacked the experience of surviving in the wild. He was afraid he wouldn¡¯t be able to complete his mission if he traveled a long distance. The refining task the Zhang family gave him was indeed heavy for an ordinary alchemist. But Chen Fei had already perfected the formula for the Qi Rejuvenation Pill and was able to produce the maximum number of pills from each furnace, which meant he only needed four hours to complete the task. He kept the remaining medicinal herbs for himself since there were no more available in Pingyin County, and it was impossible to hire refugees to leave the city due to the rebel army¡¯s blockade. At the black market. After being closed for three days, the black market quietly reopened. However, compared to its former liveliness, the dark market was now deserted, with food and medicinal pills being the most sought-after items. Food was a given, but pills could be traded for some food from the aristocratic families. In the end, eating was the most important thing. ¡°Is there really no way to leave Pingyin County?¡± Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng as they sat in a small house. Despite Chi Defeng always fooling Chen Fei with fake medicine, the two of them had a good relationship. Chen Fei knew that Chi Defeng, having been a black market peddler for so many years, was undoubtedly much stronger than him in terms of social connections. ¡°There is a way to leave Pingyin County, but we don¡¯t have any caravans going to the Cloud Sword Sect,¡± Chi Defeng said helplessly as he reclined on a chair. ¡°I don¡¯t have to go directly to the Cloud Sword Sect. I can go to other places first,¡± Chen Fei whispered. As the various aristocratic families handed over supplies and the rebel army restrained their soldiers, Pingyin County was only a little quieter than usual, with no major killings or looting. However, perhaps due to his cultivation of the Clear Heart Formula, Chen Fei felt a storm brewing. Something else might happen ten days later. Before that, if there was a chance, Chen Fei still hoped to leave Pingyin County. ¡°No, there isn¡¯t,¡± Chi Defeng shook his head, ¡°there were already very few caravans before, and recently, there hasn¡¯t been a single one.¡± ¡°What are your plans then?¡± Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng in confusion. This shrewd man must have a backup plan. ¡°Wait for these rebels to leave,¡± Chi Defeng stood up and rubbed his waist. ¡°Those rebel soldiers are targeting those aristocratic families. No one cares about civilians like us. As long as we are careful, we can get through this.¡± Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng suspiciously but said nothing, turning and leaving the black market As time passed, the Zhang family came to collect the Qi Rejuvenation Pills every day, and the security of Pingyin County began to deteriorate. The restrained soldiers gradually started to show their true nature, and robbery and murder started to appear in Pingyin County. Most were committed by the rebel army, and some by the people of Pingyin County themselves. In such an environment, the evil in some people¡¯s hearts found its way out. Chen Fei listened to the occasional cries and did nothing, as it was beyond his ability. Instead, he worked harder to cultivate, never wasting a moment. Chen Fei was unsure if it was due to the pressure, but on the fifth day, he managed to crack the recipe for the Light Spirit Pill and successfully made it for the first time. [Alchemy Technique: Light Spirit Pill (Beginner 1/100)] ¡°Simplifying the Light Spirit Pill¡­ Simplification was successful¡­ Light Spirit Pill to Qi Rejuvenation Pill!¡± A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he couldn¡¯t buy any medicine on the market lately. Now that he could make the Light Spirit Pill, he could finally be self-sufficient with the materials he had saved up. On the eighth day, the three martial arts secret manuals he received from the Zhang family were completely integrated by Chen Fei. [Martial Arts: Ascending Clouds Steps (Great Completion)] Compared to the Cloud Crossing he had before, Chen Fei¡¯s speed had now fully increased to his previous brisk walking state. If he briskly walked now, there was a feeling of lightning-fast speed. Although it might be a bit exaggerated, Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts had indeed improved. On the eleventh day, in the evening, Chen Fei buried his head in cold water. At some point, the world seemed to become quiet. Chen Fei stood up unconsciously, looking at the surroundings and sensing every thought that floated through his mind. A feeling of complete control over himself rose in Chen Fei¡¯s heart. Instinctively, he picked up the long sword next to him and used the Fire Sword. Although he had already practiced the Fire Sword to Great Completion, he had never felt as thorough as he did now. In a moment of contemplation, the Immortal Way shot out instantly. The next moment, three sword lights flashed, finally merging into one in mid-air, flickering for a moment before slowly dissipating. Chen Fei joyfully watched the sword light. Just now, he had used the Immortal Way three times in an instant, which was impossible in the past. But today, he did it. ¡°Three Immortal Swords?¡± ¡°Bzzzt!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself when a sudden dizziness attacked his brain. He stumbled and leaned against the wall. After a while, Chen Fei opened his eyes and found that the feeling of control he had just experienced was gone. Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Wiped Clean Chapter 41: Wiped Clean Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation [Cultivation Method: Clear Heart Formula (Great Completion)] ¡°I never expected that, after reaching the peak of the Heart Cleansing Technique, I would be able to activate such a special state,¡± Chen Fei pondered, reflecting on the recent events. The level of control he had over his body and his surroundings was so profound that it completely immersed him. However, this state had its limitations. Its duration was short, and it carried significant side effects. After taking a brief rest, Chen Fei noticed a slight improvement in his dizziness. The special state induced by the Clear Heart Formula had a remarkably apparent impact on enhancing his combat strength. Just by employing Three Immortal Swords, Chen Fei could wield a completely new lethal technique. The Three Immortal Swords originated from the Immortal Cloud Sword, but Chen Fei had only managed to obtain a fragmented version of the secret manual. Consequently, many of the sword moves were incomprehensible gibberish. As a result, the Three Immortal Sword could be considered a technique devised by Chen Fei himself. In comparison to the Immortal Shows the Way technique, the power of the three swords was considerably greater. It was conceivable that this technique could pose a threat to martial artists in the Marrow Refinement realm, albeit a minor one. However, given Chen Fei¡¯s relatively low inner strength realm, bridging the gap between two levels to confront an enemy was an extremely arduous task. ¡°It¡¯s quite surprising.¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but break into a smile. As he wiped the water off his face with a towel, a series of urgent knocks echoed from outside the courtyard. ¡°Steward Chen, is Steward Chen here?¡± Liu Jun¡¯s voice carried an air of anxiety. Curiosity piqued, Chen Fei opened the courtyard door, only to find Liu Jun panting heavily. Sensing the urgency in Liu Jun¡¯s demeanor, Chen Fei allowed him to enter and promptly closed the door behind him. Observing Liu Jun¡¯s peculiar behavior, Chen Fei held back his urge to inquire, patiently awaiting an explanation. ¡°The Zhang family has been annihilated!¡± Liu Jun turned to look at Chen Fei, his voice low and solemn. ¡°What?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but freeze, completely taken aback by the news he received from Liu Jun. ¡°The Zhao family brought their people and surrounded the Zhang family. The family head was killed, and many young masters and young ladies lost their lives,¡± Liu Jun uttered, his body involuntarily trembling as he spoke. Liu Jun had grown up working in the clinic and considered the Zhang family as his own. Hearing of their sudden destruction felt like the collapse of his world. Chen Fei probed for more details, wanting to understand the full extent of the situation. He learned that the rebel army had joined forces with the Zhao family and used a flimsy pretext to launch a direct attack on the Zhang family. Without any opportunity to defend themselves, Zhang Ting and several elders of the Zhang Clan were instantly killed. All the direct descendants had perished, leaving only a handful of collateral relatives barely clinging to life. The Zhang family¡¯s wealth and resources were seized, and the surviving collateral relatives were forcibly expelled from the mansion, and left to wander the streets as homeless individuals. The once-proud Zhang family had been utterly shattered. It wasn¡¯t just the Zhang family that suffered; two other aristocratic families were also implicated in the incident. The rebel army and other aristocratic families found convenient excuses to annex them as well. ¡°He truly left nothing behind,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. After the various aristocratic families surrendered their resources, the rebel soldiers mercilessly unleashed their blades. Perhaps fearing severe repercussions, they formed an alliance with the other aristocratic families in Pingyin County to minimize their losses. While conflicts and grudges among the county¡¯s aristocratic families were not uncommon, they were usually kept in check and restrained. However, the current situation had thrown such restraints out the window. The thirst for power and the opportunity to seize resources had overridden any sense of moderation or diplomacy. With more powerful rebel soldiers now in their ranks and have already suffered significant losses, it was unlikely that they would let go of any opportunity to strengthen themselves. Killing other aristocratic families to replenish their forces seemed like a plausible course of action. ¡°Steward Chen, do you think something will happen to us?¡± Liu Jun asked anxiously, his face pale. His utmost concern was whether the Zhao family also target them given that they¡¯d annihilated the Zhang family? ¡°We¡¯re just employees at the medical center. We aren¡¯t direct descendants of the Zhang family,¡± Chen Fei contemplated for a moment, his certainty wavering. Logically speaking, the Zhao family wouldn¡¯t pose a threat to them. However, in this world, common sense seemed to hold little weight. The unfolding events had shattered any sense of predictability or stability. Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of someone pounding on the door reverberated through the room, causing Chen Fei to furrow his brows. He approached the door and opened it, revealing three individuals standing outside. One of them held a portrait in his hand, constantly comparing it to Chen Fei. ¡°Are you Chen Fei?¡± the man asked. ¡°Yes, 1 am,¡± Chen Fei replied, his curiosity piqued. He glanced at the portrait and recognized that it depicted his own likeness. The level of preparation and attention to detail involved was truly meticulous. ¡°I am Zhao Xia. The Qingzheng Medical Center will now belong to the Zhao family. Come with me immediately; the family wishes to meet you,¡± Zhao Xia declared proudly. Chen Fei contemplated for a moment, weighing his options, before nodding. ¡°Very well. Lead the way.¡± With the Zhao family currently at the height of their power, Chen Fei saw no need to provoke them unnecessarily. Besides, he was also curious about the circumstances surrounding the Zhang family¡¯s downfall. Understanding what had transpired would be beneficial. ¡°Good, good!¡± Zhao Xia exclaimed happily, pleased with Chen Fei¡¯s cooperation. An alchemist held significant value to the Zhao family. Chen Fei turned to Liu Jun and gave him a few instructions before following Zhao Xia and the other two individuals to the residence of the Zhao family. Compared to the somber atmosphere of the past few days, the Zhao family¡¯s residence appeared much livelier today. Chen Fei glanced around and noticed several familiar faces from the medical center in the crowd. ¡°Elder Zeng!¡± Chen Fei approached Zeng Defang¡¯s side and called out in a hushed voice. ¡°Chen Fei, you¡¯re here,¡± Zeng Defang turned towards him and let out a slight sigh. He placed a comforting hand on Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Be cautious in the coming days. If you encounter any difficulties, don¡¯t hesitate to seek my help.¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder Zeng.¡± Chen Fei lifted his gaze and observed Zeng Defang closely. He could see the signs of fatigue etched on Zeng Defang¡¯s face. The sudden destruction of the Zhang family must have deeply affected him. After all, Zeng Defang had worked closely with the Zhang family for many years, and they had treated him well. There was undoubtedly still a lingering sense of attachment between them. Now that he was part of the Zhao family, Zeng Defang would not be taken lightly. His ability to refine the Light Spirit Pill, one of the highest-grade cultivation pills in Pingyin County, made him a valuable asset. It was unlikely that any aristocratic family would overlook such a lucrative opportunity. Soon, the head of the Zhao family arrived in the hall and offered comforting words, providing some solace to those who had previously worked at the medical center and rice shop. Chen Fei pretended to listen attentively, but his attention was secretly fixed on another person¡ªLing Hanjun, the leader of the mountain bandits who had once wreaked havoc in the city. Chen Fei was taken aback by the unexpected encounter with Ling Han in this setting. Moreover, Ling Hanjun appeared to be a distinguished guest of the Zhao family, which left Chen Fei quite surprised. Chen Fei decided not to conceal his thoughts. The face he had encountered before was likely a disguise. After all, Chen Fei was now just a seemingly harmless alchemist in the Skin Toughening realm. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Brother Ling has been searching for someone. If there¡¯s anything the Zhao family needs assistance with, Brother Ling, please don¡¯t hesitate to ask,¡± Zhao Chengji said with a smile. The previous night, when they besieged the Zhang family, Ling Hanjun¡¯s strength had impressed Zhao Chengji greatly. Ling Hanjun¡¯s cultivation was at the peak of the Bone Forging realm, and his fighting skills were profound and exquisite. He stood out even among the rebel soldiers as an exceptional individual. ¡°Recently, I have encountered several martial artists at the Bone Tempering realm. Are there any other notable experts in Pingyin County who have reached the Bone Tempering realm or beyond?¡± Ling Hanjun swept his gaze across the individuals present below the stage, his disappointment evident. ¡°Brother Ling, are you seeking a sparring partner?¡± Zhao Chengji speculated, thinking that Ling Hanjun desired to enhance his skills in preparation for advancing to the Marrow Refinement realm. ¡°No, I am searching for an adversary. He is the one who killed my brother!¡± Ling Hanjun¡¯s expression turned cold, his eyes filled with a chilling determination. ¡°Who dares to be so audacious?¡± Zhao Chengji exclaimed, his voice filled with righteous indignation. ¡°Brother Ling, if you have a portrait of that individual, I can rally the Zhao family¡¯s resources to assist you in locating that thief.¡± Ling Hanjun furrowed his brows, deep in thought. ¡°I¡¯ve been contemplating this for some time now. It¡¯s highly likely that the person I encountered that day had mastered the art of disguise. The appearance 1 witnessed may have been a facade,¡± he speculated. Ling Hanjun considered the possibility that the person in question had learned to conceal their true identity. Additionally, it was also plausible that the individual had already left Pingyin County, which explained the difficulty in finding them.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: No Refund Chapter 42: No Refund Translator Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Whether it was seeking revenge for Ling Hanjun or retrieving the piece of leather paper, Ling Hanjun was determined to find and eliminate the responsible individual. ¡°Disguise? That does complicate matters,¡± Zhao Chengji acknowledged, pondering the situation. After a moment, he suggested, ¡°However, I can recommend someone to you, Ling Hanjun. He possesses extensive knowledge in disguising techniques. Perhaps he can be of assistance.¡± Intrigued, Ling Hanjun asked, ¡°Who is this person?¡± ¡°It is Xing Wenxiang, the former constable of Pingyin County,¡± Zhao Chengji replied with a smile. With the Zhao family¡¯s banquet swiftly coming to an end, everyone began to disperse. Chen Fei¡¯s position as the deputy steward of the North City medical center remained unchanged. It seemed that the Zhao family did not have a suitable candidate to replace him, so they decided to maintain the current management structure. Given the circumstances, the Zhao family believed that nobody would dare to cause trouble. The consequences faced by the Zhang family served as a stark warning to others. As time passed, it surprised everyone that the rebel army did not withdraw from Pingyin County despite acquiring sufficient supplies. Instead, they chose to stay behind. The county government had effectively dissolved, and the rebel forces had assumed control over Pingyin County. The person in charge of the county now belonged to the rebel faction. The various aristocratic families in Pingyin County found themselves in a state of distress. Initially, they had anticipated that the rebel army would eventually depart from the county. After all, the rebel forces stationed in Pingyin County were just a smaller contingent, with the main force operating elsewhere. It seemed that this rebel army was primarily focused on looting supplies, which they would then deliver to the main army. If the imperial forces had chosen another location as their base, it would have been relatively simple to handle a rebel force of Pingyin County¡¯s scale. However, to their surprise, the rebel army chose to remain in Pingyin County and assert control over everything. This unexpected development left the aristocratic families in a state of uncertainty and unease. The city gates swung open, and the flow of supplies resumed. The shops in Pingyin County reopened for business, giving the illusion that everything was back to normal. However, everyone was acutely aware that everything had changed. While the frequency of killings and pillaging had reduced compared to the initial chaos, such incidents still occurred sporadically. Unfortunately, it was the rebel soldiers themselves who often committed these crimes. Despite Tan Zhen¡¯an¡¯s attempts to maintain discipline among his subordinates, the structure of the rebel army was complex and decentralized. Orders and prohibitions were difficult to enforce effectively. Even when rebel soldiers committed wrongdoings, the punishment was often carried out by their fellow comrades. The situation remained unpredictable and volatile, leaving the people of Pingyin County on edge, knowing that safety and stability were far from assured. Fair punishment would indeed be a rarity in such circumstances. Those who dared to engage in acts of arson, murder, and plunder were swiftly executed without trial. All the pills in Pingyin County, particularly those used for cultivation, had been confiscated and collected by the rebel army. The various aristocratic families were required to deliver a specified quantity of pills every month, while the remainder would be retained by the rebel forces. Similarly, other resources, though not as exaggerated as pills, had to be surrendered to the rebel army¡¯as well. In return, the rebel army offered only a small amount of silver taels as a form of compensation. The people from the aristocratic families were left astounded by this turn of events. They never expected to be held captive and forced to toil for the benefit of the rebel army. Their autonomy and freedom had been completely stripped away. The outcome that unfolded was beyond anyone¡¯s expectations. With the annexation of other aristocratic families, Pingyin County, which was already relatively weak, became even more vulnerable. Any thoughts of resistance were quickly dismissed, as it seemed futile against the overwhelming rebel forces. The notion of moving their entire families out of Pingyin County was too perilous for any aristocratic family to consider. It would be akin to a slave attempting to escape-if caught, the consequences would be dire. The same applied to the aristocratic families; if they were to dare leave Pingyin County during this time, the repercussions would be severe if they were apprehended. The rebel soldiers had replaced the guards at all four city gates, making it virtually impossible for anyone with valuable skills or connections to leave Pmgyin County. Only ordinary people without any particular expertise or influence were allowed to enter and exit the county with relative ease. The rebel army appeared to be utilizing Pingyin County as a logistical hub or a testing ground. They seemed to understand that complete destruction would hinder their own growth and ambitions. Therefore, the county remained intact to some extent. The Zhao family began to exert their influence over the medical hall, pressuring them to provide pills. Chen Fei found himself burdened with numerous tasks and responsibilities, but his compensation was reduced to a basic salary. The aristocratic families, already facing financial strain, struggled to meet the demands imposed upon them. It became a cycle of oppression-the rebel army oppressing the aristocratic families, and the aristocratic families, in turn, oppressing others. Chen Fei did not resist this arrangement and instead cooperated. Whenever someone from the Zhao family approached him, he feigned exhaustion, reflecting the weight of his responsibilities and the toll it took on him. Chen Fei portrayed a pale complexion and unsteady footsteps as if he were on the verge of collapsing at any moment. However, he consistently delivered the required quantities of medicinal pills without any sign of shirking his responsibilities. The members of the Zhao family couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of sympathy towards Chen Fei. Their concern primarily stemmed from the fear that if Chen Fei were to collapse, there would be a shortfall in the pill deliveries each month, ultimately leading to their own misfortune. In response, they increased the amount of money provided to Chen Fei. Additionally, they offered him better quality food and beverages, hoping that these provisions would help sustain Chen Fei amidst the intensity of his pill refinement tasks. Simultaneously, the Zhao family instructed Chen Fei to refrain from working at the medical hall and instead conduct his pill refinement within his own courtyard. They would provide him with the necessary medicinal herbs and collect the completed pills on a daily basis. At night, once the Zhao family members had left, Chen Fei would wearily close the door, straightening his back as the fatigue vanished from his face. In reality, his pill refinement skills far surpassed the public perception. Although his displayed level of Qi Rejuvenation Pill refining was only at the master level, and the quantity of pills produced seemed average, Chen Fei completed the day¡¯s tasks in a mere two hours. He would then use the remaining herbs to refine pills for his personal use. Having refined a substantial number of herbal pills and honed his proficiency in the Light Spirit Pill to perfection, Chen Fei estimated that he would be able to break through to the level of Great Completion in a short period of time. This kind of life seemed pretty good? Despite the apparent stability, Chen Fei remained determined to find a way to leave Pingyin County and explore other cities. However, the recent heightened activity of the gangrene on his arm raised concerns. This had previously occurred during his pursuit of Sun Shu, indicating that something unusual or potentially dangerous was happening in the vicinity. Although there seemed to be nothing out of the ordinary in Pingyin County itself, the recurrence of the gangrene left Chen Fei feeling a sense of unease and caution. Chen Fei had even contemplated changing his appearance and infiltrating the rebel army in order to make his escape from Pingyin County. However, the unexpected decision of the rebel army to remain in the county had disrupted his plans, leaving him with limited options and increasing his sense of urgency. ¡®In recent times, have there been any unusual occurrences outside the city?¡± Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng as they met in the black market. ¡°Yes, the situation has been rather abnormal lately,¡± Chi Defeng responded, nodding. He explained that they were facing difficulties in hiring refugees to venture outside the city. Many people were too fearful to travel to Pingyin Mountain, despite the increased payments from the aristocratic families. Although the rebel army had attempted to enter Pingyin Mountain multiple times, they had yet to achieve any significant gains. ¡°If this situation continues, something is bound to happen, isn¡¯t it?¡± Chen Fei remarked with a grave tone, expressing his concern over the escalating circumstances. ¡±Recently, there is a group being organized to leave Pingyin County. If you¡¯re interested in leaving, I¡¯ll notify you when the time comes,¡± Chi Defeng suggested after considering the situation. ¡°What will be the price?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°It won¡¯t be cheap, and you¡¯ll likely be charged a high fee on the spot,¡± Chi Defeng warned. ¡°Very well,¡± Chen Fei nodded, feeling a sense of relief. As long as he could secure a means of departure, he was willing to pay the price. The specific amount of money was a concern, but Chen Fei believed he could manage the necessary travel expenses. With a significant stash of Qi Rejuvenation Pills, Chen Fei had been contemplating selling them in the black market. The current market price for medicinal pills had reached a relatively high level, and Chen Fei¡¯s anticipation grew. He couldn¡¯t afford to wait any longer. Moreover, he recently discovered a peculiar feature on the interface. It allowed him to save real money, but he couldn¡¯t withdraw it. Once he topped up, there would be no possibility of a refund. The funds could only be utilized for¡¯ simplification transactions. He was really using his money to create happiness in that sense! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: I’m Making a Fortune Chapter 43: I¡¯m Making a Fortune Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Do you sell Qi Rejuvenation Pill?¡± In the black market, Chen Fei altered his appearance once again. He approached a stall and inquired cautiously about the price. ¡°Twenty-five taels,¡± the stall owner responded lazily, casting a casual glance at Chen Fei. Chen Fei expressed surprise at the steep price. Just two days prior, he had conducted his investigations and found that the cost was still 20 taels per pill. The sudden and significant increase caught him off guard. Prior to the arrival of the rebel army, the market price for the Qi Rejuvenation Pill had been a mere ten taels per pill. The current exorbitant price reflected the turbulent circumstances and the rising demand for such medicinal items. ¡°Don¡¯t assume it¡¯s too expensive. You¡¯re aware of the current situation in Pingyin County. The majority of the pills have been requisitioned, and it¡¯s already challenging to obtain even a small quantity,¡± the stall owner clarified, noticing Chen Fei¡¯s sudden retreat before finishing his inquiry. ¡°Indeed,¡± Chen Fei agreed, a smile spreading across his face. He asked, ¡°Do you accept Qi Rejuvenation pills?¡± ¡­.. The stall owner raised an eyebrow in response. ¡°You want to sell them?¡± The stall owner, who had been reclining in his chair, suddenly sat up straight and regarded Chen Fei attentively. ¡°What does it look like? Actually, the appearance doesn¡¯t matter much. What quantity can you provide daily? If it¡¯s a substantial amount, we can negotiate the price.¡± ¡°I can guarantee around twenty to thirty pills per day,¡± Chen Fei responded confidently. ¡°Good! If you can maintain that quantity, 1¡¯11 offer you this price per pill,¡± the stall owner agreed, making a gesture to indicate his agreement. Observing the gesture, Chen Fei shook his head slightly. ¡°You were selling them for twenty-five taels, but you¡¯re only willing to pay fifteen taels. That¡¯s too low.¡± Chen Fei recognized the disparity in the offered price and sought a more equitable agreement for his Qi Rejuvenation Pills. ¡°Fifteen taels may not be insignificant, but I also have my own expenses to bear,¡± the stall owner replied with a chuckle. ¡°Alright, I will take it into consideration,¡± Chen Fei responded without elaborating further. He smiled and began to walk away. ¡°Sigh, don¡¯t go just yet. We can negotiate the price,¡± the stall owner called out, hoping to engage in further discussion and reach a more favorable agreement. Seeing Chen Fei about to depart, the stall owner hastily halted him. In the current circumstances, pill refiners who could freely roam outside were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns. The opportunity to purchase twenty to thirty Qi Rejuvenation Pills each day would undoubtedly be significant. Chen Fei paused and gazed at the stall owner without uttering a word. ¡°Name your price,¡± the stall owner conceded, feeling somewhat helpless. ¡°Twenty-three taels,¡± Chen Fei proposed. The stall owner shook his head vigorously as if playing a rattle drum. ¡°This price is too high.¡± ¡°The prices of pills fluctuate every few days. Perhaps in a few days, you might turn a profit,¡± Chen Fei suggested, hoping to negotiate a more favorable deal. The stall owner responded skeptically, ¡°How can prices keep increasing? There are very few people who can afford twenty-five taels. 1 only took them to provide a backup supply for my main family.¡± ¡°In that case, how much do you propose?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°Sixteen taels. This price seems reasonable,¡± the stall owner suggested. After some haggling, Chen Fei and the stall owner eventually agreed upon a purchase price of twenty taels per pill. Although Chen Fei appeared somewhat regretful on the surface, he couldn¡¯t hide his internal delight. Prior to the arrival of the rebel army, Chen Fei had sold Qi Rejuvenation Pills for less than eight taels each, and he had to personally procure the medicinal ingredients. Now, with the Zhao Family providing the herbs and the soaring price of Qi Rejuvenation Pills in the market, Chen Fei was making a significant profit. Utilizing his refined method for producing Great Completion Qi Rejuvenation Pills, he could sell approximately twenty-five pills on the black market daily. This translated to a profit of five hundred taels of silver per day. Comparing this to the past, it was an enormous leap and a considerable increase in income for Chen Fei. ¡°Take a look at these medicinal pills. There are approximately a hundred of them,¡± Chen Fei stated as he retrieved a medicine bottle from his bag. The stall owner dared not be careless. While appearance might not have been a priority earlier, having better-looking pills would certainly be more desirable. As the cork was opened, a delightful medicinal fragrance wafted through the air. The stall owner meticulously poured out one pill and examined its smooth and round surface, eliciting a smile of satisfaction. With the quality of the Qi Rejuvenation Pills at such a level, paying the agreed-upon price was not a loss. The stall owner anticipated receiving praise from his main family for having made such a shrewd purchase. ¡°Keep the money safe,¡± the stall owner advised Chen Fei. He checked the quantity of pills once more, ensuring that everything was in order. He then swiftly counted the silver and placed it in front of Chen Fei. The weight of the two thousand taels of silver was substantial, resulting in a muffled sound as it landed on the counter. In the black market, transactions were typically conducted in cash, and the use of banknotes was rare. Due to the presence of the rebel army, people were apprehensive about employing banknotes. Chen Fei shouldered the package of silver and gazed at the stall owner, inquiring, ¡°Do you also accept the Light Spirit Pills?¡± The stall owner¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment. This was an unexpected revelation. In the past, the market price for Light Spirit Pills had been fifteen taels, but it had now skyrocketed. Consequently, very few martial artists chose to use Light Spirit Pills for cultivation. Even those in the Bone Tempering realm primarily relied on the Qi Rejuvenation Pills. Despite the decreased demand for Light Spirit Pills among martial artists, the rebel army continued to seek them eagerly. Chen Fei realized that if he had a sufficient supply of Light Spirit Pills, he could potentially exchange some for Qi Rejuvenation Pills and Vitality Pills. ¡°I have the knowledge of how to refine Light Spirit Pills, although my proficiency is average, and 1 don¡¯t produce a large quantity. If you¡¯re willing to trust me, you can provide the herbs, and we can split the profits according to an agreed-upon ratio,¡± Chen Fei proposed. Chen Fei had nearly exhausted his own stock of Light Spirit Pill ingredients. With no medicinal herbs available in Pingyin County and Chi Defeng unable to find any refugees to gather them, Chen Fei had no choice but to turn to the stall owners. Many of these individuals were affiliated with aristocratic families in Pingyin County and might have access to the necessary resources. ¡°One set of medicinal ingredients for one Light Spirit Pill. That¡¯s the bottom line,¡± the stall owner asserted, contemplating the proposal. After a moment of consideration, he proposed, ¡°How about this? We will provide the medicinal ingredients in exchange for one Light Spirit Pill. Additionally, we will compensate you with three taels of silver for your efforts.¡± Chen Fei smiled and replied, ¡°It¡¯s a little too low. How about six taels? I¡¯m fond of that number.¡± The stall owner thought for a moment and eventually agreed, saying, ¡°Alright. Take it as I¡¯m making friends with you.¡± He recognized that there were only a handful of pill refiners in Pingyin County capable of producing Light Spirit Pills. Moreover, attempting to cultivate new pill refiners was no longer a viable option due to the scarcity of medicinal herbs. Exchanging a portion of medicinal herbs for a Light Spirit Pill was already a fair deal. In the past, this would have been considered a lucrative profit. However, with the current skyrocketing value of medicinal herbs, it could only be deemed as a decent trade. ¡°Give me three sets of medicinal herbs in advance. I¡¯ll find you tomorrow,¡± Chen Fei requested. ¡°Alright, please wait a moment,¡± the stall owner replied. He then proceeded to the back hall and instructed his staff to gather the medicinal herbs. Simultaneously, he reported the transaction to the relevant parties. Within the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the medicinal herbs were placed into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. He examined the ingredients to ensure their quality, then politely bid farewell to the stall owner before leaving the black market. As Chen Fei was halfway through his journey, he transferred all the silver taels into the interface, causing his burden to lighten. Surprisingly, the mysterious little tail did not appear this time, which was unexpected but also a relief for Chen Fei. It seemed that the aristocratic family backing the stall owner was genuinely interested in cooperating with him, or perhaps they were simply taking their time to observe. Cautiously navigating the streets of Pingyin County a few times, Chen Fei eventually returned to his rented courtyard. Instead of immediately engaging in pill refinement, he decided to take a moment to rest. Retrieving a secret manual from his belongings, he began studying the Origin Returning Bow Technique. Chen Fei had acquired a total of three books from Chi Defeng, and there were no more available copies. The art of archery was not widely practiced among martial artists, and it was even rarer to find manuals on the subject. In the military, more individuals used bows and arrows, but the secret manuals were heavily guarded and rarely found outside. Chen Fei¡¯s decision to practice archery was not due to a perceived weakness in his swordsmanship. Instead, he wanted to expand his repertoire and have a long-range method of engaging enemies. While hidden weapons were a viable option, their limited range posed a disadvantage. Given Chen Fei¡¯s accomplished movement technique and the significant investment he had made in refining it, it made sense to explore long-range combat methods such as archery. Chen Fei recognized that in close-quarter combat, his exceptional movement technique compensated for any deficiencies. However, when faced with opponents who were too strong or situations that required long-range engagement, he was reluctant to rely solely on close combat. This was where the bow and arrow would prove advantageous. Another motivating factor for Chen Fei¡¯s pursuit of archery was that he had recently reached the pinnacle of proficiency in all the techniques he had mastered. There was a limit to the time he could devote to cultivating his inner strength, and he couldn¡¯t spend the entire day refining pills. Furthermore, even if he had an abundance of medicinal herbs, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t want to continue refining endlessly. Earning money and accumulating wealth brought a sense of satisfaction and happiness, and the interface also required silver for various purposes. However, Chen Fei understood that these endeavors should not overshadow his primary goal of increasing his strength. It was crucial for him to maintain a balanced approach. Chen Fei acknowledged that maintaining a steady progression in his proficiency and witnessing his strength grow incrementally had become an integral part of his life. He couldn¡¯t afford to quit or become complacent. The pursuit of strength was a lifelong journey, and he was determined to continue pushing forward.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Examination Chapter 44: Examination Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Discovered the Origin Returning Bow Technique. Would you like to spend one tael of silver to learn the simplified version of the Origin Returning Bow Technique?¡± ¡°The Origin Returning Bow Technique is being simplified. Simplification is successful. Origin Returning Bow Technique -> Mix Noodles!¡± Once again, Chen Fei found himself taken aback by this unexpected simplification. He blinked, wondering about the connection between an archery technique and noodle mixing. Did they all share a one-track mind? However, noodles were certainly not tendons. Chen Fei grinned and rummaged through the food reserves, but to his dismay, he couldn¡¯t find any noodles. Nevertheless, he knew a simple solution to this problem. He would have the Zhao family send some over tomorrow. In the eyes of the Zhao Family, Chen Fei was merely a gold worker. If he wanted to enjoy a bowl of noodles, he had to make a special request to fulfill this culinary desire. Since he couldn¡¯t farm proficiency at the moment, Chen Fei decided to shift his focus to something else. He took out the medicinal ingredients he had acquired earlier for the Light Spirit Pill. The proficiency of the Light Spirit Pill was still slightly below Great Completion, but Chen Fei estimated that he would be able to achieve it within a few more days. Although he hadn¡¯t reached complete mastery, he had successfully refined the Light Spirit Pill, and the quantity of pills produced was substantial. ¡­.. Currently, Chen Fei was in the process of refining a cauldron of Light Spirit Pills. He anticipated having at least two pills, and if luck was on his side, he might end up with three. Therefore, in the underground market, exchanging a set of medicinal herbs for a Light Spirit Pill and receiving a payment of six taels of silver proved to be yet another profitable transaction for Chen Fei. Ultimately, gaining expertise in his craft was akin to acquiring the key to wealth. The more advanced the technology, the greater the potential for wealth. In comparison to other pill refiners, who could only reach the Master Level in their proficiency with the Spirit Pill, they would only be able to produce one pill per cauldron and earn a fraction of the hard-earned subsidy money. The following afternoon, in response to Chen Fei¡¯s request, the Zhao family sent over a box of noodles. This prompted Chen Fei to reorganize his schedule, balancing his time between mixing noodles, concocting pills, and cultivating his inner strength. Meanwhile, he eagerly awaited news from Chi Defeng. The rebel army¡¯s activities at Mount Pingyin seemed to be growing increasingly peculiar. They were gathering more frequently, indicating their genuine intention to govern Pingyin County effectively. Perhaps as a result of the rebel army¡¯s diligent efforts, the eerie phenomena on Pingyin Mountain began to diminish. The dense atmosphere of danger and death that once permeated the area had subsided. The general sentiment of the people in Pingyin County towards the rebel army also seemed to improve slightly. Common folk naturally harbored fear and suspicion toward the unknown. However, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t find solace in this change, as the gangrene on his arm showed no signs of subsiding. On the contrary, it appeared to be slowly strengthening over time. Frustratingly, Chen Fei knew that reporting his situation to the rebel soldiers would be futile as he lacked any concrete evidence. A mere alchemist¡¯s word would likely be dismissed. Suddenly, a sharp sound rang out, resembling a cracking whip. ¡°Pa!¡± In the courtyard, the wooden stick that had been hanging and swaying slightly was shattered by Chen Fei¡¯s precise arrow. He placed his longbow down, satisfied with his mastery of the Origin Returning Bow Technique. The technique did not specify how much he had to mix at once. Chen Fei had a straightforward approach. He mixed one noodle at a time, which allowed him to quickly reach the peak of his proficiency. The only drawback was that he had been consuming a lot of noodles lately, and he was getting bored. Regarding the power of the Origin Returning Bow Technique, it was rather ordinary. After all, he had only spent one tael of silver to simplify it. This highlighted the fundamental nature of the archery technique. In comparison, it was the Extreme Mountain Fist that Chen Fei had learned which truly stood out. Chen Fei felt a great sense of satisfaction. Within just a few days, he had transformed from a complete novice to a skilled archer capable of hitting any target. With such remarkable progress, he had little to complain about. Two more sets of archery techniques remained for Chen Fei to cultivate. Based on his estimation, he would be able to complete the training in approximately five to six days. Once that was accomplished, Chen Fei planned to purchase a higher-quality longbow, marking the completion of this stage of his cultivation. As night fell, Chen Fei made his way to the black market. ¡°This is for today.¡± Chen Fei placed the Qi Rejuvenation Pill and the Light Spirit Pill on the counter of the stall in the black market. The stall owner inspected the pills briefly before accepting them with a smile. In return, he handed Chen Fei two taels of silver and five portions of the Light Spirit Pill¡¯s medicinal ingredients. Satisfied with the transaction, Chen Fei gathered his belongings and turned to leave. However, his departure was abruptly halted as a group of men dressed in black surrounded him. ¡°Sir, the main family invites you to their family. Would you please come with me.¡± The glint of moonlight reflected off the blades they held, casting a chilling aura. Maintaining a calm expression, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t surprised by this turn of events. He had anticipated trouble in the black market, considering the current circumstances. Being a rogue alchemist had made him a sought-after commodity, and trouble was bound to find him sooner or later. It was easier to just kidnap him and force him to churn pills for them. ¡°It¡¯s too late for negotiations. We can settle this another time,¡± Chen Fei calmly stated before swiftly springing into action. In a blink of an eye, he closed the distance between himself and the nearest assailant, launching an attack with his disguised blade. Meanwhile, the leader of the black-clad men had anticipated Chen Fei¡¯s resistance. He immediately issued an order, instructing his subordinates to break Chen Fei¡¯s leg while avoiding causing harm to his hands. The blades in their hands swiftly came down upon Chen Fei, attempting to execute the leader¡¯s command. ¡°Break his leg, don¡¯t hurt his hand!¡± The black-clothed man¡¯s order echoed through the air, and the blades of his subordinates descended upon Chen Fei. However, a smile spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face as he activated the Clear Heart Formula. In that instant, time seemed to pause for him, allowing him to perceive everything with utmost clarity. With a sense of complete control, Chen Fei anticipated the next moves of the five men in black. A feeling of mastery welled up within him. Casually flipping his long saber, the force radiating from it caused the five attackers to groan in pain. Their weapons slipped from their grasp involuntarily, their hands rendered ineffective. The five assailants were filled with terror as they clutched their injured wrists, instinctively stepping back. Suddenly, an intense pain shot through their calves, causing blood to spurt out uncontrollably. ¡°Ah!¡± they cried out in agony, unable to contain their pain as they all collapsed to the ground. Chen Fei burst into laughter, his victorious expression evident. With a swift leap, he vanished from the scene. Whether these attackers were sent by a specific country or if there were others observing from the periphery, Chen Fei¡¯s objective of instilling fear in them had undeniably been accomplished. Chen Fei wanted to make it clear to the other noble families that he was not easily controlled. An alchemist with his level of cultivation could cause a significant backlash if mishandled. It would be in their best interest to collaborate with him. Anticipating such reactions, Chen Fei had purposely refrained from using his sword in order to differentiate himself from his usual identity. He understood that taking risks was often necessary to reap rewards. ¡°You have keen eyesight, but your saber skills are average,¡± Chen Fei remarked calmly to his defeated assailants. Meanwhile, Ling Hanjun observed Chen Fei¡¯s movements from a distance and shook his head disapprovingly. ¡°Let¡¯s follow him. This person¡¯s disguise is exceptional. I can¡¯t even discern his true appearance. If we can obtain a portrait, perhaps we can uncover something,¡± Xing Wenxiang suggested. ¡°Agreed,¡± Ling Hanjun nodded. The two of them swiftly moved, chasing after Chen Fei. As Chen Fei attempted to lose the pursuers trailing behind him, he suddenly sensed two figures approaching at an astonishing speed. His brows furrowed slightly. Just as he was considering using his movement technique to evade them, he caught a clear glimpse of Ling Hanjun¡¯s face. To his surprise, both Ling Hanjun and the other man had made no effort to conceal their identities within the black market. Several thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. He swiftly dismissed the possibility that his own identity had been compromised. Additionally, the auras emitted by Ling Hanjun and his companion didn¡¯t indicate a hostile intent. After a brief moment of hesitation, Chen Fei decided to observe their actions. The crucial factor was that if he intended to continue conducting business in the dark market, it would be impossible to avoid encountering these two individuals. Shortly after, Ling Hanjun and Xing Wenxiang caught up to Chen Fei, bringing their request. ¡°Apologies for the interruption. I have a favor to ask,¡± Xing Wenxiang respectfully greeted Chen Fei while Ling Hanjun carefully scrutinized him. Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, height, eyes, and face were completely different from the person they had encountered before. Although it was possible for someone to use the Disguise Technique to alter their features with enough skill, it was a rare ability possessed by few. Moreover, the movement technique Chen Fei had just displayed was markedly distinct from the person they had encountered on the previous occasion. It was more refined and agile and showcased a level of mastery that was unlikely to be achieved by a wandering cultivator in such a short period. Ling Hanjun diverted his gaze and retrieved a portrait from his pocket.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Space Grid Chapter 45: Space Grid Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei remained silent, attentively observing the two individuals before him. ¡°Take a look at this portrait and see if you can see anything strange.¡± Xing Wenxiang looked at Chen Fei¡¯s vigilant appearance and said with a smile, ¡°We suspect that this person used a disguise technique. Please help us.¡± Maintaining a composed demeanor, Chen Fei donned his deerskin gloves and accepted the portrait. The drawing was well done, and it bore a striking resemblance to his disguised appearance. It was evident that the incident involving Ling Hanjun had left a lasting impression on him. Chen Fei began to scrutinize the portrait, examining it carefully for any telltale signs that could indicate the use of a disguise technique. ¡°It¡¯s hard to tell if there¡¯s anything unusual from a portrait.¡± After carefully examining the portrait, Chen Fei looked up at Ling Hanjun and Xing Wenxiang. His expression revealed his genuine assessment. The portrait, being a processed rendition based on Ling Hanjun¡¯s description and drawn by other artists, made it challenging to detect any subtle abnormalities. ¡­.. To truly determine if someone had employed a disguise technique, it would require a firsthand observation, similar to how Xing Wenxiang had easily discerned Chen Fei¡¯s altered appearance. ¡°I see. That¡¯s unfortunate.¡± Xing Wenxiang exchanged a quick glance with Ling Hanjun. He was aware that relying solely on the portrait would provide limited information, and Ling Hanjun¡¯s suspicion of disguise was just that¡ªa suspicion. If it were someone else making this request, Xing Wenxiang would have likely declined and moved on. However, due to his relationship with Ling Hanjun, he felt obliged to fulfill the request, even if it meant periodically monitoring the black market. Having tracked Chen Fei to this point, Xing Wenxiang wanted Ling Hanjun to closely observe Chen Fei and determine if there was any cause for suspicion. That was the main objective. ¡°Friend, may 1 inquire if you typically wield a saber?¡± Xing Wenxiang asked, hoping to gather more insight into Chen Fei¡¯s activities and background. Ling Hanjun observed the long saber in Chen Fei¡¯s possession. The saber technique displayed earlier appeared to be rather ordinary, as expected of a wandering cultivator. ¡°What is it that you wish to inquire about?¡± Chen Fei responded cautiously, not directly addressing Ling Hanjun¡¯s question. Ling Hanjun¡¯s gaze remained fixed on Chen Fei as he continued, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I witnessed my friend effortlessly defeat five opponents with a single move, and it made me eager for a spar. Would you be interested in exchanging a few moves?¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare to embarrass myself,¡± Chen Fei replied, evading the proposition and maintaining his guarded stance. Chen Fei shook his head, declining Ling Hanjun¡¯s invitation, and took a step back. It was impossible for him to engage in a sparring match. Chen Fei¡¯s purpose in wielding the saber was to conceal his true identity. However, he had made sure to acquire a basic saber technique and had honed it to perfection to maintain the facade. ¡°I see. What a pity,¡± Ling Hanjun remarked, noticing Chen Fei¡¯s readiness to retreat at any moment. He decided not to press the matter any further. Moments later, Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared, blending into the surroundings. In order to dispel Ling Hanjun¡¯s suspicions, Chen Fei deliberately showcased the agility of his movement technique, ensuring it was on full display. That night, Ling Hanjun had only caught a glimpse of Chen Fei¡¯s appearance and witnessed his impressive movement techniques. He hadn¡¯t witnessed any sword techniques being used. Given this, Chen Fei realized he had to sever all ties with his past completely. Thanks to the three movement technique manuals he had obtained from the Zhang Clan, Chen Fei¡¯s current lightness skill was completely different from before. He no longer had to worry about being implicated. ¡°How did it go?¡± Xing Wenxiang inquired, observing Ling Hanjun¡¯s pensive expression. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem to be the person we¡¯re looking for,¡± Ling Hanjun replied after a moment of contemplation, shaking his head. ¡°That¡¯s alright. I¡¯ll accompany you to visit a few experts in the county. If we still can¡¯t find him, it¡¯s likely that the person has already left Pingyin County,¡± Xing Wenxiang suggested with a smile. Ling Hanjun acknowledged Xing Wenxiang¡¯s suggestion with a slight nod, refraining from further discussion. Chen Fei wandered around for a while before eventually returning to his rented courtyard. Deep in thought, he frowned, not expecting Ling Hanjun¡¯s persistence in tracking him. Nonetheless, Chen Fei had taken numerous precautions to ensure the smooth sale of his medicinal pills. Back in his room, Chen Fei removed the bag from his back, glancing at the glimmering silver inside. A smile graced his face. Five hundred taels¡ªit was a substantial amount. At this rate, he estimated that it would only take a few months for the Supressing Dragon Elephant to amass fifty thousand taels. However, Chen Fei knew it was unrealistic for him to remain in Pingyin County for that long. Nevertheless, with his alchemy skills, he could swiftly accumulate wealth in other cities as well. ¡°Store!¡± With a single thought, the silver on the table vanished, and the balance displayed on the interface skyrocketed to over 5,000 taels of silver. Chen Fei admired his accumulated wealth for a moment, prepared to close the interface panel when he noticed an exclamation mark in the upper right corner of the screen. Curiosity piqued, Chen Fei clicked on the exclamation mark, and a message appeared in his mind. The message revealed the term ¡°Space Grid,¡± leaving Chen Fei momentarily stunned as he processed the information. The interface told Chen Fei that because he had more than 5,000 taels of silver stored, he could now spend 5,000 taels of silver to exchange for a spatial slot. This space was one cubic meter in size and could store items. ¡°This interface actually has such an ability!¡± After a brief hesitation, Chen Fei decided to proceed with the exchange. Given the current circumstances, there was limited opportunity to spend a large amount of money. Chen Fei was still far from the 50,000 taels required for the simplification of Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Furthermore, the simplifications of other cultivation techniques provided ample earning potential at his current pace. However, the real value of the space grid lies in its ability to store items. If Chen Fei¡¯s expectations were met, it would prove to be incredibly convenient and surpass the worth of a mere five thousand taels. In an instant, the value displayed on the interface plummeted to just a few dozen taels. Simultaneously, Chen Fei felt a spatial layer materialize before his eyes. An expression of excitement spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face as he delved into the exploration and study of this newfound spatial grid. After an hour of research, Chen Fei¡¯s initial excitement waned, replaced by a slight frown. He rubbed his chin in contemplation. He had discovered that the space slot could indeed store items, but it was limited to just one object at a time. Once he placed the longbow inside, there was no room for the arrow unless he removed the longbow to make space for it. ¡°It truly is a space grid. No wonder it only costs five thousand taels,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself, scratching his head. While the space provided was one cubic meter, the limitation of only accommodating a single item at a time greatly diminished its usefulness. ¡°Is it suggesting I save money and continue purchasing more slots?¡± Chen Fei mused aloud, a hint of frustration evident in his voice. Chen Fei paced back and forth in his room, deep in thought about the capabilities of the space grid mentioned in the interface. After a brief moment, he halted his steps and made his way to the kitchen. With the bag of rice before him, Chen Fei focused his mind on it. In an instant, the rice vanished from its original location, reappearing within the spatial grid. A slight change in Chen Fei¡¯s expression occurred, his eyes lighting up with joy. He approached the bag, opened it, and revealed the familiar beige grains of rice inside. However, when Chen Fei attempted to mentally manipulate the rice once again, it failed. The entire bag of rice remained stationary. ¡°So, it seems that as long as 1 package it, it will be considered as a single item?¡± Chen Fei mused, his curiosity piqued by this newfound understanding. Realizing the potential of the space grid, Chen Fei wasted no time. He gathered pots and pans from the kitchen, placing them inside a tightly sealed sack. With a focused thought, the entire sack vanished and reappeared within the spatial grid. ¡°This is how it works!¡± Chen Fei exclaimed with a sense of achievement. However, he also recognized the inconvenience of having to retrieve or store the entire bag each time. His mind raced with ideas to address this issue. The following morning, after receiving the medicinal herbs from the Zhao family, Chen Fei set out. The atmosphere in Pingyin County had noticeably changed, with a sense of desolation permeating the streets. People hurriedly completed their tasks and hastened home, avoiding lingering on the streets. Moreover, the absence of women caught Chen Fei¡¯s attention. Reflecting on the actions of the rebel army, he let out a sigh of disappointment.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Private Order Chapter 46: Private Order Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Venturing through several winding alleys, Chen Fei arrived at a carpenter¡¯s shop. There, he requested a custom-made cabinet with dimensions close to one cubic meter. The cabinet was designed to have multiple compartments, each equipped with a drawer or a small door. ¡°It can be done, but if you need it by tomorrow, the final product may be a bit rough,¡± the carpenter warned with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s alright. As long as it meets the other specifications, it¡¯s fine,¡± Chen Fei replied, undeterred by the prospect of a rough finish. ¡°Very well, then there¡¯s no issue,¡± the carpenter agreed, nodding in understanding. Chen Fei left a deposit for the carpenter¡¯s services before turning to depart from the shop. Chen Fei remained unsure whether his idea for the wooden cabinet would come to fruition until he could test it out the following day. With a busy schedule ahead, he wanted to return home promptly. Perfecting his archery skills and refining medicinal pills occupied much of his time. However, as he traversed a few alleys, a faint frown appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Despite the unease, he continued walking without stopping. ¡­.. Once Chen Fei vanished from sight at the end of the alley, a figure cautiously looked around before quietly following in his footsteps. However, upon turning into the alley, Chen Fei¡¯s figure was nowhere to be found. The figure was taken aback and prepared to give chase, but he soon noticed a dark figure emerging behind him. ¡°Why are you following me?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed, causing the person¡¯s body to freeze. The figure turned around slowly, facing Chen Fei. ¡°Following you? I was just passing by,¡± the figure replied, feigning innocence. Chen Fei remained silent, studying the person in front of him. After a moment¡¯s observation, his eyebrows raised slightly. ¡°Dan Xiang, is that you?¡± Surprised, Dan Xiang asked, ¡°How did you recognize me?¡± Dan Xiang couldn¡¯t help but let slip her surprise, immediately covering her mouth in annoyance. She appeared slightly irritated by her own slip-up. ¡°Why are you looking for me?¡± Chen Fei asked, his gaze fixed on Dan Xiang. Despite her attempt to disguise herself, her figure remained relatively unchanged. Moreover, the technique used for her disguise was ordinary, allowing Chen Fei to see through it almost instantly. Feeling a twinge of annoyance at her earlier slip-up, Dan Xiang responded in an unhappy tone, ¡°Do you even acknowledge the Zhang family¡¯s efforts in nurturing you?¡± ¡°Cultivate?¡± Chen Fei repeated, his expression showing a mix of confusion and curiosity. Chen Fei found himself taken aback by Dan Xiang¡¯s mention of cultivation. Prior to the destruction of the Zhang Family, their relationship had been one of cooperation, even with the denial of the Light Spirit Pill formula. The rewards he had received for his cultivation methods were typically exchanged with merit points. However, there were exceptions. For instance, they had provided daily ingredients for the Qi Rejuvenation pill, which Chen Fei would refine. ¡°Did Zhang Sinan send you?¡± Chen Fei asked, his voice low and filled with suspicion. He had recently gathered some knowledge about the events surrounding the Zhang family¡¯s destruction. While most of the direct descendants had perished, it was uncertain if the Zhang family had received any prior notice, allowing certain individuals to escape. Zhang Sinan could have been one of them. Knowing that the Zhao family still harbored intentions to eliminate any remaining direct descendants of the Zhang family, Chen Fei realized that those individuals had likely already left Pingyin County. The Zhao family had been unable to find an opportunity to carry out their plans. ¡°Miss Zhang is no longer in the county. What are you thinking?¡± Dan Xiang responded, avoiding direct eye contact. ¡°Then why did you specifically come looking for me?¡± Chen Fei let out a sigh. Given Dan Xiang¡¯s behavior and the fact that he had seen through her disguise, it was clear that something was amiss. Considering the behavior of those associated with Zhang Sinan, it seemed unlikely that this group of people would succeed in their endeavors. Nevertheless, whether they succeeded or not held little significance for Chen Fei, as he had no desire to become involved. There were few items in Zhang Sinan¡¯s possession that interested him, and it was unlikely that he would receive the only inner strength cultivation technique from them. ¡°We are in need of antidote pills and healing pills,¡± Dan Xiang stated, lifting her head to meet Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. ¡°You possess the knowledge to refine these two types of medicinal pills.¡± ¡°Currently, the Zhao family has given me heavy responsibilities each day, leaving me with little free time,¡± Chen Fei responded, expressing his constraints. Chen Fei pondered for a moment before responding, ¡°I can only provide a small quantity of these two medicinal pills.¡± Dan Xiang smiled and replied, ¡°That¡¯s all 1 ask for.¡± Chen Fei then inquired, ¡°Where are the herbs? How do you plan to provide them to me?¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have any medicinal herbs. Can you figure out a way to gather them?¡± Dan Xiang admitted, causing Chen Fei¡¯s eyes to widen in disbelief. He couldn¡¯t believe that this group of people expected to receive something for nothing. He had been willing to help with the refinement, but they hadn¡¯t even bothered to prepare the necessary medicinal ingredients. With the medicine shop no longer selling medicinal herbs, it appeared that Dan Xiang expected Chen Fei to ask the Zhao family for the required ingredients. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel taken advantage of, as if Zhang Sinan and the others viewed him as a fool. ¡°I apologize, but it seems that 1 cannot assist you with this,¡± Chen Fei stated, bowing slightly before turning to leave. He made the decision not to involve himself with individuals who maintained their arrogant and entitled attitudes. ¡°You¡­ How ungrateful!¡± Dan Xiang exclaimed in anger, watching as Chen Fei walked away, her frustration evident in her curse. Chen Fei continued on his way without stopping, allowing a chuckle to escape his lips. As he had anticipated, some people were simply unreasonable and lived in their own delusional world. Upon returning to his courtyard, Chen Fei resumed his routine of refining pills, cultivating, and increasing his proficiency. However, when night fell, he decided against going to the black market. Ling Hanjun¡¯s presence had left him unsettled, uncertain of what actions such a person might take. Although suspicion had not yet fallen upon him, Chen Fei believed it was safer to avoid any potential encounters. Fortunately, the lack of black market transactions for a few days did not significantly impact the sale of his pills. The following morning, Chen Fei retrieved the custom-made wooden cabinet from the carpenter¡¯s shop. Adding a little extra payment, he arranged for the carpenter to deliver the goods directly to his doorstep. Once the carpenters had left, Chen Fei cautiously opened a few drawers of the wooden cabinet and carefully placed medicine bottles and herbs inside. He made sure to push the drawers back in without leaving any gaps. Nervously, Chen Fei observed the wooden cabinet. Using his mental focus, he guided it, causing the entire cabinet to vanish and reappear within the space grid. ¡°It¡¯s possible!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile, pleased with the successful outcome of the first step. However, the experiment was not yet complete. The next attempt would be the crucial one. Within the spae grid, Chen Fei used his mind to pull out one of the drawers from the wooden cabinet. As a gap appeared, the medicinal herbs stored inside the drawer disappeared and reappeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. ¡°Excellent!¡± Chen Fei exclaimed, his excitement evident. Filled with joy, Chen Fei experienced genuine happiness. The expected functionality of the spatial grid had been fully realized, bringing him a sense of accomplishment. Through the gap created by the open drawer, Chen Fei could see that there were other items within the spatial grid. With this confirmation, he made the decision to exit the spatial grid. Though it may sound complex, all it took was a simple thought. However, Chen Fei quickly realized that he couldn¡¯t send the herbs back into the spatial grid individually. Instead, he had to summon the entire cabinet, enabling him to place the herbs back inside. Although it was not yet a fully versatile storage space, Chen Fei was still satisfied with the functionality he had achieved. With his design, the space grid could already store a considerable amount of items. Chen Fei summoned the wooden cabinet and carefully arranged various items in the drawers according to his predetermined plan. He even allocated a relatively large space within the cabinet specifically for storing the bow and arrows. ¡°I no longer have to worry about running out of storage space for my pills,¡± Chen Fei remarked with a sense of relief. Half an hour later, the Zhao family arrived. Zhao Xia delivered the news that Elder Zeng was seriously injured and would be unable to refine the Light Spirit Pill for a while. As a result, the pill assignment given to Chen Fei would carry even greater importance. Zhao Xia then offered in a low voice, ¡°If you have any requests, please let me know. I can report them back to the family..¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Setting An Example Chapter 47: Setting An Example Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei expressed his disbelief, ¡°How could Elder Zeng have been seriously injured?¡± Zhao Xia responded, frustration evident in his voice, ¡°A group of individuals forcibly entered Elder Zeng¡¯s residence. Despite the presence of guards, they managed to harm Elder Zeng in the end!¡± Zhao Xia clenched his fists, expressing his anger and determination to find the culprits. The Zhao family was intensifying their investigation, and if they discovered any leads, they would undoubtedly seek revenge. Chen Fei remained silent, thoughts of Zhang Sinan and the others crossing his mind. Chen Fei was taken aback by the severity of Zeng Defang¡¯s injuries. He hadn¡¯t anticipated that those individuals would go so far as to harm him. The news that they intended to kill him was even more disturbing. Various thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Was this a case of using extreme measures to intimidate others by setting an example, or was there no limit to their actions? Perhaps their goal was to hinder the Zhao family¡¯s production of medicinal pills and disrupt their mission, leading to blame being placed on the rebel army. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the residence possesses the remnants of the Eternal Floating Pill recipe. Would it be possible for me to take a look at it?¡± Chen Fei inquired, his curiosity piqued. ¡­.. Chen Fei understood the limitations of making requests to the Zhao family. Although they had increased their workloads and said that they could make requests, he knew that asking for a significant favor would likely be met with resistance. Even obtaining an inner strength cultivation technique or the complete pill formula for the Light-hearted Spirit Pill was out of the question. The Zhao family was reluctant to share valuable resources, fearing they might go to waste. However, Chen Fei saw potential value in the incomplete recipe of the Eternal Floating Pill. Though he couldn¡¯t discern much from it currently, he believed it held some significance. Zhao Xia appeared slightly taken aback by Chen Fei¡¯s request, but he agreed nonetheless. He assured Chen Fei that he would report it to Pill Master Chen and emphasize the importance of Chen Fei¡¯s safety. Additionally, two guards would be assigned to protect him. In two days¡¯ time, the Zhao family would rent a courtyard and arrange accommodations for all the pill refiners. Most of the pill refiners who knew how to refine the Light Spirit Pill were arranged to enter Zhao¡¯s residence. Since they all had families, the Zhao residence quickly became filled to capacity. However, there were a few who were unwilling to be confined. In response, the Zhao family assigned individuals to protect them. They had already organized people to attack, such as Zeng Defang, but the assailants possessed formidable strength that proved insurmountable. ¡°Thankyou!¡± Chen Fei expressed his gratitude, cupping his hands as Zhao Xia departed. The two guards from the Zhao Family accompanied Chen Fei back to the courtyard. He had arranged a room for them, and they would typically stay in the courtyard to serve as guards. The presence of the guards outside slightly hindered Chen Fei¡¯s movements. If he were to move into the Zhao residence later, this influence would become even more pronounced. Luckily, Chen Fei was planning to depart from Pingyin County soon, so this impact would only last for a few more days. Chen Fei cast a glance at the mark on his wrist, noting that the gangrene¡¯s activity was intensifying. Feeling a sense of urgency, he made up his mind to seize an opportunity in the upcoming days to inquire with Chi Defeng about the team¡¯s departure schedule. The feeling of being pressed for time was tormenting him. The fragrant aroma of medicine wafted through the pill room as Chen Fei finished refining a few batches of pills. Just as he was in the midst of his work, Zhao Xia returned and handed him a pill formula. Simultaneously, he provided him with the necessary additional herbs for the day. Chen Fei examined the remaining recipe in his hand, pleasantly surprised by the Zhao family¡¯s efficiency. They had promised to provide it to him, and they did so promptly. Curiosity sparked within him as he contemplated the potential benefits he would gain from simplifying the formula. After an entire morning dedicated to refining medicinal pills, Chen Fei decided to pause. He had successfully processed all the required medicinal herbs. Chen Fei carefully placed the medicinal pills designated for submission into one drawer of the wooden cabinet while storing the remaining pills in another drawer. He then stowed the wooden cabinet inside his space grid. The thought of the items filling the wooden cabinet brought a smile to Chen Fei¡¯s face. Initially, he had believed that he wouldn¡¯t be able to carry many belongings when leaving Pingyin County. However, with the addition of the space grid, Chen Fei could now bring various medicinal pills and herbs with him. This newfound capability gave him a sense of reassurance, knowing that he had the means to address unforeseen situations in the wilderness. Unbeknownst to him, this arrangement would ensure Chen Fei¡¯s safety during his ventures in the wild. As night descended, he spent his time cultivating his inner strength and practicing his martial arts techniques. Chen Fei¡¯s concentration on archery techniques in the pill room was abruptly disrupted by faint sounds emanating from outside the door. His expression shifted, and he swiftly exited the room, clutching his long sword. In the courtyard, a black figure stood while the two Zhao family guards lay lifeless beside them, blood streaming from their necks. Observing the scene, it was evident that the guards had met their demise. Zhang Xianping, perched above, fixed his gaze on Chen Fei. ¡°You must be Chen Fei,¡± he remarked. Curiosity mingled with suspicion, Chen Fei furrowed his brow. ¡°Who are you? Did Zhang Sinan send you?¡± A sinister smile crept across Zhang Xianping¡¯s face. ¡°You¡¯re quite astute. However, you failed to appreciate the opportunity I granted you.¡± Zhang Xianping brandished the dagger in his hand, still stained with traces of blood, and advanced toward Chen Fei with deliberate steps. Witnessing Zhang Xianping¡¯s admission of guilt, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of frustration. Merely because he had refused to comply with Zhang Sinan¡¯s demands, the latter had resorted to killing, starting with the people from the medical center. The Zhao family members were still alive for now, but the medical center staff had fallen victim first. If he chose not to help, would he meet the same fate? On the other hand, if the Zhao family discovered his assistance, he would face dire consequences. Survival in this world was indeed an arduous task. ¡°Now you understand fear?¡± Zhang Xianping jeered, his laughter filled with madness. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll be the fourth. There will be others who shall join you.¡± In the next instant, Zhang Xianping abruptly materialized in front of Chen Fei, launching a ferocious slash aimed at his neck. ¡°Clang!¡± A muffled clash resounded as Chen Fei¡¯s long sword successfully intercepted Zhang Xianping¡¯s dagger. Zhang Xianping¡¯s eyebrows shot up in surprise. Wasn¡¯t Chen Fei merely an ordinary martial artist in the Skin Toughening realm? How could he block his attack? Just as Zhang Xianping contemplated changing his tactics, a sense of alarm surged within him. A white light materialized before his eyes. ¡°Ding!¡± The tip of Chen Fei¡¯s long sword made contact with the dagger, sending a shiver of fear down Zhang Xianping¡¯s spine. Had it not been for his exceptional teacher and his accomplished movement technique, he would have been unable to dodge that sword strike just moments ago. Zhang Xianping stared at Chen Fei, a lingering fear in his eyes. How could a rogue cultivator possess such a remarkable sword technique? Even in Pingyin County, there shouldn¡¯t be such a lineage of sword technique inheritance. Recognizing the formidable nature of his opponent, Zhang Xianping swiftly planted his right foot on the ground and propelled himself backward, akin to a floating willow catkin. In response, Chen Fei¡¯s sword technique underwent a sudden transformation. Flames seemed to burst forth as his swordsmanship enveloped Zhang Xianping entirely. With his movement technique neutralized, Zhang Xianping had no choice but to defend against the imminent attack. After a brief moment, he breathed a sigh of relief. While this sword technique was extraordinary, it remained within the realm of what he could handle. Now, he only needed to remain vigilant against the previous aerial sword strike, and he believed he would be safe. In the blink of an eye, the two of them exchanged dozens of moves, allowing Chen Fei to gain a more comprehensive understanding of his current strength. Immortal Way undeniably possessed immense killing power, but against a true expert of the Bone Tempering realm, a failed sneak attack would leave one vulnerable and easily countered. With only one move at their disposal, without any follow-up, it was all too easy to end up in the same situation as Zhang Xianping¡ªblocking a single sword strike. Although the Fire Sword was also remarkable, its effectiveness was limited by Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation realm, making it challenging for him to deliver a fatal blow. Observing Zhang Xianping, who was on the verge of escaping, Chen Fei chose to cease his pursuit. Instead, he employed the Clear Heart Formula, preparing for the Three Immortal Swords technique. Zhang Xianping, who had been dealing with the situation effortlessly, suddenly noticed the disappearance of the surrounding sword energy. In the next moment, he caught sight of a white light hurtling toward him. ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting for this very move of yours!¡± Chen Fei declared. Believing that Chen Fei was reaching his limits, Zhang Xianping shouted and hastily blocked the incoming sword with his dagger. If he could successfully parry this strike, Zhang Xianping intended to utilize the force of the collision to make his escape. Furthermore, having witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s previous three moves, he even began to entertain the notion that if he continued to stall, victory would be within his grasp. In the next instant, the white light vanished, leaving Chen Fei standing in place. Zhang Xianping, holding his dagger, gazed at Chen Fei in bewilderment. Suddenly, his body staggered backward. Without warning, a massive hole appeared in his chest. His dagger had failed to block Chen Fei¡¯s sword. ¡°Excellent swordsmanship,¡± Zhang Xianping murmured softly as he looked at Chen Fei. Then, in the blink of an eye, he collapsed to the ground. The soil beneath him quickly became saturated with his blood.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Flash Chapter 48: Flash Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I originally believed that the three immortal swords would be sufficient to handle the Marrow Tempering realm. It appears that my optimism was misplaced,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. Without actual combat, relying solely on judgment would lead to significant deviations in many aspects. The difference in battle prowess between Jian Liang and Zhang Xianping, both in the Bone Tempering realm, was astonishing. One should never underestimate their enemy, as it might result in their demise, rendering them incapable of seeing the future. Chen Fei surveyed the chaotic courtyard and the lifeless bodies strewn across the ground. His plans had been disrupted to some extent. He pondered how to explain the situation when the Zhao family arrived tomorrow. Could he simply state that the three individuals in front of him had perished together? It would be difficult to believe, given the clean wounds on the guards¡¯ necks, indicating they were swiftly overpowered and killed. Clearly, the guards were unable to put up any resistance and were promptly slain. ¡°It seems that 1 can no longer rely on my current identity,¡± Chen Fei sighed softly as he proceeded to handle the corpses of the three individuals. He disposed of them in other abandoned courtyards where no one would stumble upon them. Although Zhang Xianping possessed some silver, he did not have the coveted secret manual that Chen Fei had anticipated. Zhang Xianping¡¯s inheritance appeared to be remarkable, but unfortunately, he never granted Chen Fei the opportunity to learn his cultivation technique. Returning to his room, Chen Fei packed all the essential items into a wooden cabinet, which he then stored within the space grid. He then altered his appearance and made his way to the black market. ¡­.. ¡°I was just about to seek you out. Three days from now, let¡¯s meet at the Wind Moving Stone,¡± he announced. At the stall, Chi Defeng spotted Chen Fei¡¯s arrival and quickly pulled him into the nearby house, speaking in a low voice. ¡°Excellent!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile as he received the anticipated information without even having to ask for it. However, this meant that he would finally be departing from Pingyin County. Chen Fei had set a limit of seven days. If there was no news of his departure within that timeframe, he would have to leave on his own. Previously, he didn¡¯t dare to do so, but now that he possessed a space grid, he could carry numerous items, which bolstered Chen Fei¡¯s confidence. Naturally, the most crucial factor was the lingering threat that hung over him like gangrene. Sensing that danger was approaching, Chen Fei knew he had to distance himself as far as possible. ¡°Remember, three days from now!¡± As Chen Fei prepared to depart, Chi Defeng reminded him once again. Chen Fei waved his hand dismissively and stepped out of the house. Navigating through a few shadowy areas in the Black Market and altering his appearance, Chen Fei arrived at the stall that purchased medicinal pills. ¡°You¡¯ve arrived!¡± The stall owner¡¯s face lit up with joy upon seeing Chen Fei. His absence for the past two days had caused the stall owner great distress, unable to sleep or eat peacefully. The supply had been disrupted, and the stall owner had been frustrated with those attempting to test the situation. Fortunately, Chen Fei had finally appeared, bringing immense relief to the stall owner. Chen Fei nodded and retrieved the pills from his bag. After fifteen minutes, the transaction between the two parties concluded, leaving Chen Fei with an additional thousand taels of silver in his possession. However, if he recharged the interface, he wouldn¡¯t be able to withdraw the silver, and he would still need it in three days¡¯ time. Not lingering in the dark city for long, Chen Fei turned around and departed. Yet, as soon as he stepped out of the shop, he sensed a lurking presence, as if he was being followed and monitored. Furrowing his brow, Chen Fei realized that this wasn¡¯t just a casual tail. The hostility emanating from the pursuer was strong, carrying even a hint of killing intent. He stole a glance and spotted someone observing him. Chen Fei¡¯s mind involuntarily recalled the seemingly casual words of the stall owner back in the house, stirring a sense of unease within him. Silently, Chen Fei leisurely wandered through the black market, strategically maneuvering through different paths. By the time he reemerged, his appearance and clothing had undergone a complete transformation. The surveilling gazes that had been fixated on him disappeared entirely. Chen Fei continued to stroll through the black market for a couple more rounds before finally deciding to depart. As he distanced himself several hundred meters away from his previous location, a conversation unfolded between two individuals. ¡°Big brother, we lost him!¡± ¡°Idiots! Didn¡¯t I warn you to be cautious?¡± Ling Hanjun angrily kicked the individual to the ground. In the black market, anyone suspected by Ling Hanjun would be detained without hesitation. This had been their approach for the past few days. Although the chances of executing someone today were low, given the suspect¡¯s unique movement techniques and exceptional disguise skills, Ling Hanjun would rather make a mistake by killing the wrong person than let them escape. Today, when the suspect finally appeared to sell pills, Ling Hanjun¡¯s subordinates had lost track of him, which infuriated him. ¡°The profits from selling pills are substantial. 1 refuse to believe that he won¡¯t show up forever!¡± Ling Hanjun¡¯s eyes gleamed with coldness. In his pursuit of finding that person, he didn¡¯t care if others were falsely accused or wronged along the way. Perched upon a vantage point, Chen Fei observed Ling Hanjun¡¯s army from a distance. Having honed his archery skills, Chen Fei¡¯s eyesight had significantly improved. Even in the darkness of the night, he could clearly discern the scene unfolding in the distance. Without missing a beat, a longbow materialized in Chen Fei¡¯s grasp. How could he remain unresponsive when he was nearly ambushed? He pulled the bowstring taut, readying himself for action. In the blink of an eye, the arrow soared through the sky, finding its mark in the chest of one of the rebel soldiers¡ªan archer. ¡°Enemy attack!¡± Amidst the cry of alarm, the individuals surrounding Ling Hanjun swiftly heightened their vigilance. The suddenness of the attack had left many unable to discern the origin of the bow and arrow. ¡°Ah!¡± Another agonized scream resounded as another individual fell victim to Chen Fei¡¯s precise aim. This time, it was one of the archers. Ling Hanjun had now lost both of their skilled archers. ¡°There! Charge!¡± Ling Hanjun swiftly turned his head, vanishing from his previous position as he lunged toward Chen Fei. The remaining rebels hesitated no further and followed suit, charging toward the high ground. With an impassive expression, Chen Fei continued to unleash arrows upon them, completely disregarding Ling Hanjun. ¡°All!¡± Another cry of pain pierced the air as Chen Fei¡¯s arrows found their marks. Screams echoed continuously, and Ling Hanjun¡¯s forehead veins pulsated. Before they could even reach their target, over half of his men had already perished. These were once his loyal subordinates who had joined the rebel army alongside him. If they all died, Ling Hanjun would no longer have the same level of control and obedience he currently enjoyed. ¡°Stop!¡± Ling Hanjun bellowed in fury as he relentlessly charged toward Chen Fei. Mechanically, Chen Fei drew his bow and released arrows without pause. His quiver emptied, but a fresh supply of arrows materialized instantaneously. Chen Fei¡¯s hands moved ceaselessly, never faltering in their rhythm. The rebel soldiers halted their advance and formed protective formations, minimizing the effectiveness of Chen Fei¡¯s arrows. While they still posed some danger, they were no longer able to achieve the same lethal impact as before. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted toward the approaching Ling Hanjun, and he swiftly released an arrow toward him. However, Ling Hanjun deflected the arrow effortlessly with his blade. The strength of the arrow posed little threat to him, yet it did cause him to momentarily slow down. Unfazed by whether he could harm Ling Hanjun directly, Chen Fei continued to shoot arrows at the others. The principles and techniques of archery swirled within his mind, gradually diminishing the speed and efficiency of Ling Hanjun¡¯s men. After around a dozen breaths, the arrows in Chen Fei¡¯s quiver were finally depleted. Ling Hanjun¡¯s face twisted into a sinister smile as he prepared to launch himself at Chen Fei. However, his expression abruptly changed when he saw a smile grace Chen Fei¡¯s face. In a flicker, Chen Fei vanished from his original position. Like a flash of lightning and the serene light of a river and sea, Chen Fei¡¯s speed was astonishing. Under Ling Hanjun¡¯s astonished gaze, Chen Fei disappeared at an incredible pace. The movement technique was so swift that Ling Hanjun had no desire to give chase. Even with the aid of newfound secret techniques and medicinal pills, he knew he couldn¡¯t catch up. It was an overwhelming display of dominance.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Everything Is Ready Chapter 49: Everything Is Ready Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Ling Hanjun stood rooted to the spot, unable to do anything as he watched Chen Fei make his escape. If only the two archers were still alive, they might have been able to slow Chen Fei down to some extent. However, those two individuals had met their demise swiftly. ¡°You won¡¯t get away!¡± Ling Hanjun gritted his teeth and turned his attention to tending to his subordinates¡¯ injuries. Meanwhile, Chen Fei swiftly made his way back to another rented courtyard in Pingyin County. To prepare for any unforeseen circumstances, Chen Fei had rented multiple courtyards throughout the county to ensure he had alternative places to stay. ¡°This bow technique is quite effective, but this longbow is a bit lacking,¡± Chen Fei thought to himself, a smile playing on his lips. He realized that while the bow and arrow were useful against opponents in the Body Tempering realm, they would struggle against those in the Bone Tempering realm, particularly against Ling Hanjun, whose archery skills were top-notch. ¡°When I venture to other locations, 1¡¯11 have to seize the opportunity to acquire a better bow. And, of course, 1 must not neglect my cultivation level,¡± Chen Fei resolved. He understood that to truly excel in archery, he needed both the right equipment and sufficient personal cultivation. Taking a moment to reflect, Chen Fei recognized the significance of cultivating his Internal Strength as the foundation. Without a strong foundation, even the best bow would be rendered useless if he couldn¡¯t draw it properly. Chen Fei retrieved the wooden cabinet from the space grid and organized the silver into different compartments according to a predetermined ratio. This way, it would be convenient to access and utilize the funds when needed. ¡­.. The following morning, as the Zhao family went about their routine of delivering medicinal herbs, they stumbled upon a grim scene. Several alchemists were found dead, and when they arrived at Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard, all they discovered was bloodstains on the ground. Chen Fei had vanished without a trace. He was neither seen alive nor found dead. The Zhao family, consumed by rage, joined forces with the rebel army to launch a thorough search throughout Pingyin County in an effort to find Chen Fei and seek vengeance. Meanwhile, Chen Fei, disguising himself as an ordinary person, continued to go about his daily activities, purchasing various items in the county. Whether it was food, water, or any other necessities he deemed necessary, Chen Fei made sure to acquire them. In less than a day, Chen Fei had filled the wooden cabinet within the space grid to its capacity. He paid particular attention to stocking up on food, ensuring he was well-prepared. While finding food in the wilderness was typically feasible, Chen Fei harbored concerns about unforeseen circumstances. With the aid of the space grid, weight was no longer an issue, allowing him to carry as much as he could. The next morning, Chen Fei looked at the steaming buns in his hands with a strange expression. These were the buns he had put into the space yesterday. After eight hours, the buns were still hot, just like when he had placed them inside. ¡°This space grid is quite powerful. It¡¯s like time stops inside,¡± various thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. However, he now only had one space grid at his disposal, so he couldn¡¯t conduct extensive experiments to fully comprehend its capabilities. Since time seemed to stop inside the space grid, Chen Fei realized that he no longer needed to worry about food spoiling. Deciding to treat himself a little better, he took out all the dry food he had prepared and set off to go shopping once again. Due to the Zhao family¡¯s intense search throughout Pingyin County, the streets were deserted, and the people remained hidden inside their homes, seeking safety amidst the chaotic atmosphere. After swiftly purchasing the necessary items, Chen Fei hurried back to the safety of his courtyard, opting not to linger outside any longer. Initially, he had intended to visit Zeng Defang, as Zeng had treated him kindly at the clinic. Chen Fei had even considered helping Zeng Defang and his family leave Pingyin County. However, with Zeng Defang being gravely injured and having his family with him, it was impossible for the rebel army to allow an alchemist of such value to depart. Considering the circumstances, Chen Fei decided to prioritize his own safety and the completion of his own mission. Having confirmed the resources in the space grid were intact, Chen Fei settled into a cross-legged position and began cultivating his inner strength. The tranquil sound of his breathing filled the room, and the night passed by peacefully. In the early morning, Chen Fei concealed his true identity and left the city, appearing as an ordinary person. Passing through the city gate was uneventful, as very few individuals possessed the ability to see through his disguise. Chen Fei had perfected his disguise technique, making it challenging for ordinary people to perceive any discrepancies. A few miles away from the city, Chen Fei spotted the designated meeting place¡ªWind Moving Stone. Rather than approaching immediately, he chose to find a vantage point from which to observe. As the appointed time drew near, figures slowly began to emerge at the location. Surveying his surroundings, Chen Fei found no signs of an ambush, suggesting that it was unlikely to be a trap. Chen Fei checked the time and wasted no time, swiftly leaping through the treetops until he reached the location. As he arrived, the others present turned their attention toward him. Judging from the deliberate display of his movement technique, it was evident that Chen Fei possessed skills on par with ordinary martial artists in the Bone Tempering realm. Sometimes, one¡¯s strength could be assessed through such demonstrations without engaging in actual combat. When Chen Fei spotted Chi Defeng, the two nodded at each other without exchanging words. The gathering participants covertly assessed one another. Chen Fei glanced around briefly but soon ceased his observation. It was apparent that everyone present were martial artists with cultivated skills, not ordinary individuals. ¡°It appears that it¡¯s just us.¡± Qian Jijiang¡¯s words reverberated in the air, and a deep silence fell upon the gathering. Everyone¡¯s attention was fixated on him as he declared, ¡°1 won¡¯t say anything else. Three hundred taels per person. I¡¯ll take the lead on this journey to Apricot Fen City.¡± His announcement sparked an uproar among the attendees. The price far exceeded most people¡¯s expectations, and even for martial artists, accumulating such a sum was a daunting task. ¡°300 taels is quite expensive. Can you lower the price?¡± someone questioned, voicing the concerns of many. ¡°We¡¯re meant to support each other on this journey. Asking for three hundred taels seems excessive.¡± The atmosphere grew tense as the participants voiced their reservations and sought a more reasonable arrangement. Qian Jijiang maintained a smile on his face as he raised his hand and replied, ¡°I understand that it¡¯s expensive, and I won¡¯t force anyone to pay. It¡¯s entirely voluntary.¡± The group exchanged glances, realizing that the situation outside was chaotic and there were no caravans available. It would be risky for them to venture to other cities alone, even as martial artists. One of the participants asked cautiously, ¡°Boss Qian if we pay this money, can you guarantee our safety throughout the journey?¡± Qian Jijiang shook his head, his smile fading slightly. ¡°1 can¡¯t make that guarantee. All I can promise is that we¡¯ll stick together and support each other when the need arises.¡± A person snorted coldly, questioning why they needed to travel to other places when they could remain in Pingyin County and live comfortably with the money they had. They turned and left. Another individual hesitated briefly before following suit. After a moment, only six people remained in the group, having chosen to accept the terms set forth by Qian Jijiang. Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng in surprise, not expecting him to be willing to pay such a substantial amount. Knowing Chi Defeng¡¯s love for money and his desire to offload the counterfeit medicine, it was quite unexpected. Qian Jijiang smiled as the others departed, stating, ¡°It¡¯s safer with fewer people.¡± As the remaining members prepared to pay, Chi Defeng stepped forward and handed over the three hundred taels of silver. One by one, the rest followed suit, paying the agreed amount. Chen Fei deliberately stuffed five hundred taels of silver into the large bag on his back as a precautionary measure. After counting the silver, he handed it to Qian Jijiang. ¡°Done. Since we¡¯ll be traveling together, let¡¯s introduce ourselves, so we can watch out for one another along the way,¡± Qian Jijiang said, accepting the silver. The smile on his face grew even brighter.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Mountain Village Chapter 50: Mountain Village Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Yan Qing, Yan Ding, dual swords!¡± The couple proudly presented their swords. ¡°Chi Defeng, staff technique,¡± Chi Defeng declared. ¡°Feng Yu, crutches!¡± An elderly woman tapped her walking stick with determination. As Chen Fei glanced at the old woman, a faint, sweet scent wafted into his nose. It was the scent of poison. He couldn¡¯t help but sniff lightly, recognizing the distinctive odor. ¡°Chen Mu, archery!¡± Chen Fei announced, patting the longbow on his back. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s getting late. Let¡¯s set off,¡± Qian Jijiang spoke, acknowledging the time constraint. If all went well, they would reach Apricot Fen City in approximately five days. With a nod, Qian Jijiang led the way, and the rest followed suit, embarking on their journey. ¡­.. Being martial artists, they possessed superior physical strength and movement techniques, making them much faster than ordinary individuals. While they couldn¡¯t rival the speed of a horse, their pace was definitely not sluggish. Chen Fei cast a glance back at Pingyin County, but due to the distance, only faint outlines were visible. Having spent several months in this county, he had transformed from a struggling handyman who could barely afford meat to a skilled individual. It brought a wave of emotions to Chen Fei¡¯s heart. Glancing down at the mark on his arm, Chen Fei observed that the further he moved away from Pingyin County, the less active the mark became. Previously, he had worried that the mark would attract formidable adversaries. However, it appeared that the mark served only to afflict Chen Fei with a negative state. The mark¡¯s effects were potent, capable of draining an ordinary person completely. However, Chen Fei¡¯s rapid improvement allowed him to suppress the mark¡¯s influence. Another possibility was that, compared to the abundant food source in Pingyin County, Chen Fei, as an insignificant entity, did not attract the attention of the mysterious creature at all. After traversing for over two hours, the group halted to take a break. In the dense forest, Chi Defeng eagerly looked at Qian Jijiang and remarked, ¡°There¡¯s nobody here. Let¡¯s hurry up and divide the money.¡± Qian Jijiang chuckled, observing Chi Defeng with a mixture of amusement and scolding, ¡°What¡¯s the rush? It¡¯s not like I¡¯m not going to give it to you.¡± ¡°You old fool, you¡¯re actually willing to leave Pingyin County,¡± Qian Jijiang continued, shaking his head with a smile. ¡°I thought you would die of old age there.¡± ¡°There¡¯s something strange happening at Mount Pingyin, and 1 can¡¯t bring myself to stay there any longer,¡± Chi Defeng responded, accepting the several hundred taels of silver from Qian Jijiang. He shook his head, expressing his unease. ¡°Especially in recent days, I¡¯ve been unable to sleep or eat well. 1 have a feeling that something significant is about to occur in Pingyin County.¡± Qian Jijiang¡¯s expression shifted, realizing the gravity of his old friend¡¯s words. It explained why Chi Defeng had been insistent on leaving Pingyin County. ¡°Will you continue on after we reach Apricot Fen City?¡± Qian Jijiang inquired. Chi Defeng pondered for a moment before shaking his head. ¡°We¡¯ll assess the situation when the time comes.¡± A few dozen meters away, Chen Fei returned from the restroom and noticed Chi Defeng and Qian Jijiang engaged in a hushed conversation. His teeth clenched with anticipation. Although he was unaware of the specifics, he knew that money was undoubtedly involved. At first, Chen Fei had suspected that Chi Defeng and Qian Jijiang knew each other, as Chi Defeng had readily handed over the money without hesitation. Such behavior didn¡¯t align with someone driven by greed. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t harbor any ill feelings toward the money. Compared to leaving Pingyin County, the sum was insignificant. With his mastery of alchemy, earning that amount would merely require a few batches of pills. After a brief rest, the group resumed their journey. Initially, they followed a well-defined main road. However, as they ventured further, the road became increasingly indistinct. It was evident that it had been a long time since trade caravans had traversed these routes, with weeds now overgrowing the path. The group pressed on, encountering no significant events along the way. They did, however, come across a few refugees, whom they intentionally kept their distance from. Qian Jijiang mentioned, ¡°There should be a dilapidated temple nearby. We can find shelter there for the night.¡± Qian Jijiang surveyed the surroundings and identified the direction of the dilapidated temple. In his earlier years, Qian Jijiang had been a member of the Bodyguard Agency, allowing him to gain extensive travel experience. However, he had retired in recent years with the intention of enjoying a peaceful life in Pingyin County. Fate had other plans, forcing him to embark on this journey due to unforeseen circumstances. Leading the group, Qian Jijiang guided them through a few twists and turns until they finally reached the dilapidated temple. Chen Fei¡¯s heart tightened upon seeing the temple. It reminded him of the two previous encounters with the monsters, both of which had taken place in similar settings. However, given the need for rest and shelter from the elements, it was inevitable to seek refuge there. The dilapidated temple appeared ancient, with a disarrayed interior. It was evident that many people had recently sought solace within its walls. The group gathered together, quietly consuming their dry rations. Chen Fei maintained a vigilant gaze, scanning his surroundings but finding nothing out of the ordinary. He felt the presence of the mark on his arm, but there was no indication of anything unusual. Chen Fei pondered the usefulness of the gangrene mark. It had become a peculiar sensor for him, proving effective in most situations. This led him to consider continuing to leave similar marks on his body once his inner strength grew stronger. The night passed peacefully, devoid of any run-ins with evil entities. Chen Fei sighed in relief, realizing that while the outside world may be tumultuous, not every place was plagued by abnormalities. In the blink of an eye, three days had elapsed. As the journey progressed, the weariness became evident on the faces of the group. However, they also grew more acquainted with one another along the way, fostering a sense of camaraderie. The smooth progression of their journey helped to calm their hearts. Qian Jijiang¡¯s exceptional sense of direction proved to be a valuable asset, and Chen Fei felt grateful to be part of this team. Without their guidance, he would have been lost and left to wander aimlessly once the food in his space grid ran out. ¡°We¡¯ll be spending the night in the forest. Let¡¯s pick up the pace, everyone,¡± Qian Jijiang urged, glancing at the sky. The others nodded in agreement, instinctively quickening their steps to keep up with his instructions. ¡°There¡¯s a light up ahead.¡± The group directed their attention towards the flickering lights in the distance, their curiosity piqued. Yan Qing¡¯s surprise was evident as she pointed toward the source of the lights. Chi Defeng turned to Qian Jijiang, questioning whether there was a nearby village. ¡°Is there a village nearby?¡± Qian Jijiang¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as his memory was not as sharp as it once was. Having been out of the loop for many years, he only retained general knowledge and couldn¡¯t recall everything with precision. Feng Yu, the old woman, suggested, ¡°Should we stay in the village? It would be safer than the wilderness. If we have the option, I think it¡¯s better to go to the village.¡± The others turned their gaze towards Qian Jijiang, allowing him to make the final decision. After some consideration, Qian Jijiang spoke, ¡°No. The outside world is in chaos, and the sudden appearance of a village seems suspicious. We should go around it.¡± Qian Jijiang and the others shook their heads, maintaining their determination to avoid the village. They altered their course, veering away from the flickering lights, and continued onward with an increased speed. It seemed as though an unspoken urge compelled them to distance themselves from the village as much as possible. Once again, Yan Qing pointed out, ¡°There¡¯s a light up ahead.¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze shifted toward the direction Yan Qing indicated. They could see lights flickering in the distance. Chi Defeng turned to Qian Jijiang, inquiring, ¡°Is there a village nearby?¡± Qian Jijiang sighed, realizing that his memory was failing him. He couldn¡¯t recall such specific details. ¡°I¡¯m not certain. We should proceed with caution.¡± Feng Yu, the old woman, lowered her voice and asked, ¡°Should we stay in the village? It would be safer than the wilderness. If we have the option, 1 think it¡¯s better to go to the village.¡± The group exchanged glances, uncertain about what to do next. As Chen Fei listened to the conversation, he suddenly felt a surge of clarity as the Clear Heart Formula spontaneously activated within him. His mind became clear, and he couldn¡¯t help but notice that something was amiss. This conversation, this scene¡ªit had already occurred. Why were they going through it again? And hadn¡¯t they just decided to avoid the village? An unsettling realization struck Chen Fei. Could it be that they had all lost their memories? He surveyed his surroundings and noticed that a thin veil of white fog had started to envelop the area, reducing visibility significantly. Strangely, the village in the distance seemed to be growing clearer amidst the fog.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Running for Life Chapter 51: Running for Life Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei witnessed a sudden burst of red light emanating from Qian Jijiang¡¯s chest, followed by a swirling cloud of charred black smoke. Qian Jijiang writhed in pain, his voice filled with disbelief. ¡°No, we were just here!¡± As the pain subsided, Qian Jijiang¡¯s eyes regained clarity, and he surveyed the surroundings. The sight of the mountain village in the distance caused his face to pale. It became apparent that something strange was happening, and they were trapped in a bewitching spell. Chen Fei, alarmed by the situation, asked Qian Jijiang, ¡°How do we wake them up?¡± He marveled at Qian Jijiang¡¯s ability to resist the spell, knowing that without the aid of the Clear Heart Formula, he would have likely fallen under its influence. Qian Jijiang, though surprised by Chen Fei¡¯s resilience, was too preoccupied to inquire further about his well-being. Qian Jijiang swiftly took out an incense stick from his bag and ignited it. As a thin trail of green smoke dispersed into the air, Yan Qing and the rest of the group suddenly snapped out of their bewitched state. Their gazes turned towards the mountain village in the distance, their expressions filled with alarm. Realizing that something was amiss, Yan Qing exclaimed, ¡°There¡¯s something peculiar about that mountain village. Let¡¯s get out of here!¡± Without wasting any time on explanations, Qian Jijiang sprinted forward, urging the others to follow closely behind. Feeling the urgency in the air, the group wasted no time, moving swiftly to escape from the encroaching danger. ¡­.. Chen Fei maintained his focus, continuously circulating the Clear Heart Formula to keep himself calm amidst the chaotic situation. The cold sensation brought a sense of clarity, allowing him to see further ahead. However, his initial joy quickly turned into unease as he realized that the extended view revealed not another road but a small mountain village. Contrary to their intentions of avoiding it, the group was inexplicably getting closer and closer to the village. The once-distant houses became clearer, standing in an orderly manner amidst fertile fields and mulberry trees. The village appeared idyllic, like a paradise. However, a sense of foreboding lingered as the figures within the village became more discernible, almost as if they were beckoning the group to come closer. Chen Fei¡¯s urgent warning caught the attention of the group, causing them to halt their advance. Qian Jijiang, acknowledging Chen Fei¡¯s ability to wake from the spell earlier, regarded his words seriously. Anxious, Qian Jijiang inquired, ¡°What did you see?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression darkened as he relayed his observation, ¡°1 saw houses, farmhouses, and numerous people standing there, facing us.¡± A wave of discomfort swept over Chen Fei, intensified by the chilling sensation from the gangrene mark on his arm. He realized that passing this trial was crucial if he wanted to reach Apricot Fen City. ¡°Old Qian, we need to find a way out of this. Any ideas?¡± Chi Defeng turned to Qian Jijiang, placing his hopes on the experienced martial artist. Qian Jijiang, sensing the urgency of the situation, took the lead and called for everyone to follow closely. He retrieved a half-red candle from his bag, an item seemingly ordinary yet significant in this predicament. With a tinge of reluctance, he carefully lit the wick, and a circle of vibrant red light emanated, encompassing the group. As the red light enveloped them, a sense of tranquility washed over Qian Jijiang¡¯s heart, dispelling the chilling cold that had gripped him earlier. Simultaneously, the red light seemed to repel the surrounding fog, causing it to disperse as if cowering from the candle¡¯s illumination. ¡°Run!¡± Qian Jijiang¡¯s voice resonated with determination as he dashed forward. The others, realizing the importance of keeping up, hurriedly followed suit, their footsteps resounding in unison as they fled from the encroaching village, protected by the red light of the candle. The group of six displayed impressive movement techniques, allowing them to keep up with Qian Jijiang¡¯s intense pace. Gradually, the fog ahead began to dissipate, and the small mountain village ceased to reappear. This brought some relief to everyone¡¯s hearts, for the mere sight of that village threatened to drive them mad. Suddenly, Qian Jijiang¡¯s face turned frighteningly pale, and he shouted urgently, ¡°No, no, stop, stop!¡± Confusion filled the eyes of his companions as they turned to look at him. However, Chen Fei noticed that the red candle in Qian Jijiang¡¯s hand had already burned more than half in just a short while. To Chen Fei¡¯s astonishment, the candle continued to shrink at a visible rate. At this pace, it would be extinguished within fifteen minutes. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Chi Defeng asked, perplexed. ¡°The candle is burning too fast. We haven¡¯t escaped the peculiarity; instead, we¡¯ve unknowingly drawn closer to it!¡± Qian Jijiang held the candle and tested it in four directions, realizing that only the southeast direction burned at a slower pace. ¡°This way!¡± Qian Jijiang exclaimed, leading the way as he rushed forward. Chen Fei scanned his surroundings, his heart filled with trepidation. The Clear Heart Formula had served him well, allowing him to maintain his mental clarity. However, it became apparent that mere lucidity was insufficient. Unless he escaped this place, he would likely fall victim to the lurking horrors that awaited him. Particularly at this moment, the chilling sensation of a presence behind him sent shivers down Chen Fei¡¯s spine. It felt as though those evil entities were poised to pounce upon him in the next instant. ¡°The mountain village has reappeared,¡± Feng Yu suddenly shouted, pointing in the distance. Everyone turned to look and confirmed that it was indeed the same village they had encountered earlier. Despite their efforts to forge ahead, it seemed as though they had inadvertently circled back to their starting point. In that moment, the red candle in Qian Jijiang¡¯s grasp had dwindled to less than 30% of its original size. ¡°This is burning too fast.¡± Qian Jijiang lamented, observing the diminished candle before turning his gaze toward the distant village. Determination etched on his face, he clenched his teeth and retrieved another candle from his bag. However, this one was different from its predecessor, for it was pure white in color. ¡°This anomaly is exceedingly powerful. Our only option now is to take a gamble. Otherwise, none of us will be able to escape this place today,¡± Qian Jijiang spoke in a solemn tone. ¡°What is it that you propose?¡± Chi Defeng inquired. ¡°I will ignite this white candle and throw it away. This white candle possesses the opposite effect of the red one¡ªit will attract the malevolent entities,¡± Qian Jijiang explained. ¡°Consequently, our future will be fraught with danger. We must run as swiftly as we can.¡± Qian Jijiang¡¯s voice dropped to a whisper as he continued, ¡°This act amounts to risking our lives. However, if we fail to take this step, we will likely remain trapped in this cycle indefinitely. As the red candles neared depletion, the realization struck that the entire group would meet their demise once the flames extinguished. Yan Qing and the others exchanged worried glances, yet they refrained from impeding Qian Jijiang¡¯s course of action, recognizing that no superior alternative presented itself. In this dire moment, they had no choice but to heed Qian Jijiang¡¯s instructions. Qian Jijiang bowed his head, igniting the white candle. A peculiar scent emanated from its flickering flame. Exerting all his might, Qian Jijiang hurled the white candle behind him. Despite its constant wavering, the white candle stubbornly refused to be snuffed out. In the ensuing instant, Qian Jijiang clutched the dwindling red candle and dashed forward with wild abandon. His speed had surged by over fifty percent compared to before, leaving the rest of the group astounded by his newfound swiftness. Only Chen Fei managed to maintain a steady pace, steadfastly trailing behind Qian Jijiang. Chi Defeng followed closely behind Chen Fei. Meanwhile, Yan Qing and Yan Ding let out muted cries before thrusting their swords into each other as if driven to a desperate and tragic end. As the scent of blood permeated the air, Yan Qing and Yan Ding vanished abruptly, their forms seamlessly merging with Chi Defeng¡¯s presence. Simultaneously, the elderly woman, Feng Yu, swiftly ingested a pill, causing a green aura to manifest on her countenance. Taking a single step, she effortlessly outpaced Yan Qing and the others, determinedly pursuing Chi Defeng. A hollow laughter seemed to echo through the forest while the surrounding fog grew denser. Fortunately, the fog billowed behind them, gradually thinning in the direction they were heading. Everyone¡¯s expressions displayed a mixture of astonishment and relief. The white candle had indeed proven effective, dispelling the incessant sensation of being watched.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Cloud Devouring Force Chapter 52: Cloud Devouring Force Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Qian Jijiang¡¯s face flushed red as he observed the candle burning rapidly in his hand, causing him to breathe a sigh of relief. When he turned his head to look at the others, he noticed that they had already followed him. However, just as he was about to avert his gaze, his eyes caught sight of Feng Yu, the elderly woman. To his surprise, Feng Yu¡¯s face had turned green, but that was not the most unsettling part. Her eyes had transformed into a pitch-black hue, unnoticed by anyone else. They lacked normal human emotions and exuded only a chilling coldness. Chen Fei, who was trailing behind Qian Jijiang, felt his heart tremble when he witnessed the sudden and drastic change in Qian Jijiang¡¯s expression. He turned around and beheld the peculiar countenance of Feng Yu. Seemingly aware of their scrutiny, Feng Yu¡¯s lips gradually curled into a smile that extended all the way to her ears. A shiver coursed down Qian Jijiang¡¯s spine, causing his senses to heighten. Without wasting any time, he reached for his bow and swiftly aimed it at Feng Yu. The urgency of the situation propelled everyone to sprint with all their might, but Chen Fei managed to retain some strength. Sensing an opportunity, Chen Fei abruptly turned around and released the arrow he held, sending it hurtling toward Feng Yu. ¡°Bang!¡± ¡­.. Just as the arrow was about to reach Feng Yu, an unexpected and gruesome occurrence unfolded. Her head violently exploded, resulting in a gruesome spectacle of flesh, blood, and a peculiar green mist dispersing in all directions. Chen Fei instinctively held his breath, yet he still felt a wave of dizziness engulfing his mind. He glanced down at his exposed skin, which had already taken on a sickly green hue. Emerging from the dissipating green mist, Chen Fei found a medicine bottle materializing in his hand. Reacting swiftly, he consumed three to four Detoxification Pills from the bottle, hoping to counteract the mysterious toxin. Realizing the urgency of the situation, Chen Fei tossed the remaining pills to his companions. Acting on instinct, they caught the pills and swiftly ingested them upon realizing they were antidotes. Caught off guard by Feng Yu¡¯s sudden attack, the group relied on their extensive martial arts experience to instinctively hold their breath, averting immediate danger. Consuming the antidote pills had successfully suppressed the poison coursing through their bodies. A heavy silence enveloped them as they remained oblivious to the moment Feng Yu had become possessed. Pressing forward, they covered their heads and continued running, uncertain of the duration that had elapsed. Eventually, it was Qian Jijiang who halted first, his body trembling with exertion. He forcefully expelled a mouthful of blood, and his flushed face gradually eased. Remarkably, the red candle he held burned serenely, and the fog that had once enshrouded him had dissipated, granting a temporary respite. Chi Defeng¡¯s complexion turned alarmingly pale, indicating his imminent collapse. Yan Qing and Yan Ding, on the other hand, were drenched in blood, their faces displaying a bone-chilling pallor. Chen Fei, though exhausted, fared relatively better compared to his companions. The intense battle had drained his physical strength even more due to the rampant gangrene that had afflicted him. Nevertheless, his condition remained superior to that of the others. Qian Jijiang, taking a deep breath, suggested, ¡°Let¡¯s proceed a bit further and find a place to rest.¡± Despite being out of immediate danger, he felt an overwhelming sense of unease lingering in their vicinity. To ensure their safety, he believed it was prudent to put more distance between themselves and their previous location. No one voiced any objections, recognizing the importance of prioritizing their well-being. By this point, the group had developed a significant level of trust in Qian Jijiang. The three hundred taels they had invested in him proved to be a worthwhile expenditure. Without his guidance and leadership, the consequences of today¡¯s events would have been disastrous, potentially resulting in numerous casualties or even the annihilation of the entire army. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted toward the red candle still held in Qian Jijiang¡¯s hand. He made a silent vow to himself that once they had a chance to clarify the situation, he would purchase several dozen candles and store them in their space compartment. The outside world was fraught with danger, and having a supply of these candles seemed like a necessary precaution. After walking for half an hour, Qian Jijiang eventually came to a stop. He meticulously surveyed their surroundings, ensuring their safety, before nodding at everyone. Only then did a collective sense of relief wash over the group. After surviving a calamity, he still had lingering fears. Having found a suitable location to establish their camp, the group settled down for a nap. Chen Fei positioned himself in a cross-legged posture, engaging in the cultivation of the Suspending Force to gradually restore his strength. The night passed without any untoward incidents, and they resumed their journey during the day. However, despite their continuous progress, the weariness that plagued them seemed to dissipate. Each member appeared to possess an unprecedented level of energy, surpassing even their previous state of relaxation. Chi Defeng, in particular, expressed his exhaustion by lamenting, ¡°1 must be extremely fatigued. 1 can even smell the tantalizing aroma of roast meat from the Drunken Fragrance Restaurant. It¡¯s so tempting!¡± Pausing momentarily to catch his breath, Chen Fei glanced at Chi Defeng, marveling at his remarkable sense of smell. In a desperate attempt to appease him earlier, Chen Fei had retrieved some roasted meat from their space compartment and devoured it discreetly while Chi Defeng was away attending to nature¡¯s call. Yet, upon his return, Chi Defeng immediately detected the scent. Chuckling at Chi Defeng¡¯s remark, Qian Jijiang interjected, ¡°The roast meat from the Drunken Fragrance Restaurant is nothing compared to what awaits us in Apricot Fen City tomorrow. Consider it my treat!¡± His eyes twinkled mischievously as he playfully teased Chi Defeng. Despite having used up a significant portion of the red candle, and the white candle being completely depleted, reaching Apricot Fen City safely would still be considered a triumph for Qian Jijiang. As the city¡¯s silhouette came into view, a surge of relief washed over the entire group. Their hearts stirred with a mixture of emotions, realizing that they had finally arrived at their destination. Chi Defeng chuckled, acknowledging Qian Jijiang¡¯s leadership with a respectful wave of his hand. No further words were necessary; their unspoken appreciation was deeply felt among them. Pressing on with their journey, alternating between periods of hurried travel and necessary rest, they had managed to overcome various challenges along the way. Finally, the distinct outline of Apricot Fen City came into focus, casting a sense of anticipation in everyone¡¯s hearts. They couldn¡¯t help but feel a jolt of excitement, knowing that they had successfully reached their destination. Reflecting on the past five days, they realized that, despite encountering difficulties, it hadn¡¯t been an excessively arduous journey for martial artists of their physical prowess had it not been for the unexpected events in that village. Nevertheless, the eerie and horrifying events they had witnessed along the way had left the five of them shaken to their cores. The untimely demise of Feng Yu, in particular, had cast a deep shadow over their spirits. Subconsciously, they quickened their pace, propelled by a mix of fear and urgency. After an hour¡¯s journey, they finally reached the gates of Apricot Fen City. Compared to the comparatively modest walls of Pingyin County, Apricot Fen City loomed larger and more imposing. The sheer height of the city walls served as a testament to its grandeur. Contrasting with the lifelessness of Pingyin County, Apricot Fen City bustled with vitality, its streets teeming with people. Having paid the entrance fee, the five of them stood on the vibrant street, exchanging glances. Yan Qing and his wife filled with gratitude for their companions, bowed respectfully and swiftly disappeared from the corner of the street. ¡°Since we have arrived in Apricot Fen City, we will no longer trouble the three of you,¡± Yan Qing conveyed with heartfelt sincerity. Turning his attention to Chen Fei, Chi Defeng inquired, ¡°What are your plans?¡± His gaze held a mixture of curiosity and expectation. After a brief moment of contemplation, Chen Fei responded, ¡°1 intend to continue my journey toward Immortal Cloud City.¡± His decision firmly formed in his mind, and he expressed his determination. Considering the stable environment and potential access to a wider array of cultivation techniques manuals, Immortal Cloud City held great appeal to Chen Fei. It offered a stark contrast to Pingyin County, where resources were tightly guarded. The prospects of joining the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect aside, Chen Fei believed that the city would provide a conducive environment for his gradual development. Qian Jijiang, wearing a smile, suggested, ¡°Apricot Fen City should have caravans heading to Immortal Cloud City. It would be safer for you to travel with one of them.¡± He offered his advice with genuine concern for Chen Fei¡¯s well-being. ¡°Indeed, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s reputation precedes it, unparalleled in the world,¡± Chi Defeng interjected, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. He turned to Chen Fei, soft laughter escaping his lips. ¡°Why don¡¯t we go together? I¡¯m eager to see it for myself.¡± Chen Fei, appreciating the invitation, cupped his hands in gratitude. ¡°I would be honored to have the accompany of you both.¡± With their plans settled, the trio felt a surge of excitement. Qian Jijiang¡¯s suggestion prompted them to take action. ¡°Let¡¯s not waste time standing around. We should find a good inn and enjoy a hearty meal!¡± Qian Jijiang declared, the sound of laughter resonating among them. They continued along the lively street, eagerly venturing toward their next destination. Night descended upon Apricot Fen City, and within the comfort of his guest room, Chen Fei assumed a cross-legged position. Having indulged in a satisfying meal and drink, he now focused on his cultivation practice. Meanwhile, Qian Jijiang ventured outside, taking a stroll in search of information. It didn¡¯t take long before he received news that the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band, after over a month¡¯s journey from various locations, was scheduled to arrive in Apricot Fen City. The caravan¡¯s ultimate destination was Immortal Cloud City, a name that carried considerable weight and significance. This indicated the immense power and influence of the merchant band. The prospect of hitching a ride with the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band presented a significant advantage. It ensured a secure and protected journey to Immortal Cloud City. With this realization, the three companions could envision the safety and reliability that such a powerful caravan would provide. With the intention of acquiring new pill formulas and cultivation techniques, Chen Fei acknowledged the substantial cost involved and was willing to spend the necessary amount. He understood the importance of having a diverse range of resources in order to continue their pill-selling endeavors. Muttering to himself, Chen Fei contemplated the possibilities as he closed his eyes, allowing his thoughts to drift. The following morning, Chen Fei found himself standing in front of a shop that specialized in selling various items, including weapons, pills, and cultivation techniques. Determined to find an inner strength cultivation technique, he expressed his request to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper responded promptly by presenting a secret manual from the shelf, explaining that it was obtained from a sect disciple who had been compelled to sell it. As Chen Fei laid eyes on the secret manual, his expression underwent a subtle change.. It was the Cloud Devouring Force! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Shocking Swallowing Art Chapter 53: Shocking Swallowing Art Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Will there be any trouble after learning this cultivation technique?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. Many sects would pursue leaked cultivation techniques, especially those involving inner strength. When he was in Pingyin County, Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind. After all, the place was small, and the chances of being discovered were very low, even if he learned from other sects. However, they were currently in Apricot Fen City, and later on, Chen Fei was planning to go to Immortal Cloud City. With more choices at hand, Chen Fei naturally had to exercise extra caution. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about this, my friend. That sect is already in decline, and he is the sole successor. There would be no trouble if you were to learn this secret manual. Instead, you would help in preserving and passing on the cultivation technique,¡± the shopkeeper said with a reassuring smile. Chen Fei nodded slightly, picked up the secret manual, and began reading it slowly. After fifteen minutes, he put the manual down. Although only one-third of the secret manual remained, he could already discern numerous insights from it. While it couldn¡¯t compare to the Thunderous Sword Force, it was considerably more potent than the Suspending Force. Moreover, there was something uniquely extraordinary about the Cloud Devouring Force. After cultivating the Cloud Devouring Force, the number of pills Chen Fei consumed daily could actually increase. In simpler terms, this technique enabled cultivators to absorb pills at a faster rate without burdening their bodies. Just this benefit alone made Chen Fei¡¯s heart race with anticipation. At present, Chen Fei could only take one Light Spirit Pill per day. Consuming more would cause his meridians to swell and his blood and Qi to become abnormal. If this happened occasionally, it wouldn¡¯t pose a significant risk. However, prolonged exposure to such conditions would undoubtedly have adverse effects on his body. Therefore, Chen Fei tried it a few times before exercising caution and returning to his regular routine of taking one Light Spirit Pill each day. ¡°What¡¯s the price?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°One thousand taels,¡± the shopkeeper replied, his smile widening. Irritated by the exorbitant price, Chen Fei abruptly put down the secret manual and turned to leave. He wasn¡¯t about to be taken advantage of. ¡°Hang on. We can negotiate the price. Additionally, we have a variety of pills and weapons in the shop. You may want to take a look,¡± the shopkeeper hastily called out, hoping to salvage the potential sale. ¡­.. Pausing for a moment, Chen Fei halted his steps and turned back to face the shopkeeper. ¡°Do you have any crossbows?¡± he inquired. ¡°Of course we do. Please come inside,¡± the shopkeeper nodded, leading Chen Fei into the inner hall. The assortment of weapons displayed in the shop was even more diverse than Chen Fei had expected. The shopkeeper guided him to a wall adorned with various bows and crossbows. ¡°Can I try them?¡± Chen Fei asked, seeking the shopkeeper¡¯s permission to try them out. ¡°Go ahead, sir,¡± the shopkeeper nodded, giving his consent. Chen Fei stepped forward, selecting a longbow and attempting to draw it. His expression remained unchanged. He then set aside the longbow and picked up another one. He continued this process for an hour, meticulously testing each bow. Afterward, Chen Fei left the shop, having made his selection. The morning quietly passed, and he returned to the inn. The longbow he had originally brought from Pingyin County had been sold and replaced with a far more powerful bow. In comparison to his previous longbow, the new one was undeniably superior in strength and quality. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s assessment, the newly acquired longbow would serve him well even up to the Bone Tempering realm. He was pleased with his choice. Additionally, Chen Fei had a good understanding of the prices of medicinal pills. In Pingyin County, the standard market price for a Qi Rejuvenation Pill was 10 taels per pill, whereas, in Apricot Fen City, it was 8 taels per pill. The price of Light Spirit Pills had also dropped from fifteen taels to thirteen taels per pill. The significant decrease in prices was evident, explaining the prevalence of caravans in the area. The price disparity indicated that there were substantial profits to be made, provided there was an ample supply of these medicinal pills. In light of this, Chen Fei took advantage of Apricot Fen City¡¯s offerings and purchased some Eternal Floating Pills. Although they were quite expensive, costing nearly thirty taels per pill, Chen Fei wanted to test if his current cultivation level in the Body Tempering Realm could handle the consumption of these pills for further advancement. Furthermore, he had plans to decipher the formula for the Eternal Floating Pill. However, Chen Fei¡¯s hopes were dashed when he discovered that Apricot Fen City did not sell the recipe for the Eternal Floating Pill. This left him somewhat disappointed. On the other hand, the formula for the Light Spirit Pill was available for purchase, albeit at a steep price of several thousand taels. ¡°1 underestimated the value of pill formulas,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself as he attempted to swallow one of the pills. After two hours, he opened his eyes, wearing a slightly disappointed expression. The effect of the Eternal Floating Pill was undeniably potent, but Chen Fei experienced intense swelling and pain in his meridians, surpassing the discomfort of taking two Light Spirit Pills consecutively. It became evident that the Eternal Floating Pill was too overwhelming for someone in the Body Tempering realm, and Chen Fei couldn¡¯t handle its effects. ¡°I wonder if the Cloud Devouring Force can alleviate this situation as the secret manual claims,¡± Chen Fei pondered. He retrieved the secret manual from his bag. After visiting more than ten shops, Chen Fei had spent a total of 300 taels of silver purchasing this cultivation technique from different establishments. Interestingly, in Apricot Fen City, nearly all the slightly larger shops were now selling this same cultivation technique manual. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t ascertain whether the sect¡¯s disciple had leaked the secret manual to multiple stores or if the shops had obtained it from one another. The first shop Chen Fei encountered seemed to have taken advantage of his unfamiliarity and purposely inflated the price. They were clearly trying to maximize their profits. Annoyed by this realization, Chen Fei continued his cultivation and spent mo hours thoroughly reading through the Cloud Devouring Force cultivation technique. He then attempted to circulate it within his body. Moments later, Chen Fei glanced at the interface that appeared before him: [Cultivation Method: Cloud Devouring Force (Beginner 1/100)]. Determined to further enhance his cultivation, Chen Fei made a decision. ¡°Fuse!¡± he commanded. Soon after, another message appeared: [Cultivation Method: Shocking Swallowing Art (Master 811/1000)]. The system prompted him, ¡°Discovered cultivation technique, Shocking Swallowing Art. Do you want to spend 100 silver taels to simplify the Shocking Swallowing Art?¡± Chen Fei contemplated briefly and agreed to the simplification. ¡°Shocking Swallowing Art is being simplified. Simplification is successful. Shocking Swallowing Art -?? Suspending Force!¡± A smile formed on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he saw the progress he had made. The next step was to diligently cultivate and increase his proficiency in the Shocking Swallowing Art to Great Completion. However, before doing so, he wanted to test the efficacy of the new cultivation method in absorbing medicinal pills. He assumed a cross-legged position and began circulating the Shocking Swallowing Art. After an hour of cultivation, Chen Fei opened his eyes, filled with joy. His meridians, which had been swollen previously, had completely returned to their normal state. The unabsorbed medicinal power had now fused entirely into Chen Fei¡¯s body. ¡°The effect is remarkable,¡± Chen Fei exclaimed, glancing at the nearby Eternal Floating Pill. After a moment of hesitation, he opted to take a Light Spirit Pill instead and swallowed it. As the medicinal properties took effect, discomfort began to arise within his meridians. Chen Fei quickly activated the Shocking Swallowing Art, causing his blood and Qi to surge rapidly. Gradually, the discomfort lessened and eventually dissipated. Chen Fei¡¯s brows, once tightly furrowed, relaxed. Continuing to circulate the Shocking Swallowing Art within his body, Chen Fei experienced the medicinal strength of the pill being swiftly absorbed and integrated into his flesh and blood. After about two hours, Chen Fei opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air slowly. The unmistakable joy on his face could no longer be concealed. ¡°I¡¯ve reached my limit,¡± Chen Fei exclaimed, his voice filled with excitement. ¡°Just one Eternal Floating Pill and one Light Spirit Pill have nearly doubled my inner strength. Previously, it took over nine months to reach the Bone Tempering stage, but now, it only takes a little over four months.¡± Calculating the time it took for his cultivation breakthrough, Chen Fei muttered to himself, ¡°And 1 haven¡¯t even reached the Great Completion of the Shocking Swallowing Technique yet, so 1 can still consume more pills each day.¡± Involuntarily, Chen Fei clenched his fists. Compared to others, his cultivation speed was already impressive, but given the opportunity, who wouldn¡¯t want to improve even faster? Especially in a world as perilous as this one. ¡°Could the original sect that developed this cultivation technique have been impoverished and resorted to consuming pills for sustenance?¡± Chen Fei pondered, a curious thought crossing his mind. As night descended, Chen Fei strolled through the bustling streets of Apricot Fen City. Compared to Pingyin County, the city was undoubtedly more vibrant and lively after dark. Surrounded by the illuminating fireworks, Chen Fei¡¯s heart found a moment of tranquility. If he had a choice, he would still prefer a peaceful and quiet life. Unfortunately, this world rarely offered such choices. Many things were imposed upon individuals, including the ever-present danger. Walking along the bustling street, Chen Fei eventually turned into an alley. In stark contrast to the lively atmosphere outside, the alley exuded a serene quietness. At the end of the alley stood a shop, its faint lights casting eerie shadows on the alley walls, almost as if they were grimacing.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Night Store Chapter 54: Night Store Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°He only opens the door at night and not during the day. How peculiar,¡± Chen Fei murmured, feeling a hint of frustration towards the shop¡¯s owner¡¯s unusual behavior. Despite his initial complaint, Chen Fei had a specific reason for seeking out this shop. Yesterday, he had inquired with Qian Jijiang about the source of the two candles he had seen. Qian Jijiang had directed him to this very shop. Observing his surroundings, Chen Fei failed to detect anything out of the ordinary. Thus, he decided to step inside. ¡°Sir, what can I assist you with?¡± a hoarse voice called out. Chen Fei turned to face the source and saw a person of diminutive stature, barely reaching a meter in height, standing on a stool. The individual wore a smile as they greeted Chen Fei. Assessing the shop¡¯s interior, Chen Fei found nothing remarkable about it. There was no discernible dark aura or any sign of abnormalities. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that you sell something that can ward off the supernatural,¡± Chen Fei addressed the shopkeeper. Although the shopkeeper lacked the aura of a martial artist, he exuded an inexplicable otherness, giving off an eerie sensation. ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve come to the right place,¡± the shopkeeper replied, retrieving a red candle from under the counter and presenting it to Chen Fei. ¡°When faced with something supernatural, light this candle to defend yourself. However, it only offers temporary resistance. If the uncanny persists and remains by your side, the candle will burn faster. Even if it burns to the end, the supernatural entity can still cause harm.¡± ¡°How much is it?¡± Chen Fei scrutinized the red candle attentively, confirming that it was the same one Qian Jijiang had used to save several lives in the mountain village. ¡°It¡¯s one thousand taels,¡± the shopkeeper stated matter-of-factly. Surprised, Chen Fei raised his head and gazed at the shopkeeper. ¡°That¡¯s quite expensive!¡± he exclaimed. The total value of Chen Fei¡¯s current assets would likely only cover the cost of this single red candle. ¡­.. ¡°Compared to life, what is money?¡± the shopkeeper chuckled softly. ¡°These candles are not easy to make. I¡¯m the sole seller of them in all of Apricot Fen City.¡± ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Chen Fei inquired in a hushed tone. ¡°Of course!¡± The shopkeeper nodded and produced a white candle from beneath the counter, placing it in front of Chen Fei. ¡°This candle has the ability to attract the supernatural. It¡¯s priced at five hundred taels per candle.¡± The inexplicable scent emanating from the white candle brought back memories of the incident that had occurred two days prior. Chen Fei realized that if it weren¡¯t for the presence of the red candle, the white candle could have been a suicidal weapon, attracting numerous monsters simultaneously. Just the thought of it sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. ¡°Anything else?¡± Chen Fei understood that he couldn¡¯t afford to make any purchases today, so he decided to gather knowledge and widen his horizons. When he had accumulated more funds, he would return to replenish his supplies. ¡°The Evil-Vanquishing Sword can wound and even kill supernatural entities, even when wielded by an ordinary person,¡± the shopkeeper explained as a dark red blade materialized on the counter. The blade appeared incredibly thin, and it seemed that even a minor clash with another weapon could split it in half. Clearly, it was designed specifically to combat the supernatural. ¡°What¡¯s the price?¡± Chen Fei asked, feeling a twinge of discomfort. ¡°Ten thousand taels of silver.¡± It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t afford the price, but it would certainly take a significant amount of time to accumulate the necessary funds. While the sword blade was indeed effective against supernatural creatures, its use was limited solely to them. ¡°Please show me the next item.¡± Without any signs of impatience, the shopkeeper presented the next item. A small medicine bottle materialized on the counter. ¡°Illusion-Breaking Water. When applied to the eyes, it allows one to see through supernatural illusions.¡± Curiously, Chen Fei examined the bottle, reminiscent of the legendary tears of a cow from his previous life, which had possessed the same effect. If he had possessed such a substance two days ago, he wouldn¡¯t have had to worry about wandering in the fog. ¡°Awakening Incense, capable of breaking barriers when lit, priced at three hundred taels,¡± the shopkeeper presented another item, revealing an incense stick that Chen Fei had seen before. ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°No, these are the only items I have,¡± the shopkeeper replied, shaking their head. They then asked Chen Fei, ¡°Which one catches your interest?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll consider it,¡± Chen Fei responded, unable to admit that he didn¡¯t have enough money. While he could afford the candles and incense, he still needed to save up to purchase a quality pill furnace for refining pills. If he were to spend all his money now, he wouldn¡¯t have enough left. ¡°May 1 ask why the shop only opens at night?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but inquire curiously before departing. He couldn¡¯t fathom the necessity of running a shop exclusively at night. ¡°During the daytime, I¡¯m asleep,¡± the shopkeeper replied shyly, offering an explanation that left Chen Fei momentarily speechless. Chen Fei regarded the shopkeeper¡¯s peculiar expression with a sense of bewilderment. This unexpected explanation had disrupted his mental preparations prior to visiting the shop. His mind wandered, wondering where the shop¡¯s inventory truly originated from. Leaving the shop behind, Chen Fei wandered the streets for a while before eventually returning to the inn. Throughout the night, he dedicated himself to cultivation. The following morning, Chen Fei embarked on a quest to explore various shops. His intention was not only to purchase a pill furnace but also to inquire about selling his own pills. After visiting several establishments, Chen Fei¡¯s expression grew somewhat complicated. While the shops were indeed willing to purchase his pills, the offered prices were disappointingly low¡ªapproximately 40% of the market value. It resembled the arrangement the Zhang family had proposed, treating Chen Fei as their in-house alchemist. In contrast to the exorbitant prices he had encountered in the underground market of Pingyin County, the disparity was vast. However, he acknowledged that the extraordinary demand for pills in Pingyin County had skewed his perception, making any comparison futile. Chen Fei felt reluctant to sell his medicinal pills to the shop at such a low price. He considered an alternative option¡ªsetting up a stall to sell the pills. Apricot Fen City had a street where itinerant cultivators would gather and sell various items. Chen Fei had visited the street before and found a wide array of goods available. However, the quality of the items varied, and he would need to ensure the quality of his own pills. Setting up a stall would require time and effort, which would inevitably detract from Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation progress. He needed to focus on perfecting the Shocking Swallowing Art to expedite his breakthrough to the Bone Tempering realm. Additionally, he had to dedicate time to deducing the pill formula for the Eternal Floating Pill, using the remnants of the recipe he had obtained from the Zhao Family. Chen Fei estimated that it would take him about a month to complete the deduction. Furthermore, he also wanted to further develop his archery skills. While there were few resources on archery in Pingyin County, Apricot Fen City offered a plethora of secret manuals and techniques. Chen Fei desired to elevate his archery skills to a higher level. Considering all these factors, setting up a stall seemed less worthwhile, as it would consume significant amounts of his time. ¡°I need someone to help me set up a stall and share the profits,¡± Chen Fei pondered for a moment, and the image of Chi Defeng came to mind. Chi Defeng had experience setting up a stall in Pingyin County, making him well-versed in such matters. With his decision made, Chen Fei purchased a pill furnace for 200 taels and returned to the inn. ¡°Do you want me to help you sell pills?¡± Chi Defeng expressed surprise as he looked at Chen Fei in the guest room. ¡°Why don¡¯t you refine the pills yourself and sell them? Why do you need my assistance?¡± ¡°The price offered by the shop is too low. I want you to set up a stall to sell them. In return, I¡¯ll give you 5% of the profits,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. ¡°5%? That¡¯s too little,¡± Chi Defeng instinctively began to negotiate. ¡°How about 20%?¡± ¡°Alright, 20% it is then!¡± Chen Fei agreed immediately, reaching out to shake Chi Defeng¡¯s hand as they made a pact. Chi Defeng observed Chen Fei¡¯s actions with a puzzled expression.. Why did this seem so familiar? Had he quoted a price too low just now If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Earning Money Chapter 55: Earning Money Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The responsibility of purchasing medicinal herbs was still entrusted to Chi Defeng. Since the benefits were already linked, Chi Defeng couldn¡¯t afford to use any counterfeit herbs to deceive Chen Fei. Once he discovered that Chen Fei was an alchemist, Chi Defeng finally grasped why Chen Fei could effortlessly discern his fraudulent medicinal ingredients. If an alchemist couldn¡¯t accurately identify the ingredients required to refine their own medicinal pills, it would imply that their skill level was likely inadequate. Chen Fei opted not to craft the Qi Rejuvenation Pill but instead utilized the Light Spirit Pill directly. After all, the Light Spirit Pill was more expensive and had a higher demand in Apricot Fen City. In contrast to a smaller county like Pingyin County, Apricot Fen City boasted a larger population of martial artists and individuals with advanced cultivation levels. The Bone Tempering realm, while not widespread, was far more prevalent than in Pingyin County. During his time in Pingyin County, Chen Fei had already perfected the cultivation of the Light Spirit Pill. Refining a cauldron of pills allowed him to fully harness the medicinal properties of the ingredients. Each cauldron contained four Light Spirit Pills. The ingredients for the Light Spirit Pill were not overly expensive. While it may be an exaggeration to say they were abundant everywhere, they were indeed relatively easy to find. Many individuals even grew and cultivated them themselves, and they matured quickly. The simplicity of the materials contributed to the wide availability and popularity of both the Light Spirit Pill and the Eternal Floating Pill. Scarcer herbs and ingredients had been phased out and eliminated throughout history. Early in the morning, Chen Fei bid farewell to Qian Jijiang, extending his hands in a cupped gesture. Chi Defeng stepped forward and patted Qian Jijiang¡¯s shoulder, remaining silent. As per their original plan, Qian Jijiang was meant to accompany them to Immortal Cloud City so they could support one another. However, Qian Jijiang unexpectedly encountered someone from the bodyguard agency in Apricot Fen City. After pondering the matter throughout the night, Qian Jijiang decided to follow the group from the bodyguard agency and assist them with their tasks. ¡°There will be ample opportunities to visit Immortal Cloud City in the future,¡± Qian Jijiang laughed heartily. He bid farewell to Chen Fei and the other man, then turned around and departed. Once they waved goodbye, Chen Fei and the other man returned to the courtyard. Since they needed to wait in Apricot Fen City for over a month for the caravan, it became inconvenient to continue staying at the inn. Consequently, Chen Fei and the other two individuals rented a courtyard in the city for a duration of six months. If they had rented it for a shorter period, it might have upset the landlord. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t concerned about the rent and agreed to the terms. ¡°These are the herbs for today. Please check if there are any issues,¡± Chi Defeng handed over a package to Chen Fei. Chen Fei inspected it and found everything to be in order. He then retrieved a list and handed it to Chi Defeng, saying, ¡°Gather these medicinal ingredients. I want to attempt refining a new pill.¡± ¡­.. ¡°These ingredients are for the Eternal Floating Pill?¡± Chi Defeng glanced at the list, visibly surprised. ¡°Do you know how to refine it?¡± Chen Fei was also taken aback. ¡°Have you forgotten what I was doing in Pingyin County? Although the recipe for the Eternal Floating Pill was counterfeit, I still have some knowledge about it,¡± Chi Defeng smiled, though the astonishment in his eyes lingered. Over the past few days, Chen Fei¡¯s remarkable speed in refining the Light Spirit Pill had already greatly surprised Chi Defeng. Being a seasoned figure in the martial arts scene, Chi Defeng possessed a wealth of knowledge. Hence, he understood the level of refinement required to achieve Chen Fei¡¯s impressive pill production rate. Throughout his time in Pingyin County, Chi Defeng had never encountered anyone capable of reaching such heights. And now, Chen Fei was embarking on experiments with the Eternal Floating Pill! The pill formula for the Light Spirit Pill was considered precious among ordinary individuals, but it could still be obtained through various means. However, the formula for the Eternal Floating Pill was not available in Pingyin County. While Apricot Fen City did possess it, no one would willingly disclose it. Moreover, considering their recent arrival in Apricot Fen City, it was highly unlikely that they had obtained the pill formula for the Eternal Floating Pill. Therefore, there was a strong possibility that Chen Fei had deduced the formula himself. Such alchemical talent was truly astonishing and awe-inspiring. ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. I¡¯m just in the experimental stage, and I¡¯m unsure of the outcome,¡± Chen Fei reassured with a smile, shaking his head. After spending a considerable amount of time together, Chen Fei had developed a deep understanding of Chi Defeng¡¯s character. He had no intention of hiding anything from him. Additionally, if they were to continue collaborating in the future, certain alchemical skills would inevitably need to be shared. Chi Defeng smiled in return, recognizing the trust Chen Fei had placed in him. He took the Light Spirit Pills he intended to sell that day and departed from the courtyard. Meanwhile, Chen Fei tidied up the medicinal herbs and transferred them to the pill room, preparing to commence the refining process for the Light Spirit Pill. Over the past few days, Chen Fei had dedicated his mornings to perfecting the refining process for the Light Spirit Pill. With his exceptional pill production rate, he could refine sixty to seventy Light Spirit Pills within just a few hours. As Chi Defeng set up his stall, he priced the Light Spirit Pills at around eleven to twelve taels, depending on the quantity purchased. With the exception of the first two days, there were consistently a few customers who bought the pills. All the pills Chen Fei had refined in the past few days were easily sold. Since Chen Fei had not produced counterfeit Light Spirit Pills and had refined them at the Great Completion level, the pills were in optimal condition. Both their appearance and medicinal effects were top-notch. Once someone tried the pill for the first time, they would recognize its effectiveness and naturally become repeat customers of Chi Defeng stall. After deducting Chi Defeng¡¯s share, Chen Fei was left with around six hundred taels. This success prompted Chen Fei to consider increasing the quantity of pills he could refine to meet the growing demand. In Apricot Fen City, acquiring the necessary medicinal ingredients for the Light Spirit Pill was not a challenging task. Chen Fei could easily earn a thousand taels per day. However, he eventually suppressed the thought of increasing the quantity too much. Having too many pills could potentially lead to complications. Nonetheless, Chen Fei was also unwilling to earn too little. In the end, they reached a compromise and settled on the current number. The pursuit of benefits always carried some degree of risk, and it depended on each individual¡¯s willingness to bear them. Having spent nearly ten days in Apricot Fen City, Chen Fei focused on the sale of the Light Spirit Pill while nearing the completion of the formula deduction for the Eternal Floating Pill. The progress was smoother than expected, which could be attributed to Chen Fei¡¯s current level of alchemy. The remnant recipe from the Zhao Family also proved to be highly beneficial. With all these factors combined, Chen Fei was now ready to attempt refining the Eternal Floating Pill. Succeeding even once would significantly accelerate Chen Fei¡¯s wealth accumulation. Chen Fei had always desired the Suppressing Dragon Elephant cultivation technique, which he found on the interface. However, the price of 50,000 taels was a significant hurdle for him. As for his progress in refining pills, it remained steady. But what delighted Chen Fei the most was that his cultivation technique, the Shocking Swallowing Art, had finally reached perfection. Reaching perfection in the technique brought several benefits. Apart from an increase in the cultivation value itself, the most significant surprise was that he could consume more medicinal pills. Previously, when the Shocking Swallowing Art was at the master level, Chen Fei could only consume one Light Spirit Pill and one Eternal Floating Pill per day. But now, as the technique reached perfection, he was able to ingest two Eternal Floating Pills daily. As a result, his cultivation would improve by 85 points in a single day. The time it would take for Chen Fei to break through to the Bone Tempering realm was reduced by another month. The effects of the Shocking Swallowing Art surpassed his imagination. Additionally, Chen Fei sensed that as his cultivation technique continued to accumulate experience points, the number of medicinal pills he could consume daily was gradually increasing. ¡°The original version of the Cloud Devouring Force shouldn¡¯t have yielded such remarkable results. Otherwise, the sect wouldn¡¯t have declined to such a state. It¡¯s possible that the combination of the Cloud Devouring Force and the Astonishing Symbol Art resulted in an unexpected transformation,¡± Chen Fei pondered aloud. This was his personal speculation. The Astonishing Symbol Art, derived from the Thunderous Sword Force, was a cultivation technique of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. The Astonishing Symbol Art could be circulated more rapidly if one¡¯s body could withstand it. When combined with the absorption ability of the Cloud Devouring Force, this effect was significantly amplified. ¡°Considering the current progress, I might be able to reach the Bone Tempering realm before the Immortal Cloud Caravan arrives,¡± Chen Fei thought with satisfaction.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Breaking Through to the Bone Tempering Realm Chapter 56: Breaking Through to the Bone Tempering Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After spending the entire morning refining pills, Chen Fei dedicated himself to the cultivation of inner strength. With each breath, his body rose and fell in sync, and a rising heat began to permeate from his skin into his bones and muscles. The day this heat completely engulfed his entire being would mark his breakthrough into the Bone Tempering realm. Chen Fei didn¡¯t waste his time in the afternoon and evening either. He refrained from indulging in the pleasures of the brothel or other distractions. Instead, he adopted the lifestyle of an ascetic monk. Chen Fei purchased numerous cultivation technique manuals, aiming to merge and refine his skills. He attempted to combine the sword technique manuals, only to find that the Fire Sword had already reached the stage of Great Completion. It wasn¡¯t that the Fire Sword was inherently strong, but rather the sword technique manuals available in Apricot Fen City were of average quality. The same situation applied to movement technique manuals. Therefore, Chen Fei shifted his focus to archery, seeking to enhance his skills in that area. The three archery manuals Chen Fei had acquired in Pingyin County were all rudimentary. However, the manuals he purchased in Apricot Fen City provided significant improvements. Chen Fei tirelessly practiced drawing the bow and shooting arrows, dedicating himself to his archery cultivation. To outsiders, Chen Fei¡¯s intense training regimen may have appeared excessive, bordering on obsession. Even Chi Def eng couldn¡¯t help but advise him, concerned about his well-being. Nevertheless, Chen Fei would always smile, listen to the advice, and then continue with his training. ¡°You are not a fish, so how can you know the joy of a fish?¡± Chen Fei would respond to concerns with this rhetorical question. He wasn¡¯t naturally inclined to be overly diligent, but the sense of vulnerability in this world pushed him to strive for greater strength. Moreover, he could tangibly feel his progress each day. With every diligent effort, he would reap rewards. Chen Fei had become somewhat fixated on his cultivation. He didn¡¯t view it as a burden but rather enjoyed the process. It was through this enjoyment that he found the perseverance to see things through to completion. Another ten days flew by in the blink of an eye, bringing the total time spent in Apricot Fen City to over twenty days. Inside the pill room, Chen Fei focused his gaze on the pill furnace before him, sensing the subtle changes in the medicinal properties and adjusting them with his inner strength. As time passed, a delicate medicinal fragrance began to waft through the room, permeating even the courtyard through the gaps in the door. A quarter of an hour swiftly passed, and Chen Fei utilized his technique to gently tap the lid of the furnace. With a muffled sound, he cautiously poked his head out to assess the result. Before his eyes lay a newly formed medicinal pill. ¡°Success!¡± A smile involuntarily spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s exclamation, Chi Defeng, who had been waiting by his side, approached to witness the moment. Chen Fei passed the medicinal pill to Chi Defeng, who handled it with care. It was evident that some remnants had not fully fused with the pill, causing its appearance to appear slightly uneven. If such a medicinal pill were to be sold, no martial artist would purchase it unless it was sold at a better price. Chi Defeng sought Chen Fei¡¯s opinion with his eyes. Seeing no objection from Chen Fei, he carefully took out a small portion of the medicinal pill and consumed it. After a moment, Chi Defeng opened his eyes and looked at Chen Fei, a hint of disbelief evident in his gaze. ¡­.. ¡°How is it?¡± Chen Fei inquired, lifting his head. ¡°It¡¯s the Eternal Floating Pill,¡± Chi Defeng affirmed with certainty. ¡°Looks like we¡¯ll soon be able to sell the Eternal Floating Pill,¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Indeed!¡± Observing Chen Fei deducing and refining the Eternal Floating Pill from scratch, Chi Defeng had no doubts about Chen Fei¡¯s ability to produce high-quality pills in the future. ¡°However, we might encounter some trouble with selling medicinal pills in Apricot Fen City for the time being,¡± Chi Defeng returned the Eternal Floating Pill to Chen Fei and frowned. ¡°Is there an issue?¡± Chen Fei wasn¡¯t surprised. Where there were profits, trouble was sure to follow. Moreover, they were dealing with the sale of medicinal pills, a highly lucrative trade. The quality of the Light Spirit Pills Chen Fei refined was exceptional, and the potency was evident. Anyone with knowledge in the field would recognize the presence of a skilled alchemist behind them. With trouble arriving at their doorstep, it became clear that one had to be cautious in big cities. It seemed that their adversary had assessed that Chi Defeng lacked a powerful backing, which emboldened them to confront them openly. ¡°There is a gang in Apricot Fen City called the Shallow Water Gang. They have targeted our business,¡± Chi Defeng explained, taking a seat and looking at Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯ve been monitoring the people they sent to follow us for a few days. They¡¯re likely running out of patience now.¡± ¡°In that case, we won¡¯t continue selling for the time being. Let¡¯s wait for the Immortal Cloud Caravan to arrive,¡± Chen Fei suggested after a moment of contemplation. He had already been selling pills for over 20 days and had earned a considerable sum. Midway through, he had also visited a shop in the alley, purchasing everything he needed except for a sword. He even bought two red candles. Chen Fei deposited a portion of the silver into the interface, exchanged another portion for silver notes, and kept some as silver scraps for daily expenses. This money would suffice for a short period. Afterward, he could wait until he reached Immortal Cloud City, where he would join a sect and gain a backer. Then, he wouldn¡¯t be so vulnerable. ¡°Alright, I had the same thought,¡± Chi Defeng replied, relieved that Chen Fei agreed with his suggestion. As a seasoned individual, Chi Defeng had witnessed countless conflicts of interest. Being outsiders in Apricot Fen City, it was risky for them to engage in conflicts with the local gangs. Chi Defeng was ambitious and desired wealth, but he would never jeopardize his life for money. Of course, Chen Fei could sell the pills he refined to other shops. However, since they had already attracted the attention of the Shallow Water Gang, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be certain which shops were affiliated with them. It would be risky to sell the pills to just any shop. Thus, Chen Fei decided against it, as less money was preferable to increased danger. Another month went by, bringing the total time spent in Apricot Fen City to almost two months. Although the Immortal Cloud Caravan had yet to arrive, Chen Fei¡¯s space grid was already brimming with hundreds of Light Spirit Pills. By refining the Light Spirit Pills, he could improve and simplify the recipe for the Eternal Floating Pill. With his proficiency in the Shocking Swallowing Art reaching the Master level and progressing towards Perfection, Chen Fei had achieved self-sufficiency in consuming the Eternal Floating Pills. The increased proficiency also allowed him to now swallow four Eternal Floating Pills per day. As a result, the Bone Tempering realm, which would typically take nearly three months to break through, had already reached a critical point. Observing his progress on the interface, Chen Fei took out a Eternal Floating Pill and swallowed it. As soon as the Eternal Floating Pill entered his mouth, it dissolved instantly, unleashing a surge of heat that expanded within his body. As the Shocking Swallowing Art circulated rapidly, the energy from the pill surged throughout Chen Fei¡¯s body, particularly his skin and flesh, emanating an extraordinary high temperature. Through his inner vision, he could perceive the energy within his muscles relentlessly attacking and compressing his bones. Over time, this compression intensified. A buzzing sensation reverberated within his soul, and Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly snapped open. Rising from the ground, the sound of bones and tendons resonated throughout the pill room. Unbeknownst to him, his figure grew slightly taller, exuding an aura as deep as the abyss. Chen Fei¡¯s appearance was completely transformed from his previous skinny and tanned self. [Realm: Bone Tempering realm (3/100000)] At that moment, a knock echoed from outside the courtyard. Chen Fei walked out of the pill room and opened the door. ¡°Are you Chen Fei?¡± A young boy stood before him, his tongue still licking a candied fruit. He looked up at Chen Fei and asked. ¡°Yes, what is it?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°Uncle Chi told me to tell you to run!¡± the boy exclaimed urgently.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Closing the Door Chapter 57: Closing the Door Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed, but he didn¡¯t panic. Instead, he allowed the boy to enter the courtyard and shut the door. ¡°Do you know where Uncle Chi is now?¡± Chen Fei sat opposite the little boy and asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know either. Uncle Chi didn¡¯t come to look for me today,¡± the little boy replied, licking the remaining candied fruit off his finger. ¡°Uncle Chi said that if he didn¡¯t come to find me one day, I should come to you and tell you to run.¡± ¡°Good boy, this is for you!¡± Chen Fei took out a tael of silver. The little boy¡¯s eyes widened, and he quickly hid the silver in his pocket. After bowing and thanking Chen Fei, he skipped away. In the courtyard, Chen Fei frowned. This child was supposed to be Chi Defends backup plan to warn him. He hadn¡¯t expected it to be put into action. The key now was to find out who had captured Chi Defeng. In the past month, Chen Fei had been quietly cultivating in his room. He rarely encountered any conflicts with others, only venturing our occasionally. Chi Defeng, too, lived a reclusive life, seldom leaving his residence except to assist Chen Fei in purchasing herbs. ¡°Could it be the Shallow Water Gang again?¡± Chen Fei pondered, reflecting on an incident that occurred a month ago when he had become the target of the gang due to his pill-selling activities. If suspicions were to be raised, it was likely directed at the Shallow Water Gang. However, considering that they had already taken the initiative to conceal themselves, why would they continue to pursue Chen Fei? Returning to the pill room, Chen Fei proceeded to tidy up all his belongings before storing them in the spatial grid for safekeeping. Due to safety concerns, this courtyard could no longer be occupied. After fifteen minutes, Chen Fei eliminated any traces within the courtyard and departed. ¡°What kind of information are you seeking?¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking for someone.¡± Chen Fei replied from beneath the cover of a bamboo hat, inside a house tucked away in an alley. This was one of the locations in Apricot Fen City renowned for its expertise in gathering information. As long as the price was right, they could uncover most non-secretive information. Apricot Fen City had a few similar establishments, and Chen Fei wasn¡¯t certain if this particular place could assist him, but he had no choice but to give it a try. ¡­.. ¡°Could you provide a description of the person you¡¯re looking for?¡± the shopkeeper asked. Chen Fei briefly explained the altered appearance of Chi Defeng, nor having any portrait or tangible reference to offer. His lack of trust in such establishments prevented him from providing too much information, as he was aware that if they were willing to sell information to you, they could just as easily sell your own information to others. ¡°Please wait a moment. 1¡¯11 have someone check,¡± the shopkeeper responded, passing the note in his possession to someone in the back. After fifteen minutes had passed, another note arrived from behind. ¡°How did it go?¡± Chen Fei leaned forward, his anticipation evident. ¡°We found him,¡± the shopkeeper replied, glancing at the note and then meeting Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. ¡°It¡¯ll cost you 50 taels, and you¡¯ll learn rhe whereabouts of this person.¡± ¡°Absolutely,¡± Chen Fei agreed, nodding as he retrieved fifty taels of silver from his pocket and placed them on the counter. The shopkeeper accepted the money with a smile and handed the note to Chen Fei. Eagerly, Chen Fei unfolded the note to read its contents. To his surprise, there were only three words written: Shallow Water Gang! Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed, his mind racing with questions. He hadn¡¯t expected the Shallow Water Gang to be involved. Was it connected to the incident with the medicinal pills, or were there other reasons behind their actions? ¡°Someone witnessed your friend being taken away by the Shallow Water Gang,¡± the shopkeeper disclosed calmly, taking a sip from his teacup. If you wish to rescue your friend, we can establish a connection between us. However, 1 must emphasize that success is not guaranteed.¡± ¡°Do you have information about the Shallow W ater Gang for sale?¡± Chen Fei responded without directly acknowledging the shopkeeper s proposal. Indeed, any information can be bought and sold for the right price,¡± the shopkeeper confirmed. ¡°For the specific information about the Shallow Water Gang, including the location where your friend is currently held captive, the price is three hundred taels? ¡°Very well,¡± Chen Fei agreed, taking out a banknote and placing it on the counter. The shopkeeper carefully examined the banknote and, finding no issues, knocked on the table. A piece of paper was handed over to Chen Fei from behind the counter. As he read through it, a slight frown appeared on his face. ¡°Is there anything else you require?¡± the shopkeeper inquired. ¡°No, that will be all,¡± Chen Fei shook his head, rising from his seat. Just as he was about to leave, he turned back to the shopkeeper and asked, ¡°I came here seeking information. I trust that the shopkeeper won¡¯t sell it to others?¡± ¡°Hahaha, you jest, my friend. This establishment does not engage in such practices,¡± the shopkeeper chuckled heartily, assuring Chen Fei. ¡°Rest assured.¡± ¡°I¡¯m glad to hear that,¡± Chen Fei smiled, nodding slightly before exiting the shop, his mind focused on the newfound information. As Chen Fei walked away, the shopkeeper tapped the counter three times. Immediately, someone emerged from behind him. ¡°The pill refiner that the Shallow Water Gang is searching for is here. Sell this information to them, but make sure to demand a higher price/ the shopkeeper instructed, recalling Chen Fei¡¯s earlier conversation and a smirk creeping across his face. ¡°That person we just dealt with is likely a naive target. Send someone more vigilant to tail him. We can sell his location for an even higher price.¡± ¡°I will do it immediately,¡± the individual nodded and issued instructions to the people in the back hall. Soon, a person emerged¡ªa nondescript figure capable of blending into a crowd, perfect for surveillance. ¡°Go,¡± the shopkeeper ordered, observing the person with satisfaction. The man responded with a flattering smile, bowed to the shopkeeper, and left the shop. ¡°Another sum of money deposited into my account,¡± the shopkeeper chuckled, a satisfied grin on his face. He reclined comfortably in his chair, picked up his teacup, and downed the remaining tea in a single gulp. Honesty? What was that? Money had its own enticing fragrance. The shopkeeper felt exhilarated, humming a few tunes as he stood up and prepared to relieve himself. Suddenly, a loud shout erupted from the back hall, only to abruptly cease after a brief moment. The shopkeeper¡¯s expression shifted as his nostrils detected a faint scent of blood. His face contorted in shock. In the back hall, where several experts in the Bone Tempering realm resided, there was now absolute silence. The shopkeeper, being only in the Body Tempering realm, didn¡¯t dare to linger any longer. Just as he prepared to flee, he witnessed a figure emerge from the back hall. ¡°It¡¯s you,¡± the shopkeeper uttered, his gaze fixated on Chen Fei with a mix of astonishment and fear. Chen Fei glanced back at the sliopkeeper and, with a cold expression, shut the door of the shop. The entire establishment plunged into darkness, with only a sliver of light seeping through the door¡¯s crack, casting an eerie glow on the shopkeeper¡¯s face, revealing its uneven and disfigured appearance, ¡°What are you doing!¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s voice trembled as he swallowed nervously, pointing a shaky finger at Chen Fei. ¡°You said you wouldn¡¯t sell my information.¡± Chen Fei glanced at the frightened shopkeeper and shook his head, ¡°Do you know who is behind this establishment? If there are any issues, we can discuss them properly.¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s eyes widened in fear, realizing that his attempt to use his backing to intimidate Chen Fei had failed. The shopkeeper had not been lying about the influential forces supporting the shop¡¯s operations in Apricot Fen City. However, in the face of Chen Fei¡¯s actions, even the shopkeeper¡¯s confidence wavered. Chen Fei nodded, seemingly considering the shopkeeper¡¯s words. The shopkeeper¡¯s face brightened, thinking he might have found a way to escape this situation. But his relief was short-lived, as a sudden glint of cold light illuminated the room. The shopkeeper¡¯s body froze, his heart pierced through. His eyes remained fixed on Chen Fei, who stood expressionless before him. With his body weakened, the shopkeeper¡¯s hand hung limply at his side. He realized that if Chen Fei took another step forward, he could activate a mechanism hidden under the counter. However, Chen Fei remained at a distance, unmoving.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Torment Chapter 58: Torment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei wiped the blood off his sword and proceeded into the back hall. Several individuals lay lifeless on the ground, including the two who had been tailing him and providing information to the Shallow Water Gang. Surprisingly, there were quite a few experts present, with four individuals in the Bone Tempering realm. It was considered generous for a shop like this to have even a few Bone Tempering realm cultivators in its ranks. However, their battle prowess proved lackluster against Chen Fei¡¯s assault. Having fused multiple cultivation techniques, Chen Fei now possessed far greater power than rogue cultivators of the same level. After a brief search for any hidden silver, Chen Fei turned his attention to gathering information about the Shallow Water Gang. He meticulously searched through the possessions and documents in the back hall, determined to uncover crucial details. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t entirely confident in the information he had obtained from the untrustworthy shopkeeper. As he searched through the back hall, he discovered a room with several shelves filled with information. Sorting through the materials, Chen Fei quickly located the relevant details concerning the Shallow Water Gang. Feeling pressed for time, he hesitated for a moment before deciding to take everything he deemed necessary. Summoning the storage cabinet from his space grid, Chen Fei stuffed a thick stack of papers into it. Once he had collected what he needed, he departed from the premises. As he delved into the information, Chen Fei¡¯s frown deepened. He came across details about a martial artist in the Marrow Tempering realm¡ªa piece of information missing from the initial edition he had obtained. Although this Marrow Tempering realm martial artist was older and had suffered severe injuries in the past, leading to a decline in his current combat strength, he was still a formidable opponent. However, there remained a significant disparity between the Marrow Tempering realm and the Bone Tempering realm in terms of fundamental power. Chen Fei strode out of a bustling market and raised his gaze toward the direction of Xu Zaichuan¡¯s residence, the Sect Master of the Shallow Water Sect. After a moment of contemplation, he made his way towards the grand estate. Inside Xu Zaichuan¡¯s residence, Chi Defeng knelt on the ground, his hands bound tightly behind his back. Trembling with fear, he pleaded to the figures in the hall, ¡°Please, 1¡¯11 tell you everything I know as long as you spare me. Please, don¡¯t hurt me.¡± Xu Zaichuan, seated proudly on his throne, looked down upon Chi Defeng. ¡°Where is that Alchemist?¡± he demanded. ¡­.. Confusion clouded Chi Defeng¡¯s face as he responded, ¡°What alchemist?¡± Without warning, Xu Zaichuan delivered a powerful kick to Chi Defeng¡¯s chest. The impact sent Chi Defeng hurtling into a stone pillar within the hall, blood spraying from his mouth. Gasping for breath, he struggled to speak. ¡°I¡¯m not pretending¡­ I don¡¯t know!¡± Mockery danced in Xu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes as he waved his hand, ordering his subordinates, ¡°Beat him until he reveals the truth.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Two members of the Shallow Water Sect, carrying out their leader¡¯s command, launched themselves at Chi Defeng, raining down punches and kicks upon him mercilessly. Chi Defeng¡¯s agonized screams filled the air as his body quickly became drenched in his own blood. ¡°Tell me,¡± Xu Zaichuan¡¯s smile vanished from his face. ¡°I don¡¯t know that pill master. Every time he comes to me, he asks me to sell his pills. If I sell them, he pays me for my efforts,¡± Chi Defeng replied, fear evident in his voice as he whispered to Xu Zaichuan. Xu Zaichuan¡¯s expression darkened as he slowly approached Chi Defeng, each step purposeful. Without warning, he drew a long sword and plunged it into Chi Defeng¡¯s thigh. Chi Defeng let out a piercing scream, unable to evade the attack. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m easily deceived? Continue with your fabrications, and I will see how far you can go!¡± Xu Zaichuan forcefully twisted the sword lodged in Chi Defeng¡¯s thigh. Within moments, Chi Defeng¡¯s leg was a gory mess, causing him unimaginable agony. Chi Defeng could only gasp for breath, unable to produce coherent words. ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth. You can verify it if you want,¡± Chi Defeng weakly pleaded, his face drained of color. Xu Zaichuan turned to his subordinates and asked, ¡°Have you discovered who he had close contact with in the past?¡± ¡°This old man is extremely cautious. Every time we tail him, he manages to shake us off. We don¡¯t know where he resides or who he associates with,¡± one of the subordinates responded. ¡°How cautious indeed!¡± Xu Zaichuan leaned forward, fixing a piercing gaze upon Chi Defeng. He then withdrew the long sword from Chi Defeng¡¯s thigh, only to press his foot onto the wound and grind it mercilessly. The already festering wound worsened, turning into a bloody pulp of flesh, causing Chi Defeng unbearable torment. ¡°It¡¯s true! Everything I¡¯ve said is true!¡± Chi Defeng shouted in a hoarse voice, his consciousness nearly slipping away. ¡°Inject him with the medicine and break his fingers, one by one!¡± Xu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes narrowed as he reclined back into his high chair. Shallow Water Sect members lifted Chi Defeng, forcing him to drink a bowl of medicine. Chi Defeng, already in a dazed state, briefly regained consciousness, only to be consumed by the intensifying pain coursing through his body. ¡°I want to see just how tough your resolve is!¡± Xu Zaichuan pointed his finger, signaling someone to produce a massive pair of pliers. The pincers bore a dark brown crust, remnants of dried blood. A putrid odor wafted from them, indicating that they had already clamped onto flesh countless times before. ¡°After breaking all ten fingers, we still have ten toes to go. There¡¯s plenty of time, and I¡¯ll savor torturing you slowly,¡± Xu Zaichuan coldly remarked, his gaze fixed on Chi Defeng. The fear in Chi Defeng¡¯s eyes slowly faded, replaced by a defiant expression. Without warning, he spat a mouthful of blood directly at Xu Zaichuan. ¡°Come, let¡¯s attack together. Let¡¯s see if you can make this old man feel a bit more satisfied!¡± Knowing his disguise was futile, he burst into laughter. Enraged, Xu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he bellowed, ¡°Punish him! I want to see him begging for death on his knees!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± the Shallow Water Sect members responded, seizing Chi Defeng¡¯s fingers and clamping them with the pliers. However, in that moment, an arrow shot through the air, piercing the body of one of the Shallow Water Gang members. The force of the arrow sent him crashing to the ground, and the pincers slipped from his grip with a crisp sound. Everyone stood in stunned silence. Suddenly, two more arrows flew forth, finding their mark in the hearts of two individuals, killing them instantly. ¡°Enemy attack!¡± The realization dawned on everyone, and they sought cover to evade the onslaught of arrows. Some attempted to launch a counterattack by moving towards the corner of the hall, preparing to strike back. ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!¡± The sound of arrows resounded incessantly. Those who attempted to expose themselves were swiftly impaled by arrows through their heads, while those still seeking shelter found themselves pierced by additional arrows. The remaining members of the Shallow Water Gang retaliated, unleashing their hidden weapons and shooting arrows. However, each person who struck back found themselves with a fatal hole appearing in their body moments later. The arrows proved to be immensely powerful, easily penetrating the bodies of their targets. Within a short span of time, over a dozen people within the mansion¡¯s hall had fallen to their demise. The remaining individuals no longer dared to expose themselves, seeking shelter from the deadly rain of arrows. However, some of the arrows, propelled by an incredible force, arched their trajectory, bypassing cover and impaling those who thought themselves protected. This level of archery surpassed the capabilities of ordinary martial artists. A lone figure, wielding a bow, single-handedly suppressed dozens of people with astonishing precision and deadly accuracy. ¡°Who dares to come here and act so outrageously!¡± With a resounding shout, a figure swiftly approached from a distance, arriving in the sky above the mansion¡¯s hall in the blink of an eye. ¡°It¡¯s Old He! Old He is here!¡± The Shallow Water Gang members, who had been slain by the arrows, couldn¡¯t help but exclaim with a mix of joy and relief upon recognizing the newcomer¡¯s identity. Chen Fei stood poised on the rooftop, his eyes fixed on He Yuanqiu as he soared overhead. Swiftly, Chen Fei repositioned his bow and released an arrow that struck a Shallow Water Gang member who had dared to expose himself. ¡°You dare!¡± He Yuanqiu seethed with anger as he witnessed Chen Fei claim yet another life before his eyes. He extended his right hand, resembling the talons of an eagle, and aimed to seize Chen Fei¡¯s head. ¡°Tsk!¡± The sound of slicing air reverberated as He Yuanqiu¡¯s claw-like hand swiped through, but it failed to connect with its intended target. Chen Fei gracefully retreated, his figure gliding backward, and he promptly released three more arrows. The arrows found their marks, ending the lives of the Shallow Water Gang members who had been hiding. The Shallow Water Gang members, previously bolstered by He Yuanqiu¡¯s arrival, fell into an eerie silence, their morale diminished by the swift and accurate strikes.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Crack Chapter 59: Crack Translator: Dragon Boat Translation The archery secret manual Chen Fei had obtained in Apricot Fen City not only provided him with additional skills but also brought about a notable change. Chen Fei could now freely shoot arrows while seamlessly integrating his movement technique. The two skills complemented each other without hindrance, ensuring that the accuracy of his shots remained unaffected. Therefore, despite He Yuanqiu¡¯s pursuit, it did not impede Chen Fei from relentlessly eliminating the Shallow Water Gang members below. Gradually, some of the members began to collapse under the torment of awaiting their inevitable demise. A few dared to leap out, attempting to rush toward Chen Fei, but all they received in return were swift arrows. Chen Fei¡¯s arrows proved to be lethal, especially to the majority of the Shallow Water Gang members who were merely in the Body Tempering stage. Even those in the Bone Tempering realm could not escape Chen Fei¡¯s arrows, succumbing to them and falling lifeless to the ground. ¡°Help! Gang Leader, could this person be here to save that old guy?¡± a whispered voice beside Xu Zaichuan caught his attention. ¡°In that case, go and hold that old man hostage, using him as leverage to threaten the intruder,¡± Xu Zaichuan said, casting a glance at his subordinate. However, the subordinate shrank back, afraid to speak further. Whether Chen Fei was there to rescue someone or not was inconsequential. The Shallow Water Gang members knew they could not expose themselves, for doing so would invite a shower of arrows. Even if they remained hidden, the limited cover they had was insufficient protection, as arrows still managed to find their targets. It had been years since Xu Zaichuan had witnessed such exceptional archery skills. In the past, there was a renowned archer named She Bancheng in Apricot Fen City, and it appeared that Chen Fei was on par with him. However, She Bancheng had eventually departed from Apricot Fen City to seek further advancements in archery. Xu Zaichuan did not order his men to charge out and capture Chi Defeng. It would be a futile endeavor, courting certain death. Xu Zaichuan surveyed his surroundings and noticed an iron hook with an iron chain nearby. It was a lute hook, typically employed for cruel purposes. ¡­.. Xu Zaichuan¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he seized the pipa hook and hurled it toward Chi Defeng. Regardless of whether Chen Fei was present to rescue someone, Xu Zaichuan saw an opportunity and was willing to take a chance. Observing his surroundings keenly, Chen Fei spotted the lute hook. In an instant, he adjusted his bow and swiftly shot an arrow that knocked the hook to the ground. Simultaneously, he unleashed another arrow in Xu Zaichuan¡¯s direction, causing earth and debris to scatter. Xu Zaichuan gazed down at the quivering arrows at his feet, his face paling. Thankfully, the cover had been sufficient, and Chen Fei¡¯s blind shot had misjudged their position. Otherwise, the arrow would have already pierced through Xu Zaichuan¡¯s head. Chen Fei¡¯s figure blurred, and in a flash, he appeared before Chi Defeng. His gaze darkened as he surveyed the injuries covering Chi Defeng¡¯s body. If he had arrived any later, Chi Defeng would have been saved but left permanently crippled. ¡°Quick, leave!¡± Chen Fei urged Chi Defeng, his expression resolute. Although touched by Chi Defeng¡¯s gratitude, he recognized that venturing here alone was both dangerous and reckless. At the sight of Chen Fei suddenly appearing before him, Xu Zaichuan experienced a momentary daze, which quickly transformed into jubilation. From a distance, Xu Zaichuan had been powerless against Chen Fei. Charging forward blindly would lead to his demise. But now, the distance between them was a mere few meters. All Xu Zaichuan needed to do was intercept Chen Fei¡¯s arrow to close the gap. He intended to stall momentarily until He Yuanqiu arrived. If Chen Fei dared to flee, Xu Zaichuan would act as if he was about to execute Chi Defeng on the ground, disrupting Chen Fei¡¯s judgment. ¡°Simply foolish!¡± Xu Zaichuan laughed maniacally inwardly, believing that he had effortlessly coerced Chen Fei into revealing his true motive. He perceived Chen Fei as an imbecile. As these thoughts raced through his mind, Xu Zaichuan observed Chen Fei drawing his bow and swiftly grew alert. However, he realized that Chen Fei¡¯s first arrow was aimed at He Yuanqiu, completely disregarding Xu Zaichuan. ¡°You are courting death!¡± Incensed by being ignored, Xu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes gleamed with a cold light. He swiftly advanced, arriving before Chen Fei as he swung a large knife toward Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he promptly activated the Clear Heart Formula. Suddenly, everything around him seemed to freeze. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes darted rapidly, assimilating all the information flooding his mind. He Yuanqiu used his hands to block the arrow, but the force caused his body to halt momentarily, disrupting his charging momentum. In various corners of the hall, five or six individuals lay hidden, their rapid breaths betraying their fear. Despite their best efforts to suppress their breathing, Chen Fei still managed to discern their precise locations. Xu Zaichuan¡¯s countenance twisted with ferocity, his bloodshot eyes filled with excitement. The veins in his right hand, clutching the knife, twitched due to the intensity of his grip. The Shallow Water Gang members behind Xu Zaichuan wavered, torn between advancing to capture Chen Fei or their own trepidation. In the next moment, the world resumed its course, and Chen Fei¡¯s expression returned to its calm state. He released the bow and arrow with his left hand while his right hand brandished a long sword. The Fire Vein Sword erupted as it met Xu Zaichuan¡¯s blade. ¡°Ding!¡± The clash produced a sharp resonance. Chen Fei had merely used the tip of his sword, yet Xu Zaichuan found himself unable to maintain his grip. It seemed as though he had lost control of his strength. Continuing the attack would undoubtedly result in a broken wrist. However, Xu Zaichuan had cultivated the saber for over a decade. While he may not have been an expert, misusing his strength in such a manner was impossible. Yet, it occurred at this very moment. ¡°Ha!¡± Xu Zaichuan was ruthless and knew the situation was dire. He risked the possibility of crippling his wrist and exerted all his might to hold onto the knife, continuing his slash toward Chen Fei. Nonetheless, it was only accomplished with great effort. The previously smooth saber technique momentarily faltered due to the strain. Before the blade could touch Chen Fei¡¯s body, Xu Zaichuan witnessed a flash of white light before him¡ªa long sword thrusting toward his throat from an unimaginable angle. Xu Zaichuan¡¯s widened eyes betrayed his shock as he instinctively attempted to retreat. Yet, his body had already expended all its strength in swinging the knife forward. In this moment, the clash of the opposing forces left his entire body immobilized. Powerless, he could only watch as the blade pierced through his neck. ¡°Tsk!¡± Chen Fei retracted his sword, leaving a small fissure in Xu Zaichuan¡¯s throat. Instinctively, Xu Zaichuan used his muscles to staunch the wound from which blood trickling out. Xu Zaichuan gazed at Chen Fei, his expression one of disbelief and fear. ¡°Zaichuan!¡± He Yuanqiu¡¯s gaze was fixed on Xu Zaichuan¡¯s wounded throat, shocked at the sight before him. If something were to happen to Xu Zaichuan, his own fate would likely be equally grim. However, He Yuanqiu¡¯s worry dissipated in the next moment.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Sword Five Chapter 60: Sword Five Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei unleashed the Fire Vein Sword, a powerful sword technique that he had perfected through relentless training. However, the disparity in realms between Chen Fei and He Yuanqiu was still evident. A single Fire Vein Sword couldn¡¯t bridge that gap unless it was the complete Immortal Cloud Sword Technique and not just a fragmentary Immortal Way. Despite their equal mastery over their bodies, thanks to the Clear Heart Formula, Chen Fei and He Yuanqiu were evenly matched for now. However, in terms of strength and endurance, Chen Fei was at a disadvantage and would eventually falter. With another clash of swords, Chen Fei skillfully utilized the force to drift backward, bringing him closer to Xu Zaichuan. Xu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes widened, not due to any movement he made but because he was completely paralyzed. Any attempt to move would rupture the wound on his neck, leading to instant death. No alternative outcome existed. ¡°How dare you!¡± He Yuanqiu exclaimed, astonished by Chen Fei¡¯s audacity. He charged toward Chen Fei, but his movements were visible to Chen Fei. Nervousness about Xu Zaichuan had caused He Yuanqiu to exert excessive strength, distorting his otherwise precise technique. While the Eagle Snatch Technique had been well-controlled in the past, in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, it appeared less formidable. Sometimes, applying excessive force didn¡¯t guarantee superiority; proper control was paramount. Stepping back with his right foot, Chen Fei summoned a flash of sword aura before He Yuanqiu¡¯s eyes. Recognizing the familiar move, He Yuanqiu breathed a sigh of relief, assuming it was Chen Fei¡¯s Three Immortal Swords once again. Though this technique was extraordinary, he was prepared to defend against it. However, he underestimated the situation. This single sword strike was far from enough to conquer the world in a single move. ¡°Chi chi chi!¡± ¡­.. The sound of a sword slicing through flesh and bone reverberated. Chen Fei¡¯s long sword effortlessly pierced through He Yuanqiu¡¯s Eagle Snatch Technique, penetrating all the way to his armpit. It was Sword Five, a technique that harnessed pure strength and speed through the combination of the Clear Heart Formula and Immortal Way. The immense impact shattered He Yuanqiu¡¯s seemingly invincible metal-like palms. He Yuanqiu stared at his arm in disbelief. Although the technique seemed similar, the difference in power between the two was staggering. Before he could utter a word, Chen Fei swiftly swung his sword across He Yuanqiu¡¯s neck, severing his head. He Yuanqiu¡¯s eyes conveyed bewilderment and regret. Chen Fei took a deep breath, then went to assist Chi Defeng, helping him to his feet. He cast a glance at Xu Zaichuan, who still stood nearby, then turned his attention back to Chi Defeng. ¡°No need,¡± Chi Defeng understood Chen Fei¡¯s intention. Chen Fei was asking if he wanted to exact revenge with his own hands. However, Chi Defeng realized that Xu Zaichuan¡¯s existence was now worse than death itself. Though it seemed as if Xu Zaichuan had a chance to live, his precarious situation left his neck in a delicate balance with no possibility of a cure. Moreover, this state of suffering mirrored the torment Xu Zaichuan had inflicted on others in the past. It was as if retribution had finally caught up with him. Chen Fei nodded, respecting Chi Defeng¡¯s decision. However, he didn¡¯t leave immediately. Instead, he picked up the longbow from the ground and swiftly fired six arrows in succession, each finding its mark within the hall. Screams filled the air as no one escaped the relentless onslaught. With the exception of Xu Zaichuan, who remained standing, everyone else had been struck down. Before his departure, Chen Fei searched He Yuanqiu¡¯s garments but found no secret manuals. However, he did discover some banknotes and silver pieces, which left him somewhat disappointed. As for Xu Zaichuan, he wore only a single layer of clothing and had nothing of value on him. Although Chen Fei entertained the idea of looting the mansion, the risks outweighed the benefits. The commotion caused by their presence had already attracted attention. It was only a matter of time before someone arrived. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t willing to take such a gamble. Taking Chi Defeng back to the rented courtyard, Chen Fei attended to his injuries. Fortunately, apart from the serious thigh wound, most of Chi Defeng¡¯s injuries were superficial. With some rest and recuperation, he should be able to make a full recovery. ¡°We need to leave Apricot Fen City immediately. It¡¯s no longer safe here,¡± Chi Defeng said in a deep voice, taking a deep breath. ¡°I¡¯ve learned from the market that a merchant group will depart from Apricot Fen City in two days. We¡¯ll leave the city a couple of days beforehand and try to join the group midway to Immortal Cloud City,¡± Chen Fei proposed. With the leader of the Shallow Water Gang dead, it shouldn¡¯t pose a significant problem. However, Chen Fei had received information about Xu Zaichuan¡¯s father, Xu Wangliang, an expert in the Visceral Tempering realm. Xu Wangliang wielded tremendous influence in Apricot Fen City and had played a crucial role in Xu Zaichuan establishing the Shallow Water Gang. It would have been impossible for Xu Zaichuan to form a decent gang in Apricot Fen City with just his cultivation base in the Bone Tempering realm. Furthermore, there was Marrow Tempering realm expert He Yuanqiu working under the gang. Xu Wangliang wasn¡¯t the only powerful figure. By destroying the information-selling network, Chen Fei had also drawn the attention of another influential backer. Considering these circumstances, it was imperative for Chen Fei and Chi Defeng to flee Apricot Fen City. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s plan, Chi Defeng furrowed his brow. ¡°Leaving the city may not be an issue, but joining the merchant group will be difficult. They might secretly inform Apricot Fen City, resulting in pursuit or detention by the group.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly, realizing the gravity of the situation. Xu Wangliang possessed significant power in Apricot Fen City and would undoubtedly launch a manhunt for Chen Fei and his brother. Attempting to join a caravan for safety carried great risks. Pondering the situation, the two fell into silence, contemplating various potential solutions. ¡°Wait, it seems we don¡¯t have to leave Apricot Fen City,¡± Chen Fei raised his head and looked at Chi Defeng. ¡°Both of us are in disguise, which is quite conspicuous. However, if we reveal our true appearances in here, what could possibly happen?¡± Chi Defeng was taken aback, but he quickly grasped the meaning. While disguises were convenient, they often drew unwanted attention, particularly in a city where indiscriminate searches were being conducted. It felt as though there was no place for silver in Apricot Fen City. On the other hand, with their original appearances, they would blend into the crowd more effectively. Numerous foreigners were already present in Xing Fen City, awaiting the Xianyun Merchant Band. The number of outsiders residing there was considerable, making it difficult for Xu Wangliang and his cohorts to conduct a thorough search. This was the advantage of operating under the veil of light. At Xu Zaichuan¡¯s mansion, a figure leaped over the outer wall. Upon witnessing the scene in the courtyard, their expression changed. Relief washed over them when they saw Xu Zaichuan still standing. ¡°Young Master is unharmed. Hurry, inform the Elder!¡± One of them rushed off while the rest anxiously surrounded Xu Zaichuan, keeping a vigilant eye on their surroundings. Satisfied that there were no immediate threats, their attention returned to Xu Zaichuan. However, Xu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes were vacant and bloodshot, his feeble breath almost inaudible. A gentle breeze brushed past, causing blood to spurt from Xu Zaichuan¡¯s neck, splattering those in proximity, drenching them completely in warm, red blood.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Killing Sword Chapter 61: Killing Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Gao family¡¯s courtyard, within the Xu family¡¯s residence, an air of vigilance permeated the atmosphere, casting a somber tone over everyone present. Inside the hall, Xu Zaichuan¡¯s lifeless body lay in a coffin. Xu Wangliang stood beside it, his expression dark as he examined the wound on his son¡¯s neck. ¡°What a swift and merciless strike,¡± Xu Wangliang muttered through clenched teeth, causing the temperature in the room to seemingly drop. The servants in the hall held their breath, afraid to provoke any further anger from Xu Wangliang. ¡°Master, you must avenge Chuan¡¯er!¡± Xu Zaichuan¡¯s mother wailed, her voice hoarse and piercing. ¡°He took the life of my son. No matter who he is, he will not escape justice!¡± Xu Wangliang turned to his butler. The butler swiftly stepped forward and whispered, ¡°Old Master, I have just ordered an investigation into the whereabouts of all those who held grievances against Young Master today. If there is any suspicious activity, they will be immediately apprehended.¡± ¡°Pa!¡± Xu Wangliang¡¯s slap landed on the butler¡¯s cheek, sending him crashing into a pillar and spewing a mouthful of blood. The bewildered butler looked at Xu Wangliang, unsure of his transgression. The surrounding servants trembled, bowing their heads even lower. ¡­.. ¡°Capture and interrogate any enemies first, regardless of any unusual movements today,¡± Xu Wangliang said grimly, gazing down at the butler. ¡°Furthermore, detain anyone who has been seen wandering around the estate today. I would rather wrongly punish someone than let a suspicious individual slip away. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. I will attend to it immediately!¡± The butler scrambled to his feet, his cheek swollen. ¡°Young Master has perished, yet you seem devoid of grief,¡± Xu Wangliang suddenly turned his attention to the servants around him. All the servants quivered, filling the hall with their mournful wails that spilled beyond the confines of the mansion. On the bustling streets of Apricot Fen City. ¡°How dare they destroy my shop!¡± ¡°Master, everyone inside was slain. Killed by a single sword strike!¡± ¡°Have you discovered anything?¡± ¡°The traces have been completely eradicated. We currently have no leads. Master, I heard that Xu Zaichuan met the same fate today. He died from a sword wound, just like He Yuanqiu.¡± ¡°Interesting.¡± ¡°Master, what shall we do now?¡± ¡°We investigate! If we let this attack on our shop go unanswered, others will see us as easy targets!¡± ¡°Very well, I shall commence immediately!¡± A tense atmosphere settled over Apricot Fen City. People scurried home, refraining from venturing outside to avoid getting embroiled in the unfolding events. Intermittent cries and sounds of scuffles echoed through certain corners of the city, only to fade away soon after. The other noble families of Apricot Fen City silently acquiesced to Xu Wangliang¡¯s actions. After all, his beloved son had been slain. If anyone were to oppose him at this time, they would undoubtedly become his enemies. Furthermore, Xu Wangliang had garnered a reputation for avenging even the slightest grievances within Apricot Fen City. If misunderstandings arose, one might escape unscathed for now, but one never knew when Xu Wangliang¡¯s blade might strike. Some noble families weren¡¯t fearful, but they also had no desire to stir up unnecessary trouble. The Xu Clan Estate. ¡°Is he among these people?¡± Xu Wangliang turned to Wu Changli, a consecrator from the Qian Clan who had been specially dispatched to assist him. Wu Changli¡¯s cultivation was average. Despite being over 50 years old, he had only recently reached the Bone Tempering realm. However, within the Qian Clan, Sergeant Wu held a status equivalent to ordinary Marrow Refinement realm martial artists. This was due to Wu Changli¡¯s unique ability to control Gu worms. One of the species of Gu worms possessed an extraordinary talent for tracking individuals based on the scent of blood. Though the Qian family and the Xu family were not particularly close, the uproar caused by Xu Wangliang in Apricot Fen City had prompted the Qian family to send Wu Changli to assist. Upon hearing Xu Wangliang¡¯s inquiry, Wu Changli did not immediately respond. Instead, he observed the winged Gu worm resting in his palm. The creature hovered there, showing no signs of taking flight. ¡°Not among these individuals,¡± Wu Changli shook his head. The prisoners had endured severe torture, leaving some unrecognizable or on the brink of death. Having overheard Xu Wangliang¡¯s conversation earlier, they had gained a general understanding of the situation. Upon hearing Wu Changli¡¯s words, a glimmer of hope sparked in some prisoners¡¯ eyes, and tears of joy began to trickle down their faces. They might finally escape this place. ¡°Why are you all so elated?¡± Xu Wangliang¡¯s disappointment transformed into fury. His son had died, yet these prisoners dared to display such happiness. The prisoners felt as if their throats were being constricted, rendering them silent. ¡°There may still be accomplices among them. We must conduct thorough interrogations,¡± Xu Wangliang declared before exiting the prison. The sergeant involuntarily shrank back and quickly followed suit. Wu Changli had heard of Xu Wangliang¡¯s temper before, and now he witnessed it firsthand. The prisoners were unfortunate to have crossed paths with Xu Wangliang. It could only be said that in this world, sometimes simply avoiding trouble was insufficient for a peaceful existence. ¡°Can you track down my son¡¯s killer?¡± Xu Wangliang inquired upon returning to the main hall. Seated atop a high chair, he peered down at Wu Changli. Though he did not exert any overt pressure, Sergeant Wu involuntarily tensed up. ¡°If the culprit has not yet left Apricot Fen City, I can attempt to do so,¡± Wu Changli replied in a low voice. ¡°In that case, I entrust you with this task, Revered Elder Wu!¡± Xu Wangliang¡¯s lips twitched. ¡°I dare not refuse, I dare not refuse!¡± Wu Changli hastily waved his hand, eyeing the Gu worm hidden within his sleeve. He extracted a small piece of black soil, no larger than a fingernail, from his pocket and placed it before the Gu worm with a pained expression. The Gu worm leaped onto the black soil, devouring it within moments. Its wings quivered, and it took flight. An hour ago, the Gu worm had tasted Xu Zaichuan¡¯s blood. It was now seeking the same aura. The very same aura that was now lingering upon the sword that had claimed Xu Zaichuan¡¯s life.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: The World of Youth Chapter 62: The World of Youth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Days had passed, but in the world of the Gu worm, the scent remained fresh. Interestingly, when blood was spilled on a person¡¯s body, the living aura clashed with it, causing the residual aura to dissipate quickly. Xu Wangliang¡¯s expression shifted as he trailed behind Wu Zhangli. Two Marrow Tempering realm consecrators from the Xu family followed closely. If they encountered the murderer, they would swiftly subdue him. Gu worms possessed impressive speed, comparable to that of a person running. After fifteen minutes, the Gu worm came to a halt in front of a courtyard, poised to enter. Wu Zhangli swiftly shielded the Gu worm and glanced back at Xu Wangliang. Xu Wangliang surveyed the courtyard before him. It belonged to an ordinary family. His ears twitched, but he heard no sounds emanating from within. In an instant, Xu Wangliang scaled the courtyard wall, finding no trace of anyone inside. The two Xu family guardians landed in the courtyard, kicking open the door. It was clean and devoid of any signs of habitation as if nobody had ever lived there. ¡°The sword has been here for a while,¡± Wu Zhangli pointed to a spot, indicating where the aura was most concentrated. It had clearly lingered there for some time. ¡­.. ¡°Find the landlord and inquire about the situation here,¡± Xu Wangliang instructed gravely. Soon, the landlord, known as the ¡°tooth man,¡± was summoned. He was taken aback upon seeing Xu Wangliang, well aware of the Xu family¡¯s reputation in Apricot Fen City. ¡°Who rented this courtyard?¡± Xu Wangliang inquired of the tooth man. With a sharp memory, the tooth man meticulously described the appearance of the person who had rented the courtyard at the time. Sergeant Wu stood by, silent. Given the circumstances, it was unlikely they would discover the culprit¡¯s true identity. Most likely, it was a disguise. Xu Wangliang understood this well, but he refused to let any possibility slip away. After the tooth man departed, Xu Wangliang turned to Wu Zhangli. ¡°That weapon was not discarded, which is a positive sign. If the culprit has not left Apricot Fen City, we can find him!¡± Wu Zhangli hurriedly spoke. ¡°I must rely on you once more, esteemed Elder Wu!¡± ¡°Of course, of course!¡± Wu Zhangli smiled apologetically and summoned his Gu worm. Extending his hand, he pointed forward, and the Gu worm circled the courtyard before flying out. The group followed closely, and soon, the Gu worm arrived at another courtyard. Xu Wangliang¡¯s brows furrowed. He sensed that there was no one inside the courtyard. He leaped over the walls, confirming his suspicions. ¡°This culprit is exceedingly cautious!¡± Xu Wangliang¡¯s words seemed to hang in the air. This wily rabbit had more than one burrow, further fueling his anger. ¡°Squeak!¡± The Gu worm emitted a long cry. Upon hearing it, Sergeant Li¡¯s face brightened. ¡°The scent here is two days old. It¡¯s likely that the person hasn¡¯t left Apricot Fen City!¡± ¡°Excellent!¡± Xu Wangliang nodded, and Chang Li promptly commanded the Gu worm to continue tracking. However, after circling the courtyard for a while, it did not fly out. Wu Zhangli¡¯s expression changed, and he emitted a strange long cry, similar to the sound of a Gu worm. The Gu worm responded a few times, and Wu Zhangli frowned. Given the limited intelligence of Gu worms, Wu Zhangli could only communicate with them in simple terms. The result of their recent communication was that this was the last place where the Gu worm had detected the sword¡¯s aura. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xu Wangliang inquired. ¡°It appears that the sword has vanished,¡± Wu Zhangli stammered. This conclusion seemed incredulous, but it was the information he had received from the Gu worm. Xu Wangliang¡¯s countenance darkened as if blood was going to explode from his eyes. ? ? In the courtyard, Chen Fei practiced a simple sword technique, wielding a tree branch. The blade and longbow had been stored within Chen Fei¡¯s space grid. He was unsure if the Xu family possessed any means of investigation, as the blade would undoubtedly serve as a marker. Chen Fei was worried that disposing of it willy-nilly would only increase the chances of discovery. Melting it down was also risky, as the blacksmith shop might report it. The potential gains did not outweigh the potential losses. He chose to place it in the space grid, confident that the Xu family had no means to breach its restrictions. Due to the grid¡¯s sensitivity, Chen Fei had relocated to another courtyard after saving Chi Defeng, taking the opportunity to organize the items within the space grid. He spent considerable time there before returning to this courtyard. Chen Fei had refrained from refining pills and assumed the guise of an ordinary martial artist. The Xu family had sent search parties, but after Chen Fei bribed them with several taels of silver, they left. The search teams of the Xu family were lucrative positions. Each family would bribe them with a few taels, resulting in substantial earnings. As a result, the search process was mostly ceremonial. They held no hope of finding the culprit through this method. ¡°Cultivating Sword Five can severely injure or even kill someone in the Marrow Tempering realm. However, it seems a bit exaggerated for someone like He Yuanqiu, who was in the Marrow Tempering realm,¡± Chen Fei pondered as he observed the branch in his hand. The battle from that day replayed in his mind. In the past few days, Chen Fei had been reflecting upon the gains and losses of the battle, as well as assessing the strengths and weaknesses of his martial arts techniques. Only through real life-and-death battles could one truly uncover their shortcomings. ¡°Creak!¡± The courtyard gate creaked open, and Chi Defeng returned. Even though several days had passed, his injuries had already healed. He occasionally ventured out to procure food and gather information. Chen Fei glanced up and noticed Chi Defcng¡¯s slightly furrowed brow. ¡°Pingyin County has fallen,¡± Chi Defeng spoke in a low voice. Chen Fei was taken aback, though he had long anticipated such an outcome. When he heard the news, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of emotion. ¡°How did you find out? Did someone from Pingyin County manage to escape to Apricot Fen City?¡± Chen Fei inquired. Chi Defeng nodded, placing the food he had obtained on the stone table. He poured two cups of wine, drinking one himself before releasing a long sigh. Chen Fei took a seat and began drinking with Chi Defeng. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t even handle a slightly stronger evil, let alone a malevolent storm like the one that had befallen Pingyin County. It was a testament to his own weakness. Despite his knowledge, he was unable to change the outcome. This was the plight of the weak, a predicament faced by most people in this world. Willow blossoms fluttered in the wind, and Wu Ji served wine, inviting guests to partake. As Chen Fei and Chi Defeng were lost in thought, their wine glasses were continuously refilled. Chi Defeng took advantage of the alcohol to recount his story. It was a mundane tale devoid of twists and turns or entanglements. Chi Defeng was simply a young man yearning to explore the world. Chi Defeng spoke intermittently, and Chen Fei listened attentively until Chi Defeng burst into raucous laughter, leaning on the table. Five days passed in the blink of an eye. Chaos reigned within the city, and the Xu family persisted in their search until the arrival of the Immortal Cloud Caravan in Apricot Fen City. ¡°One thousand taels per person?¡± Chen Fei found it incredulous. Chi Defeng nodded in confirmation. Chen Fei gazed skyward, contemplating the situation. The Immortal Cloud Caravan could have resorted to force, yet they chose to sell tickets instead.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Huge Profits Chapter 63: Huge Profits Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Eventually, Chen Fei and Chi Defcng made the decision to follow the Immortal Cloud Caravan, primarily for the sake of safety. The encounters with the evil beings on their journey to Apricot Fen City had left a deep impression on Chen Fei. He didn¡¯t want to experience such danger again. The red tokens used by the Immortal Cloud Caravan cost 1,000 taels each. If they were to travel with other smaller merchant groups and accidentally use one, it would result in a loss. The Immortal Cloud Caravan clearly understood the value of these tokens, which was why they dared to ask for such a high price. Upon arriving at the base of the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band, Chen Fei and Chi Defeng were greeted by a bustling crowd. Most of the people were there to trade with the caravan, while only a small portion intended to follow along. Even so, this small group consisted of nearly a hundred people. ¡°Just like that, they¡¯d earned more than a hundred thousand taels,¡± Chen Fei said, a tinge of envy in his voice. Although Chen Fei could already refine the Eternal Floating Pill and the profits were decent, it would still take several months to accumulate such a large sum. Moreover, he couldn¡¯t afford to slack off. Additionally, if there were such significant benefits, it would likely attract trouble. ¡­.. However, holding onto the money without utilizing it felt uncomfortable. ¡°The Immortal Cloud Caravan will depart in three days. It¡¯s not just a hundred thousand taels,¡± Chi Defeng sighed. He, too, had a fondness for money and had managed to save up a considerable amount. However, when compared to the Immortal Cloud Caravan, his savings were insignificant. ¡°Well be leaving at seven, three days from now. This token is recognized, but the person is not,¡± a representative from the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band explained as he accepted the payment from Chen Fei and the others. They didn¡¯t ask for their names or origins, as those details were unimportant to the caravan. ¡°Thank you so much!¡± Chen Fei expressed his gratitude, cupping his hands and examining the cloud pattern on the token. Replicating it wouldn¡¯t be difficult, but there might be additional features that could be recognized by the Immortal Cloud Caravan. Not many people would dare to use a counterfeit token, as they risked being exposed and facing severe consequences. The two of them left the place. With the arrival of the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band, Apricot Fen City, which had been quiet, once again buzzed with activity. The streets were filled with people. Suddenly, a figure appeared to be walking hurriedly and bumped into Chen Fei. Chen Fei swiftly sidestepped and caught hold of the person¡¯s hand. ¡°Hey, let go of my hand! What are you doing?¡± Xu Liu¡¯s face turned pale from the pain. He tried to break free, but it felt as if his arm was clamped in a vice, rendering him immobile. ¡°Even if you¡¯re stealing, you should choose your targets carefully!¡± Chen Fei glanced at Xu Liu and flung him away with his right hand. Xu Liu fell to the ground, blood streaming from his head. Realizing that he had encountered someone he couldn¡¯t handle, Xu Liu didn¡¯t dare to cause a scene. After getting up, he slinked away into the crowd, dejected. ¡°He probably saw our tokens,¡± Chi Defeng chuckled, shaking his head. The Immortal Cloud Caravan only recognized the tokens. Stealing one of these tokens was worth a thousand taels of silver. If unused, it could be sold for several hundred taels. It was a lucrative business. ¡°It seems that there will be plenty of thefts in Apricot Fen City in the next few days,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. Some martial artists would likely rely on their strength to steal directly or even snatch forcefully. The two of them strolled through the streets, making various purchases. The journey to Immortal Cloud City would take more than ten days, and the Immortal Cloud Caravan wouldn¡¯t provide food and water. After taking a few turns in different alleys to lose any followers, Chen Fei and Chi Defeng returned to their courtyard. At the Guest Immortal Restaurant. ¡°It¡¯s an honor to have Supervisor Dong here today,¡± Xu Wangliang greeted Dong Yi with a cup of wine, displaying his politeness. ¡°The caravan still has matters to attend to. If you have something to say, go ahead,¡± Dong Yi responded with an aloof expression. He had been invited to the banquet by a good friend but had already learned about Xu Wangliang¡¯s recent troubles. He didn¡¯t want to get involved unnecessarily. ¡°My son was killed, and this grudge is irreconcilable. I seek a favor from Supervisor Dong,¡± Xu Wangliang said, his expression gloomy. He placed a stack of banknotes on the table, pushing it toward Dong Yi. Dong Yi instinctively glanced at the silver notes. Each one was worth 1,000 taels of silver, and the stack before him amounted to no less than 10,000 taels. This was a significant sum, enough to soften Dong Yi¡¯s expression considerably. Although the Immortal Cloud Caravan received a thousand taels per person, earning over two hundred thousand taels in three days, the money belonged to the caravan. Dong Yi, as the overseer, couldn¡¯t benefit from it. However, the 10,000 taels could be his. ¡°I¡¯ve heard about your son. However, the thief is cunning, and you haven¡¯t been able to find him despite your efforts for many days. I want to help, but I¡¯m unsure how,¡± Dong Yi replied. ¡°That thief must still be in Apricot Fen City, awaiting an opportunity to leave. If I get close enough, I have a method to find him. Hence, I hope Supervisor Dong can grant me the favor of delaying the caravan for a while, allowing me to locate the thief,¡± Xu Wangliang explained with a grim expression. Based on Wu Zhangli¡¯s deductions, Xu Wangliang had investigated many caravans recently but hadn¡¯t found any leads. The most likely possibility was that the person was waiting for the Immortal Cloud Caravan. Wu Zhangli claimed that if he could get close enough, the Gu worm would be able to locate the person. Thus, Xu Wangliang invited Dong Yi to the banquet, hoping for his assistance. If it were any other small merchant group, it wouldn¡¯t be so troublesome. Xu Wangliang¡¯s own strength would be sufficient to force compliance. However, after the Immortal Cloud Caravan¡¯s failure, Xu Wangliang lacked both the power and audacity to exert force. He could only rely on his connections. ¡°The payment from those people has already been collected. You¡¯re making things difficult for me,¡± Dong Yi frowned. One thousand taels per person was already a high price. Selling the slots again three days later would be unsightly. Although Dong Yi was a supervisor, he didn¡¯t want to do anything that would tarnish the caravan¡¯s reputation. ¡°I understand that the others in the caravan have been working hard recently. I have no ulterior motives. I just wanted to buy some drinks as a gesture of apology for delaying their time and having them accompany me in the search. These additional five thousand taels is my way of making amends,¡± Xu Wangliang said, placing another stack of silver notes worth five thousand taels on the table. ¡°I can¡¯t possibly accept this!¡± Dong Yi shook his head, looking at Xu Wangliang. However, his actions were not slow. He swiftly concealed the thirty-five thousand taels in his sleeve. ¡°Thank you for your assistance, Supervisor Dong,¡± Xu Wangliang said with a smile as he watched Dong Yi accept the money.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Flying Ascent Pill Chapter 64: Flying Ascent Pill Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Of course, of course. That thief who killed your son must be an extremely ruthless individual. If such a person were to hide among the others on the caravan, it would undoubtedly spell disaster. Now that I have the opportunity to find him early, I should be the one thanking you!¡± Dong Yi chuckled heartily. ¡°You¡¯re too kind, Supervisor Dong,¡± Xu Wangliang replied, quickly pouring a cup of wine for Dong Yi. ¡°This is the Guest Immortal Brew.¡± ¡°Very well, very well,¡± Dong Yi said with a smile as he picked up his wine glass. After three rounds of wine, Xu Wangliang bid farewell and took his leave. As Xu Wangliang departed, the smile on Dong Yi¡¯s face faded, and he called over his subordinates. ¡°Three days from now, Xu Wangliang will lead his men in the search for the culprit. When the time comes, take these one thousand taels and distribute them to those who purchased the waist tokens as compensation.¡± ¡°Understood, Supervisor Ren Yi!¡± the subordinate quickly responded, flattering Dong Yi. ¡°When the time comes, I don¡¯t want to hear any complaints or gossip. That will be all. You may leave,¡± Dong Yi waved his hand, and his subordinate promptly bowed and departed. ¡­.. In the blink of an eye, three days had passed. The Xu family had ceased their citywide search as if they had given up. During these few days, Chen Fei and Chi Defeng remained within the courtyard and did not venture elsewhere. Chi Defeng took the opportunity to recuperate his body, as he had recently sustained injuries and would soon embark on a long journey, which would be quite taxing. Meanwhile, Chen Fei made the most of his time by cultivating diligently. First and foremost, he had achieved Great Completion in his mastery of the Shocking Swallowing Art. Not only had his inner strength increased through the circulation of the cultivation technique, but the most significant advantage was that the number of pills he could consume daily had reached a new level. Prior to reaching the Bone Tempering Realm, Chen Fei had been able to consume four Eternal Floating Pills per day. After reaching the Bone Tempering Realm, he could now ingest five without affecting his cultivation technique¡¯s efficiency. Now that the Shocking Swallowing Art had reached Great Completion, Chen Fei¡¯s limit had soared to seven Eternal Floating Pills per day, thanks to the boost in inner strength cultivation provided by the technique. Although the effectiveness of the Eternal Floating Pills had slightly diminished after breaking through to the Bone Tempering Realm, consuming seven per day, combined with the inner strength cultivation enhancement from the Shocking Swallowing Art, was still a significant advantage. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, reaching the Marrow Tempering realm, which required a progress bar of 100,000, would only take about one and a half years to complete. Such rapid progress was a result of having a superior cultivation technique. Achieving the Marrow Tempering realm within a year and a half far exceeded the expectations of ordinary rogue cultivators. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s observations, many martial artists were unable to reach the Marrow Tempering realm throughout their entire lives due to limited talent and inadequate cultivation techniques. Those who managed to reach it were often already quite old. For instance, He Yuanqiu, the man Chen Fei had killed a few days ago, had barely broken through to the Marrow Tempering realm at the age of 50. However, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed was so astonishing that he had to pay a hefty price for medicinal pills. Consuming seven Eternal Floating Pills in one day was equivalent to two hundred taels of silver. In one year, this equated to seventy thousand taels of silver. This far exceeded the wealth that an average rogue cultivator could accumulate. Only individuals like Chen Fei, who could refine pills themselves, could sustain their cultivation needs and even amass a significant amount of silver. In addition to cultivating his inner strength, Chen Fei made every effort to utilize his time efficiently. He spent his time studying a book on herbs. This was not without reason, as he aimed to deduce the pill formula for the Flying Ascension Pill. The Flying Ascension Pill was the most potent pill among the five realms of body refinement. In Apricot Fen City, only a few shops sold it. Its pill formula held significant value and was extremely difficult to refine. Many pill refiners capable of producing Eternal Floating Pills struggled to comprehend the basics of the Flying Ascension Pill. Naturally, the price of the Flying Ascension Pill was exorbitant. Each pill was priced at a hundred taels, more than three times the cost of an Eternal Floating Pill. Since Chen Fei did not possess any remnant formulas this time, he started studying the herbal book. By gaining a deeper understanding of the herbs¡¯ medicinal properties, he would have a higher chance of success when deducing the formulas in reverse. Even if not for deducing the Flying Ascension Pill, a better understanding of the herbs¡¯ properties would enable Chen Fei to directly refine other types of pills. In short, there was no harm in expanding his knowledge in this area. In the early morning, the Immortal Cloud Caravan¡¯s station was already bustling with people. The crowd consisted of itinerant cultivators who had purchased their train tickets. While the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band did not provide food, they did offer carriages. Although a bit crowded, the cultivators endured it in order to reach Xianyun City. Chen Fei stood amidst the crowd, listening to the conversations around him. Suddenly, the entire caravan fell silent. Chen Fei turned his head to see what had caused the commotion and his eyes narrowed. He exchanged glances with Chi Defeng. The caravan¡¯s manager, Dong Yi, had arrived. Accompanying him were Xu Wangliang and Wu Changli. ¡°Caravans are meant for the righteous, not for evildoers. Someone murdered Brother Xu¡¯s son. I am here to conduct an investigation. I apologize for any inconvenience caused,¡± Dong Yi announced loudly. The crowd looked at each other uneasily, unsure of how to respond. ¡°If there are murderers among us, then we should investigate as soon as possible,¡± a few voices spoke up from the crowd. Around twenty individuals voiced their agreement, which somewhat eased the discomfort felt by the rest of the people. Dong Yi smiled at Xu Wangliang, pleased with the response. Xu Wangliang signaled to Wu Zhangli, who did not dare to waste any time. He summoned the Gu worm from his arms. ¡°The blood-sensing Gu worm!¡± Chi Defeng¡¯s pupils widened slightly, struggling to maintain his composure. He refrained from looking in Chen Fei¡¯s direction, fearing that it would draw attention. However, he was extremely anxious. Chen Fei heard Chi Defeng¡¯s whisper and overheard the surrounding crowd discussing the Gu worm. He understood its function¡ªto track the scent left on weapons through bloodstains. Chen Fei felt his horizons expanding, and he felt fortunate about his earlier decision. Sensing Chi Defeng¡¯s unease, Chen Fei discreetly moved his finger, releasing a stream of energy that gently brushed against Chi Defeng¡¯s sleeve. Chi Defeng was momentarily startled before regaining his composure. This was the secret signal they had established beforehand. The Gu worm circled in the air for a while but showed no intention of flying toward the crowd. Instead, it hissed at Wu Zhangli. Wu Zhangli¡¯s expression changed, and he stole a glance at Xu Wangliang, swallowing nervously. He then proceeded to walk the gu worm past the itinerant cultivators, one by one. The peculiar appearance of the Gu worm raised a few eyebrows among the cultivators as it passed them. Wu Zhangli led the Gu worm through the crowd, and some cultivators began to frown slightly. However, as the Gu worm continued without incident, the discomfort lessened. Chi Defeng, feigning nonchalance, breathed a sigh of relief as the Gu worm passed by without any reaction, even in front of Chen Fei. A short while later, the Gu worm reached the end of the itinerant cultivators, having inspected them all. Captain Wu stood in front of Xu Wangliang and shook his head. Xu Wangliang, with a dark expression, looked at the cultivators with a sense of frustration. He had a gut feeling that his son¡¯s killer was among them, yet he couldn¡¯t identify the culprit. Xu Wangliang clenched his fists tightly before reluctantly releasing them. ¡°We will be departing in fifteen minutes,¡± Dong Yi announced, his gaze fixed on Xu Wangliang. This was the most he could do. Chen Fei observed Xu Wangliang¡¯s receding figure and smiled. Fifteen minutes later, the Immortal Cloud Caravan set off. Chen Fei sat in a corner of the carriage, listening to the conversations around him. An elderly man seated in front of him caught his attention. ¡°Judging by your appearances, you¡¯re all heading to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, right? However, entering the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect won¡¯t be an easy feat!¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Phoenix Crown and Royal Cape Chapter 65: Phoenix Crown and Royal Cape Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Sir, have you visited Immortal Cloud City before?¡± The old man¡¯s question filled the carriage with silence. Known to rule over the sects within a thousand miles radius, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was revered for its incomparable might. Driven by the influential Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the Immortal Cloud City had slowly prospered into an influential power. The youngsters in the carriage brought up on talcs of the legendary sect naturally held a profound yearning for it. ¡°In my youth, I did reside in Immortal Cloud City for several years,¡± the old man responded, a bitter laugh escaping his lips. ¡°However, it was a hard life, leading me to wander for a while. Lately, chaos has taken over, which made me consider retiring back to Immortal Cloud City.¡± ¡°Sir, could you provide some insights into the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect? Are they highly selective when it comes to accepting disciples?¡± a voice implored impatiently. ¡°Well, for prodigious martial artists, the standards aren¡¯t too stringent. However, for the common folk, it might seem rather daunting.¡± The old man shook his head, continuing, ¡°To be a part of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, there are certain prerequisites related to ago, fundamental skills, and comprehension. You cither meet all the criteria or possess an extraordinary talent that stands out among others. Without this, the gates of the Immortal Sword Sect remain closed.¡± ¡­.. ¡°Could you elaborate, sir?¡± Upon this request, Chen Fei retrieved a bottle of wine from his bag and handed it to the old man. The elder took a sniff of the wine, and his eyes lit up. ¡°Young man, your generosity is commendable,¡± he chuckled, taking a gulp of wine. He then turned to the group, saying, ¡°You can easily discover these requirements once you reach Immortal Cloud City. Nonetheless, since you express interest now, I shall oblige.¡± The carriage fell silent, all eyes turned toward the old man. Basking in the attention, the elder started, ¡°First, one has to be under fifteen years of ago. Even if one is older, they cannot be more than twenty, and they must have reached the Marrow Tempering realm.¡± ¡°Under twenty and at the Marrow Tempering realm?¡± This information sent shockwaves through the carriage. Even in a city like Apricot Fen, a Marrow Tempering martial artist was considered an elite. They were honored guests wherever they went. In Apricot Fen City, most Marrow Tempering realm practitioners were over forty. Anyone in their thirties was deemed an exceptional talent with the potential to reach the Visceral Tempering realm in the future. Yet, at the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, one had to reach the Marrow Tempering realm by their twenties. The mere thought was disconcerting. Chen Fei¡¯s face clouded over. He was already twenty-three this year and had already surpassed the cutoff. Having first started as a peasant, he had eventually migrated to Pingyin County to make out a living due to hardship. ¡°Yes, indeed. The Marrow Tempering realm,¡± the old man confirmed, seemingly unfazed by their astonishment. To outsiders, the standards indeed seemed lofty, enough to dissuade most. ¡°Sir, you mentioned the age restriction can be overlooked if one¡¯s Innate Ability and Comprehension are extraordinarily high?¡± queried a voice laced with unwilling hope. ¡°Indeed, if you possess exceptional Innate Ability and Comprehension, age isn¡¯t a hindrance,¡± the elder confirmed. But he added, ¡°However, someone with such high levels of Innate Ability and Comprehension would likely reach the Marrow Tempering realm before their twenties, wouldn¡¯t they?¡± The carriage was silent again. ¡°Of course,¡± the old man continued, ¡°There are those who commence their martial arts training later in life, and hence, their cultivation maybe slightly weaker. Thus, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect docs provide an opportunity for them. If they pass a specific test, they can be accepted into the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.¡± ¡°And how would that work?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t offer the specifics. Much of what I know is hearsay. When the time comes, you¡¯ll understand when you visit the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect personally,¡± the elder replied, taking another satisfying swig of wine. ¡±Does the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect have a set schedule for accepting disciples?¡± Chen Fei queried. ¡°Absolutely. They hold tests every month. Given the number of aspirants, regular tests are necessary to recruit new members,¡± the old man replied. Chen Fei ceased his line of questioning, opting to close his eyes and rest. He was aware of his limitations ¨C he had exceeded the age limit and possessed average Innate Ability. Yet, he hoped his comprehension ability, honed through the interface¡¯s simplified function, might tilt the scales in his favor. His talent in comprehension was exceptional, but he was uncertain if it would compensate for the other deficiencies. ¡°In reality, you need not fixate solely on the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect,¡± the old man added, seeing the young man¡¯s troubled face. ¡°Numerous sects around the Immortal Cloud City also recruit disciples. While they may not match the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s reputation, their cultivation techniques arc far from weak.¡± What the elder said was true. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had attracted many fledgling sects to Immortal Cloud City. These sects were well-known elsewhere but paled in comparison to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. The carriage fell quiet as it moved further away from Apricot Fen City, the path becoming increasingly rugged, jostling the carriage. Chen Fei spent most of his time engrossed in medical books, relishing the understanding of various medicinal herbs¡¯ properties. His goal had initially been to derive the Flying Ascent Pill, but now, he found pleasure in acquiring knowledge for its own sake. ¡°Look, someone¡¯s living there¡¯¡± On the seventh evening, an excited voice broke the silence. To their surprise, they spotted a solitary straw hut on a remote mountain. ¡°Don¡¯t stare. Get inside quickly!¡± the old man yelled, his face grim. ¡°Sir, what¡¯s wrong?¡± someone inquired. Before the old man could reply, another voice exclaimed, ¡°The door¡¯s open, and there¡¯s a bride!¡± Everyone turned to see a woman in ceremonial attire emerge from the hut. ¡°So beautiful!¡± An onlooker murmured before reaching up to gouge his own eyes out.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Luo Yang Paper Is Precious Chapter 66: Luo Yang Paper Is Precious Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Clang!¡± A loud noise echoed from the center of the caravan, its sound waves rapidly reaching every corner. The look of confusion on everyone¡¯s faces was immediately replaced by clarity. ¡°Ah, my eyes, my eyes!¡± Pained screams began to resonate within the caravan, each voice louder than the last. Many within Chen Fei¡¯s carriage had their hands over their eyes, seemingly on the verge of gouging them out. It was thanks to the old man¡¯s warning that their reactions had been slightly delayed, sparing them from losing their eyesight. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Some in the carriage shivered, unnerved by the feeling of being utterly controlled. Most importantly, they had all forgotten what they had just witnessed that triggered such reactions. ¡­.. Recollections of a straw hut appeared, but no one remembered what ensued. The screams outside the carriage persisted as the guards of the Immortal Cloud Caravan began inspecting each carriage for problems. Meanwhile, they cautioned everyone not to look outside carelessly; else they would bear the consequences. ¡°That¡¯s bizarre. There¡¯s something off about a straw hut appearing in the valley out of nowhere,¡± the old man sighed. ¡°When encountering such issues, it¡¯s best to see nothing and hear nothing. Our safety is generally guaranteed with the Immortal Cloud Caravan¡¯s protection.¡± ¡°Thank you for the warning earlier,¡± everyone expressed their gratitude to the old man, who casually dismissed the thanks. He had intended to save himself. Had he been bewitched by the evil, losing an eyeball would have been only the first step. Subsequently, other horrifying things might have occurred in the carriage, leading to an actual disaster. The continuous screams from outside left everyone in a state of fear. Meanwhile, Chen Fei, seated in a corner, furrowed his brow. When the others were looking at the thatched hut, he chose not to. After experiencing a few evil entities, he had nearly summed up his own strategy. However, when someone attempted to poke their eyeballs, Chen Fei¡¯s mind was slightly affected. Although the Clear Heart Formula circulated automatically, it failed to immediately dispel the abnormality. In other words, whether he viewed the entity or not, he would still be affected¡ªonly the intensity of the impact varied. With regard to the numbness in his arm, he was only starting to feel it. Chen Fei glanced at the old man. He suspected the old man possessed something that could restrain the entities, making him immune. On the other hand, although the Clear Heart Formula was still effective, it seemed unable to handle slightly stronger anomalies. However, this was understandable. After all, it was merely a commonplace cultivation technique. ¡°Fortunately, we chose the Immortal Cloud Caravan. Otherwise, we would have been doomed!¡± Chi Defeng admitted, still shaken by the recent events. This evil phenomenon had probably only recently emerged. Otherwise, even the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band wouldn¡¯t have been caught off guard and almost suffered a catastrophe. The Immortal Cloud Caravan skirted the mountain valley, taking a detour before returning to their original route. Alarmed by the evil event, the Immortal Cloud Caravan appeared to have quickened their pace. Their usual routine of taking three to four rest breaks a day was reduced to two, and each break was considerably shorter. They wasted no time in continuing their journey. The eighth and ninth days swiftly passed. In the evening, a cheer erupted from the entire caravan. They had caught sight of the Immortal Cloud City. However, as the old man explained, what they saw was not the Immortal Cloud City but a smaller city adjacent to it. They still had a day¡¯s journey before they could truly enter the Immortal Cloud City. Seeing the outline of the city in the distance brought a smile to the old man¡¯s face. Being here meant safety. The incident with the monsters two days ago was still fresh in his memory. It was only in the city that he could feel more at ease. After another hour, the entire caravan finally entered the city. Some people began to depart from the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band. Not everyone was heading to the main city. Chen Fei¡¯s destination was naturally the main city. Since the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was near the main city, most people were also heading there. The Immortal Cloud Caravan rested in the city for a day. Chen Fei utilized this time to explore the city. Chen Fei could clearly sense the city¡¯s vitality. Just the number of entertainment places, such as brothels, greatly exceeded that in Apricot Fen City. At the same time, the prices of pills and weapons were significantly lower compared to Apricot Fen City. As long as there were sufficient talents, the price of such materials would decrease. In contrast to Apricot Fen City, where Marrow Tempering realm martial artists were seen occasionally, here in this city, Chen Fei could vaguely sense the presence of many such individuals on the street. Chen Fei recalled the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s requirement for martial artists to reach the Marrow Tempering realm below 20 years of age and pondered silently. Only in such a cultivation environment could the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect dare to make such a demand. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of Pingyin County and the rebel army. The rebel army was just a small group among the many rebel soldiers. Their target was a small county like Pingyin County. Reflecting on it now, Chen Fei wondered how many incidents must have taken place in this dynasty for such a vast scale of rebel soldiers to run rampant? It was a turbulent era indeed. The next morning, the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band set off again. The old man in the carriage had already left. He believed that while the main city was more prosperous, the pressures of life were also greater. It was better to live in a nearby smaller city, which was more comfortable. Anyway, he was already at this age and had no intentions of going to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. ¡°Shall we rent a courtyard in the city and continue selling medicine when we arrive?¡± Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng during a break. Chen Fei was determined to continue selling pills. After all, it was a quick way to make money, and he was counting on this to save some cash. Of course, he had to be more careful when selling medicine this time. Ideally, Chen Fei would be able to join the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Then, he would probably have no issues using the sect¡¯s name to avoid trouble. ¡°I¡¯ll certainly continue selling,¡± Chi Defeng answered with a smile. At his age, no sect would accept him. If Chen Fei¡¯s medicinal pill business was done well, Chi Defeng would also be able to live a comfortable life. In the evening, Chen Fei caught sight of the Immortal Cloud City. One look at it left him speechless. He had never imagined that he could see such a magnificent city in this world. It was hard to believe that it had been constructed by human hands. The city gate guards were all at the Bone Tempering realm, and the sergeant was above the Marrow Tempering realm. As for his exact realm, despite the help of the Clear Heart Formula, Chen Fei was unsure. The sergeant¡¯s aura was cold, and it was evident that his hands were stained with a lot of blood. After saying their farewells to the others in the carriage, Chen Fei and the others found an inn. The price was high, and the food was not cheap either. However, the two of them were mentally prepared. ¡°Two thousand taels a year?¡± Chen Fei and the others were brought to a courtyard by the innkeeper the next morning. They were quite satisfied with all aspects, but the price was frightening. Chen Fei initially planned to do as before, to live humbly, but he quickly realized that this was entirely impossible. The cost of living was high, but this was excessively so! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Immortal Cloud Sword Sect Chapter 67: Immortal Cloud Sword Sect Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to give you a discount, but there have been too many people coming to the Immortal Cloud City recently. If you wait a few more days, this courtyard will probably be rented out,¡± the tooth man chuckled. In the end, Chen Fei still managed to rent the courtyard, albeit at a reduced price of 1,900 taels per year. Even if Chi Defeng tried to negotiate, the rent couldn¡¯t be lowered any further. After purchasing some basic furniture, the two of them officially moved into Immortal Cloud City. Chi Defeng went to gather information about medicinal herbs in preparation for future pill refinement. Meanwhile, Chen Fei explored the city, visiting various shops and restaurants. In addition to learning about the prices of pills in Immortal Cloud City, he also inquired about the recruitment process of the Celestial Cloud Sword Sect. Half a day later, Chen Fei returned to the courtyard with a troubled expression. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei, feeling puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s nothing major. I just heard some news about the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s disciple recruitment process. They¡¯ve changed the rules again,¡± Chen Fei whispered. ¡­.. During his time in the caravan, an old man had mentioned the rules for accepting disciples, which were set many years ago. Over the years, especially with the increasing influx of people into Immortal Cloud City, the method of accepting disciples in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had changed almost every month, but the general principles remained the same. ¡°What are the new rules?¡± Chi Defeng asked curiously. The last time he heard about the requirement of reaching the Marrow Tempering realm before the age of 20, he was already shocked. He had been cultivating all his life and had only reached the Bone Tempering realm. The Marrow Tempering realm was still far beyond his reach. The fact that the base requirement was the Marrow Tempering realm was already a heavy blow to his self-esteem. ¡°The new rule for the first two months is that if you haven¡¯t been exposed to martial arts before the age of thirteen, you can join the sect if you pass the test based on your Innate Ability and Comprehension. If you are accepted as a disciple, you should reach the Bone Tempering realm by the age of 15 and the Marrow Tempering realm by 18,¡± Chen Fei explained, looking up. Chi Defeng was momentarily stunned, thinking he must have misheard. Then, his mouth hung open wide. The original rules were already stringent enough, but now he realized that he was still far too weak. The new rules were even more demanding. ¡°Even in Immortal Cloud City, it¡¯s incredibly difficult to reach the Marrow Tempering realm before the age of 18,¡± Chi Defeng couldn¡¯t help but ask. A person¡¯s martial arts talent, apart from factors like family background and having martial artist parents, would mostly depend on innate talent. In a city like Immortal Cloud City, genius martial artists would undoubtedly be far superior to those from rural areas. However, reaching the five realms of body tempering and the Marrow Tempering realm was no easy task. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s why most of those who join the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect are still young.¡± ¡°Of course,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°By training them from a young age, they will be more loyal and adaptable compared to those who bring their existing skills to the sect.¡± ¡°Has the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect been accepting many new disciples recently?¡± Chi Defeng asked, wondering if the sect had tightened its recruitment criteria due to the influx of people. ¡°Yes, many people have sought refuge here,¡± Chen Fei nodded, sighing slightly. With so many choices available, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect naturally selected the cream of the crop. Rumor has it that the recruitment rules might change again this month. Despite being a behemoth, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect still needed instructors and resources to distribute. Expanding the sect so rapidly had likely exhausted them to some extent. However, this made it more challenging for older martial artists like Chen Fei to enter the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. This month, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect would begin accepting disciples in five days. There were also rumors that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect might change their recruitment frequency from once a month to once every three months or even half a year or a year. Over the next two days, Chen Fei and Chi Defeng gathered information in Immortal Cloud City. Chi Defeng found a reliable source of medicinal herbs, while Chen Fei extensively explored more than half of the city, especially areas with a high concentration of shops. Compared to Apricot Fen City, the prices of medicinal pills in Immortal Cloud City had dropped further. Light Spirit Pills were typically sold for ten taels of silver, Eternal Floating Pills for twenty-five taels, and Flying Ascent Pills for ninety-five taels. The price decline was minimal for Flying Ascent Pills since they were consumed by those in the Visceral Tempering realm, making them relatively more valuable. Unfortunately, Chen Fei had yet to master the art of refining them. As for pill formulas, Immortal Cloud City had a wide variety available. Even the formula for Light Spirit Pills wasn¡¯t too expensive. The formula for Eternal Floating Pills was still relatively confidential. If one wished to learn, one could join a medical hall or a medicine shop and sign a long-term contract to receive training. The requirements for Flying Ascent Pills were even stricter. Immortal Cloud City also had street stalls set up by itinerant cultivators, which were larger in scale compared to Apricot Fen City and bustling with activity. A wide variety of peculiar items were sold there, with over 20 vendors selling medicinal pills, leading to fierce competition. This indicated the considerable number of people and talented individuals who had flocked to Immortal Cloud City from various places. Only those skilled in alchemy could survive in such a competitive environment. On the morning of the third day, Chi Defeng brought a bag of medicinal herbs to Chen Fei filled with the ingredients for Light Spirit Pills. Due to the simplified version of Eternal Floating Pills, refining Light Spirit Pills would provide valuable experience points. Chen Fei estimated that by putting his full effort into refining Light Spirit Pills, he could perfect his proficiency in Eternal Floating Pills in about a month. Moreover, since he had just arrived in Immortal Cloud City, it would be more appropriate to start by selling Light Spirit Pills. Light Spirit Pills were common in Immortal Cloud City, and while the profit margins were decent, it wasn¡¯t an item that would make others envious. The city¡¯s market dynamics were different. By controlling the quantity, Chen Fei could test the market to some extent. Of course, it would be ideal if he had a strong backing, such as the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. However, Chen Fei was unsure if he would have the opportunity to join the sect under the current conditions. On the morning of the fourth day, Chen Fei handed Chi Defeng 100 Light Spirit Pills. Some of them were refined in Apricot Fen City and stored in Chen Fei¡¯s space grid. There were also some preserved food items from Pingyin County in the space grid, which Chen Fei didn¡¯t consume, keeping them as emergency rations. At noon, Chi Defeng returned with a smile on his face. Chen Fei looked at him in surprise. ¡°This big city is truly different. A person tested the authenticity of our pills by pricking them with a needle and ended up buying all of our Light Spirit Pills,¡± Chi Defeng said with a smile, handing over the silver notes to Chen Fei. Chen Fei was also pleasantly surprised. He didn¡¯t expect Immortal Cloud City to have such advanced methods of testing medicinal pills. In the afternoon, Chen Fei dedicated his time to refining elixirs and practicing swordsmanship and archery. He couldn¡¯t deny feeling nervous about his visit to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect the next day. If he could enter the sect, it would mark a significant milestone in his martial path. However, considering the current requirements of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel overwhelmed. The standards were incredibly high. Early in the morning on the fifth day, Chen Fei woke up and bid farewell to Chi Defeng before setting out. Many others in Immortal Cloud City were also awake early, filled with excitement as they gathered near the foot of the mountain where the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was located. They chatted animatedly, their faces brimming with anticipation as their gazes intermittently drifted toward the sect¡¯s gate on the mountain.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Thunderbolt Sword Chapter 68: Thunderbolt Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei listened attentively to the discussions around him, confirming that more than half of the people present were from other cities. Among them, besides those who aspired to become disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, most were refugees like Chen Fei. ¡°Here they come!¡± Soon, a group of figures rushed down the mountain and swiftly stood before the crowd. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed as he observed their movements. Their speed was astonishingly fast. The movement technique that Chen Fei took pride in might not be weak, but it couldn¡¯t compare to the agility displayed by the newcomers just now. Judging from their calm postures, it was clear they hadn¡¯t exerted their full strength. ¡°Let¡¯s skip the pleasantries. If you wish to join our Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, you must possess exceptional comprehension abilities. Those below thirteen years of age follow my junior brother up the mountain for the test. Those below fifteen years old and who have reached the Bone Tempering realm also follow my junior brother. Those below eighteen years old and who have already attained the Marrow Tempering realm, follow me for the test,¡± Fan Shiyu announced loudly, pointing at her two junior brothers standing beside her. ¡°These are the rules. Let the testing begin!¡± ¡°Wait a minute! What about those over eighteen?¡± someone shouted in surprise, realizing there were only three rules and Fan Shiyu was about to ascend the mountain. ¡­.. ¡°The sect currently does not accept anyone over the age of eighteen,¡± Fan Shiyu replied with a shake of her head. ¡°You mean we don¡¯t even have a chance to be tested? What about testing our comprehension and aptitude, as we used to?¡± Many people grew anxious, including Chen Fei, who glanced at Fan Shiyu. ¡°The rules have changed. Today is the day,¡± Fan Shiyu stated firmly. ¡°This is unfair! We¡¯ve come all this way and aren¡¯t given a chance!¡± some protested. ¡°I¡¯ve only started practicing martial arts recently, but I¡¯ve trained my body diligently for a year. In a few more months, I will definitely reach the Bone Tempering realm,¡± another argued. ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve just started learning martial arts, but it doesn¡¯t mean our talent and foundation are lacking!¡± voices of discontent echoed through the crowd. Almost half of the people were shocked, and the scene grew chaotic, with many expressing their indignation. ¡°Silence!¡± a thunderous shout reverberated, rendering everyone deafened. Those with lower cultivation levels even stumbled and fell to the ground, overwhelmed by the sheer force of the sound. The uproar immediately ceased. ¡°Luck is also part of the martial path. Coming into contact with martial arts late means you¡¯re unlucky! Now, those who meet the requirements proceed up the mountain for testing. The rest of you are dismissed!¡± Fan Shiyu scanned the crowd with an imposing aura, causing many to lower their heads in submission. Chen Fei and Fan Shiyu exchanged a brief gaze, but it went unnoticed by the others. Chen Fei took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. Life is filled with hardships. Chen Fei had envisioned various scenarios regarding becoming a disciple, but he never expected that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t even grant him a chance to be tested. As Fan Shiyu had emphasized, luck was indeed a factor in martial arts. In other words, luck was a part of life. Sometimes, when there was no opportunity, there simply wasn¡¯t one. Those who met the requirements began queuing to ascend the mountain for the test, while the others who fell short refused to leave, clinging to a glimmer of hope. Many thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but ultimately, he shook his head. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s stance was crystal clear. There was no chance for an older martial artist like him. Wine Immortal Inn. ¡°These are the nearby sects where you can seek apprenticeship. Although they may not compare to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, they have a long history,¡± the tooth man handed Chen Fei a piece of paper. Chen Fei skimmed through it, discovering three sects listed. The paper provided brief introductions about each sect¡¯s location and its unique cultivation techniques. ¡°You¡¯ve prepared quite well,¡± Chen Fei remarked, surprised by the tooth man¡¯s perceptiveness. He had only stopped by the inn for a moment, yet the tooth man instantly saw through his intentions. His business acumen was remarkable. ¡°It¡¯s all for the sake of earning some money,¡± the tooth man chuckled. ¡°How much do I owe you?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Ten taels of silver. I¡¯ll share everything I know once you pay!¡± the tooth man replied, his expression turning serious. ¡°Please have a seat!¡± Chen Fei called over a waiter and ordered a cup of tea for the tooth man. The tooth man beamed with delight. The transaction was completed. An hour later, the tooth man departed. Chen Fei watched the bustling street and furrowed his brows. The tooth man possessed a wealth of information, even if it was publicly available. Nevertheless, it saved Chen Fei considerable time. The Big Dipper Tower, Long Rainbow Sect, and Sunken Water Pavilion were the names of the three sects. According to the tooth man, these three sects possessed similar strengths, each with its own distinctive cultivation techniques. Apart from these three sects, there were smaller sects in the vicinity of Immortal Cloud City as well. However, they were considerably weaker. Some of them had enjoyed glory in the past but lost their inherited cultivation techniques or encountered other setbacks. The Sunken Water Pavilion exclusively recruited female disciples, making it irrelevant for Chen Fei. The Long Rainbow Sect focused on spear techniques, which wasn¡¯t particularly appealing. Additionally, they only accepted those below thirteen years old and didn¡¯t admit disciples who already possessed their own martial arts skills. The Big Dipper Tower¡¯s ascetic monks were forbidden to marry, as their cultivation technique required them to maintain their virginity. Marrying would disrupt their cultivation progress and, at worst, cause a regression in their cultivation realm. After listening to the descriptions of these three sects, Chen Fei felt disheartened. It became apparent why these three sects couldn¡¯t compare to the Immortal Sword Sect. The restrictions imposed, and their cultivation techniques paled in comparison. How could they possibly match up? ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to be unable to join my first choice, then my second choice, and now I¡¯m left with the third choice,¡± Chen Fei murmured to himself. He hadn¡¯t anticipated this outcome before coming to Immortal Cloud City. ¡°The Primordial Sword Sect¡­ I¡¯ll give it a try,¡± thoughts of the Primordial Sword Sect flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. It possessed a respectable heritage, comparable to the Sunken Water Pavilion and the other two sects. The only drawback was that no one had managed to attain Great Completion of their most renowned cultivation technique, Thunderbolt Sword, in many years. Consequently, the sect¡¯s overall strength and top-tier combat prowess were slightly weaker compared to the other three sects. Moreover, the current sect leader seemed to struggle with management. ¡°What connection does the Thunderbolt Sword have with the Thunderous Sword Force?¡± Chen Fei had asked the tooth man previously. The similarity in names intrigued him, especially considering the fame of the Thunderous Sword Force in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± the tooth man was about to shake his head, but when he saw Chen Fei produce another five taels of silver, he immediately changed his tune and whispered, ¡°I heard that the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect deemed the Thunderous Sword Force to be extraordinary. In response, he created the Thunderbolt Sword to counter it.¡± ¡°But the Thunderbolt Sword has certain flaws, making it extremely challenging to cultivate.¡± ¡°I truly don¡¯t know,¡± the tooth man chuckled, refusing to divulge further. Chen Fei finished his wine and left the restaurant. Two hours later, Chen Fei arrived at the entrance of a mountain gate. Today was also the day for the Primordial Sword Sect to recruit disciples. However, compared to the bustling scene at the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the number of people present was considerably smaller. Nonetheless, there were still a handful. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei possessed a waist token and a manual on their cultivation technique. He had paid a hundred taels of silver for these items. Chen Fei now held the status of an outer sect disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect. By diligently cultivating the sword technique within the manual and reaching its peak within half a year, he would have the opportunity to truly become a disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei gazed at the manual, his expression filled with complexity. It felt as though he had entered a large martial arts club.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Primordial Sword Chapter 69: Primordial Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Have you entered the palace?¡± Chi Defeng asked hurriedly when they returned to the courtyard of Immortal Cloud City and saw Chen Fei. ¡°The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect didn¡¯t give me a chance, so I went to the Primal Star Sword Sect,¡± Chen Fei shook his head and briefly explained what had happened that day. At the same time, he showed his waist token of the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°It has become stricter,¡± Chi Defeng commented. Upon hearing that Chen Fei was unable to join the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Chi Defeng felt pity for him. After all, it was the most powerful sect in the vicinity. The sect offered the best choice in terms of cultivation techniques and backing. ¡°There are too many people,¡± Chen Fei said regretfully. His previous target was the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and he had even learned a few moves from them. Learning the moves of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect made Chen Fei understand their power. It was a pity that they were unwilling to accept him, and he had no choice. The status of the two parties was not equal. ¡°Primordial Sword Sect? I¡¯ve heard of it. Is there something called the Great Thunderbolt Sword in their inheritance?¡± Chi Defeng asked. ¡­.. ¡°Great Thunderbolt Sword? Isn¡¯t it called the Thunderbolt Sword?¡± Chen Fei asked in surprise. Why was the Thunderbolt Sword called by such a name? Why did they add the word ¡°great¡± to it? ¡°I heard it from people outside,¡± Chi Defeng replied, also somewhat puzzled. Chen Fei opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. Why did this Great Thunderbolt Sword sound like it was intentionally suppressing the Thunderbolt Sword? After spending a few hours refining the Light Spirit Pill for today and handing it over to Chi Defeng, Chen Fei took out the secret manual given by the Primordial Sword Sect. Now that he had joined the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei needed to consider how to obtain an even stronger cultivation technique inheritance in this sect. The Primordial Sword Sect appeared to be a large martial arts school, and it had its benefits. As long as you paid, they would accept you. Once you showed enough talent, you would be immediately drawn into the true inheritance. Primordial Sword! That was the name of the secret manual. Chen Fei spent two hours reading through the Chuyuan Sword, and he was a little surprised by what he discovered. Although the Primordial Sword Sect accepted anyone who paid, they didn¡¯t scam people. The Primal Sword was the basic sword technique of the sect, and though it was the foundation, its power was not weak at all. Furthermore, it could perfectly integrate with the sect¡¯s inheritance. From Chen Fei¡¯s current feeling, this Primordial Sword was only slightly weaker than Chen Fei¡¯s Fire Vein Sword. One must know that the Fire Vein Sword was formed after Chen Fei fused many sword techniques. Besides the fact that the Primordial Sword was weaker, the sword technique that Chen Fei had obtained in Pingyin County was indeed a little weak. It was almost overtaken by a beginner sword technique. ¡°Discovered cultivation technique. Do you want to spend eighty taels of silver to simplify the Primordial Sword?¡± ¡°The Beginning Sword is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Primordial Sword ¡ª Sword!¡± Chen Fei looked at the simplified result with surprise. It wasn¡¯t that wielding a sword was difficult, but it was rare to see a successful simplification like this. Chen Fei went to the courtyard with his long sword. Chen Fei had an idea when he encountered the Gu worm in Apricot Fen City. After arriving at the Immortal Cloud City, he specifically bought some medicinal herbs and mixed them into a potion that could directly wash away the remaining aura on the sword. There was also a large bottle in the space grid for future use. Chen Fei performed the Fire Vein Sword with his hands and quickly immersed himself in practicing the sword technique. After some time, Chen Fei stopped and let out a breath of turbid air. ¡°Cultivation Method: Primordial Sword (Master 102/1000)¡± Looking at the information on the interface, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. Compared to mindlessly slashing the sword, it was naturally more interesting to directly practice the sword technique. Moreover, he could learn new things from the past. At this rate, if Chen Fei was a little more diligent, he would probably be able to cultivate this set of Primordial Sword to the realm of perfection in a few days. At that time, he would be able to apply to enter the inner sect. Wouldn¡¯t that be too obvious? Chen Fei had thought about this problem initially. After all, the Primordial Sword Sect had given him half a year. However, did he have to waste his time and wait there just to be mediocre? It was just a set of introductory sword techniques. Chen Fei¡¯s goal was to obtain a stronger cultivation technique as soon as possible so that his strength could rapidly increase. As long as his cultivation realm increased fast enough, even if danger came, he would have enough strength to resist. In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed. In those seven days, Chen Fei refined pills in the morning, cultivated inner strength techniques in the afternoon, and practiced the bow technique. The rest of the time was spent cultivating the Primordial Sword. There were no problems with the sale of pills for the time being. Chen Fei was also more cautious, and he controlled the number of pills he sold each day to below 100. It could only be said that Immortal Cloud City was relatively large. They either didn¡¯t care about the profit of those medicinal pills, or they were still investigating Chen Fei¡¯s background. In the long run, there would still be people who targeted Chen Fei and Chi Defeng. After all, they earned a few hundred taels every day, which was quite impressive. Thus, Chen Fei wanted to join the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and settle this once and for all. Now that entering the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had failed, the Primordial Sword Sect could be their new backer. However, being an outer sect disciple was far from enough. Chen Fei needed to become an inner sect disciple or even a true disciple. Early in the morning, Chen Fei arrived at the main gate of the Primordial Sword Sect. He had already cultivated the Primordial Sword to Great Completion. Chen Fei would be taking the assessment today to officially become a disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°Are you here to take the test?¡± the deacon disciple asked when Chen Fei handed over his waist token and looked at the carved numbers on it. He looked up at Chen Fei in surprise and said, ¡°Are you a beginner?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°It seems that you have learned the Primordial Sword before. Alright, follow me,¡± the deacon disciple nodded. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. After obtaining the Primordial Sword, quite a number of people immediately came to take the test. But thinking about it, it was normal. The Primordial Sword could be learned with money. The Primordial Sword Sect had never intended to keep it a secret. Perhaps the Primordial Sword Sect was purposely casting a wide net to recruit disciples. If many people were interested in the sect, they could learn it well first and then come over. This way, the half-year deadline was even omitted. Chen Fei followed the managing disciple and enjoyed the scenery of the Primordial Sword Sect before arriving at the Hidden Dragon Palace. ¡°Senior Brother Yang, this Junior Brother Chen is here for the advancement test,¡± the executing disciple said, cupping his hands and speaking in a low voice. ¡°Someone else is here again? Recently, our sect¡¯s population has grown a lot,¡± Yang Chuanzhen said, closing his eyes to rest. When he heard the voice, he raised his head to look at Chen Fei, and a warm smile appeared on his face. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the Sect Leader¡¯s leadership,¡± the managing disciple hurriedly smiled and said. Yang Chuanzhen nodded, stood up, and walked in front of Chen Fei. He sized him up and said, ¡°The Primordial Sword is the Foundation Building sword technique of my Primordial Sword Sect. It focuses on foundation and practice. Junior Brother Chen, have you thought about taking the test today? If you fail the test, you¡¯ll have to wait another three months. If you don¡¯t pass in that three months, you¡¯ll have to wait for a year!¡± ¡°Please enlighten me, Senior Brother!¡± Chen Fei said, cupping his hands seriously. ¡°Alright, please step onto the Martial Test Stage,¡± Yang Zhao waved his right hand, and Chen Fei stepped onto the stage with his right foot. With a faint smile, Yang Quanzhen¡¯s figure flashed, and he appeared in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly when he saw Yang Quanzhen¡¯s movement technique. It was a good technique. If he could practice it after entering the inner sect, it would definitely improve Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique. ¡°Junior Brother, please use your full strength to unleash the Primordial Sword. Don¡¯t worry,¡± Yang Chuanzhen said. ¡°I won¡¯t hold back!¡± Chen Fei replied. Yang Chuanhen had at least the cultivation of the Marrow Tempering realm. Unless Chen Fei used Sword Five, he wouldn¡¯t be able to hurt Yang Chuanzhen at all.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Four Peaks and Three Lineages Chapter 70: Four Peaks and Three Lineages Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Stepping forward, Chen Fei approached Yang Quanzhen. The long sword in his hand flashed as he aimed for Yang Quanzhen¡¯s chest. ¡°Good!¡± Yang Quanzhen exclaimed. With just one sword move, he could already discern Chen Fei¡¯s foundation in Sword Technique. ¡°Clang!¡± Yang Quanzhen effortlessly deflected Chen Fei¡¯s attack with his sword, and in return, he launched a backhand attack using a sword move from the Primordial Sword. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he instinctively blocked Yang Chuanzhen¡¯s attack with his own sword. In just a few breaths, Chen Fei and Yang Quanzhen had already exchanged dozens of moves. Their exchange was intense and evenly matched. Watching from below the stage, the deacon disciple¡¯s initially relaxed expression gradually turned serious. His seriousness, however, wasn¡¯t directed toward Yang Quanzhen but rather toward Chen Fei. Although Yang Chuanzhen had suppressed his cultivation of the Bone Tempering realm, his understanding and mastery of the Primordial Sword surpassed that of ordinary martial artists. Normally, it would only take a few sword strikes to determine the stronger combatant when facing cultivators of the same level. ¡­.. But as they fought, Chen Fei appeared calm and composed, making the deacon disciple question his own eyesight. Regardless of how much he had practiced beforehand, without the guidance of the sect, it was extremely difficult to cultivate Primordial Sword to such a high level. Among the outer sect disciples who took the test, those who had grasped the Primordial Sword to such a degree were as rare as phoenix feathers and dragon scales. ¡°Clang!¡± With a resounding clash of swords, Chen Fei¡¯s figure slid back a few steps before finally stopping. His long sword trembled slightly in his hand. ¡°You win. I was only using the power of the Marrow Tempering realm,¡± Yang Quanzhen said, looking at Chen Fei with a smile. If he had continued suppressing his realm, Yang Quanzhen suspected that he would have been injured, which would have been quite embarrassing. ¡°Congratulations, Junior Brother Chen,¡± the deacon disciple waved his hand and said with a smile. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, please follow me.¡± The managing disciple¡¯s attitude was noticeably gentler. An inner-sect disciple was already considered a true member of the Primordial Sword Sect and held a higher status than an outer-sect disciple. ¡°Thank you for your guidance,¡± Chen Fei said, cupping his hands toward Yang Quanzhen. He then followed behind the managing disciple, leaving the Hidden Dragon Palace. Yang Quanzhen stood in his original spot, his smile gradually fading and his face turning cold. His previous enthusiasm was completely replaced by a different demeanor. After registering his name and receiving a new waist token, the managing disciple led Chen Fei around the Primordial Sword Sect, introducing him to the various facilities. ¡°When our Primordial Sword Sect was at its peak, we had four peaks and three lineages. The sect¡¯s signature technique, the Primordial Sword Scripture, was a technique refined from the four peaks and three meridians. Its power was unparalleled and shocked the world,¡± the managing disciple proudly shared while they walked. Chen Fei listened quietly, not saying a word. ¡°However, in recent years, we have faced significant challenges. Although the sect has survived, some of the inheritances have been lost,¡± the deacon disciple¡¯s voice became somber. ¡°Which lineage can I learn?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°It¡¯s too early to say which lineage. You have to wait until you become a true disciple of the sect to be exposed to the true inheritances,¡± the deacon disciple smiled. Many new disciples desired to learn profound cultivation techniques, but without passing a test, the sect would not grant them access to top-notch inheritances for fear of entrusting them to the wrong person. ¡°What about me?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°According to the order, the sect has already arranged for Martial Uncle Feng to be your master. From now on, Martial Uncle Feng will be responsible for your cultivation,¡± the managing disciple explained as he led Chen Fei to a courtyard. ¡°Is Martial Uncle Feng here? I would like to pay my respects!¡± the deacon disciple called out from outside. ¡°What is it?¡± a figure silently appeared at the door. When he saw Chen Fei, he furrowed his brows slightly and asked, ¡°Recently, the sect has already assigned eighteen disciples to me. I can barely handle them alone. Why are they assigning another disciple to me now?¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Feng, please calm down. This is the sect¡¯s arrangement. I have no authority to question it,¡± the managing disciple replied with a bitter smile. ¡°Hmph!¡± Feng Xiupu grunted in dissatisfaction and took the paper containing Chen Fei¡¯s information. Feng Xiupu¡¯s frown deepened when he saw Chen Fei¡¯s age and Bone Tempering realm cultivation. However, his expression eased slightly as he observed Chen Fei¡¯s performance in the advancement test. ¡°Show me the Primordial Sword once,¡± Feng Xiupu instructed, his gaze fixed on Chen Fei. ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Chen Fei nodded and raised his long sword, demonstrating the Primordial Sword technique on the spot. Having already cultivated the Primordial Sword to perfection, every move and style had become instinctual for Chen Fei. As he performed, his sword technique appeared elegant and agile, embodying the essence of the Primordial Sword. Feng Xiupu¡¯s furrowed brows gradually relaxed as he watched Chen Fei, a hint of surprise gleaming in his eyes. Even if Feng Xiupu were to use the Primordial Sword technique that Chen Fei had displayed, his execution would only be average. The frustration he had felt when the sect assigned more disciples to him earlier dissipated at this moment. Feng Xiupu didn¡¯t know how long Chen Fei had spent cultivating this sword technique, but seeing how he could grasp the Primordial Sword to such a level, it would be much easier for him to cultivate the other sword techniques of the sect. However, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was still too weak. He had only just entered the Bone Tempering realm at his age. If he wanted to make progress in the future, his prospects seemed slim. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough. Stop,¡± Feng Xiupu said after a while. Chen Fei sheathed his sword and stood to the side. ¡°From now on, I have many disciples under my guidance, and I can¡¯t always be available to guide your cultivation. Most of the time, you¡¯ll have to work hard on your own. If you encounter any difficulties, don¡¯t hesitate to come and ask me,¡± Feng Xiupu instructed. ¡°I understand,¡± Chen Fei replied, cupping his hands. Feng Xiupu was quite satisfied with Chen Fei¡¯s performance and nodded slightly. He led Chen Fei to the study and handed him a secret manual. ¡°Take this secret manual and study it for a few days. Return it to me afterward. By the way, come to my place tomorrow morning. You can also meet your senior brothers then,¡± Feng Xiupu informed. ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Chen Fei expressed his gratitude and received the secret manual with a happy expression. He had finally obtained a cultivation technique. Although this secret manual was not the top inheritance of the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei was no longer a rogue cultivator. He didn¡¯t need to search for cultivation methods everywhere. With the sect¡¯s guidance, he could focus on cultivating. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei bid farewell and left. Feng Xiupu watched Chen Fei¡¯s departure and shook his head slightly. Due to Chen Fei¡¯s display of the Primordial Sword, Feng Xiupu couldn¡¯t help but assess Chen Fei¡¯s aptitude. However, he couldn¡¯t directly discern it. Feng Xiupu was surprised to learn that Chen Fei had reached the Bone Tempering realm. With his current age and foundation, even if his comprehension was slightly stronger, his future prospects on the martial path would be limited. Chen Fei returned to the room assigned by the sect and closed the door with anticipation. He looked at the secret manual in his hands. Origin Connection Technique! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Great Strength Chapter 71: Great Strength Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei spent four hours reading through the secret manual in his hand several times. Afterward, he rubbed his dry eyes and set the manual aside, lost in thought. The Origin Connection Technique was a cultivation method practiced by all inner sect disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect. Only by mastering this technique could one compete for the true inheritance of the Primordial Sword Sect. The Origin Connection Technique consisted of five stages. Currently, Chen Fei only possessed the cultivation steps for the first stage. However, even this initial level was on par with the Cloud Swallowing Art. Only Chen Fei¡¯s Shocking Swallowing Art was slightly stronger, particularly in removing the pill¡¯s restrictions, where the Origin Connection Technique fell short. Nevertheless, each stage of the Origin Connection Technique grew progressively more difficult yet more effective than the previous one. Upon reaching the third level, the technique would automatically manifest a unique characteristic, similar to the benefits gained from perfecting the Clear Heart Formula. Today, Chen Fei realized that the measure of a good cultivation technique lay in the number of characteristics it produced. These characteristics were far from mere embellishments but rather elevated the power of the technique to a higher level. For instance, the Clear Heart Formula¡¯s characteristic of bullet time significantly increased Chen Fei¡¯s strength. Upon reaching the third level of the Origin Connection Technique, Chen Fei would acquire the first characteristic: Tremendous Strength. The second characteristic, Iron Bones, would manifest at the fifth level. However, Chen Fei only possessed the cultivation method for the first stage. To obtain the subsequent stages, he had to cultivate the first stage to perfection. The requirements were strict, and the treatment he received was incomparable to that of the Primordial Sword. ¡­.. Sitting cross-legged, Chen Fei attempted to channel his inner strength and follow the circulation route of the Origin Connection Technique. Initially, he encountered some confusion, but after an hour, Chen Fei was able to completely circulate the first level of the Origin Connection Technique. ¡°Cultivation Method: Origin Connection Technique Stage One (1/1000)¡± ¡°Hmm? The proficiency level is not divided according to the entry-level. Could it be because the cultivation technique is divided into five levels?¡± Chen Fei was surprised as he observed the interface. He had assumed that each level of the Origin Connection Technique would be similar to before. The current display was somewhat unexpected. Perhaps it was due to the incomplete version of the Origin Opening Technique that Chen Fei had obtained. If he had the complete set, the cultivation progress would likely range from beginner to perfection. ¡°Fusing the Shocking Swallowing Art!¡± ¡°Cultivation Method: Origin Connection Stage One (693/1000)¡± Chen Fei felt a surge of comprehension flowing into his mind. After the fusion, most of the Shocking Swallowing Art was discarded, retaining only its essence, such as pill refinement and rapid circulation. The primary focus remained on the Origin Connection Technique, so even the name of the cultivation technique remained unchanged. ¡°A cultivation technique has been discovered. Do you want to spend a thousand silver taels to simplify the first stage of the Origin Connection Technique?¡± ¡°The price keeps increasing!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but grin upon seeing the cost. ¡°Commencing the first stage of Origin Connection Technique. Simplification was successful. Origin Connection Technique Stage One -? Shocking Swallowing Art!¡± With the success of the nesting doll, Chen Fei only needed to cultivate the Shocking Swallowing Art to its peak to complete the first level of the Origin Connection Technique. Then, he could proceed to cultivate the second and third levels. Along the way, Chen Fei returned to Immortal Cloud City and explained the situation to Chi Defeng, instructing him to come to the Primordial Sword Sect to collect the pills. Although it caused Chi Defeng some inconvenience, it ensured greater safety. When others saw Chi Defeng going to the Primordial Sword Sect daily to obtain pills, they became curious and conducted further investigation. As an inner sect disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei now possessed a strong backing that could intimidate smaller factions. However, his identity as an inner disciple alone was far from enough for complete stability. Chen Fei needed to establish connections on another level, such as with his current master, Feng Xiupu. Rushing such matters would be unwise, though. Chen Fei still did not fully understand the type of person Feng Xiupu was. Mishandling the situation could attract trouble rather than benefit. Therefore, careful consideration was necessary. The next morning, Chen Fei arrived outside Feng Xiupu¡¯s courtyard and noticed a crowd already waiting there. As many people saw Chen Fei, they couldn¡¯t help but glance at him curiously. ¡°Are you the new disciple of Master? What¡¯s your name?¡± Someone suddenly approached Chen Fei and inquired. ¡°I¡¯m Chen Fei. I just joined the sect yesterday and was fortunate enough to be accepted by Master,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. ¡°So, you¡¯re the Junior Brother? My name is Luo Jun. You can call me Senior Brother Luo!¡± Luo Jun¡¯s face brightened. He was no longer the youngest member. ¡°Hello, Senior Brother Luo!¡± Chen Fei said, somewhat bemused, not understanding the reason behind Luo Jun¡¯s excitement. ¡°Hahaha, greetings, Junior Brother. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me!¡± Luo Jun patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder and assumed an older-brotherly stance. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Luo!¡± Chen Fei shook his head and chuckled. Luo Jun seemed to be an interesting person. After a short while, Feng Xiupu appeared before everyone and introduced Chen Fei to the group. Then, he began explaining the crucial points of cultivating the Origin Connection Technique. Perhaps due to his attention to Chen Fei or the presence of numerous new disciples, Feng Xiupu primarily focused on elucidating the contents of the first stage of the Origin Connection technique. ¡°The Origin Connection Technique is our fundamental cultivation technique. Without a stable foundation, progressing to the subsequent levels will be futile. I hope you all understand!¡± Two hours later, Feng Xiupu stood up and addressed the group. ¡°We will follow Master¡¯s teachings!¡± the disciples replied promptly. ¡°The rest of you may leave now. Return in half a month. Chen Fei and Guo Linshan, please stay behind.¡± Feng Xiupu gestured, and the other disciples left while respectfully cupping their hands. ¡°Master, Junior Brother.¡± Guo Linshan, a burly man with tiger-like eyes and a curly beard, greeted Chen Fei. ¡°Chen Fei just joined the sect, so he likely has many questions regarding cultivation techniques. Master is usually occupied and finds it challenging to provide individual guidance. If Chen Fei has any inquiries, please do your best to answer them.¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Guo Linshan, quite satisfied with his progress. Among the disciples he had taken in, Guo Linshan had the highest cultivation level, already at the peak of the Marrow Tempering realm. With further training, he could attempt to break through to the Visceral Tempering realm. Moreover, Guo Linshan had already cultivated the Origin Connection Technique to the fourth level and comprehended the characteristics of great strength, making him qualified to guide the new disciples in their cultivation. ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry. I will take good care of our Junior Brother,¡± Guo Linshan said with a sincere smile. Feng Xiupu nodded and turned to Chen Fei. ¡°Remember, the Origin Connection Technique values both talent and diligence. Spend more time contemplating the profound aspects of the cultivation method. When you encounter something you don¡¯t understand, seek guidance from others. Only through such efforts can you progress further on the path of martial arts.¡± ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Master!¡± Chen Fei lowered his head, knowing that Feng Xiupu had accepted him wholeheartedly and didn¡¯t treat him as an outsider. However, he didn¡¯t hold high expectations for himself. After all, his talent and age posed significant hurdles that ordinary individuals couldn¡¯t easily overcome.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Such A Bully Chapter 72: Such A Bully Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, you can leave,¡± FengXiupu said, nodding, and returned to his room. ¡°Little Junior Brother, focus on your learning. If you have any questions, feel free to come to me anytime. Even if you don¡¯t have any problems, you¡¯re welcome to visit me,¡± Guo Linshan said with a simple and honest smile. He patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder firmly and turned to leave. Chen Fei cupped his hands and planned to return to his place. According to the time, Chi Defeng should have arrived by now, so he could go and receive them. ¡°Junior brother, over here, I¡¯m over here,¡± a voice called out as Chen Fei walked out. He turned around to see Luo Jun. ¡°Senior Brother Luo,¡± Chen Fei said, looking at Luo Jun, who was hiding in the tree crown, with a puzzled expression. ¡°Just now, did Master ask you to seek Eldest Senior Brother¡¯s help if you encounter any difficulties in cultivation?¡± Luo Jun jumped down from the tree, looked around, and asked with a smile. Chen Fei nodded, not understanding what Luo Jun was implying. ¡°I was in the same situation before. Remember to bring something with you when you visit Eldest Senior Brother. No one told me about it back then, and I was ostracised by everyone for a long time. It was really uncomfortable,¡± Luo Jun said mysteriously. ¡­.. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. A gift? Would he be shunned by everyone if he didn¡¯t bring one? ¡°How much is required?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°The minimum is 100 taels. If it¡¯s less than that, Eldest Senior Brother will tell you that we¡¯re all fellow disciples, and giving it to him would only drag him into trouble,¡± Luo Jun replied, sounding pained. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. A greeting gift of a hundred taels? Does this mean he would have to pay a fee every time he seeks guidance on cultivation techniques in the future? ¡°Does Master know about this?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°I¡¯m not sure if Master is aware of this. When I gave it to Eldest Senior Brother, he initially refused for a long time before reluctantly accepting it, saying he would keep it for me,¡± Luo Jun replied, giving Chen Fei a knowing look. Chen Fei¡¯s eye twitched slightly. The term ¡°safeguard¡± was quite fitting. Luo Jun winked at Chen Fei and said, ¡°Don¡¯t tell anyone that I told you. I¡¯ll leave now. Let¡¯s go to the Drunken Red Pavilion together next time.¡± Chen Fei watched as Luo Jun left. He stood there, pondering for a moment, before going to receive Chi Defeng. After handing over the medicinal pills and herbs, Chen Fei inquired about the situation at the stall. Fortunately, there had been no one following Chi Defeng recently. ¡°Recently, there have been a few more stalls selling medicinal pills on that street. I went to take a look. The pills sold are quite varied, but their quality is decent,¡± Chen Fei remarked. ¡°That works in our favor,¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. If there were too many people selling medicinal pills, it could be detrimental to their business. It might even affect the prices of medicinal pills. However, Chen Fei hoped that more stalls would appear, as it would decrease the chances of Chi Defeng being noticed. Moreover, the Light Spirit Pills that Chen Fei refined had reached its peak in terms of appearance and medicinal effects. Once someone purchased them, they would be able to recognize the quality. As a result, the medicinal pills Chen Fei produced each day could still be sold smoothly. After seeing off Chi Defeng, Chen Fei spent six hours refining pills. Most of them were Light Spirit Pills, and some were Eternal Floating Pills, which Chen Fei mainly consumed himself. Chen Fei walked out of the house and looked at the sky. After hesitating for a moment, he headed towards Guo Linshan¡¯s residence. As a new disciple, Guo Linshan had a much better living environment than Chen Fei. Guo Linshan was a little surprised to see Chen Fei, but he warmly invited him into the house. Two hours later, Guo Linshan saw Chen Fei off. ¡°Little Junior Brother, your understanding is truly extraordinary. Those difficult points are impossible to grasp unless you have been cultivating the Origin Connection Technique for a long time,¡± Guo Linshan said, looking at Chen Fei with amazement. However, he also expressed some concern, saying, ¡°But your current cultivation level is still low. You¡¯ve just entered the Bone Tempering realm. You need to work harder to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm as soon as possible. Otherwise, your future cultivation will become even more challenging.¡± ¡°Thank you for your advice,¡± Chen Fei replied, cupping his hands. ¡°Senior Brother, please wait. There¡¯s no need to send me off.¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, there¡¯s a mission in the sect a few days from now, and it happens to be in our area. Although you¡¯re new, you¡¯ll have to come with us, Junior Brother. Hl explain the details when I have the time,¡± Guo Linshan suddenly mentioned. ¡°A mission?¡± Chen Fei was taken aback but nodded in agreement. ¡°Take care, Junior Brother,¡± Guo Linshan said with a smile. Chen Fei waved his hand and walked back to his house. He hadn¡¯t brought any gifts or made things difficult for Guo Linshan, yet he had answered all the questions he had. Chen Fei even tried to mention offering some local specialties, but Guo Linshan¡¯s expression changed instantly. This man was not someone to be trifled with. ¡°What does Luo Jun want? Does he want me to be beaten up by Senior Brother Guo?¡± Chen Fei thought of Luo Jun¡¯s words in the morning and furrowed his brows. If he were to force a gift, he might genuinely be expelled by Guo Linshan. Chen Fei decided to confront Luo Jun tonight. Such behavior was unacceptable. Night fell. ¡°Knock, knock, knock!¡± ¡°Who is it? It¡¯s so late,¡± came Luo Jun¡¯s impatient voice. He opened the door, and before he could see who it was, a black shadow attacked his face. Luo Jun¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively blocked the attack. However, the black shadow seemed to anticipate his move and slightly adjusted its attack, dodging his arm. ¡°Bang!¡± Luo Jun felt a sharp pain on his cheek and involuntarily fell backward. Before he could get up, a sack fell from the sky and covered him. At the same time, Luo Jun heard the sound of his door being forcefully shut. Panic surged within Luo Jun. Was someone trying to kill him? ¡°Who is it? Who dares to harm someone in the Primordial Sword Sect? Do you want to die?¡± Luo Jun shouted loudly, attempting to tear the sack apart with his arms. However, in the next moment, a barrage of attacks rained down on him. Luo Jun couldn¡¯t react in time, and he was mercilessly struck repeatedly. ¡°Don¡¯t hit me! Stop! I haven¡¯t offended anyone. Stop attacking!¡± Initially, Luo Jun shouted defiantly, but soon he began screaming in pain. The assailant specifically targeted his head and face, causing excruciating pain that made Luo Jun beg for mercy. Luo Jun¡¯s cries gradually subsided as he was continuously pummeled, rendering him unable to muster the strength to shout. He was beaten until he fainted multiple times, only to wake up in agony. After an unknown amount of time, Luo Jun slowly regained consciousness. He instinctively recoiled, realizing that the beating had ceased. Luo Jun¡¯s body ached all over as he removed the sack covering him, revealing a face so disfigured that only his mother could recognize him. ¡°Who¡­ Who did this? You¡¯re going too far!¡± Luo Jun sat on the ground, tears streaming from his eyes. The tears flowed over his wounds, causing him unbearable pain. His facial features were distorted from the swelling. It hurt so much.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Alchemist Alliance Chapter 73: Alchemist Alliance Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Ever since Chen Fei had a good talk with Luo Jun that night, he hadn¡¯t seen Luo Jun for a few days. Perhaps Luo Jun realized that he had done something wrong and was too embarrassed to show up. During this time, Chen Fei had been diligently practicing the first level of the Origin Connection Technique while occasionally seeking guidance from Guo Linshan. Every time, Chen Fei would ask about the key points of the Origin Connection Technique. These were crucial aspects that one could only grasp through deep cultivation. As a result, Guo Linshan always felt a sense of satisfaction when he provided answers. He treated it as a chance to display his knowledge and teaching abilities. If Chen Fei asked simple questions, it would be an insult to him, but when Chen Fei asked profound questions that he happened to know the answers to, it brought him a great sense of accomplishment and helped strengthen their bond. Despite frequently visiting Guo Linshan for guidance, Chen Fei remained diligent in his own practice. Guo Linshan never grew impatient with him, and in fact, he had developed a growing admiration for Chen Fei¡¯s ability to comprehend the teachings. However, Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but feel regretful about Chen Fei¡¯s innate talent. Just like Feng Xiupu had sensed before, Chen Fei possessed extraordinary comprehension abilities. If only Chen Fei had Luo Jun¡¯s innate talent, he would have started his cultivation at the Marrow Tempering realm or even surpassed Guo Linshan. After answering today¡¯s questions, Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei with a tinge of regret and said, ¡°Junior Brother Chen, if you had Luo Jun¡¯s innate talent, your current cultivation would have started at the Marrow Tempering realm, or even surpassed mine.¡± Chen Fei smiled and replied, ¡°Isn¡¯t the Origin Connection Technique supposed to continuously accelerate one¡¯s cultivation speed?¡± ¡­.. Guo Linshan nodded but explained, ¡°As you progress further in the Origin Connection Technique, cultivation becomes increasingly challenging, especially at the fifth level. I¡¯ve been stuck at this level for nearly two years.¡± Guo Linshan spoke in a low voice. In order to compete for the position of a true disciple, one had to cultivate up to the fifth stage of the Origin Connection Technique and reach the Visceral Tempering realm. Only then would they have a chance to access the true inheritance of the Primordial Sword Sect. The Primordial Sword Sect might not be as formidable as the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect in terms of top inheritance or combat strength, but it was not to say that the Primordial Sword Sect was weak. It was just that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was exceptionally powerful. ¡°By the way, Senior Brother Guo, you mentioned a mission a few days ago. What is it about?¡± Chen Fei brought up the topic. ¡°Oh, that mission. It¡¯s not a difficult task. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect needs some medicinal herbs for pill refinement, and they have requested us to collect and deliver them,¡± Guo Linshan explained with a smile. ¡°The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect needs medicinal herbs, and they want us to collect them?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°Yes,¡± Guo Linshan confirmed. ¡°Ever since I joined the sect, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect has always assigned us tasks according to their needs.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. So, this had been an ongoing arrangement. Considering the strength of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, they could have monopolized the resources around Immortal Cloud City. Yet, they allowed the existence of the Primordial Sword Sect. It seemed that they did so in order to have the sect at their disposal whenever they needed it. ¡°Fortunately, I didn¡¯t directly provide them with the pills,¡± Chen Fei muttered quietly. The Immortal Cloud City was close to the mountain range, which was rich in medicinal herbs. Harvesting them wouldn¡¯t be a difficult task. ¡°The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect doesn¡¯t trust our pill refining standards, so they only want the raw ingredients,¡± Guo Linshan added. Chen Fei blinked his eyes in response. It seemed that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect looked down on the sect¡¯s capabilities in pill refinement. They deemed their standards to be too low and preferred to handle the refining themselves. There was nothing wrong with it at all! ¡°Senior Brother Guo, I have a concern and wanted to find a solution,¡± Chen Fei said, changing the topic to the sale of medicinal pills. After spending the past few days with Guo Linshan, Chen Fei had developed a good understanding of his character. Guo Linshan raised an eyebrow and asked, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I have the ability to refine pills and usually sell them in Immortal Cloud City. But in the long run, I¡¯m worried that others might become jealous and cause trouble,¡± Chen Fei whispered. ¡°Junior Brother can refine pills?¡± Guo Linshan was slightly surprised. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension and the alchemical atmosphere around him, it wasn¡¯t something unbelievable. However, professional pill refiners were not uncommon in the Primordial Sword Sect. There were many inner sect disciples who specialized in pill refinement. It was just that most cultivators focused on martial arts, and their talents lay there rather than in alchemy. ¡°I can refine Light Spirit Pills,¡± Chen Fei confirmed. ¡°Junior Brother Chen can already refine Light Spirit Pills? That¡¯s quite impressive,¡± Guo Linshan remarked with surprise. This level of skill was considered remarkable among secondary cultivators. Guo Linshan pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Selling pills in Immortal Cloud City isn¡¯t dangerous. After all, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. However, if you have concerns, there is a safe option.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Chen Fei asked, sitting up straight. ¡°Joining the Alchemist Alliance. It¡¯s a gathering place for alchemists,¡± Guo Linshan explained, taking a sip of tea. ¡°The Alchemist Alliance was originally established by a rogue cultivator who felt that alchemists were often oppressed. It started as a support association, but after more than a hundred years, it has developed into the current Alchemist Alliance.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. During his previous research, he had focused on information about sects and completely overlooked this aspect. The influence of a mindset had escaped his attention. But it was not too late to know about it now. ¡°After joining, I¡¯ll be protected by the alliance?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Of course! What would be the point of the alliance if it didn¡¯t provide protection? Not only does it offer protection, but it¡¯s also a place for alchemists to exchange knowledge and improve their skills. The current Alliance Master of the Alchemist Alliance is Wei Xingshan, who is also the Peak Master of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s Pill Peak,¡± Guo Linshan explained, recollecting the information. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. The Alliance Master had a powerful background. It was almost inevitable for the leader of a rogue cultivator alchemist alliance to eventually join a sect. ¡°But don¡¯t get too excited. There are certain requirements to join the Alchemist Alliance,¡± Guo Linshan chuckled upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s eager expression. ¡°Is it the age requirement?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the age limit for alchemists?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°It¡¯s not the age. I heard that you have to refine pills of a certain standard before you can join,¡± Guo Linshan laughed involuntarily. ¡°Many people in our sect can¡¯t meet the criteria.¡± Chen Fei nodded in understanding. After chatting with Guo Linshan for a while longer, Chen Fei bid farewell and left. He quickly packed his belongings and left the sect to return to Celestial Cloud City to find Chi Defeng. Together, they inquired about the location of the Alchemist Alliance. ¡°If we can join the Alchemist Alliance, we won¡¯t have to worry about selling pills in the future,¡± Chi Defeng whispered as they observed the people entering and exiting the Alliance¡¯s headquarters. Chi Defeng knew that Chen Fei could refine the Eternal Floating Pills. Compared to the Light Spirit Pills, the Eternal Floating Pills commanded a much higher price. With the size of Immortal Cloud City, Chen Fei would easily be able to sell all the Eternal Floating Pills he produced. It would be a substantial amount of money! While he had refrained from profiting before, now he finally had the opportunity. ¡°Stop! Non-alchemists are not allowed to enter!¡± Just as they reached the entrance, a guard abruptly halted Chen Fei and Chi Defeng. ¡°I¡¯m an alchemist and wish to join the Alchemist Alliance,¡± Chen Fei announced, cupping his hands. The guard glanced at Chen Fei and replied, ¡°To enter the Alchemist Alliance, you must pass a test. Are both of you alchemists?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not. I¡¯m his friend,¡± Chi Defeng quickly clarified. ¡°In that case, you can¡¯t enter. Please wait outside for now. If this Young Master passes the test, then you can accompany him inside later,¡± the guard instructed in a firm tone. Chi Defeng nodded and headed to a nearby teahouse to wait. Chen Fei followed the guard into the building. Inside the Alliance Residence, many people were engaged in lively conversations, discussing various aspects of pill refinement. The air was filled with a subtle medicinal fragrance, as if Chen Fei had stepped into a vast pill refining chamber.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Grade Nine Pill Refiner Chapter 74: Grade Nine Pill Refiner Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Arc you here for the alliance entry test?¡± The guard led Chen Fei to a location where a female deacon awaited him. ¡°Yes. I was wondering if there arc any requirements for the test,¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°Of course,¡± Qin Jinglan replied, nodding slightly with a warm smile. ¡°Recently, many people have expressed interest in joining the Alchemist Alliance. The requirements have become more stringent. Candidates must successfully refine the Light Spirit Pill, and the quality of the pill must be excellent.¡± ¡°In that case, can I take the test today?¡± Chen Fei asked eagerly. ¡°You need to submit an application and pay a test fee of one thousand taels. If you pass the test, the fee will be refunded. Otherwise, it will be used for the Alliance¡¯s development,¡± Qin Jinglan explained. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, realizing that this measure was in place to prevent those who were not strong enough from wasting the Alliance¡¯s resources. ¡°Alright,¡± Chen Fei agreed without objection. ¡­.. Qin Jinglan led Chen Fei to the counter, where he paid the registration fee. After a while, she guided him to a row of closed pill rooms, presumably where alchemists were refining medicinal pills. ¡°Please note that if you fail the first test, the next opportunity will be available only after six months, and the test fee will be doubled,¡± Qin Jinglan reminded him. ¡°Thank you for the reminder,¡± Chen Fei responded with a smile. Qin Jinglan nodded and took Chen Fei to one of the pill rooms. She instructed, ¡°Please refine the Light Spirit Pill within an hour. Exceeding the time limit will result in failure.¡± Looking around, Chen Fei noticed various medicinal herbs scattered about the room, requiring him to sort them out himself. He glanced at Qin Jinglan, who held a photo stone in her hand, signaling that he could begin. The photo stone would remain in the Pill Room to prevent favoritism and allow verification at any time. Chen Fei confidently found the necessary medicinal ingredients for the Light Spirit Pill among the assortment. After briefly cleaning the pill furnace on the ground, he started a fire and waited for the furnace to heat up. He then added all the herbs for the Light Spirit Pill into the furnace. Observing from the side, Qin Jinglan frowned slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s actions seemed to be correct, but his movements appeared somewhat rough, lacking finesse. Additionally, the order in which he placed the herbs was incorrect. Pouring them all in at once resembled the work of a novice. Another crucial issue was that the fire beneath the furnace was too intense. Refining pills required precise control of the fire. While a larger flame accelerated the pill formation, it exponentially increased the difficulty of control. Hence, the Alliance provided an hour for the test, allowing alchemists to work without haste. Indeed, when it came to alchemy, meticulous work produced superior results. Qin Jinglan anticipated that Chen Fei¡¯s pill furnace was likely to explode. Unaware of Qin Jinglan¡¯s thoughts, Chen Fei followed his usual rhythm, adjusting the changes in medicinal properties within the pill furnace with his inner strength. This was the most effective method Chen Fei had devised for himself. It allowed for the fastest pill production without compromising quality. He couldn¡¯t be sure if it was suitable for others, but it worked for him. After all, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to produce nearly a hundred Light Spirit Pills in a few hours if the process hadn¡¯t been efficient, even with a high pill production rate. Efficiency was their goal. Under Qin Jinglan¡¯s gaze, awaiting the impending explosion, a faint medicinal fragrance began to permeate the pill room. Qin Jinglan sniffed the air, her expression registering surprise. The scent indicated that the furnace was not about to explode. Even after years of exposure to medicinal aromas, she sensed that the quality of this batch of pills was likely exceptional. Qin Jinglan looked at Chen Fei in astonishment, her expression slightly changing. Alchemy couldn¡¯t be faked. Discarding her initial bias, Qin Jinglan reevaluated Chen Fei¡¯s alchemical movements. Surprisingly, he appeared agile and composed. ¡°Bang!¡± Just 15 minutes later, Chen Fei slammed his palm on the furnace lid, emitting a muffled sound that snapped Qin Jinglan out of her thoughts. ¡°Is this acceptable?¡± Chen Fei asked, placing the finished medicinal pill on a nearby plate and handing it to Qin Jinglan. Examining the Light Spirit Pill on the porcelain plate, Qin Jinglan couldn¡¯t conceal her admiration. Without a complete understanding of the pill formula, refining a pill of this caliber would be impossible. Qin Jinglan had witnessed numerous trials, but she could count the instances of encountering such a high-quality Light Spirit Pill on one hand. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s speed of production was remarkable. ¡°I still need to verify it,¡± Qin Jinglan said, bowing slightly as she stored the photo stone. Her attitude had shifted considerably as she continued, ¡°Please follow me.¡± Chen Fei smiled and followed Qin Jinglan to a counter. She handed over the porcelain plate and the photo stone. After some time, the medicinal pill and the photo stone were swiftly verified. The Alliance¡¯s representatives confirmed the information with Chen Fei and placed a jade card in front of him. ¡°This is your proof of identity in the Alchemist Alliance,¡± Qin Jinglan respectfully presented the jade token to him. Chen Fei accepted it, observing the pill furnace carved on the jade pendant with a smile. Finally, he had a backing. He could now sell the Eternal Floating Pill without worrying about unwelcome visitors. ¡°By the way, does the Alliance sell pill formulas?¡± Chen Fei turned around and inquired. ¡°They are not available for sale,¡± Qin Jinglan shook her head. ¡°However, you can use your contribution points to obtain them.¡± ¡°Contribution points?¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brow. ¡°By completing missions assigned by the Alliance, you can earn contribution points. You can also contribute your own pill formulas to the Alliance, which, upon evaluation, will reward you with contribution points.¡± ¡°Contribution points can be used to exchange for pill formulas, and with enough points, you can even issue missions. As long as the mission does not harm others, it can be released,¡± Qin Jinglan explained. Chen Fei suddenly understood. This system was similar to a sect¡¯s approach, aiming to foster loyalty among its members. Otherwise, obtaining gratitude for various free offerings would prove challenging. ¡°Is there a difference in status between being able to refine the Light Spirit Pill and the Eternital Floating Pill?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°Of course, there is a difference. If you can refine the Eternal Floating Pill and its quality and efficacy meet the requirements, you can advance from a level nine alchemist to a level eight alchemist. Some Alliance missions have restrictions that only high-grade alchemists can accept,¡± Qin Jinglan responded, her eyes sparkling with a trace of unfamiliarity. Such a young level eight alchemist? Chen Fei was a little taken aback, but he had a tall and well-proportioned figure. Upon closer inspection, he appeared quite handsome. Chen Fei suddenly realized that there was indeed a ranking system for pill refiners. Considering the significant disparity in the number of medicinal ingredients used in the Eternal Floating Pill compared to the Light Spirit Pill, as well as the greater difficulty of refining it, such a system made sense. It allowed for clear differentiation between the pill-refining skills required for the two types. This system facilitated the management of the Alliance as well. ¡°I would like to apply for the Level 8 alchemist examination,¡± Chen Fei announced, looking at Qin Jinglan. After consistently refining Light Spirit Pills during this period, Chen Fei had attained a level of proficiency with the Eternal Floating Pill that bordered on perfection. It was time to showcase his skills. ¡°Please wait a moment, Young Master,¡± Qin Jinglan said, walking away and returning after a considerable time. ¡°Young Master, please follow me.¡± Qin Jinglan bowed slightly and led Chen Fei to the pill room. They arrived, finding an elderly pill refiner already present. ¡°The assessment for a Level 8 alchemist has become even more stringent,¡± Qin Jinglan stated softly in the pill room. Whether it was an illusion or not, Chen Fei felt that Qin Jinglan¡¯s voice had become significantly softer. Hmm, it was pleasant to the ear.. Sounded good! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Roping Him In Chapter 75: Roping Him In Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In contrast to Qin Jinglan¡¯s amiable expression, the old alchemist Duan Zhilie remained completely impassive. The reason for having an additional person in the Level 8 alchemist examination was to make the process more rigorous and cautious. Duan Zhilie, being a Level 8 alchemist himself, was more than qualified to serve as an examiner. However, when Duan Zhilie saw Chen Fei¡¯s youthful face, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. Indeed, among martial artists, Chen Fei was considered a mature youth. Having just entered the Bone Tempering realm, the major sects in Immortal Cloud City didn¡¯t pay much attention to him, considering him a disciple with little potential. But among alchemists, Chen Fei was still young. Alchemists valued comprehension and experience, and as one grew older, even with mediocre comprehension, they could accumulate experience and achieve perfection through practice. Duan Zhilie himself had average talent in alchemy, but after so many years, he had become quite adept at refining the Eternal Floating Pill and other pills of the same grade. On the other hand, his success rate with the Flying Ascent Pill was low, and the quality of the pill was not particularly good. ¡­.. Therefore, Duan Zhilie felt a twinge of discomfort seeing someone as young as Chen Fei taking the Level 8 alchemist examination. Lately, there had been an influx of young individuals attempting the pill-refining mastery examination. Chen Fei began by selecting the medicinal herbs, then proceeded to light a fire and prepare the furnace. He poured all the medicinal herbs into the pill furnace, and the scorching flames licked its base. Chen Fei used his inner strength to control the medicinal properties, and soon the pill furnace emitted a faint medicinal fragrance. Qin Jinglan¡¯s beautiful eyes shimmered as she observed Chen Fei. Initially, she thought his pill-refining movements were rough and unrefined. But now, upon closer inspection, it became evident that he didn¡¯t fuss over trivial matters and exuded confidence. Compared to those who were overly cautious in their pill refining, this seemed to be the true essence of pill refinement. Duan Zhilie caught a whiff of the medicinal fragrance, and his expression changed slightly. This batch of Eternal Floating Pills would be of exceptional quality, surpassing the level of pills he had refined over the past few decades. In fact, in certain aspects, they might even be superior. ¡°Bang!¡± After just 15 minutes, Chen Fei slapped the furnace lid, causing the pill fragrance to intensify. Unable to resist, Duan Zhilie stepped forward to examine the few Eternal Floating Pills resting quietly inside the pill furnace, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes. ¡°Have you succeeded?¡± Qin Jinglan couldn¡¯t help but ask softly. ¡°It awaits confirmation, but I believe there shouldn¡¯t be any problems,¡± Chen Fei replied. Duan Zhilie took the porcelain plate and closely inspected the quality of the Eternal Floating Pill. Indeed, it was refined better than his own. This kind of medicinal pill had tapped into the full potential of the Eternal Floating Pill in terms of medicinal efficacy. ¡°Junior, would you like to take the test?¡± Duan Zhilie raised his head to look at Chen Fei. Given that the Eternal Floating Pill had been refined to such a level, the quality of the Flying Ascent Pill was likely to be commendable as well. This was because the foundation was incredibly solid. Qin Jinglan widened her eyes as she gazed at Chen Fei. Could it be that he could take the Level 7 alchemist examination? A Level 7 alchemist held considerable status even in the vast Immortal Cloud City. Their standing was much higher than that of an ordinary Visceral Tempering Realm martial artist. ¡°I don¡¯t possess the recipe for the Flying Ascent Pill,¡± Chen Fei replied, shaking his head. Although he had read numerous medical books and purchased the Flying Ascent Pill for study, deducing the pill formula had proven to be a challenging task. Based on his current progress, if Chen Fei wanted to derive the Flying Ascent Pill successfully, it would take at least six more months, which was considered relatively smooth progress. Duan Zhilie nodded in understanding. It was true that itinerant pill refiners from other regions rarely possessed the recipe for the Flying Ascent Pill. With this level of alchemy, it was unlikely that they would be able to reach Immortal Cloud City. They would be besieged by aristocratic families in various regions. There was no way they would let him go so easily. ¡°Senior, would you be willing to sell the recipe for the Flying Ascent Pill?¡± Chen Fei asked hopefully. As long as the price wasn¡¯t too exorbitant, it would be best to obtain it directly. After all, Chen Fei would be able to earn back the money quickly once he refined it himself. ¡°My pill formula was obtained through exchange within the alliance. Private transactions are not allowed,¡± Duan Zhilie shook his head. ¡°Using contribution points to exchange for pill formulas within the alliance is strictly regulated. If anyone is caught engaging in private transactions, both parties will face severe punishment,¡± Qin Jinglan quickly explained. Chen Fei nodded, understanding the situation. After all, if private transactions were allowed, the contribution points within the Alliance would lose their value. Pill refiners wouldn¡¯t be motivated to complete the Alliance¡¯s missions. If such a scenario were allowed, the Alchemist Alliance would become a laughingstock. ¡°If you change your mind one day, feel free to come and find me, young friend,¡± Duan Zhilie nodded before walking away. Qin Jinglan bowed slightly to Chen Fei and led him to the counter, where she handed over the porcelain plate and the photo stone. The verification process took some time. At the same time, she sought Duan Zhilie¡¯s opinion. As Duan Zhilie didn¡¯t voice any objections, Chen Fei smoothly passed the Level 8 alchemist examination. He received a new jade token, which had been warmed up for a while and had a different design from Qin Jinglan. Examining the patterns on the jade token, Chen Fei noted that they were more exquisite compared to the previous ones. The surrounding cloud patterns were denser as well. ¡°I usually sell medicinal pills on North Street. Can I display the logo of the Alchemist Guild?¡± Chen Fei asked after receiving the jade token. After stowing away the jade token, he turned to Qin Jinglan. She stared back at him, and when Chen Fei suddenly met her gaze, her face involuntarily reddened. ¡°Yes, the Alliance has a special medicine bottle that only authorized pill refiners can use. This way, others will know that you¡¯re from the Alliance,¡± Qin Jinglan replied, her voice soft. Chen Fei looked at Qin Jinglan, slightly puzzled. Could it be that this woman was harboring ulterior motives? Why was she blushing? Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei left the alliance and found Chi Defeng. ¡°How did it go?¡± Chi Defeng asked eagerly upon seeing Chen Fei. While Chen Fei was in the alliance, Chi Defeng had taken the opportunity to gather information about the Alchemist Alliance and had gained a rough understanding of their strength. Essentially, once someone became a pill refiner recognized by the Alliance, ordinary forces wouldn¡¯t deliberately cause them trouble. There would be no need for Chen Fei to worry about selling pills on North Street. The Alchemist Alliance was quite well-known in the vicinity of Immortal Cloud City. ¡°From now on, you can use my jade token to buy medicine bottles from the alliance.¡± A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Initial Appearance of Comprehension Chapter 76: Initial Appearance of Comprehension Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Switching from the Light Spirit Pill to the Eternal Floating Pill, although the refining time was slightly longer and the yield per furnace was slightly reduced, Chen Fei could earn over a thousand taels of silver a day after deducting the cost of the medicinal ingredients. The best part was that he didn¡¯t have to worry about any trouble with this income. Chen Fei felt that he was on the verge of becoming very wealthy. He finally had hope of cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which had always been his trump card. Chen Fei only needed to save money for about a month to unveil the true potential of this cultivation technique. ¡°Great!¡± Chi Defeng¡¯s face lit up with a smile as he looked at the jade token in his hand. Now, he and Chen Fei were in the same boat. If Chen Fei succeeded, he would succeed too. Several days flew by in the blink of an eye. In addition to his daily alchemy practice, Chen Fei dedicated most of his time to grinding the proficiency of the Origin Connection Technique. After many days of hard work, Chen Fei had finally reached the peak of the first level. ¡°Cultivation Method: Origin Connection Technique Stage One (1000/1000)¡± Curious about the effects of perfecting the first level of the Origin Connection Technique, Chen Fei conducted tests. While the effect of swallowing the medicinal pill remained unchanged, the cultivation effects provided by the technique itself increased by approximately 10%. ¡­.. The increase wasn¡¯t very noticeable since Chen Fei primarily relied on consuming medicinal pills for rapid cultivation. However, considering this was only the first level, weaker effects were expected. Carrying a pot of wine, Chen Fei knocked on Guo Linshan¡¯s door. This wine was from an ordinary inn in Immortal Cloud City, but Guo Linshan particularly enjoyed it. He wasn¡¯t fond of more expensive wines. ¡°Junior Brother.¡± Guo Linshan opened the door and saw Chen Fei with a pot of wine, his face breaking into a smile. After a few interactions, Guo Linshan had developed a good impression of Chen Fei. ¡°You didn¡¯t have to bring anything,¡± Guo Linshan welcomed Chen Fei inside. ¡°I had to bring some wine to moisten my throat after bombarding Senior Brother with so many questions,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile, placing the wine pot on the table. Guo Linshan found two bowls and poured wine into each. The fragrance of the wine made his smile even wider. He truly enjoyed this wine! ¡°Senior Brother Guo, Master only taught me the Origin Connection Technique. When will he teach me the other sword techniques and movement techniques?¡± Chen Fei seized the opportunity to ask the question that had been on his mind. ¡°There¡¯s no need to rush. Master treats everyone the same,¡± Guo Linshan replied, thinking that Chen Fei was concerned about potential bias from Feng Xiupu. ¡°Every month, Master tests our martial arts progress. If you perform well, he will consider teaching you other techniques based on your abilities.¡± ¡°What is considered outstanding performance?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say for others, but for someone like you who has just entered the sect, as long as you cultivate the Origin Connection Technique well, your performance will naturally be considered outstanding,¡± Guo Linshan replied, finishing the wine in his bowl. ¡°You¡¯ve perfected the first level of the Origin Connection Technique?¡± Chen Fei looked at Guo Linshan and asked. ¡°Yes, if you can cultivate it to perfection, it will indeed be considered outstanding!¡± Guo Linshan nodded. ¡°I see.¡± Chen Fei extended his hand, and his right index finger became slightly transparent as if a layer of light was about to burst out from it. Guo Linshan, still with wine in his mouth, was taken aback when he saw the phenomenon with Chen Fei¡¯s finger. He nearly spat out the wine. The Origin Connection Technique allowed the internal force to travel from top to bottom. After reaching the peak of the first level of the Origin Connection Technique, the force could be transmitted to the fingertips, as Chen Fei had just demonstrated. ¡°Have you cultivated the Origin Connection Technique before?¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s initial reaction was that Chen Fei had learned it before. Otherwise, how could he progress so quickly? Guo Linshan himself had spent more than a month to reach the same level of cultivation. However, he quickly dismissed the thought. Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension of the Primordial Sword suggested that mastering the first level of the Origin Connection Technique in a few days was not impossible. Of course, it could also be attributed to natural compatibility. After all, there had been many such examples in the sect over the years. Chen Fei smiled and shook his head. ¡°Senior Brother, you must be joking. The Origin Connection Technique is an inner sect cultivation technique. How could it be circulated outside? Moreover, Master has already tested my aptitude. If I had learned it before, he would have detected it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true,¡± Guo Linshan agreed. It was unlikely for the Origin Connection Technique to be leaked to outsiders, although it wasn¡¯t impossible. Furthermore, if Chen Fei had truly learned it secretly, he would have kept it hidden. There was no reason for him to reveal it like this. If Guo Linshan reported this to Feng Xiupu, the master would likely test Chen Fei¡¯s internal strength again. After all, there were still differences in internal strength cultivated through the Origin Connection Technique, especially in the presence of someone like Feng Xiupu, who had reached the peak of the fifth tier. So, did Chen Fei genuinely master the first level of the Origin Connection Technique in just a few days? If that were the case, even if his Innate Ability was slightly weaker, he might still have a bright future. ¡°Let¡¯s go find Master,¡± Guo Linshan said eagerly, standing up and leading the way. Chen Fei followed closely behind. In no time, they arrived outside Feng Xiupu¡¯s courtyard. ¡°Master, Disciple Guo Linshan requests an audience!¡± Guo Linshan announced loudly. ¡°What is it?¡± Feng Xiupu, who hadn¡¯t left his courtyard that day, happened to be there and was puzzled when he saw Guo Linshan and Chen Fei approaching. ¡°Master, Junior Brother has perfected the first level of the Origin Connection Technique,¡± Guo Linshan whispered to Feng Xiupu. Feng Xiupu was taken aback, looking at Chen Fei. Chen Fei extended his palm, and his five fingers emitted a faint glow. Surprise flickered in Feng Xiupu¡¯s eyes. His initial reaction was that Chen Fei had learned it before, but he quickly dismissed the idea. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension of the Primordial Sword, it seemed plausible that he had mastered the first level of the Origin Connection Technique in a few days. Naturally, this could also be attributed to his compatibility with the technique. After all, there had been similar cases in the sect before. ¡°Come in,¡± Feng Xiupu invited them into his study. He took out the secret manual for the second stage of the Origin Connection Technique and began explaining the cultivation steps and key points. Two hours passed, and Feng Xiupu concluded his explanations. Chen Fei checked the interface. ¡°Cultivation Method: Origin Connection Stage Two (1/2000)¡± Feng Xiupu asked in a low voice, ¡°How many days do you think it will take for you to perfect the second level of the Origin Connection Art?¡± Chen Fei estimated the speed at which he was gaining proficiency points and looked up at Feng Xiupu. ¡°Within ten days, I believe it should be possible.¡± Guo Linshan, who had been listening for two hours, was no longer feeling drowsy after hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. Feng Xiupu, too, looked at Chen Fei in shock. He had estimated it would take at least a month. Chen Fei had shattered that expectation by more than half.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: The Starry Night Chapter 77: The Starry Night Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Junior Brother, are you serious?¡± Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but ask, aware of the records left by the sect¡¯s previous disciples. ¡°Is it too fast?¡± Chen Fei asked tentatively. In truth, given a choice, Chen Fei would still prefer to quietly cultivate the Origin Connection Technique until reaching the fifth realm. However, the way the Primordial Sword Sect imparted their cultivation method left him with no other option. Actually, most sects taught cultivation techniques in a similar manner. Only rogue cultivators would casually hand you a secret manual and let you cultivate on your own. Firstly, the sect had to take responsibility for you. Secondly, they needed to assess your character and loyalty before deciding whether to teach you the cultivation technique. Unless Chen Fei was willing to delay his cultivation progress, there was no way for him to hide it. After observing for the past few days, Chen Fei realized that he didn¡¯t need to hide anything. Feng Xiupu was strict, but he wasn¡¯t a bad person. Moreover, after becoming his disciple, Chen Fei had actually become bound to Feng Xiupu¡¯s branch. ¡­.. ¡°Even the fastest disciple took more than a month,¡± Guo Linshan grinned, sensing that his junior brother was showing off. ¡°In the end, whether it takes ten days or a month, it will depend on the results,¡± Feng Xiupu waved his hand, providing a rough estimate. ¡°Master, can I learn other cultivation techniques?¡± Chen Fei suddenly asked. ¡°What cultivation technique do you want to learn?¡± Feng Xiupu didn¡¯t immediately refuse, curious about Chen Fei¡¯s request. ¡°Sword techniques, movement techniques, archery techniques¡ªI have dabbled in all of them.¡± ¡°Junior brother, you¡¯ve learned a lot before,¡± Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Rogue cultivators always pursue a variety of methods,¡± Chen Fei chuckled. ¡°I haven¡¯t touched archery. If there¡¯s an opportunity in the future, you can explore the Sutra Library. Now that you have cultivated the Origin Connection Technique quite well, I can teach you a sword technique and a movement technique.¡± Feng Xiupu pondered for a moment before retrieving two secret manuals from the bookshelf and placing them on the table. ¡°The Starry Night Sword? Master, isn¡¯t this sword technique a little weak? I haven¡¯t seen any other disciples practice it for a long time,¡± Guo Linshan glanced at the secret manual, puzzled. ¡°The Starry Night Sword is not focused on offense but rather on defense. Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation realm is still insufficient. No matter how strong his sword technique is, if his cultivation cannot keep up, it will be useless. It¡¯s better for him to prioritize self-defense when facing danger. That¡¯s the best choice,¡± Feng Xiupu explained. Guo Linshan considered Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation base, which had just entered the Bone Tempering realm, and found the explanation reasonable. Although the Starry Night Sword was not particularly adept at attacking, its defense was remarkably strong. It was indeed more suitable for Chen Fei. ¡°The Soul Chasing Step is similar. It¡¯s not particularly versatile for swift movements or climbing, but it excels in long-distance attacks. If you encounter danger, don¡¯t always think about resisting; if you can run, just run. There¡¯s nothing to be embarrassed about,¡± Feng Xiupu smiled. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. Feng Xiupu¡¯s words resonated with him. If they encountered someone they couldn¡¯t defeat, running away was the natural course of action. Chen Fei had been thinking that it would be best if he could acquire a technique that excelled at long-range attacks. The martial artists he encountered were either at the Marrow Tempering or Visceral Tempering realms, all of them from sects. Compared to wandering cultivators, these sect martial artists were undoubtedly much stronger. If Chen Fei still wanted to jump realms to fight, the chances of success were extremely low. Therefore, it was crucial for him to be able to escape swiftly when unable to win. ¡°Thank you, Master,¡± Chen Fei expressed his gratitude. Feng Xiupu waved his hand and opened the Starry Night Sword manual. ¡°Currently, very few disciples are cultivating the Starry Night Sword. Besides its lack of offensive power, the difficulty of cultivating it is also extremely high. You need to listen attentively to my explanations. If you come across anything you don¡¯t understand, you can ask me at any time.¡± Chen Fei nodded, and Feng Xiupu began explaining the steps for cultivating the Starry Night Sword. Compared to the sword techniques Chen Fei had cultivated in the past, the difficulty of the Starry Night Sword was much higher. Additionally, most of the sword techniques were primarily defensive, with only one or two active moves. As the explanation went deeper, Chen Fei gradually let go of other distractions and devoted himself to learning. Whenever he encountered something he didn¡¯t understand, he would immediately ask questions. In the blink of an eye, two more hours passed before Feng Xiupu finished explaining the Starry Night Sword. ¡°Have you learned it?¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei and inquired. Chen Fei glanced at the interface. The Starry Night Sword was already at the beginner level. However, the progress bar was a bit different from previous cultivation techniques, requiring more proficiency. [Cultivation Technique: Starry Night Sword (Beginner 1/300)] ¡°Yes, I have learned it,¡± Chen Fei replied, raising his head to look at Feng Xiupu. Feng Xiupu nodded slightly. He glanced at Guo Linshan and saw his interest. Rather than sending him away, he picked up another secret manual¡ªthe Soul Chasing Step. Another two hours of explanation passed, with Feng Xiupu occasionally pausing to perform a few steps. Compared to the difficulty of cultivating the Starry Night Sword, the Soul Chasing Step was just as challenging, if not more. Chen Fei looked at the interface. He had also grasped the basics of the Soul Chasing Step and noticed that the required proficiency was the same as for the Starry Night Sword. Deep in thought, Chen Fei realized that the interface¡¯s assessment criterion seemed to assign the same proficiency requirement to cultivation techniques of the same level. It didn¡¯t appear to consider the subjective difficulty of cultivation. ¡°Today, I have gained valuable insights into the Starry Night Sword and the Soul Chasing Step. I still have much to learn. If you have any questions, feel free to find me anytime,¡± Feng Xiupu said, handing the three secret manuals to Chen Fei, who accepted them eagerly. ¡°Thankyou, Master!¡± Feng Xiupu nodded slightly and engaged in further conversation before Chen Fei and the others bid a hasty farewell and left. Feng Xiupu watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure and smiled. Previously, he thought that Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts accomplishments in this lifetime would likely be mediocre at best. However, he was pleasantly surprised. By specially teaching Chen Fei the Starry Night Sword and the Soul Chasing Step, Feng Xiupu wanted to test his comprehension abilities, apart from the reasons he had mentioned earlier. If Chen Fei¡¯s aptitude was merely highly compatible with the Origin Connection Technique, then although his achievements wouldn¡¯t be bad, there would still be a limit, such as reaching the Visceral Tempering realm. However, if Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension abilities were truly outstanding and not solely reliant on the compatibility of the cultivation technique, then his potential limit would undoubtedly be much higher. The Visceral Tempering realm was the final stage of the five realms of Body Tempering, but the path of martial arts was not limited to the Body Tempering realm. ¡°I feel rather guilty for keeping Senior Brother for so long today,¡± Chen Fei said, looking at Guo Linshan. ¡°Junior brother, you don¡¯t have to be so polite. Besides, I had the opportunity to listen to our master explain the intricacies of the cultivation techniques. How could I consider waiting a little longer a waste of time?¡± Guo Linshan laughed and patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder. His words were sincere. Although the Starry Night Sword was not his main cultivation technique, the principles of the techniques were sometimes interconnected, and there was no harm in listening and learning more. ¡°By the way, the mission¡¯s timing has been set. It will commence in five days. Junior Brother, be prepared,¡± Guo Linshan suddenly mentioned. ¡°Understood. I hope Senior Brother will guide me when the time comes,¡± Chen Fei nodded. The two chatted for a while before parting ways. Chen Fei returned to his room, closed the door, and focused his attention on the panel.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Bully Chapter 78: Bully Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In a single day, Chen Fei had acquired three top-notch cultivation techniques, which was a significant harvest. Cultivating these three techniques to perfection would elevate his strength to a new level. Chen Fei¡¯s first step was to integrate the three cultivation techniques with his original ones. ¡°Discovered a cultivation technique. Do you want to spend 1,500 taels of silver to simplify the second stage of the Origin Connection Technique?¡± ¡°Discovered a cultivation technique. Do you want to spend a thousand taels of silver to simplify the Starry Night Sword?¡± ¡°Discovered a cultivation technique. Do you want to spend 1,000 taels of silver to simplify the Soul Chasing Step?¡± The price for simplifying the second stage of the Origin Connection Technique had increased. The Starry Night Sword and the simplified version of the Soul Chasing Step were also expensive but within Chen Fei¡¯s acceptable range. ¡­.. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°The second stage of the Origin Connection Technique is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Second level of the Origin Connection Technique -> First level of the Origin Connection Technique!¡± ¡°The Starry Night Sword is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Starry Night Sword ¡ª Primordial Sword!¡± ¡°The Soul Chasing Step is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Soul Chasing Step -> Cloud Ascending Step!¡± Taking a deep breath, Chen Fei knew it was time to gain experience once again. He set a small goal for himself¡ªto achieve Great Completion on the Soul Chasing Step within five days. Days passed, and Chen Fei spent his mornings refining pills and his afternoons grinding the proficiency of the Origin Connection Technique and the Soul Chasing Step. He didn¡¯t step foot outside the main gate, completely engrossed in his cultivation like an ascetic monk. Even as night fell, Chen Fei continued his cultivation without a pause. At a certain level, martial artists could replace sleep to some extent with cultivation. Of course, it wasn¡¯t as comfortable as sleeping, but Chen Fei couldn¡¯t miss the opportunity to stay up late, especially when it served such a meaningful purpose. In the blink of an eye, the fifth day arrived. Chen Fei joined Guo Linshan and others as they ventured into the mountains. The team was large, with most members being hired herb gatherers. Their main task would be to supervise and transport the medicinal herbs once they were collected by the herb gatherers. ¡°Under normal circumstances, there shouldn¡¯t be any danger in the mountains. However, one must always be alert to unexpected situations. If we¡¯re fast, we can return in no more than half a month,¡± Guo Linshan addressed the disciples loudly upon reaching the mountain encampment. This mission was compulsory for all inner sect disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect. Failure to complete it would result in severe punishment. ¡°Yes, Senior Brother Guo!¡± Everyone shouted in response before spreading out to their assigned positions, overseeing the herb gatherers¡¯ progress. ¡°Junior Brother, it¡¯s been a while,¡± Luo Jun suddenly walked up to Chen Fei with a smile. Chen Fei turned to look at him. Although he had already seen Luo Jun earlier, he hadn¡¯t considered whether he should greet him. After all, he had just beaten him up. While his primary goal was to prevent Luo Jun from making such jokes in the future, Chen Fei still harbored some personal grudges. ¡°I¡¯ve been busy with cultivation recently and haven¡¯t gone out much,¡± Chen Fei replied, examining Luo Jun¡¯s face. There were no scars, and he seemed to have recovered quite well. Luo Jun thought that Chen Fei had heard about his sneak attack as he observed his face. ¡°It seems that Junior Brother also knows about the incident. If I find out who that person is, I won¡¯t let them off the hook. This matter is not over!¡± Luo Jun said angrily. In truth, Luo Jun had suspected Chen Fei before. After all, he had teased him during the day and ended up getting beaten up at night. Chen Fei was highly suspicious. However, the strength displayed by the assailant made Luo Jun realize that Chen Fei was unlikely to be the culprit. Chen Fei had only just entered the Bone Tempering realm, and it was impossible for someone with such limited strength to beat Luo Jun so easily. Since Luo Jun had offended many people with his sharp tongue, he quickly shifted his suspicion to others. ¡°Senior Brother is right,¡± Chen Fei nodded in agreement. Luo Jun and Chen Fei chatted for a while before returning to their respective positions to oversee the herb gatherers. As the day drew to a close, the herb gatherers had collected a substantial amount of medicinal herbs thanks to the presence of supervisors and the generous payment they received. Whether due to the fertile soil or other factors, the medicinal herbs grew remarkably fast in these mountains. Despite the increasing population around Immortal Cloud City, the production of medicinal pills remained unaffected. In the evening, the medicinal herbs were secured onto carriages and transported down the mountain. Everyone appeared relatively relaxed. At this rate, they would likely complete the mission in around ten days, sparing them from enduring the harsh outdoor conditions. Chen Fei paced around his designated area, not just to oversee the herb gatherers but also to cultivate the Soul Chasing Step. Despite staying up all night and practicing day and night, he still needed a little more time. He required a few hundred more proficiency points to achieve perfection in the Soul Chasing Step. Nevertheless, even though he hadn¡¯t reached perfection yet, Chen Fei¡¯s speed had significantly increased compared to before. If he managed to reach perfection, there would likely be further room for improvement. With a few hundred more proficiency points, Chen Fei could probably achieve his goal today if he worked diligently. As for the second level of the Origin Connection Technique, he was more than halfway proficient, which was on par with Chen Fei¡¯s initial estimation of ten days. Progress with the Starry Night Sword, often practiced alongside the Soul Chasing Step, was also impressive, nearing Great Completion. Chen Fei continued to walk around the mission area, his figure occasionally flickering. Suddenly, a loud noise erupted in the distance. Chen Fei turned around to see the source, discovering it was the sect¡¯s encampment on the mountain. Without hesitation, Chen Fei swiftly returned to the encampment. There, he found Shi Dahe lying on the ground, covered in blood. Chen Fei focused his gaze and recognized him as one of the herb transporters from earlier. ¡°What happened?¡± Chen Fei turned to Luo Jun, who was already present. ¡°Somebody ambushed our herb transport convoy. Brother Shi risked his life to break free and inform us. Senior Brother Guo and a group of disciples have already gone to rescue them,¡± Luo Jun replied in a hushed tone. Chen Fei looked up and saw that the senior brothers in the Marrow Tempering realm were absent. Those present were all Bone Tempering realm disciples, including Chen Fei. Shi Dahe, lying on the ground, had consumed some pills to stabilize his injuries, allowing him to fall into a deep sleep. An hour passed, and everyone anxiously awaited Guo Linshan¡¯s return. The news had been sent back to the sect using carrier pigeons, and the sect would likely dispatch experts to assist. Although the carriages bore the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s markings, someone dared to attack them, indicating a lack of respect for both the sect and its disciples. ¡°Have mercy! Spare me!¡± A voice pleading for mercy suddenly rang out. All heads turned to witness a herb gatherer being held by the neck, dragged towards them. Within moments, they reached the encampment, and the assailant threw the herb gatherer to the ground. ¡°Long Rainbow Sect?¡± Everyone immediately recognized the tattoos and the distinctive spear, identifying the intruder. ¡°Why did you harm my herb gatherer!¡± Luo Jun looked at the fallen herb gatherer, realizing they were from his area. ¡°He intruded into my sect¡¯s mission area. I could have even killed him. Yet, I must ask you, are you bullying my Long Rainbow Sect simply because there¡¯s no one else around!¡± Kuang Dingbo shouted angrily. His spear rested firmly in his hand, his aura exerting dominance over the surroundings.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Divine Flame Sect Chapter 79: Divine Flame Sect Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect exchanged dismayed glances. Among the sects assigned missions by the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Long Rainbow Sect was one of them. While the herb-picking areas were pre-determined, the divisions were only rough estimates. It made sense in theory that herb gatherers might accidentally cross into other sects¡¯ areas. However, in reality, the division was vague, and the herb gatherers were not foolish enough to intentionally venture into other sects¡¯ territories for herbs. The risk outweighed the potential reward, making it highly unlikely. ¡°Senior Brother, I believe there might be a misunderstanding,¡± someone spoke up, wearing a pleasant expression. ¡°Just because you say it¡¯s a misunderstanding, docs that mean it¡¯s a misunderstanding? I personally witnessed him crossing the border to steal medicinal herbs. That¡¯s what I saw. And there might be many more instances I didn¡¯t witness,¡± Kuang Dingbo sneered. ¡°I¡­ I didn¡¯t!¡± The herb gatherer, terrified, quickly defended himself loudly. If this crime was confirmed, he might be beaten to death. ¡°Did I ask you a question?¡± Kuang Dingbo suddenly appeared in front of the herb gatherer and kicked him in the chest. The herb gatherer spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying toward a nearby table. ¡°Bang!¡± ¡­.. With a muffled sound, Chen Fei caught the herb gatherer¡¯s body, cushioning the impact and saving his life. Despite Chen Fei¡¯s intervention, the herb gatherer continued to cough up blood from his mouth and nose. His survival now depended on his resilience. Kuang Dingbo¡¯s words and actions provoked the anger of the Primordial Sword Sect disciples. The attack on the herb transport convoy had already infuriated them. ¡°Why, do you want to fight?¡± Kuang Dingbo stared defiantly at the crowd, his eyes filled with a thirst for battle. ¡°If you can¡¯t explain yourselves properly as martial artists, then let¡¯s fight. The winner will naturally be in the right.¡± ¡°What is it that you want?¡± Wen Ziqian stepped forward, locking eyes with Kuang Dingbo. Guo Linshan and the other Marrow Tempering realm senior brothers were absent, making Wen Ziqian the most senior disciple present. Kuang Dingbo seemed eager for a fight and had found a justification for it. Under normal circumstances, they could engage in battle. However, the problem was that they were outmatched. Setting aside Kuang Dingbo¡¯s attitude, his cultivation was in the Marrow Tempering realm. He would have no problem contending against these Bone Tempering realm cultivators, even if they had greater numbers. Sometimes, higher martial realms held the upper hand. Not to mention the sect disciples, who cultivated top-notch martial arts and cultivation techniques. ¡°I don¡¯t want anything. I¡¯m here for justice,¡± Kuang Dingbo chuckled, surveying his surroundings. ¡°How about this: each of us will choose a representative for a fight. And to make it more interesting, why not wager a few carts of medicinal herbs?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, realizing that the lengthy discussion was about these medicinal herbs. Considering that the sects had been assigned missions this time, failing to collect enough medicinal herbs would mean prolonging their stay on the mountain. While the mission wasn¡¯t complicated, it was tedious, and everyone wanted to return as soon as possible. It was only natural for Long Rainbow Sect to be interested in Primordial Sword Sect. After all, Long Rainbow Sect was undeniably stronger. ¡°You¡¯re only in the Marrow Tempering realm, yet you dare to bully us in the Bone Tempering realm?¡± Wen Ziqian furrowed his brows. ¡°I can suppress my cultivation level,¡± Kuang Dingbo glanced at Wen Ziqian and said. ¡°And if that¡¯s not enough, I can find a junior brother in the Bone Tempering realm. We do have a few of them.¡± ¡°Why would you need someone in the Bone Tempering realm? It won¡¯t be a fair fight,¡± a voice boomed as Guo Linshan approached from a distance. In a matter of moments, he had arrived at the encampment. Without uttering another word, Guo Linshan unsheathed a broadsword and clashed with Kuang Dingbo. ¡°Perfect timing!¡± Kuang Dingbo burst into laughter. His long spear resembled a flood dragon thrashing through the sea as it collided with the edge of Guo Linshan¡¯s sword. However, Kuang Dingbo¡¯s expression soon changed as the tip of his spear bent under the force. ¡°Bang!¡± With a muffled sound, Kuang Dingbo was involuntarily forced back. Guo Linshan was not about to let him off easily. His broadsword unleashed a scries of strikes, completely enveloping Kuang Dingbo. While spear wielders were typically formidable and highly effective in combat, it was Kuang Dingbo who found himself on the receiving end of a relentless beating. Guo Linshan¡¯s swordsmanship was bolder and more uninhibited than Kuang Dingbo¡¯s. Each strike thoroughly suppressed Kuang Dingbo, leaving him utterly defenseless. ¡°Boom!¡± Kuang Dingbo slid back several steps before coming to a halt. Guo Linshan also took a step back, a scar appearing on his cheek. The two appeared to be evenly matched. To determine a victor, they would likely need to exert their full strength¡ªa potentially life-and-death battle. ¡°Congratulations, your Tremendous Strength and Iron Bones arc on the verge of breaking through to the Visceral Tempering realm,¡± Kuang Dingbo narrowed his eyes and addressed Guo Linshan, offering a cupped-hand salute. ¡°Enough with the pleasantries. If you wish to fight, continue,¡± Guo Linshan waved his hand, extending an olive branch. ¡°We¡¯re done for today. We¡¯ll compete another time,¡± Kuang Dingbo hesitated briefly before uttering those words. He vanished from the spot in a flash. ¡°Eldest Senior Brother, you¡¯re finally back. How did it go?¡± All the disciples crowded around Guo Linshan, their expressions filled with relief. Had Guo Linshan not returned in time, the situation would have been far more difficult to handle. Their cultivation levels were inferior, and they were at a disadvantage in terms of strength against other sects. They couldn¡¯t defeat them, and their words held no weight. It was a frustrating situation. ¡°I didn¡¯t make it in time. My two junior brothers are dead,¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s voice grew somber. Though he hadn¡¯t spent much time with these junior brothers, they were still fellow sect members. Yet now, they were gone. The loss of those herbs paled in comparison. The disciples who had been smiling froze. While they had anticipated the news, it was still difficult to accept upon hearing it. This mission wasn¡¯t meant to be dangerous. It involved escorting medicinal herbs near the Immortal Cloud City. Yet, two of their fellow disciples had already perished on the first day. Such losses were unacceptable. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, did you see who attacked?¡± Wen Ziqian gritted his teeth and asked. ¡°Based on the evidence, it appears to have been the Divine Flame Sect,¡± Guo Linshan said in a deep voice.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Starry Night Sword and Shield Chapter 80: Starry Night Sword and Shield Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Divine Flame Sect? Aren¡¯t they targeting the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect? Why did they suddenly attack us?¡± The uproar among the group was palpable. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed upon hearing the name Divine Flame Sect. This sect was notorious in the vicinity of Immortal Cloud City and had a long-standing enmity with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, making them bitter enemies. Known for their elusive nature, the Divine Flame Sect lacked a fixed sect base, appearing and disappearing unpredictably. However, whenever they surfaced, they brought trouble upon the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Despite the latter¡¯s attempts to encircle and annihilate them on multiple occasions, the Divine Flame Sect always managed to rise again, seemingly impervious to destruction. It was as if the members of the Divine Flame Sect were indomitable. ¡°The Divine Flame Sect has always been unpredictable,¡± Guo Linshan sighed and shook his head. In the eyes of the Divine Flame Sect, the Primordial Sword Sect could be considered an offshoot of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Killing some of their members was nothing out of the ordinary. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the Divine Flame Sect feared being surrounded by the other sects, it was likely that no other sect would live in peace either. A few moments later, the remaining Marrow Tempering realm disciples returned, bringing back the bodies of the two fallen disciples. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, do you suspect the Long Rainbow Sect¡¯s involvement?¡± Chen Fei asked, taking a seat next to Guo Linshan. Soon after the attack on their convoy, members of the Long Rainbow Sect had arrived to cause trouble, making the connection easy to establish. ¡­.. ¡°I cannot say for sure,¡± Guo Linshan replied, shaking his head. ¡°However, the Long Rainbow Sect has a tendency to exploit us during our missions. They see our Primordial Sword Sect as an easy target.¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s voice carried a bitter smile. While the Primordial Sword Sect was not weak, it still fell short compared to the other three sects. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had the privilege of first selection when it came to recruiting talented individuals near Immortal Cloud City. Those not chosen would naturally seek opportunities elsewhere. The Long Rainbow Sect, in particular, only accepted individuals below the age of thirteen, and they were stronger than the Primordial Sword Sect. Consequently, the remaining candidates often opted for the Long Rainbow Sect. After multiple rounds of selection, the disciples who ended up in the Primordial Sword Sect were indeed less talented compared to those of other sects. Although Kuang Dingbo had been arrogant, he had a point. Very few Long Rainbow Sect disciples who were allowed to venture outside the sect due to their age had reached the Bone Tempering realm. They were a minority within a minority. However, the Primordial Sword Sect boasted a considerable number of Bone Tempering realm inner sect disciples. Chen Fei belonged to the older generation, and there were many other youths like him in the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, I heard you have perfected the fifth stage of the Origin Connection Technique,¡± Chen Fei changed the topic. ¡°Yes, luckily I succeeded in doing so recently,¡± Guo Linshan replied, glancing at Chen Fei and chuckling softly. ¡°I have you to thank for that. Your perfect cultivation of the first stage of the Origin Opening Technique served as my motivation.¡± Chen Fei was left speechless. He had only provoked himself. ¡°After this mission, I will prepare to break through to the Visceral Tempering realm. That will be my chance to compete for the legacy of a true disciple!¡± Guo Linshan spoke with anticipation evident in his tone. As martial artists, everyone aspired to cultivate profound martial arts techniques to advance their own realms, and Guo Linshan was no exception. ¡°Martial Uncle Qian!¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Qian is here!¡± A disciple suddenly exclaimed, catching the attention of Chen Fei and the others. They stood up and saw a middle-aged man standing in the encampment. He bore the appearance of a Confucian scholar, yet his countenance exuded an air of solemnity. ¡°Martial Uncle Qian!¡± Guo Linshan hurriedly stepped forward and greeted him. ¡°Tell me everything that happened, leave nothing out,¡± Qian Lindu spoke with a grave expression. ¡°Yes, Martial Uncle Qian!¡± Guo Linshan proceeded to recount the events, detailing the attack on the convoy and the findings at the scene, including the presence of Kuang Dingbo from the Long Rainbow Sect. After finishing his report, Guo Linshan fell silent. Qian Lindu furrowed his brow slightly, his expression serious. ¡°Continue gathering the medicinal herbs. I will personally escort the herbs several times,¡± Qian Lindu declared solemnly. If the Divine Flame Sect had indeed set their sights on them, the current disciples would be incapable of protecting themselves. Should the Divine Flame Sect launch a major offensive, the disciples in this area would likely be in grave danger. However, the probability of this was relatively low. Unless they were directly confronting the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the Divine Flame Sect rarely acted so ruthlessly against other sects. Agreeing with Qian Lindu¡¯s decision, Guo Linshan nodded. Qian Lindu then left the encampment, intending to visit the other sects and ascertain whether they had also been attacked or if their sect alone was targeted. Night descended, and the herb gatherers returned. Given the reduced visibility and increased danger, they ceased their herb-picking activities for the night. Around the rising bonfire, hushed conversations filled the air. Meanwhile, Chen Fei practiced his movement technique in the nearby forest, his long sword flashing incessantly. Seated on the ground, Guo Linshan observed Chen Fei cultivating in the distance, nodding approvingly. Such dedication made Guo Linshan feel somewhat inferior. Previously, Guo Linshan had heard rumors that Chen Fei secluded himself in his room to cultivate and seldom indulged in leisurely activities. Initially, he thought the rumors might be exaggerated, but witnessing it now, he felt they might have actually been an understatement. ¡°It¡¯s just that his foundation is somewhat lacking. Life can be so unfair,¡± Guo Linshan muttered to himself. Some individuals possessed exceptional talent, easily surpassing others without much effort. Meanwhile, some, despite diligent and tireless work, would see little change in their results. However, there was little one could do about it; that was the nature of the world. Consequently, some people resigned themselves to their fate, living their lives aimlessly. Others, however, refused to admit defeat and persevered in their efforts, undeterred by minimal progress. They did not entertain thoughts of giving up, leaving the outcome in the hands of fate. ¡°Fortunately, Junior Brother has a good grasp of the Origin Connection Technique, so his advancement to the Visceral Tempering stage should proceed smoothly. Moreover, his comprehension is not lacking, suggesting potential for further progress in the future,¡± Guo Linshan murmured softly. He closed his eyes and began circulating the Origin Connection Technique, aiming to reach the fifth level of perfection. Breaking through to the Visceral Tempering realm would then become a matter of course, with no obstacles impeding his progress. As the night grew deeper, Chen Fei¡¯s figure continued to flash. In a sudden moment, he vanished from his original position, reappearing on a distant treetop. [Cultivation Method: Soul Chasing Step (Great Completion)] A smile graced Chen Fei¡¯s face. He had finally perfected this movement technique to its pinnacle. The perfected Soul Chasing Step did not disappoint, significantly augmenting Chen Fei¡¯s speed, living up to its name. Compared to before, his swiftness had increased several-fold, and he truly embodied the title of Soul Chaser. Chen Fei gazed at the long sword in his hand. Standing on the treetop, his sword emanated a dazzling light, seemingly forming countless shields enveloping his body. With agile footwork, Chen Fei¡¯s body traversed the treetops, effortlessly crushing any leaves or branches that approached him. ¡°Tsk!¡± A sword light erupted from the shield of swords, instantly leveling a tree crown several meters away. [Cultivation Technique: Starry Night Sword (Great Completion)] If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Pounced Chapter 81: Pounced Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile as his face lit up. However, instead of resting, he immediately returned to the encampment and sat down to continue his cultivation, crossing his legs. He still had unfinished inner strength cultivation tasks and needed to improve his proficiency in the second level of the Origin Connection Technique. Resting was not part of his plan. He was determined to stay up all night. The next morning, the herb gatherers resumed their work, and the disciples dispersed to supervise them. The morning passed without any other incidents, and the encampment was now filled with carriages overflowing with freshly picked medicinal herbs. It was crucial to transport them back to Immortal Cloud City promptly for processing. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect held a superior stance towards other sects when it came to pill refining, which meant they had stricter requirements for medicinal ingredients. Daily transportation of medicinal herbs was therefore necessary. ¡°Martial Uncle Qian, everything is ready,¡± Guo Linshan approached Qian Lindu and whispered. ¡°Mm, you stay here, and I¡¯ll bring a few Marrow Tempering disciples with me,¡± Qian Lindu nodded. Yesterday, Qian Lindu had visited the other sects to inquire. It turned out that not all sects had been attacked; only the Big Dipper Tower had suffered an assault. ¡­.. Due to their cultivation technique, members of the Big Dipper Tower were known for their hot temperaments. Only those who had reached a high realm could keep them calm. Therefore, the Big Dipper Tower had already launched a vigorous search for the attackers. They were determined to find them and perhaps prevent any members of the Divine Flame Sect from showing up that day. In less time than it took to brew a cup of tea, the carriages were prepared and set off. Disguised as an ordinary disciple, Qian Lindu joined the convoy while the rest of the people in the encampment carried on with their usual tasks. An hour later, a messenger pigeon arrived, and Guo Linshan retrieved the message attached to its foot. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, what¡¯s the situation?¡± A few disciples couldn¡¯t help but surround him, eager for news. ¡°The convoy has safely arrived at Immortal Cloud City. Martial Uncle Qian and the others didn¡¯t encounter any attacks,¡± Guo Linshan raised his head and replied. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± The disciples nodded, their emotions mixed. On one hand, they hoped that such attacks wouldn¡¯t happen again, as casualties were a possibility. On the other hand, they secretly wished that members of the Divine Flame Sect would continue to come. With Qian Lindu present, there might be a chance to avenge the two disciples who had lost their lives the day before. Chen Fei happened to be nearby and noticed the calm expressions of Guo Linshan and the others. It seemed that nothing out of the ordinary had occurred. One day, two days, three days. In the blink of an eye, three days had passed. The collection mission proceeded smoothly, and the convoy was no longer attacked. Everything seemed to have returned to normal. Qian Lindu had asked the other sects, and they hadn¡¯t encountered any more attacks. It appeared that the incident on the first day was merely a surprise attack by the Divine Flame Sect. However, the Divine Flame Sect was known for such tactics, often launching sudden attacks without warning. Sometimes, when the situation seemed favorable, and others expected the Divine Flame Sect to continue their pursuit, they would suddenly withdraw. At other times, even when they were on the brink of defeat, the Divine Flame Sect would go berserk and send their members to their deaths. It was quite puzzling. Under the night sky, Chen Fei sat in meditation with his legs crossed. Suddenly, he felt a chill on his arm. Opening his eyes, he examined his arm and noticed that the gangrene was becoming active. Standing up, Chen Fei scanned his surroundings, but there was nothing unusual, and the gangrene activity was still low. However, Chen Fei was unfamiliar with such phenomena, so he decided to report it. ¡°Senior Brother Guo?¡± Chen Fei walked over to Guo Linshan and called out in a low voice. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Guo Linshan opened his eyes and looked at Chen Fei curiously. ¡°There might be something evil nearby. Should we inform Martial Uncle Qian?¡± ¡°Evil?¡± Guo Linshan stood up in surprise. Chen Fei nodded and extended his arm, revealing a faint black mark. ¡°Is that gangrene?¡± Guo Linshan recognized it and finally understood the situation. ¡°Yes, I was marked by an evil creature. Later on, I discovered that this gangrene poison is very sensitive to unusual auras, so I left a trace of it on my body,¡± Chen Fei explained briefly. ¡°Junior brother, you¡¯re quite fortunate. That evil thing didn¡¯t target you?¡± Guo Linshan asked curiously. ¡°No, that monster had a larger target,¡± Chen Fei shook his head, thinking about Pingyin County. Observing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, Guo Linshan refrained from asking further questions. After a moment of silence, he said, ¡°Since your gangrene is reacting, there must be some evil things nearby, but they shouldn¡¯t be powerful. For the safety of the encampment, we¡¯ll investigate. If the danger becomes too great, we¡¯ll retreat.¡± As Guo Linshan spoke, he took out a red candle from the bag behind him and added, ¡°With this, even if we encounter something evil, we can hold out for a while.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, I have my own method as well,¡± Chen Fei looked at the red candle and produced one from his sleeve. ¡°Haha, then we have nothing to fear,¡± Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Chen Fei nodded, and they both began searching based on the intensity of the gangrene¡¯s reaction. The gangrene¡¯s response was indeed weak. Compared to the evil Chen Fei had encountered before, it was much milder. This is why Chen Fei agreed to take the initiative to investigate. They moved cautiously, alternating between walking and stopping. The evil presence seemed to be on the move as well. Before long, they had traversed nearly ten miles. ¡°No need to pursue further. That evil thing is either passing by or someone is controlling it. Besides, at this distance, it would be challenging for them to pose a threat to our encampment,¡± Guo Linshan halted. It wasn¡¯t necessary to kill the evil; as long as it didn¡¯t endanger them, there was no need to take any risks. Chen Fei nodded, about to speak when he suddenly stopped. His ears twitched as a faint voice reached his ears from a distance. Chen Fei turned to Guo Linshan, who had clearly heard the sound as well. ¡°Senior Brother, is that the temporary encampment of some sect?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s in a shady area over there. This time, there are no herb-growing sites or sects stationed there,¡± Guo Linshan shook his head. ¡°Could it be the Divine Flame Sect?¡± Chen Fei suggested suddenly. Guo Linshan¡¯s eyes brightened. That was highly probable. However, if they wanted confirmation, they would have to investigate further. ¡°Junior brother, your cultivation level isn¡¯t sufficient. Go back and find Martial Uncle Qian,¡± Guo Linshan looked into the distance and spoke in a deep voice. ¡°Senior Guo, do you want someone to go and check? It¡¯s too dangerous!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but voice his concern. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯ll simply observe from a distance without taking any risks. We need to understand the situation; otherwise, it will be even more dangerous when Martial Uncle Qian and the others arrive,¡± Guo Linshan reassured him with a smile. Chen Fei opened his mouth to protest but eventually nodded. It was the most appropriate course of action. Determined not to waste any time, Chen Fei sprinted back in the direction they came from. The sooner they returned and informed the others, the less danger Guo Linshan would be in. Chen Fei¡¯s feet flew like the wind. However, after running a few miles, his expression suddenly changed. The gangrene that had been dormant began to show activity once again. Another evil creature was nearby. Moreover, the intensity of the mark¡¯s activity was increasing. The creature was heading straight for Chen Fei¡¯s location.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Bottomless Chapter 82: Bottomless Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei cursed inwardly as he felt the sudden increase in strangeness on the mountain. It seemed that not just one but two evil creatures had appeared simultaneously. Knowing that he couldn¡¯t afford to encounter the evil creature, Chen Fei pushed aside the thoughts of the encounter and focused on running back to the sect¡¯s encampment to report the news. After running for a mile, Chen Fei felt the activity of the mark on his arm decrease, indicating that the evil creature was moving further away and couldn¡¯t catch up to him. Relieved, Chen Fei wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Dealing with evil¡¯s unpredictable abilities was always unnerving, and it reminded him of his own cultivation level, which still had room for improvement. With his powerful blood and Qi, ordinary evil creatures couldn¡¯t come close to him. Surveying the terrain around him, Chen Fei estimated that he had covered about half the distance back to the encampment. Another five miles, and he would reach safety. ¡°Young master, why are you in such a hurry on this long night?¡± a seductive voice echoed, and a figure appeared on a hill, blocking Chen Fei¡¯s path. Startled, Chen Fei realized that the mark on his arm hadn¡¯t reacted to this presence. It wasn¡¯t the evil creature he had encountered earlier. With this realization, Chen Fei quickly changed his appearance to resemble Xu Wangliang from Apricot Fen City. ¡­.. ¡°Young Master, I feel a slight pain here. Could you come and take a look?¡± Shi Xueqin¡¯s voice was enticing, and she casually revealed her shoulder, exposing her fair skin. A low murmur echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears, stirring up desire within him. His eyes clouded over, and he unconsciously started walking toward Shi Xueqin. ¡°Young Master is so kind, unlike the others who didn¡¯t lift a finger to save me. I appreciate your help in advance,¡± Shi Xueqin said, bowing slightly with a charming smile. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, it was the most beautiful smile in the world, capable of making him brave any danger. ¡°Bzzt!¡± Suddenly, the Clear Heart Formula kicked in, and Chen Fei¡¯s mind regained clarity. Although the seductive murmurs still lingered, with the help of the Clear Heart Formula, Chen Fei was no longer ensnared. Chen Fei felt a cold sweat forming on his back. Not only was he bewitched, but his previous appearance had already partially reverted. If he had awakened a moment later, his true identity would have been exposed. Without changing his steps or expression, Chen Fei maintained the same blank gaze, and the frequency of his appearance changes remained consistent. Awhile later, Chen Fei transformed his appearance again, resembling Kuang Dingbo from the Long Rainbow Sect. ¡°What a handsome appearance, young master. Why did you pretend to be an old man earlier?¡± Shi Xueqin laughed softly, her laughter so alluring that even Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of excitement. A greedy and fanatical look appeared on his face, and he quickened his pace. Soon, Chen Fei reached Shi Xueqin¡¯s side. Shi Xueqin raised her right index finger slightly, and a sharp light glimmered at the tip. ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s late. Did you discover anything while you were wandering outside?¡± Shi Xueqin leaned forward, and Chen Fei instinctively lowered his head, catching a glimpse of a bottomless abyss. His breathing grew heavier. Regardless of anything else, based on Shi Xueqin¡¯s figure alone, Chen Fei felt that the seductive emotions he experienced were spot on. ¡°A few fellow disciples sensed something amiss and went out to investigate. Moreover¡­¡± A struggle appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as if he wanted to break free from the enchantment. ¡°Young Master, take your time. I¡¯m listening,¡± Shi Xueqin said, looking straight into Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Her eyes were as dark as an abyss, captivating anyone who gazed into them. ¡°There¡¯s also a junior brother. He¡¯s heading¡­ heading¡­¡± Veins bulged on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, and his trembling left hand rose as if he wanted to point at a specific location. ¡°Where?¡± Shi Xueqin¡¯s body leaned forward involuntarily, and the darkness in her eyes deepened. ¡°Here!¡± The Clear Heart Formula surged, forcefully interrupting Shi Xueqin¡¯s enchantment. She couldn¡¯t help but groan. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, everything around him seemed to slow down. Shi Xueqin¡¯s head tilted slightly backward, her hair fluttering in the air. However, her right hand instinctively swung towards Chen Fei¡¯s head, attempting to crush his neck. ¡°Bang!¡± With a muffled sound, Chen Fei¡¯s Starry Night Sword blocked Shi Xueqin¡¯s attack. The immense force sent Chen Fei flying backward, unable to withstand the impact. ¡°How dare you hurt me? I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Shi Xueqin screamed with fury. Chen Fei didn¡¯t even have time to withdraw the dagger before witnessing Shi Xueqin¡¯s hand swiftly approaching his head. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s Starry Night Sword clashed with Shi Xueqin¡¯s attack, but the force was overwhelming, and his entire body was forced backward. ¡°You think you can escape?¡± Shi Xueqin consumed a pill and tended to her wound, trying to stabilize it with her strength. Logically, Shi Xueqin needed rest due to her injuries. However, she couldn¡¯t bear to let Chen Fei escape so easily. If she didn¡¯t kill him today, she wouldn¡¯t be able to accept it, no matter the circumstances.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Scared Off Chapter 83: Scared Off Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei exerted all his might in using the Soul Chasing Step, with the trees on both sides flashing past him. However, despite his efforts, Shi Xueqin continued to follow closely behind. Frowning slightly, Chen Fei realized that this was the first time he had fought against a Visceral Tempering stage expert, and it had truly expanded his horizons. Even with her injuries, Shi Xueqin¡¯s speed and agility remained remarkable. In other words, if Chen Fei hadn¡¯t injured Shi Xueqin earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape even if he wanted to. It wasn¡¯t just her movement technique that impressed him. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that his Starry Night Sword had reached Great Completion, Chen Fei would have been injured. The longsword he had used for a long time was damaged as a result. Chen Fei might still be able to endure a few more attacks, but his longsword would likely be destroyed. Without a weapon, Chen Fci¡¯s bare hands wouldn¡¯t be enough to block Shi Xueqin¡¯s attacks. It would probably only take a few moves to bring him down. From this, it was evident that there was a significant gap between the two, specifically between the Bone Tempering realm and the Visceral Tempering realm. The progression in martial arts couldn¡¯t be underestimated. ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!¡± Hidden weapons flew in from behind. Chen Fei wielded the longsword in his hand like countless shields, providing him with protection against the incoming projectiles. When the hidden weapons struck him, Chen Fei used the momentum to run even faster, unaffected by the attacks. This was the synergy between the perfected Starry Night Sword and the perfected Soul Chasing Step. Every force that circulated was like a finger guiding Chen Fei. Gritting her teeth, Shi Xueqin marveled at Chen Fei, a mere Bone Tempering martial artist who had surprised her numerous times. First, he resisted her charm, then he suddenly produced a sword, rendering her chase futile. Now, his movement technique was so exceptional that it rivaled that of an average Visceral Tempering realm cultivator. In fact, in a certain aspect, he surpassed an ordinary Visceral Tempering realm cultivator. Shi Xueqin was highly skilled in movement techniques. Despite her injuries, she was confident in being faster than martial artists of the same rank. However, she couldn¡¯t catch up to Chen Fei. It was simply unbelievable. ¡°Do you think you can escape?¡± Shi Xueqin asked, taking deep breaths before spitting out a mouthful of blood. As the blood mist dispersed, her speed suddenly increased. The distance between her and Chen Fei was cut in half as if she would catch him in the next moment. Fleetfoot! Feeling the overwhelming aura behind him, Chen Fei was startled. The force within him circulated, making his body light and agile. In the next instant, he had already rushed further away. ¡°Tsk!¡± Sharp claw marks appeared where Chen Fei had been standing. Shi Xueqin observed Chen Fci¡¯s sudden increase in speed and tightened her grip. This kid had a secret technique! How had he cultivated it? His cultivation level wasn¡¯t high, yet he possessed numerous cultivation techniques. With such potential, he could greatly improve his cultivation realm! If Chen Fei had reached the Marrow Tempering realm, Shi Xueqin wouldn¡¯t have been so careless in dealing with him. Because of Chen Fei¡¯s lower realm, Shi Xueqin couldn¡¯t help but let her guard down, resulting in her current situation. ¡°You¡­¡± Shi Xueqin watched as Chen Fei¡¯s figure ran farther and farther away. Anger and anxiety surged within her, causing her to spit out another mouthful of blood. Her face turned pale. Already heavily injured, her condition worsened due to the use of a secret technique. ¡°Martial Uncle Qian, help! A demoness is trying to kill me!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed from a distance, extinguishing Shi Xueqin¡¯s desire to pursue. With her severe injuries, encountering a martial artist of the same rank would mean certain death. Fiercely glaring at Chen Fei, Shi Xueqin memorized his appearance, vowing not to let this matter go easily. She would undoubtedly repay him doubly for today¡¯s revenge. In an instant, Shi Xueqin vanished from her spot. Chen Fei shouted several times, realizing that the aura behind him had disappeared. He let out a sigh of relief. Being pursued by someone at the Visceral Tempering Realm was a terrifying experience. Despite pre-planned traps and inflicting severe injuries on each other, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t prevail. It left him feeling helpless. Furthermore, Chen Fei was unaware of the secret techniques used in the Visceral Tempering realm. He feared that Shi Xueqin would recklessly chase after him, intending to eliminate him entirely. In such a scenario, Chen Fei might not be able to escape. Therefore, Chen Fei resorted to shouting from afar, scaring away potential threats. After running another mile, Chen Fei noticed Qian Lindu, who had rushed towards them even before they reached the encampment. Apparently, he had indeed heard Chen Fei¡¯s cry for help. Visceral Tempering realm martial artists were at the peak of their stage. Their facial senses were remarkably acute. ¡°Did you call for me just now?¡± Qian Lindu asked, frowning, as he approached Chen Fei. ¡°It¡¯s me, Martial Uncle Qian,¡± Chen Fei replied, taking a moment to catch his breath. ¡°Senior Brother Guo and 1 felt something was amiss earlier, so we went to investigate. We discovered a group of people camped ten miles away, and we suspect they are from the Divine Flame Sect.¡± ¡°Divine Flame Sect?¡± Qian Lindu¡¯s eyes widened. Chen Fei proceeded to describe the location and terrain, explaining that it was an unfamiliar area where they hadn¡¯t collected medicinal herbs. Hence, they suspected it was the Divine Flame Sect. Senior Brother Guo remained behind to gather more information and instructed Chen Fei to inform Qian Lindu upon his return. ¡°Where is he now? Never mind, I¡¯ll take you there. You can guide the way,¡± Qian Lindu said after a moment of contemplation. He returned to the encampment briefly to inform the other disciples before grabbing Chen Fei and rushing ahead, leaving unique marks along the way for the others to follow. ¡°Martial Uncle Qian, I encountered a demoness earlier. She possesses a captivating charm, so her cultivation level should be at the Visceral Tempering realm,¡± Chen Fei informed as they hurried along. ¡°A demoness?¡± Qian Lindu mulled over Chen Fei¡¯s earlier cry for help, which mentioned a ¡°demoness.¡± This was why Qian Lindu had ventured out alone to provide assistance. ¡°She appeared to be injured, and fortunately, I managed to escape,¡± Chen Fei added, refraining from mentioning that he had severely wounded Shi Xueqin. It would be difficult for others to believe, considering the two-level difference between the Bone Tempering realm and the Visceral Tempering realm. Chen Fei leaping realms to fight would sound like a baseless claim. Thus, he chose not to disclose it and instead emphasized the injuries inflicted on the opponent. Qian Lindu nodded. If it truly was the Divine Flame Sect¡¯s encampment, encountering formidable experts was to be expected. Qian Lindu hoped that Guo Linshan hadn¡¯t acted impulsively, as it could potentially place him in grave danger. Ten miles wasn¡¯t a great distance, and Qian Lindu covered it swiftly. However, Guo Linshan was nowhere to be found. Instead, chaos reigned over the campsite in the distance. The sounds of battle filled the air, creating a cacophony. ¡°You stay here and await the others,¡± Qian Lindu instructed, setting Chen Fei down before rushing toward the commotion. In Qian Lindu¡¯s estimation, Chen Fei¡¯s Bone Tempering realm cultivation was too low to be of much assistance. In fact, he might end up being a liability if he got involved.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Who Is This Woman Chapter 84: Who Is This Woman Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei pondered for a moment before deciding to follow Qian Lindu. In close combat, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level limited him to showcasing his strength mainly against opponents of the same level. If he were to face someone in the Marrow Tempering realm, he would likely have to rely on sneak attacks. However, his Soul Chasing Step allowed him to move freely. Given the circumstances, how could Chen Fei remain indifferent when he knew that Guo Linshan was in danger? ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask you to gather the others?¡± Qian Lindu turned around, sensing someone behind him. He frowned upon seeing Chen Fei. ¡°Martial Uncle Qian, my movement technique is not bad. Perhaps I can be of help,¡± Chen Fei whispered. Qian Lindu was about to speak when Chen Fei stepped forward and passed by him, determined to join the battle. Qian Lindu¡¯s words caught in his throat. Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was indeed extraordinary. Even if the situation became chaotic, it would be enough to protect themselves and potentially aid Guo Linshan. The two of them stood at the edge of the battlefield, observing from a distance. They noticed a cave in the vicinity, likely the hideout of the Divine Flame Sect. ¡°It¡¯s the Big Dipper Tower,¡± Qian Lindu expressed surprise at their early arrival. ¡°Martial Uncle Qian, Senior Brother Guo is there,¡± Chen Fei said, scanning the scene and spotting Guo Linshan engaged in combat. Guo Linshan wielded a broadsword, fending off the Divine Flame Sect disciples, leaving a trail of corpses in his wake. ¡°We are on the verge of victory. The Divine Flame Sect lacks experts here,¡± Qian Lindu assessed the situation below and swiftly descended, his figure resembling an eagle. Chen Fei wielded his sword and joined the battle, protecting Guo Linshan with his Starry Night Sword, deflecting incoming attacks. ¡°Junior Brother, you¡¯re back,¡± Guo Linshan exclaimed upon seeing Chen Fei and Qian Lindu. He smiled, but his expression froze as he noticed Chen Fei¡¯s sword technique¡ªStarry Night Sword. Guo Linshan blinked, confused. If his memory served him right, he had only recently taught Chen Fei the Starry Night Sword a few days ago. Had it been ten days already? Guo Linshan felt a sense of haziness, unable to recall the exact timeframe. However, he was certain that it had been an incredibly short period. It was so short that Guo Linshan began to doubt his own perception of time. Perhaps the intensity of the battle had caused him to have illusions, making him believe that Chen Fei had cultivated the Starry Night Sword to Great Completion within a few days. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, be careful!¡± Chen Fei shouted as he deflected an attack aimed at Guo Linshan. In response, Guo Linshan roared like a tiger, swiftly rushing forward and striking down a Divine Flame Sect disciple. The enemy hadn¡¯t even landed when he spat out blood mid-air. By the time he hit the ground, his breath had already ceased. ¡°Impressive!¡± Chen Fei inwardly praised. With the fifth rank of the Origin Connection Technique maximized and the support of the Tremendous Strength and Iron Bone¡¯s characteristics, Guo Linshan¡¯s strength surpassed that of martial artists at the same level. If Chen Fei were to face Guo Linshan¡¯s sword strike, even with the Starry Night Sword, the result would likely be the same as his encounter with Shi Xueqin. He would struggle to parry and would have to retreat. Of course, it wasn¡¯t that Guo Linshan was stronger than Shi Xueqin. They simply excelled in different areas. If Guo Linshan were to face an expert like Shi Xueqin, he would need to advance to the Visceral Tempering realm at the very least to determine who was stronger. With Qian Lindu¡¯s assistance, the resistance of the Divine Flame Sect quickly crumbled, and the battle concluded within a short span. ¡°Many thanks to the Primordial Sword Sect for your help!¡± The representative of the Big Dipper Tower stepped forward and greeted Qian Lindu. They conversed for a while before starting to search for any traces left behind by the Divine Flame Sect, hoping to find valuable information. However, just like the Divine Flame Sect¡¯s previous actions, any captives were poisoned on the spot. The location of the poison remained unknown, even if their mouths were sealed shut. The scene was meticulously cleaned, leaving no trace of information. The disciples from the Primordial Sword Sect arrived late and were astonished upon witnessing the aftermath. An hour later, at the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s encampment: ¡°I observed for a while and intended to take the risk and investigate further, but before I could do anything, the Divine Flame Sect seemed to receive some news and began to retreat,¡± Guo Linshan recalled the situation and continued, ¡°However, as they were retreating, the people from Big Dipper Tower appeared, and a battle broke out. I went to assist, and that¡¯s when I saw Martial Uncle Qian arrive.¡± ¡°Retreat? It¡¯s likely the demoness went back to report,¡± Qian Lindu commented gravely. ¡°Demoness?¡± Guo Linshan was puzzled. ¡°On my way back, I encountered a demoness. Fortunately, she was injured, and I managed to escape,¡± Chen Fei explained from the side, leading Guo Linshan to realize the connection. ¡°Alright, everyone is exhausted. Let¡¯s rest. I have already sent a message to the sect about the situation here. Reinforcements should be on their way,¡± Qian Lindu dismissed the group with a wave of his hand. Given the numerous casualties caused by the Divine Flame Sect, it was imperative to request additional assistance from the sect. Otherwise, everyone present would be in grave danger. The disciples dispersed, and Guo Linshan pulled Chen Fei aside. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Chen Fei asked, slightly perplexed. ¡°Have you truly mastered the Starry Night Sword to Great Completion?¡± Guo Linshan whispered. ¡°No, Senior Brother must have seen it wrongly. How can one cultivate a sword technique so quickly?¡± Chen Fei shook his head. Guo Linshan rolled his eyes. He had witnessed it with his own eyes, yet Chen Fei denied it. ¡°Senior Brother, I have only grasped a few moves of the Starry Night Sword, not all of them,¡± Chen Fei casually demonstrated, summoning a few sword shields around him. Unlike Paragons, whose bodies were enveloped in swords and shields, Chen Fei¡¯s manifestation was limited to a specific number of locations. Guo Linshan blinked, having only taken a few glances previously and thus feeling uncertain. Nevertheless, it made sense that Chen Fei had only mastered a few moves to perfection. ¡°Understandable. Your cultivation speed is still impressive, just not as exaggerated as before,¡± Guo Linshan remarked. ¡°Senior Brother, do you recognize this person?¡± Chen Fei retrieved a piece of paper and handed it to Guo Linshan. On it was a portrait of Shi Xueqin, drawn based on his memory. ¡°Who is this woman? She looks quite stunning,¡± Guo Linshan commented, gazing at the portrait. ¡°The witch who pursued me,¡± Chen Fei whispered. ¡°Then the other party may have disguised themselves,¡± Guo Linshan frowned. ¡°I don¡¯t believe she disguised herself,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°How do you know?¡± Guo Linshan looked up at Chen Fei, nearly taking a step back in fright. At that moment, Chen Fei¡¯s face bore a resemblance to his own, as if they were blood brothers. ¡°Because I possess the knowledge of disguise, I can discern it,¡± Chen Fei explained with a smile. He wiped his face, reverting to his original appearance.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: You Have Misunderstood Chapter 85: You Have Misunderstood Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Little Junior Brother, you actually know how to disguise yourself! Did you draw that portrait just now?¡± Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei in shock. Setting aside sword techniques and movement techniques, as far as Guo Linshan knew, Chen Fei was also skilled in archery and alchemy. Moreover, he had even joined the Alchemist Alliance with his alchemy skills, something that many professional alchemists couldn¡¯t achieve. And now, he possessed a disguise technique as well. Chen Fei seemed to be all-rounded, making Guo Linshan feel somewhat useless in comparison. ¡°Rogue cultivators always have more tricks up their sleeves. Otherwise, it¡¯s very easy to encounter danger,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. ¡°Junior brother, do you have some misconceptions about rogue cultivators?¡± Guo Linshan wanted to roll his eyes. If rogue cultivators were so versatile, what would happen to the disciples of their sects? Moreover, was the outside world so dangerous now that they needed to learn so many things? ¡°It¡¯s not a burden to have more skills,¡± Chen Fei laughed. ¡°Did that witch see your real appearance?¡± Guo Linshan asked, looking at the vivid portrait in his hand. With such drawing skills, would his junior brother be able to draw anything he wanted to see in the future? Thinking about this, Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but feel a little envious. What was going on? ¡°When I saw someone blocking the way, the first thing I did was change my appearance,¡± Chen Fei explained, shaking his head. ¡°Very cautious!¡± Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but praise him. Then, he asked curiously, ¡°So, who did you transform into?¡± ¡°It became him,¡± Chen Fei replied, wiping his face from top to bottom and changing into Kuang Dingbo¡¯s appearance. It wasn¡¯t an exact replica, as it was quite difficult to achieve muscle movement, but it was still imaginative. ¡°This is good!¡± Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but laugh when he saw Chen Fei¡¯s transformation. He could instantly recognize it as Kuang Dingbo. Thinking that Kuang Dingbo might be targeted by the Divine Flame Sect, Guo Linshan felt much relieved. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, I¡¯ll leave this portrait with you. If there¡¯s any news, remember to let me know,¡± Chen Fei said after some thought. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll discreetly inquire about it,¡± Guo Linshan nodded. Whether it was the sect being cautious or reporting it to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, he would handle it. The night quickly passed, and the next morning, many people from the Primordial Sword Sect arrived, including Feng Xiupu. ¡°Master!¡± Guo Linshan and the others respectfully bowed upon seeing Feng Xiupu. ¡°I know what happened. You all did well,¡± Feng Xiupu glanced at the disciples and praised them. ¡°To prevent the Divine Flame Sect from seeking revenge, we will stay here for the next few days.¡± Everyone smiled. This way, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the Divine Flame Sect and their safety would be ensured. As usual, Feng Xiupu and the others supervised the disciples during the gathering of herbs, escorted the convoy, and guarded the camp to prevent any surprises from the Divine Flame Sect. A day passed quickly, and night fell. ¡°How has your cultivation been recently? Have you been slacking off?¡± With nothing else to do, Feng Xiupu began to test the disciples¡¯ cultivation progress one by one. In no time, he stood in front of Chen Fei. Coincidentally, Guo Linshan was also standing beside him. ¡°Master, your disciple has already mastered the fifth stage of the Origin Connection Technique and will soon break through to the Visceral Tempering stage,¡± Guo Linshan respectfully informed him. Feng Xiupu¡¯s eyes lit up. Considering Guo Linshan¡¯s age, reaching the fifth tier of the Origin Connection Technique was commendable. Once he broke through to the Visceral Tempering realm, he would have a chance to compete for the legacy of a true disciple. If he succeeded, it would bring recognition to their team. Moreover, as a teacher, Feng Xiupu always hoped that his disciples would excel and become true disciples of Primordial Sword Sect. Even if they didn¡¯t stand out, Feng Xiupu¡¯s years of guidance wouldn¡¯t be in vain. ¡°Very good. When we return, you must break through to the Visceral Tempering realm. With your fifth tier of the Origin Connection Technique, breaking through should come naturally,¡± Feng Xiupu said with a nod. ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Guo Linshan nodded solemnly. ¡°How¡¯s your cultivation been recently?¡± Feng Xiupu smiled as he looked at Chen Fei. ¡°The Starry Night Sword and the Soul Chasing Step are extremely difficult to comprehend. If you have any doubts about the cultivation techniques, feel free to ask. Also, although you are compatible with the second level of the Origin Connection Technique, pay attention to the key points.¡± ¡°Master, I¡¯m not familiar with the Soul Chasing Step, but Little Junior Brother has cultivated the Starry Night Sword quite well,¡± Guo Linshan interjected before Chen Fei could respond. ¡°Oh? How so?¡± Feng Xiupu asked curiously. ¡°Little Junior Brother, show Master what you can do,¡± Guo Linshan winked at Chen Fei. Chen Fei shook his head and laughed, then took his long sword and moved to an empty space nearby. ¡°Master, please give me some guidance,¡± Chen Fei requested. Feng Xiupu nodded, indicating that Chen Fei could proceed. Chen Fei pointed his long sword at the ground. In the next moment, the sword disappeared, and small sword shields emerged around Chen Fei¡¯s body, forming a protective barrier. Chen Fei only demonstrated the perfected Starry Night Sword, keeping his Great Completion abilities hidden. Feng Xiupu¡¯s eyes widened as he observed the sword shields surrounding Chen Fei. He almost thought he was seeing things. Just like Guo Linshan when he first saw Chen Fei, Feng Xiupu was equally astounded. However, Feng Xiupu managed to remain composed. Though surprised, his expression didn¡¯t change much. After a moment, Chen Fei stopped and looked at Feng Xiupu. ¡°It¡¯s quite good. While the circulation of some sword forms is still a bit sluggish, with more practice, I believe you can cultivate them well,¡± Feng Xiupu pretended to be calm and nodded. Guo Linshan had been discreetly observing Feng Xiupu from the side. Seeing his master maintain composure throughout, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of respect. His master truly possessed great knowledge. ¡°I understand!¡± Chen Fei said, cupping his hands. ¡°Now, what about the Soul Chasing Step?¡± Feng Xiupu asked with a smile. Guo Linshan looked at Feng Xiupu strangely. His master¡¯s attitude was unusually kind. It had been a long time since he had seen his master behave this way. ¡°I¡¯ve also gained some insights into the Soul Chasing Step,¡± Chen Fei replied. With that, his figure flashed, and he moved ten meters away before swiftly returning. Feng Xiupu¡¯s lips quivered slightly, almost losing control. Guo Linshan¡¯s eyes widened. What did he just witness? Why did his junior brother¡¯s speed seem faster than his own? Wasn¡¯t his junior brother only in the Bone Tempering realm? Could the Soul Chasing Step be this fast? Had his junior brother already cultivated it to Great Completion? ¡°There are still some areas that I haven¡¯t fully comprehended,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. The Soul Chasing Step he displayed was still at the Perfected stage. Chen Fei had concealed a portion of his abilities and didn¡¯t reveal all his secrets. It wasn¡¯t a matter of trust but rather Chen Fei¡¯s own character. Apart from not wanting to astonish others too much, he had no intention of learning new sword techniques or movement techniques recently.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Marrow Tempering shortcut Chapter 86: Marrow Tempering shortcut Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation His cultivation level was too low, at the Bone Tempering Realm. Despite his proficiency in the Starry Night Sword and Soul Chasing Step, Chen Fei could sense that he was still unable to unleash the full power of these two techniques. When one¡¯s cultivation level is too low, certain aspects of cultivation techniques cannot be fully utilized. At the very least, reaching the Marrow Tempering realm is necessary to fully exhibit the potential of these two techniques. Given this circumstance, there was no urgent need to learn new sword or movement techniques. Instead, Chen Fei could allocate more time to other areas, such as inner strength cultivation and archery. ¡°Your cultivation is impressive!¡± Feng Xiupu¡¯s face was beaming with a smile that he barely managed to contain. If he didn¡¯t restrain himself, he might burst out laughing. Initially, Feng Xiupu had assumed that Chen Fei¡¯s compatibility was limited to the Origin Connection Technique. However, it seemed that Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension ability was remarkably high, surpassing even some core disciples. If this trend continued, as long as Chen Fei reached the fifth stage of the Origin Connection Technique, even with mediocre Innate Ability, it would be natural for him to advance to the Visceral Tempering Realm. Although the progress might be a bit slow, and Chen Fei would be older by then, with his exceptional comprehension, his chances of competing for the legacy of a true disciple might surpass those of Guo Linshan. The prospect of having two core disciples among his students filled Feng Xiupu with joy. How could he not be happy about it? ¡°However, you must not become complacent, especially in regards to your inner strength cultivation. You must strive to catch up!¡± Despite being highly satisfied with Chen Fei¡¯s progress, Feng Xiupu cautioned him, ¡°Also, keep your rapid comprehension of the cultivation technique a secret for now. Your current cultivation level is still too low.¡± Geniuses often attracted envy, and Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was not yet at a level where he could fend off potential schemes from various sources. It would be better to cultivate quietly and bide his time until the day when his abilities could truly shine. ¡°I understand!¡± Chen Fei nodded in acknowledgment. ¡°How is your progress in the Origin Connection Technique?¡± Feng Xiupu inquired with curiosity. Guo Linshan also looked on, remembering that Chen Fei had mentioned ten days previously. Though the timeline seemed exaggerated, their anticipation was evident. ¡°I¡¯m just a little short. I should be able to cultivate it fully tomorrow,¡± Chen Fei replied in a hushed tone. Although they had anticipated this, Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help widening his eyes upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s response. It felt as though tears were welling up at the corners of his eyes. Chen Fei¡¯s progress was simply astonishing. What had happened to all his years of hard work? Feng Xiupu, too, was taken aback. Chen Fei¡¯s talent in the Origin Connection Technique was truly extraordinary, far surpassing the sword and movement techniques he had displayed earlier. ¡°In that case, come find me tomorrow evening. I will teach you the third level of the Origin Connection Technique. It¡¯s getting late now, so rest up,¡± Feng Xiupu instructed in a deep voice. ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Chen Fei respectfully cupped his hands as he watched Feng Xiupu depart. Guo Linshan approached and sat beside Chen Fei. With a smile, he asked, ¡°Master is going to teach you the third level of the Origin Connection Technique?¡± ¡°Yes, I am grateful to Master,¡± Chen Fei replied, genuinely appreciative. Since becoming his disciple, Feng Xiupu had treated him well, patiently answering his questions and guiding him through his cultivation technique. Encountering such a master, Chen Fei felt incredibly fortunate. Guo Linshan¡¯s smile widened upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s gratitude. His eyes revealed a touch of nostalgia. If his master hadn¡¯t experienced that incident back then, where would he be now? Perplexed, Chen Fei looked at Guo Linshan, wondering what he wanted to say. ¡°You should know that once you reach the peak of the fifth level of the Origin Connection Technique, breaking through to the Visceral Tempering Realm will be a breeze,¡± Guo Linshan changed the topic. ¡°Yes, my fellow disciples have mentioned it,¡± Chen Fei nodded. As the name suggested, the Origin Connection Technique facilitated smooth advancement to the Visceral Realm by channeling force throughout the body. With this cultivation technique, as long as one had sufficient comprehension and diligence, achieving the Visceral Tempering realm within the Primordial Sword Sect was highly likely. The Primordial Sword Sect had established a firm position in Immortal Cloud City largely due to this cultivation technique, attracting numerous disciples. ¡°In truth, once you cultivate the Origin Connection Technique to the fourth level, you can greatly accelerate your progress toward the Marrow Tempering realm,¡± Guo Linshan whispered. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. Was there such a benefit? He had always assumed that the Origin Connection Technique merely eased the difficulty of breaking through cultivation barriers. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, reaching the Marrow Tempering realm would require at least a year of inner strength accumulation. Even if he perfected the Origin Connection Technique, it might slightly shorten the time, but it would still take around a year. His pace was by no means slow, considering he had only recently begun cultivating. Yet, in this dangerous world, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but desire to expedite his realm advancement and enhance his sense of security. Observing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but smile as he continued, ¡°Very few disciples are aware of this, as they have already reached the Marrow Tempering stage by cultivating the Origin Connection Technique to the fourth level. You are the exception..¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Green Ridge Sword Chapter 87: Green Ridge Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. By focusing on grinding Origin Connection Technique¡¯s proficiency, he estimated that he could reach the peak of the third level in approximately twenty days. Unless he took a meridian-protecting pill, he couldn¡¯t speed up the process any further. ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of such a pill before, but Immortal Cloud City might have something like that,¡± Chen Fei thought to himself, realizing he could visit the city¡¯s medicine shops or seek out similar pills and formulas in the Alchemist Guild. Little did he expect that his compressed cultivation time was the main reason for his accelerated progress. After a peaceful night, Chen Fei simplified the third level of the Origin Connection Technique and began to cultivate diligently. The following day was uneventful. It seemed that the Divine Flame Sect had truly withdrawn. However, the Primordial Sword Sect members at the camp remained vigilant, continuing to protect the convoy and uphold their previous arrangements. Time flew by. Days passed, and the number of collected medicinal ingredients quietly increased by over half. Though they still maintained caution, everyone couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of relief. However, they didn¡¯t neglect any necessary precautions. Feng Xiupu and others even ventured out a few times to check for any signs of activity from the Divine Flame Sect, but they found nothing. At night, Chen Fei sat cross-legged, focused on cultivating the technique. The energy within his body fluctuated rapidly, shaking his bones and muscles. Whiffs of hot air emanated from him, distorting the air in the surroundings. An hour later, Chen Fei exhaled a breath of turbid air and opened his eyes. His meridians were slightly swollen, indicating the need for a brief break before continuing cultivation to avoid potential injuries. Standing up and surveying the camp, Chen Fei noticed that most people were sitting cross-legged. This allowed them to cultivate while replacing sleep, ready to react at a moment¡¯s notice. About to take a few steps to relax, Chen Fei suddenly saw a figure leap up. It was his master, Feng Xiupu. ¡°Bzzz!¡± The sword in FengXiupu¡¯s hand emitted a trembling sound. Initially soft, it soon became deafening. Everyone snapped out of their daze and looked at Feng Xiupu in confusion. ¡°There¡¯s trouble. Stay alert, everyone!¡± Feng Xiupu¡¯s expression turned solemn as he gazed into the distance. His brows furrowed tightly, and the jade sword in his hand continued to tremble as if sensing something. ¡°There¡¯s evil!¡± Guo Linshan appeared beside Chen Fei, looking at him. ¡°Did your gangrene react?¡± ¡°Evil?¡± Chen Fei was surprised. As he was about to shake his head, he felt a chill on his arm. He rolled up his sleeve and discovered that the gangrene had become active. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, Guo Linshan understood the situation. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, how did you know?¡± Chen Fei was puzzled. A few days ago, he had informed Guo Linshan, but now Guo Linshan had discovered it before him. ¡°It¡¯s the Green Ridge Sword. When it senses something strange, it will react automatically,¡± Guo Linshan explained, his expression serious. ¡°Not all evil occurrences will trigger the Green Ridge Sword, but if it reacts, the strangeness must be significant.¡± ¡°All disciples, escort the herb gatherers down the mountain,¡± Qian Lindu commanded. The Green Ridge Sword trembled more and more, and his face changed. He shouted loudly, then flashed in front of everyone, his eyes fixed ahead. ¡°That¡¯s where the Big Dipper Tower is stationed!¡± Qian Lindu and the others approached Feng Xiupu, speaking with a deep voice. ¡°This evilness is targeting our sects. Let the Big Dipper Tower bear it for us initially.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll stay behind and buy some time for the disciples,¡± Feng Xiupu took a deep breath. ¡°Understood!¡± Qian Lindu and the others nodded. Faced with such a degree of strangeness, the chances of ordinary disciples and herb gatherers surviving would be slim. Perhaps the Marrow Tempering realm would fare slightly better, offering some assistance. However, for those below that level, they likely wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against the strange creatures. The herb gatherers rushed down the mountain desperately. Though Feng Xiupu had instructed his disciples to escort them, the herb gatherers knew that if they encountered overwhelming danger, the Primordial Sword Sect disciples would prioritize their own safety. They would undoubtedly leave first. The fact that the Primordial Sword Sect didn¡¯t abandon them at the first sign of trouble was already considered responsible. ¡°Senior Guo, if you encounter danger, don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯m quite fast,¡± Chen Fei said to Guo Linshan in a low voice. ¡°Yes!¡± Guo Linshan nodded, though it was unclear if he truly listened. Running for less than fifteen minutes, a sharp roar suddenly erupted from behind. The sound pierced through eardrums, disorienting anyone within miles. Without hesitation, the herb gatherers increased their speed. Many even discarded their tools to run faster. Curious, Chen Fei turned his head to look. A tinge of blood-red tainted the distant sky. It was alluring, yet suffocating. ¡°The Green Ridge Sword is a spirit sword. Master will be safe,¡± Guo Linshan reassured. Just as Chen Fei was about to ask what a spirit sword was, the mark on his arm grew increasingly active. His expression changed as he glanced around and caught sight of a pair of scarlet eyes to his right. A wave of dizziness washed over him, but he quickly suppressed it with the Clear Heart Formula. Aware of the strangeness, Chen Fei had been practicing the Clear Heart Formula continuously. Otherwise, a moment¡¯s delay could cost him his life. ¡°Senior Brother, be careful!¡± Chen Fei warned. The black shadow emerged silently behind one of the herb gatherers, opening its mouth wide and swallowing the unfortunate individual whole. Chen Fei and the others had no time to intervene. In that instant, Chen Fei clearly saw the appearance of the black shadow. It was green, with layers of stacked skin, a thin body, and a single, bulging eye. Its stomach was disproportionately large, almost touching the ground. ¡°Attack!¡± Guo Linshan bellowed. In a blink, he reached the green creature and struck it with his sword. The green creature stared at Guo Linshan without expression. Guo Linshan hesitated for a moment, and in the next instant, the green creature widened its mouth. The herb gatherer it had just swallowed was spat out toward Guo Linshan. ¡°Clang!¡± Metal clashed as the herb gatherer¡¯s claws met Guo Linshan¡¯s broadsword, nearly reaching his face. But before Guo Linshan could rejoice, the severed shoulder of the green creature regenerated in the blink of an eye, and a new arm sprouted. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei grabbed Guo Linshan¡¯s shoulder and started descending the mountain. Without warning, two more green creatures appeared, blocking their way. They couldn¡¯t hold them off any longer! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Undeterrred Chapter 88: Undeterrred Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Guo Linshan also noticed the peculiar surroundings and couldn¡¯t help but gasp. He had initially thought that the green creature they encountered earlier was just a minor threat, but now it seemed that there were far more of them than they had anticipated. ¡°Junior Brother, let go of the disciple. It might affect your movement technique,1¡® Guo Linshan said, turning to Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯m fine, Senior Brother/1 Chen Fei replied with a smile. Carrying someone wouldn¡¯t significantly Impact his Soul Chasing Step, perhaps only reducing its speed by about 10%. ¡°Junior Brother, What? Fine!¡± Guo Linshan wanted to mention that his own movement technique was not slow either, but when he observed the speed at which the people around them were retreating, he couldn¡¯t help but hold his tongue. Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was far superior to his own; he could easily compete with an ordinary Visceral Tempering realm cultivator. Was the Soul Chasing Step really that useful? Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but ponder. After all, there were other disciples in the sect who cultivated this technique. How did Chen Fei manage to reach such a high level? The five green creatures trailing behind them gradually fell far behind. Although these creatures were challenging to deal with, their speed was probably only on par with ordinary Marrow Tempering realm martial artists. ¡°Ah, help!¡± ¡°Something¡¯s wrong, there¡¯s something strange! Someone save me!¡± ¡°Run, run!¡± Screams suddenly erupted from behind the two of them. While the green monsters couldn¡¯t catch up to Chen Fei, they were more than capable of overtaking the herb gatherers and other disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°Head this way! There¡¯s a danger over there, this way!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t leave me, don¡¯t abandon me.¡± ¡°Hide, quickly hide! We can¡¯t outrun them.¡± The cries for help only lasted for a moment before falling silent, leaving a haunting stillness in their wake. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei swiftly appeared in front of a disciple, opening his Starry Night Sword to block a green creature¡¯s attack. Guo Linshan swung his broadsword, sending another green monster flying. ¡°Thankyou, Senior Brother Guo!¡± the disciple said, still panting heavily in shock. ¡°Don¡¯t just stand there, run!¡± Guo Linshan shouted in a low voice. ¡°Yes, yes!¡± The disciple snapped out of his daze and quickly fled down the mountain. As for the green creature that was repelled, it didn¡¯t pursue Chen Fei and the others. Instead, it devoured a nearby herb gatherer. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Guo Linshan gritted his teeth and said to Chen Fei. Chen Fei nodded, gripping Guo Linshan¡¯s shoulder, and they continued their descent. However, after running for a few hundred meters, they spotted two more green creatures chasing after other disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°How can there be so many? The others won¡¯t be able to escape!¡± Guo Linshan exclaimed, charging forward to fend off one of the green creatures. Chon Fei used his sword shield to block the other creature¡¯s attack. Then, he grabbed the disciple¡¯s hand and swiftly moved away. ¡°Roar!¡± Without any herb gatherers nearby, or perhaps because they had already been consumed, the two green creatures turned their attention to Chen Fei and the others. ¡°You all go first!¡± Guo Linshan called out to Chen Fei. Chen Fei hesitated for a moment before grabbing the disciple and continuing their descent. Guo Linshan shouted loudly, channeling his Origin Connection Technique to its fullest extent. His blood and Qi surged, his muscles expanded, and he charged forward, slashing open the stomachs of the two green creatures. He swiftly turned around and fled as more green creatures approached from a distance. Unfortunately, this tactic only delayed the creatures¡¯ recovery time, as such an attack was fatal to humans but only momentarily hindered the strange creatures. Guo Linshan dashed several hundred meters, catching sight of Chen Fei¡¯s figure. At that moment, Chen Fei was fending off three green creatures while three disciples provided assistance. ¡°GO TO HELL!¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot, and a trickle of blood seeped from the pores on his skin. He charged forward and sent the three green creatures flying. In an extremely valiant state, Chen Fei observed Guo Linshan¡¯s throat move as he swallowed blood clots, but blood still trickled from the corner of his mouth. ¡°Junior Brother, take them and go. I¡¯ll distract the creatures. Otherwise, very few will make it back to the sect!11 Guo Linshan turned to Chen Fei and retrieved a white candle from his pocket. His intention was to lure the creatures away, saving the disciples one by one, but he couldn¡¯t save them all. He could only lead the creatures elsewhere, buying enough time for the others to escape. Chen Fei was taken aback Guo Linshan possessed considerable battle strength, but his movement technique was lacking. If he lured the creatures like this, he would undoubtedly meet his demise. ¡°Wait for me to catch up, Junior Brother. Hahaha!¡± Guo Linshan laughed heartily, retrieving a lighter to ignite the white candle. A peculiar scent began to fill the air as he charged up the mountain in the opposite direction without hesitation. ¡°Senior Guo¡­¡± The other disciples exclaimed, their gazes fixed on Guo Linshan¡¯s actions in disbelief. The creatures that were about to pounce on them abruptly changed course, pursuing Guo Linshan instead. Chen Fei watched Guo Linshan¡¯s retreating figure, a profound shock gripping his mind. Why did he cultivate martial arts? Chen Fei had asked himself this question before, and the answer was to avoid being bullied and to live well in this world. Would those who attained success in martial arts help the weak? Chen Fei had never directly confronted this question, perhaps intentionally evading it. However, after witnessing Guo Linshan¡¯s selfless actions, the question loomed before him. Did he possess the ability to save others? Should he rescue his friends and family when they were in danger? Chen Fei¡¯s previously uncertain eyes gradually grew resolute. He couldn¡¯t sacrifice himself for others, but he had the strength to save them! ¡°Senior Brother Guo, let¡¯s go together!¡± Chen Fei caught up with Guo Linshan in an instant. Guo Linshan was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter. His laughter carried a sense of true happiness. As for why the two of them had to join forces, Guo Linshan¡¯s movement technique was slightly weaker, but his combat strength was not lacking. He could assist Chen Fei in fending off attacks from the other side. Chen Fei tightly gripped his sword with his right hand, initiating the circulation of the Clear Heart Formula. His previously anxious heart gradually calmed. The disciples behind them stood in awe as they witnessed Chen Fei and Guo Linshan defying the odds. Their eyes reflected a mixture of shame and admiration. ¡°Clang!¡± A green creature materialized silently beside Chen Fei, only to be blocked by his sword and shield. Chen Fei utilized the force to swiftly evade to the other side. The creature, about to pounce again, was already shaken off in a few steps. ¡°Bang!¡± Guo Linshan cleaved another green creature ambushing him with his sword. The two of them divided their efforts. Several green creatures lunged at them, but they were powerless against the duo. Before they could encircle them, Chen Fei had already eluded their grasp, not granting them a second opportunity. ¡°Junior Brother, let¡¯s take a detour. We¡¯ll descend the mountain from the other side.¡± Guo Linshan glanced back at the pursuing green creatures. In less than a mile of traveling in the opposite direction, they had encountered over a dozen of them. Now, more than twenty green creatures were hot on their trail. These creatures were solely fixated on the white candle¡¯s scent. They had completely forsaken the other humans, their sole desire being to pounce on Chen Fei and devour him along with the candle. After consuming the candle, they would flay Chen Fei and his buddy alive. ¡°Which way should we go?¡± Chon Fei was unfamiliar with the mountain¡¯s paths. He only remembered the nearest downhill route, the one the others were using to escape. ¡°This way, there¡¯s a large rock up ahead.¡± Guo Linshan pointed to the right. While there were indeed many people descending the mountain, some had to take a roundabout path. With the strange creatures being attracted by the scent, they could utilize these alternate routes and effectively avoid encountering others. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei nodded, glancing behind him. The number of green creatures in pursuit was steadily increasing. It might be due to their movement, but these creatures were becoming even more fixated on the white candle they couldn¡¯t consume. Undeniably, running fast held significant advantages. If he wanted to leave, he could. If he wanted to stay, he could. If he wanted to fight, he could defeat his adversaries and escape immediately. In an instant, Chen Fei reached the massive rock. His figure flickered, and he leaped onto it.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Spirit Tempering Realm Chapter 89: Spirit Tempering Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Guo Linshan retrieved an object from his pocket and took a few steps back, aiming it at Chen Fei and the approaching green ghost. ¡°Photostone? Senior Brother, what are you doing?¡± Chen Fei looked at the item in Guo Linshan¡¯s hand, surprised and confused about his intentions. ¡°Leave some evidence. Junior Brother, you¡¯re going to contribute this time!¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s face lit up with a bright smile. He used the Photostone to capture a picture of Chen Fei holding a sword with one hand, with dozens of green monsters in the background, and most importantly, the white candle. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but laugh at Guo Linshan¡¯s unexpected possession of a Photostone. He had prior knowledge about the limitations of the Photostone¡ªno sound, short duration, and slightly blurry images. It was similar to the video stone used during Chen Fei¡¯s assessment in the Alchemist Alliance, which only recorded key moments, not the entire process. Furthermore, the Photostone had a limited number of uses before it would break. It was expensive and not durable, making it impractical for frequent use. Otherwise, if it had a longer lifespan, it could potentially spawn a new industry in this world. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Senior Brother!¡± Chen Fei glanced at the approaching green specters. After Guo Linshan revealed the Photostone, the atmosphere shifted. Chen Fei, who was initially nervous and fearful, now felt like he was on a vacation. ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly, a green ghost leaped out and lunged at Chen Fei. With a slight movement of his arm, Chen Fei formed a shield of sword light, blocking the green ghost at a distance. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡± Guo Linshan put away the Photostone and laughed heartily. ¡°Good!¡± Chen Fei grabbed Guo Linshan¡¯s shoulder, and they continued running down the mountain. The number of green monsters chasing them didn¡¯t increase much. There were about 40 to 50, indicating that those were probably all there was. As they ran, the green monsters piled up and overlapped, creating a terrifying sight. However, with the white candle in Guo Linshan¡¯s hand, which had burned halfway, and Chen Fei¡¯s speed, it should last until they reached Immortal Cloud City without a problem. Fortunately, Feng Xiupu and the others had managed to hold off the big monster. Otherwise, Chen Fei would have inadvertently attracted a stronger monster with this wave. It wouldn¡¯t have been so easy to deal with. ¡°Lure them directly to Immortal Cloud City?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°Yes, we¡¯ll lead them straight there. The city has a protective array formation. Once these creatures approach, they will surely meet their demise,¡± Guo Linshan affirmed, nodding his head. ¡°Senior Brother, what is a Spiritual Sword?¡± As they lured the monsters, Chen Fei¡¯s mind wandered to the Green Ridge Sword in Feng Xiupu¡¯s possession. He couldn¡¯t help but be intrigued by it, especially after observing Feng Xiupu¡¯s handling of the sword. Chen Fei glanced at his own longsword, which had already corroded from blocking the green specters. A few more strikes and it would likely become unusable. ¡°A Spiritual Sword is a sword imbued with spirit,¡± Guo Linshan pondered for a moment before providing an explanation. Chen Fei almost stumbled upon hearing Guo Linshan¡¯s response. Wasn¡¯t that an overly literal explanation? ¡°Hahaha, to be honest, I¡¯m not entirely sure either. I¡¯ve only heard Master mention it on occasion,¡± Guo Linshan chuckled. ¡°I heard that it¡¯s a weapon used exclusively by experts in the Spirit Tempering realm. For those of us in the Body Tempering realm, we can¡¯t unleash its desired effect. You¡¯re familiar with the Spirit Tempering realm, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard people mention that after reaching the Visceral Tempering realm, one can continue to cultivate and break through to reach the Spirit Tempering realm,¡± Chen Fei nodded, seeking clarification. ¡°That¡¯s right. The Spirit Tempering realm is the next stage after the Visceral Tempering realm. However, the Spirit Tempering realm is a general term. The subsequent realm after Visceral Tempering is called the Aperture Tempering Realm. By using our spirit to open the mysterious Aperture acupoints in our bodies, we can further stimulate the potential within,¡± Guo Linshan explained with a tinge of yearning. ¡°Is Master in the Aperture Tempering realm?¡± Chen Fei asked in a hushed voice, finding Feng Xiupu¡¯s strength somewhat peculiar. Feng Xiupu¡¯s aura didn¡¯t differ much from an ordinary Visceral Tempering realm cultivator; it was just slightly more profound. ¡°He used to be, but Master suffered severe injuries, causing his realm to decline. Nevertheless, since his master was in the Aperture Tempering realm, he retained some of his powers and could control the Green Ridge Sword,¡± Guo Linshan sighed. Chen Fei gained some clarity. Just as he was about to inquire further, a loud sound echoed from a distance of over ten miles. Despite the distance, the two of them could discern it clearly. They turned their heads and witnessed a sword light soaring into the sky before quickly vanishing. ¡°Is that the Green Ridge Sword?¡± Chen Fei inquired eagerly. ¡°I don¡¯t know. It¡¯s too far to tell,¡± Guo Linshan replied, shaking his head. ¡°Those creatures have stopped!¡± Chen Fei observed the green monsters in the distance. They had come to a halt, and the white candle¡¯s peculiar effect seemed to have ceased. ¡°Hisss!¡± A low, sharp sound emanated from the mouths of the monsters. Subsequently, they abruptly turned around and rushed up the mountain. ¡°The leader must be injured, prompting them to summon the subordinates back,¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s eyes sparkled as he extinguished the remaining white candles. ¡°Shall we return to the sect now?¡± Chen Fei asked softly. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s head back,¡± Guo Linshan nodded. ¡°The sect is already aware of the situation here, so help should arrive soon. We¡¯ll return and await Master and the others.¡± ¡°Sounds good!¡± Chen Fei agreed, and the two of them dashed toward the main gate of the Primordial Sword Sect. Due to the secluded path they had taken down the mountain, it took them an hour to return to the sect. ¡°Eldest Senior Brother is back!¡± ¡°Eldest Senior Brother! Junior Brother Chen, it¡¯s a relief to see you both unharmed!¡± Upon seeing Guo Linshan and Chen Fei, everyone swarmed around, their faces filled with joyful smiles. Escaping the disaster and making it back safely was akin to being reborn for many. They had believed that their lives were doomed, but now they were pleasantly surprised by their survival. ¡°Is everyone accounted for?¡± Guo Linshan scanned the crowd, realizing that a few individuals were still missing. The others fell silent upon hearing his question. It had been a considerable amount of time. If those missing hadn¡¯t returned by now, it was unlikely they would ever return. Guo Linshan sighed, recognizing that he and Chen Fei had done everything they could. Although the white candle had attracted the monsters, its range was limited, and it couldn¡¯t lure all of them at once. Unfortunate encounters with the green monsters might have cost some lives. Two hours later, Feng Xiupu and the others finally arrived. They bore evident injuries, with some even missing an arm. Feng Xiupu was drenched in blood, but thankfully, he was safe. Feng Xiupu was taken aback by the number of returnees. Dealing with the monsters had proven far more challenging than anticipated, and their defenses had been breached repeatedly. He had intended to give chase, but he found himself entangled with the leader of the monsters. If not for the sect reinforcements arriving in the nick of time, Feng Xiupu and his comrades might have perished alongside the creature. ¡°Rest for now. We¡¯ll discuss everything later,¡± Feng Xiupu sighed heavily and retired to his quarters. The others dispersed accordingly. The night was long, and many struggled to find peace in their beds. The following morning, as Chen Fei approached Feng Xiupu¡¯s courtyard, he was met with an unusual commotion. Voices were raised in a heated argument.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: True or False Chapter 90: True or False Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°He said that he lit the white candle and lured away those strange things? But what I saw were Senior Brother Guo and Junior Brother Chen. The two of them went against the flow and led those evil things away!¡± Wen Ziqian¡¯s face turned red as he shouted at Luo Jun. ¡°Senior Martial Brother Wen, don¡¯t be agitated. I just heard it by accident. That Senior Martial Brother Guo even showed off the white candle in his hand.¡± Luo Jun didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at Wen Ziqian. Why did he make it seem like he was the one who said those words and he was just relaying them? ¡°Did anyone else see Xie Jindong lighting a white candle on the mountain?¡± A white candle couldn¡¯t prove anything. Who knew where you lit it? After everyone returned yesterday, they all said that they did not encounter any more evil things. Even this morning, someone counted the number of herb pickers and found that the number of herb pickers who survived was extremely high. Other than some who were injured from running too fast, at least 80% of the herb gatherers had returned. ¡°I also saw Senior Brother Guo and Junior Brother Chen light the white candle and rush back. What is that Jie Jindong trying to do?¡± Someone shouted in dissatisfaction. After they returned, they chatted with each other. They knew that without Chen Fei and the other two¡¯s white candles, how many of them could return was completely a matter of luck. ¡°Someone has vouched for Jie Jindong.¡± Luo Jun shook his head. Originally, they were the only ones who had done this herb-picking mission. Later on, because of the incident with the Divine Flame Sect, the sect sent another group of people over. The fact that many disciples had survived the bizarre disaster on the mountain yesterday was actually very unexpected. After all, even Feng Xiupu and the others had almost been wiped out. Based on their estimations, the number of disciples who could make it back to the sect alive was extremely few. The result was the exact opposite. Not only did Feng Xiupu¡¯s group return, but many of the disciples from the other side also returned. Then, in the early morning, the other disciples said that it was Jie Jindong who had lit the white candle and lured away those strange things, preventing the other disciples and the herb gatherers from being killed by the strange things. ¡°The credit this time is indeed not low. It¡¯s normal for someone to want to claim it.¡± someone whispered. ¡°How many monsters did that Jie Jindong say he lured?¡± Chen Fei walked forward and asked with a smile. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯re here.¡± When everyone saw Chen Fei, they could not help but smile. Now, they all knew that besides Feng Xiupu and the others, Chen Fei and Guo Linshan had contributed the most to their safe return. Under those circumstances, to be able to withstand the pressure and attract the deviant was something that ordinary people really couldn¡¯t do. ¡°Yeah, did Jie Jindong say how many he lured?¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s voice sounded as he slowly walked over. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, that Jie Jindong said that he attracted more than a dozen evil creatures and was injured by them.¡± Luo Jun pointed at his shoulder and said, ¡°In this position, Jie Jindong¡¯s shoulder was indeed injured.¡± ¡°Who doesn¡¯t have any injuries on their bodies?¡± Wen Ziqian couldn¡¯t help but say loudly. At that time, the entire mountain was filled with evil things, so it was normal for him to be injured. ¡°Now, there are quite a few people over there who are vouching for Jie Jindong, saying that they saw him light a white candle to attract the evil spirit. This kind of thing is sometimes hard to explain.¡± Luo Jun shook his head. ¡°No, we have to speak up too. We can¡¯t let them take advantage of us for nothing!¡± someone said anxiously. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s go too.¡± The others nodded. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, do you know this Jie Jindong?¡± Chen Fei turned to look at Guo Linshan. ¡°I know. His cultivation is about the same as mine, but he¡¯s a little arrogant. However, his movement technique is indeed outstanding, which is rare among those of the same level.¡± Guo Linshan recalled for a moment. The most important thing about luring the monsters on the mountain yesterday was that his movement technique was good. Otherwise, if those monsters swarmed him, even an individual at the Visceral Tempering realm would feel numb. For someone like Chen Fei who had a movement technique and a defensive sword technique like the Starry Night Sword, it was much easier than he had imagined for him to sneak around last night. Of course, one had to have the courage first. Even if an ordinary person had movement techniques and sword techniques, they would still run far away. ¡°What are you guys arguing about so early in the morning?¡± Feng Xiupu appeared outside the courtyard. His face was still a little pale, but he did not seem to have any problems. ¡°Master, yesterday, Senior Brother Guo and Junior Brother Chen risked their lives to lure away the strange things. In the end, someone wanted to claim the credit!¡± Wen Ziqian stepped forward and explained what had happened. After Feng Xiupu heard this, he looked at the two of them in surprise. Yesterday, he had found it strange that the losses of this bizarre disaster were far less than he had imagined. He had wanted to find out the reason today. He did not expect that it was his two most proud disciples who took the risk to light the white candle to attract the evil. When Feng Xiupu and the others saw the two run away yesterday, he had actually thought of lighting a white candle to trap the monsters as well. However, the leader was right in front of him. Lighting the white candle would simply make all the monsters go berserk. If they surrounded and attacked one person, they would probably die immediately. As for using the white candle to lead the head monster, the head was very fast. No one could do this. ¡°You two.¡± Feng Xiupu pointed at Chen Fei and the others, not knowing what to say. In the end, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Back then, he was also like this. In the end, he was seriously injured, and his cultivation level fell. Feng Xiupu didn¡¯t have any regrets. What he thought about the most was that his cultivation level wasn¡¯t high enough at that time. Otherwise, things would have turned out differently. However, Feng Xiupu¡¯s greatest hope was that when his disciples were in danger, they would try their best to escape. It was also because of this that Feng Xiupu had imparted the Starry Night Sword and Soul Chasing Steps to Chen Fei. But now, he didn¡¯t expect that Chen Fei would use the Soul Chasing Step to join the fray. Feng Xiupu didn¡¯t know what to say. ¡°Master, when we saw those evil minions being summoned back, how many evil minions did you see?¡± Guo Linshan asked. Guo Linshan did not think that what Jie Jindong said was definitely false. After all, they had the heart to help their fellow disciples, but it did not mean that others did not. Moreover, Jie Jindong indeed had the basic conditions to complete this task. ¡°There should be dozens of them. You can ask Qian Lindu. He was in charge of blocking these returning Zi Gui at that time.¡± Feng Xiupu thought for a moment, then glanced over. Feng Xiupu indeed didn¡¯t follow up. ¡°Master, what should we do about this matter? Should we quickly report Senior Brother Guo and Junior Brother Chen¡¯s actions? Otherwise, all the credit will go to that Jie Jindong.¡± Wen Ziqian said anxiously. ¡°Yes, the two of you come with me. This contribution is indeed significant. Since we have done it, there is no need to be humble.¡± Feng Xiupu nodded. A moment later, Feng Xiupu led the way while Chen Fei followed behind as they ran towards the sect¡¯s Shang Gong Hall. Shang Gong Hall was the place where the Primordial Sword Sect rewarded and punished people based on their achievements. When Feng Xiupu and the other two arrived at Shang Gong Hall, they discovered that it was quite lively. Chen Fei took a look and found that the few martial veterans who were on the mountain yesterday, except for the one who was seriously injured, were all present. At this moment, they surrounded a few disciples and engaged in a pleasant conversation. ¡°That person is Jie Jindong.¡± Guo Linshan glanced at the scene and turned to Chen Fei. Chen Fei suddenly understood. He did not expect Jie Jindong and the others to have already arrived here. Clearly, they wanted to claim the credit for luring away the evil spirits yesterday. ¡°Junior Brother Feng, you came at the right time. Yesterday, you were still wondering why there were so few people who were injured. Today, you found the reason.¡± Qian Lindu saw Feng Xiupu and pointed at Jie Jindong. He smiled and said, ¡°It was all thanks to this disciple who lured the evil things away with the white candle. Otherwise, the disciples would have suffered heavy losses yesterday.¡± ¡°I came here because the two of them also used the white candle to lure the evil spirits yesterday,¡± Feng Xiupu said as he led Chen Fei to the front. As soon as Feng Xiupu spoke, the noisy Shang Gong Hall suddenly quieted down.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: You Can’t Catch Him Chapter 91: You Can¡¯t Catch Him Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Are you implying that Jie Jindong is lying?¡± Qian Lindu frowned, questioning the accusation. ¡°I have no need to lie. I truly used the white candle to lure the ghost yesterday!¡± Jie Jindong responded coldly upon hearing Qian Lindu¡¯s words. ¡°I didn¡¯t say that Jie Jindong was lying. I merely mentioned that my two disciples also used the white candle to lure the evil spirits,¡± Feng Xiupu clarified, shaking his head. ¡°Claiming false credit is a grave offense,¡± the Shang Gong Hall deacon stated in a deep voice. He had believed the matter to be straightforward, but he hadn¡¯t expected two groups to come forward. Either one of them was lying, or both sides had indeed encountered trouble. The fact that the number of casualties had decreased yesterday was indisputable. Qian Lindu turned his attention to Chen Fei and the other two, asking, ¡°Do you have anything to say?¡± Jie Jindong remained silent but approached Chen Fei, examining him closely. Sensing that Chen Fei was only at the Bone Tempering realm, Xie Jindong furrowed his brows and turned to Guo Linshan. ¡°Guo Linshan, if I recall correctly, movement techniques have never been your strong suit. I doubt you¡¯d be able to lure those creatures away with your technique alone!¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. The main credit for this goes to Junior Brother Chen. I only showed him the way,¡± Guo Linshan replied with a smile. His movement technique was indeed mediocre, and if it had been exceptional, he would have been able to lure the evil spirit alone last night without risking Chen Fei¡¯s life. ¡°Him?¡± Jie Jindong looked at Chen Fei in surprise. If Guo Linshan had claimed that Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique had recently improved, Jie Jindong would have believed him. After all, Guo Linshan had always been talented, and his focus had been primarily on the Origin Connection Technique. This was a common practice among inner sect disciples, prioritizing the cultivation of the Origin Connection Technique and treating other techniques as secondary. Once their martial arts realm improved, learning additional techniques became easier from a strategic standpoint. ¡°It¡¯s me!¡± Chen Fei replied, cupping his hands. ¡°How can you prove that?¡± Xie Jindong questioned, doubting Chen Fei¡¯s abilities. ¡°How do you want me to prove it? And how will you prove yourself?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Hahaha, now you¡¯re questioning me!¡± Jie Jindong laughed heartily, scanning the surroundings. He pointed to a small bird dozens of meters away from Shang Gong Hall and said, ¡°Do you see that bird? How long do you think it would take me to catch it?¡± Everyone turned their heads to observe a small bird pecking at bugs on the ground in the open space outside Shang Gong Hall. Charging towards it from here would startle the bird, possibly causing it to fly away. Sneaking up and suddenly capturing it would be meaningless. ¡°I don¡¯t think you can catch that bird,¡± Chen Fei glanced at the bird before returning his gaze to Xie Jindong. ¡°I don¡¯t think you can either,¡± Guo Linshan chimed in with a loud laugh. ¡°Then observe closely and see fo yourself if I can catch it.¡± Xie Jindong, filled with anger, laughed back. He narrowed his eyes, surveyed the area outside Shang Gong Hall, and with a slight arch of his body, swiftly dashed forward. In just a few steps, Jie Jindong reached the bird. The bird sensed the movement and immediately spread its wings to fly. A smile appeared on Jie Jindong¡¯s face as he stretched out his right hand, ready to catch the bird. However, before he could reach it, someone else¡¯s hand swiftly grabbed the bird. Jie Jindong was taken aback and turned around, only to find Chen Fei standing there. Jie Jindong was stunned. His right hand instinctively reached out to grab Chen Fei, but with a single motion, Chen Fei vanished from sight. When Jie Jindong looked up again, he saw Chen Fei standing in Shang Gong Hall, observing him from a distance. Jie Jindong¡¯s eyes widened gradually. Wasn¡¯t Chen Fei supposed to be in the Bone Tempering realm? How could he possess such incredible speed? It seemed to surpass even the Visceral Tempering realm. Not only Jie Jindong, but everyone in Shang Gong Hall was astonished by Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique. While Jie Jindong missed the action, they witnessed every step Chen Fei took, from the moment he set off to catch the bird until he returned. Despite starting earlier and Chen Fei¡¯s slight delay, he still arrived at his destination before Jie Jindong. This movement technique completely overshadowed Jie Jindong¡¯s abilities. Qian Lindu glanced at Chen Fei and then at Feng Xiupu. This disciple was impressive, displaying remarkable skills in movement techniques. However, it was unfortunate that his cultivation level was still relatively low, only at the Bone Tempering realm at his age. Feng Xiupu remained expressionless. He was already aware of Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique, but upon witnessing it again today, he noticed some improvements. Chen Fei released the little bird from his hand and watched as Jie Jindong slowly retreated. ¡°Now, do you believe me?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. ¡°Did you intentionally suppress your cultivation?¡± Jie Jindong stared at Chen Fei, feeling as if he had been toyed with. How could someone in the Bone Tempering realm possess such a remarkable movement technique? With the time and effort he spent on that, why didn¡¯t he focus on improving his cultivation? Jie Jindong suspected that Chen Fei intentionally suppressed his cultivation just to deceive him. ¡°Chen Fei is indeed in the Bone Tempering realm, and he didn¡¯t suppress his cultivation,¡± Qian Lindu clarified. Jie Jindong turned to Qian Lindu in disbelief, and Qian Lindu confirmed it with a slight nod. Jie Jindong¡¯s eyes widened. What kind of monster was Chen Fei? How did he cultivate such a movement technique? Did he manipulate his cultivation time? Feng Xiupu didn¡¯t seem concerned, allowing his disciple to cultivate in this manner. Various thoughts raced through Jie Jindong¡¯s mind, but he had to face one reality. Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was incredibly fast, surpassing his own abilities. If he were to lure the evil, Chen Fei would have a far greater chance of success. The other disciples who had accompanied Jie Jindong to Shang Gong Hall were there to testify on his behalf. Yet, they, too, were bewildered and uncertain about what to say. Why did it seem like Senior Brother Jie had become the imposter? ¡°I did use the white candle yesterday to lure the ghost. I didn¡¯t lie about it!¡± Jie Jindong exclaimed. ¡°Senior Brother Jie indeed lit the white candle to attract the evil. We wouldn¡¯t dare to fabricate such claims!¡± a disciple softly added. ¡°Yes, yes. We only dared to come forward because we witnessed it ourselves. We are aware of the sect¡¯s rules.¡± ¡°Martial Zhang, did Jie Jindong mention how many evils he lured yesterday?¡± Guo Linshan, approaching the Shang Gong Hall deacon, asked respectfully. ¡°He said there were about a dozen.¡± The Shang Gong Hall deacon recalled after a moment. ¡°Martial Qian, do you know how many disciples returned safely yesterday?¡± Guo Linshan asked Qian Lindu. ¡°There should have been fifty or sixty, but I didn¡¯t count them specifically,¡± Qian Lindu replied, puzzled by the question. Guo Linshan smiled and approached Xie Jindong, cupping his hands. ¡°You claimed to have lured a dozen while Junior Brother Chen and I lured about fifty. The numbers match.¡± ¡°You lured fifty?¡± Xie Jindong was shocked. He had attracted only a dozen evil creatures, and it was already overwhelming for him. The others present furrowed their brows. If Guo Linshan¡¯s claim was true, then the credit for saving so many disciples yesterday should go to Chen Fei and his companions. After all, the difference between fifty and a dozen was substantial. ¡°Do you doubt my words?¡± Guo Linshan asked, smiling. ¡°Words are not enough. Can you provide evidence?¡± Jie Jindong raised his head slightly. Although his movement technique was inferior to Chen Fei¡¯s, it didn¡¯t explain the large number of creatures he had attracted. After all, Chen Fei was only in the Bone Tempering realm. ¡°Apologies, but I do have evidence!¡± Guo Linshan said confidently. From his sleeve, Guo Linshan pulled out a Photostone. He had taken a picture on purpose back then, thinking it would be more convincing if presented to Shang Gong Hall. And he happened to have it with him at the moment. Jie Jindong¡¯s eyes widened at the sight of the Photostone in Guo Linshan¡¯s hand. What was Guo Linshan up to? Why did he carry a Photostone with him? Photostones were expensive and could store only a limited number of images. Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t typically use them. Of course, there were some wealthy individuals who enjoyed capturing embarrassing moments and kept a few stones for personal entertainment. Everyone present stared at Guo Linshan with curiosity and confusion, which made him feel somewhat perplexed. ¡°I carry this Photostone because it contains some key techniques of the Origin Connection Technique that Master taught me,¡± Guo Linshan explained, activating the image within the stone. As everyone looked up, they saw Chen Fei holding a long sword. In the flickering light of the white candle, dozens of monsters appeared in the distance, their eerie figures overlapping and sending shivers down people¡¯s spines. Approximately fifty of these strange creatures were counted. Jie Jindong turned to Chen Fei and the others in astonishment. How did they manage to do this? The dozen or so monsters from yesterday had nearly overwhelmed him. If not for the timely intervention of Zigui, Jie Jindong might not have survived. ¡°It appears they saved your life yesterday,¡± Qian Lindu remarked, observing Jie Jindong. Since Jie Jindong¡¯s master had suffered severe injuries, he was absent from the gathering. Initially concerned when Feng Xiupu mentioned that Chen Fei and his companions had also attracted the evil, Qian Lindu now saw that both sides had made the same decision, albeit with Chen Fei and the others displaying exceptional performance. Jie Jindong lowered his head, his mind filled with conflicting thoughts. Yesterday, Jie Jindong genuinely believed he was the only one who had returned to lure the evil spirits. Given his remarkable movement technique among the many disciples on the mountain, Jie Jindong assumed the credit was rightfully his. At that time, he was genuinely afraid, but when he lit the white candle, only a dozen strange creatures pursued him. After that, there were no more. Upon returning to the sect, Jie Jindong noticed many surviving disciples and herb pickers. Naturally, he assumed it was all due to his efforts. However, Jie Jindong never expected that someone else had also lured the monsters and that there were so many of them. Not only did they attract a large number, but they also recorded it with a Photostone. It was simply unbelievable. The warden of Shang Gong Hall smiled, observing the unfolding scene. The situation had taken unexpected turns. Initially, he had suspected a disciple¡¯s audacity in claiming undeserved credit, but fortunately, it turned out to be a misunderstanding.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 92 - Chapter 92:1 Want to Challenge My Weakness Chapter 92:1 Want to Challenge My Weakness Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Jie Jindong, although not as outstanding as Chen Fei, was still exceptionally remarkable. Yesterday¡¯s situation was truly remarkable for Jie Jindong. He dared to step forward and rely on his movement technique to lure the enemies, saving the lives of other disciples and herb gatherers. Such courage and responsibility would undoubtedly be rewarded by the sect. Even if Jie Jindong hadn¡¯t acted, the outcome wouldn¡¯t have changed. But the moment Jie Jindong chose to stand up, the result became inconsequential. Of course, the real credit this time still belonged to Chen Fei and Guo Linshan. Without them, Jie Jindong would have attracted over 50 strange creatures. With Jie Jindong¡¯s movement technique, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape. He would have been devoured by the Evil, which would then continue chasing after the other disciples and herb gatherers. In the end, Jie Jindong would have died, and no one else would have escaped the dire situation. ¡°Jie Jindong, your brave actions in times of danger are commendable,¡± the Shanggong Hall deacon said in a deep voice. ¡°Thank you, Martial Uncle Zhang,¡± Jie Jindong replied, bowing his head. His previous arrogance had disappeared. A lot had happened that day, and Xie Jindong was still trying to process it all. ¡°Guo Linshan, Chen Fei!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°Both of you disregarded your own safety at a critical moment and saved many disciples and herb gatherers. According to the sect¡¯s rules, Chen Fei will be rewarded with eight thousand contribution points, and Guo Linshan with five thousand contribution points!¡± the Shanggong Hall deacon announced in a solemn tone. ¡°Thank you, Martial Uncle Zhang!¡± Chen Fei and Guo Linshan looked at each other and smiled. ¡°No need to thank me. This is the sect¡¯s rule,¡± the Shanggong Hall deacon waved his hand. ¡°Dismissed.¡± Feng Xiupu looked at his two disciples with a satisfied smile on his face. He was particularly surprised that Guo Linshan had a photographic stone with him. However, Feng Xiupu had forgotten when Guo Linshan had recorded a video of him guiding him on the essentials of the Origin Connection Technique. Two hours later, at Guo Linshan¡¯s house. ¡°Brother Guo, do you have any suggestions on how to use contribution points?¡± Chen Fei asked, taking a sip of cold tea. ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask me about the conditions to access the sect¡¯s Sutra Library? With your 8,000 contribution points, you have long surpassed the threshold. You can already use them to exchange for cultivation techniques. If you don¡¯t want a cultivation technique, as an alchemist, you can exchange them for pill formulas,¡± Guo Linshan replied with a smile. ¡°Apart from the Sutra Library, the Treasure Depository doesn¡¯t have a threshold. You can visit it freely. They have various items such as pills and weapons that you can exchange for.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. He didn¡¯t have a strong desire for cultivation techniques. The most important thing now was to reach the fourth level of the Origin Connection Technique and advance to the Marrow Tempering realm as soon as possible. However, that didn¡¯t diminish Chen Fei¡¯s interest in visiting the Sutra Library. He wanted to broaden his horizons and see what kinds of cultivation techniques were available. Moreover, if he found a good cultivation technique, he could exchange for it when needed. Previously, he couldn¡¯t even enter the Sutra Library since his contribution points hadn¡¯t reached 1,000. ¡°Oh, by the way, Senior Brother Guo, because we encountered the evil things this time. We haven¡¯t completed even half of the mission to obtain the medicinal herbs,¡± Chen Fei suddenly mentioned. ¡°Of course, we need to find a way to continue,¡± Guo Linshan replied. His smile vanished, and he spoke with a serious tone. ¡°The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect doesn¡¯t care what happens to us. They only care about the results. They¡¯ll probably send the elders to eliminate the evilness on that mountain and continue with the medicinal herb mission.¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was truly overbearing. However, he understood that the sect was an overlord, and strength dictated attitude. Even if he felt dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do. ¡°So, are we going?¡± ¡°No, let the other disciples go,¡± Guo Linshan patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Junior Brother, take this time to focus on cultivating the Origin Connection Technique and reach the Marrow Tempering realm as soon as possible. Only with a high cultivation level can you ensure your safety. Sometimes, you won¡¯t be able to escape just because you want to.¡± Guo Linshan was worried that Chen Fei would rely too heavily on his movement technique and neglect his martial arts realm. Movement techniques could help avoid most troubles, but there were situations where even they wouldn¡¯t be enough to save one¡¯s life. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior Brother. I understand,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. He had never slackened in his pursuit of advancing his cultivation realm. Two hours later, Chen Fei arrived in Immortal Cloud City and met Chi Defeng. ¡°Where have you been recently? Why do you look a little worn out?¡± Chen Fei asked, noticing the dark circles under Chi Defeng¡¯s eyes. He seemed unwell compared to when they last met. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Since you weren¡¯t around and there were no pills to sell, I wandered around Immortal Cloud City. I even went to the Drunken Red Pavilion a few times. Tsk tsk, it was quite exhausting,¡± Chi Defeng yawned and commented, rubbing his waist as if he couldn¡¯t bear it but still wanted to go again. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He realized that Chi Defeng had been spending his time indulging in the pleasures of the city. No wonder he looked drained. ¡°Take it easy,¡± Chen Fei advised. ¡°I¡¯m good,¡± Chi Defeng waved it off. ¡°You haven¡¯t told me why you¡¯re back so early. Did you encounter some trouble while gathering herbs?¡± ¡°We ran into the Divine Flame Sect and evil,¡± Chen Fei explained. ¡°I suspect the Divine Flame Sect may have orchestrated the calamity as a form of revenge.¡± ¡°The Divine Flame Sect?¡± Chi Defeng furrowed his brows, trying to recall where he had heard the name before. After a moment, it clicked in his mind. ¡°Ah, the sect that¡¯s always at odds with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. How did you offend them?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Perhaps it¡¯s because we¡¯re assisting the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect in herb gathering,¡± Chen Fei shrugged. The Divine Flame Sect was known for their unpredictable actions. It was also possible that someone else had committed some wrongdoing and framed the Divine Flame Sect for it. Regardless, the sect had gained a notorious reputation, and no one would believe their side of the story even if they explained. ¡°Are we still continuing with pill refinement tomorrow?¡± Chi Defeng asked. He found the Drunken Red Pavilion to be a great place, with delicious food, warm hospitality, and enchanting women. The only drawback was the cost. ¡°Yes, we¡¯ll continue refining the Eternal Floating Pill tomorrow. Just bring the medicinal ingredients as usual,¡± Chen Fei confirmed. Chi Defeng nodded. Refining pills on the mountain was inconvenient, so he preferred to do it from the next day onwards. He had earned quite a sum of money recently, so he could afford to relax for a bit. The two of them chatted for a while longer before Chen Fei left the courtyard and headed to a medicine shop. ¡°Sir, how may I assist you?¡± The shopkeeper approached Chen Fei with enthusiasm. ¡°Do you have any pills that can protect the body¡¯s meridians?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°Certainly, but they¡¯re quite expensive,¡± the shopkeeper replied, nodding. ¡°What¡¯s the price?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°Three hundred taels each! II As the shopkeeper spoke, he walked to a shelf and took out a bottle of pills, placing it in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly as he examined the medicinal pills on the counter. He hadn¡¯t expected them to be so expensive. ¡°Could you open it so I can smell it?¡± Chen Fei requested. ¡°Of course.¡± The shopkeeper nodded and opened the stopper of the medicine bottle. A faint medicinal fragrance wafted through the air. Chen Fei¡¯s nostrils twitched as he quickly analyzed the medicinal ingredients that composed the pill. Observing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, the shopkeeper couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°It seems you¡¯re knowledgeable in this field. The requirements for the medicinal ingredients used to refine this pill are extremely high. Not to mention the supplementary ingredients, even the main ingredient, Heavenly Star Grass, needs to be matured for over twenty years.¡± Chen Fei nodded. The medicinal fragrance did indeed contain traces of Heavenly Star Grass, and its medicinal properties were potent. He couldn¡¯t determine if it had been matured for twenty years, but it had certainly taken a considerable amount of time. ¡°Not many people buy this pill,¡± Chen Fei remarked. ¡°That¡¯s true. Most customers opt for pills that enhance their inner strength, such as the Eternal Floating Pill or the Flying Ascent Pill,¡± the shopkeeper confirmed without hiding anything. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take a look,¡± Chen Fei said, but he didn¡¯t immediately make the purchase. ¡°You can check other medicine shops as well. My price is already the lowest,¡± the shopkeeper suggested, aware of Chen Fei¡¯s deliberation. Chen Fei didn¡¯t respond immediately. He cupped his hands and left the medicine shop. He spent some time visiting several major medicine shops in Immortal Cloud City. The first shopkeeper had been truthful¡ªtheir prices were indeed the lowest. In the end, Chen Fei purchased a bottle and decided not to return to the sect immediately. Instead, he chose to stay in a courtyard in Immortal Cloud City. Night fell. ¡°Shall we go together?¡± Chi Defeng, with dark circles under his eyes, looked at Chen Fei and invited him warmly. ¡°That kind of place can be detrimental to one¡¯s spirit and willpower. It poses a significant challenge to martial arts cultivation,¡± Chen Fei replied with a serious tone. ¡°So?¡± Chi Defeng urged. ¡°So, I want to confront my weakness,¡± Chen Fei said resolutely. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go!¡± Chi Defeng laughed heartily. The two of them walked through the bustling streets of Immortal Cloud City until they reached a brightly lit restaurant. The place was filled with people coming and going, and the women at the entrance welcomed guests with a cool demeanor. Rather than greeting them with smiles, the women maintained a cold expression, observing the guests¡¯ arrival. However, this seemed to further excite the people around, who shamelessly ogled at the enchanting figures of these women, barely containing their eagerness. ¡°This is just the entrance. The challenge lies inside,¡± Chi Defeng remarked with a smile as he led Chen Fei into the Drunken Red Pavilion. ¡°Young Master, this way, please,¡± a soft voice reached their ears. The merry-making continued, and the warm breeze brought intoxicated tourists and transformed Hangzhou into Bianzhou. Four hours later, feeling refreshed, Chen Fei returned to his rented courtyard. Failing to confront his weakness, he decided to resume cultivating. He swallowed the Meridian Protecting Pill he had purchased earlier. The pill dissolved in his mouth, releasing a cool energy that spread throughout his body. Chen Fei closed his eyes and began to vigorously circulate the Origin Connection Technique. Increasing the proficiency of the Origin Connection Technique wasn¡¯t something he could achieve in a short period. However, he could improve the proficiency of the Meridian Protecting Pill. Whether or not he could successfully complete his training would be dependent on how effective this pill was.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Peace and Prosperity Chapter 93: Peace and Prosperity Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation His inner strength was circulating at a high speed within Chen Fei¡¯s body. In the past, he could feel his inner strength rubbing against his meridians. Today, it had become much lighter. Sometimes, it was even barely noticeable. Chen Fei could not help but reveal a smile at the corner of his mouth. One could only say that one got what one paid for. These three hundred tael pills were really effective. Chen Fei collected his thoughts and focused all his attention on moving the Origin Connection Technique. As his mind calmed down, the speed of his inner strength circulation increased further, causing Chen Fei¡¯s flesh to tremble slightly. In the blink of an eye, six hours had passed. The sky outside had already brightened slightly. Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. He could not help but smile. In the past, although Chen Fei was very diligent and would often stay up late to cultivate inner strength techniques, his body had its limits. Under normal circumstances, Chen Fei would have to rest and do other things after cultivating for more than two hours. It was unprecedented for him to operate the Origin Connection Technique at full power for six hours. The key was that after circulating for six hours, Chen Fei¡¯s meridians were not too uncomfortable. After resting for an hour, he would probably be able to continue cultivating. ¡°The cultivation time was almost doubled.¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. With that level of effect, Chen Fei estimated that he would be dependent on this Meridian Protecting Pill for a long time. ¡°Why don¡¯t we go back to the sect to exchange for pill formulas and refine them ourselves in the future?¡± A thought appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but he immediately denied it. The Meridian Protecting Pill was very good, and its effects were also very good, but the target group was too small. It was not that it was useless for other martial artists but that many martial artists would not spend this money. After all, things like the Eternal Floating Pill were more useful. Three hundred taels for one pill was enough to buy three Flying Ascent Pills. If Chen Fei went to learn to save money on the Meridian Protecting Pill, he would probably have no chance to sell it in the future. Moreover, the medicinal ingredients used for the Meridian Protecting Pill were not cheap, so the profit would probably be less. Now that he was taking a Meridian Protecting Pill every day, the burden on Chen Fei was actually not great. After all, he could earn more than a thousand taels every day. It was just that the speed of saving money had slowed down. If he wanted to save 50,000 taels, he would probably have to delay it a little. An hour later, Chi Defeng returned with a large bag of medicinal herbs in his hands. Chen Fei noticed that Chi Defeng¡¯s eyes seemed to be darker than yesterday. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you consider abstinence?¡± Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng with amusement. Chen Fei had to admit that the Drunken Red Pavilion was indeed very good. It allowed Chen Fei, who was an ordinary person in his previous life, to enjoy it for once. It was quite addictive. However, no matter how addicted he was, he wasn¡¯t like Chi Defeng, who went there every day. Now, he felt like he was about to collapse. ¡°I know. I¡¯ve spent a lot of money recently. I¡¯ll save up for a while before going.¡± Chi Defeng revealed his yellowish teeth and smiled. Chen Fei grinned. Just as he was about to speak, he heard the sound of children playing in the courtyard next door. Chi Defeng saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression and smiled, ¡°A few days ago, a family moved in next door. There were quite a few people, and they even specially visited the neighbors and gave them something.¡± ¡°Where did they come from?¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t pay attention yesterday. Now that he heard the sound next door, he could imagine the happy and harmonious scene. He couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°They didn¡¯t give me any details. They also fled here from other places.¡± Chi Defeng shook his head and said, ¡°I heard that when they came here, they also encountered something evil. That merchant group lost quite a number of people before they managed to get through the crisis.¡± Hearing the word ¡®evil,¡¯ Chen Fei¡¯s brows could not help but furrow. He immediately thought of the few evil things he had encountered back then, especially the one he had just experienced two days ago. ¡°Maybe he was scared. The people next door don¡¯t look very good, especially their family head. He looks to be in an especially bad shape. He¡¯s probably really scared,¡± Chi Defeng said in a low voice. Chen Fei nodded and raised his head to look at Chi Defeng, asking, ¡°Have there always been so many evil things in the past?¡± ¡°How could there be as many as now? There are so many evil things that even small merchant groups can¡¯t leave the city, let alone ordinary people.¡± Chi Defeng sat on a chair and poured a cup of tea for each of them. He continued, ¡°Just like Pingyin County in the past, there were no monsters on the mountain. In the end, the entire city was swallowed by the monsters. At the end of the day, it was still because the outside world was in turmoil. The more it was like this, the more strange it was.¡± ¡°Is there any connection between this?¡± Chen Fei frowned.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, but I¡¯ve read about it in the books I¡¯ve read before. When people are in dire straits, the frequency of evil occurrences will greatly increase. If it were peaceful and prosperous, nothing would have happened,¡± He looked at Chen Fei and whispered. Chi Defeng raised his head and finished the tea in his cup. Chen Fei nodded and did not ask any more questions. He went out to eat breakfast with Chi Defeng before returning to the courtyard to begin refining the Eternal Floating Pill. In the next few days, Chen Fei planned to stay in the Immortal Cloud City and return to the sect after completing the third stage of the Origin Connection Technique. The morning passed very quickly. Chen Fei handed the refined medicinal pill to Chi Defeng. ¡°By the way, didn¡¯t you ask me to pay attention to the Alliance some time ago and see if there are any missions suitable for you?¡±Chi Defeng received the medicinal pill and said suddenly. ¡°There¡¯s a suitable one?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. Because Chi Defeng often went to the Alchemist Alliance to buy medicine bottles, Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng to pay attention to it. This was because the Alchemist Alliance actually still had a mission requirement for the alchemists under them every year. If you still want to stay in the Alliance, you will be given a share of missions every year. If they didn¡¯t complete a single mission for two consecutive years, they would be expelled from the Alliance. Of course, there were exceptions in some special circumstances. Chen Fei thought that if there were suitable missions, he would complete some. Other than solving the problem with the mission quota, he could also accumulate some contribution points. When needed, they could also exchange for pill formulas. In the Primordial Sword Sect, one could naturally exchange for pill formulas. However, the Primordial Sword Sect was not a pill dao sect after all. There were many pill formulas, especially the unique pill formulas of the Alliance, which they probably did not have. ¡°There¡¯s a mission to concoct a Beauty Pill. The requirements are quite high, and a Tier 8 alchemist will be given priority.¡± Chi Defeng recalled for a moment. ¡°Beauty pill?¡± Chen Fei was a little surprised. This kind of medicinal pill did not have any difficulty in refining. If one had to calculate the standard, it was probably only a little stronger than the Vitality Pill. ¡°Yes, the reward for the Beauty Pill is quite high. You can go and take a look when you have time.¡± ¡°, Good!¡± Chen Fei nodded. When Chi Defeng left the house, Chen Fei heard laughter coming from next door. He smiled and walked out of the courtyard. He first went to the medicine shop to buy a few Meridian Protecting Pills, then Chen Fei went to the Alchemist Alliance. ¡°Young Master, you haven¡¯t been here for a long time,¡± Qin Jinglan looked at Chen Fei and said with some surprise. There was a trace of resentment in her eyes. ¡°I¡¯ve been a little busy recently.¡± Chen Fei grinned, feeling that this woman had not given up on him. ¡°Young Master, do you need anything?¡± Qin Jinglan bowed slightly. ¡°I want to understand a mission.¡± As the two of them talked, they came to the counter. Chen Fei pointed at the mission on the board in front of him and said, ¡°Are there any special requirements for this Beauty Pill mission? Otherwise, most alchemists should be able to handle refining a Beauty Pill.¡± ¡°Young Master has good eyes. It is indeed not difficult to refine an ordinary Beauty Pill, but this time, we are refining a 50-year-old medicinal herb, and because of that, we are more cautious.¡± ¡°Fifty years?¡± Chen Fei raised his eyebrows. He had not expected this. Because the ingredients used in the usual Beauty Pill were very ordinary, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the environment in which it grew was all over the mountains and plains. At the same time, because it was easy to refine, the price was also relatively cheap. However, if the age of the herbs increased to fifty years, the effect of the Beauty Pill would definitely soar. In the end, the medicinal properties of the medicinal herbs were very important to the medicinal effects of the medicinal pills. For example, the Flying Ascent Pill had extremely good cultivation effects after a martial artist consumed it. This was because the medicinal herbs needed to be used in it had a minimum age requirement. The Meridian Protecting Pill was the same. It was rare to hear that a 50-year-old herb would be used to refine a Beauty Pill, but sometimes, as long as there was enough money, many things could become special cases. ¡°Then I¡¯ll accept this mission.¡± Fifty years old herbs were more precious, and the refining method was indeed more precise. However, Chen Fei had already cultivated the recipe of the Beauty Pill to Great Completion. Even if you brought over a hundred-year-old medicinal herb, Chen Fei could still refine it perfectly. ¡°Young Master, there are quite a number of pill refiners who have accepted this mission. When the time comes, they will probably ask for a competition.¡± Qin Jinglan reminded him. Chen Fei nodded. This mission gave him 500 contribution points, which was quite generous. The content of the mission was not difficult, and it was reasonable to accept many people. Under Qin Jinglan¡¯s reluctant gaze, Chen Fei left the Alliance and returned to the courtyard he rented. The laughter of the children from next door had disappeared and turned into the sound of reading. Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind and returned to his room. The task for the Beauty Pill was in three days. In these few days, Chen Fei¡¯s focus was still on the Origin Connection Technique. After spending some time outside, Chen Fei sat down cross-legged and swallowed a Meridian Protecting Pill before starting to cultivate the Origin Connection Technique. Three days passed in the blink of an eye. During these three days, Chen Fei refined pills in the morning. In the afternoon and evening, other than his daily cultivation, he spent the rest of his time grinding for proficiency in the third stage of the Origin Connection Technique. ¡°Cultivation Method: Origin Connection Technique Stage Three (2589/6000)¡± The proficiency of the third level of the Origin Connection Technique was almost average. Chen Fei would be able to cultivate the technique to perfection in another four or five days. At that time, he could go to Feng Xiupu and learn the fourth level of the Origin Connection Technique. Furthermore, he had completed the third stage of the Origin Connection Technique, which would awaken the first characteristic, Tremendous Strength. At that time, Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength would increase by another step. It was this kind of continuous hard work and seeing the results that allowed Chen Fei to keep forging ahead. With the continuous improvement of the Origin Connection Technique, Chen Fei also gradually felt the acceleration of the cultivation technique in the growth of inner strength. The acceleration was not obvious yet, but it was real. Chen Fei was looking forward more and more to how he would speed up his cultivation from the Bone Tempering realm to the Marrow Tempering realm after reaching the peak of the fourth level of the Origin Connection Technique.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Creepy Chapter 94: Creepy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°When the Alliance issued the mission, you should already know that we will conduct an assessment. Only those who pass the assessment can truly accept this mission.¡± In the Zhao family residence in Immortal Cloud City, the Zhao family¡¯s butler looked at the dozen or so alchemists below with a smile on his face. ¡°Let¡¯s begin the assessment. If we don¡¯t make the cut, at least we can go back earlier,¡± An old alchemist said in a low voice, and the others echoed. Most alchemists accepted this mission because the mission was simple, the reward was generous, and it wasn¡¯t troublesome. In terms of mentality, he naturally wanted to end the battle quickly. ¡°Everyone, please come over here.¡± The Zhao family¡¯s butler didn¡¯t dare to neglect the pill refiners and invited them all to a courtyard. There were already more than ten pill furnaces neatly placed here, and medicinal herbs were also available. ¡°The assessment is very simple. It is to refine the Beauty Pill. In the end, whoever has the best appearance and medicinal effect of the Beauty Pill will get this mission,¡± the butler said in a deep voice. None of the alchemists present had any objections. Refining a cauldron of Beauty Pills was not troublesome at all. Moreover, everything was already prepared here, so it was even simpler. Chen Fei found a spot in the crowd and lit a fire to set up the furnace. Then, he checked the medicinal herbs beside him. He did not find any problems and threw them all into the pill furnace. The pill refiners present were also quite casual in their refining techniques. Although they were not as rough as Chen Fei, they were not far from him. In just a moment, the courtyard was filled with the fragrance of medicine. In less than 15 minutes, Chen Fei opened the lid of the furnace and took out the Beauty Pill. The servant of the Zhao family quickly went forward and carefully took the pill away, sending it to another courtyard. One by one, the pill refiners refined the beauty pills and sent them to another place. Everyone waited patiently for the result. A moment later, the butler appeared in the courtyard. ¡°Thank you, everyone. This mission will be given to Alchemist Chen.¡± The Zhao family¡¯s butler looked apologetic to the other alchemists. He clapped his hands, and the Zhao family servants gave each alchemist a gift box. The items in the gift box weren¡¯t expensive, but some of the alchemists looked much better. A moment later, Chen Fei followed the butler to another courtyard, and the sounds of orioles and coquettishness could be heard from inside. ¡°Martial sister, you haven¡¯t been here for a while. If it weren¡¯t for the Beauty Pill today, would you still not have come to look for me?¡± Zhao Peixiu said unhappily. ¡°I came because I missed you. What does it have to do with the Beauty Pill? If you keep saying that, then I¡¯ll leave.¡± ¡°Alright, alright. Just take it that I said something wrong. Don¡¯t leave. I still have a lot to say to you.¡± Zhao Peixiu hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay. Just as she was about to continue speaking, she saw the butler walk in with a stranger. ¡°Miss, Alchemist Chen is here.¡± The butler stepped forward and smiled obsequiously. ¡°Then let¡¯s begin. I want to eat the pill as soon as it comes out of the furnace.¡± Zhao Peixiu glanced at Chen Fei and urged the butler. Chen Fei glanced at Zhao Peixiu and her friend. They were dignified and beautiful. Even as they were sitting, one could tell that their figures were excellent. Chen Fei only glanced at them for a moment before he lowered his head and stopped looking. However, Chen Fei¡¯s nose unconsciously sniffed, and an extremely faint smell of medicine drifted into his nose. After becoming an alchemist, Chen Fei had became much more sensitive to all kinds of smells. It came with the job. The smell he smelled at this moment was an extremely high-grade injury medicine. Chen Fei did not think too much about it. It had nothing to do with him if someone was injured and used injury medicine. ¡°This is the 50-year-old medicinal herb? It¡¯s quite rare.¡± ¡°Yes, I got it by chance. My father wanted to use it to refine other pills. I begged him for a long time before he agreed to let me use it to refine the Beauty Pill,¡± Zhao Peixiu said proudly. ¡°This sounds like I¡¯m taking advantage of you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to be polite with me. As long as you come to find me often, I¡¯ll be extremely happy.¡± Zhao Peixiu smiled. Chen Fei listened to the conversation between the two ladies and closed his eyes to rest. When all the ingredients were placed in front of him, Chen Fei opened his eyes and started to refine the pill. Zhao Peixiu looked curiously at Chen Fei refining the pill, but she immediately turned her head away in boredom. Refining the pill was completely different from what she had imagined. It was very boring. Chen Fei looked at the pill furnace and felt the changes in the medicinal properties of the herbs in the furnace. He adjusted it from time to time. Compared to the ordinary Beauty Pill, the medicinal properties of the medicinal ingredients changed drastically after fifty years. If one was not careful, the refinement might really fail. Fortunately, Chen Fei was too familiar with the Beauty Pill. Even if the medicinal properties changed drastically, it was still under Chen Fei¡¯s control. The medicinal fragrance began to pervade the courtyard. After 25 minutes, as Chen Fei slapped off the lid of the furnace, the expensive Beauty Pill was officially refined. II Done? Senior Sister, come over and take a look.¡± When Zhao Peixiu saw Chen Fei take out the elixir, she couldn¡¯t wait to drag her friend along to Chen Fei. The medicinal fragrance was originally permeating the air, but suddenly, two wisps of women¡¯s faint body fragrance barged into the air. Chen Fei took a deep breath subconsciously. His brows twitched slightly. Why did it feel a little familiar? ¡°Miss, the pill has just been out of the furnace. It is best to wait for a moment before taking it.¡± When the butler saw that Zhao Peixiu wanted to take it immediately, he quickly went forward to dissuade her. Otherwise, Zhao Peixiu would probably be scalded later. Then, his position as a butler would probably end. ¡°Got it.¡± Zhao Peixiu looked at the three Beauty Pills on the plate, her face full of smiles. She could give the remaining one to her mother later. ¡°Alchemist Chen, please follow me.¡± When the butler saw the smile on Zhao Peixiu¡¯s face, he understood that she was extremely satisfied. He cupped his hands slightly at Chen Fei and led Chen Fei out of the courtyard. After all, it was Miss Zhao¡¯s courtyard. It was better for outsiders to stay away. ¡°Sister, why are you looking at the pill refiner?¡± Zhao Peixiu asked curiously. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s just that his refining level is very high. If you need anything in the future, you can look for him.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not bad. I thought that at most two would be produced. I didn¡¯t expect there to be one more.¡±Zhao Peixiu chuckled. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands at the entrance with the butler¡¯s gift of thanks. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Alchemist Chen this time. I¡¯ll send someone to the Alliance to complete this mission,¡± the butler said with a smile. ¡°Thank you so much!¡± ¡°I should be the one thanking you.¡± Chen Fei left the Zhao family mansion and returned to the rented courtyard. Along the way, Chen Fei¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed. He kept feeling that the woman he saw in the Zhao Family Estate just now was familiar, but he just could not remember where he had met her. ¡°You¡¯re back. Did the mission go smoothly?¡± Chi Defeng saw Chen Fei¡¯s frown and couldn¡¯t help but ask out of concern. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s done.¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°Then why do you look so troubled?¡± Chi Defeng asked curiously. The mission had already been completed, so why was he still like this? ¡°Just now, I saw a person in the Zhao Family Estate. I felt that she was familiar, but I¡¯ve never seen that face before.¡± This was what puzzled Chen Fei the most. If he had met her once, he would not have forgotten her, especially when it was a familiar scent. Chen Fei had nothing to hide from Chi Defeng, so he told him all his doubts. ¡°You¡¯re familiar with the smell. Isn¡¯t your impression a little too deep?¡± Chi Defeng couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Yeah, it left a deep impression.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s words suddenly stopped as if a bolt of lightning had flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei finally remembered where he had smelled that scent before. Wasn¡¯t it the demoness he met on the mountain that night? Because the two parties were very close and the situation was tense, Chen Fei had a very deep impression of Shi Xueqin¡¯s taste. He couldn¡¯t recall it earlier because Shi Xueqin¡¯s appearance had changed. She was completely different from the one he saw that night. At the same time, Chen Fei knew why he was brooding over the person just now. It was because of the smell of the medicine. Subconsciously, Chen Fei connected these things together. It was just that he was stuck for a moment and did not react immediately. However, what puzzled Chen Fei was that when he saw Shi Xueqin that night, Chen Fei was very sure that what he saw was Shi Xueqin¡¯s true appearance. As long as Shi Xueqin had disguised herself, Chen Fei would be able to tell. Chen Fei still had this bit of confidence. However, when he saw Shi Xueqin again today, not only did her appearance change, but Chen Fei also did not see any traces of disguise. ¡°Is there any other way to change appearances besides Disguise Technique?¡± Chen Fei raised his head and looked at Chi Defeng. In terms of Jianghu experience, Chi Defeng was indeed much more experienced than Chen Fei. ¡°Yes, and there are many ways.¡± Chi Defeng nodded. ¡°Who can¡¯t see any traces of disguise?¡±Chen Fei asked. ¡°So you can¡¯t even see the traces of disguise?¡± Chi Defeng frowned slightly. He knew how superb Chen Fei¡¯s disguise was. If Chen Fei couldn¡¯t see through it, then there were very few ways to change one¡¯s appearance. There were very few that could be used. ¡°Yes, I can¡¯t even tell.¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°There¡¯s one thing that fits what you said.¡± ¡°Human skin mask!¡± Chi Defeng muttered to himself for a moment. The refining method was unknown, and the method of wearing it was almost top-secret. However, as long as it was used properly, it would completely change its appearance.¡± II Human skin mask? II Chen Fei thought of Shi Xueqin¡¯s flawless appearance. He reckoned that only this kind of thing could do it. If it wasn¡¯t for the smell of the Golden Wound Medicine and the faint body fragrance, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have noticed the problem. No wonder the Divine Flame Sect had been unable to eliminate them all. This enemy was completely hidden among the masses. Even the old aristocratic families in Immortal Cloud City would have a hard time uncovering them. Chen Fei thought about his performance in the Zhao family and felt that there was nothing wrong with it. The main reason was that when he faced Shi Xueqin, he had used a fake appearance and a different figure. The possibility of being discovered was extremely low. It was best to inform the sect about this matter immediately. However, since she had just returned from the Zhao family, it might be a little dangerous for him to rush back to the sect. To be cautious, she could wait for a day before returning to the sect. Although he couldn¡¯t go back physically, he could send the news first. Chen Fei wrote the message and released the carrier pigeon. ¡°By the way, I haven¡¯t heard the children playing next door for the past two days. Did they move?¡± Suppressing the restlessness in his heart, Chen Fei asked casually. ¡°A child? When has there been a child in the neighboring courtyard?¡± Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei with a puzzled expression.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Chapter 95: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A chill ran directly from the soles of his feet to Chen Fei¡¯s head. This was the Immortal Cloud City. If even this place had an evil presence, then where else could he go and hide in the sect? Chen Fei suddenly grabbed Chi Defeng¡¯s hand and dashed out of the courtyard in a flash. He couldn¡¯t stay here any longer. No matter what the reason was, Chi Defeng¡¯s reaction was not right. It was as if he had been bewitched by a ghost. Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei¡¯s actions in surprise, but he did not resist. He believed that Chen Fei would not hurt him. Chen Fei brought Chi Defeng over the courtyard wall and arrived at the alley. From afar, there were faint sounds of peddlers and people talking. Everything seemed to be the same as before. Chen Fei frowned. The surrounding scene did not seem to be strange. At first, Chen Fei thought that he still needed to use other methods to leave the courtyard. Now, he came out very easily. However, it was not safe to stay here. Chen Fei pulled Chi Defeng and directly went to the main street. People came and went here, which diluted the nervousness in Chen Fei¡¯s heart. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Seeing that Chen Fei didn¡¯t make any other movements and only frowned, Chi Defeng couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Do you understand the situation in the courtyard next door?¡±Chen Fei looked at the dark circles under Chi Defeng¡¯s eyes. Could this be caused by something evil? ¡°I know a little. Didn¡¯t I tell you a few days ago?¡± Chi Defeng felt a little creeped out by Chen Fei. ¡°Isn¡¯t there a big family next door? How can there be no children?¡±Chen Fei whispered. ¡°I don¡¯t know. It wasn¡¯t good to ask others such a question at that time.¡± Chi Defeng shook his head. How could he ask about the family situation of someone who was not related to him? Those who did not know would think that he was plotting something. ¡°Yes! II Chen Fei nodded slightly. Suddenly, he felt a little strange. As the Clear Heart Formula circulated at high speed, a trace of unreality floated in Chen Fei¡¯s heart. Chen Fei looked at the people around him. Each person was abnormally lively, and he could not see the slightest problem. However, Chen Fei had heard their conversations before. In Chen Fei¡¯s memories, these people¡¯s actions and conversations had already happened before. It was when Chen Fei came out of the Zhao family manor just now. ¡°No, this place is fake!¡± Chen Fei turned his head to look at Chi Defeng. He circulated the Clear Heart Formula to the extreme, and everything around him slowed down. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes quickly took in the surrounding scene. Whether it was Chi Defeng, the people around him, or even the surrounding scene, an unreal scene appeared. II Break! II Chen Fei shouted, and his right hand formed a sword finger, suddenly stabbing forward. ¡°Ka! Bang!¡± The scene in front of him cracked and then shattered. The person who appeared in front of Chen Fei was still Chi Defeng. Chen Fei¡¯s sword finger stopped when it was still a foot away from Chi Defeng. Chi Defeng was shocked by Chen Fei¡¯s actions. He couldn¡¯t help but lean back and look at Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked around. In the rented courtyard, the unreal feeling around him had disappeared. ¡°Wow. It hurts.¡± The child¡¯s crying could be heard. Although it was suppressed, Chen Fei heard it immediately. In a flash, Chen Fei jumped over the courtyard wall and landed in the courtyard next door. He saw a little girl who was holding her head in pain. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes and stepped back with his right foot. He appeared in front of the little girl and grabbed her neck. ¡°Misunderstanding, young friend, this is a misunderstanding!¡± A cold palm appeared in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. This was not a palm that a living person should have. This was the hand of a dead person or even a ghost. A dagger appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand and slashed at the strange hand that had suddenly appeared. ¡°Little friend, let¡¯s talk things out. We really have no ill intentions!¡± Suddenly, more than ten palms of the same kind appeared in front of Chen Fei. These palms that contained a cold aura grabbed at Chen Fei¡¯s body. Before his palm touched Chen Fei¡¯s skin, he felt a stinging pain. Chen Fei frowned. If he insisted on making a move or even used Sword Five, he would definitely be able to break through the obstruction of these palms and injure or even kill this little girl. However, Chen Fei would probably be injured later. These cunning hands were not easy to deal with. Not only did they have a strange coldness, but they also carried other toxins. Chen Fei could already smell a trace of fishy sweetness. ¡°Bang!¡± Starry Night Sword unfurled, and the dagger collided with the cunning hand. Chen Fei used the force to fly backward and came to the courtyard wall. He looked down at the little girl and the old man who suddenly appeared. ¡°Grandpa, my head hurts. He¡¯s so bad. Grandpa hit him.¡± Si Yinan covered her head with her hands. Tears hung on her cheeks. She looked like she was just over ten years old. At this moment, she was looking at Si Yuanhai with tears in her eyes. ¡°How many times have I told you not to use your power to affect others? This is not a joke.¡± Si Yuanhai looked at Si Yinan¡¯s appearance. Although his heart ached, he still reprimanded her sternly. ¡°I was just joking.¡± Si Yinan said unwillingly, ¡°And he was so fierce just now. It seemed like he was going to hit me!¡± As Si Yinan spoke, she pointed at Chen Fei with her little finger, her eyes filled with accusation. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chi Defeng jumped onto the wall and looked at Chen Fei with some doubt. Just now, Chi Defeng wasn¡¯t able to react in time. When he came up again, he saw such a scene. ¡°Little friend, I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯ve doted on her too much and almost caused a disaster. I hope you can forgive me.¡± Si Yuanhai looked at Chen Fei and bowed slightly. Si Yinan looked at her grandfather and pouted. She knew that his grandfather was serious and didn¡¯t dare to say anything else. After glancing at Chen Fei, Si Yinan hid behind Si Yuanhai. ¡°What happened just now?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression was solemn. He had actually been silently dragged into an illusion. This was something that Chen Fei had never expected. One had to know that even when facing Shi Xueqin previously, Chen Fei¡¯s Clear Heart Formula could resist the temptation of the other party and maintain his consciousness. In the end, he didn¡¯t notice anything at all just now. It could not be said that he did not notice at all. The Clear Heart Formula should have already alerted him. Otherwise, Chen Fei would not have subconsciously asked Chi Defeng that question. Chen Fei had probably subconsciously noticed the danger, which was why he had made the follow-up actions and finally broke the illusion. However, too much time had elapsed in between. Sometimes, a battle was just a matter of a second. Just now, in reality, perhaps Chen Fei was only stunned for a moment, but that moment of shock was enough for others to kill Chen Fei. ¡°Little friend, can you come down? Allow me to explain to you that we have no ill intentions.¡± Si Yuanhai could not help but laugh bitterly when he saw Chen Fei¡¯s guarded appearance. What was this? He had only gone in to do something else. He did not expect his granddaughter to drag someone else into the illusion. However, Si Yuanhai was very surprised that Chen Fei could break through the illusion and almost capture his granddaughter. This was because he sensed that Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts realm was only in the Bone Tempering realm. Logically speaking, with this cultivation level, no matter what, he should not be able to detect the illusion that Si Yinan had set up. It could only be said that the Immortal Cloud City was really full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. They seemed like they were just ordinary neighbors, but apparently, high-level cultivators were hidden everywhere. If Chen Fei knew what Si Yuanhai was thinking, he would probably roll his eyes. There were indeed crouching tigers and hidden dragons. But Chen Fei would probably feel it should be him thinking of that instead in not expecting that his neighbor was actually an expert. ¡°Put it this way. I¡¯m listening.¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment and decided to maintain a safe distance. Although the other party did not seem to have any malicious intentions, Chen Fei did not want to put his safety in the hands of others. Especially since the other party had the ability to instantly drag people into an illusion, Chen Fei had to be on guard. Si Yuanhai smiled bitterly and shook his head. He pulled Si Yinan out from behind and said with a stern expression, ¡°Apologize first. You dragged someone into an illusion for no reason. Even if someone kills you, it¡¯s only natural. I¡¯ve told you many times not to play around like this. If Grandpa had come a little later, you would have died long ago, understand?¡± ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry!¡± Si Yinan looked at Si Yuanhai¡¯s unprecedented sternness, and tears fell one by one. Chen Fei looked at Si Yinan¡¯s tears, which actually condensed into ice balls as they fell to the ground. His eyes couldn¡¯t help but widen slightly. Chi Defeng was the same. Although he had seen the world, this was the first time he had seen such a thing. ¡°Don¡¯t apologize to me. You have to apologize to someone else!¡± Si Yuanhai¡¯s heart ached, but he knew that he had to make Si Yinan remember this. The Immortal Cloud City was not like the small city they used to live in. It could be slightly more presumptuous. There were many experts in the Immortal Cloud City. It was simply suicide to provoke others. Si Yuanhai didn¡¯t want his granddaughter to lose her life just because she was playing around. That would be the most unjust thing. ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Si Yinan looked at Chen Fei and bowed to apologize. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that Chen Fei was bullying others when they saw this scene. After all, how could a ten-year-old child apologize to an adult? ¡°My friend, we truly have no ill intentions.¡± After Si Yinan apologized, Chen Fei¡¯s expression eased a little. Si Yuanhai looked at Chen Fei and said, ¡°Yi Nan was born with a different body and can do things that ordinary people can¡¯t. She was young and ignorant and often used this to make fun of others. However, she really did not have any ill intentions. I hope that you can forgive her.¡± As Si Yuanhai spoke, he took out something from his sleeve. Then, a pale, cunning hand appeared and slowly moved the thing in front of Chen Fei. Chi Defeng stared at this bizarre hand, his eyes almost popping out. What kind of technique was this? And why did this palm look so unlike a living person? ¡°This is Thousand Snow Bamboo. It can resist illusions to a certain extent when worn. I hope that you¡¯ll accept it,¡± Si Yuanhai whispered. Chen Fei looked at the Thousand Snow Bamboo in the box and hesitated for a moment. He picked up the box with his dagger and cupped his hands at Si Yuanhai before returning to his courtyard. When Chi Defeng saw this, he also hurriedly jumped back into his courtyard. ¡°Grandpa, he¡¯s so timid. He doesn¡¯t even dare to come down and talk to us.¡± Si Yinan tugged at the corner of Si Yuanhai¡¯s shirt and whispered. ¡°This is called being cautious. In this world, only cautious people can live longer.¡± Thinking of his Thousand Snow Bamboo, Si Yuanhai suddenly felt his heartache. He couldn¡¯t help but smack Si Yinan¡¯s butt hard. ¡°Ow!¡± Si Yinan didn¡¯t expect his grandfather to hit her. She started crying even louder than before.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Carrying a Blade at Night Chapter 96: Carrying a Blade at Night Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei listened to the sounds coming from the neighboring courtyard. He used his dagger to pick up Thousand Snow Bamboo and turned to look at Chi Defeng. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of it, but I¡¯ve never seen it before.¡± Chi Defeng looked at the Thousand Snow Bamboo in the box and frowned. ¡°If it really is the Thousand Snow Bamboo, then its effects are indeed as he said. Moreover, this Thousand Snow Bamboo was extremely precious. Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to set eyes on it.¡± Chen Fei nodded and wrapped the entire box with a piece of deerskin. Chen Fei decided to ask Feng Xiupu if there were any problems with it after he returned to the sect. At the same time, Chen Fei told Chi Defeng what had happened earlier. ¡°This doesn¡¯t seem like martial arts. Do you know what it is?¡±Chen Fei asked in a low voice. Whether it was Si Yinan¡¯s illusion or Si Yuanhai¡¯s dozen or so bizarre hands, each of them was very different from the martial arts methods he usually saw. This made Chen Fei very curious. Chi Defeng frowned and kept recalling the contents he had read in the book. Then, his eyes lit up slightly. ¡°There was a type of person recorded in an ancient book. They were not born to cultivate martial arts, nor were they able to cultivate martial arts. Instead, they capture the evil beings and seal it into their bodies. The technique¡¯s called Resisting Evil.¡± ¡°Resisting Evil?¡± Chen Fei was a little shocked. The evil beings and humans were two opposite sides. As long as they touched, one side would die. Now, there was actually someone who could capture the evilness and seal it into his body. This somewhat subverted Chen Fei¡¯s understanding. ¡°Yes, Resisting Evil. However, there were many restrictions to this method. Other than the requirements of their natural physique, their lifespan was generally not long.¡± Chi Defeng thought for a moment and said. ¡°Because of the evil?¡± ¡°Yes! II Chi Defeng nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s because they have sealed the evil within their bodies. When they are facing enemies, they will release it. Every time they use it, it places a huge burden on their bodies. Moreover, they did not cultivate martial arts and were actually just ordinary people. How could they withstand such burden?¡± Chi Defeng hesitated for a moment before continuing, ¡°I heard that in the end, those monsters will directly break through their bodies and eat their hosts.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. This really seemed like a road of no return. However, Chen Fei thought of Si Yinan and Si Yuanhai¡¯s condition. They didn¡¯t look exhausted at all, especially Si Yuanhai¡¯s age. He looked very old, but he didn¡¯t look like he was going to collapse. Chi Defeng also thought of the scene he had just seen and couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°What I know is all from books. Either the person who wrote the book only knows a little about it, or his ability to control ghosts has developed even better over the years.¡± Chen Fei nodded and did not dwell on this issue. Chen Fei was thinking more about how to deal with such an enemy in the future. The other party summoned the evil to fight the enemy. In fact, it wasn¡¯t a big deal. For example, Chen Fei still had other ways to deal with the technique that Si Yuanhai had just used. However, the method of silently dragging someone else into the illusion was still unsolvable. Chen Fei had relied on the Clear Heart Formula in the past. Although it helped Chen Fei break out of the illusion in the end, it was too slow. And it was obvious that Si Yinan¡¯s methods were limited, so Chen Fei saw through her flaws. But what if it was a more powerful practitioner? Would Chen Fei be able to break it so quickly? ¡°This Clear Heart Formula is also about to be upgraded. I might be able to gain something when I return to the sect¡¯s Sutra Library,¡± Chen Fei thought. As night fell, the courtyard returned to silence. Chen Fei sat cross-legged in his room, continuously circulating the Origin Connection Technique. However, unlike before, when he was fully immersed in cultivation, Chen Fei was still slightly vigilant when he knew that there was a family of Resisting Evil practitioners living next door, even if they did not show any ill intentions. ¡°Last time, Chi Defeng said that he encountered evil things on the way to the Immortal Cloud City. It was just that he did not know if these methods would be effective when faced with a truly evil situation.¡± Chen Fei muttered in his heart. Thoughts spun in his mind, but it did not affect his cultivation of the cultivation technique. Suddenly, Chen Fei stopped his cultivation and opened his eyes to look outside the house. Just now, Chen Fei felt an aura flash past outside the house. It was very fast, and the aura was extremely faint. It would make people subconsciously think that it was an illusion. Chen Fei frowned slightly. He held the long sword in his hand, opened the door, and looked outside the courtyard. The moon was bright, and the stars were sparse. Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard was located in a relatively remote location in the Immortal Cloud City. The streets outside had already quietened down. Therefore, other than the chirping of insects, the entire world seemed extremely quiet. Chen Fei walked out of the house and looked around. There was nothing unusual except for the gentle breeze of the summer night, making people sleepy. ¡°Boom! II Chen Fei staggered and fell to the ground, letting out a sound of deep sleep. After a moment, two figures appeared in the courtyard and looked at Chen Fei, who was unconscious on the ground. ¡°Senior sister, he seems to be just an ordinary pill-concocting master.¡± Bi Lan shot a glance at Chen Fei and used a bit of Soul Severing Incense. This junior alchemy master, who was only at the Bone Tempering realm was immediately hit. However, the Soul Severing Incense had a miraculous effect even on those in the Visceral Tempering realm, so it wasn¡¯t strange for it to be like this. Shi Xueqin didn¡¯t say anything, but her gaze was fixed on Chen Fei¡¯s side profile. Today, at the Zhao Family Estate, Shi Xueqin felt a sense of familiarity with Chen Fei. Later on, she got someone to investigate and found out that Chen Fei was from the Primordial Sword Sect. When she thought of the Primordial Sword Sect, Shi Xueqin thought of the person she met that night. He was also in the Bone Tempering realm, but he had almost killed her. That was the closest Shi Xueqin had ever been to death. She had clearly treated the other party as her prey, but in the end, she had almost been killed by her prey. Shi Xueqin had a deep impression of this matter. After so many days, the wound on her chest had not recovered. Every time she bathed and changed her dressing, Shi Xueqin could not help but grit her teeth. ¡°Is he his real appearance, or is he in disguise?¡± Shi Xueqin turned to look at Bi Lan. She did not know the Disguise Technique and had always used a human skin mask, so she could not tell if the others had disguised themselves or not. Bi Lan, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. Her disguising skills were superb, to the point where she could pass off the real as the fake. It was clear at a glance whether others were using disguising skills or not. ¡°True appearance.¡± Bi Lan took a glance and said with a smile. Shi Xueqin recalled the face from that night. It was completely different from the one in front of her, and there were no similarities in the body shape. However, Shi Xueqin wasn¡¯t sure if the face she saw was real. ¡°Senior sister, what should we do with him now? Do we need to kidnap him and interrogate him?¡± Bi Lan asked. ¡°There¡¯s no need to ask. Just kill him.¡± Shi Xueqin shook her head and said coldly. Although she wasn¡¯t sure if it was that person, since he was from the Primordial Sword Sect and was in the Bone Tempering realm, with so many coincidences, she should just kill him. As for whether or not she had killed the wrong person, Shi Xueqin did not care about such things. ¡°, Good! II Bi Lan¡¯s face revealed a bloodthirsty smile. She flashed in front of Chen Fei and grabbed his neck. When Bi Lan killed someone, she liked that the person¡¯s neck was broken. She liked to hear the sound of bones cracking. Very charming! ¡°How can you kill people!¡± A crisp voice rang out. Si Yinan had appeared on the courtyard wall at some point. He looked down and said loudly. Chen Fei, who was lying on the ground and pretending to be unconscious, almost vomited blood because of the clash of forces. Just now, he had thought that when Bi Lan got close, he would use this sword. He didn¡¯t expect Si Yinan to actually appear. ¡°Where did this little girl come from? She¡¯s so cute.¡± Bi Lan¡¯s hand that was reaching for Chen Fei¡¯s neck paused. She raised her head to look at Si Yinan, and a sinister smile appeared on her face. ¡°Your smile is so bad. You¡¯re a bad person!¡± Si Yinan pouted, and her eyes shone with a dazzling silver light. Bi Lan, who was about to rush toward Si Yinan, suddenly stopped in her tracks and slowly closed her eyes. Shi Xueqin looked at Si Yinan in surprise. Then, her eyes shone with a dazzling light. She had actually gotten to meet a Resisting Evil practitioner here. The sect had been searching for them, but after searching the surroundings of the Immortal Cloud City, they did not find a single one. It was also a long way to go to other cities to search. She did not expect to encounter such a surprise today. As long as she brought this variant back to the sect, the sect would definitely reward her greatly. At that time, Shi Xueqin had no hope of breaking through the Visceral Tempering realm and becoming an expert in the Aperture Tempering realm. The difference between refining the spirit and refining the body was like heaven and earth. ¡°Tsk! II Just as Shi Xueqin thought of this, a silver light lit up in the courtyard. Chen Fei, who had been pretending to be unconscious on the ground, had stood up and stabbed Bi Lan¡¯s head with his sword. Bi Lan¡¯s eyes were tightly shut, and there was no pain on her face. She was completely immersed in the illusion. Shi Xueqin looked at Chen Fei and narrowed her eyes slightly. It was unbelievable that she did not notice Chen Fei¡¯s pretense just now. How could a Bone Tempering realm cultivator hide his blood essence and force so deeply? First, it was the Resisting Evil practitioner, and then she discovered Chen Fei¡¯s level. Surprises came one after another. ¡°You¡¯re the person from that night, right?¡± Shi Xueqin stared at Chen Fei. They were both good at pretending, they were both sinister, they were from the same sect, and they had the same cultivation base. With so many coincidences gathered together, it was no longer a coincidence. ¡°Can you control her?¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t answer Shi Xueqin¡¯s question. Instead, he threw the question at Si Yinan. Bi Lan¡¯s cultivation was not weak. She was at the peak of the Marrow Tempering realm, which was equivalent to Guo Linshan¡¯s realm. But even so, he was killed by Chen Fei¡¯s sword just now. Even if Chen Fei had planned for a sneak attack, it definitely wouldn¡¯t have gone so smoothly. However, with Si Yinan¡¯s help, everything became simple. ¡°I can¡¯t control her. She¡¯s too strong.¡± Si Yinan shook her head. ¡°And I¡¯ve already helped you once. I¡¯ll just forget about what happened this afternoon. Goodbye!¡± As Si Yinan spoke, she turned around and returned to her courtyard. Chen Fei was stunned. This was considered a brat, right? How can you leave just like that? You¡¯ve already helped me kill the other party¡¯s people. Aren¡¯t you afraid of others taking revenge if you leave like this? Shi Xueqin revealed a cold smile on her face. Her figure flashed and appeared in front of Chen Fei. She swung the scimitar in her hand toward Chen Fei¡¯s neck. ¡°Clang!¡± With a muffled sound, the Starry Night sword shattered. Chen Fei was hit by a huge force and smashed into the courtyard wall and embedded in it. ¡°It really is you!¡± When she saw the Starry Night Sword, the hatred in Shi Xueqin¡¯s eyes exploded. Just as she was about to rush forward and kill Chen Fei, a pair of pale hands suddenly appeared and grabbed her ankles.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Both Wounded Chapter 97: Both Wounded Translator: Drag Boat Translation Editor: Drag Boat Translation A layer of ice followed the pale palm and climbed up from Shi Xueqin¡¯s ankle. In just a moment, the ice had already reached Shi Xueqin¡¯s knee. Shi Xueqin was furious. Just as she was about to use her qi and blood to push away the strange claw, a double image suddenly appeared in front of her. Shi Xueqin saw the sect master walking towards her. Chen Fei, who was embedded in the wall, saw the changes in Shi Xueqin, especially when her eyes began to slowly close. Grandpa, hurry up. She¡¯s struggling fiercely! Si Yinan¡¯s voice sounded, her tone filled with anxiety. At the same time, a pair of strange claws appeared on Shi Xueqin¡¯s neck and slowly tightened. Another strange claw held a sharp blade and flashed from afar, heading straight for Shi Xueqin¡¯s head. Chen Fei used a little strength to pull himself out of the wall. He stepped back with his right foot and appeared in front of Shi Xueqin with his sword. He circulated the Clear Hear Formula at full force, and the entire world paused for a moment. Chen Fei¡¯s strength started from his toes and extended all the way to his arm. The long sword in his hand stabbed out with all its strength. Sword Five! Clang! A sharp sound of weapons colliding rang out. Chen Fei¡¯s long sword stabbed into the scimitar, twisting and breaking inch by inch from the tip of the sword. Bang! Shi Xueqin kicked Chen Fei in the chest, causing him to spurt out a mouthful of blood. He was sent flying back involuntarily and smashed into the wall of the courtyard. The courtyard wall shattered, and Chen Fei appeared in the courtyard next door. Chon Fei didn¡¯t dare to delay. He stood up immediately and spat out another mouthful of blood. His face was pale. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t used the Starry Night Sword Shield¡¯s sword theory to deflect the force of this kick, he would probably have vomited more than just blood. His sternum would definitely be destroyed, and his internal organs would probably be crushed by the huge force. The advantage of the Visceral Tempering realm over the Bone Tempering realm was too great. It was simply not possible to cross realms just because one wanted to. Shi Xueqin removed the scimitar in front of her face, her expression cold. The claws on his neck and ankles had long been broken, and the ice had also disappeared. If she had not escaped from the illusion in time, Shi Xueqin would have known that she would have died. Twice. Last time, she almost lost her life because she underestimated his enemy. This time, she did not expect the other party to have a helper, and the helper was extremely powerful. It was also because he had brought some treasures with her that she woke up in time. Otherwise, if other Visceral Tempering realm cultivators came here and faced such a combined attack, their bodies would have long turned cold. Yinan! Si Yuanhai hugged his granddaughter¡¯s body, his eyes filled with anxiety. He had miscalculated. He had only wanted to do Chen Fei a favor. After all, the quality that Chen Fei had displayed previously was worth investing in. At the same time, it could be considered as a kind gesture for Si Yinan¡¯s rashness in the afternoon. In the end, he didn¡¯t expect his opponent to be so difficult to deal with. Si Yinan was knocked unconscious by the impact. Old man, you better stay quietly at the side. I may still spare your life. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless!¡± Shi Xueqin looked coldly at Si Yuanhai, then at Chen Fei, and walked over. As long as Chen Fei dared to run, Shi Xueqin would immediately attack. Back then, on the mountain, she was ambushed by Chen Fei, which was why she was unable to catch up. Now that Shi Xueqin¡¯s injuries had mostly recovered, no matter how extraordinary Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was, Shi Xueqin was confident that she could kill Chen Fei in this courtyard. Beads of sweat started to appear on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead. Chen Fei wanted to escape. Facing such an opponent, there was nothing shameful about escaping. However, Shi Xueqin¡¯s aura had now enveloped Chen Fei. If Chen Fei acted rashly, he would be faced with a storm. However, he did not move. Shi Xueqin walked over step by step. All the space was compressed. In the end, Chen Fei still had to die. Now, it was a question of whether to die early or late. The Clear Heart Formula in Chen Fei¡¯s body circulated wildly, forcing his restless heart to calm down. Chen Fei thought of all kinds of possible escape methods, but all of them were denied by Chen Fei himself. The difference between the two was too obvious. Sometimes, it was not possible to rely on some methods to bridge the gap. Friend, I will use the seal to confine her here. Can you still use that sword attack just now?¡¯¡¯ Si Yuanhai¡¯s voice appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s ear. Chen Fei did not speak. He put the hilt of his sword into his left sleeve. When he pulled it out, a new sword appeared. When Shi Xueqin saw this scene, she could not help but be stunned. What kind of hidden sword technique was this? She had no clue how that was possible. Seal1 Si Yuanhai suddenly shouted and formed a seal with his hands. A dense number of palms suddenly appeared behind him. At a glance, there were no less than a hundred of them. A cold aura instantly filled the entire courtyard. In the next moment, these bizarre hands disappeared and appeared around Shi Xueqin. An extremely cold and Yin power swept through her entire body. A bit of frost appeared on her forehead. In the next moment, Shi Xueqin¡¯s entire body was frozen. Si Yuanhai¡¯s face suddenly aged, and he fell to the ground. Consuming one¡¯s lifespan and using the ultimate technique would only be used when one was in a life-and-death situation. Si Yuanhai had never thought that there would be so many twists and turns in helping out. It could only be said that although the Immortal Cloud City was much safer than other places if they encountered danger, it would also become much bigger. However, at this moment, Si Yuanhai had no time to regret. From the moment Si Yinan made her move to the moment Shi Xueqin saw Si Yinan¡¯s gaze, Si Yuanhai knew that he didn¡¯t have many options left. Either Shi Xueqin died, or their family continued to flee for their lives. Chen Fei took a deep breath and appeared in front of Shi Xueqin in a flash. The sword in his hand was thrust forward inch by inch. The blade of the sword flashed with a sword light. The veins on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead popped out, and the flesh on his right arm trembled. His skin could not restrain the intense strength of his muscles, and cracks began to appear on his skin. Blood began to seep out of the pores all over his body. In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei seemed to have turned into a bloody man, which was a shocking sight. Sword Six! It was beyond the limits of his current body. In contrast to Sword Five¡¯s desperation, Sword Six was already a sword that Chen Fei had used his life to deliver. Ka ka ka. Sensing the danger, the ice on Shi Xueqin¡¯s body trembled violently. A layer of faint light bloomed from Shi Xueqin¡¯s head, and the ice melted as if it had met the scorching sun. Shi Xueqin looked at Chen Fei, her pupils turning black. Chen Fei circulated his Clear Heart Technique to the extreme to resist Shi Xueqin¡¯s temptation. However, the foundation of Sword Six was the extreme control of the body by the Clear Heart Formula. At this moment, the Clear Heart Formula was being disturbed by an external force. If it was only Sword Five, Chon Fei could still use it. However, the extreme of Sword Six made the sword move tremble. Chen Fei gritted his teeth and realized that he could no longer control the sword move in his hand. The power gathered on the blade also made the blade emit a sound of being overwhelmed. The ice on Shi Xueqin¡¯s body was still melting. The faint light suddenly appeared in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei lost track of Shi Xueqin. Chen Fei cursed in his heart. He had just met Shi Xueqin a few days ago. How could she be so difficult to deal with? If the other party was like this back then, Chen Fei would not even have had the chance to injure Shi Xueqin. Recalling what had just happened, Chen Fei suspected that Shi Xueqin had a treasure on her. Boom! Chen Fei relied on the memory of the environment from the Clear Heart Formula to stab the long sword in his hand. A loud explosion sounded, and Chen Fei¡¯s vision returned to normal. He found that the long sword in his hand had been broken again, leaving only the hilt in his hand. Shi Xueqin¡¯s right arm and shoulder blade had disappeared. She was leaning against the wall with blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with hatred as she looked at Chen Fei and the other two. His arm was completely blown off. Even if she could reattach it, his strength would be greatly affected. She might even have to close the door to the aperture refinement realm and never have any hope of breaking through. Chen Fei was just about to step forward and end Shi Xueqin when he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His entire body was on the verge of collapsing. The burden of Sword Six was too great for Chen Fei now. It was so great that Chen Fei was almost at the end of his rope. In particular, Chen Fei¡¯s sword moves became unstable due to the influence of the technique, which made things worse for him. I ll remember you guys. I¡¯ll never forget this matter! Shi Xueqin stood up shakily. A faint light was flowing around her wound. The big wound was no longer bleeding. Shi Xueqin waved her left hand, and the severed arm flew toward her. Shi Xueqin caught the severed arm and glared at Chen Fei and the others with resentment. She was about to leave first. Little junior brother, where are you?1¡® Suddenly, a voice came from outside. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed. It was Guo Linshan¡¯s voice. Senior Brother Guo, I¡¯m here.1¡® Chen Fei shouted loudly. Chen Fei had never thought that Guo Linshan would actually come here. Although Chen Fei had sent a carrier pigeon back during the day, the carrier pigeon did not record Chen Fei¡¯s residence. Chen Fei did not expect Guo Linshan to come looking for him. Shi Xueqin¡¯s face was already pale. When she heard Guo Linshan¡¯s shout, despair appeared in her eyes. It was already the middle of the night, but the other party still had helpers. Shi Xueqin didn¡¯t dare to delay any further. The faint light swirled wildly as Shi Xueqin sprinted out of the courtyard. Senior Guo, stop her!¡± Chen Fei did not have the ability to chase after him, so he could only shout at the moment. Guo Linshan was a little confused, but when he saw someone rushing out, he still went forward to stop the person. When he saw that it was a one-armed beauty, he could not help but be stunned. What was going on? Senior Brother Guo, she¡¯s the demoness from the Divine Flame Sect. Be careful!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice continued to be heard. Guo Linshan¡¯s expression turned grave. He looked at Shi Xueqin with a serious expression. The faint light emitted from Shi Xueqin¡¯s body made Guo Linshan feel a huge threat. Let me go, don¡¯t force me to take you with me to the grave!11 Shi Xueqin looked at Guo Linshan coldly. Only a fool would let you go!1¡® Guo Linshan shouted loudly. His body expanded slightly as he took a step forward and arrived in front of Shi Xueqin. He swept his broadsword horizontally and smashed it onto the scimitar that Shi Xueqin was blocking. In the next moment, Shi Xueqin crashed through the wall and landed in the courtyard, unconscious. Guo Linshan blinked his eyes. He had thought that it would be a tragic battle where both sides would perish together. He did not expect it to be resolved so easily. When Chen Fei saw the result, his heart relaxed. He could not help but fall to the ground. He finally managed to save his friend.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Receival Bead Chapter 98: Receival Bead Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Shi Xueqin had been bluffing just now. She had deliberately displayed the threat of the faint light. If he had met someone else, he might have really held back. Unfortunately, Shi Xueqin met Guo Linshan. Guo Linshan wasn¡¯t even afraid of holding a white candle to attract the ghost, so how would he retreat when he encountered a heavily injured Shi Xueqin? Guo Linshan first destroyed Shi Xueqin¡¯s dantian with one palm, turning her into an ordinary person, and then tied her up. While he was tying Shi Xueqin up, he noticed that a jade pendant in Shi Xueqin¡¯s arms was flickering slightly. Guo Linshan quickly took it off and began to control Shi Xueqin with all kinds of force according to what he knew, regardless of whether it was useful or not. Junior Brother, what¡¯s going on?¡± After busying himself for a while, Guo Linshan came to Chen Fei and handed the jade pendant to him. He asked with some doubt. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, it wasn¡¯t Master who sent you to find me?¡±Chen Fei also looked at Guo Linshan in confusion. ¡°No, Master hasn¡¯t been in the sect for the past two days. I¡¯m happy that I¡¯ve broken through to the Visceral Tempering realm, so I came to look for you, Junior Brother.¡± Guo Linshan scratched his head. He had heard of Chen Fei¡¯s residence in the Immortal Cloud City before, but he had forgotten about it in the blink of an eye. He only remembered the approximate location. Today, he had walked around several times and shouted all the way before he finally found it. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at Guo Linshan. So he was here to share his joy. Fortunately, Guo Linshan had come. Otherwise, Shi Xueqin would have escaped again today. Based on the enmity between the two sides today, if Shi Xueqin had been able to leave this place, the future would be an endless battle. The key was that Chen Fei¡¯s strength was far inferior to Shi Xueqin¡¯s. With Si Yuanhai¡¯s help, both sides suffered heavy losses. If Chen Fei were to face Shi Xueqin alone, he would not be so lucky. After all, Shi Xueqin¡¯s movement technique was much better than Chen Fei¡¯s under normal circumstances. Chen Fei would not be able to escape even if he wanted to. He would probably have to stay in the Primordial Sword Sect forever unless he broke through to the Visceral Tempering realm one day. ¡°Senior brother, you saved my life today.¡± Chen Fei sat on the ground and looked at Guo Linshan with a smile. ¡°There¡¯s no need for thanks between us.¡± Guo Linshan couldn¡¯t help but laugh. From the day Chen Fei was willing to go together to lure the evil, the two of them had truly become friends through life and death. It was precisely because of this that Guo Linshan could not wait to share it with Chen Fei when he had just broken through to the Visceral Tempering realm. In the end, he did not expect that he would actually help Chen Fei get rid of Shi Xueqin. It was really heaven¡¯s will. After tidying up the messy courtyard, Si Yuanhai¡¯s family helped him back to rest. Chen Fei also returned to his own courtyard and woke up the unconscious Chi Defeng at the same time. Guo Linshan watched over Shi Xueqin. Although Shi Xueqin¡¯s cultivation had been crippled, he still did not dare to be careless. He was especially worried that Shi Xueqin would commit suicide, then he would suffer a loss. Chen Fei took the medicine and spent the entire night circulating his cultivation technique to heal his injuries. The Origin Connection Technique was worthy of being an inner sect cultivation technique of the Primordial Sword Sect. Not only was it helpful for cultivation, but it was also very effective for healing. Chen Fei¡¯s body was originally on the verge of collapse. After a night of healing, his injuries actually stabilized directly. According to this trend, Chen Fei would probably be able to recover completely in another two to three days without any side effects. The night sky broke, and the sun rose. Just as Chen Fei and the others were considering whether to send Shi Xueqin back to the sect or wait for someone from the sect to come, a knock sounded on the door. ¡°Master! Guo Linshan went up to open the door and shouted in surprise when he saw who it was. When Guo Linshan came out yesterday, Feng Xiupu wasn¡¯t in the sect. Moreover, he had gone out for a few days. Feng Xiupu nodded and walked into the courtyard. Chen Fei quickly stood up and bowed to Feng Xiupu. Feng Xiupu nodded. He glanced at the chaotic scene in the courtyard and Chen Fei¡¯s seriously injured appearance. He frowned slightly and said, ¡°Looks like I¡¯m a step too late.¡± ¡°Master, it¡¯s not too late. We¡¯ve caught that demoness.¡± Guo Linshan closed the door of the courtyard and said excitedly. ¡°Caught?¡± Feng Xiupu was slightly surprised. The main reason was that with Chen Fei¡¯s current appearance of having no combat power, his injuries must have been even more serious last night. In this situation, it was already fortunate that he was not killed. From the information that Chon Fei had sent over, that person was in the Visceral Tempering realm. With Chen Fei¡¯s Bone Tempering realm cultivation, no matter how heaven-defying he was, he would probably run when he saw someone. ¡°Fortunately, the neighbors next door helped.¡± Chen Fei sighed and briefly explained the matter. Feng Xiupu was somewhat surprised when he heard of the techniques Si Yuanhai displayed. It was obvious that this kind of person was really hard to see on normal days. ¡°Take me to see the people from the Divine Flame Sect,¡± Feng Xiupu said in a deep voice. This morning, Feng Xiupu only saw Chen Fei¡¯s letter after returning to the sect and immediately rushed over. Fortunately, it did not lead to irreparable consequences. They arrived at a room. Shi Xueqin was tied up and thrown on the ground. At this moment, Shi Xueqin had already woken up. When she heard the sound, there was no other movement. She just stared blankly into the distance. With her cultivation crippled and now tied up here, Shi Xueqin¡¯s fate was already set. As such, she had no interest in anything in the outside world. In fact, she only wanted to die. Unfortunately, Shi Xueqin was controlled by Guo Linshan¡¯s force and couldn¡¯t even die. Guo Linshan¡¯s chaotic operation had actually taken effect. ¡°Master, how should we deal with this demoness?¡±Chcn Fei turned to look at Feng Xiupu. ¡°I¡¯ll take her directly to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.¡± Feng Xiupu muttered to himself for a moment before speaking in a deep voice. The Divine Flame Sect was powerful. They had been able to contend with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect for so many years without being wiped out. It was beyond imagination that they were difficult to deal with. There was no need for the Primordial Sword Sect to take responsibility for this matter. Otherwise, if the Divine Flame Sect set its sights on the Primordial Sword Sect, the Primrodial Sword Sect would suffer heavy losses. Now because many people from other places had gone to the Immortal Cloud City, the Primordial Sword Sect had also obtained the opportunity to develop. The Primordial Sword Sect naturally did not hope that, at this time, there would be such trouble knocking on their doors. ¡°Keep this a secret. Don¡¯t tell anyone else, or you¡¯ll only get yourself into trouble.¡± Feng Xiupu warned. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master.¡± Chen Fei nodded. If they encountered a behemoth like the Divine Flame Sect, they would naturally avoid it if they could. ¡°Be careful.¡± Feng Xiupu nodded and grabbed Shi Xueqin, who was on the ground. His figure flashed, and he disappeared from the spot. Feng Xiupu wanted to throw this trouble to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and at the same time, he wanted to get some benefits back. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was never stingy. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was still too weak. He was at the Bone Tempering realm. If he encountered someone at the Visceral Tempering realm, he would definitely be in danger. Now that the world was in chaos, Feng Xiupu decided to get something good for Chen Fei from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. After Feng Xiupu left, Chen Fei and the others talked for a while. At the same time, they also agreed with Si Yuanhai and decided to move out of their current residence. There had been quite a commotion here last night. If someone investigated carefully, they might still find some clues. Shi Xueqin had already been interrogated by Si Yinan¡¯s illusion technique in the middle of the night. They found out that Shi Xueqin had come here on a whim and didn¡¯t report it to the higher-ups. This made everyone heave a sigh of relief. However, for safety reasons, it was better to leave this place and rent a new place. He made Chi Defeng change his appearance and find a rentor to rent two courtyards. Because it was closer to the center of the Immortal Cloud City, it cost a lot. Fortunately, Chen Fei still had some money left. At the same time, to thank Si Yuanhai for helping him last night, Chen Fei paid all the money. ¡°We should pay for the rent ourselves,¡± Si Yuanhai looked at Chen Fei and said. ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for Senior last night, I¡¯m afraid I would have been beheaded. This bit of money is nothing.¡± As Chen Fei spoke, he took out the Thousand Snow Bamboo and handed it to Si Yuanhai. ¡°Senior, please take this back.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no reason to take back a gift that has been given out. You should keep this well.¡± Si Yuanhai smiled and waved his hand. The two of them pushed each other for a while, and in the end, Chen Fei accepted it. If he continued to be polite, it would be rude. He had spent quite a bit of the silver he had saved up, but Chen Fei had already decided that he would return to the sect in a few days to exchange for the pill formula of the Flying Ascent Pill. Previously, Chen Fei actually had his own ideas and relied on his own efforts to restore the pill formula of the Flying Ascent Pill. The man¡¯s damn desire for victory and sense of accomplishment made Chen Fei quite persistent about this matter. However, there were obviously many places where he needed money. Chen Fei decided to be more sincere and exchange for the pill formula of the Flying Ascent Pill before starting to sell it. However, the amount of Flying Ascent Pills sold was definitely incomparable to the Eternal Floating Pills. It was not because there were few people buying it, nor was it because the price was high. It was because Chen Fei might not be able to collect enough medicinal herbs in the future as he did now. There were many ways to obtain the medicinal herbs for the Eternal Floating Pill because they were all herbs of ordinary age. However, the Flying Ascent Pill had a minimum requirement for the age of the medicinal ingredients. For example, the Meridian Protecting Pill required twenty years of main ingredients. As for the Flying Ascent Pill, the lowest requirement was for the main ingredient to be ten years old. The other supplementary ingredients also had age restrictions, but unlike the main ingredient, which required ten years. It was precisely because of the age restriction of the medicinal ingredients that the price of the Flying Ascent Pill was so expensive. After that, he would have to test Chi Defeng¡¯s ability to purchase medicinal ingredients or find a way from the Alchemist Alliance. However, no matter what, to Chen Fei, there were only advantages and no disadvantages to exchanging for the pill formula of the Flying Ascent Pill. At most, it would not be as satisfying as deducing it himself. After recuperating in the Immortal Cloud City for five days, everything was peaceful. Chen Fei¡¯s injuries had already healed. At the same time, he had not stopped cultivating the third level of the Origin Connection Technique. However, due to the burden of his injuries, he still lacked some proficiency. Chen Fei had originally wanted to cultivate the third stage of the Origin Connection Art to perfection before returning to the sect. However, Feng Xiupu had sent a message that he had already settled Shi Xueqin¡¯s matter and had summoned Chen Fei and the other two back. The two of them did not delay. After rushing back to the mountain gate, they arrived directly in front of Fengu Xiupu¡¯s courtyard. ¡°Master, disciple requests an audience!¡± Guo Linshan stepped forward and shouted. ¡°Come in.¡± Feng Xiupu¡¯s voice rang out. Chen Fei and the others entered the courtyard and found Feng Xiupu sitting in front of a stone table, fiddling with a yellow bead. ¡°Take it! Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei and gently sent the pearl to Chen Fei. Chen Fei subconsciously caught it and looked at Feng Xiupu in confusion. ¡°Receival Bead! Feng Xiupu picked up the teacup on the stone table and took a sip before smiling. ¡°You¡¯re quite lucky this time to have obtained this item from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. It should be of great help to your cultivation.¡± ¡°This is good stuff, Junior Brother!¡± Guo Linshan was pleasantly surprised. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but look at the bead in his hand. Its appearance was ordinary, like a clay bead that a naughty child had pinched out.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Understanding Spiritual Artifacts Chapter 99: Understanding Spiritual Artifacts Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Master, what is this Receival Bead used for?¡±Chen Fei raised his head to look at Feng Xiupu and asked in confusion. ¡°It helps to absorb the Heaven Earth Vital Energy.¡± Feng Xiupu put down the teacup in his hand and looked at Chen Fei with a smile. ¡°Martial artists in the Body Tempering realm usually extract their inner strength from food and pills. However, in reality, there is vital qi in this world. Aperture Refinement realm warriors could use their aperture acupoints to absorb Vital Energy and strengthen their bodies.¡± ¡°Vital Energy, Aperture acupoints?¡± Chen Fei looked at the bead in his hand and said in surprise, ¡°This bead is equivalent to the human body¡¯s acupuncture points?¡± ¡°The function is similar, but the effect is less than 10% or even lower.¡± Feng Xiupu shook his head. ¡°Even so, this Receival Bead is already very good. At the very least, it can allow Body Tempering realm martial artists to sense the existence of Heaven Earth Vital Energy in advance. It will be of some help when they cultivate to the Aperture Refinement Realm in the future.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, junior brother. In our sect, not many people below the legacy disciples have this thing,¡± Guo Linshan said with a smile. ¡°Then Senior Brother, you?¡± If it wasn¡¯t for Guo Linshan, Shi Xueqin would definitely have run away. Guo Linshan would also have a share of the credit. ¡°I have one too. Master gave it to me.¡± Guo Linshan smiled and took out a Receival Bead from his bosom. The Receival Bead could help absorb vital energy. To a martial artist in the Body Refinement Realm, it was a treasure that could speed up the improvement of their cultivation. Feng Xiupu was in the aperture tempering state back then, but he was injured and fell. The Receival Bead had no effect on Feng Xiupu. ¡°I had to spend some time with the deacon of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect before I was able to exchange for a Receival Bead.¡± Feng Xiupu thought back to the scene from a few days ago and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. In front of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the Primordial Sword Sect was inferior. ¡°Is this thing difficult to refine?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. Not many people in the sect actually had one. Even Feng Xiupu had to grind for a few days before he could exchange for one at the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. ¡°It¡¯s rare both inside and outside the sect. However, in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, this Receival Bead was the standard issue of their outstanding inner sect disciples.¡± Feng Xiupu said in a low voice. ¡°Standard issue?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes could not help but widen slightly as he said, ¡°Isn¡¯t this Receival Bead a Spiritual Tool?¡± In Chen Fei¡¯s opinion, this kind of thing that could help absorb the Heaven Earth Vital Energy was something that ordinary things could not do. Only the rumored Spirit Tool could do it. But now, Feng Xiupu actually said that many disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had a Receival Bead as a standard issue? No matter how generous the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was, they couldn¡¯t give everyone a spiritual weapon. If that was the case, then the gap between the sects was too big. ¡°It¡¯s not a Spiritual Tool. It only has a portion of its abilities.¡± Feng Xiupu smiled. ¡°This Receival Bead is a fruit core left behind by a spirit tree in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Therefore, it was not surprising that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect could produce this every year.¡± ¡°Fruit core?¡± Chen Fei felt that he had received a lot of information today. This thing was actually the core of a tree. If the core of the fruit had such an effect, then what would the flesh look like? What would happen after eating it? ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it. Although this Receival Bead isn¡¯t rare among the inner sect disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, its fruit isn¡¯t something that just anyone can eat.¡± Guo Linshan saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression and knew what Chen Fei was thinking. He could not help but smile and pat Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Since it¡¯s a fruit core, can we plant it?¡±Chen Fei raised his head and asked. ¡°Many people have thought about it and tried it, but it didn¡¯t work.¡± Feng Xiupu shook his head and whispered, ¡°Many people are envious of that spiritual tree. The strength of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect is partly due to this spiritual tree. However, the spiritual tree is very finicky and has very high environmental requirements. We can¡¯t provide such a place. Also, this fruit core had been refined, and its vitality had long been severed.¡± Chen Fei nodded in realization. He rubbed the Receival Bead and felt some of the patterns on the surface of the Receival Bead. It was indeed a wooden touch. ¡°Wearing the Receival Bead will have a certain effect, but if you want to unleash its full potential, it¡¯s best to learn the universal method of this Spirit Tool.¡± As Feng Xiupu spoke, he took out a secret manual from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Fei. Chen Fei took it curiously and found that the name of the secret manual was called Spirit Tool Comprehension. ¡°By the way, Master, do I need to use a special technique to control the jade pendant that I obtained from that demoness?¡± Chen Fei suddenly thought of the jade pendant on Shi Xueqin¡¯s body. He had been studying it with Guo Linshan for the past few days, but they had not found anything. Whether it was his inner strength or something else, the jade pendant flickered for a moment that night before dimming as if it had become an ordinary piece of jade. Chen Fei originally wanted to give this jade pendant to Guo Linshan, but Guo Linshan refused it no matter what, so it was still in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. ¡°This is a half-spirit-tier. It should be a remnant of a failed attempt to refine a spirit weapon. True spirit weapons could only be fully activated by those at the aperture tempering state. Those at the aperture tempering state would usually have to consume their lifespan to activate them.¡± Feng Xiupu glanced at the jade pendant and said regretfully. ¡°Master, how about this Thousand Snow Bamboo?¡± It was a rare opportunity. Chen Fei took out another box. It was a gift from Si Yuanhai. ¡°It¡¯s a little useful for defending against mental attacks.¡± Feng Xiupu took a look and nodded. ¡°In the future, if you want to refine a spirit weapon, you can also use it as an auxiliary material. It can be considered a pretty good spirit material.¡± Chen Fei nodded. Compared to the jade pendant and the Receival Bead, although the Thousand Snow Bamboo had limited uses, it could still be used in the future. ¡°Junior Brother, if other people in the Visceral Tempering realm see your current wealth, they will probably have evil intentions.¡± Guo Linshan winked at Chen Fei. ¡°Yes, Linshan¡¯s words are reasonable. These things should not be revealed in front of outsiders to avoid unnecessary trouble.¡± Feng Xiupu nodded and specially instructed. ¡°I understand.¡± Chen Fei laughed. He wasn¡¯t stupid. This was obviously not something that an ordinary Body Tempering realm cultivator should have. Usually, he would definitely hide it well. Why would he show it off everywhere? Was he tired of living? ¡°Be careful when you go out these days.¡± Feng Xiupu nodded and turned to Guo Linshan. ¡°You¡¯ve already broken through to the Visceral Tempering realm. After adjusting yourself for the next few months, you can try to challenge the true inheritance.¡± ¡°Sounds good!¡± Guo Linshan said in a deep voice. Whether or not he could obtain the true inheritance was related to the upper limit of his martial arts in the future, so he had to be careful. ¡°How¡¯s your cultivation?¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei. ¡°Due to my injuries, I¡¯ve been delayed a little. However, I should be able to cultivate the third stage of the Origin Connection Technique to perfection tomorrow.¡± Chen Fei estimated the progress and said in a low voice. Feng Xiupu¡¯s hand that was holding the teacup paused for a moment before he calmly put it down. A satisfied expression appeared on his face as he said, ¡°Hmm, your cultivation is not bad. Come and find me tomorrow when your cultivation is complete.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands and smiled. Guo Linshan was grinning from ear to ear. When he heard Chen Fei¡¯s progress in his cultivation method, Guo Linshan almost choked on his own saliva. Guo Linshan felt as if time had gone out of control. He clearly remembered that the last time Feng Xiupu had imparted the third stage of the Origin Connection Technique to Chen Fei was clearly ten days ago. In other words, Chen Fei only spent about ten days to cultivate the third level of the Origin Connection Technique to perfection. The time taken to cultivate it to perfection was not much different from the time taken to cultivate the second level. What kind of monstrous speed was this? Guo Linshan remembered that he had spent a very long time to cultivate the third level of the Origin Connection Technique to perfection. Could it be that the Origin Connection Technique in the sect had actually changed to a different version? That was why there was such a huge difference in everyone¡¯s cultivation speed? Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei and the others left Feng Xiupu¡¯s courtyard. Feng Xiupu watched as the two of them left, and a smile finally appeared on his tense face. He felt a little uncomfortable just now. The comprehension ability that Chen Fei displayed was already stronger than ordinary legacy disciples. When legacy disciples cultivated ordinary cultivation techniques, their speed was very fast. However, the real difference between legacy disciples and ordinary disciples was actually the cultivation speed of those high-level cultivation techniques. The higher the level, the more it reflected the differences between people. It wasn¡¯t obvious if the level was low. If Chen Fei could still maintain this level of comprehension when it came to high-grade cultivation techniques, then Chen Fei¡¯s future achievements would be worth looking forward to. As for the difference in his Innate Ability, he might be able to make up for it in the future. However, Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation was too low, so all of this had to be kept a secret. Otherwise, a genius who hadn¡¯t matured would not be a genius but a fallen meteor. Chen Fei said goodbye to Guo Linshan and walked towards the Sutra Library inside the sect. On this trip back to the sect, other than learning the Origin Connection Technique, the most important thing was to visit the Sutra Library. Not only was it the pill formula for the Flying Ascent Pill, but Chen Fei also wanted to find a cultivation technique that could strengthen his mental defense. The Clear Heart Formula was very good, and it had helped Chen Fei withstand several crises. However, the current defense of the Clear Heart Formula could no longer keep up with the strength of the enemy¡¯s attacks. Just Si Yinan¡¯s illusion alone made Chen Fei very wary. This was only a child around the age of ten. Although it was because of his physique that he was not comparable to ordinary people, the two of them were now friends and not enemies. However, Chen Fei had to make some preparations. Moreover, he might encounter even more powerful mental attacks in the future. Thus, there was absolutely no harm in strengthening this aspect. The only thing he didn¡¯t know was if there were any cultivation techniques in this area in the sect¡¯s Sutra Library for Chen Fei to learn. After passing through a few mountain paths, they met some fellow disciples on the way. Both parties cupped their hands in greeting. Chen Fei also asked for directions. Finally, after some time, he saw a pavilion on a hill. It was quiet in front of the pavilion, but a hundred meters away from the pavilion, there was a crowd. ¡°If you can¡¯t buy it, it¡¯s your loss. Thousand Yuan Hand, you deserve it! If you can¡¯t beat him, you have to run fast. Let your enemies always shout behind you as they chase you from a thousand miles away!¡± Just as he approached, Chen Fei heard the peddlers¡¯ cries, which made him a little stunned.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Heart Origin Technique Chapter 100: Heart Origin Technique Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei walked in front of a stall and found that there were all kinds of cultivation technique manuals on it. Seeing this scene, the scene of Chi Defcng selling cultivation technique manuals in Pingyin County suddenly appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. ¡°Senior Brother, what do you want?¡± The stall owner was extremely enthusiastic. ¡°Is this the Sutra Library?¡± Chen Fei pointed at the pavilion in the distance. ¡°Yes, this is the Sutra Library.¡± The stall owner looked at Chen Fei¡¯s puzzled expression and couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°This is the first time Senior Brother has come to the Sutra Library, right? Our secret manuals are all obtained from the outside, so they are different from those in the Sutra Library. Moreover, we accept silver taels here, or bartering is also possible.¡± Chen Fei nodded but still asked curiously, ¡°The sect allows you to set up a stall like this?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know about last time, but when I came here, this place was already like this.¡± The stall owner was not old either. He scratched his head and said, ¡°Senior Brother, have you been to the Treasure Depository? There are also stalls outside there, but they sell all kinds of weapons and sundries.¡± Chen Fei was somewhat enlightened. It seemed that the sect did not specially open up a market, so they simply set up stalls in front of the two pavilions as the disciples wished. ¡°Senior Brother, do you want to take a look at the secret manuals? Although the ones here are not as good as the ones in the Sutra Library, they are cheaper and easier to learn.¡± The stall owner pushed a secret manual at the stall. II Is there anything that can strengthen one¡¯s mental defense?¡± Chen Fei asked with an attitude of giving it a try. ¡°Yes, Senior Brother, take a look at this one.¡± The stall owner rummaged through the stall and took out a secret manual, and handed it to Chen Fei. Chen Fei took it and flipped through it. After a moment, he closed the secret manual and muttered to himself. There was only half a secret manual, but he could still see something. The effect was similar to the Clear Heart Formula that Chen Fei was currently using. When cultivated to perfection, one could see through illusions to a certain extent and would not be easily tempted by strange things. If he had come across such a secret manual before coming to the Immortal Cloud City, Chen Fei would have bought it without hesitation. Although it overlapped with the Clear Heart Formula, it would be more powerful after fusing with it. But now, he was in the Primordial Sword Sect, and such a secret manual was somewhat useless unless there was no better choice in the Sutra Library. II How much?¡± Chen Fei asked. II Five hundred taels,¡± The stall owner said with a smile. Chen Fei nodded and returned the secret manual. II Senior Brother, don¡¯t be in a hurry to leave. If you think it¡¯s expensive, you can make a price.¡± Seeing that Chen Fei was about to leave, the stall owner hurriedly said. The corner of Chen Fei¡¯s mouth twitched slightly. This tactic was so familiar. If he really bargained later, the stall owner would probably agree immediately. Chen Fei did not say anything. He waved his hand and walked into the Sutra Library without looking at the other stalls. As soon as he crossed the threshold, the noise outside disappeared. There were many people in the Sutra Library, but no one made a sound. It was extremely quiet. It was very similar to the library that Chen Fei saw in his previous life. Rows of bookshelves were neatly arranged. The bookshelves were not filled with real secret manuals but detailed introductions to secret cultivation techniques. If you wanted to get the real secret manual, you had to go to the side of the door. There was a counter there. After the managing disciple registered you, the real secret manual would be handed to you. The Sutra Library was divided into four areas: movement techniques, sword techniques, inner strength, and miscellaneous techniques. There were very few people in the inner strength area. The power of the Origin Connection Technique was extraordinary, and it was connected to the other techniques of the Primordial Sword Sect. Very few disciples would change their cultivation. Most disciples would stay in the sword technique and movement technique area. The master of each inner sect disciple could only teach a few movement techniques and sword techniques permitted by the sect. Not everything that the master knew could be taught. Thus, if one discovered that the cultivation technique was not compatible with one¡¯s body, one would have to go to the Sutra Library to look for it. This way, the importance of contribution points could be maintained. As for some disciples, they came here purely to broaden their horizons and did not necessarily have to exchange for any cultivation techniques. Chen Fei skipped the other areas and arrived at the miscellaneous arts area. There were many secret manuals here. Other than sword techniques, all the weapon techniques were placed here. Of course, there were also pill recipes, refining techniques, and even zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. They were all quite complicated. Chen Fei first went to the pill formula corner and took down the pill formula of the Flying Ascent Pill, taking a look at the price. 2,000 contribution points! Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. The price was much lower than he had imagined. The only thing was that the things learned here were not allowed to be spread without permission. If they were discovered, the consequences would be quite serious. After briefly reading the introduction of the Flying Ascent Pill and finding that it was similar to what Chen Fei knew, Chen Fei put the book back. Chen Fei thought for a moment and found the formula for the Meridian Protecting Pill. 1,000 contribution points! The price was still acceptable, just like what Chen Fei had planned. Time was a little tight now, so this kind of pill, with a small audience and medicinal ingredients that were hard to find, was not suitable for Chen Fei for the time being. Putting the book back, Chen Fei began to search for cultivation techniques that could strengthen his mind. After looking around, the bookshelf was too big. Chen Fei asked a fellow disciple and found a bookshelf in the corner. Chen Fei stepped forward to take a look, and his face could not help but reveal a trace of joy. There was actually more than half a bookshelf here that was filled with cultivation techniques and secret manuals related to the mind. Originally, Chen Fei was worried that it would be difficult to obtain a book. Now, it seemed that he had underestimated the foundation of the Primordial Sword Sect. This was completely caused by Chen Fei¡¯s lack of knowledge. After all, he had just come from a small place where all the secret manuals were tightly sealed. Chen Fei began to flip through the first book in the upper right corner. He planned to check every single one of the mind secret manuals here and finally determine what he needed. Two hours passed quietly. The introduction of the two secret manuals left in Chen Fei¡¯s hands made him hesitate. The reason for his hesitation was very simple. He liked both books, but he did not have enough contribution points. Chen Fei could only choose one book to exchange. Heart Origin Technique! It was also known as the Heart Monkey Mantra, which could subdue one¡¯s body like how one would subdue an ape, constantly beating and unable to calm down. If one was successful in cultivation, they could remain calm at all times and clearly capture every thought in their body. It was similar to the Clear Heart Formula, but the Heart Origin Technique was even more powerful. When cultivated to perfection, the Heart Origin Technique could use the power of one¡¯s thoughts to strengthen one¡¯s mind in preparation for the Aperture Tempering realm. Cultivating the aperture required a strong mind to be able to use it to measure the aperture points and open them. If one¡¯s mind was lacking, they wouldn¡¯t even be able to measure it, let alone open it. 5,500 contribution points! Chen Fei did not find this price too expensive. Instead, he felt that it was worth it. After all, if he could strengthen his mind now, it would definitely be twice the result with half the effort when he cultivated to the aperture tempering state in the future. The only thing was that this cultivation technique was more of a gradual and gradual path. Even if he cultivated it to perfection, it would not be able to increase Chen Fei¡¯s ability to resist mental attacks. It required time, just like the growth of inner strength. Heart Locking Technique! Through a special method, one could compress one¡¯s mind. Although the total amount of his mind remained the same, the density of his mind had increased by quite a bit. Thus, his defense against mind attacks had naturally increased by quite a bit. Furthermore, as he cultivated to the later stages, due to the increase in the purity of his mind essence, he would be able to control it with ease. The only drawback was that it was extremely difficult to compress. It was difficult even to compress inner strength, let alone control one¡¯s mind. As a result, the difficulty of cultivating this Heart Locking Technique was similar to the Heart Origin Technique, but it was much harder to get started. The Heart Origin Technique was not easy to learn, but it was easier in comparison to the other. Heart Locking Technique required 5,000 contribution points. If possible, Chen Fei hoped to exchange for both books. At that time, his mental capacity would increase again, and he would not let go of the purity. When he was preparing to measure his acupoints in the future, he would definitely be able to do it with ease. Unfortunately, he was short of points. Reality did not allow Chen Fei to have both, so he could only choose one first. ¡°To a certain extent, the Clear Heart Formula can actually see through illusions. If I can increase my mental capacity, I might be able to increase the effects of the Clear Heart Formula.¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment before choosing the Heart Origin Technique. He wanted to strengthen his mind first. After all, it would be more beneficial for the future. As for the Heart Locking Technique¡¯s ability to compress the mind, he could only wait until he had more contribution points. After making up his mind, Chen Fei came to the counter of the Sutra Depository. ¡°Exchange for the Flying Ascent Pill and the Heart Origin Technique.¡± Chen Fei handed over his waist token. The managing disciple glanced at Chen Fei. The two items were worth 7,500 contribution points. Most of the disciples in the Visceral Tempering realm would find it difficult to obtain so many contribution points. He did not expect that this Bone Tempering realm disciple in front of him would actually have so many contribution points. The managing disciple didn¡¯t ask much, nor did he give any reminders. He deducted the contribution points recorded in the waist token in a business-like manner, and at the same time, he asked someone to bring Chen Fei to a room. There were two secret manuals on the table. They were the recipe for the Flying Ascent Pill and the Heart Origin Technique. What Chen Fei needed to do now was to copy the cultivation technique and take it away. In the future, if Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation method was discovered, a secret manual of this level might be leaked. At that time, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation might be abolished, and he might be expelled from the sect. Therefore, most people would destroy the secret manual after they finished cultivating. Two hours later, Chen Fei left the Sutra Library and returned to his room. II Discovered pill formula. Do you want to spend a thousand taels of silver to simplify the pill formula?¡± ¡°The pill formula for the Flying Ascent Pill is being simplified. Simplification was successful. The recipe for the Flying Ascent Pill -> the recipe for the Eternal Floating Pill!¡± The result of the simplified version was not surprising. Chen Fei looked at the Heart Origin Technique. After spending an hour trying out the Heart Origin Technique, the results were still considered smooth. After all, he had the foundation of the Clear Heart Formula. [Cultivation Method: Beginner Heart Origin Technique (1/2000)] 11 Fuse Clear Heart Formula and the Heart Origin Technique!¡± 11 Discovered the Tranquil Origin Technique Do you want to spend five thousand taels of silver to simplify the Tranquil Origin Technique?¡± ¡°The Tranquil Origin Technique is being simplified. The simplified version was successful. Tranquil Origin Technique -> Tranquil Heart Technique!¡± ¡°Cultivation Method: Tranquil Origin Technique Mastery (2356/5000)¡± Chen Fei looked at the information displayed on the interface. Not only had the simplified version cost a lot more, but after the fusion, the proficiency had also undergone a huge change. Just the proficiency of the Master level required 5,000 points. Fortunately, the difficulty of cultivation did not affect Chen Fei much after he simplified it. It was just the length of time spent. The matter of the cultivation technique was not over yet. Chen Fei took out the Spirit Tool Comprehension that he had just obtained today. After spending an hour, Chen Fei finished reading the Spirit Tool Comprehension. Chen Fei tried to operate it, but it was extremely obscure and failed immediately. Chen Fei was not in a hurry. He calmly spent more than two hours and finally succeeded in circulating it in his mind.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Characteristic Awakening Chapter 101: Characteristic Awakening Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Cultivation Method: Spiritual Tool Comprehension (1/3000)¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s related to the mind, it¡¯s really much more difficult. The proficiency requirements are all different.¡± Chen Fei looked at the interface and gave the order to simplify. ¡°Spiritual Tool Comprehension. Simplification was successful. Spiritual Tool Comprehension -> Painting Visualization Diagram!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but reveal a smile on his face. Spiritual Tool Comprehension was actually to use one¡¯s mind to copy a visualization picture. Now that he had simplified it, it had become a drawing. When had Chen Fei ever been timid about his speed? However, Chen Fei was still unable to farm proficiency points for Spirit Tool Comprehension. He was only a little bit away from completing the third level of the Origin Connection Technique. Chen Fei had to cultivate the Origin Connection Technique first before doing anything else. After all, he still had to learn the fourth level of the Origin Connection Technique tomorrow. Chen Fei opened his mouth and consumed a Meridian Protecting Pill. In just a moment, a cool energy spread throughout his body. His inner strength began to circulate in the circulation route of the Origin Connection Technique and began to surge in his meridians. His bones and muscles trembled, and his muscles tensed. This state lasted for more than four hours before it slowly stopped. Chen Fei opened his eyes and felt the surging power in his body. He hadperfected the third level of the Origin Connection Technique. Chen Fei stood up and stood in the room. A longbow instantly appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. The force in his body moved, and a force that was far more powerful than usual suddenly appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s body. Tremendous Strength! Chen Fei held the bow with his left hand and pulled the bowstring with his right hand. The longbow that required a lot of strength to draw was now easily drawn. Chen Fei began to draw the bow and then relax quickly. After dozens of times, Chen Fei did not feel tired at all, and the surging power in his body showed no signs of exhaustion. According to the records of the cultivation technique, once the awakening of the Tremendous Strength characteristic was activated, it could last for fifteen minutes. During this period of time, as long as he didn¡¯t use too much strength, it wouldn¡¯t cause his strength to weaken. ¡°This bow is a little weak. When the time comes, I can prepare a stronger bow in the space grid.¡± Chen Fei had a smile on his face. With the appearance of the Tremendous Strength characteristic, the increase in Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength became very obvious. However, this was far from over. There were still the fourth and fifth stages of the Origin Connection Technique. The fifth stage could awaken the Iron Bones, which was another powerful characteristic. There were still two half-spirit weapons. As long as Chen Fei maxed out his proficiency in the understanding of spirit weapons, he would be able to use these two half-spirit weapons. Thinking of this, Chen Fei put away the bow and came to the desk. There were brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones here for a long time. Besides the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect, many ordinary people and warriors with low cultivation levels served the disciples. Chen Fei ground the ink for a while and suddenly felt that something was wrong. Wiry did he have to use ink? He could have just used water. Thinking of this, Chen Fei took the brush, dipped it in the water beside him, and began to draw a pattern on the paper. As a martial artist and a martial artist who wielded swords, Chen Fei¡¯s hand was very steady. Thus, Chen Fei drew out the pattern required by the Spirit Tool Comprehension in one stroke. Spiritual Tool Comprehension +1.¡± Chen Fei looked at the notification on the interface and smiled. The method was feasible. Then there was nothing much to say for the rest of the time. He just needed to put his head down and get to it. Chen Fei didn¡¯t sleep the entire night. He kept drawing pictures and even used a few basins of water. Chen Fei only stopped when the sun rose in the morning. Chen Fei stretched his body lazily, and his muscles and bones made cracking sounds. This kind of all-nighter was slightly more tiring than cultivating inner strength techniques. However, for the current Chen Fei, it was not too much of a problem for him to persist for a few days. At most, he would find some time to catch up on his sleep, and his body would recover. In the future, as Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation realm increased, his endurance would become stronger and stronger. It was estimated that there would not be much of a problem even if he stayed up all night. ¡°Cultivation Method: Spiritual Tool Comprehension Proficiency (5879/10000)¡± It was still early, and Chi Defeng had not arrived yet. Chen Fei put away his pen and paper, took out the Receival Bead from his bosom, and placed it in front of his eyes. Chon Fei did not feel much of the so-called Vital Qi after carrying the Receival Bead with him the entire day yesterday. At most, he would feel that the place where the Receival Bead was placed would have a trace of imperceptible coolness. However, Chen Fei did not feel that the trace of Vital Qi was helpful to his body. However, on the interface, the growth of his inner strength had indeed increased a little. This was not a lot, but it should still have some effect over the years. Chen Fei looked at the Receival Bead and quickly visualized the totem in his mind. In the next moment, the entire Receival Bead underwent a huge change in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. The earthen yellow color had long disappeared. Instead, it had turned into a huge halo that trapped Chen Fei within. Chen Fei looked around and realized that the furnishings in the room had long disappeared. What appeared in front of him was a misty area. The fog surrounded the surroundings, and Chen Fei could not see far away. Chen Fei lowered his head to look at himself and realized that he had not changed much. He was still the same as before. ¡°Is this place in my mind, or am I imagining it?¡± Chen Fei was a little puzzled, but he immediately threw this matter to the back of his mind because, at just that moment, Chen Fei felt a sense of fatigue in his mind. One had to know that after staying up for an entire night, Chen Fei did not feel much. However, in just a short period of time, his mind was exhausted. ¡°Retract! Chen Fei shouted in a low voice. The pattern in his mind flashed, and the light circle surrounding his body trembled slightly. The surrounding fog was attracted, and threads of it were pulled into the light circle. As soon as the mist, or Vital Qi, entered Chen Fei¡¯s body, the Origin Connection Technique in his body began to circulate automatically, swallowing the mist. A feeling of floating appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s heart. The feeling of absorbing Vital Qi actually made Chen Fei¡¯s body feel happy. Normally, when one cultivated inner strength, although it was not uncomfortable, at most, one would feel a sense of fulfillment. He had never felt such an addictive feeling before. At the same time, Chen Fei¡¯s gradually exhausted mind also received some relief. His mind was still being consumed, but the rate of consumption was beginning to slow down. If Chen Fei could only last for fifteen minutes just now, then with the absorption of Vital Qi, he should be able to last a little longer. In this feeling that seemed to last until the end of time, time passed in the blink of an eye. A tearing feeling suddenly came from his mind and dragged Chen Fei into reality. Chen Fei¡¯s face was slightly pale. His body was not feeling unwell, and his mind was aching. Clearly, he had overused his mind. ¡°As the saying goes, there is no day and night in caves. Those with truly profound cultivation levels can probably live just by absorbing Vital Qi.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s stomach, which had been a little hungry in the morning, now felt full. It was probably the effect of the Vital Qi. Chen Fei subconsciously looked at the interface. When he saw the information about the Bone Tempering realm on the interface, his eyes could not help but widen slightly. In less than fifteen minutes just now, Chen Fei¡¯s inner strength cultivation actually directly increased by three hundred points. What kind of concept was this? Chen Fei usually swallowed seven Eternal Floating Pills a day. Coupled with the increase in inner strength that came with the circulation of the Origin Connection Technique, his cultivation base only increased by two hundred points in a day. In less than fifteen minutes, the absorption of Vital Qi had directly caught up and surpassed the cultivation growth that Chen Fei had obtained every day. According to Chen Fei¡¯s original estimation, he was confident that he would be able to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm within a year as he continued to cultivate the Origin Connection Technique. If the effects of the fourth and fifth stages of the Origin Connection Technique were obvious, the time would be shortened, but it would still take seven or eight months. But now, the appearance of the Receival Bead had directly shortened this time by half. Chen Fei could break through to the Marrow Tempering realm within three to four months. No, it could be a little earlier. The Spirit Tool Comprehension was only at the Master level. As long as Chen Fei cultivated this technique to Great Completion, he would definitely consume less mental energy to control the Receival Bead. In turn, the time he used the Receival Bead would be extended. Moreover, Chen Fei had a cultivation technique, the Tranquil Origin Technique, which was a cultivation technique that specialized in strengthening the mind. As he cultivated, Chen Fei would continue to control the Receival Bead for a longer period of time. The only problem now was that this Receival Bead didn¡¯t seem to be very useful. Chen Fei looked at the Receival Bead in his hand. It had gone from its original earthen yellow color to now being wrinkled as if it had lost its moisture content. Clearly, there was a limit to the usage of the Receival Bead. Now, he had to wait for the Receival Bead to recover on its own. Thinking back to what Feng Xiupu had said, the Receival Bead had less than 10% of its effect on the aperture points. Chen Fei let out a regretful sigh. If he could have more Receival Beads on hand and use them in turn, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation would be able to usher in a burst of power if he had enough mental strength. Unfortunately, Chen Fei only had one Receival Bead, and no one would lend it to him because everyone needed it. After an hour, Chen Fei¡¯s headache was slightly relieved. Chen Fei did not waste any time and continued to draw the pattern. Since he knew the effects of the Receival Bead, Chen Fei had no reason to be lazy. He naturally spent every bit of time first cultivating the Spirit Tool Comprehension to Great Completion. At that time, he would use the Receival Bead to its limit every day. According to his estimation, he would be able to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm in three to four months. There was nothing to be dissatisfied with. ¡°Knock, knock, knock!¡± Chen Fei was drawing non-stop when a knock on the door pulled him back. Chen Fei looked up at the sky outside the window and knew that Chi Defeng had arrived. Opening the door, Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng, who was outside the door, and suddenly frowned slightly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chi Defeng held the medicine packet and looked at Chen Fei with some doubt. ¡°Why did your complexion become worse? Did you go to the Drunken Red Pavilion again?¡± A few days ago, Chen Fei had been busy healing his injuries. Moreover, they had seen each other every day, so he didn¡¯t feel anything. But today, after a day, Chen Fei immediately realized something was wrong with Chi Defeng¡¯s condition. No matter how much he strolled around the Drunken Red Pavilion, a martial artist in the Bone Tempering realm would not have become so weak. Chi Defeng¡¯s current aura gave Chen Fei the feeling that he was not even as strong as a martial artist in the Body Tempering realm. He was too weak. ¡°I was panting hard just running back here. I even specially took a break just now.¡± Chi Defeng also felt that something was strange. He didn¡¯t pay attention to it just now. Now that Chen Fei reminded him, he also realized that something was wrong. As for the Drunken Red Pavilion, Chi Defeng had not been there for a few days.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Furnace Chapter 102: Furnace Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Do you have any other discomfort?r¡®Chcn Fei looked at Chi Defeng and asked. Other than feeling a little weaker physically, everything else is actually fine. In fact, my spirit is even better than before. The only thing is that sometimes I want to go to the Drunken Red Pavilion,¡± Chi Defeng thought for a moment and said. Chen Fei frowned slightly. From the symptoms alone, it did not seem like there was any problem. It was just a manifestation of excessive indulgence. However, Chi Defeng¡¯s current physical condition was not completely explainable. ¡°You went to the Drunken Red Pavilion to find the same person?¡±Chen Fei asked. Yes!¡± Chi Defeng nodded. Thinking of that enchanting figure, Chi Defeng grinned. ¡°Do you think there¡¯s a possibility that you¡¯ve been used as a furnace? Chen Fei thought for a moment. He seemed to have seen such a record somewhere, but he could not remember it for a moment. However, Chi Defeng¡¯s current state was very similar to this one. However, if he was used as a furnace, the effect would be even more exaggerated. He might be crippled after one or two times. Chi Defeng could now run and jump, and he could still think about his lower body, but it didn¡¯t feel like it. Furnace? Chi Defeng¡¯s expression changed slightly, and he said, ¡°Drunken Red Pavilion is a place for business. How dare they do such a thing?¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t die immediately inside, so what¡¯s there to be afraid of? Chen Fei said in a low voice, ¡°Even if you go and cause trouble like this, they probably wouldn¡¯t admit to anything. It¡¯s more likely that others will think that you are not good at it.¡± Chi Defeng¡¯s face darkened. How could someone say that he was incapable? If he used this reason to make a fuss, others would probably laugh at him, and there would be no other outcome. ¡°If it was really the Drunken Red Pavilion, I reckon that they would treat you like this because they feel that you have no one to rely on.¡± Chi Defeng had quite a bit of money. For a business like the Drunken Red Pavilion, they would naturally not show mercy when they encountered a fat lamb to the slaughter. Moreover, with Chi Defeng¡¯s symptoms, it¡¯s hard to say that the Drunken Red Pavilion caused it. ¡°Then I won¡¯t go in the future.¡± Chi Defeng didn¡¯t think of making a scene. It didn¡¯t have much meaning, and he couldn¡¯t make a scene. To be able to open such a shop in the Immortal Cloud City, the background of the Drunken Red Pavilion must be shocking. Chi Defeng was at the Bone Tempering realm, and many of the guards in the Drunken Red House had higher cultivation levels than Chi Defeng. If they really went to make a scene, they would either be thrown out or captured in secret. No matter what, if Chi Defeng went to the Drunken Red Pavilion like this, he would not be able to obtain any good results. You haven¡¯t been there for a few days, but your complexion is getting worse. I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be resolved simply by not going.¡± Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng¡¯s dark circles that were already completely prominent. He thought for a moment and said, ¡°Go find Senior Guo and ask him if he has any ideas.¡± In the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei could only look for Guo Linshan. As for Feng Xiupu, Chen Fei¡¯s own matters were still manageable, but Chi Defeng¡¯s matter was, after all, separated by a person. They came to Guo Linshan¡¯s house. Guo Linshan was surprised to sec them. Guo Linshan was quite familiar with Chi Defeng. After all, they had stayed together in the Immortal Cloud City a few days ago. What¡¯s wrong?¡± In the house, Guo Linshan poured a cup of tea for the two of them. ¡°He might have been used as a furnace.¡¯1 Chen Fei pointed at Chi Defeng and briefly explained the situation. Chi Defeng smiled awkwardly. This kind of thing was not pleasant to hear, especially when he was used as a furnace by the people of the Drunken Red Pavilion. It was somewhat embarrassing. After listening to Chen Fei¡¯s explanation, Guo Linshan raised his eyebrows slightly. He used his strength to examine Chi Defeng¡¯s body and indeed found signs of his life force being exhausted. If this trend was not stopped, Chi Defeng might become old beyond recognition in a few months. ¡°Is there a way to treat it?¡± Seeing Guo Linshan¡¯s expression, Chi Defeng asked nervously. He did not have to worry about money living in such a prosperous place like the Immortal Cloud City now that he was helping Chen Fei. Under the circumstances of not pursuing martial arts cultivation, Chi Defeng could be said to be living quite comfortably. If he were to tell him at this time that such good days would never come again, Chi Defeng would truly be reluctant. ¡°It¡¯s a little difficult. If you try to resolve it forcefully, your cultivation will probably fall directly to the Body Tempering Realm.¡± Guo Linshan thought about it for a moment. Although Guo Linshan was not good at medicine, Chi Defeng¡¯s condition was not an illness. Instead, he was under the influence of a secret technique. If he didn¡¯t follow the routine and forcefully removed it, Chi Defeng wouldn¡¯t die, but the losses would be a little heavy. Chi Defeng¡¯s expression changed slightly. He had no expectations for his martial cultivation, but he did not want his cultivation to drop by one level, cither. This meant that one¡¯s essence, spirit, and soul would be damaged. Moreover, in order to cultivate to the Bone Tempering realm back then, he had to endure countless hardships. ¡°Are you going to look for the people from the Drunken Red Pavilion?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s best to find that person and discuss it with her. Then, there won¡¯t be any problems.¡± Guo Linshan nodded. Chen Fei turned to look at Chi Defeng. Chi Defeng also exchanged glances with Chen Fei. ¡°Her name is Bai Xinghui. Chi Defeng couldn¡¯t help but sigh. After all, it was just a one-night stand. He didn¡¯t expect it to be this serious. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll accompany you. I hope to spend some money to resolve this matter.¡± Guo Linshan said with a smile. He was a Visceral Tempering realm martial artist, and he was also an inner sect disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect. His status held some weight, and he hoped that it would have some effect. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. Sorry to trouble you, Brother Guo.¡± Chi Defeng wanted to bow and salute, but Guo Linshan held him up. ¡°We haven¡¯t finished our business yet. Moreover, there¡¯s no need for this between us.¡± Guo Linshan waved his hand and said with a smile. Chen Fei and the other two did not delay and immediately set off for the Immortal Cloud City. ¡°Oh right, Junior Brother, have you reached the peak of the third stage of the Origin Connection Technique?¡± On the way, Guo Linshan suddenly asked. Yes, I completed my cultivation last night and awakened the great strength characteristic.¡± Chen Fei nodded. Guo Linshan nodded with envy in his eyes. Anyone would be envious of his comprehension ability. The key was that Chen Fei was very diligent. Guo Linshan had been stimulated by Chen Fei recently, so he worked especially hard in his cultivation. It¡¯s best if you activate the Tremendous Strength characteristic once a day. The more it was used, the longer the duration of the Tremendous Strength characteristic would be.¡± Guo Linshan shared his experience. Arc all characteristics like this?¡± Chen Fei thought of the special state of the Tranquil Heart Technique. Almost. If you use it more often, your body will remember that state. It was said that there was someone in the sect who could maintain the state of Iron Bones at all times without weakening.¡± Guo Linshan nodded. Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. Ho could actually do this. Chen Fei thought of the feeling when he activated Tremendous Strength yesterday, as well as the characteristics of the Tranquil Heart Techniques. It seemed that when he used them, the two had a commonality. However, he needed to study it quietly or ask Feng Xiupu directly. FengXiupu should know something. After all, he was an Aperture Tempering state expert back then. The three of them ran at full speed, and soon, they arrived at the Drunken Red Pavilion. Compared to the bright lights and heavy traffic at night, the Drunken Red Pavilion was relatively deserted during the day. Many customers were probably still asleep and were still in their sweet dreams. During the day, the Drunken Red Pavilion was also open as usual. At night, they exchanged cups and drank wine, singing and dancing. During the day, they drank tea and listened to music. We are looking for a lady.¡± After taking a scat and serving tea, Guo Linshan turned to look at the maid. This kind of thing was to get straight to the point and find the main person. May I know who you are looking for?¡± Bai Xinghui, is she here?¡± Chi Defeng took out five taels of silver and pushed it in front of the maid. ¡°Yes, I will go and call Sister Bai over for you.¡± The maid kept the silver without leaving a trace, bowed slightly, and turned to leave. A moment later, a maid brought a woman over. She was a middle-aged woman, and her charm was still there. Even though she did not look young, her figure and appearance were still first-class. Chen Fei glanced at her. Chi Defeng had good taste Oh, it¡¯s you. I¡¯ve missed you for a long time. Bai Xinghui¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw Chi Defeng. She naturally sat beside him and snuggled into his embrace. She picked up a grape from the table, peeled it, and put it into Chi Defeng¡¯s mouth. Chi Defeng naturally opened his mouth and swallowed the grape. Only then did he realize what he was here for today, and his face could not help but darken. ¡°Aren¡¯t the grapes sweet? Then I¡¯ll pour some sweet tea for you.¡± Bai Xinghui saw Chi Defeng¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but smile. She poured a cup of tea into her mouth, and then, without any hesitation, she was about to kiss Chi Defeng¡¯s mouth. Chen Fei was stunned as he watched from the side. Good heavens, forget Chi Defeng, if it were any other man, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to resist such temptation. The key was that Bai Xinghui¡¯s actions, gestures, language, and expressions were all too natural and intimate. It was as if Chi Defeng was the only person in Bai Xinghui¡¯s world. Who could withstand this! 1 have something to ask you!¡± Chi Defeng swallowed his saliva and avoided Bai Xinghui¡¯s head as he spoke with a solemn expression. ¡°Yes. Bai Xinghui twisted her body as if she didn¡¯t have any bones. She was so alluring that people couldn¡¯t help but want to embrace her and dote on her. Bai Xinghui looked at Chi Defeng lovingly. She wanted Chi Defeng to drink this sweet tea. There was even a hint of desire in her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m talking business with you!¡± It was as if a surge of desire rushed straight to his head. Chi Defeng closed his eyes and opened them again, suppressing this desire. Chi Defeng was not a pervert, let alone now that he knew that there was something wrong with his body. Although Bai Xinghui¡¯s appearance made people drool, Chi Defeng still relied on his willpower to resist. Moreover, that sudden desire just now was definitely not normal. Oh? What do you want to talk to me about? Seeing Chi Defeng¡¯s firm attitude, Bai Xinghui swallowed the tea in her mouth. However, she seemed to drink too quickly, and a little tea flowed out of her mouth, making her drool, ¡°Am I being treated as a furnace by you?¡¯¡¯Chi Defeng looked at Bai Xinghui and asked. Master, that¡¯s not funny at alL Bai Xinghui covered her mouth with her hand and giggled. She glanced at Chi Defeng and said, ¡°I¡¯m just an ordinary woman.. How can I treat you as a furnace?¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Reincarnation of a Powerful Being Chapter 103: Reincarnation of a Powerful Being Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ever since Brother Chi came here, there has been a problem with his body.¡± Guo Linshan spoke up.¡± Let¡¯s not talk about the other matters for now. As long as Miss Bai is willing to undo this secret technique, everything can be discussed.¡± ¡°Sir, there are many things that you shouldn¡¯t say.¡± Bai Xinghui sat up straight and smiled at Guo Linshan. ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying. If this is why you¡¯re here for me, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t help you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve spent a lot of money to look for you a few times, and I¡¯ve never been stingy with my rewards. Even if we don¡¯t have any feelings for each other and treat it as a transaction, you can¡¯t harm me like this!¡± Chi Defeng looked at Bai Xinghui and said in a deep voice. He came to the Drunken Red Pavilion to spend money to buy happiness. He had had a good time, but such a terrible thing had happened. ¡°Miss Bai, once you undo the secret technique, we will treat everything as if nothing ever happened.¡± Guo Linshan said. There was no point in pursuing it. The right path was to resolve the matter. Moreover, the Drunken Red Pavilion had a powerful background. Since the losses were not great, it would be best if they could resolve this peacefully. ¡°Master, are you threatening me?¡± Bai Xinghui laughed and clapped her hands. A few figures appeared behind her. Bai Xinghui looked at Guo Linshan and the others and smiled. ¡°If you¡¯re here to find happiness, I¡¯m willing to serve you wholeheartedly. But if you¡¯re here to cause trouble, then forgive me for asking others for help.¡± Guo Linshan looked at the people behind Bai Xinghui. They were all at the Marrow Tempering realm, so Guo Linshan didn¡¯t care about their strength. However, if they really fought later, they would not be Marrow Tempering realm martial artists. ¡°Miss Bai, we came here today to discuss. If you have any conditions, you can actually state them.¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. A place like the Drunken Red Pavilion only sought money. As long as he had enough money, the problem should be solved. After all, Chi Defeng did not have anything that attracted people¡¯s attention. In the end, he was just an ordinary Bone Tempering martial artist. Moreover, he was a middle-aged man who had no hope of advancing on the path of martial arts. In this situation, what else could he be interested in other than the money of the late wind? Hahaha.¡± Bai Xinghui covered her mouth and chuckled. She glanced at Chen Fei and then turned to Chi Defeng. ¡°What conditions can I have? I just hope that you can come here every day.¡± As Bai Xinghui spoke, she caressed Chi Defeng¡¯s face with her slender hands and said, ¡°I¡¯m sure you still like me. If you feel uncomfortable, you can share your worries with me, okay?¡± Following Bai Xinghui¡¯s words, Chi Defeng¡¯s eyes slowly turned bloodshot. His body trembled slightly as if he had an instinctive urge to pounce on Bai Xinghui. Bai Xinghui smiled even more happily when she saw Chi Defeng suppressing his urges. The more Bai Xinghui laughed, the more Chi Defeng¡¯s body trembled. ¡°Miss Bai, this is a little too much!¡± Guo Linshan snorted coldly. A stream of energy pierced into Chi Defeng¡¯s body, and Chi Defeng¡¯s trembling body instantly calmed down. Chi Defeng leaned back in his chair and panted heavily. Just now, Chi Defeng thought that he couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. Just a little bit more, that kind of attack that was completely controlled by his body¡¯s instincts would have broken through all of Chi Defeng¡¯s defenses. ¡°It seems that you don¡¯t need my company. Then forgive me for taking my leave first.¡± Bai Xinghui smiled and bowed to Chen Fei and the other two before leaving. The few guards coldly glanced at Chen Fei and the others before disappearing from their spots. ¡°It seems that she plans to string you along for the rest of her life.¡± Guo Linshan looked at Chi Defeng and could not help but sigh. No matter what she said just now, Bai Xinghui didn¡¯t reveal anything. It was obvious that she was prepared so that you wouldn¡¯t be able to hold anything against her. Furthermore, Bai Xinghui had already figured out Chi Defeng¡¯s background. It was completely impossible. She wanted to completely devour him, so she definitely wouldn¡¯t let you die. How would she earn money if you died? To put it nicely, it was a long-term meal ticket. If you don¡¯t like it, it¡¯s robbery! ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯d rather have my cultivation fall than be manipulated by her!¡± Chi Defeng¡¯s face was somewhat pale. Since it couldn¡¯t be resolved peacefully, then he might as well do it the hard way. Chi Defeng considered himself to be an experienced person who hunted wild geese all day long. He never thought that one day, he would be pecked in the eye by a wild goose. It could only be said that in a place like the Immortal Cloud City, Chi Defeng had somewhat let down his guard, which was why he had silently fallen into the trap. Chen Fei frowned. He had just come to spend money to seek pleasure, but others had actually set him up. Why was there danger everywhere? ¡°If you can raise your cultivation to the Marrow Tempering realm, you won¡¯t have to fear this secret technique.¡± Guo Linshan said in a low voice, ¡°Bai Xinghui¡¯s cultivation level was not high, and someone in the Marrow Refining realm could easily remove the secret technique she planted.¡± Chi Defeng laughed bitterly. He was now a middle-aged man, and he had broken through to the Bone Tempering realm by chance. Now that his body was on the decline, it was easier said than done to advance to the next level in his martial arts realm. ¡°Is Bai Xinghui the only one who can remove this technique?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°Normally, yes. However, if an Aperture Refinement expert was willing to help, they could use the power of the Spirit Tempering technique to dispel this technique easily.¡± Guo Linshan thought for a moment and said. Cultivating the aperture required the power of the mind to measure and develop the aperture points. The power of the mind was extremely pure and refined. It could even find the illusory existence of the aperture points. It was simply too easy to use it to solve a secret technique. However, if they had a relationship with a cultivator in that state, they would not need to go through Bai Xinghui. As long as they mentioned it, Drunken Red Pavilion would have to give them some face, so there was no need to go through so much trouble. Of course, the Primordial Sword Sect had Aperture Tempering stage cultivators, but how could those elders help an outsider? If Feng Xiupu¡¯s cultivation level hadn¡¯t fallen, he would have been able to do it. However, now that his cultivation had regressed back to the Visceral Tempering realm, his mental strength had also shrunk, and he only retained a bit of the strength of the Aperture Tempering Realm. If he wanted to help Chi Defeng remove the secret technique, he would probably have to expend an enormous amount of energy. ¡°Is there anything specific things to take note of?¡± Chen Fei suddenly asked. Chen Fei thought about it. Although Chen Fei was limited by his cultivation, the amount and quality of his mind power were very ordinary. But because of the Tranquil Heart Technique and the Spirit Tool Comprehension, Chen Fei was actually quite flexible when controlling the power of his mind. This was especially true for the Spirit Tool Comprehension technique. It was to train the power of the mind and then use those half-spirit tools. After cultivating the Spirit Tool Comprehension to the Proficient level, Chen Fei¡¯s control over the power of the mind was already much stronger than before. If he cultivated this technique to great Completion, perhaps he could resolve this? Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei with some doubt. Could it be that Chen Fei still wanted to do it himself? Chen Fei didn¡¯t say anything. He called the two of them to leave the Drunken Red Pavilion. The three of them returned to the courtyard they rented. Chen Fei took out the Receival Bead when they entered the room. Guo Linshan took a look at the Receival Bead, and his eyes could not help but slowly widen. Guo Linshan was all too familiar with the shriveled appearance of the Receival Bead. It was a sign that the Receival Bead¡¯s power was almost exhausted. However, after a day, the Receival Pearl would automatically absorb Vital Qi and recover. However, this was not the main point. The main point was that Chen Fei had just obtained the secret manual of Spirit Tool Comprehension yesterday. Then, he had mastered it that night and used the Receival Bead. How could he have exhausted the Receival Bead to such an extent? What kind of learning speed was this? What kind of comprehension was this? Guo Linshan had always overestimated Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension ability, but Chen Fei had given him a great shock time and time again. How could a true disciple have such comprehension? If the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect were so exaggerated, the Primordial Sword Sect would surpass the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. ¡°Junior Brother, do you sometimes have strange thoughts in your head, or do you realize that you¡¯re a very powerful person in your dreams?¡± Guo Linshan suddenly asked mysteriously. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Chen Fei looked at Guo Linshan strangely. What did he mean by dreaming that he was a very powerful person? Chen Fei often dreamed of his previous life. ¡°That¡¯s right. I suspect that you¡¯re the reincarnation of a mighty figure, hahaha.¡± Guo Linshan laughed at the end of his sentence. There was no other meaning. He was simply shocked by Chen Fei¡¯s talent, and then he had such a strange idea. The corner of Chen Fei¡¯s mouth twitched. What kind of idea was this? ¡°That Immortal Cloud Sword Sect did not accept you. It¡¯s really¡­¡± Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei. He felt pity for Chen Fei, but at the same time, he felt a strange sense of relief. The conditions of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect were undoubtedly much better than those of the Primordial Sword Sect. For example, they had the standard issue Receival Bead, as well as many other good things that the Primordial Sword Sect did not have. Based on Guo Linshan¡¯s observation of Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension ability, if he could start from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, it wouldn¡¯t take long for Chen Fei to shine. The starting point of the Primordial Sword Sect was undoubtedly much lower, and the amount they could give was also much less. However, Guo Linshan was very happy that Chen Fei had entered the Primordial Sword Sect. This meant that there might be a top expert in the Primordial Sword Sect in the future who could carry the entire Primordial Sword Sect forward. Moreover, only Feng Xiupu knew about Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension ability. As long as he kept it a secret, Chen Fei would be able to grow as quickly as possible while he was still weak. He would not have to worry about dying halfway. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, let¡¯s get down to business. How do I use my mind power to undo this secret technique?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°I don¡¯t know the exact method either. The general process is to use your core soul energy to sense the secret technique and then remove it.¡± Guo Linshan gestured. Chi Defeng looked at Guo Linshan. It was like he had said something without saying anything. Chen Fei also looked at Guo Linshan with the same gaze. ¡°Hahaha, I¡¯ll give it a try first. My mental strength has been quite good recently.¡± Feeling a little awkward under the gazes of Chen Fei and the other two, Guo Linshan let Chi Defeng sit properly and then placed a hand on Chi Defeng¡¯s wrist. Chi Defeng felt an external force circulating in his body and finally stopping at his abdomen as if it was searching for something. A moment later, Guo Linshan¡¯s forehead began to sweat. After some time, Guo Linshan opened his eyes, his face pale. ¡°I found it. It¡¯s probably at this location. The force is too rough and can only be solved by force. However, my core soul energy isn¡¯t precise enough, so I can only vaguely see the segments and can¡¯t unravel them,¡± Guo Linshan said tircdly.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Essence Qi Invigorating the Body Chapter 104: Essence Qi Invigorating the Body Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. He stepped forward curiously and placed his hand on Chi Defeng¡¯s wrist. In his mind, he followed the method of Spirit Tool Comprehension and mobilized his mental strength. Together with his own strength, he entered Chi Defeng¡¯s body. Very soon, Chen Fci discovered a seed-shaped force in Chi Defeng¡¯s abdomen. This kind of force was not his own, but at this moment, it was deeply entangled with the surrounding flesh and even Chi Defeng¡¯s own force. Under the vision of the core soul energy, this seed seemed quite exquisite. It was really impossible to cut off the connection between this seed and Chi Defeng by relying on force without any special methods. If he were to cut it head-on, Chi Defeng¡¯s strength and physical body would be greatly damaged. It was as Guo Linshan had estimated, he would directly drop a realm, and his physical body would even be inferior to an ordinary Body Tempering realm. However, if it was not dealt with, this seed would still continue to absorb qi, blood, and force to strengthen itself. It was equivalent to a slow death. From what had happened in the Drunken Red Pavilion, this seed was completely under Bai Xinghui¡¯s control. If the other party had the intention to kill Chi Defeng, they just had to make the seed explode, and Chi Defeng would either die or be crippled. ¡°Impressive!¡± A moment later, Chen Fei opened his eyes and rubbed his temples. This seed was really powerful. Just looking at its structure, the level of the secret technique was probably not low. It was unknown if this was Bai Xinghui¡¯s personal doing or if all the women in the Drunken Red Pavilion knew how to do this and then decided who to plant the seed in. How is it?¡± Guo Linshan asked. ¡°I can¡¯t untie it either.¡± Chen Fei shook his head, and Chi Defeng¡¯s expression darkened. This feeling of being controlled by someone and by a prostitute, no less, was really terrible. The key was that the other party was clearly trying to eat up every bit of value on him. ¡°I¡¯ll just force it out. It¡¯s just a drop in realm. In any case, I don¡¯t have any ambition in martial arts.¡± Chi Defeng forced a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll try again in a few days.¡± Chen Fei smiled and waved his hand. ¡°You can also go next door to look for Senior Si later. Perhaps he can help you with his methods.¡± Chi Defeng¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up. With the mysterious nature of the Resisting Evil lineage, perhaps there really was a way to remove it. At the thought of this, Chi Defeng thanked Chen Fei and rushed out. Chi Defeng didn¡¯t go next door immediately. Instead, he went to the street to buy some presents, especially snacks that children loved to eat before he paid a visit. An hour later, Chi Defeng returned. His face was no longer as gloomy as before. ¡°Is it solved?¡± Guo Linshan looked at Chi Defeng¡¯s expression and asked in surprise. Was this Evil Resister so skilled in using his core soul energy? ¡°I didn¡¯t, but Old Master used a secret technique to seal this thing,¡± Chi Defeng said with a smile. ¡°How long can it last?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. It was very difficult to maintain something like a seal in the human body. ¡°Three months. You can look for Old Master Si again after three months, but then it can only be sealed for two months then.¡± ¡°It will become more and more difficult to seal in the future.¡± Guo Linshan nodded. This seal was a temporary solution. ¡°Old Master Si said that if it really doesn¡¯t work in the end, he can help remove this seed. My cultivation will still regress, but he should be able to stabilize it at the initial stage of the Bone Tempring realm.¡± Chi Defeng grinned. As long as he didn¡¯t completely fall into the Body Tempering realm, Chi Defeng felt that he could still accept it. ¡°That¡¯s great! It seems that you will be fine in the short term. I will practice my mind power for the next few days and see if there is any other way.¡± Chen Fei also smiled. This matter was more than half resolved. However, that was only half of it. The culprit, Bai Xinghui, was still safe and sound in the Drunken Red Pavilion. This feeling of suffering a loss in silence and not being able to get back at it was too terrible. Most importantly, Bai Xinghui was usually active in the Immortal Cloud City, and she would always have a few guards by her side. It was very difficult to kidnap someone on the street, and the impact would be extremely bad. Drunken Red Pavilion would probably send their best fighters. After all, they had touched their young lady, and it was in the Immortal Cloud City. If the Drunken Red Pavilion did not react, the others would probably look down on them. At that time, the Drunken Red Pavilion would operate at full force even if it was just to intimidate them. Therefore, logically speaking, this matter could only be taken as a lesson and swallowed back. Chen Fei ground his teeth. He thought about the seed in Chi Defeng¡¯s body and had an idea in his mind. However, he could not implement it now. He needed to have the ability to control his own core soul energy more precisely. Chi Defeng stayed in the Immortal Cloud City while Chen Fei and Guo Linshan returned to the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°Master, disciple requests an audience!¡± Chen Fei came to the courtyard of Feng Xiupu and cupped his hands. ¡°Come in.¡± Feng Xiupu was in the courtyard. When he saw Chen Fei enter, he couldn¡¯t help but reveal a smile. ¡°Have you finished cultivating the third stage of the Origin Connection Techinque?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve cultivated it to perfection.¡± Chen Fei nodded and activated the characteristic¡¯s huge strength. Chen Fei¡¯s figure slightly expanded, and his muscles looked even colder and more stylish. ¡°Good! Feng Xiupu laughed loudly when he saw Chen Fei activate the special characteristics of his cultivation technique. Although Chen Fei had said that he would be able to cultivate the third level of the Origin Connection Technique to perfection today, Feng Xiupu was still somewhat uncertain about the specifics. It was just that it was too fast, so fast that it was somewhat unreal. ¡°Come over here. I¡¯ll explain to you the cultivation method for the fourth stage of the Origin Connection Technique.¡± Feng Xiupu waved his hand, and Chen Fei hurriedly sat on the stone chair. After spending nearly four hours, Feng Xiupu was worried that Chen Fei might have missed out on something, so he repeated the fourth stage of the Origin Connection Technique twice before stopping. ¡°If you have any questions, you can raise them now,¡± Feng Xiupu said patiently. ¡°I have no more doubts. Thank you, Master, for imparting strength!¡± Chen Fei stood up and bowed. ¡°Cultivation Cultivation Method: Origin Connection Technique Stage Four (1/12000)¡± The proficiency requirement was doubled compared to the third level. However, with the Meridian Protecting Pill, Chen Fei would be able to cultivate the fourth level to perfection in about ten days. At that time, he would be able to look forward to seeing how the fourth level of the Origin Connection Technique would help his inner strength cultivation. Feng Xiupu smiled and waved his hand, signaling Chen Fei to sit down again. ¡°Martial arts cultivation is like sailing against the current. If you don¡¯t advance, you will retreat.¡± Feng Xiupu warned, mainly because he was afraid that the young man would become complacent. ¡°I understand.¡± Chen Fei nodded. He recalled what Guo Linshan had said about the characteristics and quickly asked Feng Xiupu, ¡°Master, the characteristics obtained from our cultivation techniques have a time limit. According to Senior Brother Guo, some people could ignore this restriction and keep using the characteristic?¡± This was equivalent to turning an active skill into a passive skill. There was no need to activate it, and a casual attack would be a skill. It was simply a bloody profit. ¡°Those in the Body Tempering realm can¡¯t do this. At most, they can extend the time. If you want to do what you said, you have to reach the Aperture Tempering Realm.¡± Feng Xiupu shook his head and said, ¡°The Aperture Tempering realm can rely on the mental energy to solidify the characteristics into the apertures.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. It could really be like this. However, it was too early for Chen Fei to involve his apertures. ¡°After you¡¯ve familiarized yourself with the Spirit Tool Comprehension Technique, you can use your mental strength a little. In the future, if you encounter danger and want to extend the duration of the characteristic, you can consider adding his mental power.¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei with a serious expression. ¡°However, you must remember not to use this method unless it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise, it will easily hurt your mind. If your mind were injured, it would be extremely difficult for you to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm in the future!¡± As Feng Xiupu spoke, he taught Chen Fei some tricks. Chen Fei learned it in one go- Feng Xiupu didn¡¯t want to mention this method, but sometimes, people would inevitably encounter danger, even fatal danger. At that time, it was undoubtedly a little pedantic to consider the future. At this moment, having a desperate move was much better than waiting for death to arrive. 15 minutes later, Chen Fei left Feng Xiupu¡¯s courtyard and returned to his own house. First, he refined all the medicinal herbs that Chi Defeng had sent over in the morning into the Eternal Floating Pill. At the same time, he also increased his proficiency in the Flying Ascent Pill by quite a bit. Following that, Chen Fei swallowed the Meridian Protecting Pill and frantically cultivated the Origin Connection Technique. After six hours, Chen Fei took advantage of the break to start drawing the pattern of the Spirit Tool Comprehension. Apart from eating and defecating, he did not rest for even a moment. From the evening until the next morning, when Chi Defeng came to visit, he finally stopped. Seeing Chi Defeng again, Chi Defeng¡¯s expression became much better, and the dark circles under his eyes also returned to normal. After handing over some medicinal pills and herbs, Chen Fei walked around the sect. After relieving himself, he returned to his room and began to cultivate. This kind of non-stop cultivation continued for three days and three nights until Spirit Tool Comprehension was officially cultivated to Great Completion. Chen Fei held the Receival Bead in his hand, and the visualization image in his mind flashed slightly. The Receival Bead turned into a circle of light and surrounded Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s mind moved, and the Vital Energy outside the light circle instantly surged over, rushing into Chen Fei¡¯s body. The circle of light formed by the Receival Pearl shattered, and the scene around Chen Fei returned to normal. Chen Fei was not in the mood to pay attention to anything else. At this moment, he was frantically circulating the Origin Connection Technique, refining the Vital Energy in his body one by one, turning it into his own inner strength. After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, Chen Fei opened his eyes and looked at the interface. A smile appeared on his face. His inner strength increased by more than 500 points. The price he paid was that he had used up more than half of his core soul energy, and at the same time, the Receival Bead seemed to have turned into a withered wood bead. Chen Fei had used the Spirit Tool Comprehension at the consummate level and circulated it at full force, instantly activating the Receival Bead¡¯s greatest ability. Relying on a siphoning effect, he absorbed an additional portion of Vital Energy back. The Receival Bead wasn¡¯t damaged, and Chen Fei absorbed a portion of the Vital Energy. The consumption of his mental energy was also very little, which was a huge gain. The increase in inner strength was proof of this. However, there should be a limit to this kind of Vital Energy infusion. Chen Fei had recently sensed that his foundation was probably a little weak. After all, he was only in the Bone Tempering realm, so his body was not strong enough. Early the next morning, Chi Defeng arrived as scheduled. ¡°Do you want revenge?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. ¡°Revenge for what?¡± ¡°Bai Xinghui!¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Spare Me Chapter 105: Spare Me Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chi Defeng was slightly startled. He then shook his head and said, ¡°Forget it. We can¡¯t afford to offend the Drunken Red Pavilion. It¡¯s not worth it to throw you in for this matter.¡± Chi Defeng was still aware of the Drunken Red Pavilion¡¯s existence. He had already decided to let this matter go. ¡°I didn¡¯t ask you to beat her to death on the street.¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Although this method of revenge was the most direct, the consequences were also the most serious. ¡°It¡¯s not realistic to kidnap her.¡± Chi Defeng thought that Chen Fei was planning to change his appearance and snatch the person back. However, the commotion was still too big and could easily lead to other consequences. ¡°No.¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. Why was he thinking from such a perspective? If he really wanted to use this method to take revenge, he wouldn¡¯t have to wait for so many days. ¡°Then how do you plan to take revenge?¡± Chi Defeng asked doubtfully. ¡°Using this.¡± As Chen Fei spoke, he took out a jade pendant from his pocket. It was the half-spirit artifact he had obtained from Shi Xucqin. ¡°How do I use it?¡± Chi Defeng recognized this jade pendant. Back then, he had seen Chen Fei and Guo Linshan study it, but they didn¡¯t seem to be able to figure it out. ¡°Turn the seed in your body around.¡± ¡°But before that, we have to return to Immortal Cloud City first and get Old Master Si to undo the seal in your body. Only then can I modify the seed.¡± ¡°Reversal? Unseal?¡± Chi Defeng frowned slightly, but he did not refuse. Although the duration of the seal would be shortened if the seal was removed and sealed again, Chi Defeng still chose to believe in Chen Fei. After spending so much time together, they had this bit of trust. After spending an hour, the two of them arrived at Si Yuanhai¡¯s courtyard in Immortal Cloud City. Si Yinan was reading aloud from a book, but her gaze would occasionally glance at Chen Fei and the other man. Her dark eyes were rolling around, and no one knew what she was planning. ¡°It¡¯s not difficult to undo the seal. However, you might feel a little pain after it¡¯s undone. The seed will instantly absorb your blood essence and force,¡± Si Yuanhai whispered. Chi Defeng was stunned for a moment, but he still nodded his head. That seed specialized in absorbing these things. After sealing it for a few days, it did not absorb anything. If he suddenly unsealed it, it had to suck him with all its might. Chen Fei stood at the side, stroking the jade pendant in his hand. According to Chen Fei¡¯s original plan, he would wait until he had perfected his Spirit Tool Comprehension, then he would start to use his core soul energy to try to undo the seed in Chi Defeng¡¯s body. The success rate might not be high, but if he tried a few more times, there might be a chance. No matter how bad it was, it could also be used to train one¡¯s mental strength. In the end, after exploring the function of this jade pendant for the past few days, Chen Fei actually discovered the extraordinary part of this jade pendant. This half-spirit jade pendant could distort reality to a certain extent according to one¡¯s thoughts, allowing one to achieve what one wanted. When Chen Fei discovered this, he was shocked. There was actually such a half-spirit weapon. However, as Chen Fei delved deeper into the research, he realized that this degree of distortion of reality was a little small, and the scope was also a little narrow. It wasn¡¯t like if you wished for a soybean on the jade pendant, the soybean would appear in front of you. It wasn¡¯t a way to change reality. Instead, the raw soybeans would be placed in front of you. If you activated the jade pendant and wanted a cooked soybean, then the original raw soybean would turn into a cooked soybean. It sounded a little useless. After all, it was too easy to cook raw soybeans. However, if the jade pendant¡¯s ability were used on a human body and modified in a small area, that little difference e would be unbelievable. The first thing Chen Fei thought of was to increase the growth of his inner strength. However, it was a pity that Chen Fei did not execute such a general command. He did not know whether it was because the range was too wide or the jade pendant¡¯s ability was limited. He even wasted Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength. Then, Chen Fei wanted to obtain the Vital Energy, but the jade pendant still did not respond. In the end, after countless experiments, Chen Fei finally understood the true operation process of this jade pendant. That is, the scope of the modification order you give can¡¯t be too large. Because if it¡¯s too large, the jade pendant doesn¡¯t have this ability. For example, Shi Xueqin used this jade pendant to melt the ice, stop the bleeding, and blind Chen Fei. They were all relatively simple commands, so they could be completed. In the end, Chen Fei chose to strengthen the toughness of some of his meridians when he circulated the Origin Connection Technique. When Chen Fei¡¯s mental power was exhausted, those meridians would return to their original state. In the end, Chen Fei discovered that this change was only temporary. When his core soul energy was exhausted, he would still be the same as before. While Chen Fei was thinking, Si Yuanhai had already slapped Chi Defeng¡¯s abdomen. Chi Defeng¡¯s facial features twisted as if there were worms in his stomach, forcefully tearing at his flesh and blood. In just a moment, Chi Defeng was drenched in cold sweat. Fortunately, this situation did not last long and slowly disappeared. Chi Defeng¡¯s face was pale, and he looked like he was suffering from a loss in both qi and blood. Chi Defeng shakily walked to a chair at the side and sat down. He took a few deep breaths before he gradually calmed down. At that moment, Chi Defeng thought that his stomach was punctured. That feeling was too uncomfortable. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± Chi Defeng wiped the sweat off his forehead. He turned to look at Chen Fei. ¡°Good! Chen Fei nodded and came in front of Chi Defeng. The visualization diagram of the Spirit Tool Comprehension flashed in his mind, and the jade pendant in his hand emitted a faint light. Chen Fei grabbed Chi Defeng¡¯s wrist, and the faint light of the jade pendant rushed into Chi Defeng¡¯s body. Under the vision of the core soul energy, Chen Fei saw the seed in an instant. Compared to a few days ago, the seed was now a little bigger. The blood essence and force flowed within it, and Chen Fei could actually see some of the structures within it more clearly. By relying on this secret technique, if Bai Xinghui continued to have sex with Chi Defeng, she would be able to absorb the energy within the seed and convert it into her own resources. Chen Fei did not delay. He activated the faint light and wrapped the seed up. If Chen Fei willed it, he would have some confidence in moving this seed out of Chi Defeng¡¯s body. But if he really did this, it would be too easy on Bai Xinghui. Reversal! As he gave the command to the jade pendant, the faint light trembled. Under the effect of the faint light, the seed in Chi Defeng¡¯s body changed its structure slightly in a way that Chen Fei could not understand. The power of the jade pendant was that you only needed to give a general command without really knowing how to modify it. If the jade pendant could do it, it could achieve it. If you can¡¯t, then even if you exhaust your mental strength, the jade pendant still won¡¯t be able to do it. Fortunately, the seed in Chi Defeng¡¯s body could be modified. In just a moment, the faint light stopped trembling, which meant that the modification was completed. However, Chen Fei¡¯s core soul energy was still being consumed because he still needed to maintain this modification. Once his core soul energy was exhausted, the modification would return to its original state. Chen Fei used 80% of his core soul energy to stimulate the jade pendant¡¯s faint light and let it stay within Chi Defeng¡¯s body. ¡°Let¡¯s go find Bai Xinghui!¡± Chen Fei opened his eyes and looked at Chi Defeng with a smile. Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei with some doubt and said, ¡°Why are you looking for her?¡± ¡°Do what you usually do with her.¡± Chen Fei raised his eyebrows and said with a smile. ¡°What do they usually do?¡± A tender voice sounded. Si Yinan put down the book in her hand and asked curiously. ¡°Children shouldn¡¯t get involved in adult matters!¡± Chi Defeng¡¯s old face couldn¡¯t help but turn red. ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear it. It¡¯s just that you guys are too loud and are disturbing my study!¡± Si Yinan pursed her lips and glared at Chi Defeng. She ran into the house to express her dissatisfaction. ¡°Go quickly. The power of this jade pendant can only last for an hour.¡± Chen Fei urged. ¡°An hour is not enough.¡± Chi Defeng stood up and noticed something different. The discomfort he felt just now was quickly being alleviated. He estimated that in a moment, he would be able to return to the state before he was sealed. ¡°You should go quickly.¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but scold him jokingly. At this time, he was still showing off. Chi Defeng revealed his yellow front teeth. His figure flashed as he ran in the direction of the Drunken Red Pavilion. Chen Fei chatted with Si Yuanhai for a while before returning to his courtyard to wait for Chi Defeng to return. On the other side, Chi Defeng¡¯s feet were running as fast as the wind. In less than the time it took to brew a cup of tea, he had already reached the Drunken Red Pavilion. ¡°Sir, please come in.¡± Seeing Chi Defeng¡¯s impatient appearance, the servant girl of the Drunken Red Pavilion couldn¡¯t help but cover her mouth and chuckle. This kind of impatient guest was rare in the Drunken Red Pavilion. ¡°Bai Xinghui. I¡¯m looking for Bai Xinghui.¡± Chi Defeng took a deep breath and directly called out. ¡°Sister Bai is here. Please have a cup of tea first.¡± The maid smiled. ¡°There¡¯s no need to shout.¡± As Chi Defeng spoke, he directly took out five taels of silver and placed them in the hands of the maidservant. The smile on the maid¡¯s face grew wider as she brought Chi Defeng to Bai Xinghui¡¯s room. ¡°Sister Bai, there¡¯s a guest.¡± ¡°Bai Xinghui, it¡¯s me!¡± Chi Defeng directly interrupted the maid¡¯s words and then pushed open the door and walked in. ¡°Master, you finally came to find me.¡± Bai Xinghui was lying lazily on the bed. When she saw Chi Defeng, she couldn¡¯t help but smile triumphantly. In the end, he still came back. Bai Xinghui waved her hand at the maid, who obediently retreated and closed the door. ¡°Master, do you want to drink some wine? I¡¯ll serve you well.¡± Bai Xinghui was just about to get up when Chi Defeng pounced on her and pinned her onto the bed. The maid outside the door did not leave. Instead, she waited at the side. If there was any need, she could deal with it in time. However, before she could receive any other orders, she heard a loud noise coming from inside the room. ¡°Master, don¡¯t be anxious. You can take it slow.¡± ¡°Slow down, you¡¯re tearing my clothes.¡± ¡°You¡¯re hurting me.¡± ¡°Master, spare my life.¡± An hour later, Chi Defeng walked out of the house in high spirits. He looked as if he had become a few years younger, and the aura on his body was even approaching the peak of the Bone Tempering realm. The maid curiously peeked into the room. Bai Xinghui was sprawled on the bed like soft mud. Her expression was haggard, as if she had aged by a year or two. However, there was a satisfied smile on her face.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Rude and Unreasonable Chapter 106: Rude and Unreasonable Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei was thinking in the courtyard about how to make better use of the function of the jade pendant. Although strengthening a portion of his meridians would allow his proficiency in the Origin Connection Technique to increase even faster, Chen Fei wanted to directly absorb Vital Energy. After all, this was the most practical. ¡°The jade pendant¡¯s ability is not enough to just recreate another Receival Bead. I wonder if it can add some power to the Receival Bead to increase its ability a little.¡± Chen Fei was rubbing his chin and thinking about the details when he saw Chi Defeng return with a smug look on his face. ¡°How is it?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°It¡¯s just a woman. How difficult can it be?¡± Chi Defeng laughed loudly and continued, ¡°I¡¯ve already gotten her to undo the secret technique. If she didn¡¯t, I¡¯m afraid she won¡¯t be able to get out of bed for a few days.¡± Chi Defeng wasn¡¯t boasting. If he was not worried that someone would die and incur the wrath of the Drunken Red Pavilion, Chi Defeng would have been even more ruthless. Now, not only had Chi Defeng removed the hidden danger in his body, but he had also sucked back a lot of Vital Energy. He had even taken another step forward, and there was hope for him to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm. Chen Fei also noticed the change in Chi Defeng¡¯s aura. From the beginning, he was on the verge of dropping his cultivation level, but now, he actually had hope of breaking through. It was truly a world of difference. Chen Fei was a little envious. However, this kind of essence was somewhat impure, so Chen Fei couldn¡¯t really use this method. Chi Defeng certainly didn¡¯t care if it was pure or not. If he could break through to the Marrow Tempering realm, it would be a huge gain. ¡°In the future, it¡¯s better not to go to the Drunken Red Pavilion. Let¡¯s end this matter here,¡± Chen Fei whispered. He had taught Bai Xinghui a lesson and allowed Chi Defeng to benefit from the Vital Energy that she had worked so hard to obtain. This could be considered as letting this matter go. ¡°I know. I¡¯m already satisfied with this.¡± Chi Defeng nodded. He understood this. Now that things had turned out this way, it had already far exceeded his expectations. What else could he be unhappy about? In the afternoon, Chen Fei drank some wine with Chi Defeng before returning to the Primordial Sword Sect. With Chi Defeng¡¯s matter settled, Chen Fei resumed his daily cultivation state. Now that everything was developing in a good direction, Chen Fei naturally had no reason to slack off. ¡°Bang!¡± On the way back to the sect, Chen Fei had just stepped over a hill when a loud boom came. Chen Fei looked up and saw two people fighting. From the looks of it, both of them were Marrow Tempering martial artists. One of them was much stronger and currently had the upper hand. However, if he wanted to truly win, it would probably take a lot of time. Chen Fei took a glance and did not meddle in other people¡¯s business. He planned to take a detour. Chen Fei had already seen this kind of fight a few times on this road. Every time Chen Fei heard the sound, he would avoid it far away to avoid any trouble. ¡°That friend, don¡¯t leave yet. Help me capture this person and I will definitely reward you handsomely!¡± Shen Dingyan¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Chen Fei. ¡°He¡¯s a murderer and a robber, he might kill you too!¡± The other person¡¯s expression contorted as he shouted. ¡°Nonsense! When I capture you later, I¡¯ll tear your mouth apart first!¡± Shen Dingyan narrowed his eyes slightly, and a cold light shone in his eyes. ¡°The two of you can resolve your own matters. I have no intention of participating.¡± Chen Fei threw down these words, turned around, and ran into the distance. Chen Fei didn¡¯t believe that he would thank him heavily. Even if he did, Chen Fei would not stay. ¡°You¡¯re a disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect, right?¡± Shen Dingyan looked at the direction Chen Fei ran in and Chen Fei¡¯s clothes. He could not help but shout, ¡°I¡¯m a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. This person insulted my sect, so I hope you can help me!¡± ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense!¡± Another person cursed. Chen Fei¡¯s figure paused for a moment, but he did not stop or reply. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the forest. Chen Fei heard the explosion behind him and frowned. He did not expect to meet a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. However, this matter had nothing to do with him. He didn¡¯t want to get involved and get into trouble. After returning to the sect, Chen Fei first finished refining the Eternal Floating Pill. Then, as usual, he began to cultivate the Origin Connection Technique. Six hours later, Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength had already recovered by half. Chen Fei began to experiment with the coordination between the jade pendant and the Receival Bead. Five days passed in the blink of an eye. In the room, Chen Fei activated his Spirit Tool Comprehension and activated the Receival Bead and the jade pendant at the same time. The faint light from the jade pendant was added to the Receival Bead. In the next moment, a suction force pulled the surrounding Vital Energy. The circle of light on the Receival Bead shattered, and the jade pendant¡¯s faint light also disappeared. Chen Fei endured the pain in his head and circulated the Origin Connection Technique with all his might. After a full 15 minutes, Chen Fei¡¯s slightly trembling body finally stopped. Opening his eyes, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes were filled with joy. It was a success. After a period of experimentation, Chen Fei had finally combined the functions of the two half-spirit weapons. Chen Fei looked at the message on the panel and could not help but laugh out loud. His inner strength had increased by more than 700 points. Compared to the original 500 points of inner strength that he had gained from using the Receival Bead alone, it had increased by almost half. Coupled with the pills and the support of the Origin Connection Technique, Chen Fei¡¯s inner strength growth in a day exceeded a thousand points. Even if the other conditions remained unchanged, Chen Fei could break through to the Marrow Tempering realm in less than two months. It had not been long since he had broken through to the Bone Tempering realm in Apricot Fen City. The originally planned time of more than a year was now completely compressed. ¡°The path of martial arts is still very long. I still have to continue working hard!¡± Chen Fei sat down cross-legged again and began to cultivate the Tranquil Origin Technique. Mind power was related to the future of the Aperture Tempering realm. Even now, if his mind power were strong enough, it would give Chen Fei more time to control the jade pendant. When his mental strength grew, Chen Fei could use the jade pendant to continue to stabilize his meridians. He would not be like now, where all his mental strength was used to guide Vital Energy. ¡°You¡¯re getting married?¡± Early the next morning, Chi Defeng delivered the medicinal herbs. The first thing he said when he saw Chen Fei stunned him. ¡°Yeah, after so many years, it¡¯s time to find someone to be with.¡± Chi Defeng said with a smile. ¡°Where are you going to find one?¡± Chi Defeng was actually already over fifty years old. It was just that the foundation of a martial artist made him look quite young. At this time, it was quite normal to want to find someone to live together. ¡°You¡¯ve seen her before.¡± Chi Defeng said mysteriously. ¡°I¡¯ve seen her before?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. Looking at Chi Defeng¡¯s rather smug appearance, a thought flashed through his mind. He looked at Chi Defeng with widened eyes. ¡°Bai Xinghui?¡± Chen Fei asked with some uncertainty. ¡°Hahaha, what are you thinking?¡± Chi Defeng laughed proudly. Chen Fei wiped his forehead. A few days ago, the two of them were like fire and water. If they were going to become a family all of a sudden, that would be too strange. Chen Fei even suspected that Bai Xinghui was plotting something or that Drunken Red Pavilion was plotting something. Then who is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Lan ¡®er who came with the Immortal Cloud Merchant Band. Do you remember?¡± Chi Defeng said with a smile. Chen Fei thought back and had a slight impression, but the two of them did not expect to be able to contact each other. ¡°We set up two tables at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant this afternoon. Come drink with us?¡± Chi Defeng invited. ¡°Good! Chen Fei smiled and nodded. He knew that Chi Defeng was a little scared of the Drunken Red Pavilion, so he might as well find someone to live with. ¡°Hahaha, let¡¯s go find Brother Guo again!¡± Seeing Chen Fei agree, Chi Defeng laughed loudly. The two of them came to Guo Linshan¡¯s house, but after knocking on the door, they didn¡¯t see him. Chen Fei asked around and found out that Guo Linshan had gone into seclusion to consolidate his foundation and prepare for the true inheritance. The two of them rushed to the Immortal Cloud City. Chen Fei met Lan Yunzhi in a private room of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. Compared to the time when she was in the convoy, Lan Yunzhi looked much better now. After all, she was exposed to the wind and the sun. Although she couldn¡¯t be compared to Bai Xinghui, she was still pretty. Chi Defeng did not hold a grand banquet because he did not know many people in the Immortal Cloud City. Other than Si Yuanhai and a few others, Chi Defeng only had some friends he had made when he set up his stall, as well as Lan Yunzhi¡¯s family. He did not do any etiquette. Chi Defeng got married for the sake of living. Chi Defeng did not care about the red tape, and Lan Yunzhi naturally did the same. The banquet lasted for an hour before everyone gradually dispersed. Chen Fei found a seat by the window in the Drunken Immortal Restaurant and ordered a pot of tea. He watched the people coming and going below. He did not cultivate today, but Chen Fei felt a long-lost sense of ease. ¡°One for tension and one for relaxation, the path of literature and martial arts. It seems that I have to take a break sometimes.¡± Picking up the teacup and taking a sip of tea, Chen Fei leaned back in his chair and narrowed his eyes slightly. Listening to the zither music, Chen Fei felt as if he was floating in the clouds. His entire body and mind calmed down. The Origin Connection technique in his body began to circulate automatically, unlike his usual rapid and vigorous advance. At this moment, there was only a calm and unhurried aura permeating the surroundings. ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± On the street, Shen Dingyan saw Chen Fei, who was taking a nap in Drunken Immortal Restaurant, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. ¡°Senior Brother Shen, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Xu Yuanchun asked curiously when he saw Shen Dingyan stop in his tracks. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you a few days ago that I wanted to kill someone, but that thief escaped?¡± Xu Yuanchun thought for a moment before nodding his head. That matter had made Shen Dingyan extremely furious. ¡°At that time, a disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect passed by and could have reached out to deal with that thief. In the end, he ignored my request and caused that thief to escape!¡± Shen Dingyan said as he walked towards the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. ¡°The disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect are too ignorant. A small sect is really not good!¡± Xu Yuanchun nodded in agreement. ¡°If I see that disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect, do you think I should have a good talk with him?¡± Shen Dingyan stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Xu Yuanchun. ¡°Of course, that thief escaped. That disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect is at least half at fault!¡± Xu Yuanchun said with certainty. ¡°Just half?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all that Primordial Sword Sect disciple¡¯s fault. If he was willing to stay, wouldn¡¯t everything be fine?¡± Xu Yuanchun thought for a moment and changed his words. ¡°I think so too!¡± As Shen Dingyan spoke, he came to the second floor and walked in front of Chen Fei. Suddenly, he slapped Chen Fei. Chen Fei opened his eyes and leaned back. Shen Dingyan¡¯s palm swept past Chen Fei¡¯s eyes.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Listening to the Thunder in the Silence Chapter 107: Listening to the Thunder in the Silence Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bang!¡± Shen Dingyan¡¯s palm hit the windowsill, shattering it instantly and sending splinters everywhere. The manager of the Drunken Immortal Resturant heard the commotion and hurried over. However, when he saw the clothes of the Shen Dingyan Immortal Cloud Sword Sect disciples, he quickly retreated. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was the true overlord in the surrounding areas of Immortal Cloud City, and its disciples naturally enjoyed all kinds of privileges. If it was someone else who had destroyed something in a restaurant like this, they would definitely demand compensation. However, when facing the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, it was entirely up to the other party¡¯s mood. ¡°You dodged quite quickly.¡± Shen Dingyan retracted his hand as if nothing had happened. He looked down at Chen Fei and said, ¡°Do you still remember me?¡± Chen Fei saw Shen Dingyan¡¯s attire at a glance. They were from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. He then looked at Shen Dingyan¡¯s face and recognized him as the person he had met on the road a few days ago. He didn¡¯t expect that after so many days, the other party would still hold on to this matter. ¡°I¡¯m asking you a question. Didn¡¯t you hear me?¡± Xu Yuanchun sized up Chen Fei from head to toe. Seeing that he was actually only at the Bone Tempering realm despite his age, he could not help but curl his lips in disdain. Xu Yuanchun was also in the Bone Tempering realm, but he was only in his teens this year. If he really reached Chen Fei¡¯s age, he would probably have already reached the Visceral Tempering realm. No matter how one looked at it, Chen Fei¡¯s aptitude was an inferior existence. ¡°I have no obligation to help others when they are fighting.¡± Chen Fei stood up and frowned. ¡°Looks like you remember.¡± Shen Dingyan stared at Chen Fei, then suddenly slammed his palm on the table and shouted, ¡°I was capturing a member of the Divine Flame Sect. You saw it, but you pretended not to see it and turned around to leave, causing that disciple to escape. I think you must be involved with the people from the Divine Flame Sect, that¡¯s why you¡¯re like this!¡± ¡°Senior Brother Shen is right. Otherwise, why would he turn a blind eye to the people of the Divine Flame Sect?¡± Xu Yuanchun said loudly. When the players who were standing far away heard the conversation between Shen Dingyan and the other two, they suddenly realized what was going on and started discussing. The Divine Flame Sect was an evil sect in the Immortal Cloud City, and everyone hated it. This disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect actually turned around and left after seeing this. It was indeed a little inappropriate. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that he was a disciple of the Divine Flame Sect, and you didn¡¯t say anything about it either.¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°Are you saying that I¡¯m framing you?¡± Shen Dingyan laughed softly, his eyes filled with malice. ¡°I still have something to do, so I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Chen Fei looked at the two of them and turned around to leave. He was already restraining himself. If he continued, there would be no result. ¡°Did I let you go?!¡± Shen Dingyan suddenly grabbed at Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Chen Fei clenched his fist and finally released it. His figure flashed and dodged Shen Dingyan¡¯s grab. ¡°We¡¯re not done. Do you want to run away with a guilty conscience?¡± Xu Yuanchun blocked the stairway. ¡°What do you want!¡± Chen Fei stared at Shen Dingyan. ¡°What do I want?¡± Shen Dingyan laughed out loud and pointed at Chen Fei, ¡°I suspect that you are a spy from the Divine Flame Sect, hiding in the Primordial Sword Sect. Follow me now, or don¡¯t blame me for being rude!¡± ¡°Surrender!¡± Xu Yuanchun shouted, Chen Fei did not say anything else. He looked at the window beside him and leaned forward. Shen Dingyan subconsciously reached out to stop him, but he realized that Chen Fei had already jumped down from another window. ¡°He¡¯s from the Divine Flame Sect, kill him!¡± Shen Dingyan shouted and stepped back with his right foot. He disappeared from the spot and followed closely behind Chen Fei. Xu Yuanchun hurriedly followed, but after a short moment, he had no choice but to stop. He looked at his senior brother and Chen Fei from afar, disappearing from his sight. ¡°Instead of improving your cultivation, you¡¯re actually spending your energy on your movement technique.¡± Seeing that he couldn¡¯t keep up, Xu Yuanchun said somewhat fiercely. Xu Yuanchun didn¡¯t go anywhere else and returned to the Drunken Immortal Restaurant to wait for Shen Dingyan¡¯s return. As far as Xu Yuanchun was concerned, Shen Dingyan wanting to capture Chen Fei was merely a matter of a moment¡¯s effort. Even if Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was extraordinary, the outcome would not change. On the roof, Chen Fei¡¯s feet would occasionally tap on the tiles. His entire person was like a big bird, gliding and leaping forward. He had already used the Soul Chasing Step to the extreme, but he was unable to shake off Shen Dingyan. Chen Fei turned around to take a look. The distance between him and Shen Dingyan was actually slowly shrinking. Chen Fei frowned. His movement technique could be said to be an outstanding existence among the Marrow Tempering realm disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei could even compare to those at the Visceral Tempering realm. However, any Marrow Tempering realm disciple from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect could faintly surpass him in terms of movement techniques. Although it was mainly due to cultivation that Chen Fei was unable to display the profundity of his movement techniques fully, he could tell the prowess of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Chen Fei had witnessed the power of the Divine Flame Sect. It was such a sect, but they only dared to hide, afraid that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect would catch them. ¡°You can¡¯t escape!¡± Shen Dingyan was at the back, staring at Chen Fei. The distance between the two of them had shortened from fifty to sixty meters to less than twenty meters. Fleetfoot! The force flowed between Chen Fei¡¯s feet in a strange way. Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly became light, and then he dashed out. Compared to before, he was several times faster. ¡°Is this what you rely on?¡± Shen Dingyan laughed out loud. His feet swelled up slightly, and the tiles under his feet shattered. Shen Dingyan did not fall behind, and he was still snapping at Chen Fei¡¯s heels. Chen Fei sensed the aura behind him, and his expression was solemn. The movement technique that had always been successful in the past was finally not so useful now. Chen Fei wanted to take out his bow and arrow, but with Shen Dingyan¡¯s current movement technique, the arrow would not be able to stop him. Chen Fei landed on the ground from the roof and dashed out of the city gate. Shen Dingyan followed closely behind. The distance between the two continued to close. After a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei¡¯s speed suddenly decreased. Shen Dingyan jumped over Chen Fei and blocked his path. Chen Fei had no choice but to stop. ¡°Go on, run, why aren¡¯t you running anymore?¡± Shen Dingyan looked down at Chen Fei, the malice in his eyes unconcealed. ¡°We don¡¯t have that much enmity between us.¡± Chen Fei took a deep breath and looked at Shen Dingyan. ¡°Whether or not there¡¯s enmity, it¡¯s up to me to decide, not you!¡± Shen Dingyan laughed loudly and pointed at Chen Fei with his index finger. He said mockingly, ¡°Just now in the restaurant if you had let me hit you a few times, I would¡¯ve let this matter go after I¡¯d vent my anger. You actually dared to dodge and even dared to run in the end. Since you¡¯ve done these things, you have to pay the price, understand?¡± Chen Fei did not say anything else. He raised the sword in his hand and stared at Shen Dingyan. ¡°You still want to resist? Hahaha, then I¡¯ll let you see how big the gap between us is!¡± Shen Dingyan laughed maniacally. The blade in his hand moved, and a thunderclap sounded. Shen Dingyan¡¯s sword had already arrived in front of Chen Fei. When the thunder sounded, Chen Fei¡¯s mind suddenly went blank. However, he immediately activated the Tranquil Origin Technique and recovered in an instant. The Starry Night Sword and Shield spread out, and the sword light formed a sword shield in front of Shen Dingyan. ¡°Bang!¡± With a muffled sound, Chen Fei slid back a few steps before stabilizing his body. The long sword in his hand trembled slightly, and traces of electricity actually circulated on the blade for a moment before dissipating. Thunderbolt Sword! Chen Fei had heard of this technique in Pingyin County back then, and he had even learned the Astonishing Symbol Art. Chen Fei did not expect that he would witness the complete version of the Thunderbolt Sword under such circumstances. A thunderbolt pierced through the long river. How majestic and domineering was it? If it wasn¡¯t for the Tranquil Origin Technique or the Starry Night Sword Shield, Chen Fei would have died from that sword attack. If it were any other sect¡¯s Marrow ?emperingrealm cultivator, they would probably only die. ¡°Not bad. It seems that the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect aren¡¯t completely useless.¡± Shen Dingyan¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Chen Fei block his sword. The Starry Night Sword and Shield were especially stunning. However, it was just stunning. If Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had reached the Marrow Tempering realm, he might have had a chance of escaping. However, it was impossible for a mere Bone Tempering realm martial artist to escape his grasp. ¡°Boom! Another thunderous sound rang out. So loud it could deter the demons and monsters. Shen Dingyan¡¯s longsword glowed with a faint blue light as he unleashed his sword form and enveloped Chen Fei within it. Tremendous Strength! Chen Fei¡¯s body expanded slightly, and a surge of power rose within his body. The Starry Night Sword shield began to cover his entire body, blocking all of Shen Dingyan¡¯s sword moves. However, after only ten moves, Chen Fei¡¯s figure involuntarily retreated. Chen Fei was immune to the Thunderbolt Sword and the sound of thunder, but the thunderbolt force in the blade made Chen Fei¡¯s body somewhat unable to withstand it. Although Chen Fei could block some of the attacks due to Tremendous Strength, the penetration and paralysis of the lightning force was gradually devouring Chen Fei¡¯s agility. After another ten moves, Chen Fei¡¯s muscles would stiffen, causing him to be unable to use the Starry Night Sword normally. At that time, Chen Fei would end up with Shen Dingyan slashing his head with his sword. ¡°The Turtle Sword is not bad, but how many more of my swords can you block?¡± Shen Dingyan looked at Chen Fei with a sneer. The sword force had already gathered in Chen Fei¡¯s body. In a moment, it would explode naturally. At that time, Chen Fei¡¯s life and death would be in his hands. A mere Bone Tempering realm artist. One from the Primordial Sword Sect no less, actually dared to extend his claws at him. He was simply foolish to the extreme. Five moves, six moves, seven moves! Chen Fei felt his body stiffen. In two more moves, the Starry Night Sword would start to crack. Shen Dingyan¡¯s face was already filled with a sinister smile, but the longsword in his hand was still steady, without the slightest impatience or aggression. Blind! Deaf! The jade pendant in Chen Fei¡¯s arms suddenly lit up. Just as Shen Dingyan was about to use his sword move, his vision suddenly turned dark. At the same time, he could not hear any sound. The entire world seemed to have abandoned him. Shen Dingyan¡¯s originally steady sword move suddenly became a little chaotic, just like Shen Dingyan¡¯s heart. Tranquil Origin Technique! The entire world suddenly stopped. Chen Fei looked at Shen Dingyan¡¯s sword move and saw a gap. Sword Six! Chen Fei¡¯s shoes split, and the force was transmitted to Chen Fei¡¯s long sword from below. His skin was cracking, revealing his blood-red muscles. Countless blood spots seeped out from his pores. Chen Fei¡¯s long sword burst out with a dazzling light. It knocked away Shen Dingyan¡¯s sword attack and stabbed into Shen Dingyan¡¯s chest. Boom! The ground behind Shen Dingyan was blasted into a deep pit. Chen Fei slowly withdrew the sword in his hand.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: You’re in Trouble Chapter 108: You¡¯re in Trouble Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As the dust settled, Shen Dingyan¡¯s eyes and ears had already returned to normal. At this moment, Shen Dingyan was staring blankly at his chest. The bowl-sized wound pierced through his chest, and his eyes were filled with disbelief. He was going to die, and he was going to die at the hands of a Bone Tempering disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect. How ridiculous and ridiculous was that? Just now, he was clearly about to pick up Chen Fei, but how could this happen now? Chen Fei swallowed the blood in his throat and stared at Shen Dingyan. Sword Six was a desperate move for the current Chen Fei. If the enemy did not die, Chen Fei would not be able to resist anymore. And when he used Sword Six in a state of great strength, Chen Fei¡¯s body was directly on the verge of collapse. The faint light of the jade pendant began to envelop Chen Fei, suppressing his injuries and preventing them from worsening. Although he did not have much strength left to fight, Chen Fei was still in a state of alert. This was because one would never know what trump cards one¡¯s enemy would have. Just like how Shen Dingyan did not expect that Chen Fei could actually blind and deafen him, turning the situation around. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, he would not be able to escape or win this battle. Chen Fei would have died without a doubt. There would be no other luck. Shen Dingyan¡¯s mouth trembled. He wanted to raise his right hand, but his eyes were filled with regret and unwillingness. He was an inner sect disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and had a bright future ahead of him. He was unwilling to die here! ¡°Bang!¡± Shen Dingyan¡¯s entire body flipped backward and crashed onto the ground, completely dead. Phew! Seeing Shen Dingyan die, Chen Fei fell to the ground. A wave of exhaustion almost instantly drowned Chen Fei. This battle was even more dangerous than the battle with Shi Xueqin in the courtyard. Because this time, no one came to help Chen Fei. Chen Fei could only choose to rely on himself. After panting for a while, Chen Fei struggled to stand up. He came to Shen Dingyan¡¯s side and began to search for useful things on Shen Dingyan. A moment later, a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as a Receival Bead appeared in his hand. Shen Dingyan carried this half-spirit tool with him as expected. Chen Fei did not stop and continued to search. After a dozen breaths, Chen Fei slowly stood up. There were a few more silver notes in his hand, but he did not find anything else. There were no cultivation techniques or secret manuals. Shen Dingyan did not have any other half-spirit tools other than the Receival Bead. However, this was normal. After all, a half-spirit tool was extremely precious. Although Shen Dingyan was a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, he was still only at the Marrow Tempering realm. If the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect in the Marrow Tempering realm had several half-spirit weapons, the chasm would just simply be too big. Although the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was an overlord, spirit tools and half-spirit tools were still rare. Otherwise, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to kill Shen Dingyan so easily and would have just been waiting to be killed. Chen Fei panted a few times and drew a picture next to the pit that had exploded. This totem was the symbol of the Divine Flame Sect. Many times, after the Divine Flame Sect committed a crime, they would leave this pattern at the scene. Of course, no one knew how many things the Divine Flame Sect had done. Anyway, the Divine Flame Sect did not deny it. Chen Fei carried Shen Dingyan¡¯s corpse. Shen Dingyan¡¯s sword wound was too obvious. It would be a hidden danger if he stayed here. He had to destroy the corpse and remove Chen Fei from this matter. Two hours later, Chen Fei returned to the Primordial Sword Sect covered in blood and arrived outside the courtyard of Feng XiuPu. ¡°Disciple Chen Fei requests an audience with Master!¡± Chen Fei shouted. Feng Xiupu was writing in his study when he heard Chen Fei¡¯s weak voice. His figure flashed out of the courtyard and saw Chen Fei¡¯s miserable state. ¡°What happened?¡± Feng Xiupu appeared in front of Chen Fei in a flash and grabbed his shoulder, sending his inner strength into his body to check on his injuries. ¡°I met a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and was beaten up.¡± Chen Fei laughed weakly. After dealing with Shen Dingyan¡¯s body, Chen Fei was thinking about how to get out of this matter. In Immortal Cloud City, many people saw Chen Fei and Shen Dingyan getting into a conflict. What stood out was that there was another disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. In that situation, Chen Fei wanted to avoid conflict with Shen Dingyan. Under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes, it was an impossible situation. However, Shen Dingyan had forced Chen Fei into a corner, and Chen Fei had no other choice. In the end, it ended up like that. Chen Fei originally thought about whether he should tell Feng Xiupu the truth, but in the end, he decided to turn it into another version. He was beaten up by Shen Dingyan and escaped with difficulty. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t trust Feng Xiupu, but Chen Fei instinctively wanted to protect himself more. Moreover, judging from the strength of both parties, the greatest possibility was that Chen Fei would not be able to resist after Shen Dingyan beat him up. To be able to escape back, Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique must really be impressive. Otherwise, it was probably not something that could be resolved with a beating. ¡°Why would a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect beat you up!¡± Feng Xiupu flew into a rage, his hair fluttering in the wind. ¡°We met halfway that day¡­¡± Chen Fei explained the sequence of events, and the more Feng Xiupu listened, the darker his expression became. This disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was simply too much. ¡°So, after a person rushed out from behind and fought with that person, you finally escaped?¡± Feng Xiupu asked in a low voice after hearing Chen Fei¡¯s explanation. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Fei nodded and said, ¡°That disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect has an impressive movement technique. Although I¡¯ve learned the Soul Chasing Step, I still can¡¯t shake him off.¡± Nine truths and one falsehood were the hardest lies to expose. Feng Xiupu nodded and said in a deep voice, ¡°Follow me to find the elder on duty and report this matter. How dare he say that you are a remnant of the Divine Flame Sect. If you don¡¯t explain this matter clearly, there will be endless trouble.¡± Good!¡± Chen Fei nodded. Feng Xiupu brought Chen Fei to the sect¡¯s Elder on duty, Wu Guangyin, and told him what had happened. ¡°How dare a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect be so rude! Wu Guangyin listened to Feng Pu¡¯s description, especially when he saw Chen Fei¡¯s miserable state. He had been beaten to such a state, especially the scorch marks on his arms. It was obvious that they were caused by the Thunderbolt Sword. ¡°Elder, I¡¯m worried that something might happen to the disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and Chen Fei will be the one to blame,¡± Feng Xiupu said in a low voice. ¡°Yes, that makes sense. We will send someone to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect to protest. Why are they bullying the disciples of our Primordial Sword Sect like this?¡± Wu Guangyin thought for a moment and comforted Feng Xiupu. Feng Xiupu sighed slightly. It seemed that this was all he could do. As a transcendent power, the only thing the Primordial Sword Sect could do was protest. After all, Chen Fei was only injured now. He did not lose an arm or a leg. In essence, it was not considered a major injury. This beating could only be passively admitted. At most, it was a personal grudge. Within the Immortal Cloud City. Xu Yuanchun was waiting for Shen Dingyan to return in boredom. Two hours had passed, but Shen Dingyan still hadn¡¯t returned. Xu Yuanchun even ordered a table full of food and wine. However, when Shen Dingyan was still nowhere to be seen in the second hour, Xu Yuanchun felt that something was amiss. After such a long time, if they had caught up, they would have finished fighting long ago and would have returned by now. If he didn¡¯t catch up, he should have come back earlier. No matter what, it wouldn¡¯t have dragged on for four hours. Xu Yuanchun felt uneasy in his heart and hurriedly chased out of the city. After searching for almost two hours, he finally saw a pit. The soil at the edge of the pit looked like it had just been blasted open, and there were blood stains around it. Xu Yuanchun even saw the fragments of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect disciples ¡®clothing on the ground. ¡°Something happened!¡± Xu Yuanchun¡¯s face was slightly pale, and he didn¡¯t dare to delay, running towards the sect. Although this did not necessarily mean that something had happened to Shen Dingyan, he had not returned for such a long time. With all these factors, the possibility of something happening was too high. Within the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. ¡°What did you say? Dingyan is missing?¡± Hong Yuanfeng¡¯s eyes widened, and the powerful aura of the Aperture Tempering realm spread out in all directions. Although it wasn¡¯t directed at Xu Yuanchun, it still caused Xu Yuanchun¡¯s face to turn pale. ¡°I had followed senior brother to Immortal Cloud City today¡­¡± Xu Yuanchun recounted everything that happened today in full detail. He didn¡¯t dare to add fuel to the fire and told him everything he had seen and heard, afraid that he would bear any responsibility. ¡°He chased a Bone Tempering realm disciple of Primordial Sword Sect outside of the city?¡± Hong Yuanfeng saw Xu Yuanchun stutter as he spoke and withdrew his imposing manner. ¡°Go and investigate the identity of that disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect, and then get the others to look for Dingyan. If he¡¯s alive, I want to see him, if he¡¯s dead, I want to see his corpse!¡± Hong Yuanfeng said in a deep voice. ¡°Yes, I will do it now.¡± Xu Yuanchun heaved a sigh of relief and hurriedly bowed to leave. Fifteen minutes later, more than ten figures leaped out of the gate of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and rushed out of the city. This search lasted for an entire day. Afterward, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect sent out dozens of outer sect disciples, but in the end, they still couldn¡¯t find Shen Dingyan¡¯s whereabouts. It was as if Shen Dingyan had disappeared. ¡°Master, that disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect is called Chen Fei. Yesterday, the Primordial Sword Sect sent people to protest, saying that we bullied their disciples at will.¡± Xu Yuanchun stood below and said in a low voice. ¡°Dingyan went missing, but that Chen Fei returned safely.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Hong Yuanfeng sneered.¡± Tell the Primordial Sword Sect to bring that Chen Fei to our Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. We have something to ask him!¡± ¡°Yes, I will do it now.¡± Xu Yuanchun bowed and took his leave. ¡°Master, Dingyan¡¯s disappearance should have nothing to do with Chen Fei. He¡¯s only at the Bone Tempering realm. Judging from the traces outside the city, it might have been the work of the remnants of the Divine Flame Sect,¡± someone whispered. ¡°Dingyan¡¯s disappearance is closely related to Chen Fei. It would be fine if Dingyan had returned in the end, but if he didn¡¯t, how could we let Chen Fei be?¡± Hong Yuanfeng¡¯s eyes were suffused with a cold light. Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the bed, circulating the Origin Connection Technique to heal his injuries. Perhaps it was because of the enlightenment he had experienced in the restaurant, but his proficiency in the fourth stage of the Origin Connection Technique had soared by a large margin in just a short while yesterday. Now, he was almost at the level of perfection. ¡°Chen Fei, your issue has blown up. Come out!¡± The door was kicked open and a group of people rushed in.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Decisive and Firm Chapter 109: Decisive and Firm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei opened his eyes and looked at the people who rushed in. The leader was dressed in the uniform of the sect¡¯s Law Enforcement Hall. ¡°Trespassing into this disciple¡¯s residence will be punished by the sect¡¯s rules! Chen Fei stood up and looked at them with a slight frown. The first reaction he had was that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had come to retaliate. It was just that Chen Fei did not expect that the first to rush in was actually someone from the Law Enforcement Hall. Wu Guangyin had said yesterday that he would seek justice for Chen Fei, and now he wanted to arrest him? ¡°You¡¯re related to the disappearance of the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, come with us!¡± When Zhou Hanzhong heard Chen Fei¡¯s words, he sneered. Since when did the people of the Law Enforcement Hall care about this sect rule? They were the people who enforced the law. Whenever they encountered trouble, they would always break in. ¡°A disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect is missing, and you want our sect¡¯s Law Enforcement Hall to arrest me? Are you the Law Enforcement Hall of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect?¡± Chen Fei looked at Zhou Hanzhong. ¡°How dare you say such words!¡± Zhou Hanzhong seemed to have his tail stepped on. He instantly flew into a rage. His figure flashed and arrived in front of Chen Fei. He grabbed at Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Zhou Hanzhong wanted to teach Chen Fei a lesson now that a mere Bone Tempering realm disciple was so bold. He wanted Chen Fei to understand that some words could not be spoken carelessly. ¡°Stop!¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s figure had appeared outside the door at some point. Seeing Zhou Hanzhong¡¯s attack, he roared and slashed his sword at Zhou Hanzhong¡¯s back. ¡°Stop!¡± ¡°Attacking a disciple of the Law Enforcement Hall is an additional crime!¡± When the others saw Guo Linshan draw his sword, they were all shocked, but it was too late to stop him. Zhou Hanzhong felt an attack coming from behind him. He frowned and dodged Guo Linshan¡¯s sword. ¡°Guo Linshan, how dare you!¡± Zhou Hanzhong stood in the corner of the room and stared at Guo Linshan. ¡°Do you know what you are doing? How dare you obstruct the Law Enforcement Hall? Do you want to make a trip to the Law Enforcement Hall?¡± ¡°Why did you capture Chen Fei for no reason?¡± Guo Linshan stood in front and protected Chen Fei behind him. Guo Linshan was at Feng Xiupu¡¯s when he came out of seclusion. He heard about Chen Fei and rushed over. Then, he saw the scene in front of him. Chen Fei looked at Guo Linshan and was a little touched. In this sect, Chen Fei¡¯s greatest gain should be meeting Guo Linshan and Feng Xiupu. ¡°Chen Fei is a major suspect in the disappearance of the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. If there¡¯s no problem, you¡¯ll naturally be able to come back!¡± Zhou Hanzhong felt Guo Linshan¡¯s powerful aura. He really did not have much confidence in taking Guo Linshan down by force. Moreover, Zhou Hanzhong knew that Guo Linshan was preparing to challenge the true inheritance. If he succeeded, Guo Linshan¡¯s status would change greatly. ¡°What does the disappearance of the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect have to do with us? Does Elder Wu know about this?¡± Guo Linshan said loudly. ¡°This is Elder Zhong¡¯s order. Guo Linshan, don¡¯t make a mistake!¡± Zhou Hanzhong said in a deep voice. Guo Linshan frowned slightly. Zhong Benyuan was a famous elder in the Primordial Sword Sect who was biased toward the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Sometimes, he was much more active in carrying out the orders of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect than in his own sect. If it was Zhong Benyuan¡¯s order, then it wouldn¡¯t be strange at all. ¡°Junior Brother Chen is the victim. He was beaten up by the Sword of the Immortal Cloud Sect to ask him to go to the Sword of the Immortal Cloud Sect. Aren¡¯t you sending him to his death?¡± ¡°If there¡¯s to be an inquiry, let it be in our sect. We definitely won¡¯t go to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect!¡± Guo Linshan shouted.¡± If he really went to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Chen Fei probably wouldn¡¯t be able to return. If he was lucky enough to come back, he would probably be crippled. ¡°You don¡¯t have the final say in this matter. Guo Linshan, I¡¯m warning you for the last time. Get out of the way!¡± Zhou Hanzhong shouted coldly. The other disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall drew their swords and pointed them at Guo Linshan. As soon as the order was given, they were about to attack. Obstructing the Law Enforcement Hall¡¯s work, even if he was killed by the swords in the end, the sect rules allowed it. ¡°This matter hasn¡¯t been decided yet. It¡¯s impossible to send him to the Celestial Cloud Sword Sect.¡± A voice rang out, and Feng Xiupu¡¯s figure appeared outside. Zhou Hanzhong¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He hesitated for a moment before putting away the sword in his hand. Zhou Hanzhong could still be a little more forceful against Guo Linshan, but he had no confidence in dealing with Feng Xiupu. Back then, Feng Xiupu was at the Aperture Tempering realm. Even though his cultivation had fallen, he was still not comparable to an ordinary Visceral Tempering realm martial artist. Even if all the disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall swarmed up, they wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand a few strikes from Feng Xiupu. ¡°Then let¡¯s go to the Law Enforcement Hall first. Today, Chen Fei must go to the Law Enforcement Hall¡¯s prison.¡± Zhou Hanzhong took a step back. ¡°Go find Elder Wu. I¡¯ll accompany Chen Fei to the Law Enforcement Hall.¡± Feng Xiupu turned to Guo Linshan and said. Guo Linshan nodded and ran up the mountain. The group of people slowly arrived at the Law Enforcement Hall. The main reason was that Feng Xiupu was walking very slowly on purpose. Zhou Hanzhong did not dare to get angry and could only endure it. When the group arrived at the Law Enforcement Hall, they found that the door was tightly shut, and intense quarrels could be heard from within. ¡°Master, Elder Wu is already here.¡± Guo Linshan ran to Feng Xiupu¡¯s side and whispered. Feng Xiupu nodded. This was the reason why he had walked so slowly just now. He could suppress Zhou Hanzhong, but he definitely could not suppress Zhong Benyuan. If it was before his cultivation had fallen, it would still be fine. However, it was impossible for him to withstand it now. ¡°Little Junior Brother, it will be fine. Elder Wu will not let you go to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.¡± Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei and comforted him. Chen Fei nodded and looked at the Law Enforcement Hall. Inside the Law Enforcement Hall. ¡°Zhong Benyuan, you kidnapped your own disciple to curry favor with the Celestial Cloud Sword Sect. How dare you think of such a thing? Aren¡¯t you ashamed?¡± Wu Guangyin shouted. Wu Guangyin was furious when he heard Guo Linshan coming to talk about this. His disciple had been bullied by the people of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and he couldn¡¯t help to seek justice. After all, the difference in strength was indeed huge. But now, not only were they unable to seek justice, he even wanted to detain their disciple and bring him to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect for interrogation. Was there any justice left? Wasn¡¯t this bullying too much? ¡°Chen Fei is already a suspect. Moreover, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect did not say that Chen Fei is the murderer. They just want to understand the situation.¡± Zhong Benyuan looked at Wu Guangyin and said slowly, ¡°If it¡¯s my disciple who went missing and implicated the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, I will ask the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect to come and ask what happened.¡± ¡°Is the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect just casually asking? Don¡¯t you know what kind of character that old fellow Hong Yuanfeng has? If Chen Fei entered the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, he would be crippled at the very least, and his life would be in danger at the very least!¡± Wu Guangyin stared at Zhong Benyuan and said, ¡°I will never allow such a thing to happen! Although our sect is weak, we still have to have a backbone. Otherwise, how can you make your disciples work together!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that exaggerated. With so many eyes watching, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect won¡¯t go too far. As long as Chen Fei is innocent, his life would not be in danger.¡± Zhong Benyuan waved his hand casually. ¡°He¡¯s not your subordinate, so you don¡¯t care, right?¡± Wu Guangyin said angrily. ¡°Elder Wu, what are you talking about? I just don¡¯t want the sect to have a conflict with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. I am just asking a disciple to go over and answer a few questions. How big of a deal could it be?¡± Zhong Benyuan said as he wiped away the smile on his face. ¡°This is the end of the matter. The disappearance of the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had nothing to do with Chen Fei. Chen Fei had even been beaten up by the other party. I will not allow Chen Fei to go to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect!¡± Wu Guangyin took a deep breath and said firmly. ¡°I am an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. If there are any disciples who endanger the safety of the Primordial Sword Sect, I must deal with them. This is the authority granted to me by the sect!¡± Zhong Benyuan said in a deep voice. ¡°Even if you bring this matter to the sect master, Chen Fei will still not go over. Otherwise, you can take me to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect together with him. I want to see how the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect interrogates our disciples!¡± Wu Guangyin threw down a sentence and broke open the door of the Law Enforcement Hall with a palm. When he saw Chen Fei and the others, he waved his hand and said, ¡°Come with me, you don¡¯t have to stay here.¡± ¡°Elder Wu, this¡­¡± Zhou Hanzhong saw Zhong Benyuan¡¯s gaze and quickly went forward to stop him. However, when he saw Wu Guangyin¡¯s expression, he could not say anything else. Wu Guangyin was clearly in a state of fury. If he were to stop them now, he would probably end up like him at the gate of the Law Enforcement Hall. Chen Fei and the others followed Wu Guangyin to a large hall. Wu Guangyin was no longer angry, but his expression was a little forlorn. ¡°Thank you, Elder, for helping me out!¡± Chen Fei stepped forward and bowed. ¡°This matter is not over yet. I understand Hong Yuanfeng¡¯s character. He will continue to put pressure on us until you are sent to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect,¡± Wu Guangyin said in a low voice. This was the situation one would encounter when facing an overlord faction, but there was no other good method. That was because you were weaker than them, and being weak in this world meant that you would be bullied and bullied. In fact, as long as someone said a word, a bunch of people would eagerly attack. ¡°Does the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect think that Chen Fei, who is only at the Bone Tempering realm, can kill their Marrow Tempering realm disciple?¡± Feng Xiupu frowned. ¡°Of course, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect doesn¡¯t think so, but Hong Yuanfeng is a person who will vent his anger on others as he pleases.¡± Wu Guangyin¡¯s expression did not look good when Hong Yuanfeng was mentioned several times. ¡°Then what should we do? The sect wouldn¡¯t really hand over Junior Brother, right?¡± Guo Linshan said worriedly. ¡°I won¡¯t allow such a thing to happen.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll explain this matter to the Sect Master and even the Grand Elder!¡± Wu Guangyin said in a deep voice. ¡°Thank you, Elder!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°Elder Wu, little junior brother is a level eight alchemist of the Alchemist Alliance. Is this identity useful?¡± Guo Linshan racked his brain and suddenly remembered Chen Fei¡¯s other identity, a Tier 8 alchemist. ¡°Are you an alchemist from the Alchemist Alliance?¡± Wu Guangyin looked at Chen Fei in surprise. Of course, the Alchemist Alliance wouldn¡¯t fight the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect head-on. Moreover, the current Alliance Master was still the Peak Master of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s Pill Peak, Wei Xingshan. However, from what Wu Guangyin knew, this Pill Peak Master did not seem to have a good relationship with Hong Yuanfeng. Once there were too many people in a place, there would be groups and factions, and there would be conflicts. For example, Wu Guangyin and Zhong Benyuan, and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect were naturally the same. Should he try to use his identity as an alchemist to seek help from the Alchemist Alliance? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Give An Explanation Chapter 110: Give An Explanation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Immortal Cloud City, Alchemy Alliance. ¡°Master Wei, a Tier 8 alchemist, is asking for help from the Alliance.¡± Wei Xingshan happened to be in the Alliance today. A deacon came up and said respectfully. ¡°Someone is bullying us alchemists?¡± Wei Xingshan was slightly surprised. Ever since he took charge of the Alchemist Alliance, such a thing rarely happened, let alone reporting to him. ¡°Yes.¡± The warden nodded and glanced at Wei Xingshan¡¯s expression. ¡°This pill refiner said that Hong Yuanfcng of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect framed him for killing a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and is now going to kidnap him to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.¡± The deacon didn¡¯t want to report this matter, but this involved the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Primordial Sword Sect, as well as their alliance¡¯s alchemists. Under such circumstances, if he didn¡¯t report this matter clearly, he would be more responsible if something happened. Wei Xingshan frowned, especially when he heard Hong Yuanfeng¡¯s name. ¡°Have you found out what exactly happened?¡± Wei Xingshan said in a deep voice. ¡°It has been investigated.¡± The deacon did not dare to be negligent and told him everything he knew. The situation was actually very simple. It was just that the more forces involved, the more complicated it became. ¡°Hong Yuanfeng thinks that a Marrow Tempering realm disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect would be killed by a Bone Tempering realm disciple of the Primordial Star Sword Sect and that the Bone Tempering realm disciple escaped unscathed?¡± After hearing what had happened, Wei Xingshan snorted coldly, clearly displeased. Was this a message to the outside world? Had the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect fallen? ¡°I heard that there was a picture of the Divine Flame Sect found at the scene,¡± the deacon said in a low voice. ¡°Making things difficult for a Bone Tempering realm alchemist, that Shen Dingyan is indeed worthy of being Hong Yuanfeng¡¯s disciple.¡± Wei Xingshan was displeased. As a hegemon, they should be able to dominate the world with their imposing manner. They could bully others, but in the end, they would lose their own people. It was simply embarrassing. ¡°Send a message to the sect not to make things difficult for this pill refiner. If they have the ability, find the real murderer!¡± Wei Xingshan said in a deep voice. ¡°Will do!¡± The warden nodded, cupped his hands, and left. Wei Xingshan looked at the book in his hand. The more he read, the less interesting it became. He slammed the table hard, his expression full of dissatisfaction. Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei was currently in a guest room in Feng Xiupu¡¯s courtyard. He was worried that the Law Enforcement Hall would act first and report later, so Feng Xiupu simply let Chen Fei stay here for the time being. The Origin Connection Technique circulated within Chen Fei¡¯s body, healing his injuries. Hmm?¡± The force that was slowly moving suddenly trembled. Then, it began to travel through the meridians with a strange frequency. Chen Fei¡¯s internal injuries began to recover rapidly, and his recovery speed increased by a large margin. Chen Fei did not stop circulating his inner strength. He only stopped after circulating it for two hours. Opening his eyes, Chen Fei felt a warm feeling in his body, and his expression was a little surprised. Looking at the interface again, Chen Fei revealed a look of realization. ¡°The fourth level of the Origin Connection Technique has indeed changed again.¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. It was hard to say what this change was like. Chen Fei only felt that he had become more relaxed as if a burden had been removed. Chen Fei continued to look at the plate. Other than the fourth stage of the Origin Connection Technique, there seemed to be no changes. No! Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he looked at his own realm. [Realm: Bone Tempering realm (47310/99336)] Originally, he needed 100,000 experience points to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm. However, now, the number of 100,000 had shrunk by a few hundred points. ¡°Is this the fourth stage of the Origin Opening Technique helping me breakthrough?¡± Chen Fei was both surprised and delighted. The difficulty had really been lowered. Based on this trend, he reckoned that the limit would be lowered every time he circulated the Origin Connection Technique. On the other hand, Chen Fei could still consume medicinal pills and absorb Vital Energy, as usual, every day. By adding and deducting the two, the time needed for a breakthrough was instantly reduced by a large margin. ¡°And this is only the fourth stage of the Origin Connection Technique. The fifth stage of the Origin Connection Technique will definitely be of similar help to the Marrow Tempering realm!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but clench his fists. It was really uncomfortable to have a low cultivation level. When facing someone with a higher cultivation level than him, it was fine for a rogue cultivator, but for a disciple of a large sect like the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, a cultivation level higher than him was immeasurably high. It was too difficult to cross realms and fight, almost impossible. ¡°Let¡¯s recuperate first. After this matter is over, we can cultivate properly!¡± Chen Fei thought to himself. He sat down cross-legged again. Chen Fei was already a little impatient for his future cultivation. The next morning, Zhou Hanzhong and the people from the Law Enforcement Hall were knocking on the door again. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Zhou Hanzhong and frowned. ¡°I only need Junior Brother Chen to cooperate with me on one matter. Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s no need to go anywhere else.¡± Zhou Hanzhong looked at Chen Feiyi and said with a smile. ¡°How?¡± Chen Fei took a step forward and looked at Zhou Hanzhong. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, don¡¯t be nervous.¡± With a smile on his face, Zhou Hanzhong took out a tree branch the length of a pinky. Feng Xiupu¡¯s brows twitched when he saw the branch, but he didn¡¯t stop it. Chen Fei looked at the tree branch and felt that it was somewhat familiar. Before he could figure out where this familiarity came from, he suddenly felt the Receival Bead in his arms tremble and fly out. Chen Fei subconsciously grabbed the Receival Bead in the air and realized that the suction force was coming from the branch in Zhou Hanzhong¡¯s hand. ¡°That branch of the spirit tree?¡± Only now did Chen Fei understand where the sense of familiarity came from. It was clearly one with the Receival Bead. The only thing that Chen Fei did not expect was that the Receival Bead was actually still linked to the main branch. ¡°Receival Bead! Junior Brother Chen, are you going to explain the origin of this bead?¡± Zhou Hanzhong¡¯s expression became excited as he stared at Chen Fei. The other members of the Law Enforcement Hall drew their swords and pointed them at Chen Fei. ¡°I gave him this bead. Is there a problem?¡± Feng Xiupu¡¯s calm voice rang out as he looked at Zhou Hanzhong expressionlessly. ¡°Martial Uncle Feng, you¡¯ve already given that Receival Bead to Guo Linshan. How could you give Chen Fei any more?¡± Zhou Hanzhong sneered. ¡°Did you not ask the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect about it before coming here?¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Zhou Zhong and shook his head slightly. ¡°I just got a new one recently. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can go to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and ask.¡± Zhou Hanzhong¡¯s mouth was agape, not knowing how to respond. If what Feng Xiupu said was false, then this kind of lie would be exposed at the last moment and would be meaningless. In other words, Feng Xiupu had really given this Receival Bead to Chen Fei and was not the one Shen Dingyan had. Zhou Hanzhong was a little unwilling. He injected his core soul energy into the tree branch and sensed the movements around him. As they were of the same origin, this mysterious connection was difficult to isolate, especially at such a close distance. If there was a second Receiavlc Bead nearby, Zhou Hanzhong would be able to sense it no matter how deep it was hidden. Unfortunately, other than the one in Chen Fei¡¯s hand that was struggling, there was no second Receival Bead. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Zhou Hanzhong cupped his hands at Feng Xiupu. He didn¡¯t have the face to stay any longer. Even now, he could still feel his cheeks hurting. ¡°Let¡¯s go back. We¡¯ll know what will happen in the next two days.¡± Feng Xiupu sighed, the helplessness in his heart almost written on his face. Chen Fei nodded and followed behind Feng Xiupu. ¡°Master, I¡¯ve perfected the fourth stage of the Origin Connection Technique.¡± Chen Fei whispered as he walked into the courtyard. ¡°Hmm? Fourth level is already at perfection?¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei in surprise. Hadn¡¯t it only been a few days? Last time, he had only spent a few days to cultivate the third stage of the Origin Connection Technique to perfection. Why was it that the fourth stage had only taken a few days as well? ¡°That day in the restaurant, in a daze, I realized that the fourth level of the cultivation technique was almost perfect.¡± Chen Fei told him about what happened that day. ¡°It¡¯s similar to enlightenment. If no one disturbs you, your gains will be even greater!¡± When Feng Xiupu thought of Shen Dingyan, he became even angrier. Everything was caused by this disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. He had gone missing too well! ¡°I¡¯ll teach you the fifth stage of the Origin Connection Technique. Cultivate well, and don¡¯t be disturbed by the outside world. Everything else is fake, but your own strength will not deceive or abandon you!¡± Feng Xiupu said earnestly. I understand!¡± Chen Fei nodded. Four hours later, Xiupu had finished explaining the fifth stage of the Origin Connection Technique. Not only did he explain the technique, but he even explained some of the small tricks of its operation in detail. ¡°Thank you, Master, for imparting the cultivation technique!¡± Chen Fei stood up and bowed seriously. ¡°Cultivate well. If there¡¯s anything you don¡¯t understand, you can ask me at any time,¡± Feng Xiupu said in a deep voice. The two of them exchanged a few more words before Chen Fei returned to his room. What Chen Fei needed to do the most now was to heal the injuries in his body first. Due to the fourth stage of the Origin Connection Technique, his injuries, which should have taken a few days to recover, would probably be completely healed in the next two days. The only thing that Chen Fei was worried about was when this matter with Shen Dingyan would truly end. The second day was calm. At noon on the third day, Wu Guangyin suddenly came to Feng Xiupu¡¯s courtyard. ¡°Elder Wu, what are you doing?¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Wu Guangyin in surprise. ¡°Elder Wu!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands and said. ¡°You don¡¯t have to go to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, but I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to stay in the sect for a while.¡± Wu Guangyin looked at Chen and sighed. Chen Fei was stunned for a moment. These words didn¡¯t sound like he was going to expel him from the sect. ¡°What does the sect plan to do?¡± Feng Xiupu asked with a frown. ¡°Let Chen Fei go to the Strange Wind Realm. That side just happens to be lacking manpower now, and it¡¯s also a good time for Chen Fei to hide,¡± Wu Guangyin said in a low voice. ¡°The sect wants a martial artist in the Bone Tempering Tempering Realm to go to the Strange Wind Realm? Are you trying to kill him?!¡± Feng Xiupu¡¯s emotions were stirred. ¡°We have to give the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect an explanation.¡± Wu Guangyin sighed and said, ¡°This is already the best result. If you want to blame someone, blame us for being too weak. We have to consider the mood of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.¡± Feng Xiupu¡¯s agitated emotions immediately calmed down. That¡¯s right, the weak should understand the emotions of the strong. ¡°A few days later?¡± Chen Fei said. ¡°Ten days!¡± Wu Guangyin looked at Chen Fei and found that he was very calm. A trace of admiration flashed in his eyes as he said,¡±You have to leave within ten days.. Before that, you can make more preparations!¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Boiling Water Torture Chapter 111: Boiling Water Torture Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Master, what kind of place is the Strange Wind Realm?¡± After Wu Guangyin left, Chen Fei asked with some doubt. Judging from Feng Xiupu¡¯s agitated expression, this place sounded extremely dangerous. ¡°It¡¯s a strange realm that has just been discovered in the sect. Although the evilness inside has been largely eliminated, there are still many. The main task of the disciples sent was to eliminate the remaining evils.¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei, feeling somewhat ashamed. As a teacher, he couldn¡¯t protect his own disciple. This made Feng Xiupu feel very uncomfortable. Chen Fei frowned slightly. This Strange Wind Realm was actually a place where a bunch of evil things gathered? Why did he have to go to such a place? Shouldn¡¯t he stay far away from it? ¡°The Strange Wind Realm is a very strange place. The environment inside is completely different from the outside world, especially the Vital Energy. It¡¯s thicker, so it can give birth to many treasures. It¡¯s beneficial to our cultivation, especially for the Aperture Tempering realm.¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s puzzled expression, Feng Xiupu explained, ¡°If you want to train your apertures, you must first train your mind. There was such a thing in the Strange Wind Realm. Thus, every bizarre realm was a treasure trove for the sect.¡± ¡°Won¡¯t the other sects come and snatch it?¡± Hearing about the treasure, Chen Fei¡¯s first reaction was that the other sects would fight for it. ¡°This kind of thing happened a long time ago, but it¡¯s very rare now. We made an agreement back then, or else we wouldn¡¯t have been able to live in peace for so many years. Of course, this Strange Wind Realm is not big, and the treasures produced inside are limited. The other sects would not go so far as to fall out over this.¡± Feng Xiupu shook his head. Chen Fei nodded his head in realization. In other words, if the value was high enough, the so-called agreement was actually not mentioned. ¡°Strange Wind Realm is only small for the sect. It¡¯s still dangerous for you. Your cultivation is too weak.¡± Feng Xiupu sighed. He took out a secret manual from the bookshelf and placed it in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei took a look at the cover. Thorn Sword. Chen Fei looked at Feng Xiupu in surprise. Chen Fei recognized this sword technique. He had seen it in the Sutra Library before, and it required 3,000 contribution points. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the contribution points. I¡¯ll go to the Sutra Library later to make up for the contribution points for this sword technique.¡± Feng Xiupu chuckled and continued, ¡°With your comprehension ability, you should have learned most of the Starry Night sword. This Thorn Sword is about the same as the Starry Night Sword. Although it was still a defensive sword style, every time it blocks an attack, it will reflect a portion of the sword and stab back.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Chen Fei happily received the secret manual. Back then, Chen Fei had seen this introduction of the secret manual and was extremely tempted. The Starry Night Sword¡¯s defense was indeed very strong, but it was more than enough for defense, but it was seriously lacking in offense. This Thorn Sword set perfectly made up for this flaw. He was still defending, but every successful defense turned into a sharp counterattack. The only thing was that the Thorn Sword was very difficult to cultivate. To many disciples, it was very unfriendly. Moreover, if one wanted to master this Thorn Sword, one had to learn the Starry Night Sword, which made many disciples give up. In Chen Fei¡¯s opinion, the Thorn Sword¡¯s true value was at least 4,000 or even 5,000 contribution points. ¡°Master, disciple requests an audience!¡± Guo Linshan¡¯s voice came from outside. ¡°Come in.¡± ¡°Master, Junior Brother!¡± Guo Linshan ran in. When he saw Chen Fei and the other man, he said anxiously, ¡°Master, I saw the announcement just now. Among the people going to the Strange Wind Realm this time, Little Junior Brother is also among them.¡± ¡°The announcement was made so quickly!¡± Feng Xiupu snorted coldly. This announcement was made for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect to see, to give the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, or rather, to give Hong Yuanfeng a way out. Look, I¡¯ve thrown Chen Fei directly into the Strange Wind Realm. It¡¯ll probably be very difficult for a mere Bone Tempering realm artist to come back. ¡°Master, Little Junior Brother¡¯s cultivation is too low. I¡¯ll go to the Strange Wind Realm with you.¡± When Guo Linshan saw the announcement, he also understood the sect¡¯s intention. Thus, he did not say anything else. He just wanted to follow them to the Strange Wind Realm so that they could take care of each other on the way. ¡°The sect won¡¯t let you go. You¡¯re the seed of a true inheritance.¡± Feng Xiupu shook his head. Guo Linshan opened his mouth and sighed. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, it¡¯s fine.¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but pat Guo Linshan¡¯s shoulder. When Guo Linshan saw the news, he immediately ran over and said that he would go together. Chen Fei was already very touched. Only true brothers would do this. ¡°Chen Fei, if you need anything, you can tell us. This trip is to save your life.¡± Feng Xiupu turned to look at Chen Fei and said in a deep voice. ¡°Um, Master, do you have money?¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment, feeling a little embarrassed. According to Chen Fei¡¯s original plan, the proficiency of the Flying Ascent Pill continued to rise, and the income of the Eternal Floating Pill did not stop. In fact, the speed of saving money was very fast. Although he had spent a lot of money recently, he would definitely be able to save up fifty thousand taels in a month or so and simplify the learning of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant that he had been longing for. But now that such a thing had happened, and he had to go to the Strange Wind Realm in ten days, there was no time for Chen Fei to slowly save money. Although most of the evil in the Strange Wind Realm had been eliminated, it was still very dangerous. Otherwise, the sect would not feel satisfied with such an explanation. Since that was the case, Chen Fei would naturally do whatever he could to ensure his safety. The mysterious Suppressing Dragon Elephant was a huge guarantee. ¡°How much do you want?¡± Feng Xiupu was stunned. He didn¡¯t expect Chen Fei to borrow money. ¡°Fifty thousand taels!¡± Chen Fei scratched his head and whispered. ¡°Wait a moment.¡± Feng Xiupu nodded and left the study. Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei. Just now, Chen Fei said that he wanted to borrow money, so Guo Linshan wanted to say that he had money too and could lend it to Chen Fei. But when Chen Fei mentioned the amount, Guo Linshan suddenly felt lucky that he didn¡¯t interrupt. Good heavens, he asked for 50,000 taels. Guo Linshan had spent almost all of his usual silver to buy elixirs. He only had a little spare money, and it was not even a fraction of fifty thousand. Feng Xiupu quickly returned with a stack of silver notes in his hand and placed it in front of Chen Fei. ¡°Here¡¯s 100,000 taels. If it¡¯s not enough, let me know.¡± Feng Xiupu smiled. ¡°There¡¯s no need for that much. Just 50,000 taels is enough.¡± Chen Fei was a little shocked by Feng Xiupu¡¯s heroism. As expected of an aperture tempering state expert, his come backs were different. Chen Fei carefully took out a portion of the banknotes. These banknotes were private silver issued by the Chamber of Commerce of the Immortal Cloud City. The backing behind them was the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, so their reputation was very guaranteed. Most of the banknotes that Chen Fei exchanged were also of this kind. Seeing that Chen Fei really didn¡¯t need it, Feng Xiupu nodded and kept the silver notes. ¡°Little Junior Brother, among the people who are going to the Strange Wind Realm this time, there are some people I¡¯m familiar with. When the time comes, I¡¯ll inform them and let you join their team.¡± Guo Linshan patted his chest and said. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother! Thank you, Master!¡± Chen Fei looked at Guo Linshan and Feng Xiupu and gave them a deep bow. These two people were truly considerate of him. How fortunate! Two hours later, Chen Fei, who had completely changed his appearance, appeared in Immortal Cloud City. He exchanged 50,000 taels of silver in the Chamber of Commerce and rode a carriage to a courtyard. Chen Fei rented this courtyard. In the end, Chen Fei followed his heart and rented a small courtyard outside. It was now useful. Under the night sky. A few figures appeared outside the courtyard, looking at the courtyard with gloomy eyes. ¡°He hasn¡¯t left for a day?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been watching. He hasn¡¯t stepped out. A whole fifty thousand taels is worth our time.¡± ¡°Have you found out his identity?¡± ¡°Time is too tight. I can¡¯t find out.¡± ¡°Cheers, let¡¯s go!¡± A group of people rushed into the courtyard and kicked open the door. At a glance, they saw the box containing silver, but there was no one in the room. These people looked around cautiously. There were no traps, and everything was normal. After moving slowly for half an hour, the group of people finally came to the side of the box and carefully opened it. There was no silver light as he had imagined. The box was empty. Everyone was stunned. Then, they quickly opened the other boxes, but there was still nothing inside. ¡°Where¡¯s the silver?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that he never left? Where did the money go?¡± ¡°Is there a secret passage here, and the money was transferred from the secret passage?¡± ¡°Search, search all of you!¡± The group of people were so anxious that their eyes turned red. They began to rummage through the entire courtyard. After spending two hours, they did not find anything. ¡°Why is my head feeling dizzy?¡± Me too! ¡°Not good, this room is poisonous!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been here for too long. Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go!¡± The group of people felt dizzy and wanted to run away. However, after a few steps, they fell to the ground. A few miles away, Chen Fei was sitting in another courtyard. At this moment, he slowly opened his eyes. His injuries had finally recovered completely this time, and he could finally cultivate properly. It was very difficult to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm within ten days. What Chen Fei could do was cultivate the Thorn Sword to Great Completion as much as possible, and most importantly, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant! Thinking of this, Chen Fei looked at his interface. ¡°Discovered cultivation technique. Do you want to spend fifty thousand silver to simplify the Suppressing Dragon Elephant?¡± ¡°Suppressing Dragon Elephant is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Suppressing Dragon Elephant -? Soak whole body in boiling water.¡± Hmm?¡± Chen Fei blinked. Soak in boiling water, and it had to be the entire body? After Chen Fei saw the first simplified version, a request for such a representation appeared. Boiling water generally referred to water that was completely boiling. In his previous life, it had to reach 100 degrees Celsius in the plains. In this world, based on what Chen Fei saw, the temperature would probably not be low. Chen Fei was now a martial artist. Compared to ordinary people, his physical fitness in all aspects had undoubtedly improved a lot. However, if he soaked his entire body in boiling water, he would not be able to withstand it for long. Chen Fei remembered that there was a kind of torture, which was to put a person in boiling water and boil them. No matter how strong a tough man was, he would not be able to withstand this kind of torture. It was extremely cruel. ¡°Am I torturing myself?¡± Chen Fei was more or less confused. After thinking for a moment, an idea suddenly flashed in his mind. It seemed that the hot spring that was gushing upwards could also be explained as boiling water to a certain extent. Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to put himself in the water to boil. Moreover, Chen Fei remembered that there was a hot spring in the Immortal Cloud City.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Chapter 112: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei spent 2000 taels of silver to simplify the Thorn Sword and turn it into the Starry Night Sword. Then, he immediately became excited. This was destined to be an all-nighter. The next morning, Chen Fei arrived at the inn with hot spring service. ¡°Sir, this is our hot spring. It can relieve fatigue and refresh your mind.¡± The inn staff brought Chen Fei to a small courtyard and introduced him enthusiastically. Chen Fei poked his head out to take a look and shook his head, saying, ¡°Is there a hot spring pool that surges out? This is not enough for me.¡± ¡°Yes, this way, please.¡± The waiter nodded and turned around to lead Chen Fei to the sky-class room. Chen Fei took a glance and saw that the cost here was obviously much higher. ¡°Sir, is this okay?¡± The waiter pointed at the hot spring pool in front of him and asked with a smile. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll reserve it for the day. I¡¯ll try.¡± Chen Fei looked at the surging hot spring pool and nodded. He paid a sum of silver and waved the waiter away. After taking off his clothes, Chen Fei walked into the hot spring and immersed his entire head in the hot spring. Dragon-taming Elephant experience points +1. In just a moment, an epiphany suddenly appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei could not help but smile. This hot spring really met the requirements. There was no need for Chen Fei to boil him. Of course, if there was really no other way, Chen Fei would probably grit his teeth and cook himself. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which was like a heavenly book to Chen Fei, had finally been unveiled. ¡°It¡¯s actually just a part of a set of martial arts.¡± Chen Fei was very surprised. After all, he had spent a total of 50,000 taels of silver. Even the cost of so many simplified cultivation techniques combined was not as high as this. In the end, he told Chen Fei that it was only a part of the cultivation technique? If Chen Fei obtained the entire cultivation technique, how much would it cost to simplify it? Chen Fei quietly soaked in the hot spring water. The experience points of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant were constantly increasing. Various cultivation methods related to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant were constantly circulating in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The complete version of Suppressing Dragon Elephant was divided into three stages: Body Subduing, Spirit Subduing, and Soul Subduing. What Chen Fei obtained was the part that suppressed his body. As the experience points increased, Chen Fei¡¯s body began to tighten, and the force in his body was crazily absorbed by all parts of his body. Phew! Chen Fei immediately rushed out of the hot spring. In just a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s face was somewhat pale. It wasn¡¯t because he was soaked in water but because his inner strength and even his blood essence had been absorbed. ¡°As expected, one can only cultivate this at the Aperture Tempering realm. If one cultivates this at the body Tempering realm, they might be sucked dry before they can cultivate much.¡± Chen Fei panted a few times, feeling the tingling sensation coming from his body. The effect seemed to be quite obvious, but it made Chen Fei hesitate whether he should continue cultivating. Although Chen Fei wasn¡¯t at the Aperture Tempering realm, he could already absorb Vital Energy due to the Receival Bead. After killing Shen Dingyan, he had two Receival Beads now. However, Chen Fei intended to save this Vital Energy for his inner strength. If he gave it to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation would definitely be affected. Chen Fei had always felt that the martial realm was the most fundamental thing. Due to the influence of his realm, Chen Fei¡¯s movement and sword techniques were restricted because his body¡¯s hardware could not keep up. If he could break through to the Marrow Tempering realm or the Visceral Tempering realm¡­ Even with his current movement technique and sword technique, Chen Fei¡¯s strength would soar by a large margin. If they were both in the Marrow Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s speed would definitely be faster than Shen Dingyan¡¯s, and he would have been able to shake Shen Dingyan off long ago. Even if they fought, they would not be so passive. With the power of the Starry Night Sword, he might not be able to win for sure, but at least he would not lose. ¡°Cultivation Technique: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Beginner (3/500)¡± Chen Fei glanced at the interface. It was no longer suitable for him to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant today. Unless he used Vital Energy, Chen Fei¡¯s body would definitely collapse. What troubled Chen Fei now was that even if he used Vital Energy in these ten days, he would not be able to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm. However, if he used his Vital Energy to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, he could probably break through to Mastery. With this calculation, it seemed that cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant would give him more skills. Body Tempering had always been considered hard labor. It wasn¡¯t that it wasn¡¯t good, but that it required a lot of effort to see results. Thus, when Chen Fei was choosing a cultivation technique, he had never chosen a body-tempering cultivation technique. He really did not have enough time and energy. Moreover, if the level of the body-tempering technique was not high enough, it would not be enough to withstand a single stab from the other party. Chen Fei pondered for a long time and decided to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The main reason was that the possibility of finding such a hot spring in the Strange Wind Realm was extremely low. Since that was the case, it was better to let him have more life-saving methods. This was because he would have to face danger from the first day after going to the Strange Wind Realm. After making up his mind, Chen Fei activated the small formation of this heavenly guest room. That¡¯s right, this inn¡¯s heavenly room was actually planned with a simple array. It did not have any defensive function, but it could prevent others from prying. If someone was spying on them, they would even sound an alarm. After confirming that there was nothing strange in the surroundings, Chen Fei activated the Recieval Bead and the jade pendant at the same time. The next moment, a surge of Vital Energy was pulled into Chen Fei¡¯s body, causing ripples to appear on the surrounding water surface. Stopping the automatic circulation of the Origin Connection Technique in his body, Chen Fei soaked his head in the hot spring. The Vital Energy rampaged through Chen Fei¡¯s body, but immediately, a pulling force came from all over Chen Fei¡¯s body, melting all the Vital Energy into his flesh and blood. Just like the five states of body tempering, the body tempering stage of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant also started from the flesh and finally went deep into the internal organs. In less than fifteen minutes, Chen Fei stuck his head out and felt the faint changes in his body. Chen Fei was deep in thought. After exchanging the exhausted Recieval Bead, Chen Fei felt that he still had some mental strength left. He could still use it about half a time. Without any delay, the Recieval Bead¡¯s light circle flashed and shattered. The Vital Energy that was slightly smaller than before was absorbed. Chen Fei endured the piercing pain in his head and submerged his head into the hot spring again. For eight consecutive days, Chen Fei did not go anywhere. He stayed in this inn. Other than eating three meals, the rest of the time was spent on various cultivation. Even though he had used all of his Vital Energy to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the medicinal pills and the lowering of the limit of the fourth stage of the Origin Connection Technique still pushed Chen Fei¡¯s realm to the Marrow Tempering realm. The effects of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s cultivation were also far beyond Chen Fei¡¯s expectations, making Chen Fei somewhat glad that he had made the choice. Chen Fei stood in front of the hot spring. The water reflected Chen Fei¡¯s current appearance. Compared to eight days ago, Chen Fei¡¯s image had changed quite a bit. His skin, which used to be dark, had actually started to turn fair. What was more obvious was the facial features. In the past, Chen Fei really looked like an ordinary person. Coupled with his tanned face, his appearance could be said to be very ordinary. At most, his cultivation would only increase later on, and he would look much taller. But now, the person reflected on the water surface had rather three-dimensional facial features. At a rough glance, it felt that there was no change from before. However, the more he looked at it, the more interesting it became. When had Chen Fei ever cared about whether he was handsome or not? He was superficial! Chen Fei touched his own face and turned his body to look at his reflection. The corners of his mouth could not help but reveal a smile. Other than the change in his appearance, the power contained in Chen Fei¡¯s body had increased by a large margin. In comparison, the current Chen Fei was equivalent to constantly activating the state of Tremendous Strength. If he were to stack the Tremendous Strength characteristic, Chen Fei¡¯s strength would reach a rather high level. Not only his strength, but Chen Fei¡¯s five senses had also become much sharper. He could sense the minute details of his surroundings extremely clearly, making Chen Fei extremely alert. ¡°Tsk! The blade of the sword cut through the air and made a sound. Chen Fei calmly withdrew the long sword in his hand. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant allowed Chen Fei¡¯s control over his body to increase by a notch. This directly showed that Sword Five had become a regular move, and Chen Fei could use it easily. Sword Six had been a heavy burden to his body ever since he used it. The control of the body was in exchange for the reduction of the burden on the body from all kinds of moves. In just eight days, although Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had not broken through to the Marrow Tempering realm, his overall combat strength had increased by a large margin compared to the beginning. (Cultivation Technique: Suppressing Dragon Elephant (325/500)] ¡°There¡¯s only a portion of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant.¡± Chen Fei looked at the information on the interface and felt a little regretful. He was only at the entry level, yet he had already undergone such a huge change. As he continued to cultivate, it would definitely bring more benefits to Chen Fei. Chen Fei put away his long sword. He needed to return to the sect. After so many days of cultivation, the Thorn Sword had long been cultivated to perfection. Even if he had cultivated the Dragon-Suppressing Elephant one more day, it would not be able to improve much. More importantly, Chen Fei still needed to purchase some things, and he had to return to the sect today. They were leaving early the next morning. If Chen Fei was late, who knew how many misunderstandings it would cause? An hour later, Chen Fei walked out of a shop with a strong bow in his hand. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s cultivation made the original bow appear weaker, and it was unable to display Chen Fei¡¯s strength advantage. Moreover, he was about to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm, and his strength would increase again. He should change his bow first, in case he did not have a bow to use. Two hours later, Chen Fei appeared in the sect and went to meet Feng Xiupu and Guo Linshan. ¡°Junior brother, I¡¯ve already found a team for you, and they¡¯ve agreed to accept you into their team.¡± Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei and said with a smile. ¡°Thank you for your help, Senior Brother!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°Little Junior Brother, I haven¡¯t seen you for a few days. Why do I feel like you¡¯ve changed so much?¡± Guo Linshan stared at Chen Fei¡¯s face and scratched his head in confusion. He felt that his little junior brother had become ugly. How good was it when he was tan and strong back then? Why was he so fair now? The next morning, hundreds of people gathered on the martial arts practice field of the sect. These were all disciples who were going to the Strange Wind Realm this time. ¡°Ge Hongjie, this is Chen Fei. I¡¯ll be counting on you to take care of him in the Strang Wind Realm!¡± Guo Linshan brought Chen Fei to a brawny man. Ge Hongjie raised his head and sized up Chen Fei. He nodded slightly, then lowered his head again and began to tidy up his things. ¡°He¡¯s just like that. He¡¯s cold on the outside but warm on the inside.¡± Guo Linshan explained awkwardly to Chen Fei.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Reversal of Concepts Chapter 113: Reversal of Concepts Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I understand.¡± Chen Fei nodded with a smile. He saw the resistance in Ge Hongjie¡¯s eyes. Chen Fei guessed that he was forced into Ge Hongjie¡¯s team by Guo Linshan. An hour later, the team was assembled, and everyone set off. Chen Fei waved at Feng Xiupu and the other two before turning around and entering the carriage. This place was six hours away from the Strange Wind Realm. In order to maintain sufficient physical strength and combat strength, all the people who went this time took the carriage. ¡°His name is Chen Fei, and he will be our junior brother who will act together with us.¡± In the carriage, Ge Hongjie introduced them to the others. ¡°Senior Brother Ge, you know I¡¯m a little blunt.¡± Mu Langtao glanced at Chen Fei and turned to Ge Hongjie, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, Junior Brother Chen should only be in the Bone Tempering realm, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation is still at the Bone Tempering realm.¡± Ge Hongjie nodded his head. ¡°Isn¡¯t the cultivation of the Bone Tempering realm a little weak? Although the few of us aren¡¯t strong, we¡¯re at least at the Marrow Tempering realm. Senior Sister Zhang is the same as you, having reached the Visceral Tempering realm. The Strange Wind Realm was not a place to play around with a Bone Tempering realm artist.¡± Mu Langtao said unhappily. ¡°I won¡¯t be a bodyguard in the Strange Wind Realm. Brother Ge, I won¡¯t be going with you this time. I¡¯ll go to another team.¡± Someone suddenly whispered. ¡°Sigh, I haven¡¯t finished. Why are you leaving? Senior Brother Zhao, you¡¯re too impatient.¡± Mu Langtao hurriedly said. ¡°I just don¡¯t want to be dragged down by others.¡± Brother Zhao shook his head. ¡°Our team doesn¡¯t have to be together. If anyone wants to leave, you can say it now.¡± Ge Hongjie looked at them and sighed. If Guo Linshan hadn¡¯t done him a favor back then, Ge Hongjie wouldn¡¯t have agreed to such a thing. However, since Guo Linshan had said it, Ge Hongjie would do it. In the end, even if there was no one on the team, he still had to bring Chen Fei along. ¡°Senior Brother Ge, Senior Sister Zhang, farewell!¡± Seeing Ge Hongjie¡¯s attitude, Senior Brother Zhao cupped his hands at the two of them and left the carriage. Mu Langtao raised his hand. He wanted to ask him to stay, but he didn¡¯t know what to say. Thinking of this, Mu Langtao couldn¡¯t help but look at Chen Fei with dissatisfaction. ¡°Chen Fei, right? I don¡¯t know why senior brother Ge is willing to accept you, but since he has agreed, I will support his decision. Otherwise, with your cultivation, it¡¯ll probably be difficult for the other teams to accept you. If you force it, it won¡¯t be good for anyone.¡± Zhang Fangqiong glanced at Ge Hongjie and Chen Fei. She knew Ge Hongjie very well. The other party must have been entrusted by someone. In that case, Zhang Fangqiong did not want Ge Hongjie to be a person who did not keep his word. Chen Fei did not say anything. According to Chen Fei¡¯s original intention, if he were really despised by others, he would rather go alone. It was dangerous, but he couldn¡¯t be looked down upon every day. Fortunately, Ge Hongjie and the others didn¡¯t mock Chen Fei even though they didn¡¯t care for his cultivation. ¡°Since we have formed a team, we must divide our work. This way, we can maximize our strength. Even though your cultivation isn¡¯t high enough, you should be good at something, right?¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei and continued. ¡°Yeah, what do you know? Cooking doesn¡¯t count. We eat dry rations directly.¡± Mu Langtao saw that Ge Hongjie and Chen Fei had already made up their minds, so he changed his attitude toward Chen Fei a little. After all, they were going to be working together, so they should get along better. ¡°My bow and arrows are alright.¡± Chen Fei patted the bow and arrow on his back. ¡°Words are useless. Why don¡¯t you show us?¡± Mu Langtao was a little interested. In fact, many of the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect knew a little about archery, so many of them carried a longbow with them today. Mu Langtao actually wanted to carry one today, but he didn¡¯t bring it because he thought it was too troublesome. Seeing Ge Hongjie¡¯s gaze on him, Chen Fei smiled, got up, and walked out of the carriage. He flipped over and went to the top of the carriage. ¡°Where do you want to shoot? How about that tree?¡± Mu Langtao and the other two followed him out. Mu Langtao pointed at a tree not far away. This wasn¡¯t difficult. If Mu Langtao was lucky, he could do it. ¡°Catch a bird.¡± Chen Fei did not answer. Instead, he looked up at the sky. There was a black dot there. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes, and the sky in the distance seemed to enlarge. Pulling the bow and shooting arrows, Chen Fei completed all the movements in the blink of an eye. The sound of an arrow cutting through the air could be heard. In the next moment, the black bird in the distance trembled and instantly fell down. It was obvious that it had been shot. ¡°Good! Ge Hongjie¡¯s eyes lit up. To shoot a bow well, one had to put in a lot of effort. Primordial Sword Sect was a sect that focused on the sword path, so there were very few people who were good at archery. Chen Fei¡¯s skill was indeed considered extraordinary among the many disciples. ¡°How is your movement technique?¡± Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s expression also changed. Chen Fei did not say anything. His figure flickered as he chased after the black bird that had fallen in the distance. In just a moment, he returned to the top of the carriage with the black bird in his hand. Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong looked at each other with surprise in their eyes. The movement technique that Chen Fei displayed was far better than they had expected. Mu Langtao was also shocked. With that movement technique just now, if you were at the back, you would probably only be able to eat dust. ¡°You¡¯re called Chen Fei. Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re the one who lured the evil away during the sect¡¯s herb-picking mission last time?¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei and suddenly remembered a rumor in the sect. At that time, she had only treated it as a story. Now that he recalled, wasn¡¯t that person also called Chen Fei? Moreover, his cultivation was only at the Bone Tempering realm. ¡°Yes, I was with Senior Brother Guo Linshan.¡± Chen Fei generously admitted that his movement technique and archery technique were specially displayed by Chen Fei. Just like Zhang Fangqiong said, in the team, one had to show enough value. ¡°Good. With your movement technique and archery skills, our team¡¯s strength has actually increased a little. Come, come in and talk!¡± Ge Hongjie called everyone into the carriage with a smile on his face. He had agreed to let Guo Linshan go to return the favor, and Ge Hongjie was already prepared to be his bodyguard. In the end, he did not expect Chen Fei to give him such a big surprise. Not to mention archery, just the movement technique just now was extremely useful in the Strange Wind Realm. Zhang Fangqiong also had the same thought. Her gaze toward Chen Fei had become much gentler. Mu Langtao was also full of smiles, but he suddenly realized that his role in the team seemed to be at the end. Six hours passed without any rest, and everyone finally arrived at their destination. ¡°Is that the entrance to the Strange Wind Realm?¡± Chen Fei looked at a huge cave in the distance. The surface of the cave seemed to be trembling like the surface of water. He could vaguely see another cave inside the cave. ¡°Yes, we¡¯ll be going in after a little rest.¡±Ge Hongjie nodded. Chen Fei looked around. There were many camps here. Many ordinary people were busy going in and out. These were the people who served them. An hour later, everyone began to enter. Before coming here, the sect had already informed them of their purpose for this trip. Find all the nodes in the Strange Wind Realm, destroy them, and then kill them. The more you kill, the better. Only by clearing out the evil in the Strange Wind Realm will the hidden Evil King appear. At that time, the sect elders will naturally take action. Now that the Evil King was hiding in the depths of the Strange Wind Realm, the sect elders could not do anything even if they wanted to. Seeing the disciples in front enter one by one, when it was Chen Fei¡¯s turn, Chen Fei first tried to reach out with his hand. It was as if he was soaking in water, but it was not the same. In the next moment, Chen Fei stepped into the entrance of the Strange Wind Realm. A slight pulling sensation was felt on his body. Fortunately, this feeling quickly disappeared. What entered Chen Fei¡¯s eyes was actually the appearance of a huge city. At this moment, all of them were standing at the foot of the city. Chen Fei looked at the city wall that was dozens of meters tall and the huge city gate that was only a size smaller. This feeling was very incongruous. Among humans, it was possible to build such high walls, but they would never build such a huge city gate. However, in this strange realm, it appeared just like that. Ouch! A sharp voice that sounded like crying suddenly rang out in their ears. Everyone could not help but cover their ears. Even so, everyone began to feel dizzy, as if they would faint in the next moment. ¡°Humph!¡± A cold snort sounded, suppressing the strange howl. Chen Fei turned his head and saw Elder Sun standing behind him. He was staring at the city in the distance. In the next moment, Elder Sun disappeared from where he was and rushed into the city. ¡°Everyone, advance!¡± The deacon shouted from behind. All the disciples began to move and rushed towards the open giant city gate. ¡°Listen to my command later. Don¡¯t advance rashly, and don¡¯t split up!¡± Ge Hongjie said in a deep voice. Chen Fei and the others nodded silently. This was something they had discussed before. The relatively large Strange Wind City had very few people. It was only because this place had been swept once before that the evil inside had lessened a lot. That was why they dared to enter like this. After passing through the city gate, Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly felt slightly cold. The temperature here was actually a little lower than outside the city gate. There was also an indescribable feeling mixed with this coldness that made people subconsciously want to escape. Dozens of teams began to disperse. No one deliberately gathered together. Although it was safer to have more people, the things they could obtain in the end were undoubtedly much less. Treasures produced in the Strange Wind Realm were useful to aperture refinement realm experts. For disciples in the body refinement realm like them, they were naturally effective. Other than the high contribution points, those who were willing to come to this strange realm were also fighting for these treasures. According to the sect¡¯s rules, the treasures obtained in the Strange Wind Realm belonged to the disciples. The sect would not force them to hand them over. If you are willing to sell it, the sect will buy it back at a high price. Many of Ge Hongjie¡¯s Visceral Tempering realm cultivators had failed to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm. Their apertures or mental strength had been damaged, preventing them from breaking through. Or they were too old and had no hope of breaking through. They were all here to seek the hope of breaking through to the aperture tempering state. As for those below the Visceral Tempering realm, they were older and hoped to have a chance. After turning a corner, the four of them entered a courtyard. Chen Fei looked around curiously. The decorations in the courtyard were exactly the same as those in ordinary houses. If he was not in Strange Wind City at this moment, Chen Fei would have thought that he had gone to some city. The four of them searched carefully, but they did not find anything evil or valuable. Only the sound of their quiet footsteps echoed in the courtyard.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: A Gamble Chapter 114: A Gamble Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Is it there?¡± Zhang Fangqiong turned to look at Ge Hongjie. ¡°I didn¡¯t find anything. Let¡¯s go to the next place.¡± Ge Hongjie looked around the courtyard and shook his head. They followed Ge Hongjie out of the courtyard and jumped into the neighboring courtyard. ¡°Is Senior Brother Ge looking for the node of the Strange Wind Realm?¡± Chen Fei walked beside Mu Langtao and asked in a low voice. ¡°Yes.¡± Mu Langtao nodded and looked around vigilantly. He then said in a low voice, ¡°We¡¯re not the first batch of disciples to come to this Strange Wind Realm, so most of the evil in this Strange Wind Realm has actually been killed. Only some extremely strong or well-hidden ones are still left.¡± Mu Langtao licked his lips when he saw that Chen Fei was listening attentively and continued, ¡°Those extremely powerful evil aren¡¯t our goal. We came to this Strange Wind realm mainly to find the node and destroy it.¡± ¡°Are there many benefits to destroying the node?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. Although the contribution points given by the sect were high to these Visceral Tempering realm cultivators who had no hope of breaking through was attractive, it was not so attractive that it was worth risking their lives. ¡°Of course, there are benefits.¡± Zhang Fangqiong turned to look at Chen Fei and said with a smile, ¡°The moment the node of the Strange Wind Realm is destroyed, a large amount of Vital Energy will surge out. No matter what realm you are at, you can absorb it immediately.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. It turned out that the benefits of destroying the node were so straightforward. ¡°This kind of Vital energy is not only beneficial to cultivation, but it can also slowly heal injuries to the acupoints or mental strength. In addition to good luck, there might also be primeval stones in the nodes.¡± When Zhang Fangqiong saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression, the smile on her face grew even wider. ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s why I was willing to come to the Strange Wind Realm. Wealth comes from danger. If I don¡¯t put in a lot of effort, I¡¯ll probably have some difficulty breaking through to the Visceral Tempering realm in this lifetime.¡± Mu Langtao smiled bitterly. ¡°Then how do we find this node?¡± Chen Fei was a little excited when he heard that. These nodes were treasures. No wonder they knew that the Strange Wind Realm was dangerous and still flocked over. ¡°Senior Brother drank a bottle of Suspending Spirit Liquid just now, so he can sense the subtle flow of Vital Energy in the Strange Wind Realm. However, we have to be very close to sense it. Therefore, we have to search one by one and try our luck.¡± Mu Langtao explained. Chen Fei nodded in realization. He understood most of the situation in his heart and did not say anything else. He focused on guarding the surroundings to prevent any strange things from rushing out. Ge Hongjie and the other three walked around the various courtyards, but they did not find a single node. Chen Fei, on the other hand, saw the various living facilities that were completely humanoid in this Strange Wind Realm. There was probably a special reason why this Strange Wind Realm completely simulated a human city. Two hours, four hours, and six hours passed, but the four of them found nothing. In this huge city, the four of them were like ants. Although they had spent a lot of time, the area they could search was very limited. Because the nodes required perception, it was impossible to distinguish them with the naked eye. As a result, Ge Hongjie had to carefully sense every courtyard. The mental energy consumption was huge. In a few hours, the four of them rested several times. ¡°I¡¯ll take over later. You should rest for a while.¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Ge Hongjie¡¯s pale face and whispered. ¡°Alright, sorry to trouble you.¡± Ge Hongjie didn¡¯t try to force himself. He took out the Suspending Spirit Liquid and handed it to Zhang Fangqiong. Fifteen minutes later, the four of them set off again. The leader was Zhang Fangqiong, while Chen Fei and the other two were on guard. Although they hadn¡¯t encountered a single one, no one dared to let their guard down. The evil in the Strange Wind Realm had been cleared once, but that extremely strong strangeness was very likely not discovered. Or perhaps they had discovered it, but the disciples who had discovered it had also died. An hour later, the four of them were searching for nodes in a small courtyard. Zhang Fangqiong, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped in her tracks and revealed a surprised expression. ¡°Did you find anything?¡± Ge Hongjie looked at her expression and asked excitedly. ¡°Yes, the Vital Energy fluctuation here is different from other places. Let me sense it carefully again.¡± Zhang Fangqiong nodded and walked around the courtyard step by step. Fifteen minutes later, Zhang Fangqiong stopped beside a well. ¡°Here!¡± Zhang Fangqiong stared at the upper right corner of the well. ¡°What should I do next?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°Just use inner strength to break the nodes.¡± Ge Hongjie turned his head to look at them, his gaze stopping on Chen Fei. ¡°Breaking a node will cause Vital Energy to gush out, but that is a characteristic that only true nodes have.¡± Chen Fei was stunned. What was a true node? Could it be that there were fake nodes in the Shadow Realm? ¡°This is the dangerous part of the Shadow Realm. If this node were real, everything would be fine. But if it were fake, the moment it was broken, not only would there be no Vital Energy, but there would also be an impact that shook the soul. If a cultivator at the Body Tempering realm was hit, they would definitely be injured!¡± Ge Hongjie said in a deep voice. These words were mainly said to Chen Fei because only Chen Fei was a newbie. The other two knew the details in this aspect. ¡°Is the distance of the impact far? Can I use a bow and arrow to break the node?¡±Chen Fei asked. ¡°If the node is fake, the distance of impact won¡¯t be too far, and the bow and arrow can break it. However, all of this is based on the fact that the nodes were fake.¡± Ge Hongjie shook his head with a bitter smile and said, ¡°If the node is real and you break it with a bow and arrow, you won¡¯t be able to get any benefits when the Vital Energy surges out. That moment was very short. The closer one is standing to it, the stronger the effect.¡± Chen Fei was stunned and turned around. Since they could not determine the authenticity of the node, they could only gamble. If you didn¡¯t mind losing the Vital Energy, you could naturally use your bow and arrow to break it open from afar. However, the martial artists who came to the Strange Wind Realm to take risks were there solely for the Vital Energy in the nodes to nourish their injured acupoints and mental strength. They had to gamble. Coming to the Strange Wind Realm was a gamble in itself. Facing the node, it was also the time for this gamble to be unveiled. They naturally had no reason to retreat. ¡°Even if the node is fake, there are some benefits. After the mental attack, there would still be an evil creature that would rush out. If this evil creature is killed, it might have am evil pearl on its body. Evil pearls could be used to refine medicine and weapons, and the effects were very good,¡± Zhang Fangqiong said. Chen Fei grinned. Was this supposed to be a consolation prize? Why didn¡¯t he feel it at all? Not only would his mental state be attacked, but an evil being would immediately appear. No matter how he looked at it, it looked dangerous. ¡°If there really is an evil creature later, we have to kill it as soon as possible,¡± Ge Hongjie said seriously. ¡°Can¡¯t we lure them away?¡± Chen Fei was a little puzzled. If he couldn¡¯t win, wasn¡¯t it better to just run away? ¡°You can¡¯t lure it away. The evil is in the Strange Wind Realm, and its movement speed is even faster than the Visceral Tempering Realm. Moreover, when this evil has just escaped from the false node, it is actually at its weakest. The longer it is outside, the stronger the evil will become. If there really was an evil pearl, it would be absorbed by itself,¡± Mu Langtao said. ¡°That evil pearl was actually condensed because the node suppressed the evil for too long.¡± Zhang Fangqiong explained when she saw that Chen Chen was confused. Chen Fei nodded in realization. He finally understood. This gamble seemed to have become a must. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, stand far away for now. Your cultivation level is insufficient, and it¡¯s your first time breaking through the node. I¡¯m worried that you¡¯re not mentally prepared.¡± Ge Hongjie thought for a moment and looked at Chen Fei. It wasn¡¯t that they were afraid of Chen Fei absorbing the Vital Energy. If the true node were broken, there would be a lot of Vital Energy inside. It would be more than enough for the four of them to absorb. Ge Hongjie was really worried that Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was too low and he would be seriously injured, and his life would be in danger. Since he had promised Guo Linshan, Ge Hongjie had to fulfill his promise. ¡°All right!¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and retreated more than ten meters. Seeing Ge Hongjie nod, Chen Fei stopped and looked ahead, ready to attack at any moment. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± Ge Hongjie looked at Zhang Fangqiong, who nodded and walked to the node with her sword. She took a deep breath and stabbed. Chen Fei watched as half of the sword in Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s hand disappeared. Before he could marvel at the wonder of this, a sudden fear was imposed on his heart. It was as if a disaster was about to befall him. He could not help but want to hug his head and kneel down, begging for mercy. The Tranquil Origin Technique was activated crazily, and Chen Fei was able to break free from this fear. In this short moment, Chen Fei saw Mu Langtao being sent flying backward by a force. Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong were bleeding from the corners of their mouths, and their faces were abnormally pale. However, they rushed forward crazily and hit a phantom that suddenly appeared. ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Chen Fei didn¡¯t hesitate at all. The longbow in his hand began to shoot out arrows one after another, fiercely stabbing into the body of the illusory figure. Because his main opponent this time was an evil creature, Chen Fei¡¯s arrows were also changed to specially-made arrowheads. The price was not low, but the effect was excellent because the spot where the arrow had pierced the shadow seemed to have been splashed with concentrated sulfuric acid and dissolved. A soundless roar resounded in their hearts. Ge Hongjie and the other two paused for a moment, but Chen Fei¡¯s arrow did not stop for a moment. In the blink of an eye, no less than ten arrows had pierced through the shadowy figure¡¯s body, and the force of the arrows constantly pushed back its entire figure. However, the sharp roars were unable to do anything to Chen Fei. Mu Langtao stood up. Seeing this scene, his eyes almost popped out. That shadow was actually suppressed by Chen Fei alone until it could not move. It could only take the attack one-sidedly. ¡°Excellent!¡± Ge Hongjie roared and arrived beside the shadow in a flash. He waved the sword in his hand and raised the shadow¡¯s head. Chen Fei looked up at the evil¡¯s head and shot out three arrows in a row, blowing it up in the air. Zhang Fangqiong, on the other hand, stepped forward with Ge Hongjie. Their swords slashed the evil¡¯s body into pieces. As the green smoke rose, the shadow figure disappeared. Mu Langtao had just arrived with the sword in his hand. He didn¡¯t even have time to make another move, so he put away the sword awkwardly. ¡°There are evil pearls!¡± Ge Hongjie saw a pearl appear where the shadow disappeared and couldn¡¯t help but laugh loudly.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: That Person Misled Me Chapter 115: That Person Misled Me Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you are so powerful.¡± Mu Langtao said sincerely when he saw Chen Fei coming forward. Mu Langtao was actually panicking when the mental assault appeared because this meant that it would be a tough battle. In the end, he did not expect that what happened next would take a turn. The evil thing appeared. As soon as it appeared, it was completely suppressed by Chen Fei. Even its howls could not stop Chen Fei for a moment. Under such circumstances, it was very simple for Ge Hongjie, who was in the Visceral Tempering realm. ¡°Well done!¡± Ge Hongjie patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder hard. Although he knew that Chen Fei¡¯s archery skills were not bad, after all, he had already seen it before. But now that he had really fought in real combat, he realized that his archery skills were not only good, they were exceptional. Ge Hongjie had never been so relaxed in killing evil before. ¡°Senior Brother Ge, this is the best thing you¡¯ve ever done for Junior Brother Chen!¡± Zhang Fangqiong was also full of smiles, mainly because she was too surprised by Chen Fei. Chen Fei smiled and waved his hand. He pointed at the evil¡¯s bead on the ground and said, ¡°How do I collect this?¡± ¡°Just take the jade box.¡± Ge Hongjie took out a jade box and carefully put away the evil pearl. He was in a good mood. Although he had suffered quite a few injuries, his gains were still decent. He had earned some money from the two items. Of course, the most important thing was discovering Chen Fei¡¯s abilities. That was the biggest gain. ¡°Then should we continue searching or go back?¡± Although there were no twists and turns in this battle, Ge Hongjie and the other two were still impacted, and their injuries were quite obvious. ¡°I¡¯ll look for another two hours. If we can¡¯t find it, we¡¯ll go back for the day.¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Ge Hongjie. Ge Hongjie pondered for a moment and nodded. Although he was injured, his combat strength was still pretty good. He could search for another two hours without much of an impact. Mu Langtao and Chen Fei had no objections. Chen Fei went forward and collected the arrows. Most of them could still be used. He then continued to search for the nodes. Two hours passed quickly, but no new nodes were found. The four of them were a little disappointed. However, this kind of finding of nodes depended on luck and could not be forced. According to their original plan, the four of them carefully exited the Strange Wind Realm and returned to the camp. Chen Fei and the other three did not return first. There were already many other places in the camp. ¡°Senior Brother Ge, you said that the evil pearl can be used to refine medicine? Is there anything particular about this?¡± sitting beside the bonfire, Chen Fei asked for advice. ¡°There¡¯s nothing particular. I asked a senior brother back then, and he said that it¡¯s just like ordinary medicine refinement, except that there¡¯s an extra evil pearl.¡± Ge Hongjie thought for a moment and shook his head. ¡°However, because of the evil pearls, the difficulty of refining will increase by a lot. It¡¯s very easy for the furnace to explode.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly as he continued to ask, ¡°Will there be any special effects after adding the evil pearl to the pill?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about those special pills. If we just add them to the pills we use for cultivation, it will actually strengthen the medicinal effects,¡± Ge Hongjie said. ¡°It¡¯s like increasing the age of the herbs?¡± ¡°It¡¯s more or less like that. An ordinary evil pearl can give medicinal herbs an additional 50 years of medicinal properties.¡± Zhang Fangqiong threw a piece of firewood into the bonfire, looked at Chen Fei, and said with a smile, ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you also have some research on pill concoction?¡± ¡°Yes, I usually dabble in it.¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°Does Junior Brother Chen also know how to refine pills? It¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t pass the Alchemist Alliance¡¯s test back then, so I refined less after that.¡± Mu Langtao laughed and looked at Chen Fei, ¡°This evil pearl must at least be refined by those pill refiners. Otherwise, it will be a waste of this evil pearl.¡± Mu Langtao was mainly afraid that Chen Fei was itching to use his skills, so he requested to personally go down and use the evil pearl to refine pills. Evil pearls were hard to come by. If an alchemist had the chance, they would want to try it. Mu Langtao himself was like this, but unfortunately, he had never been able to do so. Chen Fei had contributed greatly to the acquisition of this evil pearl. Mu Langtao was really afraid that Chen Fei would not be able to resist the temptation, so he wanted to try refining it. ¡°Can the pill refiners of the Alliance do it? What grade is required?¡± Chen Fei asked with great interest. ¡°Nine¡­ No wait, I think it¡¯s more suitable to be at least an eighth-grade. It¡¯s not a waste to use evil pearls to refine the Eternal Floating Pill.¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, Mu Langtao changed his mind and raised his request to dispel Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts. ¡°If you want to refine it, take this evil pearl and try it. It¡¯s fine.¡± Ge Hongjie saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression and hesitated for a moment. He looked at Zhang Fangqiong and took out the evil pearl. It was just an evil pearl. Even if it were wasted, so what? ¡°The Flying Ascent Pill I concocted isn¡¯t good enough. Will the Eternal Floating Pill really work?¡± Chen Fei did not have the urge to refine it. At most, he was a little curious as to how such a strange thing combined with medicinal ingredients. ¡°You know how to refine the Flying Ascent Pill?¡± Mu Langtao and Ge Hongjie were stunned. ¡°Yes, I know how to refine some pills. I can guarantee success, but the rate of pills being produced is not good enough.¡± Chen Fei nodded. Because of all sorts of matters recently, the proficiency of the Flying Ascent Pill was only close to perfection. Furnace explosions would definitely not happen, but there was no guarantee that every furnace would produce pills at the limit. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, are you an Alliance alchemist?¡± Zhang Fangqiong asked curiously. She dared to say that she knew how to refine the Flying Ascent Pill, so wouldn¡¯t it be easy to refine the Eternal Floating Pill and the Light Spirit Pill? If she really had the ability, she would definitely take the pill refinement master examination. ¡°I¡¯m a Tier 8 alchemist of the Alliance.¡± Chen Fei nodded and took out the pill master¡¯s jade token from his bosom. Mu Langtao¡¯s eyes slowly widened. Good heavens, he had just said that he was a level eight alchemist, but Chen Fei had directly taken out a Tier 8 alchemist¡¯s jade token. It was quite the rush being humiliated this way. Mu Langtao subconsciously took Chen Fei¡¯s jade token and looked at it from top to bottom. It was indeed the certificate issued by the Alchemist Guild. Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong exchanged a glance, their hearts shaking. This Chen Fei was truly multi-talented. At this age, he had actually become a Tier 8 alchemist. Tier 8 alchemists were not rare, but there were indeed very few alchemists at this age in the Primordial Sword Sect. The main reason was that Chen Fei¡¯s archery and movement techniques were so strong, which was quite rare. ¡°Then let Junior Brother Chen try?¡± Mu Langtao looked at the two. ¡°Since there¡¯s an existing alchemist, of course, we have to give it a try. This way, the amount of Vital Energy lost by the evil pearl will be less, and the Eternal Floating Pill will be enough.¡± Ge Hongjie smiled and nodded. ¡°I didn¡¯t bring a pill furnace, nor did I bring any medicinal ingredients.¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ll go borrow the pill furnace. The medicinal herb camp has it.¡± Ge Hongjie stood up and walked toward the others. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. He also quickly stood up and went to purchase medicinal herbs. The ingredients for the Eternal Floating Pill were not complicated, and there was no requirement for age of the herbs. The camp actually had it, so it was probably prepared just in case. When Chen Fei returned, Ge Hongjie had already borrowed a pill furnace and placed it beside the bonfire. ¡°What else do you need? Is this firewood okay?¡± Ge Hongjie looked up at Chen Fei. He really didn¡¯t know much about alchemy. ¡°It¡¯s best to pick up some small pieces of firewood. That way, it¡¯s easier to control the fire.¡± Mu Langtao looked at the firewood on the ground and suggested. Although Mu Langtao¡¯s pill refining skills were average, he still knew a lot of things. ¡°No need, these are fine.¡± Seeing that Ge Hongjie was about to get up to chop firewood, Chen Fei quickly waved his hand and stopped him. Mu Langtao looked at Chen Fei with some doubt. Such thick firewood was good for warmth, but it was really not good for alchemy. ¡°There¡¯s no order for the evil pearl and the medicinal herbs to be together later, right?¡± Chen Fei sat down and cautiously mentioned. The main reason was that he had never refined it like this before. ¡°Yes, this I know. Just put it together.¡± Mu Langtao smiled. ¡°Good! II Chen Fei nodded. He picked up the pill furnace and examined it briefly. He did not find any problems. Moreover, the inside was extremely clean and did not need to be cleaned. Chen Fei placed the pill furnace directly on the bonfire. Mu Langtao¡¯s eyes almost popped out when he saw this scene. Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong didn¡¯t know about alchemy, so they didn¡¯t know if Chen Fei was doing the right thing. They only noticed that Mu Langtao¡¯s expression was a little off, which made them feel uncertain. The jade token of a Tier 8 alchemist shouldn¡¯t be fake. Moreover, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to fake it. It was meaningless. Chen Fei did not notice the expressions of the three people. After the pill furnace heated up, Chen Fei threw the medicinal herbs and the evil pearl into the pill furnace. Mu Langtao¡¯s eyes were still wide open. It was already too much to use the bonfire to refine pills, but the method of throwing the herbs was still the same. This made Mu Langtao suspect that there had been a huge change in pill refining methods, but he hadn¡¯t updated it yet. Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong looked at each other. They did not know how to refine pills and had never seen anyone refine pills on the spot. However, Chen Fei¡¯s actions were a little too bold. Shouldn¡¯t pill refinement be a delicate job? Why did it feel like cooking in Chen Fei¡¯s hands? Under the confused gazes of Ge Hongjie and the other two, the pill furnace did not explode. Instead, it began to emit a trace of medicinal fragrance slowly. At first, it was very light, but after a moment, this medicinal fragrance began to become rich. Mu Langtao¡¯s eyes were full of shock and doubt because Chen Fei didn¡¯t control the flame the whole time. He only used inner strength to adjust the medicinal properties in the pill furnace. This overturned all of Mu Langtao¡¯s knowledge of alchemy. He wasn¡¯t taught alchemy this way. So, for so many years, he had achieved nothing in alchemy. Was it because his alchemy technique was too meticulous? ¡°He¡¯s wrong!¡± As Chen Fei opened the furnace lid, Mu Langtao remembered the face of the old alchemist, and his heart was filled with tears. He had always thought that he was a genius alchemist, but he was later hit by reality. Only now did he realize that he had been left behind! Ge Hongjie couldn¡¯t wait to get close to the pill furnace. He looked at the five Eternal Floating Pills lying quietly in the pill furnace, and his face was filled with uncontrollable joy. He had really succeeded in refining the pill, and he had even refined so many Eternal Floating Pills. Chen Fei took out the pills one by one and placed them in the jade box. Chen Fei sized up the pill and the Eternal Floating Pill that he had refined in the past. There was indeed a huge difference. Not only did the color become more saturated, but it was also not the kind of medicinal fragrance that permeated in all directions. Instead, it was all locked in the medicinal pill. As a result, these five Eternal Floating Pills seemed to be emitting a faint fluorescent light, causing one to be unable to resist the urge to grab them and play with them. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you take two pills. The three of us will each take one. How about it?¡± Ge Hongjie suggested as he looked at the pill. ¡°I have no objections!¡± Zhang Fangqiong nodded. ¡°Me too.¡± Mu Langtao had already started to admire Chen Fei, so he naturally wouldn¡¯t have any objections to this distribution method. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment and accepted this kindness. Mu Langtao couldn¡¯t wait to take the Eternal Floating Pill and swallowed it in one gulp. Then, he quickly started to digest it.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Directional Search Chapter 116: Directional Search Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°You guys cultivate first, I¡¯ll go last,¡± Ge Hongjie said with a smile. Normally, there would not be any danger in the camp, but it was always good to be cautious. Zhang Fangqiong smiled and didn¡¯t decline and swallowed the pill. Chen Fei looked at the medicinal pill in his hand and swallowed it. The Eternal Floating Pill melted the moment it entered his mouth. It instantly turned into a huge energy that began to engulf Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Origin Connection Technique started to circulate automatically, absorbing the energy one by one. Chen Fei was a little surprised. The medicinal efficacy of the Eternal Floating Pill with the evil pearl was much stronger than Chen Fei had imagined. It was fundamentally different from any other medicinal pill in the past. Even the Flying Ascent Pill paled in comparison to the Eternal Floating Pill this time. If one had to say something different, it might be similar to directly absorbing Vital Energy, but it was easier to absorb and would not cause too much of a burden on the body. After a while, Chen Fei opened his eyes and found that Mu Langtao and Zhang Fangqiong had finished their cultivation. Ge Hongjie was currently cultivating. ¡°There¡¯s still one Eternal Floating Pill. You don¡¯t have to be in a hurry to take it. There¡¯s still a lot of medicinal power left in our bodies.¡± Zhang Fangqiong smiled. ¡°Thank you for your reminder, Senior Sister.¡± Chen Fei nodded and did not refute. Actually, the medicinal strength of the Eternal Floating Pill in Chen Fei¡¯s body was almost completely absorbed. Other than the fact that he was cultivating the fifth level of the Origin Connection Technique, the most important thing was the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s Body Subduing Realm was to continuously strengthen its control over his body. The first step was to absorb Vital Energy. Thus, it didn¡¯t feel any pressure at all when it came to helping Chen Fei absorb the medicinal power of the Eternal Floating Pill and convert it into inner strength. It was also because of this that Chen Fei had cultivated for a little longer than Zhang Fangqiong and the other two and had only finished cultivating at this moment. A moment later, Ge Hongjie finished his cultivation and opened his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the pills that Junior Brother Chen refined. I was originally worried that my injuries would affect our hunt tomorrow, but now it seems that I was worrying too much.¡± Ge Hongjie¡¯s face was full of smiles. ¡°If we could have more of these pills, We wouldn¡¯t have to take the risk of finding the node.¡± Zhang Fangqiong sighed slightly. ¡°If we didn¡¯t take the risk, where would the evil pearl come from?¡± Ge Hongjie laughed softly. Chen Fei¡¯s archery skills were the biggest surprise of the day. Even if they encountered fake nodes later, they would have an easier time dealing with them. He might not be able to get the evil pearl every time, but at least his life would be slightly guaranteed. Just this one point was enough to satisfy Ge Hongjie. The next morning, after eating a little, Chen Fei and the others appeared in the Strange Wind Realm. Ge Hongjie took out the Suspending Spirit Liquid he had just received today and was about to drink some when Chen Fei suddenly reached out and stopped him. Ge Hongjie looked at Chen Fei in confusion, not knowing what had happened. ¡°Can I try it today?¡±Chen Fei said softly. Ge Hongjie frowned slightly. He didn¡¯t refuse immediately, but he didn¡¯t agree either. The Suspending Spirit Liquid was used to assist in finding the nodes, and its effect was to increase one¡¯s sensitivity to Vital Energy. As a martial artist¡¯s cultivation increased, their perception of Vital Energy would gradually increase. Of course, without truly breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm, one¡¯s perception of Vital Energy was actually very weak. It was the same for the Visceral Tempering realm. It could only be said that it was slightly better than the Bone Tempering realm and Marrow Tempering realm. ¡°Give me 30% of the Suspending Spirit Liquid. Archers sometimes have strange instincts,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Just give thirty percent of it to Junior Brother Chen. After all, it¡¯s the two of us searching. Yesterday, we only found one, and it turned out to be fake,¡± Zhang Fangqiong said, looking at Ge Hongjie. Ge Hongjie thought for a moment. At most, he would just waste a bit of the Suspending Spirit Liquid, so the impact was acceptable. And just as Zhang Fangqiong said, even if the two of them were to search with all their might, it was still another matter whether there would be any results in the end. II Be careful! II Ge Hongjie handed over the Suspending Spirit Liquid and instructed. Because the people searching had to stand at the front, they had to bear some risk. Chen Fei nodded and took the Suspending Spirit Liquid. He smelled it and found that it had a pungent smell. He didn¡¯t know what the materials used to refine it were. Chen Fei raised his head and drank about thirty percent of the Suspending Spirit Liquid in the bottle. The taste in his mouth made Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrow slightly. At the same time, a cool feeling rushed into his mind. Chen Fei could not help but close his eyes. When he opened them again, he realized that the feeling that the Strange Wind Realm gave Chen Fei was already a little different. ¡°You sensed some Vital Energy, so it felt different from usual.¡± Zhang Fangqiong saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression and explained with a smile. Chen Fei nodded and took the lead, leading Mu Langtao and the other two into the city. The nodes in the Strange Wind Realm were not static. After a period of time, they would automatically change their positions. Fortunately, this change wasn¡¯t in a random location, but within a certain range. Therefore, the four of them did not start from the courtyard they had left yesterday. Instead, they started from the middle of the courtyard. This way, they could ensure that they would not miss anything. Chen Fei stood in the courtyard and did not move. Ge Hongjie and the other two looked at Chen Fei in confusion. Chen Fei didn¡¯t explain. Instead, he kept adjusting the jade pendant¡¯s ability. Because Chen Fei deliberately hid it, the three of them didn¡¯t see the faint light of the jade pendant. Chen Fei felt that Ge Hongjie¡¯s method of searching yesterday was too inefficient. Not only was it inefficient, but he also had to gamble at the end. After returning to the camp yesterday, Chen Fei thought for a while and decided to try the jade pendant. This half-spirit tool could definitely be considered a jack of all trades. In battle, it would be extremely effective to suddenly give the enemy a blow. Previously, when he assisted Chen Fei in absorbing Vital Energy, the effect was also very good. Right now, Chen Fei wanted to see if he could strengthen the effects of the Suspending Spirit Liquid so that Chen Fei could find the nodes more clearly. The cool feeling in Chen Fei¡¯s mind kept trembling and finally stabilized. The world that Chen Fei sensed suddenly became different. Chen Fei actually sensed faint lines that covered the entire Strange Wind Realm. The densest part of the lines was in the deepest part of the city, which was suffused with a dark color that made people despair. Compared to the depths of the city, the other places were much better, but there were still many black spots. II It¡¯s effective! II His core soul energy continued to deplete as Chen Fei leaped onto the wall of the courtyard. He no longer paid attention to the distance, but focused his attention on the courtyard within a radius of 100 meters. ¡°Over there! II In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, there was a black dot in a courtyard dozens of meters away. It was like an octopus, and dozens of black lines were faintly discernible as they floated there. They were faintly resonating with the sky and the depths of the city. When Ge Hongjie and the other two saw Chen Fei jump onto the wall, they were all shocked and quickly went forward to guard Chen Fei. ¡°, Over there! II As Chen Fei spoke, he stopped the power of the jade pendant. In such a short period of time, more than half of his core soul energy had already been consumed. ¡°Good! II Guo Hongjie and the other two nodded without any objection. Since Chen Fei was asked to find the node, they would not raise any objections during this period. The four of them carefully walked forward. Although Chen Fei did not sense any danger from his perception just now, he had to be careful. The distance of tens of meters, the four of them moved for almost fifteen minutes before they arrived at the courtyard that Chen Fei saw. ¡°Senior Brother Ge, the fake node is hiding inside. The true node is the supporting point for the entire operation of the Strange Wind Realm. Can I understand it this way?¡± Chen Fei turned to Ge Hongjie and asked. ¡°You can understand it that way. However, it¡¯s actually very difficult for us to distinguish them. We can only find one node and try it once.¡± Ge Hongjie nodded. ¡°How many real nodes are there in such a Strange Wind Realm?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but I think there are a few hundred of them or even more,¡± Ge Hongjie said uncertainly. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, did you discover something?¡± Mu Langtao couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Yes, there is a node in this courtyard.¡± Chen Fei pointed ahead and activated the jade pendant again. At close range, the black dot became even more obvious. He could even faintly feel the Vital Energy vibration within it. If the real node was the support for the operation of the Strange Wind Realm, then the probability of this node being real was very high. Ge Hongjie and the other two¡¯s eyes lit up. Ge Hongjie even took out the Suspending Spirit Liquid, intending to drink some. Ge Hongjie didn¡¯t want to confirm if Chen Fei was telling the truth, but he wanted to break this node. If the node was fake, he would be the first to be injured. Chen Fei, who was in the Bone Tempering realm, would not have to withstand the first wave of attacks. ¡°There¡¯s no need to drink it. I¡¯ll break it with a bow and arrow.¡± Chen Fei stopped Ge Hongjie, and at the same time, he had everyone stand in an appropriate position. If the node was fake, the impact here would be slightly weaker. If it was true, they would be able to absorb a lot of Vital Energy. Ge Hongjie hesitated for a moment and then nodded. Chen Fei pulled the bow and arrow. The function of the jade pendant had stopped long ago. At this moment, he was relying on the sensing of the Suspending Spirit Liquid. At the same time, Chen Fei¡¯s Tranquil Origin technique was activated rapidly. If his mind was attacked, he could also help Chen Fei block a part of it. ¡°Whoosh! II The sound of an arrow rang out. Chen Fei and the other three were on guard as they stared at the arrow piercing into the node. There was a soft, muffled sound, as if something had broken. Before he could figure out what it was, a surge of Vital Energy suddenly surged out from the node. The surging Vital Energy made Chen Fei and the others, who were prepared to welcome danger, more or less caught off guard. However, as his body absorbed the Vital Energy, his cultivation technique began to circulate almost instinctively. Chen Fei closed his eyes and felt the Vital Energy in his body being digested and converted into inner strength. He couldn¡¯t help but smile. In just a breath¡¯s time, the surging Vital Energy stopped. This was because the Strange Wind Realm had discovered that the node was damaged and repaired itself, intercepting the Vital Energy again. The four of them opened their eyes in fascination. Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s injuries from yesterday had completely recovered under this wave of Vital Energy. Even the old injuries from his failure to break through to the aperture refinement state seemed to have healed a little. Chen Fei had used up more than half of his core soul energy and had recovered quite a bit. The growth of his inner strength made Chen Fei smile. Moreover, Chen Fei discovered that the Vital Energy here was really different from the outside world. At least, the Vital Energy outside did not have such a significant effect on the recovery of mental strength. Perhaps it was due to this reason that the sect was so passionate about this place. ¡°There¡¯s something there!¡± Mu Langtao pointed at the bottom of the node and shouted in surprise.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Earning a Huge Pot Chapter 117: Earning a Huge Pot Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei and the others walked up and found a transparent shard on the ground that was emitting a faint light. ¡°It¡¯s a node fragment.¡± Ge Hongjie¡¯s eyes lit up. He squatted down and carefully placed the fragment into the jade box. ¡°What is the use of the node fragments?¡±Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°This is a treasure that can only be used by Aperture Tempering Realm experts. If you give a fragment to the sect, the sect will give you 5,000 contribution points.¡± Zhang Fangqiong was also full of smiles. She turned to look at Chen Fei and felt that the more she looked at him, the more pleasing he was to the eye. Chen Fei was simply a lucky star. Not only did he find a true node so quickly, but he also had a node fragment. Not every node fragment would appear when a real node was broken. It was a matter of luck. I¡¯ve made a big profit, hahaha!¡± Mu Langtao laughed out loud. Five thousand contribution points one person could get more than a thousand points, which was already comparable to the contribution points given by the sect for this mission. Chen Fei nodded in realization. The feeling that this fragment gave Chen Fei was similar to an ordinary piece of glass. It turned out that it could only be used at the Aperture Tempering realm. Perhaps it was the same principle as a spirit tool. ¡°Shall we continue?¡± Chen Fei turned around and asked. ¡°Of course, if you¡¯re not tired, we¡¯re not tired!¡± Mu Langtao nodded continuously. ¡°It mainly depends on whether you want to rest or not. We didn¡¯t do anything just now,¡± Ge Hongjie said with a smile. Zhang Fangqiong was also full of smiles. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s continue!¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t feel tired after his mental strength was recovered by Vital Energy. In the next moment, the jade pendant was activated. In his perception, the thin lines in the entire Strange Wind Realm faintly appeared again. ¡°This way!¡± Chen Fei identified the direction and walked forward. Ge Hongjie and the other two followed behind carefully, keeping an eye on the surroundings. This time, the distance was a little further. Chen Fei stopped a few times midway to activate the jade pendant to confirm the direction. They walked and stopped, and even the black dot in their perception changed its position once. Finally, Chen Fei and the others arrived at a courtyard. Chen Fei sensed the black dot in the courtyard and frowned slightly. Compared to the first black spot, there were no black lines floating around this black spot. It was just a lonely black spot. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Ge Hongjie asked when he saw the hesitation on Chen¡¯s face. ¡°That node gave me a different feeling from the one just now,¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and said. ¡°Is there a big difference?¡± Zhang Fangqiong asked. ¡°It¡¯s not very big, but it¡¯s indeed different. So, I¡¯m wondering if this node is fake.¡± According to Chen Fei¡¯s understanding, those black lines might be the meridians of the evil realm¡¯s vitality circulation. Therefore, the real nodes should be connected to those black lines. Those without black lines could naturally be fake nodes. ¡°Is it fake? We can also fight.¡± Ge Hongjie pondered for a moment. If his judgment was false, he could just stand further away. As long as he wasn¡¯t hurt by the howls, it wasn¡¯t difficult to defeat a freshly released evil. If he was lucky enough, he might even get an evil pearl like yesterday. Now that Chen Fei could refine pills, the value of the evil pearl had soared. If it was refined into pills in time, the effect would only be slightly inferior to Vital Energy. It was completely worth the risk. ¡°Where is the node?¡± Zhang Fangqiong asked. ¡°A foot away from the right corner of the wooden shelf.¡± Chen Fei pointed ahead. ¡°Then all of us will stand here.¡± Zhang Fangqiong pulled the few of them to a distance and continued, ¡°Junior Brother Chen, if the thing that appears later is evil, you control it first. We¡¯ll take care of the rest.¡± Good!¡± Chen Fci nodded. Mu Langtao opened his mouth. Why did he feel that his role had been infinitely reduced? It was as if he was the only one left to cheer. He pulled the bow and shot the arrow in one go. The arrow crashed into the node, and a ripple spread out from the node, forming a layer of ripples in the air. This was the mental attack brought about by the shattering of the fake node. Chen Fei and the other three felt their hearts sink as if a great disaster was about to befall them. However, other than that, there were no other substantial injuries. A shadow appeared beside the node. Before he could see his surroundings clearly, his head was suddenly hit, and a sharp pain filled his body and mind. ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Seven or eight arrows stabbed into shadow¡¯s head. Before the evil could make a sound, its head was almost completely dissolved. Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong appeared next to the shadow. One of them lifted its head while the other cut off all of the evil¡¯s limbs. Chen Fei¡¯s arrows followed closely behind, nailing the evil¡¯s limbs to the ground. Mu Langtao¡¯s movement technique was slightly slower, but he finally arrived. Together with Zhang Fangqiong, they directly destroyed the evil¡¯s torso. In the blink of an eye, the evil creature did not even struggle before it was turned into ashes. An evil pearl lay quietly on the ground, proving that an evil had appeared. ¡°How refreshing!¡± Mu Langtao laughed loudly. He had finally joined the battle without any danger. Chen Fei put down his bow and arrow. This evil was indeed not difficult to kill. As long as he was not injured by the howl at the beginning, the advantage would easily reach the martial artist¡¯s side. However, most of the time, the disciples of the sect wanted to take a gamble. The search for a node depended on luck. It was not easy to find a node, but you had to let them break the node from afar. If it was a fake node, it was nothing. However, if it were a true node, they would not have been in time to absorb the Vital Energy in time. They were willing to take risks in this bizarre realm for the sake of Vital Energy. Therefore, this was a dilemma. The only thing was that, like Chen Fei and the others yesterday, someone had to retreat to the rear first as a support to avoid the outcome of being completely wiped out. If they really encountered a node, they didn¡¯t know how the people who were taking turns to support them would feel. ¡°So as long as you¡¯re fast enough, there will be evil pearls?¡± Chen Fei walked forward and watched Ge Hongjie put away the evil pearl. Not necessarily, but that¡¯s the case most of the time.¡± Zhang Fangqiong had a smile on her face. This battle was too easy. Not only did she not suffer any losses, but she also obtained a precious evil pearl. Junior Brother Chen, I¡¯ll give you all of this Suspending Spirit Liquid.¡± Ge Hongjie passed the remaining amount of the Suspending Spirit Liquid to Chen Fei. He had nothing to say after the ability Chen Fei had shown. Junior Brother Chen, please,¡± Mu Langtao said with a smile. If this situation could continue, Mu Langtao felt that there shouldn¡¯t be any problems for him to break through to the Visceral Tempering realm. The future was bright! Chen Fei looked at the Suspending Spirit Liquid in his hand and drank most of it, leaving only a little for the others to use in case they needed it. ¡°Then let¡¯s continue.¡± Chen Fei looked at the excited expressions of Ge Hongjie and the other two. There was no need to rest anymore. Chen Fei still had half of his mental strength left, so he could probably search for it again. If he encountered a true node, he might still be able to continue searching. The jade pendant was activated. Chen Fei sensed the surrounding environment. This time, his target was the location where the thin line appeared. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei opened his eyes and walked out of the courtyard. After some time, Chen Fei and the others stood in the alley. Chen Fei thrust his sword forward. Ge Hongjie and the other two were a little nervous. The node was right in front of them, and this was the first time they were so close to the node. However, if this node was real, then the Vital Energy they could absorb would be maximized. Crack! The sound of something being torn apart rang out. In the next moment, surging Vital Energy instantly surged out. This time, the four of them were fully prepared. As soon as Vital Energy appeared, their Origin Connection Technique began to circulate wildly. Chen Fei was the closest, so he absorbed the most Vital Energy. At this moment, the Vital Energy surged into his body, and Chen Fei had the illusion that he was about to explode. Fortunately, it was just an illusion. Whether it was his meridians, bones, flesh, or blood, they all resisted the erosion of the Vital Energy. One breath of time passed in a flash, but the four of them stood in place for a long time without moving. It was not until a moment later that the four of them opened their eyes one after another, and everyone¡¯s face was filled with uncontrollable smiles. There was too much Vital Energy. This effect was at least more than half of the original point from the first time. Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s face was flushed red, and her body went limp. This was a sign that she had absorbed too much vitality at once, and her body was somewhat burdened. But if she could choose, Zhang Fangqiong hoped that this kind of thing would happen a few more times. Ge Hongjie clenched his fist. He could feel that his injured acupoints and mental strength were slowly coming back to life. As long as this situation continued for a dozen more times, the internal injuries left behind by the fruitless breakthrough would be completely healed. With the experience of his first breakthrough, even though it was a failure, Ge Hongjie¡¯s confidence increased by at least 20%. Thinking about the Aperture Tempering realm, Ge Hongjie¡¯s heart burned. This was the true difference between the Body Tempering realm. Not only would his battle strength increase significantly, but his lifespan would also be much longer than ordinary martial artists. This was the first step to longevity. Mu Langtao felt that his bottleneck in the Visceral Tempering realm seemed to have loosened. He didn¡¯t even need to use his Vital Energy to cleanse himself. Mu Langtao was confident that he could go back and cultivate for a few months before breaking through to the Visceral Tempering realm. Coming to the Strange Wind Realm this time and meeting Chen Fei was simply a heaven-sent opportunity. Chen Fei looked at his face panel, and the corners of his mouth curled up. He was getting closer and closer to the Marrow Tempering realm. The inner strength converted from his Vital Energy was far more powerful than what the Receival Bead could absorb. As for the mental energy that was almost completely depleted, it had recovered quite a bit due to this wave of Vital Energy. He could completely find it again. ¡°Let¡¯s continue! Chen Fei turned his head and glanced at Ge Hongjie and the others as he said with a smile. ¡°Good!¡± Ge Hongjie and the others looked at each other, their faces filled with joy. Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei, and her eyes sparkled. The more she looked at Chen Fei, the more she felt that Chen Fei was good-looking. Most importantly, he was so capable. Thinking of this, Zhang Fangqiong blushed slightly and quickly lowered her head. Six hours later, Chen Fei and the others returned to the camp. Everyone¡¯s faces were flushed. This was an external manifestation of the body not being able to absorb too much Vital Energy. That¡¯s right, they had absorbed too much Vital Energy. In the past six hours, Chen Fei and the others had rested twice in the middle and spent the rest of the time searching for the node. Chen Fei found two more true nodes and absorbed a lot of Vital Energy. At the same time, he also found two fake nodes, and the evil within was easily killed. However, there was only one evil pearl. As for the fragment of the node, it did not appear. This thing really depended on luck.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Breaking Through to the Marrow Tempering Realm Chapter 118: Breaking Through to the Marrow Tempering Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Shall we refine pills?¡± Ge Hongjie asked for Chen Fei¡¯s opinion. ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Fei nodded. The earlier the evil pearl was refined, the less energy it would lose. Chen Fei naturally had no reason to give up on this good thing. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go borrow a pill furnace. Forget it, I¡¯ll just buy that pill furnace and save myself the trouble of borrowing it.¡± Ge Hongjie laughed loudly, then turned around and walked towards the other disciples. ¡°I¡¯ll go buy some herbs.¡± Mu Langtao didn¡¯t excel in refining the Eternal Floating Pill, but he knew what ingredients were needed. Mu Langtao felt that he was a freeloader today, so he was very active in doing these chores. He had gained too much today, which made Mu Langtao feel surreal. He was afraid that he would be kicked out of the team. Chen Fei and Zhang Fangqiong started a bonfire. The firewood made a cracking sound, and the surroundings slowly became warm. Junior Brother Chen, are you married?¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei and suddenly asked. ¡°Not yet.¡± Chen Fei was stunned and looked up at Zhang Fangqiong. Under the light of the fire, Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s beautiful face was faintly discernible. Because she practiced martial arts all year round, her figure was even more slender and exquisite. Zhang Fangqiong was in her thirties. This age was considered relatively old among ordinary people in this world, but it was extremely normal among martial artists. From Chen Fei¡¯s previous life¡¯s perspective, this age was the most charming stage among women. She no longer had the innocence of a little girl, but had the unique gentleness of a woman. ¡°You never found someone you liked?¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked up at Chen Fei with a smile on her face. ¡°My cultivation is not enough, and I¡¯m still working hard to improve,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°The Bone Tempering realm is indeed a little weak, but with Junior Brother Chen¡¯s ability, it¡¯s only a matter of time before his cultivation advances. Especially after the infusion of Vital Energy, Junior Brother Chen should be able to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm very soon, and the Visceral Tempering realm would be just around the corner in the future.¡± Zhang Fangqiong didn¡¯t exaggerate the fact that this kind of Vital Energy constantly washed over her body. Even the disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect didn¡¯t have such treatment. But now, in this Strange Wind Realm, the few of them were able to enjoy it. Chen Fei was now in the Bone Tempering Realm. The continuous cleansing of the Strange Wind Realm¡¯s Vital Energy would improve the martial artist¡¯s foundation to a certain extent, and his future cultivation would be much smoother. ¡°Borrowing Senior Martial Sister¡¯s auspicious words, I¡¯m going to use it to advance my power.¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so polite between us.¡± Zhang Fangqiong smiled and was about to speak when she saw Mu Langtao come back with an excited face. Zhang Fangqiong couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes at Mu Langtao. Mu Langtao blinked his eyes, not knowing what had happened. A moment later, Ge Hongjie returned with a pill furnace in his hand. ¡°Senior Brother Ge, how much is this?¡± Chen Fei took the pill furnace and asked. ¡°How much can a pill furnace cost? Junior Brother Chen is too polite.¡± Ge Hongjie quickly waved his hand. Everyone had a share of the pills that were refined. He was not crazy enough to accept Chen Fei¡¯s money at this time. Chen Fei smiled and didn¡¯t insist. After checking the pill furnace, Chen Fei placed the pill furnace on the bonfire. ¡°Can we just throw two evil pearls in?¡± Chen Fei raised his head and asked. ¡°It seems possible, but the difficulty of refining it will be much higher than refining one evil pearl,¡± Ge Hongjie thought for a moment and said. ¡°Will the effects of the medicine change?¡± ¡°Yes, the effect can be greatly enhanced. It¡¯s estimated to be close to the medicinal properties of a hundred-year-old herb.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s give it a try!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. The value of two 50-year-old medicinal herbs was far lower than a 100-year-old medicinal herb. If he added two evil pearls, he could raise the medicinal properties of the herbs to a hundred years old. There was nothing to hesitate about. As for the difficulty, Chen Fei had already cultivated the Eternal Floating Pill to Great Completion, and there was no way to screw it up. Although the strengthening of the medicinal properties was troublesome, it would not increase Chen Fei¡¯s difficulty. However, out of caution, and since it was his first time refining, Chen Fei still took the pill furnace down from the bonfire and used a small fire to heat the pill furnace. When Ge Hongjie and the other two saw Chen Fei use small fire, they couldn¡¯t help but heave a sigh of relief. The scene of refining pills over the bonfire was a little scary. A moment later, a faint fragrance floated out. However, after a while, the fragrance disappeared again, and the entire pill furnace trembled slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s expression did not change. The addition of the two evil pearls had indeed caused the conflict between the medicinal properties to become much more intense. Fortunately, all of this was still under Chen Fei¡¯s control. As time passed, the shaking of the pill furnace began to slow down and finally stopped. Chen Fei slapped the lid of the furnace, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted out. Chen Fei stretched his head out to take a look, and his expression changed slightly. Compared to yesterday¡¯s Eternal Floating Pill, there was a little change. ¡°How many pills are there?¡± Mu Langtao asked nervously. If the number of pills was small, he would not have a share. Mu Langtao knew his limits. ¡°Still five.¡± Chen Fei smiled slightly and took out the Eternal Floating Pills from the pill furnace one by one, placing them into the jade box. ¡°Let¡¯s do it the same way as yesterday.¡± Ge Hongjie glanced at Zhang Fangqiong and the other man, who naturally had no objections. They each took one pill and left. Chen Fei smiled slightly and picked up a pill to place in front of him. He discovered that a trace of a pattern had actually begun to appear on the surface of the pill. These lines were a little familiar. Chen Fei casually took out the jade card issued by the Alchemist Alliance and discovered that the lines on the jade card were actually somewhat similar to those on the medicinal pills. ¡°It seems that using herbs that are older would produce this phenomenon after the refining is successful.¡± Chen Fei guessed. He would have to go to the Alchemist Alliance to ask later to find out if it was true or not. ¡°You guys take it first,¡± Ge Hongjie said with a smile. Chen Fei and the other two did not have any objections and directly swallowed the medicinal pills. This time, the pill did not melt in his mouth. Instead, the entire pill emitted a wave of heat. The Origin Connection Technique automatically activated and refined the medicinal power of the pill. After a full hour, Chen Fei finally finished cultivating with the Eternal Floating Pill. The effect was exceptionally good. Compared to yesterday¡¯s Eternal Floating Pill, the medicinal strength of today¡¯s pill was at least three times that of yesterday¡¯s, or even a little more. Chen Fei looked at the progress bar on the interface. He was getting closer and closer to the top. Everyone spent the entire night in meditation. Early the next morning, everyone entered the Strange Wind Realm with high spirits. With yesterday¡¯s experience, today¡¯s search was still very smooth. Throughout the day, five real nodes were broken, and three fake nodes were broken. He obtained another node fragment and three evil pearls. As the search went deeper, the evils and abilities of the fake node began to increase. However, under the tacit cooperation of Chen Fei and the others, they still easily killed the evils. On the third day, they broke the record and found six real nodes. The Vital Energy hit those four people, and their heads were a little dizzy. There was still enough time, but the four of them did not dare to absorb anymore. They were afraid that they would become the first batch of martial artists who would explode due to too much Vital Energy. Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong were excited. After three days of Vital Energy infusion, their injured apertures and mental strength had finally recovered. Now, not only had they recovered, but the infusion of Vital Energy had also improved their aperture acupoints and mental strength. If they continued at the current pace, they could go back and cultivate for a period of time after their time in the Strange Wind realm ended. Then, they could start preparing to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm again. On the second night, Mu Langtao took the opportunity to consume the Eternal Floating Pill and attempted to break through to the Visceral Tempering realm. In the end, he successfully broke through, and Mu Langtao shouted excitedly. At the same time, he could only try to add three evil pearls at most when refining pills. It wasn¡¯t because Chen Fei¡¯s refining level wasn¡¯t high enough but because this pill furnace was about to collapse. The pill furnace was on the verge of exploding under three evil pearls. If there were four, the outcome would definitely be determined. As for the Eternal Floating Pill with three evil pearls, the pill veins became even more obvious, and the medicinal strength reached a new stage. Not only was it easier for the body to absorb, but the effect was also unbelievable. Tonight, Chen Fei was preparing to break through to the Marrow Tempering realm. The effect of the Vital Energy infusion in the Strange Wind Realm was exceptionally good. Chen Fei originally thought that he still needed some time before he could start breaking through. However, due to the infusion of Vital Energy, the weakening of the Origin Connection Technique, and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s forceful control of his body, Chen Fei realized that he was already very close to the Marrow Tempering realm. The Origin Connection Technique circulated rapidly within Chen Fei¡¯s body, filling his bones and muscles with inner strength. Boom! At a certain moment, it was as if there was a vibration in his soul. Chen Fei exerted a little force, and his inner strength instantly broke through the barrier. Then, step by step, it spread throughout his entire body. A moment later, Chen Fei opened his eyes and let out a breath of turbid air. His facial features, which the Suprressing Dragon Elephant had strengthened, were further strengthened at this moment. Chen Fei could even hear the sound of ants crawling dozens of meters away. Wherever his gaze went, the world became even more vivid, as if a layer of gauze had been lifted. The Body Tempering realm developed the potential of the human body step by step. The Visceral Tempering realm had already reached its peak, and it was now advancing toward the mysterious Aperture acupoints. Thus, with every improvement in the Body Tempering Realm, there would be an obvious improvement. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, congratulations!¡± Ge Hongjie cupped his hands. Zhang Fangqiong and Mu Langtao also congratulated Chen Fei. Among the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect, achieving the Marrow Tempering realm was a break away from the ranks of novices. Although Chen Fei was not considered a genius in the Marrow Tempering realm at his age, at least he would not be looked down upon. Chen Fei smiled and cupped his hands in return. He glanced at a tree that was dozens of meters tall. At this moment, a leaf fell from the tree under the night wind. Chen Fei¡¯s heart skipped a beat. His figure flashed and disappeared from where he was. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the treetop and caught the leaf with one hand. Chen Fei looked at the markings on the leaves and stepped lightly on the branches with his right foot. It was like a gentle breeze brushing the willows. He had already returned to his original place. After breaking through to the Marrow Tempering realm, the Soul Chasing Step, which he was unable to display fully due to his cultivation, finally displayed its potential. The moon hung high in the sky. Chen Fei sat cross-legged and summarized his martial arts techniques. [Realm: Marrow Tempering (37/500000)] Chen Fei heaved a sigh of relief when he realized that the experience points requirement for breaking through to the Marrow Tempering realm was no longer increased by ten times. According to the current conditions, Chen Fei might be able to complete the breakthrough within a year. If he could wait until he reached the fifth level of the Origin Connection Technique, he could shorten the time he needed as his limit was lowered. Now that he was exploring the Strange Wind Realm, every time he infused his body with Vital Energy, his inner strength cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds. Chen Fei did not think about how long he could stay in the Strange Wind Realm. Now, he just needed to find a node and absorb the Vital Energy once. Because of the breakthrough in his cultivation, the Soul Chasing Step had reached the speed that this movement technique should have. The Starry Night Sword and Thorn Sword were also no longer restricted by Chen Fei¡¯s own conditions.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Strange Wind Realm Mutation Chapter 119: Strange Wind Realm Mutation Editor: Draqon Boat Translation Translator: Draqc i Boat Translatio If he met Shen Dingyan of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect again, Shen Dingyan would not be able to stop Chen Fei if he wanted to leave. If they fought again, Chen Fei would no longer need to use the jade pendant. The Thunderous Sword Force was very powerful, but Chen Fei now had the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. It was difficult for the Thunderous Sword Force to make Chen Fei¡¯s muscles stiffen. Instead, every rebound of the Thom Sword would injure Shen Dingy an. In less than a hundred moves, the Thorn Sword could even kill Shen Dingyan. If he used Sword Six, he could take advantage of Shen Dingyan¡¯s weakness to strike. The leap of a realm caused Chen Fei¡¯s strength to undergo an astonishing change. Recently, I¡¯ll cultivate the Origin Connection Technique to the fifth stage of perfection and the Tranquil Origin Technique. After I return to the sect, I¡¯ll start cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant!¡± Chen Fei had a thought. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant had yet to enter the Master level, but the change it gave Chen Fei was very obvious. Not only did his physical strength increase, but it also improved his body in all aspects. Chen Fei had previously consumed seven Eternal Floating Pills a day, and he had reached his limit. If he circulated the Origin Connection Technique for a few more hours, he would have to consume Meridian Protecting Pills to alleviate the effects. But now, Chen Fei had tried it once. It was not difficult for him to take ten pills a day. Without the Meridian Protecting Pills, he could still circulate the Origin Connection Technique for several hours. If he ate the Meridian Protecting Pills, the time would continue to increase. This cultivation technique, which Chen Fci was unable to comprehend back then, displayed astonishing potential and strength. Chen Fei had already decided that after returning to the sect this time, he would use the Flying Ascent Pill to cultivate. Although it would cost more money, the speed of cultivation would definitely be faster. They seem to have gained quite a lot these few days, and they don¡¯t seem to be injured.¡± A few dozen meters away, someone looked at Chen Fci and said in a low voice. Have you found out what they got? I can¡¯t find out. Ge Hongjie is a cautious person. Even if he gets something good, he will never reveal it to the outside world.¡± The bystanders shook their heads. Looking at their complexions, they¡¯re all extremely full. They should have received a few Vital Energy injections.¡± Do they have some special method? Zhao Jingyuan, didn¡¯t you follow Ge Hongjie before? Go up and ask if we can work together.¡± Lu Haiyan looked at Zhao Jingyuan. A few days ago, I didn¡¯t want to be dragged down by that Bone Tempering realm disciple, so I left Ge Hongjie¡¯s team. Now that I¡¯m going back like this, they might not welcome me.¡± Zhao Jingyuan was a little hesitant. It would be a little embarrassing to go back like this. You don¡¯t want to have your Vital Energy fill your body?¡± Lu Haiyan frowned slightly and said with dissatisfaction. You guys had some friendship before. It¡¯s okay. Moreover, we¡¯re going to work together now. You¡¯re representing us, not yourself. What¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± The others encouraged. Alright, I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± Zhao Jingyuan glanced at the people around him, gritted his teeth, and walked toward Ge Hongjie. Ge Hongjie was taking a nap with his eyes closed, He opened his eyes when he heard footsteps. He frowned when he saw Zhao Jingyuan. Brother Ge, Sister Zhang!¡± With a smile on his face, Zhao Jingyuan cupped his hands at Ge Hongjie and the other man. How come you¡¯re back? Mu Langtao turned around and saw that it was Zhao Jingyuan, so he asked unhappily. Zhao Jingyuan¡¯s decision to leave the team that day was somewhat ugly. However, everyone had their own aspirations, and it was not appropriate to say anything. But now that he had returned, what did he want to do? Junior Brother Mu, have you broken through to the Visceral Tempering Realm?¡± Zhao Jingyuan looked at Mu Langtao and felt the aura coming from him. His eyes widened. Mu Langtao¡¯s aptitude wasn¡¯t very good. He was on par with Zhao Jingyuan, so their cultivations were roughly the same. In the end, Mu Langtao had broken through to the Visceral Tempering Realm in just a few days. The Strange Wind Realm is too dangerous. I risked my life to break through and luckily succeeded.¡± Mu Langtao said calmly. He usually liked to show off, but at this moment, he was still very clear. Only by being silent could one make a fortune. Congratulations! Zhao jingyuan was a little jealous. He was still in the Marrow Tempering realm and did not know when he would have the chance to break through to the Visceral Tempering realm. Recently, they had been following other teams. As a result, even if there were anything good, they wouldn¡¯t bo at the receiving end of rewards. Mu Langtao said that he had broken through by luck, but he must have obtained some benefits in the Strange Wind Realm. Otherwise, how could it be so easy to break through to the Visceral Tempering Realm? You¡¯re too polite.¡± Mu Langtao cupped his hands and ignored Zhao Jingyuan. Zhao Jingyuan was a little embarrassed. He turned to Ge Hongjie and said, ¡¯¡¯Senior Brother Ge, I came here this time on behalf of Senior Brother Lu Haiyan. I want to sec if there is any possibility of our two teams working together.11 You were in the team back then, so you should know that I don¡¯t like too many people, so please thank Lu Haiyan for my kindness.¡± Ge Hongjie frowned and waved his hand, rejecting Zhao Jingyuan¡¯s invitation. Now that they could receive Vital Energy infusion a few times a day, they must be nuts to cooperate with others. The Vital Energy that surged out from each real node would only last for a breath. It would be enough for five people to fully absorb at most. One more person and it would dissipate. And just as Ge Hongjie had said, he had always believed that fewer people would be more capable. More people would inevitably lead to more conflicts. Especially when working with other teams, whose words should he follow? These were all problems. Senior Brother Ge, please consider it. Senior Brother Lu is actually very sincere.¡± Zhao Jingyuan didn¡¯t give up. He had been hesitant about coming here before, but after seeing Mu Langtao¡¯s breakthrough, he became more determined. Zhao Jingyuan even regretted leaving back then. Otherwise, he might have had a share in breaking through to the Visceral Tempering realm. I¡¯ve made it very clear. You can go back.¡± Ge Hongjie shook his head. Senior Sister Zhang, we¡­¡± Zhao Jingyuan looked at Zhang Fangqiong only to sec her shake her head. The rest of his words were stuck. Zhao Jingyuan¡¯s expression was gloomy, but he didn¡¯t dare to get angry. He could only turn around fiercely and go back the way he came. Trouble¡¯s knocking on our door.¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Zhao Jingyuan¡¯s back and frowned. They will come sooner or later.II Ge Hongjie¡¯s expression was calm. He had expected this. The main reason was that they were in such a good condition that if they were to observe carefully, they would notice something. The extent of the Vital Energy infusion was a little ruthless, causing them to deliberately injure themselves, but they could only slightly conceal the abundance of their aura. This was no longer something that could be suppressed just by suppressing it. Then what should we do? I¡¯ve heard of that Lu Haiyan, he¡¯s quite a scoundrel, Mu Langtao said worriedly. Breaking a few nodes in a day was really a comfortable feeling. Everyone had their own selfish motives. Mu Langtao naturally didn¡¯t like to share such benefits with others. It¡¯s fine. Tomorrow, let Lu Haiyan¡¯s team go first. If he wants to waste time with us, then let¡¯s waste time.¡± Ge Hongjie said with a smile. This was his confidence. Most of the Vital Energy he had poured into his body over the past few days had been consumed, but there was still some left in his flesh and blood. If it really doesn¡¯t work, just beat them up and teach them a lesson.¡± Zhang Fangqiong smiled. As she and Go Hongjie recovered from their internal injuries, their strength had reached their peak. It could be said that the strength of the two of them could definitely be ranked in the top few levels among the disciples who went out this time. Mu Langtao had also broken through to the Visceral Tempering realm, and Chen Fei¡¯s archery skills were already extraordinary. If they were really angered, they could just fight. Lu Haiyan¡¯s team would not be able to stop them at all. They would even have a reason to report it to the sect. when Zhao Jingyuan returned and told them the results, Lu Haiyan scolded him. Not only did he scold Zhao Jingyuan, but he also scolded Ge Hongjie and the others. The next morning, Lu Haiyan wanted to follow Ge Hongjie, but when he saw Go Hongjie¡¯s cold gaze, he hesitated for a moment and walked into the Strange Wind Realm while cursing. Bullying the weak and fearing the strong!¡± Mu Langtao sighed. There are many such people,11 Go Hongjie said with a smile. The same rice can feed a hundred different people. Chen Fei looked at Lu Haiyan and the others and shook his head slightly. When Chen Fci and the others stepped into the Strange Wind Realm, Lu Haiyan and the others had already disappeared. It was obvious that they did not want to have a direct conflict with Ge Hongjie. Chon Fei raised his head and drank the spirit liquid before stepping into Strange Wind Realm. Most of the area in front of Strange Wind City had already been searched by them. Thus, Chen Fci and the others went hundreds of meters deep into the city and began to search. Chon Fci activated the jade pendant, tn his perception his perception of Vital Energy seemed to have increased slightly. Chon Fei sensed the surrounding dozens of meters and immediately discovered a node with several blacklines floating in the courtyard more than ten meters to the right. This was the real node. Chen Fei revealed a smile on his face. He led the few of them carefully forward and arrived at the courtyard. Chen Fei activated the jade pendant. Just as he was about to confirm the exact location of the node, a black spot suddenly flashed over from afar. Be careful! Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed drastically. Chen Fci had seen this kind of black spot a few times in his perception over the past few days. As he did not know what it was, Chen Fei kept a distance from it. In the end, they did not expect that this time, although they had deliberately avoided it, the black spot had come straight for them. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Ge Hongjie and the other two were already on high alert. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression change, they also became serious. Chen Fei wanted everyone to run, but before he could say that, he sensed that a black spot had descended on the entire courtyard. Everyone, gather around me! Remember, don¡¯t light any red candles!¡± Ge Hongjie said in a low voice. The red candle could resist the evil, but lighting a red candle in the Strange Wind Realm was equivalent to throwing a bunch of poisonous snakes into the crowd. They wore indeed wary, but all eyes were on them. Lighting a red candle in the Strange Wind Realm would definitely attract the attention of all the evils, and the effect was no different from a white candle. Chen Fei and the other two slowly approached Go Hongjie. Clang!¡± A sharp sound of swords clashing rang out. Ge Hongjie looked at Zhang Fangqiong in disbelief Zhang Fangqiong had actually stabbed her sword toward his heart. If Ge Hongjie hadn¡¯t been in a tense state, he would have been dead by now. Senior Brother Ge, let¡¯s die together! Mu Langtao rushed at Ge Hongjie and exploded. His flesh and drenched Ge Hongjie in blood,. Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Multiple Illusions Chapter 120: Multiple Illusions Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Ge Hongjie was stunned for a moment, but his expression immediately became determined. He reached out to take out the Awakening Incense, but it was empty. Not only was there no awakening incense, but even the long sword in his hand had disappeared. Ge Hongjie was a little confused. He looked around and saw that he was starving. His clothes were ragged, and his stomach was in pain. He had lost all his strength and wanted to lie on the ground and wait for death. ¡°Brother Ge, what should I do? I can¡¯t live anymore. I don¡¯t want to die!¡± Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s voice sounded in Ge Hongjie¡¯s ears. Ge Hongjie turned his head and saw that Zhang Fangqiong had already become so thin from hunger. ¡°This is fake, fake, break!¡± Ge Hongjie¡¯s confused eyes suddenly turned sharp. With a loud shout, his core soul energy surged, and everything in front of him shattered. It was still the same courtyard, but the surroundings had become dark as if there was a black curtain covering the courtyard. A faint voice echoed in his ears, but when he listened carefully, there was nothing. ¡°Senior Brother Ge, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Mu Langtao looked at Ge Hongjie in confusion. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I was confused by the evil just now, so¡­¡± ¡°Bang!¡± Ge Hongjie suddenly slapped Mu Langtao¡¯s shoulder and sent him flying. Mu Langtao laughed out loud while he was still in the air, his face full of madness. Ge Hongjie frowned and clutched his abdomen, which was badly mutilated. Mu Langtao had stabbed him in the abdomen. ¡°Senior Brother Ge, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Ge Hongjie in confusion. Ge Hongjie couldn¡¯t help but take a step back. His eyes were sometimes clear and sometimes confused. Zhang Fangqiong looked around warily. Just now, Ge Hongjie and the other two had disappeared. At this moment, she was the only one left in the courtyard. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang, Senior Sister Zhang, where are you?¡± Mu Langtao¡¯s voice sounded, but he was nowhere to be seen. It was as if he had come from a very distant place. Zhang Fangqiong hesitated for a moment and didn¡¯t move. This strange thing came too suddenly, so no one could react. Moreover, it was extremely powerful. Even she could not see through the surrounding illusion. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang, is that you?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s ear. Zhang Fangqiong was shocked and moved her feet. She held her sword and looked at Chen Fei with vigilance in her eyes. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang, it¡¯s me.¡± Chen Fei held an awakening incense in his hand and looked around vigilantly. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, when we first met two years ago, what was the first thing we said?¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei and said in a serious voice. ¡°Two years ago? Senior Sister Zhang, didn¡¯t we just meet a few days ago?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression was a little puzzled. ¡°That¡¯s right. Come over.¡± Zhang Fangqiong heaved a sigh of relief and asked Chen Fei to come over. Chen Fei nodded and carefully moved to Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s side, his eyes constantly looking around. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang, what should we do now?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°This is very strange. If senior brother Ge and the others haven¡¯t found us yet, we can only take the risk and light the red candle,¡± Zhang Fangqiong replied. It was very dangerous to light a red candle in the Strange Wind Realm, but if it was just a flash, it was barely acceptable. Otherwise, if he continued to wait like this, the outcome would be even worse. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang, do you have any red candles on you?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s hand gently touched Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s body and actually began to grope around. Zhang Fangqiong was startled, and her face turned red. She wanted to push Chen Fei away, but her body actually began to become weak, and her body involuntarily wanted to fall toward Chen Fei. ¡°No! Zhang Fangqiong opened her eyes and slapped Chen Fei¡¯s head. However, she realized that Chen Fei was already naked and was looking at her affectionately. Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s palm froze for a moment. A wave of lust filled her mind without any reason. ¡°Die! Zhang Fangqiong roared angrily. Her figure flashed, and she slammed a palm on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead. The next moment, the surroundings shattered. Zhang Fangqiong was still standing alone in the courtyard. There was nothing around her. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang, Senior Sister Zhang, is that you?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice was faintly heard. In the fog, Chen Fei held an awakening incense and slowly walked over. Zhang Fangqiong gripped the long sword in her hand tightly. Her eyes were filled with confusion. Was it real or fake this time? As darkness descended, Chen Fei heard Ge Hongjie¡¯s shout and took two steps back. His expression changed slightly. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the three people behind him had long disappeared, but Ge Hongjie and the other two were still there. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, come here quickly!¡± Ge Hongjie said in a low voice, his expression somewhat anxious. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, as we said before, each of us will guard one direction.¡± Zhang Fangqiong urged. Chen Fei didn¡¯t say anything. He quickly circulated the Tranquil Origin Technique. The originally smooth scene around him suddenly paused slightly and became unreal. ¡°As expected!¡± The jade pendant in Chen Fei¡¯s bosom trembled slightly, and the speed at which the Tranquil Origin Technique was circulating increased abruptly. The surrounding illusion shattered. Looking around again, Chen Fei had already appeared in the house in the courtyard. At this moment, he was walking toward the corner of the wall without feeling anything. There was a sword placed horizontally there. If he continued walking like this, the sword would directly stab into Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Chen Fei took out the awakening incense and lit it up. Just as he was about to look for the others, his footsteps stopped. ¡°No, this is still an illusion!¡± With the support of the jade pendant, the surrounding environment gave Chen Fei a feeling of unreality. This fake reality was very subtle. If it was just the Tranquil Origin Technique, it was likely that he would not be able to find any clues. Chen Fei held the long sword in his hand, and the mental strength in his mind suddenly surged. In the next moment, he stabbed out with the long sword. It was as if the jade pendant had been inserted into a piece of sluggish leather. The jade pendant shone brightly. In an instant, Chen Fei seemed to have broken through a wall. The surroundings shattered, and Chen Fei appeared in the courtyard. Chen Fei looked around warily, but he still didn¡¯t see Ge Hongjie and the other two. ¡°Kill them! A muffled shout sounded. Chen Fei¡¯s heart skipped a beat. His figure flashed, and he rushed into the house. He found Mu Langtao crazily wielding the sword in his hand. His expression was a little crazy. His ears and eyes were covered in blood. Chen Fei quickly took out the awakening incense, and a faint fragrance spread out. Mu Langtao¡¯s expression gradually became calm. He opened his eyes and looked around in confusion. When he saw Chen Fei, he raised his sword, his face full of distrust. ¡°Are you human or evil!¡± Mu Langtao shouted in a low voice. Chen Fei raised the awakening incense in his hand, but Mu Langtao was still vigilant and didn¡¯t believe Chen Fei. Chen Fei was speechless. He must have encountered a lot of things in the illusion just now. However, thinking about this two-layered illusion, if he did not break through the second layer in time, the illusion would continue to stack. Ordinary people really could not withstand it. Chen Fei didn¡¯t force Mu Langtao. When he heard the commotion outside, his body flashed and broke through the wall of the house. He saw Zhang Fangqiong and Ge Hongjie fighting fiercely inside the house. Sword light flashed, and the house was already in a mess. Chen Fei didn¡¯t dare to delay. He threw the awakening incense out and stuck it between the two of them. The fragrance spread very quickly. In just a moment, the two of them slowly stopped and opened their eyes. Looking around, he noticed that Chen Fei and the others were all watching warily. ¡°Two layers of illusion. Senior Brother Ge, Senior Sister Zhang, you can take out your awakening incense and light it up,¡± Chen Fei whispered. ¡°No need.¡± Ge Hongjie shook his head. After exiting the illusion, he could still tell the difference between the made-up world and the real world with the help of his core soul energy. It was only in the illusion that one would be confused. However, it had to be said that this strange beast was indeed very powerful. If not for Chen Fei, they would have almost been wiped out. Zhang Fangqiong glanced at Chen Fei and seemed to have thought of something. Her face suddenly turned red, and she quickly lowered her head. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang, are you alright?¡± Mu Langtao saw the look on Zhang Qiong¡¯s face and asked with concern. ¡°Get lost!¡± Zhang Fangqiong shouted at Mu Langtao angrily. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang, the me you saw in the illusion isn¡¯t the real me.¡± Mu Langtao was stunned and quickly defended himself. Zhang Fangqiong rolled her eyes and didn¡¯t want to bother with this silly boy. ¡°Boom! With a loud bang, the four of them looked at each other and rushed out. They found that there were still people fighting under the black curtain. Looking closely, it was Lu Haiyan and the others. However, compared to Ge Hongjie and the others who were slightly injured, Lu Haiyan¡¯s team was almost all lying in a pool of blood. Only Lu Haiyan was still fighting with another person. ¡°Why are they here?¡± Mu Langtao was puzzled. ¡°What else could it be? It¡¯s just that he¡¯s following us. His tracking ability is quite strong.¡± Zhang Fangqiong snorted coldly. Anyone who was followed like this would probably feel unhappy. However, they didn¡¯t expect that Lu Haiyan and the others would be dragged into the illusion. ¡°I still have to thank them for sharing the power of evil.¡± ¡°That evil should have possessed someone now.¡± Ge Hongjie shook his head.¡± ¡°What about now?¡± Mu Langtao asked. ¡°Force that evil out. Otherwise, it will be even more troublesome.¡± Ge Hongjie said, lit a stick of incense, and threw it to the side of Lu Haiyan. Lu Haiyan and the other man paused, and a black shadow suddenly appeared above Lu Haiyan¡¯s head. His scarlet eyes looked around, and they were filled with coldness. Those who looked into his eyes felt that they were hearing things. At the same time, illusions began to appear in front of their eyes. The entire world began to become unreal. ¡°Whoosh! An arrow pierced into the evil shadow¡¯s head and pulled it out of Lu Haiyan¡¯s body. Lu Haiyan¡¯s body shivered, and he collapsed to the ground. His energy and blood were both damaged, and his organs were injured. ¡°Hiss! The evil howled crazily, but what welcomed it was countless arrows that stabbed it into the ground one by one. Compared to the terror of being dragged into the illusion just now, this evil¡¯s main body was unusually weak, and it did not have the speed of teleportation that could not be dodged just now. Chen Fei suspected that the evil creatures did not rely on their own speed to move in this Strange Wind Realm. Instead, they jumped between the various nodes of the Strange Wind Realm, which was why even those in the Visceral Tempering Realm could not escape. Ge Hongjie and the other two arrived in front of the shadow in a flash. Three blades stabbed into the shadow¡¯s body, and its blood and energy were like fire. The shadow trembled and turned into smoke before disappearing.. Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Flipping of the Hand Chapter 121: Flipping of the Hand Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Translator: Draqo Boat Translation Ge Hongjie and the other three stood at the side, looking at Lu Haiyan and the others on the ground. Two were dead, and two were seriously injured. One of Zhao Jingyuan1 s arms had been cut off, and for some reason, the severed arm had been minced into flesh and blood. There was no possibility of it being reattached. Lu Haiyan¡¯s blood essence was depleted, and his mind was damaged, which was actually more serious. He had come to the Strange Wind Realm to make up for the aftereffects of his failure to break through back then. Now, he was even more injured. Even if he had Vital Energy to infuse his body later, he would not have much chance of recovering. Why are you doing this? Ge Hongjie looked at Zhao Jingyuan and shook his head slightly. After all, they had worked together a few times. Seeing Zhao Jingyuan¡¯s miserable state, Ge Hongjie could not help but sigh. If you had agreed to cooperate, we wouldn¡¯t be in this state!¡± Zhao Jingyuan looked up at Ge Hongjie with excitement. Zhao Jingyuan, have you lost your mind? Why are you following us?¡± Mu Langtao cursed loudly. Did this guy¡¯s brain get damaged by the evil spirit just now? I want to become stronger. Is there anything wrong with that?¡± Zhao Jingyuan shouted. It¡¯s true that you want to become stronger, but your method is wrong. Forget it, it won¡¯t make sense to you. You guys better take care of yourselves.¡± Zhang Fangqiong shook her head. It was impossible to reason with this kind of person. Back when they were working together, she had already felt that Zhao Jingyuan¡¯s temperament was not good enough. Now, she realized that he was completely living in his own world. Can you help us get out of the Strange Wind Realm? If we go back like this, we ll probably die!¡± Lu Haiyan looked up at Ge Hongjie with pleading eyes. There was no hope of breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm, but Lu Haiyan did not want to die yet. As a Visceral Tempering realm cultivator, it was better to live freely than die. Ge Hongjie hesitated for a moment and then shook his head. It was already magnanimous of them not to settle scores with them for following them like this and scheming against them. Now, they still had to escort them back like this? Repaying evil with good? How can I repay your kindness? The expressions of Lu Haiyan and the other man changed. They wanted to say something, but they didn¡¯t know what to say. They had been following them with the intention of taking advantage of them. If they encountered someone ruthless, they might have already been left for dead. Senior Brother Ge, I was wrong. Take me back I don¡¯t want to die yet!¡± Zhao Jingyuan suddenly burst into tears. Something¡¯s wrong with the situation. Chen Fci suddenly said. He looked around and frowned. It had only been a while since they had eliminated evil. Chen Fei and the others had wanted to wait for the black curtain to disperse before leaving. Unexpectedly, after a while, the black curtain was still there. Ge Hongjie and the others had also discovered the situation. The black curtain was brought by the evil shadow. If the evil shadow was dead, the black curtain should have dissipated. ¡°It can kill the illusion, not bad! A voice suddenly sounded. Immediately after, a vortex suddenly appeared and enveloped everyone. Chen Fci and the others were shocked. Their figures flashed, but they were unable to rush out of the vortex at all. In the blink of an eye, the six of them disappeared, leaving only two corpses on the ground. Bang!¡± With a muffled sound, the six of them crashed onto the ground. Chen Fei felt a sweet taste in his throat, and a little blood flowed out of the corner of his mouth. He looked up at his surroundings and found that he was no longer in the courtyard from before. He had arrived in a completely unfamiliar place. The six of them struggled to get up and looked around vigilantly. They were unable to resist this kind of direct teleportation. The other party¡¯s strength was beyond their imagination. Four in the Visceral Tempering realm and two in the Marrow Tempering realm. In the end, the first person to break free from the illusion was actually a person who had just entered the Marrow Tempering realm.11 A figure silently appeared in front of Ge Hongjie and the others. Looking at the amount of residual illusory aura on the six people, he looked at Chen Fei with great interest. Who are you?¡± Ge Hongjie couldn¡¯t help but clench his sword. Although he didn¡¯t have an imposing manner, Ge Hongjie had a feeling that he would be crushed to death at any moment. Fang Qinghong glanced at Ge Hongjie. Ge Hongjie felt as if he had suffered a heavy blow. He spat out a mouthful of blood and crashed into the wall behind him. Senior Brother Ge Chen Fci and the others were shocked, and all came to Gc Hongjic¡¯s side. Ge Hongjie¡¯s face was pale. His ribs had been broken by this attack, but he had no idea how the attack came about. Senior, how can we help?1* Lu Haiyan bowed with a flattering smile on his face. Yes, yes, yes. If Senior needs anything, we will definitely do our best!11 Zhao Jingyuan nodded hurriedly. I was almost killed by the illusion. What can you do to help?¡± Fang Qinghong looked at Lu Haiyan and the other two, and their bodies suddenly stiffened. The next moment, the two of them flew backward and were embedded in the wall. Blood mist filled the surroundings, and they could not move. What exactly do you want?¡± Before Mu Langtao could finish his words, he was smashed into the wall. Zhang Fangqiong shouted, and her body flashed. Her sword gleamed. However, after a few steps, she was smashed into the ground by a huge pressure. The entire ground shook violently, and countless cracks appeared. Chen Fei pulled his longbow more than ten times. He stepped forward and followed behind the arrow. However, the arrow shattered inch by inch before it could fly a few meters. Chen Fci let out a muffled groan as he extended the sword in his hand. However, the sword started to shatter inch by inch from the tip of the sword. In the end, Chen Fci could not even move an inch. His entire person was controlled and stood on the spot. Your foundation is the best among them. That sword attack just now was not bad either.¡± Fang Qinghong looked at Chen Fei and shook his head slightly. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that your cultivation is too weak. Anyone below the Aperture Tempering state is just an ant!¡± Everyone looked at Fang Qinghong, not knowing what he wanted. Just now was just a taste of my powers to have you give up any unnecessary thoughts you may harbor.¡± Fang Qinghong laughed softly and leaned back. A recliner had appeared behind him. Fang Qinghong looked at everyone, then turned to Chen Fei and said, ¡°Among these people, only you have some value. If you want to live or even save their lives, then do as I say!¡± What arc you doing! Chen Fci realized that the power controlling him had disappeared, and he looked at Fang Qinghong with fear. With a flip of his hand, Fang Qinghong¡¯s strength far surpassed theirs. If he wanted to kill them, Fang Qinghong could probably do it with a thought. It¡¯s very simple. Find these three things. If you find one, I¡¯ll let two people go.11 Fang Qinghong tapped the armrest lightly, and a stream of light flashed past, directly rushing into Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Just as Chen Fei had the thought of dodging, the stream of light had already disappeared. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was ugly. He really did not have the strength to resist at all. Chen Fci closed his eyes and sensed the patterns that appeared in his mind. There were three bronze beads, two small and one large. The bronze beads were engraved with dense patterns. Find one and take back one. If you complete it well, not only will they live, but I can also teach you the divine techniques!¡± 1 have a way to even break through to the Aperture Tempering realm in a short period of time!¡± Fang Qinghong chuckled. How can you guarantee that you will keep your promise and lot us go after you find the thing?¡± Chen Fci said in a deep voice. It was good to hear about divine techniques and secret techniques. Chen Fci would not take them seriously at all. Based on Fang Qinghong¡¯s performance just now, even if he managed to complete the task in the end, it was still a question of whether he could survive. Hahaha, good question?¡¯ Fang Qinghong laughed loudly and looked straight at Chon Fei. ¡°You can try to gamble and see if 1 will let him go in the end. Or you might as well not gamble and die now!1¡® Chen Fci clenched his teeth. Fang Qinghong did not oven try to hide the fact that he was a fish on the chopping block. Also, don¡¯t try to disobey my orders. Otherwise, 1¡¯11 make you wish you were dead!¡± Fang Qinghong tapped the armrest, and a sharp pain suddenly exploded in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. It was the energy from before. It was currently churning in Chen Fei¡¯s brain as if it was going to split his head open. If you don¡¯t get the first copper bead back within two hours, you will wish you were dead,*¡¯ Fang Qinghong snapped. I will come back! Chen Fci stood up with a hand on his head. He turned to look at Lu Haiyan and Zhao Jingyuan and nodded slightly. Then, his entire body was moved out of this place by force. Lu Haiyan and Zhao Jingyuan looked at Chon Fei, who was gesturing to them in confusion. Then, they saw Fang Qinghong¡¯s gaze. Lu Haiyan and Zhao Jingyuan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Wuwuwu! Lu Haiyan and Zhao Jingyuan desperately wanted to explain, but their mouths were scaled, so they couldn¡¯t say a word. They were so anxious that tears were about to fall. Chen Fci appeared at the original location of the courtyard and looked around. He could not detect the situation at that location. I¡¯ll keep an eye on you. Don¡¯t do anything unnecessary. As for the elder in your sect. I¡¯ve already sealed the Strange Wind Realm. He can¡¯t enter.¡± Fang Qinghong¡¯s voice rang in Chen Fei¡¯s cars. Chen Fci didn¡¯t reply. He sensed the location of the copper bead in his mind and his figure flashed as he carefully ran forward. A faint sense of surveillance flashed behind Chen Fci. It only disappeared when Chen Fci was hundreds of meters away from the courtyard. I can¡¯t monitor it, or 1 can¡¯t sense it myself?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s footsteps paused. He thought for a moment and continued to walk forward for dozens of meters before finally stopping. Chen Fei circulated his mind power and sensed the energy in his mind. Compared to the previous liveliness, this energy also slowly quieted down. I remember master saying that even though the aperture tempering state is powerful, it can only cover a few dozen meters at most.¡± Chen Fei recalled Fang Qinghong¡¯s strength. There was no doubt that he was at the Aperture Tempering realm, but it was hard to tell if he had surpassed the Aperture Tempering realm. Fang Qinghong needed that copper bead. There was a specific location, but he didn¡¯t take it himself. It was very likely that he couldn¡¯t leave that place. Either there were shackles there, or Fang Qinghong had a huge problem. Chen Fci recalled that the other party¡¯s illusory feeling was extremely different from a normal person¡¯s body of flesh and blood. Chen Fci reviewed everything he had seen and slowly found some clues. That person said that the Strange Wind Realm has been sealed off and that he wants to go take a look. But how am I supposed to clear this energy!¡± Chen Fci sensed the energy swirling in his mind and frowned. This was a time bomb that could blow Chen Fei up at any time.. Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Making Something Out of Nothing Chapter 122: Making Something Out of Nothing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At the camp outside the Strange Wind Realm. Sun Quan looked at the entrance of the Strange Wind Realm. At this moment, it was trembling slightly. Sun Quan frowned. Once the entrance of the Strange Wind Realm was opened, it would be very difficult for the Evil King to close the entrance from inside. Because the array device had already locked the entrance, if the Evil King wanted to forcefully close it, it would have to consume the power of the node in the Strange Wind Realm. The disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect were cleaning up the nodes. The Evil King¡¯s method was like drinking poison to quench thirst. Moreover, this entrance would be forcefully opened in six hours at most. ¡°Elder, does the Strange Wind Realm want to kill our disciples inside?¡± Someone asked worriedly. ¡°Open this entrance in four hours.¡± Sun Quan sighed slightly. He had failed to take responsibility for this matter. Because of other matters, he left halfway, but this happened when he came back. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, he would be guarding the Strange Wind Realm to prevent any accidents. In the Strange Wind Realm, Chen Fei tried to use his core soul energy, the jade pendant, and the Tranquil Origin Technique. All these methods were unable to shake the power in his mind. In fact, with just a slight stimulation, Chen Fei¡¯s brain seemed to be about to explode. ¡°What the hell is this thing!¡± Chen Fei took a deep breath and began to operate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Now, the only hope was the most mysterious cultivation technique that Chen Fei had. As the Suppressing Dragon Elephant revolved, the flesh and blood of its entire body seemed to become active, from its skin to its internal organs. In the end, it even directly entered Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Buzz!¡± The strange energy trembled slightly and began to be pulled bit by bit. It¡¯s effective! Chen Fei could not help but feel delighted. He began to operate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant with all his might. As time passed, 90% of the energy in his mind was pulled down from his mind and entered his body. At this point, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant lost its gentle pull. It instantly stepped forward and tore the energy apart, then digested it into Chen Fei¡¯s flesh. Chen Fei opened his eyes and let out a breath of turbid air. He did not expect the effect of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to be so domineering. Body Subduing was controlling everything in the body. It was not an exaggeration. Even though he was only at the beginner stage, he had already displayed his disdainful side. This energy can be removed at any time, but Brother Ge and the others are still there.¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment and decided to go to the entrance first to see if it was really sealed. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed and deliberately circled around the original courtyard for several hundred meters before returning to the city gate. The entrance has really disappeared.¡± Chen Fei looked ahead. There should have been a cave entrance there, but it was no longer there. Chen Fei stood on the spot with a slightly conflicted expression. The safest way was naturally to stand here and wait for the sect to rescue him. However, from Fang Qinghong¡¯s tone, it was obvious that the sect would not be able to enter within two hours. In other words, Chen Fei was fine standing here, but Guo Hongjie and the others were dead. ¡°Let¡¯s go and see what those three copper beads are for.¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment and decided to give it a try. However, he would definitely not return to Fang Qinghong. Chen Fei¡¯s small body was not even enough to be beaten by Fang Qinghong with one finger. On the other hand, the copper bead that Fang Qinghong had been thinking about might have some other changes. Thinking of this, Chen Fei carefully rushed toward the copper bead. He did not know if it was Chen Fei¡¯s misconception, but the entire Strange Wind Realm had become even quieter than before. Chen Fei used the jade pendant to enhance his senses and realized that it was really not Chen Fei¡¯s illusion. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, those black lines that were originally quite active had all quieted down at this moment, as if they were brewing something. ¡°It can¡¯t be related to that person, right?¡± Chen Fei immediately thought of Fang Qinghong. Why was the other party in this Strange Wind Realm with such a cultivation? What was the purpose of looking for those three copper beads? Did the Strange Wind Realm become like this because of Fang Qinghong¡¯s attack? A bunch of questions appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but no one gave Chen Fei an answer. Chen Fei could only search for it himself. Chen Fei finally arrived at the general location of the first copper bead after carefully running all the way. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t dare to move forward anymore. In his perception, there were dozens of black spots all around him. The feeling that each black spot gave Chen Fei was not inferior to the illusion that had just appeared. If Chen Fei dared to take a few more steps forward, these black spots would probably swarm over and drown Chen Fei. Chen Fei used his perception to scan the surroundings in detail. There were no gaps or routes. All possible places were occupied by these black spots. There were no blind spots at all. ¡°How do I get in?¡± Chen Fei stood where he was and frowned. Looking at the strange energy in his mind, his heart moved slightly and he used his core soul energy to stimulate it. Buzz! The surroundings trembled slightly, and a small ripple appeared. Chen Fei hesitated for a moment before stepping into it. He found a lonely stone tower standing there, and the copper bead was at the top of the stone tower. ¡°That simple?¡± Chen Fei was a little surprised. If Fang Qinghong really wanted this copper bead, he should be able to control a person if he was careful. Why did he have to do this? Chen Fei carefully stepped forward and did not discover any danger. In a few steps, Chen Fei arrived at the top of the tower. Looking at the copper bead in front of him, Chen Fei pondered for a moment, took out the dagger at his waist, and gently tapped the copper bead. Nothing happened. There was only a slight sound when the dagger collided with the copper bead. ¡°What exactly is this?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he thought about whether he should use the dagger to remove the copper bead. Just as he raised his head, he found that the surroundings had completely changed. A monk was standing below the stone tower and smiling at Chen Fei. The surrounding trees were shady, and it was no longer the deathly still appearance of the Strange Wind Realm. Illusion? He quickly circulated the Tranquil Origin Technique, but there was no change in the surroundings. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of surprise. He glanced at his bosom. The awakening incense was still there. Chen Fei quickly lit it. As the fragrance wafted, there was still no change in the surroundings. This is an illusion, but it¡¯s not completely an illusion. This was in the benefactor¡¯s heart, but it was not completely in the benefactor¡¯s heart.¡± The monk looked at Chen Fei and smiled. Chen Fei didn¡¯t reply. The jade pendant glowed and strengthened the Tranquil Origin Technique, but it had no effect. Chen Fei decisively took out a red candle. At this time, no matter how apprehensive he was, he had to give it a try. The monk smiled as he watched Chen Fei light the red candle and then extinguish it without stopping him. Chen Fei¡¯s heart trembled. This Strange Wind Realm was too strange. Encountering Fang Qinghong was already abnormal enough, but at least Chen Fei could roughly guess what method Fang Qinghong had used. But here, Chen Fei did not know if he was in the illusion or not. If this was an illusion, why couldn¡¯t he tell at all? However, it was not an illusion. Could it be that he had been teleported out of the Strange Wind Realm in a short moment? ¡°Where is this place?¡± Chen Fei jumped down from the stone pagoda and asked the monk warily. Heart Realm! The monk looked at Chen Fei and smiled. ¡°Benefactor, you still don¡¯t understand where the Heart Realm is. However, it doesn¡¯t matter. This doesn¡¯t affect what you¡¯re going to do next.¡± ¡°What am I going to do?¡± ¡°Benefactor, there¡¯s no need to be like this. Isn¡¯t that Heart Pearl your goal?¡± The monk pointed at the copper beads on the stone pagoda. ¡°Can I take it just because I want it?¡±Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°You can take it, but if you want to leave this place, you have to pass some tests.¡± The monk maintained his smile, as if nothing in the world could surprise him. ¡°Then can I leave now?¡±Chen Fei suddenly asked. ¡°No, since you came here, I have to accept the test.¡± The monk shook his head. Chen Fei frowned slightly. It seemed that as long as he touched this Heart Pearl, he would be considered to have entered the trap. In fact, everything had already begun when he saw the stone tower. ¡°Someone asked me to take three Heart Pearls. Do you know his purpose?¡± Chen Fei held the dagger and drew the three copper beads in his mind on the ground. He raised his head and looked at the monk. ¡°The Heart Pearl is a tool. If you are trapped by the Heart Pearl Formation, you can only get rid of it by getting the array.¡± The monk smiled. ¡°Doesn¡¯t the formation break when the formation tool moves?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. Although he did not know how to set up an array, he still knew some basic array knowledge. ¡°This is the Heart Array, it has no form.¡± ¡°Then do you know who the person trapped in this heart array is?¡± Chen Fei asked. Chen Fei was very curious about the background of a sealed expert who had appeared in a Strange Wind Realm. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± The monk shook his head. ¡°Is the one sealed a human or a ghost?¡± The monk did not urge him to take the test. Chen Fei wanted to see if he could get more information from here to provide more reference for his plans. ¡°Half-human, half-monster.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Although he had already guessed it before, he was still a little surprised when he really knew. There was actually a half-human, half-monster existence. ¡°Can I control this Heart Array?¡±Chen Fei asked. If he could control this Heart Array, then he could control Fang Qinghong with the Heart Array. At that time, everything would be easily solved. ¡°I can¡¯t say.¡± The monk shook his head and refused to answer Chen Fei¡¯s question for the first time. ¡°Then¡­¡± ¡°Benefactor, the time is up. If you don¡¯t take the test now, you will fail and be trapped in the Heart Realm forever.¡± The monk interrupted Chen Fei. Chen Fei could not help but take a deep breath and said, ¡°What is the test of the Heart Realm?¡± It¡¯s not difficult. I¡¯ll do something, and you just have to copy me. If you can do it, then let me do something for you, and let me imitate you. We will continue doing this until one of us fails.¡± Chen Fei frowned. The difficulty of this test depended entirely on how difficult the other party was. Can I do it first and you imitate me?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. Sure.¡± The monk nodded and didn¡¯t insist on the order. ¡°Then master, watch carefully. I¡¯m going to perform a technique called creating something out of nothing. Master, please watch!¡± Chen Fei took a step back and showed his hands. He even rolled up his sleeves to show that there was nothing on his arms. Then, Chen Fei grabbed forward with his right hand, and a roasted chicken was pulled out by Chen Fei. The roast chicken was still warm, as if it had just come out of the oven. The monk¡¯s originally calm expression froze. Light swirled in his eyes, but he stood there without moving.. Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: The Strong Is Stubborn Chapter 123: The Strong Is Stubborn Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei looked at the monk and felt that the monk seemed to have crashed. Until now, Chen Fei still did not quite understand what kind of existence this monk was. A soul fragment of some existence? Remnant thoughts? Or was it the artifact spirit of this Heart Pearl? After a quarter of an hour, just as Chen Fei was thinking about whether he should climb up and take the Heart Pearl down, the monk finally made a move. ¡°Universe Creator? Benefactor, you have good methods. 1 am ashamed of my inferiority.¡± The monk smiled as he looked at Chen Fei. His face had already returned to its previous calm appearance. ¡°So I passed the test?¡± Chen Fei quickly asked. ¡°Yes, benefactor has passed the test. This Heart Pearl is now benefactor¡¯s.¡± The monk nodded and waved his right hand gently. The Heart Pearl on the stone tower flew in front of Chen Fei, and Chen Fei subconsciously caught it. ¡°We¡¯ll meet again if fate permits!¡± The monk bowed, and the surrounding environment began to tremble violently, about to shatter. ¡°Wait a minute, if 1 destroy this Heart Pearl, will the Heart Array be broken?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°The Heart Array will only be broken if all three of the Heart Pearls are destroyed at the same time.¡± The monk¡¯s voice sounded a little ethereal. Chen Fei looked around and found that he was standing in the same spot. There was no stone pagoda or monk around him. It was as if everything was just an illusion. Only the stone bead in his hand told Chen Fei that everything that had happened just now was real. ¡°Eh, this pearl is already damaged.¡± Chen Fei lowered his head and looked at the Heart Pearl in his hand. There were already many cracks on it. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of Fang Qinghong. It was probably because there was a problem with the Heart Pearl that the other party was able to make those moves. Chen Fei sensed the black spots not far away and carefully retreated a few dozen meters. He stopped in a courtyard and carefully observed the Heart Pearl in his hand. ¡°Are these words?¡± Chen Fei stroked the lines on the inner pearls. He didn¡¯t recognize them at all, but as he gently wiped the lines one by one, he actually understood the meaning of the words. ¡°Amazing!¡± Chen Fei sighed in his heart. He could not understand the specific principles of this array tool. It had far exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s knowledge reserves. Moreover, there was something about these patterns that was very similar to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant he had obtained back then. However, after a while, he had forgotten what he had seen just now. Do all powerful things have this characteristic?¡± Chen Fei was puzzled. If it was anyone else who came here, they would probably be at a loss. This kind of reading and forgetting was something that required extremely high comprehension and perseverance to remember the meaning of these words. Fortunately, Chen Fei had a system. As Chen Fei wiped the lines, although Chen Fei did not know what he was looking at, after Chen Fei wiped the Heart Pearl completely once, a little change occurred in the Stats Window. [Formation: Incomplete Heart Array] ¡°There should be a method to control each pearl, but we don¡¯t have enough time now. Moreover, that person should be able to sense that the pearl has been moved.¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment. He had a plan in his mind. Now, he had to take a risk and go back to look for Fang Qinghong. Chen Fei pondered for a moment and made up his mind. He began to run toward the courtyard. After spending 25 minutes, Chen Fei carefully arrived at the courtyard. ¡°Buzz!¡± As soon as Chen Fei arrived, he felt the world spin. When Chen Fei opened his eyes again, he had already appeared in the sealed cave. ¡°Hahaha, good, well done!¡± Fang Qinghong looked at the pearl in Chen Fei¡¯s hand and laughed loudly. He waved his right hand, and the pearl flew towards Fang Qinghong. Fang Qinghong looked at the Heart Pearl in his hand and could not suppress the smile on his face. He looked up at Chen Fei and said, ¡°You really didn¡¯t disappoint me. Otherwise, these people, including you, would all have to die! But now, since you¡¯ve found a Heart Pearl, I can fulfill my promise and let the two of them leave!¡± ¡°Let them go first!¡± Ge Hongjie looked up at Chen Fei and said in a deep voice. Let me go, let me go first. I¡¯m injured, let me go!¡± Lu Haiyan and the other man shouted and struggled desperately. ¡°Let senior brother Ge and junior brother Mu go first. Chen Fei, I will stay with you.¡± Zhang Fangqiong smiled. ¡°No need. Let senior brothers and sisters go first.¡± Mu Langtao shouted. I¡¯m the captain, listen to me!¡± Ge Hongjie said unyieldingly. He looked at Chen Fei with pleading eyes, hoping that Chen Fei would agree to his request. As the captain, there was no reason for him to run away. This was Ge Hongjie¡¯s belief. Let them go first!¡± Chen Fei nodded and pointed at Zhang Fangqiong and Mu Langtao. Good! Fang Qinghong laughed loudly, keeping his promise. With a wave of his hand, Zhang Fangqiong and Mu Langtao disappeared. Ge Hongjie smiled and nodded at Chen Fei. ¡°Hurry up and get the second Heart Pearl!¡± Fang Qinghong looked at Chen Fei and pointed his finger forward. Another stream of light flashed and entered Chen Fei¡¯s dantian. Chen Fei¡¯s body stiffened. He frowned at Fang Qinghong and said, ¡°What is the meaning of this!¡± ¡°I¡¯m strengthening my control over you. Don¡¯t worry. As long as 1 get all the Heart Pearls back, I¡¯ll naturally let you leave safely.¡± Fang Qinghong smiled indifferently. Chen Fei frowned and turned around to look at Ge Hongjie before disappearing. When he reappeared, he was already in the courtyard. Zhang Fangqiong and the others were also there. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you should have asked Senior Brother Ge to come out.¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei and whispered. ¡°Wait for me at the city gate first. 1 will rescue Brother Ge.¡± Chen Fei said gravely. Zhang Fangqiong and the other girl couldn¡¯t help but sigh. They knew that they couldn¡¯t change anything now. After saying goodbye, the two of them disappeared from the courtyard. Chen Fei stood on the spot, identified the direction, and rushed toward the second Heart Pearl. At the same time, various thoughts kept running through his mind. Fang Qinghong¡¯s strength was undoubtedly terrifying. However, he was not omnipotent. When Chen Fei was in front of Fang Qinghong, he had been worried that he would be discovered if the strange energy in his mind decreased. However, Fang Qinghong didn¡¯t notice this through his flesh. He only sensed that the energy was still there. As for how much it was, he couldn¡¯t tell. The only thing that puzzled Chen Fei was why Fang Qinghong would inject another strange energy into Chen Fei¡¯s body. After sprinting for several hundred meters, Chen Fei stopped in an alley. Sensing the strange energy in his dantian, Chen Fei began to operate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. As soon as the Suppressing Dragon Elephant moved, the strange energy began to tremble. It seemed to have sensed something was wrong. Just as it was about to retaliate, it was swarmed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s power. Ninety-nine percent of it was torn apart, leaving only a tiny bit. As this strange energy was absorbed, a scene appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei¡¯s expression could not help but fluctuate slightly. He actually saw a fragment of Fang Qinghong¡¯s life. When he was ten years old, he had a chance to come into contact with martial arts and displayed his extremely high talent. He entered a small sect at the age of thirteen and soared to the sky. At the age of sixteen, he reached the Visceral Tempering Realm and became the youngest Visceral Tempering Realm in the sect. At the age of 17, he went out to search for aperture tempering techniques. At the age of 20, he found a secret manual left behind by his predecessors in a cave. At the age of 24, he measured his aperture points and broke through to the Aperture Tempering realm. He returned to the sect at the age of 25, suppressed all opposition, and became the sect master. Twenty-seven years old, brutal, and merciless. He fought with experts of the same level and fled when he was defeated. At the age of 30, he discovered the Strange Wind Realm. Chen Fei opened his eyes. This memory fragment actually ended here. Chen Fei originally wanted to see why the other party was sealed here. In the remaining memory fragments, Chen Fei only saw Fang Qinghong fighting with a monster. ¡°Why are there memory fragments in this strange energy?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression was a little puzzled. Then, he thought of a possibility, and his expression could not help but change slightly. Possession! In other words, it was only possible to inject a portion of the memories into someone else¡¯s body by refining a clone puppet. It would take root and sprout invisibly, and when needed, it would be activated. Chen Fei thought of Fang Qinghong¡¯s current state of being half-human and half-monster. There was a slight possibility of possessing him, but it was more likely that he would be refined into a clone puppet. After all, in Fang Qinghong¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei¡¯s foundation was not bad. ¡°He didn¡¯t forcefully control me or check my body. He probably wants me to obediently find the Heart Pearls and doesn¡¯t want to provoke me too much.¡± Chen Fei frowned. Fang Qinghong had probably done many things, like killing a donkey when it was no longer useful. Now that he was targeting Chen Fei, his methods were also very natural. If it was not for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei really had no way to deal with it. Fang Qinghong only needed to set a time limit for those strange energies, and ordinary martial artists would suffer a fate worse than death. In the end, they would still have to obediently return. Because sometimes, death wasn¡¯t the most terrifying thing. It was the inability to die! With a few thoughts in his mind, Chen Fei began to rush toward the location of the second Heart Pearl. In just a moment, he arrived at a specific area. Chen Fei sensed it for a while. Similar to the position of the first Heart Pearl, there were still a large number of black spots surrounding it. It belonged to the kind of rhythm that seemed to beat a message that whoever went up against it would die. Chen Fei stimulated the strange energy in his mind. A ripple appeared in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei stepped in and saw the same stone tower. On the stone tower, there was a Heart Pearl. Chen Fei didn¡¯t climb up again this time and just waited quietly. Sure enough, in just a moment, the surrounding illusion completely changed. A monk appeared there and looked at Chen Fei with a smile. ¡°Benefactor, we meet again.¡± The monk bowed to Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. It was indeed the same monk that appeared when the first Heart Pearl appeared. ¡°What test is it this time?¡± Chen Fei asked directly. ¡°Please demonstrate the technique just now again. I want to see it again!¡± The monk smiled. Chen Fei blinked his eyes. Was he so persistent? He actually wanted to stand up from where he had fallen. Was this the resolve of a strong person, or was it pure stubbornness, or was it a kind of arrogance? ¡°No problem!¡± Chen Fei had no reason to reject such a request.. Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Innate Divine Ability Chapter 124: Innate Divine Ability Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei didn¡¯t know if there would be such a thing similar to a space grid appearing as his martial arts cultivation increased in the future, but since it could pass the test, Chen Fei naturally accepted it directly. ¡°Master, please take a look!¡± As Chen Fei spoke, his right hand grabbed forward, and a huge slab of spareribs appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. The monk¡¯s eyes flashed as he analyzed the details of Chen Fei¡¯s actions. However, no matter how much he analyzed, he still could not see how Chen Fei had produced the spareribs. This was somewhat similar to the monk¡¯s knowledge of the world in the sleeve, but it was also very different. ¡°Grandmaster?¡± Chen Fei saw that the monk was about to crash again and quickly shouted in a low voice. Sorry for making you wait. Benefactor, you have passed this test.¡± The monk put his palms together and said. The Heart Pearl floated in front of Chen Fei, and Chen Fei caught it. ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. The monk did not say anything and only bowed. The surrounding space shattered, and Chen Fei found himself outside. Chen Fei looked at the Heart Pearl in his hand. He first avoided those wandering black spots and came to a safe place. Just like the first Heart Pearl, Chen Fei discovered that this Heart Pearl was also filled with cracks. It was as if it would shatter in the very next moment. Chen Fei didn¡¯t delay and started to study the lines on the Heart Pearl. After 15 minutes, Chen Fei¡¯s Stats Window changed, and his knowledge of the Heart Array increased greatly. ¡°Let¡¯s go straight to the third pearl!¡± Chen Fei thought about it for a moment. Fang Qinghong had set a time limit of two hours for recovering each Heart Pearl anyway. Now that time was not up, Chen Fei had every reason to look for the third Heart Pearl. Of course, more importantly, Chen Fei did not dare to go to Fang Qinghong anymore. Fang Qinghong was obviously going to refine Chen Fei into a clone puppet after the matter was done. When Chen Fei returned this time, it was highly likely that the other party would carefully examine Chen Fei¡¯s body and inject more foreign energy into him so that Fang Qinghong could control him in the future. The original strange energy was almost completely absorbed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. If he were to inspect it, it immediately revealed a problem. Chen Fei could only find the third Heart Pearl now and see if there was any other way to counter Fang Qinghong. Otherwise, if he kept being led by the nose, he would be played to death sooner or later. Putting the Heart Pearl away, Chen Fei rushed towards the location of the last Heart Pearl. This time, they were very close to each other. Chen Fei arrived at the designated area in just a moment. At the camp outside the Strange Wind Realm. ¡°How long will it take for the entrance of the Strange Wind Realm to open?¡± Sun Quan looked at the entrance of the Strange Wind Realm and frowned slightly. The condition of the entrance did not seem like it was about to be opened. ¡°Elder, 1 don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on in the Strange Wind Realm. The seal at the entrance has become even stronger. That Evil King seems to be preparing to fight to the death!¡± The disciple who was unsealing wiped the sweat off his forehead and said helplessly. ¡°How long will it take to undo it?¡± Sun Quan¡¯s frown deepened. He didn¡¯t understand formations, so he could only rely on the disciples in the sect. It was possible to use brute force to attack the Strange Wind Realm, but it would take longer because the Strange Wind Realm would mobilize all its power to resist such an attack. ¡°It will take at least six hours,¡± the disciple whispered. ¡°I¡¯ll get Elder Qin from the sect.¡± Sun Quan thought for a moment. Six hours was too long. At that time, the disciples inside might really be wiped out. At this time, he still had to ask for reinforcements from the sect. In the Strange Wind Realm. Fang Qinghong played with the Heart Pearl in his hand. The method of controlling the array recorded on the Heart Pearl kept circulating in Fang Qinghong¡¯s mind. For those at the Aperture Refinement realm, it was not impossible to learn this formation control method, but it would take a long time. Thus, Fang Qinghong was not worried at all that Chen Fei would be able to do anything to him after he learned how to control the array. Apart from the difficulty of learning the method to control the array, one needed to be extremely skilled in order to truly activate the Heart Array. It was almost impossible to learn it in the first place, and now he had to be proficient in it. No matter how he looked at it, it was impossible. ¡°Hmm? The second pearl seems to have moved.¡± Fang Qinghong¡¯s hands paused for a moment. As someone who had been sealed, Fang Qinghong still had some subtle senses connected to the Heart Array. It was just that the feeling was very weak, and it was only under the condition that the heart array was damaged. If the Heart Array was intact, Fang Qinghong would not even be able to move a muscle, let alone bring her here. Actually, based on the rate at which the Heart Pearl was being damaged and Fang Qinghong¡¯s own continuous attacks, the Heart Array should dissipate within ten years at most. But now that he had the chance to make the Heart Array explode in advance, Fang Qinghong was naturally unwilling to wait another ten years. Now, everything was under his control. Even Chen Fei¡¯s physical body surprised Fang Qinghong. His cultivation was a little weak, but if he cultivated an avatar, he might be able to raise it to the aperture refinement realm. Now, he was half-human and half-monster. His cultivation had been greatly reduced because of the heart array. However, if he found an opportunity to devour the Evil King in the Strange Wind Realm, perhaps his injuries would recover or even improve. Back then, it was because of this Strange Wind Realm¡¯s Evil King that he became like this. It was also because of this that Fang Qinghong was able to control a portion of the Strange Wind Realm. However, after Fang Qinghong escaped this time, he would not fight the Evil King head-on. According to Fang Qinghong¡¯s calculations, the entrance to the Strange Wind Realm would be broken in a few hours. When the people of the Primordial Sword Sect are occupied fighting the Evil King, Fang Qinghong would prepare a sneak attack. The chances of success would be very high. Now, all he needed to do was wait for the three Heart Pearls to return and control the Heart Array. No matter if it was the Evil King or the people from the Primordial Sword Sect, they would never know of his existence. As for Mu Langtao and the other two, they were captured by Fang Qinghong. He had only promised to let them go, but he did not promise not to arrest them again! However, these two were now sealed in another place by Fang Qinghong. In another part of the Strange Wind Realm, Chen Fei stood in an alley, a hundred meters away, at the position of the third Heart Pearl. However, Chen Fei did not dare to go forward. There would be many black spots surrounding the periphery of each Heart Pearl. That was the strangeness that Chen Fei sensed. At this position, Chen Fei did not know if the Bizarre King had sensed something or if it was for some other reason. The number of monsters here was extraordinary. If there were dozens of them in the other two places, there were at least a hundred here. As time passed, the number of monsters was slowly increasing. Chen Fei activated the strange energy in his mind, but there were no ripples in front of him. It was obvious that the distance was too far and he could not meet the conditions to enter. Sensing an evil creature moving toward him, Chen Fei hurriedly retreated tens of meters away carefully, avoiding it from afar. The energy that Fang Qinghong had planted in Chen Fei¡¯s body actually had a very strong concealment effect, causing the evil to ignore Chen Fei subconsciously. Chen Fei had already discovered this. However, because they were subconsciously ignoring him, if Chen Fei dared to barge in like this, he would immediately attract all their attention. Then, what awaited Chen Fei would be a pile of fragments, or even no fragments at all. ¡°Master, are you there?¡± Chen Fei took out the Heart Pearl in his arms and tried to call out a few words in a low voice. However, after waiting for a moment, he did not receive any response. Chen Fei frowned and took two steps back and forth before taking out a white candle from his bosom. Chen Fei had to get the third Heart Pearl. Only by gathering all three Heart Pearls would Chen Fei be able to learn the complete control of the Heart Array. After being schemed against by Fang Qinghong for so long, he couldn¡¯t just let it go so easily. After seeing Fang Qinghong¡¯s memory fragments, this person planned before he acted. He knew that the entrance to the Strange Wind Realm could not be sealed for a long time, but he still chose to seal it. Even if the sect elders came in later, Fang Qinghong would have other ways to deal with them. Chen Fei might be able to protect himself, but Ge Hongjie and the others were probably dead. ¡°I can¡¯t let you off so easily!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. Fie ran for more than a hundred meters before finally stopping and placing the white candle on a wall. Then, Chen Fei ran back to his original position. He looked at the white candle in the distance and lit an arrow. Chen Fei had stored a lot of arrows in his space grid, so he naturally had a lot of these rockets. Placing the arrow and drawing the bow, Chen Fei narrowed his eyes slightly. The area a hundred meters in front of him seemed to have enlarged and became clearly visible in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. In the next moment, the arrow flew across the sky and streaked across the white candle wick. The white candle¡¯s flame was ignited. As the flame danced, the strange aura within a few hundred meters suddenly quieted down. An extreme pressure spread in all directions. In the next moment, the strange aura began to flash crazily and pounced toward the white candle. Sensing the strange movement in his mind, Chen Fei felt his scalp tingle, but he still quickly ran towards the location of the third Heart Pearl. In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei had already traveled over a hundred meters and arrived at his position. Ripples appeared in front of him, and Chen Fei stepped into them. ¡°Phew!¡± Looking at the stone tower in front of him, Chen Fei could not help but heave a sigh of relief. That move just now was somewhat risky. Fortunately, everything went smoothly. ¡°Grandmaster?¡± Chen Fei looked around and called out softly. As soon as Chen Fei finished speaking, the surrounding environment instantly changed. The monk appeared in front of Chen Fei again. ¡°Benefactor!¡± The monk put his palms together and smiled. ¡°Master, what is the test this time?¡±Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°I still want to see your technique, but I probably still can¡¯t understand it.¡± ¡°Benefactor, can we make a deal?¡± The monk frowned. ¡°What deal?¡± ¡°Benefactor, teach me the technique and I¡¯ll teach benefactor how to control this Heart Array. How about it?¡± The monk suggested. Chen Fei frowned slightly. He did not expect such a deal. If it was someone else, there was a high chance that they would agree. After all, the method to control this Heart Array was too difficult to learn even though it was on the Heart Pearl. Currently, in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, the method of controlling the formation had been completely forgotten. And to a remarkable extent. If not for the interface, Chen Fei would have agreed. However, because of the interface, Chen Fei could not teach him the technique of creating something out of nothing. This space grid could not be displayed at all, nor could it be traded. ¡°Master, although I really want to teach you, this technique is something 1 was born with. I have no way of teaching it,¡± Chen Fei said sincerely. ¡°Innate divine ability?¡± The monk looked into Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. He could feel that Chen Fei was not lying. And if he wasn¡¯t lying, this ability was even more mysterious. It seems that this is something I¡¯m just not fated with.¡± The monk shook his head regretfully.. Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: A Critical Counterattack Chapter 125: A Critical Counterattack Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What about the test?¡± Knowing that this monk was so persistent, Chen Fei was a little worried. ¡°Benefactor, demonstrate this divine power for this poor monk again so that this poor monk can broaden his horizons.¡± The monk seemed to have guessed Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts and could not help but laugh softly. Chen Fei was stunned. Was this monk stubborn, or did he want to help Chen Fei? The Heart Pearl¡¯s current situation wasn¡¯t very good. It was full of cracks. According to the trend, it would probably be completely destroyed in a few years. Why not just give it to Chen Fei? No matter what the reason was, Chen Fei had no reason to reject such a condition. ¡°Master, please watch carefully.¡± As Chen Fei spoke, his right hand reached out, and a piece of dry food appeared in his hand. The monk looked at it very seriously, but after studying it, the doubt in his eyes did not weaken at all. Instead, it became even more. The monk thought about all the things he knew, but this time, he confirmed that it was not the case. ¡°Benefactor¡¯s abilities are amazing. This Heart Pearl belongs to benefactor now.¡± The monk bowed, and the Heart Pearl came in front of Chen Fei. The surrounding space began to tremble. ¡°Master, please wait for a moment!¡± Chen Fei quickly stopped the monk. The monk looked at Chen Fei in confusion. ¡°Can you teleport me further away? There are too many monsters outside!¡± Chen Fei said in a low voice. Chen Fei was really afraid that when he appeared, he would find hundreds of them staring at him strangely. ¡°Of course!¡± The monk smiled slightly. The space shattered. Chen Fei opened his eyes and found that he was already hundreds of meters away from that area. Chen Fei heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. This monk was easy to talk to. When he said he would help, he really helped thoroughly. He directly moved Chen Fei to a safe place. The hundreds of monsters that were hundreds of meters away seemed to be extremely irritable at this moment, perhaps because of the stimulation of the white candle. The range of their movements became very large, and the frequency was much higher than before. There was no other situation of concern around. Chen Fei looked at the Heart Pearl in his hand and quickly began to learn the control method on it. After 15 minutes, Chen Fei finished searching for the third pearl. The information on the interface changed. [True Technique: Heart Array (Unlearned)] Chen Fei thought for a moment and stored the two Heart Pearls into the space grid- ¡°Discovered the formation. Do you want to spend five thousand taels of silver to simplify the Heart Array?¡± ¡°The Heart Array is being simplified. Simplification was successful. Heart Array -> Heart Tremor!¡± With five thousand taels of silver spent, almost all of Chen Fei¡¯s savings were depleted, which made Chen Fei slightly relieved. Fortunately, this was only a method to control the Heart Array, not a method to set up or create it. Otherwise, Chen Fei¡¯s savings would not be enough. ¡°In the future, we still have to earn more money. The more money we have on the interface, the better.¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. Then, he looked at the simplified results and frowned slightly. Was this panel lazy? Why did it feel like the two words had been swapped? Heart Tremor? Looking at these two words, Chen Fei hesitated for a moment. His right hand hammered his left chest slightly harder. ¡°Bang!¡± ¡°Heart Array experience points +1.¡± There was a muffled sound, and his chest felt a little stuffy. However, Chen Fei¡¯s mind flashed with the comprehension of Heart Array. ¡°It¡¯s really like that!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but grin. Just as he was about to use both hands to hammer his chest. As soon as he got into position, Chen Fei¡¯s hands froze in midair. This posture was a little silly. Chen Fei could not help but think of an image of a gorilla. Chen Fei put down his hands and channeled the inner strength in his body to rush toward his heart. Chen Fei was not in the Visceral Realm yet, but he had no problem controlling his heartbeat. However, because his heart had not been specially honed, Chen Fei did not dare to exert too much strength. He tried a few kinds of strength, from small to large, and gradually increased the strength. ¡°Heart Array experience points +1.¡± A realization appeared in his mind. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but reveal a smile on his face. It was indeed possible. Compared to hammering with both hands, this kind of heart tremor was undoubtedly faster. In just a moment, the comprehension of controlling the heart array appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind continuously. In less than 15 minutes, his proficiency in controlling the heart array had already crossed the entry-level and reached the master level. Moreover, it was also charging toward perfection at an extremely fast speed. Chen Fei estimated the time. It was almost two hours. Fang Qinghong would probably rush him. Thinking of this, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath and began to increase the speed of his heartbeat rapidly. The toughness of a martial artist¡¯s physique could be reflected here. If it were an ordinary person¡¯s heart beating method, his organs would probably have been shattered long ago. However, other than Chen Fei¡¯s face being a little red, everything was still within the controllable range. ¡°What are you doing here? Why haven¡¯t you come back yet?¡± Just as Chen Fei was trying his best to increase his proficiency, a voice suddenly sounded in Chen Fei¡¯s ear. Chen Fei could not help but be shocked. He looked around and realized that there was a faint sense of surveillance. ¡°I encountered a monster just now. It dragged out for a long time and just came out not long ago,¡± Chen Fei said softly. ¡°I¡¯ve already helped you conceal your aura. How could you encounter a strange thing?¡± Fang Qinghong¡¯s voice turned cold. The strange energy in Chen Fei¡¯s mind went into a frenzy, but the amount was too little. It only shook Chen Fei¡¯s mind slightly. ¡°All, spare me, I¡¯m not lying!¡± Chen Fei shouted loudly. At the same time, he rolled twice on the ground. His face became extremely pale, and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. ¡°Tell me the truth. My patience is limited. Or do you want to watch your senior and junior brothers die in front of you?¡± Fang Qinghong said coldly. ¡°There are at least a hundred of them. 1 can¡¯t get close to them.¡± Chen Fei told him about the situation in the third pearl area. Fang Qinghong¡¯s voice fell silent. He was also a little suspicious that the movement of the pearl had attracted the attention of the Evil King. ¡°Give me another two hours, and I will definitely get the pearl back,¡± Chen Fei said loudly. ¡°You only have an hour. If you can¡¯t come back in an hour, you don¡¯t have to come back!¡± Fang Qinghong¡¯s words caused the strange energy in Chen Fei¡¯s mind to change slightly and become much sharper. Chen Fei frowned slightly. It seemed that Fang Qinghong was not lying. If Chen Fei could not get the second pearl back within an hour, Fang Qinghong would probably attack Chen Fei directly. ¡°Does he still have something else to rely on?¡± Chen Fei was puzzled, but it was useless to think about it now. Chen Fei rushed toward the location of the second Heart Pearl. When he reached a safe area, Chen Fei stopped. Along the way, Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency in controlling the Heart Array did not stop. In order to reach perfection in his proficiency faster, Chen Fei had already pushed his heartbeat to the limit. 35 minutes quietly passed. There was only 15 minutes left to the time limit of an hour. [Formation: Heart Formation (Perfection 231/30000)] The Heart Array Control Technique had already reached the Perfection level. In the remaining fifteen minutes, Chen Fei would not be able to reach the Great Completion level even if his heart exploded. ¡°Things are infinitely good and beautiful. This is the only way.¡± Chen Fei sighed slightly and took out the two Heart Pearls from the space grid. There was no distinction between the three Heart Pearls. If one wanted to control the Heart Array, one had to obtain at least one Heart Pearl. If there were two parties who obtained the Heart Pearl and both wanted to control it, then it would depend on whose technique was more brilliant. Chen Fei channeled his inner strength and mental strength into his Heart Pearl. It was as if he had entered a vast ocean. Chen Fei saw a huge space in his Heart Pearl. At the same time, Chen Fei¡¯s vision began to rise. ¡°This is the Strange Wind Realm?¡± The height of several hundred meters allowed Chen Fei to see everything in the Strange Wind Realm. Originally, Chen Fei thought that the main body of the Strange Wind Realm was the huge city. At this height, Chen Fei discovered that there was a hill behind the city. There was a grave on the hill and a small tombstone on the grave. With just a glance from afar, Chen Fei could feel an ominous aura coming toward him. Fortunately, the Heart Pearl blocked this aura. Is the Evil King in that grave?¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment before he controlled his heart bead and began to unravel the secret of the tomb. In the endless darkness, nothing could be seen clearly. However, Chen Fei could vaguely see a huge space in the tomb, and a figure stood in it. ¡°It really is the Evil King!¡± As if sensing the prying eyes, the figure slowly turned around and looked over. Chen Fei was shocked and pulled his vision back, not daring to look again. Although he did not know if the Heart Pearl could block the Evil King¡¯s prying eyes, Chen Fei would not make such a meaningless attempt. Knowing where the Evil King was, Chen Fei had achieved his goal. ¡°Next, it¡¯s your turn!¡± Turning his vision, Chen Fei looked at the courtyard where Fang Qinghong was sealed. This seal was originally set up by the Heart Array. Compared to spying on the Evil King, it was very simple for the Heart Pearl to check this place. ¡°Senior Sister Zhang and Senior Brother Mu were captured again?¡± Chen Fei saw Zhang Fangqiong and Mu Langtao at a glance and frowned. He had not misjudged Fang Qinghong. This was a person who would do anything to achieve his goal. From the moment they fell into the hands of Fang Qinghong, there were no other accidents. Fate had already been decided. Fang Qinghong had never thought of letting anyone leave. ¡°Fang Qinghong¡¯s transformation into this half-human, half-monster is probably related to the Evil King.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mind was spinning. Fang Qinghong probably did not want to meet the Evil King. Since he was unwilling to meet him, Chen Fei naturally wanted them to meet properly. Thinking of this, Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength surged. In the courtyard, Zhang Fangqiong and the other two were instantly teleported out and placed at the city gate. ¡°How presumptuous! Who is it?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s movement was immediately noticed by Qing Hong. He stood up and swept his power in all directions, but he did not find anything. Fang Qinghong frowned. Just as he was about to continue moving, he suddenly realized that the space sealing him was rapidly shrinking and began to surge forward at high speed. Fang Qinghong¡¯s expression changed slightly. If he hadn¡¯t understood what was going on just now, it was now all too clear that someone was controlling this Heart Array. Fang Qinghong looked at the Heart Pearl in his hand and tried to use a small portion of his control technique to counter it. However, there was no effect at all. The other party¡¯s control technique was far more exquisite than his. ¡°Who?! Who is it! Countless figures flashed through Fang Qinghong¡¯s mind, but he did not know who it was that had silently controlled the Heart Array and possessed such powerful control methods. ¡°Boom!¡± Fang Qinghong released all of his strength and directly attacked the Heart Array. However, the Heart Array only flickered for a moment before stabilizing.. Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Looking at Each Other Chapter 126: Looking at Each Other Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Fang Qinghong did not give up and continued to attack his heart. The Heart Array was already damaged and could not hold on for much longer. Fang Qinghong had planned it slowly just now because he did not want to waste his strength. After all, being sealed by the Heart Array meant that every ounce of strength he used was a drop less. But now that the Heart Array was controlled by someone else, no matter how much Fang Qinghong cherished his power, he could not let others manipulate him as they pleased. ¡°Ka ka ka.¡± The three Heart Pearls let out a crisp sound at the same time, and the cracks on their surface began to increase. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was solemn. Fang Qinghong¡¯s power was far stronger than he had imagined. After controlling the Heart Array, Chen Fei finally understood the power of the Heart Array. Even in a damaged state, it was not something that ordinary martial artists could resist. However, Fang Qinghong had been sealed for many years. Now that he was attacking the Heart Array, the damage to the Heart Array became even more serious. As the damage to the Heart Array increased, it also hindered Chen Fei¡¯s control over the Heart Array. The seal that was originally advancing at high speed slowly slowed down. Fang Qinghong¡¯s eyes lit up. He felt a slight change in the Heart Array. He kept attempting to break the seal while trying to break free from the control of the heart array. ¡°Rise!¡± Chen Fei took a deep breath and formed a seal with his hands. His core soul energy quickly surged into his Heart Pearl. Chen Fei originally had some selfish motives. After obtaining this Heart Array, other than wanting to take Fang Qinghong down, Chen Fei also wanted to protect this Heart Array. Such a powerful array formation, even in a damaged state, could easily handle an ordinary Visceral Tempering realm cultivator if used well. Even an Aperture Tempering realm cultivator might suffer a loss if they were careless. However, Fang Qinghong¡¯s resistance made Chen Fei¡¯s idea fall through. In this bizarre realm, it was impossible to preserve the Heart Array, avoid Fang Qinghong, and save his own life. There were not many perfect things in the world. It was already a blessing to be able to get one. Following Chen Fei¡¯s full control of the Heart Array, the core soul energy that Fang Qinghong had attached to his Heart Pearl was instantly repelled. The seal, which had slowed down, began to sprint again, heading toward the tomb at the back of the mountain. ¡°Ka ka ka.¡± More and more cracks appeared on the three heart pearls, and they became denser and denser. It was as if they would shatter in the next moment. ¡°Open!¡± Fang Qinghong roared furiously. A ball of power exploded from his body. With Fang Qinghong at the center, a huge ripple swept out and collided with the seal. The seal shook violently. The Heart Pearl trembled. Chen Fei sensed the state of the Heart Pearl, and his scalp went numb. This Heart Pearl was more severely damaged than he had imagined. Not daring to hesitate, Chen Fei injected all of his inner strength and mental strength into his Heart Pearl. In the end, the seal did not break, but the Heart Pearl had become a mess. Fang Qinghong¡¯s brows furrowed tightly. Just as he was about to continue breaking through the seal, his mental strength that extended outside suddenly saw a grave. Fang Qinghong¡¯s expression suddenly changed. He was about to do something when the seal had already plunged into the grave. In the tomb, the strange figure looked at the seal that had broken in. Before it could understand what was going on, the seal was undone, and a figure was revealed. When the evil saw Fang Qinghong, its scarlet eyes suddenly shone with a dazzling light. It remembered this human. It did not expect to meet him again after so many years. Fang Qinghong clenched his fists and looked at the Evil King. The anger in his heart was about to soar into the sky. Who, who was it! Filled with schemes, Fang Qinghong had thought that he had everything planned out, but now it was actually him facing the Evil King. Old and new grudges could have been settled slowly, but now, they had come face to face. Unfortunately, Fang Qinghong did not have the power to settle them in person. A few miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s face was pale, and he was on the verge of collapsing. Looking at the Heart Pearl fragment in his hand, Chen Fei¡¯s face was filled with pity. In the end, in order to break through the Evil King¡¯s tomb, the last bit of power in the heart array was exhausted, leaving only a hand full of fragments. Chen Fei thought for a moment, then summoned the cabinet in the space grid and placed the fragment inside. Although the Heart Formation was broken, these fragments were still good stuff. Perhaps he could use them in the future and refine them into other weapons. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei had just put away the cabinet when a huge explosion came from the depths of the Strange Wind Realm. The entire Strange Wind Realm shook violently. Chen Fei even saw a huge crack appear in the sky. The crack was quickly repaired by the Strange Wind Realm, but Chen Fei still felt the change in the Strange Wind Realm. The cold feeling all over his body weakened. ¡°They¡¯re fighting!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but reveal a smile on his face. He could sense that the monsters in the distance seemed to have become irritable. Chen Fei didn¡¯t dare to stay there and ran in the direction of the city gate. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, over here.¡± Along the way, Chen Fei saw many fellow disciples. Everyone rushed towards the city gate. Chen Fei had just reached the city gate when he saw Ge Hongjie and the other two waving their hands at him. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, do you know what happened?¡± Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s face was filled with joy when she saw Chen Fei return safely. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you don¡¯t know, but that scoundrel is too despicable. He let us go and then captured us again,¡± Mu Langtao said with lingering fear. The moment they were captured, Mu Langtao thought that they were dead. Facing such a person who went back on his word, there was no hope at all. In the end, they didn¡¯t expect that they would come out again. The usual four people were actually fine now. What could be happier than this? ¡°I don¡¯t know what happened either, but that person probably fought with the Evil King.¡± Chen Fei looked into the distance. In just a short period of time, the entire Strange Wind Realm had been trembling violently. Although there was no explosive sound like the first time, Chen Fei could feel that the intensity of the battle was increasing. Ge Hongjie and the other two nodded and did not pursue the matter further. They understood that Chen Fei was probably the reason why they were able to survive this time. They didn¡¯t see that the four of them were fine, but there was still no trace of Lu Haiyan and the other two. It seemed that they were in danger. ¡°The seal is open!¡± As the Strange Wind Realm continued to shake, someone suddenly shouted excitedly. Everyone could not help but turn their heads to look and realized that the original entrance was rippling. Everyone¡¯s expressions could not help but be slightly excited. The abnormal movements of this Strange Wind Realm made people¡¯s hearts skip a beat. They did not know when it would affect them. If they had a choice, it would be best to escape this place as soon as possible. Two figures appeared from the exit. Their powerful auras suppressed the surroundings, causing people¡¯s hearts to shrink involuntarily. It was as if they were facing their natural enemies. Sun Quan saw that the number of disciples in the surrounding sect had decreased by more than half, but fortunately, they were not completely wiped out. He could not help but heave a sigh of relief and retract his aura at the same time. Just now, Sun Quan was worried that he would be attacked the moment he entered, so he subconsciously released the aura of the Aperture Tempering realm. Qin Dingyu did the same. ¡°It¡¯s Elder Sun and Elder Qin.¡± Seeing the two elders in the sect, everyone¡¯s hearts were completely relieved. If there were any changes in the Strange Wind Realm, there would be two Aperture Refinement realm experts guarding here, so there was no need to worry about danger. ¡°This Strange Wind Realm is a little unstable. All disciples, go out first.¡± Qin Dingyu looked around and felt a little strange. He was a little surprised to break the seal earlier. Now that he saw the changes in the Strange Wind Realm, he was even more baffled. Normally, if the Evil King wanted to fight to the death, it would at most shrink the Strange Wind Realm and continuously increase its strength. Why hadn¡¯t they started fighting yet? The Strange Wind Realm was about to collapse. ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look.¡± Sun Quan was also puzzled. His figure flashed and disappeared from where he was. Qin Dingyu nodded and followed behind. The disciples at the city gate did not dare to delay. This was no longer their battlefield. It was best to retreat first. Otherwise, if any other accidents happened, they would really want to cry but have no tears. In less than 15 minutes, the city gate was empty. Sun Quan and the other two came to the back of the city and saw the tomb. The air there was constantly wrinkled, and there were even a few cracks on the tomb. ¡°The Evil King is fighting?¡± Sun Quan had long known that the Evil King was hiding in the tomb. However, the node of the Strange Wind Realm had not been broken, so Sun Quan did not dare to step in. He did not expect that someone would be one step ahead of him and enter directly. Who had the courage to fight directly in the Evil King¡¯s home ground? This was simply tying his own arms and giving in to the Evil King. This courage was simply too much. ¡°It¡¯s probably this person¡¯s doing that the Strange Wind Realm was sealed.¡± Qin Dingyu frowned slightly and had no intention of going in. Those who dared to face the Evil King like this must have extremely powerful methods. Even if there were two of them now, charging in like this would not do them any good. They might as well wait for the rest of the battle to end before making their plans. ¡°My two friends, can you come down and suppress this monster together? I accidentally barged into this place and was taken advantage of by this strange phenomenon. I hope you can help me.¡± Fang Qinghong¡¯s voice came from below. He really couldn¡¯t take it anymore. He was already injured, and now he was fighting with the Evil King in such a place. He was really about to be killed. Noticing the arrival of Sun Quan and the other man, Fang Qinghong quickly asked for help. As long as Sun Quan and the other two came down and stalled the Evil King for a while, Fang Qinghong would immediately use the Golden Cicada Shedding Shell and escape. ¡°Your Excellency¡¯s martial arts are unparalleled. How would we dare to participate?¡± Qin Dingyu laughed softly. He could already hear the weakness in Fang Qinghong¡¯s words. Perhaps he was really being suppressed by the Evil King, or perhaps he was just acting. But no matter what, they could not continue like this. They had long been under the control of the Primordial Sword Sect. It was fine if they didn¡¯t join forces to kill a food snatcher, but they still wanted to help. How was that possible? ¡°This monster is cunning. In order to prevent it from escaping and harming everyone, the two of us will be on guard outside,¡± Sun Quan shouted. ¡°My physique is special. If I¡¯m defeated by this monster, I¡¯ll definitely be devoured by it. At that time, the monster¡¯s ability will definitely increase greatly, and there will be endless trouble in the future.¡± Fang Qinghong cursed in his heart, but his tone was still pleading. Sun Quan and the other man looked at each other and didn¡¯t reply to Fang Qinghong. Regardless of whether it was true or false, they would just watch. No matter who won in the end, they would not be able to leave this place. A few array tools appeared in Qin Dingyu¡¯s hands, and he began to set up an array around the tomb. After some time, the entire tomb exploded with Fang Qinghong¡¯s furious roar. A beam of spiritual light flew out from the tomb, but it was immediately stopped by Qin Dingyu¡¯s formation. It looked like it was Fang Qinghong.. Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Measuring Aperture Acupoints Chapter 127: Measuring Aperture Acupoints Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Guys, we have no grudges in the past nor recently. Isn¡¯t it a little too much to stop me like this?¡± Fang Qinghong turned to look at Qin Dingyu and the other man. Although he was burning with anger, he had to put down his stance. He had used almost 80% of his power to self-destruct, and that was how Fang Qinghong had managed to survive. ¡°You sealed the entrance of the Strange Wind Realm, right? Do you know how many disciples of my sect you¡¯ve killed by doing this?¡± Sun Quan looked at Fang Qinghong and snorted coldly. Because Sun Quan himself did not guard the Strange Wind Realm in a timely manner, he caused the sect¡¯s disciples to suffer heavy losses. Sun Quan blamed himself very much. Now that the culprit was right in front of him, how could Sun Quan let him off easily? ¡°That was the work of a monster. What does it have to do with me?¡± Fang Qinghong denied. ¡°If you dare to do it, you have to admit it. The Evil King is waiting for you below. You should go down and catch up with the Evil King.¡± Qin Dingyu chuckled softly and formed a seal with both hands. The surrounding formation suddenly lit up, and a force suddenly hit Fang Qinghong. Fang Qinghong¡¯s expression changed, and a black mist burst out of his body to resist the power of the formation. However, a figure appeared next to Fang Qinghong and kicked him back into the grave. ¡°You will both die a horrible death!¡± Fang Qinghong finally couldn¡¯t help but curse, but his voice was immediately suppressed by the Evil King¡¯s roar. Violent sounds erupted from the tomb again. To the monsters, almost all humans looked the same, so they naturally grouped all humans as one. The weaker ones were their food, while the stronger ones were their enemies. It could be said that the evil creatures were all one-track minded existences. The lower their strength, the more obvious this situation was. On the contrary, those who had just turned into monsters were more intelligent. Therefore, to the Evil King, the three people outside were all enemies. If they did not rush down together at this moment, there must be another conspiracy. In order to prevent such a scheme from happening, the Evil King had to kill Fang Qinghong first. With one person dead, the pressure on the Evil King would naturally be much less. Furthermore, they were still in the graveyard, which was their home ground, so they could not let go of such an opportunity. The tomb shook violently for a quarter of an hour. Initially, Fang Qinghong¡¯s voice could still be heard from time to time, but later on, it was completely silent, leaving only the occasional violent shaking. ¡°If you want me to die, don¡¯t think about it either. Reverse Evil Art, rise!¡± Fang Qinghong¡¯s voice was filled with unwillingness. A strange fluctuation came from the tomb and quickly spread throughout the entire Strange Wind Realm. The Strange Wind Realm suddenly fell silent. Then, hundreds of nodes suddenly burst with dazzling light. The Vital Energy circulating in the nodes surged, and the Strange Wind Realm began to shake crazily. ¡°Hmm?¡± Sun Quan¡¯s expression could not help but change. Was this a cultivation technique or an array? It could actually cause such a change in the entire Strange Wind Realm. Sun Quan could not help but look at Qin Dingyu from the side. ¡°The entrance to the Strange Wind Realm was really sealed by this person. He has some control in this Strange Wind Realm. However, if he does this, he won¡¯t be able to survive.¡± Qin Dingyu frowned slightly, but he did not panic. His hands turned into a blur and shot out marks in the air. The array surrounding the tomb turned into countless dotted lines surrounding the entire tomb. The speed at which Qin Dingyu cast the seal became faster and faster, and the dotted lines of the array formation also became more and more. In the end, it was even impossible to see the situation inside the array formation clearly. ¡°Seal!¡± Qin Dingyu shouted, and the array suddenly lit up, then immediately turned into extreme darkness. As the light and darkness changed, the originally violently shaking Strange Wind Realm suddenly stabilized. This was Qin Dingyu completely isolating Fang Qinghong¡¯s control over the Strange Wind Realm. ¡°All, I can¡¯t accept this. I don¡¯t deserve this fate. I can¡¯t accept this!¡± Upon discovering the situation outside, Fang Qinghong shouted loudly. He was supposed to see the light of day again. But now, it had become like this. Fang Qinghong could not come to terms with it. Suddenly, a figure appeared in Fang Qinghong¡¯s mind. Unfortunately, Fang Qinghong was powerless to change anything. The Evil King roared and went forward to tear apart Fang Qinghong¡¯s last bit of soul before swallowing it into its stomach. However, Fang Qinghong had already unleashed all his power, so he could not give the Evil King much strength. ¡°More than half of the tomb below has been shattered. Go in and force it out.¡± Qin Dingyu turned to look at Sun Quan. Sun Quan nodded. His hair moved without any wind, and his aura suddenly changed. He was like an unsheathed sword, so sharp that no one could look straight at him. In the next moment, Sun Quan rushed into the tomb, and the sound of an explosion resounded throughout the entire Strange Wind Realm. At the camp outside the Strange Wind Realm. ¡°It was a close call this time. Moreover, Junior Sister Zhang and I have recovered from our old injuries. After a few months of recuperation, we will probably be able to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm.¡± Beside the bonfire, Ge Hongjie still had lingering fear even though he had left the Strange Wind Realm. Two hours ago, Ge Hongjie really thought he was dead. In that situation, Ge Hongjie really couldn¡¯t think of any way to escape. Fang Qinghong was too strong, so strong that it made people despair. It could be said that their life and death were entirely in Fang Qinghong¡¯s whim. However, Fang Qinghong¡¯s attitude showed that he had no intention of letting them leave safely. Under such circumstances, how much pressure and despair should he feel? From rolling the dice to decide to enter the Strange Wind Realm to finding more than a dozen nodes smoothly thanks to Chen Fei¡¯s intuition and the ecstasy of repairing their injuries to facing potential death. Now, he had escaped safely and unscathed. It was filled with twists and turns. It was too torturous. ¡°1¡¯11 go back and consolidate my strength. 1 might have a chance of breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm.¡± Mu Langtao chuckled. In the past, the Aperture Tempering realm was too far away for Mu Langtao. At most, he would look forward to the Visceral Tempering realm. Mu Langtao was willing to take the risk in the Strange Wind Realm for the sect¡¯s contribution points and the possibility of vitality infusion. He didn¡¯t expect his dream to come true so quickly. When he was captured by Fang Qinghong, Mu Langtao wondered if he had dreamed too much and had a nightmare like this. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, what are your plans for going back?¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei with a smile in her eyes. ¡°Continue cultivating. My cultivation level is too low.¡± Chen Fei smiled. Just as he was about to continue, his expression suddenly changed. The remaining trace of strange energy in his mind dissipated automatically and became the nutrients for Chen Fei¡¯s core soul energy. In this situation, the only possibility was that Fang Qinghong was completely dead. Chen Fei heaved a sigh of relief. He had purposely left behind this trace of strange energy to ascertain Fang Qinghong¡¯s final condition. After all, an enemy like this was too terrifying for the current Chen Fei. Fortunately, the two elders of the sect did not show any mercy and directly killed Fang Qinghong. ¡°Junior Brother Chen, at your age, although the Marrow Refining realm isn¡¯t high, you¡¯ve reached the average level in the sect. You also have the chance to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm in the future.¡± Ge Hongjie looked at Chen Fei and smiled. ¡°Moreover, Junior Brother Chen, your ability to discover nodes is so strong. In the future, as long as the Strange Wind Realm appears again, you¡¯ll probably be able to break through to the Visceral Tempering Realm very quickly after coming here a few times.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Junior Brother Chen, we¡¯ll be together again in the future.¡± Mu Langtao nodded his head vigorously. The scene of him being infused with vitality several times a day still lingered in his mind. It was too refreshing. ¡°This kind of bizarre realm should be very rare.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. The Strange Wind Realm was indeed a place to quickly break through cultivation, especially when Chen Fei could quickly find the real node. ¡°It¡¯s indeed rare. I¡¯ve been in the sect for more than ten years. This is the second Strange Wind Realm I¡¯ve discovered.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Ge Hongjie nodded and said, ¡°But the world is unstable now. I heard from the elders in the sect that the frequency of such bizarre realms appearing may increase in the future.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Ge, Senior Sister Zhang, can you tell me about breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm?¡± Chen Fei nodded and asked as he remembered that Ge Hongjie and the other two were going to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei had experienced the power of the Aperture Tempering realm several times recently. Fang Qinghong¡¯s direct threat made Chen Fei face the power of the Aperture Tempering realm directly. Even though Chen Fei was only at the Marrow Tempering realm, he was confident that he could break through to the Visceral Tempering realm within a year, even if he were to cultivate step by step. When the time came, preparing for the Aperture Tempering state was a matter of following the route. Thus, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but be curious about what it was like to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm. To train the apertures, one must first discover the acupoints before using mental strength to excavate and refine them.¡± Ge Hongjie hesitated for a moment. Although he felt that it was still a little too early for Chen Fei to know about this, he still felt that it was better to say it a little. ¡°Didn¡¯t the cultivation technique guide the specific location of the apertures?¡± Mu Langtao asked. ¡°The cultivation technique naturally points out a direction, but it¡¯s only a general direction. Everyone was born differently, and the positions of their apertures were also different. Moreover, there were actually many acupuncture points in the human body. The first acupuncture point that everyone opened for the same cultivation technique might not be the same,¡± Ge Hongjie said softly. Chen Fei and Mu Langtao frowned. They had always thought that everyone opened their first aperture in the same place, just like the cultivation of inner strength started from the dantian. Only now did he know that the cultivation of the apertures and the dantian were completely different. Use your core soul energy to measure your own acupuncture points and carefully dig them out. Use your Vital Energy to wash them so that they can store and absorb Vital Energy in the future. If you can do this, then you¡¯ll truly break through to the Aperture Refining realm.¡± At this point, Ge Hongjie sighed slightly. Back then, he had found the aperture points, but the process of digging them had injured them, causing him to fail in his breakthrough. Zhang Fangqiong was even worse off. When she measured her acupoints, she didn¡¯t determine their exact positions, so her injuries were even more serious than Ge Hongjie¡¯s. The difficulty of breaking through later would be much higher than Ge Hongjie.. Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Making Money With Tears Chapter 128: Making Money With Tears Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Six hours passed very quickly. Chen Fei and the others were already in a slight coma. The previous experience was too exciting, making the four of them very tired. ¡°Buzz!¡± The ripples at the entrance of the Strange Wind Realm shook slightly. All the disciples opened their eyes and realized that the two elders, Sun Quan and Qin Dingyu, had returned. However, compared to the carefree and elegant manner he had when he first entered, Sun Quan¡¯s aura seemed a little dispirited at this moment, and he also had many injuries on his body. Qin Dingyu¡¯s expression and aura did not change much. There was a slight smile on his face as if everything was under control. Sun Quan turned around and looked at the Strange Wind Realm. He saw that the ripple at the entrance had started to tremble violently from the slight fluctuation just now. In just a moment, it turned into a phantom and disappeared. All the disciples were stunned and looked up at Sun Quan and the other two. ¡°The Strange Wind Realm has been shattered. This mission is over. I¡¯ll close up for two hours and return to the sect after two hours.¡± Sun Quan looked at everyone and said in a deep voice. Some of the older disciples had some doubts in their eyes. They had experienced other Strange Wind Realms before, and very few of them would shatter so quickly. After killing the Evil King, the Strange Wind Realm could actually continue to develop for a period of time. However, when he thought about how many things had happened in the Strange Wind Realm, it was not unacceptable for it to shatter. Only the new disciples thought that this was the inevitable result of the Strange Wind Realm after the Strange King was killed. ¡°This time, the gains do not make up for the losses.¡± Sun Quan walked to the side and sighed. The Evil King had been killed, but so many of his disciples had died. No matter how one looked at it, it was a huge loss. ¡°The path of martial arts cultivation is filled with thorns. How can there be anything complete?¡± Qin Dingyu shook his head. He flipped his right hand and looked at a jade fragment in his hand. ¡°It¡¯s not that we didn¡¯t get anything. That person was swallowed by the Evil King. I didn¡¯t expect that after the Evil King died, he would leave behind such a thing. There must be a deep connection between that person and the Evil King in the past.¡± ¡°The cultivation technique left in this jade slip is not bad?¡± Sun Quan asked. ii It¡¯s alright. In a desperate situation, it can transform itself into a semi-evil form. That person could be considered a genius. After becoming a half-monster, he had also researched more than half of how to transform into a human body.¡± Qin Dingyu nodded and continued, ¡°Although it¡¯s incomplete and has many flaws, it¡¯s still a good cultivation technique.¡± Sun Quan¡¯s expression changed slightly. Sun Quan would never do something like turning a person into a half-monster. However, if there was hope of turning from a half-monster to a human, then this cultivation technique would be interesting. ¡°After returning to report to the sect master, let the other elders evaluate it together. If it can be continued to be perfected, its life-preservation ability will increase greatly,¡± Qin Dingyu said with a smile. Sun Quan didn¡¯t say anything. He nodded slightly and turned to look at the disciples in the camp. There were more than 100 people when they came, but now there were only 30 to 40 people left. Sometimes, in the cultivation of martial arts, misfortune and fortune accompanied each other. Two hours later, the camp was dismissed. Everyone boarded the carriage and began to return to the sect. ¡°Junior Brother Mu, you sit beside me. I¡¯ll sit here to enjoy the scenery.¡± Zhang Fangqiong glanced at Mu Langtao who was beside Chen Fei and said with a smile. ¡°Alright, Senior Sister, please sit.¡± Mu Langtao didn¡¯t suspect anything and quickly stood up to give up his seat. Chen Fei felt a soft body sitting at the side. A faint body fragrance floated into his nose. Chen Fei subconsciously moved his nose. It smelled good. Zhang Fangqiong did not disturb Chen Fei. She only occasionally looked at the scene outside the carriage and occasionally glanced at Chen Fei¡¯s side profile. There was always a faint smile on her face. Chen Fei didn¡¯t notice much and was instead sitting cross-legged, cultivating the Origin Connection Technique. In the few days that he had been in the Strange Wind Realm, Chen Fei only had time to cultivate at night. Fortunately, he only needed to increase his proficiency in the Tranquil Origin Technique and Origin Connection Technique. There were no other techniques that took up his time. As a result, the increase in proficiency of these two cultivation techniques was quite gratifying. He had already completed more than half of the fifth level of the Origin Connection Technique. Chen Fei estimated that he would be able to complete the fifth level of the Origin Connection Technique in another twenty days or so. At that time, not only would he be able to awaken the martial art¡¯s characteristic, Iron Bones, but Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed would also increase by another level. After cultivating the Tranquil Origin Technique, which focused on cultivating the core soul energy for such a long time, he had already crossed the Perfection Stage and was currently advancing toward Great Completion. As he continued to cultivate the Tranquil Origin Technique, Chen Fei could vaguely feel his mental strength growing. Before reaching the aperture tempering realm, the growth of mental strength was slow and difficult. Chen Fei was able to raise his mental strength at the Marrow Tempering realm. He was already ahead of many martial artists. The core soul energy was the key to breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm in the future. Chen Fei planned to wait for the Tranquil Origin Technique to break through to the great circle, then find some opportunities to earn some contribution points to exchange for the Heart Locking Technique. When the two cultivation techniques were combined, his mental strength would be able to grow while being pure. It could be considered as paving the way for his future cultivation. Time passed very quickly during cultivation. 10 hours passed in the blink of an eye. By the time everyone returned to the sect, the sun had already set. Even so, there were still many people in the sect who welcomed them back. However, when everyone got out of the car one after another, many of the disciples who were welcoming them could not help but reveal a look of surprise on their faces. This was because they realized that many people had not returned. Going to the Strange Wind Realm was an extremely dangerous activity, but those who went this time were at least at the Marrow Tempering realm and above, and there were also quite a number of Visceral Tempering realm martial artists. Thus, even if there were casualties, they shouldn¡¯t have lost so many people. After confirming that only so many people had returned, some suppressed cries began to sound. Many of the disciples in the sect were already married. Their families usually lived in the Immortal Cloud City. However, when they knew that their families had returned, they ran to the Primordial Sword Sect to welcome them, only to receive such news. ¡°Little Junior Brother!¡± When Guo Linshan saw Chen Fei¡¯s figure, his face revealed a look of joy. He was really worried that Chen Fei would not be able to return. After all, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was too low. Going there when one was in the Bone Tempering Realm to the Strange Wind Realm was no different from jumping into a fire pit. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, Master!¡± Chen Fei looked at Feng Xiupu¡¯s group and cupped his hands in greeting. Seeing that Chen Fei was safe and sound, Feng Xiupu nodded slightly. Then, he sensed the change in Chen Fei¡¯s aura and realized that he had actually broken through to the Marrow Tempering realm. Feng Xiupu¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. Not only did he return safely from the Strange Wind Realm, but his cultivation had also increased by one level. This Strange Wind Realm was simply training to Chen Fei. ¡°Little Junior Brother, you¡¯ve reached the Marrow Tempering realm?¡± Guo Linshan also noticed the change in Chen Fei¡¯s aura and happily patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder. ¡°I broke through by luck.¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. He gestured to Ge Hongjie and the other two behind him with his right hand and said, ¡°Thanks to the care of my three senior brothers and sisters, I was able to return safely this time.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Chen, you¡¯re too kind.¡± Ge Hongjie hurriedly waved his hand. ¡°I even took advantage of you.¡± Mu Langtao smiled. The few of them chatted for a while more before Ge Hongjie and the other two left. Chen Fei also returned to his own house. At the same time, he used a messenger pigeon to inform Chi Defeng that he had returned. Chen Fei had always remembered that he owed his master fifty thousand taels of silver, so he naturally had to work hard to refine pills to repay the debt. According to the current income level, it would probably take more than a month to return the money. Moreover, Chen Fei still wanted to save up some silver in the interface for emergencies. This time, in the Strange Wind Realm, Chen Fei was really afraid that he would go crazy if he did not have enough money on the interface. He had to save more money and cultivate diligently so that he could reach the Visceral Tempering realm as soon as possible. Early the next morning, Chi Defeng came to Chen Fei with a big bag of herbs. ¡°After reading the letter you sent me last night, 1 finally felt a little relieved.¡± Chi Defeng saw that Chen Fei didn¡¯t look like he was missing an arm or a leg and couldn¡¯t help but heave a sigh of relief. Chi Defeng also understood the Strange Wind Realm and knew that it was dangerous. It was not a place that ordinary martial artists could go. ¡°How¡¯s the investigation of the ingredients for the Flying Ascent Pill going?¡± Chen Fei poured a cup of tea for Chi Defeng and asked with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve asked around. The situation isn¡¯t very good.¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s question, Chi Defeng frowned slightly and said, ¡°Those aged herbs have been blocked by those shops. At most, 1 can only buy a few in bits and pieces. I can¡¯t supply them in large quantities like now.¡± Chen Fei nodded slightly, not surprised. Medicinal herbs to make the Eternal Floating Pill wasn¡¯t so common that they covered the entire mountain, but they were not very rare either. One could still buy them with some money. However, the Flying Ascent Pill had to be refined with aged medicinal herbs. Otherwise, it would not be able to form a pill. The Immortal Cloud City had operated for so many years, and many benefits had already been distributed. The medicinal ingredients for the Flying Ascent Pill were naturally the same. ¡°Can I buy these medicinal ingredients in the Alchemist Alliance?¡± ¡°Yes, but you need to provide contribution points.¡± Chi Defeng nodded. Chen Fei rubbed his chin. This kind of exchange probably had a high requirement for contribution points. Chen Fei currently had some contribution points from the Alchemist Alliance, but it was not realistic for him to exchange medicinal herbs for a long time unless he kept doing missions for the Alchemist Alliance. However, if that was really the case, it would definitely affect Chen Fei¡¯s own cultivation. ¡°In the Alchemist Guild, are there any missions that are better recently?¡± Chen Fei raised his head and asked. Chen Fei always asked Chi Defeng to help observe and pay attention to any good missions. After all, the identity of an alchemist was still very useful. ¡°Recently, there was a mission that had a huge impact. I heard that many pill refiners accepted it.¡± Chi Defeng recalled and nodded. ¡°What mission?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°To improve the Flying Ascent Pill.¡± ¡°Improve the Flying Ascent Pill?¡± Chen Fei could not help but be startled. There was nothing wrong with the Flying Ascent Pill. Its medicinal effects were much higher than the Eternal Floating Pill. Moreover, after so many years of development, the refining method had also been refined many times. ¡°1 heard that the Alliance felt that the age requirement of the medicinal herbs for the Flying Ascent Pill was too high and wanted to find an alternative method. Could it be that they could not use so many aged medicinal herbs and refine a pill that was stronger than the Eternal Floating Pill?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. This starting point was very good. Compared to the Eternal Floating Pill and the Light Spirit Pill, the medicinal herbs were easy to grow, greatly satisfying the needs of many martial artists. On the other hand, although the effects of the Flying Ascent Pill were much stronger, its price also soared. The reason was that the age requirement of the medicinal ingredients was too high. ¡°What is the reward for this mission?¡±Chen Fei asked.. Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: If He Continues, He Will Be Stronger Chapter 129: If He Continues, He Will Be Stronger Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This kind of mission was indeed very difficult. After all, the Eternal Floating Pill had almost brought out the medicinal properties of ordinary medicinal ingredients to the limit. To increase the efficacy of the pill, one could only do so by increasing the age, just like how Chen Fei had used the evil pearl to refine pills. However, it wasn¡¯t that difficult to solve. This was because no pill refiners had gone to this area to study before. They only needed to follow the pill formula and be familiar with refining pills. This kind of new pill recipe was somewhat taxing and unrewarding. Perhaps only a behemoth like the Alliance could attract many pill refiners to participate. ¡°The reward is very good. It¡¯s an Origin Awakening Pill!¡± Chi Defeng said excitedly. ¡°Origin Awakening Pill?¡± Chen Fei felt as if he had heard the name of this medicinal pill somewhere before. After trying hard to recall for a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes could not help but widen slightly. ¡°You remember? It is exactly that pill. As expected of the Alchemist Alliance, the way they do things is truly different.¡± Chi Defeng laughed softly. Chen Fei nodded his head and agreed with this statement. It was only because the Origin Awakening Pill had this value. The so-called Origin Awakening Pill was actually a kind of healing sacred medicine. How sacred was it? Even if an ordinary person died, as long as the time did not exceed fifteen minutes, they could be saved with the Origin Awakening Pill. It was as if he had been resurrected. Of course, this kind of medicinal pill would not be used on ordinary people. It was more targeted at martial artists. In the Aperture Tempering realm, even if your dantian was destroyed, one Origin Awakening Pill could restore it and allow you to cultivate again. Other internal injuries were naturally not a problem. For example, Ge Hongjie¡¯s previous failure to break through had damaged his acupoints and mental strength. One Origin Awakening Pill could heal those injuries and allow him to try to break through again. The Origin Awakening Pill was not only useful for martial artists below the Aperture Tempering realm. Even if the effect was much weaker, it could still heal most injuries, especially injuries to the aperture points and mental strength. Chen Fei had heard of the name of this pill before because Guo Linshan had told him that this pill was refined from the fruit of the spiritual tree of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and many other spiritual ingredients. This pill could heal Feng Xiupu¡¯s injuries from back then. This was because Feng Xiupu¡¯s mental energy and aperture acupoints had been damaged, causing his cultivation level to drop to the Visceral Tempering realm. Thus, this Origin Awakening Pill had a great chance of healing Feng Xiupu¡¯s injuries and allowing him to reach the Aperture Tempering Realm. Guo Linshan¡¯s wish had always been to find such a pill for Feng Xiupu. However, it was a pity that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect rarely provided the Origin Awakening Pill to outsiders. There were a few times when some Aperture Tempering realm experts were able to get their hands on one, and they owed the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect a huge favor. Primordial Sword Sect didn¡¯t have such a pill. Even if they did, it would have been consumed by someone else, and there would¡¯ve been none left. Feng Xiupu naturally didn¡¯t have the chance. ¡°Is there a deadline for this mission?¡± Chen Fei suddenly asked. No, I specifically asked. This is a long-term mission. Only when the pill formula provided meets the requirements will they withdraw this mission.¡± Chi Defeng shook his head. ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Chen Fei nodded and remembered this matter in his heart. Yes, Chen Fei wanted to accept this mission and wanted to obtain the Origin Awakening Pill. His goal was simple, it was for Feng Xiupu. Feng Xiupu¡¯s attitude towards Chen Fei made people speechless. Now that he had the chance to help Feng Xiupu recover his cultivation, Chen Fei naturally wanted to give it a try. However, the time had not come yet. Chen Fei had to push the proficiency of the Flying Ascent Pill formula to perfection before he could deduce the variant of the Flying Ascent Pill. After Chi Defeng left, Chen Fei instructed him to bring half of the herbs tomorrow. Saving money was still one of the reasons, but Chen Fei¡¯s more important thing was to quickly grind the pill formula of the Flying Ascent Pill to perfection. In the afternoon, Chen Fei was cultivating the Origin Connection Technique. He was thinking about whether he should go to the Immortal Cloud City tomorrow and stay at the hot spring inn. He didn¡¯t have to stay in the hot spring all day. When the time came, he could go back to his rented courtyard to refine pills after he finished cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. This would save Chi Defeng the trouble of running around. ¡°Knock knock knock!¡± There was a knock on the door. Chen Fei stopped his cultivation and opened the door in confusion. He realized that it was Guo Linshan. ¡°Senior Brother Guo, is there anything you need from me?¡± Chen Fei welcomed Guo Linshan into the house and poured him a cup of tea. ¡°There is one thing.¡± Guo Linshan took a sip of tea, looked at Chen Fei, and said, ¡°While you were in the Strange Wind Realm, I went to accept the first round of the legacy disciple assessment and passed.¡± ¡°Congratulations, Eldest Senior Brother.¡± Chen Fei was stunned. Then, he couldn¡¯t help but smile. He was genuinely happy for Guo Linshan. It¡¯s still too early to congratulate me. I¡¯ve only passed the first round.¡± Guo Linshan waved his hand. ¡°There are several rounds of the legacy disciple assessment?¡± Chen Fei really didn¡¯t understand this. After all, he was still some distance away. ¡°The first round tests one¡¯s temperament.¡± Guo Linshan nodded and said, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s a spiritual weapon in the sect. It can drag disciples into an illusion. If one¡¯s temperament passes, it¡¯s considered as passing the first round.¡± Chen Fei nodded in realization. Guo Linshan made it sound easy, but Chen Fei knew that if it involved a true disciple, such an assessment would definitely not be easy. ¡°I originally wanted to settle down for a few months before going, but after a month, the second round of the legacy disciple assessment will come early. 1 have to prepare early,¡± Guo Linshan said in a deep voice. ¡°What is the second round of the assessment?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°The second round of assessment is with the other three sects.¡± Guo Linshan organized his words and said, ¡°We share a mystic realm with Sunken Water Pavilion, the Big Dipper Tower, and the Long Rainbow Sect. This mystic realm opens once every few years to test the true disciples. Originally, the mystic realm was supposed to open half a year later, but it was suddenly brought forward.¡± Mystic realm? Chen Fei was stunned. There was actually a mystic realm that was jointly owned by the four sects, and it actually excluded the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. That was not right. It was probably not that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was excluded but that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect did not care about this mystic realm at all. Otherwise, if it were really something good, with the temperament of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the other four sects wouldn¡¯t have anything to do with it. ¡°If you want to become a true disciple of the sect, the first stage of the temperament test is to obtain enough things in this mystic realm. I didn¡¯t dare to let you go before, but now that you¡¯ve broken through to the Marrow Tempering realm, your movement technique will definitely improve. In this mystic realm, you might be able to achieve something,¡± Guo Linshan said in a deep voice. ¡°Is there anything special about this mystic realm?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that there were enough benefits, Guo Linshan probably wouldn¡¯t have thought of dragging Chen Fei along. ¡°Mystical ingredients, all kinds of precious mystical ingredients, and those aged medicinal herbs. More importantly, the mystic realm had extremely dense Vital Energy. Cultivating inside would yield twice the result with half the effort.¡± Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei and said gravely, ¡°The most important thing is that this mystic realm opens every few years. If you want to become a legacy disciple, you have to make a difference in it. Junior brother, if you perform well enough in the mystic realm, the sect might let you pass this test. When the time comes, you can cultivate the Origin Connection Technique to the fifth level and pass the first level. Then, you can accept the inheritance of a true disciple in the Marrow Tempering realm!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s heart skipped a beat. This sounded really tempting. When one¡¯s cultivation reached the Marrow Tempering realm, the Soul Chasing Step would not be unable to be used at full force because of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. In other words, Chen Fei¡¯s current movement technique was probably an outstanding existence even in the Visceral Tempering realm. If he was careful, Chen Fei might really have a chance to make a difference in this mystic realm. Moreover, Guo Linshan had mentioned that the mystic realm would open every few years, and Chen Fei would probably reach the Visceral Tempering realm in a year. At that time, he would probably have to wait for several years before he could receive the true inheritance. To other disciples, tempering themselves for a few years was nothing. However, Chen Fei had the opportunity to cultivate faster and stronger. Why did he have to wait for several years? ¡°I¡¯m not a true inheritance seed, can I enter the mystic realm?¡±Chen Fei whispered. ¡°Sure. People like me are allowed to bring along a helper who is not at the Visceral Tempering realm. It¡¯s the same for other sects.¡± Guo Linshan looked at Chen Fei with a burning gaze. There were countless benefits in the mystic realm, and the strongest martial artist was only at the Visceral Tempering realm. As long as he was not surrounded by others, even if he just went in to hide and cultivate, it was still a very good place. Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was good, and he also had the Starry Night Sword and Thorn Sword. There was no problem for him to protect himself. This was the reason why Guo Linshan had come to find Chen Fei. In Guo Linshan¡¯s opinion, the mystic realm was far safer than the Strange Wind Realm. As long as he didn¡¯t take any risks and didn¡¯t have any desires, he was very safe. Of course, if Chen Fei was still in the Bone Tempering realm, Guo Linshan would not bring him along. The Bone Tempering realm was still too low. Fortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had already broken through. ¡°Does Master agree?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Before 1 came, I had already looked for Master. Master asked you to make your own decision,¡± Guo Linshan said with a smile. ¡°Alright, as long as you don¡¯t mind bringing me, I¡¯ll go to this mystic realm.¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Guo Linshan grinned and patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder. After chatting for a while, Guo Linshan left Chen Fei¡¯s room. Chen Fei stood on the spot and pondered. There wouldn¡¯t be any Aperture Tempering realm martial artists in this mystic realm, but there were many Visceral Tempering realm martial artists and demon beasts. When the time came, it would be inevitable for them to fight. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, if he wanted to improve in a short period of time, the Dragon Suppressing Elephant was the best choice. As for his swordsmanship, the Thorn Sword was more than enough. In terms of movement techniques, Chen Fei planned to ask Feng Xiupu if he had any possibility of improving. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. ¡°That Chen Fei returned safely from the Strange Wind Realm? His cultivation has even broken through to the Marrow Tempering Realm?¡± Yu Yisheng raised his eyebrows slightly. He and Shen Dingyan were fellow disciples of the same peak, and they often interacted with each other. Shen Dingyan was a rude and unreasonable person, but he would not treat people he approved of like this. Hence, the two of them got along well. Shen Dingyan¡¯s death had slowly passed. They suspected that the Divine Flame Sect was behind it, but other than sweeping through a few of the Divine Flame Sect¡¯s outposts, they did not find anything else. Yu Yisheng naturally hatred Chen Fei, the person who indirectly caused Shen Dingyan¡¯s death. He had thought that Chen Fei would die in the Strange Wind Realm. He did not expect to return safely and even breakthrough in his cultivation. ¡°Since he has reached the Marrow tempering realm, help me issue a challenge to him. I want to spar with him!¡± Yu Yisheng instructed the worker. ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± The errand boy said in a low voice and retreated carefully. Two hours later, a letter of challenge was placed in front of Chen Fei. ¡°Sparring? I¡¯m not taking it. I¡¯ll return it.¡± Chen Fei glanced at the empty space and rejected it immediately. He then said, ¡°If the other party insists, just say that I admit defeat.. He is stronger!¡± Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Spatial Travel Chapter 130: Spatial Travel Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°He rejected? Coward! What did he say?¡± Yu Yisheng frowned when he heard the report. ¡°Chen Fei said that he is inferior to you and doesn¡¯t dare to accept this challenge,¡± The errand boy smiled and said politely. ¡°At least he has some self-awareness. But I can¡¯t let him go like this. I¡¯ll send him a letter of war. See if he can refuse then!¡± The corners of Yu Yisheng¡¯s mouth curled up slightly. ¡°That¡­¡± When the worker heard Yu Yisheng¡¯s words, he seemed a little hesitant. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yu Yisheng frowned unhappily. ¡°That Chen Fei said that if you continue to challenge him, he will admit defeat and say that you are stronger!¡± the servant said in a low voice. Yu Yisheng stood up from the chair and frowned. The more he thought about it, the more it did not make sense, but he could not find any fault with it because Chen Fei admitted defeat directly. However, even though Chen Fei had admitted defeat and retreated without a fight, Yu Yisheng was not in a good mood. It was as if Chen Fei disdained to compete with him. ¡°Brat!¡± Slowly regaining his senses, Yu Yisheng slammed the teacup on the table onto the floor. The handyman beside him was shocked and didn¡¯t dare to say anything else. The more Yu Yisheng thought about it, the angrier he got. However, he had no other choice. He couldn¡¯t just rush to the Primordial Sword Sect and call on them. That would undoubtedly be a little too low. Moreover, in the eyes of others, Chen Fei had already admitted defeat and thought that you were even stronger. Your aggressiveness more or less made it seem like you were bullying others. The other has already admitted defeat, what else do you want? Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°Master!¡± Chen Fei looked at Feng Xiupu and cupped his hands. ¡°You¡¯re here? Have a seat.¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei with a smile on his face. Towards Chen Fei, Feng Xiupu was feeling more and more satisfied. At this stage, there was nothing to talk about. He could learn any cultivation technique very quickly. If he could maintain this level of comprehension after comprehending those top-notch cultivation techniques in the future, then there would really be endless possibilities in the future. The Aperture Tempering realm was like a chasm to others. It was impossible to stop Chen Fei. Moreover, Chen Fei had already broken through to the Marrow Tempering stage. At this age and stage, he had already caught up with most of the disciples in the Primordial Sword Sect. With the completion of the Origin Connection Technique, breaking through to the Visceral Tempering realm was also a matter of course. ¡°Eldest senior brother looked for me yesterday and told me about the legacy disciple mystic realm,¡± Chen Fei looked up at Feng Pu and said in a low voice. ¡°Yes, Linshan came to ask me. It¡¯s up to you whether you want to go or not.¡± Feng Xiupu nodded and said, ¡°This mystic realm is shared by the four sects. In order to give the mystical ingredients sufficient time to grow, it is specially opened once every few years. At the same time, it is also used as an assessment for the legacy disciples of the various sects.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve promised Eldest Senior Brother that 1 would go with him.¡± ¡°I came today to ask Master if my movement technique still needs to be strengthened?¡± Chen Fei said with a smile.¡± The purpose of Chen Fei¡¯s visit today was indeed very simple. He was here to ask about movement techniques. One could never have too many movement techniques unless one had reached the upper limit of one¡¯s own realm. For example, Chen Fei was unable to fully use the Soul Chasing Step in the Bone Tempering realm due to his own limitations. In that case, there was naturally no need to learn any new movement techniques. Now that his cultivation had reached the Marrow Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique could be said to have surpassed most of the Visceral Tempering realm. However, if it could be faster, Chen Fei naturally wouldn¡¯t mind. ¡°Pick the fruit from that tree.¡± Feng Xiupu pointed at a fruit tree a hundred meters away. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Chen Fei nodded. With a sway of his body, he had already disappeared from his original spot. In the blink of an eye, he had arrived in front of the fruit tree. Chen Fei reached out and took the fruit. He kicked the fruit tree with his right foot and returned to the courtyard. Feng Xiupu¡¯s eyes lit up. The movement technique Chen Fei displayed was extremely easy. It was obvious that he had completely grasped the essence of the Soul Chasing Step and could perfectly display every detail. Feng Xiupu himself had cultivated the Soul Chasing Step. It could be said that Chen Fei was no longer inferior to him in terms of this movement technique. Back then, Feng Xiupu had spent a long time cultivating and comprehending the Soul Chasing Step. A genius! This phrase appeared in Feng Xiupu¡¯s mind, and the smile on his face grew wider. ¡°Master, how is it?¡± Chen Fei placed the fruit on the table and looked at Feng Xiupu. ¡°It¡¯s pretty good. With your cultivation and such a movement technique, as long as you don¡¯t advance rashly in the mystic realm, the danger is not great.¡± Feng Xiupu pondered for a moment. In terms of straight-line speed, Chen Fei had almost reached the limit of the Marrow Tempering realm. Unless other martial artists had a half-spirit tool that was specially enhanced with movement techniques at that, they wouldn¡¯t be able to surpass Chen Fei. And in the Visceral Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique and speed were also among the best. ¡°You¡¯re already fast enough. If you continue to cultivate similar movement techniques, the improvement will be very small. You should increase the flexibility of your movement techniques,¡± Feng Xiupu said thoughtfully. Movements were generally about moving in a straight line, moving in an inch, climbing high, or jumping into the air. For a Body Tempering realm martial artist, the most important thing was to move in a straight line and to move around. Since he was fast enough in a straight line, he would naturally increase his agility. At that time, even if they encountered danger, they would be able to react quickly. Feng Xiupu thought for a moment and walked into the study. A moment later, he came out with a secret manual in his hand and placed it in front of Chen Fei. ¡°Spatial Travel. It is a technique extremely skilled in teleportation. The difficulty of practicing it is extremely high. Back then, 1 cultivated for a period of time, but it was incompatible with my nature. In the end, 1 did not persist, so you can only rely on yourself to comprehend it.¡± Feng Xiupu smiled. Sometimes, cultivation techniques also paid attention to the compatibility with martial artists. Some people were born to be suitable for cultivating brave and imposing moves. And some people liked the spring breeze to moisten the silence, the light, and agile moves. ¡°If you can master this Spatial travel, you can try to combine it with Sky Travel when you break through to the Aperture Tempering realm. Both are extremely rare movement techniques.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly as he took the secret manual. There was actually an Aperture Tempering realm version of this secret manual. However, thinking about this is too far away. For now, I have to learn this spatial travel well first. ¡°This book also requires contribution points, right?¡± Chen Fei suddenly asked. ¡°You don¡¯t need to think too much about the contribution points. The current you just need to cultivate diligently.¡± Feng Xiupu waved his hand. ¡°To me, contribution points are no longer of much use. They can help you advance your cultivation, so they¡¯re worth it.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Chen Fei opened his mouth and bowed toward Feng Xiupu. When he thought about how he still owed Feng Xiupu fifty thousand taels of silver, Chen Fei felt like he was taking advantage of the old man. Chen Fei returned to his room and spent more than two hours reading through the Spatial Travel several times until the information appeared on the interface. ¡°Discovered the cultivation technique. Do you want to spend three thousand silver to simplify the technique?¡± Looking at the notification on the panel, he was silent for a moment before closing the panel. He had no money. Ever since he spent five thousand taels of silver in the Strange Wind Realm, the money that Chen Fei had accumulated on his interface had been depleted. Now that he had only returned for two days and had only started refining pills again, Chen Fei only had a little more than a thousand taels of silver on him. It was not enough for the cost of simplification. The last time he couldn¡¯t gather enough money for the simplified fee was when Chen Fei had just transmigrated. At that time, he had almost sent Chen Fei away for one tael of silver. ¡°Make money, make money!¡± Chen Fei took a deep breath and decided to set off for Immortal Cloud City now. Then, he would refine pills for a few days and accumulate the initial funds first. Otherwise, if Chen Fei wanted to go to the hot spring, he might not be able to afford the room. Two hours later, Chen Fei appeared in the courtyard he rented in Immortal Cloud City. When Chi Defeng saw Chen Fei, he was a little surprised. Didn¡¯t he say that he would bring half of the herbs to the Primordial Sword Sect tomorrow? Why did he come over so quickly? ¡°I have something to do. It¡¯s more convenient to come over.¡± Chen Fei could not say that he was short of money. When Lan Yunzhi saw Chen Fei, she quickly bowed and saluted. Then, she asked the servants to tidy up Chen Fei¡¯s room and called back a table full of dishes. ¡°Oh right, I left in a hurry and forgot to tell you something.¡± Chi Defeng poured a cup of wine for Chen Fei and pointed to the courtyard next door. ¡°Old Master Si and Si Yinan have disappeared recently.¡± ¡°Disappeared? When did this happen?¡± Chen Fei could not help but be stunned. He had heard a voice coming from the courtyard beside him just now and had originally wanted to go over and greet him later. ¡°It¡¯s just what happened a few days ago. Now, there are only some family members left. I only found out about it when I went over yesterday.¡± Chi Defeng shook his head. ¡°Did you encounter some trouble?¡± Chen Fei asked. If the ship was in trouble, Chen Fei would definitely help it if he could. Chen Fei still remembered the kindness he had received back then. Otherwise, he would not have been able to hold on until Guo Linshan arrived. ¡°I asked too, but the others don¡¯t know what happened either. Even now, the remaining people are still panicking and don¡¯t know what to do.¡± Chi Defeng sighed slightly. In this situation, there was a high chance that they had encountered trouble. He just didn¡¯t know how Si Yuanhai and the other man were doing. Chen Fei frowned slightly and raised his head to drink the wine in his cup. Si Yuanhai¡¯s strength was not much different from that of an average Visceral Tempering realm cultivator. If one was not careful, he could easily fall into Si Yuanhai¡¯s trap. To be able to force Si Yuanhai to disappear like this was not a small matter. Chen Fei had stayed in the courtyard of the Immortal Cloud City for five days. Two days ago, he had finally gathered 3,000 taels of silver. He had fused and simplified the Spatial Travel and Soul Chasing Steps and could start grinding proficiency points. At the same time, he had saved up two more days of money, which was enough for Chen Fei to start paying for the room in the inn. Chen Fei first made a trip to the Alchemist Alliance and accepted the mission to improve the Flying Ascent Pill. The proficiency of the Flying Ascent Pill formula should be able to reach Great Completion in the next few days. At that time, he could start to consider improving it. ¡°Recently, many pill refiners have accepted this mission. 1 heard that some senior pill refiners have already made some progress in their research.¡± Qin Jinglan looked at Chen Fei. Why did she feel that Chen Fei had become even more handsome after not seeing him for a few days? Qin Jinglan suddenly laughed as she looked at Chen Fei while biting her lips. Chen Fei looked at Qin Jinglan somewhat inexplicably.. Why did this woman become like this after saying one sentence? Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Eternal Ascent Pill No. 2 Chapter 131: Eternal Ascent Pill No. 2 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When the time comes, how can we prove that the pill formula has been improved? Using new pills to evaluate?¡± Chen Fei interrupted Qin Jinglan¡¯s fantasy. ¡°Yes, bring the new pill over. If the pill proves to be effective, you still need to refine it on the spot to prove the composition of the medicinal ingredients.¡± Qin Jinglan came back to her senses and nodded slightly. Normally speaking, one would need to be at least a Tier 7 alchemist to improve the Flying Ascent Pill. Because only if the Flying Ascent Pill you refined was good enough would you have the right to say that you improved it. But in the end, the Alchemist Alliance did not add this requirement, and the bottom line was set at a Tier 8 alchemist. Sometimes, a pill refiner would have a flash of inspiration and would be able to come up with some useful suggestions. Moreover, many tier 8 alchemists could actually concoct the Flying Ascent Pill, but the pills they concocted were not that good. ¡°Is the final result decided by the Alliance Master?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°There are a few other pill refiners besides the Alliance Master. Also, this mission had a time limit. If you want to get the reward, you have to do it as soon as possible.¡± What do you mean?¡± Chen Fei was puzzled. ¡°If a pill refiner manages to produce a result that is approved by the Alliance Master and the other pill refiners, then the other pill refiners must produce a better pill formula within a month. Otherwise, this mission will be considered complete.¡± Qin Jinglan explained Chen Fei nodded in realization. This restriction prevented the quest from being extended indefinitely. With Wei Xingshan and the others ¡®pill refining standards, they could naturally judge the quality of a pill recipe. ¡°Understood. Thank you.¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°Young Master, take care. Come back often when you have time.¡± Seeing that Chen Fei was about to leave, Qin Jinglan was a little reluctant, but she did not dare to insist on asking him to stay. She could only bade goodbye softly. Chen Fei smiled slightly, waved his hand, and turned to leave the Alchemist Guild. An hour later, Chen Fei appeared in the hot spring inn. In the future, will you send medicinal herbs here every day?¡± Chi Defeng looked at the environment of the inn, especially the large hot spring pool. His eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up. This was a good place. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll be comprehending the cultivation technique here next. Chen Fei nodded. In the end, he still decided to stay here all day. After all, there was a formation in this house that could block spying. Chen Fei had a lot of secrets. Although there might not be anyone keeping an eye on Chen Fei at all times, it was always good to have one more guarantee. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll send the medicinal herbs here tomorrow morning.¡± Chi Defeng nodded. The two of them chatted for a while before Chi Defeng bade farewell and left. Chen Fei activated the array of the house and took out the Receival Bead from his bosom. He walked towards the hot spring step by step. In this one month, Chen Fei needed to cultivate quite a number of cultivation techniques. He should be able to cultivate the Tranquil Origin Technique and the fifth stage of the Origin Connection Technique to Great Completion. Naturally, he could not let go of his newly obtained movement technique, Spatial Travel. Cultivating it to Great Completion would ensure his safety in the mystic realm. Of course, there was also the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. It was only at the beginner stage, but Chen Fei¡¯s body had already undergone such a huge change. Some of the evil energies could no longer pose any threat to Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s head sank into the water. The Receival Pearl shook slightly, and the surrounding Vital Energy was absorbed. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant operated, dismantling the Vital Energy and refining it into his skin and flesh. On the fifth day, Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency of the Flying Ascent Pill formula had reached Great Completion. If Chen Fei went to the Alchemist Alliance to take the test now, he could easily become a Tier 7 alchemist. ¡°Fuse! Chen Fei ordered the interface and merged the pill formulas of the Flying Ascent Pill and the Eternal Floating Pill together. Yes, when he heard about the task of improving the pill formula of the Flying Ascent Pill, the first thing Chen Fei thought of was to fuse the Flying Ascent Pill with another pill formula. The thought he had for the new pill formula was to use the Eternal Floating Pill as the core and the Flying Ascent Pill as the minor part. His goal was not to attain a higher level of the Flying Ascent Pill and obtain a better pill but to lower the requirements of the Flying Ascent Pill. Chen Fei had already cultivated the two pill formulas to Great Completion. It could be said that Chen Fei knew the various details of the two medicinal pills very well. Thus, at this moment, Chen Fei had transferred all the methods that could increase the medicinal effects of the Flying Ascent Pill to the Eternal Floating Pill. He had abandoned the parts that could increase the medicinal effects of the medicinal ingredients due to their age. With the help of the interface, Chen Fei¡¯s fusion speed was very fast. In less than 15 minutes, a new pill formula appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The new pill formula was similar to the Eternal Floating Pill. The medicinal herbs required were all of ordinary age. They might not be everywhere, but it was definitely not a difficult thing to collect them. The effect of the new recipe was unknown. The actual effect of the recipe was based on the product. Chen Fei left the inn and cautiously went to a few medicine shops before purchasing the herbs. When the new pill formula appeared, it was already at Great Completion. Thus, Chen Fei did not have any difficulty refining it. The refining method was very similar to the Eternal Floating Pill, but it also used a portion of the Flying Ascent Pill¡¯s method. In just a moment, the medicinal fragrance filled the room. After a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei opened the lid of the furnace and looked inside. Chen Fei took out the medicinal pill. A slight fragrance surrounded the medicinal pill. Chen Fei directly consumed one. In less than an hour, Chen Fei opened his eyes and pondered. Compared to the Eternal Floating Pill, the medicinal effects were slightly improved, but not by much. It could only be said to be an enhanced version of the Eternal Floating Pill. It couldn¡¯t compare to the medicinal effects of the Flying Ascent Pill at all. Such a pill formula was definitely valuable. After all, it was more effective than the Eternal Floating Pill. Moreover, the ingredients used were all of ordinary age, so the cost was not increased at all. The only thing was that because of the addition of some of the refining techniques of the Flying Ascent Pill, the medicinal properties in the pill furnace became much more intense during the refining process. For a Tier 8 alchemist, it was not very friendly. ¡°Let¡¯s call it Eternal Ascent Pill No. 1.¡± Chen Fei gave this pill recipe a new name. The name was very casual. It was just that two kinds of pill recipes used one word each, mixed together. He would definitely not complete the mission if he went to the Alliance with this pill. After all, the mission requirement was to improve the Flying Ascent Pill, not to strengthen the Eternal Ascent Pill. ¡°It seems that it¡¯s too difficult to use ordinary herbs. Unless I can refine pills for the Aperture Tempering realm or even stronger pills. Perhaps I can increase the conflict between the medicinal properties and break through the current bottleneck.¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. Sometimes, refining medicine tested all kinds of techniques. The more skillful the conflict of the medicinal properties, the more it could stimulate the medicinal strength of the medicinal herbs and even fuse them into stronger medicinal properties. However, Chen Fei was only at the level of a Tier 7 alchemist, and his technique had only reached this level. It was clearly impossible to add a stronger refining technique. Furthermore, if an ordinary Tier 7 alchemist was unable to refine such a powerful refining technique, the improved pill formula would be a little too unfriendly. We still have to preserve some aged medicinal herbs. Chen Fei muttered to himself. Since he couldn¡¯t stimulate the medicinal properties through techniques, he could only increase the age of the medicinal herbs and make the medicinal properties of the medicinal herbs meet the requirements. Thinking of this, Chen Fei began to fuse the pill formulas of the Eternal Ascent Pill and the Eternal Floating Pill. This time, Chen Fei tried to lower the age of some medicinal herbs. If the medicinal properties were insufficient, he would stimulate it by fusing other medicinal herbs. After repeatedly tossing and turning for two hours, Chen Fei finally figured out the second pill formula. Eternal Ascent Pill No. 2, this was the name that Chen Fei had come up with. After getting the pill formula done, Chen Fei went out to look for a medicine shop. Chen Fei still had most of the medicinal herbs, so he bought some of the medicinal herbs he needed in a medicine shop. After cleaning up the pill furnace, starting a fire, and setting up the furnace, Chen Fei began the second experiment. The medicinal herbs violently turned in the pill furnace. Chen Fei used his inner strength to control the conflict between the medicinal properties. Soon, another medicinal fragrance floated in the room. Compared to Eternal Ascent Pill No. 1, the medicinal fragrance emitted by Eternal Ascent Pill No. 2 after it started refining was indeed much richer. From this point, it could be seen that the medicinal effects of Eternal Ascent Pill No. 2 would probably increase by quite a bit. A quarter of an hour passed quickly. Chen Fei slapped open the pill furnace with a palm, and the medicinal fragrance filled the surroundings. Chen Fei took out the pill. From its appearance, the second pill was not any better than the first pill. Chen Fei carefully observed it again and found nothing else. Chen Fei swallowed it. The pill melted as soon as it entered Chen Fei¡¯s mouth, and a burst of energy exploded within his body. After some time, Chen Fei opened his eyes. His eyes were slightly bright. Eternal Ascent Pill No. 2¡¯s efficacy had surpassed No. l¡¯s, and the improvement was significant. After all, the medicinal ingredients used were aged. Unless there was a problem with the pill formula derived by Chen Fei, the medicinal effect would definitely increase. ¡°The medicinal effects have reached the level of 60% of the Flying Ascent Pill, and the price of the medicinal ingredients is slightly more than 50%. If one looked at it this way, it was actually worth it.¡± Chen Fei rubbed his chin. From the perspective of cost, it was definitely cost-effective. Chen Fei¡¯s way of doing things was equivalent to creating a medicinal pill that was between the Eternal Floating Pill and the Flying Ascent Pill. The only problem now was whether the Alchemist Alliance would accept this kind of improvement. ¡°It¡¯s a little too risky, but I can try it first. If it doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll come back and continue my research.¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment, then placed the remaining two Eternal Ascent Pills into the medicine bottle and left the inn. Fifteen minutes later, he appeared in the Alliance. ¡°Have you figured it out?¡± Although Qin Jinglan was very happy to see Chen Fei, she could not help but open her eyes in surprise when she heard Chen Fei¡¯s words. It¡¯s only been a few days, and he was already saying that he had developed a new recipe himself? Wasn¡¯t that a little too fast? ¡°Whether or not it¡¯s accepted in the end depends on the alliance leader and the others,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Do you have the pills?¡± Qin Jinglan saw that Chen Fei wasn¡¯t joking, so she quickly brought Chen Fei to the counter and reported this matter. Soon, a deacon came before Chen Fei. ¡°Tier 8 alchemist?¡± Duan Muyou frowned and asked. Chen Fei was startled and understood what Duan Muyou meant. Although the Alliance had set the bottom line of the mission as a Tier 8 alchemist, it was still hard to believe that a Tier 8 alchemist had really came up with something. ¡°This is the pill I refined. You can take it and verify it first. If you feel that my pill refining rank is not high enough, 1 can also pass the Tier 7 pill refining examination right now.¡± Chen Fei took out an Eternal Ascent Pill from the bottle and placed it into another bottle before handing it to Duan Muyou.. Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: A Loli Transforming into a Girl Chapter 132: A Loli Transforming into a Girl Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°No need. This mission doesn¡¯t require you to be a Tier 7 alchemist.¡± Duan Muyou hurriedly shook his head when he saw Chen Fei¡¯s appearance. The Alliance didn¡¯t even have any requirements when it came to missions. If a deacon like him dared to ask Chen Fei to take the test, was he trying to show that he was bigger than the Alliance? Qin Jinglan looked at the scene in front of her and turned to look at Chen Fei. Her eyes were filled with light. Duan Muyou had Qin Jinglan bring Chen Fei to a separate room and had Chen Fei wait for a moment. Duan Muyou hurriedly passed Chen Fei¡¯s medicinal pill to the higher-ups. An hour later, they arrived at the room. ¡°Pill Master Tu, it¡¯s him.¡± Duan Muyou led them to Chen Fei. ¡°Did you refine this pill?¡± Tu Jilin was surprised to see Chen Fei¡¯s young face. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡± Yes.¡± Chen Fei nodded and said, ¡°Does it meet the requirements of this mission?¡± ¡°The pill isn¡¯t bad. It¡¯s much stronger than the Eternal Floating Pill. However, many alchemists have submitted similar pills before you, and their effects are similar.¡± Tu Jilin shook his head. ¡°Quite a few alchemists?¡± Chen Fei was stunned. He did not expect this answer. ¡°Are you surprised?¡± Tu Jilin saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but laugh softly. ¡°There are so many pill refiners in the Immortal Cloud City. In fact, many pill refiners will develop their own pills. The Eternal Floating Pill and these were only the ones that were more widely circulated. There were some that had better effects, and many alchemists kept them a secret.¡± Chen Fei nodded in realization. Many pills were kept secret on the market. It was not that they did not exist, but the amount refined was very small. For example, the Eternal Ascent Pill No. 1 that Chen Fei derived was better than the Eternal Floating Pill, but the refining method was even more difficult. It could not be said that it was definitely better than the ordinary Eternal Floating Pill. Many old pill refiners were either bored or had a passion, so they would naturally ponder over it. They usually didn¡¯t show it because it wasn¡¯t necessary. Now that the Alliance mission was issued, and the reward was still the Origin Awakening Pill, one would definitely take out one¡¯s trump card. ¡°What main ingredients did you use for this pill?¡± Tu Jilin asked. ¡°Five years old quasi jade grass and seven years old cabbage flower.¡± Chen Fei mentioned two main ingredients, and Tu Jilin nodded. Even if he did not mention the other ingredients, Tu Jilin could roughly estimate the amount. After all, the smell of the pill could tell a lot. ¡°Not bad. Among so many pills, these are the ones with better cost control.¡± Tu Jilin praised. ¡°So many pills were submitted, but don¡¯t they meet the requirements of the mission?¡± Yes, the alliance wants to improve the Flying Ascent Pill. Not only do they want to reduce the cost of the medicinal ingredients, but the difference in medicinal effects can¡¯t be too big.¡± Tu Jilin nodded. ¡°Then how much of the medicinal effect does it have to reach before it can be considered barely passable?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°The new pill must have at least 70% of the effectiveness of the Flying Ascent Pill, and the cost must be below 50%. This was the only way to meet the requirements of this mission.¡± Tu Jilin admired Chen Fei a little. After thinking for a while, he told him the bottom line of this mission. This wasn¡¯t considered a secret. After all, the Alliance wanted a finished product, a pill formula that could be refined continuously. It was impossible for this mission to become easier just because of the requirements. ¡°Understood, thank you, Pill Master Tu.¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. ¡°Work hard!¡± Tu Jilin waved his hand, turned around, and left with his men. ¡°You are already very powerful.¡± Qin Jinglan saw Chen Fei standing there in deep thought and could not help but go forward to comfort him. This was indeed what Qin Jinglan thought. Not many people could get Tu Jilin¡¯s praise. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Chen Fei could not help but laugh when he heard Qin Jinglan¡¯s words. This matter was nothing to Chen Fei. It was not even a blow. Chen Fei was just thinking about how he should continue to improve the pill formula and create the Eternal Ascent Pill No. 3. After pondering for a moment, Chen Fei felt that it was probably because the pill formulas he knew were still a little too few. Ever since he became an alchemist, Chen Fei had always been very clear about the goal of the pills he refined. He only refined pills that could increase his cultivation. One was that he could use it, and the second was that the price of this pill was higher. If they only pursued benefits, there was naturally no problem with this method. After all, even the Alchemist Alliance¡¯s assessment used these few types of medicinal pills. But now, Chen Fei wanted to complete this task and wanted to bring forth new ideas. Just relying on a limited number of pill refinement techniques and understanding of the medicinal properties seemed to be somewhat insufficient. Previously, Chen Fei had read a period of medicine books and understood a lot of knowledge about medicinal herbs. However, after coming to the Immortal Cloud City, time was squeezed, so he put this matter aside. From the looks of it now, if he wanted to derive a pill that could satisfy the mission, he had to read a lot of medicine books. He even had to prepare a few more pill formulas that required practice. Chen Fei thought of the final reward, the Origin Awakening Pill, and took a deep breath. The value of this medicinal pill was worth Chen Fei working hard for. ¡°I want to exchange for a few pill formulas.¡± Chen Fei looked up at Qin Jinglan. ¡°Young Master, follow me.¡± Qin Jinglan bowed slightly and brought Chen Fei to the counter. ¡°Let¡¯s see how many contribution points we can exchange for this pill recipe.¡± Chen Fei took out Eternal Ascent Pill No. 1. At the same time, he took a brush and ink and began to write Eternal Ascent Pill No. l¡¯s pill formula. As Chen Fei finished writing the formula for the Eternal Ascent Pill No. 1, the Alliance also gave the results. Chen Fei was given two options. The first was to directly sell the pill formula from the Alliance for 3,000 contribution points. The second method was to split the profits. The pill formulas would be placed in the Alliance. When someone exchanged for it, the contribution points obtained would be split in half. Chen Fei was slightly surprised that the Alliance actually had such a choice for pill refiners. From a long-term perspective, it was still worth it. After all, there would always be profits in the future. The Alliance¡¯s contribution points were still very valuable. However, there was a problem with the share. More people had to know about this pill formula before others would come to exchange for it. However, the Eternal Ascent Pill No. 1 had a relatively large flaw. It was a little difficult to concoct, and it wasn¡¯t friendly to Tier 9 or even Tier 8 alchemists. Furthermore, the medicinal effects didn¡¯t increase much. Moreover, there was a drawback to sharing. That was, you would have income in the event someone actually exchanges for it. It was equivalent to you being sold in the Alchemist Alliance. Chen Fei needed to make this pill recipe famous first, which was very troublesome. If he sold it, it would be very simple. He would pay 3,000 contribution points for a single transaction. In the future, no matter how much the pill formula sold had nothing to do with him. Chen Fei needed contribution points now. Chen Fei estimated the value of Eternal Ascent Pill No. 1 and finally decided to sell it. He had spent a little time to derive the pill formula. It was better to maximize its value. After all, for Chen Fei, sometimes his time could create greater value. ¡°Sell it!¡± Chen Fei replied. The Alliance moved quickly. Chen Fei¡¯s jade pendant was credited with an additional 3,000 contribution points. ¡°Is there a pill recipe that is difficult to refine but uses ordinary medicinal ingredients but has a special effect?¡± Chen Fei turned to look at Qin Jinglan and made a rather strange request. ¡°Yes, please wait a moment, Young Master.¡± Qin Jinglan smiled sweetly and put in a request at the counter. She then placed an introduction to a pill formula in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei curiously picked up the pill formula. After a moment, Chen Fei put down the introduction of the pill formula with an expression of not knowing whether to laugh or cry. This Alchemist Alliance had been established for so many years, and indeed everything was complete. They actually even had this kind of pill formula. This was a pill formula that was specially used to hone the refining techniques of pill refiners. Moreover, there were actually dozens of types of medicinal ingredients used. After successfully refining this pill formula, one would be able to control the flow of the pill. It was a colorless and odorless pill, its effect was to fill one¡¯s stomach, and there would be Pill Veins on the pill. Yes, it was the pill pattern that appeared on the Eternal Floating Pill when Chen Fei used the Evil Pearl to refine the Eternal Floating Pill outside the Strange Wind Realm. This pill formula could also be used to refine medicinal herbs with Pill Veins. Although the effect was only to simply fill the stomach, it was indeed very impressive. How many contribution points? ¡°1,700 Contribution Points.¡± ¡°Done.¡± Chen Fei nodded his head. This pill formula was indeed impressive in being able to refine ordinary medicinal ingredients into Pill Veins. A moment later, a pill formula appeared in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei greeted Qin Jinglan and returned to the inn. After spending more than an hour, Chen Fei recorded this pill formula. [Alchemy: Fasting Pill has not yet entered the beginner level] ¡°Discovered pill recipe. Do you want to spend three thousand silver taels to simplify the Fasting Pill?¡± ¡°Simplifying Fasting Pill. Simplification was successful. Fasting Pill -> Egg-Fried Rice!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. How did the Fasting Pili formula return to cooking? Fasting Pills were used to prevent hunger, but egg-fried rice was used to fill one¡¯s stomach? It had been a long time since he had personally cooked. Chen Fei thought for a moment and found the innkeeper. ¡°You want to borrow the kitchen to cook for yourself?¡± The innkeeper stared at Chen Fei with his eyes wide open. He had seen all kinds of requests from customers, but he had never seen anything like this. Did he not trust the food in their inn and want to prepare it himself? Chen Fei silently pushed ten taels of silver over. Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to go to the rented courtyard because he couldn¡¯t cook egg-fried rice all day. He still needed to practice various cultivation techniques here. ¡°Sir, we don¡¯t have such a precedent here.¡± The shopkeeper looked at Chen Fei helplessly. ¡°Just give me a separate kitchen.¡± Chen Fei took out another ten taels of silver and placed them on the counter. The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. He was not thinking about whether to accept the money but how to reject Chen Fei. Chen Fei saw through the shopkeeper¡¯s intentions and nodded his head. He took back the silver. It seemed that he still had to work a little harder. Not far from the inn, Chen Fei had rented a courtyard, so he could only go there for the time being. Chen Fei first returned to the Heavenly Room in the inn and spent two hours completing the cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. When it was close to evening, Chen Fei left the inn. He needed to buy a bag of rice and a lot Of eggs. ¡°Big Brother Chen, Big Brother Chen, is that you?¡¯ Chen Fei had just turned a corner when a cautious voice sounded. Chen Fei¡¯s footsteps could not help but stop. He turned around and saw a young girl in her twenties standing in the distance. Chen Fei did not know this person. But the reason Chen Fei stopped was that the voice just now should have been Si Yinan¡¯s. ¡°Big Brother Chen, I¡¯m Si Yinan. Can you help my grandfather? He can¡¯t hold on much longer.¡± Si Yinan¡¯s face was full of tears as he looked at Chen Fei with pleading eyes. ¡°What happened to your grandfather?¡± Looking at this face seriously, Chen Fei really saw Si Yinan¡¯s original outline. However, how did a child who was originally only about ten years old suddenly grow so much? ¡°Grandfather is unconscious.. If we don¡¯t wake him up soon, I¡¯m afraid he won¡¯t wake up again!¡± Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Strange Heart Realm Chapter 133: Strange Heart Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Alright, bring me there.¡± Chen Fei nodded and wiped his face with his hand. He instantly changed his appearance. At the same time, his bones cracked. Unknowingly, he grew an inch taller and became thinner. Because of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s control over his body had become more and more precise. Even his disguise technique had increased by a level. Now, even if a disguising expert saw Chen Fei, it would be very difficult for them to tell if Chen Fei¡¯s current appearance was real or fake. When Si Yinan saw Chen Fei¡¯s change, she couldn¡¯t help but be slightly stunned. However, she immediately nodded happily and led Chen Fei forward. After making a few turns in the alley, Si Yinan stopped in front of a courtyard. Compared to the courtyard he had rented previously, this place was undoubtedly much more remote and dilapidated. ¡°Grandpa¡¯s inside.¡± Si Yinan opened the door and welcomed Chen Fei in. Chen Fei looked at the house in front of him and sniffed slightly. He smelled a trace of herbs. Si Yinan opened the door, and Chen Fei saw a person lying on the bed. However, it was not Si Yuanhai at all. ¡°We were afraid that our enemies would find us, so we hid here. Grandpa used a secret technique to transform us into our current appearance.¡± Si Yinan walked to the bedside and looked at the unconscious Si Yuanhai. Tears flowed down uncontrollably again. ¡°Who is chasing after you?¡± Chen Fei walked forward and looked at Si Yuanhai. His face was haggard and pale. If it were not for the fact that his chest was still rising and falling slightly, he would have been thought to have passed away. I don¡¯t know either. Grandpa said it was an old enemy.¡± Si Yinan shook her head. Chen Fei frowned slightly. It was obvious that Si Yuanhai did not tell his granddaughter the details, but it was normal. After all, Si Yinan¡¯s actual age was only about ten years old. She was just a child. However, this child was born with great strength. This was probably the reason why Si Yuanhai risked his life to bring Si Yinan by his side. If Si Yinan stayed in her original place, she would probably be taken away by her family members from other parts of the country. ¡°You came to me because you have a specific way to save your grandfather? Si Yuanhai¡¯s condition made Chen Fei a little unsure of how to treat him. Chen Fei was an alchemist and knew a little about medicine, but he was not a real doctor. Facing such a seriously injured and dying person, Chen Fei really did not have any good ideas. ¡°Yes, I do.¡± Si Yinan quickly nodded. Then, he looked at Chen Fei and said in a low voice, ¡°Grandpa¡¯s body was actually injured, but his mind was trapped in the Strange Heart Realm and can¡¯t come out. That¡¯s why his body was declining day by day. If we didn¡¯t pull Grandpa out of the Strange Heart Realm, he would never wake up again.¡± At the end, Si Yinan couldn¡¯t help but cry softly. Si Yinan had always had the best relationship with her grandfather since she was a child. Si Yinan couldn¡¯t imagine her grandfather dying in front of her. ¡°Strange Heart Realm?¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. Why was this name a little familiar? The last time in the Strange Wind Realm, the monk said that he was in the Heart Realm. Was there any connection between the two? ¡°That is a dangerous place. Only the mind can enter. Because Grandpa was seriously injured, he was dragged into the Strange Heart Realm by the evil he controlled. I¡¯ve already entered twice. I tried to find Grandpa, but I failed. In a short period of time, 1 only have one last chance,¡± Si Yinan said with tears in her eyes. Do you want me to enter the Strange Heart Realm with you? What kind of place was the Strange Heart Realm?¡± Chen Fei did not refuse. Si Yuanhai and the other man had saved him before. Chen Fei would never forget this kindness. However, the name of the Strange Heart Realm did not sound like a good place. Si Yuanhai had been dragged into the Strange World that he controlled. Was the Strange World filled with evil monsters? I¡¯m not sure either. Grandpa only said that our Resisting Evil lineage¡¯s success and failure are both due to the Strange Heart Realm. Grandpa had brought me into it a few times before, but we only experienced it on the surface and didn¡¯t go deep.¡± Si Yinan shook his head. Chen Fei frowned slightly. As long as one¡¯s mind entered, the Strange Heart Realm would probably be filled with evil things. The most important blood essence restraint of a martial artist would become a decoration. However, because there was no blood essence, the source of that evil was attracted to had also disappeared. Instead, it had become another kind of balance. ¡°Big Brother Chen, this is a Heart Candle. After we light it and use the secret technique, we can enter the Strange Heart Realm. This Heart Candle will come with us to the Strange Heart Realm. It can protect us and not attract the attention of other evil beings. However, you can only light one at a time.¡± Si Yinan took out a white candle from her pocket. It was a little similar to the white candle used to attract evil spirits, but there was also a slight difference. At least it didn¡¯t have that strange smell. ¡°Are there any other taboos in the Strange Heart Realm?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Yes. Grandfather said that in the Strange Heart Realm, one shouldn¡¯t mention other people¡¯s names or their past. It¡¯s best not to speak or be curious. Otherwise, it will cause unnecessary trouble,¡± Si Yinan whispered. ¡°Then what should 1 do if my physical body is in danger?¡± Chen Fei looked around. Although this place was remote, it did not mean that there would be no danger. Especially since Si Yuanhai had enemies. If they happened to find this place, wouldn¡¯t they have been blind for nothing? ¡°Before we enter, the entire courtyard will be set up with an alert formation. As long as someone or an attack arrives, the formation will immediately wake us up. At that time, no matter where our minds are in the Strange Heart Realm, we will be able to return safely.¡± ¡°Other than the formation, we also have a protective jade pendant that can help us block an attack,¡± Si Yinan explained. Chen Fei nodded. It seemed that the Resisting Evil lineage already had enough plans in this aspect. However, this was only normal. If he didn¡¯t ensure the safety of his physical body first, he wouldn¡¯t dare to let his mind leave so easily. Chen Fei went forward to check on Si Yuanhai¡¯s condition. It was indeed not optimistic. If he did not step in, he was afraid that he would leave within one or two days. ¡°Give me a few hours, and I¡¯ll follow you into the Strange Heart Realm!¡± The Tranquil Origin Technique was just a little bit away from Great Completion. Since he was entering the Strange Heart Realm with his mind, then his mental strength was also a key factor. ¡°Okay, Brother Chen, you can rest in the room next door.¡± Although Si Yinan was burning with anxiety, she also knew that Chen Fei was probably preparing something. Chen Fei went to the room next door and sat cross-legged on the bed, beginning to cultivate Tranquil Origin Technique. It had been a long time since he had obtained the Heart Origin Technique and merged it into the Tranquil Origin Technique. Chen Fei had also been cultivating diligently every day. Today, he was finally about to cultivate it to the state of perfection. After two hours, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened. A faint light seemed to flash through his eyes. ¡°There¡¯s actually an additional characteristic. It¡¯s worth spending so many contribution points in exchange.¡± Chen Fei sensed the enlightenment he received after reaching Great Completion in the Tranquil Origin Technique, and the corners of his mouth couldn¡¯t help but reveal a smile. When the Tranquil Heart Technique achieved Great Completion, it had an additional characteristic similar to bullet time, which allowed Chen Fei to grasp the surrounding situation in an instant. Now that the Tranquil Origin Technique had also reached Great Completion, the bullet time was still there. At the same time, there was an additional characteristic similar to time freezing. In addition to strengthening the bullet time, Chen Fei could also drag the enemy into that almost stagnant world. At that moment, Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts could function normally, but the enemy¡¯s thoughts would be paused for a moment as if they were blacked out. Of course, the effect of this kind of mental attack depended on the strength of Chen Fei¡¯s own mental strength and the level of his opponent¡¯s mental strength. If the opponent was much stronger than Chen Fei, such as an Aperture Tempering realm expert, Chen Fei¡¯s mind power would explode before the other party could do anything. The addition of the mental attack technique was a pleasant surprise for Chen Fei. Chen Fei opened his right hand, and some fragments appeared in his hand. These were the fragments left behind after the Heart Pearl shattered. Chen Fei did not know if these things were useful or if he could bring them to the Strange Heart World, but he would not lose out if he brought them with him first. After adjusting himself for a moment, Chen Fei arrived at Si Yuanhai¡¯s room. ¡°Brother Chen?¡± Si Yinan raised her head to look at Chen Fei. Her expression changed slightly. She felt the feeling Chen Fei gave her seemed to have changed a little since the short time they were apart. However, Si Yinan couldn¡¯t describe exactly what it was. ¡°Let¡¯s enter the Strange Heart Realm,¡± Chen Fei said in a deep voice. ¡°Thank you, Big Brother Chen! A smile bloomed on Si Yinan¡¯s face as she bowed deeply to Chen Fei. Chen Fei sighed slightly. Si Yuanhai¡¯s accident seemed to have made this brat from back then grow a lot. In the past, when Si Yinan saw Chen Fei, she wouldn¡¯t call him big brother. Just saying hey to him meant that he was more familiar with him. Si Yinan took out a jade pendant from her sleeve and lit the Heart Candle. A faint fragrance wafted out, making people feel drowsy. Si Yinan turned to look at Chen Fei. Seeing Chen Fei nod, Si Yinan began to form seals with both hands. A circle of ripples started from Si Yinan¡¯s hands and spread out slightly in all directions. The jade pendant suddenly floated up and then released a circle of faint light that enveloped Chen Fei and the other man. Chen Fei did not resist this feeling and slowly closed his eyes. In the next moment, Chen Fei felt his mind in a trance. Suddenly, Chen Fei opened his eyes. There was no house, no Si Yuanhai, only Si Yinan standing at the side. However, Si Yinan had already returned to her ten-year-old appearance and not the appearance of a teenage girl. Chen Fei looked around. They were currently standing on a huge plain. The Immortal Cloud City had long disappeared. However, there were a few faintly discernible mountain ranges in the distance. The outline of the mountain ranges outside the Immortal Cloud City was roughly the same. Chen Fei lowered his head and looked at himself. His clothes were still the same, but they had turned a lot whiter and lost their original color. It was not just the clothes. Chen Fei looked around. It was all black and white. In this world, there was no color. Si Yinan gently touched Chen Fei¡¯s hand and pointed ahead, indicating for Chen Fei to follow her. Chen Fei looked at the things in Si Yinan¡¯s hands. Other than the Heart Candle, there was also an ancient jade ring. Chen Fei remembered that this was something that Si Yuanhai always carried with him. Was she relying on this to determine the location of Si Yuanhai¡¯s mind? Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Danger Everywhere Chapter 134: Danger Everywhere Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei touched the shard in his sleeve. The shard of the Heart Pearl could indeed be brought in. However, he did not know if it would be effective against the evils of the Strange Heart Realm when he encountered danger. The surroundings were completely silent. The sound of Chen Fei and the other person walking also disappeared without a trace under the effect of the Heart Candle. Chen Fei sensed his own situation. It was still very different from the Heart Realm when he faced the monk last time. At least at that time, Chen Fei could still sense his physical body and blood. However, in this Strange Heart Realm, his physical body seemed to be in a very distant place. At this moment, Chen Fei could only feel that his body was floating a little. The feeling of being on solid ground was gone, and he was somewhat uncomfortable. Chen Fei followed Si Yinan forward. After a while, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. In the beginning, Chen Fei thought that this Strange Heart Realm would be completely one-to-one with the real world outside. Although the Immortal Cloud City was gone, the direction of some mountain ranges in the distance was almost the same. However, Chen Fei and Si Yinan had only walked for fifteen minutes when Chen Fei saw a hill. This mountain slope was dozens of miles away from Immortal Cloud City. It was called General¡¯s Slope. With Chen Fei and Si Yinan¡¯s current speed, they walked dozens of miles in a quarter of an hour with the way ordinary people walked and they didn¡¯t even use any movement techniques. How could such a thing happen? The Strange Heart Realm was related to the real world, but it was definitely not the same. Chen Fei looked around from time to time and compared it to the environment he knew. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s entire body went numb. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed, and he stopped Si Yinan in front of him. Si Yinan looked at Chen Fei in confusion. She didn¡¯t know why Chen Fei suddenly stopped her. Chen Fei made a hand gesture, indicating that there was danger ahead. Si Yinan looked ahead with some doubt. The fog was floating there. From afar, it looked no different from the road they had walked before. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes were fixed on the front. At this moment, Chen Fei still felt as if his body and mind were being pricked by needles. If he had the thought of moving forward, this piercing pain would multiply. It was obvious that Chen Fei¡¯s mind was warning him that there was an extremely great danger ahead. It was not something that the two of them could resist. Chen Fei signaled for Si Yinan to take a detour. Si Yinan nodded, and the two of them went around the front and left. However, before he could take two steps, Chen Fei stopped Si Yinan again. There was still danger ahead. Although it was slightly weaker than before, it would still hurt the two of them if they entered rashly. Si Yinan didn¡¯t object. The Strange Heart Realm itself was filled with danger. Otherwise, Si Yinan wouldn¡¯t have been forced to leave the first two times she entered, leaving her with only one chance. They continued to make a detour to the left. This time, the two of them walked a little more before continuing forward. However, Chen Fei¡¯s face immediately darkened. It was still that familiar stabbing pain that kept pricking Chen Fei. There was danger ahead. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he had enough confidence in his mind, Chen Fei would have suspected that there was something wrong with his perception. He had already taken such a long detour, but the road ahead was still impassable. Si Yinan looked at Chen Fei helplessly. Chen Fei looked at the Heart Candle in Si Yinan¡¯s hand. After such a long time, the Heart Candle had already burned about thirty percent. ¡°How far is it?¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t make a sound. He just opened his mouth and mouthed the words. ¡°I don¡¯t know. The distance that the ring is sensing is still very far.¡± Si Yinan mouthed in response. His expression was a little lost. If they couldn¡¯t pass through, how were they going to find her grandfather? If they delayed any longer, the candle in their hands would burn out, and they would have to leave the Strange Heart Realm. Otherwise, without the protection of the Heart Candle to conceal their aura, although the Strange Heart World might not directly find them, the environment of the Strange Heart World would have a huge impact on the mind. Ordinary minds would probably be directly melted and collapsed. ¡°Go down!¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment and pointed in a direction. Since he couldn¡¯t go around from the left for so long, he could only try to go around from the right. Of course, he could also continue to walk on the left, but Chen Fei faintly felt that this path would be a dead end. It was hard to explain things like intuition. However, for martial artists, especially powerful martial artists, their intuition would become more and more accurate. This was directly related to the growth of their mental strength. Si Yi Nan nodded in agreement. The two of them started to walk back to their original path and then started to circle around from the right. After walking for a while, the two of them heard the sound of water. Chen Fei suddenly realized that this should be the Water Rhyme River that flowed near the Immortal Cloud City. The people in Immortal Cloud City usually got their daily water from this river. He didn¡¯t expect to see this Water Rhyme River in the Strange Heart Realm. They didn¡¯t reach the riverside. After taking a detour, the two of them continued to walk forward. This time, it was much smoother. Chen Fei didn¡¯t feel any pain ahead. A smile finally appeared on Si Yinan¡¯s face. The sound of the river water echoed in her ears. Si Yinan sensed the ring in her hand and kept moving forward. As time passed, the candle in their hands burned, but the two of them were getting closer and closer to Si Yuanhai¡¯s soul. Chen Fei suddenly stopped Si Yinan and looked at the black shadow in front of him with an ugly expression. The feeling of holding a needle against your head and eyes appeared once again. Was the Strange Heart World that abnormal? They had only walked for so long, and they had taken such a long detour, but they still could not avoid it. Si Yinan looked at the Heart Candle in her hand. There was less than 40% left. According to the original pace, Si Yinan felt that she could still reach Si Yuanhai¡¯s soul. However, if he continued to take a detour, it would be too late. Si Yinan looked at Chen Fei, not knowing what to do. If they continued forward, there would be great danger, but if they took a detour, they would not be able to make it in time. ¡°Run!¡± Chen Fei pondered for a moment and mouthed. In the Strange Heart Realm, running would cause one¡¯s mental state to be severely exhausted. Moreover, the swaying of the Heart Candle would easily attract strange attention and cause unnecessary danger. Thus, the two of them had to move forward. This was the safest way in the Strange Heart Realm. However, it was clear that they did not have enough time to walk steadily. Furthermore, the black screen in front of him made Chen Fei not dare to barge in. Compared to the danger he had sensed previously, this black screen seemed to be swallowing him whole, making him feel terrified. ¡°Jump on my back.¡± Chen Fei gestured for a while and then half-squatted down. Si Yinan nodded and jumped onto Chen Fei¡¯s back. The next moment, Chen Fei ran toward the left. The black curtain extended directly to the riverside, so it was unrealistic to go around from the right. Now, it was a race against time to find Si Yuanhai¡¯s soul before the candle in his heart burned out. Chen Fei ran as steadily as possible, but his heart was still shaking violently. The soft murmurs around him began to reach Chen Fei¡¯s ears. If they were walking just now, there would not be such murmurs. This kind of murmuring was like a demonic sound pouring into his ears, desperately drilling into his mind. After listening for a moment, Chen Fei was annoyed and became irritable. He even looked at the swaying Heart Candle and wanted to smash it. A cool sensation spread from the inside of his body, clearing away this irritation. The Tranquil Origin Technique sensed danger and automatically reacted in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The light of the Heart Candle suddenly weakened. Chen Fei was shocked and turned his head to look. The Heart Candle in Si Yinan¡¯s hand had unknowingly been almost crushed by Si Yinan. Chen Fei took the Heart Candle. Si Yinan subconsciously wanted to snatch it and even destroy it. However, Chen Fei immediately shouted and forcefully woke Si Yinan up. Si Yinan¡¯s hand froze in mid-air, and then her eyes regained clarity. Recalling what she had just done, Si Yinan¡¯s expression changed slightly, and her eyes were filled with fear. If Chen Fei¡¯s reaction had been a little slower, the Heart Candle would have been destroyed, and the operation in the Strange Heart Realm would have ended here. The murmurs from the surroundings still entered his ears from time to time. Si Yinan grabbed the thumb ring in her hand and constantly resisted these murmurs. Fortunately, the Resisting Evil lineage was already familiar with the effects of the illusions in the Strange Heart Realm. They had only been suddenly invaded and had forgotten about this matter. At this moment, as Si Yinan continued to circulate her mental cultivation method, she was finally no longer disturbed. After making a detour to the left, Chen Fei¡¯s expression was a little ugly. Was the Strange Heart World so abnormal? There was actually danger ahead. How did the Resisting Evil lineage normally move around in the Strange Heart Realm? In this lousy environment, if they walked a little further, they would be unable to move forward. How could they move properly? Si Yinan seemed to have sensed Chen Fei¡¯s expression. Her mood seemed to have hit rock bottom. So even if she found someone to help, she still couldn¡¯t save Grandfather? Chen Fei looked at the Heart Candle in his hand. In such a short time, the Heart Candle had burned quite a bit. Chen Fei looked at the fog in front of him. He might have to go all out. This was the least dangerous one that Chen Fei sensed. If they continued to circle around, there might not be enough time left on the Heart Candle. Chen Fei finally understood. If one wanted to go a little further in this Strange Heart World, it was completely impossible for one to not take some risks. Chen Fei calmed his mind and looked at the black fog in front of him. He walked in step by step. His pace was slightly slower than a run, but at least it wouldn¡¯t cause the candlelight of the Heart Candle to fluctuate violently. After entering the black fog, Si Yinan seemed to have sensed danger. She quickly closed his eyes and tried to seal her ears. To a certain extent, it could avoid being affected by the surrounding environment. Si Yinan knew that she couldn¡¯t help, so she could only try her best to reduce the impact on Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes swept across the surroundings. The indistinct murmurs appeared again. Compared to before, the intensity had increased a lot. Fortunately, his Tranquil Origin Technique which was at Great Completion, perfectly blocked the invasion of these sounds, allowing Chen Fei to remain clear-headed and unaffected. In the fog, the candlelight was compressed and stuck to Chen Fei¡¯s body slightly. Chen Fei could only see things ten meters ahead. Anything further was covered by the fog. Suddenly, Chen Fei stopped in his tracks. A figure appeared ten meters ahead.. Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Eternal Moment Chapter 135: Eternal Moment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei narrowed his eyes and took a few steps back. The figure did not chase after him, and Chen Fei felt slightly relieved. After going around for dozens of meters, Chen Fei continued to advance. However, he immediately stopped. Another figure appeared in front of them. It was exactly the same as the figure they had met earlier. Clearly, Chen Fei and the other man were being targeted. This time, Chen Fei observed carefully. There seemed to be something on his back. The outline looked familiar. He could not avoid it at all. Chen Fei licked his lips and glanced at the Heart Candle in his hand. He raised his head and looked at the figure. His eyes widened slightly, and he suddenly rushed over. The distance of ten meters was covered in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei finally saw the appearance of the figure in front of him. Chen Fei¡¯s pupils constricted slightly. The figure in front of him looked like Chen Fei. Not only was Chen Fei there, but Si Yinan was also on his back. However, unlike Chen Fei, Si Yinan was staring straight at Chen Fei. When Chen Fei and Si Yinan saw Chen Fei, their wooden faces suddenly blossomed with smiles. The smiles of the two people opposite him were different from the smiles of ordinary people. It was as if they were fabricated. At first glance, it was obvious that they were fake, but at the same time, it was fake enough to make people panic. It was like a paper figurine. ¡°Break!¡± With a low shout, Eternity Moment smashed into the two shadows opposite him. The two shadows suddenly stopped moving, and their raised arms froze in mid-air. Chen Fei did not hesitate and ran past the two shadows. The eyes of the two shadows struggled to look at Chen Fei, but their bodies were frozen there and could not move. They could only watch as Chen Fei quickly escaped from there. There was nothing they could do. Chen Fei ran quickly. After a moment, he left the area covered by the black fog. The feeling of a knife on his back slowly disappeared. Chen Fei ran for a distance and turned back to look at the black fog behind him. There seemed to be a figure standing quietly there, looking at Chen Fei from afar. Chen Fei frowned slightly. It was good that it didn¡¯t chase after them. Chen Fei lowered his head to check on the Heart Candle and communicated with Si Yinan. The Heart Candle should still be enough to find Si Yuanhai. Chen Fei didn¡¯t delay and started running forward. At the same time, he tried to draw in the candlelight of the Heart Candle. After a few attempts, the candlelight was actually retracted by Chen Fei, only sticking to their bodies. Although the murmurs around them became louder, the burning speed of the candlelight decreased. This was what Chen Fei had discovered when he passed through the black fog earlier. Now that he had tried it, it actually worked. If this were in the real world, it would be a fantasy. However, it was actually established in the Strange Heart Realm. If he had discovered this from the moment he entered the Strange Heart Realm, most likely, there would still be more than half of the Heart Candle left. But unfortunately, this was Chen Fei¡¯s first time here, and Si Yinan knew little about this world. Si Yinan also looked curiously at the change in the candlelight. Sensing that the burning speed of the Heart Candle had decreased, Si Yinan couldn¡¯t help but smile. This way, the possibility of finding her grandfather became higher. It was as if the strange experience they had just encountered had exhausted their bad luck. For the rest of the journey, Chen Fei only sensed danger in other places. The path they were on was unimpeded. The only thing was that because the candlelight had dimmed, the influence of the environment had increased, and Si Yinan¡¯s condition had become extremely bad. In the end, she was just a ten-year-old child. Although her combat strength surpassed ordinary people due to her special physique, it was still very difficult for her to resist the invasion that constantly surrounded her ears. Chen Fei was much better off. The perfection of the Tranquil Origin Technique had allowed Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength to surpass that of ordinary Marrow Tempering realm martial artists. Even those practitioners in the Visceral Tempering realm had to compete to determine who was better. As time passed, the Tranquil Origin Technique would continue to increase Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength, just like how inner strength cultivation techniques increased inner strength. Suddenly, Si Yinan grabbed the clothes on Chen Fei¡¯s shoulders. Chen Fei turned his head in confusion. ¡°Grandpa¡¯s soul is being dragged away.¡± Si Yinan mouthed nervously. Chen Fei frowned slightly. From the moment he entered the Strange Heart Realm, Si Yuanhai¡¯s soul had always been in a fixed position. Why was it suddenly dragged away? ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because of it.¡± Si Yinan raised the thumb ring in his hand. They had always relied on this thumb ring to determine Si Yuanhai¡¯s location. ¡°The evil in Grandpa¡¯s body has been with Grandpa for too long. Whether it¡¯s Grandpa¡¯s soul or this ring, there¡¯s a weak connection. That evil must have sensed that the ring was approaching, so it instinctively moved away.¡± Si Yinan mouthed anxiously. Chen Fei nodded slightly. He looked at the thumb ring and thought for a moment. Then, he took out the Heart Pearl fragment from his sleeve and wrapped the thumb ring with a relatively large fragment. The Heart Pearl¡¯s function was to seal. Now that it was broken, Chen Fei did not know how much of this sealing ability was left. It stopped.¡± Si Yinan looked at the broken piece of fragment on the thumb ring in disbelief. As soon as the broken piece was applied, Si Yuanhai¡¯s soul, which was moving quickly, suddenly stopped. In other words, the evil thing had lost its connection to the ring, so it instinctively stopped. Chen Fei smiled and was about to continue running forward when his expression suddenly changed. Not only Chen Fei but Si Yinan¡¯s expression also changed. Si Yinan looked into the distance with a pained expression. She was so close. Why did it have to be like this? She had already gone through so many dangers. Chen Fei sighed helplessly. In the next moment, the two of them disappeared from the Strange Heart Realm. Just a moment ago, their bodies had sensed danger. This was an alarm from the array in the courtyard. Moreover, this sense of danger continued to increase. Clearly, it was not an easy task. In the courtyard of the Immortal Cloud City, Chen Fei opened his eyes and held his sword in his hand. At this moment, Chen Fei could already hear the sound of footsteps in the courtyard. ¡°Senior Brother, why are you doing this? We came from the same sect. My talent is better than yours, and I learn things faster than you. However, the other senior brothers and sisters, even the master, like you more.¡± A voice came from outside the courtyard. A few figures walked over step by step. It was like a hammer that hammered on one¡¯s heart, making one¡¯s chest swell and feel unbearable pain. ¡°Master said that my heart is not right and punished me to go to the back mountain to reflect on my mistakes. But what did 1 do wrong? I just wanted to cultivate faster. Ordinary people are like ants. It¡¯s their blessing to be able to help me cultivate,¡± Yan Dequan said slowly. One was seriously injured, while the other was a child who was not even ten years old. Today, he could finally get back everything he had lost. ¡°Senior brother, I didn¡¯t want to kill you. We¡¯re fellow disciples, how could I do such a decisive thing? As long as you teach me the secret technique of your sect, I will turn around and leave. In the future, you and I will mind our own business, and you can go back to your original life. How about it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s him, Grandpa¡¯s enemy!¡± Si Yinan fell to the ground. There was nothing left. She had lost her third chance and couldn¡¯t pull her grandfather¡¯s soul out of the Strange Heart Realm. Now that the enemy who had injured his grandfather had caught up, everything was over. ¡°Brother Chen, leave quickly.¡± Si Yinan suddenly looked up at Chen Fei. Her grandfather couldn¡¯t be saved, but Si Yinan was no longer afraid. She wanted drag Yan Dequan with her to their deaths! However, Si Yinan couldn¡¯t drag Chen Fei down anymore. Entering the Strange Heart Realm was already troubling Chen Fei too much. ¡°Don¡¯t give up until the last moment!¡± Chen Fei looked at Si Yinan and pointed at Si Yuanhai on the bed. ¡°Take Senior Si away first. 1¡¯11 stop them. We¡¯ll meet up later!¡± ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°No buts. Go!¡± Chen Fei glared at her, and Si Yinan swallowed her words. ¡°Yes, never give up until the last moment. Grandpa used to teach me this. There must be a way, there must be a way to bring Grandpa back from the Strange Heart Realm.¡± Si Yinan glanced at Chen Fei. Si Yinan didn¡¯t say out loud what he had done for her, but she remembered it in her heart. She would never forget this kindness! Si Yinan stepped forward and carried Si Yuanhai on her back. Fortunately, Si Yinan looked like he was 20 years old and could easily carry Si Yuanhai on her back. ¡°You want to leave? Senior Brother, why are you doing this?¡± Yan Dequan sensed the change in the room, and his voice turned cold. The next moment, a cunning hand appeared in front of Si Yinan and grabbed her face. ¡°Clang!¡± A sword and shield appeared in front of the Sly Hand. The Sly Hand trembled slightly and was pushed back by the rebound force. Then, it dissipated. Starry Night Sword and Thorn Sword! The two combined to create a reflective shield, which shattered the Sly Hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei came to the wall and kicked a big hole in it. Si Yinan quickly carried Si Yuanhai and ran outside. ¡°STOP!¡± Yan Dequan¡¯s voice didn¡¯t carry the slightest bit of emotion, or perhaps he was someone who didn¡¯t have much emotion. The persuasion just now seemed to be more of an act. ¡°Boom!¡± More than ten Sly Hands appeared, and the entire house was flattened. Yan Dequan also saw the situation inside the house clearly. Yan Dequan glanced at Chen Fei before turning to look at Si Yinan and Si Yuanhai. Seeing that Si Yuanhai was unconscious, Yan Dequan¡¯s brows twitched slightly, but he did not show any mercy. More than ten Sly Hands flashed and grabbed at Si Yinan and Si Yuanhai. Before the Sly Hands could get close to Si Yinan, Chen Feiwu brandished his long sword. His sword and shield flashed, blocking the dozens of Sly Hands. The Sly Hands immediately dissipated, and Yan Dequan¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Who are you? This is an internal matter of our sect and has nothing to do with you.¡± Yan Dequan looked at Chen Fei with a cold gaze, his words threatening. Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei saw that Si Yinan was still standing there foolishly and couldn¡¯t help but shout. Si Yinan seemed to wake up from a dream and quickly ran towards the alley. ¡°Chase after them!¡± Yan Dequan saw that his threat was ineffective and shouted at the disciples behind him. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Yan Dequan¡¯s two disciples flashed, but in just a few moments, they fell to the ground, crying loudly. One of them had lost an arm, while the other had a hole in his thigh. Just now, if the two of them hadn¡¯t been cautious enough to use the evil to protect their vital points, and if Yan Dequan hadn¡¯t used the Sly Hand to sneak attack Chen Fei, the two of them probably wouldn¡¯t have suffered such simple injuries. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and returned to his original spot. The sword in his hand was pointed diagonally at the ground as he looked at Yan Dequan.. Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Palm Technique That Descends from the Sky Chapter 136: Palm Technique That Descends from the Sky Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It seems that you intend to take care of this matter.¡± Yan Dequan narrowed his eyes as he looked at Chen Fei. The surrounding temperature seemed to have turned cold following Yan Dequan¡¯s words. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Fei roared, and the air that seemed to be condensing around him suddenly shattered. Looking around again, there was no drop in temperature. Everything that had happened just now was an illusion. Yan Dequan¡¯s expression changed slightly. This kind of soundlessly dragging a person into an illusion was the ultimate technique of their Resisting Evil lineage. He did not expect that Chen Fei would break it before it could even took effect. ¡°Since you¡¯ve meddled so much, then go to hell!¡± Yan Dequan roared angrily. Hundreds of Sly Hands appeared behind him. Yan Dequan pointed forward with his right hand, and the Sly Hands disappeared. When they reappeared, they had already covered Chen Fei¡¯s entire body. Chen Fei¡¯s expression did not change. Si Yuanhai had used this move before. At that time, he had also relied on this move to seal Shi Xueqin and provide Chen Fei with an opportunity to attack. Now that he had experienced it personally, the cold aura around him seemed to freeze his soul. Different from the previous illusion, the coldness this time was real. Chen Fei could feel that his blood was being suppressed, and the transmission between his skin, flesh, bones, and muscles began to stiffen. If he didn¡¯t stop it, what awaited Chen Fei would be Shi Xueqin, turning into an ice sculpture. Thorn Sword Shield! The long sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand disappeared, turning into countless sword shields that surrounded Chen Fei¡¯s body. As soon as the Sly Hands approached, they were blocked by the sword and shield. The rebound force sent the Sly Hands flying. Compared to the previous Sly Hand that shattered with a single touch, the Sly Hand now was undoubtedly much stronger. However, after being hit by the thorny sword and shield, the Sly Hand inevitably stopped for a moment and a crack appeared. It was the same for every single hand. Although it was immediately repaired, a flaw immediately appeared in the perfect sealing formation just now. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he directly rushed out from the gaps between the hundreds of Sly Hands. He arrived in front of Yan Dequan and stabbed out with the sword in his hand. Sword Six! After breaking through to the Marrow Tempering realm, Sword Six had become Chen Fei¡¯s regular move in both strength and reaction. The current Chen Fei could easily use it, unlike before, when his body was on the verge of collapse. ¡°Clang!¡± With a muffled sound, the sword blade stabbed into a huge Sly Hand. The rebound force made Chen Fei take a step back slightly, and a huge hole appeared in the Sly Hand. ¡°Roar!¡± As if it was in pain, the Sly Hand actually let out a roar. Chen Fei¡¯s hair was blown back. The Quiet Origin Art quickly circulated in his mind, blocking the impact of the growl. With this pause, the hundreds of Sly Hands flew towards Chen Fei again, wanting to surround him. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered. There seemed to be several more Chen Fes in the courtyard. On the courtyard wall, on the eaves, on the rockery, there were several Chen Fes. The cunning hand paused slightly, unable to immediately distinguish which one was the real Chen Fei. Yan Dequan frowned. This martial artist who was only in the Marrow Tempering realm was actually so difficult to deal with. He had even broken through the blockade of hundreds of Sly Hands and arrived in front of him. If it wasn¡¯t for the protection around him, Yan Dequan would probably be in danger. Seventh Swordsman! A figure suddenly appeared beside Yan Dequan. A sword light stabbed towards Yan Dequan at an unbelievable speed. ¡°It seems that you intend to take care of this matter.¡± Yan Dequan narrowed his eyes as he looked at Chen Fei. The surrounding temperature seemed to have turned cold following Yan Dequan¡¯s words. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Fei roared, and the air that seemed to be condensing around him suddenly shattered. Looking around again, there was no drop in temperature. Everything that had happened just now was an illusion. Yan Dequan¡¯s expression changed slightly. This kind of soundlessly dragging a person into an illusion was the ultimate technique of their Resisting Evil lineage. He did not expect that Chen Fei would break it before it could even took effect. ¡°Since you¡¯ve meddled so much, then go to hell!¡± Yan Dequan roared angrily. Hundreds of Sly Hands appeared behind him. Yan Dequan pointed forward with his right hand, and the Sly Hands disappeared. When they reappeared, they had already covered Chen Fei¡¯s entire body. Chen Fei¡¯s expression did not change. Si Yuanhai had used this move before. At that time, he had also relied on this move to seal Shi Xueqin and provide Chen Fei with an opportunity to attack. Now that he had experienced it personally, the cold aura around him seemed to freeze his soul. Different from the previous illusion, the coldness this time was real. Chen Fei could feel that his blood was being suppressed, and the transmission between his skin, flesh, bones, and muscles began to stiffen. If he didn¡¯t stop it, what awaited Chen Fei would be Shi Xueqin, turning into an ice sculpture. Thorn Sword Shield! The long sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand disappeared, turning into countless sword shields that surrounded Chen Fei¡¯s body. As soon as the Sly Hands approached, they were blocked by the sword and shield. The rebound force sent the Sly Hands flying. Compared to the previous Sly Hand that shattered with a single touch, the Sly Hand now was undoubtedly much stronger. However, after being hit by the thorny sword and shield, the Sly Hand inevitably stopped for a moment, and a crack appeared. It was the same for every single hand. Although it was immediately repaired, a flaw immediately appeared in the perfect sealing formation just now. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he directly rushed out from the gaps between the hundreds of Sly Hands. He arrived in front of Yan Dequan and stabbed out with the sword in his hand. Sword Six! After breaking through to the Marrow Tempering realm, Sword Six had become Chen Fei¡¯s regular move in both strength and reaction. The current Chen Fei could easily use it, unlike before, when his body was on the verge of collapse. ¡°Clang!¡± With a muffled sound, the sword blade stabbed into a huge Sly Hand. The rebound force made Chen Fei take a step back slightly, and a huge hole appeared in the Sly Hand. ¡°Roar!¡± As if it was in pain, the Sly Hand actually let out a roar. Chen Fei¡¯s hair was blown back. The Tranquil Origin Technique quickly circulated in his mind, blocking the impact of the growl. With this pause, the hundreds of Sly Hands flew towards Chen Fei again, wanting to surround him. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered. There seemed to be several more Chen Feis in the courtyard. On the courtyard wall, on the eaves, on the rockery, there were several Chen Feis. The Sly Hand paused slightly, unable to immediately distinguish which one was the real Chen Fei. Yan Dequan frowned. This martial artist, who was only in the Marrow Tempering realm, was actually so difficult to deal with. He had even broken through the blockade of hundreds of Sly Hands and arrived in front of him. If it weren¡¯t for the protection around him, Yan Dequan would probably be in danger. Sword Seven! A figure suddenly appeared beside Yan Dequan. A sword light stabbed toward Yan Dequan at an unbelievable speed. ¡°Suppress!¡± Seeing how terrifying the sword light was, Yan Dequan formed a seal with both hands. A cold aura suddenly exploded from Yan Dequan¡¯s body. The sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand broke through the cold aura, but the further he went, the more difficult it was to break through. Chen Fei frowned slightly. The long sword in his hand suddenly exploded, turning into countless sword light fragments that exploded the surrounding coldness. Chen Fei stepped back with his right foot and squeezed through the cold aura. Suddenly, another long sword appeared in his hand, and he stabbed forward. ¡°Boom!¡± A huge Sly Hand descended from the sky and hit the spot where Chen Fei had been standing. The entire courtyard shook violently. The Sly Hand was raised, but there was no one below. At the crucial moment, Chen Fei had already dodged and arrived at a corner of the courtyard. Chen Fei let out a breath of turbid air as he stared at Yan Dequan. The fight just now sounded complicated, but it was actually completed in the blink of an eye. Compared to Si Yuanhai, this Yan Dequan was more than a level more powerful. All kinds of bizarre techniques emerged one after another. It was extremely difficult for Chen Fei to get close to the other party. Of course, it wasn¡¯t very likely that Yan Dequan wanted to kill Chen Fei. Although the power of that large Sly Hand was shocking, its speed was a little slow for Chen Fei. As for the seals of the hundreds of Sly Hands, with the Thorn Sword Shield, Chen Fei was invincible. However, Chen Fei could sense that Yan Dequan still had a move he hadn¡¯t used, just like how Chen Fei hadn¡¯t used his full strength. Both sides were somewhat fearful at this moment. If they continued to fight, it would be a life-and-death battle. It was still unknown who would win. Chen Fei was a little tempted. Should he use Eternity Moment? As long as he could hold Yan Dequan in place for a moment, Chen Fei was confident that he could lift his head with a sword. However, Eternity Moment had a small drawback. It could not be used on people who have formidable mental strength, or it would easily cause a backlash. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s observations, this Resisting Evil lineage was born with the main cultivation of mental shen power. Otherwise, they would not be able to seal the strangeness into their bodies. If Chen Fei¡¯s mental skill was smashed over, Yan Dequan might not have much time, but Chen Fei himself would be stopped for a moment. At that time, he would be looking for his own death. ¡°Which sect are you from?¡± Yan Dequan also looked at Chen Fei with some fear. Just as Chen Fei had guessed, Yan Dequan had indeed left quite a number of trump cards. If he used them right, he would have the upper hand. However, this kind of timing was not easy to find because Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was too fast. It just so happened that Yan Dequan was still unable to control Chen Fei within a certain range. This made his backup move completely useless. But Yan Dequan was unwilling to retreat just like that. In order to find Si Yuanhai, Yan Dequan had crossed thousands of miles to pursue him. Now that success was almost in front of him, how could Yan Dequan be willing to retreat just like that? ¡°Immortal Cloud Sword Sect! My senior and junior brothers will be here soon. Let¡¯s see if you can still leave then,¡± Chen Fei raised his head and said proudly. Yan Dequan¡¯s expression changed slightly. It was impossible for an itinerant cultivator to have such battle prowess at the Marrow Tempering realm. Only the nearby overlord force, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, could nurture such a disciple. Yan Dequan felt a little apprehensive when he thought of the domineering nature of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Although he had just arrived at the Immortal Cloud City, he naturally had his own channels of information among itinerant cultivators. Yan Dequan had naturally heard about all sorts of matters regarding the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s abdication. If other people from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect really came later, it wouldn¡¯t be much. If someone like Chen Fei came, Yan Dequan wouldn¡¯t be able to leave even if he wanted to. ¡°This is an internal matter of my sect. I hope you won¡¯t interfere!¡± Yan Dequan scooped up his two disciples. His figure flashed and disappeared from his original spot, but he did not dare to stay any longer. But it also meant that this matter was not over. Chen Fei watched Yan Dequan disappear and sighed in his heart. He did not expect that he would use the name of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect to scare him away. The name of this overlord force was really too resounding. Chen Fei¡¯s figure leaped and chased after Si Yinan¡¯s tracks. Si Yinan carried Si Yuanhai and left in such a hurry that a ten-year-old child didn¡¯t know how to cover her tracks. Chen Fei¡¯s Tranquil Origin Technique had been cultivated, and his observation of things had begun to become more and more detailed. Chen Fei actually relied on this trace to track all the way to a courtyard. Just as he jumped into the courtyard wall, the surrounding illusion changed greatly. The surroundings were filled with birds and flowers. He did not know when he had arrived at a paradise. A glimmer of light flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and everything in front of him shattered silently. Si Yinan was holding a dagger and wanted to kill him. When she saw Chen Fei, the nervous expression on her face disappeared, and she almost fell to the ground. ¡°Big Brother Chen.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk first. Let¡¯s go to another place.¡± Chen Fei waved his hand and walked into the house. He carried Si Yuanhai on his back. Then, he grabbed Si Yinan¡¯s hand and left the courtyard in a flash. If Chen Fei could rely on traces to chase after them, then Yan Dequan could naturally do the same. Even the Immortal Cloud City¡¯s patrol team might follow the traces after seeing the commotion over there. As such, it was no longer safe here, and they had to change to another place. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei and the other two appeared in a courtyard. It was the courtyard that Chen Fei had rented recently. Chen Fei placed Si Yuanhai on the bed. After thinking for a while, he took out the pieces of the Heart Pearl and placed them in the four corners of Si Yuanhai¡¯s bed. In the Strange Heart Realm, the Heart Pearl fragment had already proven that it had some effect in concealing one¡¯s aura. Chen Fei did not know what method Yan Dequan had used to track down Si Yuanhai. However, if he sealed Si Yuanhai¡¯s aura slightly, it would probably take some time for the other party to find him. ¡°Take this with you.¡± Chen Fei took a few fragments and gave them to Si Yinan just in case. Si Yinan took the Heart Pearl fragment and recognized that it was the same thing he had used in the Strange Heart Realm. She couldn¡¯t help but accept it gratefully. But immediately, Si Yinan¡¯s expression became helpless. Si Yinan walked to Si Yuanhai¡¯s bedside with a blank expression. Yan Dequan¡¯s matter was temporarily resolved, but the matter of saving Si Yuanhai was also interrupted. In a short period of time, er last chance to go to the Strange Heart Realm was wasted just like that. If there was enough time, he could naturally continue to go to the Strange Heart Realm. However, Si Yuanhai was already on the verge of collapsing. Perhaps tomorrow or the day after, Si Yuanhai would die. Chen Fei patted Si Yinan¡¯s shoulder and looked at Si Yuanhai¡¯s haggard appearance on the bed. He frowned. What should he do next? ¡°You said you had three chances. Why are there only three?¡±Chen Fei looked at Si Yinan and asked in a low voice. ¡°Controlling the jade requires my power, but I¡¯m too weak now. I don¡¯t have the power to control it.¡± Si Yinan looked up at Chen Fei and handed the jade over. ¡°What kind of power do you use to drive this jade?¡± Chen Fei looked at the jade in his hand. From its appearance, he could not see any abnormality in this jade. It was not much different from ordinary jade.. Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Pollution of the Core Soul Energy Chapter 137: Pollution of the Core Soul Energy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I don¡¯t know either. Grandpa taught me since I was young.¡± Si Yinan shook her head and fell to the ground. She looked helpless and said, ¡°Grandpa always told me to cultivate hard so that I could become stronger. But I was playful and always lied to Grandpa that 1 had already cultivated. If I¡¯d had worked harder back then, I might have been able to activate it for the fourth time now.¡± A sense of regret filled Si Yinan¡¯s body and mind. This was the most painful realization when faced with something and when she was helpless. Chen Fei didn¡¯t say anything and tried to use a spirit weapon to drive the spirit jade. The spirit jade trembled slightly but immediately calmed down. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. There was a feedback, indicating that mental strength could control the jade. However, the feedback was not strong, which meant that the method of using the core soul energy was not appropriate. Chen Fei looked at Si Yinan. Other than having a special physique, the main reason why the Resisting Evil lineage could seal the evil in their bodies was because of their mental strength. It was just that the method of using the Resisting Evil lineage¡¯s core soul energy was completely different from ordinary martial artists. They belonged to two different factions. However, according to Chen Fei, since both of them were mental powers, the method of recovery should be the same, right? For example, vitality? Chen Fei took out the Receival Bead from his bosom. However, the Receival Bead was currently in a state of dead wood. In order to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant today, Chen Fei had already exhausted the power of two Receival Beads. If he wanted to activate it, he had to wait until tomorrow. At the thought of this, Chen Fei carefully checked on Si Yuanhai¡¯s condition. It was terrible, but he should be able to hold on until tomorrow. Moreover, he would try to replenish Si Yuanhai¡¯s physical body with his Vital Energy tomorrow. Perhaps it would allow Si Yuanhai to last longer. Si Yinan kept looking at Chen Fei, especially when she saw the jade move. Si Yinan almost cried tears of joy. But in the end, the spirit jade still fell silent, shattering all of Si Yinan¡¯s hopes. ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯ll think of a way to restore your strength. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯ll work, but we can try,¡± Chen Fei returned the jade to Si Yinan and said in a low voice. ¡°Is there really a way?¡± Si Yinan¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I don¡¯t know yet, but I can give it a try.¡± Chen Fei shook his head. He could not guarantee this. After all, Chen Fei knew too little about the Resisting Evil lineage. ¡°Do you need me to do anything?¡± Si Yinan asked. ¡°Yes, you need to rest well. If it¡¯s really possible tomorrow, we¡¯ll need to enter the Strange Heart Realm again!¡± Chen Fei wanted to touch Si Yinan¡¯s hair, but looking at Si Yinan¡¯s twenty-year-old appearance, it wasn¡¯t appropriate, so he put his hand down. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll enter the Strange Heart Realm again tomorrow!¡± Si Yinan nodded vigorously, and hope returned to her eyes. Chen Fei came to the courtyard and thought for a moment before deciding to let Guo Linshan and Ge Hongjie help. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure if the Fleart Pearl fragment could block Yan Dequan¡¯s pursuit. If Yan Dequan chased after him when he entered the Strange Heart Realm to save people tomorrow, Chen Fei would really vomit blood. However, if Guo Linshan and Ge Hongjie were to come, they would have a great chance of blocking or even killing Yan Dequan with their Visceral Tempering realm strength. This way, they could ensure that Chen Fei¡¯s movements in the Strange Heart Realm would not be disturbed. Chen Fei quietly went to the other houses and released the messenger pigeon he had raised to send a message back to the house. Then, Chen Fei returned to the courtyard and sat cross-legged in the room next door, guarding Si Yinan and her grandfather. ¡°Eh?¡± Chen Fei, who was meditating with his legs crossed, sensed the changes in his body, especially the changes in his mental strength. He could not help but be a little surprised. His core soul energy had become a bit purer! After cultivating the Tranquil Origin Technique, Chen Fei was able to sense the changes in his mind power, unlike other martial artists who were still ignorant about it. Thus, Chen Fei caught the change in his mind power today. The Tranquil Origin Technique mainly allowed one¡¯s mental strength to grow slowly. It definitely didn¡¯t have the effect of purifying one¡¯s mental strength. And today, his mental power had suddenly become a little purer. The only possibility was that Chen Fei had gone to the Strange Heart Realm. ¡°The Strange Fleart Realm can purify one¡¯s core soul energy?¡± Chen Fei was shocked. Thinking about how the Resisting Evil lineage mainly cultivated the heart shen power, other than having a special physique, could the Strange Heart Realm also have the effect of aiding cultivation? Chen Fei thought about the murmur that was everywhere in the Strange Heart World. Thinking about it now, it still made him feel irritated. ¡°Either temper yourself or go crazy?¡± Chen Fei suddenly thought of a possibility. They needed the protection of the Heart Candle to go to the Strange Heart Realm. Otherwise, their minds would be polluted. And because Chen Fei and the other person were running, there was indeed pollution that entangled them. What cannot destroy you will make you strong! Resist, destroy, grow! Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. Perhaps the Resisting Evil lineage had long discovered the use of the Strange Heart Realm, which was why each and every one of their core soul energy had been tempered to such a powerful level. Chen Fei didn¡¯t need the methods of the Resisting Evil lineage, but if he could use the Strange Heart Realm to purify his mind power, it would be very beneficial to his current battle strength and his future breakthrough into the Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°If that¡¯s really the case, then after this matter is over, we can let Senior Brother Guo and the others enter the Strange Heart Realm to cultivate.¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself, but he immediately shook his head. Chen Fei suddenly remembered that he had the Tranquil Origin Technique, so he could resist the corruption of the Strange Heart Realm. Other martial artists rarely cultivated this kind of cultivation method. It was not because they did not want to, but it was completely because the difficulty of cultivating it was too high. Without the resistance of the Tranquil Origin Technique, it would be a big problem whether or not the corruption of the Strange Heart Realm could be removed. Chen Fei thought about the peculiarity of the Resisting Evil lineage. They sealed the strangeness into their bodies, and their core soul energy were contaminated. Perhaps this was a necessary choice. If a martial artist¡¯s mental strength was polluted, then the aperture tempering realm would be cut off. ¡°I¡¯ll ask when the time comes.¡± Chen Fei shook his head and calmed his mind, entering a state of cultivation. Early the next morning, Guo Linshan and Ge Hongjie arrived at the courtyard. ¡°Junior Brother Chen.¡± Guo Linshan stepped forward and patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder with a smile. Ge Hongjie also smiled. Other than these two people, Chen Fei did not expect Zhang Fangqiong to come as well. ¡°Big Brother Chen, are they going to be a part of the world?¡± Si Yinan timidly stood behind Chen Fei. She knew Guo Linshan, but the other two were complete strangers. ¡°What a beautiful little sister.¡± When Zhang Fangqiong saw Si Yinan, her brows twitched slightly. Then, she smiled and went forward. ¡°We are from the same sect as Chen Fei. We knew that he was in trouble, so we came.¡± As Zhang Fangqiong spoke, she sized Si Yinan up and down. Her gaze shifted, and she turned to glance at Chen Fei. She didn¡¯t expect Chen Fei to like such a young girl. Wasn¡¯t it better to have an older girl who knew how to dote and care on him? Chen Fei was a little scared by Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s gaze. She turned to look at Guo Linshan and found that Guo Linshan was also looking at Chen Fei with a puzzled face. Guo Linshan felt that the young girl in front of him looked familiar, but he couldn¡¯t remember where he had seen her. ¡°She¡¯s Si Yinan. Her current appearance was caused by a secret technique.¡± Chen Fei explained. ¡°Si Yinan?¡± Guo Linshan stared at Si Yinan, his eyes almost popping out. What kind of secret technique was this? It could actually turn a ten-year-old child into a twenty-year-old girl. It was simply amazing. ¡°Yes.¡± Si Yinan nodded. ¡°So something happened to Old Master Si this time?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s message didn¡¯t say much, only asking him and Ge Hongjie to help. He did not expect that something had happened to Si Yuanhai. Ge Hongjie and the other two were confused. Chen Fei welcomed the three into the house and explained the cause and effect of the matter before resolving the doubts in their hearts. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Junior Brother Chen. If that person comes today, I¡¯ll definitely make sure he doesn¡¯t return!¡± Ge Hongjie said in a deep voice. No matter how amazing the Resisting Evil lineage was, it was impossible for them to escape when faced with three Visceral Tempering realm experts, two of whom were at the peak of the Visceral Tempering realm. As long as he came, he could forget about going back. Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei coquettishly, making her worry for nothing. How annoying. ¡°Old Master Si¡¯s situation is not looking good. Junior Brother, do you have any ideas?¡± Guo Linshan checked on Si Yuanhai¡¯s condition and frowned slightly. At this moment, Si Yuanhai was already on the verge of death. There was no cure for him. If he didn¡¯t treat him now, he would probably die today. ¡°I want to use my Vital Energy to stimulate it.¡± As Chen Fei spoke, he took out the Receival Bead from his bosom. After a day of recovery, the Receival Bead had returned to its original appearance. It was only because everyone in the room was trustworthy. Otherwise, if he took out the Receival Bead, even an Visceral Tempering Realm martial artist would be tempted to snatch it. ¡°Brother Chen, what should I do?¡± Si Yinan looked at Chen Fei. ¡°Sit by the bed. In a while, a surge of vital qi will enter your body. Use the usual cultivation method to absorb it.¡±Chen Fei said in a deep voice. ii Good!¡± Si Yinan nodded and sat on the edge of the bed. Chen Fei looked at the Receival Bead in his hand and activated his spirit tool. A light circle surrounded Chen Fei. In the past, it was Chen Fei who absorbed the Vital Energy. Now that he wanted to transfer the Vital Energy into other people¡¯s bodies, it was really a little difficult for Chen Fei. Chen Fei used his core soul energy to sense his surroundings and sensed Si Yinan and Si Yuanhai¡¯s auras. The next moment, the light circle fluctuated, and traces of Vital Energy began to enter their bodies. Chen Fei was currently in the Receival Bead and couldn¡¯t be seen. However, Guo Linshan and the other two could clearly see Si Yuanhai¡¯s complexion turning red at a speed visible to the naked eye. Si Yinan, who was at the side, closed her eyes tightly and circulated the cultivation technique of the Resisting Evil Sect. She continuously absorbed the Vital Energy in her body and transformed it into her own strength. The halo surrounding Chen Fei shattered. Chen Fei opened his eyes and looked at Si Yuanhai and the other man. Seeing Si Yuanhai¡¯s rosy complexion, Chen Fei was about to smile when he saw Si Yuanhai¡¯s expression slowly wane. Although it wasn¡¯t very fast, it would probably return to its previous weak state in at most two hours. Guo Linshan and the other two discovered this situation and could not help but look at each other. Although Vital Energy was very useful, it was still unable to solve Si Yuanhai¡¯s problem. Without his soul, no matter how much he healed, it would be useless. At most, it would only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. In the end, he still had to go to the Strange Heart Realm and pull Si Yuanhai¡¯s soul back. A moment later, Si Yinan also opened his eyes. The spirit in her eyes looked extremely bright. ¡°I can activate the jade again!¡± Si Yinan looked up at Chen Fei with an excited smile on her face.. Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Charming With A Smile Chapter 138: Charming With A Smile Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Good! Chen Fei could not help but reveal a smile on his face. Vital Energy was indeed effective. Chen Fei turned to look at Guo Linshan and the other two, cupped his hands, and said, ¡°Senior Brother Guo, Senior Brother Ge, Senior Sister Zhang, I¡¯ll be counting on you later!¡± Guo Linshan and Ge Hongjie both nodded. Zhang Fangqiong suddenly stepped forward and stretched out her hand to help Chen Fei tidy up his clothes. She said in a low voice, ¡°I haven¡¯t been to the Strange Heart Realm, but I think it¡¯s extremely dangerous.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s entire body froze there. Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s actions, and in front of so many people, made Chen Fei somewhat surprised. When Zhang Fangqiong saw Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, she couldn¡¯t help but cover her mouth and laugh. Zhang Fangqiong looked like a ripe peach, drooling. ¡°Yinan, let¡¯s begin.¡± Chen Fei coughed lightly to dispel the awkwardness and turned to look at Si Yinan. Si Yinan nodded. She took out the spirit jade and formed a seal with her hands. In the next moment, the jade flew up and released a faint light that enveloped Chen Fei and the other man. In a daze, Chen Fei closed his eyes. Guo Linshan and the other two looked at the scene in front of them curiously. Seeing that Chen Fei and the other two had restrained their auras, they knew that they had already entered the Strange Heart Realm. According to their prior discussion, Guo Linshan would guard the courtyard. If anything happened, he would be able to give an early warning immediately. Zhang Fangqiong and Ge Hongjie stayed in the room to protect him. In the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei opened his eyes and looked around. It was still the same plain. Si Yinan had returned to his ten-year-old appearance and was standing beside him. Go to my back, we¡¯ll run over to you!¡± Chen Fei mouthed his words to Si Yinan. Si Yinan nodded and climbed onto Chen Fei¡¯s back. At the same time, he covered the ring with the heart bead fragment. Chen Fei grabbed Si Yinan with both hands and held her in place. At the same time, he used his mind to compress the range of the Heart Candle. Si Yinan¡¯s candlelight enveloped her a little more, and Chen Fei¡¯s side was completely close to the surface of his body. A faint murmur sounded in his ears again. The Tranquil Origin Technique quickly circulated and cleared the corruption of the Strange Heart Realm. Chen Fei looked ahead and started running. Following the route they had explored last time, they took a detour to the right. In just a moment, the two of them heard the sound of the surging river. Because it had only been less than a day, there had not been any major changes in the Strange Heart Realm. Soon, the two of them arrived at the place where the black fog had been. There was something strange in the black fog, and it was exactly the same as Chen Fei and Si Yinan¡¯s evil. It was like a paper man, but it was different from a paper man. He didn¡¯t know what it was exactly. Chen Fei still decided to break through from here. After all, he had not been to other places and did not know what kind of danger would happen. It was better to enter from a familiar place. The two of them stepped into the black fog, and their visibility was reduced to less than ten meters. Chen Fei observed his surroundings. Even though he had been here once, he was still cautious, afraid that there would be other dangers that he had not encountered the last time. In just a moment, Chen Fei saw a figure appear in front of him. There was something on the back of the figure. Chen Fei didn¡¯t stop and started walking forward. As the distance between them closed, the faces of the figures appeared. They were still the fake Chen Fei and Si Yinan that he saw last time. Just as the two Anomalies were about to smile, Chen Fei used Eternity Moment. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple spread out between the two of them, and the smile on the strange face finally spread. The corners of his mouth widened as if it was about to reach his ears, and the Eternity Moment was blocked. Chen Fei felt a little dizzy, and the murmurs in his ears became louder. Looking at the smile on the strange face, Chen Fei had a feeling that when the strange face completely revealed a smile, it would be the moment when terror descended. Eternity Moment! Eternity Moment! Eternity Moment! Chen Fei did not hesitate to use three consecutive mental skills on the strange body. As long as one had enough mental strength and the opponent wasn¡¯t much stronger than them, they could always use the core soul energy. This was not stronger than Chen Fei, so Chen Fei had nothing to hesitate about. He could just run and attack. The first two Eternity Moments were blocked by the strange creature, but the third one smashed into the evil creature¡¯s body, and the two evil movements froze. Chen Fei felt a little dizzy. His core soul energy was blocked, and there was a reaction force. Fortunately, it was not strong, and Chen Fei could withstand it. Chen Fei moved his feet and quickly ran past the strange body. If it wasn¡¯t for the lack of time, Chen Fei actually wanted to try and see if he could kill this evil creature. Would there be any difference between killing the evil creatures in the Strange Heart Realm and the outside world? Chen Fei carried Si Yinan on his back and ran out of the place shrouded in black fog. The feeling of a knife on his back was still there. Chen Fei didn¡¯t even need to turn his head to know that the evil creature was definitely staring at his back. However, it was unknown if there was some restriction, but the evil thing did not leave the area covered by the black fog. It could only stare at Chen Fei from afar until Chen Fei disappeared. Si Yinan looked at the Heart Candle in her hand. From just now until now, the Heart Candle had burned less than ten percent. This time, the time it had been used was much shorter than he had imagined. Si Yinan sensed her grandfather¡¯s position. It was more than enough for the Heart Candle to last until there. Si Yinan tugged at the clothes on Chen Fei¡¯s shoulders, reminding him to slow down and not be in such a hurry. Chen Fei nodded. The rest of the journey was unknown, so even without Si Yinan¡¯s reminder, Chen Fei would still be more cautious. Chen Fei tried hard to sense his surroundings, but he did not run at full speed. He wanted to maintain a balance between his speed and his perception so that he would not be able to react in time if he encountered danger. As he got closer and closer to Si Yuanhai, Chen Fei became more and more cautious. It was unknown if Chen Fei and the other man¡¯s luck had gotten better or if there was no danger in this part of the road, but the two of them actually did not feel a trace of danger on the following road. Chen Fei could only feel great terror from the darkness in the distance. It was so terrifying that Chen Fei¡¯s heart would tremble even from a distance. Clearly, that was an existence that far surpassed what Chen Fei could face now. Fortunately, those were too far away. Si Yinan slowly tugged on Chen Fei¡¯s clothes. They were getting closer and closer. Si Yinan could feel that her grandfather was not far ahead. Chen Fei could feel Si Yinan¡¯s excitement. Sensing that there was no other danger nearby, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but quicken his pace. In just a moment, a figure appeared in front of Chen Fei and the others. At this moment, he was standing there straight and motionless. Chen Fei turned to look at Si Yinan. Si Yinan nodded vigorously. Chen Fei¡¯s arm relaxed. Si Yinan slid down from Chen Fei¡¯s back and slowly approached the figure. Chen Fei followed beside him. When he saw the figure clearly, he frowned slightly. He hadn¡¯t noticed them from afar, but when he got closer, he realized that there were two people standing side by side. Both of them had Si Yuanhai¡¯s face. Chen Fei looked at Si Yinan in confusion. Si Yinan sensed Chen Fei¡¯s gaze and turned to look over. ¡°One of them is the evil in Grandpa¡¯s body. This evil might be because he was alert yesterday and turned into Grandpa today,¡± Si Yinan mouthed. ¡°Then how do we distinguish them?¡± Chen Fei sensed the aura of the two Si Yuanhai and realized that they were exactly the same. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Si Yinan was a little flustered. She had never encountered such a situation before, and Si Yuanhai had never told her about it. Chen Fei frowned slightly and glanced at Heart Candle. There was still some time. If you can tell, how are you going to bring your grandfather back?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Put the thumb ring into the evil body and subdue it into the thumb ring. Grandfather¡¯s soul will automatically return. However, if we make the wrong choice, my grandfather¡¯s soul might be severely injured or even turned into ashes!¡± Si Yinan flashed the thumb ring in her hand. Chen Fei frowned and walked up to the two Si Yuanhai. Eternity Moment! After using the Mind Skill, the two Si Yuanhai¡¯s movements slowed down. At the same time, Chen Fei¡¯s time also paused for a moment. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes were fixed on the two Si Yuanhai. He wanted to rely on some details to determine which one was the most bizarre. However, all the characteristics and reactions of the two Si Yuanhai were exactly the same. The two were like mirror copies of each other and were exactly the same. ¡°Can I?¡± Si Yinan tugged at Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve and asked hopefully. Chen Fei shook his head. This was a big problem. The evil was too closely related to Si Yuanhai. The two could be said to be two sides of the same coin. It was too difficult to distinguish them through simple methods. Si Yinan didn¡¯t know what to do either. She walked up to the two Si Yuanhai and looked up at her grandfather. She wanted to touch him, but she didn¡¯t dare to, afraid of triggering other consequences. Chen Fei stood on the spot. Several methods flashed through his mind, but they were all eliminated by Chen Fei. Suddenly, Chen Fei saw the Heart Pearl fragment on Si Yinan¡¯s thumb ring, and his eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up. No matter how similar Si Yuanhai¡¯s soul was, it was still fundamentally different. As for the Heart Pearl fragment, it didn¡¯t have any magical properties now, but it had the natural effect of blocking and sealing. At the thought of this, Chen Fei took out a Heart Pearl fragment and came in front of the two Si Yuanhai. He placed the Heart Pearl fragment on the forehead of the Si Yuanhai on the left. As the Heart Pearl fragment approached, ripples appeared on Si Yuanhai¡¯s forehead. The aura on his surface was dispersed, revealing the source within. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. Eternity Moment smashed into Si Yuanhai¡¯s body, and the Heart Pearl fragment approached his forehead. As the aura on the surface dissipated, a cold aura assaulted him. Chen Fei¡¯s face broke into a smile. He took the ring from Si Yinan¡¯s hand and inserted it into the evil¡¯s forehead. The evil¡¯s eyes filled with struggle, but was unable to make any other movements and could only watch helplessly as the thumb ring went deep into the forehead. As the stream of light spun, the thumb ring flashed slightly and disappeared mysteriously. Chen Fei turned to look at the real Si Yuanhai beside him, only to see a hint of clarity in his eyes. Si Yuanhai glanced at Si Yinan, his eyes filled with relief. She nodded slightly at Chen Fei and then disappeared. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Extinguishing the Heart Candle, Chen Fei and the others disappeared from the Strange Heart World. In the courtyard of the Immortal Cloud City. Chen Fei and Si Yinan immediately opened their eyes. Si Yinan hurried to Si Yuanhai¡¯s bedside and stared at him with anticipation. After an unknown amount of time, Si Yuanhai¡¯s fingers trembled slightly. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Si Yinan, Chen Fei, and the others by the bed. Chen Fei could not help but smile. He had finally succeeded! At this moment, Chen Fei finally had the time to sense his own core soul energy. As expected, it really became a little purer. This Strange Heart Realm seemed to have a lot of potential! Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: The Suppressing Dragon Elephant’s Advancement Chapter 139: The Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s Advancement Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After Si Yuanhai¡¯s soul returned to his body, the decay of his physical body stopped. Although he was still weak, he was able to get out of bed. ¡°This old man here, thanks everyone!¡± Si Yuanhai wanted to bow to Chen Fei and the others, but he was quickly stopped by Chen Fei. ¡°Old Master Si, there¡¯s no need to do this,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve troubled everyone. This old man has nothing to repay you with. These few Heart Strange Stones are what this old man has accumulated over the past few years.¡± As Si Yuanhai spoke, he took out a few gray stones from his bosom. At first glance, it was no different from the stones on the roadside outside. ¡°Although I¡¯m not a martial artist, I know how important core soul energy is to martial artists. This stone is produced in the Strange Heart Realm. If you refine some every day, it can purify your core soul energy and is beneficial to your martial path.¡± Si Yuanhai saw the confusion on their faces and explained with a smile. Guo Linshan and the others¡¯ expressions fluctuated slightly. If it were anything else, they would probably have rejected it directly. However, the allure of this item had reached its peak. Currently, Guo Linshan and the other three were all in the Visceral Tempering stage, especially Ge Hongjie and Zhang Fangqiong, who were preparing to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm. If they wanted to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm, be it measuring or digging, they needed mental strength. If he could purify his core soul energy, then his control over it would become even more refined, which would greatly benefit him in breaking through. ¡°This¡­¡± Guo Linshan and the other two looked at each other. Although they wanted it, they were somewhat embarrassed. Although they had come to help, Yan Dequan had not come at all. They had only stood there for a while. Under such circumstances, it would be a shame to accept such an expensive gift from Si Yuanhai. Old Master, this thing is too expensive. I¡¯ll exchange it with something else.¡± Ge Hongjie hesitated for a moment. ¡°I don¡¯t have anything else on me to repay you for your help. The only thing 1 can express my gratitude for is this Strange Heart Stone.¡± Si Yuanhai¡¯s expression turned serious as he stuffed the Strange Heart Stone into the hands of Chen Fei and the others. Chen Fei touched the Strange Heart Stone and felt the icy cold feeling within. He suspected the principle behind this Strange Heart Stone. It was probably to pollute the core soul energy and then resist the purification. However, compared to the simple violence of the Strange Heart Realm, refining the Strange Heart Stone every day was much gentler for martial artists. It would not cause a martial artist¡¯s mental strength to mutate. Chen Fei originally wanted to give the Strange Heart Stone to Ge Hongjie and the other two, but the three of them only took one symbolically. The remaining five Strange Heart Stones all fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. ¡°Senior Si, what do you plan to do next? I wonder when your junior brother will come looking for you again.¡± Chen Fei looked at Si Yuanhai and asked. Yan Dequan¡¯s strength was very strong, and it was different from a martial artist¡¯s straightforward moves. It was somewhat unpredictable. Without absolute strength to suppress it, it would be very difficult to kill it. ¡°I was a little careless this time, but the original courtyard is indeed uninhabitable.¡± Si Yuanhai sighed slightly and said, ¡°However, that junior brother of mine shouldn¡¯t come looking for me in the near future. He¡¯s a cautious person. Without a foolproof plan, he won¡¯t easily show his face.¡± Chen Fei nodded. The two of them agreed on a secret code so that Chen Fei could find Si Yuanhai. Chen Fei definitely had to go to the Strange Heart Realm. Moreover, there seemed to be quite a number of good things in this Strange Heart Realm, such as this Strange Heart Stone. Four hours later, Chen Fei returned to his rented courtyard. He was already carrying a bag of rice and a basket of fresh eggs. Si Yuanhai¡¯s matter had delayed his cultivation for two days, but fortunately, the result was satisfactory. Chen Fei had also discovered the mysterious Srrange Heart Realm, which was a good place to purify his core soul energy. In the kitchen in the courtyard, Chen Fei steamed a big pot of rice in preparation for making egg-fried rice later. Chen Fei had cooked egg-fried rice in his previous life. However, the case when they had cooked too much in excess that they had to eat the same dishes again later. A moment later, the fragrance of rice filled the entire kitchen. Chen Fei sat cross-legged at the side and looked at the Heart Stone in his hand. He tried to use his core soul energy to probe it. According to Si Yuanhai, refining a few of the Strange Heart Stones every day would be able to achieve the effect of purifying one¡¯s core soul energy. One could not be greedy, or else it would result in the contamination of one¡¯s core soul energy. At this moment, as Chen Fei¡¯s core soul energy entered, a low murmur sounded in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. However, when he listened carefully, he realized that there was no sound in his ears at all. The murmur was completely in his mind. However, compared to the murmurs he heard in the Strange Heart World, the corruption caused by the Strange Heart Stone was indeed much smaller. With just a slight circulation of the Tranquil Origin Technique, the murmurs were driven out of his mind, unable to affect Chen Fei in any way. A moment later, Chen Fei opened his eyes and sensed the change in his mind power. There was indeed a slight change, but it was not obvious. Chen Fei lowered his head to look at the Strange Heart Stone. It had become a little smaller, about less than 10%. At this rate, it would probably disappear after a dozen uses. Chen Fei raised his head and looked at the rice. It was not cooked yet, and there was still time. His core soul energy did not feel any discomfort. Clearly, the tempering earlier was too light for Chen Fei. ¡°Continue! Chen Fei closed his eyes and once again sent his mental strength into the Strange Heart Stone. This time, his steps were a little bigger, and the extent of his probing was more than twice as deep as before. It was that illogical murmur again, making people want to listen, but they could not hear anything. There was only endless madness contained in it. The Tranquil Origin Technique began to circulate normally, blocking out these murmurs of pollution from his mind. Chen Fei felt the state of his mind. It was very stable. The corruption was cleared in an instant. Chen Fei thought about it for a moment. His core soul energy continued to enter the Strange Heart Stone. The crazy murmurs started to grow louder and louder. In the end, it was as if his ears were filled with this sound. If an ordinary person heard such a sound, they would probably go crazy. Killing innocent people was nothing. The Tranquil Origin Technique circulated rapidly in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The corruption of the heart was infected in Chen Fei¡¯s core soul energy, but it was immediately removed. This repeated struggle, but as the heart stone shattered, this corruption became a rootless source and slowly subsided. After a full fifteen minutes, Chen Fei opened his eyes. His mind was a little tired, but the purity of his mind power had clearly increased a little. Chen Fei lowered his head and looked at the powder in his hand. The current him could directly withstand the corruption of a Strange Heart Stone without any adverse effects. But now, it was at most one stone. If it were more, Chen Fei would not be able to take it. After all, every time he fought, he would have to expend a large amount of mental strength. Chen Fei¡¯s current mental strength was low in quantity and purity. If it wasn¡¯t for the Tranquil Origin Technique, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to withstand even one and would have gone crazy. ¡°When I have enough contribution points, I¡¯ll exchange for that Heart Locking Technique.¡± Chen Fei thought of the mind cultivation technique in the Sutra Library. It was specifically used to purify the core soul energy. However, the high contribution points also stopped Chen Fei. If he went to find Feng Xiupu, Feng Xiupu would definitely help Chen Fei exchange. However, not only did Chen Fei owe Feng Xiupu fifty thousand taels of silver, but he also owed Feng Xiupu the contribution points for the two cultivation techniques. If he continued to ask Feng Xiupu for the Heart Locking Technique, this was too much. He couldn¡¯t just ask his master for anything he lacked. Feng Xiupu did not only have Chen Fei as his only disciple. There were others. After the rice was steamed, Chen Fei got up and dug out a spoonful of rice, preparing to make egg-fried rice. Rumor had it that the good egg-fried rice should be made with cold rice, which had more soul. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t going to cook egg-fried rice with a soul. He just wanted to increase his proficiency, so he wasn¡¯t that particular about it. He heated up the pot, poured oil, threw in the rice and eggs into it. In a short while, a trace of fragrance floated in the kitchen. Chen Fei stir-fried with both hands. After a while, a bowl of egg-fried rice was ready. Chen Fei looked at the interface. Fasting Pill experience +1. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Next, it would depend on how much egg-fried rice he could get each time to be recognized by the system. It was rumored that the highest realm of egg-fried rice was to wrap every grain of rice with an egg. Chen Fei¡¯s cooking skills were not at this level. He directly added a small ball of rice and a spoonful of egg liquid into the pot and stir-fried it twice. When it was cooked, he dished it. After Chen Fei experimented a few times, he found what the least amount of eggs and rice was needed so he could increase his experience points. It took less than ten seconds to increase his experience points. Chen Fei was overjoyed. It had been a long time since he had cooked, but it was unexpectedly exciting. It made Chen Fei wonder if he had any potential to be a chef. Steaming rice and frying rice, Chen Fei cooked from noon to night. Other than taking a short break, Chen Fei almost never stopped. Besides the egg-fried rice that was gradually becoming more and more delicious, the experience points of the Fasting Pill were also increasing rapidly. [Alchemy: Fasting Pill Proficiency (1075/3000)] Chen Fei looked at the interface. According to the rhythm, it would probably take a few more days to reach the perfection level of the Fasting Pill. After all, Chen Fei could not just cook egg-fried rice every day and had other things to do. After tidying up the kitchen, Chen Fei returned to the hot spring inn. He had not had the time to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant today. He still had to make up for the Origin Connection Technique and Spatial Travel. Soon, Chen Fei sank into the hot spring. The nearby Vital Energy fluctuated slightly and surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant operated quickly, tearing the Vital Energy apart and fusing it into his flesh and blood. Life seemed to have returned to its usual calm, and Chen Fei began to live a life in the moment. He cooked egg-fried rice in the courtyard and practiced the Origin Connection Technique and other cultivation techniques in the hot spring inn. On the afternoon of the fifth day, Chen Fei was submerged in the water. All of a sudden, his muscles and bones began to vibrate, causing rippies on the surface of the water. A moment later, Chen Fei¡¯s head reached out of the water. He walked to the side of the hot spring step by step and turned to look at himself. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Cultivation Technique: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Body Subduing Mastery (1/5000)¡± After a few days of hard work, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s body had finally reached the Master Level.. Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Spatial Travel Clones Chapter 140: Spatial Travel Clones Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The most obvious change in Chen Fei while he cultivated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was that before he started practicing martial arts, he was a dark, thin, and short-ordinary person. Now, without him realizing it, his height had changed, and he had grown a little taller. Now, without him realizing it, his height had already reached 1.8 meters. This height was not considered outstanding among martial artists, but it was completely different from being short. Even the ordinary people seem to be the most comfortable kind of height. Apart from his height, Chen Fei was naturally no longer thin. His smooth muscle lines were the most suitable for explosive strength without affecting his speed. His facial features became more three-dimensional, and it was not an exaggeration to say that they were angular. With just a glance, one could distinguish Chen Fei in the crowd. He was extremely eye-catching, and the more one looked at him, the more good-looking he became. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯ve become stronger. What¡¯s the point of all this? This cultivation technique is not doing its proper job!¡± Chen Fei looked at himself in the water and rubbed his chin. The corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly. When had he ever cared about his appearance? He did not have to rely on his appearance to make a living. Now that he was good-looking, it would add a lot of trouble, right? Chen Fei adjusted his standing posture and looked at his side profile from the surface of the water. Yes, it was indeed not bad. The smile on Chen Fei¡¯s face grew brighter and brighter. In the end, he could not help but laugh softly. This Suppressing Dragon Elephant was too much! On the evening of the eighth day, his Fasting Pill¡¯s proficiency finally reached Great Completion. Chen Fei was sick of eating the egg-fried rice every day. Other than the first few days where Chen Fei would eat some, the rest was given to the beggars in the Immortal Cloud City. Yes, in a luxurious city like the Immortal Cloud City, there were still groups of beggars. Compared to other places, there were even more beggars here. Chen Fei¡¯s egg-fried rice caused a wave of enthusiastic reactions among this group of people. ¡°Young hero, what is this? Why is it so delicious?¡± An old beggar eating the egg-fried rice with his mouth full of oil asked. The other young beggars were also fighting over the food. ¡°Egg-fried rice.¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Egg-fried rice?¡± The beggar looked at the rice balls in his hands. He had eaten egg-Fried Rice before. However, the one in his hand now was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. He had always thought that this was the fried rice ball that rich people ate. Have the rich people changed their cooking methods these days? Did he put in so much oil? Seeing the beggar¡¯s expression, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but grin. In order to quickly increase his proficiency, the egg-Fried Rice had almost been dipped in oil once, and its appearance had more or less changed. Because it was fried and made fresh every day, the smell in Chen Fei¡¯s kitchen made the child next door cry in desire. He even took the initiative to greet Chen Fei and exchange flowers for rice balls. After the Fasting Pill reached Great Completion, there were still about ten days left for his Origin Connection Technique to reach the fifth level of perfection. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant was restricted by the Receival Bead, so it could not increase its speed. After so many days of cultivation, it had already reached the perfected stage of the Spatial Travel. If he wanted to cultivate the Spatial Travel to Great Completion, he would probably need another six to seven days. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was still growing continuously. Especially since the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Body Subduing had been cultivated to the Master Level, Chen Fei could clearly feel the strength and endurance of his entire body improving further. One of the consequences was that the unique strength of the third stage of the Origin Connection Technique was once again activated. The increase in Chen Fei¡¯s strength began to decrease. It was obvious that this characteristic had a limit. Especially when one¡¯s own strength reached a certain level, this limit would be very obvious. Chen Fei did not pay much attention to this change. After all, Chen Fei was in a state where he had been stimulating his immense strength or even an enlarged version of his immense strength. In the Primordial Sword Sect, even those who were born with divine strength could not beat Chen Fei in terms of strength in the Marrow Tempering realm. As for the Visceral Tempering realm, it was absolutely impossible for him to rely on strength to crush Chen Fei. If Chen Fei were to face Shi Xueqin of the Divine Flame Sect again, he would definitely not be forced back by a single blow. The current Chen Fei would only know who was stronger and who was weaker when facing someone at the Visceral Tempering realm after a real battle. This was a huge increase in strength. Sometimes, it was as simple as that for a martial artist in the Body Tempering Realm. Whoever had greater strength and speed would have a huge advantage. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant allowed Chen Fei to close some of the gaps between him and the Visceral Tempering realm. ¡°Why do 1 feel like you¡¯ve changed?¡± Chi Defeng placed the herbs in his hands on the ground and sized up Chen Fei with a strange expression. Why did he feel that Chen Fei seemed to have grown a little taller and looked a lot better? Even in terms of age, he seemed to have become much younger. Chi Defeng glanced at the hot spring. Could it be that hot springs had such an effect? Maybe he should try it for a few days. ¡°My cultivation has improved.¡± Chen Fei took a glance at the medicinal herb and put it aside. ¡°Is the cultivation method of your Primordial Sword Sect that amazing?¡± Chi Defeng was a little surprised. However, when Chi Defeng thought about Guo Linshan¡¯s appearance, he didn¡¯t see anything wrong with him. Or could it be that Guo Linshan was very ugly in the past, and now it was the result of beautification? ¡°No, it¡¯s another cultivation technique.¡± Chen Fei waved his hand with a smile. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant was too magical. He felt that it was not something that a Body Tempering realm martial artist could comprehend. As a result, Chen Fei had never thought about taking out this cultivation method, and Chi Defeng¡¯s comprehension ability was also unable to comprehend the profundity within. ¡°Oh right, 1 went to the Alliance yesterday and found that the mission to improve the Flying Ascent Pill has changed.¡± Chi Defeng sat on a chair and poured himself a cup of tea. ¡°What changes?¡± ¡°I specifically asked someone else and said that someone has already met the basic requirements for this mission. In the next month, if no one else comes up with a better pill formula, this mission will officially end.¡± Chi Defeng drank the tea in one gulp. ¡°So fast! Chen Fei said with some surprise. Chen Fei had tried this task of improving the pill formula of the Flying Ascent Pill a few times and understood the difficulty of it. Even if a cultivator at the Great Completion level were to fuse the Flying Ascent Pill and the Eternal Floating Pill, they would still be unable to fuse them into a better pill formula. Now, there was actually someone who had completed it so early. It was really unbelievable. The most basic requirement of the mission was that the Flying Ascent Pill retained 70% effectiveness and less than 50% cost. Chen Fei shook his head slightly. It could only be said that there were crouching tigers and hidden dragons among alchemists. One Origin Awakening Pill had uncovered all the hidden experts. ¡°I heard that the person who submitted the mission is a young pill refiner who just came from somewhere else. At this moment, in the alliance, his existence is being spread like a god. It seems that it even alerted Alliance Leader Wei Xingshan.¡± Chi Defeng inquired about the situation and told Chen Fei everything he had found out. Chen Fei nodded. This world was very big, so there were naturally many geniuses. Chen Fei had heard that the founder of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had started practicing martial arts at the age of ten. He had reached the great success of Visceral Tempering at the age of thirteen and had broken through to the Aperture Tempering realm at the age of fifteen. After that, he had risen all the way to the top until he established the overlord force of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Even the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect was not inferior to the founder of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. It was just that his descendants were not as powerful as the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, causing him to fall behind the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect step by step. Now, they could not be compared. ¡°If you want to complete this mission, you have to hurry up.¡± Chi Def eng reminded him. Chen Fei nodded. Chi Defeng sat for a moment and took the pills away. Chen Fei began to refine pills every day. Four hours later, Chen Fei stopped and packed the pills one by one. Then, he began to think about how to improve the Eternal Ascent Pill. Two days ago, after the completion of the Fasting Pill, Chen Fei began to try to improve the pill formula, but he was not too anxious. After all, he felt that it was still early. Now, he did not expect that there was actually someone who had already completed the basic mission requirements. If Chen Fei did not hurry up a little, this Origin Awakening Pill would probably have to be given to someone else. ¡°The cost of the medicinal ingredients is above 50% of the Flying Ascent Pill. The rest is to use alchemy techniques to stimulate the medicinal properties of the medicinal ingredients to the extreme,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. There was no problem with his train of thought. All that was left was to refine it many times until he came up with a satisfactory pill formula. In the following days, Chen Fei spent more time going back and forth to the medicine shop. He even occasionally had to study the medicine book to see which medicine was more suitable. In experiments, other than theoretical support, the most important thing was to get started. Because he had to stimulate the medicinal properties to the limit, the pill furnace that Chen Fei had originally bought was directly destroyed. It could not withstand the torment of such an intense technique, so Chen Fei had no choice but to spend a few thousand taels to buy a high-grade pill furnace. The money that he had saved up for a few days had fallen by a large chunk. He could earn more than 1,000 taels of silver every day. He obviously did not earn less, but although Chen Fei was actually very magical, he could not save money quickly. There were always places where he needed money, and the amount of money he used was very large. Fortunately, the new pill furnace was really useful. No matter how rough Chen Fei treated it, this pill furnace was able to withstand it. On the seventh day of testing the pill formula, before the pill formula came out, Chen Fei¡¯s Spatial Travel reached Great Completion first. Chen Fei stood in the courtyard. His body suddenly swayed as if he knew a clone technique. One Chen Fei turned into five in the blink of an eye, and each of them took a step in a direction. Looking at the sky, looking at the ground, holding a sword, the five images of Chen Fei were different, but they were extremely realistic. It was impossible to tell which one was Chen Fei¡¯s true body, or perhaps every one of them was. ¡°Impressive!¡± Chen Fei tested out the perfected Spatial Travel. Just like Feng Xiupu said, Spatial Travel was the ability to teleport. In the past, although Chen Fei¡¯s movement technique was extraordinary, he could at most flash a few afterimages within the size of the courtyard. If the distance was slightly smaller, Chen Fei would not be able to control it so precisely. But now, Chen Fei could form afterimages in the surroundings in just a few steps. Moreover, the degree of precision was far greater than before. This was a huge increase in Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength. Especially in a group battle, Chen Fei could control his own pace carefully, avoiding attacks with the smallest distance. Naturally, his counterattack in the next moment would be even faster. And because he had a good grasp of the details, his Soul Chasing Steps had a slight increase in strength. This bit of enhancement wasn¡¯t just icing on the cake but a step further. Chen Fei flashed in the courtyard for a moment before stopping his movement technique. With this movement technique, even if his opponents were all in the Visceral Tempering realm, Chen Fei would be able to fight and leave as he pleased during the four sects¡¯ legacy trial. On the tenth day of testing the pill formula, the pill formula was still lacking, but Chen Fei¡¯s fifth level of the Origin Connection Technique had reached perfection.. Chapter 141 - Chapter 141:1 Haven’t Used Much Strength Chapter 141:1 Haven¡¯t Used Much Strength Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Huge force! Iron Bones! Chen Fei¡¯s body expanded slightly. A powerful force penetrated his body from top to bottom, especially the toughness of his bones, which suddenly increased. The change brought about by this characteristic was that the originally weakened strength had actually been forcefully increased by a level. ¡°Complementing each other, a complete cultivation technique is good.¡± Chen Fei felt the changes in his body and could not help but smile. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s strength allowed him to fight head-on with anyone in the Visceral Tempering realm. At this moment, other than the vitality of his internal organs, which was still slightly inferior to the Visceral Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s strength and stamina were not inferior at all. In fact, Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength was much stronger than that of an ordinary Visceral Tempering realm cultivator. Currently, Chen Fei was somewhat similar to an incomplete version of the Visceral Tempering realm. He was stronger than the Visceral Tempering realm in some areas and slightly weaker in some areas. However, on the whole, ordinary Visceral Tempering realm cultivators were unable to threaten Chen Fei. Only the best of the four sects, the peak Visceral Realm cultivators, would know the result after the two sides fought. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation technique was strong, and his comprehension was complete, but that did not mean that the other sects¡¯ Visceral Tempering realm disciples were weak. After all, the others had come into contact with martial arts earlier than Chen Fei, so they naturally had a longer time to cultivate. Among them, there was no lack of truly talented existences. It was even normal for them to cultivate a few cultivation techniques to perfection when they encountered those with high compatibility with their cultivation techniques. All of this could only be confirmed after a real fight and seeing the real deal. ¡°According to the time Senior Brother Guo mentioned last time, the secret realm will open in less than twenty days. During this period of time, other than the Suppressing Dragon Elephant continuing to cultivate, I can also go and look for Senior Si.¡± Chen Fei spread out the Tremendous Strength Iron Bones characteristic and began to study the pill formula again. Just a little more, and Chen Fei would be able to perfect the pill formula. He would not give up on the Origin Awakening Pill so easily. On the 13th day of testing the pill formula, Chen Fei¡¯s hands were moving by the hot spring as he used his strength to control the conflict of the medicinal properties in the pill furnace, exposing the limits of the medicinal properties in the medicinal ingredients. A faint medicinal fragrance wafted out, and the pill furnace trembled slightly. Clearly, the internal changes were extremely intense. ¡°Bang!¡± With a dull thud, a burnt smell emerged from the pill furnace. Chen Fei helplessly opened the lid of the furnace and saw the charred dregs inside. He still failed. With Chen Fei¡¯s alchemy technique, it was impossible for ordinary alchemy to fail. However, Chen Fei squeezed the medicinal properties to the limit, even causing the medicinal properties to conflict with each other, hoping to obtain stronger medicinal properties. Naturally, it was very easy for problems to occur. This time, the furnace exploded because the medicinal herbs had been squeezed too hard, and they were burnt. The other medicinal herbs naturally followed the chain reaction and fell together. ¡°How did that person do it?¡± Chen Fei was puzzled. He didn¡¯t know if there was a problem with the ratio of the herbs or if his technique was not enough. Having never seen the other party¡¯s pill formula, Chen Fei also did not know where he was lacking. ¡°Let¡¯s go and take the tier 7 alchemist test first.¡± Unable to find an idea for the time being, Chen Fei thought for a moment and decided to first get a Tier 7 alchemist down. Chen Fei still remembered the expression of Alliance Deacon Duan Muyou. Chen Fei was truly worried that if he were to come up with a pill formula later, the group of people would suspect him again. Since that was the case, he might as well pass the Tier 7 alchemist examination first and shut up some people¡¯s mouths. When Chen Fei arrived at the Alliance, he heard many people discussing the mission to improve the Flying Ascent Pill, especially the only pill refiner who had met the requirements, Shi Changji. ¡°I heard that there are already many aristocratic families recruiting Shi Changji, and all of them are offering very high conditions.¡± ¡°The main purpose is probably still that Origin Awakening Pill. After all, this is a healing sacred pill.¡± ¡°Indeed, and Shi Changji¡¯s excellence is unquestionable. Moreover, he¡¯s still young, so a marriage alliance is enough to tie them together.¡± Chen Fei listened to the discussion and found Qin Jinglan. ¡°Young Master wants to take the Tier 7 alchemist examination?¡± Qin Jinglan looked at Chen Fei in shock. Qin Jinglan realized that every time Chen Fei came to the Alliance, he would give her all kinds of surprises. Last time, it was an improved pill formula. This time, he was going to take the level seven pill master examination. Many old alchemists could only refine the Eternal Floating Pill in their entire lives. Moreover, it had only been a few months since Chen Fei took the Tier 8 alchemist examination. At the thought of this, Qin Jinglan looked at Chen Fei with gentleness in her eyes. It was as if there were really water ripples flowing in her eyes. ¡°Please help me arrange it.¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Young Master, please wait a moment!¡± Qin Jinglan bowed slightly and quickly reported. In just a short while, an alchemist arrived in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked at the person in surprise. It was Tu Jilin, whom he had met before. ¡°I just happened to see that you were about to take the level seven alchemist examination, so I specially invited you over.¡± Tu Jilin looked at Chen Fei and said with a smile, ¡°Now that there are more and more young and promising pill refiners like you, the Alliance will definitely develop better and better.¡± ¡°Pill Master Tu, are you talking about the one who met the requirements for the improvement of the Flying Ascent Pill?¡±Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°Shi Changji is very outstanding, but you aren¡¯t bad either. You should be able to catch up in a few more years.¡± Tu Jilin encouraged. Chen Fei was speechless. Hearing these words, it seemed like the current him was far inferior to that Shi Changji. Chen Fei did not argue. He first followed Qin Jinglan to a pill room and quickly selected the medicinal herbs needed for the Flying Ascent Pill. Then, he checked the pill furnace and found no problems. He officially started the fire to refine the pill. Tu Jilin looked at Chen Fei¡¯s actions and couldn¡¯t help but nod his head slightly. He was skilled and natural, and he was at ease. Clearly, he had a plan in mind. This Flying Ascent Pill test shouldn¡¯t be a problem for Chen Fei. The only thing was that Tu Jilin¡¯s brows couldn¡¯t help but tremble slightly when he saw the flames under Chen Fei¡¯s pill furnace that was about to swallow the entire pill furnace. This was the first time Tu Jilin had seen such a pill-refining technique. It was really too crude. Even if other pill refiners were confident in pill refinement, they would still control the heat. This was a habit that had been cultivated from the moment they came into contact with pill refinement. Cautious and meticulous, this was what alchemists meant. Chen Fei¡¯s technique was good. It didn¡¯t look like alchemy. Why did it look a little like cooking? Who did he take as his pill master to have been taught such a technique? It was really too strange. Qin Jinglan¡¯s face was not surprised. She had seen Chen Fei refine pills twice, and both times, he had refined them with such ferocity. However, the pills that he refined each time, regardless of the quality or medicinal effects, were all top-notch. ¡°You look even better. Is it because we haven¡¯t seen each other for too long?¡± At this moment, as she quietly watched Chen Fei refine pills, Qin Jinglan suddenly realized in surprise that Chen Fei looked even better than before. His facial features had also become extremely three-dimensional. ¡°Bang!¡± A muffled sound interrupted Qin Jinglan¡¯s wild thoughts. Qin Jinglan looked up and realized that Chen Fei had already finished refining the Flying Ascent Pill. As the pill furnace was opened, only a faint fragrance wafted out. Qin Jinglan¡¯s expression changed slightly. After successfully refining the Flying Ascent Pill, the medicinal fragrance should be very rich. Why was there only a little medicinal fragrance now? Tu Jilin¡¯s nose twitched slightly, his expression a little puzzled. Chen Fei¡¯s cauldron of Flying Ascent Pills was definitely refined successfully. Tu Jilin was not wrong about this, but the fragrance seemed to be a little off. Chen Fei took out the Flying Ascent Pill from the pill furnace and looked at the half-pill vein on the pill furnace in surprise. Recently, Chen Fei had been experimenting with improving the Flying Ascent Pill. The main method was to suppress the medicinal properties to the limit. Coming to take the Tier 7 alchemist examination today, Chen Fei unconsciously began to squeeze out the medicinal properties of the medicinal ingredients again. Moreover, many of the medicinal herbs used in the Flying Ascent Pill were old medicinal herbs, and their medicinal properties were extremely strong. Because the age of the medicinal herbs was also getting up there, when the medicinal properties of the medicinal herbs were suppressed, the limit of the load was also much higher. After a few reasons, Chen Fei actually managed to refine a half Pill Veined Flying Ascent Pill. This was indeed somewhat beyond Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. ¡°Pill Veins!¡± Tu Jilin looked at the Flying Ascent Pill on the plate and couldn¡¯t help but look at Chen Fei in surprise. Then, he carefully brought the Flying Ascent Pill in front of him to check and found that it was indeed Pill Veins. Tu Jilin suddenly understood. No wonder the medicinal fragrance was so light just now. This was because the Pill Veins had absorbed the medicinal fragrance and fused it into the medicinal effect. ¡°Impressive, you actually refined a Flying Asecnt Pill with Pill Veins.¡± Tu Jilin put down the Flying Ascent Pill and looked at Chen Fei with amazement. Tu Jilin had seen the entire process of refining the pill. Naturally, he knew that Chen Fei did not cheat. It completely relied on extreme alchemy techniques to stimulate the medicinal properties of the medicinal ingredients, which was why such a Flying Ascent Pill appeared. ¡°Looks like I¡¯m going to take back my words. You don¡¯t have to settle down anymore. The current you is on par with Shi Changji.¡± Tu Jilin sighed. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Shi Changji¡¯s pill formula had reached the standard of the mission to improve the Flying Ascent Pill. Chen Fei had tried it himself, but he was still unable to produce a Flying Ascent Pill with fifty percent cost and seventy percent efficacy. ¡°Pill Master Tu, what level of pill formula did Shi Changji use to reach the requirements of the mission?¡±Chen Fei asked curiously because he had a feeling that he had overlooked something. ¡°Just like you, he used normal ingredients to refine a half-veined Flying Ascent Pill.¡± Tu Jilin looked at Chen Fei and said regretfully, ¡°However, your pill formulas are of the same level, and he reported it earlier than you. Unless your pill formula has some special advantage, this mission will still be considered completed by him.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Good lord, so the mission could be completed like this? Then why did he say that the cost was 50% and the medicinal effect was 70% last time? Chen Fei had no choice but to explore this range. ¡°Oh, what I told you last time was only one of the directions. If you can complete that direction, your chances of winning are probably higher.¡± Tu Jilin didn¡¯t lose his memory, and he remembered what he said to Chen Fei last time. Chen Fei laughed bitterly. It was because the direction he had mentioned previously was too difficult, and no one had been able to achieve it. Shi Changji had directly used the same medicinal ingredients to refine a stronger pill, and he had met the requirements of the mission. After all, this mission was to improve the Flying Ascent Pill. It greatly increased the effects of the Flying Ascent Pill, so it was naturally an improvement. After all, the cost had not changed. Moreover, for martial artists, sometimes pills with stronger effects were actually more beneficial to their cultivation, especially when they were breaking through. Shi Changji had refined a half-veined Flying Ascent Pill, and so had Chen Fei. But Chen Fei hadn¡¯t exerted any strength just now.. Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Success in One Shot Chapter 142: Success in One Shot Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s main purpose for coming to the Alchemist Alliance today was only to take the Tier 7 alchemist examination. As for refining the half Pill Veins Flying Ascent Pill, it was completely caused by his recent muscle memory. If the cost of the Flying Ascent Pill remained the same, Chen Fei would be able to refine a stronger pill. Yes, Chen Fei was so confident. Recently, in order to study how to stimulate the medicinal properties of the medicinal herbs, Chen Fei had researched many methods. Unfortunately, those low-aged medicinal herbs had limited capacity. No matter how Chen Fei stimulated them, there was only a small amount. If he went a little too far, he would directly blow up his furnace, making Chen Fei really not know how to continue. But now that he was going to use the original ingredients of the Flying Ascent Pill, many of the problems were solved. The ingredients of the Flying Ascent Pill were all of high age, so they naturally carried a lot of medicinal properties. If Chen Fei stimulated them to their limits, their endurance would be much stronger. Moreover, Chen Fei could also add some other ingredients and fuse them together to achieve an even stronger medicinal property. Chen Fei didn¡¯t dare to say anything else, but he was still a little confident that he could concoct a Flying Ascent Pill with full pill veins. This was the result of Chen Fei¡¯s recent painstaking research. Of course, the consummate level of the Flying Ascent Pill and the Fasting Pill were both essential conditions. They were all in the same nine-year compulsory education, and everyone was learning formulas and theories. However, there were some questions that others could know the answer to at a glance, but you couldn¡¯t solve them no matter what. Many people also had the pill formulas for the Flying Ascent Pili and Fasting Pill, but they just couldn¡¯t fuse them as closely as Chen Fei. ¡°First, let¡¯s confirm your Tier 7 alchemist position.¡± Tu Jilin said with a smile as he looked up at Chen Fei after admiring the half-veined Flying Ascent Pill. ¡°Sorry to trouble Senior Tu.¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands. Tu Jilin waved his hand, turned around, and walked out of the alchemy room. Qin Jinglan only dared to step forward at this moment. She looked at Chen Fei with admiration. He casually refined a Flying Ascent Pill with Pill Veins. Many pill refiners could not reach this level in their entire lives. They went to the counter to verify the medicinal pill. The Flying Ascent Pill with Pill Veins caused a slight commotion at the counter. All the deacons in the alliance knew what it meant for a pill to have Pill Veins, and it was a pill like the Flying Ascent Pill. The speed of the verification was very fast. The results of the Tier 7 alchemist test were already out. A new jade pendant was handed to Chen Fei. Chen Fei picked up the jade pendant and looked at the slightly more complicated Pill Veins on it. His face could not help but reveal a smile. ¡°Do you want to write down the pill formula and submit the mission?¡± Tu Jilin turned to look at Chen Fei and said, ¡°When the time comes, if you have a greater advantage when compared to Shi Changji¡¯s pill formula, perhaps the person who completes this mission will be you.¡± From Tu Jilin¡¯s observation, Chen Fei used the original ingredients of the Flying Ascent Pill. The only difference was in the refining method. As for Shi Changji, he had changed some of the ingredients, but the overall cost remained the same. There were also differences in the pill refining techniques. In the end, the other pill refiners would have to determine who was better, and Shi Changji was unable to be completely certain. ¡°I¡¯ll go back and think about it. I¡¯ll come back in a few days.¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and shook his head. Now that there was not much advantage in the pill formula, it was better not to write it down. He would ponder over it for the next few days and get a mature version. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for your good news.¡± Tu Jilin looked at Chen Fei¡¯s confident face, and his eyes could not help but light up. He felt that in a few days, Chen Fei might really give him another surprise. ¡°Young Master, is there anything else I can do for you?¡± Qin Jinglan said softly from the side. ¡°I need to exchange for some medicinal ingredients.¡± Chen Fei looked at Qin Jinglan and said with a smile. The medicinal herbs in the alliance had all gone through a strict selection process. Although they had to be exchanged with contribution points, the quality and age of the herbs were guaranteed. It was even more guaranteed than the shops outside. An hour later, Chen Fei left the Alchemist Alliance and returned to the hot spring inn to ponder over the pill formula. Because he already had an idea, Chen Fei estimated that the new pill formula this time would not take too long. The eastern city of Immortal Cloud City was the most prosperous area in the city. At this moment, a figure was running into the inner courtyard in a panic. ¡°Young Master, this is bad. Old Man Li just sent someone to tell us that someone from the alliance mission also refined a half-Pill Veins Flying Ascent Pill.¡± The servant hurriedly ran to Shi Changji and reported anxiously. Shi Changji was fiddling with his plants when he heard the servant¡¯s words. His right hand involuntarily paused, and he plucked a blooming flower. ¡°Have you found out where he came from?¡± Shi Changji casually threw the flowers in his hand into the parterre, turned around and sat down in front of the stone table. ¡°Old Man Li said that the person¡¯s name is Chen Fei, and he came to take the Tier 7 alchemist examination today. He concocted a half-veined Flying Ascent Pill on the spot and was highly praised by Tu Jilin,¡± the servant said in a low voice. ¡°That Chen Fei, did he hand over the pill formula?¡± Shi Changji picked up the teacup and gently blew on the tea leaves before taking a sip. ¡°No, he hasn¡¯t.¡± The servant thought for a moment and shook his head. Shi Changji¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he put down the teacup in his hand. If Chen Fei handed over the pill formula on the spot, then it was nothing more than a competition on the spot. Shi Changji¡¯s pill formula was reported first, so he naturally had a certain advantage. But now, Chen Fei actually did not hand over the pill formula. He clearly felt that he could research a better pill formula to complete this mission. Otherwise, he would not have the confidence to hand over the pill formula. Shi Changji stood up and walked a few steps in the courtyard, feeling slightly irritated. ¡°Did Old Man Li say anything else?¡± Shi Changji raised his head and looked at the servants. Old Man Li said that everyone in the Alliance is watching this mission, and he can¡¯t do anything. He asked Young Master if he had a better pill formula to prepare in case of emergency,¡± the servant said in a low voice. Shi Changji¡¯s frown deepened. Clearly, the others also felt that Chen Fei would have a better pill formula when he went to the Alliance. If Shi Changji didn¡¯t have any other tricks up his sleeve, then the probability of this mission failing was very high. ¡°You may leave.¡± Shi Changji waved his hand. Seeing that the servant had left, Shi Changji turned around and walked towards another courtyard. ¡°What is it?¡± Before Shi Changji could even knock on the door, a hoarse voice rang out from within the room. It sounded like a finger scraping against metal, causing one to frown. ¡°Something has happened in the Alchemist Alliance mission. Someone has refined a Flying Ascension Pill with the same half Pill Veins¡­¡± Shi Changji carefully explained the situation. ¡°Oh?¡± The door opened, and a woman walked out. The woman had an enchanting figure and a beautiful face, but a hideous scar extended from the corner of her eye to the corner of her mouth, completely destroying this beauty. ¡°Senior Sister, what should we do? A half-veined Flying Ascent Pill is already my limit.¡± Shi Changji looked at Ou Yunlian, his eyes not daring to reveal anything unusual. Because Ou Yunlian hated how others looked at her with pity the most. Because of this gaze, Ou Yunlian had already lost count of how many pairs of eyes she had gouged out. ¡°What do you think?¡± Ou Yunlian asked Shi Changji. ¡°The best way to deal with such a person is to make him disappear,¡± Shi Changji said viciously. Ou Yunlian laughed softly and shook her head, ¡°At this time, if that alchemist dies, whoever benefits will be the biggest suspect. This kind of method is somewhat unwise, and the people of the Alchemist Alliance will definitely be unhappy with you.¡± ¡°Then what should we do?¡± Shi Changji was confused. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. I¡¯ll send someone to test him out. If there¡¯s a chance, we¡¯ll see if we can get a new pill formula from him.¡± Ou Yunlian revealed a smile on her face, like a venomous snake in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to strike. In the hot spring inn, on top of a ball of flame, the pill furnace was trembling slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s hands were moving, and his inner strength was constantly adjusting the conflict between the medicinal properties in the pill furnace. The medicinal fragrance that was originally slightly pervading, as the refinement continued, the medicinal fragrance instead converged, and in the end, it even became inaudible. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he carefully adjusted every change in the medicinal properties. The pill was close to completion, but the further he went, the higher the possibility of the furnace exploding. ¡°Bang!¡± After a full quarter of an hour, with a muffled sound, the lid of the pill furnace was opened by Chen Fei. In the billowing green smoke, the pills in the pill furnace were carefully taken out by Chen Fei and placed on a porcelain plate at the side. Three pills were formed, and each pill had a complete pill pattern. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but reveal a smile. After returning, Chen Fei only spent less than six hours figuring out a new pill formula. After testing it out, he immediately succeeded. It could only be said that Chen Fei had accumulated a lot of experience from experimenting with the pill formula in the past ten days. Now that he had changed his direction, he had broken through his original bottleneck in an instant. He had accumulated a lot! Chen Fei picked up a medicinal pill and observed it for a while before swallowing it. As if he had swallowed a small fireball, the scorching medicinal power instantly rushed toward Chen Fei¡¯s limbs and eight meridians. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. If it was an ordinary Marrow Tempering realm cultivator, they might not be able to withstand this medicinal strength. However, for Chen Fei, who had a small success with the Suprressing Dragon Elephant, this medicinal power was unable to shake Chen Fei¡¯s body in the slightest. The force in his body moved, tearing apart the medicinal power of the Flying Ascent Pill and then refining it into his body. After about two hours, Chen Fei opened his eyes and let out a breath of turbid air. ¡°Adding one more Pill Vein, the medicinal strength has increased by more than forty percent. As long as you can withstand the impact of the medicinal strength, it will be easier for your body to absorb it, and there will be almost no impurities.¡± Chen Fei looked at the other Flying Ascent Pills on the plate. Taking pills to cultivate would actually accumulate some impurities in the body. This kind of impurity could be refined over time. However, if one consumed a medicinal pill for many years, it might cause impurities to accumulate. It would also become more difficult to refine it in the future. At the same time, the problem of medicinal resistance would appear. At that time, the effect of each medicinal pill would gradually decrease. Chen Fei consumed a lot of medicinal pills. As time passed, he naturally developed a resistance to the medicinal properties. But fortunately, Chen Fei was consuming pills that he refined himself, and pills refined using the technique of the consummate level, and the impurities were already considered to be reduced to the minimum. Now that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was in control of itself, the problem of the impurities in the medicinal pills had been further reduced. It would not be able to affect Chen Fei in the short term. This kind of Flying Ascent Pill with Pill Veins not only had strong medicinal effects, but it also had few impurities. To the vast majority of practitioners in the Visceral Tempering realm, it was an excellent medicinal pill choice. After keeping the other two pills, Chen Fei decided to send the pill formula to the Alchemist Alliance the next day so that he could complete this mission as soon as possible.. Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: The Youngsters Are Fearsome chapter 143: the youngsters are fearsome translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei walked towards the hot spring and prepared to start cultivating the suppressing dragon elephant. after settling the matter of the flying ascent pill¡¯s formula, chen fei¡¯s time became much more relaxed. now, he only needed to grind the proficiency of the suppressing dragon elephant and cultivate his inner strength daily. the other cultivation techniques had already been cultivated to the level of perfection. chen fei decided to wait for the alchemist alliance¡¯s mission to be completed before finding an opportunity to look for si yuanhai and see if he could learn the method to enter the strange heart realm. even if he didn¡¯t venture into the strange heart realm, entering it every day to temper his own core soul energy was a huge boost to his cultivation. the receival bead¡¯s aperture shattered, and a surge of vital energy surged into chen fei¡¯s body. the suppressing dragon elephant revolved, tearing apart the vital energy and fusing it into chen fei¡¯s bones. the master-level suppressing dragon elephant had already begun to temper chen fei¡¯s bones. just like the martial artist¡¯s five states of body tempering, the suppressing dragon elephant also followed the same steps. as he was cultivating with his eyes closed, chen fei¡¯s expression suddenly changed slightly. some small sounds entered chen fei¡¯s ears. chen fei¡¯s current senses were much sharper than those in the visceral tempering realm. although the sound was very soft, chen fei still caught it. chen fei¡¯s figure disappeared from the hot spring. when he reappeared, he was already in a corner of the courtyard, stabbing his sword at the fake mountain. ¡°ding!¡± the sound of swords clashing rang out, and the surface of the rockery seemed to have turned into water. a figure emerged from it, and with a leap, he rushed out of the hot spring courtyard. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed and arrived on the roof. looking at the assassin in the distance, a longbow appeared in chen fei¡¯s hand. in the next moment, three arrows were shot at the assassin. the arrows were extremely fast and caught up to the assassin¡¯s back in an instant. the assassin sensed something was wrong. he turned his head back to look and was shocked. he subconsciously slashed at the arrow. ¡°bang!¡± a ball of flames rose and surrounded the assassin. chen fei¡¯s face revealed a smile. this was chen fei¡¯s specially made arrow. this flame attack was actually not strong. the main thing was that it contained some poison powder. when it was in contact with fire, it could produce even more intense changes. however, to be honest, this kind of thing was not very useful to true experts, especially those in the visceral tempering realm. they had tempered all their internal organs once, so even if they were poisoned, they could still quickly expel the poison unless the amount was very large. however, one still couldn¡¯t escape the early stages of poisoning, dizziness, and ringing, and that would come in useful. as expected, the assassin¡¯s movements were paused for a moment. chen fei sent dozens of arrows flying over, one of which pierced the assassin¡¯s left arm. however, the assassin also took advantage of this time to jump into the alley and disappear after a few flashes. chen fei didn¡¯t chase after him and put away his longbow. the assassin¡¯s actions were a little strange, especially after he jumped out of the courtyard. he didn¡¯t escape into the alley immediately but ran on the roof. perhaps the other party did not expect chen fei to have a bow and arrow, but that posture clearly had the suspicion of luring chen fei into chasing after him. chen fei returned to the inn and checked the formation of the heaven room. it was intact, and he could not help but shake his head slightly. this formation was only effective against prying eyes. it had no effect on intruders. several miles away. ¡°are you hurt? where is he?¡± ¡°that chen fei was very cautious and didn¡¯t follow. i was injured by his bow and arrow. his arrow is even poisoned. this kid is really¡­¡± as the assassin spoke, he couldn¡¯t help but scratch the skin on his back, which was now full of blisters. when he scratched, his hand was covered in pus, itchy, numb, and painful. this poison was not fatal. if it was fatal, it would be easy to get rid of it because the location of the poison was too obvious. on the contrary, this kind of poison targeted all sorts of strange locations. instead, it took a lot of time to clear it, and it was also extremely painful. ¡°did you find anything?¡± ¡°no, we were discovered as soon as we infiltrated.¡± ¡°alright, go and rest. i¡¯ll go back and report.¡± the voice quickly fell silent, leaving only the assassin¡¯s constant scratching and cursing. the next morning, chen fei arrived at the alchemist alliance. ¡°young master, are you here for the mission?¡± qin jinglan looked at chen fei, her eyes flashing. ¡°yes, please report it.¡± chen fei said with a smile. ¡°please wait a moment, young master.¡± qin jinglan actively ran to the counter to report. in just a moment, tu jilin¡¯s figure appeared in front of chen fei. ¡°senior tu!¡± chen fei cupped his hands. ¡°are you planning to submit the pill formula from yesterday, or are there new developments?¡± tu jilin looked at chen fei and asked with uncertainty. seeing chen fei¡¯s confident appearance yesterday, he should not have come to submit the old pill formula. but now, only a day had passed, and there was already a new harvest? what kind of efficiency was this! ¡°senior tu, please try this.¡± chen fei handed over the pill bottle containing the full-veined flying ascent pill. tu jilin subconsciously took it and glanced at chen fei before opening the bottle. a light medicinal fragrance wafted out. tu jilin¡¯s expression changed slightly. this fragrance was very different from the usual flying ascent pill. tu jilin impatiently poured the pill into the porcelain plate. as the flying ascent pill rolled, the pill veins on the top were clearly visible. they were complete pill veins, not half pill veins like yesterday. tu jilin¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he looked at chen fei in surprise. then, he carefully examined the flying ascent pill. he had really refined it? however, it was still impossible to be completely certain. after all, there were actually many ways to make pills form pill veins. the difficult part was how to control the cost of the pills. ¡°you still need to refine it on the spot. at that time, there will be a few people present to verify it.¡± tu jilin finished observing the flying ascent pill and did not find any other problems. he turned to look at chen fei and said. chen fei nodded and did not object. this was the process. chen fei was led to a large pill room. the alliance was very efficient. in just a short while, there were already a few other old pill refiners standing in the pill room. ¡°let¡¯s begin.¡± tu jilin signaled to chen fei that they could start. chen fei nodded his head and began to select the medicinal ingredients. most of them were the original ingredients of the flying ascent pill, and some were other ingredients that chen fei had chosen in order to increase the conflict between the medicinal properties. tu jilin and the others silently watched chen fei¡¯s actions and estimated the cost. compared to the original flying ascent pill, there was not much difference. chen fei checked the pill furnace and did not find any problems. he started the fire, set up the furnace, and the rising flames licked the entire furnace. other than tu jilin, the other alchemists¡¯ expressions were slightly fluctuating. it was obvious that it was their first time seeing such a pill refining technique. it was quite shocking. the medicinal fragrance began to spread, but immediately, the medicinal fragrance gradually became faint, and in the end, it was even barely noticeable. tu jilin and the others looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other¡¯s eyes. he had really used these medicinal herbs to refine a full-veined flying ascent pill. a quarter of an hour passed, and with a dull sound, the lid of the furnace opened. tu jilin and the others could not wait to step forward and look at the situation inside the pill furnace. three flying ascent pills lay quietly in the furnace, the pill patterns clearly visible. ¡°the younger generation is formidable!¡± an alchemist said in a low voice. ¡°little friend, where is your master? i would like to visit another day.¡± another pill refiner couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously. this kind of pill refining method was too curious. ¡°i am self-taught, now under the tutelage of the primordial sword sect.¡± chen fei cupped his hands. tu jilin didn¡¯t say anything. he looked at the flying ascent pill in his hand. it was exactly the same as the one chen fei had sent over. looking at chen fei¡¯s state of ease just now, it was obvious that this kind of refinement could be repeated. in other words, after learning the pill formula, if others had sufficient ability, they could also refine such a flying ascent pill. let¡¯s verify the effects of the medicine. if there¡¯s no problem, i think we can inform the alliance master.¡± tu jilin turned to look at the other alchemists. ¡°of course.¡± ¡°that¡¯s right!¡± the other pill refiners nodded in agreement. they could not wait to see the pill formula. what kind of technique could actually refine such a flying ascent pill? the verification of the medicinal pill passed very quickly. an hour later, chen fei met with the alliance master of the alchemist alliance, wei xingshan. wei xingshan looked at the pill formula in his hand. with his own pill refining skills, he only needed a moment to understand the principle of the pill formula in his hand. he could even refine it immediately. ¡°ingenious, almost all the medicinal properties in the medicinal ingredients were stimulated.¡± wei xingshan shifted his gaze away from the pill formula and raised his head to look at chen fei with a hint of admiration in his eyes. before coming, wei xingshan already knew all of chen fei¡¯s information. he remembered that chen fei came to the alliance for help and said that he was being bullied by hong yuanfeng of the immortal cloud sword sect. ¡°thank you for your praise, alliance master!¡± chen fei cupped his hands. ¡°your refining technique is almost at the peak. however, according to the rules, you still have to wait for more than ten days before i can give you the reward,¡± wei xingshan said with a smile. ¡°junior understands.¡± chen fei nodded. ¡°this pill formula is extraordinary. what do you plan to do with it?¡± chen fei was startled. wasn¡¯t this pill formula used to exchange for the origin awakening pill? why did it sound like it could be used to deal with the ownership of this pill formula? ¡°the alliance set up this mission to encourage everyone to be more innovative. although the pill formulas still have to be sold to the alliance, the profits still belong to you.¡± wei xingshan saw chen fei¡¯s expression and understood that chen fei had misunderstood this mission. he could not help but explain. the huge alchemist alliance actually possessed a huge amount of resources. although such a pill formula was extraordinary, wei xingshan did not really take it seriously. in the end, the flying ascent pill was only a top-notch medicinal pill in the body tempering realm. however, in the eyes of true experts, the body tempering realm was just the beginning. chen fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. he could actually sell the pill formula. now, he had to consider whether to buy it out or split it. the pill formula that chen fei had created actually had obvious advantages and disadvantages. the advantage was naturally that the medicinal efficacy of the flying ascent pill had increased greatly. there were fewer impurities, and it was easier to refine. however, the weakness was also very prominent. that was, the difficulty of refining was actually very high. in the process, extremely complicated control techniques had to be used. at the very least, one had to cultivate the fasting pill to perfection, or even close to perfection, to control the details. in other words, it would probably be very difficult for the majority of tier 7 alchemists to refine the full-veined flying ascent pill. if they were to split the profits, they would probably get a wave of sales dividends in the early stages. however, once their reputation spread, the number of people who would change would probably decrease. ¡°can i use this pill recipe to exchange for the alliance¡¯s thousand thread technique?¡± chen fei suddenly raised his head and asked.. Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Using both carrot and stick chapter 144: using both carrot and stick translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the thousand thread technique could probably be considered the alchemy master alliance¡¯s cornerstone cultivation technique. this was a cultivation technique created by an alchemist. after cultivating it, it would not have any effect on one¡¯s inner strength. in other words, cultivating the thousand thread technique would not increase one¡¯s martial realm. however, if he succeeded in cultivating the thousand thread technique, it would be of great help to his alchemy skills. actually, it wasn¡¯t just alchemy. from what chen fei understood, the thousand thread technique cultivated the heart and mind power of a person. it would allow his control over his mind to become extremely precise so that not only was he like a fish in water when it came to pill concoction, it would also be like adding wings to a tiger when it came to martial arts. putting aside his control of the moves, he planned to break through to the aperture tempering realm in the future. if he could condense his mental strength into threads, whether it was measuring or digging aperture points, it would be twice the result with half the effort. however, as the core cultivation technique of the alchemist alliance, it was extremely difficult to learn the thousand thread sect. the exchange contribution points for the first two levels were 20,000. after that, he could only continue to exchange for cultivation techniques and contribution points. wei xingshan did not say anything. if he bought the pill formula in his hand, it would not be able to get 20,000 contribution points, but it would not be much different. it was possible to split the profits, but it would take some time. chen fei actually wanted to skip this time gap and learn this thousand thread technique early to increase his own strength. ¡°sure, this pill recipe can be exchanged for the first two levels of the thousand thread technique.¡± wei xingshan looked at chen fei and finally nodded in agreement. wei xingshan admired chen fei. since that was the case, he might as well show some kindness. being stingy would be a little petty. two hours later, chen fei left the alchemist alliance. he did not obtain the origin awakening pill for the time being, but chen fei obtained the first two levels of the thousand thread technique. the improvement of one¡¯s martial arts strength had always been fought for. chen fei was constantly preparing for the aperture tempering realm. when his cultivation reached the visceral tempering realm, the aperture tempering realm would be like a natural moat for many people. it would definitely not be a problem for chen fei. time flew by quickly. in the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed. tomorrow was the deadline for the mission. chen fei spent the past ten days cultivating in the inn. he would never go out unless it were necessary. apart from using up time to cultivate better, there were also many people who had come to visit chen fei recently. following chen fei replacing shi changji, chen fei¡¯s reputation began to spread in the alchemist alliance. the mission itself was open, so the alliance would directly announce the progress of the mission. chen fei¡¯s name wasn¡¯t intentionally displayed. this was chen fei¡¯s request. however, in such a huge alliance, there would always be many people who could take advantage of the loopholes. someone would find a way to know who had completed the mission. there were many who came to make friends and recruit him. in the beginning, chen fei had patiently met a few of them. later on, he simply locked himself in the inn and closed the door. only then did chen fei¡¯s ears become a little quieter. in the past ten days, the time he spent on refining the eternal floating pill had increased. it was not because of anything else but because chen fei wanted to earn money, a lot of money, because he wanted to cultivate the thousand thread technique. chen fei had never expected that the cost of the thousand thread technique¡¯s simplified version would be so high. just the first two levels of the simplified version would cost more than ten thousand taels. to chen fei, he could earn the 10,000 silver taels in just 10 days. however, after buying a pill furnace and spending all his money, he had to spend a few days refining pills. only then would he be able to save up the simplification cost. he was planning to return the fifty thousand taels to feng xiupu, but there was no sign of him. the effect of cultivating the thousand thread technique was very good. chen fei directly fused the tranquil origin technique with it and turned it into a new cultivation technique, the thousand origin technique. he worked hard to refine pills because chen fei would follow guo linshan into the mystic realm in another ten days. during this period of time, chen fei had to save a sum of money to enter the interface. this was to prevent any unexpected situations in the mystic realm. chen fei still had money to simplify the required cultivation techniques. this was completely because the strange wind realm had frightened him. at the same time, chen fei wanted to change to a better bow. as he continued cultivating suppressing dragon elephant, chen fei¡¯s strength continued to increase. the bow was too light for chen fei now. the price of a good bow was not cheap. chen fei needed money, so he spent all his free time on alchemy. he did not even have time to look for si yuanhai. of course, he did not look for si yuanhai because there were too many people paying attention to chen fei. if chen fei went to look for si yuanhai like this, even if he disguised himself, he might give himself away. ¡°knock knock knock!¡± ¡°sir, there¡¯s a guest who says he¡¯s your fellow disciple. do you want to meet him?¡± the inn¡¯s staff knocked on the door and asked chen fei in a low voice. ¡°let him come over.¡± chen fei was a little surprised, but he still opened the door. in just a moment, the inn¡¯s waiter led a person to chen fei. chen fei looked at the person with some doubt. chen fei had never seen this person before. ¡°junior brother chen, sorry to disturb you. my name is zeng jingan.¡± zeng jingan looked at chen fei and cupped his hands. ¡°senior brother zeng, why did you come to find me?¡± chen fei welcomed him into the house and poured a cup of tea. although chen fei had some guesses in his heart, he still asked. ¡°in the alchemist alliance, did junior brother complete the task of improving the flying ascent pill?¡± zeng jingan did not beat around the bush and directly asked. ¡°it hasn¡¯t been completed yet. the deadline is tomorrow,¡± chen fei said with a smile. ¡°i didn¡¯t expect that there would be such a great alchemist in the sect.¡± zeng jingan deliberately stood up and cupped his hands at chen fei. chen fei frowned slightly and stood up to return the greeting. zeng jingan was too polite. he probably had a huge ask. ¡°if senior brother ceng has anything to say, you can say it directly.¡± ¡°since junior brother said so, then 1 will be straightforward.¡± zeng jingan looked at chen fei and said in a deep voice, ¡°i hope that after junior martial brother obtains the origin awakening pill, you can sell it to me. the price is negotiable. as long as you are willing to sell, i will agree.¡± chen fei¡¯s expression did not change. he looked at zeng jingan and shook his head slightly. ¡°i¡¯m afraid 1 can¡¯t promise you this. 1 have other uses for this origin awakening pill, so i won¡¯t sell it.¡± ¡°this origin awakening pill is very important to me!¡± hearing chen fei¡¯s words, zeng jingan¡¯s originally gentle expression suddenly changed. his voice suddenly became louder, and his eyes stared straight at chen fei. zeng jingan seemed to have noticed his current state. he lowered his voice and whispered, ¡°my father was injured a year ago, and his cultivation base was greatly damaged. he has been depressed ever since. i have been searching for the origin awakening pill but to no avail.¡± as zeng jingan spoke, his voice involuntarily became louder. he leaned toward chen fei and said loudly, ¡°you and i are fellow disciples, and my father fought for the sect, which led to our current situation.¡± ¡°moreover, i¡¯ve already said earlier that as long as you¡¯re willing to give me a price, i¡¯ll accept it. it¡¯s not like i¡¯ll take your origin awakening pill for free!¡± chen fei looked at zeng jingan¡¯s furious and even somewhat overbearing appearance, and his expression darkened. this origin awakening pill was won by chen fei himself. how he dealt with it was completely his own freedom. now, there was actually someone using sect relations to pressure him. simply laughable! ¡°i told you, i have other uses for this pill, so i won¡¯t sell it,¡± chen fei said in a deep voice. ¡°do you know how hard it has been for me to find the origin awakening pill these two years? junior brother chen, you should take pity on me and give me this origin awakening pill. although my zeng family is nothing in the sect, you can come to my zeng family if you need anything in the future.¡± zeng jingan clenched his fists tightly and looked at chen fei threateningly. zeng family was in primordial sword sect, but it was still very easy to target an inner disciple. ¡°i think i¡¯ve already made myself clear. senior brother, 1 still have things to do, so i¡¯m sorry 1 can¡¯t entertain you!¡± chen fei stood up. he didn¡¯t see eye to eye with the guest, and there was nothing else to talk about. chen fei began to send him off. ¡°chen fei, although the origin awakening pill is good, you have to be able to hold on to it!¡± zeng jingan stood up and looked at chen fei with a gloomy expression. the gentleness and generosity he had shown just now had long disappeared. or rather, zeng jingan¡¯s current expression was his original appearance. ¡°are you threatening me?¡± chen fei laughed softly. ¡°i¡¯m just stating facts. chen fei, i think you should reconsider. don¡¯t delay yourself!¡± zeng jingan looked down at chen fei with hostility. ¡°please!¡± chen fei pointed at the door. zeng jingan looked at chen fei coldly before turning around and leaving the inn. chen fei frowned slightly, thinking about the meaning in zeng jingan¡¯s words. two days ago, when chen fei actually used the pigeon to send a letter back to the sect, asking feng xiupu to come to the immortal cloud city for a trip. after all, the origin awakening pill was a sacred healing medicine. after chen fei exchanged for it, he planned to let feng xiupu consume it directly in the immortal cloud city. otherwise, if chen fei brought the origin awakening pill back to the sect, something would probably happen on the way. however, chen fei did not expect that before other troubles arrived, the first person to come and threaten him was actually his own sect. ¡°logically speaking, master should be here!¡± feng xiupu hadn¡¯t arrived yet, so chen fei didn¡¯t think too much about it and thought that feng xiupu was delayed by something. now that he thought about zeng jingan¡¯s words, could it be that his flying pigeon had not returned to the sect at all? chen fei came to the courtyard and took out a carrier pigeon. he wrote a note and stuffed it beside the carrier pigeon¡¯s leg before letting it fly. chen fei¡¯s figure leaped and came to the roof. he watched the carrier pigeon fly away. just as the carrier pigeon was about to turn into a black dot, an arrow suddenly flew by, and the carrier pigeon fell directly. chen fei¡¯s eyes narrowed. his carrier pigeon had really been intercepted. perhaps it was zeng jingan, or perhaps it was someone else, but it was obvious that they did not want chen fei¡¯s information to be transmitted back to the sect. he might as well shoot the messenger pigeon down. it was as if an invisible net was quietly approaching. if chen fei dared to leave immortal cloud city alone, he would probably face even more danger! and regardless of whether chen fei left the city or not, when chen fei obtained the origin awakening pill, all sorts of things would truly come one after another. chen fei stood in place and thought for a moment. an hour later, chen fei appeared in the alchemist alliance. ¡°young master?¡± qin jinglan looked at chen fei in confusion. ¡°set up a mission to send a message to feng xiupu of the primordial sword sect.¡± chen fei revealed a smile on his face.. if he had the ability, he could also take a look at the people from the alchemist alliance! Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: The Best Soldier Strikes the Wise chapter 145: the best soldier strikes the wise translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation immortal cloud city, in the courtyard purchased by the zeng family. zeng jingan came before a middle-aged man and whispered, ¡°eldest uncle, that chen fei didn¡¯t agree to sell the origin awakening pill. he simply doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s good for him.¡± ¡°we found out about this a little late, so we were more or less passive.¡± zeng guanwen shook his head slightly. ¡°who would have thought that there would be such a master of alchemy in the sect.¡± ¡°i heard from the servants that chen fei left the inn and went to the alchemist alliance. if he hides in the alliance and doesn¡¯t come out, it will be very difficult for us to do anything to him.¡± zeng jingan started to walk around somewhat irritably. origin awakening pills were quite precious, and the quantity that flowed out had always been very small. now that he had finally found one, and it was obtained by a disciple of the primodial sword sect, such an opportunity was even more rare. ¡°now, we¡¯re not the only ones keeping an eye on him. he is at the marrow tempering realm. if he didn¡¯t have other helpers, it would be difficult for him to hold on to this pill.¡± zeng guanwen smiled. ¡°i¡¯m just afraid that when the time comes, the origin awakening pill will be obtained by others!¡±zeng jingan frowned. ¡°not good, not good. chen fei issued a mission in the alchemist alliance and sent a message to feng xiupu.¡± suddenly, a guard ran in and said to zeng guanwen. the expressions of zeng guanwen and the other two changed slightly. when they saw chen fei enter the alchemist alliance, they thought that he wanted to obtain protection. they did not expect chen fei to directly issue a mission. ¡°looks like he discovered that his information was intercepted, so he might as well let the alchemist alliance help him pass it on. what a cunning kid!¡± zeng guanwen frowned. he was able to remain calm because the origin awakening pill had not yet reached chen fei¡¯s hands. moreover, the information that chen fei had sent had actually been intercepted by all parties. when the origin awakening pill was distributed tomorrow, all parties would work together to force chen fei to make a choice. he was only at the marrow tempering realm, and although it was the immortal cloud city, it did not mean that it was absolutely safe. it was normal for something to happen occasionally. but if feng xiupu came to immortal cloud city, it would be a big problem. although he was only in the visceral tempering realm, he was definitely stronger than an ordinary visceral tempering realm cultivator. even if a few ordinary visceral tempering realm cultivators attacked together, they would not be able to deal with a single strike from feng xiupu. ¡°uncle, should we send someone to stop the person who accepted the mission?¡± zeng jingan said. ¡°the news can¡¯t be stopped. the alchemist alliance has its own channels to spread the news, and there was no need for people to go there personally.¡± zeng guanwen shook his head. even if he could intercept it, zeng guanwen would not have such thoughts. dealing with chen fei and dealing with the alchemist alliance were completely different concepts. probably no one would do such a thing for the sake of an origin awakening pill. a few hundred years ago, the alchemist alliance was just a place where a group of alchemists joined a group to get some warmth. now, it had become a colossus and had a huge connection with the surrounding sects. if it wasn¡¯t for this, why would wei xingshan not manage the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s pill peak, and why would he go to the alchemist alliance to be the alliance master and even spend so much effort to develop the alliance? ¡°then can we ask the sect to assign a mission to feng xiupu and transfer him away for a few days?¡± zeng jingan asked. ¡°it might have been possible in the past, but with your father¡¯s injury, our zeng family¡¯s influence in the sect has weakened. without a suitable reason, we can¡¯t mobilize an expert like feng xiupu.¡± zeng guanwen thought for a moment and finally shook his head. things were different now, and the zeng family was in a declining state, which was why they cared so much about this origin awakening pill. this was because it was very likely that this pill would allow the zeng family to return to its former glory and not fall into decline like it was now. ¡°then what should we do?¡± zeng jingan knew feng xiupu. if feng xiupu came to the immortal cloud city, most likely, everyone who was eyeing this origin awakening pill would restrain themselves. otherwise, without a certain number of visceral tempering realm experts surrounding them, they really wouldn¡¯t be able to take down feng xiupu. moreover, they would have to be prepared for feng xiupu to kill a few people. zeng guanwen did not answer. he frowned and thought of various ways. ¡°that chen fei didn¡¯t take out the origin awakening pill because he wanted to give it to feng xiupu, right?¡± zeng jingan suddenly said. zeng guanwen was stunned and then nodded. the probability was very high. because of his injuries, feng xiupu¡¯s cultivation level dropped. if he consumed the origin awakening pill, there was a high chance that he could recover from his injuries and return to the aperture tempering realm. an aperture tempering realm cultivator could protect a family for hundreds of years. feng xiupu was alone, and reaching the aperture tempering state was naturally beneficial to his disciples. zeng guanwen suddenly envied feng xiupu¡¯s good luck. according to the information he had received, chen fei had only been feng xiupu¡¯s disciple for a few months. in just a few months, chen fei was actually willing to give the origin awakening pill to feng xiupu. what kind of luck did he have to be able to receive such a disciple? zeng guanwen had also taken in many disciples, but he knew that he was still in trouble. there was nothing else he could help with. this situation was like the difference between heaven and earth. use the lightning bird to send a message to the people in the clan. tell them to look for feng xiupu. tell them that i¡¯m at luya mountain and that 1 need his help. if things go well. i will give him the divine refinement chant¡± zeng guanwen said in a serious voice. ¡°divine refinement chant? feng xiupu¡¯s cultivation level didn¡¯t seem to be able to use this technique.¡± zeng jingan asked in confusion. the divine refinement chant was a cultivation technique passed down by the zeng family. even the primordial sword sect didn¡¯t have it. the primordial sword sect didn¡¯t force the people in the sect to hand over their cultivation techniques to the sect. of course, if you were willing to hand them over, you would be rewarded. when cultivated to a high level, the divine refinement chant could stimulate the core soul energy in one fell swoop and nourish the inner strength. using spirit to supplement strength, increasing the cultivation speed of body tempering realm martial artists. the stronger the spirit, the faster the cultivation speed. moreover, because he often stimulated his mental strength, it had a certain tempering effect on his mental strength. it could be considered an extremely good martial arts secret manual. however, the effect of the divine refinement chant would be reduced when one reached the visceral tempering realm. it would have no effect on those above the visceral tempering realm. with feng xiupu¡¯s current cultivation, the divine refinement chant wouldn¡¯t be of any help at all. ¡°it¡¯s probably for his disciple.¡± zeng guanwen sighed slightly, looked at zeng jingan, and said in a deep voice, ¡°if i lure feng xiupu away, then how we obtain the origin awakening pill will depend on you.¡± ¡°this origin awakening pill can¡¯t escape from my grasp!¡± zeng jingan said loudly, his eyes flashing with a cold light. at that time, if chen fei still didn¡¯t know what was good for him, then he couldn¡¯t blame him for using some tricks. an hour later, feng xiupu appeared in luya mountain and saw zeng guanwen. ¡°what do you want?¡± feng xiupu asked directly. ¡°i found a demon beast nest. there should be flying feather grass inside. when the time comes, you and i will work together to kill the demon beast. if it¡¯s done, i¡¯ll give you the divine refinement chant you want.¡± zeng guanwen looked at feng xiupu and smiled. ¡°1 need to pass on the divine refinement chant to my disciples. your zeng family can¡¯t restrict it,¡± feng xiupu said in a deep voice. ¡°that¡¯s only natural, so 1 can only give you 20% of the demon beast harvest and flying feather grass.¡± zeng guanwen sighed in his heart. as a master, he should devote himself to finding a suitable cultivation method for his disciple. when the disciple had the opportunity, he would immediately repay the master. to be honest, zeng guanwen was a little envious of this kind of feeling. unfortunately, he could not do it himself. ¡°alright, lead the way.¡± feng xiupu felt that zeng jingan¡¯s gaze was a little strange, but he didn¡¯t take it to heart. ¡°the demon beast nest is over there.¡± zeng guanwen pointed in a direction and disappeared. this demon beast nest was not fabricated by zeng guanwen. it was discovered by the zeng family members. he had wanted to find an opportunity to lead his men to encircle and annihilate them, but he had not taken action for a long time. now that it was just right, he could use it. two days were necessary to surround and kill the demon beasts, from the investigation to the final action. and tomorrow, if there were no other accidents, it would be the end of the alchemist alliance¡¯s mission. zeng guanwen hoped that zeng jingan could be more hardworking. no matter what method he used, as long as he didn¡¯t leave any evidence, even if he killed chen fei, it would be fine. even if he was suspected of getting the origin awakening pill and the zeng family regained the battle strength of the aperture tempering state, he could find a way to suppress all of this. immortal cloud city, alchemist alliance. chen fei spent 100 contribution points to get the alchemist alliance to help pass on the news. chen fei did not go anywhere else and stayed in the alliance, waiting for feedback. chen fei strolled along the way and listened to the other alchemists discussing alchemy techniques. he had a small harvest. qin jinglan silently followed behind chen fei. looking at chen fei¡¯s broad back, a silly smile appeared on her face from time to time. ¡°feng xiupu isn¡¯t in the sect at the moment, so your message hasn¡¯t arrived. it might take two days.¡± after strolling for a long time, chen fei walked around the alliance residence and opened his eyes. just as he returned to the counter, someone reported chen fei¡¯s mission status. ¡°not in the sect?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. his first reaction was that feng xiupu might have been lured away by someone else and was deliberately preventing feng xiupu from coming to the immortal cloud city. ¡°this world doesn¡¯t have any means of real-time communication. it¡¯s too difficult to find someone.¡± chen fei cursed in his heart. he had no idea where feng xiupu had gone. ¡°does the alliance provide accommodation?¡± chen fei¡¯s heart suddenly moved as he looked at qin jinglan. ¡°yes, but if you want to live in the alliance, you have to spend contribution points every day.¡± although qin jinglan was a little puzzled by chen fei¡¯s question, she still nodded. in the alliance residence, there were actually quite a number of rooms. many pill refiners would stay in the alliance residence when they were in the mood for research. there were also many pill refiners who were reclusive and could not communicate with others. they could only have common topics with other pill refiners and might as well live in the alliance. many of them were hiding from their enemies. the alchemist alliance provided protection, but that was only after the matter was settled. it was only after something happened to you that the alliance would help you. at that time, you might be dead. some pill refiners simply hid in the alliance and didn¡¯t go anywhere. in the alliance, as long as one had enough contribution points, they could provide most of the things. there was no problem at all. ¡°how many contribution points do i need per day?¡± chen fei asked. ¡°normal rooms cost 10 contribution points per day,¡± qin jinglan recalled for a moment and said. chen fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. he could totally afford this price. he still had more than 1,000 contribution points left from the pill formula he sold last time.. how long could he stay there for? Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Losing the Wife and Losing the Soldier chapter 146: losing the wife and losing the soldier translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation moreover, chen fei did not need to stay here for a few days. in the most extreme case, feng xiupu would only be gone for more than ten days because the secret realms of the four sects were about to open, and feng xiupu would definitely return. even if feng xiupu didn¡¯t see the message from the alchemist alliance, he would still come to immortal cloud city to look for chen fei. chen fei didn¡¯t know how many people were coveting the origin awakening pill outside. anyway, they were bullying him because of his low cultivation. if he kept his hands clean, he might be able to get rid of him without anyone knowing. being a small fish carrying gold through the bustling city tends to lead to all kinds of strange thoughts running through other people¡¯s minds. however, chen fei did not have the slightest intention of fighting them head-on. if they really fought, chen fei would not obtain anything. it was not like he would win and obtain another origin awakening pill. since that was the case, it would be better for chen to stay in the alliance. ¡°is there a hot spring in the alliance?¡± chen fei suddenly asked. it was convenient to refine pills here, and it did not affect one¡¯s cultivation technique. the only thing was that the suppressing dragon elephant needed boiling water to increase its experience points. yes, but a room like that costs 50 contribution points per day.¡± qin jinglan seemed to have thought of something as her face turned slightly red. chen fei looked at qin jinglan. was asking if there was a hot spring in the alliance a strange question? why did she have such an expression? fifty contribution points a day was a little expensive. chen fei¡¯s current contribution points could only allow him to stay for less than a month. including food and drink, he probably had even less time. however, as mentioned before, chen fei did not really need to stay for that long. as long as it didn¡¯t affect his cultivation technique and he could still ensure his safety, chen fei was willing to spend these contribution points. wasn¡¯t money meant to be spent? the sun rose in the east and set in the west, and night fell. ¡°are you sure chen fei hasn¡¯t come out yet?¡± hundreds of meters away from the alchemist alliance¡¯s headquarters, zeng jingan looked at his subordinates, his tone filled with doubt. in just a moment, the alchemist alliance would be closing for the day. ¡°young master, we have been keeping an eye on him, but we didn¡¯t see chen fei come out.¡± the subordinate quickly replied. zeng jingan frowned slightly, suspecting that chen fei had used a disguise technique and had already sneaked out. however, there were people in the alliance who kept an eye on chen fei. if they lost him, they would immediately report back, but there was no news. young master, something happened! a figure rushed over from afar and came to zeng jingan¡¯s side. he said in a low voice, ¡°i just confirmed that chen fei has already settled down in the alchemist alliance and won¡¯t be coming out tonight.¡± zeng jingan¡¯s eyes widened slightly. the alchemist alliance actually provided lodging? zeng jingan was not an alchemist, so he naturally would not pay attention to the specifics of the alchemist alliance. he only understood some general information. zeng jingan really did not expect that the alchemist alliance would have a residence and that chen fei would actually move in directly. wasn¡¯t he being too cautious? nothing had happened yet, and chen fei had directly placed himself in the safest place. zeng jingan¡¯s mind was a bit confused. zeng guanwen had finally lured feng xiupu away, but this method of luring him away could not delay for more than a few days. he originally thought that after chen fei obtained the origin awakening pill tomorrow, it would be the time for each family to display their strengths. in the end, chen fei directly took drastic measures and directly hid in the alchemist alliance, not showing his face. what about that chi defeng? where is he now?¡± zeng jingan suddenly thought of chi defeng. in terms of close relationships, other than the few people in the sect, chen fei probably only had chi defeng. now, if he wanted to lure chen fei out, it seemed that he could only start from chi defeng. ¡°during the day, chi defeng and his wife and concubines also entered the alchemist alliance,¡± the subordinate lowered his head and said. the alchemist alliance allows non-alchemists to stay in?¡± zeng jingan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°ordinary alchemists don¡¯t have this right, but chen fei is a tier 7 alchemist, so he has the right to bring his family to stay,¡± the subordinate said weakly. ¡°bang! zeng jingan suddenly shouted angrily and slammed his palm onto a green stone at the side. the green stone suddenly shattered, causing the passersby to dodge in fear. ¡°young master, what should we do now?¡± the subordinate swallowed his saliva and asked nervously, afraid that zeng jingan would vent his anger on them. zeng jingan frowned and thought hard, but he couldn¡¯t think of another way. the various situations that he had set up before, even the various thoughts of torture after capturing chen fei, were completely useless under chen fei¡¯s move. chen fei did not disappear. you could see him, yet you could not touch him at all. if you dared to use force in the alchemist alliance, then the alchemist alliance would let you understand how the alliance had stood in the immortal cloud city for hundreds of years without falling. ¡°let¡¯s go back first!¡± zeng jingan suppressed his anger, threw out a sentence, and disappeared from the spot. the few subordinates looked at each other and did not dare to say anything more. they followed behind zeng jingan dejectedly. at this moment, not only was zeng jingan a little dumbfounded, but the other people who wanted to obtain the origin awakening pill were also a little dumbfounded. they were rendered speechless by chen fei¡¯s actions. after thinking about all kinds of situations, everyone just did not expect chen fei to move into the alchemist alliance so directly. they had not done anything too provocative to chen fei previously because they were afraid that something would happen. they were all thinking that after chen fei obtained the origin awakening pill was when they would take action. however, the moment chen fei sensed danger, he immediately avoided all possibilities of confronting them. now they really didn¡¯t know what to do. in the alchemist alliance. ¡°i didn¡¯t expect that there would be such a luxurious residence in the alchemist alliance.¡± chi defeng clicked his tongue in wonder as he looked at chen fei¡¯s courtyard. there was even a hot spring. it was too extravagant. ¡°it¡¯s just too expensive.¡± after the tour, chi defeng couldn¡¯t help but add with some heartache. he often came to the alchemist alliance, so chi defeng was very clear about the value of alliance contribution points. this courtyard with a hot spring actually costs 50 contribution points a day. compared to the so-called heaven rooms outside, it was much more expensive. we¡¯re just staying a few days.¡± chen fei laughed softly. the only thing was that he had to pause his money-making pace for a while. however, he could refine the pills and sell them in one go. it was not a problem. the two of them chatted for a while before chi defeng moved into the guest room next door. there were three rooms in this courtyard that cost 50 contribution points a day. chen fei did not need to spend another 10 contribution points to rent another room. chen fei returned to his room, sat cross-legged, and began to cultivate. as for the chaos outside, chen fei did not care about it now. on the afternoon of the second day, the mission to improve the flying ascent pill was officially completed. chen fei became the final winner, and wei xingshan also handed the origin awakening pill to chen fei. chen fei curiously opened the bottle stopper and looked at the origin awakening pill in the bottle. a faint fragrance drifted into chen fei¡¯s nose. in a trance, chen fei felt that his body had become transparent, and his energy, blood, and inner strength had become full of vitality. the medicinal fragrance of the origin awakening pill has some effect on those at the body tempering realm. it¡¯s good for the body just smelling it for a long time.¡± wei xingshan looked at chen fei¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but smile. the main ingredient of the origin awakening pill was the spirit fruit of the spirit tree of the immortal cloud sword sect. it naturally contained a vigorous vitality, which was not comparable to ordinary medicinal herbs. ¡°thank you, alliance master!¡± chen fei opened his eyes and stuffed the medicine bottle back into the bottle before cupping his hands at wei xingshan. the origin awakening pill is indeed a little too precious to the current you. you¡¯d better make plans early to avoid hurting yourself.¡± wei xingshan kindly reminded him. ¡°junior understands.¡± chen fei nodded. wei xingshan did not say anything more. after encouraging chen fei a few times, chen fei tactfully took his leave. outside the door, tu jilin was waiting at the side. when he saw chen fei come out, tu jilin went forward and followed beside chen fei. ¡°senior tu, what¡¯s the matter?¡± chen fei saw tu jilin¡¯s attitude and could not help but ask. ¡°i¡¯m helping someone pass a message. 1¡¯11 leave after i¡¯m done.¡± tu jilin looked at chen fei and said with a smile, ¡°someone told me to tell you that if you want to sell the origin awakening pill, everything can be discussed as long as you agree. money, cultivation methods, mystical ingredients, asnything.¡± chen fei didn¡¯t say anything. he knew that tu jilin hadn¡¯t finished speaking. ¡°everyone else is guessing that you want to hand this origin awakening pill over to feng xiupu. however, this gift is too much, so there was no need to do so.¡± tu jilin said with a smile. these words of sowing discord are a little low.¡± chen fei shook his head. ¡°hahaha, 1 think so too. the other party¡¯s original words were basically like that. i simply transmitted them word for word.¡± tu jilin laughed out loud. ¡°if the other party didn¡¯t find someone 1 can¡¯t reject, i¡¯d feel disgusted just listening to these words. anyway, my words have already spread. whatever decision you make, it¡¯s up to you.¡± tu jilin patted chen fei¡¯s shoulder and turned to leave. chen fei looked at the medicine bottle in his hand. one origin awakening pill actually attracted so many evil people. in the future, if there were other precious things to be found, it would only attract more attention. if one were weak, one would naturally be bullied. if one did not want to be bullied, they could only desperately increase their strength. if it weren¡¯t enough to train the organs, then he would train the apertures. if it weren¡¯t enough to train the apertures, then he would train beyond the apertures! two days later, zeng jingan returned to immortal cloud city, exhausted. he didn¡¯t have time to rest, so he called zeng jingan over. ¡°how is the matter of the origin awakening pill?¡¯ zeng guanwen leaned back in his chair. the strength of the demon beast was beyond his imagination, but what was even more beyond his imagination was feng xiupu¡¯s strength. they were both in the visceral tempering realm, but the strength feng xiupu displayed made zeng guanwen feel inferior. especially when the green ridge sword was unsheathed, zeng guanwen had the illusion that he was facing someone in the aperture tempering realm. the demonic beast had caused quite a bit of trouble for the two of them, but in the end, it was still slain by feng xiupu¡¯s sword. zeng guanwen rushed back to the immortal cloud city now, hoping that he had already obtained the origin awakening pill. he wanted to go back and let his younger brother take it to recover his strength in the aperture tempering realm. otherwise, they might not have the strength to deal with feng xiupu¡¯s revenge. when zeng jingan heard zeng guanwen¡¯s question, he lowered his head with an ugly expression and said in a muffled voice, ¡°the origin awakening pill is still in chen fei¡¯s hands.¡± ¡°i gave you such a long time, and you actually still can¡¯t get the origin awakening pill!¡± zeng guanwen stood up in anger and shouted in dissatisfaction. ¡°chen fei directly moved into the alchemist alliance and hasn¡¯t shown his face recently. what can 1 do?¡± zeng jingan shouted loudly. it seemed like he wanted to vent out all the grievances he had felt over the past few days. this chen fei staying in the alchemist alliance, he really had no way to circumvent it at all. zeng guanwen was stunned. obviously, he did not expect such a result. he slowly sat back in his chair and sighed heavily. this time, it was a double loss. he handed over the divine refinement chant, but in the end, he did not even have the chance to see the origin awakening pill. now that feng xiupu had returned to the sect, he would soon receive news that he would come to the immortal cloud city. the zeng family would have no chance at obtaining the origin awakening pill at all.. Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Sword Intent chapter 147: sword intent translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation an hour later, feng xiupu appeared at the headquarters of the alliance. ¡°master!¡± chen fei looked at feng xiupu with some surprise. it had been two days, and feng xiupu finally received the message and came. chen fei took out the origin awakening pill from his pocket and handed it directly to feng xiupu. feng xiupu glanced at chen fei, then at the origin awakening pill, feeling a sense of unreality. the alchemist alliance had a mission that rewarded the origin awakening pill. feng xiupu had heard about it before, but he didn¡¯t pay much attention to it. not because he didn¡¯t care but because feng xiupu knew that no matter what happened to the pill, it would never end up in his hands. over the years, his cultivation had declined, and feng xiupu seemed to have become accustomed to it. only occasionally, when he dreamed of that battle, did feng xiupu realize that he was now only at the visceral tempering realm. even when using his old companion, the green ridge sword, feng xiupu had to be cautious, fearing that it would exacerbate his injuries. feng xiupu hesitated for a moment as he looked at the origin awakening pill, then reached out and took it. a day later, a sword intent soared into the sky from the backyard of the alchemist alliance, shaking everyone within a few hundred meters. the sword intent lingered in the air for a moment before slowly dissipating. upon seeing this scene, those who had been paying attention to the origin awakening pill couldn¡¯t help but sigh. obviously, the origin awakening pill had found its intended owner, and they were no longer able to scheme for it. zeng guanwen looked at the sword intent with envy. feng xiupu¡¯s foundation was truly powerful. with the origin awakening pill healing his injuries, feng xiupu had directly returned to the aperture tempering realm. given time, feng xiupu could easily recover his peak state. he might even have a great chance of advancing further in the future. to rise from the ashes is not something everyone can achieve. zeng jingan gritted his teeth tightly. the origin awakening pill was clearly so close to him, and his father could have regained his strength. yet, chen fei had given the origin awakening pill to feng xiupu. ¡°this matter is not over!¡± zeng jingan¡¯s face darkened. he had heard that chen fei would enter the four sects¡¯ mystic realm, and coincidentally, zeng jingan would also enter because he had passed the sect¡¯s temperament test and was a true disciple of the primordial sword sect. half a day later, feng xiupu returned to the primordial sword sect, while chen fei remained in the alchemist alliance. to prevent impulsive individuals, chen fei decided to stay in the alliance until the opening of the four sects¡¯ mystic realm, avoiding any disturbances in his cultivation. ¡°that kid still hasn¡¯t come out?¡¯ ¡°he¡¯s still hiding in the alchemist alliance and won¡¯t come out.¡± ¡°fucker, how can he hide so well when there¡¯s so much heat!¡± ¡°forget it, let¡¯s go. it¡¯s not worth it to keep fighting.¡± ¡°let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go.¡± some people cursed loudly when they found out that chen fei was still staying in the alchemist alliance, but in the end, they reluctantly left. alchemy and earning money became the main focus of chen fei¡¯s days, but he also found more time for cultivation. in addition to the newly fused thousand thread technique, before feng xiupu left, he gave chen fei a new cultivation technique called divine refinement chant. ¡°this is a technique from the zeng family.¡± feng xiupu had already learned about the zeng family¡¯s plot, and the zeng family needed to give feng xiupu an explanation for this. feng xiupu had never practiced the divine refinement chant himself, so he couldn¡¯t teach chen fei much about it. however, chen fei spent more than an hour contemplating it and managed to record it in the interface. because the technique was somewhat special, chen fei didn¡¯t integrate it into his other cultivation techniques but simplified it separately. the money in chen fei¡¯s wallet quickly depleted, and he finally understood the true meaning of this cultivation technique. although it was named divine refinement chant, it was more about replenishing the spirit and cultivating internal energy. but as his proficiency increased, chen fei discovered that the divine refinement chant greatly enhanced his mental power¡¯s explosive force. the speed of chen fei¡¯s internal energy cultivation once again increased. with the help of the fifth layer of the origin connection technique and the divine refinement chant, chen fei¡¯s cultivation of internal energy progressed at an astonishing speed. originally, chen fei estimated that it would take about a year to break through to the visceral tempering realm. but now, it seemed that it was possible to achieve it in seven or eight months, and as the proficiency of the divine refinement chant increased, the time could be further shortened. alchemy, cultivation, and soaking in hot springs became chen fei¡¯s repetitive daily routine, but he enjoyed it. nothing made him happier than seeing his own progress every day. qin jinglan occasionally found time to visit chen fei. chatting with him made qin jinglan happy for the whole day. this became chen fei¡¯s only solace. ten days flew by, and the trial for the disciples of the four sects was approaching. chen fei left the alchemist alliance and returned to the primordial sword sect. the first layer of the thousand thread technique had reached perfection, and chen fei was currently practicing the second layer. his control over his mental power became more refined, and he could even roughly mold it into threads. the divine refinement chant reached the level of mastery and was on the verge of perfection. chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed of internal energy further increased, and his mental power had gained a certain explosive force. the most obvious characteristic was that the power of eternity moment seemed to have increased significanly. the suppressing dragon elephant was still at the level of mastery, and a little over ten days was not enough time for it to truly advance to the next stage. nevertheless, with every bit of experience added to the suppressing dragon elephant, chen fei could feel the bestowal of power. compared to when the suppressing dragon elephant had just reached the mastery level, chen fei felt that his strength had increased by about twenty percent, which was a quite significant improvement. chen fei was very satisfied. he looked forward to the moment when the suppressing dragon elephant truly reached great completion, wondering what changes he would undergo. chen fei arrived at a weapon shop where the atmosphere was lively, with the continuous sound of forging blades. ¡°customer, what do you need?¡± the shopkeeper looked at chen fei with a smile on his face. ¡°a strong bow,¡± chen fei spoke up. with the trial approaching, chen fei needed to make all the necessary preparations, and a powerful bow was something he had been wanting to exchange for. ¡°please come this way, customer.¡± the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes brightened, and he quickly led chen fei into the shop. forging a bow and arrow was not easy, and the better the bow, the higher the price. the shop indeed had several strong bows in stock. ¡°customer, how about this bow and arrow?¡± the shopkeeper led chen fei to a wall covered with bows and arrows and took one down. chen fei looked at the bow in his hand. it had simple engravings on its surface. holding the bow with his left hand and pulling the string with his hand, chen fei effortlessly drew the bow into a full moon shape. ¡°it¡¯s too light.¡± chen fei returned the bow and shook his head. this bow would have been just right if it had been right after chen fei¡¯s breakthrough to the marrow tempering realm. however, after more than a month had passed, the bow had become too light for chen fei. the shopkeeper looked slightly surprised as he glanced at chen fei. he had sensed chen fei¡¯s aura and thought the bow would be sufficient, but he hadn¡¯t expected chen fei to easily draw it. is it innate divine power? ¡°what about this one?¡± the shopkeeper changed to another bow and handed it to chen fei. again, without any effort, chen fei effortlessly drew the bow into a full moon shape. the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes widened slightly. this bow should be sufficient for a cultivator at the visceral tempering realm, but chen fei had effortlessly drawn it. it was truly astonishing. without chen fei saying anything, the shopkeeper quickly took down another bow from the wall. this repetition was a blow to his credibility, and it seemed like his judgment was flawed. chen fei received the third bow handed to him by the shopkeeper, and as soon as he held it, he felt its weight, which was quite heavy. ¡°this bow is infused with meteorite iron,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile. ¡°for ordinary practitioners at the marrow tempering realm, without knowledge of archery, they can only forcefully draw it.¡± chen fei nodded slightly, naturally positioning his body in the most suitable state for exerting force. in the next moment, he effortlessly drew the bow into a full moon shape. the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment. what kind of strange power was this? the shopkeeper realized that he had encountered a true expert today. he called over an assistant and whispered something in his ear. the assistant immediately ran to the backyard and returned shortly with a bow case. ¡°this bow is the strongest one in our shop,¡± the shopkeeper said as he handed the bow to chen fei. ¡°more than eighty percent of the bow¡¯s body is made of meteorite iron. my late father learned a bit about forging spirit weapons and attempted to create this bow and arrow.¡± chen fei looked at the bow and arrow in his hand. it wasn¡¯t a spiritual weapon, nor could it be considered a half-spiritual weapon. it was just an ordinary weapon. chen fei felt that the shopkeeper had told him a story to try and inflate the price. the value of a weapon sometimes depends on whether it has a story behind it, and the price can vary greatly because of it. chen fei gripped the bowstring with his right hand and began to exert force. ¡°boom! boom! boom!¡± the bowstring made a dull sound as chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened. despite disregarding the shopkeeper¡¯s story, the bow was indeed strong and fully met his requirements. ¡°hey!¡± chen fei let out a low shout, and with the added power characteristic, the bow and arrow were drawn into a full moon shape. the shopkeeper was truly dumbfounded this time. chen fei could still draw the bow effortlessly, which was truly amazing. it was mainly because chen fei¡¯s cultivation at the marrow tempering realm was so deceptive. ¡°this will do,¡± chen fei said as he returned the bowstring to its original state and looked at the bow and arrow with a smile on his face. with this bow, chen fei¡¯s intimidation within the mystic realm would undoubtedly increase. early the next morning, chen fei returned to the primordial sword sect and noticed a subtle change in the mood of his fellow disciples under master feng xiupu¡¯s tutelage. upon a brief moment of thought, it suddenly dawned on chen fei. feng xiupu¡¯s restoration of cultivation in the aperture tempering realm had elevated his status within the sect. naturally, as feng xiupu¡¯s disciple, chen fei¡¯s position had also changed to some extent. having an aperture tempering realm expert as a backer was not something easily obtained within the primordial sword sect. ¡°well done, junior martial brother,¡± guo lingshan said, patting chen fei¡¯s shoulder with force. guo lingshan was already aware of the reason for feng xiupu¡¯s restoration of cultivation and was happier about it than anyone else. it wasn¡¯t just because they gained an aperture tempering realm backer; it was primarily because feng xiupu had regained his strength and resolved the knot in his heart, and chen fei was willing to handover the origin awakening pill. these factors were what truly thrilled guo lingshan. ¡°a few days ago, master went to the zeng family,¡± guo lingshan suddenly said. ¡°and then?¡± chen fei asked curiously. ¡°after master came out in less than a quarter of an hour, the zeng family closed its doors to visitors for a month. hahaha!¡± guo lingshan burst into laughter. a smile formed on chen fei¡¯s face as well. it seemed that the zeng family had received quite a beating. chen fei stayed in the sect for two days. on the third morning, feng xiupu led chen fei and guo lingshan to the martial arts arena within the sect. there was already a group of people gathered there.. Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Survival of the fittest chapter 148: survival of the fittest translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the disciples who truly accepted the trial of the true inheritance, accumulated over the years, totaled forty-six people. adding those like chen fei who followed, the total number reached ninety-two. among the crowd, chen fei saw zeng jingan, and zeng jingan naturally noticed chen fei. in their gaze, there was a sense of coldness. chen fei frowned slightly and ignored it, observing the others. among the true seeds of the true inheritance, many had already reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm but deliberately refrained from breaking through in order to inherit the true inheritance. for example, guo lingshan was considered one of the lower-cultivated true seeds. half an hour later, all the personnel arrived, and wu guangyin appeared in front of everyone alone, exerting his imposing aura. ¡°the trial of the true inheritance is a competition with others as well as with oneself.¡± wu guangyin looked at the crowd with a serious expression and continued, ¡°before entering the mystic realm, the true seeds will receive an anonymous jade token. to truly qualify for the true inheritance, they must possess five jade tokens after coming out, which will go through authentication within the sect.¡± no one objected to this rule as everyone was already aware of it. if the disciples within the sect compete with each other, out of the forty-six people, only a maximum of nine can obtain the qualifications for the true inheritance because the followers do not possess the initial jade tokens. however, this time it wasn¡¯t just the trial of the primordial sword sect, but also three other sects. the other sects¡¯ true seed disciples also had these anonymous jade tokens, so they could seize tokens from the other sects during the trial. of course, since the tokens were anonymous, no one would say anything if someone managed to seize their own sect¡¯s token. the competition within the mystic realm was inherently chaotic, survival of the fittest, a struggle for dominance. ¡°the environment within the mystic realm changes periodically. do not be too attached to the experiences of previous cultivators; you must understand and adapt to the current situation. whatever you obtain within the mystic realm will need to be exchanged for contribution points. the mystic realm lasts for one month. alright, that¡¯s all. let¡¯s set off!¡± wu guangyin reminded them and waved his hand, disappearing on the spot. the other disciples followed suit. ¡°if it becomes impossible, there is no need to be fixated on the tokens.¡± feng xiupu, accompanying guo lingshan, advised as they walked. only cultivators at the visceral tempering realm or above could enter the four sects¡¯ mystic realms. those at the aperture tempering realm could not enter and would be rejected by the mystic realm. therefore, the strongest ones inside would be those at the peak of the visceral tempering realm. however, due to the lack of restrictions within the mystic realm, conflicts were common. those with peak visceral tempering realm cultivation would become the true powerhouses, and it was difficult to predict what they would do. ¡°disciple understands.¡± guo lingshan and chen fei exchanged a glance and nodded. the journey proceeded silently. after an hour, a valley appeared in front of them. the primordial sword sect was not the first to arrive; disciples from other sects had already gathered there. ¡°old man wu, you actually brought people this time.¡± a rough voice resounded, and pu yundong strode forward, reaching wu guangyin¡¯s presence in a few steps, emitting a powerful aura. the disciples of the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t help but pause their breathing in the face of pu yundong¡¯s imposing presence. it felt as if they were facing a whole army, primarily because pu yundong was extremely tall, standing over two meters. ¡°what¡¯s wrong with your hair?¡± wu guangyin took a step forward, blocking pu yundong¡¯s aura, curiously examining his bald head that was shiny and smooth. ¡°hey, why are you bringing that up? what else could it be except for cultivation?¡± pu yundong scratched his head and laughed awkwardly. he glanced at the disciples behind wu guangyin, feeling that their aura was ordinary compared to his own sect¡¯s disciples, which brought a smile to his face. suddenly, pu yundong saw feng xiupu in the crowd and his eyes widened slightly. ¡°you¡¯ve recovered?¡± pu yundong¡¯s figure flickered, and he appeared in front of feng xiupu. the disciples around feng xiupu didn¡¯t understand what was happening and suddenly felt a surge of tremendous force, involuntarily retreating to the side. ¡°it was just a stroke of luck.¡± feng xiupu was like a precious sword; as pu yundong¡¯s aura surged, it was instantly cut off by feng xiupu and dispersed in two directions. ¡°good, good! i still remember your sword from back then. if we have a chance, let¡¯s have another exchange, shall we?¡± feeling the change in feng xiupu¡¯s aura, pu yundong couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. feng xiupu¡¯s green ridge sword was still quite well-known among the four sects in the past. however, after being injured, his cultivation realm declined. unexpectedly, he had returned to the aperture tempering realm upon this reunion. feng xiupu nodded slightly, not refusing pu yundong. with the recovery of his cultivation, feng xiupu¡¯s confidence had undergone a tremendous transformation. ¡°is this your disciple? they seem a bit weak. will they be at a disadvantage entering like this? should i instruct them a bit and take care of them?¡± pu yundong looked at guo lingshan and chen fei, one had just entered the visceral tempering realm, and the other had just entered the marrow tempering realm. he felt they were a bit weak. it would be easy for them to be bullied if they entered like this. ¡°with your big dipper tower¡¯s violent temper, you¡¯ll just cause trouble everywhere if you go in. do you really think you can take care of others?¡± wu guangyin came to pu yundong¡¯s side and struck him with a blow. it¡¯s because of the nature of our cultivation techniques. how can you blame us?¡± pu yundong was dissatisfied and raised his voice. chen fei stood on the side, looking at pu yundong, especially his bald and shiny head, feeling somewhat relieved that he hadn¡¯t joined the big dipper tower in the past. these cultivation techniques of the big dipper tower were really tough for ordinary people. apart from abstinence, once you reached a certain level, even your hair would be gone. pu yundong¡¯s loud voice continued, but suddenly, from a distance, a fierce aura emerged. it condensed into a single force as if a thousand horses were charging. ¡°the long rainbow sect has arrived,¡± guo lingshan whispered to the side. chen fei looked up and saw a hundred people in the distance, like a long spear sweeping through all directions. regarding the long rainbow sect, chen fei only remembered kuang dingbo, who had come to provoke them during the medicinal herb collection mission. chen fei scanned the crowd on the opposite side and actually saw kuang dingbo. from this distance, chen fei couldn¡¯t determine kuang dingbo¡¯s current cultivation realm. however, back on the mountain, kuang dingbo had already reached the peak of the marrow tempering realm. perhaps now, like guo lingshan, he had also broken through to the visceral tempering realm. ¡°i see zhao shulong, i really want to beat him up!¡± pu yundong¡¯s voice boomed, and wu guangyin looked somewhat helpless. if you really want to fight, could you please lower your voice a bit? your voice is so loud that they can hear you directly on the other side. sure enough, zhao shulong from the long rainbow sect fixed his gaze on pu yundong. his eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn¡¯t come over and instead stood on the other side of the valley with the long rainbow sect¡¯s disciples. ¡°junior brother, when the disciples from the sunken water pavilion arrive, you should take a good look. they are all beautiful women.¡± guo lingshan bumped chen fei¡¯s shoulder and whispered, even wiggling his eyebrows at chen fei. ¡°this kid is right. the women from the sunken water pavilion do look pretty good.¡± pu yundong nodded in agreement. guo lingshan looked at pu yundong somewhat awkwardly. what¡¯s the situation with you eavesdropping on the disciples¡¯ conversations? and not only eavesdropping but also commenting on it. at this moment, the disciples of the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t help but look over, causing guo lingshan to feel goosebumps all over his body. ¡°it seems everyone has arrived already. we apologize for being late.¡± a soft voice rang out, and a group of women dressed in colorful clothes appeared in the distance. these colorful clothes would have seemed gaudy on others, but on these women, they appeared vibrant and colorful. it could only be said that with beautiful faces and figures, they looked good in anything. sun yinying slightly bowed to wu guangyin and the others, and they returned the gesture. the sunken water pavilion¡¯s strength was similar to that of the primordial sword sect, but in terms of connections, the sunken water pavilion could surpass the other three sects present. this was because many disciples of the sunken water pavilion had married into the immortal cloud sword sect. besides the immortal cloud sword sect, many disciples of the primordial sword sect and the long rainbow sect had also become partners with disciples of the sunken water pavilion. therefore, although the disciples of the sunken water pavilion were all female, no one dared to underestimate them. ¡°now that everyone is here, let¡¯s enter quickly.¡± zhao shulong spoke with a deep voice. ¡°yes, that¡¯s the right approach. the sooner we enter, the sooner we can return. let¡¯s open the mystic realm directly.¡± pu yundong¡¯s booming voice echoed throughout the valley. ¡°alright.¡± wu guangyin nodded. sun yinying smiled faintly without expressing any objections. in the next moment, the four figures flickered and appeared in the center of the valley, each holding a jade token in their hands. the jade tokens emitted dazzling light, and the entire valley began to tremble slightly. initially, the tremors were faint, but they grew stronger over time, causing the ground to shake. ¡°open!¡± the four of them shouted in unison, and ripples appeared in the center of the valley, resembling a small gateway. ¡°hmm?¡± as the gateway opened, wu guangyin¡¯s brows slightly furrowed. the fleeting aura just now seemed somewhat different from previous experiences. wu guangyin looked at the other three, and pu yundong didn¡¯t feel anything, but zhao shulong and sun yinying¡¯s expressions subtly changed. it was evident that they also sensed a slight difference. ¡°the mystic realm has changed a bit.¡± wu guangyin had opened the mystic realm several times and was quite familiar with its aura. although the difference from just now was fleeting and hard to discern, it was still somewhat different from before. ¡°it is indeed a bit different, but there shouldn¡¯t be a problem. the trial can continue.¡± after pondering for a moment, zhao shulong spoke in a deep voice. ¡°there is some change, but it¡¯s not a big problem. the trial can proceed.¡± sun yinying thought for a moment and did not oppose continuing the trial. ¡°it¡¯s good to have some changes; otherwise, if everything remains the same inside, everyone will know what¡¯s inside, and the trial would lose its meaning.¡± pu yundong laughed loudly. ¡°very well, let¡¯s continue!¡± the other three agreed to continue, and in the end, wu guangyin nodded. a dozen meters away. feng xiupu furrowed his brows slightly. as one of the few visceral tempering realm cultivators present, feng xiupu naturally sensed the aura that emanated from the mystic realm just now. it indeed differed slightly from his past experiences. ¡°when we enter later, be careful. the mystic realm may have undergone significant changes this time.¡± feng xiupu looked at chen fei and the others and cautioned them. chen fei and the others nodded, their minds slightly tense. if feng xiupu specially warned them, it meant that the mystic realm had indeed undergone some changes. ¡°all disciples, listen up. enter!¡± the four of them gave a low shout, and the entrance to the mystic realm elongated. the disciples from the four sects entered one after another, and within moments, the participating disciples vanished, leaving the valley once again peaceful. the mystic realm entrance would only reopen after one month.. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: His Life is Not In His Hands chapter 149: his life is not in his hands translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation heavy-headed and light-footed, chen fei had just entered the mystic realm when he felt a loss of his sense of direction. fortunately, this feeling passed in an instant. chen fei opened his eyes and, with a flip of his body, landed steadily on the ground. there was no one around, and guo linshan, who had been with chen fei before, was nowhere nearby. lush green grass and the fragrance of flowers greeted him. chen fei not only smelled the flowers but also detected the scent of medicinal herbs, although he could only vaguely discern it. these medicinal herbs were at least ten years old. chen fei was surprised and cautiously looked around. in the distance, a mountain peak resembling an upside-down bottle caught his attention. ¡°half bottle mountain?¡± chen fei recalled some information about the mystic realm and found a description similar to the mountain in front of him. however, the only strange thing was that according to the records, half bottle mountain should be no more than a few dozen meters tall, but the mountain in front of him exceeded a hundred meters in height. it wasn¡¯t just half bottle mountain in the distance; even the flowers, grass, and trees around chen fei seemed to be overly flourishing. chen fei sniffed the air, his figure flickering as he stood on a large rock, gazing at a medicinal herb in front of him. the fragrance he had smelled earlier came from this herb. ¡°this herb is probably around thirty years old.¡± not detecting any other dangers, chen fei carefully approached the herb, looking surprised at the tall houttuynia cordata. it was not only because of its age, but also because it grew much taller than the average houttuynia cordata. ¡°has it grown so covertly that it hasn¡¯t been discovered?¡± chen fei glanced around and realized that as long as someone came here, this houttuynia cordata would be impossible to miss. the spiritual energy in the mystic realm was active, making the medicinal properties of herbs easily enhanced. however, to acquire thirty years¡¯ worth of medicinal properties, the herb would have to grow for at least a dozen years. therefore, seeing this houttuynia cordata gave chen fei a strange feeling. after cautiously probing for a while and not finding any danger, chen fei approached the herb and picked the houttuynia cordata. glancing around, he carefully placed it in his storage space. ¡°strange.¡± chen fei murmured quietly as he took out a magnet from his pocket. this was a twin stone, two stones as one, capable of sensing each other within a certain distance. guo linshan also had one, and in the mystic realm, they could only rely on this method to attempt a reunion. beside a pond, two disciples from the sunken water pavilion cautiously hid behind a boulder, occasionally glancing towards the middle of the pond. there, a lotus flower was about to bloom, and its faint fragrance filled the air, refreshing the mind and spirit. ¡°it¡¯s the dreamlike lotus. whether it¡¯s the lotus seeds or the petals, consuming them directly can enhance mental power.¡± ¡°but senior sister, it¡¯s too quiet here. there must be a monster guarding the pond.¡± of course, there must be a monster, and it¡¯s waiting for the dreamlike lotus to fully mature before devouring it. we don¡¯t need to wait; once we get it, we¡¯ll consume it immediately,¡± senior sister spoke with a solemn tone. ¡°but senior sister, what should we do?¡± ¡°i¡¯ll attack the pond later and lure the monster away. take the opportunity to harvest the dreamlike lotus quickly. be fast, understood?¡± senior sister instructed. ¡°understood, senior sister.¡± the two disciples of the sunken water pavilion communicated in low voices. then one of them swiftly moved to the other side, picked up a boulder, and threw it into the pond. with a muffled sound, the water in the pond splashed several meters high. suddenly, a roar resembling that of an infant¡¯s cry echoed out, and the previously noisy surroundings fell silent as the cry sounded. the two disciples from the sunken water pavilion, with senior sister acting as if she were fleeing and junior sister about to stand up from behind the boulder, suddenly froze in place. in the next moment, a blurred figure flashed by, and the two disciples were instantly dragged away. the water¡¯s surface emitted a faint sound, and threads of blood spread out in the pond. in the dense forest, three figures rushed quickly, their expressions filled with panic, frequently glancing back as if afraid of something catching up to them. after a quarter of an hour passed, there was no sound from behind, and the three of them slowly came to a stop, their faces still filled with lingering fear. ¡°fortunately, the monster wasn¡¯t very hungry. it only ate one person and stopped pursuing us.¡± ¡°thanks to that disciple from the primordial sword sect. if he hadn¡¯t died before us, we would have been in trouble.¡± ¡°one person dies in exchange for the survival of the three of us. that primordial sword sect disciple¡¯s death was quite worthwhile.¡± the three of them whispered to each other, laughing quietly. as long as it was someone else who died, it was the greatest fortune. ¡°we three seem to have fate. let¡¯s explore together from now on, what do you think?¡± one of them proposed. ¡°i also think it¡¯s a good idea. this mystic realm is much more dangerous than rumored. it¡¯s safer to explore in groups. as for the things we obtain, we can discuss how to distribute them among the three of us. what do you think?¡± the two looked at the third person, but the third person remained silent at this moment, staring at them wide-eyed. in the next moment, the third person¡¯s head suddenly fell off, and a bloody mist spread in all directions. the remaining two¡¯s expressions changed drastically, just as they were about to take action, a streak of light flashed by, and their bodies turned into several pieces scattered on the ground. the blood gradually disappeared, even the blood clots gradually withered, blending into the vegetation. chen fei bypassed half bottle mountain and had no intention of going there. although the records mentioned that half bottle mountain contained many spiritual materials that were not only highly beneficial to cultivation but also included materials for forging spiritual weapons, and they occasionally appeared in the mountain, chen fei was not interested at all. half bottle mountain had obviously undergone some changes. according to the records, it was already very dangerous before, and even a slight misstep in cultivation would lead to death. seeing the current appearance, who knew what changes had occurred inside? perhaps there were indeed more spiritual materials, but the dangers must have also increased drastically. it would be better to avoid going there for now. chen fei walked for a few miles without encountering any monsters or other people, but he did discover a few more herbs. although their age was not as exaggerated as the previous houttuynia cordata, reaching thirty years, they were still decent finds at around ten years old. chen fei¡¯s expression became somewhat strange. although there were many spiritual materials and herbs in the mystic realm, it seemed that they couldn¡¯t be harvested at this rate just by walking a few miles. chen fei recalled what feng xiupu had said in the valley about some changes occurring in the mystic realm. looking at it now, it was still hard to see the specific changes and whether they were good or bad. however, if they could safely leave in the end, everyone¡¯s gains wouldn¡¯t be insignificant. while chen fei was observing his surroundings, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked ahead. a figure was running rapidly, being chased by a monkey-like monster. ¡°junior brother ahead, help me kill this monster, and i¡¯ll reward you later!¡± pan baoxue saw chen fei and couldn¡¯t help but be overjoyed, shouting loudly. chen fei looked at the monster, sensing its fierce aura. based on its classification, it should be a high-level first-order monster. according to records, a high-level first-order monster was on par with a martial artist in the bone tempering realm. intermediate first-order monsters corresponded to the marrow tempering realm, and low-level first-order monsters corresponded to the bone tempering realm. that¡¯s roughly how they were classified. however, the specific abilities of a monster would still depend on its individual strength, just as martial artists in the same realm could have vastly different strengths. in the records of the mystic realm, there were even peak first-order monsters that were difficult for the tempering realm to contend with and whose strength was close to the aperture tempering realm. it was probably only when the strength hadn¡¯t fully recovered like feng xiupu and he wielded the green ridge sword that could contend with them. ¡°i¡¯m weak, i¡¯m sorry.¡± chen fei¡¯s figure leaped and landed on the other side, putting him at a distance of over a hundred meters from pan baoxue. ¡°in the mystic realm, we should help and watch out for each other. why act so callously, junior brother?¡± pan baoxue frowned as she saw chen fei giving way, her expression turning cold. she changed her course and rushed toward chen fei instead. pan baoxue turned her back on the chasing monster, and it was unclear what she had taken from it. the monster let out a roar when it saw pan baoxue changing direction but continued to pursue her. chen fei watched pan baoxue and calmly took off the bow and arrow from his back, stringing the bow and aiming it at her. a flash of anger crossed pan baoxue¡¯s face, her eyes filled with coldness. instead of changing direction, her figure leaped, and her speed unexpectedly increased, bringing her within a few dozen meters of chen fei in the blink of an eye. ¡°whoosh!¡± the arrow in chen fei¡¯s hand turned into a stream of light, shooting straight toward pan baoxue. its speed exceeded her expectations. in just an instant, the arrow arrived in front of pan baoxue. pan baoxue¡¯s expression changed drastically, and she instinctively swung her long knife, producing a dull sound. the arrow grazed past her cheek, leaving a bloodstain. ¡°i¡¯m sorry, i¡¯m sorry, my mistake. i¡¯ll leave now, and this is my apology!¡± pan baoxue, seeing chen fei take out three arrows directly, clasped her hands together and loudly apologized, then threw a medicinal herb from her bag to the side of the road. at the same time, pan baoxue immediately turned to flee in another direction, no longer daring to charge at chen fei. it seemed that she was genuinely afraid. chen fei remained unfazed, about to continue pulling the bowstring to shoot arrows, when suddenly several roars echoed from the surroundings. chen fei looked up and his face slightly changed as more than a dozen monkey-like monster beasts charged out. several of them exuded the aura of high-level first-tier strength, and there was even one whose aura approached the peak of the first-tier. chen fei glanced at pan baoxue, realizing that the distance between them was quite far. chen fei quickly collected his bow and arrows, his figure flickered, and he dashed towards the distance. as for the medicinal herb pan baoxue threw, chen fei didn¡¯t bother to pick it up. pan baoxue, this kind of person, appeared to bully the weak and fear the strong, but it was difficult to say if that was really the case. if it weren¡¯t for the dozen or so monsters charging out, chen fei had already decided to leave pan baoxue here. since the other party had made the decision to let him be the target, they should bear all the consequences resulting from that decision. chen fei¡¯s figure turned into a phantom, crossing hundreds of meters in the blink of an eye, putting a considerable distance between him and the monsters. at this point, chen fei finally had the chance to look back and found that some of the monkey-like monsters were rushing towards the medicinal herb that pan baoxue had thrown. ¡°there does seem to be a problem!¡± chen fei frowned, looking at pan baoxue, who was gradually turning into a small dot in the distance. his eyes narrowed, and he quickly ran towards the distance.. Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Harmless chapter 150: harmless translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°senior kuang, are these zhuhong fruits?¡± yu doushan hid in the bushes, looking at a large tree about a hundred meters away. there were three red fruits hanging on it. most of the surface of the fruits had turned red, with only a hint of green remaining in the corners. ¡°yes, they are zhuhong fruits. they haven¡¯t fully ripened yet, so their effectiveness will be reduced. but for us warriors, if we swallow them directly, they will greatly benefit our cultivation.¡± kuang dingbo licked his lips as he looked at the enticing red color of the zhuhong fruits. his cultivation had broken through a bottleneck a month ago, and he had just entered the visceral tempering realm. whether it was cultivation or techniques, there was a clear gap between him and those peak visceral tempering realm warriors. kuang dingbo came to this secret realm with the hope of obtaining five jade tokens and completing the true transmission trial. if that was not possible, then improving his cultivation would be the main goal. the secret realm was filled with numerous medicinal and mystical ingredients, especially those that could enhance one¡¯s mental power, which were highly sought after by all warriors. as a second option, there were mystical ingredients that could directly enhance one¡¯s cultivation. if he could consume these three zhuhong fruits, kuang dingbo could directly advance his cultivation by one step, reaching the mid-stage of the visceral tempering realm. by then, he would have a greater chance of competing for other mystical ingredients or even obtaining the jade tokens. however, within the secret realm, every mystical ingredient was guarded by a monster. the monsters guarded the materials to devour them for themselves. after all, these mystical ingredients were beneficial to warriors and would certainly have a similar effect on the monsters. at this moment, a giant python was coiled on the tree with the zhuhong fruits. the python¡¯s body was over a meter wide at its thickest point, and its exact length couldn¡¯t be determined as it was coiled up, but it was undoubtedly a massive creature. the aura emanating from it was at the peak of the first stage, invincible against anyone below the peak of the visceral tempering realm. even in a real battle, an ordinary warrior at the peak of the visceral tempering realm might not be able to defeat this snake monster. after all, snakes were known for their vitality. the zhuhong fruits had obviously caught the attention of this monster. the biggest problem now was how to lure the monster away from the fruits. ¡°senior kuang, it seems that someone else has arrived.¡± yu doushan suddenly whispered. kuang dingbo¡¯s expression twitched, and he looked towards the right side, where he saw a disciple of the big dipper tower. after a quick glance, kuang dingbo stopped paying attention. it was just a warrior at the marrow tempering realm. it wasn¡¯t just the three of them who had their eyes on these zhuhong fruits; there were others in different locations as well. kuang dingbo had sensed their presence faintly. everyone was currently restraining themselves because they had no means to deal with the powerful python. unless someone was willing to sacrifice themselves and actively lure the snake away, charging in would mean certain death. a mile away, chen fei stood up and patted his clothes. in his hand was another herb, a thirty-year-old one. it had no relation to mystical ingredients, but it was still a valuable medicinal plant. this kind of herb could be processed a little and taken directly. although its effects were not as good as refined pills, during special times, it couldn¡¯t be handled any better. originally, chen fei had thought of bringing a pill furnace with him, but the furnace was too large and took up too much space. after much consideration, chen fei decided to abandon that idea. including the herbs in his backpack, chen fei had collected over a dozen medicinal plants along the way. the ones he picked were all at least ten years old. later, in a secluded place, chen fei could use some special methods to refine these medicinal plants quickly. compared to the herbs of the same age outside, the herbs grown in the secret realm contained abundant vitality. after consuming them, the benefits to cultivation were more obvious. chen fei glanced at the dense forest in front of him and considered whether to bypass it when suddenly a faint fragrance wafted into his nostrils. chen fei¡¯s expression changed subtly. this medicinal fragrance felt different from ordinary herbs. chen fei could even feel a slight tremor in his blood and internal energy. ¡°mystical ingredients?¡± chen fei speculated in his heart. only mystical ingredients could produce such effects. compared to the ordinary herbs he had just picked, mystical ingredients were unique. they had to grow in places with abundant spiritual energy and could be directly consumed without refinement, promoting one¡¯s cultivation. chen fei hesitated for a moment and cautiously stepped into the dense forest. since he encountered mystical ingredients, it would be unreasonable not to take a look and see if there was an opportunity. chen fei proceeded carefully, and the scent in the air became increasingly rich. however, as he moved forward, the sounds of birds, animals, and insects around him grew quieter until they completely disappeared. finally, chen fei saw a large tree ahead, and beneath it was a massive python. even though they were separated by hundreds of meters, chen fei could still feel the impact emanating from the snake. ¡°a peak first-order monster!¡± chen fei¡¯s footsteps became slower. he noticed the ripe zhuhong fruits. these were spiritual fruits that could directly enhance his cultivation. when fully ripe, consuming them would yield the best results. however, if they reached that stage, the monster would have probably already devoured them. thus, the best opportunity was when the fruits were still unripe. chen fei sensed his surroundings and discovered several hidden auras. it was evident that there were many others eyeing these three zhuhong fruits. however, they hesitated because of the formidable snake and didn¡¯t dare to act rashly. ¡°senior kuang, another person is coming from over there,¡± yu doushan whispered to kuang dingbo. kuang dingbo glanced over and saw another marrow tempering realm warrior. he sneered mockingly. there were already several warriors at the marrow tempering realm present; they really didn¡¯t know their limits. although the zhuhong fruits were good, with the combat strength of the marrow tempering realm, they would probably be crushed by the snake with a single strike. without any ability to assess the situation, such a person deserved to die! even if, in the end, they were lucky enough to obtain the zhuhong fruits and escape the pursuit of the monster, did they think they could escape the pursuit of the visceral tempering realm warriors like them? don¡¯t pay attention to those people. the opportunity is coming. be ready to charge in!¡± kuang dingbo looked at the snake, sensing that it had become slightly alert due to the additional auras around it. although it didn¡¯t feel threatened, it disliked being watched like this. ¡°hiss! the snake opened its eyelids, revealing its green pupils. its eyes were cold, and it scanned its surroundings, seeing numerous insignificant auras like ants. the snake raised its head, and its forked tongue started flickering. the aura of a peak first-stage monster surged in all directions. the distant insect chirping vanished instantly, and within a radius of hundreds of meters, silence fell. chen fei watched the snake and realized that it was about to take action. however, it was hard to say which direction the monster would strike. chen fei glanced at kuang dingbo beside him, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. kuang dingbo probably had no impression of chen fei at all. after all, back on the mountain, chen fei was just an inconspicuous figure among the numerous disciples of the primordial sword sect. his bone tempering realm cultivation couldn¡¯t attract the attention of others. but for chen fei, the impression of kuang dingbo was deeply ingrained. after all, he had disguised himself as kuang dingbo before. now, meeting again, kuang dingbo was in the visceral tempering realm while chen fei had reached the marrow tempering realm, just one stage below. however, being one stage lower in cultivation didn¡¯t necessarily mean a difference in strength. chen fei took the bow and arrows from his back and looked at the snake in front of him. in the next moment, several arrows flew in a huge arc, sweeping past kuang dingbo and others, and then fiercely piercing the snake¡¯s head. ¡°clang, clang, clang¡­ sss!¡± the arrows flew by, and before anyone could react, the arrowheads collided with the snake¡¯s scales. after a few arrows shattered, the remaining three arrows finally struck the snake¡¯s head. ¡°hiss! the snake¡¯s pupils widened instantly as it experienced intense pain. in the next moment, the snake shot out towards the direction the arrows came from. it only saw the arrows flying from the front. kuang dingbo¡¯s eyes widened, unable to comprehend what was happening. how could the snake be injured by the arrows? what was happening? he hadn¡¯t even understood what was going on when the snake was wounded and then pounced directly at him. who was it that ambushed him? ¡°charge forward and take the zhuhong fruits!¡± everything happened in an instant. seeing the snake charging out, the other waiting warriors, though a bit confused, instantly reacted. although they didn¡¯t know the specific situation, since an opportunity had arisen, there was no time to hesitate. kuang dingbo, feeling extremely annoyed, was on the verge of spitting blood. he sprinted away in another direction, not even caring about yu doushan. at this moment, the snake was already enraged and focused entirely on kuang dingbo, paying no attention to the others. tall trees were like weeds in front of the snake. with a casual touch, they fell down, unable to offer the slightest obstruction. although the snake¡¯s body was massive, it was incredibly fast. in the blink of an eye, it reached kuang dingbo, fully prepared to take a bite out of him. ¡°ah!¡± kaung digbo had no time to escape. with a roar, he thrust his spear toward the snake¡¯s injured head. ¡°clang!¡± with a crisp sound, the snake only slightly shook its head, and the spear pierced its scales, giving kuang dingbo an overwhelming sense of powerlessness. kuang dingbo realized that something was wrong. just as his body had moved a few meters, the snake¡¯s head directly collided with his body. with the sound of bones cracking, kuang dingbo spewed out a mouthful of blood and was thrown tens of meters away, crashing heavily onto the ground. in the blink of an eye, from the snake¡¯s enraged pursuit to kuang dingbo¡¯s severe injury, everything happened in an extremely short amount of time. by this time, the other warriors had only run over halfway and hadn¡¯t reached the zhuhong fruit tree yet. the snake flicked its tongue and, with a cold gaze, looked back at the zhuhong fruit tree, observing the humans leaping around. its eyes were filled with ice-coldness. two of the warriors were the fastest, their faces filled with excitement. with the snake distracted, they could grab the zhuhong fruits and still have time to escape. chen fei landed ten meters away. he could have been the first to pick the zhuhong fruits, but when he arrived, he suddenly stopped. he activated the thousand thread technique, and his mental power was on alert. ¡°swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!¡± the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree, which had been swaying in the wind, suddenly extended and instantly pierced the heads of two warriors, the sucking sound audible. in the blink of an eye, two living people turned into two skins.. Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: Besieged From All Sides chapter 151: besieged from all sides translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation watching this scene, everyone was stunned. they never expected that it would be the zhuhong fruit tree that launched the attack, and the attack was so fierce. the two fastest runners were one marrow tempering realm cultivator and one visceral tempering realm cultivator, but they couldn¡¯t put up a decent resistance against the tree¡¯s attacks. ¡°clang! a jade token fell and hit the ground, making a crisp sound. finally, this sound awakened everyone, and they frantically retreated. the python was dangerous, but the fruit tree was even more dangerous. what happened to this mystic realm? they had never heard of plants attacking people before. bang!¡± a branch suddenly swept in front of chen fei. he dodged backward, and the branch hit the air, making a dull sound. just from the sound, one could understand the tremendous force behind it. chen fei¡¯s figure slid, and in the blink of an eye, he moved more than ten meters away, completely avoiding the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s attack range. but others were not so lucky. in just an instant, the few people who were the fastest to charge were all included in the range of the branches¡¯ attack. soon, a marrow tempering realm warrior was entangled by a branch. amidst the screams, the person turned into a skin, and the branch of the zhuhong fruit tree trembled, turning the skin into countless fragments in an instant. ¡°move!¡± an angry shout came from a visceral tempering realm warrior. the blade in his hand turned into a stream of light as it struck the branch, creating a sound of clashing iron and sparks flying. ¡°bang!¡± this seemed to anger the zhuhong fruit tree. instantly, more than ten branches attacked, and with a cry of pain, the visceral tempering realm warrior disappeared without a trace. watching this scene, the warriors who had been slower to run frantically fled, feeling fortunate that their agility was average. otherwise, if they had charged too far ahead, they would likely have been reduced to ashes. chen fei now stood dozens of meters away, observing the scene in front of him. it was extraordinary. chen fei should have already run away, like the other warriors who wished they had two more legs to run faster than anyone else. but there were two jade tokens lying on the ground, which immediately caught chen fei¡¯s attention. in just a short period of time, two visceral tempering realm warriors and five marrow tempering realm warriors had died instantly. none of them had the strength to fight back against the zhuhong fruit tree. the python demon lazily slithered back to the side of the zhuhong fruit tree. the arrow wounds on its head had already been forced out by the movement of its muscles, and the wounds had healed completely. perhaps by the evening, the scales in that area would have completely regenerated. chen fei suppressed his breath and looked at the python, then at the completely calm zhuhong fruit tree. this combination completely subverted everyone¡¯s understanding. the greatest threat here turned out to be a spirit tree that produced fruit. who could have imagined that? the chaotic scene from earlier had completely quieted down. the python retracted its head into its body, and except for the broken trees and the heavy grooves on the ground, there was no evidence of the battle that had just taken place. chen fei turned his head and saw that kuang dingbo had already fled. the impact from the python was powerful enough to turn an ordinary warrior into a pulp. but judging from kuang dingbo¡¯s ability to move, he probably had something that protected him from that attack. a gentle breeze blew through the dense forest, causing the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree to sway. the fragments of clothes hanging on the branches were the only clues that indicated that something had happened here. chen fei stood still, his mind filled with various thoughts. at this moment, chen fei hadn¡¯t run away yet, which indicated that he had ideas about the zhuhong fruit and the jade tokens on the ground. in the trial of the true inheritance, the followers of the marrow tempering realm were considered supporting roles, but no one said that supporting roles couldn¡¯t become protagonists! followers could also compete for jade tokens. as long as they possessed five jade tokens and left, they would have officially passed the true inheritance trial. guo lingshan invited chen fei to the mystic realm not only because he felt there were more opportunities there but also because he wanted chen fei to give it a try. chen fei glanced at the jade tokens on the ground and the zhuhong fruit above. charging head-on was definitely impossible; the area around the zhuhong fruit tree was a death zone, not to mention the presence of a peak first-stage python. such a combination couldn¡¯t be dealt with unless around ten visceral tempering realm cultivators worked together with all their strength. and if they had a bit of bad luck, they would suffer heavy casualties. chen fei estimated the positions of the jade tokens on the ground and then looked up at the three zhuhong fruits on the tree. he didn¡¯t know if it was an illusion, but chen fei felt that those three zhuhong fruits had become even more ripe. he wanted the jade tokens, and he also had ideas about those three zhuhong fruits. ¡°i¡¯ll take a gamble!¡± after hesitating for a moment, chen fei took out two arrows and aimed at the jade tokens on the ground. the distribution of the jade tokens was not uniform, but that wouldn¡¯t faze chen fei. after a brief calculation, the next moment, two arrows flew out, hooking onto the rings on the jade tokens, drawing an arc in the air, and flying past the python. the python¡¯s body trembled in response but quickly calmed down. as for the zhuhong fruit tree, it remained motionless, like an ordinary fruit tree, showing no difference at all because the arrows were not aimed at them. ¡°bang!¡± the two arrows simultaneously pierced into a large tree trunk. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he appeared in front of the arrows. looking at the jade tokens on them, a smile appeared on his face. as a true seed, he needed to collect five jade tokens. now, he had instantly obtained two, which nearly completed half of the mission. ¡°friend, impressive archery skills. if you share one jade token with me, i¡¯ll immediately leave without breaking my word. how about it?¡± a voice suddenly came from all directions, and chen fei¡¯s palm paused slightly before he put away the jade tokens. he looked around but didn¡¯t find any figures. ¡°you and 1, one jade token each. you give me one, and 1¡¯11 leave immediately without breaking my word.¡± the voice sounded again, coming from all directions. at the same time, there was no abnormal aura in the surroundings, indicating that the person had a strong ability to conceal their presence. ¡°if you want a jade token, go find it elsewhere. i don¡¯t have enough for myself,¡± chen fei replied, keeping the two jade tokens in his embrace. he glanced around, then turned and walked away in another direction. ¡°i only want one jade token. i¡¯m already being polite. if it weren¡¯t for thinking that your archery is decent and we could have cooperated. do you think i would settle for just one? you, a mere marrow tempering realm cultivator, don¡¯t even have a bit of self-awareness!¡± the voice suddenly turned cold, and a killing intent emanated from all directions, pressing down on chen fei. surrounded, it seemed as if there were countless enemies all around, yet one couldn¡¯t find their positions. chen fei¡¯s footsteps paused slightly. with his left hand holding the bow and his right hand placing an arrow on the bowstring, he prepared to shoot. ¡°hahaha, you think you can attack me? it seems i was too polite to you before, and 1 overestimated you!¡± the voice laughed loudly, and the trees around began to sway. it seemed like an attack could come from any direction at any moment, creating a chilling feeling that made one want to submit. ¡°it was me who was too polite!¡± chen fei¡¯s face remained expressionless. in the next moment, his figure flipped, and an arrow turned into a streak of light, piercing into a tree trunk. the trunk exploded, filling the air with wood chips. not only wood chips but also a burst of blood mist. a figure staggered out from it. ¡°impossible! how could you find me?¡± qu jintai looked at chen fei incredulously. his wind phantom technique was able to deceive many visceral tempering realm cultivators. even peak visceral tempering realm cultivators found it difficult to detect his trace. but now, chen fei had located him on the first arrow he released. if he hadn¡¯t moved his body in time, his stomach would have been blown apart by the arrow. chen fei didn¡¯t say a word. an arrow appeared in his hand, and in the next moment, the arrow flew toward qu jintai. qu jintai roared in anger, feeling resentful. his figure flickered, and multiple illusions appeared, avoiding chen fei¡¯s arrows. then, several illusions moved toward several large trees and disappeared. a gentle breeze blew, causing chen fei¡¯s hair to sway. everything returned to calm, but the murderous intent in the air became stronger as if a sword could appear over one¡¯s head at any moment. chen fei sensed his surroundings, and after qu jintai stopped speaking, it was indeed difficult for chen fei to determine his exact location. even the bloody smell from before disappeared from qu jintai¡¯s body. the technique qu jintai displayed was indeed amazing, especially in concealing his presence, which was the most remarkable chen fei had ever seen. however, every technique has its limitations. just like the starry night sword, it excelled in defense and could create a sword shield to protect the entire body. but correspondingly, the starry night sword¡¯s offensive power was greatly weakened. the same applied to techniques like the soul chasing steps and spatial travel. each technique had its own strengths and weaknesses. of course, there are techniques that are well-rounded, but sometimes, being well-rounded also represents mediocrity. unless it is a truly divine technique, which is not something that a physical realm cultivator like chen fei can come into contact with. qu jintai¡¯s technique focused on concealing his presence and intimidating others with words and aura. in terms of actual attack power, qu jintai was only a marrow tempering realm cultivator. how strong could his attacks be? chen fei glanced around, his figure flickered, and he disappeared from his original position. the wind howled, rustling the leaves. in the darkness, qu jintai watched as chen fei disappeared and breathed a slight sigh of relief. when he saw the two jade tokens flying toward him from a distance earlier, qu jintai was confused. he had been wondering about the stroke of luck, but then chen fei appeared. seeing chen fei¡¯s marrow tempering realm cultivation, greed arose in qu jintai¡¯s heart. he also wanted the jade tokens. whether it was a true seed of the visceral tempering realm or a follow marrow tempering realm, the most desired goal in this mystic realm was to complete the true inheritance mission, and the jade tokens were the key to that. chen fei was just a marrow tempering realm cultivator, but he managed to obtain the jade tokens.. why couldn¡¯t qu jintai? Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: Picking Chestnuts from the Fire chapter 152: picking chestnuts from the fire translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation with the wind phantom technique, it was difficult for even a peak visceral tempering realm cultivator to discover him. qu jintai believed that it should be more than enough to fool a marrow tempering realm cultivator. from this point, qu jintai believed that he was already in an invincible position. in the end, he didn¡¯t expect that chen fei¡¯s arrow would almost blow his belly out before he could even threaten him. if it weren¡¯t for his brilliant movement technique, he would probably be dead by now. it was this arrow that destroyed all of qu jintai¡¯s illusions. he could only hope that chen fei would disappear as soon as possible. fifteen minutes later, qu jintai discovered that chen fei had appeared on another branch and was looking down from above. while qu jintai cursed chen fei for being cunning, he desperately circulated the wind phantom technique to hide himself even deeper. qu jintai decided that he would hide like this until night to prevent chen fei from suddenly appearing. qu jintai was already scared out of his wits by chen fei! chen fei didn¡¯t find qu jintai, so he threw the matter of qu jintai to the back of his mind. it was just a martial artist with outstanding concealment techniques. it would be fine if the other party did not move. as long as he moved, he would actually be discovered by chen fei. thus, this kind of person posed very little threat to chen fei. the margin for error was too low. if the other party made a mistake, he would pay the price with his life. chen fei looked at the two jade tokens in his hands. next, chen fei needed to obtain three more jade tokens. if he did not pursue them after that, he could completely hide and wait for the one-month deadline to arrive. then, he would complete this mission. the fifth stage of the origin connection technique had already been completed, and the legacy disciple mission was completed. chen fei only needed to return to the sect and pass the test of temperament, and he would be able to obtain the legacy of the legacy disciple with the identity of the marrow tempering realm. when it came to cultivation techniques, the stronger the better. chen fei did not mind eliminating the origin connection technique so early and replacing it with a stronger legacy cultivation technique. however, if there was a chance, he could still accumulate some jade tokens. after all, he did not know what was going on with guo linshan. ¡°hmm?¡± chen fei was just about to leave to take a look at the zhuhong fruit tree when he suddenly stopped. chen fei looked at his body in confusion. he felt that there was a fluctuation emitting from his body. chen fei looked for the source and took out the two jade tokens in surprise. the fluctuations were actually coming from here. ¡°if the metal plates are gathered together, will they transmit information to the outside?¡± chen fei was a little stunned. no one had told him this news before, and there had never been such a saying in the records of the true inheritance trial. unless this was specially added for this trial? chen fei recalled wu guangyin¡¯s words before they set off. he told them not to cling to the experience of their predecessors and to judge the situation. previously, chen fei had always thought that he was talking about the changes in the environment in the mystic realm. now that he thought about it, it was likely that part of it was about the changes in the metal plate. if there were too many of these metal plates, they would transmit information to the outside world, and the receiver would probably be the other metal plate holders. this was to encourage everyone to compete with each other and the strong prey on the weak. at that time, even if he wanted to find a place to hide, he would probably have to split the jade tokens sufficiently. no, if this reform was to make the legacy trial more stringent, as time passed, as long as one had an jade token, they would be able to sense each other within a certain distance. if he really found a place to hide it, the others would probably take it away based on their senses. chen fei looked around. he wasn¡¯t sure if there were other people spying on him. he put away the metal plate and dealt with it later. now, chen fei wanted to take the zhuhong fruit even more. the zhuhong fruit tree was very dangerous, and so was the python. however, the zhuhong fruit that was clearly there made it difficult for chen fei to give up. now that the martial artists there had been scared off, chen fei had enough time to think of a proper way to see if there was a chance to get those three zhuhong fruits. the zhuhong fruit could increase one¡¯s inner strength cultivation. what chen fei lacked the most was his own cultivation. chen fei carefully returned to a hundred meters away from the zhuhong fruit tree. there was no longer any trace of blood on the ground. it was unknown whether it had been absorbed by the soil or swallowed by the zhuhong fruit tree. the python did not move at all, as if it had lost its life. it did not move at all, not even the slightest fluctuation. chen fei looked at the three zhuhong fruits and frowned slightly. he wanted to use the same trick again and shoot the three zhuhong fruits away. however, the fruit was not an jade token. the jade token could withstand such rough treatment, but the fruit would probably shatter immediately if the arrow hit it. chen fei wanted to eat the zhuhong fruit and did not want to destroy them. destroying it would only enrage the python. of course, if chen fei successfully obtained the zhuhong fruit, the python would also be furious. however, at least chen fei had obtained what he wanted. the python¡¯s anger was naturally a consequence that he could bear. moreover, if the zhuhong fruit were as tough as an jade token, chen fei¡¯s arrow would find it very difficult to penetrate it. it was difficult for the python to block the arrow, but the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree could do it easily. just now, the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree had displayed their strength and sharpness. it was very easy for them to set up an inescapable net. although chen fei¡¯s arrows were fast, it was impossible for them to pass through silently. ¡°silently?¡± all sorts of thoughts flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. suddenly, he paused on this word. if the movement of the arrow was small enough for the zhuhong fruit tree to not sense the threat, it might really be able to hide from the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s perception. however, the faster the arrow was, the louder the noise. the sound produced by the arrow rubbing against the air was actually very ear-piercing. chen fei¡¯s archery skills were not bad, but he had not cultivated it to the point where he could shoot fast, yet there was no sound. there must be such archery, but chen fei had not had the chance to come into contact with it. chen fei took out a jade pendant from his pocket. it was the wind concealing bow. chen fei did not learn it, but the jade pendant could help chen fei hide the wind. chen fei looked at the jade pendant in his hand. this all-purpose half-spirit tool seemed to be coming in handy again. hide your killing intent, hide your movements, and soften the force of contact!¡± the request went through chen fei¡¯s mind. in the next moment, the jade pendant emitted a faint light that enveloped the three arrows in chen fei¡¯s hand. in the next moment, chen fei opened his eyes. the thousand thread technique circulated wildly, and eternity moment took effect on his body. everything around him slowed down. chen fei saw the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree flutter, and the leaves on the branches tremble slightly. he even saw the trace of the wind. tremendous strength, iron bones! a powerful force filled chen fei¡¯s body. this allowed chen fei to control the bow and arrow in his hand with greater ease. ¡°buzz!¡± the bowstring vibrated. the three arrows did not make any sound as they silently arrived in front of the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree. the zhuhong fruit tree trembled slightly as if it had sensed something. its branches began to exert strength, wanting to attack the enemy. however, the zhuhong fruit tree did not discover any enemies, and its branches could not help but sway. ¡°bang!¡± the three zhuhong fruits were in different positions, so the order of the arrows was slightly different. the first arrow hit the leftmost zhuhong fruit, but it did not explode. the arrowhead gently pierced into the flesh and then instantly flew out of the sky with the zhuhong fruit. ¡°buzz!¡± it was as if a giant had suddenly become enraged, and a terrifying aura swept out in all directions. before the second and third arrows could touch the zhuhong fruit, they actually paused in mid-air for a moment. following that, the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree instantly blocked the arrow and crushed it into powder in the blink of an eye. chen fei felt dizzy, but he immediately recovered with the help of the thousand thread technique. chen fei stomped his right foot on the ground and rushed forward crazily. the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree spread out and struck the first arrow, but it only hit the air. although the arrow had also stopped for a moment, it had flown for a distance after all. this moment of pause was ultimately unable to stop it. chen fei also disappeared from where he was and quickly chased after the arrow. the arrow still had the power left behind by the jade pendant. chen fei could sense the position of the arrow. ¡°boom! chen fei sprinted for dozens of meters. behind him came the loud sound of a python getting up. at the same time, there were dozens of branches waving in all directions, smashing through the air and smashing the ground. however, all of this had nothing to do with chen fei. at this moment, chen fei was following his senses and quickly rushed towards the location of the arrow. in less than ten minutes, chen fei found his arrow on a treetop. chen fei revealed a smile on his face and his figure flashed. he jumped onto the treetop and picked up the arrow. looking at the red fruit on it, his eyes lit up slightly. just as he was about to reach out and pluck the zhuhong fruit, chen fei looked behind him. a huge commotion was coming from there. chen fei was too familiar with this kind of movement. this was the result of a python charging around. ¡°he actually chased after me. is he relying on the connection between him and the fruit?¡± chen fei was a little puzzled, but he did not dare to delay. he circulated the soul chasing step at full force, and his body turned into a phantom as he ran into the distance. no matter what kind of induction it was, as long as the distance was far enough, it could be blocked. chen fei did not stop for a quarter of an hour before the commotion behind him gradually disappeared. it was unknown if the python had lost its sense of the system or if it had given up. chen fei jumped onto the treetop and looked at the sky and the surroundings. there was day and night in the mystic realm, which was exactly the same as the time outside. chen fei did not plan to spend the night in the dense forest. this dense forest did not give chen fei a good feeling, as if he was being spied on. this kind of spying wasn¡¯t just limited. no matter where chen fei ran to there seemed to be someone watching him. chen fei had tried to search for it, but he could not find the source. since that was the case, he might as well go out and find a safe place to spend the night. otherwise, he would be frightened for the entire night. before night fell, chen fei found a cave. this cave was probably the place where demon beasts lived in the past. there was still a lot of excrement inside, but it had already dried up like a stone. perhaps it was this smell that had caused this cave to be abandoned until now. chen fei carefully checked the inside and outside of the cave. after confirming that it was safe, he summoned the wooden cabinet in the spatial grid and took out some food. at the same time, he placed the two jade tokens directly into the wooden cabinet. the metal plates could sense each other. since chen fei did not want his position to be determined, it was undoubtedly the safest to put the metal plate into the spatial grid. as for not being able to sense others, what chen fei needed to do the most now was to refine the zhuhong fruit. at this time, it was naturally best not to be disturbed.. Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Rapid Growth chapter 153: rapid growth translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation there were still 29 days left. if chen fei wanted the jade token, he could still plan slowly. although this mystic realm was much more dangerous than the records, there were also many good things. in the past records, if one wanted to find mystical ingredients, one had to go to the most dangerous places, such as half bottle mountain. in the end, a zhuhong fruit appeared in a random forest. chen fei opened the bag behind him and looked at the bright red zhuhong fruit. he couldn¡¯t help but smile. the most ideal would naturally be to obtain three zhuhong fruits. however, the strength of the zhuhong fruit tree really refreshed chen fei¡¯s understanding time and time again. previously, when the zhuhong fruit tree killed people, it did not use much of its strength at all. it was probably just playing around. it was only until chen fei plotted to snatch the zhuhong fruit that the zhuhong fruit tree was forced to show it¡¯s strength. chen fei cast aside all other distracting thoughts and carefully observed the zhuhong fruit. this zhuhong fruit was also miraculous. after chen fei pulled out the arrow, the zhuhong fruit repaired itself, restoring the damaged area to its original state. ¡°this zhuhong fruit is probably the same as the fruit tree.¡± chen fei picked up a zhuhong fruit and muttered to himself. as far as chen fei knew, it was best to pick the zhuhong fruit immediately after it ripened. otherwise, the energy inside the zhuhong fruit would be absorbed by the fruit tree instead. in the end, only the dried skin would be left. after plucking the zhuhong fruit, he had to consume it immediately. otherwise, every two hours would reduce the efficacy of the zhuhong fruit by ten percent. in the end, there would only be 30% of the medicinal power left, which would be quite a waste of natural resources. as for the zhuhong fruit in chen fei¡¯s hand, not only did it not lose its medicinal strength, but it had become even redder. the medicinal strength contained in it had always been in its fullest state. chen fei looked at the zhuhong fruit tree in deep thought, and his expression became slightly hesitant. after the zhuhong fruit mutated, could he directly swallow it like this? after hesitating for a moment, chen fei used his finger to cut open the skin of the zhuhong fruit. fresh juice seeped out, and chen fei caught it with his finger. he didn¡¯t swallow it and just looked at it. the juice stopped on chen fei¡¯s finger and then began to seep into chen fei¡¯s skin bit by bit. this mystical ingredient could not only be consumed orally, but it could also be slowly absorbed by the skin. chen fei was worried that there would be other abnormalities with the zhuhong fruit. if he really discovered that something was wrong with this slow absorption method, he could immediately stop it. the body controlled by the suppressing dragon elephant could do this. the drop of fruit juice had already seeped through more than half of its liquid. chen fei felt a scorching heat explode at the position of his finger. at first, it was normal, but later on, it was like putting a hand into a flame and roasting it. chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. this kind of heat had already exceeded the scope of mystical ingredients. chen fei could even see the skin on his fingers showing signs of melting. the inner strength in chen fei¡¯s meridians rumbled, trying to refine the heat at his finger, but the effect was very slow. fortunately, the force of the suppressing dragon elephant rushed over and tore the heat apart instantly, integrating it into his body. ¡°hiss!¡± although this scorching energy had been torn apart, chen fei still felt a sharp pain the moment it fused into his body. it was different from any pain he had ever felt. it was as if the lowest layer of his cells was being baked. fortunately, this feeling came and went quickly. in the blink of an eye, the pain disappeared. at the same time, chen fei¡¯s body felt relaxed, as if a layer of pressure had been removed. at the same time, a warm feeling spread from the inside out. his inner strength began to become active, and chen fei could even feel a trace of growth. chen fei looked at his finger. it had returned to normal. chen fei looked at the zhuhong fruit again. the place where he had cut it was slowly healing at this moment. if he did not interfere, it would probably recover to its original state very quickly. ¡°without the suppressing dragon elephant, an ordinary martial artist would have to refine the zhuhong fruit into a pill before taking it. otherwise, if he really swallowed one, his body would probably have dissolved,¡± chen fei muttered to himself. this kind of dissolving was not due to the high temperature. according to chen fei¡¯s understanding in his previous life, it was more like the cells in the body could not withstand the mutated medicinal power, causing the cells to collapse directly, leading to the body disintegrating. fortunately, chen fei had the suppressing dragon elephant. although he still could not swallow the whole pill, it was not a problem to swallow it bit by bit. chen fei looked at the status of his inner strength cultivation on the interface. after more than a month of cultivation, under the effect of various cultivation techniques, chen fei had already completed more than 10% of the marrow tempering realm. he wondered how much his inner strength would increase if he swallowed this red fruit. chen fei threw away all other distracting thoughts and completely immersed himself in his cultivation. he did not care about what was happening outside. chen fei could feel the growth of his inner strength at every moment. chen fei¡¯s cultivation was increasing at an astonishing speed. dozens of miles away. guo linshan ran forward desperately. even though there was no sound behind him, guo linshan still did not dare to stop. after running for an hour, guo linshan finally sat down beside a rock. sweating profusely, guo linshan took a few deep breaths to stabilize his breathing. guo linshan still had lingering fears when he thought of what had just happened. there were a total of five people in the visceral tempering realm, and one of them was a peak visceral tempering realm martial artist from the big dipper tower who was famous for his body tempering. the result was such a lineup. after killing the guardian demonic beast, just as they were about to pluck the spiritual herb, an earthworm rushed out from the ground and swallowed three martial artists in one gulp without any resistance. when guo linshan saw the huge mouthpart of the earthworm, he thought that he had fallen into an illusion and could not extricate himself. otherwise, how could there be such a huge earthworm? moreover, its speed was extremely fast. another martial artist who was slightly closer had only run a few steps before he was swallowed by the earthworm. guo linshan¡¯s quickest reaction was to turn around and run. fortunately, he had been stimulated by chen fei¡¯s movement technique recently. after guo linshan broke through to the visceral tempering realm, he specially went to find a movement technique to cultivate. it couldn¡¯t be compared to the soul chasing step, but it was full of explosive power, which was quite compatible with guo linshan¡¯s own characteristics. in just a few months, he had actually succeeded in his cultivation. perhaps it was because the earthworm had eaten its fill and didn¡¯t want to chase after him, or perhaps it was because of something else, guo linshan actually managed to escape with his life. guo linshan wasn¡¯t injured, but he was badly frightened. no matter how strong his nerves were, he also sensed that something was wrong with this mystic realm. guo linshan had seen demonic beasts before. it was even more normal for demonic beasts to exist in the mystic realm. however, how could earthworms turn into demonic beasts? moreover, their bodies had become so exaggerated. ordinary demonic beasts were tiny compared to this. ¡°it¡¯s too dangerous. i don¡¯t know how little junior brother is doing. i hope little junior brother will run away quickly if he sees something wrong!¡± guo linshan sighed. he thought of the four visceral tempering realm cultivators who had come with him and shook his head slightly. in a cave. kuang dingbo leaned against the mountain wall, his breathing weak. if kuang dingbo hadn¡¯t moved his body, he would have been swallowed by the demonic python. in the end, although kuang dingbo didn¡¯t get eaten by the python, he was still heavily injured. if it weren¡¯t for the soft armor he was wearing, kuang dingbo would have been dead already. ¡°senior brother, the meat is ready.¡± yu doushan was rolling a rabbit over the bonfire. the rabbit was exceptionally big, almost one meter long. it was unknown how it grew. ¡°good!¡± kuang dingbo watched as the oil dripped into the flames, making a sizzling sound. the fragrance of the meat seemed to soothe some of the pain in his body, and kuang dingbo couldn¡¯t help but smile. fortunately, he had brought yu doushan with him. otherwise, kuang dingbo wouldn¡¯t have had the strength to run away. ¡°senior brother, here!¡± yu doushan cut a large piece of rabbit meat and walked to kuang dingbo. ¡°it¡¯s all thanks to you.¡± kuang dingbo relaxed and looked up at yu doushan. he suddenly realized that yu doushan¡¯s eyes were pitch-black, like a cold lake, bottomless. kuang dingbo was shocked. he was about to force himself to turn his eyes away when he felt a sharp pain in his left chest, as if his heart was being crushed. ¡°bang!¡± kuang dingbo thrust his spear forward, but it didn¡¯t touch anything. yu doushan had already retreated several meters. ¡°why?¡± kuang dingbo spat out a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper. with his heart crushed, there was no way that he could survive. ¡°you eat my meat, so of course 1 want to eat yours. isn¡¯t this fair?¡± yu doushan tilted his head, and his pupils slowly turned red. upon closer inspection, they looked like rabbit eyes. kuang dingbo couldn¡¯t help but be startled by yu doushan¡¯s words. he looked into yu doushan¡¯s eyes and seemed to understand something. looking at the one-meter-long rabbit meat, kuang dingbo threw his head back and laughed. as he laughed, he coughed up blood and slowly breathed his last. seeing kuang dingbo die, a strange smile appeared on yu doushan¡¯s face. he began to walk toward kuang dingbo. under the light of the bonfire, yu doushan¡¯s shadow seemed to have turned into a wild rabbit, gnawing on something. time passed by in cultivation. in the blink of an eye, five days had passed. chen fei had finally refined a zhuhong fruit. his inner strength cultivation had increased from 10% of the marrow tempering realm to 45%. chen fei¡¯s face was filled with joy as he felt the condition of his body. it was better than ever. not only did the mutated zhuhong fruit provide astonishing benefits to the cultivation of inner strength, but it also tempered the body from top to bottom. the most direct manifestation was that the progress of the suppressing dragon elephant had increased by a small portion. in the past, the suppressing dragon elephant could only rely on vital energy to improve. from this, one could see how magical this zhuhong fruit was. chen fei stood up and straightened his body slightly. the sound of his bones and muscles ringing together could be heard. his progress in the marrow tempering realm had reached nearly half, saving chen fei several months of bitter cultivation. if he could consume those two zhuhong fruits, even if he considered the problem of drug tolerance, chen fei¡¯s realm would be close to the visceral tempering realm. if he could find other mystical ingredients to consume during this period, perhaps chen fei would have a chance to truly break through to the visceral tempering realm in this mystic realm. thinking of this, chen fei tidied up a little and decided to take a look at the zhuhong fruit tree again. he didn¡¯t necessarily have to obtain it, but he could observe it from afar. two hours later, relying on his memories, chen fei gradually approached the zhuhong fruit tree. however, before he could see the zhuhong fruit tree, the sound of a huge creature crushing over could be heard. a feeling of being targeted suddenly assaulted chen fei¡¯s heart.. Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Life and Death chapter 154: life and death translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. this voice was too familiar. it was the sound of the demonic python charging around. however, what made chen fei somewhat puzzled was that he was still at least several hundred meters away from the zhuhong fruit tree. how did he get targeted so quickly? chen fei¡¯s figure flashed and arrived at the crown of a large tree. looking down from above, he happened to see the figure of the python. it was less than a hundred meters away from him. as if it sensed chen fei¡¯s gaze, the python raised its head and looked straight at chen fei with its green eyes. its eyes were filled with coldness. ¡°he really did chase after me.¡± chen fei was surprised. he wanted to clash with this peak first-rank demonic beast. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed and ran into the distance. after running for 15 minutes, chen fei stopped when the sound behind the machine stopped. chen fei stood on a treetop, frowning slightly. if chen fei originally thought that the python¡¯s pursuit was a coincidence, seeing the python¡¯s appearance, it was obviously going for him. however, the distance was still so far away. it shouldn¡¯t be. ¡°could it be that after taking a zhuhong fruit, the zhuhong fruit tree and the python¡¯s alert range have expanded so much?¡± chen fei guessed in his heart, but he felt that it was unlikely. if that was the case, no matter how strong the zhuhong fruit tree was, it would probably die from exhaustion. moreover, its strength would not be enough to support it. ¡°that can only be because i absorbed a zhuhong fruit, and it sensed something.¡± chen fei thought about the effect of the zhuhong fruit. it was much stronger than the rumors. it was probably very important to the zhuhong fruit tree. there were only three fruits on the branch. if one of them were snatched away by chen fei, it would definitely hate chen fei to death. several hundred meters away, it had just sensed chen fei¡¯s arrival and sent a python to chase after him. it could be seen how much he hated chen fei. ¡°try again!¡± chen fei pondered for a moment and deliberately made a half circle before quietly walking forward from another position. at the same time, chen fei activated the jade pendant to hide his aura. this time, it was still quiet within a few hundred meters. the python did not rush over. however, as they got closer, the surroundings became quieter and quieter. at the same time, the thousand origin technique began to warn him. when they were less than two hundred meters away, chen fei stopped and sighed slightly. they couldn¡¯t go any further. the surroundings had already become silent. all the birds and beasts had hidden themselves. clearly, they had sensed great danger. chen fei knew that he was still being targeted. he did not know how the zhuhong fruit tree did it. perhaps as long as he absorbed the zhuhong fruit, he would not be able to cut off this connection for a short period of time. he would not even be able to hide his aura. this zhuhong fruit tree had obviously learned its lesson. it did not send the python to chase after it directly. it clearly wanted to wait for chen fei to get closer before suddenly launching an attack. ¡°this tree has become a spirit!¡± chen fei sighed. unfortunately, it was just a tree. the other party had focused their attention on this side, making the surroundings too quiet. it would naturally make people wary. chen fei glanced at the zhuhong fruit tree from afar, turned around, and left. ¡°boom!¡± as if sensing chen fei¡¯s departure, a loud explosion suddenly sounded from behind. at the same time, the python¡¯s charging sound rang out again. chen fei shook his head slightly. it had really set a trap. a moment later, the python behind him gave up, and chen fei also rushed out of the dense forest. this dense forest gave chen fei a terrible feeling. the feeling of being spied on had been lingering ever since chen fei entered the dense forest. it was obvious that there was a bigger secret in the depths of the forest, but chen fei did not intend to delve into it. chen fei couldn¡¯t even deal with that python, so it was naturally impossible for him to deal with the one in the dense forest. chen fei looked at his surroundings and thought for a moment before deciding to head southwest. this way, he could avoid the dense forest and stay away from half bottle mountain. it was a pity to give up on the zhuhong fruit, but chen fei did not give up on the various medicinal herbs he saw along the way. although the effects of these herbs were far inferior to mystical ingredients because they grew in the mystic realm all year round, their effects would still be better than the herbs in the outside world. with a little refinement, it could become a medicinal pill with pill veins. mystical ingredients could only be found by luck, and daily elixirs were the mainstream of cultivation. chen fei walked and stopped along the way. he did not meet anyone along the way and focused on digging up the herbs by the roadside. he did not know if it was luck or the current situation of the mystic realm, but along the way, chen fei actually obtained more than a dozen medicinal herbs. compared to the first day, the harvest was even more exaggerated. chen fei had no choice but to find a secluded place halfway through and summon the wooden cabinet in the spatial grid. he put the bag full of herbs into it. ¡°hmm?¡± when chen fei was picking the thirteenth herb that was over ten years old, the twin stone that had been quietly in chen fei¡¯s arms suddenly moved. chen fei took out the twin stone and sensed the direction. before he could identify the specific location, the twin stone lost its connection again. ¡°senior brother guo is moving quickly?¡± chen fei frowned slightly. his figure flashed, and he ran forward for a hundred meters. the twin stone did not move. chen fei did not stop and immediately changed his direction. after spending some time, the twin stone began to move again. chen fei had also grasped guo linshan¡¯s specific direction. he stepped forward and ran forward. a few miles away. ¡°you two bastards agreed to split the loot equally. you just got it, and you¡¯re already attacking me? it¡¯s just a thousand rock grass. i¡¯ll give it to you!¡± guo linshan swung his sword and deflected sun zonghai¡¯s spear. he rolled on the ground and dodged yu yanyan¡¯s backstab as he cursed loudly. ¡°just now, you should have obediently accepted your death. why do you have to make such a dying struggle?¡± yu yanyan smiled charmingly. her smile was so gentle that people couldn¡¯t help but want to look at her. guo linshan¡¯s expression froze for a moment. although he immediately regained his senses, sun zonghai still stabbed him in the shoulder. a bloody hole instantly appeared there. ¡°get lost! n guo linshan roared and stabbed his sword at sun zonghai, wanting to exchange an injury for an injury. however, sun zonghai took two steps back and avoided guo linshan¡¯s counterattack. ¡°the origin connection technique¡¯s reputation as iron bones truly lives up to its name.¡± sun zonghai had a smile on his face. if it was any other martial artist who had used all his strength to strike, they would have been injured from the front and back. even if they had bones to block it, the outcome would not have been any different. however, there was only a hole in guo linshan¡¯s body. most of the power of the spear was blocked by guo linshan¡¯s bones. however, guo linshan wasn¡¯t feeling well either. although his iron bones had neutralized most of the force, his shoulder blades had been shattered. he was already weak, and now he was at a disadvantage. guo linshan had thought of running away, but yu yanyan¡¯s movement technique was even more brilliant than his. as long as he was entangled for a moment, sun zonghai would immediately catch up. there was no possibility of running away. ¡°if you want to kill me, don¡¯t think about it!¡± guo linshan took a deep breath and spurted out a mouthful of blood mist. his spirit, energy, and spirit were elevated in reverse. sun zonghai and sun zonghai smiled, not caring about guo linshan¡¯s words at all. two against one, and they were both in the visceral tempering realm, and they were all true disciples of their respective sects. it could be said that everyone¡¯s combat strength was almost the same. in fact, guo linshan¡¯s cultivation had only just entered the visceral tempering realm. however, yu yanyan had already reached the middle stage of visceral tempering and was superior to guo linshan in both strength and speed. in other words, guo linshan probably wouldn¡¯t be able to beat yu yanyan in a one-on-one fight, let alone face the pincer attack of the two opponents. ¡°bang!¡± with a muffled sound, guo linshan raised his head and spat out a mouthful of blood. although he had repelled sun zonghai, he could not help but take a few steps back. guo linshan felt that he was really going to die this time. in this situation, it was already very difficult to turn the tables. guo linshan suddenly felt a little regretful, but it wasn¡¯t that he regretted coming to this mystic realm. the legacy disciple trial was a survival of the fittest. danger had always been everywhere. if one wanted to obtain something, one had to pay using something else. guo linshan regretted not improving his body movement properly when he started learning martial arts. even though he had made some progress after breaking through to the visceral tempering realm and practicing a set of movement techniques, it was still lacking. if his movement technique was a little stronger and he really couldn¡¯t beat them, he would have escaped. he wouldn¡¯t have been in such a desperate situation like now. ¡°tsk!¡± yu yanyan appeared behind guo linshan and stabbed a dagger into his back. guo linshan shifted his body at the critical moment. otherwise, his heart would explode if he continued to move. ¡°all!¡± guo linshan roared angrily and swept the broadsword in his hand horizontally, forcing yu yanyan to retreat. however, her entire body had already begun to stagger, and her injuries had worsened. guo linshan could not hold on any longer. ¡°when you¡¯re on the verge of death, throw it into that pool and see what¡¯s inside!¡± seeing that guo linshan was about to collapse, yu yanyan tilted her head to look at sun zonghai and said. ¡°still going to that pond? that place is a dangerous place. we threw a few marrow tempering realm martial artists into it before, but we only saw an afterimage. with our strength, we can¡¯t swallow that place,¡± sun zonghai said hesitantly. ¡°the dreamlike lotus is a rare mystical ingredient. even if we see it outside, we can¡¯t get it with our status. you and i have to prepare for the aperture tempering realm. if we can take down the dreamlike lotus, the chance of reaching the aperture tempering realm will increase by at least twenty percent!¡± yu yanyan licked her lips, her eyes full of greed. a mystical ingredient like the dreamlike lotus could only be found by luck. ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 try again when the time comes!¡± sun zonghai thought for a moment and nodded. just as yu yanyan had said, there were dreamlike lotus outside, but it was extremely difficult to get them. they didn¡¯t even have the chance to see them. ¡°i¡¯m not dead yet, and you¡¯re already thinking about how to play with me!¡± guo linshan laughed loudly when he saw that sun zonghai and yu yanyan had already started to make arrangements for him. he held his broadsword in his right hand and looked at sun zonghai and yu yanyan coldly and spat at them.. Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Since Ancient Times, Most of the Archers Have Been in Close Combat chapter 155: since ancient times, most of the archers have been in close combat translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°you¡¯re courting death!¡± sun zonghai snorted coldly and waved his spear. it turned into countless spear shadows and stabbed guo linshan¡¯s body. guo linshan raised his broadsword and blocked the attack with great difficulty. although he did not want to admit it, guo linshan knew that he would really die in a few more moves. the sad thing was that guo linshan was unable to drag sun zonghai and his companion. they were so cautious that they didn¡¯t even give them the chance to hurt them. chi chi chi! blood spurted out of guo linshan¡¯s body. the intense pain caused guo linshan¡¯s movements to change slightly, making it even more difficult for him to defend against sun zonghai¡¯s attack. at this moment, yu yanyan was on guard at the side and no longer participated in the attack. at this moment, guo linshan was already at the end of his rope, and his battle prowess was less than 30% of what it was before. the only reason why he was able to hold on for a while was that sun zonghai didn¡¯t want to kill guo linshan directly. just like what sun zonghai had discussed, they wanted to capture guo linshan alive and bring him to the pond. they needed the dreamlike lotus. moreover, the qi and blood of a visceral tempering realm martial artist like guo linshan was the favorite of the demonic beasts in the pool. at that time, he might be able to see clearly what kind of demonic beast it was and make other plans. ¡°puff!¡± guo linshan spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered back a few steps. he was on the verge of collapse, and even his eyes, which were looking at sun zonghai, began to blur. just as sun zonghai and sun zhenghai had said, guo linshan was really in a state of helplessness. if it wasn¡¯t for guo linshan¡¯s conviction, which made him unwilling to bow his head in defeat to sun zonghai and his companion, he would have fainted long ago. ¡°you sure are tough. i hope you won¡¯t die halfway to the pond.¡± yu yanyan laughed softly. her figure flashed, and she circled behind guo linshan. the dagger in her hand was poised to paralyze him. if they continued fighting, yu yanyan was worried that guo linshan would die directly. a dead martial artist¡¯s blood was still, but it was very difficult to attract demon beasts. yu yanyan did not want this to happen. ¡°whoosh!¡± a sharp whistling sound suddenly sounded. yu yanyan¡¯s expression changed slightly, and her body suddenly stopped. then, an arrow flew past her face. the wind brought by the arrow swept up yu yanyan¡¯s hair. a strand of hair broke and fluttered down. ¡°who are you?¡± sun zonghai¡¯s expression changed slightly. he turned his head to the right and saw a figure standing on the top of a tree, holding a bow and pointing it at them. in the next moment, several arrows flew toward the two of them. ¡°marrow tempering realm? how dare you!¡± yu yanyan sensed chen fei¡¯s aura and snorted coldly. her figure flashed, and she rushed toward chen fei. but in just a moment, yu yanyan¡¯s figure was stopped by chen fei¡¯s arrow. yu siyan¡¯s movement technique was not bad. ordinary arrows could not lock onto yu yanyan at all. yu yanyan could easily dodge and even rush directly in front of the archer. however, chen fei¡¯s arrows were not only fast but also powerful. they were amazing. they were even more important. the arrows could always predict the speed of the arrows. in just a few moves, yu yanyan¡¯s right hand was numb from the shock. she even had to dodge left and right, trying to avoid a few arrows. however, it was impossible to advance. not only yu yuyan, sun zonghai only took a few steps forward and was directly beaten back more than ten meters. sun zonghai was even worse off compared to yu yuyan¡¯s movement technique. it was impossible for him to break through. instead, he could only take chen fei¡¯s arrows head-on. the strength of each arrow shocked sun zonghai. was this an arrow that could be shot at the marrow tempering realm? even if one was at the peak of the visceral tempering realm, one would have to be obsessed with archery to be able to do this. ¡°friend, is there a misunderstanding? you and 1 don¡¯t know each other!¡± sun zonghai took a few steps back and said slowly. this kind of archery technique was too terrifying. right now, the other party was still fighting one-on-two, but he was already suppressing them and preventing them from advancing. if it was a one-on-one, the situation would be even more difficult. at this moment, it was impossible to use the marrow tempering realm to describe chen fei¡¯s deterrence. sun zonghai decided to negotiate. chen fei did not say anything. looking at guo linshan¡¯s miserable state, chen fei did not stop shooting arrows. as time passed, sun zonghai¡¯s and sun zonghai¡¯s arms became slightly stiff from blocking the arrows, causing their movements to be slightly distorted. not only chen fei discovered it, but sun zonghai and yu yanyan naturally knew it even better. they couldn¡¯t see how many arrows were left in chen fei¡¯s quiver. however, they obviously did not want to be passively beaten up like this. if anything went wrong later, they might die. ¡°friend, since you don¡¯t want to talk, we¡¯ll leave first!¡± sun zonghai shouted and took a few steps forward, trying to get the package a few meters ahead. it was guo linshan¡¯s parcel, and the thousand rock grass was inside. this was how they calmed guo linshan¡¯s heart and then sneaked an attack on guo linshan. now, sun zonghai naturally wanted to take the thousand rock grass. ¡°bang!¡± an arrow pierced the front of the bag, and the terrifying force blasted a deep pit in the ground, causing sun zonghai to stand rooted to the ground. ¡°a chance!¡± yu yanyan¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up, and her entire face instantly turned red. her figure seemed to have turned into a breeze, and she quickly rushed toward chen fei. wind rush! she turned her body into a breeze, appearing like front and back, left and right, making it difficult for people to detect his true body. at the same time, it could greatly increase one¡¯s speed. it was ethereal and unpredictable. in the blink of an eye, yu yanyan crossed a distance of tens of meters and arrived in front of chen fei. ¡°be careful!¡± guo linshan had just recovered his strength and had a clear view of the surrounding situation. fie noticed that yu yanyan had rushed over and couldn¡¯t help but shout loudly. at the same time, he realized that sun zonghai was about to attack as well. guo linshan roared and blocked sun zonghai¡¯s path. ¡°get lost! ii sun zonghai shouted angrily when he saw guo linshan. sun zonghai had long been suppressed by chen fei¡¯s bow and arrows. now that yu yanyan had finally found an opportunity, how could sun zonghai let it go? a mere marrow tempering realm expert thought that his archery skills were impressive and that he could suppress them. now, sun zonghai wanted chen fei dead. therefore, when he saw guo linshan blocking the way, sun zonghai became even angrier. he pointed his spear at guo linshan¡¯s limbs and crippled him first. he would have to deal with him later. the situation in the arena seemed to have changed in a flash. yu yanyan rushed in front of chen fei. her face was flushed red, and her eyes were filled with love. it was as if she was rushing to her lover. she had already activated her seduction technique at full force, waiting for chen fei to lose his mind. chen fei looked at yu yanyan calmly. his eyes were filled with clarity. he put down the longbow in his left hand, and a long sword appeared in his right hand. yu yanyan narrowed her eyes. she did not expect that the seduction technique that could confuse the visceral tempering realm would actually be useless against a mere marrow tempering realm. however, now that she was in front of chen fei, if an archer lost his distance, he would naturally lose his greatest advantage. even if chen fei held a sword, what could he do? ¡°clang!¡± the sound of metal clashing rang out. just as the dagger in yu yanyan¡¯s hand stabbed out, a sword and shield flashed in front of her. the timing of the sword and shield¡¯s flash was too good. yu yanyan didn¡¯t even have time to change her move. the dagger and the sword and shield collided. with just a touch, yu yanyan¡¯s expression changed. it was not only because the sword shield was extremely thick and difficult to break through, but also because a huge rebound sword force on the sword shield directly swept away yu yanyan¡¯s dagger. yu yanyan knew that chen fei had great strength, which could be seen from the power of the bow and arrow just now. however, great strength did not mean that it could be transformed into sword techniques. this required exquisite sword techniques. how could a marrow tempering martial artist achieve first-rate archery and such an exaggerated level of swordsmanship? this required years of cultivation. unless the other party was a true genius. but if he was a genius, why was his cultivation only at the marrow tempering realm? all kinds of thoughts flashed through yu yanyan¡¯s mind. before yu yanyan could adjust the dagger in her hand, a light suddenly flashed in front of her. ¡°not good!¡± yu yanyan was greatly shocked, and she desperately blocked the front with her dagger. swallow returns! a move that specializes in defense. it can deflect force and block attacks that far exceed one¡¯s own strength. with her visceral tempering realm cultivation, yu yanyan possessed an extremely strong ability to control her body. at the critical moment, she actually pulled her dagger back and blocked the sword light. ¡°clang!¡± a force far beyond imagination came from the dagger. swallow returns had indeed helped yu yanyan to reduce a lot of the force, but the remaining force was still beyond the scope of yu yanyan¡¯s resistance. yu yanyan could not control her right hand, and the dagger directly hit yu yanyan¡¯s chest. a mouthful of blood sprayed out from yu yanyan¡¯s mouth. the move that was specially used for defense was actually broken by a single move. ¡°misunderstanding.¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s cold gaze, yu yanyan shouted loudly. however, what greeted her was an ice-cold sword light. yu yanyan¡¯s scalp went numb. she circulated her wind rush crazily. yu yanyan turned into a gust of wind and dodged backward. ¡°tsk!¡± the sword light flashed. chen fei did not chase after her. he turned to look at sun zonghai. after sun zonghai smashed guo linshan to the side, he rushed toward chen fei. guo linshan didn¡¯t need to care anymore. he was just on the verge of death and couldn¡¯t stop anything. on the contrary, chen fei, who had just appeared, was too much of a threat. he had to kill chen fei. otherwise, if chen fei escaped and appeared at the critical moment of their battle in the future, it would definitely cause huge trouble. however, sun zonghai had only crossed a few dozen meters when he saw yu yuyan being pushed back by a sword. she even turned into a gust of wind and retreated crazily. this made sun zonghai stop in his tracks, and a bad feeling rose in his heart. ¡°zonghai!¡± yu yanyan appeared and looked at sun zonghai with a sorrowful expression. yu yanyan seemed to have dodged chen fei¡¯s sword seven, but she didn¡¯t really dodge it. at this moment, a huge wound appeared on her abdomen. it was already incurable. sun zonghai¡¯s eyes widened. he didn¡¯t even look at yu yanyan¡¯s right hand. his figure flashed, and he fled into the distance. chen fei¡¯s archery skills were terrifying, but he didn¡¯t expect his swordsmanship to be even more exaggerated. in just three moves, he had severely injured yu yanyan. with such combat strength, if yu yanyan was unharmed, sun zonghai would still have the guts to stay and fight. but now that yu yanyan was about to die, she no longer had the slightest bit of combat strength. sun zonghai had no guts to stay. who would have thought that an archer¡¯s close-combat skills were so much more exaggerated than archery? it was simply unreasonable! Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: Burning Life chapter 156: burning life translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°zonghai!¡± yu yanyan looked at sun zonghai in disbelief. her face revealed a desolate expression as she fell to the ground. sun zonghai didn¡¯t listen to yu yanyan. he didn¡¯t even have the thought of capturing guo linshan to threaten chen fei. this was because sun zonghai did not know the purpose of chen fei¡¯s appearance, whether it was to save them or for the metal plates on the three of them. sun zonghai didn¡¯t dare to take the risk. although guo linshan was on the verge of death, his willpower was extremely strong, and he still had some combat strength left. if he wanted to use guo linshan to threaten chen fei, he would have to spend some time. in that time, chen fei would have caught up to him. at that time, sun zonghai would have no chance at all. ¡°trying to escape?¡± guo linshan wanted to stop sun zonghai when he saw his movement, but he was injured by his internal organs. he spat out a mouthful of blood, and when his right foot moved, his body almost fell to the ground. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed past yu yanyan, and blood splattered from yu yanyan¡¯s neck. yu yanyan did not look at chen fei but stared at sun zonghai and then fell to the ground. when sun zonghai heard the commotion behind him, the blood in his entire body boiled, and he turned into a bloody shadow as he rushed forward. every step was a scene, and each scene was blood. he burned his blood, qi, inner strength, and even his lifespan in exchange for extreme speed. in just a few steps, sun zonghai had crossed a hundred meters. chen fei glanced at guo linshan and hesitated for a moment. he did not chase after sun zonghai. with sun zonghai¡¯s speed, chen fei would definitely be able to catch up to him, but it would take some time. now, guo linshan was seriously injured and on the verge of death. the concern was that when chen fei returned after killing sun zonghai, guo linshan might not be able to hold on till then. moreover, the mystic realm was full of dangers. even if guo linshan was persistant, it was difficult to guarantee that no other accidents would come. chen fei paused for a moment before sun zonghai disappeared. it had to be said that this technique was extremely powerful. although chen fei did not know what price he had to pay, from the tragic aura that he had emitted just now, it was likely that the side effects were severe. if sun zonghai was willing to use such a move during the fight just now, chen fei would definitely not be able to defeat yu yanyan so easily. unfortunately, sun zonghai was willing to flee, but he wasn¡¯t decisive enough when it came to risking his life. chen fei walked up to guo linshan and stuffed a healing pill into his mouth. at the same time, he applied the golden wound medicine on guo linshan¡¯s wound. after dealing with the simple matters, chen fei walked in front of yu yanyan and took down the jade toekn and the bag behind her. the disciples of the sunken water pavilion were very emotional. they stared at sun zonghai¡¯s back until their deaths. even though sun zonghai had abandoned her, she did not scold him. unfortunately, he didn¡¯t entrust it to the right person. ¡°senior brother guo, let¡¯s go!¡± chen fei helped guo linshan up, and his figure flickered as he disappeared from the spot. two hours later, chen fei brought guo linshan back to the cave. chen fei felt that this was the safest place. at least, nothing would disturb him during his cultivation for the next few days. guo linshan had already fainted, but fortunately, his injuries had stabilized and did not worsen. at the same time, the origin connection technique in guo linshan¡¯s body was also circulating on its own to heal his injuries. the vitality of a visceral tempering martial artist was actually extremely tenacious. from the outside to the inside, every part of his body had been tempered. therefore, as long as it was not a fatal injury, with timely treatment, it would normally gradually improve. the origin connection technique, in particular, could connect internal and external energy, which was also very effective in healing injuries. chen fei sat cross-legged and guarded by the side. four hours later, guo linshan finally woke up. as soon as he woke up, guo linshan immediately got up and looked around cautiously. he only relaxed when he saw chen fei. it was obvious that guo linshan had not recovered from the battle just now. ¡°thank goodness you¡¯re here.¡± guo linshan looked at chen fei and slowly leaned against the mountain wall, letting out a sigh of relief. guo linshan really felt that he was dead. as for the twin stone¡¯s reaction, guo linshan did not notice it at all at that moment. all his attention was on sun zonghai and the other man. ¡°it means that you¡¯re not destined to die!¡± chen fei handed the water bottle over and said with a smile. ¡°1 was just lucky, and i didn¡¯t want to die, so 1 held my breath.¡± guo linshan took the water bag, raised his head, and drank all the water in one go- it was really too dangerous today. guo linshan could only blame himself for not recognizing people clearly and thought that sun zonghai and the other were just new acquaintances. he didn¡¯t expect sun zonghai and yu yanyan to know each other long ago and were just waiting for the others to fall into their trap. chen fei smiled and handed guo linshan¡¯s parcel over. at the same time, he rummaged through yu yanyan¡¯s bag. there wasn¡¯t much in yu yanyan¡¯s bag, just a few herbs and some women¡¯s belongings. chen fei took a glance and threw the package aside. ¡°junior brother, take this jade token.¡± guo linshan opened his bag and shook his head when he saw yu yanyan¡¯s jade token inside. ¡°my life was saved by you. how can i take this jade token?¡± as guo linshan spoke, he threw the jade token to chen fei. chen fei caught it and looked at guo linshan¡¯s expression. he knew that guo linshan was serious. chen fei nodded his head and did not decline. he put away the iron token. ¡°this is thousand rock grass. 1 was here for this mystical ingredient.¡± guo linshan took out a medicinal herb from his bag and placed it in front of chen fei. ¡°bone strengthening and blood regeneration. senior brother, you can directly consume it tomorrow. it will be beneficial to your injuries.¡± chen fei looked at the thousand rock grass. this was a rare spiritual ingredient, far from what ordinary medicinal herbs could compare to. however, compared to the zhuhong fruit, the thousand rock grass was slightly less valuable. ¡°it¡¯s too wasteful to swallow it directly. if we take it back to the sect, we can exchange it for 6,000 contribution points.¡± guo linshan smiled and shook his head. so many!¡± chen fei was a little surprised. although it was a mystical ingredient, the contribution points it gave were quite shocking. ¡°because this is the medicinal ingredient for refining the aperture breaking pill, so the sect values it a lot.¡± guo linshan looked at chen fei¡¯s expression and explained, ¡°last time 1 told you about the mystic realm, there was one more thing 1 forgot to mention. if he really became a legacy disciple of the sect, the sect would actually give him an aperture breaking pill. and this was the most important thing besides true inheritance.¡± ¡°the aperture breaking pill can help you break through to the aperture tempering realm?¡± hearing the name of the medicinal pill, chen fei guessed. ¡°right. when one cultivates to the peak of the visceral tempering realm and consumes the aperture breaking pill, one can use the essence energy in the body to directly transform it into mental strength, allowing the mental strength to soar.¡± ¡± yes.¡± guo linshan nodded and said, ¡°we martial artists in the body tempering realm have weaker mental strength, so it¡¯s extremely difficult to train our apertures. a single aperture breaking pill could greatly increase the possibility of breaking through. that was why the aperture breaking pill is so precious. the sect was willing to give so many contribution points for the mystical ingredients needed to refine the aperture breaking pill.¡± chen fei nodded slightly. there were actually such benefits after becoming a true disciple. chen fei thought of ge hongjie and the others. he reckoned that he could only rely on his own strength to try to break through. ¡°but senior brother, we shouldn¡¯t think about contribution points at this time. this thousand rock grass can speed up your recovery, so it¡¯s better to eat it directly.¡± chen fei thought for a moment and advised. in this mystic realm, it was very dangerous to have injuries. although the cave looked safe now, other accidents might happen in the next second. chen fei insisted on using things that could be immediately converted into strength. guo linshan pondered for a moment and nodded slightly. looking at the thousand rock grass in front of him, guo linshan waved his right hand. a small part of the thousand rock grass fell into guo linshan¡¯s hand, and the remaining half was pushed by guo linshan to chen fei. ¡°these are enough for me to heal my injuries.¡± guo linshan looked up at chen fei and said with a smile, ¡°although the thousand rock grass doesn¡¯t help with the growth of inner strength, it can strengthen one¡¯s bones and produce blood. it can increase one¡¯s foundation and slightly increase one¡¯s strength.¡± chen fei was slightly stunned. he was about to speak when guo linshan waved his hand and said, ¡°your strength is already stronger than mine. this mystic realm has changed, so the stronger you are, the better. i still want you to take care of me.¡± guo linshan smiled at the end of his sentence. he bit the thousand rock grass in his hand and closed his eyes to heal his injuries. the whole plant would have to wait until tomorrow, but it wouldn¡¯t be a big problem if it was just this little bit. chen fei knew guo linshan¡¯s personality. he looked at the thousand rock grass in his hand and hesitated for a moment before biting the thousand rock grass and swallowing it. a warm medicinal effect spread out from his stomach. the thousand rock grass did not mutate and was considered normal. after a moment, chen fei opened his eyes and swallowed the remaining thousand rock grass. the medicinal power flowed through his limbs and continuously warmed chen fei¡¯s body. a sense of relaxation that came from the bottom of his heart arose spontaneously. it felt a little similar to the feeling of refining the zhuhong fruit, but it was also very different. it was difficult to describe it with words. after an unknown period of time, chen fei opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. chen fei looked at the interface, and his expression could not help but change slightly. the value of his inner strength did not increase, but the limit required to break through to the visceral tempering realm had decreased by a large margin. the fifth level of the origin connection technique also had the ability to lower the upper limit of a breakthrough. the effect of the thousand rock grass was even more obvious, as if it had increased chen fei¡¯s innate ability. originally, after refining the zhuhong fruit, chen fei¡¯s marrow tempering realm progress was 45%. now that the upper limit of breaking through had been lowered, it was 55% and above, which indirectly increased chen fei¡¯s cultivation. three days passed in the blink of an eye, and guo linshan¡¯s injuries were finally fully recovered. it was already the tenth day after entering this mystic realm. chen fei had already discovered that the jade token¡¯s senses had suddenly increased by a notch today. it was only at this moment that guo linshan was shocked to realize that the iron plate actually had such a function. ¡°this direction seems to be that pool.¡± guo linshan sensed the fluctuations coming from the iron plate. at this moment, a group of owners of the iron plate closest to them had gathered in one area. there were quite a number of them. ¡°pool? was there anything special about that place?¡± chen fei also sensed that a large number of jade tokens were gathering together. ¡°i heard from sun zonghai and the others that there¡¯s a dreamlike lotus there,¡± guo linshan whispered. ¡°dreamlike lotus?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. this was a mystical ingredient that could greatly aid in the use of mental energy. compared to other mystical ingredients that could help one¡¯s inner strength cultivation, the true seeds actually hoped to obtain this kind of powerful mental strength because it would pave the way for the future aperture tempering realm. ten miles away, at a pond. more than 20 people gathered together and looked at the pool in the distance. it was quiet there, and only the dreamlike lotus was swaying in the wind.. Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Unable to Do Anything chapter 157: unable to do anything translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°junior brother, are we going?¡± guo linshan raised his head and looked at chen fei. chen fei¡¯s current battle prowess had long surpassed his. going to such a dangerous place, he naturally had to discuss it properly. ¡°we can go and take a look,¡± chen fei replied. chen fei pondered for a moment. no body tempering realm warrior would think too much of a mystical ingredient like the dreamlike lotus, which could help with the mental energy. even aperture tempering realm warriors wouldn¡¯t miss such a mystical ingredient. chen fei understood that after opening an aperture point, he would advance to the aperture tempering realm. however, the aperture tempering realm did not end with just cultivating one aperture point. if he wanted to improve his martial arts cultivation, he needed to dig out more apertures to nourish his cultivation. this made the requirements for his mental strength very high. thus, in the aperture tempering realm, mental strength was the key. this realm was called the aperture tempering realm because, after the body tempering realm, aperture tempering was the key. now that guo linshan had recovered from his injuries, chen fei and he naturally had to go out and explore. not to mention the mystical ingredients, they also needed to obtain a sufficient number of jade tokens. ¡°alright, then let¡¯s go!¡± guo linshan was eager to try. if he had the chance to get the dreamlike lotus, not to mention the lotus leaves, even a single lotus seed would greatly benefit his core soul energy. chen fei and guo linshan simply packed up, and according to the induction of the jade token, they headed towards the location of the pool. at the pond. ¡°the purpose of everyone¡¯s gathering here is very clear. it¡¯s that dreamlike lotus. however, there is a beast under the pond. if we don¡¯t kill that beast, we won¡¯t be able to get the dreamlike lotus.¡± jiao xiangyuan looked at the twenty-odd people present. most of them were in the visceral tempering realm, and only a small portion were in the marrow tempering realm. among these people in the visceral tempering realm, there were a total of three people at the peak of the visceral tempering realm, including himself. ¡°what are you trying to say? you can say it directly,¡± nie quan scratched his head and said impatiently. most of the big dipper tower¡¯s disciples were impatient, and nie quan was one of them. ¡°as long as the method is suitable, everything can be discussed. if you have any suggestions, you can tell me,¡± chai xianjun grabbed the spear in his hand and said expressionlessly. ¡°the demonic beast under the pond is extremely fast. in the pond, no matter how many of us there are, we can¡¯t beat it. we have to drag it to the shore and combine our strength to destroy it,¡± jiao xiangyuan said, not caring about their attitude and directly telling them his plan. choosing a battlefield that was advantageous to oneself was a necessary choice in battle. ¡°i¡¯ve seen the demonic beast¡¯s attack technique before. that afterimage should be its tongue. i can stand at the front later. when it attacks, 1 can wrap around its tongue and drag it up.¡± nie quan pondered for a moment before looking at jiao xiangyuan and chai xianjun. ¡°but it¡¯s dangerous for me to do that. when the dreamlike lotus is distributed, i need to take thirty percent by myself!¡± ii no!¡± jiao xiangyuan and chai xianjun immediately refused. there were so many people here. if nie quan took 30% of the profits, what would the others get? ¡°i¡¯ll give you ten percent at most, and that¡¯s because you¡¯re the one leading the charge. if you don¡¯t agree, i can let my sect¡¯s senior and junior brothers go.¡± after jiao xiangyuan finished speaking, a person walked out from behind him. a steady and fierce aura assaulted his face. although he had not reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm, no one dared to underestimate this person. nie quan looked at the newcomer and frowned. after hesitating for a moment, he nodded his head unwillingly. ten percent was considered his bottom line, barely reaching the requirement. ¡°the dreamlike lotus can only be obtained by those who contribute. when the time comes, don¡¯t let me see anyone slack off. otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for being merciless when the distribution is done,¡± jiao xiangyuan said in a low voice. ¡°what should i say if someone else joins us later?¡± chai xianjun sensed that some people were still gathering over. ¡°we¡¯ll see when the time comes.¡± jiao xiangyuan thought for a moment and said ambiguously. those who were strong and contributed would naturally get some. if one¡¯s strength were insufficient, then there would naturally be nothing to share. jiao xiangyuan didn¡¯t say this out loud, but everyone present understood. in the mystic realm, the strong preyed on the weak. whether or not to give you something completely depended on your strength. if he could dominate the entire arena and monopolize the dreamlike lotus, no one else would dare to say anything. ten miles away. the two of them were carefully hurrying on their way when chen fei suddenly stopped. the thousand origin technique vibrated slightly, indicating that there were other dangers in the surroundings. ¡°what¡¯s wrong?¡± when guo linshan saw chen fei¡¯s actions, he quickly stopped and looked around cautiously. chen fei took out an arrow. his ears trembled slightly. the next moment, the arrow turned into a stream of light and disappeared from chen fei¡¯s hand. ¡°bang!¡± with an explosion, a tree crown was blasted through by an arrow. a figure appeared from within, looking at chen fei with some surprise. that arrow just now had almost directly injured him. it was simply inconceivable that a marrow tempering realm martial artist possessed such archery skills. ¡°don¡¯t misunderstand,¡± fu zhaoxing raised his hands slightly, indicating that he had no ill intentions. there was a warm smile on his face. looking at this smile, it was as if it was a spring breeze, and the hostility in his heart seemed to have dissipated a lot. ¡°you can actually hide the fluctuations of the jade token,¡± guo linshan looked at fu zhaoxing in surprise. after being shot by chen fei, the fluctuation of the jade token on fu zhaoxing¡¯s body began to appear. chen fei also looked at fu zhaoxing with some surprise. it was estimated that in order to hide the fluctuation of the jade token, fu zhaoxing¡¯s body technique had a little flaw, which was discovered by chen fei. if it wasn¡¯t for the jade token, fu zhaoxing¡¯s figure would probably be able to hide flawlessly. this made chen fei think of qu jintai he had met before. the other party was also skilled in this kind of movement technique. ¡°you¡¯re overpraising me,¡± fu zhaoxing humbly waved his hand, looked at chen fei, and said, ¡°the two of you seem to have extraordinary strength. do you want to travel together? this mystic realm was extremely dangerous. only by supporting each other could they survive the following time.¡± ¡°when did you become so insincere when you invited people to come with you? there are still people hiding in the dark who haven¡¯t come out yet!¡± chen fei grabbed guo linshan¡¯s arm, and his body swayed as he disappeared from the spot. fu zhaoxing¡¯s expression changed slightly. when he realized that chen fei and the other man were already dozens of meters away, his expression turned gloomy. the method that he had tried before was actually ineffective. in just a little more time, they would be able to complete the encirclement. it was a pity that they had lost the two jade tokens. ¡°senior brother fu! a few figures suddenly appeared on the surrounding treetops. although they saw people at this moment, if they closed their eyes, they would realize that these people did not emit any aura. ¡°those two are very cautious.¡± someone whispered. ¡°senior brother fu, that¡¯s the person who injured me!¡± qu jintai said excitedly. he had been hiding in the dark just now. when he saw chen fei come, qu jintai was so excited that his entire body was trembling. after being scared out of his wits by chen fei last time, ju jintai hid in the dense forest for a full six hours before finally leaving. during those six hours, qu jintai was constantly on tenterhooks, afraid that chen fei would suddenly appear. now that he thought about it, qu jintai knew that he had been completely frightened by chen fei, almost to the point of becoming a mental barrier. when he saw chen fei earlier, he thought of his five senior brothers. if they could complete the encirclement, there was a chance that they could forcefully keep chen fei and the other. in the end, it had only started for a while when chen fei immediately sensed that something was wrong and left. ¡°pa!¡± fu zhaoxing appeared in front of qu jintai and slapped him on the cheek. qu jintai fell from the treetops and smashed heavily into the ground. qu jintai¡¯s left cheek swelled up. he raised his head and looked at fu zhaoxing, his eyes filled with disbelief. he could not understand why fu zhaoxing would hit him. ¡°have you forgotten the essence of the wind phantom technique? your cultivation is the lowest, yet you still dare to have such intense emotional fluctuations. if it wasn¡¯t for you, that person wouldn¡¯t have noticed the abnormality!¡± fu zhaoxing shouted sternly, causing ju jintai to shrink back involuntarily. after seeing chen fei, qu jintai was indeed overly excited. however, he never thought that chen fei would leave because of him. ¡°if you do this again, you can explore this mystic realm alone. don¡¯t follow us anymore!¡± fu zhaoxing looked at qu jintai coldly and said, ¡°you can¡¯t do anything but spoil things!¡± a mile away, chen fei noticed that fu zhaoxing and the others did not chase after him, so he stopped. ¡°was there an ambush just now?¡± guo linshan asked incredulously. he hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual just now. in other words, if guo linshan had encountered such a situation alone, he would have been surrounded. moreover, the situation was even more tragic than the last time. it was not a double, but an additional one. ¡°their ability to hide is very strong. however, when they are about to attack, they will definitely reveal their aura.¡± chen fei explained with a smile when he saw guo linshan¡¯s expression. if they wanted to hide their strength, they would not have any aura when they attacked. fu zhaoxing and the others did not even need to surround them. however, it was indeed very dangerous to encounter such a blockade with a small number of people. guo linshan nodded. he did not expect that he had unknowingly escaped another life-and-death crisis. guo linshan recalled the method of exploring the mystic realm recorded by his predecessors. alternatively, they could learn to stick together and use the strength of a group to resist danger. both had their pros and cons. after all, no matter how strong one was, they were only at the peak of the visceral tempering realm. it was still dangerous to encounter a few more visceral tempering realm experts. the advantage was that everything he obtained belonged to him. it was very safe to form a group, but the things obtained belonged to the group. in the end, there would probably be very few things that could be distributed to you. guo linshan glanced at chen fei. his junior brother, who had only entered the sect at the bone tempering realm, had grown to such a level. because chen fei was around, they could deal with most situations. back then, guo linshan had invited chen fei to the mystic realm only to allow his cultivation to advance further. unexpectedly, chen fei had actually become his most able help. it was really unpredictable. chen fei did not know what guo linshan was thinking. the two of them went around fu zhaoxing¡¯s position and continued to rush to the pool. fifteen minutes later, chen fei and the other man finally arrived at the pool. there was already an intense battle going on here. by the pond, nie quan was grabbing onto a huge tongue and pulling it up with all his might. wisps of green gas continuously emitted from the tongue, and nie quan¡¯s body emitted a series of corrosive sounds. fortunately, nie quan used his inner strength to block them.. Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Successive Shots chapter 158: successive shots translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°rise!¡± feeling dizzy from the poisonous gas, nie quan circulated his inner strength, causing the blood in his body to boil. with a loud shout, he pulled back, causing the pond to churn violently. a huge object was pulled out of the pond. ¡°hiss!¡± seeing the true appearance of this demonic beast, many people present could not help but suck in a cold breath. it was a huge toad. at first glance, it was no smaller than a thatched cottage. on its back, there were poison bumps that were as big as a camel¡¯s hump. green poison swayed within, making one¡¯s scalp go numb. the eyes of the venomous toad were a bottomless black, just like this pool of water. after the venomous toad was dragged out of the pool, the aura of a peak tier 1 demonic beast swept out, causing some marrow tempering realm martial artists to pale slightly. even the visceral tempering realm martial artists had unnatural expressions when they saw the venomous toad. it was much more difficult to exterminate such a highly toxic creature than other demonic beasts. however, when they thought of the dreamlike lotus in the pond, they gathered their courage again. wealth came from danger. how could there be no danger if he wanted to obtain mystical ingredients? moreover, the toad¡¯s tongue was being pulled, and its body was being controlled within a certain range. furthermore, they were not in the pool, which actually reduced the difficulty by a lot. ¡°everyone, go!¡± jiao xiangyuan was unmoved. he put a detoxification pill into his mouth and waved his right hand. he rushed toward the venomous toad. although poisonous creatures were dangerous, they were not inexhaustible. at least, compared to other tier 1 demonic beasts, the venomous toad¡¯s defense was definitely weaker. this was an opportunity. a group of people rushed toward the venomous toad. the eyes of the venomous toad were filled with coldness. suddenly, the venomous toad¡¯s tightly shut mouth opened, and two shadows flew out from it, sweeping around the surroundings. ¡°be careful!¡± jiao xiangyuan¡¯s expression changed slightly. he had not expected the venomous toad to have three tongues. what kind of mutation was this? however, there was no time to think about it. jiao xiangyuan¡¯s sword subconsciously turned into a disc and blocked in front of him. ¡°bang!¡± with a muffled sound, jiao xiangyuan¡¯s body couldn¡¯t help but stagger backward. at this moment, jiao xiangyuan finally saw the appearance of the tongue that was attacking him. it was completely different from the one in nie quan¡¯s hand. it was even fatter, and one could even see the movement of the muscles on it. it was obvious that it was much stronger than the first one. even jiao xiangyuan, who was at the peak of the visceral tempering stage, had to retreat to deflect the force. ¡°ahhhhh!¡± ¡°what is this?¡± ¡°save me!¡± jiao xiangyuan was just about to get wrapped by the creature¡¯s tongue when a tragic cry came from somewhere else. jiao xiangyuan glanced at it from the corner of his eye and frowned. the toad¡¯s third tongue split into dozens of thin threads, which began to hunt down warriors. compared to the other two tongues, these dozens of thin threads were weaker and not poisonous, but they were extremely fast. visceral tempering realm martial artists could still barely see the trajectory and block it, but those at the marrow tempering realm were completely unable to see what was attacking them. usually, just four or five threads could kill a marrow tempering realm martial artist. in the blink of an eye, six or seven marrow tempering realm martial artists had already died. thick blood scattered in the surroundings, making it look like hell. it was disgusting to look at. chai xianjun shouted coldly. the spear in his hand turned into a phantom and pointed at the dozens of thin lines. the myriad shadow spear was said to be able to produce hundreds and thousands of spear shadows. the actual situation was naturally not so exaggerated. moreover, no matter how many spear shadows there were, most of them were just illusions and did not have actual attack power. at most, they were used to confuse others. however, chai xianjun blocked the front and managed to block a portion of the threads, allowing the marrow tempering realm martial artists to escape. as for the remaining visceral tempering realm martial artists, they began to remove the remaining thin threads one by one. ¡°if you want the dreamlike lotus, join in. if you don¡¯t want to do anything, you¡¯re not going to get a share.¡± jiao xiangyuan saw that many other martial artists had arrived from the periphery and could not help but shout loudly. the threat level of this venomous toad had somewhat exceeded jiao xiangyuan¡¯s expectations. right now, he could only let the people who had just arrived in. otherwise, if there were any accidents, the original people would suffer heavy losses. the people who came later looked at each other. many marrow tempering realm experts had died, but those at the visceral tempering realm were only injured. it was unrealistic to think that they could benefit from this. if they continued to stay here, they might even be punished later. ¡°junior brother, let¡¯s go over too.¡± guo linshan turned to look at chen fei. chen fei nodded. although this venomous toad was dangerous, most of its methods had already been used. as long as he was careful, the danger could still be controlled. ¡°senior brother guo, be careful!¡± as chen fei spoke, his figure flashed to the treetop. he drew his bow into the shape of a full moon. in the next moment, the arrow turned into a shooting star and pierced the back of the venomous toad. ¡°croak!¡± the venomous toad suddenly cried out in pain. just now, many people had thrown hidden weapons at the venomous toad, but they were all deflected by the venomous toad¡¯s skin, so they could not hurt it at all. at this moment, chen fei¡¯s arrow had broken through its defense. many people could not help but glance at chen fei. when they saw chen fei¡¯s marrow tempering realm cultivation, they could not help but reveal a surprised expression. ¡°alright, that junior brother, use your bow and arrow to suppress it!¡± jiao xiangyuan saw the arrow on chen fei¡¯s back, and his expression changed. he saw that chen fei¡¯s clothes were also from the primordial sword sect, and he couldn¡¯t help but smile. chen fei did not say anything. he shot an arrow at the venomous toad¡¯s eye, but it was immediately blocked by the venomous toad¡¯s eyelids. compared to the skin on its back, the venomous toad¡¯s eyelids were actually tougher. even with the strength of chen fei¡¯s current bow and arrow, it only caused a white spot to appear on the venomous toad¡¯s eyelids, and then the arrowhead was completely shattered. however, the strength of chen pel¡¯s arrow caused the venomous toad to stop, making it unable to control its body. chen fei did not focus on the venomous toad¡¯s eyes. as for its mouth, the venomous toad protected it very well. with just a slight tilt of its head, it could avoid the arrow and rush into its mouth. chen fei began to attack the back of the venomous toad one arrow after another. he attacked the same area, first shattering the skin defense on the surface, causing the damage caused by each arrow to increase. the venomous toad¡¯s painful cries began to grow louder. it tried its best to move its body and avoid chen fei¡¯s bow and arrow. as time passed, the wound on its back became bigger and deeper, and all kinds of poison had already splashed everywhere. however, the first tongue of the venomous toad was held back by nie quan, and the second tongue, which possessed immense strength, was currently being held by the combined strength of three visceral tempering stage cultivators. it couldn¡¯t move, and its body was naturally confined to a certain area. moving in such a small area was impossible to avoid chen fei¡¯s archery. the wound on the venomous toad¡¯s back became bigger and deeper. the other warriors couldn¡¯t help but smile. according to this trend, they would be able to kill this venomous toad in a few minutes. a peak tier 1 demonic beast would usually already have a demonic core in its body. it was difficult to consume a demon pill raw, so it was best to use it as medicine. its effect was similar to that of mystical ingredients, and it was another great harvest. without the cooperation of so many visceral tempering realm experts, a few ordinary martial artists would probably only be able to deliver food to this venomous toad. ¡°croak!¡± the venomous toad seemed to have sensed its situation. its eyes flickered slightly, and two of its tongues suddenly broke off. the remaining tongue suddenly returned to its mouth. the expressions of the others changed slightly. previously, they had considered the possibility of the venomous toad severing its tongue in order to survive, so they were all closing in on the venomous toad step by step. a few of the visceral tempering realm martial artists had even gone around to cut off their retreat. however, no one had expected the venomous toad to be so decisive as to sever its tongue. ¡°croak!¡± the venomous toad let out a cry, causing the ears of the martial artists present to buzz. then, the poison bags on the back of the venomous toad suddenly shattered one by one. the poison did not scatter but was absorbed by the venomous toad. a mouthful of poisonous gas was released from the toad¡¯s mouth and dispersed in all directions. ¡°chi chi chi. wherever the poisonous gas passed, the ground seemed to have been splashed with concentrated sulfuric acid, and the sound of corrosion could be heard endlessly. the expressions of the other warriors who wanted to approach him changed as they retreated. even if they used their inner strength to resist the poison, they would not be able to withstand it. the venomous toad had completely spat out all the poison in its body. compared to the poison on the first tongue, it was more than ten times stronger. this venomous toad clearly knew that it was in danger. with its intelligence, it simply used a big move to force everyone back. ¡°don¡¯t let it escape back to the pond!¡± jiao xiangyuan¡¯s expression changed. after a moment of hesitation, he circulated his origin connection technique and released his inner strength, forming a protective barrier around his body. he then arrived in front of the venomous toad. the sound of corrosion instantly echoed around jiao xiangyuan¡¯s body. only a martial artist at the peak of the visceral tempering realm had the ability to create such a thick wall of inner strength to protect himself for a short period of time. ¡°trying to escape?¡± nie quan laughed loudly as he appeared in front of the venomous toad. he grabbed one of the venomous toad¡¯s legs. nie quan¡¯s body was several times smaller than the venomous toad¡¯s. however, with nie quan¡¯s explosive shout, the venomous toad¡¯s body was suddenly dragged up and thrown backward by nie quan. ¡°good!¡± chai xianjun¡¯s eyes lit up. his long spear was dragged on the ground, and his aura disappeared. in the next moment, his aura suddenly appeared again, and then it exploded. the long spear that was dragged on the ground had disappeared. ¡°boom!¡± the spear was like a dragon. when it appeared again, it had already pierced through the toad¡¯s chin and head. the venomous toad trembled violently from the pain. chai xianjun could only hold on for a moment before he was flung away. however, there was no doubt that the spear had severely injured the venomous toad. the other visceral tempering realm martial artists swarmed forward and crazily attacked the venomous toad. there was no venom, its tongue was broken, and its head was severely injured. the venomous toad¡¯s strength was less than ten percent, and it only lasted for a moment before it was killed by the other visceral tempering realm martial artists. with a dull thud, the venomous toad¡¯s body smashed into the ground, completely dead. just like that, a peak tier 1 demonic beast was killed by everyone¡¯s combined efforts. ¡°are you feng xiupu¡¯s disciple?¡± jiao xiangyuan came in front of chen fei and sized him up. the main reason was that feng xiupu had personally sent chen fei and guo linshan to the secret realm, leaving a deep impression. after all, they were aperture tempering realm experts, so they could attract the attention of others wherever they went. this was why jiao xiangyuan took a few more glances at chen fei and guo linshan.. Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Mental Collision chapter 159: mental collision translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°senior brother jiao!¡± chen fei cupped his hands and said. jiao xiangyuan was a peak visceral tempering realm martial artist and one of the few experts among the primordial sword sect¡¯s true disciples. chen fei had naturally inquired about him. ¡°your archery skills are very strong.¡± jiao xiangyuan complimented. it was not flattery, but the archery skills that chen fei had just displayed had indeed left a deep impression. it was also because of chen fei¡¯s archery skills that the progress of the battle this time was much faster. ¡°senior brother jiao, you flatter me!¡± chen fei smiled. ¡°are you interested in joining us after we split the dreamlike lotus? jiao xiangyuan invited. since they were from the same sect, there would naturally be some trust, not to mention chen fei¡¯s archery skills. he was completely worth roping in. later on, when they encountered other demonic beasts, chen fei could play a huge role. ¡°let me think about it.¡± chen fei pondered for a moment and did not agree immediately. working together was naturally much safer, but there were also many restrictions. it was hard to say which was better. ¡°sure. just tell me later.¡± jiao xiangyuan nodded and didn¡¯t force him. guo linshan, who had followed him, nodded and gestured for jiao xiangyuan to walk towards the venomous toad. this demon core would also be distributed later. ¡°what did senior brother jiao say?¡± guo linshan shook off the venom on his body and asked curiously. jiao xiangyuan was very famous in the sect. his master was also an aperture tempering realm expert, and his cultivation was much stronger than feng xiupu¡¯s. he was strong and had a strong background. he was a pre-determined legacy disciple in the sect. if nothing went wrong, jiao xiangyuan would definitely be able to obtain a true inheritance after this secret realm. ¡°he wants to invite us to take action together, but i haven¡¯t thought about it yet.¡± chen fei whispered. ¡°yes! guo linshan nodded. it was indeed not a good choice. a marrow tempering realm disciple held a blade and cut open the venomous toad¡¯s body with great difficulty. after searching for a while, he found a jade-green demon core. the venomous toad was already dead, but the demon core gave people the feeling that it was facing a smaller venomous toad. its aura was extremely dense. however, as time passed, this aura gradually subsided. moreover, the demon beast was gradually becoming harder, and the vital energy within was gradually being locked. ¡°how do we split the demon core?¡± nie quan¡¯s face turned green. he had been poisoned, but he didn¡¯t care at all. from his aura and movements, this bit of poison didn¡¯t seem to have any effect on him. ¡°take the dreamlike lotus first, then distribute it!¡± jiao xiangyuan looked at the dreamlike lotus in the pond. not only had the beasts become stronger, but many mystical ingredients had also changed. jiao xiangyuan had heard many stories about mystical ingredients killing people, so he couldn¡¯t be sure if the dreamlike lotus had mutated or not. ¡°who¡¯s going?¡± chai xianjun asked. if it was the mystic realm in the past, there would probably be people rushing over impatiently at this moment. but now, everyone was a little cautious. the dreamlike lotus was good, but it was also dangerous. ¡°let¡¯s test it out first.¡± nie quan originally wanted to go by himself, but after thinking about it, it wasn¡¯t very safe. this venomous toad was an obvious danger, so nie quan could still show off his might. the dreamlike lotus didn¡¯t know what was going on, so it would be foolish for it to try to be brave. ¡°who¡¯ll go and hunt some wild game.¡± chai xianjun looked around and asked. ¡°senior brother, i¡¯ll go.¡± a disciple at the marrow tempering realm hurriedly spoke up. just now, the marrow tempering realm disciples had hidden behind the venomous toad. if they did not perform now, they would probably not get a single lotus seed later. ¡°go back quickly!¡± chai xianjun nodded. in just a few moments, a mountain deer was dragged back. this mountain deer was undoubtedly much larger than the outside world, but there was nothing unusual about it. although the mystic realm had mutated, not all things had mutated. there were still many things that had only become bigger and more ferocious. ¡°i¡¯m throwing the past to be a member of the nie quan grabbed the deer¡¯s leg and sent it flying toward dreamlike lotus. the dreamlike lotus was a mystical ingredient, and it wasn¡¯t as fragile as ordinary herbs. such a collision couldn¡¯t damage it at all. everyone stared at the mountain deer, watching it fall from the sky and then smash the dreamlike lotus. the dreamlike lotus felt like it was bent. then, it bounced the mountain deer to the side. everyone¡¯s expression changed as if there was no danger. it was difficult for mutated mystical ingredients to withstand the smell of blood on the mountain deer. if there was anything unusual, they would normally devour it directly instead of remaining indifferent. ¡°let¡¯s see.¡± chai xianjun said in a low voice. since the dreamlike lotus was there, he might as well observe it. nie quan and jiao xiangyuan nodded, but they didn¡¯t rush forward. chen fei stood behind the crowd and looked at the dreamlike lotus. the thousand origin technique didn¡¯t give any warning, but chen fei had a strange feeling in his heart that he couldn¡¯t explain. however, if there was really danger, the thousand origin technique would at least fluctuate and not be as calm as it was now. mountain deer¡¯s blood filled the water. in just a few moments, it had dyed the pool red. even from dozens of meters away, everyone could smell the blood clearly. however, the dreamlike lotus only swayed with the breeze. it didn¡¯t do anything to the deer. fifteen minutes had passed, but there was still no movement. some people had already begun to stir. this was the dreamlike lotus! a single lotus seed was enough to make their mental strength grow significantly. with their eyesight, they could see that there were many seeds on the dreamlike lotus. in other words, everyone present could at least get one lotus seed. if he had put in more effort just now, he could have obtained more. ¡°this should be enough.¡± chai xianjun whispered. ¡°my skin is rough, and my flesh is thick. shall i take it?¡± nie quan looked at chai xianjun and asked. ¡°good!¡± jiao xiangyuan thought for a while and didn¡¯t raise any objections. chai xianjun nodded. nie quan grinned as he flashed to the front of the dreamlike lotus. even though he had confirmed that there was no danger, nie quan still approached cautiously. he spent some time before he arrived in front of the dreamlike lotus. seeing it swaying slightly, nie quan was dazed for a moment. nie quan blinked his eyes and furrowed his brows in confusion. he turned to look at jiao xiangyuan and the others, but they didn¡¯t reveal any strange expressions. nie quan turned to look at the dreamlike lotus. after thinking for a moment, he cautiously shot out a stream of energy and hit the dreamlike lotus. a lotus seed flew out from the dreamlike lotus and landed in nie quan¡¯s hand. the dreamlike lotus still didn¡¯t move. nie quan looked at the lotus seed in his hand. a faint fragrance wafted in the air. it was exactly the same as what was recorded in the records. nie quan let out a sigh of relief and began to dig out the entire dreamlike lotus. it took nie quan a full fifteen minutes to dig out the entire dreamlike lotus, including the roots. the dreamlike lotus could be consumed from all parts of the body, including the roots. the only difference was the strength of the effect. seeing that he didn¡¯t leave anything behind, nie quan¡¯s figure flashed and returned to the pond. everyone couldn¡¯t help but surround him. when they saw the dreamlike lotus in nie quan¡¯s hand, their faces were filled with excitement. although a few marrow tempering realm experts had died, the losses were considered very small. now, he had gotten a complete dreamlike lotus and a peak level 1 demonic beast core. he might not have made a fortune this time, but it was close. ¡°let me make this clear. i only want the dreamlike lotus. i don¡¯t want the demon core,¡± chai xianjun said in a deep voice. the effect of the demon core was extremely low for him. at most, he could take it back and exchange it for contribution points. ¡°give me the demon core. 1 don¡¯t want the dreamlike lotus.¡± nie quan thought for a moment, then handed over the dreamlike lotus and the demon core. the big dipper tower¡¯s cultivation technique allowed him to slowly absorb this type of demon core. nie quan could try it out in the mystic realm. jiao xiangyuan and chai xianjun couldn¡¯t help but smile as they began to distribute the items according to the agreed upon method. there were a lot of lotus seeds. those at the marrow tempering realm would get one, while those at the visceral tempering realm would get a few more. guo linshan got three, and chen fei even got five lotus seeds. after the lotus seeds were distributed, the rest were the lotus leaves. jiao xiangyuan and chai xianjun took the majority of the leaves. everyone had witnessed the effects of chen fei¡¯s archery, so they actually got a portion of it. under the watchful eyes of the crowd, jiao xiangyuan and the other were distributed fairly. of course, there was still some bias, but it was already considered rare fairness. the dreamlike lotus was divided up in a short while. everyone smiled. some people looked at the lotus seeds in their hands and couldn¡¯t wait to swallow them. according to the records, the dreamlike lotus melted in his mouth and didn¡¯t burden his mental energy. even if you swallow an entire dreamlike lotus, you will be fine. your mental energy will naturally grow and become quite gentle. ¡°oh.¡± someone swallowed the lotus seed and felt that the texture was a little strange. didn¡¯t they say that it would melt in their mouths? why did it feel slippery? guo linshan looked at the lotus seed, thought for a moment, and decided to swallow it. it was naturally best to immediately convert this thing into strength. otherwise, if it was accidentally snatched away by others, wouldn¡¯t he be pissde to no end? ¡°senior brother, wait a moment.¡± chen fei extended his hand to stop guo linshan. although the thousand origin technique did not warn him, chen fei felt a strange feeling when he looked at the lotus seeds and leaves in his hands. it was hard to explain. it was as if there was a layer of gauze blocking chen fei¡¯s eyes, making chen fei subconsciously feel a little uncomfortable. however, he could not tell what the problem was. guo linshan looked at chen fei with some doubt. in just a short while, many people had already swallowed the lotus seeds. chen fei frowned and stared at the lotus seed in his hand. he subconsciously pinched the lotus seed hard. the surface of the lotus seed shattered, and the juice dripped from chen fei¡¯s fingers. a faint fragrance floated into his nose. there was no problem with the touch and taste. ¡°little junior brother, this¡­¡± guo linshan looked at chen fei in confusion. it was a waste to crush the lotus seeds like this. the effects of the medicine had been reduced by at least 20%. chen fei didn¡¯t say anything. he threw the lotus seeds in guo linshan¡¯s hands and the lotus seeds and leaves in his own hands into a jade box and sealed it well. eternity moment! the thousand origin technique circulated rapidly, and chen fei directly smashed this core soul energy at the shattered lotus seed in his hand. ¡°bang!¡± chen fei¡¯s head seemed to have suffered a heavy blow, as if someone had punched it. it suddenly flew back, and blood flowed out of chen fei¡¯s nose. chen fei¡¯s entire brain was dizzy, and he could barely distinguish between north, south, east, and west. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°run!¡± chen fei roared angrily. he pulled guo linshan and dashed into the distance in a flash.. Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Fake for Real chapter 160: fake for real translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation guo linshan was confused. he didn¡¯t know what had happened to chen fei. however, guo linshan did not resist. he followed chen fei¡¯s momentum and ran wildly. guo linshan was not the only one who was stunned. the others were also surprised to see chen fei¡¯s actions. there was clearly no danger here. why did chen fei suddenly act like this? the expressions of jiao xiangyuan and the other two peak stage visceral tempering martial artists changed slightly. after hesitating for a moment, they followed behind chen fei. they actually had a strange feeling in their hearts, but they couldn¡¯t explain it. there seemed to be a feeling that made them want to stay quietly on the spot and enjoy the joy of victory. they didn¡¯t want to move. because of this, after they had distributed the dreamlike lotus, they had all stood still and watched the others eat the seeds. they even had the urge to consume the lotus seed immediately. it was just that their instincts had forcefully suppressed it. thus, when he saw chen fei¡¯s actions, it was as if his nerves had been pricked, and he was unwilling to think about it. it was as if one would be misled if they thought about it seriously. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± the visceral tempering realm cultivator who had yet to consume the lotus seed had a struggling expression on his face. his body trembled as he followed behind jiao xiangyuan and the others. as for those who had already consumed the lotus seeds, regardless of whether they were in the marrow tempering realm or the visceral tempering realm, they stood rooted to the ground and watched the others run away with a strange expression. there was only confusion on their faces, and their bodies did not move at all. ¡°hmm?¡± guo linshan was dragged by chen fei and ran for several hundred meters. he felt his five senses suddenly become clear as if a layer of fog had been suddenly pulled apart. his mind suddenly became alert. ¡°did you feel it?¡± chen fei stopped and saw guo linshan¡¯s expression. he wiped the blood off his nose. the backlash from eternity moment made chen fei sense that something was wrong. a dreamlike lotus that had already been divided should be a dead object. the most normal result of using a psychic skill on an inanimate object was that there should be no reaction. however, the core soul energy was reflected, causing chen fei¡¯s mind to be injured. it was precisely because of this injury that chen fei¡¯s core soul energy, which had been concealed, suddenly awakened. the thousand origin technique began to warn him frantically. jiao xiangyuan and the others arrived in front of chen fei. just as they were about to speak, they suddenly noticed that the lotus seeds and leaves in their hands were strange. they looked down and saw that these lotus seeds and leaves were actually trembling violently. in the next moment, all the lotus seeds and leaves turned into little venomous toads, and it spat out poisonous fog at the person holding them. ¡°what is this?¡± jiao xiangyuan and the others were shocked and subconsciously threw the venomous toad out. these venomous toads merged together in the air and disappeared in front of everyone with a cry. the jade box in chen fei¡¯s arms trembled slightly. however, this was a jade box specially made by the alchemy master alliance. it could lock the vitality of the mystical ingredients and also isolate some external interference. as for the crushed lotus seed in chen fei¡¯s hand, it did not turn into a venomous toad and fly away, either because it had been hit by the core soul energy or because it had been shattered. ¡°look! before everyone could recover from the sudden change from the lotus seed to the venomous toad, someone suddenly pointed into the distance and shouted. everyone subconsciously looked up and saw that the martial artists who had not come over had all fallen to the ground in pain. a person¡¯s stomach suddenly bulged, and then vines crawled out of his facial features, and his screams stopped abruptly. the man glanced at the crowd from afar and rushed into the pool with his hands and feet. he dived into the water. not only this person but the martial artists who did not come over began to mutate one by one. their mutated appearances were no different from the first one. it was as if his body had turned into a plant. whether it was the marrow tempering realm or the visceral tempering realm, none of them could escape this change. in the blink of an eye, nearly ten people jumped into the pool and disappeared. this¡­ what¡¯s going on?¡± someone said in a trembling voice. from the joy of splitting the dreamlike lotus to now, they had lost everything. the appearance of those puppets made people shudder. what had happened? ¡°emotions were fluctuating. we were controlled by the dreamlike lotus.¡± nie quan looked at the demon core in his hand. how is this a demon core? it¡¯s just a piece of rock. he didn¡¯t know when it was swapped out. the dreamlike lotus had made up a beautiful dream and made people fall into it. human emotions were the most magical. when one was extremely sad, one¡¯s heart would die. when one was extremely angry, one could sometimes surpass one¡¯s own strength. the dreamlike lotus took advantage of the fluctuating emotions to control their minds. jiao xiangyuan¡¯s expression was ugly. this was a futile effort. the venomous toad was a real demon beast, but it had been controlled by the dreamlike lotus and had become a supporting character in the show. the venomous toad had killed many people, but after splitting the dreamlike lotus, even more people died. in the end, they were back to zero. if chen fei had not noticed that something was wrong and slightly awakened them, they would probably be in danger at this moment. they might not be able to withstand the imperceptible hypnosis and swallow the lotus seeds in their hands. thinking of this, jiao xiangyuan couldn¡¯t help but glance at chen fei. he was clearly only in the marrow tempering realm, but not only was his archery skill powerful, but even his mental strength was extraordinary, allowing him to detect the abnormality. although jiao xiangyuan also felt that something was wrong, he couldn¡¯t pinpoint what the problem was. he could only stand there in a daze. his thoughts seemed to have frozen. ¡°that dreamlike lotus is really fine.¡± nie quan suddenly pointed at the pond. the dreamlike lotus that had disappeared had returned to its original state. it was swaying in the breeze, making one¡¯s heart shiver. chen fei looked at the pond with an unchanging expression. the thousand origin technique was trembling non-stop, warning chen fei of the danger ahead. fifteen minutes ago, the thousand origin technique was still calm. the thousand origin technique was a combination of many mental cultivation techniques. he didn¡¯t expect it to be deceived at such a critical moment. it could only be said that when the difference in strength was too great, no matter how strong the cultivation technique was, it was useless. of course, the thousand origin technique was not completely ineffective. although he was deceived, the discomfort in chen fei¡¯s heart should be the result of the thousand origin technique¡¯s struggle. otherwise, chen fei wouldn¡¯t have been so decisive in using his core soul energy and then discovering the problem. ¡°junior brother chen, this secret realm is very dangerous now. let¡¯s move together.¡± jiao xiangyuan looked at chen fei and continued to invite him. if jiao xiangyuan was only interested in chen fei¡¯s archery skills before, then after what had just happened, jiao xiangyuan paid more attention to chen fei¡¯s sense of danger. this mystic realm was obviously abnormal. many mystical ingredients had mutated. not all of them, but most of them. without a certain level of discernment, it was likely that in the end, it would not be humans eating mystical ingredients, but mystical ingredients eating humans. chai xianjun and jiao xiangyuan also looked at chen fei. however, compared to jiao xiangyuan, who was also from the primordial sword sect, chai xianjun and jiao xiangyuan were naturally estranged from each other. ¡°i¡¯m used to moving with fewer people.¡± chen fei thought for a moment and finally shook his head. in terms of sensitivity to danger, chen fei was much stronger than jiao xiangyuan, who was at the peak of the visceral tempering realm. jiao xiangyuan might be stronger than chen fei, but chen fei had the starry night sword, soul chasing step, spatial travel, and all sorts of perfected cultivation techniques. although this mystic realm was dangerous, it was not a problem for chen fei to protect himself. there were many things in this secret realm, especially those mutated mystical ingredients that were useless in numbers. at that time, whether it was the distribution of benefits or the ownership of the iron plate, there would be conflicts. in that case, chen fei might as well act together with guo linshan. at least, there would not be any disputes between the two of them because of their interests. ¡°that¡¯s a pity.¡± jiao xiangyuan looked at the determination in chen fei¡¯s eyes. the words to persuade him to stay were on the tip of his tongue. he could not help but sigh. two invitations were jiao xiangyuan¡¯s limit. jiao xiangyuan also had his own pride. although chen fei¡¯s performance was worth recruiting, it was impossible for jiao xiangyuan to invite him again and again. as one of the few people who had the highest chance of becoming a true disciple, jiao xiangyuan had his own principles. ¡°goodbye, everyone!¡± chen fei cupped his hands and looked at jiao xiangyuan and the others before leaving. guo linshan also cupped his hands and followed behind chen fei. ¡°just now, this junior brother had some seeds and leaves of the dreamlike lotus,¡± someone suddenly said as he looked at chen fei¡¯s back. ¡°do you still want to eat that thing?¡± someone sneered. ¡°seal it well and return it to the sect after leaving the mystic realm. it might be a considerable amount of contribution points.¡± ¡°this junior brother has saved our lives, and you¡¯re still thinking about this. goodbye!¡± someone snorted coldly. he couldn¡¯t stand the behavior of others and disappeared. everyone had different thoughts. they glanced at the dreamlike lotus in the pond, shook their heads, and left. if he was strong enough, he could still eat the dreamlike lotus, as long as he could resist ita mental attack. moreover, there were still several jade tokens under the pool. the three visceral tempering realm cultivators who had been dragged into the pool just now had three jade tokens under them. however, there were so many people just now and they were almost completely wiped out. this was not something that could be done with just numbers. chen fei didn¡¯t know what those people behind him were thinking. at this moment, he and guo linshan flashed and rushed towards the cave. the lotus seeds and leaves in the jade box in his arms were no longer moving. chen fei wanted to find a quiet place to study these things. the dreamlike lotus had mutated, but that didn¡¯t mean that it couldn¡¯t be eaten. the key was how to eat it. a moment later, they didn¡¯t find anyone following them. chen fei and the other returned to the cave, and chen fei took out the jade box. ¡°junior brother, what should we do next?¡± seeing the jade box, guo linshan thought of what was inside and swallowed his saliva. the lotus seeds and leaves that had turned into venomous toads, as well as the miserable state of the others, had left a deep impression on guo linshan. ¡°study how to eat them!¡± chen fei said in a low voice. the experience in his previous life had made chen fei understand. many things seemed inedible, but it was definitely because the method was wrong. as long as the method was right, many inedible things could become delicious. these lotus seeds and leaves had mutated, but chen fei was an alchemist.. wasn¡¯t it just researching how to better eat medicinal herbs, even if they had mutated? Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Creepy chapter 161: creepy translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in fact, if he wanted to deal with these mutated lotus seeds and leaves, the more convenient way was to use a few more core soul energy to wipe away the remaining consciousness. however, chen fei¡¯s previous core soul energy had almost caused him to have a concussion. if he were to use it a few more times, it would undoubtedly destroy the foundation of his mind. eating the dreamlike lotus was meant to increase his soul power, but it damaged his soul foundation. no one would willingly do such a thing. ¡°why don¡¯t we hand these over to the sect?¡± the power of the dreamlike lotus had cast a shadow on guo linshan¡¯s heart. it could be said that all the warriors present had been influenced by the dreamlike lotus. even now, guo linshan was not sure if the venomous toad they encountered was real or if it was an illusion created by dreamlike lotus. ¡°the pill furnace isn¡¯t here. otherwise, it would be safer to refine them again.¡± chen fei felt it was a pity that he didn¡¯t bring the alchemy furnace. however, the space was limited, and carrying the pill furnace would have caused other problems. as for carrying the pill furnace in, that was even more unrealistic. it was too conspicuous and would make them an easy target in this dangerous place. ¡°then what do you plan to do?¡± guo linshan asked curiously. ¡°use other herbs to grind into a medicinal liquid. when the time comes, pour it on the lotus seeds and leaves. they should be able to be swallowed.¡± chen fei had a few plans in mind. whether they were feasible or not, he would only know after testing them out. guo linshan nodded as if he understood something. guo linshan was not familiar with alchemy, so he couldn¡¯t fully grasp the details. meanwhile, tens of miles away, sun zonghai was hiding in a small cave. the entrance was narrow, but the inside was extremely wide. in order to prevent the cave from being blocked, sun zonghai had personally dug a small tunnel leading to other places. at this moment, sun zonghai was sitting cross-legged on the ground. his body trembled slightly as inner strength circulated rapidly within his body. after a long time, sun zonghai opened his eyes and exhaled. sun zonghai¡¯s face appeared somewhat pale. that day, in order to escape chen fei¡¯s pursuit, he used the movement technique, ten sceneries of the heavenly lake, which caused sun zonghai¡¯s vitality to be greatly damaged and the blood essence in his body to be severely depleted. after so many days, he had consumed many decades-old herbs, but sun zonghai had only improved slightly. however, he was still far from his peak condition. sun zonghai recalled what had happened that day, and his eyes could not help but reveal a vicious look. because of chen fei¡¯s sudden appearance, the direction of the matter had changed drastically. ¡°yanyan, they are the culprits. 1 will avenge you.¡± sun zonghai thought of the look in yu yanyan¡¯s eyes when she looked at him at the end. sun zonghai didn¡¯t think that it was disappointment. sun zonghai believed that yu yanyan wanted him to escape. ¡°there will be a chance, there will definitely be a chance!¡± sun zonghai murmured. from tomorrow onwards, sun zonghai decided to go out and find a team to join. if he had the chance to meet chen fei and the others, he would take the opportunity to incite others to surround and kill chen fei and the others. ¡°this location is not bad. i used to like living like this.¡± a voice suddenly sounded outside the cave. a figure grabbed the edge of the cave with one hand and stuck his head in. there was an inexplicable smile on his face as he looked at sun zonghai. ¡°who are you?¡± frightened by the sound, sun zonghai did not notice anything at all when he was already at the entrance of the cave. moreover, the person in front of him was clearly at the visceral tempering realm, so why didn¡¯t he sense the metal token on his body? ¡°who am i? in the past, i didn¡¯t have a name, but after living in this body, you can call me yu doushan now.¡± it was as if yu doushan did not have any bones. the small hole could not stop him at all. yu doushan walked in very easily. sun zonghai couldn¡¯t help but take a step back. yu doushan gave sun zonghai a bad feeling as if he was being targeted by his natural enemy. it was as if the person in front of him was not a human at all but a demon in human skin. ¡°don¡¯t come over again, or don¡¯t blame me for being rude!¡± sun zonghai shouted. yu doushan¡¯s words didn¡¯t match up, and sun zonghai felt uncomfortable listening to them. moreover, sun zonghai didn¡¯t want to get too close to yu doushan. sun zonghai instinctively felt that if the two of them got too close, something terrible would happen. however, sun zonghai could tell that yu doushan was only at the early-stage of the visceral tempering realm based on his aura. the two of them had similar cultivation levels. although sun zonghai was injured, he was not so afraid. unless yu doushan was as abnormal as chen fei and had battle prowess that far exceeded his cultivation. ¡°you are very afraid, but you are also very angry. i felt your anger just now, so 1 came over. of course, this thing also helped.¡± as yu doushan spoke, he suddenly opened his mouth. the corners of his mouth split open all the way to his ears. his mouth was wide open, and a jade token was slowly spat out from yu doushan¡¯s throat. sun zonghai immediately felt the mutual connection between the jade tokens, but now, this matter was no longer what sun zonghai was most concerned about. the moment yu doushan opened his mouth, sun zonghai sensed an aura that did not belong to a human. yu doushan was definitely not human! run! this thought flashed through sun zonghai¡¯s mind, and sun zonghai did the same. the long spear in his hand was like a shooting star as it pierced toward yu doushan¡¯s face. white horse spear! this was the fastest spear technique that sun zonghai had mastered. if the enemy was distracted, the spearhead would have already pierced into his body. sun zonghai never thought that he could hurt yu doushan. he only wanted to use this move to force yu doushan back temporarily so that he could have a chance to escape. ¡°tsk!¡± the spear in sun zonghai¡¯s hand pierced into yu doushan¡¯s face. blood splattered everywhere as yu doushan¡¯s head was pierced through from the front to the back by the spear tip. sun zonghai was stunned. this was just a feint. he had never thought that he could do anything to yu doushan. sun zonghai held the spear in his hand. the muscle memory that he had developed from years of martial arts cultivation allowed him to quickly shake the spear in his hand. sun zonghai was not weak. on the contrary, he was very strong. otherwise, he would not have become a legacy seed of long rainbow sect and entered the mystic realm. the force of the spear¡¯s vibration was so great that even if it was a demon beast if its body was pierced and shaken like this, its wound would explode. ¡°buzz!¡± before the spear could even shake, a hand grabbed the spear. ¡°you hit me, so i can hit you now.¡± yu doushan slowly extended his head out of the spear. the rotten skin on his face was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. sun zonghai¡¯s eyes slowly widened as he watched yu doushan recover completely in the blink of an eye. sun zonghai moved his spear, but it did not move at all. sun zonghai wanted to abandon the spear, but he realized that his hand was stuck to the spear for some reason. sun zonghai was shocked to find that his entire body had stiffened. he couldn¡¯t even move his eyes. he could only stare at yu doushan. ¡°you hit me, and 1 hit you again. however, i won¡¯t hit you. your physical body is still useful.¡± yu doushan¡¯s face was filled with a stylized smile. at first glance, he didn¡¯t feel anything. however, upon closer inspection, one could see that there was no smile in this smile. it was as if this smile was just an imitation. sun zonghai struggled with all his might, using his inner strength, but there was nothing he could do. before sun zonghai could figure out what yu doushan wanted to do, a rabbit jumped into the cave. the rabbit stared at sun zonghai with its blood-red eyes. a creepy feeling suddenly struck sun zonghai. the rabbit jumped in front of sun zonghai and suddenly jumped in front of sun zonghai¡¯s face. it grabbed sun zonghai¡¯s mouth and began to desperately try to get into sun zonghai¡¯s mouth. flesh and blood splattered everywhere. it was unknown whose flesh and blood it was, but the two slowly fused into one. sun zonghai¡¯s consciousness blurred. in a place where sun zonghai could not see, there were already more than ten people standing outside the cave. everyone¡¯s cultivation was at the visceral tempering realm. their eyes were red, and there was no human emotion in their eyes. there was only a beast-like coldness. beneath the feet of these martial artists, there were dozens of wild rabbits hiding in the grass. they lay dormant quietly without making a single sound. fifteen minutes later, yu doushan walked out of the cave, followed by sun zonghai expressionlessly. ¡°it¡¯s time to find the next one.¡± yu doushan looked around and sensed the energy fluctuations coming from the iron plate. he opened his mouth and swallowed the iron plate. ¡°you hit me, and 1 hit you. it¡¯s only right and proper!¡± yu doushan¡¯s cold murmurs drifted in the wind. a dozen warriors flashed and followed behind yu doushan, running forward. halfway up the mountain. ¡°senior sister, why don¡¯t we go down the mountain? this place is too abnormal. if we continue walking like this, i¡¯m afraid we¡¯ll be discovered.¡± two figures carefully hid behind the rocks and looked outside. one of them said in fear. ¡°we¡¯ve already come this far, how can we turn back now! as long as 1 get that mystical ingredient, i might be able to directly break through to the aperture tempering realm. at that time, even in this vast mystic realm, there¡¯s nowhere i can¡¯t go!¡± shen fengxiu said in a deep voice, her eyes filled with fanaticism. although this mystic realm rejected the aperture tempering realm, if one broke through to the aperture tempering realm in the mystic realm, the rejection of the mystic realm was very small because the energy was not stable yet. one could still stay in the mystic realm for a few days. with the strength of the aperture tempering realm, even if there were many changes in the mystic realm, the aperture tempering realm cultivator could still do whatever they wanted. and it was precisely because of the mystic realm¡¯s mutation that led to a huge increase in the number of mystical ingredients that shen fengxiu made up her mind. as long as she broke through to the aperture tempering realm, even those veteran aperture tempering realm cultivators would be envious of the mystical ingredients here. due to her cultivation technique, shen fengxiu was extremely sensitive to the aura of the mystical ingredient. she could sense that the mystical ingredient was nearby. they didn¡¯t need to continue walking to the top of half bottle mountain. as long as they found the mystical ingredient halfway up the mountain and consumed it, shen fengxiu would be able to break through. ¡°with this half-spirit tool, you have to be careful. it¡¯s enough to hide our auras!¡± shen fengxiu consoled as she brushed the hairpin on her head. ¡°senior sister, is it that one?¡± the junior sister¡¯s eyes suddenly widened as she pointed forward with an excited expression. shen fengxiu turned around and looked. at first, she was still a little confused, but it became clearer and clearer. it was the mystical ingredient she was looking for. the hairpin on shen fengxiu¡¯s head shook violently, but she did not feel anything. she walked towards the mystical ingredient step by step.. Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Core Soul Energy Rising chapter 162: core soul energy rising translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in the cave, chen fei was grinding all kinds of medicinal herbs and carefully mixing the medicinal liquid. two days had already passed, and chen fei was concentrating on matching the medicinal herbs. fortunately, after a few days of experimentation, chen fei already had a perfect formula. he had also found the required medicinal herbs in the past two days. he could only say that there were really many medicinal herbs in this mystic realm. if he were to search carefully, he would be able to reap some benefits. guo linshan watched chen fei¡¯s technique from the side, and at the same time, he carefully guarded his surroundings. ¡°alright!¡± as the last ingredient was added, a bowl of medicine appeared in chen fei¡¯s hand. the smell was slightly pungent, and the color was a little strange, but chen fei¡¯s face was full of confidence. ¡°what should we do later?¡± guo linshan¡¯s expression was slightly excited. if there was a chance, guo linshan naturally hoped to swallow the lotus seed. after all, it could directly strengthen his own core soul energy. looking at chen fei¡¯s confident expression, guo linshan felt more at ease. after all, chen fei rarely did things that he was not confident in. ¡°i¡¯ll throw the lotus seed and lotus leaf into it later. there should be some movement. when the reaction is over, we can swallow the lotus seed.¡± as chen fei spoke, he took out the heart pearl fragment from his bosom and placed it around the jade box. the lotus seeds and leaves were still connected to the dreamlike lotus, but they were now more than ten miles away from each other, so it was hard for them to interact with each other. chen fei did not worry about the bead fragments, but it was just a precaution. as the jade box was opened, the lotus seeds and leaves trembled, but they did not move. chen fei waved his right hand and swept all the lotus seeds and leaves into the medicinal liquid. ¡°squeak!¡± suddenly, a sharp cry came from the bowl, piercing everyone¡¯s eardrums. chen fei quickly covered the stone bowl with his hand to prevent the lotus seed and leaf from jumping out. the screams lasted for less than a breath before they died down. however, chen fei did not remove his hand and continued to cover it with his hand. chen fei only removed his hand after 15 minutes had passed, and there was no other movement in the bowl. the originally emerald green medicinal liquid had become much clearer at some point in time. one could see the lotus seeds and leaves lying quietly at the bottom of the bowl. ¡°can we eat now?¡± guo linshan asked hesitantly, mainly because the scream just now was somewhat annoying. it was just mystical ingredients, but now it was so abnormal that guo linshan became cautious. ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go first.¡± as chen fei spoke, he took out the nearly crushed lotus seed from the bowl and swallowed it. compared to guo linshan, chen fei had enough confidence to swallow the lotus seed. other than his confidence in the formula, he was also confident in the suppressing dragon elephant and the thousand origin technique. the thousand origin technique had been suppressed by dreamlike lotus¡¯s true body, but it wasn¡¯t as bad as it was now. when the lotus seed entered his mouth, it tasted a little strange, but other than the texture, there was nothing strange. as time passed, chen fei felt the lotus seed being digested. a cool feeling slowly spread throughout chen fei¡¯s entire sea of consciousness. there was a feeling of floating in the air, but it wouldn¡¯t really make you intoxicated. the feeling of being half-awake and half-drunk filled chen fei¡¯s senses. after an unknown period of time, chen fei woke up slightly. as if he had just woken up from a dream, as if he had just had a sweet sleep, chen fei felt that his mind was incomparably clear and agile. the thousand origin technique was very active, not because it was in danger, but because it was stimulated and unconsciously wanted to circulate. ¡°little junior brother, are you alright?¡± guo linshan asked with concern when he saw chen fei open his eyes. ¡°how long will 1 close my eyes for?¡± chen fei asked with a smile. ¡°less than fifteen minutes.¡± guo linshan thought for a moment and said. ¡°i seem to have slept for a day and a night.¡± chen fei handed over the stone bowl in his hand and said, ¡°there¡¯s no problem with the lotus seed.¡± ¡°good!¡± guo linshan¡¯s eyes lit up. since chen fei said that there was no problem, guo linshan would not doubt it. reaching out, he took out a lotus seed from the stone bowl and swallowed it. the strange taste made guo linshan involuntarily recall the scene in the pool. however, very soon, a feeling of floating hit guo linshan¡¯s heart, and he could not help but immerse himself in it. in less than fifteen minutes, guo linshan also woke up. he could clearly feel the growth of his core soul energy, and the joy on his face could not be suppressed. taking advantage of guo linshan¡¯s rest, chen fei picked up the second lotus seed and put it into his mouth. the feeling of being half-asleep and half-awake came again. the thousand origin technique quickly circulated to help chen fei absorb the increasing core soul energy. after an hour, guo linshan had finished consuming all three of his lotus seeds. he then walked out of the cave and stood guard for chen fei. chen fei didn¡¯t say that he would give guo linshan a lotus seed from his stash because he knew guo linshan¡¯s character. he would never ask for another lotus seed. if chen fei really said it out loud, it would cause guo linshan¡¯s displeasure. chen fei swallowed the remaining lotus seeds and leaves. normal dreamlike lotuses don¡¯t put much of a burden on the body. they will gradually increase your mental strength. the medicinal power of this mutated dreamlike lotus was undoubtedly much stronger, but after removing the strange thoughts contained in it, chen fei, who had the thousand origin technique, didn¡¯t feel much burden absorbing it. a day passed very quickly. chen fei and the other man had completely stabilized the growth of their core soul energy. chen fei estimated his own core soul energy. compared to before he consumed it, chen fei had increased by about 30%. this was an extremely obvious increase that somewhat exceeded chen fei¡¯s expectations. in other words, chen fei¡¯s current mental strength had already surpassed those at the visceral tempering realm who did not cultivate mental strength techniques. as for those who cultivated mind and heart cultivation techniques, they would have to compete to know which one was stronger. this was just a small part of the dreamlike lotus. if he could consume the entire lotus, chen feixin¡¯s divine power would double. however, this kind of thing could only be imagined. the dreamlike lotus was so powerful because its core soul energy had far surpassed the level of the body tempering realm. the number of people didn¡¯t mean much in front of the dreamlike lotus unless you were an aperture tempering realm expert. the mental strength of the aperture tempering realm, after being nourished by the apertures and vital energy, was far superior to that of a body refinement realm martial artist in both quality and quantity. compared to the dreamlike lotus, it might be inferior in quantity, but it was much better in quality. the dreamlike lotus couldn¡¯t affect an aperture tempering realm expert. when the dreamlike lotus¡¯s mental energy can¡¯t affect you, it¡¯s no longer a threat. for people like chen fei, they couldn¡¯t even tell if what they saw was real or not because they couldn¡¯t escape the influence of the dreamlike lotus. it was an impossible dream to pick the dreamlike lotus. if an aperture tempering realm expert saw this mutated dreamlike lotus, they would be tempted. it was a huge help to those at the aperture tempering state. ¡°junior brother, where are we going next?¡± guo linshan felt refreshed, and his eyes were bright. this was the external manifestation of his sudden increase in his core soul energy. ¡°we¡­¡± chen fei¡¯s words suddenly stopped as his ears twitched. the growth of his core soul energy was also extremely obvious in terms of the improvement of his five senses. at this moment, chen fei¡¯s perception could hear some faint sounds. guo linshan saw chen fei¡¯s expression and immediately sensed it. however, compared to chen fei, guo linshan could only feel something unusual, a hint of danger approaching. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed and came to a huge rock outside the cave, looking down at his surroundings from a high vantage point. a gentle breeze blew, blowing chen fei¡¯s hair back. chen fei held the bow in his left hand and scanned his surroundings. guo linshan appeared beside chen fei, wielding a broadsword with both hands, like a warrior protecting an archer. ¡°why aren¡¯t you waiting in the forest? have you started to run out recently?¡± the bow and arrow in chen fei¡¯s hand disappeared and shot into the grass dozens of meters away. with a sharp whistle, the force of the arrow exploded, creating a huge hole in the wall. a figure jumped up from the middle and retreated a few meters before stopping. he looked at chen fei in surprise. ¡°you guys again!¡± guo linshan looked at fu zhaoxing and shouted angrily. he had been intercepted in the forest previously. he did not expect that after a few days, the other party would directly come knocking on his door. ¡°we meet everywhere in life. 1 didn¡¯t expect to meet you guys again.¡± a smile appeared on fu zhaoxing¡¯s face, but there was no smile in his eyes. today, the metal plate was not with him. fu zhaoxing did not need to reveal any flaws in his movement technique in order to conceal the fluctuations of the metal plate. but even so, he was still seen through by chen fei at a glance. how could fu zhaoxing not be surprised? chen fei did not say anything. he flipped the bow in his hand and shot out five arrows in a row. five holes were blasted in the grass, and at the same time, the other five people were forced out. one of the unlucky ones was a little slow in dodging. his thigh was grazed by the arrow, and his flesh was instantly mangled. blood splattered everywhere as he cried out in pain. ¡°you¡¯ve gained a lot in the past few days!¡± chen fei sensed the jade token that one of them was carrying and turned to look at fu zhaoxing. the five arrows just now were a warning to fu zhaoxing and the others that the movement technique they were so proud of was nothing in front of chen fei. if it were before consuming the lotus seed, chen fei would not have been able to find these people so easily. but now that his core soul energy had increased by 30%, many things that he couldn¡¯t do in the past were now easily accomplished. let¡¯s go!¡± the smile on fu zhaoxing¡¯s face disappeared. he gave chen fei a vicious look, waved his hand, and retreated. six against two, the chances of winning were naturally very high. however, fu zhaoxing could not see through chen fei. he felt that this marrow tempering realm martial artist was a little strange and always did things that exceeded his expectations. there were still many jade tokens in the mystic realm. fu zhaoxing did not need to waste his energy here at all. the gains did not make up for the losses. guo linshan let out a sigh of relief as he watched them leave. if they really fought, they could only retreat while fighting. however, chen fei¡¯s movement technique was outstanding, so they would not be in any danger. ¡°the time in the mystic realm is almost halfway past. this kind of thing will become more and more common in the future,¡± guo linshan said in a deep voice. it was important to search for mystical ingredients in the mystic realm to strengthen oneself. however, as time approached, it became more important. instead, it was to collect enough iron cards to complete the true inheritance trial mission. chen fei nodded. just as he was about to speak, he frowned and raised his head to look ahead. fu zhaoxing and the others, who had already gone far away, were currently running over in a frenzy. chen fei saw many scarlet eyes behind fu zhaoxing and the others. ¡°be careful, it seems we¡¯re not alone out here..¡± Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Flying Roc Style chapter 163: flying roc style translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°someone is chasing them?¡± guo linshan looked at the faintly discernible figure in the distance and asked in surprise. ¡°other than humans, it seems to be demonic beasts.¡± chen fei wasn¡¯t too sure because the distance was a little far. however, now was clearly not the time to watch the show. with the skills of fu zhaoxing and the others, they had to escape desperately at this moment. chen fei was only two people. how could he have the capital to watch the show? ¡°let¡¯s go too!¡± chen fei grabbed guo linshan¡¯s shoulder and ran into the distance in a flash. ¡°don¡¯t leave yet, stay and fight the enemy together. they have a lot of jade tokens, we have a chance!¡± fu zhaoxing saw chen fei run away from afar and could not help but shout anxiously. however, when he heard fu zhaoxing¡¯s words, chen fei did not stop. instead, he ran even faster. in the blink of an eye, he disappeared from fu zhaoxing¡¯s sight. ¡°he ran so fast!¡± fu zhaoxing cursed in his heart. he turned around and looked at the dozen or so people behind him. fu zhaoxing did not see clearly what their cultivation levels were. however, as long as there were at least five people in the visceral tempering realm, even if the rest were in the marrow tempering realm, it would be enough to drown them. not only were there enough people but there were also some rabbit demons following behind these people. those rabbit demons gave fu zhaoxing a terrible feeling. subconsciously, fu zhaoxing wanted to stay away. ¡°senior brother fu, what should we do? those people are chasing after us,¡± someone said in a low voice. it had been almost fifteen minutes. although those people could not catch up, they did not give up. ¡°flying roc style!¡± fu zhaoxing hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice. the flying roc style relied on a half-spirit weapon to increase the speed of a cultivator who cultivated the wind phantom technique. however, the aftereffects were also very obvious. after using it, it would definitely be exhausted, and its combat strength would be reduced to less than 10%. it was also because of this flying roc style that fu zhaoxing and the others moved together. even if they encountered any danger that they could not resist, they could rely on this movement technique to escape. ¡°good!¡± qu jintai and the others also felt that the people chasing after them were terrifying. there were clearly quite a number of people, but none of them made a sound. their eyes were still fixed on them. it was as if they were not interested in the jade tokens and mystical ingredients but their bodies. just thinking about it made one¡¯s hair stand on end. ¡°quick!¡± fu zhaoxing shouted in unison. the inner strength in his body circulated in a strange way, then seeped out of his body and combined with each other. a gentle breeze blew past, and the indistinct appearance of a flying roc appeared outside fu zhaoxing and the others. in the next moment, the great roc spread its wings, and fu zhaoxing and the others disappeared from where they were, speeding into the distance. ¡°hmm?¡± yu doushan¡¯s scarlet eyes lit up as he looked at the movement techniques of the people in front of him. good movement technique. wasn¡¯t this what he was looking for? the movement techniques of the other members of his race were too slow. if he could retrieve this movement technique, not many people would be able to escape. chen fei was running with guo linshan when he suddenly felt a surge of aura coming from behind. chen fei¡¯s expression did not change. he brought guo linshan and dodged to the side just in time to see fu zhaoxing and the others flying past. ¡°body integration skill? amazing!¡± guo linshan said in surprise. not only was it difficult to cultivate, but it also required special conditions to truly achieve it. chen fei did not say anything. instead, he looked at fu zhaoxing. chen fei could feel an obvious vital energy fluctuation from fu zhaoxing¡¯s body. it was very similar to a half-spirit tool. the advantages and disadvantages of this integration skill were obvious. the advantage was naturally that it was extremely fast. under certain circumstances, it was especially useful. the weakness was that if they were attacked at this moment, they could only dodge and could not do anything else to counterattack. and because it was the combination of their inner strength, chen fei could sense many rough nodes with his core soul energy. chen fei might be able to break those nodes with just an arrow. of course, it wasn¡¯t easy because fu zhaoxing and the others were extremely fast. even those at the peak of the visceral tempering realm would find it difficult to catch their movements. they disappeared in an instant. ¡°how about we combine our strength and kill the people behind us?¡± fu zhaoxing suddenly stopped and turned to look at chen fei. he actually raised the request for cooperation again. chen fei looked at fu zhaoxing in surprise. you can already escape, but you still want to kill the people behind you. just now, chen fei didn¡¯t see those people clearly and turned around to leave because of the thousand origin technique¡¯s warning. clearly, those people were not to be trifled with. otherwise, he would not have been able to sense that something was amiss from so far away. ¡°they have a lot of jade tokens, enough for us to split.¡± fu zhaoxing¡¯s expression was a little anxious. it was not that fu zhaoxing was really after those jade tokens, but after fu zhaoxing ran for a while, he suddenly realized that they seemed to be being watched from behind. the distance between the two parties was clearly several kilometers, but the feeling of being locked on did not disappear. instead, it became more and more obvious. moreover, this kind of locking was extremely strange. not only could those people sense fu zhaoxing, but fu zhaoxing could even faintly sense the other party. it was a two-way lock, but the decision was not in fu zhaoxing¡¯s hands. perhaps it was because of this locking that it could still be effective at such a long distance. ¡°there aren¡¯t enough people. sorry.¡± chen fei refused directly and brought guo linshan to run in another direction. chen fei¡¯s reason was indeed that there were too few people. if they fought back like this, it was completely impossible to estimate who would kill who in the end. unless they had more than a dozen people on their side, they would have a greater chance. ¡°i know that your primordial sword sect has a group of people gathered together,¡± fu zhaoxing said loudly. chen fei and the other two knew that it was the primordial sword sect at a glance. it would be easier to communicate with them than to directly find them. chen fei stopped in his tracks and turned to look at guo linshan. guo linshan nodded slightly. it was almost half the time in the mystic realm. now, he really had to consider the matter of the jade token. if they wanted the jade tokens, killing was inevitable. there were more than a dozen people behind them, but the number of jade tokens gave them the feeling that there were almost thirty. it was very impressive. if this number of jade tokens could be eaten, even if they had to split it, they could at least get one or two more. chen fei¡¯s footsteps paused slightly. this did not seem to be something that could not be considered. ¡°are you guys considering how to kill me?¡± a voice suddenly sounded. chen fei and the others could not help but be shocked. they focused their eyes and saw a blood-colored figure transform into a graceful swan from afar and arrive in front of them. there was no flesh, no facial features. it was a shadow made entirely of blood. as he spoke, the blood shadow slowly condensed into yu doushan¡¯s appearance. fu zhaoxing discovered that the aura locking on them had disappeared. what kind of cultivation technique was this? it could actually cross such a long distance and directly descend on the scene. ¡°kill them!¡± fu zhaoxing shouted. this person was so arrogant. how dare he appear in front of them like this? the flying roc style spread out. fu zhaoxing and the others surrounded yu doushan. a strong wind blew, turning into wind blades that slashed at yu doushan. chen fei looked at the besieged yu doushan and felt that this person was somewhat familiar. chen fei thought back for a moment, then remembered that this was the person who had stood beside kuang dingbo in front of the zhuhong fruit tree. however, chen fei clearly remembered that this person¡¯s cultivation was the same as his, only at the marrow tempering realm. in just a few days, he had already broken through to the middle stage of the visceral tempering realm? what kind of mystical ingredient would have such an effect? more importantly, the aura that yu doushan was displaying at this moment was very different from that of ordinary martial artists. it made people feel uncomfortable from the bottom of their hearts. it wasn¡¯t just yu doushan that chen fei had seen from afar. the dozen or so people all had such an aura, which was unforgettable. chi chi chi! the sound of flesh being cut apart could be heard. yu doushan did not resist at all. he allowed the blades to cut through his body. it could even be said that he opened his arms to welcome the attacks. fu zhaoxing and the others were scattered around, holding their blades and looking at yu doushan warily. yu doushan¡¯s abnormal behavior caused fu zhaoxing and the others to feel extremely puzzled. did he deliberately cross over ten miles just to die? no matter how he looked at it, it didn¡¯t make sense. ¡°puff!¡± a smile appeared on yu doushan¡¯s face. then, his entire body collapsed and turned into a pile of meat paste that scattered on the ground. fu zhaoxing and the others¡¯ cultivation levels were not weak to begin with. it could even be said that they were above average in this trial. now, there were many people surrounding one person, but he did not resist. if it were any other visceral tempering realm cultivator, the result would be the same. ¡°what is this person trying to do?¡± qu jintai asked in puzzlement. this was too strange. it was so strange that even though they had killed the person, they still felt anxious. ¡°retreat!¡± fu zhaoxing looked at the ground, and his expression suddenly changed. he roared and retreated frantically. qu jintai and the others did not dare to delay. hearing fu zhaoxing¡¯s words, they also retreated. ¡°bang!¡± the flesh on the ground suddenly extended a few tentacles and grabbed at them. however, because of fu zhaoxing¡¯s reminder, these tentacles only grabbed the ground and made a dull sound. ¡°you hit me, so i can hit you now.¡± a faint voice came from the flesh. blood flowed, and a blood shadow stood up from the flesh. the flesh on the ground began to condense crazily towards the blood shadow. ¡°you¡¯re playing tricks! kill!¡± fu zhaoxing roared angrily. his body turned into a gale as the blade in his hand slashed at the blood shadow. since the flesh and blood could still be condensed, then he would cut the flesh and blood into ashes and see if he could still recover! fu zhaoxing was also a ruthless person. when others encountered such a situation, they would probably be frightened. however, fu zhaoxing was able to wake up in time and did things ruthlessly. ¡°kill them!¡± although ju jintai and the others were afraid, they still charged toward the blood mist. since they had already started fighting, they naturally had to do it thoroughly to prevent future troubles. ¡°what kind of cultivation technique is this!¡± guo linshan watched from the side, his eyes full of surprise. from yu doushan¡¯s appearance to becoming minced meat, everything was done in a very short time. guo linshan thought that he knew all kinds of martial arts knowledge, but he had never heard of such a situation. if a martial artist could still recover after being beaten up like this, then there would be no danger that could stop humans.. Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: They Are Here chapter 164: they are here translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°this might not be a cultivation technique,¡± chen fei suddenly said. he had intentionally stayed behind to observe until now. other than using his naked eyes, chen fei had also been observing with his mental strength. chen fei could sense that yu doushan had very little use of inner strength. yu doushan¡¯s strange transformation was mostly due to his absolute control over his own flesh and blood. this seemed to be an innate talent, just like how flowers and plants could photosynthesize, and humans relied on breathing to survive. it was an instinct and not something created by a cultivation technique. ¡°then what about us?¡± guo linshan looked at chen fei. ¡°let¡¯s go. they can¡¯t hold us back anymore.¡± chen fei¡¯s expression was grave. just now, chen fei felt his own core soul energy being shaken. this was yu doushan¡¯s mind colliding with chen fei¡¯s. yu doushan still had the strength to fight chen fei when he was facing fu zhaoxing. what kind of confidence did he have to do such a thing? in this short delay, chen fei felt the auras of the dozen or so people behind him begin to approach. clearly, those people were chasing after him again. chen fei grabbed guo linshan¡¯s shoulder. his figure flashed as various thoughts ran through his mind. if fu zhaoxing and the others could not hold on and escape, it would be better. if they couldn¡¯t escape, yu doushan would come to find chen fei again. ¡°was it possessed by something?¡± chen fei suddenly remembered the aperture tempering realm expert he met in the strange wind realm. however, in this mystic realm, the aperture tempering realm could not exist. they would be expelled unless they broke through to the aperture tempering realm in the mystic realm and could stay for a period of time. however, others had already broken through to the aperture tempering realm. why would they still try to possess a martial artist? ¡°is it a mutated mystical ingredient or a mutated beast?¡± chen fei recalled the things he had encountered in the past few days. the mystical ingredients were not pure, and the demonic beasts seemed to be normal. however, it was also possible that chen fei had not seen many of them. perhaps the demon beasts had also undergone other changes, resulting in yu doushan¡¯s situation. at the very least, when he first met yu doushan, the feeling he gave chen fei was definitely not like this. ¡°where are we going?¡± guo linshan whispered, ¡°find a place with a lot of people. 1 reckon that the mystic realm will really be crowded. or rather, it would be too dangerous for the two of us to go alone if we don¡¯t deal with the trouble behind us.¡± chen fei thought for a moment and said gravely. there were benefits to being alone, but there were also benefits to being in a group. everything had its pros and cons, depending on the environment. ¡°all!¡± a mournful cry suddenly came from behind. it was filled with pain as if it had suffered a thousand tortures. chen fei and guo linshan looked at each other. chen fei¡¯s footsteps flashed. he sensed a location where the jade tokens were gathered from afar and rushed toward that place. he could only hope that fu zhaoxing and the others could last a little longer. at this moment, a few miles away, fu zhaoxing was like a stray dog. he brought his two junior brothers and used the flying roc style to escape crazily. it was broken, but no matter what, it could not be worn away. fu zhaoxing and the others used all sorts of methods, but they were unable to destroy that lump of flesh and blood. and just as the few of them revealed a slight flaw, they were entangled by flesh and blood. that scene was still in fu zhaoxing¡¯s mind. ¡°we have to find someone else. if we don¡¯t kill this monster, everyone in the mythical realm will die!¡± fu zhaoxing¡¯s expression trembled as he sensed the fluctuations coming from the iron plate. he rushed towards the place with the most people nearby. he wanted to tell this news to everyone! otherwise, everyone would die, including him! a dozen miles away, a group of people were cleaning up the scene. they had just killed a high-level tier 1 demonic beast and obtained a stalk of flaming sky grass at the same time. the heavenly flame grass was one of the ingredients used to refine the aperture breaking pill. although it was not the main ingredient, it was still quite precious. more importantly, this heavenly flame grass had not mutated and was considered a normal mystical ingredient. for a group of ten visceral tempering realm and six marrow tempering realm experts, killing a high-level tier 1 demonic beast would not even cause any injuries. eh, someone is rushing towards us!¡± someone in the crowd suddenly exclaimed. usually, when lone wolves sense the number of people on their side, they would avoid them far away. after all, they didn¡¯t just hunt demonic beasts to collect mystical ingredients. if they encountered a suitable situation, they would definitely collect the jade token. therefore, unless it was a group of the same size that came to seek cooperation, the other owners of the jade tokens would not even have time to run away when they saw them, let alone approach them. however, no one cared. there were so many of them. even if someone at the peak of the visceral tempering realm came, it would not be able to pose any threat to them, let alone when there was a person at the peak of the visceral tempering realm in their team. only those at the peak of the visceral tempering realm could form a deterrent force and make their subordinates follow the rules. just as everyone was calmly packing up the things on the demon beasts, they saw two figures appear dozens of meters away from them. ¡°chen fei, it¡¯s you!¡± zeng jingan was playing with the longsword in his hand. when he saw the person who came, his eyes lit up. his figure flashed, and he arrived in front. ¡°senior brother zeng!¡± seeing zeng jingan, chen fei was also a little surprised. he did not expect to see this person here. he cupped his hands and greeted him. guo linshan frowned slightly when he saw zeng jingan. guo linshan knew very well what the zeng family had done in the past. for this reason, feng xiupu had specially made a trip to the zeng family and beat them into announcing that they were closing their doors to guests. as the representative of the zeng family, zeng jingan had a huge grudge against chen fei. ¡°even if we are from the same sect, we are still competing in the mystic realm. are the two of you giving us your jade tokens?¡± zeng jingan stared at chen fei. he had been looking for an opportunity to settle scores with chen fei for everything that had happened previously. unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t find an opportunity. or rather, there was no chance for him to be in the spotlight. but now that they were in the mystic realm, wasn¡¯t this an opportunity? all the fights in the mystic realm were within the sect¡¯s permission. however, it was rare for people from the same sect to go overboard. after all, there were always all kinds of tangled relationships in the sect. if he could snatch the metal tokens from chen fei and the other two, making them lose the qualifications to be true disciples, wouldn¡¯t that be the greatest revenge! hearing zeng jingan¡¯s words, the surrounding people slowly surrounded him. apart from those from the primordial sword sect, there were also disciples from other sects gathered here. no one would complain about having too many jade tokens. ¡°martial feng¡¯s title of green ridge sword has been resounding in the sect recently. junior brother guo is martial feng¡¯s disciple, so he must be an outstanding disciple. why don¡¯t the two of us spar?¡± suddenly, someone stepped out of the crowd and looked at guo linshan with a provocative look in his eyes. news of feng xiupu¡¯s breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm had spread in the sect recently, so most people wouldn¡¯t provoke him. however, if his master was also at the aperture refinement state, then there was nothing to worry about. mou yuanchang was one of them. his master was at the aperture tempering realm and was an elder of the law enforcement hall, zhong benyuan. back then, zhong benyuan wanted to capture chen fei and send him to the immortal cloud sword sect, but he was stopped by wu guangyin. countless people were delighted to see this. after all, many people could not bear to see zhong benyuan lean so much toward the immortal cloud sword sect. as zhong benyuan¡¯s disciple, mou yuanchang naturally wanted to avenge his master. if chen fei¡¯s cultivation weren¡¯t so low, only at the marrow tempering stage, mou yuanchang would have beaten him up. ¡°why would i be afraid of you?¡± guo linshan frowned and snorted. as the disciple of an elder of the law enforcement hall, mou yuanchang could be said to be quite arrogant and despotic in the sect. after all, the law enforcement hall itself was a place where people¡¯s sore spots were. ordinary people would not dare to go against mou yuanchang. ¡°very good, 1 was waiting for you to say that!¡± mou yuanchang laughed loudly and said, ¡°however, it¡¯s too boring to just fight. let¡¯s add some stakes. how about taking the jade tokens you have on you?¡± guo linshan was about to speak when chen fei stopped him and looked up at jiao xiangyuan. jiao xiangyuan had already seen chen fei when he appeared, but he didn¡¯t say anything, allowing the others to make things difficult for the two of them. because of the dreamlike lotus, jiao xiangyuan admired chen fei, but it was just admiration. chen fei had rejected his previous two invitations, so jiao xiangyuan felt a little uncomfortable. now that jiao xiangyuan¡¯s team had grown, it didn¡¯t matter if chen fei was there or not. naturally, he didn¡¯t have to care about chen fei¡¯s feelings. therefore, jiao xiangyuan was waiting for chen fei to speak. he knew that there must be a reason for chen fei to come here. ¡°in the mystic realm, there might be a demonic beast that has possessed a martial artist and is currently wantonly hunting others,¡± chen fei said calmly. ¡°demonic beast possession? chen fei, what nonsense are you talking about? how can the spiritual wisdom of a demon beast possess us martial artists? are you being hunted by the other people and want to join us, so you came up with such a lousy excuse?¡± zeng jingan laughed mockingly. when the others heard chen fei¡¯s words, their faces revealed similar smiles. the spiritual intelligence of demonic beasts had never been high, at least for tier 1 demonic beasts. even for peak tier 1 demonic beasts, their spiritual intelligence was not very high. saying that a demonic beast possessed a warrior was better than saying that there was a tier 2 demonic beast in the mystic realm. it would be more believable. after all, the mystic realm was strange now. it was not impossible for a demonic beast to break through. however, it was too exaggerated to say that a demon beast possessed him. jiao xiangyuan did not smile. instead, he frowned slightly. after the incident with the dreamlike lotus, jiao xiangyuan knew that this secret realm had become very strange. besides, it was unnecessary for chen fei to find a lie that would be exposed as soon as he heard it. ¡°where did you see a demonic beast possessing a martial artist?¡± jiao xiangyuan asked in a low voice. zeng jingan wanted to continue mocking chen fei, but he shut his mouth when he saw jiao xiangyuan speak. in this team, jiao xiangyuan was the absolute leader. chen fei was just about to speak when he suddenly sensed a jade token fluctuation coming from afar. in just a moment, it arrived in front of everyone. it was fu zhaoxing, but there were only three people left. jiao xiangyuan frowned as he looked at the three of them. what kind of technique was this to conceal the fluctuations of the jade token? they only noticed it when they were close to it. ¡°the monster is chasing us, we can¡¯t stop it, we are all going to die!¡± fu zhaoxing looked at everyone and cried in panic. the feeling of being locked on appeared again. that monster still did not let them off.. Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: At Any Moment chapter 165: at any moment translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°what monster? who are you? how dare you come here with just three people? i think you¡¯re here to give me an iron plate!¡± mou yuanchang looked at fu zhaoxing and snorted coldly. he exchanged glances with the people around him and hesitated whether to make a move. chen fei and fu zhaoxing could be said to be disciples of the primordial sword sect, so it was not appropriate for them to attack them directly. fu zhaoxing, who was sent out, did not have any psychological pressure when fighting. ¡°didn¡¯t he tell you?¡± fu zhaoxing saw mou yuanchang¡¯s eyes and knew what he wanted to do. after all, he had been doing the same thing recently, so he quickly pointed at chen fei and said loudly. ¡°you encountered the same thing? did a demonic beast really possess us, martial artists?¡± jiao xiangyuan frowned. ¡°demonic beast possession?¡± fu zhaoxing was slightly stunned. thinking of yu doushan¡¯s unexplainable state, he immediately reacted. it was really possible that a demon beast had taken over his body. there were several rabbit demons among those people earlier. previously, he did not understand why the rabbit demon would not attack each other when traveling with martial artists. he thought that there was someone who was good at using demon beasts among them. looking at their auras and appearances now, weren¡¯t they just possessing? ¡°that¡¯s right, it¡¯s a possession. no matter how you kill that monster, it can¡¯t be killed. it can recover well even if it¡¯s beaten into meat paste.¡± fu zhaoxing explained the situation he had encountered in detail. as fu zhaoxing explained, the surrounding people could not help but quieten down. they had not expected that he would be able to continue recovering after being beaten to a pulp. if fu zhaoxing was not lying, then this was really not something a martial artist could do. they didn¡¯t know about the aperture tempering state, but a body tempering realm martial artist definitely didn¡¯t have such an ability. if that person was really at the aperture tempering realm, it would be impossible for fu zhaoxing to escape. combining all these circumstances, the most unlikely possibility of a demonic beast possessing the body seemed to be the only answer. at the thought of this, everyone¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°brother jiao, those monsters aren¡¯t targeting us now. we can leave first.¡± zeng jingan glanced at chen fei and turned to jiao xiangyuan. since this monster was so difficult to deal with, there was no need for them to be at the front. they could just run first. ¡°that¡¯s right, if that monster is real, then the ones being hunted are them, not us! on the contrary, their arrival here is like inviting disaster, and their intentions should be condemned!¡± mou yuanchang glared at chen fei and the others, his tone very impolite. ¡°those rabbit demons have already possessed more than ten people. the one he encountered just now was only one of them. if we don¡¯t stop them, as the rabbit demon¡¯s team grows larger and larger, none of us can think of leaving this mystic realm.¡± chen fei said in a deep voice. he, who possessed the soul chasing step, did not dare to say that his movement technique was the best among everyone in the mystic realm this time, but he was still an existence in the top few. if he really wanted to escape, chen fei could definitely bring guo linshan to the end. however, this was too passive, and the fault tolerance rate would become lower. it was better to take advantage of the fact that the rabbit demon team was not so large to gather a group of people and destroy this rabbit demon. that was the right path. ¡°you¡¯re saying it in a high-sounding manner. isn¡¯t it just trying to drag us down with you?¡± zeng jingan sneered. ¡°if junior brother chen wants to escape, there shouldn¡¯t be any problem.¡± jiao xiangyuan suddenly said that chen fei had noticed the problem at the location of the dreamlike lotus that day. jiao xiangyuan saw chen fei¡¯s speed and felt ashamed. zeng jingan opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. jiao xiangyuan suddenly spoke up for chen fei, causing zeng jingan to be at a loss. jiao xiangyuan turned to look at chen fei. he spoke up for chen fei because jiao xiangyuan already somewhat believed chen fei and fu zhaoxing¡¯s words. if it was really a demon beast who had already possessed so many people, if this continued, no one would be able to leave this mystic realm alone. ¡°what do you think we should do?¡± jiao xiangyuan asked with a frown. ¡°continue to ally with people. that demon rabbit has quite a number of people now. with just the few of us, it might be very difficult for us to protect ourselves.¡± chen fei thought about how fu zhaoxing and the others had dealt with yu doushan. he had already turned into minced meat, yet he was still unable to do anything to yu doushan. chen fei did not know how to deal with him. now, he could only call more people. if he couldn¡¯t beat them up once, then he would beat them twice. chen fei believed that there should still be a limit to this recovery. as long as there was a limit, it could be destroyed. ¡°right, continue to call for people. if we don¡¯t destroy these rabbit demons, all of us can forget about living in peace!¡± fu zhaoxing nodded his head vigorously. in any case, he did not want to continue facing yu doushan. the scene of his fellow disciples being devoured was still vivid in his mind. ¡°alright, then let¡¯s continue looking for people. but when we¡¯re done waiting, how are we going to find those rabbit demons?¡± jiao xiangyuan nodded in agreement. it was not easy to unite, but it was better than being destroyed in the end. they came to the mystic realm to train, not to die. this mystic realm was much stranger than before, so it was better to be careful. ¡°those rabbit demons have been chasing me. i can feel it. when we were looking for someone, actually¡­¡± before fu zhaoxing could finish his sentence, his eyes could not help but widen slowly as he looked behind everyone. seeing fu zhaoxing¡¯s expression, everyone could not help but be shocked. when they turned around, their expressions were also shocked. at some point, a dozen blood-red figures appeared behind them. the blood-red figures were silent, without facial features or limbs. however, just as everyone was stunned, the blood shadow slowly transformed into a human. the leaders were yu doushan, fu zhaoxing¡¯s junior brothers who had just died, and martial artists from other sects. these people were standing behind yu doushan, looking at fu zhaoxing and the others with bloodshot eyes. ¡°how could it be so fast!¡± fu zhaoxing muttered to himself in disbelief. they were obviously following him. this time, yu doushan was not alone. he had brought everyone with him. ¡°senior brother, flying roc style!¡± fu zhaoxing¡¯s junior brother suddenly said in a low voice. fu zhaoxing took on a serious look, and his pupils constricted. it really was the flying roc style, but why did these rabbit demons know the flying roc style? he didn¡¯t have a semi-spirit weapon, and he didn¡¯t know the wind phantom technique, so how could he use the flying roc style? even if a few of his fellow disciples had been possessed, not all rabbit demons should know such a movement technique. ¡°be on guard!¡± jiao xiangyuan shouted loudly, waking everyone up. they all looked at yu doushan warily. if they were still skeptical when they dealt with fu zhaoxing and the others just now, when they saw yu doushan and the others and felt the aura emitted from their bodies, their hearts could not help but tremble. his aura was clearly at the visceral tempering realm, but it gave him a creepy feeling. indeed, there¡¯s a feeling of being treated as mere food, like prey in their presence. they were like fish on a chopping block. the gazes and auras of those people in front of them naturally carried the attitude and aura of a predator, making humans, who were the spirits of all living things, extremely uncomfortable. ¡°there are so many people here.¡± yu doushan looked at jiao xiangyuan and the others with a programmed smile. there was no smile, only a grin, revealing sharp teeth. ¡°friend, what brings you here?¡± jiao xiangyuan looked at yu doushan and cupped his hands. if possible, jiao xiangyuan naturally wanted to avoid a fight. regardless of whether the other party was possessed by a rabbit demon or not, the number of people on both sides was almost the same. in such a situation, no matter how they fought, both sides would suffer. furthermore, if the other party was really as fu zhaoxing said, then the people on his side would be even more insufficient. ¡°i came here to ask you to join us.¡± yu doushan pointed behind him and invited them warmly. when those people heard yu doushan¡¯s words, they actually cupped their hands together. their movements were neat and orderly, but their eyes were filled with coldness. there was no trace of human emotion or warmth. it made people¡¯s scalps go numb. ¡°we have no intention of joining other teams. we appreciate your kindness.¡± jiao xiangyuan had a bad feeling. these people didn¡¯t look like humans. this so-called joining didn¡¯t sound like a good thing. ¡°1 didn¡¯t ask for your opinion, i just wanted to tell you about it.¡± yu doushan laughed. as soon as he finished speaking, yu doushan had already pounced on jiao xiangyuan. his fierce aura was as if he wanted to eat jiao xiangyuan whole. it was so terrifying that it made people¡¯s backs turn cold. ¡°attack!¡± jiao xiangyuan frowned and shouted. the long sword in his hand was already thrust at yu doushan. ¡°tsk!¡± the blade of the sword pierced through yu doushan¡¯s heart. it was so smooth that jiao xiangyuan couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. what was going on? yu doushan¡¯s momentum was too terrifying, so jiao xiangyuan naturally gave it his all. he thought it would be a long fight, but in the end, he pierced his opponent¡¯s heart with one move. jiao xiangyuan was a little dazed, but his muscle memory was one step ahead of him. he shook the sword in his hand, and a huge force swept through yu doushan¡¯s body. yu doushan¡¯s entire body shattered into countless blood clots. as long as he stabbed the enemy with the sword splitting art, he could see the big picture from the small and cause great damage to the enemy. even if it was just a small wound, the sword force could instantly enlarge the wound. just like yu doushan at this moment , his heart was pierced by a sword, and then it turned into blood clots all over the ground. the cuts were all caused by the sharp sword force. jiao xiangyuan pulled out his sword and retreated, looking at the blood clots on the ground. if it was a martial artist who suffered such injuries, he would have died long ago. however, jiao xiangyuan remembered what fu zhaoxing had said before. the other party had been able to recover completely even after turning into meat paste. now, he had only turned into a blood clot. it seemed that the degree of recovery was still a little low. jiao xiangyuan found it hard to believe that he could still recover after turning into a blood clot. even though fu zhaoxing had no reason to lie to them, jiao xiangyuan still didn¡¯t quite believe it. seeing was believing. jiao xiangyuan wanted to see how the other party could recover. it wasn¡¯t just jiao xiangyuan, zeng jingan, and the others were also staring at yu doushan. jiao xiangyuan¡¯s fight was too smooth, so smooth that he finished off yu doushan with a single strike. chen fei stood in the distance, frowning. it was still the same. he did not know what was wrong with this rabbit demon. every time, they would let people attack first before counterattacking.. Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Bloodline Essence chapter 166: bloodline essence translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation fu zhaoxing had done the same thing, and now he was doing the same thing to jiao xiangyuan. would he stop hitting people if others didn¡¯t hit him first? however, yu doushan¡¯s imposing manner was too terrifying. in such a situation, it was difficult for him not to make a move unless he dodged. but now that everyone was watching, if jiao xiangyuan had dodged just now, he would have lost the momentum of this battle and would not have been able to fight anymore. ¡°you hit me, so i can hit you.¡± a sinister voice came out from the blood clot, making one¡¯s entire body go cold. the next moment, the blood clots suddenly gathered together, trying to transform back into a human. at the same time, a bloody hand grabbed jiao xiangyuan. ¡°bang!¡± jiao xiangyuan broke through the bloody hand with his sword and appeared in front of yu doushan in a flash. he used the sword splitting art again. yu doushan used the same method to deal with his enemies, but it was different when facing jiao xiangyuan. jiao xiangyuan was much stronger than fu zhaoxing. as a disciple at the peak of the visceral tempering realm in the yuanchen sword sect, jiao xiangyuan¡¯s techniques were extremely exquisite. back then, a bloody hand could force fu zhaoxing away, but it couldn¡¯t make jiao xiangyuan take a step back. ¡°boom!¡± as jiao xiangyuan struck with the sword splitting art, the blood clots that had gathered exploded again. compared to the previous time, jiao xiangyuan¡¯s strength was even stronger this time. the entire ground shook slightly, and a huge pit appeared. yu doushan¡¯s flesh and blood were splattered everywhere, and the original blood clots turned into blood foam. as the two of them started fighting, the people behind yu doushan also rushed over. ¡°kill them!¡± guo linshan shouted and rushed forward. this battle was already unavoidable. although they did not have the advantage in terms of numbers, they still had slightly more visceral tempering realm cultivators on their side. thus, the winner and loser would only be known after a real battle. chen fei stood at the back and drew his bow. with just a few arrows, he blew up the rabbit demon at the marrow tempering realm. the power of chen fei¡¯s current arrows was not much weaker than the full-powered attack of an ordinary visceral tempering realm martial artist. moreover, the speed of the arrows was extremely fast in this chaotic battle. the rabbit demons did not have time to react before they were shot in the head. their bodies swayed and fell to the ground. zeng jingan and the others looked at chen fei in surprise. with the strength of these arrows, even if they were to receive them, it would be very difficult. if chen fei only targeted them, they would probably not be able to endure more than a few arrows. was this the combat strength of a martial artist in the marrow tempering realm? moreover, since when did the sect have such powerful archery skills? he had never seen any martial uncle who specialized in archery. even feng xiupu¡¯s title was the green ridge sword, not the green ridge bow. where did chen fei¡¯s archery come from? chen fei did not care about the gazes of the others. instead, he stared at the rabbit demons in the marrow tempering realm. in the next moment, chen fei¡¯s expression could not help but change slightly. the few rabbit demons whose heads had been blown off by chen fei actually stood up shakily at this moment. as blood flowed, their heads were actually slowly recovering. their speed was not as fast as yu doushan¡¯s, but they were indeed recovering. in other words, these rabbit demons really had such an ability. not only did chen fei see it, but everyone else also saw this scene, and a chill involuntarily flashed across their hearts. ¡°bloodline can be so domineering? won¡¯t there be any losses?¡± chen fei was puzzled, but he did not stop shooting. he first used five arrows to blow up a rabbit demon at the visceral tempering realm. chen fei wanted to see the difference in recovery speed between the visceral tempering realm and the marrow tempering realm. then, they shot one arrow at a time, shattering the bodies of the rabbit demons in the marrow tempering realm who were recovering. when zeng jingan and mou yuanchang saw this scene, their eyes almost popped out. they had thought that if they were in chen fei¡¯s shoes, they would be able to block a few of his arrows. in the end, chen fei told them the truth. to kill a rabbit demon at the visceral tempering realm, only five arrows were needed. of course, these rabbit demons did not act as exaggeratedly as yu doushan. compared to the other visceral tempering realm cultivators, they were still a lot slower. however, this was still the visceral tempering realm. how could five arrows solve the problem? it was like pouring cold water on their brains, making them sober up a little. chen fei did not pay attention to the change in the mentality of zeng jingan and the others. at this moment, his attention was all on these few rabbit demons. following the increase in his mental strength by 30%, chen fei¡¯s archery skills had indeed improved by another level. in the past, chen fei could only be more sensitive when he was in close combat. he could sense the weaknesses of the enemy and kill them in one blow. now that his mental strength had increased, chen fei could easily find flaws even from a distance, which greatly increased the threat of his archery. otherwise, when he rescued guo linshan previously, chen fei could only use his bow and arrow to suppress the others. in the end, he still ended the battle with his sword technique. guo linshan was currently fighting sun zonghai. sun zonghai was no longer the same person he used to be, but guo linshan still held onto sun zonghai and did not let go, desperately suppressing his attacks. guo linshan couldn¡¯t describe how he felt when sun zonghai was possessed and turned into a rabbit demon. there was joy, sadness, and some fear. ¡°clang!¡± suddenly, a loud sound of metal clashing rang out. everyone couldn¡¯t help but turn their attention to the source of the sound and realized that it was coming from jiao xiangyuan. just a while ago, jiao xiangyuan had been forced to retreat. yu doushan had already recovered, but jiao xiangyuan was the one who was injured. jiao xiangyuan looked at yu doushan with a serious expression. this rabbit demon¡¯s learning ability was too strong. many moves would be seen through by yu doushan after being used once or twice, and he would immediately break them. this forced yu doushan to change his moves in order to have an effect on him. but a big problem now faced jiao xiangyuan. although the new technique could indeed hurt yu doushan, every time yu doushan was injured, he would immediately recover. it was as if the damage just now was all fake. jiao xiangyuan¡¯s initial thoughts were similar to chen fei¡¯s. if you could recover once, could you recover ten or a hundred times? you had to have energy to recover. however, jiao xiangyuan was starting to waver. he didn¡¯t count the number of times, but jiao xiangyuan had dealt fatal damage to yu doushan at least dozens of times. even if the rabbit demon didn¡¯t have any so-called vital points, it would still take some energy to recover from these injuries. however, jiao xiangyuan could not see the loss. yu doushan¡¯s speed and strength were still as great as before. as the battle progressed, jiao xiangyuan could feel that his opponent was getting stronger and stronger. if this continued, how could they fight? the rabbit demon was injured, but it was not injured. it was as if it was immortal. if jiao xiangyuan was injured, then he was really injured. whether it was his inner strength or physical strength, he had consumed a lot of them. jiao xiangyuan realized that he couldn¡¯t outlast his opponent. at least, jiao xiangyuan didn¡¯t see a chance to outlast him. jiao xiangyuan realized this himself, and so did the others. although they were not facing the most powerful rabbit demon, yu doushan, the other rabbit demons also had the ability to recover. they were not as exaggerated as yu doushan, but they were not as powerful as jiao xiangyuan. their situation was shockingly similar to jiao xiangyuan¡¯s. he could still barely hold on now, but as time passed, the rabbit demon would definitely be the winner. some people had already begun to plan their escape route, but when they thought of the speed that the rabbit demon had displayed just now, it seemed that escaping had become an extravagant hope. this had directly turned into a desperate situation? chen fei frowned and thought for a moment. his figure flashed and arrived in front of a rabbit demon in the marrow tempering realm. he observed the other party¡¯s recovery process at a close distance. seemingly sensing a human¡¯s aura, although the rabbit demon¡¯s head had not fully recovered, it still instinctively punched forward at chen fei. the long sword in chen fei¡¯s hand flashed, and the rabbit demon¡¯s hands and feet were instantly separated, falling to the ground. chen fei focused his attention and observed. what kind of bloodline was so strong that it could recover at such a fast rate without consuming a single bit of power? or rather, it could recover at such a fast rate with very little power. could it be that even if an aperture tempering realm expert came, they could only seal it and not destroy it? then if the rabbit demons were to become more and their cultivation was higher, wouldn¡¯t they be invincible when they went out? ¡°aperture tempering realm¡­¡± thinking of the aperture tempering realm, chen fei¡¯s thoughts suddenly paused. compared to the body tempering realm, the aperture tempering realm¡¯s external performance was the absorption and control of vital energy, but internally, it was the flexible use of mental strength. therefore, if an aperture tempering realm expert discovered that these rabbit demons were difficult to kill, their first action would definitely not be to seal them but to try to attack with divine power. ¡°suppress!¡± chen fei did as he thought without any hesitation. eternity moment smashed directly onto the rabbit demon in front of him. the rabbit demon¡¯s body suddenly stopped. the flesh and blood that were about to gather also stopped. this was a manifestation of eternity moment, which could slow down the other party¡¯s thoughts. this rabbit demon was currently in this state. chen fei carefully observed the other manifestations of the demon rabbit. in this stillness and slowness, chen fei could feel the strong mental fluctuations in its flesh and blood. so, this is one of the reasons why the rabbit demon can recover?¡± chen fei continued to smash down on the rabbit demon¡¯s broken hand with his core soul energy. this time, the arm didn¡¯t even struggle and stopped there. chen fei felt a wave of movement and disappeared from this arm. the expression on half of the rabbit demon¡¯s face suddenly became ferocious. from the beginning, no matter how many times he was injured, the other party¡¯s indifferent expression changed for the first time. just like when a person was in pain, their expression would change, and they would even shout loudly. if you hit someone and they didn¡¯t do anything, it was obvious that you didn¡¯t hurt them at all. and now, it was obvious that chen fei had really hurt this rabbit demon and injured it. ¡°so that¡¯s really the case!¡± chen fei¡¯s face broke into a smile. he flipped his sword and slashed at the rabbit demon¡¯s neck. other than inner strength, there was also surging core soul energy on the longsword. ¡°tsk!¡± with a muffled sound, the core soul energy on the sword was exhausted. the rabbit demon¡¯s body stiffened and fell straight to the ground, no longer moving. chen fei turned his head and looked at yu doushan in the distance. he finally understood why yu doushan had to wait for the others to attack before launching his own attack.. Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Predicting Your Predictions chapter 167: predicting your predictions translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation it wasn¡¯t because this rabbit demon had any rules but because it wanted to absorb some of the core soul energy contained in other people¡¯s attacks. body tempering realm martial artists actually had very little experience in training their core soul energy, especially before the visceral tempering realm. they focused on increasing their inner strength cultivation. considering mental strength would become more practical after reaching the visceral tempering realm or even later stages. however, if they didn¡¯t train normally, it meant they wouldn¡¯t use their mental strength. every time they cultivated their inner strength and used every move, they were actually using their heart¡¯s divine power to drive it. however, these were all instinctive uses, just like breathing, so no one would notice this. these rabbit demons had some characteristics of aperture refinement state experts, particularly their proficiency in using mental strength. in this situation, it was a bit challenging. especially when your first attack heavily injured the rabbit demon, your mind would inevitably be slightly stunned. and it was this slight negligence of the mind that the rabbit demon would take the opportunity to absorb the core soul energy that was attached to the move. after they absorbed your core soul energy, they would let their bloodline get used to it. ¡°after that, the damage you can deal to them will become lower and lower, and they will start to use their core soul energy as they please to continuously heal their injuries. what you cut off was only their flesh and blood, and the core soul energy between their flesh and blood could only be resisted with core soul energy. however, because the other party had long known about your core soul energy, it became impossible to sever it. unless one was able to proficiently channel out their own core soul energy and not use it instinctively. unfortunately, there were very few martial artists in the body tempering realm who could proficiently output their own core soul energy. even those at the peak of the visceral tempering realm would mostly nurture and strengthen their core soul energy in preparation for measuring their acupoints later. he wouldn¡¯t think about how to use his core soul energy to attack others because, to them, this was equivalent to putting the cart before the horse. of course, the difficulty of cultivating mental cultivation techniques was also a huge reason. all of these factors restricted the development of the heart and divine power of the body tempering realm martial artists. this was also the reason why these rabbit demons could do whatever they wanted. until chen fei discovered this. ¡°everyone, change your opponents. focus your mind and attack!¡± ¡°go!¡± chen fei shouted. his figure flashed and arrived in front of guo linshan. he used a sword shield to deflect sun zonghai¡¯s attack. sun zonghai was injured by the thorns of the sword shield. his body could not help but stagger back. before he could adjust, a sword light had already sunk into sun zonghai¡¯s forehead. sun zonghai¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, and a hint of pain appeared in his eyes. however, the pain quickly disappeared, and his body fell back stiffly. chen fei withdrew his longsword. he had used up 30% of his core soul energy, which was less than what he had used up earlier. regarding the use of core soul energy, chen fei could be said to be the best among all the martial artists present. the thousand origin technique was a combination of three mental cultivation techniques, two of which were at the consummate level and one of which was the alchemy alliance¡¯s ultimate cultivation technique. although there were only the first two levels, they were extremely profound. what chen fei had wrapped around the longsword was the thread-like core soul energy. when it pierced into sun zonghai¡¯s forehead, the core soul energy would quickly destroy all the nodes of sun zonghai¡¯s body and mind, disintegrating in one fell swoop. silk would always consume much less than a piece. this was the huge difference between having a mental cultivation technique and not having one. when the others heard chen fei¡¯s words, they were more or less confused. it was only when chen fei killed sun zonghai that they realized that chen fei had already completely dealt with the two rabbit demons without them knowing. these two demon rabbits did not get up, nor did they sew their flesh together. they were completely like ordinary martial artists. if they were fatally injured, they would die. ¡°core soul power?¡± chen fei used his actions to prove his words. no matter how slow the others were, they understood that chen fei had found a way to defeat the enemy. they didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and changed their forms, exchanging enemies with the people around them. body tempering realm martial artists were not good at using their vore soul energy. however, as mentioned before, they were not good at using it, but they used it every day, just like breathing. thus, although these people used their mental strength without any technique, they could still mobilize all their mental strength and attach it to the move. soon, they discovered that after these rabbit demons were injured, their recovery speed became slower and slower. some of the weaker rabbit demons even began to show signs of being unable to recover from the injuries they had suffered. ¡°hahaha, good!¡± everyone¡¯s expressions were excited. the scene of the rabbit demon recovering while fighting and being completely fine had disgusted them. the moves that these rabbit demons knew were actually a little stiff. although they had possessed the martial artist¡¯s body, they had not integrated the cultivation techniques in the martial artist¡¯s original body. the result was that the combat strength displayed would be far lower than martial artists of the same rank. however, the characteristic of unlimited recovery was too advantageous. it meant that the rabbit demon could not defend and could continue to attack the enemy without caring. in any case, the margin of error was infinitely high. they could just fight casually, and the final winner might be them. but now, the ability to recover infinitely was suddenly cut off. the weakness of these rabbit demons was immediately reflected. jiao xiangyuan also noticed the situation in the arena, and his eyes lit up. compared to the other martial artists who were ignorant about the use of core soul energy, jiao xiangyuan, who had long reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm, had long been tempering his core soul energy. as a result, his usage of core soul energy was much better than the others. now that he was brandishing his sword and fighting with yu doushan, he could clearly feel the difference. yu doushan no longer dared to attack him without restraint like before without putting up too much defense. however, that was all he could do. jiao xiangyuan realized that he still couldn¡¯t suppress yu doushan. thinking about chen fei¡¯s suggestion to switch people to attack, jiao xiangyuan vaguely understood the reason. however, the problem now was that he could not switch with anyone else. compared to the other rabbit demons who were confused, yu doushan¡¯s intelligence was undoubtedly much higher. from the moment jiao xiangyuan repeated the sword move once or twice, the flaws could be seen and felt clearly. this rabbit demon yu doushan was clearly the most demonic existence among this group of rabbit demons. ¡°junior brother chen, come and help me!¡± jiao xiangyuan couldn¡¯t help but ask chen fei for help after being knocked back by yu doushan. even though it was a little embarrassing for someone at the peak of the visceral tempering realm to ask for help from someone at the marrow tempering realm, jiao xiangyuan was not that pedantic in this life and death-situation. he would still ask for help loudly. chen fei¡¯s sword slashed across the neck of one of the rabbit demons. before its stiff body fell to the ground, chen fei had already arrived in front of jiao xiangyuan. compared to the other rabbit demons, yu doushan was the most important one. ¡°bang!¡± a sword and shield blocked in front of yu doushan. with a dull thud, yu doushan couldn¡¯t help but take a step back. chen fei sensed the core soul energy attached to the sword and shield. he felt a pulling force. the other party wanted to absorb a bit of his core soul energy so that after devouring chen fei¡¯s core soul energy, he could develop sufficient immunity. however, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was specially condensed by the thousand origin technique. if it was unintentional, yu doushan might have swallowed some of it. but now that he was on guard, how could he let it be taken away again? ¡°brother jiao, you cut his flesh, 1¡¯11 destroy him,¡± chen fei said in a deep voice. ¡°good!¡± jiao xiangyuan¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw chen fei¡¯s sword and shield. this was the starry night sword of the primordial sword sect, known as the strongest defensive sword technique in the body tempering realm. of course, this statement was definitely an exaggeration. however, there was no doubt that the starry night sword was the strongest defensive sword technique of the primordial sword sect. with chen fei¡¯s sword technique, jiao xiangyuan could completely ignore his own defense and focus on attacking yu doushan. star meteorite sword! jiao xiangyuan displayed his strongest offensive sword technique the moment he attacked. the star meteorite sword was not the strongest offensive sword technique of the primordial sword sect, but it was definitely one of the top sword techniques. it was a sword technique that could attack without defense. it was a sword technique that could be used to fight for one¡¯s life in the face of adversity. as soon as he used it, jiao xiangyuan¡¯s aura suddenly changed. his entire body was like a falling star, tragic and dazzling. ¡°bang!¡± when yu doushan saw this sword technique, he had no better way than to dodge. however, as long as he dodged, he would immediately fall into a disadvantage, and then there would be unlimited suppression. if he didn¡¯t dodge and fought with his life, he might have the upper hand. yu doushan had already absorbed jiao xiangyuan¡¯s core soul energy. no matter how much core soul energy jiao xiangyuan had added, it would not be able to cause much damage to him. it was that sword and shield move that made yu doushan look at chen fei with caution. however, a mere marrow termpering realm cultivator was the weakest among the martial artists present. no matter how strong the sword and shield were, how could they really block his attack? ¡°roar! yu doushan let out a roar that did not sound like a human voice. his body turned into a bloody shadow and crashed into jiao xiangyuan. ¡°junior brother chen!¡± jiao xiangyuan shouted. he didn¡¯t retreat. the star meteorite sword became even more intense as it stabbed toward yu doushan. chen fei didn¡¯t say anything. he used his spatial travel and arrived in front of yu doushan before jiao xiangyuan. tremendous strength! iron bones! chen fei¡¯s body expanded slightly. eternity moment did not smash out, but it was used on chen fei himself. the surrounding world suddenly became quiet. yu doushan¡¯s blood shadow also slowed down. chen fei also saw the seven changes in yu doushan¡¯s next attack. yu doushan seemed to be reckless, but five of the seven transformations were actually trying to avoid chen fei¡¯s sword and shield. just now, with a quick glance, yu doushan had a rough idea of how to deal with the starry night sword and its shield. if he looked at it a few more times, yu doushan might really be able to come up with a perfect solution. unfortunately, there were no ifs for many things. yu doushan¡¯s transformation was now seen through by chen fei. since he had seen through it, there was naturally nothing to say. sword light flashed, and a sword shield appeared in front of yu doushan. yu doushan¡¯s body trembled slightly. he adjusted himself slightly, trying to avoid the sword shield. however, the sword and shield shifted slightly as yu doushan adjusted them. they remained in front of yu doushan. yu doushan¡¯s bloodshot eyes widened, and his face was ferocious. he couldn¡¯t avoid it, and he used all his strength to hit the sword and shield. ¡°bang!¡± the sword and shield were shattered, but yu doushan¡¯s body also stopped moving. the thistles and thorns made yu doushan¡¯s body stiffen for a moment. in the next moment, the light of the star meteorite sword blinded yu doushan¡¯s eyes.. Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Anxious and exasperated chapter 168: anxious and exasperated translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°boom!¡± there was a loud explosion. yu doushan couldn¡¯t evade and was directly hit, causing his flesh and blood to explode, scattering all over the ground. jiao xiangyuan¡¯s face turned slightly pale, but he let out a sigh of relief. even he couldn¡¯t use such an explosive technique continuously. succeeding in one move was the best outcome. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed as he swung the long sword in his hand. the battle had just begun, and this wasn¡¯t the first time yu doushan had been turned into a mess of flesh. the key was whether he could destroy the mental power contained in his flesh and blood. if he couldn¡¯t, yu doushan could still recover. if that happened, chen fei would have to consider running away. because it meant that yu doushan had become an unbeatable force that only those at the aperture tempering realm could defeat. ¡°tsk!¡± chen fei¡¯s sword swept through, and the fine strands of core soul energy attached to the sword clashed with the core soul energy in yu doushan¡¯s flesh. chen fei felt a slight tremor in his heart as he attempted to remove the core soul energy from yu doushan¡¯s flesh. ¡°ah!¡± yu doushan let out a sharp cry for the first time. regardless of how badly he was beaten, he hadn¡¯t reacted or screamed in pain before. jiao xiangyuan heard yu doushan¡¯s cry and his face lit up. only those who had fought with yu doushan could understand the suffering. it was as if victory was forever out of reach, and relaxing even for a moment would send them plummeting into an abyss. if it weren¡¯t for yu doushan¡¯s unwavering determination, most people would have turned and fled. ¡°everyone, after you¡¯ve defeated your opponent, come over and use your core soul energy to finish him off!¡± chen fei shouted loudly. this rabbit demon¡¯s mental strength was evidently far superior to the others of its kind. although chen fei¡¯s mental strength was better than the others, the difference wasn¡¯t significant. chen fei might not be able to exhaust yu doushan to death even if he had used up all his mental strength. guo linshan was the first to rush over. he wielded his broadsword and struck hard at the meat paste. as the sword slashed down, the flesh on the ground trembled violently. it wanted to escape, but it had no strength. guo linshan¡¯s face turned slightly pale. this was the result of the clash of their spiritual powers. ¡°that¡¯s strong enough. again!¡± guo linshan roared in frustration. his core soul energy surged and poured into the broadsword, continuing to slash at the meat paste. this time, the flesh trembled and then stopped moving. however, guo linshan¡¯s face turned even paler. jiao xiangyuan stood by the side, preventing yu doushan¡¯s flesh and blood from reuniting. whenever there was any sign of movement, he would immediately strike down with his star meteorite sword. yu doushan¡¯s flesh and blood had already been affected by jiao xiangyuan¡¯s core soul energy, so the effect of obliteration wasn¡¯t ideal. however, this ability to disintegrate physically remained undiminished. chen fei was methodically dealing with the meat paste one by one. as more people joined in, the amount of meat that yu doushan could control began to decrease. shrill cries rang out continuously, causing the other rabbit demons to go berserk. however, after learning about the true fate of these rabbit demons, their recovery ability was no longer as effective in providing protection. the predictability of their moves became the biggest weakness when facing enemies. as their core soul energy was depleted, the rabbit demons died one by one. more people joined in to break yu doushan¡¯s core soul energy, and the remaining flesh and blood dwindled. everyone¡¯s faces began to light up with smiles. they had thought it would be a deadly situation, but this unexpected twist changed everything. now, it was them who wanted to kill all the rabbit demons. no one died. at most, they were injured. the key was that they would have to split the thirty or so jade tokens that the rabbit demons had brought. with this number of jade tokens, everyone would be able to get at least one. some people secretly glanced at chen fei. in this battle, chen fei had played an extremely crucial role. without him, they would likely have been completely wiped out. thinking of the number of jade tokens that chen fei would get later, some people couldn¡¯t help but feel a little envious. however, the team itself needed to distribute the spoils according to merit and contribution. any slight bias could easily lead to criticism and cause the entire team to fall apart. jiao xiangyuan understood this, and so did the others. moreover, the strength that chen fei had displayed earlier had also frightened quite a number of people. with the power displayed by his bow and arrow, even anyone at the marrow tempering realm would probably die. even if one were at the visceral tempering realm, unless one were at the late or peak stage, chen fei could directly nail one to death on the spot if he targeted one. you wouldn¡¯t even have a chance to escape. with strength and significant contributions, chen fei had more cards to play. naturally, no one could object, nor did they dare to. zeng jingan secretly gritted his teeth, not daring to say anything sarcastic. in the past, he had looked down on chen fei because of chen fei¡¯s lower cultivation level. even if chen fei had a master at the aperture tempering realm, it couldn¡¯t hide the fact that his cultivation was lower than zeng jingan¡¯s. but now, in a one-on-one fight, zeng jingan might be beaten up by chen fei. under such circumstances, no matter how unwilling zeng jingan was, he had to let go of his previous grudge. this was because they were inferior to chen fei in terms of background. in terms of combat strength, they were still inferior to chen fei. what else did they have to fight with? if they continued to entangle themselves, they would be the only ones to suffer. zeng jingan was narrow-minded, but he wasn¡¯t stupid. those who could raise their cultivation to the visceral tempering realm and pass the sect¡¯s temperament test were not fools. at most, he would remain arrogant and despotic as usual. ¡°you can¡¯t kill me!¡± yu doushan¡¯s voice suddenly came from the flesh. then, some of the struggling flesh suddenly stopped trembling. yu doushan immediately concentrated all his core soul energy into one spot. ¡°bang!¡± mou yuanchang¡¯s sword stabbed down, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. he was sent flying backward, his face unusually pale. this was the result of a clash of core soul energy, and he was injured as a result. the others were shocked, and their attacks slowed down. the core soul energy of the visceral tempering realm was about the same. at most, it would be at the peak of the visceral tempering realm, slightly stronger, but not by much. mou yuanchang had been injured by the backlash. if they continued to attack, the outcome would not be any better. mental energy was a crucial factor in breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. if he accidentally damaged his foundation and caused his future breakthrough to the visceral tempering realm to fail, it would be truly tragic. ¡°hahaha, if you want to kill me, then die together!¡± yu doushan¡¯s voice suddenly turned crazy. the lump of flesh shook violently. the next moment, the flesh exploded. countless drops of blood flew in all directions as a result of his mind¡¯s fluctuation. everyone couldn¡¯t help but be shocked and frantically retreated. mou yuanchang¡¯s tragic state was right in front of them. they might not be able to kill him, but if they hurt his core soul energy, the gains would not make up for the losses. spatial travel! chen fei¡¯s feet didn¡¯t move, but his upper body transformed into several shadows, dodging all the attacks of the blood that came at him. although the rabbit demon¡¯s tone was filled with madness, the fluctuation of his mental strength was surprisingly calm. this calmness was not something a person who wanted to die together would have. ¡°whoosh!¡± chen fei had just dodged the attack of the blood water when he saw yu doushan turn into a bloody shadow and run into the distance. as expected, the reason he had used all his power earlier was to create an opportunity to escape. survival was always the first instinct of life. the rabbit demon was no exception. it naturally didn¡¯t want to stay here and wait for death. if there was a chance to escape, it would seize that opportunity without hesitation. ¡°trying to run!¡± fu zhaoxing¡¯s figure flashed as he attempted to block yu doushan¡¯s path, but he was only able to send a piece of land flying. ¡°senior brother fu, this demon rabbit is using the flying roc style again,¡± fu zhaoxing¡¯s junior brother whispered. ¡°i saw it.¡± fu zhaoxing¡¯s expression turned grim. the feeling of having a fellow disciple possessed and having their cultivation technique stolen was too terrible. the key was that the other party had even come up with something new. they didn¡¯t even need a half-spirit weapon to achieve the same effect. seeing the blood shadow, the group of people wanted to stop it, but at most, they could only sever its tail, and they couldn¡¯t even do that. jiao xiangyuan used his sword as a stepping stone, and the sword light flashed as he closely followed the blood shadow. but soon, jiao xiangyuan had to stop. this kind of sword step was focused on short distance bursts, and its speed was very impressive. however, if he used it for too long, jiao xiangyuan¡¯s inner strength and physical strength couldn¡¯t keep up. everyone gave up. chen fei turned into a shadow and followed yu doushan. in the blink of an eye, the two disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. ¡°junior brother chen¡¯s movement technique is really fast!¡± the others couldn¡¯t help but think of jiao xiangyuan praising chen fei¡¯s movement technique. some people hadn¡¯t thought it was true before and believed their own movement techniques were just as good as chen fei¡¯s. now, there was no comparison. even jiao xiangyuan, who was at the peak of the visceral tempering realm, was far inferior to chen fei in terms of movement techniques. jiao xiangyuan didn¡¯t say anything. he frowned as he looked at the spot where chen fei had disappeared. if yu doushan managed to escape after all these hardships, a bunch of rabbit demons might reappear after some time. they all knew how to kill these rabbit demons, but the other martial artists in the mystic realm didn¡¯t know. if yu doushan secretly expanded the team to a few dozen people, things would get really serious. chen fei¡¯s body leaped, using the soul chasing step to the fullest. however, he could only follow yu doushan from afar and not catch up. but chen fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry. in order to gain a chance at survival, this rabbit demon had almost used up all the power in its body. there might be a little essence left, but without an external force, it would gradually diminish with each use. as long as chen fei didn¡¯t lose track of it, he would eventually kill this rabbit demon. ¡°let me go. 1¡¯11 find those jade tokens. i know you need them!¡± yu doushan seemed to know his fate was sealed and shouted at chen fei. it was a stark contrast to his previous arrogance. it could only be said that when one¡¯s life was threatened, many things could change. ¡°alright, i promise you!¡± chen fei said loudly. ¡°you¡¯re lying!¡± the rabbit demon shouted angrily. chen fei was speechless. he suddenly remembered that the rabbit demon¡¯s use of mental strength was an instinct. naturally, it would be easy to tell if chen fei was just being polite or sincere.. Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: A Pie of Brotherhood chapter 169: a pie of brotherhood translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei didn¡¯t feel uneasy when the rabbit demon exposed him on the spot. earlier, if the rabbit demon truly believed him, chen fei had no qualms about killing it after obtaining the jade token. if the rabbit demon didn¡¯t trust him, then the worst outcome would still be the current situation. to chen fei, there wouldn¡¯t be much loss. either way, letting the rabbit demon go was absolutely out of the question. just as jiao xiangyuan had thought, chen fei didn¡¯t want to confront a group of martial artists possessed by rabbit demons, standing before him and brandishing their sabers. the rabbit demon seemed to sense chen fei¡¯s intentions and fell silent. instead, it continued to change its form, attempting to shake off chen fei. however, chen fei¡¯s mastery of the soul chasing steps made it effortless for him to adapt to these changes. shaking him off was out of the question. despite the diminishing effect of the fleetfoot secret technique on chen fei, he wanted to try intercepting the rabbit demon directly. regrettably, he had only incidentally learned fleetfoot in pingyin county, and its proficiency remained limited. as chen fei¡¯s cultivation and techniques advanced, the technique¡¯s assistance lessened. in a brief span, the human and demon covered over 20 miles. the rabbit demon even attempted to lead chen fei to the lair of some demon beasts. however, the demonic beasts¡¯ aura was potent, and chen fei sensed it from afar. the rabbit demon refrained from advancing further, knowing that it would be devoured first, not chen fei. ¡°all!¡± despite its efforts, the rabbit demon couldn¡¯t shake off chen fei. roaring in a mix of frustration and despair, the rabbit demon¡¯s bloodline was clearly about to surge in this mystic realm. after possessing numerous martial artists, why did its power falter today? this left the rabbit demon perplexed and infuriated. yet, it had no means of altering the outcome. suddenly, the rabbit demon veered ahead and rushed in another direction. chen fei remained composed as he assessed his opportunity to eliminate the rabbit demon. after the prolonged chase, little remained of the rabbit demon¡¯s essence. if it wanted to survive, this might be its last chance. being trailed by the rabbit demon indicated either its desperation or absolute trust. regardless, chen fei exercised caution, prioritizing his own safety. ¡°bacca, friend, save me!¡± the rabbit demon implored urgently, directing its plea ahead. fleetfoot! chen fei¡¯s speed surged due to his movement technique. while fleetfoot¡¯s augmentation might be modest, every bit counted. unexpectedly employing it exceeded the rabbit demon¡¯s predictions. ¡°tsk!¡± chen fei¡¯s longsword radiated brilliance as it pierced through the rabbit demon¡¯s bloodline. the rabbit demon¡¯s tumultuous emotions came to a halt. its essence distorted, transforming into a puddle of blood that seeped into the ground. confirming the rabbit demon¡¯s demise, chen fei breathed a sigh of relief. he scrutinized the surroundings warily. just as he was about to depart, his gaze landed on a hole to the right. sounds emanated from the hole, rustling faintly. chen fei evaded instantly, putting a distance of ten meters between himself and the hole. reminded of the friend bacca mentioned earlier, vigilance tinged chen fei¡¯s expression. gradually, a small head emerged from the hole, its gaze fixating on chen fei. chen fei¡¯s eyes widened at the surprising sight. the head was transformed from a medicinal herb, reminiscent of ginseng but differing slightly. atop the herb was a pair of black eyes peering at chen fei. ¡°did you slay my comrade?¡± despite its diminutive stature, ginseng bacca¡¯s voice carried an aged air. anger crept into its tone upon glimpsing the bloodstained soil, confirming its friend¡¯s demise. chen fei angled his longsword diagonally and regarded ginseng bacca. rabbit had turned into demon, and mystical ingredients had evolved to possess intelligence. now, it held the capability to transform into a human form and even articulate speech. the rabbit demon spoke due to its possession of a warrior, absorbing the warrior¡¯s memories and acquiring the ability to employ martial techniques. however, the speaking capacity of this ginseng demon puzzled chen fei. why could it communicate? this anomaly contradicted logic. ¡°i¡¯m asking you a question. did you end my companion¡¯s life?¡± witnessing chen fei¡¯s silence, bacca¡¯s anger intensified. in a heartbeat, its form expanded, becoming a three-meter-tall ginseng monster. compared to its prior miniature figure, the present bacca exuded greater ferocity. its aura radiated majesty, suppressing its surroundings. chen fei found his thousand origin technique¡¯s flow obstructed as if a pervasive mental state enveloped the area. ¡°bang!¡± taking a stride, bacca materialized before chen fei, launching a punch. ¡°you shall atone for slaying my companion!¡± bacca had no formal boxing techniques to speak of; it simply relied on straightforward force. however, even with such a simple approach, its punch carried astonishing power. this was what was meant by the saying, ¡°one force can overcome ten skills.¡± when your strength reached a certain level, skills became secondary. of course, this required a significant disparity in strength for skills to be rendered secondary. otherwise, skills could still play a substantial role in various situations. ¡°boom!¡± the ground quaked, creating a massive crater beneath bacca¡¯s punch. bacca withdrew its hand, leaving behind no flesh or blood. chen fei had already evaded the attack, reappearing ten meters away. facing such overwhelming power, confronting it directly would have been reckless. ¡°phew!¡± bacca exhaled audibly, two streams of air wafting forth. ¡°you evaded my punch!¡± bacca¡¯s tone brimmed with astonishment. observing chen fei¡¯s demeanor, he already contemplated fleeing. considering his physical attributes and strength, chen fei¡¯s odds of victory seemed slim in direct combat. ¡°very well, i¡¯ve done my utmost for my comrade. you¡¯re free to leave now,¡± bacca muttered under its breath. its body shrank, reverting to the miniature ginseng form. chen fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly, startled by bacca¡¯s statement. what kind of friendship was this? the loss of a friend could be avenged with a single punch? was this truly friendship? ¡°if you have no business, vacate the vicinity. it¡¯s hazardous here,¡± bacca¡¯s muffled voice echoed as it stumbled towards the nearby hole, issuing a warning. ¡°why can you converse in human language?¡± chen fei queried, intrigued. ¡°oh, the rabbit brought me a human before, wanting me to follow it outside. i accepted that human, but i refused the rabbit¡¯s request. absorbing that human allowed me to speak the language of humans,¡± bacca explained. bacca continued forward, its ginseng form returning to the hole¡¯s entrance. chen fei blinked, his waist almost aching from the exchange. ¡°collect a human, and in return, you regained the strength of one punch?¡± chen fei exclaimed in disbelief. ¡°yeah, isn¡¯t that reasonable?¡± bacca turned back to glance at chen fei, its eyes carrying a hint of disdain. chen fei blinked, surprised to find himself being looked down upon by a plant spirit. but upon closer consideration of bacca¡¯s words, there seemed to be a certain logic to it. bacca¡¯s strength was undoubtedly formidable. after all, it could transform into a giant form with astonishing power and speed. its defense was likely unparalleled as well; otherwise, it couldn¡¯t withstand such tremendous force. if the rabbit spirit could exchange a human for bacca¡¯s punch, could chen fei also exchange something else with bacca? the idea of making a deal with a plant spirit seemed somewhat fantastical. however, if he didn¡¯t try, how would he know if it was possible? at the very least, their communication was barrier-free. ¡°do you know where i can obtain this?¡± chen fei hesitated for a moment, then took out his jade token and displayed it to bacca. bacca glanced at the iron token and pondered for a moment before responding, ¡°i¡¯ve seen it before, over by the strange locust tree. if you want it, you can go and get it yourself.¡± if i want you to help me retrieve that jade token, can i exchange it for something else?¡± chen fei asked. surprisingly, this plant spirit bacca had indeed seen the jade token. the name ¡°strange locust tree¡± sounded ominous; it was likely a place where someone had faced unfortunate circumstances. ¡°you want to trade with me? sure, if you bring me two living humans, i¡¯ll get you the jade token,¡± bacca replied, suddenly intrigued. it had no intention of returning to its hiding spot. since absorbing the human earlier, bacca felt somewhat different. obtaining the jade token wasn¡¯t difficult, but what if absorbing two more humans led to some peculiar changes again? ¡°this won¡¯t work. do you have any other suggestions?¡± chen fei shook his head. while he could take human lives due to his professional role, he wasn¡¯t inclined to capture and feed them to creatures like bacca. ¡°you have the scent of dreamlike lotus on you. give me a dozen dreamlike lotus seeds, and i¡¯ll give you the jade token,¡± bacca suggested, sniffing the air and detecting the fragrance of dreamlike lotus leaves and petals on chen fei. the aroma of dreamlike lotus was alluring, but bacca couldn¡¯t overpower chen fei. it had managed to acquire some dreamlike lotus seeds with difficulty in the past but had almost gotten stuck in the process. although it yearned for the taste, it didn¡¯t want to take any risks. ¡°i don¡¯t have those either,¡± chen fei responded, nearly rolling his eyes. if he had dreamlike lotus seeds, he would have used them himself ¨C how could he have left them lying around? bacca was getting even more demanding, and it even wanted a dozen seeds. ¡°you don¡¯t have that either? you still want to make a deal with me?¡± bacca looked at chen fei with disdain. it had only proposed two simple requests, and this human couldn¡¯t fulfill either of them. if it weren¡¯t for humans being slippery, bacca might have already consumed one. ¡°do you want this or not? it¡¯s quite delicious.¡± chen fei asked. chen fei pretended to extract an item from his pocket, revealing a roasted chicken in his left hand, and offering it to bacca. time had frozen within the spatial grid, preserving the roast chicken¡¯s aroma. the fragrance was so tantalizing that one would crave to devour the entire roast chicken in a single bite. bacca inhaled deeply. it was indeed a scent it had never encountered. despite this, bacca found nothing appetizing about the roast chicken. its taste seemed peculiar, possibly inferior to that of humans. bacca didn¡¯t relish consuming humans, and the taste during its prior attempt proved unsatisfactory. its interest lay in the novelty humans brought rather than their taste. ¡°i have no interest in this. are there alternatives?¡± bacca¡¯s retort resonated with disdain. its modest requests remained unmet by this human, who seemingly proved elusive enough to evade being devoured in one gulp. ¡°what do you usually eat?¡± chen fei inquired abruptly. ¡°i usually partake in these, but i¡¯ve gotten sick of them.¡± bacca extended its small hand, producing a medicinal herb aged at least fifty years. he consumed it in a few bites, demonstrating his preference for such fare. ¡°i propose a dish employing these herbs in exchange. how does that sound?¡± ¡°dish?¡± bacca appeared startled. in the human memories it absorbed, the notion of a dish was somewhat reminiscent of the prior roast chicken. nevertheless, it pondered how medicinal herbs could be used in cooking.. Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: A Hundred Years Treasure chapter 170: a hundred years treasure translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°if the thing you make is to my liking, i¡¯ll treat it as a deal,¡± bacca said loudly. chen fei rolled his eyes. after this medicinal herb turned into a spirit, did it forget what it was? it actually needed to be to its liking before it could be considered a deal. in other words, if it directly denied your results, it would be equivalent to eating a meal for nothing and driving you away. there would be no loss. ¡°alright, you can decide after you finish eating.¡± chen fei nodded and said, ¡°but 1 still have some things to deal with now. after i¡¯m done, i¡¯ll come back for you.¡± ¡°go ahead.¡± bacca waved his hand and jumped into the hole. although chen fei was a little curious about the cave, he did not really look forward to death. bacca did not seem to be afraid that chen fei would summon a group of friends to surround and attack it. chen fei didn¡¯t know if it was because there was something strange about the cave or bacca¡¯s absolute confidence in his own strength. however, when chen fei thought about bacca¡¯s extreme strength, speed, and defense after he transformed, he realized that he was indeed much more powerful than an ordinary peak-stage tier 1 demonic beast. even martial artists below the peak of the visceral tempering realm would find it difficult to cause any harm to bacca. only a group of martial artists at the peak of the visceral tempering realm would have a chance of killing bacca. moreover, it was only a possibility. bacca was full of schemes. if he really discovered that something was wrong, his first reaction would probably be to escape. moreover, it was probably related to the other spiritual materials that had formed spirits in the surroundings. would he lead the other mutated mystical ingredients to fight back? dozens of miles away. jiao xiangyuan handed the four jade tokens to guo linshan and said in a deep voice, ¡°one of the jade tokens is yours. as for the remaining three, you can give them to junior brother chen when he returns.¡± good! guo linshan looked at the jade token in his hand and could not help but smile. guo linshan did not have any objections to him getting one piece and chen fei getting three. in today¡¯s battle, as long as one¡¯s eyes were not blind, one would know who had contributed the most. if chen fei had not discovered the rabbit demon¡¯s fatal weakness, the people present would have lost their lives first, let alone split the jade tokens. the others looked at the jade tokens in guo linshan¡¯s hand with envy. with this number, they would give it all to a true inheritance seed. together with their original one, they would directly meet the requirements for this trial. it would be a lie to say that he was not envious. however, just as guo linshan had thought, no matter how envious the others were, they did not dare to have any ideas about these jade tokens for the time being because the timing was not right. chen fei had just saved this battle and let each of them get at least one jade token. it was not right to immediately turned hostile and snatch the ones in chen fei¡¯s hand. they were all from the same sect, and it could turn extremely ugly. moreover, chen fei¡¯s strength was also there, and that movement technique. to put it bluntly, if it was placed in a slightly open place, chen fei alone could probably beat two or three of them. besides, they did not have a good way to do so. therefore, although they were envious now, they could only be envious. there was no other better way. ¡°there¡¯s still enough time in the mystic realm. i don¡¯t dare to say that i¡¯ll take everyone to become a true disciple, but i¡¯ll definitely split the benefits together.¡± jiao xiangyuan looked at the crowd and saw their expressions. he laughed loudly. ¡°senior brother jiao has always been fair.¡± someone agreed, and the others nodded. putting everything else aside, jiao xiangyuan¡¯s distribution of items was indeed fair. he would not favor anyone. it was still in line with most people¡¯s ideas to distribute things according to merit. jiao xiangyuan was just about to continue when he felt the fluctuation of a jade token approaching from afar. he turned his head and found that chen fei had already appeared in front of him. jiao xiangyuan¡¯s expression changed slightly as he took the initiative to welcome them. that rabbit demon was too terrifying. it was besieged by so many people, but it still found a chance to escape. if the rabbit demon really escaped this time, it would learn its lesson and come back again. it would definitely be even more terrifying. even if he knew the weakness, if the rabbit demon was prepared next time, it would really be difficult. ¡°junior brother chen, how is it?¡± jiao xiangyuan asked in a low voice. ¡°killed him.¡± chen fei laughed softly. ¡°good!¡± jiao xiangyuan couldn¡¯t help but smile. this battle had truly ended well. he had completely eliminated the future trouble and didn¡¯t have to worry about the rabbit demon appearing at any time. ¡°your jade token has been given to junior brother guo.¡± jiao xiangyuan said with a smile. chen fei was still very worthy of being roped in. this time, jiao xiangyuan¡¯s heart was even more determined. however, he did not know if he would succeed. ¡°junior brother, your jade token.¡± guo linshan handed the three jade tokens to him. chen fei lowered his head and looked at the jade tokens. including the two pieces in his spatial grid and the one in his bosom, the number of jade tokens that chen fei possessed actually reached as many as six. this true inheritance mission only required five pieces. no matter how many, he would not get anything more out of it. chen fei put away the jade token and did not give it to guo linshan immediately. he would find an opportunity later. if guo linshan did not have enough jade tokens in the end, chen fei would give it to him then. there was still a lot of time anyway. ¡°although there have been many changes in the mystic realm this time, the number of good things has indeed increased by a lot.¡± jiao xiangyuan looked at chen fei and invited him again, ¡°junior brother chen, how about we work together next? we¡¯ll split it according to our contribution. as long as we work together, you don¡¯t have to worry about the distribution. furthermore, the battles might become more frequent in the future, so it was safer to have more people.¡± chen fei pondered for a moment. jiao xiangyuan was right. there would definitely be more and more people gathering together. other than the exploration of the mystic realm, they needed more cooperation to prevent being robbed by others. if it was before he met bacca, chen fei would probably have agreed. after all, if he really encountered a powerful mystical ingredient, chen fei would not be able to handle it alone. as for being alone and being robbed, chen fei was not too worried. after all, his movement technique was there. of course, it was definitely not that he was the strongest in the mystic realm now, but there were only a few who could catch up to chen fei. even if they could catch up, it was unknown if he could do anything to chen fei. starry night sword, thorn sword, suppressing dragon elephant, thousand origin technique, all of these gave chen fei an unparalleled defense. spatial travel gave chen fei the ability to get rid of the entanglement. thus, when those people really caught up to chen fei and realized that chen fei was difficult to deal with, they would give up in the end. because when the effort was not proportional to the gains, most people would judge the situation and not waste their time on chen fei. ¡°i¡¯m sorry senior brother jiao, i¡¯m used to moving alone.¡± chen fei rejected tactfully. jiao xiangyuan furrowed his brows and sighed. jiao xiangyuan was mentally prepared, so although he couldn¡¯t pull chen fei into the team, it was a pity. when the surrounding people heard chen fei¡¯s rejection, some of them felt a little regretful. after all, chen fei¡¯s strength was obvious to all. if they could act together, at least the competitiveness of the entire team would become stronger. guo linshan looked at chen fei strangely. this was a little different from what they had discussed before. ¡°senior brother guo, let¡¯s go.¡± chen fei looked at guo linshan. ¡°junior brother, i¡¯ve thought about it. i think 1 should stay with senior brother jiao. if i continue to be by your side, i¡¯ll be more or less a burden to you.¡± guo linshan thought for a moment and said in a low voice. chen fei¡¯s combat strength had far surpassed guo linshan¡¯s. guo linshan knew this very well. following chen fei would definitely bring more benefits, but guo linshan did not want to drag chen fei down. although chen fei¡¯s movement technique was outstanding, bringing one more person would definitely be a lot of trouble. since that was the case, guo linshan would rather stay in jiao xiangyuan¡¯s team. this way, his own safety would be guaranteed, and chen fei would not be affected. it was killing two birds with one stone. chen fei looked at guo linshan in surprise. he looked into guo linshan¡¯s eyes and understood guo linshan¡¯s thoughts. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. guo linshan had no choice but to follow chen fei to ensure his safety. now that he had other choices, he did not want to drag chen fei down. ¡°alright, senior brother guo, be careful!¡± chen fei knew that guo linshan had made up his mind, so he didn¡¯t try to persuade him anymore. he only reminded him. guo linshan smiled and nodded slightly. jiao xiangyuan naturally welcomed guo linshan¡¯s participation. after all, they were at the visceral tempering realm. this could make the entire team¡¯s combat strength stronger, so there was naturally no reason to refuse. ¡°senior brothers, see you again!¡± chen fei cupped his hands and ran toward bacca¡¯s position. guo linshan left, and chen fei went alone. it did increase chen fei¡¯s pace. putting everything else aside, chen fei could directly eliminate the threat of the jade token alone. chen fei found a safe place and threw all four jade tokens into the spatial grid. this way, no one else could locate chen fei. a moment later, chen fei arrived in front of the hole and shook the ground with force. ¡°bacca, i¡¯m here.¡± ¡°so fast. you can cook for me now?¡± bacca¡¯s little head stuck out of the hole. he did not see anyone else behind chen fei, which surprised him a little. he thought chen fei would bring people because it was not the first time bacca had met human martial artists. ¡°what medicinal herbs do you have? take them all out so that i can see what 1 can make.¡± chen fei stopped ten meters away from bacca. this position ensured that even if bacca went berserk, chen fei could still safely escape. although there was no conflict of interest between the two parties, it was unlikely that bacca would make a move on chen fei. however, there was always a possibility. chen fei was just guarding against possible danger. ¡°there are a lot of medicinal herbs. wait for me. i¡¯ll go down and bring some up.¡± bacca smiled and disappeared into the hole. after a while, medicinal herbs began to be thrown out from the cave. at first, chen fei did not pay much attention to it. however, in just a short while, there were twenty to thirty stalks of medicinal herbs piled up outside the cave. more importantly, these medicinal herbs were all over fifty years old. the oldest stalk was already close to a hundred years old. for medicinal herbs, fifty years was a hurdle, and a hundred years was even more so. as long as the medicinal herbs were over a hundred years old, even the most ordinary medicinal herb that could only be used to refine qi and blood pills would become a rare treasure. in fact, if one was lucky enough, after a hundred years, ordinary medicinal herbs could be turned into mystical ingredients, and their value would instantly soar. ¡°is this enough?¡± bacca poked his head out and pointed at the thirty over medicinal herbs around him as he spoke very casually. his expression was very similar to the calm look of a vegetable farmer pointing at cabbage.. Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: High chapter 171: high-five as an oath translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei blinked his eyes, perplexed by the strange occurrences within the mystic realm. despite being harvested every few years, the age of the medicinal herbs present now was unexpectedly advanced. the herbs dacca was currently willing to offer were seemingly ordinary, yet he held back more valuable ones in reserve. the shift in the mystic realm¡¯s dynamics left chen fei wondering about the underlying cause. the mystical ingredients underwent mutation, the population of demon beasts surged, and even the age of commonplace medicinal herbs skyrocketed. every creature in the entire mystical realm appeared to have consumed a substantial tonic, resulting in rapid growth. ¡°these medicinal herbs are inadequate?¡± dacca inquired, noticing chen fei¡¯s lack of response and casting a dubious glance his way. though the medicinal herbs were quite ordinary, dacca seemed skeptical about chen fei¡¯s abilities and motives if these were deemed insufficient. ¡°sure, 1¡¯11 create two simple recipes for you to try.¡± chen fei read the intention in dacca¡¯s eyes and offered a smile. he casually gathered a handful of medicinal herbs from the ground and began grinding them. if these medicinal ingredients were used for alchemy, following chen fei¡¯s plan, there might even be a chance to refine pills with two or even three pill veins. however, without a pill furnace at the moment, and dacca probably wouldn¡¯t be interested in consuming pills, the herbs could only be used to create a simple medicinal liquid. from a practical standpoint for martial artists, this approach was undoubtedly wasteful and couldn¡¯t fully extract the medicinal properties from the herbs. ¡°do you have any preference?¡± chen fei inquired with a grin. ¡°preference?¡± dacca appeared puzzled for a moment before realizing that chen fei was asking about taste preferences. he shook his head, indicating no particular aversions. the taste of raw medicinal herbs was already peculiar enough. having consumed a variety before, dacca had grown somewhat weary of them. thus, he didn¡¯t have strong feelings about avoiding specific flavors. dacca simply yearned for fresh and distinct tastes, which was the basis for his arrangement with chen fei. ¡°alright, give me a moment.¡± chen fei nodded and began mixing the ground herbs. though he lacked the optimal conditions for pill concoction, stimulating the interplay of medicinal properties was still achievable. absent a fire or a pill furnace, the stimulation of these properties might be milder. moments later, a faintly corrosive sound emerged. a light green medicinal liquid appeared in the stone bowl cradled by chen fei. the aroma of the concoction was peculiar, not in accordance with human olfaction. however, this potion was created with the purpose of leaving a lasting impression on dacca. it was meant to provide an intense sensory experience. ¡°finished?¡± dacca approached curiously, taking in the concoction¡¯s scent. although there were similarities to the herbs he regularly consumed, there were subtle distinctions. dacca¡¯s curiosity took hold, and he stared at the stone bowl held by chen fei, eager to taste the result. ¡°sure, have a sip.¡± chen fei subtly tensed as dacca drew closer. without confidence in his physical prowess, allowing such a formidable creature to approach him could be dangerous. compared to an ordinary peak tier 1 demonic beast, dacca¡¯s strength far exceeded chen fei¡¯s. battling an average peak tier 1 demonic beast was already beyond his capability, let alone facing dacca. ¡°then i¡¯ll give it a try.¡± dacca accepted the stone bowl from chen fei cautiously and took a tentative sip. chen fei watched in silence as dacca appeared simple and honest, yet cautious. despite providing the medicinal ingredients, dacca still refrained from drinking the finished product in one gulp. fearful that chen fei might have added something unexpected into it, dacca took measured steps. ¡°mmm¡­¡± after consuming a small amount, dacca¡¯s expression underwent a noticeable change. he smacked his lips, but he didn¡¯t identify any issues. without hesitation, he drank the entire bowl of medicinal liquid. chen fei observed with a slight smile. the core skill of an alchemist lay in alchemical refinement. to engage in alchemy, the foundational step was understanding the various data about the medicinal ingredients detailed in the alchemical formula. aside from the most crucial aspect of medicinal properties, information such as the appearance of the herbs, their growth environment, and taste were all considered. a proficient alchemist could easily blend and match herbs to create the desired flavor. the challenge lay in balancing the flavors and stimulating interactions between the medicinal properties to generate novel taste experiences. for other alchemists, this process was indeed difficult and required numerous trials to achieve satisfactory results. however, chen fei was familiar with perfected alchemical formulas that left no room for such doubts. ¡°how is it?¡± chen fei inquired with a smile, seeing dacca continue to savor the medicinal liquid after drinking. the question was almost unnecessary, as dacca¡¯s expression told the story. why would he show such a look if he wasn¡¯t thoroughly satisfied? though not human, dacca¡¯s reactions mirrored a human¡¯s in many ways. ¡°it¡¯s delicious. completely different from what i¡¯m used to.¡± dacca¡¯s eyes widened, revealing his astonishment as he regarded chen fei. initially, when he saw chen fei grinding the herbs and blending them, dacca felt somewhat let down. wasn¡¯t it akin to consuming various herbs simultaneously? dacca often experimented with various combinations of medicinal herbs in pursuit of distinct flavors. however, the results were far from satisfying. sometimes, the concoctions were even more unappetizing, leaving a lasting impression on dacca. yet, just a moment ago, after consuming the medicinal liquid blended by chen fei, a completely new world seemed to unfold before dacca¡¯s eyes. the taste of that medicinal liquid was peculiar, defying precise description. dacca didn¡¯t feel the need to articulate it; all it knew was that it thoroughly enjoyed the concoction and was highly content with the experience. ¡°as long as you enjoy it, try this one.¡± chen fei presented another concoction to dacca, who took it with caution. he still refrained from downing it all at once, recalling the importance of vigilance despite the pleasing taste. within the mystical realm, negligence could result in being devoured by other mystical entities or demon beasts, ultimately reduced to waste. ¡°all¡­¡± after taking a sip, dacca sensed a sensation akin to flames ascending from his mouth. the sensation wasn¡¯t painful; instead, it offered an intense taste buds experience that burst forth. though the previous concoction resembled a gentle trickle that lingered, this batch of medicinal liquid felt like a blazing inferno. it induced a powerful urge to dive into its intense flavors. dacca¡¯s excitement was palpable as he guzzled down the medicinal liquid, altering his perception of chen fei. chen fei observed with a smile, the result of leveraging his alchemical knowledge to subdue the formidable demon. the methods employed were indeed unconventional. ¡°seems like you enjoy this flavor as well.¡± a grin curved chen fei¡¯s lips. he needed to pique dacca¡¯s interest to achieve his objective. dacca was immensely powerful, and a forceful approach wouldn¡¯t suffice. hence, chen fei utilized his alchemical expertise to establish a connection. being able to do so was indeed something noteworthy too. ¡°1 like both flavors very much. make more.¡± dacca returned the stone bowl to chen fei impatiently. having tasted these two unique flavors, he was reluctant to revert to chewing raw herbs. transitioning from scarcity to abundance is easy, but reversing the process can be challenging. although dacca wasn¡¯t human, he recognized the inherent challenge. ¡°1 can provide you with these medicinal liquids. just ensure an ample supply of medicinal herbs, and 1¡¯11 deliver as many bowls as you need.¡± chen fei chuckled, ¡°once you¡¯ve tasted it, you¡¯ll find that the allure of a wonderful life is irresistible.¡± indeed, when it came to delicacies, once experienced, they left an indelible memory that was hard to forget. ¡°but, as we agreed before, 1¡¯11 prepare the dishes you enjoy, but you¡¯ll need to offer something else in exchange, like that jade token.¡± chen fei¡¯s tone shifted as he brought up the details of the transaction. dacca¡¯s excitement momentarily faltered as he recalled that the human before him was initially there for an exchange. the two bowls of medicinal liquid from earlier seemed like a test before the transaction. however, the outcome of this test had left dacca so satisfied that he nearly forgot chen fei¡¯s original purpose. once 1 get the jade token, will you keep making such delectable treats for me?¡± dacca asked eagerly. chen fei shook his head, ¡°no, but i can provide you with ten bowls of the two types of medicinal liquid you just tried. that¡¯s five bowls of each, enough for you to enjoy.¡± dacca¡¯s expression appeared disappointed. he understood the impracticality of expecting such a continuous arrangement. no one would agree to such a transaction. the jade token was with the strange locust tree, making retrieval somewhat challenging and potentially dangerous. dacca recognized the reality of the situation yet still held on to a glimmer of hope for an easy solution. ¡°five bowls of each isn¡¯t enough. 1 require at least ten bowls of each before 1 can accept this deal.¡± after brief consideration, dacca made use of the memory fragment from the human he had absorbed. the ability to negotiate mentally allowed him to propose double the price, believing he wouldn¡¯t lose out. ¡°alright, ten bowls it is! while it¡¯s a bit excessive, 1 believe we shouldn¡¯t let trivial matters come between friends. let¡¯s seal the deal with a high-five and a pledge!¡± chen fei enthusiastically slapped dacca¡¯s hand, sealing the agreement. dacca seemed perplexed, glancing between chen fei and his own palm. despite doubling the offer, chen fei agreed straightforwardly. although dacca felt he had been slighted, he had secured numerous bowls of medicinal liquid. with the quantity obtained, it was difficult to consider himself at a disadvantage. ultimately, dacca chose to trust the human¡¯s recollection. having made a successful negotiation, he had no reason to doubt. ¡°very well, begin the preparation. i¡¯ll retrieve the iron plate.¡± dacca smacked his lips, unsatisfied with the two bowls he had just consumed. he craved more and wasn¡¯t prepared to settle for just these two.. Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Keep Drinking and You’ll Always Feel Good chapter 172: keep drinking and you¡¯ll always feel good translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°after you get the jade token, i¡¯ll match it again.¡± chen fei smiled and shook his head. this bacca had eight hundred eyes all over his body. at that time, if he did not retrieve the jade token and chen fei had prepared the medicine, bacca would probably try to take it by force. chen fei wouldn¡¯t be able to stop him. of course, the chances of that happening were quite low. however, chen fei¡¯s intention was not to prepare the medicine in advance. he wanted bacca to stay motivated to complete the task. bacca hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, ¡°then stay here. i¡¯ll be back shortly.¡± ¡°i¡¯ll wait here.¡± chen fei smiled and nodded. this was the result of understanding the other person¡¯s needs. just two hours ago, bacca was indifferent to chen fei. now, he was concerned about chen fei leaving. ¡°alright, wait for me.¡± bacca nodded and darted off into the distance. chen fei watched bacca¡¯s departure. although he hadn¡¯t changed in size, bacca¡¯s speed had increased significantly. he had even overtaken chen fei. of course, without his enlarged form, bacca¡¯s threat level was significantly lower. if a conflict arose between them, chen fei could easily escape. true safety in a transaction meant equality. otherwise, the other party could turn things around at any point without fear of consequences. after bacca left, chen fei began to organize the herbs on the ground. these were rare medicinal herbs that he rarely encountered. while he had read about them in medical books, this was his first time seeing them in person. they were quite fascinating. however, chen fei¡¯s primary reason for sorting the herbs was to determine what other medicinal concoctions he could create later on. relying solely on two types of medicinal concoctions might briefly captivate bacca¡¯s interest, but continuously offering only those two options would become monotonous and eventually bore bacca. introducing new elements was key to maintaining bacca¡¯s engagement. this would eventually lead to gaining access to other desired items. even though a lot of thought had gone into the creation of the two initial concoctions, they were relatively straightforward to formulate. chen fei had only used three types of herbs to create those two mixtures. now, he could incorporate more herbs to create concoctions with diverse flavors. chen fei organized the herbs and looked toward the distant cave. initially just a passing curiosity, chen fei¡¯s interest in the cave had grown substantially. was there a medicinal garden inside? was that why bacca could provide such a variety of herbs? or did bacca collect these herbs himself? if so, it would be reasonable. if not, the implications were intriguing¡ªthere might be unmutated mystical ingredients hidden within. despite his curiosity, chen fei decided against exploring the cave for now. bacca could return at any moment, and if he saw chen fei entering the cave, trust could be shattered. cooperation was a long-term prospect; there was no need to rush. as he pondered this, a silhouette rushed over from the distance. chen fei looked up to see bacca returning unexpectedly quickly. however, bacca appeared slightly worse for wear compared to when he left. numerous whip marks adorned his body, and a scar marred his cheek. ¡°are you hurt?¡± chen fei asked softly. ¡°that strange locust tree was being so stingy. it¡¯s just a useless jade token. it could¡¯ve just given it to me. instead, it refused, and we ended up fighting.¡± bacca¡¯s words tugged at the scar on his cheek, causing his mouth to twitch involuntarily. ¡°don¡¯t think i¡¯m weak just because i¡¯m injured. that strange locust tree didn¡¯t fare well either. i tore off one of its main branches,¡± bacca spoke in frustration. chen fei remained silent, observing as bacca¡¯s injuries gradually healed. the lighter whip marks had already vanished. bacca was indeed formidable, possessing not only great strength but also exceptional regenerative abilities. ¡°thank you for your efforts. i¡¯ll give you eleven bowls of each medicinal liquid later,¡± chen fei offered his gratitude. ¡°good, good, good. that¡¯s great!¡± bacca¡¯s expression brightened, his anger fading. at the same time, a hint of pride flashed in his eyes. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but smile at the sight. the objective was to make bacca feel like he had gained something. chen fei began grinding the herbs. though he could accelerate the process using his inner strength, he opted to grind them by hand. hand-grinding demonstrated craftsmanship and value, aspects that would be lost if he used his inner strength. chen fei had no intention of devaluing the final product. bacca¡¯s attention was caught, and he watched in awe as chen fei employed five different methods of grinding. chen fei¡¯s ingenuity left bacca unsure how to proceed with his plan to steal the concoction. moreover, during the mixing process, bacca detected chen fei¡¯s core soul energy. it was evident that chen fei¡¯s mind power was involved. this further complicated bacca¡¯s intentions. an hour passed, and chen fei had prepared the twenty-two bowls of medicinal concoction that actually required less than a quarter of an hour to make. he presented them to bacca. bacca sniffed, his impatience replaced by patience. he had intended to seize the opportunity earlier, but chen fei¡¯s showmanship left him hesitating. in the meantime, chen fei¡¯s herbs transformed into a medicinal concoction that bacca found irresistible. the scent was enticing, and bacca¡¯s eyes lit up. bacca sniffed the air, clearly impatient earlier but restraining himself. now, seeing chen fei had finally completed the concoction, bacca eagerly gulped down one bowl of the medicinal liquid after another. in this moment, bacca forgot about being cautious, falling victim to the allure of the concoction. it¡¯s like a newborn foodie sometimes gets carried away. with each bowl of medicinal liquid ingested, bacca¡¯s face took on an intoxicated expression. without pause, he continued picking up bowls and drinking, his countenance reflecting pure bliss throughout. one bowl of medicinal liquid felt exhilarating for a moment, but drinking continuously meant an ongoing pleasure! bacca wholeheartedly grasped this secret, proceeding to consume bowl after bowl of the concoction. his face remained in a state of blissful ecstasy throughout. chen fei didn¡¯t focus on bacca¡¯s actions. instead, he observed the jade token in his hand. it was the same kind of token every initial visceral tempering realm practitioner in the secret realm received. bloodstains remained on it, possibly from the martial artist who fell victim to the strange locust tree. chen fei stored the jade token away and turned his attention back to bacca. it was only now that he noticed bacca had consumed all twenty-two bowls of the concoction, his eyes wistfully fixed on the empty stone bowls. ¡°you still want more?¡± chen fei asked with a smile. ¡°yes, i haven¡¯t had enough.¡± bacca licked his lips, his eyes fixed on chen fei. ¡°can you make more for me?¡± ¡°any other jade tokens?¡± chen fei had enough jade tokens, but he considered their potential value. the mystic realm required five jade tokens from legacy disciples. there was no stipulation that these plates had to be personally obtained; they could be gifted by others. thus, the jade token became a sought-after commodity as the mystic realm neared its conclusion. it could be traded for any other desired item. of course, one had to have the ability to protect them as well. chen fei might not have the strongest strength among the mystic realm¡¯s trial disciples, but his survival abilities were among the best. even if surrounded, he could hold his own. ¡°you still want more of this stuff? but i haven¡¯t come across any recently.¡± bacca scratched his head, appearing somewhat puzzled. ¡°haven¡¯t seen any?¡± chen fei was slightly surprised, but it made sense. the mystic realm was vast, and bacca¡¯s range of activity was likely confined to the vicinity. moreover, bacca seemed like the type who preferred staying at home, so naturally, he would encounter fewer jade tokens. ¡°do you only want the jade token?¡± bacca inquired with concern. after today¡¯s medicinal liquid, he didn¡¯t want to revert to eating herbs. ¡°not just that. i¡¯m also interested in other items, like the lotus seeds and leaves you mentioned before.¡± chen fei shook his head and shifted the conversation to the dreamlike lotus. every martial artist would welcome enhanced mental strength, even those in the aperture tempering realm. the lotus seeds and leaves had considerably amplified chen fei¡¯s core soul energy during previous consumption. if he could obtain more, chen fei¡¯s mental strength could continue expanding, potentially resolving his mental strength concern before reaching the aperture tempering realm. ¡°that thing¡ªi want to eat it too, but i can¡¯t take on that lotus.¡± bacca admitted helplessly. the dreamlike lotus¡¯ seeds were the only thing he craved after tasting them. they were more addictive than chen fei¡¯s concoctions. chen fei frowned. the dreamlike lotus¡¯ threat had evidently increased. even bacca struggled against it, implying that no warrior in the secret realm could face it. chen fei felt a hint of pity. the supreme treasure was within reach, but his insufficient strength rendered him powerless. ¡°there¡¯s a tree nearby bearing two fruits. i want those two fruits.¡± after considering, chen fei pointed to where the zhuhong fruit tree was situated. though the dreamlike lotus was formidable, the zhuhong fruit was enticing too. consuming two zhuhong fruits might propel chen fei to the visceral tempering realm, if luck favored him. even if he didn¡¯t break through, he could advance to the peak of the marrow tempering realm. returning to the sect, the visceral tempering realm wouldn¡¯t be out of reach. ¡°oh, you mean that tree? i know it. i want to taste those fruits as well.¡± ¡°yes.¡± bacca nodded. ¡°but there¡¯s a snake guarding the tree. i can¡¯t handle both.¡± ¡°if i lure away the snake, are you confident in dealing with the tree?¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes gleamed. ¡°that shouldn¡¯t be a problem. even if we can¡¯t defeat them, taking the fruits and leaving should be manageable.¡± bacca nodded with confidence. in terms of resilience, bacca held himself in high regard.. Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Not Hurt Too Much, Extremely Humiliated (1) chapter 173: not hurt too much, extremely humiliated (1) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in a dense forest, two figures, one large and one small, swiftly leaped among the treetops. ¡°once you retrieve the fruit, you need to place it in the medicinal liquid. you and i will share half of the fruit. it doesn¡¯t all belong to you,¡± bacca¡¯s voice echoed from beside chen fei. the zhuhong fruit and the python were both extremely perilous entities. bacca wouldn¡¯t risk his life for mere sustenance. the python¡¯s skin was tough and its flesh was thick, rendering it nearly impervious to attacks from ordinary demon beasts. even if they managed to penetrate its defenses, the damage was superficial. yet, this didn¡¯t grant it invincibility within the secret realm. this mystic realm was home to numerous hazardous creatures. even on half bottle mountain alone, there were beings capable of eliminating the python. while such demons were scarce elsewhere, they still existed in limited numbers. the zhuhong fruit tree was among the few that posed a threat to bacca, inflicting substantial damage. in a life-or-death struggle, bacca would likely fall. of course, the zhuhong fruit tree wouldn¡¯t emerge unscathed either. hence, for this endeavor, bacca aimed to secure half of the zhuhong fruit. the zhuhong fruit was beneficial to chen fei. for bacca, it was not only an exquisite delicacy but also a potent tonic. that¡¯s why bacca consented to this cooperative venture. ¡°that¡¯s what we agreed upon earlier.¡± chen fei nodded. though he couldn¡¯t monopolize the zhuhong fruit, chen fei had a shot at obtaining it thanks to bacca¡¯s assistance. naturally, chen fei harbored no discontent. ¡°we¡¯re nearly there. i¡¯ll make my move once you divert that snake¡¯s attention.¡± bacca halted. if they advanced together, the zhuhong fruit tree would sense the threat and keep the python within. chen fei didn¡¯t respond verbally; he simply nodded and pressed onward without halting. since the previous refinement of the zhuhong fruit, chen fei carried the aura of the fruit, which prevented him from getting close to it. over ten days had elapsed, and he wasn¡¯t certain whether the lingering aura had dissipated. the zhuhong fruit tree became visible in the distance, along with the obscured giant python below. ¡°it¡¯s not pursuing us? did it discern that it couldn¡¯t catch up or that our aura faded?¡± usually, the python would have advanced at this point, but today, it remained unusually quiet. chen fei couldn¡¯t ascertain the circumstances, but it didn¡¯t impede his progress. in less than ten minutes, chen fei stood less than a hundred meters from the zhuhong fruit tree. the zhuhong fruit tree was clear in sight, as was the faintly visible massive python beneath it. the zhuhong fruit tree exhibited no reaction to chen fei¡¯s presence. its branches swayed gently in the breeze while the python had risen upright, its cold eyes fixed on chen fei without blinking, eager for confrontation. ¡°just one left. was it taken or devoured by the python?¡± chen fei gazed at the lone fruit hanging from the zhuhong fruit tree. it had fully ripened to a vibrant red, yet a fruit was missing, a fact that disappointed chen fei. luring a powerful ally to aid him had not been easy, but now, he was on the verge of admitting that he had arrived too late¡ªhalf the treasure had been claimed already. how could he endure such a loss? ¡°whoosh!¡± an arrow was drawn, nocked, and released in swift succession. the arrow transformed into a streak of light that struck the python¡¯s head with a crisp sound. the arrowhead shattered upon impact, and the python paid the price with a broken scale on its head, revealing the crimson meat beneath. ¡°hiss hiss hiss!¡± the python appeared perplexed, swiftly erupting into rage. this human, who had absconded with its fruit, had left an indelible aura the last time. yet here he was again, not only returning but initiating an attack. ¡°boom!¡± the sound of the python thrashing echoed, toppling yet another colossal tree. chen fei remained impassive as he fired arrow after arrow. the projectiles struck the python¡¯s head, causing scales to shatter and piercing into its flesh. although these arrows didn¡¯t inflict significant harm, they assaulted its pride. the python¡¯s eyes radiated emotionless intensity, its intent to devour chen fei unmistakable. ¡°boom!¡± the python¡¯s immense head lunged like a lightning bolt, aiming for chen fei¡¯s location. with a resounding crash, an enormous crater materialized on the ground. the python then raised its head, the pit bereft of flesh or blood, even in its mouth. ¡°tsk!¡± an arrow materialized from the upper right, striking the same spot as the previous one. this time, the snake meat fragmented, leaving a hole. the python lifted its head, and an arrow suddenly hurtled toward its right eye. ¡°ding!¡± the arrowhead shattered upon impact. though this arrow had been sudden, flying a mere ten meters, the python¡¯s eyelids shielded it adequately, particularly more robust than the rest of its scales. when the arrow made contact with the scales, it could break through, yet the python¡¯s eyelids merely revealed a minute white mark, evidence of the arrow¡¯s impact. ¡°boom!¡± the python¡¯s cranium collided with the treetop, disintegrating a tree usually requiring three adults to encircle. amidst the scattering debris, chen fei traversed the air, landing on the python¡¯s head. in the next instant, a gleam of swordlight manifested as chen fei thrust his blade into the python¡¯s skull, halted only by the skull¡¯s robust defenses. ¡°hiss!¡± agonized, the python recoiled, battering its head against the ground. with a profound thud, chen fei reappeared over ten meters distant. ¡°peak stage one!¡± chen fei muttered. in the flash of battle, he¡¯d almost executed his full prowess, culminating in sword eight¡ªa nearly ultimate technique. yet, despite this onslaught, the python¡¯s skull remained impenetrated, leaving it alive. still, this skirmish accomplished chen fei¡¯s initial purpose. he aimed to vanquish or provoke the python into an unrestrained showdown, despite the creature¡¯s overwhelming pursuit. having narrowly escaped death at the hands of the human before, the python harbored no intentions of granting him a reprieve. chen fei had scarcely landed before he had to relocate, the site of his previous stance obliterated by the python¡¯s frenzied assault. chen fei sprinted away, a grin tugging at his lips. he didn¡¯t unleash the full speed of the soul chasing step, opting for a controlled yet consistent pace, thereby convincing the python it could overtake him within a few strides. indeed, it took just a few strides. simultaneously, his hands continued releasing arrows, their unrelenting assault rupturing the python¡¯s skull. despite its scales and sinews, they couldn¡¯t withstand chen fei¡¯s ceaseless bombardment. in a matter of moments, the python¡¯s skull exposed bone. chen fei endeavored to uncover more of its cranium, seeking wealmesses, hoping to find unprotected areas that might allow him to target its brain. if chen fei had enough patience, he might truly be able to exhaust this python to death. of course, the prerequisite was that the python didn¡¯t return to the vicinity of the zhuhong fruit tree. otherwise, once the python returned, the efficacy of arrows against it would be almost nullified. the branches of the zhuhong fruit tree could expertly intercept chen fei¡¯s arrows. as the human and the snake engaged in a relentless pursuit, they had traversed several miles, flattening the trees along the way. the python¡¯s focus was exclusively fixed on chen fei, disregarding its surroundings entirely. in just a brief moment, the portions of the python¡¯s skull exposed were multiplying. chen fei attempted to reveal more of its cranium, searching for any area not safeguarded by bone, a potential opening to directly target its brain. however, as things stood, it appeared the python¡¯s skull had undergone evolutionary adaptation. its bone structure now almost completely shielded the python¡¯s brain, offering little chance to chen fei. ¡°boom!¡± as chen fei pondered how to draw the python, a colossal sound erupted several kilometers away from the zhuhong fruit tree. the resounding impact reached chen fei even from this distance. ¡°they¡¯ve begun their clash.¡± a smile touched chen fei¡¯s lips. killing the python wasn¡¯t his primary aim. although he¡¯d currently gained the upper hand, a python, even one that hadn¡¯t touched a hair on chen fei¡¯s head, was hardly an easy foe to defeat. many uncertainties loomed over vanquishing a peak tier 1 demonic beast. though he¡¯d brought a substantial number of arrows stored within his spatial grid, much had been depleted during his time in the mystic realm. it was impractical to expend all of them against a mere python demon beast, no matter its level of importance. furthermore, chen fei wasn¡¯t certain he could slay it. snakes possessed tenacious vitality, as seen in the damaged flesh of its head, now slowly healing at an accelerated rate. ¡°pa!¡± an abrupt crash resounded. the python, diligently pursuing chen fei, ceased movement and turned toward the zhuhong fruit tree. ¡°summoning it back?¡± chen fei pondered, his foot landing on a branch as he contemplated the unexpected development. the python seemed torn. suddenly, three arrows materialized in rapid succession, aiming for its eyelids. these arrows made no noise, carried no gusts of wind, arriving in stealth. had the python not instinctively closed its eyes when detecting the oddity, the three arrows would¡¯ve pierced its eyeballs, delving into its brain. chen fei chuckled as the jade pendant hanging around his neck dimmed. the three arrows helped the python decide. ignoring the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s call, it resumed its chase, the near-death encounter instilling a fierce determination not to let the human evade its grasp. chen fei maintained his smile, his figure vanishing into the distance. the python, consumed by madness, pursued doggedly, leaving no gap between them. several kilometers away, bacca, now a giant, battled through the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s five-meter expanse, enduring the tree¡¯s thrashing branches.. Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Burning the Body chapter 174: burning the body translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation every branch of the zhuhong fruit tree appeared as if it were forged from steel. when pulled through the air, it emitted a fierce sound. under such an assault, even a martial artist in the visceral tempering realm would be reduced to a pulp in an instant. yet, bacca only shielded his head and charged straight ahead. he cared not if he struck its head or assaulted the branches elsewhere; bacca was undeterred. ¡°sigh, that¡¯s enough. i merely seek a single fruit, not to uproot you. must you persist like this?¡± perhaps due to the pain, bacca finally couldn¡¯t help but shout at the zhuhong fruit tree. however, the tree responded with an even more intense flurry of strikes. at this juncture, the gap between them was five meters. they were completely within the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s central attack zone. the attacks here were so frequent that they made one¡¯s scalp tingle. yet, this location was the heart of the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s attack, and it was also bacca¡¯s ideal range for countering. ¡°you¡¯ve left me no choice. i merely desire a single fruit!¡± bacca suddenly bellowed. his previously three-meter stature grew by over a meter, reaching nearly five meters. concurrent with his increased height, bacca¡¯s formidable strength and his vaunted defense both surged. where the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s branches had previously lacerated bacca¡¯s skin with each hit, now they only inflicted minor wounds on his body at most. every gash on bacca¡¯s form was healing at an astonishing pace. numerous minor wounds were already closed by the time the branches were extricated. this was bacca¡¯s authentic combat form, his berserk state. the lone drawback was its substantial energy consumption and somewhat reduced speed. however, this was the inevitable consequence of the exponential surge in his strength and defense. presently, bacca was a mere five meters from the zhuhong fruit tree. speed no longer affected him. bacca now required immense strength and unyielding defense only. ¡°boom!¡± bacca unleashed a punch, obliterating over half the branches before him. bacca was about to advance when numerous branches ensnared his calves. with tremendous force, the branches constricted. the dreadful strength could transform refined iron into clay and allow it to be kneaded. yet, at this instant, these branches caused negligible harm to bacca¡¯s thigh at most. at best, they inflicted insignificant wounds. ¡°bang!¡± resembling the forceful wrenching of steel bars, bacca shattered all the branches ensnaring his legs with minimal effort. no matter how many branches entwined him, they failed to halt bacca¡¯s progress. ¡°i stated my intent¡ªi want solely the fruit!¡± bacca roared in fury, his hands ceaselessly pounding forward. each punch was profoundly potent. though the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s branches strenuously blocked his strikes, they still crumbled. the zhuhong fruit tree seemed to sense peril. fresh branches burgeoned on each bough. in the blink of an eye, the quantity of branches had tripled. and this expansion was far from its limit. more branches sprouted. the branches obstructing bacca had grown so dense that he couldn¡¯t discern the path ahead. ¡°roar!¡± bacca unleashed an enraged roar and harnessed his full might. a root on his head abruptly withered. bacca¡¯s eyes radiated brilliance, and an energy shield enveloped him. with a step back on his right foot, bacca surged into the tangle of branches. ¡°bang bang bang!¡± the cacophony of shattering steel reverberated. bacca relied on this force to rapidly breach the natural barricade and arrive before the zhuhong fruit tree. the zhuhong fruit tree shuddered violently. it hadn¡¯t anticipated bacca would infiltrate its core. life or death now lay at bacca¡¯s discretion. ¡°i¡¯ve voiced my desire¡ªa single fruit is all i seek!¡± bacca grunted, two jets of air erupting from his nostrils as they collided with the zhuhong fruit tree. it quivered, on the cusp of relinquishing the fruit, when a colossal hand ensnared a branch. ¡°bang!¡± bacca wrenched the tree, both fruit and branches, from their moorings. the zhuhong fruit tree trembled, yet none could discern if it was in pain or terror. ¡°i warned you¡ª1 wished solely for a fruit, yet you persisted in this stance. you¡¯ve vexed me!¡± as bacca prepared to turn away, a touch of anger compelled him to kick the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s trunk. the earth quaked violently, the tree recoiling from the blow. roots ruptured, and before it, soil erupted like a writhing earth dragon. having vented, bacca emitted a cold snort. he retreated on his right foot, clutching a small branch as he hastened toward his dwelling. several miles away, the python that had hounded chen fei seemed to have gleaned news. it abandoned its pursuit of chen fei and surged toward the zhuhong fruit tree. chen fei ceased his attempts to lure the python further. after so much time, bacca either prevailed or retreated due to the zhuhong fruit tree¡¯s superiority. regardless of the scenario, chen fei retreated to his cave and awaited bacca. an hour later, chen fei re-entered the cavern to find bacca had returned. at the sight of chen fei, bacca proudly exhibited the fruit in his grasp. approaching, chen fei inspected the fruit to confirm that it was the zhuhong fruit. then, he glimpsed a green branch at bacca¡¯s feet, adorned with numerous branches. ¡°from that tree?¡± chen fei queried, intrigued. ¡°yes, it vexed me, so 1 tore down the trunk to retrieve the fruit.¡± bacca affirmed, though a twinge of regret accompanied the loss of one root from his head. these were repositories of his body¡¯s energy, employed only in dire straits. even with daily herb consumption, bacca¡¯s head featured merely a dozen roots. today¡¯s fruit caused him to forfeit one. chen fei surveyed the head before him, then the truncated trunk below. the trunk¡¯s texture indicated potential as a mystical ingredient. chen fei had witnessed the branches¡¯ might. conventional metal paled beside them. it was clear the quality of these branches exceeded expectations, and this excluded the boughs above them. the branches alone harbored superlative quality. ¡°interested? had you voiced your intention earlier, 1 might have procured more.¡± chen fei grinned, knowing that bacca may as well be an honest individual. ¡°should you express interest, 1¡¯11 accept.¡± chen fei¡¯s lips curved. how could he continue pursuing other mystical ingredients if the current one didn¡¯t taste good? ¡°this thing isn¡¯t meant to be eaten,¡± bacca chuckled, emphasizing its efficacy in only edible matters. of course, due to chen fei¡¯s presence, it had become something that could make things delicious. that¡¯s where its true utility lay. ¡°you seek nourishment from the fruit or savor its taste?¡± chen fei probed. ¡°there are two methods to consume it?¡± bacca appeared puzzled. aware of alchemy, a martial artist¡¯s memory he¡¯d absorbed hinted at a connection. bacca was slightly taken aback and inquired, ¡°there are two ways to eat it? what¡¯s the difference? i know very little about this, so don¡¯t you deceive me.¡± ¡°you made the choice yourself, so what could i deceive you about?¡± a smile adorned chen fei¡¯s face. there were two paths¡ªyou chose one. if you encounter problems later on, it¡¯s your own choice gone awry. what does that have to do with me? ¡°explain the difference then,¡± bacca requested, nodding in agreement with chen fei¡¯s rationale. ¡°eating for nourishment entails maximizing the energy within the fruit. do you know alchemy? it¡¯s somewhat similar to that.¡± chen fei gestured, aware that bacca had absorbed a warrior¡¯s memory fragment, granting a rudimentary understanding of alchemy. as expected, the mention of alchemy prompted bacca to nod, possessing a limited grasp of the concept. this was due to the martial artist he absorbed possessing scant alchemical knowledge. chen fei nodded, divulging, ¡°nourishment entails catalyzing the fruit¡¯s energy maximally. do you know alchemy? it¡¯s somewhat analogous.¡± expecting bacca¡¯s understanding, chen fei was not disappointed. ¡°that¡¯s nourishment. yet, the taste is unremarkable. to experience the taste, the fruit must be divided into two layers: the outer part is tastier, and i shall prepare that portion for you. the inner layer shall be mine, and they will be of equivalent weight.¡± chen fei maintained honesty, albeit omitting one fact: while the outer flesh tasted better, it contained less energy¡ªaround 30% of the fruit¡¯s entirety. hearing this, bacca frowned in contemplation. his just-used head root compelled bacca to seek energy replenishment. it was a source of comfort amidst this perilous mystic realm. however, to savor the taste, the flavor was of paramount importance. when seeking the zhuhong fruit, bacca prioritized taste. opting for an unsavory experience seemed antithetical. after hesitation, bacca tapped his head roots. he still possessed a dozen or so; sacrificing one held minimal consequence. better to relish something exquisite first. ¡°i prefer the tastier option,¡± bacca declared aloud. ¡°very well,¡± chen fei agreed. a faint smile graced chen fei¡¯s lips as he used his qi to slice the zhuhong fruit. he revealed both the flesh and the inner layer to bacca. seeing the parity in size, bacca¡¯s face broke into a smile. he found chen fei to be a trustworthy individual. chen fei proffered the zhuhong fruit and began concocting. over two hours later, he presented a stone bowl of medicine to bacca. upon sipping, bacca¡¯s expression froze, replaced by rapture. the taste far exceeded expectations. unlike the two previous medicinal concoctions, this outshone them immensely. spotting bacca¡¯s expression, chen fei wore a broader grin. it seemed that compared to the other mystical ingredients before those that came before lacked taste. granted, chen fei set other mystical ingredients aside. presently, he focused on refining his zhuhong fruit. previously, refining a zhuhong fruit required five days. now, with a mere half a fruit and augmented by supplementary herbs, the duration was notably abbreviated. a quarter of an hour later, chen fei raised his stone bowl, the zhuhong fruit seamlessly integrated. he tipped the bowl back and downed the contents in a single gulp. akin to imbibing a fireball, a scorching sensation engulfed chen fei¡¯s entire being.. Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Icy Heart chapter 175: icy heart translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation previously, when chen fei refined the first zhuhong fruit, he absorbed it gradually, fearing that the medicinal potency within the fruit would harm his body through dissolution. as a result, refining a single zhuhong fruit took chen fei several days. now, possessing over half of the zhuhong fruit, chen fei could naturally refine it as before. however, the pace was sluggish. continuing like this for a few more days could yield more mystical ingredients for chen fei and bacca to discover. securing a zhuhong fruit had already lifted chen fei¡¯s spirits. with such a potent ally, he surpassed a few visceral tempering realm martial artists in their prime. without mentioning others, having defensive power as robust as bacca¡¯s within the body tempering realm was exceptionally rare; even the warriors of the big dipper tower couldn¡¯t match it. with bacca¡¯s herbs, chen fei formulated a recipe for this half of the zhuhong fruit, integrating it completely into a medicinal liquid. the effects of the zhuhong fruit remained unchanged, but the body¡¯s harm was mitigated. though decades¡¯ worth of herbs were expended, their sole purpose was moderation. ¡°phew!¡± an hour passed while chen fei exhaled a breath of hot air. his flushed skin regained normalcy. the force was almost overwhelming for chen fei; the medicinal potency was now more than halfway merged with his inner strength. through this rudimentary refining, chen fei¡¯s progress in the marrow tempering realm surged by twenty percent, nearly reaching seventy percent of the marrow tempering realm. chen fei still needed another day to progressively assimilate the unrevised parts of his body. by then, his realm progress might increase by another 50%. alternatively, chen fei could allow his body to absorb without refinement, though this method required more time¡ªpossibly over ten days. chen fei opened his eyes and noticed bacca¡¯s gaze fixed on him. ¡°i thought you might not survive.¡± observing chen fei¡¯s unscathed state, bacca breathed a sigh of relief. bacca didn¡¯t feel any discomfort after consuming half of the zhuhong fruit. consequently, bacca couldn¡¯t have anticipated chen fei¡¯s body reacting so strongly after ingesting the remaining portion of the zhuhong fruit. bacca had acquired a rare delicacy that day¡ªa feast created by a chef who suddenly appeared. bacca had only tasted three medicinal concoctions, particularly the one brewed using the zhuhong fruit. that taste was etched in bacca¡¯s memory. naturally, bacca wished to continue savoring such delectable experiences. lacking expertise in medicine-making, bacca had to rely on chen fei. a faint smile crossed chen fei¡¯s face. he wouldn¡¯t have ingested the medicinal concoction in front of bacca without confidence. though chen fei¡¯s aura appeared precarious, he could utilize the suppressing dragon elephant to suppress the medicinal potency within him during unexpected situations. minus this assurance, chen fei wouldn¡¯t have dared consume the potion in bacca¡¯s presence. with only a few meetings and two collaborations between them, they remained fairly unfamiliar. given chen fei¡¯s personality, he seldom entrusted his life to others, except when options were limited. ¡°did you enjoy the concoction?¡± chen fei redirected the conversation. ¡°it was incredibly delicious.¡± bacca¡¯s eyes gleamed momentarily, but he shook his head in regret. ¡°yet, only one fruit remains, and the tree 1 took it from was damaged by me. it¡¯s unlikely another fruit will appear anytime soon.¡± ¡°good food isn¡¯t limited to that fruit alone. as long as it¡¯s an edible mystical ingredient, i can fashion a potion to give you diverse flavors.¡± chen fei offered this proposition. he didn¡¯t exaggerate; any consumable ingredient could be transformed into a medicinal brew. chen fei¡¯s approach retained the original taste of these mystical ingredients, much like top-tier culinary techniques restoring the inherent flavors of dishes. bacca¡¯s eyes glinted, avarice evident. if chen fei¡¯s claim was genuine, numerous options lay within their grasp. without discussing other matters, let¡¯s focus on the closest enigmatic acacia tree here. it actually bears fruit, though bacca rarely pays it any mind. apart from the acacia tree¡¯s considerable strength, the fruit it produces isn¡¯t particularly delectable. it¡¯s quite dry and possesses an icy chill. consuming this kind of fruit would lead to discomfort in bacca¡¯s body for several days. of course, as fruit from a spiritual material, it still harbors potent energy. however, bacca isn¡¯t willing to endure suffering. after an initial accidental encounter, bacca never attempted to consume this fruit again. ¡°do you have a target?¡± chen fei inquired, intrigued by bacca¡¯s expression. when it comes to familiarity with the mystic realm, the natives are the most knowledgeable. throughout his days in the mystic realm, chen fei had spent much of his time refining the acquired spiritual materials. as a result, he hadn¡¯t visited many places, and naturally, he was unaware of locations where spiritual materials might appear. ¡°it¡¯s not tasty, but i believe you. give me a couple of days, and i¡¯ll go take a look.¡± bacca licked his lips, recalling the taste of the zhuhong fruit earlier. he believed he could negotiate with the enigmatic strange locust tree. bacca and the strange locust tree were somewhat acquainted, although their relationship developed after engaging in combat. bacca intended to exchange some medicinal herbs with the acacia tree for its fruits. bacca could bolster his body by gnawing on medicinal herbs to obtain energy. similarly, the acacia tree could absorb medicinal herbs, possessing abilities akin to bacca¡¯s. ¡°alright, i¡¯ll wait for your offerings.¡± chen fei smiled, envisioning bacca¡¯s ardent desire for the zhuhong fruit juice. the recent dosage appeared to have triggered bacca¡¯s thirst for its stimulating flavors. having sparked bacca¡¯s proactive pursuit of that exhilarating flavor, his figure vanished from chen fei¡¯s sight. glancing around, chen fei detected no anomalies. he assumed a cross-legged posture on the ground, initiating the refinement of the residual medicinal potency within him. warmth, combined with an odd corrosive sensation, disseminated throughout his form, gradually heightening his inner strength cultivation. unluckily, he hadn¡¯t secured the last two zhuhong fruits. however, post-ingesting half of the zhuhong fruit, chen fei¡¯s cultivation approached the threshold of the visceral tempering realm. even absent a harvest from the mystic realm, chen fei could break through to the visceral tempering realm within two to three months post-mystic realm departure. less than three months had elapsed since chen fei advanced to the marrow tempering realm. meaning, he could ascend from the bone tempering realm to the visceral tempering realm within half a year. only within the mystic realm could chen fei¡¯s rapid advancement seem plausible. outside, this accelerated pace might raise suspicions and draw unwanted attention. thankfully, these concerns were currently nonexistent. after exiting the mystic realm, chen fei acquired five jade tokens, completing the true inheritance trial mission. following an evaluation of his temperament, chen fei would transform into a bona fide disciple of the primordial sword sect. true disciples, comprising the core of the primordial sword sect, were figures most would shy from provoking. the ongoing refinement of medicinal potency in his body led to continued growth in the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s experience points, mirroring his initial experience with refining the zhuhong fruit. this tangible advancement fascinated chen fei. ¡°boom!¡± a sudden explosion resonated from the distance. chen fei¡¯s attention shifted, detecting bacca¡¯s furious roar. this commotion quickly ceased. two days slipped by unnoticed. nevertheless, bacca¡¯s fruit-seeking excursion seemingly brimmed with obstacles. he and the locust tree probably engaged in heated combat, a confrontation likely intense. a quarter of an hour later, bacca¡¯s form appeared on the horizon. in mere moments, he stood before chen fei. observing bacca¡¯s disheveled appearance, particularly a withered root on his head, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. during bacca¡¯s assault on the zhuhong fruit tree, chen fei had already spotted one drooping root. now, another root seemed deflated following his return from the strange locust tree. evidently, bacca and the locust tree had engaged in a genuine skirmish. otherwise, bacca wouldn¡¯t have extracted energy from his roots. ¡°can¡¯t endure this any longer. my plan was to exchange medicinal herbs for fruits, but that darn tree refused me!¡± bacca seemed somewhat agitated, exclaiming, ¡°what right does that tree have to refuse me? those fruits taste horrible. even then, that cursed tree wouldn¡¯t budge, making things difficult!¡± ¡°so, you fought?¡± chen fei found this amusing. bacca was unmistakably infatuated. non-cooperating demons were regarded as pests. the other demons dared to challenge bacca¡¯s whims, causing frustration. in the past, bacca might have abandoned the tree if fruit collection proved futile. now, their interactions turned confrontational, indicative of bacca¡¯s intense longing for chen fei¡¯s concoctions. ¡°could i let that tree off? i plucked down both fruits and leaves,¡± bacca responded, revealing a palm bearing the fruits. curious, chen fei accepted the offering. the fruits defied his expectations. these fruits resembled connected beans, incredibly tiny even in bacca¡¯s miniature grip. the minuscule size underscored the fruits¡¯ actual proportions. besides the fruit, as bacca said, there were also several leaves from the strange locust tree. despite a chilly feeling upon touching the fruit, it retained a regular temperature. in contrast, the leaves emitted an otherworldly chill, akin to exposure to subzero temperatures. their touch invoked an icy sensation. ¡°can you create a good concoction from these?¡± bacca inquired, anticipation in his eyes. ¡°absolutely!¡± chen fei confidently responded. had he expressed doubt, bacca¡¯s frustration might have escalated. chen fei embarked on a thorough examination of the fruits and leaves, assessing their medicinal properties. an hour elapsed before chen fei registered surprising changes within his body. his core soul energy seemed frozen yet devoid of fluctuations. rather than negative, this state proved intriguing, as chen fei sensed every mental shift with unparalleled clarity.. Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Unbridled chapter 176: unbridled translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°this is even more extreme than the thousand origin technique,¡± chen fei muttered to himself. the thousand origin technique had refined three types of mental cultivation techniques. all of them could allow chen fei to maintain his consciousness in extreme environments to deal with various situations. of course, something unexpected happened at dreamlike lotus¡¯s place. in the past, the thousand origin technique could warn him of danger, but the dreamlike lotus¡¯ overwhelming suppression had rendered it ineffective. that was not to say that the thousand origin technique wasn¡¯t good. it was just that the enemy was too powerful, and the thousand origin technique couldn¡¯t handle it. and now, the fruit and leaves of this strange locust tree, especially the leaves, actually allowed chen fei to have an even more extreme mental state than usual. in this icy setting, chen fei could feel the fluctuation of his thoughts and the subtle fluctuations of the inner strength in his body. even his more delicate nerve cells seemed to be faintly aware of it. ¡°are these leaves all over that tree? chen fei raised his head and looked at bacca. if the tree was covered in leaves like this, then the value of this tree would far exceed that of the dreamlike lotus. although the leaves of the strange locust tree couldn¡¯t increase one¡¯s mental strength, chen fei estimated that this extremely detailed feeling of the body¡¯s condition would have unimaginable benefits for measuring and excavating the acupoints in the future. chen fei couldn¡¯t predict the exact effect. after all, chen fei¡¯s cultivation was only at the marrow tempering realm. he hadn¡¯t even broken through to the visceral tempering realm, let alone experienced the profundity of the acupoints. however, chen fei could still deduce it from the few words that ge hongjie and the others said about measuring the acupoints. ¡°how can they be all over the tree crown? if that¡¯s the case, why would 1 pluck a few leaves from it?¡± bacca couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°that strange locust tree is a big tree that¡¯s completely bald. there aren¡¯t many leaves on the tree. most of them grow near the fruit. it¡¯s really too ugly.¡± bacca shook his head and commented, making chen fei chuckle. bacca was still upset after the fight just now. however, bacca¡¯s description of the strange locust tree also made chen fei slightly disappointed. such leaves were actually so rare. the level of protection must be extremely high. with bacca¡¯s strength, he could severely injure the zhuhong tree, but in front of the strange locust tree, he could only retreat unscathed. at most, he could only pluck a few leaves. the strange locust tree was undoubtedly much stronger. ¡°are you interested in going to the dreamlike lotus and getting some lotus seeds and leaves?¡± chen fei looked at the leaf in his hand and suddenly raised his head to look at bacca. ¡°dreamlike lotus?¡± bacca was taken aback, then he waved his hand and said, ¡°i can¡¯t go there. i can¡¯t beat dreamlike lotus. hmm, it¡¯s not that i can¡¯t beat her. it¡¯s probably because 1 can¡¯t even find the true body of the dreamlike lotus. every time 1 get close to her, i fall into an illusion and can¡¯t distinguish what¡¯s real and what¡¯s fake.¡± bacca patted his body and continued, ¡°if it wasn¡¯t for the fact that my body was tough enough, i would have been played to death by that lotus flower.¡± bacca¡¯s expression darkened, probably recalling the fear of being controlled by the dreamlike lotus. chen fei grinned at bacca. the first time they met, bacca had asked for a dozen lotus seeds. chen fei thought that bacca could resist the mental suppression of the dreamlike lotus. it turned out that he had been bluffing chen fei back then. now that they were really going to fight, bacca had no choice but to tell the truth. ii i¡¯ll refine this leaf into a medicinal liquid later. after you consume it, it can temporarily resist the suppression of the dreamlike lotus. then it won¡¯t be able to drag you into the illusion, and you¡¯ll be able to see its true form.¡± chen fei waved the leaf in his hand. compared to the fruit, the leaf was slightly less important. however, when combined with the leaves, it could enhance the effect of icing the mind even further. ¡°are you telling the truth?¡± bacca seemed a bit hesitant. ¡°when you finish drinking it, you can try it outside. if it doesn¡¯t work, we can retreat.¡± chen fei reassured him. he didn¡¯t dare to venture deeper into the pool, but bacca was resilient. even if the treatment didn¡¯t work, he could still retreat safely. ¡°then let¡¯s give it a try?¡± bacca hesitated for a moment. he thought of the taste of the lotus seed. he had had the chance to taste it once, and it was unforgettable. it was also very beneficial to his mind. this wasn¡¯t just for warriors, but also for creatures like bacca. the only difference was the level of effect. if he could really obtain the lotus seeds, bacca believed that with chen fei¡¯s skills, he could definitely turn them into delicious and nourishing concoctions. thinking of this, bacca felt his mouth watering. ¡°alright, wait for me!¡± seeing that bacca had agreed, chen fei began to carefully prepare the leaves and fruits in his hands. after almost two hours, chen fei finally finished concocting the medicinal liquid. chen fei had spent so much time not to showcase his craftsmanship, but to pursue perfection and maximize the effect of the strange locust tree leaf. only in this way, after bacca ingests the medicinal liquid, will he have a genuine chance to withstand the mental suppression of the dreamlike lotus and locate the true form of the dreamlike lotus. h let¡¯s head to the pond!¡± chen fei looked at bacca. bacca hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. there was no reason to retreat at this point. previously, he could have said that it was for his appetite. now that it was beneficial to his strength¡¯s growth, bacca had no reason to give up. it was just a little risky. however, the mystic realm itself was dangerous and limited bacca¡¯s current growth in strength. it was precisely the limitation of mental strength. in the past, bacca hadn¡¯t found a good solution. he could only rely on the passage of time to accumulate strength. or, he could use some mystical materials like the dreamlike lotus to boost his core soul energy. unfortunately, none of these spiritual materials were easy to obtain. bacca had attempted a few times before, but he was often deceived. he didn¡¯t even know where the true bodies of these creatures were. he had tried making several rounds, but he had been controlled each time, leading to mental exhaustion. with chen fei¡¯s assurance, bacca also had a certain level of trust in his concoction. under these circumstances, he was naturally willing to try again. a human and a demon, their figures flickered as they headed towards the pond. an hour later, the two of them cautiously approached the pond and found it unusually noisy. someone was already attacking the dreamlike lotus. bacca suppressed his aura and transformed himself into a stick-like form. he perched on the treetops, moving toward the pond to avoid detection by the dreamlike lotus. chen fei didn¡¯t believe this method would work against the dreamlike lotus, but he didn¡¯t stop bacca. at this moment, chen fei¡¯s attention was fully focused on the battle unfolding ahead. last time, over twenty individuals had attacked the dreamlike lotus together. they believed they could triumph and even acquire lotus seeds and leaves, but in the end, many of them lost their lives. chen fei had thought that no one would dare to assail the dreamlike lotus. after all, the mental suppression was insurmountable for body-refining cultivators. ¡°dreamlike lotus seems to be injured,¡± bacca¡¯s voice discreetly reached chen fei¡¯s ears. though bacca couldn¡¯t locate her true form, he could sense changes in her aura. compared to her usual composed and confident demeanor, bacca could detect a hint of restlessness and unease emanating from the dreamlike lotus. chen fei didn¡¯t reply. he narrowed his eyes, gazing ahead. there were no fewer than forty people there. compared to chen fei and his group, their numbers were nearly double. however, the number of people meant little to dreamlike lotus. if one¡¯s mind couldn¡¯t withstand her mental onslaught, no matter how many came, they would be defeated. yet, what chen fei witnessed was the actual body of the dreamlike lotus. it was trapped within an area of only a few meters in radius. the attacks of numerous warriors relentlessly pummeled the dreamlike lotus. dreamlike lotus¡¯s primary strength lay in her mental suppression, but that didn¡¯t imply she lacked other methods to combat adversaries. at this moment, the blue light shield fluctuated slightly. with every counterattack from the dreamlike lotus, the blue light shield absorbed them all, rendering them ineffective against the surrounding warriors. undoubtedly, dreamlike lotus¡¯ most potent ability was mental suppression. however, that didn¡¯t mean she lacked other means to contend with adversaries. the roots concealed beneath the pool were remarkably massive. though their toughness didn¡¯t compare to the zhuhong tree, they could still withstand the various attacks hurtling toward them. however, as time passed, if dreamlike lotus possessed no other tactics, it was only a matter of time before she would be vanquished. chen fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and amidst the crowd, he caught sight of the source of the light shield ¨C an object resembling a night-luminescent pearl emitting its glow. chen fei¡¯s eyes were fixed, but in the next moment, his mental state quivered, causing him involuntarily to avert his gaze. each rotation of the luminous pearl triggered ripples in chen fei¡¯s mental strength. with just a single glance, its power was already overwhelming. no wonder it was able to withstand dreamflike lotus¡¯ mental suppression and render her powerless. ¡°spiritual tool,¡± chen fei muttered softly. only a spiritual tool could possess such capabilities. however, chen fei was perplexed as to how a spiritual weapon¡¯s full power could be unleashed without the backing of an aperture tempering state expert. even feng xiupu had difficulty fully harnessing the might of the green ridge sword after being wounded. yet, the night-luminescent pearl was operating at its full capacity. this begged the question ¨C how was this possible? chen fei couldn¡¯t fathom how, even at the cost of his own lifespan, such a feat could be achieved. ¡°who are you? why are you spying on me?¡± with a resounding shout, a figure appeared before chen fei. his gaze assessed chen fei without reservation. suddenly, the person¡¯s expression shifted. pointing at chen fei, he exclaimed, ¡°so it¡¯s you!¡± chen fei regarded the newcomer and recalled after a moment. he remembered who this individual was. it was chen fei who had entered the mystic realm not too long ago. he had provoked a demonic beast to intentionally draw it in chen fei¡¯s direction. however, he was ultimately scared off by chen fei¡¯s arrow and fled dejectedly. he hadn¡¯t anticipated actually surviving encounters with so many demon beasts. ¡°martial brother lei, this person is here for the dreamlike lotus. apprehend him!¡± pan baoxue¡¯s voice suddenly rang out as she retreated. several figures moved towards chen fei as per her command. ¡°whoosh!¡± the sound of an arrow whizzing through the air echoed. chen fei sidestepped, causing the arrow to embed itself into the ground in front of him. chen fei¡¯s hair fluttered in the wake of the arrow¡¯s force, and his clothes rustled with each gust of wind. sharpness, penetration ¨C all of these attributes converged at one point, marking the marksman as an archery expert! Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Making a Countercharge chapter 177: making a countercharge translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei also cultivated archery, but his approach diverged from the previous one. certainly, precision was the bedrock of archery. yet, within this fundamental premise, a myriad of specialized techniques emerged. chen fei¡¯s bow and arrows leaned toward robustness and weightiness, focusing on employing sheer force to subdue opponents. for example, had the same arrow been loosed by chen fei, it would have torn through the earth, shattering upon impact. much like a mighty cannon, against a less skilled martial artist, it would inflict harm, if not death. the arrow before him concentrated its energy at the tip, leaving no room for waste. its sole objective was piercing power. determining the stronger or weaker was intricate, reminiscent of comparing swords ¨C one slender, the other broad. while both were swords, their trajectories were vastly different. several figures approached chen fei, yet most halted upon observing his marrow tempering realm cultivation. clearly, these individuals didn¡¯t deem the marrow tempering realm¡¯s strength noteworthy. however, one person boldly strode towards chen fei. a stern expression mirrored that of pan baoxue¡¯s as he scrutinized chen fei. ¡°this place does not extend hospitality. depart now to preclude misconceptions.¡± lei yingchao, detecting no threat from chen fei, ordered him to leave. this time, over fifty individuals had congregated for the dreamlike lotus¡¯s sake. unquestionably, the spiritual weapon took precedence. without it, numbers held little significance. at present, more than forty individuals attacked the dreamlike lotus, with over ten on standby to thwart any potential snatch attempts. chen fei remained silent, gazing at the struggling dreamlike lotus from a distance. the powerful core soul energy¡¯s impotence against the warriors indicated the impending demise of this mystical ingredient. regret tinged chen fei¡¯s thoughts. initially, he had planned to request the dreamlike lotus from bacca after concocting the ice-cold soul elixir. even securing a portion of the plant, be it seeds or leaves, would¡¯ve sufficed. now, with over fifty adversaries present, rashly charging forth held no promise of success. with bacca¡¯s assistance, they might at best disrupt the enemy¡¯s operation, but this wouldn¡¯t advance chen fei¡¯s cause. not far away, pan baoxue stood beside ma xuefei and ingratiatingly spoke, ¡°senior martial sister ma, it¡¯s that person. when i first entered the mystic realm, before even acquainting myself with the surroundings, he charged over with a group of demonic beasts and implored me to aid in blocking them.¡± ¡°he asserted it was assistance, but it was, in truth, an attempt to exploit me as a diversion for his escape.¡± ma xuefei¡¯s brows furrowed upon hearing pan baoxue¡¯s account. having launched the warning arrow moments ago, ma xuefei observed chen fei¡¯s calculated withdrawal, a maneuver that intrigued her. moreover, his possession of a bow and arrow piqued her curiosity. however, pan baoxue¡¯s words obliterated any favorable impression of chen fei. provoking a demonic beast and then, instead of devising an escape strategy, seeking to drag others into peril was truly ignoble. ¡°senior martial sister ma is correct. i sensed something awry then, and 1 immediately distanced myself, vehemently rebuffing his plea.¡± pan baoxue ardently agreed, ¡°but guess what? he¡¯s astonishingly shameless. despite my escape, he continued rushing toward me and even had the audacity to reprimand me, blaming me for not rescuing him!¡± ¡°a bona fide scoundrel,¡± ma xuefei scoffed. ¡°how utterly shameless!¡± pan baoxue fumed, ¡°he¡¯s still holding a grudge after all this time. back then, i barely managed to escape. thankfully, distance allowed me to flee. otherwise, the consequences would have been dire!¡± ¡°absolutely shameless,¡± ma xuefei sneered, her disdain for chen fei evident. ¡°senior martial sister ma, i¡¯ve mulled over this incident. with this person¡¯s abrupt appearance, intuition tells me there¡¯s more to it. i suspect he harbors ulterior motives.¡± pan baoxue glanced at ma xuefei, assessing her response, and whispered, ¡°we¡¯re on the brink of obtaining the dreamlike lotus; we can¡¯t afford to falter. it might be prudent to subdue him now. once we secure the dreamlike lotus and find no additional complications, we can consider releasing him.¡± ma xuefei¡¯s expression subtly shifted. though she despised chen fei¡¯s actions, forcibly apprehending him was more drastic than she believed necessary. moreover, it wouldn¡¯t necessarily serve her well. ¡°senior martial sister ma, he seems to be departing,¡± pan baoxue added. ma xuefei¡¯s expression flickered subtly. presently, she possessed only two jade tokens. while traveling with a group in the mystic realm provided some safety, opportunities to acquire jade tokens had become scarcer. by now, over half the time within the mystic realm had elapsed, leaving three jade tokens unclaimed. if ma xuefei claimed not to feel anxious about this, it would undoubtedly be a falsehood. ma xuefei glanced at chen fei. with a marrow tempering realm cultivation, venturing alone in the mystic realm indicated a certain level of capability and courage. if ma xuefei had encountered chen fei alone, she might have hesitated about whether or not to act. however, given the crowd surrounding them, and particularly lei yingchao¡¯s protective stance and interest in her, ma xuefei felt more confident. moreover, lei yingchao already possessed other means to acquire five jade tokens two days before the end of the mystic realm¡¯s duration. thus, capturing chen fei now might result in ma xuefei obtaining this metal token. ¡°senior martial sister ma, he seems to be leaving,¡± pan baoxue added timely. at this moment, chen fei was attempting to extract information from lei yingchao, particularly concerning the spiritual weapon. however, his questions were falling on deaf ears. it was evident that lei yingchao was keen on driving them away. ¡°goodbye!¡± chen fei shook his head slightly, planning to turn and depart. staying here any longer seemed unnecessary; it was better to follow bacca and search for other targets. chen fei was endeavoring to glean information from lei yingchao, specifically about the spiritual weapon. yet, his inquiries were falling on deaf ears. it was evident that lei yingchao was eager to drive them away. ¡°whoosh!¡± the sound of an arrow cutting through the air reached chen fei¡¯s ears. in the next instant, the arrow pierced through him, but instead of flesh and blood scattering, chen fei¡¯s form dissolved like mist. swiftly soaring through the air, the figure left behind was an illusion ¨C a ruse that chen fei had orchestrated. ¡°senior brother lei, this person ventured here alone. there might be a trap. it¡¯s prudent to apprehend him and conduct thorough interrogation,¡± ma xuefei¡¯s voice chimed in, causing lei yingchao to furrow his brows. wasn¡¯t this complicating matters? however, lei yingchao detected the jade token¡¯s resonance emanating from chen fei¡¯s body, deducing ma xuefei¡¯s motivation. ¡°whoosh! whooosh! whoosh!¡± several more arrows whizzed forth, blocking chen fei¡¯s escape route. their intent was unmistakable: chen fei wouldn¡¯t be permitted to leave unscathed. ¡°stay awhile, won¡¯t you? we can have a little chat,¡± lei yingchao quipped, advancing toward chen fei. since an attack had already been initiated, it was clear that lei yingchao was siding with his own. in a swift motion, he reached chen fei¡¯s side and extended his hand, aiming to clutch chen fei¡¯s neck. the iron capturing palm, a technique to break stone and grasp iron, was executed with ease. capturing someone was equally effortless. lei yingchao¡¯s cultivation reached the later stage of the visceral tempering realm, merely a step away from its pinnacle. while he wasn¡¯t the highest-cultivated individual present, his combat prowess was on par with the other visceral tempering realm peak cultivators. this was why lei yingchao was assigned to guard the area. his strength was trusted. thus, as he executed the iron capturing palm, an aura of suppression engulfed from all directions, leaving no escape route. in the face of such an attack, even a marrow tempering realm warrior would be left with no choice but to submit; there was no way around it. even if one had reached the visceral tempering realm, dealing with this situation required careful consideration. otherwise, capture might occur within a few moves. ¡°bang!¡± the iron capturing palm failed to seize chen fei, the strike landing in thin air and emitting a muffled sound. lei yingchao looked somewhat surprised at chen fei, who stood several meters away. the instantaneous shift in position was incredibly ingenious, catching lei yingchao off guard and allowing chen fei to evade. chen fei adeptly sidestepped not only lei yingchao¡¯s iron capturing palm but also the arrows sent by ma xuefei. this forced ma xuefei to approach, intensifying her intimidation factor. ¡°i¡¯ve already retreated voluntarily. what¡¯s the meaning behind this?¡± chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed. if he hadn¡¯t used the aerial maneuver, he would¡¯ve been in a sorry state. with numerous opponents and exclusive rights to the dreamlike lotus, chen fei understood their perspective. they had the power to monopolize the mystical ingredient, so why would they share with others? however, why compel him to stay? because of the jade token? chen fei glanced upward, spotting pan baoxue in the background. he squinted his eyes, a glimmer of understanding emerging. most likely, this person had played a covert role in this situation. however, it probably concerned the jade token as well. chen fei had obtained this jade token from bacca, and he couldn¡¯t easily stow it within his spatial grid- pan baoxue wore a smug expression as he observed chen fei. he vividly remembered the arrow that chen fei had shot at him. as for who was right or wrong, pan baoxue cared little for such matters. presently, pan baoxue sought to vent his frustrations because he had the means to do so in this position. ¡°arriving alone defies logic. sir, do you think you can challenge the dreamlike lotus by yourself? if you clarify your intentions, you¡¯ll be allowed to leave later. your hasty departure suggests ulterior motives. it¡¯s better to stay put and avoid self-deception!¡± lei yingchao bellowed, lunging at chen fei, his intent already fixed. this rhetoric resonated with the other vigilant individuals, prompting them to realize that chen fei might indeed be a scout dispatched by another team to scout the situation. at this point, apprehending chen fei wasn¡¯t entirely without reason; at the very least, it was reasonable. chen fei looked at lei yingchao, drew his bow, and let an arrow fly. the arrow transformed into a streak of light and raced towards lei yingchao. lei yingchao sensed the arrow¡¯s force, his surprise evident. the arrow¡¯s potency far exceeded what one could expect from a marrow tempering realm practitioner. even though he knew that chen fei had arrived alone and must possess some reliance, the arrow¡¯s power astonished lei yingchao. lei yingchao prepared to intercept the arrow, but he suddenly realized that it wasn¡¯t aimed at him. instead, it sailed past him and charged straight behind him. ¡°be cautious!¡± lei yingchao shouted. the arrow wasn¡¯t aimed at him, but at someone behind him. this was completely unexpected. ¡°bang!¡± ¡°ah!¡± pan baoxue¡¯s pained cry reverberated as he clutched his arm. at some point, it had been severed.. Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Lightning Fast chapter 178: lightning fast translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the potency of chen fei¡¯s arrows was consistent even against marrow tempering realm experts. had pan baoxue not detected the impending danger and reacted swiftly to evade, the arrow would have struck him, causing a devastating explosion. ¡°how dare you!¡± lei yingchao¡¯s eyes narrowed as he witnessed pan baoxue¡¯s miserable condition. lei yingchao didn¡¯t dwell on dealing with pan baoxue; instead, he directed his fury toward others. to lei yingchao, this was a clear sign of disrespect. in a fit of anger, lei yingchao¡¯s voice thundered, his body blurring as his fists surged forward. his intention was crystal clear ¨C he aimed to eliminate chen fei on the spot. failing to do so would tarnish his reputation among his peers. a resounding boom echoed as the force of lei yingchao¡¯s twin fists collided with the air, a testament to the formidable might behind his technique. yet, the potency of a technique meant little if it failed to find its mark. chen fei¡¯s movements were akin to a fish gliding through water. lei yingchao¡¯s imposing aura struggled to lock onto chen fei¡¯s position. even if the lock succeeded, chen fei¡¯s evasive abilities remained unscathed, his agile dodge evading the genuine threat. spatial evasion. the foundational movement technique of spatial evasion was executed flawlessly by chen fei, revealing its essence in action. though seemingly a simple evasion, lei yingchao found himself at a loss on how to proceed. in martial exchanges, assessing an adversary¡¯s moves was akin to predicting autumn through a single leaf. yet, lei yingchao refused to relent. he refused to believe that a martial artist at the marrow tempering realm could master such a movement technique to such an extent. lei yingchao surged forth once again, his determination unyielding. amidst pan baoxue¡¯s anguished cries, his fellow guards joined the fray, their fury driving them forward. chen fei¡¯s audacity to inflict harm before a crowd provoked outrage among the guards. to let chen fei escape without retribution would be a humiliation they couldn¡¯t tolerate. ma xuefei¡¯s visage turned icy as her arrows unleashed a flurry toward chen fei. precise, penetrating, and swift. ma xuefei¡¯s arrows epitomized these qualities, yet they all fell short of their mark. as they impacted the ground, they left behind minuscule depressions. chen fei¡¯s fluid movement made evading the arrows a trivial feat. gazing at the retreating pan baoxue, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but harbor a hint of regret. the sheer number of adversaries present made it impossible for pan baoxue to exact his revenge, a circumstance chen fei lamented. soul chasing step! chen fei¡¯s body pivoted as he eluded lei yingchao¡¯s assault. a swift dash allowed him to create distance before he vanished into the distance. ¡°don¡¯t even think about fleeing!¡± lei yingchao¡¯s furious roar propelled him after chen fei, a determination to halt chen fei¡¯s escape fueling his pursuit. alas, his blows struck empty air behind chen fei. lei yingchao¡¯s resolve remained unwavering, but he could sense the growing gap between him and chen fei. lei yingchao glanced towards ma xuefei, who had fired more arrows recently. despite being pursued, chen fei adeptly evaded her arrows while maintaining his forward pace. ¡°he¡¯s too fast. i can¡¯t keep up!¡± ma xuefei¡¯s teeth clenched as frustration boiled within her. a proficient archer with commendable agility, ma xuefei¡¯s pride was challenged by chen fei¡¯s speed. even if she caught up, hesitation gripped her. proximity robbed her of the advantage her bow and arrows offered. how would she contend with chen fei at such close quarters? perhaps, her life would be forfeit. moreover, she had witnessed chen fei¡¯s arrow aimed at pan baoxue ¨C an arrow more formidable than her own. the mysteries that chen fei concealed remained a source of unease for ma xuefei, who couldn¡¯t afford to wager her life. nevertheless, her losses were minimal. at most, she forfeited the jade token, a disappointment she could tolerate. ¡°senior brother lei, what now?¡± his companions rallied around lei yingchao, their expectant gazes aimed at him. as the overseer of security, lei yingchao¡¯s decision was paramount. ¡°reinforce our original positions.¡± lei yingchao drew a deep breath, quelling his anger. a wave of his hand signaled the others to return to their designated posts, maintaining the appearance of business as usual. the group dispersed, leaving behind pan baoxue¡¯s occasional cries of agony. the pain of losing an arm was excruciating, especially for martial artists. chen fei¡¯s figure perched atop a treetop, a mile away from the pond. his obscured view prevented a clear glimpse of the pond¡¯s location or any other significant details. ¡°what just occurred?¡± bacca¡¯s presence materialized beside chen fei, his voice laced with confusion. bakar had witnessed the preceding events ¨C chen fei¡¯s interactions, followed by combat ¨C yet comprehension eluded him, leaving him puzzled by the humans¡¯ intentions. ¡°nothing substantial, merely a brief encounter.¡± chen fei shook his head, reflecting on the altercation that had transpired. engaging in direct confrontation seemed unwise, even with bakar¡¯s assistance. furthermore, the extent of the spiritual artifact¡¯s capabilities remained shrouded in uncertainty. considering the worst-case scenario ¨C the artifact¡¯s ability to suppress dimensional attacks ¨C a direct clash with the artifact would be suicidal. retrieving the artifact from the secret realm proved far more perilous than anticipated. the lesson was well-learned. ¡°understood.¡± ¡°shall we withdraw, maintaining a safe distance to avoid detection?¡± ¡°shall we continue to retreat? after those individuals succeed, they will eventually seize the dreamlike lotus?¡± chen fei couldn¡¯t help but pause for a moment. while this idea wasn¡¯t entirely infeasible, it did come with a considerable amount of risk. the pivotal factor lay in the spiritual artifact. without comprehending its capabilities or how long others could control it, the danger was too great. ¡°but those individuals won¡¯t succeed; the dreamlike lotus cannot be killed.¡± bacca shook his head in response. ¡°why can¡¯t it be killed?¡± chen fei raised an eyebrow, surprised by bacca¡¯s answer. could it be that the dreamlike lotus he saw earlier wasn¡¯t its true form but an illusion created by the dreamlike lotus? could the dreamlike lotus truly be this overpowering? if it was indeed this formidable, chen fei¡¯s previous idea of using the ice-cold soul elixir to locate the dreamlike lotus¡¯s true form seemed rather unrealistic. ¡°the dreamlike lotus is one of the food sources for rat demons. they don¡¯t consume much, but they must partake in it periodically. if there¡¯s a risk of the dreamlike lotus¡¯s true form being destroyed, the rat demon will appear.¡± bacca explained in a hushed tone. bacca¡¯s original intention in accompanying chen fei was to gather more lotus seeds and leaves. he had never considered uprooting the dreamlike lotus. setting aside the feasibility, bacca would never do so because the rat demon would go berserk. the rat demon didn¡¯t mind how many lotus seeds or leaves were consumed, as the lotus would naturally regrow. however, if someone attempted to uproot the dreamlike lotus, the rat demon would intervene. ¡°what¡¯s a rat demon?¡± chen fei¡¯s brow furrowed, his curiosity piqued by the mention of a new creature. judging by its name, it seemed to be a type of rodent. bacca¡¯s trepidation towards rat demons exceeded that towards the dreamlike lotus. the fact that rat demons used the dreamlike lotus as a food source indicated their potency. the rat demons must be exceptionally strong. ¡°a rat demon is a rat demon, you¡¯ll see when the time comes. let¡¯s head back and find a safe distance.¡± bakar scratched his head, unsure how to explain. he merely suggested that chen fei return and witness it for himself. chen fei nodded, refraining from further questions. if the dreamlike lotus¡¯s true form could indeed be uprooted, the rat demon¡¯s appearance would confirm it. given bakar¡¯s wariness of rat demons, the dozens of warriors near the pond were facing a significant trial. nonetheless, this encounter would provide chen fei with insights into the artifact¡¯s abilities. if he encountered it again, he¡¯d be prepared. taking advantage of chaos might indeed offer an opportunity to acquire some lotus seeds or leaves. with this thought, chen fei followed bacca, discreetly approaching the pond¡¯s location. the sounds of combat ahead gradually grew clearer. bacca found a prime vantage point, affording an aerial view of the pond¡¯s scene. the jade pendant in chen fei¡¯s arms emitted a soft light, automatically adjusting his vision to encompass the distant scene. the dreamlike lotus¡¯s endurance was waning. around sixty to seventy percent of its roots had been compromised. many warriors¡¯ attacks could now reach the dreamlike lotus¡¯s true form. however, no one was making such an attempt. each individual aimed to target the roots instead. after all, lotus seeds, leaves, and lotus roots were all invaluable for augmenting mental strength. damaging them would be a regrettable outcome, an action to be avoided. even the specific roots were being collected by designated individuals. though less potent compared to other parts, these roots still held value. specialized individuals were harvesting them. as the skirmish unfolded, bacca¡¯s tone shifted, laced with apprehension. ¡°look, they¡¯re here!¡± chen fei¡¯s attention turned toward the pond¡¯s center. a black streak, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, hurtled towards them at remarkable speed. several martial artists stationed at the periphery seemed to sense something amiss. before they could react, their bodies stiffened, crumbling into several pools of blood scattered across the ground.. Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: One Hit Kill chapter 179: one hit kill translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei¡¯s gaze widened slightly. what kind of power was this? among those martial artists, apart from a few in the marrow tempering realm, there were also martial artists in the visceral tempering realm at that time. the experts in the visceral tempering realm who could enter this mystic realm were all true disciples of the four sects. their cultivation techniques were all top-notch choices. yet, even so, he didn¡¯t possess the ability to resist at all. no, not just resisting; those individuals only sensed a slight abnormality and were unaware of the attack they had fallen victim to. the zhuhong fruit tree was indeed formidable, but when faced with a visceral tempering realm martial artist, there was still some resistance. it merely extended the time they could withstand the assault. however, wasn¡¯t this hamster a bit too much? was it really just a tier 1 demonic beast? while chen fei remained in a daze, rat demon showed no signs of halting its onslaught. it continuously charged toward the dreamlike lotus. along the way, any martial artists it encountered were swiftly dismembered with a single move, devoid of any superfluous action. ¡°everyone, attack!¡± lei yingchao shouted. he was positioned right in front of rat demon, leaving him no time to evade. iron capturing palm! lei ying extended his hands forward, releasing a powerful force that rippled in all directions. though this technique wasn¡¯t as potent as chen fei¡¯s, it didn¡¯t imply that iron capturing palm was ineffective. it was simply that lei yingchao had underestimated chen fei¡¯s prowess at that time. iron capturing palm was primarily a skill geared towards defense, fending off any attacks that could endanger his life. lei yingchao was stationed close by for defensive purposes, primarily because of iron grasper. ¡°bang!¡± under the impact of the iron grip, the speed of the dark figure¡¯s advance momentarily waned. lei yingchao finally caught sight of his assailant. it was small and black, with upper and lower jaws equipped with front teeth. its eyes were inky black, resembling bottomless pools. aside from its eyes, this demon rat¡¯s appearance was unremarkable. in fact, its body size was quite small, fitting within the span of lei yingchao¡¯s palm. however, this seemingly innocuous rat demon had already slaughtered over seven martial artists on its journey, including two at the initial stage of the visceral tempering realm. the victims¡¯ remains were utterly dismembered, leaving no chance for treatment. blood mist sprayed in all directions, evoking shudders from those who witnessed it. ¡°bang!¡± just as lei yingchao got a clear view of the rat demon, an unimaginable force struck his hands. lei yingchao¡¯s hands were accustomed to gripping iron with ease. he was confident in his strength and even dared to arm-wrestle ordinary demonic beasts. nonetheless, this strength that he prided himself on appeared trivial in the presence of the hamster. lei yingchao¡¯s defense crumbled, and his hands were forcibly flung to the sides by the tremendous impact. rat demon¡¯s black eyes remained unwavering, and its movement was undeterred. taking a step through the air, it utilized the momentum to lunge at lei yingchao. ¡°clang!¡± the sound of metal striking metal echoed as an arrow struck the rat demon. beginning at the tip, the entire arrow shattered. while the rat demon¡¯s body was momentarily staggered, not a single blemish appeared on its fur. ma xuefei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. she had accumulated her strength for a dozen breaths before releasing that arrow. typically, this kind of attack was challenging to employ in a one-on-one encounter. besides the time required to accumulate power, ma xuefei would be immobilized. this type of archery, however, proved exceptional in group battles. it not only maximized the piercing potential of the arrow but also showcased an exceptionally formidable accompanying force. in regular circumstances, even a peak-level demonic beast¡¯s defense would inevitably be pierced by such an arrow, sustaining injury. remaining unscathed was absolutely implausible. however, rat demon defied the norm, retaining an immaculate fur coat without any discernible mark. ¡°unleash! lei yingchao seized an opportunity to catch his breath. with a resounding cry, he suffused his body with a crimson hue as his qi surged abruptly. sacrifice technique! an incomplete skill that lei yingchao had fortuitously come across. it granted him over a 30% surge in strength, attack speed, and defense in an instant. in this state, lei yingchao was even more formidable and devastating than an ordinary cultivator at the peak of the visceral tempering realm. nevertheless, due to the incomplete nature of the skill, his movement speed drastically declined after its use. furthermore, activating the technique involved consuming all the blood essence in his body and even a portion of his lifespan. consequently, regardless of whether lei yingchao emerged unscathed or not, his lifespan would substantially diminish. simultaneously, his cultivation would be hindered, potentially leading to his regression to the middle stage of the visceral tempering realm. recovery would necessitate a significant period of recuperation. given these constraints, lei yingchao exclusively triggered the incomplete sacrifice technique during specific moments or when facing life-or-death circumstances, such as now. if ma xuefei¡¯s arrow hadn¡¯t arrived in the nick of time, lei yingchao would have found himself in the same fate as those warriors who had perished prior. in this moment, lei yingchao activated the sacrifice technique, driven not by any intention to assail the hamster but merely to secure his survival, granting others the opportunity to respond and jointly combat the hamster. lei yingchao under the influence of the sacrifice technique was undeniably fearsome. when executing iron capturing palm, both its momentum and power had increased substantially. the expanse in front of him seemed to constrict palpably. suspended dust and floating grass roots remained stationary in mid-air. only lei yingchao¡¯s hands continued their forward trajectory, extending to ensnare the rat demon. ¡°boom!¡± a deafening explosion reverberated as the entire vicinity nearly stilled, if only briefly. although the rat demon suffered some effect from this collision, the impact remained minimal. despite the simplicity of the encounter, lei yingchao¡¯s hands were left fractured and bloodied. blood oozed forth from his wounds. lei yingchao refrained from parting his hands this time, yet he couldn¡¯t help but stagger backward, expelling a mouthful of blood. ¡°ji!¡± the same person thwarted it twice, and a glint of bloodthirst flashed in the rat demon¡¯s pitch-black eyes. in the next moment, the rat demon disappeared without a trace. building upon its previous high speed, its velocity surged once again. lei yingchao¡¯s eyes widened abruptly. the blood in his entire body began to boil, and the surging blood even broke through the restraints of his blood vessels and skin. in the blink of an eye, lei yingchao transformed into a figure made of blood. lei yingchao seemed oblivious, his hands embracing the space before him. his once-dark sideburns turned pallid in an instant. this whiteness spread and transformed his hair into a pristine white. lei yingchao¡¯s vital energy surged increasingly, and his mental power seethed. he even vaguely sensed the presence of his acupoints. peak power consumed his blood essence and lifespan, elevating lei yingchao¡¯s strength to a critical threshold. ¡°boom!¡± a resounding explosion shattered the blood mist, and a figure was sent flying, hurtling dozens of meters before crashing forcefully into a large tree. the tree shattered, and the figure finally came to a halt. it was none other than lei yingchao. however, in comparison to his previous peak state, lei yingchao¡¯s arms were now in fragments, and a gaping hole had opened in his chest. even the pulsating organs within were faintly visible. one blow left lei yingchao gravely wounded and teetering on the brink of death. lei yingchao¡¯s intervention, ultimately, bought some time for the others. sensing the tumultuous events, over a dozen figures rushed toward this location while the rest commenced a frenzied assault on the dreamlike lotus, including its main form that was previously spared. the dreamlike lotus was now on its last legs. the relentless siege without regard for consequences swiftly depleted the remaining roots. even the lotus leaves on its main body began to shatter. yet, the dreamlike lotus seemed cognizant of the rat demon¡¯s approach. the surging core soul energy it emanated exceeded its previous output. the colossal blue light shield started to quiver violently. ma xuefei¡¯s bow and arrows rained down relentlessly, sealing off every direction the rat demon might flee to. simultaneously, the other martial artists had finally arrived and started encircling the rat demon. several hundred meters away, chen fei manipulated the jade pendant to grant him a vantage point of the unfolding spectacle. undoubtedly, this rat demon wielded considerable might. the potency of the attack that lei yingchao had just unleashed was such that even chen fei would have evaded it, had he been the target. however, despite this strength, the rat demon bested lei yingchao. lei yingchao¡¯s fate remained uncertain. however, lei yingchao was not the sole presence by the pool. numerous martial artists, predominantly at the visceral tempering realm, but some even in the middle stage, loomed nearby. a handful were even on the cusp of the visceral tempering realm¡¯s zenith. should this rat demon confront a few martial artists, their fate would hinge upon the balance between survival and demise. most, however, would likely opt for escape rather than engaging in a direct confrontation. nevertheless, with the dreamlike lotus on the verge of being seized, departure wasn¡¯t a viable option. furthermore, the present company was sizeable. despite the time squandered, the rat demon could be overpowered. this rat demon was indeed formidable, yet it seemed improbable that it would exploit the dreamlike lotus as a nourishing resource. unless this rat demon was innately impervious to mental suppression, that could potentially explain its resistance. ¡°it¡¯s incensed.¡± as though sensing chen fei¡¯s scrutiny, bacca glanced his way and pointed toward the pool. ¡°ji!¡± an ear-piercing shriek rent the air, leaving over a dozen visceral tempering realm martial artists momentarily paralyzed. upon closer inspection, blood trickled from many of their ears. what¡¯s more, with this high-pitched cry, the rat demon¡¯s physique¡ªpreviously the size of an adult¡¯s palm¡ªshrank further, diminishing by over half. with its diminished size, the already impressive velocity of the rat demon surged once more. previously, a congregation of more than ten individuals had managed to curtail its speed somewhat. now, however, the transfigured rat demon paid no heed to the attacks of over ten people. it was as if it were leisurely strolling through a garden, evading the attacks of all assailants. boom! boom! boom! a plume of blood mist abruptly gushed forth from the bodies of those present. their forms stiffened, and upon closer inspection, colossal apertures punctuated their torsos. most of their inner organs lay shattered. death was inevitable.. Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: The Arrival of All Sides chapter 180: the arrival of all sides translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei¡¯s pupils contracted rapidly. with the support of the jade pendant, chen fei could only catch a glimpse of a black streak in the scene that had just unfolded. over ten martial artists in the visceral tempering realm met tragic deaths. these were over ten visceral tempering realm individuals. with such power, they could have had a high chance of success in pushing the zhuhong fruit tree. however, they were now all taken down by a single strike from a rat demon. they hadn¡¯t even managed to put up any significant resistance. moments ago, the rat demon¡¯s movement range had clearly been restricted, yet in the blink of an eye, it had effortlessly dispatched more than a dozen people. chen fei found it hard to conceive of any possibility where the visceral tempering realm could withstand such power. the number of people no longer seemed relevant, as the rat demon¡¯s figure became impossible to capture due to its extraordinary speed. when speed reaches a certain level, it signifies extreme power. the rat demon¡¯s body, coupled with its remarkable speed, made it virtually invulnerable. ¡°quite impressive, isn¡¯t it?¡± bacca¡¯s voice trembled slightly. even his own defenses might not stand a chance against an attack like that. ¡°it seems we¡¯re outmatched,¡± chen fei whispered. considering the combat strength displayed by the rat demon, it was safe to say that any martial artist in the body tempering realm who ventured here would likely meet their end without exception. of course, there was the presence of a spiritual weapon. if they managed to confine the rat demon somehow, there might be a chance. ¡°the rat demon can¡¯t sustain that state indefinitely,¡± bacca shook his head. chen fei also noticed that after the rat demon eliminated the martial artists, its body had returned to its palm-sized form and was resting momentarily. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. it appeared that the state it had just been in was also a form of desperation for the rat demon, making it seem more reasonable. otherwise, if the rat demon could utilize that state limitlessly, it would likely have become a tier 2 demonic beast long ago. the situation was soon discovered by other martial artists around the pool, as over ten visceral tempering realm individuals had been defeated in an instant. any body tempering realm martial artist witnessing such power would be filled with trepidation. ma xuefei hurriedly retreated to a distance. as an archer, she had been positioned far away, thereby avoiding the wave of attacks. now that there were no restraining factors, ma xuefei had no intention of staying put. she fled to a safer distance. ¡°senior sister xiao, something¡¯s amiss over there!¡± someone urgently shouted at xiao liling by the pool. xiao liling, who had been meditating cross-legged, abruptly opened her eyes. a blue glint flickered in her pupils, and the night-luminescent pearl above the dreamlike lotus trembled slightly. ¡°remain calm. if that rat demon dares to approach, i¡¯ll trap it in the exquisite pearl! continue attacking the dreamlike lotus and finish it off!¡± xiao liling glanced at the distant rat demon and spoke in a cold tone. her words managed to restore some calm among those present. the primary reliance of everyone here was xiao liling and the spirit tool she wielded, the exquisite pearl. spiritual tools were typically exclusive to cultivators of the aperture tempering realm. yet, xiao liling had found a way to control the exquisite pearl using an unknown method, evoking envy from others. the exquisite pearl had enabled xiao liling to gather numerous martial artists by her side. within this perilous mystical realm, she could safely hunt for mystical ingredients and seize the resources she desired. this marked the fifth mystical ingredient they had encountered. the previous four encounters had been successful. despite the threats posed by the mystical ingredients, they had failed to breach the defenses of the exquisite pearl. with the exquisite pearl at their disposal, the martial artists could operate with ease. xiao liling claimed she could attain half of the aperture tempering realm¡¯s power effortlessly, making her significantly stronger than feng xiupu. ¡°ji!¡± the rat demon surveyed the area around the pool. the warriors present did not flee in panic. instead, they intensified their assault on the dreamlike lotus. this served to further infuriate the rat demon. swiftly transforming into a black shadow, the rat demon dashed across the pool, charging at the warriors. ¡°seal!¡± observing the rat demon¡¯s actions, xiao liling¡¯s expression became serious. with a low shout, the protective shield emitted by the exquisite pearl split into two. one shield continued suppressing the dreamlike lotus, while the other enshrouded the rat demon. although the rat demon had initially intended to dodge, the light barrier formed by the exquisite pearl defied conventional logic. no matter how the rat demon evaded, it was ultimately ensnared within the light barrier. chen fei, situated at a distance, watched the events unfold by the pool. this was the first time he had witnessed the miraculous capabilities of a spiritual tool so clearly. given the rat demon¡¯s speed, only a small area could effectively confine it. this was a challenge even for a martial artist in the body tempering realm, unless numerous individuals cornered it in a confined space. however, the exquisite pearl appeared to have no constraints. it upheld its seal with steadfast resolve, operating independently of conventional logic. was it the power of core soul energy? or something else? as chen fei mulled over these notions, several martial artists around the pool took advantage of the situation and attempted to attack the rat demon. yet, the rat demon¡¯s speed was astonishing. even within the confines of the light barrier, its maneuverability had limitations. it managed to dodge the attacks of the few assailants with ease. even if the rat demon didn¡¯t evade, its body would likely only register a dull thud upon impact. the attacks would hardly pose a threat. the few martial artists exchanged incredulous glances. now, they grasped the same sense of powerlessness that the warriors outside the pool had experienced in confronting the rat demon. ¡°don¡¯t concern yourselves with the rat demon. prioritize eliminating the dreamlike lotus!¡± xiao liling¡¯s order echoed. while the rat demon remained at bay, the warriors renewed their assault on the dreamlike lotus. ¡°understood!¡± everyone nodded in agreement, redirecting their attention toward the dreamlike lotus. the roots had already been depleted, and most of the leaves were in ruins. it wouldn¡¯t take long to bring this mystical ingredient to an end. ¡°bang! bang! bang!¡± no one attacked the rat demon, yet it began relentlessly ramming the light barrier. the entire barrier shook violently as if it might shatter at any moment. xiao liling¡¯s expression grew solemn as the rat demon¡¯s assault exceeded her expectations by far. outsiders only saw xiao liling casually manipulating the exquisite pearl, but for someone at the body tempering realm, wielding a spiritual tool was anything but simple. spiritual tools were not meant for martial artists in the body tempering realm. besides their rarity, these martial artists lacked the capability to wield them. driving such a tool was challenging, even if it cost them some lifespan; it was an arduous endeavor. however, xiao liling didn¡¯t exhaust her lifespan, and her manipulation of the exquisite pearl appeared seamless. she achieved this by employing her own bloodline. the exquisite pearl was originally a spiritual tool exclusive to xiao liling¡¯s immediate family. it was refined with the addition of a rare blood crystal and underwent specialized crafting. a single blood crystal could sometimes be worth as much as a spiritual weapon. it¡¯s good to be wealthy! by establishing a connection between the xiao family bloodline and this specially crafted exquisite pearl, and then having the elders of the xiao family infuse essence force into it, xiao liling could command the exquisite pearl. even when the elemental energy within the exquisite pearl was depleted, it could automatically absorb the elemental energy from the surrounding environment to replenish itself, ensuring sustained usage. however, all of this came with a condition: not exhausting all the vital energy within the exquisite pearl. otherwise, the exquisite pearl would go dormant, requiring xiao liling to sacrifice her own lifespan to activate it. with the power of the exquisite pearl¡¯s confinement now divided in two, the essence force depletion was accelerating. moreover, the rat demon¡¯s attacking power exceeded xiao liling¡¯s expectations, magnifying the rate of essence force consumption. to kill the dreamlike lotus, more than half the elemental energy within the pearl had been expended. if she delayed further, the pearl¡¯s effectiveness would fade before she could defeat the rat demon. when confronted with the rat demon once more, the situation might not be as it is now. fortunately, the dreamlike lotus was on the brink of being eliminated. with so many martial artists converging, it shouldn¡¯t take much time to take down a single rat demon. chen fei stood at a distance, observing the events by the pool. his brow furrowed. this spiritual tool was almost too effective. even chen fei couldn¡¯t help but envy it. ¡°prepare yourselves.¡± bacca¡¯s voice suddenly rang out, infused with a hint of excitement. chen fei was momentarily puzzled, but he didn¡¯t inquire further. instead, he fixed his gaze on the pool. suddenly, an intense wave of energy surged from the dreamlike lotus. a sudden explosion rocked the scene. the dreamlike lotus ruptured, releasing a ripple that propagated outward. the ripples reached the light shield but were not dissipated. instead, they rebounded, intensifying the energy within the shield. xiao liling¡¯s expression shifted dramatically. the essence force within the exquisite pearl plummeted at an alarming rate. without hesitation, she opened a fissure atop the light shield, allowing the accumulating energy to escape. the minds of the surrounding warriors became suspended in a void as their consciousnesses seemed to stall. seizing the opportunity, a streak of light shot forth from the light barrier, vanishing into the distance. a soft crack sounded as a fissure materialized within the light barrier containing the rat demon. the rift rapidly expanded, threatening to shatter the barrier. xiao liling¡¯s face contorted in alarm. the rapid depletion of essence force within the exquisite pearl led to its declining power. at this rate, if she didn¡¯t act promptly, the barrier would crumble before the rat demon could be captured again. in response, xiao liling reinforced the seal on the rat demon and then gestured with a flick of her hand. the light barrier began to whirl, and the rat demon was flung into the distance. xiao liling refrained from maintaining the rat demon¡¯s confinement for fear of exhausting the exquisite pearl¡¯s essence force. instead, she chose to leverage the remaining energy to propel the rat demon away. while xiao liling managed the rat demon, chen fei and bacca pursued the remnants of the dreamlike lotus. despite its explosion, the essence within its body lingered. it was crucial to prevent it from escaping. however, several arrows suddenly soared toward chen fei. swiftly evading each arrow, he leveraged ling jiahua¡¯s attack to propel himself forward even faster. ling jiahua was left bewildered by the outcome. just as he was about to give chase, he realized that chen fei was swiftly distancing himself. ma xuefei and a group of visceral tempering realm martial artists were also hot on the pursuit, their aim being the dreamlike lotus. ¡°sir, i strongly advise you to cease this pursuit!¡± ling jiahua shouted at chen fei, his anger palpable, before resuming his chase. ignoring ling jiahua, chen fei maintained his focus on the distance. it wasn¡¯t just ma xuefei and her companions in pursuit. others who had previously lurked in the shadows had seized this opportunity to join the chase. employing the soul chasing step technique, chen fei nimbly overtook ma xuefei and her companions. ¡°i told you to stop!¡± frustration marked ling jiahua¡¯s expression as he swung his blade at chen fei. the shield and sword formation unfurled, with chen fei exploiting ling jiahua¡¯s force to enhance his own speed. ling jiahua was taken aback, and as he moved to continue pursuit, chen fei¡¯s figure grew increasingly distant.. Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Sealing the Four Sides chapter 181: sealing the four sides translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ling jiahua gazed at chen fei¡¯s receding figure and suddenly remembered that this person was the one who had just exchanged moves with lei yingchao. before, they were at a distance, so ling jiahua hadn¡¯t paid much attention. now, only just realizing who chen fei was, ling jiahua finally understood lei yingchao¡¯s emotions at that moment. with such speed and agility, there were probably only a few individuals within the secret realm who could match it, and yet they encountered him. the key question was, wasn¡¯t chen fei just at the marrow tempering realm in terms of cultivation? why did his agility display such exaggeration? did he channel all of his talents into his agility? if chen fei had the cultivation of the visceral tempering realm, ling jiahua wouldn¡¯t have been so careless. and now, all they could do was watch helplessly as chen fei surpassed them, heading towards the true form of the dreamlike lotus. by the time they caught up, chen fei would likely have already escaped with the dreamlike lotus. ma xuefei let out a soft sigh from the side. she had intended to remind ling jiahua, but considering chen fei¡¯s spatial evasion technique and his long-distance speed, any reminder would likely be futile. as long as no one restrained chen fei, he could come and go as he pleased. this was the extreme convenience brought by his exceptional agility. ma xuefei¡¯s goal had always been similar, especially as an archer; she placed great emphasis on honing her agility. unfortunately, though ma xuefei¡¯s agility was decent, it couldn¡¯t reach this level. chen fei was oblivious to the thoughts of those behind him, his gaze firmly fixed on the direction in which the dreamlike lotus was escaping. ling jiahua¡¯s group didn¡¯t pose much threat and their agility and speed determined that they were unlikely to be in the first tier. but apart from them, there were others lurking around, waiting for an opportunity. if xiao liling¡¯s team successfully attacked the dreamlike lotus, these people who were observing from the surroundings would eventually pretend as if nothing had happened and leave quietly. after all, xiao liling¡¯s team was exceptionally large in numbers, and they had the support of spiritual artifacts. however, if the battle took an unexpected turn, their chance would come. those daring enough to observe from the sidelines possessed formidable strength; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t dare engage in such actions. not to mention other aspects, their agility was undoubtedly exceptional, for without it, they could seize the dreamlike lotus but might not have the chance to escape with their lives from this place. chen fei¡¯s speed was exceptionally outstanding. at the moment, there were three individuals about a dozen meters away who matched chen fei¡¯s speed. after observing for a moment, chen fei realized that all of them were at the visceral tempering realm in terms of cultivation, with one of them even at the peak of the visceral tempering realm. these people likely had their own teams before, but right now, only these three were able to keep up with the speed and chase after the dreamlike lotus. compared to these three, chen fei¡¯s marrow tempering realm cultivation stood out significantly. from the occasional glances these three gave, one could perceive their surprise and a hint of mockery. while chen fei¡¯s agility was formidable, the others couldn¡¯t overpower him in that aspect. however, they definitely could entangle him. once they engaged in combat, it wasn¡¯t about agility but required solid brute strength. chen fei remained expressionless, and bacca was currently sitting on chen fei¡¯s scabbard. unless bacca entered a berserk state, his speed relative to chen fei¡¯s would be slightly weaker. thus, chen fei leading bacca made things more convenient. of course, aside from this, if any trouble arose later, chen fei could suddenly release bacca to help fend off an immediate threat. the speed of the dreamlike lotus began to decrease. as a spiritual material, its natural movement was not significant. having already unleashed its potential during its self-explosion, its speed inevitably slowed down as time passed. ¡°consume the potion; the dreamlike lotus will likely counterattack later!¡± chen fei reached into his pocket and pulled out a water pouch, tilting his head back to drink the ice-cold soul elixir. as the potion entered his system, chen fei¡¯s slightly excited emotions due to the dreamlike lotus instantly cooled down, and all negative feelings seemed to dissipate. bacca took the water pouch handed to him by chen fei and also drank from it, causing his presence to become elusive. ¡°hahaha, let me have this spiritual ingredient; there will be repayment in the future!¡± an shijie burst into laughter, his steps flashing as he arrived in front of the dreamlike lotus. with a grab, he took hold of it. among the group, an shijie was the only one at the peak of the visceral tempering realm, which gave him sufficient confidence in his strength. ¡°buzz!¡± sensing a human approaching, the dreamlike lotus scanned its surroundings with its consciousness. however, an shijie coldly snorted, a beam of light flashing to protect his head. surprisingly, the dreamlike lotus¡¯s mental attack had no effect on an shijie. those daring to target the dreamlike lotus had naturally developed their own techniques for mental defense. of course, if the dreamlike lotus were in its peak state and not a spiritual artifact, it would be unable to withstand its mental attacks. but now, the dreamlike lotus had suffered considerable damage. only a trace of its core essence remained within it, making it unable to unleash the peak power of its mental attack. ¡°first clear out the others, ensure the spiritual material¡¯s safety, and then find a place. you and 1 can each take half. wouldn¡¯t that be wonderful?¡± duan yinfeng¡¯s figure appeared next to the dreamlike lotus, and she winked at an shijie. her flirtatious and charming intent was unmistakable as she extended her delicate hand, playfully aiming for an shijie¡¯s right arm, as if they were lovers engaging in playful banter. ¡°get lost!¡± an shijie¡¯s eyes widened, and he didn¡¯t even bother dodging her. he struck her with his elbow and simultaneously reached for the dreamlike lotus with his left hand. this kind of spiritually beneficial material like the dreamlike lotus was a welcome asset for enhancing mental strength. an shijie¡¯s goal was to claim it all for himself; there was no way he¡¯d share it with anyone else. nobody was allowed! ¡°thud!¡± a muffled sound rang out, and duan yinfeng¡¯s delicate face turned pale. she involuntarily flew backward. compared to an shijie¡¯s peak visceral tempering realm cultivation, duan yinfeng¡¯s level was somewhat lower. in this clash, the difference in their strength was enormous. within the sunken water pavilion, apart from a few select martial techniques, most of its contents were not particularly focused on combat prowess. an shijie coldly snorted. if it weren¡¯t for the critical moment, he would have made someone like duan yinfeng pay a heavy price for daring to reach out to him. based on their brief exchange just now, within ten moves, an shijie was confident he could take down duan yinfeng. even if she were a woman, an shijie wouldn¡¯t show any mercy. ¡°brute! duan yinfeng harbored a secret resentment but had little recourse. in terms of agility, an shijie was on par with her, and in terms of strength, he surpassed her by far. no matter how they fought, she was bound to be defeated. don¡¯t worry, senior sister. how about we share the dreamlike lotus?¡± a cheerful laughter resounded, and wei baolai appeared beside an shijie, his paper fan directed towards an shijie¡¯s head. although it was just a paper fan, at this moment, it seemed like an extraordinary sword, exuding a tremendous sharpness. an shijie¡¯s brow slightly furrowed, his expression turning more serious. a long blade appeared in his hand, directly swiping at the paper fan. ¡°clang!¡± the sound of metal clashing echoed. wei baolai¡¯s figure involuntarily faltered, and an shijie was affected as well. his movement towards the dreamlike lotus¡¯s left side paused momentarily. ¡°buzz!¡± seizing the opportunity, the dreamlike lotus released another mental shockwave, surging towards its surroundings. this mental impact seemed to have been accumulated for a long time. an shijie and his companions involuntarily stopped, their eyes filled with struggling emotions. taking advantage of the situation, the dreamlike lotus swiftly burrowed into the ground from within the encirclement formed by the three. ¡°whoosh!¡± chen fei¡¯s figure arrived at the spot where the dreamlike lotus disappeared. the fluctuation of the mental impact still lingered, but it was ineffective against chen fei. numerous details of the ground flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. suddenly, his figure shifted, appearing about a dozen meters away. a surge of tremendous force propelled him as he thrust his sword into the ground. ¡°bang!¡± the ground exploded, and the true form of the dreamlike lotus was blasted out. although it was a spiritual material, it wasn¡¯t truly adept at underground evasion. this attempt by the dreamlike lotus ended in failure. ¡°such a low cultivation dares to vie for it? get lost!¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s appearance, an shijie sneered. people of all levels were daring to come now¡ªsomeone at the marrow tempering realm actually wanted to participate. wealth and possessions incited human desires, but you also had to assess your own capabilities before attempting to snatch them. an shijie swung his blade, emitting a ferocious aura as he prepared to kill this overambitious marrow tempering realm cultivator. ¡°clang!¡± a sword and shield appeared and were shattered by the blade, but chen fei had already used the momentum to approach the dreamlike lotus. he grabbed it. the dreamlike lotus had unleashed consecutive mental shocks, and its already depleted core essence now lacked the strength to resist. chen fei easily grabbed hold of it. chen fei activated his internal energy, delving directly into the core essence of the dreamlike lotus. already on its last legs, the dreamlike lotus couldn¡¯t mount any meaningful resistance to chen fei¡¯s internal energy impact. its body quivered slightly, and its spiritual wisdom was erased. even a formidable creature like the dreamlike lotus met its end. chen fei had previously believed that the dreamlike lotus was invincible within the body-refining realm, but as events showed, the world was full of uncertainties. having powerful tools while having slightly less strength might lead to such outcomes. this applied not only to spiritual materials but also to martial practitioners, and even to all things in the world. ¡°capture the dreamlike lotus!¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s actions, wei baolai¡¯s eyes widened. his figure flashed, chasing after chen fei. this dreamlike lotus had already become a treasure that they three considered taboo. chen fei, a newly emerged marrow tempering realm cultivator, was simply provoking them, asking for a death wish! ¡°you, junior brother, the dreamlike lotus isn¡¯t easy to take. how about you give it to senior sister?¡± duan yinfeng softly chuckled, her gentle voice reaching chen fei¡¯s ears, trying to stir something within him. however, chen fei¡¯s heart was as calm as ice, impervious to her attempts. ¡°clang!¡± the sword shield flashed, blocking wei baolai¡¯s attack. taking advantage of the momentum, chen fei dashed toward a distant location. their agility was fairly similar among the four, with an shijie undoubtedly possessing the strongest combat power. if it came to a direct clash, chen fei wasn¡¯t confident he could surpass him. however, in the context of snatching the dreamlike lotus, there was no need for a head-on confrontation. chen fei only needed to seize the dreamlike lotus; when the time came, it would be a contest of who could flee faster. as the four engaged in a chase, chen fei paid no heed to the angry shouts behind him. as long as he didn¡¯t become trapped within the encirclement of the three, things should be fine. at this moment, chen fei continuously sensed his surroundings. the real danger hadn¡¯t passed yet, and it wasn¡¯t from the three behind him. the true danger came from the rat demon thrown by xiao liling¡ªit was the real threat. ¡°buzz!¡± the thousand origin technique suddenly revved up at high speed, a sense of impending crisis closing in. in the blink of an eye, chen fei¡¯s heart raced uncontrollably.. Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Sensing the Aperture Points chapter 182: sensing the aperture points translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation eternity moment! the thousand origin technique trembled, and with a mental technique, the whole world seemed to pause for a moment in chen fei¡¯s perception. chen fei looked up and saw an almost invisible black line, which had appeared not far away without him knowing when. it was the rat demon. after being thrown by xiao liling, the rat demon had ultimately set its sights on dreamlike lotus. once it obtained the dreamlike lotus, the rat demon had other ways to pursue and hunt down these humans. chen fei¡¯s advancing figure suddenly paused. he stepped forward with his right foot, his body retracting instead of advancing, unexpectedly rushing into the gap between an shijie and his two companions. this placed him within their encirclement. an shijie and his companions were momentarily stunned. just as they were about to instinctively strike, they also sensed that something was amiss. a savage aura was sweeping toward them from not far away, as if it could engulf them. rat demon! the hearts of the three trembled. they had seen the rat demon¡¯s strength clearly back at the water pool. while they were adept at body techniques, they didn¡¯t dare face the rat demon alone. originally, in their plan, they believed that the rat demon wouldn¡¯t return so quickly. after all, the dreamlike lotus had long escaped, and the rat demon shouldn¡¯t have been able to track it down. however, the rat demon had somehow managed to track them all the way here, disregarding even those who had attacked it, like xiao liling. now, they faced a dilemma. if they continued to fight for the dreamlike lotus, they would have to face the rat demon alone, the outcome uncertain. yet, the dreamlike lotus was right in front of them, and they were reluctant to give up so easily. duan yinfeng gritted her teeth. ultimately, fear overcame desire. her combat strength within the visceral tempering realm wasn¡¯t strong, and facing the rat demon was akin to courting death. when they came here just now, they hadn¡¯t even considered obtaining the entire dreamlike lotus. they had at most hoped to get some and then escape quickly. now that they hadn¡¯t obtained anything and the rat demon was pursuing them, duan yinfeng couldn¡¯t afford any more delay. she twisted her body and ran towards a distance. folding fan stealth! the folding fan in wei baolai¡¯s hand flickered and suddenly disappeared, reappearing next to chen fei. the folding fan transformed into a sharp blade, slashing toward the dreamlike lotus. wei baolai didn¡¯t dare to take the entire dreamlike lotus, as it would lead the rat demon to relentlessly hunt him down. however, not taking any of it was also unacceptable to wei baolai. as long as he could obtain a small portion of the dreamlike lotus and consume it, his mental power would undoubtedly increase. this was a crucial spiritual material that determined whether he could advance to the aperture tempering realm. wei baolai was determined to fight for it. an shijie roared, his body turning into a giant wave, completely blocking chen fei¡¯s retreat. the blade in his hand turned into coastal cliffs, pressing down on chen fei. ¡°bang!¡± the folding fan struck empty air, the blade cutting into the ground nearby, leaving behind a thin and long trench. the giant wave cleaved through, but it only shattered the illusion chen fei had created. chen fei¡¯s true body was already behind an shijie at this moment. if chen fei were to counterattack now, it would surely throw an shijie into chaos. however, there was no need for that now. the most crucial thing was to find a way to secure the dreamlike lotus. bacca! ¡°coming!¡± a massive figure suddenly appeared at chen fei¡¯s side. with a swift movement of his right hand, chen fei cleanly severed less than ten percent of the dreamlike lotus and then tossed it to an shijie. as for the remaining ninety percent of the dreamlike lotus, chen fei held it in his hand. the heart pearl fragment appeared, wrapping around the dreamlike lotus. then, chen fei madly dashed away toward the distance. fleetfoot! chen fei¡¯s speed increased slightly as he turned into a blur, disappearing from the view of the others. this was a plan chen fei had discussed with bacca. the rat demon would definitely not let go of the dreamlike lotus, so there had to be someone to divert its attention. an shijie and his companions were well-suited for this role. the heart pearl fragment couldn¡¯t completely conceal the aura of the dreamlike lotus. if they didn¡¯t give a portion of the dreamlike lotus to an shijie as bait, the rat demon could still track the dreamlike lotus. with this two-pronged approach, they could distract the rat demon¡¯s attention. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he heard roars and explosions from behind, indicating that bacca had already engaged the rat demon in a fight. as for an shijie and the others, they were likely being held up at the scene as well. after running about a mile away, chen fei, taking advantage of the empty surroundings, quickly summoned a wooden cabinet from his spatial grid. he then threw his jade token and the remaining dreamlike lotus into it. ¡°phew!¡± chen fei couldn¡¯t help but let out a breath of relief. the spatial grid blocked all auras, and no matter how strong the rat demon was, it couldn¡¯t be stronger than the monk within the heart pearl back then. if the monk couldn¡¯t see through the spatial grid, a first-level rat demon certainly wouldn¡¯t be able to either. chen fei identified the location and headed toward bacca¡¯s residence. now that he had obtained the dreamlike lotus, chen fei could easily consume it alone. however, he felt that a bit of integrity was necessary. bacca had countless medicinal materials accumulated over decades, and they would be needed to refine the dreamlike lotus later. at most, chen fei could deceive bacca later, leaving the majority of the dreamlike lotus for himself. chen fei ran cautiously back near the cave entrance without encountering any other incidents. without the fluctuations from the iron plate, and with chen fei being so careful, it would be extremely difficult for someone to intentionally find another person in such a vast mystic realm. however, this method will become less effective in the future. while the aura of cultivators might not be entirely constant, it does vary from individual to individual. as time goes on, when cultivators identify each other, it becomes more about recognizing the aura, the techniques they practice, and the moves they employ. with utmost caution, chen fei made his way back near the cave entrance without encountering any further incidents. there were no fluctuations from the iron plate, and with chen fei¡¯s vigilance, deliberately searching for someone in such an expansive secret realm would undoubtedly be exceedingly difficult. an hour later, bacca returned, and chen fei had already prepared the medicinal solution. he soaked the entire dreamlike lotus in it. the unique aura of the dreamlike lotus had long disappeared, and even if the rat demon¡¯s sense of smell were sharper, it wouldn¡¯t be able to track it here. bacca¡¯s appearance seemed somewhat miserable, much worse than when he went to find the strange locust tree. three of the roots on his head had directly withered, indicating significant losses. however, bacca didn¡¯t seem to mind at all at this moment. his eyes gleamed as he looked at the dreamlike lotus. bacca had worried that chen fei might have left, as memories of people often showed such behaviors. bacca wasn¡¯t sure if chen fei would do the same. fortunately, chen fei hadn¡¯t left and was waiting for bacca to return to share the dreamlike lotus. ¡°next, we¡¯re going to start preparing the medicinal solution. do you want to refine it for scholarly pursuits or for martial cultivation?¡± chen fei looked at bacca, a smile playing on his lips. bacca blinked. refine it for scholarly pursuits or for martial cultivation? but chen fei not running away had greatly increased bacca¡¯s trust in him. bacca believed that chen fei wouldn¡¯t deceive him. chen fei was a good human! an hour later, chen fei held a stone bowl containing eighty percent of the dreamlike lotus¡¯ medicinal power. ¡°this was bacca¡¯s own choice, it has nothing to do with me.¡± chen fei silently thought, then took a sip of the medicinal solution from the stone bowl. ¡°boom!¡± as if a deep tremor within his soul, chen fei¡¯s mental power surged. illusions filled his sea of consciousness as he tightly controlled it, vigorously employing the thousand origin technique. one day, two days, three days¡­ although most of the physical form of the dreamlike lotus had dissipated, leaving only its essence, the benefits it provided for mental power were far superior due to its essence compared to the lotus seeds and leaves. chen fei had been refining the medicinal solution for several days now, and his mental power had been continuously growing. even so, the medicinal power of the dreamlike lotus hadn¡¯t been fully digested yet. every time chen fei finished a period of refinement, he would pause and rest briefly before continuing his practice. bacca, on the other hand, had quickly assimilated the medicinal power of the dreamlike lotus. his strength had further increased, and he had started to assist chen fei in guarding. clearly, chen fei had completely gained bacca¡¯s trust. in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, his mental power had turned into countless threads, like a towering tree, securely guarding his mental essence within it. the mental power outside of the essence kept surging, allowing this mental tree to continuously grow. while chen fei was diligently refining the dreamlike lotus, conflicts in other parts of the secret realm started to intensify and become more frequent. as the one-month deadline approached, almost all the exploration that could be done within the secret realm had been completed. even the terrifying half bottle mountain had been entered by cultivators. of course, the ultimate outcome was unknown, and the group of individuals hadn¡¯t been seen again. in the later stages of the trial, the most important matter was on the table: the iron plates. only by gathering all five jade tokens could one become a true disciple. at that point, whether it was techniques or other resources for cultivation, they would be prioritized for true disciples. for a sect, aside from considering the strength of top fighters, the quality of disciples, especially the quality of true disciples, was a crucial factor. whether a sect¡¯s heritage could truly be carried on depended on how capable their true disciples were. this was why every sect placed a great deal of importance on their true disciples. the four factions within the secret realm were competing with each other, hoping that true disciples would not just be delicate flowers but could adapt to the harsh world of martial arts. survival of the fittest, the law of the jungle¡ªadvance or fall back! in a certain part of the mystic realm, guo linshan wiped blood off his face. he looked around, many were injured, and there had been numerous casualties. their group had unexpectedly fallen into an ambush, but fortunately, they had managed to endure and eventually turned the situation around. ¡°i should have enough jade tokens now.¡± guo linshan murmured to himself, leaning tiredly against a tree and thinking of chen fei. but guo linshan knew that with chen fei¡¯s strength, obtaining five jade tokens would surely be no problem. amidst the turmoil within the mystic realm, after nine days of receiving the dreamlike lotus, chen fei had finally absorbed all of its medicinal power. his mental sea had already transformed into a lush tree with numerous branches and leaves. ¡°my mental power has doubled directly.¡± feeling the situation within his mental sea, chen fei murmured to himself. mental power became increasingly challenging to grow as one progressed further, even more so than cultivating inner energy. yet, even so, as the essence of the dreamlike lotus was absorbed, his mental power skyrocketed, and faintly, chen fei even sensed the locations of his acupoints. however, chen fei didn¡¯t have a way to measure the acupoints, so he wasn¡¯t sure if he was correct. meanwhile, the internal energy within chen fei¡¯s body was rapidly circulating. due to the might of his mental power, he didn¡¯t need to expend any mental effort to operate his inner energy. moreover, due to the unique martial technique of the zeng family, the divine refinement chant, the stronger the mental power, the faster the inner energy cultivation. following this rhythm, chen fei wouldn¡¯t need to consume any spiritual materials. he could likely advance his cultivation to the visceral tempering realm within a month. and perhaps even faster! it seems like the mystic realm is about to end!¡± a jade token appeared in chen fei¡¯s hand, emitting strong fluctuations. it not only guided other jade tokens but also pointed to the portal leading out of the mystic realm. the mystic realm lasted for a month, but in reality, one could leave freely during the final three days, and there was more than one portal. although the four factions wanted their disciples to be tested through competition, they also didn¡¯t want to see everyone wiped out in the end. that would be going a bit too far. ¡°friend, are you leaving?¡± bacca emerged from the cave, seeing chen fei¡¯s alertness and suddenly asking. ¡°yes, i¡¯m leaving.¡± chen fei nodded. there were still three days left, and he could continue to search for some mystical ingredients. however, the drastically enhanced mental power had given chen fei a deeper understanding of this mystic realm. there were great dangers everywhere, from all directions, but the greatest danger lay in half bottle mountain. that ever-present sense of crisis constantly pressed on chen fei. simply obtaining spiritual materials must have already been done by others. those that were difficult to deal with, even relying on chen fei and bacca, probably couldn¡¯t be overcome due to insufficient strength. since that¡¯s the case, why not leave now and return to the primordial sword sect to accept the inheritance of a true disciple? Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Growth chapter 183: growth-type spiritual artifact translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation bacca¡¯s face revealed an expression of reluctance upon hearing that chen fei was truly leaving. bacca knew that chen fei always had to depart from here, and the fragments of human memories it absorbed had made it clear to bacca that the place it lived in was just a small corner of the world. beyond that lay a much broader expanse. chen fei came from the outside, as did all humans. when the time comes, everyone will leave here. bacca also had a bit of longing for the outside world, but it knew it couldn¡¯t leave. with its identity, the moment it appears outside, it would immediately be captured and most likely end up being used for alchemical purposes. ¡°will you come back to see me?¡± bacca stared at chen fei with wide eyes. compared to the friendship with the rabbit demon, bacca felt a strong connection with chen fei. at least, if chen fei were in danger, bacca wouldn¡¯t just use a single punch. ¡°if the opportunity arises.¡± chen fei looked at bacca, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face. he wasn¡¯t sure if this counted as a well-intentioned lie, but from what chen fei sensed, the tremendous changes in this realm weren¡¯t limited to just the spirit materials and beasts. the entire realm seemed to be elevating, somewhat similar to the advancement of a warrior¡¯s realm. if that were indeed the case, then second-tier demonic beasts would soon appear in this realm, equivalent to those in the aperture tempering realm for cultivators, and they wouldn¡¯t be rejected by the realm. precisely due to this perception, chen fei began to feel that this place was becoming extremely dangerous. beings like bacca were already on the verge of reaching the second-tier demonic realm. given the right opportunity, they could break through to the second tier. and there were many creatures like bacca in this current realm, so many that bacca wasn¡¯t even among the strongest. the half bottle mountain, chen fei only had to sense it slightly to detect the immense terror it contained. clearly, many powerful beings were currently in hiding, waiting for the realm¡¯s upgrade, after which they could all ascend together. the duration for this change was uncertain, chen fei couldn¡¯t estimate whether it would take a few months or perhaps the next moment. ¡°all right, it¡¯s a deal!¡± bacca extended its little fist, chen fei was momentarily puzzled but then understood and extended his fist as well, giving bacca¡¯s fist a light bump. this was their way of making a gentleman¡¯s agreement. half an hour later, chen fei left the position of the cave with a bag of herbs given by bacca. the quantity of herbs was substantial; bacca had gifted several plants with a century¡¯s worth of growth, a rarity in the outside world. after running a distance, chen fei stashed the most precious ones into his spatial grid and carried the rest. the ones he didn¡¯t hide were items chen fei presented openly, as he couldn¡¯t leave the sect without turning in anything, and it wouldn¡¯t sit well with the sect. there was also the jade token; chen fei had one on him to guide his way out. the remaining six were stored in his spatial grid. chen fei wanted to make contact with guo linshan first to check if he had enough tokens, before deciding how to handle the extra two. chen fei moved forward cautiously while sensing the surge of his mental power and observing the changes in his body. after a moment, a smile crept onto chen fei¡¯s face. besides the previously sensed surge in mental power that rapidly elevated his internal energy cultivation, chen fei found that his body¡¯s responsiveness had increased as he executed his body techniques. in a matter of moments, chen fei¡¯s face broke into a smile. in addition to the earlier surge in mental power, which accelerated the growth of his inner strength cultivation, he now discovered that his body¡¯s responsiveness had improved significantly as he utilized his body techniques. it was similar to the enhancement of his sensory acuity and bodily agility that usually accompanied advancement to a new realm. at this moment, the surge in mental power allowed every command he issued to his body to receive swift responses. previously, chen fei couldn¡¯t sense any delays in his body¡¯s reactions. however, compared to his previous state, he now clearly felt that his sensitivity had increased another notch. despite this incremental improvement, while chen fei was still in the marrow tempering realm and his cultivation method remained the same, his combat strength had grown remarkably. furthermore, he was able to efficiently harness every ounce of strength within his body. while it wouldn¡¯t be accurate to say that one unit of strength had become two, a thirty percent enhancement was more than sufficient. this was an incredibly exaggerated growth. the fluctuations emanating from the jade token grew increasingly distinct, indicating that he was nearing the exit of the sect. simultaneously, the jade token no longer picked up signals from the other jade tokens. clearly, the sect considered this trial to be approaching its conclusion. no longer did the sect require disciples to continue with the brutal fighting amongst themselves. climbing up a hill, chen fei looked ahead. following the guidance, there was roughly less than three miles left before he would officially leave this secret realm. just as chen fei was about to leave his current spot, his steps suddenly faltered, coming to a halt. a gentle breeze brushed by, causing the waist-high wild grass to sway with the wind. narrowing his eyes, chen fei surveyed his surroundings. his hair was blown back by the wind, revealing his forehead. in the next moment, the longbow on his back came into his left hand. an arrow was nocked onto the bowstring, and with a firm pull of chen fei¡¯s right arm, the arrow transformed into a streak of light, disappearing from his hand. ¡°boom!¡± like a heavy artillery strike, the thicket to the right was suddenly blasted apart, sending grass debris flying everywhere. simultaneously, a figure shot out from within the thicket, and upon closer inspection, it was clear that the palm of his right hand had been torn apart. evidently, the previous arrow had made it quite difficult for him to defend against. it¡¯s a misunderstanding!¡± feng dali shouted loudly, but his response was met with another arrow hurtling toward him. feng dali¡¯s expression slightly changed. although he had hurriedly caught the first arrow, he couldn¡¯t deceive himself about the force contained within it. feng dali sighed inwardly, running into a tough opponent at this juncture was unfortunate. he had only recently reached the marrow tempering realm, so what kind of terrifying archery and strength was this? ¡°bang!¡± in midair, feng dali lost his balance as the arrow hit him. he attempted to flee, but he realized several arrows were headed his way. feng dali was filled with dread, wildly wielding the longsword in his hand and desperately fleeing into the distance. ¡°you rascal, don¡¯t harm my senior brother!¡± another voice shouted from another direction, and three figures jumped out of the thicket. however, they merely called out; they didn¡¯t dare to charge forward. feng dali was the strongest among the four of them in terms of cultivation and combat prowess. yet, he had been pushed into a precarious situation by just a few arrows. if they dared to rush forward, they would likely be shot before even approaching chen fei. their intention for jumping out was more about diverting chen fei¡¯s attention, giving feng dali a chance to escape. however, chen fei, upon hearing their shouts, didn¡¯t respond at all. he continued to shoot arrows at feng dali. in just a moment, his quiver was left with less than half its contents. ¡°all!¡± an arrow grazed feng dali¡¯s thigh, the explosion ripping through the flesh on the side of his thigh. he couldn¡¯t help but cry out in pain. yet, after that shout, he gritted his teeth and fled into the distance. the other three saw feng dali¡¯s miserable state and were all shocked. none of them dared to call out anymore. they too fled frantically in different directions. it was astonishing. a marrow tempering cultivator skilled in archery had the four of them retreating rather than approaching. they could only desperately run away, terrified of moving too slowly. chen fei watched as feng dali and the others disappeared, then he lowered the bow in his hand. intercepting others on the road meant being prepared for counterattacks. if feng dali hadn¡¯t been injured just now, chen fei might have continued to attack. shouldering the bow and arrows, chen fei continued on toward the indicated location. over the next three miles, he encountered no more road-blocking individuals. apart from the secret realm being extensive and the road-blockers being too dispersed, the ghastly scream of feng dali might have made the others wary and caused them to avoid chen fei¡¯s direction. finally, after chen fei jumped onto a huge rock, he saw a spatial ripple several hundred meters ahead. a portal was shimmering with ripples. that was the exit. there were several exits like this within the secret realm. by now, the jade token had sensed the proximity of the exit. as long as inner energy was infused into the jade token, it would rapidly pull the body towards the exit, sending the person out of the secret realm. this measure was considered the sect¡¯s final act of gentleness during this trial, ensuring you wouldn¡¯t be cornered by a group of people before reaching the exit. at this moment, around ten meters from the portal, dozens of people were gathered, exchanging resources amongst themselves. many had even set up stalls directly. this time, the secret realm was much more dangerous than the previous records had indicated. however, the resources that could be obtained within the realm had also increased significantly. aside from the spiritual materials, even just the herbs from several decades¡¯ growth, while not exactly abundant, could still be found with careful searching. in addition to the herbs, there were some ores used for crafting weapons, and even soils that were hard to come by in the outside world. people were bringing these items out to sell or exchange. chen fei observed from a distance for a while, not detecting any danger. only then did he approach with confidence. there were no loud haggling cries. instead, those interested in certain items would quietly negotiate. occasionally, there might be intense arguments, but they would quickly be settled as well. there wasn¡¯t a powerful force keeping order here. the slightest friction could lead to chaos. however, this place had its own set of unwritten rules: everyone hoped to acquire what satisfied them. therefore, there was some risk involved in exchanges here, but many people were willing to try, especially given the demand for the jade tokens. in the sect¡¯s true transmission trial, collecting five jade tokens was the goal. how one acquired them didn¡¯t matter to the sect¡ªwhether it was through theft, aggression, or other forms of exchange, the sect didn¡¯t intervene. in the martial world, strength was respected, but that wasn¡¯t the only aspect. entanglement over interests was ubiquitous. as long as you achieved your objectives, the methods were secondary. everyone here seemed cautious, wary of one another. the slightest misstep could trigger the jade token to pull them out of the mystic realm, ensuring a level of safety. ¡°clockstone milk?¡± chen fei stopped in front of a stall, where a milky-white liquid was contained in a crudely-made stone bowl, not even the size of a fingernail. chen fei observed it carefully and confirmed that it was indeed clockstone milk. clockstone milk couldn¡¯t enhance one¡¯s cultivation, as it wasn¡¯t a spiritual material for consumption. it had other uses, like in crafting. chen fei wasn¡¯t skilled in crafting, but he knew that there was a unique crafting method within the sect. this method allowed several spiritual materials to be melted and gradually transformed from semi-spiritual weapons into spiritual weapons. the green ridge sword of feng xiupu was actually created using this method, as were many of the elders¡¯ spiritual weapons within the sect.. Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Prepare for a Plan chapter 184: prepare for a plan translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation a branch of the zhuhong fruit tree, torn off by bacca in the past, was given to chen fei. the branch wasn¡¯t small in volume, but luckily it could be bent. after chen fei tied it up, he threw it into the spatial grid. upon receiving the branch, chen fei¡¯s first thought was to refine a spiritual sword of his own. the steel sword he currently held in his hand was actually quite average in terms of toughness and sharpness, after all, it was just an ordinary tool. because he often used it until it broke, chen fei had prepared several of them in the spatial grid. if he could have a spiritual sword, or even a semi-spiritual sword, then for a considerable period of time, chen fei wouldn¡¯t need to worry about weapons. and now, his cultivation was on the verge of breaking through the marrow tempering realm, and his mental power had surged due to the influence of the dreamlike lotus. chen fei was quite confident in his ability to break through to the aperture tempering realm. considering a future spiritual sword at this moment was a form of preparation. ¡°how much of the clockstone milk do you have?¡± chen fei looked up at wei zongzhu. how much do you need?¡± wei zongzhu raised his head. he had a full beard, and a scar crossed his forehead. his voice was rough. ¡°do you have this amount?¡± chen fei patted the water bag at his waist. clockstone milk was either hard to find or in reasonable quantities if found. since it was mainly used for refining, the value depended on the amount one possessed. too little clockstone milk would be of little use in refining. ¡°two bags and a jade token.¡± wei zongzhu carefully sized up chen fei, then closed his eyes. because at this moment, the fluctuations between the jade tokens had disappeared, and wei zongzhu had no idea how many jade tokens chen fei had on him. however, a mere marrow tempering realm cultivator within this mystic realm was already rare. to obtain more jade tokens would require extraordinary luck. wei zongzhu didn¡¯t expect chen fei to offer a high price, his attitude appeared somewhat indifferent. chen fei didn¡¯t really mind wei zongzhu¡¯s attitude. it was just that the price was a bit high. on the way here, he had overheard various bartering prices involving items. the purchasing power of jade tokens was astonishingly high. after all, it was related to the inheritance of true disciple teachings. although it was only the third-to-last day, the price would probably skyrocket on the last day. however, that would also be the most dangerous time. the fragile order here would undoubtedly be shattered. even though there was the pull of jade tokens as an assurance, what if there were other unexpected circumstances? anyway, chen fei wouldn¡¯t stay until the last day. ¡°younger junior brother?¡± a surprised voice rang out, and chen fei turned to see the figure of guo lingshan. chen fei was somewhat astonished, as there was no movement at all from the twin stone in his pocket. it seemed that guo lingshan had lost them. ¡°i told you, with junior brother chen¡¯s abilities, no matter how dangerous this mystic realm is, there are few things that can threaten him.¡± jiao xiangyuan stood by, observing chen fei. he noticed that chen fei¡¯s energy and spirit were at their peak state. compared to when they had parted ways initially, it seemed like he had made even more progress. on the other hand, for them, compared to back then, not only had over half of the personnel been lost, leaving only six people, but everyone was also injured, and their energy and spirits were at a low point. recent battles had indeed taken a toll. ¡°senior brother jiao, senior brother guo!¡± chen fei bowed his hand and looked at the several people behind jiao xiangyuan. most of them had a feeling of rebirth after a calamity; they had all breathed a sigh of relief upon arriving here. and within each person¡¯s expression, there was a trace of excitement, indicating that their gains were substantial. jiao xiangyuan smiled, patting chen fei on the shoulder, and with the others, he walked further in. they were evidently interested in exchanging resources here. zeng jing¡¯an observed chen fei from the side. she felt that chen fei seemed to have become stronger compared to last time, but it was difficult to pinpoint where exactly he had grown. zeng jing¡¯an had been fortunate this time and survived the trial, while the stronger mu yuanzhang had died. zeng jing¡¯an had given up on her plans to continue opposing chen fei. currently, chen fei was only in the marrow tempering realm, yet his combat strength was already astonishing. what would it be like when he reached the aperture tempering realm? by then, as true disciples, the gap between them would only grow wider. continuing to hold grudges would yield no benefits whatsoever. seeing chen fei looking over, zeng jing¡¯an smiled, nodded, and quickly followed jiao xiangyuan¡¯s steps. chen fei was somewhat surprised to glance at zeng jing¡¯an, and he nodded in acknowledgment. as the others walked away, chen fei turned to guo lingshan, whispering, ¡°senior brother guo, do you have all the jade tokens you need?¡± ¡°they¡¯re all there, and i even have an extra one. junior brother, how about you? do you have enough? i can give you this one.¡± guo lingshan¡¯s expression was slightly excited; after all, this signified the completion of the true disciple trial. surviving this life-and-death situation was the most important part of this endeavor. hearing guo lingshan¡¯s words, chen fei felt a warm sentiment. it seemed that they had thought of the same thing. ¡°i¡¯ve collected enough, and i even have two extras,¡± chen fei said with a smile. guo lingshan¡¯s eyes lit up involuntarily as he said, ¡°junior brother, you¡¯re really impressive.¡± guo lingshan glanced at the stalls ahead and continued in a hushed voice, ¡°with the surplus jade tokens, we can exchange resources or do some favors for fellow disciples.¡± chen fei nodded slightly. however, there weren¡¯t many fellow disciples here at the moment, so they could only exchange resources. and when it came to favors, their value depended on whether others acknowledged them. if they did, they were valuable; if not, they were worthless. the sect required participants to exchange their gains in the mystic realm for contribution points, but it wasn¡¯t entirely mandatory. only materials for refining aperture breaking pills and precious spiritual materials like the dreamlike lotus had to be turned in. other items could be kept or exchanged at the individual¡¯s discretion. chen fei and guo lingshan began walking around, not only among the stalls but also around those who didn¡¯t have stalls. they would listen in on their conversations as well. in less than the time it takes to burn incense, the two had gained a better understanding of the situation. chen fei pondered and realized that the resources most people were willing to exchange weren¡¯t extremely precious. the truly valuable items were often consumed immediately upon being obtained. presently, most of what was circulating were items that couldn¡¯t be immediately converted into power, such as clockstone milk. chen fei returned to wei zongzhu¡¯s stall. wei zongzhu glanced up at chen fei and took a longer look at guo lingshan beside him. ¡°how are you considering?¡± wei zongzhu whispered. ¡°five bags of clockstone milk for one jade token. two bags are barely enough for refining. the more, the better,¡± chen fei replied. ¡°i don¡¯t have that much clockstone milk; i¡¯ve given a lot to others.¡± wei zongzhu shook his head. seeing that chen fei seemed genuinely interested and willing to exchange jade tokens, wei zongzhu hesitated for a moment. he took out a piece of ore from his pocket and said, ¡°gold stone, two pieces this size, plus two bags of clockstone milk, in exchange for one jade token. how about that?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression flickered slightly. gold stone could also be used for refining, typically to sharpen the edge of a blade and increase its sharpness. two pieces of gold stone plus two bags of clockstone milk ¨C the value of this offer wasn¡¯t much different from the prices others around them were giving. ¡°deal! h chen fei nodded and reached into his sleeve, but in reality, he retrieved a jade token from his spatial grid and placed it in his hand. wei zongzhu¡¯s expression brightened slightly. he observed the jade token, found no issues, and then took out the gold stone and clockstone milk from his bag. the two smoothly completed the exchange without any counterfeit items or surprises. chen fei squeezed the gold stone in his hand and a smile graced his face. he had already collected quite a bit of what he needed to craft the semi-spiritual sword. after leaving the mystic realm, he would continue gathering some more. then, he could start working on crafting it. ¡°i also have other items here. see if there¡¯s anything you need.¡± taking what they needed, wei zongzhu¡¯s face was full of smiles as he began promoting other items. however, chen fei glanced at a few and shook his head. while these were all good items, they weren¡¯t what chen fei needed. chen fei and guo lingshan continued to stroll around. as time passed, more and more people gathered at the exit. finally, chen fei managed to obtain another soft jade gold, which could also be used to craft a semi-spiritual sword. after a brief moment, guo lingshan also exchanged his extra jade token for something else. chen fei and guo lingshan reunited and were discussing whether to leave directly when a group of people on horseback came running from the distance. ¡°it¡¯s xiao liling!¡± curiosity flashed in guo lingshan¡¯s eyes as he looked over, but seeing the leader, his expression turned serious. a few days ago, the two sides had crossed paths. guo lingshan and the others were attacking a demon beast when xiao liling appeared. without hesitation, jiao xiangyuan led his group to retreat, not daring to linger even a moment longer. xiao liling¡¯s reputation had recently become prominent within the mystic realm due to the exquisite pearl. among the participants in the mystic realm, only two individuals possessed spiritual artifacts. the other one had led their group directly to the half bottle mountain and had yet to be seen again. only xiao liling and her entourage roamed other parts of the mystic realm, sweeping through and claiming everything. no one dared to resist. with the spiritual tool, so many people surrounded xiao liling that other teams had no capacity to fight back. this was the power possessed by the top families among various sects. as long as a top-tier powerhouse emerged within the clan, they could protect the family for generations. it was both helpless and realistic. ¡°i heard they only encountered trouble at the dreamlike lotus area, which allowed the dreamlike lotus to escape, and they suffered significant losses,¡± guo lingshan commented with a somewhat schadenfreude tone. chen fei smiled faintly. among xiao liling¡¯s group, he saw ma xuefei, pan baoxue with his severed arm, and lei yingzhao. chen fei was somewhat surprised that lei yingzhao had survived. he had been on the brink of death after being attacked by the rat demon. he didn¡¯t expect that he would be saved in the end. ¡°senior brother, let¡¯s go.¡± chen fei didn¡¯t want to run into ma xuefei and the others; that would only lead to trouble. although they were unlikely to know that chen fei had taken the dreamlike lotus, it was better to avoid any complications. ¡°alright!¡± guo lingshan nodded and, along with chen fei, activated their jade tokens. following the force, they were pulled towards the exit. many others had made the same choice, and in a blink of an eye, a dozen or so people vanished in a flash of light. pan baoxue gazed into the distance and seemed to have glimpsed a familiar figure just now. he touched his severed arm, his eyes darkening. emerging from the mystic realm¡¯s exit, that peculiar feeling of being unsteady returned. whether due to his mental power or not, chen fei adjusted even quicker this time, stabilizing his body in an instant. chen fei looked around. many people were gazing at them. feng xiupu quickly arrived by chen fei¡¯s side. seeing that chen fei and guo lingshan were unharmed, he couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. chen fei and guo lingshan weren¡¯t the first disciples to exit, so those outside already knew that the mystic realm had undergone significant changes and had become even more perilous than before. ¡°do you have all your jade tokens?¡± wu guangyin also approached chen fei and guo lingshan, his gaze turning towards guo lingshan. after all, guo lingshan was the true disciple seed, while chen fei could be considered just training experience. guo lingshan theatrically took out five jade tokens from his pocket. feng xiupu couldn¡¯t help but crack a smile next to him.. Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Automatic Cultivation chapter 185: automatic cultivation translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°not bad!¡± wu guangyin¡¯s face lit up with a faint smile when he saw the five jade tokens. he nodded slightly and said, ¡°go over there to register, and also make sure to count the contents of your package.¡± ¡°alright.¡± guo linshan nodded, but he didn¡¯t move. instead, he looked toward chen fei. seeing guo linshan¡¯s action, wu guangyin unexpectedly glanced at chen fei. not only wu guangyin but even feng xiupu was also somewhat surprised as he looked at chen fei. guo linshan¡¯s gesture clearly indicated that chen fei should have also obtained the five jade tokens and wanted to go over to register together. however, chen fei was only at the marrow tempering realm cultivation level. from other disciples who had come out earlier, it was known that within the mystic realm, both demonic beasts and mystical ingredients had undergone significant mutations. cultivating at the visceral tempering realm within the mystic realm posed a threat to life if not cautious. and at the marrow tempering realm, a slight lack of attention could lead to a situation of death. guo linshan, being at the initial stage of the visceral tempering realm and managing to collect all five jade tokens, exceeded wu guangyin¡¯s expectations. even feng xiupu had little confidence in whether guo linshan could gather all five jade tokens. after all, most of the cultivators undergoing trials in the mystic realm were at a similar level or even stronger. guo linshan¡¯s ability to obtain the five jade tokens was largely due to luck. of course, luck sometimes was also a component of a person¡¯s strength. chen fei looked at the gazes of wu guangyin and the others, took out the five jade tokens from the package, and held them in his palm. a glint flashed in feng xiupu¡¯s eyes. chen fei had actually managed to collect all five jade tokens. for this time¡¯s trial of true transmission, only guo linshan and chen fei from his sect participated, and both had obtained enough jade tokens. feng xiupu had high expectations for chen fei, but those were mainly directed toward the true transmission trial several years later. he believed that chen fei obtaining the inheritance of a true disciple wouldn¡¯t be an issue, but he was thinking about the future, not this time. this time was more about letting chen fei experience it in advance and accumulate some experience for the true transmission trial a few years later. feng xiupu never doubted whether chen fei could become a true disciple, but it certainly wouldn¡¯t be in this trial. moreover, since learning about the massive changes in the mystic realm, feng xiupu had some regrets. he regretted allowing chen fei to participate in the trial so early. if any unexpected events occurred midway, that would be what vexed feng xiupu the most. fortunately, both chen fei and guo linshan had come out safely. and now, a huge surprise was unfolding before them. ¡°excellent!¡± seeing the jade tokens in chen fei¡¯s hand, wu guangyin¡¯s eyes were filled with astonishment. then he nodded slightly. regardless of how chen fei managed to gather these five jade tokens, it was an achievement on chen fei¡¯s part. ¡°go ahead and register. once you pass the test of character upon your return to the sect, you will also receive the inheritance of a true disciple.¡± wu guangyin patted chen fei¡¯s shoulder to encourage him. it had been many years since a disciple at the marrow tempering realm had qualified in the trial for true transmission. the earliest instance dated back thirty years ago when a disciple like that emerged from within the sect. unfortunately, this disciple became too impatient when attempting to break through to the aperture tempering realm and failed. after gesturing their appreciation to wu guangyin and the others, chen fei and guo linshan walked toward the positions of the sect¡¯s disciples responsible for registration. at this moment, many people had their gaze fixed on the two of them, especially the fellow disciples participating in the trial. their eyes were filled with envy. the number of jade tokens in the hands of chen fei and guo linshan had already been seen by them. in this trial for true transmission, the two of them had become the ultimate winners. guo linshan handed over the package to the disciple responsible for registration. most of the mystical ingredients that could be consumed within the mystic realm had been directly ingested by guo linshan. only those that couldn¡¯t be immediately converted were kept. apart from the materials guo linshan had gathered himself, a significant portion had been acquired as spoils of battle from clashes with other cultivators. the battles within the mystic realm were fierce, involving ambushes and counter-ambushes. however, it had to be said that it was precisely due to this element that the members of guo linshan¡¯s team managed to gather enough jade tokens. ¡°all of it for exchange!¡± ¡°the total contribution value is 13,600 points.¡± the disciple responsible for registration said softly, and a smile appeared on guo linshan¡¯s face. the sect had always been very fair in its acquisition of items from the mystic realm and would even offer a slight premium. so, handing over the gains from the mystic realm to the sect wouldn¡¯t lead to any losses. when it was chen fei¡¯s turn to hand over his package, he left behind the materials needed to refine the spiritual sword and the herbs given by bacca. chen fei didn¡¯t have much to offer to the sect. most of what he had obtained had already been converted into his own strength. 3,100 contribution points.¡± the disciple responsible for registration provided the number, and chen fei nodded slightly without objection. chen fei and guo linshan returned to the side of feng xiupu, who couldn¡¯t contain his smile. having two more true disciple members in the sect was undoubtedly a joyful addition. feng xiupu encouraged chen fei and guo linshan a few more times before letting them rest on the side. as time passed, the number of people leaving the mystic realm gradually increased, and the noise level grew louder. chen fei paid no attention to the outside world but instead continuously examined his own state. the most important aspect was, of course, the surge in his mental power. during his time in the mystic realm, chen fei had vaguely sensed the presence of his acupoints. now, as chen fei meditated in tranquility, that elusive feeling once again surfaced. without a dedicated method to measure his acupoints, chen fei didn¡¯t dare to experiment at will for fear of damaging them, which would be more detrimental than beneficial. however, not being able to pinpoint the acupoints precisely didn¡¯t mean chen fei couldn¡¯t observe them. as he concentrated his attention, especially with the meticulous control of the thousand origin technique, that elusive sensation gradually became clearer. through the perspective of his mind, chen fei seemed to see a tiny point. this point wandered within a small area of his body and wasn¡¯t fixed in one place. at this stage, chen fei had roughly confirmed that this should be the location of a certain acupoint within the human body. to break through to the aperture tempering realm, he would need to use his mental power to stabilize the acupoint and then carefully excavate it. the aperture tempering realm was essentially a process of continuously locating and then breaking through the acupoints. upon breaking through an acupoint, one would officially step into the aperture tempering realm, distancing oneself from cultivators at the body tempering realm. not only would their combat power increase significantly, but their lifespan would also greatly extend. chen fei had occasionally heard feng xiupu mention that the human body contained numerous acupoints, and advancing to the aperture tempering realm involved opening up these acupoints. the quantity of opened acupoints determined one¡¯s cultivation and strength in the aperture tempering realm. of course, chen fei was still some distance away from this point. at that time, even feng xiupu had only briefly mentioned it without going into detail. chen fei shifted his attention away from the concept of acupoints. there was no need to rush into the aperture tempering realm; he had just reached the marrow tempering realm. it would be more suitable to contemplate acupoints after breaking through to the visceral tempering realm. with his mental power expanding, chen fei began to observe how the inner energy flowed through his meridians. since completely refining the dreamlike lotus and experiencing a doubling of his mental power, the operation of the origin connection technique no longer required chen fei¡¯s conscious effort. the origin connection technique automatically transported inner energy as if it had become instinctual¡ªmuch like breathing or the beating of the heart. chen fei¡¯s mental power had become proficient in controlling the continuous improvement of his inner energy cultivation. presently, chen fei was in a constant state of cultivating his inner energy. as for the burden on his meridians due to inner energy circulation, with the meticulous control of the thousand origin technique, this burden was minimized. anyway, chen fei couldn¡¯t sense any pressure on his meridians from his inner energy cultivation now. everything felt natural, and even eating and sleeping didn¡¯t impede his rapid increase in strength. ¡°no wonder the phase after body refining is spirit refining. the effect of mental power on strength growth is incredibly evident.¡± such thoughts crossed chen fei¡¯s mind. his mental power was undoubtedly exceptional within the marrow tempering realm; the mental power of typical cultivators in this realm had a significant gap compared to chen fei¡¯s. of course, there must also be cultivators in the visceral tempering realm with mental power intensity similar to chen fei¡¯s, or even stronger. the protection top-tier experts provided to their descendants exceeded ordinary people¡¯s imagination. a treasure as precious as the dreamlike lotus, which was considered highly valuable within chen fei¡¯s level, was likely viewed differently by top-tier experts. just as chen fei regarded the flying ascent pill with a vastly different perspective compared to when he was in pingyin county. back then, even the flying ascent pill was hard to come by in pingyin county. this was due to standing at different levels and having completely different perspectives. one should never use their own viewpoint to speculate about those who are stronger than them. just as when chen fei saw the exquisite pearl within the mystic realm, he hadn¡¯t imagined that even cultivators at the body tempering realm could use spiritual tools so effortlessly. however, for families with top-tier experts, it wasn¡¯t standard practice, but the difference was negligible. time passed quickly during cultivation. in just three days, the exit of the mystic realm closed, marking the complete end of this trial for true transmission. there might still be disciples left inside the mystic realm, but given a three-day grace period, if you hadn¡¯t come out by then, you wouldn¡¯t be able to. perhaps something was keeping you entangled, but the rule set by the four sects was clear. standing on the side, chen fei watched the people in the valley. a month ago, there were over four hundred trial disciples who entered the mystic realm. among them, roughly half were at the visceral tempering realm, and the other half at the marrow tempering realm. now, after a month had passed, there were fewer than fifty cultivators at the marrow tempering realm still standing here. nearly two hundred of those in the marrow tempering realm were forever trapped within the mystic realm. the marrow tempering realm suffered heavy losses, but the visceral tempering realm cultivators fared better. chen fei estimated roughly. there were less than a hundred visceral tempering realm cultivators still standing here. moreover, he had just heard from guo linshan that not every visceral tempering realm cultivator who came out had obtained all five jade tokens. many jade tokens were lost along with the deaths of true disciple candidates, scattered throughout the various dangerous locations within the mystic realm. ¡°farewell, everyone!¡± wu guangyin arched his hand towards pu yundong and the others, then turned and left the valley with the members of the primordial sword sect. the upheaval within the mystic realm and the trial for true transmission had been one of the most brutal in recent decades. wu guangyin needed to report the situation to the sect leader, and afterward, it was likely that the four sects would undertake a purification of this mystic realm. chen fei speculated that the mystic realm was undergoing a transformation, which the likes of wu guangyin, marrow tempering realm experts, would undoubtedly have considered. however, since they hadn¡¯t truly entered the mystic realm, they were still unaware of the actual events transpiring within. they didn¡¯t know what had happened and what kind of turmoil had led to such rapid changes.. Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Elemental Spiritual Pool chapter 186: elemental spiritual pool translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation an hour later, everyone returned to the primordial sword sect, and all members disbanded on the spot. feng xiupu brought guo linshan back to the courtyard. the disciples that feng xiupu had been instructing had already gathered here. when they learned that both guo linshan and chen fei had passed the true inheritance trial, everyone was extremely surprised. guo linshan¡¯s success could be somewhat expected, after all, he had always been the senior brother of their group, and his strength was evident to all. with a bit of luck, passing this true inheritance trial was still a possibility. but the fact that chen fei, who had been practicing with training partners, also passed the trial was quite bewildering. in the history of the primordial sword sect, such occurrences were very rare. chen fei was not yet considered an official disciple of the true inheritance because there was still a test of character within the sect. however, if he could pass the trial within the mystic realm, there was no reason for him to stumble at this stage. ¡°you¡¯re amazing, junior brother chen!¡± luo jun exclaimed with envy. this was the inheritance of a true inheritance disciple, and it could be said that by crossing this step, chen fei¡¯s status was already completely different from that of an inner disciple. not only his status, but also his future development, would be entirely different. for inner disciples like luo jun, their goal had always been to inherit the true inheritance. however, achieving this was a rare feat. just like chen fei¡¯s acquaintances from the strange wind realm, such as ge hongjie and others, they did not possess the identity of true inheritance disciples. therefore, they had to cultivate to the peak of the visceral tempering realm on their own and find a method to unify their acupoints before attempting a breakthrough. a successful breakthrough would naturally change everything, and they would even be granted the techniques of the aperture tempering realm. but many stumbled at this step. without the sect¡¯s bestowed aperture breaking pills and considering their age, it was truly difficult to break through relying solely on their own strength. it¡¯s not that there was no hope, but the probability became very low unless they possessed extraordinary talent. after half an hour, the crowd dispersed. feng xiupu gave a few more instructions to chen fei and guo linshan before letting them leave. most of what needed to be said had already been discussed during their time in the valley. returning to the sect at this time was to allow chen fei and guo linshan to rest and relax after the tension within the mystic realm. chen fei returned to his dwelling and used a carrier pigeon to inform chi defeng, asking him to bring the medicinal ingredients tomorrow. chen fei didn¡¯t need much adjustment. although there were dangers within the mystic realm, in the last few days, he had been under the protection of bacca, refining the dreamlike lotus. after returning to the sect, chen fei¡¯s first task was to dive back into making money. he planned to participate in the character test for the true inheritance disciples in a few days. passing it would allow him to directly receive the inheritance of the true inheritance disciple¡¯s techniques. at that point, expenses would inevitably increase once again. primarily because, after all this time, chen fei still owed feng xiupu fifty thousand taels of silver, which made him feel somewhat ashamed. the expenses piled up, indeed, were quite substantial. for five consecutive days, chen fei immersed himself in alchemy. in this round of alchemical endeavors, he discovered the benefits of his heightened mental strength: alchemy became much easier. the changes in the properties of the medicinal ingredients within the cauldron, though chen fei was already quite adept at understanding them, previously required his constant attention to adjust with his internal energy in a timely manner. otherwise, given chen fei¡¯s fiery alchemical method, a slight delay might result in an exploding cauldron. however, now with the transformation of his mental strength, he only needed to pay a bit of attention to easily control the changes in the properties of the medicinal ingredients within the cauldron. this made chen fei considerably more relaxed. even though he intentionally extended the duration of his alchemical process, his level of fatigue was much lighter than before. ¡°knock, knock!¡± chen fei was in the midst of concocting pills when a knocking sound reached him. ¡°who is it? chen fei used his internal energy to open the door and looked outside. a unfamiliar disciple of the primordial sword sect stood there¡ªsomeone chen fei had never seen before. qian guangji was about to speak, but upon seeing chen fei busy with alchemy, he paused. it was well-known that alchemists disliked interruptions during their work as it could easily lead to distraction and cause the pills to explode. chen fei¡¯s alchemical abilities were no secret, especially considering his status as a seventh-grade alchemist in the alchemist alliance. before coming, qian guangji was already aware of this. ¡°it¡¯s alright. you can speak your mind,¡± chen fei said to qian guangji. while before entering the mystic realm, disturbing chen fei¡¯s alchemical process might not have been appropriate, now this kind of conversation-alchemy mix posed no pressure on him. only when crafting pill veins would he need to be more serious. ¡°i hope i¡¯m not disturbing you, junior brother chen, during your alchemy.¡± qian guangji was somewhat surprised by chen fei¡¯s ability to converse so naturally while alchemizing. although he wasn¡¯t an alchemist himself, chen fei¡¯s behavior seemed somewhat unusual, especially since the flames of alchemy were enveloping the cauldron. ¡°since junior brother chen is busy, i¡¯ll be brief. does junior brother chen have any intention to sell aperture breaking pills?¡± qian guangji whispered, his gaze closely fixed on chen fei, observing any changes in his expression. ¡°i have no intention. i will use the aperture breaking pill myself.¡± upon hearing the mention of aperture breaking pills, chen fei¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly. he then smiled knowingly; it seemed someone had set their sights on his aperture breaking pills. but this was only natural. after all, he was at the visceral tempering realm and had a significant chance of obtaining aperture breaking pills. among the disciples who had passed the true inheritance trial, it seemed that chen fei¡¯s aperture breaking pills were the most likely to be obtained. of course, chen fei had yet to pass the sect¡¯s character test, so the aperture breaking pills were not yet truly his. however, almost no one doubted that chen fei would fail the character test. in this situation, it was only natural for someone to approach chen fei and see if there was any hope. ¡°junior brother chen, don¡¯t be too hasty to refuse. you might want to hear our conditions first,¡± qian guangji said with a smile after being declined. ¡°i¡¯ve heard that junior brother chen is gathering materials to refine the half-spirit sword. there might still be some components missing, and we could provide those for you. aside from that, we can accelerate your breakthrough to the visceral tempering realm, provide alchemical pills for that, and even grant you access to the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool for a day.¡± a grand offer indeed! chen fei looked at qian guangji unexpectedly and lightly tapped the lid of the cauldron. in an instant, the fragrance of medicinal herbs permeated the entire room. being aware of chen fei¡¯s intention to refine the half-spirit sword wasn¡¯t surprising. after all, back at the valley, the attending disciples had seen the spirit materials he had, many of which were meant for crafting the half-spirit sword. the spirit materials he had displayed then were still missing a substantial portion needed to refine the half-spirit sword. to replenish these would require significant resources¡ªcertainly not less than purchasing a half-spirit weapon. however, they didn¡¯t know that chen fei had already acquired the branch of the zhuhong fruit tree. as long as he had the funds, acquiring the other materials wouldn¡¯t be difficult. therefore, this aspect had no appeal for chen fei. as for accelerating his breakthrough to the visceral tempering realm, chen fei was already on the verge of achieving that in less than twenty days. such alchemical pills, if needed, he could make himself. on the other hand, the final offer¡ªaccess to the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool¡ªwas the most valuable. the wu family was a prominent family within the primordial sword sect, somewhat similar to the zeng family, but more powerful. at the very least, the wu family had more than one practitioner in the visceral tempering realm, all of them in their prime. and the elemental spirit pool of the wu family was rumored to contain an essence-transforming liquid. a day of cultivation within it was said to be equivalent to several months of regular practice, with minimal side effects. there was no need to worry about the body¡¯s inability to withstand it. regarding essence-transforming liquid, chen fei was skeptical. he had absorbed essence multiple times, so he understood the process quite well. if the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool truly contained essence-transforming liquid, then a day of cultivation wouldn¡¯t be equivalent to several months but rather several years of regular practice. the primordial sword sect wouldn¡¯t entrust such a valuable treasure to the wu family, even if their ancestors had retrieved it. however, even if it wasn¡¯t actual essence-transforming liquid, the cultivation effect within the pool was undoubtedly extremely potent. given chen fei¡¯s current cultivation speed, if he truly spent a day there, breaking through to the visceral tempering realm was a sure thing. he might even make a few additional advancements within the visceral tempering realm, solidifying the early stage and approaching the mid-stage. this offer could indeed save chen fei a lot of time, far surpassing the benefits that others might gain from the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool. however, whether the wu family would become furious if they found out that he absorbed so much essence remained uncertain. ¡°wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool for two days, but if i absorb too much inside and the wu family becomes displeased, it will be your responsibility to handle,¡± chen fei pondered for a moment. the aperture breaking pill essentially consumed physical essence and transformed it into mental energy, causing a surge in mental strength to successfully measure the acupoints and break through them. for many visceral tempering realm cultivators, this was a precious treasure they could only dream of obtaining. however, for chen fei, its impact might not be as substantial as one might think. his mental strength was already robust enough; he didn¡¯t need the aperture breaking pill to further enhance it. on the other hand, if he could spend two days in the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool, chen fei could directly break through to the mid-stage of the visceral tempering realm, saving him a considerable amount of time. with a few more months of effort, he could elevate his cultivation to the peak of the visceral tempering realm and attempt a breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm. ¡°the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool has never been open to outsiders for two days,¡± qian guangji said with a slight frown. ¡°even if junior brother chen were to bring aperture breaking pills to the wu family, they would still only grant a day¡¯s access to the elemental spirit pool. they won¡¯t offer more.¡± ¡°senior brother¡¯s goodwill is appreciated, but i have made up my mind,¡± chen fei considered for a moment and politely declined. ¡°the items i just mentioned were already quite substantial. they are more than what¡¯s needed for junior brother, and junior brother need not demand more.¡± qian guangji¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. he felt that chen fei was pushing his luck. chen fei smiled lightly, stood up, and politely bid farewell to qian guangji, effectively ending the discussion. ¡°junior brother chen, if you reconsider, feel free to reach out to me. the aperture breaking pills are a bit of a hot potato for someone of junior brother¡¯s current cultivation level.¡± qian guangji¡¯s smile faded, and he turned and left, his expression turning cold. chen fei¡¯s brows slightly furrowed. would it be possible to coerce him into accepting if he didn¡¯t agree? however, he quickly shook his head. this possibility was highly unlikely. leaving aside feng xiupu¡¯s strength at the visceral tempering realm, even if they looked at it from the perspective of the sect¡¯s rules, once chen fei became a true inheritance disciple, the sect wouldn¡¯t allow anyone to use force against him. the status of inner disciples and true inheritance disciples within the sect was entirely different in the eyes of the sect. ¡°could there be other rules that i¡¯m not aware of?¡± chen fei thought for a moment. he walked out of the room, deciding to learn more about the situation, just in case. at the same time, he could use this opportunity to undergo the character test for the true inheritance disciples. chen fei was quite curious about this character test. of course, he was even more curious about the inheritance of the true inheritance disciples within the sect¡ªwhat it was like and what it entailed.. Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Survival of the fittest chapter 187: survival of the fittest translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°what did chen fei say?¡± inside a building of the primordial sword sect, fan zongzheng held a pen and was carefully writing strokes. upon seeing qian guangji, he set the pen aside. ¡°not planning to sell it unless he can visit the wu family elemental spirit pool for two days. only then would he consider exchanging it for the aperture breaking pill,¡± qian guangji shook his head and recounted his interaction with chen fei. ¡°enter the elemental spirit pool for two days? he dares to suggest that!¡± fan zongzheng coldly snorted, picked up the nearby cup of tea, and drank it all, his brows furrowed. fan zongzheng¡¯s current cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm. he had participated in the trial of the true disciples in the past, but unfortunately, he didn¡¯t pass the trial and lost the qualification to become a true disciple. he couldn¡¯t accept this setback. he had diligently cultivated for years and now stood at the threshold of the aperture tempering realm. a step further would open up vast opportunities, drastically altering his status and position. however, without crossing this threshold, he would forever remain in the visceral tempering realm. though he was already far superior to ordinary people, how could fan zongzheng be content with that? fan zongzheng didn¡¯t dare attempt a reckless breakthrough because it was incredibly challenging. a single mistake could make obtaining a second chance almost impossible. thus, he aimed to use everything that could increase his chances of breaking through, including the aperture breaking pill. in this trial for true disciples, chen fei had undoubtedly become an eye-catching presence. with his cultivation in the marrow tempering realm, he managed to earn five jade tokens and pass the trial. if he passed the sect¡¯s character assessment as well, all the benefits of being a true disciple, including the aperture breaking pill, would fall into chen fei¡¯s hands. the sect¡¯s character assessment was challenging but not too difficult for those loyal to the sect. it mainly evaluated loyalty and sincerity, as long as one wasn¡¯t a spy from another sect or deviating from the sect¡¯s principles. one could say that chen fei¡¯s chances of obtaining the aperture breaking pill were extremely high. other true disciples wouldn¡¯t use their aperture breaking pills for trade. it was unlikely that chen fei would exchange his aperture breaking pill, logically speaking. however, chen fei¡¯s lower cultivation made it easy for people to think of alternatives. direct robbery was impossible, but using different resources for an exchange might have some possibilities. ¡°this aperture breaking pill seems to have caught the attention of quite a few people.¡± fan zongzheng raised his head slightly, looking at qian guangji, and said in a deep voice, ¡°we offer courtesy before using force. since chen fei is unwilling to exchange, then it¡¯s no surprise if we resort to other methods. after all, this is allowed within the sect¡¯s rules.¡± ¡°naturally, if we don¡¯t do it, others will. in the end, it will come down to who has better means,¡± qian guangji said with a smile. several miles away, within feng xiupu manor¡¯s courtyard, chen fei and feng xiupu sat around a stone table. ¡°eliminating the last-ranked true disciple?¡± chen fei asked with some surprise. ¡°eliminating the last-ranked? that phrase sounds appropriate,¡± feng xiupu nodded with a smile. chen fei contemplated for a moment. because of qian guangji¡¯s words, he had come to feng xiupu specifically to learn if there were any special aspects of being a true disciple. he learned about this rule. to become a true disciple, one had to be under thirty years of age. they needed to have reached the fifth stage of the origin connection technique, and pass the sect¡¯s two rounds of assessments to obtain the true disciple inheritance. however, even after becoming a true disciple, it wasn¡¯t all smooth sailing. to keep true disciples competitive, their benefits were divided into different tiers. there was also a more ruthless rule¡ªevery half year, the last-ranked true disciple would have to accept challenges from other inner sect disciples. of course, they¡¯d only face one challenger, and there were no chain challenges. half a year was a protection period for newly-promoted true disciples, allowing them time to cultivate the true disciple techniques. if the last-ranked true disciple accepted a challenge and lost while defending their position, they would lose their true disciple status. apart from continuing to practice the true disciple techniques, their other resources would be reduced to those of regular inner sect disciples. the inner sect disciple who successfully challenged and won would be directly promoted to the position of a true disciple, enjoying the corresponding resources. ¡°but won¡¯t this lead to collusion? if one person wins, another wins the next time, won¡¯t everyone end up with the true disciple techniques?¡± chen fei asked with some confusion. the concept of eliminating the last-ranked true disciple seemed overly complicated and had some apparent loopholes. ¡°successfully challenging earns you access to true disciple resources, but to inherit the techniques, you must enter the top ten ranks among true disciples,¡± feng xiupu shook his head with a smile. ¡°to even qualify for challenging, an inner sect disciple must first pass the character assessment and be under thirty years old. it¡¯s a strict requirement. moreover, the challenger and the challenged must have equal cultivation levels. the challenger needs to contribute ten thousand contribution points, and the winner takes all.¡± chen fei nodded with realization. those willing to challenge were likely the ones who initially participated in the trial for true disciples but didn¡¯t pass. instead of blocking the progress of these disciples with an iron fist, the sect had left a gap for them. as long as you proved yourself strong enough, defeating the last-ranked true disciple first, gaining true disciple resources, and then working your way up to the top ten, you could obtain the true disciple techniques. as long as you¡¯re formidable, what you lose will come back. sometimes, luck and forming alliances are essential in the trials of the mystic realm. the sect removes these factors and allows you to prove with your own strength that you deserve the position of a true disciple. at the same time, it keeps those who have already become true disciples vigilant. otherwise, if someone becomes a true disciple and is immediately knocked down by others, that would be too unjust. of course, the contribution points required for challenges are not insignificant. if the last-ranked true disciple successfully defends their position, the rewards are also considerable. ¡°i didn¡¯t mention it before because, due to your cultivation level, you¡¯ll be ranked last among true disciples during the first month. but when it comes to equal cultivation levels, i don¡¯t believe anyone within the sect can defeat you,¡± feng xiupu looked at chen fei, his eyes filled with pride for his disciple. ¡°once your personal strength reaches a certain level, all conspiracies and tricks become meaningless.¡± guo linshan had already informed feng xiupu about the events in the mystic realm. based on feng xiupu¡¯s estimation, chen fei¡¯s current strength was on par with the mid-phase of the spirit tempering realm and capable of winning in a head-on confrontation. currently, chen fei was in the marrow tempering realm. even if he broke through to the initial stage of the aperture tempering realm, his challengers would also be in the initial stage. so, there was no need to be concerned. thus, feng xiupu hadn¡¯t mentioned the rule for true disciples, as he had great confidence in chen fei. in feng xiupu¡¯s eyes, chen fei was destined to rise. the only thing obstructing chen fei was the time it takes to grow. feng xiupu¡¯s role was to protect and nurture chen fei¡¯s growth during this time. ¡°can i take the character assessment today?¡± having received the answer he needed, a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. just as feng xiupu had confidence in chen fei, chen fei never doubted his ability to face challenges from his peers. ¡°go ahead. the sooner you become a true disciple, the sooner you can enjoy those resources,¡± feng xiupu said with a smile. ¡°understood, i take my leave, master!¡± chen fei stood up, bowed, and feng xiupu nodded slightly, watching chen fei leave. competition among true disciples was diverse due to the relationships based on interests, and this was intentionally set up within the sect. feng xiupu eagerly anticipated chen fei¡¯s advancement, hoping that he would rise to the top among true disciples and then enter the spirit tempering realm. indeed, feng xiupu had such immense confidence in chen fei. when age wasn¡¯t a concern, chen fei¡¯s superiority in understanding was evident. although his aptitude was not strong, his comprehension was remarkably stunning. within the primordial sword sect, there was no true disciple who could match him. leaving feng xiupu¡¯s courtyard, chen fei walked towards the hall of true transmission. in just a moment, he saw a grand hall standing halfway up the mountain with an imposing presence. there were very few people in the hall of true transmission, with only a few coming and going. when they saw chen fei, they were a little surprised because his marrow tempering realm cultivation level seemed somewhat incongruous. however, they soon remembered the recent true disciple trial, in which someone with the marrow tempering realm cultivation level had completed the trial¡¯s requirements. ¡°this person is chen fei, right? tsk tsk, a true disciple with the marrow tempering realm cultivation level is quite enviable.¡± ¡°it¡¯s indeed enviable, but as the last-ranked true disciple, he¡¯ll have to accept challenges from others. i wonder if he can hold his position.¡± ¡°he probably can. i¡¯ve looked into it, and chen fei¡¯s strength is actually quite formidable. senior brother jiao spoke highly of chen fei, believing that his true disciple status was well-deserved.¡± ¡°oh? senior brother jiao regards chen fei so highly?¡± others were a bit surprised. ¡°i heard they fought together in the mystic realm. he witnessed it with his own eyes.¡± ¡°many people have been eyeing chen fei¡¯s true disciple position, waiting for him to participate in the temperament assessment. if what you say is true, their plans might just fall apart.¡± ¡°the marrow tempering realm is one thing, but once chen fei¡¯s cultivation level advances to the visceral tempering realm, there are quite a few experts in that initial stage. including the recent trial, some junior disciples who didn¡¯t complete their missions are also in the same phase. this challenge won¡¯t be that easy.¡± amidst the scattered discussions around him, chen fei smiled faintly and paid no attention. he directly approached one of the attendants in the hall and handed over his waist badge. ¡°the character assessment?¡± the attendant recognized chen fei¡¯s identity upon seeing the waist badge and said with a smile. ¡°yes, i¡¯d like to know how the assessment will be conducted,¡± chen fei nodded. ¡°please follow me.¡± after some registration, the attendant led chen fei to the backyard of the hall of true transmission. at a glance, chen fei saw a massive iron ball placed in the courtyard. ¡°this is the refining spirit sphere. just place your hand on it to begin the assessment,¡± the attendant explained about this spiritual tool. approaching it, chen fei curiously examined it for a moment. the aura emitted by the refining spirit sphere was somewhat similar to the heart pearl he encountered before, yet entirely different. after a moment¡¯s thought, chen fei carefully placed his hand on the refining spirit sphere. in the next instant, as if struck by lightning, chen fei¡¯s entire consciousness was paralyzed. he lost his sense of the surroundings. in a daze, chen fei heard a voice calling out to him. struggling, he opened his eyes and saw a group of people surrounding him. some were urgently dialing their phones.. Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Pulling Back a Shocking Strength chapter 188: pulling back a shocking strength translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°awake now, young man. is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable?¡± ¡°should be alright now. fortunately, the speed of the car wasn¡¯t fast just now, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t be this simple.¡± ¡°who said it wasn¡¯t? thankfully, you don¡¯t seem to be seriously injured.¡± the noisy sounds of the surroundings entered chen fei¡¯s ears. he looked at the clothes of the people around him, the mobile phone, and the distant tall buildings¡ªa surreal feeling reached his heart. a familiar scene, yet also a blurry one. everything around, for a long time initially, lingered in chen fei¡¯s mind, but as time passed, it gradually dissipated from his heart. chen fei stood up, gazing around, a touch of sorrow on his face. ¡°young man, lie down first, the ambulance is coming,¡± someone anxiously said as chen fei stood up. chen fei didn¡¯t reply, took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly. ¡°what i¡¯ve been yearning for all along, now that it¡¯s here, many details have already been forgotten.¡± chen fei murmured to himself. at this moment, in chen fei¡¯s eyes, those distant tall buildings only retained some outlines, and as for the people around, their faces were even more blurred. all of this is a dream, an illusion, a mirage! perhaps chen fei¡¯s mental strength far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators. in response to this illusion tailored for ordinary cultivators, chen fei only felt confused for a moment before realizing what was happening. and this confusion was mostly due to the sudden sight of things from his past life, causing a disturbance in chen fei¡¯s mind. ¡°break!¡± with a low shout, the anxious people around and the distant tall buildings suddenly paused, then shattered, in the darkness, a strong suction came, pulling chen fei into it. the next moment, chen fei opened his eyes and found himself still standing in the rear courtyard of the hall of true transmission. the palm of his right hand had already left the refining spirit sphere. but the calm refining spirit sphere was emitting a faint light now, forming a halo around chen fei¡¯s body, and then the refining spirit sphere gradually calmed down. ¡°congratulations, junior brother chen, for passing the test of character!¡± the disciple in charge looked at chen fei somewhat unexpectedly. it¡¯s not common to pass the test so quickly. however, considering what has been happening to chen fei recently, a swift character test isn¡¯t a big deal. the refining spirit sphere can see the deepest secrets in one¡¯s heart. as long as the secret isn¡¯t detrimental to the primordial sword sect, everything else is inconsequential. thus, chen fei smoothly passed the assessment. and this test of the refining spirit sphere will also be recorded and serve as proof that chen fei underwent the test. ¡°so, am i considered a true disciple now?¡± chen fei gathered his mental focus, returning from the sensations of seeing scenes from his past life. ¡°of course, allow me to report the results. later, the hall master will come to handle the subsequent matters.¡± the disciple in charge nodded and his eyes held a hint of envy. any inner disciple couldn¡¯t help but envy true disciples. being a true disciple represented not only status but also the potential for achievements in the future. compared to ordinary inner disciples, the possibility of true disciples becoming powerful cultivators in the aperture tempering realm is undoubtedly much higher. only those in the aperture tempering realm are the true backbone of the sect. chen fei waited in the hall of true transmission for half an hour, finally seeing the hall master of the hall of true transmission, zhou cunshan. ¡°are you chen fei? come with me.¡± zhou cunshan looked at chen fei, a smile appearing on his face. recently, chen fei¡¯s name had been ringing in his ears quite often, and zhou cunshan had been wondering when chen fei would come. he didn¡¯t expect it to be today. chen fei bowed in respect and followed behind zhou cunshan. the two passed through the rear courtyard, went deeper, and finally entered a tunnel, heading towards an underground location. along the way, chen fei could sense many fluctuations. these were formations and restrictions. it was likely that there would be a big surprise waiting for anyone who entered without permission. after less than fifteen minutes, the two arrived in a massive cave. chen fei looked around curiously and his gaze was drawn to several stone steles. ¡°these are the cultivation techniques of the true disciples.¡± leading chen fei, zhou cunshan came to one of the stone steles. his eyes carried a slight hint of emotion as he said, ¡°our primordial sword sect once had four peaks and three veins, which should have had seven sets of true inheritance. but unfortunately, only three complete sets have survived to this day.¡± chen fei nodded slightly. when he first entered the primordial sword sect, the disciple in charge had introduced this. if the techniques of the four peaks and three veins were combined, they would form the primordial sword canon that once suppressed all directions. however, clearly, the primordial sword canon couldn¡¯t be found anymore, as only three complete inheritances remained today. ¡°let me introduce the three sets of inheritances. you can choose one to study.¡± after his brief emotional moment, zhou cunshan pointed at the first stone stele and said, ¡°giant spirit sword, harness the power of the giant to shake the heavens. cultivate eighty acupoints. you can come and experience it.¡± zhou cunshan motioned for chen fei to step forward and place his hand on the stone stele. chen fei nodded and placed his palm on it. the next moment, a scene appeared in chen fei¡¯s mind. unlike the way the refining spirit sphere dragged someone directly into an illusion, this stone stele was more like watching a three-dimensional movie from a third-person perspective. a solitary cliff by the sea, a figure stood atop the cliff. suddenly, a fierce wind blew from all directions, and the figure leaped into the air. a massive sword radiance burst forth from their hand, just as a gigantic beast leaped out of the sea, colliding with the sword radiance. the tremendous momentum impacted chen fei¡¯s spiritual senses. in a daze, chen fei saw numerous points of light emanating from the figure, linking together to form the massive sword radiance. ¡°boom!¡± amidst a resounding blast, chen fei¡¯s head lifted slightly, and he involuntarily took a step back. his hand left the stone stele, and the scene in his mind vanished. ¡°your mental strength is quite good.¡± zhou cunshan¡¯s eyes brightened as he saw chen fei¡¯s performance. the images retained in the stone stele were actually driven by chen fei¡¯s mental strength. the stronger the mental strength, the more details one could see and the longer one could sustain the images. zhou cunshan estimated that chen fei had probably watched the entire retained image sequence. among the true disciples zhou cunshan had recently brought, this was not common. of course, this alone wasn¡¯t enough to fully judge chen fei¡¯s mental strength and its exact level. in any case, he was no less than a peak aperture tempering realm cultivator. ¡°elder zhou, what does ¡®cultivate eighty acupoints¡¯ mean?¡± shaken from the impact just now, chen fei woke up and asked about the doubt he had in mind. the giant spirit sword was undoubtedly powerful, and the points of light he had seen at the end should be the acupoints, totaling eighty. ¡°in the aperture tempering realm, cultivation focuses on acupoints. whether it is one or ten aperture points, you¡¯re considered to be in the aperture tempering realm. naturally, the more acupoints one cultivates, the stronger they become. when this giant spirit sword technique is cultivated to its peak, it can open eighty acupoints, reaching the later stages of the aperture tempering realm.¡± zhou cunshan explained with a smile. this was common knowledge in the aperture tempering realm. however, practitioners in the body tempering realm rarely encountered this or found it useful. it could even lead to unnecessary troubles. now that chen fei was a true disciple, his future goal was to reach the aperture tempering realm, so it was natural for him to become familiar with this. ¡°how is the aperture tempering realm divided into specific stages?¡± chen fei, seeing that zhou cunshan was willing to explain, quickly asked. ¡°it¡¯s divided by thirty-six acupoints.¡± ¡°but for the peak of the aperture tempering realm, shouldn¡¯t there be a total of one hundred and eight acupoints?¡± chen fei questioned. ¡°yes, indeed. to be considered at the peak of the aperture tempering realm, one must have one hundred and eight acupoints.¡± zhou cunshan let out a faint sigh, his expression tinged with melancholy as he continued, ¡°by refining all seven parts of the primordial sword canon one can cultivate all one hundred and eight acupoints. but unfortunately, we can¡¯t do that anymore.¡± chen fei suddenly understood, but he still had some doubts. ¡°for techniques like the giant spirit sword, which cultivates eighty acupoints and reaches the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, what should one do if they want to continue breaking through? should they seek other techniques to cultivate?¡± ¡°no need.¡± zhou cunshan shook his head, explaining, ¡°for stages above the aperture tempering realm, as long as your cultivation reaches the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, you can start breaking through. the difference lies mainly in the probability of success.¡± ¡°can these three techniques be cultivated simultaneously? will the opened acupoints be more numerous as a result?¡± ¡°they will be a bit more numerous, but without the primordial sword canon¡¯s harmonizing effect, these three techniques will conflict with each other. so, trying to cultivate all three at the same time won¡¯t enhance your combat power, and it could even harm your body and waste time.¡± zhou cunshan said in a serious tone. seeing that chen fei didn¡¯t quite understand, he continued, ¡°in the aperture tempering realm, techniques are not just about opening acupoints; it¡¯s also about the order in which acupoints are connected. with the same eighty acupoints, you can form many techniques. but if the sequence of acupoints is incorrect, it won¡¯t be beneficial; instead, it could rupture your acupoints.¡± zhou cunshan looked at chen fei and said earnestly, ¡°so without proper guidance from techniques, practicing haphazardly is dangerous. you could even experience demonic possession or explode from an incorrect sequence. remember this!¡± chen fei took a deep breath. the concept of acupoints now sounded more and more like a powder keg. correct ignition sequence yields potent power, while an incorrect sequence leads to a direct explosion, becoming a human bomb. however, up to this point, chen fei had gained some insight into cultivating in the aperture tempering realm. without techniques, reckless practice was dangerous¡ªit might lead to an explosion. ¡°you¡¯ve already understood the giant spirit sword. now, take a look at the other two techniques.¡± zhou cunshan led chen fei to another stone stele and said, ¡°this is soaring heaven technique. if you¡¯ve been to the sutra library, you might have seen two manuals: spatial travel and sky travel. they derive from the soaring heaven technique.¡± zhou cunshan paused slightly and continued, ¡°open seventy-five acupoints. although the acupoint count is fewer than the giant spirit sword, these two techniques take different paths of advancement. thus, if your energy is sufficient, you can cultivate soaring heaven technique alongside giant spirit sword.¡± after zhou cunshan finished speaking, chen fei placed his palm on the stone stele. once again, the figure appeared in his mind. this time, however, the figure wasn¡¯t wielding a sword but seemed to dissolve into invisibility. faint traces of a figure flickered by, almost like an illusion. in the end, the figure solidified, and to chen fei¡¯s surprise, two figures appeared. ¡°the soaring heaven technique not only possesses unrivaled speed but also, when cultivated to perfection, can condense a doppelganger. the doppelganger¡¯s strength is roughly about thirty percent of your main body¡¯s.¡± seeing chen fei open his eyes, zhou cunshan smiled. chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened. this technique¡¯s mobility was impressive; it aligned with his preferences and, moreover, allowed for doppelganger cultivation. ¡°don¡¯t think about cultivating both simultaneously. only when you truly break through to the aperture tempering realm might the sect permit you to do so. for now, you can only choose one.¡± seemingly aware of chen fei¡¯s thoughts, zhou cunshan smiled. chen fei grinned and looked at the last stone stele. compared to the previous two, this stone stele before him gave him a sense of weightiness.. Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: True Disciple Chen Fei chapter 189: true disciple chen fei translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°zhongyuan sword, opening eighty orifices, exerts pressure through power, sealing and suppressing all directions!¡± led by zhou cunshan, chen fei arrived at the final stone tablet. as zhou cunshan finished speaking, chen fei placed his hand on the stone tablet. ¡°hum!¡± as the scene within the stone tablet entered chen fei¡¯s mind, the heavy pressure he had felt earlier rushed over him. a figure stood on the plain, surrounded by demonic beasts. roaring filled the air, yet not a single demonic beast dared to step forward. however, the patience of these beasts was limited, and at some unknown moment, with the attack of one demonic beast, all the surrounding beasts swarmed in an instant. ¡°suppress!¡± a calm voice emerged from the figure¡¯s mouth. ripples centered around the figure spread out in all directions, encompassing a hundred meters in the blink of an eye. with the expansion of the ripples, the attacking demonic beasts were hit as if struck by a heavy blow. their bodies crashed onto the ground, and some of the weaker ones were smashed into a pulp. dozens of demonic beasts were immobilized on the spot, unable to move, only able to whimper and plead for mercy. chen fei¡¯s mind shook, and he withdrew from the scene within the stone tablet. compared to the extreme killing ability of the giant spirit sword, the zhongyuan sword leaned more towards control. it oppressed enemies with a disdainful gravity, limiting their movements. those weaker in strength would likely die on the spot. ¡°with three complete sets of true transmitted techniques now seen, have you decided which one to choose?¡± zhou cunshan looked at chen fei and asked with a smile. chen fei pondered for a moment before responding. these three sets of techniques had survived until now, indicating their formidable power. regardless of which one he chose, they were all powerful enough for chen fei to cultivate into the aperture tempering realm or even the late aperture tempering realm. however, precisely because they were all powerful, chen fei wanted to choose the one that suited him the most. the giant spirit sword excelled in offense. when encountering strong defenses, the giant spirit sword would undoubtedly be more effective. the distinct characteristic of the soaring heaven technique was its agility¡ªan extremely powerful form of movement. moreover, it could be combined with any of the other techniques. however, chen fei eliminated it as an option. this was because chen fei had already learned the lower-level version of soaring heaven, called spatial travel even if he chose the soaring heaven technique now, its effects on his cultivation in the visceral tempering realm would likely be only slightly stronger. at present, chen fei¡¯s main dilemma was whether to choose the offense-focused giant spirit sword or the control-focused zhongyuan sword. these two choices dictated his future combat approach. after contemplating for a while, chen fei finally made up his mind and looked up at zhou cunshan. ¡°have you made your decision?¡± zhou cunshan was also curious about chen fei¡¯s choice. ¡°yes, i have. i choose the zhongyuan sword!¡± chen fei nodded and revealed his choice. reflecting on his cultivation journey, chen fei realized he leaned more toward a conservative approach. with the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword both opening the same number of apertures, the difference lay in the combat style one wanted. by cultivating the zhongyuan sword, chen fei could restrict the enemy¡¯s speed. in the future, whether to fight or to flee would ultimately be entirely up to chen fei himself, providing him with more options. ¡°very well.¡± zhou cunshan nodded without passing judgment on chen fei¡¯s choice. among the true disciples, there were selections of all three sets of techniques, but comparatively, more disciples tended to choose the giant spirit sword. the inner sect technique, origin connection technique, and the giant spirit sword were almost considered part of the same lineage. the attributes awakened by the origin connection technique, tremendous strength and iron bones, could be seen as preparation for the giant spirit sword. therefore, comprehending the giant spirit sword was actually a bit easier. of course, this wasn¡¯t to say that the zhongyuan sword was inferior. it might be a bit more challenging to comprehend, but for disciples with strong insight, the difference wasn¡¯t significant. by cultivating the origin connection technique to the fifth level as a marrow tempering realm cultivator, chen fei had already demonstrated his aptitude. choosing the zhongyuan sword was not an issue, so zhou cunshan didn¡¯t attempt to persuade him further. ¡°elder, do we have a technique called thunderous sword force within our sect?¡± chen fei suddenly asked. this was something that he vividly remembered from before joining the sect. ¡°yes, however, the cultivation method for the initial stage of the thunderous sword force is available, but the subsequent methods have been lost. once you reach the aperture tempering realm, if you¡¯re interested, you can try cultivating it,¡± zhou cunshan replied with a somewhat dim expression, looking at chen fei. ¡°now that you¡¯ve arrived in front of the zhongyuan sword stone tablet, 1 will activate the sealed tablet. you will officially start receiving the inheritance.¡± ¡°yes!¡± chen fei nodded and positioned himself in front of the stone tablet. zhou cunshan¡¯s inner energy surged, his hands formed seals, and the stone tablet trembled slightly, emitting a faint light. in the next moment, the light enveloped chen fei. under the radiance, countless profound insights of the techniques entered chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. not only did it contain the method to cultivate the zhongyuan sword, but also the insights left behind by previous masters of the zhongyuan sword, all of which entered chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness expanded slightly, and the thousand origin technique rapidly circulated, absorbing all the transmitted contents. the transmission of the techniques continued for a full hour before gradually coming to a halt. chen fei stood in place with his eyes closed. after a moment, he exhaled slowly. the zhongyuan sword included not only cultivation methods but also complementary offensive techniques. ¡°the inheritance only extends to the initial stage of the aperture tempering realm, including methods to cultivate thirty-six orifices. the subsequent ones can only be acquired when your cultivation reaches that level,¡± zhou cunshan explained, looking at chen fei. the primordial sword sect did this not only to avoid overburdening disciples with a massive influx of techniques into their sea of consciousness but also for another crucial reason¡ªto observe the disciples¡¯ performance. although the refining spirit sphere had assessed disciples, it was, after all, just a spiritual treasure. during the process of true disciples¡¯ cultivation, the sect would continue to monitor their progress. only when the disciples had truly demonstrated their capability and reached the appropriate level of cultivation would the complete techniques be bestowed upon them. in any case, having the initial stage of the aperture tempering realm techniques bestowed wouldn¡¯t delay a disciple¡¯s cultivation. to obtain the subsequent parts of the inheritance, one only needed to reach the required cultivation level. ¡°thank you, elder, for transmitting the techniques!¡± chen fei turned and looked at zhou cunshan, bowing respectfully. at this moment, chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness contained a wealth of content that he couldn¡¯t inspect all at once. he would have to carefully review it during his quiet moments of solitude. ¡°now that you¡¯ve received the true inheritance, you can go. some matters true disciples need to be aware of will be explained to you by the steward disciples later.¡± zhou cunshan gazed at chen fei with clear eyes, his expression slightly moved. chen fei¡¯s mental power indeed exceeded zhou cunshan¡¯s expectations. normally, after receiving the techniques, a true disciple¡¯s mental power would be suppressed for a period. only after adapting would their mental power gradually recover. yet, chen fei¡¯s mental power appeared unaffected, indicating that its strength truly surpassed that of an ordinary true disciple. chen fei accompanied zhou cunshan back to the hall of true transmission. after a few words of encouragement from zhou cunshan, he disappeared from sight. with the guidance of a steward disciple, chen fei began to register officially, becoming a true disciple of the primordial sword sect. ¡°junior brother chen, there are currently ninety-eight true disciples within the sect, including you. initially, you will be ranked according to your cultivation level, and you are now the ninety-eighth.¡± the steward disciple handed chen fei a new waist badge. upon examining it, chen fei noticed that it was markedly different from the inner sect disciples¡¯ badges. ¡°i will take you to the lodgings for true disciples.¡± the steward disciple said, walking toward the hall¡¯s exit. chen fei neatly stored the waist badge and followed behind. ii is there anything special about the lodgings for true disciples?¡± chen fei whispered to the steward disciple. ¡°indeed, there is something different. the spiritual energy there is denser, which greatly benefits your cultivation.¡± after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the two arrived at the true transmission peak. the steward disciple led chen fei to a courtyard. looking around, chen fei noticed that it was located halfway up the true transmission peak, surrounded by lush trees. ¡°this is where you will be residing from now on. you can arrange for a servant to attend to your daily needs.¡± the steward disciple looked at chen fei and said in a hushed voice, ¡°going further up leads to the residences of other true disciples. if you wish to live higher up, you¡¯ll need to improve your ranking among the true disciples.¡± ¡°the higher up you go, the denser the spiritual energy?¡± chen fei curiously asked. ¡°yes, the higher up you go, the more abundant the spiritual energy becomes.¡± the steward disciple nodded and continued, ¡°true disciples are assessed every six months. if junior brother feels confident then, you can challenge higher-ranked disciples. if successful, your ranking will change. at that time, not only your residence but also the monthly supply of pills and contribution points will be adjusted accordingly.¡± chen fei nodded. true disciples received monthly pills provided by the sect and direct allocation of contribution points. the higher the ranking, the more they would receive. with chen fei currently ranked at the bottom, he naturally received the least. ¡°is it necessary to wait for half a year before challenging higher ranks?¡± chen fei suddenly asked. ¡°not exactly. in the semi-annual assessment, if you challenge a higher-ranked true disciple, they cannot refuse. if you wish to challenge before the half-year mark, you need their agreement. if successful, your ranking will change, and the resources for the next month will also be adjusted.¡± the steward disciple looked at chen fei, chuckling softly. the disciple with the lowest cultivation, chen fei, was he planning to climb the ranks within half a year? this half-year was mainly given to these newly promoted true disciples for cultivation. it was essential to use this time wisely to refine the true transmitted techniques. this would prevent falling to the bottom of the ranks after half a year. by that time, there might be other inner sect disciples keeping a close eye on that bottom position. chen fei noticed the steward disciple¡¯s gaze, smiled faintly, and didn¡¯t explain anything. challenging within half a year required both parties¡¯ agreement. if an inner sect disciple wanted to challenge the bottom-ranked true disciple, they would probably need the agreement of the bottom-ranked true disciple as well. it was not like the challenges after half a year, where the challenger must be chosen, and no evasion was possible. ¡°thank you for your guidance, senior brother,¡± chen fei said, clasping his hands. ¡°don¡¯t mention it. if you have any questions, you can find me at the hall of true transmission.¡± the steward disciple bowed and, after gesturing, turned and left. chen fei stood in place, stroking his chin, and thought of qian guangji. those people were plotting to obtain the aperture breaking pill from chen fei. they were likely waiting for the challenge after this half-year. or even before half a year, they might provoke chen fei directly to make him accept the challenge. but now, chen fei was already at the marrow tempering realm. for them to find someone with a similarly strong power at this level would be somewhat challenging. after all, chen fei¡¯s origin connection technique was cultivated to the fifth level, which few at this level had achieved. ¡°let¡¯s first feel the spiritual energy here and see how dense it really is.¡± chen fei looked up at his courtyard, lifted his foot, and walked inside. becoming a true disciple wasn¡¯t a significant event, as there had been several inner sect disciples promoted to true disciples recently. however, news of this had spread among certain individuals.. Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Breaking Through to the Visceral Tempering Realm chapter 190: breaking through to the visceral tempering realm translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei has already been initiated as a true disciple. should we wait for half a year or apply pressure ahead of time?¡± ¡°chen fei is not weak. finding someone to match him in the marrow tempering realm is difficult, and he might not necessarily accept a challenge. it¡¯s better to wait until he breaks through to the visceral tempering realm and offer substantial rewards to compel him to fight.¡± ¡°be prepared on both fronts. if chen fei doesn¡¯t break through to the marrow tempering realm within half a year, we¡¯ll find a disciple in the marrow tempering realm to challenge him. if he does break through, even better, as we¡¯ll have more options.¡± there were quite a few disciples in the marrow tempering realm who were diligently cultivating, hoping to break through to the fifth level of the origin connection technique so they could challenge chen fei. there were also many marrow tempering realm disciples who could potentially break through, but they were currently suppressing their progress, keeping an eye on chen fei¡¯s movements. given the rarity of the true disciple position, if you and i were in their shoes, we would make the same choice. unfortunately, our cultivation levels far exceed theirs, and we¡¯ve lost the chance to challenge. what a pity.¡± ¡°it is a pity indeed. however, if there¡¯s an opportunity to obtain the aperture breaking pill, that would be good too. if we can step into the aperture tempering realm by chance, it would also be a remarkable achievement.¡± ¡°on the path of martial arts, every bit is fought for. let¡¯s hope that junior brother chen can understand our situation.¡± with chen fei becoming a true transmission disciple, it seemed there was a hidden current among the inner disciples. meanwhile, many marrow tempering realm disciples had begun secluded cultivation, and numerous early visceral tempering realm disciples were practicing various powerful techniques. many disciples were perplexed by these occurrences and didn¡¯t know what was happening. but many were aware that all these disciples were fixated on that true transmission disciple position. disciples who had been in the sect for a while understood this phenomenon. every time a new true transmission disciple ascended to the peak, those who hadn¡¯t succeeded in their trials were eager to try.¡± only when the last true transmission disciple defeated those inner disciples would this trend subside. or, when an exceptionally powerful inner disciple emerged and made a breakthrough. this phenomenon has repeated within the primordial sword sect for many years, and the sect encouraged it, even intentionally propelling it. chen fei was blissfully unaware of the commotion outside. either that, or he was deliberately avoiding inquiries. he was simply immersing himself in his practice, following his own rhythm. the courtyard of the true transmission peak indeed possessed more spiritual energy than other places. chen fei could feel that each time he absorbed spiritual energy with the receival bead, he gained about twenty percent more. even without the receival bead, during regular practice, he could sense the inner strength within his body becoming more agile and lively, accelerating his cultivation progress. due to the significant increase in his mental power, chen fei only needed about twenty days to break through to the visceral tempering realm. with the change in environment, this time frame was further compressed, and he probably didn¡¯t even need twenty days. alchemy and internal energy cultivation kept chen fei busy and delighted. of course, he hadn¡¯t forgotten about the newly acquired zhongyuan sword.¡± the zhongyuan sword was a technique for the aperture tempering realm, but in reality, it could be practiced even in the visceral tempering realm, much like spatial travel in the soaring heaven technique. in the visceral tempering realm, if the practice was executed well, the zhongyuan sword could release gravity, though not as potently as in the aperture tempering realm. to cultivate the visceral tempering realm portion of the zhongyuan sword, it required forty thousand taels. the aperture tempering realm portion could only be started after completing the visceral tempering realm portion. it was somewhat akin to cultivating the stages of the origin connection technique. the idea crossed chen fei¡¯s mind that the aperture tempering realm section couldn¡¯t be simplified. however, chen fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry. since his cultivation hadn¡¯t truly reached that level yet, he planned to first perfect the visceral tempering realm section of the zhongyuan sword. the subsequent progress would naturally fall into place. with a price of forty thousand taels for simplification, lately, with chen fei¡¯s diligent work in alchemy, he had gradually started accumulating it. it would take at most a month for chen fei to amass enough money. by the time chen fei just broke through to the visceral tempering realm, he could seamlessly proceed to cultivate the zhongyuan sword, ensuring no time would be wasted. as time passed during chen fei¡¯s cultivation, twenty days went by in a flash. during these twenty days, chen fei hadn¡¯t left the true transmission peak at all, devoting himself to intensive practice. several other newly promoted true disciples were in the same state as chen fei. each one of them was adjusting to the new true transmission technique, hoping to achieve an excellent ranking in half a year¡ªat the very least, not at the bottom. with the sparse light of the moon, within the courtyard of the true transmission peak, chen fei sat cross-legged in a secret chamber, repeatedly actively circulating the origin connection technique. although his mental power had surged, allowing chen fei to automatically practice the technique, he found that consciously driving it could accelerate the growth of his inner strength. through these twenty days of intense cultivation, chen fei¡¯s internal strength had reached a critical state. profound inner strength surged through his meridians, causing slight tremors in his flesh as it resonated with the circulation of inner strength. half of chen fei¡¯s mental focus controlled the circulation of inner strength, while the other half observed the changes within his body. in the marrow tempering realm, inner strength permeates the bone marrow, bringing forth new blood and vitality. in chen fei¡¯s bones, inner strength had long permeated, and now it flowed toward his internal organs. ¡°hum!¡± chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness suddenly trembled, causing his already surging inner strength to accelerate once more. inner strength directly spread throughout his body, invigorating his internal organs with new vitality. visceral tempering realm achieved! chen fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, a hint of joy in his gaze. while chen fei knew that breaking through to the visceral tempering realm wouldn¡¯t hinder him and there wouldn¡¯t be any obstacles, the actual accomplishment still brought genuine happiness to him. this was another step on the path of martial arts. chen fei had finally arrived at the last position of the body refining realm. one more step, and he would step onto the path of cultivating the aperture tempering realm, the path to longevity. chen fei stepped out of the secret chamber and entered the courtyard. he looked up at the clear moon in the sky¡ªnever before had he seen the moon so clearly. the breakthrough in his cultivation allowed chen fei to perceive the world even more distinctly. his five senses had further heightened, and a leap in his combat strength was now a natural progression. apart from this, chen fei¡¯s mental power seemed to have undergone some tempering. vaguely, chen fei sensed something different in his surroundings. ¡°is it vital energy?¡± chen fei muttered to himself, a bit uncertain. he attempted to manipulate the perceived sensation with his mental power, managing to barely touch it but finding it difficult to move it. after just a moment, chen fei¡¯s mental power began to feel weary. ¡°perhaps it really is vital energy, but without acupoints, relying solely on the mental power of the visceral tempering realm makes it difficult to manipulate the vital energy.¡± chen fei speculated in his mind. although he couldn¡¯t directly access the vital energy, he was now able to perceive it, surpassing over ninety percent of those in the visceral tempering realm. chen fei took a few steps forward, leaving a phantom image at each step that dispersed a moment later. as he moved, these phantom images continued to follow behind him. after a moment, chen fei halted his steps, and the phantom images behind him vanished. the next moment, a sword light flashed through the courtyard, leaving a massive trench on the ground and fine cracks on the courtyard walls. chen fei sheathed his sword, sensing the changes in his body. although he hadn¡¯t gone all out, he could feel that his strength had significantly increased. with this level of cultivation, perhaps if he had ventured into the mystic realm, he might have been able to forcibly seize those three crimson fruits using his own strength. of course, the feasibility could only be known after a genuine attempt. but at least chen fei now knew that the zhuhong fruit tree could no longer exert absolute suppression over him. as for that peak first-order python he faced before, chen fei had to rely on evasive tactics back then to wound it. now, in a direct confrontation, chen fei hoped to inflict heavy damage on it. however, it could only be damage, as first-order peak demonic beasts had an incredibly strong recovery ability. to truly kill one, chen fei estimated that he would need to complete the visceral tempering realm section of the zhongyuan sword first. [realm: visceral tempering realm (2/1500000)] chen fei glanced at the panel. the entry had changed; achieving the visceral tempering realm required double the experience compared to the marrow tempering realm. given chen fei¡¯s current speed of inner strength cultivation, he estimated he would complete the visceral tempering realm cultivation within two years. two years to push his cultivation to the peak of the visceral tempering realm was quite fast among true disciples. moreover, chen fei hadn¡¯t yet cultivated the zhongyuan sword. his speed would increase further after that. the next morning, chen fei went to the hall of true transmission to report his breakthrough. the resources allocated to true disciples every month were based not only on ranking but also on cultivation level. previously, the hall of true transmission had provided chen fei with pills suitable for marrow tempering realm cultivation. now that chen fei had broken through to the visceral tempering realm, he would naturally need pills suitable for the visceral tempering realm cultivation, as continuing to use pills for the marrow tempering realm would significantly decrease their effectiveness. ¡°congratulations to junior brother chen on breaking through to the visceral tempering realm!¡± a disciple congratulated chen fei as he sensed chen fei¡¯s aura, offering a respectful gesture. the disciple had examined chen fei¡¯s information and knew he had recently entered the sect at the bone tempering realm. a few months ago, chen fei had advanced to the marrow tempering realm, and now he was entering the visceral tempering realm. such progress was truly astonishing. though considering the mystic realm, it made sense, though others might feel envious of chen fei¡¯s luck. ¡°thank you!¡± chen fei thanked the disciple and updated his information before leaving the hall of true transmission. having stepped into the visceral tempering realm, chen fei could now start practicing the zhongyuan sword. the silver taels, accumulated through days of dedicated alchemy, were already prepared. back in his courtyard, chen fei sat cross-legged in the secret chamber, looking at the panel. ¡°discovered technique: spend 40,000 taels to simplify the zhongyuan sword?¡± ¡°simplifying the zhongyuan sword¡­ simplification successful¡­ zhongyuan sword ¡ª> withstand the impact of a waterfall.¡± seeing the result of the simplification, chen fei furrowed his brows slightly. it wasn¡¯t difficult to find a waterfall, but none were within the primordial sword sect; he would need to go to the wilderness, and the distance was quite far. practicing in the wild wouldn¡¯t be too convenient. ¡°the panel didn¡¯t specify the size of the waterfall, so a small waterfall should work.¡± rubbing his chin, chen fei considered whether a man-made waterfall used for scenic purposes could work as well. thinking this, chen fei called over a disciple and gave them some instructions. as chen fei contemplated how to practice the zhongyuan sword, news of his breakthrough to the visceral tempering realm spread throughout the primordial sword sect, causing many marrow tempering realm disciples to regret and start preparing for their own breakthrough to the visceral tempering realm. after all, chen fei¡¯s position as the last true disciple was now in their sights. as for the early visceral tempering realm disciples, they were delighted. despite rumors of chen fei¡¯s formidable strength, since they were also in the early visceral tempering realm, they didn¡¯t believe they were far inferior to him. even though chen fei had a few more months to practice the true transmission technique, achieving significant progress in just a few months was exceedingly challenging. ¡°could we incite chen fei somehow? whether he practices the true transmission techniques or not, there will still be a difference in strength. while he¡¯s just broken through to the visceral tempering realm, and his strength isn¡¯t yet stable, it¡¯s easier to defeat him!¡± ¡°trying to force him to accept a challenge isn¡¯t easy.¡± ¡°wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool for two days? that¡¯s something we can¡¯t provide.¡± ¡°reaching the marrow tempering realm secures true transmission disciple status. chen fei is bound to be proud. sometimes, killing doesn¡¯t necessarily require a knife and we don¡¯t need to offer enticing rewards to force someone to accept a challenge!¡± ¡°understood!¡± two days passed in the blink of an eye. as chen fei was busy arranging a scenic waterfall, rumors related to him began circulating within the primordial sword sect.. Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Taking Pleasure in Others’ Misfortune chapter 191: taking pleasure in others¡¯ misfortune translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°rumors have it that chen fei has already entered the visceral tempering realm. not long ago, he just broke through to the marrow tempering realm, and now he has actually stepped into the visceral tempering realm. this journey into the mystic realm has undoubtedly brought chen fei tremendous gains. it¡¯s both a remarkable improvement in his cultivation and a step toward becoming a true disciple.¡± ¡°his ability must be strong to achieve this. otherwise, how could he have gained so much in the mystic realm?¡± ¡°the marrow tempering realm can only be strengthened so much. when our sect¡¯s disciples entered the mystic realm, there were more than forty in the marrow tempering realm, yet he alone reaped such rewards. and what about the visceral tempering realm? no matter how strong chen fei is, can he surpass the visceral tempering realm?¡± ¡°true, but luck is also a part of strength.¡± ¡°yes, good luck is unstoppable. if i had that kind of luck, perhaps i would have become a true disciple too.¡± ¡°hahaha, you think you could become a true disciple?¡± ¡°chen fei managed it with luck, so why can¡¯t i?¡± ¡°well then, go light some incense and pray for good luck.¡± ¡°i actually will. when my luck turns around, i¡¯ll show you a true disciple spot.¡± within the sect¡¯s marketplace, discussions about true disciples were ongoing. compared to inner disciples, true disciples not only held a higher status but the techniques and resources they obtained far surpassed those of inner disciples. the recent induction of seven new true disciples into the sect had become a hot topic, and among them, chen fei was the most talked about. his entry into the true transmission peak at the marrow tempering realm and the rumors of him breaking into the visceral tempering realm were the envy of many. however, when people discussed chen fei in comparison to other true disciples, their focus shifted more toward his luck. without strong luck, how could one pass the trials among so many visceral tempering realm disciples? such an event hadn¡¯t occurred in decades, yet chen fei managed to achieve it once again. with good luck and moderate strength, if 1 had that luck, i could do it too. somehow, the discussions about chen fei took a turn. the title of the weakest true disciple in history was even jokingly bestowed upon him. many were already anticipating the outcome of other inner disciples challenging chen fei six months later. amusement, envy, and jealousy mixed together as many discussed chen fei with a mindset of watching a spectacle. since these were all private discussions, nobody was really making bold claims, and it was all light-hearted banter. once outside, nobody acknowledged it. however, amidst the inner disciples, similar discussions had already spread. many disciples poured their frustrations, dissatisfaction, and feelings of being unrecognized into jests and mockery aimed at chen fei. within a courtyard halfway up the true transmission peak, chen fei and ge hongjie sat facing each other. on the table lay drinks and alcohol that ge hongjie had purposely brought along. ¡°i¡¯ve never known what the true transmission peak looks like. thanks to junior brother, i finally have the chance to see it.¡± ge hongjie looked around, a hint of envy in his words. every disciple within the sect aspired to become a true disciple. however, achieving that status was incredibly difficult. ge hongjie hadn¡¯t passed the trials within the mystic realm when he attempted them. as for challenging the lowest-ranked true disciple, ge hongjie had considered it too, but there were numerous challengers, and the last-ranked true disciple hadn¡¯t chosen him. still, being a true disciple was being a true disciple¡ªdespite being the lowest-ranked, after practicing the true disciple¡¯s techniques for half a year, their strength would surpass that of others. in ge hongjie¡¯s year, no one successfully challenged that position. instead, they gifted a lot of contribution points to the last-ranked true disciple, enriching their resources and boosting their strength even further. from what ge hongjie knew, over the years, hardly anyone had succeeded in challenging that position. they were all at the visceral tempering realm, all with the fifth level of the origin connection technique, and their cultivation was the same. but after practicing the true disciple¡¯s techniques for half a year, how could they compare? it was an upward path left by the sect, but it was narrow. it gave inner disciples hope, but in reality, it served to motivate the true disciples to cultivate. many understood this logic, but the desire for a true disciple position was so strong that every time, someone would challenge the last-ranked true disciple, even if it meant wasting ten thousand contribution points. it was worth it. ¡°senior brother, you¡¯re too kind.¡± chen fei chuckled softly. in the courtyard of the true transmission peak, only one menial disciple could be selected, and no other inner disciples could stay for long. otherwise, chen fei would have chosen a senior brother to be there. ¡°have you heard about the discussions among the disciples about you lately?¡± ge hongjie emptied his cup of alcohol and looked up at chen fei. his visit today was actually about this matter. ¡°i¡¯ve heard some.¡± chen fei nodded. after breaking through to the visceral tempering realm, even though he had been busy enjoying the waterfall scenery, some rumors, and information had reached his ears. ¡°lately, some disciples have been privately discussing you with a somewhat condescending attitude. 1 suspect there¡¯s someone behind this, trying to provoke you into accepting a challenge ahead of time.¡± ge hongjie furrowed his brows and spoke with a deep voice, ¡°at this time, you must remain composed and not be influenced by others. half a year from now, when you¡¯ve successfully practiced the true disciple¡¯s techniques, you can shatter any doubts that arise!¡± ¡°thank you for your concern, senior brother. i understand this principle.¡± chen fei smiled. he naturally understood the intentions of those people. instead of going out to argue, chen fei continued to wait, waiting for those people to come and challenge him on their own accord. words couldn¡¯t hurt chen fei, and their attempts to disrupt him were in vain. chen fei needed to see the actual benefits. in fact, if those people really understood chen fei well, they would know that their tricks were futile. if they went straight to action, chen fei would actually respond. the current situation of them trying to subtly provoke him only made chen fei feel sorry for their approach. ¡°it seems 1 was overly concerned.¡± ge hongjie observed chen fei¡¯s demeanor, noting that he wasn¡¯t agitated by words, which made him chuckle. in fact, during their journey in the strange wind realm, ge hongjie had already recognized chen fei¡¯s bravery and cunning. how else could he have saved them from danger? this time, his worry had caused unnecessary confusion. he was concerned that chen fei might not handle the verbal provocations well. now it appeared that he had worried too much. ¡°senior brother ge, could you do me a favor?¡± chen fei looked at ge hongjie, thought for a moment, and suddenly spoke up. ¡°what is it?¡± ¡°help me send a message to the others. if they want to challenge me, they can come directly to the true transmission peak in a month,¡± chen fei whispered. ge hongjie was taken aback. weren¡¯t they just discussing how he wouldn¡¯t be influenced by others¡¯ provocations? why was he now accepting challenges so readily? ¡°junior brother chen, don¡¯t act impulsively.¡± ge hongjie couldn¡¯t help but sound anxious. he couldn¡¯t believe his words were going to waste so quickly. ¡°senior brother ge, i¡¯m not being impulsive.¡± seeing ge hongjie¡¯s reaction, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°i¡¯m just coveting the stakes they¡¯re holding.¡± ¡°what stakes?¡± ge hongjie was somewhat bewildered. ¡°they want to challenge me ahead of time. shouldn¡¯t they show some sincerity? let¡¯s bet on it. otherwise, why should i agree to their challenge?¡± ge hongjie began to comprehend, but his brows were still furrowed. ¡°those people broke through to the visceral tempering realm earlier than you, some even two or three years ago. in that time, they¡¯ve had enough time to practice powerful techniques. facing them now could be somewhat risky for you, junior brother.¡± ¡°there¡¯s no chance of success anyway. how could they possibly put up enough to gamble with me?¡± chen fei looked at ge hongjie. seeing his continued concern, he thought for a moment and then extended his finger, pointing it slowly at ge hongjie¡¯s forehead. ge hongjie stared at chen fei¡¯s gesture with confusion. suddenly, his expression changed, as an immense aura surged into his consciousness. it was as if the point of chen fei¡¯s finger wasn¡¯t just a finger, but a soaring sword energy that aimed to shatter him. ge hongjie¡¯s hair wafted without wind, and he resisted the urge to retaliate. ge hongjie knew that chen fei wouldn¡¯t actually harm him. however, this threatening feeling instinctively prompted ge hongjie¡¯s body to react defensively. chen fei¡¯s finger stopped about a foot away from ge hongjie. his intention wasn¡¯t to display something but to convey to ge hongjie the true extent of his strength. without actually engaging in combat, given ge hongjie¡¯s current peak visceral tempering realm strength and his intent to open his acupuncture points, he could naturally understand the significance behind chen fei¡¯s gesture. ¡°i understand. i¡¯ll pass on the message!¡± ge hongjie¡¯s body relaxed slightly as he looked at chen fei, a smile forming on his face. with this level of strength, how could accepting challenges be a concern? ¡°why wait for a month?¡± ge hongjie wondered about chen fei¡¯s strength. it didn¡¯t seem necessary to wait for a month. ¡°i¡¯ve been practicing the true disciple¡¯s techniques recently and don¡¯t want to be disturbed.¡± chen fei smiled. this was indeed his most genuine reason. while he wanted to earn the stakes, he was more focused on mastering the zhongyuan sword technique. whether he acquired the stakes sooner or later had minimal impact on chen fei. ¡°alright.¡± ge hongjie nodded, refilling their cups. he was now looking forward to the sight of those challengers coming to face chen fei, witnessing his true strength. half a day later, news that chen fei was willing to accept the challenges of other inner disciples ahead of schedule spread throughout the inner sect. ¡°this chen fei, he¡¯s actually not waiting for the six-month agreement and is accepting challenges ahead of time. isn¡¯t that a bit reckless?¡± ¡°reckless? this is true character. i used to scorn chen fei for relying on luck to obtain the true disciple position. but now, seeing him willing to accept a challenge a month early, i respect him as a true man.¡± ¡°your respect means nothing. the half-year period is the time the sect gives for true disciples to practice. it¡¯s the sect¡¯s protection. but now, chen fei isn¡¯t using this time to cultivate properly. such temperament won¡¯t lead to great achievements!¡± ¡°exactly. he was provoked by mere words and accepted a challenge. does he think the luck he had in the mystic realm will continue? in the sparring arena, it¡¯s a real battle with real weapons. there¡¯s no room for even a bit of luck.¡± ¡°maybe chen fei thinks his strength is already sufficient?¡± ¡°he just broke through to the visceral tempering realm, and his realm probably isn¡¯t stable yet. the challengers have been in that state for a long time. how does this look? chen fei has made a mistake from the very beginning. originally, if he had trained for half a year, pondering the true disciple¡¯s techniques well, there would have been hope. but now, he¡¯s personally ruining that hope!¡± with the news spreading, many inner disciples were discussing it, and almost no one held a favorable view of chen fei¡¯s decision. although they had previously believed that chen fei had relied on luck to become a true disciple, they hadn¡¯t completely dismissed his performance after six months. after all, the true disciple¡¯s techniques were indeed strong if practiced properly. however, now that he had just broken through to the visceral tempering realm and was accepting challenges a month later, what kind of progress could he make with just one month of practice? did he really think he was an extraordinary genius? if he were truly a genius, he wouldn¡¯t have only been at the marrow tempering realm at this age and relied on the benefits from the mystic realm to break through to the visceral tempering realm.. Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Can’t Wait chapter 192: can¡¯t wait translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°chen fei actually accepted the challenge.¡± in a courtyard, qian guangji¡¯s face was filled with satisfaction as he said, ¡°the previous instigation was just a prelude. many more tactics haven¡¯t been deployed yet. but chen fei couldn¡¯t handle it like this. he¡¯s truly young.¡± ¡°he didn¡¯t really lose his composure completely. didn¡¯t he give himself a month to prepare?¡± fan zongzheng¡¯s face also bore a smile. they had indeed planned a lot beforehand, fearing that chen fei would remain as indifferent as he had been in previous years, completely disregarding the outside world. in that case, they would have had no way to influence him. unexpectedly, just by inciting discussions, the effect was remarkable. chen fei was immediately stirred up and willing to accept the challenge. ¡°hahaha, a month. how long can a month really be? does chen fei really think he can fully comprehend the profound transmission technique within a month? it¡¯s laughable!¡± qian guangji burst into loud laughter. the profound true transmission technique was incredibly intricate. according to the information qian guangji had gathered, most disciples who had received the true transmission technique could only grasp the basics within six months, far from mastery. only those exceptionally gifted individuals could achieve mastery of the technique within half a year and unleash its immense power. who did chen fei think he was? still, don¡¯t underestimate him. based on the information we¡¯ve received, chen fei¡¯s archery skills are outstanding. those who have seen him in the mystic realm have all praised him. it¡¯s said that he can directly threaten those in the visceral tempering realm.¡± fan zongzheng¡¯s smile faded. even though he had always believed that chen fei had relied on luck to pass the true transmission trial, when it came to an actual showdown, they had to give their all. in open terrain, archery can indeed be quite effective. i¡¯ve heard that chen fei¡¯s body technique is also extraordinary. it¡¯s reasonable that he gained some reputation within the mystic realm by combining the two.¡± qian guangji nodded and said, ¡°however, in a combat arena with limited space, it¡¯s hard to employ archery effectively. as long as we get close, chen fei¡¯s archery will be ineffective!¡± ¡°archers also practice close combat techniques. chen fei¡¯s swordsmanship should be decent as well. that¡¯s something we should be cautious of!¡± fan zongzheng reminded. ¡°of course, that¡¯s natural. in the combat arena, we give it our all and leave no room for chen fei. but now, what needs to be resolved is how to get chen fei to agree to put up the aperture breaking pill as a stake!¡± qian guangji said in a low voice. the challenge was about the position of the true disciple, and the aperture breaking pill was completely unrelated to that. it already belonged entirely to chen fei. ¡°let¡¯s use the things we planned to exchange with him earlier as a stake and provoke him into accepting the bet. if he can¡¯t withstand verbal provocation, we can continue using words to provoke him!¡± fan zongzheng said with a serious tone. ¡°good!¡± a smile appeared on qian guangji¡¯s face. it wasn¡¯t only fan zongzheng and qian guangji who were watching the true disciple position and the aperture breaking pill. many other inner disciples were also keeping an eye on them. those rumors that had been amplified weren¡¯t solely the work of fan zongzheng and qian guangji. many others were involved as well. their goal was simple: to provoke chen fei. and without much effort, chen fei couldn¡¯t hold back, bringing joy to all who had participated. the challenge now and the challenge six months later would undoubtedly have different levels of difficulty. no matter how much they looked down upon chen fei in their hearts, when it came to the actual challenge, they would undoubtedly give their all. lowering the difficulty of the challenge now was naturally the best outcome. they were all eagerly waiting for the month to pass so they could directly remove chen fei from the true transmission position. in a courtyard halfway up the true transmission peak. after passing the message to ge hongjie, chen fei had stopped paying attention to the changes outside and immersed himself in the practice of the zhongyuan sword. the artificially created waterfall had an effect. at this moment, chen fei sat beneath the small waterfall. as the gentle flow of water struck him, various insights regarding the zhongyuan sword arose in his mind. if there were outsiders present, they might find chen fei¡¯s appearance somewhat odd. the water flowed down from above, drenching chen fei¡¯s head. it seemed dissonant no matter how one looked at it. fortunately, there were no outsiders, and chen fei absorbed the insights of the zhongyuan sword, seemingly undergoing a subtle transformation in his internal energy. the internal energy cultivated from the origin connection technique previously didn¡¯t possess any distinct features, but now, as he practiced the zhongyuan sword, his internal energy gradually became denser. with undivided attention, chen fei immersed himself in cultivation. the days seemed to have returned to a familiar rhythm¡ªalchemy and practice. this was what chen fei repeated every day, yet he didn¡¯t feel impatient. on the contrary, he found it enjoyable. for anyone experiencing constant improvement in their abilities, such a life would likely not breed complaints. people mostly complain when they feel they¡¯re stagnant or even regressing, despite their desperate efforts. fifteen days later, chen fei reached mastery level in the visceral tempering section of the zhongyuan sword. at that moment, his internal energy underwent a complete transformation. it felt as though he had suddenly gained weight, transforming from a floating air into something with substance. chen fei could sense the texture of his internal energy. the most noticeable change was that each time he practiced, he could clearly start to harness the vital energy. previously, when he practiced, the surrounding vital energy would be mildly drawn into his body, the effect quite weak. by increasing the concentration of vital energy in the vicinity, he could slightly enhance his cultivation speed. now, in the same elemental environment, chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed had further increased. it was as if this type of internal energy had a kind of adhesive effect on the surrounding vital energy. aside from the accelerated practice and the denser internal energy, the power of chen fei¡¯s techniques had also increased significantly. it was as though his internal energy had been refined, but in a different manner. chen fei stood in the courtyard, sword in hand, and drove it into the ground ahead of him. the next moment, a gravitational fluctuation spread out from the point where the sword landed, affecting an area within a radius of ten meters. anything within that range was caught in the gravitational disturbance. this was the zhongyuan sword at the visceral tempering realm¡ªusing the sword as a pivot to exert pressure in all directions. chen fei could also use himself as the center, causing the gravitational field to move with him. currently, the maximum radius of the gravitational field was ten meters. alternatively, it could be focused solely on the sword¡¯s blade, making it the most potent attack of the zhongyuan sword. how he used it was entirely up to him. satisfied, chen fei nodded and retrieved the sword from the ground. the zhongyuan sword at the mastery level could already pose a threat to the visceral tempering realm. especially when all the power was concentrated into the sword¡¯s blade, the resulting force was truly astonishing. and this was only mastery level. with continued practice, the power of the zhongyuan sword would keep increasing. chen fei looked forward to seeing what scenes would unfold when he fully mastered the visceral tempering realm of the zhongyuan sword. time continued to pass, and another fifteen days flew by. however, the zhongyuan sword hadn¡¯t yet reached the great completion level. the speed of cultivation for the zhongyuan sword had somewhat exceeded chen fei¡¯s expectations. he had thought that he could reach great completion of the zhongyuan sword in the visceral tempering realm within a month. nonetheless, this didn¡¯t hinder him. at most, once he dealt with the challengers, he could continue his cultivation. these challengers were never chen fei¡¯s main focus. his attention was directed toward the other true disciples on the true transmission peak, particularly those from previous years. there were over ninety true disciples, and chen fei was curious about the power levels of the top-ranking disciples. in the early morning sunlight, a knock sounded on the door of chen fei¡¯s courtyard. ¡°come in.¡± sitting on a stone bench, chen fei knew that a group of people would be arriving today, so he waited in the courtyard. ¡°creak!¡± the wooden door of the courtyard swung open with the sound of wood rubbing against wood. qian guangji entered, his face carrying a faint smile as he looked at chen fei. ¡°junior brother chen, we meet again. congratulations on becoming a true disciple!¡± qian guangji greeted with a cupped fist salute, his eyes containing a hint of insincerity. ¡°please, take a seat. let¡¯s wait for the others.¡± chen fei gestured for him to sit, and qian guangji nodded, taking a seat on the stone bench. qian guangji naturally didn¡¯t think he was the only one visiting chen fei today. there were definitely other inner disciples eagerly watching chen fei¡¯s true disciple position. in about fifteen minutes, people began to arrive in the courtyard, one after another. several of them exchanged glances, their intentions known without being spoken. half an hour later, there were already nine people seated in the courtyard. after waiting for a while, chen fei realized that no one else was coming. he stepped forward and closed the door, then turned to face the nine individuals in the courtyard. some of them had participated in the trial alongside him, and he recognized a few faces. however, most of them were complete strangers. judging from their aura most were approaching the mid-stage of the visceral tempering realm. chen fei could even sense that they were intentionally suppressing their cultivation to prevent themselves from advancing further. chen fei smiled faintly. it seemed that for the position of true disciple, many of them had done more than just wait for a month. they had waited for quite a long time. their intention was clear: if there were true disciples in the initial stage of the visceral tempering realm, they wanted to rely on their current level of cultivation to make a move. unexpectedly, they had encountered chen fei, a true disciple who had just broken through to the visceral tempering realm. this was truly a golden opportunity for them. ¡°perhaps there are no more participants. i¡¯m the first one here. can i speak first?¡± seeing that chen fei had closed the door, qian guangji stood up and looked at chen fei. no rush. let me speak first, and then you can share your thoughts.¡± chen fei glanced at qian guangji, smiling slightly, and then turned his attention to the others. he said, ¡°fellow senior brothers, we all know why you¡¯ve come here. allow me to share my thoughts as well.¡± chen fei paused for a moment and continued, ¡°i¡¯m willing to accept your challenges. however, there must be stakes, and they should be proportionate to the true disciple position, right?¡± hearing chen fei¡¯s words, the nine individuals fell silent for a moment. but soon after, someone chuckled softly. qian guangji had been somewhat displeased when chen fei closed the door and blocked his chance to speak. however, upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, a smile emerged on his face, laced with mockery. ¡°junior brother chen is quite confident. that¡¯s good. i was worried that you might back down before 1 came. since junior brother chen has requests, that¡¯s even better. 1 heard that junior brother chen is collecting the spirit materials for the half-spirit sword. 1 happen to have a piece of refined iron. how about i challenge you first?¡± lan yunfeng stood up, looking at chen fei. in his hand appeared a black mineral, his eyes already filled with anticipation. lan yunfeng had long been impatient for the true disciple position! Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Arrogance chapter 193: arrogance translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei looked at the refined iron in lan yunfeng¡¯s hand and nodded slightly. the refined iron was good, a fine choice for forging weapons. paired with various mystical ingredients chen fei had gathered, he could use it to forge a semi-spirit sword. ¡°quite fortunate. 1 also have a piece of refined iron here, slightly larger than senior brother lan¡¯s.¡± qian guangji stepped forward, cutting off lan yunfeng¡¯s words, and took out a piece of refined iron from his pocket. in terms of size, it was indeed larger than the one lan yunfeng held. not only in size, but even the color of the refined iron was deeper, indicating that qian guangji¡¯s refined iron had a higher purity compared to lan yunfeng¡¯s. seeing this, the other seven people couldn¡¯t help but frown. qian guangji¡¯s refined iron in terms of weight and purity far exceeded the chips they held. ¡°junior brother chen, my initiation into the sect was relatively late compared to other senior brothers, and my breakthrough to the visceral tempering realm was also the shortest. if we were to choose, the odds of success in a match between you and me should be the greatest.¡± after suppressing the others with his refined iron, qian guangji turned to chen fei, his face filled with a smile, and said, ¡°there have been rumors within the sect about some of junior brother chen¡¯s statements. if junior brother chen wishes to counteract these actions, choosing me is the best option.¡± ¡°being the latest to break through doesn¡¯t mean the weakest in strength. junior brother qian, there¡¯s no need to be self-deprecating like this.¡± lan yunfeng furrowed his brows. qian guangji had said both good and bad things, leaving nothing for the others. ¡°senior brother lan is right. if breakthrough time were the standard for strength, many fights wouldn¡¯t need to happen. we could just state how long it took us to break through our cultivation stages, right?¡± ¡°i¡¯ve heard that junior brother qian¡¯s light splitting sword has already reached a high level of proficiency. his strength is indeed quite formidable.¡± the others immediately refuted qian guangji while also reminding chen fei that qian guangji¡¯s strength was not weak but rather quite strong. they were afraid that chen fei, upon hearing qian guangji¡¯s words, might choose him outright. what would be left for them later? the position of true disciple was likely to be taken by qian guangji. upon hearing the others¡¯ words, qian guangji remained calm. he smiled at chen fei and said, ¡°in addition to this piece of refined iron, i also have a vial of frozen spring water.¡± as qian guangji¡¯s words fell, the expressions of the others froze. this was a bit excessive; a piece of refined iron this large wasn¡¯t enough, and he even wanted to add a vial of frozen spring water. these stakes, combined with the fact that qian guangji did indeed break through to the visceral tempering realm later than the others, were quite a lot. if it were them, they¡¯d probably choose qian guangji outright. strength wasn¡¯t solely measured by breakthrough time, but it was indeed an important reference point.these conditions were really difficult to refuse. chen fei looked at the faces of the others, realizing that their stakes were likely inferior to qian guangji¡¯s. but that was normal; after all, they were all only early-stage cultivators of the visceral tempering realm. being able to accumulate over ten thousand contribution points and gather spiritual materials was already incredibly challenging, considering the consumption required for cultivation. chen fei even doubted whether the spiritual materials they held in their hands had been borrowed from somewhere else. turning to qian guangji, chen fei met his gaze. it was clear that qian guangji was already in a dominant position, as chen fei would most likely choose him. there was no logical reason to choose someone with lesser stakes unless chen fei had already coordinated with someone else. chen fei hadn¡¯t coordinated with anyone, but he genuinely wanted what qian guangji held in his hands. however, chen fei wanted more than just that ¨C he wanted everything they held! a few days ago, 1 specifically inquired at the hall of true transmission whether 1 could accept challenges from my fellow senior brothers simultaneously.¡± looking at qian guangji and the others, chen fei¡¯s face showed a harmless smile. ¡°at the same time? what do you mean?¡± qian guangji¡¯s brows furrowed. he had already offered so much as stakes, and yet chen fei wasn¡¯t readily accepting, making qian guangji feel that things were slipping out of his control. qian guangji didn¡¯t like that feeling! ¡°it means that i will simultaneously accept challenges from all of you senior brothers. if 1 win, the fights continue until 1 lose. but if i don¡¯t lose, you senior brothers can¡¯t back out of the agreement. you must step into the arena and face me!¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he looked at qian guangji and the others, his gaze carrying a hint of pressure. lan yunfeng and the others exchanged glances, then burst into laughter. such audacity, such determination, but also such recklessness! chen fei¡¯s intention was clear ¨C he had his eyes on the spiritual materials and contribution points they held and wanted none of them to escape his grasp. how confident he was, but also how arrogant. before they came, their main concern was that chen fei might falter at the last moment. if he didn¡¯t falter, they were also worried that he might choose someone else in the end, not them. after all, opportunities were rare. for so many years, it was rare for someone to become a true disciple by reaching the marrow tempering realm and having just recently broken through to the visceral tempering realm. compared to other disciples who had been in the visceral tempering realm for years and had been exposed to the true transmission techniques, chen fei¡¯s status as the last true disciple was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. in the past, the success rate of inner disciples challenging the last true disciple was very low, with few cases of success. yet many inner disciples still followed in succession, all in pursuit of that slim chance. now, challenging chen fei as the last true disciple was undoubtedly a very promising opportunity, especially since chen fei didn¡¯t wait for half a year but was willing to accept the challenge midway, which delighted everyone. while the rumors about chen fei¡¯s strength had been fueled by their actions, they were still reflective of their true thoughts and the thoughts of many inner disciples. did the rumors about chen fei¡¯s strength really make them seem weak? after cultivating for so many years, they had already developed strong mental resilience, or they wouldn¡¯t have broken through to the visceral tempering realm at such a young age. if they were in a small city like apricot fen city, with their level of cultivation, they could easily become the leaders, commanding respect from all directions. ¡°does the hall of true transmission agree with junior brother chen¡¯s proposal?¡± someone sneered. chen fei¡¯s arrogance had already stirred up dissatisfaction among everyone present. but to break through to the visceral tempering realm and then be this audacious was truly something. ¡°although there¡¯s no precedent, the hall of true transmission has agreed.¡± chen fei looked at their expressions, gave a slight smile, and continued, ¡°if all senior brothers agree, shall we go to the hall of true transmission now and make this wager official?¡± ¡°whom do you choose as your first challenger?¡± qian guangji felt uncomfortable, but this question needed to be clarified. regardless of how much confidence chen fei had, he could still be defeated by qian guangji in the end. in fact, chen fei¡¯s actions might become a laughingstock among the inner disciples in the future. ¡°since you¡¯ve offered the most stakes, naturally, i choose to face you first.¡± chen fei smiled. ¡°okay! then it¡¯s settled!¡± qian guangji¡¯s face broke into a smile. no matter the tricks, in the end, it was the real moves that mattered in the arena. lan yunfeng and the others exchanged glances. chen fei¡¯s behavior was audacious, but the outcome hadn¡¯t changed. the first choice was still qian guangji. chen fei¡¯s confidence made them hesitate to some extent. ¡°if we agree to your wager, it¡¯s not that we can¡¯t. but after you defeat senior brother qian, how long will you wait before accepting challenges from the rest of us? surely you won¡¯t make us wait for months?¡± lan yunfeng asked with a furrowed brow. ¡°i can accept challenges from all of you today.¡± chen fei¡¯s words were astonishing, causing qian guangji and the others to narrow their eyes. this decision wasn¡¯t arrogance anymore; it was genuine disdain. he was just short of pointing at them and calling them all trash. chen fei actually wanted to face their relay battle alone. never before had a last true disciple dared to make such a decision. yet here was chen fei, who should have been the weakest true inheritor, making that very choice. ¡°just one condition, though. you¡¯ll have to add more stakes. if you run out of spiritual materials, increase the contribution points by thirty percent. how about that?¡± chen fei continued, ignoring the expressions of the others. ¡°alright, alright, junior brother chen, since you put it that way, if we don¡¯t accept, we¡¯ll be seen as weak. let¡¯s go, to the hall of true transmission!¡± someone said with a mix of anger and laughter. ¡°junior brother chen, it¡¯s not every time that you¡¯ll get as lucky as you did in the mystic realm,¡± someone coldly snorted, already quite displeased with chen fei. ¡°junior brother chen, since you¡¯re so confident, how about betting your aperture breaking pill as well?¡± qian guangji sneered, ¡°i¡¯ll use the wu family¡¯s elemental pool as stakes against your aperture breaking pill!¡± ¡°alright!¡± chen fei nodded without hesitation. it wasn¡¯t an exchange; it was a wager, so naturally, chen fei had no objections. lan yunfeng and the others looked at qian guangji. the stakes were substantial but also harsh. if chen fei lost, not only would he lose his position as the true disciple, but his future opportunities to break through to the aperture tempering realm would also be severely limited. however, associating chen fei¡¯s arrogant decision with his current course of action, they felt he might be going too far. was it possible he had gone off the deep end? his cultivation method might not be suitable, but he had proposed this audacious decision. after a brief moment, chen fei and the other ten arrived at the hall of true transmission. chen fei presented his request to the attending disciples. the attending disciples looked at chen fei with astonishment. when chen fei had inquired a few days earlier, they had assumed he was joking or merely seeking idle information. they hadn¡¯t expected chen fei to be serious, actually wanting all nine others to challenge him on the same day in a full-scale relay battle. it was madness. the attending disciples hadn¡¯t dealt with anything like this in a long time, if ever. ¡°junior brother chen, are you serious?¡± the attending disciples couldn¡¯t help but whisper, reminding him that the position of the true inheritor wasn¡¯t easily obtained, so why degrade it this way? even if you¡¯re confident, you could still accept challenges from one person per day, letting the others wait a while longer. a relay battle would magnify even minor injuries, not to mention the exhaustion of physical strength and inner energy. these were all significant risks. ¡°i apologize for the inconvenience, senior brother!¡± chen fei said with a bow. the attending disciples looked at chen fei¡¯s earnest expression and couldn¡¯t help but sigh, beginning to record the terms of the wager. however, when the attending disciples saw that chen fei was also betting his aperture breaking pill, they felt their heads spinning. though the aperture breaking pill was only being wagered against qian guangji, the stakes were still incredibly high.. was chen fei completely disregarding the consequences? Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Killer Move: Shifting Shadows chapter 194: killer move: shifting shadows translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation during a recent discussion among the inner disciples, even the attendants had overheard quite a bit. while the words exchanged seemed a bit excessive, there was still some agreement deep down. however, the attendants didn¡¯t anticipate that these words would have such a profound impact on chen fei. in order to prove himself, he staked all the benefits he had gained from being true disciple in one go. what level of self-confidence must one possess to undertake such an action? ¡°take another careful look at the wager, confirm it, and then sign and seal it!¡± the attendants glanced at chen fei, deciding to give him one last chance. losing the position of true disciple would truly be a waste, especially when one considers all the opportunities it brings. it wasn¡¯t necessary to risk so much just to prove a point. qian guangji and his group glanced at the agreement, promptly signing and sealing it. then, they looked towards chen fei with some apprehension, wondering if he might back down at the last moment. when examined closely, this wager held too many disadvantages for chen fei. frankly, any one of them would have accepted the challenge individually, but facing all nine challengers simultaneously was an entirely different matter. it seemed like an impossible fantasy. chen fei looked at the wager; he knew this was his one chance, and he wouldn¡¯t find such a good opportunity again. should he expose his strength too much? chen fei wasn¡¯t keen on it, but these people had given him too much. moreover, he intended to challenge the top-ranked true disciples afterward, aiming for better treatment. strength couldn¡¯t be concealed forever. chen fei also intended for the sect to see his value, to tilt more resources his way so he could grow faster. while he might be a powerhouse elsewhere, in places like pingyin county, where he currently resided, even the lowest level of cultivation was absent. however, in the vicinity of immortal cloud city, such cultivation was quite ordinary. chen fei wanted to grow quickly, and to achieve that, he would either need to endure intense training or push himself relentlessly upward. breaking through to a higher realm within two years wasn¡¯t slow progress, but chen fei desired even faster growth. this world was perilous; even secluded places of peace could change overnight. other dangers might arise in various locations. hence, chen fei wasn¡¯t inclined to rely solely on silent cultivation to nurture his strength. if given the opportunity, he would prefer to accelerate his progress. only by reaching a higher realm could he feel a semblance of safety. chen fei picked up a brush and signed and sealed the document. seeing chen fei¡¯s action, qian guangji and his group revealed smiles. no matter what, the position of true disciple had now fallen into the hands of the nine of them. but now, they actually hoped that chen fei¡¯s strength would match his arrogance. only then would they, who were ranked lower due to the low value of their spiritual materials, have a chance to confront chen fei. ¡°tomorrow, the martial arena will open,¡± the attendants announced as they put away the wager, looking at the group. for contests between true disciples, the martial arena in front of the hall of true transmission was usually used. it had protective formations, and the elders of the hall of true transmission would act as judges. this way, if a disciple suffered serious injuries, there would still be time for rescue. ¡°thank you, senior brother!¡± chen fei arched his hand and then left the hall of true transmission. qian guangji¡¯s group watched chen fei¡¯s departing figure, smiles on their faces. tomorrow, the position of true disciple would belong to one of them. a nine-person rotation battle left no room for unexpected outcomes! an hour later, news spread, possibly from an unexpected source, that chen fei had directly challenged qian guangji and his eight companions. the battle was to take place tomorrow, and in a single day, chen fei would face all nine opponents in rotation. this news quickly circulated within the inner sect. not only the inner sect, but even many disciples on the peak where the true disciples resided also came to know of this news. upon hearing this news, everyone¡¯s initial reaction was one of bewilderment. since when did the lowest-ranked true disciple challenge in a rotation battle? this seemed unfair. however, soon enough, someone clarified that it was chen fei¡¯s own request. this clarification didn¡¯t dispel doubts; instead, it made things even more perplexing. chen fei had agreed to a rotation battle against all nine challengers? what kind of courage was this? or perhaps, was this a result of some strange enchantment clouding his judgment, leading him to make such an absurd decision? ¡°we really underestimated this chen fei! just his audacity to challenge nine opponents in one day ¨C i¡¯m impressed!¡± ¡°trading his position as a true disciple and even a aperture breaking pill? is that audacity? it¡¯s downright foolish!¡± ¡°chen fei must have confidence in himself, otherwise how could an ordinary person make such a decision!¡± ¡°even with confidence, there¡¯s no need for such a drastic move. the slightest misstep could lead to a complete loss. he could have taken it step by step; there was no need to be so aggressive!¡± ¡°perhaps to chen fei, this isn¡¯t considered aggressive?¡± someone weakly suggested, only to be met with laughter from others. various discussions spread among the inner disciples. no one had high hopes for chen fei¡¯s success. even if they thought his strength might be remarkable, this decision seemed like digging his own grave. the internal chatter persisted until midnight. afterward, some disciples began to make their way directly to the martial arena of the hall of true transmission. with the upcoming competition, they wanted to secure good viewing spots. originally not very interested, chen fei¡¯s decision to challenge all nine opponents in a rotation battle had ignited a strong desire to witness the event firsthand. they wanted to watch closely, up close, and see chen fei fall flat on his face. ¡°anyone who dares to make such a decision clearly underestimated chen fei. just based on his courage, i admire him!¡± someone exclaimed loudly. ¡°to directly trade his position as an true disciple and even include a aperture breaking pill. is this courage? it¡¯s practically foolishness!¡± ¡°chen fei must have confidence in himself; otherwise, an ordinary person wouldn¡¯t make such a decision!¡± ¡°even with confidence, there¡¯s no need to go to such extremes. a single misstep can lead to total defeat. he could have taken things step by step. there¡¯s no need to be this reckless!¡± ¡°maybe chen fei doesn¡¯t see it as recklessness?¡± someone weakly suggested, only to be met with laughter from others. discussions among the inner disciples continued. no one held high hopes for chen fei¡¯s success. even if they believed his strength might be noteworthy, this decision seemed like a path to self-destruction. the discussions carried on until midnight. after that, some disciples began to head directly to the martial arena in front of the hall of true transmission. with the competition scheduled for the next day, they wanted to secure good viewing positions. originally not too interested, chen fei¡¯s decision to challenge all nine opponents in a rotation battle had sparked a strong desire within them to witness the event firsthand. they wanted to watch closely, up close, and see chen fei¡¯s grand plans crumble. ¡°here he comes, here he comes! chen fei is here!¡± amid the anticipation, someone shouted loudly. a figure approached from a distance, moving rapidly and arriving at the martial arena in the blink of an eye. under the sunlight, chen fei¡¯s hair seemed to have been dyed a golden hue, and in the gentle breeze, his strands of hair fluttered lightly. ¡°such incredible speed!¡± someone exclaimed in awe. chen fei¡¯s display of speed just now easily outstripped ninety percent of those present, including those in the aperture tempering realm. and yet, this was probably not chen fei¡¯s fastest speed. some people recalled the rumors about chen fei ¨C strong in archery and even stronger in speed. now, witnessing this, those rumors seemed far from baseless. judging by this, today¡¯s battle might encounter some twists. it remained to be seen how many opponents chen fei could defeat. one, or perhaps three? qian guangji squinted his eyes as he observed chen fei¡¯s display of speed. the soul chasing step, chen fei¡¯s technique, was something qian guangji had already inquired about. and now, seeing it in action, he realized chen fei¡¯s mastery of the soul chasing step was truly exceptional. fortunately, qian guangji was prepared for this. qian guangji¡¯s figure flickered, and he appeared within the martial arena. he stared at chen fei from a distance. ¡°one side voluntarily concedes; the match ends. begin!¡± ru lutao, an elder of the hall of true transmission, looked at both chen fei and qian guangji, his gaze lingering on chen fei for a moment before he spoke. ¡°senior brother qian.¡± chen fei arched his hand. ¡°junior brother chen,¡± qian guangji replied. before qian guangji¡¯s words could fully settle, he vanished from his spot and instantly closed the gap to within five meters of chen fei. rumors had long circulated about chen fei¡¯s powerful archery, and naturally, qian guangji wasn¡¯t going to give him a chance to employ it. by closing in at top speed, qian guangji aimed to force chen fei to abandon his bow and arrows. thus, qian guangji utilized a subtle maneuver, employing a method akin to a sneak attack, to swiftly approach chen fei. chen fei looked at qian guangji several meters away, his longbow already held in his left hand. ordinary archers, when confronted at such close proximity, would instinctively retreat. however, chen fei stood his ground. ¡°break!¡± with a muffled sound, the bowstring emitted a twang, and an arrow shot toward qian guangji. qian guangji kept his gaze fixed on chen fei. just as chen fei¡¯s arrow was released, qian guangji moved as well. the arrow grazed past qian guangji¡¯s ear, a rush of air brushing against it. the tremendous force behind the arrow severed strands of qian guangji¡¯s hair, and his expression subtly shifted. although qian guangji hadn¡¯t directly blocked chen fei¡¯s arrow, in that split second when the arrow flew by, he still sensed the latent power within it. in the aperture tempering realm, no one within the sect could shoot an arrow with such force. however, this single arrow tightened the tension in qian guangji¡¯s heart. to dare accept the nine-person rotation challenge, chen fei truly had something. boom!¡± the arrow exploded against the array within the martial arena, producing a resounding boom that startled those nearby. the arrow had completely shattered, leaving everyone in awe of the power required to shoot such an arrow. five meters might not be much for those in the aperture tempering realm, but even so, as chen fei released the arrow, qian guangji had already closed the distance to be right in front of him. the shadow of his sword flickered, and qian guangji¡¯s semi-spiritual sword transformed into dozens of sword lights that struck at chen fei from all angles. the technique was known as the light splitting sword ¨C at a high level of mastery, a single sword strike could produce dozens of sword lights enveloping the enemy. genuine and illusionary, discerning between them within a short span was almost impossible. chen fei¡¯s figure swayed, but his feet remained firmly planted. he evaded one of the sword lights effortlessly, but the remaining dozens instantly overwhelmed him. ¡°boom!¡± although it seemed that chen fei was about to be shattered by the sword lights, he calmly drew his bow and aimed it at qian guangji. at such close range, there was no escaping the oncoming arrow for qian guangji. ¡°bang!¡± the dozens of sword lights dissipated in an instant. qian guangji involuntarily stumbled backward, blood mist spraying into the air. his clothing at the chest had long been shredded, and the powder from the shattered arrow scattered around. subconsciously, qian guangji lowered his head, and the protective heart shield emitted a faint glow. if not for this shield, he would have been severely wounded or even on the brink of death. what qian guangji couldn¡¯t fathom was how chen fei had seen through his light splitting sword at a glance. ¡°whoosh! the sound of the arrow breaking through the air snapped qian guangji back to attention. looking up, he saw several arrows closing in. qian guangji roared in anger, akin to a cornered beast, raising his sword to block the incoming arrows. meanwhile, chen fei stood a distance away and suddenly struck backward with his fist. a figure abruptly appeared behind chen fei. the figure had just drawn his longsword when he found a fist already in front of his face. qian guangji¡¯s eyes widened in shock, unable to dodge in time. bang!¡± blood splattered, and qian guangji tumbled through the air for several rotations before crashing heavily onto the ground, falling into unconsciousness. ru lutao, by the side of the martial arena, looked somewhat surprised as he watched chen fei. the killer move, shifting shadows, the light splitting sword possessed was not known to many. qian guangji¡¯s semi-spiritual sword was also designed to hide its presence. the vast majority of aperture tempering realm cultivators would have been hit by this move. unexpectedly, chen fei had so easily stepped by it.. Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Starfall chapter 195: starfall translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation surrounded by many disciples watching the competition, they were stunned by the scene before them, and then the sound erupted with a thunderous roar. they had anticipated various scenarios in the competition, but the one thing they hadn¡¯t expected was the current situation. in the blink of an eye, qian guangji was unexpectedly knocked out by chen fei¡¯s punch within a few moves. if at that moment, chen fei had wielded a sword instead of his fist, there might have been a hole in qian guangji¡¯s body right now. fan zongzheng stood outside the martial arena, taking an involuntary step forward, looking at the unconscious qian guangji on the ground with a look of disbelief in his eyes. qian guangji had actually lost like this. he had prepared so much just to provoke chen fei into competing. yet, when chen fei did come out to compete, qian guangji could only hold on for a few moves. how ridiculous! the light splitting sword technique, this sword art, didn¡¯t have any effect. despite the multitude of sword lights, chen fei saw through the real and fake in an instant. meanwhile, qian guangji¡¯s ultimate move looked more like he was throwing himself into a fight. the scene appeared as if chen fei was completely overwhelming qian guangji on his own. but it was chen fei who had just broken through to the visceral tempering realm, not qian guangji. moreover, qian guangji had already reached the visceral tempering realm much earlier, and his cultivation of techniques and swordsmanship had all reached a profound level. yet, even so, he was defeated in such a humiliating manner, and fan zongzheng couldn¡¯t comprehend it at all. why could chen fei see through the light splitting sword at a glance and the final killing move, shifting shadows? even if fan zongzheng personally faced qian guangji, he wouldn¡¯t be able to win as cleanly as this. chen fei wins!¡± ru lutao announced calmly, then waved his hand, pulling qian guangji¡¯s body in front of him. after a brief check, there were no major injuries, and chen fei didn¡¯t go too far in his attack. ru lutao nodded slightly and moved qian guangji out of the martial arena. ¡°who¡¯s next?¡± ru lutao turned his gaze to the eight individuals from the lan yunfeng, his eyes filled with a hint of amusement. they had initially thought that today¡¯s battle would lack suspense, but chen fei¡¯s punch had completely overturned the situation. yue pan leaped into the arena. yue pan looked at chen fei, his expression serious. qian guangji¡¯s disastrous defeat had somewhat affected yue pan¡¯s state of mind. and it wasn¡¯t just yue pan; lan yunfeng felt the same. their initial worry was that chen fei might lose too quickly, not giving them a chance to compete before he handed over his true teachings to someone else. now, things had turned out differently. qian guangji had barely posed a decent challenge to chen fei, as if he were just a practitioner at the marrow tempering realm. ¡°yue pan!¡± yue pan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice. ¡°chen fei!¡± chen fei smiled slightly. as soon as chen fei¡¯s words fell, yue pan charged toward him. the initial plan was to get up close. after witnessing the power of chen fei¡¯s bow and arrow, this tactical approach remained unchanged. the only thing was that chen fei¡¯s close combat skills were also formidable, making it somewhat challenging for yue pan to execute the plan. ¡°boom!¡± chen fei calmly watched yue pan, the bowstring vibrating as an arrow flew toward yue pan. yue pan¡¯s figure swayed, dodging two arrows, but no matter what, he couldn¡¯t evade the third arrow and had to use his long sword to block it. ¡°bang!¡± with a muffled sound, yue pan¡¯s face paled slightly, and his movement was momentarily halted by the impact. despite overestimating the power of chen fei¡¯s arrows, it wasn¡¯t until yue pan actually took an arrow that he realized he had still underestimated it. yue pan looked up, a hint of despair in his eyes. arrows were flying towards him again, and due to the earlier arrow, his movement was impeded, leaving him unable to dodge effectively. he could only take the arrows head-on. ¡°bang bang bang!¡± consecutive sounds of shattering arrows echoed. yue pan struggled to control his stance, stepping backward, and the tiger¡¯s mouth holding the sword had cracked open, blood flowing. his arm felt numb, and the immense force struck his chest like a massive stone, turning yue pan¡¯s face bright red. ¡°bang!¡± another arrow flew in, and yue pan barely blocked it, but the force of impact caused his arm to crash into his chest. ¡°thud!¡± blood finally burst out uncontrollably. yue pan¡¯s face transitioned from red to pale white. the force that permeated his entire body had been shattered by this arrow, and to recover, he needed at least a moment. but a moment was more than enough for chen fei to shoot several arrows. at this moment, yue pan had become a lamb ready for slaughter. ¡°boom!¡± an arrow struck near yue pan¡¯s foot, and the tremendous force created a deep pit in the ground. this wasn¡¯t just a bow and arrow; it was akin to a cannon. the inner disciples with slightly lower cultivation nearby shivered in fear. if such a heavy arrow were to fail on their heads, they would be severely injured at the very least, unless they managed to dodge. even those mid-stage visceral tempering realm inner disciples frowned. from their standpoint, even if it were them, with slightly weaker agility, they would have no choice but to withstand the arrows. however, considering the force of these arrows, with their level of cultivation, few dared to claim they could charge through the arrows towards chen fei. this was a disciple who had just recently broken through to the visceral tempering realm? even though he possessed the true teachings, his methods seemed excessively powerful. yue pan¡¯s feet trembled, nearly causing him to fall. however, he managed to stabilize himself in the end. as the shattered force within his body regained stability, yue pan glanced at the ground, his expression complex. clearly, chen fei had shown restraint; otherwise, that last arrow could have easily blown a huge hole in him. how long had it been since he last encountered such a heavy bow? yue pan had never anticipated that when he encountered it again, he would be challenging the last-ranked true disciple. yue pan couldn¡¯t help but recall the rumors about chen fei from before. there had been talk that chen fei displayed incredibly strong archery skills within the secret realm. although yue pan had taken it into account, he was more confident in his own abilities. now, it seemed that this confidence of his appeared somewhat laughable. if this weren¡¯t an internal competition but a life-and-death battle in the wilderness, yue pan knew he would have died. ¡°thank you for holding back, junior brother. i concede!¡± yue pan sincerely cupped his hand toward chen fei, then his figure flickered as he left the martial arena and headed to the sidelines. yue pan initially considered leaving directly, as losing in such a manner was quite embarrassing. however, he also wanted to see who could stop chen fei¡¯s heavy bow. ¡°chen fei wins, who¡¯s next?¡± ru lutao announced, and the outcome wasn¡¯t unexpected. to get close, one¡¯s agility needed to be excellent, but it was clear that yue pan¡¯s agility was inferior to qian guangji¡¯s. thus, the outcome was predetermined. the inner disciples below the stage all looked at chen fei with sparkling eyes. one person¡¯s result might be an anomaly, but two people¡¯s results were undoubtedly a demonstration of true strength. when they came here, they had intended to witness how chen fei, the last-ranked true disciple, would be humiliated. yet, less than a quarter of an hour had passed, and it was the challengers, including themselves, who had been humbled. who could have expected that chen fei¡¯s strength would be so astonishing? two consecutive challengers hadn¡¯t caused any substantial trouble for chen fei. qian guangji had managed to approach chen fei and executed a spectacular final move, shifting shadows. regardless of the outcome, qian guangji was indeed powerful, but he had encountered the rather unreasonably strong chen fei. on the other hand, yue pan couldn¡¯t even get close, being pushed back step by step by chen fei¡¯s heavy bow. he even had his strength momentarily shattered, leading to a defeat that couldn¡¯t have been worse. the twists and turns of this competition left the spectators among the disciples exhilarated. at this point, the crowd began to believe that a one-versus-nine challenge might not be entirely impossible. though challenging, chen fei¡¯s displayed strength was genuinely formidable. the position of the last-ranked true disciple seemed somewhat incongruous with chen fei¡¯s demonstrated combat prowess. ¡°chen junior brother, please!¡± lu shouhong appeared in the martial arena, looking at chen fei, his voice serious. ¡°please!¡± chen fei nodded. as chen fei¡¯s words fell, lu shouhong didn¡¯t advance. instead, he retreated several meters. witnessing this scene, everyone was taken aback. in an archer¡¯s duel, why would someone retreat instead of closing the distance? chen fei was also surprised, but upon seeing lu shouhong¡¯s posture of full defense, he understood instantly. lu shouhong must have realized his agility was insufficient to break through chen fei¡¯s arrow blockade. so, he chose to create distance to better evade chen fei¡¯s heavy bow. lu shouhong¡¯s gaze brushed past the quiver behind chen fei, his look concealed but still captured by chen fei. chen fei sensed the number of arrows left in his quiver, and a smile played on his lips. after the consecutive shots earlier, half of the arrows in his quiver had been expended. chen fei could have replenished his quiver before the competition started, but he hadn¡¯t paid attention. he hadn¡¯t expected lu shouhong to notice this detail. evidently, lu shouhong wanted to create distance and exhaust the arrows in chen fei¡¯s quiver. once that happened, he could close in without fearing the threat of the heavy bow. ru lutao on the sidelines also noticed lu shouhong¡¯s intentions and smiled. it was indeed a clever tactic. if charging head-on meant losing, it was wiser not to charge at all. ru lutao turned to chen fei, curious to see how he would respond. would he close the distance to increase the threat of the bow and arrow? chen fei didn¡¯t move his feet, holding the bow in his left hand and gripping an arrow in his right. slowly, he placed the arrow on the bowstring and then pulled it back inch by inch. different from his swift draw earlier, the current motion caused a majestic aura to emanate from chen fei. starfall! this was a technique chen fei had developed after practicing various archery methods. it wasn¡¯t used often because it required a long draw. the longer the draw, the greater the power of the arrow. in normal battles, things happened in the blink of an eye, leaving no opportunity for chen fei to execute such a draw. unexpectedly, the opportunity had presented itself now. lu shouhong sensed the change in aura emanating from chen fei, and his expression shifted slightly.. Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Invincible chapter 196: invincible translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation just now, at the scene, lu shouhong saw chen fei, almost in a devastating manner, defeating qian guangji and money. lu shouhong knew that his chances of defeating chen fei were very slim. because in terms of strength, lu shouhong knew that he wasn¡¯t necessarily stronger than qian guangji and money, and he might even be slightly weaker. but to simply admit defeat, lu shouhong felt unwilling. not only would he have to concede ten thousand contribution points to chen fei, but he would also have to give him the spiritual materials he had worked so hard to collect. this made lu shouhong¡¯s heart ache terribly, yet he was helpless. it wasn¡¯t until lu shouhong noticed the quiver behind chen fei, which had already been depleted of many arrows. a thought appeared in lu shouhong¡¯s mind: keep a distance, take an alternative approach, deplete the arrows in chen fei¡¯s quiver, and the opportunity would naturally come. in this way, lu shouhong came onto the martial arts stage and assumed a completely defensive stance. the result was unexpected. chen fei didn¡¯t follow the expected pattern. at this moment, he was actually gathering power. the exaggerated bow and arrow from earlier were now becoming even more powerful. is there no justice left in this? lu shouhong watched as chen fei slowly drew the bowstring, his aura becoming more and more exaggerated. lu shouhong hesitated¡ªwhether to charge or not. judging by the rate at which his aura was increasing, when the arrow was shot, it would undoubtedly be astonishing. lu shouhong doubted whether he, with his agility, could avoid it when the arrow came. the disciples around him were watching this scene with gleaming eyes, anticipating lu shouhong¡¯s response. ¡°1 concede!¡± after much hesitation, lu shouhong sighed with a hint of reluctance. there was no need for a desperate struggle anymore. if he didn¡¯t admit defeat now, he might not handle the situation well later and end up with more holes in his body. money could be earned again, but if he suffered heavy injuries that affected his future cultivation, that would be a real loss. ¡°i yield.¡± chen fei¡¯s face showed a slight smile as he released the bowstring. the arrows on the bow turned into flowing light in an instant, and the next moment, a loud noise shook the entire martial arts stage. lu shouhong¡¯s heart trembled as he stared at the landing spot of the arrow. the formation transformed from an intangible state to a tangible one, shimmering with white light. lu shouhong couldn¡¯t possibly handle this level of power. he might not even be able to dodge it. looking at it this way, lu shouhong suddenly felt grateful for his earlier decision. the trace of unwillingness vanished along with chen fei¡¯s arrow. ¡°chen fei wins, next!¡± ru lutao¡¯s face carried a smile as he watched chen fei with keen interest. this archery skill was surprisingly comprehensive. in the many years of yuan chen sword sect, no one had mastered the bow and arrow to this extent. the remaining six challengers below exchanged glances, brows furrowing. three people in a row had lost earlier, and even lu shouhong only allowed chen fei to shoot one arrow before the battle ended. ¡°i concede!¡± guan haiguang hesitated for a moment and then spoke in a deep voice. there was simply no way to continue this fight. his agility was decent, and he initially thought that he could break through and get close to chen fei. after three rounds of battles, it became evident that his agility was not refined enough to get near chen fei. given this, he chose not to embarrass himself any further and admitted defeat directly. guan haiguang remembered the bet he had made yesterday, and his teeth couldn¡¯t help but feel sour. he had acted recklessly back then. chen fei had been so confident and convincing. at that time, he had thought that chen fei was overconfident and arrogant. but looking at it now, he realized they had fallen into his trap. he was just afraid they would flee. so he directly signed the agreement. none of them could escape! ¡°so cunning!¡± guan haiguang watched chen fei from a distance, feeling regretful and frustrated. yet, there was no way out. he had personally signed and sealed the agreement. he couldn¡¯t escape it. ¡°i also yield.¡± zeng zhengxuan looked at chen fei and gestured in surrender. while zeng zhengxuan¡¯s heart ached for his contribution points and spiritual materials, he deeply admired the strength chen fei had displayed. if he had possessed such strength, his performance in the demonstration yesterday would have been even more excessive than chen fei¡¯s. unfortunately, zeng zhengxuan¡¯s own abilities weren¡¯t that formidable, and he couldn¡¯t match chen fei¡¯s level of skill. so, the reason he couldn¡¯t obtain the five iron tokens in the mystic realm was that his strength was lacking! ¡°i concede!¡± wei zaosheng¡¯s voice was somewhat low. after uttering these words, he left the martial arts stage directly. he wasn¡¯t interested in who ultimately won or lost. he just wanted to return and continue his cultivation. with no hope for inheriting the true inheritance, he would strive to break through the aperture tempering realm through his own efforts. when the time came, he would challenge chen fei once more to determine the winner. the current wei zaosheng recognized that he was far from being on par with chen fei. three consecutive surrenders made the inner disciples around them a bit noisy, but most of them could understand. given the strength chen fei had just demonstrated, those lacking in agility should avoid risking themselves. if chen fei didn¡¯t control his power properly, he might cause people to end up with extra holes in their bodies. that would be terrifying. ¡°next!¡± ru lutao yawned in boredom. as soon as he spoke, a figure appeared on the martial arts stage. the spirits of the people around were shaken, relieved that the cycle of surrenders had stopped. they had assumed that after witnessing chen fei¡¯s strength, the remaining participants would keep conceding until the end. ¡°junior brother chen, please!¡± tian yijie looked at chen fei and spoke with a solemn tone. ¡°please!¡± chen fei nodded. tian yijie took a step back with his right foot and charged toward chen fei. after three steps, his figure suddenly vanished from the martial arts stage. the previously noisy scene grew quiet. everyone¡¯s eyes widened. tian yijie had actually disappeared? or was it more accurate to say he had turned invisible? ru lutao¡¯s eyebrows lifted slightly. he glanced at the martial arts stage, and a smile formed on his face. it was indeed the elusive body technique, though not exactly the same as the true elusive body technique. a person wouldn¡¯t be able to cultivate the real elusive body technique due to a conflict with the powerful blood energy. however, tian yijie¡¯s version only possessed some of the elusive body techniques¡¯ characteristics. at this moment, he couldn¡¯t be seen because of a special half-spiritual tool he was using. chen fei stood in place, showing a touch of surprise in his expression. a subtle sense of strangeness suddenly enveloped his surroundings. this sensation made him recall the resisting evil lineage of si yuanhai. the people below were holding their breaths, their eyes darting around, some even checking the dust on the ground for changes. yet, on the martial arts stage, it seemed that only chen fei remained. the jade pendant in chen fei¡¯s embrace vibrated slightly. a faint glint appeared in his eyes as he activated the thousand origin technique. the world around him momentarily paused as his mental power spread in all directions. his gaze fixed on the right side. ¡°be careful!¡± chen fei spoke as he drew and shot an arrow, completing the action in an instant. the arrow transformed into flowing light and vanished from chen fei¡¯s hand. ¡°good perception, good insight!¡± ru lutao¡¯s eyes lit up slightly as he watched chen fei¡¯s actions. when chen fei had seen through qian guangji¡¯s light splitting sword earlier, ru lutao had suspected that chen fei¡¯s mental power should far exceed that of ordinary practitioners of the visceral tempering realm. now, seeing chen fei locate tian yijie¡¯s position instantly, he was finally certain. ¡°bang!¡± a muffled sound echoed as the arrow advanced, and a figure seemed to be pulled out of thin air. it took several steps on the ground before stabilizing its form. tian yijie looked at chen fei in disbelief. flis stealth had been broken so easily. in the mystic realm, even when he got extremely close to a demonic beast, the beast only sensed something was amiss. however, discovering his precise location had proven difficult. if he hadn¡¯t become overly reliant on his stealth and been severely injured by a mutated spiritual material later, causing him to lack enough tokens, he might not have been in this situation. now, he hadn¡¯t even approached chen fei, and yet his position had been revealed. this left tian yijie utterly shocked. ¡°it¡¯s impossible!¡± tian yijie muttered under his breath, full of unwillingness. he leaped backward while still in midair, disappearing from everyone¡¯s sight. ¡°bang!¡± another roar sounded, and before tian yijie had moved tens of meters, an arrow struck him. the impact¡¯s force caused him to stagger several steps. ¡°whoosh!¡± an arrow whizzed by tian yijie¡¯s ear, the sharp pain as if it were cutting into his ear. he couldn¡¯t help but shiver, a trace of blood sliding down from his ear. it was a warning. if he didn¡¯t show restraint, the next arrow might hit a different target. tian yijie swallowed nervously, gazed at chen fei, and eventually sighed. he gestured with a hand and walked off the martial arts stage in resignation. ¡°i concede! just as tian yijie left the stage, fu ancai bowed to chen fei and then left the martial arts stage. what was the point of fighting against this? tian yijie, who had the ability to go invisible and stealthy, was unable to even muster a bit of temper. if fu ancai were to step up, he would likely withstand just a couple of arrows. it would be utterly pointless. all eyes in the audience turned to lan yunfeng. among the challengers, only lan yunfeng remained. since chen fei took on challengers until now, not even an hour had passed. yet, chen fei seemed as if he had just warmed up. the contrast in strength between the two sides had overturned everyone¡¯s previous speculations. ¡°i can¡¯t just concede without fighting. i can¡¯t bring myself to do that.¡± amid the gaze of the crowd, lan yunfeng leaped onto the martial arts stage, facing chen fei from a distance. ¡°junior brother chen, you¡¯re very strong. your archery is truly remarkable!¡± lan yunfeng gazed at chen fei, his eyes filled with strong competitiveness. ¡°but 1 will become even stronger!¡± as lan yunfeng¡¯s words fell, he didn¡¯t charge forward. instead, he walked step by step toward chen fei. chen fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. he didn¡¯t speak but shot an arrow at lan yunfeng. lan yunfeng didn¡¯t dodge; he held a broadsword in his hand and positioned it in front of him. ¡°bang!¡± a muffled sound resounded. a stream of light passed over lan yunfeng¡¯s body, and he completely absorbed the arrow¡¯s force. moreover, it seemed as if he had gained an extra burst of energy. his momentum surged slightly. ¡°what a powerful semi-spiritual tool!¡± chen fei was somewhat surprised that the semi-spiritual tool on lan yunfeng¡¯s body could absorb the force of the arrow and even enhance lan yunfeng¡¯s strength, allowing him to grow stronger with each battle. looking at lan yunfeng¡¯s expression, chen fei realized that lan yunfeng hadn¡¯t been part of the group that entered the mystic realm. if he had such a half-spiritual tool, his chances of success in the trial would have been quite high. however, chen fei didn¡¯t dwell on this issue. arrows flew one after another toward lan yunfeng, and lan yunfeng¡¯s momentum continued to rise. but chen fei knew that the half-spiritual tool on lan yunfeng¡¯s body was nearing its limit. ¡°take this!¡± as the fifth arrow flew, lan yunfeng no longer dared to advance calmly and composedly as he had done before. he began to charge. due to the force of return, lan yunfeng¡¯s speed increased significantly. in the blink of an eye, he arrived in front of chen fei. ¡°boom!¡± the broadsword in lan yunfeng¡¯s hand swung at chen fei, but it only struck a phantom image. the blade hit the ground, creating a loud noise. lan yunfeng¡¯s momentum suddenly weakened. chen fei shook his head slightly. as expected, it was only a half-spiritual tool. its effect was strong, but it seemed to possess only the power of a single strike. after that one strike, the force of return began to fade. as lan yunfeng attempted to continue his attack, a flash of sword light appeared before his eyes. alarmed, he instinctively held his broadsword in front of him. a long sword appeared in chen fei¡¯s hand and tapped against lan yunfeng¡¯s broadsword. ¡°boom!¡± a flash of light swept through, but it shattered after a brief shimmer, and chen fei¡¯s sword blade drove straight in. it pierced lan yunfeng¡¯s shoulder blade. blood splattered, and lan yunfeng¡¯s body was propelled by the immense force, flying dozens of meters before crashing heavily onto the ground. he stared at chen fei with wide eyes, then finally collapsed onto the ground, devoid of any fighting spirit. chen fei angled his sword, and a droplet of blood slid down the blade, landing on the ground like a blooming rose. a one-on-nine challenge wasn¡¯t actually that difficult, was it? Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Sword Essence Technique chapter 197: sword essence technique translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ugh!¡± the surrounding disciples looked at the scene before them and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. when lan yunfeng charged forward, they had initially expected a fierce battle to unfold. after all, the momentum that lan yunfeng had displayed at that moment was truly astonishing, not much weaker than that of a typical peak visceral tempering realm cultivator. in certain aspects, at that moment, lan yunfeng seemed even stronger than a peak visceral tempering realm cultivator. however, unfortunately, that incredibly powerful strike didn¡¯t even touch chen fei. he easily dodged it with a slight move. no matter how powerful an attack is, if it can¡¯t reach its target, it¡¯s all in vain. there had always been rumors about chen fei¡¯s strong archery and exceptional agility. many disciples had no real concept of this before, thinking that no matter how strong someone could be, there must be a limit, given their cultivation level. in the world of martial arts, the level of cultivation is always the ultimate guarantee of combat power. but today, they witnessed chen fei¡¯s heavy bow in action. my, oh my, with just one arrow, he could take down one cultivator at the marrow tempering realm after another, or even two in a single shot, without exceptions. even visceral tempering realm cultivators, like the nine who had just participated, had proven vividly that they couldn¡¯t withstand several arrows head-on. to dodge, one needed exceptionally outstanding agility. finally getting close, they found themselves unable to even touch chen fei¡¯s figure. throughout the entire match, chen fei comprehensively outperformed the nine participants. only lan yunfeng managed to make chen fei draw his sword. that sword strike impressed many and made everyone understand that chen fei¡¯s archery was strong, and his swordsmanship was equally formidable, if not even stronger. lan yunfeng had already been carried away for medical treatment. among the nine participants, he might have been the strongest, but his injuries were also the most severe. even someone like qian guangji, who had taken a punch to the cheek, had passed out. a few days of rest would likely suffice to recover for him. lan yunfeng¡¯s scapula was nearly shattered. even with a visceral tempering realm cultivator¡¯s recovery ability, it would take several months to fully heal. with no contribution points left, no vital essence of iron left, and needing to nurse his injuries for months, lan yunfeng was truly unfortunate. ¡°the match is over, with chen fei as the ultimate victor.¡± ru lutao announced the final result, nodded at chen fei, and then disappeared from the spot. there were over ninety true disciples on true transmission peak, and ru lutao didn¡¯t remember many of them. now, chen fei had become one of those memorable figures. chen fei clasped his hands towards the surrounding disciples, eliciting a wave of cheers. this battle had completely established chen fei¡¯s reputation. the extent of the previous rumors¡¯ exaggeration was now matched by the intensity of the reversal. chen fei walked into the hall of true transmission and claimed his winnings. when they made the bet yesterday, everyone left their wagers in the hall of true transmission. no one could back out now. at this moment, chen fei stood in front of the counter, looking at the pile of spiritual materials. his smile was somewhat difficult to restrain. it wasn¡¯t that chen fei lacked stability, but the wager this time was simply too substantial. one spiritual material per person and someone like qian guangji even bet two spiritual materials directly, plus a day¡¯s access to the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool. in addition to the spiritual materials, there was a whopping ninety thousand contribution points. when did chen fei ever hold so many contribution points? even when he had the most, it hadn¡¯t surpassed a thousand. and those he did obtain didn¡¯t stay with him for long; chen fei used them up quickly. now, chen fei still owed feng xiupu a considerable amount of contribution points. ¡°congratulations, junior brother chen.¡± a disciple responsible for administrative matters smiled and congratulated him. looking at the pile of spiritual materials on the table, not feeling envious would be absolutely fake. but these spiritual materials were earned by chen fei¡¯s own strength, so the administrative disciple deeply admired him. one versus nine, a battle of attrition, and unexpectedly a complete domination over the opponents. although the administrative disciples had seen many true disciples, individuals like chen fei were truly rare. ¡°thank you!¡± chen fei arched his hand and packed up the spiritual materials, then left the hall of true transmission and returned to the courtyard of true transmission peak. chen fei had estimated that with the half-spirit sword-forging method taught within the sect, he had more than enough spiritual materials on hand. he was just slightly lacking in some auxiliary materials, but with his current contribution points, he could exchange for them at the treasure depository to complete the set. ¡°the sect¡¯s spiritual swords are mostly self-forged. i¡¯ll go to the sutra library in a few days to exchange for this forging method and then attempt to create one.¡± chen fei thought to himself, planning the next few days. as chen fei regained his composure and made plans for the half-spirit sword, in other parts of the sect, discussions about the sparring match in the martial arena were still buzzing. and as time passed, these discussions spread even more, reaching even those inner disciples who were occupied or uninterested before. they were now forced to know the results of the match due to the discussions around them. not only did they know the outcome of the match, but they were also gradually learning about the details that transpired during the match. chen fei¡¯s clean victory in this match left people immensely satisfied and greatly astonished. because of this, it was inevitable that people wanted to discuss it. furthermore, some were beginning to seriously consider learning archery as well. after all, ranged attacks were advantageous, and during group actions, one could stay far behind, which seemed quite profitable. the lively discussions within the inner sect eventually reached true transmission peak. when chen fei had accepted the challenge ahead of time, some true transmission disciples had noticed the news, especially those in the same year as chen fei. however, most of them had seen chen fei¡¯s archery skills and didn¡¯t think he would lose. at most, when they heard that chen fei was going to take on all nine opponents by himself, they vaguely wondered if he was being overly confident. but the result was that the match ended today. chen fei was anything but overly confident; he was clearly conservative. taking on all nine opponents with no harm to himself, at this rate, he could probably handle a few more without any issues. not only did the newly-promoted true disciples get this information, but the true disciples promoted in previous years also received news of the match¡¯s results and started paying attention to this last-ranked true disciple. in a few more months, when the half-year period was up, the rankings of the true disciple positions would be reshuffled. with chen fei¡¯s current demonstrated strength, no one would dare to challenge him, and chen fei would certainly continue to challenge upwards. by then, they would become rivals. so, it was only natural to start paying attention now. on the third morning, chen fei appeared in the sutra library. many who saw chen fei nodded in acknowledgment, and he responded to each of them. an hour later, chen fei left the sutra library with a transcribed copy of the sword essence technique. the sword essence technique was the method for forging spiritual swords. rather than being purely a forging method, the sword essence technique leaned more towards a cultivation technique. it involved nurturing the blade of the sword, continuously refining it from a half-spirit artifact to eventually becoming a spiritual artifact. the process was somewhat challenging; after all, the goal was a spiritual artifact. when chen fei briefly perused it in the sutra library, he realized that if he truly wanted to forge a spiritual sword using the sword essence technique, he would need more spiritual materials than a regular spiritual sword. at least thirty percent more was inevitable, and even more than fifty percent was possible. but even so, the sword essence technique still had a strong demand in the primordial sword sect. this was because the spiritual swords achieved through the sword essence technique shared a perfect resonance with the forgers¡¯ temperament and martial arts. once successful, a spiritual sword could immediately boost the forger¡¯s strength, with no barriers whatsoever. of course, if it were just this aspect, it wouldn¡¯t be that significant. after all, with long-term use, a spiritual sword could continuously adapt to the warrior¡¯s aura, becoming more attuned with each use. what made many people choose the sword essence technique was the crucial factor that the probability of success in creating a spiritual sword using it was very high. as long as one cultivated the sword essence technique to a profound realm and invested the effort, it wasn¡¯t certain, but it was highly probable that a spiritual sword would be created. forging holds risks, much like alchemy. otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be so many half-spirit artifacts, such as the jade pendant in chen fei¡¯s hand. the material for the jade pendant was definitely sufficient, but due to improper forging, it only ended up as a half-spirit artifact. one can imagine how crucial the success rate is. ¡°being in the visceral tempering realm can only forge a half-spirit sword, but for me, that¡¯s already sufficient. when i break through the aperture tempering realm, i can invest other materials to further upgrade it to a spiritual sword!¡± along the way, chen fei carefully reviewed the sword essence technique several times, gaining a clear understanding. at the same time, the term ¡°sword essence technique¡± appeared on the panel. chen fei closed the sword essence technique, glanced at the hall of true transmission not far away, and his figure flickered as he entered the hall. he walked straight to the counter. ¡°junior brother chen, is there something you need?¡± the administrative disciple looked at chen fei with some confusion. ¡°i¡¯d like to inquire about something.¡± chen fei lowered his voice slightly and said, ¡°on true transmission peak, is it possible to have an underground hot spring in the courtyard?¡± a hot spring?¡± the administrative disciple was taken aback. ¡°yes, is it feasible?¡± chen fei smirked slightly. the suppressing dragon elephant needed boiling water, and he didn¡¯t want to actually cook himself. he could only rely on this hot spring for help. most importantly, chen fei didn¡¯t feel like going back to the inn to cultivate. after all, the spiritual energy on true transmission peak was obviously denser, which was beneficial for cultivation. it wouldn¡¯t be cost-effective for chen fei to travel to the inn in immortal cloud city for training. ¡°there are special restrictions on true transmission peak that make the spiritual energy so dense. therefore, it¡¯s not feasible to specifically excavate water channels.¡± chen fei¡¯s brow slightly furrowed. did he really have to continue going to the inn, first beef up the suppressing dragon elephant, and then return to cultivate other techniques? ¡°however, there is a hot spring on true transmission peak, but it¡¯s not halfway up the mountain; it¡¯s on the mountaintop. if junior brother chen wants a hot spring, you can improve your ranking. 1 remember that the top ten true disciple courtyards have hot springs.¡± the administrative disciple encouraged him. he thought that chen fei wanted a hot spring because he enjoyed soaking in them. there was nothing wrong with that; everyone had their own preferences. soaking in a hot spring was something relatively minor. ¡°top ten, huh?¡± chen fei lowered his head, pondering. true transmission rankings were definitely something he would challenge upwards in, not for the sake of vanity, but because the sect¡¯s resources were tilted towards the higher ranks. the higher the ranking, the more resources one would receive, and it had always been that way. for chen fei to grow quickly, he couldn¡¯t avoid this competition. the path of martial arts was sometimes like this¡ªevery advantage had to be fought for! however, talking about these things now was a bit premature. chen fei wanted to challenge, but other true disciples might not accept unless he offered enough bargaining chips to make them difficult to refuse.. Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Hiding chapter 198: hiding translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°discover the technique, will it cost ten thousand two silver taels to simplify the sword essence technique?¡± ¡°simplifying the sword essence technique¡­ simplification successful¡­ sword essence technique -> forging iron!¡± the result of panel simplification was somewhat unexpected for chen fei. the sword essence technique was meant to temper the sword blade, not create one from scratch. this simplification result was a bit skewed. however, unexpected outcomes were common with panel simplification, and chen fei had grown somewhat accustomed to it. moreover, if the process of forging iron was fast enough, chen fei might be able to fully level up the proficiency of the sword essence technique in a day¡¯s time. chen fei instructed a servant to buy a hammer made of refined iron and grabbed a piece of raw iron to start hammering. chen fei wasn¡¯t skilled in blade forging, but it didn¡¯t stop him from hammering the raw iron piece one strike at a time. it wasn¡¯t about shaping the iron into anything specific; it was more about the sound it produced. as the sound of hammering echoed, various insights related to the sword essence technique began to emerge in chen fei¡¯s mind. he absorbed these insights while increasing the frequency of his hammering. the courtyard where chen fei was located soon resounded with the dense sound of hammering, and as time went on, the rhythm and melody of the hammering even became apparent. a servant stood at the entrance, listening to the sounds coming from the courtyard, looking rather bewildered. when chen fei asked him to buy a hammer, the servant found it strange. now, listening to chen fei vigorously hammering, the servant began to question life itself. the incident where chen fei fought nine opponents single-handedly a few days ago was something the servant already knew and greatly admired chen fei for. but this affinity for hammering iron¡ªwhat was that all about? from noon to sunset, from sunset to midnight, the hammering sound hardly stopped, continuing until the sun rose the next day. ¡°using strength to mold the sword, with a divine tempering, the sword essence technique takes a different path.¡± after a day and night of effort, chen fei finally raised the proficiency of the sword essence technique to great completion. he also came to understand the subtleties of this technique. for chen fei at this point, staying awake all night was not a significant issue. after packaging the acquired spiritual materials and those stored in the spatial grid, chen fei left the courtyard and headed to the treasure depository. the treasure depository of the primordial sword sect was not only a place to exchange contributions for various treasures but also a place to employ skilled craftsmen with contributions to forge sword blades. chen fei needed to shape the spiritual materials he had into a preliminary longsword before dealing with the sword essence technique. the sword essence technique was responsible for tempering the blade, of course. if chen fei¡¯s current cultivation had reached the aperture tempering realm, he could directly meld the spiritual materials together using vital energy, saving time and effort. the atmosphere inside the treasure depository was lively, and it was chen fei¡¯s first time here. using his identity as a true disciple, chen fei met the renowned craftsman within the treasure depository, ouyang jie. ouyang jie was a highly esteemed craftsman in the treasure depository, and it was he who initially forged the crude form of the green ridge sword that belonged to feng xiupu. afterward, feng xiupu refined it himself, turning it into a spiritual sword. with such a highly skilled blacksmith, chen fei naturally sought his assistance directly. ¡°the sword essence technique?¡± ouyang jie, with a face full of whiskers, examined the spiritual materials that chen fei handed over and looked up at him. ¡°yes, please, master ouyang, help me forge these spiritual materials into a blade.¡± chen fei nodded, showing respect. he always maintained a humble attitude toward those with genuine expertise, a sign of respect for both the individuals and the craft. ¡°there¡¯s quite a bit here, but crafting a high-grade blank sword shouldn¡¯t be a problem. however, something is missing, and the contribution points will be deducted directly from you. is that acceptable?¡± ouyang jie nodded in agreement. ¡°of course! i¡¯m wondering, though, how long will it take to forge the blank sword?¡± chen fei nodded, understanding ouyang jie¡¯s concern, but he was more interested in the time required for the forging process. it¡¯s just a blank sword, and you¡¯ve prepared plenty of spiritual materials. come back tomorrow, and it should be ready.¡± ouyang jie estimated and provided a timeframe. a blank sword wasn¡¯t a spiritual weapon, not even a semi-spiritual one¡ªit was simply a preparation for melding various spiritual materials, a step before tempering. therefore, to put it complicated, it¡¯s naturally extremely intricate, and those not part of the inner circle won¡¯t understand. but to put it simply, it¡¯s actually quite simple. for a master swordsmith like ouyang jie, as long as it¡¯s not creating a spiritual weapon, everything else is straightforward. ¡°alright!¡± chen fei nodded and left. simply hiring ouyang jie¡¯s services required five thousand contribution points. this was still with the status of a true disciple, granting him some discounts and privileges. otherwise, if anyone else wanted ouyang jie¡¯s services, not only would it be more expensive, but there might not even be availability. chen fei returned to the main courtyard of the true transmission peak and sat cross-legged in the yard. tomorrow, the tempering of the blank sword would begin. according to the sword essence technique, even if he was working with a high-grade blank sword, it would take a hundred days to start tempering it into a semi-spiritual weapon. if he wanted to shorten the time, he had two options. one was to use other spiritual materials, like the frozen spring water, to frequently soak the blank sword. the other was to cultivate the sword essence technique to a deeper level, which would allow him to better manipulate his internal energy and mental power to infuse the blank sword. chen fei intended to employ both methods, which might allow him to possess his first semi-spiritual sword in a little over a month. crafting his own spiritual sword was a patient process akin to grinding a stone. as chen fei sat in meditation, he was more preoccupied with the matter of the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool. after acquiring one day¡¯s use of the elemental spirit pool from qian guangji, chen fei naturally wanted to maximize its effects. although the elemental spirit pool of the wu family didn¡¯t contain liquefied vital energy, it was still very easily absorbed by martial artists and transformed into inner energy cultivation. when an ordinary visceral tempering realm cultivator entered, their progress in visceral tempering realm cultivation would increase by around one or two percent. for someone like chen fei, who was just beginning to cultivate in the visceral tempering realm, spending a day in there could completely stabilize his early-stage visceral tempering realm cultivation. this effect was more exaggerated than the effects of the zhuhong fruit he had obtained initially. however, according to the information chen fei had gathered, the elemental spirit pool would usually be open for only one or two days before being closed for several months to allow the energy within it to recover. because of this, the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool was rarely open to outsiders, reserved mainly for the wu family¡¯s own disciples to cultivate. possessing an elemental spirit pool like this might not make the wu family the number one clan of the primordial sword sect, but it would undoubtedly secure them a place among the top five. experts in the aperture tempering realm had been consistently emerging without any breaks. ¡°in the elemental spirit pool, the vital energy must be modified to be more easily absorbed. however, its effectiveness is also far less than pure vital energy. i¡¯ve heard that one can enter the elemental spirit pool at most once a year.¡± chen fei¡¯s gaze was pensive. the energy of the elemental spirit pool probably placed a significant burden on the body. true vital energy didn¡¯t come with such drawbacks¡ªchen fei had absorbed vital energy with the receival bead many times without any adverse effects. ¡°my mental power can already touch vital energy, although it¡¯s challenging to move it. the energy within the elemental spirit pool can be directly absorbed by martial artists. perhaps my mental power can directly gather it!¡± chen fei perceived the tree-like mental power within his spiritual sea and smiled faintly. he could attempt this when the time came. if successful, chen fei wouldn¡¯t say he could drain the elemental spirit pool of the wu family, but he could at least absorb a substantial amount of energy, rapidly enhancing his internal energy cultivation. a day passed quickly, and chen fei appeared in the treasure depository, where he met ouyang jie. ¡°here already? the blank sword is here. come over.¡± ouyang jie wasn¡¯t surprised to see chen fei. all disciples who came to him for blank sword forging appeared at the agreed time. they wanted to see what their future semi-spiritual or even spiritual swords would look like. chen fei respectfully bowed and followed behind ouyang jie, entering a swordsmithing room. the temperature here was noticeably higher than outside. chen fei glanced around. rarely seen spiritual materials were scattered everywhere in the room. although these were all scraps, when gathered, they amounted to a staggering wealth. however, at this moment, they were strewn haphazardly in various corners, covered in dust. ¡°take a look. are you satisfied? if you have any requests, you can raise them now; there¡¯s still time for modifications.¡± guiding chen fei to the center of the room, a longsword lay quietly in a pool of clear water. the ripples were vibrating slightly, as if a force was lurking beneath the surface. chen fei reached out. in the next instant, the longsword leaped up from the water and landed in his palm. an aura of sharpness instantly spread, aimed directly at chen fei. ¡°buzz!¡± chen fei¡¯s mental power surged, according to the principles of the sword essence technique, enveloping the longsword completely. in just a blink of an eye, the sharpness that had swept around moments ago was now entirely contained. ouyang jie looked at chen fei with some astonishment. this sword essence technique was exceptionally refined. in that brief moment, even though he couldn¡¯t see it clearly, chen fei¡¯s mastery of the sword essence technique was surely among the top ouyang jie had encountered, if not higher. ¡°i quite like this sword. thank you, master ouyang!¡± chen fei stored the longsword away and expressed his gratitude with a hand gesture. ¡°you contribute points, and i forge. it¡¯s only natural,¡± ouyang jie waved his hand, not seeking recognition. the two chatted for a while, and chen fei bid farewell before leaving. holding the blank sword, chen fei returned to the main courtyard of the true transmission peak, where he began to carefully examine the blade in his hand. it was called a blank sword, but it was already usable for combat. whether in terms of sharpness or resilience, it far surpassed ordinary refined iron swords. however, using it in actual combat would be troublesome if it sustained damage. repairing it was complex, and it would be detrimental to the subsequent tempering process, which might lead to tempering failure and hinder advancement to a half-spiritual weapon. ¡°from now on, i¡¯ll call you the qianyuan sword!¡± chen fei¡¯s left hand brushed over the blade, causing the sword to tremble slightly. a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. with the sword essence technique in motion, chen fei¡¯s internal energy and mental power enveloped the qianyuan sword in a unique way. taking out a specially crafted scabbard, he sheathed the qianyuan sword and then immersed it in the frozen spring water. from now on, as long as he practiced the sword essence technique daily, it would be sufficient for the qianyuan sword¡¯s growth. in the days that followed, chen fei didn¡¯t go anywhere else. he stayed in the courtyard, refining elixirs, practicing cultivation, and tempering the qianyuan sword. time flew by, and while the sword blade had yet to ascend to the level of a half-spiritual weapon, after thirty-seven days, chen fei¡¯s cultivation method, the zhongyuan sword, had actually undergone a breakthrough.. Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Wu Family’s Elemental Spirit Pool chapter 199: wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°buzz!¡± the zhongyuan sword revolved, and within a radius of three meters, a layer of energy field descended, pressing the grass on the ground fiercely, causing it to crack and shatter. chen fei, sword in hand, sensed the operation of the zhongyuan sword. after a moment, the energy field that surrounded chen fei dissipated. ¡°a perfection zhongyuan sword, in a critical moment, can already be used as a killer move. when combined with my self-created sword nine, they complement each other well,¡± chen fei thought to himself as he stood in place. the zhongyuan sword¡¯s proficiency increase wasn¡¯t fast, but fortunately, its enhanced power was satisfying. after a bit more time, chen fei planned to elevate it to the great completion realm, marking the end of his practice with the zhongyuan sword. for further improvement, he could only wait until he broke through to the aperture tempering realm to cultivate the true and complete zhongyuan sword. the thought of wielding the power of the eighty acupoints was somewhat exciting. having tested the zhongyuan sword, chen fei returned to his secluded chamber, sat down cross-legged, and took out a clear frost pill from his pocket. he swallowed it and began his training for the day. the clear frost pill was a specially crafted elixir of the primordial sword sect, not concocted from ordinary medicinal ingredients, but instead required mystical ingredients. consequently, the price of each clear frost pill was considerable, requiring eight hundred contribution points. lately, chen fei had been taking one pill daily, all exchanged from the treasure depository. the effects were evident¡ªsince he started taking them, his progress in the aperture tempering realm had surpassed ten percent. this meant that if chen fei continued taking the clear frost pill daily, he could achieve peak visceral tempering realm mastery within a year. at that point, he could even begin preparing to break through to the aperture tempering realm. however, it was apparent that with the contribution points chen fei currently possessed, he couldn¡¯t sustain this level of consumption. thanks to the challenges posed by lan yunfeng and the others, they had contributed ninety thousand points to chen fei, allowing him to continuously take the clear frost pill for several months. otherwise, following the resource allocation for true transmission disciples, as a bottom-ranking true transmission disciple like chen fei, he would only be allocated two clear frost pills each month. to obtain more, he would have to exchange them with contribution points. true transmission disciples were roughly grouped in tens, which meant that newly promoted true transmission disciples received similar resources. to achieve better and faster growth, they needed to improve their ranking among the true transmission disciples. roughly for every ten-rank advancement, one additional clear frost pill could be obtained each month. in other words, if chen fei could make it to the top ten ranks, he would receive ten free clear frost pills every month, equivalent to eight thousand contribution points. from this perspective, it was evident how favored the sect was toward the higher-ranking true transmission disciples. after all, the purpose of establishing true transmission disciples was to guide them towards breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. as long as someone among the true transmission disciples can successfully break through, the sect¡¯s resource allocation will have meaning, and it¡¯s a significant one at that. after all, reaching the aperture tempering realm is the cornerstone of a sect. the sect¡¯s resource allocation isn¡¯t over yet. the tenth-ranked true transmission disciple receives ten clear frost pills each month. the ninth-ranked disciple receives an additional one, making it eleven pills, and the eighth-ranked disciple gets another. following this pattern, if you manage to become the top-ranked true transmission disciple, you¡¯ll receive nineteen clear frost pills each month, which would amount to over fifteen thousand contribution points when converted. and this is only the resource allocation regarding elixirs. other factors such as the elevation or decline of the true transmission peaks and the thickness of the gathered vital energy are all influenced by rankings. the benefits from resources are clearly evident. if you desire them, strive to improve your ranking. if you¡¯ve been at the bottom, you¡¯ll also need to accept challenges from disciples of the inner sect regularly. being at the bottom isn¡¯t a big issue if your strength is formidable, like in chen fei¡¯s case. however, if your strength is lacking, your true transmission position might be directly forfeited. the sect¡¯s intention is clear: survival of the fittest, natural selection. to become stronger, one must strive to cultivate and overcome all obstacles ahead. recently, chen fei has been consistently using clear frost pills, spending his contribution points swiftly, and feeling the effects. naturally, he wants to continue this regimen. if he could become the top-ranked true transmission disciple, most of his shortfall in clear frost pills would be compensated. for the remaining gap, he could use flying ascent pills to supplement, and the rate of his cultivation progress would still be quite remarkable. actually, chen fei had also considered whether he could refine clear frost pills himself. however, first and foremost, the pill recipe posed a problem, and the exchange would likely cost a substantial amount of contribution points. additionally, a bigger issue was the source of medicinal ingredients. the excellent effects of clear frost pills were due to the inclusion of mystical ingredients in their production. the primordial sword sect had its own source of spiritual materials, but chen fei did not. just like the veined flying ascent pill, chen fei could refine it, but sourcing high-aged medicinal ingredients was still a challenge. for exchange, he could either purchase from the sect with contribution points or exchange through the alchemist alliance. as for acquiring them externally with silver, a few plants occasionally were feasible, but acquiring them in bulk posed difficulties. chen fei had thought about having chi defeng acquire high-aged medicinal ingredients externally, but the results were unsatisfactory. these ingredients were monopolized by the major shops in immortal cloud city, and the available quantity was scarce. therefore, after much consideration, improving his true transmission ranking was the fastest method to see results. however, with the current contribution points still sufficient, chen fei didn¡¯t immediately aim to rise in the rankings. he intended to first complete the cultivation of the zhongyuan sword to the great completion realm. true transmission disciples weren¡¯t inner sect disciples, especially those with higher rankings. they had already practiced true transmission techniques for quite some time, making their strengths unpredictable. chen fei preferred to elevate his strength to a certain level. when the time came to challenge others, it would be best if he didn¡¯t have to use all his trump cards at once. two hours later, chen fei opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and sensed that his cultivation had progressed. a slight smile appeared on his face. ¡°the cultivation of the zhongyuan sword still requires some time, and the nurturing of the qianyuan sword is the same. however, i can start by using the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool.¡± chen fei got up and thought about the elemental spirit pool he had won in the past. for a while now, chen fei had been contemplating how to use the elemental spirit pool. recently, he had come up with a method, but its effectiveness remained uncertain until he visited the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool. early the next morning, chen fei arrived at the front of the wu family¡¯s grand courtyard, gazing at its imposing presence. the wu family¡¯s ancestor was once a servant by the side of the primordial sword sect¡¯s founding ancestor. he followed the founding ancestor¡¯s cultivation path and eventually became a formidable figure himself. thus, over the years, relying on the ancestral legacy, the wu family still prospered today. chen fei approached the door and, after presenting his iron token and explaining his purpose, the wu family¡¯s servant led him to the reception hall. ¡°junior brother chen, it¡¯s an honor to finally meet you. please, have a seat,¡± warmly greeted wu hongming after verifying the iron token chen fei presented. the iron token granted external access to the elemental spirit pool. wu hongming had heard about the use of their elemental spirit pool as a gambling stake, so he had taken the time to investigate the matter. as such, he knew about chen fei¡¯s one-against-nine challenge and how he effortlessly defeated those who challenged him. wu hongming had thought that chen fei would soon come to the elemental spirit pool, as recently breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, one could better consolidate their cultivation within the pool. lie hadn¡¯t expected chen fei to only show up today, holding the iron token. ¡°can i use the elemental spirit pool today?¡± after exchanging a few courteous words, chen fei cut straight to the point. ¡°junior brother chen¡¯s timing is quite fortunate. the elemental spirit pool was just opened two days ago, and a junior was planning to enter for practice in the coming days. however, since junior brother chen has come, of course, you can use the pool,¡± wu hongming replied with a smile. he wasn¡¯t making it up; the usage of the elemental spirit pool was always tightly managed. it had to be closed for a period after each use to recover. hence, the younger generation of the wu family had to line up and take turns entering the pool for cultivation. whenever an outsider presented the iron token, it was only natural to let them go first. the wu family was quite fair in this regard. after all, what would be the point of distributing the iron tokens if outsiders still had to wait in line? ¡°thank you, senior brother wu,¡± chen fei expressed his gratitude with a bow. ¡°no need to be so formal.¡± wu hongming waved his hand and looked at chen fei. ¡°so, junior brother chen, would you like to rest for a while or go into the elemental spirit pool right away?¡± ¡°right now,¡± chen fei replied in a low voice. ¡°very well. follow me, junior brother chen.¡± wu hongming nodded and led chen fei towards the location of the elemental spirit pool. the elemental spirit pool was situated at the center of the wu family¡¯s grand courtyard, a strategic position that allowed the wu family to protect it more effectively and prevent any potential damage. the wu family¡¯s aperture tempering realm experts had no gaps in their ranks. while the elemental spirit pool wasn¡¯t the primary reason for this, it played an important role in promoting cultivation, so its safeguard was of paramount importance. with the pace of visceral tempering realm cultivators, the two of them quickly arrived at a large hall, surrounded by dozens of wu family disciples serving as guards. when they saw wu hongming, they all greeted him with a bow, but they didn¡¯t immediately grant passage. wu llongming displayed his own jade pendant and then handed over the iron token chen fei had brought. with that, they were allowed to enter the hall. ¡°in the past, there were some insignificant individuals who tried to destroy our wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool and nearly succeeded. that¡¯s why things are so strict now. i hope junior brother chen understands,¡± wu hongming explained to chen fei. ¡°no need to worry, senior brother wu,¡± chen fei replied with a slight bow. ¡°junior brother chen, the main pool of the elemental spirit pool hasn¡¯t been open to outsiders for many years. i¡¯ll guide you to a separate room when the time comes. your cultivation won¡¯t be affected there,¡± wu hongming added. wu hongming led chen fei to a room and continued his explanation. the reason for this arrangement was to prevent outsiders from damaging the elemental spirit pool. as long as the main pool remained intact, damage to other areas wouldn¡¯t be considered a significant issue. chen fei nodded; he had already learned about this from other sources before. this rule of the wu family had been in place for decades. ¡°by this time tomorrow, i¡¯ll come to fetch you, junior brother chen.¡± wu hongming looked at chen fei and extended his hand in a gesture of respect. ¡°if you encounter any issues while cultivating inside the room, you can open the restriction within the room. someone will come to assist.¡± ¡°thank you!¡± chen fei nodded, hesitated for a moment, and asked, ¡°senior brother wu, while inside the room later, am i allowed to freely refine vital energy?¡± ¡°naturally, you¡¯re free to utilize it. but why do you ask?¡± while wu hongming was somewhat puzzled, he still nodded in affirmation. ¡°great!¡± seeing that wu hongming didn¡¯t have any further instructions, chen fei turned and walked into the room. the door closed automatically behind him. at the same time tomorrow, the door would open on its own. if chen fei didn¡¯t exit by then, someone would come to prompt him. inside the room, a massive jade bed greeted his eyes. chen fei also felt an energy surging from all directions in the room. this energy should be coming from the main pool of the elemental spirit pool. the zhongyuan sword technique within chen fei¡¯s body automatically circulated. he could sense that his cultivation was subtly improving.. Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: The Rise and Fall of One chapter 200: the rise and fall of one translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei approached the jade bed, crossed his legs, and a wave of coldness emanated from the jade bed, causing chen fei¡¯s mind to momentarily quiet down. this jade bed was indeed an extraordinary treasure. with its assistance, cultivators could absorb the surrounding energy more quickly and effectively during their practice here, enhancing their cultivation. instead of immediately releasing and refining the vital energy here, chen fei used his inner energy to sense his surroundings, confirming that there was no sense of prying, before taking out the receival bead from his pocket. ¡°hum!¡± the spiritual tool activation technique was set in motion, and the receival bead trembled slightly. chen fei¡¯s perspective had now shifted into the receival bead. a halo surrounded him, and the surroundings were filled with mist¡ªthis was the usual absorbed vital energy. however, unlike before, amidst the mist, chen fei also saw numerous droplet-like liquid forms, intermingling with the mist. ¡°these droplets should be the vital energy within the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool.¡± chen fei thought to himself, attempting to manipulate them with his spiritual power. he found that these droplet-like elemental energies were very easily absorbed and moved, drawn effortlessly into his body. compared to regular vital energy, the receival bead had a clear advantage in moving these ones. it also consumed considerably less of chen fei¡¯s mental power. however, after absorbing these vital energies, chen fei could still distinctly differentiate between vital energy and the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy. apart from the effects, wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy was far inferior to vital energy. moreover, during the process of refining it through cultivation techniques, the difficulty of refining vital energy was significantly higher. chen fei could also subtly sense that there seemed to be a kind of resistance within the vital energy. to put it bluntly, it was very similar to the kind of resistance that developed after taking too many medicinal pills, a form of resistance. ¡°that¡¯s why one can only enter the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool once a year.¡± returning from the perspective of the receival bead, chen fei realized that the wu family wasn¡¯t concerned about someone absorbing too much vital energy. due to this resistance, if one absorbed too much, the body would naturally be unable to handle the burden, leading to a halt in absorption. this was why when chen fei had asked wu hongming the question upon entering the room, wu hongming was so indifferent. he hadn¡¯t considered the possibility that someone could absorb too much. ¡°in the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy, other things seem to be blended in. it¡¯s easier to absorb than vital energy but harder to refine, and it¡¯s burdensome. therefore, by removing this aspect, 1 can refine the elemental energy just like 1 do with vital energy.¡± chen fei had thought about this question before coming here, so this wasn¡¯t unexpected. his perspective within the receival bead had just confirmed his speculation. the thousand origin technique circulated in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, stirring the internal energy within his body. it then extended beyond his body, forming small internal energy spheres. these spheres were filled with chen fei¡¯s silk-like mental power. in total, chen fei condensed nine internal energy spheres outside his body, with each sphere connected end to end. the two receival beads in chen fei¡¯s embrace jumped out, connecting to the internal energy spheres, forming a simple vital energy filter that chen fei had devised. ordinary vital energy was difficult to manipulate. even though chen fei¡¯s mental power far surpassed the visceral tempering realm, he still couldn¡¯t move even a bit of vital energy. on the other hand, the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy was incredibly easy to manipulate. however, there were parts of it that chen fei didn¡¯t want. this created a conflict. chen fei had been contemplating how to reconcile these two situations all along. he had finally come up with a solution. using his mental power to guide the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy, he then introduced it into the receival bead. the first receival bead served as the filtering entrance, screening the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy first. because the receival bead¡¯s main function is to help cultivators absorb the vital energy of heaven and earth, it can partially intercept the non-vital energy part within the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy. then, chen fei¡¯s nine internal energy spheres served more as a syphoning inertia, allowing more vital energy to enter from the first receival bead. the end receival bead was the final step of filtration, further sieving out the non-vitai energy part within the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy before finally entering chen fei¡¯s body. the two receival beads were crucial, acting as sieves. of course, chen fei¡¯s mental power was also essential. without the thousand origin technique and a rich mental power, achieving such a precise operation at the visceral tempering realm was impossible. advanced practitioners of the aperture tempering realm could accomplish these tasks, but why would they bother absorbing the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy when there was so much vital energy in the world? vital energy was their target. with everything ready, chen fei activated the two receival beads while the nine internal energy spheres spun rapidly, generating a suction force. the wu family¡¯s elemental vital energy was drawn into the first receival bead. the vital energy flowed unobstructed through the receival bead and internal energy spheres. finally, it reached the last receival bead, where an energy incredibly similar to vital energy was guided into chen fei¡¯s body and absorbed through the zhongyuan sword. ¡°it works!¡± feeling the constantly purified vital energy emerging within his body, chen fei¡¯s physical sensations told him that the post-absorption resistance had indeed significantly decreased. a faint smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. the rotation of the internal energy spheres wasn¡¯t much of a burden for him. the receival beads primarily acted as filters, not requiring much of chen fei¡¯s mental power. a simple yet highly practical filter had actually been successfully devised by chen fei and proven to be extremely effective. chen fei pushed aside all other thoughts and focused entirely on refining the continuous influx of vital energy. gradually, the internal energy within his body began to rise. two hours passed, and chen fei¡¯s progress in the visceral tempering realm had increased by ten percent. previously, despite practicing diligently for over a month and continuously consuming clear frost pills, chen fei¡¯s progress had only increased by a mere ten percent. however, here and now, in just two hours, he had achieved what he would have in a month of previous practice¡ªa truly astonishing feat. but the process wasn¡¯t over yet. chen fei still felt quite at ease physically, indicating that the absorption of the past two hours hadn¡¯t burdened him significantly. four hours in, chen fei¡¯s progress in the visceral tempering realm increased another ten percent, and the color of the receival beads paled slightly. although they were just acting as barriers and weren¡¯t being used at full capacity, there was still some wear on the receival beads. however, it was within chen fei¡¯s acceptable range. single-mindediy, chen fei continued to cultivate, though a slight discomfort began to manifest within his body. clearly, even though this simple filter was effective, it couldn¡¯t completely eliminate impurities from the vital energy. based on chen fei¡¯s estimate, it might take four or even five receival beads to thoroughly eliminate the impurities within the vital energy. naturally, chen fei didn¡¯t have that many receival beads. furthermore, he probably wouldn¡¯t have another chance to enter the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool, so this rudimentary filter would likely only appear this one time and not again in the future. six hours later, chen fei¡¯s overall progress in the visceral tempering realm reached the mid-stage. in just over a month since breaking through to the visceral tempering realm, he had achieved what would take many people years of arduous effort. even with the assistance of an elemental spirit pool, the average person wouldn¡¯t be able to achieve what chen fei had accomplished. however, at this point in time, chen fei¡¯s discomfort intensified significantly. he felt a sensation akin to having consumed too many pills, resulting in body swelling. nevertheless, chen fei managed to persevere. he used the control of the suppressing dragon elephant to suppress the discomfort, even helping himself adapt to it. the opportunity was rare, and unless he reached a point where he truly couldn¡¯t continue, chen fei wouldn¡¯t give up this chance. however, chen fei sensed that the concentration of vital energy within the room seemed to have decreased considerably. he wondered whether the wu family would replenish it once they discovered this situation. within the wu family¡¯s main courtyard, a wu family disciple hurriedly found wu hongming and reported the situation they had discovered within the elemental spirit pool. ¡°the concentration of vital energy within the elemental spirit pool has noticeably decreased?¡± wu hongming was momentarily taken aback upon hearing the report. today, chen fei was the only person cultivating in the elemental spirit pool, and only six hours had passed. according to reason, this situation should not have occurred. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± wu hongming¡¯s figure flashed, and after a moment, he arrived at the elemental spirit pool hall. passing through various restrictions, he arrived in front of the actual elemental spirit pool. wu hongming sensed the surrounding vital energy and furrowed his brows. the concentration of vital energy had indeed significantly decreased, as though many people were simultaneously absorbing the energy here. wu hongming¡¯s expression turned serious. his first instinctive reaction was whether there was a problem with the elemental spirit pool, whether there had been a leak somewhere. without further delay, wu hongming began a meticulous inspection of the restrictions around the elemental spirit pool. half an hour later, he stopped. all the restrictions were intact, with no leaks or damage; it was purely a case of excessive vital energy consumption. ¡°could it really be caused by chen fei¡¯s absorption?¡± wu hongming found it somewhat unbelievable. this level of consumption would likely require four or five people simultaneously absorbing energy. initially, due to this, wu hongming hadn¡¯t suspected chen fei. but now, after eliminating all other possibilities, the most unlikely and, therefore, the only answer remained. wu hongming inexplicably recalled the question chen fei had asked him before entering the room. at the time, wu hongming hadn¡¯t paid much attention since, after so many years, he had a clear understanding of how much vital energy a visceral tempering realm cultivator could absorb. even a peak visceral tempering realm cultivator, when absorbing energy from the elemental spirit pool, couldn¡¯t absorb much vital energy, let alone chen fei who had only recently broken through to the visceral tempering realm. ¡°add more spiritual materials to accelerate the recovery of vital energy!¡± after pondering for a moment, wu hongming instructed the wu family disciple. chen fei¡¯s absorption method was reasonable and justified. wu hongming had no reason to stop it; doing so would go against the family¡¯s principles. moreover, chen fei was alone, and the more vital energy he absorbed, the heavier the burden on his body. wu hongming believed chen fei should be reaching his limit. inside the room, chen fei¡¯s complexion turned slightly red. he had indeed reached a bottleneck in his absorption of vital energy. by the eighth hour, chen fei¡¯s progress in the visceral tempering realm had increased another ten percent. however, at this point, the burden on his body had become extremely heavy. both his meridians and other parts of his body were beginning to feel swollen and strained. ¡°hum!¡± as if sensing something unusual in chen fei¡¯s body, the previously calm suppessing dragon elephant suddenly activated rapidly, slightly alleviating the discomfort. between the ongoing discomfort caused by the continuous absorption of vital energy and this counteraction, a faint balance was formed.. Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Soaring Strength chapter 201: soaring strength translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation suppress dragon elephant, first suppress oneself, then suppress the enemy. back in the strange wind realm, the suppress dragon elephant could eliminate the foreign energy that fang qinghong had infused into his body. now, sensing something amiss in chen fei¡¯s body, it began its suppression. chen fei¡¯s tightly furrowed brows eased slightly as the suppress dragon elephant alleviated the intense bursting sensation in his meridians. this allowed chen fei to continue absorbing the refined elemental vital energy. otherwise, with the bursting sensation worsening, chen fei would have to stop absorbing in a matter of moments. after all, while improving cultivation was good, it shouldn¡¯t lead to bodily issues that outweighed the benefits. time slowly passed, and chen fei¡¯s cultivation continued to advance rapidly. the discomfort caused by the suppression of the suppress dragon elephant was gradually increasing, but compared to before, this discomfort was still within bearable limits. outside the elemental spirit pool. ¡°have the spiritual materials been added? is the elemental vital energy recovering?¡± wu hongming stood with his hands behind his back, asking a wu family disciple. ¡°the spiritual materials have been added, but the elemental vital energy is only recovering slightly. it¡¯s still being rapidly absorbed.¡± the wu family disciple glanced at wu hongming and spoke in a low voice. wu hongming¡¯s eyebrows lifted, and he looked toward the direction of the room where chen fei was. there was a hint of incredulity in his eyes. how was chen fei still rapidly absorbing elemental vital energy? how was this achieved? in order to make it easier for martial practitioners to absorb, additional substances were mixed into the elemental vital energy. however, this could create a burden of resistance within the practitioner¡¯s body. since wu hongming took charge of managing the elemental spirit pool, he had never encountered such a situation. on the contrary, there were records from a long time ago that some martial practitioners could absorb a significant amount of elemental vital energy from the pool without causing any harm to their bodies. however, those records were from decades or even centuries ago. wu hongming didn¡¯t expect that he would witness such a phenomenon in his hands. ¡°continue adding the spiritual materials. i¡¯d like to see how much this junior brother chen can absorb!¡± after a moment of contemplation, wu hongming gave his orders. at this point, wu hongming could easily ignore it and let chen fei absorb all the elemental vital energy before coming out. the loss to the wu family would be minimal then. however, as one of the top five families within the primordial sword sect, the wu family couldn¡¯t afford to lower their status like that. after all, it was just a few spiritual materials. wu hongming was more interested in seeing how far chen fei could go. ¡°yes!¡± the wu family disciple replied in a low voice and hurried into the elemental spirit pool to add the spiritual materials. time passed, and an hour went by. chen fei still hadn¡¯t emerged. wu hongming maintained his composure and threw in another valuable wulong grass, which was worth a considerable amount. the authorization to use the elemental spirit pool was sure to result in losses for the wu family. initially used as a favor, they hadn¡¯t anticipated someone like chen fei. but fortunately, the losses weren¡¯t substantial. wu hongming deemed it acceptable. another hour passed, and the elemental vital energy within the pool continued to be rapidly consumed. wu hongming¡¯s brows were trembling slightly as he tossed another wulong grass into the pool. when the wu family disciple reported this, wu hongming¡¯s brows were twitching. how was this absorption possible? chen fei had been absorbing for a full ten hours, and it was a massive absorption at that. a wulong grass, a precious spiritual material, was worth over ten thousand contribution points, and it wasn¡¯t easy to find. yet, three of them had already been used. originally, the permission granted for using the elemental spirit pool was based on its self-recovery rate, and the wu family didn¡¯t need to contribute much to it. however, things had taken a turn. tens of thousands of contribution points had been consumed by chen fei. ¡°do we continue?¡± the wu family disciple asked, somewhat alarmed. ¡°continue!¡± wu hongming gritted his teeth. given the circumstances, giving up wasn¡¯t an option. however, chen fei had been placed on wu hongming¡¯s blacklist. if chen fei dared to use the elemental spirit pool again in the future, wu hongming would reject him no matter what. ¡°yes!¡± the wu family disciple nodded and rushed back inside. another hour passed, and the wu family disciple¡¯s face grew pale as it was time to add the wulong grass again. meanwhile, wu hongming stood outside the room where chen fei was. he was tempted to barge in and see how chen fei was managing this incredible absorption. so much elemental vital energy¡ªhow could a cultivator at the visceral tempering realm bear such a heavy burden? wouldn¡¯t his body burst? in his indecision, just as wu hongming was about to instruct the wu family disciple to continue adding spiritual materials, the door to chen fei¡¯s room slowly opened, and chen fei walked out. upon seeing wu hongming at the door, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but be startled. was the service really this attentive? there was still an hour before the end of the day, yet wu hongming was already waiting outside? wu hongming¡¯s face broke into a warm smile upon seeing chen fei. fortunately, he had come out now. a bit later, they would have had to add another wulong grass, resulting in a significant loss. now, without adding more spiritual materials, they had effectively earned themselves a wulong grass. what a stroke of luck. ¡°feeling any discomfort?¡± wu hongming discreetly examined chen fei, trying to identify any anomalies. however, apart from sensing that chen fei¡¯s aura had greatly strengthened, he didn¡¯t notice anything else. so, how did chen fei manage this absorption? ¡°i feel a bit heavy, and it might take a few days to alleviate,¡± chen fei answered truthfully. his body did indeed feel somewhat heavy, and the bursting sensation in his meridians was most noticeable. fortunately, the continuous operation of the suppress dragon elephant helped alleviate this discomfort. with another hour remaining, chen fei genuinely couldn¡¯t endure any longer. if he continued absorbing, his body might literally burst. eventually, he had to come out of seclusion earlier than planned, concluding his training in the elemental spirit pool. though he hadn¡¯t utilized the final hour, chen fei¡¯s gains were undoubtedly astounding. from the early stages of the visceral tempering realm before, he was now nearing the late stages of the same realm. his progress had increased by fifty and a half percent, reaching a level of sixty and a half percent within the visceral tempering realm. even if chen fei consumed the clear frost pill every day, achieving such a level of cultivation progress would have taken him over five months. the amount of contribution points required for this kind of progress was enormous. and now, in less than a day, chen fei had crossed nearly half a year¡¯s worth of arduous training, saving a significant amount of contribution points. how could he not be delighted? ¡°as long as you¡¯re alright,¡± wu hongming nodded, taking chen fei out of the elemental spirit pool chamber. an incense stick¡¯s worth of time later, chen fei left the wu family¡¯s courtyard. wu hongming watched his departing figure from the door. he had subtly tried to inquire earlier, hoping to learn why chen fei could continuously absorb elemental vital energy, but he didn¡¯t get any results. this left wu hongming somewhat regretful. after all, if this situation could be replicated and spread throughout the entire wu family, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the growth of the younger generation. the consumption of spiritual materials would undoubtedly increase, but sometimes, trading spiritual materials for time was completely worthwhile. chen fei returned to the secluded chamber on the true transmission peak and began his closed-door cultivation. while his cultivation had directly advanced, he needed to eliminate the discomfort in his body. otherwise, it would affect not only his cultivation but even his combat performance in the future. for seven consecutive days, chen fei focused on his cultivation, gradually alleviating the swelling sensation in his meridians. he even set aside refining pills and practicing the zhongyuan sword. ¡°you should slow down your cultivation a bit, no need to rush so much,¡± chi def eng finally saw chen fei on the eighth day and expressed his concern. ¡°opportunities are rare; i must cherish them,¡± chen fei replied with a smile. after adjustments, his physical condition had reached its peak. the remarkable effects of the suppress dragon elephant had truly exceeded chen fei¡¯s expectations. at this point, if chen fei continued to practice in the elemental spirit pool, he could continue absorbing, breaking the restriction that limited other martial practitioners to only one visit within a year. however, unfortunately, chen fei no longer possessed the wu family¡¯s token. moreover, after one usage, the wu family¡¯s elemental spirit pool would need several months to recover, making it impossible for chen fei to train there. additionally, chen fei was unaware that he had been blacklisted by wu hongming. even if he had the token, wu hongming probably wouldn¡¯t allow chen fei to step into the elemental spirit pool, even if he had to repurchase it at a high price. ¡°lately, there are a few tasks from the alchemist alliance that are quite suitable for you. would you like to take them on?¡± chi defeng asked. chen fei had always kept an eye on tasks from the alchemist alliance, as the contribution points from there were highly valuable. ¡°i¡¯ve considered it recently, but i¡¯ll wait until 1 have more time,¡± chen fei pondered for a moment before shaking his head. his strength was currently in an upward trend, and he wanted to fully absorb these gains before engaging in other tasks. at the very least, he wanted to improve the rankings of his true disciple status. this was a direct resource allocation. in about ten days, the next month¡¯s resource allocation would be due. if chen fei could improve his ranking within this period, the resources he received in just over ten days would be vastly different. an hour later, chen fei appeared in the hall of true transmission. ¡°you want to challenge a higher-ranked true disciple ahead of time?¡± the disciple steward exclaimed in surprise. ¡°yes, can i?¡± chen fei nodded. ¡°you can, but just like when the inner disciples wanted to challenge you before, you¡¯ll need their consent. if you want to challenge other true disciples ahead of schedule, you must also obtain their agreement,¡± the disciple steward explained. ¡°what¡¯s the highest-ranked true disciple i can challenge?¡± chen fei had mentally prepared for the rules the steward was about to mention. challenging ahead of schedule would surely come with more complications, which was perfectly normal. ¡°with an early challenge, you can directly challenge the tenth-ranked true disciple, as long as they¡¯re willing to accept,¡± the steward chuckled upon seeing chen fei¡¯s confident expression. chen fei¡¯s demeanor shifted slightly. he could actually directly challenge the tenth-ranked true disciple. ¡°the semi-annual ranking of true disciples also allows direct challenges to the tenth rank, but you still need their consent. however, when challenging true disciples ranked within the top ten places higher than you, they don¡¯t have the right to refuse.¡± the disciple steward explained briefly. the rules were quite similar, with the main difference being that, in an early challenge, anyone could decline the challenge. unless you present a sufficient incentive that makes it hard for them to refuse. however, even though the steward mentioned that chen fei could challenge a true disciple up to the tenth rank, such occurrences had been scarce within the primordial sword sect for many years. achieving the tenth-ranked true disciple status indicated considerable strength. in the end, if you end up seriously injured, no one will pity you.. Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Roaring Interrogation chapter 202: roaring interrogation translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°shall i directly deliver the challenge in person?¡± chen fei asked in a low voice. ¡°yes, if the other party is willing to accept, then you both can come to the hall of true transmission to finalize this matter.¡± the disciple in charge nodded, looking at chen fei with curiosity and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°which true transmission disciple do you intend to challenge?¡± chen fei thought for a moment, smiling as he replied, ¡°zeng zaiwen!¡± the disciple in charge widened their eyes slightly, incredulously staring at chen fei. zeng zaiwen was ranked tenth among the true transmission disciples. while they had just mentioned that challenging the tenth-ranked true transmission was possible, the disciple in charge hadn¡¯t anticipated that chen fei would actually want to challenge him. the jump from being ranked ninety-eighth to the tenth position spanned dozens of places. it wasn¡¯t just about rank; the difference in power was also considerable. the true transmission disciples of the primordial sword sect were numerous, with many having held their positions for many years. this was especially true for the top ten true transmission disciples, each of whom had practiced their true transmission techniques for a significant period. both their cultivation level and combat strength far surpassed that of other true transmission disciples. for a newly appointed true transmission disciple like chen fei, his strength was honestly at a relatively weak stage. after all, even with the true transmission techniques, it had only been a few months, and slower learners might not have even grasped the basics yet. of course, chen fei¡¯s strength was indeed much higher than that of the average visceral tempering realm cultivator. this was evident from when he singlehandedly defeated nine inner disciples during the last confrontation. based on that display of strength, chen fei¡¯s combat prowess could at least be ranked around sixty or seventy among the true transmission disciples. although it might seem like just the sixty or seventieth position, among the newly appointed true transmission disciples, this was an impressive achievement. this assessment was given considering chen fei¡¯s impeccable performance during the confrontation. after all, even though he had faced nine opponents, they were all in the early stages of the visceral tempering realm, practicing ordinary sect techniques. true transmission disciples, especially those who had practiced their true transmission techniques for years, possessed combat strength far beyond that of other inner disciples. moreover, the concept of restricting challenges to those with equal cultivation had faded in chen fei¡¯s case. starting from the sixtieth or seventieth ranked true transmission disciple, everyone¡¯s cultivation was at the peak of the visceral tempering realm. at worst, they were at the late stage of the visceral tempering realm. most were preparing for the advancement to the aperture tempering realm in the future. the distinguishing factor among these true transmission disciples was primarily the depth of understanding of their chosen true transmission techniques. of course, the strength of the half-spiritual tools they wielded also played a role. the disciple in charge gazed at chen fei, realizing he wasn¡¯t joking, and involuntarily dropped his jaw, unsure of what to say. one could say that chen fei was being arrogant and overly confident, but his displayed combat strength was indeed exceptional. still, making such a leap in challenges seemed quite extreme. ¡°actually, you don¡¯t necessarily have to challenge someone that high up; senior brother zeng has quite a temper.¡± the disciple in charge couldn¡¯t help but offer a reminder in the end. zeng zaiwen¡¯s temper, to put it nicely, was quite fiery. to put it less kindly, he could be quite arrogant. zeng zaiwen had held the tenth rank for quite a while, struggling to climb higher. this resulted in an awkward situation where he was frequently challenged by others. because only by defeating zeng zaiwen could other true transmission disciples continue to challenge higher-ranked disciples. thus, zeng zaiwen¡¯s position had become somewhat awkward¡ªhe had become the guardian of the top ten true transmission disciples. since he couldn¡¯t advance further in rank himself, he faced challenges from a group of people from time to time. as a result, zeng zaiwen always responded to challenges with determination and forcefulness. his intention was to explicitly convey to the other true transmission disciples not to choose him as their opponent. if they chose him as their opponent and won, that was naturally beyond question. but if they couldn¡¯t win, zeng zaiwen would definitely show no mercy. every time a true transmission disciple challenged zeng zaiwen, it always ended with serious injuries. and this method had proven quite effective. with no absolute certainty of victory, some true transmission disciples were already hesitating to challenge zeng zaiwen. ¡°1 will seriously consider it,¡± chen fei nodded. ¡°there¡¯s one more thing. two months from now, there will be a competition among disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, and our sect has been invited to observe. the top thirty true transmission disciples can attend. if you¡¯re interested in going to the immortal cloud sword sect, you could challenge the thirtieth-ranked true transmission disciple.¡± the disciple in charge had a good sense of chen fei¡¯s mindset and advised him once again. ¡°thank you for the reminder, senior brother.¡± chen fei hadn¡¯t heard this news before. the immortal cloud sword sect had been a renowned presence when he first heard about it in pingyin county. he had never had the opportunity to join them, but he hadn¡¯t anticipated being able to visit the immortal cloud sword sect using this method. observing the event? it was likely that the immortal cloud sword sect intended to showcase its strength, allowing the other four sects to see just how exceptional their disciples were. ¡°take your time to consider,¡± the disciple in charge said, seeing chen fei¡¯s expression and realizing he might have spoken in vain. he shook his head with a wry smile. chen fei clasped his hands and left the hall of true transmission, returning to the courtyard on the true transmission peak. he brought out some information about zeng zaiwen from his collection. chen fei had tasked someone with gathering information about various true transmission disciples not too long ago. after all, he only needed to collect basic information and didn¡¯t want to trouble anyone too much. consequently, he had a basic understanding of most of the true transmission disciples. because of this knowledge, chen fei felt confident enough to challenge zeng zaiwen in the hall of true transmission. chen fei perused the papers in his hand and, after a moment, set them down, lightly tapping the table with his right hand. zeng zaiwen, peak cultivation in the visceral tempering realm, had been a true transmission disciple for almost ten years. over the past year or two, he should be on the verge of breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. the success rate of breaking through to the aperture tempering realm among the top ten true transmission disciples was relatively high. many of them used the resources provided by the sect to solidify their foundations, ensuring an infallible advancement. zeng zaiwen had chosen the true transmission technique soaring heaven technique. due to nearly ten years of practice, his body movement technique was exceptional compared to the other true transmission disciples. however, due to focusing on the soaring heaven technique, his offensive strength might be slightly weaker. this was precisely why zeng zaiwen had been struggling to improve his true transmission rank in recent years. ¡°the soaring heaven technique visceral refining level is much stronger than spatial travel, but 1 wonder to what extent he has mastered it.¡± chen fei contemplated. spatial travel had evolved from the soaring heaven technique, yet it was undoubtedly inferior to the soaring heaven technique in the visceral refining level however, an individual¡¯s combat strength depended on the significance of their chosen technique and the depth of their understanding. chen fei had already mastered the soaring heaven technique in the visceral refining level to the level of consummation, reaching the pinnacle of his progress. even if zeng zaiwen¡¯s body movement technique was superior, it wouldn¡¯t surpass chen fei¡¯s by a significant margin. however, chen fei couldn¡¯t rely solely on his body movement technique to evade attacks like he used to. it had become more difficult to do so. ¡°i wonder if the zhongyuan sword can restrain others. 1 don¡¯t know if it¡¯s effective against the soaring heaven technique.¡± chen fei pondered, but it was hard to judge this without an actual battle. only by experiencing it firsthand would he truly know the results. a day later, chen fei walked up to the true transmission peak. he had been residing here for a considerable time. besides a few occasions when he went to see guo linshan or visited other places, he mostly stayed within his own courtyard. as he ascended, chen fei distinctly felt a change in the surrounding elemental energy. its speed, as chen fei could perceive it, was increasing. when chen fei reached the entrance of zeng zaiwen¡¯s courtyard, the density of elemental energy around him had already surpassed half that of his own courtyard. the disparity was this noticeable. while the allocation of other resources might be skewed, the difference in elemental energy over months and years resulted in significant gains. it¡¯s no wonder other true transmission disciples coveted such a position. ¡°knock, knock, knock!¡± chen fei approached and knocked on the courtyard door. after a moment, a young woman opened the door, examining chen fei from top to bottom. upon seeing that he was dressed in the attire of a true transmission disciple, her expression slightly softened. ¡°my name is chen fei. i wonder if senior brother zeng is available?¡± chen fei bowed respectfully. ¡°senior brother zeng is in cultivation. did you make an appointment in advance?¡± the maid asked with a formal smile. ¡°1 haven¡¯t made an appointment. i hope you can inform him.¡± chen fei could already hear voices coming from within the courtyard. even if zeng zaiwen wasn¡¯t truly cultivating, he should be discussing matters with others. if he didn¡¯t want to meet outsiders, it was plausible for him to say he was in cultivation. ¡°may 1 know the reason for your visit, senior brother chen? i¡¯ll go in and report to him.¡± the maid nodded. chen fei thought for a moment and handed over the challenge letter. the maid¡¯s expression froze slightly upon seeing the challenge letter. she looked at chen fei with a puzzled expression. the rankings for the true transmission hadn¡¯t even begun, and yet he was delivering a challenge letter. this meant he intended to challenge zeng zaiwen in advance. the maid had been at the true transmission peak for a while and had a general impression of the appearances of various true transmission disciples. however, chen fei seemed quite unfamiliar to her. it was possible that he was one of the newly appointed true transmission disciples, which would explain her lack of recognition. at first, the maid thought chen fei might be here to establish rapport with zeng zaiwen. after all, being ranked tenth among the true transmission disciples and having a high likelihood of becoming a aperture tempering realm cultivator in the future, forming connections early on wasn¡¯t a bad idea. but she never expected that chen fei would come to challenge him; it was simply unbelievable. ¡°please wait a moment!¡± the maid received the challenge letter and hurriedly went inside. after a moment, loud laughter emanated from the courtyard, filled with a mocking tone. ¡°true transmission disciple chen, senior brother zeng requests your presence.¡± the maid returned, casting a strange glance at chen fei before leading him in. walking through the corridor, chen fei saw zeng zaiwen and two other true transmission disciples in the courtyard. one was mo yuanfei, ranked fifty-seventh, and the other was qi ziyi, ranked seventy-third. qi ziyi was one of the few female true transmission disciples. at this moment, she looked at chen fei with curiosity. ¡°senior brother zeng, senior brother mo, senior sister qi!¡± chen fei greeted the three of them with a bow. ¡°delivering a challenge letter, junior brother chen? are you sure you¡¯re not mistaken?¡± mo yuanfei looked at chen fei and lightly tapped the challenge letter on the stone table. he spoke mockingly. a newly promoted end-level true transmission disciple, who had been practicing true transmission techniques for just a few months, actually intended to challenge the tenth-ranked true transmission disciple¡ªtruly laughable. ¡°i know you, you defeated nine inner disciples not long ago; your strength is impressive!¡± zeng zaiwen looked down on chen fei, leaning slightly forward, and sneered, ¡°however, do you really think that because of that, you can challenge me? who gave you the confidence and audacity to be so arrogant and insolent?¡± as zeng zaiwen spoke, his tone had gradually escalated to nearly a roar, and his booming voice reverberated throughout the courtyard. moyuan fei burst into laughter from the side, while qi ziyi remained silent, merely shaking her head. it was the first time she had encountered something so exaggerated in all these years, and it was just too over the top. ¡°bang!¡± the sword sheath on chen fei¡¯s back was suddenly held in his hand and slammed onto the ground. the loud sound interrupted moyuan fei¡¯s laughter and shattered zeng zaiwen¡¯s imposing demeanor. ¡°this is the qianyuan sword about to become a half-spiritual tool. it¡¯s the wager for this challenge. if you win, you can take the qianyuan sword and mold it into whatever form you desire!¡± chen fei drew the qianyuan sword from its sheath, and its aura spread throughout the surroundings. ¡°enough with the words. keep it simple. will you accept this challenge or not?¡± chen fei looked calmly at zeng zaiwen.. Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Superior and Inferior chapter 203: superior and inferior translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the qianyuan sword has not yet advanced to the rank of a half-spiritual weapon, but its core is forged from various spiritual materials. even though it hasn¡¯t ascended, a hint of spiritual agility still emanates from it. mo yuanfei¡¯s eyes shimmered. it was just a sword embryo, yet its aura was so spirited. this indicates that the spiritual materials used in its forging were quite remarkable. and because it hadn¡¯t fully become a half-spiritual weapon, its current value was actually the highest. because many people could continue to nurture it on their own, when it truly advanced, the half-spiritual weapon would connect with their own aura, without any usage hindrance. ¡°junior brother chen, quite a bold move, but if you wish to challenge senior brother zeng, you¡¯re not qualified yet, unless you defeat me!¡± mo yuanfei couldn¡¯t resist the temptation and spoke out. ¡°you? you¡¯re too weak. unless you offer an equivalent wager, i¡¯m willing to have a match with you!¡± chen fei glanced at mo yuanfei. with fifty-seven true transmission disciples, his strength was naturally not as weak as mo yuanfei claimed. but wanting to take chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword barehanded was wishful thinking. ¡°what did you say, and who are you calling weak!¡± upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, mo yuanfei stood up and stared at chen fei. a newly promoted true transmission disciple, ranked last, dared to boast and call him weak? did he really think that defeating nine inner disciples granted him the right to say such things? utterly arrogant. ¡°i¡¯m talking about you.¡± chen fei calmly looked at mo yuanfei and said, ¡°do you want to have a match? you don¡¯t even need to offer a wager equivalent to the value of the qianyuan sword. close is enough.¡± having forged the qianyuan sword with all his spiritual materials, chen fei was more than happy if mo yuanfei decided to challenge him. it would be another opportunity to profit. ¡°you¡­¡± mo yuanfei¡¯s anger flared, his eyes fixed on chen fei. he said, ¡°i don¡¯t need your wager. let¡¯s just fight directly. do you dare?¡± ¡°no wager, no deal!¡± chen fei shook his head, flatly rejecting mo yuanfei. then he turned to zeng zaiwen and lightly patted the hilt of the qianyuan sword, saying, ¡°senior brother zeng, what do you think?¡± seeing chen fei ignore him, mo yuanfei clenched his fists in frustration. within the sect, private matches were prohibited, especially among true transmission disciples. for a fight, they should go to the sparring grounds. it didn¡¯t matter how intense the fight got there. moreover, a lower-ranking true transmission disciple challenging a higher-ranking one required mutual consent. similarly, when a higher-ranking true transmission disciple challenged a lower-ranking one, consent was required too. with chen fei¡¯s refusal, mo yuanfei couldn¡¯t force the situation. ¡°it¡¯s a good sword. it¡¯s a shame to let it sit there.¡± zeng zaiwen looked at the qianyuan sword, a glint of interest in his eyes. though zeng zaiwen had his own half-spiritual weapon, if he won the qianyuan sword, he could sell it for a good price. upon hearing that chen fei had defeated nine inner disciples and obtained a batch of spiritual materials, zeng zaiwen speculated that he had probably invested all of those materials into the qianyuan sword. ¡°about the sword, 1¡¯11 take a look first.¡± zeng zaiwen extended his right hand, generating a suction force. the qianyuan sword trembled slightly, about to fly into zeng zaiwen¡¯s hand. suddenly, a hand rested on the qianyuan sword¡¯s hilt. ¡°if you want to see it, look after you win it.¡± chen fei placed his right hand on the qianyuan sword¡¯s hilt, looking at zeng zaiwen. he said, ¡°not now!¡± ¡°ignorant and presumptuous!¡± mo yuanfei shouted loudly from the side, then turned to zeng zaiwen and said, ¡°senior brother zeng, this guy insists on giving you a gift. why not accept it and make him understand the concept of respect and hierarchy?¡± ¡°you¡¯re right, respect and hierarchy. some people understand so little of it. zeng zaiwen burst into laughter and glanced at the qianyuan sword, then looked up at chen fei. he said in a serious tone, ¡°1 accept your challenge, but 1 hope you won¡¯t accuse me of bullying later.¡± ¡°in that case, senior brother zeng, let¡¯s proceed to the hall of true transmission together.¡± chen fei remained composed, retracted the qianyuan sword, turned, and left the courtyard, heading toward the location of the hall of true transmission. ¡°congratulations, senior brother zeng, on acquiring a great sword!¡± mo yuanfei lifted the cup of alcohol from the table and toasted zeng zaiwen directly. in mo yuanfei¡¯s eyes, chen fei was truly ignorant of his own limitations, daring to challenge the tenth-ranked true transmission disciple in such a way. the hard-forged qianyuan sword would undoubtedly end up in zeng zaiwen¡¯s hands. ¡°it¡¯s premature to say. i¡¯ll pay a visit to the hall of true transmission first. wait here, and i¡¯ll be back shortly.¡± zeng zaiwen waved his hand, stating that it was too early to discuss, but a smile had already appeared on his face. it was evident that he had already considered the qianyuan sword as his possession. being the last-ranked true transmission disciple and a newcomer at that, having practiced true transmission techniques for just a few months, chen fei couldn¡¯t be compared to zeng zaiwen, who had cultivated for a decade. if it weren¡¯t for ensuring an absolutely flawless breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm, zeng zaiwen could have started preparing for his breakthrough. now that someone had intentionally presented him with such a gift, how could zeng zaiwen not be delighted? ¡°senior brother zeng, as you wish.¡± qi ziyi, who had remained silent throughout, smiled and spoke. she had been observing all along. chen fei¡¯s composure was too apparent; he didn¡¯t seem like a reckless individual. however, challenging zeng zaiwen, especially in such an impulsive manner, left qi ziyi puzzled. zeng zaiwen burst into hearty laughter, his figure flickered, leaving an afterimage behind as he vanished from the courtyard. watching zeng zaiwen¡¯s display of footwork, mo yuanfei¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but carry a hint of envy. mo yuanfei had also chosen the soaring heaven technique as his true transmission technique, but compared to zeng zaiwen, it was undoubtedly much weaker, not even on the same level. with a distance of several hundred meters left to the hall of true transmission, zeng zaiwen overtook chen fei from behind. with a whistle, he entered the hall of true transmission, leaving a trail of wind in his wake. chen fei smiled faintly, undisturbed, and followed zeng zaiwen into the hall of true transmission. the attending disciple of the hall of true transmission watched as zeng zaiwen and chen fei entered one after the other, his eyes widening slightly. yesterday, chen fei had mentioned challenging zeng zaiwen. now zeng zaiwen and chen fei had come together. could it be that chen fei was really going to challenge zeng zaiwen directly? and zeng zaiwen had actually agreed? fifteen minutes later, the terms of the wager were set, and both chen fei and zeng zaiwen signed and sealed the agreement. the qianyuan sword was temporarily stored in the hall of true transmission. chen fei infused it with sufficient energy to prevent it from stagnating. ¡°three days from now, a pre-match duel at the sparring grounds. make sure neither of you is late.¡± the attending disciple stored the qianyuan sword with a sense of regret. what a fine sword embryo it was. chen fei had directly used it as a wager. if he lost this competition, everything he had won previously would be at stake. it¡¯s as if he¡¯s directly providing a dowry for zeng zaiwen, quite a big loss. ¡°hahaha, how could i be late for such a great opportunity? junior brother chen, see you in three days!¡± zeng zaiwen looked at chen fei, who was nearby, and burst into laughter. he arched his hand in a gesture of farewell and disappeared on the spot. chen fei gave a slight smile, nodded at the attending disciple, and then left the hall of true transmission. an hour later, the news that chen fei was going to have a match with zeng zaiwen spread throughout the entire sect. not only did it reach the inner disciples, but even the true transmission disciples heard about it. being the last-ranked true transmission disciple and challenging the tenth-ranked true transmission disciple after spanning dozens of ranks was unprecedented in the many years of the yuanchen sword sect¡¯s existence. for many disciples, this was an unheard-of event. ¡°1 hope it¡¯s not just a rumor. why would chen fei challenge zeng zaiwen? they shouldn¡¯t have had much interaction in such a short time.¡± chen fei¡¯s recent reputation among the inner disciples was widely known, especially considering his recent feat of challenging and defeating nine inner disciples. as for zeng zaiwen, anyone familiar with the ranking of true transmission disciples wouldn¡¯t be a stranger to his name. perhaps not every inner disciple knew about all the true transmission disciples, but the top ten were undoubtedly known to all. these were the future reserves for the sect¡¯s aperture tempering realm experts. ¡°at first, i thought i misheard. but after learning more details, it turns out chen fei voluntarily challenged zeng zaiwen, which led to this match.¡± ¡°why is this senior brother chen doing this? although he¡¯s strong, his strength is limited to among the inner disciples. the true transmission disciples, especially the higher-ranking ones, are much more powerful.¡± ¡°exactly. maybe defeating nine inner disciples last time inflated chen fei¡¯s confidence.¡± ¡°those nine inner disciples had the same level of cultivation as chen fei. but zeng zaiwen is at the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm and has been a true transmission disciple for almost a decade. there¡¯s no comparison.¡± ¡°who knows? 1 heard that chen fei offered the embryo of his own half-spiritual sword as a wager. that¡¯s why zeng zaiwen agreed to the match.¡± ¡°i¡¯d agree too. i¡¯ve heard that the embryo of that half-spiritual sword was forged using all the spiritual materials chen fei won last time. its value already far exceeds that of an ordinary half-spiritual sword.¡± ¡°tsk tsk, this senior brother chen is really committed. even with confidence, he didn¡¯t have to invest everything like that.¡± ¡°if he didn¡¯t invest everything, would zeng zaiwen have agreed to the match?¡± another person shook their head, clearly not understanding chen fei¡¯s actions. when chen fei defeated nine inner disciples, everyone thought his ranking among the true transmission disciples would rise by around twenty to thirty places after a few months. that would already be considered a remarkable achievement. unexpectedly, chen fei deviated from the usual course of action. in a short span of time, he directly challenged the tenth-ranked true transmission disciple, shocking everyone and leading many to consider him outrageously arrogant. discussions among the inner disciples were intense, and the same held true for the true transmission disciples. compared to the inner disciples¡¯ distant view of the true transmission rankings, those who were themselves true transmission disciples had a better understanding of zeng zaiwen¡¯s strength. for the past few years, zeng zaiwen had firmly held the tenth position among the true transmission disciples. his mastery of the soaring heaven technique was unparalleled. not only that, but to address his own lack of breakthrough power, zeng zaiwen had specifically practiced other sword techniques as well. rumors circulated that in a few months, zeng zaiwen¡¯s true transmission ranking could likely improve by several spots, rather than merely maintaining the tenth place. given this situation, zeng zaiwen had been challenged ahead of time, and by a last-ranked newcomer at that. perhaps chen fei¡¯s strength exceeded that of a last-ranked true transmission disciple, but the gap to the tenth position was significant.. with a bit of caution, wouldn¡¯t it have been more reasonable to gradually climb the rankings, step by step, rather than leaping several spots at once? Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Going All Out chapter 204: going all out translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°junior martial brother, are you feeling confident?¡± guo linshan inquired with concern. in the courtyard where chen fei was, quite a few people had gathered at this moment. they had all heard that chen fei was going to challenge zeng zaiwen and had come specifically for this. ¡°if i didn¡¯t i wouldn¡¯t have gone out of my way to challenge. my qianyuan sword is still held in the hall of true transmission,¡± chen fei replied with a smile. ¡°having confidence is good. you will definitely succeed!¡± zhang fangqiong looked at chen fei. it had been a long time since they had seen each other, and the tenderness in zhang fangqiong¡¯s eyes hadn¡¯t changed. ¡°junior martial brother chen doesn¡¯t undertake uncertain tasks. it¡¯s just that we don¡¯t fully understand it ourselves.¡± ge hongjie thought back to the time in the strange wind realm. at that time, chen fei¡¯s cultivation was only at the bone tempering realm, yet he was able to sense the existence of nodes within the realm. such things, when spoken of now, were quite incredible, but chen fei had achieved them back then. there was also the matter of refining elixirs and rescuing them from fang qinghong¡¯s grasp. all these instances indicated chen fei¡¯s extraordinariness. he couldn¡¯t be viewed with the eyes of an ordinary disciple. ¡°your master said that if you need anything, remember to tell him,¡± guo linshan reminded. ¡°i will.¡± chen fei nodded and lifted the cup of tea in his hand, offering a toast to guo linshan and the others, using tea instead of wine. in a certain courtyard of the primordial sword sect¡­ ¡°master?¡± zeng zaiwen looked at his own master, huo zhongdao, somewhat puzzled. he didn¡¯t know why he had been suddenly summoned. ¡°how are your preparations for the duel with chen fei?¡± huo zhongdao looked at zeng zaiwen. as his most outstanding disciple and the one most likely to break through to the aperture tempering realm, huo zhongdao had been closely monitoring zeng zaiwen¡¯s progress. ¡°even though he¡¯s in the last position among the true disciples, even if his strength isn¡¯t limited to that position, i¡¯m confident of winning this duel!¡± zeng zaiwen¡¯s face lit up with a smile upon hearing it was about the duel. the path of martial arts was never a calm and peaceful cultivation journey. it was accompanied by various struggles, be it for techniques or resources, for everything that could lead to improvement. zeng zaiwen¡¯s climb to the tenth position among the true disciples was the result of his gradual efforts. he had long forged a powerful and fearless heart, and he naturally didn¡¯t believe he would lose. not only wouldn¡¯t he lose, but he also aimed to win in a spectacular manner as a warning to those who dared to covet his position. ¡°having such confidence is good. however, a lion pouncing on a hare still exerts its full strength. if chen fei dares to challenge you and has placed such a bet, it¡¯s impossible without strength.¡± huo zhongdao advised. ¡°his strength goes beyond what he¡¯s shown, and the same applies to me.¡± zeng zaiwen lifted his head slightly. ¡°i went out of my way to seek information about chen fei, to observe his growth trajectory. this young man indeed possesses extraordinary qualities. this battle might not be as straightforward as you imagine.¡± huo zhongdao took out a stack of papers and handed them to zeng zaiwen. zeng zaiwen accepted them with some confusion, flipping through the information. after a moment, his brows slightly furrowed. setting aside other details, just the fact that chen fei was a seventh tier pill master was enough to surprise anyone. moreover, from the time he joined to now, his cultivation had advanced from the bone tempering realm to the visceral tempering realm, spanning two realms. he had transformed from a disciple who was relatively older to becoming a true disciple. age was no longer an issue, as cultivation at the visceral tempering realm at his age, while not particularly young, wasn¡¯t related to being too old. he even went to the strange wind realm, a place where many had died. chen fei had ventured in with only the cultivation of the bone tempering realm, yet he had not only survived but also experienced a breakthrough. ¡°if chen fei dares to challenge you, it¡¯s definitely not a baseless act.¡± huo zhongdao looked at zeng zaiwen, his tone serious. ¡°if you lose this duel, it¡¯s likely that it will be remembered by everyone. many years from now, your performance in this duel might still be brought up.¡± zeng zaiwen¡¯s heart tightened slightly. just thinking about that scenario sent shivers down his spine. this would be an unparalleled entry in the history of the primordial sword sect. ¡°in this battle, i will give my all and won¡¯t underestimate him in the slightest!¡± zeng zaiwen declared loudly. he had already decided to treat chen fei as a top-ten true disciple, giving his utmost effort without leaving any room for complacency. with this approach, zeng zaiwen didn¡¯t believe he would fail miserably. ¡°while having this determination is commendable, it¡¯s still not enough.¡± huo zhongdao shook his head. ¡°then what else should i do?¡± zeng zaiwen asked in confusion. he was already treating chen fei as one of the top-ten true disciples. wasn¡¯t that enough? what more was needed? ¡°continue to enhance your strength, so that chen fei has absolutely no chance of turning the tables!¡± huo zhongdao said, taking out a jade box from his pocket and handing it to zeng zaiwen. zeng zaiwen glanced at his master and then carefully opened the jade box. inside, he found a brilliant green fruit, sparkling and translucent. it was so tempting that he couldn¡¯t help but salivate, wanting to take a bite. ¡°this is a tempering yin fruit that 1 obtained recently. consuming it will greatly benefit your mental power,¡± huo zhongdao said as he stroked his beard. zeng zaiwen stared at the tempering yin fruit, picked it up cautiously, looked at huo zhongdao for confirmation, and upon receiving a nod, he immediately popped the whole fruit into his mouth. an extreme bitterness exploded in his mouth. zeng zaiwen instinctively swallowed it, but the bitterness didn¡¯t dissipate. instead, it spread directly into his sea of consciousness. his entire sea of consciousness seemed to contract intensely due to this bitterness. zeng zaiwen¡¯s mind went blank, and he forgot where he was. ¡°calm your mind, sense the changes in your sea of consciousness!¡± a voice resounded in zeng zaiwen¡¯s ears like the tolling of a great bell. zeng zaiwen instinctively sat down cross-legged and began to comprehend the changes in his mental power, gradually immersing himself in his practice. huo zhongdao watched zeng zaiwen¡¯s practice and nodded slightly. when huo zhongdao obtained the tempering yin fruit, he originally planned to gather other spiritual materials to refine it into a pill. however, upon learning about the upcoming duel, he decided to give zeng zaiwen the fruit. if zeng zaiwen truly lost in the end, not only would his reputation be damaged, but huo zhongdao himself, as zeng zaiwen¡¯s master, might also be remembered by history. huo zhongdao couldn¡¯t comprehend why someone like chen fei, who had just risen to the status of a true disciple, dared to challenge zeng zaiwen. yet, since he was taking such a step, he must have his own confidence. after all, chen fei¡¯s master was feng xiupu, also a aperture tempering realm cultivator. there was no reason for feng xiupu not to prevent chen fei from doing this. so, to be on the safe side, huo zhongdao had directly boosted zeng zaiwen¡¯s mental power. mental power was crucial for potential breakthroughs into the aperture tempering realm, and it also played a critical role in the use of martial techniques. strong mental power led to greater mastery over techniques, allowing one to uncover their subtleties. elevating zeng zaiwen¡¯s mental power would directly enhance his combat capabilities. an hour later, zeng zaiwen opened his eyes. feeling the growth in his mental power, a smile spread across his face. using the soaring heaven technique, zeng zaiwen¡¯s figure permeated the entire hall. while zeng zaiwen had achieved a similar state in the past, he had never been as relaxed and confident as he was today. ¡°thank you for your gift, master!¡± after a while, zeng zaiwen appeared before huo zhongdao and bowed. ¡°just don¡¯t lose in this match!¡± huo zhongdao observed zeng zaiwen¡¯s display of the soaring heaven technique and nodded slightly. considering zeng zaiwen¡¯s current mastery of this technique, he had a great chance of breaking into the top five among the true disciples. dealing with chen fei shouldn¡¯t pose too much of a problem. ¡°i won¡¯t let you down, master!¡± zeng zaiwen declared loudly. in his current state, how could he possibly lose! three days flew by. within the sect, discussions about the upcoming duel had been ongoing and had even intensified. before the appointed time, the martial arts arena was already surrounded by layers of onlookers. compared to the last time chen fei dueled nine inner disciples, the number of spectators this time was even greater. the arena was filled with the lively chatter of people discussing the potential scenarios of the upcoming duel and expressing their opinions. the majority of people held a pessimistic view about chen fei. although he had performed excellently in his last duel against inner disciples and had dominated the entire match, that was against inner disciples, and furthermore, those of the same cultivation level. comparing that to true disciples, there was no basis for comparison. although some believed that since chen fei dared to challenge and had placed such a significant wager, he must have some backing and there might be a fierce struggle ahead. however, these individuals were still in the minority. the strong belief in the top ten true disciples led more people to think that chen fei was somewhat arrogant to challenge someone of zeng zaiwen¡¯s stature. if chen fei were to challenge the fiftieth-ranked true disciple, others might have more confidence in him. but the tenth-ranked, that was a leap too far, crossing boundaries that might lead to overconfidence. as the appointed time approached, a figure flashed from a distance and appeared on the martial arts arena in a matter of moments. it was zeng zaiwen. seeing zeng zaiwen¡¯s appearance, enthusiastic cheers erupted from the spectators on the arena. after all, he was the tenth-ranked true disciple, and within the sect, he still enjoyed high levels of fame and admiration. ¡°where is chen fei?¡± zeng zaiwen looked around and shouted loudly. ¡°senior brother zeng!¡± from among guo linshan and the others, chen fei stepped forward, leaped into the arena, and saluted zeng zaiwen. ¡°using a bow and arrow?¡± zeng zaiwen looked at chen fei with the longbow on his back and chuckled softly. he said, ¡°bows and arrows are useless against me. you might be disappointed!¡± chen fei remained silent and turned to look at ru lutao. ¡°the contest ends when one side concedes!¡± ru lutao declared in a deep voice. ¡°chen fei. please show me what you¡¯ve got!¡± chen fei cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. ¡°zeng zaiwen. the same goes to you!¡± zeng zaiwen put away his smile and spoke with a serious tone. ¡°whoosh!¡± with the bowstring pulled back, an arrow shot forth like lightning, heading straight for zeng zaiwen. zeng zaiwen perceived the power contained within the arrow; it was indeed remarkable. even a peak visceral tempering realm cultivator would need to give their all to directly withstand such an arrow. but for zeng zaiwen, this alone was not enough to pose a threat. ¡°boom!¡± the arrow struck the formation in the martial arts arena with a heavy impact, startling the disciples watching from outside. despite having witnessed the power of chen fei¡¯s arrows before, the sight still sent shivers down their spines. zeng zaiwen straightened his tilted head, watching several arrows fly toward him. with graceful movements, he effortlessly dodged each arrow. as if taking a leisurely stroll, zeng zaiwen approached chen fei step by step. none of the arrows aimed at him could touch even a strand of his hair. with each step zeng zaiwen took, an imposing aura pressed down on chen fei. this aura was powerful enough to make some less determined archers feel immense mental pressure. after all, if your arrows can¡¯t reach the target, what can you do? chen fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. arrows continued to be fired at zeng zaiwen with the same speed and rhythm. ¡°although the bow and arrow are strong, they¡¯re futile if they can¡¯t hit the target!¡± yan shijin observed the scene in the arena and murmured, ¡°moreover, zeng junior brother¡¯s footwork has improved significantly!¡± hearing yan shijin¡¯s words, the others furrowed their brows. as members of the top ten true disciples, they were here to see how zeng zaiwen had progressed in the half-year since their last duel was approaching. ¡°i told you, bows and arrows are useless against me. why don¡¯t you listen?¡± within moments, zeng zaiwen had closed the distance to within three meters of chen fei. he grinned as he looked at chen fei. in the next instant, he vanished from his original spot and reappeared in front of chen fei, thrusting a sword toward chen fei¡¯s neck. ¡°clang!¡± the sound of blades clashing resonated. somewhere along the line, a sword shield had appeared, blocking zeng zaiwen¡¯s attack. simultaneously, a force pushed back, causing a slight interruption in zeng zaiwen¡¯s attack. ¡°your footwork is impressive.¡± chen fei looked at zeng zaiwen and remarked. the dozens of arrows chen fei had previously shot allowed him to quickly assess zeng zaiwen¡¯s improved footwork. with this exchange, the contest officially began! Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Can You Block? chapter 205: can you block? translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°the sword and shield combination is impressive, but can you withstand it indefinitely?¡± blocked by a sword and shield, zeng zaiwen felt somewhat surprised. based on the information he had received, chen fei should have been more skilled in archery. he hadn¡¯t expected him to be proficient in sword techniques as well. however, this was somewhat normal since the primordial sword sect was founded on swordsmanship. among its three sets of authentic techniques, two of them were focused on sword techniques. ¡°i believe i can withstand it,¡± chen fei said calmly as he looked at zeng zaiwen. ¡°hmph, then i¡¯ll have to see for myself!¡± zeng zaiwen snorted coldly. chen fei¡¯s calm demeanor was particularly frustrating, as if he had complete control over everything. ¡°clang!¡± once again, the sound of metal clashing echoed as zeng zaiwen appeared at chen fei¡¯s left side. his sword pointed toward chen fei¡¯s head. chen fei didn¡¯t move his feet, and another sword and shield blocked zeng zaiwen¡¯s attack. ¡°clang clang clang!¡± the sound of gold and iron colliding was continuous. zeng zaiwen created countless afterimages, swirling around chen fei. to outsiders, chen fei seemed like a solitary island, at risk of being submerged by waves at any moment. ¡°the starry night sword and the thorn sword, impressive!¡± yan shijin¡¯s eyes lit up. these were two well-known defensive sword techniques within the sect, but only a few managed to master them. there were various reasons for this, such as the difficulty of cultivation. many people were reluctant to practice such techniques because they were purely defensive, symbolizing a lack of offensive strength. prolonged defense often led to defeat, making it challenging to achieve flawless defense. however, chen fei¡¯s current display of defense was approaching the concept of perfect defense. despite having lower cultivation than zeng zaiwen, chen fei effortlessly withstood every attack, accurately handling the force of zeng zaiwen¡¯s sword techniques without yielding an inch. without moving his body, he managed to cover all angles. while many people saw zeng zaiwen¡¯s frenzied attacks, yan shijin saw chen fei¡¯s elegant and effortless defense. this was partly due to zeng zaiwen¡¯s profound understanding of his own soaring heaven technique, allowing him to deflect the counterforce of the thorn sword. otherwise, for anyone else, the thorn sword¡¯s counter-strike alone could cause injury and create vulnerabilities. although the starry night sword and the thorn sword were defensive techniques, they still contained offensive moves, albeit rare ones. when used, they determined victory or defeat. ¡°excellent sword techniques. 1 didn¡¯t expect brother feng to be skilled in these two sword styles.¡± hundreds of meters away, huo zhongdao looked down at the situation in the sparring arena from a high vantage point. he then glanced at his companion, feng xiupu. ¡°he learned them well himself; 1 didn¡¯t teach him much.¡± feng xiupu spoke honestly. apart from the initial guidance in swordsmanship, he hadn¡¯t been consulted much by chen fei. the seamless integration of these two sword techniques was entirely a result of chen fei¡¯s own comprehension. ¡°stalwart defense leads to defeat in the long run. this approach might work against zeng zaiwen¡¯s slightly weaker offensive abilities. however, if he were facing a disciple who practiced the giant spirit sword technique, his defense would likely crumble instantly!¡± huo zhongdao said with a smile. ¡°yes, it¡¯s a pity zeng zaiwen didn¡¯t practice the giant spirit sword.¡± feng xiupu nodded in agreement. huo zhongdao¡¯s expression froze for a moment. he didn¡¯t like this sentiment, but he didn¡¯t dwell on it. he continued to observe the arena. while chen fei¡¯s defense was impressive, it was impossible for him to defeat zeng zaiwen with just that. moreover, under the prolonged defense, huo zhongdao believed that zeng zaiwen would undoubtedly find a countermeasure. sure enough, as soon as this thought crossed huo zhongdao¡¯s mind, zeng zaiwen in the arena moved to the side, stopping his attacks. he sheathed his sword and fixed his gaze on chen fei. a hint of sharpness emanated from zeng zaiwen¡¯s aura. ¡°the turtle shell is well-crafted, but in the end, a turtle is meant to be eaten!¡± zeng zaiwen looked at chen fei, his voice deep and serious. he couldn¡¯t deny that chen fei¡¯s defense made it difficult for him to find an opening. however, he quickly devised a solution. his plan was to use power-packed attacks to break through chen fei¡¯s defense limit, shattering the metaphorical turtle shell. ¡°sword drawing technique?¡± as zeng zaiwen assumed his stance, chen fei recalled a sword technique he had seen in the sect¡¯s scriptures. it bore some resemblance to chen fei¡¯s previous archery skill, starfall, involving continuous accumulation of power to execute a move that surpassed ordinary attacks. ¡°if you¡¯re up to it, then keep blocking this move of mine!¡± zeng zaiwen sneered, and in the next instant, he was already in front of chen fei. a white radiance filled chen fei¡¯s vision. the sword energy was far more intense than before, pressing down on all sides and sealing off the space around chen fei. ¡°shh!¡± the blade passed in front of chen fei, creating a harsh sound as it cut through the air. zeng zaiwen¡¯s eyes widened slightly. chen fei had actually evaded the attack. although his footwork wasn¡¯t on par with zeng zaiwen¡¯s, it was significantly stronger than many true disciples. ¡°boom!¡± zeng zaiwen¡¯s sword drawing technique struck the ground, causing a slight tremor in the sparring arena. not wasting any time, zeng zaiwen retreated backward as a white brilliance slashed where he had stood, emitting a subtle, piercing sound. chen fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched. his sword eight hadn¡¯t managed to hit zeng zaiwen. after executing the charged sword drawing technique, zeng zaiwen surprisingly hadn¡¯t exhausted the force he had accumulated. he had effortlessly evaded chen fei¡¯s counterattack. from this, it was clear that the profound insights of the soaring heaven technique¡¯s visceral level exceeded those of the spatial travel technique. in terms of leveraging accumulated and redirected power, zeng zaiwen had surpassed others. in the sparring arena, a flurry of attacks and evasions unfolded as the two opponents engaged in a rapid exchange. the spectators held their breath, watching the intense battle. only when chen fei and zeng zaiwen separated did the onlookers finally release a collective sigh of relief. in a scenario like the one just witnessed, if this exchange had involved slightly less skilled individuals, it would have been a one-sided onslaught. however, for chen fei and zeng zaiwen, they emerged from the ordeal unscathed. this also showcased the exceptional footwork of both participants. moreover, chen fei¡¯s display of combat prowess had far exceeded the expectations of those watching below. there was no immediate collapse, no being overwhelmed by zeng zaiwen. instead, both sides were actively attacking and evading. of course, in terms of the current scene, zeng zaiwen still held the advantage. after all, he had taken the initiative to attack throughout, while chen fei seemed to be primarily on the defensive, waiting for opportunities to counter. as is often the case, the defensive counterattack strategy is typically adopted by the weaker side. ¡°you¡¯ve hidden your abilities quite well.¡± zeng zaiwen looked at the cracks on the ground where chen fei¡¯s sword had struck. if that strike had landed moments ago, even though zeng zaiwen could redirect the force, he would likely have sustained some injury. strong defense, combined with counterattacks like this, showcased a level of skill in chen fei that a newly advanced true disciple couldn¡¯t match. ¡°brother zeng¡¯s footwork is truly unparalleled,¡± chen fei said with a smile. this was the truth. chen fei rarely encountered someone within the same tier whose footwork surpassed his own. witnessing zeng zaiwen¡¯s capabilities now was truly eye-opening. the mastery of the soaring heaven technique was undoubtedly exceptional, and once zeng zaiwen achieved a breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm he should not be underestimated. ¡°you are a worthy opponent!¡± zeng zaiwen slightly lowered his body. his aura began to become ethereal as he fully engaged the soaring heaven technique. the previous exchanges had mostly been probes. because of this, zeng zaiwen had preserved enough energy to dodge chen fei¡¯s attacks after each exchange. the display of chen fei¡¯s combat strength made zeng zaiwen realize that he couldn¡¯t underestimate him. without giving his all, zeng zaiwen likely wouldn¡¯t be able to break through chen fei¡¯s defense. ¡°zeng zaiwen is going all out!¡± yan shijin¡¯s eyes were locked onto the scene, as were the others. zeng zaiwen¡¯s strength displayed earlier had already surpassed what they had previously seen. now going all out, zeng zaiwen wasn¡¯t sure to what extent he could unleash the soaring heaven technique. hundreds of meters away, feng xiupu¡¯s expression was solemn. as one of the top ten true disciples, his strength far surpassed that of ordinary visceral tempering practitioners. he only learned about chen fei¡¯s challenge to zeng zaiwen after the fact. upon hearing the news, he was somewhat surprised. however, feng xiupu knew that chen fei wouldn¡¯t undertake something without being certain. if he dared to challenge, he must have been thoroughly prepared. seeing zeng zaiwen¡¯s performance today still raised some concerns in feng xiupu¡¯s mind. based on what zeng zaiwen had just demonstrated, his grasp of the soaring heaven technique was much stronger than rumored. he seemed to have a much better understanding of it. even though they were both wielding martial knives, just as a child might struggle to use one properly, let alone focus on details, an adult would excel. at this moment, zeng zaiwen gave feng xiupu the impression that he had mastered the subtleties of the technique exceptionally well. ¡°shh!¡± inside the sparring arena, zeng zaiwen stepped back with his right foot, disappearing from his original position. in the next instant, three figures appeared simultaneously around chen fei. still employing the sword drawing technique, but now putting his full strength into it, zeng zaiwen was able to accumulate power and execute his sword technique while on the move. chen fei didn¡¯t attempt to evade. in terms of footwork, he was indeed slightly inferior. instead of dodging, he opted to use his sword and shield to force zeng zaiwen into exposing a weakness. tremendous strength, iron bones, suppressing dragon elephant! chen fei¡¯s figure rose slightly. while zeng zaiwen possessed tremendous strength and iron bones, the additional strength provided by suppressing dragon elephant far exceeded zeng zaiwen¡¯s capabilities. although the sword drawing technique was potent, when combined with the additional power of the suppressing dragon elephant, not only was chen fei¡¯s sword and shield not shattered, but the counterforce contained within it was even more formidable than before. zeng zaiwen¡¯s expression turned grim as waves of force pounded against his arms. despite his constant discharge of energy using the soaring heaven technique, the numbing sensation was still accumulating. ¡°release!¡± zeng zaiwen shouted, and his already swift figure further accelerated. the three illusions that had been surrounding chen fei transformed into five. the pressure exerted on chen fei by the sword drawing technique suddenly skyrocketed. in the past, zeng zaiwen wouldn¡¯t have been capable of this feat. simultaneously attacking with three illusions had already been his limit. however, after ingesting the tempering yin fruit, his mental power had increased, allowing him to achieve greater control over the soaring heaven technique. several disciples, including yan shijin, watched zeng zaiwen¡¯s performance and were slightly shaken. especially those who were ranked ahead of zeng zaiwen among the true disciples suddenly realized that, based on his current display of strength, they might not be able to defeat him. in other words, in a few months¡¯ time when the true disciple rankings were updated, they might find themselves surpassed by zeng zaiwen. it was astonishing that in just a few months, zeng zaiwen had progressed so remarkably. ¡°crack, crack, crack!¡± faint sounds of metal distortion echoed in the arena. chen fei¡¯s expression twitched as he sensed the condition of his long sword. he realized that it was now covered in numerous scars, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly when it had suffered so much damage.. Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: A Mantis Trying to Stop a Chariot chapter 206: a mantis trying to stop a chariot translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei heard the sound, just as zeng zaiwen did. despite having combined the soaring heaven technique with the sword drawing technique to the utmost, he still couldn¡¯t break through chen fei¡¯s defense. however, at this moment, upon hearing the sound, a hint of joy appeared on zeng zaiwen¡¯s face. it was the prelude to chen fei¡¯s sword, which was in a state of near-breaking due to its heavy burden. after all, it was just an ordinary fine steel longsword. even though it was enveloped in chen fei¡¯s internal energy, the fact that it could contend this strongly against zeng zaiwen¡¯s half-spirit sword and now showed signs of breaking was already a testament to chen fei¡¯s exceptional swordsmanship. but ultimately, it was still an ordinary iron sword. at this point, it could no longer withstand such a powerful impact. no sword? let¡¯s see how you¡¯ll defend yourself!¡± zeng zaiwen couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. a weapon was indeed a part of one¡¯s strength; otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be so many experts forging spirit swords. chen fei¡¯s lack of a half-spirit weapon was his own fault for underestimating the importance of weaponry. most of the inner disciples around were somewhat bewildered at the moment, not knowing what had happened. only some peak visceral tempering realm disciples had noticed the anomaly in chen fei¡¯s sword blade. especially those true transmission disciples, their gazes turned sharp, sensing the situation. for a swordsman, how could one wield sword techniques without a sword? using hands as a substitute for a sword? even a martial practitioner at the visceral tempering realm couldn¡¯t achieve this. even the practitioners at the aperture tempering realm, while they could use plants and trees as makeshift swords, they were mostly bullying those with lower cultivation levels. if you made an aperture tempering realm practitioner face an equal-level expert and use plants and trees, they¡¯d be ridiculed immediately. ¡°not good, junior brother chen¡¯s sword blade is about to shatter!¡± ge hongjie¡¯s brow furrowed. ¡°junior brother chen should have brought an extra sword.¡± zhang fangqiong looked worriedly at chen fei, fearing that his sword blade would break any moment now. guo linshan clenched his fists on the side, unsure of how to help chen fei. ¡°it seems your disciple is about to lose.¡± even though they were hundreds of meters apart, huo zhongdao could still observe the details of the martial arena. during zeng zaiwen¡¯s prolonged attack just now, huo zhongdao had grown slightly anxious. a surge, followed by a decline, and then exhaustion. if zeng zaiwen ultimately couldn¡¯t break chen fei¡¯s defense, this duel might end in a tie. a tie would be a loss in disguise, because zeng zaiwen was ranked tenth among the true transmission disciple. being tied by a bottom-ranking true transmission disciple like chen fei would only tarnish zeng zaiwen¡¯s reputation, which was unacceptable. chen fei didn¡¯t know what cultivation technique he had been practicing, but his strength was solid, allowing him to withstand zeng zaiwen¡¯s attacks without showing signs of defeat. impressive indeed. however, his weapon was lacking. once the sword blade shattered, victory was undoubtedly out of reach. feng xiupu remained silent, his gaze fixed on chen fei¡¯s expression in the distance. chen fei remained calm, devoid of panic. ¡°let¡¯s watch and see!¡± feng xiupu said with a smile. ¡°sure, let¡¯s watch and see!¡± seeing that feng xiupu was obstinate, huo zhongdao chuckled lightly. let¡¯s continue to watch then, to see who wins and who loses in the end! on the martial arena. ¡°shatter for me!¡± zeng zaiwen stared at chen fei, who still appeared calm and composed despite the fact that his weapon was on the brink of breaking. zeng zaiwen¡¯s anger surged. your weapon is about to shatter, and yet you maintain such an appearance. who are you trying to impress? later, when i truly shatter your weapon, let¡¯s see what kind of expression you¡¯ll have then! zeng zaiwen harbored hidden resentment. he forcefully swung his half-spirit sword toward the sword shield, aiming to shatter chen fei¡¯s weapon in a single strike! ¡°chi!¡± the sword drawing technique slashed through the air, but the anticipated appearance of the sword shield didn¡¯t occur. chen fei¡¯s figure swayed, moving toward zeng zaiwen. ¡°compared to me in terms of footwork, you¡¯re still lacking a bit!¡± zeng zaiwen was momentarily taken aback, then burst into laughter. now you¡¯re scared? where were you just now? do you think you can approach me and settle the score relying solely on your footwork? well, i won¡¯t give you that chance! zeng zaiwen¡¯s figure flickered as the soaring heaven technique reached its peak. five illusory figures maneuvered back and forth, with the figure facing chen fei always maintaining a distance of several meters. the other figures attacked chen fei. chen fei¡¯s feet danced, and sword beams slashed into the ground, creating large trenches. although chen fei¡¯s footwork was slightly inferior to zeng zaiwen¡¯s, his mental power was far greater. during the battle, he could grasp details that far surpassed zeng zaiwen. hence, although zeng zaiwen was attempting to encircle and attack chen fei, none of his strikes managed to land on chen fei. they were all easily evaded. however, even though chen fei could avoid attacks, it was quite unlikely for him to catch up to zeng zaiwen. moreover, such evasive maneuvers left little room for error, and any slight misstep could result in serious injury for chen fei. ¡°sigh!¡± with a light sigh, chen fei suddenly stopped in his tracks. initially, chen fei had planned to defeat zeng zaiwen using the techniques he had displayed. the thorn sword could reflect damage, and the soaring heaven technique could also disperse force, but it couldn¡¯t completely negate the reflected damage. over time, as the accumulated injuries mounted, zeng zaiwen would inevitably reveal vulnerabilities. at that point, chen fei could naturally use sword nine. however, ultimately, chen fei had underestimated zeng zaiwen and underestimated the soaring heaven technique. as it stood now, chen fei could at most maintain an undefeated stance. to achieve victory would be exceedingly difficult. challenging zeng zaiwen to maintain an undefeated stance¡ªhow could that satisfy chen fei? it would be a fruitless effort. zeng zaiwen was left somewhat puzzled by chen fei¡¯s sigh. however, chen fei seemed to have given up on getting close. ignoring chen fei¡¯s thoughts, zeng zaiwen shouted loudly. astonishingly, his five illusory figures split once again, charging toward chen fei. the six illusory figures were both real and unreal, each one being a true body, yet also an illusion. as long as zeng zaiwen wished, all six illusory figures could unleash the sword drawing technique. this was the essence of the soaring heaven technique. ¡°suppress!¡± standing in place, chen fei exhaled lightly. suddenly, an overwhelming force of gravity descended upon all directions, encompassing all six of zeng zaiwen¡¯s illusory figures. the abrupt surge of gravity caught zeng zaiwen off guard, causing four of the illusory figures to dissipate instantly, leaving only two remaining figures in the vicinity. using his mental power, chen fei sensed the illusory figure to his right rear and thrust his sword. the gravity that had suppressed all directions dissipated instantly, but the illusory figure to chen fei¡¯s right rear was held in place by an even stronger force, causing the other illusory figure nearby to disperse immediately. ¡°zhongyuan sword!¡± several true transmission disciples, including yan shijin, widened their eyes. chen fei practicing the zhongyuan sword wasn¡¯t surprising in itself, but reaching such a level where he could significantly affect zeng zaiwen¡¯s movements in a short span of time left them astonished. was it possible to attain this level within just two or three months? yan shijin himself practiced the zhongyuan sword. after nearly six or seven years of honing, he had only managed to reach this level. how had chen fei accomplished this feat? yan shijin couldn¡¯t fathom it, and neither could the other true transmission disciples. the remaining inner disciples were left puzzled, not comprehending what was happening. huo zhongdao, hundreds of meters away, unconsciously took a step forward. the stones under his feet silently shattered, revealing his inner astonishment. the eyes of feng xiupu lit up. in just a span of two or three months, chen fei had actually mastered the zhongyuan sword to this extent. feng xiupu had initially worried whether chen fei could maintain his level of comprehension for advanced techniques, especially those of the true transmission inheritance. but now, seeing this, chen fei wasn¡¯t just maintaining his past performance; he was surpassing it. his rate of comprehension had even accelerated. what incredible comprehension and aptitude! on the martial arena, where the sword¡¯s edge pointed, zeng zaiwen struggled frantically. the soaring heaven technique had finally allowed zeng zaiwen to regain his mobility, but compared to his previous agility, his current speed was noticeably slower. while zeng zaiwen¡¯s footwork had initially been superior to chen fei¡¯s, their positions had now reversed. chen fei¡¯s footwork had become superior to zeng zaiwen¡¯s. just as chen fei had been unable to escape from zeng zaiwen earlier, zeng zaiwen was now similarly unable to evade chen fei. he had to face chen fei¡¯s impending strike. ¡°got you!¡± chen fei whispered. ¡°let¡¯s see you clash head-on! i¡¯m not afraid of you!¡± realizing there was no escape, zeng zaiwen¡¯s eyes turned crimson. he raised his longsword, and a mighty sword radiance surged toward chen fei. sword break technique! the finishing move within the sword drawing technique. in this situation where paths had crossed, the essence of the offensive sword drawing technique was perfectly demonstrated. like a thunderclap blooming in silence, in the eyes of many inner disciples with slightly lower cultivation levels, zeng zaiwen¡¯s longsword seemed to emit a white light, charging madly toward chen fei. zhongyuan sword! chen fei¡¯s figure remained still as the oppressive gravity that had affected zeng zaiwen¡¯s movement suddenly dissipated, concentrating entirely into the iron sword in chen fei¡¯s hand. the sword¡¯s color changed from its original silver-white to pure black, resembling an abyss with its depths unseen. ¡°boom!¡± the immense force and the sword radiance of the sword break technique clashed with the black sword. upon contact, the sword radiance instantly retreated and dissipated. as the black sword touched zeng zaiwen¡¯s half-spirit sword, there was no standoff. zeng zaiwen felt as if he had struck an imposing mountain. the half-spirit sword rebounded immediately, striking zeng zaiwen¡¯s own chest. a mantis trying to stop a chariot! ¡°puh! in mid-air, zeng zaiwen couldn¡¯t suppress a mouthful of blood, which spurted in all directions. ¡°bang!¡± zeng zaiwen crashed onto the ground, creating a dull thud. however, the tremendous force was far from over; carrying zeng zaiwen¡¯s body, it rolled over the ground for dozens of turns before gradually coming to a halt. ¡°ding ding dang dang!¡± the iron sword in chen fei¡¯s hand shattered, falling to the ground and making a sound. struggling to prop himself up, zeng zaiwen looked at chen fei, wanting to say something but only managing to cough up another mouthful of blood. his strength completely drained, he fell to the ground and lapsed into unconsciousness. if chen fei hadn¡¯t slightly held back his strength and if the soaring heaven technique hadn¡¯t absorbed some of the force, zeng zaiwen would have died from that strike just now. ¡°chen fei, victory!¡± ru lutao looked at chen fei and announced softly. just as others couldn¡¯t understand how chen fei had managed to master the zhongyuan sword to this extent within such a short time, ru lutao didn¡¯t comprehend it either. however, ru lutao knew that he didn¡¯t need to understand. he only needed to understand one thing. that was that chen fei was truly a peerless genius. anyone who could master the zhongyuan sword to this level within two or three months was undoubtedly a peerless genius. no wonder he dared to challenge zeng zaiwen. if it weren¡¯t for the rules in place, mastering the zhongyuan sword to this level would make him a contender even for the top spot! the numerous disciples around, who were initially absorbed in watching chen fei¡¯s final strike, erupted with excitement as ru lutao made the announcement. many inner disciples didn¡¯t understand the specifics of chen fei¡¯s final move, but that didn¡¯t matter. what they saw was that chen fei had defeated zeng zaiwen with a single sword strike, leaving zeng zaiwen severely injured and unconscious. and chen fei himself seemed completely unharmed? Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: The Promise chapter 207: the promise translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in a duel against the tenth-ranked true disciple, he emerged unscathed. of course, chen fei¡¯s refined steel sword shattered, but at most, it was just a matter of the blade being inadequate. rumors had it that chen fei¡¯s stake in this duel was a half-spirit sword that was about to take shape. it was precisely because of this half-spirit sword that zeng zaiwen couldn¡¯t resist the temptation and accepted this challenge. but no one mocked zeng zaiwen, as anyone in his shoes would likely be enticed by such a stake. a challenge from a lower-ranked true disciple, offering a half-spirit sword as the prize, no matter how you looked at it, seemed like a gift- of course, while it seemed like a gift initially, looking at it now, it was clear that chen fei¡¯s strength surpassed others, and he had full confidence, which was why he dared to challenge zeng zaiwen. with a single sword, he defeated the enemy, leaving zeng zaiwen heavily injured. among all the true disciples of the primordial sword sect, very few could achieve such a feat. guo linshan and his companions wore smiles on their faces. they had been quite worried moments ago, considering chen fei¡¯s sword was about to break. but the situation had turned around in an instant. chen fei defeated zeng zaiwen with a single strike, surprising everyone. hundreds of meters away, huo zhongdao had already disappeared. with zeng zaiwen injured, huo zhongdao naturally hurried to check on him and provide treatment to prevent any lingering effects that might hinder his breakthrough to a higher cultivation realm. feng xiupu stood in place, his gaze fixed on chen fei, a smile playing on his lips. achieving such a level in refining the zhongyuan sword in such a short time was remarkable. it could be said that the entire sect had witnessed chen fei¡¯s extraordinary talent. as a result, the sect¡¯s protection of chen fei was bound to reach a new level. the situation where chen fei had been nearly abandoned in the past would definitely not repeat itself. in the martial arena, chen fei respectfully saluted the disciples around him, eliciting cheers from the crowd. those who cultivated always admired the strong, and chen fei¡¯s displayed strength was enough to earn their admiration. chen fei smiled faintly and headed towards the hall of true transmission, retrieving the qianyuan sword he had placed there. it was estimated that chen fei¡¯s position would remain in the top ten of the true disciples for the upcoming months. after witnessing chen fei¡¯s strength, the few true disciples who ranked higher than him were unlikely to accept any challenges. in any case, they would have to delay until the semi-annual competition. otherwise, the resources provided by the sect during these months would go to waste, wouldn¡¯t they? and indeed, the situation unfolded just as chen fei had expected. the true disciples around the martial arena, especially the top ten, were all considering staying secluded in the coming months to avoid running into chen fei and getting cornered. regarding the sword that chen fei had just displayed, not many dared claim they could have taken the blow head-on. chen fei¡¯s understanding of the zhongyuan sword had reached an exceptionally high level. perhaps the true disciples who practiced the giant spirit sword technique could engage chen fei in combat, but there was a rather awkward problem ¨C chen fei¡¯s footwork was exceptional. compared to zeng zaiwen, chen fei¡¯s footwork was only slightly weaker. when the zhongyuan force field was activated, chen fei¡¯s footwork even surpassed that of zeng zaiwen. although the profound giant spirit sword technique could tear through the zhongyuan force field, the disadvantage in footwork couldn¡¯t be compensated for, making things very awkward in an actual fight. the margin for error was too slim; a slight misstep could lead to defeat, and the probability of losing was too high. it was better not to take the risk. an hour later, the result of this duel had spread throughout every corner of the primordial sword sect. compared to chen fei¡¯s previous solo battle against nine inner disciples, his victory over zeng zaiwen this time had undoubtedly garnered much more influence. not all disciples attended the martial arena events, so as news spread, chen fei¡¯s fame soared even higher, nearly rivaling the top true disciple. many believed that a few months later, in the true disciple competition, chen fei had a strong chance of claiming the first position. at the very least, he was sure to secure a spot in the top three. the reason was simple: chen fei¡¯s talent, as displayed in this battle, was truly exceptional. perhaps many inner disciples didn¡¯t grasp the significance of chen fei¡¯s strike at that moment, but after an hour of contemplation and explanations from some individuals, many disciples understood that it represented mastering the essence of the zhongyuan sword technique. in a few months, to reach such a level in refining the true disciple techniques chen fei would undoubtedly become extraordinary. through these two battles, chen fei¡¯s image in the eyes of most inner disciples had completely transformed. he changed from a disciple who lucked into his true disciple status to a peerless talent, someone who, through his own efforts, had stepped into the realm of true discipleship. that was the reality, straightforward and undeniable. with these two battles, chen fei had won the hearts of the majority of inner disciples. not only the inner disciples, but even the true disciples, held a mix of envy and jealousy toward chen fei. talent was something every martial artist coveted, and considering the remarkable talent chen fei displayed, the sentiment was even stronger. beyond the disciples, the elders within the primordial sword sect were also aware of this matter. after all, it was a competition among true disciples, and it was an attention-grabbing spectacle¡ªa bottom-ranked disciple challenging the tenth-ranked. moreover, chen fei emerged victorious, using the zhongyuan sword to strike down his opponent in a single blow. the significance here was indeed noteworthy. as long as chen fei was nurtured properly and his talent remained consistent, even if it required special arrangements, the sect would propel him to the aperture tempering realm. moreover, the master of the hall of true transmission, zhou cunshan, explicitly mentioned that when chen fei accepted the transmission of the true disciple heritage, his mental and spiritual prowess had been notable. this indicated that chen fei¡¯s probability of breaking through to the aperture tempering realm was extremely high. the entire primordial sword sect was abuzz due to chen fei¡¯s recent competition. as for chen fei himself, he had packed his belongings and had been notified to move into the residence of the tenth-ranked true disciple. chen fei didn¡¯t specifically bring the miniature waterfall from his previous residence since he had noticed a simulated waterfall in the courtyard during his last visit to deliver the challenge letter. with a little modification, he could use it for refining the zhongyuan sword. as chen fei formally moved into the residence of the tenth-ranked true disciple, some true disciples began to pay him visits. chen fei received them with a welcoming smile. after a while, those visitors left, leaving behind a table full of gifts. while there were no spiritual materials, the gifts consisted of beneficial cultivation pills. for ordinary disciples at the initial stages of the visceral tempering realm, these were valuable items. however, for the current chen fei, they were somewhat negligible. when he initially moved into the residence of the bottom-ranked true disciple, aside from a few familiar faces, no other true disciples paid him a visit. yet just now, nearly thirty true disciples had come. this was the change brought about by his growing strength¡ªa reality that was both practical and reasonable. if you weren¡¯t important, why would others try to get close to you? besides a few sincere friends, most people who got close to you were probably attracted by certain qualities you possessed. chen fei tidied up his belongings, closed the door, and walked into the backyard, where a hot spring pool came into view. compared to the hot springs in the immortal cloud city inn, the one before him seemed more rustic. however, chen fei wasn¡¯t concerned about that; as long as he could cultivate, other details were secondary. step by step, chen fei entered the hot spring, and in the next moment, his head was fully immersed in the water. the insights of the suppressing dragon elephant technique began to appear in chen fei¡¯s mind. a surge of vital energy flowed out from his receival bead and entered his body. the receival bead instantly withered; due to the increase in his mental and spiritual prowess, chen fei was now operating the receival bead at full capacity, absorbing a wave of vital energy into his body. this method of absorption was more efficient than before, resulting in a considerable increase in the amount of vital energy absorbed. as the suppressing dragon elephant technique gradually circulated, chen fei¡¯s body began undergoing subtle changes. days turned into nights, and before he knew it, several days had passed. aside from receiving some true disciples who came to visit him, chen fei¡¯s cultivation had been proceeding meticulously. the qianyuan sword was rapidly undergoing transformation, and in another twenty or so days, it should be ready to become a half-spirit sword. the suppressing dragon elephant technique had reached the mastery level several months ago. now, with ongoing recovery cultivation, it was advancing bit by bit toward perfection. after each session of cultivation, chen fei could sense the subtle changes in his body. since he had obtained this technique back in pingyin county, it had continually displayed its mystical aspects as he practiced. chen fei¡¯s combat strength relied heavily on the suppressing dragon elephant technique, and as his proficiency in the technique improved, his overall strength continued to grow. the earlier part of the zhongyuan sword technique had already reached perfection, and now it was advancing towards the stage of great perfection. with each bit of progress after reaching perfection, chen fei could subtly perceive an enhancement in his control over the zhongyuan force field. when he truly mastered the zhongyuan sword technique to the state of great perfection, it should bring him a great surprise when he demonstrated it. ¡°here are today¡¯s medicinal ingredients.¡± chi defeng took a deep breath and handed the medicinal ingredients to chen fei. every time he visited this courtyard, chi defeng could feel his muscles and bones relaxing. according to chen fei, this was a natural reaction due to the concentrated vital energy. chen fei glanced at the medicinal ingredients and then placed them aside. although he had been busy with cultivation lately, he hadn¡¯t neglected alchemy. after all, it was a way to earn money, and he was earning quite a bit from it. in the immortal cloud city, many valuable items were not easily obtained with money, but that didn¡¯t mean money was useless. as long as one was willing to spend more, spiritual materials could be purchased. even the aged medicinal herbs could be obtained by adding a premium to the price. chen fei had finally saved up fifty thousand silver taels recently and intended to return it to feng xiupu. however, feng xiupu had immediately chased him out when he tried to give it to him. it was the first time chen fei had been so unceremoniously kicked out by feng xiupu, which had left him laughing wryly at the time. ¡°by the way, elder si came to me yesterday. he wanted me to tell you that you should find him soon. he might be leaving the immortal cloud city in the near future.¡± chi defeng took a sip of tea and looked at chen fei. chen fei was slightly taken aback, and his first thought was whether si yuanhai had been found again by his disciple yan dequan. the possibility was high, considering yan dequan had managed to find his way to the immortal cloud city from afar. if si yuanhai wanted to escape yan dequan¡¯s pursuit, it would be incredibly difficult. si yuanhai had managed to hold on for a few months, which was quite remarkable. now that he intended to leave the immortal cloud city, he probably remembered their agreement from before ¨C the one where he promised to teach chen fei how to enter the strange heart realm. recently, chen fei had been so engrossed in cultivation that he hadn¡¯t been in a rush to think about the strange heart realm. however, now that si yuanhai was leaving, chen fei naturally needed to meet him and learn the method to enter and exit the strange heart realm. the pervasive aura within the strange heart realm could taint a cultivator¡¯s mental and spiritual powers, but as long as the powers were strong and resilient enough, it could even serve as a tempering effect.. Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Substitute chapter 208: substitute translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°today, let¡¯s make a trip back to immortal cloud city. 1 want to pay a visit to senior si.¡± chen fei pondered for a moment and said. after some time, chen fei and chi def eng left the primordial sword sect¡¯s mountain gate and headed toward immortal cloud city. an hour later, chen fei arrived at a small courtyard within immortal cloud city and met two individuals, si yuanhai and si yinan. ¡°brother chen!¡± seeing chen fei once again, si yinan appeared quite joyful. after a few months of not seeing each other, chen fei noticed that si yinan had grown taller and had a somewhat girlish appearance. chen fei gently patted si yinan¡¯s head, then looked at si yuanhai and respectfully clasped his hands, saying, ¡°senior si!¡± ¡°no need to be so polite, please have a seat.¡± after not seeing each other for several months, si yuanhai noticed that chen fei¡¯s aura had actually grown stronger, having reached the middle of the visceral tempering realm cultivation, and he was not merely at the initial stage of it. when si yuanhai first met chen fei, chen fei was only at the bone tempering realm. at that time, si yuanhai had even helped chen fei in the battle against shi xueqin from the divine flame sect. that battle had been incredibly arduous, as shi xueqin¡¯s cultivation at the time had already reached the visceral tempering realm. yet, in just a few months¡¯ time, chen fei had actually broken through from the bone tempering realm to the visceral tempering realm, achieving a martial cultivation level that many could only dream of. in many smaller cities, the visceral tempering realm was already considered the pinnacle of martial prowess, enough to establish a prominent family lineage. ¡°senior si, are you planning to leave immortal cloud city?¡± chen fei sat down, accepted the tea that si yuanhai handed him, and softly inquired. ¡°yes, 1 suddenly feel like going to other places.¡± si yuanhai sighed lightly, looked at chen fei, and continued, ¡°that¡¯s why 1 asked junior chi to bring you here. before leaving, i wanted to teach you the method of entering and exiting the strange heart realm.¡± as si yuanhai spoke, he took out the enigmatic jade that si yinan had held before and handed it to chen fei. in addition to the enigmatic jade, si yuanhai also took out a piece of paper covered with densely written characters. ¡°this is the method to create the heart candle. without the protection of the heart candle, entering the strange heart realm is too dangerous.¡± si yuanhai pointed to the paper and then lightly stroked the enigmatic jade, saying, ¡°because you are a martial practitioner and do not possess the ability of the resisting evil bloodline, the only way for you to enter the strange heart realm is through this enigmatic jade.¡± si yuanhai paused for a moment, seeing that chen fei had no confusion, he continued, ¡°this enigmatic jade naturally contains enigmatic power. after you enter the strange heart realm once, the power of the enigmatic jade will be depleted. however, after waiting for about a month, the enigmatic jade can be used again.¡± ¡°so, how do 1 activate this enigmatic jade?¡± chen fei was curious. when he saw si yinan using the enigmatic jade before, it seemed that there was a secret method involved in conjunction with hand seals. ¡°the inheritance of the resisting evil bloodline is not written on paper; it¡¯s passed down orally. listen carefully, and if you have any doubts, feel free to ask me.¡± as he spoke, si yuanhai directly explained a secret technique to chen fei. completely distinct from the martial cultivation techniques, chen fei was initially a bit puzzled when he first heard it, but soon, he became immersed in it. it bore some resemblance to the utilization of mental power, yet it had significant differences. after a stick of incense¡¯s time, si yuanhai stopped and looked at chen fei. chen fei glanced at the interface, and it had already recorded this secret technique. ¡°thank you, senior si!¡± chen fei clasped his hands in gratitude. in this way, si yuanhai had passed on the closely guarded secret of the resisting evil bloodline to chen fei. with this knowledge, chen fei could now enter the strange heart realm on his own. even though he could only do it once a month, it would greatly refine his mental power, preparing him for the breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm in the future. ¡°in the days to come, we might not easily meet again. take care, young friend!¡± si yuanhai clasped his hands in farewell to chen fei. ¡°brother chen, goodbye!¡± si yinan waved his hand towards chen fei, her eyes slightly red. she knew that with this parting, given the vastness of the world, they might never meet again. ¡°goodbye¡± probably meant their final farewell. ¡°senior si, is there anything i can assist you with?¡± chen fei looked at si yuanhai. since their meeting had begun, si yuanhai had only mentioned wanting to go out and take a look. however, the outside world was currently chaotic with turmoil. what was there to see? most likely, he just didn¡¯t want to involve chen fei in any troubles. after all, combat always carried risks. they weren¡¯t close acquaintances; the last time, chen fei had already saved them once. si yuanhai felt reluctant to keep asking for chen fei¡¯s help. the matter with yan dequan was, ultimately, his own affair. ¡°you¡¯ve already done enough to help.¡± si yuanhai shook his head. chen fei looked at si yinan. si yinan bit her lip, remaining silent as well. ¡°when are you leaving? i¡¯ll see you off then.¡± chen fei didn¡¯t press for more information. ¡°in the coming days. we¡¯ll discuss it again when the time comes.¡± si yuanhai smiled, but he had already made up his mind. this was their final meeting. after some small talk, chen fei noticed si yuanhai appearing somewhat weary, so he bid farewell and left. watching chen fei¡¯s figure disappear, si yinan turned to look at her grandfather. seeing this, si yuanhai shook his head. they should resolve their own matters themselves. although chen fei had broken through to the visceral tempering realm, yan dequan¡¯s strength was not to be underestimated. si yuanhai didn¡¯t believe that chen fei could defeat yan dequan; there might even be danger involved. even if chen fei managed to force yan dequan to retreat like last time, it wasn¡¯t possible for him to be constantly protecting them. chen fei left the courtyard, wandered around immortal cloud city for a few rounds, and returned to the rental house he had occupied initially. sitting cross-legged, chen fei took out the paper containing the instructions for the heart candle, carefully reviewed it, and once the words ¡°heart candle¡± appeared on the interface, he destroyed the paper. chen fei then took out the enigmatic jade and touched it with his fingers, feeling a chilling sensation that penetrated his skin. going into the strange heart realm once a month seemed a bit slow. chen fei lacked the ability of the resisting evil bloodline, but as long as he left someone from the resisting evil bloodline in immortal cloud city, he could easily restore the enigmatic jade¡¯s power when needed. helping others sometimes meant helping oneself! a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face as he began to practice the secret technique of the resisting evil bloodline he had just learned. a fluctuation emanated from the enigmatic jade. the fluctuation was subtle. the next step was to let the fluctuation spread throughout his body, and at that point, he could enter the strange heart realm with his consciousness. however, chen fei didn¡¯t intend to enter the strange heart realm at the moment. instead, he continued practicing, allowing the fluctuation from the enigmatic jade to permeate and spread in all directions. the unique aura fluctuation of the resisting evil bloodline couldn¡¯t be felt by ordinary people. even martial practitioners weren¡¯t sensitive to this kind of fluctuation; they might not even notice it and would subconsciously ignore it. only those from the resisting evil bloodline could effortlessly detect this rare fluctuation. it was a detail si yuanhai had mentioned while instructing chen fei and was now remembered by him. so, chen fei didn¡¯t plan on entering the strange heart realm right now. he wanted to try fishing and see if he could lure out yan dequan, the fish. several miles away, si yuanhai sat on a wooden chair, watching si yinan busy herself with packing and organizing luggage. his gaze held both fondness and distress. he was once again sending his granddaughter on a journey, but this time, si yuanhai didn¡¯t even know where they should go. in the current situation, rebel forces were rampant outside, causing great suffering among the people. stable cities like immortal cloud city were becoming scarce. while there were some large cities that could provide protection if one traveled thousands of miles away, attempting such a journey in the current environment was an incredibly daunting task. even though si yuanhai had considerable strength, he wouldn¡¯t dare to attempt it lightly. moreover, the uncertainty of whether his martial brother might catch up to them was another unknown factor. ¡°sigh.¡± si yuanhai couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply. sometimes, he truly wished to hand over the entirety of the resisting evil bloodline¡¯s heritage, even if it went against his master¡¯s wishes. however, si yuanhai also understood his martial brother. even if he were to truly relinquish the heritage, yan dequan probably wouldn¡¯t spare him. yan dequan harbored too much hatred towards the resisting evil bloodline, wishing that all its members would perish. ¡°grandpa, everything is packed.¡± si yinan walked up to si yuanhai and spoke softly. ¡°good. the carriage is ready. we¡¯ll¡­¡± si yuanhai paused midway through his sentence because he sensed a familiar fluctuation. it was the kind of fluctuation that he and yan dequan shared, a form of communication unique to their bloodline. this was a method of contact between them, but other than si yuanhai and yan dequan, there were no more members of their bloodline. ¡°not good!¡± si yuanhai immediately thought of chen fei. the enigmatic jade could emit this kind of fluctuation, but the fluctuation should dissipate quickly. why was it lasting for so long? ¡°grandpa, what¡¯s wrong?¡± si yinan asked, puzzled. ¡°chen fei is in danger. stay here and don¡¯t move. i¡¯ll be back!¡± si yuanhai said and then rushed out, heading toward the location he sensed through the resisting evil bloodline¡¯s connection. however, halfway there, the fluctuation suddenly vanished, causing si yuanhai to stop. frowning deeply, si yuanhai hesitated for a moment, then continued toward the location he had sensed. although it might not be accurate, he still held hope of finding chen fei. in a courtyard several miles away: chen fei halted the fluctuation of the enigmatic jade and looked at the person who appeared in the courtyard. a faint smile appeared on his face. the fish had taken the bait. ¡°i found it strange earlier, how there could be a fluctuation from our bloodline. 1 thought my martial brother had finally come to his senses and wanted to have a proper conversation with me. but it turns out to be you!¡± yan dequan stared at chen fei, his gaze filled with a chilling coldness. yan dequan naturally remembered chen fei well. if it hadn¡¯t been for chen fei¡¯s intervention, yan dequan would have captured si yuanhai long ago and obtained the heritage belonging to his bloodline. thanks to chen fei, his plan had crumbled. afterward, yan dequan investigated chen fei¡¯s identity and discovered that he wasn¡¯t even from immortal cloud sword sect; he was just a disciple of primordial sword sect. immortal cloud and primordial sword sects were completely different concepts, even though they both belonged to sword sects. yan dequan initially planned to settle si yuanhai¡¯s matter first and then find an opportunity to settle scores with chen fei. unexpectedly, he encountered chen fei today. ¡°i purposely lured you here, and you actually came. excellent!¡± chen fei drew his long sword, pointed it diagonally at the ground, making his intentions clear. ¡°1 spared your life last time. did you really think that i couldn¡¯t kill you?¡± yan dequan¡¯s anger flared up. last time, he had some reservations because immortal cloud sword sect was a dominant force. but a mere primordial sword sect, accessible with just a bit of money, and a mere inner disciple¡ªhe could be easily killed! yan dequan sensed that chen fei¡¯s aura had grown stronger, but so what? he had killed plenty of visceral tempering realm cultivators before. ¡°descend!¡± yan dequan shouted, and over a hundred enigmatic hands appeared behind him. in the next moment, these hands flashed around chen fei, spreading an icy power that pervaded the surroundings. icy formations appeared from all directions, aiming to permanently seal chen fei within! however, before this icy power could solidify around chen fei, a force field suddenly emerged around him. the enigmatic hands were instantly affected, their formation thrown into chaos, and the intensity of the cold power diminished greatly. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he appeared before yan dequan. yan dequan¡¯s expression slightly tensed. he hadn¡¯t grasped what the force field was, but he couldn¡¯t allow chen fei to get close to him. yan dequan softly enunciated syllables, and a hand-shaped entity several meters in size appeared, lunging toward chen fei. a few months ago, facing this hand-shaped entity, chen fei could only dodge. zhongyuan sword! chen fei¡¯s longsword turned pitch black in an instant. the next moment, the black sword struck the enigmatic hand. ¡°boom!¡± the enigmatic hand trembled slightly and shattered apart. in the midst of yan dequan¡¯s astonished gaze, chen fei took a step forward and slashed his sword toward yan dequan. ¡°boom!¡± the whole courtyard shook, a deep pit formed on the ground, and within the pit lay a pale corpse. however, this was not yan dequan. at this moment, yan dequan appeared outside the alleyway, frantically trying to escape.. Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Overbearing chapter 209: overbearing translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation substitute evil, a unique technique of the yan dequan lineage, can be used to replace oneself with something eerie when facing a life-threatening danger. however, using the substitute evil comes with a price. it requires cultivation and isn¡¯t something that can be used casually by just capturing any evil entity and treating it as a substitute evil. using one¡¯s own essence as a guide, infuse the evil energy daily without interruption. only by doing so can the substitute evil protect you during crucial moments when your life is at stake. at this moment, yan dequan¡¯s face was pale. activating the substitute evil had consumed a considerable amount of his essence, and without a period of recovery, he wouldn¡¯t be able to restore it. apart from the depletion of his energy, what terrified yan dequan even more was chen fei¡¯s actions. the last time they met, they were evenly matched in their exchanges, and even in the overall situation, yan dequan had the upper hand. but in just a few months, chen fei had broken through to the visceral tempering realm. however, the sword strike just now almost killed yan dequan on the spot. if it weren¡¯t for the subtlety of the substitute evil, yan dequan would truly not have escaped. yan dequan couldn¡¯t comprehend why chen fei¡¯s strength had grown so much in just a few months. unfortunately, no one answered yan dequan¡¯s doubts, and at this point, he didn¡¯t want to know. his only thought now was to escape as quickly as possible. the farther away from chen fei, the better. presently, yan dequan had no second substitute evil left to shield him from fatal injuries. ¡°the conversation hasn¡¯t ended. there¡¯s no need to leave in such a hurry!¡± chen fei¡¯s voice slowly came from behind, causing cold sweat to break out on yan dequan¡¯s back. yan dequan had already fled forward at the fastest speed possible. however, even so, chen fei effortlessly caught up. fear surged in yan dequan¡¯s heart¡ªwhat kind of monster was he facing? wasn¡¯t chen fei a disciple of the primordial sword sect? it was a sect that one could enter by spending money, a martial art sect for cultivation. how could someone like chen fei emerge from there? such power shouldn¡¯t belong to the immortal cloud sword sect, right? it shouldn¡¯t be a dominant force like that. primordial sword sect¡ªit shouldn¡¯t be like this. it was precisely due to a trace of disdain for the primordial sword sect in his heart, along with the information he had heard before, that yan dequan had formed a mistaken judgment. ¡°you and i have no grievances, no conflicts. the incidents from last time arose because you insisted on meddling in our internal matters, leading to the conflict.¡± yan dequan halted his steps, and over a hundred enigmatic hands floated behind him, all watchful as they focused on chen fei. knowing that he couldn¡¯t escape, yan dequan intended to have a proper conversation with chen fei. ¡°originally, there were no grievances, no conflicts. however, after these two clashes, there¡¯s already a grudge between us.¡± chen fei smiled faintly. with a flash of his figure, he had already arrived in front of yan dequan. ¡°don¡¯t go too far! if you have conditions, state them. there¡¯s no need for violence!¡± yan dequan shouted loudly, but chen fei showed no intention of stopping. yan dequan was both angry and resentful, but more than anything, he was afraid. ¡°seal!¡± yan dequan roared, and his essence surged throughout his body, then poured entirely into the enigmatic hands. the number of hands increased suddenly from over a hundred to nearly three hundred. but yan dequan¡¯s temples turned instantly pale, extending upward. his hair turned entirely gray. it wasn¡¯t just his hair¡ªhis facial skin began to sag, and the flesh and blood under his skin seemed to be devoured, disappearing. chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. yan dequan was about to go all-out, sacrificing his own essence and flesh to the enigmatic hands in exchange for a temporary burst of power. ¡°suppress!¡± chen fei softly uttered a word, and an energy field instantly spread around, encompassing yan dequan entirely. those enigmatic hands that had intended to charge were suddenly weighed down, their speed slowing and their formation appearing somewhat distorted. ¡°let me go!¡± feeling this energy field again, yan dequan¡¯s expression twisted. his hands formed frantic seals, and his entire body turned skeletal. his eyes bulged out as if they were about to pop. in a critical moment, yan dequan was ruthless, completely disregarding the consequences. at this point, he only wanted to survive. if an ordinary person sacrificed almost all of their flesh and essence like this, they¡¯d probably drop dead immediately. even for warriors, losing so much flesh and essence would not only obliterate their strength but would likely result in their death shortly after. however, the methods of the resisting evil bloodline were somewhat different from the conventional martial art system. although yan dequan¡¯s body was weak at the moment, his mental state was unprecedentedly strong. those enigmatic hands resisted the suppression of the energy field, rapidly flying toward chen fei, attempting to seal him within. with this number of enigmatic hands, if they truly formed a formation, the icy power they generated wouldn¡¯t be something an ordinary visceral tempering realm could withstand, and even chen fei wouldn¡¯t be willing to give it a try. eternal moment! the thousand origin technique rapidly activated, slowing down the surrounding world. chen fei took in various details, and in the next moment, he vanished from his original spot. chen fei rarely used mental techniques on people because a person¡¯s mind was enveloped by their physical body. trying to directly attack someone¡¯s mind through their body consumed a tremendous amount of energy and was prone to backlash. warriors had vigorous life force, which naturally provided better protection for their minds. yan dequan wasn¡¯t a warrior, but at this moment, as he sacrificed his flesh and essence, his mental state was at its peak. naturally, chen fei wouldn¡¯t be foolish enough to use mental techniques to attack yan dequan. there was no need for that. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered like a fish, and within the force field, gravity changed abruptly¡ªmore intense in one area and lighter in others. this disrupted the sealing of the enigmatic hands, and chen fei easily surged forward. wide-eyed, yan dequan watched chen fei. due to the absence of flesh on his cheeks, his eyes looked unnaturally large, as if a bit more effort would cause his eyeballs to burst. yan dequan cared little for his horrifying appearance. at this moment, he desperately controlled the enigmatic hands, attempting to stop chen fei. however, the unpredictable energy field made the hands utterly uncontrollable. yan dequan¡¯s strength had indeed skyrocketed, and he adjusted quickly, but there were still slight intervals in his movements. for the current chen fei, these intervals were more than enough. as if taking a leisurely stroll, chen fei covered the distance to yan dequan in a few steps. the black sword in his hand had turned completely pitch-black at some point. raising the black sword high, as if passing judgment, yan dequan¡¯s eyes were filled with despair and pleading. ¡°don¡¯t kill¡­¡± before yan dequan could finish speaking, the black sword descended. yan dequan instinctively raised his bony arms to shield himself. but what could these skeletal arms possibly block? ¡°boom!¡± within a radius of a few meters, the entire ground trembled violently, creating a deep pit in the alley. in the pit lay yan dequan, lifeless. chen fei glanced at him, confirming yan dequan¡¯s demise. he used his sword to flip open a pouch in yan dequan¡¯s embrace and swiftly left the area. the commotion here would likely draw the guards of immortal cloud city in no time. staying here any longer would be troublesome. ¡°chen junior!¡± as chen fei had just crossed a few walls, a voice sounded. chen fei looked surprised as he saw it was si yuanhai. seeing chen fei unharmed, si yuanhai couldn¡¯t help but release a sigh of relief. he quickly approached and said, ¡°did you activate the enigmatic jade earlier? 1 was worried something might happen to you, so 1 came over quickly.¡± si yuanhai took a breath and continued, ¡°i mentioned it to you before, right? when you activate the enigmatic jade, you should guide it toward yourself immediately; otherwise, it might attract my junior brother.¡± ¡°it did indeed attract him, and we even had a little brawl.¡± chen fei looked at si yuanhai and chuckled softly. si yuanhai was someone who valued loyalty and friendship. knowing that chen fei might be in danger, he had come after him. this alone made si yuanhai someone worth befriending. when there¡¯s trouble, he doesn¡¯t hesitate and charges straight ahead. ¡°you¡¯ve encountered each other and even fought? is he chasing after us then? let¡¯s go first!¡± upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, si yuanhai¡¯s eyes widened slightly, and he tried to pull chen fei away. in si yuanhai¡¯s eyes, chen fei and yan dequan had probably clashed briefly, and it was likely that yan dequan was still chasing them. ¡°yeah, let¡¯s go first to avoid the guards of immortal cloud city.¡± chen fei nodded. this wasn¡¯t the place for conversations. it would be better to return to the small courtyard where si yuanhai was staying. they could discuss matters there. si yuanhai was puzzled by chen fei¡¯s words. what did immortal cloud city¡¯s guards have to do with this? had their confrontation caused unintended harm to others? while confused, si yuanhai followed chen fei in swiftly leaving the scene. just as they had run a short distance, si yuanhai suddenly noticed the pouch chen fei was holding, and it looked very familiar. in the next instant, a lightning bolt of realization struck his mind. si yuanhai remembered where he had seen that pouch before. a conjecture formed in si yuanhai¡¯s mind based on chen fei¡¯s expression and words earlier. however, he wasn¡¯t entirely sure because yan dequan¡¯s strength was formidable, much stronger than an average visceral tempering realm. a couple of visceral tempering realms probably wouldn¡¯t even be able to get close to yan dequan¡¯s level. si yuanhai didn¡¯t immediately ask. with lingering doubts, they returned to the rented courtyard. si yinan was pacing anxiously. when she saw her grandfather and chen fei return safely, she couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on her face. yan dequan had been a nightmare for si yinan in recent months. they had been constantly on the move, never staying in one place for too long, to avoid being tracked down by yan dequan. the name yan dequan, the thought of him, it was all like a nightmare. just hearing his name or thinking about him brought fear to si yinan. ¡°grandpa, should we change our location now?¡± si yinan whispered. it had become a habit to relocate whenever there was even a slight possibility of trouble. si yuanhai didn¡¯t answer directly. instead, he turned to look at chen fei, his gaze pausing on the pouch in chen fei¡¯s hand for a moment. then, he looked back at chen fei, his eyes carrying a hint of inquiry. ¡°he¡¯s dead! if you were planning to leave immortal cloud city because of him, then you don¡¯t need to go anymore,¡± chen fei said with a smile. his suspicions confirmed, si yuanhai¡¯s expression turned somewhat dazed. si yinan had been a bit confused initially, but seeing her grandfather¡¯s expression, her eyes widened slightly. si yinan immediately associated chen fei¡¯s description with yan dequan.. could it be that yan dequan was the person chen fei had talked about? Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Mind Pollution chapter 210: mind pollution translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation yan dequan, that wicked individual, was killed by brother chen? si yinan¡¯s heart was filled with disbelief. the person who had pursued them relentlessly, leaving them with no way to escape, had he really died in such a short span of time? si yuanhai¡¯s brow quivered, his emotions too complex to be described in words. he looked at chen fei, his back slightly bent as if he was about to express his sincere gratitude to him. chen fei was startled by si yuanhai¡¯s gesture and immediately reached out to stop him. si yuanhai¡¯s age made him quite delicate, and any misstep might alter their relationship drastically. chen fei didn¡¯t want that to happen. si yuanhai let out a faint sigh, sensing chen fei¡¯s determination, and he didn¡¯t insist any further. originally cornered by yan dequan to leave immortal cloud city, with chaos and danger prevailing outside, the future was uncertain and perilous. si yuanhai wasn¡¯t afraid for himself, but he was worried about si yinan. now that chen fei had slain yan dequan, relieving them from the situation that forced them to leave, si yuanhai couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit overwhelmed. ¡°brother chen, thank you!¡± seeing si yuanhai¡¯s gesture, si yinan also thought about expressing his gratitude by kneeling to chen fei. upon witnessing si yinan¡¯s action, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. he exerted a burst of strength, pushing si yinan to sit on the chair behind him. ¡°there¡¯s no need for such gestures. 1 also have my own motives. when the time comes, i might need your help to activate the enigmatic jade,¡± chen fei said with a smile. ¡°a great favor doesn¡¯t need words of thanks. we¡¯ll remember this kindness forever.¡± recovered from his excited emotions, si yuanhai understood chen fei¡¯s intention earlier ¨C he didn¡¯t want to jeopardize their relationship. ¡°i see you¡¯ve packed up all your belongings. how about returning to your previous courtyard now?¡± chen fei looked at the various bags and packages behind si yinan, speaking with a smile. ¡°sure, we¡¯ll head back now!¡± si yuanhai nodded, and on the side, si yinan¡¯s face also revealed a long-lost smile. after an incense stick¡¯s worth of time, chen fei and his companions returned to the courtyard they had previously rented. chi defeng looked somewhat surprised at si yuanhai and si yinan. wasn¡¯t the threat of their enemy eliminated now? si yuanhai returned to the adjacent courtyard, and a commotion suddenly erupted next door. si yuanhai and si yinan had been absent for several months, and it was unexpected for them to return now. ¡°i killed senior si¡¯s junior brother. senior si doesn¡¯t need to leave immortal cloud city anymore,¡± chen fei explained with a smile, noticing chi defeng¡¯s puzzlement. chi defeng looked at chen fei with astonishment on his face. had they only just met today and already accomplished such a significant feat? however, chi defeng didn¡¯t doubt chen fei¡¯s words. after all, chen fei was now one of the top ten true transmission disciples of the primordial sword sect. chi defeng had been delivering medicinal herbs daily, so he was well aware of this matter. si yuanhai, on the other hand, had been evading around and couldn¡¯t have known about this news. as for si yuanhai¡¯s request to meet chen fei and the subsequent events, chi defeng hadn¡¯t divulged this information. chen fei becoming a true inheritor was his own business, and chi defeng wouldn¡¯t spread it around. chi defeng had also considered that si yuanhai¡¯s departure from immortal cloud city might have been related to yan dequan. however, chi defeng couldn¡¯t possibly intercede on chen fei¡¯s behalf to protect si yuanhai from yan dequan. it wasn¡¯t within chi defeng¡¯s nature to take advantage of others¡¯ generosity. but now that si yuanhai didn¡¯t need to leave immortal cloud city and wasn¡¯t being pursued by yan dequan anymore, chi defeng genuinely felt relieved. after all, si yuanhai had helped chi defeng before, but chi defeng¡¯s own abilities were limited, preventing him from assisting si yuanhai. in the evening, si yuanhai came over alone, and the two of them enjoyed a drink together with chen fei. several barrels of fine wine were consumed during their lively conversation. from the night until dawn, most of the time it was si yuanhai speaking, and chen fei and the others listening. having lived to their age, si yuanhai¡¯s insights undoubtedly surpassed those of chen fei and his companions. especially in the realm of the mystical illusory art, si yuanhai¡¯s experiences appeared quite legendary. at noon, chen fei had already returned to the primordial sword sect. soaking in hot springs, standing under waterfalls, and practicing while consuming clear frost pills, chen fei wasn¡¯t affected by yesterday¡¯s events. he continued to practice as he usually did. as for the contents of yan dequan¡¯s waist pouch, there wasn¡¯t much of a surprise. there were quite a few silver notes, but not an exorbitant amount, just a few thousand taels. apart from the silver notes, there was a peculiar stone. chen fei inquired about it with si yuanhai and discovered that the stone was a product of the strange heart realm. this stone had a special function for the resisting evil bloodline. for cultivators, the simplest way to use it was similar to the strange heart stone it could be used to temper one¡¯s mental power. chen fei¡¯s training continued until evening before he concluded it. he entered the secluded chamber in the courtyard and sat cross-legged, taking out the enigmatic jade and the heart candle. the enigmatic jade was no longer infused with power by si yuanhai. as for the heart candle, chen fei had obtained some from si yuanhai. of course, chen fei had also purchased materials for making heart candles, but he hadn¡¯t started crafting them yet. igniting the heart candle, chen fei activated the secret techniques of the resisting evil bloodline. he hadn¡¯t intended to simplify this technique; it was just a method to enter and exit the strange heart realm. being unfamiliar or proficient didn¡¯t affect chen fei much; the main goal was to activate the enigmatic jade. the enigmatic jade began to tremble slightly, emitting a fluctuation. chen fei guided this fluctuation to surround his body. in the next moment, a drowsy feeling swept over his mind. chen fei didn¡¯t resist. following the tug of this sensation, he opened his eyes in the next moment, looking around to see that the environment had dramatically changed. at this moment, chen fei stood atop a hill, gazing into the distance. the terrain here resembled the primordial sword sect in reality, yet it wasn¡¯t an exact replica. it was hard to explain the relationship between the strange heart realm and the real world. si yuanhai couldn¡¯t describe it clearly, and naturally, chen fei was even less familiar with it. the hilltop appeared peaceful, and chen fei didn¡¯t sense any danger. however, when he had looked into the distance earlier, he had felt a fleeting sense of horror. chen fei had no intention of leaving this place or exploring the strange heart realm. he had come here solely to temper his mental power. sitting down in place, chen fei took out the fragments of the heart pearl he carried and placed them around him, providing a basic camouflage for his aura. although he didn¡¯t feel much danger around, he chose to prioritize safety and take precautions. the flickering light of the heart candle enveloped chen fei¡¯s body. he manipulated his mental power, gradually condensing the range of the candle¡¯s light. the light contracted from several meters in diameter to be close to chen fei¡¯s body. a faint whispering began to sound in chen fei¡¯s ears. listening carefully, these whispers had no discernible logic. you couldn¡¯t even determine if they belonged to a man or a woman. in fact, you couldn¡¯t even distinguish if they were human voices. these whispers only served to disturb and agitate, breeding a sense of world-weariness and a desire to destroy everything, a compulsion to annihilate the world, pervading the depths of the mind. this was contamination, an unconscious pollution from the strange heart realm. chen fei guarded his mental state, allowing these whispers to fill him. he observed the changes in his mental power within his mind¡¯s sea. starting as a lush, towering tree at first, the leaves gradually turned yellow and black, then withered away. however, the withered leaves didn¡¯t disappear; instead, they attached themselves to other leaves. like a terrible contagion, spreading from one to ten, then ten to a hundred, in just a moment, the once verdant leaves of the mental power tree had turned entirely black. chen fei¡¯s expression remained calm as the blackness began to spread toward the branches in his mind. the branches, resistant to this blackness, were undoubtedly stronger, but they couldn¡¯t withstand this relentless invasion. at some point, the tips of the branches started turning black. gradually, this blackness crept upwards, turning the branches completely black. as time passed, the whispers in chen fei¡¯s ears transformed from hushed murmurs to meaningless, loud screams ¨C horrifying, despairing sounds that sent shivers down the spine. yet chen fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he observed the changes within his mind¡¯s sea. when all the branches had turned black, and this blackness began to spread towards the trunk, chen fei finally opened his eyes. in the next moment, the heart candle extinguished, and chen fei disappeared completely into the strange heart realm. in the secluded chamber of the true transmission peak, chen fei suddenly opened his eyes. the whites of his eyes had turned a deep crimson, and even his pupils seemed to be taking on an unusual hue. ¡°buzz!¡± the suppressed thousand origin technique abruptly activated, and a mighty vitality emanated from the core of chen fei¡¯s mental power, spreading in all directions. the once-remaining trunk of the tree began to tremble slightly, and small fragments of black fell from its branches. chen fei forcefully expelled these remnants from his mind¡¯s sea. the process of expelling and refining was slower than chen fei had expected. the contamination from the strange heart realm was indeed very formidable. for his first attempt at tempering, chen fei didn¡¯t dare to go too far, so he retained the main trunk. fortunately, this caution paid off; otherwise, the cleansing process might have been even slower or more difficult. an hour passed, then two, then three. chen fei remained in a cross-legged position without moving. until a certain moment when chen fei slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of relief. within his mind¡¯s sea, the maddening blackness had been thoroughly cleansed. the tree manifested by chen fei¡¯s mental power had regained its lush appearance. upon closer inspection, one would notice that the leaves seemed even greener than before. the whole tree gave off a sense of stronger vitality as if its life force had grown more vigorous. ¡°the results are unexpectedly good. with just this one tempering, i can feel that my mental power has become purer. if i continue tempering like this, the growth of my mental power will be quite substantial.¡± chen fei thought to himself, but he was aware that this tempering couldn¡¯t be continuous; excessive force might lead to breaking. according to chen fei¡¯s estimate, around ten days would be just right for another round of tempering. time flowed by, like a fleeting moment. chen fei¡¯s life once again became simple. he devoted every moment he could spare to cultivation without a trace of weariness. in the blink of an eye, thirty-five days had passed. chen fei¡¯s cultivation realm was gradually advancing toward the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm.. the suppressing dragon elephant technique was nearing perfection, and just a step ahead of them, the qianyuan sword had finally advanced, becoming a half-spirit sword! Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Thousand Origin Heart Locking Technique chapter 211: thousand origin heart locking technique translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°clang!¡± chen fei drew the qianyuan sword from its sheath, and the sword emitted a resounding clang as if celebrating its rebirth. a faint gleam extended from the hilt of the qianyuan sword all the way to its tip. with his right hand holding the sword and his left hand lightly caressing the blade, chen fei sensed the subtle spiritual essence of the qianyuan sword. compared to its overflowing nascent spirituality before taking shape, the current qianyuan sword had undoubtedly become much purer. the previous spirituality it possessed was inherent to the forging materials, chaotic and unorganized. now, the spirituality of the qianyuan sword remained consistent. although it had become weaker, the feeling it gave off was surprisingly much stronger. sturdy! this was the most important characteristic of the qianyuan sword. as battles grew more intense, the lack of sturdiness could easily lead to damage. chen fei did not want to find himself in a situation where he had to pull out multiple swords from his spatial grid during a battle again. sometimes, battles changed in the blink of an eye, and the moment a sword broke could be the decisive moment. in addition to sturdiness, when using the sword essence technique, chen fei had imbued the qianyuan sword with a second characteristic: weightiness. and this weightiness could be increased as chen fei¡¯s internal energy was infused, making the entire sword even heavier. without the sharpness attribute, chen fei¡¯s current martial arts system, as well as the true transmission of the primordial sword sect, all followed the path of overpowering opponents with strength. whether it was the immense strength granted by the origin connection technique, the giant spirit sword within the true transmission, or the zhongyuan sword, all of them focused on strength. however, the current qianyuan sword, being only a half-spirit sword, had its limitations with this weightiness attribute. it couldn¡¯t endlessly increase its weight. ¡°hum!¡± as the zhongyuan sword technique circulated, a force field descended upon the courtyard. dust that was originally carried by the wind suddenly got pressed onto the ground. flowers and plants on the ground also shattered and cracked under this gravitational force. chen fei controlled the force field to contract, and the blade of the qianyuan sword gradually turned black. with thick force continuously injected by chen fei, the qianyuan sword became increasingly heavy. sensing the power contained within the qianyuan sword, a smile unconsciously appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. the mere presence of the qianyuan sword meant that the power of this sword technique could be increased by at least twenty percent. a twenty percent increase in a martial artist¡¯s strength was already quite significant. it was precisely due to this that many people were willing to go through the arduous process of forging half-spirit tools. and once it reached the level of spiritual tools, their might would continue to rise. chen fei¡¯s direction in nurturing the qianyuan sword remained as it was sturdy and weighty, both attributes held in balance. unless more powerful spiritual materials appeared in the future, like the rare gengjin material, there would certainly be a need to add a sharpness attribute. unfortunately, materials like gengjin are quickly seized upon appearance, ultimately falling into the hands of the powerful. the possibility of chen fei obtaining such a spiritual material is exceedingly slim. dissipating the power within the qianyuan sword, the color of the sword¡¯s blade gradually returned, and the overwhelming aura around it dissipated. capable of gathering and dispersing, this was the level at which the zhongyuan sword was currently being showcased by chen fei. the subtle manipulation of techniques was a sign that the mastery of the zhongyuan sword was nearing completion. on this day, chen fei experimented a bit with the power of the qianyuan sword, and for the remaining time, he continued to diligently cultivate. however, on the third day, chen fei visited the sutra library, intending to exchange for the heart locking technique. during the last exchange for the sword essence technique, chen fei had actually considered whether to exchange for the heart locking technique as well. however, in the end, chen fei dismissed this idea. the heart locking technique was a bit expensive, and at the time, chen fei felt that the thousand origin technique was sufficient. it seemed better to save the contribution points and exchange for the clear frost pill to boost his cultivation first. he could wait a little longer for the heart locking technique. now ranked tenth in the true transmission list, the monthly allocation of clear frost pills had increased considerably, filling many gaps required for advancement to the later stages of the visceral tempering realm. furthermore, the recent feedback from his training in the strange heart realm and the refinement of his mental power had given chen fei a very clear sense. in the end, he decided to exchange for the heart locking technique as well. the effects of the heart locking technique would certainly not be as immediate as those in the strange heart realm; it couldn¡¯t produce instant results. however, a gradual and steady improvement was also a good thing. ¡°free?¡± in the sutra library, just as chen fei was about to present his waist badge to deduct contribution points, the words of the disciple steward left him momentarily stunned. ¡°the top ten in the true transmission disciples can exchange for a technique with less than 10,000 contribution points annually. alternatively, you can continue to accumulate for two years and exchange for a technique with less than 20,000 contribution points.¡± the disciple steward smiled, explaining the privileges of the top ten true transmission disciples. considering that cultivating techniques required time, the sect had extended the period to one year. for most martial artists, mastering a technique to a profound level within a year was already considered a very fast pace. the sect was willing to provide more techniques, but they were wary of overwhelming practitioners with excessive options. it was better to fix the exchange period at one year to prevent unnecessary choices. chen fei hadn¡¯t anticipated this level of treatment, but now that he knew, it was a timely revelation. he didn¡¯t particularly need other techniques at the moment, so exchanging for the heart locking technique was quite fitting. returning to the true transmission peak, chen fei fused the heart locking technique with the thousand origin technique, creating the thousand origin heart locking technique. the name grew longer, and the effects became even more enriched. from the tranquil heart technique obtained in pingyin county to the current thousand origin heart locking technique, this technique incorporated various methodologies, greatly enhancing its functions and capabilities. if other people could practice this technique, even without the benefit of spirit materials that enhanced their mental power, they could gradually refine and strengthen their mental power step by step. however, the cultivation of mental techniques had always been a challenge for martial artists, and that¡¯s precisely why those spirit materials that aided mental power were so precious. and this thousand origin heart locking technique was even more challenging. chen fei had relied on the interface panel, multiple fusions, and repeated practice to reach this level. even an ordinary practitioner in the visceral tempering realm, if they were to acquire this technique, might need an extensive amount of time just to grasp the basics, not to mention further cultivation. there were still over twenty days until the grand ceremony of the immortal cloud sword sect. recently, more true disciples began visiting chen fei, and he gradually learned the details of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s event. ¡°the immortal cloud sword sect is truly powerful, not only in terms of having more top-tier experts, but even their disciples far surpass those of our four sects.¡± yan shijin sat opposite chen fei, lifted his tea cup, and took a sip before speaking. ¡°how many times have you been there, senior brother yan?¡± chen fei asked with a smile. yan shijin, ranked third among the true disciples, had come to visit chen fei shortly after he moved to this courtyard. over time, they had become quite familiar through their interactions. yan shijin was a refined individual who loved reading miscellaneous books. as a result, he could engage in conversations with chen fei quite fluently. however, yan shijin only maintained this attitude toward people of similar strength. despite being talkative, yan shijin actually didn¡¯t have many friends, and his circle of acquaintances was rather narrow. ¡°this kind of ceremony at the immortal cloud sword sect occurs only once every few years, so i¡¯ve been there once. 1 was greatly motivated after that visit and pushed myself to cultivate tirelessly when 1 returned.¡± yan shijin shook his head with a bitter smile and continued, ¡°unfortunately, my limited talent still hindered me. even with dedicated practice, my progress in technique cultivation remains unsatisfactory. unlike you, chen junior brother, who managed to comprehend the zhongyuan sword to this level in just a few months.¡± yan shijin envied chen fei, and he didn¡¯t hide it. in fact, not just yan shijin, anyone who had witnessed chen fei¡¯s bout with zeng zaiwen had been dazzled by chen fei¡¯s final strike. especially those who practiced the zhongyuan sword could understand what level of mastery was required to execute a strike like chen fei¡¯s. just a few months¡­ many people couldn¡¯t fathom how chen fei managed to achieve it. yan shijin couldn¡¯t quite grasp it either. could the disparity between individuals really be this vast? ranked third among the true disciples, yan shijin didn¡¯t feel weaker than the first-ranked true disciple. yet, when he looked at chen fei, he saw an immense gap. over a month ago, chen fei was already capable of executing that kind of strike, and now that so much time has passed, has he progressed even further with the zhongyuan sword? for other true disciples, a few months at most would lead to a slight refinement of their techniques. even many true disciples remain stagnant, as comprehending true transmission techniques is truly difficult. ¡°senior brother yan, you¡¯re giving me too much credit.¡± chen fei waved his hand, deflecting the praise. yan shijin smiled faintly and didn¡¯t dwell on the topic. he continued discussing matters related to the immortal cloud sword sect. ¡°we¡¯ll be attending the ceremony to witness contests among the true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect. during the event, they¡¯ll determine the top ten true disciples on the spot.¡± ¡°after watching the event, do we just come back?¡± chen fei inquired. ¡°no, the ceremony is only halfway through by then.¡± yan shijin shook his head and continued with a serious tone, ¡°the immortal cloud sword sect has invited us to the ceremony not only to showcase their disciples¡¯ strength but also for us to experience it firsthand.¡± chen fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched. experience it firsthand? did that mean he would have to face off against disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect in a fight again? ¡°yes, the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect will challenge us! seeing chen fei¡¯s expression, yan shijin understood that chen fei had already figured it out and directly confirmed his thoughts. ¡°can these challenges be declined?¡± chen fei furrowed his brows slightly. ¡°of course, the challenges are not mandatory. however, the way the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true disciples speak and their attitude during the event won¡¯t be very pleasant.¡± yan shijin recalled the scene from previous years and said in a low voice, ¡°peers among martial artists, all representing their respective sects¡¯ true transmissions ¨C how can they endure this kind of provocation? and if you defeat a true disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect, they will reward you. ¡°what kind of reward?¡± the receival bead.¡± yan shijin chuckled. the receival bead?¡± a faint smile tugged at the corner of chen fei¡¯s mouth. this reward wasn¡¯t bad, as it was a half-spirit tool that could aid in absorbing elemental energy. for many martial artists, it was a rare treasure. but for chen fei, he already had two receival beads. receiving this reward again could help him accelerate his practice of the suppressing dragon elephant. however, relatively speaking, it wasn¡¯t as enticing. ¡°know your shortcomings and then strive for excellence. don¡¯t stay complacent in your comfort zone. that¡¯s not true strength. just don¡¯t let it damage your confidence,¡± yan shijin shook his head. ¡°is it the tenth-ranked true disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect who¡¯s challenging us?¡± chen fei inquired further. ¡°yes, it starts from their tenth-ranked true disciple. their strength is formidable. during the time 1 went there, their eighth-ranked true disciple defeated the top-ranked disciples of two sects before finally being defeated by the top-ranked disciple of the long rainbow sect..¡± Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: A Crane Standing Among Chicken chapter 212: a crane standing among chicken translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation yan shijin recalled the scene from those years, it was truly fierce. at that time, yan shijin wasn¡¯t yet the third-generation successor of the sect but ranked further behind, naturally not qualified to step onto the stage. the main reason was that if he had gone on stage, he would probably have been defeated with a single move, so yan shijin could be said to have watched the entire competition from start to finish, leaving a deep impression. the eighth-generation successor of immortal cloud sword sect surprisingly defeated the top successors of two other sects, showcasing a significant difference in strength. it wasn¡¯t that the top successors of the other sects were weak, but the true successors of the immortal cloud sword sect were all exceptionally strong. ¡°this was almost like a battle of attrition. is immortal cloud sword sect really this powerful?¡± chen fei exclaimed. ¡°it¡¯s not exactly that. immortal cloud sword sect has elixirs. after a match, they consume elixirs. as long as it¡¯s not a major injury, their physical strength and injuries can recover quickly,¡± yan shijin explained. boom! that was chen fei¡¯s only thought, because these elixirs were quite precious to those outside of immortal cloud sword sect! ¡°then, where did our sect¡¯s top successor stand in that competition?¡± chen fei curiously asked. ¡°at that time, the top successors of two sects were defeated¡ªone was the sunken water pavilion, and the other was our sect.¡± yan shijin shook his head with a wry smile. in fact, the top successor of primordial sword sect at that time fought quite evenly with the eighth-ranked successor from immortal cloud sword sect, lasting over a hundred moves. unfortunately, in the end, they fell short and were defeated. ¡°immortal cloud sword sect is quite generous. they reward a receival bead for each top successor from their sect that¡¯s defeated. if victories are consecutive, the rewards can accumulate. i¡¯ve heard that a disciple from the big dipper tower obtained a origin awakening pill back then,¡± yan shijin reminisced. a origin awakening pill? chen fei was taken aback; it was a healing saintly pill. he had completed a task for the alchemist alliance and obtained one, and many people coveted it. this also indicated how highly people valued the origin awakening pill. however, the main ingredient of the origin awakening pill was the fruit of the spirit tree from within immortal cloud sword sect. for others, the precious origin awakening pill was extremely hard to come by, but immortal cloud sword sect could produce them to some extent. the disparity was truly immense. after learning some details about immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s observance, chen fei and yan shijin chatted for a while longer before yan shijin took his leave. yan shijin knew that chen fei spent his days practicing in seclusion without much interruption. this was one of the reasons yan shijin admired chen fei having such great talent yet remaining diligent and persistent. only by doing so could one continuously improve their strength. yan shijin came today to discuss the matter of observing immortal cloud sword sect with chen fei. in truth, there was a hint of anticipation. he hoped that chen fei could shine a little during the observation of the immortal cloud sword sect and make an impression. immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s dominance extended for thousands of miles, while primordial sword sect and four other sects surrounded it. those most capable of feeling the pressure from the immortal cloud sword sect were these people. yan shijin naturally knew that the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t compare to the immortal cloud sword sect, but it didn¡¯t hinder the interactions among disciples. immortal cloud sword sect was eager to showcase the strength of its disciples and willing to offer rewards, encouraging disciples from other sects to challenge them. the more challenges, the greater the improvement. for a top-tier sect, in their highest-level decisions, they always hoped to promote the better development of their sect. as for the differing voices below, that was unavoidable. the other four sects also hoped their disciples would gain more experience through challenges. only by seeing the disparity could they be motivated to improve, breaking out of their limited perspectives¡ªan immensely terrifying prospect. in the past, the top successors of the four sects could actually compete with the top five or even the top three of immortal cloud sword sect. however, in recent years, the strength of the four sects had declined, while the immortal cloud sword sect had grown stronger. in terms of disciple performance, it had only been in recent years that the top successors from the four sects managed to challenge up to the seventh or eighth-ranked successors of immortal cloud sword sect before halting. to some extent, this also reflected the current strength of each sect. time flowed on, and in the blink of an eye, another twelve days had passed. with the great completion of the thousand origin heart locking technique, chen fei felt a slight change in his mental power. simultaneously, due to the full mastery of the thousand origin heart locking technique, the frequency of entering and leaving the heart enigma realm had shortened from ten days to eight days. on the eighteenth day, the perfection stage of the dragon suppressing elephant was achieved. by the hot springs, chen fei looked at his reflection on the water¡¯s surface. not surprisingly, the advancement of the dragon suppressing elephant had brought about a relatively noticeable change in his appearance. his height hadn¡¯t changed significantly, just a few centimeters taller. however, his physique had become more balanced. anyone with basic martial knowledge could discern the explosive power present in chen fei¡¯s current form. the tremendous strength characteristic of the origin connection technique was no longer effective for chen fei. his current strength had far surpassed what the tremendous strength could provide. his skin had become more tight and resilient. even in the smallest details, it had become impressively tough. chen fei deliberately used the qianyuan sword to make a cut, and he realized he needed to apply some force to break the skin. although the qianyuan sword didn¡¯t possess a sharp characteristic, being a half-spiritual sword, its sharpness naturally surpassed that of ordinary weapons. yet, even with that, he needed force to break through chen fei¡¯s skin. not only was his skin resilient, but the skin that was cut no longer bled quickly. instead, it started showing signs of healing. clearly, chen fei¡¯s self-healing ability had significantly improved. lastly, his face remained the same, recognizable to others as chen fei. however, anyone who saw him would notice that he had become more handsome, exuding a unique charm. previously, his features were distinct and considered attractive after a closer look. now, a single glance was enough to distinguish chen fei from the crowd. ¡°this technique really doesn¡¯t focus on the main business, as always.¡± chen fei stroked his chin, a faint smile curving his lips. on the twenty-third day, three days before the observation at immortal cloud sword sect, the zhongyuan sword reached the stage of great completion. recently, chen fei had sacrificed much of his time even for alchemical pursuits. whenever he had time, he would stand under the waterfall. the advancement of the dragon suppressing elephant was slower due to insufficient qi. the zhongyuan sword required high proficiency, and despite spending so much time under the waterfall, it still took a considerable amount of time to reach complete mastery. fortunately, the zhongyuan sword had finally reached great completion. in the courtyard, chen fei looked at his palm. the palm had turned pitch black at some point. with the complete mastery of the zhongyuan sword, chen fei could now control this power on a subtle level. therefore, even without a sword in his hand, he could gather the power of the zhongyuan sword in his palm. of course, compared to focusing the power on a blade, the power in chen fei¡¯s hand would be considerably weaker. after all, the strength of flesh and blood couldn¡¯t compare to a sword blade. chen fei had no intention of facing enemies unarmed. his current actions were just an experiment to observe the changes in the zhongyuan sword after reaching great completion. after a moment, the blackness in the center of chen fei¡¯s palm gradually dissipated. he looked into the distance, realizing that he was about ten percent away from reaching the peak of the visceral tempering realm. with the great completion of the thousand origin heart locking technique, the perfection of the dragon suppressing elephant, and the great completion of the zhongyuan sword, chen fei¡¯s strength had grown significantly compared to two months ago when he had fought zeng zaiwen. if there were any weaknesses, it would be that his previously strongest body technique now appeared slightly mediocre. of course, even within the sect¡¯s true inheritance, chen fei¡¯s body technique was considered exceptional. even the true inheritances that focused on speed and evasion didn¡¯t dare to claim that their body techniques were superior to chen fei¡¯s. fortunately, the zhongyuan sword that chen fei practiced allowed him to control the battlefield. with the deployment of his force field, even if his body technique wasn¡¯t on par with others, he could still forcefully slow down his opponents. slowing down the opponent essentially meant accelerating oneself! three days later, in the sparring arena of the hall of true transmission, thirty true disciples gathered. soon, they would depart to visit immortal cloud sword sect. this time, the group was led not only by the head of the hall of true transmission, zhou cunshan but also by several other elders. wu guangyin was among them, as well as elder zhong benyuan from the law enforcement hall. at the same time, chen fei also saw qu qingsheng, the head of the primordial sword sect. fie appeared to be an ordinary elderly man, lacking the imposing aura of the surrounding elders as if he knew nothing about martial arts. of course, no one truly believed that qu qingsheng knew nothing about martial arts. in fact, the fact that he could completely suppress his aura was what made him even more formidable. ¡°this journey is mainly for observation, to see the differences between ourselves and others, and return for better cultivation.¡± qu qingsheng looked at the thirty true disciples below. these disciples were primordial sword sect¡¯s most promising candidates for breaking through to the visceral tempering realm. primordial sword sect did have quite a few internal disciples who had reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm, but most of them were either too old with little hope for a breakthrough, or they had attempted a breakthrough once and failed. some lacked the necessary foundation, making it highly likely they would fail when attempting a breakthrough. while the visceral tempering realm and the aperture tempering realm seemed to be separated by only a stage, those who could truly break through this barrier were still a minority among many disciples. there were certainly internal disciples who managed to achieve a breakthrough by luck, but they were extremely rare, with a single individual perhaps emerging once in a decade. therefore, the true disciples had the greatest hope, and the thirty individuals before him were the most promising. ¡°after the observation, there will be sparring. don¡¯t act blindly. if you feel your strength is vastly different, you should know how to be patient. if the difference in strength is minor, then follow your instincts.¡± qu qingsheng looked at the group, his gaze pausing on chen fei for a moment. in recent months, chen fei¡¯s name had reached his ears a few times. after all, mastering the zhongyuan sword profoundly within a few months naturally attracted the attention of the sect¡¯s higher-ups. ¡°alright, let¡¯s set off!¡± qu qingsheng smiled and turned, walking down the mountain. he strolled casually, yet his speed was astonishing. many elders followed behind him, but their body techniques seemed to lack a certain unique flavor compared to qu qingsheng¡¯s. chen fei saw his master, feng xiupu, among the group. feng xiupu had probably followed along because chen fei was going. if anything came up, feng xiupu would be able to attend to it. the group moved in a grand procession, taking an hour to arrive at a mountain gate. it was the same entrance to immortal cloud sword sect that chen fei had visited before. when he had first arrived in immortal cloud city, chen fei¡¯s first goal had been to join immortal cloud sword sect. after all, they were the dominant force within thousands of miles, and anyone with aspirations on the martial path would likely choose immortal cloud sword sect as their first option. unfortunately, chen fei¡¯s cultivation hadn¡¯t been sufficient at that time, and immortal cloud sword sect hadn¡¯t even granted him an opportunity. now that quite some time had passed returning here gave chen fei a sense of deja vu. ¡°master qu, it¡¯s been a long time. we¡¯ve come from afar, and i hope you¡¯ll forgive us for any inconveniences!¡± an elder from the immortal cloud sword sect saw qu qingsheng and hurriedly approached, welcoming the group from the primordial sword sect up the mountain.. Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Immortal Cloud Aura chapter 213: immortal cloud aura translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation on the mountain path, chen fei surveyed his surroundings. compared to the primordial sword sect, there wasn¡¯t much difference, but as time passed, a subtle change appeared in chen fei¡¯s expression, and a hint of astonishment flickered in his eyes. the spiritual energy, the density of spiritual energy around him, was gradually rising. although the increase wasn¡¯t yet significant, it was clear that the immortal cloud sword sect had established a formidable formation that was influencing the fluctuations of spiritual energy. only this way could such changes in spiritual energy density occur relative to the outside world. moreover, the deeper he ventured, the more apparent the rise in spiritual energy density became. within the primordial sword sect, the places where ordinary inner disciples practiced and cultivated were no different from the outside world. only at the true transmission peak did they employ formations to gather spiritual energy from all directions. this formation sometimes wasn¡¯t just about resources; it was about having sufficient channels and enough spiritual materials to set up such a formation. the primordial sword sect could only support one true transmission peak and a few other limited places; they couldn¡¯t take care of the inner disciples everywhere. on the other hand, within the immortal cloud sword sect, the entire sect was included in the influence of the formation. of course, not the entire sect was within the formation, but the formation was potent enough that while absorbing spiritual energy, it also enhanced the spiritual energy density of the peripheral areas. after a moment, an elder from the immortal cloud sword sect guided chen fei and the others to the guest peak. by now, many members from various other sects had gathered here. whenever the immortal cloud sword sect invited various sects for this event, aside from the four main sects, there were also smaller sects present. however, these smaller sects were truly just there to observe. after the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s display, the challenge to their true transmission disciples, they wouldn¡¯t have much to do. their strengths were indeed quite lacking. the top-ranked true transmission disciples from the primordial sword sect and the other three major sects might be able to challenge the top ten disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, but the true transmission disciples from those smaller sects might be defeated with just one move. after arranging separate rooms, one for each person, chen fei attempted to cultivate for a bit. he noticed that the spiritual energy on the guest peak had become even more concentrated. while it still couldn¡¯t compare to the true transmission peak in the primordial sword sect or the last-ranked true transmission courtyard, it was quite close. ¡°1 wonder if the places where the inner disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect cultivate have this level of spiritual energy density. or did the immortal cloud sword sect elevate the spiritual energy here on the guest peak just for appearances?¡± chen fei pondered silently. the concept of the strong becoming stronger was something he had always believed in. now, being in the immortal cloud sword sect, this viewpoint was being reinforced. the true transmission competition of the immortal cloud sword sect was scheduled for tomorrow. the elders had mentioned that today was for free activities, but most places were off-limits since they were the territories of other sects. ¡°the market of the immortal cloud sword sect has some interesting things. would you like to explore it together?¡± yan shijin found chen fei and extended an invitation. having visited here before, yan shijin was familiar with the area. ¡°sure! chen fei nodded in agreement. the market of the immortal cloud sword sect was usually open to the public, but he had never been here before. after all, many things he needed could be found in the immortal cloud city. it was unnecessary to visit the immortal cloud sword sect personally. moreover, there had been some conflicts with certain individuals from the immortal cloud sword sect in the past. coming to someone else¡¯s territory, if anything were to happen, he might end up stuck here and wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to call for help. following yan shijin, chen fei walked along several mountain paths and could already hear some voices of vendors from a distance. ¡°this place can actually be considered a miniature immortal cloud city. whatever immortal cloud city has, you¡¯ll find it here.¡± yan shijin led chen fei and pointed around, saying, ¡°rumor has it that even before immortal cloud city existed, this market was already here. as more people came, some eventually established the city, which then became immortal cloud city.¡± chen fei nodded slightly. the words ¡°immortal cloud city¡± itself straightforwardly conveyed certain meanings. ¡°this kind of event only happens once every few years, so the items in the market are usually more abundant than usual. rare spiritual materials that are rarely seen on ordinary days can be found here, although they might not be common, they¡¯re still quite numerous.¡± yan shijin explained as he brought chen fei to a vendor¡¯s stall. a group of people had gathered around the stall, all staring at the items on display. ¡°either thirty thousand taels of silver or exchange it with heavenly frost silk. i won¡¯t discuss anything else.¡± the stall owner wore a hat and spoke in a somewhat stern tone. ¡°exchanging heavenly frost silk for this is quite a loss. how about this: twenty-five thousand taels of silver for the withered water in your hands. what do you think?¡± qu ruosi began negotiating. ¡°i¡¯m not selling; the price is too low.¡± the stall owner shook his head, clearly dissatisfied with the offer. chen fei stepped forward and carefully examined the items on the stall. the rest wasn¡¯t particularly noteworthy, but that jar of withered water was the most valuable thing there. withered water couldn¡¯t be consumed or used in medicine, but it could be used to refine special half-spiritual artifacts. when chen fei was refining the qianyuan sword, he had intentionally researched the characteristics of various spiritual materials. as a result, he had some understanding of this type of withered water. apart from being used to refine half-spiritual artifacts, withered water also had another purpose: it could be used to place finished half-spiritual artifacts inside, helping to refine and condense the spirituality within them. the higher the spirituality of a half-spiritual artifact, the greater its potential power when activated. many failed half-spiritual artifacts, if treated properly, could potentially be upgraded to true spiritual artifacts. it was quite challenging, sometimes even more expensive than refining an entirely new spiritual artifact, but it could be done. moreover, the withered water had one more characteristic: its effects were immediate. most of the time, it only took a day or two to completely absorb the spirituality within the withered water. ¡°the price is slightly high,¡± yan shijin commented. chen fei nodded. based on the normal market price, the quantity of withered water like this would be around twenty thousand taels at most. the stall owner had raised the price by half. as for the heavenly frost silk the stall owner mentioned, its value was higher than that of the withered water, and it was also more difficult to find. ¡°if it weren¡¯t urgent, i wouldn¡¯t buy it!¡± qu ruosi said through clenched teeth, took out a silver note, and left with the jar of withered water. a slight smile appeared on the stall owner¡¯s face as he accepted the silver note. once qu ruosi was out of sight, he took out a small water jar from behind and opened the lid, revealing another portion of withered water. chen fei raised an eyebrow. this stall owner actually had another batch of withered water. however, both parties had gotten what they wanted, so it didn¡¯t matter much. chen fei had more than thirty thousand taels on him, but he didn¡¯t have a strong desire to buy the withered water. the qianyuan sword had recently advanced, and its spirituality still had room for growth. additionally, chen fei had mastered the primordial sword sect¡¯s sword essence to its fullest extent, which allowed him to greatly increase the spirituality of the qianyuan sword. buying the withered water wouldn¡¯t really add much value; in fact, the price was quite high. yan shijin also had no intention of making a purchase. the two of them wandered around the market. after half an hour, they arrived at a restaurant. chen fei had been merely observing earlier and didn¡¯t feel a strong desire to buy any of the spiritual materials in the market. on the other hand, yan shijin had purchased a few items. in the restaurant, several people were discussing the upcoming true transmission competition of the immortal cloud sword sect. chen fei listened for a while and gained some insights. he at least remembered the names of several well-known true transmission disciples from the immortal cloud sword sect. holding his cup of wine, chen fei gazed at the bustling street below, feeling somewhat relaxed. in recent times, chen fei had been immersed in his cultivation for quite a while and hadn¡¯t had a chance to relax like this, leaning against the window and letting his mind wander. as chen fei¡¯s thoughts drifted aimlessly, yan shijin lightly tapped the table. chen fei looked at him with some confusion, noticing that yan shijin had glanced to the right. turning his head to look, chen fei saw a few more people entering the restaurant. one of them was qu ruosi, who had bought the withered water earlier. alongside her was someone he had seen a few times in the secret realm, xiao liling. xiao liling had used a spirit artifact to directly withstand the mutated dreamlike lotus. the scene from back then was deeply ingrained in chen fei¡¯s memory. but anyone who had witnessed that scene would remember it vividly. it was mainly due to the incredible power of that spirit artifact. even now, thinking about it stirred a sense of envy in chen fei. ¡°junior sister xiao, today i saw a portion of withered water and bought it specially. take a look and see if it¡¯s helpful to you.¡± qu ruosi handed the withered water to xiao liling with a smile on her face. ¡°thank you, senior sister. this withered water should enhance the spirituality of the exquisite pearl.¡± xiao liling naturally accepted the withered water, expressing her gratitude verbally but with a calm expression. she accepted gifts from others quite naturally. seeing xiao liling accept the withered water, qu ruosi¡¯s face broke into a smile. she said, ¡°junior sister xiao is bound to enhance the reputation of our sunken water pavilion this time, showing everyone the brilliance of our disciples!¡± xiao liling¡¯s lips curved slightly as she nodded gently. she took a sip of tea and remained silent. chen fei sat not far away, and even though qu ruosi and xiao liling were speaking quietly, he could hear them clearly. chen fei furrowed his brow. in the true transmission challenge, if he remembered correctly, participants couldn¡¯t use spirit artifacts; they were limited to using half-spiritual artifacts at most. during the challenge on the stage, with numerous strong spectators, it would be obvious whether someone was using a spirit artifact or a half-spiritual artifact. perhaps xiao liling had procured a powerful half-spiritual artifact for this true transmission challenge. however, considering the fact that she had been using spirit artifacts so proficiently, a mere half-spiritual artifact wouldn¡¯t be much of a challenge. the clan had produced top-tier experts in the past who were inherently different from ordinary warriors. their starting points were vastly different. an hour later, chen fei and yan shijin returned to the guest peak. the place was even busier now. almost all the invited sects had arrived, and the atmosphere on the peak was lively. chen fei even witnessed a skirmish on the sparring stage of the guest peak as two warriors engaged in a brawl.. Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Stronger than the Strong chapter 214: stronger than the strong translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei deliberately stayed for a moment, observing as a warrior had his arm broken and was thrown out of the sparring arena, bringing the contest to a halt. the next morning, under the guidance of the elders of the immortal cloud sword sect, representatives from various sects gathered on the main peak of the sect. stepping onto the main peak, chen fei immediately sensed a significant increase in the surrounding vitality, surpassing even the true transmission peak of the primordial sword sect, where chen fei¡¯s residence was located. arriving at the summit, chen fei¡¯s gaze was drawn to a grand hall standing in the distance, shimmering brightly under the sunlight. simultaneously, an imposing aura swept over, pressing down on one¡¯s soul. only by shifting one¡¯s gaze away could the oppressive aura be dissipated. in front of the hall, there was a vast sparring arena prepared for spectators, and the disciples of the primordial sword sect, guided by the arrangements, took their seats where they could fully view the entire arena. the only distinction was that the disciples of the primordial sword sect were positioned at the rear among the four sects. clearly, in the eyes of the immortal cloud sword sect, the primordial sword sect¡¯s strength was considered the weakest, and consequently, their position was towards the end. compared to even smaller sects, the situation might be slightly better, but only marginally. soon, the appointed time arrived, and the true transmission disciples¡¯ contest of the immortal cloud sword sect commenced. chen fei leaned forward slightly, watching the true transmission disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect competing below. the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true transmission disciples were not numerous, not significantly more than the primordial sword sect, numbering around a hundred or so. however, in terms of combat power, they exceeded the primordial sword sect by a considerable margin. taking the last-ranked true transmission disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect as an example, their cultivation had already reached the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm. apart from their cultivation, the exquisite level of their displayed techniques was also far superior. for instance, the technique chen fei had always been familiar with, the thunderbolt sword. all the true transmission disciples had mastered the subtleties of their techniques, so when their swords were drawn, thunder was evoked. the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true transmission disciples were already accustomed to this thunderous phenomenon, so their resistance was strong, and it had little effect on them. however, when facing disciples from other sects, these sword techniques that shook the soul were usually overwhelming, and ordinary individuals couldn¡¯t withstand them. ¡°they have ninety true transmission disciples; defeating our sect¡¯s fifty true transmission disciples shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± sitting next to chen fei, elder yan shijin had a serious expression as he said, ¡°whether as a whole or in terms of top-tier combat power, the immortal cloud sword sect far surpasses us. the gap seems to have grown even larger compared to previous years.¡± as he spoke, yan shijin couldn¡¯t help but sigh. chen fei nodded slightly. in the chaotic times outside, many people had migrated to the immortal cloud city, undoubtedly bringing with them numerous martial geniuses. naturally, these geniuses primarily chose the immortal cloud sword sect as their first choice. only those who were not selected by the immortal cloud sword sect would be absorbed by other sects. one could imagine that over the past few years, the strength of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s new disciples had reached an impressive level. thus, although it appeared that the strengths of other sects were improving in recent years, the immortal cloud sword sect had undoubtedly made even greater progress. after two hours, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true transmission disciples¡¯ contest concluded. disciples from other sects watched in near silence, witnessing all of the matches. the contest ended relatively quickly because, by the time it reached the top twenty, there were hardly any challenges left. especially in the top ten, the rankings remained unchanged. it seemed that the strength of the top ten true transmission disciples was so evident that disciples outside of that range hesitated to challenge them. as a result, those present did not have the opportunity to witness the true strength of the top ten disciples. however, just by observing the other true transmission disciples who refrained from challenging upward, one could deduce a lot. ¡°today¡¯s conclusion is somewhat early. how about we proceed with the inter-sect disciples¡¯ contest as well?¡± the sect leader of the immortal cloud sword sect gazed at their true transmission disciples in the sparring arena, a smile gracing their face. each generation surpassed the previous one¡ªseeing this scene as a sect leader was certainly heartening. ¡°esteemed sect leader!¡± the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect began to inform the four sects of the big dipper tower. doing this earlier or later primarily affected the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s disciples, considering their contest had just concluded. even though there would be medicinal restoration, there was still some wear and tear. however, the immortal cloud sword sect was not concerned about this¡ªstrong in power, they indeed possessed confidence. the news reached the four sects, surprising them somewhat. however, since the immortal cloud sword sect had proposed it, the other sects had no objections. after all, they held the advantage. the only aspect that slightly weighed on them was the true strength displayed by the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true transmission disciples in the contest earlier. the gap seemed to have widened compared to the previous few years. judging from the strength displayed by the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s tenth-ranked true transmission disciple, it seemed that their sect¡¯s top three disciples, or even the top two, would have a slight chance of winning. for those ranked below the top three, there might not even be a need to step onto the arena. ¡°wang guiwu, who among you is willing to step forward?¡± wang guiwu bowed slightly toward the positions of the four sects, a hint of arrogance in his demeanor. wang guiwu could have easily claimed the ninth or even eighth position in the true transmission contest just concluded. however, he deliberately chose not to challenge and remained in the tenth position. his motivation was simple: he wished to challenge the true transmission disciples of the other four sects. otherwise, if he had ranked eighth or ninth, there might not have been much to do for him. previously, he had always competed with disciples from his own sect, so wang guiwu was curious about martial artists from outside the immortal cloud sword sect. he had often heard that the other four sects were far inferior to the immortal cloud sword sect, and wang guiwu wanted to see just how lacking they truly were! wang guiwu waited for a moment but received no response. his eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he said, ¡°is there no senior brother or senior sister willing to offer guidance?¡± there was a hint of impatience in wang guiwu¡¯s tone, a fleeting trace of displeasure in his expression. although it vanished quickly, many people noticed it. ¡°i¡¯ve always wanted to experience the techniques of the immortal cloud sword sect. today¡¯s an excellent opportunity!¡± from the direction of the big dipper tower, a disciple shouted lowly, their figure flickering as they arrived in the sparring arena. their gaze was sharp as they looked at wang guiwu. ¡°i am¡­¡± ¡°no need for introductions. the person who defeats me is the only one whose name i¡¯m interested in hearing!¡± before liu peiyong could introduce himself, wang guiwu interrupted him. ¡°very well!¡± liu peiyong¡¯s face turned red with frustration. he laughed angrily, shouted lowly, and brandished the long knife in his hand. he closed the distance between him and wang guiwu within a few steps, his eyes fixed intently on wang guiwu. the roar of crashing waves accompanied this strike, as if a tremendous tsunami had appeared before wang guiwu. the heavenly sea technique, one of the big dipper tower¡¯s top inheritances. it was known for its profound internal strength. the more one cultivated, the heavier and stronger the power within them became, and the more majestic their aura. liu peiyong¡¯s ability to manifest the aura of the giant wave so skillfully indicated that he had reached a high level of mastery in the heavenly sea technique. ¡°good! here 1 come!¡± wang guiwu laughed loudly. facing the aura of the giant wave, he moved forward instead of retreating. the blade in his hand seemed to transform into a streak of lightning, piercing through the giant wave. ¡°boom!¡± the clash between the plain and unadorned blade and sword resonated in mid-air. they remained locked in this stalemate for a moment, but soon enough, the sword¡¯s edge pressed down on the knife, striking liu peiyong. ¡°spurt!¡± a mist of blood sprayed out as liu peiyong was sent flying backward. his form couldn¡¯t be controlled, and he crashed heavily to the ground. another mouthful of blood gushed out. in the direction of the big dipper tower, some disciples stood up involuntarily. a single strike had driven liu peiyong back? liu peiyong was among the top three in their big dipper tower¡¯s true transmission disciples. he had actually been defeated so easily! wang guiwu didn¡¯t pursue him, merely retracting his long sword and waiting confidently for liu peiyong to rise. liu peiyong struggled, managing to stand up with a pale complexion. that last strike had inflicted heavy injuries on liu peiyong. this was quite a blow to him. employing his most powerful technique, liu peiyong had expected wang guiwu to meet his force head-on. however, he never anticipated that the result of this clash would be so one-sided. ¡°still want to continue? the next move might not just cause you a bit of injury!¡± wang guiwu raised his head slightly. ¡°we¡¯ve barely started!¡± liu peiyong roared in anger, the heavenly sea technique operating at full capacity. step by step, he charged toward wang guiwu, an intense aura rising from liu peiyong¡¯s body. ¡°boom!¡± a more intense explosion than before echoed out. a figure was sent flying, crashing heavily outside the sparring arena. they lay there, seriously injured and unconscious. a wound on their chest almost bared their internal organs. in the sparring arena, wang guiwu took a few steps back, his complexion slightly pale. however, he quickly regained his composure, and the fluctuating aura gradually calmed down. liu peiyong¡¯s nearly desperate strike had only pushed wang guiwu back a few steps; that was all. the big dipper tower disciples were somewhat astonished. the third-ranked true transmission disciple had only achieved this level? the second-ranked true transmission disciple of the big dipper tower had an unpleasant expression, as his strength was only slightly greater than liu peiyong¡¯s. the outcome depended entirely on the performance on the field. however, wang guiwu had overwhelmingly defeated liu peiyong. if he were to step forward again, it would simply result in another fallen opponent on the ground. the elders of the big dipper tower wore unpleasant expressions as they retrieved liu peiyong for treatment. it was strange if they managed to maintain a pleasant expression after witnessing their disciple being beaten to such a state. chen fei gazed downward, his expression unchanged, while yan shijin¡¯s body tensed slightly beside him. ¡°elder yan, are you confident?¡± mo zhiming came to yan shijin¡¯s side and asked softly. the last time, mo zhiming was ranked second among the true transmission disciples, but his strength had not improved significantly in the past six months. mo zhiming realized that he had no hope facing wang guiwu. ¡°if we base it on the strength he demonstrated just now, there might be a slight chance.¡± yan shijin¡¯s brows furrowed as he looked at miao daixin. his own strength had indeed improved quite a bit, but only just enough. miao daixin had held the top position among the primordial sword sect¡¯s true transmission disciples for several years. the last time they attended the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s event, miao daixin was defeated by the eighth-ranked disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect. several years had passed since then, and miao daixin¡¯s strength had improved somewhat, but not significantly. miao daixin had focused more on refining his mental power, preparing for the advancement to the aperture tempering realm. at this moment, miao daixin¡¯s expression was serious. if wang guiwu¡¯s strength was truly as shown earlier, miao daixin would be able to handle it. but was wang guiwu¡¯s strength really just that? ii is there anyone else willing to come forward and provide guidance?¡± after adjusting for a moment, wang guiwu looked around, and his expression had become much more assertive compared to before.. Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Wearing Armor and Holding Sharp Weapons chapter 215: wearing armor and holding sharp weapons translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°who¡¯s being arrogant here?¡± inside the sunken water pavilion, xiao liling coldly snorted, about to step forward and challenge wang guiwu. ¡°sister xiao, hold on for a moment. your exquisite pearl is just a semi-spiritual tool, capable of entrapping but not subduing. for this match, let sister go and test him first!¡± miao manyun held back xiao liling and whispered. while xiao liling¡¯s cultivation wasn¡¯t weak, her most powerful asset was the spiritual tool, the exquisite pearl. however, in this situation, the use of spiritual tools was prohibited, and the exquisite pearl couldn¡¯t be employed. as for the sub-pearl of the exquisite pearl, though it was a top-notch semi-spiritual tool, it ultimately fell short. against ordinary practitioners, such semi-spiritual tools were effective, but against true disciples like those from the immortal cloud sword sect, the sub-pearl of the exquisite pearl was somewhat lacking. miao manyun had a close relationship with the xiao family, so she couldn¡¯t let xiao liling go up and get beaten. ¡°be careful, sister.¡± xiao liling hesitated for a moment, nodded, and a smile appeared on her face. miao manyun turned her gaze towards wang guiwu, her figure moving as she stepped onto the sparring stage. wang guiwu was initially prepared to provoke with his words, but when he saw miao manyun descending, a hint of a smile appeared on his face. although she was a female disciple of the sunken water pavilion, when it came to combat, wang guiwu wouldn¡¯t hesitate regardless of the opponent¡¯s gender. ¡°wang senior brother, please instruct me!¡± miao manyun¡¯s face displayed a hint of gentle charm as she spoke. ¡°show me your moves!¡± wang guiwu nodded, ignoring miao manyun¡¯s coquettish demeanor. ¡°wang senior brother, you better watch your back!¡± as soon as miao manyun¡¯s words fell, her figure had already arrived in front of wang guiwu. a cold light swept toward his head. for most people in immortal cloud city, their impression of the sunken water pavilion was based on its disciples¡¯ alluring appearances and extensive social connections, with little else. trying to list the outstanding aspects of the sunken water pavilion¡¯s martial arts would be a challenge for many. however, a sect that could stand in immortal cloud city for so many years couldn¡¯t possibly rely solely on connections. the strength of many disciples in the sunken water pavilion didn¡¯t particularly stand out compared to other sects, but that didn¡¯t mean the entire sect was like that. especially the true disciples who represented the face of the sect. only by seeing the true transmission could one witness the most genuine legacy of the sect. ¡°good approach!¡± seeing the cold light, wang guiwu laughed heartily. unsheathing his long sword, he shattered the cold light aimed at him amid a thunderous sound. however, those cold lights quickly reformed and encircled wang guiwu¡¯s neck. the wind vortex sword technique, one of the top inheritances of the sunken water pavilion. the cold light emanating from miao manyun¡¯s hand was a thin blade as delicate as a cicada¡¯s wing, weak in strength but able to cut anything. the clash of sword lights between miao manyun and wang guiwu seemed like she was at a disadvantage, but she was actually redirecting the force to other places. the wind vortex sword technique, using force to counter force, excelled in entanglement. as the battle progressed, the speed of the sword blade would increase, securing her victory. in the blink of an eye, miao manyun and wang guiwu exchanged several moves. compared to the confrontation with liu peiyong earlier, miao manyun didn¡¯t choose to meet strength with strength; instead, she used softness to overcome rigidity. with each exchange, the cold lights swirling around wang guiwu increased in speed and quantity. in the arena, it seemed that miao manyun had gained the upper hand. seeing this scene, the disciples of the sunken water pavilion couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of excitement. wang guiwu¡¯s previous dominance over liu peiyong had filled them with worry for miao manyun¡¯s chances. now, however, it seemed that miao manyun might have a chance to defeat wang guiwu and claim victory in this competition. ¡°seems like this could work!¡± yan shijin¡¯s eyes brightened. the strong display wang guiwu had put on against liu peiyong initially made him concerned about miao manyun¡¯s chances. but now, considering the possibility of using a more tactical approach, the situation might change. ¡°it¡¯s not that simple!¡± miao daoxin stared below, especially at wang guiwu¡¯s expression, and shook his head slightly. wang guiwu was too calm at the moment, and within that calmness was a hint of playfulness, like a cat toying with a mouse. ¡°perhaps he¡¯s worried that he performed too well, making us afraid to challenge him.¡± chen fei suddenly spoke, his powerful mental power allowing him to observe more details. although it seemed that miao manyun was gradually gaining the upper hand on the surface, even turning this initiative into an advantage, accumulating bit by bit. however, the flair displayed in wang guiwu¡¯s techniques showed that he was exceptionally at ease. it was as if, at this moment, wang guiwu wasn¡¯t competing but rather engaging in a practice session with someone. this statement might be a bit exaggerated, but miao manyun¡¯s current display of strength was certainly within wang guiwu¡¯s capabilities to handle. otherwise, if wang guiwu sensed something amiss in this gradual and subtle contest, he would undoubtedly launch a thunderous counterattack instead of using the current coordination with typical sword techniques. ¡°yes, that¡¯s right!¡± upon hearing chen fei¡¯s analysis, miao daoxin immediately identified the source of this peculiar feeling. he turned his gaze towards chen fei, his expression filled with surprise. back when chen fei challenged zeng zaiwen, miao daoxin hadn¡¯t observed from the true transmission hall. in recent years, miao daoxin had focused solely on breaking through the aperture tempering realm, seldom paying attention to other matters. at that time, miao daoxin regarded chen fei, a newly accepted true disciple, as somewhat presumptuous for challenging the tenth-ranked true disciple. but he never expected to learn afterward that chen fei had defeated zeng zaiwen, using the yuanchen technique to win with a single move. upon learning this, miao daoxin truly took note of chen fei, as miao daoxin himself practiced the zhongyuan sword technique. miao daoxin naturally understood that when chen fei defeated zeng zaiwen, he had already comprehended the zhongyuan sword technique to a significant degree. today, hearing chen fei¡¯s insightful analysis, miao daoxin¡¯s perception of chen fei elevated once more. to some extent, miao daoxin felt a sense of the younger generation surpassing the older. yan shijin, upon hearing their analysis, squinted his eyes slightly. he couldn¡¯t believe that wang guiwu was still managing to keep the upper hand against miao manyun¡¯s current display of strength. outside the sparring stage, disciples from various sects engaged in discussions, while the aperture tempering realm experts remained silent. especially the elders of the sunken water pavilion, who had slightly furrowed brows. the disciples of the sunken water pavilion were excited because they couldn¡¯t discern all the details yet. chen fei and the others were able to perceive wang guiwu¡¯s intentions, and naturally, those aperture tempering realm experts could see even more clearly. in the blink of an eye, miao manyun and wang guiwu had exchanged dozens of moves. the cold light of the wind vortex sword technique now almost entirely enveloped wang guiwu¡¯s figure. a slight mistake could lead to a thoroughly battered outcome. however, wang guiwu¡¯s expression remained composed, and at this moment, a hint of a smile appeared on his lips. miao manyun¡¯s expression turned serious. while most people saw her gaining the upper hand, facing wang guiwu, she didn¡¯t feel that optimistic. even though the wind vortex sword technique was pushed to its limits at this moment, wang guiwu¡¯s long sword continued to parry each attack, and this parrying, accompanied by wang guiwu¡¯s calm demeanor, felt like it could continue indefinitely. rain of swords! miao manyun suddenly shouted, her soft sword vanishing instantly. the cold light aimed at wang guiwu transformed into a deluge, flooding towards him. ¡°it¡¯s about time!¡± wang guiwu murmured, his eyes widening abruptly. it was as if a flash of lightning passed through his eyes, and a faint purple inner energy spread all around him, resembling a celestial thunderbolt. in the next moment, wang guiwu lifted his sword high into the air. the lightning on the sword¡¯s blade shattered the oncoming rain of swords in one swing. the trajectory of his blade brought wang guiwu directly in front of miao manyun, and the blade thrust straight towards her throat. ¡°ah!¡± in the next moment, wang guiwu raised his sword high, and the lightning on the blade shattered the incoming rain of swords with a single swing. the blade pointed directly at miao manyun¡¯s throat as wang guiwu appeared before her. ¡°all!¡± in the area of the sunken water pavilion, quite a few disciples stood up in astonishment at the scene before them. just a moment ago, miao manyun clearly had the upper hand, and it seemed like wang guiwu was about to be defeated by her. yet, in the blink of an eye, the situation had completely changed. not only the disciples of the sunken water pavilion, but also many disciples from various sects had similar reactions. especially the disciples from smaller sects who had previously criticized wang guiwu for his overconfidence, now found the situation flipped around. sword vortex! as miao manyun watched the approaching sword blades, it was as if she had anticipated this. she twirled her soft sword, gathering the shattered sword energy that wang guiwu had disrupted. these fragments formed a tornado, enveloping wang guiwu. ¡°boom!¡± the intense collision resounded as wang guiwu¡¯s sword directly tore apart miao manyun¡¯s sword vortex. miao manyun barely managed to defend with her soft sword, but the next moment, she felt a sharp pain in her chest. she was sent flying out of the sparring stage. spurt!¡± a mist of blood sprayed out, and miao manyun¡¯s chest had caved in. the forceful thunderous sword energy had violently stirred her internal organs, leaving her powerless to continue the fight. wang guiwu sheathed his sword, a smile appearing on his face¡ªan expression of someone who was in complete control. miao manyun was carried back to the platform by the elders of the sunken water pavilion, and many people quickly crowded around her. xiao liling looked at miao manyun¡¯s injuries and clenched her fists slightly. she took a deep breath, slowly releasing her fists. disciples from various sects engaged in discussions, puzzled by how miao manyun, who had been in a favorable position just moments ago, had suddenly lost so quickly and sustained such severe injuries. ¡°wang senior brother has excellent sword techniques. allow me to learn from you as well!¡± within the long rainbow sect, a figure leaped out and stood before wang guiwu. straight as an arrow, just like the long spear standing beside it, exuding a chilling aura that pervaded the surroundings. tang renfei, the second-ranked true disciple of the long rainbow sect. ¡°of course!¡± wang guiwu didn¡¯t ask for the person¡¯s name, merely giving a slight bow in response. ¡°please!¡± tang renfei¡¯s voice was deep. in the next instant, he advanced towards wang guiwu, the tip of his long spear aimed at vital points around wang guiwu¡¯s body. the venomous dragon spear technique¡ªspear thrusts like a venomous dragon. the sound of the long spear cutting through the air resembled the roar of a venomous dragon, causing one¡¯s senses to sway. however, wang guiwu remained entirely unaffected. amidst the lightning, the collision of his sword blade and the long spear took place directly, and neither of them gave an inch. wang guiwu hadn¡¯t consumed any pills to recover his strength moments ago. now that tang renfei had taken the field, it felt somewhat like an endurance battle. but wang guiwu himself didn¡¯t mind, and others naturally wouldn¡¯t make any complaints. as everyone watched the two on the sparring stage at this moment, they were reminded of the duel between wang guiwu and miao manyun in some hazy way.. Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Is This Force Enough? chapter 216: is this force enough? translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation still, wang guiwu seemed to be in a disadvantaged position, yet he remained unwavering, refusing to retreat even a step. at this moment, those who had been puzzled by his actions before now understood, even if their reactions were slower. this was entirely wang guiwu¡¯s deliberate intention. sure enough, after dozens of exchanges, wang guiwu suddenly surged forward, sprinting towards tang renfei. with a sweeping sword strike, tang renfei, despite his desperate resistance, was eventually forced out of the sparring arena. tang renfei¡¯s defeat stirred restlessness among the other observing disciples, and many eyes turned toward the primordial sword sect. among the four sects, the primordial sword sect was relatively weaker in overall strength. with the other three sects having suffered defeats, it was likely that the primordial sword sect wouldn¡¯t fare well either unless they sent their top disciple to directly challenge. it really comes down to the difference in strength.¡± miao daoxin observed wang guiwu below the sparring arena and spoke softly. with that, he was about to step into the arena himself. wang guiwu possessed considerable strength, and miao daoxin was only slightly confident, especially given that wang guiwu hadn¡¯t concealed too much of his power. however, precisely because of wang guiwu¡¯s strength, miao daoxin was stepping in now. the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t afford not to have someone challenge; otherwise, it would be an embarrassing situation, tarnishing the sect¡¯s reputation. as the top disciple of the primordial sword sect, miao daoxin had to step forward. it was a responsibility and a role he had to fulfill. ¡°miao senior brother, let me go first. i¡¯ll force out whatever he¡¯s been hiding.¡± yan shijin intervened and stopped miao daoxin, smiling as he spoke. yan shijin wasn¡¯t entirely confident in his abilities if he went down, but if he stayed back, he¡¯d also be dissatisfied. in the previous observation, yan shijin¡¯s strength was too weak for him to make a meaningful impact. this time, if he didn¡¯t step forward, he might either successfully break through to a higher realm before the next observation, or he could fail and withdraw from the ranks of top disciples. immortal cloud sword sect was formidable, and yan shijin acknowledged this fact. yet, precisely because he acknowledged it, he also wanted to measure himself against the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect. it wasn¡¯t about determining superiority or inferiority but about maintaining his courage. he couldn¡¯t afford to let himself be overshadowed, especially considering that he might carry a shadow even after breaking through to a higher realm if he didn¡¯t face this challenge. recognizing the opponent¡¯s strength and having a lingering fear of them were two distinct things. yan shijin didn¡¯t want to be the latter. additionally, the disciples of the other sects were either second or third in line to challenge, but when a disciple from the primordial sword sect stepped up, they were the top representative, making others look down on them without reason. ¡°yan senior brother, be careful!¡± chen fei noticed the intent in yan shijin¡¯s eyes but didn¡¯t stop him. he offered a cautious reminder. ¡°i will.¡± yan shijin smiled faintly, patted chen fei¡¯s shoulder, and with a leap, he was in the sparring arena. ¡°finally, we have representatives from all four sects.¡± wang guiwu looked at yan shijin, his head tilting slightly. ¡°i held back a bit against the others, but with you, there¡¯s no need!¡± ¡°please guide me, senior wang!¡± yan shijin sensed the change in wang guiwu¡¯s aura and cautiously raised the sword in his hand. ¡°guide you? of course!¡± wang guiwu¡¯s face revealed a defiant expression, as if he had finally shown his true feelings. as soon as he finished speaking, wang guiwu charged directly at yan shijin. this was the first time wang guiwu had taken the initiative. in the previous three exchanges, he had reacted only after others made their moves. he had even engaged in several exchanges with the following opponents before determining the outcome. giant spirit sword! yan shijin shouted lowly, his posture straightening. his entire aura transformed from that of a refined scholar to that of a towering giant. yan shijin didn¡¯t wait for wang guiwu to approach; instead, he charged toward him as well. in the blink of an eye, the two collided. ¡°bang bang bang!¡± yan shijin fully demonstrated the immense power of the giant spirit sword sword, directly clashing head-on with wang guiwu. liu peiyong, who previously clashed head-on with wang guiwu, was now lying down, recuperating. he had engaged with wang guiwu for just two exchanges and was already rendered powerless. at this moment, yan shijin¡¯s direct confrontation was truly holding its own, and even wang guiwu¡¯s eyes sparkled. the strength that yan shijin displayed exceeded wang guiwu¡¯s expectations. ¡°now this is more like it! wang guiwu laughed heartily, his body slightly swelling. the force behind his sword blade grew considerably heavier. with a single strike, yan shijin involuntarily took a step back. immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s tianyue sword! the giant spirit sword sword employed strength to overpower opponents. in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, it could open up to eighty meridians. in the realm of cultivating visceral tempering realm techniques, this was already considered an excellent method. after all, it could be practiced up to the late stages of the aperture tempering realm, providing an opportunity to break through to stronger realms. however, the tianyue sword, the core inheritance of the immortal cloud sword sect, truly represented a bit of the sect¡¯s essence. in contrast to the thunderous sword force that every inner disciple could learn, the power possessed by the tianyue sword represented the immortal cloud sword sect to some extent. the tianyue sword could open up to a hundred meridians in the aperture tempering realm, almost reaching the perfection of a hundred and eight meridians. compared to the giant spirit sword sword, it had an inherent advantage. although the tianyue sword from the visceral tempering chapter might not be as exaggerated, in terms of its intricacy, it outperformed some aspects of the giant spirit sword sword. moreover, wang guiwu¡¯s mastery of the tianyue sword had reached a profound level. ¡°bang bang bang!¡± wang guiwu¡¯s hair fluttered backward as he advanced step by step, each strike pushing yan shijin back. after three exchanges, yan shijin began to show signs of fatigue. such a direct confrontation was inherently more physically demanding, especially when facing an attack from a heavy sword like the tianyue sword. yan shijin¡¯s understanding of the giant spirit sword sword was still lacking in comparison. on the spectator stands, elder wu guangyin of the primordial sword sect furrowed his brows. eventually, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh softly. in terms of techniques, and even realm, they were outmatched. it wasn¡¯t unjust for them to lose this battle. ¡°boom!¡± a deafening explosion echoed as yan shijin ultimately couldn¡¯t withstand the weight of wang guiwu¡¯s heavy sword. he was forcefully slammed into the ground, a mist of blood filling the air. wang guiwu burst into laughter, his foot landing on yan shijin¡¯s head. yan shijin was already unconscious in midair, and he crashed brutally outside the sparring arena. ¡°hahaha, not bad in terms of strength, but your force is too weak!¡± wang guiwu laughed with an air of arrogance. chen fei quickly arrived by yan shijin¡¯s side. yan shijin was weakened, severely injured, and in critical condition. if wang guiwu¡¯s kick had been even slightly stronger, yan shijin might have lost his life on the spot. wu guangyin infused vital energy into yan shijin¡¯s body, temporarily stabilizing his injuries. injuries of this magnitude couldn¡¯t be fully recovered from without at least half a year of rest and recovery, and it might even impact his foundational strength. chen fei glanced at wang guiwu, narrowing his eyes. just as he was about to step forward, someone else had already beaten him to it, arriving on the sparring arena. it was miao daoxin. yan shijin¡¯s injuries were arguably the most severe among those involved in the previous exchanges. as the top disciple, miao daoxin couldn¡¯t remain passive. ¡°i know you, the primordial sword sect¡¯s top disciple. you¡¯ve finally decided to step up!¡± wang guiwu¡¯s eyes brightened upon seeing miao daoxin. wang guiwu had studied the top disciples of all four sects. in this competition, his target was these four individuals. miao daoxin¡¯s entry onto the stage excited wang guiwu. to him, his exchange with yan shijin earlier was at most serious, but he hadn¡¯t gone all out yet. ¡°please guide me!¡± seeing that wang guiwu didn¡¯t seem to be using any elixirs, miao daoxin frowned slightly, igniting a sense of fury within him. come, let me see the true level of the primordial sword sect¡¯s top disciple!¡± wang guiwu beckoned with his finger. miao daoxin¡¯s eyes narrowed. he shifted his feet, swiftly closing the distance to wang guiwu. he raised the sword in his hand and swung it towards wang guiwu. wang guiwu was about to raise his sword when he suddenly felt a force of gravity pressing down on him, causing his movements to slow involuntarily. ¡°zhongyuan sword? all that fancy nonsense, i¡¯ll break it!¡± wang guiwu sneered. the force from the tianyue sword suddenly burst forth, tearing apart the gravity pressing down on him. wang guiwu¡¯s long sword was raised in a sweeping motion, akin to a collapsing mountain, crashing down towards miao daoxin. ¡°boom!¡± the entire sparring arena trembled slightly as wang guiwu and miao daoxin each took a step back. somewhere along the line, miao daoxin¡¯s sword had turned completely black, a manifestation of the zhongyuan sword pushed to its limits. ¡°good! come again!¡± wang guiwu¡¯s expression was fervent. ignoring the numbness in his body, he took a step forward, thrusting his sword toward miao daoxin. miao daoxin wouldn¡¯t show weakness, and he also moved forward, meeting him head-on. ¡°clang!¡± the sound of swords clashing violently reverberated as the two stood their ground, their blades colliding dozens of times in midair. the explosive clash of sword forces tore through their muscles, blood flowing freely. miao daoxin¡¯s complexion began to pale slightly. after several more exchanges, he began to feel that he was struggling to hold on. for the zhongyuan sword, miao daoxin had already comprehended it to an exceedingly profound level, nearly reaching the point of no further progress. however, by nature, the zhongyuan sword was weaker than the tianyue sword. wang guiwu¡¯s understanding of the tianyue sword was not inferior to miao daoxin¡¯s grasp of the zhongyuan sword. at this moment, the strength of their techniques determined their advantage. ¡°your force is weak, too weak! have you not eaten? put some effort into it!¡± wang guiwu seemed like he was going mad. instead of weakening due to his injuries, his entire aura was becoming increasingly elevated. ¡°struggle of profound force!¡± several elders of the primordial sword sect looked grim. wang guiwu had actually cultivated the core technique of the immortal cloud sword sect, the struggle of profound force! it was a technique that grew stronger with each battle. rumor had it that when cultivated to its peak, it could fight until the last drop of blood was shed. wang guiwu hadn¡¯t reached that level, of course, but with the boost from the struggle of profound force, he was becoming stronger and stronger. miao daoxin was on the brink of defeat! ¡°put in more effort, are you a woman? or are you even worse than a woman?¡± wang guiwu roared, and a blood-red tinge appeared on the tianyue sword. he swung his sword, shattering the black aura around miao daoxin¡¯s blade and even breaking through the zhongyuan sword¡¯s force. ¡°thud!¡± miao daoxin was struck in the chest by wang guiwu¡¯s sword, sent flying across the sparring arena. he crashed heavily onto the ground, instantly staining it with red. on miao daoxin¡¯s chest, the beating heart was visible, almost at the brink of stillness. many of the observing disciples turned slightly pale at the sight of this strike. miao daoxin was already so formidable, yet he was still not a match for wang guiwu. the top disciples of the other three sects wore solemn expressions. wang guiwu¡¯s dominance far exceeded their expectations. ¡°who else, who¡¯s next!¡± wang guiwu, ignoring his own injuries, scanned the top disciples of the other three sects. having seen their portraits, he focused on the three of them. he intended to sweep through the top disciples of all four sects! ¡°disciple of the primordial sword sect, please enlighten me!¡± a voice rang out, prompting gasps from the surrounding crowd. wang guiwu turned and saw a primordial sword sect disciple standing on the sparring arena. ¡°a nameless nobody dares to stand here? get down from there!¡± wang guiwu snorted coldly, lacking patience. he stepped forward and approached chen fei, the tianyue sword bearing down on him. ¡°boom!¡± an explosion resounded as a figure was sent flying, crashing heavily onto the sparring arena, rolling a few rounds before coming to a stop. all the watching disciples widened their eyes in disbelief ¨C the one sent flying was wang guiwu himself. ¡°is this force enough?¡± chen fei flashed in front of wang guiwu, looking down from above and asking in a soft voice.. Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Burn the Cauldron and Burn the Boat chapter 217: burn the cauldron and burn the boat translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°who is this person?¡± some exclaimed in surprise. this was the first time wang guiwu had been sent flying like this in the competition. ¡°the true chief disciple of the primordial sword sect, isn¡¯t it miao daoxin?¡± ¡°with this level of strength, hasn¡¯t he reached the position of true chief disciple? is he a newly promoted true disciple?¡± some immediately thought of the recent events involving the four sects, where some inner disciples had been promoted to true disciples after experiencing a journey in the secret realm. but even if he was a newly promoted true disciple, isn¡¯t his strength a bit exaggerated? even if wang guiwu was a bit careless, it¡¯s unlikely he could be sent flying like this with just a single sword strike. ¡°he¡¯s the tenth true disciple of the primordial sword sect. he was just the lowest-ranking true disciple of the sect two months ago. but after challenging zeng zaiwen, he became the new tenth-ranked true disciple of the primordial sword sect!¡± soon, chen fei¡¯s information was finally found, and his background became known to the surrounding sects. each sect would deliberately collect information about the true disciples of other sects, as they were all potential candidates to break through to the aperture tempering realm in the future. especially the top ten true disciples, who had even greater chances, fell within the scope of this collection. in the sunken water pavilion, xiao liling looked at chen fei on the sparring stage. she had a nagging feeling that she recognized this person, but couldn¡¯t quite recall where she had seen him before. at this moment, feng xiupu stood at the edge of the sparring stage, observing chen fei. beside feng xiupu was wu guangyin, who had stabilized miao daoxin¡¯s injuries. wu guangyin had witnessed chen fei sending wang guiwu flying with a single sword strike. this scene left the unprepared wu guangyin in a daze. when he had learned that chen fei had defeated zeng zaiwen and become the tenth-ranked true disciple of the sect, wu guangyin had already been very surprised. after all, chen fei had been practicing the zhongyuan sword for a relatively short period of time. now, two months later, chen fei¡¯s strength had advanced even further, surpassing miao daoxin and even sending wang guiwu flying with a single strike. the significance behind this was so powerful that it made the contemplative wu guangyin feel a surge of excitement. qu qingsheng, the sect master of the primordial sword sect, looked down at chen fei below and a smile appeared on his face. within the sect, qu qingsheng had already taken note of chen fei, but he hadn¡¯t expected chen fei to provide him with an even greater surprise now. on the sparring stage, wang guiwu shook his head to clear his mind, slowly stood up, and gazed at chen fei with a cold look in his eyes. chen fei didn¡¯t stop him, just watched as wang guiwu got up, his expression calm. ¡°i never expected that someone like you would be hidden within the primordial sword sect. i underestimated you! now you have earned the right for me to remember your name. tell me your name!¡± wang guiwu¡¯s head tilted slightly as he spoke. ¡°a defeated underling like you isn¡¯t qualified to know my name!¡± chen fei shook his head slightly, rejecting wang guiwu¡¯s demand. ¡°you¡¯re seeking death!¡± wang guiwu¡¯s eyes widened, not expecting chen fei to dare to speak such words. with a roar, wang guiwu quickly closed the distance between them, raised his long sword, and brought it down toward chen fei¡¯s head. the tianyue sword, grand and magnificent, descended like a towering mountain, even someone with a slightly weaker resolve would feel a hint of fear in their heart. even their full strength might not be enough to counter this imposing force. but in the face of wang guiwu¡¯s overwhelming aura, chen fei¡¯s expression remained calm, with only the strands of hair on his forehead drifting backward. ¡°your strength is not enough to defeat me, even if you try to kill me!¡± chen fei said this calmly and deliberately. then, he flipped his qianyuan sword upwards. in an instant, the once bright blade of the qianyuan sword turned pitch-black. zhongyuan sword! everyone around the sparring arena gazed at chen fei with serious attention. the previous events had happened so quickly, and they had subconsciously assumed that chen fei would be sent flying from the arena by wang guiwu¡¯s strike, so they hadn¡¯t paid much attention. now, they wanted to carefully observe how chen fei, against all odds, managed to send wang guiwu flying. was it because wang guiwu had been too careless, or did chen fei truly possess enough strength for such a feat? the sword technique chen fei was displaying at the moment seemed to bear little difference from miao daoxin¡¯s earlier display, both showcasing their mastery of the zhongyuan sword. ¡°clang!¡± while people still had some doubts in their minds, they heard a violent collision sound, and then they witnessed wang guiwu, who had launched an attack, being lifted off the ground by a force, involuntarily flying backward. ¡°seems like your strength isn¡¯t that impressive either.¡± chen fei took a step forward, turned the tables, raised his qianyuan sword, and swung it towards wang guiwu. chen fei¡¯s words were like a sharp blade, stabbing into wang guiwu¡¯s heart. the mocking words he had directed at others earlier were now returned to him without any mercy by chen fei, leaving the proud wang guiwu struggling to bear the weight. ironically, at this moment, it was him who was at a disadvantage, and wang guiwu couldn¡¯t find any reasons to refute chen fei¡¯s words. ¡°all!¡± with a roar, wang guiwu activated his struggle of profound force, causing beads of blood to seep out of his pores. in the blink of an eye, wang guiwu¡¯s body was covered in blood. his appearance was gruesome, but his aura was skyrocketing. the struggle of profound force, the more injured he was, the stronger his combat power became. wang guiwu deliberately wounded himself to gain even greater strength. he intended to tear apart the mouth of the primordial sword sect disciple before him! ¡°boom!¡± the sparring arena trembled slightly. the two sword blades briefly clashed, and the qianyuan sword shattered wang guiwu¡¯s blade. chen fei¡¯s sword struck wang guiwu¡¯s chest. ¡°spurt!¡± wang guiwu spewed a mouthful of blood and lost control of his body. he was sent flying, crashing heavily onto the ground of the sparring arena, leaving a deep crater in its wake. ¡°is that not enough?¡± chen fei pointed the qianyuan sword diagonally, stepping toward wang guiwu. his expression remained as indifferent as ever. the perfected dragon suppressing elephant, especially at its peak, granted chen fei a power far surpassing that of ordinary aperture tempering realm cultivators. even though wang guiwu possessed the tianyue sword and the struggle of profound force, a technique that grew stronger the more he fought, he still couldn¡¯t withstand chen fei¡¯s immense strength. at the position of the immortal cloud sword sect, some disciples were growing restless. wang guiwu, who had just been arrogantly confronting numerous true disciples, had been sent flying repeatedly by chen fei. it was no longer a matter of underestimating the opponent. clearly, in direct confrontations, wang guiwu was inferior to chen fei. primordial sword sect disciples watched chen fei¡¯s performance with a sense of awe and anticipation. they saw that wang guiwu, who had just fought against so many true disciples, was repeatedly defeated by chen fei. while true disciples from the other three sects might be able to defeat wang guiwu, they could never achieve what chen fei was doing. only through overwhelming strength could someone achieve such a result. on the sidelines, wu guangyin couldn¡¯t contain his excitement and slapped feng xiupu¡¯s shoulder, a joyous expression on his face. feng xiupu didn¡¯t say anything, but a smile couldn¡¯t be held back on his face. anyone with a disciple like this would react the same way. moreover, they were witnessing this scene while the true disciples of other sects¡¯ chiefs had been defeated. seeing this situation unfold, their emotions overflowed beyond words. out of darkness comes light, just as the saying goes. ¡°i haven¡¯t lost yet!¡± upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, wang guiwu stood up, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at chen fei. even if he didn¡¯t want to admit it, in terms of raw strength, he had to acknowledge that he was inferior to chen fei. although he practiced the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s pinnacle technique, the tianyue sword, and had comprehended it deeply, he should theoretically have far surpassed the zhongyuan sword of the primordial sword sect. however, in the recent clash, he found himself at a disadvantage, a fact he couldn¡¯t ignore. ¡°then let me see how you can win!¡± chen fei looked up at wang guiwu and extended his left hand, beckoning with a finger, just as wang guiwu had done to miao daoxin earlier. chen fei was mirroring the same action exactly. ¡°you insolent fool!¡± wang guiwu¡¯s teeth seemed ready to shatter. no one had ever dared to address him in such a way. even the other true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect were no exception. but today, a disciple of the primordial sword sect dared to talk to him this way. how could wang guiwu endure it? ¡°bang!¡± wang guiwu¡¯s fist struck his chest, and a mouthful of blood spewed out. unsatisfied with this, wang guiwu¡¯s eyes glinted with a fierce determination. he landed several more punches, each slamming into his chest, causing more blood to spray out. ¡°take this!¡± with a furious roar, the blood on the ground was drawn up by a force, floating in the air before igniting and transforming into a crimson streak that surged into wang guiwu¡¯s body. but that wasn¡¯t all; wang guiwu¡¯s figure visibly shrank at a speed perceptible to the naked eye. he became noticeably smaller. however, his aura not only didn¡¯t diminish but soared even higher. a faint blood flame ignited over wang guiwu¡¯s body, and a mad grin appeared on his face. he looked up at chen fei, his eyes filled with cruelty. some disciples outside the arena involuntarily shrank back when they accidentally met wang guiwu¡¯s gaze. this didn¡¯t resemble the gaze of a human; it felt as though they were facing a wild beast. ¡°wang junior brother is really going all out!¡± from the position of the immortal cloud sword sect, wen huichao looked at wang guiwu¡¯s performance, his eyes narrowing slightly. this was the epitome of the struggle of profound force, taken to the extreme ¨C sacrificing oneself first to inflict damage on the opponent. it was a counterattack born from desperation, a tactic to achieve maximum fighting power. however, the aftermath of this tactic was severe; even if wang guiwu managed to win, he would need to rest for over half a year to recover. however, it was clear that wang guiwu no longer cared about that. he wanted to tear chen fei apart. ¡°to have words spoken to your face thrown back at you, exactly as you said them, given wang junior brother¡¯s personality, how could he endure it?¡± ¡°indeed, not just him, none of us could tolerate that either.¡± ¡°this disciple from the primordial sword sect is indeed quite strong. he¡¯s probably the strongest true disciple from the primordial sword sect we¡¯ve seen in recent years.¡± ¡°nie junior brother, are you confident?¡± someone turned to look at nie haichun. nie haichun was ranked sixth among the true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect. his strength far surpassed wang guiwu¡¯s. of course, that was in terms of raw power. if they were to compare innate talent, wang guiwu might actually be superior. ¡°let¡¯s see how he fares against wang junior brother first.¡± nie haichun looked at chen fei down in the arena and spoke in a cold tone. nie haichun disliked chen fei, a mere disciple of the primordial sword sect, who, relying on a bit of strength, dared to act so arrogantly. it was truly laughable.. Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: So What chapter 218: so what translator: draqon boat translator liter on the training grounds, chen fei stood in place, quietly waiting for wang guiwu to finish demonstrating his martial prowess. ready? chen fei looked at wang guiwu and asked, his demeanor calm as a gentle breeze. i¡¯m just waiting for you to unleash your strongest technique, and then i¡¯ll defeat you. chen fei didn¡¯t say those words out loud, but everyone watching understood his intention. among the disciples of the primordial sword sect, there was an excited atmosphere. some were so tense that their hairs stood on end. it had been a long time since the primordial sword sect had produced a disciple of such true talent. facing the true transmission of the immortal cloud sword sect, it was crystal clear: prepare yourself, get ready, and then we fight! such confidence, such elegance! tm going to kill you, kill you!¡± wang guiwu roared, lifting his voice to the sky. with a step back on his right foot, he appeared in front of chen fei in an instant. a fierce aura engulfed him as if a burst of bloody mist exploded. eternity moment! the thousand origin heart locking technique revolved ar high speed, in the face of wang guiwu¡¯s aura, chen fei showed no reaction. in chen fei¡¯s current world, time seemed to stand still. chen fei captured every detail of wang guiwu¡¯s body, including weaknesses and openings. in combat between warriors, the most efficient approach was always to capitalize on one¡¯s strengths and exploit the opponent¡¯s wealmesses. many warriors understood this principle and aspired to practice it, but it was often challenging. especially among peers, it was rare to witness such scenes. when evenly matched, seizing those fleeting opportunities was difficult. attempting to find an opponent¡¯s vulnerabilities might leave you at a disadvantage, resulting in more harm than good. but for chen fei, due to his formidable mental power and the eternity moment technique, he could swiftly identify the openings in his opponent¡¯s moves. clang!¡± the jarring clash of sword blades resonated as wang guiwu charged forward with fierce momentum. however, he was halted in his tracks by a single sweep of chen fei¡¯s sword. wang guiwu¡¯s expression was bewildered. despite his increased strength and the fact that chen fei¡¯s attack didn¡¯t seem much stronger than before, why was he stopped in his tracks again? before wang guiwu could comprehend, chen fei¡¯s next strike was already coming down. clang!¡± once again, the sound of sword blades intertwining echoed. wang guiwu involuntarily rook a step back. the hand holding his sword was now mangled and bloody, though he couldn¡¯t recall when it had been injured. aren¡¯t you putting any effort into it? calmly, chen fei inquired, his tone reminiscent of wang guiwu¡¯s earlier furious outburst. ¡°ah! wang guiwu roared in a frenzy, bur chen fei¡¯s sword drove him back. with rage burning in his eyes, wang guiwu¡¯s movements were met by chen fei¡¯s relentless strikes, forcing him to retreat. with every step, wang guiwu left a deep pit in the ground. however, each step failed to halt his momentum. it¡¯s meaningless. your strength is far too weak!¡± chen fei shook his head slightly. in wang guiwu¡¯s almost bewildered eyes, a sword came sweeping in. wang guiwu desperately defended himself, but he felt his body lift off the ground. in mid-air, wang guiwu felt weightless. his chest was completely numb, devoid of any sensation of pain. yet, he remembered that his sword had clearly struck his chest moments ago. ehud! the sound of a heavy impact resonated as wang guiwu crashed fiercely onto the ground outside the training grounds. with the struggle of profound force still circulating, wang guiwu struggled to rise, his eyes completely glazed. gazing at chen fei from afar, a mouthful of blood surged within him, unable to be suppressed any longer. he spewed it into the air before collapsing backward onto the ground, losing consciousness entirely. the sound of wang guiwu falling to the ground made the hearts of the disciples from various sects around involuntarily skip a beat. for a moment, the scene seemed somewhat tranquil. an elder from the immortal cloud sword sect appeared by wang guiwu¡¯s side, swiftly placing a pill into his mouth. using their vital energy, the elder assisted in dissolving the pill, stabilizing wang guiwu¡¯s injuries. the immortal cloud sword sect elder looked up at chen fei, saying nothing. they led wang guiwu away from the scene. the disciples of the primordial sword sect were filled with excitement. if it weren¡¯t for the inappropriate occasion, they might have burst out cheering loudly. chen fei had returned to wang guiwu everything he had arrogantly dealt to miao daoxin moments ago, word for word. what else could be more satisfying? the chief disciples of the sunken waters pavilion and the other two sects stared at chen fei with serious expressions. despite their reluctance to admit it, chen fei¡¯s performance had showcased strength almost overwhelming in its dominance. if they were to engage in a similar challenge, the outcome might not be much better than wang guiwu¡¯s. chen fei¡¯s strength had indeed far exceeded theirs. after all these years, rhe primordial sword sect had unexpectedly produced a disciple of such true talent, a result no one could have foreseen. this unforeseen outcome wasn¡¯t just a surprise for them; it was a shock for everyone present, including the elders from the primordial sword sect. while they were aware of chen fei¡¯s extraordinary talent, having comprehended the zhongyuan sword in just a few months, they hadn¡¯t imagined he could achieve such a level. chen fei had received a true transmission technique, and yet he hadn¡¯t even had half a year to cultivate it. after defeating wang guiwu on the training grounds, chen fei turned calmly and looked toward the direction of the true disciples from the immortal cloud sword sect. he bowed respectfully and said, ¡°i wonder which senior brother would be willing to have a friendly match with me next?¡± dozens of true disciples from the immortal cloud sword sect turned their gazes toward chen fei, taken aback by his audacity. he had just finished one fight and was already challenging them consecutively. this was typically the style of the immortal cloud sword sect, but seeing it now in disciples from other sects was unexpected. the remaining top ten true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect exchanged glances. the ninth and eighth ranked disciples seemed unnecessary to compere, as wang guiwu had demonstrated power exceeding their rankings. the seventh-ranked disciple had a chance, albeit slim. the risk of being defeated by chen fei again was a potential embarrassment they wished to avoid. allow me to step in. the true transmission disciple of rhe primordial sword sect, hmph!¡± nie haichun stood up, his gaze toward chen fei filled with coldness. be careful, junior brother nie!¡± wen huichao offered a reminder. while he didn¡¯t particularly like chen fei, he recognized chen fei¡¯s immense strength. a little caution wouldn¡¯t hurt. don¡¯t worry! nie haichun nodded, his figure flashing as he appeared on rhe training grounds. please!¡± chen fei gestured, bowing respectfully. you better watch out! nie haichun feigned concern, his figure already before chen fei. with a sword thrust, he aimed for chen fei¡¯s face. this sword strike seemed ordinary, far less remarkable than wang guiwu¡¯s tianyue sword from earlier. nie haichun¡¯s move appeared almost mundane, resembling the action of someone unfamiliar with martial arts. hmm? chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and his entire body swayed. suddenly, multiple illusory images of chen fei appeared around him. in the next instant, a sword tip seemed to emerge from thin air, piercing through one of the illusory images. huh, you managed to see through it!¡± nie haichun exclaimed in slight surprise. at this moment, in the eyes of the observing disciples, an incredible scene unfolded. the tip of nie haichun¡¯s long sword had vanished at some point, only to reappear from a different position, simultaneously striking chen fei. as nie haichun¡¯s words fell, one, three, five, seven sword tips simultaneously appeared around chen fei, all stabbing toward him. the astonishing spirit sword, it¡¯s the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s astonishing spirit sword!¡± the deceptive technique that blurs reality? are we seeing illusions? perhaps! only those at the aperture tempering realm can perceive the truth!¡± some recognized the technique nie haichun was using, the core inheritance of the immortal cloud sword sect, the astonishing spirit sword. distract the enemy with illusions, astonish the enemy with illusions! this astonishing spirit sword was rarely practiced among the true transmission disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, and even fewer could achieve mastery. nie haichun had cultivated this technique to the point where he could manipulate the vision of onlookers. this suggested that chen fei was currently facing a formidable mental pressure in his confrontation with nie haichun. on the training grounds, chen fei faced the seven sword blades aimed at him without swaying. he simply advanced the qianyuan sword slightly, blocking one of the sword blades. clang!¡± a resounding clash echoed as the sword blade was stopped. chen fei ignored the other six blades, allowing them to pass harmlessly through him, not causing a single scratch. nie haichun¡¯s figure trembled slightly as he looked at chen fei in astonishment. if seeing through it once could be attributed to luck, then considering this instance as well suggested that chen fei truly could discern through nie haichun¡¯s astonishing spirit sword. but how was this possible? nie haichun¡¯s mental strength was already much stronger than an ordinary visceral tempering realm cultivator due to his unique experiences. even among the practitioners of the astonishing spirit sword within the immortal cloud sword sect, there were very few true transmission disciples who could see through his illusions. is that all?¡± chen fei asked calmly. thinking you¡¯ve won just because you blocked my strike? how arrogant¡­¡± before nie haichun could finish his sentence, chen fei suddenly darted to the right side, dozens of meters away. the qianyuan sword was already pitch black as it slashed forward. clang!¡± the air seemed to distort, and a figure was thrown out, only to reveal itself as nie haichun upon closer inspection. the nie haichun who had been facing chen fei just moments ago was now like a bubble, dissipated into nothingness. the onlooking disciples exclaimed in shock. it was only now that they realized that nie haichun¡¯s true body had been concealed at a distance. if they were to engage in combat with him, they¡¯d be at nie haichun¡¯s mercy. they wouldn¡¯t even know where nie haichun¡¯s true body was located. everything they saw was perhaps what nie haichun wanted them to see. at this thought, many shrank back involuntarily. to die without knowing how was much more terrifying than facing wang guiwu. at least with wang guiwu, you¡¯d know how you died, unlike in this baffling situation. impossible, how did you see through rhe astonishing spirit sword! nie haichun slid back more than ten meters before managing to dissipate the tremendous force applied by chen fei. even so, his arm was still numb. what puzzled nie haichun even more was how he had been discovered. is it that difficult? chen fei¡¯s figure flashed, suddenly rushing to the edge of the training grounds. the zhongyuan force field immediately blanketed the surroundings, and a figure gradually emerged. at some point, nie haichun had hidden his true body once again, yet chen fei had managed to find him. this time, nie haichun looked at chen fei with an expression akin to seeing a ghost. boom! a loud explosion rang out as chen fei didn¡¯t give nie haichun any chance to react. his sword swept horizontally, causing nie haichun to cough up a mouthful of blood. he crashed outside the training grounds, rolling several times before coming to a halt. while the injuries weren¡¯t as severe as wang guiwu¡¯s, rhe blow to his martial spirit was equally significant. the astonishing spirit sword? refined through constant tempering within the strange heart realm, aided by the thousand origin heart locking technique, chen fei wasn¡¯t afraid of any mental techniques from his peers, even if it was rhe core inheritance of rhe immortal cloud sword sect. so what could it achieve? Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Demonsweeping Bow chapter 219: demonsweeping bow translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation nie haichun trembled as he stood up, looking at chen fei. up to now, nie haichun still couldn¡¯t understand where he had exposed a flaw, leading to chen fei catching onto it so quickly. so much so that when chen fei discovered his true self, nie haichun wasn¡¯t prepared and was struck by chen fei¡¯s sword, resulting in his defeat. before the martial arts performance, nie haichun had been confident and somewhat contemptuous of chen fei. now he realized that the most ridiculous thing was that he had become the one to be laughed at. ¡°what a pure spiritual power!¡± within the immortal cloud sword sect, some experts at the aperture tempering realm were amazed. for martial practitioners at the visceral tempering realm, if they only wanted to increase their spiritual power, it was difficult but not impossible. there were still some methods available. the most direct approach was to consume some spiritual materials, like the dreamlike lotus. alternatively, there were pills made from similar materials that could also be effective. the fruits from immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s own spiritual tree, while not primarily for enhancing spiritual power growth, still provided significant benefits when consumed. another option was to cultivate mental techniques. however, for those at the visceral tempering realm, practicing mental techniques was extremely difficult. even for talented disciples of true transmission, it was not easy to cultivate these techniques. then, there were techniques that not only increased spiritual power but also refined it. these were more challenging to practice, especially for martial practitioners at the visceral tempering realm, putting them in a difficult situation. the astonishing spirit sword technique was a skill that made exceptional use of spiritual power. ordinary visceral tempering realm practitioners couldn¡¯t see through its intricacies. while it might not make one invincible among peers, with profound cultivation, it was hard to find opponents. however, chen fei effortlessly broke through the astonishing spirit sword technique. this could only be achieved with rich and pure spiritual power. in a sense, chen fei¡¯s current spiritual power had taken on some traits of aperture tempering realm experts. this was why nie haichun felt so frustrated in his defeat. he had almost caused no harm to chen fei but was still swept away. among the onlookers who were familiar with the astonishing spirit sword technique, many were surprised by chen fei¡¯s performance. how was his spiritual power cultivated to such a level? while practitioners from other sects were pondering, disciples of the primordial sword sect paid no heed. they only saw chen fei sweeping nie haichun out of the martial arts arena. this indicated that chen fei had already reached the sixth position among immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true disciples. this achievement was the most outstanding in many years. to trace back, it might even span several decades. this accomplishment alone made the disciples of the primordial sword sect feel proud. not only the disciples but also the elders of the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t help but smile. although the prowess of their disciples didn¡¯t represent the entire sect, strong disciples could lead to a stronger future for the sect. zhou cunshan, the lord of the primordial sword sect¡¯s hall of true transmission, looked down at chen fei. when chen fei received the true transmission inheritance, zhou cunshan had already noticed chen fei¡¯s extraordinary spiritual power. now it was clear that chen fei¡¯s spiritual power was not just extraordinary; it had surpassed nearly ninety-nine percent of visceral tempering realm practitioners. this hadn¡¯t happened in the primordial sword sect for decades. the crowd of onlookers grew somewhat noisy. chen fei calmly took a few steps back and looked towards the area where the true disciples of immortal cloud sword sect were situated. chen fei didn¡¯t speak, but silence spoke volumes. everyone present understood his intention¡ªto continue challenging without a moment¡¯s pause. the area where the true disciples of immortal cloud sword sect were stationed seemed rather silent at this moment. nie haichun¡¯s easy defeat was unexpected for them. nie haichun¡¯s sixth position among immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true disciples had been earned through his own powerful strength, achieved with each step of his sword. however, even so, nie haichun had been swept out of the martial arts arena with a single strike, which was difficult for the true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect to accept. ¡°my illusionary sword might not have an advantage against him!¡± tian chi muttered softly. the illusionary sword art was another top inheritance of the immortal cloud sword sect. the sword followed the shadow and the heart¡¯s desires. each shadow could be either real or fake. this kind of martial concept was found in many sects¡¯ techniques. the illusionary sword art further deepened this concept, resulting in a technique that could open a hundred apertures. naturally, this technique was formidable. its use of internal energy and spiritual power reached its peak. otherwise, tian chi wouldn¡¯t have achieved the fifth position among the true disciples. however, precisely because it involved the use of spiritual power, even though it was invincible against most opponents, chen fei had just displayed his immense spiritual power. if the illusionary sword art¡¯s application of spiritual power were exposed by chen fei at a glance, the effectiveness of the technique would be halved. though not as exaggerated as the astonishing spirit sword technique, it would still be unlikely to defeat chen fei. facing such an opponent who had an upper hand, it was indeed frustrating. it was akin to a person skilled in agility facing someone even more agile. no one could have imagined that a martial artist could possess such a level of spiritual power at the visceral tempering realm, and that too within an ordinary sect like the primordial sword sect. ¡°i¡¯ll go. i never thought i¡¯d have a chance to step onto the stage, but it works out perfectly now.¡± luo mengsai stood up with a calm expression. coupled with her exceptional beauty, she exuded an ethereal charm. ¡°luo senior sister, be careful. this chen fei is no ordinary opponent!¡± someone reminded her in a low voice. although they were reluctant to admit it, chen fei¡¯s recent battles had indeed shattered many people¡¯s preconceptions. among the immortal cloud sword sect, chen fei¡¯s strength stood out prominently. luo mengsai nodded, and her figure floated like a fairy, landing in the martial arts arena. in her flowing white attire, luo mengsai caught the eye of disciples from other sects, illuminating their gaze. among martial practitioners, apart from the sunken water pavilion, there weren¡¯t many attractive female practitioners in other sects. after all, cultivating martial arts, especially in the early stages, required rigorous training. many times, it was easy for female practitioners to become robust and unrefined unless they were exposed to higher-level martial techniques right from the beginning to avoid such a result. luo mengsai was not only exquisitely beautiful but also had an otherworldly air about her that left a deep impression¡ªone that was unforgettable. when chen fei saw luo mengsai, his gaze flickered. besides luo mengsai¡¯s appearance and demeanor making her stand out, what was even more crucial was that luo mengsai wielded a bow and arrow. the immortal cloud sword sect was known for its sword techniques, with its strongest aspect being the art of the sword. however, this didn¡¯t mean that the immortal cloud sword sect lacked other weapon traditions. the demonsweeper bow was an elite inheritance specializing in archery. ¡°please!¡± chen fei held the qianyuan sword, his voice heavy. ¡°please!¡± luo mengsai¡¯s soft voice sounded, and in the next moment, the bow and arrow behind her fell into her hands. with a resonant hum, an arrow materialized in front of chen fei. chen fei¡¯s head moved slightly, and the arrow brushed against his scalp as it flew past him. several of chen fei¡¯s strands of hair broke and floated in the wind. chen fei clearly sensed the explosive force within the arrow. ¡°boom!¡± the formation in the martial arts arena was raised, its appearance unnoticed. luo mengsai¡¯s arrow collided with the formation, causing it to flicker slightly. however, luo mengsai¡¯s arrow had already been shattered by the force of her own strike. some disciples in the crowd, especially those sitting behind chen fei, couldn¡¯t help but gulp. with the force behind that arrow, without the formation, they probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to catch even a single arrow. the first arrow was dodged by chen fei, yet luo mengsai¡¯s expression remained unchanged. the purity and strength of chen fei¡¯s spiritual power had been fully displayed in the previous match. with spiritual power so strong, he could observe the outside world and his own strength down to the minutest detail. luo mengsai never intended to defeat chen fei with a single arrow. she wanted to weave a large net and encircle chen fei within it. the previous arrow had not even been a probing shot; at most, it was a mere greeting. ¡°swoosh swoosh swoosh¡­¡± chen fei had just taken a step forward when the arrows whistled through the air, creating a resounding hum that echoed in all directions. chen fei¡¯s field of vision was filled with a dozen arrows flying towards him. compared to chen fei¡¯s own archery skills, luo mengsai¡¯s current level was undoubtedly much superior. after all, many of chen fei¡¯s archery techniques were basic secrets. by incorporating those basic secrets into his current level of archery, chen fei had already surpassed many individuals. however, when faced with someone who cultivated advanced heritage archery like luo mengsai, chen fei had to admit that he was inferior to her. but in this current match, they weren¡¯t competing in archery. chen fei hadn¡¯t even brought his bow and arrows with him this time. chen fei¡¯s practice of basic archery focused more on power and strength. many times, he used it to bully opponents weaker than himself. when facing opponents of similar strength, chen fei rarely employed archery. now, chen fei watched the dozen or so arrows flying towards him. due to his foundation in archery, he had already discerned quite a bit. luo mengsai was formidable, but she still fell within the scope that chen fei could handle. the qianyuan sword had turned black. chen fei moved forward instead of retreating and plunged into the arrow net woven by luo mengsai. while facing luo mengsai¡¯s arrow net, other martial practitioners might have tried to avoid its sharpness. but chen fei wouldn¡¯t do that. apart from his confidence in his own strength, he also understood archery. though not as skilled as his opponent, the fundamental principles he understood were enough for him to address certain situations. the black qianyuan sword collided with the arrows. with the least amount of effort, chen fei aimed for the weaker points of the arrows and disrupted their trajectory. among the dozen or so incoming arrows, chen fei only deflected three of them, but that was enough to disrupt the arrow net that luo mengsai had woven. like a fish darting through the water, chen fei broke through the arrow net and charged toward luo mengsai. luo mengsai watched as chen fei approached, her expression slightly fluctuating and her eyebrows furrowing. however, she quickly regained her calm demeanor. though the disruption of the arrow net had been swift and interrupted some of luo mengsai¡¯s subsequent intentions, the hidden water pavilion¡¯s top inheritance, the demonsweeper bow, was not so easily overcome. as chen fei neared luo mengsai, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, and a whistling sound emanated from behind him.. Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: He Will Die chapter 220: he will die translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation unfolding the ultimate skill of spatial travel, chen fei¡¯s figure transformed into several illusory shadows. in the next moment, several arrows unexpectedly pierced through the illusions of chen fei from behind, only to return to the grasp of luo mengsai¡¯s hand. as the arrows returned, luo mengsai promptly shot them out again, and this time, the speed of the arrows was even faster than the initial volley, at least more than ten percent faster. just as chen fei¡¯s back had narrowly evaded a dozen arrows, he found himself confronted with more arrows from the front, surpassing the previous count in number. luo mengsai had unleashed a barrage of arrows with full force. in the blink of an eye, half of the arrows from luo mengsai¡¯s quiver had already been used up. dozens of arrows whistled toward chen fei, and among them, over a dozen arrows exceeded the others in both force and velocity. ¡°incredible!¡± ¡°the bow and arrows can actually be used like this!¡± ¡°the arrows shot out can return on their own, and after being shot out again, their speed and force increase even more!¡± onlookers and disciples from various sects observed the entire sequence of events involving the arrows. among those present, only a few were skilled in archery, and witnessing such a remarkable display of bowmanship left them astonished. the less experienced spectators marveled at the spectacle, while the top disciples from various sects furrowed their brows in deep concentration. the force behind each of luo mengsai¡¯s arrows was extraordinarily exaggerated. attempting to intercept them head-on might disrupt one¡¯s stance and result in being overwhelmed by dozens of arrows. it was a looming peril. but if one dodged, thinking of avoiding the threat, they would be met with an even more remarkable feat ¨C luo mengsai¡¯s ability to recover and shoot arrows with even greater speed and force. these arrows resembled a vast net skillfully woven by luo mengsai. she was drawing the net tighter and tighter, leaving her opponents with two unappealing choices: face the imminent mortal threat or attempt to evade it. dodging was a gradual path to death, for in the end, the space available for evasion would shrink to nothingness. within the practice arena: chen fei¡¯s expression turned stern. although he was a participant in this contest, he quickly grasped luo mengsai¡¯s strategy and finally understood the remarkable capabilities of the demonsweeper bow wielded by the immortal cloud sword sect. not dodging could lead to immediate death! dodging, in the end, leads to death as well! it seems like there¡¯s a choice, but in reality, both paths lead to death! however, this holds true for others. when you feel there¡¯s no way out, it¡¯s merely a reflection of your own insufficient strength. as long as your strength is adequate, you can break the impasse! not dodging would result in instant death? since he discovered that these arrows might grow stronger, he decided to seize the opportunity and shatter all of them now! the arrows were too forceful and could impact his stance. that was because his body wasn¡¯t powerful enough, which led to the disruption of his stance! eternity moment! a glint appeared in chen fei¡¯s eyes. he perceived every arrow approaching, discerning weaknesses and vulnerabilities that were now apparent to him. ¡°boom!¡± chen fei stepped forward, his sword shattering an arrow. the chaotic demon energy contained within the arrow attempted to assail his body but was forcefully suppressed by the dragon suppressing elephant, preventing even the slightest tremor in his arm holding the sword. ¡°boom, boom, boom¡­¡± expressionless, chen fei unleashed his black qianyuan sword, creating a sword shield that burst the arrows in mid-air. in the span of a blink, most of the incoming arrows were destroyed. without stepping back and with an unwavering expression, chen fei faced this torrent of arrows, a sight that would have overwhelmed any other disciple. a trace of astonishment flickered in luo mengsai¡¯s eyes. she was well aware of the terrifying force within each arrow she shot. among the true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, there were few who would dare to intercept arrows in this manner. in fact, there might be only one. others who had defeated luo mengsai had relied on alternative methods, not a direct confrontation with her arrows. luo mengsai hadn¡¯t expected to witness this kind of response from disciples of other sects. brash, but undoubtedly an exceptionally effective method. at the edge of the practice arena, amidst the true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, shen tucang¡¯s eyes brightened as he observed chen fei¡¯s approach. inside the practice arena, in the blink of an eye, chen fei had obliterated all the incoming arrows. he turned his gaze toward luo mengsai, ready to charge forward. however, luo mengsai suddenly lifted her hand slightly. ¡°i concede. you win!¡± luo mengsai gazed at chen fei, a faint smile gracing her face. like a blossoming lotus, her beauty was beyond compare. when it came to those stronger than herself, luo mengsai never hesitated to show her smile, even if chen fei wasn¡¯t a disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect. with such innate talent and potential, chen fei¡¯s future achievements were bound to be remarkable. as chen fei forcefully broke through her arrow net using such a formidable method, luo mengsai knew she had lost. continuing the contest would only be a futile struggle with no meaning whatsoever. in that case, it was better to accept defeat gracefully. losing to someone stronger wasn¡¯t something luo mengsai found unacceptable. upon hearing luo mengsai¡¯s words, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback. he had thought luo mengsai would persist to the bitter end, especially considering there were still many arrows left in her quiver. ¡°you¡¯re too humble!¡± chen fei arched his hand in acknowledgment. luo mengsai made a slight nod and gracefully floated back to the midst of the immortal cloud sword sect disciples. the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect appeared somewhat restless. luo mengsai¡¯s concession surprised not only chen fei but also them, and accepting this outcome was challenging for them. however, since the result was already established, they couldn¡¯t alter it. confronting luo mengsai, who was both ethereal and profoundly powerful, they were powerless even to voice their discontent.. Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: He Will Die (2) chapter 221: he will die (2) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation other disciples from various sects were also bewildered by luo mengcai¡¯s surrender, feeling somewhat lost. however, many people soon regained their composure and, upon closer consideration, understood that luo mengcai¡¯s concession was a last resort. luo mengcai¡¯s array of arrows resembled a spider¡¯s web; if you couldn¡¯t resist it, you were undoubtedly heading toward death. but if you had the ability to tear it apart directly, it was certain that the spider would be the one meeting its demise. the disciples of the primordial sword sect were filled with excitement as they had now reached the fourth position among the true transmission disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect. this unprecedented achievement, even though in past years, the strongest disciples managed to secure the top three positions, those were disciples from other sects, unrelated to the primordial sword sect. and looking at chen fei¡¯s current momentum, being in the top four, there was no way to halt his progress. the elders from various sects, these experts in the cultivation realm, looked at chen fei with a hint of contemplation in their eyes. the other three sects envied the position, but the elders of the immortal cloud sword sect remained relatively unchanged in their expressions. within the immortal cloud sword sect, disciples like chen fei were naturally rare, but every few years, one or even several such talents would emerge. ¡°bang!¡± suddenly, a figure landed on the martial arena, gazing intensely at chen fei with a touch of excitement in their expression. ¡°immortal cloud sword sect, shen tucang!¡± shen tucang looked at chen fei and said, ¡°it¡¯s been a long time since i¡¯ve encountered an opponent like you, someone who can let me clash head-on. 1 hope you won¡¯t disappoint me!¡± ¡°primordial sword sect, chen fei!¡± chen fei cupped his hands, and information about shen tucang circulated in his mind ¨C the second true transmission disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect. ¡°are you ready?¡± a sinister smile appeared on shen tucang¡¯s face. before the words had even fallen, he was already charging towards chen fei. ¡°bang! bang! bang!¡± like a giant advancing, every step shen tucang took caused the ground to tremble, an imposing aura spreading in all directions as if it aimed to obliterate everything blocking its path. the xuanwu sword, an enduring and formidable legacy of the immortal cloud sect. similar to the primordial sect¡¯s zhongyuan sword, it also manipulated gravity to suppress opponents. however, what made the xuanwu sword even stronger was its ability to grant practitioners exceptional defensive power, something the zhongyuan sword lacked. chen fei felt the pressure emanating from shen tucang and activated his dragon suppressing elephant technique to its fullest. blood surged within his body, and if one were close enough to chen fei at this moment, they might even hear the surging sound of blood coursing through his veins. indeed, shen tucang was the strongest opponent chen fei had encountered in the visceral tempering realm so far. even the first true transmission disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect, in chen fei¡¯s estimation, possessed superior agility compared to shen tucang, which eventually led to shen tucang¡¯s impatience and his eventual surrender. in a direct confrontation, shen tucang could arguably be considered the strongest figure among the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true transmission disciples. even wang guiwu, when compared to shen tucang, probably couldn¡¯t withstand more than a few strikes. chen fei took a single step, arriving in front of shen tucang. he exerted his full strength with the zhongyuan sword, and a flash of black light streaked across the sky. ¡°good timing!¡± shen tucang laughed loudly, his massive sword swinging down towards chen fei. the sword¡¯s friction with the air created a roar akin to that of a roaring beast. faintly, it seemed as if a colossal mythical creature was howling to the sky, intimidating everything around. ¡°boom!¡± a tremendous explosion resounded as the primordial sword trembled slightly. chen fei felt a massive force colliding into his body, as if this force intended to crush his internal organs. however, this force was quickly suppressed by the dragon suppressing elephant technique. chen fei¡¯s figure didn¡¯t halt; he swung his sword at shen tucang once again. ¡°enjoying yourself, are you?¡± shen tucang¡¯s face was filled with excitement. the tremendous force generated from the clash of blades didn¡¯t affect him at all. he had already raised his enormous sword and was slashing towards chen fei. ¡°boom!¡± another explosion echoed, the ground beneath them emitting sounds of strain. cracks extended from their feet. chen fei¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly. the force behind shen tucang¡¯s attack felt different; it had actually increased by a significant margin compared to before. in an instant, as the eternity moment technique circulated, chen fei noticed strands of energy circulating on shen tucang¡¯s body. amidst this energy, there was a hint of black ¨C the power of the zhongyuan sword. surprisingly, the xuanwu sword could borrow the opponent¡¯s power and fuse it together, then direct it towards the enemy. the more they fought, the stronger the technique became, as long as the body could withstand it. each strike could grow stronger. the question was whether they would tear apart the opponent first or be torn apart by the energy first. however, with the sturdy physique forged by the xuanwu sword, it was likely that the opponent would be the one torn apart first. from all directions, a force pressed upon chen fei. clearly, this was also the power of the xuanwu sword, making it impossible for the enemy to escape. unless one possessed truly exceptional agility, there was no escape. chen fei¡¯s agility was impressive, but to break free from this force required some time. and in that time, shen tucang¡¯s sword was already descending. however, when had chen fei ever considered fleeing? in a head-on clash between peers, even with the xuanwu sword, chen fei was determined to break through and see the result! ¡°buzz!¡± the thousand origin heart locking technique reached its peak, and the black on the blade of the primordial sword began to shrink and condense entirely onto its edge. in the next moment, chen fei raised his sword. ¡°clang!¡± the sound of the blade¡¯s grinding and slashing reverberated explosively, as if it were about to pierce through eardrums. a hint of astonishment appeared in shen tucang¡¯s eyes as the enormous sword in his hand was actually pushed back by a single strike from the primordial sword. shen tucang¡¯s figure involuntarily took a step back. since mastering the xuanwu sword, it was the first time shen tucang had been pushed back in a frontal battle. even the first disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true transmission couldn¡¯t achieve such a feat. how did this disciple of the primordial sword sect manage it? ¡°come!¡± chen fei uttered a low shout and closed the distance, catching up to shen tucang. he raised the primordial sword again and swung it down. ¡°clang!¡± shen tucang¡¯s figure swayed, retreating half a step once more, but only half a step. the xuanwu sword grew stronger with each exchange, as long as it wasn¡¯t a strike that tore through his defense completely. just pushing him back like this would allow him to harness the energy, and eventually, he would retaliate. chen fei¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly. what a formidable technique ¨C to exhibit the zhongyuan sword to this extent. while not unprecedented, the requirements were extremely demanding. even so, with the aid of the dragon suppressing elephant technique, he still couldn¡¯t break through the xuanwu sword. one might say, there¡¯s always someone better? no, even mountains can be shattered! on the zhongyuan sword, the black substance extending along the blade continued to contract, converging towards the tip of the sword. a chilling aura gradually emanated from chen fei¡¯s body. sensing chen fei¡¯s change, shen tucang¡¯s heart involuntarily contracted intensely. chen fei gazed at the black substance at the tip of the primordial sword, hesitated for a moment, then dispersed the black substance, restoring it to the edge of the blade. otherwise, if this strike were to land, shen tucang would likely meet his end! Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Beaten the Whole Time chapter 222: beaten the whole time translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation when chen fei initially perfected the zhongyuan sword, he could already completely gather the power of the zhongyuan sword onto the blade. at this point, the zhongyuan sword could already unleash its immense strength, demonstrating the combat level that this heritage should possess. now, miao daoxin is also practicing the zhongyuan sword. he¡¯s currently at this position, or rather, slightly more advanced than this stage, but not yet at the true peak, which is the stage of great completion. some time ago, chen fei refined the zhongyuan sword to the stage of great completion and discovered that he could further condense the sword¡¯s power, focusing it only on the edge of the blade. this condensed zhongyuan sword exhibited exponentially increased power due to the concentration of its strength. as a result, when chen fei unleashed a strike, even the xuanwu sword technique, a profound defense technique, couldn¡¯t withstand the force. he had to step back and dissipate the power. this could be considered the utmost limit of the zhongyuan sword¡¯s training. however, it¡¯s unclear whether it¡¯s due to chen fei¡¯s mental strength or the meticulous control of the dragon suppressing elephant over his body. chen fei realized that he could continue condensing the zhongyuan sword, gathering all of its power at the tip of the blade. in this state, the zhongyuan sword seemed to acquire a key point, possessing a power close to that of the aperture tempering realm. yet, it was only an approximation, not truly reaching the aperture tempering realm, but still beyond the capability of warriors in the visceral tempering realm to withstand. even someone like shen tucang, who practiced the xuanwu sword technique, would have their defense shattered if struck by such a sword. after being freed from chen fei¡¯s constraints, the zhongyuan sword could tear shen tucang apart from within. this was chen fei¡¯s current strongest strike, unparalleled yet still beyond his complete control. once the sword is unleashed, the opponent is bound to die! hence, chen fei hesitated for a moment and ultimately chose not to use it. the circumstances weren¡¯t right; they were within the immortal cloud sword sect, and shen tucang was the second disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true inheritance. in this kind of competition, chen fei could defeat shen tucang, even severely injure him or bring him to the brink of death, but he mustn¡¯t truly kill him. doing so would be a direct affront to the immortal cloud sword sect. even someone as arrogant as wang guiwu wouldn¡¯t truly kill disciples from the other four sects when sparring, because that would change the nature of the challenge entirely. at most, they¡¯d inflict severe injuries without crossing the line. presently, chen fei hadn¡¯t reached a level where he could casually disregard the rules. his strength was still insufficient. moreover, chen fei didn¡¯t hold any personal grudges against shen tucang; their differences in stance were the extent of it. taking someone¡¯s life would be a step too far. shen tucang stood ready, somewhat shaken by the aura chen fei had just exuded. the xuanwu sword technique even warned him continuously, urging him to flee. since mastering the xuanwu sword technique, shen tucang had never felt this way facing any visceral tempering realm warrior, even the first disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect was the same. however, that momentary intimidation quickly dissipated as chen fei¡¯s fierce aura suddenly receded. this left shen tucang a bit bewildered, not understanding what had just happened. ¡°boom!¡± chen fei swept his sword down, causing shen tucang to retreat half a step before steadying himself. meanwhile, the power he had accumulated within his body was growing steadily, waiting for an opportunity to strike back at chen fei. looking at the qianyuan sword in his hand, the black radiance on the blade condensed and expanded, yet it couldn¡¯t settle on a fixed appearance. chen fei exerted his full strength to condense the power of the zhongyuan sword into a single point. however, his attempt to further condense a part of the black blade¡¯s power was proving elusive. if the black blade body represented one. concentrating the black energy solely onto the edge of the blade was two. completely turning the black blade into a singular point was three. chen fei now sought a version between two and three, to enhance its destructive force, but he couldn¡¯t achieve it. ultimately, it was a lack of control. condensing the power into a single point was explosive and manageable but uncontrollable. achieving two and a half was more challenging than unleashing the full explosion. this situation felt awkward in a competition since there was the fear of inadvertently causing fatal harm. perhaps chen fei needed to advance further with the thousand origin heart locking technique, perhaps by obtaining the thousand thread technique from the alchemist alliance. or, it might require the dragon suppressing elephant to break through to the stage of great completion, allowing for even finer control of the body. ¡°boom boom boom!¡± three consecutive strikes, the qianyuan sword in chen fei¡¯s hand swept towards shen tucang. shen tucang¡¯s retreat became less pronounced with each strike. by the third strike, his body swayed slightly before coming to a stop. lifting the qianyuan sword high, as if ready to unleash the fourth strike, chen fei suddenly moved his body, executing the spatial travel and soul chasing steps to escape from shen tucang¡¯s reach. shen tucang was waiting for an opportunity to counterattack chen fei. each step chen fei took backward made shen tucang hold his breath. he was just waiting for chen fei to make that strike so he could unleash the power he had accumulated within his body. however, the unexpected happened ¨C chen fei ran away! during their engagement, chen fei had been in control the entire time. so, when chen fei tore through the defensive field of the xuanwu sword technique, shen tucang couldn¡¯t react quickly enough. he could only watch as chen fei escaped his attack range. from the moment chen fei took the stage, facing wang guiwu¡¯s tianyue sword, then nie haichun¡¯s astonishing spirit sword, and later luo mengcai¡¯s demonsweeper bow, chen fei hadn¡¯t taken a single step back. he even faced shen tucang¡¯s xuanwu sword technique head-on. but now, suddenly retreating like this caught shen tucang off guard. the xuanwu sword technique was formidable, excelling in offense and defense, even capable of harnessing an opponent¡¯s power and unleashing it together. however, the xuanwu sword technique wasn¡¯t without flaws. aside from not being particularly fast, a significant drawback was that when accumulating too much power, shen tucang¡¯s already limited speed would slow down further. after all, his body still retained the borrowed strength. this land of power, much like chen fei¡¯s situation moments ago, could be explosively released. yet achieving complete control over it wasn¡¯t feasible. in the past, shen tucang wouldn¡¯t have allowed an opponent to escape his attack range. however, chen fei had seized the initiative just now, leaving shen tucang somewhat powerless. the key point was that shen tucang genuinely hadn¡¯t anticipated chen fei¡¯s clean and decisive retreat. having stopped several dozen meters away from shen tucang, chen fei looked at shen tucang, whose face had turned somewhat red from exertion. a faint smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. in his current state, shen tucang was at a loss for what to do. pursuing would be futile since he couldn¡¯t catch up to chen fei in his current condition. the alternative was to disperse the borrowed power right now, which might offer a chance to approach chen fei. but dispersing his power and closing in on chen fei would still leave shen tucang vulnerable to attacks. chen fei¡¯s sword style, without the assistance of borrowed power, would cause shen tucang to continuously retreat under the assault. if chen fei took advantage of shen tucang¡¯s partial reliance on borrowed power, a moment when shen tucang was inconvenienced and continued running away, shen tucang would likely be left without a good solution. it had become a vicious cycle! among the onlookers outside the sparring arena, many disciples with lower cultivation levels were still having trouble understanding the situation. they couldn¡¯t comprehend why chen fei suddenly retreated when he had clearly been in the dominant position, pressuring shen tucang. however, the true disciples and experts at the aperture tempering realm could immediately discern shen tucang¡¯s predicament. caught between two choices, not knowing where to go next, and from their perspective, they were uncertain how to offer guidance to shen tucang. it all came down to the nature of their techniques, combined with another critical factor: chen fei¡¯s displayed combat strength was truly formidable. chen fei was not only strong but also well-balanced in all aspects, without any apparent weaknesses. it was precisely due to this balance that shen tucang, possessing the xuanwu sword technique, found himself in a situation where he didn¡¯t know whether to advance or retreat. even from the perspective of those at the aperture tempering realm, it was hard to believe that if chen fei were to directly withstand shen tucang¡¯s powered-up attack, the outcome wouldn¡¯t be too unfavorable. when considering luo mengcai¡¯s demonsweeper bow, the collective attack of dozens of arrows didn¡¯t actually fall much behind shen tucang¡¯s empowered strikes. since chen fei could withstand the demonsweeper bow, there was no doubt he could also stand up to the xuanwu sword. however, it was clear that chen fei didn¡¯t intend to confront shen tucang head-on. ¡°all!¡± shen tucang roared in place, instantly dispersing the borrowed power and making his body much lighter. in the next moment, he charged toward chen fei. after being pushed back and forth by chen fei, shen tucang felt incredibly frustrated. he refused to be one-sidedly attacked by chen fei; he wanted to strike back! chen fei watched shen tucang charge towards him, a smile still on his face. he too stepped forward to meet the challenge. ¡°clang clang clang¡­¡± the sound of blades clashing resonated again, seemingly not much different from the previous encounter. even with shen tucang¡¯s unleashed maximum power, he still couldn¡¯t withstand chen fei¡¯s zhongyuan sword. just like before, he was forced to step back and dissipate the force. however, this time, shen tucang didn¡¯t intend to fully rely on borrowed power. after borrowing the power of two strikes, he immediately unleashed his own power, preparing for a direct confrontation with chen fei. the two of them resembled giant beasts grappling in the sparring arena. the clash of blades echoed continuously, and the scene appeared exceedingly intense. it felt as though in the next moment, life and death would be decided. yet, upon closer observation, one would notice that in this state, it was more about who couldn¡¯t overcome the other. with chen fei holding back, he couldn¡¯t break through shen tucang¡¯s defense. on the other hand, shen tucang had just been in a compromised state, unsure about how to win even if he wanted to! the most perplexing aspect for shen tucang was how chen fei¡¯s body was trained. even after this intense exchange, chen fei surprisingly hadn¡¯t sustained significant injuries. comparing chen fei¡¯s body after practicing the xuanwu sword technique, it seemed that his condition was on par, if not better? a quarter of an hour swiftly passed, and the ground of the sparring arena looked as though it had been plowed over, with cracks spreading and gravel scattered everywhere, along with numerous uneven pits and holes. ¡°boom!¡± another clash of swords occurred. chen fei¡¯s figure flipped backward, landing firmly on the ground, while shen tucang retreated a few steps, breathing heavily. ¡°i suppose this round can be considered a draw,¡± chen fei said, looking at shen tucang. shen tucang clenched his teeth, hesitated for a moment, and eventually nodded in resignation. this was one of shen tucang¡¯s most frustrating draws because he had spent most of the match on the receiving end. he even began questioning whether choosing to practice the xuanwu sword technique had been a mistake.. Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Sound Shocks a Hundred Miles chapter 223: sound shocks a hundred miles translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation relying on the xuanwu sword technique in the past, shen tucang had always been invincible in any kind of competition. among the true disciples, no one could defeat him in a head-on battle. even the current chief disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect relied on his agility. in the end, it was shen tucang himself who grew impatient and chose to concede. that was the most frustrating competition shen tucang had ever felt. now, shen tucang realized that there could be even more frustrating competitions waiting for him here. he had been constantly getting hit, continuously retreating, occasionally counterattacking with a sword, but it was still a deadlock. shen tucang didn¡¯t even dare to fully utilize his strength, otherwise, chen fei would just float away. even the occasional counterattack with a sword became impossible for shen tucang, which meant he was getting hit even more. being constantly battered, even though he hadn¡¯t actually lost, shen tucang felt like he had been utterly defeated. the xuanwu sword was clearly unmatched in defense and counterattacks. but in this competition, he had only been taking hits, unable to do anything else. even a tie seemed like a gift from chen fei. shen tucang arched his hand toward chen fei and left the sparring arena with a disgruntled expression. he¡¯s decided that he must cultivate a superior body technique. the next time he encountered chen fei, if chen fei dared to retreat, shen tucang would follow closely and use his sword to send chen fei flying! with a fierce determination, shen tucang couldn¡¯t help but think about the weakening effect of the xuanwu sword on all body techniques. it was an inexplicable feeling of frustration. chen fei stood in the sparring arena, arched his hand toward the surroundings, then disappeared in a flash, returning to the camp of the primordial sword sect. as chen fei returned, the eyes of all the disciples of the primordial sword sect shone brightly. if the timing were right, some of the disciples might even have cheered loudly. achieving a tie with the second chief disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect was nearly the best accomplishment the primordial sword sect had had in many years. although the immortal cloud sword sect still had a chief disciple, the disciples of the primordial sword sect had no regrets. sometimes, true success wasn¡¯t about taking something to its extreme. a breakthrough itself was a significant success. in the eyes of many, if chen fei were to truly face the chief disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect, who would win or lose was still uncertain. the strength of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s chief disciple wasn¡¯t much stronger than shen tucang, and they were evenly matched, to the point that they could be described as evenly matched rivals. for now, it was just speculation without much practical significance, but it didn¡¯t stop the disciples of the primordial sword sect from daydreaming. the gaze of disciples from the other three sects carried a trace of admiration as they looked at chen fei. the primordial sword sect hadn¡¯t held this position for many years, just like their own sects. the disciples of the three sects felt envious, while the experts in the aperture tempering realm of the three sects felt somewhat regretful. it would have been great if chen fei had continued to advance and even defeated the first chief disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect. it was not about the unity of the four sects, but if chen fei had done that, it would have been interesting to see how the immortal cloud sword sect would react. a martial artist like chen fei, who wasn¡¯t a disciple of their own sect, would naturally be disposed of if given the chance. what was better than having him obliterate the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s glory, forcing them to take action? the immortal cloud sword sect wouldn¡¯t immediately confront him; that would lack sophistication. however, with the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s size and influence, dealing with a mere visceral tempering realm cultivator like chen fei wouldn¡¯t be easy, even if the primordial sword sect tried to protect him. unfortunately, chen fei has only managed a draw against shen tucang for now, so the immortal cloud sword sect hadn¡¯t suffered any loss of face. at most, the immortal cloud sword sect might think, ¡°oh, this disciple from the primordial sword sect is acceptable, but that¡¯s all.¡± in the immortal cloud sword sect, the positions of the chief disciples change every few years. the second chief disciple takes over after a few years, and it¡¯s nothing remarkable. but in the primordial sword sect, for so many years, only chen fei has emerged. it was easy to see who was superior and who was not at a glance. feng xiupu stood beside chen fei, patting his shoulder with a gaze full of admiration and satisfaction. this was not only because chen fei managed to tie with the second chief disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect but also because chen fei knew when to stop. feng xiupu understood chen fei and knew that he often liked to hold back. so, the position of the second chief disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect may not necessarily reflect chen fei¡¯s true strength. but the fact that chen fei stopped was what pleased feng xiupu the most. reaching a tie with the second chief disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect was already proof of something. continuing to push forward would be detrimental. in the path of martial arts, being strong didn¡¯t always solve problems. it was similar to how feng xiupu taught chen fei the soul chasing step. assess the situation, and if you can¡¯t win, just flee. there¡¯s nothing embarrassing about it. currently, the immortal cloud sword sect held the upper hand. when you were weak, there was no need to confront them head-on. it was better to wait until you had gathered enough strength for the future. wu guangyin stood to the side, watching chen fei. this young disciple, from being an inner disciple to now becoming a true disciple, was once thought to be special, but now it was clear that he held promise for the future. several elders of the primordial sword sect occasionally glanced at chen fei with kind intentions. the sect master, qu qingsheng, wore a smile on his face. in the near future, the primordial sword sect would gain another aperture tempering realm cultivator. qu qingsheng believed that chen fei should be able to forge his own path in the aperture tempering realm. ¡°today¡¯s competition was good. fellow disciples, you¡¯ve spurred each other on and progressed together.¡± the voice of gong guanzhi, the sect master of the immortal cloud sword sect, sounds calmly as he spoke. he glanced at chen fei and continued, ¡°reward the primordial sword sect disciple chen fei with an origin awakening pill.¡± ¡°thank you!¡± chen fei turns around and expresses his gratitude with a bow. ¡°one origin awakening pill is a bit meager. coincidentally, our sect has recently acquired a set of your primordial sword sect¡¯s inheritance techniques primordial sword canon. it¡¯s just a pity that the inheritance is damaged, so one can only cultivate thirty-three acupoints with no follow-up progress,¡± gong guanzhi laments with a hint of regret. everyone from the primordial sword sect was taken aback, not expecting gong guanzhi to present a set of their own inheritance techniques. despite being damaged, it was still the primordial sword canon that was lost by the primordial sword sect. the only question was, now that this set of inheritance techniques had been seen by the immortal cloud sword sect, and its secrets have been exposed, can the primordial sword sect still consider it their own heritage? ¡°thank you, sect master gong!¡± qu qingsheng sighed softly, then turned and bowed his head. the primordial sword canon had long been lost within the primordial sword sect. only the methods for cultivating the aperture tempering realm¡¯s visceral realm were left. looking at it from a different perspective, regaining this inheritance did fill in a bit of the primordial sword sect¡¯s heritage. the primordial sword sect¡¯s heritage consisted of the teachings of the four peaks and three veins. with the addition of the primordial sword canon, they now have methods for cultivating the aperture tempering realm. however, only the three gates can fully cultivate up to the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. the remaining four sets of techniques only reached the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. even the recently acquired primordial sword canon had yet to reach the peak of the early aperture tempering realm, offering a method for cultivating only thirty-three acupoints. as a result, acquiring this inheritance didn¡¯t significantly change the strength of the primordial sword sect. at most, it allowed people to reminisce about the former brilliance of the primordial sword canon that once dominated the scene. ¡°no need to be like this.¡± gong guanzhi smiled faintly, nodding to qu qingsheng in response. ¡°when you break through to the aperture tempering realm, apart from the soaring heaven technique, don¡¯t look at or learn any other inherited techniques. it might hold you back.¡± feng xiupu stood beside chen fei, advising him in a low voice. chen fei looked at feng xiupu with some confusion, wondering why feng xiupu suddenly said this. ¡°the primordial sword canon amalgamates the techniques of the four peaks and three veins. if they were in perfect condition and your innate talent allowed it, then naturally, you should learn them. but now that they¡¯re all damaged, observing them will only immerse you and make it difficult to extricate yourself!¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s expression, feng xiupu explained. ¡°the seven sets of techniques are interrelated, and observing them makes it easy to become engrossed. however, the other four sets are damaged, creating a path with no way out.¡± ¡°i understand.¡± chen fei nodded, then looked at gong guanzhi, feeling that returning the primordial sword canon to the primordial sword sect might not be well-intentioned. an hour later, led by qu qingsheng, the group from the primordial sword sect departed from the immortal cloud sword sect. the other sects similarly left, no longer lingering. with the departure of all the sects, the results of this observation event spread in all directions. the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s observation event only occurred every few years. it was a grand gathering around the immortal cloud city, but only very few could participate¡ªmostly the true disciples and elders of various sects. ordinary martial artists, however, couldn¡¯t set foot in the immortal cloud sword sect. although they couldn¡¯t enter, it didn¡¯t affect the curiosity of many regarding this observation event and the subsequent results of the true disciples¡¯ competition. ¡°second chief disciple? or was it a disciple from the primordial sword sect who went up?¡± ¡°it¡¯s been how many years since a sect achieved this?¡± ¡°1 remember the last observation event. wasn¡¯t it the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true disciple who only reached eighth place, preventing the disciples of the other four sects from advancing?¡± ¡°where did this chen fei come from? why haven¡¯t we heard of him before?¡± as the news spread, many people learned of the results but were left with more questions. chen fei had little recognition previously, and his name wasn¡¯t on the list of known true disciples. it was as though he had emerged out of nowhere, capturing everyone¡¯s attention. the second true disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect¡ªsuch strength wasn¡¯t achievable even during the peak of the four sects¡¯ power. now, with the sects¡¯ strength diminished, a disciple has managed it, which is simply unbelievable. in a very short time, chen fei¡¯s reputation spread throughout the immortal cloud city. not only in immortal cloud city but also in the surrounding cities, people gradually hear about chen fei¡¯s name. in an instant, chen fei became known in an area spanning hundreds of miles. perhaps not everyone knows him, but he has certainly reached the peak of recognition among aperture tempering realm cultivators. in fact, many people who didn¡¯t know the sect master of the primordial sword sect would also know about chen fei. amidst the bustling outside world, chen fei returned to the primordial sword sect and immersed himself in his cultivation once again. the dragon suppressing elephant was making steady progress toward great completion, and chen fei¡¯s cultivation was about to reach the peak of the aperture tempering realm¡¯s visceral realm. on the eighth day of his return to the sect, chen fei couldn¡¯t resist his curiosity and tried to measure the acupoints within himself.. Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Unprecedented chapter 224: unprecedented translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in the zhongyuan sword there existed a detailed record about measuring acupoints and the meticulous techniques for excavating them. although my level of cultivation had yet to truly reach the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm, merely measuring the acupoints wouldn¡¯t entail any peril. through chen fei¡¯s focused mental prowess, guided by a unique vibration frequency, it began to suffuse his entire physique. the minutiae of his body started to manifest before chen fei. while not part of the genuine transmission, there were still instructions for measuring and excavating acupoints, albeit lacking the same precision. the majority of the inner disciples from the primordial sword sect, aspiring to advance into the aperture tempering realm employed such a method. in the present moment, as chen fei¡¯s attention kept intensifying, aspects like skin, blood, and bones were continually skimmed over. eventually, chen fei caught sight of something resembling a star within the realm of his mental awareness. upon exiting the hidden realm, due to consuming the dreamlike lotus, chen fei¡¯s mental power had surged, allowing for a faint, barely perceptible connection to acupoints. now, with his mental strength heightened once more, aided by the particular technique used in searching, chen fei had finally pinpointed the location of his own acupoints. at this juncture, the acupoints appeared somewhat dim, yet they emitted a subtle radiance. upon close inspection, chen fei discerned that the frequency of this faint radiance from the acupoints remarkably coincided with that of the zhongyuan sword. ¡°even though the acupoints haven¡¯t been fully opened, the practice of cultivation, especially with top-tier techniques, can still absorb a trace of vital energy.¡± a realization dawned upon chen fei; this was the reason why one could feel accelerated progress in places with concentrated vital energy. the acupoints weren¡¯t entirely sealed, possessing a residual effect that allowed an interaction between the human body and vital energy. chen fei¡¯s mental power began to approach the acupoints, encircling them without discovering any further distinctive features. considering chen fei¡¯s current depth of understanding, he had actually surpassed the vast majority of peak-level visceral tempering realm martial practitioners, whether in terms of physical or mental strength. therefore, chen fei already possessed several key elements for a breakthrough. elevating his cultivation to the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm merely required refining his physical state to the point of consummation for a smoother breakthrough. in less than a month¡¯s time, chen fei¡¯s cultivation would be able to ascend to the zenith of the visceral tempering realm. naturally, he wasn¡¯t anxious about this short span of time. entering the aperture tempering realm was undeniably a pivotal step, a stairway toward longevity. so, whether to await patiently or exercise a slight delay, chen fei pondered. observing the acupoints up close, chen fei attempted to allow his mental power to come into contact with them. not for excavation, but for contact. in the records of the zhongyuan sword making preliminary contact with the acupoints could provide a rough sense of their sealed state. for individuals with exceptionally robust roots and extraordinary innate talents, their acupoints were nearly in a semi-sealed state. this was why their cultivation progress far surpassed that of others, starting from the initiation of martial arts training. because of the semi-sealed acupoints, they could absorb more of the surrounding natural vital energy after reaching the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm. the probability of breaking through to the aperture tempering realm after reaching the peak of the visceral tempering realm was also significantly higher for such individuals compared to others. they seemed born for the path of martial arts, rapidly advancing in cultivation, a sight envied by others. as chen fei¡¯s mental power drew near the acupoints, a sudden barrier obstructed his mental power. chen fei was briefly taken aback; what was this situation? why had a barrier appeared even before touching the acupoints? after a moment of contemplation, chen fei¡¯s mental power exerted a slight force. the next instant, a scene unfolded in chen fei¡¯s mind. facing the yellow earth, with a year¡¯s hard work yielding barely enough to make ends meet. a child sat on a hillside, watching the figures toiling below, besieged by a constant wave of hunger. it was as if his entire stomach was burning through with pain, only by pressing down hard could he barely endure this agony. ¡°this is¡­ the original owner?¡± the intensity of hunger was so profound that even chen fei, beyond the confines of the image, could vividly feel this sensation, evoking despair. the child struggled to grow up but encountered a severe drought and famine, causing the village¡¯s population to decrease by half. with no hope, living in a daze, the most memorable thing was a bowl of egg noodles in front of a thatched cottage. it was the most delicious food he had ever tasted. after a prolonged moment, chen fei withdrew from this memory. the barrier beyond his acupoints still remained, causing a faint crease in his brow. ¡°is this the deepest memory of the original owner? but what does this memory mean? and how can i break through this barrier?¡± the zhongyuan sword did not contain any records of such a situation, leaving chen fei somewhat perplexed. when he first transmigrated, he absorbed a considerable amount of the original owner¡¯s memories, but most of it was related to events in pingyin county. as for memories from even earlier in the original owner¡¯s life, it was unclear whether they were too distant or if the original owner simply chose not to remember, resulting in chen fei having absorbed very little of them. based on the original owner¡¯s life trajectory, it was typical of an ordinary person in this world, especially those in remote areas. any slight disaster or famine could wipe people out. this was precisely why, when the original owner had the chance to live in pingyin county, they were willing to give up everything. however, what does this have to do with unlocking the acupoints? early the next morning, chen fei arrived in the courtyard of feng xiupu. only someone experienced might be able to shed light on this matter. ¡°i¡¯ve located the acupoints, but a barrier is preventing my mental power from approaching them.¡± chen fei posed his question to feng xiupu. upon hearing chen fei¡¯s query, feng xiupu¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. in order to break through from the visceral tempering realm to the aperture tempering realm, opening the acupoints was the only method. the location of each person¡¯s acupoints was unique, requiring them to measure and subsequently open them. the success or smoothness of the measurement and opening process varied from person to person. whether one could succeed depended mostly on the strength and purity of their mental power. on the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s sparring field, chen fei had demonstrated an exceedingly strong level of mental power. logically, measuring and opening acupoints shouldn¡¯t pose a significant obstacle to him. in the eyes of most people in the primordial sword sect, chen fei was destined to reach the aperture tempering realm. it was estimated that he could achieve this within a short year or at most, definitely not more than three years. chen fei shared this belief thus, he had measured and pinpointed the acupoints in advance, gaining a clear understanding beforehand. he only needed to wait until his cultivation reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm before proceeding with the breakthrough. ¡°based on what you¡¯ve described, you encountered past memories within the barrier. it seems to be a form of obsession. to break through this barrier, you might need to resolve this obsession,¡± feng xiupu suggested. after pondering for a moment, feng xiupu recalled encountering such a situation in some ancient texts. in order to break through to the aperture tempering realm from the visceral tempering realm, feng xiupu¡¯s background wasn¡¯t as exaggerated as chen fei¡¯s. consequently, he had done a lot of research and scoured various texts. most visceral tempering realm practitioners, like feng xiupu, comprehended a wide array of possible situations, regardless of their practicality, just to be well-prepared. ¡°obsession?¡± chen fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. was this obsession leading him back to the countryside, prompting him to take another look? was it a desire for a triumphant return to his roots? this kind of obsession might have existed within the original owner for a long time. if the original owner had the cultivation level chen fei currently possessed, this obsession could likely be resolved with a little self-convincing. after all, humans are quite adept at comforting themselves. over time, even significant matters could be smoothed over by the passage of time. however, the issue now was that the original owner¡¯s soul had long dissipated. this obsession was deeply rooted in the body, extending all the way to the acupoints. encouraging someone to be magnanimous was one thing, but attempting to advise a long-dispersed soul to adopt a more accepting outlook was simply an impossibility. ¡°this kind of obsession, you can try to gradually smooth it out with your mental power. it might take a bit longer, but it can be done,¡± feng xiupu suggested, knowing that chen fei came from a remote area and considering the current chaotic situation outside. ¡°this obsession, you can try to smooth it out with your mental power. it might take a bit more time, but it can be done.¡± feng xiupu knew that chen fei came from a remote area, and considering the current chaotic situation outside, even though chen fei possessed peak visceral tempering realm strength, and even more, he might still be stronger, it would be best to avoid going out if possible in times like these. ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 give it another try.¡± chen fei nodded, thinking that it was worth attempting for a while. with his current mental power and regular refinement within the strange heart realm every month, he might be able to grind down the barrier beyond his acupoints. a quarter of an hour later, chen fei left feng xiupu¡¯s courtyard and returned to the true transmission peak. the matter of measuring the acupoints felt like a small episode, and chen fei quickly set it aside in his mind. his daily rhythm continued just as before: alchemy and cultivation. since the zhongyuan sword had already been perfected, chen fei found himself with a lot of spare time to engage in other activities. a month later, chen fei¡¯s cultivation officially broke through to the peak of the visceral tempering realm. on the path of physical cultivation, chen fei had already reached the pinnacle. upon achieving complete physical cultivation, chen fei felt a change in his body. a sense of fullness and ease filled his heart. skin, flesh, bones, marrow, organs¡ªlinked by the coordination of internal energy¡ªformed a unified whole. this even resulted in boosting the speed of his practice of the dragon suppressing elephant technique by a bit. although the amount of vital energy he absorbed through the receival bead each day remained limited, the speed of cultivating the dragon suppressing elephant technique had increased by at least thirty percent, bringing him closer to its mastery. not only his physical body but chen fei¡¯s mental power had also become more agile after reaching the peak of the visceral tempering realm. ¡°no wonder it¡¯s recommended to break through and open the acupoints after reaching the peak of the visceral tempering realm. it¡¯s truly a different experience.¡± perceiving the changes in his body from the inside out, chen fei¡¯s face broke into a smile. however, as he thought about the barrier beyond his acupoints, his smile gradually faded. for a whole month, chen fei used his mental power every day to erode that obsession. it couldn¡¯t be said that it was completely ineffective, but the results were indeed less satisfactory; it had only eroded away a little bit. now that his cultivation had officially reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm, and his mental power had become more agile, chen fei wanted to see if, under these circumstances, he could accelerate the erosion of that obsession. another month passed, and it was time for the semi-annual evaluation of the true transmission disciples in the primordial sword sect. chen fei was directly designated as the chief disciple of the true transmission peak, with no challengers and no dissenters. the competitions from the immortal cloud sword sect still remained vivid in the memories of these true transmission disciples. thinking about the sorry state of individuals like wang guiwu, none of the true transmission disciples from the primordial sword sect wanted to provoke a fight. chen fei had established a new record for the primordial sword sect, becoming the chief disciple of the true transmission peak within half a year, a position no one had attained before him. in front of the true transmission hall, guo linshan¡¯s face was beaming with a smile. although guo linshan had only recently started to grasp the true transmission techniques, this did not hinder his happiness and pride for chen fei¡¯s accomplishments. it could be said that guo linshan had witnessed chen fei¡¯s journey step by step, from an ordinary inner disciple to his current position! Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Returning Home in Glory chapter 225: returning home in glory translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei stood in front of the hall of true transmission, looking at the disciples of true transmission in front of him, with a calm expression. as the chief disciple of the true transmission, it should be said that chen fei has now reached the highest position achievable among disciples. to go further, he would have to move towards the direction of becoming an elder of the sect. but to reach this step, what chen fei needed to do was to enhance his own strength. reaching the peak of the visceral tempering realm, he was among the top combatants in other cities. in immortal cloud city, however, he could only handle some daily affairs. to become a pillar of the sect, he must achieve the aperture tempering realm. however, just thinking about the aperture tempering realm cast a shadow over chen fei¡¯s heart. after reaching the peak of the visceral tempering realm, his mental power became even more agile. this was indeed somewhat helpful in consuming the obsession around the apertures. but it was still just a little more help. that obsession was extremely tenacious. with chen fei¡¯s current mental power, even achieving visible progress in wearing down the obsession would take a considerable amount of time, around ten days or even half a month. the main reason was that chen fei dared not exert too much force. outside the apertures, he could only wear it down little by little. if he used too much force, the apertures would be damaged, causing significant problems. at this rate, without more than a decade, this obsession couldn¡¯t be eliminated at all. thinking about the other true transmission disciples in the sect, such as miao daoxin and yan shijin, who had also spent several years at the peak of the visceral tempering realm and were still not fully prepared, chen fei¡¯s situation seemed more understandable. compared to these people, it seemed reasonable for chen fei to stay in his current position for about a decade. but considering the time that had passed since chen fei first encountered martial arts, it really hadn¡¯t been that long. it was clearly within reach to achieve the aperture tempering realm, yet it would take a decade to wear down the obsession. the time spent seemed excessively long. ¡°waiting for the dragon suppressing elephant!¡± chen fei watched the true transmission disciples sparring in the martial arena and thought to himself. the only thing that might help chen fei at this point was the dragon suppressing elephant. once the dragon suppressing elephant reached the great completion stage, chen fei could see if it could accelerate the process of wearing down the obsession. otherwise, waiting for more than a decade was something chen fei was unwilling to do. wasn¡¯t it just a matter of taking a look at the village near pingyin county? although he didn¡¯t know if that village still existed, it was still better than wasting more than a decade in the primordial sword sect. after several days of sparring among the true transmission disciples, the competition came to an end. the top ten rankings of the disciples hardly changed, at most, someone had slightly improved their position by two places, and no disciples outside the top ten managed to climb up. this was the normal rate at which disciples improved their strength. after all, those who could become true transmission disciples had exceptional talent and aptitude. as you progressed, others were progressing as well. chen fei, who had risen from the bottom of the true transmission disciples to the chief disciple position in less than half a year, was considered highly abnormal by others and seen as a prodigy. guo linshan¡¯s ranking hadn¡¯t changed much; he remained at ninety-fourth place. the entry-level true transmission technique he had just learned didn¡¯t bring about a significant increase in his strength. however, this position was good enough. at least, he didn¡¯t have to worry about challenges from inner disciples. the half-year competition among the true transmission disciples came to an end, and chen fei returned to the true transmission peak to begin his daily cultivation. now that his cultivation had reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm, he couldn¡¯t break through to the aperture tempering realm without opening up his apertures. with the spare time on his hands, chen fei decided to increase his alchemy efforts. although he didn¡¯t currently have a need for money, he believed that accumulating resources was always beneficial. it was similar to learning knowledge through reading books. even though it might seem useless now, when the right opportunity arose, one wouldn¡¯t regret having learned less. opportunities favor those who are prepared. chen fei allocated a significant portion of his earned money to his resources. he was confident that he would eventually break through to the aperture tempering realm. as for the cost of simplifying the techniques after reaching the aperture tempering realm, it was a complete unknown. thus, it made sense to save money now in case he needed it when the time came. in addition to refining pills, the other thing chen fei was working on was cultivating the dragon suppressing elephant technique. it was the only technique he was currently cultivating, representing a hope to quickly dispel his obsession. chen fei didn¡¯t go back to the sutra library to find more manuals to continue his cultivation. there wasn¡¯t much necessity for it. the only technique that could enhance chen fei¡¯s strength at this point was the true transmission inheritance. in the visceral tempering realm, a true transmission disciple could only cultivate a single inheritance. this was a rule that couldn¡¯t be broken just because of chen fei. as for archery, chen fei could still make some improvements. however, the archery techniques stored by the primordial sword sect, while decent, were not exceptional. the primordial sword sect primarily focused on sword techniques and hadn¡¯t specifically collected techniques for other weapons. many times, these techniques were collected incidentally. having witnessed the demonsweeper bow of the immortal cloud sword sect, chen fei¡¯s desire to cultivate ordinary archery had somewhat diminished. chen fei¡¯s archery techniques were all derived from a fusion of basics, following the path of using strength to achieve wonders. for ordinary warriors, these techniques were sufficient. against slightly stronger opponents, the added level of archery proficiency wouldn¡¯t be enough; in the end, chen fei would still need to rely on his sword techniques. alchemy and cultivating the dragon suppressing elephant technique had become the two tasks chen fei consistently worked on every day. two months later. ¡°is lan yunzhi expecting a child? congratulations!¡± chi defeng brought a large bag of medicinal materials and shared the news with chen fei. chen fei was somewhat surprised to hear this, considering that both chi defeng and lan yunzhi weren¡¯t young anymore. but considering chi defeng¡¯s cultivation, which was approaching the marrow tempering realm, and the fact that lan yunzhi also possessed some martial skills, it wasn¡¯t entirely appropriate to view them with a regular person¡¯s perspective. ¡°bring these medicinal materials to me tomorrow. i¡¯ll refine some pills. when the time comes, you can give them to lan yunzhi to take. it will help maintain her pregnancy and improve the child¡¯s aptitude.¡± after a moment¡¯s thought, chen fei took out a piece of paper and wrote down the names of several medicinal materials for chi defeng to bring. chen fei hadn¡¯t formally studied the recipe for this kind of pill that promoted aptitude while still in the womb. but having been an alchemist for so many years, he had read many books to deduce formulae back then. all of this was accumulated knowledge and experience from chen fei¡¯s own efforts. creating such a simple pill recipe wasn¡¯t a significant task for him at his current level. chi defeng couldn¡¯t help but feel moved and gave a respectful salute to chen fei. given their current relationship, there was no need for formalities; everything between them had become a silent understanding. early the next morning, chen fei spent half an hour refining dozens of pills that promoted aptitude. he handed them over to chi defeng. ¡°take one pill every ten days; remember not to take too many. overconsumption won¡¯t be beneficial for the fetus.¡± chen fei reminded. chen fei was concerned that chi defeng might overconsume the pills out of desperation to secure the health of his own child, which wouldn¡¯t be ideal. ¡°understood!¡± chi defeng carefully received the pills, his face beaming with a smile, and left the primordial sword sect. chen fei had a hint of a smile on his face as well and began his day¡¯s cultivation. time flew by, and before he knew it, four months had passed. half a year had quietly gone by since the previous true transmission competition, and it was time for the new competition. chen fei¡¯s thoughts weren¡¯t focused on the true transmission competition anymore. not only was no one daring to challenge him, but also because the dragon suppressing elephant technique had finally reached the stage of great completion. chen fei¡¯s defenses, endurance, strength, and various other aspects had all significantly increased, as if he truly possessed the power to bind dragons and throw elephants. at the same time, chen fei¡¯s control over his physical body had reached an even more profound level after achieving the peak of the visceral tempering realm. he could even directly stop his heart from beating for over half an hour. in other words, with the great completion of the dragon suppressing elephant technique, even if chen fei¡¯s internal organs were damaged, he could maintain a certain level of combat capability. he would also have time to expedite their recovery using pills. this single point significantly enhanced chen fei¡¯s survivability and combat prowess, in fact, it greatly strengthened them. due to his exceptional control over his physical body, chen fei could now manipulate his breath freely. he could alter and converge his aura, seemingly suppressing his cultivation to the visceral tempering realm. even aperture tempering realm experts would find it difficult to detect any anomalies. aside from these changes, the great completion of the dragon suppressing elephant technique had caused chen fei to grow a bit taller. as always, he had become more handsome. this newfound attractiveness made chen fei¡¯s appearance seem very natural. he no longer stood out conspicuously like a sore thumb; instead, his appearance was pleasing and comfortable to the eye. chen fei wasn¡¯t overly concerned about these changes; he was more focused on whether achieving the great completion of the dragon suppressing elephant technique could accelerate the eradication of the obsession outside his apertures. these past few months, this was what chen fei had been waiting for. two months later, within the chief disciple¡¯s courtyard at the true transmission peak. chen fei sat cross-legged. after a moment, he opened his eyes, and their bright and clean appearance was unforgettable. since breaking through to the great completion stage of the dragon suppressing elephant technique, chen fei¡¯s primary focus had been on wearing down the obsession outside his apertures. the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s great completion stage was effective in this regard, and its effects were significant. what originally might have taken a decade to accomplish could now be halved to six or seven years, thanks to the great completion stage of the dragon suppressing elephant technique. six or seven years to break through to the aperture tempering realm was an acceptable timeframe for most true transmission disciples. even the true transmission disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect would be content with this timeline. but chen fei wasn¡¯t satisfied. spending six or seven years to break through to the aperture tempering realm was too long; he didn¡¯t want to wait that long. in pursuit of erasing this apertures obsession, chen fei had diligently cultivated within the primordial sword sect for almost ten months. now he found out he needed another six or seven years, and that was under ideal conditions. chen fei wasn¡¯t even sure if the obsession would truly vanish after that time. ¡°returning home in glory? then i should take a good look around!¡± chen fei stood up, tidied up his things in the room, placed them into his spatial grid, and then left the courtyard. a quarter of an hour later, chen fei appeared in feng xiupu¡¯s courtyard. after a brief moment, he left. chen fei didn¡¯t return to the true transmission peak; instead, he left the mountain directly, departed from the primordial sword sect, and headed towards the direction of immortal cloud city. ¡°chen fei has left the sect? as per the previous arrangement, it¡¯s up to you to protect him.¡± qu qingsheng smiled upon hearing the report from wu guangyin. naturally, disciples like chen fei needed to be well protected by the primordial sword sect. having an aperture tempering realm expert to watch over him would help prevent certain incidents. wu guangyin nodded and vanished on the spot. an hour later, wu guangyin reappeared before qu qingsheng, his brows slightly furrowed. ¡°has chen fei returned?¡± qu qingsheng asked with surprise when he saw wu guangyin. ¡°chen fei has masked his aura, and i lost track of him!¡± wu guangyin wore an incredulous expression on his face. an aperture tempering realm expert like him had somehow lost track of a visceral tempering realm disciple. qu qingsheng¡¯s brows furrowed, and he quickly moved towards the courtyard where feng xiupu resided. chen fei deliberately concealing his aura meant he likely had more than a simple trip to immortal cloud city in mind. qu qingsheng was concerned and wanted to get a clear explanation from feng xiupu. ten days later. chen fei masked his aura, disguising himself as a bone tempering realm warrior. he followed an immortal cloud trading caravan as it departed from the city. their next stop? apricot fen city! Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Eight Feet Tall, Eight Feet Waist chapter 226: eight feet tall, eight feet waist translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°big brother chen, i¡¯ve just heated up some wine. would you like a bit?¡± at night, the entire caravan camped to rest. chen fei sat by the campfire, gazing absentmindedly at the distant sky. chu lan approached chen fei cautiously and handed him a warm wine jug. ¡°thank you!¡± chen fei turned his head to look at chu lan, a slight smile on his face. ¡°i also have some jerky over there, big brother chen. let me fetch some for you.¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s smile, chu lan blushed slightly, lowered her head shyly, and hurriedly ran towards a nearby campfire. chen fei¡¯s smile stirred something in chu lan¡¯s heart. since she first saw chen fei in the caravan, she hoped to see his face every day and even have conversations with him. however, due to her reserved nature, chu lan only dared to appear in front of chen fei briefly before quickly retreating. she would then find another reason to approach chen fei again. this pattern repeated for two whole days. ¡°all, where¡¯s my wine? lan lan, have you seen grandpa¡¯s wine?¡± chu wennian came back with some firewood, only to find that the place where the wine had been warming was now empty. ¡°grandpa, you¡¯re already so old. it¡¯s not good for your health to drink alcohol.¡± chu lan rushed forward upon hearing her grandfather¡¯s call. ¡°what nonsense! your grandpa is still hale and hearty. what¡¯s wrong with having a little drink!¡± chu wennian complained discontentedly and glanced past chu lan, looking at chen fei not far away. he spotted a wine jug by chen fei¡¯s side. the appearance and style of the jug were unmistakably his! chu wennian¡¯s eyes widened, and he walked towards chen fei with a hint of frustration. chu lan, seeing her grandfather¡¯s actions, was too startled to even grab the jerky, and she quickly followed. ¡°young man, how¡¯s the taste of this wine?¡± chu wennian plopped down directly at the spot diagonally across from chen fei and picked up the wine jug from the ground. with satisfaction, he aimed the jug¡¯s spout at his mouth. the wine poured out of the jug¡¯s spout, releasing a faint wine fragrance. it wasn¡¯t some expensive wine; there were even some sediments in it. but looking at chu wennian¡¯s expression, it seemed as though he was savoring the finest nectar. ¡°grandpa, that¡¯s the wine i gave to big brother chen. why did you take it?¡± chu lan saw chu wennian downing the wine and grew a bit anxious. she had specifically prepared that wine for chen fei, and now her own grandfather had taken it without realizing. she didn¡¯t know if chen fei would blame her for this. chu lan fidgeted with her clothes, stealing a glance at chen fei. he continued to wear a gentle smile, showing no signs of displeasure or anger. ¡°senior chu!¡± chen fei gave a slight bow to chu wennian. ¡°all, good wine!¡± chu wennian, afraid that chen fei might ask for a share, downed the entire jug in one go. he then let out a satisfied belch and placed the wine jug aside. ¡°it¡¯s a bit scarce, but when we reach apricot fen city, i¡¯ll treat you to a proper drink.¡± ¡°you¡¯re too kind, senior chu,¡± chen fei replied with a smile. seeing chen fei¡¯s calm demeanor and his continuous smile, a smile also appeared on chu wennian¡¯s face. aside from his exceptionally handsome appearance, which had inadvertently charmed his precious granddaughter, chu wennian¡¯s impression of chen fei had been quite positive during these days of interaction. calm and composed, as if nothing could rush him. with the right opportunity, such temperament could indeed lead to achievements. the only issue was that chen fei¡¯s cultivation wasn¡¯t particularly outstanding. in his twenties and at the bone tempering realm, it wasn¡¯t bad, but it wasn¡¯t remarkable either. having spent many years in immortal cloud city, chu wennian had seen numerous talented martial artists. especially in the immortal cloud sword sect, someone like chen fei, who hadn¡¯t even been granted an entry opportunity at his age, would likely need to try his luck with smaller sects. ¡°actually, you should stay in immortal cloud city. there are more opportunities there. your name is chen fei, right? have you heard about someone with the same name in primordial sword sect? he¡¯s managed to secure the second position in the true transmission of immortal cloud sword sect recently.¡± chu wennian looked at chen fei and offered advice with good intentions. life in immortal cloud city might be competitive, but it also offered more chances. in other smaller cities, comfort was achievable, but the path of martial arts would likely be quite limited. ¡°i know, i know! that guy named chen fei is said to have a face full of beard, a height of eight feet, and a waist also eight feet!¡± chu lan exclaimed excitedly from the side. even though some time had passed since chen fei¡¯s encounter with shen tu cang, it was still a topic that came up occasionally in conversation. after all, he was the most outstanding among the true transmission disciples of the primordial sword sect in many years. such a slightly legendary topic easily piqued people¡¯s interest. ¡°eight feet tall, with an eight feet waist?¡± hearing his own image described by an outsider for the first time, chen fei was somewhat bewildered. how did this description come about? his appearance seemed to vary quite a bit. ¡°yes, and he¡¯s so ugly too.¡± chu lan imagined someone with a height and waist both being eight feet and shivered slightly. she discreetly measured chen fei with her eyes and concluded that big brother chen was certainly more handsome. ¡°the most important thing for a martial artist is strength. whether they¡¯re ugly or not, what¡¯s the big deal!¡± chu wennian scolded his granddaughter with displeasure upon seeing her expression. chu lan made a face at her grandfather and skipped back playfully. she wanted to check if the jerky was ready to be taken, so she could give it to big brother chen to eat later. ¡°i have some matters to attend to in apricot fen city. i¡¯ll be returning to immortal cloud city afterward.¡± chen fei, seeing chu wennian¡¯s well-intentioned advice, couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°at your age, cultivation is the most important. i didn¡¯t realize that back in my day, and now that i¡¯m quite old, my cultivation is only at the marrow tempering realm. sigh!¡± chu wennian sighed as he spoke. he had once been quite dashing, but then he met chu lan¡¯s grandmother. thinking of her grandmother, chu wennian was lost in memories. as chu wennian spoke halfway, he suddenly paused. chen fei looked up, observing chu wennian¡¯s expression. seeing that he wasn¡¯t being interrupted but rather allowed to eat his rations in peace, chen fei continued eating. it had been two days since the caravan left immortal cloud city, and surprisingly, the current route was exactly the same as the one chen fei had taken from apricot fen city when he first arrived. at first, chen fei found this a bit perplexing, as during his previous journey, he had encountered a peculiar person dressed as a bride on the road. logically, they should have avoided that person, as oddities usually indicated danger. of course, it could also be seen as an opportunity. if one¡¯s strength was formidable enough, they could overcome the oddity and often gain valuable items. for instance, peculiar artifacts with unique abilities or enigmatic pearls that enhanced the potency of medicines. however, the immortal cloud caravan was primarily involved in trading and profiting from price differences between various cities. eliminating oddities wasn¡¯t part of the caravan¡¯s plans. it wasn¡¯t until an hour ago that the caravan guards informed everyone that they might encounter an oddity the following day. they advised everyone to ignore it entirely, as any incident that might occur wouldn¡¯t concern the caravan in any way. it was only after chen fei paid a bit of money to the guards that he understood. initially, the caravan had indeed changed its route to avoid the oddity, as that was the safest approach. but unexpectedly, even on the alternate route, they had come across another oddity, and this one seemed even stronger. the immortal cloud caravan had a vast amount of cargo, necessitating the use of major roads; otherwise, it would be impossible to transport all the goods. in the end, they had no choice but to revert to their original route. at most, they¡¯d navigate around the potential oddity when they reached that point. and this method proved effective after several months of travel, as there were no issues encountered. otherwise, had they truly faced difficulties, the immortal cloud caravan might have alerted the immortal cloud sword sect and had a marrow tempering realm expert sent over to eliminate the oddity. one day later, chen fei sat in a carriage, and from a distance, he spotted the hill slope with the thatched cottage upon it. the sight still left a deep impression on him. ¡°young man, don¡¯t look and close your eyes quickly!¡± seeing chen fei gazing outside, others within the carriage whispered to remind him. simultaneously, the voices of the caravan guards outside were heard, shouting for everyone to close their eyes and focus their minds. chen fei wasn¡¯t stubborn; he withdrew his gaze and closed his eyes. perhaps due to chen fei¡¯s strong mental power, a faint murmur seemed to echo by his ears. it was barely audible, requiring focused attention to perceive, yet at the same time, it was almost impossible to hear anything at all. chen fei hadn¡¯t heard such murmurs during his first passage through this area. ¡°clang!¡± a sound, as resonant as the tolling of a great bell, reverberated from the center of the caravan, just like chen fei had heard during his initial journey. at first, chen fei hadn¡¯t understood the meaning of this bell sound, but now he realized that it was a spirit artifact, a genuine one. the person who triggered it wasn¡¯t an aperture tempering realm expert, but rather someone in the visceral tempering realm. similar to xiao liling of sunken water pavilion, who hadn¡¯t yet reached the aperture tempering realm but could proficiently control a spirit artifact. though the wealthy immortal cloud caravan couldn¡¯t afford to have aperture tempering realm experts stationed with them, they could deploy a spirit artifact to keep things in check. the faint murmur chen fei had sensed disappeared and dissipated beneath the toll of the bell, as if it had never existed. simultaneously, the caravan began to accelerate, and after several moments, the entire caravan gradually resumed its previous pace. the rest of the journey passed without incident. chen fei spent most of his time cultivating silently within the carriage. currently, he wasn¡¯t practicing any techniques; his main focus was erasing the obsessions outside his apertures. if this obsession weren¡¯t outside his apertures, given chen fei¡¯s current level of mental power, it wouldn¡¯t have taken several years to erase it. unfortunately, the obsession resided outside his apertures. before the apertures were truly opened, they were extremely fragile. a slight mistake could damage them and hinder advancement to the aperture tempering realm. this was why disciples of various sects endured many years of hardship without daring to make reckless attempts. inner sect disciples exhausted all their efforts but often ended up failing in the end. because it was truly too difficult. chu lan would occasionally find an excuse to chat with chen fei, but the conversation would usually end after a few sentences, causing her to blush and hurriedly run away under chen fei¡¯s gaze. this left chen fei somewhat puzzled. was his face truly that captivating? chu wennian had given up on persuading his granddaughter, as he could tell that chen fei had no ulterior motives toward her. upon reaching apricot fen city, both sides would part ways.. Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Meeting an Old Friend Again chapter 227: meeting an old friend again translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ten days flew by, and the city walls of apricot fen city were now visible in the distance. the journey had been relatively safe, and the immortal cloud caravan had taken all necessary precautions. it must be said that traveling with the caravan provided a sense of security. the price was a bit steep, requiring five hundred taels, but no one had any objections. when chen fei had traveled from apricot fen city to immortal cloud city, the ticket price had been one thousand taels. now, traveling from immortal cloud city to apricot fen city, the price was directly halved. according to chen fei¡¯s estimation, if he were to travel from apricot fen city back to immortal cloud city in the future, the price would likely be one thousand taels again, or even a bit more expensive. the immortal cloud caravan had a keen understanding of human desires. chen fei bid farewell to chu wennian, and their brief ten days of companionship had forged a small bond. however, their destinations were different, and in apricot fen city, they would have to part ways. ¡°brother chen, farewell!¡± chu lan¡¯s eyes were teary as she waved vigorously at chen fei, her reluctance welling up in her chest. she felt like bursting into tears. chu lan knew that this parting would likely be a lifetime separation. ¡°farewell!¡± chen fei waved his hand, and as the caravan moved further away, he also left his spot and found an inn to stay in. according to chen fei¡¯s plan, he would spend a few days in apricot fen city, gather information, and inquire about the current situation in the area. if possible, he wanted to learn everything he could about the situation in pingyin county as well. when chen fei had left apricot fen city, pingyin county had already been engulfed by evil. now, it was unclear whether it had become a forbidden area or if other changes had occurred. chen fei had no intention of going to pingyin county. the village where the original body was from was quite a distance away from pingyin county and was remote enough to potentially escape the strange calamity. early the next morning, chen fei maneuvered through the alleys of apricot fen city and eventually stopped in front of a shop. ¡°sir, what kind of information are you looking for?¡± as he entered the shop and took a seat, the innkeeper greeted him with a friendly smile. observing the surroundings, chen fei noticed that the decor was reminiscent of the same kind of shop he had visited before. yes, the place where chen fei came to buy information this time was a branch of the shop that was destroyed after chi defeng was captured. there were a few similar shops in apricot fen city. ¡°have there been any recent dangers or anomalies around apricot fen city, such as evil occurrences?¡± chen fei straightforwardly asked, a question that easily revealed he was an outsider. however, there were many newcomers in apricot fen city now, and many were refugees. chen fei¡¯s situation was not that unusual. besides, with chen fei¡¯s current strength, he was in apricot fen city, not immortal cloud city. in many situations, he didn¡¯t need to worry too much. ¡°fifty taels!¡± the innkeeper thought for a moment and quoted a price. chen fei didn¡¯t haggle, but instead took fifty taels from his sleeve and placed them on the table, pushing them towards the innkeeper. the innkeeper¡¯s smile grew wider, and he tapped the table with his fingers. after a moment, a folded piece of paper was passed from the back room and into chen fei¡¯s hands. chen fei unfolded the paper and carefully examined its contents. after a while, he looked up from the paper. compared to when he had left, the changes in the surroundings of apricot fen city were not significant; there hadn¡¯t emerged any particularly powerful anomalies. the only notable difference was a cave that had appeared dozens of miles away. anyone who entered it had not come out again. even martial artists, including those in the marrow tempering realm, had not been exempt from this outcome. fortunately, that cave was not on the same path chen fei would take to return to pingyin county, so it wouldn¡¯t cause him any additional trouble. ¡°have you got the latest news about pingyin county and its surroundings?¡± chen fei looked at the innkeeper. ¡°yes, two hundred taels!¡± the innkeeper was somewhat surprised by chen fei¡¯s question but didn¡¯t inquire further. in this line of business, it was common to listen more and ask fewer questions nowadays. in the past, it hadn¡¯t been this cautious, but with the increasing number of people arriving in apricot fen city, powerful warriors had also become more frequent. a branch of the shop had been wiped out both above and below a few months ago. the killer had eventually been found, and the mastermind behind the shop had killed the killer on the spot. however, this didn¡¯t bring all the people from that branch back to life. chen fei promptly handed over two hundred taels. after a moment, another piece of paper was passed to him. chen fei unfolded it and examined its contents carefully. compared to the previous information, the contents about pingyin county were much more substantial. after a quick read, chen fei nodded to the innkeeper, left the shop, and made his way slowly to the inn. there was nobody left in pingyin county; it remained shrouded in anomalies. in a time of peace and prosperity, as soon as such a situation occurred, the imperial court would have dispatched troops and experts to eliminate the anomalies in pingyin county on the spot. unfortunately, the current era was one of chaos, and the imperial court was preoccupied with various rebellious forces, leaving no time to deal with this remote county. with the imperial court¡¯s neglect, the rebel forces were even less inclined to intervene, turning the county into a world of anomalies. it was unclear whether this rapid growth of the anomaly¡¯s power was due to the absorption of the entire population of pingyin county. according to the information, the scope covered by the anomaly¡¯s influence was gradually expanding. ¡°has it reached the second-tier anomaly?¡± similar to the tiers of demonic beasts, a second-tier anomaly would correspond to the marrow tempering realm in terms of martial artists, equivalent to the level of the anomaly in the strange wind realm where chen fei had been before. fortunately, the area currently affected by the anomaly¡¯s influence hadn¡¯t extended to the village where chen fei¡¯s original body was located. if he were to explore now, he wouldn¡¯t clash with the anomaly in pingyin county. chen fei was making plans to set off for the village in the next day or two. he wanted to dissipate the lingering obsessions outside his aperture sooner, enabling him to breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm. while the visceral tempering realm was not weak, chen fei felt safer with the cultivation level of the aperture tempering realm. as he walked through the bustling streets, just as he was about to step across the threshold of the inn, his footsteps halted in place. his gaze was now focused on the faces of two individuals, a hint of surprise in his expression. ling hanjun, the bandit leader from pingyin county, who later joined the rebel forces, had clashed with chen fei before. with chen fei¡¯s strength at the time, he was clearly no match for ling hanjun. so, back then, chen fei had merely used his bow and arrows to take down a few of ling hanjun¡¯s subordinates. aside from ling hanjun, chen fei also spotted dan xiang, the personal maidservant of zhang sinan, the young lady of the zhang family in pingyin county. since pingyin county had been engulfed by the anomaly, chen fei had assumed that the people there were mostly in danger. however, dan xiang and ling hanjun seemed to be unharmed. it was likely that zhang sinan, the young lady of the zhang family, was also safe. what puzzled chen fei, though, was how these two seemingly unrelated individuals could now be together. dan xiang seemed to have gone out to buy things, and ling hanjun might be acting as her guard? besides the two, there were a few servants cautiously following behind. however, after a moment, these individuals disappeared from chen fei¡¯s sight. chen fei pondered for a moment before discreetly trailing after them. chen fei wasn¡¯t particularly curious about dan xiang or zhang sinan. at this moment, he was more intrigued by ling hanjun, the former bandit leader. half an hour later, chen fei watched as dan xiang and her companions entered the xu family mansion. his expression was somewhat odd. how were they connected to the xu family? chen fei still remembered xu wangliang, who had been vigorously hunting him and chi defeng in apricot fen city, but the matter had eventually been left unresolved. chen fei hadn¡¯t expected to encounter so many familiar faces just two days after arriving in apricot fen city. chen fei glanced at the xu family¡¯s courtyard, his figure shimmered, and he disappeared from the spot. ¡°miss, i¡¯m back.¡± dan xiang entered a courtyard, where zhang sinan was practicing with a longsword. the sword moved nimbly in the courtyard, radiating a sharp brilliance. after a while, the sword¡¯s movements gradually ceased. ¡°have you bought everything?¡± zhang sinan took the handkerchief that dan xiang handed over, wiping the sweat from her forehead. ¡°some items were out of stock, so i¡¯ll have to go again in a few days,¡± dan xiang shook her head. zhang sinan nodded without further questioning. instead, she resumed her practice, showing no sign of wanting to rest. hidden in the shadows, chen fei stood with no trace of his presence, resembling a lifeless log. without witnessing this with his own eyes, one would never discover a living person standing there. chen fei observed zhang sinan and dan xiang in the courtyard. zhang sinan¡¯s cultivation had already reached the peak of the bone tempering realm, and she was only a step away from entering the marrow tempering realm. in apricot fen city, if zhang sinan could reach the marrow tempering realm, she could be considered young and promising. chen fei was indeed curious about the relationship between zhang sinan and dan xiang, but his curiosity was superficial. he didn¡¯t have any intention of prying further, nor did he plan to reveal himself to the two women. back in pingyin county, after chen fei had rejected dan xiang¡¯s request, zhang xianping had come to kill him. considering zhang xianping¡¯s behavior, who didn¡¯t value others¡¯ lives, it seemed he had taken matters into his own hands and tried to kill anyone uncooperative to set an example for other zhang family subordinates. however, regardless of the situation, chen fei¡¯s connection with the zhang family had disappeared after that day. in another person¡¯s shoes, they might have rushed forward and killed the two on the spot. but chen fei wasn¡¯t inclined to kill! chen fei took one last look at zhang sinan and dan xiang, his figure shimmered, and he vanished from the spot. throughout, zhang sinan and dan xiang remained oblivious to the fact that a former acquaintance had once been here. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, following the guidance of his senses. he arrived in front of a room, pushed the door open, and entered. ling hanjun was resting in the room. as he heard the door open, his brows furrowed in displeasure. ling hanjun disliked uninvited guests who entered without permission. the household servants wouldn¡¯t dare to act like this, only those who served as guards would. however, when ling hanjun turned to look at chen fei and saw his face, he was taken aback. chen fei¡¯s appearance was too unfamiliar; he hadn¡¯t seen him among the guards before. an assassin? seeing chen fei¡¯s calm demeanor as he approached step by step, ling hanjun hesitated for a moment. chen fei¡¯s expression seemed far too composed, like a young master from one of the families in apricot fen city, who was deliberately trying to tease him. ¡°stop, who are you!¡± years of life in the green forest had made ling hanjun¡¯s temperament extremely volatile and cautious. chen fei¡¯s gradual approach caused ling hanjun¡¯s eyes to narrow, and he couldn¡¯t help but speak in a low voice. chen fei didn¡¯t say a word. in a matter of steps, he was standing in front of ling hanjun, his hand reaching for ling hanjun¡¯s neck. ¡°how bold!¡± for someone with the same cultivation level in the bone tempering realm, chen fei dared to attack him barehanded. ling hanjun¡¯s long knife suddenly glowed, swinging toward chen fei¡¯s neck. before the blade could strike, it froze in mid-air. as if teleporting, chen fei¡¯s hand had already clamped down on ling hanjun¡¯s neck. despite ling hanjun¡¯s intense struggle, he found himself unable to move. life and death now hung in the balance, determined by chen fei¡¯s whim. terror filled ling hanjun¡¯s eyes. the opponent wasn¡¯t just in the bone tempering realm! Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Guanzhou Mountain chapter 228: guanzhou mountain translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ling hanjun had been in the bone tempering realm himself, and he had even been one of the most exceptional practitioners in that realm. however, when he faced chen fei, he couldn¡¯t manage to get past a single move. alternatively, it could be said that in front of chen fei, ling hanjun felt like an ordinary person with no knowledge of martial arts, completely devoid of any resistance. ¡°can we have a proper conversation now?¡± chen fei calmly looked at ling hanjun and inquired. this was their second meeting, and the time between the two encounters hadn¡¯t been very long, not even two years had passed. for cultivators, especially independent ones, two years was quite short so short that their cultivation might have remained stagnant. ling hanjun¡¯s cultivation had almost remained stagnant. when chen fei had encountered ling hanjun in pingyin county, the latter had been at the peak of the bone tempering realm. two years had elapsed, and his cultivation was still the same. but this was the norm for many independent cultivators. without good techniques and resources, reaching the bone tempering realm was already considered remarkable talent. most couldn¡¯t even reach the bone tempering realm, much like the guards of many clans, whose cultivation only reached the body tempering realm. for independent cultivators who reached the bone tempering realm and progressed further to the marrow tempering realm they became high-level combatants in many places. their treatment and access to resources underwent significant changes. unfortunately, many independent cultivators remained stuck in the bone tempering realm for their entire lives. ¡°e-elder¡­ is there something you¡¯d like to ask? i will certainly share all that i know, holding nothing back!¡± ling hanjun nervously swallowed and responded. even though chen fei¡¯s expression appeared calm and devoid of any killing intent, ling hanjun had no doubt that a single wrong answer might mean not seeing tomorrow¡¯s sun. ¡°do you remember this piece of hide?¡± chen fei casually dropped the hide onto the ground, walked over to a chair, sat down, and simultaneously reached into his sleeve. in reality, he was taking out the hide of the dragon suppressing elephant from his spatial grid. he showed ling hanjun the side with the recorded technique. seeing the hide of the mythical beast in chen fei¡¯s hand, ling hanjun¡¯s eyes widened slightly. he had been incredibly familiar with this hide. after obtaining it years ago, ling hanjun had practically obsessed over comprehending the technique written on it, to the point of neglecting sleep and food. if a technique isn¡¯t properly learned, its details gradually fade from one¡¯s mind. even this alone had made ling hanjun realize that it was a genuinely profound art. for independent cultivators, the path of martial arts was exceedingly challenging. leaving aside pills and resources, just getting stuck on a technique had hindered countless individuals. ling hanjun¡¯s first martial technique to cultivate had been quite rudimentary. later, due to his fierce character and a bit of luck, he had acquired some better techniques and managed to elevate his cultivation to the bone tempering realm. however, progressing further to the marrow tempering realm had been an arduous task for ling hanjun. this hide¡¯s appearance had represented his hope to break through to the marrow tempering realm and even further, to the visceral tempering realm. unfortunately, no matter how hard ling hanjun had tried and how diligently he had pondered, he had never been able to truly grasp the essence of this technique. in the end, he had had no choice but to entrust the hide to his good friend, jian liang. he had hoped that together, they would be able to comprehend the technique. however, jian liang hadn¡¯t been able to make sense of it either, and he had even been killed in pingyin county, leading to the direct loss of the hide. for the sake of this hide, ling hanjun had wandered around pingyin county and had eventually joined a rebel army. yet, he still hadn¡¯t been able to find the hide. over a year, almost two years, had passed. ling hanjun had never expected that he would see this hide again today, in this place. what had puzzled ling hanjun, though, was why this person before him, who had been ridiculously strong, had known that the hide had something to do with him? ¡°hmm?¡± chen fei had noticed ling hanjun¡¯s silence and had raised his voice slightly. startled, ling hanjun had quickly lowered his head and had replied, ¡°i remember, i remember this hide. back then, 1 had even tried to comprehend the technique on it. however, my aptitude had been dull, and in the end, i had gained nothing from it.¡± ling hanjun dared not lie. since the other party had found him and displayed this hide, they must have deduced his connection to it. ¡°elder, where did you obtain this hide?¡± ling hanjun hesitated for a moment before voicing his inner doubts. ling hanjun was certain that he had never seen chen fei before. this skill, this realm of cultivation, if ling hanjun had encountered it, he would have surely remembered it. unfortunately, ling hanjun had no impression whatsoever of chen fei¡¯s face. although ling hanjun addressed chen fei as ¡°elder¡± now, he could feel that chen fei was likely quite young, at least younger than him. being so young yet so powerful, it was probably only disciples of prominent sects who possessed such potential. however, ling hanjun had always lived in a small area, so how could he have had the chance to encounter disciples from those major sects? ¡°how did you obtain this hide back then?¡± chen fei didn¡¯t answer ling hanjun¡¯s question because it wasn¡¯t necessary. today, chen fei had approached ling hanjun solely to find out the whereabouts of the subsequent techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant. the information recorded on this hide regarding the dragon suppressing elephant wasn¡¯t complete; only the part about restraining its body was present. there was no trace of the subsequent techniques for restraining its spirit and soul. when chen fei had started practicing the dragon suppressing elephant, he hadn¡¯t felt the loss of the missing parts too much. after all, he hadn¡¯t known how powerful this technique would become at the time. although the cost to simplify it was quite expensive ¨C a hefty sum of fifty thousand taels ¨C for many independent cultivators, it was an unattainable amount of money. at the time, this high cost had merely led chen fei to believe that the technique was likely valuable. having a complete set of techniques for restraining the body was still a good thing, after all. however, now that chen fei had completed the body tempering part of the dragon suppressing elephant to great completion, he could genuinely sense its immense power. even before achieving great completion, chen fei had recognized the extraordinary nature of the dragon suppressing elephant. among the three complete lineages of techniques within the primordial sword sect, chen fei believed that the body-restraining part of the dragon suppressing elephant was no less impressive than any of those lineages. in some aspects, it even surpassed them. previously, chen fei had been unable to change anything; he had only possessed a portion of the dragon suppressing elephant techniques, unable to produce the subsequent parts. however, encountering ling hanjun in apricot fen city had indeed surprised chen fei. in the past, chen fei had been able to achieve second place or even first place in the true transmission ranking of the immortal cloud sword sect. naturally, his mastery of the zhongyuan sword and the core soul energy couldn¡¯t be discounted. however, without the dragon suppressing elephant, chen fei would never have been able to reach that level. if he had the opportunity to obtain the subsequent techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant, chen fei would definitely try, even if it involved a certain level of risk. chen fei had a feeling that the subsequent parts of the dragon suppressing elephant techniques corresponded to practices beyond the aperture tempering realm. if he could acquire them, chen fei could continue advancing vigorously within the aperture tempering realm. chen fei didn¡¯t answer his own question, and naturally, ling hanjun didn¡¯t dare to get angry. he merely smiled awkwardly and replied, ¡°this hide, 1 obtained it back then from a cave on mount guanzhou in pingyin county.¡± ¡°mount guanzhou?¡± chen fei¡¯s heart stirred slightly. this mountain was located about twenty to thirty miles north of pingyin county. chen fei hadn¡¯t been there before, but he had heard about it. because mount guanzhou was near a major road, many caravans coming from other places passed through it on their way to pingyin county or elsewhere. it was a relatively significant transportation hub, which was also why there were quite a few bandits on mount guanzhou who specifically targeted passing caravans or ordinary people. the village where chen fei¡¯s original body had lived wasn¡¯t too far from mount guanzhou, about forty-five miles away. with chen fei¡¯s current pace, he could cross the distance quite quickly. ¡°where is that cave? do you still remember?¡± chen fei leaned slightly forward, looking at ling hanjun. a surge of pressure suddenly bore down on ling hanjun, as if in the next moment, he would be devoured. ¡°i remember, 1 remember¡­ it¡¯s just¡­¡± ling hanjun quickly nodded but hesitated halfway through his words, not daring to continue. ¡°just what?¡± chen fei¡¯s voice turned stern. ¡°a little over ten days ago, xu wangliang had already taken a group of people and gone there,¡± ling hanjun quickly lowered his head and spoke. ling hanjun had been able to join the xu family not only due to his peak bone tempering realm cultivation, which was useful to xu wangliang, but also because he had made a contribution: he had provided xu wangliang with the location of that cave. years ago, ling hanjun had stumbled upon that cave and obtained the hide from within. however, for several years afterward, ling hanjun hadn¡¯t dared to continue exploring the cave. inside it resided a pack of spider demons that congregated there. ling hanjun¡¯s cultivation had become insufficient for him to venture deeper into the cave. nevertheless, ling hanjun hadn¡¯t disclosed the location to anyone else. his plan had been to raise his cultivation and explore the cave with others in the future. unfortunately, ling hanjun hadn¡¯t been able to learn the techniques from the hide, and his cultivation hadn¡¯t improved significantly over the years either. after escaping pingyin county and arriving in apricot fen city, in pursuit of a better life, ling hanjun had aligned himself with xu wangliang and divulged this secret. initially, xu wangliang hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the cave; he had merely sent some people to investigate. however, the results of their investigation had been surprisingly positive ¨C the cave contained many highly-aged medicinal herbs. the spiders didn¡¯t eat those herbs at all; instead, they had helped preserve the herbs, allowing them to grow until now. ordinary cultivators couldn¡¯t handle those spider demons. xu wangliang had personally led expeditions several times with little success. they had even faced life-threatening situations. given no other choice, over ten days ago, xu wangliang had finally gathered a few friends who were also in the visceral tempering realm and set off for the cave once again. ¡°tak, tak, tak!¡± after hearing ling hanjun¡¯s account, chen fei lightly tapped the tabletop. it had been over ten days, and they still hadn¡¯t returned. it was possible that they were still in the cave. now, chen fei had two options: wait for xu wangliang and the others to return, then catch them by surprise, or have ling hanjun guide him directly to the cave. both options had their advantages and disadvantages, mainly due to the awkward timing. if it had been a few days earlier, chen fei would likely have charged straight in without hesitation. ¡°guide me. we¡¯re going to mount guanzhou today!¡± after contemplating for a moment, chen fei made a firm decision. if xu wangliang and the others returned early, there was a chance they could encounter each other on the way. even if they didn¡¯t, chen fei could head to the village where his original body had lived and dispel any lingering attachments.. Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Obsession Dissipation chapter 229: obsession dissipation translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation having waited anxiously inside apricot fen city actually seemed a bit too passive. given the formidable strength of the dragon suppressing elephant, the situation within that cave appeared to be far from simple. the outcome of whether xu wangliang¡¯s group could obtain the subsequent techniques remained uncertain. ¡°understood!¡± upon hearing that chen fei was going to mount guanzhou that day, ling hanjun didn¡¯t dare to voice any objections. at this point, he was at the mercy of others, and ling hanjun had no right to negotiate. half an hour later, chen fei and ling hanjun, riding two horses, left apricot fen city and headed towards the location of mount guanzhou in pingyin county. the speed of the horses couldn¡¯t compare to chen fei¡¯s current pace, but they were more energy-efficient. although chen fei¡¯s cultivation had been suppressed by ling hanjun, he was still much stronger than an ordinary person, making riding a horse easy for him. when chen fei had run from pingyin county to apricot fen city, it had taken him a full five days. riding back on a horse would naturally be much faster. of course, for the sake of safety, they had avoided that eerie mountain village. nonetheless, they had arrived at the foot of mount guanzhou two days later. throughout the two-day journey, they had encountered almost no signs of human presence. pingyin county had been remote to begin with, and after being occupied by the strange, it had become even more desolate. upon reaching the foot of mount guanzhou, there had actually been more traces of human activity. after all, it had been a transportation hub. instead of going to pingyin county, one could also pass through the foot of mount guanzhou to reach other places. ¡°you two, stop right there and hand over everything you have on you!¡± several arrows had suddenly shot towards chen fei, but he had easily brushed them aside. from concealed spots among the rocks on the side of the road, a dozen figures had emerged, each holding bows and arrows, aiming down at chen fei and ling hanjun. however, when they had seen chen fei casually deflect the arrows with his bare hands, these bandits had been suddenly startled. ¡°capture them and ask about the situation nearby.¡± chen fei had glanced at those dozen or so individuals. while they had looked somewhat robust, their cultivation levels had mostly been average, with only a few in the skin tempering realm. the leader had been in the body tempering realm. this level of cultivation wouldn¡¯t have been able to stop a larger merchant convoy. they had probably been stationed there to keep watch. seeing only chen fei and ling hanjun, they had immediately sprung into action. ¡°yes! feeling the seal on his cultivation slightly lifted, ling hanjun grinned, his figure flashed, and he charged toward the bandits. in just a moment, cries for mercy and begging for forgiveness had echoed from the bandits¡¯ side. chen fei had remained expressionless. these bandits had all spilled blood with their own hands. he had felt no sympathy for them. letting ling hanjun, a former bandit leader, deal with them had been quite fitting. after a moment, ling hanjun had returned to chen fei¡¯s side, holding two people in his hands. ling hanjun had considered attempting to escape just then, but the memory of chen fei capturing him a couple of days ago had made him abandon that thought. ling hanjun could have already imagined the consequences if he had escaped and then been recaptured. ¡°oh, great one, spare our lives, spare our lives! we were blind and offended you. we hoped you could forgive us, spare us insignificant ones.¡± the two bandits had knelt on the ground, desperately pleading, their faces wet with tears. ¡°about ten days ago, a few experts in the visceral tempering realm came here. did you know about this?¡± chen fei had looked at the two bandits and inquired. ¡°all, experts in the visceral tempering realm?¡± the two bandits were momentarily stunned. experts in the visceral tempering realm were rarely encountered and were usually only found in large merchant caravans. when encountering such caravans, the mountain bandits on mount guanzhou would all hide away and behave obediently, not daring to cross even half a step. ¡°has anything strange happened in the mountains recently?¡± seeing the expressions of the two, chen fei knew that they had absolutely no knowledge about xu wangliang¡¯s group. but that was understandable. practitioners in the visceral tempering realm could hide their presence so effectively that even cultivators in the bone tempering realm, which was inferior to their level, couldn¡¯t detect them. ¡°yes, yes, yes! towards the southern part of the mountain, there has been fog lately. a few of our brothers went in, but they haven¡¯t come out again.¡± the bandit quickly answered. ¡°the southern part?¡± chen fei looked up at ling hanjun. if ling hanjun¡¯s description of the location was accurate, that cave was indeed situated to the south of mount guanzhou. ¡°how long ago did the fog start appearing?¡± ¡°it seems¡­ it¡¯s been around ten days.¡± chen fei nodded, and then, riding his horse, continued forward. a moment later, ling hanjun caught up. he had already dealt with the two bandits. after a short while, chen fei and ling hanjun arrived at a location at the foot of a mountain. chen fei looked up, and halfway up the mountain, a circle of mist was indeed shrouding the area. the distance was a bit far, and chen fei couldn¡¯t sense it clearly. however, after observing for a while, he realized that the mist was consistently centered in one spot. he understood that the mist was indeed caused by a formation. ¡°elder, that cave is in that area.¡± ling hanjun whispered next to chen fei. chen fei didn¡¯t say anything. before coming here, he had considered that there might be something in that cave. he just hadn¡¯t anticipated that a formation would activate even before entering, concealing the surroundings. ¡°come with me to another place first, and then well come back.¡± chen fei thought for a moment and decided not to take the risk of entering immediately. after all, this place wasn¡¯t far from the village where the original chen fei had lived. he thought it might be a good idea to go there first and see if he could release the lingering attachments outside the cave¡¯s aperture. as for ling hanjun, chen fei intended to continue keeping him with him. once they entered the cave later, chen fei would need ling hanjun to precisely point out the location where the beast hide had been found originally. ¡°yes!¡± ling hanjun didn¡¯t dare to ask further questions and obediently followed behind chen fei. for now, ling hanjun¡¯s only hope was to perform well enough that chen fei might spare his life in the end, and that was all. despite the rugged road and sometimes even no path at all, chen fei and ling hanjun arrived at the village after a little over two hours. ling hanjun looked at the desolate village in front of him, feeling puzzled as he glanced at chen fei. he had no idea why chen fei had deliberately brought them here. in the midst of the chaotic dynasty, even smaller county towns were often taken over by rebel forces, and villages like this were sometimes plundered by bandits as well. the fact that they had managed to survive was extremely rare. clearly, this village hadn¡¯t escaped the fate of destruction either. judging by the extent of the desolation, it had likely happened quite some time ago. chen fei remained silent, dismounted, and tied the horses to a crooked-necked tree before taking steps into the village. ever since he had set eyes on the village, a strange sensation had been emanating from within chen fei¡¯s body. this sensation was subtle, akin to fleeting thoughts, easy to overlook. however, with his practice of the thousand origin heart locking technique, chen fei easily grasped this feeling, as it was a response rooted in the original chen fei¡¯s experiences here. the original soul had long dissipated, so there shouldn¡¯t have been any lingering attachments. yet, much like the attachments outside the aperture, many things were hard to explain. as chen fei walked through the village, collapsed courtyard walls, rotten beams, and shattered tiles all seemed to tell the stories of what had once transpired here. the feeling emanating from within chen fei gradually intensified. however, after reaching a certain point, it began to dissipate continuously. by the time chen fei reached the center of the village, the emotional aura from within him had completely vanished. throughout, chen fei¡¯s expression remained calm. in this moment, he seemed more like someone fulfilling another¡¯s final wishes. having traversed from the blue star to this world, the original soul¡¯s sudden death had given chen fei the chance to continue living. if it weren¡¯t for the aperture, chen fei wouldn¡¯t have known that the original soul had such lingering attachments. standing still, chen fei slowly closed his eyes. his spiritual power surged, and he quickly located the position of the aperture. gradually, chen fei¡¯s spiritual power approached the aperture, and in the next moment, it enveloped the aperture. the barrier that had blocked chen fei for a whole ten months vanished! ¡°thank you!¡± a thought flickered through chen fei¡¯s mind as he fulfilled one of the original soul¡¯s wishes. although he couldn¡¯t be said to have returned in glory, he had at least seen the final side of the village. however, the outcome for this village wasn¡¯t good. this was the current state of the world, an almost inevitable outcome. weakness had become an original sin. you didn¡¯t intend to infringe upon others, but they were always scheming against you, coveting everything you had! ling hanjun stood not far from chen fei, wondering if he had been mistaken. just a moment ago, ling hanjun felt as if chen fei¡¯s aura had undergone a slight change. however, that feeling had vanished quickly, leaving ling hanjun perplexed. chen fei opened his eyes, and a flash of light seemed to appear in them. the lingering attachment outside the aperture had dissipated, and chen fei¡¯s cultivation had long since reached the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm. at this moment, he was ready to make a breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm. however, the current circumstances were somewhat unsuitable. to achieve a breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm, he needed to open his aperture. but this process was gradual, especially for the first aperture. he had to find a safe place; otherwise, if he randomly attempted to break through and was disturbed halfway, the consequences could be disastrous. chen fei furrowed his brows slightly, hesitating between finding a safe place to gradually advance his cultivation or immediately heading to mount guanzhou to enter the cave and search for clues about the dragon suppressing elephant. if it weren¡¯t for xu wangliang¡¯s group being there, chen fei might have chosen to break through first. but because of their presence, he was concerned that something might happen to the subsequent techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant. if he were to lose the subsequent techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant because of this, it wouldn¡¯t just be a matter of regret. stabilizing the body, stabilizing the mind, stabilizing the soul! chen fei suspected that the subsequent techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant might include methods of cultivation at a higher realm than the aperture tempering realm. if that were indeed the case, the value of the dragon suppressing elephant would be immeasurable. ¡°let¡¯s head to mount guanzhou!¡± after pondering for a moment, chen fei addressed ling hanjun. chen fei decided to observe mount guanzhou again, this time from a closer distance, and then make a decision. ling hanjun was left a bit bewildered by chen fei¡¯s actions. they had just taken a look at a dilapidated village, and now they were rushing back to mount guanzhou. what was the plan? an hour later, the mist on the mountainside of mount guanzhou was already visible from a distance. in just a moment, they would reach the base of the mountain. suddenly, chen fei¡¯s head lifted, and he gazed toward the mountainside of mount guanzhou. a fluctuation surged from that direction, spreading over to their side.. Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: The Physical Body Is Corrupted chapter 230: the physical body is corrupted translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei turned his head to look at ling hanjun, noticing that ling hanjun showed no reaction to the fluctuations. chen fei remained composed, guiding his horse to the foot of guanzhou mountain. he lifted his gaze to the halfway point of the mountain. the mist there remained unchanged compared to before as if the earlier disturbance was merely an illusion. ling hanjun glanced at chen fei, awaiting his orders. let¡¯s go up the mountain!¡± releasing their horses, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he dashed towards the mountainside. ling hanjun didn¡¯t dare to lag behind and quickly followed. in just a moment, ling hanjun couldn¡¯t see chen fei¡¯s figure anymore. ling hanjun hesitated briefly, his face filled with conflict. this should be the best opportunity to escape. however, thinking about chen fei¡¯s displayed formidable strength earlier and the majority of his power currently sealed, ling hanjun let out a sigh. letting someone disappear from his sight like this meant that the other person had a method to deal with him. when ling llanjun was a bandit leader himself, he had various methods to control his subordinates, making them obedient and not daring to be disloyal. ling hanjun knew that chen fei must also possess similar methods. once he fell into chen fei¡¯s hands, there was no escaping. after a quarter of an hour, ling hanjun spotted chen fei on the mountainside. he saw chen fei standing before the mist, eyes closed as if sensing the mist ahead. cautiously, ling hanjun approached chen fei, making sure not to make a sound. ¡°come, follow me inside.¡± in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, chen fei¡¯s eyes opened. before ling hanjun could react, chen fei grabbed his shoulder and pulled him along, entering the mist together. all that met their eyes was an expanse of white, as if the whole world had boiled down to just themselves. it wasn¡¯t just their sight that was obscured; all their other senses were suppressed too. if it weren¡¯t for chen fei¡¯s grip on his shoulder, ling hanjun might have felt abandoned by the world. ling hanjun had never imagined that being captured one day could bring such a sense of security, it was almost crazy. with closed eyes, chen fei¡¯s vision didn¡¯t offer much assistance in this mist. not only his eyes, but his ears and sense of touch were all greatly hindered. only his core soul energy, a force transcending the body tempering realm, could remain unaffected by this mist. at this moment, the jade pendant in chen fei¡¯s embrace emitted a faint light, enhancing his mental perception. meanwhile, the thousand origin heart locking technique swiftly operated, allowing chen fei¡¯s core soul energy to agilely sense in all directions. after careful consideration, chen fei ultimately decided to enter the cave, to acquire the possible follow-up techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant. apart from his modest confidence in his current strength, he was certain that the peripheral mist couldn¡¯t obstruct him. ling hanjun now couldn¡¯t discern directions, not even the sense of time, as both were becoming muddled amidst the mist. he had lost track of how long he had been in the mist. however, chen fei knew that from stepping into the mist until now, approaching the entrance of the cave, not even a quarter of an hour had passed. as chen fei took a step forward, the white mist that had pervaded the surroundings suddenly blocked behind them, and the whole world became dynamic again. ling hanjun felt like he had just awakened from a dream, looking at the cave entrance before him, then back at the mist behind him, he couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. this feeling was too uncomfortable. although there was no physical pain, the mental pressure was so intense that ling hanjun wasn¡¯t feeling well. this time hadn¡¯t been long, and ling hanjun knew that chen fei was right beside him. if he had been alone and entered this mist, after a while, he might not end up lost and starving, but rather, he might end up taking his own life. ¡°is this the cave?¡± chen fei looked at the cave before him, not much different from other caves. at most, the entrance was smaller, preventing slightly larger wild beasts from entering. as a temporary shelter in the forest, this cave would be safer for spending the night. perhaps for this reason, ling hanjun had mistakenly entered this cave back then and had discovered the beast skin containing the records of the dragon suppressing elephant. ¡°yes, this is it.¡± ling hanjun examined it closely and nodded. the impression of this place was deeply ingrained in his memory due to the beast skin. let¡¯s go!¡± chen fei nodded, releasing his grip on ling hanjun¡¯s shoulder and giving him a glance. ling hanjun immediately understood and ignited the torch he carried. he took the lead, exploring the path for chen fei. bowing as they entered the cave, a slightly peculiar smell wafted into chen fei¡¯s nose. due to the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s influence, his senses were far more acute than an ordinary body tempering practitioner¡¯s. the cave was narrow and elongated, and after walking for dozens of meters, they reached its end. however, this wasn¡¯t the final destination. beside it, a newly created opening was evident, showing signs of being forcibly made. ¡°the first time i came here, we could only crawl through here,¡± ling hanjun whispered. chen fei nodded. clearly, this place had been expanded by xu wangliang and his group. crawling in and out was somewhat undignified, and if they encountered any danger, it would be troublesome during an escape. ling hanjun continued to lead the way, and upon entering the new passage, the space inside was noticeably larger than outside. the peculiar scent chen fei had detected earlier became stronger here. after advancing just a dozen meters, ling hanjun¡¯s footsteps came to a sudden halt. ahead lay the remains of a demon beast illuminated by the torchlight the spider demon ling hanjun had mentioned earlier. chen fei approached and saw that the fatal wound on the spider demon¡¯s body was on its head, crushed by tremendous force. even though a demon beast¡¯s vitality was tenacious, without its head, it was undoubtedly impossible to survive. ¡°how far is it from here to where you discovered the beast skin?¡± chen fei inquired. ¡°just a few dozen meters ahead.¡± ling hanjun pointed forward and spoke softly, ¡°i initially wanted to explore here and see if there was anything else valuable, but 1 was scared off by those spider demons and didn¡¯t dare to come back.¡± chen fei nodded without speaking, and ling hanjun wisely closed his mouth, continuing to move forward. the distance of a few dozen meters passed quickly, and this time they didn¡¯t encounter any spider demon remains. ling hanjun stopped his steps and pointed to a stone sphere on the upper right. ¡°in the middle of that stone sphere, there¡¯s a crack. the beast skin was stuck in there, revealing a bit of it. i sensed something unusual and went up to check, discovering the beast skin,¡± ling hanjun explained. chen fei looked up, his figure flickering, and he arrived in front of the stone sphere. from this elevated position, he indeed saw a crevice in the middle of the stone sphere. chen fei stepped forward and carefully observed the stone sphere. its appearance was undoubtedly man-made, and the insertion of the beast skin was probably intentional. the stone sphere was rather conspicuous, contrasting with its surroundings. as long as one paid a little attention, they would notice something amiss. ling llanjun had discovered the beast skin just like that. chen fei examined the stone sphere but didn¡¯t find any other useful clues. sensing with his core soul energy, he found that the interior of the stone sphere was still made of soil and rocks, without any extra contents. there were no other restrictions nor any connection with the cave. after thinking for a moment, chen fei placed his hand on the stone sphere. a tremendous force surged, causing a massive crack to instantly appear on the surface of the stone sphere, which then shattered into countless small pieces. still, there was nothing inside. this finally dispelled chen fei¡¯s doubts. ¡°continue walking,¡± chen fei said in a deep voice, returning to ling hanjun¡¯s side. ¡°yes!¡± ling hanjun nodded and proceeded ahead. however, he became even more cautious than before, because he was entirely unfamiliar with the upcoming path. moreover, the spider demons inside the cave were likely piled up ahead. one careless move could lead him straight into their mouths. yet, the unexpected happened. the path ahead was not dangerous at all. aside from the frequent appearance of spider demon remains on the ground, there was nothing else of note. ling llanjun thought of xu wangliang and his group. it seemed that any danger had been dealt with by them. looking at the spider demon remains, chen fei sensed that these spider demons were of relatively average strength from the residual aura. at least compared to the peak-level demon beasts encountered in the secret realm, these spider demons were much less formidable. they might be quite challenging for body refining practitioners, but for dirty refining practitioners, especially multiple ones, dealing with these spider demons shouldn¡¯t be too difficult. ¡°bang bang bang¡­¡± after walking for several dozen meters, collision sounds suddenly came faintly from a distance. several dozen meters away. xu wangliang and his group were currently circling in a formation, continuously attacking a barrier. in the middle of this barrier, a figure was sitting cross-legged. upon closer inspection, the figure was already devoid of any aura, their clothes tattered, yet their physical body remained relatively intact. in front of this corpse was a black box. apart from the box, there was nothing else. xu wangliang¡¯s group kept attacking the barrier, attempting to break it and acquire the black box. the person inside the barrier had clearly died many years ago. being able to preserve the physical body without decay for so many years required an extremely profound cultivation level to achieve. regardless of whether the black box contained techniques or manuals, it was undoubtedly a treasure to be valued by someone of such strength. possessing such a treasure might offer them a chance to break through their current boundaries. xu wangliang and the others were all at the peak of the visceral tempering realm. however, they were getting older and had no chance of breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. but perhaps the treasure within the black box could change that? on the path of martial arts, as long as there¡¯s hope, no one would willingly remain stagnant. especially when it involves a treasure that could potentially lead to breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. the difference between the aperture tempering realm and the visceral tempering realm might seem to be just a realm apart, but in terms of combat prowess and status, they are worlds apart. xu wangliang and his group would undoubtedly seize such an opportunity without hesitation.. Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: One Sword Shocks the Soul chapter 231: one sword shocks the soul translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the action of attacking the barrier had been ongoing for two days. previously, xu wangliang and several others were gradually luring and killing the spider spirits, a process that took a considerable amount of time. although the time spent was quite long, the results were excellent. all the spider spirits within the entire cave were individually slain by the six of them. even the final and strongest spider spirit couldn¡¯t pose any threat to them. apart from minor injuries, the six of them suffered almost no losses and even obtained many high-quality medicinal herbs with considerable age. and the discovery of the final body here was a tremendous surprise. xu wangliang and his companions hadn¡¯t anticipated finding such valuable items here. however, it was regrettable that no matter how they attacked, they couldn¡¯t break the barrier. the barrier remained unmoved. this simultaneously stirred excitement and impatience within xu wangliang and his companions. they understood that this barrier was a formation, and they had tried to locate the nodes of this formation, hoping to destroy the nodes first and thereby break the barrier without direct attacks. unfortunately, xu wangliang and his companions had little knowledge about formations and couldn¡¯t discern where this barrier drew its power from. in the end, they had to resort to the most brute force approach, directly assaulting the barrier in an attempt to shatter it and access the black box within. the only relief the six of them felt was that this barrier lacked offensive capabilities; it only provided protection. otherwise, given the formidable formation set up, fatalities would have been inevitable. they had dared to relentlessly attack only after realizing the non-offensive nature of the barrier. nonetheless, the results were meager, causing frustration. ¡°who¡¯s there!¡± suddenly, kou renji turned to look behind, loudly questioning while ceasing his actions. it¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s me.¡± ling hanjun awkwardly took a few steps forward, bowing slightly to kou renji and his companions in a subservient manner. he had no choice but to lower his stance since all present were experts at the visceral tempering realm who could easily kill him. ¡°why are you here!¡± kou renji¡¯s brows furrowed as he recognized this person. initially, in apricot fen city, kou renji had specifically brought ling hanjun to inquire about various matters. however, later, considering ling hanjun¡¯s weak strength, which could potentially hinder them, kou renji had instructed ling hanjun to stay within the city. now, how had he ended up here? ¡°why are you here? didn¡¯t 1 tell you to stay in the city?¡± xu wangliang scolded in a low voice. ¡°i¡­ i¡­¡± ling hanjun didn¡¯t know how to respond and looked somewhat helpless towards the rear. emerging from the shadows, a figure gradually approached it was chen fei. ling hanjun had previously warned chen fei that xu wangliang and the others were all at the visceral tempering realm, and there were many of them. directly approaching them could lead to severe conflicts. ling hanjun wouldn¡¯t mind if chen fei died, as that would free him from his predicament. however, if he got caught in the middle, he might also be killed in the conflict, which would be a great injustice. ¡°who are you!¡± the six of them became vigilant all of a sudden. they had only sensed ling hanjun¡¯s presence and hadn¡¯t noticed that there was someone else behind him. the fact that this person¡¯s aura remained so concealed was enough to astonish them. however, despite their vigilance, xu wangliang and his companions weren¡¯t particularly worried. there were six of them in the visceral tempering realm, and all of them were at the peak of that realm. with such cultivation levels, who would dare challenge them unless they were in the aperture tempering realm! chen fei didn¡¯t respond to xu wangliang¡¯s question. instead, he gazed at the body seated cross-legged on the ground and the black box. chen fei¡¯s eyes gleamed faintly. based on what he had just seen, it was highly likely that the black box contained the follow-up techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant. this place seemed to be searching for a successor to this technique on behalf of the body, as if the body were seeking a heir for the dragon suppressing elephant. ¡°how audacious!¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s disregard for them, kou renji, who was already infuriated by the barrier, burst into laughter. he swiftly moved forward and was now standing before chen fei, aiming a slash at his neck. chen fei¡¯s appearance seemed to be that of someone in their early twenties. achieving the aperture tempering realm at such an age was regarded as an extraordinarily gifted existence in their eyes. the aperture tempering realm? in the aperture tempering realm, the apertures and vital energy resonated, emitting an aura and momentum that could be sensed from afar. yet, neither kou renji nor his six companions could detect this aura from chen fei. however, kou renji was not careless. the strike was more of a test, with thirty percent of his strength directed forward and seventy percent held back in his hand. if any situation arose, he could change tactics or retreat without any issues. ¡°clang!¡± the qianyuan sword was unsheathed, and a black aura quickly spread over its blade. a profound momentum surged from chen fei¡¯s body. in the next moment, the qianyuan sword swung towards kou renji¡¯s longsword. ¡°shit!¡± as soon as the qianyuan sword was drawn, kou renji¡¯s expression changed drastically. the presence emanating from chen fei and the sword was enough to make kou renji¡¯s soul tremble. kou renji dared not block the strike and desperately tried to retreat, only to find that a force field had unknowingly pressed down on him. while it was possible to break free, it would take time. unfortunately, chen fei didn¡¯t grant that time; the qianyuan sword was already within reach. xu wangliang and the others¡¯ expressions also changed dramatically. they swiftly moved toward chen fei, attempting to rescue kou renji. however, xu wangliang and his companions were still some distance away from chen fei. this distance might be negligible in normal circumstances, but now it seemed like an insurmountable gap. ¡°boom!¡± a massive explosion resounded. kou renji, along with his sword, was forcefully smashed into the ground. the entire cave trembled slightly, and a pit had formed on the ground. kou renji lay motionless in the pit. with a single sword strike, kou renji, who had reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm, was slain on the spot. this strike also stunned the remaining people, including ling hanjun, who had previously held chen fei in high regard. ling hanjun was amazed at chen fei¡¯s power, but he hadn¡¯t anticipated chen fei¡¯s strength to reach such an astonishing level. a single sword had claimed the life of a peak visceral tempering realm warrior. ¡°who are you!¡± xu wangliang and the others huddled together, seemingly trying to withstand the impact of chen fei¡¯s strike. even though he wasn¡¯t in the aperture tempering realm, the power he displayed was so exaggerated that xu wangliang and his companions couldn¡¯t comprehend it. how could there be such a vast difference in strength among practitioners of the same realm? ¡°this place now belongs to me.¡± chen fei pointed at the black box and addressed xu wangliang and his companions. ¡°we discovered this place first!¡± xu wangliang gritted his teeth. chen fei was undoubtedly powerful, but there were still five of them. if they were cautious, there might be some hope. after all, that single sword strike had been impressive, but could chen fei sustain such continuous displays of power in the visceral tempering realm? chen fei turned to look at xu wangliang, the once towering figure he had to look up to during his initial visit to apricot fen city. he had hidden desperately behind him, afraid of being exposed. now, over a year later, their cultivations had reached the same level, and their combat strengths were no longer on the same plane. ¡°i¡¯m not seeking your opinions. if you don¡¯t leave now, you might as well stay here together!¡± chen fei¡¯s expression remained calm as he spoke. ¡°kill him!¡± xu wangliang bellowed, and the five of them swiftly moved to form a simple formation, encircling chen fei. this formation was ideally meant for six people, but with kou renji¡¯s demise, that opportunity was lost. nevertheless, even with just five people, this formation still linked their strengths. it was impossible to channel the power of five people onto one individual. perhaps only the most exceptional formations, requiring the deployment of spiritual treasures, might achieve that. such a formation could channel the power of all five individuals without interference. in some cases, if a siege isn¡¯t well-organized, it¡¯s impossible to fully unleash each person¡¯s power, and even minor deviations might impact each other. however, this formation allowed each person¡¯s power to be harnessed without interference, while simultaneously encircling a target. ling hanjun had already hidden in a corner, watching xu wangliang and his companions charge at chen fei. he silently cheered for them, hoping that they could slay chen fei here. eternity moment! the world seemed to freeze, and chen fei observed the changes in xu wangliang and his companions¡¯ movements, as well as the connections in their auras. it was indeed an impressive formation, capable of effectively surrounding and killing disciples from ordinary sects with a high success rate. even if the assassination failed, the possibility of the five defending each other and retreating unharmed was quite high. however, they were facing chen fei now. the black aura on the qianyuan sword began to gather towards the blade, then retreated from the blade¡¯s edge, fully condensing at the tip. battle was not a match; this was not the immortal cloud sword sect. chen fei didn¡¯t need to be cautious against xu wangliang and his companions. a horrifying aura surged from chen fei, causing xu wangliang and his companions¡¯ hearts to race. in an instant, chen fei transformed from a human into a behemoth, gazing down upon them. ¡°attack!¡± xu wangliang and the others shouted sharply. retreat was no longer an option. with no choice but to face their opponents head-on, they had to fight with all their might to seize a glimmer of hope. ¡°boom!¡± the entire cave shook violently. stones from above began to fall, crashing onto the ground and shattering into pieces. not far away, ling hanjun watched with wide eyes as everything unfolded before him. a flash of black light swept by, and as xu wangliang¡¯s group charged toward chen fei, they were sent flying back at even more exaggerated speeds. they crashed heavily into the ground and the cave walls. chen fei stood still, not even moving an inch. xu wangliang coughed up blood and struggled to keep his body upright as he looked at chen fei. he attempted to speak, but a mouthful of blood gushed forth, choking his words. he then collapsed heavily to the ground, his aura dissipating. not only xu wangliang, but the other four also met the same fate. with a single sword strike, they met their end. even shen tucang, a peak visceral tempering realm warrior, would have died if he had faced this. not to mention these wandering cultivators. even if they were more numerous, it would have been in vain. ling hanjun trembled in the corner, burying his head and refusing to look at chen fei again. in his eyes, both of these peak visceral tempering realm warriors had died by two sword strikes. and they had all perished at once. chen fei paid no mind to ling hanjun. he walked towards the black box on the ground, but just a few steps away, a shimmering barrier appeared in front of him.. Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Dragon chapter 232: dragon-elephant true immortal translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei couldn¡¯t help but pause in his steps. just a moment ago, he had heard the sounds of an attack from a distance, but upon arrival, he didn¡¯t find xu wangliang and the others engaging with the demonic beasts. now it seemed they were all besieging this barrier, attempting to break it and obtain the black box inside. ¡°the outer white mist and the earlier sensed fluctuations, are they caused by this formation or something else?¡± chen fei observed the barrier carefully, not rushing to attack immediately. instead, he circled around it, discovering that the barrier sealed off the entire area without any gaps. not only on the ground but chen fei also noticed several pits around the barrier. obviously, xu wangliang and the others had even attempted underground but still couldn¡¯t break through this formation. chen fei pondered for a moment, and black energy enveloped the blade of the qianyuan sword. in the next moment, with a flash of black light, the qianyuan sword struck the barrier. ¡°bang!¡± a muffled sound, but the barrier remained unaffected. a reactive force surged back, causing chen fei¡¯s body to tremble slightly. the dragon suppressing elephant automatically activated, dispersing this force. ¡°it¡¯s so sturdy!¡± chen fei furrowed his brows. this attack didn¡¯t even qualify as a disturbance to the formation. after some thought, he took half a step back, and the black energy on the qianyuan sword concentrated entirely on its tip. this could be considered the most extreme application of the zhongyuan sword technique. back when he was in the immortal cloud sword sect, chen fei couldn¡¯t fully control this move and could only use it as a burst technique. with nearly ten months of practice, although chen fei¡¯s realm hadn¡¯t changed much, the dragon suppressing elephant was now perfected, and his mental power had become more refined. his control over power had become extremely precise. now, chen fei could easily control this technique, both its release and retraction. in the next moment, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and the qianyuan sword thrust out, pinpointing its target, fully displaying the power of the zhongyuan sword technique. ¡°bang!¡± the barrier shimmered, and although it didn¡¯t waver as it did earlier, chen fei could now sense the movement of the formation. however, this only meant that chen fei¡¯s technique had slightly provoked a reaction from the formation. breaking through this barrier and obtaining the black box inside was still a long way off. chen fei sheathed the qianyuan sword and stood upright. the ground beneath his feet had cracked. even with the dragon suppressing elephant, he had to channel the force into the ground to protect his body from damage. chen fei stared at the barrier in front of him, his brows furrowed. he tried to sense the changes in the formation with his mental power but stopped after a while. formation techniques like this required specialized knowledge and were generally only comprehensible to those at the aperture tempering realm or higher. below that stage, one could, at most, set up simple formations using pre-made formation discs. that kind only required a basic understanding of formations. however, trying to break through a formation like this using cleverness alone was incredibly difficult for those below the aperture tempering realm. it was like searching for a needle in a haystack; it was nearly impossible. even among those at the aperture tempering realm, most martial artists remained unfamiliar with formations. even if they had some knowledge, breaking this formation would likely be beyond their abilities. most of them would resort to brute force to open it. chen fei, in his current state, couldn¡¯t break it with brute force either. his understanding of formations was almost nonexistent. chen fei gazed at the black box beneath the barrier, taking a deep breath. it was so close; not being able to obtain it felt extremely frustrating. ¡°the original beast hide could be seen with a little more careful observation. this barrier is purely for protection and doesn¡¯t seem to have any offensive effects. obviously, this person wants to pass down the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s legacy. does that mean they only intend to pass it down to those at the aperture tempering realm? those below it aren¡¯t worthy?¡± chen fei¡¯s mind was filled with various thoughts, and the idea that those below the aperture tempering realm weren¡¯t worthy did hold some merit. after all, mastering the dragon suppressing elephant was exceedingly difficult from the start. to cultivate it successfully, one needed a substantial reserve of spiritual energy; otherwise, the body would not be able to withstand it. under these circumstances, reaching the aperture tempering realm was almost a prerequisite for achieving success with the dragon suppressing elephant. for chen fei, reaching the aperture tempering realm was likely not an insurmountable obstacle at this point. it would just take a bit of time to open up his meridians. if this were before xu wangliang and the others arrived here, before the mist emerged, chen fei might have been able to wait. after all, so many years had passed, and this place had remained undisturbed. but now, with the mist thickening and occasional fluctuations, it was easy to attract the attention of other martial artists, even those in the aperture tempering realm or stronger. perhaps by the time chen fei reached the aperture tempering realm and returned here, this place would be empty. as for breaking through to the aperture tempering realm here, chen fei didn¡¯t dare to. even a slight disturbance could damage his meridians. moreover, it was unknown whether breaking through to the aperture tempering realm would enable him to breach this barrier. chen fei stared at the black box and then at the body sitting cross-legged. with clothes so torn and yet the body not decaying, it was a sign of an extremely high level of physical cultivation. while chen fei had perfected a part of the dragon suppressing elephant, his body wasn¡¯t immune to decay. further practice of the subsequent techniques was needed to strengthen his physical form. ¡°the dragon suppressing elephant¡­ inheritance¡­¡± chen fei looked at the figure, and suddenly, a thought crossed his mind. he remembered the entrance, the dragon suppressing elephant hide inserted into the spherical object. the sphere, the formation barrier, and the dragon suppressing elephant ¨C could they be connected somehow? in the palm of his hand, the energy of the dragon suppressing elephant began to circulate slightly. chen fei carefully placed his palm on the barrier. ¡°hum!¡± earlier, even when chen fei had attacked with all his might, the barrier had only exhibited slight fluctuations. but now, it started to tremble, and the flow of light within it became frantic. ¡°this could work!¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened. he began to channel the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s energy with all his might. the frequency of the light within the barrier became increasingly rapid, but it still showed no signs of shattering. chen fei raised an eyebrow, not rushing. he carefully observed the pattern of the flashing lights on the barrier and gradually, a slight smile appeared on his face. the flowing light in this formation was actually revealing a trace of the mysteries of the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s cultivation. chen fei no longer forcefully exerted the dragon suppressing elephant to its limit. instead, he established a connection with the flowing lights. it was like solving a puzzle; the barrier posed a question, and chen fei was providing the corresponding answer through fluctuations in his energy. this formation was a test of chen fei¡¯s level of mastery over the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s cultivation. as he progressed, the frequency of the flowing lights increased, demanding corresponding adjustments in chen fei¡¯s energy. if chen fei¡¯s mastery of the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s cultivation was insufficient, he would be unable to cope with such a test. fortunately, chen fei had already mastered the foundational aspect of the dragon suppressing elephant to perfection, and he was intimately familiar with all the details. it was impossible for him to be stumped by this challenge. ling hanjun had been hiding in the corner, quietly observing chen fei¡¯s actions. he had initially thought that chen fei, like xu wangliang and the others, would be unable to do anything about this formation, as even his powerful attacks had failed to break it. however, now he couldn¡¯t believe what he was witnessing. chen fei seemed to have used some method to elicit such a strong reaction from the formation. judging by chen fei¡¯s changing expressions, it seemed that he was on the verge of breaking the formation for real. plop!¡± ling hanjun was engrossed in watching when, suddenly, a sound like a bursting bubble echoed through the air. the barrier had shattered into starry fragments and disappeared in front of chen fei. chen fei slowly withdrew his right hand and looked at the black box on the ground and the silhouette of the person. he slightly bent his body and used his sword to lift the black box from the ground. there were no poisons or anything unusual. the black box was made of an unknown material, extremely sturdy. chen fei put on gloves and carefully opened the black box. ¡°this¡­¡± seeing what was inside the black box, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brows. it was still a piece of hide, identical in material to the one he had obtained earlier. however, the hide inside the box had been evenly divided into hundreds of pieces, not a single intact sheet. chen fei took out one of the fragmented hides, and it had only a few words written on it. each fragmented hide contained only a few characters, and the handwriting was identical to the earlier part of the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s cultivation technique. it was indeed the subsequent techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant. but with it fragmented like this, how could it be pieced together? a jigsaw puzzle? the size of each fragmented piece was identical, and the natural patterns on the hide had disappeared, making it impossible to reassemble. at the bottom of the box, there was also an intact piece of silk fabric. chen fei took it out and found that it had a different text from the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s script. it was clearly written by someone else. ¡°i am the dragon-elephant true immortal of the qianyang clan¡­¡± chen fei carefully read the content on the silk fabric and realized it was an introduction to the life of the corpse in front of him. the fabric also provided some background about the person who had set up everything here to find a successor for the dragon suppressing elephant. only by mastering the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s foundational technique to perfection could the formation barrier be broken. using brute force would destroy everything inside the barrier, including his body. ¡°combined aperture tempering realm, impressive!¡± chen fei put away the silk fabric. the person in front of him had reached the combined aperture tempering realm, a level achieved after the aperture tempering realm, where all the opened acupoints were fused into one. at that stage, every movement and action contained the power of all acupoints in the body, allowing one to move mountains and rivers with ease. as for the fragmented hides in the box, it wasn¡¯t a test set by the dragon-elephant true immortal but rather the state he had found them in when he obtained them. the dragon-elephant true immortal had spent over a decade trying to piece together the correct dragon suppressing elephant cultivation technique but had ultimately failed. or, in other words, he had not fully succeeded. the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s technique was incredibly mysterious. even if it was pieced together incorrectly, one could still cultivate it. however, after reaching a certain point in cultivation, it would stagnate. at this point, returning to re-cultivate it was no longer possible. this was why the dragon-elephant true immortal had set up this formation. only by mastering the foundational aspect of the dragon suppressing elephant to perfection could one access the subsequent parts. success would depend on the individual¡¯s intelligence and whether they could piece together the complete dragon suppressing elephant. as for what would happen if no one succeeded in mastering the foundational part of the dragon suppressing elephant or if someone succeeded but couldn¡¯t find this cave, that was unrelated to the dragon-elephant true immortal himself. it was simply the destiny of this particular martial art.. Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Demonic Sound in the Ear chapter 233: demonic sound in the ear translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°people are indeed full of contradictions.¡± chen fei thought about how dragon-elephant true immortal handled this technique, and he also considered how future generations would piece together the true follow-up techniques while not caring much about the missing part related to body protection. or perhaps, in the eyes of dragon-elephant true immortal, piecing together these fragments into a complete whole would require great determination, wisdom, and luck. if someone learned the body protection part but couldn¡¯t find this place, it meant they lacked great luck. naturally, they wouldn¡¯t be able to piece together the broken techniques, and so, this martial art would ultimately be lost. well, if it¡¯s lost, then let it be. let¡¯s leave this place first!¡± chen fei¡¯s right foot moved, creating a deep pit. he placed dragon-elephant true immortal¡¯s corpse in it and then buried it with earth and stones, giving him a proper burial. chen fei then turned to look at ling hanjun, pondered for a moment, and pointed with his right hand. ling hanjun was crouched at an angle, suddenly feeling his body stiffen, and his cultivation was once again sealed. ling hanjun couldn¡¯t help but look up at chen fei. ¡°in the past, we had some grudges, but on this journey, you¡¯ve shown some sincerity. so, i¡¯ll give you a chance to live. let¡¯s see if you can make it back to apricot fen city on your own.¡± with his cultivation sealed, ling hanjun was now only slightly stronger than an ordinary person. given the current chaos outside, if his luck was good, he might survive. if his luck was bad and he encountered the same number of mountain bandits as earlier, ling hanjun would be in trouble. ¡°thank you, senior, for sparing my life! ling hanjun quickly kowtowed, recalling what chen fei had just said. back in the day, they might have had a feud, but ling hanjun couldn¡¯t remember a thing. how had he offended chen fei? given chen fei¡¯s current strength, if there had been any offense, wouldn¡¯t he have been killed on the spot? how had he survived back then? without receiving a response, ling hanjun looked up at chen fei, only to find that chen fei had already disappeared. ling hanjun sat down on the ground, unable to help but let out a sigh of relief. at least he had managed to preserve his life. if he had shown any negligence on this journey or attempted to escape, he would probably have died long ago, just like xu wangliang and the others on the ground. thinking of xu wangliang and the others, ling hanjun¡¯s expression suddenly became excited. he quickly got up and ran over. however, he soon wore a bitter smile. chen fei had already taken away anything valuable from those people. inside the cave, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he looked at the things in his hand. xu wangliang and the others didn¡¯t have anything valuable. or rather, for chen fei at this point, many of the things on their bodies were no longer worth his attention. the most valuable items were probably the herbs. chen fei found a place and threw all the herbs into his spatial grid to keep them out of the way. up ahead, there was a bright light, and they were close to the cave¡¯s exit. it seemed that chen fei had released the formation, causing the mist outside to dissipate. his right foot moved, and he was about to rush out of the cave, but suddenly, his entire body paused. the thousand origin heart locking technique was trembling continuously, warning chen fei. chen fei frowned, slowly retreating. as he did, the vibrations from the thousand origin heart locking technique not only didn¡¯t decrease but actually increased. ¡°whoosh!¡± a burst of vital energy suddenly shot out from the position of the cave entrance, heading straight for chen fei¡¯s forehead. chen fei was already in a tense state, so when he saw this attack, he activated spatial travel to dodge it, moving his body to the side. however, before chen fei could even stabilize himself, that burst of vital energy curved in mid-air and continued to shoot toward him. ¡°chirp!¡± the qianyuan sword unsheathed, but even with his attempt to evade, there was simply no time. the speed of this vital energy attack was beyond ordinary. a sword shield unfolded in mid-air, colliding with this burst of vital energy. ¡°bang!¡± an unimaginable force surged, and even the body controlled by the dragon suppressing elephant couldn¡¯t withstand it. chen fei was sent crashing into the mountain wall by this force. ¡°hmm? to withstand my attack, you must be worthy of seeing me.¡± a voice rang out, and a figure faintly appeared at the cave entrance. blood trickled from chen fei¡¯s mouth, and he didn¡¯t even have time to glance at the entrance. he struggled to get away from the mountain wall and dashed madly back into the cave. aperture tempering realm! only someone in the aperture tempering realm could have injured chen fei with a single blow. what was more critical was that at this moment, the ink-green mass within chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness had suddenly appeared on the branches of his core soul tree. in just a blink of an eye, this ink-green, deathly still energy had already corroded most of the branches of chen fei¡¯s core soul tree and was spreading towards the trunk. an aperture tempering realm cultivator had actually hidden at the cave entrance and ambushed a visceral tempering realm warrior like him. not only did they ambush him, but they also used a mind technique, completely disregarding the principles of martial ethics. a blow like the one just now would unquestionably kill a regular visceral tempering realm warrior. not to mention the overwhelming power of that vital energy, it could shatter the physical body of a visceral tempering realm warrior directly. even if they miraculously managed to survive the attack, the contamination from this mind technique would eradicate their last shred of vitality. the thousand origin heart locking technique was running rampant, and the core soul tree trembled slightly as it kept the ink-green contamination at bay. however, when chen fei tried to clear it away, he found it extremely difficult. this kind of mental contamination was somewhat similar to the strange heart realm. chen fei had even used the contamination from the strange heart realm to refine his own mental power. but the contamination in the strange heart realm was ownerless, and once chen fei returned to the main world, that contamination was directly cut off at the source. however, this ink-green contamination was different; it had an owner, and it was so close to chen fei. trying to remove it became a nearly impossible task. even with his mental power refined several times over and the thousand origin heart locking technique at his disposal, removing this contamination was incredibly difficult. for any other visceral tempering realm cultivator, their mental power would have been contaminated and destroyed by now. ling hanjun was busy searching the corpses of xu wangliang and the others, and he did find something of value. chen fei didn¡¯t care about it, but for ling hanjun, who was only at the bone tempering realm, it held considerable value. ling hanjun was currently hesitating. should he also dig up the corpse that chen fei had buried to see if there was anything valuable in it? although the corpse looked ragged and seemed to have nothing, a quick search might yield some unexpected surprises. ¡°whoosh!¡± a sound broke the silence as chen fei suddenly appeared, startling ling hanjun, who had been searching the corpses nearby. ling hanjun involuntarily pressed himself against the mountain wall, fearing that chen fei might change his mind. chen fei didn¡¯t pay any attention to ling hanjun. he looked at the spot where dragon-elephant true immortal had been sitting cross-legged. the power of the dragon suppressing elephant was circulating within him, and he placed his palm on the ground. ¡°hum!¡± the barrier that chen fei had previously deciphered rose from underground and enveloped chen fei. this formation was linked to the earth¡¯s veins beneath the mount guanzhou, which was why it had such tremendous power. chen fei had only cracked it before, not damaged it in the slightest. now, with the power of the dragon suppressing elephant, he easily activated it. ¡°phew!¡± seeing himself surrounded by the formation, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief, finally feeling some sense of security. ling hanjun was left in a daze, watching chen fei¡¯s actions. why did he suddenly lock himself inside the formation? before ling hanjun could make sense of it, a figure suddenly appeared inside the cave. ling hanjun instinctively turned to look at the newcomer, and as soon as his eyes met theirs, he felt like he had been hit hard. blood spewed from all seven orifices. with a muffled groan, ling hanjun¡¯s head uncontrollably tilted backward and slammed into the mountain wall, leaving a gruesome sight. lu zhichun glanced at ling hanjun briefly and then turned his attention to chen fei, who was inside the formation. he couldn¡¯t help but show a slight change in expression upon seeing that chen fei¡¯s mental power had not only survived but had also halted the contamination. his mental technique was like a deadly poison to martial artists below the aperture tempering realm. if they were exposed to it, death was inevitable. this was the first time lu zhichun had encountered someone who could resist his mental power without relying on a spiritual weapon. lu zhichun scanned his surroundings but didn¡¯t find much. there were a few corpses on the ground, including one at the bone tempering realm, and then there was chen fei and the formation before him. ¡°he got something?¡± ling hanjun glanced at chen fei, reaching out and effortlessly grabbing him as he floated helplessly in the air. he was then thrown to the ground at ling hanjun¡¯s feet. ¡°a black box.¡± ling hanjun didn¡¯t dare hesitate. he had realized that this newcomer, lu zhichun, was even more formidable than chen fei. chen fei had only resorted to this formation to protect himself. ¡°a black box?¡± lu zhichun¡¯s expression changed slightly, a smile appearing on his face. he said, ¡°tell me everything you know.¡± ¡°yes, yes!¡± ling hanjun¡¯s head bobbed frantically as he began to spill everything he knew, including the beast skin martial technique and the non-decaying corpse. lu zhichun¡¯s eyes gradually brightened. he hadn¡¯t expected to stumble upon such an opportunity here by chance. chen fei was certainly going to die, regardless of whether this opportunity existed or not. there was no way a visceral tempering realm cultivator who had survived one blow could be allowed to leave. ¡°disperse the formation, and i¡¯ll spare your life,¡± lu zhichun said to chen fei, his face showing a hint of a smile. the pit was also inside the formation. otherwise, lu zhichun would have been quite interested in examining the preserved body inside. chen fei didn¡¯t answer. he had no intention of believing in such words; if he did, he would be truly naive. chen fei was currently using the thousand origin heart locking technique to remove the contamination from his sea of consciousness, but progress was slow, and it would take quite some time. ¡°do you plan to break through to the aperture tempering realm here?¡± the thought crossed chen fei¡¯s mind but was immediately rejected. this formation was formidable, and even with his full strength, he didn¡¯t even have the qualifications to shake it. but just because chen fei couldn¡¯t break the formation didn¡¯t mean the person in front of him couldn¡¯t. at the very least, if the formation were violently disrupted, chen fei wouldn¡¯t be able to concentrate on his breakthrough. furthermore, if lu zhichun disturbed the surrounding vital energy, chen fei¡¯s meridians might be damaged during his breakthrough. ¡°my patience is limited!¡± the smile disappeared from lu zhichun¡¯s face, and his eyes turned cold. ¡°do you really think that relying on this formation can stop me?¡± lu zhichun¡¯s voice suddenly became sharp, like a haunting wail, causing ling hanjun, who was lying nearby, to spew blood and tremble uncontrollably. in just a moment, ling hanjun had lost all signs of life.. Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Deception chapter 234: deception translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ling hanjun died because of a sharp shout from lu zhichun. even though lu zhichun was not targeting ling hanjun, ling hanjun still couldn¡¯t escape. in the face of ling hanjun¡¯s cultivation at the bone tempering realm, there was no difference from an ordinary person. it was just a matter of being slightly bigger or smaller ants, easily killed with a casual wave of the hand. ¡°senior, what do you think of my strength and cultivation?¡± chen fei glanced at ling hanjun, then turned to lu zhichun, a slight smile on his face. ¡°why, do you want to demonstrate a breakthrough in front of me?¡± lu zhichun burst into laughter upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words. chen fei¡¯s strength was undoubtedly good, and he could even be said to be excellent. lu zhichun had encountered many visceral tempering realm martial artists, but very few could be compared to chen fei. however, not everyone could withstand a strike from an aperture tempering realm expert without dying. chen fei not only survived but wasn¡¯t even seriously injured. at most, his internal organs were shaken, and he suffered some minor injuries. even the contamination of his mental energy was resisted by him. looking at the trend, he could probably hold on for a very long time. it could be said that chen fei was already very close to reaching the aperture tempering realm. just by opening his meridians, he might not need much time to solidify his cultivation and become a true aperture tempering realm expert. but getting closer to the aperture tempering realm was still not the same as having broken through. if chen fei thought that he could break through in the heat of battle with this kind of situation, then lu zhichun might as well show him what an aperture tempering realm martial artist was capable of. ¡°senior, it¡¯s just a jest. i only asked that question to inform you that with my level of cultivation, shouldn¡¯t my sect provide me with a protector to avoid unexpected situations?¡± chen fei looked into lu zhichun¡¯s eyes, a confident and proud look on his face. upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, lu zhichun was slightly taken aback. indeed, with such a level of cultivation, it was not something that ordinary wandering martial artists could achieve. only the top sects could possibly nurture such disciples. and if such disciples went out to gain experience, they would undoubtedly be accompanied by protectors to prevent any accidents. ¡°i am shen tucang, the current second-generation disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect. i came here with my sect elder. by the time, my sect elder should be arriving soon.¡± chen fei stood up and respectfully bowed to lu zhichun. when he mentioned the immortal cloud sword sect, he subtly raised his head. as the dominant sect in a radius of thousands of miles, the reputation of the immortal cloud sword sect was known to all. lu zhichun, being an aperture tempering realm expert, naturally understood the kind of powerhouses the immortal cloud sword sect possessed. as a wandering martial artist, lu zhichun, even with his profound cultivation, dared not openly confront the immortal cloud sword sect. if he provoked the immortal cloud sword sect, they would undoubtedly send a peak aperture tempering realm expert to deal with him. from what lu zhichun knew, in the past decade or so, the immortal cloud sword sect had dispatched aperture tempering realm late-stage experts on five separate occasions to forcefully eliminate wandering martial artists who dared to offend them. this was a strategy to deter others, and its effectiveness was remarkable. it made many wandering martial artists and even some sects think twice before crossing paths with the immortal cloud sword sect. lu zhichun furrowed his brows. this remote and impoverished place wouldn¡¯t usually attract the attention of the immortal cloud sword sect. however, recently, the strange occurrences in pingyin county had gained significant attention among high-level martial artists, attracting many aperture tempering realm wandering martial artists. exorcising demons and eliminating evil for the sake of the people was an impossible task. the evil in pingyin county had been growing rapidly, far exceeding the usual rate of development. some suspected it might possess a precious treasure. the news was first discovered by a wandering martial artist who had come here, and he had initially faced difficulties dealing with it, almost getting himself killed. this wandering martial artist, feeling resentful, began to gather more people, and the news gradually spread. lu zhichun had been drawn to this place by the news, and before he even reached pingyin county, he noticed the unusual mist on mount guanzhou, followed by the scene that had just occurred. ¡°you claim to be a disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect. do you have any proof?¡± lu zhichun furrowed his brows. ¡°do you recognize this, senior?¡± chen fei smiled as he took out a receival bead from his pocket and displayed it in his palm for lu zhichun to see. lu zhichun looked at the receival bead, his frown deepening. he naturally recognized the receival bead, which was made from the core of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s spirit tree. most disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect possessed one. ¡°a single receival bead doesn¡¯t prove much¡­¡± before lu zhichun could finish his sentence, he saw chen fei take out a second receival bead and place it in his palm. finding one receival bead was a rare stroke of luck, but the chances of finding two were extremely low. ¡°senior, the misunderstanding at the cave entrance earlier, let¡¯s just forget about it and part ways, shall we?¡± chen fei put away the receival beads and extended his hand in a gesture of goodwill. ¡°misunderstanding, hahaha, indeed, it¡¯s all just a misunderstanding!¡± lu zhichun looked at chen fei, suddenly bursting into laughter. ¡°since you¡¯ve obtained the opportunity here, it means you have some connection with this place. i won¡¯t take away what rightfully belongs to you.¡± with that, lu zhichun¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared on the spot, leaving behind ling hanjun¡¯s corpse, telling the story of what had just happened. the smile on chen fei¡¯s face faded. instead of dispelling the formation, he sat cross-legged and took out the black box from the spatial grid, carefully taking out the pieces of animal skin and examining each character one by one. there was no specific order, and he didn¡¯t attempt to piece them together. chen fei now simply wanted to read all the characters. in less than a quarter of an hour, chen fei had finished reading all the characters on the animal skins. there was no coherent message; the meanings of the words seemed disjointed and unrelated. in just a brief quarter-hour, chen fei¡¯s head felt a bit swollen from reading. ¡°panel!¡± chen fei mentally called out, and a transparent screen appeared in his mind. he quickly noticed a new change on the panel. ¡°new cultivation technique discovered. spend three hundred thousand taels of silver to streamline ¡®dragon suppressing elephant (chaotic)¡¯?¡± ¡°as expected!¡± seeing the prompt on the panel, chen fei¡¯s eyes lit up. previously, in pingyin county, he had obtained a fragmented thunderous sword force, and the panel had been able to select useful content from it for him. back then, it was still somewhat within the realm of simplification. now, the dragon suppressing elephant was so chaotic that it seemed to lack any logic. however, the total number of characters was just right. after chen fei finished reading it, the panel acknowledged it. but in such a state of chaos, it was obviously not a simplification but a streamlining process to restore the dragon suppressing elephant to its original form. chen fei speculated that perhaps his practice of the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s suppressing body part had also provided a theoretical foundation for the panel. this connection allowed streamlining to become possible. the price, however, was quite hefty. and this was just streamlining; further simplification would require an additional fee. previously, in the primordial sword sect, chen fei had managed to accumulate only a bit over three hundred thousand taels of silver by working hard to refine pills. now, if he wanted to streamline it, he would be left with just over half. chen fei didn¡¯t immediately streamline the cultivation technique. he carefully placed the fragments of animal skin back into the box one by one and took out a piece of silk cloth, studying the backside of the fabric attentively. chen fei¡¯s purpose in examining the animal skins earlier was to confirm whether the panel could be of assistance. it was certain that lu zhichun wouldn¡¯t leave. chen fei¡¯s words might have deceived him momentarily, but there was no way he would simply let chen fei go. if it were chen fei himself, faced with this situation, he would probably hide outside the cave first and see if any experts from the immortal cloud sword sect arrived. the cautious ones would observe for an hour, while those bolder might re-enter the cave after half an hour if they didn¡¯t encounter any immortal cloud sword sect experts. chen fei¡¯s deception of lu zhichun was to buy himself some time. chen fei pretended to deceive lu zhichun into leaving, with no intention of making lu zhichun disappear instantly. instead, he aimed to buy himself some time and strategize for the situation at hand. while reading the introduction to the dragon-elephant true immortal earlier, chen fei had noticed that there were detailed instructions on how to control the current formation on the back of the silk cloth. chen fei had been in a hurry to leave earlier because the mist outside the cave had lingered for quite some time. if a powerful martial artist were to arrive, they would certainly notice something amiss. however, chen fei¡¯s plan to deceive lu zhichun and gain some time didn¡¯t go as smoothly as he had hoped. he ended up encountering lu zhichun and was forced to take refuge in the formation. when chen fei had activated the formation earlier, it couldn¡¯t even be considered proper operation; he had simply stimulated it using the strength of the dragon suppressing elephant. now, chen fei¡¯s main task was to figure out how to operate the formation more precisely. without that, he wouldn¡¯t have the strength to confront lu zhichun. chen fei quickly read the content on the silk cloth, and the panel displayed a new change. [formation: dragon elephant formation (beginner 2/10000)] ¡°new formation discovered. spend thirty thousand taels of silver to simplify the dragon elephant formation?¡± ¡°simplifying the dragon elephant formation¡­ simplification successful¡­ dragon elephant formation -> dragon suppressing elephant suppressing body formation!¡± chen fei let out a sigh of relief. this dragon elephant formation was created by the dragon-elephant true immortal based on the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s cultivation technique, and its foundation was indeed the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s technique. chen fei had been concerned about the result of simplifying the formation, fearing it might become too complex. if he couldn¡¯t quickly improve his proficiency, he was prepared to invest heavily in a second simplification. fortunately, this didn¡¯t happen. the great completion level dragon suppressing elephant began to circulate rapidly within chen fei¡¯s body and insights into the dragon elephant formation started to appear intensively in his mind. chen fei continuously adjusted how the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s power circulated and finally found that simply allowing the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s energy to flow from his feet to his head once would increase his proficiency. without hesitation, chen fei had the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s energy flow directly up and down. only at the great perfection level could one control it with such ease; otherwise, others practicing this technique might risk falling into a state of inner turmoil. the proficiency of the dragon elephant formation was rapidly increasing. outside the cave, lu zhichun lay in hiding, completely concealing his aura. he resembled a withered tree, patiently waiting for the right moment.. Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: To the Death chapter 235: to the death translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation inside the cave, the warrior claimed to be a disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect, but lu zhichun only believed him about thirty percent. however, lu zhichun was not willing to take a gamble; he feared that if it turned out to be true and he ran into a powerful member of the immortal cloud sword sect, he would likely meet his end. the strength of the immortal cloud sword sect was far beyond that of ordinary cultivators. lu zhichun¡¯s ability to reach the aperture tempering realm was often not solely due to his strength but also his cautiousness. this was especially true when facing potential strong enemies. yet the opportunity inside this cave was too precious for lu zhichun to give up. a non-decaying body likely indicated the existence of a powerful cultivation technique, offering him a chance to advance further. if there were truly profound martial arts manuals hidden here, he would even be willing to abandon his current cultivation technique. as time passed slowly, the surroundings remained calm. since the mist had dissipated, lu zhichun could observe any movements in all directions. at this moment, he could detect any approaching warriors in the area. half an hour passed, and no powerful member of the immortal cloud sword sect appeared. lu zhichun hesitated for a moment but did not immediately leave. he had already waited for half an hour; waiting a little longer wouldn¡¯t hurt. after all, lu zhichun was on guard, and any slight disturbance would catch his attention. chen fei, even if he wanted to secretly escape through a hole, could still be detected by lu zhichun. if chen fei were to make a hole, it would only confirm lu zhichun¡¯s suspicions of deceit, and this might actually put lu zhichun more at ease. as time gradually approached evening, an hour had already passed. lu zhichun straightened his body slightly, snorted, and swiftly entered the cave. in the blink of an eye, lu zhichun arrived at the bottom of the cave, where he saw chen fei sitting cross-legged, seemingly engrossed in cultivating a technique. lu zhichun¡¯s eyebrows twitched. he hadn¡¯t expected that chen fei would be quietly practicing as if he were genuinely waiting for a powerful member of his sect to come to his rescue. this caused lu zhichun to hesitate once more, wondering whether chen fei had any protectors accompanying him. if they existed, they should have appeared by now. but if there were none, why would chen fei dare to cultivate so leisurely? what did he rely on? ¡°why has the senior returned?¡± feeling a slight movement in the cave, chen fei opened his eyes and looked at lu zhichun. ¡°let¡¯s make a deal. give me that black box, and i¡¯ll leave immediately!¡± lu zhichun gazed at chen fei, pondered for a moment, and spoke with utmost sincerity in his eyes. ¡°aren¡¯t you afraid that my protectors will come, senior?¡± chen fei smiled. don¡¯t try to deceive me. if you had any protectors, they would have arrived by now!¡± lu zhichun coldly remarked. ¡°when you have the box, will you truly leave and not trouble me anymore?¡± chen fei contemplated for a moment, showing signs of wavering but still hesitant. ¡°how can i be sure you won¡¯t change your mind after obtaining the box? i have no means to control you, senior.¡± ¡°my only goal is that box,¡± lu zhichun explained persuasively. ¡°how can you guarantee, senior, that you won¡¯t go back on your word after obtaining the box? 1 have no means to constrain you,¡± chen fei replied, showing signs of being swayed but still cautious. ¡°either you trust me, or we can continue our standoff here!¡± lu zhichun¡¯s expression suddenly turned impatient. he snorted coldly and sent a palm strike toward the dragon elephant formation. ¡°boom!¡± the entire cave shook violently as numerous rocks fell from the ceiling, shattering into rubble upon hitting the ground. chen fei remained still, his eyes fixed on the dragon elephant formation. the barrier formed by the dragon elephant formation fluctuated slightly, gradually dissipating the incoming force until it returned to calmness. chen fei felt a slight disappointment. the power of the dragon elephant formation didn¡¯t seem as formidable as the dragon-elephant true immortal had claimed. chen fei couldn¡¯t determine lu zhichun¡¯s exact cultivation level, but the dragon elephant formation should have been able to withstand an attack from an aperture tempering realm cultivator without showing much disturbance. according to the scroll, the dragon elephant formation should be capable of resisting an attack from an aperture tempering realm cultivator at the very least. to create any disturbance, it would likely require a coordinated effort from multiple cultivators. however, with just a single move, and lu zhichun probably hadn¡¯t even used his full strength yet, the dragon elephant formation had already reacted. the gap in power was much wider than chen fei had expected. ¡°it must be due to the passage of time. no matter how powerful something is, it can¡¯t resist the erosion of time. the formation is unable to be maintained at the aperture tempering realm level for too long,¡± chen fei thought to himself, sighing softly. lu zhichun, upon seeing the reaction of the dragon elephant formation, had a gleam in his eyes. initially, when he first saw the dragon elephant formation, its aura had mildly deterred him, which is why he hadn¡¯t attacked immediately. his previous action had been more of a warning to chen fei. unexpectedly, this dragon elephant formation seemed to be somewhat overrated. while it would still require considerable effort to break through, it wasn¡¯t an insurmountable obstacle. ¡°this formation, if forcefully broken, will destroy everything inside, including what¡¯s wrapped in this box,¡± chen fei whispered, taking out the black box. ¡°are you trying to threaten me? even if i destroy it, what can you do?¡± lu zhichun laughed loudly and continued to strike the barrier with intensified force. this time, the cave didn¡¯t shake because lu zhichun concentrated his power solely on the dragon elephant formation. the radiance within the dragon elephant formation kept channeling the incoming force into the earth¡¯s veins beneath mount guanzhou. however, as time passed, it became evident that the radiance¡¯s fluctuations increased in frequency, and toward the end, it even started to waver slightly. ¡°please, senior, cease your actions, or i¡¯ll destroy the contents of this box one by one!¡± chen fei¡¯s face showed signs of anxiety as he took out the black box and pretended to be ready to destroy its contents. lu zhichun¡¯s laughter grew even louder, and he not only didn¡¯t stop but intensified his attack. he understood human psychology well; right now, he had to reverse the threat and put pressure on chen fei. only by doing so could he achieve his goal. seeing lu zhichun¡¯s increasingly aggressive attacks, chen fei¡¯s face displayed nervousness. however, in secret, he continued to control the dragon elephant formation, reducing its power. as chen fei did this, the dragon elephant formation began to tremble as if it would shatter at any moment. ¡°this is your doing!¡± chen fei shouted loudly. he activated his inner energy, causing the piece of cloth in his hand to shatter into several pieces. ¡°you dare to destroy my opportunity, you¡¯re asking for death!¡± lu zhichun, seeing chen fei¡¯s actions, yelled in anger. he swiftly moved, arriving right in front of the barrier, his palms turning a dark green color as he struck the barrier. even with attacks from a distance, energy consumption was inevitable, and the closer the distance, the more powerful the strike. however, lu zhichun was cautious and did not let his palms touch the barrier directly; there was still a slight gap to prevent any unforeseen circumstances. ¡°you¡¯ve finally come!¡± chen fei, who had been anxious and uneasy, suddenly became calm. with a surge of inner energy, the dragon elephant formation emitted a dazzling radiance. as lu zhichun noticed the change in chen fei¡¯s demeanor, he sensed something was wrong and attempted to step back. however, he was engulfed by the brilliance of the dragon elephant formation in an instant. in the blink of an eye, the intense light emitted by the dragon elephant formation had dissipated. when observing the situation inside the cave again, the protective barrier formed by the dragon elephant formation no longer covered chen fei. instead, it had trapped lu zhichun inside. this transformation, from a protective formation to a restrictive one, was the result of chen fei¡¯s control over the dragon elephant formation during the past hour. however, it was crucial to note that the dragon elephant formation was not solely a restrictive formation. it required lu zhichun to be close enough to ensure he would be caught within it without realizing the danger and escaping prematurely. ¡°you insolent child! how dare you deceive me like this!¡± lu zhichun, realizing he was trapped, erupted in anger. he pounded his palms against the dragon elephant formation, but the radiant barrier held firm, blocking his attacks. chen fei knew he had to make his escape now. the dragon elephant formation, while not overwhelmingly powerful, had temporarily trapped lu zhichun. chen fei was uncertain how long he could maintain the barrier. he needed to seize this opportunity to return to apricot fen city. only the vast population of apricot fen city allowed chen fei to use the dragon elephatn formation technique to forcefully conceal his aura and confuse lu zhichun¡¯s perception, giving him enough time to cleanse the contamination within his mind and spirit. otherwise, in the wilderness, even with dragon elephant formation¡¯s concealment, there would eventually be traces that could be detected. chen fei¡¯s figure darted towards the exit of the cave. lu zhichun watched as chen fei disappeared from view, his gaze turning cold. throughout the day¡¯s confrontation, lu zhichun had never expected to be outmaneuvered by a practitioner of the visceral tempering realm, leaving him trapped within a formation. unless he could find a way to inflict numerous tortures upon chen fei, he would never be able to quell the anger burning within him. ¡°bang, bang, bang¡­¡± as chen fei crossed the threshold of the cave, he faintly heard the sounds emanating from within. in comparison to before, lu zhichun was now truly exerting his full strength in attacking the dragon elephant formation. the recent events had ignited lu zhichun¡¯s fury completely, and he was likely not going to stop until he had captured or killed chen fei. chen fei took a quick glance around to orient himself and then activated the chasing soul steps at full throttle, rushing towards the direction of apricot fen city. simultaneously, he continued to use the dragon elephant formation technique to conceal his aura and placed fragments of the heart pearl throughout his body in the hope of further masking his presence. the thousand origin heart locking technique operated at its limits, aimed at swiftly erasing the contamination within his mind and spirit. chen fei seemed to transform into a phantom, vanishing from mount guanzhou in the blink of an eye. with his current speed and without rest, chen fei could reach apricot fen city within a day. his hope now rested on the dragon elephant formation being able to hold out for a longer duration. five hours later, chen fei¡¯s figure appeared on a massive boulder. he surveyed his surroundings and recognized the location¡ªthe eerie mountain village he had encountered earlier was just a few miles away. although he intended to take a slightly detoured route to avoid the village, he prepared the red candle just in case. chen fei took the red candle from his spatial grid, ready to use it if needed as a precaution while continuing his journey towards apricot fen city. chen fei recalled the route he had taken earlier and was about to set off when his core soul tree, within the sea of his consciousness, suddenly trembled. the contamination that had already been suppressed by the thousand origin heart locking technique had unexpectedly become active again. ¡°how could this happen so quickly?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression changed abruptly. the dragon elephant formation had been broken so quickly, and lu zhichun was now dangerously close to him. even if the dragon elephant formation wasn¡¯t as powerful as described, it shouldn¡¯t have been this vulnerable. unless lu zhichun had used a special method to call for reinforcements, allowing for an internal and external combined attack to break the dragon elephant formation? chen fei turned to look back, and the thousand origin heart locking technique continued to tremble, warning him that danger was rapidly approaching. there was no way to escape now. before lu zhichun caught up to him, chen fei couldn¡¯t make it back to apricot fen city. chen fei glanced at the fragments of the heart pearl in his hand. unfortunately, if it were a complete heart pearl, it could have helped him conceal his aura. alternatively, if chen fei had access to the deeper layers of the thousand thread technique from the alchemist alliance, he could strengthen the thousand origin heart locking technique and expedite the cleansing process of the contamination. however, chen fei didn¡¯t possess any of these resources, and they were all just out of reach. chen fei looked ahead, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately gritted his teeth, running towards the location of the mysterious village. there was no way to avoid it. lu zhichun was closing in quickly, and chen fei couldn¡¯t return to apricot fen city before being caught. in just a few miles, chen fei saw the village again. whether it was an illusion or not, the village seemed larger than before compared to his initial encounter. his core soul energy trembled, warning chen fei to stay away, but he had no other choice. sensing the pursuit from behind, chen fei made a quick decision and rushed into the village. in less than fifteen minutes, two figures appeared outside the village. lu zhichun sensed the presence and concluded that chen fei was in the village below. ¡°he actually thinks this eerie place can stop us; he¡¯s too naive,¡± hua daohong chuckled and licked his lips. the fact that the dragon-elephant true immortal didn¡¯t decay intrigued him greatly. let¡¯s go!¡± lu zhichun gave a low command and charged into the village. hua daohong followed suit with a hearty laugh.. Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Ancient Village on the Desolate Mountain chapter 236: ancient village on the desolate mountain translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation pingyin county, shrouded in white mist, exuded a chilling aura that sent shivers down the spine of ordinary people with just a glance. however, ever since pingyin county was mysteriously engulfed, there were no longer any ordinary residents within dozens of miles around. anyone who could run had already fled, and those who couldn¡¯t had found their eternal rest here. but at this moment, about twenty or thirty individuals stood ten miles outside the eastern gate of pingyin county, silently observing the changes in the aura within the county and calculating the hour. ¡°master fang, can we go in now?¡± several people, with an elderly man at the center, approached master fang. among the group, some were in the early stages of aperture tempering realm, while others were in the visceral tempering realm and marrow tempering realm. one of them respectfully asked for guidance. the elderly man was named fang ziqiu, a wanderer without affiliation, and his cultivation had already reached the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm. amongst wandering cultivators, reaching the early stage of aperture tempering realm was considered a rare achievement, let alone the mid-stage. after reaching the early stage of aperture tempering realm, most wandering cultivators spent their entire lives at that level, unable to make further progress unless they encountered some extraordinary opportunity. fang ziqiu¡¯s ability to reach the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm made him one of the top cultivators among this gathering of wandering cultivators. moreover, he had embarked on the path of formation cultivation by deciphering a basic formation method in his early days. among the cultivators present, not only did fang ziqiu have the highest cultivation level, but his understanding of formations was also the most profound. the reason so many people had gathered outside pingyin county without forcefully entering was due to a mysterious formation that had enveloped the county. the formation was so bizarre that it had everyone intrigued. coupled with the unusual increase in power of the mysterious force within, it was clear to everyone that this mysterious entity possessed something of great value. as a result, numerous wandering cultivators had flocked here, hoping to get a share of the spoils. the warriors in the visceral tempering realm and marrow tempering realm had been brought along by the aperture tempering realm to handle any minor tasks within the strange city. ¡°no rush, the power of the formation is still at its peak. let¡¯s continue to wait,¡± fang ziqiu waved his hand and said. ¡°master fang is always so wise,¡± someone praised him. ¡°master fang has been traveling far and wide in recent years, so he naturally knows more than the rest of us.¡± ¡°master fang, have you encountered similar situations in other places?¡± someone humbly inquired. ¡°i¡¯ve encountered a few cases,¡± fang ziqiu pondered for a moment before responding. ¡°the abilities of these enigmatic phenomena vary greatly. just a few days ago, when i was in another location, 1 came across a mountain village where the entire territory had turned into a mysterious domain. dealing with the peculiarities there would pose a challenge even to most aperture tempering realm.¡± the people around couldn¡¯t help but be amazed when they heard this. for ordinary folks, encountering the mysterious was almost a life-threatening situation. as martial artists¡¯ strength increased, so did their ability to confront the mysterious. however, both martial artists and the mysterious had varying degrees of strength. in the case of pingyin county¡¯s current strangeness, it was exceptionally potent, and even those in the early stages of aperture tempering realm would be in mortal danger if they ventured in. it was surprising to discover that within dozens of miles, there was another mysterious domain, and its level of danger was no less than the current one. ¡°it¡¯s different there from here. the strangeness in pingyin county is purely a manifestation of immense power, while that place is sinister. without proper methods to deal with it, it might be difficult to leave once you enter,¡± fang ziqiu explained as he noticed the expressions of those around him. he was about to continue when he saw a slight change in the formation within pingyin county, and his eyes lit up. let¡¯s go!¡± fang ziqiu shouted, taking the lead and charging towards the eastern gate of pingyin county. the martial artists around him didn¡¯t dare to delay and followed him, rushing into pingyin county¡¯s eastern gate. as the last person entered pingyin county, the eastern gate trembled slightly and then slammed shut. in a remote village nestled among barren hills. chen fei stood in front of a thatched hut, looking around with a sense of bewilderment. chen fei had no idea why he was standing here, and all memories of his past seemed to have vanished. chen fei lowered his head to examine his palm, where he held a red candle. it felt strangely familiar, as if it had some significant purpose. after a moment of thought, chen fei took out a lighter, intending to light the red candle. however, as he was about to ignite it, he had a feeling deep inside that doing so would lead to even more complicated events. ¡°are you lost, my friend?¡± while chen fei hesitated, a voice suddenly rang out. he looked up and noticed an elderly man who had appeared nearby, smiling warmly as he gazed at chen fei. the old man¡¯s smile seemed friendly, but instead of warmth, it sent a chill down chen fei¡¯s spine, diffusing a sense of unease. ¡°this is mi village, and i am the village chief. with all the chaos outside, we¡¯ve been quietly hiding here. it¡¯s quite a fate that you found your way here.¡± the village chief approached with enthusiasm and grabbed chen fei¡¯s wrist. chen fei instinctively tried to pull away but found himself unable to escape the firm grip. a freezing sensation emanated from his wrist and spread through his entire body. the dragon suppressing formation spontaneously activated, absorbing and neutralizing the icy coldness. chen fei, who had initially paled, gradually returned to normal. let me show you around mi village, my friend. come!¡± the village chief tugged at chen fei¡¯s wrist, exerting considerable force. chen fei felt like an ordinary person, forcibly led forward. ¡°mi village currently has three hundred and twenty-three residents. if you find this place suitable, you¡¯re welcome to stay. the outside world is far too dangerous, but mi village can at least provide you with safety.¡± the village chief continued to wear a warm smile on his face, but despite the apparent friendliness, there was not a hint of warmth in his eyes. for some inexplicable reason, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but think of the paper person. the paper person had a similarly radiant smile on its face, yet its gaze was as cold as ice, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. ¡°this is our cultivated farmland. over the past few years, we¡¯ve had excellent harvests thanks to favorable weather, and nobody here has gone hungry.¡± the village chief led chen fei to a field where the breeze gently rustled the rice stalks, portraying an image of abundant harvests. however, as chen fei gazed at the rice stalks for a while, he couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that there was something unsettling about the crimson hue within the stalks. before chen fei could scrutinize further, the village chief had already dragged him to a pond. ¡°in the past, our villagers rarely had access to meat, but now we have many fish. we can occasionally enjoy some fish meat.¡± chen fei glanced at the fish pond, noticing a considerable number of fish. it seemed that the fish had sensed chen fei¡¯s arrival, as they surfaced one by one, their mouths opening and closing. faint noises reached chen fei¡¯s ears, and for a moment, it seemed like he heard cries for help. however, these noises vanished as quickly as they had appeared, as if it had all been an illusion. chen fei shook his head slightly and looked back at the fish pond, where all the fish had returned to the depths. ¡°it seems like these fish really like you. we¡¯ll catch one for you to enjoy later,¡± the village chief said with a smile. ¡°no need,¡± chen fei responded, feeling a strange aversion deep within. ¡°in mi village, when you come here, you should consider it your own home. no need to be so reserved!¡± the village chief continued to smile softly and led chen fei to where they raised pigs and sheep. however, compared to the large fish, these pigs and sheep appeared thin and malnourished. ¡°we raise these animals collectively now to ensure that everyone has enough to eat,¡± the village chief stated, eyeing the pigs and sheep while his tongue licked the corners of his mouth, revealing sharp teeth. ¡°i have some business outside. can you help me leave?¡± chen fei asked. the more he walked around mi village, the worse chen fei felt. what was even worse was that he couldn¡¯t recall why he was here, which filled him with unease. ¡°no need to rush. the villagers are aware that we have guests from outside, and they¡¯re all waiting for us in the village,¡± the village chief replied. without giving chen fei a chance to refuse, he led chen fei deeper into the village. chen fei tried to break free but found himself powerless. almost as if being dragged, chen fei arrived in the central square of mi village. over three hundred people stood there, young and old, all staring at chen fei with unwavering gazes. although they didn¡¯t say a word, their icy stares sent a chill from the soles of chen fei¡¯s feet all the way to the top of his head. these people remained silent, even the children stood quietly by, not crying, not making noise, and not playing. ¡°oh, we have two more guests.¡± suddenly, the village chief¡¯s face lit up with a smile. he turned to look behind him and released chen fei¡¯s wrist. several villagers ran forward, disappeared from chen fei¡¯s sight. chen fei raised his wrist and found it bruised and swollen, but thanks to the activation of the dragon suppressing formation, the bruising gradually dissipated. chen fei glanced around and felt an overwhelming sense of unease in this place. just as he was considering whether to make a break for it, several villagers directly blocked his path. the villagers remained expressionless, unlike the village chief, who had at least shown some semblance of a smile. these villagers stared at chen fei with cold, unfeeling eyes. as chen fei hesitated, unsure whether to communicate or attempt to leave forcibly, he noticed that the village chief, who had brought two more people with him earlier, had now arrived at the scene. chen fei examined these two newcomers. one of them didn¡¯t strike any chords of recognition, but the other appeared oddly familiar. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly; he should know these two people, but there was an underlying feeling of disdain toward the latter. ¡°today, our mi village is quite lively, with three guests visiting simultaneously,¡± the village chief exclaimed, and the previously expressionless villagers all revealed forced smiles. however, these smiles seemed as if they were carved from the same mold, making one¡¯s scalp tingle. liu zhichun furrowed his brow, gazing at chen fei, sensing familiarity but unable to recall where he might have seen this person before. it seemed that his presence here was closely related to the individual, but he couldn¡¯t remember why. ¡°for the sake of welcoming you all, the village has prepared some food. it¡¯s simple fare, and we hope you won¡¯t mind,¡± the village chief clapped his hands, and a few villagers set up a table on the open ground. several steaming dishes were placed on it, filling the air with their savory aroma, whetting one¡¯s appetite. however, neither liu zhichun nor hua daohong made a move, and chen fei, despite looking at the dishes, remained motionless.. Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Just Breathe chapter 237: just breathe translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°are the three of you finding the dishes too simple?¡± the village chief saw that lu zhichun and the others didn¡¯t move, and his smile became even brighter. however, this kind of brightness sent shivers down people¡¯s spines. ¡°we ate on the way, so we¡¯re not hungry for now.¡± lu zhichun furrowed his brows slightly, glanced around, and said, ¡°it¡¯s getting late, and we have some business to attend to. we won¡¯t disturb you all here.¡± as lu zhichun spoke, he glanced at hua daohong, and both of them turned and walked toward the village¡¯s outskirts. chen fei didn¡¯t say a word and walked in a different direction. normally, he would have followed lu zhichun and the others as fellow outsiders, at least for some support. this mi village, though it appeared normal, had many peculiarities. continuing to stay here might lead to trouble. however, chen fei looked at lu zhichun and felt a strong aversion deep in his heart. he couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that if he followed him, he might encounter even greater trouble. this inexplicable gut feeling, accompanied by a throbbing headache, left chen fei puzzled, but he couldn¡¯t think of a better solution. the village chief watched the backs of chen fei and the others with an increasingly broad smile. by the end, the corners of his mouth had stretched below his ears, revealing crimson gums. as chen fei was trying to find the way out of the village, he suddenly felt a dizzy spell. he was startled and stopped in his tracks. after a moment, the dizziness gradually subsided, but his abdomen began to swell. with a puzzled look, chen fei glanced at his belly and suddenly realized that he was holding a pair of chopsticks in his right hand. when he looked up, he saw himself sitting in a chair, with lu zhichun and the others beside him. the plates on the table were already empty, and all the dishes from earlier had somehow ended up in their stomachs. chen fei was shocked. when did he come back, and when did they finish all these dishes? he had only felt dizzy for a moment, and yet all of this had happened. strangely, chen fei had no recollection of any of it. just like how he had no idea why he had come here in the first place, or what had caused all of this. everything had vanished from his mind. ¡°have you all eaten enough? if not, i can have more dishes prepared for you.¡± the village chief stood nearby, smiling at chen fei and the others, but the warmth in his smile had completely disappeared, leaving behind a chilling undertone. lu zhichun and hua daohong wore gloomy expressions as the food they had ingested in their stomachs made them feel uncomfortable. however, when they tried to vomit, the food seemed to stick, unmoving. a chill emanated from their stomachs, spreading throughout their bodies. the few remaining memories in their minds began to blur gradually. as the coldness spread, their guard against mi village started to diminish. slowly, they began to accept this village as if it were a true paradise. chen fei sensed the chill in his abdomen but instinctively activated his dragon suppressing formation, absorbing and dispelling the coldness. besides that, he felt nothing unusual. the only thing that puzzled chen fei was the occasional surge of power within his body. what kind of martial art was this, and when had he learned it? ¡°look, all three of you seem to have practiced martial arts. can you share some with us? the villagers of mi village have learned some from outsiders, too. let¡¯s exchange experiences, shall we?¡± the village chief extended an invitation to chen fei and the others. the onlookers, who had been observing silently, now fixed their gaze squarely on the three. martial arts? hearing the village chief¡¯s words, lu zhichun and the others suddenly realized that they were indeed knowledgeable in martial arts. their memories related to this had been unconsciously ignored until the village chief reminded them. lu zhichun instinctively wanted to refuse. after all, his martial knowledge had been hard-earned, and he couldn¡¯t easily share it with others. but then, lu zhichun remembered that he had just eaten the food prepared by these people, and refusing would seem ungrateful and too decisive. ¡°when i first started learning martial arts, the first set of techniques i learned was the ¡®kaoshan fist.¡¯ take a look.¡± after thinking for a moment, lu zhichun decided to teach the very basic set of martial arts he had learned. it was just a simple form, and teaching it wouldn¡¯t hurt much. ¡°dear friend, you are generous. on behalf of the villagers of mi village, i thank you!¡± the village chief wore a peculiar smile on his face as the surrounding villagers made space for lu zhichun to demonstrate the kaoshan fist. lu zhichun took a few steps forward, his hands hanging naturally by his sides. his posture was initially relaxed, but at this moment, an imposing aura reminiscent of towering mountains emanated from him. the ¡°kaoshan fist¡± was indeed a very basic martial art, and in cities larger than xingfen city, even most county towns with martial schools taught forms no less advanced than this. however, the effectiveness of a martial art depended on the practitioner. at this moment, even though lu zhichun hadn¡¯t made a move yet, his presence was continually rising, as if a real mountain were emerging on flat ground. ¡°this fist style emphasizes power, not form. it consists of just five simple moves, but when practiced well, even an ordinary person can reach the skin strengthening or muscle strengthening level, which is a significant achievement. watch closely!¡± as lu zhichun spoke, he took a step forward with his left foot and threw a punch with his right hand. it was as if thunder roared on a clear day, mountains crumbled, and what should have been a simple punch made people feel as though there was no escape, as if the world were on the brink of destruction. it was as if their world would collapse in the next moment. lu zhichun, who was in the aperture tempering ream, had already elevated the kaoshan fist, an ordinary technique, to another level. perhaps worried that the villagers might not understand, lu zhichun not only demonstrated the technique but also meticulously explained each aspect of it, from how to apply power to the finer points of cultivating the martial art. he even shared how he had comprehended the martial art¡¯s aura and how he had practiced it repeatedly to gain a deeper understanding of its essence. remarkably, lu zhichun held nothing back and shared everything. as he spoke, his enthusiasm grew, and his execution of the martial art became even more profound and clear. revisiting this technique seemed to have boosted lu zhichun¡¯s insight. it was so captivating that one couldn¡¯t help but immerse themselves in it, wanting to continuously demonstrate the art. after fifteen minutes, lu zhichun stopped because he had thoroughly explained the kaoshan fist in all its aspects, down to the tiniest details. ¡°there you have it, the kaoshan fist,¡± lu zhichun said with unquenched enthusiasm. ¡°thank you for sharing your technique!¡± the villagers chorused, but their tone was devoid of joy, and an icy coldness permeated the air. lu zhichun nodded and stepped aside. however, as he stood there, he couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brows slightly. what had he just taught them? the kaoshan fist? but how did one cultivate it? had he truly practiced the kaoshan fist? where had he learned it? these questions swirled in lu zhichun¡¯s mind, and he found no answers. lu zhichun suddenly felt his memories become muddled. memories related to the kaoshan fist were suddenly erased, leaving no trace in his mind. frowning, lu zhichun tried to recall but couldn¡¯t remember anything. as the coldness in his abdomen gradually spread, lu zhichun¡¯s tightly knitted brows eased slightly. it seemed that the kaoshan fist wasn¡¯t an important technique, so there was no need to worry about it. however, neither hua daohong nor chen fei noticed that lu zhichun¡¯s aura had slightly diminished, as if a portion of his cultivation had been mysteriously extracted from him. even lu zhichun himself remained unaware of this. there was a force at work, influencing all three of them. i¡¯ve practiced the first set of techniques, a leg technique. the power of legs is greater than that of hands, and by mastering leg techniques, not only do you gain an advantage in combat, but your agility also surpasses that of ordinary people.¡± hua daohong took a few steps forward and began to demonstrate the first set of leg techniques he had practiced. it was still a very ordinary leg technique, decent for ordinary people, but might be considered lacking for those with some martial arts exposure. however, when demonstrated by hua daohong, it had a different feeling altogether. hua daohong had injected something new into this leg technique. similar to how lu zhichun had elevated the kaoshan fist, hua daohong had done something similar with this leg technique. the result of practicing a martial art could vary greatly depending on the practitioner. when individuals with different levels of cultivation practiced the same technique, the outcomes could be vastly different because their understanding of martial arts was on different planes. hua daohong initially explained it in a casual manner, but as he continued to delve into the subtleties of the leg technique, he felt his spirit rising, making him unable to stop sharing every detail. however, what hua daohong didn¡¯t notice was that as he explained the leg technique, his memory of it gradually disappeared. not only his memory, but even his comprehension of the technique itself weakened as it dissipated. although hua daohong seemed to be in high spirits, continuously uncovering the nuances of the leg technique, in reality, it was more like a last burst of light before fading away completely. the villagers of mi village listened quietly to hua daohong¡¯s explanation. gradually, threads of something began to flow into their bodies, enhancing their spiritual awareness. fifteen minutes later, when hua daohong stopped speaking, he, like lu zhichun earlier, felt somewhat unsatisfied. as hua daohong returned to his original position, he realized that he had no recollection of the leg technique he had just taught. his level of cultivation had subtly decreased by a small fraction, yet he remained completely unaware, as if something was suppressing his perception. ¡°thank you for sharing your technique!¡± the villagers of mi village shouted in unison, then turned their gaze to chen fei. without delay, chen fei stepped forward. ¡°the first set of techniques i practice is the extreme mountain breathing technique.¡¯ it uses a special breathing technique to activate the body and strengthen it¡­¡± chen fei looked at the surrounding villagers. although their gazes were cold, he still felt a sense of excitement, as if he were imparting knowledge and wisdom. ¡°when i first obtained this breathing method, 1 couldn¡¯t practice it well, and 1 couldn¡¯t even get started. later, 1 spent a couple of silver coins and found that this method is actually quite easy to practice. all you need to do is this.¡± chen fei relaxed his body and began to breathe normally. to emphasize the importance of breathing, he even added a noticeable nasal sound to his breath. ¡°that¡¯s it, as long as you breathe normally, you can start practicing the technique!¡± chen fei deliberately took a few deep breaths and shared his most crucial insights and the innermost secrets of practicing the extreme mountain breathing technique. he then looked at the villagers with a beaming smile. chen fei was exhilarated because he held nothing back; he shared everything. all the villagers turned their gaze toward chen fei, and the scene fell silent.. Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Teach the Disciple, Starve the Master chapter 238: teach the disciple, starve the master translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation pingyin county. dozens of people began sweeping the surrounding area from the moment they entered the east gate, encountering various strange phenomena. however, these strange occurrences were not particularly powerful; they were mostly the transformed remains of the ordinary citizens of pingyin county who had been drained of their blood and flesh. consequently, it was mostly martial artists in the visceral tempering realm who were responsible for cleaning up. several experts in the aperture tempering realm remained vigilant, guarding against any potential surprises. in a place like this strange domain, clearing out the final second rank anomalies either required a gradual approach, eliminating all first rank anomalies in pingyin county to weaken the domain¡¯s power. or it entailed a direct confrontation with the second rank anomaly, challenging the entire domain head-on. however, it was clear that the second method was rarely chosen. it was extremely direct but also highly dangerous, not as reliable as the incremental approach. if the second rank anomaly couldn¡¯t resist jumping out, that would be even better. the most potent power in the domain resided at its central node. once that node was left, the anomalies would be somewhat weaker without its support. therefore, if they could force this second rank anomaly to come out willingly while gradually clearing the other minor anomalies, the results would be almost the same. ¡°in the world, everything has its counter. some of these bizarre anomalies may seem formidable and unsolvable, but as long as you grasp the key points, you can easily overcome them!¡± as the anomalies were being successfully cleared, fang ziqiu couldn¡¯t help but start explaining. the martial artists around him, whether in the visceral tempering realm or the body tempering realm, remained silent and listened attentively. this was not only because fang ziqiu was the highest-ranked cultivator present but also because he was the eldest among them and had extensive experience from his lifelong travels. for cultivators in the aperture tempering realm, they could live up to two hundred years, twice as long as ordinary people. in this perilous world, ordinary people rarely lived to be a hundred, so aperture tempering realm cultivators were considered quasi-immortal to them. fang ziqiu¡¯s lifespan was now approaching its limit, and in recent years, his travel destinations had often been dangerous places that could extend his life. many precious treasures, if properly refined, could extend a martial artist¡¯s lifespan even if their cultivation didn¡¯t advance. it could be said that every word fang ziqiu spoke at this moment was a generous sharing of his experience with the others. such opportunities were exceedingly rare outside of master-disciple relationships. it was also because fang ziqiu was so eager to teach, and there were so many aperture tempering realm experts around that he couldn¡¯t help but say a few more words. ¡°old fang, if we manage to take pingyin county smoothly, how about we explore that ancient village you mentioned?¡± someone whispered. the more formidable the anomalies, the greater the potential rewards sometimes. with so many wandering cultivators gathered here and another strange domain nearby, it would be a shame not to clear them together. ¡°there? it¡¯s really ominous, and i¡¯m not very confident. let¡¯s see how our gains here turn out.¡± fang ziqiu pondered for a moment and ultimately shook his head. the first time he saw that desolate mountain village from a distance, it gave him a very bad feeling. because of his deep knowledge of formations, fang ziqiu¡¯s mental power might not be much stronger than those of the same level, but it was definitely more agile and refined. only this way could he better control formations. so when other cultivators in the visceral tempering realm looked at that ancient village, they might only see it as a strange domain. but in fang ziqiu¡¯s eyes, that village was so sinister that it wouldn¡¯t be surprising if visceral tempering realm cultivators perished inside. people around him were somewhat surprised to hear fang ziqiu¡¯s words. with so many visceral tempering realm cultivators gathered together, it was unexpected that fang ziqiu was so wary of that ancient village. this piqued the curiosity of those nearby. how sinister could that village be to make fang ziqiu so cautious? the desolate mountain village. after chen fei demonstrated the cultivation secrets of the extreme mountain breathing technique, silence enveloped the surroundings. the villagers¡¯ eyes were fixed on chen fei, unmoving. the smile on the village chief¡¯s face gradually faded. ¡°dear guest, when it comes to sharing techniques, we should do so with sincerity. we¡¯ve treated you sincerely, so how could you deceive us?¡± the village chief¡¯s voice was not loud, but as he spoke, it became sharp, almost piercing the eardrums. ¡°i didn¡¯t deceive you; i really practice this way.¡± chen fei blinked, remembering clearly that the insights into the extreme mountain breathing technique naturally appeared in his mind after he practiced normal breathing. there was no hiding or secret about it; it was as clear as day. ¡°you can try it if you like. if you find it ineffective, you can try breathing more times or increase the frequency,¡± chen fei suggested after some thought. the village chief¡¯s eyes emitted a eerie red light. after a moment, he stopped. because the village chief found that chen fei had not lied; he really practiced this way. but what kind of cultivation method could be achieved with normal breathing alone? if ordinary breathing could be used for cultivation, then all ordinary people in the world would become martial artists. ¡°do you have any other additions?¡± the village chief asked with a dark expression. ¡°yes, there¡¯s a very crucial point to learning the extreme mountain breathing technique!¡± chen fei thought for a moment and spoke loudly. ¡°what is it? speak up!¡± the smile gradually returned to the village chief¡¯s face; it had to be this way. ordinary breathing definitely couldn¡¯t be used for cultivation, so there must be other secrets. ¡°one or two silver coins. you must have one or two silver coins. i didn¡¯t emphasize this earlier, but it¡¯s extremely important!¡± chen fei¡¯s face was filled with seriousness as he remembered that he had almost been unable to practice the extreme mountain breathing technique due to lacking one or two silver coins. the village chief, who had been smiling, froze in place. what did one or two silver coins have to do with the breathing technique? the village chief turned to look at the villagers, whose eyes were now filled with malice, as if they wanted to pounce on chen fei and kill him. but there seemed to be some strange constraint, keeping the villagers quiet in their original positions. as chen fei stopped adding any more details about the breathing technique, tiny threads of something suddenly began flying out of these villagers¡¯ bodies, slowly moving towards chen fei. earlier, when lu zhichun and the other two explained the technique, these villagers had absorbed information from them. but now, this information was flowing backward into chen fei. these villagers could directly absorb everything related to the technique from lu zhichun and the others as if they had copied the answers. afterward, the information became their own, with no further connection to lu zhichun and the others. just as lu zhichun and the others had revealed the answers, these villagers copied them, and then the answers became their own, with no further connection to lu zhichun and the others. however, at this moment, chen fei had given an incorrect answer for the extreme mountain breathing technique¡ªnatural breathing. this answer was clearly wrong, and when they copied it, they gained nothing. teaching disciples could sometimes be a double-edged sword. if the disciples couldn¡¯t learn, the master would still pay the price. in this world, every action had its consequences. ¡°thank you, guest, for sharing the technique!¡± the villagers shouted in unison, expressing gratitude, but in reality, they wished they could tear chen fei apart. with a smiling face, chen fei politely nodded to the villagers and then walked away. as he moved, he noticed that his body was becoming increasingly comfortable, as if it was growing stronger and more robust. at the same time, his mind became much clearer. chen fei found it somewhat strange as he stood still. this continuous sensation of getting stronger persisted for more than a dozen breaths before gradually subsiding. if there were onlookers present at this moment, they would have noticed that chen fei¡¯s aura had increased significantly while the once-sharp and agile gazes of the villagers had dimmed considerably. ¡°why would you need one or two silver coins to practice a technique? and who should you give these one or two silver coins to?¡± chen fei¡¯s clearer mind allowed him to recognize the strange point in his earlier words. however, at this moment, he still couldn¡¯t remember who he should give the one or two silver coins to. however, deep down, chen fei¡¯s subconscious knew that one or two silver coins were crucial. without them, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to start practicing the extreme mountain breathing technique. but who should he give it to? chen fei felt a buzzing in his head; it seemed like he had forgotten a lot of things, things he just couldn¡¯t recall. lu zhichun and the other two were a bit perplexed when they heard chen fei explain the key points of the extreme mountain breathing technique. however, as the cold feeling spread through their stomachs, they subconsciously ignored this matter. it was as if they had overlooked why they were being so patient, revealing their entire technique, even if it was just an introductory one. in the past, they would never have done such a thing because, at their level, each technique had their own understanding and interpretation, bearing their personal marks. teaching others like this was equivalent to exposing their foundations. with close relationships like master and disciple, it was fine, as teaching was expected. but now, in this unfamiliar situation, it seemed impossible to impart their knowledge so readily. yet, despite the impossibility, it had become a reality in this ancient village. many usual details they would have been cautious about were subconsciously overlooked and forgotten. ¡°just now, the three of you shared so much, benefiting us greatly. are you thirsty? the village has prepared some drinks. have a drink to quench your thirst,¡± the village chief said with a smile, clapping his hands. three bowls of liquor were brought over. the fragrance of the liquor was so strong that it made one¡¯s mouth water. chen fei instinctively wanted to refuse, feeling that something was amiss. however, before he could utter the refusal, a wave of dizziness hit him, and his body swayed slightly. when he opened his eyes again, chen fei found the bowl of liquor already in his hand, and it was empty. there was still a lingering taste of alcohol in his mouth, and the feeling of drunkenness swirled in his brain. with his perception already quite blurry due to the surroundings, this sudden intake of alcohol further intensified this sensation. the question chen fei had been pondering about the need for one or two silver coins for the extreme mountain breathing technique was pushed to the back of his mind. he looked around with slightly hazy eyes. ¡°now that you¡¯ve had your drink, would the three of you be kind enough to share a bit more knowledge? mi village is a remote and impoverished place, and it¡¯s rare for us to have the opportunity to learn something. we hope the three of you won¡¯t hesitate to impart your wisdom!¡± the village chief wore a cold smile as he bowed to chen fei and the others.. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Overly Ridiculous chapter 239: overly ridiculous translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°sure! lu zhichun stumbled out and, after glancing around, said, ¡°first, fists, then feet, that¡¯s the sequence i learned martial arts in. so, the second set of techniques i learned was a leg technique. everyone, watch closely!¡± after introducing it, lu zhichun¡¯s legs moved, and the sharp leg technique was instantly displayed. although it was just an ordinary leg technique, when executed by lu zhichun, it seemed like ocean waves, one wave after another, endlessly surging forward. the eighteen legs technique was completed in the blink of an eye. compared to the previous fist techniques, lu zhichun¡¯s leg technique was indeed more exquisite in terms of precision. as he demonstrated the technique, he began to explain it step by step. at the beginning of his explanation, energy began to radiate from lu zhichun¡¯s head, absorbed by the villagers. lu zhichun taught these techniques as if he were imparting them to his closest friends, explaining every detail, leaving nothing out. even the parts of the technique that weren¡¯t directly related, lu zhichun extracted and demonstrated them for the villagers. ¡°hmm?¡± some concepts involved more advanced techniques, and lu zhichun couldn¡¯t help but pause for a moment, instinctively sensing that something was amiss. why was he saying so much for a simple leg technique? wait, which leg technique was 1 explaining just now? lu zhichun¡¯s mind shook, but before he could figure out the problem, the alcohol he had drunk earlier began to cloud his mind. distracted, lu zhichun momentarily ignored the question he had just thought of. he glanced at the villagers around him, remembered that he was still explaining the leg technique, and didn¡¯t want to disappoint their hospitality. so, lu zhichun hurriedly continued his explanation. after a full two-quarters of an hour, lu zhichun finally finished explaining the eighteen legs technique. not only the leg technique but also the concepts behind other advanced techniques were extensively elaborated by lu zhichun. ¡°thank you for sharing your technique!¡± the villagers shouted in unison, and strands of something ethereal emanated from lu zhichun¡¯s head, one by one, entering the bodies of the villagers. the villagers, who initially had somewhat dull expressions, gradually became brighter. lu zhichun returned to his original position, his head filled with a haze. what had he just done? explained a leg technique? what leg technique? lu zhichun had a splitting headache, and he instinctively pressed his head. his breath had already diminished further. it wasn¡¯t just his cultivation that suffered; a portion of his core soul energy had been depleted as well. for martial artists, core soul energy was crucial, whether in the body tempering realm or the aperture tempering realm. if core soul energy was damaged in the body tempering realm, breaking through the aperture tempering realm became challenging. and if core soul energy in the aperture tempering realm was damaged, it could lead to a lack of control over one¡¯s apertures, resulting in slowed progress or even regression in cultivation. from the moment martial artists started practicing martial arts techniques, each technique not only refined the body but also subtly tempered core soul energy. thus, the loss of any martial art technique was a blow to one¡¯s foundation. ¡°there¡¯s something wrong here!¡± lu zhichun lowered his hand, having lost two techniques in succession. his subconscious mind was already strongly warning him. even as the chill spread in his abdomen, and the dizziness from the alcohol swayed in his brain, he couldn¡¯t suppress this feeling. this was the natural defense mechanism of the aperture tempering realm against danger, an effect inherent in the path of martial arts. lu zhichun looked around cautiously, but up to this point, he still couldn¡¯t recall many things. although he was cautious about the current situation, he didn¡¯t know what the next step should be. the village chief glanced at lu zhichun, a hint of red gleaming in his eyes, and a sinister smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. he then turned to hua daohong. hua daohong, having finished his drink and in a highly excited state, leaped into the center and began explaining a set of internal energy cultivation techniques. the more he explained, the more excited he became. with each word, hua daohong felt a sense of liberation in his heart. energy was also radiating from his head, just like lu zhichun. similar to lu zhichun, hua daohong meticulously explained every detail of this technique. since the cultivation of internal energy was an ongoing process throughout the body tempering realm, he not only explained the intricacies of this technique but also touched upon other internal energy techniques. halfway through, hua daohong sensed something unusual, but he was immediately overwhelmed by the cold sensation and alcohol intoxication within his body. he continued his explanation. however, due to his instinctual warning, hua daohong concealed the content of the other internal energy techniques and only explained the basics of entry-level internal energy cultivation. threads of fine lines emanated from hua daohong¡¯s celestial crown, permeating the bodies of all the villagers. their eyes became increasingly bright, and a glint of liveliness shone in their gazes. after a moment, hua daohong stumbled forward, stood still for a moment, and a natural sense of alertness towards their surroundings welled up within him. he turned to look at lu zhichun and found the same expression on his face. both of them felt anxious, wanting to leave this place together. yet, it seemed as though a voice was telling them that fleeing would lead to certain death. they were torn and indecisive. their wisdom seemed to be suppressed, as their usual thoughts and perceptions had sunk to their lowest levels. in their normal state, even if lu zhichun and hua daohong felt the situation was dangerous, they would undoubtedly fight back and then attempt to break free. delaying could increase the danger. many dangers, at first, might appear insignificant, but it was these little dangers that gradually cut into your flesh, slowly simmering you. by the time you realized something was wrong, you¡¯d be too weak to escape. under normal circumstances, lu zhichun and hua daohong would understand this logic. however, at this moment, they clearly were not in a normal state. otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have failed to remove the chills within their bodies promptly and even believed that the sensations in their stomachs were a sign of the villagers¡¯ hospitality. ¡°this guest, it¡¯s your turn.¡± the village chief noticed the state of lu zhichun and hua daohong but didn¡¯t take any action. instead, he turned his gaze towards chen fei. ¡°of course! of course!¡± chen fei had a smile on his face. in the face of these enthusiastic villagers, teaching them some minor techniques was entirely justified. the world was too chaotic, and these villagers were in great danger without any self-defense skills. these villagers were good people, and good people deserved better protection! ¡°i¡¯m nothing special. the first set of techniques i learned is called the breathing technique, and i¡¯ve already taught it to you.¡± chen fei greeted those around him and smiled. however, chen fei¡¯s words received no friendly response. the villagers stared at him with cold eyes, and upon hearing his words, their bodies trembled slightly, as if they were about to pounce on him with great force. chen fei didn¡¯t notice anything unusual and continued, ¡°the second set of techniques i learned is a martial art called the extreme mountain fist, which shares its origin with the breathing technique.¡± shares its origin? upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, both the villagers and the village chief suddenly had an uneasy feeling. the first set of breathing techniques chen fei had taught earlier seemed simple, just focusing on breathing. however, this second set, the extreme mountain fist, shared its origin with the previous one. what if it had some strange and unconventional training method? ¡°this guest, please wait a moment,¡± the village chief suddenly stopped chen fei, who looked at him with confusion. ¡°we don¡¯t need you to teach us this extreme mountain fist; we¡¯ve already learned a lot just now,¡± the village chief said with a smile. ¡°how can that be? the extreme mountain fist, while it may seem like an entry-level technique, i have already cultivated it to the highest level. i¡¯ve fused all its variations into one punch. please, take a look!¡± chen fei said, took a step forward with his left foot, and unleashed a powerful punch with his right hand. it was like a mountain collapsing, with a majestic aura rising. the village chief hesitated for a moment, and this technique did seem somewhat genuine. the fundamental technique appeared simple, but when chen fei threw a punch, it displayed countless variations. ¡°how do you find this technique?¡± chen fei asked with a smile. ¡°it¡¯s good, but¡­¡± before the village chief could finish his sentence, chen fei continued, ¡°actually, practicing this technique is quite simple. at the beginning, 1 couldn¡¯t grasp it either, until one day 1 discovered a simple training method: just wave your hands!¡± the village chief¡¯s eyes widened slightly, and that ominous feeling surged up instantly. ¡°you don¡¯t need to¡­¡± ¡°with each wave of your hand, it¡¯s a form of training. the faster you wave, the faster you¡¯ll master the extreme mountain fist. it took me less than three days to reach my current level.¡± chen fei interrupted the village chief. the village chief was still being too polite; it was just a method of practicing the extreme mountain fist, and chen fei had no intention of keeping it a secret. the villagers stared wide-eyed at chen fei, and some of them trembled, as if they wanted to rush towards him. however, a force seemed to be holding them in place. chen fei turned to look at the villagers and found that they appeared somewhat excited, probably because they thought the training method for this extreme mountain fist was straightforward! ¡°oh, by the way, to practice this technique, you¡¯ll need to pay one or two silver coins. don¡¯t forget!¡± chen fei patted his head, almost forgetting the most important key. the deception was going too far! upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, the villagers¡¯ eyes turned crimson, but they were helpless. strands of energy emanated from the villagers and flowed towards chen fei. chen fei, who had a somewhat muddled mind before, suddenly felt a surge of clarity. his physical strength began to rise again, and this sensation made him squint his eyes reflexively. ¡°this guest, do you have any other skills besides practicing?¡± the village chief looked at the absorbed energy with a serious expression. in the usual case, he would have asked chen fei to leave at this point. however, after being fooled twice in a row, he couldn¡¯t easily let chen fei go now. ¡°i practice alchemy!¡± chen fei shouted in response to the village chief¡¯s question. ¡°can you teach us a few tricks?¡± the village chief asked in a hushed tone. if chen fei could practice in such an inexplicable manner, he wanted to see how chen fei would handle alchemy, a craft that required precision. ¡°of course!¡± chen fei nodded, looking at the excited villagers around him. he continued with a smile, ¡°the first recipe i learned is for vitality pills. it¡¯s very simple to learn. all you need to do is fry some pig liver. to speed up your learning of this recipe, remember to slice the pig liver thinly!¡± chen fei earnestly shared his experience, but the surroundings suddenly fell silent, and you could hear a pin drop! alchemy involving frying pig liver? how could anyone come up with such an outrageous idea? ¡°roar!¡± one villager roared and rushed towards chen fei, but before he could take a step, his entire body seemed to be crushed by something, instantly turning into powder. a force emerged from the powder and rushed into chen fei¡¯s body, which he absorbed. meanwhile, strands of energy emanated from the tops of the other villagers¡¯ heads, even if they wanted to stop it they couldn¡¯t.. Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Strange Woman’s Attendance chapter 240: strange woman¡¯s attendance translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation pingyin county. what was originally a team of dozens of people advancing layer by layer has now come to a halt. the strangeness that was easily dispatched has undergone a unique transformation, with many of them merging with each other, increasing their abilities. at the same time, attacks from martial artists on these strange entities often have little effect. it¡¯s as if something is absorbing the damage inflicted on these strangeness. the most immediate consequence of these changes is the increasing casualties among lower-level martial artists. especially those in the marrow tempering realm have been heavily affected by this wave of changes, with many of them falling in battle. even those in the visceral tempering realm are mostly injured at this point. the frigid power emanating from these strangeness is much stronger than what they encountered elsewhere. even martial artists in the visceral tempering realm, who have robust vitality, find it extremely challenging to withstand this frigid energy. if the injuries continue, the situation will only worsen. ¡°old fang, what¡¯s going on? do we need to intervene?¡± whispered a martial artist in the aperture tempering realm. if this continues, even the visceral tempering realm martial artists are likely to suffer heavy losses. although visceral tempering realm martial artists are far less powerful than those in the marrow tempering realm, recruiting them to explore the domain of strangeness is not an easy task for these aperture tempering realm martial artists. in the small town, independent martial artists in the visceral tempering realm are like kings, and very few are willing to venture into the domain of strangeness. as a result, many of the followers of visceral tempering realm martial artists have been nurtured by these strong aperture tempering realm martial artists themselves. seeing them die so easily here would be heart-wrenching even for aperture tempering realm martial artists. ¡°no rush, this is a test of the domain of strangeness and an inevitable change,¡± fang waved his hand casually. ¡°to conquer a domain of strangeness, unless your strength far exceeds it and you can sweep through effortlessly, you¡¯ll often have to adapt on the fly. what¡¯s happening now is just the beginning.¡± ¡°but if all these people die, it could be troublesome,¡± someone murmured. ¡°to achieve great things, sacrifices are inevitable. dealing with this domain of strangeness, if we don¡¯t understand it now, it will become even more troublesome later. there are indeed valuable treasures within this domain; i¡¯m becoming more and more eager!¡± fang¡¯s face revealed a faint smile. conquering a domain of strangeness is by no means a simple task. wild mountain ancient village. chen fei stood still, feeling the surging energy within his body. this place seemed like a paradise, and in just a short moment, chen fei felt his vitality and spirit greatly enhanced. ¡°if you look at it this way, this place really is a hidden paradise. compared to the sect¡¯s true transmission peak, it seems the sect is lacking a bit?¡± a thought suddenly popped into chen fei¡¯s head, and he was momentarily stunned. sect? the immortal cloud sword sect? chen fei suddenly realized that his memories regarding the sect were becoming increasingly blurry. was he just an ordinary martial artist who happened to wander nearby, or was he the chief disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect? and what about the immortal cloud sword sect? that name also sounded very familiar. under the influence of external energy, chen fei felt his thoughts becoming less sluggish. however, he still hadn¡¯t completely grasped the situation. the continuous flow of energy he had experienced moments ago gradually subsided. ¡°thank you for sharing your techniques!¡± the villagers shouted in unison, pulling chen fei out of his thoughts. but chen fei couldn¡¯t help but wonder if the villagers seemed a bit too excited. was it because they had learned new techniques and were thrilled? and, did he just see one of the villagers turn into powder? powder? that couldn¡¯t be right! chen fei shook his head, looking at the villagers. there was no sign of any powder on the ground, and what he had seen was likely just a hallucination. ¡°you¡¯re very welcome!¡± chen fei politely gestured to the villagers and walked away with a smile. helping others and assisting these kind-hearted villagers filled chen fei with genuine satisfaction. as the villagers watched chen fei¡¯s departing figure, a cold and sinister look seemed to crystallize in their eyes. unfortunately, they couldn¡¯t take any action at the moment and could only watch as chen fei walked away unharmed. ¡°village chief, we¡¯ve already taught quite a few techniques today. shouldn¡¯t we give everyone some time to digest them?¡± lu zhichun looked at the village chief and spoke in a low voice. although he hadn¡¯t completely understood the situation, he knew that teaching more techniques right now would not be a good idea. continuing in this manner might lead to something disastrous. ¡°too much of a good thing can be bad for everyone,¡± hua daohong added. ¡°i agree,¡± chen fei said with a smile. chen fei had many things he couldn¡¯t understand right now. memories were rushing in and out of his mind, often disappearing. this feeling was making him uneasy. chen fei felt the need to find a place where he could settle down and focus his thoughts. there was undoubtedly something important that he had forgotten, and he needed to unravel it. ¡°i guess we shouldn¡¯t trouble you three anymore. let¡¯s stop the teachings for today,¡± the village chief finally responded. as chen fei thought about how comfortable he had felt after teaching the techniques earlier, he realized that he could come back here again. helping others and bringing joy to them was a fulfilling endeavor. after all, assisting others was a way of helping oneself too, and he found it quite rewarding. ¡°of course, if the villagers want to learn more skills, i actually have quite a few fundamental techniques on hand. teaching another ten or eight sets won¡¯t be a problem at all,¡± chen fei replied. the village chief, upon hearing lu zhichun and hua daohong¡¯s words, had initially shown no reaction. however, when he heard chen fei¡¯s statement, his cheeks trembled slightly. ¡°it¡¯s still early, and we don¡¯t want to trouble you further. we bid you farewell!¡± lu zhichun smiled and began walking toward the village¡¯s outskirts. hua daohong didn¡¯t say anything, but his intentions were clear; he was ready to leave this place as well. while lu zhichun and hua daohong were about to leave, the village chief stopped them. ¡°it¡¯s getting late, and it wouldn¡¯t be safe for you to travel at night. please stay for the night.¡± lu zhichun was about to argue, but when he looked up at the sky, he was surprised to see that the sun had set, and night had fallen. he couldn¡¯t understand how it had become night so quickly. it was as if time had slipped away unnoticed. shaking his head, he let go of the strange feeling and thought that perhaps the sky had been like this all along. lu zhichun furrowed his brows, just a moment ago, he clearly remembered that it was still early in the day, but now, looking around, he saw that night had fallen, and the moon hung high in the sky. he shook his head in disbelief, feeling like something had suppressed the strange feeling he¡¯d had earlier, causing it to gradually fade from his mind. hua daohong stared at the sky, sensing that something was amiss instinctively. however, he quickly dismissed the feeling, convincing himself that the sky had been like this all along. chen fei was becoming increasingly surprised by the changing sky. the peculiar sensation he had experienced earlier was now more pronounced, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint its source. it was as if a voice kept whispering in his ear, telling him that the world was just like this¡ªboth here and outside¡ªand that there was no need to be alarmed. ¡°it¡¯s getting late, and we¡¯ve prepared several guest rooms in the village. we hope they¡¯re to your liking,¡± the village chief said as he gestured for chen fei and the others to follow him. the three of them were accommodated in three adjacent thatched cottages. chen fei thanked the village chief with a nod and closed the door to his room. sitting cross-legged on the bed, chen fei propped his chin with his right hand. many aspects of what had happened today had left him feeling uneasy. especially after teaching the techniques, he found that his mind had become clearer, and the strange sensations in his surroundings had become more prominent. no matter how chen fei tried to piece things together, it was difficult. everything came in fragments, and then they would fade away. sometimes, chen fei tried to grasp a thought in his mind, to delve deeper into it, but immediately other thoughts would distract him, causing him to lose track of what he had been thinking. clearly, he knew that he had forgotten something important, but he couldn¡¯t figure out what it was. this feeling was frustrating, and there seemed to be no solution. deep down, chen fei remembered that he wasn¡¯t usually this forgetful, but now he found himself constantly losing track of his thoughts, as if his mind were a mess of confusion. ¡°sigh!¡± chen fei let out a sigh and looked around. the villagers and the village chief were still very welcoming. however, chen fei had a subconscious feeling that he had something important to do outside. ¡°i¡¯ll talk to the village chief tomorrow and leave,¡± chen fei thought to himself. * knock, knock, knock!* a series of knocks interrupted chen fei¡¯s thoughts. he stood up in confusion, opened the door, and expected to see the village chief. to his surprise, there was a woman standing outside. her brows seemed to curl like smoke, her eyes were filled with an enigmatic charm. she wore simple and modest clothing, but on her, it appeared as if she were adorned in the finest silk and satin, making her unforgettable at first sight. ¡°young man, is it alright if 1 come in?¡± the woman wore a gentle smile that seemed capable of melting anyone¡¯s heart. chen fei furrowed his brow slightly. it was late at night, and the situation of a lone man and a woman being alone together could easily lead to misunderstandings. ¡°i¡¯m sorry, i¡­¡± before chen fei could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a sense of dizziness. when he regained his senses, the woman had already entered the thatched cottage and firmly closed the door behind her. ¡°i¡¯ve been in this village for many years, and i¡¯ve always had a wish ¨C to have someone capture my current appearance in a painting. beauty fades with time, and i hope to preserve my current look,¡± the woman¡¯s eyes became moist, and her cheeks displayed an innocent and pitiable expression that made one want to embrace her and show her tender affection. ¡°painting?¡± chen fei had forgotten what he had intended to refuse just moments ago, and it seemed like he had willingly invited this woman into his room. moreover, when she mentioned painting, chen fei realized that it had been a long time since he had picked up a paintbrush. ¡°young sir, would it be possible?¡± the woman leaned forward slightly, revealing her enchanting figure that couldn¡¯t be hidden even by her coarse clothing. meanwhile, in the rooms of lu zhichun and hua daohong, similar scenarios were unfolding as each of them encountered an unexpected guest.. Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: A Line of Writing chapter 241: a line of writing translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°the night has grown deep, and you want to play chess at this hour?¡± lu zhichun furrowed his brow, feeling puzzled about how he had allowed this old man to enter his house. ¡°in this mi village, i¡¯ve played countless games of chess with others, and i¡¯ve grown tired of it. now that i¡¯ve run into you, 1 can¡¯t resist the urge to play. i hope you¡¯ll indulge me.¡± the old man wore a smile on his face, already setting up the chessboard and waiting for lu zhichun to take a seat. ¡°i¡¯m feeling a bit tired today, and i¡¯m afraid i don¡¯t have the energy for a game with you.¡± lu zhichun looked at the old man and then glanced at the chessboard. he had a vague feeling that something wasn¡¯t quite right. he couldn¡¯t pinpoint the source of this feeling, but he decided to follow his instincts. it¡¯s not too late, not too late for anything.¡± the old man chuckled softly, picked up a chess piece, and placed it on the board in front of him. lu zhichun gazed at the chessboard, feeling a moment of dizziness, and involuntarily closed his eyes. when he opened them again, he found himself sitting across from the old man, his right hand just lifting from the board, having made a move. aside from his daily cultivation, lu zhichun¡¯s only significant hobby was playing chess. seeing that he had already made a move, he set aside all other emotions and focused on the game. however, lu zhichun failed to notice that with each move, he was losing a bit of his vitality and energy. these losses, though imperceptible individually, accumulated over time and had a significant impact. many things couldn¡¯t withstand such gradual erosion, even a cultivator with a strong foundation. given enough time, this kind of loss could be destructive. lu zhichun¡¯s entire being was absorbed in the chessboard, oblivious to the toll it was taking on his cultivation. it seemed that this old man possessed exceptional chess skills, and each move he made left lu zhichun captivated. in less than a quarter of an hour, the loss of cultivation lu zhichun suffered was already on par with the entire set of techniques he had been practicing outside earlier. and the pace of this game had only just begun. on the other side, inside hua daohong¡¯s house, the two of them had already started drinking without even realizing it. a thousand cups of wine is not too many when you meet a like-minded friend. hua daohong was already a lover of alcohol, and the liquor brought by the old man not only had a fragrant aroma but also left an unforgettable aftertaste. it was impossible to resist the urge to keep pouring one cup after another. hua daohong didn¡¯t drink for the sake of tasting the wine or for engaging in conversation while drinking. he simply savored the act of drinking itself. if someone was willing to join him, even in silence, it was a joy for hua daohong. at this moment, the two of them didn¡¯t exchange a word; instead, they kept pouring and drinking, as if indulging in a drunken revelry. seeing the old man¡¯s drinking style, hua daohong was genuinely pleased, and a smile appeared on his face. he raised the fragrant wine in his hand and took a sip. however, hua daohong failed to notice that with each sip, his own aura diminished by a point. only then would the old man pour another cup and hand it to him to drink. each cup of wine in the old man¡¯s hand was, in fact, hua daohong¡¯s cultivation. hua daohong was unknowingly sacrificing his own power, piece by piece, as he drank with the old man. at this moment, hua daohong was completely absorbed in the joy of drinking, unaware of this gradual loss of power. one moment, two moments, half an hour, one hour! suddenly, a sense of alarm jolted hua daohong¡¯s heart. the cup of wine he was about to drink stopped in mid-air. his previously hazy eyes cleared slightly due to this shock. hua daohong felt a weakness in his body, not just physically, but his entire being seemed to be in a lowered state, as if he had gone without sleep for days and nights. ¡°what¡¯s happening to me?¡± hua daohong stared at the wine glass in his hand, which now looked more like a deadly poison than wine. although he couldn¡¯t fully grasp the situation, he instinctively knew that he must not drink any more. continuing to drink might lead to consequences he did not wish to face. ¡°i¡¯ve only had a few sips. why are you stopping?¡± the old man urged. ¡°i won¡¯t drink anymore. you should leave; i need to rest!¡± hua daohong stood up and issued a dismissal to the old man. ¡°if you don¡¯t like the taste of this wine, i have others. how about you try this one?¡± the old man wore an icy smile, beckoning hua daohong with his hand. in a daze, hua daohong sat back down, holding the wine glass, and drank most of it. ¡°pfft!¡± in the past, hua daohong would have continued to drink after consuming most of the wine. however, the sense of alarm from earlier remained, and he immediately spat out the wine. ¡°get out!¡± hua daohong slammed the wine glass onto the ground, shattering it into pieces. his mental clarity improved slightly, and the previously overwhelming haziness diminished. the old man wore a cold smile, nodded at hua daohong, and left his house with the wine. hua daohong stood by the edge of the bed, looking around, with feelings of unease and alarm lingering in his mind. an intense desire to leave this place arose within him. however, this urge gradually subsided. a strange force was suppressing hua daohong¡¯s thoughts. at the same time, drowsiness washed over him. hua daohong unknowingly sat down on the bed, resisting the urge to fall into a deep slumber. in lu zhichun¡¯s room, the floor was scattered with chess pieces. lu zhichun¡¯s expression was dark as he gazed at the old man in front of him. a wave of killing intent surged from his heart, but it inexplicably dissipated. ¡°the chessboard is scattered; let¡¯s end this game here,¡± lu zhichun said in a deep voice. ¡°no rush, no rush. i¡¯ll come find you another time.¡± the old man wore a chilling smile on his face as he looked at lu zhichun. his eyes glinted with a greedy desire, almost spilling over, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. lu zhichun remained silent, watching the old man leave, his gaze filled with contemplation. something was seriously amiss here, and he couldn¡¯t stay any longer. lu zhichun took a step forward, but suddenly an overwhelming fatigue swept over him. it was so intense that even lu zhichun struggled to resist it, and he found himself sitting on the ground. resisting this exhaustion seemed almost impossible, and leaving became a distant hope. outside chen fei¡¯s thatched cottage, he had already escorted the woman out. she held a piece of paper in her hand, on which a doodle-like drawing was sketched. it was difficult to discern what exactly was depicted on the paper, and the term ¡°doodle¡± would be too generous to describe it. sir, all i asked for was a painting. why are you so heartless?¡± the woman¡¯s bare shoulder was slightly exposed, and she stood slightly taller, revealing more than one would expect. however, chen fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of emotion. whether it was the mysterious energy he had received during the day or the automatic functioning of the dragon suppressing elephant, chen fei¡¯s mind was relatively clear. the hazy feeling caused by the food and drink he had consumed had diminished considerably. so when the woman appeared, requesting a painting in the middle of the night, chen fei instinctively felt that something was amiss. villagers might be friendly, but they wouldn¡¯t approach matters in such a peculiar manner. in the dead of night, a lone man and a woman, and she asks for a painting. chen fei could paint, but under these circumstances, he didn¡¯t dare to draw for her. chen fei didn¡¯t know what would happen if he did paint for her, but he couldn¡¯t bring himself to do it. there were moments when he almost picked up a charcoal pencil and started to draw vigorously, but he forcibly restrained himself, opting instead to doodle and create something entirely nonsensical on the paper. he made sure not to depict the woman¡¯s specific appearance. despite the woman repeatedly displaying her figure and making suggestive comments, none of it stirred any response from chen fei. the whole situation was just too strange. a woman suddenly approaching you with advances, and chen fei¡¯s immediate reaction was to wonder if there was some sort of hidden agenda or plot. ¡°my skills are indeed disappointing, sir,¡± chen fei said, bowing slightly. the smile on the woman¡¯s face gradually faded, leaving only an inhuman coldness. she cast a sharp glance at chen fei, and the paper in her hand turned into fragments as she walked away. chen fei furrowed his brow, closed the door, and his desire to leave this place surged to its maximum. however, before chen fei could take any action, a sudden drowsiness overcame him, and he couldn¡¯t help but grasp the wall for support. the drowsiness was so overpowering that it occupied all of his thoughts, leaving no room for other considerations. after what felt like an unknown duration, the drowsiness slowly faded, and chen fei¡¯s brain began to function again. ¡°what was i just trying to do?¡± chen fei looked around in confusion. there should have been something extremely important he was about to do, but he found that he had forgotten it. ¡°again?¡± chen fei¡¯s brow furrowed deeply. this feeling of forgetting things was truly terrible, and he realized that this situation seemed to have been ongoing. at the appointed time, the village chief went door-to-door and brought chen fei¡¯s group to the open area where they had been the previous day. just like yesterday, all the villagers stood to the side, silently watching chen fei¡¯s group without saying a word. chen fei looked at lu zhichun and the others, noticing that something seemed odd about their condition, but he couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on it. ¡°mi village sincerely welcomes anyone who comes here. yesterday, the three of you taught us your techniques, and we have greatly benefited from them. we also saw your sincerity. in return, mi village is willing to share something we treasure with you, hoping it will be of use to you.¡± the village chief finished speaking, and several villagers stepped forward. ¡°wind gathering technique, a minor technique. we hope it won¡¯t disappoint you!¡± an old woman stepped forward, casting a deep, sinister look at chen fei¡¯s group. she pointed forward, and the area within a few meters suddenly fluctuated. a gust of wind appeared out of thin air beneath her, and the old woman slowly floated into the air. lu zhichun and the others¡¯ eyes lit up immediately. even though their spiritual wisdom was suppressed, they could still tell that this was an incredibly powerful technique, far from ordinary. ¡°wind gathering, this technique¡­¡± the old woman proceeded to explain the essence of the wind gathering technique in detail. it took nearly half an hour to explain the entire technique. however, lu zhichun and the others failed to notice that as they listened, energy was continuously escaping from their crown chakras. even chen fei was not exempt. chen fei was listening intently, completely absorbed in the explanation. suddenly, he noticed a line of text flickering at the bottom of his vision. why would there be text appearing at the bottom of his vision? Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: The Map Revealed chapter 242: the map revealed translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°this technique is truly exquisite, but 1 have a few questions. 1 wonder if you can answer them?¡± lu zhichun stood in place, the more he thought about this wind gathering technique, the more he felt its profound nature. if he could learn it, it would undoubtedly increase his combat abilities and even solidify his foundations. however, because it was so exquisite, the old woman¡¯s simple explanation made it seem too difficult to learn in one go. moreover, lu zhichun felt that the old woman deliberately omitted some of the finer details. these finer points, if left unexplained, wouldn¡¯t necessarily hinder the practice of the wind gathering technique if one had exceptional talent. however, it might extend the learning process. how long it would take depended on one¡¯s innate aptitude. this is aimed at those with exceptional talent. for those with average talent, these finer points aren¡¯t explained, and they might never be able to grasp the wind gathering technique in their entire lives. for those with high aptitude, like lu zhichun, who had been able to raise his cultivation to the current aperture tempering realm level as a wandering cultivator, his talent was certainly above average. while he might not be on par with the true geniuses of sects, he surpassed the majority of martial practitioners. therefore, if lu zhichun were to ponder it himself, he might take ten days or half a month to grasp the basics of the wind gathering technique. afterward, he could practice diligently and gradually elevate his mastery of it. but now, with the instructor right in front of him, lu zhichun had no reason to figure it out on his own. he could simply ask. if the old woman didn¡¯t agree, he could consider other options later. as a wandering cultivator, lu zhichun had no qualms about asking such questions. in the past, whenever there was an opportunity to enhance his cultivation, he would seize it. even though his spiritual wisdom was currently suppressed, the desire to improve his cultivation was deeply ingrained in lu zhichun¡¯s character. hua daohong was also watching the old woman closely. he had many questions about this wind gathering technique as well. let¡¯s see if the old woman is willing to answer. ¡°no problem at all. feel free to ask any questions,¡± the old woman replied without hesitation. ¡°thank you!¡± a pleased expression appeared on lu zhichun¡¯s face as he proceeded to ask his questions. however, lu zhichun failed to notice that as he began his inquiries, the energy that had been subtly dissipating from his spiritual aperture had suddenly intensified. if the energy dissipating earlier could be considered as a one, at this moment, it had surged to a five. furthermore, as lu zhichun and the old woman engaged in their back-and-forth discussion, the rate of energy dissipation continued to increase. hua daohong, seeing how cooperative the old woman was, also joined in the discussion of questions. the rate of energy dissipation from his spiritual aperture similarly escalated, keeping pace with lu zhichun¡¯s. the village chief, watching the scene with a smiling expression, observed how, in just a short moment, the auras of both lu zhichun and hua daohong were rapidly diminishing. what¡¯s even more crucial is that this intense loss of cultivation, if it were in the past, even with lu zhichun and hua daohong¡¯s spiritual wisdom suppressed, their bodies would instinctively sound an alarm. however, their current strong desire to comprehend this profound martial art, something that martial practitioners pursue throughout their entire lives, swiftly overwhelmed their natural instincts. this is not the same as the hobbies and interests from last night. hobbies and interests will always remain as such, whereas something you pursue for a lifetime can¡¯t be compared to mere pastimes. the village chief, who had been wearing a smile, suddenly felt that something was amiss. chen fei, on the other hand, showed no reaction. he didn¡¯t join in or move closer. he simply stood there, staring ahead. but in front of chen fei, there was a patch of grass. that grass seemed to hold some world-shattering treasure, capturing chen fei¡¯s gaze completely and making him reluctant to move. the village chief¡¯s smile faded slightly. he noticed that the energy above chen fei¡¯s head was also dissipating and being absorbed by the old woman, indicating that chen fei hadn¡¯t learned the wind gathering technique either. as long as they hadn¡¯t learned it and the instruction wasn¡¯t finished, this energy dissipation wouldn¡¯t stop. lu zhichun and hua daohong¡¯s complexions had taken on an unusual hue, tinged with a hint of gray. this was nearly imperceptible in cultivators of their aperture tempering realm level. this kind of situation typically only occurred when someone suffered severe injuries, when their essence was damaged, or when their lifespan was near its end, and they couldn¡¯t fully contain their own power. however, right now, the two of them remained completely oblivious, wholly engrossed in mastering the wind gathering technique. as wandering cultivators, they were accustomed to handling everything on their own. obtaining a profound technique through sheer serendipity usually meant they had to learn and comprehend it independently. they wouldn¡¯t even consider discussing it with others because they couldn¡¯t fully trust anyone. the fear of others coveting their techniques made them patiently study every word and sentence in isolation. now, the fact that someone was willing to impart a technique without holding back was a feeling of sheer happiness for lu zhichun and hua daohong. they were so content that they had completely forgotten about everything else. the offering of a high-level technique with the kind of treatment usually reserved for sect members had completely masked lu zhichun and hua daohong¡¯s instinctual warnings. chen fei stood still, oblivious to the changes in lu zhichun and hua daohong. even if he had noticed, he would likely have subconsciously ignored them. in this ancient village, only what the village was willing to reveal was acknowledged, while everything else was subconsciously disregarded. chen fei¡¯s situation was relatively better because he had absorbed the energy emitted by the villagers three times yesterday. his body seemed to have gained some resistance, but it was still easy for him to dismiss what was happening. yet, the words continuously flashing in his field of vision at this moment had caught his attention repeatedly. he glanced at them a few times, and, just as he was about to delve further, he subconsciously skipped them, intending to go discuss the wind gathering technique with the old woman. however, the words at the corner of his eye continued to flicker, drawing chen fei¡¯s attention back again and again. after repeatedly ignoring and being drawn in, chen fei finally subconsciously focused all his attention on that line of text. ¡°discover technique, spend 40,000 silver coins to simplify wind gathering technique?¡± ¡°simplify?¡± these two words were like lightning, piercing directly into chen fei¡¯s mind. his eyes began to regain clarity, almost instinctively choosing to confirm. ¡°wind gathering technique simplified¡­ simplification successful¡­ wind gathering technique -> blowing air!¡± ¡°blowing air?¡± chen fei blinked, and the clarity in his gaze gradually faded. although he couldn¡¯t recall many things, he still used his mouth to blow out a breath in front of him, almost as an instinctual response. ¡°wind gathering technique experience +1!¡± [technique: wind gathering technique (entry level 1/10,000)] the village chief, who had been smiling at lu zhichun and hua daohong as their auras steadily weakened and their cultivation gradually slid toward the visceral tempering realm, suddenly felt a disturbance. he turned his gaze toward chen fei. chen fei, who had been in a daze just moments ago, now lifted his head. what was even more crucial was that the energy that had been dissipating from chen fei¡¯s spiritual aperture had inexplicably stopped at some point. chen fei then took a deep breath, causing his entire chest to swell. the lung capacity of a peak-level visceral tempering realm martial artist was not something people typically bothered to test. but today, perhaps there would be an answer. chen fei inhaled a full breath for several moments and then suddenly exhaled. it wasn¡¯t a forceful exhalation; instead, chen fei left only a small gap in his mouth, allowing the air to flow out gradually. with his organs and body tempered through the visceral tempering realm, and particularly with the enhancement provided by the dragon elephant formation, this stream of air was like a sharp arrow piercing the patch of grass in front of him. the patch of grass instantly shattered, and the ground beneath it was as if cut by a sharp blade, revealing a trench. the village chief inexplicably watched chen fei, unsure of what he was trying to do. however, soon enough, the village chief understood because a surge of energy suddenly emanated from the old woman¡¯s head, flying toward chen fei. the village chief¡¯s eyes slowly widened. inhaling and exhaling, though peculiar, especially when done without any warning, was indeed strange, but at most, it was just unusual. but as chen fei exhaled, he started to absorb the energy from the old woman¡¯s body, which was utterly astonishing. according to the village¡¯s rules, this indicated that chen fei had learned the wind gathering technique that the old woman had taught. not only had he learned it, but he was also comprehending the essence of the technique at an extremely rapid rate. in this game, if it were merely a matter of learning the technique that the village provided on an equal footing, it would mean locking away the energy inside one¡¯s body to prevent it from being absorbed by the village. so, even in what appeared to be an equal arrangement, the initiative and bias were entirely in favor of the village and its villagers. learning an entirely unfamiliar and highly intricate technique while one¡¯s spiritual wisdom was completely suppressed was already an extraordinary feat. attempting to make remarkable progress in comprehension on the spot was utterly impossible. in all the years the village had existed, they had encountered many martial artists who could learn the technique on the spot, but none had displayed chen fei¡¯s ability to delve so deeply into it in such a short time. the old woman had originally been wearing a smile as she engaged with lu zhichun and hua daohong, answering their questions and steadily absorbing the cultivation they emitted. the cultivation possessed by those in the aperture tempering realm was quite substantial, especially considering that she was absorbing energy from both of them simultaneously. while explaining the wind gathering technique, the old woman maintained the pattern of answering questions but surreptitiously left something behind with each response. these remnants were seemingly insignificant, often something that could be figured out upon further contemplation. however, in the environment of the village that suppressed their spiritual wisdom, the time required to understand these remnants had been greatly extended. furthermore, the old woman retained a bit of information with each question, and as several questions went by, the accumulated remnants became quite substantial. they might have seemed trivial, but in the context of the village, they were potentially lethal to martial practitioners. unfortunately, lu zhichun and hua daohong remained unaware at this moment. in their eyes, the old woman¡¯s explanations had already been extremely detailed, and after each answer, they felt they had gained a deeper understanding of the wind gathering technique. in comparison to the painstaking process of comprehending every word and sentence on their own, this was much quicker, and both wandering cultivators were content. all three parties were content until chen fei began blowing air, causing the old woman to sense the change, and her eyes immediately turned toward him.. Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Should I Send Him Away? chapter 243: should i send him away? translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation earlier, the old woman noticed that chen fei had not come over, and she didn¡¯t know what he was doing. however, because she had two big fish from lu zhichun, the old woman didn¡¯t pay too much attention to chen fei. she had just glanced away for a moment, and then chen fei appeared, absorbing energy from her side in reverse. the energy she had painstakingly drawn from lu zhichun and the others was now flowing towards chen fei. how could he progress so quickly, not only reaching a certain level but also continuously delving into the comprehension of the wind gathering technique? lu zhichun and the others were somewhat puzzled as they looked at the old woman. things were going well, so why did she suddenly stop? following the old woman¡¯s gaze, they looked at chen fei and saw him blowing air. blowing air? lu zhichun and his companion were currently single-mindedly focused on learning the wind gathering technique. but seeing chen fei blowing air by himself left them somewhat dumbfounded. what¡¯s going on? however, before they could think too much about what chen fei was doing, they chose to ignore it and continued to focus on the old woman. just now, we were talking about coordinating gestures. what if¡­¡± lu zhichun continued to earnestly seek advice from the old woman. the old woman couldn¡¯t forcibly stop chen fei; that would go against the rules. in the ancient village, rules were more important than anything else. even the village chief could only make slight adjustments within certain rules. so, the old woman continued to explain the key points of the technique to lu zhichun and his companion. she believed that, no matter how talented someone was and how well they understood the technique, their progress would eventually slow down and come to a halt. the wind gathering technique wasn¡¯t like basic techniques such as the extreme mountain fist. once you reached a certain level of understanding, the next step was to refine the technique bit by bit, like grinding a water millstone. in the old woman¡¯s view, chen fei would eventually stop absorbing energy after a while. even though he hadn¡¯t absorbed any from lu zhichun and instead was being drained by chen fei, as long as lu zhichun and his companion absorbed more, it wouldn¡¯t be a loss. the village chief appeared next to chen fei, watching him blow air without saying anything. chen fei was unaware of the village chief¡¯s presence as he closed his eyes and blew air, constantly experiencing insights into the wind gathering technique. this experience was fascinating to chen fei. was this the correct way to practice the wind gathering technique? what had the old woman been talking about with lu zhichun and the others? not only were insights into the wind gathering technique colliding in his mind, but there was also a surge of energy entering his body. this feeling of getting stronger with every breath fascinated chen fei. chen fei didn¡¯t even know how long he had been blowing air; he just felt that there wasn¡¯t much air left in his lungs. he was about to take a deep breath when he suddenly felt someone patting his shoulder. chen fei opened his eyes and found the village chief of mi village standing in front of him, smiling with a somewhat cold expression. ¡°dear guest, are you dissatisfied with the wind gathering technique?¡± the village chief asked with a sly grin. ¡°the wind gathering technique is profound and powerful. how could 1 be dissatisfied?¡± chen fei shook his head. ¡°as long as you¡¯re satisfied.¡± the village chief glanced at the frequency at which energy was being drawn from chen fei¡¯s spiritual crown. it had decreased but was still intermittent. could someone comprehend the wind gathering technique even while distracted by conversation? has this person¡¯s comprehension really reached this level? or is the technique exceptionally compatible with him? ¡°village chief, 1 believe there¡¯s a shortcut to cultivating the wind gathering technique, and i just discovered it,¡± chen fei said sincerely. the fact that mi village was willing to contribute such a powerful technique showed their generosity. although the old woman also knew the wind gathering technique, she probably didn¡¯t have a deep understanding of it, so she hadn¡¯t realized that there might be simpler methods to practice this technique. now that chen fei had discovered it, he decided to share it. the only thing was, learning this shortcut seemed to come at a cost ¨C a whopping forty thousand taels. with a technique as powerful as this in the village, they should be able to afford forty thousand taels, right? you don¡¯t need to say it; this is a secret you discovered on your own. no need to share it with us,¡± the village chief replied, his eyebrows slightly raised. the events of yesterday were still vivid in his mind, and this human in front of him seemed rather peculiar. the villagers surrounding them all turned their attention to chen fei. he hadn¡¯t drained the old woman¡¯s energy enough, so was he planning to drain everyone present? did he think they were easy targets? the wind gathering technique wasn¡¯t known by all the villagers, and if chen fei were to reveal an unusual method of practicing it, just like yesterday, all the villagers would have to contribute their energy. ¡°what kind of secret is this? it¡¯s just a matter of spending some money,¡± chen fei said with a smile when he saw the village chief¡¯s refusal. this shortcut to cultivation really didn¡¯t require much effort. ¡°whoosh! suddenly, all the villagers retreated several dozen meters, distancing themselves from chen fei. they didn¡¯t want to listen, and if chen fei insisted, they would continue to withdraw. as long as chen fei hadn¡¯t officially taught them the technique, there wouldn¡¯t be a binding contract between them. naturally, they didn¡¯t want to listen and could leave. chen fei, seeing the villagers¡¯ reaction, couldn¡¯t help but pause for a moment. he had kindly offered to share a shortcut to their cultivation, so why did they all run away? it was as if listening for a moment would cost them their lives. chen fei noticed that the village chief had also moved away, and he couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. he took a deep breath again and continued to blow air. the insights that had appeared intermittently before were now flowing continuously into chen fei¡¯s mind, and at the same time, a surge of energy appeared in his body, making his mind clear and his body robust. chen fei blinked his eyes slightly and immersed himself in the pleasure of cultivation. time passed quickly, fifteen minutes, and then half an hour. after such a long time, lu zhichun and his companion finally achieved a basic understanding of the wind gathering technique. having absorbed energy for over half an hour, lu zhichun and his companion appeared somewhat withered, as if they were on the brink of exhaustion. the power of the aperture tempering realm stemmed from their apertures, but the most essential power was not limited to apertures. what mi village absorbed was not ordinary elemental or vital energy; it was something closer to the fundamental source. this source existed in everyone, but martial practitioners refined it to become stronger. lu zhichun and his companion had suffered severe damage to their fundamental foundations. in theory, the old woman should have been quite satisfied with absorbing so much energy, but then chen fei appeared. after such a long time, the fact that he was still comprehending the wind gathering technique at an unchanging and stable pace filled the old woman with panic. chen fei¡¯s rate of comprehension showed no signs of slowing down; it was steadily increasing. it neither increased nor decreased. the old woman had already absorbed most of the energy from lu zhichun and his companion, and it had flowed into chen fei¡¯s body. the old woman watched chen fei, who seemed to be on an endless journey of comprehension, with a growing sense of panic in her heart. if chen fei continued without interruption, not only would he have to return everything he had plundered, but the old woman¡¯s own power might also be entirely given to him. the thought of this scenario made her tremble, and the once cold smile on her face had vanished, replaced by a look of anxiety. the old woman turned to the village chief, hoping he could assist her. however, the village chief, seeing the old woman¡¯s gaze, remained motionless. he couldn¡¯t change the situation either. this was a rule enforced by compulsion, and in mi village, it had to be this way. lu zhichun and his companion stood still, physically and mentally exhausted. they had learned a profound technique, but now that they had stopped, there was no sense of happiness. their bodies¡¯ instinctual warning, previously suppressed by their quest for enlightenment, had resurfaced, and due to their fundamental foundations being severely damaged, this warning was even stronger. strong enough that, despite their mental suppression by mi village, they still forcefully remembered many things, such as their spiritual weapons! in the next moment, all their spiritual weapons fell into the hands of lu zhichun and his companion. spiritual weapons had an innate connection, especially when their owners were in danger, and this connection now surged forth. lu zhichun and his companion remembered their spiritual weapons, and they ignited the spiritual weapons¡¯ sentience, making their mental clarity even stronger, and they became more aware of the peculiarities in their bodies. ¡°szzz¡­¡± the sentience of the spiritual weapons began to burn, enhancing lu zhichun and his companion¡¯s abilities. this kind of burning caused significant damage to the spiritual weapons and might eventually turn them into semi-spiritual weapons. but lu zhichun and his companion couldn¡¯t afford to consider that now. as they remembered more and more, their expressions grew increasingly gloomy. although they hadn¡¯t fully recalled everything, they understood that they couldn¡¯t stay here any longer. ¡°let us leave this place!¡± lu zhichun looked at the village chief and roared in a low voice, the spiritual weapons in their hands emitting a faint glow. hua daohong vigilantly scanned their surroundings, ready for any potential danger. the village chief, upon hearing lu zhichun¡¯s words and seeing the clarity in their eyes, revealed a cold and malicious smile on his face. ¡°mi village does not allow violence. otherwise, do you think you¡¯d still be alive?¡± the village chief dropped the pretense because it was futile at this point. under the influence of their spiritual weapons, lu zhichun and his companion couldn¡¯t be deceived. however, the village chief remained composed. this was mi village, and it had its own rules. if they could achieve their goals through force, there would have been no need for the recent series of events. mi village had seen martial practitioners below the aperture tempering realm come and go, but in the end, they all became part of the village¡¯s fish. as for those below the aperture tempering realm, they could only become chickens or ducks. being a fish wasn¡¯t a privilege granted to everyone who came here. ¡°we¡¯re leaving!¡± lu zhichun glanced at chen fei in the distance and shouted to hua daohong. the next moment, the two of them rushed towards the village¡¯s outskirts. they had considered directly attacking the village chief and the villagers, but every time they entertained that thought, their minds went into a frenzy of warning. clearly, going for a direct confrontation might lead to an even quicker death. the village chief sneered as he watched lu zhichun and his companion¡¯s retreat. leaving mi village wouldn¡¯t be that easy! ¡°ahhh!¡± suddenly, a scream echoed, and the village chief turned to see the old woman running in terror toward another direction. in just a brief moment, the energy she had absorbed from lu zhichun and his companion had been drained by chen fei. and now, chen fei was continuously siphoning energy from the old woman, never stopping, with no sign of when he might cease. was it necessary to get rid of this one as well? the thought immediately crossed the village chief¡¯s mind.. Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: The Butcher chapter 244: the butcher translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation lu zhichun and hua daohong, both wielding spiritual weapons, under the stimulation of the spiritual essence within their weapons, forcefully resisted the suppression from mi village and madly ran towards the outskirts of the village. however, after only running for a quarter of an hour, the speed of lu zhichun and hua daohong gradually slowed down, and they finally came to a halt. with the speed of practitioners at the aperture tempering realm, not to mention a village, they could have circled a city like immortal cloud city several times over. but at this moment, no matter how they ran, all they could see around them were thatched cottages, and there was no sign of the outskirts of mi village. it was as if mi village itself was boundlessly vast, with no visible edge. ¡°we¡¯re trapped in a mysterious domain; we can¡¯t escape like this!¡± hua daohong¡¯s expression grew anxious, and at the same time, he felt regret. before, when they were chasing chen fei and saw the strangeness of this place, they thought that two aperture tempering realm cultivators could not possibly run into trouble here. but they didn¡¯t expect this place to be so sinister; even with their aperture tempering realm mental strength, they were forcibly suppressed, only able to remember what the mysterious domain allowed them to remember. now, with the loss of their origin and the spiritual essence of their spiritual weapons dissipating, if they couldn¡¯t find a way out soon, their mental strength might be forcibly suppressed again. whether they could wake up from that state later was a huge question. two practitioners at the aperture tempering realm might actually die here under inexplicable circumstances, and their deaths would be sucked dry. how could hua daohong endure such a fate? ¡°find the nodes of the mysterious domain, forcefully break through it, and we¡¯ll have a chance to get out!¡± lu zhichun glanced at the spiritual weapon in his hand, his eyes filled with reluctance. but immediately, that reluctance was replaced by determination. in the next moment, a dazzling light burst from the spiritual weapon in lu zhichun¡¯s hand, and cracks appeared on its surface. at the cost of self-destructing the spiritual weapon, he unleashed its power to the maximum limit. unless absolutely necessary, no aperture tempering realm cultivator would do such a thing. any personal spiritual weapon had to be painstakingly nurtured during normal cultivation, constantly harmonizing with one¡¯s own essence. apart from the effort put into this, gathering the resources needed to forge a spiritual weapon was an extremely difficult task for a wandering cultivator. now, to destroy his own spiritual weapon, lu zhichun didn¡¯t know how many years it would take to create such a weapon again. but lu zhichun had no choice. the longer they waited, the more hopeless their chances of leaving this place became. wandering cultivators might lack techniques and resources, but they certainly didn¡¯t lack this kind of desperate attitude. in the central open space of mi village, the village chief was contemplating whether to send chen fei out of mi village when he suddenly looked up and saw the actions of lu zhichun and hua daohong in the distance. the village chief¡¯s expression showed some surprise, but a mocking smile quickly appeared on his lips. they were determined, but if it were so easy to leave mi village, the pond wouldn¡¯t be teeming with fish. the village chief shifted his gaze back to chen fei, who was at his side. at this moment, chen fei had his eyes closed, continuously comprehending the wind gathering technique. therefore, he hadn¡¯t stopped absorbing energy from the old woman. the feeling of constantly getting stronger just by blowing air was too exhilarating, and chen fei had no intention of stopping. the village chief turned to look at the fleeing old woman; the contract was already established, and her escape wouldn¡¯t change anything. now, all they could do was hope for chen fei¡¯s understanding and wait for him to stop, giving the old woman a chance to survive. normally, no matter how strong one¡¯s comprehension and talent were, there would be stages in comprehending a new technique, and it was impossible to keep comprehending without pause. however, strangely, this law seemed to be invalid in chen fei¡¯s case, making it hard to understand. ¡°who among you will go up and teach him the new technique?¡± the village chief turned to the other villagers. although the contract between chen fei and the old woman was still in effect and couldn¡¯t be forcibly dissolved, it wouldn¡¯t prevent a new contract from being formed. by then, they could divert chen fei¡¯s attention and save the old woman¡¯s life. several villagers exchanged glances, never having encountered such an anomaly when teaching martial techniques to warriors in mi village. over the years, many aperture tempering realm cultivators had visited, but such a situation had never occurred before. usually, when teaching a martial technique to a warrior, they would explain some key points to attract the warrior¡¯s curiosity and keep them interested. whose village was this, anyway? ¡°i¡¯ll do it!¡± now, the butcher stepped forward, his body bearing traces of blood, and said with a cruel expression, ¡°i want to see how quickly he can learn the soul-cutting technique!¡± in the past, when teaching martial techniques to warriors, they would usually explain some insights to attract the warrior¡¯s curiosity and keep them interested. however, the butcher seemed intent on explaining the technique straightforwardly, curious to see how quickly chen fei could learn the soul-cutting technique. ¡°ah!¡± just as the butcher had taken a couple of steps forward, a scream suddenly came from the distance. without warning, the old woman had been drained of her strength, and she had crashed to the ground, rolling several times before coming to a stop. the butcher¡¯s expression of cruelty froze for a moment. had she been drained so quickly? this was too fast. ¡°save me, village chief, save me!¡± the old woman screamed loudly. in the past, it had always been warriors who were sucked dry by her, and she couldn¡¯t accept being in this situation herself. if the old woman had known that a martial artist like this would come to mi village, even if you gave her ten times the courage, she wouldn¡¯t have dared to step forward first. it was too hasty; if she had been the second to step forward, this situation might not have occurred. the village chief remained silent because he couldn¡¯t save her; this was the rule of mi village, the mysterious domain. he might be the village chief, but he wasn¡¯t the one in control of mi village. the power resided in mi village itself, not in him as the village chief. the village chief turned his gaze towards the butcher, and the meaning in his eyes was clear: hurry up and interrupt chen fei, teach him the soul-cutting technique, and there might still be a chance to save the old woman. the butcher glanced at the village chief and then at the pitiful state of the old woman. her arms were almost disappearing, and without any unexpected events, she would be drained completely in a few moments. the butcher looked at chen fei, the martial artist who was genuinely comprehending the wind gathering technique without a pause. the soul-cutting technique was much more difficult than the wind gathering technique, but suddenly, the butcher didn¡¯t feel the same confidence he had moments ago. if chen fei also learned the soul-cutting technique, what would happen? would his fate be the same as the old woman¡¯s? the scene of being drained completely flashed in the butcher¡¯s mind, and he shuddered with a cruel expression. he realized that he had provoked someone he couldn¡¯t handle, this martial artist¡ªsomeone he couldn¡¯t afford to provoke! the butcher silently took a few steps back, returning to his previous position as if he hadn¡¯t made those boastful claims earlier. the villagers who were standing beside him glanced at him with disdain. but none of them spoke up because they didn¡¯t dare to step forward now. in the past, whenever a martial artist appeared in mi village, they had all been eager to teach martial techniques, and they had even argued over the order of instruction for the next day. all the villagers, including the village chief, fell silent, and only the old woman in the distance continued to scream. but as time passed, her cries gradually grew weaker until they finally disappeared. the village chief looked at chen fei, determined to send him away. this was an anomaly, and mi village still had other means, but the village chief wasn¡¯t sure if they could restrain chen fei. although it was frustrating that they hadn¡¯t gained anything from chen fei, and they had even lost two villagers in the process, continuing to drag this out might lead to even greater losses. there was even a question of whether they could eventually send chen fei away. after absorbing the old woman¡¯s energy, chen fei had developed some resistance to mi village¡¯s suppression. in other words, after a few more times, chen fei might become like the other villagers, no longer suppressed mentally, able to access all his memories, and with fewer restrictions. would chen fei then go on to teach martial techniques one by one? while chen fei was still comprehending the wind gathering technique by blowing air, the energy that had been making him stronger suddenly disappeared. he opened his eyes in surprise and looked around. whether it was his own perception or not, chen fei felt that his mind had become much more agile. before, it had been as if something was weighing him down, and his brain had been sluggish, like a stone. ¡°guest, you said there was something urgent outside earlier, and it¡¯s still early in the day. if you want to leave, we won¡¯t stop you,¡± the village chief appeared beside chen fei, wearing a smile. it seems like i¡¯m not in such a hurry for what¡¯s outside,¡± chen fei replied. the newfound agility in his mind was something he had never experienced before. despite not being able to recall many things, chen fei felt like this place was quite good. he had only been here for a day, but the gains seemed much greater than what he could have achieved outside. in his subconscious mind, he had never grown so rapidly before. the village chief¡¯s expression suddenly stiffened. it seemed like chen fei had become addicted to being here. ¡°we have other matters in the village, and we really can¡¯t accommodate guests,¡± the village chief said in a low voice. ¡°don¡¯t worry about me; i can handle things like food and lodging on my own.¡± chen fei understood the situation and, now that he had discovered the benefits of this place, he was determined to stay for a while. ¡°well, that¡¯s not up to you! the village chief¡¯s expression turned cold as he waved his hand. chen fei was pushed backward by a powerful force, and he involuntarily fell backward. the surroundings became shrouded in mist, and he couldn¡¯t see anything. the village chief watched chen fei disappear, and his right hand, which he had just used to gesture, had also disappeared. in mi village, there were rules to follow, a give-and-take. if chen fei didn¡¯t want to leave, the village chief would forcefully send him away, but there would be a price to pay. fortunately, the power to drive people away was within the village chief¡¯s authority. if it were any other villager, sacrificing themselves wouldn¡¯t achieve this result. as chen fei was being sent away, the village chief turned his attention back to lu zhichun and hua daohong. thinking of leaving? it wasn¡¯t going to be that easy! in a desolate mountainous area, chen fei found himself suspended in mid-air, looking around in confusion. however, in an instant, all the memories that had disappeared flooded back into his mind. with graceful acrobatics, chen fei landed on the ground and looked around. it was the same place he had been before entering mi village. so, this is how it is? can¡¯t play, so you¡¯re throwing a tantrum?¡± chen fei muttered to himself as he gazed at the direction of mi village, a faint smile playing on his lips.. Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Breaking Through to the Aperture chapter 245: breaking through to the aperture tempering realm translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in chen fei¡¯s mind, he went through everything that happened in the mi village at this moment. without the suppression of the sinister domain, both his memories and everything else had returned to normal. previously, in mi village, there were things he couldn¡¯t understand, and now he naturally comprehended them thoroughly. thinking about the evil nature of mi village, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of rebirth. it seemed that if it weren¡¯t for himself, any martial artist in the visceral tempering realm who entered would definitely not escape death. this held true even for practitioners in the aperture tempering realm. chen fei thought of lu zhichun and his pal inside at this moment. if they couldn¡¯t find a good way out, they would eventually be drained by the villagers of mi village. ¡°however, my panel directly killed the villagers of mi village, or i wouldn¡¯t have been forcibly sent out.¡± chen fei pondered slightly, looking at mi village ahead, thinking, ¡°should go in again?¡± although it was very risky, the feedback that mi village could provide to chen fei was astonishing. however, before chen fei could fully consider whether or not to go in, a sudden sensation surged in his heart. this sensation wasn¡¯t dangerous or a warning but a signal from chen fei¡¯s own body. his body was undergoing a transformation, and this transformation was unstoppable. before entering mi village, chen fei¡¯s cultivation level was already at the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm, and his mental power far exceeded that of an ordinary visceral tempering realm practitioner. from any perspective, chen fei¡¯s breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm posed no problem. the lingering attachment of his previous self had dissipated, removing the last obstacle. chen fei only needed to find a safe place to begin his breakthrough. moreover, after the journey in mi village, chen fei had absorbed some energy into his body. this energy continued to solidify his foundation, and chen fei¡¯s foundation was already exceptionally solid. this wave of solidification overflowed. in other words, it was like controlling a rampaging elephant. with the natural suppression of mi village¡¯s sinister domain, chen fei didn¡¯t feel much. now, having left mi village, the suppression of the sinister domain had disappeared, and chen fei¡¯s body¡¯s transformation was accelerating. in other words, the current chen fei must first find a place to break through his current state. it is impossible for this overflowing energy to burst chen fei, but wasting it is almost inevitable. how could chen fei possibly be willing to waste this energy? this is a power that can solidify his foundation, almost an innate force. chen fei absorbed a portion of it and could feel a slight transformation in his talent. as long as he fully absorbed this primal energy, chen fei¡¯s talent could improve further. even with the assistance of the panel, the growth of his innate talent would be welcomed by chen fei. chen fei glanced at mi village and then dashed towards the distance. mi village was right here and it wouldn¡¯t be going anywhere anytime soon. moreover, after breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, it would be safer for chen fei to enter mi village again. in the desolate mountains, there were few signs of human activity. now, with the chaos of war, there were even fewer people in the vicinity. chen fei ran for nearly half an hour and finally found a suitable location. it was a very small cave entrance, but once inside, the space was quite large. chen fei observed the surroundings and found no recent signs of anyone passing by. it wasn¡¯t a perfect location for a breakthrough, but there wasn¡¯t a better option. chen fei sat cross-legged inside the cave, feeling the fluctuations of strength within his body. he spread his mental power, directly reaching the front of his aperture. from this unique perspective, chen fei gazed at his aperture, feeling a slight excitement in his heart. the aperture tempering realm, the goal pursued by many martial artists throughout their lives, as it represents entering a completely new domain. not only does it lead to a significant increase in combat power, but more importantly, it extends one¡¯s lifespan to two hundred years. eternal life is something nearly everyone aspires to. for martial artists, those who wield immense power, it¡¯s even more so. chen fei controlled his state of mind, and his mental power spread, making contact with his aperture. in the next moment, his mental power vibrated at a unique frequency, excavating the aperture. the aperture was naturally sealed, but the degree of sealing varied from person to person, which was one of the main reasons for the differing rates of progress in cultivation. chen fei¡¯s aperture was of the severely sealed type among martial artists. this was also a significant reason why his previous self had struggled to grasp the techniques. under normal circumstances, this body needed to accumulate through various elixirs and maintain a decent understanding of the techniques in order to progress as a martial artist. only in this way can one truly achieve mastery. however, both of these treatments were not supported by chen fei¡¯s previous identity and background, ultimately leading to his abrupt death. various thoughts flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. as his mental power continued to vibrate and loosen the aperture, for most visceral tempering realm practitioners, this step was exceedingly difficult. because his mental power wasn¡¯t strong enough, achieving the right frequency and duration of vibrations was challenging for most. however, for chen fei, these aspects now seemed quite effortless. even while his mental power shook the aperture, chen fei could separate a portion of his mental power to observe the changes in the aperture and continually adjust his mental frequency. the breakthrough methods recorded in the techniques were only a general approach. the so-called standard meant that anyone could use them, but there was no guarantee of the final result. for most visceral tempering realm practitioners, maintaining the frequency was already incredibly challenging, and they couldn¡¯t think about much else. but chen fei could. as chen fei continuously adjusted his mental power frequency based on his own situation, he clearly felt the speed at which the aperture loosened increasing, and this acceleration followed an escalating trend. the elemental energy around chen fei began to tremble slightly as the aperture loosened. a mysterious and profound sensation began to fill chen fei¡¯s heart. inside chen fei¡¯s body, the absorbed energy began to nourish his physical body, further loosening the aperture. suddenly, a severe pain surged from the deepest part of his body, causing chen fei¡¯s calm expression to contort in agony. chen fei had never imagined that breaking through to the aperture tempering realm would bring such excruciating changes. however, with a bit of thought, he could understand. the difference between the aperture tempering realm and the body tempering realm was like heaven and earth, especially in terms of the extension of lifespan. to break free from the constraints of mortal flesh and extend one¡¯s lifespan required undergoing a profound transformation. in fact, chen fei¡¯s cultivation of the dragon suppressing elephant had subtly tempered his body, giving it some characteristics of the aperture tempering realm compared to other martial artists. therefore, the pain of this transformation was already much lighter for chen fei than for other martial artists. for some martial artists who failed to break through, it was not only due to inadequate mental power but also because the excruciating physical pain disrupted their already tenuous mental power, leading to ultimate failure. chen fei could effortlessly maintain his mental power fluctuations. the intense pain he experienced only distorted his expression, nothing more. one moment, two moments, half an hour, one hour. time passed by quickly, and chen fei remained in a state of deep meditation, motionless. the elemental energy that had been turbulent around him had completely calmed down. from a distance, chen fei at this moment seemed devoid of breath, like an immovable stone. ¡°buzz!¡± after who knew how long, a sudden surge of energy emanated from chen fei¡¯s body. this energy, centered on chen fei, spread outwards. not only did it affect the air, but it also directly vibrated the elemental energy. the calm elemental energy around him suddenly became agitated. in the next moment, chen fei seemed to transform into a singularity, and the elemental energy around him rushed toward him. chen fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened as if a bolt of lightning had flashed through. he stood up, and the elemental energy continuously surged towards him. chen fei involuntarily extended his arms. ¡°crackle¡­¡± the weighty elemental energy pressed down on chen fei, causing his bones to crack and make a symphony of sounds. chen fei¡¯s aura, which had temporarily paused at the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm, suddenly broke through and started to rise steadily. the zhongyuan sword technique automatically activated, cleansing chen fei¡¯s body with the absorbed elemental energy, ultimately gathering it into his aperture. what was originally a dim and lifeless aperture gradually became vibrant with the infusion of elemental energy. ¡°so, this is the aperture tempering realm!¡± chen fei¡¯s mental power had long since returned, and he felt the changes within his body. an unimaginable vitality spread from his flesh. this was not only about lifespan but also about strength. one¡¯s destiny was in one¡¯s own hands, not in the hands of fate. the elemental energy around chen fei reached its peak of fluctuation and then gradually began to subside. chen fei had successfully broken through. from now on, he was an aperture tempering realm martial artist. ¡°panel, simplify the aperture tempering realm section of the zhongyuan sword technique!¡± ¡°simplifying the aperture tempering realm section of the zhongyuan sword technique¡­ simplification successful¡­ zhongyuan sword aperture tempering realm section ¡ª> zhongyuan sword visceral tempering realm section!¡± spending three hundred thousand taels, chen fei directly simplified the aperture tempering realm section of the zhongyuan sword technique. chen fei¡¯s physical body began to operate the visceral tempering realm section of the zhongyuan sword technique, while the insights from the aperture tempering realm section appeared in his mind. using these insights and his mental power as a driving force, chen fei began to absorb the surrounding elemental energy. the moment martial artists broke through to the aperture tempering realm was the easiest for absorbing elemental energy. depending on an individual¡¯s depth of foundation, the amount of elemental energy absorbed at once varied. with chen fei¡¯s profound foundation from the dragon suppressing elephant and the essence he gained from mi village, he had a much greater foundation than most martial artists. therefore, he absorbed a substantial amount of elemental energy. however, chen fei was not satisfied with this. he wanted to seize this opportunity to absorb even more elemental energy and build a stronger foundation for himself. thus, using the methods from the zhongyuan sword aperture tempering realm section, chen fei began to absorb the surrounding elemental energy. the rate at which the elemental energy fluctuated around him had already begun to decrease, but now, with chen fei practicing the zhongyuan sword technique, the rate of fluctuation increased again. chen fei¡¯s aura gradually became heavy, and at the same time, it began to rise slightly. the dream of many newly-broken aperture tempering realm martial artists to extend the opportunity to absorb elemental energy was effortlessly achieved by chen fei. after a full half-day, the surrounding elemental energy finally began to gradually calm down and eventually returned to a state of tranquility. standing in place, chen fei felt the power contained within his body and couldn¡¯t help but smile. in just half a day, the amount of elemental energy he had absorbed was equivalent to several months of arduous cultivation for other aperture tempering realm martial artists. however, it was a pity that half a day was the limit. the transformed state of his body after the breakthrough had fully stabilized, no longer in the state of a fresh breakthrough. chen fei lowered his head and looked at his right hand, where he held a cluster of dark green energy. it was the same energy that lu zhichun had left in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness after his surprise attack. at this moment, that dark green energy cluster was trembling slightly.. Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: A Fellow Cultivator Should Die, But A Penniless Priest Should Not chapter 246: a fellow cultivator should die, but a penniless priest should not translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°did he actually manage to escape?¡± chen fei sensed the fluctuations of the emerald energy in his hand, and it could only be like this when lu zhichun was nearby. chen fei hadn¡¯t expected that lu zhichun could actually escape from mi village. the rules in mi village were so stringent that they were almost impossible to resist for any outsider. the martial arts he had taught were instantly learned by the villagers of mi village, followed by a surge of vital energy. then, in the evening, they were catered to and absorbed another wave of it. what was even more outrageous was that the next day, when they started learning new martial arts, as long as they began listening, their vital energy would continuously drain away. most importantly, their mental faculties were suppressed, rendering all their previous methods of dealing with enemies useless, leaving only some instinctual reactions. in this situation, being able to confront mi village was truly unusual. in such circumstances, if you wanted to escape from mi village, either your own strength had to completely surpass that of mi village, forcibly tearing apart their rules with immense power, or you had to be like chen fei, possessing a panel that almost countered all of mi village¡¯s rules. or there was one more possibility: being genuinely extraordinary, with an intellect that still soared despite spiritual suppression, rendering mi village helpless. therefore, sensing that lu zhichun had actually escaped from mi village at this moment left chen fei somewhat surprised. breaking through the aperture tempering realm with the identity of a rogue cultivator, it seemed that everyone had kept all their cards close to their chest. until the very end, you wouldn¡¯t know what methods the other person had up their sleeve. ¡°however, what kind of strength do you have left in you now?¡± chen fei thought back to the dire situation lu zhichun and he had been in at mi village. at that time, both of them had already suffered significant damage to their vital energy, forcing them to deplete their spiritual weapon¡¯s spiritual essence just to maintain their spiritual wisdom. even so, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape mi village for sure. chen fei wondered what method lu zhichun had used in the end to break free. a faint smile appeared at the corner of chen fei¡¯s mouth. they had all entered mi village together, and now they had escaped together. it wouldn¡¯t hurt to go and see what was going on. if the other party encountered any difficulties, he could lend a hand! several miles away, a figure was running somewhat unsteadily. it was none other than lu zhichun, who had just escaped from mi village. if anyone familiar with him were here and saw his current condition, they would probably be shocked. a formidable cultivator at the aperture tempering realm, but now his face was pale, even tinged with a bluish-gray hue. it wasn¡¯t just his complexion; even the aura emanating from his body was gloomy, far from resembling the appearance of a cultivator at the aperture tempering realm should have. this was a severe injury, and it had affected his vital energy; that was the only explanation for those signs. yet, strangely, lu zhichun didn¡¯t show any signs of injury right now. it was as if his vital energy was sucked away out of thin air. hua daohong, who was with lu zhichun, had now vanished without a trace. no one knew where he went. lu zhichun¡¯s expression was gloomy as he constantly surveyed his surroundings, on guard for any potential danger. at this moment, both his mental and elemental energies were at their weakest. to escape from mi village, lu zhichun had deceived hua daohong and resorted to desperate measures, ultimately using self-reverse to gain powerful strength and break free. without any one of these steps, lu zhichun wouldn¡¯t have made it out. but even though he had escaped, his condition was now at its lowest point. lu zhichun was keenly aware of his condition. five of the seven apertures he had previously opened had shattered, and the remaining two were in a precarious state. it can be said that lu zhichun¡¯s path in martial arts had been thoroughly blocked. unless he could find something like the origin awakening pill to heal his apertures, he could forget about making any further progress in his lifetime. lu zhichun couldn¡¯t help but tighten his fists, his inner fury hard to put into words. in the early stages of the cultivation realm, a total of thirty-six apertures could be opened. opening seven may not seem like much, but for a rogue cultivator, it was a rare achievement. aside from the techniques themselves, the cultivation of apertures in the early stages was a gradual process of accumulation. it also depended on whether one¡¯s mental power was strong enough to support the opening of so many apertures. in sects, those considered exceptionally gifted individuals could open one aperture per year, reaching the peak of the early cultivation stage within at least thirty-six years. breaking through from the early to the mid-cultivation stage involved a minor bottleneck. if everything went smoothly, one might break through within one or two years. if not, it could take ten or even twenty years, or more for those with slightly weaker talent. if that were the case, then in this lifetime, it would be nearly impossible for lu zhichun to progress from the mid to the late cultivation stage, let alone attempting to reach the combined apertures stage, which would be incredibly challenging. even those with excellent talent who could open one aperture per year would need at least three decades. if one¡¯s talent was slightly weaker, opening a single aperture could take two or even three years, if not longer. as a rogue cultivator, lu zhichun had managed to break through to the cultivation stage due to serendipitous factors, but his talent was by no means poor. however, due to the restrictions of the technique and the slow growth of his mental power, lu zhichun had spent over twenty years to open only seven apertures. that¡¯s why lu zhichun was so interested in venturing out and taking risks. when he saw the body of the dragon-elephant true immortal, which didn¡¯t decay, he thought of seizing this opportunity. this opportunity could very well change his predicament of slow cultivation growth and give him a chance to explore higher realms of martial arts. but now, after opening seven apertures with great difficulty, five were shattered, and the remaining two were in peril. lu zhichun didn¡¯t even acquire the dragon-elephant true immortal¡¯s techniques, and his spiritual weapon was destroyed, leaving him back where he started in just one day. recovering from these injuries would be extremely challenging, and he would have to avoid appearing in front of other mid-cultivation stage martial artists to avoid being targeted. as a rogue cultivator, lu zhichun knew all too well what kind of thoughts people would have when they encountered a weakened mid-cultivation stage individual. in this world, it was survival of the fittest. this is why, to escape from mi village, lu zhichun could deceive and abandon his good friend hua daohong because, above all, lu zhichun wanted to survive. ¡°i should find a place to recuperate first, and then return to mount silver for seclusion!¡± lu zhichun pondered in his heart. he spotted a cave up ahead and was about to investigate when suddenly, his heart trembled. a tremendous sense of danger abruptly descended upon him, causing him to involuntarily stop in his tracks. lu zhichun slowly raised his head and looked to his right. he didn¡¯t know when, but there was a figure there. lu zhichun squinted his eyes and, upon closer inspection, his eyes widened slightly. ¡°it¡¯s you! you actually managed to escape from mi village!¡± lu zhichun looked at chen fei incredulously. even though chen fei had behaved quite strangely in mi village, lu zhichun had never thought that chen fei could escape from mi village. a mere visceral tempering realm martial artist like him, how could he possibly leave mi village? even lu zhichun himself had to sacrifice so much just to barely escape. ¡°it seems like you¡¯re really badly injured!¡± chen fei said as he casually crushed the emerald green energy in his hand. a martial artist at the visceral tempering realm only realizing his presence when he¡¯s so close is not a trait typical of someone at that level. this could only happen if lu zhichun¡¯s injuries were so severe that he couldn¡¯t pay attention to his surroundings. ¡°i just lamented that the technique fell into mi village, and now you appear before me, it¡¯s like a gift from the heavens!¡± lu zhichun burst into manic laughter, and his aura suddenly surged, pressing down on chen fei with the might of the visceral tempering realm. in the next moment, it was as if a ferocious beast roared, and a malicious aura rushed toward chen fei. chen fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he activated his spatial travel, leaving behind a phantom in place while his true body had already pounced toward lu zhichun. however, at this moment, lu zhichun¡¯s figure had already moved dozens of meters away, running wildly in the distance. everything that just happened was a bluff. the moment chen fei appeared, lu zhichun realized that chen fei was already an aperture tempering realm martial artist. in his prime, lu zhichun, facing a newly advanced aperture tempering realm, couldn¡¯t guarantee a victory, but defeating them would certainly not be an issue. even if it was a sect disciple, the outcome would be the same. after all, newly advanced aperture tempering realm martial artists were at their most fragile stage. but now, lu zhichun had severely injured himself, and his spiritual weapon was also shattered. if a newly advanced aperture tempering realm martial artist was considered the weakest, then he was even weaker than that. lu zhichun¡¯s current body couldn¡¯t withstand combat at the same level. even a slight vibration in those two almost shattered apertures might cause them to break. if he still had the hope of recovering from his injuries through a healing elixir, once those two apertures shattered, lu zhichun would lose all hope, falling from the aperture tempering realm and even suffering severe injuries leading to death. in this situation, facing chen fei, as long as he had a bit of rationality left, his first choice would be to escape. as for his attitude just now, it was purely to mislead chen fei and create an opportunity for himself to flee. however, it seemed that the effect wasn¡¯t too good! lu zhichun dashed madly, only sensing chen fei¡¯s pursuit from behind, his face darkened as if it were about to drip water. the feigned strike just now had produced no effect at all. chen fei directly ignored such a trick, showing excessive shrewdness. his ability to subtly probe with his mental power was also not typical of someone who had just broken through to the visceral tempering realm. ¡°the grudges from the past few days are all on me. if you can spare me today, i will surely repay you in the future!¡± lu zhichun shouted loudly. now that he couldn¡¯t win in a fight, he could only hope that the other party would spare him. chen fei remained silent. after all, lu zhichun had stooped to the point of ambushing a visceral tempering realm while he was still at the aperture tempering realm. chen fei had no reason to believe any of lu zhichun¡¯s words.. Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: Sword Formation, Rise! chapter 247: sword formation, rise! translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation initially, being relentlessly pursued by lu zhichun, this matter had only happened a few days ago, and chen fei still had a vivid memory of it. now that he had the opportunity for revenge, chen fei naturally wouldn¡¯t let such a chance slip away. lu zhichun received no response from chen fei. his teeth clenched tightly, grinding against each other, creating a harsh sound. ¡°what¡¯s your price? what would it take for you to be willing to spare me? as long as i can do it, i won¡¯t refuse!¡± lu zhichun continued to shout loudly. ¡°may i borrow your life for a moment?¡± chen fei¡¯s voice echoed softly. ¡°you¡¯re pushing your luck! do you really think you¡¯ve already won?¡± lu zhichun shouted in anger, his expression somewhat ferocious, saying, ¡°i just don¡¯t want both of us to suffer defeat, lest others benefit. if you continue to press me, we might end up destroying each other, and i won¡¯t let you off easily!¡± the fierce and tragic aura emanated from lu zhichun as if chen fei continued to pursue, lu zhichun was ready to risk his life to drag chen fei down with him. cultivators, they were never lacking in decisiveness, nor were they lacking in the courage to go down together. only in this way could they step by step acquire various martial resources and elevate their cultivation to the current level. so anyone hearing such words would probably feel a tremor in their hearts. was it really worth chasing so desperately? especially for disciples of sects, their future was promising, with proper cultivation, their strength would definitely surpass that of independent cultivators. a few years later, they might come back and easily slay their enemies. why go through the risk of mutual destruction like they were doing now? ¡°you¡¯re right!¡± the chasing soul step turned chen fei¡¯s figure into a shadow, bringing him to a position nearly ten meters behind lu zhichun. chen fei pointed forward with his right hand, and the aperture tempering force within him suddenly shook, causing a heavy pressure to descend in front of him. under the heavy vital energy field, lu zhichun¡¯s figure involuntarily staggered, and his speed suddenly slowed down. if you dare to force me, we¡¯ll die together!¡± lu zhichun¡¯s expression turned ferocious, his eyes filled with cruelty, and a terrifying aura spread in all directions. he was like an injured beast now, ready to pounce on anyone who came near. chen fei¡¯s gaze remained calm. after breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, chen fei had not only converted all the strength in his body into vital energy, greatly increasing his combat power, but he had also undergone a significant transformation, and that was in his core soul energy. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy during the visceral tempering realm far surpassed disciples from the four major sects, even those in the immortal cloud sword sect who could match chen fei¡¯s core soul energy were few and far between. at that time, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was not only abundant but also of extremely high quality. and after breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had been further refined and sublimated by the vital energies of heaven and earth, taking another step forward in evolution. for all cultivators, after breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, both their vital energy and core soul energy would receive a significant boost. the stronger the foundation, the greater the benefits upon breaking through. the transformation chen fei experienced was quite astonishing. the mental tree in his sea of consciousness had shrunk significantly. this kind of shrinking wasn¡¯t a decline in core soul energy; on the contrary, it was further refinement and purification. chen fei¡¯s current core soul energy was no different from those aperture tempering realm cultivators who had opened more than ten acupoints. because of this, when he first saw lu zhichun, he had already roughly assessed lu zhichun¡¯s situation. despite lu zhichun¡¯s imposing appearance, there were no secrets in chen fei¡¯s eyes. at this moment, while lu zhichun appeared ready to go down together, most of his subsequent moves were actually about how to escape. from beginning to end, all lu zhichun was thinking about was getting away. chen fei held the qianyuan sword with its tip plunged into the ground. in the next moment, a formation soared into the air, building upon the foundation of the vital energy, completely enveloping lu zhichun ahead. this was the zhongyuan sword force formation! this was another special application of the zhongyuan sword after advancing to the aperture tempering realm. it used the vital energy as its core, superimposed a formation within the vital energy, and thereby strangled the enemy. chen fei was still in the early stages of learning the zhongyuan sword force formation. compared to those who had been in the aperture tempering realm for many years, chen fei was indeed considered a weaker cultivator in this stage. even facing a moderately injured aperture tempering realm cultivator, chen fei¡¯s chances of victory were still challenging. but fate had dealt lu zhichun a severe injury, making the situation more favorable for chen fei. although the zhongyuan sword force formation was still in its infancy, chen fei had previously taken advantage of a breakthrough opportunity to absorb a significant amount of heaven and earth elemental qi, filling half of the first acupoint. while it was still in its early stages, it was at least an initiation. coupled with chen fei¡¯s core soul energy, which could rival cultivators who had opened over ten acupoints, his actual combat capabilities weren¡¯t far behind those of ordinary independent cultivators. in comparison to lu zhichun¡¯s prime, chen fei was only slightly inferior now. this was because ordinary independent cultivators didn¡¯t possess sophisticated techniques like the zhongyuan sword force formation. the zhongyuan sword force formation immobilized the enemy, but the real killer was the condensed zhongyuan sword pearls. these were the same sword pearls that chen fei had used as a finishing move when he was in the aperture tempering realm. now, after breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, chen fei could condense ten sword pearls in one go. furthermore, these sword pearls were much more powerful and faster than when he was in the visceral tempering realm. so, while it appeared that there were only ten sword pearls in the formation, their combined might, enhanced by the formation itself, far surpassed the combined attacks of ten visceral tempering realm chen feis. they were not even in the same league! inside the formation, the sword pearls could continuously attack without any gaps. the chen fei of the visceral tempering realm couldn¡¯t have maintained such an onslaught. in the early stages of the zhongyuan sword force formation, chen fei could condense ten sword pearls. at the peak level, it would be eighty-one sword pearls attacking continuously. even for late aperture tempering realm experts, they could disregard one or ten sword pearls, but facing an uninterrupted onslaught of eighty-one sword pearls, even late aperture tempering realm experts would have to consider their options. as chen fei continued to advance in his cultivation, the power and speed of each sword pearl would continue to increase. what he had now was just the attack power equivalent to the peak of visceral tempering realm. in the future, it would be even more formidable! this is the true form of the zhongyuan sword, the inherited martial art of the primordial sword sect. if the cultivator¡¯s core soul energy is strong enough, they can even develop more powerful techniques. just like how he prematurely condensed a sword pearl when he was in the visceral tempering realm. ¡°boom, boom, boom¡­¡± chen fei pressed both hands on the hilt of the qianyuan sword, watching as the ten sword pearls in the formation turned into shadows, continuously circling and attacking lu zhichun. lu zhichun¡¯s facade of fierceness and hidden weakness was revealed under the onslaught of the zhongyuan sword force formation in just a few breaths of time. within moments, injuries appeared on lu zhichun¡¯s body, and as soon as these injuries emerged, the zhongyuan sword force formation would directly exert a pulling force, dragging out the blood, leaving no room for recovery. in this short period, a significant amount of blood had already appeared on the ground, all from lu zhichun. he was already injured, and his blood continued to flow, making his complexion even paler. let me go!¡± lu zhichun shouted loudly, a flush appearing on his face, his aura surging, and he tried to break through to the outer perimeter. however, he was immediately intercepted by the continuous assault of the ten sword pearls. in the blink of an eye, lu zhichun¡¯s arms had become a bloody mess. with a severely injured body and a damaged spiritual weapon, lu zhichun¡¯s current weakness was fully exposed in front of chen fei. he no longer resembled an aperture tempering realm cultivator in terms of combat strength. ¡°give me a chance, don¡¯t kill me, i¡¯ll do anything you want. i¡¯ve hidden many valuable items; spare me, and i¡¯ll give them all to you!¡± lu zhichun screamed frantically. in his prime, lu zhichun could have easily shattered the sword pearls and, at most, withstood a hundred moves to break the formation. but now, lu zhichun had the intention but not the strength. he couldn¡¯t resist any longer. he didn¡¯t want to die; he had worked so hard to become an aperture tempering realm cultivator, and he didn¡¯t want to die here. chen fei remained silent. making an aperture tempering realm cultivator his slave? chen fei¡¯s ambitions weren¡¯t that grand, especially not for someone as ruthless as lu zhichun. chen fei suspected that lu zhichun might be able to escape from the mi village, and given that hua daohong wasn¡¯t present, he probably betrayed his own friend outright. to stay alive, lu zhichun could do anything. but after surviving, he would stop at nothing for other purposes. ¡°don¡¯t force me! if you don¡¯t give me a chance to live, don¡¯t think you¡¯ll have it easy. everyone will die! you¡¯ll all die for me!¡± lu zhichun¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot as he stared at chen fei. the fleeting trace of pleading had vanished, replaced by sheer madness. chen fei¡¯s expression became slightly solemn because he could see that this time, lu zhichun was serious. since lu zhichun couldn¡¯t see a chance to survive, he was determined to inflict severe harm on chen fei. ¡°buzz!¡± lu zhichun¡¯s body trembled slightly, and a wave erupted from his acupoints. two acupoints on the brink of shattering suddenly split open, and a powerful force burst forth. lu zhichun¡¯s aura surged, approaching the level of his prime, and even in terms of explosiveness, it exceeded his previous peak. lu zhichun stared intently at chen fei, his right hand smashing into his chest, and he spewed out a mouthful of blood containing organ fragments. this action caused all of lu zhichun¡¯s internal organs to shatter. lu zhichun¡¯s aura continued to rise, and at this moment, he could be considered in the peak state of his life. die! i want you to die, hahaha!¡± lu zhichun laughed manically, and with a wave of his hand, he sent several sword pearls that had been launched at him flying. his eyes locked onto chen fei as he charged madly, exuding a frenzied and cruel aura. ¡°rise, shatter!¡± chen fei uttered a low shout, and the zhongyuan sword force formation suddenly soared into the sky. it contracted and gathered, shrinking from a radius of several dozen meters to just a few meters. in the next moment, the zhongyuan sword force formation suddenly exploded. the force field overlaid with formations, mixed with sword pearls, shattered and burst apart. destructive power swept the surroundings. boom! chen fei flipped the qianyuan sword, and the black power of the zhongyuan sword returned from a distance, one by one, merging into the qianyuan sword, from the sword body to the hilt, covering it entirely in black. in the next instant, chen fei took a step forward with his right foot, thrusting the qianyuan sword forward. a black beam of light flashed, perfectly piercing through the silhouette that had appeared in front of him. lu zhichun¡¯s body stiffened, looking at chen fei from a distance, his eyes filled with unwillingness. in the next moment, his entire body disintegrated like fine sand. a violent wind swept up, leaving behind a massive trench in its wake. chen fei¡¯s hair fluttered in the wind, his formidable aura pressing in all directions, and the qianyuan sword pointed diagonally at the ground. aperture tempering realm, that¡¯s all it amounted to! Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Can’t afford to offend chapter 248: can¡¯t afford to offend translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei arrived at the place where lu zhichun had disappeared. most of the things had vanished with the impact from earlier, leaving only a damaged spiritual weapon and a slightly melted earth-rock crystal. the earth-rock crystal was a supplementary material used in forging spiritual weapons, and its value was moderate. in the market, a piece of this size could be purchased for a few tens of thousands of silver. chen fei picked up both items and focused his attention on the damaged spiritual weapon. its spiritual essence had nearly dissipated. if that were the only issue, with some time and assistance from spiritual materials, there was still hope to partially restore its power. however, this spiritual weapon was not only lacking in spiritual essence but also covered in cracks. it was safe to say that this weapon was completely ruined. to repair it was possible but would come at a cost that could easily forge several new spiritual weapons. it didn¡¯t make economic sense. ¡°i wonder if the sect¡¯s forge masters can extract anything useful from it when i return it to the sect¡¯s treasure vault,¡± chen fei pondered, rubbing his chin. he summoned a wooden box from his spatial grid, placed the damaged spiritual weapon and the earth-rock crystal inside, and then returned the box to his spatial grid. chen fei inspected the area, making sure nothing was left behind. he noted the direction and, with a flicker of his figure, disappeared from the spot. in the wilderness, chen fei¡¯s figure stretched into a blur, appearing like a mesmerizing illusion to ordinary onlookers. his speed had increased again compared to before, thanks to the transformation of his power from technique to vital energy. the same technique now had significantly enhanced power. however, such speed was formidable in the body tempering realm but rather average within the aperture tempering realm. even though chen fei had mastered the soul chasing step to perfection, it had its limitations, preventing the full display of aperture tempering realm¡¯s power. this was a common dilemma for most wandering cultivators in the aperture tempering realm, as many of their cultivation methods were obtained by chance and were hard to purchase from others. chen fei didn¡¯t share this concern, as he could learn such techniques upon returning to his sect, specifically from the soaring heaven technique. he also had an ambition to attempt repairing the primordial sword canon. the primordial sword canon could open up to eighty meridians, making it a supreme technique compared to wandering cultivators. no matter the cost, chen fei was willing to obtain it. however, he wasn¡¯t content with this; achieving the pinnacle of aperture tempering required opening all 108 meridians, not just eighty. the primordial sword canon was what made the primordial sword sect renowned precisely because it could unlock all 108 meridians. earlier, chen fei didn¡¯t have access to the sect¡¯s secrets, but now, having reached the aperture tempering realm, he had the qualifications to explore these secrets. as he contemplated this, chen fei¡¯s steps didn¡¯t pause. in a matter of moments, he arrived at the top of a hill. from this vantage point, chen fei looked down at what seemed like a village obscured by mist. faintly, he could see a group of people standing in the village, seemingly making eye contact with him. chen fei blinked, and when he looked again, the villagers had turned their backs on him, refusing to acknowledge his presence. he wondered if he was mistaken, but after a brief stare-down, the entire village was concealed by the mist once more, as if everything that had just happened was a figment of his imagination. ¡°the money in the panel is gone. otherwise, why would i need to go in again?¡± chen fei thought to himself. he had come here to confirm whether the mi village would disappear or not, and seeing this scene put his mind at ease. with enough silver, chen fei could solo the mi village, breaking through the mysterious domain that terrified other martial artists. unfortunately, due to simplifying the aperture section of the primordial sword canon, chen fei¡¯s silver reserves on his character panel were running low. if he were to enter now, his fate probably wouldn¡¯t be much better than lu zhichun and the others. of course, there was also the possibility that once chen fei entered, the village chief would immediately throw him out. after all, the villagers didn¡¯t know about his insufficient funds; they only knew that this martial artist was even more sinister than them. chen fei glanced at mi village and, with a swift movement, ran towards pingyin county. now that he had arrived here, chen fei wanted to take a distant look at pingyin county. back when that strange phenomenon swallowed the entire county, he had no idea what the situation was like there now. in just a few moments, chen fei¡¯s figure appeared about a mile outside pingyin county. from here, he could clearly see the situation in the county. having broken through to the aperture tempering realm, chen fei didn¡¯t rush too close to pingyin county. after all, he couldn¡¯t predict the strangeness inside the county and how it had evolved. standing on a rocky hill, chen fei closed his eyes to sense the atmosphere in pingyin county from a distance. it was eerily cold, and his mental power felt like it was touching an abyss of ice. ¡°is this strangeness already this powerful?¡± chen fei opened his eyes, somewhat surprised. he didn¡¯t know if the strangeness had been this strong from the beginning or if it had become more powerful after swallowing pingyin county. after a moment of contemplation, chen fei decided not to approach further. just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly saw the eastern gate of pingyin county being shattered, and a figure stumbled out from inside. in the middle of the east gate, there were faint figures trying to escape from inside pingyin county. but with the surge of a chilling force, a powerful suction force erupted, dragging the figures back inside. faintly, chen fei heard cries for help and curses, but they quickly disappeared. the chilling power transformed into several tentacles, shooting out like lightning, attempting to pull the person outside the gate back in. from a distance, pingyin county seemed to come alive at this moment. the eastern gate looked like a voracious giant mouth, devouring everything around it. just a glance at those tentacles would likely cause an ordinary person to drop dead instantly. even chen fei could feel a chill contaminating his mental power. however, this slight contamination posed no real trouble for him at his current level; he quickly cleared it away. ¡°disperse!¡± outside the eastern gate, fang ziqiu angrily shouted, forming hand seals. a formation instantly appeared in his hands and expanded to dozens of meters in size, blocking all of the tentacles. ¡°crack, crack, crack¡­¡± the formation and the tentacles collided, and the formation instantly froze, then shattered. but fang ziqiu had taken advantage of this moment to swiftly move, already a hundred meters away from pingyin county. by now, pingyin county couldn¡¯t drag fang ziqiu back inside. the eastern gate trembled for a moment, then slammed shut, and the entire county returned to its calm state. it was as if everything that had just happened had never occurred. fang ziqiu noticed that the strangeness inside pingyin county hadn¡¯t pursued him. he breathed a sigh of relief but didn¡¯t dare to linger in the same spot. he continued running forward. however, halfway through, fang ziqiu suddenly stopped and looked at chen fei ahead of him, his expression filled with caution. fang ziqiu was heavily injured, and even though chen fei didn¡¯t appear hostile, fang ziqiu couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. he remained wary, gave chen fei a few glances, then swiftly headed in another direction. chen fei had wanted to inquire about some things, but seeing fang ziqiu¡¯s demeanor, he knew that the other party wouldn¡¯t answer his questions. engaging in an unnecessary battle without any grievances between them was not something chen fei wanted, especially considering that fang ziqiu¡¯s cultivation was clearly in the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, far superior to the early stage. watching fang ziqiu depart and then looking at pingyin county, chen fei¡¯s gaze had changed. forcing someone at the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm to flee in such a panic indicated that the danger level of pingyin county¡¯s strangeness was much worse than he had imagined. moreover, chen fei had seen other figures inside the eastern gate of pingyin county just now. ¡°i can¡¯t afford to provoke this!¡± chen fei thought to himself. he took one last look at pingyin county, then swiftly moved away, heading toward the location of apricot fen city. chen fei planned to rest there for a day before returning to the primordial sword sect. at this moment, several figures were fleeing urgently from a place about a dozen miles outside apricot fen city, as if a raging flood was chasing them. ¡°bang!¡± chu lan stumbled and fell to the ground, her hands instantly covered in blood. she didn¡¯t utter a word and quickly got back up, but after a moment, she staggered again. her right foot had swollen up. chu wennian held chu lan¡¯s back and continued running forward, but after just a few steps, chu wennian was gasping for breath. the wound on his chest had reopened, staining his clothes with fresh blood. ¡°grandfather, i can walk on my own.¡± chu lan felt her grandfather¡¯s injuries and her eyes instantly turned red as she sobbed softly. ¡°i¡¯m fine!¡± chu wennian gritted his teeth and said. the pursuers were still behind them, and chu wennian couldn¡¯t afford to delay. ¡°take this.¡± ruan qiaojun quickly took out a pill from her pocket and handed it to chu wennian. he took it instinctively, and a medicinal fragrance wafted to his nose. it seemed like his wounds were rapidly improving. after a moment of hesitation, and considering the current situation, chu wennian tilted his head back and swallowed the pill. a warm current spread through him, and chu wennian noticed that the itching sensation at his chest, where the wound was, began to subside. the bleeding also stopped. chu wennian felt a pang of regret. such a valuable pill shouldn¡¯t have been used on him; it was a waste. chu lan felt her grandfather¡¯s injuries were getting better, and her anxious expression eased slightly. but when she thought about the people chasing them from behind, her expression once again became troubled. ¡°grandfather, where should we go now?¡± chu lan asked in a low voice. ¡°back to apricot fen city. it¡¯s crowded there, and we can conceal our aura. hopefully, we can delay those people for a few days,¡± ruan qiaojun said in a solemn tone.. Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: This Deal Can Be Done chapter 249: this deal can be done translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation apricot fen city, chen fei sat in a tavern, watching the bustling streets below. it had been two days since chen fei arrived in apricot fen city. he had made a brief visit to the xu family, but apart from some silver coins, there was no significant gain. or perhaps, the things that could catch chen fei¡¯s eye were gradually becoming scarcer. chen fei planned to depart for his sect tomorrow. with his current cultivation level, he didn¡¯t need to follow the merchant caravan. the route was already familiar, and with his speed, he could reach his destination quickly. after a moment in the tavern, chen fei left and headed back to the inn where he was staying. however, halfway there, chen fei¡¯s footsteps involuntarily paused as two familiar auras appeared in his perception. since breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had grown significantly, allowing him to clearly sense changes in the surrounding auras. after a brief thought, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing from his original location. when he reappeared, he was on the wall of another alley, looking down at three figures below. ¡°zing!¡± a person suddenly appeared on the wall, and chu wennian instinctively drew the blade in his hand. however, upon seeing the person on the wall clearly, chu wennian couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. ¡°brother chen!¡± chu lan was also surprised to see chen fei after so many days. she was about to smile, but when she thought of their current situation, her smile faded. ¡°run!¡± chu wennian shouted in a low voice and continued to run forward with chu lan and ruan qiaojun. there were pursuers behind them, and chu wennian didn¡¯t want to burden chen fei. chu lan bit her lip and didn¡¯t dare to greet chen fei, fearing she might bring disaster upon him. however, thinking about whether she could avoid this disaster, she couldn¡¯t help but glance at chen fei again. ¡°stop!¡± ruan qiaojun grabbed chu wennian, turned to look at chen fei, and her eyes were filled with surprise and a hint of disbelief. chu wennian looked at ruan qiaojun in confusion, not understanding why she was behaving like this. chu lan also covered her mouth, staring at the scene in front of her with disbelief. ¡°please, senior, save us!¡± ruan qiaojun whispered. chu wennian¡¯s mouth trembled, and he was so shocked that he couldn¡¯t find words to speak. chu lan also covered her mouth, struggling to comprehend the scene before her. chen fei looked down at ruan qiaojun, his expression somewhat surprised. the fact that the other party could sense his presence was unexpected. his ability to conceal his aura was not as perfect as it used to be due to the peculiarities of his acupoints, which caused his aura to interact with the surrounding spiritual energy. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was still not enough to completely conceal this kind of fluctuation, especially when he had fully mastered the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s body section but not the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s aperture part, which would have allowed him to better control his aura. ¡°elder, we are being pursued. if elder could protect us on our way to qin hai city, we are willing to offer a piece of gold sky stone afterward!¡± ruan qiaojun said in a low voice, kneeling before chen fei. ruan qiaojun, seeing that chen fei had no immediate response, raised her head to look at him. chen fei¡¯s expression remained impassive. the distance from apricot fen city to qin hai city was approximately two to three hundred miles, not very far. as for gold sky stone, it was a rare spiritual material, known for its thickness and sharpness, much like refined steel. if he were to sell it, they could easily fetch several hundred thousand taels of silver coins. the crucial point was that sometimes, even with money, it was difficult to obtain such materials, and many times, they had to be exchanged for other spiritual materials. chen fei¡¯s current qianyuan sword, with the addition of gold sky stone, could be transformed from a semi-spiritual sword into a true spiritual sword in about a year, at most. this was significantly faster than chen fei¡¯s original plan, which might have taken four or five years to achieve. the difference between a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm with and without a spiritual weapon was quite significant. ¡°weren¡¯t you all part of the immortal cloud merchant band before? with the strength of the immortal cloud merchant band, your safety should have been assured,¡± chen fei turned to look at chu wennian, expressing his confusion. indeed, the immortal cloud merchant band, while expensive, was known for its safety. bandits and the like would rarely dare to provoke the immortal cloud merchant band, as it would be tantamount to seeking death. so why had they returned to apricot fen city? furthermore, judging by the dynamics among the three of them¡ªchu wennian, chu lan, and ruan qiaojun¡ªit was clear that ruan qiaojun was the leader. however, during their time with the immortal cloud merchant band, chu wennian and chu lan had never had any contact with ruan qiaojun. ¡°in the caravan, did you pretend not to recognize each other?¡± chen fei asked. ¡°the people from the divine flame sect attacked the immortal cloud merchant band, and the pursuers showed up at the same time. we had no choice but to flee,¡± chu wennian whispered. divine flame sect? chen fei¡¯s interest was piqued. was it truly the divine flame sect, or were they falsely accused? ¡°young friend¡­ senior, could you help us reach qin hai city?¡± chu wennian asked carefully, even though he found this situation unbelievable. he trusted ruan qiaojun, so he cautiously made the request to chen fei. ¡°i haven¡¯t been to qin hai city before. but for now, let¡¯s not dwell on that. we should head to a safer location,¡± chen fei said. he reached out with his right hand and collected strands of energy that had been drifting from ruan qiaojun, absorbing them into his hand. ruan qiaojun was surprised by what she saw. as the energy was taken from her, a sense of relief washed over her. chen fei inspected the energy in his hand. it was core soul energy, and someone had placed a marker on ruan qiaojun. the technique was quite sophisticated, and chen fei couldn¡¯t have done it during his visceral tempering realm days, not due to lack of core soul energy but the absence of such a technique. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± chen fei waved his hand, using his spiritual energy to hold onto the three of them, and they disappeared into the alley. a few moments later, several figures appeared in the alley. they repeatedly checked the spot where ruan qiaojun had last been seen, but they couldn¡¯t sense the location of the core soul energy marker. ¡°the marker is gone, it seems someone erased it!¡± ¡°report this upwards.¡± ¡°yes! the figures communicated for a while before disappearing into the alley. several hundred meters away, chen fei and the others appeared in a courtyard. it had been uninhabited for a long time, making it suitable for a private conversation. ¡°thank you, senior, for saving us!¡± ruan qiaojun bowed respectfully, gratitude in her words. from chen fei¡¯s recent actions, ruan qiaojun knew she hadn¡¯t guessed wrong: the person before her was indeed a strong cultivator in the aperture tempering realm. ¡°br-brother chen, weren¡¯t you at the bone tempering realm in your cultivation?¡± chu lan looked at chen fei¡¯s handsome profile and felt a bit unfamiliar. back when they were in the caravan, chen fei had only been at the bone tempering realm, and he had been looked down upon by her grandfather. but how had he become so powerful in such a short time? ¡°i concealed my aura back then,¡± chen fei said, smiling at chu lan. seeing chen fei¡¯s smile, chu lan¡¯s nervousness began to dissipate. indeed, brother chen was still the same brother chen, just as kind as before! chu wennian stood by, recalling the guidance he had given chen fei in the past. his old face felt a bit hot. thinking back, his words to chen fei might have been somewhat embarrassing. ¡°please explain your situation,¡± chen fei said, turning his attention to ruan qiaojun. if the situation wasn¡¯t too complicated, he might consider making a trip to qin hai city, especially with a gold sky stone as a bargaining chip. ¡°1 am from the ruan family in qin hai city¡­¡± without hesitation, ruan qiaojun explained her entire situation. a quarter of an hour later, ruan qiaojun finished her explanation, looking at chen fei with hope in her eyes. chen fei remained silent, contemplating the pros and cons of the situation. indeed, ruan qiaojun¡¯s situation was relatively straightforward, or one might even say, very simple. ruan qiaojun¡¯s family, the ruan family, was a direct line of the qin hai city. she had been studying martial arts in immortal cloud city for many years, hoping to achieve greater martial success. however, due to limited talent, her cultivation had remained at the marrow tempering realm for many years. according to ruan qiaojun, she had hoped to continue her cultivation in immortal cloud city. however, a while ago, news arrived from qin hai city that her family¡¯s patriarch, her father, had been seriously injured and passed away suddenly. ruan qiaojun¡¯s father had been a devoted man. after her mother¡¯s death during childbirth, he never remarried, and ruan qiaojun became the sole heir of the direct line. although there was only one direct heir in the ruan family, there were other branches of the family. in qin hai city, the ruan family was considered a large clan, so some members hoped that ruan qiaojun wouldn¡¯t return. the gold sky stone ruan qiaojun promised was a precious item in the ruan family¡¯s treasury. her father had acquired it through fortunate circumstances, and only three people in the entire ruan family knew about it. ruan qiaojun¡¯s father had kept it for times of crisis when they might need the help of a aperture tempering realm expert. as for chu wennian and chu lan, they were ruan qiaojun¡¯s bodyguards and maid. they were there to provide companionship rather than attend to her daily needs, which were taken care of in immortal cloud city. to avoid unnecessary trouble, they even pretended not to recognize each other in the caravan. in their return journey to qin hai city, chu wennian and chu lan naturally followed along. to avoid unnecessary trouble, they continued to act as if they didn¡¯t know each other within the caravan. however, they never expected their luck to be this bad. the immortal cloud merchant band had been targeted. if the caravan had been fine, ruan qiaojun might have faced difficulties only after reaching qin hai city. but now, they were forced to flee back to apricot fen city, where they might even face death. chen fei looked at ruan qiaojun and met chu lan¡¯s hopeful gaze. he couldn¡¯t help but smile. the ruan family didn¡¯t have any aperture tempering realm experts; their highest cultivation level was in the visceral tempering realm. even among the hired assassins, some members of the ruan family had recruited for this mission showed limited skill. but considering the ruan family¡¯s wealth, they couldn¡¯t afford to hire aperture tempering realm assassins for such a task. ¡°then let¡¯s make a trip to qin hai city. i hope you won¡¯t go back on your word when the time comes!¡± chen fei agreed after a moment of contemplation. the journey to qin hai city would be relatively short, probably taking four or five days. after receiving the gold sky stone, chen fei could quickly return to his sect. it was just a couple of days delay to obtain a piece of gold sky stone was indeed a profitable deal. ¡°thank you so much, senior!¡± ruan qiaojun cried tears of joy. the heavy burden on her heart had finally been lifted. ¡°thank you, brother chen!¡± chu lan stood nearby, wanting to hug chen fei, but she didn¡¯t dare. ¡°thank you, senior!¡± chu wennian grinned, although his way of addressing chen fei differed slightly from his granddaughter¡¯s. at this moment, chu wennian wasn¡¯t concerned about such formalities. indeed, the most crucial thing for them now was to return safely to qin hai city. the next morning, a carriage departed from apricot fen city, heading toward qin hai city. chen fei sat in the carriage, cultivating the zhongyuan sword, while the surrounding spiritual energy flowed into his meridians. chu lan sat beside him, looking at chen fei with starry eyes. chu wennian observed his granddaughter¡¯s behavior and thought that her taste in men was excellent.. Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Rain Tower chapter 250: rain tower translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°senior, are you the chief true transmission disciple of the primordial sword sect?¡± late at night, by the campfire, ruan qiaojun asked softly. two days ago, chen fei had introduced himself by name, and upon hearing that name, the first thing that came to ruan qiaojun¡¯s mind was the primordial sword sect. it had been two days since they left apricot fen city, and during these two days, ruan qiaojun had gained some understanding of chen fei¡¯s character. he was easy-going and unassuming, not one to assert dominance. if it weren¡¯t for the occasional sense of fluctuation coming from chen fei up close, ruan qiaojun would have doubted whether chen fei was truly a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm. in ruan qiaojun¡¯s impression, those aperture tempering realm cultivators were always aloof and imposing. even from a distance, you could sense their overwhelming pressure, making one¡¯s heart palpitate. ¡°yes.¡± chen fei nodded, not denying his identity. he stared at the sparks constantly jumping out of the firewood, sensing a vague threat from all directions. two days had passed, and everything had been calm along the way. however, chen fei knew that the people pursuing ruan qiaojun would soon catch up. although he had removed the spiritual markon ruan qiaojun, those pursuers could still track her and were following closely. after two days of preparation, chen fei could sense that those pursuers were getting impatient. after all, the journey to qin hai city was only a few days away. if there were any unexpected circumstances along the way, they might not be able to keep ruan qiaojun here, and the mission would fail. the only thing those assassins couldn¡¯t determine was chen fei¡¯s sudden appearance and what kind of strength he possessed. the time was too short, and no matter how good their intelligence was, they couldn¡¯t immediately discover chen fei¡¯s identity. unable to discover his identity, they naturally couldn¡¯t know his strength, which was one of the reasons those assassins had not made a move yet. ¡°brother chen, here you go!¡± chu lan approached softly, her cheeks flushed by the firelight, and under the moonlight, she looked delicate and charming. chu lan handed the warm wine to chen fei and quickly went to prepare other food. ¡°thank you!¡± chen fei took the wine jug, smiled softly, and poured the wine into his mouth, enjoying its mellow sweetness. compared to the wine they had on the merchant caravan journey, this wine was undoubtedly of much higher quality. chu wennian was sitting beside them, happily drinking wine, occasionally glancing around with a vigilant gaze. although there was already a powerful cultivator like chen fei in the group, chu wennian did not relax and continued to fulfill his duties. ¡°your name has recently spread throughout the surrounding cities of immortal cloud city. if others find out that senior has already broken through to the aperture tempering realm, it might cause quite a stir!¡± ruan qiaojun said with deep respect. when chen fei had achieved the second position among the true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, his fame had already resonated within a hundred miles, and it even caused a wave of people wanting to join the primordial sword sect as disciples. ruan qiaojun was a disciple of another sect in immortal cloud city, and initially, her first choice was the sunken water pavilion. unfortunately, she was not selected by them. she had also considered joining the primordial sword sect, but it was known that one could become an outer disciple by merely paying a fee, which gave it a somewhat martial arts school-like feeling. in the end, ruan qiaojun hesitated and chose to join another sect. if ruan qiaojun had also been a disciple of the primordial sword sect, things might have been different, and they wouldn¡¯t have felt so distant. unfortunately, such things were unpredictable. after all, who could have expected that the primordial sword sect, which had been in decline for a long time, would produce a disciple like chen fei, who was not inferior to the true disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect and had even broken through to the aperture tempering realm. cultivating the aperture tempering realm and the visceral tempering realm was a world of difference, and one word made all the difference. chen fei smiled faintly. breaking through to the aperture tempering realm was certainly a cause for celebration, but over these past few days, chen fei had already calmed down. in his view, the aperture tempering realm was just a point on the path of martial arts. there were many things chen fei had to do next, and he felt it wasn¡¯t worth being proud and complacent at this early stage of the aperture tempering realm. half an hour later, after finishing their dry rations, the group began to close their eyes and rest one by one. they were all martial practitioners, and during these special times, they didn¡¯t fuss too much about comfort and could manage with just leaning against something for the night. chen fei closed his eyes and crossed his legs, his core soul energy flowing around him. the zhongyuan sword technique circulated slowly within his body, his aperture points trembling as strands of vital energy flowed into them, becoming part of his cultivation. in the aperture tempering realm, the cultivation primarily involved opening up aperture points. besides filling each aperture point with vital energy, the growth of core soul energy was crucial. only when core soul energy was strong enough could one control the powerful forces within the aperture points and subsequently open new ones. if core soul energy couldn¡¯t keep up, one¡¯s cultivation progress would slow down, or even stagnate. however, good cultivation techniques naturally tempered core soul energy during the process of cultivating aperture points, allowing core soul energy and cultivation to grow together. the zhongyuan sword technique was like this. through systematic practice, both core soul energy and vital energy would continuously strengthen until they reached the limits of one¡¯s talent, at which point progress would slow down. the zhongyuan sword technique emphasized depth, so the cultivation speed was not particularly fast; it could only be considered average. chen fei¡¯s current core soul energy was roughly equivalent to a cultivator who had opened up a dozen or so aperture points. therefore, he wouldn¡¯t encounter stagnation in his cultivation in the near future. but it wouldn¡¯t progress too quickly either. it would probably take nearly a year to open one aperture point once he had perfected the zhongyuan sword technique. this was about the limit for martial practitioners with exceptionally strong talents. if chen fei wanted to progress faster, he would have to use elixirs. not ordinary herbs, though, even herbs that were several decades old wouldn¡¯t suffice. he would need spirit herbs to aid his cultivation. the primordial sword sect distributed elixirs to aperture tempering realm cultivators every month, but the quantity was limited. to significantly speed up cultivation, one had to find their own sources. alchemizing elixirs wasn¡¯t a problem for chen fei, but the issue lay in sourcing spirit herbs, which was quite challenging. trying to buy them was difficult because they were controlled by various noble families and sects. another way to accelerate cultivation was by strengthening core soul energy. if core soul energy could significantly surpass the progress of aperture points, it could push the opening of new aperture points in the reverse direction. for core soul energy, the thousand threads technique of the alchemists¡¯ alliance was one direction, but it required a substantial contribution level to acquire. another potential avenue was the dragon elephant formation aperture section of dragon elephant formation. however, chen fei had yet to explore this aspect and didn¡¯t know if his speculation was correct. however, with the mystique of the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s body section, chen fei was certain that the technique would not disappoint him. the only challenge was the process of refining and simplifying the dragon suppressing elephant, which made chen fei frown because it required a considerable amount of silver coins. as the night grew deeper, ruan qiaojun and chu lan had already fallen asleep, and chu wennian pretended to be asleep, keeping an eye on the surroundings. while chen fei was continuously refining himself, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked ahead. after a moment, the sound of footsteps gradually approached. it felt as if those steps were treading on the heart¡¯s vital point, causing chu wennian to clutch his chest, and ruan qiaojun and chu lan were also startled awake, looking at the newcomer in shock. ¡°the heart-stepping technique?¡± chen fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly, and as he uttered those words, the sensation of feeling like his heart was about to burst suddenly disappeared. ¡°you know your stuff.¡± chen fei didn¡¯t get up. the heart-stepping technique was somewhat well-known because it belonged to an organization, the rain pavilion. ¡°are you assassins from the rain pavilion?¡± chen fei remained seated, and the heart-stepping technique was somewhat well-known because it belonged to an organization, the rain pavilion. the rain pavilion was not just about simple assassination; they also accepted other commissions as long as the price was right. they were willing to undertake many tasks. of course, most people who sought the rain pavilion were looking for assassination missions, which was their primary expertise. assassination was often simpler than other tasks. ¡°that¡¯s correct.¡± qu yuanen stopped his steps at a distance of about twenty meters from chen fei. he believed this distance was safe. any closer, and it would become uncertain. ¡°who commissioned this task? i¡¯m willing to pay. can you cancel the mission?¡± ruan qiaojun had also heard of the rain pavilion¡¯s reputation and hastily spoke. if the problem could be solved with money, she would gladly do so. ¡°miss ruan is joking.¡± qu yuanen smiled faintly and glanced at ruan qiaojun with a hint of coldness in his eyes. he then turned to chen fei and said, ¡°since you¡¯re familiar with the rain pavilion, you should know our principles. once we accept a mission, we carry it out to the end.¡± ruan qiaojun and the others felt a chill down their spines. did this mean they were in for relentless pursuit? being targeted by an organization like the rain pavilion was terrifying beyond imagination. only those who had faced it directly could understand the fear. ¡°i¡¯ve heard that as long as you eliminate a few of your members, the mission will automatically be canceled,¡± chen fei said with a soft laugh. there was no need for relentless pursuit; the rain pavilion was an organization that operated for profit, not for other purposes. if a mission became too difficult or would undoubtedly result in losses, the rain pavilion would abandon it. unless the employer offered a higher reward, the rain pavilion might continue. ¡°i¡¯m here to persuade you to leave. we¡¯re just strangers who happened to cross paths. why involve yourself in such trouble?¡± qu yuanen tried to persuade chen fei patiently. hearing chen pel¡¯s words, qu yuanen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, but he continued to patiently persuade. they had checked, and ruan qiaojun had no prior connection to chen fei; they didn¡¯t know each other at all. given the reputation of the rain pavilion, most people who witnessed such a situation would think twice. ¡°your persuasion seems insincere.¡± chen fei shook his head slightly, and with a pointing motion of his right hand, a black light flashed from his fingertip and disappeared. the next moment, there was a sound of a heavy object falling in the distance. a gentle breeze blew, and the smell of blood slowly drifted over from afar. chen fei flicked his finger lightly, and thin wisps of smoke gathered in front of him. these were the poisonous gas had already been surging in their direction when qu yuanen appeared just now.. Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Suppression chapter 251: suppression translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation colorless and tasteless, blending into the wind, even those in the refining dirty realm would find it difficult to detect it for a moment. by the time you realize it, the poison has already taken root deep within! for most poisons, their effectiveness diminishes for those in the marrow tempering realm and can even be transported out of the body by manipulating one¡¯s qi and blood in the visceral tempering realm. however, all of this takes time, and when martial artists engage in combat, they seek opportunities within those fleeting moments. if your combat capabilities are lowered in the present, that¡¯s the greatest victory. on one hand, qu yuanen tried to persuade, but in reality, he had already ordered someone to poison the scene. whether chen fei refused or agreed later, all the initiative was in qu yuanen¡¯s hands. however, qu yuanen did not anticipate that chen fei would point and instantly kill the hidden assassins who had been poisoning from afar, simultaneously gathering the poison gas in the palm of his hand. what kind of technique was this? it was simply unprecedented! ¡°attack!¡± with a loud shout, countless arrows flew from a distance, covering the area where chen fei and his group were situated. upon closer inspection, each arrowhead was coated with a shiny green substance, evidently infused with a potent toxin. not only arrows but various hidden weapons also surged toward them. in an instant, this place turned into a desperate situation with no way out. seeing the scene before her, ruan qiaojun became bewildered, and chu wennian pulled ruan qiaojun and chu lan to hide behind the carriage. chu wennian wasn¡¯t sure if this was a viable strategy, but he knew that, in the face of everything happening, they could only trust chen fei and the capabilities of an aperturetempering realm expert. if chen fei couldn¡¯t handle the current situation, they would have no choice but to accept their fate. wind gathering technique! at some point, chen fei had already stood up and extended his right hand forward. the entire world seemed to pause for a moment, and in the next instant, a strong wind swept across, with chen fei¡¯s right hand at the center, sweeping in all directions. those arrows and hidden weapons flying towards them were disrupted by this gust of wind, losing their original trajectories and shooting off in other directions. within a five-meter radius of chen fei, it became an absolute safe zone, where none of the attacks could land. the wind gathering technique, a martial art chen fei had learned in the mysterious domain, cost him a hefty forty thousand taels of silver for simplification. this technique, which both lu zhichun and him, in the aperture tempering realm, were willing to learn, was undoubtedly extraordinary. after simplification, it could be comprehended by merely blowing air, and chen fei had already mastered it to great completion in these few days. in its perfected form, the wind gathering technique had exhibited effects that far exceeded chen fei¡¯s expectations. wind gathering and light-footedness were abilities chen fei had originally thought of, but after reaching the great completion state, the wind gathering technique acquired an additional feature: wind listening. wherever there was wind, sound could be carried into chen fei¡¯s ears. this was an incredibly powerful ability, which made chen fei somewhat delighted. seeing the sharp attacks being thwarted by chen fei, smiles appeared on the faces of ruan qiaojun and chu lan. both of them looked at chen fei with admiration. in a dire situation, someone stepping forward to turn the tide easily won the hearts of those around them. far away, qu yuanen¡¯s eyes widened slightly. dozens of assassins had prepared a joint attack, but chen fei had broken it with a single move, something qu yuanen had never anticipated. however, qu yuanen did not issue a retreat order. although chen fei¡¯s displayed abilities far exceeded his expectations, he was still within the visceral tempering realm¡¯s range and hadn¡¯t demonstrated the abilities of the aperture tempering realm. but all of this couldn¡¯t make them retreat! ¡°hiss¡­¡± several icy glimmers suddenly appeared around chen fei. at some point, a few figures had emerged from underground, wielding short blades gleaming with cold light, which sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. meanwhile, in the shadows, a dark figure suddenly flashed and appeared next to ruan qiaojun, thrusting toward her head. however, ruan qiaojun and the other two were completely unaware, as their attention was focused on the assassins around chen fei. they had never expected that there were other assassins lurking, targeting them this time. the primary objective of this mission had always been ruan qiaojun. killing her was the most important task. as for chen fei, if they could kill him, they would, and if they couldn¡¯t, they wouldn¡¯t push it. ¡°they¡¯re all here! chen fei scanned his surroundings, gripping the qianyuan sword in his right hand and lightly tapping the ground. in an instant, the zhongyuan force field instantly pervaded the area, dragging all the assassins surrounding chen fei and the hidden shadows behind ruan qiaojun¡¯s group forcefully onto the ground. ¡°whoosh!¡± the zhongyuan sword pearl flashed by, and several figures instantly stopped struggling. not only these assassins but also the dozens of others lying in ambush in the distance were pierced through by the zhongyuan sword pearl. they hadn¡¯t even realized what had happened before they were killed. the zhongyuan sword formation made dealing with martial artists in the body tempering realm as simple as slaughtering chickens and sheep. it was highly effective for controlling the situation. ¡°bang!¡± the sword pearl collided with qu yuanen¡¯s blade, immediately causing cracks to appear on the blade. qu yuanen was horrified and had never expected chen fei¡¯s combat power to be so exaggerated. if qu yuanen had known how formidable chen fei was, even if he were given ten times the courage, he wouldn¡¯t have dared to stand so close. qu yuanen spat out a mouthful of blood, and his entire body¡¯s blood instantly boiled. taking advantage of the force of the sword pearl, he disappeared from his original location. the blood body flash! it was a technique commonly used by rain pavilion assassins. in a critical moment, it could lead to a mutual kill with the enemy or, if there was no chance of winning, it could be used to escape. ¡°let¡¯s go, let¡¯s completely resolve this!¡± chen fei looked at qu yuanen¡¯s blood-red figure and waved his right hand, leading ruan qiaojun¡¯s group to follow behind qu yuanen. naturally, chen fei had intentionally let qu yuanen go. otherwise, how could a visceral tempering realm expert withstand chen fei¡¯s attacks? rain pavilion¡¯s assassins were troublesome, and unless they were completely eliminated, they would continue to launch attacks in the future. chen fei didn¡¯t want to deal with rain pavilion¡¯s harassment for the next few days, so he decided to clear out all of rain pavilion¡¯s people in the vicinity, strangling the trouble in its cradle. the wind gathering technique with its wind listening feature began to take effect. chen fei locked onto the faint sounds coming from qu yuanen ahead and followed calmly. qu yuanen, in the front, was running frantically, feeling that chen fei hadn¡¯t caught up with him. qu yuanen couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. however, he didn¡¯t dare to be complacent. qu yuanen took out a bottle of potion and poured it over his head. even if there were any mental markers, this potion could taint them, rendering them ineffective. qu yuanen ran to a nearby river and leaped into it. even if chen fei caught up later, the twisting and complicated paths under the riverbed were enough to shake him off. this was a contingency escape route qu yuanen had planned, just in case. he never expected to use it today! inside the river, qu yuanen continued to dive, reaching a fork in the waterway and swimming further in. after holding his breath for a quarter of an hour, qu yuanen resurfaced. qu yuanen glanced around. he was now several miles away from where he had jumped into the water. at this distance, qu yuanen didn¡¯t believe that chen fei could catch up. nevertheless, qu yuanen wasn¡¯t taking any chances. after taking a deep breath, he submerged himself again and continued to follow the preplanned route to withdraw. it was his life on the line, and qu yuanen would rather go to some trouble to eliminate potential dangers. having repeated this process three times, qu yuanen had distanced himself from the original spot where he had jumped into the water by ten miles. at this distance, qu yuanen didn¡¯t believe that chen fei could continue to pursue him. qu yuanen jumped onto the shore, oriented himself, and dashed to the right. in less than a stick of incense¡¯s time, qu yuanen arrived in a dense forest where several figures stood in the shadows, appearing eerie. seeing qu yuanen, several figures descended, but when they noticed qu yuanen¡¯s injuries, their brows furrowed slightly. ¡°what happened? are you the only one who came back?¡± yuan haixing asked with a frown. ¡°there¡¯s been trouble; everyone¡¯s dead!¡± qu yuanen¡¯s face turned pale. the blood body flash¡¯s recoil had left him extremely weak, and this weakness would persist for several months. if not managed properly, it could lead to lasting consequences. ¡°aperture tempering realm?¡± the other people exclaimed. ¡°i¡¯m not sure. the distance was too far, and i couldn¡¯t sense it clearly,¡± qu yuanen replied. qu yuanen recalled the battle from earlier. chen fei had treated it too casually, as if he regarded them as insignificant. however, many powerful individuals in the visceral tempering realm behaved similarly. the main issue was that chen fei¡¯s appearance made him seem very young. even the true disciples of sects took several years to break through to the visceral tempering realm, typically achieving it in their thirties. chen fei appeared to be in his twenties at most. ¡°if ihe was in the visceral tempering realm, you probably wouldn¡¯t have come back,¡± yuan haixing said solemnly. yuan haixing understood the power of the visceral tempering realm. although qu yuanen was not weak, escaping from someone in the visceral tempering realm alive was definitely not as simple as using a blood body flash. ¡°so, what should we do next?¡± qu yuanen asked in a low voice. ¡°we¡¯ve killed so many of our rain pavilion people; this matter is far from over. plus, even if there¡¯s someone in the aperture tempering realm involved, the payment from the employer is already sufficient. we¡¯ll report the situation, and they¡¯ll respond accordingly!¡± yuan haixing¡¯s eyes narrowed as he spoke sternly. ¡°so, is everyone present already?¡± an indifferent voice suddenly rang out, and yuan haixing and the others were startled. then, they quickly moved, running in various directions. ¡°buzz!¡± a force field pressed down, immobilizing all of them in place. yuan haixing and the others had just begun to struggle when a black sword bead quietly approached their foreheads. sensing the immense power contained in the sword bead, yuan haixing and the others stopped struggling, not daring to make any movements, for fear of triggering the sword bead¡¯s backlash. ¡°you still haven¡¯t answered me. is everyone here?¡± chen fei approached with ruan qiaojun and the others. qu yuanen had tried various methods to escape from chen fei, but ultimately, it was all in vain. ¡°sir, are you an aperture tempering realm expert? rain pavilion also has aperture tempering realm assassins, but since there was one involved in this mission, we¡¯ll return and cancel it!¡± yuan haixing said in a low voice. so, you¡¯re threatening me? trying to make me let you all go willingly, right?¡± chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing in front of yuan haixing. he looked at yuan haixing and said, ¡°moreover, you just said that the payment from the employer was sufficient, so you lied, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°no¡­¡± yuan haixing wanted to resist when he saw the sword bead move, but it was already too late. he shivered and collapsed to the side. ¡°who¡¯s willing to speak and explain the specific situation?¡± chen fei turned to qu yuanen and the others.. Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: You Are Not Worthy! chapter 252: you are not worthy! translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation qu yuanen and the others exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with fear. they were assassins who showed no regard for human life, but when it came to their own lives, they cherished them greatly. chen fei¡¯s sudden act of violence, without any hesitation, made him appear just as ruthless as they were. they knew it was a show of force, but it had effectively intimidated them; they didn¡¯t want to die. ¡°can we go free once we¡¯ve said our piece?¡± someone asked in a hushed tone. ¡°perhaps,¡± chen fei replied after a moment. perhaps? qu yuanen and the others felt a shiver down their spines. this answer was too ambiguous, almost like not saying anything at all. whether they would survive this ordeal or not would ultimately depend on chen fei¡¯s mood. however, for now, they chose to remain defiant, refusing to speak. but they didn¡¯t have the courage to do otherwise. ¡°somebody down at rain pavilion assigned a task, requesting that miss ruan never return to qinhai city. the price offered was very high, which is why this operation was initiated, and everyone involved in this operation is here,¡± qu yuanen stubbornly explained. despite the fact that normally, such matters were kept confidential, known only to the assassins who accepted the missions. however, it was clear that these were not normal circumstances. when one¡¯s life was hanging by a thread, one¡¯s own rules and codes didn¡¯t hold much weight. ¡°is the pay so substantial that even with aperture tempering realm cultivators involved, rain pavilion is still proceeding with this task?¡± chen fei asked with interest. it seemed that the ruan family was putting everything on the line for this. ¡°yes, even with aperture tempering realm cultivators involved, the mission will continue because the target is miss ruan, not the aperture tempering realm cultivators,¡± qu yuanen explained. chen fei¡¯s expression subtly changed, and he nodded. the target of the mission remained ruan qiaojun, and even with aperture tempering realm cultivators protecting her, it was still simpler to take a life than to protect one. killing wasn¡¯t limited to direct confrontations; if they had known beforehand that chen fei was a aperture tempering realm cultivator, the ambush wouldn¡¯t have played out the way it did. they would have opted for alternative assassination methods. unfortunately, they had only now realized that chen fei was an aperture tempering realm cultivator. the information asymmetry had turned their ambush into a farce and had trapped everyone involved in this mission here. ruan qiaojun, standing on the side, listened to qu yuanen¡¯s words with a desolate expression. even with aperture tempering realm protectors, they still intended to carry out the assassination. they were all part of the same family, so why were they so heartless? chu lan sensed ruan qiaojun¡¯s dejection and stood closely by her side, while chu wenye sighed softly. this was the reality of powerful families; when it came to interests, so-called family bonds often couldn¡¯t prevent them from taking action. ¡°chirp, chirp!¡± a bird¡¯s cry echoed, and a flying creature circled in the sky continuously. chen fei looked up, and in the next moment, as if being dragged by some unseen force, the flying creature began to descend. no matter how it struggled, it couldn¡¯t prevent its descent. ¡°there¡¯s new information coming in,¡± qu yuanen quickly said, fearing any misunderstanding. he knew that if chen fei became displeased, they might lose their lives before they could even explain. chen fei nodded, and qu yuanen hurriedly approached, taking the piece of paper from beneath the bird¡¯s feet. this bird was part of his flock and was used for exchanging messages with rain pavilion. qu yuanen quickly glanced at the information on the paper and then unfolded it, displaying it for chen fei to see. chen fei glanced at it, and it was all in code, with no specific decryption method; no message was discernible. ¡°the pavilion has received a message speculating on your possible three identities based on the information they obtained: roaming cultivator xiaobo, immortal cloud true transmission disciple nie chuanshan, and chen fei, chief of primordial sword sect true transmission peak,¡± qu yuanen said, not wanting to keep chen fei in the dark. chen fei¡¯s eyes flickered slightly. rain pavilion was indeed a veteran assassin organization; they had quickly narrowed down his identity to a certain range. roaming cultivator xiaobo was unfamiliar to chen fei, but judging by the name, it seemed to be a renowned wandering cultivator. immortal cloud true transmission disciple nie chuanshan, on the other hand, was someone chen fei knew; he had met him once at the immortal cloud sword sect. in terms of age and appearance, both chen fei and this xiaobo seemed somewhat similar. they had likely both appeared in apricot fen city recently. ¡°furthermore, it says on here¡­¡± qu yuanen was about to continue explaining the content on the paper when he suddenly saw that chen fei had turned his gaze forward, his demeanor changing from casual to serious. ¡°your spiritual awareness is sharp! let me guess, roaming cultivator xiaobo, although it¡¯s widely rumored that he can break through to the aperture tempering realm within five years, aperture tempering realm breakthroughs are exceedingly difficult for wandering cultivators, and xiaobo wouldn¡¯t risk it until the last moment,¡± a figure strolled out leisurely, not paying any attention to chen fei¡¯s early detection. instead, he continued his speech, ¡°nie chuanshan, although listed among the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true transmission disciples, holds a relatively low rank, and breaking through would still take several years.¡± dai fangxuan slowly approached, stopping about ten meters away from chen fei. ¡°but chief of primordial sword sect transmission peak, chen fei, tied for second in the immortal cloud true transmission rankings, with unlimited potential, and has suddenly disappeared from the primordial sword sect. it seems that he has successfully broken through,¡± dai fangxuan¡¯s face revealed a hint of a smile. ¡°chen fei, am i right?¡± ¡°rain pavilion?¡± chen fei looked at dai fangxuan, his aperture tempering realm aura clearly evident. dai fangxuan hadn¡¯t bothered to conceal it. the earlier statement that chen fei had noticed dai fangxuan was more of a formality. in reality, dai fangxuan had approached openly. dai fangxuan¡¯s actions conveyed a certain attitude: he didn¡¯t care whether chen fei had detected him or not because none of this would affect what he was about to do. such arrogance! but more than that, it was a severe underestimation of chen fei¡¯s strength and an extreme confidence in his own abilities. in dai fangxuan¡¯s eyes, although chen fei was an aperture tempering realm cultivator, he was just a newly advanced aperture tempering realm cultivator. going from the visceral tempering realm to the aperture tempering realm was indeed a significant leap in power, but that was only in comparison to the visceral tempering realm. in the eyes of experienced aperture tempering realm cultivators like dai fangxuan, someone who had just broken through, was undoubtedly the weakest. they lacked spiritual weapons, their first aperture might not even be fully charged, and they might not have fully mastered the aperture tempering realm techniques. without several years of refinement, a newly advanced aperture tempering realm cultivator could only suppress body tempering realm cultivators. compared to their peers at the same aperture tempering realm stage, they were considered quite weak. even if chen fei was an internal martial artist of a sect, the same held true. any veteran wandering cultivator pulled out at random would likely be much stronger than a newly advanced aperture tempering realm cultivator. this was dai fangxuan¡¯s confidence, built on his many years of experience in the martial world. upon seeing dai fangxuan¡¯s appearance, ruan qiaojun and her two companions were all startled and instinctively took a few steps back, fearing that they might cause trouble for chen fei. on the contrary, qu yuanen and the others were excited. they recognized dai fangxuan, a well-known aperture tempering realm assassin within rain pavilion, who had achieved aperture tempering realm status many years ago. with dai fangxuan here, there was hope that they could all be rescued. ¡°i asked the question first, and you didn¡¯t answer but instead asked me. your behavior lacks courtesy,¡± dai fangxuan lightly chuckled, shaking his head as if somewhat disappointed in chen fei. ¡°you¡¯re not worthy,¡± chen fei replied emotionlessly. ¡°insolence!¡± dai fangxuan¡¯s expression changed slightly. he hadn¡¯t expected chen fei to dare speak these words. an aperture tempering realm cultivator who had just broken through, did he think he was still in the visceral tempering realm, free to say whatever he pleased? dai fangxuan had noticed the blade chen fei was holding, which was nothing more than a semi-spiritual weapon. not even a full spiritual weapon. how could someone without a spiritual weapon dare to speak so arrogantly in his presence? it seems i need to teach you a lesson on behalf of your sect ¨C before your strength catches up, you should learn to be humble!¡± dai fangxuan snorted coldly, and the blade in his hand moved. a strong gust of wind swept up, and in the next moment, he appeared right in front of chen fei, bringing the blade down towards chen fei¡¯s head. profound wind technique! dai fangxuan¡¯s primary aperture tempering realm cultivation technique. when fully mastered, it could open up seventy-four apertures, and dai fangxuan had been fortunate enough to obtain a complete profound wind technique that he could continue to cultivate into the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. dai fangxuan had been an aperture tempering realm cultivator for over a decade, with six apertures opened. he wielded a spiritual weapon, and every move he made sent ferocious wind blades slicing through the air. in the world of aperture tempering realm wandering cultivators, his strength was considered quite remarkable. however, dai fangxuan¡¯s innate talent was rather ordinary; it took him two or three years to open each aperture. with a straightforward cultivation path, he would never have reached the later stages of the aperture tempering realm in his lifetime. consequently, a few years ago, dai fangxuan joined rain pavilion. it wasn¡¯t a matter of allegiance, but rather cooperation. dai fangxuan saw rain pavilion as a platform to obtain the resources he needed. dai fangxuan¡¯s presence here was due to a mission he had accepted ¨C to assassinate chen fei. several months ago, someone had posted a mission at rain pavilion, offering a reward equivalent to assassinating an aperture tempering realm powerhouse. clearly, whoever wanted chen fei dead had put a significant stake on the line. after receiving the three possible identities that rain pavilion had deduced, dai fangxuan guessed that this location was highly likely to be where he could find chen fei. so he had come directly. ¡°bang!¡± with a muffled sound, a black tendril extended in front of chen fei, containing ten sword beads. when dai fangxuan¡¯s strike shattered seven of them, they immediately reformed. the zhongyuan force formation unfolded beneath chen fei¡¯s feet, enveloping dai fangxuan within it. unless the power significantly exceeded the formation¡¯s strength, simply breaking the sword beads wouldn¡¯t destroy the zhongyuan force formation. this was the brilliance of the zhongyuan sword. ¡°zhongyuan sword? it seems i¡¯ve chosen the right person!¡± sensing the sword formation enveloping him, dai fangxuan was surprised that chen fei had progressed so quickly in mastering the zhongyuan sword technique. but he was even more excited to have identified the right target. ¡°bang, bang, bang¡­¡± inside the formation, sword beads shot toward dai fangxuan one by one, but he effortlessly blocked them all. compared to the time when chen fei had killed lu zhichun, dai fangxuan might not be as powerful in his prime, but at this moment, he was uninjured and at his peak combat strength. back then, the sword beads had been able to force lu zhichun, who was covered in injuries, into a desperate situation. now, they couldn¡¯t even get close to dai fangxuan, let alone harm him. ¡°primordial sword sect¡¯s zhongyuan sword may be renowned, but its effectiveness depends on the person using it. based on your current state, do you really think you can harm me?¡± dai fangxuan began to approach chen fei step by step. ten sword beads, barely visible to the naked eye, continuously attacked him, but dai fangxuan easily deflected each one. he even had no trouble stopping to speak, completely unfazed by the sword beads.. Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Refining Sword into Threads chapter 253: refining sword into threads translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ruan qiaojun and the other two watched the scene before them, especially when they heard dai fangxuan¡¯s words, their hearts were on edge. they were not only worried about chen fei¡¯s safety but also fearful for their own situation. if chen fei lost, their lives would also be in jeopardy. how could they not be anxious and afraid? qu yuanen licked his lips and looked at ruan qiaojun. at this moment, they couldn¡¯t take action yet, as the outcome was still uncertain. however, judging from the situation, although chen fei was also in the aperture tempering realm, he was undoubtedly much weaker than dai fangxuan. but this was normal, considering he had just broken through to the aperture tempering realm not long ago. his strength was bound to be significantly lower compared to those experienced practitioners at the same level. it would take a few years of cultivation to possibly raise his own combat power. inside the sword formation, the speed of the ten sword beads was getting faster and faster, and dai fangxuan¡¯s movements became slightly slower. each sword bead was equivalent to a full-force attack from a peak aperture tempering realm practitioner. moreover, within the sword formation, there was no need to consider coordination between martial artists, so the combined power of the ten sword beads far exceeded the joint attack of ten aperture tempering realm martial artists. and with the pull of the zhongyuan force field, the zhongyuan sword formation was truly worthy of the name of the primordial sword sect¡¯s heritage. however, all of this might not be enough to stop dai fangxuan¡¯s advance. ¡°is that all there is? primordial chief, is this all you¡¯ve got? you¡¯re really disappointing me! why don¡¯t you show me the real strength behind your tough talk!¡± dai fangxuan casually dispelled the attacks of three sword beads and stared directly at chen fei, wearing a mocking smile on his face. earlier, chen fei had spoken boldly, and dai fangxuan had thought that maybe chen fei had some hidden power, given his status as the chief disciple of primordial. that title carried a lot of weight. but now, a zhongyuan sword formation, while impressive, was still just that. if it were other primordial sect elders using it, dai fangxuan might have already run far away. but if chen fei only had this much power today, then chen fei¡¯s head would be his! ¡°as you wish!¡± a faint gleam appeared in chen fei¡¯s eyes, and the spiritual tree in his sea of consciousness trembled violently. in the next moment, the sword beads in the formation underwent a sudden transformation, turning into threads of swords. the ten sword beads disappeared within the sword formation, replaced by countless sword threads that surrounded dai fangxuan, trapping him within. ¡°tss tss tss! the sound of sword threads slicing through the air was incessant. dai fangxuan¡¯s steps momentarily slowed down, and countless blades burst out from his body, blocking the encroaching sword threads. the gleam in chen fei¡¯s eyes grew brighter, indicating that he had pushed his core soul energy to the limit. for the past few days, chen fei had been thinking about how to improve his own strength. besides the steady practice of refining the zhongyuan sword, enhancing the proficiency of the sword formation¡¯s operation had also become one of chen fei¡¯s goals. fortunately, his core soul energy far exceeded his current cultivation level, making this possibility a reality. while the sword beads were remarkable, chen fei felt somewhat dissatisfied with them. turning his swords into threads had become one of chen fei¡¯s goals. fortunately, his core soul energy far exceeded his current cultivation level, making this possibility a reality. of course, the thousand origin heart locking technique played a crucial role. when he had fused the thousand threads technique from the alchemist alliance in the past, he had inadvertently gained insights that had contributed to the development of his current sword formation. ¡°swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡­¡± dai fangxuan, who had initially appeared relaxed, suddenly grew serious. the power of the sword threads might not surpass that of the sword beads, but their attacking range was significantly larger. dai fangxuan had easily dealt with the ten sword beads earlier, but now he had to concentrate fully. trying to approach chen fei step by step as he had done before was no longer so simple. ¡°break!¡± dai fangxuan shouted angrily, and the wind blades around him suddenly converged, then exploded with a resounding boom. the surrounding sword threads were shaken by this tremendous force, and what was once an orderly arrangement of threads now showed several gaps. ¡°open!¡± dai fangxuan coldly snorted and swung his spirit blade to cut through the sword threads in front of him, allowing him to break free from the encirclement. dai fangxuan¡¯s figure flashed, taking advantage of the fact that the sword threads had not fully closed yet. in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of chen fei and swung his spirit blade horizontally. wind breaking slash! the surroundings fell into complete silence. the blade sliced through the air without making a cutting sound, only a slight ripple spread along with the blade. the wind breaking slash was the ultimate killing move contained within his profound wind technique. you could only see the blade but not hear it. once you saw the blade, it was already upon you. in chen fei¡¯s eyes, dai fangxuan¡¯s spirit blade was gradually approaching, and the sharp aura emanating from the blade felt like it could blind his eyes with just a glance. ¡°boom!¡± a deafening explosion echoed, causing the ground within dozens of meters to tremble violently. massive cracks extended from the point of impact. onlookers like qu yuanen instinctively covered their faces and shielded themselves from the flying debris. then, they immediately looked back at the battlefield, eager to know the final outcome. as the dust settled, a massive crater appeared where chen fei and dai fangxuan had been standing. at this moment, dai fangxuan held his spirit blade, pressing it against chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword. the two of them were locked in a stalemate. on the qianyuan sword, black threads swirled around the entire blade, vibrating continuously, blocking dai fangxuan¡¯s spirit blade. even though dai fangxuan exerted more force, he couldn¡¯t break the qianyuan sword. dai fangxuan¡¯s face darkened. despite having the advantage in cultivation and weaponry, he found himself in a deadlock with chen fei. this situation was hard for him to accept. so, is this your full strength?¡± chen fei asked calmly. ¡°kid, you don¡¯t have the qualification to be arrogant in front of me!¡± dai fangxuan snarled, the power within his six opened apertures surging. the elemental force emanating from his spirit blade grew stronger as he attempted to crush chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword or even cut it in half. however hard dai fangxuan tried, the qianyuan sword remained immovable, with its black threads firmly guarding the blade. even though dai fangxuan¡¯s spirit blade grew more powerful, he couldn¡¯t break through the sword threads¡¯ barrier in a short time. ¡°i just didn¡¯t expect that my greatest strength had been overlooked by myself all along!¡± a smile suddenly appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. in the next moment, it seemed as if the roar of a dragon and an elephant echoed within his body. a tremendous force emerged on the qianyuan sword, sweeping toward dai fangxuan. dai fangxuan had been attempting to suppress chen fei, and the sudden surge of force caught him off guard. his entire body was lifted, and he involuntarily retreated backward, leaving himself wide open. taking a step forward, chen fei caused the ground to tremble, driving the dragon suppressing elephant. the resonant sound of the dragon and elephant filled the air as the qianyuan sword thrust toward dai fangxuan. ¡°boom!¡± the tip of the qianyuan sword pierced dai fangxuan¡¯s blade, and a surge of power flowed. dai fangxuan couldn¡¯t withstand this force either, and his body shook as he took several consecutive steps back, channeling the force into the ground. deep craters formed under dai fangxuan¡¯s feet with each step, illustrating the magnitude of the force he had just endured. dai fangxuan stared incredulously at chen fei. what kind of power was this? the primordial sword sect¡¯s giant spirit sword? but he had never heard of the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword being simultaneously cultivated. moreover, the giant spirit sword did not seem to have this type of attack. what chen fei had just demonstrated appeared to be more about physical strength. moreover, the giant spirit sword didn¡¯t seem to employ this kind of attack style. what chen fei had just displayed appeared to be more about physical strength. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed, not giving dai fangxuan any more time to think. he appeared in front of dai fangxuan and swung the qianyuan sword down. ¡°bang!¡± dai fangxuan¡¯s arm trembled, and his hand split open at the palm. he moved his feet backward, trying to create distance between himself and chen fei while transferring the force he endured into the ground. however, chen fei didn¡¯t give dai fangxuan a chance. roaring like a dragon and elephant, the qianyuan sword struck relentlessly, continuously chopping at dai fangxuan¡¯s blade. after ten strikes, dai fangxuan¡¯s throat quivered, and he couldn¡¯t hold back the surge of blood any longer; he spat it out. the immense force exerted by the qianyuan sword kept increasing with each strike, and chen fei didn¡¯t give dai fangxuan any opportunity to unload the force. all the force was relentlessly applied to dai fangxuan¡¯s body. martial artists in the aperture tempering realm had undergone the tempering of elemental energy, making their physical bodies much stronger than those in the body tempering realm. however, there was still a limit to how much they could endure, and they couldn¡¯t withstand such continuous onslaught. ruan qiaojun and her two companions had delighted expressions on their faces. although they couldn¡¯t understand many aspects of the battle, they could still judge the outcome. it was evident that chen fei had completely suppressed dai fangxuan, leaving him powerless to resist. qu yuanen and the assassins from the rain tower, on the other hand, wore stunned expressions. they hadn¡¯t expected such a drastic turn of events. weren¡¯t they just saying that chen fei had recently broken through to the aperture tempering realm, making this the weakest period for him? how was it that dai fangxuan was now being dominated? ¡°all!¡± a painful cry echoed as dai fangxuan¡¯s left arm flew into the air. at some point, it had been severed by a sword, and blood mist filled the air. chen fei remained expressionless. the battle was far from over; one severed arm was not enough. ¡°explode!¡± dai fangxuan glared fiercely at chen fei and shouted angrily. suddenly, the severed arm in mid-air exploded in a burst of blood and flesh, sending bone fragments and gore hurtling toward chen fei. chen fei furrowed his brows slightly and used his sword threads to block the incoming flesh and blood. seizing this momentary gap, dai fangxuan twisted his body, forcefully breaking free from chen fei¡¯s suppression. ¡°i will seek vengeance later!¡± dai fangxuan¡¯s cruel voice echoed as his figure turned into a blur, escaping into the distance. ¡°why wait for later? let¡¯s settle it today!¡± chen fei declared. a sword thread brushed across the foreheads of qu yuanen and the assassins. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, chasing after dai fangxuan. in the blink of an eye, the two figures disappeared from the view of ruan qiaojun and her companions. ruan qiaojun and her friends exchanged uncertain glances, unsure of what to do, so they chose to wait in place. after fifteen minutes, chen fei returned with a furrowed brow. despite using the chasing soul steps and even incorporating the wind gathering technique, he had still fallen slightly short. after piercing through dai fangxuan¡¯s chest, dai fangxuan had managed to escape by burning his own blood essence.. Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Qinhai City chapter 254: qinhai city translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°in this period, that person won¡¯t come looking for us again, and the other assassins from rain tower should be the same,¡± chen fei explained when he noticed the curious gazes of ruan qiaojun and the others. although dai fangxuan managed to escape in the end and save his life, he lost an arm, and chen fei¡¯s final strike pierced through his chest. the sword¡¯s force exploded within dai fangxuan¡¯s body, and although he managed to suppress it with sheer willpower, it was inevitable that his internal organs were damaged. even with the vitality of a aperture tempering realm cultivator, a severe injury like this would take a long time to fully recover from, especially since dai fangxuan had burned his own blood essence to escape. this additional injury meant that dai fangxuan might not fully recover for several years, even with top-tier healing elixirs like the origin awakening pill, which would still take several months at the quickest. furthermore, being severely injured by chen fei in such a public manner raised questions about whether dai fangxuan would have the courage to show up in front of chen fei again, considering that not every escape attempt would be successful. ruan qiaojun and the others didn¡¯t ask further questions. chu wennian stepped forward and presented some items to chen fei, all of which were taken from the rain tower assassins. chen fei glanced at them briefly; they were poison and medicinal herbs, with no silver or other valuables. as for weapons, chen fei didn¡¯t have much use for common weapons, let alone these well-crafted iron ones. chen fei waved his hand, declining these trivial items. he used his vital energy to restrain the three of them and headed back to their original location. after a while, chen fei and the others returned to where the carriage was. fortunately, the horses hadn¡¯t run off, saving chen fei the trouble of searching for them. the night passed without incident, and the next morning, the four of them resumed their journey as usual. inside the carriage, chen fei sat cross-legged, practicing his zhongyuan sword technique while constantly reviewing the pros and cons of yesterday¡¯s battle. the normal zhongyuan sword formation didn¡¯t work very well against seasoned aperture tempering realm cultivators because chen fei¡¯s zhongyuan sword was still in its early stages. with ten sword beads, it was a simple matter to deal with body tempering realm warriors, but it showed signs of weakness against fellow aperture tempering realm cultivators. to solve this problem, he would need to increase the number of sword beads, meaning he had to improve his proficiency with the zhongyuan sword. however, if he did manage to enhance the zhongyuan sword to that level, there would be another problem: his own inner strength might not be sufficient to support the simultaneous use of so many sword beads, given the state of his apertures. for other aperture tempering realm cultivators, they certainly wouldn¡¯t have such problems. the speed at which they comprehend their techniques and the rate at which they advance in cultivation usually match up. however, due to the unique nature of chen fei¡¯s cultivation system, his speed in comprehending techniques far surpasses his cultivation progress. according to his estimate, it might not even take a year for the zhongyuan sword to reach perfection. if chen fei¡¯s cultivation were sufficient, he could directly deploy a complete set of eighty-one sword beads, trapping his enemies within the sword formation. in that case, opponents like dai fangxuan would likely be pierced through at first sight. but here¡¯s the dilemma: chen fei could only have two apertures at most in one year. with a full set of eighty-one sword beads, he wouldn¡¯t be able to use them all, making things a bit awkward. considering this, chen fei had used the principle of the thousand threads technique to refine his sword into threads, transforming the sword beads into sword threads. thanks to his mental strength advantage, this transformation was successful, and the effect was indeed much better than the sword beads. even dai fangxuan needed to exert his full strength to break free from the enveloping sword threads. additionally, chen fei had wrapped the sword threads around his qianyuan sword, partially resolving the issue of the sword¡¯s inherent quality. ¡°the proficiency of the zhongyuan sword definitely needs to continue improving. by then, both the speed of cultivation and the number of sword beads and threads can be increased,¡± chen fei thought. if he could double the number of sword beads and threads, dai fangxuan would be absolutely trapped within the sword formation. however, he would need to consider whether his cultivation could handle it. the biggest surprise from the previous night, though, was the dragon suppressing elephant technique. after reaching the aperture tempering realm, chen fei had somewhat neglected it, subconsciously thinking that the sealing aspect of the dragon suppressing elephant belonged to the body tempering realm. he believed that, after reaching the aperture tempering realm, he would need to cultivate the subsequent techniques to maintain that level of power. however, when he used vital energy to activate the dragon suppressing elephant last night, the force it unleashed far exceeded his expectations. previously, the dragon suppressing elephant was powered by pure physical strength, making it difficult for anyone in the body tempering realm to match it. but when he used vital energy, the dragon suppressing elephant¡¯s might increased even further. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but think of the dragon-elephant true immortal he encountered in the cave. the true immortal¡¯s name was based on his cultivation technique, and he had only learned an incomplete part of the dragon suppressing elephant. even so, the true immortal possessed unparalleled combat prowess and an incorruptible body. from this, it was clear that the dragon suppressing elephant, even just its sealing aspect, was extraordinary. even if chen fei didn¡¯t learn the subsequent techniques, the sealing aspect alone would give him a significant advantage in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. against a rogue cultivator like dai fangxuan, it would be enough to directly suppress him. if chen fei¡¯s agility could keep up, dai fangxuan wouldn¡¯t even have a chance to escape! three days passed in the blink of an eye, just as chen fei had predicted. during these three days, everything remained calm and quiet, with no further appearances by rain tower¡¯s assassins. it was evident that dai fangxuan had already relayed the message. an aperture tempering realm cultivator who managed to severely injure dai fangxuan was already pushing the limits of what the employer¡¯s payment could support for this mission. unless the employer decided to increase the payment, it seemed that this mission would come to an end. in qinhai city, at the ruan family¡¯s main residence: ¡°father, what should we do? according to the timing, that wretched ruan qiaojun should be arriving in the city soon. when that happens, control of the ruan family will once again fall into the hands of their main branch!¡± ruan bojun paced restlessly in the study, his expression filled with anxiety. after all the effort they put into taking control of the ruan family, it seemed like they were on the verge of losing it. ¡°don¡¯t panic. even if ruan qiaojun returns and becomes the nominal family head, it depends on whether others will cooperate with her!¡± ruan donglai reprimanded his son in a hushed voice, showing some displeasure with his impatience. ruan bojun was slightly puzzled, looking at his father. ¡°the position of family head is just a title. if you have the ability, everything will be secure. but if you lack the capability to take the position, no one will listen to you. does ruan qiaojun, a mere woman, think she can firmly hold the position of family head?¡± ruan donglai sneered. the failure of rain tower¡¯s mission had exceeded ruan donglai¡¯s expectations, especially when he heard that there was an aperture tempering realm expert involved. it made him deeply worried. the best-case scenario would have been if ruan qiaojun never returned, allowing him to maintain control over the entire ruan family. but now that they couldn¡¯t stop her return, ruan donglai had to resort to other plans, one of which was to undermine ruan qiaojun¡¯s authority. the ruan family was a prominent clan in qinhai city, and ruan donglai had no intention of giving up control of it. ¡°how should we balance the situation with that sudden aperture tempering realm expert?¡± ruan bojun asked in a hushed tone because this aperture tempering realm expert had left him deeply unsettled. if such an expert were to descend upon the ruan family, he doubted anyone would dare to oppose them. strength, in this world, sometimes represented the greatest authority! ¡°that person was most likely temporarily hired by ruan qiaojun and won¡¯t stay with our ruan family forever. while they are here, we¡¯ll be completely obedient. but once that person leaves, we will regain control of the situation!¡± ruan donglai spoke with determination. it was becoming less likely to kill ruan qiaojun afterward, considering the sensitivities surrounding a aperture tempering realm expert. however, undermining her authority was entirely within their capabilities. which aperture tempering realm expert would be so free to stick their nose into their family¡¯s business? besides, ruan donglai suspected that ruan qiaojun and that expert were not very close, so there was less to worry about when it came to undermining her position. ¡°father, i understand!¡± ruan bojun¡¯s eyes lit up as he grasped the sequence of events and implications. a smile spread across his face. ¡°instruct the servants to make a grand welcoming scene when qiaojun returns from her studies in immortal cloud city. we want everyone in qinhai city to see that we genuinely welcome her back,¡± ruan donglai said with a smile. he wanted the whole city to witness their enthusiastic reception of ruan qiaojun. ¡°yes, father!¡± ruan bojun¡¯s face also bore a smile. that afternoon, the ruan family arranged for someone stationed three miles outside the city to report the sighting of chu wennian driving a carriage slowly toward qinhai city. ruan donglai immediately led the ruan family members to a location one mile outside the city, where they awaited ruan qiaojun¡¯s arrival. whether it was in terms of etiquette or grandeur, ruan donglai had indeed taken things to the extreme. after all, in terms of seniority, ruan qiaojun had to address ruan donglai as ¡°second uncle.¡± ruan donglai wanted to convey to everyone that he had no intention of coveting the position of the ruan family¡¯s head. ¡°second uncle! after getting off the carriage, ruan qiaojun saw ruan donglai and called out in a low voice. among all the members of the ruan family, ruan donglai was one of the few who had been genuinely kind to her. even when her father reprimanded her, ruan donglai would step in with a smile to protect her. ¡°these few days must have been tough. did you encounter any troubles on the road?¡± ruan donglai looked at ruan qiaojun¡¯s dusty appearance with a touch of sadness. it was as if he saw his own child returning after enduring hardships outside. chen fei stood by the carriage and glanced at the members of the ruan family. most of them wore fake smiles on their faces. it was clear that not everyone was happy about ruan qiaojun¡¯s return. ¡°i encountered some difficulties, but they¡¯ve all been resolved. second uncle, let me introduce you. this is a senior i met on the way. thanks to him, i was able to return safely.¡± ruan qiaojun led ruan donglai to chen fei¡¯s side and introduced him. ruan donglai looked at chen fei¡¯s young face and sensed the hidden aura around him. he couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. such a young person was already an aperture tempering realm expert. truly astonishing. ¡°many thanks to the senior for protecting qiaojun and helping her return safely. if the senior has any requests, the ruan family will do everything in our power to assist!¡± ruan donglai bowed respectfully. ¡°no need for excessive courtesy.¡± chen fei glanced at ruan donglai and then at ruan qiaojun.. with someone as shrewd as him, how could you possibly control the situation? Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Forcefully Breaking Through chapter 255: forcefully breaking through translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in qinhai city, the other prominent families knew that ruan qiaojun had returned, but there was little commotion about it. after all, it had nothing to do with them. however, when they found out that a young aperture tempering realm expert had also arrived at the ruan family, the various families quickly took notice. each family sent representatives to the ruan family under the pretext of welcoming ruan qiaojun back, but in reality, they wanted to get close to this aperture tempering realm expert. however, chen fei didn¡¯t meet with anyone, as there was no need. qinhai city was similar to apricot fen city in that it didn¡¯t have any permanent aperture tempering realm experts. most of the time, they only had occasional visitors who would stay in qinhai city for a few days and then leave. each family had acquaintances among the aperture tempering realm experts, but they rarely contacted them unless it was a critical situation. only then would they use the favors they had accumulated to request the assistance of a aperture tempering realm expert. the ruan family also had familiar aperture tempering realm experts, but they were not in qinhai city. they were located more than a hundred miles away, and it was a favor acquired by ruan qiaojun¡¯s father for the survival of the family. the piece of gold sky stone served as a precaution. if their favors weren¡¯t enough, they could use the gold sky stone to hire a aperture tempering realm expert. ruan donglai was extremely enthusiastic about chen fei, or rather, the entire ruan family was very welcoming to chen fei, considering his young age as an aperture tempering realm expert. many eligible young women constantly appeared in front of chen fei. the message was clear: if there was a chance for chen fei to leave behind an heir in the ruan family, the ruan family would benefit greatly. they didn¡¯t expect chen fei to be deeply involved in the upbringing of this heir; they just wanted to secure the family¡¯s bloodline. it must be said that the women of the ruan family were all exceptionally beautiful, including ruan qiaojun. being a prominent family within the city, they were selective when it came to choosing their wives and concubines. over time, they naturally avoided having unattractive descendants. plus, a life of luxury and no need for manual labor kept them fair and radiant, catching the eye of many. their figures and appearances were all top-notch. upon seeing chen fei, these women blushed and felt their hearts stir. before coming, they had expected to encounter a middle-aged man¡¯s appearance, as most aperture tempering realm experts they had seen looked that way. the women of the ruan family didn¡¯t hold any grievances about this; aperture tempering realm experts, regardless of age, were figures they looked up to. if they could catch one¡¯s eye and enjoy a night of romance, their status would change dramatically. however, now they discovered that chen fei was so young and didn¡¯t look much older than themselves. what¡¯s more, his appearance was remarkably handsome. this image perfectly matched their imaginations of their future partners. as a result, their initially enthusiastic attitude became even more proactive, hoping that chen fei would notice them and keep them by his side. unfortunately, chen fei didn¡¯t take anyone with him. although these women were indeed beautiful and chen fei could easily avoid taking responsibility afterward, it still conflicted with his personal values. this was entirely different from letting loose in a bar and listening to music. early the next morning, ruan qiaojun brought chen fei to the ruan family¡¯s treasure vault. in the morning, when ruan qiaojun learned that chen fei hadn¡¯t brought any of the ruan family¡¯s women to accompany him, she inexplicably felt very pleased. unbeknownst to her, ruan qiaojun had already developed feelings for chen fei. in times of danger, the image of chen fei standing in the forefront, blocking all storms, had already taken root in ruan qiaojun¡¯s heart. regarding chen fei, ruan qiaojun¡¯s thoughts had already shifted from how she initially saw him as a senior expert. she just hadn¡¯t realized it yet. ¡°senior, this is the gold sky stone,¡± ruan qiaojun said as she took out a wooden box from a hidden compartment in the treasure vault and handed it to chen fei. only three people in the ruan family knew about this hidden compartment, but with his father and another uncle¡¯s recent passing due to severe injuries, only ruan qiaojun was aware of it now. if one more person found out, the intensity and number of rain tower assassins pursuing ruan qiaojun would likely double. chen fei opened the wooden box and looked at the golden stone inside, a faint smile appearing on his face. with this piece of gold sky stone, chen fei would be able to elevate the qianyuan sword to the level of a spiritual weapon within a year. when the sword formation had the support of a spiritual weapon, its power would increase even further. a martial artist¡¯s strength increased in small increments. ¡°senior, in addition to this piece of gold sky stone, my father also left behind a map of the location where he found the gold sky stone. however, my father said that his strength was insufficient to continue further.¡± ruan qiaojun took out a leather-bound map from the hidden compartment and handed it to chen fei. chen fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly as he carefully examined the map. he discovered that the location marked on the map was nearly two hundred miles from qinhai city, a distance he could cover in a day¡¯s time. however, he briefly considered it before ultimately suppressing the idea. although he had gained the incredible strength of the dragon suppressing elephant, chen fei was still in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. this allowed him to easily defeat some wandering cultivators, but he wasn¡¯t entirely satisfied with his current strength. in the face of real danger, he might not be able to escape. as his strength increased, his horizons naturally expanded, and ordinary gains no longer satisfied him. consequently, the dangers he encountered would also increase. his soul chasing steps was lacking to some extent. chen fei needed to have the power to escape if he encountered extreme danger and couldn¡¯t resist, rather than sitting there waiting for his fate. ¡°thank you!¡± chen fei looked at ruan qiaojun with gratitude. the gold sky stone didn¡¯t elicit any extraordinary emotions, but chen fei was in good spirits. moreover, this map wasn¡¯t part of the agreed-upon transaction; it was an additional gift. for chen fei, its value was significant. ¡°senior, you¡¯re too kind.¡± seeing that chen fei was satisfied, ruan qiaojun smiled gracefully, her heart filled with happiness. admiration and flattery were intertwined. ¡°here, if you want to control the ruan family, it may not be that easy,¡± chen fei looked at ruan qiaojun, pondered for a moment, and spoke in a low voice. ¡°1 understand, senior,¡± ruan qiaojun sighed softly. due to chen fei¡¯s protection on the way back, she would undoubtedly become the family head. however, being the family head didn¡¯t necessarily mean having all the power. after returning for just one day, ruan qiaojun noticed that many things were instinctively reported to ruan donglai before they were finalized rather than being consulted with her. just from this detail alone, many things could be inferred. although ruan qiaojun was deeply devoted to martial arts, she was perceptive and could deduce much from observing. ¡°unless your cultivation reaches the visceral tempering realm, there¡¯s only a slim chance of having real control,¡± chen fei stated. ruan qiaojun¡¯s current strength was in the late stage of the marrow tempering realm. with this level of cultivation in qinhai city, she was undoubtedly considered a young talent. this was precisely why ruan qiaojun had initially gone to immortal cloud city to seek further progress. however, after only a few years, her family, the ruan family, faced an unexpected crisis, forcing ruan qiaojun to return. otherwise, if ruan qiaojun had stayed in immortal cloud city for a few more years, her cultivation would undoubtedly have broken through to the visceral tempering realm. at that point, returning to take control of the ruan family would have been much easier. sometimes, cultivation realm didn¡¯t represent everything, but it accounted for more than ninety percent. hearing chen fei¡¯s words, ruan qiaojun¡¯s expression dimmed slightly. she understood the logic, but without the necessary cultivation, understanding was in vain. ¡°do you want to break through to the visceral tempering realm?¡± chen fei looked at ruan qiaojun and whispered. today, ruan qiaojun had given chen fei this map. if others sincerely treated chen fei well, he could return the favor within his abilities. initially looking down, ruan qiaojun looked at chen fei with some excitement when she heard his words. ¡°senior, you can help me break through to the visceral tempering realm?¡± ¡°yes!¡± chen fei nodded affirmatively. ¡°however, this kind of breakthrough may make your foundation unstable, and it will take longer if you want to advance further in the future.¡± at the late stage of the marrow tempering realm, just before reaching the peak of that realm, breaking through to the visceral tempering realm was still a considerable distance away. however, for an aperture tempering realm expert, it wasn¡¯t difficult. for chen fei, it was effortless. however, within a sect, no one would do this because it would affect the disciple¡¯s subsequent cultivation, making it not worth the cost. but in ruan qiaojun¡¯s current situation, breaking through to the visceral tempering realm earlier would have more benefits than drawbacks. ¡°i hope you¡¯ll fulfill my request, senior!¡± ruan qiaojun was overjoyed and was about to bow in gratitude, but chen fei stopped her by grabbing her arm. ¡°are all the best medicinal herbs from the ruan family here?¡± chen fei extended his mental senses, scanning everything in the treasure vault. ¡°yes, everything is here. if you need anything else, senior, i can have it prepared for you.¡± when her arm made contact with chen fei, ruan qiaojun¡¯s face suddenly turned rosy as she thought of something. ¡°the medicinal herbs are enough. please prepare a sturdy alchemical furnace and place it in my courtyard.¡± with a slight movement of chen fei¡¯s right hand, more than a dozen jade boxes floated into his hand, all containing medicinal herbs that were several decades old. fifteen minutes later, in chen fei¡¯s courtyard, a fire was kindled, and a delicate alchemical furnace was placed atop it. chen fei tossed all the medicinal herbs into it. in no time, a medicinal fragrance wafted from the furnace, but soon, it gradually dissipated as if all the medicine had been absorbed. ruan qiaojun stood to the side, watching chen fei refine the elixir. this method of alchemy, where the flames enveloped the entire furnace from top to bottom, was something ruan qiaojun had never seen before, and her eyes were filled with amazement. outside the courtyard, ruan donglai¡¯s gaze was heavy, and his thoughts were uneasy. ¡°i never expected this senior to be skilled in alchemy. truly impressive. if 1 could become his disciple, i would have no regrets!¡± ruan bojun said with admiration. in the past two days, ruan bojun had behaved exceptionally well, refraining from any mistreatment of servants or bullying of women and children. he was afraid of provoking chen fei and getting killed by a single sword. ¡°at a time like this, suddenly practicing alchemy¡­¡± ruan donglai felt somewhat restless. he had a nagging feeling that something was wrong, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint the issue. ¡°boom!¡± a muffled sound suddenly emanated from the courtyard, and a faint medicinal fragrance briefly filled the air before dissipating. ruan donglai and the others were taken aback, trying to catch the scent, but it had already disappeared. in the courtyard, chen fei held a flying ascent pill with three pill veins in his hand. as his mental power increased, chen fei became increasingly adept at alchemy. even if some auxiliary herbs were missing, it didn¡¯t affect his ability to produce pills with pill veins. ¡°take it. 1¡¯11 help you refine the medicinal power,¡± chen fei handed the pill to ruan qiaojun. ruan qiaojun took it instinctively, without hesitation, and directly ingested it. ¡°buzz!¡± it was as if a flame had erupted in her chest, and ruan qiaojun felt like her entire body was about to ignite. ¡°calm your mind and regulate your qi. activate your cultivation technique!¡± chen fei¡¯s voice rang in ruan qiaojun¡¯s ears, and she snapped back to consciousness. she immediately activated her cultivation technique, trying to refine the medicinal power. however, this medicinal power was like an ancient behemoth, completely beyond ruan qiaojun¡¯s control. in just a moment, she felt her meridians throbbing in pain. when ruan qiaojun didn¡¯t know how to handle the situation, a cool energy suddenly surged from her back, guiding her to activate her cultivation technique and condense all the medicinal power within her meridians. the speed at which her cultivation technique operated became faster and faster, and ruan qiaojun gradually began to exert her own energy. at one moment, she felt her sea of consciousness tremble, and her cultivation realm broke through from the marrow tempering realm to the visceral tempering realm. outside the courtyard, ruan donglai sensed the change in ruan qiaojun¡¯s aura, and his expression changed abruptly. he finally understood where his unease was coming from. however, even if he were given the courage of a leopard, he wouldn¡¯t dare to barge into the courtyard and stop ruan qiaojun¡¯s breakthrough at this moment.. Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Unforeseen Change chapter 256: unforeseen change translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ruan bojun sensed the fluctuations in the courtyard¡¯s atmosphere, and his playful expression froze for a moment. in the courtyard, there were only two people: chen fei and ruan qiaojun. this new aura of cultivation, apart from ruan qiaojun, would not be experienced by anyone else. ruan qiaojun¡¯s previous cultivation at the late stage of the marrow tempering realm, given her age, held promise for the future, but that was in the future, at least several years away before she could possibly break through to the visceral tempering realm. moreover, this was under relatively smooth conditions. if her cultivation faced obstacles and took more than a decade to advance, it wasn¡¯t impossible. in qinhai city, there were many warriors like this. the path of martial arts was filled with hurdles, and sometimes what seemed like boundless prospects turned out to be obscured, and the person had already become one among the masses. with her cultivation at the late stage of the marrow tempering realm, taking control of the ruan family was certainly possible, but that required the wholehearted support of the ruan family, or at least a majority of its members. clearly, most people supported ruan donglai rather than ruan qiaojun. besides ruan donglai¡¯s years of garnering support, ruan qiaojun¡¯s slightly weaker cultivation made many in the ruan family worried about following her, fearing they wouldn¡¯t have a better future. but now, ruan qiaojun had broken through to the visceral tempering realm. given her age, it was entirely foreseeable that she would reach the peak of the visceral tempering realm in the future. in terms of cultivation, ruan qiaojun was no longer at a disadvantage, and when you considered her age, she had a clear advantage. furthermore, if you looked into the matter more deeply, you¡¯d realize that chen fei had helped her break through. a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm personally assisting in your cultivation breakthrough was a relationship that sparked countless speculations far beyond a mere business transaction. ruan donglai¡¯s hard-earned advantages had been instantly diminished, and it had become less likely that he could easily overshadow ruan qiaojun, even if he had previously managed to do so. ruan donglai clenched his fist, his anger palpable, but he didn¡¯t know how to vent it. ruan donglai didn¡¯t dare to say much about chen fei¡¯s cultivation in the aperture tempering realm. in recent days, he had been diligently assisting ruan qiaojun, appearing earnest and worried about making any mistakes that could be used against him. in any case, chen fei definitely wouldn¡¯t stay with the ruan family for long. enduring these few days, what happens afterward will be what it will be. but now, all their plans had been shattered by ruan qiaojun¡¯s breakthrough. ruan donglai took a deep breath, turned away stiffly, and left. ruan bojun watched his father¡¯s expression and didn¡¯t dare to say much, obediently following behind. in the face of absolute strength, sometimes schemes were nothing more than a joke. because a strong individual wouldn¡¯t follow the path you had planned, and you had no ability to correct them. in the courtyard, ruan qiaojun slowly opened her eyes, sensing the changes in the world and the vitality of her internal organs. a smile unconsciously appeared on her face. ruan qiaojun had always yearned for the path of martial arts. otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have left her life of luxury to come to immortal cloud city. now, she had finally reached the realm she had longed for, and her joy was hard to contain. ¡°thank you, senior!¡± ruan qiaojun stood up and was about to kneel before chen fei. ¡°no need to be so formal,¡± chen fei said. with a surge of energy, chen fei lifted ruan qiaojun¡¯s body. for ruan qiaojun, breaking through to the visceral tempering realm was a long-cherished dream, but for chen fei, it was just a casual gesture. this was the difference in their realms. half an hour later, news of ruan qiaojun¡¯s breakthrough to the visceral tempering realm had spread throughout the entire ruan family. the fact that chen fei was involved in the breakthrough also greatly excited the entire ruan family. as long as they could establish a relationship with a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm, it was a significant advantage for the ruan family. with the spread of this news, many members of the ruan family also had a change of heart. ruan qiaojun was the legitimate heir of the ruan family, and becoming the family head was her rightful position. now, with her cultivation reaching the visceral tempering realm and the possibility of advancing even further in the future, following such a family head seemed like a good choice, especially with a connection to a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm. one day later, outside qinhai city, a group of ruan family members stood at a distance. ruan qiaojun looked at chen fei with a hint of reluctance in her eyes. it could be said that chen fei was the most outstanding man she had ever met. even among the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, there were only a few who could break through to the aperture tempering realm at chen fei¡¯s age. but precisely because he was so exceptional, ruan qiaojun understood that chen fei could never belong to her. this was the part that made her feel sad. they had met, gone through so much together, were of a similar age, but they could never be together. ¡°that¡¯s it for now. take care!¡± chen fei looked at ruan qiaojun and the others. ¡°take care!¡± ruan qiaojun looked at chen fei¡¯s face and softly spoke two words. beside her, chu lan looked at chen fei with sadness, uncertain how long it would be before she could see him again. the journey from qinhai city to immortal cloud city was a lifetime¡¯s distance for ordinary people. this farewell probably meant they wouldn¡¯t see each other again in this lifetime. seeing his granddaughter¡¯s expression, chu wennian sighed softly. life was sometimes like this, many things were beyond one¡¯s control. chen fei waved goodbye to the three of them, his figure flickering as he headed towards apricot fen city in the direction of the rising sun. chen fei¡¯s figure turned into a black dot and disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. seeing chen fei leave, ruan donglai couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. having a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm around, especially one who wasn¡¯t directly affiliated with their side, had put a lot of pressure on ruan donglai. ¡°let¡¯s go back!¡± ruan qiaojun turned and looked at the ruan family members, her voice heavy. just now, ruan qiaojun had made a decision. after stabilizing the ruan family, she would return to immortal cloud city. only in immortal cloud city did ruan qiaojun have a better chance of continuing on the path of martial arts. although breaking through to the aperture tempering realm was extremely slim, who could say for sure? and it was only by reaching the aperture tempering realm that she would have the qualification to stand by that man¡¯s side! chen fei didn¡¯t know about ruan qiaojun¡¯s change of heart. at this moment, he was pushing the soul chasing steps and the gathering wind technique to their limits, causing everything along the road to be thrown back at high speed. he didn¡¯t choose horses or carriages; they were too slow for him now. with his current speed, chen fei could reach apricot fen city in half a day. after a short rest, he could spend another day returning to the primodial sword sect. for other aperture tempering realm cultivators, they probably wouldn¡¯t choose this method of travel because it was too exhausting, requiring frequent breaks along the way. if they encountered unexpected situations, they would be at a significant disadvantage. however, for chen fei, there were no such concerns. with his vital energy driving the dragon suppressing elephant, chen fei¡¯s body felt like it was surging with power, and simply traveling didn¡¯t make him feel too fatigued. his body, tempered by the dragon suppressing elephant, was more robust and enduring than he had imagined. half a day later, chen fei arrived in apricot fen city without encountering any incidents. anyone who saw someone traveling at chen fei¡¯s speed, even if they had the intention to intercept, would probably think twice and wisely retreat. how hopeless must one¡¯s life be to try to rob a warrior like this? perhaps they thought their lives were too long! in apricot fen city, chen fei found a restaurant and rested for a while. after a satisfying meal, as he was about to leave, he suddenly saw two familiar figures approaching him. it was zhang sinan, the young lady of the zhang family in pingyin county, and her maidservant, dan xiang. the last time chen fei had seen them was in the mansion of wang liang, the marquis of xu. he didn¡¯t know what their relationship with wang liang was, and he didn¡¯t care. however, compared to when he had seen them last, today both of them looked somewhat haggard. ¡°miss, where should we go next?¡± dan xiang asked with a melancholic expression. the xu family is finished, and lord xu wangliang hasn¡¯t returned for too long, suspected to have died outside. xu wangliang had quite a few enemies, and taking advantage of this opportunity, it seemed like the xu family had collapsed overnight. the two of them, who had just settled down for a while, had to leave again. ¡°when the immortal cloud merchant band returns, we¡¯ll go to immortal cloud city!¡± zhang sinan said firmly. ¡°very well, wherever the young miss goes, i¡¯ll go!¡± dan xiang replied resolutely. just as she was about to continue speaking, she suddenly saw a familiar figure in the distance. however, before she could get a clear look, that person had disappeared. ¡°what¡¯s wrong?¡± zhang sinan followed dan xiang¡¯s gaze but didn¡¯t see anything noteworthy. she couldn¡¯t help but ask in confusion. ¡°i think i saw someone familiar just now, but i can¡¯t remember who it was,¡± dan xiang said with a puzzled shake of her head. zhang sinan nodded but didn¡¯t press further. she picked up the tea on the table and took a bitter sip. in just a few years, zhang sinan felt like she had experienced too much. if her strength could be strong enough, she could completely control her own destiny instead of being like this, helpless and without support. after leaving the restaurant, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he ran towards the direction of immortal cloud city. as night fell, chen fei appeared on the treetop of a tree, gazing at a mountain about a mile away. on top of the mountain, there was a lonely grass hut. this place was isolated, with no village in front and no store behind. the grass hut on the mountaintop looked eerie no matter how you looked at it. this was the location of the evil bride that had forced the immortal cloud merchant band to change its route several times, ultimately returning to this road. the last time chen fei had seen it, her cultivation was only in the visceral tempering realm. back then, chen fei was curious about this oddity but didn¡¯t probe further, considering that her cultivation was still lower than his. the evil was dangerous, but killing it had its value. for a newly minted aperture tempering realm like chen fei, it was possible to use the evil to accelerate the refinement of the qianyuan sword into a spirit sword. however, now that chen fei stood here, sensing the grass hut, he realized that it no longer emitted any gloominess. it seemed like it had truly turned into an ordinary house. the evil bride was gone! Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Two Apertures chapter 257: two apertures translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei stood still in place, which, in normal circumstances, would make anyone curious enough to approach and investigate if the evil bride had been killed by other cultivators of aperture tempering realms. however, chen fei remained unmoved. he was indeed curious, but he felt that something was amiss. most notably, if the evil bride had been slain, what was the deal with the grassy hut still standing there? anything tainted by the strange was never simple. after a moment¡¯s contemplation, chen fei¡¯s figure leaped into action. he traced an arc, bypassing the hill, and continued toward the direction of immortal cloud city. in the blink of an eye, chen fei had vanished. the night breeze rustled the tree branches, and the moon, previously obscured by clouds, finally revealed itself. its white light bathed the seemingly tranquil grassy hut on the hill, causing it to sway slightly. the hut¡¯s door cracked open, revealing a narrow slit. vaguely, it seemed like a pair of dark embroidered shoes stood behind the door. after traveling more than ten miles away from the hill, chen fei found a place to make a fire and rest. chen fei¡¯s condition was still good at this moment. although he had been on the road for half the day, there wasn¡¯t much exhaustion. otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have considered such a risky move with the evil figure just now. however, traveling at night could be somewhat obstructed by limited visibility, potentially adding some danger. therefore, finding a place to rest and waiting for daylight to resume the journey was a safer option. ¡°snap!¡± in the firewood, a spot that wasn¡¯t completely dry made a muffled sound. the firelight illuminated chen fei¡¯s face, dispelling the surrounding chill gradually. chen fei pondered recent events and the tasks he needed to accomplish upon returning to his sect. learning the soaring heaven technique was a definite priority. it was a skill he lacked and needed to acquire. as for the zhongyuan sword, chen fei had already been taught the entire set by the sect, given his current status as the chief disciple. initially, he had only learned a portion of it, partly to avoid overwhelming himself with too much inheritance information, and partly to keep an eye on the disciples, ensuring they were trustworthy. but now that chen fei was the chief disciple, if even he couldn¡¯t be trusted, how could the sect handle other inheritances? as for refining the entire primordial sword canon, chen fei couldn¡¯t do it yet. besides not having a clear plan, there was the issue of lacking funds. his desire to refine the primordial sword canon was bolstered by the interface, but it required money, which chen fei didn¡¯t have much of right now. his previous earnings from alchemy had been substantial. in ten months, he had saved over three hundred thousand taels of silver. this was quite an accomplishment. however, back then, chen fei could earn money in this manner because he didn¡¯t have many cultivation techniques that required his attention. he had plenty of free time, which allowed him to produce a greater quantity of elixirs. however, upon returning to the sect, he needed to practice the zhongyuan sword, learn the soaring heaven technique, and also master the dragon suppressing elephant. this compressed the time available for alchemy, inevitably reducing his earnings. chen fei found himself in an awkward situation. if he learned the soaring heaven technique, he wouldn¡¯t even have the money to simplify it. the idea of having to save up for months before making any progress felt frustrating. simplifying the dragon suppressing elephant and refining the complete primordial sword canon would also require a significant amount of money. in an instant, chen fei felt like a destitute person. his craving for money had reached its peak. relying solely on alchemy to earn silver taels was no longer sufficient to meet chen fei¡¯s increasing financial needs. only by crafting pills required for aperture tempering realm cultivators would he be able to bridge the financial gap- but the problem of obtaining the necessary spiritual ingredients remained a significant challenge. chen fei picked up a piece of firewood from the side and tossed it into the fire, simultaneously activating the zhongyuan sword. lately, he had developed a habit of practicing the sword whenever he had downtime. as the zhongyuan sword circulated, the insights that should have appeared in his mind did not manifest. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but be startled, and then his expression changed. ¡°when did i fall into the trap!¡± chen fei suddenly raised his head and looked around. sometime during his contemplation, the trees that should have been clearly visible in the distance had become blurred. the moon in the sky was obscured by a dark cloud, and moonlight couldn¡¯t penetrate, making the surroundings even darker and more uncertain. the fire on the ground, which should have been warm, now gave chen fei a chilling sensation. ¡°break!¡± chen fei closed his eyes, and in his sea of consciousness, the thousand origin heart locking technique rapidly activated. in the next moment, strands of dark red energy appeared in his sea of consciousness. chen fei watched as these dark red energies, with the branches of his core soul tree quivering vigorously, enveloped the dark red energy. opening his eyes, chen fei released a ball of dark red energy from his forehead, capturing it in his hand. it felt as if he had grasped a piece of ancient ice, incredibly cold. even though he used his elemental energy to block it, he could still sense the penetrating cold. chen fei looked around, and the fire on the ground had long been extinguished. unbeknownst to him, he had been led into an illusion by this dark red energy, mistaking it for reality. even the activation of the zhongyuan sword had been an illusion, which explained why he hadn¡¯t gained any insights in his mind. ¡°was it that grass hut?¡± chen fei frowned as he looked at the dark red energy in his hand. could that hut be so powerful? even chen fei, in his current state, had unknowingly fallen under its influence. if that was the case, the immortal cloud merchant band was in grave danger. ¡°or perhaps, the real mystery lies in the hut itself? or that bridal attire?¡± a thought struck chen fei. could it be that some unfortunate cultivator of the aperture tempering realm had been ensnared by that bridal attire and transformed into the evil bride? the idea of potentially turning into something neither human nor evil sent a chill down chen fei¡¯s spine. it was fortunate that he had sensed something was amiss and hadn¡¯t impulsively approached for a closer look. otherwise, it would have been difficult to say if he could escape, given that he had been ensnared without realizing it. ¡°what¡¯s been happening with all these strange occurrences lately? each one is stranger than the last. is it because the world is becoming more chaotic?¡± chen fei pondered as he extinguished the dark red energy in his hand. thinking about the various news he had heard in qinhai city and apricot fen city, it had been quite some time, but the situation in the dynasty had not calmed down. instead, it seemed to be escalating, and the people were suffering. chen fei turned to look in the direction of the grassy hut, thinking for a moment before his figure flashed, heading towards immortal cloud city. chen fei had already included the alchemist alliance¡¯s thousand threads technique as his target cultivation technique. however, the recent incident, where he was affected by the thousand origins heart-locking art without realizing it, had caught him off guard. although it was because that energy had remained dormant, even if it hadn¡¯t been for the zhongyuan sword, he would have eventually realized he was in an illusion after a moment. in many battles, the struggle often boiled down to that tiny window of time. those precious seconds could sometimes determine the outcome of a battle. chen fei didn¡¯t want to end up meeting an untimely demise in a situation shrouded in mystery. however, obtaining the subsequent cultivation techniques from the alchemist alliance would be challenging. it required a significant amount of contribution points, much more difficult than earning money. alternatively, he could try the subsequent cultivation techniques of the dragon suppressing elephant. maybe the dragon-elephant true immortal could help in such situations. as for the grass hut, he would have to wait until his mental power was strong enough to investigate today¡¯s events properly. the faint morning sunlight began to bathe the earth. after traveling through the night, chen fei finally stood at the entrance of the primordial sword sect. although it had only been a short time since he left, seeing the sect¡¯s gate made chen fei feel like he was coming home. in his heart, he was developing a sense of belonging to the primordial sword sect. because his master was there, as well as senior brother guo, and others like senior sister zhang and senior brother ge, they had become chen fei¡¯s ties to this world and this sect. ¡°senior brother chen?¡± as chen fei had just entered the sect¡¯s gate, a fellow disciple spotted him and called out, somewhat uncertain. chen fei¡¯s appearance had changed somewhat compared to before. initially, to dissipate his obsession with acupoints, chen fei had almost exclusively stayed on the peak of true transmission to cultivate. therefore, many disciples¡¯ impressions of chen fei were still from that time. now that he had broken through to the aperture tempering realm, the refinement of vital energy within his body had caused a change in his aura, making it difficult for others to ascertain. chen fei nodded slightly at the person, then disappeared from the spot. it¡¯s been a while since i saw senior brother chen. some say he went out for experience, while others say he¡¯s in seclusion. but senior brother chen¡¯s aura, why does it feel like elder wu¡¯s?¡± this disciple scratched his head, feeling puzzled. but soon, his eyes widened slightly as he thought of a possibility¡ªchen fei had broken through to the aperture tempering realm! ¡°big news, big news!¡± this disciple was not entirely certain, but he was filled with excitement. since chen fei had reached the second position in the true transmission, he had become a symbol in the hearts of many primordial sword sect disciples. they were all eagerly waiting for chen fei to break through to the aperture tempering realm and continue on his path as a genius. just a few days ago, there was news in the primordial sword sect that shen tucang, who had fought chen fei to a draw, had finally broken through to the aperture tempering realm after nearly a year of accumulation. he became the first among this group of true transmission disciples to achieve this. and now, it seemed that chen fei had also broken through? the disciple pondered for a moment, then ran back into the sect. he wanted to go to the hall of true transmission. if chen fei had truly succeeded in his breakthrough, there would definitely be records in the hall of true transmission. chen fei was unaware of the excitement of that disciple. at this moment, he had transformed into a phantom and arrived outside the courtyard of feng xiupu. ¡°disciple chen fei requests an audience with master!¡± chen fei stood outside the door and bowed. a figure suddenly appeared in front of the courtyard. it was feng xiupu. feng xiupu looked at chen fei, his face full of smiles. he was about to speak when his expression suddenly froze, and his eyes emitted a dazzling light. ¡°master, please don¡¯t worry. your disciple has successfully broken through!¡± chen fei bowed to feng xiupu, his voice respectful. excellent, excellent!¡± feng xiupu flashed to chen fei¡¯s side and slapped him on the shoulder with force. he burst into hearty laughter, his joy and delight evident in his expression. chen fei looked at feng xiupu¡¯s smile and couldn¡¯t help but smile as well. half an hour later, news of chen fei¡¯s successful breakthrough spread throughout the primordial sword sect, and he became an aperture tempering realm expert. an hour later, this news reached several surrounding sects.. Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Changes in the Panel chapter 258: changes in the panel translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in each sect, there were actually some individuals from other sects implanted within. they couldn¡¯t be called spies, but sometimes they were the first to know when something happened. in the hearts of each sect, they also knew who these people from other sects were, an unspoken understanding because everyone did the same. so when the news of chen fei¡¯s breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm spread among the inner disciples, naturally, people from other sects gradually became aware of it too. the birth of the aperture tempering realm was a big event for any sect. even dominant forces like the immortal cloud sword sect attached great importance when a aperture tempering realm cultivator appeared among their disciples. the primordial sword sect was no exception, let alone chen fei¡¯s breakthrough, which took just a little over a year from becoming a true disciple to that moment. this speed had left many other true disciples within the sect behind. if every true disciple had a breakthrough speed like chen fei¡¯s, the primordial sword sect would have thrived without a doubt. of course, this was purely wishful thinking because even the immortal cloud sword sect couldn¡¯t produce an aperture tempering realm cultivator every year. despite having many true disciples, the top ten true disciples almost always outshone the first disciples of other sects. but when it came to the aperture tempering realm, it was still a rare occurrence, even for a powerful sect like the immortal cloud sword sect. the time interval for each birth of an aperture tempering realm cultivator could span several years. if luck was bad, it might have stretched to six or seven years. however, such situations were rare. in recent decades, the immortal cloud sword sect had become increasingly powerful, thanks to the spirit tree, top-tier experts, and profound martial techniques. for other sects, it had become more difficult to produce aperture tempering realm cultivators in recent years. for example, the former top true disciple of the primordial sword sect, miao daoxin, had reached the pinnacle of the visceral tempering realm for many years, but he still didn¡¯t have the confidence to break through. so, chen fei¡¯s sudden breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm had filled everyone in the primordial sword sect with excitement. although everyone had initially believed that chen fei could break through to the aperture tempering realm within a few years, it didn¡¯t count until it actually happened. because in history, many promising disciples failed to break through in the end. sometimes, due to their profound foundations, their breakthroughs would also cause more severe damage to their apertures. sometimes, they couldn¡¯t even repair their apertures and lost the opportunity for another breakthrough. on the other hand, those with less profound backgrounds had a chance to repair their apertures and try to break through again. clearly, having a deep foundation should increase the chances of a breakthrough, but sometimes, having too deep of a foundation seemed to become an underlying concern. the path of martial arts is sometimes so elusive. step by step, it¡¯s not just mere talk but a real journey that every martial artist experiences. the members of the primordial sword sect were elated, while other sects looked on with envy. someone with chen fei¡¯s talent would undoubtedly not have a slow cultivation speed in the aperture tempering realm. not to mention the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, in a few decades, chen fei should have no problem reaching the mid-level. such combat strength held significant meaning for the entire primordial sword sect. inside the main hall of the primordial sword sect, qu qingsheng and other elders all looked at chen fei with smiles on their faces. this was a formal meeting, considering that chen fei wasn¡¯t very familiar with many of the sect¡¯s elders. ¡°are there any positions within the sect that you¡¯re interested in?¡± qu qingsheng asked with a smile. with chen fei¡¯s breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm, he had naturally moved beyond the position of a true disciple and could now hold positions within the sect. it was a kind of promotion in status and a sign of respect from the sect. otherwise, remaining in the disciple¡¯s position would have been somewhat inappropriate. taking up a position within the sect would also create a deeper connection between chen fei and the primordial sword sect. the sect would provide resources each month to meet some basic cultivation needs, similar to what true disciples received. this was aimed at helping to save time and make progress in cultivation. ¡°i will follow the arrangement,¡± chen fei replied with a respectful gesture. before coming, feng xiupu had already informed him about some matters, including the option of taking up positions within the sect. most of these positions were relatively low in authority, as the positions with real power were already held by other elders. chen fei had no intention of seeking these positions. he wasn¡¯t fond of managing such matters and would rather spend more time on cultivation to elevate his own realm. in this world, ultimately, strength was what mattered. if your strength was sufficient, many things you didn¡¯t desire would automatically come to you. ¡°very well!¡± qu qingsheng nodded and offered some words of encouragement. then, he took out a box from his sleeve and handed it to chen fei. chen fei¡¯s expression brightened. finally, it was time for the gift-giving, a customary practice when a cultivator breaks through to the aperture tempering realm. breaking through to the aperture tempering realm and reaching a lifespan of two hundred years is undoubtedly a cause for celebration. according to the traditions of the primordial sword sect, everyone would offer a gift to chen fei as a gesture of congratulations. when it comes to aperture tempering realm cultivators, it¡¯s only natural that the gifts would differ from what is given to visceral tempering realm cultivators. in this case, the gifts consisted entirely of spiritual materials. these spiritual materials could assist a newly born aperture tempering realm cultivator in swiftly solidifying their realm and advancing their cultivation by a bit. in the hall, there were more than twenty people, all the aperture tempering realm cultivators of the primordial sword sect, except for the elders who were in seclusion. each of them approached chen fei, exchanged a few words, and then handed over their gifts. after about an hour, chen fei left the hall with a smile on his face. anyone in his shoes would have the same expression, considering the wealth he had just received. the sect had arranged a new courtyard for him, not far from feng xiupu¡¯s, making it convenient for chen fei to find him if needed. now, inside a secret chamber in his courtyard, chen fei opened each box and examined the specific spiritual materials. the majority were spiritual herbs that, when consumed directly, could enhance a aperture tempering realm cultivator¡¯s cultivation. however, nobody did this because spiritual herbs were not easy to come by. to maximize their value, they needed to be refined into pills. apart from the herbs, there were also some precious metals and stones. evidently, they knew that chen fei didn¡¯t have a spiritual sword yet, so these metals and stones could serve as auxiliary materials to help his semi-spiritual weapon undergo a successful transformation. chen fei¡¯s face lit up with a smile as he categorized the herbs. he then stored them in his spatial grid, leaving only the metals and stones on the ground. he planned to personally refine the spiritual herbs to maximize their value. if he converted all these herbs into pills and consumed them, chen fei could at least open a second aperture. however, he couldn¡¯t rush this process because he hadn¡¯t learned any new alchemical techniques yet. chen fei raised his right hand, and the qianyuan sword, which had been sheathed, automatically unsheathed itself and floated in front of him. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy vibrated as he followed the principles of the sword essence technique, guiding the metals and stones on the ground to make contact with the qianyuan sword and resonate with it. the qianyuan sword emitted a faint sword light, and tiny, invisible energy threads floated from the metals and stones on the ground, gradually entering the qianyuan sword. ¡°ka-ka-ka!¡± the qianyuan sword emitted a subtle twisting sound, and at the same time, the spiritual materials began to shrink slightly, with some powder falling to the ground. the main body of the qianyuan sword was already formed. to transform it into a spiritual sword, it needed to absorb spiritual energy from other spiritual materials to enhance both its quality and spirituality. this was a relatively lengthy process. chen fei had to reach the pinnacle of the sword essence technique and possess the gold sky stone to have confidence that he could upgrade the qianyuan sword to the level of a spiritual weapon within a year. for other newly promoted aperture tempering realm cultivators in the sect, even if they had sufficient materials, if their mastery of the sword essence technique was lacking, this process could take much longer. another factor was their core soul energy, as it needed to sustain the process for an extended period. according to the primordial sword sect¡¯s records, for most people, it took more than three years to transform a semi-spiritual weapon into a spiritual weapon, and this was already considered a very fast pace. for example, chen fei¡¯s master, feng xiupu, had taken more than four years to complete the final upgrade of his green ridge sword. however, it was worth it. with the green ridge sword, feng xiupu had a significant boost in combat power, which was crucial when his apertures were damaged, causing his cultivation to drop to the visceral tempering realm. moreover, thanks to the nurturing of the green ridge sword¡¯s spirituality, his apertures had not withered even after such a long period of injury, preserving the possibility of recovery. in the evening, a disciple steward brought a bottle of spiritual pills and a piece of elemental stone. this was the monthly resource allocation that the sect provided to aperture tempering realm cultivators. the pills were called spirit snow pills and were made from spiritual herbs. they were particularly beneficial for aperture tempering realm cultivators, especially those in the early stages of this realm. according to feng xiupu, if one could continuously consume spirit snow pills, it would noticeably shorten the time needed to open up apertures. however, these pills were not cheap, as any pill made from spiritual materials tended to be expensive. the elemental stone chen fei held in his hand was a low-grade elemental stone, which could only purchase one spirit snow pill. elemental stones could also be used for direct cultivation, although their effects were slightly inferior to pills. however, elemental stones had multiple uses beyond cultivation and were quite versatile among cultivators above the visceral tempering realm. in terms of value, one of these stones was worth thirty thousand taels of silver. however, it was often challenging to exchange thirty thousand taels of silver for an elemental stone, as it was a significant premium. the specific premium depended on the market conditions at the time. sometimes, you might need forty thousand taels of silver to get one elemental stone, while on other occasions, you could directly exchange it for around thirty-one thousand taels. elemental stones could only be used by cultivators who could manipulate elemental energy, but that didn¡¯t mean silver had no value to these cultivators. in this world, regular people still made up the majority, and money held significant importance. cultivators weren¡¯t ascetics living in seclusion but coexisted with regular people. the primordial sword sect¡¯s monthly provision of a spirit snow pill and an elemental stone was worth sixty thousand taels in total. chen fei used to earn a little over thirty thousand taels a month from alchemy. due to the changes in his cultivation, if he didn¡¯t seek further improvement and just took it easy, he would earn even more than before. this was the tremendous transformation that came with a change in cultivation realm. chen fei didn¡¯t immediately consume the spirit snow pill. instead, he held the elemental stone and went to his secret chamber to try using it for cultivation to see how it felt. as soon as he sat down and closed his eyes, chen fei suddenly noticed that there were new reminders flashing on his panel. the frequency was extremely rapid, similar to when he was reminded to pay one or two taels of silver to simplify the extreme mountain breathing technique. ¡°elemental stone found.. would you like to store it?¡± Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Comprehension chapter 259: comprehension translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei looked at the reminders on the panel, his thoughts surging. if the panel could store elemental stones, it meant that elemental stones could be used to simplify cultivation techniques. for a long time, the panel had only stored silver taels, ignoring everything else. but today, because of the elemental stone, the panel showed this change. chen fei sat still, not immediately agreeing with the panel¡¯s reminder. although he was curious about whether using elemental stones would lead to any other changes in simplification, he was more concerned about whether the panel would stop collecting silver taels in the future. silver taels could buy many things, but some items were not easy to obtain with silver taels unless there was a significant markup. using elemental stones, on the other hand, didn¡¯t involve markups, and many things could be traded. so, it was clear that it would be much simpler for chen fei to make money than to earn elemental stones. of course, the main issue was that chen fei didn¡¯t know where to acquire elemental stones, while he had some ways to earn silver taels. after some contemplation, chen fei decided to ignore this prompt. he would only consider storing elemental stones when he found a stable way to earn them. otherwise, if the panel changed, and he could only use elemental stones for simplification, chen fei would have to exchange his hard-earned money for elemental stones at a premium, which would be a significant loss. currently, he already felt that he had too little money; he couldn¡¯t make things even more challenging for himself, making his money even less sufficient. chen fei disregarded the panel and started cultivating, absorbing the core soul energy from the elemental stone. in just a moment, chen fei felt the benefits of the elemental stone. compared to the painstaking process of absorbing the surrounding core soul energy through his apertures, the core soul energy in the elemental stone was much richer and easier to absorb. it didn¡¯t even require much mental effort to extract the core soul energy from the stone. an hour later, as the elemental stone in his palm shattered into powder, chen fei opened his eyes with a sense of satisfaction. the cultivation from one elemental stone was equivalent to two days of his usual practice, and it was effortless. ¡°if i had enough elemental stones¡­¡± chen fei took a deep breath, but he dared not dwell on this thought for too long; it was too exciting. he took out the spirit snow pill given by the sect, opened his mouth, and swallowed it. the potent medicinal power exploded inside him. chen fei channeled his energy to envelop it and continued to cultivate the zhongyuan sword. half an hour later, chen fei opened his eyes, feeling a bit light-headed. there was a noticeable improvement in his cultivation, giving him a slight sense of disorientation. this spirit snow pill had a more pronounced effect than the elemental stone, and, crucially, refining elemental stones consumed some core soul energy, while refining spirit snow pills nourished his core soul energy. it was no wonder that others used elemental stones to buy elixirs. comparatively, taking elixirs had a better cost-effectiveness. after a month¡¯s worth of resource consumption, chen fei saved four to five days of cultivation time, which was a significant improvement. unfortunately, there were only so many resources each month, and if he wanted more, he would ultimately have to rely on himself. the sect could only provide limited assistance in the end. the next morning, chi defeng arrived in chen fei¡¯s courtyard. chen fei had notified him. chi defeng seemed slightly awkward. although he had been through a lot with chen fei and had come all the way from pingyin county to immortal cloud city, when he heard yesterday that chen fei had become a cultivator at the aperture tempering realm, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of distance creeping in. chen fei¡¯s feelings toward chi defeng had nothing to do with his true intentions but were more a result of the profound impression left by longstanding aperture tempering realm cultivators in his mind. it all felt distant and surreal. chen fei becoming an aperture tempering realm cultivator was, of course, a joyous occasion for chi defeng, but the restraint he felt couldn¡¯t be removed in the short term. ¡°i called you here today because there¡¯s something quite important 1 want to discuss with you,¡± chen fei said with a smile after the two of them had chatted for a while, sitting at the stone table. ¡°is it about alchemy in the future?¡± chi def eng asked in a hushed voice. chen fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. he hadn¡¯t even mentioned it yet, but chi defeng had already guessed what he was going to say. however, it seemed quite normal since chi defeng had dealt with a multitude of characters in the hidden market of pingyin county. chi defeng¡¯s greatest strengths were his keen sense of observation and his ability to read people¡¯s intentions. their strongest bond now was the previous sale of elixirs, so that was the only logical topic of discussion. ¡°in the short term, the quantity of elixirs i produce will remain the same as before, but over time, the production will gradually decrease,¡± chen fei said, seeing that chi defeng had already guessed and decided to be straightforward about it. the elixirs for body tempering realm cultivators were quite profitable, and chen fei still needed them unless he found a faster way to earn money. however, he couldn¡¯t keep producing these elixirs indefinitely. if he continued selling the elixirs meant for aperture tempering realm cultivators, there would be no need for chi defeng¡¯s services. furthermore, selling those elixirs to chi defeng put him in danger, even with the reputation of the alchemist alliance. the value was too significant. ¡°i understand,¡± chi defeng said with a slight smile on his face as if he had already considered this matter on his own. chide feng noticed chen fei¡¯s surprise and smiled, saying, ¡°even if you hadn¡¯t brought it up today, i knew this was coming sooner or later. besides, the share you¡¯ve given me has already earned me alot. if i earn even more, 1¡¯11 start worrying about my own safety.¡± seeing chi defeng¡¯s apparent understanding, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly. he had been worried that chi defeng might not accept this change, but it seemed he had underestimated him. chi defeng¡¯s current wealth, with his bone tempering realm cultivation, was already enough to last a lifetime and more. chen fei becoming an aperture tempering realm cultivator was now chi defeng¡¯s major pillar of support. chi defeng¡¯s current wealth was something very few people would dare to covet. however, if chi defeng continued to accumulate wealth and his assets continued to grow, things might change. now that chen fei had achieved the aperture tempering realm, he had become a strong support for chi defeng. chi defeng¡¯s wealth was not something many people would dare to meddle with. however, if chi defeng continued to amass more wealth and his assets continued to grow, it might become a different story. after discussing the medicinal herbs needed for tomorrow, chi defeng left the primordial sword sect. chen fei stood in the courtyard, looking at the rising sun, a smile appearing on his face. everything was going well, but he needed this good fortune to continue. therefore, his cultivation couldn¡¯t stop. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared in the courtyard, reappearing in front of the transmission hall. the attending disciples greeted chen fei and by now, his status and position were vastly different from before. a moment later, the hall master of the transmission hall, zhou cunshan, appeared. he exchanged a few words with chen fei and then led him to the place of martial arts inheritance. they passed through a long tunnel and entered a huge cave. chen fei saw those stone tablets standing there once again. ¡°now that you¡¯ve just entered the aperture tempering realm, your main focus should still be on the zhongyuan sword. absorb core soul energy with the zhongyuan sword, and the results will be much better than with the soaring heaven technique,¡± zhou cunshan reminded chen fei. cultivation of martial arts had a clear hierarchy, and without the primordial sword canon to serve as a mediator, prioritizing one over the other was essential. chen fei had broken through to the aperture tempering realm with the zhongyuan sword as his main technique, so his body had already adapted to some of the principles of the zhongyuan sword. therefore, absorbing core soul energy using it would undoubtedly be much more comfortable. ¡°thank you, elder zhou, for the reminder!¡± chen fei expressed his gratitude with a bow. stepping up to the stone tablet of the soaring heaven technique, chen fei glanced at zhou cunshan, who nodded in approval. chen fei then placed his hand on the stone tablet. the stone tablet quivered slightly, and the intricacies of the martial art began to flow into chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. comparing this experience to the initial inheritance, back then, chen fei had been a passive recipient with his mind often blank. but now, as he received the inheritance once again, he could clearly grasp his own state, calmly observing the knowledge swirling in his sea of consciousness. in fact, chen fei even had the leisure to start directly reading and comprehending, simultaneously accepting the inheritance and beginning to understand the techniques. the transmission of the martial art took less than half an hour to complete, and chen fei opened his eyes, removing his hand from the stone tablet. he looked at the panel, which now indicated that the soaring heaven technique¡¯s recording was complete. standing in place, chen fei recollected the key points of the soaring heaven technique. his core soul energy within his body began to circulate. in the next moment, chen fei¡¯s figure disappeared from where he stood in the cave and reappeared at the other end of the cave. in mid-air, several chen fei¡¯s afterimages were left behind, and it took a few breaths before these images gradually dissipated. zhou cunshan watched in astonishment as chen fei effortlessly demonstrated the soaring heaven technique. this meant that chen fei had already comprehended the method of operating the martial art during the inheritance process. to achieve this, a strong mental capacity and insight were essential. however, zhou cunshan considered that in just over a year, chen fei had gone from the body tempering realm to the aperture tempering realm. without such insight and mental power, it would have been impossible. a smile crept onto chen fei¡¯s face, whether it was because of breaking through to the aperture tempering realm or the energy he had absorbed in the remote village, he wasn¡¯t sure. chen fei felt that his insight had indeed improved significantly. in the past, he had to rely on the panel to quickly improve his proficiency in martial arts. however, today, when he first encountered the soaring heaven technique, chen fei was able to quickly grasp the basics on his own. however, the initial stage of martial art practice was undoubtedly the easiest. what came next depended on the strength of his insight. in the eyes of others, chen fei¡¯s insight was undoubtedly remarkable. initially, it took him only a few months to master the body tempering phase of the zhongyuan sword. this level of insight set him apart from all the other disciples within the sect. chen fei looked at the other stone tablets, where several sets of martial arts were being transmitted. he did not request these martial arts at the moment, as he believed in the principle of ¡°less is more.¡± he decided to first raise his proficiency in the soaring heaven technique and the zhongyuan sword. afterward, he would plan how to piece together the primordial sword canon. ten days later, in the courtyard where chen fei resided, his figure flickered as he moved around the various corners of the yard. after a while, the images disappeared, and chen fei was already seated on a stone chair, sipping tea from the table in front of him. chen fei¡¯s insight had indeed improved. in these ten days, his progress in the soaring heaven technique was remarkably fast, nearly matching that of the zhongyuan sword. however, as he progressed, his cultivation speed began to gradually decrease, while the zhongyuan sword continued to advance rapidly due to the influence of the panel. this was the typical situation for most martial practitioners. progress slowed down as they advanced further, and it was only abnormal if they didn¡¯t encounter such bottlenecks. chen fei could have followed the conventional path and continued to practice diligently. however, with the panel at his disposal, why should he conform to the same limitations as others, where it became more challenging to cultivate as one progressed further? so, it¡¯s still about simplification!¡± chen fei raised his head slightly. both paths required effort and dedication, so he would naturally choose the more efficient one. however, his current financial situation left him feeling a bit shy.. Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Overlord chapter 260: overlord translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°methods to make money quickly?¡± in the courtyard of feng xiupu, when feng xiupu heard chen fei¡¯s question, he couldn¡¯t help but pause for a moment. then, he smiled and said, ¡°have you used up all the elemental stones and spirit snow pills issued by the sect every month?¡± ¡°well, on the first day 1 received them, 1 used them all,¡± chen fei nodded. indeed, elemental stones and spirit snow pills were very effective. each of them could save chen fei more than two days of time. if he could use them continuously, it would significantly shorten the time it took for chen fei to open up his acupoints. but obviously, this wasn¡¯t realistic. each of these items was priced at a basic rate of thirty thousand taels of silver, and two of them added up to sixty thousand taels. the sect was already quite generous in providing sixty thousand taels of resources every month, in chen fei¡¯s opinion. to ask for more, even if the sect wanted to give, it probably couldn¡¯t afford it. making money was difficult. even for a prestigious sect like the primordial sword sect, making money might be easier than for ordinary people, but their expenses were much higher. ¡°in my younger years, 1 also thought about whether there was a way to quickly obtain these things,¡± feng xiupu said, reminiscing about the past. after all, anyone who discovered a faster shortcut would naturally consider taking it, and very few would intentionally choose a more difficult path. ¡°did master find a way?¡± chen fei asked with concern. ¡°no. all the methods to make money quickly have been occupied by various sects. although we are in the aperture tempering realm, compared to the sect¡¯s power, we are still too weak. unless our cultivation reaches a higher level,¡± feng xiupu shook his head. where there were benefits, there were always those who sought to exploit them. although cultivators in the aperture tempering realm would eat any visceral tempering realm cultivators alive, this was also true for the sects. ¡°combined aperture tempering realm?¡± chen fei thought of the dragon-elephant true immortal he had met in the past, whose body never decayed and who possessed tremendous strength. such a powerful individual could easily represent a sect or even be stronger. ¡°combined aperture tempering realm?¡± feng xiupu hesitated for a moment, then turned to chen fei and said, ¡°combined aperture tempering realm is not just about having a higher level of cultivation. do you know why the sects around immortal cloud city all regard the immortal cloud sword sect as the leader?¡± ¡°why? because of the combined aperture tempering realm?¡± chen fei¡¯s posture straightened slightly. since they had just happened to touch on this topic, chen fei¡¯s curiosity had been piqued. when he was in the body tempering realm, chen fei had naturally thought about this question, but he hadn¡¯t asked because it was meaningless. a mere body tempering realm warrior couldn¡¯t change anything. but now, chen fei had broken through to the aperture tempering realm, and his strength had significantly increased. he had the qualifications to care about these matters. in the sect¡¯s main hall that day, when he looked around, all he saw were aperture tempering realm cultivators, but most of them were in the early, middle, or late stages. due to the limitations of the sect¡¯s cultivation techniques, there were no cultivators at the peak of the aperture tempering realm, let alone those in the combined aperture tempering realm. the elders who had closed themselves off were the same. ¡°yes, because of the combined aperture tempering realm!¡± feng xiupu picked up the tea on the table and looked into the distance, his expression inexplicable. ¡°how many visceral tempering realm warriors are there now, and how many can pose a threat to you?¡± ¡°unless there¡¯s no way out, otherwise, no matter how many there are, they won¡¯t pose a threat!¡± chen fei pondered for a moment and replied in a deep voice. many ants could kill an elephant, but the key was to leave the aperture tempering realm cultivators with no way out. otherwise, in terms of mobility, aperture tempering realm warriors dominated over visceral tempering realm warriors. if there were fewer visceral tempering realm warriors, the aperture tempering realm warriors could sweep them directly. if there were many, say dozens, a bit of guerrilla warfare could still defeat them. you could leave when you wanted to, stay when you wanted to; that was why aperture tempering realm warriors could overlook those in the body tempering realm. ¡°combined aperture tempering realm experts view the aperture tempering realm the way we view the visceral tempering realm,¡± feng xiupu sighed and shook his head. he continued, ¡°unless you can use formations to trap combined aperture tempering realm experts, it¡¯s challenging for the number of aperture tempering realm cultivators to pose a threat to them.¡± ¡°and the immortal cloud sword sect has combined aperture tempering realm experts, two of them.¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. the immortal cloud sword sect had two combined aperture tempering realm experts? do other sects have combined aperture tempering realm experts?¡± chen fei asked. ¡°we didn¡¯t know in the past, but they don¡¯t have any now. combined aperture tempering realm cultivators live for three hundred years, and if they find life-extending spiritual herbs, they can live even longer.¡± feng xiupu finished his tea and placed the cup on the table. ¡°one combined aperture tempering realm expert alone can sweep us, and there are many combined aperture tempering realm cultivators in the immortal cloud sword sect, not only among their disciples but also among the guest disciples who bring their own skills.¡± chen fei frowned. in terms of top combat power, the immortal cloud sword sect far surpassed the rest, and the combined aperture tempering realm directly intimidated all directions. what¡¯s more, the immortal cloud sword sect had two of them. the continuity of their lineage was enviable. those wandering cultivators who joined the immortal cloud sword sect as guest disciples, all these factors combined made the position of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s dominance seem unshakable. binding all the sects around immortal cloud city together still wouldn¡¯t be enough to challenge the immortal cloud sword sect. besides, it was unlikely that all the sects could truly unite. knowing that opposing the immortal cloud sword sect was a dead end, why would other sects rush to their doom? unless the combined aperture tempering realm experts of the immortal cloud sword sect disappeared, the other sects might have the courage to make a stand together. without the suppression of the combined aperture tempering realm across realms, though there were often significant gaps even among combined aperture tempering realm cultivators, there would still be some hope, wouldn¡¯t there? ¡°don¡¯t think too much about it. today, we just happened to touch on these topics, and i¡¯ve told you more because you will know sooner or later,¡± feng xiupu looked at chen fei¡¯s somewhat solemn expression and chuckled softly. ¡°let¡¯s get back to the topic of making money.¡± seeing feng xiupu steer the conversation back to its original topic, chen fei let go of his thoughts about the combined aperture tempering realm. combined aperture tempering realm was still somewhat distant for him; he had just opened one acupoint. ¡°you can refine pills, even if it¡¯s just pills for the body tempering realm, the speed of making money isn¡¯t slow. if you refine pills at our cultivation level, the returns would be even more substantial. what you lack is a source of spiritual herbs,¡± feng xiupu said softly. feng xiupu knew about chen fei¡¯s alchemy skills; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have received rewards like the origin awakening pill from the alchemist alliance. ¡°master, you¡¯re perceptive,¡± chen fei directly praised. feng xiupu couldn¡¯t help but smile and continued, ¡°our sect has a source of spiritual herbs, but it¡¯s not abundant. senior brother xu can only refine enough for himself alone, so it¡¯s impossible for him to share with you. if you want spiritual herbs, the alchemist alliance might be a way.¡± ¡°the alchemist alliance?¡± chen fei was slightly taken aback. ¡°1 know the alchemist alliance has spiritual herbs, but my contribution points are insufficient, making it difficult to exchange regularly.¡± ¡°now, with your status as an aperture tempering realm cultivator, going to the alchemist alliance again might bring some changes,¡± feng xiupu said with a light smile. ¡°besides alchemy, there¡¯s another path, but it will be more challenging. still, it¡¯s worth trying.¡± ¡°what path is that?¡± ¡°our sect¡¯s soul-locking tower. if you stay there for a month, the sect will compensate you with two elemental stones.¡± feng xiupu¡¯s expression became somewhat peculiar when he mentioned the soul-locking tower. ¡°what¡¯s special about it?¡± chen fei noticed feng xiupu¡¯s change in expression and asked curiously. ¡°soul-locking tower god! the soul-locking tower was a treasure of our sect¡¯s ancestors. a small portion of our sect¡¯s elemental stones is used to maintain the soul-locking tower.¡± when mentioning that ancestor, feng xiupu¡¯s expression was full of reverence. ¡°but staying there is not comfortable. few are willing to go. you can try it once. after all, the soul-locking tower is incredibly powerful, and it¡¯s worth seeing.¡± chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. this soul-locking tower had the potential to be an important weapon within the sect; otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be maintained so carefully. however, two elemental stones for a month was certainly not a small amount, considering their value of sixty thousand taels each. but the soul-locking tower god in the tower would likely directly affect chen fei¡¯s daily cultivation, making it somewhat not worth it. after chatting with feng xiupu for a while, chen fei took his leave. instead of returning to his own courtyard, chen fei headed straight for immortal cloud city. he could check out the soul-locking tower anytime, but now he was more concerned about whether the alchemist alliance could offer him some assistance. in less than a quarter of an hour, chen fei had arrived in immortal cloud city. the city was still bustling as ever, and it seemed that there were even more people in immortal cloud city than before, as chen fei hadn¡¯t visited for some time. he briefly met with chi defeng and then went directly to the residence of the alchemist alliance. as soon as he entered, chen fei encountered qin jinglan. qin jinglan also spotted chen fei and couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. then, a brilliant smile spread across her face. it had been a long time since she had last seen chen fei. seeing chen fei again, qin jinglan¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but beat faster, and she felt a certain admiration for him. however, relative to the past, qin jinglan now understood that this man would never belong to her. nevertheless, she couldn¡¯t stop her lingering affection for chen fei. perhaps it was stubbornness, or maybe a trace of unwillingness. ¡°young master, how can 1 assist you today?¡± qin jinglan approached and inclined her head slightly. ¡°is there a difference for an aperture tempering realm cultivator in the alliance?¡± chen fei had a slight smile on his face. hearing chen fei¡¯s question, qin jinglan couldn¡¯t help but be astonished. then, she looked at chen fei incredulously. just now, because she had suddenly seen chen fei, she hadn¡¯t paid much attention. but now, she realized that chen fei was emitting a unique aura¡ªa distinct resonance of power and cultivation. this aura was exclusive to aperture tempering realm cultivators. in the alliance, there were occasional appearances of aperture tempering realm experts, although they were rare. however, after staying here for a long time, qin jinglan had seen many of them. qin jinglan raised her head to look at chen fei, her eyes shining with the unique aura. back when the news spread throughout immortal cloud city that chen fei had defeated the second-in-line true transmission disciple of immortal cloud sword sect, some had predicted that chen fei would achieve the aperture tempering realm within a few years. and now, in less than a year, chen fei had reached this coveted realm that countless martial artists dreamed of. ¡°young master, please follow me. aperture tempering realm alchemists can indeed take on some different tasks within the alliance,¡± qin jinglan said with a smile. qin jinglan¡¯s face was full of smiles. she was genuinely happy for chen fei and felt even more that her admiration for him was well-placed. when chen fei first came to be evaluated as a ninth tier alchemist, qin jinglan had noticed his exceptional qualities.. if she had been a bit bolder at that time, could she have stayed by chen fei¡¯s side forever? Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Closed Loop chapter 261: closed loop translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation qin jinglan¡¯s face blushed slightly as she led chen fei to the counter, where she replaced his waist badge. still a tier seven alchemist, there was no sign of an upgrade, but the style of the waist badge had changed slightly. even within the alchemist alliance, the identity of those in the aperture tempering realm was somewhat different. ¡°young master, now you can take on these refining tasks. however, these tasks have very strict requirements. each furnace has a requirement for the number of pills produced, and if it falls short, the contribution value reward is halved, and you will be prohibited from taking the same task for a year.¡± qin jinglan unfolded a list of tasks for chen fei and pointed to several special ones. chen fei glanced at them and found that they were all tasks involving refining pills with spirit herbs. the tasks detailed the required number of pills produced in each furnace and the quality of the pills. each task offered a substantial contribution value, as an example, for the spirit snow pill that chen fei was most familiar with, if he refined a furnace that met the requirements, he would receive a reward of three thousand contribution points. the contribution points of the alchemist alliance were quite useful and could be exchanged for a variety of items within the alliance, including spirit herbs and pills. there was even the thousand thread technique that chen fei had been eyeing for a long time. the thousand thread technique had a total of nine layers, and the further you went, the more exorbitant the price for exchange. without years of accumulation, it was difficult to exchange for the advanced levels of this technique. ¡°the spirit snow pill requires three pills per furnace. so, if an alchemist is skilled, how many pills can they produce at most?¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes lit up as he looked at qin jinglan. qin jinglan was momentarily taken aback by the question; she hadn¡¯t really looked into this because alchemists of that level were not something she could usually come into contact with. ¡°well, young sir, some talented alchemists can sometimes produce four spirit snow pills in one furnace,¡± said a woman inside the counter in a soft voice. from the moment chen fei appeared here to the moment he exchanged for the alchemist waist badge representing the aperture tempering realm, the gazes of the several stewards inside the counter had become somewhat heated, and they didn¡¯t conceal it at all. ¡°four!¡± a smile involuntarily appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. according to the task, after the pills were refined, as long as he turned in the required quantity, the extra pills could be taken by the alchemist, serving as an incentive. after all, refining three pills per furnace was already quite demanding, and if an alchemist was in good form and produced an extra one, it meant the quality of the other three pills was top-notch. for the alliance, there was no loss at all, but rather a gain. as for the alchemist, dedicating themselves to refining pills, if their technique was truly excellent, they had a chance to obtain an extra pill after receiving contribution points. this was a win-win situation, making both parties willing to cooperate. others could produce four spirit snow pills in one furnace, but what about chen fei? if it weren¡¯t for the circumstances, chen fei might have burst into laughter. when it came to alchemical skills, as long as you had the recipe, wasn¡¯t it all about practice! for others, producing four spirit snow pills in one furnace was extremely difficult, carrying an element of ¡°easier said than done.¡± after all, refining pills with spirit herbs was much more challenging compared to regular ingredients. the spiritual conflicts within could leave a bunch of alchemists unconscious. only aperture tempering realm warriors, whose core soul energy had undergone a transformation, could handle this spiritual collision. alternatively, one could elevate the thousand thread technique of the alliance to a very high level to have a slight chance. however, it required a substantial number of contribution points to exchange for the thousand thread technique, something that most alchemists couldn¡¯t accumulate. ¡°young master, you should still be cautious when taking on these tasks,¡± qin jinglan reminded in a low voice. although chen fei was in the aperture tempering realm, as a tier seven alchemist, he had only reached the minimum threshold for accepting these tasks. to take on these tasks, one should ideally be at least a sixth-grade alchemist. qin jinglan had absolute confidence in chen fei¡¯s talent, and with some time to practice, she was certain he could elevate his alchemy skills. however, accepting these tasks now would be somewhat risky. even if chen fei had studied these recipes in the past, his success rate would likely be low due to his cultivation level at the time. ¡°thank you for the reminder,¡± chen fei said with a slight smile. it was clear that he couldn¡¯t accept these tasks at the moment. he hadn¡¯t even seen the recipe for the spirit snow pill. but this was only temporary. chen fei was eager to improve his proficiency with alchemical recipes. fifteen minutes later, chen fei left the alchemist alliance, handed over the waist badge to chi defeng, and specifically instructed him to start collecting the ingredients for the flying ascent pill. then, chen fei returned to the primordial sword sect. upon returning to the sect, chen fei went straight to the sutra library. every disciple he encountered along the way paid their respects to him, showing their admiration. chen fei nodded in response to each one. ¡°the recipe for the spirit snow pill? we have it. please follow me, master chen,¡± a disciple of the sutra library said in a low voice. the title ¡°master¡± was a mark of respect for chen fei because he currently held a minor position within the sect, that of the master of wind hall. however, the wind hall no longer held any real power. during the heyday of the primordial sword sect, it might have played an important role, but now it was just a memory. after a short while, chen fei transcribed the recipe for the spirit snow pill and left the sutra library. when chen fei advanced to the aperture tempering realm, the sect had given him a lump sum of contribution points to use when he wanted to exchange for martial techniques. therefore, exchanging for the recipe posed no financial pressure for him. back in the courtyard, chen fei carefully studied the recipe for the spirit snow pill. compared to pills for refining the body, like the flying ascent pill, the recipe for the spirit snow pill was undoubtedly much more complex. even with chen fei¡¯s current alchemical skills, he couldn¡¯t grasp it immediately upon seeing it. he would need to personally attempt the refinement several times to get a feel for it. however, spirit herbs were expensive, and attempting refinement meant a risk of failure, which would result in the destruction of the herbs. this was a financial burden, especially for independent cultivators. among rogue cultivators, it was rare to come across top-notch alchemists because the conditions did not allow for it. ¡°[alchemy technique: spirit snow pill (not proficient)]¡± ¡°discover the alchemy technique, spend 100,000 silver taels to simplify the spirit snow pill?¡± the 100,000 silver taels for simplification were much more affordable compared to martial techniques. however, chen fei¡¯s current funds, both in his pocket and on the panel, didn¡¯t add up to 100,000 taels. he had only recently returned, and while he had been refining pills consistently, he had accumulated just over 20,000 taels. with the leftover amount from before, he still had a significant shortfall. considering his current alchemy speed, it would probably take him about two months to accumulate the required 100,000 taels. simplifying one alchemical recipe meant chen fei would have to wait another two months. on top of that, he hadn¡¯t simplified the soaring heaven technique, and he hadn¡¯t even started organizing the dragon suppressing elephant scraps. he had a pile of martial techniques waiting to be refined, so it was understandable that chen fei was feeling impatient. ¡°1 can¡¯t wait that long. 1¡¯11 sell some less important spirit herbs for cash.¡± chen fei didn¡¯t hesitate. he thought about the gifts he had received recently, and with a flick of his hand, several spirit herbs appeared in his hand. initially, he had planned to use these herbs to refine pills for personal consumption. but now, he had a better option, and there was no need to stick to his previous decision. an hour later, chen fei returned to the courtyard with over 100,000 taels of silver on his panel and a large bag of herbs in hand. ¡°simplifying the spirit snow pill¡­ simplification successful¡­ spirit snow pill ¡ª> flying ascent pill!¡± the simplification went as expected, and the flying ascent pill appeared like nested dolls. chen fei had predicted this outcome, which was why he had instructed chi defeng to start collecting the ingredients for the flying ascent pill. although it required longer-aged herbs that were somewhat challenging to obtain due to control by other sects¡¯ medicinal shops, chen fei was willing to pay a premium for them now. he didn¡¯t before because the cost-benefit didn¡¯t make sense. his focus was on increasing his proficiency with the spirit snow pill. however, relying solely on chi defeng¡¯s purchases wasn¡¯t enough. chen fei decided to use his own contribution points to exchange for the required materials from the treasure depository. compared to spirit herbs, aged medicinal materials were significantly cheaper, but they still required contribution points. gaining contribution points within the sect wasn¡¯t easy, and chen fei had never thought of using them to exchange for materials before refining and selling pills because it wouldn¡¯t yield much profit and would consume a lot of time and effort. now, chen fei was passionately refining pills, diligently managing the fire and the furnace. once he reached a perfect level of proficiency with the spirit snow pill, he could start taking tasks from the alchemist alliance. a perfect-level spirit snow pill had a chance to produce four pills in one furnace, although it wasn¡¯t entirely stable. however, it was much better than most sixth-grade alchemists. with this, chen fei could earn 3,000 contribution points for each furnace and occasionally get an extra spirit snow pill. the contribution points from the alliance could be used to exchange for the materials needed for the flying ascent pill, creating a closed loop. twenty days passed in the blink of an eye, and chen fei had reached a mastery level of proficiency with the spirit snow pill. half of the contribution points that the sect had given him had already been spent. chi defeng¡¯s collection of medicinal materials went smoothly because they were purchased at a substantial premium. the medicinal shops were willing to supply a portion of the materials each day at this price. however, the profit margin for selling pills made from these expensive materials was thin compared to the flying ascent pill. but chen fei didn¡¯t mind; this investment was insignificant to him. in those twenty days, in addition to significant progress with the spirit snow pill, chen fei also improved his proficiency with the zhongyuan sword, though he was still some distance away from mastering it. the qianyuan sword was still absorbing spirit materials and required more time to become a spiritual weapon. the soaring heaven technique was progressing slowly since it hadn¡¯t been simplified yet, and in recent days, its progress had stabilized at a certain rate. at this rate, it would take more than a decade to master the technique fully. furthermore, it was crucial that his future comprehension speed didn¡¯t slow down; otherwise, the time required would continue to lengthen. it was even possible to get stuck at a certain point, unable to progress further. this was a common scenario for the majority of martial artists. not every martial technique could be mastered to the highest level. getting stuck was perfectly normal. three months later, the zhongyuan sword reached mastery level, and the spirit snow pill finally achieved perfect proficiency.. Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Tier 6 Pill Alchemist chapter 262: tier 6 pill alchemist translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation primordial sword sect stood atop a mountain peak, with chen fei holding the qianyuan sword, its tip buried in the soil. in the next moment, the zhongyuan force field descended, black energy layers stacking up, enveloping an area of several dozen meters in all directions. ¡°swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡­¡± sword beads flickered within the formation, crisscrossing at lightning speed. upon close examination, one would notice that the number of sword beads within the formation had increased from the original ten to twenty. moreover, whether it was speed or strength, the sword beads were much stronger than before. this was the most visible change that occurred when mastering the zhongyuan sword technique. in addition to the significant increase in combat power, chen fei¡¯s daily absorption of vital energy had also seen a slight increase. for a practitioner at the aperture tempering realm, opening apertures and filling them with vital energy, as well as the level of comprehension of the martial technique, were crucial. a complete and advanced martial technique was definitely superior in terms of cultivation speed compared to beginner-level ones. therefore, for martial practitioners, resources were important, as was the level of comprehension of their martial techniques. it was like walking with two legs; lacking either one would make the journey much more difficult. chen fei gazed at the whizzing sword beads within the formation, and his spiritual power in his sea of consciousness gradually boiled. with the thousand origin heart locking technique in operation, the sword beads within the formation began to transform into sword threads. refining swords into threads, the twenty sword beads transformed into sword threads, completely shrouding the formation. a faint light shone in chen fei¡¯s eyes as he sensed the changes within the formation. after a moment, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. back on the road to qinhai city, if chen fei had possessed this level of strength, dai fangxuan from rain tower would have had no chance of breaking through the sword formation; he would have been worn down and defeated by the formation itself. after a while, the formation that had enveloped the front dissipated, and the surroundings returned to calm. chen fei stood in place, calculating the consumption of sword beads and sword threads, as well as the expenditure of vital energy within his body. with his current level of cultivation, he could maintain the sword beads for quite a long time during high-intensity saturation battles. however, when transforming the sword beads into sword threads, although his combat power increased significantly, the burden also became much heavier. the strain on his spiritual power was one aspect, and the slight shortage of vital energy was also becoming apparent. ¡°cultivation realm is the most fundamental thing,¡± chen fei looked ahead and thought to himself. having returned to the sect for so long, his first aperture had been half-filled with vital energy from the beginning, and now it was approaching completion. in about two more months or so, he would be able to finish the cultivation of his first aperture. at that time, he could begin preparing to open the second aperture, which would somewhat alleviate the situation of insufficient vital energy during high-intensity battles. the next morning, chen fei appeared at the residence of the alchemist alliance. after nearly four months of effort, he had finally upgraded the formula for the spirit snow pill to perfection. according to the initial plan, he was now ready to practice alchemy with it. over the past four months, chen fei had received one spirit snow pill from the sect each month, and each time, he had directly consumed it to increase his cultivation while nurturing his spiritual power. alchemy was a matter of perseverance. the sect provided twelve spirit snow pills in a year, and consuming all of them could save at least a little over a month of rigorous cultivation. if he combined the allocated elemental stones and refined them together with the pills, it would save nearly two months of time. saving two months in a year, over ten years, that was more than a year¡¯s worth of time saved. in terms of the lifespan of a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm, this kind of savings was significant. because in the end, you might find that you were just a little short of time. or during crucial moments, having that extra bit of cultivation could help you overcome certain challenges. chen fei had put in a lot of effort to upgrade the spirit snow pill formula to perfection to make this efficiency even higher. on the path of martial arts, every moment counted. ¡°young master, you¡¯re here!¡± qin jinglan saw chen fei and warmly greeted him. although it had been several months since chen fei¡¯s last visit, qin jinglan was genuinely delighted every time she saw him. ¡°i¡¯d like to take an alchemy task,¡± chen fei said to qin jinglan, his face showing a gentle smile. ¡°please follow me, young master!¡± qin jinglan made a slight bow to chen fei and led him to the counter. the women behind the counter also recognized chen fei. after all, seeing such a young cultivator in the aperture tempering realm who was also an alchemist was indeed a rare sight. ¡°young master, which task would you like to take?¡± qin jinglan spread out the task list in front of chen fei. chen fei carefully examined the list and quickly spotted the task for crafting spirit snow pills. ¡°how common are tasks like this one?¡± chen fei pointed to the spirit snow pill task and asked in a hushed tone. ¡°they are quite common, but not available every day. if a alchemist completes the task, it usually takes a few days before a new one is posted,¡± qin jinglan replied with a smile. chen fei nodded slightly, aligning with the information he had gathered. spirit snow pills were suitable for cultivators at the aperture tempering realm, especially effective for those in the early stages. after the mid-stage of this realm, the effectiveness of spirit snow pills diminished. in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm, there were typically more practitioners, as seen in the primordial sword sect and other sects. elders in the mid-stage and later stages of this realm were relatively rare. the primordial sword sect followed this pattern, as did other sects. in most cases, there were more cultivators in the mid and late stages of the aperture tempering realm, such as those in the immortal cloud sword sect. however, in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm, the number of practitioners was still the largest, both in the immortal cloud sword sect and in general. this was a rule in martial arts and, in fact, a common pattern in many aspects of life¡ªthings became more challenging as you progressed, and the number of individuals at higher levels decreased. ¡°i¡¯d like to take this task,¡± chen fei pointed to the spirit snow pill crafting task and said softly. ¡°alright, young master, please wait a moment,¡± qin jinglan said as she took note of chen fei¡¯s serious expression. four months ago, she had kindly advised him not to rush things. now, after four months had passed, although qin jinglan found it hard to imagine how much his alchemy skills could have improved in that time, it was clear that chen fei had come to the alliance today for this task. at this point, trying to dissuade him would be crossing boundaries. ¡°young master, this task is to craft five furnaces of spirit snow pills, with each furnace requiring three pills to be produced. once you successfully complete one furnace, you will receive the necessary spirit herbs for the next furnace, but they won¡¯t be provided all at once,¡± qin jinglan explained after setting up the task for chen fei. chen fei nodded, showing no objections. providing herbs for one furnace at a time was a precaution against alchemists with insufficient skills wasting the precious herbs. as long as you could successfully craft each furnace, you wouldn¡¯t run out of herbs. ¡°by the way, if 1 successfully craft the spirit snow pills, can i become a tier 6 alchemist?¡± chen fei suddenly asked. if it were possible to raise his alchemist rank, he would do so without hesitation. in any case, higher-ranked alchemists enjoyed better treatment. ¡°of course, you can,¡± qin jinglan nodded and said, ¡°in the tier 6 alchemist assessment, there are three types of elixirs to choose from, and the spirit snow pill is one of them. are you planning to take the tier 6 alchemist assessment, young master?¡± ¡°yes!¡± chen fei smiled and nodded. ¡°for the tier 6 alchemist assessment, you need to pay a fee of three thousand taels or one elemental stone. if you successfully craft one pill, you pass the assessment. if you produce multiple pills, the extras belong to you,¡± qin jinglan explained. ¡°very well!¡± chen fei took out an elemental stone from his pocket and placed it on the counter. ¡°young master, this way, please.¡± after completing the necessary procedures for chen fei, qin jinglan led the way, and the route they took to the alchemy room was different from the one chen fei had visited before. it was evident that at the level of crafting spirit snow pills, the alchemist alliance had raised its level of attention. after a short walk, the number of alchemists coming and going had significantly decreased. qin jinglan led chen fei to a specific alchemy chamber, from which a faint herbal fragrance wafted. chen fei took a slight breath. these fragrances belonged to spirit herbs and fully formed spirit snow pills. it was evident that many spirit snow pills had been produced here, as the fragrance persisted. chen fei waited at the entrance of the alchemy chamber for a moment, and then he saw two people approaching on the corridor. one of them appeared older but radiated vitality, with a ruddy complexion. with just one glance, chen fei could tell that this person had reached the aperture tempering realm. he was likely the alchemist who would assess chen fei¡¯s skills. the other person was a member of the alliance, holding several jade boxes, similar to qin jinglan. ¡°sorry, i kept you waiting,¡± chi guanqing, the older man, arrived in front of chen fei. he discreetly sized up chen fei and noticed that they shared the same aperture tempering realm. his face was filled with a friendly smile. no, please don¡¯t worry about it!¡± chen fei replied with a respectful gesture. the two exchanged a few more compliments and then entered the alchemy chamber together. chi guanqing gestured to one of the attendants, who handed several spirit herbs to chen fei. chen fei opened the jade boxes and examined the spirit herbs. finding no issues, he nodded slightly to chi guanqing and approached the alchemy furnace. he performed the customary checks on the furnace, finding no problems. this furnace, in fact, was of higher quality compared to the ones he had used before. chi guanqing stood to the side, observing chen fei¡¯s actions without saying a word. from the moment he saw chen fei, chi guanqing had recognized his identity. after all, there weren¡¯t many cultivators at the aperture tempering realm at this age, especially those who were also alchemists. the recognition had made chi guanqing¡¯s attitude particularly warm. chen fei¡¯s cultivation level was one reason, but there was another¡ªthe task of improving the flying ascent pill. in that task, chen fei had displayed remarkable alchemical skills and talent. with his current breakthrough in cultivation, his future achievements in alchemy were likely to be substantial. however, chi guanqing didn¡¯t know that chen fei had taken on the task of crafting five furnaces of spirit snow pills. otherwise, he would have been even more surprised. chen fei sat cross-legged on the ground, lit the fire, cleaned the furnace, and set it up. when the furnace was slightly heated, he carefully placed the spirit herbs into it. compared to crafting pills for the body tempering realm, chen fei¡¯s movements were now more composed, and at least the flames didn¡¯t engulf the entire furnace. chi guanqing was witnessing chen fei¡¯s alchemy process for the first time, so he found everything to be normal. qin jinglan had seen chen fei¡¯s alchemy a few times before, and seeing that there were no flames engulfing the entire furnace this time, she actually became somewhat worried.. Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Soaring Heaven Technique chapter 263: soaring heaven technique translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the initial, more rudimentary alchemical method left a deep impression on qin jinglan, or one could say that anyone who had witnessed it would be equally impressed. now that it has evolved into a method of refinement similar to other alchemists, is it because chen fei lacks confidence? chen fei didn¡¯t know what qin jinglan was thinking, or else he might have chuckled. the initial method, resembling roasting pills, was used by chen fei to save time. after all, he had to refine so many pills every day, so he needed to pursue some efficiency. over time, the technique of alchemy became somewhat fixed. but now, since it was the first time he was truly attempting to refine the spirit snow pills, chen fei still held a cautious attitude. all his previous insights had remained only in his mind. the flames licked the pill furnace, and chen fei¡¯s mental power continuously adjusted the changes in medicinal properties between the spirit herbs inside. this change was constantly shifting, and if one lacked experience, the furnace could explode directly. a genuine explosion, the entire pill furnace might be shattered by the energy contained within the spirit herbs. chi guanqing stood aside, watching chen fei¡¯s alchemical technique and nodded slightly. so far, chen fei¡¯s techniques were all very standard, and the fragrance emanating from the pill furnace was extremely pure. this indicated that this batch of spirit snow pills was developing in the right direction. judging by chen fei¡¯s calm demeanor, he seemed to be fully aware of the changes inside the pill furnace. ¡°innate talent!¡± chi guanqing thought to himself. at this pace, chen fei really had a chance to successfully refine the spirit snow pills. so young, not falling behind in martial cultivation, and the same goes for alchemy. describing it as innate talent would not be an exaggeration. however, as he watched, chi guanqing suddenly noticed that the flames under the pill furnace were getting stronger. compared to the gradual progress from earlier, chi guanqing observed that chen fei¡¯s movements were becoming more rough. chen fei didn¡¯t notice his own change; he was simply adjusting the rhythm of alchemy according to his feelings. even though it was his first time truly attempting to refine the spirit snow pills, once the actual refinement began, everything felt so natural, as if chen fei had already refined the spirit snow pills thousands of times. for other alchemists to have this level of experience, it would be incredibly difficult because there wouldn¡¯t be enough spirit herbs for them to practice with. perhaps only the alchemists within the immortal cloud sword sect would have such an opportunity. because of the smoothness, because it felt too silky, chen fei¡¯s alchemical technique unconsciously returned to its initial state. in the blink of an eye, the flames had completely engulfed the pill furnace. chi guanqing stared blankly at the scene before him. he had been watching chen fei little by little, but now he saw the flames rising higher and higher, reaching their current position. what troubled chi guanqing, however, was that even under such intense flames, the changes in medicinal properties inside the pill furnace continued smoothly and methodically. the only difference was that the alchemical process had been greatly accelerated. normally, to refine a batch of spirit snow pills like this would take at least an hour, and for some slower-tempered old alchemists, it might take nearly an hour and a half to complete. but now, following chen fei¡¯s method of refinement, it would take approximately half an hour to complete a batch of spirit snow pills. at this moment, qin jinglan was no longer worried about chen fei. however, the steward standing beside them was as bewildered as chi guanqing. they were both left speechless by the spectacle of chen fei¡¯s alchemy. ¡°bang!¡± half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. as chen fei opened the furnace lid, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the air. just taking a whiff was enough to make one intoxicated. clearly, chen fei had successfully refined the spirit snow pills. chi guanqing stepped forward, watching as chen fei took out four spirit snow pills from the furnace, his expression filled with amazement. not only had chen fei succeeded in alchemy, but he had also produced four pills in one go. chi guanqing knew that even when he was in peak condition, he could only achieve this on rare occasions. most of the time, he could only produce two or three pills. therefore, given chi guanqing¡¯s standards, if he were to take on the task of refining spirit snow pills, it would be quite risky. sometimes he preferred to take on other alchemical tasks. what chi guanqing was now puzzled about was whether this intense alchemical method would improve the yield of pills. perhaps it was worth trying sometime. ¡°does this count as passing the assessment?¡± chen fei asked as he noticed chi guanqing¡¯s distraction. ¡°of course!¡± chi guanqing snapped back to attention and smiled, ¡°if even this doesn¡¯t count as passing, i¡¯m afraid there won¡¯t be many tier 6 alchemists in the alliance. congratulations, you¡¯ve passed the tier 6 alchemist assessment!¡± ¡°thank you!¡± chen fei¡¯s face broke into a smile. fifteen minutes later, chen fei approached the counter and presented the waist badge he had exchanged just four months ago. it was now replaced with the waist badge of a tier 6 alchemist. in his sleeve, he also carried a small vial containing the spirit snow pills he had just refined. apart from submitting one pill, the other three remained in chen fei¡¯s possession. in essence, chen fei had spent one elemental stone and gained three spirit snow pills, which was an incredible profit. doing technical work sometimes turned out to be very lucrative. after a brief chat with chi guanqing, chen fei left. compared to his attitude before the assessment, chi guanqing¡¯s demeanor had clearly changed a bit. ¡°young master, would you like to take a break?¡± qin jinglan inquired, considering that he had just completed the alchemical process. after all, alchemy was a mentally taxing endeavor. many alchemists refrained from producing a large quantity of pills every day because it was mentally exhausting. when you constantly monitored the changes in medicinal properties within the pill furnace, a momentary lapse in concentration could result in ruined pills. this was true for ordinary pills, and when it came to refining spirit pills like the spirit snow pills, the situation was even more critical. ¡°it¡¯s alright; i¡¯ll take a short break in the alchemy chamber,¡± chen fei replied, shaking his head. after all, it was just one batch of spirit snow pilis, and chen fei¡¯s goal for today was to complete all five batches required by the task. seeing that chen fei didn¡¯t appear fatigued, qin jinglan smiled faintly. she took a portion of the spirit snow pill ingredients and returned with chen fei to the alchemy chamber. although qin jinglan wanted to stay, she understood that it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate. during alchemical processes, the most crucial thing was peace and quiet, especially when refining high-level pills. ¡°sir, 1¡¯11 be right outside. if you need anything, feel free to call me,¡± qin jinglan said softly. ¡°you¡¯re too kind,¡± chen fei replied. with a slight nod and a polite gesture, qin jinglan closed the door to the alchemy chamber, leaving chen fei to his work. inside the chamber, silence enveloped everything. chen fei checked the ingredients and the pill furnace; everything was in order. he began the refinement process. half an hour later, as he opened the furnace lid, a new batch of spirit snow pills was completed. chen fei glanced at the scene inside the pill furnace, his brows furrowing slightly. inside the furnace lay three spirit snow pills. chen fei took out the three pills and examined them carefully. each spirit snow pill had a plump appearance, indicating a successful refinement with no issues. however, in the end, there were only three pills instead of the previous four. chen fei¡¯s alchemical technique was flawless, but achieving four perfect spirit snow pills in every batch was challenging. it would often fluctuate, a fact chen fei had already mentally prepared for. according to some alchemists, this was a matter of one¡¯s condition rather than alchemical skill. chen fei regained his composure, stood up, and opened the door to the alchemy chamber. he handed the three spirit snow pills to qin jinglan. seeing that chen fei had once again successfully refined spirit snow pills, and with an ample quantity, qin jinglan couldn¡¯t help but smile. she took the pills and hurried to the alliance¡¯s counter. she needed to submit the pills and bring back new ingredients. a little over two hours passed. chen fei had completed the remaining four batches of spirit snow pills. the results were quite satisfactory; three out of the last four batches produced four spirit snow pills each, which meant chen fei had acquired three more pills. after bidding farewell to qin jinglan, chen fei made an agreement with her. if there were any tasks involving spirit snow pill refinement within the alliance, qin jinglan would notify him via messenger pigeon. this way, chen fei could come directly to the alliance¡¯s location. qin jinglan knew that she would frequently see chen fei in the coming days. once he left the alliance¡¯s headquarters, chen fei pondered for a moment and then went to the largest apothecary in immortal cloud city to sell the six spirit snow pills he had just produced. six spirit snow pills could save chen fei nearly eighteen days of cultivation time. typically, he would consume them to enhance his cultivation because one¡¯s cultivation was the foundation. with his cultivation progressing somewhat slowly in the soaring heaven technique, chen fei felt a bit frustrated. selling the six spirit snow pills, along with the silver he had saved up, would be just enough to simplify the soaring heaven technique for him. at this point, he had already discovered a method to get spirit pills, so whether he used them for his own cultivation or sold them, he had the freedom to choose. it was the sluggish pace of cultivation in the soaring heaven technique that made chen fei uneasy. an hour later, chen fei handed over his waist badge to chi defeng. seeing the newly modified waist badge, chi defeng was clearly surprised. even though he already knew that chen fei was extraordinary and not like an ordinary person, he was still amazed by how quickly he had passed the tier 6 alchemist assessment. ¡°starting tomorrow, you can use this waist badge to exchange for the ingredients needed to refine the flying ascent pills in the alliance. you already have enough contribution points,¡± chen fei said with a smile. today, by successfully refining five batches of spirit snow pills, chen fei had earned a total of 15,000 contribution points. with these points, he could exchange for the ingredients needed to refine flying ascent pills in the alliance, avoiding the inflated prices at the city¡¯s shops. ¡°great!¡± chi defeng exclaimed. over the past few months, chi defeng had been purchasing ingredients at inflated prices from various shops, and it had been quite a frustrating experience. chi defeng had once been a stallholder himself, so the feeling of being taken advantage of was something he disliked immensely. however, he had to endure it for the past few months as per chen fei¡¯s request. now, he could finally go to the alliance for exchanges. while it was difficult to accumulate contribution points within the alliance, the items that could be exchanged for them were usually of excellent quality and reasonably priced. it provided a stable source of supplies. a few moments later, chen fei returned to the primordial sword sect. in his private chamber, he excitedly examined the panel. the money earned from selling the spirit snow pills, combined with the income from several months of refining pills, as well as the leftover money from selling spirit materials, added up to a total of 300,000 taels of silver, with a little extra. ¡°discover a cultivation technique. spend 300,000 taels of silver to simplify the soaring heaven technique?¡± ¡°soaring heaven technique simplification in progress¡­ simplification successful¡­. soaring heaven technique ¡ª? spatial travel!¡± Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: King Against King chapter 264: king against king translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation upon seeing the simplified results, a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. he liked this kind of nesting doll-style simplification. because with some simplifications, it¡¯s hard to predict what the results will be. simple ones are easy to handle, but when they get a bit more complex, the process can become troublesome. if it really becomes too challenging, a second round of simplification might be necessary. however, the current cost of simplifying the technique at the level of the aperture tempering realm was quite substantial. chen fei didn¡¯t have that kind of money to spare for such endeavors. inside the secret chamber, chen fei activated the spatial travel technique. several phantoms of himself appeared in place while insights into the soaring heaven technique began to flow continuously into his mind. a few months ago, when chen fei had just begun learning the soaring heaven technique, he would gain insights every time he practiced, more or less. if he was in a good state of mind on a particular day and grasped a certain aspect of the technique, he would have a lot of insights. however, as he delved deeper into the technique, he couldn¡¯t guarantee insights every time he practiced. sometimes, it took several sessions just to make a slight improvement. this situation, as time passed and chen fei delved deeper into the technique, became increasingly severe. this is a situation most martial practitioners encounter unless they possess truly extraordinary talent and comprehension abilities. otherwise, practicing a technique is akin to a gradual, painstaking process. but now, with the simplification of the soaring heaven technique, as chen fei activated spatial travel, the feeling of insights into the soaring heaven technique rippling in his sea of consciousness made him feel like he had returned to the early days of practicing the technique. back then, it was this feeling that made chen fei realize that his comprehension had improved significantly, whether due to the influence of the ancient village or the breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm, it naturally led to improvement. in any case, chen fei¡¯s comprehension had genuinely improved a lot, but as time went on, it became clear that his slight increase in comprehension was still far from reaching an astonishing level. ten days passed quickly, and chen fei¡¯s life remained as busy as ever. both the soaring heaven technique and the zhongyuan sword, the two core techniques of the primordial sword sect, were steadily increasing in proficiency. with the abundant supply of materials for the snow spirit pill recipe in these three days, the proficiency in that skill was also rapidly advancing towards perfection. during these ten days, in addition to practicing these techniques, chen fei visited the alchemist alliance twice and took on two tasks to refine snow spirit pills. one task involved three furnaces of snow spirit pills, and the other was for five furnaces. in total, chen fei completed the task of refining eight furnaces of snow spirit pills as usual, earning him twenty-four thousand alliance contribution points. apart from the contribution points, the most crucial reward was the five additional snow spirit pills that chen fei received. this time, instead of selling them to an apothecary, chen fei swallowed them directly. these five snow spirit pills directly boosted his cultivation by nearly fifteen days. in less than a month, chen fei¡¯s first aperture would likely be filled to capacity. spending nearly half a year to fill the first aperture was an unimaginable speed among rogue cultivators. even within sects, only those with strong backgrounds or who relied on pills could achieve such progress. chen fei, in the aperture tempering realm, hadn¡¯t relied heavily on elixirs. initially, when he broke through, he had used his vital energy to fill half of his first aperture. however, now, with chen fei earning snow spirit pills, his future cultivation speed would definitely not be slower than before. in other words, opening one aperture every six months was entirely possible for chen fei. moreover, as he continued to practice the zhongyuan sword to perfection, the enhanced cultivation efficiency, the stable rate of earning elixirs after reaching perfection, would further accelerate chen fei¡¯s cultivation. two days later, chen fei stood in the main hall¡¯s doorway, observing the sect elders around him. chen fei had been practicing in the courtyard when the sect master summoned him. upon arriving, he saw the scene in front of him. compared to when he had last come up here, there was now an additional elder in the hall. however, this elder appeared to be quite old, not only in terms of age, but his vitality also seemed to have diminished. despite his weakened spirit, the aura he emitted was incredibly majestic. in fact, it was on par with the sect master, qiu qingsheng, if not slightly stronger. in fact, in terms of intensity, this elder¡¯s presence gave chen fei a stronger impression. ¡°he is elder zhou, who has been in seclusion for some time,¡± whispered feng xiupu beside chen fei. ¡°trying to break through to the combined aperture tempering realm?¡± elder zhou¡¯s cultivation was in the late aperture tempering realm, and now his vitality seemed to be waning, indicating that he was nearing the end of his life. if he wanted to extend his lifespan, the only way was to break through to the combined aperture tempering realm. achieving that would instantly add a hundred years to his life. ¡°yes,¡± feng xiupu nodded without saying more. it was evident that elder zhou had failed in his breakthrough attempt; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t appear in such a state. the primordial sword sect possessed three complete legacies, making them exceptionally strong compared to rogue cultivators. most rogue cultivators couldn¡¯t reach the late aperture tempering realm, and many of their techniques were either severely damaged or focused on the initial stages of the aperture tempering realm. in comparison, the life of rogue cultivators seemed somewhat arduous. however, the primordial sword sect had no intention of seeking superiority through comparisons with rogue cultivators. the primordial sword sect¡¯s three legacies could be practiced up to the late aperture tempering realm but couldn¡¯t reach the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm. to attempt a breakthrough to the combined aperture tempering realm, one needed to be in the late aperture tempering realm. clearly, the deeper one¡¯s cultivation, the higher the chances of a successful breakthrough. the combined aperture tempering realm was already incredibly challenging. the immortal cloud sword sect, having two combined aperture tempering realm experts, laid the foundation for its dominance. other nearby sects didn¡¯t even have one combined aperture tempering realm cultivator, indicating the difficulty of reaching such a realm. before the primordial sword sect lost its complete techniques, with enough talent, one could reach the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm. however, now, this had become a distant hope. this naturally made it incredibly difficult for individuals from the primordial sword sect to break through to the combined aperture tempering realm. the sect members had considered repairing the primordial sword canon or retrieving the lost parts over the years, but progress had been minimal. as for finding a technique comparable to the primordial sword canon, that was even more challenging than repairing the manual itself. unless the primordial sword sect produced a combined aperture tempering realm expert to act as a foundation, it might be possible. however, reaching the combined aperture tempering realm was no easy feat. ¡°today, i¡¯ve gathered everyone for a reason,¡± qiu qingsheng stood at the top, looking at the assembled elders below, and said, ¡°according to the information we¡¯ve received, the immortal cloud sword sect may have found some traces of the divine flame sect. in the near future, the immortal cloud sword sect is highly likely to send forces to besiege the divine flame sect!¡± ¡°the divine flame sect?¡± many elders showed subtle reactions upon hearing qiu qingsheng¡¯s words. the enmity between the divine flame sect and the immortal cloud sword sect had lasted for many years. while the divine flame sect occasionally harassed other nearby sects, their primary focus was on the immortal cloud sword sect. to say they were in constant conflict was something of an understatement, as the immortal cloud sword sect would immediately dispatch forces to exterminate any trace of the divine flame sect they discovered. so, for many years, the divine flame sect had been hiding and avoiding any potential discovery of their main base by the immortal cloud sword sect to prevent calamity from descending upon them. ¡°have they found the divine flame sect¡¯s main headquarters?¡± wu guangyin asked. the sect master had convened this meeting, so whatever the immortal cloud sword sect had discovered this time was likely significant; otherwise, qiu qingsheng wouldn¡¯t have gone to such lengths. ¡°we¡¯re not clear about that yet. but even if it¡¯s not the divine flame sect¡¯s main headquarters, it¡¯s estimated to be of significant size,¡± qiu qingsheng said with a serious expression. ¡°when the time comes, the immortal cloud sword sect should gather several sects, including us, to jointly participate in the siege. prepare yourselves mentally!¡± chen fei stood in the background, fearing that this was what qiu qingsheng wanted to advise today. if they were summoned, other sects would definitely send their experts. in any battle, there was danger. while the divine flame sect had been pressured by the immortal cloud sword sect, it didn¡¯t mean it was an easy target. it was only because the immortal cloud sword sect was exceptionally powerful that the divine flame sect appeared weaker. other sects lacked the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s strength and had to be cautious when dealing with the divine flame sect. after a while, everyone left the main hall one by one. ¡°this kind of thing has happened several times over the years. every time, although the divine flame sect was severely damaged or even wiped out, they resurfaced after a few years,¡± feng xiupu said to chen fei. ¡°has the sect leader of the divine flame sect never died?¡± chen fei was puzzled. he had heard a lot about the divine flame sect, given that they dared to confront the immortal cloud sword sect head-on. ¡°maybe he died, maybe he¡¯s still alive. no one knows for sure,¡± feng xiupu shook his head and said, ¡°but this time, when the immortal cloud sword sect found traces of the divine flame sect, and with the sect master¡¯s specific instructions, it¡¯s estimated that each sect will have to send a significant number of people.¡± ¡°has it been like this in the past?¡± ¡°yes. but don¡¯t worry; the sect master won¡¯t let you go,¡± feng xiupu said with a smile. chen fei had recently broken through to the aperture tempering realm and didn¡¯t even possess a spirit sword yet. he was at his weakest state, so there was no way he could be sent into battle. facing stronger aperture tempering realm cultivators would put his life in grave danger. as for having chen fei specifically target the divine flame sect¡¯s body tempering realm cultivators, that was something they could only do discreetly. if chen fei were to be discovered, it would be even more dangerous, as he might be surrounded by the divine flame sect¡¯s aperture tempering realm experts. it was an unspoken agreement: cultivators of the same realm wouldn¡¯t attack each other¡¯s body tempering realm experts. as long as you didn¡¯t harm our body tempering realm cultivators, we wouldn¡¯t go out of our way to attack yours. of course, if a body tempering realm cultivator sought death by joining an aperture tempering realm battle and got killed, no one would have any objections. so, if chen fei were sent into battle, he would undoubtedly face aperture tempering realm cultivators of the same level, which was extremely dangerous for him.. Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: Chaos chapter 265: chaos translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation a month later, the immortal cloud sword sect officially sent invitations to the nearby sects of immortal cloud city, hoping that each sect would provide assistance in jointly besieging the divine flame sect. the content of the invitation was very mild, simply a request for cooperation in besieging the divine flame sect. faced with this invitation, no sect dared to refuse, and none would truly refrain from offering their assistance. supreme-level forces were polite to you, not because you could decline, but because it was in their character. if you were to genuinely refuse, the immortal cloud sword sect probably wouldn¡¯t act against you immediately. however, what would happen in the future was unknown; perhaps it would turn into the next divine flame sect? the primordial sword sect responded to the invitation, sending three cultivators at the aperture tempering realm along with dozens of martial artists at the visceral tempering realm. other sects, such as the long rainbow sect, dispatched a similar number of personnel as the primordial sword sect. chen fei was naturally not on the list of those going to battle; he remained in the sect to continue his cultivation. about ten days ago, thanks to the benefits of refining the spirit snow pills, chen fei finally filled his first aperture and smoothly opened his second aperture on the same day without the slightest ripple or hindrance. clearly, his mastery of the zhongyuan sword at the proficiency level and his core soul energy far exceeding his current cultivation level made the opening of the second aperture appear entirely natural. the opening of the second aperture, while still far from being filled, allowed chen fei to distinctly sense an improvement in his realm. the aperture tempering realm is a continuous process of tempering one¡¯s core soul energy and continuously opening apertures. the level of one¡¯s realm is entirely measured by the number of apertures opened, making it quite straightforward. over a month of cultivation not only advanced chen fei¡¯s cultivation but also didn¡¯t neglect his practice of the soaring heaven technique and the zhongyuan sword. the zhongyuan sword was still a considerable distance from reaching the mastery level, but the soaring heaven technique was nearing proficiency. since the simplification of the soaring heaven technique, the progress in his practice had been remarkably steady, without encountering any more challenges or difficulties. it progressed steadily, much like the zhongyuan sword, constantly advancing. in addition, with the formula for the spirit snow pill, as chen fei had been steadily refining the flying ascent pill recently, his proficiency in the spirit snow pill had gradually approached great completion. the external manifestation of this achievement was the increased success rate when chen fei refined the spirit snow pills. when the formula for the spirit snow pill had just reached perfection, for every ten furnaces of spirit snow pills chen fei attempted to refine, about five or six would yield four pills, with the rest being three pills. now, when chen fei refined ten furnaces of spirit snow pills, the number of times four pills were produced had risen to seven or eight. clearly, as the proficiency of the spirit snow pill formula approached great completion, chen fei¡¯s mastery of crafting the spirit snow pill became increasingly effortless. while others needed to rely on their state of mind, chen fei had almost solidified this state, thanks in part to the mystical power of the system he had. once achieved, it wouldn¡¯t fade away with the passage of time. it wouldn¡¯t become unfamiliar; it was a permanent skill! chen fei¡¯s reputation within the alchemist alliance had been spreading among various alchemists recently, and it seemed to be gaining momentum. previously, when he was a tier 7 alchemist who had improved the flying ascent pill, he had gained some recognition, but it was mostly just a topic of discussion that gradually subsided. but now that chen fei had become a tier 6 alchemist, he had entered the realm of high-level alchemists. within the alchemist alliance, he was considered a prominent figure, admired by many lower-ranked alchemists. moreover, recently, chen fei had been taking on spirit snow pill crafting tasks almost frantically. almost all tasks related to crafting spirit snow pilis on the task list were monopolized by him. what¡¯s crucial was that chen fei had flawlessly completed every single one of these crafting tasks, earning a substantial amount of contribution points, which made many alchemists envious. in the eyes of many, besides accumulating contribution points, chen fei must have also profited by acquiring some spirit snow pills. a single spirit snow pill was worth over thirty thousand taels, and any extra pill produced meant significant gains. just thinking about this made many alchemists feel various shades of envy and jealousy. many people wanted to know just how many extra spirit snow pills chen fei had earned from crafting so many. however, regrettably, chen fei hadn¡¯t mentioned this to anyone. even within the alliance, when other alchemists asked, chen fei just smiled and didn¡¯t answer. telling the truth could hurt people¡¯s feelings, and many alchemists probably wouldn¡¯t believe him and think he was boasting. in that case, it was better not to say anything and let everyone speculate for themselves. for chen fei, practicing cultivation and alchemy every day was both monotonous and fulfilling. because he could see progress in all aspects of himself every day, this kind of progress seemed limitless. as long as he put in effort, he could continue to receive rewards. for others, putting in effort didn¡¯t necessarily guarantee a return. but for chen fei, when he put in effort, he would definitely receive a response! apart from cultivation, chen fei also kept an eye on the battle between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect. currently, everyone in immortal cloud city was most concerned about this matter. however, it took some by surprise that the fight between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect was proving to be quite stubborn. initially, it was expected that the combined forces of the immortal cloud sword sect and other sects would easily crush the divine flame sect, just as in the previous campaigns against them. but the reality was that although several sects were making progress and forcing the divine flame sect to retreat step by step, the daily casualties were quite high, including casualties on both sides, the divine flame sect and the alliance of sects. in fact, one of the elders from the primordial sword sect had been seriously injured and had to return to the sect for treatment. under pressure from the immortal cloud sword sect, the primordial sword sect had no choice but to send another elder to make up the team of three. as for the disciples at the visceral tempering realm, their losses were even more significant. it wasn¡¯t just the primordial sword sect; other sects were also facing challenges, and even the immortal cloud sword sect itself had suffered some losses. however, judging by the current trend, the divine flame sect would eventually be wiped out, albeit with some significant losses for the various sects. initially, the members of the divine flame sect had attempted to disperse and disappear as they had done in the past. but whether it was due to the thorough preparations made by the immortal cloud sword sect this time or some other reason, they hadn¡¯t been given the chance. they were relentlessly pursued by the alliance of sects and denied the opportunity to escape. currently, both sides were approaching the taiyan mountain, where the divine flame sect¡¯s stronghold was rumored to be. however, nobody knew for sure if this was the case, but both sides were indeed moving in that direction. the members of the divine flame sect had attempted to escape to other areas several times, but each time, the alliance of sects forced them in the direction of taiyan mountain. ¡°crackle, crackle, crackle!¡± inside the courtyard¡¯s secret chamber, chen fei activated the sword essence technique, allowing the qianyuan sword to continuously absorb the gold sky stone. the gold sky stone, which had originally been the size of a fist, was now reduced to less than the size of a finger, and the essence that had disappeared was all incorporated into the body of the qianyuan sword. at this moment, the qianyuan sword was emitting a faint glow, and its spiritual aura permeated the surroundings. if one didn¡¯t look closely, they might mistake it for a spiritual weapon already. however, it was fast approaching that point. under the influence of the great completion level sword essence technique, nurturing the qianyuan sword was incredibly efficient. with the addition of gold sky stone, the qianyuan sword¡¯s path to advancement had been remarkably smooth and rapid. according to chen fei¡¯s estimation, it would take just over a month at most before the qianyuan sword could truly advance to a spiritual weapon. this timeframe was shorter than chen fei¡¯s initial estimate by several months. as time passed day by day, every few days, chen fei would go to the alchemist alliance to take on spirit snow pill crafting tasks and then return with a few spirit snow pills. the silver taels on the interface had accumulated quite substantially. besides occasionally selling some spirit snow pills, the most significant income came from the flying ascent pills. the selling price of flying ascent pills had always been considerable, but chen fei had refrained from crafting and selling them initially due to the limited source of medicinal herbs. however, recently, after exchanging for medicinal herbs within the alchemist alliance, the issue of medicinal herb availability had been resolved. crafting flying ascent pills not only improved the proficiency of crafting spirit snow pills but also brought in a significant income of its own. at this pace, chen fei would soon gather enough silver taels to tidy up the dragon suppressing elephant, and then accumulate some more, possibly even enough to obtain funds for simplifying the dragon suppressing elephant. in a blink of an eye, another ten days passed, and the alliance of sects finally cornered the divine flame sect at taiyan mountain. the geographical environment of taiyan mountain was not favorable; there was no retreat. they were trapped there, and the divine flame sect had almost no escape route left. this was why the members of the alliance of sects chose to trap the divine flame sect at taiyan mountain. regardless of whether taiyan mountain was the nest of the divine flame sect, the discovered members of the divine flame sect were not going to be let go by the immortal cloud sword sect. it seemed that the members of the divine flame sect had also realized their predicament. in taiyan mountain, they displayed astonishing determination and, in this desperate situation, they had been deadlocked with the members of several sects. this deadlock, as seen by the people of immortal cloud city, was likely to be broken in a few days. however, what was surprising was that this deadlock had lasted for half a month. during this half-month period, taiyan mountain had turned into a meat grinder, and many martial artists at the visceral tempering realm had died. not only visceral tempering realm cultivators, but even aperture tempering realm cultivators had lost six members during these ten-plus days. these six casualties included members of the divine flame sect as well as those from several other sects. fortunately, the three aperture tempering realm cultivators from the primordial sword sect had only been injured and had not suffered casualties. the immortal cloud sword sect issued a new call to arms, urging other sects to continue sending reinforcements, and they themselves dispatched additional personnel to the area. however, as everyone had speculated earlier, it seemed that taiyan mountain was indeed the territory of the divine flame sect. even with the arrival of reinforcements from other sects, the deadlock couldn¡¯t be broken. while there was slow progress being made, it was far too slow, and the losses were too great. then, the aperture tempering realm experts from the immortal cloud sword sect intervened! someone saw a streak of light flash across the sky over the immortal cloud sword sect, heading towards taiyan mountain. in the sky, it was the domain of aperture tempering realm cultivators. those at the visceral tempering realm could only briefly hover in the air and were far from achieving the level of free flight. so, it was evident that the immortal cloud sword sect was pulling out all the stops. within the city of immortal cloud, a group of people was filled with excitement. it had been many years since the immortal cloud sword sect had called upon aperture tempering realm experts to take action. clearly, they didn¡¯t want to delay any longer and aimed to resolve the situation at taiyan mountain directly. one day later, a massive burst of light erupted over taiyan mountain. the intense shockwave could be clearly felt even from dozens of miles away. two days later, the martial artists from various sects returned to their respective sects in a state of panic, bearing astonishing news: the combined aperture tempering realm expert from the immortal cloud sword sect, who had intervened, had died.. Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Who Is the Dominator? chapter 266: who is the dominator? translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the news of this incident left everyone who heard it stunned. among the various sects, the aperture tempering realm practitioners were considered essential pillars, and losing one of them was a severe blow. inside immortal cloud city, some smaller sects might only have one or two aperture tempering realm practitioners. losing one of them could jeopardize the survival of the entire sect. aperture tempering realm cultivators held such power, and the dominance of the immortal cloud sword sect was not only due to their overall strength but also because they possessed two combined aperture tempering realm experts. with one person representing one sect, only a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator had the confidence and power to do so. immortal cloud sword sect had two combined aperture tempering realm experts, giving them unparalleled influence in the region. other sects around immortal cloud city had no choice but to acknowledge their superiority. aggravating immortal cloud sword sect could result in the complete destruction of a sect with just one combined aperture tempering realm expert. both long rainbow sect and primordial sword sect knew this well; trying to protect the sect wouldn¡¯t help them. primordial sword sect possessed top-tier formations and the intimidating soul-locking tower, but they were of little use against combined aperture tempering realm experts. when a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator decided to act, they wouldn¡¯t simply block you inside your sect and prevent you from leaving. they would forcibly break through formations, shatter the soul-locking tower, and annihilate the entire primordial sword sect. combined aperture tempering realm experts had this kind of power, and no one in the vicinity of immortal cloud city doubted it. but now, one of the combined aperture tempering realm experts who maintained the sect¡¯s dominance had died. even though immortal cloud sword sect still had another combined aperture tempering realm expert, this blow had left them somewhat dazed. immortal cloud sword sect was in shock, and so were the surrounding sects. as the news continued to spread, the events of that day gradually became clear to everyone. at that time, the alliance of various sects had indeed cornered the members of the divine flame sect on taiyan mountain. the battle was intense, with many visceral tempering realm cultivators dying every day, and even aperture tempering realm practitioners were at risk of severe injury. but the overall trend favored the alliance of sects, although the losses they suffered in trying to wipe out the divine flame sect were significant. as the leader, immortal cloud sword sect couldn¡¯t stay behind and command from a distance. even though most of the losses occurred in other sects, immortal cloud sword sect also had disciples who lost their lives. among the six aperture tempering realm practitioners who died, one was from the immortal cloud sword sect. in such circumstances, a combined aperture tempering realm expert from immortal cloud sword sect had taken action. one person representing one sect, with the confidence and power that a combined aperture tempering realm brought, and with the other sects¡¯ members all on taiyan mountain. under normal circumstances, it might have taken just a few hours to wipe out all the members of the divine flame sect. and when the aperture tempering realm expert from immortal cloud sword sect arrived on taiyan mountain and joined the battle, the situation indeed began to shift in that direction. ¡°they swept through without a single opponent!¡± zhou cunshan recalled the scene at the time, with a hint of awe in his eyes when mentioning the combined aperture tempering realm. three aperture tempering realm experts had gone to taiyan mountain, and master zhou cunshan, the head of the hall of true transmission, had gone along and witnessed the scene. ¡°so, what happened afterward?¡± qu qingsheng asked in a deep voice. ¡°the divine flame sect¡¯s members were retreating step by step, even though several aperture tempering realm experts attacked together, they were all swept away by xin zhiqing with a single move. until one person, in the chaos, rushed to xin zhiqing¡¯s front and handed over a sword.¡± zhou cunshan remembered that sword and his body trembled slightly, as if he had been pierced by that sword himself. that sword sent everyone within a radius of several hundred meters flying, including aperture tempering realm cultivators. ¡°did xin zhiqing die because of that sword?¡± wu guangyin saw zhou cunshan lost in thought and quickly asked in a hushed tone. ii no, xin zhiqing avoided part of it. but whether it was that sword or that person, they were too powerful. all of us could only stand several hundred meters away and couldn¡¯t get any closer.¡± zhou cunshan let out a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice, ¡°that sword is a treasure, forged from gathered spiritual energy. xin zhiqing couldn¡¯t withstand it and was severely injured in the sneak attack, so¡­¡± zhou cunshan didn¡¯t continue, but the members of the primordial sword sect present understood and realized what had happened during that time. the divine flame sect had a formidable combined aperture tempering realm expert and possessed a powerful treasure. first, there was a sneak attack, and then xin zhiqing was killed on the spot. ¡°they actually have a treasure!¡± the people present exchanged glances and fell into contemplative silence. beyond spiritual weapons were treasures, and most of the spiritual swords among the people there were merely low-grade spiritual weapons. even if chen fei upgraded the qianyuan sword, it would only go from a half-grade spiritual weapon to a low-grade spiritual weapon. spiritual weapons are classified into lower, middle, upper, and top tiers, with four grades in total. primordial sword sect¡¯s soul-locking tower, when it was in the hands of that patriarch, was a top-tier spiritual weapon. however, after so many years and multiple instances of the soul-locking tower guarding, it had suffered damage. without enough spiritual materials and the strength to repair it, the soul-locking tower had degraded into an upper-tier spiritual weapon. even so, an upper-tier spiritual weapon like the soul-locking tower still possessed astonishing power. when it was a top-tier spiritual weapon, it was even more formidable than it is today. top-tier spiritual weapons were the strongest weapons for all sects except the immortal cloud sword sect. as for treasures, the primordial sword sect had them in the past because they had aperture tempering realm experts. back then, if it weren¡¯t for aperture tempering realm experts, they wouldn¡¯t have left behind techniques like the primordial sword canon. however, as aperture tempering realm experts passed away and no successors emerged, treasures like these became inevitable losses because the sect had no capability to protect them. or perhaps, for sects without aperture tempering realm experts, treasures like these were sources of trouble. they¡¯d rather not have them to avoid drawing unwanted attention. immortal cloud sword sect naturally had spiritual treasures as well. as the overlords within several thousand miles, with aperture tempering realm experts, how could they not possess treasures? but what was very strange was that on the day of the incident, xin zhiqing didn¡¯t bring any spiritual treasures to taiyan mountain. he only carried a top-tier spiritual weapon, and as a result, he was ambushed by the divine flame sect and ultimately died on taiyan mountain. chen fei stood in the background, listening to zhou cunshan¡¯s narration with a concentrated expression. immortal cloud sword sect had two combined aperture tempering realm experts before, suppressing all dissent in the surrounding area. but now that one had died and the divine flame sect was watching closely, the situation had become complicated. it was rumored that xin zhiqing was only in his early two hundreds, which wasn¡¯t the limit for combined aperture tempering realm practitioners. his future potential couldn¡¯t be underestimated. on the other hand, the other combined aperture tempering realm expert from immortal cloud sword sect, tong zhongqiu, hadn¡¯t been active outside for many years. rumor had it that he was only about two to three decades away from reaching his lifespan limit. because he was nearing the end of his life, tong zhongqiu didn¡¯t like to roam around. with his impending limit, his combat strength had inevitably declined. so, most of the time, when an aperture tempering realm expert was needed, xin zhiqing was the one who acted. after all, it wasn¡¯t a matter of life and death for the sect, so there was no need to make tong zhongqiu travel around. but the unexpected had happened suddenly. or rather, it wasn¡¯t an accident at all but a carefully set trap by the divine flame sect, waiting for immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s combined aperture tempering realm expert to arrive. as long as it wasn¡¯t two of them coming together, whether it was tong zhongqiu or xin zhiqing alone, neither would likely have escaped death. who would have thought that the divine flame sect, which had been suppressed by immortal cloud sword sect for so many years, would produce a combined aperture tempering realm powerhouse? what¡¯s more, this individual possessed a treasure. with such power and a well-planned ambush, it¡¯s likely that anyone would have fallen in that situation. after all, everyone¡¯s perception of the divine flame sect had become fixed. they were seen as no more than rats hiding in the dark, and nobody dared to let immortal cloud sword sect catch their tail. whenever they were caught, the result was always death, and it had been like this for many years. their thinking had become rigid and stagnant. ¡°a spiritual treasure!¡± one of the elders in the main hall sighed, realizing that the situation was truly changing. a combined aperture tempering realm practitioner wielding a spiritual treasure meant that immortal cloud sword sect no longer held any advantage. not only did they not have an advantage, but if a direct confrontation happened one-on-one, it was difficult to say how much power tong zhongqiu still had given his age. immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s only remaining advantage was their location in the mountains, cultivated over so many years. even if a combined aperture tempering realm expert with a spiritual treasure came, tong zhongqiu could repel them, or even kill them. but when it came to an outdoor battle, it was really hard to determine the outcome. ¡°wu junior brother, go to immortal cloud sword sect.¡± qu qingsheng turned to wu guangyin. since immortal cloud sword sect had just lost a combined aperture tempering realm expert, primordial sword sect naturally couldn¡¯t pretend they hadn¡¯t seen anything. they had to send someone to express their stance. ¡°understood!¡± wu guangyin nodded and disappeared from the main hall. ¡°in this troublesome season, all of you should keep your disciples in check. if there¡¯s nothing else, don¡¯t go out casually. this matter is far from over!¡± qu qingsheng looked at everyone and said in a deep voice. with the addition of a combined aperture tempering realm expert to the divine flame sect and the killing of xin zhiqing, the conflict between the divine flame sect and immortal cloud sword sect had already reached an irreconcilable point. ¡°we will obey the sect leader¡¯s orders!¡± everyone responded with a bow and then left the main hall one by one. wu guangyin arrived at immortal cloud sword sect as quickly as possible, only to find that the entire atmosphere had changed. it was a mixture of solemnity, mourning, and a simmering anger. clearly, xin zhiqing¡¯s ambush and death had been too much for the proud immortal cloud sword sect to bear or accept. an outer sect elder received wu guangyin and led him to the guest reception hall. here, there were people from other sects waiting as well. wu guangyin exchanged glances with those people, and they all stood in silence in the hall. a hundred miles away on taiyan mountain, the remaining members of the divine flame sect were rejoicing. with xin zhiqing¡¯s death, it meant that their divine flame sect could finally step into the sunlight. furthermore, who would rule over immortal cloud city in the future was still uncertain. tong zhongqiu was approaching the limit of his lifespan, and within thirty years, if immortal cloud sword sect didn¡¯t produce a new combined aperture tempering realm expert, the hegemony over several thousand miles would likely fall to the divine flame sect.. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Clams and Cranes Fighting chapter 267: clams and cranes fighting translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in a cave in mount taiyan, jian jinsheng sat cross-legged on a massive rock. his right hand gently caressed the longsword on his knee, a faint smile on his face. quietly below him, disciples from the divine flame sect stood, their eyes filled with reverence as they gazed at jian jinsheng. his presence was rewriting the history of the divine flame sect. such a figure carried far more weight in the eyes of the people than the sect¡¯s founding ancestor from years past. not far from jian jinsheng, a man dressed like a scholar held a book in his hands. he was reporting to jian jinsheng about the losses and gains of the divine flame sect in this encounter. the greatest gain, of course, was the slaying of xin zhiqing, a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator from the immortal cloud sword sect. the remaining members of the immortal cloud sword sect in the area were also left behind on mount taiyan. on that day, after jian jinsheng had killed xin zhiqing, he shifted his focus to the cultivators of the immortal cloud sword sect who were in the aperture tempering realm. cultivators from other sects were allowed to leave, but jian jinsheng didn¡¯t spare a single warrior from the immortal cloud sword sect. from this, one could deduce his stance when facing other sects in the future. the immortal cloud sword sect would certainly seek revenge relentlessly, but with other sects, jian jinsheng was likely to prioritize forging alliances. if he could gain the support of other sects, the influence of the divine flame sect would expand even further. it was precisely because of this that jian jinsheng refrained from attacking cultivators from other sects at this time. as for those sects that continued to support the immortal cloud sword sect in the future, jian jinsheng probably wouldn¡¯t show mercy then because there would be no purpose in trying to win them over. ¡°this time, we acquired a total of spiritual treasures¡­¡± the scholarly-looking warrior hadn¡¯t finished reporting when jian jinsheng suddenly reached out his hand, interrupting him. jian jinsheng looked around and a vague sense of threat began to surround him, but he didn¡¯t perceive anything unusual as he scanned the area. ¡°since you¡¯ve come, why hide? the noble immortal cloud sword sect should not resort to such tactics,¡± jian jinsheng said, rising to his feet. his core soul energy swept around, and a formidable aura pressed on the hearts of everyone present. the disciples of the divine flame sect were startled, looking around, but they didn¡¯t find anything amiss. ¡°boom! jian jinsheng¡¯s figure suddenly soared into the sky, and the cave¡¯s ceiling shattered, revealing him in the mid-air above mount taiyan. coming here had finally dispelled most of the threat that had surrounded jian jinsheng earlier. evidently, the danger was confined to the cave, and jian jinsheng had not been able to pinpoint it. if he couldn¡¯t find it, then he would avoid it. as for whether the other divine flame sect disciples in the cave were in danger, it was not within jian jinsheng¡¯s consideration. as long as he was here, the divine flame sect was here. if something were to happen to him, no matter how intact the rest of the divine flame sect remained, they would ultimately face destruction. the sense of threat in jian jinsheng¡¯s heart dissipated by more than half, but it still lingered faintly. it was clear that the hidden observers had not left and were attempting to ambush jian jinsheng. jian jinsheng remained calm and floated in mid-air. his vantage point provided an excellent view, allowing him to detect any incoming attacks in advance. a couple of days ago, jian jinsheng had just launched a surprise attack on xin zhiqing, so he naturally understood how to evade similar tactics. ¡°the heart of a tiger, yet you engage in treacherous deeds. xin zhiqing¡¯s death at your hands isn¡¯t entirely unjust!¡± a somewhat elderly voice resounded, and a figure, shrouded in shadows, suddenly appeared. tong zhongqiu looked up at jian jinsheng, and his figure slowly ascended. while everyone expected the immortal cloud sword sect to prepare thoroughly for revenge and maintain a stable position, tong zhongqiu had come alone to mount taiyan, intending to ambush jian jinsheng. unfortunately, tong zhongqiu was detected by jian jinsheng even before he could make a move. ¡°it¡¯s really you, old man!¡± jian jinsheng looked at tong zhongqiu, a smile appearing on his face. he leaned slightly forward and said, ¡°by coming here like this, aren¡¯t you afraid i¡¯ll simply kill you on the spot?¡± ¡°if you have the ability, taking my life would be a small price to pay!¡± tong zhongqiu laughed loudly. in the next moment, his figure vanished, reappearing in front of jian jinsheng, a weapon resembling a ruler-like object in his hand, striking towards jian jinsheng. ¡°boom!¡± explosive sounds reverberated in the air, and a shockwave emanated from the two combatants, spreading in all directions. inside the cave, the members of the divine flame sect distanced themselves. it was almost impossible for cultivators at the aperture tempering realm to intervene in this battle, especially with the overwhelming power of flight. moreover, the shockwaves generated by the battle between two combined aperture tempering realm cultivators were extremely intense. weaker cultivators at the aperture tempering realm would likely be gravely injured before they even got close. ¡°boom, boom, boom!¡± the explosions in mid-air were incessant. there was no probing; both tong zhongqiu and jian jinsheng were going all out from the start. tong zhongqiu had come here to catch jian jinsheng off guard, not only for revenge for xin zhiqing but also to secure the dominant position of the immortal cloud sword sect without any threats. however, after just ten moves, tong zhongqiu realized that he might not be able to kill jian jinsheng. if his surprise attack had succeeded earlier, he might have been able to kill jian jinsheng with this advantage. but since the ambush failed, in a head-on battle, tong zhongqiu had to admit that he was getting on in years. despite having a slight edge in realm, he couldn¡¯t gain any advantage. in fact, if this situation continued, the balance might tip in favor of jian jinsheng. ¡°boom!¡± another explosion sounded, and it seemed like a massive fireball had appeared in mid-air, making it too dazzling to look at directly. tong zhongqiu flashed away, retreating hundreds of meters before stopping, facing jian jinsheng from a distance. for a combined aperture tempering realm expert, a distance of hundreds of meters was relatively safe, but only relatively. if they decided to engage in combat again, a quick dash could bring them right in front of their opponent. ¡°i used to think that your immortal cloud sword sect fused two treasures together because this old man wanted to prolong his life. but now it seems i¡¯ve underestimated you,¡± jian jinsheng remarked, looking at the ruler-like object in tong zhongqiu¡¯s hand with a greedy glint in his eye. the power of this ruler-like object in tong zhongqiu¡¯s hand was much stronger than the sword blade in jian jinsheng¡¯s hand. if it weren¡¯t for the strength of this ruler-like object, tong zhongqiu would probably have been at a disadvantage long ago, and he might even be injured by now. but because of this ruler-like object, the two sides were evenly matched, and within hundreds of moves, it seemed like this result wouldn¡¯t change. this showed just how formidable this ruler-like object was. jian jinsheng had learned about the fusion of two treasures in the immortal cloud sword sect when he killed xin zhiqing on mount taiyan. this fusion had been ongoing for a long time, and in a few more years, it would likely result in the creation of an even more powerful treasure. the information he had gathered indicated that the purpose of fusing these treasures was to extend tong zhongqiu¡¯s lifespan. people fear death, and if there¡¯s an opportunity to extend one¡¯s life, most would be willing to try. therefore, jian jinsheng had set up the trap a few days ago, speculating that xin zhiqing probably wouldn¡¯t bring the treasure with him. as expected, because the fused treasure was still incomplete, xin zhiqing hadn¡¯t carried it, which led to his defeat. now, jian jinsheng realized that this ruler-like object wasn¡¯t meant for tong zhongqiu at all; it was custom-made for xin zhiqing. if this treasure had truly been completed, xin zhiqing, in the combined aperture tempering realm, would have had a chance to advance further. but unfortunately, xin zhiqing had died, and this treasure custom-made for him had never been put to its intended use. tong zhongqiu tightly gripped the ruler-like object, and there was a hint of sorrow in his eyes. fusing treasures required constant monitoring, and he had been the one doing it all these years. a few days ago, tong zhongqiu had initially wanted to come to mount taiyan personally, but he was persuaded by xin zhiqing to let him go instead. as a result, xin zhiqing had gone on that trip and never returned. this ruler-like object had lost its meaning. therefore, tong zhongqiu had simply brought out this yet-to-be fully refined treasure and come to mount taiyan, seeking to engage in a life-or-death battle with jian jinsheng. with the booming sounds echoing on mount taiyan for the duration of an incense stick¡¯s time, tong zhongqiu finally retreated. the battle had shifted in favor of jian jinsheng, and if tong zhongqiu didn¡¯t leave, he would be stuck here forever. if tong zhongqiu were to die, the immortal cloud sword sect would undoubtedly be destroyed by the divine flame sect. tong zhongqiu couldn¡¯t allow that to happen. half a day later, news of the battle on mount taiyan reached the various sects in immortal cloud city. while everyone was astonished, their confidence in the immortal cloud sword sect increased significantly. tong zhongqiu hadn¡¯t managed to kill jian jinsheng, but at the same time, jian jinsheng hadn¡¯t been able to do anything to tong zhongqiu either. because of this inconclusive battle, xin zhiqing¡¯s death had lifted some of the darkness hanging over the immortal cloud sword sect, even though it had ended without a clear outcome. the only concern was tong zhongqiu¡¯s limited lifespan. currently, the immortal cloud sword sect had no fear of the divine flame sect, but what about ten or twenty years from now? what would be left of tong zhongqiu¡¯s strength in the combined aperture tempering realm by then? in the short term, there was no need to worry, but the future seemed clouded. unless the immortal cloud sword sect could produce another powerful combined aperture tempering realm cultivator within the next two or three decades. only combined aperture tempering realm cultivators could contend with others of the same realm. without them, even if the immortal cloud sword sect had many cultivators in the aperture tempering realm, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to stop jian jinsheng. the same held true even if they sought refuge within the sect¡¯s mountain gate. because of this battle, the anxious atmosphere in immortal cloud city gradually calmed down. after several days of tranquility and confirming that no further incidents had occurred, the primordial sword sect lifted the travel restrictions on its disciples. however, they were cautioned not to provoke any trouble. the surroundings of immortal cloud city had become highly sensitive, and even minor incidents could lead to significant trouble. chen fei received a message from qin jinglan, informing him that there was a new task within the alchemist alliance for crafting spirit snow pills. chen fei arrived in immortal cloud city and observed the expressions of the people on the streets. although immortal cloud city had returned to normalcy after several days, the people¡¯s faces no longer bore the same ease as before. two enormous powers were destined to decide a victor, and this represented great instability. the people who lived in immortal cloud city sought stability, and many had come from far away precisely because there was no conflict here. but now, with the emergence of the divine flame sect, that sense of security had disappeared. chen fei entered the headquarters of the alchemist alliance, and qin jinglan, wearing a sly smile, led him to a counter and opened a task list. chen fei glanced at qin jinglan, a little puzzled, and then lowered his head to examine the list. after a moment, his eyes involuntarily widened. someone had posted a task for crafting spirit snow pills, which wasn¡¯t surprising in itself, as such tasks appeared every few days. what left chen fei shocked was the sheer number of tasks posted for crafting spirit snow pills! with a quick scan, he counted no less than thirty requests for crafting these pills! Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: Spirit Suppression chapter 268: spirit suppression translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation qin jinglan looked at chen fei¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but cover her mouth and laugh. qin jinglan knew that when chen fei saw the task list, he would have this kind of expression. after ail, before, the task of refining the spirit snow pill occurred from time to time, but at most, there were only about five furnaces each time, and then it would be several days before another refining task appeared. this kind of task to refine dozens of furnaces at once had almost never appeared before, at least not since qin jinglan became an alliance steward. she had never seen anything like this. ¡°i¡¯ll take this one.¡± chen fei pointed to one of the seven-furnace refining tasks and said with a smile. the same refining task could only be accepted by one person, and there was a time limit for completing the task. this time, with so many refining tasks suddenly appearing and not piled together, it was obviously to allow more alchemists to take them. on the task list, not only did the number of spirit snow pill refining tasks increase dramatically, but the number of other elixirs that could increase one¡¯s cultivation level also increased significantly. chen fei thought for a moment and understood the reason for this situation. the immortal cloud sword sect was getting anxious. tong zhongqiu still had another twenty or thirty years of lifespan left, even if we consider the longest estimate of over thirty years. for the immortal cloud sword sect, time was still too tight. if the divine flame sect, their enemy, wasn¡¯t lurking outside, the immortal cloud sword sect could take its time, given its many years of foundation. after all, there were no other sects in the vicinity that could pose a threat. however, the emergence of the shenyan sect, which also possessed a combined aperture tempering realm expert, even though their number was far fewer, posed a significant threat, especially in terms of top-tier combat power. the situation was becoming increasingly urgent for the immortal cloud sword sect. the divine flame sect¡¯s pursuit of any benefit was equivalent to taking flesh from the immortal cloud sword sect, and they couldn¡¯t tolerate it. therefore, the immortal cloud sword sect had to continuously strengthen its power. ideally, they needed to produce another combined aperture tempering realm practitioner within ten years to stabilize their position or even launch a counterattack against jian jingsheng of the divine flame sect. this was the conflict between two major sects, and chen fei naturally couldn¡¯t influence anything. but because of the conflict between the two sects, it was clear that the immortal cloud sword sect had to convert all of its reserves into actual strength. the alchemist alliance was a gathering place for alchemists, but in reality, it had become a subsidiary of the immortal cloud sword sect. at this moment, when the immortal cloud sword sect needed it, the alchemist alliance would naturally cooperate fully. with a smile on his face, chen fei entered the alchemy room and began to focus on refining the spirit snow pill. half an hour later, the first furnace of spirit snow pill was completed, producing four pills. chen fei smiled as he placed one of the pills into his medicine bottle. the second furnace still produced four pills. the third furnace, again, four pills! perhaps it was chen fei¡¯s good mood that led to a more stable alchemical state. he successfully produced four pills for each of the seven furnaces in a row, except for one furnace where he produced three spirit snow pills. spending nearly four hours of continuous work from morning to evening was undoubtedly exhausting. with chen fei¡¯s core soul energy and alchemical skills, he even felt a bit mentally strained. but no matter how challenging it was, seeing the six spirit snow pills in his medicine bottle made chen fei¡¯s mood brighten instantly. six spirit snow pills were equivalent to six pieces of elemental stone, which translated into silver, had a total value of over two hundred thousand silver taels. earning so much money in a single day was an unprecedented feeling. the best part was that there might be significant income every day from now on. ¡°you¡¯re really amazing, young master!¡± qin jinglan looked at chen fei with eyes full of admiration. there were indeed many alchemists in the alliance who could refine spirit snow pills, and some could do so as steadily as chen fei. however, very few could match chen fei¡¯s level of continuous production, especially seven furnaces of spirit snow pills in a single day. even those high-level alchemists would need a break. but chen fei hadn¡¯t rested and had completed seven furnaces of spirit snow pilis. his endurance was truly remarkable! before the counter, chen fei waved his hand with a smile. despite feeling tired, he was in a very pleasant mood because he had made money, and quite a lot of it. anyone would be happy in his shoes. ¡°please accept this task for me, and i¡¯ll come to refine it tomorrow!¡± chen fei pointed to a task on the list. it was a task to refine six spirit snow pills, and he had noticed it in the morning. now that no one had taken it, he wanted to secure it. if it weren¡¯t for the fact that only one task could be accepted at a time, chen fei would have wanted to take on all the tasks to refine spirit snow pills. ¡°of course, young master!¡± qin jinglan responded with a smile upon hearing that chen fei would return tomorrow. after bidding farewell to qin jinglan, chen fei left the alliance¡¯s headquarters. standing at the entrance of the alliance, he gazed at the sky. the city was still bustling as the evening lights came on. however, the sense of carefree revelry that used to fill the air had diminished significantly. the divine flame sect had a significant impact on immortal cloud city and had a profound effect on chen fei as well. but now, it seemed that the influence was leaning more towards the positive side. chen fei needed to absorb all these positive impacts and rapidly enhance his own strength. originally, according to estimates, it would take chen fei several months to open another cultivation aperture, and reaching the mid-level of the aperture tempering realm would require at least a decade. but now that the entire immortal cloud sword sect had launched into action, and with an ample supply of spirit snow pills, chen fei could greatly compress this period of time. moreover, he had some insight into simplifying various cultivation techniques that had been a bit troublesome before. a smile played at the corners of chen fei¡¯s mouth as he vanished from the spot. after some time had passed, chen fei returned to his sect. he had sold a few spirit snow pills, exchanged them for silver, and recharged his panel. the amount of silver on chen fei¡¯s panel was now quite substantial. ¡°organize the dragon suppressing elephant technique!¡± inside a secret room, chen fei issued the command to his panel. since obtaining the dragon suppressing elephant technique and its subsequent cultivation techniques, chen fei had tried to organize them on his own, but the results were less than ideal. chen fei didn¡¯t expect to complete what dragon-elephant true immortal had been unable to achieve for many years in such a short time. his intention was merely to see if he could slightly reduce the cost of organizing the panel. however, it was clear that the result of chen fei¡¯s efforts was not very valuable in the eyes of the panel. the taels for organizing remained unchanged. after all, even if he organized it incorrectly, he could still cultivate the technique, at most causing a misalignment in his cultivation but not making it impossible to proceed. because there was only one correct answer, and without actual cultivation, one would never know if the arrangement was correct. the panel, on the other hand, would provide the correct answer directly, making a significant difference. the amount spent on organizing the technique was insignificant compared to the vast and complex dragon suppressing elephant technique fragments. ¡°dragon suppressing elephant technique organization in progress¡­ organization successful!¡± as the text on the panel blinked, a technique appeared in chen fei¡¯s mind. he sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and carefully digested the content of the technique. it took more than an hour before chen fei let out a slow breath and slowly opened his eyes. ¡°the part for spirit suppression is complete, but the part for soul suppression has only some cultivation methods, and the rest is just the creator¡¯s deductions and theories.¡± chen fei furrowed his brow slightly. he hadn¡¯t expected that such a powerful technique would still be considered an incomplete work in the end. perhaps the one who created the dragon suppressing elephant technique had perfected it afterward, but it wasn¡¯t recorded on this piece of animal skin, leaving later generations with only this semi-finished product. chen fei¡¯s expression gradually relaxed. incomplete is incomplete, but at least the part for spirit suppression was absolutely complete, and there were no problems in cultivating it. even the part for soul suppression could be cultivated. when chen fei reached a certain level, he might be able to deduce the remaining parts himself. ¡°new technique discovered. spend 1.5 million taels to simplify the dragon suppressing elephant technique¡¯s spirit suppression part?¡± another prompt appeared on the panel, and when chen fei saw the simplified amount, he breathed a sigh of relief. one and a half million taels were certainly a considerable sum, and a few days ago, chen fei might have hesitated. but now, with the efficiency of obtaining spirit snow pills greatly increased due to the conflict between the two sects, chen fei might be able to accumulate this amount in less than a month. so, should i try recharging elemental stones into the panel?¡± chen fei hesitated for a moment, holding an elemental stone in his hand. when the panel first prompted him, he refused because his main source of income at the time was ordinary elixirs. he was afraid that if the panel consumed elemental stones, it might disdain silver taels, which would be a problem for him. however, now that chen fei¡¯s main income had shifted from ordinary elixirs to spirit pills, flying ascent pills had become secondary in value compared to spirit snow pills. there was also another critical reason: chen fei¡¯s frequent exchanges for silver had started to seem very strange. who would exchange for so much silver, and it would be inconvenient to use too. it would draw too much attention. nobody had noticed this yet, but as chen fei continued to exchange, even if he concealed his identity while doing so, it would eventually attract unnecessary trouble. considering this, chen fei decided to change his way of making money and try storing elemental stones. relative to silver taels, the number of elemental stones wouldn¡¯t attract the attention of others, as it was perfectly normal for aperture tempering realm cultivators to use elemental energy. however, using silver taels instead of elemental stones was quite odd. after some contemplation, chen fei¡¯s elemental stone disappeared, and the panel slightly flickered. below the stored amount, there was an additional quantity of elemental stones. the panel¡¯s grid representing silver coins remained intact and didn¡¯t disappear. chen fei tried continuing to store silver taels and found that it was still possible. the panel hadn¡¯t removed the use of silver taels because the option for elemental stones had been added. clearly, the concerns chen fei had earlier about the panel hadn¡¯t materialized. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief. being able to use both methods provided him with more options. after selling spirit snow pills, he no longer needed to carry silver taels to exchange; he could simply sell elemental stones. ¡°save money, and then simplify the dragon suppressing elephant technique (spirit suppression).¡± chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness resonated with the cultivation method of the dragon suppressing elephant technique as he began to attempt to cultivate it.. Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: Someone from the Divine Flame Sect chapter 269: someone from the divine flame sect translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation it must be said that chen fei¡¯s insight had indeed significantly improved compared to the past. initially, the part about body suppression in the dragon suppressing elephant technique and controlling the body was beyond his reach due to issues with his vital energy. back then, chen fei couldn¡¯t even understand this part, let alone the cultivation method. it seemed like an impossible dream to cultivate it. however, with the spirit suppression part of it, chen fei not only understood it but had entered a state of harmony with it during his practice. within his sea of consciousness, his core soul energy vibrated at a special frequency and gradually sank into his physical body, linking up with the dragon-elephant¡¯s physical aspects. core soul energy nourished the physical body, while the body¡¯s vitality replenished the core soul energy! the body and core soul energy were two separate components of the physical being, but as the dragon suppressing elephant technique operated, chen fei suddenly perceived a direct connection between the two. of course, there had always been a connection before, given that they were part of the same body. but then, it felt like they had become one. of course, the degree of fusion at that time was still somewhat low, but chen fei could sense the enormous potential within it. as long as he continued to cultivate the part related to the spirit suppression, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy could become not only stronger but also more resilient, and his physical body could continue to grow. using core soul energy as the new driving force, he could further explore the depths of his physical body, which already surpassed those of other aperture tempering realm cultivators in profound ways. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but think of the dragon suppressing elephant true immortal. even though he has been deceased for such a long time, his physical body remains incorruptible, clearly having pushed his physical body¡¯s development to an unimaginable degree. a night passed in silence, and chen fei was completely immersed in the cultivation of the dragon suppressing elephant. since he had just started learning the techniques, and given chen fei¡¯s current comprehension, this night¡¯s cultivation left him deeply engrossed. the feeling of the unity of the physical body and the mind, that sense of oneness, made chen fei involuntarily sink into it. whether it was the zhongyuan sword or the soaring heaven technique, neither could give chen fei this sensation. it¡¯s not that the zhongyuan sword was inadequate; rather, it¡¯s that the level of the dragon suppressing elephant technique is undoubtedly much higher. early the next morning, chen fei spent some time refining the herbs that chi defeng had delivered into flying ascent pills, increasing the proficiency of the formula for spirit snow pills. then, chen fei, along with chi defeng, arrived at immortal cloud city together. ¡°for the next period of time, 1 will stay in immortal cloud city,¡± chen fei said to chi defeng in the courtyard of immortal cloud city. with the current high volume of tasks from the alchemist alliance, chen fei would undoubtedly be here every day. rather than having chi defeng and himself running back and forth, it made more sense to stay in immortal cloud city directly, which would save more time. as for the surplus of spiritual energy density in the sect¡¯s secret chamber, it had become somewhat irrelevant. it was time to start enjoying some abalone and seafood; there was no need to keep thinking about plain porridge and pickles. of course, in terms of safety, cultivating within the sect was undoubtedly safer. however, chen fei was now at the aperture tempering realm, not in seclusion, and he was not at a critical juncture of breaking through to a new realm, so the environmental requirements weren¡¯t that high. ¡°1 would even welcome you staying here for a few more days!¡± chi defeng chuckled. recently, there had been a lot of turmoil in immortal cloud city, and chen fei¡¯s willingness to stay here was a relief to chi defeng. this way, they wouldn¡¯t have to travel back and forth between the primordial sword sect and immortal cloud city, reducing the potential dangers of the journey. chi defeng had heard about various incidents occurring outside immortal cloud city recently. chen fei nodded slightly and disappeared into the courtyard. chi defeng watched in the direction of the main gate, a smile on his face. who could have imagined that the person who once needed to buy basic secret techniques from him in the hidden market in pingyin county would have grown to this extent. thinking back to those scenes of selling secret techniques, chi defeng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head slightly. at that time, he had made quite a profit. chen fei crossed the street and arrived at the residence of the alchemist alliance, beginning his work on refining for the day. a night of cultivation not only didn¡¯t leave chen fei feeling exhausted, but his spirit and energy were even more heightened. the consumption of core soul energy yesterday seemed to have disappeared like a wisp of smoke. qin jinglan handed over the jade box and gave chen fei a discreet look, wearing a smile as she slowly exited the alchemy room. chen fei sat cross-legged, opening the jade boxes one by one and inspecting the spirit herbs, finding no issues. today would be another day of bountiful harvest of silver taels. the mysteries of the spirit suppression technique had been briefly experienced by chen fei last night. although he was not progressing slowly, as time went on, he would inevitably encounter a situation similar to that of the soaring heaven technique, where the rate of comprehension would slow down, and he might even reach a standstill, requiring time to polish his understanding. with bad luck, one could spend their entire life without fully comprehending it. this was a common occurrence for many martial artists. chen fei didn¡¯t want to be in that situation, so he aimed to earn enough elemental stones as quickly as possible to simplify the spirit suppression technique. this would be his most important task for the foreseeable future. once he cultivated the dragon suppressing elephant to a higher level, chen fei¡¯s combat strength would undoubtedly increase significantly. after all, the most crucial component of chen fei¡¯s current strength was the dragon suppressing elephant. due to the limitations of his cultivation base, chen fei was naturally at a disadvantage compared to aperture tempering realm practitioners who had opened a dozen or more apertures. even if those practitioners had weaker understanding of their own techniques, they would still be more proficient in them. therefore, chen fei didn¡¯t hold an advantage in terms of his cultivation level and comprehension of techniques. only by further strengthening his physical body, which already surpassed others at the same level, could he gain a true advantage. of course, this didn¡¯t mean that chen fei would neglect the zhongyuan sword and the soaring heaven technique. chen fei would diligently practice all techniques, but by simplifying the spirit suppression technique, he could accelerate his strength¡¯s improvement. immortal cloud city was in a state of turmoil now. although the primordial sword sect hadn¡¯t encountered any issues yet, it was only a matter of time before they were drawn into the chaos. unless the primordial sword sect was willing to move away from immortal cloud city, but that was easier said than done. setting up the fire and placing the spirit herbs one by one into the alchemy furnace, it didn¡¯t take long for the fragrance of medicinal herbs to fill the alchemy room. chen fei¡¯s mental focus was on the changes in the medicinal properties inside the furnace, his expression calm and composed. half an hour quickly passed, and with a loud sound as the furnace lid opened, the first batch of spirit snow pills was successfully refined. chen fei poured the pills into a jade tray, and four translucent spirit snow pills rolled around. a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. he had started the day off well. taking one of the pills and stowing it away in his pocket, chen fei activated the mechanism, and the door to the alchemy room opened. qin jinglan walked in. seeing the three spirit snow pills on the jade tray, a smile appeared on qin jinglan¡¯s face. the refining process continued from morning until evening, and chen fei didn¡¯t even have lunch. today¡¯s results were still outstanding. out of six batches, five produced four spirit snow pills each, so chen fei obtained a total of five spirit snow pills today. such results were astonishing, and if anyone within the alchemist alliance knew about it, it would undoubtedly create a stir. however, no one would believe that chen fei could have such a high success rate in pill refinement. at most, they would think that chen fei had incredible endurance and stability to continuously complete tasks like this and accumulate a substantial amount of alliance contribution points. for fifteen consecutive days, with results ranging from six to seven batches to as little as one to two batches, chen fei refined spirit snow pills in the alchemist alliance every day. each day, chen fei would change his identity and sell one or two pills at various shops in immortal cloud city in exchange for elemental stones. recently, the shops in immortal cloud city had shown a great interest in this type of pill, and they were buying it at a rate of one elemental stone per pill. as for purchasing, one elemental stone could no longer buy a single spirit snow pill. this meant that the price of spirit snow pills had increased. not only spirit snow pills but any elixir that could aid in cultivation had seen a significant price hike. when war arrives, anything that can be converted into power will become expensive. in fifteen days, the number of elemental stones in chen fei¡¯s account reached fifty. chen fei didn¡¯t hesitate and directly simplified the spirit suppression technique. ¡°spirit suppression simplification in progress¡­ simplification successful¡­ spirit suppression -> body suppression!¡± in the courtyard, chen fei looked at the simplification result, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his face. fifty elemental stones in just fifteen days were beyond imagination. considering the current situation, chen fei might continue to reap benefits for a long time. as for the spirit snow pills he would obtain in the future, chen fei would start consuming them directly. after all, his cultivation realm was the ultimate goal. with this pace, chen fei¡¯s speed in opening apertures would be exceptionally fast. in the aperture tempering realm, apart from the time required for apertures to accumulate vital energy, another key factor that affected a martial artist¡¯s efficiency in opening apertures was whether their core soul energy could control the apertures. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had already reached a level equivalent to that of a martial artist with over a dozen open apertures when he initially broke through. therefore, he didn¡¯t have to worry about the issue of aperture control in the short term. as long as there was an ample supply of elixirs, chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed would be extremely rapid! in the blink of an eye, another ten days had passed. *clank, clank, clank!* the qianyuan sword floated in front of chen fei. after fully consuming the gold sky stone, the qianyuan sword had finally reached its critical point and began its transformation today. *buzz, buzz, buzz!* ripples emanated from the qianyuan sword, spreading outwards, and a deep and profound aura surged from the sword. *clang! a sword cry rang out, and a sword energy shot up into the sky. radiance began at the hilt of the sword and flowed to the tip of the qianyuan sword, then the brilliance completely converged into the sword¡¯s body. the qianyuan sword had officially ascended to the status of a spiritual sword! chen fei held the qianyuan sword, feeling the spiritual fluctuations coming from the sword¡¯s body, and a smile appeared on his face. his strength was still accumulating, and chen fei was making progress nearly every day. this rate of improvement would be considered inconceivable by other aperture tempering realm martial artists. meanwhile, outside the primordial sword sect, a figure arrived at the mountain gate, wearing a straw hat and exuding a mysterious and cold aura. ¡°who goes there!¡± a patrolling disciple happened to pass by and noticed the figure in front of the mountain gate. he asked in a stern voice. ¡°i am wu hongwen of the divine flame sect, here to pay my respects to the primordial sword sect!¡± the figure replied, lifting their head. the voice was somewhat high-pitched and initially not very loud, but within moments, it had passed half of the mountain gate and spread further inward. the patrolling disciple¡¯s expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly transmitted the information inward with a hint of panic.. Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: Sealing Divine Technique chapter 270: sealing divine technique translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the sudden arrival of the divine flame sect stirred up emotions within the primordial sword sect. in the past, the immortal cloud sword sect had been the dominant force, with everyone looking up to them. but now, with the division into two sects, it became evident that a significant alignment issue had arisen. naturally, the primordial sword sect had contemplated this matter, as it was inevitable and couldn¡¯t be avoided. therefore, the primordial sword sect had already done some mental preparation. however, when the divine flame sect¡¯s representatives arrived, it still made people uneasy to some extent. this was a subconscious reaction when facing a much stronger force than oneself. because a mishandling of the situation could lead to a great disaster, it was easy for people to feel anxious. inside the main hall of the primordial sword sect, the elders were lined up on both sides, and qu qingsheng sat in the high seat, looking down at wu hongwen. wu hongwen¡¯s cultivation was not exceptional; he was only at the early stage of the aperture tempering realm. however, at this moment, despite being under the scrutiny of more than ten peers of the same level, he showed no signs of discomfort. ¡°i wonder why your sect has sent you here. what is the purpose?¡± qu qingsheng asked wu hongwen with a solemn tone. ¡°an alliance, to jointly resist the brutal rule of the immortal cloud sword sect over the years!¡± wu hongwen looked at qu qingsheng, his voice sharp. upon hearing wu hongwen¡¯s voice, many elders in the hall furrowed their brows slightly. wu hongwen¡¯s aura, combined with his voice, easily brought to mind a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike at any moment. ¡°the actions of the immortal cloud sword sect over the years cannot be described as brutal,¡± qu qingsheng said, shaking his head slightly. this was a truthful statement. although the immortal cloud sword sect was overbearing, it still offered some benefits to the surrounding sects. most of the time, the immortal cloud sword sect treated the neighboring sects as subordinate sects and called upon them when they needed assistance. it was because of this that these sects hadn¡¯t considered leaving the area and establishing their own sects elsewhere. the resources around immortal cloud city were abundant, but if there was no room to survive and prosper, even abundant resources wouldn¡¯t keep the sects from leaving and seeking opportunities elsewhere. ¡°perhaps it was acceptable in the past, but in the future, the immortal cloud sword sect will undoubtedly consolidate all resources and cultivate new combined aperture tempering realm experts within its ranks. at that time, do you think, sect leader qu, that the other sects will still have room to develop?¡± a cold smile appeared on wu hongwen¡¯s face. qu qingsheng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. wu hongwen had pointed out some valid issues. from the recent actions of the immortal cloud sword sect, it was clear that they were eager for new talents within their sect, particularly combined aperture tempering realm experts who could succeed them. in this situation, the resources that were previously overlooked may gradually be reclaimed rather than shared with other sects. however, for such a situation to occur, it would require several years, and the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s aperture tempering realm experts would have to remain at their peak without further breakthroughs. ¡°sect leader qu, you probably also hope that the primordial sword sect can grow and even return to its former glory, right? but by staying under the immortal cloud sword sect, the primordial sword sect will have no hope,¡± wu hongwen said, locking eyes with qu qingsheng. he continued, ¡°and sect leader qu, are you not curious about how our divine flame sect has developed such strength over these years?¡± upon hearing these words, the expressions of many elders in the hall became serious. the conflict between the divine flame sect and the immortal cloud sword sect could be traced back many years, and determining right from wrong had become impossible. furthermore, the divine flame sect had been a strong sect in the past. the current grandeur with which the divine flame sect had returned led some to speculate whether they had recovered the sect¡¯s hidden treasures from the past and used them to develop secretly. ¡°if you are willing to speak, we will certainly listen attentively,¡± wu guangyin said solemnly from the side. ¡°if the primordial sword sect is willing to form an alliance, these secrets will naturally be shared with you,¡± wu hongwen added. as wu hongwen finished speaking and observed the changing expressions of those in the primordial sword sect, he suddenly changed the topic, saying, ¡°but i¡¯ll mention one thing only, and it won¡¯t hurt. have you heard of the strange heart realm?¡± ¡°strange heart realm?¡± wu hongwen of the divine flame sect had left half an hour ago, and after receiving the sect¡¯s message, chen fei rushed back from immortal cloud city, coming directly to feng xiupu¡¯s courtyard. ¡°well, the strange heart realm. the rise of the divine flame sect is closely related to the strange heart realm. however, the person didn¡¯t go into detail, only mentioning that if we are willing to form an alliance, they can take us to explore the strange heart realm,¡± feng xiupu said with a slight frown, speaking in a low voice. ¡°do our sect members have any knowledge of the strange heart realm?¡± chen fei asked quietly. chen fei was familiar with the strange heart realm himself; he had been maintaining a pattern of entering it for about ten days once in a while to temper his mental power. however, as chen fei had broken through to the aperture tempering realm, the intangible contamination in the strange heart realm had become much less effective on him. therefore, the tempering effect was far less pronounced than when he was in the visceral tempering realm. but from this, it could also be seen that reaching the aperture tempering realm provided a foundation for freely moving within the strange heart realm without having to rely on the heart candle. this reduced the time constraints considerably. chen fei had thought about exploring the strange heart realm on his own during his visits, but he ultimately dismissed the idea. back when he was in the visceral tempering realm, he and si yuanhai had embarked on a long-distance journey to rescue him. at that time, they felt that the strange heart realm was eerie and mysterious, and they could vaguely sense danger coming from a distance. now that he had reached the aperture tempering realm, although he had the foundation to move freely within the strange heart realm, he dared not venture recklessly. the more he sensed danger from afar, the less he dared to take risks. certainly, there are likely many secrets within the strange heart realm, and perhaps some valuable treasures, but the danger is very real. chen fei¡¯s strength was steadily increasing, and there was no need for him to take risks within the strange heart realm. ¡°our sect has some records about the strange heart realm, but they are not comprehensive. even the rumored strange tamers cannot claim to have a deep understanding of the strange heart realm,¡± feng xiupu replied, shaking his head. chen fei furrowed his brow and pondered. the divine flame sect had deliberately mentioned the strange heart realm, suggesting that they had gained significant knowledge or resources from it. chen fei suddenly recalled his encounter with shi xueqin from the divine flame sect. he remembered that when shi xueqin first saw si yuanhai, her expression had undergone a significant transformation. this change was more akin to a display of greed, a deep desire for si yuanhai¡¯s unique constitution. si yuanhai¡¯s constitution was directly related to the strange heart realm, and it seemed that the divine flame sect was making significant moves in that realm to garner such interest. ii so, what will be our sect¡¯s stance towards the divine flame sect in the future?¡± chen fei asked. when two tigers fight, one will get injured. but clearly, both of these fierce tigers didn¡¯t want any bystanders and required others to join their side to feel secure. ¡°we won¡¯t give a direct response to the divine flame sect, but our sect will most likely stand with the immortal cloud sword sect,¡± feng xiupu replied in a hushed tone. chen fei nodded slightly, finding this decision to be reasonable. after all, they had been this way for many years. the immortal cloud sword sect had only been weakened, not completely defeated. moreover, the primordial sword sect was very close to the immortal cloud sword sect. if they were to lean toward the divine flame sect, they would likely face the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s anger first. ¡°the divine flame sect has also sent people to other sects, and most responses have been ambiguous, but they seem to lean toward the immortal cloud sword sect,¡± feng xiupu added. each sect had its own channels of information, so when the divine flame sect¡¯s emissaries came to persuade them to form an alliance, everyone learned about it immediately, including the immortal cloud sword sect. therefore, as soon as the emissaries of the divine flame sect left, wu guangyin went to the immortal cloud sword sect to explain the situation. early the next morning, news of the divine flame sect¡¯s lobbying efforts among various sects had already spread throughout immortal cloud city. as people discussed and speculated on what the divine flame sect¡¯s next move might be, another piece of news came to light. the divine flame sect had begun recruiting rogue cultivators from all the surrounding areas, particularly those at the aperture tempering realm. as long as these cultivators were willing to join the divine flame sect, they would be provided with half of the aperture tempering realm cultivation technique, and if they achieved certain accomplishments, the entire technique would be taught to them. this cultivation technique was none other than the sealing divine technique. the sealing divine technique opened up eighty-three acupoints, and if a rogue cultivator chose to cultivate it, it would only consume a small amount of their vital energy, causing no significant harm to their vitality. moreover, if they joined the divine flame sect and accomplished significant feats, they might even have the chance to learn the sect¡¯s foundational technique, the divine flame scripture. this news sent shockwaves throughout the region. rogue cultivators¡¯ greatest dilemma, aside from resources, was finding suitable cultivation techniques. many sects viewed rogue cultivators with caution. for example, while the immortal cloud sword sect occasionally accepted rogue cultivators at the aperture tempering realm, the treatment and benefits they received were nowhere near what the sect¡¯s disciples enjoyed. the cultivation technique provided to rogue cultivators was a technique that opened seventy-five acupoints, and even if they mastered it, they would only reach the late aperture tempering realm. in contrast, the sealing divine technique directly opened eighty-three acupoints, surpassing even the cultivation techniques passed down by the current primordial sword sect. the zhongyuan sword technique, when mastered, only opened eighty acupoints, leaving members of the primordial sword sect with mixed feelings. this enticement naturally stirred the hearts of rogue cultivators who were struggling due to their lack of suitable cultivation techniques. as for the divine flame sect¡¯s foundational technique, the divine flame scripture, the number of acupoints it opened remained unknown, but it was undoubtedly the sect¡¯s most top-tier inheritance. for non-core disciples, it was impossible to catch a glimpse of its true essence. however, this time, the divine flame sect had decided to reveal it. most rogue cultivators wouldn¡¯t necessarily rush to the divine flame sect solely for the divine flame scripture, as they understood that significant accomplishments were at the discretion of the divine flame sect itself. joining the sect wasn¡¯t about trying to deceive them; otherwise, it would surely lead to a backlash from rogue cultivators. rogue cultivators sought to strengthen themselves, not to become victims of deceit. thus, the divine flame sect had no reason to engage in dishonesty. with this news from the divine flame sect, emotions ran high, and many rogue cultivators were drawn to the idea of joining the sect to obtain the sealing divine technique, even if the journey came with risks.. Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: Hard to Escape Death chapter 271: hard to escape death translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation some cultivators from hundreds of miles away, upon hearing the news, began moving towards the divine flame sect. their numbers weren¡¯t significant yet, but a trend was emerging. the response from the immortal cloud sword sect was quite direct. they immediately elevated the cultivation techniques of their own sect¡¯s cultivators to another level. the qilin technique opened up eighty-five aperture points, two more than the divine seal technique, essentially belonging to the same level of cultivation techniques. the qilin technique was originally a part of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s inheritance, albeit a relatively weaker one. under the pressure of the divine flame sect, the immortal cloud sword sect had no choice but to turn this inherited technique into something that their cultivators could practice. furthermore, in order to attract these cultivators, the immortal cloud sword sect improved the daily treatment for rogue cultivators who sought refuge with them. lately, they were refining various spirit herbs stored in their libraries into different elixirs, providing additional support for the daily needs of these cultivators, all within their capabilities. after all, if they didn¡¯t appease these rogue cultivators, who knew what kind of trouble might arise. for the immortal cloud sword sect, the goal of the next twenty years was to stabilize their own territory and produce another strong cultivator at the combined aperture tempering realm. with such a powerhouse, all their enemies would be paper tigers. however, if in these twenty years, they failed to produce a cultivator at the combined aperture tempering realm, the immortal cloud sword sect would likely become history. the grudge between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect had reached the point of no return. given any opportunity, either side would do whatever it took to annihilate the other. listening to these news within the alchemist alliance, chen fei remained silent. this scene was all too familiar, much like the money-burning battles of his previous life. in any world, as long as there were interests at stake, individuals would go all out to seize what benefited them the most. thus, some bystanders unexpectedly found themselves with newfound interests, such as these rogue cultivators or alchemists like chen fei. however, to obtain these benefits, one¡¯s own abilities needed to be exceptional. rogue cultivators needed to reach the aperture tempering, a realm that ordinary martial artists could only dream of reaching. alchemists, on the other hand, had to master the pinnacle of their craft. not every alchemist could produce four spirit snow pills in a single furnace. if they could only produce three, they would, at most, earn some hard-earned contribution points. moreover, alchemy itself was a mentally taxing endeavor, highly susceptible to fluctuations in one¡¯s state of mind. any slight misstep could lead to failure, as evidenced by the recent increase in tasks causing many alchemists to attempt but ultimately fail. the immortal cloud sword sect was now consuming an astonishing amount of elixirs every day. they were running short on alchemists, which is why they had to rely on the alchemist alliance. for instance, the alchemists of the primordial sword sect could only refine a few furnaces each month due to limited resources. the exchange of challenges between the two sects was far from over. after significantly improving the treatment of rogue cultivators, both sides directly established a bounty board for cultivators at the aperture tempering realmfrom the opposing sect. anyone who killed a cultivator at the combined aperture tempering realm from the opposing sect, with the value of the reward determined by their cultivation level, could directly claim a substantial reward. the rewards were so tempting that even chen fei couldn¡¯t help but feel enticed when he saw them. chen fei was already earning a considerable amount of elemental stones every day, and this temptation would be immense for other cultivators at the aperture tempering realm. however, despite being tempted, chen fei had no intention of taking action. the rewards were enticing, but the risks were astonishingly high. it was acceptable for members of the two sects to undertake these tasks since they were arch-enemies. but if cultivators from other sects accepted and completed these missions, it would bring direct trouble to their own sects. only a sect with deep internal hatred would be willing to engage in such mutually assured destruction. chen fei remained focused on his alchemy, paying no attention to the external affairs. at the same time, he diligently practiced various cultivation techniques. finally, his proficiency in the soaring heaven technique reached the level of mastery, addressing the shortcomings in his martial arts. compared to other cultivators at the early stage of the aperture tempering realm, chen fei¡¯s martial skills were now exceptional. in fact, his martial skills were even more outstanding than those of some rogue cultivators. as time passed, the confrontations between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect became increasingly frequent, with real battles occurring daily. the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s advantage lay in having a greater number of cultivators at the aperture tempering realm and body tempering realm compared to the divine flame sect, especially in the latter category. with such abundant resources, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s growth had been remarkable. if not for the sudden resurgence of the divine flame sect, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s strength would have continued to grow. but there were no ¡°ifs¡± in this situation. the current scenario called for intense combat, and any retreat would only allow the other side to gain more ground. as a result, casualties occurred daily, with the majority being body tempering realm cultivators. the other sects in immortal cloud city supported the immortal cloud sword sect but were cautious not to become deeply involved in the actual fighting. even when they participated, they did so with discretion. surviving in such circumstances required utmost caution. within the divine flame sect¡¯s mountain gate¡­ up to this day, over eighty percent of the sects within immortal cloud city are still supporting the immortal cloud sword sect. it seems that our previous attempts at persuasion were too mild.¡± ¡°they must think our divine flame sect is a push over!¡± ¡°let¡¯s make an example of a couple of them to show our strength; otherwise, they might forget how we operate!¡± ¡°what if it backfires and pushes them further towards the immortal cloud sword sect?¡± someone furrowed their brows and questioned. is there much of a difference from the current situation? some people are just naturally stubborn. without a little pressure, they won¡¯t see the reality!¡± ¡°alright! haven¡¯t we recently gained many rogue cultivators? let¡¯s assign these tasks to them!¡± ¡°start with the smaller sects, eliminate those with only one cultivator at the aperture tempering realm directly!¡± ¡°very well!¡± a cruel and ruthless aura permeated the surroundings. rogue cultivators, driven solely by self-interest, loved these kinds of opportunities. destroying sects presented enormous benefits, and these rogue cultivators were more than eager to participate. as a storm approached, many were filled with anxiety, but chen fei remained immersed in his alchemy, consuming elixirs, and practicing his techniques, leading a simple life. *buzz!* chen fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, and ripples of energy emanated from his surroundings. after a moment, the energy returned to calm, and chen fei slowly opened his eyes. sensing the newly opened third aperture point in his body, a faint smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. less than two months had passed since he opened the second aperture point. this speed exceeded that of most individuals in the immortal cloud sword sect who were fervently consuming spirit pills. this was partly because chen fei didn¡¯t have the same vital energy limitations and had ample control over his aperture points, thanks to his core soul energy. another reason was his physical resilience. due to the dragon suppressing elephant, chen fei didn¡¯t feel any burden from the quantity of elixirs he consumed. he practically consumed all the spirit snow pills he obtained each day. some days he took five or six pills, while on others, it might be just one or two. there was no noticeable accumulation or discomfort in his body over this extended period. now, the only limitation was the number of spirit snow pills he could acquire. otherwise, chen fei was curious to see how many spirit snow pills he could consume in a day with the combined effects of the dragon suppressing elephant and the spirit suppression part. ¡°at this rate, i might be able to open more than ten aperture points in a year.¡± chen fei stood up, gazing at the distant sky, his mind filled with various thoughts. ¡°perhaps even faster. the number of tasks may decrease slightly, but with the refinement of the spirit snow pill formula almost complete, the quantity of pills produced per furnace might change!¡± a glint of excitement flashed in chen fei¡¯s eyes. his figure flickered, and he headed towards immortal cloud city. today, in addition to advancing his cultivation, chen fei had come back to collect his custom-made scabbard. with the qianyuan sword now transformed into a spirit sword, chen fei had specially ordered a scabbard for it from the treasure depository. a good scabbard would better nurture the sword¡¯s spirituality. in the wilderness, chen fei moved nimbly, sensing his surroundings with his core soul energy, maintaining a vigilant stance. the area outside the city was more dangerous than before, with skirmishes occurring frequently. especially in recent times, some smaller sects had been directly annihilated, sending shivers down many people¡¯s spines. most believed that the divine flame sect was responsible for these actions, as the sects being destroyed were openly supporting the immortal cloud sword sect. however, some thought that the immortal cloud sword sect might be behind it, attempting to frame the divine flame sect and gain more support from other sects. their purpose was to frame the divine flame sect and further solidify support for the immortal cloud sword sect among other sects. despite most sects currently expressing support for the immortal cloud sword sect, this support often lacked wholehearted commitment. as a result, no one truly understood the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true intentions. ¡°hmm?¡± chen fei¡¯s sprinting figure suddenly came to a halt, his brows furrowing as he sensed something amiss ahead. he took a step back, about to retreat in another direction, when he felt an unsettling presence behind him as well. ¡°such a sensitive core soul energy. you truly live up to being the most outstanding disciple of the primordial sword sect in decades!¡± a figure seemed to materialize out of thin air in front of chen fei, locking onto him with an unhidden killing intent that pierced through his mental defenses. not only the person in front of him, but two others had also appeared behind him, effectively surrounding chen fei. the combined pressure from the three individuals spread throughout the surroundings as if a massive mountain were pressing down on chen fei, making him shiver in fear. chen fei¡¯s expression turned serious. these three were all at the aperture tempering realm, with the one in front of him only a step away from the mid-stage. their combined strength was the greatest threat he had faced so far. ¡°i have no grudges with any of you. we¡¯ve never met before. why must it come to this?¡± chen fei said in a deep voice. ¡°blame it on your outstanding abilities. by killing you, the primordial sword sect will feel the pain, and maybe they will make the right choice. doesn¡¯t that sound about right?¡± dong xiuzhi gazed at chen fei with a mocking smile, treating him as if he were already a dead man. with three cultivators at the aperture tempering realm and dong xiuzhi himself on the brink of mid-stage, they had the upper hand in numbers and cultivation. they believed it would be a straightforward task to surround and eliminate someone who had only recently broken through to the aperture tempering realm. even if dong xiuzhi alone could handle the situation, they had decided to act together to ensure there was no room for escape. this way, even if chen fei had any hidden abilities, he would find it nearly impossible to evade death.. Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Unbelievable chapter 272: unbelievable translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°engaging in violence may easily damage the harmony. if all of you are here for the sake of forming an alliance, i can go back and persuade them. i believe our sect will seriously consider it,¡± chen fei said with sincerity on his face. the divine flame sect seemed to have a high opinion of him, as they had directly approached three cultivators at the aperture tempering realm, with one of them even approaching the mid-stage of the realm. with such a lineup, let alone killing a martial artist who had just entered the aperture tempering realm, they could probably handle someone who had been at this level for over a decade without any problem. ¡°hahaha, do you really think that¡¯s possible?¡± zheng guangfei, who was in the rear, burst into laughter. killing the prodigies of such sects was the most exciting thing for zheng guangfei. as a wandering cultivator, what he hated most were these geniuses. they cultivated quickly, had abundant resources, unlike people like them, wandering cultivators who had to struggle and fight for every step. ¡°your goal is nothing more than wanting an alliance. killing me will only make it even less likely for the sect to ally with the divine flame sect. it¡¯s not worth it,¡± chen fei earnestly analyzed. ¡°whether we can form an alliance later is none of your concern. surrender now, and you might suffer less!¡± dong xiuzhi sneered, a dagger already appearing in his hand. the dagger emitted a sharp aura, and even from dozens of meters away, chen fei could clearly sense it. in the rear, zheng guangfei and the others also took out their respective spirit weapons. they no longer spoke and began to approach chen fei step by step. although it was a sure victory for three people to besiege a martial artist who had just entered the aperture tempering realm, they were still very cautious when it came to actual combat. even when hunting, a lion would use all its strength to catch a rabbit, let alone killing a cultivator at the same level as themselves. negligence and carelessness, ironically, are the greatest forms of irresponsibility towards oneself because your life is your own. this point was naturally clear to the three individuals who were once wandering cultivators. as the three approached, the smile on chen fei¡¯s face vanished. the qianyuan sword leaped into his hand, as if sensing the danger around. the qianyuan sword¡¯s blade vibrated violently, and a burst of sword intent swept in all directions. ¡°the sword is impressive, but the person wielding it isn¡¯t!¡± dong xiuzhi¡¯s eyes lit up slightly when he saw the qianyuan sword in chen fei¡¯s hand. the qianyuan sword, crafted using the perfect aperture realm sword essence technique, had just entered the spirit weapon level and was among the top-tier lower-grade spirit weapons. zheng guangfei licked his lips, his gaze on the qianyuan sword filled with greed. in his mind, he had already planned how to distribute this lower-grade spirit sword after killing chen fei. cultivators like them who followed the path of wandering cultivators didn¡¯t have access to high-quality spirit weapons, so seeing the qianyuan sword had immediately stirred their desires. even dong xiuzhi, who was on the verge of breaking into the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, felt a hint of greed for the qianyuan sword. the sword rose! sensing the change in the three¡¯s intentions, chen fei¡¯s inner energy suddenly trembled. the zhongyuan sword formation instantly expanded, enveloping dong xiuzhi and the other two. in the next moment, twenty sword pearls flashed within the sword formation, unleashing various sword techniques towards the three. the three felt a sudden weight in their bodies, and then several black sword lights appeared before their eyes. these sword lights were exceptionally sharp, and with the power of the qianyuan sword infused into them, they became even more formidable. dong xiuzhi and the others were astonished when they saw the sword lights. when they had come to besiege chen fei, they had naturally investigated all the information about him. the zhongyuan sword, the primary cultivation technique that chen fei practiced, seemed to have an extraordinary affinity with the zhongyuan sword itself. during his cultivation in the visceral tempering realm, it had taken him only a few months to comprehend the zhongyuan sword to an extremely profound level. with this skill, he had shone brightly within the immortal cloud sword sect, rising to the second position among the sect¡¯s true disciples. they had estimated the extent of chen fei¡¯s comprehension of the zhongyuan sword, speculating that he might have mastered it to a certain degree, allowing him to deploy the sword formation with some proficiency, which would already be quite remarkable. after all, the difficulty of cultivating techniques between the body tempering realm and the aperture tempering realm was incomparable. many martial artists in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm might spend decades just to reach a level of mastery in their chosen techniques. chen fei had cultivated the zhongyuan sword in the body tempering realm swiftly, and even in the aperture tempering realm, it would take at least a few years to achieve any significant progress. such a speed was already an incredibly terrifying level of comprehension efficiency. however, looking at the number of sword pearls within the sword formation now and the additional gravitational force exerted by the formation, it was evident that in just a few months, chen fei had achieved what would take many martial artists decades to accomplish. this level of prodigious comprehension was truly inconceivable. as the three individuals considered the speed at which they had initially cultivated their techniques, compared to chen fei, they felt like they were not even in the same league as martial artists. ¡°attack!¡± dong xiuzhi snorted coldly, suppressing the hint of envy in his heart. he swung his dagger, easily shattering the approaching sword pearls, turning them into drifting black elemental energy. while dong xiuzhi executed his actions cleanly, zheng guangfei and the others were slightly less efficient, but within a mere two breaths of time, they had destroyed all the sword pearls. twenty sword pearls could be highly threatening when directed at a single target. however, when they were dispersed, it became apparent that they were less effective against these aperture tempering realm martial artists. just as dong xiuzhi and the others shattered the sword pearls and were about to charge toward chen fei, they suddenly found that the shattered sword pearls had transformed into countless sword threads, blocking their every path. as the swords turned into threads, the power of the sword formation further elevated. chen fei¡¯s eyes gleamed faintly, his mental power operating at its peak, capturing everything in his sight in an eternal moment. even though they had been somewhat surprised by chen fei¡¯s displayed strength, at this moment, the three of them continued to block all possible escape routes, leaving no opportunity for chen fei to flee. chen fei narrowed his eyes slightly and took a step forward, appearing right in front of zheng guangfei. among the three, dong xiuzhi was the strongest, and the other two were not far behind in terms of cultivation level. to break through, it was only natural for chen fei to choose the other two. he chose zheng guangfei because the martial technique zheng guangfei displayed seemed to have a weaker defensive aspect. martial arts techniques each had their own characteristics, and it was challenging to be proficient in all aspects. being well-rounded could sometimes signify mediocrity because specialized techniques often outperformed in their respective areas. when they had shattered the sword pearls earlier, zheng guangfei had been slightly slower. now, surrounded by the sword threads, zheng guangfei¡¯s progress in breaking free was the slowest. in this situation, who else could chen fei choose but zheng guangfei? zheng guangfei was in the midst of shattering the sword threads, but the strength of the threads exceeded his expectations. they were resilient, sharp, and unceasing. zheng guangfei considered the situation. if he were facing chen fei alone at this moment, he might very well be trapped by the sword formation, and it was uncertain whether he would be able to break free and defeat chen fei afterward. ¡°be careful, don¡¯t let him escape!¡± dong xiuzhi shouted sternly upon seeing chen fei¡¯s actions. he also released a dazzling light from his dagger, dispersing the dense sword threads around him. just as dong xiuzhi was about to charge at chen fei, his body suddenly felt heavier, as if all the gravitational force within the sword formation had concentrated on him alone. dong xiuzhi¡¯s figure involuntarily paused for a moment. dong xiuzhi¡¯s perception was accurate; indeed, chen fei had directed all the immense power contained within the sword formation toward dong xiuzhi. as a result, zheng guangfei and the others now felt a sudden lightness in their bodies, and the discomforting weight had dissipated. however, during the heat of the battle, this abrupt shift in gravity left them somewhat uneasy. although the adjustment only took a moment, it was still necessary. chen fei approached zheng guangfei, activating both the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s body suppression and spirit suppression techniques simultaneously. immense power surged forth in an instant, causing slight ripples to appear in the air around chen fei¡¯s body. with a sweeping sword strike, a black streak shot into the sky and collided with zheng guangfei¡¯s blade. ¡°boom!¡± while zheng guangfei was struggling against the sword threads and adjusting to the changing gravity, he was suddenly struck by chen fei¡¯s sword. his eyes involuntarily widened. the sword threads and the shifting gravity were discomforts, inflicting no harm on zheng guangfei. however, feeling the tremendous force transmitted through the blade, zheng guangfei could no longer maintain his indifferent demeanor. ¡°bang!¡± zheng guangfei was utterly unable to maintain his form, and he was sent flying backward, smashing through several large trees before becoming embedded in the ground with a dull thud. dong xiuzhi and the others witnessing this scene couldn¡¯t help but be shaken. what kind of power was this? though the zhongyuan sword was extraordinary, chen fei hadn¡¯t even cultivated it to the pinnacle, and his current cultivation level had only reached the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. how could he possess such incredible strength? even chen fei himself was taken aback. while he had sensed his strength growing as he practiced the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s spirit suppression technique recently, there hadn¡¯t been a direct point of comparison until now. at this moment, a single sword strike had sent zheng guangfei flying so far that he couldn¡¯t even muster the strength to resist. back when he encountered dai fangxuan from the rain pavilion on the road to qin hai city, although the suppressing dragon elephant technique could subdue him, it hadn¡¯t been to such an exaggerated extent. chen fei turned to look at shi zhengwu standing beside him. shi zhengwu felt a slight tremor in his heart for some reason, and an inexplicable sense of dread crept up from the depths of his soul. chen fei had given them one shock after another, and it was becoming too much. the attempt to besiege him from the beginning of this encounter had already gone awry. even though it was supposed to be three against one, they hadn¡¯t even managed to get close to him. instead, it appeared as if chen fei had single-handedly surrounded all three of them. chen fei glanced at shi zhengwu, his figure flashed, and he sprinted towards the distance. if it had just been shi zhengwu and zheng guangfei, chen fei probably wouldn¡¯t have run. although he couldn¡¯t guarantee that he could directly overpower the two of them, he was certain that he wouldn¡¯t be the one fleeing in the end. however, there was still dong xiuzhi behind them, whose cultivation was about to break through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. even with chen fei¡¯s immense strength, facing all three of them in a siege would be too challenging. seeing chen fei¡¯s incredible power, the three of them would likely avoid a direct confrontation and instead focus on avoiding a head-on battle. they knew they couldn¡¯t kill chen fei for sure, and there was a risk involved. in such a situation, chen fei¡¯s best option was to run. his figure turned into an afterimage as he executed the soaring heaven technique to its utmost, disappearing from the sight of dong xiuzhi and the others in the blink of an eye.. Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Breaking the Situation chapter 273: breaking the situation translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°soaring heaven technique?¡± as chen fei departed, the zhongyuan sword formation had already dissipated. dong xiuzhi recalled chen fei¡¯s agility moments ago, his brows furrowing. the swiftness of his escape left no room for pursuit. the depth of the zhongyuan sword technique was beyond expectations. chen fei¡¯s colossal strength caught them off guard. coupled with his current agility, it was nothing short of astonishing. what kind of innate talent was this? chen fei had only broken through to the aperture tempering realm a few months ago, not even a full year, yet he possessed so many techniques. dong xiuzhi knew that both the zhongyuan sword and soaring heaven technique were heritage techniques of the primordial sword sect, each profound and extremely challenging to cultivate. for most cultivators with slightly lower comprehension and aptitude, achieving such mastery would take decades. dong xiuzhi acknowledged his own talent wasn¡¯t lacking, but when he compared the techniques he currently possessed with chen fei¡¯s mastery of the zhongyuan sword, the difference was humiliating. moreover, chen fei¡¯s tremendous strength was perplexing. as far as the existing complete heritage of the primordial sword sect was concerned, there seemed to be no such technique. where did he obtain it? ¡°dong, shall we continue to pursue?¡± shi zhengwu asked, looking at dong xiuzhi with a serious tone. ¡°we won¡¯t catch up. there are too few experts in agility among us wandering cultivators.¡± dong xiuzhi glanced at zheng guangfei, who was approaching with a grimace. zheng guangfei excelled in speed, but letting him chase after chen fei alone might result in a situation where they ended up killing each other. considering chen fei¡¯s displayed combat prowess just now, if zheng guangfei were to somehow catch up to chen fei, he¡¯d probably end up being pinned to the ground and completely powerless to resist. with this in mind, dong xiuzhi couldn¡¯t help but sigh. for wandering cultivators, having access to a somewhat complete set of techniques was already a stroke of luck. unlike these sects, where techniques were provided as part of a package deal. the three sets of inheritances from the primordial sword sect, although individually not as good as the techniques currently being rewarded to wandering cultivators by the divine flame sect and immortal cloud sword sect, had the advantage of being compatible. you could choose to practice zhongyuan sword or giant spirit sword for offense, and for defense or evasion, you could opt for soaring heaven technique. in just this regard, it was far better than what wandering cultivators had access to. zheng guangfei arrived in front of dong xiuzhi and the others but didn¡¯t know what to say. being swept away by a fellow cultivator at the same level who had just entered the aperture tempering realm was embarrassing no matter how you looked at it. what made it worse was that when they were surrounding chen fei earlier, he had been boasting, and now he was left with a minor injury from a single strike of chen fei¡¯s sword. the feeling was just unbearable. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered for a moment, and he realized that dong xiuzhi¡¯s group hadn¡¯t caught up to him. a smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on his face. with soaring heaven technique, he could both attack and defend, and that was precisely the reason why chen fei had been so eager to simplify it back when he had first acquired it. now, he was reaping the rewards directly. if his movement techniques couldn¡¯t shake off the three pursuers, it would eventually come down to a direct confrontation. chen fei had only recently opened three apertures, and the strength of his sword formation couldn¡¯t be maintained for extended periods. even though the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s tremendous power could be sustained for a bit longer, without the support of the sword formation, chen fei¡¯s margin for error was too low. if he sustained even minor injuries in the end, it could lead to a vicious cycle, potentially resulting in his death. at most, he might take one of them down before succumbing. however, if he ended up dead himself, what would be the meaning of the others dying? to be alive is to have various possibilities! chen fei took a slightly detouring route and returned to the sect, where he truthfully reported his encounter to the sect leader, qu qingsheng. upon hearing chen fei¡¯s account, qu qingsheng¡¯s heart was filled with anger, but ultimately, he sighed helplessly. the sorrow of the weak. even though the primordial sword sect had so many cultivators in the aperture tempering realm, they were still considered weak in comparison to the divine flame sect. the two sides¡¯ strengths were not on the same level. the divine flame sect had attempted to have chen fei surrounded, but the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t retaliate in the same way against the divine flame sect, as it would mean directly opposing them. if they did so, the happiest party would be the immortal cloud sword sect, as it would mean the primordial sword sect and immortal cloud sword sect were completely tied together. in that case, the best option for the primordial sword sect would be to collectively move into the immortal cloud sword sect and become an integral part of it to ensure their safety. otherwise, if the divine flame sect sought revenge, the primordial sword sect would have no power to resist. simply put, one person like jian sheng, would be enough to annihilate the entire primordial sword sect, and there would be very few survivors. merging with the immortal cloud sword sect, however, would mean severing the primordial sword sect¡¯s heritage completely. perhaps in the short term, the immortal cloud sword sect would allow the primordial sword sect to retain some autonomy. but as time passed, the primordial sword sect¡¯s influence would gradually diminish, until nothing remained. in the current situation, there was no urgency to this extent. because the primary target of the divine flame sect remained the immortal cloud sword sect, not the other sects. ¡°if there¡¯s no urgent matter, it might be safer for you to stay within the sect,¡± qu qingsheng looked at chen fei and whispered. clearly, the sect¡¯s members were attacked by others, and they knew who the enemy was, but they couldn¡¯t intervene, leaving sect leader qu qingsheng feeling uneasy. ¡°sect leader, there¡¯s no need to worry. 1¡¯11 be careful on my own,¡± chen fei replied softly. his purpose in reporting the situation wasn¡¯t to have the sect act on his behalf; the primordial sword sect currently lacked the strength for that. he simply hoped that his fellow disciples would be more cautious. the members of the divine flame sect might not be able to make another attempt on chen fei this time, and the likelihood of them doing so would be much lower unless a cultivator in the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm with exceptional speed came forward. among the loose cultivators, individuals with this level of cultivation and exceptional speed were extremely rare. furthermore, the main targets of the divine flame sect were still focused on the immortal cloud sword sect. seeing chen fei¡¯s firm attitude, qu qingsheng didn¡¯t try to persuade him further, only advising him to be safe. after chen fei left, qu qingsheng summoned the other elders and explained chen fei¡¯s situation. the other elders of the primordial sword sect were infuriated but had no choice. stepping forward now meant that they wouldn¡¯t be able to pull back later. merging with the immortal cloud sword sect seemed secure on the surface, but it might also mean that the primordial sword sect would be at the forefront during the final charge. chen fei found feng xiupu and cautioned him to be careful. feng xiupu advised chen fei to stay within the sect, where it was still safe for now. however, when chen fei displayed his soaring heaven technique, feng xiupu had nothing more to say. he couldn¡¯t help but feel that in terms of mastery of the soaring heaven technique, chen fei was now almost on par with him. yet feng xiupu had been practicing the technique for many years, while chen fei had only just started not long ago. at this moment, feng xiupu suddenly felt what it was like for those who used to be on the same level as chen fei, watching him surpass them. ¡°don¡¯t get too proud. the path of martial arts is a continuous journey. if you don¡¯t advance, you¡¯ll fall behind. you need to work even harder!¡± feng xiupu said in a solemn tone. chen fei looked at feng xiupu with a somewhat wry smile. it seemed like only his master could say such things to him now. others didn¡¯t have the authority to do so. half an hour later, chen fei appeared in immortal cloud city. this time, chen fei deliberately took a longer route. he had decided that from now on, he would take a more circuitous path when traveling to and from the sect to avoid being tracked and ambushed. of course, the most crucial aspect was to strive for an improvement in his cultivation. in this chaotic situation, everyone was caught up in it, and many times they had no choice but to act. to break free from this situation, one needed to have exceptional strength. however, the improvement of cultivation in the visceral tempering realm was often accomplished through the accumulation of time. that¡¯s why the threat faced by the immortal cloud sword sect had given chen fei the opportunity to progress rapidly. chen fei¡¯s current strength was still far from sufficient. if he were stronger, he could have kept all three of those assailants at the scene and shifted the blame onto the immortal cloud sword sect. alchemy and cultivation took up every minute of chen fei¡¯s time. after a month, chen fei opened another acupoint, bringing the total to four. at the same time, he exchanged his contributions for the alchemist alliance¡¯s cultivation technique, the thousand thread technique, from its third to fifth levels. chen fei now had a considerable number of contribution points at his disposal. the thousand thread technique, which had seemed out of reach in the past, could now be easily obtained. ordinarily, even just exchanging for aging medicinal herbs couldn¡¯t consume the ever-increasing number of contribution points that chen fei possessed. another month passed, and chen fei¡¯s aperture acupoints reached five, a level of cultivation progress that an ordinary wandering cultivator might take over a decade or even more than twenty years to achieve. simultaneously, as he continued to crazily refine flying ascent pills and improved his proficiency in the pill formula, he achieved perfection in the formula for snow spirit pills, reaching a point where there was no room for further improvement. within the alchemist alliance, chen fei accepted a task to refine two batches of snow spirit pills. inspecting the spiritual herbs, setting up the fire, and every step of the pill refining process, chen fei carried them out methodically. to an observer, it might seem no different from his previous attempts at pill refining, but if a master alchemist were present, they would discern a subtle difference. this difference was a sense of complete mastery. calm and unhurried, every detail of refining the snow spirit pills was displayed clearly in chen fei¡¯s hands. though the process appeared intricate, it was a pleasure to behold when watching chen fei work. even those who knew nothing about alchemy could tell that chen fei¡¯s actions indicated he had reached the pinnacle of expertise in refining snow spirit pills. half an hour later, the lid of the pill furnace opened, and an even richer medicinal fragrance wafted out than before. chen fei placed four snow spirit pills into a porcelain dish and observed the faint pill patterns that had appeared on them. the proficiency in refining snow spirit pills at the perfect mastery level was about to produce snow spirit pills with pill patterns. if i compress the yield to three pills, each one will definitely have pill patterns,¡± chen fei thought to himself. these pills with pill patterns would undoubtedly be superior in medicinal efficacy to regular snow spirit pills. however, since chen fei was doing this as a task, there would be no benefit to him. ¡°what if 1 attempt to expand four pills into five? the increase in medicinal efficacy might be only slightly reduced, but i could still complete the task,¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened. it was time to test his true alchemical skills! Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: A Child Wielding a Heavy Sword chapter 274: a child wielding a heavy sword translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation first, chen fei handed over the first furnace¡¯s three snow spirit pills and received a new batch of snow spirit grass. after the routine inspection of the snow spirit grass, which revealed no issues, chen fei began to contemplate how to refine a furnace of five snow spirit pills without affecting their efficacy, in order to meet the mission¡¯s requirements. numerous ideas kept popping up in his mind, only to be rejected one by one by chen fei. it took nearly the time of burning an incense stick before he finally settled on the method of refining. it was only because chen fei had raised his proficiency in refining snow spirit pills to the level of great completion that he had the ability to adjust the quantity of pills produced without compromising their quality, fully understanding all the details and changes in medicinal properties. for other alchemists, the number of pills produced in a single furnace depended entirely on their refining state, and it wasn¡¯t a matter of producing as many pills as one desired. this was far from reality. as the fire blazed beneath the furnace, vigorous flames illuminated chen fei¡¯s face. once the furnace reached the appropriate temperature, chen fei added the snow spirit grass one by one into the furnace. chen fei concentrated all his core soul energy on the furnace, carefully observing and adjusting every subtle change within it. previously, when chen fei was refining pills, he didn¡¯t need to exert himself like this. many times, he instinctively reacted to the adjustments needed for conflicting medicinal properties, without expending much core soul energy. that¡¯s why he could refine so many pills in a single day. otherwise, if he were as cautious as other alchemists, he would be completely drained. however, now that he was attempting to produce five pills in one furnace for the first time, chen fei naturally had to go all out to ensure that every detail he envisioned was realized within the furnace. only in this way could he possibly complete a furnace of five snow spirit pills without affecting the mission¡¯s requirements. as time flowed slowly, the fragrance emanating from the pill furnace gradually became richer. everything was proceeding smoothly, and with his great completion proficiency in refining snow spirit pills, chen fei¡¯s process remained as silky as ever. even though he had made slight alterations to the pill recipe¡¯s techniques and it was his first attempt, it didn¡¯t affect the success rate of the alchemy. ¡°a thud!¡± half an hour passed in an instant. with a muffled sound, the lid of the furnace was lifted, and the fragrance in the pill chamber reached its peak. it was an ethereal scent that made anyone who smelled it feel as if they were in a celestial realm. calmly, chen fei removed the five snow spirit pills from the furnace one by one. when he had completed the alchemy, he already knew the exact quantity of pills produced. now, what mattered was whether each snow spirit pill met the mission¡¯s requirements. chen fei picked up one snow spirit pill with his right hand and examined every detail of the pill before him. after a moment, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. the color, fragrance, and roundness of the snow spirit pill before him couldn¡¯t be considered outstanding; it fell into the category of relatively average quality, similar to the ones sold in pharmacies. compared to the batch of four pills he had previously refined, this one was certainly slightly inferior, but it unquestionably met the mission¡¯s requirements. that¡¯s because for most alchemists, the quality of the pills they produced would likely be at this level. ¡°these pills, when consumed, will have average efficacy, and the resistance to their effects will accumulate relatively quickly,¡± chen fei thought to himself. such pills were suitable for consumption when there were no other options. after all, they all contributed to cultivation progress, and nobody worried about resistance at this stage. to accumulate resistance to the point where it became unbearable, one would need to consume a substantial quantity of pills each month. ordinary cultivators at the aperture tempering realm wouldn¡¯t have the financial means to consume so many spirit pills each month. you should know that the resources provided by the primordial sword sect are only one snow spirit pill per month. in the past, even a powerful sect like the immortal cloud sword sect, had never heard of anyone developing resistance to a specific spirit pill due to excessive consumption. resistance to the effects of pills was a concern reserved for the wealthy. regular martial practitioners didn¡¯t need to worry about it. the few pills they consumed each month were already absorbed and transformed directly by their bodies. any toxins or issues related to pills would have been expelled long ago. developing resistance should not be a concern, and those who faced this problem had likely switched to different pills. ¡°i can also consume these pills. although the efficacy is slightly weaker, i can compensate for the slight difference by increasing the quantity,¡± chen fei thought. he looked at the snow spirit pill in front of him. chen fei was already consuming a substantial quantity of snow spirit pills each month, which would normally lead to the development of resistance. however, due to the influence of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, chen fei¡¯s body had a far superior ability to metabolize any toxins from the pills compared to other martial practitioners. therefore, he didn¡¯t have the issue of developing resistance. ¡°let¡¯s start with three pills from this batch and see the effects of snow spirit pills with pill veins. i¡¯ll decide how to consume them later,¡± chen fei contemplated. he put away two snow spirit pills and handed over the remaining three to the alchemist alliance. the next morning, chen fei arrived at the alchemist alliance as usual. he was in luck today and received a task to refine four furnaces of snow spirit pills. in recent months, there were still many tasks related to refining various spirit pills, but the overall quantity had slightly decreased, reaching a balance. it was a balance between the resources provided by the immortal cloud sword sect, the speed of alchemist¡¯s pill production, and the efficiency of the sect¡¯s disciples in consuming the pills. the fire was lit, and one by one, the spirit herbs were placed into the pill furnace. before coming, chen fei had already envisioned several refining methods. one furnace producing three pills posed some difficulty, but for the current chen fei, it wasn¡¯t a significant challenge. however, what chen fei was more interested in trying was whether he could further compress the output of each furnace. this compression meant that the potency of the pills would directly increase. having pill veins was a given; the issue was how many pill veins there would be. consuming snow spirit pills with these pill veins would undoubtedly enhance one¡¯s cultivation more than regular snow spirit pills. however, the extent of improvement was a matter that needed measurement. chen fei wanted to figure out how to refine and consume the pills to maximize the value of snow spirit pills. after all, these represented money, and a substantial amount of it. soon, the first furnace of snow spirit pills was completed. chen fei had refined a batch of five pills, as he needed to accumulate enough to meet the quantity required for the task. two consecutive furnaces, all of them producing five snow spirit pills each. adding the two from yesterday that he kept and subtracting the ones he handed over, chen fei now had six regular snow spirit pills in his possession. even if the next two attempts at the new version failed, chen fei had enough snow spirit pills to fulfill the task¡¯s requirements. today, when refining this five-pill version of snow spirit pills, chen fei didn¡¯t need to go all out. the details of the pill formula had already been recorded in his memory. just like when he refined pills in the past, it had become a subconscious response. this was the extraordinary effect of having a perfect mastery level in the pill formula. for the third furnace of snow spirit pills, chen fei¡¯s casual gaze became focused. inside the pill furnace, the conflicts between the medicinal properties gradually intensified, far stronger than the five-pill version. because what chen fei was doing now was compression. compression inevitably led to more intense reactions between the medicinal properties. chen fei¡¯s technical prowess was crucial; otherwise, other alchemists facing such a situation might have their furnaces explode. many alchemists fail to refine pills because they can¡¯t control the conflicts between medicinal properties. their minds can¡¯t keep up with the changes in medicinal properties, leading to chaos, and ultimately, the furnace exploding. chen fei was fully focused, skillfully detaching the points of conflict between the medicinal properties, allowing them to blend together better. as time passed, the initially strong medicinal fragrance gradually became faint, to the point of being barely perceptible. with a muffled sound, the furnace lid opened, revealing three snow spirit pills lying quietly at the bottom of the furnace, with the pill veins clearly visible on the pills. snow spirit pills with pill veins like these were rarely seen on the market, as most of them were absorbed internally. because these pills were easier to refine and had better effects, their effectiveness was most apparent during breakthroughs. chen fei first put away two of the pills, then took one snow spirit pill and swallowed it. the snow spirit pill melted in his mouth and, although it was supposed to be relatively mild, it felt like a ball of flames burning directly inside chen fei¡¯s body. however, this burning sensation wasn¡¯t the agonizing kind of flames; instead, it carried a tingling sensation. upon closer observation, one could see that under this burning sensation, the physical body was gradually strengthening. half an hour later, chen fei slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. ii it has over sixty percent more potency than regular snow spirit pills,¡± chen fei contemplated. despite going from five pills to three pills, each pill¡¯s effectiveness increased by over sixty percent. overall, the potency didn¡¯t undergo significant changes. but snow spirit pills with pill veins had an additional characteristic that set them apart from regular snow spirit pills: they could significantly enhance the physical body. while the primary function of snow spirit pills was to accumulate elemental energy, open more acupoints, and strengthen the physical body to some extent, this effect wasn¡¯t particularly pronounced. however, with the emergence of snow spirit pills with pill veins, this secondary benefit suddenly became apparent. despite the similar medicinal potency, snow spirit pills with pill veins could noticeably enhance the physical body. the choice between them seemed less complicated now. ¡°let¡¯s see if we can compress a furnace of snow spirit pills into two!¡± with the successful production of the three-pill version, chen fei naturally wanted to continue experimenting with further compression. if the pill veins of snow spirit pills could be increased further, the effect of enhancing the physical body would undoubtedly become stronger, perhaps even yielding additional properties. for instance, enhancing core soul energy? the aperture tempering realm, the emphasis lies in cultivating one¡¯s apertures. however, in reality, cultivating the spirit is equally crucial. in the body refining realm, the value of any mystical ingredients related to core soul energy is extremely exaggerated. and when it comes to the aperture tempering realm, this situation remains unchanged. within the alchemist alliance, there were many tasks involving the production of spirit pills that could enhance elemental energy. however, those pills which could augment core soul energy were rarely seen. there were two primary reasons for this scarcity. first, such rare herbs were difficult to come by. the second reason was that these specific tasks had already been monopolized by the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s own alchemists. chen fei¡¯s current proficiency in core soul energy allowed him to effortlessly control his own acupoints. this situation would persist until he had accumulated over a dozen acupoints. by that time, if chen fei wanted to progress quickly, the growth of his core soul energy would have to keep pace with the rate at which he opened acupoints. otherwise, even if he had an abundance of snow spirit pills, absorbing them would be of no benefit. because if core soul energy wasn¡¯t sufficient to control the acupoints, the more acupoints one had, the greater the burden on the entire body. it was akin to a child wielding a heavy sword; not only would they be unable to harm others, but they might also end up injuring themselves.. Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: Changes chapter 275: changes translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation setting up the furnace, using the same alchemical steps but employing a different technique, chen fei¡¯s expression turned serious. compressing the spirit snow pills from three into two in a single furnace was a significant challenge for him. it wasn¡¯t merely a matter of reducing one pill; it involved forcibly merging the medicinal properties of one into the other two while ensuring the stability of the remaining two spirit snow pills. this was fundamentally different from situations where inadequate alchemical skills resulted in only two pills being produced in a single furnace, wasting the rest of the medicinal properties. ¡°bang, bang, bang¡­¡± the initially stable alchemical furnace began to tremble slightly. the intense conflicts of medicinal properties within the furnace caused the airflows to collide against the furnace walls, creating a muffled sound. chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. he focused his core soul energy to the utmost, continuously unraveling the points of conflict between the medicinal properties, blending them into the spirit snow pills. if someone were present to witness this alchemical scene, they would undoubtedly think that the furnace was about to explode. indeed, the current state of the alchemical furnace bore some resemblance to an impending explosion. however, chen fei¡¯s furnace remained under control for the time being. while others had furnaces that were in an uncontrollable state, unable to predict when they might explode, chen fei¡¯s furnace was currently still within manageable limits. the appearance of an impending explosion actually indicated the intense conflict of medicinal properties within the furnace, which had reached a point that the furnace itself couldn¡¯t contain. ¡°hum¡­¡± the trembling of the alchemical furnace grew more violent. chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed even deeper. he watched as the furnace gradually turned bright red and hesitated for a moment. finally, he let out a faint sigh. the rapidly shifting core soul energy suddenly turned around. the violent conflict of medicinal properties in the pill furnace weakened abruptly, and then the entire pill furnace began to calm down. the fragrance of the medicine permeated, then gradually receded until it completely disappeared. after half an hour, chen fei, with an expressionless face, opened the lid of the furnace and took out three spirit snow pills from inside. the refinement was successful, but the attempt to create two versions of the spirit snow pill had failed. ¡°the furnace¡¯s strength is insufficient. although this furnace is quite good, it falls short. to refine two spirit snow pills, 1 probably need a spirit tool-level furnace.¡± chen fei looked at the furnace in his hand. the furnace provided by the alchemist alliance was actually very good since it could refine spirit pills normally. however, for the intense conflict of medicinal properties he just experienced, this kind of furnace was still somewhat lacking. only a spirit tool-level furnace would do. given chen fei¡¯s current earning speed, buying a spirit tool wouldn¡¯t be much of a problem after saving up for a while. however, spirit tool-level furnaces were genuinely hard to come by. as far as chen fei knew, there were only two or three such furnaces in the alchemist alliance, and each one was cherished and not for sale. as for having someone refine a spirit tool-level furnace, because the demand for it was so low and the refining methods were nearly non-existent, it would likely rely on the accumulation of time to upgrade the furnace from a half spirit tool to a spirit tool. but how long it would take remained entirely uncertain. ¡°the furnace is a problem, but the bigger issue is these spirit herbs. they aren¡¯t sufficient to withstand such a strong conflict of medicinal properties. either i need to increase the age of the spirit herbs or add materials similar to evil pearls.¡± chen fei rubbed his chin. it seemed unlikely that he would be able to refine two versions of the spirit snow pill in the short term because two problems needed to be solved simultaneously to complete such a refinement. and now, chen fei couldn¡¯t solve any of these problems. ¡°well, this is already quite good. i shouldn¡¯t be too greedy,¡± chen fei said with a calm expression as he handed over the ordinary spirit snow pills he had prepared to the alchemist alliance. while chen fei was immersed in his cultivation, the conflicts between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect had cooled down somewhat. there were still occasional minor skirmishes, but the large-scale battles had gradually decreased. the divine flame sect¡¯s actions against various smaller sects had yielded results. after some smaller sects were wiped out, many distant sects that were originally closer to the immortal cloud sword sect ultimately sided with the divine flame sect. if they didn¡¯t, they would risk being completely uprooted by the divine flame sect. however, they wanted to be incorporated into the immortal cloud sword sect, but the divine flame sect wouldn¡¯t give them the opportunity to relocate. with no escape routes and nowhere to go, these small sects finally joined the divine flame sect after some promises were made, further strengthening the divine flame sect¡¯s power. the divine flame sect continued to encroach upon immortal cloud city, gaining more resources and control over the region, while the immortal cloud sword sect slowly retracted its forces and concentrated on more critical areas. back in the day, the immortal cloud sword sect controlled many regions not just because of their considerable numbers but also due to the deterrent power of their reputation, preventing other sects from challenging them. however, with the arrival of the divine flame sect, the power of their reputation had diminished, and some regions were naturally lost. if the immortal cloud sword sect attempted to defend every region, the likely outcome would be that they would be attacked on multiple fronts because they couldn¡¯t predict where the divine flame sect would concentrate their forces. wanting everything might ultimately result in getting nothing. in life, one must make choices, and the same applied to sects. at different times, people see things clearly. even the immortal cloud sword sect could see it clearly. amidst all the external turmoil, chen fei continued his cultivation at his own pace. after mastering the recipe for the spirit snow pill to perfection, chen fei directly exchanged it for the recipe of the luo er pill at the alchemist alliance. the luo er pill could be considered an advanced version of the spirit snow pill. while the spirit snow pill was effective for all stages of the aperture tempering realm, it still had significant effects even for those in the early and middle stages. in practice, most warriors in the early and middle stages of the aperture tempering realm preferred the spirit snow pill. in fact, for many warriors in the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, if they had the resources, they would choose to abandon the spirit snow pill and use the luo er pill instead. the luo er pill was a more potent elixir than the spirit snow pill, but since chen fei had never consumed it, he was not yet aware of its specific effects. ¡°simplifying the luo er pill¡­ simplification successful¡­ luo er pill ¡ª> spirit snow pill!¡± spending seven elemental stones, chen fei successfully simplified the luo er pill, and the result was exactly as he had expected¡ªit was an upgrade to the spirit snow pill. recently, chen fei had been refining spirit snow pills every day. this, indirectly, helped him improve his proficiency with the luo er pill recipe. at the same time, he had halted the production of flying ascent pills because the wealth earned from them no longer held much significance to him. he had already discussed this with chi defeng, who had no objections. chi defeng¡¯s current wealth was sufficient to live comfortably in immortal cloud city for the rest of his life. having a friend like chen fei meant that any problems he might encounter in the future could be easily handled. this was what put chi defeng¡¯s mind at ease. after all, not everyone had a friend in the aperture tempering realm. many clans and aristocratic families, through much flattery and effort, ultimately gain nothing more than a favor from someone in the aperture tempering realm. in the first month after achieving the great completion of the spirit snow pill, chen fei¡¯s acupoints within his body grew once more, and this time, it increased by two, reaching a total of seven acupoints. this number of acupoints exceeded that of chen fei¡¯s first aperture tempering realm opponent, lu zhichun, whom he had slain. and chen pel¡¯s rate of progress showed no sign of slowing down. in the third month, chen fei¡¯s acupoints reached a total of eleven, and he started cultivating the fourth layer of the thousand threads technique, which he had obtained through an exchange. meanwhile, he integrated the thousand origin heart locking technique, which he had learned previously, into the thousand threads technique. the thousand threads technique from the alchemist alliance had a total of nine layers, and its depth far surpassed the thousand origin heart locking technique that chen fei had integrated. by merging the two techniques, chen fei retained the essence of the thousand origin heart locking technique while harnessing the full power of the thousand threads technique. the third layer of the thousand threads technique allowed chen fei to further refine the division of his soul energy, and its effects on his soul energy became increasingly evident. this technique was primarily used by alchemists to divide their soul energy, allowing them to control it more freely. to further divide the soul energy, precision and the richness of soul energy were both essential. therefore, as the thousand threads technique advanced, it also played a role in refining and increasing the soul energy. chen fei pondered, ¡°at this rate, it¡¯s likely that the number of acupoints will surpass my ability to control my soul energy. when that happens, the rapid increase in acupoints will come to a halt!¡± inside the secret chamber, chen fei assessed the strength of his soul energy. the growth of acupoints had certain benefits for his soul energy. with a total of eleven acupoints, chen fei¡¯s soul energy had also increased significantly. meanwhile, regarding suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s spirit suppression, although it is primarily related to enhancing the physical body and vital energy, it ultimately has a connection with core soul energy. this has tempered chen fei¡¯s core soul energy, allowing him to resist the intrusion of external soul energy. with all these factors combined, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy has been growing steadily. however, it¡¯s evident that the rate of his acupoint growth is even faster. opening two acupoints in a single month, if known by others, would likely be quite shocking. previously, opening one acupoint per month was already considered extreme, but now the speed has become even more outrageous. due to this rapid progress, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy, while growing steadily, cannot keep up with the pace of acupoint expansion unless he can find pills or elixirs specifically designed to boost core soul energy. however, it¡¯s clear that such opportunities are almost non-existent. the pills that enhance core soul energy are not available externally. the immortal cloud sword sect exclusively produces them, and chen fei has no chance to manufacture them himself. the aperture tempering realm, a sub-realm within the spirit tempering realm, places significant importance on core soul energy, making it a challenging task. during this month, after nearly a year of practice, chen fei finally achieved perfection in the zhongyuan sword¡¯s proficiency. the number of sword pearls within the sword formation doubled once again, reaching a total of forty, and the gravitational force within the formation grew even more profound. those with slightly lower cultivation found it nearly impossible to move inside the sword formation. unperturbed, chen fei continued to silently cultivate, contemplating how to rapidly increase his core soul energy. after much thought, it seemed that the only hope lay in venturing into the strange heart realm and obtaining something like the strange heart stone. however, chen fei hadn¡¯t decided yet whether or not to take this step. as time flew by, when chen fei¡¯s acupoint count reached thirteen, the sect assigned a mission to him. despite his desire to continue honing his skills, when the sect faced a shortage of manpower, chen fei had no choice but to step forward and take on the mission. after all, as a cultivator in the spirit tempering realm, he was a pillar of the sect. chen fei received orders to go to moyang manor, located fifty miles outside of immortal cloud city. simultaneously, news emerged from the immortal cloud sword sect that someone within the sect was attempting to brek through the combined aperture tempering realm.. Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Spying chapter 276: spying translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the news from the immortal cloud sword sect instantly set everyone¡¯s nerves on fire. the current predicament of the immortal cloud sword sect lay in the absence of anyone reaching the combined aperture tempering realm. all the measures they were taking were aimed at continuously improving the cultivation of their disciples, in hopes that someone would eventually break through to the combined aperture tempering realm. as long as they produced another cultivator at that level, the divine flame sect would likely retreat, distancing themselves from immortal cloud city. otherwise, if they were surrounded and attacked by two combined aperture tempering realm cultivators from the immortal cloud sword sect, the divine flame sect would probably become a part of history. before the incident, the immortal cloud sword sect already had three peak experts at the aperture tempering realm. however, just like it was immensely challenging for those at the visceral tempering realm to break through to the aperture tempering realm, breaking through to the combined aperture tempering realm was even more arduous. moreover, if a cultivator failed to break through to the combined aperture tempering realm, there was almost no chance for a second attempt. it wasn¡¯t that there were no rare treasures capable of healing such injuries; rather, those kinds of treasures were nearly unattainable. the immortal cloud sword sect possessed a spirit tree, a well-known fact. the prosperity of the sect owed much to this extraordinary tree. although such spirit trees were already exceedingly rare, the kind that could compensate for a failed breakthrough was even rarer by several orders of magnitude. even with the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s previous strength, they had not been able to collect such rare materials. therefore, the three peak experts at the aperture tempering realm within the immortal cloud sword sect had not rushed to break through previously, instead opting to accumulate more power. but now, in their current situation, delaying any further would only make their circumstances even more challenging. the immortal cloud sword sect deliberately spread this information, partly to boost morale and partly to test the divine flame sect¡¯s response. if the immortal cloud sword sect succeeded, the divine flame sect would have to leave, and everything they had gained previously would have to be returned. the chance of the divine flame sect remaining indifferent was exceedingly slim. of course, this news could also be false information released by the immortal cloud sword sect. after all, when it comes to breakthroughs like this, they haven¡¯t specified the exact day. amidst towering mountains and rugged terrain, chen fei¡¯s figure leaped, his thoughts revolving around the matters of the immortal cloud sword sect. within the alchemist alliance, it was very likely that alchemy tasks would undergo some fluctuations due to such news. what chen fei was concerned about, naturally, was whether the task for the spirit snow pills would be reduced. currently, thanks to the situation where the two sects were in conflict, chen fei had gained many benefits. otherwise, if chen fei wanted to open up thirteen apertures, based on the previous quantity of alchemy tasks within the alliance, it would take at least six or seven years. this speed was already quite fast, but compared to the efficiency now, it undoubtedly fell far short. in all matters, comparison was to be feared, and one had to guard against extravagance leading to frugality. it was a severe test of one¡¯s character. in less than a stick of incense burning, chen fei saw a massive estate appear in the distance, which was the destination of this journey, moyang manor. moyang manor was one of the properties of the immortal cloud sword sect, with a nature somewhat similar to the immortal cloud merchant band. however, this time, the task had been assigned by the immortal cloud sword sect for the primordial sword sect. the immortal cloud sword sect was aware that if they issued tasks directly related to confrontation with the divine flame sect, all the sects would be resistant. after all, that involved dealing with some formidable individuals. so, the immortal cloud sword sect decided to delegate other miscellaneous tasks to various sects, and there would be no reason for them to refuse those. the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t refuse. with the current situation where many of their aperture tempering realm disciples were occupied with other tasks, chen fei was selected to handle this one. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he soon stood at the entrance of moyang manor. shortly after, the people from moyang manor noticed chen fei and hurriedly approached him. ¡°are you chen, the master of primordial sword sect?¡± qian jianlong came up to chen fei and greeted him with a bow. qian jianlong was a practitioner at the visceral tempering realm, but when facing chen fei, he didn¡¯t tread carefully. instead, he regarded chen fei with an attitude of equality, his confidence naturally emanating from his affiliation with the immortal cloud sword sect. while the immortal cloud sword sect faced continuous troubles and the risk of destruction today, its deterrence power over the surrounding sects still existed. qian jianlong, as the master of moyang manor, held a prestigious position and didn¡¯t need to bow or be submissive to chen fei. ¡°master qian,¡± chen fei greeted with a courteous nod. ¡°master chen, please come this way. the other guest has already arrived and is currently resting in the hall,¡± qian jianlong gestured with his right hand and led chen fei into the manor¡¯s main hall. as soon as they crossed the threshold, a piercing gaze locked onto chen fei. it was filled with aggression, as if it intended to strip away the essence of life itself. chen fei turned to face the source of the gaze, locking eyes with it directly. the air in the hall trembled slightly, and qian jianlong, standing nearby, let out a muffled grunt and involuntarily took a step back. chen fei of the primordial sword sect? truly an awe-inspiring young talent!¡± fang zhehua assessed chen fei from head to toe, then withdrew his gaze. he picked up a cup of tea from the table and took a sip, his expression devoid of emotion. ¡°elder fang, you are too kind,¡± chen fei replied politely. he walked over to a nearby chair and took a seat. a servant promptly brought in some tea and then cautiously retreated to the side. chen fei picked up his teacup and stirred the tea leaves with the lid. in his mind, he recalled some information about fang zhehua. he was an elder from the long rainbow sect who had broken through to the aperture tempering realm more than twenty years ago. the exact extent of his cultivation was unknown, as he hadn¡¯t truly made a move in many years. rumors had it that fang zhehua was cold and unkind, showing little courtesy to many. the recent exchange of glances could be considered a subtle show of dominance. if chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had been lacking and he had been frightened off, things might have taken an embarrassing turn. ¡°thank you both for coming to the manor today,¡± qian jianlong said without further ado. he continued, ¡°allow me to briefly explain the situation that has occurred.¡± qian jianlong seemed to overlook the recent incident as he extended a courteous hand gesture to chen fei and fang zhehua. ¡°i¡¯ve heard that there were losses of green yang grass, which is grown here at moyang manor, and the theft of blood serpents from our breeding facilities. i believe you both are aware of the situation. please share what information you have,¡± fang zhehua waved his hand dismissively, indicating that he didn¡¯t want to dwell on the details of the mission but preferred to hear a summary of the findings. ¡°indeed, elder fang,¡± qian jianlong concurred with a slight smile. he clapped his hands, and two servants entered, each carrying a tray. on one tray were the green yang grass and a deceased blood serpent. green yang grass wasn¡¯t considered a mystical ingredient, and its direct consumption didn¡¯t have a significant impact on cultivation. however, it was valuable as it could be used to feed mystical beasts and served as an auxiliary material in the refinement of certain elixirs. blood serpents, on the other hand, were a type of demonic beast with substantial elemental energy in their flesh. when cooked and consumed, they greatly enhanced cultivation, particularly for those at the body refining realm. even for those at the aperture tempering realm like chen fei and fang zhehua, consuming blood serpent meat had some benefits for cultivation. while it didn¡¯t compare to the effects of spiritual elixirs like the spirit snow pill, it still accelerated progress. among the various parts of a blood serpent, the snake gallbladder was the most effective. consuming it improved vision, and with frequent consumption, it could even enhance one¡¯s core soul energy to a certain extent. the terrain of moyang manor is well-suited for the growth of blood serpents, and it is situated within the heart of the territory controlled by the immortal cloud sword sect. for decades, there have been no incidents here. however, recently, there have been consecutive incidents of green yang grass and blood serpents going missing. naturally, the first suspicion falls on members of the divine flame sect. but this area is unquestionably under the control of the immortal cloud sword sect. if members of the divine flame sect were truly to come here, the chances of being discovered would be extremely high, and there would be a risk of losing their lives. furthermore, if it were indeed the work of the divine flame sect, it¡¯s unlikely that only green yang grass and blood serpents would be missing; the entire moyang manor would likely be destroyed. this would be in line with the usual modus operand! of the divine flame sect. the task assigned by the immortal cloud sword sect this time is to investigate the reasons behind the disappearance of green yang grass and blood serpents. the immortal cloud sword sect suspects that it might be the work of wandering cultivators who saw the current situation and couldn¡¯t resist taking action. therefore, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s request is straightforward: apprehend the thief, eliminate them on the spot, and there¡¯s no need to bring them back to the immortal cloud sword sect. ¡°at first, it wasn¡¯t the green yang grass that disappeared, but many of the blood serpents appeared weak. later, we discovered that someone was secretly draining the blood of the serpents. someone was stealing snake blood,¡± qian jianlong spoke in hushed tones. to be able to secretly drain the blood without anyone noticing, it¡¯s clear that it was done by people from your manor. even if it wasn¡¯t your people, it must have been a collaboration between your people and outsiders,¡± fang zhehua asserted. in truth, moyang manor¡¯s defenses were quite stringent. before the incident involving the immortal cloud sword sect, there were even experts at the aperture tempering realm stationed here. however, they had all been reassigned by the immortal cloud sword sect to guard more critical areas. nevertheless, even now, there were numerous martial practitioners at the visceral tempering realm throughout the manor, with patrols stationed almost everywhere. after all, the value of green yang grass and blood serpents made them highly attractive to potential thieves. ¡°we had the same suspicion earlier and conducted a thorough investigation of everyone in the manor. however, in the end, we found nothing.¡± qian jianlong shook his head, picked up the plate with the blood serpent, and turned its wound inside out, displaying it to chen fei and fang zhehua. chen fei took a glance and noticed a black wound on the serpent¡¯s body, which appeared to be inflicted by a controlled force. this force was incredibly potent, as this small wound had completely destroyed the robust vitality of the blood serpent. ¡°a few days ago, a group of guards encountered a dark figure during their patrol. the figure was elusive, capturing a blood serpent and extracting its blood. when the guards tried to intervene, the dark figure dropped this blood serpent and vanished in an instant. the guards couldn¡¯t intercept in time,¡± qian jianlong spoke with a deep voice. ¡°a dark figure? it seems indeed the work of a wandering cultivator!¡± fang zhehua frowned. in the eyes of major sects, the techniques of wandering cultivators were often considered insignificant, but it couldn¡¯t be denied that there were many esoteric arts among them. while these esoteric arts might not be suitable for direct combat, they often possessed remarkable abilities in evasion, concealment, and breath control. ¡°that thief is probably not at the aperture tempering realm, or else even if there were formations in the manor, most of them would likely have been destroyed, and the thief wouldn¡¯t need to escape so desperately,¡± qian jianlong chuckled. it was evident that the blood serpent had startled the intruder, causing them to lose control of their power and accidentally kill the serpent. fang zhehua nodded in agreement with this assessment. chen fei remained silent. with a wave of his hand, the blood serpent flew before him. chen fei sensed a faint residue of energy within the serpent¡¯s flesh, confirming that there were no traces of elemental energy present.. Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Black Thread chapter 277: black thread translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°do you have any other leads? just this alone, it¡¯s challenging to track down the culprit,¡± chen fei placed the blood serpent back into the plate and looked at qian jianlong. relying solely on a trace of energy, even someone as powerful as an aperture tempering expert couldn¡¯t easily find a person in a vast sea of people. it wasn¡¯t very realistic. if they couldn¡¯t locate the thief, this mission would likely take a very long time to complete. as for guarding the moyang manor and waiting for the thief to return, it was also not a viable option. nobody knew when the thief might strike again. the reason the immortal cloud sword sect had dispatched two aperture tempering experts for this mission was twofold. one was to be prepared for any unexpected events, and the other was to resolve the matter as soon as possible. the situation around immortal cloud city was becoming increasingly complex. only by resolving all the issues within their controlled territory could the immortal cloud sword sect free up more resources to deal with the flame god sect. ¡°we haven¡¯t found any other leads,¡± qian jianlong shook his head. ¡°so, how do you propose we search?¡± fang zhehua¡¯s brows furrowed, and as chen fei had pointed out, with just this small piece of evidence, it was practically impossible to find the culprit. qian jianlong gave a bitter smile. he had very limited information at his disposal, and there was little he could do to uncover more useful clues. ¡°let¡¯s go and check out the place where you first spotted the dark figure,¡± chen fei suggested after some thought. ¡°very well, please follow me,¡± qian jianlong nodded and led chen fei and fang zhehua to the rear of the manor. chen fei surveyed his surroundings. while the moyang manor primarily cultivated green yang grass and bred blood serpents, they also cultivated various other medicinal herbs. after all, the environment here, along with the specially arranged formations, made the vitality in the moyang manor relatively superior to other places. under these conditions, the growth of any medicinal herbs would be exceptionally good. so, as they reached the rear of the manor, various medicinal fragrances wafted through the air. ¡°right here, 1 had it cordoned off,¡± qian jianlong led chen fei and fang zhehua to a slope. in front of them, an area was enclosed by a fence, and some medicinal powder was sprinkled on the ground. when other blood serpents smelled it, they instinctively avoided the area. fang zhehua flashed over to stand above the fence, seemingly weightless as he examined the situation below. after a moment, he returned with a furrowed brow. chen fei followed suit, lightly stepping onto the fence and sensing the aura below. ¡°at that time, the guards activated the formations in time, so they managed to capture a trace of the aura,¡± qian jianlong explained. the moyang manor was enveloped by a massive formation, which could gather and protect vital energy. in a situation like this intrusion, if the intruder was slightly weaker, they would likely be trapped by the formation. ¡°the aura matches the one on the blood serpent, but it¡¯s too weak,¡± fang zhehua looked at chen fei and spoke in a low voice. ¡°how about this: we each search separately for an hour, then meet back here?¡± ¡°agreed!¡± chen fei nodded. in a situation with no leads, it made sense to split up the search, increasing the likelihood of finding something. this task assigned by the immortal cloud sword sect came with a reward ¨C five elemental stones. the primordial sword sect didn¡¯t act as middlemen, so these five elemental stones would be given directly to chen fei if the mission was successfully completed. the long rainbow sect was likely in a similar situation, so fang zhehua had some enthusiasm for this task. after all, five elemental stones, especially considering the current circumstances, weren¡¯t a trivial gain when facing opponents of the same level. from this perspective, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s way of doing things was quite reasonable. at least when they assigned you a task, they provided you with some compensation, which could be seen as a sign of respect for aperture tempering realm cultivators. of course, if it were a task given to body refining realm cultivators, there wouldn¡¯t be any compensation at all. tasks for such cultivators were usually obligatory cooperation with the sect, like when chen fei had just joined the primordial sword sect and was required to gather medicinal herbs simply because the immortal cloud sword sect needed them. five elemental stones didn¡¯t hold much value to chen fei now. he simply wanted to complete the mission quickly so that he could return to alchemy and cultivation. delaying the tasks here for too long would result in more losses than the mission reward could compensate for. fang zhehua vanished from sight, and chen fei scanned his surroundings. he then appeared on a rooftop in the manor, overlooking the entire moyang manor. it was an easy place to defend and hard to attack. infiltrating it was extremely difficult, and an ordinary visceral tempering realm cultivator would likely be discovered shortly after entering. chen fei furrowed his brows. under these circumstances, how could that shadowy figure have infiltrated the manor? either their cultivation technique was extraordinarily unique, capable of concealing them from everyone inside the manor, or perhaps that shadowy figure wasn¡¯t just a visceral tempering realm cultivator? but if he wasn¡¯t at the visceral tempering realm, there were many inconsistencies. chen fei contemplated for a moment, then with a flick of his right foot on the rooftop, he turned into a fleeting shadow, vanishing into the sky above moyang manor. qian jianlong stood below, watching chen fei disappear. a mysterious and inexplicable smile gradually crept onto his face. in the forest, a fleeting figure darted through the foliage, finally coming to a halt on a treetop. it was none other than chen fei, who had left moyang manor. at this moment, a faint black thread encircled chen fei¡¯s fingertips, continuously moving, representing the trace of aura he had intercepted from moyang manor a while ago. the only clue he had now was this trace of aura, and chen fei could only follow its guidance, hoping to find something different. however, after being out for just fifteen minutes, chen fei had gained nothing. after all, chen fei hadn¡¯t placed a core soul mark on the other person¡¯s body. if he had, he could have used the connection between the mark and his own core soul energy to track the person from afar. with only this trace of aura, he had no starting point. what chen fei was mainly doing now was scanning the surroundings for any unfamiliar traces. since this place was remote, normal warriors wouldn¡¯t be found here, and civilians were even less likely to show up. if he could discover some human traces, he could potentially follow them and gather more information. otherwise, he would truly be at a loss. half an hour passed quickly, and chen fei had yet to find any new leads. he realized that with just this trace, it might take him three days and nights or more to make any significant progress. chen fei thought for a moment, activated the ¡°thousand threads technique,¡± and divided his mental energy within his sea of consciousness. he then gently infused it into the black thread in his hand. since the aura was too weak, chen fei decided to provide nourishment for it, directly increasing its concentration. this way, when he started searching for the person, it would be easier to detect. chen fei wasn¡¯t sure if the method he was attempting would work. but since he couldn¡¯t find the person through conventional means, he decided to try something different. after all, it was just a strand of core soul energy, and if it failed, it wouldn¡¯t have a significant impact. his slender core soul energy flowed bit by bit into the black thread, causing it to gradually expand. however, after a moment, chen fei stopped. the black thread seemed to be struggling to withstand the infusion, on the verge of collapsing. additionally, the aura within the black thread had become peculiar because it was mixed with chen fei¡¯s own aura. after all, his core soul energy carried his imprint. ¡°feeding it is feasible, but i need to remove my own aura,¡± chen fei thought. he activated the thousand threads technique to its limits, making his already fine core soul energy even more transparent. however, the aura related to chen fei remained faint but did not dissipate. chen fei furrowed his brows, focused, and continued to strip away the core soul energy. however, this process seemed to exceed chen fei¡¯s endurance, and his core soul energy started to boil. ¡°hum!¡± the spirit suppression part of the suppressing dragon elephant technique suddenly activated, suppressing the boiling core soul energy to prevent it from harming chen fei¡¯s core essence. as chen fei continued the extraction, a strand of pure core soul energy, devoid of any traces of chen fei¡¯s aura, drifted out and merged with the black thread in his hand. the black thread began to gradually thicken, and the contained aura became clearer. it felt as though chen fei had sensed a connection between the black thread and somewhere distant. ¡°it¡¯s effective!¡± a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. he took out the fragment of the heart pearl, keeping it outside the black thread. as the black thread continued to grow, its owner wouldn¡¯t be able to sense the aura left behind in this place. a quarter of an hour had passed, and the black thread within the heart pearl fragment had expanded to more than ten times its original size. however, at this point, no matter how much core soul energy chen fei injected, the black thread could no longer absorb it. it had clearly reached its limit. chen fei didn¡¯t insist further because, at this moment, the black thread had already developed a vague sense of connection to a distant location, providing a rough direction. ¡°remarkable that the lingering aura can be guided like this. it seems i need to pay more attention in the future. there might even be specific techniques related to this,¡± chen fei thought. however, considering the thousand threads technique, he felt reassured. as the thousand threads technique progressed, according to the manual, it could conceal the residual aura of one¡¯s own presence. furthermore, it could detect anomalies and even remotely sever connections. ¡°it¡¯s been an hour. 1 should go back and see if zhehua has made any progress,¡± chen fei said to himself. he stored the black thread at his fingertip and headed back towards moyang manor. in just a short while, chen fei returned to the manor, and zhehua had already arrived. upon seeing chen fei, zhehua walked up to him. ¡°i¡¯ve found something, but i can¡¯t confirm it yet. it¡¯s probably not just a visceral tempering realm cultivator,¡± zhehua said solemnly. chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly as he nodded and followed zhehua into the forest. in less than a cup of tea¡¯s time, zhehua stopped on a treetop, pointing to a mountain cave about a hundred meters away. he spoke in a hushed tone, ¡°there are some traces there, and the residual aura is similar to what¡¯s inside the manor.¡± chen fei looked down. the cave wasn¡¯t large, and its interior was pitch black, making it impossible to see completely even with the vision of an aperture tempering realm cultivator. clearly, the cave was more extensive than it appeared from the outside. without saying a word, chen fei directed his black thread, which now pointed to a different location, not inside this cave.. Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Fox Guarding the Henhouse chapter 278: fox guarding the henhouse translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei swiftly arrived in front of the mountain cave, sensing a faint residue of aura in the surroundings. when compared, it did indeed bear some resemblance to the lingering aura left at moyang manor. if chen fei hadn¡¯t possessed the black thread, he might have mistakenly believed that both auras belonged to the same person. however, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder why there was a similar aura here. if the thief was here, then whose was the black thread in his possession? ¡°elder fang, have you investigated inside?¡± chen fei turned to look at fang zhehua standing beside him. ¡°i¡¯ve looked inside, but the cave is a complex maze with many intersections. if i go in alone, i might startle them,¡± fang zhehua replied, lowering his voice. ¡°now, it¡¯s just the two of us here. i¡¯ll be straightforward. whoever infiltrated moyang manor must have stolen quite a lot to attract the attention of the immortal cloud sword sect.¡± chen fei nodded in agreement. after all, if the losses were minor, moyang manor would likely keep the matter quiet. reporting it to the sect would mean exposing the incident, and the sect might perceive it as negligence on the part of the caretaker. therefore, unless absolutely necessary, they would keep it under wraps. only when they could no longer hide it, and further delays could worsen the situation, would they consider reporting it. ¡°green yang grass and blood serpents are quite valuable, and i never intended to monopolize them. however, since i discovered this place first, if we do find something, i¡¯ll need to take a significant portion,¡± fang zhehua stared into chen fei¡¯s eyes, speaking with a deep voice. chen fei was momentarily surprised by fang zhehua¡¯s words but nodded in agreement, saying, ¡°that¡¯s only natural. if we do make a discovery, elder fang, you can take seventy percent directly. how about that?¡± chen fei showed considerable respect to fang zhehua. the gains from this kind of task were of no concern to the immortal cloud sword sect. moyang manor couldn¡¯t investigate either, so naturally, all the proceeds went to the one who took the mission. blood serpents and green yang grass were valuable, and fang zhehua made it clear. chen fei had no objections. for most early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators, this was a significant gain and a helpful resource for their future cultivation. however, with the resources he had acquired in a month, chen fei could open up two acupoints. blood serpents and green yang grass were relatively insignificant in comparison. of course, to appear normal, he still needed to collect some; otherwise, it would seem too unusual. after all, for those who had just entered the aperture tempering realm, various cultivation resources were of utmost importance. ¡°very well! let¡¯s go in together. each of us will investigate different sections. although it¡¯s complicated inside, we won¡¯t let anything escape our grasp!¡± fang zhehua couldn¡¯t help but smile when he saw chen fei was so understanding. ¡°please, elder fang!¡± chen fei nodded and gestured for fang zhehua to lead the way. fang zhehua nodded and swiftly entered the cave. chen fei watched as fang zhehua¡¯s figure disappeared, then looked into the distance before stepping into the cave as well. inside the cave was indeed a hidden paradise, with many intersections and numerous pathways branching out in different directions, just as fang zhehua had described. at this moment, fang zhehua had already chosen one of the paths and ventured further inside. chen fei spread out his core soul energy, detecting traces of formations. however, the formations had already been dismantled, making it impossible to discern what had been placed there previously. nevertheless, for a visceral tempering realm cultivator, setting up formations was quite challenging. chen fei furrowed his brow as he walked along the intersection, sensing the surroundings. he wasn¡¯t in a rush to find the thief right away. many things puzzled him, and he wanted to take this time to reflect. ¡°drip, drip, drip!¡± water droplets from the cave ceiling fell to the ground, producing a sound. chen fei replayed the events of the day in his mind, and his eyes gradually lit up. ¡°boom!¡± the entire cave suddenly shook. chen fei¡¯s footsteps paused, and his figure flickered as he returned to the cave¡¯s entrance. in just a moment, fang zhehua appeared before him, carrying a figure. ¡°we caught him, but there¡¯s not much left of the things. he ate most of it!¡± fang zhehua¡¯s face wore a troubled expression as he threw the figure to the ground. chen fei sensed the person¡¯s aura on the ground, and it had no connection to the black thread in his sleeve. they simply shared a similar aura. ¡°as long as we complete the mission,¡± chen fei replied, choosing not to inquire about the remaining items. seeing chen fei¡¯s lack of questions, fang zhehua¡¯s anger subsided slightly. he grabbed the person by the neck again and walked out of the cave. chen fei remained expressionless as he followed. in less than fifteen minutes, the two of them returned to moyang manor. qian jianlong quickly came out to greet them. ¡°master qian, please check if this is the person,¡± fang zhehua said with a muffled sound, tossing the captive onto the ground. qian jianlong stepped forward to inspect while calling the guards who had been patrolling that night to identify the person. after some bustling activity, they ultimately confirmed that the captured individual was indeed the shadow from that night. chen fei stood aside, watching as the people busily verified the identity. ¡°thank you both for lending a hand and capturing this thief. this will prevent further disturbances at the manor in the future,¡± qian jianlong said with a grateful smile, repeatedly bowing to fang zhehua and chen fei. ¡°most of the credit goes to elder fang; 1 dare not take much credit,¡± chen fei said, waving his hand modestly. fang zhehua remained silent, accepting the credit entirely. indeed, today¡¯s capture, from discovering the cave to capturing the thief, had all been accomplished by fang zhehua alone. chen fei, on the other hand, had merely walked through the cave and could be said to have done nothing. ¡°although we¡¯ve captured the thief, for the sake of prudence, i¡¯d like both of you to stay at the manor for another day,¡± qian jianlong said with a smile. both fang zhehua and chen fei nodded in agreement, offering no objections. this was part of the mission procedure, and it depended on whether there would be any other attempts at theft in the manor tonight. at the same time, qian jianlong intended to interrogate the captive in the hopes of extracting more information. as night fell, chen fei sat cross-legged in his room, circulating his elemental energy throughout his body. his inner energy resonated with the surrounding vital energy, guiding it into his acupoints. even in recent months, despite the assistance of elixirs, chen fei continued this daily practice. after all, the heaven and earth vital energy was the most fundamental element. even though the elixirs contained vital energy, there was still a slight difference compared to the heaven and earth vital energy. chen fei hoped to bring himself closer to the heaven and earth vital energy. after a while, chen fei stopped his cultivation, opened the window, and gazed at the bright moon in the night sky. countless thoughts raced through his mind. the black thread that had been hidden in chen fei¡¯s hand trembled slightly. clearly, the owner of this aura had now appeared at moyang manor. the manor¡¯s defensive formations were fully operational, and there were two aperture tempering realm cultivators within the manor. however, none of these measures had detected the arrival of that aura. combining the events of today, an answer that seemed unlikely but was the closest to the truth now lay before chen fei. the fox guarding the henhouse! there are some suspicious issues with the owner of moyang manor, qian jianlong and based on the current situation, fang zhehua, who came to assist with the investigation, also appears to be questionable. is the thief caught today the real mastermind? at the time, the aura of the black thread pointed to a location not far from the cave, meaning that the person was lurking nearby. why did he choose to hide? was he worried about being discovered while guarding and stealing, prepared to kill and silence anyone at a moment¡¯s notice? if chen fei¡¯s reactions at the time were off or if there were other anomalies, would that person have conspired with fang zhehua to attack chen fei? ¡°now that the immortal cloud sword sect is stretched thin, the situation here is easily overlooked. but why would qian jianlong, the head of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s main lineage, do such a thing? just because he saw the blood serpents and green yang grass too many times and couldn¡¯t resist?¡± chen fei furrowed his brows and tapped his fingers lightly on the table. fang zhehua¡¯s behavior throughout the day seemed normal¡ªarrogant, pretending to be a senior, and all the other aspects that matched his outward image. but it was just too fitting, which made it all seem rather suspicious. moreover, fang zhehua found the thief too quickly, almost as if he wanted to resolve this matter as soon as possible. of course, if chen fei didn¡¯t have this black thread in his possession, these anomalies might have been easily ignored, as no one can be suspicious of everything all the time. chen fei only connected everything because of the black thread, making him unable to stop himself from overthinking. ¡°it¡¯s worth the greed of several aperture tempering realm cultivators, and the loss of blood serpents and green yang grass is definitely much greater than what¡¯s recorded on the books. immortal cloud sword sect will definitely notice something unusual as soon as they have the time. unless¡­ they think immortal cloud sword sect won¡¯t be able to oversee this place in the short term?¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. fang zhehua was from long rainbow sect, so was long rainbow sect planning something? or perhaps, did the divine flame sect have some actions planned, jointly with long rainbow sect? chen fei lightly tapped his fingers on the tabletop, and these speculations, to some extent, felt irresponsible because there was no evidence at present. but what if it were true? what if long rainbow sect had indeed encountered problems, and how would it affect the upcoming situation? what impact would it have on the immortal cloud sword sect, and how would it affect chen fei himself? chen fei¡¯s thoughts expanded further. when faced with situations, it¡¯s often a good idea to consider the worst-case scenario. this way, even if something unexpected happens, it falls within the realm of anticipation. chen fei now pondered, what if long rainbow sect had indeed become involved with the divine flame sect? however, before delving into these speculations, the first step was to confirm whether it was an inside job. to verify his conjecture, there was a straightforward method ¨C revisit that cave and inspect the traces left behind by the captured thief. with this in mind, chen fei¡¯s figure swayed slightly, and a phantom emerged from his body. after a moment, the phantom stabilized, taking on chen fei¡¯s appearance. in the pinnacle stage of the soaring heaven technique, known as ¡°great completion¡± stage, cultivators could create a phantom with one-third of their original strength. although chen fei¡¯s mastery of the soaring heaven technique had not reached this level, he could still create a semblance of himself. however, this phantom had no combat ability; its aura was an exact match to chen fei¡¯s. in certain situations, it could pass for the real thing. leaving the phantom in the house, chen fei concealed his aura and stealthily left moyang manor, heading towards the cave he had discovered earlier in the day.. Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Counterattack chapter 279: counterattack translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation after a while, chen fei arrived at the cave entrance. in the moonlight, the cave¡¯s mouth was pitch black, like an ancient beast waiting with its mouth wide open for prey to walk in. chen fei entered the cave and followed the forked path that fang zhehua had taken, descending further into the darkness. ¡°they probably didn¡¯t expect that i could enhance this lingering aura and expose such a flaw. after all, the primordial sword sect doesn¡¯t possess this kind of secret technique, and generally, those in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm wouldn¡¯t have this level of core soul energy.¡± in just a short time, chen fei arrived at a small cave and noticed some traces of human activity. at first glance, it appeared that someone had lived here, with many rich details. however, the auras of the blood serpent and green yang grass were too faint here. according to fang zhehua, the blood serpent and green yang grass had been ingested by that person. even if they were ingested, the quantities were still substantial, yet the lingering aura here was extremely faint. it seemed as though this person had lived here for a very long time. ¡°they¡¯ve left behind quite a few clues, and 1 probably have many suspicions as well. it looks like i can¡¯t stay at moyang manor any longer.¡± chen fei shook his head slightly and disappeared back into the cave. at moyang manor, inside fang zhehua¡¯s room. ¡°i have a feeling that chen fei has discovered something. should we kill him?¡± ¡°kill chen fei? at a time like this, it¡¯s not wise to attract unnecessary attention.¡± ¡°our plan is not intricate enough. upon closer examination, we can still uncover quite a bit of stuff. it¡¯s just that there¡¯s so much going on now because it¡¯s the time of year when we have to submit our resources,¡± sha yingsi said in a low voice. ¡°at this moment, killing him would indeed stir up trouble. is everything prepared on our side?¡± qian jianlong asked. it will be ready in a few days,¡± fang zhehua replied, his brow furrowing. lately, various regions of the immortal cloud sword sect have been facing trouble, and moyang manor is just a minor concern. all of this chaos is aimed at diverting the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s attention. as for the current task at moyang manor, it¡¯s solely due to the timing; they had no choice but to report it, or else someone from the immortal cloud sword sect might come down personally. that would bring even more trouble and be harder to conceal. ¡°to kill or not to kill? he¡¯s only been in the aperture tempering realm for a year at most, and he¡¯s barely stabilized his cultivation. the inner sect is about to make a move, and if we can keep it quiet for a few more days, there won¡¯t be any issues. in fact, if chen fei really reports to the higher-ups, it might actually cause more problems,¡± sha yingsi ground his teeth as he spoke. whenever it came to killing someone, sha yingsi couldn¡¯t help but grind his molars, as if he were chewing on a particularly tough piece of meat. ¡°previously, the divine flame sect had people try to surround and kill chen fei, but he managed to escape,¡± fang zhehua furrowed his brow. ¡°a group of independent cultivators, how can they compare to us?¡± sha yingsi chuckled. people within the sect seldom held independent cultivators in high regard, even if they were martial artists of the same level. independent cultivators might have a variety of techniques, but most of them were inconsequential. only a few independent cultivators were truly formidable. but they were still the minority. ¡°these next few days are indeed crucial,¡± qian jianlong looked at fang zhehua. ¡°alright, then let¡¯s proceed with the kill,¡± fang zhehua pondered for a moment, then raised his head, a cold glint in his eyes. inside the manor, in chen fei¡¯s room, he sat cross-legged as if in the midst of cultivation. suddenly, a massive crossbow bolt shot in from the window, its tremendous force smashing directly into chen fei, causing the entire room¡¯s floor to warp and shatter. not stopping there, as the ground ruptured, everything around twisted and then turned into a shower of fragments. ¡°boom!¡± at this moment, the thunderous sound erupted, echoing throughout the entire manor. the manor descended into chaos, with all the guards rushing toward the source. killing someone in the aperture tempering realm would never be silent. it was better to make a big commotion. if things went south, they could blame the divine flame sect for the ambush. ¡°is he dead?¡± qian jianlong¡¯s figure appeared not far away, looking at the ruined building with suspicion. although the attack had been sudden, chen fei was still in the aperture tempering realm. could he really be killed so easily? ¡°he¡¯s not dead. he¡¯s quite cautious, using a decoy inside,¡± sha yingsi rasped. the attack just now had been his doing, but the feedback indicated that there was no sensation of flesh and blood. chen fei¡¯s real body had not been in the building at all. ¡°then where did he go?¡± qian jianlong looked around but saw no sign of chen fei. ¡°he ran away a long time ago. it seems he sensed that something was amiss early on, and we were too slow to act. but thinking he can escape so easily, that¡¯s a bit too naive!¡± sha yingsi grinned, his voice filled with coldness. in the dense forest, a figure flickered forward, illuminated by the moonlight. it was none other than chen fei, heading towards immortal cloud city. ¡°chen fei? you managed to escape too?¡± a voice suddenly came from ahead, and at some point, a figure in a hurry had stopped, looking back at chen fei with surprise. chen fei involuntarily paused, looking at the figure of fang zhehua ahead, his brow furrowed. ¡°you¡¯ve also noticed something¡¯s amiss? it seems that moyang manor has likely been infiltrated by the divine flame sect. we need to report this immediately!¡± fang zhehua said in a deep voice. ¡°your affairs are none of my concern. i¡¯m willing to cooperate with you today, so why are you pushing so hard?¡± chen fei gazed at fang zhehua and let out a soft sigh. ¡°what are you talking about?¡± fang zhehua, upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, couldn¡¯t help but be puzzled. his expression seemed to indicate he hadn¡¯t quite understood chen fei¡¯s words. ¡°i¡¯m heading in this direction now, elder fang. where are you planning to go?¡± chen fei pointed in a different direction, not aligning with fang zhehua¡¯s original path. ¡°moyang manor has issues, and by now, someone might have caught up with us. staying together provides mutual support,¡± fang zhehua frowned slightly, sounding somewhat dissatisfied. chen fei remained silent, simply gazing calmly at fang zhehua. as fang zhehua observed chen fei¡¯s expression, his slightly excited demeanor gradually disappeared, replaced by calmness, then cold indifference. his gaze lost all emotion, replaced only by a chilling intent. ¡°i was right earlier during the day. you really are formidable. where did you detect that something was amiss?¡± fang zhehua looked at chen fei and inquired. ¡°elder fang, if you suspect something is amiss, you can capture him first and then question him. asking him now won¡¯t make him willingly spill the beans.¡± a dark figure appeared behind chen fei, seemingly out of nowhere, effectively blocking chen fei¡¯s retreat alongside fang zhehua. the momentum of the two intertwined, pressing down on chen fei. any slight movement from chen fei would be met with a torrential storm of attacks. ¡°you make a valid point. if you have something to say, we can capture you first and then question you,¡± fang zhehua coldly chuckled as he looked at chen fei. he continued, ¡°so, are you ready to surrender, or do you want us to beat you senseless first?¡± ¡°if you¡¯re sensible, you should surrender. we don¡¯t want your life. in fact, we can offer you an even greater opportunity than staying in the yuan chen sword sect!¡± yu xiaolin insidiously enticed, advancing step by step toward chen fei to exert more pressure. chen fei¡¯s displayed agility had surprised them momentarily, but their astonishment was fleeting. their long rainbow sect¡¯s agility was on par with the yuan chen sword sect, and they had broken through to the nascent realm decades ago, so they naturally outclassed chen fei in agility. it was impossible for chen fei to shake them off with just his agility. ¡°is it just the two of you chasing after me?¡± as fang zhehua and yu xiaolin drew nearer to chen fei, he raised his head and calmly asked. upon hearing chen fei¡¯s question, fang zhehua couldn¡¯t help but be stunned, then he narrowed his eyes. he thought chen fei was incredibly audacious to dare utter such words at this moment. it seemed he had no regard for his own life. did he really think they were no different from those independent cultivators? in an instant, fang zhehua and yu xiaolin appeared right in front of chen fei. their two long spears flashed like dragon serpents, coiling around chen fei. both fang zhehua and yu xiaolin were members of the long rainbow sect. at this moment, they joined forces, their two long spears working in tandem to blanket every possible escape route around chen fei. like mist and wind, delicate and entwining, it bewildered one¡¯s senses, making it impossible to discern the true source. faced with an attack of this nature, even cultivators of the aperture tempering realm with slightly lower cultivation and experience would be thrown into disarray, let alone a coordinated assault by two individuals. for those newly entering the aperture tempering realm, there was no chance of escaping unscathed. *boom!* a deafening explosion echoed through the dense forest. the two long spears came to a halt just a few meters away from chen fei. a black barrier enveloped him, warding off the joint assault of the two. yu xiaolin¡¯s brow furrowed, about to exert more force to pierce through the black screen, but suddenly, the entire barrier disintegrated, covering both him and fang zhehua. ¡°a zhongyuan force formation?¡± fang zhehua¡¯s aura vibrated, numerous spear shadows manifesting all around him to intercept the incoming black sword pearls. although the sword pearls didn¡¯t harm fang zhehua in the slightest, his expression gradually grew serious. the pressure weighing down on him was excessively heavy, affecting his maneuvers. moreover, these sword pearls, both in terms of strength and speed, were far beyond what a novice in the zhongyuan force formation should be able to execute. in fang zhehua¡¯s memory, there were only a few individuals in the primordial sword sect who possessed such mastery of this formation. it was completely unexpected for someone like chen fei, who had just entered the aperture tempering realm, to display this level of skill. chen fei remained silent, watching yu xiaolin and fang zhehua. his eyes emitted a faint glimmer as the forty sword pearls suddenly split into countless sword threads, enveloping yu xiaolin and fang zhehua tightly within the sword formation. *schiing! the screeching sound of the sword threads cutting through the air sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. the transformation of the sword pearls caught fang zhehua and yu xiaolin off guard. their deep familiarity with the primordial sword sect had led them to underestimate the fact that the sword pearls within the sword formation could take on such a form. what was even more crucial was that the power of the sword threads, relative to the sword formation, had increased significantly. ¡°you¡¯re not chen fei! who are you?¡± yu xiaolin shouted loudly as he gazed at chen fei¡¯s back. breaking through to the aperture tempering realm in just over a year and possessing this level of strength? how could this be possible! *clang! chen fei drew the qianyuan sword, holding it as he advanced step by step toward yu xiaolin. suddenly, he paused and turned in another direction. outside the sword formation, sha yingsi was watching in astonishment. so, there¡¯s another one!¡± chen fei¡¯s lips curled into a smirk.. Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: A Head chapter 280: a head-toppling sword slash translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation sha yingsi¡¯s agility, although slightly behind that of fang zhehua and yu xiaolin, had finally caught up with them. however, upon catching up, the scene he witnessed was completely different from what he had imagined. he didn¡¯t expect chen fei to be killed outright, but he should have been severely injured at the very least. just over a year after breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, even with remarkable agility, it seemed that he had no other way to counter the advantage of their speed. however, at this moment, sha yingsi saw fang zhehua and yu xiaolin trapped by the sword formation. the power of the formation was exceptionally strong, and it had immobilized two martial artists of the same level, rendering them unable to move. if it were just one person against the formation, they would probably be crushed by it. this was a cultivator who had only recently broken through to the aperture tempering realm. what level of cultivation technique proficiency could he possess? sha yingsi was no stranger to the zhongyuan force formation and was well-acquainted with its power. the strength of this formation was something that could be surpassed by certain members of the primordial sword sect, particularly those in the mid and late stages of the aperture tempering realm, who could overpower it with their own strength. however, there were very few among them who possessed such a profound understanding of the formation¡¯s intricacies. it required a certain level of mastery over cultivation technique principles to achieve such a level of sophistication. ¡°who are you?¡± sha yingsi shouted loudly, echoing the same thoughts as yu xiaolin. was this really chen fei, or was someone from the primordial sword sect impersonating him? they were not familiar with chen fei, as they had never met him before. if it was indeed someone from the primordial sword sect impersonating chen fei, they wouldn¡¯t be able to recognize him. but why would someone from their sect impersonate chen fei? were they working with the divine flame sect? or had their actions been discovered by the primordial sword sect? ¡°what do you think? who do you think i am?¡± chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he appeared in front of sha yingsi, extending the qianyuan sword toward him. the power of the zhongyuan force formation completely trapped fang zhehua and yu xiaolin, and chen fei did not continue to envelop sha yingsi within it. even though the perfect-grade zhongyuan sword formation was impressive, the sword threads it produced were incredibly powerful. however, attempting to simultaneously trap three people was still somewhat challenging. fortunately, chen fei had now opened thirteen acupoints, and the power of these acupoints was enough to sustain the current transformation of the sword formation. without enough open acupoints, the sword formation might not have been able to hold up for long. ¡°boom!¡± as sha yingsi¡¯s long spear clashed with the qianyuan sword in his hand, his eyes widened involuntarily. could a cultivator in the early aperture tempering realm possess such power? sha yingsi was forced to take dozens of steps backward, and then his entire body crashed violently into a large tree. the tree emitted a piercing, shattering sound before collapsing with a thunderous roar. sha yingsi finally dissipated the tremendous force and stabilized his figure. however, before he could react further, chen fei had reappeared in front of him, launching another sword attack. chen fei¡¯s sword technique was straightforward, with minimal variations, and sha yingsi could easily discern all of chen fei¡¯s follow-up moves. yet, despite this predictability, sha yingsi felt helpless because he couldn¡¯t withstand the attacks. even if he could anticipate the moves, what could he do? the immense power concealed within chen fei¡¯s sword technique overshadowed everything else. it was precisely because of this overwhelming power that chen fei didn¡¯t need to incorporate many variations into his sword technique. one force overcomes ten resistances! ¡°pfft!¡± sha yingsi spewed out a mist of blood, his face turning pale. with just two strikes, he was seriously injured, and he had no strength left to resist. although he had learned the exquisite techniques of the long rainbow sect, they were utterly ineffective at this moment. even defending himself appeared to be an arduous task in the face of this overwhelming force. having broken through to the aperture tempering realm for over a decade, sha yingsi had forgotten how long it had been since he had felt this way. since attaining the aperture tempering realm, he had considered himself superior, never before finding himself in such a despairing situation. sha yingsi desperately tried to retreat, hoping to use his agility, which had always been his weak point. however, at this moment, it seemed as if he had mastered it completely, and his speed increased significantly. but before sha yingsi could feel relieved, he realized that chen fei was already thrusting another sword towards him. only then did he remember that chen fei¡¯s agility far surpassed his own, which was why chen fei had managed to escape so far before being caught by fang zhehua and yu xiaolin. a deafening explosion echoed through the dense forest. sha yingsi¡¯s arms bent unnaturally, and the bones in his arms shattered upon impact. not only his arms, but even his once extraordinarily resilient internal organs began to rupture, sending excruciating pain coursing through his body. but more agonizing than the physical pain was the realization that sha yingsi had nowhere left to run. three strikes, severe injuries, and no chance of escape or defense. at this moment, there was nothing left for him except death. it shouldn¡¯t have been this way. this night had originally been planned for the three of them to corner and kill chen fei. why had it turned into him facing death? with a mad roar, sha yingsi¡¯s acupoints all shattered, and a surge of overwhelming power emanated from within. his bones and internal organs trembled violently, as if they were about to shatter under this force. ¡°kill!¡± the long spear danced like a trapped dragon ascending to the heavens, exuding an aura of desperate fierceness. in the face of utter despair, he chose to fight for his life! ¡°reverse desolation spear!¡± a desperate technique recorded in the long rainbow sect¡¯s records, harnessing the power generated by the rupturing of one¡¯s own acupoints while simultaneously reversing the body¡¯s elemental energy, all to deliver a strike surpassing one¡¯s current realm. with a single thrust, it cares not for life or death! ¡°boom!¡± the tip of the qianyuan sword met sha yingsi¡¯s spear point, creating ripples with this point as the center. these ripples violently spread in all directions, toppling the surrounding trees. chen fei¡¯s hair billowed backward, his clothing was caught in the wind, adhering tightly to his body and producing a crisp rustling sound. yet, chen fei didn¡¯t step back. within his bones and flesh, it felt as if a roaring dragon and elephant were present, completely nullifying the power of the reverse desolation spear. ¡°why is it so powerful?¡± seeing chen fei effortlessly withstand this strike, despair filled sha yingsi¡¯s eyes. it shouldn¡¯t be like this; an aperture tempering realm novice had no right to be this strong. even with his all-out strike, he couldn¡¯t inflict any harm on chen fei. ¡°swoosh!¡± a flash of sword light passed, and sha yingsi¡¯s head was sent flying. blood splattered, and his body fell backward, crashing onto the ground with a dull thud. with five strikes, chen fei forcefully suppressed a peer of the same realm, leaving no chance for escape. this was chen fei¡¯s current strength. chen fei turned his gaze toward the two figures trapped within the sword formation. when he had dealt with sha yingsi, fang zhehua and yu xiaolin had desperately tried to rush to his aid, but to no avail. a perfected-level sword formation during the early stages of aperture tempering realm cultivation was exceedingly rare. both sides possessed a similar number of acupoints, around a dozen each. in a situation where their comprehension of cultivation techniques couldn¡¯t match chen fei¡¯s, how could they possibly escape the encirclement of the sword formation? even though chen fei was currently trapping two people within the formation, they still couldn¡¯t break free. this was the legacy of the zhongyuan sword sect¡¯s zhongyuan sword, which may have seemed somewhat declining in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, but in the initial stages, its power was unquestionably formidable. ¡°breakthrough!¡± fang zhehua shouted loudly. the commotion outside the sword formation had already come into view for fang zhehua and yu xiaolin. a figure capable of killing a peer with just five sword strikes was a rarity they hadn¡¯t encountered in years. little did they expect to run into such an individual today, and ironically, they had chased him down themselves, hoping to keep chen fei here. in retrospect, it seemed like they had rushed here to meet their doom. however, in the world, there was no remedy for regrets. their only option now was to break through or leave this place. with dazzling radiance, the long spears in fang zhehua and yu xiaolin¡¯s hands emanated power through self-inflicted damage to their spirit tools. they didn¡¯t dare to use the reverse desolation spear, as that strike was a one-way ticket to death. once it was executed, regardless of the outcome, they would meet their end. they simply wanted to break through the sword formation and escape. if they really unleashed the reverse desolation spear, there would be no possibility of escaping. just as yu xiaolin was about to thrust his spear, he suddenly noticed the sword formation tightening, trapping fang zhehua in front of him. there was no obstruction in his path. yu xiaolin¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily, a chill running through his mind. he understood that the scene before him meant that chen fei had set his sights on him as the second target, rather than allowing him to leave. ¡°we concede! we concede!¡± yu xiaolin shouted loudly. the dignity of the aperture tempering realm was cast aside at this moment. he only wanted to survive and dared not contemplate any other outcome. *clang! chen fei didn¡¯t speak; his response was a resounding clash of swords. *boom!* yu xiaolin involuntarily staggered backward, his arms trembling as he held the spear. at this moment, yu xiaolin finally experienced the same despair that sha yingsi had felt. such immense power, how could an ordinary early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator hope to withstand it? they couldn¡¯t even mitigate the force. unless yu xiaolin had cultivated the long rainbow sect¡¯s legacy to an advanced level, there was no way he could dissipate this overwhelming strength. cultivation techniques were fundamentally about harnessing various forces. as long as the understanding of the technique was deep enough, there would always be a solution to facing tremendous power. unfortunately, yu xiaolin¡¯s comprehension of his technique was only at a proficient level. it was good, but not outstanding, and it fell within the range of most early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators¡¯ understanding of their techniques. what chen fei had achieved was far from normal. his rapid comprehension of cultivation techniques was beyond the realm of common sense. ¡°we will die here, and the long rainbow sect will never let you go. even the primordial sword sect won¡¯t be able to protect you!¡± yu xiaolin shouted sternly, hoping for even a moment of hesitation from chen fei, which would give him a chance to escape. compared to sha yingsi, yu xiaolin¡¯s agility was far superior, and he had a chance to flee! chen fei remained silent and showed no sign of hesitation. he thrust the qianyuan sword without expression. it was still a simple and unadorned direct thrust, but in yu xiaolin¡¯s eyes, it was an inevitable and deadly strike. in the rear, within the sword formation, fang zhehua continued to roar furiously. his long spear had transformed into a beam of light, relentlessly striking the surrounding threads of the sword formation. however, no matter how fang zhehua attacked, these threads continued to contract. previously, when the sword formation trapped the two of them, they had found it difficult to break free. now, with the entire sword formation surrounding fang zhehua, breaking it became an even more challenging task. with the current strength of the sword formation, killing fang zhehua alone was only a matter of time.. Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: The Fish Has Taken the Bait! chapter 281: the fish has taken the bait! translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°boom!¡± with a deafening explosion, yu xiaolin dug a deep pit with each step he took, desperately employing his movement technique to channel the overwhelming force surging through his body into the ground. however, the power was so uncontrollable, but given enough time, he might have succeeded in expelling it entirely. but how could chen fei possibly give yu xiaolin that time? as yu xiaolin retreated repeatedly, chen fei had already closed the gap between them with just a single step. ¡°what do you want?¡± yu xiaolin shouted, staring at the sword in chen fei¡¯s hand, the fear of impending death driving him to scream frantically. sha yingsi¡¯s lifeless body lay nearby, and yu xiaolin had no intention of following in his footsteps. chen fei remained silent. when these individuals had appeared before him with murderous intent, the outcome had been sealed. if chen fei¡¯s strength had been even slightly weaker, the situation would have already turned against him. he would be trapped, unable to escape, and ultimately face the merciless fate of being surrounded and killed by the three of them. ¡°ah!¡± as he saw chen fei¡¯s sword blade approaching, yu xiaolin roared in frustration. his acupoints quivered, and his body¡¯s internal force surged. reverse desolation spear! however, yu xiaolin didn¡¯t thrust the long spear in his hand. instead, relying on the surging power within him, he flashed away and fled into the distance. the reverse desolation spear couldn¡¯t kill chen fei, as sha yingsi had already proven. yu xiaolin didn¡¯t want to die either. even if he could only survive by the skin of his teeth, he would choose life over silently perishing here. chen fei was somewhat surprised. he hadn¡¯t expected yu xiaolin to use a life-threatening technique to escape. the reverse desolation spear, which harnessed opposing elemental forces and ruptured acupoints, was meant for a mutual demise. if the opponent didn¡¯t die, the one using it would immediately meet their end. even if yu xiaolin managed to escape at this moment, he would likely become a crippled individual afterward. if his luck was just slightly worse, he might perish during his escape due to ruptured acupoints. the probability of such an outcome was also quite high. chen fei was about to chase after him when he noticed that yu xiaolin had turned into a fleeting shadow, disappearing without a trace. his speed in fleeing was astonishing. even with chen fei¡¯s current agility, there was no chance of catching up. the only possibility of intercepting him was if chen fei had mastered the soaring heaven technique to perfection, but he hadn¡¯t reached that level yet. as yu xiaolin vanished, leaving only a sense of despair in the eyes of fang zhehua, who had initially been part of a trio all suppressed by chen fei, he couldn¡¯t see any potential for a reversal. ¡°i¡¯ve lived for so many years, and i rarely make misjudgments. i didn¡¯t expect to meet my end here today!¡± fang zhehua looked at chen fei with a cold, sinister smile. the rapid movements of his long spear suddenly slowed down. in the next moment, fang zhehua¡¯s entire body suddenly swelled, then exploded in a burst of blood mist that spread in all directions. however, the sword formation trapped and compressed it into a confined area. chen fei stood outside the sword formation, watching as fang zhehua self-destructed, without trying to intervene. this was because he couldn¡¯t stop it. although chen fei could overpower them, it didn¡¯t mean he could control everything about them. ¡°is it that you don¡¯t want me to capture you alive and extract other information?¡± as the sword formation dissipated, chen fei looked at the spot where fang zhehua had been standing, but there was nothing left. fang zhehua had even chosen to self-destruct his own spirit weapon, leaving nothing for chen fei. chen fei briefly searched sha yingsi¡¯s belongings, finding a few elemental stones. the most valuable item was the spirit weapon, a long spear, but its spiritual essence had already dissipated significantly. after a quick glance in the direction where yu xiaolin had disappeared, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he pursued. in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, chen fei found yu xiaolin¡¯s lifeless body in the dense forest. he had died moments ago due to the reversal of elemental forces and the rupturing of his acupoints. despite all his efforts to escape, this had been his ultimate fate. chen fei approached and searched yu xiaolin¡¯s body, but the loot was meager: a few elemental stones and no elixirs. as for the spirit weapon he had been carrying, its spiritual essence had long vanished, rendering it useless scrap. after a moment¡¯s consideration, chen fei decided to retrieve the long spear anyway. it might fetch a few silver coins. with no more potential gains, chen fei surveyed the surroundings, then his figure flickered as he headed toward the entrance of the primordial sword sect. today had seen quite a series of events, and chen fei was certain he needed to report back. as for not going to moyang manor to capture qian jianlong, chen fei did not want to alert the enemy. he couldn¡¯t be sure how many people within the moyang manor might be connected to this situation. perhaps chen fei could stealthily apprehend qian jianlong, but someone else might secretly relay the situation outside. given this uncertainty, it was better to return promptly and explain everything. there would naturally be people to handle all the matters. chen fei swiftly returned to the sect¡¯s entrance and found the sect leader, qu qingsheng. he recounted everything he had encountered. qu qingsheng was deeply shocked, both by the situation at moyang manor and by chen fei¡¯s strength. ¡°those three were killed by me when you sought help from our sect. if anyone asks, that¡¯s your response!¡± qu qingsheng looked at chen fei and emphasized, ¡°remember this.¡± chen fei displayed his potential and understanding while the situation was chaotic, but he understood that he shouldn¡¯t draw too much attention to himself. ¡°i understand,¡± chen fei nodded in agreement, acknowledging the sect leader¡¯s intentions. qu qingsheng relayed the message to the immortal cloud sword sect, while chen fei returned to his own courtyard. in truth, chen fei had many unanswered questions and had considered capturing someone among fang zhehua¡¯s group to gain insights. however, in the end, chen fei abandoned the idea. it was safer to deal with dead people. attempting to capture someone of the same cultivation level would only increase his own risk, which was unnecessary. because you never knew what hidden cards your opponent might have. what seemed safe could turn lethal with a single mistake. at moyang manor, qian jianlong was waiting for fang zhehua and the others to return. qian jianlong wasn¡¯t concerned about their success in killing chen fei; he was more focused on how to handle the situation here after their return. as time passed and fang zhehua¡¯s group didn¡¯t return, qian jianlong began to feel restless. although not much time had passed, he couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was amiss, causing him to become increasingly uneasy. ¡°are you feeling anxious?¡± a voice suddenly sounded in qian jianlong¡¯s ear. startled, he turned to see elder guo huaiyu, an elder from the immortal cloud sword sect. why was elder guo huaiyu here, especially at this time? qian jianlong¡¯s heart was in turmoil, but years of lurking had already taught him to remain composed despite his inner anxiety. ¡°elder guo, my apologies for not welcoming you properly,¡± qian jianlong hurriedly stepped forward, bowing respectfully. ¡°i wonder why elder guo has come to the manor so late?¡± ¡°that¡¯s right. it¡¯s no wonder nobody has been able to detect anything amiss with you all this time. what a pity!¡± elder guo huaiyu praised qian jianlong¡¯s composure while reaching for qian jianlong¡¯s neck. ¡°elder guo, what is this¡­¡± qian jianlong¡¯s heart was filled with dread, but he didn¡¯t attempt to evade. in front of a powerhouse like elder guo huaiyu, qian jianlong, with only visceral tempering realm cultivation, had no resistance. ¡°you¡¯re very sensible. 1 hope you¡¯ll continue to be just as sensible in the future,¡± elder guo huaiyu said as he grasped qian jianlong¡¯s neck and disappeared into the room. at the same time, disciples from the immortal cloud sword sect quietly infiltrated the manor, taking control of everyone. without exception, they subdued everyone, young and old. an hour later, chen fei was summoned back to moyang manor. he was surprised to see three individuals who bore a striking resemblance to fang zhehua and his group. ¡°you did well. you managed to discover the situation here and knew to send for help,¡± elder guo huaiyu commented while nodding slightly. he then had a box delivered to chen fei. ¡°this is your reward for this mission. stay here for the next few days and don¡¯t go elsewhere,¡± elder guo huaiyu instructed before turning and leaving. chen fei opened the box to find several bottles of pills inside. chen fei opened one of the bottles, and the familiar fragrance of medicine wafted out. it was indeed spirit snow pills. there were five pills in one bottle, and in total, there were thirty spirit snow pills in the box. ¡°what¡¯s this, the spirit enhancing pill?¡± in the corner of the box, there was a smaller vial, which chen fei opened. a faint fragrance filled the air, clearing his entire sea of consciousness. the spirit enhancing pill, when consumed, directly enhanced one¡¯s spiritual power. even for a mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, it had a significant effect, let alone someone like chen fei in the early stage of aperture tempering realm. chen fei was somewhat surprised; the rewards from the immortal cloud sword sect were quite generous. in the primordial sword sect, it would take him over a year to obtain this many spirit snow pills. as for the spirit enhancing pill, chen fei wouldn¡¯t even have the opportunity to acquire it. it wasn¡¯t sold in the pharmacies, and the primordial sword sect rarely distributed it. chen fei glanced at elder guo huaiyu¡¯s departing figure and then at the individuals who had posed as fang zhehua¡¯s group. he realized that his earlier suspicions were likely correct. the immortal cloud sword sect seemed to be planning something significant. with an ample supply of pills, chen fei began to practice diligently within moyang manor. he saved a lot of time by not having to refine pills, and this extra time allowed him to focus on cultivation. for three consecutive days, chen fei focused on practicing the soaring heaven technique. his proficiency in the technique had never waned, and he had invested even more effort recently. after these three days of intensive training, he finally broke through to the mastery level. in the room, chen fei¡¯s figure swayed slightly, and a shadow emerged from his body. in moments, the shadow solidified, becoming an exact replica of chen fei. the perfected soaring heaven technique created a doppelganger that was incredibly lifelike. if not paying close attention, one could easily mistake it for the real chen fei. in comparison to the proficiency level, this doppelganger now possessed nearly the same combat capabilities as chen fei himself. meanwhile, in a mountain hollow, several aperture tempering realm cultivators of the immortal sword sect were being surrounded and attacked by members of the divine flame sect. the fish had taken the bait! Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Backstab chapter 282: backstab translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°yu cunzheng, how dare the long rainbow sect betray us!¡± tang zhishi brandished his spiritual sword, blocking the attacks from all around. his expression was dark and, especially when he looked at someone specific, his gaze turned icy. in this mountain hollow, there were seven cultivators from the immortal cloud sword sect who had gathered here for a mission, only to be ambushed and surrounded by members of the divine flame sect. all seven of these cultivators were core members of the immortal cloud sword sect, not the independent cultivators who had joined recently. this meant that if these seven cultivators were to die here, it would be a severe blow to the immortal cloud sword sect. particularly, tang zhishi was at the late aperture tempering realm cultivation stage and had hopes of attempting to break through to the combined aperture tempering realm in the coming years. his death would be a significant setback for the immortal cloud sword sect. yu cunzheng from the long rainbow sect remained silent, continuously attacking the members of the immortal cloud sword sect. present on the scene, there were over ten aperture tempering realm cultivators from the divine flame sect, and even with tang zhishi, the immortal cloud sword sect members were facing a time-bound defeat. the encirclement was growing tighter, and the divine flame sect was slowly wearing down the immortal cloud sword sect members. regardless of how one looked at it, there was no chance of survival for the seven immortal cloud sword sect members. lu zhenyuan of the divine flame sect had a sinister smile on his face. this collaboration with the long rainbow sect had yielded far better results than expected. as for the long rainbow sect¡¯s inability to remain hidden within the immortal cloud sword sect afterward, it didn¡¯t matter to him. the immortal cloud sword sect had never had a strong level of trust with other sects, and they rarely consulted with other sects when making major decisions. but that was understandable because those outside of their sect were seen as having different interests. the radiance of the spiritual sword in tang zhishi¡¯s hand continued to intensify as the situation reached its most critical point. however, tang zhishi¡¯s expression gradually became calm, and the anger he had shown earlier seemed to have disappeared completely. lu zhenyuan¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed, and his core soul energy trembled slightly as he sensed something unusual. just as he was about to give the order to fully attack tang zhishi and his companions, a sudden surge of energy appeared several hundred meters away. lu zhenyuan¡¯s expression changed abruptly. he turned to look and discovered that more than twenty cultivators in the aperture tempering realm were rushing towards them from all directions, converging on their location. for cultivators in the aperture tempering realm, several hundred meters was hardly a distance at all. before lu zhenyuan could react, these individuals had already encircled the members of the divine flame sect. the faces of the divine flame sect disciples turned pale, and yu cunzheng, in particular, looked incredulous. how could there be so many immortal cloud sword sect members here? lu zhenyuan immediately turned to yu cunzheng, thinking that the long rainbow sect might have played a double game. however, from yu cunzheng¡¯s expression, it was clear that he was just as clueless about this as anyone else. ¡°at a time like this, we can have a proper discussion!¡± tang zhishi¡¯s expression turned cold. in the next moment, a giant sword spanned dozens of meters and slashed towards lu zhenyuan. with a deafening roar, the entire mountain hollow vanished from sight, and the counter-ambush had officially begun. dozens of miles away, within the moyang manor, chen fei was wholeheartedly cultivating. suddenly, he received a notification that he could leave. chen fei¡¯s heart stirred slightly, understanding that the immortal cloud sword sect must have taken action, and there was no need for him to continue disguising himself here. without further ado, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he headed towards the mountain gate of the primordial sword sect. having achieved a breakthrough to the combined aperture tempering realm in his skill, chen fei¡¯s speed had increased even further. in the aperture tempering realm, not a single person from the surrounding sects could match his speed unless they possessed a spirit tool that enhanced their speed. only cultivators at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm posed a threat to chen fei now. chen fei had opened up thirty- aperture tempering realm six acupoints. after breaking through to the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, these thirty-six acupoints would become completely interconnected, forming a unified whole. consequently, the power that could be accessed was much stronger than in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. this was the difference between scattered soldiers and a unified army. it was also why the combat power of those in the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm was stronger than those in the early stage. chen fei had not yet reached the point of invincibility in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm, as there were still many techniques within that realm. however, with his complete mastery of the soaring heaven technique, chen fei could now come and go as he pleased. if chen fei had possessed this level of skill in the soaring heaven technique a few days ago, then the group led by fang zhehua would not have been able to block his path at all because the difference in their mobility techniques was too great. returning to the sect at lightning speed, chen fei immediately sought an audience with the sect leader, qu qingsheng. to his surprise, he found all the elders gathered in the main hall of the sect. when qu qingsheng saw chen fei, he nodded slightly, and the other elders also gave subtle acknowledgments. chen fei stood beside feng xiupu and sought guidance from his master with a glance. ¡°long rainbow sect has betrayed us and joined the divine flame sect. originally, they intended to ambush and kill the seven immortal cloud sword sect members in the middle stages of the aperture tempering realm. however, the immortal cloud sword sect turned the tables and is now besieging more than a dozen middle-stage cultivators from the divine flame sect,¡± feng xiupu communicated through mental transmission. chen fei¡¯s expression trembled slightly. what a bold move. previously, the immortal cloud sword sect had suffered losses when their middle-stage cultivators were ambushed and killed. their morale had been low, but now they had seized an opportunity and were turning the situation around. of course, the value of more than a dozen middle-stage cultivators couldn¡¯t compare to that of a single combined aperture tempering realm cultivator. whichever way you looked at it, the immortal cloud sword sect was still at a disadvantage. however, the loss of more than a dozen middle-stage cultivators was a heavy blow to the divine flame sect. most of the divine flame sect¡¯s middle-stage cultivators were originally solo cultivators who had joined the sect. now, losing more than a dozen of them in one fell swoop would severely tip the balance of power between the divine flame sect and the immortal cloud sword sect. apart from their top-tier combat power, the two sects remained relatively evenly matched, while in other aspects, one sect had significantly outstripped the other. not to mention, most of the surrounding sects are leaning towards the immortal cloud sword sect. it can be said that after this battle, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s situation has suddenly improved significantly. ¡°except for the few mentioned earlier who will stay behind, the rest of you follow me to the long rainbow sect!¡± as soon as qu qingsheng¡¯s words fell, he was the first to leave the main hall, followed by the other elders. ¡°long rainbow sect is blocked by the immortal cloud sword sect at the mountain gate, tong zhongqiu has stopped jian jinsheng, and the cultivators from the divine flame sect are currently no match for the immortal cloud sword sect. they can¡¯t break through,¡± whispered feng xiupu. ¡°so, the immortal cloud sword sect wants us, several sects, to annihilate the long rainbow sect?¡± chen fei raised an eyebrow slightly. the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s strategy was clear: they would intercept the divine flame sect while letting other sects deal with the long rainbow sect. these sects would be less resistant to the long rainbow sect compared to directly confronting the divine flame sect. ¡°right, to annihilate the long rainbow sect. we get fifty percent of what we obtain, and the rest goes to the immortal cloud sword sect,¡± feng xiupu nodded. ¡°should 1 stay behind at the sect or go with them?¡± chen fei asked in a low voice. ¡°you go with them,¡± feng xiupu replied. upon hearing this question, feng xiupu looked at chen fei somewhat strangely. it was only today that feng xiupu learned that chen fei had single-handedly killed three cultivators at the same stage in the initial aperture tempering realm. the names of these three were well-known in the immortal cloud city, and they were all outstanding cultivators who had broken through to the aperture tempering realm in the past ten years. the names of fang zhehua, yu xiaolin, and sha yingsi were widely recognized, and they were considered the cream of the crop among cultivators who had broken through to the aperture tempering realm in the past decade. these three individuals had tried to surround and kill chen fei, but in the end, not a single one of them had escaped. when feng xiupu heard this news from the sect master qu qingsheng, he was completely stunned. those who knew remembered that chen fei had only broken through to the aperture tempering realm a little over a year ago. for those who didn¡¯t know, hearing this news suddenly might make them think chen fei was a mid-stage aperture tempering realm powerhouse. the last time chen fei had escaped from the three aperture tempering realm cultivators of the divine flame sect, feng xiupu had been relieved, thankful that chen fei¡¯s speed had reached a certain level. if it hadn¡¯t been for his speed, chen fei might have been in danger at that time. and now, just a few months later, chen fei had gone from escaping to killing three sect aperture tempering realm cultivators without sparing a single one. this level of difference was simply outrageous. even as chen fei¡¯s master, feng xiupu found it hard to digest this news. currently, only sect master qu qingsheng and feng xiupu were aware of this information, and it hadn¡¯t been shared with the other elders. this was done to better protect chen fei. when qu qingsheng arranged for chen fei to go to the long rainbow sect today, it had surprised the others. however, qu qingsheng had given the reason that facing life and death was necessary for growth. this kind of inter-sect war would undoubtedly be extremely brutal, but the brutality was mostly directed at the long rainbow sect. the primordial sword sect, sunken water pavilion, and big dipper tower had mobilized over eighty percent of their aperture tempering realm cultivators. with this number of aperture tempering realm cultivators, they far outnumbered the long rainbow sect. even if the long rainbow sect had some defensive formations, they wouldn¡¯t withstand such a sea of people in battle. therefore, although chen fei¡¯s cultivation level wasn¡¯t high, his safety was not a concern. ¡°how far have you progressed in your zhongyuan sword technique?¡± feng xiupu transmitted his voice. last time, feng xiupu only knew about chen fei¡¯s progress in the soaring heaven technique and hadn¡¯t asked about the zhongyuan sword technique. in feng xiupu¡¯s estimation, after chen fei broke through to the aperture tempering realm, he probably focused on the soaring heaven technique as his main cultivation method, following the same strategy he had used in the body refining realm: running away when he couldn¡¯t win. but now, killing three aperture tempering realm cultivators single-handedly was entirely impossible with just the soaring heaven technique. it would require the zhongyuan sword technique to reach an extremely high level. ¡°i have forty sword beads, and i¡¯ve made some improvements to them,¡± chen fei said, extending his right hand. between his thumb and forefinger, a black sword thread ran across. feng xiupu¡¯s expression tightened. although the sword thread flashed by briefly, he could clearly sense the sharpness within it. with forty sword beads and the transformation into a sword thread, feng xiupu realized that if he were to face chen fei head-on, he would likely meet a fatal end. as for the level of understanding of the zhongyuan sword technique with forty sword beads, within the primordial sword sect, aside from chen fei, no one in the early aperture tempering realm had achieved it. even among those in the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm, only one elder had completed it. in just a little over a year, chen fei had already comprehended the zhongyuan sword technique to this degree. it was no wonder the three members of the long rainbow sect couldn¡¯t escape. feng xiupu felt both gratified and somewhat melancholic. he was gratified that he hadn¡¯t misjudged chen fei. chen fei¡¯s exceptional insight was truly unique, and the aperture tempering realm marked the beginning of his ascent. however, he felt melancholic about his own cultivation path, uncertain about how far he could progress.. Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Roar chapter 283: roar translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the disciples of the primordial sword sect, accompanied by members of the sunken water pavilion and the big dipper tower, rushed to the long rainbow sect¡¯s mountain gate at lightning speed. upon arrival, they were greeted by a shimmering barrier that enveloped the entire long rainbow sect. from a distance, they could see the anxious and helpless expressions of long rainbow sect disciples beneath the barrier. when the divine flame sect had conspired against the immortal cloud sword sect, the long rainbow sect had already prepared for evacuation. however, the sudden arrival of immortal cloud sword sect had trapped them, preventing their escape. as the long rainbow sect contemplated whether to eliminate the incoming visitors and force their way out, several immortal cloud sword sect elders, some of whom were in the late aperture tempering realm, appeared unexpectedly. this alerted the long rainbow sect to the severity of the situation, and they attempted a desperate breakout. just as they were about to attempt a daring escape, tong zhongqiu¡¯s figure appeared in the sky above the long rainbow sect. his imposing aura, stemming from the combined aperture tempering realm, left the long rainbow sect disciples breathless. following tong zhongqiu, the members of the sunken water pavilion arrived, followed by the big dipper tower and other smaller sects, effectively surrounding the long rainbow sect. with the tide turned against them, despair washed over the long rainbow sect. while a significant number of their members had already left the sect days ago with valuable resources, most of them remained within the sect¡¯s boundaries. departing too early would have aroused the suspicion of the immortal cloud sword sect, with whom they were still conspiring against the divine flame sect. however, everything had changed now. the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s aperture tempering realm experts had survived, while the divine flame sect had suffered heavier casualties. as a result, they were unable to provide assistance to the long rainbow sect. the most powerful member of the divine flame sect, jian jinsheng, was directly blocked by tong zhongqiu and had no way to reach the divine flame sect. long rainbow sect¡¯s sect master, ding luzhong, had a pale face as he looked at the formation outside, tightly gripping the long spear in his hand. it was due to some machinations that the entire long rainbow sect had been dragged into its current predicament. however, even if it meant stepping over the corpses of long rainbow sect members, he would demand their consent. even in death, ding luzhong was determined to drag a few of them along. ¡°break through their defenses, kill!¡± shouted guo huaiyu, a member of the immortal cloud sword sect, with anger in his voice. he pointed his long sword forward, and a sharp sword aura crossed hundreds of meters, striking the long rainbow sect¡¯s formation with a dull sound. ¡°set up the formation!¡± commanded qu qingsheng in a low voice. black radiance flashed around him as a force field with a radius of hundreds of meters descended upon the primordial sword sect. the members of the primordial sword sect took their predetermined positions, channeling all their power into the sword formation. in an instant, a massive black sword emerged and swung towards the long rainbow sect¡¯s formation. the zhongyuan sword formation, with qu qingsheng as its core, absorbed the power of his fellow sect members and unleashed this imposing strike. however, such tactics were only suitable for breaking through formations. in actual combat between true martial artists, such coordinated attacks were too slow, making them vulnerable to exploitation, and it was challenging to land a hit on the enemy. formations, on the other hand, didn¡¯t change and were better suited for defense. ¡°boom!¡± the long rainbow sect¡¯s formation trembled violently, with ripples continuously rising and falling, countering the force of the giant sword. yet, before the formation could absorb this power, two more massive beams of light crashed into it. the attacks from the sunken water pavilion and the big dipper tower had arrived, and as a result, the long rainbow sect¡¯s formation shattered directly. a sect could not withstand the combined assault of three nearly equally powerful sects. the formation crumbled, and the people within it were in disarray. there was no escaping the inevitable fate when long rainbow sect found itself cornered within the confines of its mountain gate. over forty aperture tempering realm cultivators rushed towards long rainbow sect¡¯s mountain gate. long rainbow sect¡¯s body refining realm disciples, organized in teams, formed defensive formations, but they posed no threat whatsoever to the aperture tempering cultivators. in the blink of an eye, the mountain path of long rainbow sect was stained with blood. a quarter of an hour later, the aperture tempering cultivators from both sides finally clashed. long rainbow sect primarily trained in the use of long spears, where one¡¯s courage was synonymous with their proficiency in spear techniques. in the face of actual combat, not a single long rainbow sect member retreated. however, their courage could not alter the situation. with just a single encounter, several of long rainbow sect¡¯s initial aperture tempering cultivators were severely injured. they were quickly overwhelmed by subsequent attacks, leaving them with no time to recover. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he seized the opportunity and charged towards the center of long rainbow sect. having been in this world for a while, chen fei had not encountered anything similar to a spatial storage bag, a convenient item that the members of long rainbow sect couldn¡¯t carry with them. for chen fei, killing was certainly secondary to his objective. the most practical goal was to acquire as many resources as possible during his visit to long rainbow sect. many others shared chen fei¡¯s objective, but some were hindered by long rainbow sect members, unable to escape. aware that they were doomed today, the long rainbow sect members fought with madness, trying to drag down as many opponents as possible before their inevitable demise. their thoughts were fixated on making the most of their final moments. ¡°swish!¡± a long spear appeared in front of chen fei. the spearhead scraped against the air, producing numerous sparks, and its formidable aura seemed capable of piercing and igniting a person. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and the spearhead pierced through him without drawing any blood. chen fei had already appeared in another location. the person holding the spear was somewhat surprised. chen fei¡¯s appearance wasn¡¯t a secret among the various sects in immortal cloud city. after all, his standout performance in the immortal cloud sword sect was still fresh in people¡¯s memories. originally, the intent was to kill chen fei to hurt the primordial sword sect deeply. however, chen fei effortlessly evaded, and this kind of agility was unexpected from a newly advanced aperture tempering realm cultivator. chen fei didn¡¯t linger and swiftly moved away from the long rainbow sect member, continuing towards the center of long rainbow sect. in just a moment, chen fei saw long rainbow sect¡¯s treasure repository. before coming here, chen fei had obtained long rainbow sect¡¯s topography map from feng xiupu. feng xiupu understood chen fei¡¯s intentions and didn¡¯t stop him. after all, with chen fei¡¯s strength, it was a question of who should be cautious when encountering an average aperture tempering initial realm cultivator. as for the strong cultivators in the mid and late aperture tempering realms, they had already been closely monitored by members of several sects. chen fei staying away from those combat zones was actually a good thing. chen fei kicked open the doors of the treasure repository. the scene inside appeared quite chaotic. it was evident that the long rainbow sect members had hastily packed up, but they still left quite a few things behind. especially those large items that couldn¡¯t be moved were all left in the treasure repository. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he couldn¡¯t take away those large items. what he was looking for now were the spiritual materials that were useful to him and how many there were. some aged medicinal herbs, especially those that had aged for over fifty years, were thrown into his bag. he hadn¡¯t found any elemental stones or spiritual grasses. just as chen fei was feeling somewhat disappointed, a pill furnace appeared in front of him. ¡°a spirit tool?¡± chen fei appeared in front of the pill furnace and, after a careful examination, couldn¡¯t help but feel disappointed. it used to be a spirit tool, but now it was just a shell, devoid of spirituality, and covered in pits and dents. in the midst of the life-or-death struggle within the sect, this pill furnace was no small thing. no one in the sect would have carried such a furnace around; that would have been sheer recklessness. the members of the long rainbow sect decided to destroy the pill furnace altogether, with no intention of leaving it for anyone else. chen fei estimated the size of his spatial storage box. after arriving in xianyun city, he had commissioned the creation of a new one. the wooden panels inside the box were all detachable, allowing him to combine several drawers into a larger space. although this pill furnace was reduced to just a shell, it could potentially be restored under the right conditions, albeit at a high cost. even if it couldn¡¯t be restored, it would still be better for chen fei¡¯s alchemical purposes than his original furnace. as chen fei was about to leave the treasure vault and find a secluded spot to stow away the pill furnace in his spatial storage, the vault¡¯s walls suddenly shook, then burst open, and a figure rushed in. in just a moment, others had arrived at the treasure vault. ¡°wow, there¡¯s someone here already,¡± remarked bai daoxiang. his expression shifted when he saw chen fei, but when he noticed the pill furnace at chen fei¡¯s side, bai daoxiang¡¯s eyes lit up. though the pill furnace had lost its spiritual essence, it could still fetch a high price if sold. ¡°this pill furnace belongs to me now. you should go somewhere else,¡± bai daoxiang declared loudly, laughing. he paid no heed to chen fei¡¯s presence and struck out with a powerful punch, having already claimed the pill furnace as his own. the tremendous force of his punch enveloped chen fei from all directions. while he had ostensibly told chen fei to leave, there was no room for negotiation in the power of that blow. chen fei swung his sword, causing the ground beneath him to tremble ever so slightly. in the air, there seemed to be a distant roar of a dragon and an elephant. the next moment, the edge of the qianyuan sword clashed with bai daoxiang¡¯s fist. ¡°boom!¡± bai daoxiang¡¯s initially arrogant expression froze. from his fist to his arm, there came a bone-crushing sound, and in the next instant, bai daoxiang was sent flying. he smashed through the walls of the treasure vault, rolled forcefully on the ground for a few turns, and only came to a stop then. ¡°this pill furnace is mine.¡± chen fei retracted his qianyuan sword, grabbed the pill furnace, and with a swift movement, he disappeared within the treasure vault. the most valuable item in the treasure vault was this pill furnace; everything else was relatively insignificant. chen fei needed to conceal the furnace first and then explore other areas. there was more to the treasures of the long rainbow sect than just this furnace. inside the treasure vault, bai daoxiang grimaced as he got back on his feet, wiping away some blood from the corner of his mouth. a single sword strike had left him seriously injured. fortunately, chen fei hadn¡¯t pursued him, or else bai daoxiang doubted whether he would survive the encounter. ¡°isn¡¯t that person chen fei from the primordial sword sect? how can his strength be so formidable?¡± bai daoxiang spat out a mouthful of bloody phlegm and flexed his right arm. he hadn¡¯t obtained anything yet, and he was already injured, which irritated bai daoxiang. moreover, he didn¡¯t have the courage to go after chen fei; he feared for his own life. in a disciple¡¯s room of the long rainbow sect, chen fei discarded a few pieces of wooden boards and placed the pill furnace inside his spatial storage. at present, there were actually very few items inside chen fei¡¯s spatial storage. the spiritual herbs had long been ingested, the spiritual materials absorbed by the qianyuan sword, leaving only some miscellaneous items that had just been thrown out by chen fei.. Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: The Sound of Silence chapter 284: the sound of silence translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation several dozen miles north of the long rainbow sect, in the sky hundreds of meters high, there were currently two figures facing each other from a distance. the high sky belonged to flying birds and those above the combined aperture tempering realm. the fierce winds howled, but when it reached tong zhongqiu and jian jinsheng, it suddenly became calm. ¡°the long rainbow sect has been around for so many years. not to mention achievements, they¡¯ve also faced hardships. killing them all like this, doesn¡¯t it send shivers down your spine?¡± jian jinsheng looked at the elderly tong zhongqiu and spoke. jian jinsheng¡¯s voice was not loud, and the two of them were hundreds of meters apart, so they shouldn¡¯t have been able to hear each other clearly. but tong zhongqiu could hear every word distinctly. the vitality of heaven and earth, the myriad of mysterious doors, ever-changing, profound and mysterious! ¡°traitors should meet the fate of traitors; it¡¯s the same everywhere,¡± tong zhongqiu replied calmly. ¡°is that so? then how come those who betrayed the divine flame sect back then are all doing well now? why haven¡¯t they died yet?¡± jian jinsheng suddenly sneered, his expression full of sarcasm. ¡°who betrayed whom back then, you and 1 can¡¯t say for sure!¡± tong zhongqiu shook his head. over the years, it was well known that there had been conflicts between the divine flame sect and the immortal cloud sword sect. but many people didn¡¯t know that the two sects had once been as close as one family. it wouldn¡¯t be wrong to say they were two branches of the same sect. unfortunately, everything had dissipated like smoke, and there was no way to look back. ¡°alright, let¡¯s not talk about the past for now. since you¡¯re not willing to let me take a few people from the long rainbow sect, then today, i¡¯ll have to experience your skills again. 1 hope your old bones can still handle it!¡± jian jinsheng laughed heartily, crossing hundreds of meters in a single step and arriving in front of tong zhongqiu, his longsword thrusting forward in his hand. with a single sword strike, in tong zhongqiu¡¯s field of vision, there was nothing else. the entire world became a blade. this sword was like an unstoppable force in the world, where everything had no choice but to submit, surrendering willingly, and facing inevitable doom. ¡°boom!¡± an exploding ball of light burst open in the high sky. the surrounding vital energy of heaven and earth suddenly stirred, and a massive ripple swept out from the point of impact, spreading in all directions. as it extended outward, it grew larger, whipping up countless fierce winds. outside the long rainbow sect, many people raised their heads to look towards the north. even if they didn¡¯t hear the sound, they could still sense the vibrations coming from that direction. clearly, two combined aperture tempering realm experts were clashing once again. jian jinsheng had no choice but to take action. the calamity that had befallen the long rainbow sect was caused by the divine flame sect. if it weren¡¯t for the divine flame sect luring the long rainbow sect, they wouldn¡¯t have become embroiled in the divine flame sect¡¯s affairs, let alone attempt to assassinate the immortal cloud sword sect. now, with many sects besieging the long rainbow sect and the divine flame sect unable to provide assistance, it was crucial for jian jinsheng to take action. if they showed no support at all during this time, who would dare to join the divine flame sect in the future? therefore, whether it succeeded or not, jian jinsheng had to make a move. within the long rainbow sect, ding luzhong also felt the distant fluctuations. his eyes were filled with despair. the divine flame sect couldn¡¯t save the long rainbow sect, and the long rainbow sect couldn¡¯t save itself. at this moment, all the long rainbow sect members at the combined aperture tempering realm in the early and middle stages had been killed by the encirclement. including him, only two members in the late stage of the combined aperture tempering realm were still struggling. in battles among those in the late stage of the combined aperture tempering realm, ordinary cultivators in the early stage of the combined aperture tempering realm couldn¡¯t intervene. therefore, they had all vanished, searching for resources within the long rainbow sect. only the cultivators in the middle stage of the combined aperture tempering realm were lurking on the sidelines. the real confrontation was still between the late-stage cultivators of the combined aperture tempering realm. however, the long rainbow sect had only two, while the other sects combined had a total of eight late-stage cultivators. ¡°all!¡± ding luzhong roared towards the sky in anger, fighting recklessly without concern, hoping to drag away at least one opponent. however, everyone understood ding luzhong¡¯s intentions and didn¡¯t give him a chance at all. at every moment, there were invariably two late-stage combined aperture tempering realm cultivators blocking his attacks while others waited for the opportunity to strike. with the same cultivation level and surrounded like this, there was no chance for anyone to achieve anything, even if they had a willingness for mutual destruction. one quarter of an hour later, ding luzhong was slain on the spot, and another late-stage combined aperture tempering realm cultivator from the long rainbow sect followed suit. qu qingsheng stood silently on the side, his eyes expressionless. in the world of winners and losers, there was no right or wrong, only positions. in this world, the biggest truth was who had the stronger fist; whoever had the bigger fist had the right to speak. nothing more, nothing less! inside the long rainbow sect, in one of the houses where inner disciples lived, a door suddenly opened, and chen fei walked out. chen fei glanced at a corner behind him, his figure flashed, and he disappeared from the spot. in the basement of a house, a female disciple covered her mouth, not letting herself make any sound. her entire body trembled continuously. she didn¡¯t know if hiding here was safe, but she had nowhere else to go. chen fei¡¯s figure turned into a shadow as he rushed towards the long rainbow sect¡¯s sutra library. the delay just now meant that most of the places with resources were probably already crowded. going again to try and obtain something would be difficult. it would be better to go to the sutra library. those besieging the long rainbow sect were members of various sects, each with their own heritage. for many people, the long rainbow sect¡¯s heritage didn¡¯t hold much significance. it wasn¡¯t that the heritage of techniques wasn¡¯t important; it was just that for cultivators, it was better to practice the techniques of their own sect¡¯s system. at the very least, when encountering difficulties in their cultivation, they would have a place to seek guidance. learning other techniques rashly, you¡¯ll have to solve any difficulties on your own. moreover, you don¡¯t even know if these techniques are complete or if they¡¯ve been altered or deleted. the only reason to diversify your techniques would be for the benefit of your sect. however, after a short while, chen fei arrived at a loft, and compared to the places he had passed earlier, this one was indeed much quieter. that didn¡¯t mean there was no one here. even though he hadn¡¯t entered the sutra library, he sensed several auras within. however, unlike other places where people were fighting for resources, those here were rapidly reading, searching for the techniques they needed. chen fei walked among them and found that there wasn¡¯t much happening in the outer bookshelf area, as it only contained simple introductions to the techniques. in the innermost section where the true manuals were stored, most of it had been damaged, some even bore the marks of fire. fortunately, many of the manuals had fire-resistant properties, which saved these techniques. chen fei skimmed over all the weapon manuals and headed to the area with mental cultivation techniques. in the spirit tempering realm, mental cultivation was crucial. if the mind was strong enough, the speed at which one accumulated aperture energy would continually increase. chen fei never felt that his mental power was sufficient. but in this area, someone was already reading rapidly. sensing chen fei¡¯s arrival, the person¡¯s hand twitched slightly, and they turned to look at him. ¡°i arrived here first. until i leave, no one is welcome here!¡± nie zhiyang said coldly, looking at chen fei with an indifferent expression. ¡°you can transcribe the manuals. when the time comes, we can each take a copy,¡± chen fei replied in a deep voice. manuals were different from spirit materials; once transcribed, everyone could read them, and there was no need for a life-and-death struggle. ¡°is what i said not clear enough?¡± nie zhiyang stood up, and his imposing aura pressed down on chen fei. he said, ¡°this is not the primordial sword sect. no one will make way for you. 1 won¡¯t repeat myself!¡± ¡°it seems there¡¯s nothing to discuss,¡± chen fei chuckled softly. they all recognized him, but they also looked down on him. after all, he had just broken through to the aperture tempering realm in less than a year, making him one of the weakest in this realm. in consideration of your master¡¯s face, don¡¯t force me to take action. get lost!¡± nie zhiyang said impatiently, narrowing his eyes upon seeing chen fei¡¯s expression. ¡°well, then, why don¡¯t you make a move?¡± chen fei looked up at nie zhiyang, raised his hand, and beckoned with his finger. ¡°insolent!¡± nie zhiyang¡¯s eyes widened, surprised by chen fei¡¯s audacity. it had been a long time since someone dared to provoke him like this. he had been in the aperture tempering realm for nearly twenty years, and no one had dared to challenge him like this. this young chen fei, who had recently reached the aperture tempering realm and had just stabilized his cultivation, truly had no regard for his own life. did he really think this was still the primordial sword sect, where no one could harm him? ¡°clang!¡± a dazzling sword aura radiated from nie zhiyang¡¯s hand, and a sharp, oppressive energy enveloped chen fei completely. the sword heart technique! gathering all his strength and focusing it on the opponent, not wasting a single iota of power. when you reached the highest level of mastery, one sword strike silenced all sounds. one of the top inheritances of the big dipper tower, nie zhiyang had practiced it for over a decade and had deeply comprehended it. nie zhiyang didn¡¯t intend to kill chen fei, but he wanted to teach him a profound lesson, making him understand that when one¡¯s strength is insufficient, they should be more cautious and not make enemies recklessly. ¡°get lost!¡± seeing nie zhiyang¡¯s attack, chen fei snorted coldly. he took up the qianyuan sword, and the roar of the dragon and elephant echoed in his ears. in the next moment, the qianyuan sword had already struck against nie zhiyang¡¯s long sword. facing another cultivator who¡¯s also in the same early stage of aperture tempering realm, chen fei didn¡¯t care about the opponent¡¯s techniques. he simply exerted his power. ¡°boom!¡± as fast as nie zhiyang had come, he retreated just as quickly. he couldn¡¯t control his body and involuntarily moved backward. dozens of steps in succession left deep craters on the ground. only when nie zhiyang had retreated to the corner of the sutra library¡¯s wall did he manage to stop. blood welled up in his mouth, and he forced it back down. nie zhiyang glanced at chen fei, his eyes filled with shock. he didn¡¯t dare to utter any arrogant words and quickly vanished into the sutra library. he didn¡¯t even dare to stay there, too ashamed to face the situation. the arrogance he had displayed earlier now felt humiliating. moreover, nie zhiyang was afraid that if chen fei took offense, there would be more than just minor injuries as the outcome. nie zhiyang ran several hundred meters away before coming to a halt. his face alternated between pale and flushed. he couldn¡¯t understand how chen fei had possessed such immense power. the primordial sword sect clearly didn¡¯t have such techniques.. Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: The Godslayer chapter 285: the godslayer translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation inside the sutra library, the other figures quickly steered clear of chen fei¡¯s area. everything that had just occurred, they had observed from beginning to end. they had initially wanted to witness chen fei¡¯s misfortune, as it was quite rare to encounter someone so fresh in their breakthrough, yet so recklessly audacious. the outcome was that chen fei¡¯s situation had not turned into a source of amusement. instead, it became a source of amusement watching nie zhiyang¡¯s predicament and even their own folly. they were laughing at their own narrow-mindedness. chen fei paid no mind to the opinions of the others in the sutra library. he sat cross-legged on the ground, bringing the well-preserved mental cultivation techniques before him, and began reading them one by one. chen fei¡¯s reading speed was incredibly fast. in just a short while, he had flipped through half of the mental cultivation techniques. most of them were quite similar, and none of them had much impact on him. the mental cultivation technique he currently practiced had already incorporated many aspects from various manuals. it had evolved from the initial tranquil heart technique to the current thousand threads technique. ordinary mental cultivation techniques were hardly effective on chen fei anymore. he had prepared for this situation because rare as mental cultivation techniques were, advanced ones were even rarer. hmm?¡± after flipping through several more manuals, chen fei¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but brighten as he gazed at the content of a particular manual. the godslayer sword! that was the name of this manual. as the name implied, mastering this technique to a high level allowed one to slay the minds of their enemies without suffering a backlash. the lack of a backlash was the most crucial aspect that caught chen fei¡¯s attention. core soul energy is crucial for cultivators in the aperture tempering realm. it affects the control and development of their acupoints. typically, cultivators in this realm avoid directly attacking their opponents using core soul energy. this is because the fluctuations in a cultivator¡¯s blood and elemental energy can hinder the penetration of another person¡¯s core soul energy. using core soul energy for direct attacks is not very effective, and it can also damage one¡¯s own core soul energy. unless there¡¯s a significant gap in core soul energy, such as a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm attacking a cultivator in the body refining realm, such attacks are usually precise and without unexpected consequences. even if a cultivator in the body refining realm has a spiritual weapon protecting their core soul energy, it would be difficult to withstand an attack from a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm due to the vast difference in quantity and quality of core soul energy. however, when dealing with opponents of the same realm, this advantage disappears. both the quantity and quality of core soul energy are on a similar level, making it challenging to penetrate the protection of blood and elemental energy without risking counterattacks and backlash. chen fei rarely used his core soul energy to attack others, as most cultivators in the aperture tempering realm did the same. the godslayer sword technique, on the other hand, took a unique approach. its fundamental principle involved splitting one¡¯s own core soul energy into two parts and refining the smaller portion into a separate entity called the mind sword. once the mind sword was cultivated, it could be directly used in combat without causing vibrations or backlash to the cultivator¡¯s own core soul energy. since the mind sword and the cultivator¡¯s core soul energy were now two independent entities, it was akin to using a bow and arrow. once an arrow was released, no one worried about the bow getting damaged if the arrow missed its target. this was the basic idea behind the technique, and chen fei was intrigued by this principle. ¡°great technique! however, the fact that the separated mind sword can only be used once is a bit of a double-edged sword. this method can harm both the enemy and the user,¡± chen fei thought to himself. the act of splitting one¡¯s own core soul energy would inherently cause damage, and it would require time to recover. the core soul energy has been refined into a mind sword, and it can only be used once. in other words, it can only be used as a last resort, which makes it somewhat underwhelming. chen fei placed the ¡°godslayer sword¡± aside and quickly perused other mental techniques, but there were no other surprises to be found. the most advanced among them was not much different from the ¡°heart locking technique¡± that chen fei originally learned. even if he were to incorporate these techniques into the ¡°thousand threads technique,¡± it wouldn¡¯t significantly improve its effectiveness. chen fei stood up, and in just a short while, he sensed several auras outside the sutra library. without confronting those individuals, chen fei held the manual for the ¡°godslayer sword¡± and disappeared within the repository. in most sects, the majority of resources were stored in places similar to treasure vaults. however, this was only a portion of the resources. certain items, such as elemental stones and spiritual materials used by aperture tempering realm cultivators, were kept in separate, more secure locations. these were the primary targets the representatives from various sects were currently searching for. after all, these storage areas might contain the vast resources accumulated by the long rainbow sect over many years. for a sect to thrive, relying solely on accumulated resources was unsustainable and would lead to its decline. the long rainbow sect had prospered for many years and continued to grow, in part due to careful resource management. while some members had already evacuated as a precaution, taking valuable resources with them, there were still some resources that they couldn¡¯t move in time and were now trapped behind the sect¡¯s gates by the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s sudden arrival. the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s speed had been so overwhelming that the long rainbow sect couldn¡¯t evacuate in time or destroy many of their belongings. once they located the storage area, even if most of its contents were destroyed, the remaining resources were still unimaginably vast from a personal perspective. as for the agreement to surrender fifty percent of the recovered resources to the immortal cloud sword sect afterward, that still held true. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he landed on the eave of a pavilion, looking down from a vantage point at the entire terrain of the long rainbow sect. the map of the long rainbow sect was now well-known to any aperture tempering realm cultivators who came here. the most crucial treasure locations were already marked, and there were also some suspected locations. however, these suspected locations were currently overcrowded, and chen fei had no intention of going there. after leaving the sutra library, he had actually considered checking out the top inheritance grounds of the long rainbow sect. just as the real treasures were not usually stored in the treasure vault, the techniques inside the sutra library were certainly not where the top inheritances of the long rainbow sect were kept. for example, in the primordial sword sect, several inheritances were stored beneath the hall of true transmission. the long rainbow sect should have similar places, such as underground chambers similar to the hall of true transmission. chen fei¡¯s gaze flickered, and his mental power extended outward, sensing his surroundings, especially the underground. however, he found nothing. whether it was due to the concealment of formations or if there was genuinely nothing there, he couldn¡¯t tell. this was already the third potential location for inheriting techniques that chen fei had investigated, but he had found nothing. especially in the main hall of true transmission, there were no hidden passages or anything of the sort. evidently, the long rainbow sect¡¯s approach to storing techniques was different from that of the primordial sword sect. ¡°where could they have put them?¡± chen fei furrowed his brows slightly. while he also liked elemental stones and spiritual pills, there were too many people fighting over them now. facing mid aperture tempering realm cultivators, chen fei had no advantage. moreover, he could still obtain pills through the alchemist alliance. on the other hand, techniques were something chen fei could excel at because of the panel¡¯s capabilities, which had significant meaning for him. as for whether the techniques he found in the long rainbow sect would be maliciously altered, it was not within chen fei¡¯s consideration because the panel would help him verify them. however, the current problem was that chen fei couldn¡¯t find the location of the long rainbow sect¡¯s inheritance techniques. they were undoubtedly concealed by formations, making it impossible to locate. many formations had the capability to directly deceive probing by core soul energy. chen fei¡¯s understanding of formations was relatively basic, and the formation he was best at now was the dragon elephant formation he had learned on the fly. ¡°dragon elephant formation?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression suddenly changed slightly. when the dragon elephant true immortal arranged formations in the cave, he didn¡¯t use any formation tools. instead, he directly used elemental energy to set up the formation and then drew on the elemental energy in the mountains to activate it. as a result, the dragon elephant formation could slightly interfere with the flow of elemental energy in the mountains and rivers. so, chen fei could now set up a dragon elephant formation to observe the formations around him, effectively discovering the hidden places within the long rainbow sect. radiant light emanated from chen fei¡¯s right hand, and then he pressed his palm to the ground. using a special method, the elemental energy in his palm condensed into a formation. in the blink of an eye, a simple dragon elephant formation took shape in chen fei¡¯s hand. chen fei had already practiced the dragon elephant formation to the level of perfection, so he could easily set it up at will. however, this level of formation didn¡¯t possess significant power because the absorbed earth¡¯s vein elemental energy was not substantial enough. nevertheless, chen fei was using it solely to investigate the surrounding formations. with his eyes half-closed, chen fei¡¯s dragon elephant formation now acted as his eyes, freely roaming underground, observing the flow of elemental energy within the earth¡¯s veins. after a quarter of an hour, chen fei opened his eyes. there were no formations around, and the earth¡¯s veins underfoot were empty, with no hidden places. undeterred, chen fei withdrew the dragon elephant formation, his figure turning into a phantom as he ran back to the places he had previously investigated. in just a moment, chen fei arrived at the long rainbow sect¡¯s martial arena. his right hand emitted a shimmering light, and in the next instant, the dragon elephant formation took shape and was placed under his feet. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy extended with the dragon elephant formation, and in the next moment, his eyes suddenly opened wide. the dragon elephant formation had detected a slight fluctuation in another formation. indeed, there was a hidden formation beneath the martial arena. chen fei didn¡¯t immediately destroy the martial arena, as that would draw too much attention. if anyone happened to pass by and saw a gaping hole, they would realize something was amiss beneath the martial arena. instead, chen fei moved several hundred meters away from the martial arena, calculated the position of the hidden formation from earlier, and dug a small tunnel accordingly. he crawled through the tunnel and took care to conceal the entrance somewhat. not concerning himself with the tunnel¡¯s stability, chen fei dug rapidly. in just a short moment, he arrived at the location of the hidden formation. here, he finally saw the area behind the formation, which revealed a massive cave artificially excavated. at the rear of the cave, faint glimmers of light shimmered.. Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: The Primordial Sword Scripture chapter 286: the primordial sword scripture translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei looked at the formation in front of him and extended his qianyuan sword to tap lightly on the membrane of light, causing faint ripples to spread across it. attempting a direct breach would undoubtedly trigger changes in the formation. this would lead to increased commotion, likely attracting other practitioners at the aperture tempering realm. such a scenario would result in numerous uncertainties, and it remained questionable whether he could secure the treasure amidst the ensuing chaos. chen fei¡¯s current combat strength could handle two or three aperture tempering realm initial-stage opponents, but facing more would become increasingly challenging. with a furrowed brow, chen fei pointed his finger forward, and a black sword thread appeared before the light membrane. the membrane started to ripple in concentric circles, evolving into waves. the brightness of the light membrane began to fluctuate, and the elemental energy within it quivered. ¡°no good!¡± chen fei¡¯s brow furrowed even deeper as he withdrew the sword thread. in normal circumstances, this level of fluctuation in the formation would have immediately alerted the members of the long rainbow sect to come and investigate. however, given the current state of the long rainbow sect, no one would venture here. as for members of other sects, without control over the long rainbow sect¡¯s central command, they wouldn¡¯t be able to sense it either. yet, if chen fei continued to intensify his attacks, it would become difficult for others not to notice. ¡°i know too little about formations,¡± chen fei mused, his hand gently stroking his chin. he recalled all that he had learned and extended his palm, placing it slowly on the light membrane. concentric rippies spread across the membrane, and a counterforce swelled from the point of contact. in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the thousand threads technique operated at its peak, continuously perceiving changes within the formation. silently breaking through the formation and infiltrating it unnoticed was beyond chen fei¡¯s current capabilities. however, he could attempt to keep his actions within a smaller range and avoid detection by cultivators from other sects. the ripples on the light membrane grew larger and chen fei collected more and more information. in the next moment, a black light burst from chen fei¡¯s palm. the zhongyuan force formation unfolded, enveloping the area ahead. not only that, but the dragon elephant formation was embedded at the edge of the zhongyuan force formation, stabilizing the fluctuations of elemental energy in the vicinity. ¡°rip!¡± chen fei suddenly opened his eyes, and the faint light in his eyes intensified. a black sword radiance pierced directly into the light membrane, tearing open a gap- the entire light membrane trembled violently. chen fei swiftly entered the light membrane, retracting his power. the light membrane instantly repaired itself completely. however, it did not become completely calm at this moment but continued to oscillate at a certain frequency. it¡¯s actually transmitting information outward, but it¡¯s a pity that there are no longer any long rainbow sect members to receive this information,¡± chen fei noted the change in the formation. his expression shifted slightly. this formation was quite impressive, not because of the strength of its defense, but due to its strong warning capabilities. even if someone managed to break in, this formation would continue to issue warnings and transmit information about the situation. chen fei shifted his gaze away, his figure flickering as he dashed towards the location where starlight was twinkling in the distance. in just a moment, chen fei stood in front of several stone steles. these indeed contained the long rainbow sect¡¯s legacy cultivation techniques. similar to the primordial sword sect, the long rainbow sect transmitted their techniques through these stone steles. these stone steles could vividly display the essence of cultivation techniques. compared to the monotonous descriptions in written text, this method was clearly more conducive to cultivation techniques. ¡°the long rainbow sect possesses four sets of cultivation techniques, all of them related to spear. so, what set is this?¡± there were a total of five stone tablets placed in front of chen fei. among them, the aura emanating from four of the stone tablets was sharp and domineering, clearly related to spear techniques. however, the one stone tablet standing beside them gave off an aura that was not only slightly fierce but also more of a harmonious nature. chen fei recalled the information about long rainbow sect¡¯s techniques, and it seemed that none of their spear techniques matched this description. curiosity piqued, chen fei approached the stone tablet and observed it. suddenly, the techniques within his body, the zhongyuan sword art and the soaring heaven technique, experienced a slight tremor. this tremor was very subtle, quickly subsiding, and if one wasn¡¯t paying close attention, it would go unnoticed. however, chen fei had already perfected his skills in the zhongyuan sword art and the soaring heaven technique, understanding all the nuances of these techniques. therefore, he immediately noticed this anomaly. ¡°it¡¯s not a danger warning. it¡¯s more like resonance? resonance with these two techniques¡­¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes widened slowly as he looked at the stone tablet in front of him. after some thought, he placed his palm on it. in the next moment, an image rushed into chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. simultaneously, the zhongyuan sword art and the soaring heaven technique started trembling continuously. ** primordial sword scripture! ** the heritage preserved within this stone tablet was none other than the total technique of the long-lost primordial sword scripture of the primordial sword sect. the primordial sword scripture, a fusion of the techniques from the four peaks and three meridians, leads to the pinnacle of combat strength. however, within the primordial sword sect, not only were the other four techniques incomplete, but the most crucial total technique of the primordial sword scripture had also vanished without a trace. chen fei never expected that he would find the total technique of the primordial sword scripture in the long rainbow sect¡¯s heritage site. in less than a quarter of an hour, chen fei opened his eyes, gazing at the stone tablet before him, his expression filled with regret. this is indeed the core of the primordial sword scripture, but it is still damaged. the complete primordial sword sect consists of seven levels, which can integrate seven sets of techniques into a cohesive whole. however, this primordial sword scripture inscribed on the stone tablet only contains the complete methods for the first two levels. the third level is damaged, allowing for only partial cultivation. even if chen fei fully cultivates this primordial sword scripture, he can only integrate two sets of primordial sword sect techniques. as for the third set, he might be able to partially cultivate it, but it won¡¯t be complete. ¡°the calamity that befell the sect back then was truly catastrophic. the techniques we¡¯ve found are still damaged,¡± chen fei muttered with a hint of frustration. however, obtaining a portion of the primordial sword scripture would greatly benefit chen fei¡¯s strength improvement. at the very least, once he fully cultivates these two levels of the primordial sword scripture, chen fei can choose to fuse the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword. chen fei has been curious about the giant spirit sword for a long time, but due to conflicting techniques, he couldn¡¯t cultivate it. not only could chen fei cultivate it, but he could also bring it back to the sect for other elders to cultivate. fusing the zhongyuan sword with the giant spirit sword would undoubtedly open up many more acupoints, greatly benefiting the enhancement of the sect¡¯s top-tier combat strength. with a resounding impact, chen fei turned his palm into a fist and struck the stone tablet. precisely controlled force followed the edges of the inner core, causing the entire stone tablet to tremble slightly. it shattered into numerous stone fragments, making a dull sound. extending his right hand, chen fei caught a stone fragment emitting a faint glow. in his hand was the core of the technique¡¯s inheritance, while the other shattered fragments served as the source of energy for the core. chen fei summoned the wooden box from the spatial grid, tossed the core stone fragment of the technique into it, and then placed the wooden box back into the spatial grid. ¡°why hasn¡¯t the panel shown the prompt to purchase a second spatial grid?¡± chen fei wondered aloud. every time he used the spatial grid, he had the same question. unfortunately, the panel was just an inanimate object and wouldn¡¯t provide any answers. chen fei had no way of knowing how to exchange for a second spatial grid. taking a step, chen fei walked over to the nearby stone tablet. he had come here for the inheritance of the cultivation techniques of the long rainbow sect. while the primordial sword scripture was a pleasant surprise, he had no intention of passing up the other four sets of spear techniques. half an hour later, chen fei removed his palm from the stone tablet, his expression peculiar as he looked at it. the spear technique inherited within the stone tablet was actually altered. calling it ¡°damaged¡± might not be entirely accurate. a more precise description would be that this spear technique had been modified. the broken yuan spear technique allowed the cultivation of eighty-five acupoints. the methods for the first twenty-seven acupoints were correct, but the method for the twenty-eighth acupoint had been altered. starting from the twenty-ninth acupoint, it reverted to the normal method. the most challenging lies are often those that mix truth with falsehood. by altering minor details while keeping the majority true, it becomes nearly impossible to discern the deception. in the realm of cultivation techniques, such deceptions could be particularly treacherous. for the broken yuan spear technique, if someone were to practice the altered version, they would likely encounter problems when they reached the twenty-eighth acupoint, potentially leading to dangerous consequences. ¡°quite ruthless!¡± chen fei thought to himself that this spear technique had little value even if he brought it back to the sect. so why not leave it here and let other sects fall into the trap? of course, even if people from other sects brought the technique back, they wouldn¡¯t practice it lightly. they would undoubtedly examine it carefully and allow their disciples to study it. the long rainbow sect¡¯s approach was probably expected by others. when faced with life and death, most sects, if they had the time, would either destroy their own inheritance or make modifications to harm others. chen fei turned to look at the other three sets of inheritance, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to take a look. since he was already here, he might as well take the opportunity to understand the principles behind these techniques, which could still offer some valuable insights. one hour later, chen fei had reviewed all the remaining three stone tablets. as expected, the other three sets of inheritances had also been modified, with acupoints moved to different positions. shaking his head, chen fei glanced at the broken stone fragments that he had destroyed earlier. after a brief thought, he extended his palm, and a black beam of light swept across, obliterating all the stone fragments. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, becoming like a shadow as he circled the entire cave. the cave wasn¡¯t large, and the central area with the stone tablets was the focal point. he also noticed an artificial passage, which was likely the usual route for members of the long rainbow sect to access this place. suddenly, as chen fei was considering his next move, he sensed the outermost formations of the cave trembling. it was clear that someone else had found their way here. not wanting to confront others, chen fei created a rift in the formations with his qianyuan sword, and swiftly entered it. not far from the martial arena, chen fei¡¯s figure burst out from the ground. it had been quite some time since he had infiltrated the long rainbow sect, and by now, most of the sect¡¯s resources were likely discovered. the fact that the location of the inheritance of cultivation techniques was only found so late indicated that it received the least attention.. Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Trembling chapter 287: trembling translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he arrived at the edge of a rooftop. he noticed that many people were already heading towards the outskirts of the long rainbow sect. at the same time, he saw disciples from the immortal cloud sword sect in action. it seemed that this incident had come to a close. after all, the long rainbow sect was only so big, and there were only a few places to hide things. the fact that the struggle had lasted for a few hours was mainly due to the various sects¡¯ cultivators competing with each other. now that the competition had ended, the immortal cloud sword sect had also dispatched disciples to officially sweep the remaining resources. items that caught the eye of aperture tempering realm cultivators were rare within the entire long rainbow sect. what remained untouched didn¡¯t mean they lacked value; it was just that they held less value for aperture tempering realm cultivators. the immortal cloud sword sect had sent their disciples to clean up the leftovers, ensuring that the last remnants of value from the long rainbow sect were not wasted. otherwise, if the immortal cloud sword sect didn¡¯t take them, other sects would send their disciples to do the same. chen fei¡¯s gains from this operation, while not overly abundant, were far from meager. the scrap pill furnace, which could be easily converted into currency, would fetch several pieces of elemental stones without any issue. then there was the godslayer sword technique. although it seemed somewhat lacking at the moment, as it required cutting one¡¯s own spiritual power, if chen fei were to cultivate it to perfection, it might still be improved. lastly, the most valuable find was the primordial sword scripture. even though it was only complete up to the second level of perfection, its significance to both chen fei and the primordial sword sect was immense. ¡°chen fei? i didn¡¯t expect to see you here!¡± as chen fei was making his way toward the outskirts, a voice suddenly rang out, and a figure appeared in front of him, blocking his path. ¡°shen tucang?¡± chen fei looked at the newcomer in surprise. it was none other than shen tucang, the second disciple of the true transmission of immortal cloud sword sect, who had been thoroughly beaten by chen fei in a series of fights back at immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s martial arena. shen tucang¡¯s practice of the xuanwu sword technique had left a deep impression on chen fei. despite some flaws in his footwork, the xuanwu sword technique was far more powerful than the zhongyuan sword. ¡°brother shen!¡± chen fei greeted him with a nod. ¡°it seems your cultivation has stabilized, that¡¯s why the primordial sword sect sent you here,¡± shen tucang observed. his eyes gleamed with anticipation as he continued, ¡°well, my own cultivation has also become stable. since we¡¯ve run into each other today, how about we have another match?¡± the match they referred to was the one that had taken place two years ago, and shen tucang had never truly come to terms with it. while it had been officially declared a draw, anyone who had witnessed it knew that chen fei had dominated throughout. every time shen tucang had gathered his strength to counterattack, chen fei had tactically withdrawn, frustrating shen tucang to the point of exasperation. during that period, shen tucang¡¯s most uncomfortable and frustrating match had been against chen fei. that match had become the backdrop for chen fei¡¯s rise to fame. whenever people talked about chen fei, they inevitably mentioned shen tucang. shen tucang had become synonymous with chen fei¡¯s achievements. for anyone else, it would have been a frustrating experience, especially when they were on the receiving end of such a thorough beating. perhaps fueled by that sense of frustration, shen tucang had patiently bided his time, eventually breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, becoming the first disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true disciple to achieve this milestone. shen tucang¡¯s reputation had soared above chen fei¡¯s until chen fei himself had broken through to the aperture tempering realm a little over a year ago, leveling the playing field once more. shen tucang had always harbored the idea of having another match with chen fei, seeking to settle the score from their previous encounter. unfortunately, he hadn¡¯t found the right opportunity until now. shen tucang had considered the idea of directly challenging chen fei at the primordial sword sect. however, with the crisis erupting within the immortal cloud sword sect, he had chosen to put that thought on hold. the immortal cloud sword sect wasn¡¯t necessarily facing a life-or-death situation, but it was certainly dealing with numerous challenges. shen tucang challenging chen fei at a time like this would have seemed somewhat inappropriate. dedicating oneself to serious cultivation within the sect and steadily advancing one¡¯s cultivation level was more meaningful than anything else. furthermore, with the generous distribution of cultivation resources within the immortal cloud sword sect, shen tucang¡¯s cultivation had advanced rapidly. despite only breaking through to the aperture tempering realm a little over a year ago, he had already opened his fourth acupoint last month. as his cultivation level continued to rise, shen tucang¡¯s fixation on chen fei had diminished. he knew that over time, the gap in their cultivation would only widen. shen tucang was well aware of the situation in the primordial sword sect. unlike the immortal cloud sword sect, the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t provide chen fei with abundant cultivation resources. from what shen tucang knew, the primordial sword sect only provided one spirit snow pill and one elemental stone per month to the early aperture tempering realm elders. in comparison to the resources shen tucang received, this allocation was meager. in the future, he was confident that he would leave chen fei far behind. chen fei was merely a somewhat conspicuous stepping stone in his path of cultivation. today, shen tucang was leading the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s body refining realm disciples to wrap up things at the long rainbow sect. he hadn¡¯t expected to encounter chen fei. although shen tucang had gradually started to overlook chen fei in his heart, he hadn¡¯t completely done so yet. especially when they met today, that suppressed feeling from the past seemed to have become clearer once again. was there a better opportunity than now? before he could truly leave chen fei behind in terms of cultivation, delivering a thorough beating to him seemed like a chance that couldn¡¯t be missed. at this moment, nobody would accuse him of bullying the weak with his strength. otherwise, when he broke through to the mid aperture tempering realm in the future and challenged chen fei, who would still consider it a fair fight, bullying someone of a lower realm? ¡°a match?¡± chen fei couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback, not expecting shen tucang to propose such a request. ¡°yes, a match. we both practically broke through at the same time. completing the unfinished contest from back then, wouldn¡¯t that be satisfying?¡± shen tucang stated firmly. ¡°no time,¡± chen fei shook his head, rejecting the idea outright. back in the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s martial arena, chen fei had been obligated to participate, but there was absolutely no necessity for this match now. chen fei continued on his way, attempting to bypass shen tucang. however, shen tucang blocked his path and appeared somewhat displeased. finally encountering chen fei after so long, shen tucang¡¯s long-held grudge had resurfaced. if he didn¡¯t have a match today, he suspected he would harbor resentment for a long time. when he had been brutally beaten by chen fei in the past, shen tucang had never truly let go of that incident. today, if he didn¡¯t return the favor, how could he find peace? no matter what, today¡¯s match had to happen! chen fei furrowed his brows slightly, wondering how things had escalated to this point. he had just thought of using his movement technique to shake off shen tucang when shen tucang¡¯s words stopped him in his tracks. ¡°ten spirit snow pills, all for you if you win!¡± shen tucang said in a deep voice. ¡°ten spirit snow pills? h chen fei looked at shen tucang and thought about the comfortable life enjoyed by every aperture tempering realm cultivator in the immortal cloud sword sect. alchemy tasks were so demanding that they needed to be entrusted to the alchemist alliance. it was easy to imagine the quality of the pills supplied to aperture tempering realm cultivators by the immortal cloud sword sect each month. chen fei couldn¡¯t discern the exact number of acupoints shen tucang had opened, but he was certain there were quite a few. opening an acupoint every few months within just over a year was remarkable progress. this speed would make many independent cultivators envious, and even aperture tempering realm cultivators from other sects would likely feel a pang of jealousy. ¡°do you have spirit enhancing pills?¡± chen fei looked at shen tucang and asked seriously. regarding the incident at moyang manor, the immortal cloud sword sect had rewarded chen fei with three spirit enhancing pills, which he had taken on the same day. one had to admit that these pills, specially designed to increase spiritual power, had an incredibly potent effect. chen fei had clearly felt his spiritual power grow significantly after consuming three spirit enhancing pills, much faster than his silent cultivation. unfortunately, there were only three spirit enhancing pills, and once they were consumed, they were gone. within the alchemist alliance, there were simply no pill-making tasks related to enhancing spiritual power, so chen fei couldn¡¯t find a way to obtain more of them. ¡°what are you trying to say?¡± shen tucang looked at chen fei, who had suddenly become enthusiastic, and felt a bit puzzled. ¡°fi¡­ fifty spirit enhancing pills. if you¡¯re willing to bet that, i¡¯ll have a match with you!¡± chen fei originally wanted to say five pills but felt it was too low and quickly changed his offer. ¡°what do you think spirit enhancing pills are? where would i get fifty of them?¡± shen tucang¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°how many do you have, then?¡± ¡°seven pills!¡± shen tucang took out a pill bottle from his waist and looked at chen fei. he said, ¡°1 lose. you can have these seven spirit enhancing pills. but if you lose, what are you willing to wager?¡± ¡°how about this spiritual sword?¡± chen fei drew out the qianyuan sword, radiating a brilliant aura. in terms of quality and spirituality, the qianyuan sword was undoubtedly one of the best among lower-grade spiritual weapons. shen tucang examined it for a moment and nodded slightly. while shen tucang might not have a use for it, selling the qianyuan sword could fetch him a considerable number of elemental stones. ¡°go over there and find a witness, so no one can accuse me of cheating you out of your spiritual weapon,¡± shen tucang pointed to the location of the long rainbow sect¡¯s mountain gate, where the sect leaders from various sects were gathered. shen tucang wanted to publicly defeat chen fei in front of everyone to vent his frustration. additionally, the wager involving the spiritual weapon was substantial, and he wanted to ensure chen fei wouldn¡¯t renege on the bet. ¡°alright!¡± chen fei thought for a moment and nodded. in a short while, the two of them arrived at the mountain gate. the atmosphere here was bustling, with most aperture tempering realm cultivators having returned. as shen tucang explained the reason to guo huaiyu, chen fei¡¯s request for a duel quickly spread through the crowd. many had heard of the previous disputes between chen fei and shen tucang during their time as aperture tempering realm cultivators. now that the long rainbow sect¡¯s crisis had been resolved, using this duel as the final conclusion to the recent events added an interesting twist. those who had initially been bored were suddenly intrigued. ¡°senior brother, shouldn¡¯t you try to dissuade chen fei?¡± wu guangyin approached qu qingsheng and spoke in a low voice. during their time as body refining realm cultivators, chen fei and shen tucang had fought to a draw. however, in the aperture tempering realm stage, especially considering the current situation within the immortal cloud sword sect, the advantage was heavily in favor of their sect. chen fei¡¯s decision to wager his own spiritual sword was incredibly confident. if he happened to lose, not only would it be a blow to his martial aspirations, but losing the spiritual sword would also have a significant impact on his overall strength. ¡°young people should make their own decisions,¡± qu qingsheng said with a somewhat peculiar expression. wu guangyin turned to look at feng xiupu. at this point, it seemed that only feng xiupu could offer any advice. ¡°it¡¯s fine,¡± feng xiupu patted wu guangyin on the shoulder reassuringly and said with a smile. ¡°their strengths are evenly matched, and the outcome is uncertain!¡± wu guangyin was so frustrated that he wanted to curse. couldn¡¯t anyone see that shen tucang had a much greater advantage! bai daoxiang sat cross-legged and watched chen fei not far away, his face filled with excitement as he adjusted his betting board. both sides had equal odds, and many people had already placed their bets, with nearly ninety percent or more of them favoring shen tucang to win. bai daoxiang calculated his potential profits and his body trembled with excitement. everyone thought that shen tucang had a better chance of winning, but only he, who had been struck by chen fei¡¯s sword, understood just how extraordinary chen fei was. he didn¡¯t hold a grudge against that sword strike anymore; instead, he was about to make a fortune from it. ¡°do you have enough elemental stones, or are you willing to wager a spiritual weapon?¡± a figure suddenly appeared in front of bai daoxiang. bai daoxiang looked up in confusion and realized it was nie zhiyang. ¡°what do you mean?¡± bai daoxiang asked, puzzled. ¡°i¡¯m betting this sword on chen fei to win!¡± nie zhiyang wore a broad smile as he handed over his own sword.. Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Dominating in All Directions chapter 288: dominating in all directions translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation bai daoxiang¡¯s expression changed immediately. who dared to take out their own sword and bet decisively on chen fei¡¯s victory? had this person also been struck by chen fei¡¯s sword? only those who had personally experienced chen fei¡¯s strength could understand how extraordinary it was. his power didn¡¯t seem like that of an early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator at all. ¡°you¡¯re late to the party. this is a small-scale operation, not meant for such high stakes,¡± bai daoxiang said as he stood up and walked away. he had just collected bets from more than a dozen people, and if nie zhiyang bet on chen fei¡¯s victory, bai daoxiang would suffer heavy losses. ¡°don¡¯t go. let¡¯s run the operation together!¡± nie zhiyang¡¯s voice rang in bai daoxiang¡¯s ears. bai daoxiang couldn¡¯t help but hesitate. this made him sure that nie zhiyang had also been beaten by chen fei; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be so resolute. thinking about this, bai daoxiang turned to look at nie zhiyang. they had both been beaten by the same person; it was like fate. ¡°alright, let¡¯s run it together. fifty-fifty profit sharing?¡± bai daoxiang messaged nie zhiyang. despite sharing the profits, they could still make substantial gains if they handled most of the bets from the surrounding early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators. ¡°fifty-fifty profit sharing!¡± nie zhiyang smiled and nodded in agreement, sealing the deal. the two of them sat cross-legged on the ground, ready to make some money. just as they were about to start advertising, they saw feng xiupu approaching. bai daoxiang and nie zhiyang exchanged a glance and instantly had a bad feeling. ¡°i¡¯ve bet fifty elemental stones on my disciple to support him. is that okay?¡± feng xiupu smiled and asked. ¡°fine, we understand,¡± bai daoxiang almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. what kind of situation was this? was it so hard to make a bit of money? nie zhiyang¡¯s expression soured, and he noticed that several people who had been at the sutra library with him were also approaching. the betting had barely begun, and it was already disrupted. bai daoxiang decided to return all the money that others had bet. closing the betting prematurely and not allowing others to place their bets clearly violated the rules. if chen fei won in the end, those who had initially bet might feel cheated. this was different from a situation where many people placed bets simultaneously, and the betting was closed right before the match began. for the sake of a few dozen elemental stones, he had needlessly offended a group of fellow early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators. this business deal was not worth it. bai daoxiang returned all the elemental stones with a disgruntled expression. he had hoped that getting struck by chen fei¡¯s sword would at least help him break even, but now it seemed like he had suffered the blow for nothing. the little commotion caused by bai daoxiang quickly subsided. now, all eyes were focused on chen fei and shen tucang. not only the early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators, but also the body refining cultivators from immortal cloud sword sect, were staring intently at the scene below, eager to witness who would emerge victorious between chen fei and shen tucang after reaching the aperture tempering realm. below the stage, shen tucang held a giant sword, and as he activated the xuanwu sword technique, his body slightly swelled, exuding an intimidating aura that filled the surroundings. shen tucang had a high degree of compatibility with the xuanwu sword technique. although he had only broken through to the aperture tempering realm a little over a year ago, he had already mastered the basics of the xuanwu sword technique and continued to comprehend it at an astonishing speed. whether it was talent or insight, shen tucang was among the best, and as a result, immortal cloud sword sect spared no effort in cultivating him. they provided him with an ample supply of spirit snow pills, and even the precious spirit enhancing pills were generously given to him, all to ensure rapid growth in both his cultivation and mental power. ¡°let¡¯s begin!¡± guo huaiyu shouted as he saw that both of them were ready. ¡°boom!¡± as soon as guo huaiyu¡¯s voice fell, shen tucang¡¯s feet moved, and he rushed towards chen fei. it seemed as if a giant beast was roaring behind shen tucang, sending shivers down everyone¡¯s spine. the onlookers watched with solemn expressions. the aura shen tucang displayed at this moment, while still slightly inferior to theirs, was not as far off as they had imagined. keep in mind that shen tucang had only broken through a little over a year ago. with a few more years of cultivation, catching up to them was almost inevitable. the rise of the new generation made many people feel uneasy. they couldn¡¯t help but glance at the disciples of the primordial sword sect, who had mostly serious expressions, clearly impressed by shen tucang¡¯s displayed aura. chen fei remained calm, observing as shen tucang rushed towards him. when shen tucang¡¯s sword thrust came, it resembled the emergence of a dark tortoise, exuding a fierce and menacing aura that directly challenged chen fei¡¯s mental state. ¡°boom!¡± the entire ground trembled as cracks extended from beneath their feet. chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword was now enveloped in black elemental energy, its blade raised high to intercept shen tucang¡¯s strike. shen tucang was undoubtedly strong, among the top in the newly advanced aperture tempering realm cultivators. however, he faced chen fei. in a one-on-one battle, chen fei could take down three of his peers from long rainbow sect without breaking a sweat. if chen fei went all out, defeating shen tucang wouldn¡¯t even require using two strokes. but it was evident that chen fei had no intention of displaying that level of power. it wasn¡¯t about saving face for immortal cloud sword sect; it was about keeping the progress of his strength a secret. his rapid advancement could make everyone wary. a tall tree catches the wind; this was just a friendly competition. chen fei had no need to reveal his true capabilities. therefore, chen fei needed to think about how to defeat shen tucang reasonably. displaying one¡¯s talent is acceptable, but displaying too much of it can be seen as an unstable factor by outsiders. ¡°all right!¡± seeing that chen fei easily blocked his attacks, shen tucang¡¯s expression became even more excited. he didn¡¯t want chen fei to be defeated in one blow; that would disappoint him greatly. ¡°roar!¡± shen tucang swung his giant sword, and the blade cut through the air, emitting a mournful sound. the strong wind howled, and from the scene alone, you could tell the tremendous force behind this strike. ¡°bang!¡± chen fei¡¯s wrist turned as he blocked shen tucang¡¯s giant sword by his side. the howling wind rustled chen fei¡¯s clothes, making a tearing sound. shen tucang burst into laughter, and his aura began to continuously rise. compared to the beginning, both his momentum and presence had improved significantly. the xuanwu sword technique had compensated for some of the flaws exposed during the body refining realm, such as the need to accumulate power only after being attacked, and then launching a counterattack. now, shen tucang didn¡¯t have to be so passive. with every attack, he could continuously enhance his strength and defense. this was a top-notch technique that grew stronger with every battle. if the opponent didn¡¯t interrupt shen tucang¡¯s attacks, even if they could resist at the beginning, they would eventually be overwhelmed by his overwhelming power. chen fei also sensed shen tucang¡¯s changes, and his eyes flickered slightly. compared to the heavy zhongyuan technique, the xuanwu sword technique was indeed more exquisite. unfortunately, it belonged to the immortal cloud sword sect, and chen fei had no chance to fully understand it. ¡°boom!¡± in just the blink of an eye, the two of them had exchanged blows ten times. shen tucang¡¯s momentum dominated in all directions, and his imposing aura continuously impacted chen fei¡¯s mental state. if it were a warrior with a slightly weaker core soul energy, they might feel fearful just facing this kind of aura. however, for chen fei, not to mention the spirit suppression effect of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, even the thousand threads technique alone is enough to withstand the impact of this aura. onlookers nearby, many of them now have slightly furrowed brows, and their assessment of shen tucang has further improved. it has only been a little over a year since he broke through, and given time, if shen tucang can maintain this rate of growth, he will have a place in the entire vicinity of immortal cloud city in the future. ¡°hahaha, brother chen, take my move, xuanwu break!¡± shen tucang¡¯s momentum reached its peak, and the terrifying force pulled chen fei, leaving him no chance to escape. chen fei felt the force tearing around him and realized that he could use the soaring heaven technique to evade it. the power of the zhongyuan sword could also counteract it. in other words, as long as chen fei was willing, this strike would not land on him. the xuanwu sword technique was exquisite, but shen tucang¡¯s comprehension was still somewhat shallow. when facing chen fei, the gap in their understanding of cultivation techniques was significant, and they had clear differences in their basic cultivation. throughout the entire duel, the gap was obvious, even though shen tucang did not realize it. ¡°boom!¡± shen tucang struck down with a sword, not hitting chen fei but landing on a black barrier. the barrier trembled continuously, shifting the force applied to it to the surroundings. ¡°swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!¡± the zhongyuan sword formation took shape, surrounding shen tucang within it. twenty sword pearls whizzed inside the formation, striking shen tucang¡¯s giant sword with great force. ¡°zhongyuan sword formation!¡± as a well-known legacy technique of the primordial sword sect, when the sword formation was unleashed, everyone around recognized it immediately. what surprised the onlookers the most, however, was the number of sword pearls within the formation. the level of comprehension of the zhongyuan sword formation could be most directly observed by the number of sword pearls. the more beads there were, the stronger the power of the formation. many elders within the primordial sword sect looked on with amazement. they practiced the zhongyuan sword, and more importantly, their level of comprehension of the technique didn¡¯t seem to be much better than chen fei¡¯s. there was a smile on feng xiupu¡¯s face, not because of chen fei¡¯s displayed strength, but because chen fei knew how to hide his true abilities. never let others know your true strength; only then, in critical moments, can it save your life. qu qingsheng nodded slightly, indicating that this level of strength was already sufficient. ¡°bang, bang, bang¡­¡± inside the sword formation, shen tucang wielded his giant sword, encompassing his entire body within it, fending off the assaults of the surrounding sword pearls. twenty sword pearls continued to attack incessantly, employing various sword techniques. if one¡¯s strength was slightly weaker, they would probably have already been injured by the sword pearls. shen tucang had not expected that chen fei had comprehended the zhongyuan sword to this extent. just like the unexpected rise in the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s sparring arena back then, it caught everyone off guard. the level of comprehension of this technique now left everyone in astonishment. shen tucang had thought that his speed of comprehending the technique was already fast enough, only to realize that chen fei had surpassed him. the zhongyuan sword couldn¡¯t compare to the xuanwu sword technique, but it couldn¡¯t resist someone else¡¯s deeper understanding, and the situation had instantly turned around.. Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Control chapter 289: control translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation within the sword formation, shen tucang¡¯s aura grew even deeper. the xuanwu sword technique excelled in both offense and defense, ranking at the pinnacle. however, under the continuous bombardment of twenty sword pearls, shen tucang found himself unable to break the formation, forced into a defensive posture. as shen tucang focused solely on defense, despite the various sword techniques unleashed by the twenty pearls, they still couldn¡¯t penetrate his immediate vicinity. with each moment spent defending, shen tucang began to harness the power of these sword pearls. to break the formation, one needed overwhelming strength to tear it apart. thus, shen tucang wasn¡¯t in a hurry; he waited for his physical strength to reach its peak. standing at a distance, chen fei observed shen tucang within the formation and understood his intentions. however, chen fei remained calm. the xuanwu sword technique was exceptionally profound, but its effectiveness depended on the cultivator. shen tucang¡¯s comprehension was too shallow, and there was a limit to the power he could continue to draw from within himself. breaking the formation with this limit was an impossible task. while there was a disparity between the xuanwu sword technique and the zhongyuan sword, it wasn¡¯t insurmountable. the significant difference lay in the late-stage of cultivation. in the early and middle stages, for the xuanwu sword technique to overpower the zhongyuan sword, both sides needed to have similar levels of mastery in their respective techniques, aligning their power levels. ¡°break!¡± within the sword formation, shen tucang roared, and an immense force erupted from his body. chen fei¡¯s deliberately executed version of the zhongyuan sword formation, using twenty sword pearls, began to sway slightly. ¡°boom!¡± shen tucang¡¯s enormous sword cleaved through twenty sword pearls, tearing a gap in the zhongyuan sword formation. he burst into laughter and was about to step out of the formation. however, the shattered sword pearls from earlier began to reappear one by one, blocking shen tucang¡¯s path back into the formation. his laughter abruptly ceased as he watched the howling sword pearls closing in around him. his eyes filled with disbelief. facing the zhongyuan sword formation for the first time, shen tucang had never expected the sword pearls to recover so quickly. after painstakingly gathering his strength to shatter the sword pearls within the formation, he was pulled back into the formation before he could escape. how could this be? shen tucang glanced outside the formation at chen fei, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart. could it be that this time it would end in a draw again? or worse, would he be the one to give in first and lose? the thought of such a possibility caused shen tucang¡¯s eyes to widen, and his elemental energy began to boil. he had come here today to compete with chen fei and wipe away past shame, not to lose to him. he had worked hard to break through to the aperture tempering realm, and his cultivation and techniques had been advancing rapidly every day. there was no reason for him to lose to chen fei. how many resources had the primordial sword sect provided him recently? if, under these circumstances, he still lost to chen fei, would it not mean that his talent and comprehension were far inferior to chen fei¡¯s? ¡°open!¡± shen tucang roared, and his entire body began to expand as elemental energy surged through his meridians in an explosive manner. veins bulged on shen tucang¡¯s forehead as he transformed into a savage ancient beast. his ferocious aura swept through the surroundings, and cracks started to spread from his position. ¡°boom! boom! boom!¡± shen tucang unleashed his sword techniques, shattering each oncoming sword pearl. in the previous exchanges, he could only defend against the pearls but couldn¡¯t break them. however, at this moment, every strike he made against the pearls resulted in them shattering upon impact. with each step, shen tucang advanced, causing the ground to tremble slightly and leaving deep craters in his wake. the xuanwu true body and the life-threatening techniques within the xuanwu sword art made his elemental energy boil to the point of near-explosion as it circulated through his body, granting him immense power. this boiling elemental energy could only be barely endured by those who had been tempered by the xuanwu sword art. ordinary aperture tempering realm cultivators who allowed their elemental energy to explode in such a manner would likely not only harm others but also destroy their own bodies. the aperture tempering realm cultivators around them watched intensely from above, realizing that the situation had reached a critical point, and the outcome hung in the balance. the displays of power from shen tucang and chen fei had left many in awe, especially those in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. in the past, they had perhaps looked down on those who had just broken through to this stage, aware of their inherent vulnerability during this phase. however, today, they saw little of that fragility in shen tucang and chen fei. this was a testament to their extraordinary talent. only true geniuses could swiftly pass through this fragile phase, and it was evident that both of them were such individuals. chen fei stood his ground, calmly observing shen tucang¡¯s approach. shen tucang¡¯s current strength was undeniably formidable, although it couldn¡¯t compare to the power of the suppressing dragon elephant. nevertheless, it was significantly stronger than the average early aperture tempering realm cultivator. however, this level of strength alone couldn¡¯t fully break the zhongyuan sword formation, condemning shen tucang to remain trapped within it. chen fei held the qianyuan sword, swiftly reversed it, and plunged it into the ground. in the next moment, three additional chen fei figures appeared simultaneously around the sword formation, along with his real self, surrounding the formation. shen tucang, who had been steadily approaching chen fei, abruptly halted. due to the interference of the sword formation, he couldn¡¯t distinguish which of the four chen fei figures was the real one. shen tucang¡¯s core soul energy kept oscillating as he attempted to discern the truth. however, under the intrusion of the sword formation, he couldn¡¯t make out the real chen fei. he had no idea where chen fei actually was. or perhaps, all four figures could be either chen fei¡¯s real self or his illusions. as long as chen fei wished, the four figures could change at will. guo huaiyu, observing from a distance, shook his head slightly. the outcome was clear. if shen tucang had encountered someone who practiced the giant spirit sword, there might have been some chance for him to win, even with a slightly lower level of comprehension. after all, the xuanwu sword art was powerful, had high defense, and rapid recovery. however, shen tucang happened to encounter the zhongyuan sword formation, a well-known art for controlling the situation, and chen fei¡¯s comprehension of the zhongyuan sword was exceptionally high. there was no need for a head-on collision; it made shen tucang utterly disoriented. even when he unleashed the xuanwu true body, it remained the same. ¡°all!¡± shen tucang roared madly, his giant sword hacking and slashing at his surroundings in a desperate attempt to tear apart the sword formation. however, the sword pearls shattered quickly and regenerated just as fast, leaving shen tucang with no opportunity to catch his breath. as time passed, the drawbacks of employing the xuanwu true body began to manifest. shen tucang hadn¡¯t been injured by the sword pearls, but his body was continuously torn apart by his own burst elemental energy. this tearing effect would accelerate over time, eventually causing his entire physical body to collapse. ¡°the winner of the match is chen fei!¡± guo huaiyu, witnessing shen tucang¡¯s situation, sighed and a sword light flashed, tearing apart the zhongyuan sword formation and simultaneously terminating shen tucang¡¯s activation of the xuanwu true body. shen tucang¡¯s body trembled slightly, and he knelt on the ground somewhat dejectedly. he had lost. this time, it wasn¡¯t a draw, but a loss to chen fei, even though he had broken through to the aperture tempering realm earlier and had more resources. however, in the end, he was the one who lost. chen fei glanced at shen tucang and then looked up at guo huaiyu in the distance. indeed, the strength in the late stage of aperture tempering realm was terrifying. with a casual sword strike, guo huaiyu had torn apart the zhongyuan sword formation, which had no resistance whatsoever. even though chen fei had deliberately employed a weakened version of the sword formation, it was evident that guo huaiyu possessed immense power. even if chen fei were to use the full power of the forty pearls sword formation, it would still be difficult to withstand guo huaiyu¡¯s single sword strike. this was an absolute gap in cultivation and a crushing advantage in martial arts comprehension. the question remained: would adding the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s presence be enough to barely block a single sword strike? bai daoxiang and nie zhiyang exchanged glances. although chen fei¡¯s current strength was remarkable, it still fell short compared to when he had effortlessly sent them flying with a single sword strike. the genius who could hide his true power was the most terrifying, and they doubted that many people believed their story about being sent flying by chen fei with a single sword strike. at most, they would report to their sect leader and advise keeping an eye on chen fei. as for taking preemptive action against him? they had no grudges with the primordial sword sect, so they wouldn¡¯t engage in such actions. even if the immortal cloud sword sect found out, they wouldn¡¯t commit to such internal division, especially when there was a watchful eye from the divine flame sect outside. it was not the time to disrupt their internal unity. furthermore, the early stage of aperture tempering realm was still just the early stage of aperture tempering realm, and it would require a long and arduous journey to grow into the late stage of aperture tempering realm. there¡¯s one more thing: the primordial sword sect¡¯s heritage is lacking. it can only be cultivated up to the late aperture tempering realm, and even in the late aperture tempering realm, it¡¯s considered relatively weak. the chances of breaking through the combined aperture tempering realm are extremely slim, and its combat strength is still among the weaker ones in the late aperture tempering realm. it¡¯s nothing to worry about! shen tucang leaned on his giant sword, took a few deep breaths, and looked at chen fei. he took out a bottle of pills from his pocket and tossed it to chen fei, who caught it. ii i¡¯m willing to admit defeat; these are the spirit enhancing pills, they¡¯re yours!¡± shen tucang said and stood up. he continued, ¡°1 have nothing to say; you¡¯re better than me. but this is just the beginning; 1 will surpass you!¡± with those parting words, shen tucang turned and walked away, heading toward the interior of the long rainbow sect. he had to complete his remaining tasks and also ease his own emotions. chen fei watched shen tucang¡¯s departing figure, then opened the bottle in his hand, smelling the familiar scent of the pills. a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. shen tucang would undoubtedly grow rapidly, due to both his talent and the resources of the immortal cloud sword sect. but chen fei would only get faster! two hours later, chen fei followed the members of the primordial sword sect back to the mountain gate. qu qingsheng made some simple arrangements and let everyone go rest. after everyone had left, chen fei took out the inheritance stone of the primordial sword sect from his pocket. the long rainbow sect had obtained it and handed over fifty percent to the immortal cloud sword sect. however, the immortal cloud sword sect didn¡¯t conduct a thorough search. this attack on the long rainbow sect seemed more like a carnival hosted by the immortal cloud sword sect. so even if chen fei didn¡¯t store the inheritance stone in his spatial grid, it wouldn¡¯t be discovered by the immortal cloud sword sect members. qu qingsheng glanced at the inheritance stone in chen fei¡¯s hand, then looked at chen fei and asked, ¡°the long rainbow sect¡¯s inheritance in spear techniques? it¡¯s probably been altered; be careful when practicing it.¡± ¡°it¡¯s not spear technique,¡± chen fei shook his head. ¡°what is it then?¡± qu qingsheng asked curiously. ¡°the primordial sword scripture,¡± chen fei said softly, causing qu qingsheng¡¯s expression to freeze.. Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Limit chapter 290: limit translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the primordial sword scripture, the pinnacle technique of the primordial sword sect that once dominated all directions, integrating the legacies of the four peaks and three veins. as the head of the primordial sword sect, qu qingsheng naturally wished to retrieve this scripture. due to the loss of this technique, the strongest technique that the primordial sword sect currently possesses can only be cultivated up to 80 acupoints, which is the late aperture tempering realm. although it can¡¯t be considered the weakest in the late aperture tempering realm, it¡¯s far from being exceptionally strong. therefore, for many years, the cutting-edge combat strength of the primordial sword sect has remained in a rather awkward state. neither too high nor too low: above them, the immortal cloud sword sect has several legacies that far surpass the primordial sword sect, and below them, they used to be stronger than the majority of wandering cultivators. however, with the ongoing conflict between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect, the techniques they now bring out are stronger than those of the primordial sword sect. what currently gives the primordial sword sect a slight advantage is the inclusion of the soaring heaven technique, which can be used in conjunction with the other two legacies, making them appear less awkward. ¡°master, the primordial sword scripture in this inheritance stone is damaged. only the cultivation methods of the first two layers and a part of the third layer are intact,¡± chen fei explained as he looked at qu qingsheng, who was becoming increasingly excited. ¡°damaged, you say? well, that¡¯s quite normal.¡± qu qingsheng regained some composure upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words. taking the inheritance stone from chen fei¡¯s hand, qu qingsheng looked at him and said, ¡°i wonder if there have been any alterations to this primordial sword scripture. you shouldn¡¯t cultivate it for now. wait until 1 and a few elders have verified it, and then you can start cultivating.¡± ¡°understood!¡± chen fei replied with a respectful nod. the primordial sword scripture wasn¡¯t a method for opening acupoints; instead, it was a series of techniques that linked seven different techniques from the primordial sword sect. therefore, verifying it was not particularly difficult for the members of the primordial sword sect. this set of primordial sword scripture is incredibly precious to the primordial sword sect. for other sects, its value is considerably lower, at most offering some theoretical insights. as a reward, the sect gave chen fei a hundred elemental stones and a spirit-refining stone. elemental stones, needless to say, are highly versatile, serving both personal cultivation and the purchase of spirit pills. the spirit-refining stone, on the other hand, is used for enhancing spiritual weapons. currently, chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword is classified as a low-grade spiritual weapon. to further enhance it, he needs to continuously smelt spiritual materials into it. the spirit-refining stone can augment the power of the qianyuan sword. compared to the value of the primordial sword scripture, these two rewards may seem somewhat ordinary, but they still represent a significant gesture of goodwill from the sect. unlike the mighty immortal cloud sword sect, the primordial sword sect doesn¡¯t have a substantial monthly income. most of their resources are things that the immortal cloud sword sect doesn¡¯t find valuable, and the primordial sword sect must also compete with other sects for these resources. contributions and similar measures don¡¯t hold much significance for chen fei, who has already reached the aperture tempering realm. only elemental stones, spirit pills, and spiritual materials hold real value for him. furthermore, chen fei, as a member of the primordial sword sect, contributes to the sect, creating a mutually beneficial relationship where rewards don¡¯t fully capture the dynamics between the two parties. this is quite different from when chen fei was just a body refining realm disciple. after leaving the main hall, chen fei sought out feng xiupu and informed him about the primordial sword scripture. feng xiupu¡¯s expression filled with excitement upon hearing this news. the greatest significance of the primordial sword scripture lies in its applicability to the sect¡¯s senior elders who have reached the late aperture tempering realm. at this stage, they have already cultivated the zhongyuan sword or the giant spirit sword to perfection. with no further room for advancement, the primordial sword scripture, by merging these two sword techniques, is likely to increase the number of acupoints they can cultivate. not only will their cultivation improve, but the combined power of these two sword techniques will also see a significant increase. additionally, their chances of breaking through to the combined aperture tempering realm will also be considerably enhanced. conversely, for those in the late aperture tempering realm and below, the significance is somewhat diminished. after all, human energy is limited, and those in the early and mid aperture tempering realm haven¡¯t fully comprehended their original sword techniques. at this point, splitting their focus between primordial sword scripture and another sword technique would strain their energy. at most, they can cultivate the primordial sword scripture up to the second level and merge it with the soaring heaven technique, which would still boost their strength considerably. however, the soaring heaven technique is originally not conflicting with the other two sword techniques. even when combined, the effect is not as pronounced as merging the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword. after leaving feng xiupu, chen fei returned to his private chamber. ¡°discover a technique, would you like to spend ten elemental stones to simplify the primordial sword scripture (incomplete)?¡± ¡°simplifying the primordial sword scripture (incomplete)¡­ simplification successful¡­ primordial sword scripture (incomplete) ¡ª> zhongyuan sword!¡± simplifying the incomplete primordial sword scripture cost almost as much as the complete zhongyuan sword and the soaring heaven technique techniques combined. fortunately, chen fei had enough elemental stones to afford this simplification. to ensure that the simplification leaned towards the zhongyuan sword, chen fei deliberately allowed the two techniques to merge briefly before initiating the simplification. this prevented it from deviating towards a different outcome, like the great thunder sword, which would have been problematic. thankfully, the simplification process went smoothly. chen fei then tried cultivating the body refining version of the zhongyuan sword and was pleasantly surprised. two realizations emerged in his sea of consciousness: one was the understanding of the aperture tempering version of zhongyuan sword, and the other was the primordial sword scripture. getting two realizations from one cultivation session is like a buy-one-get-one-free deal. it¡¯s quite a gain. the only slight inconvenience is the simultaneous collision of the two realizations in his sea of consciousness, which can sometimes confuse chen fei. fortunately, since both techniques originate from the same source, it won¡¯t truly lead to any mental instability. chen fei is now waiting to reach the second level of the primordial sword scripture before starting to learn the giant spirit sword technique. the first level of the primordial sword scripture forms the foundation for integrating the second technique into the body, so simultaneous cultivation is not heavily affected, similar to how the zhongyuan sword and the soaring heaven technique coexist. however, it¡¯s only at the second level that he can truly fuse the second technique into his body to enhance his combat abilities. without the primordial sword scripture, trying to simultaneously cultivate both the giant spirit sword and the zhongyuan sword would be detrimental to his physical body, potentially causing damage to his aperture tempering realm and hindering his progress. a month passed in the blink of an eye, and chen fei moved back to immortal cloud city. during this month, the most talked-about topic in immortal cloud city was the situation with the long rainbow sect. their betrayal had been exposed, and immortal cloud sword sect had devised a plan to eliminate them, resulting in the deaths of over a dozen aperture tempering realm cultivators from the divine flame sect. the duel between jian jingsheng and tong zhongqiu had ended without a clear winner, as both had their reservations and hadn¡¯t gone all out. the long rainbow sect was now history, and due to the loss of over a dozen aperture tempering realm cultivators, the divine flame sect had to retract its forces and couldn¡¯t continue to pressure immortal cloud sword sect as before. in contrast, immortal cloud sword sect had taken advantage of the situation to reclaim several resource points that had been occupied by the divine flame sect. in the overall situation, they gained the upper hand. the duel between chen fei and shen tucang had also become a topic of discussion. both of them had broken through to the aperture tempering realm in recent years, leaving a lasting impression on many. their initial draw had been memorable, and now, with another contest, chen fei¡¯s victory had surprised many. after all, once you reach the aperture tempering realm, besides innate talent and comprehension, the quantity and quality of your cultivation resources become crucial factors. many people are aware of the current situation in the immortal cloud sword sect. they didn¡¯t expect that under these circumstances, chen fei could still surpass shen tucang. clearly, in terms of innate talent and comprehension, chen fei had the upper hand. however, with the passage of time, it¡¯s likely that the balance will eventually tilt in shen tucang¡¯s favor. this is the reality because there¡¯s no comparison between the strength of the immortal cloud sword sect and the primordial sword sect. many even lamented that chen fei wasn¡¯t a disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect. otherwise, he would undoubtedly be among the rising stars of the sect. unfortunately, chen fei belonged to the primordial sword sect. since the incident with the changhong sect, the primordial sword sect had intentionally increased chen fei¡¯s monthly resources. previously, he received one elemental stone and one spirit snow pill per month, but now it had become two elemental stones and two spirit snow pills per month. this change had been advocated and ultimately approved by qu qingsheng. qu qingsheng understood chen fei¡¯s potential, and the duel with shen tucang had showcased it to the other elders. combined with the return of the primordial sword scripture, this decision had been agreed upon. in group settings, it¡¯s not about quantity but about fairness, meaning that chen fei¡¯s displayed talent and contributions were essential for this decision to be approved. compared to the benefits from the alchemist alliance, what the primordial sword sect provided wasn¡¯t much. however, it was the sect¡¯s attitude, and chen fei naturally accepted it. during this month, chen fei refined pills during the day and practiced various techniques at night. due to the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s favorable position in the current situation and their own resource reserves, there had been a reduction in commissioned tasks within the alliance. chen fei had expected this situation, as even a large sect like the immortal cloud sword sect couldn¡¯t sustain continuous large-scale production of pills. if there had been a sustainable resource level like this, the immortal cloud sword sect would have done it directly in the past, rather than waiting until now. the immortal cloud sword sect is currently depleting its stockpile, aiming to quickly raise the cultivation levels of its disciples. according to chen fei¡¯s estimation, as time passes, the number of alchemy tasks within the alliance will gradually decrease, stabilizing at a level slightly higher than normal, perhaps by twenty to thirty percent. chen fei was prepared for this, and with the rewards he had recently received, he opened two more acupoints, reaching a total of fifteen. he had already made significant progress in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm, nearing the halfway point. and all of this had taken less than two years, an efficiency that was almost unimaginable. at the same time, he had completed the first level of the primordial sword scripture and had recently gone to the inheritance ground to acquire the techniques of the giant spirit sword. the simplification of the giant spirit sword cost chen fei ten elemental stones, and the result was an increased burden on his body. chen fei tried it out, using the force field of the zhongyuan sword to press down on himself. after experimenting for a while, chen fei found that the heavier the physical burden, the more insights he gained about the giant spirit sword in his mind. this discovery led chen fei to immediately put himself under the force field of maximum weight, pushing himself to the limit.. Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: Mirror Image Godslayer Sword chapter 291: mirror image godslayer sword translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the suppressing dragon elephant had nearly reshaped chen fei¡¯s physical body, and compared to the transformation from the body refining realm to the aperture tempering realm, the strengthening brought about by the suppressing dragon elephant was even more thorough. as a result, even when chen fei exerted the force field of the zhongyuan sword to its fullest upon himself, he could still move freely in his usual manner. apart from initially leaving deep craters and cracks in the ground as he walked, there was no other discernible impact. this added extreme gravitational force allowed chen fei to quickly comprehend the giant spirit sword. in just a few days of practice, he had already moved beyond the novice stage and reached the level of proficiency. in addition to all this, chen fei also practiced the godslayer sword, which he had obtained from the long rainbow sect. compared to the simplification cost of aperture tempering realm techniques, which often amounted to ten elemental stones, the godslayer sword, while being a mental technique, was still considerably cheaper to simplify due to it being a mental skill. it cost chen fei only two elemental stones. the result of simplifying the godslayer sword was a hand-drawn visualization diagram. this diagram was described in the secret manual of the godslayer sword, and after dividing one¡¯s core soul energy into two parts, the smaller portion of the core soul energy would sketch the visualization diagram in the sea of consciousness. the godslayer sword required self-inflicted harm at the entry level, which reminded chen fei of a certain legendary cultivation technique from his past life. the godslayer sword involved self-inflicting harm to the core soul energy, whereas that cultivation technique involved self-inflicting harm to the physical body. chen fei had simplified it to avoid self-inflicted harm and make the initial practice more comfortable. throughout the process, chen fei never considered tearing apart his own core soul energy. the godslayer sword was an unconventional technique, and if practiced to a high level, its power would naturally be formidable. however, tearing apart one¡¯s core soul energy would cause damage to it. if lucky, the injury might not be severe, and it could slowly recover. if the injury was more substantial, it would undoubtedly leave lasting consequences. with every aperture tempering realm cultivator working diligently to enhance and maintain their core soul energy, chen fei had no intention of risking such damage to himself. chen fei¡¯s willingness to practice the godslayer sword was primarily for the purpose of achieving perfection and then merging and improving it. after all, the godslayer sword had excellent principles but employed an extreme technique. drawing the visualization diagram, although somewhat complex, was easily done by chen fei due to his current mastery over his hands. therefore, creating a visualization diagram didn¡¯t take much time for chen fei. in less than three days, chen fei had raised his proficiency in the godslayer sword to a state of perfection. at the state of perfection, using the godslayer sword wouldn¡¯t cause any injury to chen fei when splitting his core soul energy. he could smoothly separate a portion of his core soul energy without causing any harm. evidently, the creator of the godslayer sword didn¡¯t intend for users to injure themselves each time they employed it. however, this separation still came from the essence of the core soul energy, which was a significant loss for the core soul energy¡¯s source. while keeping such a trump card for life-saving purposes might indeed save one¡¯s life at a critical moment, chen fei aimed to make the godslayer sword a technique that could be used routinely. to achieve this goal, chen fei carefully searched through the sect¡¯s scripture library and the exchange repository of the alchemist alliance. eventually, he found a mental technique called the ¡°mirror image technique.¡± mirror image technique! it allowed one¡¯s core soul energy to serve as a reference point and project another mental image. the mirror image technique was not an offensive technique against someone else¡¯s core soul energy but rather a mental defense technique. when facing an attack on one¡¯s core soul energy from others, the mental image would automatically respond. of course, due to its nature as an illusion, the mental image was fragile and would almost instantly collapse when touched. thus, the mirror image technique served to buy time for the core soul energy¡¯s source to react against an opponent¡¯s mental attacks. so, to be serious, the mirror image technique doesn¡¯t truly defend against mental techniques. it merely provides martial practitioners with a bit of reaction time to make other responses. from this perspective, while the mirror image technique might not be considered completely useless, the cost-effectiveness of practicing it is indeed not very high. therefore, very few people actually choose to cultivate this technique. however, when chen fei saw the mirror image technique, his first thought was that it might be a perfect match for the godslayer sword. exchange, merge, simplify, and practice! with a cost of 15,000 alliance contribution points and a simplification fee of two elemental stones, chen fei spent five days to cultivate this entirely new mirror image godslayer sword to the state of perfection. using the mental image as a separated core soul energy source, he refined it into the godslayer sword. compared to the original godslayer sword, this fused mirror image godslayer sword was undoubtedly somewhat weaker. however, it didn¡¯t require separating the core soul energy source, and because it was a godslayer sword created from a mental image, after using it, chen fei could easily continue refining new godslayer sword. in extreme cases, chen fei could even consecutively perform the mirror image godslayer sword. of course, due to the lack of tempering, each strike in a continuous sequence would be relatively weak. but just like the original godslayer sword, there was no need to worry about any backlash issues with the mirror image godslayer sword. chen fei was very satisfied with the mirror image godslayer sword, mainly because it didn¡¯t have any backlash effects. in the end, it took less than ten days, cost four elemental stones, and 15,000 points of contribution to cultivate a mental technique. time passed swiftly, never pausing for anyone. in the blink of an eye, two months had gone by, and the conflict between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect had entered a silent phase. the relentless slaughter that had seemed like a meat grinder had disappeared. the immortal cloud sword sect had reclaimed many resource points, and just when the divine flame sect was planning to counterattack, the immortal cloud sword sect halted its actions. both sides seemed to have established an unspoken agreement and rules. while there were still occasional probes, the intense battles with real swords and real guns had become rare. the immortal cloud sword sect was waiting for new combined aperture realm cultivators to emerge, while the divine flame sect was waiting for tong zhongqiu to die of old age and continuously recruiting new independent cultivators to compensate for their previous losses. tasks related to alchemical concoctions within the alchemist alliance further decreased. however, chen fei, relying on the savings he had accumulated, managed to open three more acupoints during these two months, reaching a total of eighteen acupoints. his progress in the early stages of combined aperture tempering realm cultivation had already reached halfway. moreover, in these two months, his proficiency in the zhongyuan sword and the soaring heaven technique continued to improve and was approaching the great completion stage. as for the recently learned giant spirit sword, thanks to the force field, it caught up with the progress of the other two techniques and reached the perfection stage. the perfection stage of the giant spirit sword, built upon the foundation of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, bestowed chen fei with new strength, further enhancing his already formidable power in the early stages of aperture tempering realm cultivation. as for the long-practiced suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s spirit-suppressing aspect, much like the body-suppressing aspect in the past, it was progressing rather slowly. nevertheless, daily cultivation brought incremental gains, continuously strengthening chen fei¡¯s mental and physical faculties. at this point, he was only a small portion of proficiency away from achieving mastery. chen fei¡¯s daily life was simple yet busy, shuttling back and forth as if following a set routine. time flew by, and within the span of three months, it had been half a year since the massacre of the long rainbow sect. the alchemical tasks within the alchemist alliance continued to decrease, and chen fei¡¯s supply of spirit snow pills dwindled. in the span of three months, he opened two more acupoints, bringing the total to twenty. at the same time, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had reached a level commensurate with the number of acupoints. if he were to open one or two more, he feared that his core soul energy would become uncontrollable. if chen fei continued to open acupoints without significantly increasing his core soul energy, the balance of power within his body would be disrupted. uncontrollable power not only failed to increase his strength but also became a burden, even a timed bomb. chen fei had to consider how to rapidly elevate his core soul energy almost no cultivator had such a predicament. it could only be said that chen fei¡¯s rate of acupoint opening was simply astonishing. in nearly two years, from breaking through the aperture tempering realm to now, he had traversed the equivalent of twenty years of progress for other cultivators, and that was for those with exceptional talents. for many independent cultivators, opening five or six acupoints in twenty years was already considered remarkable progress. even within the immortal cloud sword sect, there were no cultivators with chen fei¡¯s rapid pace of advancement. progressing too quickly had become a predicament in itself. aside from his cultivation progress, chen fei had finally reached the great perfection stage in the second layer of the primordial sword manual. this meant that he could now fuse the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword together. chen fei would likely be the first person in the primordial sword sect to achieve this, as even the sect leader, qu qingsheng, was still struggling in the first layer of the primordial sword manual. the primordial sword manual, which had been the sect¡¯s foundational technique in the past, wasn¡¯t as easy to comprehend as it seemed. outside the immortal cloud city¡­ the zhongyuan sword formation rose before him, with sixty sword pearls whizzing within the formation. although the zhongyuan sword had not yet reached perfection, with increasing proficiency, chen fei could now display the level of sixty sword pearls. in terms of comprehension of the zhongyuan sword, there were only two individuals in the primordial sword sect who surpassed chen fei at this moment. giant spirit! chen fei pointed forward, and the power of the giant spirit sword suddenly poured into the sword pearls. the pearls instantly expanded, and their strength increased significantly. this was the process of fusion, directly enhancing the power of the technique. even in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, one¡¯s strength wouldn¡¯t be much weaker than others. the primordial sword manual was capable of fusing seven sets of techniques. if each of these techniques reached the great perfection stage, it would create an incredible scenario. chen fei waved his right hand, and the sword formation dispersed, while his figure vanished from the original spot. ten days later, a piece of news suddenly reached chen fei¡¯s hands: the mystic realm jointly managed by the four sects had undergone a transformation and upgrade. previously, only cultivators in the body refining realm could enter the mystic realm. if a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm entered, they would be rejected by the entire mystic realm, making their movements difficult. if they weren¡¯t careful, they could even be expelled from the mystic realm. now, however, that mystic realm had ascended in rank. cultivators in the aperture tempering realm early stage could now enter it without any issues. the first thing that came to chen fei¡¯s mind was the little tree spirit, baka. a mystic realm wouldn¡¯t ascend in rank without reason; there must be some secrets within it. however, when body refining realm cultivators entered previously, they couldn¡¯t find the reason. the primordial sword sect and two other sects were planning to organize a team to enter the mystic realm when the immortal cloud sword sect intervened.. Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: The Altar chapter 292: the altar translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°is the immortal cloud sword sect also sending people into the mystic realm?¡± in feng xiupu¡¯s courtyard, chen fei and feng xiupu sat by a stone table, with the aroma of tea filling the air. after receiving the news, chen fei had returned to the sect as soon as possible. when a mystic realm advances in rank, it will produce a plethora of spiritual materials in a short period of time. as the saying goes, ¡°a rising tide lifts all boats,¡± and this situation also applies within the mystic realm. the overall advancement of the mystic realm will bring tremendous benefits to everything inside it. this is why, during the previous true transmission trial, when the elemental energy in the mystic realm fluctuated, the creatures inside became so terrifying. and that time, it was only a fluctuation in elemental energy concentration. this time, with the overall advancement in rank, everything inside the mystic realm would receive even greater benefits. while it may not be overflowing with spiritual materials, they would certainly become more common. chen fei¡¯s current cultivation path involved continuously opening up acupoints, but he could only open one or two more acupoints at most before having to pause and wait for the enhancement of his core soul energy before proceeding to open more acupoints. the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, thousand thread technique, the slight tempering of the strange heart realm, and the feedback of elemental energy to core soul energy¡ªall of these could enhance chen fei¡¯s core soul energy. in terms of speed, although it couldn¡¯t compare to the effects of taking pills like the spirit enhancing pill, it was by no means slow. if you looked at it from the perspective of an ordinary cultivator in the aperture tempering realm, opening one acupoint a year was already a dream-like speed. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy could easily keep up with that pace. in fact, chen fei¡¯s rate of core soul energy growth was sufficient to support opening two acupoints a year. opening two acupoints a year was a level of efficiency that not only independent cultivators but also martial cultivators from various sects would envy. however, chen fei was starting to feel dissatisfied with this speed. having experienced the earlier rapid progress, the speed of cultivation suddenly plummeted, and most people couldn¡¯t accept it. going from extravagance to frugality truly tests one¡¯s character. before this, chen fei had even been considering whether or not to explore the strange heart realm. inside the strange heart realm, there were definitely treasures that could enhance core soul energy. chen fei didn¡¯t plan to go in alone but intended to bring si yuanhai and his grandson along to explore the strange heart realm together. after all, the strange tamers lineage had been dealing with the strange heart realm for generations, and their knowledge and understanding of it far surpassed chen fei¡¯s. however, this plan hadn¡¯t been put into action yet when news of the mystic realm advancing in rank came. compared to the uncertainty of the strange heart realm, the mystic realm was somewhat more familiar. of course, due to the advancement in rank, the mystic realm had undoubtedly become more dangerous than it was initially. but in terms of strength, chen fei had likely improved many times over compared to before. so, chen fei would enter this mystic realm. devoting oneself to cultivation was certainly an option, but on the path of martial arts, there were times when you had to compete. otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be enough resources for you. currently, the seemingly peaceful relationship between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect concealed hidden tensions. the long rainbow sect, which was slightly stronger than the primordial sword sect, was no longer in the picture. if one day the divine flame sect were to suddenly target the primordial sword sect, what would the primordial sword sect use to defend itself, and what would chen fei use? entering the mystic realm, the herbs for enhancing elemental energy cultivation were secondary. what was of utmost importance was those that could boost core soul energy. as long as core soul energy was elevated, chen fei could continue to rapidly open acupoints. ¡°it¡¯s inevitable that the immortal cloud sword sect would be tempted by a second-order mystic realm,¡± feng xiupu said, taking a sip of tea and letting out a slight sigh. initially, the mystic realm was jointly managed by the four sects, but that was because it was only a first-order mystic realm, which the immortal cloud sword sect didn¡¯t really value, so they decided to share it with the other three sects. however, in a second-order mystic realm, there were continuously growing spiritual materials and herbs that could greatly assist in cultivating elemental energy. while the immortal cloud sword sect already had its own second-order mystic realm, no sect would consider such a level of resource abundance to be excessive, and the immortal cloud sword sect was no exception. this time, they were requesting to explore it together, and afterward, they would likely propose shared management. if it weren¡¯t for the current special circumstances with the divine flame sect lurking nearby. considering the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s past behavior, this second-order mystic realm would ultimately be claimed by the immortal cloud sword sect. with only three sects remaining out of the original four, there was no strength left to resist the immortal cloud sword sect, even though there might be some reluctance. in the face of lesser power, they had no choice but to accept. ¡°master, are you going this time?¡± chen fei asked, raising his head. ¡°of course, i will. on the path of cultivation, we must seize every opportunity, especially for a newly born second-order mystic realm!¡± feng xiupu nodded decisively. because of his past injuries, feng xiupu had wasted many years of his life. now that he had finally recovered, he was determined not to remain at the early stage of the aperture tempering realm for the rest of his life. this mystic realm was an excellent opportunity. ¡°i¡¯m going too!¡± chen fei said with a smile. ¡°even if you didn¡¯t want to go, the sect master would still send you,¡± feng xiupu replied. feng xiupu thought about chen fei¡¯s strength. on the surface, he was the weakest among the aperture tempering realm disciples of the primordial sword sect, but in reality, it was a question whether anyone within the sect, also at the aperture tempering realm initial stage, could defeat chen fei. after all, not everyone could, when facing an encirclement by three other aperture tempering realm initial stage cultivators, not only emerge unscathed but also directly suppress and defeat all three. even now, feng xiupu found it unbelievable how fast his disciple was progressing. ¡°how many of us will be going this time?¡± chen fei asked. ¡°including you and me, there will be a total of seven aperture tempering realm cultivators, as well as fifty disciples at the visceral tempering realm who will accompany us,¡± feng xiupu replied, setting down his teacup. he looked at chen fei and continued, ¡°these numbers were decided upon through discussions among the sects, including the immortal cloud sword sect.¡± two hours later, in the courtyard where chen fei resided. ¡°are you also going to the mystic realm?¡± chen fei asked, looking at ge hongjie and zhang fangqiong, somewhat surprised. ¡°i¡¯ve made a slight attempt at opening my acupoints, but my confidence is still a bit low. if we can find spiritual herbs in the mystic realm that enhance core soul energy, it will increase our chances of success,¡± ge hongjie replied in a low voice. compared to their previous brotherly relationship, he felt somewhat inferior facing chen fei now. the gap between the visceral tempering realm and the aperture tempering realm was like night and day. ¡°if the mystic realm hasn¡¯t advanced in rank, we could have just focused on consolidating our cultivation and forcibly breaking through. but now that we have a better opportunity, we naturally want to make the most of it,¡± zhang fangqiong added with a playful smile as she gazed at chen fei, her eyes filled with flirtatious charm. after listening to the words of the two, chen fei nodded slightly. ge hongjie and zhang fangqiong both possessed an unwavering martial spirit. even when the strange wind realm was so dangerous back then, they still ventured into it. now, with the mystic realm opening, it held even more precious treasures. if they were to acquire spiritual herbs that enhanced core soul energy, it would be of immeasurable benefit for breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. ¡°this time, there will be aperture tempering realm cultivators from other sects in the mystic realm, so be extra cautious!¡± chen fei looked at the two and earnestly advised. three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the four sects gathered in a valley at the entrance of the mystic realm. the immortal cloud sword sect stood in one location, while the other three sects instinctively kept their distance, creating a gap between them and the immortal cloud sword sect. chen fei stood among the crowd, observing the leaders of each sect who were at the aperture tempering realm. judging solely by their aura, the leaders of each sect had reached nearly the peak of the early-aperture tempering realm, having opened over thirty acupoints. among them, liao hanqin of the immortal cloud sword sect exhibited the strongest aura. his presence seemed to be on the verge of breaking through to the mid-aperture tempering realm, indicating that he had already successfully opened all thirty-six acupoints. for a cultivator to advance to the mid-aperture tempering realm, they needed to synchronize the thirty-six acupoints they had already opened, forming a cohesive whole. only by harnessing the combined power of all thirty-six acupoints could they open new ones and truly enter the mid-aperture tempering realm. this synchronization made the mid-aperture tempering realm significantly stronger than the initial stage. the difficulty of synchronizing acupoints depended on the cultivator¡¯s cultivation technique and the strength of their core soul energy. liao hanqin¡¯s cultivation was undoubtedly the highest present, and the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s cultivation techniques were naturally superior to those of the other three sects. what¡¯s more, the spiritual sword he held in his hand was a top-grade spiritual weapon. liao hanqin didn¡¯t deliberately emit his aura, but the faint sense of oppression he exuded made many people¡¯s hearts tighten. with his level of cultivation and the power of a top-grade spiritual weapon, liao hanqin alone could suppress several cultivators of the same level. as for the other aperture tempering realm cultivators around liao hanqin, their exact levels were difficult to discern, but the weapons they wielded were all exceptionally strong. three of them held spiritual swords that had reached the level of middle-grade spiritual weapons, and there were only two with lower-grade spiritual swords. however, even those lower-grade spiritual swords exuded a lively spiritual essence, making them stand out among lower-grade spiritual weapons. on the other hand, when it came to the leaders of the other three sects, their auras were slightly weaker than liao hanqin¡¯s, and the highest-grade spiritual weapons they held were middle-grade at best. if they were to engage in combat with liao hanqin, their ability to withstand even a few moves would be questionable. of course, the three sects also had top-grade spiritual weapons, but those were typically reserved for guarding their sects¡¯ entrances, such as the primordial sword sect¡¯s spirit-locking tower. they couldn¡¯t possibly bring such heavy artifacts into the mystic realm. therefore, middle-grade spiritual weapons were the highest configuration they could take. ¡°after we enter the mystic realm, everyone should head towards the nearest fellow sect members and avoid acting alone!¡± ren zhongyang looked at the disciples of the primordial sword sect and solemnly cautioned. in this mystic realm, the random distribution of participants couldn¡¯t be avoided, even for aperture tempering realm cultivators. if they resisted this distribution, they would be repelled by the mystic realm¡¯s power, and ultimately, they wouldn¡¯t be able to enter at all. ¡°yes!¡± the disciples replied in unison, and the other elders nodded in agreement. ren zhongyang then turned his gaze toward chen fei, thinking about the instructions given to him by the sect leader, qu qingsheng. even though several days had passed, ren zhongyang found it hard to believe. but in matters like this, the sect leader had no reason to joke around. it could only be said that most people had underestimated chen fei¡¯s talent. chen fei might just become one of the primordial sword sect¡¯s hidden aces in this expedition. half an hour later, with a slight tremor in the ground, a ripple appeared in the center of the valley¡ªthe entrance to the mystic realm. the immortal cloud sword sect wasted no time and entered first, with the other three sects following closely behind. at the same time, dozens of miles away in a dense forest, members of the divine flame sect gathered there. a formation resembling an altar descended to the ground, with a jade plaque placed at its center.. Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: Dark and Mysterious chapter 293: dark and mysterious translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation this is the key to the mystic realm, originally held by the long rainbow sect. as the entrance to the mystic realm in the distance opened, the jade plaque here also trembled slightly. faint rays of light emanated from the jade plaque, creating ripples in the air. ¡°the immortal cloud sword sect has entered!¡± wu yongzhao observed the movement of the jade plaque and then turned to look at quan chengming. quan chengming remained silent, his hands forming seals as he manipulated the power of the altar. the surrounding spiritual energy fluctuated and surged toward the altar¡¯s center. although the matter of the second-level mystic realm hadn¡¯t been widely publicized among the sects, the commotion caused by so many people couldn¡¯t escape the divine flame sect¡¯s scrutiny. facing this newly-born second-level mystic realm, both the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect were naturally interested. however, it was clear that the immortal cloud sword sect wouldn¡¯t bring the divine flame sect along with them. the divine flame sect had set its sights on the mystic realm key originally held by the long rainbow sect. normally, this mystic realm key should have been used at the location in the valley. however, this was clearly not possible, hence the existence of this altar. by using this altar, they could remotely tear through the barrier of the mystic realm, allowing members of the divine flame sect to enter. as the altar spun faster and faster, the radiance on the jade plaque grew increasingly intense. it seemed as if a gateway was about to open, yet it remained elusive. ¡°crack, crack, crack!¡± the elemental stones on the ground shattered one by one, and the power extracted by the altar flowed continuously into the jade plaque. however, the entrance to the mystic realm had still not manifested. quan chengming furrowed his brows. opening the gateway here, unlike at the mystic realm¡¯s entrance, was much more challenging. quan chengming moved his right hand slightly, and a spiritual weapon at his feet flew into the altar. the curved blade-like spiritual weapon quivered slightly, as if lamenting, and its entire spiritual essence surged, then was drawn into the altar. with the infusion of this spiritual essence into the entire altar, it emitted a dazzling light. the mystic realm jade plaque vibrated intensely, and a beam of light shot out, casting onto the air ahead. the air was violently stirred, and ripples continued to spread. ¡°crack, crack, crack!¡± a harsh sound echoed as a crack appeared under the light. through the crack, you could vaguely see lush greenery and mountains, with dense spiritual energy escaping from it. the members of the divine flame sect were excited. however, before they could show their delight, the crack suddenly stopped after opening for a moment, then unexpectedly began to close. ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± wu yongzhao looked puzzledly at quan chengming. wasn¡¯t the entrance to the mystic realm being torn open? why was it starting to seal up again? ¡°they tampered with the other three mystic realm keys; they were guarding against the long rainbow sect¡¯s key,¡± quan chengming furrowed his brows. there were four complete keys to the mystic realm, each originally held by one of the four sects. to open the mystic realm seamlessly, it was best to have all four keys present to avoid any issues. however, in special circumstances, two keys could barely suffice. the opening of the mystic realm had an interplay between each key, preventing any sect from secretly entering the realm in previous years. for a first-order mystic realm, it wasn¡¯t worth any sect¡¯s clandestine efforts. six months ago, when the long rainbow sect was wiped out, the three other sects couldn¡¯t find the key that belonged to them. so, they collectively decided to modify the access method of the keys. the key in the valley alone would have had a hard time opening the mystic realm, and after the three sects further tampered with it, there was almost no possibility of entering the realm. now, the chance of opening the mystic realm several tens of miles away had become significantly lower, and it could be said that, under normal circumstances, with this key alone, it was impossible to enter the realm. ¡°is there no other way?¡± wu yongzhao furrowed his brows. for this expedition to the mystic realm, the divine flame sect had specifically gathered enough aperture tempering realm cultivators, all with the purpose of ambushing members of the immortal cloud sword sect inside the realm. the last time, the divine flame sect had been ambushed and lost more than ten aperture tempering realm cultivators, which had left them at a disadvantage and with a lingering grudge. now, they planned to take advantage of this opportunity to catch the immortal cloud sword sect off guard. but if they couldn¡¯t even enter the mystic realm today, this plan would become a joke. if they couldn¡¯t get through the door, how could they talk about killing anyone? don¡¯t worry!¡± quan chengming¡¯s right hand moved slightly, and another spiritual weapon flew into the altar. spiritual essence was once again drawn out and infused into the jade plaque. the jade plaque vibrated intensely, and the crack in the mystic realm, which had been rapidly shrinking, slowed down. quan chengming¡¯s figure swayed, and he arrived at the edge of the crack. he took out a jade bottle from his pocket, appearing somewhat hesitant. after a moment of contemplation, he opened the bottle and poured its contents onto the crack. ¡°chirp!¡± as if something had been corroded, the contents of the bottle turned pitch black, making it nauseating to look at. even their minds were covered in a layer of black fog. at this moment, this black substance adhered to the crack in the mystic realm. the crack suddenly softened, like steel melting in heat, becoming pliable. quan chengming returned to the altar in a flash. over a hundred pieces of elemental stones were cast into the altar, causing it to tremble continuously as it drew in elemental energy from all directions. cracks began to appear on the jade plaque, but the emitted radiance reached its peak. the crack in the mystic realm was suddenly torn open, revealing an entrance for people to enter. good! a smile appeared on wu yongzhao¡¯s face. he was about to step into the mystic realm when he was halted by quan chengming, who stood nearby. wu yongzhao looked at quan chengming in confusion. ¡°at the aperture tempering realm, only seven people can enter at most. if we exceed this limit, the key will shatter. this key has been collectively modified by the other three keys,¡± quan chengming explained, his expression somewhat grim. after all the hard work, hundreds of elemental stones, two low-grade spiritual weapons, and even the treasure bestowed by the sect leader had been consumed. yet, the number of people who could enter was still limited! wu yongzhao¡¯s eyes widened slightly in disbelief. being restricted to only seven people at the aperture tempering realm meant they were in a similar situation to the immortal cloud sword sect. in that case, what advantage did they have? ¡°but how did they manage to get so many people inside?¡± ¡°because their entrance is the normal one, while ours is not,¡± quan chengming sighed. the immortal cloud sword sect had long been on guard against them. although they had managed to tear open the barrier of the mystic realm, they still had to adhere to the rules set by the other three keys. otherwise, if the key shattered, without its guidance, the moment they entered the mystic realm, they would be randomly transported by turbulent flows, ending up somewhere unknown, but definitely not inside the mystic realm. ¡°once inside the mystic realm, the positions are randomized. and i¡¯ve concealed the key¡¯s fluctuations using the altar. they don¡¯t know we¡¯ve entered, so there might still be a chance. but ultimately, the decision is up to you,¡± quan chengming withdrew his hand and looked at wu yongzhao. ¡°is there really no other way?¡± wu yongzhao was reluctant. inside the mystic realm, it was either the immortal cloud sword sect or their allies. if the people from the divine flame sect didn¡¯t have a numerical advantage, they might end up being pursued by everyone. outside, the other sects didn¡¯t dare to take any action against the divine flame sect, fearing retaliation. but inside the mystic realm, as long as they covered their tracks and shifted all blame onto the immortal cloud sword sect afterward, the divine flame sect wouldn¡¯t have any grounds to speak. in essence, everyone inside the mystic realm was an enemy. if they went in like this, they wouldn¡¯t be chasing after the immortal cloud sword sect in the secret realm, but the immortal cloud sword sect would be chasing after them. ¡°there¡¯s no other way. the key is too fragile,¡± quan chengming shook his head. wu yongzhao¡¯s face darkened as he stared at quan chengming. he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°then is there any way to destroy this mystic realm?¡± ¡°this¡­ i can¡¯t do that,¡± quan chengming hesitated, then shook his head. wu yongzhao clenched his teeth, thinking about jian jinsheng¡¯s temperament. he knew that going back like this would probably not result in a simple reprimand. after all, the immortal cloud sword sect might be on the verge of gaining control over another second-order mystic realm, which would be highly detrimental to the divine flame sect. wu yongzhao looked at the high-grade spiritual weapon in his hand. if he could find an opportunity to kill liao hanqin from the immortal cloud sword sect, their strength within the mystic realm would undoubtedly be greatly reduced. this might dissuade the other sects from targeting the divine flame sect. after all, if they didn¡¯t leave any members of the divine flame sect inside the mystic realm, the sects that took action would face severe consequences. such actions could easily lead to the annihilation of a sect, making everyone cautious. ¡°you six, follow me, let¡¯s go in!¡± wu yongzhao turned and pointed to six individuals. he then gave a stern shout and rushed into the mystic realm. several divine flame sect members exchanged glances and followed wu yongzhao into the realm. inside the mystic realm: as chen fei stepped through the entrance of the mystic realm, for a moment, he lost all sensation of his own body. fortunately, this sensation was only momentary, and it quickly returned to normal. when chen fei opened his eyes, he found himself standing in a mountainous depression. a deep, oppressive atmosphere enveloped the surroundings. chen fei furrowed his brow and instinctively looked up, where a towering mountain loomed before him. he was standing at the foot of this mountain. compared to this towering mountain, chen fei felt incredibly small. not only was he physically dwarfed by its grandeur, but the aura emanating from the mountain sent shivers down his spine. even though chen fei had reached the aperture tempering realm, he couldn¡¯t help but feel extremely uncomfortable. ¡°half-bottle mountain?¡± chen fei gazed at this strangely familiar mountain peak. it bore some resemblance to the half-bottle mountain he had encountered during his first entry into the mystic realm, but there were many differences. not to mention other aspects, the half-bottle mountain he saw initially, although mysterious and astonishing, didn¡¯t have the same level of eerie and terrifying aura that it exuded now. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he transformed into a shadow, leaving the base of this mountain peak. after a quarter of an hour, he halted and turned back to look. at that moment, chen fei confirmed that this mountain was indeed the same half-bottle mountain he had encountered before. ¡°the advancement of the mystic realm has changed half-bottle mountain so much. what secrets does this mystic realm hold?¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes revealed astonishment. he had initially thought that the advancement of the mystic realm wouldn¡¯t pose much of a threat to him given his current strength, but it seemed he had been overly optimistic. just the oppressive aura emanating from half-bottle mountain made chen fei reluctant to ascend it casually. the secrets of the mystic realm were likely hidden on half-bottle mountain, but chen fei hadn¡¯t decided whether he should venture up yet. after all, the danger was palpable. let¡¯s find baka first!¡± chen fei contemplated for a moment and headed in a particular direction.. Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: Seeking In Vain chapter 294: seeking in vain translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°not only has half-bottle mountain changed, but many terrains have undergone alterations. this mystic realm has grown larger!¡± as a phantom, chen fei observed his surroundings with a hint of surprise in his eyes. suddenly, chen fei¡¯s figure paused, and he descended into a basin. sensing his surroundings and confirming no danger, chen fei gently touched forward with his right hand, plucking a spiritual herb that flew into his grasp. indeed, chen fei had discovered a spiritual herb, though it was somewhat small, with medicinal properties at roughly half their full potential. it would probably take a few more years to fully mature. several years from now, whether primordial sword sect would still have the qualification to enter this mystic realm was a question mark. naturally, chen fei couldn¡¯t wait for this herb to grow completely. ¡°i can use it to refine snow spirit pills.¡± chen fei placed the spiritual herb into his pouch and scanned his surroundings once more, finding no further overlooked treasures. he continued towards the cave where baka had been originally. however, after a short while, chen fei halted his steps again, not for any specific reason but simply because he had discovered yet another spiritual herb. compared to the previous one, this herb was undoubtedly much larger. ¡°good stuff seems to be quite common in this newly born aperture tempering realm,¡± chen fei remarked in astonishment to himself, silently placing the herb into his pouch. among the herbs needed for snow spirit pills, this type of spiritual herb was relatively common. it was precisely because of its commonness that these herbs were used in the pill¡¯s refinement process. being more readily available ensured a sustainable supply, similar to the body refining realm¡¯s vitality pills, eternal floating pills and others. if the herb was challenging to cultivate and over-harvested, it would eventually become extinct and unsuitable for use in pill-making. unless it¡¯s a spiritual pill with a special purpose, rare spiritual materials are required. for example, the materials for the primordial sword sect¡¯s origin awakening pill require the pulp of that spiritual tree. aware of the mystic realm¡¯s current uniqueness, chen fei scanned for potential spiritual materials as he traveled. in less than fifteen minutes, he found another spiritual herb hidden in a mountain crevice. satisfied, chen fei placed it in his pouch. suddenly, his ears twitched, and he activated the wind gathering technique to enhance his hearing, picking up the sound of a battle in the distance. one mile away¡­ ¡°boom!¡± mo yuanfei involuntarily slid backward, taking more than a dozen steps before channeling the additional force onto his feet. even so, blood still trickled from the corners of his mouth. mo yuanfei watched a berserk ape-like monster in the distance. this first-tier peak beast was on the brink of evolution, making it too strong. with his cultivation and the assistance of zeng zaiwen, a first-tier beast shouldn¡¯t have been such a challenge. this fight had only been going on for a short time, yet mo yuanfei had already been lightly injured by a punch, and his arms continued to tremble. while there were a few wounds on the monster¡¯s body, they were inconsequential and seemed to only increase its ferocity. don¡¯t stand there in a daze, come help!¡± zeng zaiwen¡¯s figure darted around, constantly circling the monster, pushing his proficiency in the soaring heaven technique to the limit, driving the monster into a frenzy with its relentless roars. from the outside, it appeared that zeng zaiwen had the upper hand in the battle. after all, the ape-like monster hadn¡¯t managed to land a single hit on zeng zaiwen, while zeng zaiwen had occasionally left a few bloody marks on the monster¡¯s body. but only zeng zaiwen himself understood just how perilous their situation was. their combined attacks, despite their frequency, struggled to penetrate the beast¡¯s formidable defense. instead, the monster¡¯s every punch and kick sent shivers down their spines. a single mistake could result in severe injury, and the consequence of severe injury was almost certain death at the hands of the monster. the monster could make mistakes repeatedly, even dozens of times, but zeng zaiwen couldn¡¯t afford a single error. mo yuanfei roared angrily, and his semi-spiritual weapon emitted a faint light, unleashing a tremendous force in all directions. the monster, which had been relentlessly attacking, seemed to sense a threat and reduced the intensity of its movements. mo yuanfei¡¯s figure flickered, reaching the monster¡¯s front, and he swung his sword at its neck. the clever monster leaped, narrowly avoiding mo yuanfei¡¯s attack, creating some distance between them. zeng zaiwen didn¡¯t pursue but stood side by side with mo yuanfei, watching the monster. then, they slowly began to retreat. it was clear that the two of them couldn¡¯t defeat this monster. given the circumstances, it was better to withdraw early. if they continued to engage, there might be no escape. the monster let out a roar, pounded its chest vigorously, and charged straight toward them. despite zeng zaiwen and mo yuanfei¡¯s attempts to retreat, the monster gave them no opportunity to do so. zeng zaiwen and mo yuanfei¡¯s faces changed. they had just entered the mystic realm, and they hadn¡¯t acquired any treasures yet. it seemed they might meet their end here. as true disciples of the primordial sword sect, they could have peacefully cultivated on the true transmission peak. however, the opportunity presented by this mystic realm was too tempting. by seizing this chance, they might significantly increase their odds of breaking through the aperture tempering realm. opening an acupoint was not an easy feat; it was as challenging as climbing to the heavens. even for the sect¡¯s true disciples, the chances of breaking through the aperture tempering realm were only slightly higher than those of ordinary inner disciples. several months ago, miao daoxin, who held the position of true transmission first, had attempted to break through to the aperture tempering realm but ended up in failure. miao daoxin had occupied the first position among the true disciples for many years, even briefly unseated by chen fei a few years ago. he had accumulated profound strength at the pinnacle of the body tempering realm over many years. however, despite all of this, miao daoxin had still failed to break through. the high-ranking members of the primordial sword sect were somewhat disappointed. they had expected a new aperture tempering realm cultivator to emerge within the sect shortly after chen fei¡¯s breakthrough. to their surprise, even the most promising candidate, miao daoxin, had fallen short. this event left everyone bewildered and heightened the anxiety of many about their own breakthroughs. if even the first-ranked true disciple could fail, what hope was there for those ranked lower? as a result, many true disciples, including zeng zaiwen and mo yuanfei, had joined the expedition into the mystic realm. unfortunately, they had barely begun to explore the mystic realm when they encountered this formidable ape-like monster, which proved to be too powerful even for two true disciples to handle. with a resounding thud, mo yuanfei was sent flying again, but this time he wasn¡¯t as lucky as before. the blow had struck him squarely in the chest. if it weren¡¯t for a slight change in angle at a critical moment, mo yuanfei might have been punched through his body. despite the continuous tempering of their physical bodies by body refining realm cultivators, when compared to the terrifying strength of a first-tier peak monster, they still appeared somewhat inadequate. it was a case of brushing against danger¡ªif you barely escaped, you would still be gravely wounded. at this moment, mo yuanfei was a testament to this. a mist of blood still lingered in the air from his mouth, and a second mouthful of blood gushed out uncontrollably, containing fragments of his internal organs. just from that one punch, mo yuanfei had lost nearly eighty percent of his combat capability. even standing upright seemed challenging at this point. a thunderous crash echoed as the ape-like monster¡¯s fist struck the air. the immense sound disrupted zeng zaiwen¡¯s use of the skyfaring technique for a moment. zeng zaiwen¡¯s face turned pale, and almost instinctively, he threw himself backward with all his strength. just after making this move, a massive fist passed above his cheek. in an instant, several bloody gashes marred zeng zaiwen¡¯s cheek, and the stench of blood filled the air, barely missing a direct blow to his head. ¡°run! zeng zaiwen shouted at mo yuanfei, his feet flashing as he took advantage of the monster¡¯s momentary pause in strength. he darted behind the creature and unleashed his sword technique with incredible intensity, filling the area with a fierce aura. but the monster seemed to have eyes in the back of its head, and it kicked backward, slamming its foot into the blade on zeng zaiwen¡¯s back. the semi-spirit weapon in zeng zaiwen¡¯s hand emitted a distorted and grating sound. his right arm couldn¡¯t withstand the force, and the entire arm was torn apart, while the semi-spirit sword ended up piercing his thigh due to the angle. the ape-like monster let out a pained roar, and its foot was scratched in a few places, but these were minor flesh wounds. mo yuanfei, upon hearing zeng zaiwen¡¯s words, wore a bitter smile on his face. even if he could run, he wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against the monster¡¯s pursuit. even with the injuries to the monster¡¯s feet, it remained a formidable threat. zeng zaiwen glanced at mo yuanfei and then at the monster. their chance was gone; they were truly going to die here. the monster, upon seeing zeng zaiwen injured and smelling the scent of blood in the air, let out an excited roar and lunged toward zeng zaiwen. it knew that this human was the most significant threat. zeng zaiwen¡¯s internal energy surged to its peak as he held the sword blade in his left hand. even in death, he was determined to land a blow on the monster. ¡°swish!¡± suddenly, a sound resembling a swiftly breaking blade cut through the air. the monster¡¯s entire body trembled as it attempted to jump aside, but before it could leap, a black sword pearl had already appeared in front of it. ¡°roar!¡± the monster felt a terrifying aura on the sword pearl, one it had only encountered on a few stronger beasts before. the monster¡¯s arms instinctively blocked its path, and its entire body tensed up, with its robust vitality rapidly converging to focus on defense. in the next instant, the sword pearl collided with the monster¡¯s arms. zeng zaiwen stood not far away, his eyes slightly widened, as he watched the sword pearl slowly crush the monster¡¯s arms, from its fur and flesh to its eventual bones. in zeng zaiwen¡¯s eyes, even multiple swords couldn¡¯t have harmed the monster¡¯s skin and flesh much, but in front of this sword pearl, it was as fragile as paper. ¡°thud!¡± a dull sound snapped zeng zaiwen back to his senses. looking at the monster again, a large hole had appeared in the middle of its massive head, piercing through from front to back. as for the monster¡¯s arms, they had long been crushed and disappeared. with such injuries, no matter how strong a monster¡¯s vitality was, it couldn¡¯t continue to survive. the giant body of the monster slammed onto the ground with a muffled sound, twitched slightly for a moment, and then lay still, clearly completely dead. zeng zaiwen remained motionless, still somewhat stunned. several meters away, mo yuanfei was in a similar state.. Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: Bloodline chapter 295: bloodline translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the fleeting sword pearl resembled the their own sect¡¯s zhongyuan sword, but zeng zaiwen couldn¡¯t be certain. he didn¡¯t know whether the person who had saved him and mo yuanfei was a friend or foe. so now, the wisest choice was to stand still, trying not to provoke this powerful individual. ¡°hum!¡± a blur flashed next to the fallen monster, eventually coalescing into a figure. it was none other than chen fei, who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion from a distance. in the eyes of zeng zaiwen and mo yuanfei, the unbeatable monster couldn¡¯t even withstand a single one of chen fei¡¯s sword pearls. this demonstrated a tremendous gap in strength. chen¡­ master chen!¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s appearance, the unease in zeng zaiwen¡¯s heart finally dissipated. he let out a heavy sigh of relief, and mo yuanfei beside him did the same. ¡°are you okay?¡± chen fei glanced at zeng zaiwen and mo yuanfei. their conditions were far from good, one severely injured and incapacitated, the other with only a fraction of his strength left. if chen fei had arrived even slightly later, the two of them would probably have been beaten to a pulp by this monster. ¡°thank you, master chen, for intervening to save us. we¡¯re alright!¡± zeng zaiwen quickly expressed his gratitude, then took out a healing pill and popped it into his mouth. he glanced at chen fei for approval and, seeing no objection, limped over to sit down on a nearby rock. mo yuanfei, after thanking chen fei, began healing his own injuries while sneakily observing chen fei¡¯s figure. in the eyes of disciples, chen fei was a legendary figure. mo yuanfei still remembered the scene when chen fei challenged zeng zaiwen in zeng zaiwen¡¯s courtyard on the true transmission peak. it had been three years since then, but mo yuanfei still vividly recalled that moment. not for any particular reason, but because during that encounter, he had mocked chen fei a few times, laughing at him for overestimating his abilities. now, in hindsight, mo yuanfei knew he had been shortsighted. because from that point onwards, chen fei had embarked on his path to greatness. he went from being a true transmission disciple to competing at the peak of the immortal cloud sword sect, ultimately becoming a formidable cultivator in the aperture tempering realm. recently, he even defeated his former rival, shen tucang. step by step, chen fei had made an unwavering ascent. seeing chen fei again now, and being rescued by him, mo yuanfei¡¯s emotions were complex. he couldn¡¯t explain it clearly, but he felt a mixture of shame and profound admiration for chen fei. mo yuanfei felt this way, and so did zeng zaiwen. mo yuanfei had merely been an observer initially, but zeng zaiwen had directly faced chen fei in combat. the defeat in that battle had initially been hard for zeng zaiwen to accept, leaving him despondent for a while. however, as chen fei continued to rise, zeng zaiwen eventually came to terms with his loss, accepting the outcome. with so many true transmission disciples in the immortal cloud sword sect unable to defeat chen fei, zeng zaiwen reasoned that losing to him was perfectly normal. chen fei gazed at the corpse of the ape-like monster on the ground and extended his right hand forward. the monster core flew out from the creature¡¯s body. crystal clear and brimming with immense energy, this was the essence of the ape-like monster. however, for chen fei at his current level, its utility was limited. if he were still in the body refining realm, he could have used this monster core to temper his body and accelerate his cultivation progress. but now, this monster core seemed rather unnecessary. it couldn¡¯t enhance his cultivation of elemental power, provided no assistance to his core soul energy, and as for body refinement, chen fei¡¯s physique had already reached a point where a mere first-tier monster core wouldn¡¯t make a noticeable difference. its sole purpose might be to sell it. chen fei waved his right hand, sweeping the monster¡¯s corpse in front of both zeng zaiwen and mo yuanfei. the body of a monster was highly valuable to cultivators in the body refining realm. since chen fei had already taken the monster core, this optional ape-like monster¡¯s flesh held little significance for him. zeng zaiwen and mo yuanfei looked at chen fei in surprise. while they had been the ones injured, it was clear that their weakness had nothing to do with the rights to acquire items¡ªthey were just not strong enough. ¡°there don¡¯t seem to be any other immediate dangers nearby. be cautious on your own,¡± chen fei said before his figure transformed into a blur and disappeared. ¡°farewell, master chen!¡± zeng zaiwen quickly stood up and spoke, but when he looked up again, chen fei was nowhere to be seen. ¡°let¡¯s deal with the ape-like monster¡¯s corpse first; otherwise, the scent might attract other monsters,¡± zeng zaiwen said as he approached the corpse with his blade in hand. mo yuanfei, unable to rest, came over as well, wearing an involuntary smile on his face. for cultivators in the aperture tempering realm, this first-tier monster was more of a hindrance than a benefit. however, for zeng zaiwen and mo yuanfei, it represented a valuable opportunity. not only could it help alleviate their injuries, but it could also provide a slight boost to their cultivation. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he ran toward the location of the baka cave. along the way, he occasionally stopped to gather spirit herbs. as for the numerous common herbs, unless their age was exceptionally high, chen fei wouldn¡¯t even pause to collect them. compared to the past, chen fei¡¯s mindset and perspective had certainly changed. after circling around for a while, chen fei gradually aligned with the terrain of the previous mystic realm, and the baka cave grew closer. meanwhile, his harvest of spirit herbs increased, with no less than ten in just a short hour. although they were all relatively common spirit herbs without the ability to enhance mental power, chen fei was still delighted. after all, it was money, and substantial money at that. finding a windfall like this made anyone happy. after nearly an incense stick¡¯s worth of time, chen fei finally arrived at the entrance of the baka cave. compared to the past, there had been significant changes in this area, but fortunately, the entrance to the cave remained intact. chen fei took a few steps forward, but when he was about ten meters away, he couldn¡¯t help but pause. inside the cave, there were living creatures, and more than one. baka was known to live alone, and the creatures¡¯ auras within the cave were completely different from baka¡¯s. moreover, chen fei had a vague feeling that the creatures¡¯ auras inside the cave seemed strangely familiar to him. chen fei gently tapped the ground with his qianyuan sword. the entire ground suddenly trembled, and a force traveled through the ground, reaching directly into the cave, producing a muffled sound. instantly, a pair of crimson eyes appeared at the cave entrance, glaring at chen fei with a fierce and cold-blooded gaze. seeing those pair of eyes, chen fei was momentarily taken aback and finally remembered why he found this aura somewhat familiar¡ªit was the same as those rabbit demons he had encountered before. chen fei had a deep impression of these rabbit demons because of their unique bloodline. in the aperture tempering realm, they might not be invincible, but if you didn¡¯t understand the nature of their bloodline, you could easily be severely restrained by them. almost damage-free recovery and increasing resistance to the harm they inflicted, these abilities made them incredibly challenging opponents for ordinary aperture tempering realm cultivators. the longer the battle, the more it favored the rabbit demons. how could rabbit demons be in baka¡¯s cave, and where had baka gone? a thought crossed chen fei¡¯s mind, but unfortunately, there was no one to provide him with an answer. chen fei looked at the rabbit demon in front of the cave. he pointed his sword towards the ground, sending an even stronger force into the cave. the rabbit demon at the cave entrance had a weak aura, and judging by its eyes, it didn¡¯t seem particularly intelligent, so communication was likely impossible. however, inside the cave, chen fei sensed a much stronger aura, nearly reaching the level of the second-tier. it was on par with the ape demon he had encountered earlier¡ªa creature that had reached the level of second-tier demons but was lacking something to cultivator fully evolve. for a cultivator to break through to the aperture tempering realm was an extremely difficult feat. similarly, for a first-tier monster to advance to the second-tier was a significant challenge. of course, because of the benefits of this mystic realm itself, the creatures here had a much easier time making breakthroughs, making it simpler for them. the rabbit demon in front of the cave felt chen fei¡¯s attack, but before it could leap at chen fei, it was suddenly suppressed by a tremendous force field. it struggled weakly on the ground, unable to move. the cave quivered continuously due to chen fei¡¯s force. considering this was once baka¡¯s residence, chen fei was cautious not to exert too much force, as it might collapse the cave entirely with a single powerful strike. one by one, the rabbit demons began to bounce out of the cave, only to be immediately immobilized by the powerful elemental force field. in just a short while, more than a dozen rabbit demons emerged from the cave. chen fei stopped shaking the cave when the one with the strength of a first-tier apex rabbit demon appeared. ¡°hiss! this first-tier apex rabbit demon emitted a hissing sound, much like the hiss of a snake. it was clearly wary of chen fei but unwilling to be disposed of so easily. the other less intelligent rabbit demons were struggling fiercely, even if it meant tearing their flesh and blood apart. chen fei attempted to use his core soul energy to transmit an image of baka into the mind of the first-tier apex rabbit demon. the rabbit demon¡¯s body trembled but didn¡¯t provide any direct response. chen fei furrowed his brow slightly and used his elemental force to sweep these rabbit demons aside, then jumped into the cave. he had been curious about this cave but hadn¡¯t dared to enter directly before. now, as he entered it for the first time, he discovered that it was a natural limestone cave with an opening at the top. beneath the cave, chen fei saw a large area of abandoned medicinal fields. ¡°did baka grow all these herbs himself?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly as he approached the medicinal fields. it was clear that the fields had been abandoned for quite some time, indicating that baka hadn¡¯t been back in a long while. these rabbit demons likely discovered this place and migrated here. ¡°where would bacca go if he¡¯s not living in his own cave?¡± chen fei stood up, his brow furrowing slightly, and he questioned the rabbit demons outside, but he couldn¡¯t elicit any useful information. ¡°hmm? what¡¯s this?¡± as chen fei was about to leave, he suddenly noticed a small section of dark green mountain wall out of the corner of his eye. compared to the other mountain walls, this one had an unusual color, and there were some cracks on it. chen fei swiftly approached this section of the mountain wall, and a faint, somewhat pungent odor reached his nostrils. it was slightly discomforting, and an ordinary person exposed to it for an extended period might experience severe discomfort. ¡°a zhongyuan force field? who from the primordial sword sect is down below?¡± a voice suddenly came from outside. chen fei gazed at the mountain wall, used his elemental force to extract a small piece, and tucked it into his sleeve. then, his figure flashed, and he appeared outside the cave.. Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: Covering the Sky chapter 296: covering the sky translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation outside the cave, two figures stood side by side, observing the struggling rabbit demons on the ground. jin weiming sensed the force of this field pressuring down and nodded slightly. the person below seemed to have a remarkable comprehension of the zhongyuan sword. if they could travel together later, their combined strength would undoubtedly increase significantly. chi yuqing stood by jin weiming¡¯s side, delicate and soft, like a bird perched on a branch. for those who didn¡¯t know her, it would be hard to imagine that she was one of the few aperture tempering realm cultivators within the sunken water pavilion. when jin weiming heard the sound from the cave, he turned to look and saw that someone was already standing outside the cave, and it was none other than chen fei. so, it¡¯s master chen. i¡¯ve heard about you for a long time,¡± jin weiming said, his eyes showing some surprise. he hadn¡¯t expected that chen fei would be the one underground. when he had considered a few possibilities earlier, he had subconsciously overlooked chen fei. it wasn¡¯t that jin weiming looked down on chen fei, but rather that chen fei had only broken through to the aperture tempering realm a short two years ago. jin weiming had heard about the match between chen fei and shen tucang within the sect, in which chen fei had been outperformed. at the time, jin weiming wasn¡¯t a member of the long rainbow sect and hadn¡¯t witnessed it firsthand. in his mind, chen fei was still a newcomer to the aperture tempering realm. after all, shen tucang, in jin weiming¡¯s eyes, was just a junior. chi yuqing looked at chen fei, her eyes brightening. in recent years, chen fei¡¯s name had been mentioned frequently in immortal cloud city. while he might not be universally renowned, he was frequently discussed. now, as she saw him in person, his appearance was handsome and charismatic, making it hard not to feel a favorable impression. ¡°greetings to both of you,¡± chen fei said with a slight bow to jin weiming and chi yuqing. jin weiming was a disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect and was a cultivator of the same generation as chen fei¡¯s master, feng xiupu. however, jin weiming had broken through to the aperture tempering realm earlier than feng xiupu, thanks to his strong foundation within the immortal cloud sword sect. in terms of cultivation, jin weiming was considerably higher than feng xiupu. as for chi yuqing standing beside him, at a glance, she appeared gentle and approachable. however, her actual age was slightly older than jin weiming¡¯s. nevertheless, when it came to the lifespan of aperture tempering realm cultivators, the age difference wasn¡¯t very significant, especially when taking into account the effects of some rejuvenating elixirs. if someone were to claim that chi yuqing was only twenty years old, no one would doubt it. ¡°this mystic realm can be somewhat dangerous. chen fei, would you be willing to accompany us?¡± jin weiming asked. while he sensed that chen fei¡¯s cultivation had weakened somewhat, the difference in realms was still apparent. moreover, based on chen fei¡¯s display of the zhongyuan sword just now, his comprehension of it was impressive. if chen fei joined them, he would, at the very least, not be a burden and might even be an asset. ¡°i¡¯m sorry, but i¡¯m used to traveling alone,¡± chen fei politely declined. chen fei had come to this mystic realm primarily for the spiritual materials that could enhance his core soul energy. these materials were coveted by any aperture tempering realm cultivators. when the time came to divide such resources, it would undoubtedly be a challenge. although jin weiming was currently displaying courtesy, when they actually encountered these valuable materials, he might not be as accommodating. jin weiming couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brow slightly. he had extended an invitation in good faith and hadn¡¯t looked down on chen fei due to his lower cultivation. however, chen fei had refused first, leaving jin weiming somewhat dissatisfied. ¡°this mystic realm holds many dangers. chen fei, are you absolutely sure about traveling alone?¡± chi yuqing sensed jin weiming¡¯s emotions and looked at chen fei, gently advising him. ¡°thank you both for your kind offer!¡± chen fei replied, recognizing jin weiming¡¯s expression. a simple refusal had garnered this reaction. it made him wonder what could happen if they actually traveled together. in that case, we won¡¯t force the issue,¡± jin weiming said with an expressionless nod, gesturing to chi yuqing. they turned and departed. chi yuqing cast a brief glance at chen fei and shook her head slightly before following jin weiming. in the blink of an eye, the two of them disappeared from chen fei¡¯s view. chen fei extended his hand and examined the greenish stone. he suspected that it might have something to do with baka¡¯s disappearance. however, solely relying on a single stone like this to find baka seemed like an insurmountable task. chen fei put the stone away and surveyed the surroundings. during his previous visit to the mystic realm, baka had gone off to battle a peculiar strange locust tree, whose fruits could calm and cool the mind. though not directly beneficial to core soul energy, anything related to core soul energy was highly prized. with a sufficient quantity, these fruits might even stimulate the growth of core soul energy. ¡°1 remember it was in this direction,¡± chen fei recalled the path baka had taken before. with a swift movement, he disappeared from his current location. on the ground, the once-immobilized rabbit demons, who had felt the pressure lifting, all stood upright, their crimson eyes scanning the surroundings. their simple wit prevented them from discerning what had truly occurred. only the slightly stronger rabbit demon among them knew what their group had just experienced. life and death hung in the balance, at the whim of others. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he sensed the surrounding aura, searching for the strange locust tree. he hadn¡¯t killed the rabbit demons because they held little value to him. instead, he allowed them to continue guarding the cave to prevent other creatures from damaging it. after running for less than a quarter of an hour, chen fei¡¯s figure made a slight turn, halting in front of a massive pit. the pit was enormous, and its soil had been continuously stirred by a tremendous force. an eerie chill lingered in the air around the pit. ¡°did that strange locust tree relocate?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. he extended his right hand forward, and faint strands of energy gathered in his hand. in mere moments, a segment of gray and white energy materialized at his fingertips. he engaged the thousand threads technique to its utmost, infusing the mist-like core soul energy into the gathered energy, nurturing and strengthening it. this technique was one he had accidentally mastered in moyang manor. it allowed him to amplify an energy source for better tracking. it couldn¡¯t achieve long-range tracking; even slightly distant targets were beyond its reach. it had significant limitations, but it was still somewhat useful. as for why he hadn¡¯t used this technique inside baka¡¯s cave, the rabbit demons had already muddled baka¡¯s aura, making it impossible for chen fei to extract. as for the greenish markings on the cave walls, they contained almost no aura, just a faintly pungent odor. only the pit before him, where the strange locust tree had originally taken root, remained undisturbed. thus, even after some time had passed, chen fei could still extract something from it. as chen fei infused his core soul energy into the pit, the gray-white aura at his fingertips began to grow, emitting subtle fluctuations that pointed to the tree¡¯s location. a smile crept across chen fei¡¯s face as he observed the frequency of these fluctuations. the strange locust tree hadn¡¯t moved far at all. this was normal for such sentient plant creatures, as their inherent weakness lay in their mobility. these sentient plant creatures were the rare few that could even consider moving a little, unlike most other spiritual herbs that lacked any form of mobility. following the sensations from his fingertip aura, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he ran toward the right side. as the distance closed in, the vibrations of the fingertip aura became increasingly frequent. given this range, chen fei could have found the strange locust tree even without extracting the aura. his sense of purpose was so strong that he would have located it with a little more time. he had essentially saved some time by extracting the aura. in less than a moment, chen fei arrived at the foot of a hill. compared to the lush greenery in other areas, this hill was completely bare, with soil that appeared dark and ominous. an eerie chill hung in the air, warning any intruders to stay away, instinctively urging them to keep their distance. chen fei deliberately released the constraints on his fingertip aura. guided by his innate sense, the aura floated forward and then directly entered the hill. with a slight smile on his face, chen fei extended his hand forward, and a black light sphere formed in his palm. the next moment, a black beam of light burst forth from his palm and struck the hill before him. ¡°boom!¡± the terrain within a hundred meters trembled as the soil on the hillside rolled and shattered. dark-colored dust billowed into the sky, shrouding the surroundings. after a moment, the dust settled, revealing a massive crater on the hillside. behind the crater, faint glimpses of a cave could be seen inside. an eerie chill emanated from the cave as it appeared, a cold breath that could instantly freeze an ordinary person to death. weaker martial artists would likely struggle to withstand such a frigid aura. ¡°there¡¯s treasure!¡± chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. there was undoubtedly treasure within the cave, which had compelled the strange locust tree to move its massive body to this location and claim the treasure as its own. judging by the aura that had just emanated, the strange locust tree had undoubtedly gained tremendous benefits and had already advanced to a second-order monster. chen fei stood still, sensing the aura inside the cave. in the next moment, he disappeared from his original position and appeared inside the cave. inside the cave, visibility was almost zero, with only the cold aura enveloping everything. chen fei looked at the traces on the cave floor, including the grooves in the ground left behind by the strange locust tree¡¯s movement. following these tracks, chen fei made his way downward, and in just a moment, he arrived in an even larger cave. in the center of the cave stood a gigantic locust tree, its dense leaves and branches almost completely covering the cave¡¯s ceiling. however, this lushness didn¡¯t exude a sense of vitality but rather a profound stillness that pervaded the surroundings. a single glance at it would cast a shadow in one¡¯s heart. as if it had long anticipated someone¡¯s arrival, the locust tree trembled slightly. the already dense cold aura inside the cave suddenly intensified, and the temperature plummeted. chen fei¡¯s exhaled breath formed visible moisture in the air. ¡°sss!¡± the sound of something slicing through the air suddenly rang out as a branch appeared in front of chen fei. it was just inches away from piercing his forehead. however, despite the short distance of less than a fist¡¯s width, this branch couldn¡¯t cross it. a black barrier had emerged in front of chen fei, blocking this sudden attack. ¡°ssss¡­¡± sensing chen fei¡¯s resilience, the countless branches that darkened the sky within the cave suddenly extended. their piercing noises filled the cave as they converged on chen fei from all directions.. Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Self chapter 297: self-proclaimed superiority translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation elemental energy surged, and the frigid aura seemed as if it could freeze all life within the entire cave. everything, from dust to small stones kicked up in the air, slowed down. only those branches that blotted out the sky, with their terrifying speed and momentum, surged toward chen fei with a bone-chilling force. it felt like there was no escape from this onslaught, and death seemed inevitable. ¡°boom!¡± the entire cave trembled violently. cracks appeared on the cave walls, but they were immediately frozen by the chilling power. a cloud of dust filled the air, obscuring the surroundings. as the dust gradually settled, it revealed that the branches of the locust tree had surrounded a black spherical object. these branches displayed a terrifying strength, layer upon layer, continuously trying to crush the sphere. ¡°crack, crack, crack!¡± the branches of the locust tree emitted sounds akin to steel rods striking, indicating the incredible force it possessed. however, despite its efforts, the black sphere remained completely unscathed, resisting the locust tree¡¯s crushing attempts. chen fei stood at the center of the black sphere, which was empowered by the techniques from the primordial sword scripture. after merging the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword, the defensive and offensive capabilities of this black barrier had been significantly enhanced. even though chen fei remained motionless, the locust tree couldn¡¯t break through his defense. with the elemental sword scripture in chen fei¡¯s hands, it displayed a trace of the dominance that the primordial sword sect had once held. after testing the strength of the primordial sword sect and this second-tier monster, chen fei was about to swing the qianyuan sword and directly slay the locust tree. however, he paused for a moment. ¡°since you¡¯ve come, why hide your head and show your tail?¡± chen fei¡¯s voice echoed through the cave as he broke through the locust tree¡¯s branch blockade, appearing on a massive boulder. his voice reverberated within the cave, but there was no response, as if everything had been a figment of chen fei¡¯s imagination. meanwhile, the locust tree sensed chen fei¡¯s escape. the entire tree trembled as if it were absorbing something. the frigid aura in the cave continued to decrease, and even the branches were enveloped in a layer of silver-gray, sending a shiver down anyone¡¯s spine. ¡°are you so cautious when dealing with someone of my unknown status?¡± chen fei glanced toward the upper right corner of the cave. a black sword aura flashed, but a shadow agilely evaded chen fei¡¯s attack, landing on another rock. ¡°chen fei of the primordial sword sect, who doesn¡¯t know? naturally, 1 have to be cautious!¡± chang shiwan wore a smile on his face, but his eyes showed no trace of amusement, only a profound chill. ¡°the divine flame sect?¡± chen fei looked at chang shiwan¡¯s appearance, his eyebrows twitching slightly. in the previous valley, no one had the same appearance and aura. a person¡¯s appearance could be altered in a thousand ways, and chen fei could easily control his muscles to do so. however, altering one¡¯s aura was challenging and closely related to their own cultivation techniques and core soul energy. now, chen fei couldn¡¯t change his aura, at most, he could try to conceal it. thus, when he went out, chen fei didn¡¯t bother with disguises because it was pointless. aperture tempering realm cultivators could recognize people by their faces, but they relied more on auras. with a single thought, they could capture it with their core soul energy, and there were rarely any mistakes. ¡°you shouldn¡¯t have made me appear!¡± chang shiwan didn¡¯t directly answer chen fei¡¯s question. his smile on his face grew even brighter. he was about to pounce on chen fei when suddenly his expression changed slightly. his whole body shot toward the entrance of the cave, disappearing in the blink of an eye. chen fei remained still. he knew why chang shiwan had fled because at this moment, outside, two auras were approaching this location without any concealment. in just a moment, the two auras entered the cave, seeing chen fei and the dense locust tree. ¡°it¡¯s you!¡± jin weiming saw chen fei and couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brow. jin weiming and chi yuqing happened to be nearby and sensed the commotion here, so they came to investigate. chi yuqing glanced at the locust tree relentlessly attacking chen fei. she disliked the extreme frigid aura it emitted, which was unpleasant even for aperture tempering realm cultivators to face. moreover, chi yuqing couldn¡¯t quite discern the tree¡¯s origins; it seemed more like it had undergone some mutation. ¡°master chen, do you need help?¡± chi yuqing asked gently, her soft voice seemed to have a soothing effect, even making the surrounding chilly aura feel slightly warmer. ¡°thank you for your kind offer, but i can handle it,¡± chen fei replied calmly, his figure swiftly avoiding the locust tree¡¯s branch attacks. chi yuqing turned to look at jin weiming, silently asking if they should intervene. for the vast majority of first-tier monsters, they held no value for aperture tempering realm cultivators. it was only second-tier monsters that had utility for cultivators at their level. jin weiming observed the chilling aura emanating from the locust tree. although it was a second-tier monster, there wasn¡¯t much they could gain by slaying it. only cultivators of specific cultivation techniques would have a particular liking for such frigid entities. if they were to engage in a fight, jin weiming believed that either he or both of them could easily overpower chen fei. however, after defeating chen fei for the sake of seizing something utterly useless to them, it would be rather unwarranted. in this hidden realm, second-tier monsters were not a rare sight. exerting the least effort to gain the greatest benefits was the most sensible course of action. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± jin weiming glanced at chen fei and swiftly left the cave. chi yuqing smiled at chen fei before following jin weiming out of the cave. ¡°do you feel a core soul mark inside the cave?¡± after distancing themselves several miles from the cave, jin weiming suddenly turned to chi yuqing and asked. ¡°a core soul mark? was there someone else in the cave just now?¡± chi yuqing was taken aback. she hadn¡¯t sensed any core soul mark; the cold aura inside the cave had disrupted most of her perception. ¡°they¡¯ve left, but not too far. they¡¯ve been keeping an eye on the situation inside the cave,¡± jin weiming said with a hint of a cold smile. chi yuqing realized the situation. initially, she thought jin weiming didn¡¯t want to engage with chen fei, and that the locust tree didn¡¯t seem valuable, so they allowed chen fei to have it. however, she now understood that jin weiming had noticed someone monitoring chen fei and intentionally left a core soul mark, indicating that they might plan to harm chen fei. ¡°what a shame. if he had agreed to stay with us, none of this would have happened,¡± chi yuqing sighed softly. if chen fei had agreed to stay and help them slay the strange locust tree while someone else left a core soul mark, they would have been much safer. ¡°the strength is lacking, yet he¡¯s so arrogant. this calamity will teach him a valuable lesson!¡± jin weiming scoffed. jin weiming¡¯s dissatisfaction with chen fei was evident on his face. despite chen fei¡¯s extraordinary talent and combat prowess, given his recent breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm, his experience and time in cultivation were relatively short. ¡°so, are we going back later?¡± chi yuqing asked softly. ¡°that tree isn¡¯t of any use to us. we¡¯ll look for something else,¡± jin weiming replied. jin weiming didn¡¯t care about who would ultimately kill chen fei; he was more focused on what he could gain from this hidden realm. with the ongoing conflict between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect, he wanted to rapidly improve his own strength to prepare for potential crises. ¡°alright!¡± chi yuqing nodded. ¡°based on the information provided by our disciples, there should be a dream siren flower over there. we can collect it.¡± jin weiming nodded and transformed into a shadow, moving forward. chi yuqing glanced back at the previous location of the cave, shaking her head with a hint of regret. inside the cave, chen fei strolled casually, effortlessly avoiding the attacks from the strange locust tree. the branch might have appeared to block out the sky, but there were still gaps in it. these gaps were difficult for others to spot, but chen fei could easily control them. his cultivation in the soaring heaven technique had reached a perfect state, and his proficiency was racing toward the great completion level, making his body movement skills astonishingly high. the strange locust tree, a newly promoted second-tier monster, was no match for chen fei. suddenly, chen fei¡¯s figure twitched slightly, as if a thin rope were dragging him backward, instantly propelling him back dozens of meters. in his original position, a burst of exploding blade light had obliterated the area. the branches of the strange locust tree, as sharp as knives, were shattered into pieces under this blade light, like mere illusions. ¡°your body movement skills are impressive; your talent is truly remarkable!¡± chang shiwan reappeared in the cave at an elevated vantage point, looking down at chen fei and saying, ¡°but for the sake of obtaining this tree, you didn¡¯t reveal my presence?¡± ¡°how do you know i didn¡¯t reveal it?¡± chen fei looked at chang shiwan, a mysterious smile on his face. chang shiwan, seeing chen fei¡¯s smile, felt a shock in his heart, instinctively thinking he might have fallen into an ambush. but then, he quickly realized that there was no one else around. this hidden realm only allowed entry for those in the early aperture tempering realm. chang shiwan admitted that there might be someone stronger than him, possibly much stronger. however, it was absolutely impossible for someone to conceal their presence to the extent that he couldn¡¯t detect it within dozens of meters. chen fei was simply playing tricks on him! ¡°bold move!¡± chang shiwan angrily shouted. he had expected to be the cat chasing the mouse, but he hadn¡¯t anticipated being provoked like this by chen fei. it left him feeling disoriented, and he couldn¡¯t help but become irritated. ¡°are you certain there¡¯s no one else around?¡± chen fei continued. ¡°how dare you!¡± chang shiwan brandished his blade, his entire body resembling a longsword as he slashed towards chen fei. his fierce aura instantly filled the entire cave, suppressing the chilling atmosphere of the strange locust tree. ¡°no need to get angry; i¡¯m just making sure,¡± chen fei said calmly. he watched chang shiwan¡¯s explosive blade light and maintained a composed expression. a black barrier blocked chang shiwan, deflecting his overwhelming blade light. the black barrier trembled continuously, as if it might shatter at any moment, but it ultimately held firm. in the next moment, chen fei raised the qianyuan sword, and the zhongyuan sword formation appeared within the cave, completely enveloping chang shiwan. sword pearls whizzed around, a total of sixty sword pearls filling every direction. ¡°this way, 1 can feel more at ease taking action!¡± Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Destroying All chapter 298: destroying all translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation initially, chang shiwan was amused by chen fei¡¯s words, but he quickly grew angry. a cultivator who had only broken through to the aperture tempering realm for two years dared to speak so arrogantly? chen fei indeed possessed remarkable talent, far surpassing that of the average cultivator at his level. everyone could see his potential. however, no matter how great one¡¯s talent was, it still required time to be realized. without time, talent remained just that, unrealized potential. but as chang shiwan gazed upon the sixty sword pearls within the sword formation, his expression froze. particularly when he sensed the aura emanating from each of the pearls, his eyes filled with disbelief. the ¡°zhongyuan sword formation¡± was certainly known to chang shiwan. as a renowned legacy technique of the primordial sword sect, various sects had researched it, including the divine flame sect. however, he couldn¡¯t comprehend what these sixty sword pearls meant. could an early aperture tempering realm cultivator truly unleash such a formation? what level of comprehension and expertise in their cultivation technique would allow them to manipulate this many sword pearls? ¡°boom!¡± one sword pearl struck chang shiwan¡¯s blade, shattering upon impact. it seemed fragile, but chang shiwan¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t one of amusement; instead, it was one of astonishment. the strike caused chang shiwan¡¯s arm to tingle slightly. this was just one sword pearl, and there were still fifty-nine more around him. even the shattered pearl had begun to reform. standing within the sword formation, chang shiwan looked towards chen fei outside. the abnormal number and power of these sword pearls puzzled him. how could chen fei, who had only broken through to the aperture tempering realm in two years, possibly elevate the zhongyuan sword to this level? no, a normal zhongyuan sword wouldn¡¯t possess such power. could this still be the primordial sword sect¡¯s technique? chang shiwan gripped his blade tightly as countless blade auras swirled around him. he needed to break free. chang shiwan knew that he was no match for chen fei in his current state. if he stayed here any longer, he might meet his end. as if sensing chang shiwan¡¯s thoughts, the zhongyuan sword formation suddenly accelerated its operation. in the next moment, all sixty sword pearls unleashed various sword techniques, converging to assail chang shiwan from all directions. it was as if there were sixty peerless swordsmen executing each move. while each sword technique appeared deceptively simple, the overwhelming force behind them turned these seemingly straightforward attacks into devastating strikes. ¡°open!¡± chang shiwan roared in anger, and his entire body erupted with blade energy, transforming into massive blade-like waves that cleaved in all directions. exploiting the momentary delay caused by the sword pearls, chang shiwan, in his transformed blade form, charged toward the right-rear position. the prayer of the blade! one must plead guilty to the heavens while remaining sincere to the blade! in daily cultivation, all emotions, be it joy, anger, sorrow, or pain, any human emotional state, could be infused into the blade. over time, one¡¯s thoughts would merge with the blade, and the blade would become an extension of one¡¯s heart. when the heart moved, the blade moved. the prayer of the blade was unquestionably a profound blade technique. when mastered, the blade and the wielder¡¯s thoughts became inseparable. at this moment, chang shiwan¡¯s fear merged into his blade, causing the blade¡¯s intent to surge. the zhongyuan force field was instantly sliced apart, and gravity could no longer weigh down chang shiwan. chang shiwan¡¯s speed increased rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, he arrived at the edge of the zhongyuan sword formation. he was just one step away from stepping out of the zhongyuan sword formation and leaving the cave. however, this one step proved insurmountable because dozens of sword pearls were lying in wait. the blade energy he had unleashed earlier had already been shattered by the sword pearls, rendering it ineffective. ¡°shatter!¡± chang shiwan¡¯s forehead veins bulged as a massive blade of light, like a monstrous serpent, crashed forward. it sliced through the air, producing eerie, mournful sounds that, at first listen, resembled ghostly howls, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. ¡°boom!¡± the entire cave trembled violently, and thick cracks appeared in various places as if, in the next moment, the cave would shatter. chang shiwan was pushed backward several steps by the tremendous force, only managing to disperse the force after a while. dozens of sword pearls in front of him shattered, as if life had returned to them. with a little more effort, they could break free. but in the blink of an eye, the shattered sword pearls had returned to their original state. chang shiwan¡¯s face turned pale, and his sleeves trembled continuously. thin streaks of blood appeared on his arms at some point. in this head-to-head clash, chang shiwan appeared not to be at a significant disadvantage, but he knew that he had lost. despite giving his all in that move, he couldn¡¯t break through, and his arms were injured. for chang shiwan to reproduce a move like the one before was now highly unlikely. outside the zhongyuan sword formation, chen fei stood with a calm expression. behind him, the strange locust tree, which had been relentlessly attacking him earlier, froze in its tracks after sensing the recent eruption of energy. it seemed to be momentarily stunned. the strange locust tree finally felt a mortal threat. the strength displayed by these two humans far exceeded its expectations. despite having just undergone a transformation and reaching its peak strength, it was now confronted by humans of such immense power. the massive tree body trembled, and its countless branches suddenly retracted. a pale gray light enveloped its entire body, making its aura even more eerie and chilling. chen fei sensed the change in the strange locust tree but paid it no mind. his focus was entirely on chang shiwan. the fusion of the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword¡¯s zhongyuan sword scripture had indeed displayed tremendous power. even someone like chang shiwan, an experienced aperture tempering realm cultivator, found it impossible to escape once trapped within it. had it not been for the fusion with the giant spirit sword, chang shiwan¡¯s desperate attack just now might have broken through the sword formation and allowed him to escape. after all, the zhongyuan sword leaned more towards control and restraint, while the giant spirit sword was better suited for decisive combat. ¡°between the divine flame sect and the primordial sword sect, there is no enmity. today¡¯s events were my fault. i am willing to offer compensation,¡± chang shiwan said, taking a deep breath and turning to look at chen fei. there was no escaping now, and chang shiwan didn¡¯t want to die. the life expectancy of those in the aperture tempering realm was two hundred years, and with great strength, one could enjoy a full lifetime. ¡°one who kills must face death. just a word of compensation? you jest!¡± chen fei replied. he lightly tapped the ground with his qianyuan sword, causing all sixty sword pearls to soar into the air. an intense and oppressive aura filled every corner of the sword formation, as if it would completely overwhelm chang shiwan. ¡°dare you kill me? the divine flame sect will seek revenge, and the primordial sword sect will perish because of you!¡± chang shiwan yelled in fear. ¡°the divine flame sect is formidable, which is why i asked you earlier if there was no one else around!¡± chen fei shook his head slightly. the qianyuan sword emitted a dazzling light, and within the sword formation, black radiance surged. chang shiwan continued to scream and curse at chen fei, and his weapon even erupted with spirituality. however, all these efforts were insufficient to withstand the combined might of two peak-level techniques fused into the sword formation. for an aperture tempering realm cultivator, falling into this formation meant certain death, and chang shiwan was no exception. boom! the cave¡¯s walls suddenly shattered, and a tremendous force swept across in all directions. chen fei remained in place, with his clothes and hair billowing in the raging wind. the manic voice of chang shiwan had already ceased, disappearing without a trace. as the dust settled, there was no longer any sign of chang shiwan within the sword formation. under the overwhelming power of the formation, chang shiwan had been obliterated. scattered on the ground were several elemental stones, elixirs, and a battered weapon. however, after chang shiwan¡¯s explosive outburst, the weapon had already been reduced to a broken state, devoid of its former spiritual power. chen fei extended his right hand, and the items fell into his grasp. gazing at the weapon, chen fei contemplated for a moment. he activated the sword essence technique, and the qianyuan sword made contact with the weapon. a trace of residual spiritual essence from the weapon began to flow into the qianyuan sword. the weapon trembled continuously, emitting distorted sounds, and eventually shattered bit by bit. in contrast, the qianyuan sword, after absorbing these remnants of spiritual essence, became even more agile and natural in its movements. in reality, a weapon like this could fetch a decent sum of elemental stones if sold. after all, it had a certain level of foundation. however, this weapon belonged to someone from the divine flame sect, making it sensitive to take it out for sale. instead, chen fei chose the more direct approach of forcefully extracting the spiritual essence to nurture the qianyuan sword. this not only eliminated the risk but also allowed the qianyuan sword to grow stronger¡ªa win-win situation. with a soft snap, the weapon completely shattered, falling to the ground and producing a series of delicate sounds. these fragments were now not even worth being called scrap metal; a slight touch might turn them into powder. the qianyuan sword lightly leaped, and chen fei turned his gaze towards the strange locust tree. the strange locust tree was the true objective of his journey; chang shiwan was merely an unexpected encounter. at this moment, the strange locust tree had completely retracted, with its countless branches covering its entire body. from a distance, the entire strange locust tree seemed to have transformed into a wooden sphere. gray-white patterns continually flowed across the tree¡¯s entire body, and the cold atmosphere in the cave had significantly diminished, all absorbed by the strange locust tree. chen fei glanced at the rocks beneath his feet, and with a slight movement of his right foot, the rocks instantly disappeared from their original position. with a terrifying force, they hurtled towards the strange locust tree. this seemingly casual strike possessed enough power to injure a peak-level first-tier beast and could potentially cause severe harm to one with a weaker physique. however, when the rock approached within ten meters of the strange locust tree, its speed suddenly plummeted. finally, at a distance of less than five meters from the tree, it froze in mid-air. cracks echoed through the air as if an invisible hand had shattered the rock in mid-flight. the next moment, the rock disintegrated completely, turning into ice crystals that dissipated into the air. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. the strange locust tree realized its slow mobility and had chosen to concentrate all its power, forming a defensive state similar to an absolute domain. the closer one got to the strange locust tree, the stronger the chilling force that seemed capable of freezing one¡¯s soul became. though the surroundings of the strange locust tree appeared calm, it was already filled with this numbing coldness. any approach meant confronting this formidable power. the strange locust tree, as a monstrous plant, had slow movement, slightly lower intelligence, and a somewhat limited range of attack methods. however, due to its massive body, it possessed an astonishing amount of energy within it. chen fei had now opened twenty acupoints, providing him with enough support to unleash all of his techniques without worrying about running out of energy in the short term. however, compared to the energy reserve of the strange locust tree, chen fei¡¯s elemental power reserves were somewhat like a drop in the ocean.. Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: A Sword Comes From the West chapter 299: a sword comes from the west translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the energy reserves of the strange locust tree were, to exaggerate a bit, estimated to be greater than those of a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. the only difference was that the concentration of power in the strange locust tree was not high. in the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm, one could directly mobilize all thirty-six acupoints as a whole, and even a casual strike could rival the finishing move of an early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. with a bit more effort put into their techniques, they could easily dominate their opponents. in the late stage of aperture tempering realm, when seventy-two acupoints could be activated, the concentration of power reached an even higher level, making their combat abilities even more remarkable. hence, the strange locust tree, although it possessed a vast amount of energy, appeared somewhat bloated in comparison. at his current level of cultivation, chen fei had leaned more towards the core soul energy. this was because if his core soul energy was not sufficient to control the acupoints, any increase in power would not only fail to enhance his combat abilities but also become a burden. however, at this moment, the strange locust tree had condensed all its power, completely enveloping itself, becoming a defensive structure similar to a turtle shell. with this move, the tree¡¯s immense energy advantage was showcased. moreover, due to the complete focus on defense, the concentration of power after compression had increased significantly. compared to offense, the strange locust tree¡¯s defensive stance undeniably raised the efficiency of power utilization by a significant margin. if attacks were unable to break through the tree¡¯s defense, the battle would eventually turn into a contest of energy depth. however, a aperture tempering realm cultivator in the early stage would be far from able to outlast the strange locust tree. chen fei raised the qianyuan sword and lightly tapped the ground. in the next moment, the zhongyuan sword formation enveloped the strange locust tree, and the sixty sword pearls soared into the sky. however, compared to the agility and nimbleness displayed when killing chang shiwan earlier, the operation of the sword formation at this moment seemed somewhat strained and sluggish. the chilling aura surrounding the strange locust tree constantly resisted the force field of the sword formation while consuming the power within the sword pearls. ¡°bang, bang, bang¡­¡± the sword pearls slammed into the strange locust tree. at this moment, there was no need to consider any sword techniques or maneuvers. a direct thrust would fully unleash the power of the sword pearls. however, when the sword pearls were less than two meters away from the strange locust tree, they encountered a gray-white barrier. the sword pearls collided violently with the barrier, creating a dull sound. although the gray barrier trembled continuously, with the continuous infusion of power by the strange locust tree, it ultimately withstood the attack of the sword pearls. continuing like this would only lead to the depletion of energy reserves, which was disadvantageous for a cultivator. refine the sword into threads! the thousand thread technique was pushed to its extreme, and a faint light emanated from chen fei¡¯s eyes. the sixty sword pearls were distributed in all directions, transforming into sword threads that encircled the strange locust tree. ¡°sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!¡± the power of the sword threads, compared to the sword pearls, had undoubtedly increased significantly. at this moment, the power of the sword threads, infused with the immense strength of the giant spirit sword, was thick and filled with overwhelming force. each sword thread caused the gray barrier to tremble violently. in the blink of an eye, the gray barrier shattered instantly. the sword threads approached the strange locust tree to within one meter. however, at this point, the sword threads and the strange locust tree once again locked in a battle of attrition. however, compared to its previous indifference, the sword threads were gradually, step by step, getting closer to the strange locust tree¡¯s core. around the strange locust tree, massive bursts of elemental energy erupted ceaselessly. watching the sword threads steadily approaching, the strange locust tree began to tremble violently. the dense energy within it stirred, and beneath its roots, it drew something in, causing the tree¡¯s power to suddenly surge. this explosive force was beyond the strange locust tree¡¯s control. even though the sword threads had not yet reached its core, the tree¡¯s trunk showed numerous cracks, and many branches shattered. however, this explosive force also greatly increased the strange locust tree¡¯s defense. the sword threads, which had been closing in, came to a halt once again, plunging into another standoff. compared to the previous standoff, the pressure on the strange locust tree was immense at this moment. while the explosive force could resist the sword threads, it also inflicted damage on the tree¡¯s core. chen fei observed the surging energy on the strange locust tree and glanced down at the area beneath its roots. there had to be something there, causing the tree¡¯s power to surge. when the strange locust tree relocated to this cave, it probably had a close connection to whatever was beneath its roots. however, due to the tree¡¯s root coverage, chen fei could only sense the presence of an extremely chilling energy underground, but he couldn¡¯t discern the nature of the treasure. suddenly, the strange locust tree¡¯s trunk split open, creating a massive fissure that reached a depth of two to three meters. even considering the tree¡¯s massive trunk, this depth extended to its core. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. he had somewhat overestimated the strange locust tree¡¯s adaptability to this energy. at this rate, even in a battle of attrition, it seemed that chen fei would come out as the victor. however, chen fei had never considered engaging in a passive power-draining stalemate with a demonic plant. even if he were to eventually win, it would consume too much of his strength. ¡°buzz!¡± chen fei¡¯s body swayed slightly as a phantom figure emerged from within him. the phantom figure stepped onto the ground, resembling a dragon, and floated forward. the qianyuan sword trembled and leaped into the phantom figure¡¯s hand. with the qianyuan sword in hand, chen fei¡¯s doppelganger, like an exiled immortal, appeared before the strange locust tree and thrust forward with a sword. the phantom of the soaring heaven technique, a perfect-grade soaring heaven technique, allowed chen fei to create a doppelganger with roughly one-tenth of his own power. although its combat strength was not high, it possessed the same speed as chen fei, thanks to being split from the soaring heaven technique. they also shared their field of vision. if the doppelganger was destroyed, it would take some time to reconstitute, and it couldn¡¯t stray too far from the main body, or it would disperse. there were advantages and disadvantages, but when combined with the primordial sword scripture, it was quite suitable. inside the sword formation, the sword threads swirling around the strange locust tree suddenly converged, all connecting to the tip of the qianyuan sword. with a single sword strike, the power of the sword formation concentrated entirely on the qianyuan sword. at a glance, it looked as if a dark thunderstorm had gathered on the qianyuan sword, causing ripples in the air and elemental energy fluctuations. chen fei had only acquired the complete first two layers of the primordial sword scripture, with the third layer being incomplete. however, due to the circumstances, chen fei had managed to cultivate some of it, similar to how he had deduced the astonishing symbol art from an incomplete manual back in pingyin county. chen fei had directly incorporated the phantom of the soaring heaven technique into the primordial sword scripture. because it was incomplete, it couldn¡¯t be seamlessly integrated like the qianyuan sword and the giant spirit sword, but it still enhanced the overall power of the sword formation to some extent. the strange locust tree, in this completely defensive form, was the perfect target for testing sword techniques, and chen fei naturally wanted to give the primordial sword scripture a good try. ¡°sizzle!¡± the defensive barrier that had perfectly blocked the sword threads just moments ago was now being sliced through by the qianyuan sword, like cutting through bamboo, unstoppable! the addition of the phantom of the soaring heaven technique to the primordial sword scripture was like the final straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. it wasn¡¯t that the straw had much weight, but rather that the strange locust tree¡¯s defense had already reached its limit. any increase in attacking power could potentially breach the strange locust tree¡¯s defenses. chen fei¡¯s doppelganger held the qianyuan sword and advanced, causing the strange locust tree to continuously shake. it tried to resist, but to no avail, until the entire qianyuan sword was submerged into the trunk of the strange locust tree. the trembling tree body of the strange locust tree came to a sudden halt, creating a stark contrast to its previous trembling appearance. the qianyuan sword was only a little over three feet long, much smaller compared to the massive body of the strange locust tree. however, at this moment, the insertion of the qianyuan sword caused the strange locust tree to completely stop in its tracks. ¡°boom!¡± suddenly, within the trunk of the strange locust tree, a massive sound erupted. countless sword energies pierced through the strange locust tree. at this moment, the entire strange locust tree seemed to have transformed into a giant cactus. chen fei¡¯s main body stood at a distance, his right hand making a virtual gesture, as the sword formation closed in, completely enveloping the entire strange locust tree. ¡°boom! boom! boom!¡± within the sword formation, a deafening roar erupted, and the entire cave continued to tremble, as if it would collapse completely at any moment. fortunately, the sword formation constrained all the power within the formation, so the resulting shockwaves were not too severe. the sword formation gradually rose, with power circulating within it. the vitality of the strange locust tree had already been completely extinguished, and the closing of the sword formation was more about chen fei extracting the essence of the strange locust tree. with the strange locust tree being so massive, chen fei couldn¡¯t possibly take it all with him. therefore, refining the entire tree trunk became the only choice. as the sword formation soared, the contents beneath the strange locust tree were finally revealed. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he arrived beneath the sword formation, gazing at the contents in the tree pit with a slight change in expression. with a gentle wave of his right hand, the contents in the pit floated up lightly. ¡°profound spirit stone?¡± chen fei looked at the stone in his hand, emitting a chilling aura. this was an extremely rare spiritual material that couldn¡¯t be used by cultivators to improve their cultivation. however, when added during the forging of spiritual weapons, it could enhance the quality of the weapon. the size of the profound spirit stone in chen fei¡¯s hand was hard to estimate in terms of value because in the market, you wouldn¡¯t come across such a large piece of profound spirit stone available for sale. no wonder the strange locust tree had broken through to the second-tier monster level after absorbing this profound spirit stone. chen fei reached up with his right hand, and the qianyuan sword descended from the sword formation, flying into his hand. if he absorbed this entire profound spirit stone, the spiritual awareness of the qianyuan sword could potentially skyrocket. after further nurturing for a period, there was a good chance that the qianyuan sword could become a middle-grade spiritual weapon. when that happened, the power of the sword formation, enhanced by a middle-grade spiritual sword, would undoubtedly increase significantly. within the primordial sword sect, there were only a few middle-grade spiritual weapons, indicating their exceptional value. chen fei raised his head to look at the sky. the speed at which the sword formation was operating was gradually decreasing. after a while, the sword formation dissipated, and the enormous strange locust tree had long disappeared, leaving only a dark green fluid floating within it. chen fei extended his finger, and a strand of the fluid was extracted and brought in front of him. a faint scent of plants and wood wafted into chen fei¡¯s nose. when chen fei¡¯s fingertip made contact with it, a chilling sensation burst forth. if an ordinary person touched it, they would likely be frozen stiff. as he ingested the fluid, chen fei¡¯s spiritual state suddenly sharpened, making his perception of his surroundings much clearer. ¡°consuming some daily can enhance the speed of cultivation in spiritual techniques. if combined with other spiritual herbs during refinement, it can also improve the quality of elixirs.¡± a faint smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face as he stored both the profound spirit stone and the tree sap in his storage space. just as he was about to leave the cave, his brow suddenly furrowed. outside the cave, he sensed several auras. apparently aware of chen fei¡¯s presence, those individuals stopped outside the cave, remaining hidden from view.. Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Bait chapter 300: bait translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the distance between them was quite far, and chen fei couldn¡¯t discern who the people outside were. likewise, those outside couldn¡¯t determine chen fei¡¯s identity based on his aura. that¡¯s the nature of core soul energy. it¡¯s the second pair of eyes for cultivators, but just like physical eyes, it has its limitations. however, as core soul energy continued to grow, its capabilities would gradually become stronger. with core soul energy at the early aperture tempering realm, the things sensed beyond a hundred meters would appear much more vague. if the other party intentionally concealed their aura, the information that could be perceived would be even more limited. chen fei stood in place, staring at the entrance of the cave. in the next moment, his figure suddenly disappeared from where he stood, and the top of the cave was directly shattered. the cave, already riddled with holes from the previous battle, began to collapse. massive boulders fell to the ground, producing intense sounds. within a radius of several hundred meters, the cave¡¯s collapse caused vibrations. chen fei appeared on a hilltop, lightly tapping his right foot, causing a phantom to separate from his body. the main body and the phantom went in opposite directions, disappearing from the hilltop in the blink of an eye. just as they vanished, several figures suddenly appeared on the hilltop, observing chen fei¡¯s split into two directions. the furrows on their brows deepened. ¡°such a keen core soul energy. even this kind of situation didn¡¯t go unnoticed.¡± ¡°his figure split into two. it should be the soaring heaven technique of the primordial sword sect. judging by the speed of this movement technique, he must have cultivated it to a profound level. delaying here, it will be difficult for us to catch up.¡± ¡°will he discover our identities?¡± dong xiuzhi suddenly spoke up. the divine flame sect had seven members in this expedition, and they were fortunate enough to gather four members quickly. originally, they had intended to encircle and hunt down a single person, regardless of their sect, just to gather information about the hidden realm. however, three of them had revealed themselves, while the other had been setting up a formation in secret. unfortunately, their formation hadn¡¯t been completed when it was discovered, and they had to flee. it could be said that this member of the primordial sword sect was excessively cautious. ¡°don¡¯t panic. wu yongzhao shook his head. neither side had actually encountered each other. if it weren¡¯t for the special characteristics of the soaring heaven technique, they wouldn¡¯t even know which sect the other party belonged to. with the howling wind, in the blink of an eye, the four of them vanished from the hilltop. little did they know that chang shiwan had already met his end in that cave. if it weren¡¯t for chang shiwan¡¯s actions, chen fei wouldn¡¯t have been so cautious. he had sensed something amiss and decisively left, even using a shadow clone to confuse his pursuers. ten miles away, chen fei appeared on top of a tree. there was no one pursuing him from behind, clearly his display of movement technique had discouraged those who had intended to chase after him. with the gentle breeze brushing against him, chen fei¡¯s body swayed slightly with the movement of the tree. after some contemplation, chen fei glanced around, oriented himself, and then transformed into a shadow, running forward. in less than fifteen minutes, chen fei arrived in a dense forest. he looked at the dried-up tree trunks in the distance and the enormous ravine left on the ground after the battle. the zhuhong fruit tree was the first spiritual material chen fei had obtained when he entered the hidden realm. the zhuhong fruit had propelled chen fei¡¯s cultivation to new heights at that time. this time around, chen fei naturally wanted to take a look at the zhuhong fruit tree. after all, the zhuhong fruit tree from back then had been extremely beneficial to chen fei. while the zhuhong fruit didn¡¯t enhance his core soul energy, it could significantly speed up the cultivation of his acupoints when used to refine spiritual pills. chen fei had benefits from the alchemist alliance, but he wouldn¡¯t miss out on such high-quality spiritual materials. if the zhuhong fruit tree had also advanced to the second-tier demonic plant, the medicinal properties of the fruits it bore would undoubtedly be stronger, perhaps even holding some unexpected surprises. unfortunately, chen fei arrived a bit late. the zhuhong fruit tree had already been felled, and even the essence of the tree trunk had been completely drained, leaving behind only a pile of withered wood. he didn¡¯t see the snake demon, so he wasn¡¯t sure if it had been killed or if it had left the vicinity of the zhuhong fruit tree. the person who had killed the zhuhong fruit tree was likely still nearby, but chen fei had no intention of making contact. after orienting himself, chen fei headed towards the water pool where dreamlike lotus had once been. the water pool no longer contained the dreamlike lotus, and chen fei wasn¡¯t there to see if any new demonic plants had sprung up. he was searching for the rat demon he had encountered before. that rat demon had been as fast as lightning, and chen fei still remembered how oppressive it had been to everyone. its speed didn¡¯t match that of a first-tier demonic beast; it was on a completely different level. at that time, except for xiao liling from the sunken water pavilion, who could withstand the rat demon thanks to her exquisite pearl, most others would have been defeated when facing it alone. chen fei¡¯s strength at the time would have had uncertain consequences against the rat demon, with the most likely outcome being a hasty retreat. now, chen fei was searching for the rat demon, not to revisit that scene, but to try to tame it for his own use. due to the advancement of the mystic realm, its area had expanded significantly, but it was undoubtedly filled with many participants this time. chen fei wanted to rely on his own abilities to find valuable spiritual materials, but time was somewhat limited. just like that zhuhong fruit tree, it had been slaughtered by others before he could reach it. moreover, the mystic realm had undergone significant changes, rendering much of chen fei¡¯s previous experience less useful. in such a situation, seeking out a native inhabitant was the best choice. initially, chen fei¡¯s first thought was to find baka. however, baka had disappeared, leaving behind only suspicious dark green traces. as a result, the rat demon became an alternative plan for chen fei. if he could subdue the rat demon, perhaps he could rely on its keen sense of smell to discover the reason behind baka¡¯s disappearance. after a brief moment, chen fei arrived at the water pool and found it in chaos. disciples from four different sects were besieging a demonic plant. the demonic plant wasn¡¯t particularly strong, only at the peak of the first stage, but with the geographical advantage of the water pool, it proved to be quite challenging. more than a dozen disciples in the visceral tempering realm had been unable to defeat this demonic plant. many of them were injured and had to retreat to the rear lines. if this trend continued, it was estimated that all of these disciples would be injured and unable to deal with the demonic plant. chen fei observed for a moment and then leaped over the water pool, starting to search for the rat demon¡¯s tracks. that rat demon had a habit of nibbling on dreamlike lotus, and it had even formed a peculiar balance with the dreamlike lotus. if chen fei had some dreamlike lotus with him now, it would have made luring out the rat demon much simpler. unfortunately, when chen fei obtained the dreamlike lotus, he had directly consumed it alongside baka to enhance his own strength, without considering keeping it for other purposes. after searching for a few moments, chen fei stopped in his tracks. the difficulty of searching for the rat demon within such a large area was quite substantial. back in the mystic realm, he had been on constant guard against the rat demon while trying to obtain the dreamlike lotus. now, trying to find the rat demon was proving to be quite challenging. chen fei contemplated for a moment and then suddenly showed a subtle change in expression. a jade bottle appeared in his hand. he uncorked the bottle, releasing a faintly cold aura accompanied by a hint of the fragrance of plants. it was the tree sap that chen fei had extracted after killing the strange locust tree. chen fei had divided it into several bottles for ease of use. the rat demon had an affinity for the dreamlike lotus, which was known to enhance one¡¯s core soul energy. it seemed that most demonic plants with the potential to boost core soul energy were favored by it. while the primary function of the strange locust tree¡¯s sap was not to enhance core soul energy, it was somewhat related. as a second-tier demonic plant, the sap extracted from the strange locust tree had a natural allure to any demon beast because consuming it would enhance their strength. cultivators sought continuous improvement in their cultivation, and demon beasts instinctively sought to enhance their own power to deal with various situations. chen fei took out two spirit herbs. along the way, he had noticed a decrease in the number of spirit herbs. it wasn¡¯t that the frequency of their appearance had decreased; rather, most of them had been picked by other cultivators. sitting cross-legged, chen fei formed a dense black light in front of him, slowly shaping it into something resembling a furnace. he had come up with this technique himself, using the power of the zhongyuan sword formation to create a makeshift furnace and refine some pills when necessary. with chen fei¡¯s level of comprehension regarding the zhongyuan sword, manipulating elemental energy in this way wasn¡¯t particularly difficult. while the effect might not be as potent as a genuine pill furnace, it was still a feasible option for occasional use. chen fei tossed the two spirit herbs into the black pill furnace. instead of lighting a fire, he used the gravitational changes from the zhongyuan sword to directly extract the medicinal properties from the spirit herbs. after a moment, the black pill furnace dissipated, leaving a small blob of liquid floating in front of chen fei. he gently took a bit of the liquid and felt its medicinal properties, a faint smile appearing on his face. he poured this blob of liquid directly into the jade bottle he had used earlier, mixing it with the sap from the strange locust tree. this initial blend caused the fragrance of the strange locust tree¡¯s sap to intensify. when a gentle breeze blew, the scent wafted in all directions. enhancing the fragrance would make the strange locust tree¡¯s sap more appealing, which was precisely what chen fei had achieved with this concoction. only by strengthening the aroma of the sap could he hope to attract the rat demon. of course, if there were other demon beasts nearby, they might also be drawn to the scent. the jade bottle was placed in front of chen fei, and the rich aroma continued to diffuse into the air, mixing with the wind. in less than a quarter of an hour, chen fei suddenly opened his eyes and looked to his right. there, a feline-type demon beast was slowly approaching. its gray-blue eyes were fixed on chen fei, and a low growl reverberated in its throat. it seemed as though the beast might pounce at any moment. chen fei glanced at it and then closed his eyes again. for a first-tier peak demon beast, it would likely require several visceral tempering realm cultivators to work together to have any chance of killing it. however, to chen fei, it posed no threat whatsoever. the feline demon stopped several tens of meters away from chen fei and didn¡¯t dare to get any closer. although it was extremely tempted by the scent, its instincts warned it that getting closer might mean death. but as it turned to leave, the feline demon couldn¡¯t help but show a sense of reluctance.. Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Spiritual Steel Seal chapter 301: spiritual steel seal translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation as time passed, the area around chen fei continued to be filled with the rustling sounds of approaching demon beasts. more and more of them were attracted over. some visceral tempering realm cultivators who happened to pass by the scene were scared away upon witnessing this spectacle. they feared attracting the attention of those demon beasts, especially since they couldn¡¯t handle a single one, let alone so many. the little bit of flesh on their bodies probably wouldn¡¯t even be enough to satisfy a single demon beast. the demon beasts that had the courage to gather around chen fei¡¯s vicinity were mostly at the peak of the first stage. some weaker ones were also lured in by the commotion. however, when they saw so many powerful demon beasts gathering, the weaker ones retreated without hesitation. they didn¡¯t dare to linger. as the number of demon beasts around chen fei continued to increase, their courage also grew. just as many humans found strength in numbers, the same was true for demon beasts. faced with the scent of the strange locust tree¡¯s sap in front of chen fei, these demon beasts were on the verge of losing their patience. they were waiting for the right moment, and at that point, they would likely surge forward. chen fei opened his eyes and looked at the demon beasts surrounding him, his expression unchanged. they were nothing more than small fry. what concerned him more was the fact that so much time had passed, and the rat demon had yet to appear. ¡°has it gone somewhere else? or is it possible that it¡¯s already dead?¡± several thoughts crossed chen fei¡¯s mind. the possibility of the rat demon being dead was slim. with its incredible speed, ordinary demon beasts would hardly pose any threat to it. chen fei stood up, and with a wave of his right hand, the jade bottle fell into his grasp. ¡°roar! h chen fei¡¯s movement seemed like a signal, causing the already tense demon beasts in the vicinity to react instinctively. from all directions, demon beasts surged towards chen fei as if they had received a command. from above and below, from all sides, more than a dozen demon beasts almost covered the entire surrounding space. with their blood-red mouths, they bit down towards chen fei¡¯s head. chen fei slightly raised his right foot and then brought it down. in an instant, the ground within dozens of meters trembled abruptly. dozens of black sword auras shot out from the ground, piercing through these demon beasts in an uninterrupted flow. the defenses of these demon beasts, as strong as steel, were fragile before these sword auras, and the sword auras pierced through their bodies directly as if they were paper. ¡°ugh!¡± pained howls instantly resounded, and chen fei was about to finish off these demon beasts when his expression suddenly changed slightly. he turned his head towards the left-rear direction, where a black light was rapidly approaching this area. in the blink of an eye, that black light crossed a distance of several hundred meters, approaching at an astonishing speed. ¡°here it comes!¡± a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. he had thought he might need to lure it elsewhere, but now it seemed that he had saved some time. ¡°shing!¡± with a sharp sound, like a blade cutting through the air, that black light, when it was less than a hundred meters away from chen fei, produced this noise right by chen fei¡¯s ear. as the sound reached, the black light had already arrived in front of chen fei. a sharp aura rushed straight to chen fei¡¯s spiritual consciousness, as if it wanted to directly kill his spiritual consciousness. when chen fei had first encountered the rat demon, he hadn¡¯t truly fought it, so he was experiencing this kind of spiritual shock for the first time. speed reaching such a level and still being able to release a spiritual attack, the rat demon¡¯s talent was simply heaven-sent. however, unfortunately for this rat demon, it had encountered chen fei. for chen fei in his current state, this kind of spiritual attack couldn¡¯t pose a threat at all, not even causing any disturbance. the thousand threads technique had the effect of protecting spiritual consciousness, and combined with the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, it was not something a regular spiritual attack could shake, let alone such a minor spiritual impact. ¡°bang!¡± a black barrier blocked the rat demon¡¯s path. the barrier was violently shaking, and its oscillations were getting more and more intense, as if it might shatter at any moment. chen fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. after breaking through to the second tier, this rat demon¡¯s strength had increased dramatically once again, and the magnitude of the increase was enormous. it was worth noting that in the cave earlier, even chang shiwan¡¯s probing attacks weren¡¯t enough to make the barrier shake like this. chang shiwan had been practicing for many years in the aperture tempering realm, while the rat demon had only recently broken through, but its strength had already soared to such an extent. exceptional talent, but that¡¯s all there is to it! the dark pupils of the rat demon shifted slightly, and while suspended in mid-air, it made a sudden turn, heading back the way it came from. sensing something amiss, the rat demon immediately abandoned the temptation of the strange locust tree¡¯s sap. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but be startled by this change in the rat demon¡¯s behavior. it seemed different from its previous demeanor. of course, it could also be because this particular rat demon didn¡¯t sense any threat in its initial environment. after all the effort chen fei had put in, he couldn¡¯t just let the rat demon escape now. the zhongyuan sword formation blocked the rat demon¡¯s path at an unknown moment, but before the sword formation could fully envelop it, the rat demon swiftly evaded the edge of the formation, carving out an arc to continue its escape. ¡°activate!¡± the primordial sword scripture surged, infusing part of the sword formation of the soaring heaven technique with a sudden burst of acceleration, momentarily slowing the rat demon due to the increased gravitational pressure. in the next moment, the formation completely enveloped the rat demon. sensing the imminent danger, the rat demon let out a piercing shriek, a sound so sharp it felt like it could pierce eardrums. the rat demon¡¯s body, which had been slowed down by the gravitational force, suddenly accelerated once again. with a swift move, the rat demon reached the edge of the sword formation. the whizzing sword pearls barely managed to reach the edge of the formation, but at this rate, it might not be able to stop the rat demon in time. despite being a formation capable of defeating senior cultivators like chang shiwan, it showed signs of fatigue when confronted with the rat demon¡¯s incredible speed. it wasn¡¯t a matter of insufficient power, but rather the speed that fell slightly short. if the sword formation could fully integrate soaring heaven¡¯s movement technique, perhaps this issue could be resolved. unfortunately, the third level of the primordial sword scripture wasn¡¯t complete, and chen fei¡¯s choice for the second level was the giant spirit sword. because cultivators who could train their speed to the level of the rat demon¡¯s were almost non-existent in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. when it came to pure agility, both chen fei and the rat demon had significant differences. mirror image godslayer sword! a gleam shone in chen fei¡¯s eyes as a sword, nurtured within his sea of consciousness, suddenly vanished, striking directly at the rat demon¡¯s spiritual realm. spiritual techniques, unlike martial skills, were almost instantaneous in their attacks, making them exceptionally difficult to evade. spiritual techniques hardly ever missed their mark. however, they came with significant drawbacks, primarily the risk of spiritual backlash, which often outweighed the benefits. the godslayer sword, on the other hand, had no such concerns. taking a direct blow from the godslayer sword, the rat demon¡¯s form froze for a moment. during this brief moment, the sword formation had already completely enveloped it. as the sword threads intertwined, they encircled the rat demon from all sides. at this point, unless the rat demon¡¯s absolute strength surpassed that of the sword formation, there was no escape. ¡°screech!¡± regaining its senses, the rat demon looked at the surrounding sword threads and sensed the power contained within them. it then turned to chen fei and let out a low, hoarse roar. chen fei remained silent. while he had never attempted to subdue a demonic beast before, he knew a relatively simple and expedited method, which involved giving the beast a taste of defeat, followed by a little bit of kindness. to put it simply, it was a carrot and stick approach. within the sword formation, the sword threads converged as the rat demon wildly roared and transformed into a streak of black light, rushing toward the sword threads. ¡°bang, bang, bang¡­¡± explosions echoed within the sword formation, but compared to the rat demon¡¯s speed, its attack was significantly weaker. previously, it had relied on speed to boost its attacks. however, within the sword formation, it was challenging to maintain continuous acceleration. relying solely on bursts, it was difficult to increase its speed, thus weakening its attacks. in just a moment, the rat demon¡¯s body was covered in wounds. however, it quickly healed as if these injuries were never there. this rat demon possessed exceptional regenerative abilities, even in terms of recovery, making it remarkably talented. every beast had its unique characteristics and specialties, and this rat demon seemed to have quite a few. but no matter how strong its regenerative abilities were, being trapped within the sword formation meant that its fate was sealed unless it could break free from it. however, that seemed beyond the rat demon¡¯s capabilities. chen fei didn¡¯t go for the kill. it took a full quarter of an hour, and the rat demon was left battered and collapsed within the sword formation. its extraordinary regenerative powers were depleted, and a bit more injury might have killed it. chen fei stepped into the sword formation, lowered his head, and stared at the rat demon on the ground, locking eyes with it. ¡°submit, or die!¡± chen fei¡¯s voice was like a sharp blade, piercing into the rat demon¡¯s spiritual realm. the rat demon understood chen fei¡¯s intention. if it didn¡¯t comply, it would face certain death. a second-tier beast already possesses great wisdom, and for any living creature, survival is an inherent instinct and nature, and the rat demon is no exception. although it cherishes freedom, once it dies, it doesn¡¯t have freedom anymore; it loses everything. a wisp of black sword light condensed in chen fei¡¯s hand, and he pointed his finger at the rat demon. if it didn¡¯t respond, the sword light would directly pierce through the rat demon¡¯s head. ¡°squeak!¡± without hesitation, the rat demon screamed loudly, its eyes filled with pleading and submission. a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s lips. while maintaining the same gesture, he replaced the sword light with a burst of spiritual power and then touched the rat demon¡¯s head. chen fei¡¯s spiritual power penetrated directly into the rat demon¡¯s mind. the rat demon released the barrier around its mind, allowing chen fei to leave a spiritual mark in its consciousness. chen fei didn¡¯t know how to make a beast contract, but this spiritual mark was somewhat similar to a spiritual steel stamp, allowing him to control the life and death of the rat demon for a period of time. only by making the beast willingly lower its spiritual barriers could this be achieved! sensing the mark, the rat demon understood its situation. it struggled to sit up and gently rubbed its head against chen fei¡¯s hand, showing submission. chen fei took out a healing elixir and fed it to the rat demon. once its injuries stabilized, chen fei reached into his sleeve and took out the black stone, offering it to the rat demon. ¡°smell this and lead me to find the owner of this scent!¡± Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: Trembling With Fear chapter 302: trembling with fear translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°up there?¡± chen fei raised his head, looking at the half-bottle mountain hidden in the clouds, his brows slightly furrowing. after letting the rat demon smell the green stone block, the rat demon led chen fei to the foot of the half-bottle mountain after circling around for a bit. ¡°squeak, squeak!¡± the rat demon nodded, its dark pupils staring at chen fei, as if asking for his next instructions. the rat demon itself didn¡¯t want to go up. the half-bottle mountain was not only forbidden for outsiders, but it was also the same for creatures native to the secret realm. unless absolutely necessary, ordinary beasts wouldn¡¯t dare to take a single step beyond the half-bottle mountain. chen fei contemplated for a moment, then shook his head. there was undoubtedly treasure on the half-bottle mountain, but it would be too dangerous for him to go up alone. he would definitely explore the half-bottle mountain, but he could do it with others. this way, even if there were risks, they could share the burden. it might result in a smaller share of the rewards, but it was worth it. ¡°let¡¯s go find some spirit plants, especially those that can help enhance spiritual growth.¡± chen fei looked down at the rat demon. since he wouldn¡¯t be heading up the half-bottle mountain for now, finding more spiritual materials became his current task. ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon nodded, its form turning into a streak of shadows as it dashed ahead. after chen fei supplemented it with some elixirs, the rat demon displayed its astonishing recovery ability. although its injuries hadn¡¯t fully healed yet, its speed had already reached about sixty to seventy percent of its peak. this speed exceeded many early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators since not all of them were proficient in cultivation techniques. chen fei lightly followed behind the rat demon, and together they swiftly covered a distance of dozens of miles, finally stopping in front of a swamp. a faintly sweet and fishy smell lingered in the air. chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly as he extended his right hand, creating a vortex in the palm of his hand. wind gathering technique, at the grand mastery level, allowed chen fei to control the airflow within this range with ease. initially colorless, the vortex gradually turned black as the surrounding air was continuously drawn in. the sweet and fishy smell became more pronounced. the swamp was toxic, and it was an extremely potent poison. ordinary people would likely perish within a few breaths if they came here. even those in the visceral tempering realm, despite having refined their internal organs, couldn¡¯t stay here for long. the speed at which toxins were transported throughout their organs might not be faster than the onset of poison, and they might eventually die from poisoning. there were traces of people having stepped on the swamp¡¯s edge, indicating that someone had been here before but left immediately upon realizing something was amiss. ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon screeched at the swamp, and what was initially a calm swamp began to ripple slightly, as if some creatures were awakening in response to the rat demon¡¯s cry. ¡°what¡¯s inside? are they demonic beasts or demonic plants?¡± chen fei sensed the fluctuations in the swamp. this swamp was somewhat unique, blocking chen fei¡¯s core soul energy from probing, making it extremely difficult to sense what lay beneath. the rat demon danced and gestured for a moment, but before chen fei could fully understand its meaning, a tentacle suddenly shot out from the swamp, lightning-fast, aiming for both the rat demon and chen fei. ¡°bang!¡± a black barrier blocked the tentacle¡¯s attack. sword energy circulated on the barrier, directly rebounding the front half of the tentacle into two pieces, which fell to the ground. chen fei looked down at the nearly-mashed tentacle on the ground. even now, it was wriggling within the mud and eventually wriggled into the swamp, disappearing without a trace. chen fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. what kind of vitality was this? could it, after burrowing into the swamp, possibly return to its original form and regenerate? ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon jumped onto chen fei¡¯s shoulder and stared with its dark eyes at the enraged tentacle. there was something good below the swamp, but unfortunately, it was occupied by a demonic beast. the rat demon had been here several times but had never defeated the demonic beast lurking beneath the swamp. the rat demon was fast, had formidable attacking power, and excellent recovery abilities. among demonic beasts, its talent was undoubtedly excellent. however, when it came to the demonic beast beneath the swamp, the rat demon was powerless. there was even one time when the rat demon was almost dragged into the swamp and killed. since then, it had never dared to come back to this place. ¡°now recognizing chen fei as its master, and with chen fei¡¯s request to find spiritual plants, the rat demon brought chen fei here without hesitation. the rat demon had been coveting the spiritual plant beneath the swamp for a long time. ¡°plop, plop, plop!¡± the swamp emitted a muffled sound, and three tentacles emerged consecutively from beneath the swamp. the tentacles were coated with mucus and, upon closer inspection, were covered in fine mouthparts. just staring at them sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. h hum! h one of the original tentacles entangled with another, and the four tentacles swung in mid-air with tremendous force, heading straight for chen fei. even before they drew near, the foul and sweet odor filled the air. trees closer to this area were engulfed in this foul odor. their lush green leaves turned yellow, and eventually, several black holes were burned into them. the trees surrounding the swamp should have been highly resistant to this kind of toxin. however, faced with this sudden and concentrated poison, they couldn¡¯t resist it. ¡°bang!¡± the four tentacles pounded the barrier in front of chen fei indiscriminately. the barrier trembled slightly, and a counterforce was unleashed against the tentacles. this was the principle of the starry night sword shield and thorn sword. even though chen fei wasn¡¯t intentionally using it now, this perfect sword technique had already become ingrained in his bones. at the right moment, it would naturally and instinctively be executed without the need for conscious thought. these four tentacles struck heavily, and the counterforce was equally powerful. just like the result of the first tentacle attack a moment ago, the four tentacles directly snapped, spraying mucus as they fell to the ground. the foul and sweet odor in the air became even more pungent, and the ground began to emit faint sounds, indicating that it was being corroded. the four broken tentacles swung in mid-air and were then retracted back into the swamp. the entire swamp began to violently tremble, with an area of several hundred meters shaking. birds in the distance flapped their wings desperately to fly away from this place. ¡°squeak, squeak!¡± the rat demon gently scratched chen fei¡¯s shoulder to remind him. chen fei nodded slightly, realizing that the situation with this beast below was about to get serious. ¡°boom!¡± suddenly, the entire swamp exploded, and countless black mud flew in all directions as if the sky had unleashed a black rain. a massive figure rose from beneath the swamp, and as chen fei looked up, he saw an unbelievably large mouthpiece roaring into the sky. around this gigantic mouthpiece were numerous tentacles, not only surrounding the mouth but covering its entire body. it looked like the creature was covered in fur made of these tentacles. at a glance, this creature resembled a giant earthworm but in an enlarged and mutated form. ¡°roar! ii with a roar, the gigantic mouthpiece lunged at chen fei. even before getting close, a nauseating smell overwhelmed him. at this moment, this odor, compared to the earlier foul and sweet scent, made the foul and sweet smell seem somewhat refreshing. ¡°boom!¡± like an earthworm tumbling, an earthquake-like impact occurred at the spot where the earthworm-like creature struck. the ground directly disappeared in that area. some of it was crushed, while another portion ended up inside the creature¡¯s mouthpiece. the sound of grinding emerged as countless gear-like teeth interlocked, and even steel would probably be instantly crushed in this mouth, leaving no possibility for survival. chen fei¡¯s figure appeared in mid-air, looking down at the earthworm-like creature from a higher vantage point. by now, the creature¡¯s exposed body outside the swamp was already tens of meters long, and there was still a part of its body submerged below the swamp¡¯s surface. ¡°get the spirit plant, 1¡¯11 hold it off!¡± chen fei tossed the rat demon into the swamp without hesitation. the rat demon adjusted its posture in mid-air and turned into a black streak, disappearing. the earthworm-like creature seemed to sense something amiss. it was about to capture the rat demon when suddenly a black sword formation enveloped it, and a powerful force pressed down on it. however, compared to the enormous body of the creature, this sudden force field only made it pause for a moment, after which it had no further effect. ¡°boom!¡± sixty sword pearls collided with the creature¡¯s tentacles. the tentacles seemed somewhat fragile, directly shattered by the sword pearls. however, the broken tentacles, as they fell and touched the creature¡¯s body, were absorbed into it. in a matter of moments, those shattered tentacles regenerated, repairing the broken parts and leaving no trace of injury behind. however, the attacks from the sword pearls had clearly infuriated the earthworm-like creature. its massive body suddenly stood upright, and its outer shell began to contract, losing its luster and increasing in hardness instantly. the tentacles, instead of floating around aimlessly, transformed into intricate patterns tightly adhered to the creature¡¯s body surface. a thick, oppressive aura filled the surroundings, making one¡¯s heart tremble uncontrollably. ¡°bang, bang, bang!¡± the sword pearls struck the creature¡¯s body surface, emitting muffled sounds but failing to break through its outer shell. those tentacles turned into patterns, softened upon impact, and absorbed the force. ¡°hiss! ii the gigantic mouthpiece of the earthworm-like creature was aimed at chen fei, and an immense suction force instantly generated, causing flying debris and stones. the soil and trees around chen fei were all pulled toward the creature¡¯s mouthpiece and shredded by the countless sharp teeth within it. ¡°condense!¡± chen fei watched the creature¡¯s mouthpiece and pointed forward with the qianyuan sword. the sixty sword pearls dissipated all at once, transforming into a massive black beam of light, slamming into the creature¡¯s mouthpiece. ¡°boom!¡± the earthworm-like creature¡¯s formidable suction force was directly interrupted, but chen fei¡¯s attack didn¡¯t inflict significant damage to the creature. it was evident that the mouthpiece was the strongest part of the creature¡¯s entire body, and ordinary attacks couldn¡¯t do much against it. ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon¡¯s voice suddenly rang out, and a black shadow flashed. the rat demon landed on chen fei¡¯s shoulder, holding a lotus flower in its hand.. Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: A Remarkable Harvest chapter 303: a remarkable harvest translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation emerging from the mud yet unstained, cleansing in clear waters yet untainted! this lotus flower grows in such an environment, but it is not tainted by any impurities; instead, it exudes an aura of purity and nobility. with a gentle sniff, a refreshing fragrance surrounds the nose, clearing the mind and dispelling the previously lingering stench in the surroundings. ¡°roar!¡± seeing the lotus flower in the hands of the rat demon, the earthworm-like creature suddenly became agitated. the earthworm-like creature had been entirely focused on chen fei earlier, as he had exuded an oppressive aura. although chen fei hadn¡¯t made any moves against it yet, the earthworm-like creature could sense it on some level. what was more crucial was that the rat demon¡¯s aura had disappeared completely during the past moments. consequently, the earthworm-like creature almost instinctively forgot about the rat demon when it saw the lotus flower. now, upon seeing the lotus flower, the earthworm-like creature reacted swiftly, filled with a sense of being deceived, and anger consumed its thoughts. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± chen fei glanced at the earthworm-like creature, and his figure flickered, turning into two phantoms that dashed in opposite directions. the earthworm-like creature was momentarily stunned. the two auras were identical, and the scent of the lotus flower was completely concealed. the earthworm-like creature couldn¡¯t distinguish which phantom held the lotus flower. ¡°buzz!¡± the earthworm-like creature opened its massive mouth, and a silent wave erupted from within it, sweeping towards the two figures. because both figures were moving so fast, the earthworm-like creature had to expand the range of this wave. in combat, power always grows with concentration, and the earthworm-like creature¡¯s lethal move, if completely concentrated in one place, would be unbelievably powerful. however, at this moment, because it couldn¡¯t distinguish which one was the real body, the earthworm-like creature had to diffuse the power of this move. diffusion meant a decrease in power. one of the phantom figures was caught in this wave, struggled for a moment, and then dissipated in place. the other figure revealed chen fei¡¯s true form. chen fei held the qianyuan sword, as if a dragon and elephant roared within him. the qianyuan sword, carrying tremendous force, struck the surrounding wave, instantly dispersing it. ¡°boom!¡± the explosion echoed far and wide. just as the earthworm-like creature was about to direct its attack towards chen fei, it realized that there was no longer any trace of him in that location. at some point, chen fei had disappeared. ¡°roar!¡± the earthworm-like creature, infuriated, extended the latter half of its body from the swamp. surprisingly, this rear section of its body also had a mouthpiece. now, the two mouthpieces in mid-air were howling frantically, and their terrifying cries echoed all around. some disciples from various sects who were active nearby, upon hearing these sounds, were so frightened that they turned and ran away. some individuals with insufficient spiritual cultivation, upon seeing the true form of the earthworm-like creature and feeling its aura, even turned pale. several miles away, chen fei came to a stop, and the clever rat demon handed the lotus flower over to chen fei. chen fei looked at the lotus flower, and a faint smile appeared on his face. the strength of that earthworm-like creature was extremely terrifying. if chen fei were to engage in a direct confrontation with it, it would be hard to determine the outcome. after all, the earthworm-like creature had only revealed a fraction of its abilities. however, chen fei didn¡¯t intend to investigate further. with the cooperation of the rat demon, obtaining this lotus flower was already a tremendous surprise. chen fei moved his fingers slightly, and a lotus leaf descended. he placed it in front of the rat demon, whose dark eyes widened in surprise. the rat demon then took the lotus leaf and swallowed it directly. a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. teamwork was essential to keep the rat demon working diligently. although it had already been subdued by chen fei, some rewards were necessary to motivate it to continue working. in front of the rat demon, chen fei placed the lotus flower into his spatial storage grid. the rat demon watched this scene in astonishment, not understanding how chen fei had accomplished it. chen fei glanced at the rat demon. with the rat demon witnessing such events, it was clear that it would never leave chen fei¡¯s side. ¡°are there any other places with such high-level spiritual plants?¡± chen fei asked in a low voice when the rat demon had absorbed most of the lotus flower¡¯s medicinal power. without the rat demon, even if chen fei suspected that there might be treasures underground, he wouldn¡¯t know how to obtain them. in the end, he might have to fight the earthworm-like creature to the death just to obtain a spiritual material like the lotus flower. but now, with the rat demon as a local guide, everything became much simpler. ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon raised its small head. because of a single lotus leaf, its resistance to chen fei had decreased significantly, and it had become more proactive in searching for spiritual plants. although it was still doing labor, at least this job came with some rewards. the rat demon transformed into a black shadow and rushed forward, with chen fei following closely behind. in less than a few moments, the sound of explosions came from ahead. sharp black sword light flickered in mid-air, and a heavy force field filled the surroundings. faintly, there were even sounds resembling a dragon and an elephant. in the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, chen fei burst out of a cave. shortly after he emerged, the entire cave collapsed dramatically. chen fei looked at the spiritual herbs in his hand, and a smile appeared on his face. that cave was a spider¡¯s den, inhabited by dozens of spiders with colorful skin. even the weakest of them had the strength of a late-first-tier demonic beast. among them was a unique spider queen in the early second tier. using a sea of low-level creatures as a tactic might have some effect for chen fei, but it wasn¡¯t particularly effective. unless the numbers were substantial or one side had a specific advantage over chen fei, they wouldn¡¯t be able to keep him there. however, it was clear that these spiders didn¡¯t possess that capability. the only exception was the rather mysterious spider queen, who had strangely acquired some human-like characteristics. it was unclear if it had consumed a human or if it had evolved in some unusual way. inside the cave, chen fei did indeed discover several human remains, all of which had been sucked dry, leaving nothing but empty husks behind. in the end, chen fei slaughtered all the spiders in the cave. aside from a few demon cores, he also carefully collected their silk sacs. these spider silk threads naturally carried a hint of coldness and could be used to craft spirit attire. chen fei didn¡¯t possess this skill himself, but after leaving the mystic realm, he could easily find someone to craft it for him. spirit attire could greatly enhance one¡¯s defense and, if the properties matched, even augment one¡¯s strength slightly. apart from the demon cores and spider silk, the most important harvest was the spiritual herb in chen fei¡¯s hand, or rather, the spiritual root. the upper half of the herb had already been mostly consumed, leaving only a small sprout. it was evident that these spider spirits treated this spiritual herb as a sustainable food source. they would let the herb grow for a while, then nibble on it, and continue waiting. ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon gazed at the spiritual plant in chen fei¡¯s hand with a hint of longing in its eyes. the rat demon¡¯s strength was not weak, and it could even be considered a king within its territory. flowever, this territory was ultimately small. after it finished devouring the good things within its domain, venturing to other places brought various challenges. it was different from its days of solitary dominance when it was just a first-tier entity. as the mystic realm advanced to the second order, many demonic beasts within had undergone transformations. although the rat demon had also evolved, the kind of dominance it once enjoyed had diminished. this is why, when chen fei used the sap from the strange locust tree to entice the rat demon earlier, it eagerly rushed over. it had been quite some time since the rat demon had tasted good spiritual herbs. with a slight movement of his finger, chen fei allowed a portion of this spiritual plant above its roots to fall into the rat demon¡¯s hand, keeping the root part for himself. the most significant essence of this spiritual plant lay precisely in its roots. now that he had both the lotus flower and this spiritual plant, chen fei could attempt to refine elixirs. of course, not the kind of elixirs with intricate recipes, but rather a simple refinement by chen fei himself. as long as it was more effective than directly consuming them, chen fei saw no disadvantage in doing so. however, chen fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry right now. having just explored two locations, he intended to let the rat demon continue searching for spiritual herbs with him. after all, as time passed, the number of spiritual materials available for collection in the mystic realm would decrease. when it came to the point where there was nothing left to take, that would be the signal for everyone to make a move together. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon tossed the spiritual plant into its mouth with a joyful cry and dashed forward. in the blink of an eye, the duo disappeared from the spot. a gentle breeze brushed through, and the foul stench of the spider demon within the cave gradually wafted out, attracting curious glances from the surrounding area. for an entire day, the rat demon led chen fei on a wild chase across the land. not every destination they reached yielded results. many times, they found that others had already beaten them to the spiritual materials. after all, there were quite a few aperture tempering cultivators participating in this mystic realm exploration, and high-quality spiritual materials were scarce. not every place could be waited for by chen fei, nor could they avoid being discovered by other cultivators; that would be unrealistic. sometimes, when chen fei arrived at a location, he found others already engaged in combat. joining in at such times was often unwelcome. in such situations, chen fei would quietly retreat and let the rat demon lead him to the next location. time was of the essence now. most of the second-tier monsters in the mystic realm were not exceptionally strong, as the time for their breakthrough was set. therefore, they were relatively easy to defeat. of course, there were exceptions, like the earthworm monster. when chen fei encountered particularly challenging situations, several aperture tempering realm cultivators would join forces. not to mention that the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect had superior spirit weapons this time, making it impossible for ordinary monsters to withstand their attacks. from a distance, chen fei saw liao hanqin make his move. although he couldn¡¯t see liao hanqin himself, he could see a sword radiance hovering, and the roars of monsters came to a sudden halt. chen fei kept his distance, avoiding direct encounters with the immortal cloud sword sect disciples. it wasn¡¯t the right time yet. in the twilight, chen fei sat cross-legged in a makeshift cave, forming a sword formation and preparing an alchemical furnace. he carefully placed several spiritual herbs into the furnace. in one day, he had obtained five spiritual herbs that could benefit his mental state, seven high-grade spiritual herbs for his cultivation, and twenty ordinary spiritual herbs. chen fei¡¯s individual harvest may have already surpassed the total gains of the seven disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect. a remarkable harvest! Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Pretentious chapter 304: pretentious translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the pill furnace formed by the sword array circulated gently as chen fei carefully controlled it, responding to every change in the properties of the medicinal herbs. acquiring these spiritual materials had not been easy, and even a slight loss would be significant. today¡¯s gains were so substantial, but it would become increasingly challenging to find more in the future. at most, he might find some ordinary spiritual herbs. in the latter half of today, chen fei often came up empty-handed. ordinary spiritual herbs were still valuable, as they could be used to refine spirit snow pills. however, in comparison, they seemed much cheaper. as time passed, even ordinary spiritual herbs were likely to become scarce. after all, within the mystic realm, aside from dozens of aperture tempering realm cultivators, there were also numerous visceral tempering realm disciples. in less than a quarter of an hour, a rich fragrance wafted through the cave as the pill furnace was opened. due to the simple refinement process, it took relatively little time. with a light touch of his finger, chen fei directly swallowed the medicinal liquid. with the addition of the sap from the strange locust tree, the medicinal liquid was absorbed into chen fei¡¯s abdomen in just a moment. his core soul energy suddenly cleared, and his head began to feel slightly bloated. within his core soul energy, alternating sensations of coldness made his mind sensitive. the thousand threads technique began to operate involuntarily, helping chen fei absorb the medicinal power. an hour later, chen fei opened his eyes and exhaled lightly. when he was in the body refining realm, it took him a full three days to absorb a single dreamlike lotus that wasn¡¯t even complete. now that he had advanced to the aperture tempering realm, these spiritual materials for core soul energy no longer posed any pressure to chen fei. in just an hour, he completed all of the absorption. his core soul energy didn¡¯t skyrocket, but it increased by approximately ten percent, which was enough to increase the number of acupoints he could control by two. chen fei had just refined the medicinal liquid using only one core soul energy spiritual material and a few common spiritual herbs. the remaining four core soul energy spiritual materials, with another growth of about thirty percent, should pose no problem. in other words, after absorbing these spiritual materials, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy would be sufficient to control around thirty acupoints. he wouldn¡¯t need to worry about insufficient core soul energy in the short term. this was the value of the mystic realm; it could save countless hours in just one day. compared to the potential dangers one might encounter, these gains were enough to dispel concerns. after all, cultivation was never without risks. even practicing a technique carried the possibility of going astray, let alone other perils. chen fei didn¡¯t waste any time and continued to refine the medicinal liquid. the things he gained needed to be immediately converted into strength, which was the best choice. this mystic realm was dangerous, and the growth of core soul energy not only increased the number of acupoints he could control but also enhanced his combat power. apart from that, having strong core soul energy allowed for more precise and effortless execution of techniques. after nearly four hours, chen fei swallowed and refined all the core soul energy spiritual herbs. as expected, his core soul energy continued to surge, increasing by more than thirty percent, approaching forty percent. the rapid increase in core soul energy made chen fei¡¯s entire sea of consciousness feel inflated. his entire body also had a floating sensation, which was a side effect of rapidly boosting core soul energy in a short period. fortunately, chen fei only needed a moment to adapt and gradually eliminate this unusual feeling. outside, it was already the darkest moment before dawn. chen fei was ready to refine the other several top-grade spiritual materials as well. these spiritual materials were of extremely high quality. according to chen fei¡¯s estimation, if he were to swallow all of them, he didn¡¯t want to be overly optimistic, but there was a reasonably good chance of opening two or three more acupoints. ¡°hmm?¡± just as he was about to toss the spiritual materials into the pill furnace, chen fei¡¯s hand trembled slightly, and a stone floated in front of him. twin stones could sense each other within a certain distance, and the other one was with feng xiupu. chen fei had been running around all day, and the twin stone had remained silent until now. unexpectedly, it was showing a reaction at this moment. according to the twin stones¡¯ properties, feng xiupu was probably within twenty to thirty miles of chen fei right now. as chen fei was contemplating whether to find feng xiupu now or wait until daylight, he suddenly stood up and looked outside the cave. the night was as dark as ink, and even with the vision of a core soul energy expert, one couldn¡¯t see very far. chen fei hadn¡¯t seen anything; instead, he had sensed it. there had been a fleeting presence of a sharp aura. the distance was too great, and chen fei only had a vague perception. even if it weren¡¯t for the twin stone drawing his attention, he might have ignored the fleeting aura if he were in the middle of refining pills. however, precisely because of the twin stone, chen fei realized that the sharp aura matched feng xiupu¡¯s location. ¡°it seems like the aura of a high-grade spiritual weapon.¡± chen fei frowned. the distance was too far, and the time was too short for him to make a definite judgment. even after concentrating his core soul energy for a while, he couldn¡¯t sense the presence of that aura again. it was as if everything that had just happened was just a figment of chen fei¡¯s imagination. however, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had just surged tonight, and his core soul energy was in an extremely sensitive state. if this sensing was considered a mere illusion, it wouldn¡¯t make much sense. let¡¯s take a look!¡± chen fei pondered for a moment, gathered all the spiritual materials into his spatial grid, and then his figure flickered as he dashed towards the location indicated by the twin stone¡¯s resonance. several dozen miles away. chen fei¡¯s sensing had not been wrong. right now, a battle was erupting here, but the battle¡¯s aura was contained within a radius of about a mile. beyond that, it couldn¡¯t transmit any further. due to the formation, this place was enveloped by a formation that suppressed all aura fluctuations in the surroundings. the formation had no offensive or defensive capabilities; its sole purpose was to conceal any aura fluctuations within its boundaries. chen fei could sense the sharp aura because the formation had just been activated, and because of the sharpness of the high-grade spiritual weapon. of course, chen fei¡¯s recently enhanced core soul energy, which was in an extremely sensitive state, also played a role. all of these factors came together, and through a fortuitous combination of circumstances, chen fei had captured this aura. but if it weren¡¯t for the twin stone¡¯s activity, chen fei wouldn¡¯t have paid much attention even if he had sensed this aura. because the distance was too great, and whatever happened there wouldn¡¯t have any bearing on chen fei. ¡°wu yongzhao, elder liao will soon discover the situation here. when that happens, you won¡¯t be able to escape!¡± zhu zixiang glared at wu yongzhao, who was surrounded by the members of the divine flame sect, and spoke in a low voice. ¡°they won¡¯t discover this place now!¡± wu yongzhao shook his head slightly and said with a smile, ¡°and by the time they do, perhaps they will have already followed in your footsteps!¡± ¡°arrogant!¡± zhu zixiang shouted angrily, channeling his elemental power into the spiritual sword in his hand, causing it to suddenly burst with dazzling light. ¡°everyone, join forces with me to fend off the enemy. elder liao is nearby; he must already be on his way,¡± zhu zixiang exclaimed with fervor. for a moment, everyone was captivated by the brilliance of his spiritual sword. only wu yongzhao sneered and disappeared from the spot. when wu yongzhao reappeared, he was already over a hundred meters away, slashing his sword towards an empty spot. the high-grade spiritual sword emitted a terrifying aura. before the blade even reached its target, the air rippled, and the sharp howling was deafening, as if it intended to tear everything in the vicinity apart. ¡°boom!¡± with a deafening explosion, a figure was sent flying from the void, crashing violently onto the ground. it rolled dozens of times before coming to a stop, and a mouthful of blood spewed out, creating a mist of blood. this figure turned out to be zhu zixiang. when almost everyone was drawn to the brilliance of his spiritual sword, zhu zixiang had already escaped hundreds of meters away in an instant. among those present, only wu yongzhao saw through it, intercepting zhu zixiang and injuring him with a single sword strike. zhu zixiang slapped the ground with both palms, flipped to his feet, and looked at wu yongzhao with incredulity in his eyes. zhu zixiang had never expected that his golden cicada shedding technique would be so easily thwarted by wu yongzhao. with just another moment, zhu zixiang could have distanced himself by another hundred meters, and then he might have had the opportunity to employ other techniques, accelerating his speed to escape completely. but unfortunately, wu yongzhao didn¡¯t give zhu zixiang that chance. ¡°abandoning your own sect members, you folks from the immortal cloud sword sect truly are a bunch of hypocrites,¡± wu yongzhao remarked, shaking his head. he lightly tapped his high-grade spiritual sword with his finger, producing a clear, melodious resonance. the initial sound of the sword was barely audible, but in the blink of an eye, it grew louder and eventually transformed into a resounding toll, resembling the majestic chimes of a great bell. under the influence of this sword resonance, zhu zixiang¡¯s internal organs quivered incessantly. his suppressed injuries suddenly erupted, and a mouthful of congealed blood surged up his throat, only to be forcibly suppressed by zhu zixiang himself. wu yongzhao appeared before zhu zixiang like a phantom, his spiritual sword flashing. zhu zixiang let out an angry shout, activated his cultivation technique, and his face turned blood-red. he swung his longsword at wu yongzhao. ¡°bang!¡± a muffled sound rang out as zhu zixiang involuntarily staggered backward. each step left a depression in the ground. his previously flushed complexion had turned deathly pale. despair filled zhu zixiang¡¯s eyes. in terms of cultivation, wu yongzhao had a slight advantage, and his middle-grade spiritual sword was far inferior. however, with just two simple moves, zhu zixiang was on the brink of severe injury. death might be just a few moves away. the gap in strength between the two sides was nothing like what one would expect between martial artists of the same level. zhu zixiang was in grave danger, and the same applied to the others. in this place, besides zhu zixiang, there was another aperture tempering realm cultivator from the immortal cloud sword sect, ke liangde. when wu yongzhao accused zhu zixiang of abandoning his fellow sect member, he was referring to ke liangde, who was now also the primary target of their coordinated attack. the remaining two were feng xiupu and wei yantao, both from the primordial sword sect. however, in comparison to zhu zixiang and ke liangde, feng xiupu and wei yantao were each dealing with an opponent of their own level, and their situations were still somewhat manageable. but if zhu zixiang were to be slain and ke liangde met the same fate, then feng xiupu and wei yantao would be in imminent peril as well. since the divine flame sect had surrounded and was intent on eliminating these four individuals, they had no intention of allowing any of them to leave and potentially spread the events that had unfolded here.. Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Savage chapter 305: savage translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°spurt!¡± ke liangde spewed out a mouthful of blood. surrounded by two fellow aperture tempering realm cultivator, each of whom had combat power not inferior to his own, and one who was even much stronger, how could he possibly contend? at this moment, ke liangde was in a full defense mode, trying to delay as much time as possible while making his movements as conspicuous as he could. ke liangde hoped that other cultivators might hear the commotion and come to investigate. even if he could hold on until liao hanqin¡¯s arrival, this crisis might be resolved. unfortunately, ke liangde was unaware that this place was already shrouded by a concealing formation, and without special circumstances, any commotion or fluctuation here could not be transmitted outside. without sufficient preparation, how could wu yongzhao make the decision to surround and kill the four people? in this mystic realm, the number of members from the divine flame sect was not advantageous. naturally, they needed thorough preparations before they could truly take action. once they killed the two disciples from the immortal cloud sword sect, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s numbers would be reduced, giving them an advantage and initiative. as for the two disciples from the primordial sword sect, it was unfortunate for them to be following the immortal cloud sword sect. letting them go was out of the question; otherwise, if the information leaked, how would they find another opportunity to surround and kill the immortal cloud sword sect? zhu zixiang¡¯s face became paler and paler, and the blood had thoroughly stained his clothes. the despair in his eyes was almost overflowing. clearly, some time had passed, yet the surroundings remained eerily quiet. no one else had discovered their situation. this was abnormal, but zhu zixiang was powerless to change it. ¡°all!¡± zhu zixiang roared in madness, and the spiritual essence of his spiritual sword instantly surged, increasing its power in an instant. until the very end, zhu zixiang was unwilling to give up. as long as he persisted, there was still a glimmer of hope. not far away, feng xiupu¡¯s face was gloomy. he was mostly on the defensive, with occasional counterattacks. however, even so, feng xiupu was still getting injured. if this trend continued, he estimated that after dozens of moves, he might find himself in a losing position. once that happened, he wouldn¡¯t be far from being killed. therefore, feng xiupu was currently thinking of finding an opportunity to escape from this situation. for the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, zhu zixiang and ke liangde, there was no opportunity left. if any one of them died, it would be the beginning of their total defeat. the difference in strength between the two sides was enormous. wei yantao felt bitter. he didn¡¯t expect that on the first day of entering the mystic realm, he wouldn¡¯t have gained any benefits yet and was already facing death. if he had known, he should have rejected zhu zixiang and ke liangde¡¯s invitation during the day. but now, it was too late to say anything. being caught up in such a situation of being surrounded and hunted down was truly an unprovoked disaster. the air was filled with a sense of despair. there was no visible hope. in the darkness, there was no sound coming from a distance, indicating that the situation here had not leaked out. in the surrounding darkness, like a giant beast, it devoured all hope. a mile away, chen fei¡¯s figure appeared in a mountain hollow, looking at the sporadic flashes in the distance. oddly, there was no sound coming from it, and there was no trace of any aura leaking out. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. it was clear that this place was shrouded by a formation; otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be so silent. the twin stone in chen fei¡¯s arms kept trembling, indicating that feng xiupu was indeed inside. considering the arrangement of such a formation specifically for hunting people, the first thought that crossed chen fei¡¯s mind was the divine flame sect. there must be disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect among them, and feng xiupu was likely caught up in their predicament. carefully, chen fei approached, and faint sounds finally reached his ears. chen fei realized that this formation did not completely seal off sound and aura. as he got closer, the sounds grew louder, and the aura of the formation gradually became more pronounced. chen fei stopped his advance after covering a hundred meters because the edge of this formation was right under his feet. he tested the formation and furrowed his brows slightly. this formation not only absorbed sound and aura fluctuations but also had an alert function. in other words, if any living creature entered, the owner of the formation would immediately become aware of it. ¡°wait for me to enter together, and you lead the person away!¡± chen fei thought for a moment, then pointed forward with his right hand, and the aura of the rat demon on his shoulder suddenly surged, suppressing chen fei¡¯s own aura. ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon intentionally made a low squeak, and chen fei¡¯s figure moved directly into the formation. the rat demon disappeared from his shoulder, transforming into a black light that seamlessly merged into the night. chen fei felt the trembling of the formation and estimated that someone would come to investigate soon. he didn¡¯t have much time. following the guidance of the twin stone, chen fei quickly headed towards feng xiupu¡¯s location. the thousand threads technique, the suppressing dragon elephant technique, and the heart pearl shard¡ªanything chen fei could think of to conceal his aura, he employed them all. in this extreme state of concealment, chen fei managed to silently approach within two hundred meters of the center without being noticed by those inside. however, this was already his limit, any closer, and he would undoubtedly be detected. but once he arrived here, chen fei finally saw the situation unfolding inside. the two disciples from the immortal cloud sword sect were already on the brink of death, and with just a few more moves, they would likely be killed. while feng xiupu continued to defend himself, his prolonged defense was taking a toll on him, and he was severely injured. on the other side, wei yantao¡¯s condition was slightly better than feng xiupu¡¯s, but it was still far from ideal. moreover, once the two disciples from the immortal cloud sword sect were killed, wei yantao and feng xiupu would immediately follow in their footsteps. chen fei¡¯s gaze glanced past feng xiupu and the others and subtly pointed to the hem of wu yongzhao¡¯s robe. he dared not stare directly at wu yongzhao, not even with his peripheral vision, fearing any hint of strangeness would be detected. wu yongzhao was the most highly cultivated cultivator among those present, on par with liao hanqin from the immortal cloud sword sect. he was the kind of expert who was just one step away from breaking through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. with such a person wielding a superior-grade spiritual weapon, ordinary cultivators of the same realm had no hope of resisting. even someone like zhu zixiang, who was nearing the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm himself and had a mid-grade spiritual weapon, was still no match for wu yongzhao. chen fei sensed the mark in the rat demon¡¯s sea of consciousness, gently activated it, and the rat demon¡¯s sharp voice suddenly sounded in the distance. this abrupt sound instantly startled already tense nerves, causing everyone present to pause for a moment. chen fei seized this opportunity. chen fei¡¯s figure turned into a streak of light, rushing toward feng xiupu¡¯s position, and at the same time, his shadow clone appeared, tracing an arc as it lunged from another direction. the sudden appearance of two auras startled the members of the divine flame sect. however, when they saw chen fei¡¯s appearance and searched the surroundings, finding no other cultivators, their initial surprise was alleviated somewhat. another aperture tempering realm cultivator, and a relatively new one at that, would not significantly impact the overall situation. it would merely mean one more casualty later. within a span of a few steps, chen fei covered the two-hundred-meter distance and stood in front of feng xiupu. the qianyuan sword in chen fei¡¯s hand swept horizontally, blocking the weapon of a divine flame sect member in front of him. chen fei didn¡¯t use his full strength, as doing so would draw too much attention, and he was concerned that wu yongzhao might charge over immediately. feng xiupu understood chen fei¡¯s intention instantly and used all his strength to thrust a sword towards ning yongfei. ning yongfei¡¯s expression changed slightly. he had already gained the upper hand, but chen fei¡¯s sudden appearance disrupted his attack rhythm. regardless of whether chen fei had just broken through or not, he was still an aperture tempering realm cultivator. trying to maintain an advantage in a one-on-two situation was already extremely challenging. ning yongfei chose not to rush ahead but instead retreated. the overall situation was set, so ning yongfei naturally preferred a more stable approach. meanwhile, not far away, wei yantao suddenly shouted loudly, his aura surging dramatically. the spiritual sword in his hand trembled violently. with a single strike, wei yantao forced his opponent back several steps, then swiftly approached feng xiupu¡¯s position. evidently, chen fei¡¯s appearance had given wei yantao a glimmer of hope. he was willing to suffer some damage to his acupoints and spiritual sword to gain this momentary opportunity. chen fei grabbed feng xiupu¡¯s shoulder, his figure flickering, and both of them arrived in front of wei yantao. chen fei¡¯s other hand grabbed wei yantao, then they rushed frantically towards the periphery. using his utmost speed, chen fei unleashed the ¡± soaring heaven technique¡±, causing the three of them to blur and disappear from their original location. feng xiupu was severely injured, and wei yantao¡¯s recent desperate struggle had left him in a similar state as feng xiupu. the members of the immortal cloud sword sect, zhu zixiang and ke liangde, were on the brink of death. on the other hand, the divine flame sect¡¯s five members were unscathed, and they even had a formation expert outside. in this situation, there was no way chen fei would stay. ¡°chase!¡± wu yongzhao¡¯s brow furrowed as he reacted. the events that had just transpired occurred in the blink of an eye. before they could intervene, the three individuals had disappeared from sight. it was completely unexpected that chen fei would exhibit such a level of speed, catching them off guard. however, chen fei¡¯s current speed was slightly affected by carrying two additional people. it wasn¡¯t that feng xiupu and the others were particularly heavy; it was the nature of their aperture tempering realm¡¯s body techniques. these techniques relied on the flow of elemental energy and the borrowing of heaven and earth vital energy. this was different from body techniques used in the body refining realm. therefore, having two more people disrupted the coordination of their body techniques with elemental energy. chen fei¡¯s speed wasn¡¯t as fast as before, but it was still significantly better than an ordinary aperture tempering realm cultivator in the early stages. ¡°good!¡± dong xiuzhi left ke liangde behind, and a radiant light burst from his waist. dong xiuzhi¡¯s body seemed to float lightly, and with a slight tap of his right foot, he vanished from sight. dong xiuzhi, the strongest cultivator present apart from wu yongzhao, had been equipped with a special spiritual weapon by the divine flame sect to compensate for his shortcomings in body techniques, especially after the loss of many aperture tempering realm cultivators in the sect. wu yongzhao glanced at ning yongfei, and ning yongfei understood. he followed closely behind dong xiuzhi. although he couldn¡¯t match dong xiuzhi¡¯s speed, as long as dong xiuzhi engaged chen fei, he could catch up in no time. dong xiuzhi fixed his gaze on chen fei, a wicked smile curling at the corners of his mouth. the last time they tried to intercept chen fei, it had ended in failure as he managed to escape. now, they couldn¡¯t believe their luck at having another opportunity. the last time, chen fei had escaped using his body techniques, but dong xiuzhi wouldn¡¯t give him a chance this time. with several figures in pursuit, they quickly covered a distance of over twenty miles. chen fei was gradually caught up to by dong xiuzhi. feeling dong xiuzhi¡¯s presence behind him, wei yantao¡¯s hope, which had just surfaced, began to fade. ¡°put me down. i¡¯ll try to stop him. otherwise, none of us will be able to escape!¡± wei yantao hesitated for a moment and spoke in a solemn tone. ¡°no need!¡± chen fei, not sensing wu yongzhao¡¯s pursuit, leaped onto a large rock, coming to a halt. he turned to face dong xiuzhi. ¡°not running anymore?¡± dong xiuzhi¡¯s face twisted into a savage grin.. Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Opening the Life Gate chapter 306: opening the life gate translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°let¡¯s attack together!¡± wei yantao stared at dong xiuzhi, tightening his grip on the spiritual sword in his hand. dong xiuzhi, upon hearing wei yantao¡¯s words, revealed a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth. if wei yantao and feng xiupu were still in good condition, a three-on-one situation would indeed be somewhat different. however, both feng xiupu and wei yantao were heavily injured at the moment. whether they could retain even thirty percent of their combat strength was a significant question. as for chen fei, his agility was indeed outstanding, much stronger than the last time they met. last time, it was also because of his agility that he managed to escape from dong xiuzhi. but by now, dong xiuzhi had already made up for this weakness. if chen fei were to escape alone, there might be a chance. however, thinking about continuing to escape with two burdens was wishful thinking. feng xiupu turned to look at chen fei, his eyes filled with concern. chen fei was very powerful and shouldn¡¯t be underestimated, especially considering he had seen chen fei¡¯s strength when he killed three senior cultivators from the long rainbow sect. however, feng xiupu had never truly witnessed that scene. as for dong xiuzhi, he was close to the pinnacle of the early-stage aperture tempering realm. in terms of cultivation, he wasn¡¯t much inferior to wu yongzhao and liao hanqin. the only difference was that he didn¡¯t belong to the main lineage of the divine flame sect, so he wielded a mid-grade spiritual sword instead of a top-grade spiritual weapon. cultivation at the peak of the early-stage aperture tempering realm, combined with a mid-grade spiritual sword, such a setup, while not claiming invincibility among early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators, is definitely beyond what an ordinary early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator can match. it was precisely because of this level of strength that wu yongzhao had sent dong xiuzhi alone to chase after chen fei, while ning yongfei, a few miles away, served as an additional layer of security. wei yantao took a deep breath, about to rush towards dong xiuzhi, when suddenly a hand blocked him. wei yantao looked at chen fei with some confusion. ¡°rest for a moment, i¡¯ll be right back!¡± chen fei¡¯s words dropped, and his figure turned into a blur, disappearing from the spot. when he reappeared, he was already in front of dong xiuzhi, and his qianyuan sword was now filled with dense black elemental energy. wei yantao hadn¡¯t fully processed chen fei¡¯s words when he saw chen fei charging ahead alone. wei yantao instinctively looked at feng xiupu, his mind momentarily struggling to keep up. ¡°hahaha, you¡¯re here!¡± dong xiuzhi, upon seeing chen fei approaching alone, couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. arrogant and self-assured, chen fei¡¯s talent was unquestionable, even to dong xiuzhi, who considered it visibly extraordinary. dong xiuzhi might admit that he lagged behind chen fei in terms of talent, but so what? no matter how strong one¡¯s talent, it still required time to manifest. currently, time was on his side. he had practiced for decades longer than chen fei, and those decades were his greatest advantage! with a single strike, chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword emitted a black light. upon closer inspection, one would notice sixty sword pearls flashing within it. the zhongyuan sword formation didn¡¯t necessarily have to be deployed in its entirety. if one had a high level of comprehension of the technique and strong control, they could condense the sword formation directly onto the blade. under a single sword strike, all the power converged. except for the lack of an encircling effect, the concentrated power of the sword formation made it even stronger. wu yongzhao was still over twenty miles away, and the two members of the immortal cloud sword sect were likely dead by now. the remaining members of the divine flame sect could charge over at any moment. so, facing dong xiuzhi, what chen fei needed was to subdue him. ¡°roar!¡± a sound resembling the roar of a dragon and elephant echoed behind chen fei. the speed of the qianyuan sword¡¯s thrust increased once again, and a ferocious and chilling aura instantly spread in all directions. dong xiuzhi, who had been laughing heartily, couldn¡¯t help but freeze as chen fei executed this strike. his consciousness in his sea of knowledge was frantically sounding alarms. this strike possessed unparalleled power. in dong xiuzhi¡¯s eyes at this moment, it was as if a towering peak was pressing down on him, reaching the heavens and the earth. the surrounding air had solidified, making even the slightest movement seem extremely difficult. chen fei had broken through to the aperture tempering realm two years ago. how could he possess such formidable combat power? when the three of them had surrounded chen fei initially, his performance had been extravagant enough, and he had even sent one of them flying with a single strike. but now, at this moment, compared to back then, chen fei¡¯s strength had once again skyrocketed. no matter how astonishing his talent and aptitude were, they still required time. how could chen fei achieve this in such a short period? and what about resources? the resources from the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t possibly have supplied chen fei to this extent! ¡°defense!¡± dong xiuzhi couldn¡¯t comprehend it, but his body had already reacted. the radiance of his middle-grade spiritual sword flowed, causing dong xiuzhi¡¯s aura to suddenly surge. a middle-grade spiritual weapon, compared to a lower-grade spiritual weapon, was undoubtedly much more powerful. regardless of other attributes, with a simple and straightforward calculation, a middle-grade spiritual weapon could increase the power of an aperture tempering realm cultivator by nearly five acupoints. therefore, dong xiuzhi, wielding a middle-grade spiritual weapon, had reached the standard of the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm in terms of the number of acupoints alone, even if he lacked the integrated power of thirty-six acupoints of a mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. ¡°boom!¡± two spiritual swords clashed together, and a violent shockwave radiated outwards from the point of impact. ¡°puff!¡± in just an instant of stalemate, a spray of blood mist suddenly burst from dong xiuzhi¡¯s mouth. he couldn¡¯t control his own body and involuntarily staggered backward. even though dong xiuzhi had chosen a defensive stance as soon as he realized something was wrong, the power contained in chen fei¡¯s strike was too overwhelming. it was so overwhelming that even if dong xiuzhi fought desperately to resist, he still couldn¡¯t stop such force. far in the distance, wei yantao widened his eyes. after witnessing chen fei¡¯s incredible display of power when he flew from a distance to stand before dong xiuzhi and deliver that one strike, wei yantao¡¯s expression transformed into one of astonishment. seeing dong xiuzhi spit out blood and retreat, it only made wei yantao¡¯s eyes widen further. wei yantao began to wonder if he was experiencing an illusion. countless thoughts in his mind were in sync with dong xiuzhi¡¯s incredulity. the question that echoed in their minds was how chen fei could exhibit such combat power. a mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, armed with a middle-grade spiritual sword, was sent staggering back with a single strike by a martial artist who had only entered the aperture tempering realm two years ago. no matter how you looked at it, this scene was nothing short of surreal. wei yantao instinctively turned to look at feng xiupu and noticed that feng xiupu¡¯s expression was also filled with surprise, though not as exaggerated as wei yantao¡¯s. feng xiupu was well aware that chen fei was already powerful, but that strength had undeniably grown significantly now. compared to when chen fei single-handedly defeated three aperture tempering realm cultivators from the long rainbow sect, injuring dong xiuzhi with a single sword strike seemed much more difficult. yet chen fei had accomplished it, which meant that since that incident, chen fei¡¯s progress had not slowed down in the slightest. instead, it continued to increase at an extremely exaggerated rate. in the practice of cultivation techniques, it was commonly understood that the initial stages were easier, and it became progressively harder as one advanced. when a cultivator reached a certain level of strength, every bit of progress required tremendous effort and hardship. even with such dedication, there was no guarantee that the effort would yield results. this was true for the body refining realm, and even more so for the aperture tempering realm. the rate of improvement in one¡¯s strength would gradually slow down and might even come to a complete halt in the end. chen fei, with his exceptional insight, had been foreseen by feng xiupu early on. however, feng xiupu had not anticipated that chen fei would exceed his estimation of a ceiling for improvement. in chen fei¡¯s case, that ceiling was clearly underestimated. chen fei remained expressionless, taking another step forward. the qianyuan sword was once again raised, and the speed at which the sixty sword pearls on its blade rotated continued to increase. the power of the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword¡¯s fusion caused the spirit of the qianyuan sword to tremble incessantly. ¡°open!¡± dong xiuzhi roared madly, and the speed at which the techniques circulated within his body instantly soared to the extreme. it was as if a sealed point had been unlocked, and dong xiuzhi¡¯s aura increased once more. opening the life gate! dong xiuzhi would never resort to this particular technique unless it was absolutely necessary, as it would cause a significant depletion of the essence within his body. t his depletion would render him unable to cultivate for five years, leaving him in a state of continuous weakness during that time. his combat abilities would be greatly diminished, and he might even experience a regression in cultivation if he didn¡¯t properly nurture his body. for someone aspiring to achieve higher levels of cultivation technique proficiency, five years was a cruelly long period. dong xiuzhi was currently at the peak of the aperture tempering realm, on the verge of breaking through to the mid-stage. opening the life gate now would signify that he couldn¡¯t progress for the next five years, missing the best opportunity for advancement. whether he could break through again after that was uncertain. however, when facing chen fei, dong xiuzhi had no other choice. if he didn¡¯t open the life gate, he would die. he was acutely aware of this fact. the spirited pursuit he had initially felt had vanished, and now dong xiuzhi¡¯s sole thought was to escape chen fei¡¯s grasp. holding on against this one sword strike and then using his body technique and spiritual weapon to distance himself dong xiuzhi believed he still had a chance. he just needed to withstand this one strike. feeling dong xiuzhi¡¯s aura once again intensify, chen fei was somewhat surprised. but as a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm, having life-saving techniques was nothing out of the ordinary. dong xiuzhi might have had a chance against others, but facing chen fei, there was no possibility. ¡°whoosh!¡± on the qianyuan sword, the sixty sword pearls suddenly divided, refining into threads of swords. countless sword threads appeared on the sword¡¯s body, densely wrapping around it. these intricate threads made the sword body layers upon layers, rendering the individual threads invisible. all that could be sensed was the violent vibration of the air around the qianyuan sword. within his sea of consciousness, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy took on the form of a dragon and elephant, driven by a peculiar frequency that influenced his physical body. his blood flowed like mercury, and chen fei¡¯s body trembled ever so slightly. although his physical appearance remained the same, at a glance, he seemed to transform into a colossal titan of the heavens. ¡°boom!¡± the qianyuan sword clashed with dong xiuzhi¡¯s spiritual sword, causing dong xiuzhi¡¯s arm to tremble violently. in the next moment, the qianyuan sword pressed down on dong xiuzhi¡¯s spiritual sword, both of them striking dong xiuzhi¡¯s chest simultaneously. flesh, blood, and bones shattered one by one, with no resistance possible. despair filled dong xiuzhi¡¯s eyes. he had a chance to escape as long as he blocked one more strike, but unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t withstand this strike. ¡°crash! ii the qianyuan sword swept through dong xiuzhi, then struck the ground. the earth trembled wildly, creating a massive rift that extended forward. amidst the blood mist, chen fei¡¯s hair danced in the wind. he gazed ahead, and in the distance, a figure appeared ¨C it was ning yongfei, who had followed closely behind.. Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Diverging the Troubles chapter 307: diverging the troubles translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation wei yantao¡¯s eyes weren¡¯t just wide; they were practically bulging out of their sockets. zhu zixiang from the immortal cloud sword sect had a cultivation level almost on par with dong xiuzhi. he also wielded a medium-grade spiritual weapon and possessed superior cultivation techniques compared to dong xiuzhi. however, he had been thoroughly defeated by wu yongzhao. chen fei had killed dong xiuzhi with just two strikes. his strength was comparable to wu yongzhao¡¯s, and even if there was a slight difference, it was negligible. considering that wu yongzhao was only one step away from breaking into the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm and wielded a top-grade spiritual weapon, ordinary early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t withstand him for long. yet, chen fei had displayed such astonishing combat power. in a mere two years since his breakthrough, chen fei had progressed as if he had experienced twenty years. ¡°wait for me,¡± chen fei said as he flashed toward ning yongfei. since he had already killed dong xiuzhi, he couldn¡¯t let ning yongfei escape either. only by doing so could they ultimately shift the blame onto the immortal cloud sword sect. watching chen fei¡¯s retreating figure, feng xiupu considered giving a word of caution but quickly dismissed the idea. after witnessing chen fei¡¯s combat prowess, he knew that chen fei didn¡¯t need to be cautious when facing someone like ning yongfei, who was far inferior to dong xiuzhi. it was ning yongfei who needed to be cautious. ning yongfei stood on a boulder, his graceful figure swaying as he suddenly sensed something. he looked ahead and spotted a figure rapidly approaching. ning yongfei furrowed his brows as he looked closer and realized it was chen fei from the primordial sword sect. dong xiuzhi had been pursuing chen fei and his companions, so why was chen fei charging at him alone? dong xiuzhi must have encountered an unexpected situation. could it be that disciples from other sects had appeared nearby? were the fluctuations he sensed moments ago indicative of a battle between them? ning yongfei involuntarily halted his movements. if indeed disciples from other sects, even those from the immortal cloud sword sect, had shown up, things could get complicated. chen fei¡¯s intention to engage him seemed to be an attempt to keep him occupied while awaiting reinforcements from other sects. with this thought in mind, ning yongfei abruptly stopped in his tracks, planted his right foot firmly on the ground, reversed his direction, and hurried back. he needed to inform wu yongzhao of the situation here to prepare for any retaliation from the immortal cloud sword sect later. as for dong xiuzhi, ning yongfei believed that as long as it wasn¡¯t liao hanqin personally coming after him, dong xiuzhi could definitely save his own life without his help. he didn¡¯t need to worry too much about that. ning yongfei had only covered a short distance when his expression turned ugly. chen fei had caught up to him. just moments ago, the two of them were still quite far apart. without the hindrance of feng xiupu and wei yantao, chen fei¡¯s display of speed had truly astonished ning yongfei. this level of talent in cultivation techniques was simply inconceivable. in just a few breaths, chen fei¡¯s presence had already caught up to him from behind. ning yongfei¡¯s entire body surged with elemental energy, and like a whirling spear, he flipped his body and thrust his long sword. a stunning sword technique burst forth, concentrating elemental energy at a single point. ¡°get lost!¡± ning yongfei shouted explosively as the sharp intent of his sword bore down on chen fei¡¯s spiritual consciousness. he wanted to make chen fei understand that trying to hold him back and waiting for others to join and surround him would come at a cost. chen fei remained expressionless as the sword intent from ning yongfei struck him, having no effect on him whatsoever. the black light on the qianyuan sword surged, and the sixty sword pearls resonated with each other. amidst the roaring of the dragon and elephant, chen fei brought down his sword. ning yongfei¡¯s face instantly paled, and he tried to retreat, but it was already too late. with a resounding ¡°boom,¡± the sound echoed throughout the surroundings, accompanied by a strong scent of blood. over a mile away, wei yantao was filled with excitement, unable to calm himself down. on the other hand, feng xiupu, who was sitting next to him, had already crossed his legs on the ground, taking medicine to heal the injuries in his body. wei yantao heard faint movements coming from a distance and widened his eyes as he looked ahead. however, in the darkness of the night and the distance separating them, he couldn¡¯t see anything. ¡°how did your disciple cultivate like this?¡± wei yantao finally couldn¡¯t bear it and sat down across from feng xiupu, asking in a low voice. although feng xiupu had been surprised earlier, he had already anticipated part of it. unlike wei yantao, who was left speechless by chen fei¡¯s strength. ¡°he has natural talent, so he cultivates faster,¡± feng xiupu replied with a slight smile. regardless of how chen fei¡¯s strength changed, there was one thing that remained constant: chen fei was his disciple. when chen fei broke through the aperture tempering realm back then, it had already left others envious and filled many with admiration. and now, after two years have passed, chen fei has surpassed his predecessors. as chen fei¡¯s master, feng xiupu can only feel prouder and prouder. upon hearing feng xiupu¡¯s words, wei yantao rolled his eyes. this answer was essentially no answer at all. wei yantao certainly understood that having good talent meant faster progress in cultivation, but the speed of progress seemed a bit too fast. back when they were at the long rainbow sect¡¯s gate, wei yantao had witnessed chen fei¡¯s competition with shen tucang. at the time, he thought that chen fei¡¯s talent was exceptional, surpassing even shen tucang. now, looking back, it was clear that chen fei had held back during that competition. if chen fei had truly gone all out, defeating shen tucang would have been child¡¯s play. ¡°chen fei is back,¡± feng xiupu suddenly said as he turned to look. indeed, a figure was returning at an incredible speed, and it was chen fei. ¡°did you kill him?¡± wei yantao asked as he sensed a hint of blood on chen fei. ¡°i did,¡± chen fei nodded. not only did he kill him, but he also obtained a few things. it wasn¡¯t much ¨C some elemental stones, a few elixirs, and the spiritual sword from ning yongfei. ¡°good, well done!¡± wei yantao couldn¡¯t help but grin. chen fei turned to look at dong xiuzhi¡¯s lifeless body, searched it briefly, and found some elemental stones and elixirs. their quantities were not significant. however, the real treasures were a pearl-shaped spiritual tool from dong xiuzhi¡¯s possession and the mid-grade spiritual sword. this mid-grade spiritual sword had suffered some damage in the hands of dong xiuzhi, but due to the short duration of use, it still maintained its status as a mid-grade spiritual weapon. just this sword alone, if put up for sale, would require a significant number of elemental stones to acquire. however, spiritual weapons from the divine flame sect were probably not something anyone dared to sell within immortal cloud city, as it would surely invite trouble. ¡°i¡¯ll hide these items in a safe place, just give me a moment,¡± chen fei said, glancing back at feng xiupu and wei yantao before disappearing from sight. he sprinted for over a mile and then found shelter in a thicket. after a brief moment, chen fei emerged, having stashed all the spoils in his spatial storage. chen fei had no intention of selling either ning yongfei¡¯s low-grade spiritual sword or dong xiuzhi¡¯s mid-grade spiritual sword. the deaths of these two individuals should not be traced back to chen fei or the primordial sword sect, or else they would incur the wrath of the divine flame sect. ¡°the blame for the deaths of these two individuals must be shifted onto the immortal cloud sword sect,¡± chen fei stated as he returned to the two men, feng xiupu looking at him with a solemn expression. ¡°blame it on liao hanqin, and the members of the divine flame sect won¡¯t believe you killed dong xiuzhi,¡± wei yantao added. chen fei nodded. with dong xiuzhi and ning yongfei both dead, there were no witnesses. most outsiders would find it hard to believe that chen fei, who had only recently broken through two years ago, could have taken on and killed two individuals. this was a hidden move and also a mindset. ¡°i encountered liao hanqin during the day, not far from here. let¡¯s try to find him now!¡± chen fei briefly explained the daytime situation, and the three of them quickly reached a consensus. they decided to take advantage of the information gap between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect, making the divine flame sect believe that dong xiuzhi was killed by members of the immortal cloud sword sect. wu yongzhao couldn¡¯t confront liao hanqin directly because there was no trust between the two parties. anything they said would be considered false by the other side. moreover, they might not even talk before resorting to violence. erasing the traces at the scene, chen fei led feng xiupu and wei yantao to the location where he had encountered liao hanqin during the day. in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, chen fei arrived at the location where he had sensed the sword intent during the day but found no one. the three of them discussed briefly and decided to split up and search in three different directions. it didn¡¯t take long for chen fei to sense a sharp aura resonating in mid-air. surprisingly, liao hanqin had revealed his location, drawing the attention of those who sensed it. chen fei turned back, retrieved feng xiupu and wei yantao, and the three of them found liao hanqin. ¡°people from the divine flame sect have appeared in the mystic realm?¡± liao hanqin stood up abruptly, and his spirit sword at his waist trembled with his emotions, sending a chilling aura throughout the cave. the other members of the immortal cloud sword sect in the cave also had serious expressions. ¡°we were the ones who were injured by the divine flame sect members. fortunately, we managed to escape quickly, or we would have been trapped there,¡± wei yantao sighed, speaking with sincerity. if it weren¡¯t for chen fei pulling them away, they might have been stranded there forever. ¡°tell me in detail about everything you encountered with the divine flame sect,¡± liao hanqin ordered while sensing the weakened auras of feng xiupu and wei yantao. ¡®at that time, it seemed like the divine flame sect members were still besieging others. should we go and check?¡± feng xiupu suggested in a low voice. liao hanqin¡¯s expression changed slightly, thinking about the fellow sect members they hadn¡¯t encountered during the day. if you were to ask who the divine flame sect would most want to kill upon entering the mystic realm, it would undoubtedly be the immortal cloud sword sect. ¡°lead the way!¡± liao hanqin commanded in a hushed tone. several dozen miles away, dong xiuzhi and ning yongfei had not returned, making the four members of the divine flame sect, who were cleaning up the scene, realize that something was amiss. following the direction dong xiuzhi had left earlier, the four of them searched outward. however, after searching for a while, their pace slowed down. after all, more than twenty miles away, chen fei had deliberately taken a detour and did not run in a straight line. after spending a considerable amount of time, the four of them finally reached the two battle sites. ¡°the duration of the battles was very short, and it wasn¡¯t an ambush,¡± wu yongzhao observed as he looked at the scene. he furrowed his brow, and a faint scent of blood hung in the air. it was likely that dong xiuzhi and ning yongfei were already dead. the first person who came to wu yongzhao¡¯s mind as the one capable of killing dong xiuzhi in such a short time was liao hanqin. suddenly, wu yongzhao turned his gaze to the east, where several auras of the aperture tempering realm had appeared and were heading their way.. Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Edge chapter 308: edge translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation spiritual eye technique! a glint flashed in wu yongzhao¡¯s pupils, and through his eyes, the distant scene rapidly zoomed in. he saw liao hanqin and the several members of the previous primordial sword sect. several thoughts crossed wu yongzhao¡¯s mind. his earlier suspicions were confirmed; dong xiuzhi and the other person had indeed been killed by liao hanqin. otherwise, the three members of the primordial sword sect would not have survived. however, there were still a few unresolved issues, but now they seemed unimportant. the plan to quietly nibble away at the forces of the immortal cloud sword sect had failed since they had been discovered. a single wrong move had made their situation extremely difficult, if not an outright defeat. as if sensing the intrusion, liao hanqin¡¯s gaze suddenly clashed with wu yongzhao¡¯s spiritual eye technique, and wu yongzhao¡¯s eyes narrowed as his technique was immediately broken. ¡°split up! 1¡¯11 hold off liao hanqin!¡± wu yongzhao turned to the others, then sprinted away. he could escape, but the others would likely be caught by liao hanqin and killed one by one. only by delaying liao hanqin for a moment could the others have a chance to survive. ¡°agreed!¡± the three remaining members of the divine flame sect exchanged glances, and with swift movements, they headed in different directions. this way, even if they were pursued, they could avoid being caught all at once. wu yongzhao stood still, waiting to get a clear view of liao hanqin and his companions. at that moment, his spiritual sword in hand suddenly emitted an intense aura, and his sword intent soared, filling the surroundings. the group of people charging toward them sensed this aura and involuntarily slowed down, except for liao hanqin, who maintained his speed and headed straight for wu yongzhao. * *clang! liao hanqin¡¯s spiritual sword at his waist leaped into his hand with a sword¡¯s cry, forcefully suppressing wu yongzhao¡¯s momentum. within a radius of several hundred meters, their auras clashed and competed fiercely as they approached each other. their cultivation levels were similar, both on the verge of breaking into the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. their cultivation technique proficiency was also quite comparable, as the history between the divine flame sect and the immortal cloud sword sect dated back a long time. what was crucial was that both of them wielded top-grade spiritual swords. their battle was like the clash of two evenly matched opponents, making it difficult to determine a clear winner through ordinary sparring. only a life-and-death struggle could possibly decide the outcome. ¡°liao hanqin, i¡¯ve heard of your reputation for a long time. this place is a bit cramped. how about we find a better location to see how good immortal cloud¡¯s swordsmanship really is?¡± wu yongzhao laughed loudly, leaped into action, and headed in a different direction, seemingly trying to outflank the others from behind. ¡°you go after the others!¡± liao hanqin¡¯s brows furrowed slightly; wu yongzhao was forcing him to stay behind. if he pursued the others, wu yongzhao could easily circle around and attack from behind. here, besides him, none of the others would be a match for wu yongzhao. ¡°understood!¡± liao hanqin¡¯s group, including liao hanqin himself, consisted of a total of five people. currently, they were split into pairs, each pair chasing after a member of the divine flame sect. chen fei and his two companions followed the group with fewer people and continued to pursue ahead. however, the others didn¡¯t have high expectations for them. two of them were severely injured, and chen fei had only recently broken through to the early aperture tempering realm. as they chased for some distance, chen fei¡¯s group didn¡¯t slack off, always keeping pace with the immortal cloud sword sect. however, they had lost a bit of an advantage and eventually lost track of the divine flame sect member they were chasing. chen fei stood still and looked back at the location where liao hanqin and wu yongzhao were dueling. it was getting distant, and their senses were becoming blurry. they could only vaguely sense the aura of top-grade spiritual weapons and the surging elemental forces of liao hanqin and wu yongzhao. chen fei now had twenty acupoints open, which in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm was already quite impressive. even if they weren¡¯t compared to independent cultivators, within various sects, they were considered experienced cultivators at the early aperture tempering realm. however, when compared to liao hanqin and wu yongzhao, who were on the verge of breaking through, chen fei¡¯s cultivation was undeniably much weaker. moreover, the power of top-grade spiritual weapons gave liao hanqin and wu yongzhao the strength of a mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. the only way chen fei could compensate for this disadvantage was his level of understanding of cultivation techniques and the immense strength bestowed by the suppressing dragon elephant. an hour later, everyone regrouped. the three members of the divine flame sect had successfully eluded capture and were not pursued. similarly, wu yongzhao had not been detained by liao hanqin. since their strengths were evenly matched, wu yongzhao had no intention of engaging in a life-and-death struggle with liao hanqin. he seized an opportunity to escape, and liao hanqin did not insist on keeping him. ¡°senior brother liao, what should we do now?¡± the others looked to liao hanqin for guidance. liao hanqin furrowed his brows. what he was most concerned about now was the fate of the aperture tempering realm disciples from their sect. wu yongzhao¡¯s strength was beyond what the other disciples could handle. if they encountered him, their chances of survival were slim. ¡°search the area and see if there are any traces,¡± liao hanqin said with a deep voice after some consideration. after the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the group found two places where battles had occurred. however, the remnants of these battles were so mixed that it was difficult to determine who had fought there. at most, they could discern that the battles had been short-lived, indicating that the strength of the parties involved was on vastly different levels. everyone couldn¡¯t help but think of wu yongzhao, who seemed to be in a league of his own when compared to other early aperture tempering relam cultivators. liao hanqin¡¯s expression grew increasingly grave. although they had limited information to work with, the few clues they had pointed unmistakably in one direction. two hours later, in a newly discovered cave, chen fei and his two companions sat cross-legged. meanwhile, feng xiupu and wei yantao were both in meditation, healing their injuries. their injuries were actually quite severe from a night of strenuous activity, and they had been pushing through the pain. now that they finally had some time to rest, both of them immediately started channeling their cultivation techniques to mend their injuries. the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect were in another cave nearby, discussing their plans for the next steps in the mystic realm. the appearance of the divine flame sect had disrupted all their previous plans. outside, the sky was gradually brightening. chen fei slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calm. the plan to shift blame onto the immortal cloud sword sect had been successful. since the moment liao hanqin and wu yongzhao encountered each other, the outcome had been largely determined. the plan was not intricate, but due to the relentless conflict between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect, the execution of the plan became straightforward. feng xiupu and wei yantao gradually regained consciousness, and their injuries had finally stabilized, alleviating concerns of further deterioration. however, a complete recovery would likely take a considerable amount of time. in their current condition, it was evidently unsuitable to continue staying within the mystic realm. if another fierce battle occurred, their injuries would inevitably worsen, and they might even lose their lives. ¡°the mystic realm can¡¯t be opened anymore?¡± wei yantao asked with some surprise about the location of the mystic realm¡¯s exit. the mystic realm usually had a one-month cycle for opening and closing, but it could be temporarily opened in emergencies. ¡°it seems to be related to how the divine flame sect¡¯s members entered. the rules of the mystic realm seem to have changed,¡± liao hanqin said with a slight frown. he had initially intended to inform the others about the situation inside the mystic realm and even send reinforcements to hunt down wu yongzhao and his group. however, unexpectedly, the mystic realm couldn¡¯t be opened again. ¡°can it be opened in a month?¡± feng xiupu inquired. n it can be opened in a month,¡± liao hanqin nodded. but having the entrance and exit times fixed could introduce many uncertainties. unable to leave, chen fei could only take feng xiupu and wei yantao to find the other members of the immortal cloud sword sect. fortunately, after some inquiries, the three of them found ren zhongyang by a lakeside. ¡°how did the two of you get injured?¡± ren zhongyang¡¯s face changed when he saw feng xiupu and wei yantao. such severe injuries were quite rare. ¡°i almost didn¡¯t make it due to the divine flame sect¡¯s attack,¡± wei yantao sighed. ¡°the divine flame sect is also in the mystic realm?¡± ren zhongyang furrowed his brow. ¡°a fair number of them came. we initially wanted to exit the mystic realm directly, but we found that the rules of the mystic realm had changed. we can only wait for a month for the exit to open,¡± feng xiupu explained, shaking his head. ren zhongyang¡¯s frown deepened. it seemed there was hardly any good news. ren zhongyang already had two elders from the primordial sword sect by his side, and with chen fei¡¯s group joining him, the team had suddenly grown in numbers. this allowed feng xiupu and wei yantao to recuperate with a sense of security, knowing that there were enough people to look out for each other. on the other hand, liao hanqin couldn¡¯t transmit messages outside the mystic realm. he began organizing various sects within the mystic realm to search for the whereabouts of the divine flame sect members. however, for some reason, whether due to the mystic realm¡¯s vastness or other factors, after several days, it seemed as though the divine flame sect members had vanished without a trace. despite their intensive search, they found no signs of them. this relentless search eventually confirmed liao hanqin¡¯s suspicions about zhu zixiang and the others being killed by the divine flame sect. this realization brought both sorrow and anger to liao hanqin. however, no matter how they searched, they couldn¡¯t find the divine flame sect members. many people began to cast suspicious glances toward the half-bottle mountain. in the mystic realm, every location had been searched except for the half-bottle mountain. the unsettling aura emanating from it discouraged some of the body refining realm disciples from approaching. hence, it was inadvertently overlooked during the search. compared to the body refining realm disciples, the aperture tempering realm disciples were more sensitive to the half-bottle mountain¡¯s aura. they all understood that the half-bottle mountain was far from ordinary, so none of them had ventured up alone. while liao hanqin organized the aperture tempering realm disciples to continue searching for any traces of the divine flame sect, he also gathered manpower to prepare for an expedition to half-bottle mountain. on the side of the primordial sword sect, ren zhongyang handled the communication with the immortal cloud sword sect, while chen fei found a cave to focus on cultivation. within the mystic realm, apart from half-bottle mountain, most of the spiritual materials in other places had been exhausted. therefore, in the past few days, chen fei didn¡¯t venture out to search for spiritual materials but instead utilized his time to refine and consume all the spirit herbs he had acquired in the preceding days. the results were evident. chen fei¡¯s acupoints directly opened up three more, bringing the total number of acupoints to twenty-three. in addition to advancing in his cultivation, the qianyuan sword was continuously evolving. first, it absorbed the essence of the lower-grade spirit sword directly. without stopping, chen fei let the qianyuan sword continue to absorb dong xiuzhi¡¯s middle-grade spirit sword. after absorbing more than half, the qianyuan sword reached the limit of a lower-grade spirit sword. the next step was advancing to a middle-grade spirit sword.. Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Half Bottle Mountain chapter 309: half bottle mountain translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei sensed the situation of the qianyuan sword, pondered for a moment, and continued to absorb the spiritual essence from the middle-grade spiritual sword. chen fei intended to elevate the qianyuan sword to the level of a middle-grade spiritual sword. a middle-grade spiritual sword, without considering other characteristics, could increase one¡¯s cultivation by approximately five additional acupoints. not to mention the other enhancements that a middle-grade spiritual sword could provide to one¡¯s cultivation techniques. as long as the qianyuan sword was promoted to the next grade, chen fei¡¯s combat power could undoubtedly take another significant leap. the method of improving one¡¯s spiritual weapon by absorbing the spiritual essence of other spiritual weapons was quite wasteful. few cultivators chose to do so. the most common choice was to sell surplus spiritual weapons and use the proceeds to purchase spiritual materials to assist in the growth of their spiritual weapons, as it offered the best cost-effectiveness. alternatively, one could purchase pre-made spiritual weapons, which required, at most, some time for refinement¡ªa viable option. however, it was evident that the two spiritual weapons chen fei had acquired were of dubious origin and could not be sold without great risk. in that case, it was better to let the qianyuan sword directly absorb them. while direct spiritual essence consumption was wasteful, it was highly efficient and significantly reduced the time required for a spiritual weapon to grow. aside from the monetary cost, there were no other drawbacks. *crackle!* as the qianyuan sword continued to consume spiritual essence, its blade began to vibrate continuously. the spiritual fluctuations became turbulent, even bordering on frenzied. a transformation from the inside out began, and chen fei could even sense the joy emanating from the qianyuan sword. *buzz!* it was unknown how much time had passed, but the trembling qianyuan sword suddenly grew still. a radiant light flowed from the hilt of the sword all the way to the tip. as the light pearl at the sword¡¯s tip flickered, ripples spread out in all directions, with the sword¡¯s tip at the center. a tremendous devouring force emanated from the qianyuan sword, causing the surrounding elemental energy to boil and rush into the sword frantically. chen fei stood beside the qianyuan sword, watching its transformation, and a faint smile appeared on his face. in less than fifteen minutes, the boiling elemental energy gradually calmed down, and the sword blade, which still had a small portion of spiritual essence remaining, trembled suddenly, completely transforming into ordinary iron. all of its spiritual essence rushed into the qianyuan sword, which instantly absorbed it all, no longer taking its time as before. stepping forward, chen fei grasped the qianyuan sword, and an unprecedented force connected with his internal elemental energy. it felt as though his elemental energy had expanded. chen fei realized that this was likely the enhancement in cultivation brought about by a middle-grade spiritual weapon. techniques performed with this level of elemental energy indeed had a significant boost compared to before. chen fei gently stroked the qianyuan sword¡¯s blade, calming its somewhat restless spirit, and gradually gathered all its spiritual essence. chen fei placed the qianyuan sword into a specially crafted scabbard. as long as he didn¡¯t purposely reveal it, others would find it challenging to discover that the qianyuan sword had transformed into a middle-grade spiritual sword. and when the time came for chen fei to reveal it, it would likely be a life-or-death battle, so whether others knew or not wouldn¡¯t matter. what did it matter if the dead knew a lot? two days had passed in the blink of an eye, and a group of aperture tempering realm cultivators stood at the foot of half-bottle mountain, gazing up at the mountain peak emitting a mysterious aura. due to liao hanqin¡¯s promise of a generous reward, disciples from various sects in the body refining realm had diligently searched for possible traces, but the members of the divine flame sect were still nowhere to be found. liao hanqin decided to venture up half-bottle mountain, not only in search of the divine flame sect members but also for the treasures that might be nurtured on the mountain. the entire mystic realm was enriched with elemental energy due to the advancement in levels, but the place with the most concentrated elemental energy was half-bottle mountain. standing at the foot of the mountain, one could sense that the elemental energy was one or two levels higher than in other areas. one could only imagine the richness of elemental energy on half-bottle mountain itself. in places with abundant elemental energy, the probability of the birth of rare natural treasures increased. with so many aperture tempering realm cultivators in the mystic realm, ordinary spirit herbs were decent, but they were now looking for something better. ¡°half-bottle mountain is not to be taken lightly, and members of the divine flame sect may also be up there. everyone, be cautious!¡± liao hanqin looked at the dozens of aperture tempering realm cultivators in front of him and spoke with a serious tone. ¡°elder liao is thoughtful!¡± ren zhongyang cupped his hands in response, and the disciples from other sects also smiled and echoed. however, what they had in mind was to maintain some distance from the immortal cloud sword sect after ascending half-bottle mountain. otherwise, if they advanced and retreated together with the immortal cloud sword sect, what good treasures could they possibly obtain? it was likely that everything would end up in the hands of the immortal cloud sword sect members. everyone was willing to wait until this moment to ascend half-bottle mountain because they were not very confident. they wanted to share some of the risks with others, rather than simply handing over all the spiritual materials to someone else. as for encountering members of the divine flame sect, there was indeed a certain level of danger, but since they were willing to ascend half-bottle mountain, they had already considered this risk. after all, the primary target of the divine flame sect was still the immortal cloud sword sect. chen fei stood among the crowd, gazing at the misty and elusive clouds on half-bottle mountain. the little rat demon in his sleeve was restless. it resisted going up half-bottle mountain, but it couldn¡¯t defy chen fei¡¯s will. feng xiupu and wei yantao were not here; they were still recuperating in the original cave. half-bottle mountain was fraught with both danger and opportunity, and with their injuries, it would be more of a loss than a gain to venture up the mountain. it was better to heal their wounds at the foot of the mountain and wait for the mystic realm¡¯s exit to open in a few dozen days. half an hour later, dozens of figures leaped forward, charging toward half-bottle mountain. leading the charge were naturally the disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect, with liao hanqin at the forefront. chen fei was at the end of the crowd, sensing the situation around him. as he stepped on a rocky surface, his expression subtly changed. it wasn¡¯t just chen fei; the expressions of the aperture tempering realm cultivators around him also fluctuated. their spiritual perception range was being compressed, and it was a very noticeable compression. as they advanced further up half-bottle mountain, this compression became increasingly intense. spiritual perception was like a second pair of eyes for cultivators, and for those in aperture tempering realm, this situation was especially apparent. now, their spiritual perception, this second pair of eyes, was slowly being obscured, raising a sense of vigilance. fortunately, although the range of their spiritual perception was constantly shrinking, they had not encountered any danger. by the time the group reached the halfway point of the mountain, the range of their spiritual perception had been reduced to less than ten meters. the elemental energy on the middle part of the mountain was extremely dense, with a concentration that was more than fifty percent higher than at the foot of the mountain. however, what was strange was that despite such a rich concentration of elemental energy, they hadn¡¯t seen a single spirit herb all the way up. chen fei stood on a rocky outcrop and looked up at the mountain peak. in contrast to when he was at the base of the mountain and could still see the whole of half-bottle mountain, now that he was within it, he couldn¡¯t make out the appearance of the mountain¡¯s summit. however, even though he couldn¡¯t see the mountain¡¯s peak clearly, he could faintly sense a disturbance coming from its summit. because his mental perception was being obscured, this sensation was extremely vague. yet, despite its vagueness, that elusive ripple still held a certain allure. compared to the barely contained excitement on the faces of others, chen fei remained composed. while he hadn¡¯t encountered any danger so far, he couldn¡¯t shake an odd feeling as if something were watching him. but when chen fei earnestly searched for the source of this feeling, he couldn¡¯t find anything, as if it were all just a figment of his imagination. liao hanqin stood at the front, and he also had a strange feeling. liao hanqin glanced back at the dozens of aperture tempering realm cultivators behind him. this was an extraordinarily potent force, one that was more than capable of dealing with any potential dangers on half-bottle mountain. after all, this was just a newly-formed second-order mystic realm, and any real threats would require time to grow. the group continued to ascend toward the mountain¡¯s peak, but compared to earlier, their pace had gradually slowed down. even though the disturbance from the mountain¡¯s peak was becoming increasingly obvious, their spiritual perception continued to be compressed. moreover, they hadn¡¯t seen a single spirit herb along the way, which was highly unusual. even if the members of the divine flame sect had arrived ahead of them and harvested the spirit herbs on the mountain, it would be challenging for them to do so completely cleanly. therefore, the current situation was likely due more to the peculiar nature of half-bottle mountain itself. if it were cautious aperture tempering realm cultivators going up half-bottle mountain alone and encountering this scene, they might reconsider, as it was indeed quite unusual. however, there were dozens of aperture tempering realm cultivators present at this moment. fleeing in such a situation would be overly cautious. as time passed, the group got closer and closer to the mountain¡¯s peak. at this point, everyone¡¯s spiritual perception had been compressed to within one meter around their bodies. beyond that distance, they couldn¡¯t sense clearly and could only perceive things vaguely, which made many people somewhat uncomfortable. after all, they had hardly encountered such a situation since breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. chen fei looked around, and the energy in his body was circulating rapidly. if they were to encounter any danger, he would be able to react quickly. ¡°crack!¡± the sound of shoes stepping on dried twigs echoed. with only a short distance left to the mountain¡¯s peak, the group¡¯s speed slowed down again, and they didn¡¯t appear eager despite the growing noticeable disturbance in the distance. the concentration of energy continued to increase, reaching astonishing levels. while others might not have noticed the difference, the members of the immortal cloud sword sect had surprised expressions on their faces. this level of energy concentration was highly abnormal. the immortal cloud sword sect possessed a second-order mystic realm, and these people had visited their sect¡¯s mystic realm before. in the mystic realm, there were places with slightly denser energy and places with thinner energy, which was entirely normal. however, the energy density had reached such an extreme level that even the members of the immortal cloud sword sect hadn¡¯t encountered it in their own mystic realm. as they continued to approach the mountain¡¯s peak, the concentration of this energy kept increasing. evidently, this energy density was far from the limit of half-bottle mountain, and the true limit lay even higher. liao hanqin furrowed his brow, his eyes showing both joy and concern about the situation before him. ¡°look, what is that?¡± someone suddenly exclaimed. everyone looked up and saw that on the mountain¡¯s peak stood a towering city.. Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: The City chapter 310: the city translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in a realm like this, the existence of a city with a human-like appearance was highly unusual. no matter how you looked at it, this was far from normal. this realm had served as a training ground for the true disciples of the four sects in the past, and they were well aware of what lay within. half-bottle mountain had been visited by many disciples in the past, and there was nothing particularly remarkable about it. however, things had taken a strange turn since the incident three years ago when the true disciples had experienced an anomaly in the realm. during that trial, some disciples who considered themselves exceptionally strong had ventured into half-bottle mountain. unfortunately, none of them had returned safely from the mountain. even xiao liling from the sunken water pavilion, who possessed the spiritual treasure ¡± exquisite pearl,¡± had not dared to explore half-bottle mountain. after the trial ended, the four sects sent more disciples into the realm to investigate the cause of the anomaly, but they found nothing amiss. the most unsettling aspect was half-bottle mountain itself, which had deterred disciples from entering. none of those who had ventured up the mountain had returned. no one dared to ascend half-bottle mountain. now, with the realm having undergone a complete upgrade and the arrival of these aperture tempering realm disciples, they had ascended half-bottle mountain and witnessed the sight before them¡ªa human-like city standing tall atop the mountain. ¡°an illusion?¡± someone whispered. ¡°it should be, but it seems incredibly real!¡± illusions can deceive one¡¯s vision, and if one¡¯s core soul energy is not strong enough, it can still be easily deceived. however, everyone present here is at the aperture tempering realm, and their core soul energy is exceptionally strong. someone like liao hanqin, for instance, has core soul energy that is almost equivalent to mid-level aperture tempering realm. to think that a single illusion could simultaneously deceive the vision and core soul energy of dozens of aperture tempering realm cultivators present here- it¡¯s enough to send shivers down one¡¯s spine when you consider the power required for that. ¡°could it be that a mysterious realm and a mystic realm merged together?¡± ren zhongyang whispered. many mysterious realms have human cities within them, not because they created the cities themselves, but because they devoured all the people within those cities, turning them into part of their own mysterious realm. just like the strange wind realm that chen fei had visited before and the now-devoured pingyin county, they were both cases of this nature. upon hearing ren zhongyang¡¯s words, many people breathed a slight sigh of relief. if it was an illusion capable of deceiving everyone, to be honest, even with many people present, they wouldn¡¯t dare to enter this city. the power required for such an illusion would be too overwhelming. but if it was a mysterious realm, the situation would be quite different. ideally, during the merging process with the mystic realm, the mysterious realm might not be able to withstand the crushing power between them and could shatter. even if the mysterious realm didn¡¯t perish and continued to cultivate in this place with dense spiritual energy, the final outcome against dozens of aperture tempering realm cultivators was still unknown. however, what the current situation truly was remained unclear, and what lay inside this city was a massive unknown. many people looked towards liao hanqin, expecting him to make a decision. the fluctuations they had sensed from below came from inside the city. now, being so close, their perception of it was even clearer. indeed, the treasure is inside, but whether we can retrieve it requires a decision. chen fei¡¯s gaze was fixed on the city. the city gates were wide open, but inside was a pitch-black abyss that blocked any attempt to peer inside. the rat demon in chen fei¡¯s sleeve had curled itself into a ball, a sign of extreme fear. in some ways, the perception of demonic beasts was stronger than that of human cultivators, but it had its limitations. after all, if the rat demon¡¯s ability to sense good and bad fortune were that strong, it wouldn¡¯t have been lured by chen fei using the sap of the strange locust tree. the rat demon was more afraid of the faint aura coming from inside, and this aura was also sensed by all the cultivators present. obviously, there was something inside the city. ¡°we¡¯ve come this far, and there¡¯s no reason to be scared off now. of course, if you want to leave, 1 won¡¯t force anyone to stay. it¡¯s up to your own will,¡± liao hanqin said after thinking for a moment, looking at everyone. the cause of this mysterious realm¡¯s change was likely inside. if there really was a treasure inside, it might allow him to break into the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm directly. the sooner he reached that stage, the more critical it would be for his future cultivation. even if the treasure was powerful enough, it might assist him in advancing to the later stages of aperture tempering realm, or even the peak, who knows. on the cultivation path, one had to strive, and in the face of risks and opportunities like this, there was no reason to be scared off and run away at once. everyone exchanged glances, their expressions serious, finding it difficult to make a decision. coming to this mystic realm and daring to ascend half-bottle mountain has already proven the character of these people¡ªthey are willing to take risks. there is indeed danger ahead, but the opportunity also seems substantial, making it difficult for anyone to decide. of course, there¡¯s another critical factor: there are enough people here at the moment. if they really encounter any danger, there will be others to share the burden. although the treasure inside hasn¡¯t been seen yet, it has already ignited people¡¯s desires. liao hanqin is powerful, but sometimes strength alone doesn¡¯t guarantee obtaining the final prize. entering this mystic realm, everyone relies on their own abilities to obtain treasures. there¡¯s never been a rule that all the good things have to be handed over to the immortal cloud sword sect. chen fei stood among the crowd, feeling a bit torn. his main purpose for coming to the mystic realm this time was to enhance his core soul energy. thanks to his previous gains, his core soul energy had indeed improved significantly. however, core soul energy cultivation always aimed for greater strength. now, although chen fei didn¡¯t seem to have any core soul energy barriers, considering the speed at which he was opening his acupoints, this issue might resurface soon. as chen fei furrowed his brow in thought, he suddenly felt something unusual. involuntarily, he looked up and realized that the city gate, which was a considerable distance away just moments ago, was now less than ten meters from them. the city was actually moving towards them, actively charging in their direction. chen fei instinctively activated his body techniques, transforming into a blur as he retreated to the rear. others also noticed the situation and were all startled, instinctively spreading out. ¡°buzz!¡± a strange ripple emanated from the city gate, quickly sweeping towards them. in the blink of an eye, it caught up with everyone, leaving no time to evade. this ripple didn¡¯t stop here; it swept through the entire half-bottle mountain from top to bottom. when the ripple ceased, the city had returned to its original place on the mountaintop, and all the dozens of cultivators who were previously around had vanished without a trace. ren zhongyang sat in a chair, looking somewhat dazed. observing his surroundings, it appeared to be a clinic. menial workers were bustling in and out of the main hall, and the scent of herbs continuously lingered in the air. ¡°doctor, my stomach hurts a bit. could you please take a look and see if there¡¯s a problem?¡± a woman dressed like a villager sat across from ren zhongyang, placing her hand on the table, awaiting his pulse diagnosis. ren zhongyang glanced at the woman, his face turning ashen, and there was even a hint of blackness at the corners of his eyes. not only that, his cheekbones were sunken, as if there was only skin left on his body, with no trace of flesh underneath. ¡°doctor, please, take a look quickly!¡± the villager looked at ren zhongyang, her eyes widened, blood vessels seemingly dancing in her eyeballs. as she spoke, an inexplicable smile crept onto the corners of her mouth. ren zhongyang felt somewhat helpless. he was a physician, meant to heal and save lives, but now he realized he knew nothing about medicine. how could he possibly diagnose and treat someone? ¡°doctor, please, take a look quickly!¡± the village woman¡¯s voice grew increasingly deep and chilling. inside the hall, the menial workers who had been bustling around had all stopped their activities, turning their heads to gaze at ren zhongyang. a mysterious and eerie atmosphere pervaded, and strange smiles appeared on everyone¡¯s faces. the bloodshot eyes of the villager in front of ren zhongyang became more and more prominent, and the whites of her eyes were gradually disappearing. in a private school, liao hanqin stood on the podium, slowly regaining his senses as he looked at the students below him. liao hanqin lowered his head to glance at his clothing, which was neat and simple. in his left hand, he held a scroll of books. ¡°teacher, impart knowledge and clear our doubts. please, teach us!¡± ¡°teacher, impart knowledge and clear our doubts. please, teach us!¡± ¡°teacher, impart knowledge and clear our doubts. please, teach us! ii what had begun as a single student speaking soon escalated, with the entire classroom of students standing up one by one, impatiently shouting. their gazes were fixed firmly on liao hanqin. innocent faces that should have been pure and bright were now becoming dark and twisted with each shout. an eerie, spine-chilling aura filled the classroom. liao hanqin¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, sensing that something was amiss instinctively. however, he couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on what was wrong. when had he become a private school teacher? was he really a private school teacher now? in that case, what should he be teaching at this moment? the students seemed to be getting impatient; he needed to act quickly. in a courtyard, chi shuqing was dressed in the attire of a maid, standing next to her young lady. although she felt a hundred kinds of strangeness in her heart, she couldn¡¯t quite explain it. she had a feeling that she shouldn¡¯t be in the role of a maid, yet the current situation told her that she was just a lowly servant. ¡°have you given the orders to the kitchen for the dishes?¡± the young lady turned and looked at chi shuqing, a hint of a smile on her face. however, in chi shuqing¡¯s eyes, that smile held no warmth. ¡°i¡¯ll go and check!¡± chi shuqing quickly replied, bending slightly, and was about to head out. but halfway there, she suddenly didn¡¯t know where she was going. where was the kitchen in this mansion? why did she have no memory of it? ¡°why are you still standing there? why aren¡¯t you moving?¡± suddenly, the voice of her young lady floated into chi shuqing¡¯s ears. her body stiffened, and she turned around, only to find her young lady standing behind her, seemingly appearing out of nowhere. ¡°you need to hurry! why aren¡¯t you moving?¡± chi shuqing looked at her young lady, a sudden chill running down her spine. where was the kitchen? how was she supposed to get there? chen fei, at this moment, carried a shoulder pole and stood by the roadside, watching people come and go. where was this? Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Irritable chapter 311: irritable translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei lowered his head to glance at himself, wearing clothes made of coarse fabric, which felt rough against his skin. subconsciously, he felt like he hadn¡¯t worn clothes like this in a long time. am 1 a peddler? chen fei set down the shoulder pole and was about to see what was on either side of it when people from the surroundings slowly approached, surrounding him. chen fei raised his head, looking at these people with some confusion. there were old and young, men and women, all of them wearing numb expressions as they stared at chen fei without speaking, just like that, unflinchingly. a strange atmosphere gradually permeated the area, causing chen fei to furrow his brows slightly. ¡°do you have something to sell? we¡¯d like to buy some things,¡± an old man stepped forward, his unwavering gaze finally moving away from chen fei¡¯s face to the baskets on either side of his shoulder pole. following the old man¡¯s gaze, chen fei noticed that his basket was filled with various fruits. there were many types of fruits, some large and some small, each emitting a different level of fragrance. in particular, a few of the fruits were exceptionally large and very noticeable in the basket. chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly; these fruits were emitting a strong fragrance, but strangely, he couldn¡¯t smell anything until the old man¡¯s gaze shifted away. these fruits seemed to have appeared out of nowhere. yet, as chen fei looked at them, he felt an inexplicable connection to them, as if these fruits were closely related to him, something he couldn¡¯t easily let go of. in a daze, among these fruits, chen fei seemed to see a figure continuously practicing. each fruit had a different scene of cultivation. chen fei glanced at the people around him and had a strong desire to say that these fruits were not for sale. however, deep down, he had a feeling that if he didn¡¯t sell these fruits, something terrifying might happen. chen fei hesitated. he didn¡¯t want to sell anything in his heart, but the feeling told him that not selling might lead to a disastrous outcome. as chen fei fell into silence, the cold atmosphere around him began to thicken again. the crowd that had initially appeared numb started acting strangely, and the gazes they directed at chen fei became increasingly unsettling. chen fei¡¯s body instinctively tensed, and the ominous premonition weighing on his heart grew heavier. ¡°how do you sell these things? we want to buy some,¡± the old man¡¯s eerie voice rang out. he stared at chen fei with a strange smile on his lips. at the same time, chen fei noticed that the people on the street had turned their gaze in their direction. what should have been a bustling street had suddenly come to a halt, with everyone looking at chen fei in unison. the normally noisy street seemed to have been paused, and chen fei¡¯s body was covered in goosebumps. a great sense of terror swept over him, making him feel an overwhelming urge to flee. chen fei glanced down at the fruits in the basket, hesitated for a moment, and then picked out a jujube. even though he didn¡¯t want to sell them, it seemed like he had no choice now. chen fei could only choose the smallest fruit, the one he would feel the least attached to, and hold it out. ¡°do you want this jujube?¡± chen fei handed the jujube to the old man. the old man glanced at it, and the dark smile on his face disappeared, returning to the numb expression he had before. as chen fei made his move, the pedestrians on the street began moving again, and they no longer stared at him as a group. the heavy chill that had hung in the air vanished instantly. however, the people who had surrounded chen fei before still didn¡¯t leave; their gaze remained fixed on him. the old man took the jujube from chen fei¡¯s hand. their palms touched briefly, and though the contact was fleeting, the icy sensation left chen fei¡¯s gaze momentarily changed. that coldness didn¡¯t seem like something a living person should have. but soon, chen fei unconsciously dismissed the thought, as if this coldness was perfectly normal. the old man took the jujube and swallowed it whole, chewing it carefully. as the jujube was consumed by the old man, chen fei¡¯s breath suddenly stopped. in that moment, he had forgotten how to breathe on his own. fortunately, breathing was an automatic process, and apart from the initial pause, chen fei soon resumed breathing naturally. after taking a few breaths, his body quickly remembered how to breathe. everything returned to normal. the old man continued to bite into the jujube, but the more he chewed, the stranger it felt. there was no sweetness to it, it tasted as bland as chewing plain water, or even worse, like chewing air. the old man raised his head, staring at chen fei. chen fei turned to look at him, and the two of them locked eyes. ¡°not tasty?¡± chen fei asked, looking puzzled. when the jujube was consumed, chen fei had expected to feel distressed or uncomfortable, but apart from a momentary pause in his breathing, he didn¡¯t experience any other unusual sensations. ¡°give me another one!¡± the old man demanded. the old man¡¯s complexion had turned blue at some point, and his eyes no longer had any whites, just pitch-black pupils fixated on chen fei, his tone filled with icy coldness. ¡°you want another one?¡± chen fei was taken aback and glanced into the basket. the jujube that had disappeared a moment ago had reappeared. chen fei instinctively took it out and looked at the old man. seeing the jujube, the old man¡¯s cold expression froze for a moment. the jujube he had just eaten tasted like air. now, was he supposed to eat another one? but if he didn¡¯t continue eating, he would have to pay first. the old man looked at the others, and an old woman stepped forward, taking the jujube from chen fei¡¯s hand. at the same time, the old man gave chen fei a copper coin. clutching the money, chen fei felt a sense of relief wash over him. instinctively, he understood that this money was important to him. the old woman stared at the jujube intently, and in her eyes, the jujube underwent constant transformations, ultimately morphing into a figure practicing a breathing technique. the breathing technique mobilized the internal power within the body, refining the physical strength. the old woman grinned, tossing the jujube into her mouth with a forceful bite. however, her smiling face froze in an instant. she hadn¡¯t eaten anything; she had only chewed air. this jujube seemed like an empty shell with nothing inside. chen fei, standing nearby, had his breath momentarily halt. fortunately, he had experience now and began to breathe independently, allowing his body to adapt to this sensation without any adverse effects. subconsciously, chen fei turned to look at his basket. the jujube that he had just sold seemed to have reappeared in the basket at some point. chen fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. could he keep selling this jujube and continuously have more? he looked at the copper coin in his hand, as if he had found the path to wealth and success. bending down, chen fei took out the jujube from the basket and looked at the people around him. however, they all seemed to sense that something was amiss and remained silent. chen fei turned to the old man, whose face had turned pale. then he looked at the old woman, who stared at him intently but didn¡¯t express any interest in buying the jujube. ¡°don¡¯t like it? how about this apple then?¡± chen fei, noticing that nobody wanted the jujube, leaned into the basket and rummaged around before picking a small apple. its size was similar to that of the jujube. in a trance, chen fei saw a figure within the apple constantly waving. waving? the old man took the apple, and simultaneously, the old woman had to give chen fei one copper coin. chen fei accepted the money and watched as the old couple promptly bit into and devoured the small apple. however, chen fei noticed that instead of becoming happier, the old man grew increasingly angry after eating the apple. this anger was palpable to chen fei as he stood by, but it seemed to be restrained by some limit, forcing the old man to suppress it rather than vent it outward. the old man¡¯s gaze towards chen fei was no longer just cold; it now carried a hint of murderous intent. murderous intent? chen fei furrowed his brow. it was just an apple; why such a violent reaction? even if the apple tasted bad, there was no need for this. this time, chen fei didn¡¯t forget to breathe, but he seemed to have forgotten something else. he looked into the basket, and the small apple did not reappear. chen fei¡¯s expression twitched as he recalled the scene within the small apple from earlier. he tried moving his hand as he remembered. to his astonishment, a small apple appeared out of thin air in the basket, right before his eyes. it seemed that this basket could indeed produce things out of nowhere! ¡°apples, anyone want apples?¡± chen fei cheerfully took out the apples from the basket and first offered one to the old man. despite the old man¡¯s murderous intent, chen fei turned to the old woman. the old woman glanced at the old man, but she didn¡¯t respond and simply ignored chen fei¡¯s apple. ¡°very sweet,¡± chen fei promoted. ¡°do you sell other fruits?¡± the old woman glanced at the other fruits in the basket. ¡°let¡¯s start with apples and jujubes,¡± chen fei grinned. he wasn¡¯t sure if the other fruits could be produced repeatedly, but apples and jujubes clearly could, so those had to be sold first. the old woman remained silent, her gaze fixed on chen fei. chen fei didn¡¯t mind, as it was different from the icy atmosphere earlier. he noticed that as long as he was selling fruits, the threatening feeling didn¡¯t reappear. ¡°apples, sweet and fragrant apples! and jujubes, delicious and sweet jujubes. give them a try, have a look!¡± chen fei loudly shouted, attracting some attention from the onlookers. two women stepped forward and each took an apple and a jujube from chen fei. chen fei looked expectantly at his woven basket. after consciously taking a few breaths and moving his hand as before, the basket successfully produced apples and jujubes again. a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. however, the two women, after eating chen fei¡¯s apples and jujubes, suddenly looked as if they had been punched in the face, their faces filled with anger. eating a piece of fruit shouldn¡¯t make someone so angry. chen fei was puzzled but collected the two copper coins. he bent down to take out more apples and jujubes from the basket, then looked around at the people nearby. however, no matter how he shouted, no one came forward to take the apples and jujubes.. Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Despair chapter 312: despair translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°don¡¯t you like these two?¡± chen fei asked somewhat helplessly. ¡°with so many in the basket, why are you only selling these two? 1 want others,¡± the old woman replied, her tone cold and menacing. ¡°you¡¯ll buy others?¡± chen fei turned to the old woman. ¡°yes!¡± the old woman nodded stiffly. ¡°then let me find some!¡± chen fei began to rummage through the basket, instinctively feeling that some fruits were important and setting them aside. after a moment of searching, he found a small white sweet potato in his hand. inside the white sweet potato, chen fei saw a figure standing in front of a stove, vigorously stir-frying food. chen fei tried to identify it, and it seemed to be stir-fried pork liver? but why use only a small piece each time for stir-frying pork liver? and does white sweet potato count as a fruit? chen fei was puzzled, but he still handed the white sweet potato to the old woman. she took it without hesitation. the white sweet potato had skin on it, but the old woman didn¡¯t bother to peel it and directly ate it, skin and all. chen fei watched as the old woman finished the sweet potato, feeling like he had lost something in his mind. he recalled the images of stir-frying pork liver that appeared in the white sweet potato earlier. was it an experience of cooking pork liver countless times? chen fei thought for a moment, imagining his right hand gripping a spatula, with an iron pan in front of him, flipping it a few times in the air. he might have forgotten how to stir-fry pork liver, but he still remembered how to stir-fry other foods. in fact, cooking vegetables, if you disregard the taste, is all about stir-frying. you can even skip the step of adding salt. the onlookers watched chen fei¡¯s bizarre display of stir-frying in thin air. then someone noticed that the white sweet potato that chen fei had just sold had reappeared in his basket. my goodness! what kind of sorcery is this? is this person still a human cultivator? why is he so strange! fruits that have been sold multiple times keep reappearing! the old woman looked at chen fei, her body trembling slightly, clearly infuriated. compared to the complete absence of taste in the earlier white sweet potato, this time, the white sweet potato had something, an experience-rich process of stir-frying pork liver! the old woman was momentarily stunned, more shocked than when she tasted empty air. wasn¡¯t it supposed to be all about cultivation experiences, absorbing chen fei¡¯s source of cultivation through eating these? what were they eating now? they hadn¡¯t absorbed any source, and they had wasted precious money. ¡°fresh white sweet potato, anyone want one?¡± chen fei opened his eyes, found the white sweet potato in his basket, and his eyes lit up. he glanced at the old woman, thinking she probably wouldn¡¯t buy the white sweet potato again. chen fei handed the white sweet potato to the old man, who didn¡¯t move. he then looked at the others, but at this moment, no one was willing to buy chen fei¡¯s white sweet potato. ¡°do you want to buy or not? what are you all still doing here if you¡¯re not buying anything!¡± chen fei looked at the people around him. he didn¡¯t know if it was the confidence given by the fruits in the basket or the few coins, but he directly scolded the people around him. the people around him looked at chen fei with cold eyes, but they couldn¡¯t make any other move in response to chen fei¡¯s scolding because what he said was true ¨C if they continued to gather around without buying, it was against the rules. ¡°if you¡¯re not buying, then i¡¯ll leave.¡± chen fei looked around, tried to put the carrying pole on his shoulder, and when no one stopped him, he lifted the carrying pole and walked forward. people were coming and going around him, and the place was bustling. only a few people stood still, staring at chen fei¡¯s back with icy and murderous intent in their eyes, but they were helpless. in the courtyard, chi shuqing didn¡¯t find the kitchen¡¯s location. she couldn¡¯t find anyone else to ask, and at that moment, all the servants had disappeared without a trace. it was as if the vast courtyard only had her and the young lady left. chi shuqing wanted to ask the young lady about the kitchen¡¯s location, but just as she was about to speak, she stopped. a sense of danger prevented chi shuqing from asking, as if this one question might lead to something even bigger. in the end, chi shuqing didn¡¯t find the kitchen¡¯s location, and the young lady directly took a whip and struck chi shuqing. the imagined intense pain didn¡¯t occur, but as the whip came down, chi shuqing¡¯s face turned pale, and her whole body felt weak. chi shuqing realized that she had lost something precious, but she didn¡¯t know exactly what it was. ¡°reminding you to be more mindful is for your own good!¡± the young lady sat in a chair, looking at chi shuqing with a smug smile. this smile was just like the one before, devoid of any real warmth, a mere movement of the facial muscles. ¡°thank you for the guidance, miss,¡± chi shuqing replied. a sudden sense of unease filled chi shuqing¡¯s heart, but she couldn¡¯t pinpoint what had gone wrong. ¡°have you given all the instructions to the kitchen staff for the dishes?¡± the young lady asked. chi shuqing¡¯s eyes widened, and she looked at her mistress in disbelief. why was she being asked this question again? hadn¡¯t she already been punished for it? why was it being brought up once more? ¡°have you given all the instructions to the kitchen staff for the dishes?¡± the young lady repeated, but her smile had vanished, replaced by a numb, unfeeling expression as she stared at chi shuqing. ¡°i¡­,¡± chi shuqing hesitated, unsure of what to do. if she couldn¡¯t find the kitchen staff later, would she be whipped again? chi shuqing didn¡¯t want to endure another whipping, even though her body didn¡¯t feel pain. she could sense that she had lost something important. ¡°have you given all the instructions to the kitchen staff for the dishes?¡± before she could answer, the young lady¡¯s tone had already turned icy. ¡°i¡¯ll go ask right away!¡± chi shuqing hurriedly ran out of the room. she needed to find the kitchen staff, and if she couldn¡¯t, chi shuqing felt she might not survive this ordeal. chi shuqing ran through several courtyards but quickly lost her bearings. each courtyard looked exactly the same, with no variations in decor or the surrounding flora. after circling around a few times, chi shuqing had no idea where she was anymore. the cold, eerie sensation enveloped her once again, making chi shuqing shiver involuntarily. she sensed that her mind was continuously on alert, warning her of danger, but she didn¡¯t know how to find her way. ¡°why are you standing here? why aren¡¯t you moving?¡± a cold voice suddenly sounded behind chi shuqing, startling her nearly to the point of jumping. she turned to look back and found her mistress standing there silently, unmoving. only her mistress¡¯s eyes were fixed on chi shuqing, and there was a faint smile on her lips. ¡°why are you standing here? why aren¡¯t you moving?¡± inside the clinic, ren zhongyang felt the increasingly strange atmosphere around him and instinctively placed his hand on the pulse of the village woman. a chilling sensation spread from his fingertips and swept through ren zhongyang¡¯s entire body, causing him to shiver involuntarily. at the same time, whether it was an illusion or not, ren zhongyang felt as if something was dispersing and disappearing with the movement of his fingertips, and the speed was increasing. ¡°you¡¯re not in any danger. just go back and rest,¡± he assured her. ren zhongyang instinctively withdrew his hand, cutting off the sensation of being drained. he couldn¡¯t help but exhale a breath of relief. the feeling of continuous dissipation and loss was terrible. ren zhongyang felt as if he was being devoured. ¡°my belly is so swollen; how can there be nothing wrong?¡± the village woman¡¯s face bore a strange smile, and she forcefully patted her own belly, producing a sound like a drumbeat. following her motion, ren zhongyang noticed that the woman¡¯s belly was indeed incredibly swollen, as if she were pregnant. ¡°my belly hurts a lot, doctor, please help me!¡± the village woman looked at ren zhongyang, urging him. ren zhongyang hesitated, but as he remained still, the eerie atmosphere around him grew thicker. delaying further, he felt something terrible might happen, something significant. however, ren zhongyang had no medical skills, and the act of checking pulses gave him a sensation of being consumed. he was at a loss for what to do. ¡°doctor, please help me!¡± ¡°doctor, please help me!¡± ¡°doctor, please help me!¡± the urgency in the pleas intensified, the voices turning colder, and cold sweat broke out on ren zhongyang¡¯s forehead. chen fei walked along the street, calling out as he went. the street was long, and people occasionally gathered to look at the fruits in chen fei¡¯s basket. at moments like these, chen fei would enthusiastically produce jujubes, small apples, and that piece of white sweet potato. those who wished to buy didn¡¯t hesitate when they saw the fruits chen fei offered. they bought them without any reservation and promptly devoured all three items in one go, not in small bites, but by stuffing them into their mouths. it seemed like they couldn¡¯t wait to gobble up all the fruits from chen fei¡¯s basket in one breath. however, after finishing these three fruits and seeing chen fei¡¯s performance of cooking in thin air, as well as the reappearance of jujubes, small apples, and white sweet potatoes that he offered again, the buyers fell silent. the insistence on purchasing all of chen fei¡¯s fruits had disappeared, replaced by a sense of uncertainty and anger at being deceived. whenever this happened, chen fei would kindly lift his carrying pole and continue walking forward. with so many people on the street, there was no need to waste time on a single person. chen fei aimed to make money, capitalizing on the fruits to make a fortune. as his money accumulated, that discomfort he had been feeling gradually disappeared. meanwhile, some images started flashing in his mind. however, these images flickered too quickly, and before chen fei could grasp them, they vanished. but chen fei knew these images were important to him. the more money he had, the more these images would appear. therefore, he was determined to sell fruits vigorously. moreover, some items sold at the stalls on the street always seemed to ignite desires within chen fei. it was as if those things were all excellent and waiting for chen fei to purchase. as chen fei passed by a medical clinic, his footsteps involuntarily slowed down. the doctor sitting in the clinic looked somewhat familiar. after a moment of thought, chen fei entered the medical clinic. ¡°want some fruit?¡± chen fei called out. inside the clinic, everyone instinctively turned their gaze towards chen fei.. Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Stiffness chapter 313: stiffness translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ren zhongyang looked up at chen fei, feeling a sense of familiarity. he believed he should know chen fei, but frustratingly, as the words were about to leave his lips, he couldn¡¯t recall the name or remember any interactions they might have had. ¡°do you want to eat some fruit? they¡¯re sweet and delicious!¡± chen fei called out, holding a handful of jujubes and offering them to the village woman. the woman cast a cold glance at chen fei, then took the jujubes from his hand and stuffed them into her mouth. ren zhongyang, seeing the woman¡¯s actions, instinctively wanted to stop her. her stomach was hurting, and eating like this might worsen her condition. the village woman chewed vigorously, and chen fei quickly took out some small apples and white sweet potatoes from his woven basket. when it came to selling fruit, chen fei had already gained some experience. he had to give three items to each person simultaneously; otherwise, once they realized it, they might not buy anything, and there would be no returning customers. chen fei¡¯s approach now was to find one person, quickly sell to them, and then move on to the next. the village woman, chewing on the jujubes, couldn¡¯t taste anything. she hesitated for a moment when chen fei offered her apples and sweet potatoes but eventually took them and devoured them one by one. a sly grin appeared on chen fei¡¯s lips as he took a breath and gestured. his empty cooking stance executed a three-strike combo, and the woven basket magically produced more jujubes, apples, and sweet potatoes. ren zhongyang looked at the village woman, then at chen fei¡¯s peculiar actions, and found himself feeling somewhat bewildered. not only was ren zhongyang feeling bewildered, but the village woman was also in a state of confusion. what had she eaten? wasn¡¯t there supposed to be something taken from the source for her to absorb? what had she absorbed? the strange moves of ¡°breathing and waving hands to stir-fry pig¡¯s liver¡±? what kind of bizarre thing was that? do you want more?¡± chen fei asked the village woman tentatively as he took out an apple from his basket. the village woman, with a cold look in her eyes, took out three copper coins from her pocket and reluctantly handed them to chen fei. chen fei sighed with a tinge of regret, then turned to look at ren zhongyang. a familiar stranger¡ªthis feeling was too peculiar. chen fei hesitated for a moment and didn¡¯t try to sell fruit to ren zhongyang. instead, he looked at the others in the clinic. the attendants in the clinic were busy coming and going, and when they noticed chen fei¡¯s gaze, they pretended not to see him and continued with their tasks. in the past, when they encountered fruit vendors, there was no need for persuasion; they would simply rush over and devour all the fruit. as long as they kept eating and finished all the fruit, they wouldn¡¯t have to pay. however, the village woman had just eaten three pieces and had unexpectedly stopped eating, even paying for them. no matter how you looked at it, this was not normal. chen fei sighed with some regret and turned back to look at ren zhongyang. the two of them stared at each other, with ren zhongyang casting a glance at the village woman and then back at chen fei. in his eyes, there was a hint of pleading. although ren zhongyang couldn¡¯t recall where he had seen chen fei before, he had an inexplicable sense of trust in him. at this moment, ren zhongyang had no way to deal with the village woman. he continued to examine her pulse, feeling an extreme aversion. although he didn¡¯t know what had happened, ren zhongyang was aware that if this continued, he might be in big trouble. chen fei noticed the expression in ren zhongyang¡¯s eyes and, deep down, he was willing to help ren zhongyang. ¡°what¡¯s bothering you?¡± chen fei asked the village woman. ¡°my stomach hurts!¡± the village woman looked at chen fei with a sinister gaze. ¡°can you treat illnesses? can you help me? my stomach hurts so much, please help me!¡± despite her plea for help, the village woman¡¯s expression was filled with coldness, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. ¡°i¡¯m not a doctor.¡± chen fei shook his head and turned to his basket, rummaging through it. chen fei vaguely remembered that he seemed to be skilled in alchemy. while he didn¡¯t have much knowledge of medical skills, he knew that there were many medicinal herbs and pills in alchemy that could directly treat physical ailments. however, it was rare for people to use them because pills were relatively expensive, and normal illnesses didn¡¯t usually require them. after searching through the basket, chen fei held two pieces of fruit in his hand. these two fruits gave chen fei the feeling that they were related to alchemy¡ªdetoxifying pills and healing pills. stomach pain could be caused by food poisoning or an actual illness. both detoxifying pills and healing pills should come in handy. but now, these seemed to be fruits. how had they turned into the appearance of pills? as chen fei was contemplating how to explain to the village woman that these were actually two types of pills, a few coins in his sleeve began to tremble slightly and then dissipated. the two pieces of fruit in chen fei¡¯s hand transformed into two pills. chen fei blinked and touched the coins in his sleeve again, confirming that he had lost some money. chen fei hadn¡¯t expected that money could have this effect. ¡°if you have a stomachache, i think taking these two pills should relieve it,¡± chen fei said, showing the pills to the village woman. just as the village woman was about to take them, chen fei quickly withdrew his arm. the village woman stared at chen fei, her eyes turning bloodshot. the surrounding atmosphere became eerie and cold, as if it could freeze someone in place. ¡°are you going to pay for your treatment?¡± chen fei asked seriously, not oblivious to the ominous atmosphere around him. after all, he had spent two coins to create these pills, and he couldn¡¯t just give them away for free. he charged for selling fruit, so he couldn¡¯t treat an illness without payment. ¡°i¡¯ll pay once it¡¯s cured!¡± the village woman looked at the pills with a hint of greed in her eyes. ¡°you just have a stomachache; this can definitely cure it. i can¡¯t let you eat them and then claim they didn¡¯t work and leave without paying later, that won¡¯t do!¡± chen fei shook his head, not agreeing with the village woman¡¯s proposal. the village woman stared at chen fei and suddenly chuckled darkly, saying, ¡°i will definitely pay, and if it works well, i might even buy more!¡± ¡°alright!¡± chen fei grinned and handed the two pills to the village woman. the village woman inspected the pills and confirmed that they were indeed alchemical creations. it seemed that these pills weren¡¯t as inexplicable as the three pieces of fruit from earlier. amid chen fei¡¯s hopeful gaze, the village woman tossed the pills into her mouth without chewing, swallowing them directly. in an instant, chen fei felt like he had lost two memories from his mind, but he remained calm. he pretended to have a spatula in his hand and started stir-frying yams and chicken in the air. the village woman¡¯s cold expression froze abruptly, lacking any knowledge of alchemical skills, possessing only culinary skills. she turned her stiff neck to look at chen fei, wondering what kind of being he was. clearly, these were real pills, so how did they relate to culinary skills? what was going on here? chen fei conjured a plate of yams and chicken in the air, regaining his composure. he quickly turned to look at his basket, and unsurprisingly, the two pills reappeared inside. ¡°is your stomach still hurting? i have more pills here, how about two more?¡± chen fei smiled and took out the pills from his basket, offering them to the village woman. on the side, ren zhongyang watched the scene unfold. he didn¡¯t know if those two pills had any effect on the village woman, but he could sense that she was seething with anger. it was as if she could pounce on chen fei at any moment, tearing him apart to relieve her pent-up rage. ren zhongyang swallowed nervously. this village woman was definitely not normal, and ren zhongyang had an instinctive sense of unease. however, chen fei, who could provoke such a reaction from the woman, also seemed far from normal. it¡¯s not effective, you continue treating me!¡± the village woman turned to ren zhongyang. she just couldn¡¯t figure it out anymore with chen fei. she preferred dealing with things she could understand. ¡°if it¡¯s not effective, it¡¯s probably because the dosage wasn¡¯t enough. try taking two more.¡± chen fei suggested as he stood by. the village woman shot chen fei a cold glance, not engaging with his conversation. she had made up her mind not to eat anything given by chen fei. ¡°i¡¯ve just examined your pulse; taking these two medicines will definitely make you better,¡± ren zhongyang chimed in, relieved that the village woman was still focusing on chen fei. ¡°see, the physician already said this medicine works!¡± chen fei grinned. with bloodshot eyes, the village woman glanced at ren zhongyang and then back at chen fei. ¡°it doesn¡¯t hurt anymore!¡± she clenched her teeth, causing a harsh, grinding sound as her teeth rubbed together. it sounded almost as if she was about to grind her teeth to bits. ¡°oh, is that so,¡± chen fei said with a touch of regret as he collected the pills. the village woman threw down five copper coins as her consultation fee, stood up without looking back, and walked away. chen fei happily pocketed the five copper coins. he had just sold two pills for five copper coins, which was far more efficient than selling fruits. ren zhongyang watched the village woman¡¯s retreating figure and, for a moment, felt that she appeared somewhat thinner compared to earlier. before he could examine her closely, she had disappeared. chen fei, content with his earnings, pocketed the five copper coins and looked at ren zhongyang. the position of a physician seemed quite promising, much better than peddling fruits. ren zhongyang felt chen fei¡¯s gaze and quickly got up to thank him. chen fei smiled and waved it off. now, chen fei was more interested in knowing how he could take over this position. chen fei glanced at the other people inside the clinic, but they seemed oblivious to what had just transpired here. when chen fei was selling medicine earlier, none of these people had come out to intervene. ¡°i think i can leave now,¡± ren zhongyang suddenly said. ¡°leave? leave what?¡± chen fei turned to look at ren zhongyang in confusion. ¡°i couldn¡¯t heal that person earlier, and 1 couldn¡¯t even leave if i wanted to. now that person has left, so i can also leave this position,¡± ren zhongyang explained. when he faced the village woman earlier, he had wanted to leave, but he couldn¡¯t. he felt that insisting on leaving would lead to something even more terrifying. but now, with the village woman gone, it seemed like the restriction that prevented him from leaving had been lifted. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he recalled his first experience selling fruits. it was only when no one around was buying anymore that he could leave with his basket. countless doubts swirled in chen fei¡¯s mind, but he quickly pushed these thoughts aside. ¡°if you don¡¯t want to be a physician, then let me take over for a while,¡± chen fei said, thinking about the five copper coins he had just earned. if ren zhongyang didn¡¯t want to be a physician, then he could take his place.. Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Arrogant chapter 314: arrogant translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°please!¡± ren zhongyang actually wanted to say that this position wasn¡¯t suitable, but looking at chen fei¡¯s enthusiastic demeanor and the way he had just dealt with the village woman, it seemed like chen fei sitting in this position wouldn¡¯t lead to too many problems. ren zhongyang vacated the seat, and chen fei placed the basket within easy reach before settling into the chair. with chen fei taking his seat, the previously empty entrance suddenly filled with numerous figures. these figures jostled each other, and eventually, a burly man walked in and sat down in front of chen fei. the burly man glanced at ren zhongyang, then turned his gaze toward chen fei, his eyes filled with greed. ¡°is there anything uncomfortable?¡± chen fei asked with a smile. ¡°1 have night sweats. i hope the doctor can take a look,¡± the burly man replied, placing his arm on the table, waiting for chen fei to check his pulse. ¡°night sweats? judging from your appearance, it¡¯s likely due to energy deficiency,¡± chen fei said as he glanced at the burly man¡¯s wrist. however, he had no intention of checking his pulse; he had a feeling that something bad might happen if he placed his hand on it. chen fei wasn¡¯t skilled in medicine. he didn¡¯t know about the techniques of observation, smelling, questioning, and pulse-taking. but he vaguely remembered that he had read some medical books and had some theoretical knowledge. he just hadn¡¯t put it into practice. ¡°doctor, shouldn¡¯t you check my pulse first?¡± the burly man¡¯s expression changed dramatically when chen fei casually offered advice. his voice became cold and menacing. ¡°medical books say that observation, smelling, questioning, and pulse-taking don¡¯t always require checking the pulse,¡± chen fei replied. ¡°stay calm,¡± chen fei said calmly. then, he reached into the basket beside him, and as a copper coin disappeared from his sleeve, the white sweet potato transformed into the appearance of a vitality pill. ¡°you have energy deficiency, just need some nourishment. here, take this vitality pill. your symptoms will immediately alleviate,¡± chen fei said warmly. the burly man glanced at the vitality pill in chen fei¡¯s hand, and his icy expression softened slightly. he took the pill and swallowed it. chen fei raised both hands, and as soon as he saw the vitality pill being consumed, he performed his trick of ¡®stir-frying pork liver¡¯. another vitality pill appeared in the basket. chen fei quickly took it out and handed it to the bewildered burly man, saying, ¡°one vitality pill may not be enough. come on, have a few more.¡± the burly man looked at the vitality pill in chen fei¡¯s hand, gradually waking up. his expression immediately turned angry. he couldn¡¯t comprehend the experience of ¡®stir-frying pork liver¡¯ that was going on in his mind. what was happening? having been in the city for so long, this was the first time he had encountered something like this! ¡°this medicine of yours is ineffective!¡± the burly man shouted in anger. ¡°that¡¯s because you haven¡¯t eaten enough of them. trust me, have a few more, and the effect will kick in,¡± chen fei replied. the burly man stared at the vitality pill swaying in front of him, his forehead veins bulging. eating one pill already filled his mind with ¡¯stir-frying pork liver.¡¯ if he had a few more, what would happen to his head? the burly man threw down five copper coins in frustration and angrily left the clinic. chen fei happily collected all the money. ¡°next!¡± chen fei looked at the bustling crowd outside the clinic and called out loudly. one patient was worth five copper coins, and with so many patients, the money was adding up. ¡°doctor, i¡¯ve been poisoned, please help me!¡± as soon as chen fei¡¯s words fell, a person with a pale face walked in, and chen fei was already holding the detoxification pill in his hand. poisoned? great, saved another copper coin by turning the fruit into a pill. fifteen minutes later, chen fei had examined five patients, earning a pure profit of twenty-two copper coins, with three copper coins used to create pills. with the money coming in, chen fei felt his once stiff brain had become much more agile. it seemed like there was something suppressed in his sea of knowledge that was starting to revive. however, it was a bit disappointing that as soon as the fifth patient left, the crowded scene at the clinic¡¯s entrance disappeared instantly. chen fei intentionally got up and went to the clinic¡¯s entrance, taking a few glances, and indeed, there was no one there. he even tried to have ren zhongyang resume his role as a physician, but no new patients showed up. deserted! chen fei felt a bit regretful. he had finally found a fast way to accumulate money, but there were only five patients, and no new ones came. chen fei even lingered for a while longer, but there were genuinely no new patients appearing, as if some news had spread among the crowd. ¡°i¡¯m leaving.¡± chen fei got up, ready to leave the clinic. he could feel the importance of money, so he couldn¡¯t stay here indefinitely without making more. ¡°can i follow you please?¡± ren zhongyang had been standing by the side earlier, his mind alternating between clarity and confusion. he had forgotten many things he had just witnessed. ren zhongyang instinctively understood that his situation was very unusual. even though he was not clear-headed, he knew he had no reason to continue staying at the clinic, especially since he no longer had to work as a physician. ren zhongyang realized that if he followed chen fei, he might be able to uncover some answers. ¡°sure!¡± chen fei thought for a moment and nodded. in his heart, he didn¡¯t want ren zhongyang to get into trouble. moreover, staying in the clinic might lead to more unexpected events. chen fei picked up his carrying pole and started walking along the street. perhaps it was because of the money in his pocket, but chen fei was now more observant of his surroundings. with time passing, his mind was becoming clearer, and his thoughts were gradually returning. before, chen fei had subconsciously ignored these things. just like ren zhongyang at this moment, who was following behind chen fei. however, following chen fei seemed to be taking a toll on ren zhongyang. he would frequently forget what he was supposed to do next, which filled him with unease. chen fei attempted to sell his fruits to people he encountered, but for some reason, no matter how he promoted them, no one wanted to buy his fruits. even though the people looked at the fruits in chen fei¡¯s woven basket with greed in their eyes, they were reluctant to try one. eventually, chen fei stopped trying to sell the fruits and began observing the city instead. the city was not very large, and chen fei noticed that the main street before him seemed to be the central hub for most shops and stalls, including the clinic he had just left. apart from the main street, he also saw some dimly lit alleyways. just a glance at those alleys seemed to be enough to draw one¡¯s attention and mesmerize the mind. ren zhongyang had nearly been tempted to walk into those alleys himself but thankfully snapped out of it in time, averting his gaze. chen fei didn¡¯t attempt to enter those alleys either. instead, he continued observing the various shops along the main street until he reached a martial arts academy. when he saw the martial arts academy, chen fei felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, though he couldn¡¯t recall where that feeling came from. the academy¡¯s doors swung open, and a cold aura rushed out. chen fei looked inside and indeed saw many figures practicing martial arts and cultivating techniques. ¡°shall we go somewhere else?¡± ren zhongyang shivered involuntarily, feeling the eerie atmosphere around them. ¡°strengthening the body is important. would you like to come in and take a look?¡± a figure suddenly appeared before chen fei and ren zhongyang, seemingly out of nowhere. ren zhongyang instinctively took a step back as if facing a terrifying presence. chen fei observed the newcomer, a tall and skinny figure with sharp cheekbones and bulging eyes. the suggestion of strengthening the body seemed unconvincing coming from him. however, chen fei could sense a deep, suppressed energy emanating from this person. while the claim of strengthening the body might not have been very convincing, there was no doubt that this person was exceptionally strong. stimulated by this encounter, various images flashed rapidly in chen fei¡¯s mind, but they couldn¡¯t be pieced together coherently. ¡°we have other matters to attend to. goodbye!¡± chen fei hesitated for a moment, then turned to leave. the martial arts academy made him uneasy, and he preferred not to get involved with it. a strange smile played on the academy head¡¯s face as he said, ¡°weren¡¯t you looking to make money? your fruits won¡¯t sell now, and no one will come to you for medical treatment.¡± chen fei halted in his tracks and turned to look at the academy head. ¡°can your martial arts academy help me make money?¡± chen fei asked in a low voice. ¡°it can, but it depends on whether you have the ability to earn,¡± replied the academy head, nodding. ¡°what do you mean?¡± ¡°join my martial arts academy, learn our techniques. once you¡¯ve mastered them, your tuition fee will be doubled in return!¡± the academy head smiled ominously and pointed to the largest fruit in chen fei¡¯s basket, saying, ¡°that will be your tuition fee, nothing else.¡± chen fei looked at the largest fruit in his basket, realizing that it represented everything he had. his cultivation, his life force, and now, his martial arts training¡ªall encapsulated in that one fruit. the academy head was essentially demanding his life force in exchange for martial arts instruction. once his life force was taken away, everything else would be taken away as well. ¡°the tuition fee is too steep!¡± chen fei shook his head. it¡¯s expensive for a reason. if you can¡¯t afford it, you can use these as payment,¡± the martial arts academy head said, eyes filled with greed as he pointed to the slightly smaller fruits. among these fruits, one exuded a sense of soaring sword intent, another was shrouded in dark energy, and one depicted a figure that seemed to roar defiantly towards the heavens. ¡°no, you¡¯ve misunderstood me. when 1 said it¡¯s too expensive, i meant i¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to afford to double it,¡± chen fei replied as he looked at the academy head. as his mind became clearer and his thoughts flowed more freely, even though he still couldn¡¯t remember many things, chen fei had an almost obsessive self-confidence in his ability to learn. this self-confidence was unfounded, but chen fei believed in it deeply. the academy head was momentarily taken aback by chen fei¡¯s words and then burst into loud laughter. his laughter was both icy and mocking. he wondered how someone who had earned a bit of money dared to be so arrogant! but arrogance was good; without it, how could he stake someone¡¯s life force and everything else? don¡¯t worry, if 1 dare to promise double returns, 1 can definitely afford it, as long as you dare to enter my martial arts academy!¡± the academy head stopped laughing, looked down at chen fei, and the mockery in his eyes remained unhidden.. Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Killing and Seizing Spirits (Part 1) chapter 315: killing and seizing spirits (part 1) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation without realizing it, ren zhongyang tugged on chen fei¡¯s sleeve, wanting to remind him. however, before he could say a word, the martial arts academy head¡¯s gaze turned toward ren zhongyang. ¡°you, come along!¡± the martial arts academy head stared at ren zhongyang with bulging eyes, like an abyss that made people instinctively want to fall into it. ren zhongyang was about to nod when a sudden shock rippled through his consciousness. his eyes momentarily regained clarity, but it quickly faded away. ¡°i won¡¯t go!¡± however, this momentary clarity made ren zhongyang realize, and he hurriedly shook his head to refuse. his fear of the martial arts academy was growing stronger. ¡°you¡­¡± ren zhongyang looked at chen fei, wanting to continue warning him. however, before he could finish his sentence, he saw the martial arts academy head wave his sleeve. ren zhongyang instinctively raised his hand to shield himself. ¡°if you don¡¯t want to learn, then don¡¯t block the entrance. step aside!¡± the martial arts academy head coldly commanded. a surge of force pushed ren zhongyang back several steps. when he opened his eyes again, he saw chen fei already following the martial arts academy head and walking inside. he could actually refuse, unlike the situation at the medical clinic where he couldn¡¯t. but why did chen fei agree? ren zhongyang felt anxious, fearing that chen fei wouldn¡¯t return once he went inside. ¡°wait for me a moment. i¡¯ll be out in a little while,¡± chen fei turned back and glanced at ren zhongyang, smiling as he spoke. the martial arts academy head heard chen fei¡¯s words, and a scornful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. to enter his martial arts academy and still think about coming out unharmed, it was simply a case of not knowing the difference between heaven and earth. since the establishment of his martial arts academy, no one had ever entered and come out safely. ¡°be careful!¡± ren zhongyang couldn¡¯t help but sigh as he watched chen fei step into the martial arts academy¡¯s gate. the gate promptly slammed shut, cutting off ren zhongyang¡¯s view. ren zhongyang was anxious, but there was nothing he could do. that hazy and confused state of mind returned to his consciousness, making even thinking difficult. facing the bustling streets of this vast city, ren zhongyang didn¡¯t dare to move around freely. he could only huddle in a corner of the martial arts academy¡¯s wall, waiting for chen fei to possibly come out. inside the martial arts academy, as chen fei stepped in and saw the gates close, everyone who was practicing stopped. all of them turned their gaze toward chen fei, their eyes devoid of any warmth, only icy coldness. walking along with the martial arts academy head to the center of the courtyard, chen fei suddenly had a slight change in expression. he turned to look at a corner of the yard, where there lay a dying black rat. it was lying motionless on the ground, with only occasional faint movements. judging from the situation, it wouldn¡¯t be long before it breathed its last. as if sensing chen fei¡¯s gaze, the rat made a feeble effort to turn its head and looked at chen fei. their eyes met, and for a moment, it was as if they were communicating. chen fei was momentarily taken aback, and his consciousness started to churn violently. at first, he had noticed the rat due to an inexplicable feeling of familiarity, much like when he faced ren zhongyang. however, when their eyes met, it triggered a violent upheaval in his consciousness. the few coins in his pocket began to disappear one by one, and the turbulence in chen fei¡¯s consciousness grew faster. in an instant, a sword light pierced out from his consciousness, tearing a gap through the surrounding mist. chen fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, and the suppressed memories and wisdom that had been obscured suddenly found release. mirror image godslayer sword! in his consciousness, the mirror image godslayer sword, nurtured by chen fei, suddenly appeared outside the mist, and chen fei¡¯s true consciousness completely concealed itself. the mirror image godslayer sword, initially fused with the mirror image technique, could temporarily shield the true consciousness from attacks in the consciousness realm. the mist around them seemed to be drawn towards the mirror image godslayer sword, gradually enveloping it, while ignoring chen fei¡¯s true consciousness. only a small portion of the mist remained scattered around. this bit of mist was no longer able to completely shroud chen fei¡¯s true consciousness. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath, feeling like a drowning person suddenly inhaling fresh air, making him feel relaxed all over. the sensation of having his wisdom completely suppressed was too uncomfortable. he had been in a state of confusion, knowing nothing and acting solely on instinct. fortunately, the connection with the rat demon had stimulated chen fei, and the combination of the money and the mirror image godslayer sword had played crucial roles. all three were indispensable. the rat demon stared at chen fei with wide eyes. it felt that chen fei was very familiar and comforting, but it had no idea why it felt this way, so it simply stared blankly at chen fei. chen fei glanced at the rat demon, then shifted his gaze back to the martial arts academy head. the martial arts academy head¡¯s gaze shifted between chen fei and the rat demon. he could sense that something had changed in chen fei, but he couldn¡¯t discern what it was. ¡°bang!¡± with a wave of his hand, the martial arts academy head sent the rat demon crashing into the backyard, disappearing from chen fei¡¯s sight. ¡°the tuition fee is here, so let¡¯s hear the rules,¡± chen fei said, patting the basket of fruits beside him, causing them to roll around. the martial arts academy head, greedily eyeing the contents of the basket, made no effort to conceal his avarice. he seemed eager to devour all the fruits right there. ¡°i¡¯ll teach you a martial art, and you have two hours to learn it. don¡¯t worry; there have been people who learned this martial art before. everything in despair city is a fair exchange!¡± the martial arts academy head looked at chen fei, grinning and revealing sharp teeth. ¡°two hours? alright, let¡¯s begin!¡± chen fei nodded. on the interface, there wasn¡¯t much silver at the moment, just over a hundred thousand taels. it was the sporadic savings that chen fei had accumulated. with only this amount of money, chen fei might still feel a bit uneasy facing this martial arts academy.. Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Killing and Seizing Spirits (Part 2) chapter 316: killing and seizing spirits (part 2) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation after all, the simplification of many cultivation techniques, especially for the body refining realm, might cost around several tens of thousands of taels of silver. even for techniques as powerful as the suppressing dragon elephant technique, it only cost six thousand taels initially. however, for techniques beyond the body refining realm, the cost of simplification skyrocketed, and just over a hundred thousand taels wouldn¡¯t be nearly enough. while silver coins were in limited supply, chen fei had accumulated quite a number of elemental stones. not all of the elixirs chen fei produced were for his own use. he occasionally sold some in exchange for elemental stones, especially after realizing the limitations of his core soul energy on his cultivation. as a result, the number of elemental stones he had collected over time had grown significantly. this scattered storage had led to an extravagant number of elemental stones displayed on his interface over a hundred of them. this was undoubtedly a substantial fortune. it could be used to purchase elixirs that would enable chen fei to open up more acupoints. however, chen fei chose to keep it. as long as there was money on the interface, chen fei felt a bit more confident. you never knew when this money might come in handy. ¡°hahaha!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader burst into loud laughter, and not only him, but all the martial hall students around also started laughing. it was as if chen fei couldn¡¯t wait to meet his end. ¡°watch closely, the slaughter spirit technique!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader bellowed as he swung his hand forward, slicing through the empty space. initially empty-handed, as he made the swing, a formidable force seemed to gather at the edge of his hand, creating a feeling of earth-shattering power. ¡°hum!¡± the entire martial hall trembled as chen fei¡¯s hair fluttered backward in the strong wind, and his clothes clung to his body, malting a sound like tearing silk. chen fei squinted his eyes slightly. this technique, slaughter spirit, was not only about cutting through the body but also involved a strange power that he couldn¡¯t discern in a short time. the martial hall¡¯s leader, after executing the move, stood firm and turned to look at chen fei. a mysterious smile played on his lips as he extended his right hand, producing a manual. ¡°the cultivation method for this technique is inside. let s begin!¡± the manual floated in front of chen fei, who reached out to receive it. the material of the manual felt unusually cold to the touch. chen fei opened it and started reading carefully. the martial hall¡¯s leader gazed at the fruits in chen fei¡¯s basket, especially the one representing his lifespan, emitting an enticing fragrance. all he had to do was wait for two hours, and all these things would belong to him. as for chen fei¡¯s chances of learning the slaughter spirit technique? the martial hall¡¯s leader had neglected to mention one crucial detail slaughter spirit technique was not a complete cultivation technique but rather a specific move from another cultivation method. to learn the slaughter spirit technique, one had to first master that entire cultivation method and then proceed to study the technique. it was like the case of the zhongyuan sword pearl and the zhongyuan sword. only by comprehending and mastering the zhongyuan sword could the sword pearl be unleashed. attempting to learn the slaughter spirit technique without mastering its parent cultivation method was not impossible, but it would undoubtedly be extremely difficult. it involved reversing the natural order, and while it was theoretically possible for someone with exceptional talent, it would still require a significant amount of time and effort. it¡¯s not just a matter of time; when deducing it, one must also possess a strong foundation in martial arts. it¡¯s like a blind person trying to figure out what an elephant looks like by feeling its ivory tusks. for someone who has never seen or heard of an elephant, this would be an unimaginable challenge. chen fei¡¯s true cultivation level must be definitely below the combined aperture tempering realm because the despair city couldn¡¯t suppress someone at that level. without reaching the combined aperture tempering realm, no matter how talented one was, without sufficient time, it was impossible to reverse-engineer a cultivation technique, let alone learn the slaughter spirit technique. in less than a half an hour, chen fei had finished reading the manual for the slaughter spirit technique. as he read, he realized the problem with this technique. it was just a partial move from a certain cultivation method, without a complete set of principles. learning such a partial move was extremely challenging. it wasn¡¯t impossible since the manual was fairly comprehensive, but it would require a significant amount of time and effort to master. two hours? even for a peak combined aperture tempering realm cultivator, achieving this was almost impossible. unless someone provided meticulous and comprehensive guidance, it couldn¡¯t be done. chen fei looked up at the martial hall¡¯s leader, hoping for careful instruction, but he knew it was unlikely. chen fei couldn¡¯t provide such instruction himself, but his panel could! back in pingyin county, the hastily recorded thunderous sword force had been simplified into the astonishing symbol art because of his panel. now, with the relatively complete slaughter spirit technique in front of him, there was no way his panel couldn¡¯t simplify it. as long as he had money, many problems could be solved. conveniently, chen fei had money now. the martial hall¡¯s leader gazed at chen fei with a cold expression, hoping to see him frustrated, but instead, he only saw chen fei¡¯s calm demeanor. ¡°discover the cultivation technique and spend ten pieces of elemental stones to simplify the slaughter spirit technique?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly. the price for simplifying just one technique move was actually on par with the total amount he had spent on simplifying the entire zhongyuan sword technique. this indicated how intricate the manual with the slaughter spirit technique was. perhaps it was on par with the suppressing dragon elephant technique? ¡°simplify!¡± ¡°simplifying the slaughter spirit technique¡­ simplification successful¡­ slaughter spirit technique ¡ª> cleaving strike!¡± seeing the result of the simplification, a smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on chen fei¡¯s face. this task could be considered accomplished. ¡°you don¡¯t have much time; you better hurry up,¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader¡¯s cold voice chimed in. it wasn¡¯t a friendly reminder; instead, it was an attempt to add more pressure to chen fei. rushing often led to mistakes, and panic was a common response under pressure for most people.. Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Killing and Seizing Spirits (Part 3) chapter 317: killing and seizing spirits (part 3) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation there are people who remain calm in the face of danger, but even those individuals, while composed internally, may unconsciously quicken their pace as the deadline approaches. cultivation is not something you can speed up just because you want to. sometimes you can do it, and sometimes you can¡¯t. even if you have some understanding, when time is running out, those small hints of insight can dissipate, making it difficult to grasp. after reading the manual, chen fei remained remarkably calm, perhaps because he had gained some insights. the martial hall¡¯s leader, however, was not about to let chen fei have his way; he was determined to be a thorn in his side. ¡°we have plenty of time; no need to rush,¡± chen fei said with a light smile when he looked up at the martial hall¡¯s leader. ¡°oh, really? then show me quickly!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader sneered outright. practicing the slaughter spirit technique in just two hours made chen fei¡¯s claim that they had plenty of time seem laughable. people could be arrogant, but the kind of arrogance chen fei displayed was nothing but amusing in the eyes of the martial hall¡¯s leader. the martial hall¡¯s leader was looking forward to seeing how chen fei would behave after offering up his yang shou later. he wondered if chen fei would still be as stubborn and arrogant. ¡°please instruct me!¡± chen fei¡¯s right hand moved, and a pole dropped into his hand. a radiance shone from one end of the pole, and it transformed into the qianyuan sword. chen fei held the qianyuan sword and took a step forward, bringing the sword down in a powerful strike. ¡°hahaha!¡± upon witnessing this sword strike, the martial hall¡¯s leader burst into unrestrained laughter. chen fei¡¯s initially composed expression had him somewhat worried at first, thinking that chen fei might have truly comprehended something extraordinary. even though it was highly improbable to learn the slaughter spirit technique in such a short time, there was still a slight fear of unexpected surprises. however, now it was evident that chen fei¡¯s strike had nothing to do with the slaughter spirit technique. with this kind of sword strike, even if chen fei practiced for a year, he wouldn¡¯t make the slightest progress toward comprehending the slaughter spirit technique. ¡°hahaha!¡± others within the martial hall, seeing this, joined in the laughter with raucous and grating voices that felt like they were drilling into your brain, making one wish to cover their mouths. ¡°not bad, please continue!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader mocked chen fei with a feigned encouragement. chen fei remained silent, as comprehension related to the slaughter spirit technique resonated in his sea of consciousness. at the same time, he fully understood the intricacies of this technique. [cultivation technique: slaughter spirit technique ¨C entry level (1/90000)] the amount of experience required to master the slaughter spirit technique was astonishingly high, and the experience needed for the subsequent stages of proficiency and mastery was beyond imagination. if it were anyone else practicing this technique through conventional means, even with a complete manual, the time it would take to cultivate would be dishearteningly long. however, from another perspective, this slaughter spirit technique was worth investing such an extensive amount of time for comprehension and cultivation. slaughter ¨C it was also about seizing spirits! the essence of creatures slain by the slaughter spirit technique would be forcibly taken away. in simpler terms, this technique treated other living beings as if they were pills. killing strange beings, demonic beasts, and even people could yield spiritual essence, fueling one¡¯s own cultivation. the more you fought and killed, the stronger you became. compared to the tedious process of self-cultivation, the slaughter spirit technique was like an accelerator. if you were strong enough, you could grow stronger as you continued to kill. a demonic technique, a technique that participated in the cycle of life! however, the slaughter spirit technique was incomplete. when using it to kill living beings, the harvested spiritual essence contained impurities and scattered spiritual imprints. directly consuming these spiritual essences, in small quantities, was manageable. however, in larger quantities, it could drive the cultivator insane before they saw any increase in their cultivation. furthermore, these impure spiritual essences were not particularly beneficial for opening the next acupoint. they could potentially hinder the process or become a vulnerability for the cultivator. there must be a method to purify these spiritual essences. the complete technique likely included a complementary method; otherwise, the slaughter spirit technique would be rather underwhelming. ¡°ah!¡± chen fei opened his eyes and couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh. the fact that this technique wasn¡¯t complete left him feeling regretful. ¡°giving up so soon?¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s sigh, the martial hall¡¯s leader smirked coldly. where had all that arrogance from earlier gone? ¡°do you have the complete technique?¡± chen fei asked, feeling that learning just one move of the slaughter spirit technique was too painful. ¡°hahaha, do you expect me to share the complete manual with you?¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader burst into laughter, finding the idea of chen fei wanting him to reveal the entire manual utterly laughable, even absurd. chen fei furrowed his brows. he shook his head, ignoring the grating laughter around him. activating the slaughter spirit technique, he raised the qianyuan sword high and swung it forward. ¡°hmm!¡± a rippie vibrated in front of the qianyuan sword¡¯s blade. the entry-level slaughter spirit technique might not have outstanding power, but it was still the slaughter spirit technique. the martial hall¡¯s leader¡¯s laughter abruptly stopped. it seemed as if, whether it was him or the entire martial hall, all the voices vanished in an instant. everyone stared fixedly at the qianyuan sword, their attention focused on that ripple. the martial hall¡¯s leader stared at the qianyuan sword, and even his rigid gaze turned towards chen fei. his expression was filled with astonishment, as if his eyes were about to pop out of his sockets. one moment, the previous strike had seemingly nothing to do with the slaughter spirit technique, but with the next strike, chen fei had already mastered the entry level of the technique. it was like an illusion that was almost too unbelievable to be true. the martial hall¡¯s leader had mastery over the slaughter spirit technique himself, so he knew it well. what chen fei had just displayed was indeed the slaughter spirit technique. it wasn¡¯t an illusion; everything was real.. Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Killing and Seizing Spirits (Part 4) chapter 318: killing and seizing spirits (part 4) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation but because it was real, it appeared so fake. how could there possibly be someone who, upon just receiving a manual, would instantly master it? even for a formidable cultivator like one in the combined aperture tempering realm, achieving such a level of cultivation speed was impossible, as it defied all principles of cultivation. ¡°how¡­ how did you do it?¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader didn¡¯t deny it. in despair city, there were rules, and denial was futile. ¡°do you have the complete manual?¡± chen fei asked again. this time, there was no grating laughter, only the suppressed unwillingness and disbelief from the martial hall¡¯s leader. ¡°n¡­ no!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader suddenly hunched over, truly hunched over. countless strands of energy radiated from him and fell into chen fei¡¯s basket, transforming into several hundred pieces of currency. initially, the martial hall¡¯s leader had a frightening appearance, despite being emaciated, and his aura was terrifying. but now, with his energy dissipating, he seemed as if he could disintegrate into nothingness at any moment. ¡°i still want to learn other techniques!¡± chen fei stared at the martial hall¡¯s leader. the martial hall¡¯s leader looked at chen fei in disbelief. was he planning to wipe them all out? as they locked eyes, chen fei did indeed have the opportunity to eliminate them all. anyone who dared to covet his longevity would not escape his clutches without being drained of their essence. ¡°bang!¡± as soon as the martial hall¡¯s leader finished speaking, his entire body suddenly exploded, and not only him, but the other martial hall disciples who had been unharmed just moments ago also dispersed, leaving behind a large portion of their essence. hundreds more pieces of currency fell into chen fei¡¯s basket. after a while, the martial hall¡¯s leader, who had exploded, began to reform. his aura was even weaker than before. ¡°i still want¡­¡± ¡°don¡¯t say it anymore, 1 beg you not to say it again. if you have any requests, just tell me directly!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader shouted loudly. bound by the rules, a martial hall had to teach any martial arts technique to anyone who could afford the tuition fees. they could teach any technique, but they had to teach something; failure to do so would result in punishment. however, the martial hall¡¯s leader dared not teach chen fei anymore. the impossible-to-learn slaughter spirit technique had been comprehended by chen fei with a single strike. other techniques, no matter how difficult, couldn¡¯t compare to the slaughter spirit technique for chen fei. ¡°i want to take that rat demon with me!¡± ¡°alright, you can take it!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader nodded frantically, waving his hand, and the rat demon appeared by chen fei¡¯s feet, barely clinging to life. ¡°please heal it!¡± chen fei continued. ¡°of course!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader crushed his own arm, releasing the scattered energy into the rat demon¡¯s body. the rat demon, which was on the brink of death, rapidly recovered, thanks to its own essence. ¡°is it enough?¡± chen fei asked. the martial hall¡¯s leader kept his head lowered, as if afraid to meet chen fei¡¯s gaze. however, the eyes beneath his hair were filled with resentment, as if he wished to tear chen fei apart. ¡°how can 1 leave this city?¡± chen fei asked, posing the most crucial question. even though chen fei hadn¡¯t encountered any danger here, he needed to find an escape route for himself. if he were to face danger, he had to have a way to leave. ¡°i can¡¯t tell you that!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader¡¯s face changed drastically, shaking his head frantically. ¡°why can¡¯t you tell me?¡± chen fei furrowed his brow. ¡°because i¡¯ll die!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader whispered. ¡°even if you will die, you still have to say it!¡± chen fei stared at the martial hall¡¯s leader and said firmly, ¡°once you tell me this, i will leave immediately!¡± the martial hall¡¯s leader¡¯s mouth trembled, his eyes locked onto chen fei. he understood that this was chen fei¡¯s limit. if he didn¡¯t tell, chen fei would continue learning martial arts and completely absorb him. if he revealed the answer to chen fei, there would still be a glimmer of hope. the martial hall¡¯s leader¡¯s trembling right hand pointed in a certain direction. ¡°buzz!¡± the entire martial hall shook violently, and the martial hall¡¯s leader let out a shrill scream, as if he had been erased, disappearing in an instant. not only the leader but also the other students began to vanish one by one. the entire martial hall crumbled and fell into ruin at an astonishing speed. in the blink of an eye, all that remained were broken walls and debris. as chen fei gazed around, it seemed as if this place had decayed for decades. only in one corner, a new patch of grass slowly grew, emanating an aura identical to that of the martial hall¡¯s leader. chen fei approached and stomped on it.. Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: Root Out the Weeds chapter 319: root out the weeds translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation as chen fei¡¯s foot touched the ground, a piercing scream filled his ears, followed by the martial hall¡¯s leader cursing him with bitterness. chen fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he waited patiently for a moment, but he didn¡¯t receive any punishment. apparently, the rule didn¡¯t currently cover this particular patch of grass within the city. was it because the martial hall¡¯s leader had violated the rules first? chen fei lowered his head to look at the sole of his shoe, a faint smile playing on his lips. those who live by the sword shall die by the sword. chen fei had previously promised that he would leave immediately after obtaining the answer, but before departing, he casually stepped on some flowers and grass. perhaps it was an unintentional action? the slaughter spirit technique! the entry-level slaughter spirit technique began to activate at an extremely slow pace. in combat, such a level of technique would certainly not be effective, as it could be easily exploited before it even had a chance to work. however, now, suppressing a patch of grass posed no problems at all. the grass beneath chen fei¡¯s shoe, which had been trembling, seemed to sense the presence of the slaughter spirit technique and began to struggle frantically. the curses and malevolent thoughts grew louder in chen fei¡¯s ears. even some spiritual curses floated into chen fei¡¯s consciousness. however, all of these curses were redirected to the godslayer sword by chen fei, having no impact on his true spiritual state. ¡°all!¡± with a sharp, agonizing scream, the green grass suddenly disappeared, leaving behind a pure essence that entered chen fei¡¯s body. sensing the purity of this essence, chen fei pondered for a moment before channeling it directly into the qianyuan sword. absorbing this foreign essence would require chen fei to spend a considerable amount of time purifying it, and that time was definitely not short. given this, he decided not to absorb it recklessly, at least not until he found a fast purification method. on the other hand, giving these essences to a spiritual weapon turned out to be a good option. while spiritual weapons also demanded pure essence, they weren¡¯t as delicate as martial practitioners. some of the fragmented mental shards mixed within these essences couldn¡¯t be retained for long within a spiritual weapon and would gradually dissipate. chen fei swiftly arrived at the martial hall¡¯s entrance, where ren zhongyang looked at him with surprise. chen fei had actually come out of the martial hall in a short amount of time. ren zhongyang glanced back at the martial hall and suddenly froze. he hadn¡¯t noticed before, but now he saw that the martial hall, which had been shiny and presentable just moments ago, was in complete disarray. what had happened? ¡°come this way,¡± chen fei said as he turned the qianyuan sword back into a pole and carried the basket. he walked in the direction the martial hall¡¯s leader had indicated earlier. along the way, many people who saw chen fei avoided him from a distance, seemingly unwilling to cross paths with him. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but feel that news of the martial hall¡¯s upheaval had already reached these people¡¯s ears. singlehandedly destroying the martial hall had sent a strong warning to the people on the streets, even though they didn¡¯t know how chen fei had accomplished it. unless necessary, it was better for them to keep their distance from this person. chen fei caressed one coin in his hand. previously, his spiritual wisdom had been obscured, so he hadn¡¯t thought about studying these coins; he had simply wanted to earn more money on instinct. however, now that his spiritual wisdom had returned, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but become curious about these coins. in this city, it seemed like everything could be represented by money. the majority of the martial hall leader¡¯s essence had transformed into money and fallen into chen fei¡¯s basket. moreover, those people who paid money for eating fruit and medical treatment had visibly weakened after handing over their money. chen fei pressed his finger slightly, and the coin abruptly broke into two pieces. then, from the broken edge, it immediately dissipated and entered chen fei¡¯s body. a strand of ethereal aura, fragments of the undisturbed mind, pure to the extreme¡ªthis was the purest essence! chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened slightly. compared to the essences absorbed through the slaughter spirit technique, the essence formed by these coins could be absorbed directly without any adverse effects. chen fei looked up at the city. it was clear that the rules here had completely purified these essences. staring at the hundreds of coins in the basket, if he absorbed all of them, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy would skyrocket. he would easily break free from the shackles of early-stage aperture tempering realm¡¯s core soul energy and wouldn¡¯t have to worry about its insufficiency until he reached the middle stage. the rapid increase in core soul energy would naturally accelerate the cultivation speed of his acupoints. most importantly, the transition from early-stage to mid-stage aperture tempering realm, which was often a difficult hurdle for other early-stage cultivators, would be significantly easier for chen fei. other early-stage cultivators like liao hanqin would need to consolidate their foundations for some time and find the right opportunity to break through; otherwise, they might fail during the breakthrough. however, compared to them, chen fei undoubtedly had a much easier time, thanks to his significantly stronger core soul energy. chen fei, accompanied by ren zhongyang, continued forward until they reached a city gate. chen fei looked up at the city gate, feeling a heavy aura rushing toward him. the mist in chen fei¡¯s mental realm became much more active, tightly enveloping the godslayer sword. there were even several wisps of mist approaching chen fei¡¯s spiritual core, causing him to take a few steps back to alleviate the situation. in fact, chen fei had been here before, even before the martial hall leader had pointed in this direction. however, at that time, there was nothing here; it was just a solid wall. but now, that wall had transformed into a city gate. ¡°what do you see?¡± chen fei turned to ren zhongyang. ¡°a wall!¡± ren zhongyang replied, looking somewhat puzzled. he had followed chen fei to this location, and chen fei had been standing there for quite some time, leaving ren zhongyang filled with curiosity. a wall? why would chen fei keep staring at it? chen fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. it seemed that only he could see this city gate, while ren zhongyang, like the earlier chen fei, could only see a wall. was it due to the martial hall leader¡¯s guidance, chen fei¡¯s regained clarity, or a combination of both? ¡°don¡¯t resist!¡± chen fei crushed a few coins and pointed a finger at ren zhongyang¡¯s forehead. ren zhongyang¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively tried to evade, but he forcefully stopped himself. in his heart, ren zhongyang trusted chen fei; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been following him all this time. the essence formed from the coins was like a sharp blade, slicing through the mist in ren zhongyang¡¯s spiritual realm. ren zhongyang¡¯s spiritual acumen instantly awakened, allowing him to grasp the situation around him. ¡°look here again, do you see anything different?¡± chen fei waved his hand when he saw ren zhongyang trying to speak. ren zhongyang held back his words and looked ahead, squinting slightly. ren zhongyang¡¯s core soul energy continued to fluctuate, but in his eyes, this was still a wall. however, his inner consciousness told him that there was an issue with this wall, but ren zhongyang couldn¡¯t quite figure out what the problem was. chen fei frowned as he watched ren zhongyang¡¯s expression. was it still just a wall? in other words, without guidance from someone inside the city, outsiders trapped here wouldn¡¯t be able to find the exit. however, guiding someone to the exit seemed to violate the city¡¯s rules, as seen with the martial hall leader who had almost been wiped out, leaving only a glimmer of hope. therefore, it was highly unlikely that the people inside the city would help those trapped here find a way out, especially since doing so would go against the rules. ¡°chen fei, 1 don¡¯t think i can hold on much longer,¡± ren zhongyang suddenly said, his clear eyes beginning to cloud over again. while chen fei had opened a crack in the mist within ren zhongyang¡¯s spiritual realm, he had not completely dispersed it. chen fei couldn¡¯t even dispel the mist within his own spiritual realm; he could only resist it using his spiritual techniques. under normal circumstances, outsiders trapped here would need to continuously cleanse the mist with the essence of money or have incredibly strong spiritual power to directly break through the mist¡¯s obstruction. to reach such a level, one would likely need core soul energy at the peak of the aperture tempering realm. the remaining option was for individuals like chen fei, who possessed special spiritual techniques. as for spirit weapons that could support the core soul energy of those in the aperture tempering realm, they were extremely rare. ¡°don¡¯t worry, just wait for me here,¡± chen fei instructed and walked toward the city gate. the mist in his spiritual realm began to churn, and chen fei¡¯s gaze became somewhat hazy. the money in the basket started to disappear, and the power of the essence protected chen fei¡¯s spiritual acumen. ¡°who goes there?¡± a loud shout suddenly echoed in chen fei¡¯s ears, causing him to turn his head. beside the city gate, where it had been empty just a moment ago, a figure dressed as a city guard had appeared, holding a sharp blade and staring at chen fei with cold eyes. ¡°can i leave the city from here?¡± chen fei asked the guard in a deep voice. ii by the city lord¡¯s decree, the city gate opens only once a month. at other times, you can only enter, not exit!¡± the guard replied with a glance at chen fei, his voice resolute. ¡°when is the next time the city gate will open?¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. the fact that it opened once a month indicated that there was still a chance to leave this city. without some special means, surviving here for even a day seemed unlikely, as people were likely drained dry, just like the rat demon that chen fei had encountered, which was on the brink of death when he saw it. the guard didn¡¯t respond to chen fei¡¯s question but instead closed his eyes. chen fei furrowed his brow. without a specific time frame, waiting passively like this was not ideal. moreover, as nightfall approached within the city, chen fei had an instinctive feeling that continuing to stay on the streets might expose them to other dangers. chen fei glanced at his basket, raised his right hand, and flicked ten copper coins into the air, sending them floating toward the guard. the guard¡¯s eyes immediately opened, and he glanced at chen fei before quickly collecting the ten copper coins into his sleeve. ¡°in two days, at the hour of the rat, the city gate will open!¡± after saying this, the guard closed his eyes again. chen fei nodded in acknowledgment, then stepped out of the city gate¡¯s area. at this moment, ren zhongyang¡¯s gaze alternated between clarity and haziness. while ren zhongyang¡¯s spiritual cultivation was not bad, he lacked special techniques to contend with the continuous suppression of the mist. it was simply too overwhelming. upon seeing chen fei¡¯s return, ren zhongyang hurried over. he had been watching as chen fei walked forward, only to see him disappear after a few steps. ¡°the sky is getting late; let¡¯s find a place to stay for now,¡± chen fei said as he looked up at the overcast sky, knowing that nightfall was approaching.. Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: Void Sword Light chapter 320: void sword light translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei, accompanied by ren zhongyang, returned directly to the medical hall. when chen fei had awakened earlier, they were on the streets, and there were no available accommodations. interestingly, ren zhongyang ended up in the medical hall, where there were typically dormitory arrangements. the people inside the medical hall were puzzled when they saw chen fei and ren zhongyang return, especially when it was made clear that they needed lodging. ¡°he has practiced medicine here, and 1 have also practiced medicine here. even if you need it, i can continue practicing here for the next few days,¡± chen fei said to the medical hall¡¯s manager with a persuasive tone. ¡°so, you should arrange for accommodation.¡± ¡°the medical hall doesn¡¯t provide accommodations,¡± the medical hall¡¯s manager replied emotionlessly. ¡°no accommodations?¡± chen fei¡¯s voice slightly rose. ¡°no accommodations,¡± the manager replied firmly. ¡°then where do you all stay?¡± chen fei pointed to the other medical attendants inside the hall, and there were quite a few of them, at least a dozen. ¡°where we stay is none of your concern!¡± the medical hall¡¯s manager¡¯s face suddenly turned cold, and his gaze became icy as he looked at chen fei. ¡°do you want to eat a piece of fruit?¡± chen fei beckoned with his right hand, and an apple appeared in his hand, which he placed in front of the manager. the manager¡¯s eyebrows trembled, and he chose to ignore chen fei¡¯s offer. he was well aware of chen fei¡¯s unusual abilities. eating the fruit would likely not benefit him at all and might even result in a financial loss. ¡°do you know that the martial hall in the city just collapsed?¡± chen fei placed the fruit back in his basket and looked at the medical hall¡¯s manager, suddenly speaking in a hushed tone. ¡°are you threatening me?¡± the medical hall¡¯s manager¡¯s eyes widened, and a malevolent aura suddenly pervaded the surroundings. ren zhongyang, standing nearby, couldn¡¯t help but shiver involuntarily, looking at the medical hall¡¯s manager with a frightened expression. on the way back just now, ren zhongyang¡¯s spiritual awareness had been suppressed again, causing him to forget who he was. the only thing that remained was an increasing sense of trust in chen fei. ¡°yes, i am threatening you! guess what, can i use the same method to bring this place down as well?¡± chen fei stared directly into the medical hall¡¯s manager¡¯s eyes and lightly tapped the basket. the basket emitted a faint sound of coins colliding with each other. just from the sound, it was clear that there were hundreds of coins inside. ¡°where do you think the money in my basket comes from?¡± chen fei whispered. the medical hall¡¯s manager¡¯s eyes were filled with resentment, as if it was about to burst out. however, chen fei remained unfazed. as time passed, chen fei¡¯s expression gradually became cold and indifferent. the increasingly cold demeanor of chen fei made the medical hall¡¯s manager inexplicably anxious. he had no idea how chen fei had caused the martial hall to collapse, but having witnessed chen fei¡¯s manipulation of the patients, combined with this threat, it seemed that chen fei was not merely making empty boasts. if he didn¡¯t provide chen fei with a satisfactory answer, chen fei might really bring down the medical hall. thinking of this result, the medical hall¡¯s manager couldn¡¯t help but retract his imposing manner. providing accommodation for a night wasn¡¯t worth taking such a risk. ¡°one night, ten copper coins!¡± the medical hall¡¯s manager said darkly. ¡°one copper coin!¡± chen fei shook his head, refusing directly. the medical hall¡¯s manager¡¯s eyes widened in shock. this bargaining style was not a straightforward cut but a chop to the ankles. a surge of anger rushed to his head, but he managed to suppress it forcefully. ¡°alright, one copper coin!¡± the medical hall¡¯s manager gritted his teeth, and the sharp teeth collided, producing a metallic sound. half an hour later, chen fei settled into the dormitory in the backyard of the medical hall. outside, the sky darkened at an unusual speed. the night had descended! inside the room, the soft green lights flickered. the shadows of chen fei and ren zhongyang on the walls lengthened and shortened, appearing eerie and unsettling. ren zhongyang lay sprawled on the bed, snoring loudly. since his spiritual awareness had been obscured, ren zhongyang¡¯s behavior resembled that of an ordinary person, completely forgetting that he possessed extraordinary powers. due to the continuous struggle between his core soul energy and the mist, he was extremely exhausted. in less than a moment, he fell into a deep slumber. chen fei sat cross-legged on the side, looking at the copper coins in the basket. under chen fei¡¯s gaze, the copper coins floated one by one. chen fei contemplated for a moment, and the coins shattered one by one. pure source energy emanated, and chen fei took a slight inhalation, absorbing strand after strand of power into his body. chen fei¡¯s originally suppressed mind suddenly became active. he used the ¡°thousand threads technique¡± to incorporate these source energies one by one into his core soul. like flowing water, refining these source powers felt incredibly smooth to chen fei. he didn¡¯t encounter the slightest obstruction, smoothly assimilating these energies for his own use. in just a moment¡¯s time, chen fei began to feel the growth of his core soul energy. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had already reached the level of controlling thirty acupoints after refining some high-grade spiritual materials. now, with the increase in his core soul energy, he quickly reached the level of controlling thirty-one acupoints. the speed showed no sign of slowing down or stopping. with the continuous shattering of the copper coins, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy continued to surge forward. thirty-two acupoints, thirty-three acupoints, thirty-four acupoints¡ªwithin less than an hour, chen fei¡¯s mental power reached the level of controlling thirty-six acupoints. this was the level of core soul energy intensity that could only be achieved by the peak of the initial stage of the aperture tempering realm. most cultivators in the aperture tempering realm needed time to accumulate in order to reach such a level. it was rare for sects to reward their disciples with spirit enhancing pills, and only a few sects did so. even the powerful immortal cloud sword sect, like liao hanqin, spent more than twenty years to reach his current level of core soul energy. and this process of assimilation was not yet over. as time passed, after a brief pause, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy directly broke through to the level of controlling thirty-seven acupoints. at this point, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy seemed to have undergone a minor purification, becoming even purer and more agile. however, this wasn¡¯t a true transformation. only when chen fei¡¯s acupoint cultivation also reached the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm would his core soul energy undergo a profound transformation. despite this, chen fei¡¯s current gains were far from insignificant, and these gains were not yet complete. he had only used half of the copper coins, and his assimilation was still ongoing. controlling thirty-eight acupoints, thirty-nine acupoints, forty acupoints, forty-one acupoints! as he progressed, the growth of his core soul energy slowed down. when there were around a hundred copper coins left, chen fei gradually stopped. feeling the agility of his core soul energy, he let out a sigh and slowly opened his eyes. with his core soul energy surging, chen fei sensed a slightly floating sensation in his body once again. he continuously circulated the suppressing dragon elephant technique to gradually suppress and ultimately eliminate this unusual feeling. with control over forty-one acupoints, and with the assistance of the godslayer sword attracting the mist, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy no longer needed to restrain itself too much. if his core soul energy continued to grow, the mist¡¯s influence on chen fei would diminish more and more until it was completely ignored. if his cultivation could reach the combined aperture tempering realm, he could even directly tear apart this despair city, instead of being constrained by various rules as he was now. with about a hundred copper coins remaining, chen fei didn¡¯t refine them all, just keeping them for future needs. after all, the city gate wouldn¡¯t open until midnight in two days, and no one could predict what might happen during these two days. ¡°hmm?¡± chen fei, who was sensing the subtle changes in his strengthened core soul energy, suddenly raised his head. his ears twitched, picking up the sounds from outside the room. ¡°pitter-patter!¡± faint footsteps echoed from outside, to be more precise, on the main street outside. since nightfall, the entire despair city had fallen into silence. whether it was the main street outside or the interior of the medical clinic, both people and the eerie entities were hiding within their houses. therefore, the sudden sound of footsteps stood out distinctly. ¡°the temperature is dropping too!¡± chen fei looked at the frost forming on the windows, and the room¡¯s temperature was rapidly decreasing. the eerie green candles flickered for a moment before going out. the whole room plunged into darkness instantly. ¡°pitter-patter!¡± the footsteps on the street gradually became clearer, as if numerous people were moving together. however, upon closer listening, there was only one set of footsteps echoing. the echoing footsteps felt like they were stomping on people¡¯s hearts, one thud after another. it made the chest feel tight, as if one wanted to scream out loud to release the pent-up frustration and unease. in his restless sleep, ren zhongyang began to toss and turn, as if something was gradually entwining around him. chen fei squinted his eyes, staring at the wall as if trying to see through it to the outside. there was an unusual aura approaching, as if it were drawn by something, heading straight towards them. on the bed, ren zhongyang¡¯s body instinctively curled up, his lips turning purple. the elemental energy within his body seemed sealed, showing no signs of movement, rendering him completely defenseless. chen fei furrowed his brow. despair city in the dead of night was undeniably terrifying, but did that mean even hiding indoors couldn¡¯t shield one from this terror? ¡°whoosh! h outside the house, the wind suddenly picked up, causing the entire window to shake. that presence was now standing outside. chen fei could sense that the presence was fixated on the house. or perhaps, fixated on the people inside. ¡°screech!¡± a sharp, piercing screech that seemed to resonate only in the soul washed over chen fei. a powerful sense of drowsiness engulfed him, causing veins to bulge on his forehead. chen fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and he surveyed his surroundings. he realized that the environment had changed at some point. he was no longer in the house; all around him was an endless mist. ¡°chen fei! h a familiar voice called out from afar, like an old friend not seen in years. it was a simple call, yet it evoked countless memories and emotions in chen fei. ¡°chen fei!¡± in the mist, a figure appeared, slowly approaching. chen fei¡¯s attention was involuntarily drawn to this figure, filled with immense anticipation, hoping that it would appear soon. god slaying! god slaying! god slaying! as the figure¡¯s hands and feet began to emerge from the mist, three consecutive strikes of the mirror image godslayer sword sent three sword lights flashing through the void, piercing into the figure¡¯s body. ¡°screech!¡± once again, a sharp screech resounded, and chen fei¡¯s eyes opened. he was back in the room, realizing that everything had been like an illusion. chen fei turned to look at ren zhongyang, whose vitality and spirit had diminished by more than thirty percent! Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: Tianhui Stone chapter 321: tianhui stone translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the presence that had been outside the house had disappeared at some point. chen fei approached to check on ren zhongyang¡¯s condition, and it was evident that he had lost his source energy, and his vitality and spirit were severely damaged. chen fei frowned slightly. this night in despair city was unexpectedly dominating. or rather, the rules of the entire despair city seemed like a deathtrap for outsiders. if it were a peak-level cultivator of the aperture tempering realm, they might be able to resist or even gain some benefits. however, someone like ren zhongyang, who was in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm with insufficient core soul energy to break through the mist, was utterly overwhelmed. the people who came to this secret realm this time were all warriors in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm, with the highest among them about to step into the mid-stage, but they were still ultimately in the early stage. during the murky daytime, they were directionless, and even if they were fortunate enough to survive during the day, this night¡¯s inexplicable and tyrannical absorption of their vitality and spirit in their sleep would likely take many of them. of the dozens of aperture tempering cultivators who were drawn into despair city this time, very few were likely to survive, including the other two members of the primordial sword sect. fortunately, feng xiupu and wei yantao couldn¡¯t make it due to their injuries and thus escaped this ordeal. chen fei glanced at the rat demon in his sleeve. because it had been close to him, it hadn¡¯t suffered much loss of source energy, so it could be considered fortunate. chen fei turned to look at the window. the incessant footsteps echoing in his ears were gradually dissipating, and in less than a dozen breaths, they had all disappeared. ¡°the current time is just around midnight, and the city gate will also open at midnight two days from now!¡± a thought flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. it was dangerous to stay indoors now. how would he deal with being out on the main street two nights from now? chen fei¡¯s frown deepened. could he just cut through despair city with brute force? it was something he considered, but unfortunately, his current strength wouldn¡¯t allow it. the latter half of the night passed without any further incidents. in the early morning, ren zhongyang woke up with a profound sense of weakness due to the loss of his source energy. he seemed as if he could collapse at any moment. if ren zhongyang could break through the mist in his sea of consciousness at this moment, it wouldn¡¯t have been so bad with his aperture tempering realm strength. unfortunately, even when he wasn¡¯t injured, he couldn¡¯t break through the mist. with thirty percent of his source energy now taken away, breaking through the mist was even more impossible. ¡°you stay here. i¡¯ll go outside and check. i¡¯ll be back before nightfall!¡± chen fei said in a low voice. ¡°alright,¡± ren zhongyang replied weakly, leaning against the wall. chen fei appeared in the main hall of the medical hall. the head of the medical hall glanced at him and didn¡¯t see ren zhongyang. his expression shifted slightly, surprised that chen fei had left his companion alone in the medical hall. however, the head of the medical hall immediately remembered chen fei¡¯s sinister methods. as long as chen fei didn¡¯t actually run into trouble, they didn¡¯t dare to touch ren zhongyang. after all, no one could predict how chen fei might retaliate. looking at chen fei¡¯s expression, it was clear that last night¡¯s situation had not affected him at all. in fact, the head of the medical hall had a sense that chen fei¡¯s vitality and spirit had become even more vigorous. this person was better left alone! chen fei glanced at the people around him, hoisted his shoulder pole, and walked out of the medical hall. the entire street was bustling with activity, and compared to yesterday, it remained just as vibrant. carriages, horses, and pedestrians filled the streets. if one didn¡¯t pay close attention, they might subconsciously believe they were in an ordinary city. little did they know that this was the most terrifying city of all, the despair city. as chen fei strolled down the street, there were occasional stalls on either side. chen fei approached and took a look. the items being sold were everyday objects, but they all exuded the aura of the source. earlier, when chen fei¡¯s spiritual wisdom was clouded, he had a sense that the items sold by the vendors were extraordinary, likely drawn by the aura of the source. these vendors, upon seeing chen fei, had a hidden greed in their eyes, but none of them made any outrageous moves. chen fei tried to sell his own fruits, but no one paid him any attention. it was evident that chen fei¡¯s reputation had spread throughout this street. as he walked further down the street, chen fei¡¯s footsteps slowed. he looked towards a particular shop on the side. unlike the other stores, this shop emitted the most concentrated source aura. chen fei pondered for a moment and eventually entered this shop. ¡°customer, what can 1 get you?¡± the shopkeeper greeted chen fei with a warm smile. chen fei was somewhat surprised as he looked at the shopkeeper. unlike the others who had cold or even malicious expressions, this was the first one chen fei encountered who didn¡¯t display any peculiar emotions. if it weren¡¯t for the eerie aura emanating from the shopkeeper, one might mistake them for a normal human. chen fei scanned the goods in the shop, a wide array of items on display. suddenly, his expression slightly froze as he walked up to a shelf, looking somewhat surprised at what he found there. tianhui stone! it was a top-quality, or even one could say, an exceptional spiritual material. just by incorporating a small part of it into a spiritual weapon, it could directly enhance the weapon¡¯s power and even its grade. from this, one could gauge the level of rarity of tianhui stone. after all, there had been no news of tianhui stone being sold within immortal cloud city for so many years. such a grade of spiritual material was unlikely to be put up for sale by anyone. chen fei hadn¡¯t expected to encounter a piece of tianhui stone in this eerie city. moreover, this piece of tianhui stone was quite substantial in size. if he were to integrate it into the qianyuan sword, there was a good chance that the qianyuan sword could directly reach the pinnacle of mid-grade spiritual weapons. with careful nurturing for a few more years, it would definitely be possible to elevate the qianyuan sword into a high-grade spiritual weapon. furthermore, because it had absorbed this piece of tianhui stone, the potential of the qianyuan sword would be enhanced, and in the future, there might be hope for it to become a top-grade spiritual weapon. ¡°are you interested in this piece of tianhui stone? tianhui stone gathers the elemental forces of heaven and earth, it¡¯s extraordinary and rarely seen in the world. this piece of tianhui stone, this shop obtained it by sheer chance, and there won¡¯t be another one.¡± the shopkeeper followed chen fei and, seeing where his gaze fell, immediately gave an enthusiastic introduction. ¡°how much is it?¡± chen fei turned to the shopkeeper. if there was an opportunity, such a spiritual material was indeed not to be missed. ¡°i¡¯m afraid, sir, your money might not be sufficient. however, if you are willing to add a hundred years of your lifespan, you can take the tianhui stone.¡± the shopkeeper said with a beaming smile. chen fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, then he chuckled softly and said, ¡°it seems that in this city, one¡¯s lifespan is the most valuable currency.¡± ii not quite, sir. mortals may live a single lifetime, with a lifespan of only a few decades, which is not very useful. however, for a young gentleman like yourself, who has already achieved remarkable accomplishments, this kind of lifespan is the most valuable commodity,¡± the shopkeeper shook his head and said. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but react to this revelation about the classification of lifespans. regardless of the classification, chen fei had no intention of trading his own lifespan. no matter how good tianhui stone was, it couldn¡¯t compare to his own life. ¡°if you¡¯re unwilling, sir, you can also gather two thousand copper coins to purchase this piece of tianhui stone,¡± the shopkeeper said when he saw chen fei¡¯s expression. he wasn¡¯t surprised that chen fei declined. the shopkeeper then proposed another price. two thousand copper coins? suddenly, chen fei remembered that yesterday the martial hall¡¯s director had used his entire lifespan as a bet, promising double returns. however, he had only received a few hundred coins in the end, a significantly insufficient amount. it seemed that killing the director of the martial hall wasn¡¯t unjust; he was completely untrustworthy! ¡°how much is this starry sea grass?¡± chen fei pointed to the nearby shelf and asked. having drained the martial hall¡¯s director, he had only received a few hundred copper coins, and now he had spent most of them. this meant that chen fei would need to kill at least three more individuals like the martial hall¡¯s director, with their similarly bizarre circumstances, to accumulate enough funds to purchase the tianhui stone. the difficulty of this task was quite daunting. ¡°seven hundred copper coins,¡± the shopkeeper quoted. hmm, the value of a martial hall¡¯s director! chen fei directly turned the martial hall¡¯s director into a unit of measurement, which helped him maintain some clarity. chen fei glanced at two shelves but decided not to continue further. it wasn¡¯t that the items were not good, but rather, they were all excellent, and their prices were quite high. chen fei couldn¡¯t afford them. since he couldn¡¯t afford them, chen fei decided to stop looking because it wouldn¡¯t serve much purpose. ¡°do you sell information here?¡± chen fei looked at the shopkeeper and suddenly asked. ¡°sir, what kind of information are you looking for? some information can be sold, but there are also some that cannot be sold,¡± the shopkeeper replied in a low voice. ¡°at midnight, what were those things that appeared in the city?¡± chen fei asked in a solemn tone. tomorrow night at midnight, chen fei would be leaving the city, and he was bound to encounter whatever had appeared last night. dealing with one or two of them, chen fei might be able to handle. however, judging from the number of footsteps he heard last night, there were at least hundreds of them. if he ran into them abruptly, chen fei estimated that he would be drained instantly, and there wouldn¡¯t even be time to use the godslayer sword. moreover, facing such a large number, using it wouldn¡¯t have much effect. ¡°for this information, it¡¯s priced at twenty copper coins. would you be interested, sir?¡± the shopkeeper offered after thinking for a moment. ¡°that¡¯s acceptable!¡± chen fei opened his palm, and twenty copper coins flew toward the shopkeeper, who waved his sleeve, making the coins disappear. ¡°after nightfall, the despair city enforces a curfew, and anyone who violates it will be executed by the ghost soldiers!¡± the shopkeeper¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°is there any way to bypass the ghost soldiers?¡± chen fei furrowed his brow. the city gate was opening at midnight, precisely when the ghost soldiers appeared. it was obvious they were preventing people from leaving the city, creating a deadlock. ¡°money can influence the divine. sir, i¡¯ve said all i can!¡± money can influence the divine? chen fei looked at the copper coins in his hand. indeed, money was useful everywhere in the despair city. was he supposed to bribe the ghost soldiers at midnight? but with hundreds of ghost soldiers, how much money would it take to bribe them all? ¡°thank you for your guidance!¡± chen fei looked up, bowed slightly to the shopkeeper, and prepared to leave the shop. ¡°wait, sir!¡± chen fei had just turned around when the shopkeeper¡¯s voice sounded behind him. he turned back, looking puzzled at the shopkeeper. ¡°sir, you haven¡¯t paid in full yet. how can you leave now?¡± ¡°the money for the information has already been given, hasn¡¯t it?¡± chen fei¡¯s brow furrowed. was this an attempt to increase the price at the last moment? ¡°you¡¯ve paid for the information, but you haven¡¯t settled the bill for those items you¡¯ve looked at, sir!¡± the shopkeeper stared at chen fei. his once warm expression had vanished, replaced by a cold, eerie smile.. Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: Body Separation chapter 322: body separation translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°you charge money for looking at the items too?¡± chen fei glanced at the shopkeeper, shaking his head slightly. in this eerie city, it seemed that everything was a facade, and all kindness was merely a disguise. the true purpose was always to gain the essence and lifespan from those who entered, to absorb everything that could be taken. ¡°our shop has always been like this; i hope sir won¡¯t make things difficult for us,¡± the shopkeeper said, his face filled with greed. his eyes seemed eager to tear and strip chen fei alive. the shop¡¯s front door was not closed, but there was a seal blocking the way. to leave, chen fei had to break this seal. ¡°clang, clang, clang!¡± chen fei gently shook the copper coins in his hand, creating a crisp sound. ¡°did you hear the sound of money?¡± chen fei asked the shopkeeper. ¡°of course, i heard it,¡± the shopkeeper replied. his gaze was fixed on chen fei¡¯s hand, and his greed was no longer concealed. ¡°since you heard it, then consider the payment for looking at the items as settled,¡± chen fei stopped his hand¡¯s movements, his eyes locked onto the shopkeeper. upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, the shopkeeper was momentarily taken aback, but soon after, a sinister smile reappeared on his face. ¡°that was only part of the payment. the tianhui stone requires two thousand copper coins. you have only a few coins in your hand, and this little sound can¡¯t possibly cover such an amount!¡± the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes were fixed on chen fei, and a black aura began to surge from his body, instantly filling the entire shop with a shocking presence that bore down on chen fei. ¡°if you can¡¯t pay, then stay in the shop and work to repay your debt. the day you pay it off is the day you can leave!¡± the shopkeeper¡¯s voice resounded like a thundering bell, each word striking at the core of one¡¯s soul, as if attempting to shatter it. chen fei involuntarily took a step back as the overwhelming pressure, an aura he had previously only seen in the head of the immortal cloud sword sect, surged once again, this time emanating from a mysterious figure. chen fei looked at the few copper coins in his hand, turned his palm, and threw them out towards the door. while the seal on the door blocked chen fei, it didn¡¯t hinder the coins in the slightest. in the street, a hundred meters from the shop, chen fei, who had appeared lifeless moments ago, suddenly opened his eyes and caught the copper coins thrown from inside the shop. meanwhile, the chen fei who remained inside the shop smiled faintly and disappeared on the spot. the shopkeeper rushed to the front door but was blocked by an unseen force. he roared loudly, forcing his head through the seal on the door, only to see the scene on the street. however, at this moment, there was no trace of chen fei on the street. the shopkeeper raged and howled, his thunderous voice echoing throughout the main street. everyone on the street stopped what they were doing and looked at the head in the door frame ¨C pale and terrifying. one glance sent shivers down their spines, but those around had grown accustomed to it. they were simply puzzled by why the shopkeeper was so furious. several hundred meters away, at the corner of the street, chen fei stood there, avoiding the shopkeeper¡¯s gaze. whether it was yesterday or today, chen fei noticed that all the people in the shops stayed confined within their own stores and never ventured outside. clearly, this was governed by the rules of the despair city. today, when he entered this shop, although chen fei didn¡¯t sense any danger deep down, he remained cautious. he had his secondary self, created by the phantom of the soaring heaven technique, go in to gather information on his behalf. the secondary self had an identical aura to chen fei but was considerably weaker. however, these differences were challenging to hide from others, especially when observed up close, as one could discern some distinctions between the real person and the secondary self. that¡¯s why chen fei decided to use the slaughter spirit technique on himself. when the slaughter spirit technique was used externally, it was used for killing and seizing souls. when used internally, it could cut off one¡¯s own aura completely. chen fei severed his main self¡¯s aura and transferred it to the secondary self. with the cover of such a massive aura, combined with the vanishing of the main self¡¯s aura, the secondary self instantly appeared even more authentic than the main self. chen fei sent this secondary self, carrying some copper coins, to investigate this shop. if there was no danger, everything would go smoothly. if any unexpected situation occurred, chen fei could use the phantom of the soaring heaven technique as a contingency. however, he didn¡¯t expect that there would indeed be a problem. at that moment, chen fei began to doubt whether the information he had purchased with his money was genuine or not. fortunately, the copper coins successfully passed through the shop¡¯s seal, confirming at least one thing ¨C in this eerie city, money could indeed work wonders! on the street, the shopkeeper¡¯s roaring gradually faded away, likely pulled back by the city¡¯s rules. chen fei glanced around briefly and was about to move towards another direction when suddenly, his eyebrows lifted slightly. a hundred meters away, a figure hurriedly emerged from one shop and walked briskly toward another direction on the street. chen fei noticed this figure because it was indeed a human, unlike the peculiar entities within the eerie city. peculiar entities and humans had distinct auras, so chen fei immediately recognized this as a human being. what was even more crucial was that this person was entirely unfamiliar. they were definitely not among the dozens of aperture tempering realm cultivators who had been drawn into this situation, nor were they from the divine flame sect, as this person¡¯s aura was well-rounded and complete, indicating they were a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. the fact that this city had a late-stage aperture tempering realm expert was astonishing, considering that the half-bottle mountain¡¯s mystic realm could not accommodate cultivators with cultivation levels above the early aperture tempering realm. in other words, this person must have been transported here from somewhere else. chen fei watched as the distant figure was about to disappear, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately decided to follow. he knew too little about this city and didn¡¯t want to pass up an opportunity to communicate with someone who might provide insights. ¡°elder!¡± chen fei didn¡¯t rush forward recklessly. after closing some distance, he cupped his hands and called out. however, the person, upon hearing chen fei¡¯s voice, didn¡¯t stop but instead turned into an alley. chen fei furrowed his brows slightly, and with a flicker of movement, he reached the entrance of the alley. he gazed into the darkened passageway and couldn¡¯t help but hesitate. it wasn¡¯t the atmosphere inside the alley that made chen fei uneasy, but rather the fact that the person had clearly heard his voice and chosen not to stop. it was evident that the individual didn¡¯t want to engage with chen fei. when a late-stage aperture tempering realm expert showed no inclination to communicate with you, and yet you insisted on pursuing, it could be seen as not showing proper respect and might lead to unexpected consequences. chen fei took a deep breath, preparing to continue exploring elsewhere. while he had made some gains today, he understood that only by learning more could he increase his chances of escaping from this place. ¡°squeak, squeak!¡± the rat demon that had been hiding in chen fei¡¯s sleeve suddenly made a soft sound. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted, and he brought the rat demon in front of him. in the rat demon¡¯s sea of consciousness, there were spiritual imprints left by chen fei. therefore, upon contact, chen fei could help the rat demon by slightly attracting the mist with these imprints, ensuring that the rat demon¡¯s main consciousness wouldn¡¯t be completely suppressed. ¡°squeak, squeak, squeak!¡± the rat demon gestured toward chen fei for a while, and chen fei¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly. the rat demon seemed to have detected the scent of the ink-black stone that was present in baka¡¯s cave. chen fei had previously suspected whether baka had also been transported here, but the rat demon hadn¡¯t reacted since it was rescued yesterday. unexpectedly, in this location today, it suddenly detected the scent. it was likely that the suppression of the despair city had significantly weakened the rat demon¡¯s various abilities. ¡°lead the way!¡± chen fei thought for a moment and decided to investigate. if baka was indeed here, he would find a way to bring baka with him to leave. however, given the eerie nature of this city, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but wonder if baka had already turned into a piece of withered wood. following the rat demon¡¯s guidance, chen fei eventually arrived at a courtyard. the courtyard was quite large, and after circling around it, chen fei found it comparable to the zhang family mansion in pingyin county. however, despite the size of the courtyard, it remained eerily silent inside, as if devoid of any presence. occasionally, faint sounds would reach chen fei¡¯s ears. ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon pointed toward the courtyard but was about to retreat into chen fei¡¯s sleeve when chen fei stopped it. chen fei gestured for the rat demon to enter the courtyard and investigate. since his shadow clone had just dissipated and couldn¡¯t be reformed in a short time, chen fei had to rely on the rat demon to do the scouting work. the rat demon hesitated for a moment, then leaped into the courtyard. chen fei waited outside for a while, and then he heard the rat demon¡¯s faint cries from inside. there was no danger, and the rat demon had found a tree with a faint residual scent matching the stone chen fei had given it. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. he circled around the courtyard, coming to the spot closest to where the rat demon was. then, he leaped into the courtyard. at first glance, chen fei noticed a tree in the courtyard. this tree appeared lifeless, like any other ordinary old tree, with no observable fluctuations in its aura. however, upon closer examination with chen fei¡¯s core soul energy, he sensed a peculiar, subtle disturbance within it. ¡°baka?¡± chen fei sent a spiritual call into the tree. the quiet old tree suddenly trembled, seemingly responding to the call. however, it quickly fell silent again, as if the initial reaction had been a mere illusion. chen fei narrowed his eyes, gazing at the old tree. he was about to attempt another call when his movements abruptly halted. he noticed that, at some point, two individuals were slowly approaching the courtyard¡¯s entrance. chen fei turned his head to look, squinting slightly. one of the individuals, chen fei recognized ¨C it was chi shuqing from the sunken water pavilion. the other person, chen fei didn¡¯t recognize, but he could tell that this individual was a ghost, and her aura was entirely connected to this courtyard. the fact that chi shuqing was alive took chen fei by surprise. after all, the draining by the ghost soldiers was typically fatal, and regular cultivators at the aperture tempering realm couldn¡¯t resist it. moreover, chi shuqing¡¯s eyes seemed clouded, as if her consciousness was shrouded. life and death seemed to be entirely beyond her control. could the reason lie with the ghost lady beside her, who appeared as a high-born young lady? did she see chi shuqing as her own food, hiding her away under the cover of darkness to enjoy her later? ¡°trespassing on the courtyard, are you trying to die?¡± the ghost lady stared at chen fei with a piercing gaze, filled with bitterness. ¡°i want to buy a tree from you!¡± chen fei replied after a moment, opening his palm and sending ten copper coins towards ghost lady.. Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: Control chapter 323: control translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei looked at ghost lady¡¯s forehead, where there was a hole. double-forehead ghost, with a rigid mind, and greedy, easily angered, and heedless of consequences. chen fei had seen records of this type of ghost in ancient texts. ¡°who do you think you can appease with this small amount of money?¡± ghost lady shouted angrily, casually waving her right hand, and the ten copper coins were swept to the ground. chen fei glanced at chi shuqing, sensing that her young lady was getting angry. her whole body trembled involuntarily. over the past few days, chi shuqing had already been tortured to the point of physical and mental exhaustion. whenever her young miss got angry, chi shuqing would react with nervous anxiety. chen fei cast a quick look at chi shuqing, who, in the eyes of others, was a respected expert at the aperture tempering realm but was now being played with by this bizarre creature, and it had instilled in her a sense of subservience. the rat demon leaped onto chen fei¡¯s shoulder and growled softly at ghost lady. however, when it made eye contact with ghost lady, the look of malice in her eyes frightened the rat demon, causing it to immediately retreat into chen fei¡¯s sleeve. ¡°so, how much do you want?¡± chen fei asked calmly, not getting angry. ¡°one hundred copper coins, and 1 will spare you for trespassing!¡± ghost lady laughed insidiously. in the courtyard, fog had begun to rise without anyone noticing, obscuring the bright sky. ii plus, for that rat demon, another one hundred copper coins!¡± ¡°what about this tree?¡± chen fei asked casually as if he hadn¡¯t noticed the chilling atmosphere around him. ¡°i have already developed an attachment to this tree. if you want it, i¡¯ll sell it to you for two hundred copper coins!¡± ghost lady looked at chen fei with unmasked greed in her eyes. ¡°that adds up to four hundred copper coins,¡± chen fei chuckled softly. ¡°do you think it¡¯s expensive? if you think it¡¯s expensive, i can give you a discount on the tree, but you can¡¯t have less than two hundred copper coins for the tree and the rat demon!¡± ghost lady said sternly. ¡°no, you¡¯ve misunderstood. the price is quite reasonable, and it¡¯s even cheap. let¡¯s make it a total of five hundred copper coins, shall we?¡± chen fei shook his head. upon hearing this, ghost lady was momentarily stunned. this negotiation seemed to be going in the opposite direction. ¡°but now, i don¡¯t have that many copper coins on hand,¡± chen fei said with some regret. ¡°no money, and yet you dare to say five hundred copper coins!¡± ghost lady¡¯s eyes turned red, and the fog around them churned violently, as if it would engulf chen fei in the next moment. ¡°i don¡¯t have it right now, but i¡¯m sure you do. how about you lend me five hundred copper coins? i¡¯ll buy this tree, and then i¡¯ll leave here immediately, no longer bothering you,¡± chen fei looked at ghost lady earnestly. ¡°then how will you repay the five hundred copper coins you owe me?¡± ghost lady was a bit confused, but she still remembered the five hundred copper coins, which was a huge sum of money. ¡°you don¡¯t need to worry, i borrowed five hundred copper coins from you, didn¡¯t 1? i¡¯ll give you back what i borrowed from you. this way, our accounts will be settled,¡± chen fei said seriously. ghost lady couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. the money she had lent had come back, and it seemed like there was no loss? chi shuqing listened on the side and felt that something was not right, but her mind was foggy, and she couldn¡¯t figure it out for a moment. she could only stare blankly at chen fei. ii no, you haven¡¯t given me the two hundred copper coins for trespassing here, and the two hundred copper coins for this tree!¡± ghost lady¡¯s aura suddenly soared. ¡°that¡¯s because you haven¡¯t lent me five hundred copper coins yet! if you lend them to me, then i can give it to you!¡± chen fei said loudly, his voice filled with sincerity. ¡°i¡¯ve explained it so clearly. why don¡¯t you understand, miss? if you don¡¯t understand, it¡¯s okay. just take out five hundred copper coins step by step, and it will become clear naturally!¡± ghost lady¡¯s rising momentum suddenly froze. her mind, unused for many years, now seemed like a porridge, making it impossible for her to determine whether chen fei was right or wrong. ¡°not like this! why would 1 lend you five hundred copper coins?¡± because she was thinking too hard, ghost lady¡¯s eyes became even redder. ¡°because the price you offered just now was too low, only four hundred copper coins. 1 felt bad about it, so 1 raised it to five hundred. but i don¡¯t have five hundred, so 1 need to borrow from you,¡± chen fei explained with a sincere expression. ¡°miss, don¡¯t you want to earn an extra hundred copper coins?¡± ghost lady opened her mouth and remembered that this man had raised the price from four hundred to five hundred, so she actually made an extra hundred copper coins. should she lend him the money? oh, her head hurt so much! ghost lady held her head, her eyes red as if they were about to bleed, and in the next moment, she stared at chen fei. a chilling aura rushed over, and in the next moment, the mist transformed into a massive hand of the sky, slamming down towards chen fei. if she couldn¡¯t understand, then there was no need to think further; just go ahead and kill! once she killed, everything would naturally belong to her! ¡°boom!¡± the entire courtyard trembled violently. in terror, chi shuqing ran to the corner of the wall, shivering as she watched this scene. the killing intent emanating from ghost lady was overwhelming, leaving her trembling with fear. the mist-formed giant hand dispersed, and chen fei, holding the qianyuan sword, stood in place, gazing at ghost lady. a dense black light continuously circulated around the qianyuan sword, emitting a profound and majestic sword intent. finally, he had forced ghost lady to make the first move! all the words chen fei had spoken earlier were intended to provoke ghost lady into attacking first. while despair city didn¡¯t explicitly prohibit the use of force, it did have strict limitations on violence. whether it was buying and selling fruit yesterday, treating patients at the clinic, or comprehending martial arts at the martial arts school, none of these transactions involved using force or coercion. instead, the advantage lay in the strange ability to take the initiative. if they wanted to buy something from you, you had to sell it to them. if they sought medical treatment from you, you had to treat them. however, after dealing with these initial encounters, the restrictions on human actions in despair city were considerably weakened. the martial arts school¡¯s head could only encourage chen fei to practice martial arts, not force him to do so. that¡¯s because chen fei¡¯s initial identity was not that of a martial arts school apprentice. if he were an apprentice, he would have had to practice martial arts and achieve a certain level of proficiency. even today, in the shops, the storekeeper only wanted to keep chen fei in the shop rather than resort to violence. overhead in the courtyard, a sudden ripple of energy passed through, and ghost lady¡¯s aura suddenly dropped, almost completely severing her connection with the entire courtyard. the punishment of despair city had arrived! though not severe, chen fei had achieved his goal because at this point, if he were to retaliate, he wouldn¡¯t face any additional punishment! moreover, the strong restraint that the entire courtyard had on him since ghost lady¡¯s arrival had also vanished. with the rules down, ghost lady looked at chen fei and immediately understood what had happened. she let out a sharp, piercing scream. black mist swirled in the courtyard but dissipated before it could condense. under the rules of despair city, in a short amount of time, the courtyard was no longer able to empower ghost lady. ghost lady¡¯s sharp screams continued to spread, and chi shuqing covered her ears, a look of agony on her face. even though she possessed the power of cultivation, her wisdom was clouded, leaving her panicked and disoriented, much like an ordinary person. chen fei¡¯s body trembled slightly with a faint black light as the rules had not yet taken effect. before that, ghost lady, along with the courtyard, exhibited an aura that was clearly at a mid-stage second order, roughly equivalent to a mid-stage aperture tempering cultivator. however, at this moment, ghost lady¡¯s aura suddenly dropped to the early stage of the second order, although it was at the pinnacle of early stage. for chen fei, this significantly reduced the level of threat he faced. in fact, even if chen fei¡¯s plan hadn¡¯t succeeded, with his heightened spiritual power, he would have had a good chance of escaping unscathed from a mid-stage second order being like ghost lady. however, it would have been just an escape; he wouldn¡¯t have been able to counter-attack effectively. but now, with ghost lady only in the early stage of the second order, the opportunity for a decisive kill presented itself right in front of chen fei. not to mention that copper coins could increase his spiritual power, the upcoming patrol of ghost soldiers at night alone would require him to have a lot of copper coins. ¡°boom!¡± ghost lady¡¯s palm slammed onto chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword, emitting a dull sound. at this moment, ghost lady had long lost her previous ladylike appearance. her disheveled hair cascaded down, bloodstains streaked across her cheeks, her once black pupils had vanished, replaced by blood-red ones. ¡°boom, boom, boom!¡± dozens of consecutive strikes followed as ghost lady¡¯s claw-like hands turned into shadows, covering chen fei from all sides. however, chen fei managed to block each one. the chilling aura tried to infiltrate chen fei¡¯s body along the qianyuan sword, but most of it had been washed away by the sword¡¯s intent. the remaining cold power only grazed chen fei¡¯s skin before being burned and dissipated by the mighty blood and energy of the suppressing dragon elephant. as for the spiritual impact coming directly from ghost lady¡¯s gaze, chen fei easily defused it. chen fei¡¯s greatest strengths at the moment were his core soul energy and the immense force of his blood and energy. both of these far exceeded the range expected of an early-stage aperture tempering cultivator. if ghost lady still possessed a mid-stage second order¡¯s combat power, chen fei would not be able to withstand her so easily. he would have already been forced to retreat step by step due to the chilling aura. however, this slight difference in power was not enough to pose any threat to chen fei at the moment. in the blink of an eye, dozens of moves had passed, and although the surrounding chilling aura continued to accumulate, it couldn¡¯t infect chen fei in the slightest. chen fei slowly raised his head, having observed long enough and now ready to counterattack. ¡°clang!¡± suddenly, a sword hum resonated from the qianyuan sword, and the power of this high-quality spiritual sword unfolded. sixty sword pearls instantly split apart, forming threads that wrapped around the sword¡¯s body. under the guidance of the primordial sword manual, the entire qianyuan sword instantly became weighty, and every inch of the sword¡¯s movement created subtle ripples in the air. the roars of the dragon and elephant resounded behind chen fei. his blood, originally boiling like fire, now resembled a furnace, continuously converging. this kind of convergence intensified the burning of his blood, causing the surrounding cold to retreat from him, unable to come within a foot of his body. the slaughter spirit technique! the sword threads on the qianyuan sword, which were already rapidly circulating, suddenly boiled over, and the sword¡¯s intent soared, dominating in all directions. with just nine thousand strikes, chen fei had already completed this during the night yesterday, thus mastering the slaughter spirit technique. this art was about killing and capturing spirits, with capturing spirits as the end goal. without explosive power, how could one kill? chen fei¡¯s momentum reached its peak, surpassing the level expected of an early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. furthermore, his core soul energy perfectly controlled this force.. Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: Near Death chapter 324: near death translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the power one can control truly belongs to oneself, and it¡¯s only through control that one can unleash the full extent of that power. otherwise, under loss of control, it¡¯s inevitable that one will harm oneself before harming others, a cost too high to bear. ghost lady, feeling the overwhelming momentum from chen fei, involuntarily hesitated in her attack. it wasn¡¯t due to anything else but the fact that chen fei¡¯s current aura was simply too terrifying. ghost lady had always believed that she had chen fei completely figured out, and to some extent, she indeed had. she had been gradually gaining an advantage, and even when the rules of despair city weakened her due to her complacency, she hadn¡¯t thought she would lose. however, at this moment, sensing the surging power emanating from chen fei, ghost lady suddenly had an ominous feeling. ¡°hum!¡± chen fei took a step forward, and the qianyuan sword swept down horizontally. as the sword passed, the air violently churned, as if it were about to explode, and a continuous buzzing sound filled the air. before the sword even touched the ground, the entire courtyard began to sway slightly. ghost lady¡¯s eye sockets, devoid of pupils, widened slightly. then, she opened her mouth and let out a sharp, piercing scream. her clothing suddenly transformed into a blood-red color, and her disheveled hair had unknowingly dragged across the ground. bit by bit, blood flowed from ghost lady¡¯s body. in the blink of an eye, a blood pit appeared on the ground, and the viscous blood within sent shivers down anyone¡¯s spine. in the blink of an eye, everything happened in an instant, and the next moment, the qianyuan sword collided with ghost lady¡¯s hand. ¡°boom!¡± the deafening explosion shattered the entire courtyard, causing it to tremble continuously. the ground cracked open, creating numerous fissures, and a wild wind swept through, instantly reducing the nearby flowers and grass to powder. ¡°thud, thud, thud!¡± ghost lady took three consecutive steps, each step creating a deep pit. with each landing, the blood flowing from her body began to evaporate, and by the time she completed the third step, the foul-smelling blood had been dispersed. ghost lady¡¯s ethereal form wavered incessantly, and the power within her body dissipated significantly due to this move. though she appeared unharmed at the moment, for a ghost, it was no different from being seriously injured. gone was the malicious and icy expression on ghost lady¡¯s face, replaced only by fear. even the enigmatic feared death, especially one with such potent spiritual wisdom. ¡°stop fight! i¡¯ll give you five hundred copper coins!¡± ghost lady yelled loudly. ¡°no need to be polite. i¡¯ll take them myself in a moment.¡± chen fei¡¯s body swiftly moved forward, almost teleporting in front of ghost lady. the qianyuan sword radiated intense sword intent, while his core soul energy operated at its peak, finely controlling every iota of power. ¡°all!¡± ghost lady screamed wildly, instinctively raising her arms to block in front of her. the next moment, the qianyuan sword collided with her arms. ¡°boom!¡± the entire courtyard¡¯s ground burst open, revealing a massive chasm. from beneath the chasm, a chilling force surged, continuously wearing away chen fei¡¯s sword strikes. after slicing through dozens of meters, the sword light ultimately couldn¡¯t withstand it and was devoured by the misty power. chen fei gazed at the cold emanating from the chasm, realizing it was the enigmatic boundary of despair city. with enough strength, one could directly break through this barrier and escape despair city. however, it was evident that chen fei lacked such power. while dozens of meters might seem like a considerable depth, it was insufficient for despair city. the boundary of despair city might be several hundred meters thick. the power of an early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator was insufficient to breach the despair city¡¯s boundary. chi shuqing, with a vacant expression, stared at chen fei¡¯s direction. at this moment, her mind was still struggling to catch up. however, with ghost lady¡¯s disappearance, chi shuqing instinctively breathed a sigh of relief. seeing the current situation, chi shuqing¡¯s trapped spiritual wisdom within the mist seemed to be struggling to break free from its confines. but even at the peak of her power, chi shuqing couldn¡¯t escape. after enduring the erosion of the past two days and losing a portion of her origin, she was even less capable of breaking free from the fog¡¯s entanglement. a rat-like creature, which had hidden in chen fei¡¯s sleeve, leaped onto his shoulder. it stared at the surrounding cold energy that permeated the area. this was ghost lady¡¯s origin, and the creature couldn¡¯t help but desire to take a deep breath. however, the enigmatic origin couldn¡¯t be absorbed by normal creatures. haphazardly devouring it would only lead to a mutation of one¡¯s spiritual wisdom, rendering them a semi-enigmatic being, barely surviving. chen fei waved the qianyuan sword in his hand, sweeping this origin into a nearby bamboo basket. ¡°clang, clang, clang!¡± after the copper coins collided with each other, a crisp sound rang out. these origins, which couldn¡¯t be absorbed, were instantly transformed into the copper coins of despair city. this was a function that chen fei had discovered last night. the bamboo basket that had been following him since his arrival in despair city surprisingly had the ability to transform items into copper coins. similar items existed on ren zhongyang¡¯s body as well. he had a silver needle pouch used for acupuncture. the silver needles inside were ren zhongyang¡¯s various origins. the clinking sound continued for a moment before gradually coming to a halt. chen fei approached and glanced at the result¡ªan influx of several hundred copper coins. it was significantly less than what the martial hall¡¯s leader had generated. after all, there was a difference in their strength, and ghost lady was clearly not as powerful as the martial hall¡¯s leader, resulting in a smaller conversion of copper coins. chen fei turned to look at chi shuqing, but he didn¡¯t approach her. instead, he examined the courtyard. since he had already defeated ghost lady, he wondered if this courtyard could also be transformed into an origin. chen fei activated the slaughter spirit technique and slashed at the wall with his sword. a crack appeared on the wall, but the technique didn¡¯t absorb anything, and the crack gradually repaired itself under the influence of a certain force. chen fei was quite familiar with this force¡ªit was the power of the despair city¡¯s boundary that he had just encountered underground. this courtyard didn¡¯t belong to ghost lady; it actually belonged to despair city itself. ghost lady, at most, had the right to use this courtyard. chen fei flashed over to where baka was, looking at the old tree that baka had transformed into. without rat demon¡¯s help, finding such an old tree within despair city would have been nearly impossible. it was unclear what baka had gone through to become what he was now. if it weren¡¯t for a faint movement in the tree¡¯s core, it wouldn¡¯t have been much different from an ordinary old tree. ¡°wait for me here; i¡¯ll be back shortly.¡± chen fei patted baka¡¯s tree trunk and then began to search room by room in the courtyard, hoping to find something of value. a quarter of an hour later, chen fei returned with a slight furrow on his brow. he had found nothing of value. the courtyard was quite spacious, and it had many rooms. however, every room was identical in its furnishings. when he entered each room, it seemed as if he had returned to the same one, which was rather eerie. furthermore, the items inside each room held no value. it was as if he had entered an ordinary person¡¯s home, leaving chen fei somewhat disappointed. ¡°baka!¡± standing in front of the old tree, chen fei sent a spiritual pulse into the tree¡¯s interior. the entire tree trembled slightly but quickly fell silent, just as before. chen fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry. he continued to use his core soul energy to stimulate the tree. with each call, the duration of the tree¡¯s tremors increased slightly. after about ten calls, the dormant energy within the tree began to stir, but it was merely a sign of activation, not the manifestation of baka¡¯s wisdom. chen fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. either baka had sealed himself off completely to avoid the despair city¡¯s absorption, or baka¡¯s wisdom had truly dissipated. the reactions he was witnessing were merely the tree¡¯s instinctual response to its name, rather than a revival of baka¡¯s wisdom. chen fei continued to call out another dozen times or so, but the energy within the tree didn¡¯t grow stronger; it remained at a consistent level. in fact, with the passage of time, it seemed to be trending toward further dormancy. ¡°i can only think of how to help you later!¡± chen fei sighed and, as if wielding a sharp blade, inserted his right hand directly into the tree trunk, extracting the core piece of the tree that belonged to this particular tree. if baka¡¯s wisdom hadn¡¯t dissipated, the most likely place it would be found was within this tree core. losing its heart, the entire old tree began to wither at a visible rate. in just a moment¡¯s time, it became a desolate piece of wood, devoid of color and moisture. chen fei placed the tree core into his sleeve and glanced around, spotting chi shuqing in a corner of the courtyard. chen fei didn¡¯t have strong feelings toward chi shuqing; she was merely an elder of the aperture tempering realm from the sunken water pavilion. whether or not to take chi shuqing with him was a question. chi shuqing¡¯s wisdom had dissipated to a degree even more extreme than ren zhongyang¡¯s. even if her wisdom were to recover, her remaining combat power was uncertain. ii can you take me with you?¡± chi shuqing looked at chen fei and cautiously approached him, speaking in a low and humble tone. instinctively, chi shuqing felt a sense of familiarity with chen fei. although it wasn¡¯t much, for someone who had endured two days of torment in this place, it provided a great sense of security. ¡°follow me!¡± after thinking for a moment, chen fei said, ¡°even if your combat power has diminished, you¡¯re still in the aperture tempering realm. tomorrow night, you might still be able to help in some way, like taking a hit.¡± the two of them, one in front and one behind, left the courtyard, leaving it in quietude. a gentle breeze swept through, rustling the scattered leaves and twigs on the ground, as if narrating the events that had just transpired. suddenly, two figures appeared in the courtyard without a sound. one of them was jin weiming from the immortal cloud sword sect, and the other was the aperture tempering realm late-stage expert that chen fei had seen on the street before. ¡°two sword strikes to kill her, excellent skills!¡± yu zhongxin, observing the traces in the courtyard, couldn¡¯t help but praise. jin weiming¡¯s eyes shifted, feeling somewhat incredulous. a cultivator who had just broken through to the aperture tempering realm for two years possessed such strength? i low had chen fei achieved this? if he were to face chen fei, would he be unable to even block a single strike? ¡°if the senior has any doubts, you can actually just capture him directly. he surely wouldn¡¯t dare to resist!¡± jin weiming flattered. ¡°there¡¯s no enmity between us; there¡¯s no need for that.¡± yu zhongxin gave jin weiming a meaningful look, then grabbed his shoulder and disappeared from the courtyard. chen fei stood on the street, lost in thought. there was always a faint sensation of being watched in the courtyard just now, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint where the prying eyes came from. it was as if it were just an illusion. chen fei shook his head and began to walk along the street, trying to gather more information about despair city and the nightly patrol of the yin soldiers. a day quickly passed, but unfortunately, chen fei didn¡¯t uncover much more information. as night fell, inside the clinic¡¯s house, chen fei sat cross-legged and kept chi shuqing and ren zhongyang awake. as time passed, as the midnight hour approached, chen fei once again heard the rhythmic sound of footsteps in his ears. however, this time, there were no ghost soldiers outside the house. chen fei suddenly turned around, and to his relief, ren zhongyang was fine. but at some point, chi shuqing had fallen into a near-death state.. Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: The Hundred Strange Night Walkers chapter 325: the hundred strange night walkers translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°when did you get injured?¡± chen fei looked at chi shuqing, his gaze filled with gravity. so silently! if it weren¡¯t for chen fei sensing chi shuqing¡¯s sudden fluctuations in her aura, he wouldn¡¯t even have known that an attack had occurred. of course, it¡¯s also possible that the attack wasn¡¯t directed at him, which is why it went unnoticed. however, in such close proximity, not sensing even the slightest anomaly indicated the horror of the situation. chi shuqing looked at chen fei with eyes full of the desire to survive. at the brink of death, her aperture tempering realm-level spiritual consciousness had broken through the mist¡¯s blockade, so at this moment, chi shuqing was in a completely clear-headed state. but this clarity was something chi shuqing would rather not have. to vividly feel the passing of her own life was torment for anyone. the key was that chi shuqing didn¡¯t want to die; she still wanted to leave despair city alive. and now, the only one who could save her was chen fei. this junior who, in chi shuqing¡¯s eyes, had only entered the aperture tempering realm a few years ago had become chi shuqing¡¯s only hope. chen fei¡¯s gaze met chi shuqing¡¯s, and after a moment¡¯s thought, he extended his right hand with his fingers forming a sword gesture. several copper coins flew out of the woven basket, shattered, and transformed into the power of origin. chen fei pointed a finger at chi shuqing¡¯s forehead, and the power of origin enveloped her entire body. chi shuqing¡¯s body greedily absorbed this energy, finally pulling her back from the brink of death. ¡°thank you, thank you!¡± chi shuqing, like someone who had just surfaced after drowning, lifted her head, took a few deep breaths, and looked at chen fei with eyes full of gratitude. ¡°it¡¯s just mutual assistance,¡± chen fei said calmly. he didn¡¯t use too many copper coins, so chen fei didn¡¯t feel any regret about it. after all, since he had brought them back, it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to watch chi shuqing die in front of him with indifference. ¡°what happened just now, do you remember?¡± chen fei asked with a serious expression. the actions of the ghost soldiers today were completely different from yesterday, and chen fei had already prepared himself to confront several ghost soldiers head-on. however, unexpectedly, the ghost soldiers had chosen to attack chi shuqing directly, completely ignoring chen fei. even ren zhongyang, who had lost thirty percent of his origin yesterday, was unharmed today. this seemingly random pattern of attacks was actually the most troublesome because you couldn¡¯t predict what the other side would do next. chi shuqing furrowed her brow, trying hard to remember, but in the end, she shook her head in frustration and said, ¡°i can¡¯t remember, 1 just felt like 1 was dragged by something, and then 1 became like this.¡± chen fei frowned slightly. dragged? ¡°you should first recover from your injuries.¡± chen fei glanced at chi shuqing¡¯s condition, then turned to look out the window. the ghost soldiers had indeed come, but was it because only the person about to be attacked could sense them, or was there another reason? chi shuqing activated her cultivation technique to begin healing her injuries. because of her near-death state, her spiritual strength was now exceptionally resilient and entangled with the mist. if chi shuqing could escape from the despair city tomorrow, her cultivation would enter a high-speed phase afterward. it would continue until she fully capitalized on her gains from this venture, at which point her cultivation would gradually slow down again. between life and death, there was tremendous terror, which was why the saying ¡°break before rise¡± existed. however, the vast majority of people, when faced with life and death, never had the opportunity to break through; they simply perished. just like what happened to chi shuqing earlier; if it weren¡¯t for chen fei being there, she might have succumbed to her injuries long ago. as time flowed on, the footsteps that echoed in chen fei¡¯s ears gradually faded, and the midnight hour passed, signaling the end of the ghost soldiers¡¯ patrol. chen fei stood still and began swinging his arms forward to chop. his mastery of the slaughter spirit technique had demonstrated great power. while his own formidable foundation supported him in the battle against ghost lady, slaughter spirit technique was still indispensable. the slaughter spirit technique was a supreme destructive force that treated everyone equally, whether they were human, demonic, or eerie. there might be a fierce battle tomorrow night, and by improving his proficiency in the slaughter spirit technique, chen fei could boost his combat strength even more. after chi shuqing took some time to stabilize her injuries and caught her breath, she slowly opened her eyes. the first thing she saw was chen fei repeatedly swinging his arms and chopping, and she couldn¡¯t help but become a bit puzzled. at first, chi shuqing thought chen fei was practicing, but after watching for a while, a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes. chen fei¡¯s chops didn¡¯t carry any fluctuations of elemental energy; they were purely slashes. even cultivators in the body refining realm usually practiced techniques related to internal energy. every move and form involved the circulation of their internal energy throughout their body. as for those in the aperture tempering realm realm, all their techniques were closely tied to elemental energy and core soul energy. even if they practiced purely physical cultivation, it would involve the nurturing and stimulation of elemental energy. at this moment, chi shuqing couldn¡¯t comprehend chen fei¡¯s actions. what was he practicing right now? however, chi shuqing didn¡¯t dare to ask. after all, cultivation was a personal matter, and inquiring about it hastily would be considered impolite. nevertheless, curiosity welled up within chi shuqing. in these past two days, chi shuqing¡¯s spiritual insight had been clouded, and her perception of everything around her was vague. but now, breaking through the suppression, she recalled everything that had happened during these two days. among those memories was chen fei, who had slain ghost lady with two strikes in the courtyard. at the time, chi shuqing had been too overwhelmed to fully grasp the situation. now, as she contemplated it more carefully, she realized the incredible power that had been displayed. such strength, appearing in another aperture tempering realm cultivator, would at most make her think they were hiding their true abilities. but in chen fei¡¯s case, it was nothing short of incredible. after all, chen fei had broken through recently, and his two years of cultivation time might not even be enough for some independent cultivators to open a single aperture. yet chen fei had demonstrated absolute power, suppressing ghost lady. so, could chen fei¡¯s strength be related to his cultivation method? could it be a technique that didn¡¯t require the use of elemental energy? was it a cultivation method that activated core soul energy? but there were no fluctuations in chen fei¡¯s core soul energy. what was going on? chi shuqing¡¯s head began to throb. no matter how she pondered it, she couldn¡¯t find a reasonable explanation. her thoughts were so muddled that even her core soul energy was affected, causing her to feel frightened. she quickly closed her eyes and continued to focus on mending her injuries. chen fei glanced at chi shuqing but didn¡¯t pay much attention. he continued his chopping motions, with continuous insights about the slaughter spirit technique flooding his mind. this allowed him to immerse himself in the practice once again. the more chen fei practiced the slaughter spirit technique, the more he could sense its profound depth. the hint of regret in his heart also grew. if he could obtain the complete set of this technique, its power would be unimaginable. however, it was a pity that not even the former head of the martial hall had the full set of techniques. this lead had gone cold, and if chen fei wanted to obtain the full technique in the future, he would likely have to rely on luck. a night passed without any words, and the sky in the despair city gradually brightened. chen fei walked out of the clinic and strolled through the streets, hoping to encounter disciples from other sects or his own sect. unfortunately, everywhere he looked, it was all eerie and strange. he had no way of knowing whether others were already dead or hiding somewhere, making it impossible for him to start searching. in despair city, entering a shop was dangerous, and even his phantom technique couldn¡¯t guarantee absolute safety. as for climbing over walls into other courtyards, not all of the ghostly creatures were double-forehead ghosts that could be easily deceived. if he encountered a late-stage tier 2 ghost, chen fei might have no way to escape. after spending an hour fruitlessly, chen fei returned to the clinic room and resumed practicing the slaughter spirit technique. instead of aimlessly searching for information, he believed that improving his strength would provide him with a greater sense of security. as time passed bit by bit, chi shuqing¡¯s injuries gradually improved, and she regained some of her combat strength. ren zhongyang was still a bit confused, but compared to the previous two days, he could now maintain periods of clarity. aperture tempering realm cultivators had experienced body tempering and spiritual cultivation. as long as they were given time to adapt, they could eventually display their inherent qualities. however, in despair city, the power was too terrifying, and it didn¡¯t provide any time for adaptation. there were likely many aperture tempering realm cultivators who had been devoured by other eerie creatures on their first day in despair city. unbeknownst to them, time passed, and it was now evening. the sky was already dimming, and in a little while, night would fully descend. ¡°knock, knock, knock!¡± suddenly, a knocking sound echoed through the door. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang woke up abruptly, and chen fei slowly opened his eyes, gazing towards the door. it was the head of this clinic, and chen fei recognized his presence by his aura. chen fei stepped forward and opened the door, revealing the cold countenance of the clinic¡¯s head. in the remaining light from the sky, there was no shadow behind the clinic¡¯s head. ¡°do you want to leave the city?¡± the clinic¡¯s head asked as he looked at chen fei. chen fei raised an eyebrow slightly, not surprised that the clinic¡¯s head had guessed their intentions. after all, this was a city of eerie creatures, and humans had no intention of staying here for long. unless they possessed tremendous strength and could sweep through the eerie city, they would certainly run as far as they could. ¡°do you have any advice?¡± chen fei asked in a low voice. ¡°i wouldn¡¯t call it advice, just some information that i can provide, depending on whether you¡¯re willing to buy it,¡± the clinic¡¯s head said, his mouth slowly curving to reveal sharp teeth. ¡°on what topic?¡± chen fei asked with an unchanged expression. h for the past two consecutive nights, they have visited your place. don¡¯t you want to know a bit more about them?¡± the clinic¡¯s head looked at chen fei, and his gaze intentionally or unintentionally glanced at chi shuqing and ren zhongyang. ¡°they, have already been targeted!¡± the clinic¡¯s head said meaningfully. chi shuqing shivered inside the room, recalling the sensation of being dragged away in her mind, unable to resist, helpless, and awaiting judgment. ¡°if you¡¯re only going to talk about this, i¡¯m sorry, but we already know about it,¡± chen fei calmly shook his head. ¡°do you? are you sure what you¡¯ve heard is true?¡± the clinic¡¯s head leaned forward slightly, his voice filled with a sinister tone.. ¡°what have you inquired about, the patrol of the ghost soldiers or the hundred strange night walkers?¡± Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: Biting Cold chapter 326: biting cold translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei squinted his eyes suddenly. the patrol of ghost soldiers was information he had obtained from the shopkeeper at the store. he had always assumed that the footsteps heard during the midnight belonged to those creatures. however, who could guarantee that what the shopkeeper had said was true? moreover, the shopkeeper had torn off his disguise at the end and tried to forcibly keep chen fei in the store. but this piece of information was something chen fei had paid for. if the shopkeeper had deceived him, wouldn¡¯t that be a violation of the rules of exchange in despair city? or perhaps, the twenty copper coins he paid back then were just for examining the merchandise? chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. these were things he couldn¡¯t verify now. he couldn¡¯t return to the store, and if he dared to return, he would surely be detained. ¡°how do i know if the information you provide is true?¡± chen fei whispered. ¡°we can make a contract, clearly written in black and white. if you understand despair city, you should know that once such a contract is made, there¡¯s no way to go back on it, no matter what!¡± the clinic¡¯s head calmly took out a piece of paper from behind and handed it to chen fei. chen fei sensed the cold aura on the paper but didn¡¯t touch it. instead, he used his elemental energy to hold the paper, displaying the contents in front of him. after a while, chen fei withdrew his gaze from the contract. the content of the contract was straightforward, specifying the actions both parties needed to take, and the compensation chen fei needed to provide was one hundred copper coins. ¡°what do you say? by signing this contract, you won¡¯t have to worry about the authenticity of the information i provide. one hundred copper coins may seem like a lot, but compared to your lives, it¡¯s quite a reasonable price.¡± the clinic head looked at chen fei, and the smile on his face seemed much friendlier than before, rather than the usual coldness. ¡°once you sign, you¡¯ll tell immediately?¡± chen fei asked, raising his head. ¡°once you sign, i will tell you immediately, without any delay!¡± the clinic head firmly assured. chen fei lowered his head to look at the contract, reached out his hand, and was about to sign it. however, his fingers paused in mid-air. the clinic head looked at chen fei with confusion. ¡°why not sign it? do you have any other concerns? 1 can add them to the contract if you like!¡± the clinic head tried to persuade. ¡°i just suddenly thought of something. since you drafted this contract, i¡¯m somewhat uneasy. how about 1 draft one myself? what do you think?¡± chen fei said and reached into the room with his right hand. a sword light flashed across the table, and a thin wooden strip, as delicate as a cicada¡¯s wing, flew into chen fei¡¯s hand. ¡°this is unnecessary!¡± the clinic head¡¯s voice turned cold, and the previous warmth had vanished, who knows when. ¡°is there anything wrong with it?¡± chen fei looked up at the clinic head. the clinic head stared at chen fei, an icy aura spreading around him. chen fei maintained a calm gaze. suddenly, the clinic head snorted, grabbed the contract suspended in mid-air, brushed his sleeves, and turned away, leaving. chen fei watched the clinic head¡¯s departing figure, shook his head slightly, and pointed at the wooden strip in his hand. the wooden strip instantly turned into powder and fell to the ground. chen fei closed the door to the room and met the gaze of chi shuqing. though she didn¡¯t ask, it was clear that she was puzzled by the recent events. ¡°the ghosts in this city, none of them are kind!¡± chen fei explained softly, emphasizing the importance of remembering this point, which allowed him to see the many suspicious aspects of the clinic head. that¡¯s why chen fei decided to draft his own contract. as a result, the clinic head simply left, confirming that there was indeed a major issue with the contract. although chen fei hadn¡¯t noticed anything strange on the contract before, it appeared overly fair, making it somewhat unrealistic. if chen fei had recklessly signed it, there could have been significant problems. the fact that the other party chose this particular moment to offer such information likely exploited the desperation of those seeking escape. however, the clinic head¡¯s earlier statement had left chen fei somewhat puzzled. were the footsteps that appeared at midnight truly from the specter patrol? or was there a more direct question: did ¡°money talks¡± really work on those specters? no one answered chen fei¡¯s questions, and as time passed, night finally fell upon the despair city. the once bustling streets had become eerily quiet, and the entire world seemed to have fallen into silence. the flickering green candlelight cast a slight sway, revealing the anxiety on the faces of chi shuqing and ren zhongyang. on the other hand, chen fei continued to swing his sword, absorbing insights into the slaughter spirit technique. being anxious wouldn¡¯t change anything, and that was a principle chen fei always remembered. of course, the unease of chi shuqing and ren zhongyang at this moment stemmed mostly from the continuous setbacks they had experienced in despair city. here, they had not achieved victory a single time. even their lives had been saved by chen fei. this had kept them in a state of reverence and awe towards despair city. as time gradually passed, the approaching midnight grew nearer. chen fei¡¯s swinging arm slowly came to a stop, and he looked at the outside sky. ¡°is it time to go now?¡± chi shuqing asked in a low voice. they couldn¡¯t wait until midnight had just arrived before heading out. doing so would mean running into the ghost soldiers directly. they needed to arrive at the city gate in advance, so when midnight came, they could immediately leave the city. ¡°i¡¯ll send my phantom to check.¡± chen fei shook his head slightly, and a figure emerged from his body. the figure wavered briefly before transforming into chen fei¡¯s appearance. the slaughter spirit technique! with the flow of his elemental energy, it was like a sharp blade striking the phantom. the phantom¡¯s aura, belonging to chen fei, was instantly stripped away, and in an instant, the phantom became a lifeless shadow. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang were somewhat surprised by this scene, not because they found the phantom strange, but because the phantom¡¯s aura had disappeared. in particular, ren zhongyang, as a member of the primordial sword sect, understood the techniques of soaring heaven, and he naturally knew that the aura of the phantom of soaring heaven technique would be completely identical to that of the original. it was extremely difficult to completely conceal one¡¯s aura, just as many aperture tempering realm cultivators struggled to do so. however, chen fei¡¯s phantom had achieved it. the phantom¡¯s body swayed slightly and dissipated into thin air within the room, like a fleeting dream. in chen fei¡¯s main body¡¯s field of vision, the phantom had already leaped out of the clinic and was carefully heading towards the city gate. the night was pitch black, and in the darkness of despair city, you could barely see your own hand in front of your face. the moon in the sky only provided a faint glimmer of light to the city. relying on his memories from daytime, the phantom swiftly arrived at the city gate. there were no obstacles along the way, but the streets were filled with a chilling aura, making people extremely uncomfortable. chen fei¡¯s phantom looked at the city gate ahead, which was still closed, but chen fei could sense that it was different from how it usually appeared. tonight, the city gate would indeed open. back in the clinic, chen fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened, and he looked at chi shuqing and ren zhongyang. several copper coins shattered, transforming into the power of the origin and flowing into their sea of consciousness. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang¡¯s spiritual states trembled slightly, feeling clearer and more focused than ever before. their control over their bodies also became more acute. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± chen fei shouted in a low voice, his figure swaying, and he disappeared from the room. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang dared not delay and followed closely behind him. at this moment, there was less than half an hour left until midnight. as soon as they entered the street, chen fei felt the ubiquitous chill attempting to forcefully penetrate his body. he had felt a slight sensation of it during the daytime, but it was much more pronounced now. with a physique tempered by reaching the aperture tempering realm, even without resistance, he could naturally withstand the harm of this chill. but at night, the chilling force multiplied several times. when chen fei¡¯s phantom was out, he didn¡¯t feel it significantly, but now he immediately sensed the difference. fortunately, under the influence of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, chen fei¡¯s own vitality was like a furnace. it would take hours, if not more, for the chilling force to even attempt to engulf him. however, chi shuqing and ren zhongyang did not possess such a physique. standing on the street, they shivered suddenly, and their faces turned somewhat bluish. especially chi shuqing, who was already heavily injured, found it even more difficult to resist this chilling force. chen fei remained silent, his body turning into a virtual shadow as he rushed toward the city gate. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang followed closely behind him. since it was not yet midnight, the ominous footsteps had not appeared yet. in less than a moment, the three of them arrived at the city gate smoothly. chen fei¡¯s phantom turned to look at him, then flickered and merged back into his body. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang nervously scanned their surroundings. midnight was approaching, the exit was right in front of them, but whether they could leave depended on what changes might occur next. as chen fei observed the city gate, his expression suddenly changed. he turned to look at a street corner to the right, where a figure appeared ¨C surprisingly, it was liao hanqin from the immortal cloud sword sect. however, compared to his previous vibrant self, liao hanqin now appeared somewhat disheveled, and his aura had decreased by more than a few notches from its peak. as liao hanqin appeared, chen fei glanced at another location, where two more figures emerged ¨C wu yongzhao and jiang ronghe from the divine flame sect. compared to liao hanqin¡¯s disheveled appearance, wu yongzhao¡¯s aura not only didn¡¯t weaken but instead seemed to have further advanced. if it weren¡¯t for the wrong location, and if wu yongzhao were willing, he could have broken through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm at this moment. chen fei was somewhat surprised and then recalled the divine flame sect¡¯s claim to have extensive research on the strange heart realm. the intensity of the phantasms within the strange heart realm surpassed that of the despair city by far. liao hanqin¡¯s expression tightened upon seeing wu yongzhao, and his gaze was filled with vigilance. wu yongzhao gave liao hanqin a cold glance but made no further move. clearly, they hadn¡¯t truly left despair city, and wu yongzhao was unwilling to take action here, as it would be digging their own grave. the chilling cold at the city gate grew deeper and heavier, and another elder from the big dipper tower emerged. after that, no one else appeared. chen fei looked around, and the late aperture tempering realm expert he had seen before didn¡¯t show up? something was amiss! had they overlooked something? chen fei went over every detail in his mind regarding the past few days, and his thoughts suddenly stopped. the ghost soldiers, midnight, the city gate! chen fei¡¯s face changed abruptly. he grabbed chi shuqing and ren zhongyang¡¯s bodies and vanished from the city gate in an instant.. Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: Deathly Silence chapter 327: deathly silence translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation upon witnessing chen fei¡¯s actions, liao hanqin and the others couldn¡¯t help but be puzzled. why were they running away just as the city gate was about to open? the city gate only opened once a month, and they had worked tirelessly to obtain this information. despair city was too perilous, and if they didn¡¯t leave tonight, they had no assurance they could hold out until the same day next month. even lasting a few more days was a major concern, given the terrifying nightly patrols of ghost soldiers. wu yongzhao furrowed his brows, considering various possibilities in his mind. he glanced at the city gate and, thinking of a potential scenario, his expression changed abruptly. he grabbed jiang ronghe, who was beside him, and disappeared from the spot. chen fei¡¯s departure had left liao hanqin confused, but wu yongzhao¡¯s sudden exit made liao hanqin and guo shansheng from the big dipper tower nervous. wu yongzhao was still at the peak of his strength within despair city, even furthering his cultivation. it was evident that he had substantial knowledge about this ghostly city, making his sudden departure a matter of concern. liao hanqin could only stand here because of the formidable power of his high-grade spiritual sword; otherwise, he might have already perished here. it could be said that liao hanqin had many unanswered questions about despair city. every move of others made him nervous, and the same went for guo shansheng of the big dipper tower. liao hanqin and guo shansheng exchanged glances. despite their many uncertainties, they dared not stay here any longer. they promptly left the spot. as for wu yongzhao from the divine flame sect, they didn¡¯t dare to chase after him. therefore, their only choice was to pursue chen fei in the hope of understanding the situation here. however, when they attempted to follow chen fei, they discovered that he had already disappeared without a trace. several miles away, yu zhongxin stood on a high vantage point, looking in the direction of the city gate. he was surprised to see several individuals disappearing one by one. yu zhongxin had initially expected these people to become sacrifices. if these individuals died, it would greatly aid his escape from despair city. unexpectedly, as the time approached midnight, they had all left. ¡°senior, what happened over there? did the city gate open?¡± jin weiming cautiously asked from the side. jin weiming¡¯s cultivation was insufficient, and from several miles away, in this pitch-black environment, he couldn¡¯t see such a great distance. ¡°it¡¯s almost time. we just need to wait a little longer,¡± yu zhongxin replied, his gaze slightly fluctuating, but his face displayed a friendly smile. ¡°i am truly fortunate to have your assistance, senior. 1 will never forget this kindness,¡± jin weiming said with deep respect as he looked at yu zhongxin. ¡°in this city, we shall help each other; there¡¯s no need to dwell on it,¡± yu zhongxin said casually, waving his hand. ¡°senior, thank you for your kindness!¡± jin weiming bowed respectfully. yu zhongxin¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile, and with a wave of his arm, the two of them seemingly disappeared without moving a step, their auras vanishing in the blink of an eye. if it weren¡¯t for the fact that they were visible to the naked eye, one would almost think that they had already disappeared from that spot. on the main street, chen fei, accompanied by chi shuqing and ren zhongyang, ran back to the vicinity of the medical clinic at their maximum speed. the chilling power within the city grew increasingly exaggerated. even for chi shuqing and ren zhongyang, both in the aperture tempering realm, resisting it had become quite difficult earlier, and now it seemed almost impossible. in just a moment, this chill might infiltrate their bodies. however, they couldn¡¯t risk displaying all their power to defend against it because they would be too conspicuous in this enigmatic city shrouded in darkness. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang looked somewhat puzzled as chen fei brought them back to the medical clinic. nevertheless, they suppressed their doubts for now. in their hearts, chen fei was undoubtedly the most trustworthy person at this moment. there had to be a reason for chen fei¡¯s actions, and if they wanted to survive in this mysterious city, they had to stay close to him. with little time left until midnight, chen fei couldn¡¯t afford to delay. he activated the slaughter spirit technique, and his arm transformed into a peerless weapon, sweeping towards chi shuqing and ren zhongyang. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang were startled. chen fei¡¯s arm felt terrifying to them, as if it could snatch their lives away instantly. ren zhongyang¡¯s body trembled momentarily but soon calmed down, a testament to his absolute trust in chen fei. on the other hand, chi shuqing¡¯s eyes reflected inner conflict, but in the end, he did not evade chen fei¡¯s attack. ¡°tsk!¡± it was as if something had been peeled away by chen fei¡¯s arm. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang felt a sudden chill, realizing their own breath had disappeared. chen fei pulled their breath into the copper coins one by one. within chen fei¡¯s body, the phantom emerged, and he suppressed his own aura. then, he merged his and the rat demon¡¯s auras completely into the phantom. the phantom¡¯s aura surged, and it seized two copper coins infused with the breath of chi shuqing and ren zhongyang before vanishing from the spot. chen fei¡¯s phantom appeared in the dormitory of the medical clinic. it then sat cross-legged, eyes scanning the surroundings, waiting for the stroke of midnight. meanwhile, on the street, chi shuqing and ren zhongyang had started to formulate some guesses, but many things remained unclear to them. ¡°we¡¯ve left our auras in the medical clinic to attract the attention of the ghost soldiers,¡± chen fei explained as there was still some time left. he then grabbed their shoulders, bringing them to a secluded corner of the street. he placed the fragments of the heart pearl around them, trying to conceal any potential prying eyes. ¡°why did we leave the city gate?¡± chi shuqing couldn¡¯t help but ask, her mind filled with various doubts and a desire for answers. ¡°our previous assumption might have been a bit off. while the city gate can lead us out of this enigmatic city, we can¡¯t just stay there, waiting for it to open,¡± chen fei replied in a hushed tone. ¡°how do you mean?¡± ren zhongyang furrowed his brow. ¡°because when midnight arrives, if we¡¯re waiting at the city gate, we might have to face all the ghost soldiers before the gate even opens,¡± chen fei explained with a serious tone. this was a possibility that had occurred to chen fei just recently. at midnight, the ghost soldiers would appear, and it was likely that the city gate would open simultaneously. while it seemed logical to wait at the city gate, it also meant confronting the ghost soldiers head-on. before, chen fei hadn¡¯t considered this possibility. however, the absence of the aperture tempering realm expert had raised his suspicions. chen fei began to connect the dots, recalling the events of the past few days and piecing together the mysteries. for example, he wondered why only chi shuqing had been attacked last night, while he and ren zhongyang had been unharmed. it wasn¡¯t because the ghost soldiers had shown mercy or feared him. it was simply because chi shuqing had not yet been marked by the ghost soldiers. this was due to ghost lady¡¯s interference when she tried to claim chi shuqing for herself, and as a result, chi shuqing had narrowly escaped death when the ghost soldiers had attacked her last night. they had been targeted by the ghost soldiers. this was the information that the head of the medical clinic had revealed earlier when he tried to persuade chen fei to sign a contract. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang had been targeted by the ghost soldiers, and while chen fei appeared unscathed, he was undoubtedly on the ghost soldiers¡¯ radar as well. why would they be targeted? it was undoubtedly to be targeted for future elimination. when that elimination would occur, chen fei did not know. it might be tonight, or it might be in the coming days. however, the three of them could not afford to be discovered by the ghost soldiers if they wanted to escape from this despair city. so, the three of them had vanished, thanks to their mastery of the slaughter spirit technique, which allowed them to temporarily strip away their auras. ¡°so, what do we do now?¡± chi shuqing asked, her heart pounding at chen fei¡¯s revelation. if they were to face all the ghost soldiers directly at the city gate as midnight approached, the horrifying scenario was enough to send shivers down her spine. there would be no chance of survival, and they would be completely overwhelmed by the overwhelming numbers of ghost soldiers. ¡°when the ghost soldiers appear, follow them closely and try to exit the city!¡± chen fei said with a serious tone. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang exchanged glances, suppressing the fear in their eyes. following behind the ghost soldiers? it might not be directly confronting the ghost soldiers, but it seemed just as perilous! as time flew by, the surrounding chilling force reached its peak, and midnight finally arrived. ¡°hum!¡± an inexplicable pressure suddenly descended, causing chi shuqing and ren zhongyang to feel a sinking sensation in their hearts. a nameless fear welled up within them, as if a great catastrophe was about to unfold. chen fei furrowed his brows as he also sensed this spiritual pressure. however, compared to chi shuqing and ren zhongyang, chen fei¡¯s stronger core soul energy allowed him to handle it better. ¡°drip!¡± a barely audible sound of footsteps echoed, seemingly distant yet remarkably clear in the ears of chen fei and the others. it felt as though these footsteps were treading on their hearts and even their skulls. the footsteps carried an inexplicable force that sent shivers through their bodies and minds. moreover, with the appearance of these footsteps, the already intense chilling force in the surroundings surged once more. even with chen fei¡¯s physique, he felt the strain of this enhanced cold. as for chi shuqing and ren zhongyang, they were directly invaded by this chilling force. their faces instantly turned ashen, and a sense of deathly silence enveloped them. this deathly silence continued to spread, and if not stopped, chi shuqing and ren zhongyang might not even last a minute. for accomplished cultivators like them in the essence forging realm, they should have been able to resist such environmental challenges. however, the chilling force within this despair city had reached an eerie level of potency. ¡°drip!¡± another set of footsteps echoed, causing chi shuqing and ren zhongyang to tremble slightly, their faces growing even more lifeless. chen fei frowned, just about to use the copper coins to shield them when he suddenly had a subtle realization. even though chi shuqing and ren zhongyang were on the brink of succumbing to the chilling force, it was also because of this force that they blended more harmoniously into their current environment. previously, their auras had been temporarily severed and stored within the medical clinic, but the presence of two living individuals in this place had still been somewhat conspicuous. however, in this moment, their conspicuousness seemed to have vanished, as if they had become a natural part of their surroundings.. Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: Majestic chapter 328: majestic translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation after a moment of contemplation, chen fei took out two copper coins and placed them on ren zhongyang¡¯s pulse and forehead. a hint of relief appeared on ren zhongyang¡¯s face. seeing the positive effect, chen fei did the same for chi shuqing, applying two coins to her pulse and forehead as well. with this action, in chen fei¡¯s eyes, both of them had seamlessly blended into their surroundings. even without the fragments of the heart pearl, they wouldn¡¯t leak a trace of their presence. however, this method came with a significant drawback ¨C it nearly drained their combat strength. their internal power was entirely entangled with the surrounding chilling force. therefore, chen fei couldn¡¯t employ this method; otherwise, they would be defenseless if they encountered any danger. by allowing themselves to be intertwined with their surroundings and chen fei¡¯s protection, chi shuqing and ren zhongyang were essentially entrusting their fate to the environment and chen fei. inside the woven basket, dozens of copper coins shattered, completely enveloping chen fei. copper coins were unique to the despair city, an inherent part of its essence. throughout the entire city, this essence was abundant. even the smallest elements here contained this essence. if someone had enough power, refining this despair city would be akin to mastering an extraordinary natural treasure. however, given the power displayed by this city, chen fei had no idea what level of cultivation would be required to forcefully control it. could the essence forging realm manage it? chen fei was uncertain. as the essence enveloped him, chen fei became one with his surroundings. this method didn¡¯t affect his combat strength, ensuring that he remained prepared for any danger. however, it came at a cost. ¡°dah!¡± another set of footsteps echoed. the previous two had still been quite distant, but this one was significantly closer. it was apparent that the ghost soldiers were now nearby. their speed surpassed even chen fei¡¯s full-powered use of the soaring heaven technique by a considerable margin. if a conflict were to arise, chen fei wouldn¡¯t even be able to outrun these ghost soldiers. chen fei¡¯s expression grew serious as he heightened his perception to the utmost. by his side, chi shuqing and ren zhongyang, despite enduring the torment of the chilling force, also became alert and kept an eye on their surroundings. to escape this despair city alive, there could be no room for the slightest error. chen fei understood this well, and so did chi shuqing and ren zhongyang. ¡°whoosh!¡± as if a gentle breeze had swept by, in the corner of their vision, hundreds of figures suddenly appeared. these figures appeared without warning, right before their eyes. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang instinctively held their breaths; it was an immediate reaction. clearly, they were both at the peak of tension. if their disguises couldn¡¯t deceive these ghost soldiers, then it might be the moment when they met their demise. chen fei lowered his gaze, only observing with his peripheral vision to avoid accidentally drawing attention from these ghost soldiers. after all, chen fei¡¯s mental fortitude far surpassed that of the other two. fortunately, these ghost soldiers didn¡¯t linger around chen fei and his companions; they continued moving toward the direction of the city gate. these ghost soldiers were unlike the other eerie phenomena within the city; they appeared to lack sentience, more like manifestations of the city¡¯s peculiar rules. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief, and even chen fei did the same. facing the presence that could squeeze the life out of them at any moment, most people would feel fear. the difference lies in whether this emotion affects their judgment and actions. chen fei grabbed chi shuqing and ren zhongyang by their shoulders, his figure slightly shifted, turning into a shadow, and followed behind the ghost soldiers. h all, help me, help me!¡± suddenly, a scream echoed from ahead, causing chen fei¡¯s heart to sink. it was the voice of guo shansheng from the big dipper tower. as chen fei and his companions got closer, they finally saw guo shansheng. however, at this moment, guo shansheng had only half of his body left, and even that half was gradually disappearing. it was as if something was continuously gnawing and devouring him. guo shansheng had only screamed for a moment before his voice abruptly stopped, and he completely vanished. even the mid-grade spiritual weapon he held had lost its spirituality and turned into powder. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang were filled with a chilling sense of dread; this was the fate of being discovered. not far from where guo shansheng disappeared, liao hanqin stood pale, not daring to move a muscle. then, liao hanqin saw chen fei and his companions. sensing that chen fei and his companions made no sound as they moved, realization slowly dawned in his eyes. guo shansheng had perished under the footsteps, thinking that if he matched the footsteps of the ghost soldiers, he would be safe. these ghost soldiers, numbering in the hundreds, always had just one set of footsteps. chen fei didn¡¯t understand the significance of these footsteps, and he didn¡¯t dare to blend in with them haphazardly. in the end, he chose to use the wind gathering technique, keeping himself constantly a finger¡¯s width above the ground. the wind gathering technique couldn¡¯t make chen fei fly, but it allowed him to maintain a certain distance from the ground without any issues. guo shansheng had also pondered whether there was something suspicious about the footsteps, but precisely at the moment when the ghost soldiers appeared, guo shansheng subconsciously dismissed this idea. it was as if some force forcibly erased the doubts in his heart. liao hanqin had intended to do the same, but at the last moment, the high-grade spiritual sword in his hand trembled, causing liao hanqin to instinctively pause. then he saw guo shansheng being devoured. realizing this, liao hanqin was about to catch up with the ghost soldiers, but unexpectedly, the spiritual sword in his hand trembled again. liao hanqin¡¯s expression froze. was there danger? where was the danger? several hundred meters away, yu zhongxin seized jin weiming by the neck. jin weiming struggled incessantly, his eyes filled with fear. he couldn¡¯t understand why yu zhongxin was doing this. ¡°helping each other out, i helped you, now it¡¯s your turn to help me!¡± yu zhongxin whispered softly as several wounds suddenly appeared on his arm, transforming into blood patterns that landed on jin weiming¡¯s body. yu zhongxin¡¯s original presence vanished suddenly, but then it diminished. meanwhile, jin weiming began to resemble yu zhongxin more and more. in the blink of an eye, yu zhongxin¡¯s presence was completely gone, which was entirely different from the concealment just a moment ago. this was because yu zhongxin had transferred his entire presence to jin weiming. at this moment, jin weiming not only had his own presence but was also mixed with yu zhongxin¡¯s. although he was clearly just one person, subconsciously, it would seem as if two people were standing there. yu zhongxin smiled faintly, disappearing from his original location. jin weiming struggled forcefully but couldn¡¯t move an inch, only left with a terrified look in his eyes, gazing at his surroundings. and at an unknown moment, a shadow appeared behind jin weiming. a sensation of being dragged suddenly appeared in jin weiming¡¯s perception. the fear in jin weiming¡¯s eyes erupted instantly, but he couldn¡¯t even utter a single word. liao hanqin stood still, staring helplessly as chen fei and the others disappeared from his sight. unfortunately, he had no idea what went wrong. suddenly, a piece of information flashed through liao hanqin¡¯s mind. there was no trace of his presence on chen fei and the others; their presence seemed to have vanished. this disappearance wasn¡¯t a mere concealment; it had been transferred elsewhere. transferred? liao hanqin looked at the high-grade spiritual sword in his hand, his eyes showing a trace of reluctance. however, that trace of reluctance was immediately cut off. the high-grade spiritual sword emitted a suction force, completely absorbing liao hanqin¡¯s presence. but this domineering absorption not only transferred liao hanqin¡¯s presence but also drained two-tenths of liao hanqin¡¯s source power. only then did liao hanqin¡¯s presence truly complete its transfer. liao hanqin had been injured previously, and now, with another two-tenths of his source power gone, he felt unsteady on his feet. he planted the high-grade spiritual sword into the ground, and liao hanqin¡¯s form turned into a shadow, following behind the ghost soldiers. in order to escape from this eerie city, liao hanqin had nearly sacrificed everything. chen fei and his companions cautiously followed behind the ghost soldiers and soon saw the city gate up ahead. the city gate had long been wide open, and another group of ghost soldiers was waiting there. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang trembled in their hearts as they witnessed this scene. if they had stayed at the city gate earlier, they would have been directly intercepted by this group of ghost soldiers entering from outside. the city gate, which opened once a month, was not meant for outsiders to come and go but rather for changing shifts between the ghost soldiers inside and outside the city. waiting at the city gate meant delivering oneself directly to the ghost soldiers¡¯ doorstep. the ghost soldiers in front began passing through the city gate one by one. chen fei and his companions followed closely behind. when the group had advanced halfway, liao hanqin appeared from behind. not only liao hanqin but also wu yongzhao from the divine flame sect had arrived. however, the other member of the divine flame sect was absent at the moment. liao hanqin turned to look at wu yongzhao, noticing that he still held his high-grade spiritual sword. liao hanqin guessed the reason; when it came to saving oneself, even if it meant using someone from the same sect, there would be no exceptions. yu zhongxin appeared silently at the rear of the group. liao hanqin and wu yongzhao looked at him with surprise. clearly, they hadn¡¯t expected to encounter unfamiliar faces in this eerie city. what¡¯s more, they could vaguely sense that yu zhongxin¡¯s strength far surpassed their own. yu zhongxin paid no attention to anyone and leaped over the others, closely following the ghost soldiers. only when there was still a portion of ghost soldiers left to pass through the city gate did yu zhongxin suddenly accelerate, leaping over the ghost soldiers and rushing towards the city gate. the ghost soldiers who had not yet left the city abruptly stopped, their gazes collectively fixed on yu zhongxin. however, yu zhongxin showed no fear, and his concealed power erupted suddenly as he rushed towards the city gate at an even faster speed. the ghost soldiers stared at yu zhongxin, but they could never lock onto his aura. countless fine threads rose from the ghost soldiers and swayed with the cold wind. the people behind him witnessed this scene, their faces turning pale. they couldn¡¯t understand why yu zhongxin was acting this way at such a critical moment. but now that the ghost soldiers were alert, not only the ones in front but also those standing near the city gate shifted their focus. chen fei¡¯s psychic power surged in an instant, causing over a hundred copper coins to shatter, transforming into the power of the source that enveloped his entire body. chi shuqing and ren zhongyang, on the other hand, released their resistance, allowing the frigid energy to completely invade them. at this moment, chi shuqing and ren zhongyang seemed as though they had died completely, unfeeling and unaware. the ghost soldiers¡¯ gazes shifted away from chen fei and the others in an instant. chen fei¡¯s entire strength surged as he grasped chi shuqing and ren zhongyang, rushing toward the city gate. though the distance was only a dozen meters, it felt agonizingly long in chen fei¡¯s perception. the power of the source on his body¡¯s surface was rapidly depleting. unbeknownst to him, countless fine threads on the bodies of hundreds of ghost soldiers had already spread across the city gate, top to bottom, left to right, densely packed and sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. as a faint ripple of movement penetrated the barrier, chen fei¡¯s surroundings changed dramatically. he was now halfway up half-bottle mountain, with the despair city behind him. dragging two people with him, chen fei descended the mountain madly. ¡°buzz!¡± still halfway down the path, the gate of the despair city suddenly quivered slightly. chen fei turned his head instinctively, and a pillar of light shot up into the sky from half-bottle mountain. a majestic and terrifying aura, belonging to the combined aperture tempering realm, descended upon the mystic realm.. Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: A Thousand chapter 329: a thousand-foot plunge translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily. how could there be a combined aperture tempering realm expert here? in the next moment, chen fei remembered encountering yu zhongxin in the despair city, a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator he had never seen or heard of before. the presence of the combined aperture tempering realm expert in the sky was likely related to this. chen fei didn¡¯t linger on the thought and turned back to continue running downhill. such a powerful expert was beyond his capabilities. what mattered most now was to quickly leave this place. ¡°buzz!¡± the aura of the combined aperture tempering realm swept through the entire mystic realm, causing it to tremble. disciples in the mystic realm who were still there halted their activities and looked towards the sky. the monsters within the mystic realm, as if sensing something, all retreated into their caves, curling up in corners and trembling. this was an instinctual reaction to danger, and sometimes, monsters could be more sensitive than human cultivators. ¡°the combined aperture tempering realm? how can there be a combined aperture tempering realm here?¡± stepping out of a cave, feng xiupu looked towards the direction of half-bottle mountain, his eyes filled with disbelief. this was only a newly formed second-tier mystic realm, and even middle-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators found it difficult to enter. yet a combined aperture tempering realm expert had appeared in the sky above the mystic realm. what was even more perplexing was that the aura of this combined aperture tempering realm expert felt entirely unfamiliar. ¡°they won¡¯t run into trouble, will they?¡± wei yantao stood nearby, expressing his concern. feng xiupu furrowed his brow, unsure of how to answer that question. there had undoubtedly been an unexpected development on half-bottle mountain, but their current capabilities were insufficient to address such a situation. ¡°buzz!¡± the trembling of the mystic realm intensified. the power of the combined aperture tempering realm had already exceeded the capacity of this newly formed mystic realm. trying to expel the combined aperture tempering realm from the mystic realm was proving impossible because the mystic realm lacked such capabilities. it was akin to a stomach stuffed with too much food. either it had to digest it or regurgitate it. if it couldn¡¯t do either, there was a high likelihood that the stomach would burst. that was the current situation of the mystic realm. unable to drive out the combined aperture tempering realm, the most likely outcome was its tearing apart. ¡°whoosh!¡± a sound broke the silence as feng xiupu and wei yantao instantly went on guard, each gripping their spirit swords. however, when they saw the newcomer clearly, feng xiupu¡¯s face lit up with joy, and wei yantao shared the same sentiment. ¡°master, elder wei!¡± chen fei placed ren zhongyang and chi shuqing down and greeted feng xiupu and wei yantao with a bow. ¡°what happened on half-bottle mountain?¡± wei yantao looked at the two individuals on the ground, his expression filled with astonishment. the condition of ren zhongyang and chi shuqing was extremely critical, and they were on the brink of death. fortunately, after escaping from the despair city, they had not been exposed to new frigid forces, and the city¡¯s suppression no longer existed. the vitality in ren zhongyang and chi shuqing¡¯s bodies began to recover slightly, barely resisting the spread of the chilling forces. ¡°half-bottle mountain has a despair city on it. all of us were drawn into it, and this city seems to connect to other places. the combined aperture tempering realm expert likely came from one of those directions!¡± chen fei said with a solemn tone. ¡°a despair city? connecting to other places?¡± wei yantao¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°let¡¯s leave this place first; we can discuss everything else later.¡± chen fei stuffed some pills into the mouths of chi shuqing and ren zhongyang, then picked them up again and ran toward the exit of the mystic realm. feng xiupu and wei yantao didn¡¯t press for more information. the mystic realm couldn¡¯t withstand the power of the combined aperture tempering realm, and the worst-case scenario could result in the mystic realm shattering. in that case, everyone inside the mystic realm would be in great danger. even if the mystic realm didn¡¯t ultimately face any major issues, they didn¡¯t know the temperament of this newly arrived combined aperture tempering realm expert. if it happened to be someone from the ruthless and life-disregarding demonic factions, then everyone inside the mystic realm at this moment might be doomed. therefore, leaving the mystic realm first was the best choice, no matter what. with great speed, chen fei and his group arrived at the mystic realm¡¯s exit. not only them, but the disciples in the body refining realm had also sensed the changes in the mystic realm and were rushing toward this location. ¡°the time hasn¡¯t come yet; the mystic realm¡¯s exit can¡¯t be opened.¡± wei yantao frowned. ¡°it¡¯s getting close!¡± chen fei turned to look in the direction of half-bottle mountain. the aura of the combined aperture tempering realm expert was as prominent as the midday sun, but compared to before, this aura was now retracting. however, even with the retraction, all the forces within the mystic realm were instinctively rejecting this combined aperture tempering realm expert. the clash of these forces caused the trembling of the mystic realm to intensify. ¡°crack, crack, crack!¡± a strange sound echoed within the mystic realm, its origin unknown, yet it resonated in the ears of everyone present. it was the sound of the mystic realm¡¯s rules breaking down; the mystic realm was starting to crumble. ¡°back away!¡± chen fei sent chi shuqing and ren zhongyang several meters backward, then turned to face the mystic realm¡¯s exit. the barrier here was fluctuating continuously, and perhaps in a few moments, it would rupture. however, chen fei didn¡¯t want to wait those few moments. he intended to forcefully open this exit. once he created a crack, external forces would naturally guide the opening of this exit. hearing chen fei¡¯s words, feng xiupu and wei yantao quickly retreated. they were well aware of chen fei¡¯s power. ¡°swish! n on the qianyuan sword, a black radiance burst forth, followed by countless sword threads winding around, and the majestic power of blood and qi surged within chen fei¡¯s body. with the enhancement of the slaughter spirit technique, the black light on the qianyuan sword quivered slightly but was immediately firmly fixed in place by chen fei¡¯s powerful spiritual force. in the next moment, chen fei raised the qianyuan sword high and slashed forward. a black streak shot into the sky, like a deer¡¯s antlers, skillfully striking the continuously undulating patterns of the mystic realm¡¯s barrier. ¡°boom!¡± the mystic realm barrier hesitated for a moment, and then a violent explosion resounded. fierce winds swirled, and sand and stones flew as a black crack was forcibly cleaved open by chen fei. wei yantao stood in the distance, watching the power of this sword, and couldn¡¯t help but swallow hard. wei yantao noticed that compared to when chen fei killed dong xiuzhi from the divine flame sect, chen fei had actually grown stronger. how much time had passed? he had just been to half-bottle mountain, and chen fei¡¯s strength had improved so much? wasn¡¯t it said that a strange city appeared on half-bottle mountain, and that there had been an incident? chen fei¡¯s current displayed strength was enough to kill someone like dong xiuzhi, who was in the early stage of the aperture tempering realm, with a single sword. was this the strength someone in the early stage of the aperture tempering realm could possess? feng xiupu blinked his eyes, trying to keep his expression calm, although he was already incredibly astonished inside. feng xiupu found that no matter how much he overestimated his disciple¡¯s strength, every time they met, chen fei would give him a shock. chen fei sheathed his sword and stepped back, looking at the gradually expanding crack in front of him. evidently, people outside the mystic realm had sensed the changes and were starting to make efforts to open the exit. as time passed, the crack on the barrier grew larger and the ripples it produced became more and more concentrated. finally, a portal appeared on the barrier. ¡°it¡¯s open!¡± wei yantao exclaimed with joy. at this moment, as the confrontation between the mystic realm and the late-stage aperture tempering realm had dragged on, the entire mystic realm felt like the end of the world. every moment spent here was filled with a sense of fear, and everyone wanted to escape from this mystic realm immediately. ¡°pfft!¡± chen fei stood to the side, suddenly spitting out a mouthful of blood, which shocked feng xiupu and wei yantao, who had previously been wearing smiles. ¡°what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± feng xiupu rushed to chen fei¡¯s side, his eyes filled with worry as he asked. ¡°too many people have died on half-bottle mountain, master!¡± chen fei smiled at feng xiupu, but his face, which had been flushed just now, gradually turned pale. his aura had plummeted as if he was on the brink of death. feng xiupu was momentarily stunned but quickly understood chen fei¡¯s intention. so many people had been killed in the despair city on half-bottle mountain. if chen fei emerged unscathed, how would others think, and what would other sects think? even if it wasn¡¯t chen fei¡¯s fault, there was no reason for him to bear the blame. in that case, he might as well make himself look more miserable, which would reduce the attention on him. however, chen fei¡¯s pretense of being injured seemed too convincing. with feng xiupu¡¯s eyes, there was no hint of a flaw. wei yantao was the same, and they were both left speechless by chen fei¡¯s act. ¡°please take care of it, master, and senior wei,¡± chen fei said before collapsing to the ground. with the control over his physical body pushed to the limit through his training in the suppressing dragon elephant technique, chen fei had essentially put his own body through significant trauma. his internal organs, muscles, and bones were all damaged, and though his injuries were lighter than those of ren zhongqing and chi ruiqing, they were still substantial. the key difference was that chen fei could recover in a very short amount of time, while ren zhongqing and chi ruiqing would face much greater challenges and might even deplete their life force to heal. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± feng xiupu supported chen fei¡¯s body and rushed toward the exit of the mystic realm. wei yantao reacted quickly, picking up ren zhongyang and chi ruiqing, and followed behind feng xiupu. at this moment, some of the body refining realm disciples who were closer to the exit had already appeared. when they saw the mystic realm¡¯s exit open, joy lit up their faces, and they hurriedly rushed in this direction. outside the mystic realm, as soon as feng xiupu and chen fei emerged, they felt dozens of gazes focused on them, with one of those gazes weighing as heavily as a mountain. feng xiupu¡¯s heart trembled slightly as he looked up and saw tong zhongqiu, the combined aperture tempering realm powerhouse who had protected the immortal cloud sword sect with his entire life. clearly, the aura of the combined aperture tempering realm transmitted from the mystic realm had alarmed this pillar of the immortal cloud sword sect. but it wasn¡¯t just tong zhongqiu; feng xiupu also sensed another formidable presence, several miles away. divine flame sect¡¯s jian jinsheng had also arrived! with an unfamiliar combined aperture tempering realm cultivator appearing near immortal cloud city, no one dared to underestimate the situation.. Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: The Endless Sea chapter 330: the endless sea translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°is it just the few of you? what about the others?¡± tong zhongqiu looked at feng xiupu and wei yantao, his brow slightly furrowed. he had already known about the recent abnormality in the mystic realm when it couldn¡¯t open normally a while ago. however, at that time, tong zhongqiu hadn¡¯t paid much attention to it. the most likely cause of trouble in the mystic realm was the influence of the divine flame sect. but this newly-formed second-tier mystic realm could only accommodate cultivators at the early phase aperture tempering realm at most. considering the number of aperture tempering realm cultivators from various sects inside the mystic realm, the divine flame sect wouldn¡¯t be able to stir up much trouble. however, it wasn¡¯t until just now, with the appearance of that combined aperture tempering realm aura, that it had directly alarmed the people waiting outside the mystic realm from various sects, and it had also caught tong zhongqiu¡¯s attention. ¡°there has been an incident at half-bottle mountain!¡± feng xiupu relayed chen fei¡¯s words. the situation wasn¡¯t too complicated, but what was complex was the despair city and the sudden appearance of the combined aperture tempering realm powerhouse. therefore, when chen fei explained these matters to feng xiupu, he didn¡¯t hold back, and feng xiupu naturally recounted everything in detail. after listening to feng xiupu¡¯s account, tong zhongqiu¡¯s brow didn¡¯t relax; it furrowed even deeper. he could tell that feng xiupu was not lying, and there was no reason to lie about such matters. the transition of this mystic realm from the first tier to the second tier was already full of mysteries, and the appearance of this despair city could explain some things. as for the unfamiliar combined aperture tempering realm cultivator, it made tong zhongqiu consider a possibility. this despair city seemed to be linked to a realm with more abundant spiritual energy, and this combined aperture tempering realm cultivator came from that place. three days later, astonishing news spread throughout immortal cloud city and all the surrounding cities. a new combined aperture tempering realm cultivator arrived in this region, accompanied by members of this powerful cultivator¡¯s family. at this moment, an embryonic mountain gate has appeared at the location of the original mystic realm. both the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect dispatched personnel to express goodwill and provided a lot of manpower to help this powerful family construct their mountain gate more quickly. primordial sword sect. three days ago, chen fei had returned to the sect. as soon as he returned, he pretended to be severely injured. however, he had already awakened internally. the immortal cloud sword sect and other sects didn¡¯t make things difficult for chen fei and his companions. although they felt uneasy about the situation, considering that the aperture tempering realm cultivators from the big dipper tower were all wiped out in the mystic realm, and the sunken water pavilion was left with only one person, chi shuqing, who was on the verge of death, and the primordial sword sect had four survivors, they found some balance in the situation. chen fei and his companions were heavily injured, with injuries on par with those of chi shuqing and ren zhongyang. when they heard that chi shuqing and ren zhongyang had been pulled out of the despair city by chen fei, the sunken water pavilion had to thank him. as for feng xiupu and wei yantao, their injuries were lighter, but they had nearly been killed by the divine flame sect. the only reason they hadn¡¯t entered the despair city was that they were saved by the primordial sword sect. therefore, no matter how you looked at it, the primordial sword sect couldn¡¯t be blamed for this situation. as for the immortal cloud sword sect, they hadn¡¯t been completely wiped out. liao hanqin had survived, but all of his acupoints were shattered, and his cultivation had directly dropped to the visceral tempering stage. the fact that liao hanqin was able to leave the despair city was not only because he had exerted himself to the limit but also because he had been brought out by the new combined aperture tempering realm cultivator. that combined aperture tempering realm cultivator not only brought liao hanqin out but also rescued wu yongzhao from the divine flame sect. it could be considered an act of goodwill as they returned both individuals to the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect. ¡°the endless sea! ii chen fei and feng xiupu sat on stone chairs, and the faint scent of tea wafted around, making people feel relaxed. ¡°in the sect¡¯s records, there are sporadic mentions of the endless sea, which is a place much richer in spiritual energy than our area. however, the records do not detail how to get to the endless sea,¡± feng xiupu said in a low voice. h having a family with a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator in charge has to flee to our area because of the situation in the endless sea. it¡¯s really hard to imagine what kind of situation it is over there!¡± chen fei recalled the rumors of the past few days with a somewhat nostalgic expression. the combined aperture tempering realm cultivator, accompanied by his family, had crossed the entire despair city to come here in order to avoid conflict. here, having a combined aperture tempering realm expert was a necessary condition for becoming a dominant force, because only a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator had the power to suppress all opposition. but now, someone tells you that even a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator has to run away with their family. if they don¡¯t, the entire family could be in danger. that combined aperture tempering realm expert had forcefully suppressed the mystic realm, and after expressing some goodwill, he didn¡¯t hide his background. he had already understood the situation around immortal cloud city, and his strength here was enough to protect his entire family and allow them to live well. in that case, there was no need to hide anything. sometimes, the more you hide, the more you arouse suspicion. indeed, after learning about the background of this combined aperture tempering realm cultivator, both the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect eagerly expressed their goodwill, hoping to bring this combined aperture tempering realm cultivator into their own camp. however, this new foundation building stage expert had no intention of getting involved in such disputes. for other sects to be fence-sitters would be seeking their own doom. but having a top-notch force with a combined aperture tempering realm expert was not being a fence-sitter; it represented a different level of power. with the arrival of this family, the situation in immortal cloud city, which had originally been a standoff between two powers, suddenly became a three-way balance. ¡°the fact that the despair city connects to the endless sea is a result that no one expected. the late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator you saw is from this family and entered the despair city to understand the situation,¡± feng xiupu lifted his tea cup and took a sip. chen fei nodded slightly, thinking about the other side of the despair city leading to the endless sea, where the spiritual energy concentration far exceeded that of immortal cloud city. what kind of situation could it be? ¡°the yu family has already sealed off the mystic realm. it is rumored that the other side of the despair city has also been sealed by the yu family¡¯s patriarch using an array formation to prevent the yu family¡¯s enemies from finding their way here. therefore, it is currently impossible to pass through the despair city to reach the endless sea.¡± seemingly sensing chen fei¡¯s thoughts, feng xiupu shook his head. chen fei chuckled softly. he did have some thoughts about the endless sea, but they were just thoughts. he wouldn¡¯t go to the endless sea now. while there might be more opportunities there, it was clear that there would also be more dangers. after leaving feng xiupu¡¯s courtyard, chen fei returned to his own residence and began seclusion, outwardly claiming to be recovering from his injuries. regarding chen fei¡¯s injuries, aside from some elders who were somewhat concerned, those who knew the true situation remained calm. what concerned them more was the condition of ren zhongyang. compared to chen fei¡¯s feigned injuries, ren zhongyang was truly in a critical condition. although he had been rescued from the brink of death in the past few days, it was only enough to stabilize his injuries. the icy cold energy in the despair city was extremely insidious. in order to leave the city gates, ren zhongyang and chi ruiqing had intentionally released their resistance against this frigid energy, causing their injuries to worsen. fortunately, chen fei had always protected their heart acupoints and sea of consciousness with his elecore soul energy, preventing these two critical areas from being damaged. otherwise, even if they could be saved, their cultivation would have been ruined. in gratitude for chen fei saving chi ruiqing¡¯s life, the sunken water pavilion had even specially sent a token of appreciation as a small gesture. chen fei did not refuse and directly accepted it. in the secret chamber of the courtyard at this moment, chen fei began to refine the ball of origin energy in his sea of consciousness. after leaving the despair city, the copper-coin-like origin directly turned into a ball of energy and piled up in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. in the past few days, his sea of consciousness had been slowly absorbing this the ball of origin energy, gradually increasing his core soul energy. chen fei had refrained from absorbing it recklessly in the recent days, as a sudden surge in core soul energy would raise suspicions and could easily be noticed by others. in order to feign his injuries convincingly, chen fei needed to act more cautiously and avoid attracting the attention of those with ulterior motives. now that he was completely in seclusion, chen fei had no more reservations and began to refine the power with all his might. within his sea of consciousness, the origin energy trembled slightly. as the thousand threads technique operated, chen fei¡¯s thread-like core soul energy directly probed into the origin energy, and the two began to draw closer and merge. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy, which had already reached the point of controlling forty-one acupoints, rapidly increased with the nourishment of this origin energy. forty-two, forty-three, forty-four! his core soul energy grew at an astonishing speed. chen fei sat cross-legged on the ground, and at this moment, his entire head emitted a faint glow. slight ripples vibrated from within his sea of consciousness, affecting the surrounding elemental energy. forty-five, forty-six! the rate of growth of his core soul energy showed no signs of slowing down. at this point, the intensity of his core soul energy far exceeded the number of acupoints he had genuinely opened in his body. a sensation of expansion began to fill chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. this was due to his core soul energy being too strong while his own cultivation was insufficient, resulting in a kind of pressure. in a normal cultivation process, the growth of core soul energy should complement the number of opened acupoints. even for exceptionally talented individuals with a fast-paced core soul energy growth, it should never reach an excessively exaggerated level. someone like chen fei, whose core soul energy reached the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm but had not yet reached the pinnacle of the initial stage, was not only rare but almost unheard of. within the cultivation realms around the immortal cloud city, there was no one in this situation. apart from lacking the necessary conditions, it was also well-known how burdensome this could be for one¡¯s sea of consciousness. forty-seven! the feeling of expansion had evolved into a sensation of tearing. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy paused briefly, just when he was considering whether to stop. suddenly, within his sea of consciousness, there came the roar of the dragon-elephant. what was initially a sensation of tearing gradually diminished. the dragon-elephant, the god-protecting aspect, directly suppressed the anomaly within his sea of consciousness. forty-eight, forty-nine! as the dragon-elephant suppressed the unusual sensation, chen fei absorbed the remaining origin energy without any concern. this elevated the strength of his core soul energy directly to the level of controlling forty-nine acupoints. with control over a full forty-nine acupoints, chen fei no longer had to worry about the inadequacy of his core soul energy in the short term. this level of core soul energy intensity brought unimaginable benefits to both chen fei¡¯s future cultivation and the execution of his techniques. after refining the origin energy, chen fei did not emerge from seclusion but continued to cultivate. one month later, he reached the mastery realm in the slaughtering spirits technique. as for the zhongyuan sword, the primary cultivation technique of chen fei, it finally reached the stage of perfection.. Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: The Technique Not Easily Shared chapter 331: the technique not easily shared translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation achieving mastery in the slaughtering spirit technique not only increased its killing power but also brought about a noticeable change: the purity of the spiritual essence obtained through slaughtering became somewhat improved. this was because the execution of the slaughtering spirit technique had become more precise and delicate, allowing for the removal of impurities within the spiritual essence, such as fragments of core soul energy, before absorption. however, having chen fei directly absorb these spiritual essences was still somewhat inefficient. continuing to feed them to the qianyuan sword was still the better choice. it was estimated that when the slaughtering spirit technique reached the stage of perfection, further reduction of impurities would occur, and at that time, absorption might become feasible. to achieve worry-free absorption, chen fei would need to find complementary techniques for the slaughtering spirit technique. alternatively, he could search for other techniques and integrate them with the slaughtering spirit technique, much like the mirror image technique of the godslayer sword, which eliminated some of the drawbacks of its techniques. however, refining spiritual essence, especially removing spiritual impurities, was a rare skill, most often related to spiritual cultivation techniques. among the available spiritual cultivation techniques, there were only a few that chen fei could find on the market, and he had already learned most of them. if he wanted to completely refine the spiritual essence acquired through the slaughtering spirit technique, he might need to enhance the thousand threads technique, which would likely yield results. additionally, improvements in the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s spirit suppression aspect would also be beneficial. however, the difficulty of cultivating the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s spirit suppression aspect was indeed beyond chen fei¡¯s expectations. while all his other techniques were making rapid progress, this aspect of the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s spirit suppression was still in the initial stage. the difficulty in cultivating this technique far exceeded expectations. although the aspect of spirit suppression had not yet reached the level of mastery, every increase in proficiency, compared to when he had just started practicing, resulted in an enhancement of its power. however, because it had not yet reached the mastery level, suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s spirit suppression had not undergone any substantial changes and was still experiencing quantitative improvements. with chen fei¡¯s recent surge in core soul energy, he could feel that the proficiency of the suppressing dragon elephant¡¯s spirit suppression was also accelerating. in a short while, he should be able to raise the proficiency level to mastery. in the courtyard, chen fei stood still, extending his right hand forward. a black dot appeared at the tip of his finger. the surrounding plants and flowers slammed onto the ground, pinned down by the sudden emergence of a powerful force field. this was the sword pearl of the zhongyuan sword, but it was fundamentally different from the sword pearls used in the past. if you were to enlarge this sword pearl, you would find that it contained a miniature sword formation. with the current state of the zhongyuan sword, chen fei could cast a total of eighty-one sword pearls, each containing a miniature sword formation. the zhongyuan sword in its perfect state not only increased the quantity of sword pearls but also transformed their essence. simultaneously, the immense gravitational force contained within the sword formation had also increased by several times. all of these improvements significantly elevated the power of the zhongyuan sword to an astonishing degree. within the entire primordial sword sect, there was only one person with the same level of mastery in the zhongyuan sword technique as chen fei, and that was the sect leader, qu qingsheng. a technique that could be cultivated to the later stages of the aperture tempering realm was normally only understood by aperture tempering realm late-stage cultivators. without reaching the highest understanding, it was impossible to cultivate to the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. this was a causal relationship with very few exceptions. however, in chen fei¡¯s case, there was an exception. relying on the perfected zhongyuan sword, chen fei could cultivate all the way to the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. breaking through the barrier from the middle stages to the later stages of the aperture tempering realm was almost effortless for him. it was only when he reached the later stages of the aperture tempering realm that he might encounter some obstacles if his core soul energy was not sufficiently robust. however, this was just a temporary bottleneck, and it was impossible to completely stall his progress. this was the value of an aperture tempering realm technique in its perfected state and the additional combat power it provided. the only differences now between chen fei and the mid-stage aperture tempering realm were the number of opened acupoints and the inability to synchronize acupoints to form a collective force. however, the collective force formed by synchronized acupoints was already a strong foundation for the mid-stage and late-stage aperture tempering realm, and what remained were the enhancements from techniques and spiritual tools. ¡°by the time the soaring heaven technique and the giant spirit sword reach perfection in a few months, my entire set of techniques will only consist of the thousand threads technique and the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique that can still be cultivated.¡± chen fei pondered for a moment, his thoughts flashing in his mind. with the incomplete techniques in the primordial sword sect, including the missing yuan chen sword scripture and the fact that all other techniques in the sect were only complete up to the early aperture tempering realm stage, it meant that any advancements beyond that were lost. ¡°i should focus on increasing the number of acupoints and breaking through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm!¡± chen fei set a clear direction in his mind and returned to his secret chamber. he decided to continue practicing for a few more days, and then he could claim that his injuries had recovered and proceed to take on missions from the alchemist alliance. the arrival of the yu family from the endless sea was a significant variable. currently, the two branches of the yu family were not supporting each other, bringing a rare period of peace to the vicinity of the immortal cloud sword sect. however, if the yu family suddenly decided to support one side, it would change everything. if the yu family chose to support the immortal cloud sword sect, it would be manageable. but if the yu family decided to support the divine flame sect, how would they treat the allies of the primordial sword sect, such as the immortal cloud sword sect? would they ignore them or sweep them aside? facing two combined aperture tempering realm experts, the immortal cloud sword sect wouldn¡¯t stand a chance, and the primordial sword sect would be even more helpless! therefore, chen fei had to make the most of his time to cultivate. although his strength had improved significantly, it was still not enough. in this chaotic situation, absolute strength was the key to absolute safety. while the surroundings of the immortal cloud city were in turmoil due to the arrival of the yu family, chen fei continued to follow his own pace of cultivation. the rapid increase in his core soul energy had a very tangible effect: it accelerated the rate at which chen fei could open acupoints. without the use of spirit snow pills and elemental stones, chen fei could open at most one acupoint in a year. however, with his core soul energy far surpassing the early aperture tempering realm, even without any elixirs, he could now open an acupoint in just six months. in a second-order mystic realm like this, where the spiritual energy was abundant, chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed could soar even higher. of course, compared to the speed of opening one or even two acupoints per month when he used spirit snow pills before, his current pace was still somewhat slower. five days later, chen fei declared that his injuries had recovered. however, before he could head to the immortal cloud city, an unexpected guest arrived in his courtyard. ¡°greetings, master chen!¡± chi shuqing smiled warmly as she looked at chen fei, her eyes seeming to ripple with a hint of charm. graceful as a cloud drifting by, a beauty walking with a leisurely pace, her waist swaying like a willow branch! today, chi shuqing, compared to her disheveled appearance in the mysterious city, was undoubtedly much more alluring. despite not wearing any makeup on her face, her presence irresistibly drew people¡¯s attention to her. ¡°is your injury better?¡± chen fei asked, somewhat surprised. after all, only a little over a month had passed since the incident. chen fei¡¯s quick recovery was because he hadn¡¯t been injured in the first place. his seemingly severe injuries meant nothing when under the influence of the suppressing dragon elephant. however, the situation was different for chi shuqing. she had first been drained of her essence by ghost lady, and then later invaded by the frigid power to the brink of death. with such injuries, even someone with a much higher cultivation level than chi shuqing, like ren zhongyang, was still in the process of recuperating. yet, chi shuqing seemed to have recovered faster? ¡°thank you, master chen, for your concern. i¡¯m ashamed to say that my injuries are far from fully healed,¡± chi shuqing replied with a delicate tone. cultivators of the aperture tempering realm had a lifespan of two hundred years, and with the support of elemental energy, their appearance wouldn¡¯t show significant aging until nearing their true limit. female cultivators like chi shuqing naturally paid even more attention to their appearance. therefore, at this moment, chi shuqing¡¯s every gesture and smile exuded a graceful beauty that brightened the surroundings. ¡°so, elder chi, what brings you here today?¡± chen fei inquired, curious. ¡°i¡¯ve heard that master chen is seriously injured, and i have a method that could accelerate our recovery. would master chen be willing to give it a try?¡± chi shuqing lowered her voice. chen fei blinked, wondering if this method was legitimate. ¡°the method can only be passed on through the ears. does master chen have a quiet place where 1 can explain it in detail?¡± chi shuqing¡¯s voice became as small as a mosquito¡¯s. oh, please come this way.¡± chen fei began to think that he might have misunderstood chi shuqing. after all, she was a senior cultivator of the aperture tempering realm from the sunken water pavilion, and perhaps she did have some secret healing technique. it could be a way of showing her gratitude for him saving her life earlier. chen fei couldn¡¯t let his suspicion ruin someone¡¯s good intentions. he led chi shuqing into the room, and with a flash of elemental energy, the door closed slowly. chi shuqing raised her chin slightly, gazing seductively at chen fei as her green robe slipped off. chen fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. he hadn¡¯t been mistaken; this method really wasn¡¯t very orthodox! fifteen minutes later, the spiritual energy around the courtyard suddenly surged. it then swept towards the courtyard, and an array around the courtyard activated, blocking the gazes directed towards this place. the initial surge of spiritual energy was incredibly powerful, and it continued unabated for an hour before gradually calming down. however, the spiritual energy remained quiet for only a moment before it began to fluctuate again. though the second time wasn¡¯t as grand as the first, it still rolled hundreds of meters into the courtyard. this cycle of spiritual energy fluctuations repeated several times throughout the day, and it wasn¡¯t until late in the evening that it finally settled. early the next morning, chi shuqing walked out of chen fei¡¯s courtyard. she had a radiant complexion, full of vitality, and there were no signs of her previous injuries. her aura had even improved, extending further than before. chi shuqing cast a glance back at chen fei¡¯s courtyard, her lips curving into a charming smile. she then transformed into a fleeting shadow and disappeared from the spot, leaving the primordial sword sect. inside the secret chamber of his courtyard at that moment, chen fei casually wore a robe. he sat cross-legged on the ground, his entire being exuding an aura that was continuously rising, eventually stabilizing at a certain point. after a brief moment, chen fei slowly opened his eyes. a gleam of light seemed to flash in the secret chamber as his robust aura began to gradually converge. thirty-three acupoints! overnight, chen fei had opened ten more acupoints, bringing his cultivation level close to the peak of the aperture tempering realm early stage.. Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: Overturning the Seas and Moving The Mountains chapter 332: overturning the seas and moving the mountains translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation this was the healing method that chi shuqing had mentioned yesterday. it has to be said that the results are indeed remarkable, to the point where they can be described as astonishing. the techniques of the sunken water pavilion, under chi shuqing¡¯s flawless execution, exhibit such effects. however, for the average person, the results would not be so exaggerated. even chi shuqing was shocked. although the techniques of the sunken water pavilion are somewhat unique and can use pure yin energy to benefit others, they can at most enhance three or four acupoints, saving several years of cultivation for the cultivator. in the history of the sunken water pavilion, it was unprecedented for chen fei to open ten acupoints. according to chi shuqing, the highest record in the sect was only helping to open six acupoints. compared to chen fei¡¯s ten acupoints, it was undoubtedly much less. not only did chen fei open up ten acupoints, even chi shuqing herself had obtained great benefits. not only did the pure yang energy heal his injuries in an instant, but even his main cultivation technique had improved greatly. chen fei guessed that it might be the majestic blood essence power of the suppressing dragon elephant that caused this situation to happen. chen fei stood up. a feeling of clarity spread through his body. he took a step forward and appeared at the entrance of the courtyard. chen fei looked into the distance. chi shuqing had long disappeared. chen fei had asked chi shuqing the reason last night, and chi shuqing¡¯s answer was that he had saved her life, and of course, chen fei¡¯s incredible potential. he had already reached the aperture tempering realm two years ago, and he already had such ridiculous strength. if chen fei was given more time, what would happen? of course, in despair city, chen fei saving chi shuqing during the crisis was also a huge reason. helplessness was absolute despair in the environment of despair city. under such circumstances, there was someone who stood up to save you. that kind of psychological dependence could not be described with words. ever since chi shuqing started cultivating techniques, the experience in despair city was the most dangerous one she had ever encountered. it was also the closest she had ever been to death, so naturally, it was the one that left the deepest impression on her. all of this had contributed to the events of last night. ¡°just a little more and 1 can reach the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm!¡± chen fei looked into the distance. he circulated the slaughter spirit technique and slashed at himself. chen fei¡¯s aura could not help but fall. there were close to thirty-six acupoints. anyone who saw chen fei would be able to sense the abnormality of his aura. there was a huge difference between this and the previous 20-odd acupoints. if it was in the past, chen fei could only use his core soul energy to restrain himself as much as possible. however, now that he had the slaughter spirit technique, chen fei could freely control his own aura without worrying about revealing anything unusual. in just two years, he was close to the peak of the early stage of the aperture tempering realm. if this news spread, it would attract a lot of attention. chen fei took a step forward and disappeared on the spot. his destination was the alchemist alliance. dozens of miles outside of immortal cloud city, the barren land where the mystic realm was originally located was now unusually lively. this was now the mountain gate of the yu clan. after more than a month of construction, this place had begun to take shape. ¡°forefather, the immortal cloud sword sect sent a box of purple cloud tea.¡± yu zhanrong reported in a low voice. ¡°purple cloud tea?¡± the yu clan¡¯s elder, yu shoucheng, waved his right hand gently, and the jade box fell into his hand. yu shoucheng opened it, and a fragrance wafted out. fragrant but not greasy, refreshing. with just the naked eye, one could see the light flowing on the tea leaves. this was a spiritual plant, and an extremely high grade spiritual plant. ¡°you¡¯re quite generous.¡± yu shoucheng smiled and closed the jade box again. ¡°did the immortal cloud sword sect say anything else?¡± ¡°the grand elder wants to discuss cultivation with you. he said that if you are free, you can come over to immortal cloud sword sect at any time.¡± yu zhanrong said softly. ¡°tong zhongqiu¡¯s lifespan is nearing and there¡¯s no hope of him breaking through. at this time, there¡¯s no point in discussing his cultivation experiences.¡± yu shoucheng shook his head slightly. a month ago, yu shoucheng had met tong zhongqiu. although he had not reached the limit of his lifespan, he only had a dozen years left. ten years was an extremely long time for ordinary people, but it was too little for combined aperture tempering realm. his body was already on the decline. without special opportunities, he would not be able to turn the situation around. this kind of special opportunity was extremely precious even in the endless sea, not to mention this barren land. once it appeared, it would attract many combined aperture tempering realm experts to fight for it. thus, in yu shoucheng¡¯s eyes, tong zhongqiu¡¯s fate was already decided. the so-called discussion of his cultivation experience was in vain. ¡°it¡¯s fake to discuss cultivation insights. the real thing is to rope us in and deal with the divine flame sect together.¡± yu zhanrong said with a smile. in despair city, yu zhongxin learned a lot about the surrounding forces of the immortal cloud city from jin weiming. it was precisely because of this that when yu zhongxin left despair city and reported the situation to yu shoucheng, yu shoucheng had specially pulled liao hanqin and wu yongzhao along when he brought his clansmen into despair city. liao hanqin and wu yongzhao belonged to the two strongest sects around the immortal cloud city. they had saved the two of them, so they naturally formed a good relationship. if it was someone from another sect, yu shoucheng might not have made a move. after more than a month of constant probing, the yu clan had a thorough understanding of the conflict between the two sects. they would not rest until one of them died. as long as there was a chance, either side would completely crush the opponent without the slightest possibility of mercy. as for the yu family, a top family with a combined aperture tempering realm expert, they naturally became the target of their recruitment. as long as yu shoucheng nodded and sided with one side, the other faction would probably not even have the chance to retreat. they would be ambushed and killed on the spot. after all, it was a terrifying thing to have a combined aperture tempering realm expert targeting them. ¡°has the divine flame sect made any moves recently?¡± yu shoucheng said calmly. h ever since 1 sent someone to deliver a piece of strange mountain jade two days ago, i haven¡¯t done anything else in the past two days.¡± yu zhanrong shook his head. h strange mountain jade!¡± yu shoucheng tapped his fingers on the table and said, ¡°in a place with weak energy, there are actually people who have a deep understanding of the strange heart realm and can even take out such a large number of strange mountain jades.¡± ¡°elder, are you more optimistic about the divine flame sect?¡± yu zhanrong raised his head and asked. ¡°i¡¯m not optimistic about the divine flame sect. i¡¯m just more optimistic about jian jinsheng. even if we didn¡¯t appear, the immortal cloud sword sect might still be destroyed by jian jinsheng in the end!¡± yu shoucheng said in a deep voice. yu zhanrong looked at his ancestor in confusion. however, as long as someone from the immortal cloud sword sect broke through to the combined aperture tempering realm during this period of time, they could resolve this crisis. with the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s many years of accumulation, yu zhanrong was actually very optimistic that the immortal cloud sword sect would produce another combined aperture tempering realm cultivator. the immortal cloud sword sect had such a foundation. ¡°because jian jinsheng is still growing. in less than 20 years, jian jinsheng will probably give everyone a big surprise!¡± yu zhanrong was stunned. then, his expression changed. ¡°elder, who should we ally with?¡± ¡°what alliance? right now, it¡¯s most appropriate for both sides not to help each other. jian jinsheng¡¯s strength will improve again in twenty years. that¡¯s something that will happen in twenty years. how can our yu family stay here for twenty years?¡± yu shoucheng shook his head and said in a deep voice, ¡°although there is no unrest here, and no enemies, it is too barren, and the resources are even less impressive. if our yu clan were to take root here, then the yu clan might not be able to produce another combined aperture tempering realm cultivator in the future!¡± ¡°elder is right!¡± yu zhanrong saw yu shoucheng¡¯s serious expression and knew that he had said something wrong. he quickly whispered. ¡°in less than five years, when the turmoil in the endless sea comes to an end, we should go back. at most, we can leave some of our people here, which can barely be considered a way out.¡± ¡°elder, you have good foresight!¡± yu zhanrong hurriedly shouted. ¡°pass down the order. in these few years, no one is allowed to be extravagant and enjoy life. everyone must work hard in cultivation. although the energy here is weak, it does not hinder the comprehension of the cultivation technique. when you return five years later, you would definitely be rewarded! yu shoucheng said seriously. h ¡°yes, sir!¡± yu zhanrong bowed. at the peak of the main peak of the immortal cloud sword sect, there was a thatched cottage. this was the place where tong zhongqiu usually cultivated and lived. to outsiders, the place where a supreme elder of the immortal cloud sword sect like tong zhongqiu lived must be magnificent. however, in reality, tong zhongqiu lived like an ascetic monk. he enjoyed almost nothing in terms of resources. no one knew that tong zhongqiu¡¯s talent was not among the top few in the immortal cloud sword sect. among his fellow disciples, many of them had broken through to the aperture tempering realm earlier than tong zhongqiu, some even seven or eight years earlier. tong zhongqiu¡¯s comprehension speed was not considered fast either. however, even so, among those seniors and juniors, only tong zhongqiu managed to break through to the aperture merging state. he spent almost all his time on cultivation. it was precisely because of this sincere heart that tong zhongqiu was able to break through the barriers one by one and become the supreme elder of the immortal cloud sword sect. however, at this point, the shackles of talent and resources finally slowed tong zhongqiu¡¯s pace. there was no fairness in cultivation. strong talent meant strength, and fast cultivation meant fast cultivation. tong zhongqiu was already lucky to be able to break through to the combined aperture tempering realm, he couldn¡¯t ask for more. ¡°did the yu family reply?¡± tong zhongqiu opened his eyes and said. ¡°the yu clan has announced to the outside world that their elder is in secluded cultivation.¡± ¡°sigh!¡± a sigh echoed on the main peak of the immortal cloud sword sect. within the immortal cloud city. chen fei had not come to the immortal cloud city for a period of time, and the city seemed to have regained its former vitality and prosperity. the topic of the yu family was everywhere, and the mysterious endless sea was also discussed. there were many records of the endless sea in many ancient books, but there was almost no detailed description. many people thought that the endless sea was just a fictional place. unexpectedly, such a place really existed. it was rumored that the endless sea was very big and there were cultivators stronger than the combined aperture tempering realm. it was called the mountain sea realm, overturning the seas and moving the mountains! Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: The Ocean Pavilion chapter 333: the ocean pavilion translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation since the establishment of the immortal cloud sword sect, there hasn¡¯t been a powerful figure of the mountain sea realm, and even the path to reaching this realm is quite unclear to the sect, let alone the other sects in the immortal cloud city. the descriptions of the endless sea in the records are limited, and the martial realm of the mountain sea realm is mentioned in just a few words. ¡°moving mountains and overturning seas!¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes flickered slightly. any cultivator, upon hearing of such a martial realm, would naturally aspire to it, and chen fei was no exception. however, rome wasn¡¯t built in a day, and the path of cultivation also proceeds step by step. compared to others of his age within the immortal cloud city, chen fei had already achieved a level of accomplishment that far surpassed them. in the foreseeable future, chen fei would continue to surpass them, and even those from the older generation. walking along the streets of the immortal cloud city, chen fei turned a street corner and couldn¡¯t help but pause as he gazed at a newly constructed high-rise building ahead. in chen fei¡¯s memory, this place used to be a bustling restaurant, strategically located at the transportation hub of immortal cloud city. it was always crowded, and they used to say it made a fortune every day. such prime real estate in immortal cloud city would naturally have its own backing to secure such a location. unexpectedly, after just a short period of time, it seemed that this place had changed ownership. the ocean pavilion! as chen fei looked at the shop¡¯s signboard, his brows furrowed slightly. he recalled some of the rumors he had heard, and the new establishment before him should be owned by the yu family. no wonder they were able to secure this location. for the yu family, as long as the intention to open a shop is known, they probably didn¡¯t have to do much. various favorable options would naturally be presented to the yu family. this is the power of having a mountain sea realm expert in their ranks¡ªthe privileges they possess. to gain the favor of the yu family, let alone this piece of land, the immortal cloud sword sect could offer even more. of course, this is also related to the current situation in the vicinity of immortal cloud city. if it weren¡¯t for the sudden arrival of the divine flame sect, the arrival of the yu family might have received not the goodwill of the immortal cloud sword sect, but rather hostility, perhaps even war. ¡°one mountain can¡¯t accommodate two tigers.¡± the territories around immortal cloud city belong to the immortal cloud sword sect and there¡¯s no room for others to meddle. however, with the arrival of the divine flame sect and now the addition of the yu family, the situation has become much more complex and sensitive. ¡°dear customer, what can we do for you?¡± as soon as chen fei entered the shop, the shopkeeper personally greeted him. chen fei¡¯s aura clearly indicated he was an aperture tempering realm cultivator, and for such cultivators, the shopkeeper naturally wanted to provide personal service. when running a business, they would certainly not put on airs, even if it was a shop established by the yu family. ¡°i have a piece of tree heart from a demon plant, and 1 want to awaken its sentience. is there a way?¡± chen fei presented baka¡¯s tree heart. in the more than a month since his return, chen fei had also tried various methods to awaken baka. he initially used his mental power to call out to it continuously, similar to what he did in the despair city. while the tree heart responded to some extent, it was only a slight response. this response was similar to the sentience of a spiritual artifact, but compared to baka¡¯s previous intelligence, which was no less than that of a human, the gap was insurmountable. afterwards, chen fei tried using other water sources with spiritual properties to water the tree heart, nourishing the sentience within it. however, apart from causing the tree heart to grow some roots, there were no further significant changes. in fact, the appearance of roots seemed to reduce the activity of sentience within the tree heart, as if it were truly turning into a sapling. chen fei even made a special visit to the sect¡¯s sutra library and read through many scrolls, but there were not many records about this kind of situation. demon plants, as rare creatures relative to demon beasts, were indeed scarce. the primordial sword sect, being a sword cultivation sect, had little research in this area and did not actively collect scriptures on this subject. chen fei even sent a message to chi def eng, asking him to go to the alchemist alliance with chen fei¡¯s waist token to inquire about it, but in the end, he did not get a satisfactory result. in his heart, chen fei still hoped that the little tree spirit he had encountered in the mystic realm could recover, rather than becoming an ordinary spirit plant. the shopkeeper examined the tree heart with some surprise, carefully inspected it, then looked up at chen fei and said, ¡°esteemed customer, it appears that this demon plant faced an insurmountable crisis before, and it chose to self-seal in the hope of preserving a glimmer of life.¡± ¡°shopkeeper, do you know of a way to rescue it?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. the shopkeeper had described the situation baka faced in the mystic realm quite clearly. in the despair city¡¯s environment, so many mountain sea realm cultivators went in, but only a few came out. aside from chen fei, everyone else suffered serious injuries. at that time, even though baka was already a second-order demon plant, going inside didn¡¯t yield any good results. just like the rat demon chen fei had in his sleeve right now, on the first day it entered, it was already on the brink of death. if it hadn¡¯t coincidentally encountered chen fei, it probably wouldn¡¯t even have had a chance to meet him. ¡°the time this demon plant has spent in self-sealing is too long, and its sentience has almost been extinguished, leaving only a trace of its essence inside. 1 have a spirit liquid here, and with prolonged watering, there is a chance of awakening it. please wait a moment, honored guest.¡± the shopkeeper spoke, clapping his hands, and soon, one of his assistants ran up to him. the shopkeeper whispered a few words to the assistant, who promptly went upstairs. in just a short while, the assistant returned, holding a porcelain bottle and a prescription, which he handed to the shopkeeper. ¡°this is the summoning elixir, and this store only has this small supply left. honored customer, would you like to give it a try?¡± the shopkeeper looked at chen fei and smiled.. Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: The Ocean Pavilion_2 chapter 334: the ocean pavilion_2 translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°what¡¯s the price?¡± ¡°recently, no alchemist has had the time to refine summoning elixir. this bottle can be used for a trial. if it works, the formula will be sold directly to the customer,¡± the shopkeeper explained with a smile. directly selling the formula? this surprised chen fei for a moment. in immortal cloud city, selling formulas was a rare occurrence; usually, they sold finished medicinal products. after all, medicinal products could provide a steady income over time. formulas, on the other hand, often resulted in a one-time transaction, which might not be worth it. however, for something like summoning elixir, which was likely rarely used, it made sense to offer the formula in limited quantities. the limited demand for it might imply a lower value to some, but for those who needed it, its value would be extremely high. formulas, being tradable, didn¡¯t necessarily mean a loss for the shopkeeper. chen fei picked up the bottle from the counter, opened the cap, and a pungent odor filled the air. in an instant, chen fei recognized several ingredients within. none of them were rare spiritual herbs, just some aged common medicinal herbs. chen fei glanced at the shopkeeper, and since there was no objection, he carefully dropped the summoning elixir onto the piece of tree heart. as the tree heart slowly absorbed the elixir, after just a moment, a faint ripple emanated from within, and it seemed like the overall spirituality of the tree heart had become more active. chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened; it seemed that the summoning elixir was indeed effective. ¡°how much for the formula?¡± ¡°ten pieces of elemental stones, and the customer must guarantee not to spread it,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile. chen fei furrowed his brows slightly. ten pieces of elemental stones were somewhat expensive, and the restriction not to spread it would make it useless if chen fei didn¡¯t know how to refine it. chen fei looked up at the shopkeeper, realizing that they had recognized him long ago. it seemed that the shopkeeper was well-informed about all the aperture tempering realm cultivators in the vicinity of immortal cloud city. chen fei¡¯s skill in alchemy was not a well-kept secret; it was one of the labels attached to him. it made sense that they were directly selling the formula, as it was evident that chen fei could use it. this was a well-calculated transaction. after some contemplation, chen fei ultimately agreed to the deal. this was the most responsive the tree heart had been in these past few days. if even the summoning elixir didn¡¯t work, chen fei would have to give up in the short term. he would have to wait for another opportunity in the future to try awakening baka again. however, the longer baka¡¯s self-sealing lasted, the lower the chances of successfully awakening it. after all, its spirituality was dwindling over time, and dissipation seemed inevitable. the shopkeeper wore a smile on their face. they had made a good deal by exchanging an obscure formula for ten elemental stones. if others needed it in the future, they could continue selling the formula. with the agreement not to spread it, and given the influence of the yu family, it was unlikely that anyone would risk offending them for just ten elemental stones. it would be too much of a loss. chen fei obtained the formula and explored the ocean pavilion for a while, broadening his horizons. the spiritual tools from the endless sea, in comparison to those in immortal cloud city, are more refined in craftsmanship and even have many unique functions. ¡°this is the origin hidden pearl. during ordinary times, you can infuse a portion of your elemental energy into it, and when you need to use it, you can withdraw it,¡± the shopkeeper explained. chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened. this was indeed a useful auxiliary spiritual tool. however, after inquiring about the price, chen fei decisively moved on to the next item. there were many similar exquisite spiritual tools, but their prices were quite high, extinguishing any desire chen fei had for shopping. half an hour later, chen fei walked out of the store. standing on the street, he looked back at th ocean pavilion. ¡°items like spiritual tools are all external to oneself. only techniques and cultivation are fundamental!¡± chen fei consoled himself inwardly, then vanished from the spot. when he reappeared, he was already at the entrance of the alchemist alliance. as chen fei entered the alliance, he noticed that it was much quieter inside compared to the bustling streets. qin jinglan, upon seeing him, couldn¡¯t help but flash a brilliant smile. ¡°young master, you¡¯re here!¡± qin jinglan gave a slight nod as she greeted him. it had been some time since she last saw chen fei. recently, she had heard many rumors about the mystic realms, and due to the yu family¡¯s involvement, news about the mystic realms had spread widely. all the sects had suffered heavy losses, and everyone who had come out was severely injured. therefore, qin jinglan had also heard about chen fei¡¯s injuries. seeing chen fei safe and sound now, qin jinglan felt genuinely happy from the bottom of her heart. however, when qin jinglan thought about the purpose of chen fei¡¯s visit to the alliance, her expression became somewhat peculiar. ¡°what¡¯s the matter?¡± chen fei noticed qin jinglan¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°master, the number of missions you usually accept has decreased significantly in recent times,¡± qin jinglan said, leading chen fei to the counter and showing him the mission list. chen fei examined the list of commissioned tasks, and his brow furrowed slightly. before entering the mystic realm, the number of missions to refine various spirit pills within the alchemist alliance had already been decreasing. after all, initially, there were many tasks for refining pills, which the immortal cloud sword sect had utilized their own resources for. however, as their resources were consumed, the task of refining pills gradually shifted to the sect itself. according to chen fei¡¯s estimation, perhaps in another two to three years, the immortal cloud sword sect would no longer need to send tasks to the alchemist alliance. chen fei¡¯s original plan was to take advantage of this time to refine as many pills as possible and accumulate cultivation resources. however, now, as he looked at the commissioned tasks on the list, he realized that the number of tasks for refining pills had decreased by almost sixty percent compared to over a month ago. was the immortal cloud sword sect not in a hurry anymore? but with the addition of the yu family near immortal cloud city, the situation had become more complicated. the immortal cloud sword sect should be more eager to strengthen their power during such times. there was no reason for them to retreat now. ¡°yu family¡­¡± a sudden thought crossed chen fei¡¯s mind, linking it to the words of the shopkeeper at the ocean pavilion just now, that there were no available slots for refining the summoning elixir. could it be that the immortal cloud sword sect had shifted these refining tasks to the yu family? if that were the case, it would explain the drastic reduction in the number of missions. if the immortal cloud sword sect had indeed transferred the refining tasks to the yu family, they would certainly not be as strict as the alchemist alliance. for example, there wouldn¡¯t be requirements like having to produce three spirit snow pills. by entrusting these tasks, it would create a sweet deal with the yu family and increase their interaction. with increased interaction, naturally, their relationship would become closer. the quickest way to get closer to someone is to involve them in mutual interests. this applies to individuals, and it also holds true for factions and powers. what the immortal cloud sword sect lacked right now was a newly awakened combined aperture tempering realm cultivator. sacrificing some basic aperture tempering realm pills wouldn¡¯t impact the sect¡¯s overall situation. given the pros and cons, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s choice was quite natural. the only drawback was that chen fei¡¯s benefits had suddenly shrunk, and this narrowing would continue to accelerate. it was no longer possible for chen fei to open one or even two acupoints every month, as he did before. because there weren¡¯t as many resources to harvest anymore. ¡°help me take on this task,¡± chen fei said, pointing to the list, which included three batches of spirit snow pills. recently, chen fei needed to seriously consider how to expand his profits in the realm of alchemy or with elemental stones. the alchemist alliance could no longer provide him with the same pleasant surprises as before. in immortal cloud city, or any place with martial cultivators, anything that could enhance a martial cultivator¡¯s strength was in high demand. this included pills, martial techniques, spiritual weapons, and various rare materials. chen fei possessed the skills for alchemy but lacked a source of rare materials. as for martial techniques, most belonged to the primordial sword sect, so chen fei couldn¡¯t sell them. core martial techniques like the suppressing dragon elephant technique were out of the question for trading as well. unless chen fei could somehow monopolize a mystic realm all by himself! he would need a mystic realm¡¯s resources to support his growth. however, all the discovered mystic realms were controlled by various sects, and there was no chance for chen fei to claim one. so, should he consider selling spiritual weapons? or perhaps the spirit essence of the slaughter spirit technique? Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Longevity and Far chapter 335: longevity and far-sightedness translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei didn¡¯t want to absorb the spirit essence of the slaughter spirit technique himself, but it was perfect for feeding to spiritual weapons. he would gather some semi-spiritual weapons and then forcefully infuse the essence into them. when a semi-spiritual weapon advanced to become a spiritual weapon, its value would immediately skyrocket. now the question was, where could he find a bunch of strange or demonic beasts to kill and extract their essence? chen fei slapped open the furnace lid and gazed at the five spirit snow pills inside. the first place that came to his mind was the remote village near pingyin county. that place was teeming with strange phenomena. in chen fei¡¯s memory, there were no fewer than a hundred villagers living there. if used skillfully, chen fei might not even need the slaughter spirit technique to absorb all those anomalies. he could directly convert them into his own strength, rather than turning them into spiritual weapons and then buying pills. another option was pingyin county, which had been swallowed by the strange phenomenon. last time, chen fei had glimpsed it from afar and had even seen a wandering mid-level aperture tempering realm cultivator at the fleeing from the city. the strength of the anomalies in pingyin county had grown remarkably fast, from swallowing the county to being able to devour aperture tempering realm cultivators, all in a very short period. ¡°all these anomaly-filled areas are dangerous. even in that ancient village, it¡¯s hard to predict any subsequent changes,¡± chen fei thought. proficiently, he stored away the spirit snow pills and placed the spirit herbs back into the furnace. the roaring flames surged, engulfing the entire furnace. the scorching heat illuminated chen fei as he contemplated various ways to earn elemental stones. two hours later, chen fei completed the alchemy task and also exchanged the thousand threads technique, a cultivation technique that refines the soul, up to the eighth level. he only needed a bit more contribution points to reach the ninth level. the alliance suppression technique of the alchemist alliance indeed had its unique qualities, and chen fei¡¯s control over his spiritual power became more refined. the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique protected his overall spiritual power, while the thousand threads technique was intricate, allowing him to cut down spirits with the mirror image godslayer sword. chen fei had put a lot of effort into his spiritual power, but the results had rewarded him sufficiently. now, it could be said that even a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator couldn¡¯t overwhelm chen fei¡¯s spiritual power, let alone someone in the mid-stage aperture tempering realm. in addition to the thousand threads technique, chen fei had also exchanged for several high-aged ordinary medicinal herbs to use in the production of summoning elixir. chen fei had looked at the elixir recipe for summoning elixir, and it didn¡¯t require the use of spirit herbs, saving him a considerable number of elemental stones. while these high-aged herbs also had value, they were still a tier below spirit herbs. returning to the courtyard where he had stayed in immortal cloud city, chen fei met chi defeng, who smiled upon seeing him. chi def eng¡¯s child was now over a year old, able to walk and speak some simple words. the child had inherited chi defeng¡¯s good looks from his younger days and was born strong, thanks to the prenatal consumption of bone-tempering pills. his legs were particularly powerful. upon seeing chen fei, the child wasn¡¯t shy and even approached him, looking at chen fei with curiosity. the child didn¡¯t know who chen fei was, but he could sense that whenever chen fei appeared, his parents seemed very happy. ¡°this child has much better conditions than 1 did back then,¡± chi defeng fondly looked at his child, who had benefited from bone-tempering pills even before birth, further enhancing his talent. in a place like pingyin county, only the children of major clans could have such advantages. chi defeng had been born in the countryside and had to rely on his own efforts to reach the bone tempering realm. at that time, reaching the bone tempering realm was considered outstanding in pingyin county. chen fei smiled faintly and ruffled the child¡¯s hair. when it came to hardship, chen fei¡¯s original self had more say in the matter. chi defeng at least had some innate talent for martial cultivation and, through his own exploration, had reached the bone tempering stage. chen fei¡¯s original self, on the other hand, had no talent for cultivation whatsoever and had even worked himself to exhaustion. situations like that of chen fei¡¯s original self were quite common in this world. people with innate martial talent were always in the minority. many people worked hard, but their results often only reached the skin toughening realm at best. higher realms of martial cultivation were beyond their wildest dreams. achieving the skin toughening realm was already a clear distinction from ordinary people. most ordinary folks could only do low-level work, while martial cultivators, even those with the basic skin toughening realm, were qualified to be estate guards. as night fell, chen fei and chi defeng enjoyed drinks and conversation. chi defeng was content with his current life. he didn¡¯t have to worry about money, and his safety was guaranteed. in the chaotic world outside, many people came to immortal cloud city from afar to escape the turmoil. although the area around immortal cloud city was not entirely peaceful, it was still much better than other places. moreover, due to chen fei¡¯s connections, many people in the vicinity were willing to show chi defeng respect. within a radius of hundreds of miles, there were only so many aperture tempering realm cultivators, each of them a prominent figure. having a relationship with a aperture tempering realm cultivator was a huge advantage. chi defeng, who was not particularly competitive, found these days very comfortable. now that he had a child, chi defeng would focus more on raising his offspring. with such an environment, chi defeng had great expectations for his child¡¯s future. after having some drinks, chi defeng gradually opened up to chen fei, and the conversation flowed more freely. although they had met under humble circumstances and had fled together from pingyin county, many things had happened in between that had strengthened their friendship. however, chen fei¡¯s aperture tempering realm cultivation level could sometimes create a sense of constraint. chen fei listened with a smile on his face, occasionally adding a few words to the conversation, and taking sips of wine. his demeanor was relaxed and content. chen fei enjoyed this kind of life ¨C the calm and quiet, the slight buzz from the wine ¨C it allowed him to relax and not be so anxious about his cultivation progress or improving his proficiency in martial arts techniques. if he didn¡¯t have the interface panel, chen fei might have paused to admire the scenery around him. but with the interface panel and its boundless potential, chen fei had no intention of stopping here. the world of martial arts was fascinating, and chen fei wanted to continue his journey upwards. combined aperture tempering realm, mountain sea realm, and even higher realms were on his mind. as long as there was an opportunity, chen fei would keep moving forward. he wanted to see what the highest path of martial arts looked like. aperture tempering realm cultivators lived for two hundred years, combined aperture tempering realm cultivators for three hundred. chen fei didn¡¯t know the lifespan of those in the mountain sea realm, but it was undoubtedly far longer than combined aperture tempering realm. chen fei looked up at the bright moon in the sky, squinting slightly. he wanted to have a long and enduring life. an hour later, chi defeng passed out on the table, and lan yunzhi helped him back to his room. chen fei returned to his own accommodation and took out the pill furnace. chen fei had already thoroughly studied the formula for summoning elixir, and while the refining technique presented some challenges, they were manageable difficulties. chen fei didn¡¯t even plan to simplify the formula; he intended to refine it directly. chen fei¡¯s current alchemy skills were already at the level of a tier 5 alchemist, and he was one of the best among tier 5 alchemists. with such alchemical prowess, a potion like summoning elixir, which was made from ordinary herbs, posed no obstacles for chen fei. it was akin to chen fei¡¯s martial cultivation level at this moment. if he were to learn body-refining techniques for the body refining realm, he could quickly acquire and master them, achieving a state of perfection without much trouble. however, reaching the pinnacle would still require some time. alchemy was the same. even though chen fei had only glanced at the summoning elixir¡¯s formula a few times, he had a deep understanding of it. directly refining it posed no problem whatsoever. igniting the fire, setting up the furnace, and tossing the herbs into it one by one, the flames surged, enveloping the entire furnace. in less than a quarter of an hour, the conflicts among the herb properties became evident. chen fei remained calm, adjusting the changes in herb properties with his core soul energy in a timely manner. although it was his first time refining summoning elixir, he did so without any signs of unfamiliarity, as if he had refined it countless times before. in less than two moments, the furnace trembled slightly, and a peculiar aroma wafted through the room. it wasn¡¯t an explosion or a failed refinement; it was simply the inherent scent of summoning elixir. chen fei glanced at the proficiency level displayed on the interface panel, showing ¡°master level.¡± he was just one step away from ¡°perfection.¡± a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. even though it was his first attempt, he had flawlessly handled the herb properties. however, perfection was still a step away. if chen fei were to refine it again, he could handle some of the changes in herb properties even more smoothly. the resulting product would have better medicinal effects. chen fei poured the summoning elixir from the furnace into a porcelain bottle, then cleaned the furnace and continued refining summoning elixir. in the alchemist alliance, chen fei had exchanged for a total of ten sets of herbs for summoning elixir. he wanted to see if pouring all ten sets of summoning elixir onto the tree heart would cause any significant changes to it. three hours passed, and chen fei had refined nine sets of summoning elixir. during the process, he took a brief break and summarized his progress, which added some extra time. [alchemy mastery: summoning elixir (perfection 7832/30000)] on the interface panel, the proficiency level for summoning elixir had reached ¡°perfection,¡± and it was only a dozen or so sets of summoning elixir away from reaching ¡°great perfection.¡± with each refinement, chen fei¡¯s insights became more comprehensive. it might only take another seven or eight sets of summoning elixir to raise the proficiency level of this formula to ¡°great perfection.¡± even without relying on the interface panel, relying solely on his profound alchemical knowledge and expertise, chen fei had achieved the same efficiency as the panel. this highlighted the immense gap between someone like him and an ordinary person. of course, chen fei¡¯s current perspective was from a higher vantage point, making things simpler. however, it couldn¡¯t be denied that in the field of alchemy, chen fei had surpassed many others. setting the furnace aside, chen fei took out the tree heart and placed it in front of him. he directly dripped one bottle of summoning elixir onto the tree heart. as the tree heart absorbed the summoning elixir, subtle spiritual fluctuations were generated, causing ripples in the surrounding elemental energy. chen fei didn¡¯t stop there; he continued to pour all ten bottles of summoning elixir onto the tree heart.. Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Regeneration of Severed Limbs chapter 336: regeneration of severed limbs translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°hum!¡± the ripples of elemental energy became increasingly apparent, causing the entire tree heart to tremble slightly, as if there was a consciousness attempting to break free from within. chen fei¡¯s gaze flickered, and he kept his eyes fixed on the tree heart. however, after reaching a certain point, the trembling of the tree heart slowly subsided, and the faint consciousness within it gradually quieted down. ¡°it¡¯s effective, but not enough!¡± chen fei didn¡¯t feel disappointed; instead, he was somewhat surprised. after all, he had spent over a month trying various methods before with little to no success. now, simply using this summoning elixir had elicited such a significant response from the tree heart. from this perspective alone, today could be considered a great success, and the elixir formula he had purchased for ten elemental stones was well worth it. after opening the windows for ventilation and dispersing the peculiar odor in the room, chen fei crossed his legs on the bed and began practicing his cultivation. long ago, chen fei had abandoned the habit of sleeping. whether it was day or night, he used all his time for practicing various cultivation or refining elixirs. having the interface panel, a divine tool that rewarded effort, chen fei naturally didn¡¯t dare to slack off or become complacent. in both chen fei¡¯s previous life and this world, there were many, many hardworking individuals. however, the number of people who could reap rewards from their efforts was exceedingly small. sometimes it was because they had chosen the wrong path, so no matter how hard they worked, their efforts were in vain, and they received no returns. others simply lacked the innate talent to achieve satisfactory results, no matter how hard they tried. but chen fei was different now. as long as he put in the effort, the interface panel would provide positive responses. chen fei was like those top-tier geniuses, not only possessing extraordinary insight but also aware of his current position. he even knew how much more time and effort he needed to reach a certain level. this constant feedback undoubtedly served as the wellspring of motivation for his efforts, continually flowing and replenishing itself! the next morning, chen fei opened his eyes, exhaled a sigh of relief, and felt the gradually calming comprehension of cultivation in his mind. he looked at the values on the interface panel and a faint smile appeared on his face. after breakfast, chen fei headed to the alchemist alliance to check the task list. finding no task to refine spirit pills didn¡¯t surprise chen fei. after all, he had already learned that the number of commissioned tasks had been cut in half. those days of having a task every day were gone. chen fei exchanged twenty sets of materials for summoning elixir at the alliance and then returned to the courtyard to begin refining the elixir. it took a full ten hours for chen fei to complete the refinement of all these summoning elixirs. as chen fei had anticipated, the proficiency related to summoning elixir on the interface panel had already reached the level of great perfection. however, chen fei didn¡¯t immediately pour the summoning elixir onto the tree heart. based on yesterday¡¯s observations, the tree heart hadn¡¯t absorbed all ten portions of the elixir. pouring in more now might be a bit excessive. by estimation, pouring one portion of summoning elixir into it every day would be enough to maintain the optimal medicinal effect. ¡°hug¡­ hug¡­¡± chen defeng¡¯s child, upon seeing him again, began to request a hug. chen fei smiled gently and lifted the child with his elemental power. the child stood there stunned. just when chen fei thought the child was about to cry, the little one burst into loud giggles. instead of being afraid, the child seemed to thoroughly enjoy this novel experience. standing on the sidelines, lan yunzhi watched as chen fei not only didn¡¯t dislike the child but also played with him. a smile couldn¡¯t help but spread across her face. in lan yunzhi¡¯s eyes, chen fei was their family¡¯s greatest support. being a cultivator at the aperture tempering realm at such a young age, his future potential held no surprises. even the slightest things that chen fei revealed, if applied to her own child, would be a tremendous gain. as time passed day by day, chen fei settled in immortal cloud city, checking the alchemist alliance daily for tasks. if there was a task, he would refine elixirs; if not, he would return to the courtyard to cultivate. a month passed in the blink of an eye, and chen fei opened another acupoint. the total number of acupoints reached thirty-four. despite receiving far fewer spirit pills than before, the speed at which chen fei opened acupoints showed no signs of slowing down. whether it was due to his surging mental power or the deepening of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, when chen fei consumed spirit snow pills now, he absorbed much more medicinal power compared to before. with each spirit snow pill he ingested, the efficiency of absorbing and utilizing the pill¡¯s power reached its peak. it was precisely because of this that chen fei needed fewer spirit snow pills, yet his elemental energy continued to increase. this allowed him to open another acupoint in just one month. during this month, immortal cloud city remained very calm, and even the surrounding areas were exceptionally peaceful. the previous conflicts between the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect had gradually become more routine and less intense, but there were still occasional frictions and disputes. however, with the arrival of the yu family, even the small-scale conflicts between the two sects disappeared entirely. but this did not mean that the two sects had let go of their grudges. instead, it seemed like a calm before the storm. the longer this calm persisted, the more explosive the situation might become when it eventually erupted. over the past two months, as the yu family became more active, their people began venturing beyond the immediate vicinity of immortal cloud city, exploring the areas outside the city. although this region had weaker elemental energy and was incomparable to the endless sea, since they had decided to live here for several years, the yu family wanted to gain a better understanding of this territory. as a result, many members of the yu family ventured outside, hoping to gather valuable information. with no conflicts to occupy him, chen fei naturally focused his attention on cultivation. in the second month, chen fei opened another acupoint, bringing the total number of acupoints to thirty-five. he was now just one acupoint away from reaching the peak of the aperture tempering realm. as he opened more acupoints, chen fei began to sense the interconnectedness between them. to break through to the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, he would need to link all thirty-six acupoints together, merging their power into one. only then could he break through to the thirty-seventh acupoint. otherwise, he would remain stagnant at his current level. it was not uncommon for cultivators to get stuck at this stage, unable to advance. this was especially true for lone cultivators who lacked proper techniques and had not accumulated enough foundational strength. as a result, their thirty-six acupoints struggled to work in harmony, and their cultivation remained stagnant. for those within the sect, the situation was somewhat better, but breaking through was by no means simple. most people needed several years of cultivation and waited for the right opportunity to truly elevate their cultivation realm. at the same time, the thousand threads technique that chen fei had exchanged for two months ago had reached perfection in its sixth layer, and he had started practicing the seventh layer of the technique. this marked his entry into the later stages of the thousand threads technique cultivation. apart from his mental power becoming more refined, reaching this stage in the technique had also given chen fei¡¯s mental power a new characteristic, or rather, a mental technique. ¡°smooth as water, gentle as the highest virtue!¡± chen fei¡¯s mental power had developed a quality similar to water, a defensive mental technique that responded to force with yielding, emphasizing a defensive aspect. alchemists, as a group, were not known for combat skills. even in the later stages of mastering the sect¡¯s foundational techniques, the mental characteristics acquired were primarily defensive in nature. chen fei¡¯s mental power already had the protection of the suppressing dragon elephant technique. however, the suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s protection leaned more towards a dominating and forceful suppression, much like the mighty strength of the physical body. the thousand threads technique, on the other hand, represented a flexible and water-like form of defense. therefore, this new characteristic of the thousand threads technique was far from being redundant; it served as a potent supplement to the protective capabilities of chen fei¡¯s mental power. it made his mental power more comprehensive and devoid of weak points. in addition to the breakthrough in the thousand threads technique, chen fei¡¯s long-practiced suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s spirit suppression had finally advanced from the beginner stage to the mastery stage. with the recent surge in his mental power, the speed of chen fei¡¯s cultivation of the suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s spirit suppression had increased significantly. it was clear that to accelerate the cultivation of the suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s spirit suppression, the depth of his mental power was a crucial factor. with the mastery of the suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s spirit suppression, chen fei¡¯s physical strength naturally rose once again. however, this increase in physical strength was not very significant this time; it was more of an incremental accumulation. the most significant change with the mastery of the suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s spirit suppression came from something else entirely. in the courtyard, chen fei raised his left hand, and the radiance of the qianyuan sword flashed by. a large wound appeared on the back of chen fei¡¯s hand, but soon, this wound began to shrink and compress, no longer bleeding. after a moment, the wound began to heal and even scab over. chen fei rubbed his hand gently, and the scab fell off, leaving no trace of the previous wound, not even a scar. chen fei¡¯s body had a rapid rate of recovery from injuries to begin with, and now it seemed to have increased slightly. however, fundamentally, it was entirely different from before. the mastery of the suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s spirit suppression gave chen fei the ability of regenerating severed limbs. for smaller parts like fingers and palms, chen fei could make them recover in a relatively short time. if an entire arm was severed and shattered, or even turned into a pulp, it would require a longer duration. it was difficult to achieve immediate recovery during combat, but afterward, he could fully restore the damaged limb to its original state. and this was not even the strongest aspect. the most potent aspect of this regenerative ability was the recovery of internal organs. when his internal organs were ruptured, it no longer rendered chen fei combat ineffective; it simply required him to expend vital energy to repair them. this gave chen fei a significant increase in his ability to engage in sustained combat and extreme battles. sometimes, in a conflict, the power of one¡¯s techniques was essential, but when your resilience far exceeded that of your opponent, your margin for error would be much higher, and the balance of victory would tilt in your favor. with the mastery of the suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s spirit suppression, chen fei¡¯s resilience had increased significantly. in the third month, the number of acupoints chen fei had opened reached thirty-six. at the moment when these acupoints were opened, chen fei felt a clear connection and synergy among all thirty-six of them. for others, acupoint synergy required years of cultivation and the right timing, but for chen fei, it was now vividly evident in his perception.. Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: Breaking Through the Mid chapter 337: breaking through the mid-level aperture tempering realm translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation inside the secluded chamber of the primordial sword sect, the formations around the courtyard had already been activated. chen fei sat cross-legged, circulating his elemental energy within his body. the thirty-six acupoints in his body were resonating with each other, and this resonance was constantly growing stronger. the thirty-sixth acupoint had only been opened for a few days, and at chen fei¡¯s current cultivation speed, it would take at least a month to fully fill it with elemental energy. however, over the past few days, as the synergy between the acupoints continued to strengthen, the newly opened acupoint was absorbing elemental energy at an accelerating rate, increasing at an astonishing speed. ¡°begin!¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened wide, and his zhongyuan sword art surged to its limits. the method of breaking through was surging within him, causing the thirty-six acupoints to tremble slightly. starting from the first acupoint, a stream of elemental energy flowed out, rushing into the second acupoint at an incredible speed. the second acupoint trembled as well, releasing a stream of elemental energy that flowed into the third acupoint. one by one, in the blink of an eye, thirty acupoints were connected by elemental energy. at this point, the speed of connecting the acupoints slowed down. as the connection between the acupoints became more proficient, an inexplicable resistance began to emerge between them. especially the first acupoint, it seemed to have a sense of being unable to continue. this was a problem that everyone attempting to break through the initial stage of aperture tempering realm would encounter. if one¡¯s foundation was weaker, continuing to connect the acupoints at this moment would be a strenuous task. for those with slightly stronger foundations, they could barely support it, but as they progressed beyond the thirty acupoints, the speed slowed down, and the resistance grew stronger. in the end, before they could fully connect, the elemental energy in the first acupoint would be cut off. however, for chen fei, none of these situations existed. although there was some resistance, and the connection speed was slowing down, chen fei maintained his pace, allowing the elemental energy to continue surging forward. thirty-one acupoints, thirty-two acupoints, thirty-three acupoints! in the blink of an eye, the number of connected acupoints reached thirty-three. at this point, the resistance became much stronger, as if it wanted to directly block and even sever the elemental energy. the first acupoint was already trembling slightly, and the pressure was getting heavier. chen fei remained calm. the powerful mental power in his sea of consciousness suddenly trembled, far surpassing the mighty mental power of the early aperture tempering realm stage, and rushed into the acupoints. thirty-four acupoints, thirty-five acupoints, thirty-six acupoints! the surging mental power directly propelled the elemental energy, and the resistance between the acupoints seemed to disappear completely in the face of this mental power, unable to offer any hindrance. ¡°hum!¡± the elemental energies of the thirty-six acupoints were interconnected, forming a miniature whole. a fluctuation emanated from chen fei¡¯s body, causing a slight disturbance in the surrounding vital energy. the dozen or so elemental stones placed on the ground shattered instantly. simultaneously, the vital energy within a radius of several hundred meters was stirred, pouring into chen fei¡¯s body and directly filling the thirty-sixth acupoint. ¡°open!¡± chen fei let out a low shout as the combined power of his thirty-six acupoints suddenly released a surge of elemental energy, rushing towards the thirty-seventh acupoint, breaking through its barrier directly. the previously relatively calm vital energy in the surroundings instantly boiled, and the range of the disturbance widened again. the newly opened acupoint was quickly filled with elemental energy at an astonishing speed. in the blink of an eye, the acupoint was completely replenished. normally, filling a single acupoint would take chen fei a month of training, with the occasional consumption of spirit snow pills. however, at this moment, during the breakthrough, with the world¡¯s vital energy being stirred, chen fei effortlessly filled the newly formed acupoint. at this point, breaking through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm could be considered a perfect achievement. after all, the successful breakthrough and the simultaneous filling of the thirty-seventh acupoint left no room for dissatisfaction. however, chen fei did not stop there. while others would be content with this level of achievement, it was because their mental power could only support them to this extent. but chen fei¡¯s mental power had been enough to control forty-nine acupoints three months ago. now, with three months of cultivation and the mental power benefits brought by the recent breakthrough from the early to mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, chen fei¡¯s mental power intensity was sufficient to control fifty-one acupoints. the tremendous strength of this mental power, along with the consumption caused by linking acupoints, was simply insufficient to deplete chen fei¡¯s mental power. of course, he couldn¡¯t afford to stop his cultivation either. this breakthrough was a rare opportunity, as the activation of the world¡¯s vital energy was unpredictable. since it happened, chen fei was determined to make the most of it, elevating his cultivation to a higher level. the thousand threads technique reached its limit, and just as the thirty-seventh acupoint filled up, a surge of elemental energy immediately rushed out, heading towards the thirty-eighth acupoint. the outer barrier of the thirty-eighth acupoint trembled slightly before being directly shattered. vital energy from all directions surged in, continuously replenishing the elemental energy within this acupoint. thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty, forty-one! after two hours, the vital energy within the hundreds of meters around finally calmed down, and a faint smile involuntarily appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. stepping into the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm and opening five acupoints in one go, increasing the total number of acupoints in his body to forty-one, he had transcended the lower levels of the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. others would spend years cultivating just to smoothly break through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. to be able to achieve that would already satisfy them. however, chen fei not only broke through smoothly but also increased his acupoint count significantly overnight. this was something others didn¡¯t even dare to dream of, but chen fei not only thought about it but also achieved it. it was all thanks to his profound foundation and strong mental power. chen fei slowly got up, feeling the changes in his entire body. with thirty-six acupoints forming a unified whole, every move and technique now carried the immense power of these thirty-six acupoints. this was the confidence of the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm and the most important reason for pulling away from the early stage. combined with the gap in cultivation comprehension, the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm completely dominated the early stage. although it wasn¡¯t as exaggerated as the aperture tempering realm against the body refining realm, in general, those in the early stage of the aperture tempering realm rarely had the ability to resist those in the mid-stage. even being able to escape was considered a show of strength, and it was often the only option. slaughter spirit technique! as if a sharp blade had passed through chen fei, his previously imposing aura, due to his breakthrough, suddenly plummeted. in the blink of an eye, his aura returned to the level of the early stage of the aperture tempering realm. breaking through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm in less than three years was too fast, so fast that it seemed unbelievable. once this news spread, chen fei would undoubtedly become the target of envy and scrutiny. such rapid progress in cultivation certainly held secrets, and in matters of martial cultivation, no one could maintain a calm demeanor. chen fei still didn¡¯t have the strength to dominate in all directions, so he had to keep his level of cultivation hidden for now. he would only reveal his true level of cultivation when he could ignore others¡¯ prying eyes without hesitation. fortunately, he had the slaughter spirit technique to cut and diminish his own aura. without it, he would have to rely solely on his mental power to suppress his aura, combined with the suppressing dragon elephant technique, which would be a more challenging approach. however, the effect would never be as natural as the slaughter spirit technique. after spending several days consolidating his cultivation level in the courtyard and familiarizing himself with the significant changes in his combat capabilities following his breakthrough to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, guo linshan appeared in chen fei¡¯s courtyard on the eighth day. chen fei hadn¡¯t seen guo linshan for some time. over the past few years, guo linshan had been diligently cultivating on the true transmission peak. after all, he had witnessed chen fei¡¯s journey from the bone tempering realm to the aperture tempering realm, which had been an incredibly stimulating experience for him. guo linshan naturally didn¡¯t harbor jealousy or resentment towards chen fei, but there was undoubtedly some envy. after all, every cultivator hoped to continually progress in their cultivation. so, guo linshan had been working hard in his cultivation, and he had finally reached the late stage of the visceral tempering realm. there was only a small gap left before he reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm. h senior brother guo, is there something you need?¡± chen fei invited guo linshan to sit down, brewed a pot of tea, and placed it on the table. despite chen fei¡¯s far superior cultivation level compared to guo linshan, hierarchy was hierarchy, and chen fei couldn¡¯t make guo linshan address him as senior brother. in the realm of cultivation, strength took precedence, at least when dealing with outsiders. if others wanted to address chen fei as senior, he would accept it, but he wouldn¡¯t require the same from those within his own sect. ¡°in a while, master¡¯s friend will be visiting the sect, and by then, he should become an honorary guest of our sect. master said that if you have the time, we can go and welcome him together,¡± guo linshan said with a smile. compared to the restraint other people showed towards chen fei, guo linshan was naturally more relaxed, and this was related to his personality. he was a straightforward person by nature. ¡°is this person close to master?¡± welcoming a guest together with disciples was considered a significant gesture and showed the sect¡¯s respect for the guest. ¡°master has mentioned him several times before, saying they have an inseparable bond. they even wandered through the imperial city together back in the day,¡± guo linshan nodded. for people who had ventured together during their youth and shared similar ideals, they were considered close friends for life. guo linshan had thought about going out and traveling, but in the current state of the world, even wandering around in the visceral tempering realm was no longer very safe. ¡°all right, just let me know when the time comes,¡± chen fei nodded. ¡°yes, once we get word that master¡¯s twin flying spirit has stirred, we¡¯ll set off,¡± guo linshan said with a smile. the twin flying spirit was a rather unique spiritual artifact that master xiu pu and his friend had obtained by chance in their younger days. its effects were similar to the twin stone, allowing them to sense each other within a certain distance and locate each other. however, both the sensitivity and sensing distance of the twin flying spirit far exceeded that of the twin stone. currently, each of them possessed one. after chatting for a while longer, guo linshan took his leave, and chen fei resumed his cultivation. as days passed, chen fei made a trip to the alchemist union to take on a mission, but most of his time was spent within the sect. he diligently practiced his cultivation, familiarizing himself with the new level of cultivation, and he found joy in being busy every day. in the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, aside from the obvious change of having thirty-six acupoints forming a collective force, chen fei also noticed that he absorbed more vital energy each day compared to when he was in the early stage of qi refining. the collective force formed by the thirty-six acupoints seemed like an additional engine for breathing in vital energy. it didn¡¯t require chen fei to manually operate his cultivation to draw in surrounding vital energy; his body automatically absorbed it. however, a higher rate of vital energy absorption didn¡¯t necessarily mean an increase in cultivation speed. this naturally absorbed vital energy needed guidance from his spiritual power and cultivation to convert into his own elemental energy. without that guidance, over time, the absorbed vital energy would gradually dissipate. even in the aperture tempering realm, one couldn¡¯t constantly utilize their spiritual power to activate cultivation and convert vital energy into elemental energy. most practitioners in the aperture tempering realm faced this limitation. but chen fei had managed to overcome it! Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Just You? chapter 338: just you? translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei¡¯s zhongyuan sword skill had long been cultivated to the level of perfection. the circulation of the cultivation technique in his body had long become an instinct. chen fei did not need to expend much core soul energy to activate it. this was a state that only those at the later stage of the aperture tempering realm or even the peak of the aperture tempering realm could achieve after cultivating their techniques to perfection. cultivators at this stage cultivated faster than those at the early and middle stages of the aperture tempering realm. what really limited the strength of aperture tempering realm advanced stage and peak stage experts was the degree of refinement of their main cultivation technique. for example, the zhongyuan sword technique only opened eighty acupoints. once all eighty acupoints were opened, there would be no way forward. he could either switch to a better cultivation technique or try to reach the combined aperture tempering realm. chen fei had the suppressing dragon elephant technique with him. when the vital energy entered chen fei¡¯s body, it did not have time to dissipate before it was firmly locked in his body by the suppressing dragon elephant technique. then, it was digested and absorbed by the zhongyuan sword technique. as a result, chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed did not decrease after reaching the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. instead, it increased. it was so illogical, yet so natural. time passed. on the sixth day, there was some movement from the twin flying spirit of feng xiupu. guo linshan came to inform chen fei. then, the three of them came to a huge wind-moving stone 30 miles away from immortal cloud city. every year during the windy season, the wind moving stone would constantly shake and make a dull sound. at that time, there would be many people from the immortal cloud city who would come to visit. it wasn¡¯t the windy season, so there was no one around. feng xiupu looked at the twin flying spirit in his hand. it was currently trembling slightly, and the frequency of its trembling was still increasing. clearly, the other twin flying spirit was already not far away. chen fei stood behind feng xiu pu and looked around. this location was quite famous in the immortal cloud city, but chen fei had never had the time to come over. at this moment, the grass was long and the orioles were flying. suddenly, chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. he turned his head and looked ahead. at that position, chen fei sensed a few auras that were rushing over at an extremely fast speed. compared to chen fei, feng xiupu was a beat slower before he sensed the situation and couldn¡¯t help but look forward. when guo linshan saw this scene, his eyes could not help but widen slightly. his junior brother had actually sensed the arrival of others faster than his master. it was obvious that his junior brother¡¯s mental sensitivity was even higher than his master¡¯s. guo linshan had been immersed in cultivation for the past few years, but he had also heard a lot about chen fei. guo linshan had thought that chen fei would surpass feng xiupu in the future. but guo linshan had never thought that this day would come so quickly. mental sharpness could not represent battle prowess, but it was an important component of battle prowess. according to this rate of growth, the day little junior brother surpassed master seemed to be not far away. guo linshan suddenly thought of himself. he was still hovering around the visceral tempering realm and had not even reached the peak of the visceral tempering realm. when he first met his junior brother, he was already at the peak of the marrow tempering realm. before guo linshan could think further, the figures in the distance had gradually become clearer. guo linshan could feel his master¡¯s mood gradually becoming higher. obviously, one of the three people in the distance was his master¡¯s good friend from back then. chen fei looked at the three people approaching from afar, and his eyes moved slightly. someone was injured, and the injury was not light. feng xiupu, who was two steps in front, only realized the situation after a moment. his figure flashed and he directly went up to meet the attack. ¡°junior brother, let¡¯s go up as well.¡± guo linshan turned to look at chen fei. chen fei nodded and followed behind feng xiupu with guo linshan. ¡°what¡¯s wrong with you?! n feng xiupu stopped in his tracks and looked at his good friend, geng yanlin. not only did he look exhausted from the journey, but his body was also covered in many bloody wounds, and his spirit was quite dispirited. ¡°1 encountered some problems and finally came here.¡± geng yanlin looked at feng xiupu, relieved. he couldn¡¯t help but smile and said, ¡°this is my wife and my son.¡± as geng yanlin spoke, he led the two people beside him forward and introduced them. when he introduced his son, there was a hint of pride in his eyes. ¡°greetings, brother feng.¡± geng yanlin¡¯s wife bowed slightly to feng xiupu. ¡°greetings, uncle feng. my father has often mentioned you to me.¡± geng yunfei looked at feng xiupu and cupped his hands. ¡°alright.¡± feng xiupu nodded at the two of them, then turned to geng yanlin and said, ¡°your injuries are not light. return to the sect first. we¡¯ll talk later.¡± chen fei sized up the three of them from behind. geng yanlin¡¯s beard was like a halberd, forming a strong contrast with feng xiupu¡¯s elegance. as for his cultivation, it was similar to feng xiupu¡¯s. they were both at the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm. geng yanlin¡¯s wife¡¯s cultivation had yet to reach the aperture tempering realm and was only at the visceral tempering realm. thus, one could already see some traces of her age. as for geng yanlin¡¯s son, geng yunfei, he was about the same age as chen fei. his cultivation was the same as guo linshan¡¯s, the visceral tempering realm. however, he was only at the initial stage of the visceral tempering realm. ¡°who is this friend?¡± geng yanlin turned to look at chen fei. chen fei¡¯s aura of the aperture tempering state was obvious, and he looked quite young. although it was difficult to tell a person¡¯s true age from their appearance after reaching the aperture tempering realm, one could still sense some of it. for example, chen fei¡¯s temperament was completely different from feng xiupu¡¯s generation. obviously, chen fei was much younger than them. ¡°i almost forgot to introduce you.¡± feng xiupu patted his forehead. he was flustered by his concern. feng xiupu led guo linshan forward and said, ¡°this is my eldest disciple, guo linshan.¡± ¡°hello, martial uncle geng!¡± guo linshan stepped forward and cupped his hands. ¡°his aura is condensed and solid, and his foundation is well laid.¡± geng yanlin smiled and nodded, but his attention was mostly focused on chen fei. geng yanlin did not understand why feng xiupu did not introduce chen fei first. after all, he was an expert of the same level, so he had to give him respect. he had to introduce him first, unless¡­ geng yanlin¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he looked at feng xiupu in disbelief. feng xiupu¡¯s face could not help but burst into a smile. feng xiupu knew that his good friend had already guessed the reason. ¡°the little disciple 1 took in these few years, chen fei!¡± feng xiupu said proudly. anyone who could teach an aperture tempering state disciple would have such an expression. geng yanlin¡¯s eyes widened. this same-level cultivator before him was really feng xiupu¡¯s disciple. even though geng yanlin had already guessed it, he still found it hard to believe when feng xiupu said it. geng yanlin¡¯s wife looked at chen fei in surprise. geng yanlin¡¯s son, geng yunfei, had the same expression as his father, geng yanlin, full of surprise. the little disciple he had taken in these few years meant that chen fei was really young. when geng yunfei looked at chen fei¡¯s youthful face, he thought that this aperture tempering realm cultivator looked really young. now, he realized that it wasn¡¯t just the appearance of youth but that chen fei¡¯s actual age was indeed quite young. feng xiupu looked at his good friend¡¯s expression and felt pleased. other than sincerity, he had also brought chen fei along to pick him up to show off. ¡°let¡¯s go back to the sect.¡± feng xiupu looked up at the sky. ¡°alright, let¡¯s go to the door first.¡± geng yanlin retracted his surprised expression and coughed involuntarily. his face turned slightly pale. clearly, geng yanlin¡¯s injuries were much more serious than what appeared on the surface. feng xiupu frowned slightly. although he wanted to know the reason, it was more important for him to go back and recuperate. he could ask about this later. the few of them flashed and headed towards the main gate of the primordial sword sect. however, after just fifteen minutes, chen fei¡¯s brows suddenly furrowed slightly. in chen fei¡¯s perception, there was a burning aura that was rapidly chasing after him from behind. its aura was blazing like fire, filled with violence and aggression. even the heaven and earth vital energy was slightly rippled by its aura. feng xiupu and geng yanlin only realized what was happening after a while. feng xiupu frowned, while geng yanlin¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°how could it be so fast? we should have been able to stall for two hours!¡± geng yanlin said in disbelief. ¡°master, what¡¯s wrong?¡± geng yanlin¡¯s wife¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°father, did that evil person catch up?¡± geng yunfei¡¯s eyes were filled with fear. ¡°the person who injured you?¡± feng xiupu turned to look at geng yanlin. it 1¡¯11 stop him. please take my wife and son to the sect first.¡± as geng yanlin spoke, he stopped in his tracks and was about to turn around. ¡°lin shan, bring them to the sect and inform elder wu.¡± feng xiupu said anxiously and was about to catch up to geng yanlin. ¡°father, i¡¯ll stay with you!¡± geng yunfei said loudly. ¡°what are you staying for? you¡¯ll only distract me here.¡± geng yanlin shouted and looked at feng xiupu anxiously. ¡°xiu pu, take them away. that person is at the middle stage of the aperture tempering state, we can¡¯t stop him. if you take them away, there¡¯s still a little hope!¡± feng xiupu was startled. even independent cultivators would be very strong when they reached the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. this was because it proved that the cultivation technique that the other party cultivated was not incomplete. at the very least, it was not as incomplete as one might have thought. just based on this point alone, an independent cultivator who could reach the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm was not much weaker than a sect¡¯s middle stage aperture tempering realm. compared to them, who were at the aperture tempering realm primary stage, he had a huge advantage. ¡°leave? no one is leaving today!¡± a mocking laugh rang out. the aura was clearly still extremely far away, but a figure had already appeared in front of everyone. chou yuanceng looked at geng yanlin and the others with a mocking gaze, a cruel smile on his lips. smoke and mirrors; he¡¯s been deceiving others and diverting attention. relying on this move, chou yuanceng had fooled countless people. up until now, he was still successful. every time he saw the shocked expressions of the others, chou yuanceng¡¯s heart would be filled with excitement. ¡°master, you guys go first. i¡¯ll hold him off for a moment and meet up with you guys later.¡± chen fei looked at chou yuanceng and calmly said. ¡°stop me? hahaha! you?¡± chou yuanceng looked at chen fei¡¯s young face and laughed loudly, his voice full of mockery.. Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: Roar chapter 339: roar translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°i am feng xiupu of the primordial sword sect. how should 1 address you?¡± feng xiupu took a step forward and cupped his hands. although the reputation of the primordial sword sect was not as good as the immortal cloud sword sect, it was still a famous existence in the surrounding areas. the sect had a late-stage aperture tempering realm expert and a superior-grade spiritual weapon to protect the sect¡¯s luck. if an ordinary independent cultivator encountered the primordial sword sect, they would at least give them some face if it wasn¡¯t a fight to the death. after all, offending a sect, if one went too far, it was very likely that the sect¡¯s experts would be drawn out. ¡°what, are you planning to use your sect to suppress me?¡± chou yuanceng burst into laughter upon hearing feng xiupu¡¯s words. he said, ¡°the primordial sword sect is indeed powerful, but if i were to kill all of you and flee a thousand miles away, i¡¯d like to see how primordial sword sect would chase after me!¡± chou yuanceng¡¯s expression had already turned ferocious as he finished speaking. his tyrannical aura covered the surroundings and surrounded everyone. geng yunfei¡¯s eyes met chou yuanceng¡¯s and his heart trembled. he subconsciously stood beside his mother. he had already seen how powerful this person was on the way here. in geng yun fei¡¯s eyes, his omnipotent father had been severely injured by chou yuanceng in just one move. in the end, if he hadn¡¯t relied on a formation plate spirit artifact to trap the other party, it was still uncertain whether he would have been able to come here. geng yanlin¡¯s wife¡¯s face was pale. she did not know what to do. the strength of the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm was much stronger than the initial stage of the aperture tempering realm. even though there were three early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators, they had no advantage against a middle-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. it was even possible that the battle would end in a short period of time. even though they were both at the aperture tempering realm, their battle strength might differ greatly. unless the cultivation techniques and comprehensions of both sides were similar, they could be evenly matched. otherwise, sometimes, even those of the same realm could turn into a massacre. ¡°every grievance has its perpetrator. the person you¡¯re looking for is me. it has nothing to do with anyone else!¡± geng yanlin took a step forward and stared at chou yuanceng. ¡°you¡¯re right!¡± chou yuanceng nodded, but the ferocity on his face did not diminish at all. he looked at geng yanlin and said, ¡°then come up obediently and let me cut you. if you die, i¡¯ll let them off!¡± guo linshan stood at the back and felt a chill run down his spine when chou yuanceng¡¯s gaze swept over him. this chou yuanceng said that if geng yanlin died, he would let the others go. however, judging from his expression and attitude, he did not intend to let any of them off. yes, chou yuanceng had planned to kill everyone because he had the ability to do so. since he had the strength, he would naturally take everything. in the world of itinerant cultivators, the strong preyed on the weak, and they took everything they could get their hands on. the primordial sword sect was not to be trifled with, but there was still some distance between them and the sect. as long as his hands and feet were clean, no one could trace him. the people in the sect were much richer than the bitter scattered cultivators. not to mention anything else, just selling a few spirit swords would be a sum of income. since he had an excuse, chou yuanceng had no reason to let these people off! ¡°yanlin, don¡¯t!¡± ¡°father!¡± geng yanlin¡¯s wife and geng yunfei cried out anxiously. ¡°don¡¯t fall for it. even if you die, he won¡¯t let the rest of us off!¡± feng xiupu said in a deep voice as he looked at his disciple, chen fei. feng xiupu was able to maintain a bit of calmness at this moment because of chen fei¡¯s confidence. back in the secret realm, chen fei had already displayed the pinnacle of aperture refinement state primary stage. dong xiuzhi, who was at the peak of the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm and was wielding a middle-grade spirit sword, was killed by chen fei with two slashes. in such a dangerous place like bizarre city, where the other sects were almost completely wiped out, chen fei forcefully dragged two people out. what kind of strength was needed to do such a thing? even though aperture tempering middle stage was much stronger than aperture tempering primary stage, if he could only block it for a short period of time, there was still a high chance. ¡°you don¡¯t want to die?¡± chou yuanceng looked at geng yanlin and laughed mockingly, ¡°if you don¡¯t want to die, then the others will die with you. you¡¯re being too selfish!¡± geng yanlin¡¯s expression changed slightly. just as he was about to speak, chen fei suddenly moved slightly. the qianyuan sword turned into a stream of light and slashed behind him. ¡°tsk! ¡öi the sound of cloth being torn apart rang out, and the vital energy behind him fluctuated continuously. at some point in time, a formation had completely enveloped this place, yet none of them had noticed it at all. their original senses had been completely overshadowed by chou yuanceng¡¯s aura. if it wasn¡¯t for chen fei¡¯s sword, none of them would have been able to escape when the formation was fully activated. this was the reason why chou yuanceng was willing to talk so much to them. he was stalling for time. within the formation, chou yuanceng could kill them one by one like slaughtering chickens or sheep. he didn¡¯t have to worry about someone suddenly running away and spreading the news. feng xiupu and geng yanlin¡¯s expressions changed. they had indeed not sensed anything just now. they did not even notice the other party¡¯s formation in front of them. ¡°master, you guys go first!¡± chen fei looked at feng xiupu and said in a deep voice. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± feng xiupu looked at chen fei¡¯s serious expression and hesitated for a moment before grabbing guo linshan and geng yunfei. he activated his heaven evasion to the limit and his body turned into a shadow before disappearing. geng yanlin was a little confused. he did not expect feng xiupu to be so assured and leave chen fei alone. however, when he saw feng xiupu leave, geng yanlin subconsciously grabbed his wife and followed behind. ¡°bang!¡± a muffled collision suddenly rang out, and behind geng yanlin, chen fei had appeared out of nowhere, intercepting a scarlet blade of light. the blinding crimson blade light, as if staring at it for too long, could drive a person insane. at the same time, a nauseating stench permeated the surroundings, causing people to feel nauseous and their heads to throb. chou yuanceng was a little surprised. although it was just a casual attack, an ordinary aperture tempering realm at primary stage would not be able to block it. he did not expect chen fei to take it so easily. he had seen through his formation in advance and blocked his attack. he was indeed much stronger than an ordinary aperture tempering realm at primary stage. no wonder he dared to say that he would stay and block him for a moment. however, the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm was still the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm. this could not be changed no matter what! ¡°have you thought about how you¡¯re going to die next?¡± chou yuanceng looked at chen fei, his eyes slowly turning red. his original plan was to take everything, but now it was a little difficult. this place wasn¡¯t very far from the primordial sword sect. after killing chen fei, he would go after the others. although he could do it, there was still some risk. although chou yuanceng was greedy, he cherished his life. now, he could only give this genius of the primal sword sect a good lesson and let him understand that a middle stage aperture tempering cultivator was also a middle stage aperture tempering cultivator! chen fei smiled when he heard qiu yuanceng¡¯s words. he stretched his neck and pointed the qianyuan sword at the ground. ¡°then have you thought about how you will die?¡± chen fei looked at chou yuanceng and calmly said. ¡°impudent!¡± chen fei!¡± chou yuanceng shouted angrily. although he was wary of chen fei and didn¡¯t treat him as an ordinary aperture tempering realm primary stage cultivator, he couldn¡¯t allow chen fei to be so arrogant in front of him! chou yuanceng took a step forward and was about to attack when a black sword pearl appeared in front of him. ¡°bang!¡± chou yuanceng had casually shattered the sword pearl. he sensed the power contained within the sword pearl and his expression changed slightly. the power contained in this sword pearl was somewhat beyond his expectations. ¡°tsk!¡± the sword pearl shattered, but it did not dissipate. instead, a sword array was directly unleashed, enveloping chou yuanceng within it. the zhongyuan sword at the great completion level was already extremely fast. perhaps a late-stage aperture tempering realm expert could dodge it, but a middle-stage aperture tempering realm expert definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to dodge the sword formation. ¡°whoosh! h a total of 81 sword pearls whistled through the sword array, and a majestic power covered the surroundings. although they had not truly attacked, just this aura alone was enough to make chou yuanceng¡¯s expression change. was this really the zhongyuan sword? even though chou yuanceng did not have a deep understanding of the primordial sword sect¡¯s zhongyuan sword, he knew that the aura of this sword formation was definitely not something an aperture tempering realm at primary stage could display. if the primordial sword sect¡¯s aperture tempering realm at primary stage had such strength, then the immortal cloud sword sect was probably not the only overlord here. ¡°they should have gone far away.¡± chen fei sensed that the auras of feng xiupu and the others had already disappeared. clearly, they had already gone far away. since chen fei could not sense them, they naturally could not sense the situation here either. ¡°stop playing tricks!¡± chou yuanceng had an ominous feeling in his heart. he shouted and the acupoints in his body linked together, forming a huge force. a blood-red saber light shot into the sky. at the same time, chou yuanceng was also enveloped by a ball of blood-red light. he followed the direction of the saber light, trying to break through the sword array. ¡°boom!¡± the sword formation rippled slightly. dozens of sword pearls combined forces to shatter chou yuanceng¡¯s saber light and force the blood light that chou yuanceng had transformed into to stop. the sword will in the sword formation filled the surroundings. north, south, east, west, sky, and earth. there was no sword light in them. naturally, there was no path that could be passed through. within the blood-red light, chou yuanceng¡¯s expression had truly changed. the clash just now had made him feel the power of this sword formation. his full-strength attack was actually unable to break the formation. was this a technique that could be used by an aperture tempering state primary stage cultivator? the combat strength that he could possess? chou yuanceng had killed many people. there were those at the body refining realm, the aperture tempering realm, independent cultivators, and a few in the sect. however, none of them were like chen fei. if all the cultivators in the sect had chen fei¡¯s strength, chou yuanceng would definitely run as far away as he could. chen fei¡¯s strength was definitely abnormal. chen fei held the qianyuan sword and stepped into the sword array alone. the roar of the dragon and elephant sounded. chen fei¡¯s figure did not change at all, but at this moment, in chou yuanceng¡¯s eyes, chen fei seemed to have transformed into a primordial beast that bared its fangs at him. chou yuanceng¡¯s face turned pale.. Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Eight Miseries of Life chapter 340: eight miseries of life translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°boom!¡± an explosion echoed within the sword formation as the blood-red figure, which was the manifestation of chou yuanceng, was shattered by chen fei¡¯s sword, revealing chou yuanceng¡¯s true form. at this moment, chou yuanceng, with a terrified look in his eyes, was continuously pushed backward by the tremendous force. no matter how he retreated, at this moment, chou yuanceng was trapped within the sword formation with no way out. the blood light that had protected him countless times was torn apart by chen fei¡¯s sword. the protective blood light formed by the blood origin technique had allowed him to escape unscathed when he was attacked by two middle-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators. but now, facing chen fei¡¯s sword, it was actually completely shattered. in a trance, chou yuanceng had the illusion that he was facing a late-stage aperture tempering realm expert. ¡°sir, let¡¯s talk it out!¡± chou yuanceng shouted loudly. at this moment, chou yuanceng had already seen chen fei¡¯s true cultivation level. it was the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. with a full-blown attack, chen fei¡¯s level could no longer be concealed. chou yuanceng was depressed. if he had known that chen fei was at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, he would not have been so arrogant just now. he might even have retreated in the end. after all, being at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm was enough to protect feng xiupu and the others, and continuing to drag on had no meaning whatsoever. however, who could have expected that chen fei, with such a youthful appearance, would already be so impressive at the early stage of the aperture tempering realm, let alone reaching the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. although sect disciples had more resources than individual cultivators, no matter how good the resources were, it was impossible for the entire sect¡¯s resources to be given to you. cultivation also paid attention to gradual progress. it would take at least a few decades to break through to the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. there shouldn¡¯t be a young cultivator like chen fei at the middle stage. however, it was meaningless to talk about this now. the most important thing now was to save his life. chen fei didn¡¯t reply. his figure flashed and came in front of chou yuanceng. the qianyuan sword in his hand stabbed forward. as soon as the sword moved, a sharp intent filled chou yuanceng¡¯s sea of consciousness. earlier, with the blood origin technique protecting his body, even chou yuanceng could not block chen fei¡¯s sword. now that the blood origin technique was broken, how could he block this sword? and if he couldn¡¯t block it, he would die! thinking of death, chou yuanceng¡¯s eyes widened in fear. he didn¡¯t want to die yet. he had cultivated to the middle stage of the aperture tempering state after much hardship, which was extremely rare among independent cultivators. because of this, chou yuanceng¡¯s personality became even more arrogant. ordinary independent cultivators would only become his prey. even disciples in the sect would not be able to escape his killing as long as they moved fast enough. how carefree were these days? chou yuanceng didn¡¯t want to die. he wanted to continue enjoying this life and even reach the later stage of the aperture tempering realm. ¡°ah!¡± chou yuanceng roared madly as the blood in his body boiled. in the blink of an eye, blood energy flowed out of chou yuanceng¡¯s body. chou yuan had obtained the blood origin technique in a dilapidated city back then, and the person who buried it had buried it in the deepest part of the city. it was rumored that this technique was the cornerstone technique of a sect back then, and its power was unparalleled. however, there was a drawback to the blood origin technique. every half a year, the blood in one¡¯s body would boil for two hours. during the period when the blood was boiling, the cultivator was in unbearable pain. however, as long as he endured this pain, his cultivation would increase a little, and at the same time, the elemental energy in his body would become purer. there were few resources for independent cultivators, so chou yuanceng had relied on the characteristics of the blood origin technique to cultivate step by step. however, this kind of torment would also make the cultivator¡¯s personality become extremely irritable. chou yuan had turned into a bloody man. behind him, a black shadow rose up like a demon. at this moment, it stared at chen fei, and countless grievances surged into chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. birth, aging, sickness, death, love, separation, hatred, resentment, and desire unfulfilled the five aggregates burning fiercely! the eight sufferings of life roared silently within chen fei¡¯s mind, like a nightmare awakening, trying to drag him into an infernal hell. god slaying! in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, a sword light tore through all the illusions and went all the way forward, nailing into the forehead of the black shadow behind chou yuanceng. chou yuanceng screamed in pain as his body distorted. the black shadow behind him collapsed after letting out a roar. ¡°tsk! ii the qianyuan sword stabbed into chou yuanzeng¡¯s body. the blood light attached to chou yuanzeng¡¯s body was distorted and then torn apart, turning into fragments and disappearing. within the bloody light, chou yuanceng had tried his best to block this sword, but he could only watch in vain as the elemental energy in his body exploded. he could only watch as the sword tip got closer and closer to him. ¡°open!¡± the spiritual saber in chou yuanceng¡¯s hand trembled violently and burst out with a dazzling light. however, this light was immediately suppressed by the qianyuan sword. ¡°boom!¡± a loud explosion rang out, and chou yuanceng spat out a mouthful of blood. his body flew backward and crashed into the sword formation, but he was violently bounced back and smashed onto the ground. his face was as pale as paper, and his breathing was weak. one sword broke through his defense, and another sword was on the verge of death. chou yuanceng had been beaten to such a state by chen fei¡¯s two swords. chou yuanceng had always thought that he would only become like this if he provoked an aperture tempering realm advanced stage expert. under the later stage of the aperture tempering realm, even if they encountered cultivators in the sect, they would have to fight to determine the outcome. but now, chou yuanceng finally understood that when he met a true heaven¡¯s favorite, he would be so unpredictable and miserable. he was also at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, but he couldn¡¯t even run away. in fact, he was already on the verge of death after two moves. chou yuanceng tried his best to raise his head and saw chen fei standing in front of him. the qianyuan sword turned into a phantom and stabbed towards his forehead. ¡°i know where the great thunder sword is, 1 know where the great thunder sword is!¡± chou yuan once shouted crazily, using all his strength, afraid that if he was a second late, he would be beheaded. the tip of the qianyuan sword stopped in front of chou yuanzeng¡¯s forehead. chen fei looked at chou yuanzeng and frowned. chou yuanceng looked at the blade in front of him and desperately crawled backward. only when he was a few feet away from the tip of the sword did chou yuanceng weakly lie on the ground. ¡°what¡¯s with the great thunder sword?¡± chen fei looked down at chou yuanceng and asked. it was not a secret in the vicinity of the immortal cloud city that the primordial sword sect¡¯s cultivation technique was missing. it was not surprising that independent cultivators would know about this. if chou yuanceng had said something else, chen fei might not have been interested. however, the cultivation method of the primordial sword sect was indeed different. the zhongyuan sword technique had long been perfected. the giant spirit sword and soaring heaven technique were only a little bit away from perfection. lately, chen fei had been pondering about his cultivation techniques from time to time. if he could complete all the cultivation techniques within the sect, chen fei could smoothly cultivate his way to the peak of the aperture tempering realm without any worries. furthermore, the primordial sword scripture that had seven cultivation techniques might even be stronger than the legacy of the immortal cloud sword sect. unfortunately, the primordial sword scripture was already damaged before chen fei came to the sect. now that he suddenly heard about the great thunder sword, chen fei naturally wanted to listen. if chou yuanceng had lied, then it would only be a matter of one sword strike and would not delay anything. ¡°i saw someone not long ago who used a cultivation technique similar to your sect¡¯s great thunder sword,¡± cautiously mentioned chou yuanceng. at this moment, whether he could stay alive depended entirely on chen fei¡¯s willingness, and chou yuanceng suppressed the intense pain in his body, not even daring to take a deep breath. ¡°do you know the state of the great thunderclap sword after cultivating it?¡± chen fei chuckled softly, and this smile carried a cold undertone in chou yuanceng¡¯s eyes. it was clear that chen fei didn¡¯t put much trust in chou yuanceng¡¯s words. chou yuanceng¡¯s forehead was instantly covered in cold sweat. seeing chen fei¡¯s gaze turn colder, chou yuanceng¡¯s heart trembled even more. he hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice, ¡°he¡¯s my best friend. he obtained the great thunder sword.¡± chou yuan glanced at chen fei. seeing that chen fei¡¯s expression did not change, he hurriedly continued, ¡°the complete great thunder sword can cultivate 85 acupoints!¡± chen fei¡¯s brows couldn¡¯t help but twitch. he had already planned to attack directly, but at this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but stop because chou yuanceng was right. according to the records of the primordial sword sect, the complete great thunder sword had indeed cultivated 85 acupoints, which was five more acupoints than the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword. however, how could the cultivation technique of the great thunder sword be obtained by an independent cultivator outside? a light suddenly flashed in chen fei¡¯s mind. in the past two years, in order to repair the cultivation technique, chen fei had specially flipped through many of the sect¡¯s collection of ancient books. in one of the ancient books, he saw a paragraph of records. a few hundred years ago, there had been internal strife in the sect. a few branches had even fought. later on, a few branch masters had even left the sect with their disciples. however, even though he had left, the sect still had a copy of the cultivation techniques of the various branches at that time. later on, the primordial sword sect re-developed the branches that had left. at that time, chen fei treated the history of this sect as a story because hundreds of years had passed. ever since the sect¡¯s ancient records were damaged, it wasn¡¯t that the sect hadn¡¯t thought of looking for those branches that had left back then to see if they could find some secret manuals. however, those branches that had left had declined even earlier than the primordial sword sect. they had disappeared without a trace at some point in time. it was impossible to find them even if one wanted to. now, did an independent cultivator find the cultivation technique manuals left behind by those branch clans that left? ¡°everything i said is true. i can bring you to my friend. i only beg you to spare my life!¡± chou yuanceng said in a low voice. in order to survive, chou yuanceng no longer cared about his good friend. ¡°bind your own cultivation!¡± chen fei looked at chou yuanceng and said. ¡°yes, sir!¡± hearing chen fei¡¯s words, chou yuanceng¡¯s heart settled. this meant that he would not have to die for the time being. chou yuan struggled to stand up, his fingers swiping across the acupoints all over his body. the flow of his essence force was stopped, and his aura became stiff like stagnant water. chen fei appeared in front of chou yuanceng. his right hand formed a sword finger and pointed at chou yuanceng¡¯s forehead. violent core soul energy swept across chou yuanceng¡¯s body. ¡°i told you to bind yourself up, yet you still dare to play tricks?¡± ¡°mistake¡­¡± ¡°bang!¡± chou yuanceng¡¯s body trembled slightly, and his face was filled with pain and malevolence. a ripple of vital energy spread out. with a single finger, chen fei pierced through 15 of chou yuanceng¡¯s acupoints. chou yuanceng¡¯s realm dropped to the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm.. Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Resentment chapter 341: resentment translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chou yuanceng¡¯s legs went limp and he fell to the ground. his head was lowered, and his eyes were filled with resentment and unwillingness. breaking fifteen acupoints in a row wasn¡¯t just a problem of a drop in cultivation level. the biggest problem was how to repair these acupoints in the future and raise his cultivation level again. if he couldn¡¯t repair these acupoints, then chou yuanceng¡¯s cultivation would remain at the early stage of the aperture tempering realm for the rest of his life. it was not easy for him to reach the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, but now, he had suddenly fallen. how could chou yuanceng not be resentful? ¡°this is the first time. next time, it won¡¯t be a simple acupoint.¡± chen fei said in a deep voice. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was already much stronger than chou yuanzeng¡¯s, and he possessed the intricate and delicate thousand threads technique. chou yuanzeng¡¯s self-proclaimed secretive little trick had no chance of remaining hidden in front of chen fei, and it was immediately discovered. it would be very difficult to make independent cultivators who had cultivated to the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm yield. only lightning strikes could do it. ¡°understood!¡± chou yuanceng lowered his head and spoke. ¡°you stay here first. wait for me to come back and find you.¡± chen fei¡¯s right foot lightly stomped on the ground, and a formation rose up. it connected with chou yuanceng and also locked him in place. the dragon-elephant formation could be casually set up without any array artifacts. although it was not powerful, it was just enough for the current situation. as for chou yuanceng¡¯s sea of consciousness, chen fei did not leave any imprints on it. compared to demonic beasts, a cultivator¡¯s core soul energy was undoubtedly much more agile. even if chen fei left the godsiayer sword¡¯s sword imprint in chou yuanceng¡¯s sea of consciousness, chou yuanceng could slowly wear it away. after all, the two of them were of the same level, both of them were at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was stronger than chou yuanceng¡¯s, but it was not to the point of crushing him. moreover, there might be other risks if he left his core soul energy in someone else¡¯s sea of consciousness. ¡°yes, sir!¡± chou yuanceng nodded. chen fei glanced at chou yuanceng and moved his right hand slightly, taking away everything on chou yuanceng¡¯s body, including the spirit saber. following that, chen fei¡¯s figure swayed as he rushed towards the location of the primordial sword sect. halfway through, chen fei threw the items into the spatial grid. when he was less than ten miles away from the sect, he saw feng xiupu and the others from afar. chen fei did not deliberately conceal his aura, so feng xiupu and the others quickly sensed his arrival and stopped in their tracks. ¡°where is that person?¡± geng yanlin asked in surprise when he saw that chen fei was unharmed. earlier, when feng xiupu left with his men, geng yanlin¡¯s heart was filled with doubts. no matter how talented chen fei was, he was still too young. he must have broken through to the aperture tempering realm not long ago. under such circumstances, feng xiupu actually agreed to chen fei¡¯s request to stay behind to stop chou yuanceng. geng yanlin did not have the time to ask about the situation at that time. now that he saw that chen fei was completely fine and that chou yuanceng had not caught up to him, geng yanlin¡¯s doubts grew. what was going on? ¡°i stopped him for a moment and took the opportunity to run back.¡± as chen fei spoke, a phantom walked out of chen fei¡¯s body and gradually condensed into chen fei¡¯s appearance. then, it circled around chen fei twice and returned to chen fei¡¯s body. geng yunfei stared at chen fei with his eyes wide open. what kind of cultivation technique was this? the aura of that illusory figure was exactly the same as chen fei¡¯s. if he had not seen it with his own eyes, he would probably have recognized it as the real person. ¡°soaring heaven technique?¡± geng yanlin knew about this technique of the primordial sword sect. it was a must-have technique for every aperture tempering realm cultivator in the sect. however, the attainments in the technique that chen fei had just displayed were too good. ¡°i gained some advantages from using the soaring heaven technique, and since that person couldn¡¯t catch up to me, he eventually gave up.¡± chen fei said with a smile. ¡°some advantages?¡± geng yanlin¡¯s eyebrows twitched involuntarily. was this level of attainment in the cultivation technique just considered as some advantages? geng yanlin looked at feng xiupu and noticed that his expression was calm, as if he had expected this situation. feng xiupu had expected this, but he was definitely not as calm as he looked. feng xiupu had witnessed chen fei¡¯s battle strength once, but he didn¡¯t expect chen fei to be able to escape unscathed from an aperture tempering realm intermediate stage cultivator. if he had known that chen fei had improved so much, feng xiupu wouldn¡¯t have been so worried. guo linshan looked at chen fei with admiration from behind. he had heard news about chen fei. the most recent news was that chen fei had defeated shen tucang from the immortal cloud sword sect. at that time, guo linshan still believed that even after breaking through to the aperture tempering realm, chen fei¡¯s talent remained undiminished. even the fellow disciples of the immortal cloud sword sect at the same level couldn¡¯t surpass chen fei. now, looking at it again, it¡¯s not just that his talent remains undiminished; it¡¯s that his talent was completely underestimated. if shen tucang were to face someone in the aperture tempering realm mid-stage, he¡¯d probably be killed on the spot, without even a chance to escape. ¡°let¡¯s return to the sect first.¡± feng xiupu smiled. ¡°yes, yes, yes. let¡¯s go back first.¡± geng yanlin nodded. although chou yuanceng had temporarily retreated, it was hard to say if he would suddenly appear. geng yanlin did not dare to be careless in the face of someone who was far stronger than him and was still staring at him. after all, he was not alone. if he was alone, he would have died. however, he still had his wife and children by his side. geng yanlin had to take responsibility. in just a short while, they finally returned to the main gate of the primordial sword sect. after arranging geng yanlin¡¯s wife and children, feng xiupu brought geng yanlin to meet sect leader qu qingsheng. chen fei stood at the side and witnessed the process of geng yanlin becoming a visiting elder of the primordial sword sect. it had been a long time since the primordial sword sect had any honorary members join for a long time, and the reason is quite simple¡ªthey can¡¯t offer attractive enough conditions to entice those in the mid-stage aperture tempering realm to join. for those independent cultivators who wish to become honorary members, their first choice would undoubtedly be the immortal cloud sword sect. after all, the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s rewards in terms of techniques and the monthly allocation of resources far surpass those of other sects. since that was the case, why did he choose the primordial sword sect? therefore, qu qingsheng was extremely happy about geng yanlin¡¯s arrival. after all, this meant that the sect¡¯s strength had increased by another point. after all, the primordial sword sect had lost three elders in the aperture tempering realm during the trip to the mystic realm, which made qu qingsheng¡¯s heart ache. an hour later, feng xiupu left with geng yanlin while chen fei stayed behind. ¡°sect master, i need to leave the sect for a period of time.¡± chen fei looked at qu qingsheng and said. chen fei was now the hail master of the wind listening hall. although the wind listening hall existed in name only, chen fei was still an aperture tempering realm cultivator. since he usually stayed in the immortal cloud city, he naturally did not need to make any announcements. however, if they were going on a long journey, they definitely had to inform them in advance. especially in such a tense situation, the sect needed to know where every aperture tempering realm cultivator was. ¡°about how long?¡± qu qingsheng didn¡¯t ask for the reason. everyone had their own private matters and couldn¡¯t tell their superiors everything. ¡°the shortest is ten days, the longest is a month.¡± chen fei thought for a moment and said. ¡°alright, be careful outside.¡± qu qingsheng nodded and instructed. ¡°good!¡± ¡°oh right, how¡¯s your cultivation of the primordial sword scripture?¡± just as chen fei was about to bid farewell, qu qingsheng suddenly asked. it had been almost a year since chen fei took back the primordial sword scripture. qu qingsheng¡¯s cultivation speed was not bad. after all, he was a late-stage aperture tempering realm expert. whether it was his core soul energy or cultivation experience, he was far stronger than ordinary aperture tempering realm experts. qu qingsheng was only curious about chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed. after all, the talent that chen fei had always displayed was extremely monstrous. and if chen fei had any questions regarding cultivation, qu qingsheng could also answer them. there were many elders in the sect who were cultivating the primordial sword scripture. although many of them had not even comprehended their main cultivation method to the extreme, if they could learn the second level of the primordial sword scripture and cultivate another cultivation method, they could immediately increase their combat strength. as such, many elders would come over to ask qu qingsheng if they had any questions regarding the primordial sword scripture, and qu qingsheng would try his best to give them pointers. h it¡¯s still considered smooth.¡± chen fei thought for a moment and didn¡¯t mention that he had completed the second level of the primordial sword scripture a few months ago. ¡°well, if you have any questions, you can ask me. at the same time, if there were any difficulties in cultivating the giant spirit sword, you could also look for the other elders.¡± qu qingsheng did not suspect anything and smiled. cultivating multiple cultivation techniques at the same time was a huge test for a cultivator¡¯s comprehension and energy. a long time ago, the primordial sword sect actually only had one primordial sword scripture, and it was not divided into seven cultivation techniques. however, the sect later discovered that the difficulty of cultivating the primordial sword scripture was too great and many cultivators made slow progress. at the same time, in order to ensure the authority of the main peak, the primordial sword scripture was split into seven cultivation methods. while the power of these techniques decreased significantly, the difficulty of cultivation also became much lower. if one¡¯s talent is sufficient, they can then cultivate other techniques and gradually merge them. this approach did indeed contribute to the gradual prosperity of the primordial sword sect, until they encountered that calamity which nearly brought the sect to its destruction. ¡°thank you for your concern, sect master.¡± chen fei smiled, cupped his hands, and left. qu qingsheng looked at chen fei¡¯s back with a smile on his face. in qu qingsheng¡¯s view, chen fei would definitely become the pillar of the primordial sword sect in the future. although it requires waiting for several decades, this time is an essential period of cultivation that every cultivator in the aperture tempering realm must go through. it can¡¯t be rushed, nor can it be hurried. dozens of miles away. chou yuanceng, who had been sitting on the ground without moving, slowly raised his head. chou yuanceng looked around and confirmed that chen fei had really left. the hatred hidden deep in his eyes was completely revealed. the realm that he had painstakingly cultivated up to was destroyed in a single day. now, he was even heavily injured and was locked in place like a prisoner, unable to leave. chou yuanceng had cultivated for so many years, but he had never suffered such injuries and suffering. now that he had experienced all of it in a single day, how could he remain calm and accept this? chou yuanceng took a few deep breaths and was about to stand up when the surrounding formation lit up slightly. a huge force poured into his body, causing chou yuanceng to sit back down.. Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: An Accident chapter 342: an accident translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chou yuanceng looked at the formation in front of him. it was set up quite exquisitely. its power was not great, but it connected the terrain under its feet and the surrounding vital energy. if chou yuanceng was not injured, he would have been able to break this formation with a single slash. if that spirit saber had not been taken away by chen fei, chou yuanceng had the confidence to rely on the power of the spirit weapon to break the formation. unfortunately, all of this was not valid. his spirit weapon was not there, and he was heavily injured. such a formation completely locked chou yuanceng in place, and he could not go anywhere. chou yuanceng looked into the distance and revealed a sinister smile. they wanted to use such a simple method to lock him here? chou yuanceng moved his right hand slightly, and a huge wound suddenly appeared on his left arm. fresh blood flowed out from the wound, and soon, the ground under his feet was soaked. the amount of blood in the human body was not endless. once a person lost too much blood, it could cause their life to be in danger. even if a cultivator¡¯s body had various abilities that surpassed ordinary people, and their blood-producing ability was also far superior to ordinary people, once they lost too much blood, they would still die. however, the amount of blood flowing out of chou yuanceng¡¯s arm had already exceeded the amount of blood a normal person should have. besides his pale face, there were no other abnormal symptoms. it was as if the blood did not belong to him. chou yuanceng looked at the blood under his feet. the blood was reflected in chou yuanceng¡¯s pupils, making him look exceptionally demonic. the blood origin technique cultivated the power of fresh blood. this technique was evil and could even torture the cultivator. however, it was undeniable that this was indeed an extremely powerful cultivation technique. back then, chou yuanceng¡¯s best friend was willing to let chou yuanceng cultivate with him after obtaining the great thunder sword. however, chou yuanceng had no intention of changing his cultivation. chou yuanceng¡¯s blood was still flowing out. slowly, the blood covered the formation patterns of the dragon-elephant formation. the formation patterns flickered slightly, but the frequency of the flickering became a little strange. swallowing, assimilating, and finally turning it into his own. this was the effect of the blood. as time passed, the dragon-elephant formation began to turn blood-red, and it resonated with chou yuanceng¡¯s breathing. chou yuanceng¡¯s eyes were fixed on the distance, wary of chen fei¡¯s sudden return. as long as he sensed chen fei¡¯s appearance, chou yuanceng would immediately retrieve the blood and restore the dragon-elephant formation to normal. ¡°buzz!¡± a slight fluctuation rippled out from the dragon-elephant formation, and chou yuanceng could no longer suppress the smile on his face. the blood on chou yuanceng¡¯s left arm stopped flowing. instead, the blood on the ground started to glow and slowly entered chou yuanceng¡¯s body. chou yuanceng tried to stand up, but the dragon-elephant formation¡¯s power did not appear again. this formation was now completely in chou yuanceng¡¯s hands. chou yuanceng looked at his surroundings. his self-binding cultivation was still unable to recover, and his injuries were naturally the same. however, his tempered body could still be used. as long as he covered his tracks well, chou yuanceng was confident that he could avoid chen fei¡¯s pursuit. as long as he escaped this pursuit, he could think of other ways to recover bit by bit, whether it was his injuries or his cultivation. it was much better than being held in the hands of others. chou yuanceng stretched out his right leg and was about to exert force when a palpitation suddenly appeared in his sea of consciousness. it was as if this kick would cause chou yuanceng to lose his life. chou yuanceng looked around in bewilderment until he saw a pair of eyes slowly appear in the distance. ¡°squeak!¡± the rat demon looked at chou yuanceng from afar and called out softly. the rat demon was naturally left behind by chen fei to prevent chou yuanceng from playing any tricks. after all, the formation was dead and fixed, especially when no one was controlling it. as for the rat demon, it was alive. chou yuanceng had been seriously injured and could not recover in a short period of time. moreover, chen fei had pierced through fifteen acupoints on the spot. under such circumstances, the rat demon could completely control chou yuanceng and prevent any accidents from happening. chou yuanceng sat on the ground dejectedly. if it was before he was injured, he wouldn¡¯t care about a mere rat demon and could kill it casually. but now, chou yuanceng really couldn¡¯t do it. perhaps the rat demon could kill him on the spot with a pounce. ¡°hehe¡­hahaha¡­¡± chou yuanzeng initially started with a low chuckle, but in the end, it turned into a skyward howl. his expression was filled with deep-seated resentment. even in this state, he couldn¡¯t escape. chou yuanzeng hated, but this hatred couldn¡¯t change anything. in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, chen fei appeared. the rat demon jumped onto chen fei¡¯s shoulder and gestured at him for a while, telling him what had happened just now. chen fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. he did not expect that the cultivation technique that chou yuanceng had cultivated was actually so peculiar. at this level, there were actually other moves. chen fei looked at chou yuanceng. a sword light flashed, and chou yuanceng¡¯s right arm suddenly exploded into a bloody mist. chou yuanceng cried out in shock, his entire body rolling on the ground a few times before slowly coming to a stop. ¡°next time, you can continue trying to escape!¡± chen fei appeared in front of chou yuanceng, his eyes devoid of any emotion. if not for the fact that chou yuanceng was still of some use, chen fei would have already killed him. ¡°no. i won¡¯t dare!¡± chou yuanceng raised his head and looked at chen fei. his eyes were filled with humility and begging for mercy, as if he had completely submitted. but chen fei understood that this was just a disguise. the cultivation technique that chou yuanceng had cultivated had caused his personality to be filled with violence. it was impossible for such a person to submit to anyone. ¡°where is your friend?¡± chen fei looked at chou yuanceng and said. ¡°shang wu city. he is there most of the time.¡± chou yuanceng hurriedly said. ¡°shang wu city!¡± information about shang wu city flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. it was near qinhai city. with his current speed, it would take him more than a day to get there. thinking of qinhai city, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but think of the ruan family. he wondered if ruan qiaojun had managed to control the ruan family in the past two years or if she had become a puppet in the end. chen fei grabbed chou yuanceng, who was on the ground, and disappeared in a flash. a few hours later, chen fei and him appeared in apricot fen city. as night fell, chen fei decided to spend the night here before continuing his journey. chen fei did not feel much fatigue himself. the suppressing dragon elephant technique was enough to support this level of travel. however, chou yuanceng could not take it anymore. after all, he was heavily injured and was being carried by chen fei. this kind of bumpy journey was far more uncomfortable than running by himself. in the past, chou yuanceng had always been the one to talk about others like this. he had never thought that one day, he would be treated like this. apricot fen city was still bustling under the night sky. chen fei sat in the restaurant and watched the people coming and going below. the rebellion of the rebel army had lasted for several years, but it still did not calm down. instead, it became more and more intense. apricot fen city was closer to the immortal cloud city, so it was not affected as much. however, it was hard to say how long this peace could last. chou yuanzeng sat silently across from chen fei, and after eating some food obediently, he stopped as if, having lost an arm, he had completely settled down. chen fei picked up the wine cup in his hand and took a sip. suddenly, his expression changed slightly as he looked into the distance. there, chen fei sensed an aura of the aperture tempering realm cultivator. the aura of the aperture tempering realm cultivator was extremely condensed, unlike the aura of an early-stage aperture tempering state cultivator. it should be at the mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator or above. apricot fen city didn¡¯t have a permanent aperture tempering realm cultivator, and independent cultivators rarely set foot here because it was too close to immortal cloud city. in the past, he would either go to the immortal cloud sword sect as a guest elder or stay far away. otherwise, he might offend the immortal cloud sword sect at some point. and now, the situation in the immortal cloud city was so complicated that no independent cultivator would loiter around here out of boredom. the aura at the far end of the street was originally coming towards them. in just a moment, chen fei saw the appearance of that person clearly, and chen fei frowned. hong yuanfeng! chen fei had a deep impression of hong yuanfeng of the immortal cloud sword sect. back then, he was almost sent to the immortal cloud sword sect because of a single sentence from hong yuanfeng. shen dingyan, who was unreasonable and bullied chen fei, was hong yuanfeng¡¯s disciple. chen fei had nowhere to run and killed shen dingyan, which made hong yuanfeng furious. hong yuanfeng did not have any evidence to prove that chen fei had killed shen dingyan. after all, chen fei was only in the bone tempering realm back then, while shen dingyan was already in the marrow tempering realm. no matter what, it was impossible for a disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect at the marrow tempering realm to be killed by a disciple of the primordial sword sect at the bone tempering realm. however, hong yuanfeng still wanted the primordial sword sect to bring chen fei to the immortal cloud sword sect for interrogation. in the end, after a few parties fought, the primordial sword sect gave the immortal cloud sword sect an explanation and let chen fei go to the strange wind realm. after so many years, chen fei never expected to meet hong yuanfeng in apricot fen city. this was the elder of the immortal cloud sword sect who could decide his life and death with a casual sentence. when chen fei saw hong yuanfeng, hong yuanfeng also saw chen fei. hong yuanfeng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. primordial sword sect¡¯s new aperture tempering realm cultivator! hong yuanfeng naturally remembered what happened that year because shen dingyan was his most beloved disciple. it was just that in the end, he was not seen alive, and his corpse was not seen when he died. he had disappeared without a trace. chen fei¡¯s punishment had long been settled. however, he did not expect that a mere bone tempering realm cultivator would actually not die in a place like the mysterious realm and even return alive. as an aperture tempering realm cultivator, hong yuanfeng naturally couldn¡¯t keep targeting a body refining realm disciple. however, he didn¡¯t expect chen fei to grow all the way and break through to the aperture tempering realm in just a few years. such talent made hong yuanfeng suspect that chen fei was the one who killed shen dingyan. even though chen fei was only at the bone refining realm at that time, with his talent, this impossible had become possible. however, this matter had happened too long ago. in the immortal cloud city, hong yuanfeng could not use this matter to make things difficult for them, and the primordial sword sect could not give up on such a talented aperture tempering realm cultivator. however, he did not expect to meet her in apricot fen city today! how about finding an opportunity to kill him? hong yuanfeng narrowed his eyes.. with his cultivation, it was easy for him to kill an aperture tempering realm primary stage cultivator! Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Flickering Light and Shadow chapter 343: flickering light and shadow translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation hong yuanfeng thought for a moment and finally gave up on this idea. this was apricot fen city, which was too close to immortal cloud city. if they fought here, even if they could kill chen fei, the final news would probably be sent back to immortal cloud city. at that time, he would directly sever the relationship between the immortal cloud sword sect and the primordial sword sect unless hong yuanfeng could lure chen fei out of apricot fen city and kill him without anyone knowing. however, this required time, and what hong yuanfeng lacked now was time. he had a mission this time. apricot fen city was only a transit point, and he would leave tomorrow. at the thought of this, hong yuanfeng retracted the killing intent in his eyes. he nodded slightly at chen fei, who was in the restaurant, and then disappeared at the end of the street. chen fei was in the restaurant, his right hand lightly tapping on the table. although hong yuanfeng¡¯s killing intent flashed for a moment, it was still captured by chen fei. as he cultivated the thousand thread technique to higher and higher levels, chen fei¡¯s perception of this subtle feeling also became stronger and stronger. hong yuanfeng was at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, and he cultivated the top legacy technique of the immortal cloud sword sect. in the past, chen fei could not afford to offend such strength. in fact, if the other party insisted on killing him, chen fei would not be able to resist. but now, the situation had completely changed. as time passed, the gap between the two sides would only widen. chou yuanceng looked at hong yuanfeng¡¯s back as he disappeared. his eyes were deep in thought, but chou yuanceng quickly covered his gaze. two hours later, chen fei sat cross-legged in the inn room. the zhongyuan force field pressed down on chen fei¡¯s body. the huge force caused the air to ripple, but this gravity did not have any effect on the surrounding items. chen fei was able to control every bit of power in the zhongyuan sword at his will. this was complete control over his own power. only the power that he controlled truly belonged to him. in his sea of consciousness, as the gravity pressed down on his body, his comprehension of the giant spirit sword kept flashing and then being absorbed by chen fei. after a period of time, the giant spirit sword could be cultivated to the great completion level. at that time, under the smelting of the primordial sword scripture, chen fei¡¯s battle prowess would be able to rise to another level. if he could successfully retrieve the great thunder sword and even find the cultivation techniques of the other layers of the primordial sword scripture, chen fei¡¯s battle prowess could continue to increase. otherwise, chen fei would need to spend time and effort to find other cultivation techniques to make up for the stagnation in his battle strength. or he could only use his cultivation to increase his combat strength, such as breaking through to the late-stage of the aperture tempering realm. however, without the support of a good cultivation technique, even if he broke through to the late-stage of the aperture tempering realm, he wouldn¡¯t have any advantage in the late-stage of the aperture tempering realm. of course, chen fei still had the suppressing dragon elephant technique, but he couldn¡¯t rely solely on it. before chen fei recovered the primordial sword scripture, the high-level combat power of the primordial sword sect was considered quite ordinary among the surrounding sects. after all, whether it was the zhongyuan sword or the giant spirit sword, they could only open up to eighty acupoints. in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, one could open up to a hundred and eight acupoints, and the difference was quite obvious. but now, with the return of first two levels of the primordial sword scripture and the fusion of the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword, they could reach ninety acupoints, making them no longer inferior among the sects around immortal city. of course, it couldn¡¯t be compared to the immortal cloud sword sect and the divine flame sect, but at least it wouldn¡¯t be worse than the previous sects, and it wouldn¡¯t be weaker than the techniques of the guest masters. early the next morning, chen fei left apricot fen city with chou yuanceng and headed towards shang wu city. shang wu city is located next to qinhai city, and there is no need to necessarily pass through qinhai city; they can simply go around it. after several hours, chen fei and chou yuanceng stopped when they saw a huge city in the distance. chou yuanceng also looked ahead in bewilderment. it was not because of anything else, but because there were troops surrounding shang wu city, completely surrounding it. ¡°rebel army?¡± chen fei frowned. ¡°from the flag, it looks like the yashan army.¡± chou yuanceng said in a low voice. ¡°where are they from?¡± chen fei turned to look at chou yuanceng. chen fei had very little contact with the rebel army, other than the one he met in pingyin county. however, the rebel army was not very strong, so they only managed to capture a small county like pingyin county. the dynasty is unstable, and rebel forces are rising. many of these rebel groups are actually formed from mountain bandits, but such rebel groups usually struggle to make a significant impact. most of the time, they either get wiped out or get absorbed by other rebel forces, becoming part of larger rebel armies. ¡°there are rumors that the yashan sect has initiated a rebellion. because yashan sect itself is powerful, it has attracted many people to join. they¡¯ve been rewarding their members with yashan sect¡¯s cultivation techniques and training soldiers according to the sect¡¯s disciples¡¯ methods, and they quickly became a force to be reckoned with.¡± chou yuanceng recalled for a moment and said with uncertainty. after all, it was only hearsay. furthermore, chou yuanceng usually did not care about this. ¡°yashan sect¡­¡± chen fei¡¯s heart skipped a beat. this name sounded familiar. chen fei must have seen it in some information. it seemed that the strongest person in the sect was already at the aperture tempering realm. however, the information did not say what realm he was at. although they were not as powerful as the primordial sword sect, they could still live a carefree life if they stayed in a remote area. they did not expect that they would rebel and attack shang wu city on such a scale. shang wu city was not a small city. compared to qinhai city and apricot fen city, shang wu city had a much stronger defense force. more importantly, not only were the troops stationed in shang wu city strong, but even the generals of the garrison had high cultivation. the yashan army might have been able to execute a beheading operation in other places, but it was impossible in shang wu city. the yashan army didn¡¯t choose the weaker qinhai city, but attacked shang wu city. no one knew what they were planning. the city gate of shang wu city was tightly shut. the two sides were in a stalemate. the yashan army surrounded the city but didn¡¯t attack. they just kept pressuring shang wu city. ¡°is your friend always in shang wu city?¡± chen fei asked. now that the yashan army had surrounded the city, the four gates of shang wu city were heavily guarded. even the other parts of the city wall were patrolled to prevent people from entering or leaving shang wu city. if chen fei wanted to enter shang wu city, he had to climb over the city wall. however, it was also a question whether chou yuanceng¡¯s friend was in shang wu city. shang wu city was surrounded. even if there were aperture tempering realm cultivators inside, they would take the opportunity to escape. with the cultivation of the aperture tempering realm, as long as there were no experts of the same level blocking them, ordinary troops would not be able to stop them. the yashan army¡¯s target was shang wu city, so they would turn a blind eye to the other aperture tempering realm cultivators. there was no need to stop them unless they were on the kill list. ¡°normally, he would be in shang wu city, but now, 1 can¡¯t be sure.¡± chou yuanceng shook his head, not sure. chen fei frowned slightly and looked at the sky. now, he could only enter the city at night. the view during the day was too good. no matter how fast chen fei¡¯s movement technique was, it was easy to see his traces. at that time, they would easily become the focus of attention, whether in the eyes of the yashan army or in the eyes of shang wu city. time passed slowly, and night gradually fell. on the mountain top, chen fei¡¯s eyes slowly opened. the yashan army in the distance had already withdrawn, but there were still many soldiers guarding the important positions outside shang wu city. chen fei turned to look at chou yuanceng. he activated the slaughter spirit technique, and it was as if a sharp blade was cutting through him. chou yuanceng only felt a shock in his heart, and then he suddenly realized that his aura had disappeared. chou yuanceng raised his head to look at chen fei again and found that chen fei¡¯s aura had also disappeared without a trace. chou yuanceng was astonished. he did not expect that there was actually such a cultivation technique. previously, when chen fei suppressed his aura to the early stage of the aperture tempering realm, chou yuanceng did not think too much about it. after all, although it was difficult to suppress one¡¯s aura, there were still some methods and techniques. however, at this moment, he had completely concealed his aura. not only was he concealing his aura, but he was also concealing the aura of others. this was extremely powerful. chou yuanceng had never heard of such a cultivation technique move in all these years. he had never heard of such a move from the primordial sword sect. chen fei took out a half-spirit and injected their auras into it. even with the power of the slaughter spirit technique, it needed something to support it. this was very different from chen fei cutting his aura to the early stage of the aperture tempering realm. moreover, there was a time limit to completely erasing this aura. at most, it would take two hours for the aura to be emitted from the body again. at that time, if he wanted to continue hiding it, he would have to use the slaughter spirit technique to slash out the aura again. ¡°let¡¯s go!¡± chen fei grabbed chou yuanceng¡¯s shoulder, and his body turned into a shadow, disappearing from the spot. the distance of several miles was crossed in the blink of an eye. chen fei and chou yuanceng were like phantoms, not emitting any aura or sound. when he got close, chen fei activated the spirit weapon in his arms and increased his speed further. the spirit weapon was obtained after killing dong xiuzhi in the mystic realm back then. this spiritual weapon was called the shuttle of flying clouds. although it was only a low-grade spiritual weapon, it was extremely powerful. back then, dong xiuzhi, who had average agility, managed to keep up with chen fei and the other two through it. and with chen fei unleashing the shuttle of flying clouds, he could further increase his speed by an additional twenty percent on top of his original capabilities. twenty percent might not seem like much, but that¡¯s because chen fei¡¯s natural agility is already extremely fast. when chen fei completes his cultivation of the soaring heaven technique to perfection, this boost from the shuttle of flying clouds will be reduced further. even so, chen fei was extremely satisfied with it. so, despite it being an item of the divine flame sect, which could bring great danger if exposed carelessly, chen fei still decided to keep it. chou yuanceng could not help but gulp when he felt the extreme speed that chen fei displayed. before this, chou yuanceng had already felt that chen fei¡¯s movement technique was unbelievably fast. in chou yuanceng¡¯s memory, there was no aperture tempering realm middle stage cultivator who could reach chen fei¡¯s speed. now, looking at it again, the speed at which they were travelling was nowhere near chen fei¡¯s maximum speed. his current speed, compared to before, is much faster, increasing by several times at least. whether this speed is chen fei¡¯s ultimate limit, even chou yuanceng couldn¡¯t be certain.. Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Tearing chapter 344: tearing translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation under the cover of night, without alerting anyone, chen fei smoothly scaled the city wall. even the soldiers patrolling back and forth on the wall only felt a gust of wind pass by. upon closer inspection, they noticed nothing unusual. these soldiers didn¡¯t suspect a thing because for someone to cross over their defenses at such speed, they must be a cultivator at the aperture tempering realm. aperture tempering realm cultivators find it extremely difficult to conceal their aura due to the interaction of their acupoints and vital energy. yet, just now, they hadn¡¯t sensed any aperture tempering realm aura. chen fei carried chou yuanceng and landed in a corner. there was no one on the streets of shang wu city. apparently, facing the siege of the yashan army outside, shang wu city had imposed a curfew and no one was allowed to run around at night. ¡°where does your friend live?¡± chen fei turned to look at chou yuanceng. ¡°over there.¡± chou yuanceng had identified his surroundings and pointed to the right. chen fei nodded. his figure moved slightly and disappeared from the spot. in shang wu city, there were still soldiers patrolling back and forth. however, compared to the impenetrable figures on the city wall, the patrols in the city were not as exaggerated. most of the time, these soldiers were maintaining order in the city. with the yashan army surrounding them, if the city was in chaos or if someone was trying to cause trouble, shang wu city would be in trouble. chen fei carried chou yuanceng and continued forward, avoiding the soldiers along the way. in less than ten minutes, chen fei stopped in front of a mansion. chou yuanceng¡¯s friend usually lived here. chen fei raised his head and looked at the manor. the plaque read, zhao manor. the entire mansion was huge, but there was no aura of an aperture tempering realm cultivator in the mansion. the place with the thickest aura of the aperture tempering realm was the city lord¡¯s mansion in the distance. chou yuanceng had also sensed the aura in the mansion. he glanced at chen fei and saw that chen fei was not angry. he let out a sigh of relief in his heart. chen fei carried chou yuanceng and leaped into the mansion. ¡°over there.¡± chou yuanceng hurriedly pointed at a location. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed and landed in the main courtyard. in the zhao mansion, all the family members were present. chen fei could even sense a few of the cultivators at the visceral tempering realm. looking at the situation, the possibility of chou yuanceng¡¯s friend leaving was not high. chen fei brought chou yuanceng to the study room. seeing that the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone in the study room had traces of being used, his expression relaxed slightly. it seemed that this trip had not been a failure. ¡°he might have been summoned by the city lord¡¯s manor. the yashan army is besieging the city, so they will definitely send aperture tempering realm cultivators to discuss. are we going to wait here for him to come back?¡± seeing the situation in the study room, chou yuanceng seemed to be quite happy. his face revealed a relaxed expression as he walked to a chair at the side and sat down. ¡°crack!¡± just as chou yuanceng sat down, a soft and inaudible sound of a mechanism rang out. chen fei turned to look at chou yuanceng, who revealed a smug smile to chen fei. in the next moment, chou yuanceng¡¯s figure and the chair disappeared. a sword light flashed through the air, but it only hit the wall behind the chair, leaving a fine mark. chen fei flashed to the original seat and found that there was an additional hole. as soon as chen fei¡¯s head reached over, countless steel needles as thin as cow hair surged out of the hole. before the steel needles arrived, a fishy and sweet smell had already spread in the surroundings, making people feel drowsy and sleepy. their sea of consciousness was turbid, and even their spiritual wisdom was suppressed. ¡°chi chi chi¡­¡± countless steel needles pierced through the roof of the study and flew into the sky. the power of the needles was extremely strong. even if one was at the aperture tempering realm, they could be injured if they were careless. even with his aperture tempering realm cultivation, it would take some time to expel the poison from his body. ¡°buzz!¡± countless formation patterns lit up around the study. in an instant, a formation rose up and enveloped the entire study. at the same time, an ear-piercing shriek resounded throughout the entire zhao mansion and even the entire shang wu city. shang wu city was already in a sensitive state of vigilance. as soon as the sharp whistle sounded, everyone turned their eyes to the zhao mansion. from the position of the city lord¡¯s mansion, several auras rose and pounced towards the zhao mansion. looking at their auras, there were several aperture tempering realm cultivators, and two of them were at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. in the study, chen fei walked to the hole. at this moment, there were no hidden weapons flying out, but the hole was also sealed by a huge iron plate. with just a glance, chen fei recognized that this iron plate was forged from iron essence. the characteristic of this iron essence was extremely simple, and that was its sturdiness. ordinary aperture tempering realm primary stage cultivators would need at least a few moves to break this iron plate. moreover, the study room was already locked by a formation. this formation was magnificent. all the power contained in it was not used to attack, but to seal. when a formation specialized in one area, it also meant that this ability would reach an extremely strong level. at this moment, the only way to break this formation was to break this iron plate. it would take time, and chou yuanceng had already escaped. the people who were trapped here, apart from being unable to capture chou yuanceng, had to face the aperture tempering realm cultivators who had rushed over from the city lord¡¯s mansion and explain to them what was going on. it was hard to say if the aperture tempering realm cultivators of shang wu city would be willing to listen. ¡°you¡¯re indeed as cunning as a fox.¡± chen fei looked at everything before him and chuckled softly. in the next moment, chen fei¡¯s body swayed slightly and dissipated into vital energy. this wasn¡¯t chen fei¡¯s real body, but his shadow clone. at this moment, chen fei¡¯s real body was standing in a corner of shang wu city. the rat demon in his sleeve jumped onto chen fei¡¯s shoulder. its nose kept trembling, and then it turned into a black light and rushed forward. chen fei¡¯s ears moved slightly. the special characteristic of the wind gathering technique was displayed to the extreme by chen fei. hundreds of meters below shang wu city, chou yuanceng came to a secret chamber through a secret mechanism. this secret chamber was quite large. formation patterns appeared on the walls of the secret chamber, covering everything here. at this moment, in the secret chamber, a figure sat cross-legged in a blood tank filled with blood. traces of vital energy were guided by the formation patterns and slowly injected into this figure, maintaining the figure¡¯s vitality. chou yuanceng looked at the figure and walked to the blood tank. he grabbed the figure¡¯s head and used the most forbidden technique of the blood origin technique, blood spirit possession! the person in the blood tank was chou yuanceng¡¯s best friend. of course, the other party had treated chou yuanceng as his life and death friend. one day, chou yuanceng had sneakily attacked him and refined him into his current appearance before placing him here. this blood origin technique was an extremely pure demonic technique. everything was for the sake of becoming stronger, and everything was for the sake of survival. when he encountered irreversible injuries, there was still a way to seize the body. since that was the case, chou yuanceng naturally had to prepare a path for himself. after all, there were still so many people stronger than him in this world. who knows, something might happen one day. this zhao mansion, his family, the traces of the study, everything was meticulously arranged by chou yuanceng. this was his backup plan. if anything happened, the arrangements here would come in handy. ever since chou yuanceng was defeated by chen fei, he had planned to lure chen fei here. this was the path of retreat he had prepared for himself, a path of survival after death. however, there was one thing that chou yuanceng had not lied about. his best friend had indeed cultivated the great thunder sword. if not for that, chou yuanceng would not have known some information about the great thunder sword. chou yuanceng¡¯s body began to split open, and blood began to gush out, climbing onto the figure in the blood tank. this was the blood spirit possession. it wasn¡¯t just a forceful possession of the mind. the power of the blood within the blood origin technique made it even easier to possess. ¡°all!¡± a low growl was emitted from chou yuanceng¡¯s mouth. possession was an extremely painful matter for both the possessor and the person being possessed. however, the person in the blood tank had already lost his consciousness. he only had physical strength and no spiritual intelligence, so he naturally couldn¡¯t feel any pain. it was very difficult for other cultivation techniques to allow people without spiritual intelligence to continue living. this involved extremely exquisite control methods, but the blood origin technique could. chou yuanceng¡¯s pale face turned into a sinister expression. the blood essence flowing out of his body was the essence of the blood origin technique. this was the true essence of this technique. ¡°bang!¡± suddenly, a muffled sound rang out in the secret chamber, or rather, on the wall of the secret chamber. chou yuanceng was suddenly shocked. he turned to look at the wall, where a crack had appeared. before chou yuanceng could react, another muffled sound rang out. the crack on the wall widened and then shattered. from the hole, two hands reached in. these two hands grabbed the two sides of the wall and began to tear the wall made of iron essence. ¡°kakaka!¡± an ear-piercing sound rang out in the secret chamber. chou yuanceng had watched helplessly as the wall was torn apart by this terrifying force. the iron essence was unable to block an attack that was too strong, but chou yuanceng had never thought that the iron essence would be torn apart by such pure brute force. what kind of terrifying power was this? a huge hole was torn in the wall. chen fei walked in from the outside. when he saw the scene in the secret room, a smile appeared on his face. ¡°how could you come so quickly?¡± chou yuanceng stared at chen fei, his eyes filled with fear and confusion. chou yuanceng had put in a lot of effort to set up the formation in the mansion. even a middle-stage aperture tempering realm expert would be trapped for more than an hour. even if chou yuanceng himself was sealed by such a formation, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to come out for an hour. given the current situation in shang wu city, the aperture tempering realm experts of the city lord mansion would never let chen fei escape easily. chen fei didn¡¯t answer chou yuanceng¡¯s question. after chou yuanceng cultivated the blood origin technique, he had a tyrannical aura. chen fei didn¡¯t believe that such a person would have any good friends. chen fei walked towards the blood tank step by step. chou yuanceng had wanted to move, but he realized that he could no longer move. once the blood spirit possession was activated, he could not do anything else before it succeeded. fifteen minutes was enough, and the time for planning was also sufficient. however, chen fei had appeared. chen fei stood in front of the blood tank and looked at the figure in the blood tank. chen fei could feel the aura of the great thunder sword from him.. Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Sword Return Tower chapter 345: sword return tower translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei had a smile on his face. after confirming that the great thunder sword was real, chen fei¡¯s trip was worth it. chen fei looked around. the secret chamber was not small, so there were many things stored here. in the corner, there was even a wooden box with hundreds of elemental stones piled up. other than elemental stones, there were also some pills. they were all spiritual pills that could be consumed by aperture tempering realm intermediate stage cultivators. chen fei roughly looked at them and found that there were about a dozen of them. other than pills and elemental stones, there were also three inferior-grade spirit weapons placed on the shelf. chen fei took a look. the spirituality contained in the spirit weapon was not high. it had barely reached the level of a low-grade spirit weapon. it should be the spoils of war that chou yuanceng had obtained after killing an aperture tempering realm cultivator. he didn¡¯t need it for the time being, so he decided to leave it here. chen fei¡¯s gaze turned and saw a praying mat and a desk. there were three jade stones on the desk. light swirled around the jade, and a faint vital energy surrounded it. this was a cultivation technique jade scroll. it was somewhat similar to the cultivation technique inheritance stone used in the sect. however, the cultivation technique inheritance stone could record more information. the amount of information that this jade scroll could carry was relatively small. other than these, there were also some spiritual materials in the secret chamber. however, there weren¡¯t many of them, and their value wasn¡¯t high. ¡°spare my life and i¡¯ll tell you everything i know. if you don¡¯t believe me, i can swear an oath!¡± chou yuanceng¡¯s eyes kept rolling. at this moment, his life was hanging by a thread. chou yuanceng didn¡¯t want to die. he wanted to continue living. chen fei did not respond to chou yuanceng. he waved his right hand gently, and the three jade scrolls on the table fell into chen fei¡¯s hand. he activated the mirror image technique of the godslayer sword, and chen fei separated a part of his mental consciousness to probe into the jade scrolls. if there were any issues with the jade scrolls, this reflected mental consciousness could be discarded directly without affecting chen fei¡¯s core mental consciousness. in less than a few breaths, chen fei¡¯s face revealed joy. these three jade scrolls recorded three cultivation techniques respectively. one was the blood origin technique that chou yuanceng had cultivated himself. he had yet to fully read it. with just a few glances, chen fei could feel the tyrannical intent within the cultivation technique. this cultivation method was indeed very powerful. it could actually open up a total of 104 acupoints. it was already not inferior to some of the top inheritances of the immortal cloud sword sect. the various techniques contained in the cultivation technique were also exquisite and peerless. with such a cultivation technique, one could actually establish a sect, and the strength of this sect would expand at a very fast speed. it was because the blood origin technique had very little reliance on external objects before the aperture tempering realm. only after reaching the aperture tempering realm did it require resources similar to other cultivators. however, the blood origin technique had a huge drawback. from the aperture tempering realm onwards, one¡¯s temperament would become more and more eccentric and violent. naturally, he would do so when he was in the body refining realm. however, if he was more determined, he could still endure it. however, at the aperture tempering realm, it wasn¡¯t a problem that could be solved by one person¡¯s willpower. this was a cultivation technique that could change a person from the source of the mind. as long as one cultivated, there was no way to reverse the situation. unless the cultivator¡¯s mental strength far exceeded the cultivation of the blood origin technique and had a powerful mental cultivation technique to guard the sea of consciousness, only then could they suppress this kind of mutation. without a doubt, this was very difficult. the sect that created the blood origin technique back then might have been destroyed because of this. after all, when the entire sect had abnormal personalities, it was easy to invite death. unless one¡¯s strength was always the number one in the world, there would always be trouble. chen fei naturally would not cultivate such a cultivation technique. although he had the suppressing dragon elephant to guard his mind, it was pointless to keep a time bomb in his body and worry that it would explode at any time. furthermore, the blood origin technique wasn¡¯t completely recorded in the jade scroll. there should be some key points that chou yuanceng had deleted. if an ordinary person were to cultivate rashly, their blood would probably flow backwards and they would die before they even reached the visceral tempering stage. clearly, chou yuanceng was extremely concerned about this cultivation technique. even in this most secretive and concealed place, he didn¡¯t have the habit of keeping the complete cultivation technique intact. the second jade scroll recorded a movement technique at the aperture tempering realm. however, it was much weaker than the soaring fleaven technique, so it wasn¡¯t of much use to chen fei. chen fei only glanced at it and then directly ignored it. his gaze was mainly focused on the third jade scroll. because this jade scroll recorded the great thunder sword! the sequence of opening the 85 acupoints was flawless. the only thing missing is some accompanying techniques, which are not recorded in the jade scroll. however, this is not a problem because in the primordial sword sect, the techniques of the great thunder sword are preserved. what¡¯s lacking in the primordial sword sect¡¯s great thunder sword are the sequences and methods for opening acupoints. combining these two elements completes the full great thunder sword technique. this was also the true reason why chen fei¡¯s face revealed a look of joy. ¡°where did he get this great thunder sword?¡± chen fei held the jade scroll and looked at chou yuanceng. at the same time, he glanced at the person in the blood tank. this was a method of forcefully dispersing one¡¯s mind and destroying one¡¯s spiritual intelligence, while at the same time preserving the vitality and liveliness of one¡¯s body. this was an extremely painful thing that others could not imagine. this person had treated chou yuanceng as a good friend and was even willing to share the secret of the great thunder sword, but in the end, he ended up like this. how lamentable! from this, it could be seen how twisted the minds of those who cultivated the blood origin technique were. perhaps in these people¡¯s hearts, everything in the world could be killed and refined. the only thing restricting them was those who were stronger than them. ¡°i can tell you, but you can¡¯t kill me!¡± chou yuanceng stared at chen fei and said. ¡°do you believe me when i say i won¡¯t kill you?¡± chen fei laughed softly. chou yuanceng was as cunning as a fox. he had never thought of giving up even when he was injured. he even defeated chen fei in shang wu city. if chen fei hadn¡¯t been on guard against chou yuanceng, he would have been locked in the study room of the zhao mansion, surrounded by the aperture tempering realm cultivators of shang wu city. ¡°i swear to you, and you swear to me as well, and i will tell you everything!¡± chou yuanceng said in a deep voice. ¡°you don¡¯t have any bargaining chips to negotiate these conditions with me!¡± as the sound of chen fei¡¯s voice faded, he raised his right hand. a sword light flashed, and chou yuanceng¡¯s remaining arm exploded. the link between chou yuanceng and the person in the blood tank was severed. ¡°all!¡± chou yuanceng cried out in shock. the blood spirit possession was violently interrupted, and all the blood in his body began to flow backwards. an unimaginable pain spread through chou yuanceng¡¯s body. chou yuanceng had a much higher tolerance for pain than most cultivators. after all, every half a year, the blood origin technique would cause the blood in his body to boil, accompanied by intense pain. thus, when chen fei pierced chou yuanceng¡¯s acupoints and shattered his arm, chou yuanceng¡¯s roar was more of a disguise to numb chen fei¡¯s vigilance. only in this way could he increase the possibility of success in his escape in shang wu city. however, now that the blood spirit possession had been interrupted, the tearing of his body, mind, and intelligence was truly unimaginable. in chou yuanceng¡¯s mind, he suddenly thought of his best friend. back then, when he had refined him into this state, he seemed to have heard this heart-wrenching cry. however, at that time, chou yuanceng saw the success of this backup plan that he had prepared. he only felt satisfied in his heart. as for the rest, chou yuanceng had never cared about them! the scene was so similar. karma? ¡°this state of yours will last for two hours.¡± chen fei looked at chou yuanceng and said. ¡°kill me, kill me!¡± exclaimed chou yuanceng, his eyes bloodshot, as he screamed at chen fei. ¡°your spiritual wisdom, if you want to hide it within this blood tank, you have two choices: either 1 kill you, or you need a natural transfer that takes 15 minutes.¡± chen fei gazed at the writhing chou yuanceng on the ground and calmly said, ¡°if i kill you, your spiritual wisdom should suffer some damage and require a longer time to recover. but if you choose the natural transfer, there will be some noticeable signs, and you¡¯re worried about me finding out?¡± chou yuanceng, who had been in agonizing screams, suddenly stopped, looking at chen fei in disbelief. his eyes were filled with fear. had his last resort been discovered too? the function of this blood tank wasn¡¯t just to maintain the vitality of the person inside; in critical moments, it could also be used to store chou yuanceng¡¯s spiritual wisdom. it was a choice for the worst-case scenario, but compared to death, it offered at least a glimmer of hope. however, this glimmer of hope was now forcefully torn apart by chen fei, leaving no trace of the survival instinct that chou yuanceng had held onto. in moments of intense survival, people could forget a lot of pain because they had hope ahead. but right now, with no hope in sight, the physical pain seemed to return a thousandfold, nearly engulfing chou yuanceng. ¡°sword return tower. 1 got this cultivation technique from sword return tower!¡± chou yuanceng cried out in despair. right now, he only wanted to die. ¡°sword return tower?¡± chen fei frowned slightly. he had heard of this sect before, but how could the great thunder sword be involved with this sect? ¡°tsk!¡± he waved the qianyuan sword, and a black sword light swept across. chou yuanceng¡¯s cries stopped abruptly, and his body trembled slightly before turning into ashes. it wasn¡¯t just chou yuanceng. the blood tank and the person inside it had all turned to dust. a few wisps of spiritual essence floated out and were guided into the qianyuan sword by chen fei. the body of the qianyuan sword flashed slightly, and its spiritual fluctuation seemed to reveal a trace of joy. chen fei summoned the wooden cabinet in the space grid and packed everything in the secret chamber into the wooden cabinet. chou yuanceng was quite wealthy. after all, the aperture tempering realm required him to constantly purchase resources to cultivate. it was not easy to save elemental stones and pills. for example, chen fei had basically consumed all the pills he had. it was also because of the uniqueness of the interface that chen fei had specially saved a portion of elemental stones and placed them in the interface. after packing up all the valuable things in the secret chamber, chen fei looked around. after confirming that he had not missed anything, his figure flashed and disappeared from where he was. one great thunder sword was not enough.. chen fei needed to find out what was going on with the sword return tower and how it had the inheritance of the great thunderous sword technique! Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Slap in the Face chapter 346: slap in the face translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in the zhao mansion of shang wu city, all the aperture tempering realm cultivators were gathered here. they looked at the formation in the study room, but there was no one inside. the rest of the zhao family members stood at the side in fear. they did not know what had happened. some of their families were even crying in fear. chou yuanceng would never tell his family about the backup plan he had prepared. in chou yuanceng¡¯s heart, other than himself, everything else could be used. the only difference was how much value he could make use of it and how much effort he needed to put in. chen fei appeared in a corner of the city and looked at the zhao mansion from afar. at this moment, the auras of cultivators in the aperture tempering realm were mixed together there, and the city¡¯s guards had completely surrounded the area. if chen fei were truly trapped inside, it would be difficult for him to leave unless he fought his way out. however, this method of escape seemed worthless, as it would be playing right into chou yuanceng¡¯s hands. chen fei sensed his surroundings and did not find anything unusual. his figure turned into a phantom and rushed towards the city wall. the city wall had increased its patrol intensity, indicating that shang wu city was wary of the possibility that the zhao residence was a diversion, and they didn¡¯t want to be taken advantage of by the yashan army outside the city. chen fei activated the shuttle of flying clouds in his arms, and his speed increased by a notch. without chou yuanceng to drag him down, chen fei¡¯s movements became even more agile and natural. under the wind gathering technique, even the sound of the wind was restrained by chen fei. this time, the guards on the city wall did not even notice anything strange as chen fei had already landed outside the city. a moment later, chen fei returned to the top of the mountain. however, just as he approached, chen fei¡¯s figure stopped. looking at the surroundings of the mountain, chen fei frowned slightly. ¡°yashan army?¡± chen fei whispered. even though there was no one around, chen fei could still sense something strange with his senses. ¡°good eyesight. we hid like this, but you still saw through us.¡± a hearty laugh rang out. liang zhongpu walked out slowly, holding chen fei¡¯s half-spirit weapon in his hand. there were two people following behind him, sizing up chen fei from head to toe. ¡°i have no intention of getting involved in the matter between you and shang wu city. i¡¯m here to deal with my personal matters.¡± chen fei looked at the three of them. liang zhongpu was at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. he wore a green robe and looked elegant. however, the light that flashed in his eyes from time to time showed that he was not as gentle as he looked. the other two, a man and a woman, were both at the early stage of the aperture tempering realm. the older man was xu yanxin, liang zhongpu¡¯s junior brother. the other female cultivator was called liang ruolan. she looked young and her aura was agile. she should have just broken through to the aperture tempering realm less than a year ago and was still consolidating her cultivation. ¡°in the middle of the night, sneaking around, and entering shang wu city without notice. do you think it¡¯s enough to claim you had no intention of getting involved?¡± xu yanxin stared at chen fei, his hostility evident in his eyes, not bothering to conceal it. if it weren¡¯t for liang zhongpu being present, xu yanxin might have already rushed up to subdue chen fei. ¡°no need for such aggression,¡± liang zhongpu waved his hand, looked at chen fei, and smiled, saying, ¡°could you please clarify your identity first? with both armies at war, your sudden late-night entry and exit from shang wu city raise suspicions.¡± ¡°he¡¯s just a rural independent cultivator.¡± chen fei shook his head slightly and looked at the half-spirit weapon in liang zhongpu¡¯s hand. ¡°can you return it to me? 1 will leave shang wu city immediately.¡± ¡°coming and going as you please, what kind of place do you think this is?¡± xu yanxin shouted. chen fei furrowed his brows and turned to look at xu yanxin, his expression gradually turning cold. chen fei simply didn¡¯t want to do meaningless things, but that didn¡¯t mean he would allow others to act this way in front of him. as xu yanxin saw chen fei turning his gaze towards him, he was about to continue speaking. however, for some reason, after meeting chen fei¡¯s eyes, he suddenly felt a chill creeping up on him. this chill came out of nowhere, but xu yanxin felt that if he said one more word, he might have to face a terrifying disaster. it was possible that he would die! however, the person in front of him was only at the early-stage of the aperture refinement realm, the same cultivation level as him. moreover, he looked so young. perhaps the acupoints he opened were not as good as his. how could there be a disaster? how could he die? moreover, liang zhongpu was still beside him, and there was also liang ruolan who had just broken through. their strength should have far surpassed chen fei¡¯s. liang ruolan looked at xu yanxin strangely. xu yanxin was famous for having a bad temper in the yashan sect. why did he stop after saying two sentences today? this was not like xu yanxin¡¯s temper. liang ruolan looked at chen fei. he was quite handsome and had reached the early stage of the aperture tempering realm at such a young age. how could such a person be a rural independent cultivator? chen fei saw that xu yanxin did not say anything else and turned to look at liang zhongpu. liang zhongpu and chen fei looked at each other and felt a wave of pressure. liang zhongpu was surprised. to be able to make him feel pressure with just a gaze, the person in front of him was definitely not a simple aperture tempering realm primary stage cultivator. however, no matter how liang zhongpu looked at him, he could only feel that chen fei¡¯s cultivation was only at this level. liang zhongpu hesitated for a moment. he loosened his right hand slightly and the half-spirit weapon in his hand flew towards chen fei. chen fei caught the half-spirit weapon and glanced at the three of them. his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot. seeing chen fei leave, liang zhongpu felt a slight sense of relief. he hadn¡¯t realized it just now, but now he found that at some point, a tremendous pressure had been weighing on his heart. only when chen fei disappeared did this pressure slowly dissipate. liang zhongpu turned his head to look at xu yanxin, only to discover that xu yanxin¡¯s face had turned extremely pale and his eyes were bloodshot. liang ruolan, who did not seem to be acting strangely, noticed that something was wrong with the two of them, especially xu yanxin. at this moment, it was as if he was seriously injured, but clearly, nothing had happened just now. ¡°what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± liang zhongpu looked at xu yanxin and asked with a frown. ¡°my core soul was pierced!¡± xu yanxin looked at liang zhongpu and said with a wry smile. although it wasn¡¯t very severe, he would still need some time to recover. during the moment when he made eye contact with chen fei just now, he felt palpitations, indicating that his core soul had been injured. however, it was only after chen fei left that xu yanxin realized the true horror of the situation. liang zhongpu narrowed his eyes slightly. was it possible that chen fei had directly injured xu yanxin¡¯s core soul with just that one look? when the four of them were probing each other¡¯s core souls just now, trying to silently injure xu yanxin¡¯s core soul in this situation required an incredible level of skill and finesse. liang zhongpu could potentially harm xu yanxin¡¯s core soul, but doing it silently and without anyone noticing was a whole different level. liang ruolan widened her eyes slightly and couldn¡¯t help but look towards the spot where chen fei had disappeared. who was this person? if a conflict had really occurred just now, were the three of them in real danger? the other party clearly looked younger than him. a dozen miles away, chen fei stopped and looked around. he identified the direction and rushed towards qinhai city. just now, he had only given xu yanxin a small punishment. if the other party had continued to press on, chen fei might have drawn his sword. in the yashan army, there were definitely more than three people at the aperture tempering realm. however, as long as they dealt with the situation quickly enough, chen fei could escape unscathed. even if the other yashan army came too quickly, chen fei would be able to kill xu yanxin before leaving. under the night sky, the wind howled in the wilderness. chen fei¡¯s reason for heading to qinhai city was very simple. he needed to gather information. although chen fei had heard a few words about sword return tower from others, he did not know the exact situation. he did not even know which city the other party was in. now that shang wu city was at war, it was not convenient for them to gather information. naturally, it was more convenient to go to the nearest qinhai city. when the time came, chen fei would need to purchase a map. shang wu city was already the farthest place chen fei had traveled to. any further, and he would start to lose his way. in such situations, the safest option was to follow a caravan. although caravans had become scarce nowadays, those that remained were extremely powerful. these caravans traveled far and wide, and they were well aware of many dangerous areas, allowing them to avoid them in a timely manner. however, following the caravan was too slow for chen fei. in less than two hours, chen fei saw a city appear in the distance. it was qinhai city. chen fei¡¯s figure turned into a phantom as he directly jumped over the city wall and entered the city. perhaps it was because of the war in shang wu city, but qinhai city had received the news that there were more soldiers patrolling on the city wall than before. however, with the strength of the soldiers and generals that qinhai city had displayed, if the yashan army attacked qinhai city, then qinhai city would not have much strength to resist. this was because there was not a single aperture tempering realm cultivator in qinhai city. as long as the yashan army executed the beheading tactic, it would be enough to cause chaos in qinhai city. then, the yashan army¡¯s aperture tempering realm cultivators would open the city gates, allowing the yashan army soldiers to march in and easily occupy qinhai city. in this world, the influence of high-level cultivators on war was fatal. as long as an aperture tempering cultivator wasn¡¯t forced into a corner, he could easily kill a body refining realm cultivator. unless they used a formation to trap an aperture refinement realm cultivator and then employed a strategy of overwhelming numbers, only then could they hope to kill them on the spot. however, because they knew about formations, most aperture tempering realm cultivators would not charge into the army because it was easy to fail. at the combined aperture tempering realm, these powerful individuals could even stand in mid-air, rendering many body refining realm cultivators ineffective since they couldn¡¯t even get close. as for arrows, unless they were shot by aperture tempering realm experts, they wouldn¡¯t even be able to get close to combined aperture tempering realm experts. the reason why there were so many rebels in this dynasty that could not be eliminated was because there were many experts among them who acted as backup. the reason why the immortal cloud city was able to maintain stability was because there were combined aperture tempering realm experts there. the next morning, chen fei appeared in front of the ruan family. the ruan family guard looked at chen fei and felt that he looked familiar. in the next moment, the guard¡¯s eyes widened. because he had met chen fei two years ago! a moment later, the entire ruan family was in an uproar. all the influential people in the ruan family hurriedly appeared in the hall. they looked at chen fei, who had taken the throne, and did not even dare to breathe loudly.. Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Bitter Cold chapter 347: bitter cold translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation after nearly three years, chen fei had once again come to the ruan family in qinhai city. many people in the ruan family were already showing signs of aging. after all, three years was not a short period of time for anyone. only someone like chen fei, who had reached the aperture tempering realm and had a lifespan of 200, had no traces of time on his face. ¡°senior chen.¡± ruan qiaojun looked at chen fei with a smile on her face. after three years of not seeing her, ruan qiaojun¡¯s youth had faded, and she now had the heroic spirit of someone in power. ruan donglai stood at the back. it wasn¡¯t that ruan donglai hadn¡¯t thought of seizing power in the past few years. after all, the ruan family¡¯s business was so large and involved so many interests. if he could control it, the benefits that would fall into his hands would increase exponentially. but in the end, ruan donglai did not dare to do so. the reason was simple. it was because of chen fei, an aperture tempering realm expert. ruan donglai wasn¡¯t sure what kind of relationship ruan qiaojun had with chen fei. he also didn¡¯t know when chen fei would return to the ruan residence. if chen fei saw the change in the head of the ruan family, would he be furious? the ruan family was a big family in qinhai city, but when faced with the anger of an aperture tempering realm cultivator, they had very little room to resist. ruan donglai could naturally suck up to another aperture tempering realm to fight against chen fei, but relationships with aperture tempering realms weren¡¯t that easy. most importantly, the aperture tempering realm that he fawned over didn¡¯t usually live in qinhai city. at that time, chen fei would directly kill him with a sword, and he would not be able to resist anything. taking a risk could be life-threatening. ruan donglai eventually suppressed this tempting idea and obediently became the assistant of the ruan family. in the middle of the hall, chu wennian and chu lan looked at chen fei. in the past three years, their status in the ruan family had risen rapidly because of ruan qiaojun. chu wennian¡¯s hair had already turned white, while chu lan¡¯s appearance had become gentler. at this moment, there was still a glimmer of light in her eyes as she looked at chen fei. ¡°i came here today with a request.¡± chen fei looked at ruan qiaojun and smiled. rather than gathering information in qinhai city, it would be better to let the ruan family handle this matter. in qinhai city, the ruan family knew more about the situation, which could save chen fei a lot of trouble. in less than two hours, a stack of documents was placed in front of chen fei. chen fei carefully read through every page of the information. after a moment, chen fei closed his eyes and tapped his fingers on the table. sword return tower was located in west cloud city, about 2,000 miles away from here. there were seven aperture tempering realm cultivators in the sect. the highest cultivation was at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, and there were two of them. this information was from five years ago. in recent years, because of the rebel army, the transmission of information between the cities was not as smooth as before. in five years, it was possible that things would remain the same, but it was also possible that great changes would occur. this was something that chen fei could only confirm after he arrived at west cloud city. chen fei had been wondering how the sword return tower had obtained the great thunder sword¡¯s inheritance. more importantly, did the sword return tower have other inheritances of the primordial sword sect? for example, the primordial sword scripture! there was also a map in the information sent by the ruan family. there were all kinds of markings on the map, and several forbidden areas were specially pointed out. such a map was not cheap and could prevent chen fei from falling into unnecessary danger. of course, if one was strong enough, these so-called forbidden areas might be opportunities. chen fei did not plan to explore these forbidden areas for the time being. he first went to the sword return tower to ask about the situation. if he could find a few more complete inheritances, it would be of the greatest help to chen fei. ¡°knock, knock, knock!¡± there was a knock on the door. chu lan came in with some refreshments and carefully placed them on the table. ¡°big brother chen, this is the pastry that was freshly picked this morning.¡± chu lan stood at the side and whispered to chen fei. ¡°thank you.¡± chen fei looked at chu lan and couldn¡¯t help but smile. this scene reminded chen fei of the time when he was in the caravan. chu lan would heat up delicious food and specially bring it over for chen fei. of course, at that time, chu wennian was also on guard against chen fei as if he was a thief. he was afraid that chen fei would cheat his precious granddaughter away. after all, the cultivation that chen fei had displayed at that time was only in the simple bone tempering realm. the bone tempering realm was naturally not considered bad, but chen fei¡¯s bone tempering realm at that age was not considered outstanding. moreover, at that time, the real situation was that they were avoiding possible pursuit. chu wennian didn¡¯t want chen fei, the young man he met on the road, to be involved in this matter. those in the bone tempering realm did not even have the strength to resist. chen fei picked up the honey flower cake and took a bite. a fragrance spread between his lips and teeth. the taste was indeed very good. it was fresh and exquisitely made, making one¡¯s appetite increase. when chu lan saw chen fei eat the honey flower cake, her face could not help but reveal a happy smile. ¡°have you encountered any difficulties recently?¡± chen fei took a sip of tea and looked at chu lan. h no, grandpa and 1 have been living very well these past few years.¡± chu lan shook her head. ruan qiaojun was the head of the household, so she naturally wouldn¡¯t treat chu wennian and chu lan unfairly. these two people had experienced life and death together. moreover, the ruan family had been thriving under ruan qiaojun¡¯s leadership for the past few years. the more money she had, the more she would share it with the family. everyone supported ruan qiaojun more and more. ¡°this is for you. you and your grandfather can take it.¡± chen fei thought for a moment and a porcelain bottle appeared in his hand. there were some pills inside. he had taken them from chou yuanceng¡¯s secret chamber. chou yuanceng had stored things that were beneficial to his cultivation in the secret chamber. however, there were also some pills that were considered junk for the aperture tempering realm middle stage. these pills were useless to aperture tempering realm cultivators, but to body refining realm cultivators, they were rare treasures. after all, chou yuanceng had not thrown them away as trash, which proved their value. ¡°all?¡± chu lan looked at the porcelain bottle and was stunned for a moment. just as she was about to refuse, chen fei stuffed it into her palm. ¡°i still have some things to do, so i won¡¯t be staying here for long. i¡¯ll be leaving in a while.¡± chen fei said with a smile. ¡°aren¡¯t you going to stay for a few more days?¡± chu lan was really stunned. she felt disappointed and her good mood from before disappeared. ¡°maybe in the future.¡± chen fei said softly. however, if these words were to spread, chen fei did not know if he would come to qinhai city again in the future. an hour later, chen fei left qinhai city and rushed in the direction of west cloud city. the ruan family had wanted to send a carriage to send chen fei to west cloud city. however, with the speed of the carriage, it would take more than ten days to cover the distance of more than a thousand miles. as such, it was better for chen fei to travel light. according to chen fei¡¯s current speed, even if he didn¡¯t go all out, he could still reach west cloud city the next day by just maintaining his normal speed and resting at night. several hours passed in the blink of an eye. along the way, chen fei met several merchant groups. there was even a merchant group that was fighting with the mountain bandits. the mountain bandits were not weak, but the caravan was clearly stronger. in such a situation, the caravans that still dared to run around were all very strong. otherwise, they would be swallowed up by others in minutes. under the night sky, a bonfire rose in a dense forest. chen fei sat cross-legged. the flames danced, illuminating chen fei¡¯s face. chen fei was checking the jade scroll of the great thunder sword in his hand. after a moment, chen fei put the jade scroll away again. the current chen fei was still unable to cultivate the great thunder sword, because only the first two levels of the primordial sword scripture were intact, and the third level was incomplete. if chen fei were to cultivate the great thunder sword now, without the mediation of the primordial sword scripture, his elemental energy would clash with each other. at that time, chen fei¡¯s strength would decrease, and his acupoints might be damaged. the gains would not make up for the losses. ¡°if i can refine the great thunder sword, the number of acupoints opened by the three cultivation techniques will reach exactly 100.¡± a thought flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. a cultivation technique that could open 100 acupoints was already an extremely rare existence in the aperture tempering realm. moreover, the three cultivation techniques complemented each other, and the power of the moves displayed would also be extremely powerful. if the primordial sword sect had such an inheritance, their strength would definitely increase by a lot. now, he didn¡¯t know if there was any inheritance of the primordial sword scripture in the sword return tower. the night wind whistled and was bone-chilling. however, it did not have much of an effect on chen fei. chen fei stood up and began to cultivate the slaughter spirit technique. slash! chen fei used his hand as a sword. his hands turned into shadows and began to slash forward. if anyone else saw this cultivation method, they would be confused. after all, it was useless to the aperture tempering realm. however, there was no one else here at the moment. only the moonlight in the sky accompanied him. as chen fei kept slashing, his comprehension of the slaughter spirit technique kept appearing in his mind. the profundity of the slaughter spirit technique, this move, chen fei had long experienced it deeply in recent days. thus, chen fei had to practice the slaughter spirit technique every day. it had been more than three months since he had perfected the slaughter spirit technique. in the past three months, chen fei had been cultivating diligently, and his proficiency in the slaughter spirit technique had been rising continuously. especially recently, as his realm was constantly approaching perfection, the frequency of chen fei¡¯s cultivation had also become more frequent. chen fei wanted to see if there would be any other changes after cultivating this spirit slaughtering art to great completion. time slowly passed, and the moon in the sky was covered by clouds. the forest was dark, and only a ball of fire was rising. a cold aura had unknowingly appeared in the surroundings. it was as if there was a gaze spying on chen fei from afar. chen fei¡¯s arms, which were constantly slashing, suddenly paused slightly. countless comprehensions of the slaughter spirit technique collided in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. in the next moment, chen fei¡¯s right arm, which had been frozen, slashed forward with a solemn expression. with this slash, the comprehension that filled chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness suddenly paused. then, it instantly rotated and turned into the last brick that hit chen fei¡¯s mind. slaughter spirit technique, great completion! a biting cold aura rippled from chen fei¡¯s body, turning into ripples that spread out. in his sea of consciousness, the mirror image technique of the godslayer sword flickered slightly. at this moment, with the completion of the slaughter spirit technique, countless inspirations surged out from his mind. in the next moment, a sword intent flashed past and entered the depths of the forest.. Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: Hiding chapter 348: hiding translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation a strange sobbing sound seemed to start but quickly faded away. threads of spiritual essence drifted from afar, falling into chen fei¡¯s hands. there seemed to be something sinister lurking, but it was immediately cut down by chen fei¡¯s godslayer sword. this strange creature probably lacked intelligence; it simply followed its instincts, drawn by chen fei¡¯s vitality. however, before it could react, it was killed. the slaughter spirit technique of the great completion realm was directly attached to the godslayer sword, increasing its power by another level. originally, the slaughter spirit technique could only improve elemental energy moves and could not have any effect on the core soul skills. now that he had completed the great completion, chen fei was pleasantly surprised. the mirror image godslayer sword was formed by chen fei combining two cultivation techniques, the godslayer sword and the mirro image technique. the original version of the godslayer sword was very powerful, but it could damage 800 of its own and kill 1,000 enemies. it could even damage 1,000 of its own and kill 800 enemies. after being fused and modified by chen fei, its power decreased, but all the hidden dangers were also removed. however, it was undeniable that the mirror image godslayer sword no longer possessed such strong offensive power. at most, it was used by chen fei as a supplementary move. now, with the addition of the perfected slaughter spirit technique, the power of the mirror image godslayer sword had increased. it more or less had the elegance of the original version of the godslayer sword. earlier outside shang wu city, chen fei had used the mirror image godslayer sword to pierce xu yanxin¡¯s core soul. if this happened again today, xu yanxin¡¯s core soul would not be pierced, but would be melted into a cave. this kind of injury could not be resolved by simply resting for a period of time. chen fei revealed a smile and sat down cross-legged again. the zhongyuan force field pressed down on his body, and the comprehension of the giant spirit sword appeared in his sea of consciousness. even though he had gained something tonight, chen fei still chose to continue cultivating. only by using every minute of time to work hard to improve his cultivation and combat strength would he not regret it when he encountered danger. he regretted not making himself stronger and not working hard enough. the night gradually dissipated, and the sun slowly rose above the mountain. chen fei opened his eyes, and his figure turned into a shadow as he continued to rush in the direction of west cloud city. two hours later, a huge city appeared before chen fei¡¯s eyes. compared to qinhai city and shang wu city, west cloud city was undoubtedly more magnificent. chen fei thought for a moment and activated the slaughter spirit technique. it turned into a sharp blade that slashed at chen fei¡¯s body. chen fei¡¯s aura suddenly decreased, and he went from the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm to the body refining realm. there were many aperture tempering realm cultivators in west cloud city. if chen fei entered the city with his aperture tempering realm cultivation, it would be equivalent to exposing himself to the eyes of other aperture tempering realm cultivators. sword return tower was like a local tyrant in west cloud city. its mountain gate was only a dozen miles away from west cloud city. there must be some aperture tempering realm cultivators from sword return tower active in west cloud city. it was better to keep a low profile before he found out the exact situation of the sword return tower. chen fei headed towards the city gate at the speed that a body refining realm cultivator should have. a moment later, chen fei entered west cloud city. as soon as he entered the city, chen fei sensed the aura of some aperture tempering realm cultivators. he avoided those places and found an inn to enter. ¡°sir, do you want to wait for the queue or stay in the inn?¡± chen fei had just crossed the threshold when the inn¡¯s waiter came up to him and greeted him warmly. ¡°arrange for a guest room and a few of your signature dishes.¡± chen fei said casually, then walked to a table and sat down. ¡°alright, please wait a moment.¡± the inn¡¯s staff responded and turned around to make arrangements. chen fei sat on a chair and swept his eyes around, taking in the scene in the inn. most of them were ordinary people, but there were also a few young cultivators among them. chen fei remained silent as he listened to the discussions of the people around him. a moment later, chen fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly, and there was a hint of surprise in his eyes. these two days were actually when the sword return tower was recruiting disciples. no wonder chen fei saw many cultivators bringing along some young children on the streets just now. clearly, these children all wanted to join the sword return tower. although sword return tower didn¡¯t have any combined aperture tempering realm experts, it had at least aperture tempering realm cultivators. the sword return tower had been established for many years and had a complete cultivation method inheritance. as long as there was a choice, no one was willing to be an independent cultivator. independent cultivators had to rely on themselves for everything, including finding cultivation techniques. as long as one entered a sect and passed the aptitude test, they only needed to cultivate step by step and they would be rewarded with cultivation techniques. compared to independent cultivators, it was undoubtedly much easier. in addition to the teenagers, sword return tower also accepted cultivators who sought apprenticeship, as long as they were under the age of twenty and had decent talent, they could join the sword return tower. chen fei¡¯s table was soon filled with dishes, and he picked up his chopsticks to take a few bites. surprisingly, the taste was quite good, and various thoughts swirled in his mind. after a stick of incense had burned down, chen fei left the inn. as noon approached, he returned to the inn. in the guest room, chen fei frowned. after walking around west cloud city a few times, chen fei had obtained quite a bit of information. one of them was about the exact strength of sword return tower. there¡¯re two late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators! chen fei had obtained information about the sword return tower five years ago. at that time, there were only two middle-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators. now, five years had passed, and these two middle-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators had both broken through to late-stage aperture tempering realm. before coming to west cloud city, chen fei had made one of his plans, which was that if things couldn¡¯t be done, he would fight head-on and forcefully flatten the entire sword return tower to retrieve the secret manual. however, these two late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators were indeed beyond chen fei¡¯s expectations. no matter how confident chen fei was, he didn¡¯t think that he could take on two late-stage aperture tempering realm experts. forcing his way in wouldn¡¯t work, and chen fei knew that trying to reason with sword return tower would be a joke. sword return tower wouldn¡¯t pay any attention to him. even if the primordial sword sect were to intervene, sword return tower had its own confidence now. both sides had two late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators. the number of aperture tempering realm cultivators in the primordial sword sect was higher than the sword return tower, but they were evenly matched in terms of high-end combat power. without a significant advantage, a conflict between them would likely turn into a protracted battle of attrition. even if the primordial sword sect were to eliminate sword return tower, they would suffer significant losses themselves. most importantly, the two sides were thousands of miles apart, so it was impossible for the primordial sword sect to send troops to encircle and annihilate the sword return tower. with such a long distance and the current situation in immortal cloud city, the primordial sword sect would at most send one aperture tempering realm late-stage elder. a late-stage aperture tempering realm elder was no threat to the sword return tower. in fact, if sword return tower were more audacious, they could even consider keeping the primordial sword sect¡¯s late-stage aperture tempering realm elder permanently in west cloud city. this would potentially allow them to access the hidden primordial sword sect¡¯s cultivation legacies stored in secret. ¡°the growth of sword return tower¡¯s strength might be related to the sudden appearance of primordial sword technique.¡± chen fei stood in front of the window and looked at the people outside. chen fei had two options now. he could either return to the primordial sword sect and inform qu qingsheng of the situation here. or chen fei would be reckless to the end and settle it here alone. after returning to the sect, with the current strength of the sect and the situation around it, it would be very difficult for the sect to resolve this matter. if chen fei stayed here, he would definitely not be able to push them away forcefully, so he could only act quietly. ¡°should 1 give it a try to join sword return tower as a disciple?¡± a thought suddenly appeared in chen fei¡¯s mind, and this thought quickly occupied all of chen fei¡¯s attention. becoming an apprentice without revealing his true cultivation level would be challenging. given his status as a guest and the lack of an intermediary guarantor, sword return tower would closely monitor him during the initial stages. his only option was to enter sword return tower as a disciple. in the dark, he might find what he was looking for! to enter as a disciple, chen fei had to suppress his cultivation level. in the past, he wouldn¡¯t have had a good way to do this, but the breakthrough to the great completion realm of slaughter spirit technique allowed him to not only enhance his core soul energy but also perfectly conceal his cultivation level. chen fei was confident that he wouldn¡¯t reveal any flaws even if he was in the later stage of the aperture tempering realm. this was the magical effect of the perfected slaughter spirit technique. it was also the greatest gain chen fei had obtained in that bizarre city. as for the age limit for sword return tower to accept disciples, it was limited to those under the age of 20. chen fei¡¯s actual age was now close to 30. under normal circumstances, chen fei would not be able to pass the age barrier. however, after a cultivator broke through to the aperture tempering realm, their entire body would be reborn and their lifespan would increase to 200. compared to ordinary people, their age would shrink. whether it was the bone age or anything else related to age, chen fei would definitely meet the requirements. thinking of this, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from the guest room. since he had decided to join the sword return tower, chen fei needed a new identity. an identity that the sword return tower could not find out in a short period of time. two days later, chen fei arrived at the entrance of sword return tower, looking somewhat disheveled. his appearance had undergone significant changes, not through any form of disguise, but due to his absolute control over his body with the suppressing dragon elephant technique. this transformation didn¡¯t involve the use of elemental or martial force, making it nearly impossible for others to detect any flaws. the only aspect that chen fei couldn¡¯t change was his unique aura, a combination of his spiritual wisdom, cultivation techniques, and various other factors. it was a signature that was truly one of a kind. fortunately, none of the people in the sword return tower had seen chen fei before, so his unique aura naturally would not be a flaw. as for his identity, he was a cultivator from a remote village who had come seeking to become a disciple. there were indeed such individuals, and this identity would easily pass sword return tower¡¯s basic scrutiny. at the moment, hundreds of people had gathered at the entrance of sword return tower, all aspiring to become disciples. half an hour later, attendants and disciples from sword return tower appeared at the entrance, guiding the hundreds of candidates into the mountain gate. to join sword return tower, there were requirements for both bone age and aptitude, as they sought to select the most promising candidates. the presence of strong individuals at the aperture tempering realm later stage had elevated the prestige and expectations of sword return tower. chen fei blended into the crowd, and in his perception, he could sense the aura of an aperture tempering realm cultivator not far away, currently observing this group. however, in the eyes of that person, chen fei appeared as nothing more than an ordinary bone refining realm cultivator, drawing no special attention.. Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Sword Guiding Art chapter 349: sword guiding art translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the people who went up the mountain were divided into two teams. the team was young and had yet to practice cultivation. for example, chen fei, who was older and had cultivation skills, was placed in another line. ¡°state your name, hometown, age, and cultivation?¡± the sword return tower¡¯s managing disciple raised his head and glanced at chen fei. ¡°zhao tie, ge lin county, 19, bone tempering realm.¡± chen fei had a smile on his face. this identity did indeed exist, and chen fei had acquired it at a small cost from a middleman. people have their own paths, and there¡¯s always a way to get what you need if there¡¯s demand. however, this purchased identity was inherently unstable and could easily lead to future complications. but chen fei never intended to stay at sword return tower for long. as soon as he found the cultivation techniques he sought, he planned to leave. moreover, most sects did not scrutinize the information of their outer disciples too rigorously, given that in this era, the exchange of information was already quite challenging. even the inner sect disciples were only slightly stricter in terms of identity verification. only when it came to true disciples, when it involved the core inheritance of the sect, would many sects really go underground to check your identity. a moment later, chen fei successfully passed the test and became one of the outer sect disciples of sword return tower. chen fei stood in the crowd and looked around. just like the other disciples who had also passed the test, his expression was a little excited. only excitement was the normal expression of the people around them. if his face was cold, then there was a real problem. two hours later, the entrance test was over. of the three hundred people, less than a hundred remained on the mountain, and that was only for outer sect disciples. most of the sect¡¯s outer sect disciples usually had to do a lot of chores other than cultivating. if one did not have enough talent, resources, and time was delayed by chores, it would undoubtedly be extremely difficult to advance from an outer sect disciple to an inner sect. ¡°in the future, you¡¯ll live here. starting tomorrow, there will be senior disciples teaching you cultivation techniques.¡± a group of people was led by the attending disciples to a hilltop where many houses had been built, with three people sharing one. in terms of living conditions, it could only be considered average, but no one in the group minded that. they were more focused on looking forward to learning the cultivation techniques tomorrow and their future promotion to inner disciples. chen fei casually chose a room to enter, and after a while, two more people walked in. upon seeing chen fei, they both nodded in acknowledgment. on the first day of entering, everyone was harmonious. even if there were any troublemakers or those with bad temperaments, they wouldn¡¯t reveal it on the first day because that would attract too much attention and risk getting expelled from sword return tower. chen fei sat cross-legged on the bed, and the other two disciples, seeing that chen fei wasn¡¯t talkative, gradually stopped talking as well. one of them imitated chen fei¡¯s posture and sat cross-legged, while the other one went out. outside the house, there was a lot of noise as everyone introduced themselves and revealed some information about themselves. the formation of alliances and factions was already beginning to take shape. in the room, chen fei slowly opened his eyes. the aura of the aperture tempering realm had been focused on the mountain. it seemed that there were no anomalies at the moment, and the aura had withdrawn. chen fei glanced at the disciple in the same room. he was in the body tempering realm, but he wasn¡¯t very old. his appearance was simple, and in terms of innate talent, it couldn¡¯t be considered outstanding, but it was better than most people. in the future, if he cultivated diligently and had good luck, he should have a chance to cultivate to the visceral tempering realm. this should be considered a very good result, as in many cities, the visceral tempering realm was already the highest cultivation level. the aperture tempering realm, on the other hand, belonged to the rarest of the rare, and without exceptional talent and a bit of luck, it was almost impossible to achieve. chen fei closed his eyes again and entered a state of sleep. the entire house seemed extremely quiet. as the sun set and the moon rose, several hours passed by in an instant. all three people in the room had already laid down to sleep. tomorrow would be the time to learn cultivation techniques, and only by mastering the introductory techniques could they hope to become inner disciples. so the other two people in the room attached great importance to this and went to sleep early to ensure they would be well-rested for the next day. moonlight shone into the room through the window, and a shadow gradually rose from one of the beds, then silently landed on the floor. in the moonlight, the shadow gradually solidified and became indistinguishable from an ordinary person. the only difference was that this figure had no aura whatsoever, appearing eerie and mysterious. chen fei¡¯s shadow clone glanced around, lightly tapped its right foot backward, and silently floated out of the room. investigating this kind of matter was naturally best suited for a shadow clone. even if something unexpected happened, at most, it would result in the loss of a shadow clone, with no impact on the original body. of course, there were rumors of a mind technique that could directly target the original body through a shadow clone. such mind techniques were extremely terrifying, as they made even having a shadow clone unsafe. however, not even the immortal cloud sword sect possessed such a mind technique, and the likelihood of sword return tower having one was extremely low. moreover, with the protection of the suppressing dragon elephant and the thousand threads technique, chen fei¡¯s mind was immune to attacks from other aperture tempering realm cultivators. chen fei¡¯s shadow clone moved with the wind, seemingly weightless, and floated toward other mountain peaks along the mountaintop. when he was a distance away from the main peak, chen fei suddenly stopped and concealed himself in the shadows. after a moment, a figure rushed past chen fei from a few dozen meters away and disappeared into the mountain path, undoubtedly one of sword return tower¡¯s aperture tempering realm experts. chen fei emerged from the shadows and continued to make his way towards the main peak of sword return tower. after a while, he stopped halfway up the mountain. at this point, chen fei could clearly sense the several aperture tempering realm auras converging on the main peak, two of which were soaring with sword intent, making their oppressive aura palpable even without seeing the individuals. sword return tower¡¯s two aperture tempering realm late-stage experts were both currently on the main peak. to progress from the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm to the late-stage within five years was not solely due to the cultivation technique; there must be other reasons behind it. however, chen fei couldn¡¯t determine the exact cause at the moment. his first task here was to find the damaged cultivation techniques of the primordial sword sect. as for the rest, he could investigate them if the opportunity arose. if there was no opportunity, chen fei wouldn¡¯t force it. chen fei floated to a protruding rocky outcrop on the cliff without detecting anything unusual. he quickly formed seals with his hands, causing the stored elemental and mental energy within his shadow clone to oscillate at a specific frequency. almost imperceptible ripples spread out like concentric circles. chen fei sensed the waves, and after a moment, he opened his eyes, glanced at the mountain peak, and thought for a moment before continuing upward. the sword guiding art, he had just used was a special technique left behind by the founder of the primordial sword sect. it didn¡¯t have any ability to increase one¡¯s battle prowess, nor could it increase one¡¯s cultivation speed. this was a technique that purely resonated with the techniques of the primordial sword sect. when he suspected that there was a cultivation method inheritance of the primordial sword sect nearby, he could use the sword guiding art to determine the location. yes, this was a special technique created by the founder of the primordial sword sect. when the sect¡¯s cultivation technique was incomplete one day, it would be used to retrieve the inheritance. however, it was a pity that there was a condition to use this sword guiding technique, and that was to learn the primordial sword scripture. before long rainbow sect was destroyed, the primordial sword scripture was missing. the primordial sword sect¡¯s cultivation method in the sword return tower might have been left behind by a branch of the primordial sword sect that had left. those branches did not know the sword guiding art as it was held exclusively by the main sect. after chen fei passed the first two levels of the primordial sword scripture to qu qingsheng, qu qingsheng passed this sword guiding art to chen fei. in his heart, qu qingsheng was probably looking forward to chen fei finding the other cultivation techniques as well. it was purely an expectation. anyway, the symbolic meaning of this sword guiding art was greater than its actual meaning. it was just that qu qingsheng probably didn¡¯t expect that chen fei would actually use this sword guiding art to search for traces of other primordial cultivation techniques. and just now on the cliff, the sword guiding art did not give any response. either the sword return tower didn¡¯t have the cultivation technique of the primordial sword sect, or the inheritance of the cultivation technique was blocked by the formation, making it difficult for the sword guiding art to sense it. when he was less than a hundred meters away from the peak, chen fei found another place to stop. at this point, the aura of the aperture tempering realm on the peak was clearly visible. at this distance, even if there were aperture tempering realm experts who were good at breath control, it would be difficult for them to escape the senses of the two late-stage aperture tempering realm experts on the peak. it was only because chen fei¡¯s aura was completely gone and he had the wind gathering technique to conceal the sound of the wind that he could hide his tracks. chen fei carefully performed the special technique. traces of ripples spread out from chen fei¡¯s palm. the ripples were barely noticeable, but chen fei still tried his best to suppress this special fluctuation. chen fei spent a quarter of an hour to activate the special technique that could be casually executed in order to conceal that ripple. ¡°not here either!¡± sensing the feedback from the sword guiding art, chen fei stopped the seal. at this distance, even if there was the obstruction of the formation, if there really was the inheritance tablet of the primordial sword technique, chen fei would definitely be able to capture it. ¡°the information that chou yuanceng had given was fake?¡± a thought flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. he could no longer go up the main peak. otherwise, the possibility of being discovered was too high. if the cultivation method was not hidden in the main peak, then it might be hidden in a place like the hall of true transmission similar to the primordial sword sect or the long rainbow sect. chen fei¡¯s figure fluttered with the wind and jumped down from the cliff of the main peak. like a fallen leaf, it gently landed at the foot of the mountain. the most dangerous place had already been gone. chen fei no longer needed to be as apprehensive as before in other places. the sword guiding art rippled in chen fei¡¯s hands. other than those at the late-stage aperture tempering realm who had stronger mental strength than chen fei, no one below the late-stage aperture tempering realm could sense it. chen fei began to wander around the sword return tower without any restraint. other than those positions where there were obvious formations, chen fei would avoid them slightly. chen fei swept across the other positions directly. two hours later, chen fei¡¯s footsteps could not help but stop.. there was a reaction from the sword guiding art! Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Blood Touch chapter 350: blood touch translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation a smile crossed chen fei¡¯s face as there was finally some movement. fie had been genuinely concerned because sword return tower had only recorded the primordial techniques on paper and hadn¡¯t used an inheritance monument. if it were just simple words on paper, the sword guiding art would certainly not elicit any response. it was likely that sword return tower had not anticipated the existence of the sword guiding art, such a unique art. furthermore, they couldn¡¯t have foreseen that an aperture tempering realm cultivator could move so stealthily within their sect. after all, aperture tempering realm cultivators had a certain level of mutual perception within a certain distance, and their body techniques were fast, making them hard to move without creating noise. however, both of these issues were resolved by chen fei¡¯s slaughter spirit technique and wind gathering technique. moreover, sword return tower¡¯s entire gate formation didn¡¯t trigger any warnings about chen fei¡¯s presence within, mainly because he had already infiltrated. this was one of the reasons why chen fei had disguised himself as an ordinary disciple and hidden within. any relatively large sect would be cautious about protecting its gate. at the very least, there would be a response if someone approached the gate area, as formations would be designed to sense intruders. sword return tower had an aperture tempering realm late-stage expert overseeing the gate formation, but such formations typically focused on external threats and didn¡¯t monitor internal movements. this was a common characteristic of most formations. major sects would only deploy formations at key locations to protect crucial areas. in the end, if someone managed to infiltrate, those formations would safeguard important places. following the guidance of the sword guiding art, chen fei arrived at a lakeside. under the moonlight, the lake¡¯s surface rippled gently, exuding a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere that made one¡¯s heart feel at ease. surprisingly, sword return tower had hidden its sect¡¯s inheritance directly beneath this lake¡¯s depths. chen fei moved swiftly, leaping directly into the lake. the water splashed for a moment and then returned to calm. the lake¡¯s water was crystal clear, and occasionally, fish swam by. when they saw chen fei, they hurriedly avoided him in fear. chen fei smiled faintly, and with a sudden burst of speed, he shot towards the muddy bottom of the lake like an arrow. at this point, the sword guiding art¡¯s guidance had reached its strongest intensity. chen fei was in no hurry. he gathered a hint of sword aura in his hand and began carefully digging into the mud at the bottom of the lake. the mud quickly gave way to sand and rocks, but under chen fei¡¯s sword qi, they crumbled like tofu. after digging several dozen meters deep into the lakebed, chen fei¡¯s hand suddenly paused, and his core soul energy sent a warning signal. there was a formation blocking his path. he hadn¡¯t reached the edge of the formation yet; it was just the formation¡¯s inherent sensing field. as long as there were fluctuations of spiritual or martial energy within this sensing field, the formation would alert others. this was somewhat similar to the formation at long rainbow sect, with the difference being that long rainbow sect¡¯s formation was unguarded and no one paid attention to it. however, the situation was different at sword return tower. if chen fei were detected by the formation, it would be like stirring up a hornet¡¯s nest, and the two aperture tempering realm late-stage experts on sword return tower¡¯s main peak would rush here at astonishing speed. even if chen fei¡¯s shadow clone was destroyed, it wouldn¡¯t result in any significant loss. however, alerting sword return tower and making them vigilant would be a costly mistake. chen fei¡¯s figure retreated slightly and then shot upwards. the lake¡¯s mud covered everything below, erasing all traces. at this moment, chen fei had already emerged on the surface of the lake, standing with both feet on the water¡¯s surface, his reflection visible on the lake¡¯s calm surface. he raised his head and looked at the bright moon in the sky, his figure shimmered for a moment, dispersing into countless specks of light carried away by the wind. chen fei opened his eyes on the bed where the outer disciples of the sword return tower lived. considering the sensations from the sword guiding art, there should be more than just the great thunder sword technique among sword return tower¡¯s primordial techniques. this was a tremendous discovery, and if he could retrieve these techniques, chen fei wouldn¡¯t have to worry about finding new techniques for a while. the current problem was how to sneak into the location of the techniques at the bottom of the lake without alerting the sword return tower. going from an outer disciple all the way to the authentic disciples who could openly enter the location of the techniques was absolutely impossible. apart from chen fei not wanting to spend so much time staying at the sword return tower, just the scrutiny of sword return tower¡¯s authentic disciples would be extremely strict. chen fei¡¯s simple purchased identity wouldn¡¯t withstand sword return tower¡¯s probing, let alone the possibility of sword return tower¡¯s authentic disciples conducting mental inspections, similar to what primordial sword sect did. this type of inspection required opening one¡¯s mental state, and chen fei couldn¡¯t afford to open his mental state to allow sword return tower¡¯s spiritual tools to freely search within. chen fei¡¯s mental power was strong, but not strong enough to ignore the inspection of these spiritual tools. he also couldn¡¯t create enough illusions to deceive the spiritual tools; that required a different and powerful type of mental technique that chen fei didn¡¯t possess. the conventional methods wouldn¡¯t work, so chen fei had to take an unconventional approach, such as breaking through the formation directly and entering the location of the techniques. using brute force to break through would likely alert the tower, and the techniques might not be ready for him to take. he would face the collective attack of sword return tower¡¯s aperture tempering realm experts. chen fei could handle the other aperture tempering realm experts, but dealing with those two late-stage aperture tempering realm experts would be a daunting task. ¡± blood origin technique!¡± chen fei produced the jade scroll of the blood origin technique. having briefly reviewed it before, he had discovered a particularly clever technique within it, which allowed him to manipulate the formations of others for his own benefit. the key was that it was silent and wouldn¡¯t raise any alarm. chen fei didn¡¯t intend to convert all the formations in the sword return tower¡¯s location of the techniques for his use. he only needed to manipulate a portion of them to allow himself to sneak in smoothly. after a stick of incense had burned, chen fei put away the jade slip and looked at the interface. [technique: blood origin technique ¨C blood touch (not initiated)] ¡°have you discovered the technique? do you want to spend three elemental stones to simplify the blood origin technique ¨C blood touch?¡± ¡± blood origin technique ¨C blood touch simplification in progress¡­ simplification successful¡­ blood origin technique ¨C blood touch ¡ª* bloodflow!¡± without fully learning the blood origin technique, it was almost impossible to grasp the techniques within it. many techniques were like this. after all, techniques were extensions and applications of a cultivation. if you hadn¡¯t learned the cultivation itself, it would be difficult to understand the extensions and applications. you could try to figure it out through painstaking practice, day after day, using a roundabout way to achieve similar results. the interface, on the other hand, skipped the roundabout process and provided the results of practice directly. this was the astonishingly powerful function of the interface. the slaughter spirit technique was like this, and now, the blood touch technique of the blood origin technique was as well. even earlier, the astonishing symbol art of the great thunder sword was the same. on the bed, chen fei cut open his left arm, allowing fresh blood to flow out. in mid-air, he drew an arc with it, and then the blood continued to flow into chen fei¡¯s arm. for chen fei, who possessed the suppressing dragon elephant technique, this simple blood control was not much of a challenge. as chen fei bled, insights about the blood touch technique of the blood origin technique continuously appeared in his mind, and for a moment, he was completely absorbed in them. fortunately, chen fei¡¯s mental power was already strong, and it didn¡¯t affect his control over the blood flowing from his arm. as for the other two sword return tower disciples in the same room, chen fei had forced them into sleep with his mental power. without chen fei¡¯s permission, they wouldn¡¯t wake up and wouldn¡¯t see anything they shouldn¡¯t. time passed gradually, and the proficiency of the blood touch technique continued to rise. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but applaud the ingenious ideas within the blood origin technique. the person who created the blood origin technique was truly a genius. although it was unconventional and somewhat extreme, the blood origin technique was indeed a powerful martial art. chen fei suspected that there might be complementary techniques within the blood origin technique specifically designed to counteract its drawbacks. however, unfortunately, these complementary techniques had either disappeared with time or were lost in history. perhaps some remnants still existed in certain places, or perhaps they had indeed vanished without a trace. one night passed in the blink of an eye. chen fei regained control of his arm and woke up the two others in the room. the disciple in charge of transmitting techniques appeared outside the room. chen fei stood among the crowd, listening to the disciple explain the cultivation. sword reading scroll! the entry-level cultivation method of the sword return tower. it wasn¡¯t particularly fast in accumulating energy, but it excelled in balance and harmony. it had three layers in total, and if one could cultivate it to the third layer, the speed of cultivation would increase significantly. according to what the managing disciple said, if one could cultivate to the third level of the sword reading scroll within three years, regardless of their cultivation level, they could directly become an inner disciple of the sword returning tower. upon becoming an inner disciple, more powerful cultivation techniques would be bestowed upon them. the outer disciples were filled with enthusiasm upon hearing this. as soon as the disciple in charge left, they couldn¡¯t wait to return to their rooms and begin practicing, hoping to expedite their cultivation of the technique. chen fei watched his roommates, their eager expressions reminding him of his own past. it was challenging for anyone dedicated to cultivation to resist the temptation of prestigious cultivation techniques. back in pingyin county, chen fei had struggled to find a decent cultivation technique. it was only after joining the primordial sword sect that chen fei truly possessed high-level cultivation, and his strength had skyrocketed since then. after some consideration, chen fei left the room and found an empty one to stay in. he couldn¡¯t predict what would happen with the sword return tower next, and he didn¡¯t want to potentially involve his roommates. he had no grudges or grievances with them, and he didn¡¯t want to drag others into his affairs. the two occupants of the previous room looked at chen fei¡¯s departing figure with some confusion, but they quickly refocused on diligently practicing the ¡°nian sword formula.¡± for them, this was the most important task. while the outer disciples were engrossed in practicing the sword reading scroll, chen fei continued to refine his proficiency in the blood touch technique. days passed by in a blur, and before he knew it, ten days had already gone by. under the night sky, chen fei once again arrived at the lakeside. the moonlight still shone brightly as chen fei transformed into a shadow and submerged into the lake¡¯s waters, reaching the lake bottom. sword energy swirled around, and in the blink of an eye, chen fei stood in front of the formation. with his elemental power supporting the water behind him, chen fei opened a wound on his arm, allowing the blood to turn into a mist that gradually enveloped the formation in front of him.. Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: Collapse chapter 351: collapse translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation this cluster of blood mist had no corrosive properties whatsoever. what it possessed was an exquisite ability to infiltrate. the formation should have been self-contained, unresponsive to the outside world. if there were any reactions, the entire formation would inevitably fluctuate, perhaps even issue a direct warning. however, the technique executed using the blood touch method broke forcefully into the formation. ironically, these formations showed no hostility towards the arrival of the blood mist. they treated it as if it were ubiquitous elemental energy. chen fei remained composed as he watched the blood continually flow from his arm. when using the blood touch technique without having fully learned the complete blood origin technique, it did impose a certain burden on the body. after all, there was only so much blood available. even with a cultivator¡¯s body that had been strengthened and could produce blood at an accelerated rate in a short period, it was still challenging. however, with chen fei¡¯s mastery over the suppressing dragon elephant technique, he had absolute control over his body¡¯s limits. this degree of bleeding had no impact on him. as time passed, some secrets of the formation began to appear in chen fei¡¯s mental consciousness. and as time continued to flow, more and more information about the formation became available. penetrating it initially was the most challenging part, but once a breakthrough occurred, everything else fell into place. in less than fifteen minutes, chen fei¡¯s eyes suddenly emitted a trace of bloody light. his entire body moved slightly, and he had already arrived in front of the formation. his right hand extended forward. if this were a few days ago, the formation would have already issued a warning if chen fei dared to approach this closely. however, at this moment, partial control of the formation was in chen fei¡¯s hands. chen fei¡¯s right hand felt like it was passing through a layer of water ripples, with no resistance whatsoever. a slight smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face as his entire body disappeared into the lake bottom. a cave appeared before chen fei¡¯s eyes, and as soon as he entered, he sensed the aura of someone in the early stage of aperture tempering realm right in front of him. chen fei¡¯s expression subtly changed, unsure whether this aperture tempering realm cultivator was guarding this place or simply contemplating a technique by chance. chen fei descended lightly like a wisp of willow, landing on the ground without making the slightest sound. shi shaofang, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes. there was a hint of confusion in his gaze because he had a sudden sense of unease in his spiritual consciousness. this feeling was hard to describe, as if a great calamity was about to befall. but this was the legacy site of the sword return tower. while the formations might not be the strongest, in terms of sensitivity, they were undoubtedly the most powerful in the sect. whenever there was any movement, the formations would inevitably give a warning. however, at this moment, the formations showed no signs of disturbance, indicating that no one had intruded. if that were the case, why did he feel this impending disaster? could it be that a formidable enemy was approaching the mountain gate right now, causing him to feel this way? but if a formidable enemy were truly approaching, the sect leader and senior disciples would have already detected it and sounded the alarm throughout the sect, rather than the current peaceful state. the sense of unease grew stronger, and shi shaofang became increasingly restless. he stood up, sword already in his hand, and looked around. suddenly, an extreme sense of horror welled up in his spiritual consciousness. before shi shaofang could react, he felt a sword light appearing in his spiritual consciousness. the instinctual mental defense shi shaofang had activated was as fragile as paper against this sword light and provided no resistance whatsoever. in an instant, shi shaofang felt as if a massive hole had been pierced in his spiritual consciousness. an unimaginable, excruciating pain erupted within his mental realm. instinctively, he attempted to cover his head. just as shi shaofang was raising his arm halfway, an instinctive reaction to danger made him lift the spiritual sword in his hand, and without hesitation, he released countless sword aura attacks in all directions. regardless of whether these sword aura attacks could fend off the assailant, as long as they touched the surrounding formations, the disturbance here would be immediately transmitted to the main peak. at the speed of a cultivator in the later stages of aperture tempering realm, they could arrive here in an extremely short amount of time. that meant both the techniques in the legacy site and shi shaofang himself had a chance to be saved. all shi shaofang needed was to buy a little bit of time, and that would be enough! h buzz!¡± in shi shaofang¡¯s perception, it seemed as if an ancient, monstrous beast had suddenly awakened. a terrifying aura descended in an instant, and in a daze, shi shaofang seemed to see a figure along with a sword light that filled his entire spiritual consciousness. the sword aura attacks launched by shi shaofang, when faced with this sword light, were like bubbles. a gentle touch from the sword light caused them to disintegrate completely. shi shaofang¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he attempted to make other reactions, but he found himself unable to do anything except watch the sword light touch him. compression, fragmentation, followed by turning into a splatter of blood. in just an instant, shi shaofang felt everything go black in front of him, losing all sensation in his surroundings. ¡°whew!¡± a strong wind swirled within the cave, and the qianyuan sword stopped three feet above the ground under chen fei¡¯s control. the violent force didn¡¯t shatter the ground or trigger the formations in this place. as for shi shaofang, he didn¡¯t die either; he was just severely injured and unconscious, lying limp on the ground, with blood steadily oozing from his wounds. killing shi shaofang wouldn¡¯t be difficult for chen fei at his current level. however, chen fei didn¡¯t know if shi shaofang¡¯s death might trigger some of the setups in the sword return tower, potentially drawing the two cultivators in the later stages of aperture tempering realm directly here. to be on the safe side, it was better to wound but not kill him. after all, chen fei had come to the sword return tower with the sole purpose of acquiring techniques. chen fei flashed to shi shaofang¡¯s side, and with a pointed gesture of his right hand, his spiritual power formed a prison, sealing shi shaofang¡¯s elemental energy and spiritual consciousness completely. having done this, chen fei turned his attention to the nine legacy tablets standing tall in the distance. among them, six tablets were giving feedback in response to the sword guiding art. chen fei¡¯s figure darted, and he arrived in front of one of the tablets. this particular tablet gave him a keen sensation, but he didn¡¯t detect any other abnormalities or dangers. chen fei gently placed his palm on the tablet. in the next moment, a technique appeared in chen fei¡¯s mental realm. in just a moment, a smile spread across chen fei¡¯s face. this was the lost sword technique of the primordial sword sect ¨C the blade-slaying sword! the blade-slaying sword, known for its sharpness, was one of the seven legacies of the primordial sword sect, capable of opening up to ninety acupoints. in less than half an hour, chen fei slowly opened his eyes. without resting, he teleported to another tablet and placed his palm upon it. in an instant, an unending and ever-twisting sword intent emerged in chen fei¡¯s mental realm. this was another legacy of the primordial sword sect ¨C the water-jade sword! the water-jade sword was the only flexible sword technique among the seven legacies of the primordial sword sect. whether it was the zhongyuan sword, the giant spirit sword, the great thunder sword, or the blade-slaying sword that chen fei had just inherited, all these techniques displayed immense power, capable of cleaving through anything with sheer force. only the water-jade sword leaned more towards defense and was the sole sword technique among the seven legacies that excelled in defensive maneuvers. ¡°solitude begets darkness, and solitude begets light!¡± this was a sword principle contained within the primordial sword scripture, which had amalgamated the teachings of the seven legacies. it could also be considered a form of martial wisdom. chen fei didn¡¯t know if this martial philosophy was entirely correct, but at least for now, he resonated with it. perhaps as chen fei continued to grow and evolve in the future, he would discover other, more accurate martial truths or ones that suited him better. another half an hour passed, and chen fei finally withdrew his hand. he had fully absorbed the legacy of the water-jade sword. with this, chen fei now possessed the complete legacies of six out of the seven primordial sword sect techniques. only the legacy of the primordial sword body was missing, but there was no trace of its presence here. chen fei was well aware of the distinct auras associated with the seven techniques. after all, there were seven stone tablets dedicated to each technique within the primordial sword sect¡¯s legacy grounds. while the other four legacies were damaged, their auras remained unchanged. however, here, chen fei could not sense the aura of the primordial sword body. without changing his expression, chen fei moved to another stone tablet. this one emitted the unique aura of the primordial sword scripture. chen fei¡¯s emotions stirred slightly. the primordial sword scripture was the overarching text, and if it wasn¡¯t complete, no matter how many other legacies he obtained, it would be in vain for chen fei. moments ago, when the heavily wounded and almost dying shi shaofang regained consciousness, he was surprised to find himself still alive. trying to lift his head to look ahead, shi shaofang discovered that he couldn¡¯t move at all. he could only vaguely see the figure under the stone tablet. shi shaofang struggled intensely, but his entire body¡¯s elemental and mental powers were sealed by chen fei. shi shaofang¡¯s struggles were futile, and he couldn¡¯t even manage to twitch a finger. shi shaofang knew that the figure in front of the stone tablet was the person who had ambushed him, stealing the legacy techniques. thinking of this, anger and urgency welled up within him, causing blood to trickle from the corner of his mouth. shi shaofang couldn¡¯t understand how the intruder had entered this place so stealthily, without making a sound, without any disturbances, and without even sensing their presence. if it weren¡¯t for his mental perception alerting him to something unusual, shi shaofang suspected that he wouldn¡¯t have had a chance to stand up at all. however, it was too late for such thoughts now. knocked down with a single move, his mental and elemental powers were completely sealed, and he couldn¡¯t even make the slightest movement. shi shaofang would rather his assailant kill him. at least then, others within the sect would be alerted to what was happening here. but the assailant was too cautious, opting to seal him instead of delivering a fatal blow. because of this, the assailant was now boldly receiving the legacy techniques from the stone tablet, and none of the others within the sect had any idea of the situation. chen fei sensed shi shaofang¡¯s awakening, but he paid it no mind. shi shaofang was already on the brink of death and sealed, incapable of doing anything at the moment. chen fei extended his right hand and pressed it against the stone tablet. in the next moment, information about the primordial sword scripture¡¯s legacy techniques began to appear in chen fei¡¯s mind. the first layer, the second layer, the third layer! the legacy of the techniques was not over yet.. information about the techniques continued to flow from the stone tablet! Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Primordial Sword Scripture chapter 352: primordial sword scripture translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation a smile involuntarily appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. back in the long rainbow sect, he had only obtained the complete first two layers of the primordial sword scripture, with the third layer being damaged. it could be practiced, but he couldn¡¯t fully integrate the third set of techniques into it. now, with the third layer of techniques imprinted in his mind from the stone tablet, it wasn¡¯t over yet. the transmission of techniques continued. the fourth layer, the fifth layer¡ªthe information from the stone tablet kept pouring into chen fei¡¯s consciousness. meanwhile, shi shaofang lay on the ground. at this moment, due to the angle, he managed to get a slightly clearer view of chen fei¡¯s back. however, seeing his back at this point didn¡¯t change anything. people¡¯s faces can be easily altered, and the method to change one¡¯s appearance is vast. what frustrated shi shaofang even more was that, despite witnessing the person in front of him, he still couldn¡¯t sense the expected aura coming from this figure¡¯s back. aura was something that everyone possessed, and many times, in the cultivation world, people recognized each other based on their aura. yet, in this place, this method of recognition failed with chen fei. in other words, even if shi shaofang managed to survive this encounter and faced chen fei in person in the future, he wouldn¡¯t recognize that it was the same person who had defeated him with a single move to the brink of death. in fact, during their recent confrontation, chen fei¡¯s aura had indeed been revealed. when two people engage in a real battle, no matter how strong a slaughter spirit technique may be, it cannot hide the sudden surge of aura. however, at that moment, shi shaofang¡¯s mental perception had been disrupted by the godslayer sword, creating a hole in his perception. with the addition of the great completion realm of the godslayer sword, when it encountered a lower-level opponent, had unparalleled lethality. however, at that moment, shi shaofang¡¯s mind was pierced by the godslayer sword, creating a hole in his mental defenses. with the added power of the great completion realm, the godslayer sword¡¯s strike was unparalleled when facing someone of a lower cultivation level. this had left shi shaofang, at the initial stage of aperture tempering realm, with no choice but to rely on instinctive counterattacks. he couldn¡¯t even clearly discern the enemy¡¯s position at that moment. in that situation, even if faced with another individual at the initial stage of aperture tempering realm, it would be easy to kill shi shaofang within a few moves. from this, it could be inferred just how severely injured shi shaofang had been at the time. shi shaofang lay on the ground, unable to do anything at this moment. he could only fix his gaze firmly on chen fei¡¯s back, as if doing so was the only way to vent the resentment in his heart. after an unknown amount of time passed, shi shaofang noticed that chen fei¡¯s hand had left the stone tablet. strangely, even without seeing chen fei¡¯s face, shi shaofang could sense chen fei¡¯s joy at this moment. yes, from a person¡¯s back, one could vaguely discern their state of mind. so how excited must this person be right now? was chen fei excited? of course, he was! a complete, seven-layered, flawless primordial sword scripture¡ªhow could chen fei not be excited? the primordial sword scripture within this stone tablet was actually in perfect condition. before he placed his palm on the stone tablet, chen fei had prepared for the worst, assuming that the manual might still be damaged. therefore, when he had completed receiving the first three layers of the primordial sword scripture in an intact form, chen fei already felt like he had hit the jackpot. and when he completed receiving the first five layers in their entirety, his excitement was beyond words. and now, with the entire primordial sword scripture, including the central manual, in his consciousness, chen fei even felt like his consciousness had been struck. having obtained complete techniques from six different sources, along with the now-intact primordial sword scripture, chen fei could fuse all six sets of techniques together. although he was missing the primordial sword body manual, the fusion of the six sets of techniques would undoubtedly result in him being able to open over a hundred acupoints. compared to the techniques that could only open ninety acupoints, this was a qualitative leap. furthermore, since all seven layers of the primordial sword scripture were intact, and there were still thirty-three cultivation methods for the primordial sword body within the sect, chen fei could forcibly merge the primordial sword body as well when the time came. although it couldn¡¯t increase the number of opened acupoints, it would undoubtedly enhance his combat power significantly. moreover, there were not no leads regarding the primordial sword body. among the sects, the existing primordial sword body had originally been obtained from the immortal cloud sword sect. back when chen fei was still a direct disciple, he had defeated shen tucang, the second-ranked disciple of the immortal cloud sword sect, and the sect rewarded him with it. if there was a complete primordial sword body anywhere, the immortal cloud sword sect would be the most likely place. in the sword return tower, there was a complete primordial sword scripture, along with several other techniques, yet they lacked the primordial sword body. however, the immortal cloud sword sect had once been able to produce a partially damaged one. these two circumstances might be a mere coincidence, or perhaps they concealed some kind of inevitability. chen fei glanced at the other stone tablets. besides the primordial sword sect¡¯s technique inheritance, there were also three techniques unique to the sword return tower. under normal circumstances, chen fei might have been interested in observing these techniques at the aperture tempering realm level. however, after spending over an hour here and to avoid any unexpected incidents, it was better to leave as soon as possible. as for the inheritance stones in the nine tablets, chen fei did not tamper with them. these inheritance stones were connected to the formation here. if chen fei dared to break these stones, the two figures on the sword return tower¡¯s main peak would immediately sense that something had changed. unless chen fei could completely control the formation here. however, this formation was extremely vast, and it would take a very long time to fully assimilate it using blood touch technique¡¯s power. with that much time, staying behind just to grab a few pieces of inheritance stones would be pure madness. sword return tower must have recorded versions of these techniques in jade scrolls. whether they were destroyed or taken away, it wouldn¡¯t make much of a difference for chen fei and the primordial sword sect. chen fei turned his head and glanced at shi shaofang from a distance. with a slight gesture of his right hand, the elemental stones and elixirs on shi shaofang flew to chen fei. of course, the most valuable item was the spiritual sword. after taking a moment to throw all these items into his spatial grid, chen fei appeared before a small section of the formation that he had previously controlled. because he had stopped continuously releasing blood touch, this area was starting to return to its original state. chen fei opened a wound on his arm, and the blood turned into a mist, shrouding the area. in less than the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, this area was back under chen fei¡¯s control. the next moment, chen fei¡¯s body passed through the formation and appeared at the bottom of the lake. with a quick movement, chen fei emerged on the surface of the lake. he glanced around and realized that there was no longer any reason to stay at the sword return tower now that he had the techniques. taking advantage of the fact that the situation in the inheritance ground below had not yet been discovered by the sword return tower, chen fei naturally decided to get as far away as possible. as long as he put enough distance between himself and the sword return tower, they would not be able to track him down. chen fei¡¯s figure turned into a phantom as he headed towards the edge of the sword return tower. the entire sect of the sword return tower was covered by a formation, with a rather ordinary protective effect, mainly used to alert against external intruders rather than being strong for internal control. however, if someone were to pass directly from the inside to the outside, it would still trigger the formation¡¯s reaction. therefore, chen fei decided to use blood touch to control a small section of the formation before silently leaving. at the edge of the formation, blood mist filled the air, and the area in front of chen fei was gradually coming under his control. suddenly, chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and he turned to look at the main peak of the sword return tower. the next moment, the entire formation of the sword return tower trembled instantly, and the blood mist that had been attached to the formation was abruptly dispersed. someone had taken control of the formation voluntarily, and in this situation, blood touch could no longer penetrate. blood touch could only affect those formations that were uncontrolled and operated automatically. once someone actively managed the formation, they would directly repel the power of the blood mist, just like what was happening now. not only that, but at this moment, a faint sense of scrutiny appeared in chen fei¡¯s perception. if chen fei were only in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm, he might not have been able to detect this scrutiny, but his mental power had already reached the level of the mid-stages of the aperture tempering realm. therefore, as soon as this sense of scrutiny appeared, chen fei captured it. the people from the sword return tower had found him! perhaps they had discovered the changes in the inheritance ground, or there might be other reasons, but now was not the time to think about that. chen fei had to leave. at this moment, in addition to the sense of scrutiny, a warning signal suddenly flashed in chen fei¡¯s mind. a sense of pressure enveloped him, indicating that someone was chasing after him. chen fei glanced back at the sword return tower, his figure flashed, and he activated his soaring heaven technique to the fullest, rushing out of the formation. ¡°who dares to intrude into my sword return tower? leave your tracks behind!¡± a thunderous shout came from behind, even though the distance was still great, the oppressive force was already felt by chen fei. chen fei¡¯s steps did not stop; instead, he activated the shuttle of flying clouds in his arms, pushing his already astonishing speed to an even more jaw-dropping level. at the same time, he employed the slaughter spirit technique to eliminate the breath that had escaped him due to his full-speed movement. the sword return tower¡¯s sect leader, xing xinzhao, blinked and arrived at the formation in an instant. he then passed through the formation, intending to follow the trail of breath. however, there was not a trace of lingering breath in the surroundings. thinking about the report from his disciples that the intruder could conceal their breath, xing xinzhao¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. with shi shaofang on the verge of death, and the intruder having free access to the inheritance ground of the sect, the fact that they were now openly leaving was a situation that would be a severe blow to their reputation. ¡°open, sword return eye!¡± xing xinzhao extended his right palm, forming a sword-like gesture, and swiped it across his own forehead. a bloodstain was drawn from his forehead, but at the same time, a faint light radiated from the bloodstain. the world around him, which was originally colorless, suddenly changed under the influence of the sword return eye. everything turned black and white, with only traces of red spreading throughout the mountain path. these were the traces left by chen fei, but they were rapidly dissipating at an astonishing speed. the sword return eye was indeed powerful, but its drawbacks were also apparent. apart from consuming a significant amount of mental power, many traces would gradually disappear over time. however, the speed at which these traces were dissipating was somewhat beyond xing xinzhao¡¯s expectations. it seemed that the opponent possessed a profound skill for concealing their breath. if he hadn¡¯t followed immediately, the sword return eye might have lost track of the traces. xing xinzhao¡¯s figure moved like a drawn sword, disappearing from his original position. chen fei¡¯s agility was undoubtedly impressive, but xing xinzhao was even faster. the power of the late-stage aperture tempering realm, combined with perfected body techniques! as chen fei sprinted forward with all his might, he suddenly sensed the pressure coming from behind. his expression changed slightly; the pursuer had somehow found his trail and caught up! there must have been some traces left behind somewhere. the slaughter spirit technique was powerful, but it was certainly not flawless. in the world, there were very few things that could be called perfect. when you believe something is perfect, it¡¯s usually because your own understanding and perspective aren¡¯t high enough. chen fei remained calm, his body swaying as he split into multiple shadow clones.. since his pursuer was tracking traces, he wanted to see which one the pursuer would follow! Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: Waiting For A Hero chapter 353: waiting for a hero translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation for chen fei, the most valuable aspect of the soaring heaven technique was the ability to create a perfect doppelganger. both in terms of aura and other attributes, it was a flawless replica. especially now that he possessed the slaughter spirit technique, which allowed him to eliminate any differences in aura between his main body and the doppelganger, making them virtually indistinguishable. chen fei had opened seventy-five acupoints with the soaring heaven technique, just crossing the threshold of seventy-two acupoints that marked the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. in terms of the number of acupoints alone, chen fei¡¯s soaring heaven technique was considered relatively ordinary among the many inheritances that could be cultivated to reach the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. in the early and middle stages of the aperture tempering realm, the shortcomings of the soaring heaven technique were not readily apparent, and because chen fei had perfected it, he still had a significant advantage over cultivators in the early and middle stages of the aperture tempering realm. however, in the future, as chen fei continued to advance to the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, and even the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm, the advantages of the soaring heaven technique would likely fade away. it was precisely because of this that even with the enhancement of the fleeting shuttle, chen fei found it difficult to evade xing xinzhao¡¯s pursuit. in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, the seventy-two acupoints formed a cohesive whole, serving as the foundation of great power. coupled with his sect¡¯s martial arts inheritance, catching up to chen fei was almost inevitable. but at this moment, chen fei¡¯s face showed no sign of panic. as he continued to flee in one direction with his doppelganger, he kept moving along his predetermined route. in less than a moment, xing xinzhao arrived at a hilltop. using the sword return eye technique, he saw two tracks leading in different directions. xing xinzhao furrowed his brow, and from the tracks alone, it was nearly impossible to determine which one was the real chen fei. ¡°clang!¡± xing xinzhao unsheathed his spirit sword, and a surge of sword intent shot into the sky, lingering in the forest for an extended period. in the next moment, another surge of sword intent came from behind, resonating with xing xinzhao¡¯s. another aperture tempering realm cultivator from the sword return tower, sui wengong, had followed xing xinzhao. xing xinzhao chose one of the trails to continue pursuing, while sui wengong went after the other one. as chen fei continued to sprint ahead, he also sensed the two surges of sword intent rising behind him. he knew that two aperture tempering realm cultivators from the sword return tower were chasing him. clearly, whatever chen fei had done in the sword return tower had enraged them, as they had sent two cultivators instead of one. it was evident that they were determined to capture chen fei and wouldn¡¯t give up easily. chen fei planted a foot on a rocky outcrop, creating numerous phantom images with his body. the fleeting shuttle in his arms vibrated continuously, pushed to its limit. however, despite his efforts, the distance between xing xinzhao and chen fei continued to shorten. at this rate, it wouldn¡¯t be long before chen fei was caught. furthermore, the doppelganger created by the soaring heaven technique couldn¡¯t match the speed of chen fei¡¯s main body, and it would be overtaken even sooner. even if chen fei dissolved the doppelganger and created a new one, it would only provide a brief delay. the two aperture tempering realm cultivators from the sword return tower would soon close in on chen fei from both sides, trapping him like a dumpling filling. it seemed that chen fei had run out of options, leaving him with no choice but to fight. chen fei looked ahead and saw a solitary peak rising like a sword into the sky, unmistakably prominent in the landscape. a smile crept onto his lips as he covered the distance in a few strides, arriving at the base of the lonely peak. two figures were already seated there, their eyes opening simultaneously as they turned their gazes toward chen fei. one of them was dressed in plain blue robes, resembling an ordinary scholar. however, the occasional sharpness in his eyes revealed the hidden edge within him. this was qu qingsheng, the head of the primordial sword sect. the other figure was elderly and frail, with visible signs of physical decline. yet, the vitality in his eyes remained intact, a testament to his enduring spirit. this was elder zhou zixun. in comparison to the sect leader, qu qingsheng, zhou zixun¡¯s condition was undeniably inferior. approaching the end of his lifespan, his earlier failed attempt to break through the combined aperture tempering realm had left his cultivation dwindling. nevertheless, even as his cultivation declined, zhou zixun remained a formidable aperture tempering realm cultivator, still holding a pivotal position within the sect. upon seeing these two individuals, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but feel moved. he had used an elemental stone to send a message back to the sect, hoping they would send an aperture tempering realm cultivator to assist him in this location. chen fei had spent ten days within the sword return tower, primarily for two reasons: refining his blood touch of blood origin technique, and waiting for the sect¡¯s reinforcements. today, he had received their response, which prompted his actions this evening. he infiltrated the sword return tower¡¯s inheritance grounds and retrieved various techniques of the primordial sword sect. as such, when he sensed that the sword return tower had discovered his presence and was closing in on him, chen fei remained calm, knowing that reinforcements from his sect were here to support him. it wasn¡¯t that the aperture tempering realm cultivators from the primordial sword sect were significantly stronger than those from the sword return tower. rather, with the support of his sect¡¯s cultivators delaying the pursuers, chen fei could make a smooth exit. similarly, their counterpart from the primordial sword sect, also being at the aperture tempering realm¡¯s later stage, could leave without a hitch. chen fei hadn¡¯t anticipated that both qu qingsheng and zhou zixun would come. in the message he had sent back to the sect, he had refrained from mentioning that he had found the secret manuals of the techniques, fearing it might lead to unnecessary complications. however, even without revealing the details, when they learned that chen fei needed support from aperture tempering realm cultivators, both qu qingsheng and zhou zixun, who were at the aperture tempering realm¡¯s later stage, had come together from the primordial sword sect. it was important to note that the situation around immortal cloud city appeared calm at first glance but was actually fraught with variables. sects like the primordial sword sect, without aperture tempering realm cultivators holding the fort, were susceptible to major incidents with even minor mishaps. this demonstrated that in the eyes of chen fei, both sect leader qu qingsheng and elder zhou zixun highly valued him. they considered chen fei to be of greater importance than many others. ¡°leader, elder zhou!¡± chen fei approached the two of them and respectfully greeted them with a cupped fist. ¡°what happened?¡± zhou zixun looked at chen fei and straightforwardly inquired. the information chen fei had transmitted back was limited, and zhou zixun needed a general understanding of the situation to plan their next actions. h is someone chasing you from behind?¡± qu qingsheng¡¯s gaze shifted past chen fei and toward the distance. just now, qu qingsheng had sensed a fleeting sword intent in the distance. due to the considerable distance, he couldn¡¯t discern much from that sword intent. however, this territory belonged to the sword return tower, and the owner of that sword intent was likely someone from the sword return tower. ¡°it¡¯s an aperture tempering realm cultivator from the sword return tower, one of them was led away by my clone, but there¡¯s still one pursuing behind.¡± chen fei replied in a low voice. ¡°let¡¯s talk while we move. there¡¯s no need to confront them head-on here.¡± qu qingsheng whispered. they had two aperture tempering realm cultivators, and with only one person from the sword return tower pursuing them, there was naturally nothing to worry about. however, accidents can happen, and their primary purpose for coming out this time was to support chen fei. more importantly, this was the territory of the sword return tower. although one of the aperture tempering realm cultivators had been led away by chen fei¡¯s clone, it would take only a moment for them to catch up. ¡°good!¡± chen fei nodded, and zhou zixun grabbed his arm. with a swift movement, they disappeared from their original location. zhou zixun had already cultivated his soaring heaven technique to the pinnacle, and with his aperture tempering realm later-stage cultivation, the speed he displayed now surpassed chen fei. qu qingsheng followed alongside, not rushing, but patiently waiting for chen fei to continue explaining the situation. ¡°i retrieved the primordial sword scripture, the complete primordial sword scripture!¡± chen fei looked at the two of them and whispered. ¡°snap!¡± as the three of them stepped over a treetop, zhou zixun¡¯s feet suddenly paused, causing the entire tree to tremble slightly before shattering into powder. zhou zixun turned to look at chen fei with an incredulous expression on his face, which had been calm just moments ago. the complete primordial sword scripture? qu qingsheng was also astonished, gazing at chen fei in disbelief. the complete primordial sword scripture? when chen fei had obtained the two layers of the primordial sword scripture from the long rainbow sect, qu qingsheng had already been overjoyed. after all, the primordial sword scripture, which had been refined with the giant spirit sword and the zhongyuan sword, opened up ninety acupoints, making it an excellent aperture tempering realm technique. their aperture tempering realm late-stage cultivators from the primordial sword sect wouldn¡¯t be weaker than the surrounding sects. for the entire primordial sword sect, this was a significant development. now, chen fei had obtained the complete primordial sword scripture. that meant he could even integrate the soaring heaven technique into it. when the techniques were fused, it would undoubtedly increase the number of opened acupoints. as for the other missing techniques, if he had enough energy, he could learn them. even though the number of acupoints wouldn¡¯t increase, fusing all the techniques would greatly enhance the power of the techniques, resulting in a significant increase in combat strength. ¡°furthermore, i¡¯ve also obtained the complete training methods for the blade-saying sword, the great thunder sword, and the wate-jade sword!¡± chen fei continued. ¡°buzz!¡± due to the earlier explosion of the tree, the three of them had landed on the ground. upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, the auras of qu qingsheng and zhou zixun suddenly surged, causing the surrounding elemental energy to tremble slightly. cracks appeared in concentric circles beneath their feet, revealing the inexplicable emotional state they couldn¡¯t describe with words. ii is this for real?¡± zhou zixun¡¯s voice quivered as he spoke. ever since the catastrophe years ago, the primordial sword sect had lost all but three techniques, and even the main manual, the primordial sword scripture, was completely lost. now, chen fei had somehow managed to recover three techniques and even the main manual in its entirety. at this moment, zhou zixun felt as if he were in a dream. ¡°i wouldn¡¯t dare to make such a joke,¡± chen fei replied with a shake of his head. ¡°were these techniques found in the sword return tower?¡± qu qingsheng took a deep breath, gradually regaining his composure. in his daily life, qu qingsheng rarely displayed his emotions on his face. however, the news provided by chen fei was simply too shocking. although his face was currently composed, one could sense his emotions from the look in his eyes. ¡°yes, apart from the primordial sword scripture and the soaring heaven technique, all of our sect¡¯s other techniques have been collected by the sword return tower,¡± chen fei nodded and replied. ¡°this is outrageous!¡± zhou zixun exclaimed angrily. as soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly sensed an aura in the distance. xing xinzhao was catching up.. Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Pulling the Heavens chapter 354: pulling the heavens translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation xing xinzhao was racing forward when suddenly his footsteps slowed. in the perception of the sword return eye, xing xinzhao saw two unfamiliar auras. these two auras were particularly strong in the eyes of the sword return eye, indicating that the newcomers possessed significant strength. ¡°there are people here to assist him!¡± xing xinzhao¡¯s face darkened, he pondered for a moment, and then continued to pursue. after covering a few miles, xing xinzhao sensed the two auras again in his spiritual awareness. his expression couldn¡¯t help but change slightly. it seemed that the strength of the people coming to assist wasn¡¯t anything extraordinary since he easily caught up with them. xing xinzhao slid his feet and transformed into a blur, moving at an even faster pace. however, as he was about to get closer, his brows furrowed slightly, as something felt off about those two auras. before xing xinzhao could figure it out, his eyes caught sight of three figures ahead. at this point, the distance between the two sides was less than a mile. the sense of unease in xing xinzhao¡¯s heart grew stronger. just as he was about to stop, he suddenly saw two figures charging toward him from the front. within the space of less than a mile, xing xinzhao had been advancing forward, while the two individuals had reversed direction and were now charging back toward him. in the blink of an eye, the distance between them was less than a hundred meters. in this short distance, xing xinzhao managed to clearly see the appearance of the two individuals, and his face changed dramatically. yes, xing xinzhao recognized the appearances of qu qingsheng and zhou zixun. with access to all six cultivation techniques of the primordial sword sect, xing xinzhao naturally couldn¡¯t help but pay attention to the members of the primordial sword sect. however, xing xinzhao had considered various scenarios for their encounter, but the one scenario he hadn¡¯t anticipated was meeting them in this situation. what was even more crucial was that the two individuals with the highest cultivation in the primordial sword sect had appeared simultaneously. while zhou zixun could be forgiven, qu qingsheng, as the sect master of the primordial sword sect, daring to venture out into the complex situation around immortal cloud city was quite unexpected. xing xinzhao swiftly stepped his right foot forward and quickly retreated backward. facing two late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators, he didn¡¯t dare to engage and needed to leave immediately. ¡°you scoundrel, where do you think you¡¯re going?¡± zhou zixun angrily shouted. since hearing chen fei¡¯s words, a fire had been burning in zhou zixun¡¯s heart. for any sect, the inheritance of techniques was of utmost importance. losing a technique would prompt most sects to do everything they could to retrieve it, and the sword return tower held a total of six techniques from the primordial sword sect. qu qingsheng watched xing xinzhao and pointed his spirit sword forward. a black sword formation enveloped xing xinzhao. xing xinzhao¡¯s expression changed slightly, and his spirit sword radiated dazzling brilliance. a massive illusory sword shadow rose into the sky, blocking the zhongyuan sword formation and preventing it from descending. seizing this opportunity, xing xinzhao frantically retreated. when two cultivators of the same rank had a significant difference in their cultivation and there was enough distance between them, it was possible for the one who wanted to escape to succeed. xing xinzhao felt fortunate that he had sensed something unusual, and there was still some distance between the two parties. the soaring heaven technique from the primordial sword sect was remarkable, but the sword return tower¡¯s body technique inheritance was equally outstanding. therefore, xing xinzhao was confident in making a clean getaway, especially since qu qingsheng and zhou zixun were not peak late-stage aperture tempering realm experts. ¡°stay!¡± zhou zixun roared, and his entire person seemed to transform into a treasure sword. in the blink of an eye, he covered hundreds of meters and appeared right in front of xing xinzhao. in the next moment, zhou zixun collided head-on with xing xinzhao. ¡°boom!¡± a deafening explosion resounded, reaching for the skies. even from a distance, chen fei could feel the immense power of this collision. zhou zixun had attempted to break through to the combined aperture tempering realm but failed, causing his vital energy to deplete rapidly. however, during the breakthrough attempt, he had gained some insights, and the explosion just now was a manifestation of that knowledge. the combined aperture tempering realm integrated all the acupoints throughout the body into one point, harnessing an incredibly powerful force that far exceeded the aperture tempering realm. zhou zixun¡¯s failed breakthrough had given him some understanding of this acupoint fusion. the sudden leap of hundreds of meters just now was achieved by combining the power of his acupoints using the giant spirit sword. this technique had the drawback of injuring the user before harming the opponent, but zhou zixun didn¡¯t care much about that. with his remaining lifespan being so short, minor injuries were inconsequential. because he had gained some insight into acupoint fusion, zhou zixun¡¯s combat prowess at this moment could be considered the strongest among everyone present. in the clash of swords, xing xinzhao involuntarily took a step back, clearly at a disadvantage. although he hadn¡¯t displayed signs of defeat, it was evident that he was on the losing side. taking advantage of xing xinzhao¡¯s momentary loss of power, the zhongyuan sword formation descended, completely enveloping him. at this point, xing xinzhao found it difficult to escape. sensing the situation around him, xing xinzhao¡¯s eyes widened, and he let out a furious roar. his entire body¡¯s elemental energy instantly boiled. faced with the encirclement of two peers, if he couldn¡¯t escape, all he could do was hold his ground. sui wengong was only a few miles away. if he persisted for just a little while longer, sui wengong would catch up. when two cultivators of the aperture tempering realm were to engage, it wouldn¡¯t be as straightforward to determine the victor. ¡°attack!¡± zhou zixun shouted fiercely, and the giant spirit sword rose, as if it could overturn the heavens, imposing its immense power in all directions. for zhou zixun, who had practiced the giant spirit sword for a lifetime, his comprehension was profound. the sword technique he exhibited seemed to transcend the ordinary boundaries of the giant spirit sword. standing at a distance, chen fei¡¯s gaze flickered. his own giant spirit sword was also approaching perfection. aside from the gap in cultivation level, chen fei suddenly noticed that there was something different about the way zhou zixun was wielding the giant spirit sword. of course, it wasn¡¯t that zhou zixun had made mistakes in his giant spirit sword cultivation. instead, the giant spirit sword he was displaying seemed to carry a hint of zhou zixun¡¯s personal artistic conception. for the members of the primordial sword sect, the giant spirit sword and the zhongyuan sword represented the pinnacle of their cultivation and techniques. there was no further path to tread. either they needed to find other techniques to combine with them or carve out a new path entirely. many years ago, when the cultivation levels of qu qingsheng and zhou zixun were just the same as they were now, they had tried to forge a new path. however, it was incredibly difficult, and they had not made much progress over the years. even so, the small progress they had made gave chen fei a unique feeling. ¡°boom!¡± inside the zhongyuan sword formation, the sound of explosions filled the air. chen fei could hear xing xinzhao¡¯s angry roar, but as time passed, the anger in his voice was gradually diminishing. xing xinzhao¡¯s fiery aura, which had been burning like a raging fire, was also steadily decreasing. however, because he was on the defensive, not making any offensive moves, although it appeared that he was in a losing position, there was still some distance from being defeated. when two cultivators of equal cultivation realms faced off, and one side was in a purely defensive stance, it was extremely difficult to launch a successful attack. xing xinzhao¡¯s mentality was also incredibly tenacious at the moment, especially since sui wengong¡¯s aura had already appeared not far away. as long as he held on for a little longer, sui wengong would arrive. when that happened, with an equal number of aperture tempering realm cultivators, their strengths evenly matched, it was uncertain who would come out on top in a true battle. the more likely outcome was that both sides would back down. xing xinzhao could sense that zhou zixun¡¯s strength was gradually diminishing compared to the initial confrontation. the person who had initially put the most pressure on him was now exerting less and less pressure. unfortunately, at this moment, qu qingsheng was still there, and xing xinzhao had no chance to escape. xing xinzhao could feel zhou zixun¡¯s state, and naturally, qu qingsheng could too. since the failed breakthrough to the aperture tempering realm, zhou zixun¡¯s physical condition had been on a continuous decline. he could still maintain his late-stage aperture tempering realm¡¯s cultivation under normal circumstances and possessed the corresponding combat power, but this combat power wasn¡¯t sustainable. it might not be very noticeable when facing opponents below late-stage aperture tempering realm, but in a battle between equals, zhou zixun could only unleash his late-stage aperture tempering realm strength for a short period of time, just like in the current situation. chen fei didn¡¯t know when he had appeared on the battlefield about a dozen meters away. here, he could clearly feel the aura and pressure emanating from three late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators. chen fei¡¯s hair fluttered in the wind as his clothes clung tightly to his body under the pressure. inside the zhongyuan sword formation, xing xinzhao¡¯s spirit sword spun continuously, blocking the attacks from all sides. he caught a glimpse of chen fei outside the sword formation, and a trace of fierceness flashed in his eyes. it was all because of this person that he had ended up in such a precarious and dangerous situation. if given the chance, xing xinzhao would not hesitate to kill chen fei and would not hold back! chen fei sensed xing xinzhao¡¯s murderous intent and glanced at him. feeling the approaching aura of sui wengong in the distance, he immediately activated the utmost refinement of the thousand threads technique within his sea of consciousness, causing his mental power to surge. godslayer! an invisible sword light shot out from chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and in the blink of an eye, it entered the sword formation and arrived in front of xing xinzhao. xing xinzhao felt something unusual, and his mental power suddenly tightened. ¡°hmm!¡± xing xinzhao felt a tremor in his sea of consciousness, and there was already a gap in his mental power. the sensation was several times worse than a skin-deep wound, exploding in his sea of consciousness. for xing xinzhao, this level of pain wasn¡¯t much. normally, he probably wouldn¡¯t even furrow his brow. moreover, this minor mental injury was not a big deal for him. mental attacks were sometimes a double-edged sword, hurting both the attacker and the defender. when you hurt yourself, others would suffer from the backlash as well. but at this moment, xing xinzhao was wielding his spirit sword to block attacks, and the sudden mental injury caused his movements to pause uncontrollably. this was a very brief pause, but in a high-level duel, even a small pause could be a vulnerability. if the mental attack had been launched by either qu qingsheng or zhou zixun just now, one of them would have likely paused, and the other would have had a hard time determining the outcome, even if they seized the opportunity. but qu qingsheng and zhou zixun were both unharmed at this moment. years of tacit understanding allowed zhou zixun to infuse the power of the giant spirit sword into qu qingsheng¡¯s sword formation. ¡°clang!¡± the power of the zhongyuan sword in qu qingsheng¡¯s hand instantly surged. with a single strike, xing xinzhao tried to respond, but it was already too late. he could only move to the side to avoid it to some extent. in the next moment, a small portion of his arm, along with a few shoulder bones, flew into the air, shattering into a mist of blood. it was a close call; xing xinzhao¡¯s head was almost severed by that strike, and only his instinctual reaction had saved his life. ¡°all!¡± xing xinzhao screamed in agony, and all his meridians suddenly expanded, then contracted, cracking across all his meridians. in the next moment, a tremendous force surged, and xing xinzhao transformed into a sword light, tearing through the zhongyuan sword formation, disappearing without a trace. chen fei looked up, and that sword light even carried sui wengong from afar, vanishing together from this territory.. Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Leave It to the Heavens chapter 355: leave it to the heavens translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the torn arm couldn¡¯t be regenerated, and by using his acupoints like this, xing xinzhou could no longer open up any more acupoints in the future. his cultivation in this lifetime had reached its limit, and without good elixirs or spiritual materials, his realm would directly scroll from late-stage aperture tempering realm back to the initial stage. sliding from late-stage aperture tempering realm to the initial stage was a possibility. this was the final result of xing xinzhou¡¯s desperate struggle. if not for the brutal outcome, xing xinzhou would have used this move earlier. if it weren¡¯t for chen fei¡¯s sudden mental attack, xing xinzhou could have held on a bit longer. but in battles, things were ever-changing, and at least xing xinzhou had preserved his life. *cough. zhou zixun gave a light cough. he wasn¡¯t injured, but he looked much older than before. zhou zixun¡¯s eyes held a sense of melancholy. what a great opportunity it was, but his body didn¡¯t allow him to assault the sword return tower! if he were ten years younger, even with the defensive formation of the sword return tower, they might have had a chance to destroy it. but now, all of this was just wishful thinking. although the sword return tower had paid a price, zhou zixun was not satisfied. *sigh. zhou zixun let out a soft sigh, and as he looked up, he happened to see chen fei. his somewhat melancholic expression gradually disappeared. he may not have much hope left, but with someone like chen fei, the primordial sword sect could undoubtedly go further. ¡°let¡¯s go, let¡¯s leave this place,¡± qu qingsheng said in a low voice. not leaving xing xinzhou completely here was also a bit regrettable for qu qingsheng. however, such things couldn¡¯t be forced; when strength couldn¡¯t establish dominance, this was the result. previously, the primordial sword sect only had two main combat legacies, the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword. still, they couldn¡¯t be fused, and they only opened up eighty acupoints, which was quite ordinary for the late-stage aperture tempering realm. recently, the primordial sword scripture had recovered two levels, finally allowing the fusion of techniques and raising the number of acupoints to ninety. however, the time spent in cultivation was still too short. it would take at least several years for the results to show. in just a few years, they could cultivate another technique because these were primordial sword sect¡¯s own techniques and had some compatibility, allowing them to progress so quickly. otherwise, even with a late-stage aperture tempering realm understanding of cultivation techniques, when faced with a completely unfamiliar technique, it would take more than a dozen years before they could see any benefits. the three of them moved swiftly toward the direction of immortal cloud city. with such a long distance, even with their speed and breaks in between, it would still take them at least a day to reach. approaching noon on the second day, the three of them had already covered over a thousand miles, leaving west cloud city far behind. at this moment, they were sitting on a mountaintop, and qu qingsheng and zhou zixun were holding the jade scrolls in their hands, reluctant to let them go. during the journey, chen fei had imprinted the blade-slaying sword, water-jade sword, great thunder sword, and the primordial sword scripture into the jade scrolls. chen fei had purchased these jade scrolls in the ruan family¡¯s shop in qinhai city in advance, foreseeing various possibilities. he had prepared more than a dozen of them just in case, and now they had come in handy. zhou zixun caressed the jade scroll, his eyes filled with emotion. he had always felt that in his lifetime, he might not see these techniques return to the primordial sword sect. after all, the primordial sword sect had been searching for these techniques for many years. they had even thought about finding the branches that had separated from them in the past. if there were any primordial sword sect techniques left anywhere, it would only be in these branches. however, over the years, these branches seemed to have disappeared without a trace, as if they had been completely erased. the primordial sword sect, after surviving the disasters of the past, had at least managed to endure. those branches, on the other hand, had disappeared as if they had been completely wiped out, making it impossible for the primordial sword sect to even know where to begin searching. so, although zhou zixun sometimes thought about these techniques, he mostly treated them as mere fantasies. most of the time, zhou zixun would self-deprecatingly laugh at himself for thinking too much. but zhou zixun didn¡¯t expect that today he would actually see these techniques. apart from the primordial sword body, the other six techniques, including the most important primordial sword scripture, had all returned. in due time, the late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators of the primordial sword sect would no longer lag behind other sects in the vicinity. with these additional techniques to choose from, the sect¡¯s cultivators would have more options. the practice of techniques sometimes depends on fate or compatibility. whether the characteristics of a technique can align with you sometimes determines the speed of your cultivation. in the past, with only two main combat techniques to choose from, there was limited flexibility. with more options in the future, the speed of cultivation for the sect¡¯s late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators would undoubtedly increase. in the long run, the primordial sword sect could naturally become even more prosperous. thinking about this, zhou zixun looked at chen fei, his eyes filled with admiration. sneaking into a sect like the sword return tower alone required great courage and self-confidence, and he had actually succeeded. what others wouldn¡¯t even dare to think about, chen fei had accomplished on his own. zhou zixun couldn¡¯t help but feel the same way, and for qu qingsheng standing by his side, the sentiment was even more complex. as the head of the primordial sword sect, qu qingsheng¡¯s feelings were more complicated than zhou zixun¡¯s. as the sect¡¯s leader, his responsibility was to guide the entire sect¡¯s legacy forward. on top of that, if he could make it thrive even more, it would undoubtedly be an even better outcome. when qu qingsheng first took over as the sect¡¯s leader, he was full of ambition and optimism. however, after many years had passed, he realized that many things were beyond human control. or to put it differently, as a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, and one of average strength at that, many things were simply impossible to change. to effect change, one needed greater power, and unfortunately, qu qingsheng couldn¡¯t attain such power. both zhou zixun and qu qingsheng felt a sense of nostalgia, while chen fei continued to meditate with his eyes closed. the formidable force of the zhongyuan force field pressed down on him, and the insights into the giant spirit sword continued to appear in his sea of consciousness. after such a long period of cultivation, the giant spirit sword was on the verge of reaching the mastery level. not only the giant spirit sword, but the soaring heaven technique was also only a step away from mastery. if all three techniques, the zhongyuan sword, the giant spirit sword, and the soaring heaven technique, reached mastery, and if chen fei further cultivated the primordial sword scripture to its third level, he could fuse these three techniques together. by that time, within the sword formation, not only would the power of the sword pearls increase significantly, but their speed would also improve. sometimes, a single attack might not be strong enough. in addition to factors like power and sharpness, speed was a crucial element. once speed was increased, the destructive force it generated would skyrocket to a terrifying degree. after a moment, chen fei finished his cultivation and slowly opened his eyes, only to find both qu qingsheng and zhou zixun looking at him. ¡°sect master, elder zhou, is there something you wish to discuss?¡± chen fei asked, puzzled. ¡°we¡¯ve just discussed it,¡± qu qingsheng said in a low voice. ¡°we¡¯ve decided not to share the news of these new techniques returning with the other elders for now.¡± chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and he nodded without interrupting. ¡°our primordial sword sect¡¯s strength in immortal cloud city is too weak. even the recently annihilated long rainbow sect was stronger than us,¡± qu qingsheng continued in a low voice. ¡°currently, the situation around immortal cloud city is unstable. if news of these techniques being retrieved were to spread, it would attract unnecessary attention.¡± zhou zixun let out a sigh and added to qu qingsheng¡¯s words. at times like these, it was better to keep a low profile. retrieving the techniques should be fine in the short term, but drawing undue attention was clearly not a good thing. furthermore, if the techniques of the primordial sword sect were fused together, they would become a top-tier aperture tempering realm technique, putting pressure on neighboring sects. human nature was unpredictable, and when your own strength was insufficient, it was best not to arouse suspicion. that was definitely not a good thing. this situation was fundamentally different from when the first two layers of the primordial sword scripture were retrieved. those two layers had, at most, raised the number of acupoints from eighty to ninety. although having ninety acupoints was undoubtedly better than eighty, it was still within an acceptable range. however, with the retrieval of these new techniques, if they were all successfully cultivated, the number of acupoints opened could exceed one hundred. a technique with over a hundred acupoints was something only the immortal cloud sword sect possessed. ¡°for those who require these techniques, we will inform them individually,¡± qu qingsheng explained. ¡°furthermore, none of the elders have fully mastered the first two layers of the primordial sword scripture yet. even if we were to provide them with these new techniques, it wouldn¡¯t significantly increase their power.¡± the cultivation of techniques always requires time to accumulate. the difference lies in those with high talent, as their cultivation time will be significantly shorter. for individuals with average talent, their cultivation time is bound to be extended. those in the primordial sword sect who can reach the aperture tempering realm stage naturally possess good talent. however, practicing aperture tempering realm techniques itself requires a considerable amount of time. for example, qu qingsheng and zhou zixun, who were simultaneously cultivating another technique at a high level, also needed several years. the elders in the early and middle stages of aperture tempering realm would spend even more time. therefore, not informing them in the short term would not affect their cultivation. unless some elders were practicing at an exceptionally slow pace due to the nature of their techniques, qu qingsheng and the others would handle such cases accordingly. ¡°i understand,¡± chen fei nodded. not informing all the elders would help keep the news of the techniques¡¯ return hidden to a great extent, while still allowing the sect¡¯s strength to improve. however, it might not be possible to keep it a secret for too long. qu qingsheng and zhou zixun informed chen fei of this decision because he was the one who had retrieved these techniques, and they respected him. they genuinely admired and appreciated chen fei. as for how long the news could be kept hidden, they could only do their best and leave the rest to fate. qu qingsheng had a smile on his face as he was about to continue speaking, but then his brows suddenly furrowed. a jade-like spiritual item flew out from his embrace. this translucent jade piece was currently trembling incessantly, with fluctuating radiance. upon seeing the appearance of the jade piece, zhou zixun¡¯s brows also furrowed slightly. ¡°it seems there¡¯s something going on in the sect. i¡¯ll return first. elder zhou, you and chen fei can follow later,¡± qu qingsheng said as he looked at zhou zixun and chen fei. this jade-like spiritual item was connected to another one within the main peak of the primordial sword sect. complex messages couldn¡¯t be transmitted through it; it could only be used for warnings.. Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Heaven’s Passage River chapter 356: heaven¡¯s passage river translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not a big deal. i just need to go back and handle something,¡± qu qingsheng explained softly when he saw chen fei¡¯s concerned expression. ¡°i can handle it myself. elder zhou, you should go back with the sect leader,¡± chen fei said quietly. it was only when facing a sect like the sword return tower, which had cultivators in the later stages of aperture tempering realm, that chen fei needed the sect¡¯s support. otherwise, with his current strength, he could handle the vast majority of situations. qu qingsheng and zhou zixun exchanged glances and nodded without opposition. since yesterday, when chen fei¡¯s divine slaying sword pierced into xing xinzhao¡¯s sea of consciousness, qu qingsheng and the others had noticed that chen fei¡¯s cultivation seemed somewhat unusual. after traveling together and getting a closer look, they realized that chen fei had reached the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm. at that moment, qu qingsheng and zhou zixun¡¯s minds were a bit confused. unlike the excitement of retrieving the sect¡¯s techniques the previous day, they now had to wonder whether chen fei had been possessed by someone. all in all, chen fei had broken through to the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm in what seemed to be only three years. during these three years, he had seemingly gone from the early stage to the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm. this kind of cultivation speed was terrifying and seemed almost unbelievable. afterwards, chen fei demonstrated the zhongyuan sword to qu qingsheng and the others, and they discovered that chen fei had comprehended the zhongyuan sword to such a level that he was on par with qu qingsheng himself. considering that the speed of his cultivation had been this fast, it was somewhat reassuring, especially when combined with his high-level understanding of the techniques and sufficient resources. qu qingsheng and zhou zixun knew that chen fei was an alchemist who spent most of his time in the alchemist alliance in immortal cloud city. with the speed at which chen fei comprehended the zhongyuan sword, it was not impossible to understand that he had become a top-tier alchemist. and as long as one¡¯s level is high enough, they can obtain many spiritual pills from the alchemist alliance. additionally, chen fei probably gained many benefits from his previous adventures in the mystic realm. all these factors explained chen fei¡¯s breakthrough to the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm. the only thing that truly astonished qu qingsheng and zhou zixun was chen fei¡¯s displayed talent and comprehension, which were truly remarkable. to comprehend a technique to this level in just three years was awe-inspiring, and it left qu qingsheng and zhou zixun in disbelief. in three years, to have comprehended a technique to such a degree was astonishing. with someone like this entering the primordial sword sect, as long as the sect gave him enough time, there was no doubt that the primordial sword sect would prosper. ¡°alright, take care of yourself,¡± zhou zixun nodded. in this world, although it was chaotic, as long as one possessed the strength of aperture tempering realm, they could ensure their own safety. with chen fei¡¯s current level of strength, unless he encountered someone in the later stages of aperture tempering realm, he wouldn¡¯t be in danger. even if he did encounter someone in the later stages of aperture tempering realm, as long as they didn¡¯t stubbornly fight to the death with chen fei, and if chen fei¡¯s understanding of body techniques was high enough, he had a very good chance of escaping. ¡°you don¡¯t need to worry about the affairs within the sect. if it¡¯s a major issue, the jade token won¡¯t look like it did just now. with me and elder zhou going back, we should be able to resolve the matter,¡± qu qingsheng said. ¡°alright,¡± chen fei nodded. the affairs within the sect were probably significant but not a matter of life and death. if zhou zixun had been present in the sect, there might not even have been any disturbances with the jade token, as zhou zixun would have been able to make decisions. however, due to concerns for chen fei¡¯s safety, the two of them had come together, which meant that currently, there was no one within the sect who could make such decisions. qu qingsheng and zhou zixun nodded to chen fei, their figures flickering and disappearing from their original location. in the blink of an eye, they reappeared in the distance, and in the next moment, they were completely out of chen fei¡¯s sight. ¡°hmm!¡± a zhongyuan force field pressed down, and the insights of the giant spirit sword began to appear in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. the proficiency of the giant spirit sword was already close to perfection, with very little room for improvement. previously, with qu qingsheng and the others around, chen fei couldn¡¯t practice while on the move; it would have been too strange. so, he could only practice when they occasionally took breaks. during the days in sword return tower, chen fei had not neglected the other cultivation techniques either. he had practiced multiple cultivation techniques in rotation. with a swift movement, chen fei also disappeared from his original location. the retrieval of the sect¡¯s cultivation techniques allowed chen fei a break from worrying about them in the short term. his main focus now was to bring the giant spirit sword and the soaring heaven technique to perfection. after all, these two were only a little short of reaching perfection in terms of proficiency. looking at the values on the interface, the feeling of getting them up to perfection as soon as possible filled chen fei with determination. after these two techniques reached perfection, when chen fei returned to the sect, he could focus on practicing others. two hours later, chen fei appeared by a river. this river was known as the ¡°heaven¡¯s passage river.¡± legend has it that in the past, the areas surrounding this river were plagued by drought, and countless people suffered. they prayed to the heavens, hoping for rain to fall. but after several months, not a drop of rain fell from the sky, leading to widespread famine. unable to bear the suffering, a divine immortal took action. with a single sword thrust into the heavens, he brought forth the waters of the heaven¡¯s passage river, which flowed through this area and ended the drought. while this was a myth and not entirely believable, the river itself was magnificent, as if it poured directly from the heavens above. chen fei stood here because within his sea of consciousness, countless insights about the soaring heaven technique continued to condense. chen fei obtained the soaring heaven technique not long after he acquired the giant spirit sword. after the giant spirit sword reached perfection, the proficiency of the soaring heaven technique was only slightly lacking. with the continuous travels during this period and the frequent use of the soaring heaven technique, its proficiency had finally approached perfection. as the insights regarding the soaring heaven technique gradually converged within his sea of consciousness, the next moment, the last obstacle related to the soaring heaven technique was finally comprehended by chen fei. ¡°hmm!¡± chen fei¡¯s body trembled, and a figure emerged from his body. it was as if one person had suddenly split into two, making it difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake. in the past, when using the soaring heaven technique to create a doppelganger, the doppelganger would appear as a phantom. however, with the perfection of the soaring heaven technique, as soon as chen fei summoned his doppelganger, it would already be in a completely solid state. even if someone were to watch chen fei create his doppelganger face-to-face, it would be difficult to tell the true from the false. the perfection of the soaring heaven technique also raised the strength of the doppelganger to about one-third of the main body¡¯s level. the doppelganger could use all of the main body¡¯s cultivation techniques, except for the suppressing dragon elephant technique, as the doppelganger lacked true flesh and blood. therefore, chen fei¡¯s doppelganger did not possess one-third of the main body¡¯s strength and was somewhat weaker, probably not much different from an ordinary independent cultivator in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. in direct combat, the doppelganger could not provide much assistance to chen fei, but in a supportive role, it was unparalleled. thanks to the doppelganger, chen fei had avoided many dangers. in chen fei¡¯s eyes, the most commendable aspect of the soaring heaven technique was its ability to create a doppelganger. as for its speed, the soaring heaven technique was not particularly outstanding in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. on the riverbank, chen fei¡¯s figure turned into a phantom as he crossed the river. without touching the water, he traversed the hundreds of meters across the heaven¡¯s passage river almost as if he were flying through the void. while aperture tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t truly fly, they could achieve gliding. chen fei¡¯s current gliding distance had, to some extent, shown the embryonic form of flight. taking it one step further would allow him to soar above the skies. the shuttle of flying clouds in chen fei¡¯s arms lit up, enhancing his speed once again. however, compared to before, the boost from the shuttle of flying clouds was indeed reduced, just as chen fei had expected. a low-grade spiritual weapon could be considered an entry-level spiritual weapon and provided significant assistance to cultivators in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm. however, in the mid-stages of the aperture tempering realm, the help that a low-grade spiritual weapon could provide diminished significantly. this was especially true for weapons, where the difference was most apparent. for a mid-stage aperture tempering realm expert wielding a low-grade spiritual weapon, the assistance it provided was already quite minimal. only unique low-grade spiritual weapons like the shuttle of flying clouds might have slightly better effects. however, for chen fei, who had already reached the pinnacle of the soaring heaven technique, the shuttle of flying clouds could only be considered marginally useful. unless the shuttle of flying clouds was upgraded to a mid-grade spiritual weapon, its effectiveness would significantly improve. as if stimulated by achieving perfection in the soaring heaven technique, chen fei¡¯s insights about the giant spirit sword seemed to accelerate. scenes of zhou zixun using the giant spirit sword last night flashed in chen fei¡¯s mind. ¡°pulling the heavens¡±, he suppressed everything with immense strength. this is the essence of the giant spirit sword. only by comprehending this essence can one possibly perfect the giant spirit sword. within his mental sea, it felt as though there was a giant standing tall, roaring towards the sky. chen fei¡¯s entire body, from muscles and bones to internal organs, seemed to resonate in response to the insights in his mental sea. chen fei¡¯s eyes involuntarily closed, but in the next moment, he abruptly opened them. a majestic aura surged, and chen fei moved his hand like a sword, slashing forward. ¡°crack! crack! crack!¡± at that moment, the air seemed to produce sounds akin to steel cables snapping. chen fei lightly exclaimed, his right foot landing on the ground. beneath the subtle surface, the ground appeared as if it had turned into water. ¡°boom!¡± in the next instant, where chen fei had landed, countless ravines extended in all directions from his center, like ripples spreading outward. the giant spirit sword, in its perfected state, was achieved! a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. at this point, all three of the original primordial sword sect¡¯s inherited cultivation techniques had been cultivated to the level of perfection by chen fei. he only needed to complete the third layer of the primordial sword scripture to fully fuse them together. as time passed, chen fei¡¯s figure moved with the wind, ethereal and seemingly otherworldly. occasionally, members of passing caravans caught sight of his figure, their faces filled with astonishment. just as they were about to take a closer look, they found that chen fei had already vanished. after a few hours, chen fei saw the city of shang wu. before, shang wu city had been besieged by soldiers from yashan. however, after so many days had passed, chen fei discovered that shang wu city had surprisingly not been captured. the city walls were marked with traces, clearly indicating that both sides had indeed engaged in fierce battles. but in the end, it was shang wu city that had the last laugh; the soldiers from yashan had retreated. chen fei looked at the marks on the ground, and it seemed that the soldiers from yashan had headed in the direction of qinhai city. chen fei furrowed his brow slightly, his figure flickered, and he hurried towards qinhai city. in less than an hour, chen fei saw qinhai city. on the city walls of qinhai city, there were now flags of the yashan soldiers. qinhai city had changed hands. with the strength of the yashan soldiers, capturing qinhai city was indeed a straightforward task. judging from the situation, qinhai city had not put up much of a resistance; the power imbalance between the two sides was too great. moreover, the city gates of qinhai city were wide open at this moment, with very few people entering or leaving. after some consideration, chen fei¡¯s aura subsided, and he transformed into a bone tempering realm cultivator, queuing up to enter qinhai city. when he arrived at the gate of the ruan family¡¯s mansion, he found that it was no longer inhabited by the ruan family.. Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Undeserved Disaster chapter 357: undeserved disaster translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei furrowed his brow slightly. although the entry of rebel forces into the city might suppress the power of the original families within, it was rare for them to completely wipe out a family as long as they cooperated obediently. of course, there was also a possibility of establishing dominance. to make other forces in the city understand the situation, they might target a few families. however, given the strength of qinhai city, to put it bluntly, the yashan soldiers didn¡¯t need to establish dominance. as long as their wits were intact, they could understand the power disparity, and they would naturally cooperate. after some thought, chen fei went around to several other family forces in qinhai city and found that the other families were fine. although the atmosphere was tense, at least their mansions had not been confiscated. in other words, the ruan family was the only force wiped out in this attack by the yashan soldiers. chen fei contemplated for a moment, then turned into a few alleys within qinhai city and arrived at a particular alley. here, there was a shop specializing in buying and selling information. in many cities, there were places like this, usually supported by the local powers, or they wouldn¡¯t be able to operate for long. however, at this moment, the front door of this shop was tightly closed, indicating it was not open for business. chen fei¡¯s ears twitched slightly, and his figure flickered as he landed in the backyard. when the people in the backyard saw chen fei suddenly appear, they were momentarily stunned but quickly reacted, surrounding him with weapons in hand. kid, where did you come from? how dare you sneak in over the wall? are you looking to die?¡± lang jiushan glared at chen fei, with a fierce and malicious demeanor. he seemed ready to keep chen fei here indefinitely. in qinhai city, doing this kind of business required a fearsome reputation to ward off unnecessary trouble. ¡°i have a question!¡± chen fei completely disregarded the approaching individuals and his voice carried into the house. in chen fei¡¯s perception, there were still two people inside the building who were the real decision-makers compared to these guards. ¡°it¡¯s me who¡¯s asking you, not the other way around!¡± lang jiushan saw that chen fei was ignoring them and his eyes widened. he raised the blade in his hand and swung it towards chen fei. chen fei turned to look at lang jiushan. when lang jiushan made eye contact with chen fei, an immense sense of fear involuntarily welled up from the depths of his heart. this fear was so horrifying that it left lang jiushan frozen in place. the blade in his hand had just been raised and was now suspended in mid-air, which seemed rather comical to onlookers. the other people in the courtyard saw lang jiushan¡¯s expression and their hearts tightened. lang jiushan was their leader, and he had reached the marrow tempering realm. before the arrival of the yashan army, lang jiushan was considered a prominent figure in qinhai city. although he couldn¡¯t compare to the major family forces, most people would address him as ¡°lord lang¡± upon seeing him. this indicated lang jiushan¡¯s status in qinhai city. this status was partly due to lang jiushan¡¯s martial prowess and partly because of his ruthless temperament. when lang jiushan drew his knife just now and said he would strike, it was not a pretense but a genuine intent to strike at chen fei¡¯s vital points, without the slightest hesitation. however, at this moment, the blade was suspended in mid-air, frozen in place. people who had followed lang jiushan for so many years were encountering this situation for the first time. ¡°i have a question, and i¡¯ll leave once it¡¯s answered.¡± chen fei waved his right hand gently, and those in the courtyard felt an immense force pressing against them. their bodies involuntarily moved backward and were pinned against the courtyard wall, unable to move. at this moment, everyone¡¯s gazes changed completely. with just a casual move, they had been rendered helpless like this. if they still didn¡¯t understand the cultivator¡¯s level in front of them, they might as well have their eyeballs gouged out. ¡°apologies, apologies, forgive my lack of courtesy!¡± as if sensing the situation in the courtyard, the tightly closed door suddenly swung open, and two individuals stepped out from inside. one of them, the portly innkeeper, upon seeing chen fei, immediately bowed respectfully and spoke. chen fei looked at the innkeeper and retracted his power. the guards slid down from the courtyard wall one by one, their eyes filled with fear as they gazed at chen fei. lang jiushan swallowed hard, his forehead and back covered in cold sweat. he had dared to draw his blade against such a powerful individual and was still alive¡ªit felt somewhat unbelievable even to lang jiushan himself. ¡°esteemed guest, please this way,¡± the innkeeper said carefully as he approached chen fei, slightly bowing and gesturing with his right hand. chen fei nodded and followed him into a nearby tea room. ¡°serve some tea!¡± the innkeeper glared at lang jiushan and called out to the others. lang jiushan felt a bit awkward, grimacing slightly. he thought it was quite ironic that he was being scolded by the innkeeper, who had taught him how to behave properly in the first place. now he was the one being blamed. of course, lang jiushan could only think such thoughts in his heart; he dare not show them on his face. inside qinhai city, others addressed him as lord lang. however, in the eyes of the true family forces, although the marrow tempering realm was decent, it was still far from the higher echelons. when a real need arose, they could easily discard him. in the past, there were not many cultivators at the aperture tempering realm in qinhai city, but there were quite a few experts at the visceral tempering realm. marrow tempering realm experts were at most at the middle level. the innkeeper seated chen fei at the main position, and the attendants brought two cups of tea to the table. mist floated from the tea, and the subtle fragrance of tea began to fill the room. it was as if the previous conflict had been just a passing cloud. ¡°sir, how may we serve you?¡± the innkeeper noticed that chen fei didn¡¯t dwell on the earlier incident, and he breathed a sigh of relief. these recent days had been very peculiar; cultivators at the aperture tempering realm, who were once a rare sight, now seemed to be everywhere. first, the yashan army occupied qinhai city, and their aperture tempering realm cultivators were an overwhelmingly formidable force for qinhai city to contend with. the people of qinhai city had also seen the sight of so many cultivators at the aperture tempering realm gathered together, which dispelled many unwarranted notions. due to the terrifying presence of the yashan army, this shop had been closed recently to avoid trouble. in the past, the forces behind this shop could handle any problems that arose in qinhai city. however, now if any trouble occurred, especially with ties to the yashan army, it was not a matter of whether they could handle it or not. it was not just them; the families behind them might also be implicated. they had closed their doors, yet someone had come knocking, and it was a cultivator at the aperture tempering realm. who could they reason with now? ¡°i¡¯d like to purchase some information,¡± chen fei said. chen fei picked up the cup of tea on the table and took a sip, enjoying the refreshing taste. his eyes brightened slightly; the tea was quite good. since he began cultivating, chen fei had not pursued material comforts excessively. most of his time was spent on cultivation. in the eyes of many, chen fei seemed to be practicing like an ascetic monk. as a result, people admired both his natural talent and his determination in cultivation. for example, his senior disciple brother, guo linshan, had been inspired by chen fei¡¯s efforts and had dedicated himself entirely to cultivation, even giving up most forms of entertainment. sir, please go ahead. as long as we know it, we will not withhold any information,¡± the innkeeper immediately assured. ¡°when did the yashan army enter qinhai city?¡± chen fei set down his teacup and looked at the innkeeper. chen fei needed to piece together the details to have a clear understanding of everything. ¡°ten days ago.¡± upon hearing the question about the yashan army, the innkeeper felt somewhat uneasy, but he dared not hide anything and answered straightforwardly, ¡°the yashan army arrived just ten days ago. the city¡¯s defense barely lasted a moment, and they breached the city gates.¡± chen fei nodded, not surprised at all. their respective strengths were simply on different levels. qinhai city, in the eyes of the yashan army, was a matter of ¡°want it or not¡± rather than ¡°can we get it.¡± ¡°after the yashan army entered the city, they summoned all the family powers and assigned quotas to each family, and no one opposed it,¡± the innkeeper said. he understood that chen fei was seeking information about the yashan army, so without waiting for chen fei¡¯s questions, he continued, ¡°the original soldiers of qinhai city were incorporated into the yashan army, but apart from that, everything in qinhai city remains the same.¡± chen fei recalled the scenes he had witnessed on the streets earlier. although the lives of the common people had been affected, the impact was still bearable. many shops were open as usual, but there were very few people coming and going. clearly, most people were staying at home and dared not venture out on the streets without good reason. currently, the yashan army seemed relatively disciplined, but in qinhai city, the yashan army was unquestionably the ruler. if the yashan army soldiers were to do something, it was impossible to predict what might happen. if you accidentally became their target, all you could do was grit your teeth and endure. as for those family powers, their assets had undoubtedly been plundered for the most part. however, as long as they were still alive, it was unlikely that anyone would dare to resist. more importantly, resistance would be futile. ¡°what about the ruan family? did they offend the yashan army?¡± chen fei asked the innkeeper. ¡°well, i¡¯m not sure about the specific reasons,¡± the innkeeper hesitated before continuing, ¡°but there are rumors that the ruan family had some grievances with the yashan army due to an aperture tempering realm expert they befriended in recent years, and that¡¯s why the ruan family was wiped out.¡± the innkeeper finished speaking, and suddenly, he seemed to recall something. he had been feeling that chen fei looked somewhat familiar, but he couldn¡¯t remember where he had seen him before. now that he had mentioned the ruan family, he took a closer look at chen fei¡¯s face and realized that this was the aperture tempering realm expert the ruan family had befriended in recent years. chen fei¡¯s portrait was kept in most of the prominent families in qinhai city. although it couldn¡¯t be considered an exact likeness, there was a resemblance of about sixty to seventy percent. the reason these prominent families kept portraits was to serve as a warning to their family members, reminding them to be vigilant with their actions and avoid offending those they shouldn¡¯t. otherwise, it could bring trouble to the family, and the first person to take action and commit murder would likely be someone from their own family. the innkeeper had naturally seen this portrait before, and even half a month ago, he had revisited it. after all, when news of chen fei¡¯s appearance in qinhai city had spread, it had reached the members of various families. so, was the person before him the reason why the ruan family was wiped out? Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Despair chapter 358: despair translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation upon hearing the innkeeper¡¯s words, chen fei furrowed his brows. was the ruan family¡¯s wipeout because of him? in chen fei¡¯s mind, he recalled the three people from the yashan sect he had encountered outside shang wu city, especially xu yanxin, who had been wounded by his godslayer sword. mental injuries, though they might not seem significant, could have a lasting impact on one¡¯s future cultivation if not handled properly. so, did xu yanxin hold a grudge and, upon discovering a connection between the ruan family and chen fei, decided to eliminate the ruan family altogether? in the eyes of other families in qinhai city, chen fei¡¯s relationship with the ruan family was likely considered very close. perhaps many members of the ruan family thought the same. however, when he encountered the soldiers from the yashan sect outside shang wu city, they should have known that he was not to be trifled with. did they really go to such lengths just to settle a score? it felt like there must be other reasons! chen fei tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and the innkeeper stood by, not daring to breathe loudly. now that he knew chen fei¡¯s identity and thought about the yashan sect, the innkeeper suddenly felt his luck had taken a turn for the worse. if the soldiers from the yashan sect were to find out that chen fei was here and that he had shared information, would he also face retribution from the yashan sect, perhaps even dragging his family into the mess? but when a cultivator at chen fei¡¯s level asked for information, he had no choice but to provide it. even if he had recognized chen fei¡¯s identity from the start, the innkeeper would still have to obediently answer all of chen fei¡¯s questions. the yashan sect was terrifying, but wasn¡¯t chen fei, a cultivator at the aperture tempering realm, also terrifying? whichever way he looked at it, the outcome seemed the same. ¡°where are the members of the ruan family now?¡± chen fei¡¯s fingers tapped lightly as he looked at the innkeeper. although the innkeeper tried to maintain a steady demeanor, chen fei noticed the fluctuations in his emotions. with a little thought, chen fei understood that the innkeeper had probably recognized his identity. the ruan family had been targeted because of chen fei, and even this shop, along with the family behind it, might not face complete annihilation but would likely suffer significant losses if they were implicated. ¡°they are being held in the barracks in the south of the city,¡± the innkeeper replied in a hushed voice. ¡°are all the members of the ruan family there?¡± ¡°some were killed on the spot, and the rest are there,¡± the innkeeper shook his head. chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed even tighter. when surrounded by a group of soldiers, many inhumane things could happen, and these incidents were seldom investigated. in such situations, it was almost inevitable for the people of the ruan family to resist. however, considering the ruan family¡¯s strength, they were decent in qinhai city, but when facing the yashan sect, it was like an ant challenging a cart. daring to resist would undoubtedly lead to a fate of slaughter, without any surprises. in the eyes of the yashan sect, the targets of their siege, as long as they dared to make a move of resistance, were to be suppressed directly. they wouldn¡¯t care about the reasons; they only needed one outcome. the process didn¡¯t matter. ¡°very well, here is the payment for the information.¡± some silver coins appeared on the table as chen fei stood up and gave the innkeeper a glance before disappearing into the courtyard. the innkeeper stared at the silver coins on the table, feeling as though the money was burning his hands. he remembered the warning look chen fei gave him before leaving, making it clear that he should keep any sensitive information to himself. if news of chen fei¡¯s presence here reached the yashan sect, chen fei would place the responsibility for this matter on the innkeeper and, by extension, his family. the innkeeper wasn¡¯t sure whether the yashan sect could kill chen fei, but in theory, they could, given the numerous cultivators in the yashan sect. however, if something went wrong, and chen fei remained unharmed, those left behind would be in trouble. ¡°innkeeper, that person has left,¡± lang jiushan entered the tea room and spoke cautiously. ¡°pass the word down: no one is allowed to disclose what happened today to anyone. if i find out that anyone has been spreading gossip, our clan¡¯s rules will be enforced. do you understand?¡± the innkeeper looked at lang jiushan and spoke sternly. there shouldn¡¯t be anyone else who recognized chen fei¡¯s identity, but the innkeeper wanted to ensure that as few people as possible knew about this incident for their safety. ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go tell them immediately,¡± lang jiushan was startled by the innkeeper¡¯s tone and quickly left to deliver the message. the other guards nodded in agreement, not daring to voice any objections. on the street, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered like a phantom, and ordinary people couldn¡¯t even catch a glimpse of his afterimage. in just a moment, chen fei arrived in the southern part of the city. this area used to be the residence of qinhai city¡¯s soldiers, but now the yashan sect had taken over, and the number of people here had naturally increased significantly. even before getting close, chen fei could sense countless auras intermingled. while it was chaotic, there was also a sense of order within it. chen fei glanced at the sky, and it was getting close to nightfall. infiltrating a place, the cover of darkness was often the best protection. especially in crowded areas like this, the night could disrupt the sight of many, even soldiers skilled in martial arts. chen fei stood in the shadows, his presence completely concealed, as if he had vanished. if it weren¡¯t for witnessing it firsthand, it would be hard to imagine that there was still a person standing there. time passed, and the sky gradually darkened, and night fell completely. from the darkness, a figure emerged from chen fei¡¯s position, moving stealthily and disappearing into the night. the yashan army was founded by the yashan sect, known for its strict military discipline, different from typical rebel groups. even at night and within the city, there were soldiers on guard duty, and there was no room for laxity. chen fei¡¯s doppelganger moved like a wraith, flashing through various positions within sight, easily bypassing all checkpoints. in just a short time, he reached deep within the military camp. here, the auras in the surroundings had become much deeper, and many of them had the cultivation of the visceral tempering realm. at the same time, within the main camp ahead, chen fei sensed the auras of two individuals in the aperture tempering realm. one was in the middle stage, and the other in the early stage. as for the other aperture tempering realm experts of the yashan army, they were inside the city lord¡¯s residence in qinhai city. chen fei¡¯s doppelganger avoided the main camp and began searching for the location where the members of the ruan family were being held. chen fei could leave behind the other members of the ruan family, but ruan qiaojun, chu wennian, and chu lan were the three he must rescue. after walking around inside the camp, chen fei¡¯s footsteps paused slightly as he finally sensed a different aura. beneath chen fei¡¯s feet, a hollow space housed several individuals. inside the water prison. chu wennian had a pale complexion, breathing as if on the brink of death. in the beginning, to protect chu lan from being violated by the soldiers of the yashan army, chu wennian had risked his life to protect her. chu wennian dared not attack the yashan army; otherwise, he would face countless blades. in that case, not only would he die, but chu lan would also meet the same fate. so, chu wennian just clung to chu lan desperately, blocking all the attacks from the yashan army. although chu wennian¡¯s cultivation was decent, he was already old and unable to fight back. he could only passively endure the attacks, which he couldn¡¯t withstand for long. in the end, chu lan had to cut her own cheek with a knife to disfigure herself. only then did the soldiers feel disgusted and stop. chu wennian and chu lan both managed to save their lives, but chu wennian¡¯s injuries were severe, to the point where he couldn¡¯t recover on his own. in this damp and cold cell, an ordinary person would lose half their life just by entering. with his heavily injured body, chu wennian had managed to hold on for these days largely because of his foundational cultivation. however, his endurance had reached its limit. the only thing chu wennian was reluctant to leave behind was his granddaughter. in this environment, if he were to die, it would be a tremendous blow to chu lan. she would likely be unable to accept such an outcome, and in this harsh environment, she would eventually follow in his footsteps. this was a scene that chu wennian absolutely did not want to see. he would rather die himself than have chu lan suffer. * *cough, cough, cough! chu wennian coughed violently, as if he were about to cough out his own lungs. blood flecks appeared at the corners of his mouth. by the end of his coughing fit, chu wennian didn¡¯t even have the strength to cough forcefully; all that remained were the constant vibrations in his throat. ¡°grandfather, are you okay?¡± chu lan¡¯s teary eyes glistened. after so many days, her tears had almost dried up, but whenever she saw her grandfather like this, it felt like a sharp knife piercing her heart, continuously stirring her emotions. this was her closest family member, but now, chu lan had no way to save chu wennian. in this water prison, many members of the ruan family had already succumbed silently, unable to endure any longer. chu wennian seemed to be next. * *thump, thump, thump! yan shiguang stomped forcefully on the cell floor, creating a loud noise that echoed around. the people in the cell below were disoriented by the intense vibrations. ¡°old man, all you do is cough all day long. why don¡¯t you just die from it? if i hear you cough one more time, i¡¯ll stab you to death right away!¡± yan shiguang looked down at chu wennian with a malicious expression from his high vantage point. he glanced at chu lan, and a hint of desire flashed in his eyes. however, when he noticed the massive scar on chu lan¡¯s face, he couldn¡¯t help but sneer in disdain. chu wennian tightly sealed his lips, his chest heaving as he suppressed all the coughs deep in his throat. he could see the murderous intent in yan shiguang¡¯s eyes, and he knew that this man was capable of killing. for chu lan¡¯s sake, chu wennian was determined to endure. chu wennian held one hope in his heart, and that hope was chen fei. even though it had been three years since chen fei had last appeared, in this dire situation, chu wennian¡¯s only remaining hope was chen fei. as long as chen fei showed up, he could save chu lan. chu wennian didn¡¯t care about himself; he only wanted chu lan to be safe. if chu lan was safe, chu wennian wouldn¡¯t hesitate to die now. sensing yan shiguang¡¯s gaze, chu lan shivered and clung tightly to chu wennian¡¯s arm. ¡°brother chen, where are you?¡± chu lan murmured quietly, her words meant for her ears only. yan shiguang, seeing chu wennian and chu lan in their vulnerable state, smiled triumphantly. just as he was about to shout and raise the alarm, he suddenly noticed a figure appearing in front of him. yan shiguang initially thought it was one of his comrades, but upon closer inspection, he realized it was a completely unfamiliar face. his eyes widened, and he was about to shout for help when he suddenly felt a numbness in his neck. the world spun, and then he saw a familiar body. but why was there no head attached to that body? Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Crushing chapter 359: crushing translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°bang!¡± a body slammed onto the ground, emitting a muffled sound that sent shivers through the hearts of those in the water prison. they thought yan shiguang was about to berate them again. however, after a brief moment, the sounds of cruelty did not resurface. instead, a scent of blood began to fill the air. everyone instinctively raised their heads to see that yan shiguang, who had been arrogant just moments ago, had already become lifeless. standing beside his lifeless body was a figure. the water prison was lit by only a few torches, casting a dim light. viewing from below, they couldn¡¯t clearly discern the exact features of this figure. however, for some inexplicable reason, they felt that this figure seemed familiar, as if they had seen him somewhere before. but for the life of them, they couldn¡¯t recall where. chu lan stared blankly at the person above, her eyes slowly filling with tears. others might not recognize chen fei, but for the person she had yearned for day and night, how could she not recognize him? ¡°brother chen, you¡¯re here!¡± chu lan¡¯s voice was hoarse, barely audible. however, chen fei on top of the water prison heard her voice and looked down at her. the bright light in chen fei¡¯s eyes caused chu lan¡¯s tears to flow uncontrollably down her face. chu wennian struggled to lift his head and also recognized chen fei. there was a brilliant gleam in his eyes. were they saved? were they finally going to be rescued? chu lan didn¡¯t have to die here. she was still so young. she didn¡¯t have to die here! ¡°splash!¡± chen fei extended his right hand forward, and the iron grille was lifted open with ease. a gentle force supported chu lan and chu wennian, bringing them up to the surface of the water prison. chen fei pointed his finger forward, infusing elemental energy into chu wennian¡¯s body, stabilizing his barely hanging-on breath. if chen fei had come a day or two later, no matter how strong chu wennian¡¯s willpower was, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to hold on any longer. chu wennian¡¯s pale face gradually improved, and his rapid breathing began to calm down. chu lan, seeing her grandfather¡¯s condition, was filled with joy. her grandfather wouldn¡¯t leave her anymore, and she wouldn¡¯t have to live alone in this world. chu lan looked up at chen fei, and their eyes met. chu lan was about to smile, but suddenly she remembered her own cheek, and her head drooped. when chu lan had cut her own cheek with that knife, she had used real force. at that moment, there was no time to think about how severe the scar would be; it was done solely to save chu wennian and herself, without any other considerations. but now, standing in front of chen fei, chu lan thought of the scar on her cheek, and her heart was filled with sadness. ¡°it¡¯s alright, wounds can be healed, and scars like this can also be smoothed out,¡± chen fei said softly. ¡°senior chen, we are also from the ruan family. can you please rescue us as well?¡± a voice came from below the water prison. if, a moment ago, they couldn¡¯t recognize chen fei¡¯s identity, upon seeing chu lan and chu wennian being pulled up first and thinking it over, they immediately guessed chen fei¡¯s identity. at this moment, the only person daring to come to the water prison, apart from chen fei, who was in the aperture tempering realm, seemed to be no one else. after all, the other aperture tempering realm cultivators the ruan family knew wouldn¡¯t have ventured here for them, risking so much. and chen fei, back then, had escorted ruan qiaojun and the other two back to qinhai city. their relationship was definitely not ordinary. ¡°outside is the military camp, and if you leave like this, you¡¯re very likely to die,¡± chen fei whispered. the ruan family members, who had already shown signs of relief, turned deathly pale upon hearing this. the combination of the yashan army and the original qinhai city soldiers made for a large force. while those in the aperture tempering realm might not fear ordinary soldiers, they could be detained by other aperture tempering realm cultivators, making it impossible to protect so many members of the ruan family if they left. leaving meant being prepared to be shot on the spot. surviving in the water prison was one thing, but if there was a prison break, there was also the question of whether the remaining prisoners would be killed in retaliation. outside, with luck, they might escape with their lives, but with bad luck, they could be shot dead. ¡°senior chen, i want to go out, please take me with you!¡± someone said loudly. faced with the choice of certain death or taking a chance, they chose the latter. ¡°and me, please, senior chen, have mercy!¡± most of the ruan family members raised their hands, while a few remained silent. ¡°alright!¡± chen fei did not refuse. with a wave of his right hand, everyone who wanted to leave was brought up to the surface of the water prison. they didn¡¯t make a fuss; instead, they waited quietly for chen fei¡¯s instructions. ¡°what about ruan qiaojun? why isn¡¯t she here?¡± chen fei turned to look at chu wennian. most of the ruan family members whom chen fei vaguely remembered were here, but strangely, ruan qiaojun, as the family head, was not among them. ¡°the family head was captured by a yashan army cultivator on the same day and was not detained with us,¡± chu wennian said weakly. solitary confinement? chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he entertained a few thoughts. without speaking, he looked at the ruan family members in front of him and said, ¡°i will temporarily place you outside the city, and what to do next will be your own decision.¡± after chen fei finished speaking, he used his elemental energy to lift the dozens of people in front of him and disappeared within the water prison. seeing chen fei and the other ruan family members disappear, the few who remained behind suddenly became panicked. earlier, they had hesitated and hesitated, but now that they were the only ones left, they regretted their decision. ¡°senior chen, senior chen, 1 also want to go, senior chen!¡± someone shouted loudly, but there was only a muffled echo resounding within the water prison. chen fei had already left, and even if they regretted their decision now, it was too late. on the ground, chen fei carried dozens of people and rushed toward the exit of the military camp. along the way, he killed the patrolling soldiers one by one. however, soon the unusual situation here alerted other patrolmen. this was different from when chen fei had infiltrated alone; after all, the number of people he was carrying was too large to remain concealed. it was better to quickly break out of here, as it was impossible to hide such a large group. the alarm rang out throughout the military camp, and soldiers began to converge on the scene. meanwhile, two aperture tempering realm cultivators from the main camp had already rushed over to intercept them. having someone infiltrate unnoticed was already embarrassing enough for them; if they were allowed to escape from prison like this, the face of the yashan army would be completely lost. ¡°who are you? stay there!¡± ji zhuowen shouted angrily, his figure flickering as he chased after chen fei, while soldiers around him began to form a defensive formation. formation is the only possible way for cultivators below the body refining realm to overcome those above it. while aperture tempering realm cultivators are much stronger than those in the body refining realm, if they are trapped in a formation, they cannot escape and will ultimately be exhausted to death. at this moment, the soldiers surrounding chen fei were still some distance away from him. ji zhuowen¡¯s goal was to temporarily stop them, allowing the formation to naturally trap chen fei in place. at that point, they would decide whether to execute him on the spot or capture him alive. behind ji zhuowen, cheng hengzhong closely followed, transmitting the situation here to the city lord¡¯s mansion through a spiritual device. ¡°i just want to take a few people with me.¡± because he was carrying dozens of ruan family members, chen fei¡¯s speed couldn¡¯t reach its normal level. ji zhuowen, a mid-level aperture tempering realm cultivator, was catching up at an incredibly fast pace. in a moment, he would be right behind chen fei. ¡°take people with you? do you think this place is somewhere you can come and go as you please?¡± ji zhuowen laughed loudly, mocking chen fei, and said sternly, ¡°now, not only them but even you should stay here obediently.¡± all the ruan family members felt a chill in their hearts. ji zhuowen didn¡¯t bother hiding his murderous intent in his words. once intercepted, all of them would die, and there was no other possibility. clutching her grandfather¡¯s arm tightly, chu lan looked worried. chu wennian remained silent as he gazed at chen fei. at this moment, all they could do was trust chen fei. in an instant, they crossed several hundred meters, and ji zhuowen caught up with chen fei about a hundred meters away. a long bow appeared in ji zhuowen¡¯s hand, and he nocked an arrow, causing the surrounding elemental energy to ripple. the arrow shot towards chen fei¡¯s back at an astonishing speed. ji zhuowen didn¡¯t expect this arrow to actually harm chen fei. he just wanted to disrupt chen fei¡¯s movements, whether through a counterattack or evasion, to slow him down. this way, he could catch up to chen fei more quickly. once the other soldiers closed in, even if chen fei had wings, there would be no escape from this military camp. ¡°boom!¡± a figure appeared in front of the arrow, shattering it in mid-air. it was chen fei¡¯s true self. meanwhile, his clone continued to rush towards the outskirts of the camp with the ruan family members. seeing chen fei suddenly appear, ji zhuowen furrowed his brows. he looked at the two nearly identical figures and couldn¡¯t tell which one was the real chen fei and which one was the clone. ¡°junior brother cheng, i¡¯ll stop him. you go after the ruan family!¡± ji zhuowen spoke in a deep voice. if he couldn¡¯t distinguish between the real and the clone, he decided to deal with both. ¡°alright, senior brother, be careful!¡± cheng hengzhong responded and attempted to bypass chen fei to continue pursuing the ruan family. ¡°whoosh!¡± the sound of breaking through the air was sharp and loud. chen fei suddenly appeared in front of cheng hengzhong, and with a slight flick of his wrist, the qianyuan sword was already slashing toward cheng hengzhong. cheng hengzhong was about to draw his sword when he suddenly felt an astonishing pressure bearing down on him. it was as if he were facing a towering giant, and a sense of horror overwhelmed him. in this moment, cheng hengzhong lost the courage to even draw his sword and stood there helplessly, awaiting his fate. ¡°ah!¡± cheng hengzhong let out a furious roar, forcibly pulling himself out of that fearful state of mind. engaging in a direct confrontation was entirely impossible; the opponent¡¯s strength far exceeded his own. the mere presence of the opponent¡¯s overwhelming aura had him cornered. at this point, cheng hengzhong¡¯s only option was self-preservation. faced with chen fei¡¯s sword, he needed to protect his own life. his sword form took on a circular shape as cheng hengzhong instantly guided his elemental energy along specific pathways, making his entire body¡¯s strength form a cohesive and round defense. the sword he wielded covered every inch of his body, creating a protective shield. this technique, known as ¡°mountain-sealing sword,¡± was a well-known defensive move of the yashan sect. it allowed cheng hengzhong to channel his entire strength for defense rather than offense. cheng hengzhong had used this technique before to withstand attacks from multiple cultivators in the aperture tempering realm. it was nearly impenetrable at the early-stage aperture tempering realm and could even help him retreat relatively unharmed when facing mid-stage aperture tempering realm opponents. ¡°clang!¡± chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword clashed against cheng hengzhong¡¯s spirit sword, and the sound of twisted metal was ear-piercing. cheng hengzhong¡¯s expression changed drastically as the mountain-sealing sword, which had always provided him with complete protection, was now being crushed under tremendous force.. Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Sealing the Sea with a Single Sword chapter 360: sealing the sea with a single sword translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°boom!¡± the sound of the explosion echoed through the military camp as cheng hengzhong was sent flying, crashing through several buildings before embedding himself into a courtyard wall. blood streamed from his mouth and nose. with a single sword strike, he was severely wounded and on the brink of death. feeling cheng hengzhong¡¯s rapidly declining aura, the nearby visceral tempering realm generals couldn¡¯t help but hesitate in their footsteps. what kind of power was this? it had incapacitated cheng hengzhong with a single move. and judging by the speed of cheng hengzhong¡¯s weakening aura, without immediate treatment, he might die shortly. ji zhuowen¡¯s eyes widened slowly. chen fei¡¯s display of combat skill had already astounded him earlier. however, before he could even alert cheng hengzhong, chen fei¡¯s sword had already struck. this one strike had thoroughly terrified ji zhuowen. under the mountain-sealing sword technique, cheng hengzhong had been pushed to the brink of death. within the yashan sect, no one could achieve such a feat, and ji zhuowen was no exception. this level of brute force, bordering on the irrational, shouldn¡¯t occur at the mid-stage aperture tempering realm. indeed, when chen fei had truly gone all out, ji zhuowen realized the true extent of chen fei¡¯s power. at the mid-stage aperture tempering realm, his cultivation was on par with ji zhuowen¡¯s, but chen fei¡¯s displayed strength far surpassed his own. it had reached a level that ji zhuowen couldn¡¯t even aspire to. chen fei turned his gaze towards ji zhuowen, causing the latter¡¯s complexion to change. at this moment, the soldiers in the vicinity had not yet closed in, and their formation had not been established. having witnessed the sharpness of chen fei¡¯s previous sword strike, ji zhuowen, now facing chen fei alone, although reluctant to admit it, was indeed feeling somewhat afraid. as for the harsh words he had just uttered, ji zhuowen had completely forgotten about them at this moment. observing ji zhuowen¡¯s slightly fearful expression, chen fei remained silent, turned, and hurried towards the outside of the military camp. ji zhuowen swallowed hard, standing still and not making a move. suddenly, several aperture tempering realm auras appeared within ji zhuowen¡¯s perception, coming from the direction of the city lord¡¯s mansion. judging by the positions of these auras, they were surprisingly close to this location now. ¡°senior brother ji, have you captured the jailbreakers?¡± xu yanxin¡¯s voice came from afar, filled with excitement. ji zhuowen opened his mouth but didn¡¯t know how to reply, keeping his eyes on chen fei¡¯s retreating figure. with the combat skills that chen fei had displayed, he realized that trying to stop him was virtually impossible. however, not far away, there was a figure dragging dozens of members from the ruan family, and ji zhuowen believed he could intercept them. if he could block these dozens of people, chen fei would either have to escape on his own or be forced to engage with him. ¡°brother ji, don¡¯t let them get away,¡± a voice from the distance seemed to sense ji zhuowen¡¯s hesitation. upon hearing this newcomer¡¯s voice, ji zhuowen hesitated for a moment and then rapidly fired a dozen arrows from his longbow. like meteors, they sharply flew toward the ruan family members. simultaneously, ji zhuowen¡¯s figure flashed, rushing forward. several fellow sect members were already nearby. while chen fei¡¯s previous sword strike had shown immense strength, with some careful strategy and brief entanglement, ji zhuowen still had some confidence. when everyone converged on him, chen fei wouldn¡¯t be able to escape, even if he had three heads and six arms. the black sword pearl gleamed as it shattered the arrows in mid-air. chen fei turned to look at ji zhuowen, who was charging towards him, squinting his eyes slightly. did they really have to force him to kill? chen fei naturally sensed the aperture tempering realm auras not far away. however, there was no aura of the late aperture tempering realm among them, but there were two at the mid-stage aperture tempering realm. ¡°leave those people behind, or no one will be able to leave here!¡± ji zhuowen shouted sternly as he stared at chen fei. the ruan family members around chen fei had already shown relief on their faces, but with ji zhuowen¡¯s words and the intentionally displayed aperture tempering realm auras in the distance, their hopes were dashed. facing so many aperture tempering realm cultivators, it was a case of being outnumbered and outgunned. it seemed inevitable for chen fei to abandon them, or else he would risk getting himself killed. the ruan family members had never hoped that an aperture tempering realm cultivator would sacrifice himself to save them. it was an unrealistic expectation. if they were in chen fei¡¯s shoes, they wouldn¡¯t be able to do such a thing either. a bitter expression covered chu wennian¡¯s face. he had initially thought that they could escape and both he and his granddaughter would survive. he didn¡¯t expect this to be the outcome in the end. why was life so bitter? ¡°are you suggesting that you¡¯re tired of living?¡± chen fei¡¯s main self looked at ji zhuowen and said coldly. ¡°even though you¡¯re strong, there are more than just the two of us here.¡± ji zhuowen listened to chen fei¡¯s words, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes as he sneered. if it were just him alone, he wouldn¡¯t dare to stop chen fei in the slightest, as was evident from what happened earlier. but now, his fellow disciples were coming from afar, and they were only here to block chen fei for a moment. ¡°is that so?¡± as chen fei¡¯s words fell, he activated his soaring heaven technique to the extreme, and his figure suddenly disappeared, as if he had teleported, appearing right in front of ji zhuowen. seeing chen fei¡¯s figure disappear, ji zhuowen¡¯s heart trembled. with his vision, all he could see was a blurred figure approaching. this kind of speed, even stronger than what chen fei had shown earlier, was what chen fei should have in terms of speed. however, how could there be such speed in the mid-stage aperture tempering realm? just like the strength chen fei displayed earlier, it was difficult to imagine in the mid-stage aperture tempering realm. with this kind of speed, this kind of strength, ji zhuowen couldn¡¯t help but doubt if chen fei was a late aperture tempering realm powerhouse. ji zhuowen¡¯s original plan was to engage in a protracted battle, using distance to entangle chen fei and prevent him from escaping at full speed. however, upon seeing chen fei¡¯s current speed, the idea of distance became a joke, and entanglement also became a joke. seal the sea with a sword! ji zhuowen took a deep breath, and his entire body¡¯s essence surged, flowing endlessly within his body. it was somewhat similar to the technique used by cheng hengzhong earlier, but evidently more refined. sea-sealing sword was an advanced cultivation technique built upon the foundation of mountain-sealing sword, taking it one step further. the final move in this technique was called ¡°sky-sealing sword.¡± seal the sky with a sword. what an audacious idea! but if one could truly master it, the defensive power it possessed would be unparalleled. not only did this technique excel in defense, but it also had exceptional offensive power when used to the fullest. chen fei had a similar concept in his starry night sword and thorn sword techniques when he practiced them in the body refining realm. of course, compared to these three sword techniques of the yashan sect, there was no doubt a significant gap, and they couldn¡¯t be compared on many levels. as ji zhuowen¡¯s sword technique unfolded, a tremendous aura like surging waves spread out. ji zhuowen¡¯s expression became solemn, and the surrounding elemental energy fluctuated. a tremendous force surged continuously, like a turbulent wave. chen fei¡¯s hair flew backward as he disregarded the oppressive pressure, and he thrust his qianyuan sword forward. it felt like piercing into thick, dense seawater, and the tremendous force was involuntarily reduced as the sword tip went deeper. the deeper the sword tip penetrated, the more pronounced this sensation became. ¡°roar!¡± a sound resembling the roar of a dragon and an elephant burst from within chen fei¡¯s body. the sword element wall blocking in front of chen fei immediately fluctuated, forcefully pushed aside by an immense force. ji zhuowen¡¯s eyes widened slowly, and his elemental energy continued to boil. the veins on his forehead were on the verge of bursting as he struggled to dissipate the tremendous force on the qianyuan sword. however, no matter how hard ji zhuowen tried, he could only watch helplessly as the sword tip of the qianyuan sword pierced inward. the black ripples on the qianyuan sword seemed to contain a raging and immense power. in the face of this power, the sea-sealing sword technique had become almost laughable. unstoppable and powerless to resist. ¡°boom!¡± the sea-sealing sword was completely shattered, and ji zhuowen spewed out a mist of blood into the air. his face turned pale, and his elemental energy went into instant turmoil and lost control. ji zhuowen felt every bone and muscle in his body being continuously crushed by an overwhelming force. he wanted to adjust, but he didn¡¯t know where to begin. at this moment, ji zhuowen lost all his power to resist. terror filled ji zhuowen¡¯s eyes. he knew he was not as strong as chen fei, and he had considered that he might fall into a disadvantage within a few moves. however, ji zhuowen had never imagined that after using the sea-sealing sword, he would be defeated in a single move. this was the proud heritage of the yashan sect¡¯s cultivation techniques, but now, in front of chen fei, it seemed like a joke. vulnerable to a single blow! ¡°stop!¡± an urgent shout came from a distance. chen fei turned to look and found it was liang zhongpu, the elder of the yashan sect whom he had a chance encounter with outside shang wu city. and beside liang zhongpu, apart from xu yanxin, there was someone unexpected ¨C hong yuanfeng from the immortal cloud sword sect. in apricot fen city, this elder from the immortal cloud sword sect had shown a hint of killing intent towards chen fei. unexpectedly, they would meet again in qinhai city today. chen fei¡¯s expression suddenly changed slightly as he connected the dots with the information he had gathered today. he suddenly realized that this was a trap set by hong yuanfeng in collusion with the yashan sect, using the ruans as bait to lure him out. it would be best if chen fei appeared himself. even if he didn¡¯t, they wouldn¡¯t suffer any losses. this seemed more like a spontaneous decision by hong yuanfeng, a temporary trap. as for why the yashan sect was willing to cooperate, with the personal persuasion of the immortal cloud sword sect elder, they naturally had to give face. besides, there had been some grievances between chen fei and the yashan sect back when they were outside shang wu city. a well-coordinated plan! chen fei¡¯s identity, when connected with the information available in qinhai city, could lead to a reasonable deduction. this was a scheme specifically targeting chen fei. the ruans were lured into this because of their acquaintance with chen fei, turning them into bait. was it unfair? certainly. but in this world, sometimes things didn¡¯t make sense. strength was the only way to avoid such situations and overcome them. ¡°brother ji is a friend of our immortal cloud sword sect. chen fei, don¡¯t make a mistake!¡± hong yuanfeng threatened with a cold and stern expression as he saw the situation unfold. the immortal cloud sword sect, despite the complex situation surrounding immortal cloud city, was still one of the top three sects. a junior like primordial sword sect is just a member of the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s alliance. how could he dare to rebel? a faint smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face, a feeling reminiscent of when he killed hong yuanfeng¡¯s disciple shen dingyan years ago. however, back then, chen fei was powerless to resist. but now, hong yuanfeng¡¯s cultivation remained the same, while chen fei had already advanced from the bone tempering realm to the mid-stage aperture tempering realm. ¡°tsk!¡± the qianyuan sword flipped in the air, and in ji zhuowen¡¯s horrified gaze, it swept across his neck, blood splattering.. Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Pursuit chapter 361: pursuit translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation liang zhongpu¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily, the corners almost splitting. while the yashan sect was considered a major sect in the vicinity, it didn¡¯t boast an abundance of aperture tempering realm cultivators, nor did it have any late aperture tempering realm powerhouses. for the yashan sect, a cultivator in the early aperture tempering realm was a precious combat asset, let alone someone in the mid aperture tempering realm. within the entire sect, there were only three cultivators at the mid aperture tempering realm. not too long ago, during the siege of shang wu city, one of them had been injured and was currently recuperating in the city lord¡¯s mansion. and now, ji zhuowen had been killed before liang zhongpu¡¯s very eyes, leaving him struggling to accept this reality. hong yuanfeng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze turned cold as he looked at chen fei. killing someone right in front of him, was chen fei planning for a life-or-death showdown? in hong yuanfeng¡¯s view, even if the fish died, the net would remain intact. chen fei didn¡¯t say a word. he glanced at liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng, retrieved the spiritual weapon from ji zhuowen¡¯s hand, and then with a swift movement, dashed toward the outskirts of the city. this was a military camp, and soldiers were gradually closing in. if he were completely surrounded, it would put him in a very unfavorable position. ¡°stop, you thief!¡± liang zhongpu roared in anger, his figure flashing as he pursued chen fei. was he planning to kill a member of the yashan sect and just leave like this? hong yuanfeng remained silent and followed behind liang zhongpu. today, chen fei had to die. ji zhuowen¡¯s killing took hong yuanfeng by surprise. chen fei¡¯s strength exceeded hong yuanfeng¡¯s expectations. after all, he was a genuine mid aperture tempering realm cultivator. although ji zhuowen had recently broken through to the mid aperture tempering realm, the realm was there. chen fei had just recently broken through to the aperture tempering realm, so how could he kill a mid-aperture tempering realm cultivator? if he continued to grow like this, what heights could he reach? if chen fei managed to escape today and took refuge in the primordial sword sect, hong yuanfeng wouldn¡¯t have a chance to take action against him. informing the immortal cloud sword sect about the threat posed by chen fei was also not a feasible option. currently, the greatest threats to the immortal cloud sword sect were the divine flame sect and the seemingly neutral yu family. attacking the primordial sword sect was out of the question since chen fei had killed someone from the yashan sect, and the immortal cloud sword sect had suffered no losses. in the eyes of the high-ranking members of the immortal cloud sword sect, chen fei¡¯s mid aperture tempering realm cultivation and strength were not significant. what the immortal cloud sword sect lacked were combined aperture tempering realm cultivators; they had no shortage of mid aperture tempering realm cultivators, and they even had several peak aperture tempering realm powerhouses. to put it bluntly, a peak aperture tempering realm cultivator, if handled properly, could gradually wear down the entire primordial sword sect without suffering any damage themselves. this was their confidence. therefore, hong yuanfeng had to kill chen fei today. otherwise, he would have to watch chen fei grow stronger without any good solutions. if chen fei reached the late aperture tempering realm someday, hong yuanfeng would have to be careful about his own safety. after all, in the eyes of the immortal cloud sword sect, as long as the primordial sword sect didn¡¯t make any major mistakes, they were tolerable. hong yuanfeng¡¯s personal interests were not the same as the overall interests of the immortal cloud sword sect. unless the immortal cloud sword sect found out that chen fei had killed someone from their sect, there was no real reason for them to take action. hong yuanfeng couldn¡¯t allow chen fei to pose a constant threat by staying by his side. he seized the opportunity today, while they were in qinhai city, to silently kill chen fei without anyone noticing. by doing so, the primordial sword sect wouldn¡¯t be able to find any evidence, and the alliance with the immortal cloud sword sect wouldn¡¯t be significantly affected. plus, he could completely eliminate this hidden danger. otherwise, hong yuanfeng wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep and eat in peace! xu yanxin approached the injured cheng hengzhong and saw that he had already been taken away by other soldiers for treatment, temporarily out of immediate danger. his heart eased slightly. however, the extent of cheng hengzhong¡¯s injuries left xu yanxin somewhat chilled. he wasn¡¯t aware of how chen fei had managed to inflict such damage on cheng hengzhong in just a few moves, but they had received the message from the city lord¡¯s mansion and arrived shortly after. the time they spent getting here was extremely short. yet in this brief time frame, chen fei had not only severely injured cheng hengzhong but also killed ji zhuowen in front of them. this level of combat prowess was simply unimaginable for an ordinary mid aperture tempering realm cultivator. thinking about liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng, who were currently chasing after chen fei, xu yanxin hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth and following suit. while chen fei was strong, liang zhongpu was no weakling. he was at least much stronger than ji zhuowen, who was also in the mid aperture tempering realm. and then there was hong yuanfeng, a master who inherited the top techniques of the immortal cloud sword sect. he was already much stronger than an average mid aperture tempering realm cultivator. together, they would surely be able to capture chen fei. after all, based on the information they received, chen fei had only recently broken through to the aperture tempering realm, roughly three years ago. for many cultivators at this stage, that time would be barely enough to stabilize their cultivation and open one or two additional acupoints. chen fei¡¯s current displayed strength had far exceeded this category, reaching the level of the mid aperture tempering realm. however, it was likely that this was already his limit. facing the combined assault from liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng, xu yanxin didn¡¯t believe that chen fei could create any further waves. xu yanxin thought this way, and liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng shared the same sentiment. achieving the mid aperture tempering realm within three years was already quite astonishing, and during this time, other aspects of cultivation were likely to be comparatively weaker. of course, this talent was still terrifying. given enough time to grow, who knew how far chen fei could progress. now that both sides were mortal enemies, there was no possibility of reconciliation. in that case, they had to take advantage of the fact that chen fei hadn¡¯t become stronger yet and eliminate him here. otherwise, chen fei would not only be a threat to hong yuanfeng but also a major concern for the entire yashan army. chen fei¡¯s main body transformed into a phantom and, with a few leaps, landed outside the city walls. upon reaching this point, chen fei didn¡¯t stop but continued running forward. liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng also leaped over the city walls, closely following behind chen fei to ensure he didn¡¯t leave their sight. after a moment, xu yanxin finally landed outside the city walls. he looked at the three figures in the distance, now reduced to mere specks. seeing that chen fei was still running, xu yanxin felt more at ease. apparently, chen fei was concerned about not being able to defeat the two of them, which was why he was fleeing. at this moment, inside qinhai city, chen fei¡¯s clone, along with several members of the ruan family, leaped out from another section of the city walls and eventually came to a stop in a mountain valley. this location was more than ten miles away from qinhai city, with no obstructed visibility between them and the city. if anyone were to chase them, they would be easily spotted. ¡°big brother chen, are you a clone?¡± chu lan cautiously asked, and the other members of the ruan family also looked at chen fei. just moments ago, things happened so quickly in the military camp that they were caught off guard. however, they more or less understood the situation. the person before them and the one who appeared later both seemed to be chen fei. such lifelike appearances, almost like real people, were beyond imagination in the world of martial arts and filled them with awe. unfortunately, those who could truly touch this realm were always a tiny minority among the few. ¡°yes, the main body has lured them away,¡± chen fei nodded. ii is it dangerous?¡± chu lan asked nervously. in her impression, there were many mid aperture tempering realm cultivators in the yashan sect, while chen fei was a newly promoted mid aperture tempering realm cultivator in the primordial sword sect. chu lan¡¯s cultivation level was not high, but she still had some knowledge of cultivation. compared to those mid aperture tempering realm cultivators who had practiced for many years, chen fei was expected to have a significant gap in strength. ¡°it¡¯s alright,¡± chen fei reassured her, ruffling chu lan¡¯s hair and smiling. dozens of miles away, chen fei¡¯s main body ran into a dense forest and stopped on a rock, turning to look back. if chen fei wanted to, with his perfected soaring heaven technique, liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng wouldn¡¯t be able to catch up to him at all. chen fei had been keeping liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng hanging by a thread earlier for a simple reason: he intended to leave them stranded here forever. in the military camp just now, anyone who had seen chen fei was already killed by him. today, as long as he killed liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng here, then returned to kill all the mid aperture tempering realm cultivators in the yashan army, this matter would be considered resolved. just as hong yuanfeng dared to set a trap and try to kill chen fei in qinhai city, it was because this place was too far from immortal cloud city. many things were difficult to convey to immortal cloud city as long as the general situation was neatly resolved from start to finish. when liang zhongpu saw chen fei come to a stop ahead, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he became cautious. however, when he glanced at hong yuanfeng beside him, liang zhongpu relaxed a bit. the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s influence extended for thousands of miles, and having cultivators in the combined aperture tempering realm was a key factor. however, the cultivators in the aperture tempering realm from within their sect were also stronger than those in most other sects of the same level. this was due to the inherent advantages in their cultivation techniques, which were difficult for other sects to match. this advantage became even more pronounced in the late aperture tempering realm. ¡°not running anymore?¡± hong yuanfeng looked at chen fei and taunted. based on chen fei¡¯s displayed agility earlier, hong yuanfeng was genuinely concerned that chen fei might keep running, and if something unexpected happened in the process, they might lose track of him. now that chen fei dared to stop and confront them, while hong yuanfeng had a cold smile in his heart, he also felt somewhat relieved. as for the possibility of chen fei counterattacking them? did he think all those years of his cultivation were for nothing? moreover, liang zhongpu, who was standing beside hong yuanfeng, had also been in the mid aperture tempering realm for many years. with the combined strength of both of them, could they not handle one chen fei? ¡°this distance is far enough!¡± chen fei said, looking at hong yuanfeng. the surrounding spiritual energy trembled, and a black sword formation descended from the sky, exuding immense pressure in all directions, shrouding the two of them. ¡°the zhongyuan sword formation? i¡¯ve been wanting to experience it!¡± liang zhongpu shouted, and a sword shadow soared into the sky. within the sword shadow, waves surged, and it was none other than the sea-sealing sword. compared to the one displayed by ji zhuowen earlier, liang zhongpu¡¯s sea-sealing sword had an even more imposing aura. the surging waves crashed against the shore, as if there were indeed a vast sea, sealed within it by liang zhongpu, and crashing towards the zhongyuan sword formation. hong yuanfeng took a step forward with his left foot, preparing to charge at chen fei with force, but suddenly, his expression froze, and he looked up above. in hong yuanfeng¡¯s expectations, the zhongyuan sword formation, which should have been blocked by liang zhongpu¡¯s sea-sealing sword, was now rapidly overpowering liang zhongpu¡¯s sword shadows. in the next moment, the black sword formation covered all directions. liang zhongpu¡¯s face turned slightly pale, his breath became disordered, but what was even more chaotic than his breath was liang zhongpu¡¯s state of mind. the sea-sealing sword was used for both defense and offense. even though the head-on attack just now wasn¡¯t the most potent state of the sea-sealing sword, it was still difficult for liang zhongpu to accept that it had been easily broken through. in liang zhongpu¡¯s perception, that sword formation felt like a real mountain bearing down on him, and he couldn¡¯t resist it.. Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Total Destruction chapter 362: total destruction translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation if liang zhongpu¡¯s sea-sealing sword displayed the momentum of a vast sea just now, then chen fei¡¯s sword formation truly possessed the awe-inspiring power of a mountain. one was merely symbolic, while the other was a real, immense force. the gap between the two sides was evident. ¡°whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!¡± within the sword formation, eighty-one sword pearls soared into the sky, the zhongyuan sword of great completion and the giant spirit sword of great completion merged as one, possessing an exceedingly exaggerated level of power. at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, possessing such a degree of comprehension of this cultivation could be said to place chen fei¡¯s strength at the pinnacle of the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. hong yuanfeng practiced a top-tier cultivation, the tianyue sword, which, when cultivated to its peak, could open up a hundred acupoints. although it hadn¡¯t reached the level of a hundred and eight acupoints, it had already far surpassed the eighty acupoints of the zhongyuan sword. however, hong yuanfeng hadn¡¯t comprehended the tianyue sword to the great completion level. if he had, even the immortal cloud sword sect would have to push him up to the late stage of the aperture tempering realm. if one¡¯s comprehension of the cultivation wasn¡¯t sufficient, even with enough mental power, it was challenging to break through the barrier between the middle and late stages of the aperture tempering realm. insisting on breaking through might even cause self-injury. hong yuanfeng¡¯s level of comprehension of the tianyue sword had always been lacking that last bit of refinement, and he could only rely on time to gradually gain insight. this was also the method of practice for most aperture tempering realm cultivators. otherwise, if one really relied on this level of cultivation comprehension to fortuitously break through to the late aperture tempering realm, they would undoubtedly be the weakest in the late aperture tempering realm. and forcing growth could also harm the foundation, which wasn¡¯t worth it! at this moment, hong yuanfeng sensed the tremendous power contained within those sword pearls, and his expression had changed somewhat. hong yuanfeng¡¯s knowledge was undoubtedly much greater than that of an ordinary aperture tempering realm cultivator. therefore, even before coming into contact with these sword pearls, hong yuanfeng felt a huge threat. breaking through to the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm in just three years, how was it possible to cultivate a cultivation to such a degree? this was even more baffling than chen fei reaching the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. it was possible to break through to the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm in three years with the help of some extraordinary treasures, especially considering that chen fei had been to that mysterious place and that bizarre city. it was conceivable that he had obtained some treasures by chance, leading to an accidental breakthrough. however, the level of comprehension of this cultivation was truly incomprehensible. even with exceptional talent, one shouldn¡¯t have such an exaggerated cultivation accomplishment. the primordial sword sect¡¯s cultivations opened up only a few acupoints, but it was still a cultivation that could be cultivated to the late aperture tempering realm. if it were so easy to comprehend, the primordial sword sect would have been full of late aperture tempering realm cultivators long ago. ¡°hum!¡± the eighty-one sword pearls trembled, and in the next instant, they seemed like eighty-one top-notch swordsmen, each using different sword techniques, converging to attack liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng. sensing the aura, liang zhongpu¡¯s face darkened, and he deployed the sea-sealing sword, enveloping both himself and hong yuanfeng within it. hong yuanfeng¡¯s aura continued to rise, and behind him, it appeared as though a mountain had emerged, standing firm like a towering peak. the mighty power caused the surrounding spiritual energy to tremble. liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng both sensed that something was amiss. although it was their first time cooperating, they immediately made the right moves. one took the main defensive role, and the other took the main offensive role to completely tear apart the sword formation. in this way, they would have a chance to choose whether to leave or stay later on, rather than being trapped in the sword formation like they were now, unable to move. ¡°bang! bang! bang!¡± the eighty-one sword pearls struck liang zhongpu¡¯s sword blade, causing his aura to tremble, and blood even spilled from the corners of his mouth. the power was too overwhelming. although liang zhongpu had prepared himself mentally beforehand, after this round of attacks from the sword pearls, he realized the gap between the two sides. if it weren¡¯t for hong yuanfeng by his side, liang zhongpu probably would have begged for mercy by now. there was simply no room for a fight. after a few more rounds, the immense power within the sword pearls would directly crush him to death. in the face of this level of power, the sea-sealing sword seemed like a joke. liang zhongpu finally understood how his junior brother, ji zhuowen, had died. facing someone like chen fei one-on-one, being slain was really just a matter of time, and a very short amount of time at that. ¡°open!¡± hong yuanfeng shouted explosively, and the spiritual sword in his hand seemed to possess the power of mountains and rivers as it cleaved towards the sword formation. at this moment, most of the power of the sword formation was focused on attacking liang zhongpu¡¯s sea-sealing sword. it could be said that the sword formation was at its weakest state right now. ¡°boom!¡± with a deafening roar, ripples spread within the sword formation. at some point, chen fei appeared within the sword formation and intercepted hong yuanfeng¡¯s tianyue sword with a single strike. the power contained in the tianyue sword was indeed immense, as it was the pinnacle inheritance of the immortal cloud sword sect. however, chen fei¡¯s sword interception showed no signs of wavering. the tianyue sword was strong, but the support provided by the suppressing dragon elephant technique was even stronger. both were at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, with the power of thirty-six acupoints at their disposal. what they were really competing with was how well their techniques complemented their own strengths. undoubtedly, the suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s enhancement was much greater. hong yuanfeng¡¯s spiritual sword was rebounded by the tremendous force, involuntarily lifted, and a surge of power flowed into his body along with his weapon. it felt as if he was being crushed by countless giants. since he started practicing the tianyue sword, this was the first time hong yuanfeng had felt such an exaggerated physical power from an opponent of the same level. when did the primordial sword sect possess a body-enhancing technique like this? primordial sword body? but the primordial sword body had long been damaged, and the primordial sword sect had no way to cultivate it. moreover, with the mastery chen fei had achieved in the zhongyuan sword and giant spirit sword techniques, why did he have no weaknesses in his physical form? what had chen fei been practicing for the past three years? countless thoughts flashed through hong yuanfeng¡¯s mind, but before he could make sense of it all, chen fei had once again raised the qianyuan sword. forty-one sword pearls flew towards chen fei and merged into the qianyuan sword. the sword threads on the qianyuan sword shimmered, and the sword continuously trembled. within its spiritual nature, there was a sense of excitement. the immense power excited the spiritual sword, causing it to involuntarily radiate even greater strength. the power currently possessed by the qianyuan sword was unlike anything it had ever experienced before. the edge of the qianyuan sword moved downward, causing the air along its path to violently tremble. it emitted a roaring sound that was both terrifying and soul-stirring. hong yuanfeng¡¯s expression had completely changed, and a sense of death began to envelop all his thoughts. this power was unstoppable, and in its face, he was bound to die! at the thought of death, hong yuanfeng¡¯s pupils were instantly filled with bloodshot veins. he was an elder of the immortal cloud sword sect, above ten thousand others. how could he die here, at the hands of an ant he could have easily crushed back then? back then, he should have spared no effort to kill chen fei. if he had, he wouldn¡¯t be facing this disaster today. chen fei deserved to die, and so did everyone in the primordial sword sect. all those who had opposed him in the past deserved to die! die, die, die! the virtual mountain shadow behind hong yuanfeng began to crumble, and an extremely powerful force emanated from the cracks. bursting one¡¯s acupoints¡ªthis was the desperate method used by nearly all aperture tempering realm cultivators. and within the tianyue sword, there was a technique that took it to the extreme, completely releasing this power. shattering mountain style! dismantling oneself while dismantling the enemy, annihilating the enemy! swoosh! the elemental energy within hong yuanfeng¡¯s body roared like a surging river, producing a tumultuous sound. as the shattering mountain style was executed, his acupoints began to shatter one by one. with each acupoint shattering, it brought a force akin to an avalanche and tsunami. in the blink of an eye, hong yuanfeng¡¯s aura soared to its peak. in that moment, it seemed as though hong yuanfeng had become a formidable late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. every move he made exuded a formidable pressure that left one¡¯s soul trembling. chen fei¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly. indeed, hong yuanfeng¡¯s current aura had reached the level of a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. it was not an illusion; the shattering of hong yuanfeng¡¯s acupoints had unleashed an ultimate power. ¡°you want to kill me? i¡¯ll make you die first!¡± hong yuanfeng¡¯s visage, twisted in extreme agony due to the acupoint ruptures, appeared extremely ferocious. his eyes were bloodshot, and the hatred within them seemed as if he wanted to flay chen fei alive and strip his bones to ease his boundless anger. no, hong yuanfeng wanted to shatter every bone in chen fei¡¯s body. he wanted to torment chen fei, for only through such torment could he alleviate the boundless fury within his heart. with all his acupoints shattered, not even the origin awakening pill of the immortal cloud sword sect could help. in this battle, even if hong yuanfeng emerged victorious, his cultivation would be irreversibly crippled, rendering him a cripple. for the rest of his life, he would have no chance of reaching the aperture tempering realm again. transforming from a lofty elder of the immortal cloud sword sect to a cripple, how could hong yuanfeng willingly accept this fate? how could he ever soothe the profound bitterness in his heart? he wanted to torment chen fei, to torment him to the point where he would beg for death but could not have it. he wanted chen fei to understand the consequences of offending him. ¡°hum!¡± hong yuanfeng swung his sword, releasing a terrifying force that rippled through the surroundings, showcasing the power of a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. the shattering mountain style, a technique specifically designed for mutual destruction, displayed its pinnacle heritage and profound essence. chen fei narrowed his eyes as the forty sword pearls that had entrapped liang zhongpu merged into the qianyuan sword, which emitted an extreme black radiance. the zhongyuan sword, giant spirit sword, suppressing dragon elephant technique, thousand threads technique, and the slaughter spirit technique! the immense force of surging waves enveloped chen fei completely! godslayer sword! an illusory sword light flashed across chen fei¡¯s eyes, slashing directly at hong yuanfeng¡¯s spiritual sea. under the influence of the shattering mountain style, hong yuanfeng¡¯s spiritual power surged and expanded. ordinary spiritual techniques were utterly helpless against him at this moment. however, the godslayer sword, enhanced by the slaughter spirit technique, still managed to create a tiny hole in hong yuanfeng¡¯s spiritual consciousness. this spiritual injury was not severe, but it caused a slight pause in the turbulent elemental energy within hong yuanfeng¡¯s body. this momentary pause was fleeting but instantly detected by chen fei. in the next instant, the qianyuan sword clashed with hong yuanfeng¡¯s spirit sword. ¡°boom!¡± the violent force tore the sword formation apart, and countless sword essences surged, completely engulfing chen fei¡¯s figure. hong yuanfeng¡¯s body swayed slightly, and he involuntarily took a few steps back, falling to the ground. however, hong yuanfeng¡¯s eyes were fixed firmly on the front. he didn¡¯t want chen fei to die just like that. if he died, where would he find someone to torment? liang zhongpu¡¯s eyes were filled with the joy of a narrow escape. he didn¡¯t have to die, and he had suffered minimal losses. as the howling wind subsided, the sword essence gradually dissipated, revealing chen fei standing with his sword. his skin was torn open, blood flowed freely, and chen fei¡¯s body was covered in numerous wounds caused by the shattering mountain style. many of these wounds pierced through bones, organs, and even had injuries that ran from front to back. for an ordinary person, facing such injuries would be certain death. even for an aperture tempering realm cultivator, these wounds would be considered severe, rendering them almost powerless in battle. ¡°your life, is quite resilient!¡± hong yuanfeng mocked loudly. he was delighted that chen fei had survived. with these injuries, chen fei would be no match for the nearly unscathed liang zhongpu. the outcome was already decided! ¡°good sword technique!¡± chen fei looked up at hong yuanfeng, a hint of a smile on his lips. he said, ¡°just as a person, you¡¯re a little lacking!¡± ¡°arguing with you is pointless,¡± hong yuanfeng retorted. liang zhongpu took a step forward, ready to capture chen fei, but suddenly noticed that the wounds on chen fei¡¯s body were healing at an astonishing speed, and chen fei¡¯s weakening aura was rapidly increasing. liang zhongpu¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily, and he hesitated in his footsteps. on the other side, hong yuanfeng, who had a sinister smile on his face, froze in place.. Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: What Does It Have To Do With You? chapter 363: what does it have to do with you? translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation when chen fei had just mastered the the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, he could already manage a form of limb regeneration. therefore, the seemingly terrifying injuries on chen fei¡¯s body at this moment, with the aid of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, were not actually considered severe. in the blink of an eye, many of the minor wounds on chen fei¡¯s body had already healed, and as for the larger wounds, they were forcefully closed at this moment. although the damage to his internal organs had not fully recovered yet, it did not affect chen fei¡¯s combat capability anymore. his aura, which had initially been in decline, was continuously rising. ¡°hurry, kill him, kill him quickly!¡± hong yuanfeng shouted in fear. he had thought he had the victory in the bag, and he was even concerned initially that chen fei might die before he could torture him. however, now that he saw chen fei¡¯s injuries recovering so rapidly, he couldn¡¯t help but feel terrified. liang zhongpu seemed to have woken up from a dream and shouted loudly. his figure flashed and appeared in front of chen fei, sword energy surging, completely enveloping chen fei. at this moment, the goal was to seize the opportunity to kill chen fei while he hadn¡¯t fully recovered. otherwise, with the extraordinary strength chen fei had just displayed, hong yuanfeng wouldn¡¯t be able to escape, and liang zhongpu would be in the same predicament. ¡°boom!¡± the sword energy exploded, causing liang zhongpu¡¯s figure to pause slightly, while chen fei¡¯s body merely swayed a bit, not even taking a step back. as for the force generated from the collision, it only caused some of chen fei¡¯s wounds to reopen. however, these newly opened wounds were insignificant and had no impact on chen fei. liang zhongpu¡¯s expression completely changed. was chen fei really at the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm? taking hong yuanfeng¡¯s life-or-death strike head-on, which was even stronger than the average middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, not only did chen fei not die, but his injuries also recovered so quickly. how could there be a middle-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator like this? how did chen fei manage to train? it had only been three years, not thirteen or thirty. why was chen fei able to elevate both his techniques and physique to such a level in such a short time? liang zhongpu had seen many geniuses and heard of many prodigies, but none of them could compare to chen fei. could it be that chen fei had been possessed by an aperture tempering realm expert? otherwise, how could you explain that in just three years, chen fei had achieved what others at the same level of the aperture tempering realm might not accomplish in decades? ii it¡¯s my turn!¡± chen fei¡¯s elemental energy roared within him, causing some of the wounds on his body to burst open again. however, chen fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. the black light on the qianyuan sword pervaded, and its momentum, though slightly diminished compared to the previous strike, was still terrifying. this strike was something liang zhongpu couldn¡¯t withstand! liang zhongpu wasn¡¯t like hong yuanfeng; he didn¡¯t have the ¡± shattering mountain style.¡± in the cultivation heritage of the yashan sect, there were methods for fighting to the death, but they couldn¡¯t elevate his strength to the level of the late aperture tempering realm. liang zhongpu wanted to go down together with chen fei, but he couldn¡¯t achieve it. ¡°whoosh!¡± liang zhongpu¡¯s figure flashed, not advancing but retreating, and he ran towards qinhai city¡¯s direction. liang zhongpu was afraid; he wanted to take advantage of chen fei¡¯s recovery time to return to qinhai city. he had to rely on the formation of the yashan army in qinhai city to confront chen fei; only in this way could he possibly escape chen fei¡¯s killing blow. otherwise, facing chen fei one-on-one here, liang zhongpu was afraid he would die in the next moment. ¡°buzz!¡± in chen fei¡¯s gaze, a sword intent flashed, and the ¡°godslayer sword¡± directly attacked liang zhongpu¡¯s mind. liang zhongpu staggered, and intense pain spread in his spiritual sea. while chen fei¡¯s body was injured, his mental power remained unaffected. the current godslayer sword could still have an effect even against someone in the late aperture tempering realm. facing an opponent of the same stage in the middle of the aperture tempering realm, it was like one strike, one kill, without worrying about any backlash. liang zhongpu endured the severe pain in his spiritual sea, about to continue using his body technique, but he realized that he didn¡¯t know when the ¡°zhongyuan sword formation¡± had already enveloped the surroundings. eighty-one sword pearls whizzed inside the sword formation, and in the next moment, the sword pearls divided and refined into sword threads, surrounding the entire sword formation. everything liang zhongpu saw was filled with a chilling sword intent. ¡°yashan sect was deceived; this is definitely not our intention!¡± liang zhongpu turned to look at chen fei, his face pale, and shouted loudly. people cherish their lives, especially those in the aperture tempering realm who have twice the lifespan of ordinary people. liang zhongpu was no exception. as long as he could survive, he was willing to surrender and kneel. but when liang zhongpu¡¯s words fell on chen fei¡¯s ears, chen fei didn¡¯t respond at all. within the sword formation, the sword threads flickered and surged toward liang zhongpu. ¡°my yashan army is at your service, but if there¡¯s a mission, i dare not disobey!¡± liang zhongpu shouted anxiously. ¡°tsk!¡± the sword threads showed no hesitation as they directly collided with liang zhongpu¡¯s sea-sealing sword. feeling the astonishing power of the sword threads, despair filled liang zhongpu¡¯s eyes. ¡°all!¡± liang zhongpu roared loudly. he was willing to yield and surrender, so why did they have to go to such lengths to exterminate him? although sea-sealing sword¡¯s power surged by a level, it couldn¡¯t push back the sword threads by a fraction. the surrounding space for liang zhongpu grew smaller and smaller. the sword threads pressed down on him relentlessly, unstoppable and unyielding. ¡°chen fei, 1¡¯11 be waiting for you down below!¡± liang zhongpu turned to look at chen fei, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness. chen fei remained expressionless. in the next moment, the sword threads completely enveloped liang zhongpu. ¡°boom!¡± a loud sound erupted from within the sword formation. the sword threads slightly expanded but quickly suppressed the force within. liang zhongpu¡¯s enraged cries also abruptly ceased. strands of spiritual essence drifted out of the sword formation and fell into the qianyuan sword. not far away, hong yuanfeng¡¯s body trembled involuntarily. he sensed that liang zhongpu¡¯s presence had completely disappeared, indicating that he had been completely slain by chen fei. even if liang zhongpu begged for mercy, bowed his head, or offered to be commanded in the future, chen fei showed no mercy. hong yuanfeng looked at chen fei and met his gaze, sending a shiver down his spine. although he had become a cripple now, hong yuanfeng did not want to die. ¡°kill me, and the immortal cloud sword sect will surely seek your death. you will die, and the primordial sword sect won¡¯t escape either!¡± hong yuanfeng threatened, his tone fierce. ¡°you¡¯re already dead. how does any of this concern you?¡± chen fei replied calmly. hong yuanfeng opened his mouth but couldn¡¯t find a suitable response to chen fei¡¯s question. should he admit he was afraid of dying and beg chen fei not to kill him? yet just a moment ago, when liang zhongpu begged for his life, chen fei showed no hesitation. chen fei withdrew his gaze and looked in the direction of qinhai city, where he sensed the aura of xu yanxin. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from the spot. seeing chen fei leave, a look of relief crossed hong yuanfeng¡¯s face. he was about to get up when suddenly an immense force pressed down on him. even as a cripple, hong yuanfeng couldn¡¯t muster any resistance against this force and was instantly pinned to the ground. ¡°cough!¡± blood dripped from hong yuanfeng¡¯s mouth and nose, mixing with the soil on the ground, making him appear thoroughly disheveled. he struggled desperately but couldn¡¯t budge an inch. at some point, a powerful array had entrapped him, and hong yuanfeng hadn¡¯t even noticed. this was the consequence of using the shattering mountain style ¨C sacrificing everything, regardless of whether it killed the opponent, meant that the aftermath of shattered acupoints had to be fully endured. ¡°all!¡± hong yuanfeng trembled with effort, trying to lift himself up. from being a high-ranking elder of the immortal cloud sword sect, he had fallen into this pitiful state. hong yuanfeng was unwilling and couldn¡¯t accept this outcome. it shouldn¡¯t have ended like this; he had meticulously planned everything, so why had it all turned out this way? what went wrong? what went wrong! more and more blood flowed from hong yuanfeng¡¯s mouth and nose as he struggled. the more he fought, the worse his injuries became, yet he couldn¡¯t break free. the dragon elephant formation that chen fei had casually set up was an insurmountable barrier for hong yuanfeng in his current state. several dozen miles away from qinhai city, xu yanxin heard the sounds of battle in the distance. it was clear that a confrontation had occurred. xu yanxin contemplated for a moment, then increased his speed with his footwork, trying to catch up and provide assistance. however, the sounds of battle only lasted for a moment before slowly fading away. xu yanxin¡¯s expression shifted slightly. had chen fei been captured, or was he executed on the spot? xu yanxin had a strange feeling in his heart, but he couldn¡¯t describe it precisely. it was as if a looming disaster was about to strike. suddenly, xu yanxin looked ahead and saw a figure racing towards him at incredible speed. who could that be? the strange feeling in xu yanxin¡¯s heart grew stronger, causing him to stumble for a moment. as he recognized the face of the approaching person, his expression changed dramatically. how could it be chen fei? why was chen fei here? what happened to liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng? what was the meaning of the earlier battle sounds? xu yanxin¡¯s thoughts were in disarray, but he knew one thing: he absolutely couldn¡¯t confront chen fei one-on-one. even ji zhuowen had been slain by chen fei. xu yanxin¡¯s cultivation, at the mere early stage of the aperture tempering realm, was utterly inadequate in the face of chen fei. xu yanxin stepped forward with his right foot, sprinting in the direction of qinhai city. returning to qinhai city was his only chance for survival. however, despair quickly overcame xu yanxin¡¯s expression. it was too fast; chen fei¡¯s speed was far superior to his own. if chen fei had displayed such speed when running out of qinhai city, liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng would likely have given up the chase. as this realization struck him, xu yanxin suddenly understood that chen fei had intentionally lured liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng out of qinhai city. if that was indeed the case, and chen fei had now reappeared alone, did that mean that liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng had already been killed? two mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators, one of whom was a senior elder of the immortal cloud sword sect, killed by chen fei? someone who had broken through to the aperture tempering realm in just three years, capable of such deeds? xu yanxin¡¯s face had turned deathly pale, and he sensed that chen fei was now less than a hundred meters behind him. the fear in his eyes was uncontrollable. ¡°have mercy, don¡¯t¡­¡± xu yanxin shouted loudly, but before he could finish his sentence, a sharp sword light had already appeared behind him. instinctively, xu yanxin turned to defend himself. in the next moment, an enormous force pressed down on his sword. xu yanxin¡¯s sword emitted a strained sound before rebounding and striking him in the chest. clothes, flesh, bones¡ªeverything shattered inch by inch.. Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: A Piece Of Cake chapter 364: a piece of cake translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°boom!¡± xu yanxin had no resistance at all and crashed forcibly onto the ground, leaving a deep crater. xu yanxin was embedded in it, blood and flesh mangled. in one move, heavily wounded and near death, he couldn¡¯t even put up a decent resistance. xu yanxin¡¯s consciousness was now blurred. he looked up at chen fei, attempting to speak but was choked by the blood in his mouth. he couldn¡¯t utter a word. chen fei stood before xu yanxin, effortlessly lifted him, and with a flash, returned to the dense forest where they had been before. hong yuanfeng was pinned to the ground by the dragon elephant formation, and blood continued to trickle from his mouth and nose. he had completely lost consciousness. chen fei was determined to kill hong yuanfeng. repaying evil with good was not something he considered. however, the question was how to kill him. within the immortal cloud sword sect, they might have some kind of blood mark for members at the aperture tempering realm. it was hard to say for certain. if chen fei killed hong yuanfeng and ended up imprinted on his body with a blood mark, he might never be able to return to the primordial sword sect. the strength of the immortal cloud sword sect remained top-notch. even if it wasn¡¯t about the aperture tempering realm, just the peak aperture tempering realm alone was enough to overpower the primordial sword sect. chen fei wouldn¡¯t stand a chance. therefore, for the sake of caution, chen fei couldn¡¯t directly kill hong yuanfeng. ¡°kill him!¡± chen fei tossed xu yanxin in front of hong yuanfeng. xu yanxin struggled to open his eyes, and upon seeing hong yuanfeng at his feet, he was slightly surprised. it suddenly dawned on him what chen fei intended. ¡°hahaha, i¡¯m about to die, why should i help you!¡± xu yanxin laughed manically. he didn¡¯t believe that helping chen fei would earn his freedom. if that were the case, why should he follow chen fei¡¯s wishes? chen fei remained silent, merely pointing his finger forward slightly. before xu yanxin could react, he suddenly found himself unable to move. then, a sword pierced directly into hong yuanfeng, who was on the ground. xu yanxin¡¯s eyes widened as he desperately tried to stop his own actions. however, his heavily injured body had little strength left, making it impossible for him to resist. xu yanxin could only watch in horror as his spiritual sword stabbed into hong yuanfeng¡¯s head, and hong yuanfeng¡¯s body quivered slightly before falling completely motionless. ¡°whoosh!¡± suddenly, a blood-red mark floated out of hong yuanfeng¡¯s body and, at lightning speed, entered xu yanxin¡¯s body. xu yanxin barely had time to react before feeling a searing heat in his arm. ¡°a blood mark¡­¡± xu yanxin sensed the mark on his arm, and a mad smile appeared on his face. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, realizing that there was indeed a blood mark. however, this blood mark seemed rather rigid, instantly shifting blame onto someone else. but that was to be expected, as hong yuanfeng was currently unconscious and lacked the ability to control the blood mark. so, whom would the blood mark choose? ¡°sss¡­¡± a sword bead pierced through xu yanxin¡¯s forehead, and his manic laughter finally came to a halt as his body collapsed limp on the ground. chen fei gestured with his right hand, collecting some elemental stones, elixirs, and three spirit swords. there was one low-grade spirit sword and two middle-grade spirit swords among them. however, these spirit swords were not fit to be seen by others and would ultimately have their spiritual essence extracted by chen fei and infused into the qianyuan sword. tonight, the qianyuan sword had already absorbed the spiritual essence of three cultivators, including two in the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, which greatly enhanced the sword¡¯s spirituality. after extracting the spiritual essence from the remaining spirit swords, the qianyuan sword would likely reach the pinnacle of middle-grade spirit swords. after nurturing it properly for a few years, there would probably be a chance to break through to the level of a top-grade spirit sword. it was only because of the slaughter spirit technique, which allowed him to kill and absorb spiritual essence, that chen fei could achieve this. otherwise, the amount of spiritual materials required to upgrade a middle-grade spiritual weapon to a top-grade one was staggering. with that kind of financial strength, the first thing chen fei would do was to improve his cultivation level. only then would he consider the issue of spiritual weapons. fortunately, with the slaughter spirit technique, chen fei was spared this headache. the black sword radiance flickered, completely erasing all traces in the vicinity, including hong yuanfeng and xu yanxin. only the remnants of a battle were evident in this place, but the specific details of the fight were impossible to discern. chen fei turned his gaze toward qinhai city. the matter was not yet over; there were still several aperture tempering realm cultivators from the yashan sect who were alive. since the yashan sect had agreed to set up this trap with hong yuanfeng to wait for chen fei, they needed to be prepared to accept all consequences. killers must be killed without exception! however, the yashan sect probably didn¡¯t anticipate that chen fei would actually come knocking on their door to retaliate all by himself. after all, in the information they received, chen fei was considered a genius, but this genius had only broken through to the aperture tempering realm three years ago. what could he accomplish in three years? chen fei¡¯s figure flashed, turning into a shadow and disappearing from the spot. the night wind blew, leaving behind devastation everywhere. who could have imagined that in this small area, three cultivators who appeared god-like to ordinary people had died? in the barracks of qinhai city, cheng hengzhong lay on his bed. several visceral tempering realm generals were stationed outside, ready to follow cheng hengzhong¡¯s orders at any moment. cheng hengzhong manipulated his elemental energy, trying to heal his injuries. chen fei¡¯s sword had nearly killed him on the spot, and one could imagine the severity of his injuries. according to cheng hengzhong¡¯s estimation, it would take at least half a year to completely recover from these injuries. during this half-year period, he couldn¡¯t engage in combat, or it would trigger a recurrence of his injuries. furthermore, whether these injuries would cause problems in his future cultivation was uncertain. thinking about all of this, cheng hengzhong¡¯s heart was filled with a desire for revenge. however, he took solace in the fact that chen fei was about to be killed by liang zhongpu and hong yuanfeng shortly, which eased his mind. even though he was severely injured, at least he was still alive. no matter how strong chen fei¡¯s combat prowess was or how talented he was, in the end, once he died, it would be over. thinking about this, a smile appeared at the corner of cheng hengzhong¡¯s mouth. ¡°but something¡¯s not right!¡± cheng hengzhong¡¯s eyes suddenly opened wide. why was it so quiet around him? where were the sounds of patrols that should have been there? and the auras of several generals outside the door, where had they all disappeared to? just as cheng hengzhong was about to reach for the spiritual sword by the bed, a sharp pain exploded in his sea of consciousness, and a sword light directly pierced through his spiritual consciousness, creating a huge hole. this was almost like cleaving cheng hengzhong¡¯s spiritual consciousness in two, a pain worse than physical agony, making cheng hengzhong instinctively try to cover his head. however, before he could make that move, cheng hengzhong felt a coolness at his neck, his consciousness trembled, and then it dissipated into nothingness. chen fei¡¯s figure, like a phantom, appeared in the room, collecting cheng hengzhong¡¯s spiritual sword and elemental stones, erasing cheng hengzhong¡¯s presence, and then disappearing from the room. several miles away, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he looked at the lord¡¯s mansion in the distance. inside the lord¡¯s mansion, chen fei sensed the aura of a mid-level aperture tempering realm cultivator. this aura should belong to qi yuanlu, the head of the yashan sect, who was injured while besieging shang wu city and was recuperating in the lord¡¯s mansion. besides qi yuanlu, chen fei didn¡¯t sense any other aperture tempering realm-level auras. chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. there should be more aperture tempering realm cultivators in the yashan sect. three at the mid-level and possibly six at the initial level. however, based on the current situation, it seemed that the other four initial-level aperture tempering realm cultivators were on other missions and were not currently in qinhai city. chen fei concealed his aura and entered the lord¡¯s mansion effortlessly. as soon as he entered, chen fei sensed the powerful formation within the lord¡¯s mansion, radiating an imposing presence. this is the lord¡¯s mansion¡¯s own formation, but unfortunately, it didn¡¯t stop the yashan army back then and has now become the yashan army¡¯s asset. if chen fei had come to the lord¡¯s mansion for information or to rescue someone instead of going to the barracks earlier, he might have fallen into this formation. at that time, it would have been very difficult to say who would win. the presence of a formation could make a significant difference. just like how very few people would directly attack someone else¡¯s mountain gate because there were generations of formations established there. those of the same level who came would easily be trapped and might never return, unless their strength far exceeded their opponents. of course, the lord¡¯s mansion¡¯s formation was not as exaggerated as that, but it was more than enough to trap people. chen fei floated quietly, a wound opened on his arm, blood mist emanating as it began to corrode the formation in front of him. a quarter of an hour later, the entire qinhai city heard a loud noise coming from the lord¡¯s mansion. however, soon after, these sounds gradually disappeared, and the lord¡¯s mansion became calm again. all the people in qinhai city locked themselves in their homes. even the major families dared not inquire about the situation at the lord¡¯s mansion. they could only pray that the situation wouldn¡¯t affect them. apart from this, they couldn¡¯t do anything. inside the lord¡¯s mansion, several courtyards had collapsed, and qi yuanlu, the head of the yashan sect, had already lost all his vitality and lay lifeless on the side. after gaining partial control of the formation and using his sensing abilities, chen fei directly destroyed the formation¡¯s core, causing the formation, which had been connected to an area several miles in radius, to collapse. qi yuanlu was a formidable cultivator, but he was already injured. with the formation destroyed by chen fei, his fate was sealed. inside the city lord¡¯s mansion, there were many maids and servant girls, but at this moment, they all hid in the corners of the mansion, not daring to show themselves, let alone make any noise, fearing that they would be affected by the disaster. chen fei collected the elemental stones and spirit swords from qi yuanlu, and with a swift movement, he entered the main hall. after a moment, chen fei arrived at a room that was protected by a formation. chen fei slashed several swords, directly breaking the formation, and entered the room. as soon as he entered the room and saw everything before him, a smile involuntarily appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. numerous neatly arranged wooden boxes filled the room. chen fei waved his right hand, and all the wooden boxes were opened, revealing their contents in a dazzling display. chen fei extended his hand, and silver coins flew towards him. after a while, chen fei retracted his hand. although there were many boxes, the amount of silver coins was not extremely extravagant. according to the records on the panels, there were a little over seven hundred thousand taels of silver coins. in addition to the silver, there were also dozens of bottles of spirit pills, various types of spirit materials, elemental stones numbering over six hundred, and even three spirit weapons. although they were all low-grade spirit weapons, selling them could still fetch a substantial number of elemental stones. all of these were resources belonging to the yashan sect. but now, they all belonged to him! Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Descending From The Sky chapter 365: descending from the sky translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation a thought suddenly crossed chen fei¡¯s mind¡ªwas this the correct way to obtain spiritual materials and elemental stones? digesting all of these resources to support his cultivation, chen fei¡¯s cultivation would experience rapid growth in an extremely short time. there wouldn¡¯t be any hindrances or bottlenecks along the way. others had to contend with the constraints of their core soul energy, as their acupoints grew too quickly for their core soul energy to control. they also faced challenges in comprehending their techniques. if they couldn¡¯t fully understand the techniques, they couldn¡¯t even open their acupoints. however, these were not issues for chen fei. whether it was the zhongyuan sword, the giant spirit sword, or even the soaring heaven technique, any one of them could support chen fei¡¯s cultivation up to the late aperture tempering realm. the only slight issue was that his core soul energy could currently only control fifty-one acupoints. chen fei had initially believed that he wouldn¡¯t face any core soul energy-related problems in the short term. now, he realized that his plans needed to change. it seemed like his core soul energy was no longer sufficient. however, who could have predicted this turn of events? chen fei had only recently broken through to the mid-aperture tempering realm, just over a month ago. to think that his core soul energy, which could control fifty-one acupoints, would suddenly become insufficient was surprising. chen fei gazed at the spiritual materials and elemental stones before him. the disciples of the yashan sect couldn¡¯t grow rapidly in a short time due to the constraints of their techniques and core soul energy. that¡¯s why they had saved up so many resources, and now it had turned into a windfall for chen fei. chen fei didn¡¯t want to find himself in a situation where he had plenty of spiritual materials but couldn¡¯t use them due to his inadequate core soul energy. that would be too frustrating. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy growth rate was far from slow. as he cultivated the three techniques to perfection, his vitality and techniques would continuously nourish and strengthen his core soul energy. but this requires time, and not a short amount of time at that. for others cultivating in the aperture tempering realm, the time required for comprehending techniques, the growth of their core soul energy, and acquiring resources naturally all take time. as a result, it¡¯s easy to establish a dynamic balance where there is never an imbalance. however, in chen fei¡¯s case, due to the interface, his level of comprehension of techniques is off the charts. naturally, the dynamic balance among these three aspects is directly disrupted. in comparison to other aperture tempering realm cultivators, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy growth rate is actually quite fast because of his significant lead in techniques. it¡¯s just that it appears slower because it doesn¡¯t match the speed of his technique comprehension. as for cultivation resources, chen fei has gained quite a bit, from the alchemist alliance at the beginning to the assets of the yashan sect in front of him, and even the original mystic realm. he has acquired a substantial amount of resources. otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to open forty-one acupoints in just around three years. this is a quantity of acupoints that many independent cultivators can¡¯t open in their entire lifetime. even in some major sects, opening forty-one acupoints would take decades to start with, a lengthy process that can be intimidating. chen fei neatly organized the resources in front of him and stashed them in his spatial grid, filling it to the brim. however, there were still some items that couldn¡¯t fit, so chen fei took a piece of cloth, wrapped the remaining items, and carried them on his back. in addition to these resources, chen fei also obtained two yashan sect inheritance jade scrolls. the yashan sect¡¯s techniques were quite good, and the profundity of the mountain-sealing sword and sea-sealing sword techniques was no less than the legacies of most sects. it¡¯s just that chen fei¡¯s strength was greater, making them seem somewhat inadequate. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy swept through, confirming that there were no other omissions in the hall. his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot. he needed to find ruan qiaojun. only when this matter was completed could today¡¯s events be considered concluded. in the dungeon of the city lord¡¯s mansion, ruan qiaojun sat cross-legged on the ground, listening intently to the sounds outside. the commotion in the city lord¡¯s mansion just now, even in the dungeon, was crystal clear. clearly, something had happened outside. however, now, the sounds had ceased for some time. ¡°the yashan army, three mid-aperture tempering realm experts, several early-aperture tempering realm cultivators¡­ such strength¡­¡± information about the yashan army flashed through ruan qiaojun¡¯s mind, and there was a hint of despair in her expression. even if chen fei were to appear in qinhai city now, facing the yashan army, he would be powerless. unless the primordial sword sect was willing to send a late-aperture tempering realm expert to exert dominance and possibly persuade the yashan army to release the ruan family members. but why should chen fei go and ask the sect¡¯s expert to help a small family like the ruan family? just because of a few favors from the past? after being the head of the ruan family for so many years, ruan qiaojun was no longer as naive as she was many years ago. in this world, sometimes, it¡¯s more about interests. without interests, so-called favors can appear quite thin, so thin that ruan qiaojun felt that the ruan family was in dire straits this time. although ruan qiaojun couldn¡¯t understand why the yashan army had targeted the ruan family. and why did they isolate her here alone? sometimes, ruan qiaojun had a strange feeling that the yashan army seemed to be using the ruan family as bait to lure someone. some of those who might have had some relationship with the ruan family were just a few aperture tempering realm cultivators, and their relationships were quite ordinary. when the ruan family was in trouble, those people wouldn¡¯t care at all. the only one with a slight possibility seemed to be chen fei, who had appeared just recently. however, facing the power of the yashan army, even if chen fei came, he would be utterly useless and might even get himself into trouble. various chaotic and unclear thoughts flashed through ruan qiaojun¡¯s mind, and she couldn¡¯t help but sigh softly. a prison guard strolled by the cell door, glancing at ruan qiaojun inside, with a hint of greed in his eyes. however, he quickly hid his gaze. ruan qiaojun was naturally endowed with beauty and had been the head of the ruan family for many years. her temperament was gentle and carried a hint of the authority of an upper-class person. it was a contradictory mix but made people irresistibly want to take a few more glances, as she had a unique allure. however, even if the prison guard had ten times more courage, he wouldn¡¯t dare to touch ruan qiaojun at this moment. rumors had it that a core disciple from the sect would take ruan qiaojun as a concubine in a few days, and there would even be a grand celebration. the prison guard didn¡¯t know if this information was true or false, but it was spreading with a lot of detail. the prison guard made a round but didn¡¯t find anything unusual, so he turned and walked back. however, just as he had walked halfway, he suddenly felt the entire dungeon shake slightly. the prison guard was startled and hadn¡¯t figured out what was happening when suddenly, something behind him exploded. a figure descended from the sky into the dungeon, and a tremendous force swept out in all directions as the person landed. with a cultivation level in the bone tempering realm, this cultivation realm was quite good among ordinary people. however, facing this overwhelming force, he couldn¡¯t even put up resistance and was struck in the chest, smashing into the wall. without catching his breath, the prison guard directly lost consciousness. he didn¡¯t even know what had happened from the moment the dungeon shook to when he fainted. ruan qiaojun stared at the figure before her, her eyes slightly widened. although ruan qiaojun had fantasized in her heart that chen fei would come to rescue her, deep down, she knew it was just a fantasy. knowing more about the situation made her feel even more hopeless. therefore, when she saw chen fei actually appearing there, ruan qiaojun had an extremely unreal feeling. chen fei had actually taken a tremendous risk to come here. for a moment, this overwhelming joy surrounded her heart, leaving ruan qiaojun at a loss for how to react, and her eyes had unknowingly turned red. for someone who had faced such a hopeless situation, suddenly having someone descend from the sky like this, those who hadn¡¯t experienced it could hardly imagine what kind of emotions would be involved. chen fei turned to look at ruan qiaojun, a smile appearing on his face. he waved his right hand, and ruan qiaojun felt a rush of wind before her. when she opened her eyes again, she was already standing on the ground. ruan qiaojun instinctively looked up at the sky, where the moon shone like a mirror, adorned with countless stars. the night breeze rustled her hair as it flowed past. a day later, dozens of people from the ruan family appeared in the city of lingshui, three hundred miles away, starting their new life in the city. they had no knowledge of the events in qinhai city the previous night. chen fei didn¡¯t go into detail, only mentioning that someone had taken advantage of the chaos to attack the yashan army, causing great turmoil in qinhai city. the ruan family members dared not stay in qinhai city any longer and implored chen fei to take them away from there. after bringing ruan qiaojun out, chen fei decided to bring everyone to lingshui city. in qinhai city, chen fei had successfully subdued the mid-level cultivators of the yashan army, but there were still a few early-stage cultivators who were outside and might return at any time. for chen fei now, those early-stage cultivators of the yashan army were inconsequential. even if the death of hong yuanfeng had to be investigated by the immortal cloud sword sect, it would be difficult to trace it back to chen fei. after all, the only ones who truly knew chen fei¡¯s cultivation level were sect master qu qingsheng and elder zhou zixun. others who had witnessed chen fei¡¯s true strength had already been eliminated. more importantly, hong yuanfeng had set up a trap to kill chen fei without prior notification to the immortal cloud sword sect. otherwise, the sect would never have allowed hong yuanfeng to take action. hong yuanfeng was preoccupied with his personal grudges, and the immortal cloud sword sect would never behave that way. therefore, it was likely that even the immortal cloud sword sect didn¡¯t know that hong yuanfeng had appeared in qinhai city. even if they tried to investigate now, it would be a very lengthy process. furthermore, it was unclear whether the immortal cloud sword sect had the energy to pursue this matter given their current circumstances. chen fei brought the ruan family to lingshui city to further reduce the chances of them being discovered, which would save them a lot of trouble. additionally, the ruan family members were still unaware of what had actually happened in qinhai city. even the people in qinhai city were clueless about what had occurred that night; they could only speculate. once they started guessing, it would lead to serious misunderstandings. ¡°this medicine, when applied externally for seven days, will help your injuries recover,¡± chen fei said as he handed a bottle of medicine to chu lan, smiling. ¡°thank you, big brother chen,¡± chu lan replied with her head lowered, hiding the scar on her face from chen fei¡¯s view. although chu lan knew that chen fei didn¡¯t care about this, she still hoped to have an intact face to face chen fei. after a while, chu lan left the room. chen fei took out a jade scroll and examined its contents. in less than the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, chen fei put down the jade scroll, his eyes filled with contemplation. this jade scroll came from the leader of the yashan sect. initially, chen fei thought it was about cultivation techniques, but he later discovered that it contained some intelligence. the information in this jade scroll pointed to the location of shang wu city, which was the very place that the yashan army had wanted to capture in the beginning.. Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Reversal chapter 366: reversal translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation previously, when chen fei saw the yashan army besieging shang wu city, he had some doubts in his mind. clearly, there was a much weaker qinhai city nearby, yet the yashan army chose to target the stronger shang wu city. although shang wu city possessed more resources compared to qinhai city, it wasn¡¯t to the extent that the yashan army needed to go all out to capture it. now, as chen fei looked at the contents of the jade scroll, he began to understand. inside shang wu city, there was actually a small entrance to a hidden place, controlled by shang wu city. calling it a hidden place might not be entirely accurate; it was more like a small cave dwelling. while the cave dwelling was much smaller than the mystic realm, the spiritual energy within was just as dense, if not more so. what was even more crucial was that this cave dwelling had been owned by someone in the past. chen fei wasn¡¯t sure if the cave dwelling had always been inside shang wu city or if its location had shifted and was discovered by the cultivators in shang wu city in recent times. the forced opening of the cave dwelling led to a rapid change in the surrounding natural energy. although the cultivators in shang wu city immediately concealed it, it was still discovered by the wandering liang zhongpu, leading to the subsequent siege of shang wu city by the yashan army. the yashan army¡¯s original intention was to participate in exploring the cave dwelling, but they were directly refused by shang wu city. shang wu city had great confidence, and in a real battle, they proved to be more skilled, forcing the yashan army to retreat. even the head of the yashan sect, qi yuanlu, was injured and needed to recuperate in qinhai city. ¡°master xi lian¡­¡± chen fei¡¯s gaze became contemplative, feeling that this name sounded somewhat familiar. suddenly, his eyes brightened, and he finally remembered the origin of the name, master xi lian. he was a solitary cultivator who had passed away more than a hundred years ago. it wasn¡¯t easy for strong individuals to emerge among solitary cultivators, but it didn¡¯t mean that no strong cultivators could arise from their ranks. the difficulties faced by solitary cultivators lay in two main areas: acquiring comprehensive cultivation techniques and obtaining resources for cultivation. obtaining a complete cultivation technique as a solitary cultivator was exceedingly difficult. those that could be fully cultivated to the later stages of aperture tempering realm were rare and hard to come by, let alone those that could be cultivated to the aperture tempering realm itself. access to cultivation resources was also limited for solitary cultivators since many valuable resources were controlled by sects. in cases where their strength didn¡¯t match up to the sects, solitary cultivators wouldn¡¯t dare to compete for these resources. therefore, among solitary cultivators, those who could reach the middle aperture tempering realm were few and far between. as for reaching the later stages of aperture tempering realm, most would need to establish their own sects and transition from being solitary cultivators to sect leaders. as for the combined aperture tempering realm, those who could reach it were truly top-tier existences that could dominate an area spanning thousands of miles. for instance, the immortal cloud sword sect didn¡¯t always have two combined aperture tempering realm cultivators at the same time. more often than not, they only had one combined aperture tempering realm cultivator overseeing the sect¡¯s spiritual fortune. thus, the likelihood of a solitary cultivator reaching the combined aperture tempering realm, within a few hundred years, was extremely rare. furthermore, reaching such a level as a lone cultivator, without establishing a sect, was even rarer. master xi lian was one such cultivator. however, rumors had it that master xi lian originally had many followers, and the number of his followers was vast. after all, having a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator as a patron meant that even mediocre sects had to give them face. with so many followers together, even if they weren¡¯t part of a sect, they formed a loose organization that easily occupied large swaths of resources. but later, it¡¯s unclear what happened, and the people around master xi lian gradually decreased, as if they had disappeared into thin air. by the time master xi lian¡¯s life was nearing its end, the number of his followers had become scarce. as for the caverns, in fact, master xi lian had many of them. he had a unique hobby of collecting mystic realms and refining them into caverns. furthermore, each cavern contained some unusual items. as long as one could break the restrictions within the cavern, they could obtain those items. most of these items were considered extremely rare resources for cultivators at the aperture tempering realm. thirty years ago, one of master xi lian¡¯s caverns was opened, and someone obtained his cultivation technique inheritance from within. it was the most sensational yet also the most brutal incident. many aperture tempering realm cultivators died, and even many major sects, including the immortal cloud sword sect, were involved. according to the message left by master xi lian in that cavern, there was only this one place where his cultivation technique inheritance resided; the other caverns contained only small items left for future generations. the biggest prize had been taken, but master xi lian¡¯s caverns still held great value. the items inside didn¡¯t attract those at the combined aperture tempering realm, but they were undoubtedly appealing to those at the aperture tempering realm. the yashan army hadn¡¯t spread this news, probably because they hadn¡¯t given up on this particular cavern. unexpectedly, it had now fallen into chen fei¡¯s hands. ¡°could those missing aperture tempering realm cultivators from the yashan army have gone to seek reinforcements?¡± a thought suddenly crossed chen fei¡¯s mind, and it seemed entirely possible. if the yashan sect could secure master xi lian¡¯s cavern, there might be treasures inside that could help them cultivate an aperture tempering realm late-phase cultivator. the difference in strength within a sect, depending on whether or not they had an aperture tempering realm late-phase cultivator, was quite significant. it would be understandable for the yashan sect to make a move for this reason. ¡°shang wu city!¡± chen fei put away the jade scroll in his hand and began refining elemental stones and spiritual pills. his spatial grid couldn¡¯t hold any more items, and he couldn¡¯t carry around such a large package. so, he took this opportunity to refine some of these items. for the first time, chen fei felt a bit frustrated with the limited size of his spatial grid. however, he didn¡¯t know when he would have the chance to purchase a second spatial grid. with a high level of comprehension in his cultivation technique, sufficient core soul energy, and a robust physique, chen fei¡¯s speed in refining spiritual pills and elemental stones reached astonishing levels. in less than three days, chen fei directly opened another acupoint, bringing the total to forty-two. chen fei didn¡¯t stop and continued to cultivate. forty-three acupoints, forty-four acupoints, forty-five acupoints! it took nearly nine more days, but chen fei managed to open three more acupoints, reaching a total of forty-five. at this point, his spatial grid finally had a bit more space. it took more than ten days to open four acupoints in succession. if this cultivation speed were to be revealed, it would likely cause quite a stir. after storing everything in his spatial grid, chen fei stopped cultivating and decided to go take a look at shang wu city. chen fei was still very curious about master xi lian¡¯s cavern. after all, it belonged to a legendary aperture tempering realm cultivator. compared to dragon-elephant true immortal¡¯s low-key presence when chen fei first met him, master xi lian had a more legendary life story. chen fei bid farewell to the people from the ruan family. although they knew chen fei would definitely leave, when he actually said he was going, ruan qiaojun and chu lan were still filled with reluctance. however, ruan qiaojun couldn¡¯t leave her family behind to follow chen fei, and chu wennian was loyal to the ruan family, so he naturally stayed. chu lan also followed her grandfather. in the slightly tearful eyes of ruan qiaojun and chu lan, chen fei waved to them and disappeared on the spot. a moment later, chen fei appeared outside linshui city. this place was hundreds of miles away from shang wu city, but with chen fei¡¯s current speed, it wouldn¡¯t take long to get there. his figure turned into a shadow, and every time his toes touched the ground and lifted again, he had already covered a mile. he moved effortlessly, like he was floating above the blue sky. whether it was high mountains or rivers, lakes, and seas, nothing could impede chen fei. only when one reached this level of cultivation could they possess the ability to confront the forces of nature without losing their life. in less than an hour, chen fei saw the massive city in the distance, and it was indeed shang wu city. chen fei¡¯s figure leaped, and at a distance of less than three miles from shang wu city, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt. on a hilltop, chen fei looked at shang wu city from afar, his brow slightly furrowed. the more he looked, the deeper the furrow in his brow became, and a very strange feeling began to creep into his heart. chen fei couldn¡¯t quite describe this feeling. his core soul energy in in his sea of consciousness trembled slightly, as if it were warning him, but he couldn¡¯t detect any specific situation. the speed of his thousand thread technique, unconsciously increased as it subtly searched for some information, but it came up empty-handed. it was as if everything were just a figment of chen fei¡¯s imagination. however, chen fei didn¡¯t believe it was just a figment. the unusual state of his consciousness was surely related to something happening in shang wu city, or it wouldn¡¯t affect his consciousness like this. chen fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and he noticed a large merchant caravan in the distance, slowly approaching shang wu city. there weren¡¯t many caravans traveling outside these days, but there were still some, and they all had their own powerful backgrounds. otherwise, they could easily be taken advantage of in the cutthroat world. since the siege by the yashan army was lifted, some caravans had started to resume their regular trade with shang wu city. the distant caravan was just one of them. chen fei¡¯s gaze closely followed the caravan as it gradually entered shang wu city. the speed was not fast because there were guards at the city gate who needed to inspect the goods. there were also many soldiers patrolling on the city walls of shang wu city. everything appeared to be quite normal, with nothing out of the ordinary. chen fei furrowed his brow tightly, and a figure separated from his body, revealing the doppelganger of the soaring heaven technique. chen fei¡¯s doppelganger leaped into action and sprinted toward shang wu city. for the current chen fei, a distance of three miles was almost traversed in an instant. standing in the midst of the crowd, chen fei looked up at the massive city gate of shang wu city. in a moment of confusion, the city gate seemed to transform into a ravenous mouth, and a sense of dread welled up from the depths of chen fei¡¯s heart. he instinctively closed his eyes. ¡°no, something¡¯s wrong!¡± in his sea of consciousness, his core soul energy trembled violently, and the roaring voice of the dragon elephant echoed within. chen fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and the shang wu city before him had completely transformed. on the city walls, there were no soldiers to be seen, not a single soul! and there was no one around chen fei either; it was completely deserted! what¡¯s more, the one standing here was not chen fei¡¯s doppelganger but chen fei¡¯s true self. and his doppelganger was still hundreds of meters away.. Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Arch Enemy chapter 367: arch enemy translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation it was supposed to be the doppelganger coming to investigate, but unknowingly, chen fei¡¯s true self arrived at the city gate. the concepts of doppelganger and true self had been forcibly mixed up. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he rushed toward the distance. this perfectly normal city had suddenly turned into a bizarre one. chen fei remembered passing by shang wu city not long ago, and it was completely normal at that time. however, in this short span, all the people in the city had vanished without a trace. even chen fei¡¯s consciousness, at the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, had been silently guided to the city gate. if it weren¡¯t for the timely roar of the dragon elephant, chen fei would have already stepped into shang wu city. chen fei was like this, and for those below the late aperture tempering realm, encountering such a situation would likely result in death. if two came, it might mean the death of a pair. chen fei had experienced numerous bizarre cities and gained some benefits from them, but that didn¡¯t mean he could disregard all bizarre cities. some of them weren¡¯t rule-based but were instead the forcibly suppressing type. encountering such forcefully suppressing bizarre cities, even with his protective measures, chen fei might find himself completely baffled. chen fei transformed into a shadow, but just a few steps, and his expression subtly changed. with chen fei¡¯s current speed, in just a few steps, he should have covered several miles in distance. however, now chen fei found that he hadn¡¯t distanced himself from shang wu city, instead, he was getting closer and closer. the scorching sun in the sky was no longer visible, and the enormous shadow cast by shang wu city completely enveloped chen fei. an extreme sense of palpitation exploded in chen fei¡¯s heart, and as if barely perceptible, he sensed the aura of an aperture tempering realm expert within shang wu city. comparing the aura of aperture tempering realm in shang wu city to someone like tong zhongqiu from the immortal cloud sword sect, although both emanated turbulent and intimidating auras, the one in shang wu city felt even colder. it was so chilling that it didn¡¯t resemble the aura one would expect from a living being. ¡°roar!¡± within chen fei¡¯s body, a tremendous roar of the dragon elephant erupted. all his core soul energy within his sea of consciousness was poured unreservedly into the godslayer sword. the once somewhat illusory godslayer sword suddenly radiated with a brilliant light. the mirror image godslayer sword typically used core soul energy to create shadow images, with moderate power and no backlash on chen fei himself. later, when the slaughter spirit technique was added, its power increased significantly, but it still hadn¡¯t reached a tremendously potent level. now, as chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was truly infused, the power of the godslayer sword began to manifest fully, with its sharpness enveloping its surroundings. in the next moment, a sword shadow flashed from chen fei¡¯s forehead, slashing into the void ahead. no matter how fast they ran, it was apparent that chen fei¡¯s perception had been completely blinded. seemingly running ahead, they might actually be going in circles or even heading towards shang wu city. in such a situation, any exploration was futile, and the longer they delayed, the greater the danger. ¡°crack!¡± as the godslayer sword passed through, a sound of shattering came from the void, as if a black cloth obscuring his vision had been torn apart. chen fei suddenly saw the true appearance of his surroundings. he didn¡¯t know when, but he was already standing directly beneath the city gate. just a few more steps, and he would have completely entered shang wu city. moments ago, chen fei was sure he had dozens of meters left to the city gate. the soaring heaven technique activated, and chen fei disappeared from his original spot, desperately running towards a distant location. ¡°cultivation techniques, spiritual elixirs, and precious artifacts, young one, don¡¯t you want them?¡± a voice softly resonated in chen fei¡¯s ears, and in a moment of bewilderment, he saw a figure appearing in front of him. with benevolent features and a countenance resembling an enlightened sage, the person was smiling at chen fei. ¡°master xi lian?¡± chen fei was filled with astonishment, and various thoughts raced through his mind. he initially believed that shang wu city had been invaded by some powerful and bizarre force. now, witnessing this scene, could it be that something happened to master xi lian¡¯s abode? or perhaps, the long-deceased master xi lian himself had issues! slash! within chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the godslayer sword emitted a radiant glow. in the next instant, its sword intent soared into the heavens, tearing apart the illusion before his eyes. ¡°pfft!¡± a mouthful of blood involuntarily spewed from chen fei¡¯s mouth, and his head felt as if it had been struck with a heavy hammer, causing chaos in his sea of consciousness. although the sword strike had been highly effective, it also caused a backlash on chen fei¡¯s core soul energy. fortunately, with the operation of the suppressing dragon elephant technique and the inherent resilience of the thousand thread technique, this backlash was quickly suppressed. ¡°hmm!¡± in the wake of chen fei¡¯s recent sword strike, it seemed as if shang wu city had been awakened, and a terrifying pressure was directed at chen fei. it was as if shang wu city had only just become aware of chen fei. all the events that had just unfolded were merely instinctual reactions from shang wu city. under this shocking pressure, chen fei¡¯s elemental energy nearly stagnated, as if in an instant, he had been reduced to an ordinary mortal. ¡°boom!¡± chen fei¡¯s right foot struck the ground, emitting a muffled sound. although his elemental energy was nearly sealed, his physical strength remained formidable. with this kick, chen fei¡¯s figure turned into an afterimage, disappearing within the boundaries of shang wu city. a quarter of an hour later, after running for dozens of miles and confirming that nothing was pursuing him, chen fei gradually came to a halt. he looked back in the direction of shang wu city, but now, the city was no longer visible, and the spine-chilling aura had vanished as well. chen fei couldn¡¯t help but release a sigh of relief, accompanied by a hint of fear. he had come dangerously close to being dragged into shang wu city. had his reaction been even slightly delayed, the outcome would have been entirely different. thinking back to the illusion he had witnessed earlier, chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed. the lifespan of a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator was limited to three hundred years, with very few exceptions. even in cases where exceptions existed, the additional lifespan gained was not substantial. as for the extremely potent natural treasures, they were rare and hard to come by. master xi lian had passed away over a hundred years ago, and his cultivation had not advanced further. it was impossible for him to extend his life for such an extended period. unless master xi lian had resorted to dark arts to transform himself into something eerie? chen fei suddenly recalled what was recorded in the ancient texts: one by one, master xi lian¡¯s followers inexplicably disappeared, and as time went on, there were very few left. at the time, many people were puzzled and perplexed. now, thinking about it this way, could it be that those followers were directly assimilated by master xi lian? the thought of such a scenario sent shivers down chen fei¡¯s spine. to be forcibly assimilated by someone, the pain was beyond imagination, a torture where one couldn¡¯t even seek survival or death. moreover, those followers held deep reverence and trust for master xi lian. the result was that the person they admired and trusted the most forcibly assimilated them. this dual torment of the physical and mental realms was truly inhumane. ¡°a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator turned into an eerie being¡­¡± chen fei furrowed his brows tightly. he needed to report this information back to the immortal cloud city. chen fei had read in an ancient text that such beings, who transformed themselves into eerie entities, were universally condemned by all cultivators. other eerie beings could grow rapidly by consuming the life force of cultivators, but even without such consumption, they could slowly grow by absorbing the natural energy of the world. however, those who had turned themselves into eerie beings needed to constantly consume various blood sources because they required human intelligence to maintain their own intelligence. without such supplementation, their intelligence would be quickly consumed, and they would ultimately become a type of eerie being without intelligence. eerie beings were the natural enemies of humanity, and these self-transformed eerie beings were even worse, as they specialized in consuming humans, especially cultivators, relentlessly without pause. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he activated the soaring heaven technique to its utmost limit, heading in the direction of immortal cloud city. dealing with this kind of combined aperture tempering realm person turned eerie being was beyond chen fei¡¯s capabilities. even approaching them slightly could lead to being completely devoured. fortunately, the anomaly in shang wu city had only occurred recently, allowing chen fei to escape. if he had arrived ten days or half a month later, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape the situation he had just encountered. by then, master xi lian would have likely completely assimilated shang wu city, regained his consciousness, and someone like chen fei, who had slipped through the net, wouldn¡¯t have had a chance to leave alive. in less than half a day, chen fei didn¡¯t take any breaks and finally saw immortal cloud city from a distance. chen fei didn¡¯t enter the city; instead, he headed straight for the mountain gate of the primordial sword sect. only through the primordial sword sect could this matter be conveyed to the immortal cloud sword sect. without stopping along the way, chen fei arrived at the sect¡¯s main hall, where he happened to see the sect leader, qu qingsheng, and the elder zhou zixuan discussing matters. when they saw chen fei, both of them stopped their conversation. ¡°just returned? is there something urgent?¡± qu qingsheng noticed chen fei¡¯s hurried appearance and asked with curiosity. ¡°reporting to the sect leader, there is an eerie being in shang wu city, a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being!¡± chen fei looked at qu qingsheng and said solemnly. ¡°a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being?¡± zhou zixuan, who had been smiling before, suddenly exclaimed. for a cultivator to transform themselves into an eerie being was an extremely difficult, nearly impossible task. after all, the vitality and chill of an eerie being were completely incompatible with a cultivator¡¯s life force. those who attempted to transform themselves into eerie beings ultimately ended up as simple eerie beings without any intelligence, bearing no resemblance to human eerie beings. after all, in that extremely chilling state, one¡¯s intelligence couldn¡¯t possibly remain intact. the higher one¡¯s cultivation level, the lower the likelihood of such a transformation. a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being was simply inconceivable, and there was no possibility of success whatsoever. this was precisely why zhou zixuan was so surprised when he heard chen fei¡¯s words. ¡°tell me all the details of what you know,¡± qu qingsheng said, his smile fading as well. if the situation was indeed as chen fei described it, then it was going to be a big problem. chen fei briefly recounted what he knew, leaving out the part about the yashan army and focusing on master xi lian¡¯s cave and his encounter in shang wu city. ¡°you all stay here; i¡¯ll pay a visit to the immortal cloud sword sect.¡± qu qingsheng furrowed his brows after hearing chen fei¡¯s account. eerie beings were public enemies, and a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being was astounding news. however, considering the distance between shang wu city and the immortal cloud city, would the immortal cloud sword sect even care? each sect tended to its own affairs and rarely interfered in the business of others.. Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: High chapter 368: high-grade magical treasure translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation an hour later, the immortal cloud sword sect sent word to the yu family, and within a stick of incense¡¯s time, representatives from both the yu family and the immortal cloud sword sect headed to shang wu city to investigate the situation. the threat of a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being was boundless, but for now, this matter was only known from chen fei¡¯s account. to determine if it was true or not, it was necessary to personally confirm it. half a day later, the news came back that shang wu city had indeed turned into a bizarre city. however, the exact cause of this transformation and whether it was due to a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being could not be confirmed. nevertheless, the city exuded a heavy and oppressive atmosphere, far surpassing ordinary bizarre cities in terms of the immense power it contained. the representatives sent by the immortal cloud sword sect and the yu family were both strong cultivators in the combined aperture tempering realm later stage. however, even they did not dare to enter shang wu city themselves. after all, if there really was a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being inside shang wu city, stepping into it would be a one-way trip with no chance of return. there would be no other outcome. ¡°i¡¯m afraid 1¡¯11 have to trouble you, brother,¡± tong zhongqiu said to yu shoucheng softly. tong zhongqiu couldn¡¯t easily leave the immortal cloud sword sect, as doing so would leave the sect vulnerable to an attack by divine flame sect¡¯s jian jingsheng. even with various defensive formations, the immortal cloud sword sect wouldn¡¯t withstand an assault by a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator. furthermore, the matter of the combined aperture tempering realm eerie being needed to be confirmed for its accuracy. as for whether they would need to join forces to eliminate the eerie being, that would be a matter for later. however, if they couldn¡¯t even confirm the accuracy of the information, it would be too negligent. ¡°combined aperture tempering realm eerie beings, even in the endless sea, are seldom heard of,¡± yu shoucheng exclaimed. ¡°it may not be true; perhaps it¡¯s just a false alarm,¡± tong zhongqiu whispered. ¡°go take a look, and we¡¯ll know if it¡¯s true or false.¡± yu shoucheng smiled faintly, stood up, and politely bowed to tong zhongqiu. in the next moment, he transformed into a rainbow of light shooting into the sky, heading towards shang wu city. tong zhongqiu stood below, sensing yu shoucheng¡¯s aura receding into the distance, and his gaze showed some fluctuations. in less than half an hour, yu shoucheng appeared within the territory of shang wu city. in the sky, yu shoucheng stood hovering, with the night wind swirling around him, unable to get near him. from a distant place just moments ago, yu shoucheng had sensed the aura of shang wu city, eerie and bizarre. at first, he didn¡¯t feel much difference compared to regular eerie cities. however, as he drew closer, yu shoucheng finally sensed a hint of vitality within the chilling aura of shang wu city. this kind of vitality was out of place in a bizarre city. it shouldn¡¯t belong to eerie phenomena. moreover, this vitality was growing steadily over time. at this moment, shang wu city seemed like an embryo, nurturing a new life. eerie phenomena and life had no connection, yet at this moment, they were inexplicably intertwined. contradiction and fusion, a chaotic sensation that seemed to drive one to madness. ¡°hmm!¡± as if sensing yu shoucheng¡¯s gaze, the entire shang wu city trembled slightly, as if it had been startled. the sense of vitality disappeared in an instant, leaving only the eerie and bizarre aura circulating within shang wu city. ¡°if we forcefully kill him at this moment¡­¡± yu shoucheng sensed the changes in shang wu city, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes. human anomalies were formidable adversaries, but the gestating human anomaly, from another perspective, was a rare treasure. with the methods obtained from the endless sea, if executed properly and with sufficient strength, it was entirely possible to forcibly refine shang wu city and infuse it into a magical treasure. at that time, he could directly elevate a low-grade magical treasure to a medium-grade magical treasure. if the quality of the magical treasure itself was good enough, there was even hope of elevating it to the level of a high-grade magical treasure. a high-grade magical treasure was incredibly valuable. with yu shoucheng¡¯s current cultivation at the early stage of combined aperture tempering realm, if he could possess a high-grade magical treasure and harness the power of such a treasure for his cultivation, he was confident that he could advance to the mid-stage of combined aperture tempering realm within ten years. and this was far from the end, as even in the mid-stage of combined aperture tempering realm, with the support of a high-grade magical treasure, he could continue to accelerate his cultivation. if all aspects of resources were kept up, it was not impossible to advance to the late stage of combined aperture tempering realm through continuous cultivation. even if he couldn¡¯t possess a high-grade magical treasure, a medium-grade magical treasure would still significantly increase yu shoucheng¡¯s cultivation speed. back when the immortal cloud sword sect melted down two low-grade magical treasures in the hopes of creating a medium-grade magical treasure to aid in their cultivation, it was for this reason. and if yu shoucheng possessed a medium-grade magical treasure, in a one-on-one battle, whether it was tong zhongqiu from the immortal cloud sword sect or jian jinsheng from the divine flame sect, none of them would be his match. after some careful planning, the immortal cloud city would be renamed the yu city. although this region had thin spiritual energy, with the resources surrounding the immortal cloud city, it might not be impossible to cultivate the next combined aperture tempering realm cultivator for the yu family. thinking about all of this, yu shoucheng¡¯s breathing became somewhat rapid. all that was needed was to enter shang wu city, find its core, and forcefully refine it. then, all the visions he had just imagined would become a reality. the yu family would truly become the rulers of the immortal cloud city, and even in the future, when they returned to the endless sea, they would have a place of their own. ¡°what a formidable soul-hooking technique! it¡¯s a pity that we didn¡¯t meet over a hundred years ago.¡± the fluctuations in yu shoucheng¡¯s aura, which had been unsettled for a moment, returned to calm, and his eyes regained their clarity. the thoughts that had been stirred within him were directly suppressed by yu shoucheng. after yu shoucheng spoke, he received no response, as if he were talking to himself. with a faint smile, yu shoucheng waved his right hand, and a seal materialized in the air. the seal swelled in the wind, and in the blink of an eye, it grew to the size of a mountain. the next moment, the seal crashed down and covered shang wu city. shang wu city trembled violently, and countless eerie auras burst forth, resisting the invasion of the seal. the elemental energy from all directions surged violently due to the conflict between the two sides, like a raging river and a roaring sea. more than ten miles away, the two combined aperture tempering realm cultivators from the immortal cloud sword sect and the yu family, witnessing the changes in shang wu city, involuntarily held their breaths. in the realm of combined aperture tempering, one soars high above, freely navigating between the heavens and the earth. the elemental energy of the world is under their control, and with a simple technique, they possess the power to cause mountains to crumble and the earth to quake. this is true greatness, an existence that cannot be defeated merely by numbers. a quarter of an hour later, with a cold snort from yu shoucheng, the seal shattered, but it did not dissipate completely. instead, it transformed into countless seals that spread throughout the four corners of shang wu city. the earth¡¯s energy connected, and elemental energy permeated the seals. in the blink of an eye, a formation took shape, completely enveloping shang wu city. while the formation¡¯s power wasn¡¯t strong, it could slightly hinder shang wu city¡¯s absorption of the elemental energy of the heavens and earth. the eerie being in shang wu city was still in an embryonic state and couldn¡¯t move freely, but the power it possessed was already inconceivable. relying solely on yu shoucheng, it couldn¡¯t be suppressed. given this situation, yu shoucheng chose to block the elemental energy, a retaliation for the emotions he had stirred up earlier. finally, yu shoucheng glanced at shang wu city one last time, his figure swaying, and he disappeared into the air. over ten miles away, the combined aperture tempering realm cultivators from the yu family, their ears slightly twitching, received a voice transmission from yu shoucheng. together with the combined aperture tempering realm cultivators from the immortal cloud sword sect, they began their journey back to immortal cloud city. the situation here had been investigated, and it indeed housed a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being. this was no longer a matter that could be resolved by cultivators below the combined aperture tempering realm. to eradicate this eerie being, it was necessary to gather several combined aperture tempering realm cultivators and launch a concerted attack, and even then, success was uncertain. however, assembling multiple combined aperture tempering realm cultivators was far from easy! one day later, news of the combined aperture tempering realm eerie being in shang wu city spread from immortal cloud city to all corners of the kingdom at an astonishing speed. this news sent shockwaves throughout the entire dynasty. everyone who heard this news and understood its implications couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of dread and astonishment. this eerie being had originated from shang wu city and had since completed its transformation. although it still couldn¡¯t move, it was no longer as helpless as it appeared now. in the future, wherever shang wu city went, it could be described as desolate, with bizarre phenomena running rampant. wherever it passed, neither humans nor livestock could survive. furthermore, shang wu city would undoubtedly move towards densely populated areas. due to the nature of eerie beings, they were compelled to feed on humans and cultivators, which set them apart fundamentally from other quirks. the name of master xi lian resounded far and wide once again, but this time it had turned into a curse, an eternal curse. however, no matter how vehemently he was cursed, it couldn¡¯t have any impact on master xi lian. in qinhai city, countless people began to flee. their proximity to shang wu city was too perilous. after the eerie being had completed its transformation, the first place it might target was qinhai city. the people of qinhai city couldn¡¯t afford to gamble on whether shang wu city would be eliminated before completing its transformation. if they won the gamble, everyone would rejoice. but if they lost, everything would be lost. no one was willing to risk their lives on such a gamble. although the world outside the city was dangerous, at least it was better than sitting idly by. within the primordial sword sect, chen fei naturally heard everything. however, when it came to the eerie being in shang wu city, chen fei was powerless to resolve it. all he could do was continuously elevate his own cultivation realm. this time in shang wu city, if it weren¡¯t for chen fei¡¯s solid foundation in cultivation, he might have already become trapped within it. therefore, in matters of cultivation, there was never ¡°enough,¡± and there could never be ¡°too much.¡± there was no limit to his advancement! ¡°discover a technique. would you like to spend ten elemental stones to simplify the water-jade sword?¡± ¡°the water-jade sword is simplifying¡­ simplification successful¡­ water-jade sword starry night sword!¡± ¡°discover a technique. would you like to spend twelve elemental stones to simplify the blade-slaying sword?¡± ¡°the blade-slaying sword is simplifying¡­ simplification successful¡­ blade-slaying sword ¡ª> primordial sword!¡± thanks to the generous gift from the yashan sect, chen fei¡¯s speed in opening up his acupoints remained astonishing. while opening up his acupoints, chen fei also simplified the four techniques he had retrieved. simplifying the primordial sword scripture was like nested dolls, with the third layer of cultivation nested within the second. as for the other three inheritances, the blade-slaying sword and water-jade sword were straightforward, each pointing to two sword techniques within their respective doors. however, what left chen fei astounded was the great thunder sword. there was nothing left for it to point to, and yet it still simplified into something like this. ¡°discover a technique. would you like to spend ten elemental stones to simplify the great thunder sword?¡± ¡°the great thunder sword is simplifying¡­ simplification successful¡­. great thunder sword -> thunderous snoring!¡± Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: Great Disparity chapter 369: great disparity translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation among cultivators, it was rare to hear someone snoring while sleeping. it wasn¡¯t to say it never happened, but it definitely belonged to the minority. after all, martial cultivation was a continuous process of self-improvement. it was similar to how cultivators rarely fell ill. unless a cultivator was injured, leading to bodily issues, common ailments like a cold were nearly impossible to afflict them. as one¡¯s cultivation level increased, this phenomenon became even more pronounced. at the visceral tempering realm, many substances that would be highly toxic to ordinary people could be ingested by cultivators and subsequently expelled by circulating their vitality. chen fei contemplated the information on the simplified panel for a moment, then pursed his lips and emitted a snoring sound. within his sea of consciousness, there was no sudden enlightenment regarding the great thunder sword technique. his first attempt had failed. chen fei furrowed his brows slightly, thought for a moment, closed his eyes, and continued to produce the snoring sound. this time, the sensation of the great thunder sword technique appeared directly in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. as he increased the volume of his snoring, the speed of his enlightenment seemed to rise as well. the louder the sound, the more enlightenment he gained, until it echoed throughout the entire secret chamber like thunder. even with chen fei¡¯s current physical constitution, without specific vocal training, a loud shout would likely result in severe injury or even death in the visceral tempering realm. at the very least, he would become extremely dizzy and disoriented, unable to see. one could imagine just how loud the sound in the secret chamber had become. fortunately, there was a formation covering the chamber, preventing the noise from escaping outside. otherwise, the entire primordial sword sect would probably have heard chen fei¡¯s thunderous snores at this moment. as the almost roaring snores continuously emanated from chen fei¡¯s mouth, realizations regarding the great thunder sword technique cascaded into his sea of consciousness like an avalanche. chen fei savored it like sweet candy, absorbing these insights without pause. a hint of a smile graced his face. it was the joy of enlightenment, and any person would probably go mad with delight at the speed of cultivation provided by such a technique. with the third level of the primordial sword scripture, the blade-slaying sword, the water-jade sword, and the great thunder sword, chen fei devoted all his time to practicing them. except for occasional news of alchemical tasks from the alchemist alliance that took him outside immortal cloud city, chen fei didn¡¯t rest. he resembled a true ascetic, yet he felt no pain or discomfort. instead, he reveled in it. after all, every moment brought him tangible progress. the four techniques progressed rapidly, and his opening of acupoints, fueled by ample resources, left no room for neglect, accumulating elemental energy at an astonishing speed. simultaneously, the support from the primordial sword sect reached an unprecedented level. the sect master, qu qingsheng, and elder zhou zixuan drastically increased chen fei¡¯s monthly cultivation allotment. this wasn¡¯t just because chen fei had recovered the lost techniques of the sect but also because of his nearly monstrous talent. to not support such talent would have been the height of foolishness for the sect. if they could accelerate chen fei¡¯s cultivation within a short time, it would provide the sect with formidable combat power much sooner. due to the need to conceal chen fei¡¯s true cultivation level and the recovered techniques, the resources allocated to his growth were given secretly by qu qingsheng. this arrangement somewhat violated the sect¡¯s rules, for if it were discovered by others, it could pose a significant threat to the unity and stability of the entire sect. however, after qu qingsheng and zhou zixuan discussed it, they decided to proceed discreetly. revealing chen fei too early would have more disadvantages than advantages. without sufficient reason, they couldn¡¯t convince the other elders. in that case, it was better to act first and explain later. in a few years, even if those elders learned about these matters, there would be enough reasons to provide explanations. the cultivation of the new techniques went smoothly, and there was no hindrance in opening acupoints. in less than a month, chen fei had opened seven more acupoints, bringing the total number of acupoints to fifty-two. the pinnacle of the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm required the opening of seventy-two acupoints. chen fei¡¯s current number of acupoints was already approaching half of that. and it had been less than three months since chen fei broke through to the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. in three months, he had opened sixteen acupoints. this speed was simply astounding. for many newly advanced individuals, three months might not even be enough time to stabilize their realm, as they were still adapting to the changes in the powers of the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. but for chen fei, he had already reached the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, taking a significant leap forward. for everyone, as their cultivation realms advanced, their cultivation speed would slow down. almost no one could defy this rule. many prodigies might reach the peak of the visceral tempering realm before the age of twenty. however, at the age of twenty-five, they might only break through to the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm. then, it might take another thirty years to reach the middle-stage of the aperture tempering realm. breaking through a minor realm in thirty years was considered extremely fast, and it would typically involve very few obstacles. otherwise, just advancing from the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm to the middle-stage of the aperture tempering realm might take several years. as one reached the middle-stage of the aperture tempering realm, continuing to cultivate upwards became more challenging due to the constraints of core soul energy and comprehension of techniques. the cultivation speed would begin to decrease. wanting to break through to the late-stage of the aperture tempering realm in just thirty years was not impossible, but it was extremely difficult. it required a combination of talent, resources, and determination. this timeframe was for a genius¡¯s cultivation. for those with less talent or inferior techniques, or even those who lacked resources, the time required would be much longer. chen fei had spent three months opening sixteen acupoints, which was even faster than his cultivation speed in the early stages of the middle-stage of the aperture tempering realm. it was unbelievably fast. at this point, chen fei had already consumed over half of the resources he obtained from yashan sect. his pace of cultivation had to slow down. this was because chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was catching up to the number of acupoints. originally, after obtaining the source in the bizarre city, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had reached the level of controlling forty-nine acupoints. after breaking through to the middle-stage of the aperture tempering realm, his core soul energy had been tempered to control fifty-one acupoints. through this period of cultivation, his core soul energy had reached fifty-two acupoints, perfectly matching the number of acupoints he had opened. chen fei could continue to open more acupoints, and having them slightly exceed his core soul energy was not a significant issue. many cultivators from major sects experienced this situation. for instance, in the current immortal cloud sword sect, due to the supply of spirit pills, the speed of acupoint opening had increased significantly. however, the supply of spirit pills that enhanced core soul energy was scarce. this resulted in many elders in the immortal cloud sword sect having acupoint numbers higher than their core soul energy. this could result in some sluggishness when channeling elemental energy. chen fei didn¡¯t want this situation to happen to him because it wouldn¡¯t make much sense. having one or two more acupoints wouldn¡¯t significantly impact his combat power. on the contrary, if the acupoints were higher than his core soul energy and he couldn¡¯t fully control the power, it could lead to a decrease in his combat ability, which would be more of a loss than a gain. the resources from yashan sect were an unexpected windfall for chen fei. according to his original cultivation plan, his core soul energy would gradually increase through the stimulation and nurturing of elemental energy and techniques. opening one or two acupoints per month would take at least two to three years to catch up to his core soul energy. however, now he had achieved a three-year plan in just three months. during this month, in addition to the rapid increase in acupoint numbers, chen fei made significant progress in his comprehension of techniques. he had successfully cultivated the third layer of the primordial sword scripture to perfection. after all, the primordial sword scripture he had obtained from long rainbow sect contained a small portion of the third layer. at that time, chen fei had been continuously pondering and even considered whether he could use his own power to completely fill the gaps in the third layer. due to the considerable amount of time invested previously, chen fei was able to complete the third layer quickly once it was filled. while many elders in the primordial sword sect were still diligently practicing the first layer of the primordial sword scripture, chen fei had already mastered the third layer. the disparity represented a significant gap that would continue to widen in the future. as soon as the third layer of the primordial sword scripture was completed, chen fei integrated the soaring heaven technique into the manual. this enhanced the power of the sword formation, increasing the speed of each sword pearl significantly. while the strength remained the same as before, the overall power was incomparable. the same power, when unleashed at different speeds, yields significantly different results. it¡¯s a mutually reinforcing effect, where both aspects are indispensable. apart from enhancing the sword formation, chen fei didn¡¯t neglect the other three cultivation techniques¡ªblade-slaying sword, water-jade sword, and great thunder sword. he advanced steadily towards mastery in all of them. in particular, the progress in mastering the great thunder sword had left the blade-slaying sword and water-jade sword behind, requiring only a small portion more to reach the level of mastery. it¡¯s worth mentioning that despite the peculiar nature of the simplification of the great thunder sword, the speed of cultivation was truly remarkable. after all, the blade-slaying sword and water-jade sword still required swordplay techniques, while the great thunder sword only demanded loud shouting with eyes closed. the louder the shout, the faster the cultivation, naturally putting it far ahead of the other two disciplines. while chen fei was immersed in his intensive training, oblivious to worldly matters, significant changes were unfolding outside the mountain gate. these changes were instigated by the presence of the personified menace known as the eerie being, master xi lian. eerie beings could be considered the arch-nemesis of humanity, whether ordinary people or cultivators. when an eerie being regards you as food, reconciliation becomes impossible. if it was an eerie being of any other cultivation level, shang wu city would probably have been wiped out by now. however, this was a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being. non-combined aperture tempering realm human cultivators couldn¡¯t possibly stop master xi lian. for cultivators of other realms, going to shang wu city would mean certain death. the number of casualties would be meaningless, and in fact, a larger number might accelerate the transformation of shang wu city. while there was no unanimous agreement on the combined aperture tempering realm-level collective attack, dozens of miles around shang wu city were already occupied by major factions, closely monitoring the changes in shang wu city.. Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: Overlord chapter 370: overlord translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation all the sects that were slightly reputable had sent their cultivators to shang wu city. currently, shang wu city had not yet fully transformed, and it was separated by several dozen miles, so there was no immediate danger. many sects hoped to obtain the latest information, so they sent their disciples here to closely monitor the situation. among them, there were several sects with immense strength, as they all had experts at the combined aperture tempering realm. within the territory of this dynasty, it was not only the cloud immortal sword sect that possessed experts at the combined aperture tempering realm. if that were the case, the cloud immortal sword sect would not have gained fame throughout the region, but would have dominated the entire dynasty. combined aperture tempering realm cultivators were natural overlords. while there weren¡¯t many experts at this realm within this dynasty, there were still a few. however, in their daily lives, most of these combined aperture tempering realm cultivators maintained their own territories and seldom interfered with one another. each ruled their own domain, and there was no clear hierarchy among them. back when the immortal cloud sword sect had two combined aperture tempering realm experts simultaneously, it was already considered a formidable force among many factions, not far behind in terms of reputation. because of this, many people rushed to immortal cloud city, hoping to join the immortal cloud sword sect. around shang wu city, various forces had gathered, and there were occasional conflicts, but for the most part, they exercised restraint. after all, the most critical issue at the moment was the eerie being within shang wu city. one day, a massive boulder suddenly flew from the direction of shang wu city and crashed onto the ground, producing a deafening noise. this noise attracted nearby cultivators, who cautiously approached. after confirming that there was no danger, they gathered around and noticed that this huge rock was engraved with text. once they carefully read the inscriptions, the expressions on their faces changed dramatically. there is nothing else; the text on this giant stone is actually a cultivation technique. the reason that made their faces turn pale is that this cultivation teaches how to transform a cultivator into an eerie being. it¡¯s not about becoming half-human, half-eerie; it¡¯s about becoming genuinely eerie, in the state of an ¡°eerie-being.¡± being half-human and half-eerie still centers around being mostly human, with some parts of the body transformed eerily. in essence, it involves harnessing eerie power through the drive of elemental energy. while this cultivation is also cruel, at most, it can be as unconventional. however, compared to the true eerie being state, which is considered a common enemy, there is absolutely no comparison. after seeing this cultivation, these cultivators dared not delay and promptly relayed the information back to their respective sects or factions. two hours later, numerous cultivators at the aperture tempering realm arrived at the giant stone. they looked at the recorded cultivation with solemn expressions. some of them considered destroying the giant stone on the spot, but they were stopped by others. half a day later, a terrifying pressure emerged in the sky, indicating that combined aperture tempering realm experts had arrived. it wasn¡¯t just one of them; within moments, several waves of pressure covered the surroundings, leaving ordinary cultivators breathless. even those at the aperture tempering realm stage stood obediently below, not daring to make any unnecessary movements. the giant stone was suspended in mid-air, and several consciousnesses clashed in the sky. the contents of the cultivation had actually been transmitted to various factions almost immediately. these combined aperture tempering realm experts had already seen the cultivation¡¯s contents. they had come here only to confirm. h it can only be practiced by those at the combined aperture tempering realm, and as one¡¯s life nears its end, the chances of success increase. it¡¯s utterly absurd!¡± a voice angrily exclaimed, like the roaring thunder. ¡°looking at what this cultivation says, there¡¯s some reasoning behind it, perhaps not entirely false,¡± someone whispered. ¡°oh, so you want to give it a try? transform yourself into an eerie being? well, then, your west cliff sect can prepare to be annihilated!¡± someone sneered. ¡°annihilate my west cliff sect? hahaha, zhang tu, you can certainly try, whether it¡¯s the west cliff sect that gets wiped out, or if you, zhang tu, die in front of me first!¡± ¡°i never had the chance before, but today, i¡¯m eager to try!¡± zhang tu said fiercely. ¡°enough, we haven¡¯t dealt with master xi lian yet, and you¡¯re already fighting amongst yourselves. this will become a joke!¡± someone quickly tried to mediate. ¡°hmph!¡± zhang tu snorted coldly and said no more. ¡°eliminate an old man like me? 1 kindly offered you this cultivation, and this is how you repay me?¡± a sinister voice echoed in the sky, and a chilling aura instantly spread in all directions. the combined aperture tempering realm experts ignored this chill, but the cultivators on the ground felt their bodies stiffening. the aperture tempering realm experts only sensed their elemental energy slowing down, but for those below the aperture tempering realm, even moving a step seemed almost impossible. ¡°master xi lian? you old man, you dare to show up today! everyone, let¡¯s join forces and eliminate this eerie being!¡± zhang tu¡¯s aura suddenly exploded, and his killing intent covered the direction of the shang wu city. ¡°killing an old man like me is a minor matter, i can be killed at any time. but don¡¯t you want to understand this cultivation a bit?¡± a figure appeared in mid-air, and it was master xi lian himself. he looked at the surrounding combined aperture tempering realm experts with a faint smile and said, ¡°becoming an eerie being may have many drawbacks, but one thing you cannot deny is that it greatly extends our lifespan.¡± a few combined aperture tempering realm experts, who had been gearing up with zhang tu¡¯s words, couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of curiosity at master xi lian¡¯s words. the lifespan in the aperture tempering realm is two hundred years, while in the combined aperture tempering realm, it¡¯s three hundred years. three hundred years, in the context of the average human lifespan in this world, is nearly four to five times longer. to ordinary people, individuals with such lifespans appear godlike. however, for those in the combined aperture tempering realm, three hundred years is still too short. it¡¯s not enough time for them to advance to the next level of cultivation. in any faction or power, combined aperture tempering realm experts are considered supreme beings. no one surpasses them, and they are born rulers. they enjoy all the world¡¯s riches, and their every word is obeyed without question. it¡¯s a life of unparalleled freedom and indulgence. three hundred years are simply inadequate. but unfortunately, combined aperture tempering realm experts can only reach a lifespan of three hundred years. increasing it even slightly is exceedingly difficult. lifespan is something they all avoid but ultimately have to confront. ii do you intend to devour all of us to extend your lifespan?¡± zhang tu sneered. ¡°i can sustain my wisdom by just consuming only fifty thousand people a year. if you all cultivate, you would need just this many people as well. isn¡¯t this a good deal?¡± master xi lian laughed loudly. the expressions of several combined aperture tempering realm experts changed. is fifty thousand people a year too much? it seems like it because the combined population of many towns might not even reach fifty thousand. devouring fifty thousand people in a year would be equivalent to consuming an entire town. however, at the same time, fifty thousand a year might not be considered much. because this kingdom is vast with many towns, fifty thousand seems insignificant in comparison. if becoming an eerie being and maintaining one¡¯s wisdom only requires these conditions, it doesn¡¯t seem entirely unacceptable. after all, compared to exhausting one¡¯s lifespan and facing death, living on is undoubtedly more tempting. ¡°nonsense! just with your words, how can you disrupt our mental state?¡± zhang tu shouted angrily, and a surge of blade light swallowed master xi lian¡¯s phantom. ¡°hahaha, this technique, you all can take it back and contemplate it. if you have any doubts, feel free to come find me. i¡¯ll be waiting!¡± master xi lian¡¯s voice resonated from the direction of shang wu city, shaking the surroundings. zhang tu glanced at the other combined aperture tempering realm experts with his stern face. with a flash, he disappeared, realizing that the others had lost interest in surrounding and killing master xi lian. they were all captivated by master xi lian¡¯s words. it didn¡¯t necessarily mean they would cultivate it, as becoming an eerie being was not a trivial matter. but contemplating the technique back home was entirely reasonable. as for killing master xi lian, shang wu city was still there, and whether it happened sooner or later didn¡¯t matter much. the oppressive aura in the sky gradually dissipated, and the cultivators on the ground couldn¡¯t help but exhale a sigh of relief. the words they had just heard weighed heavily on their hearts. especially for those combined aperture tempering realm experts, they understood the pain of nearing the end of their lifespan and being unable to break through in their cultivation. if they could extend their lives, many cultivators might resort to various means. master xi lian¡¯s technique became widely known quickly because too many people and factions were aware of it, making it impossible to keep it a secret. it soon spread far and wide. news about the combined aperture tempering realm and the appearance of an eerie being was naturally suited for spreading, so all the streets and alleys in every city were abuzz with discussions about this matter. countless people cursed vehemently, filled with anger. there were also many who felt uneasy, not knowing if this was true or false. if it were true, would those combined aperture tempering realm experts, akin to gods, really choose to cultivate this? if it were true, it would be a disaster for ordinary people. in the primordial sword sect, chen fei also heard these rumors, and his brow furrowed. master xi lian¡¯s move had effectively scattered the combined aperture tempering realm experts who were surrounding him. at least for a short period, it was unlikely that any combined aperture tempering realm experts would attempt to surround and kill him. the power of an eerie being was inherently versatile, and master xi lian had intentionally transformed shang wu city into an eerie being city, greatly inflating his own power. as a result, without several combined aperture tempering realm experts cooperating, it was impossible to destroy shang wu city. however, such battles would inevitably lead to casualties. each combined aperture tempering realm expert was an important figure in their faction, and any misstep would be a massive disaster for their respective forces. cooperation was already difficult, and now this new technique had completely disrupted the situation. master xi lian had played a big move, and it remained to be seen how the various parties would respond to this eerie being. the question remained: would there really be combined aperture tempering realm experts nearing the end of their lifespan who would choose to cultivate this technique in exchange for a longer life? everyone values their life, especially those high and mighty combined aperture tempering realm experts! chen fei¡¯s gaze involuntarily shifted toward the primordial sword sect. if we¡¯re talking about combined aperture tempering realm experts nearing the end of their lifespan, wasn¡¯t there one right there? ¡°is master chen here?¡± chi shuqing, from the sunken water pavilion, stood outside chen fei¡¯s courtyard, smiling warmly and speaking softly. chen fei appeared outside the courtyard, looking somewhat surprised at chi shuqing. compared to their last meeting, chi shuqing had become even more charming and enchanting. in her gaze towards chen fei, there were even more ripples like water. ¡°has your injuries fully healed?¡± chen fei asked with a smile. ¡°the last time your treatment was extremely effective, and my cultivation has improved a bit as well. i¡¯m deeply grateful,¡± chi shuqing said with a slight bow, a hint of blush quietly creeping up her cheeks.. Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Heaven’s Favorite chapter 371: heaven¡¯s favorite translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°what brings you here this time?¡± chen fei looked at chi shuqing with her delicate and charming appearance, his heart slightly moved. ¡°i have some doubts in my cultivation and would like to seek guidance from master chen. may i?¡± chi shuqing raised her head, casting a gentle bite on her lip. ¡°there¡¯s no reason to refuse. please come in,¡± chen fei replied with a soft smile and welcomed chi shuqing into the house. a moment later, the room echoed with somewhat intense sounds, as if chi shuqing was enduring something, likely experiencing some pain during her cultivation. ¡°master chen, your cultivation¡­¡± chi shuqing gazed at chen fei with eyes filled with incredulity. how had chen fei¡¯s cultivation grown so much in such a short time? it seemed he had already reached the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, and not just recently broken through to that stage. it had only been a month since her last visit, and even though both of them had experienced some growth in their cultivation at that time, it couldn¡¯t have happened so quickly! ¡°i¡¯ve had some gains in my recent cultivation,¡± chen fei replied. all¡­¡± chi shuqing made a soft sound from her nose, unable to inquire further. her entire body felt devoid of strength, and she could only go with the flow. the spiritual energy around the courtyard began to fluctuate, converging towards this location. for a full two hours, the spiritual energy ebbed and flowed like a river, sometimes calm as a gentle stream and other times turbulent like crashing waves. occasionally, chi shuqing¡¯s voice could be heard, shouting words with unclear meaning. the cultivation of this technique was truly peculiar and hard to fathom, making it difficult to grasp the mysteries within unless one was immersed in it. the elemental energy in all directions gradually calmed down, and the activity inside the house returned to normal, as if nothing had happened just moments ago. ¡°i have a question for you,¡± chen fei¡¯s voice came through, sounding quite calm. ¡°please go ahead, master chen,¡± chi shuqing¡¯s voice sounded extremely lazy, as if she had no intention of moving at all and just wanted to lie there peacefully. she was feeling a bit tired. ¡°does the sunken water pavilion have a method to enhance one¡¯s core soul energy?¡± ¡°core soul energy?¡± chi shuqing looked up at chen fei with some confusion. just now, due to their shared cultivation, chi shuqing could sense chen fei¡¯s core soul energy, which was both powerful and agile, far superior to that of an average mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator. obviously, chen fei must have a core soul energy cultivation method to have refined his core soul energy to such an extent in such a short time. in this situation, he could simply follow the normal path of cultivation. ¡°the speed of opening acupoints exceeds that of core soul energy,¡± chen fei explained when he noticed chi shuqing¡¯s confusion. chi shuqing¡¯s eyes widened slightly as she realized chen fei¡¯s current level of cultivation. she felt a mix of admiration, envy, and a hint of satisfaction in her heart. such a young genius had formed a bond with her, surpassing many fellow disciples. ¡°we have an internal secret method that can enhance core soul energy, but it¡¯s extremely difficult to cultivate, and over the years, there haven¡¯t been many who succeeded,¡± chi shuqing whispered. ¡°can i cultivate this?¡± chen fei¡¯s heart stirred, and as for the difficulty of cultivation, he didn¡¯t concern himself with it. ¡°if we cultivate together, it¡¯s permitted within the sect,¡± replied chi shuqing with a touch of shyness. ¡°please teach me, miss chi!¡± chen fei said in a solemn tone. after a while, the aura around the courtyard began to fluctuate again. compared to the previous occurrence, the initial aura fluctuations were not intense, but as time passed, they gradually intensified. in the end, it was like surging ocean waves. ¡°master¡­ did you learn this technique before?¡± chi shuqing¡¯s body went weak, and her mind was as shocked as the fluctuating aura, which left her speechless. clearly, they had just imparted the technique, and the initial operation of the technique was a bit sluggish. however, chen fei¡¯s progress speed afterward was simply unbelievable. ¡°i haven¡¯t learned it before, but it¡¯s not difficult,¡± chen fei said with a smile on his face. surprisingly, this method significantly improved his core soul energy even faster than his previous methods. chi shuqing didn¡¯t reply because she had no strength to do so. the aura from all directions had completely engulfed her, and her body and mind seemed to be floating in the clouds. swaying and drifting, she didn¡¯t know where she was. chi shuqing only knew that she had truly encountered a genius. even the legendary talents she had heard of couldn¡¯t compare to chen fei. chi shuqing unabashedly stayed in chen fei¡¯s courtyard for five days. after five days, she had to leave because she found herself unable to bear it any longer. chen fei was like an ancient beast, showing no signs of fatigue whatsoever. moreover, because chen fei took the lead in guiding the technique, the progress was astonishingly fast, causing chi shuqing¡¯s cultivation and mental growth to exceed her physical limits in a short time. on the other hand, chen fei had no issues at all and even seemed to enjoy it. in just five days, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had skyrocketed from controlling fifty-two acupoints to sixty. this rate of cultivation was simply unbelievable. although the further he progressed, the slower the cultivation speed became, it was still far superior to most spiritual pills and elixirs. however, this rapid progress was likely a one-time occurrence. the chi shuqing¡¯s technique from the sunken water pavilion was indeed mysterious, but it mostly involved utilizing the collision of yin and yang energies to tap into the body¡¯s potential. chen fei¡¯s surge in core soul energy to sixty acupoints seemed to have fully converted some of the latent potential absorbed from the bizarre city origin into his body. therefore, expecting such results every time was unrealistic. nevertheless, practicing this technique together with chi shuqing was indeed much faster than doing it alone. ¡°master, please wait.¡± chi shuqing looked at chen fei with tender affection in her eyes, took a light step, and disappeared on the spot. chen fei watched as chi shuqing left and then turned back to the courtyard. these five days primarily focused on tempering core soul energy, and of course, there was no neglect in the growth of elemental power. in five days, an acupoint was opened, reaching a total of fifty-three acupoints. the main reason for chi shuqing¡¯s visit to chen fei was to enhance her cultivation. of course, building a connection was also essential. the unexpected surge in core soul energy was beyond her expectations. even though chi shuqing recognized chen fei¡¯s extraordinary talent, she never anticipated that he would master a technique in such a short period. this revelation also resolved a lingering question in chi shuqing¡¯s mind: why chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed was so fast and how his combat power became so strong. with such astounding comprehension, mastering a technique for chen fei was only a matter of time, and a very short one at that. while other cultivators in the aperture tempering realm struggled with their techniques, sometimes for days or months without progress, chen fei could make rapid breakthroughs in his technique. under these circumstances, how could chen fei¡¯s cultivation not be fast, and how could his combat power not be formidable? now, chen fei had already reached the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. the late stage of the aperture tempering realm would probably pose no difficulty for him. this meant that chi shuqing¡¯s indebtedness and connection were not tied to a future prominent figure but to someone who was on the verge of becoming a towering presence. although chi shuqing believed there might be flaws in the primordial sword sect¡¯s technique, for such a prodigy, a technique sometimes couldn¡¯t hinder their progress. chi shuqing was still unaware of the primordial sword sect¡¯s recovery of their technique. otherwise, even this slight concern would have vanished without a trace. chen fei refocused his energy on his cultivation. with the temporary resolution of his core soul energy issues, he could continue using the resources he obtained from the yashan sect to increase the number of his acupoints. while chen fei diligently practiced, the outside world had already started to stir. the primordial sword sect had originally obtained a technique within the strange wind realm that allowed them to transform themselves partially into eerie beings. however, this was only partial eerie being transformation, which was fundamentally different from becoming a complete eerie being, especially a human eerie being. moreover, that technique was for those in the aperture tempering realm and was not perfected. compared to the technique deliberately spread by master xi lian, it was like night and day, utterly incomparable. master xi lian was the first in this realm to successfully transform himself into a person eerie being while being a cultivator of the aperture tempering realm. in the past, there were instances of aperture tempering realm cultivators transforming into eerie beings, but those were still within the aperture tempering realm, and a peak aperture tempering realm expert was enough to suppress them. the higher one¡¯s cultivation, the harder it was to become something strange or supernatural. it was considered impossible for a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator to become a human eerie being. at the mountain gate of the yu clan. ¡°elder, is the cultivation technique that master xi lian gave us real??¡± yu zhanrong asked yu shoucheng in a soft voice. now, due to master xi lian¡¯s technique, people¡¯s hearts were unsettled. master xi lian did not give the technique secretly to a specific combined aperture tempering realm cultivator but spread it to everyone, creating suspicion among them. in this realm, there were few young combined aperture tempering realm cultivators, and most of them were already over two hundred years old. some individuals have several decades to over a hundred years left, while others, the minority, now have only about thirty to forty years remaining. for combined aperture tempering realm cultivators, crossing into the next realm was beyond their reach, and finding a genius treasure that could extend their lifespan was also extremely difficult. in the past, they could only console themselves, thinking that all combined aperture tempering realm cultivators faced the same situation and couldn¡¯t change it. but now, with master xi lian successfully transforming into an eerie being, they couldn¡¯t help but ponder further. the technique inscribed on the massive stone was only a general outline, and many details were not disclosed by master xi lian. however, even from the outline alone, one can clearly see the extraordinary nature of this technique. ¡± 50,000 people a year to transcend the lifespan limitations of the combined aperture tempering realm, it¡¯s indeed a great temptation!¡± yu shoucheng¡¯s lips curled into a mocking smile. he continued, ¡°if it were really that simple, the endless sea would have been full of eerie beings long ago. how could it have been so many years without a single one appearing?¡± isn¡¯t it because there are experts in the mountain sea realm suppressing them?¡± yu zhanrong asked with doubt. ¡°even in the mountain sea realm, there are loved ones. if it truly only required fifty thousand people a year, how do you think the mountain sea realm cultivators would choose?¡± yu shoucheng turned to look at yu zhanrong and said in a deep voice, ¡°human nature is already lacking. what do you think would happen if they became eerie beings?¡± yu zhanrong¡¯s face slightly changed. human nature is inherently greedy, and those who ruthlessly transform themselves into eerie beings must possess immense determination and desires. moreover, the claim of fifty thousand a year is only what master xi lian said; no one knows the actual truth. ¡°in that case, elder, what should we do?¡± yu zhanrong asked in a low voice. ¡°spread my words. however, for those who have made up their minds, they won¡¯t listen to anything else.. they¡¯ll only do what they believe is right!¡± Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Bedevilment chapter 372: bedevilment translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation master xi lian¡¯s plan had indeed bought him some time. however, there were still cultivators in the mountain and sea realm who had reached the combined aperture tempering realm stage and were beginning to persuade others to join forces in eliminating shang wu city. initially, only a few responded to their call, but as time passed, they managed to assemble a team of five combined aperture tempering realm cultivators. with this team of five, it was more than enough to deal with master xi lian and his kind. however, before the team of five combined aperture tempering realm cultivators could take action, shocking news struck everyone like a thunderbolt. the north mist sect, an influential sect that had combined aperture tempering realm powerhouses, suddenly vanished overnight. not only did the north mist sect disappear, but the entire north mist city near the sect also turned into a deserted ghost town. tens of thousands of residents who lived in north mist city just the day before had vanished without a trace. what had been a lively north mist city one day became an empty and desolate place the next. the north mist sect had a long and storied history, with its peak occurring a hundred years ago when its elder, you shounan, broke through to become a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator. he was the first combined aperture tempering realm cultivator in the north mist sect, and his breakthrough catapulted the sect to a dominant position, exerting influence far and wide. thanks to you shounan, the north mist sect had expanded rapidly. over a century had passed since then, and you shounan¡¯s life was nearing its end, especially in recent years when he rarely appeared in public. in fact, for over a decade, you shounan had been searching for treasures and methods to extend his lifespan, but his efforts had yielded little. only in recent years did his search slow down, seemingly accepting his fate. within north mist city, there were no clues to be found, and it was as if everyone had vanished into thin air. some brave individuals ventured into the territory of the north mist sect. before they even got close, they sensed a bone-chilling coldness emanating from the sect¡¯s mountain gate. it was a deep-seated grudge, a resentment that penetrated to the core. the entire north mist sect seemed to be saturated with grievances, almost to the point of being visible to the naked eye. as they delved deeper into the sect, many people faintly heard chilling curses. they couldn¡¯t discern the specifics of the curses, but the intense hatred behind them was palpable. before everyone could fully process this eerie atmosphere, urgent reports arrived from shang wu city. the entire city was suddenly expanding, and the power contained within was rapidly increasing. it was as if another combined aperture tempering realm cultivator had merged with shang wu city. this speculation was soon confirmed when the shadow of master xi lian appeared in the sky above shang wu city. beside him was another shadow, the vanished you shounan. you shounan had directly joined shang wu city and, judging by his aura, he was now on par with master xi lian. this development sent shockwaves throughout the land. what sent shivers down everyone¡¯s spines was you shounan¡¯s act of devouring the entire north mist sect. to transform oneself into a person of eerie nature, you shounan ruthlessly treated the entire north mist sect as his sustenance. at this point, everyone understood that to achieve eerie nature, one had to use their entire clan, along with those who practiced the same technique, as a source of sustenance and personally slay them. by harnessing the power of kindred souls, converting it into boundless resentment, and thoroughly transforming the energy within the combined aperture tempering realm cultivator¡¯s body into eerie power, they would then consume the blood of tens of thousands of commoners to stabilize their eerie nature. you shounan cared little for the north mist sect he had painstakingly cultivated or for the bonds of family and discipleship. his sole desire was to prolong his own lifespan. for the sake of longevity, you shounan was willing to abandon everything. however, you shounan¡¯s current eerie nature was far from stable, or rather, he couldn¡¯t be considered a true eerie being just yet. becoming a genuine eerie being was not an easy feat. at this moment, you shounan was more in the process of transforming into an eerie being, and this process would take many years. therefore, he directly arrived at shang wu city and joined master xi lian. not only could he rely on shang wu city, the eerie city, to gradually transform into an eerie being, but he could also enhance the overall power of shang wu city. otherwise, if shang wu city were eradicated, you shounan would have no chance of survival. ¡°you shounan, you actually dared to lay your hands on the thousand-year foundation of the north mist sect. is it just to eke out a few more years for yourself?¡± zhang tu, outside of shang wu city, glared at you shounan and rebuked him angrily. ¡°i represent the north mist sect. as long as i¡¯m here, the north mist sect will continue to exist,¡± you shounan looked at zhang tu, a hint of madness in his smile. he continued, ¡°if i¡¯m no longer around, even if the northern mist sect can survive for eternity, what relevance does it have to me?¡± ¡°you¡­¡± zhang tu¡¯s eyes widened slightly. he had seen you shounan in his early days, and back then, you shounan had been devoted to the north mist sect, willing to do anything for the sect¡¯s sake. it was with this determination that you shounan ultimately broke through to the combined aperture tempering realm, successfully leading the north mist sect to grow and become a dominant force. however, now, in order to save his own life, you shounan had shockingly and without hesitation, devoured the north mist sect, to which he had dedicated his entire life. among those devoured were countless individuals close to you shounan, but they were unable to prevent him from committing such an act. ¡°insane!¡± zhang tu shouted in anger. ¡°you still have many years left in your lifespan, so you wouldn¡¯t understand. when you reach my position, you will naturally comprehend the temptation of extending one¡¯s life!¡± you shounan¡¯s eyes emitted a faint and eerie light. he had become obsessed, willingly descending into darkness. here, we welcome any fellow cultivators. if you have any doubts about the cultivation methods, feel free to ask. i shall answer all your questions!¡± master xi lian laughed loudly, his laughter filled with satisfaction. with you shounan joining him, his strength had doubled. trying to eliminate him now would require a tremendous amount of power, vastly different from the previous situation. ¡°my comrades, this person is skilled at manipulating the hearts of others. today, we shall eliminate him to prevent others from falling into his influence!¡± zhang tu turned to the other four combined aperture tempering realm experts and said in a deep voice. ¡°indeed!¡± ¡°agreed!¡± with those words, the elemental forces from all directions surged, their terrifying momentum soaring into the sky. many combined aperture tempering realm experts, separated by tens of miles, watched from afar as the sky in the distance changed. for how many years had this dynasty gone without so many combined aperture tempering realm experts engaging in a fierce battle? today, they would become witnesses to this historic event. the sky¡¯s clouds were directly pierced, and the intense fluctuations could be clearly felt even from dozens of miles away. the vital energy surged, and the ground trembled slightly. the power of the combined aperture tempering realm experts was fully displayed, sending chills down people¡¯s spines. only with such power can one suppress the sect¡¯s destiny and command respect from all directions. in a more distant place, countless people were watching the battle here. although the sudden addition of you shounan had greatly strengthened the power of shang wu city, the true eerie being was still just master xi lian. moreover, on zhang tu¡¯s side, there were still five experts at the combined aperture tempering realm. in terms of strength, they still held some advantage. at the peak of immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s main peak, in front of a thatched cottage, tong zhongqiu quietly watched in the direction of shang wu city. immortal cloud sword sect was extremely far from shang wu city, and the commotion from the battle between combined aperture tempering realm experts couldn¡¯t possibly reach this far. however, tong zhongqiu continued to watch as if he could see the scene over there. ¡°grand elder¡­¡± the sect leader of immortal cloud sword sect, gong guanzhi, looked at tong zhongqiu and hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to say. ¡± your heart appears somewhat agitated.¡± tong zhongqiu turned to look at gong guanzhi and said in a deep voice, ¡°as the sect leader, others may have wandering thoughts, but you cannot. if you have agitated thoughts, what will become of our immortal cloud sword sect? ¡°your admonition is well received, grand elder,¡± gong guanzhi said in a low voice. ¡°you are afraid that i will follow in the footsteps of you shounan, aren¡¯t you?¡± tong zhongqiu looked at gong guanzhi, a faint smile on his face, and said, ¡°the temptation of prolonging one¡¯s lifespan is indeed great, i admit. but if it means becoming like that, i¡¯d rather die!¡± tong zhongqiu¡¯s voice was not loud, but his tone was resolute and unwavering. everyone desires longevity, and tong zhongqiu is no exception. however, he realized early on that with his aptitude, it was simply impossible. he had achieved the combined aperture tempering realm through his unwavering dedication to the cultivation path. going any further was beyond his reach. therefore, when immortal cloud sword sect produced its second combined aperture tempering realm expert, xin zhiqing, tong zhongqiu was willing to sacrifice his own treasure to help xin zhiqing achieve the same level. unfortunately, xin zhiqing¡¯s life was cut short by an ambush from jian jinsheng of the divine flame sect, who took advantage of xin zhiqing¡¯s lack of a treasured weapon. tong zhongqiu¡¯s plan was thwarted. tong zhongqiu also wanted to continue living, protect immortal cloud sword sect, and pursue a higher path in cultivation. but if staying alive meant the destruction of immortal cloud sword sect, tong zhongqiu would rather not. ¡°grand elder, i deserved to die,¡± gong guanzhi said with a hint of shame, lowering his head. originally, no one in immortal cloud sword sect would have suspected tong zhongqiu of walking down this path, considering the lifelong dedication he had shown to the sect. however, you shounan¡¯s actions were too shocking, causing doubts to arise in people¡¯s hearts. ¡°go and cultivate diligently. if any of you can break through to the combined aperture tempering realm, i can rest assured and go seek jian jinsheng to meet our end together!¡± ¡°grand elder¡­¡± go!¡± tong zhongqiu waved his hand, and gong guanzhi couldn¡¯t help but swallow his words. he bowed and left the main peak. ¡°sigh¡­¡± tong zhongqiu let out a light sigh and turned to look in the direction of shang wu city, his eyes filled with desolation. a day later, the outcome of the battle in shang wu city spread far and wide. both sides were heavily wounded, with zhang tu even losing an arm. the other four combined aperture tempering realm experts were also injured. however, neither master xi lian nor you shounan were killed. at a critical moment, master xi lian brought out a damaged superior-grade artifact. although this damaged superior-grade artifact had already been shattered, it still possessed the power of a medium-grade artifact and was completely connected to master xi lian¡¯s aura. it was possible that master xi lian had obtained this artifact in the first place, which allowed him to later cultivate the technique of transforming into an eerie being. this damaged superior-grade artifact was master xi lian¡¯s true trump card. offering the technique was a diversion. if no one had been tempted, master xi lian also had a certain confidence in protecting himself. amidst the chaos outside, within the primordial sword sect, chen fei stood in the courtyard, pointing forward with his finger. as if thunder roared, a sword light flashed, leaving behind a pitch-black sword mark on the ground. the great thunder sword had reached the level of proficiency. looking at the sword mark, chen fei pondered for a moment. he then made a gesture with his right hand, and a long-unused meteorite bow fell into his hand. as he nocked an arrow and drew the bow, the power of thunder and lightning surrounded the arrow. slowly, a strong propulsive force began to attach itself to the arrow. electromagnetic acceleration! Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Awakening chapter 373: awakening translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation as time passed, the power on the arrow grew stronger and stronger. the entire meteorite bow began to tremble slightly, evidently feeling the pressure from the arrow¡¯s force. ¡°snap!¡± a crisp sound echoed from the arrow as it suddenly snapped in the middle. the immense force had nowhere to go, causing the arrow to break into several pieces. ¡°whoosh! n the power of thunder and lightning dispersed from chen fei, creating a whirlwind that instantly flattened the surrounding grasslands. countless small twigs and leaves danced in the wind. ¡°the strength of the arrow is insufficient, but more importantly, my control over the power is not precise enough.¡± chen fei looked at the broken arrow in his hand. electromagnetic acceleration was a concept he had acquired in his previous life, and he had just attempted it a bit now. it did indeed generate a powerful propulsive force. the only problem was that chen fei¡¯s understanding of electromagnetic acceleration was still rather vague. if you asked him to explain it thoroughly, it would be quite challenging. so, chen fei¡¯s actions just now, calling it electromagnetic acceleration, were more of a simple experiment relying on the power of the great thunder sword. whether it was truly electromagnetic acceleration, chen fei himself couldn¡¯t fully comprehend. but it was definitely a direction worth exploring. it just needed continuous refinement, and chen fei¡¯s proficiency with the great thunder sword had to keep improving. only when chen fei completely mastered the power of the great thunder sword could he sense subtle changes in the thunder and lightning from the smallest details. incidents like the arrow breaking due to excessive force would no longer occur. chen fei was deeply engrossed in his cultivation, while outside, the situation in shang wu city had left everyone feeling lost and uncertain. at the beginning, everyone thought that although eerie beings were terrifying, there were still many combined aperture tempering realm experts in the world. with their combined strength, they should be able to suppress the eerie beings in shang wu city. after all, the most frightening aspect of eerie beings was their ability to hide and secretly grow in power. it was only when they were discovered and had become too powerful to stop that they became truly formidable. now that the strange situation in shang wu city had been detected almost immediately and the information had been disseminated, it seemed like they had gained the upper hand in seizing the initiative. however, who could have predicted that the situation would develop into what it was now? even with the power of five combined aperture tempering realm experts combined, they couldn¡¯t seem to do anything to shang wu city. the five combined aperture tempering realm experts had all suffered varying degrees of injuries. if they wanted to destroy shang wu city, would they need all the combined aperture tempering realm experts to come together? however, many of the combined aperture tempering realm experts had grudges against each other, and many of them were even at the point where they would fight to the death. situations like that between immortal cloud sword sect and divine flame sect were not isolated incidents in this realm. where there were people, there were grievances, and while combined aperture tempering realm experts might appear as godlike beings to ordinary people, they were still human at the core. they had emotions and desires, which naturally led to conflicts of interest. if you expected tong zhongqiu and jian jinsheng to work together sincerely, it was likely that during the process of besieging shang wu city, they would start calculating against each other, looking for opportunities to harm each other. even if one of them had noble intentions and only wanted to suppress shang wu city, should he not be concerned that others might not have the same intentions? with suspicions constantly in the air, true cooperation would be impossible. in the first step, the possibility of gathering all the combined aperture tempering realm experts together had been effectively thwarted. as of now, not only the city closest to shang wu city, qinhai city, has turned into an almost empty city, but other cities slightly farther away have also begun to witness a mass exodus. however, after shang wu city repelled the five combined aperture tempering realm experts, it didn¡¯t move but continued to stay in place, as if waiting for something. at the primordial sword sect, chen fei¡¯s cultivation continued to progress rapidly. a month after reaching mastery with the great thunder sword, both the blade-slaying sword and water-jade sword achieved mastery as well. for combined aperture tempering realm cultivation techniques, achieving mastery was already quite powerful, and the progress of most combined aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivators in their cultivation techniques generally stopped at this level. however, for chen fei in his current state, cultivation techniques at the mastery level could no longer provide him with significant assistance. in addition to cultivation techniques, chen fei had cultivated fifty-eight acupoints. at this point, all the resources obtained from yashan sect had finally been exhausted, and they had all been converted into his own strength. yashan sect had obtained a lot of things, which naturally included a considerable amount of resources. after all, there were hundreds of elemental stones alone. but when it came to actual consumption, it only took a short time for chen fei to deplete them all. for every combined aperture tempering realm cultivator looking to grow, the resources required were extremely extravagant. if it weren¡¯t for many members of yashan sect falling behind in their realms, these resources might not even have been saved, and they wouldn¡¯t have ended up benefiting chen fei. however, the spiritual tools that came with those resources, while they had all been consumed, were still stored in chen fei¡¯s spatial grid. most of these spiritual tools were of low quality, but the weapons used by the three combined aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivators from yashan sect had reached the level of middle-grade spiritual tools. of course, there was also hong yuanfeng¡¯s sword, which was also a middle-grade spiritual sword. in total, there were four middle-grade spiritual tools. if sold, they would fetch a substantial amount of elemental stones, certainly no less than the resources acquired by yashan sect. after all, spiritual tools were treasures that every combined aperture tempering realm cultivator needed. they could directly bring about a noticeable change in a combined aperture tempering realm cultivator¡¯s strength. especially for combined aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivators, using a middle-grade spiritual tool would lead to a significant increase in combat power. it was similar to the effect of a low-grade spiritual tool for body tempering realm cultivation cultivators. originally, chen fei¡¯s initial plan was to use all these spiritual tools as spiritual essence since there were some hidden dangers in using them. however, with the emergence of the situation in shang wu city, everyone¡¯s attention shifted there. the small yashan sect was utterly insignificant, and no one cared about it. even flong yuanfeng¡¯s death had raised suspicions in the immortal cloud sword sect, suggesting that it might have been the work of shang wu city. in this situation, after some hesitation, chen fei decided to keep all these spiritual tools, find an opportunity to sell them, and exchange them for resources to support his own cultivation. although extracting all the spiritual essence from these spiritual tools and injecting it into the qianyuan sword had the potential to elevate the qianyuan sword to the level of a top-grade spiritual tool, a powerful tool alone wouldn¡¯t suffice without corresponding cultivation. just like the soul-locking tower of the primordial sword sect, which was originally a top-grade spiritual tool, it had fallen to the level of a superior-grade spiritual tool because no combined aperture tempering realm peak expert had controlled it. of course, there were other reasons, but ultimately, the cultivation realm was the most important factor. after elevating his cultivation, if there was a chance, further enhancing the qianyuan sword to the level of a top-grade spiritual tool would be a complementary improvement. however, hong yuanfeng¡¯s spiritual sword still drew too much attention. after careful consideration, chen fei decided to extract its spiritual essence and integrate it into the shuttle of flying clouds. currently, the shuttle of flying clouds was only a low-grade spiritual tool, and for chen fei, who possessed the great completion level of heaven soaring technique, its assistance was minimal. therefore, it made more sense to upgrade the shuttle of flying clouds to the level of a middle-grade spiritual tool, which would be of greater help to him. now the only thing troubling chen fei was how to find an opportunity to sell off the spiritual tools in his possession one by one and then exchange them for a large amount of cultivation resources. in chen fei¡¯s courtyard, spiritual energy surged, rising and falling rhythmically. inside the house, as chi shuqing softly hummed, she leaned gently beside chen fei, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection. in recent times, chi shuqing had been visiting the primordial sword sect to see chen fei frequently. initially, it was every seven to eight days, but recently, it had become every two to three days, and this frequency was continuously decreasing. they both enjoyed it immensely. who wouldn¡¯t like a way to cultivate while experiencing happiness? chi shuqing definitely loved it! when she returned to the sunken water pavilion after the events in the bizarre city and broke through to her current cultivation level, chi shuqing had been in a rapid period of growth. now, with chen fei¡¯s help, she realized that she could potentially reach the mid-stage of the combined aperture tempering realm within a few years. considering her original pace, chi shuqing would have needed at least twenty years to break through to the mid-stage of the combined aperture tempering realm, if not more. the disparity in this regard was so evident. ¡°i have a batch of spiritual tools that i want to sell discreetly. do you have any suggestions?¡± chen fei leaned against the head of the bed and looked at chi shuqing. the primordial sword sect didn¡¯t need these spiritual tools because everyone had spiritual swords forged using the sword essence technique. moreover, handing them over to the sect posed a certain risk, so it would be safer to sell them. ¡°how many do you have?¡± chi shuqing raised her head to look at chen fei. her green robe slipped off, drawing his gaze. chi shuqing didn¡¯t mind; instead, her eyes became even more alluring. ¡°three middle-grade spiritual swords and several low-grade spiritual tools,¡± chen fei replied softly. ii so many!¡± chi shuqing¡¯s eyes widened slightly. initially, she thought there would only be one or two spiritual tools. she didn¡¯t expect there to be several low-grade ones, with three reaching the level of middle-grade. this was an astonishing wealth, and if they could exchange it all for elemental stones, the quantity would be considerable. thinking that chen fei was willing to share this matter with her, chi shuqing¡¯s eyes softened even further, and a mischievous smile played at the corner of her lips. ¡°wait a moment, let¡¯s talk about the business first!¡± chen fei sensed chi shuqing¡¯s actions and was slightly startled. weren¡¯t they discussing the matter of the spiritual tools? why did she suddenly change the topic? however, chi shuqing didn¡¯t stop when she heard chen fei¡¯s words. after a moment, the previously calm aura in the courtyard started to fluctuate again, and it churned for a full hour before gradually settling down. chi shuqing, feeling lazy and not wanting to move, still managed to prop herself up and looked at chen fei. she whispered, ¡°in immortal cloud city, there is a shop with the capability to purchase such a quantity of spiritual tools. it¡¯s affiliated with the immortal cloud sword sect, and 1 assume you wouldn¡¯t want them to find out.¡± chen fei nodded in agreement. ¡°besides immortal cloud city, you can also go to the black city district. it¡¯s a place where all sorts of things are traded, and nobody cares where they come from; they only care about the quality of the goods.¡± ¡°black city district?¡± chen fei¡¯s interest was piqued as he realized he had forgotten about that place. the next morning, chi shuqing reluctantly departed, and chen fei continued his cultivation as usual. he also watered baka with the summoning elixir. as the summoning elixir was poured this time, a trace of spiritual insight finally emanated from the tree. ¡°chen fei?¡± a faint and almost imperceptible voice came from the tree.. Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Sacred Ground chapter 374: sacred ground translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation upon hearing the sound from the tree, a smile of joy appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. after months of watering the summoning elixir, to be honest, chen fei¡¯s hopes had dwindled as time went on. he hadn¡¯t truly given up in the end, only because he didn¡¯t want baka¡¯s spiritual wisdom to simply dissipate. and today, within the tree fragment, baka¡¯s spiritual wisdom finally reawakened. a quarter of an hour later, the original tree fragment had transformed into the appearance of a small tree spirit. however, compared to baka¡¯s original form, it was undoubtedly much smaller and its aura much weaker. the first time chen fei encountered baka, it was already a peak-level first-stage creature, just a step away from entering the ranks of second-stage creatures. but now, baka¡¯s strength had already fallen to the early first stage, making it one of the weakest creatures. it was estimated that any random cultivator in the body refining realm could easily defeat baka. fortunately, although baka¡¯s origin had been damaged, its foundation was still there. it was estimated that with some time, it could recover to the peak of the first stage. as for the early second stage, that would be more challenging. when the mystic realm ascended to the second stage, all the creatures inside gained tremendous benefits, and baka took the opportunity to break through to the level of a second-stage creature. however, due to greed, it climbed halfway up a half bottle mountain and ended up being pursued by other creatures from the half bottle mountain. in a panic, it fell into the bizarre city. the bizarre city was a place where there was no way to cope, and a single day there could lead to your death. many of the more than twenty cultivators who entered the bizarre city initially didn¡¯t even make it past the first day. baka, relying on its inherent characteristics as a creature, resisted for several days. however, merely withstanding the pressure was not a solution to the fundamental problem. eventually, its spiritual wisdom had to hide within its core, taking on the appearance chen fei had seen when they first met. if chen fei had arrived even a little later, even this trace of spiritual wisdom would have been eroded away through sheer force. at that point, baka would have truly become a tree in the bizarre city, a withered one at that. ¡°good friend, i never expected to meet you again,¡± baka said, with the look of someone who had been through a life-changing experience. when baka initially revived from the core of the tree, it was actually bewildered upon seeing chen fei. baka didn¡¯t even know where it was at the moment and subconsciously believed it was still within the bizarre city. if it were in the bizarre city, baka would have thought it was a lost cause, and chen fei wouldn¡¯t have fared much better. however, it later discovered that it had already been taken away from the bizarre city by chen fei and was now within chen fei¡¯s sect. just thinking about the experiences in the bizarre city sent shivers down baka¡¯s spine. there was simply no chance for retaliation there; everything was meticulously planned, and there was no outsmarting the bizarre elements within the city. ¡°what can help you recover?¡± chen fei asked baka with a smile. ¡°this place is fine, but it¡¯s a bit lacking in spiritual energy,¡± baka replied. baka glanced around the surroundings and walked up to a potted plant. after checking with chen fei and receiving no objections, baka pulled the plant out of the pot and jumped in, planting itself in the empty pot. in the mystic realm, baka had originally transformed from a medicinal herb through a fortunate encounter. now, with severe injuries, it could use this method to recover. ¡°spiritual energy?¡± chen fei pondered for a moment. the courtyard had a formation, which could both conceal movements and gather some spiritual energy, but its effectiveness was limited. compared to the concentration of spiritual energy inside the second-tier mystic realm, both chen fei¡¯s courtyard and the sect¡¯s main peak were certainly incomparable. now, the second-tier mystic realm was occupied by the yu family, and outsiders had no way to enter. with a dominant force like the yu family occupying a second-tier mystic realm, no one dared to object. although the mystic realm was originally co-owned by several members of the primordial sword sect, no one dared to oppose the yu family¡¯s claim. therefore, in the short term, neither baka nor chen fei would be able to enter that second-tier mystic realm. ¡°you can absorb some elemental stones; it should help you recover faster.¡± chen fei produced a piece of elemental stone in his hand and crushed it into powder, sprinkling it around the soil where baka was planted. the elemental energy in the powdered elemental stone nourished baka, and baka¡¯s two small eyes squinted in satisfaction. ¡°thank you, chen fei. once i¡¯ve recovered, i¡¯ll help you cultivate medicinal herbs.¡± baka looked up at chen fei with a serious expression and said, ¡°those medicinal herbs can be sold for money. when i grow a lot of them, you can also sell a lot.¡± upon hearing baka¡¯s words, chen fei was slightly surprised. he immediately remembered the appearance of the cave in the mystic realm where baka lived, which clearly showed signs of cultivating medicinal herbs, although chen fei wasn¡¯t sure at the time. the key was that those medicinal herbs were extremely old. ¡°did you grow the medicinal herbs you gave me back then?¡± chen fei whispered. when chen fei first met baka, he was surprised to see baka casually take out medicinal herbs that were decades old and consume them. however, at that time, chen fei was more interested in whether baka had collected these medicinal herbs himself. after all, in a first-tier mystic realm, rare spiritual plants were not common, but there were indeed many high-age medicinal herbs. ¡°yeah, 1 grew them all. can they sell for a lot of money?¡± seeing that chen fei was interested, baka quickly nodded. ¡°they can indeed sell for quite a bit of money. however, if you want to cultivate medicinal herbs of that age, there must be certain requirements for the elemental energy in the soil, right?¡± chen fei wasn¡¯t too surprised by the possibility of high-age medicinal herbs. increasing the age of medicinal herbs was indeed impressive, but there were likely some conditions involved. as the saying goes, you can¡¯t make bricks without straw. if some basic conditions were not met, many things could not be accomplished. just like in chen fei¡¯s previous life, it was a world without elemental energy. no matter how perfect your body or skills were developed, in the end, you were just a slightly more capable ordinary person. without the ability to manipulate elements and without longevity. because the basic conditions didn¡¯t allow for it, anything developed on that basis naturally couldn¡¯t become more powerful. ¡°that¡¯s right.¡± baka thought about the surrounding elemental energy and realized that medicinal herbs cultivated under these conditions couldn¡¯t reach the same level as those in the mystic realm. ii it¡¯s not your fault,¡± chen fei said softly when he saw baka looking a bit disheartened. if baka were in the immortal cloud sword sect, where there was not only a first-tier mystic realm but even a second-tier mystic realm, it might still be impossible for him to cultivate spirit plants, but there would certainly be plenty of high-age regular medicinal herbs available. within the immortal cloud sword sect, the value of possessing such high-age medicinal herbs skyrocketed. for cultivators in the body refining realm, using pills crafted from high-age medicinal herbs could help establish a solid foundation, increasing the likelihood of breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. therefore, for powerful sects like the immortal cloud sword sect, baka¡¯s value suddenly became apparent. it was just a pity that the immortal cloud sword sect didn¡¯t have a first-tier mystic realm; otherwise, baka would have found his place there. shang wu city. due to the influence of master xi lian, shang wu city had recently gained widespread fame. people from afar were aware of the presence of a formidable threat in the city. many factions had stationed people here to monitor the city¡¯s movements. if anything unusual occurred, they needed to report it immediately. however, shang wu city had been unusually quiet lately, with no signs of movement or any peculiarities. because the area was sealed off, there was naturally no chance for outsiders to wander in and fall prey to shang wu city. in addition to representatives from various factions, there were also many independent cultivators who had come to shang wu city. they weren¡¯t here to cause trouble or destruction, as such actions would only lead to collective retaliation. independent cultivators typically acted with a clear purpose, often driven by the pursuit of profit, which was the primary motive for most people. zeng zixin manipulated a jade bottle in his hand, allowing strands of chilly energy to flow into it. after an hour, he sensed that the bottle was full, and a smile appeared on his face. zeng zixin had cultivated to the visceral tempering realm. in larger sects, this level of cultivation might be considered ordinary, but among independent cultivators, it was quite remarkable. in some smaller cities, it was even possible to establish one¡¯s own family and live a life of luxury. however, zeng zixin didn¡¯t choose that path. he had his own aspirations within the realm of cultivation. when he heard about the formidable threat that had appeared in shang wu city, he hurriedly made his way there from afar. zeng zixin practiced a unique cultivation technique. while other body refinement realm cultivators focused on tempering their internal organs and purifying their vitality, zeng zixin¡¯s technique allowed him to harness yin energy to assist in his cultivation. the higher the quality of yin energy, the faster zeng zixin could progress in his cultivation. generally, collecting yin energy required either refining eerie objects or venturing into places like the eerie city or eerie realms, where yin energy abounded. however, given zeng zixin¡¯s visceral tempering realm cultivation, he could easily extinguish common eerie entities but found their yin energy insufficient to provide significant assistance in his cultivation. eerie realms or eerie cities typically housed second-tier eerie entities, equivalent to cultivators in the aperture tempering realm. for someone like zeng zixin, entering such places was like being offered a feast. as a result, zeng zixin¡¯s cultivation had always been constrained by these less-than-ideal conditions, making it difficult for him to progress. until this moment, when he heard about the situation in shang wu city, he came running, hoping to give it a try. as he had expected, the formidable eerie being in combined aperture tempering realm was indeed incredibly powerful. even though they were separated by several dozen miles, the yin energy pervading the outskirts had an exceptionally high quality. compared to the yin energy that had to be acquired by venturing deep into eerie realms, this place was like a sacred ground for zeng zixin¡¯s cultivation. at this moment, there were many individuals like zeng zixin scattered around shang wu city. this pervasive yin energy was an invaluable treasure for many cultivators. zeng zixin returned to a camp where many other independent cultivators like him had gathered, all with the same purpose: to gain benefits from this extraordinary place. ¡°old zeng, did you happen to see senior fang today?¡± a person suddenly appeared in front of zeng zixin, looking fatigued with bloodshot eyes. ¡°i saw him a couple of days ago,¡± zeng zixin replied, shaking his head. he furrowed his brow and asked, ¡°are you injured?¡± ¡°no, it¡¯s just that i haven¡¯t been resting well lately.¡± after the person left, zeng zixin stood in place, watching his retreating figure. in a moment of absent-mindedness, he felt as if there was something behind that person.. Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: Two Feet Eight Inches Long chapter 375: two feet eight inches long translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation however, before zeng zixin could take a closer look, the person had already disappeared around the corner. zeng zixin furrowed his brow, and various thoughts crossed his mind. recently, the number of people in the camp had been increasing steadily. where there are people, there are conflicts, interests, and inevitably, the need for trade. the appearance of a small market in the camp had even further fueled the development of the entire area, making it increasingly bustling. if it weren¡¯t for the eerie sensation of the chilling atmosphere just a few dozen miles away, many might have forgotten that there was a person in the vicinity, a person at the aperture tempering realm. wherever he went, no grass grew, and corpses littered the land. many people had probably forgotten that there was an eerie being dozens of miles away. moreover, it was a combined aperture tempering realm eerie being. wherever he passed, not a single blade of grass grew, and corpses littered the ground. as more and more people gathered, zeng zixin noticed that the people he was familiar with were becoming fewer and fewer. most of the people zeng zixin knew were independent cultivators. independent cultivators had high mobility, but in places with opportunities and benefits, they would tend to settle down. there was no reason why the number of people he knew should be decreasing. a few days ago, zeng zixin had heard someone calling out for another person. he recognized the voice as one of the twins, a pair of brothers who were both cultivators. one of them was at the initial stage of the visceral tempering realm. due to their shared cultivation method and a strong bond since childhood, they could even hold their own against a cultivator at the peak of the visceral tempering realm when they joined forces. the two brothers were almost inseparable in their daily lives, but for some unknown reason, one of them had disappeared recently. the calls for the missing person had continued for a considerable amount of time before gradually fading away. it was unclear whether they had found the person or if they had gone further away. at the time, zeng zixin had been busy with his cultivation and hadn¡¯t paid much attention to it. now, thinking about the recent unusual occurrences in the area, he suddenly had a bad feeling. could it be that there were experts from the dark path who had been specifically targeting the independent cultivators here recently? or was there something wrong with shang wu city itself? zeng zixin turned his head to look in the direction of shang wu city. however, he had heard from the strong cultivators at the aperture tempering realm that shang wu city had not moved recently, and even their auras were very stable. in such a situation, shang wu city shouldn¡¯t be in any danger. zeng zixin lowered his head to look at the jade bottle in his hand, filled with the high-quality yin energy. it was something that zeng zixin had rarely been able to obtain over the years. in just a short period of time, zeng zixin could clearly feel his cultivation rapidly increasing. if this situation continued for some time, he could break through to the later stage of the aperture tempering realm in a short period of time, or even reach the peak of the aperture tempering realm. once he left this place, it would be much riskier to obtain this kind of yin energy in the future. alternatively, he could buy this type of yin energy from others, but yin energy of this quality was in high demand everywhere. with the silver coins he had in hand, he could only afford it a few times, and he might end up running out of money. what¡¯s more, the fact that he could obtain it for free now, but would have to spend a high price to purchase it later for no apparent reason, made it hard for zeng zixin to accept. zeng zixin looked up at the people around the camp, there were still so many people here, so what was there to be afraid of? not to mention this camp, even farther away, there were strong cultivators from various major powers at the aperture tempering realm. even if there was really something wrong, they would have discovered it earlier. now that there was no early warning from anyone, it must be that he was overthinking things. zeng zixin found a relatively quiet spot, opened the jade bottle, and drew out the yin energy from it, integrating it into his body to refine the strength within his body. ¡°i¡¯ll stay here for another month, and then leave in a month!¡± feeling his cultivation gradually improving, a smile appeared on zeng zixin¡¯s face, and he made a decision. the icy yin energy surrounded zeng zixin, and under the scorching sun, the shadow behind him suddenly moved slightly but quickly returned to normal. zeng zixin was completely unaware, fully immersed in his cultivation. at the primordial sword sect, chen fei placed the pot containing baka¡¯s cultivation in a secret room and crushed two pieces of elemental stones, scattering them into the soil. after two days of recovery, baka¡¯s aura had increased significantly. at this rate, it wouldn¡¯t take too long for him to fully recover to the peak of the first stage. chen fei informed qu qingsheng before leaving the sect and heading to black city district. black city district was about a thousand miles away from the primordial sword sect. setting out in the early morning, it took several hours of travel, and chen fei finally saw a city ahead. the city¡¯s black walls surrounded it on all sides, and from a distance, the entire city looked like a piece of black fabric. the name black city district was largely derived from this characteristic. as the slaughter spirit technique circulated, like a sharp blade cutting, chen fei¡¯s aura descended to the level of the early aperture tempering realm. one¡¯s appearance could change, the intensity of one¡¯s aura could be concealed, but the nature of the aura could not be altered. in black city district, chen fei might encounter people from the sects around immortal cloud city, so he naturally needed to conceal his aura to some extent. as for lowering his aura to below the aperture tempering realm, that was completely unnecessary. while black city district had its own order, it was ultimately a place driven by self-interest. having a cultivation level of the body refining realm was too weak and would only bring unnecessary trouble here. the early aperture tempering realm was just right, allowing him to attract less attention from prying eyes. chen fei lowered his straw hat a bit, his figure flickered, and he arrived at the city gate of black city district. there were no guards outside the city gate of black city district, and there was no curfew here either. chen fei entered the city along with the crowd, and as soon as he stepped inside, he heard the bustling cries of vendors. stalls and shops were almost everywhere along the entire street, not only on the main street but also in the side alleys and lanes. high-quality medicinal herbs were readily available, various types of elixirs to enhance cultivation could be found, and there were also semi-spiritual weapons that could be used by body refining realm cultivators, though they were in the minority. as for cultivation techniques, there were even more options here. however, how many of them were damaged or incomplete would depend on one¡¯s discerning eye. once sold, there would be no responsibility for any post-sale matters. if you dared to cause trouble, it would come down to a showdown with weapons. even medicinal herbs and elixirs had their fair share of counterfeit products here. having a discerning eye was crucial in this place. of course, if your cultivation level was high enough, most people wouldn¡¯t dare to sell you fakes. chen fei strolled along the street, and the hawking voices lowered significantly as he passed by. his aperture tempering realm cultivation level was evident, and even in black city district, a place teeming with all sorts of people, those in the aperture tempering realm were still considered high-ranking individuals. cultivators of the body refining realm could be offended, and even peak visceral tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t pose much of a problem. but when it came to the aperture tempering realm, it was best not to offend them if you could avoid it. the aperture tempering realm and the body refining realm were simply not in the same league. this was a universal principle that applied anywhere. black city district itself wasn¡¯t very large, with an estimated area comparable to the original pingyin county, if not slightly smaller. however, chen fei sensed the presence of at least thirty aperture tempering realm cultivators here. most of them were in the early aperture tempering realm, but there were also a few in the late aperture tempering realm. it was only in the late aperture tempering realm that one could maintain control over black city district. only when reaching the late aperture tempering realm would other factions show some tolerance for this place, albeit limited. of course, this tolerance had its limits as well. black city district claimed not to care about the origin of goods, but if something truly came from a dominant force, black city district would absolutely not dare to accept it. this was something they knew very well, and that¡¯s why chen fei had immediately extracted the spiritual essence from hong yuanfeng¡¯s sword. because no matter where you were, it was a hot potato. chen fei didn¡¯t need to risk bringing this trouble upon himself just to make a few more elemental stones. chen fei was in the middle section of the main street when he turned into an alley. this was a storefront recommended by chi shuqing. compared to the shops outside on the main street, the transactions here would be more discreet. compared to the outside, this shop might be slightly quieter, but there were still occasional customers coming in and out. when chen fei sensed that there were no other outsiders inside the shop, he entered. the shopkeeper glanced at chen fei and proactively closed the shop door. he had already sensed chen fei¡¯s presence outside, and he also understood chen fei¡¯s intentions. ¡°may i know what the guest needs?¡± the shopkeeper greeted with a smile. ¡°i want to sell a few spiritual weapons,¡± chen fei said and took out a wooden box from behind him, placing it in front of the shopkeeper. for convenience, chen fei had specially asked the treasure depository to make several wooden boxes that could conceal the fluctuations of spiritual weapons. otherwise, taking out several spiritual weapons from the spatial grid would have been somewhat conspicuous. the shopkeeper opened the wooden box, revealing a low-grade spiritual sword inside, which came from the yashan sect and belonged to xu yanxin. the shopkeeper picked up the spiritual sword, examined it carefully, and after a moment, he placed the sword down and looked up at chen fei, saying, ¡°this spiritual sword has extraordinary quality, but it seems to have suffered some damage during a previous battle. therefore, the price may be slightly lower.¡± ¡°how much?¡± chen fei nodded in agreement. this spiritual sword did indeed have some damage, and the damage was inflicted by chen fei himself. his strike had severely wounded xu yanxin, and it was thanks to the good quality of this spiritual sword that it hadn¡¯t degraded into a semi-spiritual weapon on the spot. ¡°thirty-eight elemental stones,¡± the shopkeeper thought for a moment and offered a price. if this spiritual weapon hadn¡¯t been damaged, it could have been priced around fifty elemental stones. ¡°agreed!¡± chen fei smiled and nodded in approval. the price was reasonable. ¡°please wait, sir. let me fetch the elemental stones,¡± the shopkeeper said with an even wider smile and was about to turn to go to the backyard. ¡°wait a moment, 1 have more items to sell,¡± chen fei stopped the shopkeeper and then placed another wooden box in front of him. according to chen fei¡¯s plan, in these small alleyway shops, selling just two or three spiritual weapons per store should easily allow him to sell all the spiritual weapons. not conspicuous, but also fast; after purchasing some spiritual pills here, he can return to the primordial sword sect. the shopkeeper turned back, carefully opened the wooden box, and a much more agile aura was emitted from it. it was indeed a medium-grade spiritual sword. this sword was 2 feet 8 inches long and 3..5 inches wide, and it came from the head of the yashan sect, qi yuanlu! Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: Friendship Born in Humble Beginnings chapter 376: friendship born in humble beginnings translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the shopkeeper looked at chen fei in amazement. it wasn¡¯t uncommon for cultivators at the aperture tempering realm to come to black city district to sell spiritual weapons. although they weren¡¯t very common, they were encountered from time to time. however, it was quite rare for someone to come and sell a medium-grade spiritual weapon. this shop had been operating in black city district for over ten years, and they had handled fewer than a couple of medium-grade spiritual weapons during that time. most of those who possessed medium-grade spiritual weapons were experts at the mid aperture tempering realm. among the independent cultivators, those who could cultivate to the aperture tempering realm were mostly at the early aperture tempering realm. even in sects, the number of cultivators at the mid aperture tempering realm was not very high. only dominant forces had a substantial number of mid aperture tempering realm cultivators. people who were willing to come to black city district to sell things often had some problems or complications. in other words, possessing a medium-grade spiritual weapon might indicate the presence of a mid aperture tempering realm expert. ¡°this sword has a pure texture, a strong spiritual essence, and minimal wear and tear. 1 would price it at two hundred and eighty-seven elemental stones. is that acceptable?¡± the shopkeeper¡¯s smile grew wider, not only because the deal was profitable, but also because of chen fei¡¯s strength. whether it was chen fei himself or the forces behind him, being able to kill a mid aperture tempering realm expert was worthy of respect. ¡°that¡¯s acceptable.¡± chen fei¡¯s smile also grew, satisfied with the elemental stones he received. fifteen minutes later, chen fei left the shop. he had sold two low-grade spiritual weapons and one medium-grade spiritual sword in total, earning three hundred and sixty-seven elemental stones. in the shop, chen fei used a portion of the elemental stones to purchase some spiritual elixirs. compared to the bulkiness of elemental stones, pills were undoubtedly much smaller in size, which made it easier for chen fei to store them in his spatial grid- as for chen fei¡¯s purchase of pills, the shopkeeper naturally didn¡¯t refuse and brought out the best spirit pills available in the shop. engaging in deceitful practices was not something the shopkeeper dared to do when dealing with someone like chen fei. in usual dealings with other customers, the shopkeeper had certainly engaged in various deceptive practices, and much of the shop¡¯s profits came from such activities. however, when it came to deception, the target mattered. for someone like chen fei, who was clearly not to be trifled with, the shopkeeper wouldn¡¯t dare to deceive him, and the quality of all the pills provided was top-notch. while they might not compare to the ones chen fei personally refined, they were considered normal spirit pills. these were also the highest-quality spirit pills that most shops could offer. chen fei inquired about the sale of spirit plants but found that, just like in immortal cloud city, the prices of spirit plants were not low. the profit margin was very thin when purchasing them for refining. all the shops had the same attitude when it came to selling spirit plants. those who had access to spirit plants kept them for their own alchemists to refine. standing in the alley, chen fei glanced around and entered another alley. after walking just a few steps, he spotted another shop and sensed that there were no other people inside. chen fei casually walked in. meanwhile, in a mansion in the southeast of black city district, dai fangxuan¡¯s gaze was fixed firmly on the formation in front of him. black city district had been in operation for so many years, and while it couldn¡¯t be said to be impregnable, various precautionary measures that could be thought of and implemented were applied in the district. for instance, the formation before him could directly collect the auras of various aperture tempering realm cultivators within the entire black city district. there were too many body refining realm cultivators, so this formation directly ignored them. for black city district, no matter how many body refining realm cultivators there were, they couldn¡¯t stir up any waves. only aperture tempering realm cultivators had the potential to cause an impact on black city district, especially those in the late aperture tempering realm, who could pose a direct threat to the district. if it were peak aperture tempering realm experts, the masters of black city district might even consider whether to evacuate. after all, peak aperture tempering realm cultivators were significantly stronger than those in the late aperture tempering realm. therefore, this formation that could collect auras could, to some extent, anticipate potential dangers. moreover, because the function of this formation was only to collect the auras emitted by aperture tempering realm cultivators, it did not provide direct surveillance. hence, aperture tempering realm cultivators who were active within black city district were not sensitive to the presence of this array formation. if an aperture tempering realm cultivator entered a shop with its own individual array formation, black city district¡¯s formation could only track them within that particular shop. its functionality wasn¡¯t incredibly powerful, but it provided enough information. therefore, there had to be an aperture tempering realm cultivator stationed here every day to check the situation on the array formation. for the past few months, dai fangxuan had held this position. and today, after dai fangxuan sensed the aura on the array formation, his entire being became exhilarated. it was because dai fangxuan had a deep impression of this aura, an impression so deep that even now, he couldn¡¯t forget it. anyone whose left arm had been severed by a sword strike, who had to burn their blood essence to escape, and who, during their escape, had been pierced through the chest by a sword strike ¨C all these injuries, individually, were severe. when combined, they amounted to a near-death outcome. dai fangxuan had come perilously close to death. how could he forget chen fei and the injuries he had inflicted? ¡°it¡¯s been almost three years!¡± dai fangxuan squinted at the aura on the array formation that belonged to chen fei. his right hand instinctively touched his empty left shoulder, and his eyes were filled with malice. in his mind, dai fangxuan couldn¡¯t help but recall the events from three years ago when rain pavilion had issued a routine mission to eliminate the direct descendant of the ruan family. at the time, he had thought it was just a routine mission, even with the addition of chen fei, dai fangxuan hadn¡¯t taken it seriously. back then, chen fei had been gaining notoriety around immortal cloud city, but no matter how much fame he had, he was still just in the visceral tempering realm. dai fangxuan had taken on that assignment initially because someone within rain pavilion had specifically hung a mission to kill chen fei. two birds with one stone¡ªa single action could complete two missions. even though he had suspected that chen fei might break through to the aperture tempering realm, he would at most be a martial artist who had just entered the aperture tempering realm. how could he be compared to him? back then, dai fangxuan had appeared before chen fei with such thoughts and had ended up severely wounded and fleeing for his life. even though he had ultimately escaped, dai fangxuan had been seriously injured, and he had come close to death. thankfully, he had managed to survive, but his path of martial cultivation had been severed. his natural talent had been mediocre to begin with, and burning his blood essence had essentially extinguished his future prospects. joining rain pavilion had been a choice to enhance his cultivation, but it had ended in disaster. how could dai fangxuan be content with this outcome? however, no matter how discontented he was, there was nothing he could do. chen fei¡¯s strength was clearly far superior to his own, and dai fangxuan had no possibility of seeking revenge. as for directly issuing a mission within rain pavilion to have someone else kill chen fei, the cost for such a task was prohibitively high. according to rain pavilion¡¯s assessment, the likelihood of an ordinary aperture tempering realm early-stage independent cultivator successfully killing chen fei was extremely slim. it was estimated that it would take two or three individuals ganging up to have any chance. although dai fangxuan had some wealth, entrusting such a task would have emptied his pockets. besides, chen fei had been in a state of intensive cultivation since returning to the primordial sword sect. he rarely left the vicinity of immortal cloud city, providing no suitable opportunity to intercept chen fei. filled with hatred, dai fangxuan had to bury this grudge deep in his heart. however, from time to time, he intentionally or unintentionally gathered information about chen fei¡¯s recent activities from rain pavilion¡¯s reports. defeating shen tucang, the rising star of the immortal cloud sword sect, had showcased his extraordinary talent. during the joint expedition of the four sects into the mystic realm, other sects had suffered heavy losses, while chen fei had returned safely. despite being injured, he hadn¡¯t perished within the mystic realm. whenever he came across news about chen fei, dai fangxuan¡¯s heart felt as if it were being gnawed by insects. he wanted chen fei to die, and the more gruesome the death, the better. unfortunately, dai fangxuan was powerless, forced to watch as chen fei continued to grow stronger. with the shadow of rain pavilion looming over black city district, dai fangxuan, who had no chance of advancing any further, had chosen to engage in the leisurely work of monitoring the array formations. today, when chen fei appeared in black city district, he was immediately spotted by dai fangxuan. there was no other reason than the fact that dai fangxuan¡¯s memory of chen fei¡¯s aura was etched too deeply. over the past three years, he had gritted his teeth countless times while facing this aura. how could he not be familiar with it? ¡°since you¡¯re here, don¡¯t think about leaving!¡± dai fangxuan looked at chen fei¡¯s aura on the array formation, his low voice echoing in the room. he slapped the table, and immediately, a subordinate entered the room with respect. dai fangxuan ordered him to temporarily oversee the array formation, while he himself disappeared within the room. after a moment, dai fangxuan arrived at another building in the courtyard. ¡°i would like to request an audience with elder miao,¡± dai fangxuan said respectfully. ¡°elder dai, considering our relationship, there¡¯s no need for such formality,¡± elder miao said as he opened the door and invited dai fangxuan inside. ¡°dai has a favor to ask, and 1 hope brother miao can assist me,¡± dai fangxuan said with a solemn tone. ¡°what is it?¡± elder miao asked, surprised by dai fangxuan¡¯s expression. ¡°help me kill someone!¡± dai fangxuan gritted his teeth, and his eyes couldn¡¯t hide the deep-seated hatred. ¡°who?¡± elder miao inquired. ¡°the primordial sword sect, chen fei!¡± dai fangxuan said each word slowly, his tone filled with resentment as he mentioned chen fei¡¯s name. elder miao¡¯s brows furrowed, and his gaze involuntarily shifted to dai fangxuan¡¯s left arm. three years ago, dai fangxuan had been severely injured and nearly killed by chen fei. elder miao was aware of this incident and had even provided some healing medicine to help dai fangxuan gradually recover. most people would find it difficult to let go of such an experience, but what puzzled elder miao was that dai fangxuan hadn¡¯t mentioned it for three years. why was he suddenly bringing it up today? suddenly, a realization dawned on elder miao. ¡°has he come to black city district?¡± elder miao asked. ¡°yes, he¡¯s here, just a moment ago,¡± dai fangxuan said, and a slight smile appeared on his face when he saw that elder miao didn¡¯t outright refuse. if anyone here could help him, it would be elder miao. the two of them had formed a bond when they were relatively insignificant. at that time, elder miao¡¯s cultivation level was much higher than dai fangxuan¡¯s. later, elder miao advanced rapidly and had now reached the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. among independent cultivators, he was definitely considered a master. in most sects, he could be a pivotal figure. ¡°but are there any other cultivators at the aperture tempering realm with him?¡± elder miao asked. elder miao looked at dai fangxuan and understood that if this grudge wasn¡¯t settled now, dai fangxuan would carry it for a lifetime. this opportunity, with chen fei¡¯s presence in black city district, was indeed a golden one.. Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Ambush and Kill chapter 377: ambush and kill translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation normally, chen fei stayed at the primordial sword sect or around immortal cloud city. even if rain pavilion was arrogant, they wouldn¡¯t go so far as to kill chen fei, as that could easily drag them into trouble. rain pavilion was not like the divine flame sect, so they didn¡¯t have a top-notch expert from the combined aperture tempering realm. when they encountered someone with a slightly stronger backing, they didn¡¯t dare to act recklessly. ¡°no, he came alone,¡± replied dai fangxuan to miao qisheng¡¯s detailed inquiry, a smile playing on his face. he continued, ¡°i¡¯ll keep monitoring his movements until we¡¯re sure he¡¯s truly alone.¡± ¡°observing for a few more hours should be enough.¡± miao qisheng contemplated for a moment and said with a solemn tone, ¡°even if he¡¯s alone, we can¡¯t kill him within black city district. we have to wait until he leaves black city district, then we can strike outside the city.¡± if chen fei were from the immortal cloud sword sect, miao qisheng wouldn¡¯t even ask an extra question because it was out of the question to touch them; that would be asking for trouble. although the primordial sword sect was also formidable and had high-level experts, it was fundamentally different from the immortal cloud sword sect. moreover, this was black city district, a place of chaos where almost daily vendettas played out. anyone coming to black city district had to be psychologically prepared for this. furthermore, if someone met their end outside black city district, there was no way to pin it on black city district; there was no concept of shelter in black city district. according to the information rain pavilion received, the primordial sword sect didn¡¯t possess the ability to track down killers like the immortal cloud sword sect with their blood mark. in other words, as long as the follow-up handling was done well, trying to find the murderer on the part of the primordial sword sect would be a baseless accusation. ¡°i understand!¡± dai fangxuan¡¯s eyes were filled with the joy of impending vengeance. he believed there was absolutely no chance of failure in a middle-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator killing someone who had only recently broken through to the aperture tempering realm thinking that chen fei would soon meet his end, dai fangxuan felt that the darkness in his heart had dissipated considerably. even though his own path of cultivation had come to an end with no chance of advancement, at least he was still alive. as for chen fei, despite his outstanding talent, a dead genius was just a dead person. one living, one dead ¨C the difference was clear! ii by the way, chen fei should have a profound body tempering technique, exceptionally extraordinary, and there¡¯s no such technique in the primordial sword sect!¡± dai fangxuan suddenly said. that night, although chen fei had displayed a certain level of proficiency in his technique, stronger than a typical newcomer to the aperture tempering realm, it was still limited. what had truly forced dai fangxuan to retreat was chen fei¡¯s unreasonable raw physical power. miao qisheng¡¯s expression showed a hint of interest. helping dai fangxuan with the killing was based on their past connection. if they could obtain another technique in addition to that, it would make the deal even more delightful. being able to almost slaughter an experienced aperture tempering realm cultivator like dai fangxuan, who hadn¡¯t even had much opportunity to retaliate, despite just having recently broken through to the same realm, indicated that this technique was undoubtedly extraordinary. ¡°keep an eye on things for now, and if there¡¯s any new information, inform me,¡± miao qisheng said with a smile. ¡°alright!¡± dai fangxuan nodded, a hint of a smile on his face. he gestured with his hand towards miao qisheng, then disappeared back into the room where the array was located. ¡°elder dai!¡± seeing dai fangxuan¡¯s return, his subordinate, who had been diligently monitoring the array, quickly greeted him. ¡°any unusual activity?¡± dai fangxuan asked with a cheerful mood. ¡°not for now,¡± the subordinate replied with some confusion, glancing at dai fangxuan. ever since dai fangxuan was injured, it had been rare to see a smile on his face. ¡°very well, you may go,¡± dai fangxuan waved his hand and walked up to the array, taking a seat. as he looked at the array where the light point representing chen fei¡¯s aura was faintly flickering, a hint of killing intent appeared in dai fangxuan¡¯s eyes. ¡°i¡¯ll let you live a little longer!¡± dai fangxuan thought coldly. in black city district, chen fei walked out of the store, and the wooden box on his back contained three fewer spiritual weapons. the selling price was similar to before. chen fei, as usual, used elemental stones to purchase some spiritual elixirs. without a break, chen fei walked through a few alleys and changed to another store, selling off all the remaining unused spiritual weapons directly. with this, chen fei had achieved his initial goal in coming to black city district. however, chen fei was in no hurry to leave. since he had come to black city district, he wanted to see if there were any peculiar items or rare finds worth purchasing. however, before proceeding, chen fei needed to store the elemental stones and pills from his bundle into the spatial grid. on the main street, chen fei found an inn to stay in. in essence, black city district wasn¡¯t much different from typical cities. it offered all the expected services, and even some that weren¡¯t found in many other cities could be found here. the cost of accommodation in the inn was not cheap, but the facilities provided were satisfactory. each room had a small array formation, which, when activated, ensured privacy and prevented prying eyes. since entering black city district, chen fei had sensed an elusive sense of surveillance. clearly, the entire black city district was under the influence of a massive array formation. this array wasn¡¯t specifically targeting chen fei, but it was evident that chen fei¡¯s cultivation level in the aperture tempering realm was being monitored. only when entering certain shops and the current inn did that surveillance feeling disappear. chen fei opened his bundle, revealing several hundred elemental stones and dozens of bottles of spiritual elixirs. if it weren¡¯t for the purchase of elixirs, chen fei¡¯s current number of elemental stones would probably exceed a thousand. the value of spiritual weapons was substantial. low-grade spiritual weapons were affordable, mostly worth a few dozen elemental stones. when it came to mid-grade spiritual weapons, their value multiplied several times, with prices typically hovering around three hundred elemental stones, depending on their spiritual potency. however, if the spiritual potency was significantly stronger, like the qianyuan sword in chen fei¡¯s hand, it could probably be sold for seven to eight hundred elemental stones. as for high-grade spiritual weapons, their value was even more enormous. but considering the size of black city district, over the years, there had been no reports of anyone coming here to sell high-grade spiritual weapons. those who can possess high-quality spirit weapons are almost always strong individuals in the late-stage aperture tempering realm. even a wealthy and influential sect like the immortal cloud sword sect originally only managed to bring a high-quality spirit sword into a mystic realm during their entry. under normal circumstances, even sects like the immortal cloud sword sect would only have high-quality spirit weapons in the hands of cultivators in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. therefore, in order to sell a high-quality spirit weapon, you would need to at least kill a strong cultivator in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. this is an extremely difficult task, and even if you manage to succeed, they are likely to keep the high-quality spirit weapon rather than selling it. chen fei placed the majority of his elemental stones and elixirs into his spatial grid, leaving only a small portion in his bag. elixirs were for cultivation, while elemental stones could be conveniently used when he encountered something he wanted to purchase. he swallowed a spirit pill and began cultivating in a cross-legged position. in less than an hour, he completely absorbed the medicinal power within the pill. chen fei didn¡¯t take a break; he didn¡¯t even open his eyes as he began to snore loudly. the deafening sound reverberated within the room, but there was a protective formation in place that contained the noise. otherwise, chen fei¡¯s loud snores could probably be heard throughout half of the black city district. snoring, the starry night sword, the primordial sword, and the primordial sword scripture¡ªfour sets of techniques were practiced in rotation. the room wasn¡¯t very spacious and had many furnishings, but it didn¡¯t hinder chen fei¡¯s practice of sword techniques. when he was cultivating in the aperture tempering realm, he could already control his sword techniques effortlessly. now that he had reached the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm and had a powerful spiritual mind, it was impossible for the sword blade to harm anything in this small space. even in such a confined area, chen fei could practice his sword techniques without any hindrance. chen fei focused on his cultivation, while on the other side, dai fangxuan once again went to find miao qisheng. ¡°chen fei checked into the inn, and several hours passed without the appearance of a second aperture tempering realm aura near the inn,¡± dai fangxuan said to miao qisheng in a hushed tone, his eyes filled with excitement. after several hours without the approach of any aperture tempering realm cultivators, it became even more certain that chen fei had come alone. if there were other aperture tempering realm cultivators accompanying chen fei, the risk of killing him would multiply. even if it were just an early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, the risk remained the same. this was because it would introduce many uncontrollable variables, while a solitary individual minimized such uncertainties. ¡°you keep watch, and when he¡¯s about to leave the city, inform me,¡± miao qisheng nodded. it was precisely because chen fei was a disciple of a sect with the primordial sword sect as its backing that they had to be cautious. if it were any other independent aperture tempering realm cultivator in the early stages, there would be no need for such caution; killing them would be straightforward. ¡°very well!¡± dai fangxuan nodded and took out a piece of jade from his sleeve, handing it to miao qisheng, saying, ¡°i came across this spiritual material some time ago. it¡¯s of little use to me now.¡± ¡°there¡¯s no need for this between us!¡± miao qisheng seemed somewhat displeased, furrowing his brow. ¡°it¡¯s just a piece of spiritual material. consider it my goodwill gesture. killing chen fei will require some effort, and i can¡¯t let you make the trip for nothing,¡± dai fangxuan left the stone on the table and walked out of the room. miao qisheng watched dai fangxuan¡¯s retreating figure, a faint smile playing on his lips. inside the inn, chen fei spent the night in cultivation, while the black city district remained bustling throughout the night. in the early morning, chen fei began wandering through the entire black city district. whether it was the stalls along the road or the shops on the side, chen fei went by each one. the things within the black city district were quite diverse, and indeed, some of them expanded chen fei¡¯s horizons. however, in terms of how much help they could provide to chen fei, it was very limited. at chen fei¡¯s current level, there were only a few things that could truly be of assistance. as for scavenging, the people here were sharper than monkeys, making it impossible to scavenge anything worthwhile. regarding cultivation techniques, after looking at some, chen fei had no interest at all. having witnessed the techniques of the primordial sword sect and the demonic blood origin technique, ordinary techniques no longer caught chen fei¡¯s attention. moreover, most of the techniques here were difficult to fathom and appeared to be haphazardly put together. those that weren¡¯t haphazardly constructed lacked sophistication and were priced exorbitantly. after strolling around for a while, chen fei¡¯s initial interest gradually waned, and eventually, he lost all enthusiasm. after some thought, chen fei decided to leave the black city district. wandering aimlessly here was less interesting than going back and chatting with chi shuqing, which promised to be more entertaining. just past noon, chen fei walked out of the city gates of the black city district. in the distance, dai fangxuan and miao qisheng had been waiting for quite some time.. Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Roar chapter 378: roar translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation dai fangxuan¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement. he had expected to wait for a few more days, considering that chen fei had only arrived in the black city district yesterday. most people who came to the black city district would stay for at least a few days. they had already endured and waited for nearly three years. waiting for a few more days was not a problem for dai fangxuan, but being able to kill chen fei shortly was even more wonderful. it would be best if chen fei were severely injured and on the brink of death. then dai fangxuan would have enough time to manipulate chen fei. allowing chen fei to die so easily would not alleviate the three years of suffering. however, dai fangxuan did not make this request to miao qisheng. after all, he was seeking help from miao qisheng, which was already a significant favor. talking too much would not be appropriate. nevertheless, dai fangxuan had mentioned earlier that chen fei had a strong physique and possessed a profound technique. this was not only to attract miao qisheng to take action but also to intentionally spare chen fei¡¯s life. after all, if chen fei didn¡¯t have any cultivation techniques on him, they would have to interrogate him and extract the techniques. once the techniques were obtained, miao qisheng probably wouldn¡¯t care whether chen fei lived or died. at that point, chen fei¡¯s life or death would be entirely in dai fangxuan¡¯s hands. thinking about this, a mixture of excitement and coldness filled dai fangxuan¡¯s eyes. various forms of torture had already passed through dai fangxuan¡¯s mind. in contrast to dai fangxuan¡¯s excitement, miao qisheng appeared quite calm. for miao qisheng, it was simply a matter of leaving the city and killing an aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivator. as an elder of the rain pavilion, miao qisheng occasionally had tasks, and the vast majority of them involved eliminating early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators. while most were independent cultivators, there were also some from sects among them. even in the past few years, miao qisheng once killed an aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivator. fighting against cultivators of the same level inevitably led to some injuries, but in that battle, miao qisheng emerged unscathed, easily defeating the aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivator. this performance astonished the entire rain pavilion at the time and firmly established miao qisheng¡¯s reputation. compared to other aperture tempering realm cultivators, chen fei might have the background of the primordial sword sect, which was relatively powerful. after all, with two aperture tempering realm late-stage experts in the sect, it had considerable strength. however, setting aside the primordial sword sect¡¯s background, chen fei was just an aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivator who had only broken through three years ago. while his talent was high, it couldn¡¯t hide the fact that he had limited experience due to his short cultivation time. the area around the black city district was a lawless zone where many people had died. adding one more person like chen fei wouldn¡¯t cause any ripples. ¡°his agility is impressive; he must have noticed us. quite vigilant,¡± miao qisheng sensed chen fei¡¯s presence and chuckled softly. ¡°then let¡¯s catch up quickly and not let him escape!¡± dai fangxuan said with some nervousness. at this point, if chen fei managed to escape, who knew when they would have another opportunity like this? dai fangxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious. ¡°don¡¯t worry, he won¡¯t get away!¡± miao qisheng grabbed dai fangxuan¡¯s shoulder, and with a flicker, his figure turned into a blur and disappeared from the spot. as an assassin organization, the rain pavilion had its unique traditions, with agility being one of the aspects they highly valued. being an elder of the rain pavilion, miao qisheng naturally excelled in agility. it could even be said that miao qisheng¡¯s agility surpassed that of the majority of aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivators. therefore, miao qisheng never worried that chen fei could escape. as prey, no one could escape miao qisheng¡¯s grasp. in less than fifteen minutes, spanning dozens of miles, dai fangxuan finally spotted chen fei¡¯s figure ahead. miao qisheng suddenly accelerated, covering the remaining few hundred steps and blocking chen fei¡¯s path. dai fangxuan had expected to see a fearful expression on chen fei¡¯s face. after all, being chased by two aperture tempering realm cultivators, one of whom clearly had the aura of the mid-stage, would terrify most aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivators. but dai fangxuan found that chen fei¡¯s expression was extraordinarily calm, and there was no sign of panic in his eyes. miao qisheng, too, looked at chen fei with some surprise. after killing so many people, chen fei appeared to be the calmest one. was it because of his connection to the primordial sword sect? ii so, it¡¯s you,¡± chen fei said as he looked at dai fangxuan, his expression somewhat enlightened. as soon as he left the black city district, chen fei felt that someone had locked onto him, and later, he sensed two auras chasing him. one was entirely unfamiliar, while the other seemed somewhat familiar, but he couldn¡¯t recall who it was. now, seeing dai fangxuan¡¯s appearance, chen fei finally remembered. when it came to defeated opponents, chen fei usually didn¡¯t bother to expend energy remembering their auras. ¡°you don¡¯t seem to be afraid at all. is someone here to assist you?¡± miao qisheng glanced around. this place was desolate and hardly frequented by anyone. miao qisheng hadn¡¯t sensed the presence of any other aperture tempering realm cultivators, but seeing chen fei¡¯s demeanor made him suspicious and slightly more cautious. ii no need to look around; there¡¯s no one else here,¡± chen fei said with a smile. ¡°putting on an act, elder miao, please take him down!¡± dai fangxuan, watching chen fei¡¯s expression, felt a surge of anger. they clearly had the absolute advantage, yet chen fei¡¯s behavior made dai fangxuan wish he could tear chen fei apart. miao qisheng remained silent. suddenly, a hint of sword intent flashed in his gaze as he directed it straight at chen fei¡¯s spiritual consciousness. ii hu! ii chen fei¡¯s hair floated backward without any wind, drifting upwards. chen fei looked at miao qisheng with some surprise. this sword intent was extremely sharp. for other aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivators, if this sword intent were to strike their spiritual consciousness, it would undoubtedly cause severe damage and a significant loss of strength. even aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivators would have their spiritual consciousness affected. judging by this sword intent, miao qisheng¡¯s spiritual consciousness was quite powerful, approaching the peak of the aperture tempering realm mid-stage. but for chen fei, this sword intent was far from being able to harm him. chen fei¡¯s total spiritual consciousness power, in the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, wasn¡¯t exceptionally high. currently, he controlled sixty acupoints, which was even weaker than miao qisheng by quite a bit. however, within chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the thousand thread technique and the suppressing dragon elephant technique continued to operate. even if this sword intent could tear through the thousand thread technique, it was absolutely impossible to breach the defense of the suppressing dragon elephant technique. ¡°hmm?¡± chen fei remained unscathed, causing miao qisheng¡¯s eyes to narrow, and a sense of foreboding arose within him. this sword intent attack had always been one of miao qisheng¡¯s key tactics for victory, and his advantage in this aspect was very clear compared to other aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivators. back when he could kill another aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivator without a scratch, miao qisheng had relied on this. in his daily encounters with aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivators that needed to be eliminated, miao qisheng would always start by cutting off their sword intent, then proceed with the attack, effortlessly and at ease. over the years, miao qisheng had never failed. although some aperture tempering realm cultivators had exceptional spiritual consciousness cultivation and could resist for a brief moment, none had ever been as calm as chen fei. when that sword intent struck chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, it was like a river merging into the sea, and miao qisheng immediately lost his connection. ¡°your sword intent is quite impressive, but i also have a move. please appreciate it!¡± chen fei smiled slightly. the godslayer sword trembled intensely, and in the next moment, a sense of slaughter enveloped both miao qisheng and dai fangxuan. dai fangxuan suddenly felt his sea of consciousness go blank, losing his perception of the surroundings. in the next moment, an intense pain swept through his entire head, as if someone had split it directly in half. dai fangxuan instinctively clutched his head, and after a momentary pause, he realized where he was now. he quickly opened his eyes and found that he had somehow slumped to the ground. in dai fangxuan¡¯s mind, the overwhelmingly powerful miao qisheng was now raising his sword to block chen fei¡¯s attack. dai fangxuan stared at chen fei, and in a daze, he felt like he was witnessing a colossal giant, roaring to the heavens, an unparalleled and terrifying aura filling the surroundings. unstoppable. anyone who tries to stop it will perish! this made dai fangxuan suddenly recall that night three years ago. it was the same sense of being unable to resist, but this time, it wasn¡¯t him facing it; it was miao qisheng. yet, the result seemed to have remained unchanged. miao qisheng couldn¡¯t block this strike either. it had only been three years, so how could chen fei have such astonishing changes in strength? just like three years ago, when chen fei had just broken through, why did he possess such exaggerated combat power, reducing him to a wretched state? suddenly, dai fangxuan sensed something amiss. chen fei¡¯s aura wasn¡¯t that of an aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivator; it was that of an aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivator. chen fei had disguised himself! he had suppressed his aura to the level of an aperture tempering realm early-stage cultivator. but neither dai fangxuan nor miao qisheng had ever doubted whether chen fei¡¯s aura was genuine. after all, it had only been three years, and no matter how talented chen fei was, it was impossible for him to reach the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. yet now, this utterly impossible feat was glaringly evident before dai fangxuan¡¯s eyes. ¡°boom!¡± the deafening explosion snapped dai fangxuan back to reality. he watched in horror as miao qisheng, with his own sword, had smashed him, causing him to spew blood from his mouth. dai fangxuan even heard the sound of miao qisheng¡¯s ribs breaking. it wasn¡¯t just the ribs; at this moment, his internal organs must have been ruthlessly crushed by the tremendous force. miao qisheng didn¡¯t turn into a pile of flesh on the spot, thanks to his body that had been tempered countless times as an aperture tempering realm mid-stage cultivator. it had saved his life. but being injured to this extent by a single sword strike, could his mid-stage aperture tempering realm physique save him multiple times? a sense of terror instantly climbed up dai fangxuan¡¯s heart. whether it was the injury to his spirit or the realization of his dire situation, dai fangxuan had become somewhat belated in his awareness. now, at this moment, dai fangxuan finally realized that he was on the brink of death. the fear of death flooded dai fangxuan¡¯s mind, overwhelming even the pain of his spirit being torn apart. dai fangxuan didn¡¯t want to die, just like that one time three years ago when he clung to life and fought to escape. death would mean the end of everything. survival still held countless possibilities. however, now, how could he go on living? Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Not Going To Say? Then Don’t Say It. chapter 379: not going to say? then don¡¯t say it. translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation miao qisheng was nearly obliterated by chen fei¡¯s sword, with the horrifying force ravaging his internal organs, rendering his elemental energy useless. unable to control his body, miao qisheng rolled dozens of steps before gradually coming to a stop, his clothes soaked in blood. he struggled to stand, looked at chen fei with eyes filled with fear and disbelief. the lightning-fast sequence of events, from chen fei¡¯s godslayer sword to the qianyuan sword¡¯s strike, had occurred in the blink of an eye. miao qisheng was still trying to process what had just happened. only the hole in his mental perception and his battered body constantly reminded him of the ordeal he had undergone. it was only at this moment that miao qisheng realized why chen fei had remained so calm when they had blocked him. with such power, he could practically treat other mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators like common chickens and dogs. miao qisheng¡¯s once proud strength now seemed laughable in the face of chen fei¡¯s might. as chen fei approached step by step, miao qisheng wanted to escape, but his body had already been severely wounded by the previous sword strike, and numerous forces were entangled within him. even if he wanted to burn his blood essence to flee, he couldn¡¯t do it. chen fei¡¯s sword had already sealed the fate of life and death for miao qisheng. how did you cultivate your core soul energy?¡± chen fei asked, gazing at miao qisheng. the only thing that had left an impression on chen fei about miao qisheng was his nearly pinnacle-level core soul energy, close to the mid-stage aperture tempering realm. in chen fei¡¯s eyes, this was an extremely rare accomplishment. based on miao qisheng¡¯s core soul energy, as long as his comprehension of the techniques can keep up, breaking through to the late aperture tempering realm would be much simpler than for others. to the victor go the spoils, i am inferior in skill!¡± miao qisheng looked at chen fei, a hint of pride on his face. he said, ¡°but since we¡¯re both going to die, why should i share such a secret with you?¡± fair point! then let¡¯s not talk about it!¡± chen fei nodded, and his qianyuan sword swept across miao qisheng¡¯s neck. miao qisheng stared with widened eyes as he fell to the ground. even in death, miao qisheng¡¯s eyes remained filled with incredulity and reluctance. miao qisheng had thought that chen fei would negotiate with him. after all, miao qisheng¡¯s core soul energy was indeed much stronger than the average aperture tempering realm cultivator. cultivating the spiritual aspect had always been a challenging aspect of aperture tempering, and achieving a balance with one¡¯s cultivation of aperture acupoints was already considered quite rare. individuals like him, with such a significant gap between their core soul energy and aperture cultivation, were not unheard of but undoubtedly a rare minority. there had to be other reasons behind this, and usually, when people encountered a secret that could make them stronger, they naturally had desires of their own. as long as there were desires, they could be used as bargaining chips for negotiation. miao qisheng had hoped to use this bargaining chip to secure his survival. however, miao qisheng had never expected that chen fei would simply ask a question and then kill him without giving him another chance to speak, rendering all of miao qisheng¡¯s schemes completely useless. threads of spiritual essence wafted up from miao qisheng¡¯s body, entering the qianyuan sword. don¡¯t kill me, don¡¯t kill me!¡± dai fangxuan shouted loudly as he saw chen fei turning around. this was the only time that dai fangxuan had been so frightened by chen fei. if chen fei could kill an expert like miao shengmiao, then wouldn¡¯t it be easier to kill someone like dai fangxuan in the early aperture tempering realm? but dai fangxuan didn¡¯t want to die. he wanted to live, in any form possible, as long as he didn¡¯t die. ¡°a reason,¡± chen fei said, looking at dai fangxuan. elemental stones, spiritual pills, and spiritual weapons. i can take you to the black city district, where you¡¯ll find them,¡± dai fangxuan hurriedly replied, glancing at miao qisheng. he continued, ¡°and his room, i can take you there too. whatever secrets he might have could be hidden in his room.¡± chen fei¡¯s mind stirred slightly. after all, why had he come to the black city district? wasn¡¯t it to sell spiritual weapons and exchange them for cultivation resources? while he had made a good haul yesterday, who could resist the temptation of more elemental stones? with late aperture tempering realm cultivators guarding the black city district, chen fei wouldn¡¯t normally have considered plundering the place. after all, there was still a gap in strength. it wasn¡¯t worth taking such risks. but if there was an insider leading him inside, the situation would improve significantly. however, once dai fangxuan returned to the black city district, he would definitely not stay quiet. the only real threat to chen fei in the city was the late aperture tempering realm cultivator. dai fangxuan would undoubtedly go to great lengths to notify that individual. how to guard against this? is the black city district owned by your rain pavilion?¡± chen fei asked. no, the black city district belongs to the district master. rain pavilion is just a partner and shares a portion of the profits,¡± dai fangxuan shook his head, seeing that chen fei was considering his proposal from earlier. he hurriedly continued, ¡°i¡¯ll take you to the rain pavilion¡¯s branch in the black city district. the items there have nothing to do with the district master of the black city district. he won¡¯t care.¡± i¡¯ll take you there, as long as you spare my life. you can cripple my cultivation, that¡¯s all.¡± dai fangxuan¡¯s gaze towards chen fei was filled with pleading. he only wanted to stay alive, nothing more. chen fei contemplated for a moment and nodded. in the worst-case scenario chen fei also had the ability to escape. ) compared to when he was at the yashan sect, chen fei¡¯s cultivation had not only improved, but the key was that his soaring heaven technique had reached a state of perfection. additionally, after absorbing the spiritual essence of the hong yuanfeng¡¯s spirit sword, his shuttle of flying clouds had also been upgraded to the level of a mid-grade spiritual weapon. among the mid-grade spiritual weapons, the spiritual essence of the hong yuanfeng¡¯s spirit sword was undoubtedly the strongest, and its value was the highest, almost reaching the limit of a mid-grade spiritual weapon. as a result, even with some consumption after extracting its spiritual essence it still brought the shuttle of flying clouds to the lower limit of a mid-grade spiritual weapon. ) chen fei picked up the spiritual weapons from miao qisheng, along with some miscellaneous items, and casually turned miao qisheng¡¯s body into ashes. then, he used his elemental energy to grasp dai fangxuan and headed in the direction of the black city district. on the way, chen fei directly sealed dai fangxuan¡¯s cultivation using elemental energy, and at the same time, he slightly healed some of dai fangxuan¡¯s injuries, making him look less miserable. dai fangxuan dared not offer any resistance, as if he was only seeking a chance to stay alive. in less than fifteen minutes, chen fei returned to the black city district with dai fangxuan. dai fangxuan looked at the city gate of the black city district with a somewhat bewildered expression. not long ago, dai fangxuan had left the black city district with a heart full of vengeance. now, he didn¡¯t expect to return in this manner. his companion, miao qisheng, had already died. when they left, he had been arrogant, but now he looked increasingly disheveled. upon entering the black city district, dai fangxuan led chen fei to the mansion in the southeast corner of the black city district. chen fei¡¯s aura had already been lowered to the level of an aperture tempering realm primary stage cultivator. walking behind dai fangxuan at this moment, he appeared inconspicuous, and when dai fangxuan entered the mansion, no one dared to stop him. he easily passed through several checkpoints. in chen fei¡¯s perception, there was still an aura of an early aperture tempering realm cultivator in the mansion at this moment. however, that aura did not come forward when it sensed dai fangxuan. instead, it remained in the same place. ¡°that person and i don¡¯t usually have any conflicts, and we rarely meet,¡± dai fangxuan explained in a low voice. after passing through several corridors, dai fangxuan led chen fei to miao qisheng¡¯s courtyard. there were no guards in miao qisheng¡¯s courtyard, only some maidservants. when these maidservants saw dai fangxuan¡¯s arrival, they naturally didn¡¯t dare to obstruct him. everyone knew that dai fangxuan and miao qisheng were close friends. dai fangxuan often visited miao qisheng¡¯s courtyard, but only when miao qisheng was not present. these maidservants felt that something was amiss, but none of them spoke up. they neither had the ability nor the authority to question dai fangxuan¡¯s purpose for being there. accompanied by dai fangxuan, chen fei entered miao qisheng¡¯s study. chen fei surveyed the entire study, with his core soul energy extending all around meticulously examining every nook and cranny. compared to other aperture tempering realm cultivators, chen fei¡¯s thousand thread technique made his core soul energy extremely refined. in chen fei¡¯s eyes, any trace or clue would be magnified manyfold. after a moment, chen fei moved to a bookshelf, opened a hidden compartment, and discovered several jade scrolls inside. surprisingly, each jade scroll was enveloped in core soul energy. if they were opened incorrectly or forcibly dismantled, the entire jade scroll would shatter, rendering its contents unreadable. setting up such mechanisms on jade scrolls was a rather troublesome task, and the key was to periodically infuse core soul energy into the jade scrolls. otherwise, if the core soul energy on the jade scroll was depleted, it would be destroyed. chen fei collected the jade scrolls and glanced around. in this study, these jade scrolls were the most valuable items. however, for now, while he was still in the black city district, chen fei wasn¡¯t ready to decipher them. as for miao qisheng¡¯s bedroom, which was just a wall away, chen fei had already explored it using his core soul energy. he had also completed a thorough search of the entire courtyard and hadn¡¯t found anything else of significance. let¡¯s go to the secret vault!¡± chen fei said, looking at dai fangxuan. good!¡± dai fangxuan nodded. from start to finish, he stood quietly without any movement. they crossed several more corridors and finally descended into an underground passage. as dai fangxuan led chen fei through the passage, the aura of another aperture tempering realm cultivator within the mansion showed a slight ripple but ultimately didn¡¯t approach. the passage had many checkpoints, but dai fangxuan handled them all effortlessly. as an elder of the rain pavilion, he naturally had the qualifications to be there. in the end, the two stopped in front of a large iron door cast with an array formation. the door was surrounded by a formation, and if anyone tried to forcibly break it, it would likely not only alert the mansion but also the entire black city district. the secret vault has two layers. i can open the first one, but the innermost layer requires that formation disc in your hand,¡± dai fangxuan pointed to the jade stone in chen fei¡¯s hand. this jade stone had been taken from miao qisheng and had been in his possession all along. i¡¯ll open the first layer now. dai fangxuan looked at chen fei and took a step toward the iron door. however, before he could touch the formation, he found himself unable to move. i need to activate this first layer of the formation,¡± dai fangxuan said with a hint of confusion. ¡°and then the district master of the black city district will appear here?¡± chen fei asked calmly. as the words fell, dai fangxuan, with his back to chen fei, couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes slightly.. Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Heart chapter 380: heart-treading technique- part 1 translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°this formation belongs to the rain pavilion and has nothing to do with the district master of the black city district. the district master won¡¯t appear here,¡± dai fangxuan whispered. ¡°if you hadn¡¯t shown any emotions before touching the formation just now, i might have believed you,¡± chen fei replied. chen fei approached the iron door and carefully observed the formation in front of him. the defensive power was not particularly strong. if chen fei wanted to forcibly break through, he could do it within three strikes. however, if chen fei really did that, it was likely that before he could enter, a group of aperture tempering realm cultivators would rush over and surround him, making it difficult to escape and easily trapping him in a deadly situation. ¡°you¡¯ve misunderstood,¡± dai fangxuan tried to explain, his tone sounding very humble, as if he had been wronged. ¡°feigning a desire to survive is a pretense. the real purpose was to lead me here, wasn¡¯t it?¡± chen fei turned to look at dai fangxuan, then glanced at the formation. his expression showed a slight change as he continued, ¡°this formation, apart from attracting the district master of the black city district, should also be able to lead you inside. at that time, you can still stay alive!¡± dai fangxuan looked at chen fei, and his expression gradually shifted from confusion to coldness and resentment. dai fangxuan didn¡¯t bother to keep up the pretense anymore. after chen fei exposed his intentions, it became evident that all his previous actions had been unraveled by chen fei one by one. continuing to feign innocence would be futile. while dai fangxuan did genuinely want to survive, he also wanted to drag chen fei down with him, leaving chen fei with no way out. since a mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator couldn¡¯t defeat chen fei, he decided to call upon the district master of the black city district, who was in the later stage of the aperture tempering realm. this formation indeed belonged to the rain pavilion and had no direct connection with the district master of the black city district. however, the rain pavilion and the district master of the black city district were in an alliance. when the rain pavilion faced danger, the district master of the black city district, within his capabilities, would assist the rain pavilion in overcoming the crisis. when this formation was normally activated, it would naturally reveal the contents of the hidden treasury inside, without raising any suspicion. but if the activation method were changed, it would serve as a means to communicate, and the message would be directly transmitted to the district master of the black city district. at the same time, as chen fei had speculated, this formation would lead dai fangxuan into the treasury, temporarily safeguarding his safety using the treasury¡¯s formation, while waiting for the arrival of the district master of the black city district. this was the survival plan that dai fangxuan had thought of when he was facing death. as dai fangxuan stood in front of the iron door, with his palm just inches away from the formation, he was overwhelmed by the excitement of escaping death and trying to pull chen fei into this situation. however, it was just those few inches that prevented dai fangxuan from touching it, and chen fei directly intervened, blocking everything. at that moment, dai fangxuan¡¯s emotions were indescribable. to keep chen fei off guard, dai fangxuan had been acting very obediently since entering the black city district. there were actually several opportunities during this time when dai fangxuan could have secretly relayed information, but there was always the possibility of chen fei discovering it. even if he hadn¡¯t been discovered by chen fei, the arrival of the district master of the black city district would undoubtedly alert chen fei. in that case, chen fei would have had plenty of time to first kill dai fangxuan and then escape. dai fangxuan wanted to stay alive. even if chen fei died, dai fangxuan couldn¡¯t accept the idea of his own death. what dai fangxuan most hoped for was to witness, under the protection of the formation, the scene where chen fei was intercepted by the district master of the black city district and then brutally killed. therefore, dai fangxuan obediently led chen fei all the way to miao qisheng¡¯s courtyard and to the entrance of the secret treasury. everything went smoothly, and they were only inches away from achieving the ultimate goal. but in the end, it was just that tiny distance that separated them. ¡°without me, you can¡¯t open this formation, and you won¡¯t get anything,¡± dai fangxuan looked at chen fei and sneered. ¡°nothing is absolute! recognize this?¡± chen fei¡¯s arm opened a wound, and blood gushed out, turning into a bloody mist that spread over the nearby formation. the formation showed slight ripples but didn¡¯t reject the power of the blood mist. dai fangxuan stared at the blood mist and the changes in the formation, his eyes gradually widening as he recalled a certain legacy he had read about in ancient texts. the rain pavilion was an assassin organization, but it also took on various other tasks as long as they were commissioned. therefore, their information-gathering was meticulous. among the information collected, there was knowledge of blood origin techniques, and this was due to a technique within the blood origin techniques that temporarily allowed control over formations. as long as it wasn¡¯t an extremely extravagant and top-tier formation, it could generally be managed, with the only variable being the duration. similar techniques existed in a few other cultivation legacies, but most of them were lost over time. blood origin techniques fell under this category of lost techniques. dai fangxuan had never expected to encounter this technique today in this place. and with blood origin techniques, wouldn¡¯t chen fei be able to easily enter the secret treasury? dai fangxuan lifted his head and saw a flash of swordlight blooming before his eyes. the next moment, his consciousness plunged into an infinite darkness. even in death, dai fangxuan had a question he wanted to ask, and he also wanted to hurl insults at chen fei, venting his frustration and anger. however, chen fei hadn¡¯t given him the chance after showing him the blood origin technique. dai fangxuan thus collapsed on the ground with a sense of bitterness and resentment, his breath gone. threads of spiritual essence floated up from dai fangxuan¡¯s body and merged into the qianyuan sword. with a casual motion, chen fei collected the spiritual weapons and elemental stone pills from dai fangxuan, then proceeded to dissolve the formation of the secret treasury.. Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: Heart chapter 381: heart-treading technique- part 2 translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in less than fifteen minutes, the formation in front of the iron gate automatically cracked open a gap, revealing a second layer of formation in front of the solid iron gate. this was a double-layered formation, the very support that dai fangxuan had relied on earlier to turn the tide. unfortunately, chen fei had never trusted dai fangxuan from the beginning, despite his seemingly obedient behavior along the way. chen fei had never let his guard down. the blood touch began to dissolve the second layer of the formation, which wasn¡¯t particularly strong. in just a moment, it granted partial control to the blood touch. chen fei placed both hands on the iron gate and gently pushed it open. the secret treasury wasn¡¯t very large. it contained several shelves where various spiritual materials, elixirs, and hundreds of elemental stones were neatly categorized. chen fei scanned the contents and found that the value of everything wasn¡¯t as significant as he had imagined. it was even less valuable than the resources left by the yashan sect. however, upon further consideration, this was just a branch of the rain pavilion, so they would naturally keep only a portion of their resources here as rewards for various tasks. unlike the yashan sect, which practically carried their entire wealth with them and couldn¡¯t be compared in this regard. chen fei was never one to complain about an unexpected windfall. without further scrutiny, he stuffed all the items he could into his spatial grid. for those items that couldn¡¯t fit, such as larger spiritual plants, chen fei simply swallowed them on the spot. although they wouldn¡¯t have as many medicinal properties as when refined into elixirs, it was still more convenient than carrying them around. because elemental stones took up space, chen fei even transferred a portion of them onto his elemental stone panel. elemental stones charged into the elemental stone panel couldn¡¯t be retrieved once stored. however, simplified cultivation techniques always required the use of elemental stones. charging them into the panel meant they were temporarily not needed, so it couldn¡¯t be considered a waste. after a brief organization, chen fei made sure everything was in order, carefully checking to ensure nothing was overlooked. there was no so-called second floor in this secret treasury. what dai fangxuan mentioned earlier was merely a diversion to shift chen fei¡¯s attention. even dai fangxuan himself had very limited access to the treasury. dai fangxuan came to this secret treasury with a single purpose: to delay chen fei and save himself. unfortunately, he didn¡¯t accomplish either of those two things. chen fei stepped out of the secret treasury, glancing at dai fangxuan¡¯s lifeless body. with a gentle wave of his hand, dai fangxuan turned into ashes. chen fei¡¯s figure flashed, heading towards the corridor. the guards around the corridor glanced at chen fei, who was empty-handed, and didn¡¯t obstruct him, thinking that dai fangxuan had instructed chen fei to come up first. chen fei glanced at the small formation disc above the corridor. its function was simple: to monitor if anything from the secret treasury appeared in the corridor. the secret treasury¡¯s formations had an interesting feature ¨C items stored in the treasury for some time would naturally acquire a certain aura. the formation disc on the corridor could detect this aura. while this aura would dissipate quickly in the outside world, it provided enough time for the formation disc to detect any issues. in terms of security, the rain pavilion had indeed implemented a clever design. it wasn¡¯t that the formations were exceptionally powerful, but rather their flexible approach to security. if chen fei didn¡¯t have the spatial grid, his options at this moment would be limited to breaking out, which would likely cause a significant commotion. given the rain pavilion¡¯s style, a large-scale loss of life might trigger some security mechanisms. each layer of security was intertwined, but in the eyes of true powerhouses, its effectiveness might not be as great. with chen fei¡¯s current state of core soul energy, he could easily detect many hidden traps. in this world, absolute strength ultimately spoke for itself. chen fei withdrew his gaze, calmly walking out of the corridor. inside the mansion, the cultivator in the courtyard nearby had still not noticed anything unusual. holding dai fangxuan¡¯s token in his hand, chen fei left the mansion without encountering any issues. chen fei sensed the location of the district master of the black city district from a distance; his aura was dark and deep, just like the black city district itself. in this place, the district master¡¯s strength would likely be significantly boosted. however, these matters were no longer of concern to chen fei. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he left the city gates of the black city district, then transformed into a shadow, rushing towards the direction of the primordial sword sect with all his might. this trip to the black city district had yielded quite a bit more than chen fei had originally expected. the resources obtained from selling the spirit swords, when exchanged, would be enough for chen fei to cultivate for some time. dai fangxuan¡¯s appearance had further enriched chen fei¡¯s assets. among these gains, the elemental stone and elixirs were certainly valuable, but what caught chen fei¡¯s attention even more were the jade scrolls in miao qisheng¡¯s study. miao qisheng was one of the rare cultivators in the aperture tempering realm who possessed core soul energy exceeding the number of his acupoints. chen fei himself had a surplus of core soul energy relative to his acupoints, but with the multitude of cultivation techniques he practiced, he had several methods to enhance his core soul energy. techniques like the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique was top-tier in that regard. therefore, chen fei understood very well how difficult it was to let the core soul energy surpass the number of acupoints. he had encountered some individuals with core soul energy slightly exceeding their acupoints, but none had a significant surplus. in contrast, miao qisheng¡¯s core soul energy had already reached the pinnacle of the mid aperture tempering realm. considering that miao qisheng¡¯s number of acupoints was likely not much different from chen fei¡¯s, the surplus of core soul energy he possessed was close to twenty. this naturally piqued chen fei¡¯s curiosity, and he wondered how miao qisheng had achieved this. after spending several hours, chen fei rushed back to his sect from the black city district, encountering no incidents along the way. anyone who noticed chen fei¡¯s speed from a distance probably had sinister intentions, so they wisely avoided him. inside the courtyard¡¯s secret chamber, baka remained quiet, nestled in a pot, in good condition. his strength was steadily recovering, and the elemental energy in the soil was abundant. chen fei didn¡¯t disturb baka and instead took out all the jade scrolls from the spatial grid. there were quite a few jade scrolls, some from miao qisheng¡¯s study and many from the rain pavilion¡¯s secret vault. the jade scrolls from miao qisheng still had core soul energy entwined with them, but chen fei didn¡¯t rush to decipher them. instead, he began examining the jade scrolls from the rain pavilion¡¯s secret vault one by one. it took him nearly four hours to finish reading all the secret vault jade scrolls. he casually set them aside, a thoughtful expression on his face. among these jade scrolls, there weren¡¯t many that would be helpful to chen fei, or rather, there were very few. much like the rain pavilion¡¯s unique heart-treading technique, which disrupts the flow of others¡¯ vitality with the sound of footsteps, when practiced to a high level, even a single sound might shatter someone¡¯s heart and lungs, causing their demise. it sounded impressive and highly practical. however, it was mainly designed for targeting body-refining realm cultivators. using it to disrupt those in the aperture tempering realm was not only a far-fetched idea but also yielded minimal results. in essence, the heart-treading technique was merely sound stimulation, and aperture tempering realm cultivators could effortlessly set up a barrier using their elemental energy to block out such sounds. furthermore, their control over their own bodies in the aperture tempering realm was beyond casual manipulation. then there was the core soul mark, used for tracking and hunting others once imprinted. those in the body-refining realm might not be sensitive enough to detect that they¡¯ve been marked by a core soul mark, but those in the aperture tempering realm would certainly notice a foreign mental imprint on their own psyche. there were several other techniques, most of which were designed for body-refining realm practitioners. the only exception was a technique that involved burning one¡¯s blood essence, the blood ignition technique. it was used as a last resort or for escaping dire situations. however, excessive use could leave one severely weakened afterward, though to a lesser degree than rupturing one¡¯s cultivation acupoints. when faced with a life-or-death situation, one wouldn¡¯t have the luxury of worrying about the aftermath. chen fei found this technique intriguing. apart from potentially increasing his own foundation, the crucial aspect was whether suppressing dragon elephant technique¡¯s enhancement of his physique would bring about any unique changes to the blood ignition technique. chen fei decided to give this blood ignition technique a try soon, hoping for some pleasant surprises. he shifted his gaze towards miao qisheng¡¯s jade scrolls, a faint glimmer of hope in his eyes. he hoped that among these jade scrolls, he would find the reason behind miao qisheng¡¯s formidable core soul energy. perhaps, this discovery would free chen fei from the constraints of his own core soul energy, and with those constraints removed, the resources he had acquired this time would be more than enough to propel him to new heights! Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: Multi chapter 382: multi-tasking translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation core soul energy entanglement was like a lock. if you didn¡¯t have the right method, you couldn¡¯t unlock it. resorting to brute force could easily result in the destruction of the jade scroll itself. fortunately, chen fei¡¯s practice of the thousand thread technique involved precise control over core soul energy. it was similar to refining medicine, where the properties of the medicinal herbs in the cauldron were in constant conflict. if core soul energy couldn¡¯t adeptly resolve these conflicts, allowing for a greater release of the properties, the result of the alchemy could end up as an explosion. so, while others might find these core soul energy entangled jade scrolls troublesome, for chen fei, it was only a matter of spending some time. in less than half an hour, as the jade scroll trembled slightly, the core soul energy entanglement on it was unraveled by chen fei. he delved his consciousness into the jade scroll and began perusing the recorded information. 15 minutes later, chen fei withdrew his consciousness and placed the jade scroll aside. this was a cultivation technique practiced by miao qisheng, which was quite good. when cultivated to its peak, it could open up eighty-one cultivation acupoints. in terms of intricacy, it was on par with the zhongyuan sword of the primordial sword sect. however, this was not what chen fei needed at the moment. if he had some spare time later on, he might consider picking it up and see if it could bring him any benefits. for now, chen fei¡¯s primary focus remained on the blade-slaying sword, these four cultivation methods. unless a powerful core soul energy cultivation technique emerged, chen fei wouldn¡¯t consider practicing it alongside his current ones. chen fei took the second jade scroll in hand and began unraveling the core soul energy entanglement on it. this time, it took much less time to unravel compared to the first time, but chen fei withdrew his consciousness from the jade scroll shortly after entering. a diary, miao qisheng¡¯s diary in the form of a jade scroll. this was the first time chen fei had come across someone else¡¯s diary. it should contain records of some important events, but it wasn¡¯t what chen fei needed at the moment, so he decided to skip it for now. unless none of the other jade scrolls contained what chen fei needed, he would revisit this diary jade scroll to find the information he required. chen fei took the third jade scroll in hand, unraveled it, and sent his consciousness inside. his speed in doing so was getting faster and faster. the core soul energy entanglement on the surface of these jade scrolls might sound complex, and for those in the aperture tempering realm without the appropriate skills, it would indeed be challenging. however, for chen fei, who had already unraveled two jade scrolls, it was child¡¯s play. unraveling the remaining jade scrolls had become increasingly effortless for him. the third jade scroll contained a sword technique, and it was quite stunning. chen fei was captivated by the sword principles within, even though he only read a small portion. however, as he progressed further, chen fei discovered that this technique inheritance was damaged. it could only cultivate thirty-one cultivation acupoints, and it couldn¡¯t even reach the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm. it was like tasteless food that would be a pity to discard. such damaged technique inheritance was a source of frustration for many independent cultivators. they might have learned a powerful technique, but it was incomplete, leaving them feeling helpless. the fourth jade scroll contained the record of a map. chen fei looked at the map and had a nagging feeling that it looked somewhat familiar, but it didn¡¯t quite match up with his memories. it gave him a sense of something being both recognizable and unfamiliar. it could either be that chen fei had made a mistake in his recollection, or miao qisheng might have made some alterations to this map. moreover, the map alone didn¡¯t reveal what it represented. the fifth jade scroll contained a set of formations, complete with detailed deployment methods and the items needed for the formations. what¡¯s more, miao qisheng¡¯s insights into this set of formations were meticulously recorded in the jade scroll. from the recorded insights, it was evident that miao qisheng was in the middle stage of cultivating this formation. it was clear that he attached great importance to this set of formations. ¡°it requires the use of strange heart stones?¡± chen fei¡¯s heart stirred. strange heart stones were known to be produced only in the strange heart realm, and they were extremely rare. whenever chen fei had entered the strange heart realm and obtained strange heart stones, he had used them directly. after all, strange heart stones had a significant effect on enhancing core soul energy. even though chen fei was now in the aperture tempering realm, strange heart stones still had remarkable effects. strange heart stones and the map. an image of the map he had just seen flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. his eyes suddenly lit up. the terrain depicted on that map was none other than the strange heart realm! the strange heart realm was a truly mystical place, corresponding to reality but not entirely the same. when chen fei had first seen the map, that familiar yet strange feeling was due to the mountains; they existed in reality but looked somewhat different from what was depicted in the jade scroll. however, if it were in the strange heart realm, the appearance of those mountains in the map would likely match. ¡°the reason for miao qisheng¡¯s increase in core soul energy, is in the strange heart realm?¡± the pervasive pollution in the strange heart realm could indeed purify and enhance one¡¯s core soul energy. back when chen fei was in the aperture tempering realm, he had cultivated his core soul energy in this manner. however, after advancing to the aperture tempering realm, it became challenging for the pervasive pollution to have any significant impact on the core soul energy of someone in the aperture tempering realm. although the pollution still found its way in, it could be easily expelled with a bit of repair. since there were no significant injuries, the growth in core soul energy after repair was minimal, bordering on insignificant. as for strange heart stones, their quantity was extremely limited. sometimes, chen fei would enter the strange heart realm multiple times and still not find a single strange heart stone. regarding slaying the eerie creatures in the strange heart realm, chen fei had tried it and even used the slaughter spirit technique to extract spiritual essence. however, after a slight perception, chen fei gave up on the idea of assimilating this spiritual essence into his body. in the outside world, whether it was slaying beasts or humans, or even eerie creatures, only a small portion of the spiritual essence obtained through the slaughter spirit technique was composed of fragments of core soul energy. when fused into a spiritual weapon, it complemented each other. however, the spiritual essence obtained from slaying the eerie creatures in the strange heart realm was different. it was nothing but pure madness, completely distinct from the pervasive pollution in the strange heart realm and the energy in strange heart stones. it was as if the eerie creatures in the strange heart realm had been reduced to these primal instincts. of course, it was also possible that the slaughter spirit technique didn¡¯t work as effectively in the strange heart realm due to some compatibility issues. after all, initially, the slaughter spirit technique couldn¡¯t affect core soul energy. it was only after chen fei had perfected it that he could use it to attach the slaughter spirit technique to the slaughter god sword and use it in the strange heart realm. chen fei set down the jade scroll in his hand and picked up the last two jade scrolls, starting to decode them simultaneously. in less than a quarter of an hour, he had unraveled the core soul energy entanglement on both scrolls, and his consciousness delved into them to search for their contents. but within moments, chen fei withdrew his consciousness. one of the jade scrolls contained a list of rain pavilion personnel, including many who were undercover in various major sects, even within the primordial sword sect. however, their positions were generally low, at most reaching the level of inner disciples, and their roles were limited to gathering information. after all, to reach the position of a true transmission disciple, they would have to undergo a core soul energy examination, with almost no chance of passing. chen fei recorded the names of several individuals and planned to report them to the sect leader, qu qingsheng. he even suspected that qu qingsheng might be highly knowledgeable about the infiltrators within the sect. all the jade scrolls obtained from miao qisheng¡¯s study had been decoded. chen fei then picked up the one that recorded miao qisheng¡¯s diary and began reading from the most recent entries. an hour later, chen fei set down the jade scroll in his hand, a smile unconsciously forming on his face. just as chen fei had speculated earlier, the reason behind miao qisheng¡¯s tremendous increase in core soul energy did indeed lie within the strange heart realm. the function of that formation was to refine the eerie creatures slain in the strange heart realm. the eerie creature source obtained after refining could be absorbed into one¡¯s mental consciousness, aiding in the growth of core soul energy. however, there was a drawback to absorbing this eerie creature source ¡ªit was impure and extremely prone to contaminating one¡¯s mental consciousness. the madness within the eerie creature source could cause one¡¯s mental consciousness to collapse or turn into a mindless puppet with even the slightest lapse in attention. miao qisheng¡¯s solution was to slay weaker eerie creatures in the strange heart realm, and the contents of the map recorded some of these relatively weaker eerie creatures. the weaker the strange heart beings, the lesser madness they contained after refinement. after a period of digestion, most of the risks could be eliminated. miao qisheng was also constantly improving his understanding of this formation. the higher his comprehension of the formation, the more efficient the refinement process, resulting in less residual madness from the eerie creature source. furthermore, if one possessed enough capability, setting up two formations simultaneously, layering them, could exponentially increase the refining ability of the formations. miao qisheng had always aimed for this and continuously practiced this formation with that goal in mind. therefore, within the jade scrolls, miao qisheng occasionally recorded his insights into the formation, all to fully master this formation as quickly as possible. unfortunately, miao qisheng¡¯s talent in formations couldn¡¯t be considered extraordinary; it was merely average. coupled with the fact that the method of deploying the heart refinement formation was quite different from typical formations, miao qisheng made occasional progress at best. ¡°stacking two formations? if i cultivate this heart refinement formation to perfection, how many layers can i stack?¡± chen fei picked up the jade scroll containing the heart refinement formation and began studying it seriously. an hour later, information about the heart refinement formation appeared in his mind. ¡°new formation discovered. do you wish to spend sixteen elemental stones to simplify the heart refinement formation?¡± ¡°heart refinement formation simplification in progress¡­ simplification successful¡­ heart refinement formation -> formation diagram!¡± the cost of simplification surprised chen fei. he had simplified several techniques of the primordial sword sect, and none of them had a cost higher than this one. this indicated that mastering this heart refinement formation was indeed extremely challenging, far from being as simple as learning a complete technique inheritance. in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the thousand thread secret technique slightly trembled. it divided his core soul energy into hundreds of threads and began sketching the formation diagram of the heart refinement formation in the air. compared to drawing by hand, the efficiency of simultaneously sketching with hundreds of threads of core soul energy was incomparable. the complexity of the heart refinement formation lay in the intricacies of its deployment, but the formation diagram itself was not complex at all. therefore, chen fei, who could be described as a ¡°jack of all trades¡± in this context, due to his ability to simultaneously operate hundreds of threads of core soul energy, was essentially like making both hands draw a circle at the same time. in the blink of an eye, the formation diagram sketched by his core soul energy was completed. instantly, hundreds of insights appeared in chen fei¡¯s mind. he couldn¡¯t help but close his eyes and absorb each of these insights one by one.. Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Banished Immortal chapter 383: banished immortal translator: dragon boat translation l editor: dragon boat translation for several consecutive days, chen fei wholeheartedly immersed himself in the practice of the heart refinement formation, even temporarily suspending the cultivation of other techniques. after all, not practicing other techniques for a few days wouldn¡¯t have any impact on chen fei. if he could complete the formation diagram one day earlier and confirm its effects in the strange heart realm, then chen fei¡¯s core soul energy would make a tremendous leap. he wondered if there were any limitations to this formation diagram or if there were any hidden drawbacks to absorbing the eerie creature source. however, all of these questions would need to be slowly confirmed by chen fei after he entered the strange heart realm. with hundreds of threads of core soul energy simultaneously sketching, the speed was indeed very fast. by the seventh day, chen fei had successfully cultivated the heart refinement formation, which was comparable to a typical late-stage foundational technique inheritance. chen fei had already inquired about the location of the map that miao qisheng had recorded over the past few days. initially, he hadn¡¯t planned to go there. chen fei had been to the strange heart realm before, so he had some understanding of its rules. in reality, the more densely packed with elemental energy a place was, the more mysterious it would be, and the stronger the eerie creatures. in remote and desolate areas with few human traces, eerie creatures were rare and much weaker. therefore, chen fei didn¡¯t necessarily have to follow the location on the map. however, when he thought about miao qisheng¡¯s deliberate recording of this map, chen fei ultimately decided to go to that location in the strange heart realm to see if there was anything special about it. if that place didn¡¯t have anything unique, then in the future, when chen fei entered the strange heart realm, he could choose his own location. chen fei walked out of the courtyard, just about to leave for the location on the map when he suddenly saw chi shuqing appear not far away. ¡°do you know i was coming?¡± chi shuqing saw chen fei and swiftly arrived in front of him, her eyes filled with tenderness. ¡°yes, i got some youth-restoring pills and wanted to inform you,¡± chen fei replied. chen fei pretended to reach into his sleeve, and three medicine bottles appeared in his hand from the spatial storage grid. he handed them to chi shuqing. these pills were obtained from the rain pavilion¡¯s secret treasury. unlike ordinary youth-restoring pills, they were refined from spirit plants, and their effects were much better. most male cultivators probably wouldn¡¯t be interested in this kind of youth-restoring pill, but for female cultivators, the value of these pills was likely several times greater than other spiritual pills. chi shuqing took them with some delight, opened the bottle, and looked at the youth-restoring pills inside. a smile of satisfaction appeared on her face. ¡°i have some doubts about my cultivation and would like to seek your guidance,¡± chi shuqing said, casting a glance at chen fei. her eyes were already filled with a layer of watery ripples, expressing deep affection. chen fei smiled faintly, didn¡¯t say anything, and took chi shuqing¡¯s hand, leading her into the house. practicing core soul energy in the strange heart realm was crucial. however, when it came to cultivation, it was important to strike a balance between work and rest, or one could easily suffer setbacks. chen fei believed that he could take a brief break without any issues. a moment later, the elemental energy around the courtyard began to oscillate rhythmically, wave after wave, like ripples on the surface of a lake, advancing layer by layer without stopping. ¡°like this, will the cultivation effect be better?¡± chi shuqing¡¯s gentle voice came. ¡°i don¡¯t know, but we can give it a try,¡± chen fei replied. chen fei was slightly taken aback, then chuckled softly. he formed hand seals and immediately changed his technique. the next moment, the elemental energy around surged violently, layer upon layer, like waves crashing against the shore. after a while, the elemental energy in all directions gradually subsided, returning to a brief calm. however, this calm didn¡¯t last long. the elemental energy in all directions started to shake again. it was evident that this round of cultivation had not reached its true conclusion yet. this happened repeatedly, intermittently, over the course of several hours, until the elemental energy around the courtyard finally settled down completely. ¡°i need to go on a journey and will be away for a few days,¡± chen fei said to chi shuqing, looking at her. chi shuqing nodded with a slightly blurred consciousness. when she fully regained her senses, she found that chen fei had already disappeared. chi shuqing sat up and looked at the three bottles of youth-restoring pills on the table, a smile appearing on her face. it had nothing to do with the value of the pills; it was because chen fei had given them to her. that alone was more than enough. that¡¯s why chi shuqing had put in so much effort today, just to better support chen fei¡¯s cultivation. it seemed that only in this way could chi shuqing fully express her joy. outside the mountain gate, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, fuming into a blur as he sped forward. the recent round of cultivation hadn¡¯t caused the slightest fatigue for chen fei. with the physique of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, he could continue practicing if he wished. with lightning speed, after two hours, chen fei stopped at a cliff. looking around, he realized that this place was no longer just remote; it was a location where ordinary people would never venture. a massive waterfall seemed to descend from the heavens, crashing down onto the water pool below, creating a thunderous roar. mist rose, and when the sunlight hit it, it transformed into a colorful spectacle. chen fei extended his right foot forward, descending from the cliff that was hundreds of meters high with the grace of an exiled immortal, landing lightly on the water pool. the clear water reflected chen fei¡¯s figure, and even the fish beneath the surface were unafraid, swimming gracefully around him. chen fei glanced around, then at the water pool, and his entire body started to sink beneath the water¡¯s surface. when his consciousness entered the strange heart realm, his physical body would be in an unprotected state. of course, with his perception as a cultivator in the aperture tempering realm, if there were any signs of danger, chen fei would quickly awaken. reaching the bottom of the water pool, the dragon elephant formation, centered under chen fei¡¯s feet, immediately connected with the earth¡¯s energy within a radius of dozens of meters, forming an array that enveloped him. at the same time, a shadow clone separated from chen fei, wielding the qianyuan sword, appeared outside the dragon elephant formation. the clone created by the soaring heaven technique could be actively controlled or given a command to execute automatically. however, compared to active control, the autonomously executing clone appeared rather clumsy. it could only move straightforwardly, and its effectiveness against warriors of the same level was minimal. nonetheless, it could provide a brief delay, which was sufficient for chen fei. with a flicker, the slaughter spirit technique was employed, and both the mam body and the clone¡¯s presence vanished. if it weren¡¯t for someone deliberately tracking chen fei to this location, it would be challenging for an ordinary aperture tempering realm cultivator passing by the cliff to detect his trace. after a moment, chen fei closed his eyes. when he opened them again, the surroundings had completely transformed. between heaven and earth, only shades of black and white remained. in this place, there was no room for any colorful elements, not even for true living beings. a faint murmur echoed in chen fei¡¯s ears, a pervasive contamination silently creeping into his consciousness. however, the intensity of this pollution was no longer capable of causing any trouble to chen fei. glancing around, especially at the distant mountain ranges, chen fei quickly matched the landscape to the records on the map. with a swift motion, he ran towards the direction to his right and behind. compared to the real world, many techniques were unusable in the strange heart realm, including body techniques like soaring heaven technique. here, the only things one could rely on were their core soul energy and mental techniques. fortunately, cultivating mental techniques had always been a priority for chen fei. whether it was the thousand thread technique or the suppressing dragon elephant technique, as long as he didn¡¯t deliberately seek out extremely powerful eerie creatures, there were usually no major issues. in this place, the concept of time became significantly blurred. chen fei even found it challenging to estimate how long he had been here. suddenly, a dilapidated temple appeared in front of him. chen fei¡¯s expression slightly changed. although he had been to the strange heart realm several times, he hadn¡¯t ventured very far. however, he believed he had seen a fair amount. yet, this was the first time chen fei had encountered such an obviously artificial structure within the strange heart realm. chen fei¡¯s gaze shifted from the broken temple to the faint outlines of several more buildings behind it, all of them appearing in a state of disrepair. chen fei furrowed his brow slightly and used his senses to scan the broken temple and the distant structures, but he didn¡¯t detect anything unusual. chen fei hesitated for a moment and began to cautiously approach. with measured steps, chen fei slowly moved closer to the broken temple. the temple¡¯s entrance had long since disappeared, and even one of its walls had collapsed halfway. as for the other three walls, which were slightly more intact, they were riddled with various large holes. the interior of the broken temple was quite dim, but the entire strange heart realm was shrouded in darkness, so chen fei could still see everything inside the temple with a single glance. there were no statues or furniture inside the ruined temple, but on the walls of the temple¡¯s interior, there were inscriptions in human script. chen fei pondered for a moment, then slowly walked into the temple and approached the wall. to his surprise, the inscriptions on the wall were records of the heart refinement formation. due to the numerous damaged areas on the wall, there were occasional gaps in the records of the heart refinement formation, but overall, it was still mostly intact. chen fei turned his head to look at the other three walls, which also had inscriptions, but unfortunately, most of the text on these three walls had been destroyed. connecting the remaining text on those walls wouldn¡¯t provide a complete technique. someone like miao qisheng actually didn¡¯t destroy it after obtaining the heart refinement formation? chen fei walked up to the wall, carefully examined it for a moment, and then, with a subtle expression, extended his palm and patted it on a brick. the brick crumbled into dust as if it had decayed long ago, but in the next moment, the brick that had turned to dust automatically restored itself right before chen fei¡¯s eyes, as if nothing had happened. ¡°this kind of power¡­¡± chen fei was astonished and couldn¡¯t understand the principle behind the brick¡¯s restoration. with this power of restoration, considering the numerous damages on the surrounding walls, what kind of force had caused this destruction in the first place? the mystery of the strange heart realm had deepened in chen fei¡¯s mind. was it the work of the strange tamers lineage, or were there other cultivators lost in the river of history? chen fei glanced around to make sure he hadn¡¯t missed anything, then left the broken temple and began to ascend, wanting to see what was left in the other buildings.. Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Thousand chapter 384: thousand-mile soul lock translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the buildings were in a state of ruin, and it was unclear how many years they had been abandoned. chen fei stood nearby, looking at the structures as if a strong wind could blow them all down. standing in place, chen fei cautiously observed for a moment to ensure there was no danger. only then did he slowly enter. at first glance, he noticed the inscriptions on the walls. they were still cultivation techniques, but they were severely damaged, so much so that a single line of text could have four or five breaks. chen fei didn¡¯t mind and meticulously read every character on the walls, one by one. after finishing with one building, he moved on to the next, continuing to examine the words inscribed on the walls. in these buildings, apart from the text on the walls, there was nothing else left; the interiors were virtually empty. additionally, some of the buildings had completely collapsed, leaving only bricks and tiles scattered on the ground. after a building had completely collapsed, the inscriptions on the bricks vanished and, with a light touch, turned into ashes. this time, these bricks didn¡¯t recover. chen fei had visited all the dozen or so buildings. he stood at a high point, overlooking this group of structures. in the past, this place should have been extremely prosperous, but now all that remained were these broken walls. [cultivation technique: heart technique (miscellaneous)] seeing the information on the panel, a faint smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. that was the reason why he had carefully examined every wall. chen fei couldn¡¯t personally cultivate these damaged cultivation techniques, but the panel could organize and condense them, just as in pingyin county when an almost randomly compiled thunderbolt sword technique was refined into the astonishing symbol art. and these cultivation techniques on the walls clearly have a lineage; it wouldn¡¯t make sense if nothing could be organized from them. ¡°discover cultivation technique, spend thirty elemental stones to simplify heart technique (miscellaneous)?¡± ¡°heart technique (miscellaneous) simplification in progress¡­ simplification successful¡­ heart technique (miscellaneous) -> star gazing art!¡± the simplification cost was higher than expected, but fortunately, chen fei had enough elemental stones on the panel to cover this expenditure. chen fei checked star gazing art with some curiosity since it cost a whole thirty elemental stones. after a moment, chen fei¡¯s attention shifted away from the panel. star gazing art wasn¡¯t about gazing at stars in the distance but rather observing someone¡¯s aura from a great distance. it was somewhat similar to aura gazing, but even more mysterious. in the concept of star gazing art, every person was like a star. if you remembered someone¡¯s aura, you could even observe them from an incredibly long distance. of course, the specific distance one could reach was closely related to their level of understanding of the cultivation technique and the strength of their own core soul energy. ¡°you can practically use this for finding people, chasing them down, and surveillance.¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes held some astonishment. thousand-mile soul lock and thousand-mile pursuit, most of the time, relied on placing a core soul mark on the target, making it difficult for the target to remove it quickly, and then chasing them down. with this star gazing art, you could directly see where someone was and then pursue them. ¡°according to the description at the end of this star gazing art, it seems like you can even assassinate from a distance. but the cultivation technique is still incomplete!¡± chen fei looked at the ruined buildings before him with a hint of regret in his eyes. the lineage of this cultivation art was undoubtedly specialized in mental attacks. the combination of star gazing art and remote assassination was incredibly powerful. as long as one¡¯s core soul energy was strong enough, ordinary people wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand it, and they wouldn¡¯t even know where the attacks were coming from, forcing them to passively endure the onslaught. unfortunately, what the panel could do was to refine cultivation techniques based on existing information and couldn¡¯t directly deduce new abilities. therefore, the part of star gazing art¡¯s description referring to remote assassination was beyond what chen fei¡¯s current version of the technique could achieve. however, even in its current state, star gazing art was already a very potent ability. if it weren¡¯t for the panel, trying to organize such a powerful cultivation technique from these fragmented texts would be nothing short of a pipe dream. ¡°discover cultivation technique, spend forty elemental stones to simplify star gazing art?¡± ¡°star gazing art simplification in progress¡­ simplification successful¡­ star gazing art -> star gazing!¡± star gazing? as in looking up at the stars? chen fei looked up at the sky, which was shrouded in gray. there were no stars in the strange heart realm. it seemed that he would have to wait until he returned to reality to practice this technique. after moving around the area and finding no other discoveries, chen fei pondered for a moment, then turned and left this region. the reason for this mysterious inheritance¡¯s decline to such a state was unknown. if there were enemies within the strange heart realm, staying here might lead to further dangers. because there were no other written records, chen fei didn¡¯t even know the name of this inheritance from back then. all the inscriptions on the walls were about cultivation techniques, with not a single piece of information about their origins. he retreated to a sufficient distance until the cluster of buildings was no longer visible before he finally came to a halt. chen fei glanced around, sensing the presence, and slowly walked towards the left front. in chen fei¡¯s perception, that direction held a crazed and chaotic aura. this was an eerie creature unique to the strange heart realm. as he drew closer, the sensation of madness became increasingly pronounced. eventually, chen fei saw a faint figure standing within a black mist. perhaps sensing chen fei¡¯s aura, the figure, which had originally faced away from him, suddenly turned its head backward, fixing a piercing gaze upon him. chen fei remained composed. this eerie creature wasn¡¯t particularly strong. judging by the classification, it was probably only at the first level, equivalent to the body refining realm cultivators. most of the eerie creatures chen fei had encountered and slain in the strange heart realm before were of this level. however, the heart essence extracted through the slaughter spirit technique from these eerie creatures was chaotic and impossible to absorb. chen fei glanced around the black mist but found no other eerie creatures. he took a step forward. sensing chen fei¡¯s approach, the eerie creature suddenly vanished into the black mist as if the figure he had seen earlier had been a mere illusion. chen fei halted and scanned his surroundings. then, he suddenly looked upward. a pair of crimson eyes locked onto his, and countless murmurs echoed in his ears. illusions started to appear before chen fei¡¯s eyes, and black splotches began to emerge in his mind. this was contamination. godslayer sword! a sword light slashed out from within chen fei, cleaving directly into the eerie creature. the frantic murmurs that had filled the surroundings abruptly fell silent as a crack began at the eerie creature¡¯s head and extended all the way down, splitting it in two. dealing with a first-level eerie creature like this was effortless for chen fei with his current strength. even though the strange heart realm was polluted everywhere, these eerie creatures could amplify that contamination. however, the gap in tiers made this eerie creature utterly defenseless against the godslayer sword. threads of black light converged in front of chen fei. he formed hand seals, placing his palm on the ground, and a faint glow rippled outward. a formation appeared on the ground. the black light formed by the eerie creature was dragged by the formation to the center. as chen fei had perfected the heart refinement formation, strange heart stones, while still needed, had evolved from consumables into something akin to activation devices. when the heart refinement formation operated, it automatically absorbed the surrounding earth¡¯s energy to complete the final formation, without consuming strange heart stones. this particular strange heart stone was obtained by chen fei when he had inquired about their availability from the head of the strange tamers lineage, elder si yuanhai, a few days ago. si yuanhai had managed to find a few of them in recent years and wanted to provide them all to chen fei. however, chen fei had only accepted one, wanting to pay for it. si yuanhai had insisted on giving it for free, and in the end, chen fei had no choice but to accept it with a wry smile. as the heart refinement formation was completed, chen fei¡¯s hand seals didn¡¯t end there. after a moment, two more formations appeared beneath his feet. the difficulty of stacking the heart refinement formation increased exponentially with each layer. currently, chen fei¡¯s limit was the three-layered heart refinement formation. however, this was chen fei¡¯s current limit, not the limit of the heart refinement formation. as long as chen fei continued to improve his core soul energy, the heart refinement formation could be stacked further. the stacking of these formations has no apparent limit; it depends solely on the user¡¯s own abilities and how far they can go. the heart refinement formation, when stacked in three layers, transforms into a colossal millstone, causing the thread-like black mist to dissipate from the eerie creature source. in the blink of an eye, the black mist vanishes, leaving behind the pure essence within the heart refinement formation. chen fei senses this eerie creature source, and the extreme, frenzied chaos he felt before has long since disappeared. chen fei places his palm on the heart refinement formation, and a strand of the eerie creature source separates and blends into the palm of his hand. like a river merging with the sea, chen fei doesn¡¯t feel any anomaly. both the thousand thread technique and the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique naturally absorb this strand into his mental realm. however, this tiny bit of the source provides only a minimal boost to chen fei. still, he can sense the nourishing effect it has on his core soul energy. chen fei looks at the remaining eerie creature source within the heart refinement formation, emitting a faint glow, and a smile forms at the corner of his mouth. in the next moment, this source surges into his palm. chen fei¡¯s eyes narrow slightly, and an ethereal sensation naturally arises within him. his previously stable core soul energy begins to tremble slightly, and his whole being seems to radiate light. after a while, the unusual feeling on chen fei¡¯s body disappears, and he opens his eyes, sensing the strength of his core soul energy. if chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was previously at the level of controlling nearly sixty acupoints, it has now surged to around sixty-one acupoints after absorbing this eerie creature source, directly increasing his core soul energy by nearly half an acupoint. this was just a small, first-order eerie creature, and in the entire strange heart realm, such eerie creatures were countless. every time chen fei entered the strange heart realm, he would encounter many of these eerie creatures. however, chen fei had never killed them. most of the time, he was searching for strange heart stones. because killing these eerie creatures wouldn¡¯t allow him to extract and integrate the eerie creature source into his spiritual weapons, nor would it provide any personal benefits. thus, chen fei had always ignored them. he would avoid them whenever possible, and when unavoidable, he would simply kill them and then leave, not bothering to extract the eerie creature source. but now, in chen fei¡¯s eyes, they had instantly become something different. they were like walking pills of elixir.. Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: Rapid Progress chapter 385: rapid progress translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the primary way chen fei currently increased his core soul energy was through daily cultivation, relying on the stimulation and nourishment provided by his techniques and elemental energy, allowing his core soul energy to naturally grow. because he had perfected three techniques, the efficiency of using elemental energy to nourish his core soul energy was much higher than that of an average cultivator in the intermediate stage of aperture tempering realm. he was on par with those in the later stages of aperture tempering realm. as for the elixirs that could replenish his core soul energy, chen fei occasionally managed to buy them once or twice, but most of the time, they were out of stock. over time, chen fei stopped putting too much effort into this area. these two methods were the most common ways for most cultivators to increase their core soul energy. in simpler terms, it was a matter of accumulating core soul energy over time. of course, his progress was also due to his cultivation partnership with chi shuqing. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was growing at a not-so-slow pace because of this. however, chi shuqing was somewhat weaker and couldn¡¯t practice every day, which left chen fei feeling a bit regretful. now, with the strange heart realm being developed in this way, defeating a first-order eerie creature led to an increase of nearly half a unit of core soul energy. this speed would be shocking if word got out. if he were to defeat a second-order eerie creature, he wondered how much more powerful the effect would be. however, chen fei currently had no intention of touching second-order creatures because there was no need to. with the three-fold stack of the heart refinement formation, although its pollution-erasing ability was already formidable, it didn¡¯t mean it had no limits. after defeating a first-order creature, the heart refinement formation could completely eliminate pollution. chen fei saw no reason to take risks by attempting to face second-order creatures. moreover, the strength of second-order creatures varied greatly. some were as weak as cultivators in the early stage of aperture tempering realm, while others were as strong as those in the peak stage. unlike first-order creatures, which could be dealt with using a single slash of the godslayer sword in chen fei¡¯s eyes, second-order creatures were an entirely different story. chen fei waved his hand, retracting the heart refinement formation beneath his feet. he then sensed his surroundings and proceeded towards the left-rear direction, where he vaguely sensed the presence of eerie beings. whether there were any eerie beings or not, chen fei would have to go and see for himself to know. this method of searching was undoubtedly a bit inefficient. chen fei inexplicably thought of the star gazing art, a technique that might have been created specifically for finding eerie beings. with the star gazing art to locate eerie beings, followed by defeating them and purifying them within the heart refinement formation, this mysterious sect of cultivation likely had ways to quickly slay eerie beings to complement the technique. unfortunately, this school had disappeared, and chen fei had no idea if he would ever have the chance to encounter the remnants of this sect again. perhaps somewhere in the strange heart realm, there might still be a legacy of this sect, or even some successors. alternatively, there might be nothing left at all. one day later, in the real world, under the waterfall and in the pool, chen fei slowly opened his eyes. a faint streak of light seemed to flash across his eyes, and his mighty core soul energy trembled slightly within his sea of consciousness. however, thanks to the operation of the thousand thread technique and suppressing dragon elephant technique, the fluctuation in his core soul energy quickly disappeared, perfectly integrating into his physical body. seventy-two. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had reached a level where he could control seventy-two acupoints. he had increased from controlling sixty acupoints to seventy-two acupoints. chen fei had consecutively defeated dozens of first-order eerie creatures. as his core soul energy increased, the difficulty of further growth also continued to rise. however, this didn¡¯t have a significant impact on chen fei; it simply meant slaying a few more first-order eerie creatures. however, chen fei could indeed sense that the effectiveness of the first-order eerie creatures¡¯ sources in increasing his core soul energy was diminishing. but as long as it still had an effect, chen fei had no plans to change his target. he would only switch to second-order eerie creatures when the first-order ones no longer worked. after a day, chen fei had cultivated his core soul energy to the peak of the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, which was the level of miao qisheng when he was alive. chen fei¡¯s core soul energy was even slightly stronger than miao qisheng¡¯s. according to the diary¡¯s records, miao qisheng had already spent more than ten years since he obtained the heart refinement formation. in the beginning, he was studying the array, and then he gradually figured it out and began entering the strange heart realm to defeat eerie beings and refine them. however, due to miao qisheng¡¯s limited mastery of the heart refinement formation, let alone superimposing arrays, even a single array wasn¡¯t operating perfectly. consequently, there was still a considerable amount of contamination within the eerie creature source. so, after absorbing an eerie creature source, miao qisheng had to rest for a while, refining the madness and chaos within the source. only then would he continue to enter the strange heart realm. he repeated this process, gradually raising his core soul energy to the peak of the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm. miao qisheng was extremely satisfied with this growth rate, as it was thanks to the heart refinement formation that he was able to smoothly progress from the early phase to the middle phase of the aperture tempering realm. he even believed that breaking through to the later phase of the aperture tempering realm in the future wouldn¡¯t pose too much of a problem. by then, he could sit on equal footing with the master of the rain pavilion. if miao qisheng knew about chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed, he would probably jump up in astonishment. when chen fei sensed that his core soul energy had reached seventy-two units, he voluntarily exited the strange heart realm. after all, this kind of growth was somewhat different from his usual cultivation. sometimes the physical body might struggle to adapt to such a sudden surge in core soul energy. it¡¯s because chen fei practiced the suppressing dragon elephant technique, and his physique was extraordinary. otherwise, even if other cultivators had the conditions, they would definitely need to progress gradually. putting away the dragon elephant formation, chen fei¡¯s figure floated upward and stood on the surface of the pool. the moonlight shimmered like water, and the deafening roar of the waterfall still echoed. however, compared to the daytime when the sunlight shone like incense smoke, the water pool now exuded a different kind of gentleness. chen fei looked up at the sky, where stars covered the heavens, each one twinkling with its own radiance. insights about the star gazing art began to appear in chen fei¡¯s mind. he lightly tapped the water¡¯s surface with his right foot, creating ripples on the water. chen fei¡¯s figure soared like an arrow, floating up to the cliff. in his mind, the insights about the star gazing art increased in speed. the closer he was to the stars, the faster his insights grew. in his sea of consciousness, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy followed a specific trajectory, gradually forming a totem resembling an eye. in the next moment, a faint light emanated from chen fei¡¯s eyes, and the stars in the sky were drawn much closer. within his sea of consciousness, the insights about the star gazing art instantly soared, and a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. it was normal to use a technique to improve one¡¯s comprehension of it since many people learned techniques this way. after all, if you didn¡¯t use it, how could you understand it well? however, using a technique to increase comprehension to this extent was undoubtedly a rare occurrence. chen fei stood on the cliff, and as his proficiency with the star gazing art continued to increase, the distance he could see with his eyes also grew. with the increased distance, the speed of proficiency growth naturally rose as well. the two formed a completely positive feedback loop. normally, the more you practiced, the harder it became. however, for chen fei, practicing more meant that his practice speed continued to accelerate. four hours later, chen fei returned to the primordial sword sect. unlike usual, chen fei didn¡¯t enter a secret chamber for practice this time. instead, he began practicing the primordial sword art directly in the courtyard to increase his proficiency in the blade-slaying sword technique. at the same time, chen fei slightly raised his head, and his eyes gazed at the sky. insights about the star gazing art also emerged in his mind. practicing and simultaneously increasing the proficiency of two techniques ¨C this kind of joy was something he hadn¡¯t experienced since he practiced the giant spirit sword. the collision of these two insights in his mind felt somewhat peculiar, but with chen fei¡¯s current mental strength, absorbing them was not difficult. after all, these insights appeared in his mind gradually and systematically, rather than having the entire technique¡¯s insights forced into his mind all at once. as days passed, the resolution of the core soul energy issue allowed chen fei to immerse himself completely in his cultivation. on the tenth day of his return, chen fei opened three more acupoints, bringing the total number of acupoints under his control to sixty-one. on this day, chen fei reentered the strange heart realm for the second time after returning from the water pool. after ten days of cultivation, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had stabilized completely, with no conflicts between it and his physical body. he no longer needed the suppressing dragon elephant technique to forcibly stabilize it. meanwhile, the star gazing art had already reached a state of mastery after these ten days of practice. during his previous stay in the strange heart realm, chen fei spent very little time actually killing eerie creatures. most of his time was spent searching for them. within the strange heart realm, chen fei¡¯s mental perception could only vaguely sense the presence of nearby eerie creatures. due to this vagueness, when he arrived at a location, he couldn¡¯t be certain that it would contain only first-order eerie creatures. it could be second-order, or even more powerful than second-order eerie creatures. when he encountered second-order eerie creatures, chen fei would keep a wide berth. as for those beyond second-order, when he felt something amiss halfway there, he would already sense the danger and take a detour to escape. this method of searching not only wasted time but also increased the risk of encountering danger. therefore, in these ten days, apart from taking spiritual pills, chen fei spent almost all of his time gazing up at the sky. the starry sky wasn¡¯t only present during the day; it had always been there. it was just that it wasn¡¯t visible in the daytime, but this didn¡¯t affect chen fei¡¯s cultivation. thus, chen fei¡¯s cultivation of the star gazing art was pursued with a near-rampant, mad dash for proficiency. in ten days, the star gazing art had not just reached the mastery level but was advancing crazily towards perfection. according to chen fei¡¯s estimation, in another half a month, the star gazing art would reach perfection, and within three months, this mysterious inheritance of the star gazing art would achieve the level of great perfection. as he continued to practice the star gazing art, even without actively using it, chen fei became more sensitive to the surroundings¡¯ auras, and the range of his perception spontaneously extended. it was as if practicing the star gazing art had automatically granted chen fei a mental attribute that enhanced his perception of his surroundings at all times. four hours later, chen fei withdrew from the strange heart realm. the effectiveness of first-order eerie creatures continued to decrease rapidly, but it couldn¡¯t keep up with chen fei¡¯s insane efficiency in finding eerie creatures. in four hours, he had slain nearly a hundred first-order eerie creatures, and chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had skyrocketed from controlling seventy-two acupoints to eighty. chen fei had never imagined that one day the growth rate of his core soul energy would far exceed that of his acupoints. the feeling was exhilarating! Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: Destiny chapter 386: destiny translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation however, when chen fei¡¯s mind exited the strange heart realm, that feeling of dizziness and light-headedness reappeared once more. when his core soul energy reached the late stage of the aperture tempering realm, the weakness in his acupoint cultivation was somewhat highlighted. fortunately, with the continuous operation of the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, this uncomfortable sensation gradually dissipated. inside the secret chamber, chen fei opened his eyes, and there seemed to be a radiant light in his gaze. an aura of not being angry but imposing emanated from him. after a moment, this aura was retracted by chen fei. for a short period, or until chen fei¡¯s acupoint cultivation caught up, there was no need to enter the strange heart realm again. in martial cultivation, both elemental energy and core soul energy were crucial, and it was best for the number of acupoints not to exceed one¡¯s core soul energy. otherwise, it could lead to inadequate control. while core soul energy could surpass the number of acupoints, and many believed the more, the better, it was clear that more was not always better. people thought this way because they hadn¡¯t had the opportunity to let their core soul energy significantly surpass the number of acupoints. exceeding the number of acupoints by a small margin was fine, but as in chen fei¡¯s case, exceeding it by an entire realm, problems began to manifest. thankfully, chen fei had the suppressing dragon elephant technique, and this minor issue wouldn¡¯t adversely affect him. the strange heart realm would always be there; it wouldn¡¯t disappear. since chen fei had already found a way to increase his core soul energy, he could elevate it when needed. the following morning. ¡°has your core soul energy increased again?¡± chi shuqing muttered, looking at chen fei in astonishment. a few days ago, chi shuqing had already noticed that chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had become much stronger because they had been practicing together, and it was chen fei who predominantly guided the operation of the techniques. chi shuqing clearly sensed the increased activity and growth in her own core soul energy, both of which exceeded her usual levels. her own core soul energy hadn¡¯t changed much recently, so any change could only come from chen fei. however, today, chi shuqing discovered that the rate of increase in her core soul energy had unexpectedly risen again. it had only been a few days, and she couldn¡¯t fathom how chen fei¡¯s core soul energy could grow so rapidly. ¡°i made some gains in my cultivation,¡± chen fei said, looking at chi shuqing¡¯s languid demeanor. ¡°have you heard of the strange heart realm?¡± ¡°of course, i¡¯ve heard of it,¡± chi shuqing replied wearily. ¡°rumors say that only core soul energy can enter that place, and it¡¯s filled with impurities. only those in the aperture tempering realm can resist that kind of mental contamination.¡± ¡°are you interested in visiting the strange heart realm?¡± chen fei contemplated for a moment before saying. at present, chi shuqing was too weak, and the assistance she provided to chen fei in their joint cultivation was diminishing. it had become more about enjoyment. enjoyment was, of course, a good thing ¨C a blend of work and leisure. but what if, on the foundation of enjoyment, they could continuously enhance their cultivation, wouldn¡¯t that mean double the happiness? inside the strange heart realm, there were numerous eerie creatures. even if a few hundred people were to hunt them down, it wouldn¡¯t pose any threat to chen fei, let alone just having one more person like chi shuqing. moreover, chen fei could clearly sense that the effects on himself might start to weaken after the first-order eerie creatures, possibly to the point of no growth. however, if chi shuqing could improve, it would provide substantial assistance to chen fei. ¡°go to the strange heart realm?¡± chi shuqing was slightly startled but nodded nonetheless. whatever chen fei said at this moment, she was willing to listen. ¡°then let¡¯s speed up our cultivation,¡± chen fei chuckled softly, and chi shuqing closed her eyes, blushing with shyness. an hour later, chen fei led chi shuqing into the strange heart realm. it was chi shuqing¡¯s first time in the strange heart realm. the world was gray and white, with faint murmurs in the background. her brows furrowed slightly, and she found this environment too oppressive. here, there was a strong aversion to living beings! ¡°where are we going now?¡± chi shuqing stuck close to chen fei. it seemed that only in this way could she instinctively feel a hint of security. chen fei didn¡¯t speak. he activated the star gazing art, his eyes emitting a faint light. in the next moment, he grabbed chi shuqing¡¯s hand, his figure flickering, and he rushed forward. after a moment, a blurry figure appeared in chi shuqing¡¯s vision, and a chaotic and maddening aura swept toward them. chi shuqing was about to speak when she saw chen fei had already taken her into the black mist. the eerie creature turned its head toward chen fei, its mouth about to roar, but before it could let out a roar, a sword light flashed, and the eerie creature¡¯s figure split in two instantly. the eerie creature¡¯s stone floated out, and chen fei¡¯s right foot stepped forward. the formation diagram of the heart refinement formation appeared on the ground, forcibly pulling the eerie creature¡¯s source over. having recently slain too many eerie creatures, chen fei had become adept at dealing with first-order eerie creatures. he acted simply and straightforwardly. chi shuqing was still somewhat unresponsive. she saw wisps of black gas emanating from the formation diagram, filled with filth and madness, making it seem best to avoid it. in just a moment, a pure eerie creature source calmly floated within the formation diagram. chi shuqing glanced at chen fei, who nodded in agreement. chi shuqing then placed her palm on the formation diagram. the eerie creature source within the formation floated over and passed through the position of chi shuqing¡¯s palm. chen fei furrowed his brow slightly as he noticed that this eerie creature source didn¡¯t integrate into chi shuqing¡¯s mind. chi shuqing also looked somewhat surprised. she could feel her mind¡¯s strong desire to absorb this source, as integrating it would undoubtedly bring great benefits. however, to her dismay, this source seemed elusive, like an illusion, and there was no connection established between them. chen fei attempted to control the source to make contact with chi shuqing, but the result remained unchanged. for chi shuqing, this source felt fake. stepping forward, chen fei reached into the formation diagram. as soon as the eerie creature source made contact with chen fei, it naturally merged into his mind. chen fei radiated a faint light for a while before stopping. his mind had grown a bit more, but compared to before, the growth provided by the first-order eerie creature was now quite minimal. however, that wasn¡¯t the main concern. the source was normal, so why couldn¡¯t chi shuqing absorb it? chen fei had some speculations in his mind. activating the star gazing art, he looked around and held chi shuqing¡¯s hand. the two of them disappeared into the black mist. after a moment, by the side of a small stream, chen fei sliced an eerie creature with his sword. it wasn¡¯t dead yet, as chen fei had intentionally spared its life. ¡°you go ahead and kill it,¡± chen fei turned to chi shuqing and said. ¡°alright!¡± without asking more questions, chi shuqing conjured a sword blade in her hand and proceeded to kill the eerie creatures with a few swift strikes. as these eerie creatures weren¡¯t slain using the slaughter spirit technique, they manifested as a mass of black mist. chi shuqing drove this black mist into the heart refinement formation. the heart refinement formation activated, and the black mist began to seep out. within the formation diagram, only a cluster of eerie creature source remained. however, compared to when chen fei had used the slaughter spirit technique, the formation took much longer to operate. it was only in the final moments that it expelled the lingering impurities from the source. ¡°now, give it a try,¡± chen fei said, turning to chi shuqing. chi shuqing nodded and reached her hand into the heart refinement formation. the eerie creature source floated over, but the result was the same as the first time¡ªit passed right through chi shuqing¡¯s palm. it was like a wisp of mist passing by, or even less substantial. at least with mist, you could feel its presence when it touched you, but this eerie creature source left chi shuqing without any sensation. chen fei had chi shuqing step fully into the heart refinement formation, but there was still no change. in the end, chen fei absorbed the eerie creature source. ¡°heart technique, heart refinement formation¡­¡± in chen fei¡¯s mind, he couldn¡¯t help but recall the heart formation and the monk¡¯s spiritual device he had encountered in the strange wind realm. ¡°maybe i need to control this formation to make it work?¡± chi shuqing speculated. ¡°perhaps, but it¡¯s also possible that controlling the heart refinement formation won¡¯t allow us to absorb these sources either!¡± chen fei furrowed his brow and then thought of those ruined buildings once again. with the might of the heart refinement formation and the star gazing art, that mysterious lineage must have been incredibly prosperous and powerful in its heyday. after all, the rapid growth of core soul energy could solve many problems for cultivators. however, despite having such a powerful heritage, this lineage declined, leaving behind only remnants and ruins. chen fei had initially thought that this lineage encountered an irresistible adversary within the strange heart realm, leading to its downfall. now it seemed that the transmission of this lineage required individuals with special constitutions to cultivate successfully, didn¡¯t it? the compatibility between techniques and cultivators mattered significantly. if the compatibility was high, cultivation could be smooth sailing. conversely, if the compatibility was lacking, it might be challenging to make progress, especially for those with mediocre talents. therefore, a sufficiently powerful sect typically had multiple techniques in its transmission, allowing its members to have a variety of choices rather than being confined to a single path. often, the introductory techniques for beginners were already a way of selecting suitable candidates. these entry-level techniques often embodied the unique characteristics of a sect¡¯s techniques. regular cultivation techniques emphasized compatibility, so it was entirely normal for the mysterious lineage of the strange heart realm to prioritize compatibility. it was even possible that this lineage required individuals with certain physical attributes or mental characteristics to practice it. ¡°let¡¯s head back for now. i¡¯ll pass on the heart refinement formation to you later. try to practice it and see if you can master it,¡± chen fei said softly, looking at chi shuqing. although chen fei had doubts about whether chi shuqing could control the heart refinement formation, given her lack of response when she touched the source earlier, he still wanted to give it a try. as for whether chen fei possessed this special constitution or not, it was uncertain. however, since the interface allowed chen fei to forcefully control the heart refinement formation, whether he had a special constitution was no longer important. ¡°if i can¡¯t control this formation in the future, i¡¯ll still have to rely on you to cultivate my core soul energy,¡± chi shuqing said playfully, looking at chen fei. chi shuqing also considered the possibility that she might not be able to control the formation, and she couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit disappointed. but constitution was something that couldn¡¯t easily be changed; it was determined by one¡¯s innate nature and was difficult to alter later in life. chen fei smiled faintly, grasping chi shuqing¡¯s hand, and they both disappeared into the strange heart realm. over the next month, chen fei continued his systematic cultivation, opening up seven more acupoints, bringing his total to sixty-eight. compared to the previous pace of opening one acupoint every three days, chen fei¡¯s progress was slightly slower this month. it wasn¡¯t due to a lack of resources, but rather a deliberate decision to slow down in order to further solidify his foundation. compared to other cultivators, chen fei¡¯s martial foundation was already exceptionally strong. after all, with late-stage aperture tempering realm techniques in his repertoire at the great completion level, he was undoubtedly a unique presence in this realm. even in a place boasting numerous geniuses like the imperial city or other dominant factions, it was unlikely for anyone to match chen fei¡¯s monstrous talents.. Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: Puppet chapter 387: puppet translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in addition to achieving mastery in his techniques, chen fei¡¯s core soul energy had also reached the later stages of the aperture tempering realm. furthermore, his robust physique, granted by the suppressing dragon elephant technique, along with all these factors, provided chen fei with an unparalleled foundation. however, even with all these advantages, chen fei decided to take it a bit slower. after opening each acupoint, chen fei would pause for a few days to contemplate the changes the acupoint brought to his body. once he understood these changes, he would proceed to open new acupoints. in the practice of cultivation, understanding the underlying principles was crucial, not just knowing the techniques. failing to grasp the why and how of things could lead to future problems. the interface, an extraordinary existence, offered chen fei profound insights during the cultivation of each technique. these insights allowed him to comprehend the mysteries hidden within the techniques. chen fei diligently absorbed these insights, making them a part of himself. although chen fei had slightly slowed his pace, opening seven acupoints in a month was still an incredible speed that would leave others in disbelief if it were known. from the breakthrough of the mid ¨C stage aperture tempering realm to now, it had been roughly eight months, not even a full year. yet, in this short span, chen fei had already opened sixty-eight acupoints. with only four more acupoints to open, chen fei would be able to attempt breaking through to the later stage of the aperture tempering realm. to achieve this leap in just under a year, from mid-stage to later stage, was an accomplishment that would sound like a dream to most. many cultivators in the aperture tempering realm struggled to open a single acupoint in a year, making chen fei¡¯s rapid progress nothing short of astonishing. initially, it took chen fei over two years to break through from the early stage of the aperture tempering realm to the mid-stage. now, as his cultivation level grew, the time required for breakthroughs became increasingly shorter. in the past month, in addition to the growth of his acupoint cultivation, chen fei also reached mastery in the practice of star gazing art. having achieved this level in the star gazing art, chen fei¡¯s sensory perception had become remarkably heightened even when he wasn¡¯t actively using the technique. currently, even cultivators at the later stages of the aperture tempering realm or the pinnacle of the realm couldn¡¯t approach chen fei without being detected. notions of ambush or surprise attacks were utterly ineffective against him. furthermore, chen fei could extend his vision for dozens of miles, granting him an expanded awareness of the surrounding area. while he couldn¡¯t yet achieve ¡°thousand-mile soul lock,¡± within a hundred miles, if someone¡¯s aura was detected by chen fei, they had no hope of evading his pursuit. unless that person possessed a speed that far surpassed chen fei¡¯s. however, among cultivators of the same realm, chen fei had yet to encounter anyone ¡¯ with such exceptional speed. apart from the star gazing art, chen fei had been consistently practicing the ¡°primordial sword scripture,¡± which had reached the perfection of its fourth level. although reaching the fourth level of the primordial sword scripture allowed chen fei to begin incorporating it into the inheritance of the fourth style, his current primary focus was on mastering the ¡°great thunder sword,¡± which was still in the stage of proficiency. hence, the complete mastery of the fourth level of the primordial sword scripture had not yet provided chen fei with significant combat enhancements. however, given the current pace of his practice with the great thunder sword, it wouldn¡¯t be long before it reached perfection. with a perfected great thunder sword, incorporated into the primordial sword scripture, the boost in power would become quite substantial. chen fei¡¯s accelerated cultivation speed also influenced the pace of training for chi shuqing. after all, they had been practicing together, and chen fei¡¯s source power had always been the guiding force. the stronger chen fei became, the more he could naturally channel the elemental energy from all directions. currently, chi shuqing practically lived at the primordial sword sect. the constant back and forth between her own cultivation and assisting chen fei was starting to feel bothersome. when compared to her solo cultivation, the speed of advancement while practicing with chen fei was undeniably much faster. clearly, when there were quicker and better alternatives available, hardly anyone would choose the original way. going from frugality to luxury is easy, but reversing the process and returning to frugality can test one¡¯s self-discipline. the key was that chi shuqing had no need to test her self-discipline in this matter; there was simply no reason to consider it. moreover, after each joint cultivation session, chi shuqing¡¯s body would feel weak, and she needed quite some time to recover before she could leave. chi shuqing was very content with this cultivation lifestyle. however, the only issue was that she had been struggling to make progress with the heart refinement formation that chen fei had taught her. even though she could understand things like diagrams, she couldn¡¯t seem to lay out the formation, whether in reality or within the strange heart realm. this seemed to confirm chen fei¡¯s earlier speculation that the mysterious cultivation techniques or formations from that particular lineage might indeed require a specific kind of constitution to succeed. clearly, chi shuqing did not possess this constitution, while the young disciple from the earlier seedling period probably had the required constitution, meeting the lineage¡¯s criteria. because chi shuqing frequently visited the primordial sword sect, news of her relationship with chen fei had spread throughout the sect. most of the elders looked at chen fei with envious eyes. the selection of partners among disciples of the sunken water pavilion was already strict, and for elders in the aperture tempering realm, it was even more so. chi shuqing choosing chen fei in the beginning might have surprised some people, especially since chen fei seemed to possess immense potential but hadn¡¯t yet transformed it into true strength. only a select few like qu qingsheng truly understood how accurate chi shuqing¡¯s judgment was and how swiftly she acted. under a starry sky, in the courtyard, chen fei sat cross-legged with chi shuqing beside him. she hadn¡¯t left tonight mainly due to her lack of strength. suddenly, chen fei¡¯s eyes opened, and he looked in the direction of the mountain gate with a puzzled expression. he slowly stood up. ¡°what¡¯s wrong?¡± chi shuqing asked, watching chen fei. ¡°something¡¯s odd!¡± a faint light flashed in chen fei¡¯s eyes. with star gazing art activated, he ignored all terrain obstacles and took in the scene outside the mountain gate. ¡°elder wu?¡± seeing the figure outside the mountain gate, chen fei was momentarily surprised. he naturally recognized the aura of wu guangyin. however, at this moment, wu guangyin felt extremely peculiar to chen fei, completely different from before. what was more critical was that wu guangyin should be on the other side in shang wu city, monitoring the situation there. how could he suddenly return here? outside the mountain gate, wu guangyin moved silently, slipping into the mountain gate like a night bat. the disciples patrolling the mountain didn¡¯t notice his presence. the formations inside the gate had already recorded his aura and didn¡¯t trigger any alarms. wu guangym¡¯s figure flickered as he arrived at the residence of the inner sect disciples. his eyes displayed moments of clarity and struggle, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face. however, as the red glow in wu guangyin¡¯s eyes grew stronger, the signs of his struggle gradually faded away. instead, a bloodthirsty expression began to surface, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. a sinister smile crept onto wu guangyin¡¯s lips as he moved towards a particular house. with his right hand extended forward, a powerful suction force emanated from his hand. an inner sect disciple was helplessly drawn into wu guangyin¡¯s grasp, completely defenseless. just as wu guangyin was about to crush the disciple¡¯s neck, a hand landed on his shoulder. wu guangyin¡¯s expression changed abruptly, and he was about to react, but he suddenly felt an immense force surging into his body. all his elemental energy retreated in the face of this overpowering strength. wu guangyin had almost no resistance and was subdued, unable to move. with a gentle movement of his right hand, chen fei silently returned the oblivious inner sect disciple back into the residence. with wu guangyin in tow, he disappeared towards the main peak. wu guangyin¡¯s body trembled incessantly as he attempted to break free from chen fei¡¯s restraint. however, the disparity in their strengths, coupled with chen fei¡¯s sudden intervention, made it impossible for wu guangyin to escape. in the blink of an eye, chen fei arrived in front of qu qingsheng¡¯s courtyard. sensing chen fei¡¯s aura, qu qingsheng appeared at the door and saw chen fei holding wu guangyin. upon witnessing this scene, qu qingsheng was momentarily surprised. however, he quickly noticed something unusual about wu guangyin. it wasn¡¯t just the cruelty in wu guangyin¡¯s eyes; there was also something extremely peculiar mixed in his aura. ¡°just now, elder wu appeared in the inner sect disciple¡¯s area¡­¡± chen fei briefly recounted the recent events. when qu qingsheng heard that wu guangyin intended to kill an inner sect disciple, a hint of shock appeared on qu qingsheng¡¯s face. qu qingsheng was about to approach and assess wu guangyin¡¯s condition when wu guangyin¡¯s body suddenly trembled slightly, and the faint aura of cruelty that had been emerging vanished instantly. wu guangyin slowly opened his eyes and, upon seeing qu qingsheng and chen fei, he couldn¡¯t help but pause, not fully understanding what had happened. glancing around, wu guangyin realized he was back within the sect, and his surprise deepened. ¡°sect master, wasn¡¯t i in shang wu city? what¡¯s going on?¡± wu guangyin looked at qu qingsheng, his expression filled with confusion, puzzlement, and a hint of anxiety. for anyone to suddenly find themselves transported thousands of miles away with a blink of an eye would be quite unnerving, let alone for someone in the aperture tempering realm. this level of disorientation was even more terrifying. ¡°do you have no recollection of what just happened?¡± qu qingsheng furrowed his brows. as a veteran aperture tempering realm cultivator in the primordial sword sect, even though wu guangyin was only in the early aperture tempering realm stage, he possessed significantly more experience and strength than the average elder. under these circumstances, if wu guangyin could be silently controlled, what might happen to others who encountered a similar situation? chen fei released his grip on wu guangyin¡¯s shoulder, took a step back, and watched wu guangyin. he didn¡¯t speak but continued to operate the star gazing art to its fullest extent. ¡°i only remember observing the movements of that person in shang wu city. everything that happened afterward is a blank,¡± wu guangyin shook his head. ¡°relax your mind, i will examine your sea of consciousness,¡± qu qingsheng said with a solemn tone after a moment of contemplation. wu guangyin¡¯s situation seemed akin to someone having placed an imprint on his mind and subsequently manipulating it at will. unfortunately, when it came to one¡¯s own mental state, it was difficult for others to discern any irregularities from the outside if the person did not release their guard. ¡°very well,¡± wu guangyin nodded. releasing his mental guard would mean being completely defenseless, but wu guangyin didn¡¯t hesitate. ¡°wait a moment,¡± chen fei suddenly stopped qu qingsheng, who looked at him with some confusion. ¡°elder wu, do you think master xi lian is foolish?¡± chen fei stared at wu guangyin and suddenly asked. ¡°what¡­what?¡± wu guangyin¡¯s aura trembled significantly, and he looked at chen fei with a bewildered expression. ¡°i mean, master xi lian, is he a fool and a despicable person?¡± chen fei said with a stern voice. ¡°you¡­ how dare you!¡± wu guangyin¡¯s eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, his acupoints all over his body quivered, and he was about to explode. however, chen fei¡¯s right hand, in the form of a sword finger, had already touched wu guangyin¡¯s forehead in advance.. Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Blood Sacrifice chapter 388: blood sacrifice translator: dragon boat translation j editor: dragon boat translation ¡°buzz!¡± a ripple spread out from the center of wu guangyin¡¯s head, and his body trembled slightly as a dark shadow was forcibly ejected. as soon as the dark shadow appeared, a bloodthirsty and savage aura rushed forth, just like the eerie and chaotic presence in the srrange heart realm, mad and frenzied. but within the madness, there was a hint of cunning. ¡°roar!¡± the dark shadow roared towards chen fei, but before it could make a move, a sword light had already pierced through it. the dark shadow quivered slightly, and in the next moment, it turned into black smoke and dissipated. wu guangyin¡¯s body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground. everything happened in the blink of an eye, from start to finish, it was just the time it took for a few thoughts to pass. chen fei approached and helped wu guangyin up, sending his energy into him. in just a moment, wu guangyin¡¯s eyes slowly opened. there seemed to be no change from when he pretended to be conscious earlier, but chen fei knew that wu guangyin was now fine. ¡°what happened to me?¡± wu guangyin looked at chen fei and qu qingsheng, his expression confused. qu qingsheng looked at chen fei, and chen fei nodded, indicating that wu guangyin was now okay. if it weren¡¯t for the star gazing art, a technique that specifically targeted the mind, chen fei would have had a hard time detecting wu guangyin¡¯s abnormality. not to mention sensing wu guangyin¡¯s strangeness from several miles away at the mountain gate. the thousand thread technique is actually quite sensitive to the perception of the mind, but it still lacks a bit. especially when wu guangyin pretended to recover just now, the thousand thread technique didn¡¯t detect anything wrong. only the star gazing art kept reminding chen fei, which led to the probing scene just now. when wu guangyin returned from shang wu city, the biggest suspicion was on master xi lian from shang wu city. the probability of master xi lian possessing wu guangyin was low, but turning wu guangyin into a ghastly puppet was highly likely. a ghastly puppet, someone who is enslaved to do another¡¯s bidding, and the dark shadow just now was the true form of that spirit. if wu guangyin had released his mind just now, and qu qingsheng had probed with his mind, there was a high possibility that qu qingsheng¡¯s mind would have been contaminated. normally, the mind of a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator would not be easily contaminated, and it was rare to hear of a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator being enslaved. but for wu guangyin to release his mind, indicating that the degree of contamination was beyond imagination. even a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator might encounter significant problems if not careful. qu qingsheng also seemed to have realized this situation. at this moment, his expression was grave. if chen fei hadn¡¯t sensed something was wrong just now, not only would qu qingsheng have been in danger, but the entire primordial sword sect might have been in trouble. ¡°you were being controlled by master xi lian,¡± chen fei said in a low voice, briefly recounting what had happened just now. after hearing chen fei¡¯s words, wu guangyin¡¯s eyes slowly widened, and there was a look of horror in his eyes. he wasn¡¯t afraid of dying himself, but if he were controlled and dragged the entire sect down, he couldn¡¯t die in peace. at the same time, fragments of memories started to surface in wu guangyin¡¯s mind. ¡°blood sacrifice!¡± with a bit of strength returning to his body, wu guangyin straightened himself and continued, ¡°kill the inner sect disciples, draw their essence and blood, set up a blood formation, and release the aura to corrupt even more people!¡± qu qingsheng glanced at chen fei, truly grateful for chen fei¡¯s quick thinking. wu guangyin was an elder of the sect, and the array formations wouldn¡¯t have triggered any alerts. by the time they realized something was amiss, the blood formation would probably have been completed. the outer and inner sect disciples in the body refining realm wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against this contamination. even the core disciples of the true transmission peak would likely be unable to escape this calamity. as for the remaining elders in the aperture tempering realm, it was hard to predict what would happen. after all, the extent of contamination from a blood formation that included disciples from the entire primordial sword sect was uncertain. perhaps even those in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm would be gradually corrupted, and it would become increasingly difficult to reverse the damage. the worst-case scenario would likely involve only a few surviving elders in the primordial sword sect or even total annihilation, turning into puppets of shang wu city. trapped between the desire to survive and the inability to die! chen fei furrowed his brow deeply, realizing how sinister these mind-controlling people in the aperture tempering realm could be. because they feared shang wu city, everyone maintained a considerable distance from it, yet they still fell victim to the scheme unknowingly. ¡°perhaps it has something to do with that damaged high-grade magical treasure?¡± a thought suddenly flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. in this region, the most powerful magical treasures were of low-grade quality, held by various strong cultivators in the aperture tempering realm. there was once an attempt to craft a medium-grade magical treasure, but it ultimately failed. it was rumored that high-grade magical treasures possessed incredibly potent power, even when damaged. they likely retained many mystical qualities. in the end, everyone had underestimated shang wu city and the mind-controlling individuals like master xi lian. ¡°there are people from various sects outside shang wu city. we need to inform them. chen fei, you go and notify the disciples of the sunken water pavilion,¡± qu qingsheng said. qu qingsheng¡¯s expression was solemn, and the situation was dire. despite the competition among several sects surrounding immortal cloud city, in the current circumstances, the benefits of unity far outweighed any rivalry. chen fei nodded in agreement and accepted the task. qu qingsheng, along with wu guangyin, vanished from their location, while chen fei returned to his courtyard and found chi shuqing. ¡°shang wu city and a blood sacrifice?¡± after hearing chen fei¡¯s brief account, chi shuqing immediately stood up. she hadn¡¯t expected so much to happen in just the short time chen fei was away. ¡°elder chen was sent to shang wu city, and now he might be in trouble,¡± chi shuqing said as she rushed out of the courtyard, eager to return to the sect. chen fei moved quickly, catching up with chi shuqing. he held her hand, activated his soaring heaven technique to its limit, and with the aid of the shuttle of flying clouds, the two of them disappeared from the primordial sword sect in the blink of an eye. chi shuqing had only reached the early stage of the aperture tempering realm, and under normal circumstances, she could handle most situations. however, if the sunken water pavilion was truly in trouble, her early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivation would render her extremely vulnerable. furthermore, chi shuqing hadn¡¯t cultivated the star gazing art, so she wouldn¡¯t be able to discern who was tainted and who remained unaffected within the sunken water pavilion. chen fei realized that once they left, he might not see chi shuqing again. having spent so much time together, chen fei couldn¡¯t just watch chi shuqing go off to what might be a perilous situation. given the chance, chen fei hoped that the sunken water pavilion would remain unharmed. chi shuqing looked at chen fei beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness. his willingness to accompany her deeply touched her heart. at the same time, chen fei¡¯s display of speed with his cultivation technique surprised chi shuqing. this kind of speed was something chi shuqing had only seen in the sunken water pavilion¡¯s sect master in the past. and chen fei had clearly only recently broken through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. every time chen fei revealed a bit of himself, it would astonish chi shuqing. while she continued to admire him, she also grew curious about how many more secrets chen fei might be hiding. originally, with chi shuqing¡¯s cultivation level, she considered herself well-informed, but in front of chen fei, it seemed like all her knowledge lost its significance. the primordial sword sect was dozens of miles away from the sunken water pavilion, but in just fifteen minutes, chen fei and chi shuqing arrived at the gate of the sunken water pavilion. seeing the relatively calm sunken water pavilion, chi shuqing couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief. she had been afraid that when she arrived, all she would see was a blood-soaked gate. ¡°let¡¯s go, we should find the sect master first.¡± chi shuqing turned to look at chen fei but noticed that he was frowning as he stared at the sunken water pavilion. this sudden change in chen fei¡¯s demeanor made chi shuqing tense up again. ¡°what¡¯s wrong?¡± chi shuqing realized her voice was trembling. ¡°elder chen might have returned.¡± due to the barriers of the sunken water pavilion¡¯s formations, chen fei found it challenging to sense the strange aura inside the sect. it was different from when he was in the primordial sword sect, where the formations there didn¡¯t pose any hindrance to him. however, even with the barriers of the sunken water pavilion¡¯s formations, chen fei still had a vague feeling that something was amiss. ¡°let¡¯s send in a clone to check first,¡± chen fei said in a low voice. a phantom figure emerged from within chen fei, moved swiftly, and rushed into the sunken water pavilion. the formation at the gate of the sunken water pavilion slightly trembled upon chen fei¡¯s arrival, already issuing a warning inward. inside the sunken water pavilion, the clone of chen fei¡¯s gaze swept over the area for disciples, but it seemed like nothing unusual had happened, everything was as usual. chen fei¡¯s gaze scanned the surroundings again; everything appeared normal, yet that strange feeling still lingered in his heart. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he rushed toward the main peak of the sunken water pavilion. regardless of whether there was an issue or not, his first priority was to find the sect master of the sunken water pavilion, ji ruiqing, and inform her of the situation. ¡°who are you, and why do you trespass into my sunken water pavilion?¡± a sharp shout came from afar, and a graceful figure flickered, chasing after chen fei. chen fei didn¡¯t deliberately avoid her, stopping on a boulder and waiting for the approaching person. seeing that the intruder hadn¡¯t left after entering the gate from afar, chu yushuang¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but change slightly. as she got closer and combined it with the aura, she immediately recognized chen fei¡¯s identity. recently, chen fei had been talked about quite a bit within the sunken water pavilion. apart from his natural talent, the biggest reason for this was chi shuqing. after all, chi shuqing¡¯s choice of chen fei had surprised many people within the sunken water pavilion. regardless of how you looked at it, chen fei could, at best, be considered a rising star. even if they truly valued chen fei¡¯s future, he would have to come to the sunken water pavilion of his own accord. but, precisely because chi shuqing had gone to the primordial sword sect, it could be said that the result had come about because of chi shuqing¡¯s initiative. many within the sunken water pavilion were puzzled, and what¡¯s more, the sect master ji ruiqing had silently consented to chi shuqing¡¯s actions. people speculated that there might be some hidden circumstances involved, making them even more curious about chen fei. chu yushuang was also curious about chen fei, even having thoughts of finding an opportunity to meet him. however, chu yushuang hadn¡¯t expected that they would cross paths in this manner. chen fei had actually intruded into the sunken water pavilion at night, a method that didn¡¯t involve notifying or requesting permission. such an approach was far from friendly. considering chen fei¡¯s relationship with chi shuqing, this behavior could even be described as disrespectful. it was almost equivalent to not knocking on the door and instead directly kicking it down. ¡°lady chu, i come under the orders of sect master qu. i request an audience with your sect master,¡± chen fei said, bowing to chu yushuang.. Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Irreversible Calamity chapter 389: irreversible calamity translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°at this hour, seeking an audience with the sect master?¡± chu yushuang was taken aback upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words. however, considering chen fei¡¯s act of intruding into the sunken water pavilion at night, she knew no one would joke about such a matter. chu yushuang nodded and, with a flicker of her figure, headed towards the main peak. chen fei¡¯s steps followed closely by her side. as chu yushuang saw chen fei easily keeping pace with her, she recalled chen fei¡¯s reputation as a genius and felt a hint of competitiveness rise within her. she unconsciously increased her speed. chu yushuang hadn¡¯t broken through to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm for long, just a few years earlier than chen fei. however, with her exceptional talent and background, she attempted the breakthrough and succeeded at the age of twenty-five. therefore, in terms of age, there wasn¡¯t much difference between chen fei and chu yushuang. over the years, chen fei had shown even greater talent, overshadowing chu yushuang. gradually, people had stopped mentioning chu yushuang¡¯s name. chu yushuang didn¡¯t harbor jealousy; after all, the turnover of generations was a common occurrence, and people always focused on what was new and fresh. it was a perfectly normal phenomenon. chu yushuang¡¯s sudden increase in speed was more of an instinctive comparison. there was a saying, ¡°in the world of scholars, there is no number one; in the world of martial artists, there is no second.¡± this situation applied perfectly here, and among peers, it was even more pronounced. chu yushuang¡¯s sudden acceleration didn¡¯t bother chen fei, as it brought them closer to meeting ji ruiqing faster. whether he could keep up or not, his clone might have lower power, but when it came to speed, excluding the shuttle of flying clouds, they were evenly matched. after all, the clone was an extension of the soaring heaven technique, and their agility was identical. in chen fei¡¯s eyes, chu yushuang¡¯s unexpected burst of speed was nothing remarkable. in fact, if it weren¡¯t for the breach of etiquette, he would have liked to grab chu yushuang¡¯s hand and dash directly to the main peak of the sunken water pavilion. however, in matters of men and women, one had to maintain boundaries. grabbing chu yushuang¡¯s hand would lead to serious consequences. the two figures flickered, and in just a short while, they arrived at the main peak. chu yushuang secretly glanced at chen fei and felt a hint of dissatisfaction. no matter how she accelerated or even gave her all along the way, she couldn¡¯t create even half a body¡¯s distance between them. throughout the journey, chen fei appeared relaxed and composed, showing that this speed wasn¡¯t challenging for him. this expression somewhat irritated chu yushuang. despite breaking through several years earlier than chen fei and excelling in her cultivation, she found herself trailing behind. it was frustrating for chu yushuang to accept that. she excelled in her cultivation, and her primary expertise was in agility. among the early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivators in the sunken water pavilion, she was even among the top three. achieving such status within a few years demonstrated chu yushuang¡¯s unquestionable talent. however, it seemed that she was now losing to chen fei, which was hard for her to accept. if the initial competition was just a subconscious comparison, now it had truly ignited the competitive spirit within chu yushuang. ¡°yushuang seeks an audience with the sect master!¡± ¡°chen fei of the primordial sword sect seeks an audience with sect master ji!¡± chu yushuang and chen fei proclaimed separately. given ji ruiqing¡¯s late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivation, she should have sensed their arrival by now. however, there was no response from the main peak. ¡°yushuang seeks an audience with the sect master!¡± after waiting for a moment without a response, chu yushuang¡¯s brow furrowed, and she raised her voice again. however, ji ruiqing remained silent. ¡°is elder su within the sect?¡± chen fei¡¯s expression slightly changed, and he was tempted to rush in directly. but there was a protective formation on the main peak that even his clone¡¯s strength couldn¡¯t break. trying to force his way in would likely result in the formation retaliating and killing him. as for elder chen, whom chu yushuang had mentioned earlier, chen fei had asked chu yushuang about his whereabouts on the way, and she had said he hadn¡¯t returned yet. however, the current situation didn¡¯t seem to align with elder chen¡¯s absence. ji ruiqing wouldn¡¯t have issues like this if everything was normal. ¡®elder su went on a mission a few days ago and hasn¡¯t returned to the sect.¡± chu yushuang also sensed that the situation had changed. unfortunately, the second late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator within the sunken water pavilion wasn¡¯t present at the moment. ¡°where can we sound the alarm?¡± chen fei asked in a low voice. they couldn¡¯t afford to search for everyone individually anymore; it would take too much time. chen fei preferred to make a mistake by gathering everyone rather than risk leaving someone behind. ¡°there!¡± chu yushuang pointed to another peak and quickly rushed towards it. while on the way, chen fei briefly explained the severity of the situation, and chu yushuang immediately grasped the gravity of it. in the past few days, she hadn¡¯t seen elder chen return, which had given her some peace of mind. however, the current circumstances didn¡¯t look promising. ¡°whoosh!¡± a figure flickered past chu yushuang in an instant. she watched as chen fei¡¯s rapidly retreating figure and couldn¡¯t help but widen her eyes. what kind of speed was this? was this the agility one should possess at the early aperture tempering realm? chu yushuang¡¯s mind struggled to catch up with what had just happened. the competitive spirit she had harbored moments ago had been shattered by chen fei¡¯s astounding speed. ¡°boom!¡± before chu yushuang could fully comprehend what had happened, there was a deafening sound from a distant peak. simultaneously, the aura of another elder from the sunken water pavilion, qu yuexiu, appeared in chu yushuang¡¯s senses. ¡°why would elder qu be there?¡± chu yushuang pushed aside her concerns about chen fei¡¯s agility, and an overwhelming sense of unease settled in her heart. ¡°clang!¡± a thunderous voice, reminiscent of a tolling bell, instantly reverberated throughout the entire sunken water pavilion, startling everyone awake. on the bell mountain peak, qu yuexiu wore a grim expression as she glared at chen fei. occasionally, a dark glint flickered in her eyes. chen fei furrowed his brow and observed qu yuexiu closely. with the help of star gazing art, he detected the same unusual presence mixed in qu yuexiu¡¯s aura, just like what he had sensed from wu guangyin earlier. clearly, qu yuexiu had been contaminated at some point. he had probably stood guard in front of the bronze bell to prevent anyone from ringing it. however, chen fei¡¯s current body, while of average strength, possessed agility far beyond the norm for an early aperture tempering realm cultivator. with just a few maneuvers, he managed to deceive qu yuexiu and promptly rang the bronze bell. ¡°intruder! you shall be killed!¡± qu yuexiu stared at chen fei with a chilling gaze. ¡°senior qu, it¡¯s a misunderstanding,¡± chu yushuang shouted from a distance as she arrived on the scene. ¡°yushuang, this person harbors ill intentions. join me in slaying him!¡± qu yuexiu glanced at chu yushuang and said in a low voice. before her words could fully sink in, qu yuexiu had already appeared in front of chen fei. her sword pointed toward chen fei¡¯s head, and simultaneously, a chaotic and frenzied sword intent assaulted chen fei¡¯s mental state. mental techniques were rarely used among cultivators of the same level, as they could lead to backlash unless there was a significant power disparity, like when a mid-aperture tempering realm cultivator was suppressing an early aperture tempering realm cultivator. qu yuexiu, being in the early aperture tempering realm, didn¡¯t consider the consequences of using mental techniques like someone twisted and deranged. she only cared about achieving results. chen fei remained expressionless, completely ignoring qu yuexiu¡¯s mental technique. with his right hand formed into a sword finger, he pointed it directly at qu yuexiu¡¯s forehead. a sinister smile crept across qu yuexiu¡¯s face as she released another surge of sword intent toward chen fei¡¯s mental state. however, before this second wave of sword intent could reach chen fei, it collided with the first wave, which had struck chen fei¡¯s mental state moments ago. qu yuexiu let out a muffled grunt as her mental sea violently roiled, feeling as if her mental state was on the verge of shattering. the initial collision between the first wave of sword intent, which was as strong as hitting solid iron or diamond, and qu yuexiu¡¯s own sword intent, which was more like tofu, left no doubt about the outcome. qu yuexiu¡¯s sword intent shattered in the face of chen fei¡¯s, just like fragile glass. qu yuexiu thought that as long as she disregarded everything and did whatever it took, she would be able to win. after all, reckless madmen were the most terrifying because their actions were unpredictable. however, she failed to realize that such a reckless approach only hastened her downfall. chen fei¡¯s clone may have been weaker in terms of other aspects, but his mental state was identical in quality to the original. the difference lay mainly in quantity, but he still had the protection of the spirit suppression of the suppressing dragon elephant technique and the thousand thread technique. even if it were a mental technique from a late aperture tempering realm cultivator, it would not harm chen fei. in fact, it would likely be even more challenging for the opponent. with a resounding impact, chen fei¡¯s finger touched qu yuexiu¡¯s forehead. under the influence of the star gazing art and the thousand thread technique¡¯s subtle control, chen fei¡¯s godslayer sword drove straight into qu yuexiu¡¯s mental sea. while qu yuexiu¡¯s mental sea was in turmoil, chen fei tore apart the black mist shrouding qu yuexiu¡¯s mental state. a howl erupted from the dark shadow, as chen fei forcibly expelled it from qu yuexiu¡¯s mental sea. the shadow attempted to resist, but chen fei¡¯s godslayer sword stifled it once more. this dark entity seemed to recognize chen fei¡¯s prowess. it glanced at chu yushuang, who was approaching from afar, and with a swift flicker, it charged toward her. it needed to reattach itself to another cultivator¡¯s consciousness because, in its current state, it was at its most vulnerable. once a ghastly puppet attached itself to a cultivator¡¯s mental sea, it was challenging to expel. many conditions needed to be met, but chen fei met them all. whether it was the formidable godslayer sword, the subtle control of the thousand thread technique and star gazing art, or the fearlessness in close-quarters combat thanks to the suppressing dragon elephant technique and thousand thread technique, all these factors allowed chen fei to easily expel the ghastly puppet. a virtual sword flash streaked by as the dark entity made its move, severing one-third of its form. the dark entity let out a painful, deafening roar. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only chen fei pointed a finger to his own forehead, and three godslayer swords flashed out, encircling the ghastly puppet and immobilizing it. whenever it tried to move, the godslayer swords would slice through its shadowy form as if it were being tortured. the ghastly puppet, in response to the three sword lights, let out a wild howl but refrained from making any further moves. ¡°what is this?¡± chu yushuang arrived late on the scene, observing the fallen qu yuexiu and glancing at the ghastly puppet. a chaotic and maddening aura emanated from it, making people instinctively want to avoid it. ¡°it¡¯s a ghastly puppet! when the others arrive, we must first find out the whereabouts of elder chen and sect master ji,¡± chen fei whispered. the entire sunken water pavilion felt increasingly peculiar to chen fei.. the two missing individuals must be involved in something, and whatever it was, it had the potential to bring about utter catastrophe for the sunken water pavilion! Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Bitter Water Peak chapter 390: bitter water peak translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in just a moment, the cultivators of the sunken water pavilion who had heard the commotion began to gather on the zhongshan peak. their initial focus was entirely on the ghastly puppet, as its frenzied and chaotic presence was palpable even from a great distance. chen fei left the ghastly puppet there for a reason¡ªto quickly convince everyone of the situation. otherwise, chen fei, an outsider, barging into the sunken water pavilion and knocking out one of its elders would seem highly suspicious no matter how you looked at it. with the ghastly puppet standing there, many words need not be spoken. qu yuexiu slowly regained consciousness, looked at the group of people, and her expression showed confusion. however, soon, fragments of memories flashed through qu yuexiu¡¯s mind, and her complexion changed slightly. ¡°elder qu, have you remembered anything? where are elder chen and sect master?¡± chu yushuang asked anxiously upon seeing qu yuexiu¡¯s expression. the situation in the sunken water pavilion was extremely urgent at the moment. if they couldn¡¯t get information from qu yuexiu, they would have to search separately for potential locations. however, this would be far less efficient. moreover, if someone did find a location, they might be vulnerable to an ambush by the ghastly puppet. even sect master ji ruiqing, who was in the late stage of the aperture tempering realm, had gone missing. if they encountered an unexpected situation, they might not be able to handle it. but if they didn¡¯t split up to search, their efficiency would be even lower. ¡°they¡¯re at bitter water peak,¡± qu yuexiu urgently replied. ¡°bitter water peak?¡± hearing this location, everyone was taken aback. chen fei, not being a member of the sunken water pavilion, was naturally unaware of it, and the others were equally puzzled. earlier, when they heard what chen fei had said, the biggest possibility regarding the ghastly puppet was its intent to perform a blood sacrifice on the entire sunken water pavilion, using the gained power to bolster shang wu city and plunge the world into chaos. however, when elder chen xiangyu returned, he didn¡¯t kill any disciples, which seemed entirely different from a blood sacrifice. they had previously speculated on a few locations, all of which were secret places within the sunken water pavilion. their earlier consideration of splitting up to search was based on heading in those directions. what they had never expected was that they would find them at bitter water peak. the name ¡°bitter water peak¡± derived from the natural spring water on the mountain, which had a bitter and unpleasant taste that was hard to swallow. additionally, the trees on bitter water peak were sparse, perhaps due to the water source, and even the surviving trees appeared thin and malnourished, giving them an unsightly appearance. over time, the number of disciples on bitter water peak dwindled, and eventually, everyone moved away from the peak, leaving it completely deserted. the people of the sunken water pavilion had considered renovating bitter water peak since it was one of the sect¡¯s peaks, and leaving it unused seemed like a waste. however, no matter how they tried to improve it, the mountain¡¯s spring water remained extremely bitter, and they couldn¡¯t identify the cause. even when they attempted to guide spiritual energy into the peak using formations, it didn¡¯t significantly improve the situation. eventually, even the people of the sunken water pavilion gave up on bitter water peak, and the sect¡¯s disciples almost forgot about it, treating it as an unnamed mountain range. the group swiftly moved toward bitter water peak. chen fei glanced at the ghastly puppet, and three slashes of the godslayer sword flashed by, causing the ghastly puppet to emit a resentful scream before dissipating completely. outside the sunken water pavilion, chi shuqing anxiously watched the location of the mountain gate. just a moment ago, she had vaguely heard the sound of the bronze bell coming from the mountain gate, which was a signal that the sect was facing an emergency situation. ¡°i killed a ghastly puppet, and now everyone has gone to bitter water peak,¡± chen fei¡¯s main body turned to chi shuqing and briefly explained the situation. ¡°so, should we go in now?¡± chi shuqing let out a sigh of relief, realizing that the situation hadn¡¯t reached its worst point yet. it was fortunate that they arrived quickly, and chen fei was there as well. otherwise, it would have been challenging to identify who the ghastly puppet was. as for bitter water peak, no one could have expected it. ¡°alright!¡± chen fei nodded after giving it some thought. the large-scale blood sacrifice by the ghastly puppet was still in preparation, so the danger of the sunken water pavilion to chen fei was not that high. if they encountered an extreme situation, chen fei was confident he could escape with chi shuqing. after all, the strength of his main body had weakened somewhat, and if he were to engage in combat, he could easily be killed. by the time chen fei¡¯s main body arrived, it might be too late. moreover, the strength of the clone was ultimately a little weak. if it really encountered a fight, it could easily be killed. by then, it would probably be too late for chen fei¡¯s main body to rush over. as qu qingsheng had thought, when one¡¯s interests were closely linked to another¡¯s, the destruction of sunken water pavilion would bring no benefits to the primordial sword sect or the entire surrounding immortal cloud city. therefore, it was clear that they should try to save the sunken water pavilion. after all, they had gone through so much effort, and they couldn¡¯t just give up at the last moment. upon hearing chen fei¡¯s agreement, chi shuqing¡¯s face lit up with joy. chen fei smiled faintly, took chi shuqing¡¯s hand, and with a swift movement, they headed towards bitter water peak. meanwhile, inside the sunken water pavilion, the group had already arrived at bitter water peak. the bitter mountain spring water of bitter water peak, which chen fei had not yet tasted, had an unusual quality. just as they arrived, chen fei noticed that the spiritual energy around bitter water peak felt somewhat sluggish compared to the normal spiritual energy found elsewhere. it instinctively repelled those who ventured near. although this type of spiritual energy could still be absorbed and used for cultivation, it made people feel uncomfortable. using his star gazing art, chen fei observed the aura of the entire bitter water peak, and in the next moment, his figure flashed towards a location halfway up the mountain. as chen fei led the way, chu yushuang couldn¡¯t help but be impressed. dealing with a ghastly puppet was undoubtedly dangerous, but chen fei was still the fastest to act. this was not the primordial sword sect but the sunken water pavilion, and chen fei¡¯s actions made people involuntarily have a good impression of him. not only chu yushuang, but the other elders of the sunken water pavilion also felt the same way when they saw chen fei¡¯s actions. chen fei had no idea about the emotions of the sunken water pavilion elders following him; otherwise, he might have shaken his head and laughed. this was just a clone. it was just that chen fei had perfected his ¡°soaring heaven technique¡± and his core soul energy had reached the late-stage of the aperture tempering realm. this made it impossible for anyone present to realize that this was merely a clone. the key was that the clone had managed to subdue qu yuexiu. defeating a mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator with just a clone seemed almost unreal no matter how you looked at it. chen fei had rushed ahead first because even if his clone were to be destroyed, it wouldn¡¯t cause any real harm to him. the spiritual contamination from those ghastly puppets was usually something that ordinary aperture tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t withstand, but chen fei was completely unaffected. unless the real master xi lian appeared, then chen fei would indeed be unable to resist. however, at most, he would self-destruct the clone, which wouldn¡¯t affect him in any significant way. either master xi lian would kill him with a remote spiritual attack, bypassing the clone and directly striking his true self, or master xi lian would have already caused widespread casualties throughout this kingdom if he possessed such abilities. as far as chen fei knew, there was a more advanced version of the star gazing art within the enigmatic sect inside the strange heart realm, that had such techniques. unfortunately, chen fei hadn¡¯t learned them. with a swift motion, chen fei¡¯s clone sliced through the air, emitting a piercing sound. in the blink of an eye, it had reached halfway up bitter water peak. chen fei scanned the surroundings, then appeared before the mountainside and struck it with a palm. chen fei¡¯s clone couldn¡¯t benefit from the protective power of the suppressing dragon elephant technique because it wasn¡¯t a real physical body. however, with his zhongyuan sword and giant spirit sword both perfected, even without using their blades, chen fei¡¯s every movement could unleash tremendous power, and his clone was no exception. boom! the entire mountainside vibrated violently, countless rocks shattered, and an opening appeared in front of chen fei. however, behind the opening, there was a formidable array blocking chen fei¡¯s path, seamlessly hidden behind the entrance and perfectly connected to the earth¡¯s energy of bitter water peak. ¡°combine your strength to break the formation!¡± chen fei instructed as he saw chu yushuang and the others arrive. with the power of his clone alone, he couldn¡¯t break the formation in a short amount of time. ¡°boom!¡± among the nearly twenty aperture tempering realm cultivators present, a few were even in the mid-stage of the realm. with this level of power, breaking the formation was a trivial task. with a single strike, the formation inside the cave entrance shattered. ¡°master chen, be careful!¡± chu yushuang couldn¡¯t help but remind chen fei as he once again rushed inside. however, before she could finish her sentence, chen fei¡¯s figure had already disappeared. a few of the elders glanced at chu yushuang, a hint of amusement in their eyes. chu yushuang felt their gazes and blushed slightly, though no one made any teasing remarks. at this moment, the most crucial task was to resolve the crisis in the sunken water sect. everything else could be dealt with later. if the sunken water sect were to fall, everything would become meaningless for them. inside the cave, chen fei¡¯s figure moved swiftly. there were many forks along the way, and for someone visiting this place for the first time, it was easy to take the wrong path. however, chen fei followed the guidance of his star gazing art, descending steadily without any hesitation. as he passed through, chen fei left markings along the way to help the others from the sunken water sect catch up. after about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, chen fei passed through a cave entrance, and a biting cold greeted him, causing the flow of inner energy in his clone to slow down slightly. however, he could also feel the surging elemental energy here, but it was extremely frigid, incompatible with his cultivation method. if he forcibly absorbed it, it would likely consume a significant amount of his energy to refine and assimilate it. ¡°swoosh!¡± the sharp sound of a blade cutting through the air rang out, and a cold light grazed chen fei¡¯s neck as it passed by. chen fei¡¯s right hand formed a sword-like gesture and pointed towards the intruder¡¯s forehead. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°kill!¡± chen xiangyu shouted explosively, and a surge of sword intent shot out from his mind directly into chen fei¡¯s consciousness. sensing chen xiangyu¡¯s action, chen fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. did these ghastly puppets not communicate with each other? the same move, once again? this kind of simultaneous mental attack, which felt like burning both jade and stone, was indeed an effective technique against other aperture tempering realm cultivators. whether it would harm the host being possessed, in this case, chen xiangyu¡¯s own mental state, was not a concern for the ghastly puppets. their logic was focused on eliminating their target as quickly as possible. however, among these ghastly puppets, it was unclear whether they couldn¡¯t coordinate with each other or simply lacked intelligence. they seemed to provide chen fei with convenient conditions by targeting his core soul energy output.. Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: Unstoppable Momentum chapter 391: unstoppable momentum translator: dragon boat translation | editor: dragon boat translation ¡°boom!¡± as if a fragile sound from within its soul, the sword intent clashed with chen pel¡¯s seemingly impenetrable consciousness, shattering the sword intent in an instant. chen xiangyu¡¯s figure involuntarily stiffened. the ghastly puppets didn¡¯t care much about their host¡¯s mental damage because they were the ones in control. while a host¡¯s mental injury had some impact on them, it wasn¡¯t significant. however, the clean and swift shattering of the sword intent caused a backlash that made chen xiangyu¡¯s body involuntarily stiffen, affecting the ghastly puppet attached to him as well. chen fei¡¯s pointed finger thrust directly into chen xiangyu¡¯s forehead. the godslayer sword moved like it was cutting through bamboo, effortlessly slicing through the location where the ghastly puppet was attached. ¡°hum!¡± behind chen xiangyu, a dark mass burst out. it was the ghastly puppet that chen fei had expelled. just as it was about to roar, the godslayer sword flashed, cutting it in half, and it dissipated into black smoke. keeping such ghastly puppets alive was only a source of trouble; it was better to kill them outright. chen xiangyu¡¯s body lost strength, and she slumped to the ground, her face pale. she had been possessed by the ghastly puppet for too long, and it had already harmed her core. chen fei glanced at chen xiangyu briefly, then turned his gaze forward to where the sect master of the sunken water pavilion, ji ruiqing, was standing on a pool of water. inside the cave, the pervasive cold air emanated from this pool. while the mountain spring at the bitter water peak was bitter and the surrounding spiritual energy was sluggish, inside the cave, the spiritual energy was pure and abundant. chen fei gazed at ji ruiqing, and he sensed the ghastly puppet¡¯s aura emanating from ji ruiqing. evidently, ji ruiqing had let her guard down and had fallen under the ghastly puppet¡¯s influence. regardless of whether compared to qu yuexiu or chen xiangyu, the madness and malice radiating from ji ruiqing right now were several times more intense. just looking at her back, one could feel a chilling sensation enveloping their heart. ¡°without permission, you¡¯ve trespassed into my sunken water pavilion.¡± ji ruiqing slowly turned around, looking at chen fei. her eyes widened, and she sternly exclaimed, ¡°you, you have quite the audacity!¡± ¡°whoosh!¡± an astonishing aura burst forth from ji ruiqing, pressing directly onto chen fei. inside the cave, a sudden gust of wind blew, causing chen fei¡¯s hair to flutter backward. this kind of aura might instill panic in the hearts of those in the early or middle stages of the aperture tempering realm, and if someone had a weaker disposition, they might even flee in terror. after all, this was the genuine power of the late stage aperture tempering realm, and without reaching a similar level, it was akin to a mantis trying to stop a chariot. however, chen fei didn¡¯t flee. instead, he kept his eyes locked onto ji ruiqing, using his star gazing art to the fullest to observe every subtle change in ji ruiqing¡¯s aura. the aura of the aperture tempering realm alone was not enough to intimidate chen fei, because chen fei himself was also at the late-stage aperture tempering realm. just his aura alone couldn¡¯t pose any threat to chen fei. behind chen fei, the members of the sunken water pavilion followed the marks he had left behind and entered the cave. seeing the hidden paradise inside the cave, everyone was somewhat surprised. they didn¡¯t understand the situation here, but now, it didn¡¯t matter. they all noticed something unusual about ji ruiqing. ¡°master¡­¡± chu yushuang looked at ji ruiqing and couldn¡¯t help but mutter softly. ¡°allowing outsiders to enter our mountain gate without resistance? and now you let them in! kill him!¡± ji ruiqing looked at the sunken water pavilion members, sternly rebuking them while pointing at chen fei. ji ruiqing¡¯s imposing aura overwhelmed the other members of the sunken water pavilion, making it difficult for them to breathe. faced with the aura of a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, not everyone could disregard it like chen fei. even though the members of the sunken water pavilion were determined in their hearts, under the pressure of this aura, they could only perform at around seventy percent of their strength, which was already considered good. hearing ji ruiqing¡¯s words, the members of the sunken water pavilion exchanged glances, unsure of what to do. in the past, they would have unquestioningly followed ji ruiqing¡¯s orders, but now it was evident that ji ruiqing was being controlled. however, they had no idea how to free ji ruiqing from this control. rushing forward and trying to subdue ji ruiqing? putting aside whether they could defeat a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, even the idea of challenging their leader went against their ingrained beliefs, making them hesitate. ¡°what are you waiting for? do you want to betray the sunken water pavilion?¡± ji ruiqing shouted angrily, and the water pool beneath him trembled slightly. the already intense aura grew even stronger, as if ji ruiqing was about to make a thunderous move at any moment. ¡°now, you can¡¯t move, can you?¡± chen fei calmly looked at ji ruiqing and said. ji ruiqing turned to look at chen fei, and a hint of a sinister smile suddenly appeared on her face. in terms of age, ji ruiqing was from the same generation as qu qingsheng and was already over a hundred years old now. however, cultivators in the aperture tempering realm would not show signs of aging in their appearance until they were approaching the end of their natural lifespan. moreover, the sunken water pavilion¡¯s cultivation techniques had a remarkable effect on preserving youthfulness. in addition to the effects of some longevity pills, ji ruiqing¡¯s appearance not only did not show any signs of aging, but she also appeared to be in her early thirties at most. the enigmatic smile she wore at this moment had a unique charm to it. inside chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the suppressing dragon elephant remained calm, and there was no change in chen fei¡¯s expression. failing to achieve the desired effect, ji ruiqing¡¯s brows furrowed slightly the overwhelming aura that had filled the entire cave was now entirely focused on chen fei, but chen fei remained calm. ¡°controlling a cultivator¡¯s mind in the late aperture tempering realm must be challenging, right?¡± chen fei began to slowly approach ji ruiqing, a slight smile on his face. he continued, ¡°i believe master ji is still trying to break free right now, so are you just stalling for time?¡± the smile vanished from ji ruiqing¡¯s face as she watched chen fei approach step by step. she slowly raised her right hand, gathering a vast amount of elemental energy in her palm. the expressions of everyone present changed drastically. if ji ruiqing were to truly unleash the power of the late aperture tempering realm, it would be difficult for anyone in the vicinity, including those at the same cultivation level, to contend with her. particularly if the ghastly puppets were to disregard everything and even burst their cultivation bases to gain strength, everyone would likely be wiped out. this was the power of the late aperture tempering realm, and it was the kind of strength that sects like the sunken water pavilion relied on to suppress their rivals. a sect without a late aperture tempering realm cultivator would see its sphere of influence greatly diminished. much like the black city district, if the district master of the black city district did not possess a late aperture tempering realm cultivation, it would be impossible to control and maintain such a gray area, and it would have long been divided up by other cultivators. the fluctuations in ji ruiqing¡¯s elemental energy became increasingly intense, akin to the moments before a mountain collapse or a tsunami. a palpable sense of unease arose in everyone¡¯s hearts, but chen fei continued to advance slowly towards ji ruiqing. ji ruiqing¡¯s eyes displayed a hint of sternness as she was about to unleash a sword technique with her right hand. suddenly, her expression changed, and the right arm she had raised slowly struggled to lower itself. chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened, and his figure flickered. in an instant, he appeared in front of ji ruiqing, pointing a finger at ji ruiqing¡¯s forehead. through his earlier observations with star gazing art, chen fei had noticed that ji ruiqing¡¯s aura had been subtly fluctuating, and her mental state had been in constant turmoil. it was evident that, although the ghastly puppet had controlled ji ruiqing, ji ruiqing had never given up resisting. this was reflected in the unusual fluctuations in her mental state. while late aperture tempering realm cultivators¡¯ mental states were not supposed to be controlled so easily, the ghastly puppets under master xi lian¡¯s command were apparently an exception, possibly due to the influence of that high-quality magical treasure. however, despite ji ruiqing¡¯s momentary lapse in control, it was clear that she had not given up resisting. chen fei¡¯s provocations and ji ruiqing¡¯s recent actions only confirmed chen fei¡¯s speculation. as long as chen fei¡¯s fingertip touched ji ruiqing, he was confident he could establish a mental connection with ji ruiqing¡¯s true self and expel the ghastly puppet from ji ruiqing¡¯s sea of consciousness. losing ji ruiqing as the host, a single ghastly puppet was no cause for concern. ¡°how dare you!¡± ji ruiqing raised her head to look at chen fei and a burst of sword energy exploded from within her. although chen fei¡¯s fingertip was just an inch away from ji ruiqing¡¯s forehead, that one inch seemed insurmountable. ¡°boom!¡± chen fei¡¯s body was involuntarily sent flying, and his right hand was shattered by the close-range impact of ji ruiqing¡¯s sword energy. not only his right hand, but the sword energy also swept across chen fei¡¯s body, leaving him riddled with injuries. this was undeniably the sword energy unleashed by a late aperture tempering realm cultivator, and even mid aperture tempering realm cultivators would be severely wounded or killed with a single touch. chen fei¡¯s clone was unable to withstand it, and his fate seemed grim. ¡°chen fei!¡± chu yushuang watched chen fei¡¯s fragmented and battered body in mid-air, feeling his weakening aura, and couldn¡¯t help but shout loudly. the others were equally horrified. ¡°everyone, attack together and save the sect leader!¡± everything happened too quickly, and the members of the sunken water pavilion couldn¡¯t react in time. chen fei was on the brink of death, and it seemed likely that he would die soon. however, at this moment, they couldn¡¯t afford to think too much. they rushed towards ji ruiqing, hoping to expel the ghastly puppet while ji ruiqing was not completely under its control. ¡°rebellion from within, a grave offense that merits execution!¡± in ji ruiqing¡¯s sea of consciousness, a manic aura radiated outwards, sweeping the surroundings. everyone¡¯s hearts were thrown into chaos, causing the force behind their attacks to unconsciously weaken. at the same time, chen fei¡¯s aura completely vanished from their senses, a result that cast a shadow over everyone¡¯s hearts. ji ruiqing¡¯s eyes turned black, and with a sweeping sword strike, several mid aperture tempering realm elders who were at the forefront were instantly sent flying, their blood staining the sky. however, compared to the sword energy that had killed chen fei just now, this time, the force was significantly weaker. it was evident that ji ruiqing¡¯s own consciousness had been struggling to break free all along. ¡°kill, kill, kill!¡± ji ruiqing¡¯s pupils vanished, replaced by a sky-high killing intent. chu yushuang had just rushed to ji ruiqing¡¯s side when she met her gaze, and she was suddenly immobilized, unable to move. ji ruiqing¡¯s longsword in her hand twirled and slashed toward chu yushuang¡¯s neck. not only chu yushuang, but also the few aperture tempering realm initiates who had rushed forward slightly faster, were all rendered motionless at this moment. they could only watch helplessly as the sword edge approached their own necks. despair pervaded the hearts of each and every one of them; they were about to die! once this sword struck, there would be no doubt about their deaths! ¡°boom!¡± read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only suddenly, a figure appeared behind ji ruiqing without a sound and pointed a finger at the back of her head. everyone¡¯s eyes widened as they watched the figure behind ji ruiqing. chen fei? didn¡¯t his aura dissipate just now? wasn¡¯t he dead? before everyone could react, ripples spread out from ji ruiqing¡¯s body, and a dark figure was expelled from her.. Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: Annihilation chapter 392: annihilation translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation indeed, chen fei¡¯s clone had been shattered, and in the face of the power of a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, the clone conjured by soaring heaven technique¡¯s illusions was undoubtedly weaker. what appeared behind ji ruiqing at this moment was chen fei¡¯s true self. fortunately, chen fei¡¯s true self arrived in time; otherwise, the people here might not have been completely wiped out, but those at the early stage of the aperture tempering realm would probably not have survived for long. the difference in strength between the late-stage and early-stage aperture tempering realm was vast, and even though ji ruiqing couldn¡¯t fully unleash her power due to the struggle for control over her body, it was still far beyond what an early-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator could withstand. in battles among cultivators, sometimes a slight difference could mean the difference between life and death. when the gap was two realms apart, they weren¡¯t even in the same league. with the expulsion of the ghastly puppet, ji ruiqing¡¯s body swayed slightly, but she quickly steadied herself. she looked towards the ghastly puppet, and in its panicked state, the ghastly puppet lunged towards the nearest elder of the sunken water pavilion. without a host, the ghastly puppet¡¯s power significantly diminished. whoosh! a streak of sword energy soared through the air, catching up to the ghastly puppet in an instant. the ghastly puppet attempted to dodge, but found its body frozen, and it could only watch as the sword energy cleaved it in two. this sword energy was unleashed by ji ruiqing herself. at this moment, her true power as a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator was fully displayed. unlike qiu yuexiu and chen xiangyu, who would faint immediately, ji ruiqing not only remained conscious but also directly slew the ghastly puppet on the spot. for cultivators in the aperture tempering realm¡¯s late stage, this was the norm under normal circumstances; foreign ghastly puppets couldn¡¯t control their minds. it was only due to carelessness, failing to recognize that their disciples had been tainted, that led to them being possessed together. however, master xi lian¡¯s ghastly puppet was indeed much more formidable than the average ghastly puppet. it had never appeared before, just like how there had never been an eerie being among those in the combined aperture tempering realm. it was too easily overlooked. when they saw the ghastly puppet being slain, a collective sigh of relief swept through everyone in the sunken water pavilion. what was more crucial was that their core figure, the sect master of the sunken water pavilion, ji ruiqing, finally regained consciousness. ¡°it¡¯s been hard on everyone,¡± ji ruiqing said softly as she looked at the others. ji ruiqing then turned to chen fei, who cupped his hands in respect. this was a basic show of respect for a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, especially the sect master. ¡°master chen, we owe you a great debt this time. otherwise, the sunken water pavihon would probably have become history,¡± ji ruiqing said in a hushed tone. although ji ruiqing had been contaminated and possessed by the ghastly puppet, she remembered everything that had happened in the outside world clearly. if it hadn¡¯t been for chen fei¡¯s arrival this time, not only would most of the aperture tempering realm cultivators in the sunken water pavilion have perished, but even all the ordinary body refining realm disciples would not have been spared. the frigid pool within this bitter water peak was actually connected to the earth¡¯s veins of the entire sunken water pavilion. the sunken water pavilion was established here precisely because of this earth¡¯s vein. the true core of the earth¡¯s vein, only a few of the sunken water pavilion¡¯ elders knew its location, and it was also protected by formations. as for this frigid pool, only ji ruiqing and one other late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator were aware of it. normally, this frigid pool wouldn¡¯t have any impact on the earth¡¯s veins, and it was also protected by formations. any disturbance would be immediately known by ji ruiqing. however, no one had expected that ji ruiqing would be possessed by a ghastly puppet, leading to the current situation. the ghastly puppet had intended to sacrifice the entire earth¡¯s vein. in that case, the first to suffer would be the sunken water pavilion¡¯ body refining realm disciples, and by the time the other aperture tempering realm elders realized something was amiss, it would have been too late. as ji ruiqing had mentioned, if chen fei hadn¡¯t arrived in time and if they had delayed a bit longer, no matter how desperately they fought, it would have been impossible to turn the tide. furthermore, ji ruiqing would have been completely controlled by the ghastly puppet, and the remaining elders of the sunken water pavilion, when facing ji ruiqing in her aperture tempering realm late stage, would have had no chance to escape. thank you, sect master ji,¡± chen fei replied with a respectful gesture. the others in the sunken water pavilion looked at chen fei, still very puzzled about his resurrection. they had clearly sensed chen fei¡¯s aura disappearing just a moment ago. however, now he had reappeared full of life and energy. some of them even suspected that the one who had died just now might have been chen fei¡¯s clone. after all, the primordial sword sect¡¯s soaring heaven technique allowed for the creation of clones, which was quite famous. however, the strength of the clones created by the soaring heaven technique was relatively weak, likely only at the body refining realm level, while chen fei had just subdued both qu yueshu and chen xiangyu in succession. this displayed power far beyond what a clone should possess. standing in the background, chi shuqing watched as everyone¡¯s attention was on chen fei. a proud smile appeared on her face. this was the man she had chosen, and now he had saved her sect from dire straits. chen fei¡¯s demonstrated strength was just the tip of the iceberg. when the others within the sect truly grasped chen fei¡¯s capabilities in the future, the look on their faces would be even more satisfying to chi shuqing. this favor is etched in the sunken water pavilion¡¯ memory,¡± ji ruiqing said softly. ¡°sect master ji, there¡¯s no need for this,¡± chen fei waved his hand, addressing ji ruiqing directly. with ji ruiqing¡¯s status, saying these words in person meant that any request chen fei might make in the future, as long as it didn¡¯t jeopardize the sunken water pavilion¡¯ survival, ji ruiqing would likely readily agree. with the crisis at the sunken water pavilion resolved, ji ruiqing insisted on hosting and entertaining chen fei, but he politely declined. the sunken water pavilion would undoubtedly need to address and rectify any remaining issues and potential threats following the recent events. chen fei¡¯s continued presence might be ill-timed, and he needed to return promptly to the primordial sword sect to ensure no other dangers threatened the sect. chen fei headed toward his sect, while another aperture tempering realm late-stage cultivator from the primordial sword sect, zhou zixun, had just arrived at the entrance of the big dipper tower. the big dipper tower was quite distant from the primordial sword sect, over a hundred miles away. among martial sects, maintaining sufficient distance between them helped avoid suspicion and allowed for enough resource allocation. zhou zixun stood before the big dipper tower¡¯s entrance, gazing up at the peaks inside. his brows furrowed slightly. zhou zixun didn¡¯t possess star gazing art, so he couldn¡¯t sense aura as keenly as chen fei, but as a aperture tempering realm late-stage cultivator with over a hundred years of cultivation experience, even slight abnormalities couldn¡¯t escape his notice. considering the recent encounter with their adversaries, zhou zixun¡¯s expression darkened slightly. something felt amiss, and while he couldn¡¯t put his finger on it, he knew he had arrived too late. ¡°hoo!¡± a sudden gust of wind swept across the flat ground, causing the fabric of zhou zixun¡¯s cyan robe to rustle continuously. a figure appeared silently at the entrance of the big dipper tower, observing zhou zixun with a smile on their face. at first glance, the smile seemed warm and friendly, but upon closer inspection, one would notice that although the person¡¯s face displayed a smile, his eyes held no trace of amusement. furthermore, the meaning conveyed by ¡¯ his gaze sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. ¡°elder zhou, what an honor to have you here! please forgive any shortcomings in our reception!¡± elder zhong, a senior member of the big dipper tower, greeted zhou zixun warmly with clasped hands. zhou zixun remained silent, his gaze locked onto elder zhong. his brows furrowed tighter and tighter as he observed him. elder zhong was a mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator and had encountered zhou zixun a few times in previous years, though they were not particularly familiar with each other. however, as zhou zixun scrutinized elder zhong, he felt an unsettling chill creeping over him. the fact that a mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator like elder zhong could make zhou zixun, a late-stage aperture tempering realm cultivator, feel this uneasy was far from normal. clearly, zhou zixun¡¯s spiritual sense was sending a warning signal, urging him to get away from this place quickly. zhou zixun glanced at the entrance of the big dipper tower and let out a sigh. simply retreating like this wasn¡¯t in his nature. whether it was a ghastly puppet or some other threat, zhou zixun needed to gather information about the true situation within the big dipper tower. going back to the primordial sword sect in ignorance wouldn¡¯t allow him to provide any meaningful assistance. ¡°it¡¯s been several years, elder zhong, and your cultivation must have grown even more profound. today, i¡¯d like to exchange a few moves,¡± zhou zixun declared. without waiting for elder zhong¡¯s response, he swiftly moved forward. simultaneously, a shadowy figure emerged from behind zhou zixun; it was his clone, employing the soaring heaven technique. gathering intelligence was a task best suited for his clone. zhou zixun had no intention of rushing into the big dipper tower alone, as it would be far too dangerous. if the primordial sword sect were to lose an aperture tempering realm cultivator like him, they would become extremely vulnerable to various threats in the future. therefore, zhou zixun wouldn¡¯t put himself in harm¡¯s way. in the next moment, the sound of explosions filled the air, and sword energy crisscrossed the surroundings. elder zhong¡¯s earlier friendly smile had vanished completely, replaced by an extreme coldness and madness. one quarter of an hour later, zhou zixun¡¯s figure flickered, and with a few steps, he was already a hundred paces away. several figures chased after him for a while but had to eventually stop. they stood there, watching zhou zixun¡¯s retreating figure with icy stares. zhou zixun¡¯s expression was solemn. his clone had entered the big dipper tower, and not far inside, he witnessed the true scene unfolding within. blood flowed like a river, and the pungent scent of blood permeated nearly every corner of the big dipper tower. madness and chaos reigned, and an insane atmosphere filled the air, driving people to the brink of insanity. most of the big dipper tower¡¯s disciples were dead, and the remaining few engaged m frenzied battles, showing no hint of their former camaraderie. deep-seated grudges seemed to be the only thing remaining. the aperture tempering realm elders were maintaining a formation, with themselves as the core. they used their own lives as the formation¡¯s anchor to complete the sacrificial ritual. once the ritual was done, they would also turn into ashes. before zhou zixun¡¯s clone could witness more, a flash of blade light shattered it in mid-air. however, from what zhou zixun had already seen, he knew he didn¡¯t need to witness any more. the big dipper tower was already destroyed. from top to bottom, there were no survivors. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only the big dipper tower was the farthest sect from the immortal cloud city and therefore the closest to the shang wu city. the ghastly puppet from shang wu city had naturally arrived at the big dipper tower first. the time between the discovery of the anomaly with wu guangyin and zhou zixun¡¯s arrival at the big dipper tower had taken over an hour. this time difference had led to the complete destruction of the big dipper tower. zhou zixun¡¯s heart was filled with coldness and lingering fear. if it weren¡¯t for chen fei¡¯s prompt discovery of wu guangyin¡¯s anomaly, what fate would have befallen the primordial sword sect? would they have met the same fate as the big dipper tower, completely wiped out in just over an hour, becoming a mere part of history? Chapter 393 - Chapter 393: Acupoint Linkage chapter 393: acupoint linkage translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation this day would be etched into the memories of all the sects surrounding the immortal cloud city, or one could say, within this entire region. to them, the previously quiet shang wu city had made a resounding entrance, shocking the world. compared to when several combined aperture tempering realm cultivators besieged shang wu city in the past, no one could quite fathom the true strength of master xi lian at that time. but today, master xi lian made it clear to everyone what true fear meant. in the vicinity of the immortal cloud city, besides the primordial sword sect, the sunken water pavilion, and the big dipper tower, there were actually quite a few smaller sects and family clans. initially, all of them had aligned themselves with the immortal cloud sword sect. later, due to pressure from the divine flame sect, some had defected. however, today, whether they had sided with the immortal cloud sword sect or joined the divine flame sect, some had suffered. anyone sent to shang wu city had returned as ghastly puppets. many of them were body refining realm cultivators, seemingly not making a significant impact. however, the contamination of the ghastly puppets was incredibly powerful. if not detected, it quickly spread. even if aperture tempering realm cultivators eventually realized something was amiss, it was already too late. some brave aperture tempering realm cultivators chose to sever their own limbs and escape. but in the end, some couldn¡¯t bring themselves to do it and were ultimately tainted by the ghastly puppets, becoming their puppets. only those forces that hadn¡¯t dispatched anyone to shang wu city truly escaped unscathed. after all, these ghastly puppets primarily targeted their original factions. this way, they could better infiltrate and assimilate into the new forces. as for the forces bold enough to send people to shang wu city, they were already quite powerful, which aligned perfectly with master xi lian¡¯s requirements. sacrificing these forces in blood would provide even more power to shang wu city. as for those smaller sects and factions, master xi lian didn¡¯t pay them much attention. in master xi lian¡¯s view, these minor forces would ultimately become his prey. the only difference was whether they would be consumed early or later. at the immortal cloud sword sect. tong zhongqiu looked at sun jie with slightly narrowed eyes. it was difficult for aperture tempering realm cultivators to detect the ghastly puppets, but in front of combined aperture tempering realm experts, these ghastly puppets couldn¡¯t hide. tong zhongqiu narrowed his eyes as he looked at sun jie. it was difficult for cultivators at the aperture tempering realm to detect the presence of ghastly puppets, but in the face of a cultivator at the combined aperture tempering realm, this kind of ghastly puppet couldn¡¯t hide. ¡°don¡¯t misunderstand. it¡¯s just uncomfortable to be constantly watched like this, so i decided to send the ghastly puppet back,¡± sun jie¡¯s voice sounded somewhat subdued. he looked at tong zhongqiu and a faint smile appeared on his face. without waiting for tong zhongqiu¡¯s response, sun jie¡¯s body trembled slightly, and a wisp of black smoke drifted out of his sea of consciousness, then turned into ashes. the ghastly puppet had actually self-destructed, just to leave behind a few words. for factions with combined aperture tempering realm experts, the ghastly puppets were indeed weaker. they might create some chaos, but it was impossible to annihilate a combined aperture tempering realm faction. it could even provoke these nascent realm forces to unite in this region. for sects with cultivators at the combined aperture tempering realm sitting in command, ghastly puppets were still somewhat weaker. they might cause some chaos, but completely annihilating a sect with combined aperture tempering realm cultivators was an impossible task. it might even enrage these sects with combined aperture tempering realm cultivators and lead to further cooperation among them in this region. however, the necessary warning had been given, and master xi lian still maintained a degree of control. he gave face to the sects with combined aperture tempering realm cultivators while preserving his own authority. at the same time, he reaped all the benefits from the other forces that didn¡¯t have combined aperture tempering realm cultivators, strengthening himself. he had secured both face and substance. tong zhongqiu took a deep breath. at this moment, the area around immortal cloud city was probably in utter chaos. even if tong zhongqiu were to take action, it was already too late. the terrifying aspect of these ghastly puppets lay precisely in this place. without reaching a certain level of power, there was no capability to deal with them. yu family clan. yu shoucheng watched his clan members fall, and with a light wave of his right hand, he sent them to the side. yu shoucheng stood up and gazed in the direction of shang wu city. his eyes narrowed slightly, but in the end, he didn¡¯t make any move. for this region, yu family was just passing through. as travelers, they didn¡¯t want to get involved in too many things. although yu shoucheng felt somewhat displeased about his clan members being possessed by the ghastly puppets, it was only a minor annoyance. master xi lian had enough strength to do such things, and in a one-on-one battle, yu shoucheng was indeed no match. besides, his family members were unharmed. therefore, yu shoucheng had no reason to take any further action. master xi lian was indeed becoming increasingly powerful, but if needed, yu family could simply return to the endless sea through the mystic realm. it was a retreat plan, and when things became impossible, they could just leave. at the divine flame sect. jian jinsheng watched as his disciples collapsed and the ghastly puppets disintegrated. a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly reached out with his right hand. the black smoke that should have turned into ashes was forcibly pulled into his hand. the ghastly puppet struggled instinctively, but jian jinsheng lowered his head, and his gaze met the eyes of the ghastly puppet. ¡°hum!¡± the ground beneath jian jinsheng trembled slightly, and ripples spread out. through the eyes of the ghastly puppet, jian jinsheng seemed to have crossed thousands of miles, seeing a patch of black mist. under the black mist, a figure was seated. the figure seemed to sense something, and its eyes suddenly opened, meeting jian jinsheng¡¯s gaze. their gazes clashed like two forces meeting head-on, and in the eyes of both, there seemed to be boundless power. the black mist around them rolled violently, as if thunder had erupted out of thin air, causing the black mist to disperse in all directions. ¡°bang!¡± the ghastly puppet in jian jinsheng¡¯s hand burst apart, and the distant eye contact came to an end. the ashes of the ghastly puppet scattered from jian jinsheng¡¯s palm, and he looked towards the direction of shang wu city in silence, his eyes constantly flickering. the world was in chaos due to the ghastly puppets and master xi lian¡¯s countermeasures. in countless places within this kingdom, there were eerie cries and wails. this dynasty, already in turmoil due to the rebellion, had become even more chaotic. it was the kind of disorder that was almost without order. while there had been rebel forces before, some of the larger cities were surrounded by sects with significant power. these sects treated the cities around them as forbidden territory, and others were not allowed to interfere. as a result, major cities rarely suffered from rebel incursions. those who fled to the cities brought a sufficient and affordable labor force, making the cities even more prosperous. but now, the larger the sect¡¯s power, the more likely they were to send their disciples to shang wu city to quickly obtain information and make decisions as soon as possible. this strategy wasn¡¯t wrong in itself, after all, the timeliness of information was crucial for any faction. moreover, those who went to shang wu city had observed from dozens of miles away. with such a considerable distance, there shouldn¡¯t have been any issues, but unfortunately, problems arose. when the ghastly puppets returned to their sects, those with better luck promptly discovered the problem and could still attempt to salvage the situation. those with worse luck only realized the issue when it was too late, resulting in the tragedy of their sect¡¯s extermination. once a sect was annihilated, if there was enough time, these ghastly puppets would proceed to the nearest city for further blood sacrifices. they aimed to maximize their gains before other strong individuals arrived. in the past, cities that had prospered under the protection of major factions were suddenly struck by catastrophic events, while smaller cities managed to escape unscathed. this dramatic reversal left many people perplexed until their deaths, unable to understand what they had done wrong to face such a fate. these individuals failed to comprehend that in this world of survival of the fittest, strength was power, and weakness was sometimes a mistake. chen fei, understanding this principle, had devoted himself to rigorous training. from the moment he possessed the system panel, he made time to improve his proficiency in various techniques. his goal was to continually enhance his strength so that one day, he could control his destiny instead of being at the mercy of others. in the vicinity of immortal cloud city, big dipper tower was completely eradicated, and some smaller sects vanished without a trace. the primordial sword sect and the sunken water pavilion, on the other hand, were safe and sound. after the incident, qu qingsheng shared a similar sentiment with zhou zixuan; that was, he felt fear. while he had anticipated a dire situation, he hadn¡¯t expected big dipper tower, a faction of its size, to be completely devoured. immortal cloud sword sect was somewhat surprised that both the primordial sword sect and the sunken water pavilion remained unharmed, especially when compared to big dipper tower, which suffered complete devastation. both the primordial sword sect and the sunken water pavilion consciously downplayed chen fei¡¯s role and didn¡¯t place him at the forefront. the primordial sword sect did this to protect chen fei, while the sunken water pavilion was grateful. at the same time, the sunken water pavilion understood that this wasn¡¯t the right time for chen fei to gain fame. for the sunken water pavilion, which chen fei had helped out of a difficult situation, gratitude filled every member. moreover, there was the relationship between chen fei and chi shuqing, placing both sides in a kind of alliance. the outside world was in turmoil, and chen fei lacked the ability to resolve it. the methods of master xi lian exceeded chen fei¡¯s capacity to cope. the gap between the mid-stage aperture tempering realm and combined aperture tempering realm was too great, and even an average combined aperture tempering relam cultivator wasn¡¯t a match for master xi lian. chen fei, at the mid-stage aperture tempering realm, naturally couldn¡¯t deal with master xi lian. chen fei couldn¡¯t afford to think about things that exceeded his capabilities; it was unrealistic. for chen fei, the most practical and fundamental approach was to improve his own strength. only by raising his cultivation realm did he have hope of solving various problems that might arise. take, for example, the crisis posed by the ghastly puppets this time. without the star gazing art and the various techniques chen fei had cultivated, he wouldn¡¯t have had the ability to resolve it. the final outcome might have been similar to big dipper tower. therefore, if he didn¡¯t want to face such powerlessness in the future, he needed to make every effort to enhance his own strength. chen fei immersed himself entirely in his cultivation routine. the proficiency of several techniques continued to increase, and he consumed a sufficient quantity of elixirs daily while continuously opening his acupuncture points. chen fei¡¯s life entered a monotonous and flavorless state. it was only when chi shuqing occasionally came over that life became somewhat more interesting. in the span of ten days, chen fei had opened three more acupoints, bringing the total number of his acupoints to seventy-one. with this number of acupoints, chen fei began to feel the connection between the seventy-one acupoints. this was due to the mastery of the three techniques that reached great completion level and chen fei¡¯s cultivation having already reached the late-stage aperture tempering realm. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only compared to other cultivators who needed to open seventy-two acupoints to experience this connection, chen fei was undoubtedly ahead by quite a bit. this interconnection between acupoints could even be clearly felt by chi shuqing when they practiced together. although chi shuqing had expected chen fei¡¯s rapid increase in strength, this unusual interconnection between acupoints still surprised her. the last time chi shuqing had heard of chen fei breaking through to the mid-stage aperture tempering realm was over half a year ago. what had happened now? Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: Fainting chapter 394: fainting translator: dragon boat translation , editor: dragon boat translation in the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm, there was a sign of acupoint synergy, indicating an imminent breakthrough into the late aperture tempering realm. even though chi shuqing¡¯s own cultivation level was not high, she had some knowledge. however, chen fei¡¯s rate of cultivation growth seemed a bit exaggerated. from breaking through the early aperture tempering realm to now, it hadn¡¯t even been four years. four years might be considered a long time for ordinary people, and for martial cultivators in the body tempering realm, it could allow for further progress. but for those in the aperture tempering realm, four years of time was probably just enough for those in the early stage to stabilize their cultivation. if the cultivation went smoothly, they might be able to open two or three acupoints, which would already be considered excellent talent. with even better talent, perhaps they could open a few more acupoints, but that would be the limit, with no further changes expected. however, when it came to chen fei, four years had been enough to go from the early stage of cultivation to breaking through to the middle stage of cultivation, which was already astonishing. and now, there were even signs of breaking through to the late stage of cultivation. at this moment, aside from suspecting whether chen fei was some kind of ancient monster reincarnated, chi shuqing also began to wonder where her own years of cultivation had led her. clearly, both were on the path of martial arts, but why did chen fei¡¯s path seem so strange, strange enough to make people doubt its authenticity. ¡°occasionally, there are gains in cultivation,¡± chen fei said with a soft smile when he saw chi shuqing¡¯s surprised expression. ¡°i wish i could have occasional gains too,¡± chi shuqing said, clinging to chen fei¡¯s arm, her voice sweet. ¡°your physique is a bit weaker; it¡¯s hard for me to help,¡± chen fei pinched chi shuqing¡¯s cheek gently, feeling its delicate texture. hearing chen fei mention her weaker physique, chi shuqing shyly buried her head, unsure of how to respond to such words. chi shuqing used to hear from her senior sisters that she should have the upper hand when practicing together. however, when it came to chen fei, she found that she was often the first to give in during their joint practice sessions. this was completely different from what her senior sisters had told her. the next morning, chen fei arrived at immortal cloud city in high spirits, while chi shuqing was still lying weak in chen fei¡¯s courtyard. last night, chi shuqing seemed to have been provoked by chen fei¡¯s words feeling a sense of injustice. it didn¡¯t make sense that the principles that worked with her fellow sisters didn¡¯t seem to apply when it came to chen fei. there must be some problem in the process. chi shuqing hadn¡¯t figured out which part of the process was the issue yet, but that was okay. practice would reveal the truth. when you don¡¯t understand something, you go straight into action, and then everything becomes clear. so, chi shuqing decided to challenge her own limits. she felt that surrendering too early might be one reason why she seemed weaker. as long as she held on, she believed that in the end, it would be chen fei who couldn¡¯t hold on. she had lower cultivation and less insight than chen fei, and there was no reason to give up in this aspect as well. therefore, chi shuqing persisted, and whether it was self-encouragement or not, she indeed held on for much longer than before, surprising even chen fei. however, chen fei was only mildly surprised. looking at chi shuqing¡¯s somewhat triumphant expression, he exerted a bit more force, and the final result was self-evident. even though chi shuqing encouraged herself to persevere with all her might, some things couldn¡¯t be changed solely by willpower. not being able to hold on was indeed just that ¨C not being able to hold on. chi shuqing¡¯s thoughts kept circling around this idea in her mind after fainting. within immortal cloud city, chen fei continued his usual visit to chi defeng¡¯s residence. chi defeng¡¯s son was growing up, and due to good nutrition and careful care from an early age, he looked much healthier than the average child. s moreover, he wasn¡¯t afraid of strangers and would approach chen fei to say hello. the couple, chi defeng and his wife, appeared somewhat worried, clearly affected by the recent events involving master xi lian. the calamity of the ghastly puppet had already spread throughout the entire vicinity of immortal cloud city, and everyone knew about the events that happened ten days ago. while they were grateful for the protection of the immortal cloud sword sect, they couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious. the strength of shangwu city had gradually formed an impression in everyone¡¯s minds. in the past, the immortal cloud sword sect was seen as an undefeatable force, but with the events of the past few years, it had undeniably weakened. faced with the even more powerful divine flame sect, they feared there might be no better solution. when it truly became impossible to stay, the immortal cloud sword sect might be able to flee, but what about ordinary people like them? where could they possibly run to? this wasn¡¯t baseless worry but a real and ongoing situation. previously, with the arrival of the yu family, immortal cloud city had briefly returned to its former prosperity, even surpassing it. however, with the occurrence of the ghastly puppet calamity, this prosperity quickly waned, and many people no longer had the heart to enjoy it. for the lowest members of the immortal cloud sword sect, after their initial concerns, they had no choice but to continue with their daily lives. they couldn¡¯t change anything and couldn¡¯t even change their own circumstances. fretting about it would be somewhat melodramatic. as for those who had some resources, they found that they seemed unable to change the situation either. immortal cloud city was already the safest place for miles around, so where else could they run? the imperial city? in theory, that should be the safest place in this region. however, the distance from immortal cloud city to the imperial city was at least thousands of miles under the current circumstances, aside from cultivators in the aperture tempering realm who could traverse such distances, the chances of anyone else reaching the imperial city and surviving were slim. relying on his past cooperation with chen fei, chi defeng had managed to accumulate a considerable fortune. in recent years, most people didn¡¯t dare to trouble him because of his connection with chen fei. so these past few years, chi defeng had been living quite comfortably, and he had hoped to peacefully grow old like this without regrets. however, he was now being told that having a normal and peaceful old age seemed rather difficult in the current circumstances. anyone in his shoes would likely feel some anxiety. chen fei patted chi defeng¡¯s shoulder and offered some comforting words which had some effect. if something truly went wrong, chi defeng had decided that he would follow chen fei, which might increase his chances of survival. after checking on chi defeng, chen fei went to find si yuanhai of the resisting evil lineage and discussed the strange heart stones si yuanhai had given him the last time. without those strange heart stones, even if chen fei had perfected his heart refinement formation, he couldn¡¯t set it up without the essential materials. searching specifically for strange heart stones within the strange heart realm wasn¡¯t terribly difficult, but it did require some luck. sometimes you could stumble upon them by chance with just a brief search, while other times, even after spending ten days or half a month inside, you might not see the slightest trace of a strange heart stone. the appearance of strange heart stones within the strange heart realm followed no particular pattern; it was entirely random. in the physical world, you could usually track the growth of herbs or understand the conditions they required. many spiritual materials had similar patterns. however, strange heart stones were an exception; they were purely a matter of luck. now, with the advancement of his star gazing art, chen fei¡¯s perception had increased significantly within the strange heart realm, allowing him to find some strange heart stones. finding strange heart stones wasn¡¯t as simple as searching for strange heart, but it was indeed easier than before. this time, chen fei had brought back several strange heart stones to return to si yuanhai. si yuanhai was reluctant to accept them because the debt of gratitude chen fei owed to their sect was far more significant than a few strange heart stones. si yinan, on the other hand, watched the scene with a smiling face and didn¡¯t interject. compared to their first meeting years ago, si yinan had grown into a graceful young lady, no longer exhibiting the mischievous behavior of her youth. half an hour later, chen fei left, unable to persuade si yuanhai to accept the strange heart stones. in the end, chen fei didn¡¯t insist on it. chen fei strolled over to the endless sea pavilion, which was his primary purpose for coming to immortal cloud city today ¨C to purchase medicinal pills. with seventy-one acupoints opened and acupoint synergy established, all that was left for chen fei to break through to the late aperture tempering realm was to open one more acupoint. it wasn¡¯t a foregone conclusion, but it wouldn¡¯t pose too great a difficulty for him. however, a simple breakthrough to the late aperture tempering realm didn¡¯t align with chen fei¡¯s character. when breaking through from the middle to late aperture tempering realm, the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth would surge intensely¡¯ making the absorption of spiritual energy easier than before. furthermore, ¡¯ because the acupoints and mental power were undergoing refinement by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, they would become much more sensitive and acute. during this time, if resources were sufficient, it was entirely possible to advance one¡¯s cultivation even further. chen fei had come to the endless sea pavilion to purchase a sufficient quantity of spiritual pills to be consumed later. of course, chen fei wouldn¡¯t buy everything from just one store; that would draw too much attention. there were many apothecaries in immortal cloud city selling spiritual pills, and chen fei planned to purchase from multiple shops. ¡°chen hall master, it¡¯s been a while. is there something you need?¡± the shopkeeper at endless sea pavilion greeted chen fei with a slight smile. ¡¯td like to buy some spiritual pills to enhance my cultivation,¡± chen fei replied. ¡°we¡¯ve recently received a new batch of spiritual pills in the store. chen hall master, please follow me,¡± the shopkeeper said, leading chen fei upstairs with a slight gesture of his right hand. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°primordial sword sect, chen fei?¡± as they ascended the stairs, a figure appeared at the midway landing of the second floor. the man was nearly two meters tall, with a sturdy build and a full beard on his face. chen fei searched his memory for a moment and recognized who the person was. it was yu family¡¯s yu shijin, with an early cultivation level in the aperture tempering realm. he was a direct member of the yu family, known for his exceptional talent, and it was said that he had earned the favor of the yu family¡¯s patriarch, yu shoucheng, making him the pride of the yu family. families like the yu family valued both talent and family connections when allocating resources, and yu shijin seemed to have both in abundance. his cultivation had progressed rapidly, and he had reportedly opened over a dozen acupoints, with exceptional mastery of his cultivation technique. ¡°i heard you have good talent. how about a friendly match?¡± yu shijin looked at chen fei with a challenging expression.. Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: Breaking Through to the Advanced Stage of the Aperture Tempering Realm chapter 395: breaking through to the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation yu shijin, gifted and from a prestigious background, was also a true combat enthusiast. since the yu family arrived in immortal cloud city, apart from the first month of initial exploration, they had become increasingly unrestrained in their actions. it was during this time that yu shijin began challenging martial artists in the early stages of their cultivation from various sects. yu shijin was quite the interesting character. although he enjoyed challenging others, he didn¡¯t force anyone. instead, he directly placed bets. if you could defeat him, you would receive a substantial reward. furthermore, yu shijin didn¡¯t require you to wager the same amount; his reward was purely one-sided. if you won against him, you could take it. as for losing, you didn¡¯t have to give anything. yu shijin¡¯s own identity was somewhat unique. winning against him came with rewards, which was why many people have agreed to his challenges. unfortunately, yu shijin had taken on over a dozen challengers in a row, and not a single one could defeat him. the best result was a draw with a member of the immortal cloud sword sect. born into the yu family, yu shijin¡¯s cultivation techniques were undoubtedly top-notch, and he had mastered them exceptionally well. therefore, even though yu shijin had only recently broken through to the early stages of the aperture tempering realm, his combat prowess was on par with, if not stronger than, those who have been in the early stages for many years. the name chen fei had crossed yu shijin¡¯s ears a few times, and their breakthrough times were similar. yu shijin has always intended to challenge him. however, chen fei¡¯s daily routine either involved quietly practicing in seclusion or being absent from the sect, causing yu shijin to miss him several times, eventually leading to him gradually forgetting about it. yu shijin didn¡¯t expect to encounter chen fei in his own shop today, so naturally, he extended an invitation for a challenge. ¡°given my modest strength, i won¡¯t embarrass myself,¡± chen fei said as he slowly ascended to the second floor, looking at yu shijin and gesturing politely. chen fei was on the verge of breaking through to the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, and he couldn¡¯t muster any interest in challenging yu shijin, who was in the early stages of cultivation. even if he were to defeat yu shijin, the substantial reward wouldn¡¯t hold much appeal. if this had been a year ago when chen fei¡¯s own cultivation was in the early stages, and he was lacking resources, he might have considered the challenge. a public duel, even if he managed to defeat yu shijin, wouldn¡¯t cause any trouble with the yu family. however, chen fei now had no shortage of resources for his cultivation, and he felt that such a contest would be a waste of time. moreover, if they truly fought, even though he wouldn¡¯t go all out and could temporarily suppress his aura, there was no guarantee that he wouldn¡¯t reveal a hint of weakness. if someone were to discover that chen fei¡¯s cultivation had already reached the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, and he was at the peak of the mid-stage at that, how would he handle the situation? he couldn¡¯t simply eliminate everyone who witnessed it. ¡°i¡¯ve heard about your skills, and they are quite impressive. don¡¯t underestimate yourself,¡± yu shijin remarked when he saw chen fei gracefully concede. he didn¡¯t continue to press for a battle. facing someone who wouldn¡¯t even dare to accept a challenge, yu shijin¡¯s fighting spirit waned. yu shijin had heard of chen fei¡¯s exceptional talent before. when he was in the visceral tempering realm, chen fei had climbed his way to the second position in the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s true lineage. yu shijin, as a member of the yu family, naturally understood the kind of combat prowess that factions like his own possessed. coming from a small sect, chen fei¡¯s achievements were quite remarkable. however, upon seeing him today, yu shijin couldn¡¯t help but feel disappointed. chen fei seemed less impressive than those who dared to take on the challenge. despite his remarkable talent, it seemed that chen fei might not go very far in the future. chen fei noticed yu shijin¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle silently. however, he didn¡¯t offer any explanation and simply made a slight bow. yu shijin¡¯s enthusiasm waned, and he waved casually in chen fei¡¯s direction before turning and descending the stairs, leaving endless sea pavilion¡¯s door. the shopkeeper stood by, remaining silent throughout the encounter. when chen fei turned his gaze toward him, the shopkeeper continued to warmly guide him towards the medicine cabinet. however, the shopkeeper¡¯s enthusiasm seemed to be lacking something compared to before, or perhaps it hadn¡¯t changed at all. a quarter of an hour later, chen fei had purchased a significant amount of spirit pills and left endless sea pavilion. afterward, he visited several more medicine shops, finally gathering all the required elixirs. chen fei didn¡¯t linger long in immortal cloud city. after leaving the city gates, he activated his evasion technique, heading straight for the location of the primordial sword sect. unexpectedly, in the wilderness, he encountered yu shijin again, but this time yu shijin had other members of the yu family with him. seeing chen fei, yu shijin¡¯s expression flickered. he had been looking for chen fei repeatedly without success, and yet today, within one hour, he had encountered him twice. yu shijin nodded in acknowledgment of chen fei, and chen fei returned the gesture before continuing on his way towards the sect. ¡°isn¡¯t that chen fei from the primordial sword sect? jin, i heard you were looking for him recently,¡± someone nearby observed, watching chen fei¡¯s disappearing figure with some confusion. ¡°i was looking for him. i wanted to have a match with him, but when we met just now at endless sea pavilion, he conceded right away,¡± yu shijin replied, shaking his head. ¡°he¡¯s that timid?¡± ¡°he probably realized that after you defeated so many people recently, he couldn¡¯t measure up.¡± ¡°after all, he¡¯s just from a small sect. despite his talent, there¡¯s a limit to what he can achieve.¡± ¡°true, i heard that even if they reach the peak of their cultivation, the primordial sword sect¡¯s techniques only open around eighty-something apertures. they have no hope of reaching the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm in their lifetime.¡± ¡°that¡¯s rough. only around eighty-something apertures at the peak?¡± ¡°all those small sects are like that. their limits are set in stone.¡± ¡°tsk, tsk, tsk¡­¡± several members of the yu family discussed the matter, shaking their heads. compared to the primordial sword sect, the conditions the yu family could offer were much better. however, this was something that those from small sects couldn¡¯t envy. ¡°alright, enough talking. let¡¯s head back,¡± yu shijin said, waving his hand. he suddenly felt that challenging other small sects¡¯ early-stage cultivators had become somewhat uninteresting. the only worthy opponents were from sects like the immortal cloud sword sect, which had experts in the combined aperture tempering realm. for the other small sects, as mentioned earlier, their lifelong limits were predetermined and difficult to change. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and after confirming there were no other people around, he pushed his speed to the limit, returning to his sect within moments. chi shuqing was still lying motionless on the bed, not wanting to move. chen fei looked at her with a playful smile, pinched her cheek lightly, and said, ¡°still daring, are we?¡± chi shuqing cast a flirtatious glance at chen fei and simply turned over, exposing her back to him. chen fei¡¯s heart twitched but he resisted the temptation. he entered the secluded room in the sect¡¯s courtyard and summoned his doppelganger, instructing it to stand guard nearby. normally, there shouldn¡¯t be any danger within the sect at this moment. however, this cultivation breakthrough was related to his realm, so as a precaution, he decided to take extra security measures. it wouldn¡¯t hurt to be cautious. chen fei waved his right hand, and bottles of pills began to appear on the ground, all the recent purchases he had made along with today¡¯s haul. besides the pills, there were also numerous elemental stones placed around. in case the pills weren¡¯t enough, he could use these elemental stones for direct absorption. with a singular focus, chen fei opened a pill bottle, took out a pill, and placed it in his mouth. the pill dissolved upon entering his mouth, and the vital energy started to ripple within his body. the third layer of the primordial sword scripture began to operate, harmonizing the three martial techniques ¨C giant spirit sword, zhongyuan sword, and soaring heaven technique. under the influence of the primordial sword scripture, they coexisted harmoniously. a pill would normally take half an hour to fully refine, but in less than fifteen minutes, chen fei had already opened his eyes. the vital energy within the pill had been completely transformed into elemental power. without pause, chen fei continued to consume the second pill. three hours passed in the blink of an eye. as chen fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, another aperture was forcefully opened, bringing the total number of apertures to seventy-two. the moment this new aperture opened, the other seventy-one began to tremble. the sensation of them working together became clearer, as if these apertures didn¡¯t need chen fei¡¯s guidance and were eager to connect on their own. ¡°activate!¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and the method recorded in the primordial sword scripture for breaking through the stage flowed within him. the seventy-two apertures trembled slightly. when breaking through from the early to the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, one needed to connect from the first aperture to the others. however, when breaking through from the mid to the late-stage, it was much simpler, as the first thirty-six apertures had already become a single entity. elemental power flowed through thirty-six apertures, then burst out with tremendous force, surging toward the thirty-seventh aperture. it broke through effortlessly, and the elemental power within the thirty-seventh aperture continued without pause, rushing toward the thirty-eighth. aperture after aperture, in the blink of an eye, sixty apertures were linked together. at this point, the speed of aperture connections would typically slow down, testing the individual¡¯s foundation. but for chen fei, such a challenge was nonexistent. with his solid foundation, breaking through to the late-stage of the aperture tempering realm from his initial breakthrough at the early-stage was effortless. if there were still difficulties at this stage, then others would likely never break through. sixty-one, sixty-two, sixty-three! in a flash, the number of connected apertures reached sixty-eight. at this point, there was indeed some resistance, but it was minuscule. chen fei remained calm, but the mental power in his sea of consciousness suddenly shook. the mighty mental power of the late-stage of the aperture tempering realm surged into the apertures. like an erupting well, this surge of power accelerated the connection speed that had been slowing down slightly. in the face of this power, all resistance crumbled. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°hum!¡± the connection of all seventy-two apertures was completed in an instant. a brand new whole appeared within chen fei¡¯s body. compared to the previous thirty-six small circulation apertures, the power of these seventy-two apertures was vastly stronger. advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm, achieved! but for chen fei, this was far from the end. several pill bottles in front of chen fei shattered, and the pills were sucked into his mouth. simultaneously, vital energy from miles around began to agitate. in the next moment, it surged into chen fei¡¯s body.. Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: Enlightenment chapter 396: enlightenment translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the immense medicinal power within the elixir surged through chen fei¡¯s body, while external vital energy also flowed into him, exerting constant pressure on his physique. for other cultivators, facing such a situation would likely make them feel overwhelmed. during a breakthrough, the nearby natural energy would become restless. it was a tempering process for both the body and the mind. most cultivators would diligently absorb this energy at this time, converting it into their own foundation and strength. however, chen fei found this insufficient and directly consumed the elixir, aiming to advance his strength in a short period. they say ¡°greed can lead to self-destruction,¡± but chen fei wasn¡¯t just anyone; he had enough power to do this. what seemed like a reckless act to other practitioners was nothing more than a step forward in chen fei¡¯s eyes. ¡°hum!¡± the suppressing dragon elephant trembled. the originally chaotic medicinal power and vital energy were forcibly suppressed. following the route outlined in the primordial sword scripture, they were refined into elemental force and filled into his apertures. the seventy-second aperture was quickly filled, and in the next moment, the seventy-third aperture was opened, allowing the majestic elemental force to rush in. at the same time, the effect of tempering the mind through the natural energy of the world began to manifest. a feeling of ethereal transcendence arose within chen fei¡¯s heart. this was the sublimation of the mind, different from the growth of his mind after he had refined the strange heart realm. on the martial path, during the body tempering realm, cultivators refined their five viscera and six bowels in preparation for breaking through to the aperture tempering realm. when their cultivation reached the aperture tempering realm, they absorbed natural energy, continuing to refine their bodies at a deeper level. every time there was a breakthrough in the minor realm, the natural energy of heaven and earth would temper every aspect of a martial artist. previously, when chen fei broke through from the early aperture tempering realm to¡¯the mid aperture tempering realm, his mind had also undergone tempering, but it felt completely different from this time. this time, chen fei felt that his mind had become incredibly agile and free, and the speed of his thoughts had reached an unprecedented level. enlightenment! a word appeared in chen fei¡¯s mind. it was recorded in the primordial sword scripture that when a martial artist broke through to the late aperture tempering realm, there would be a collision of insight in their mind. this collision of insight was elusive and unpredictable. depending on the individual¡¯s circumstances, the duration of this insight collision varied, and even some martial artists with lesser foundations did not experience it. or if it did occur, it was too brief to grasp. the great thunder sword! as soon as chen fei felt his mind becoming more agile, he didn¡¯t hesitate at all and began to comprehend the great thunder sword. because he knew there would be one moment of insight, chen fei had already planned how to make the most of this rare opportunity before his breakthrough. compared to other practitioners, chen fei¡¯s speed of comprehending martial techniques was absolutely unimaginable. however, he wouldn¡¯t give up on this opportunity that was akin to an epiphany just because he could comprehend techniques quickly. the soul tempering stage of suppressing dragon elephant was too profound and mysterious. he had only mastered them to a limited extent at the proficiency realm, and there was still a long way to go before reaching the perfection. most martial techniques, without reaching a certain level, mainly accumulated quantity without providing a qualitative transformation of power. this moment of insight couldn¡¯t elevate the soul tempering stage of suppressing dragon elephant to the perfection. the great thunder sword, on the other hand, had already reached the perfection, and it wasn¡¯t too far from the great completion. at chen fei¡¯s current rate of progress, it would probably take another half a year to fully cultivate the great thunder sword to the great completion level. a time period of half a year might not seem significant for practitioners in the aperture tempering realm. chen fei also considered it quite manageable. however, given the current tense situation, if there was a chance to shorten this half-year timeframe, chen fei would naturally take advantage of it. moreover, chen fei had already perfected the fourth layer of the primordial sword scripture long ago and was currently cultivating the fifth layer. as soon as the great thunder sword reached the great completion level, chen fei¡¯s strength would immediately experience a significant boost. countless insights regarding the great thunder sword collided within chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. compared to the usual gradual progress in cultivation, the profound mysteries of the great thunder sword were almost entirely presented before chen fei at this moment. ¡°sizzle!¡± a faint electric light appeared on the surface of chen fei¡¯s body, bursting forth with great intensity. his aura at this moment was as imposing as heavenly might. however, this aura gradually receded and returned to calm. the great thunder sword, great completion level, achieved! meanwhile, the collision of insights in his mind continued. typically, the duration of such insight collisions was not long. many martial artists took the opportunity when breaking through to the late aperture tempering realm to comprehend their primary martial techniques. by doing so, when the breakthrough concluded, martial techniques with fewer apertures to unlock could almost be fully understood. even top-tier inheritances that could unlock over a hundred apertures could be comprehended to a significant extent. this approach had immense benefits for both their current strength and future cultivation. after completing the comprehension of the great thunder sword, chen fei sensed that there was still a bit of time left in this state of insight. perhaps it was due to chen fei¡¯s mind power reaching the late aperture tempering realm before the breakthrough, which was crucial. after all, the collision of insight depended on the connection between the mind and the natural energy of heaven and earth. the stronger one¡¯s mind, the longer the duration of insight collisions. without any delay, chen fei began to comprehend the star gazing art. the star gazing art was already very close to the great completion level, and with just a moment of insight, its proficiency soared. in a short while, it reached the state of great completion. by this point, it was evident that the insight collision was showing signs of weakening, indicating that this enlightenment born from the breakthrough was coming to an end. to have this kind of opportunity again, chen fei would have to break through to the combined aperture tempering realm. even reaching the peak of the aperture tempering realm with a full aperture cultivation of 108 would not grant such insight collisions. at the tail end of the enlightenment, chen fei applied it to the thousand thread technique. this was the alchemist alliance¡¯s main cultivation technique, and chen fei had already cultivated it to the eighth level. as the enlightenment progressed, the profound mysteries of the eighth level of the thousand thread technique began to unfold before chen fei¡¯s eyes. however, before chen fei could absorb much of it, his incredibly agile mind suddenly paused, then slowly circulated. the feeling of extreme agility that he had just experienced had disappeared. a sense of longing and loss involuntarily arose in chen fei¡¯s heart, but he quickly pushed it aside. for other practitioners, the disappearance of such enlightenment would indeed be difficult to accept, even heart-wrenching. after all, compared to months or even years of fruitless attempts to comprehend a technique, the feeling of exhaustion and frustration was hard to bear. under the influence of this kind of insight collision, the overwhelming flood of realizations in one¡¯s sea of consciousness was too intense, making it hard to resist the temptation of immersing oneself in it. however, chen fei had his panel, and with effort, he would gain rewards. compared to other cultivators, he had been fortunate enough already. therefore, that sense of longing and loss was merely a fleeting moment for chen fei. as the insight collision ended, the natural energy from all directions gradually returned to calm. chen fei let out a slow breath and slowly opened his eyes, which now had a warm and jade-like gleam. not only had chen fei¡¯s martial techniques improved, but his mind, which controlled eighty apertures, had also elevated to the position of eighty-three apertures. furthermore, chen fei¡¯s own aperture cultivation had broken through ten apertures under the infusion of elixirs and vital energy, reaching a total of eighty-two apertures. this number of apertures surpassed the limit that the zhongyuan sword could unlock and exceeded the maximum number of apertures that practitioners of the entire primordial sword sect could open many years ago. of course, now that he had regained the primordial sword scripture, the potential number of apertures he could unlock had long surpassed this limit with the fourth layer of the primordial sword scripture, which combined the zhongyuan sword, giant spirit sword, soaring heaven technique, and great thunder sword, he could potentially open up to a hundred apertures. unlocking a hundred apertures was already a remarkable achievement that only top-tier techniques could accomplish. with chen fei having opened eighty-two apertures, he had directly surpassed the stabilization stage of the late aperture tempering realm. even now, his number of apertures was likely only a few less than that of the sect leader, qu qingsheng. after all, qu qingsheng had not possessed the primordial sword scripture for long, and in the past two years, he had only been able to open a few apertures due to his already high cultivation and quick comprehension of martial techniques. otherwise, chen fei would¡¯ve surpassed him in terms of cultivation. however, according to the current trend, surpassing qu qingsheng in terms of aperture count was inevitable and would likely occur in a very short time. chen fei got up, turned to look at the entrance of the secret room, and saw chi shuqing standing there. at this moment, she was gazing at chen fei with a face full of admiration. when chen fei broke through to the late aperture tempering realm, chi shuqing had sensed the agitation of vital energy because she was so close. there were many reasons for the agitation of natural energy, with the most common being the use of techniques that tapped into it. however, chi shuqing¡¯s thoughts quickly turned to chen fei¡¯s aperture synchronization and centered on his breakthrough. the synchronization of apertures was indeed a sign before a breakthrough, but a sign was just a sign. there was a fundamental difference between a sign and an actual breakthrough. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only when the signs of a breakthrough appeared, many people would continue to accumulate their strength, solidifying their foundations to increase the success rate of the breakthrough. after all, a failed breakthrough could be profoundly detrimental, and repairing the damage and attempting another breakthrough would require more time. according to chi shuqing¡¯s estimation, chen fei had only broken through to the mid-aperture tempering realm for less than a year. he should wait for some time before attempting another breakthrough, and although she couldn¡¯t predict exactly how long, several months at the very least seemed reasonable. chi shuqing was curious and wanted to see what chen fei was up to. although she had considered the possibility of his breakthrough, it wasn¡¯t very likely, given how fast it would be. just yesterday, his apertures synchronized, and today he had already broken through¡ªit seemed too exaggerated. however, when she entered the secret room and saw chen fei¡¯s elevated aura the scene clearly told her the truth. chen fei wasn¡¯t just attempting a breakthrough; he had already succeeded. his aura clearly indicated that he had reached the advanced aperture tempering realm. what¡¯s more, even after breaking through to the advanced aperture tempering realm, chen fei¡¯s aura continued to rise. this sight left chi shuqing in a state of confusion, struggling to find words to express her feelings.. Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: Primordial Ranked First chapter 397: primordial ranked first translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation just as signs of a breakthrough had just appeared, the very next day, it happened immediately, and the time it took for this breakthrough was unbelievably short. moreover, it didn¡¯t end after the breakthrough; the cultivation continued to soar. this kind of scenario was completely overturning the cultivation principles that chi shuqing had upheld for so many years. the manuals clearly stated that the cultivation of the aperture tempering realm followed a gradual process. when cultivating the visceral tempering realm, there might be various methods to advance, and as long as the methods were correct, they wouldn¡¯t harm the foundation. however, in the aperture tempering realm, opening each aperture required careful attention; one couldn¡¯t afford to be careless and risk damaging the apertures. even after opening the apertures, they needed continuous nurturing to make them even stronger. all of this made the cultivation of the aperture tempering realm appear extremely slow, often taking years, or even a decade or more, to increase one¡¯s strength. as for breaking through small realms, that required even more caution and prudence. after all, breaking through a small realm, if the foundation wasn¡¯t sufficient and one forcefully broke through, the source could be easily damaged. in severe cases, it might even be impossible for the cultivation to progress further for a lifetime. but here with chen fei, the speed of cultivation was beyond belief. not only did he break through realms unreasonably fast, but even after the breakthrough, his cultivation continued to rise. there was no record of such a scenario in any of the scriptures, and chi shuqing had never heard of anyone doing it. therefore, chi shuqing was at a loss for words to express herself, and in her heart, she held nothing but infinite admiration for chen fei. he was the person she had found, a genius bordering on the extraordinary. ¡°zzz!¡± like the sound of thunder shattering, chen fei appeared in front of chi shuqing as if teleporting, and tiny sparks of lightning flickered over his body. the power of the great thunder sword, combined with the soaring heaven technique, gave chen fei¡¯s speed a different kind of transformation. ¡°the great thunder sword?¡± seeing chen fei¡¯s appearance, chi shuqing snapped out of her trance and expressed her surprise. the great thunder sword had been one of the prominent techniques of the primordial sword sect many years ago, far more famous than the likes of the zhongyuan sword. especially in the eyes of ordinary people, practitioners who wielded the great thunder sword appeared as if they were gods of thunder, radiating a majestic divine aura that made it impossible to look directly at them. however, at some point, the members of the primordial sword sect had stopped using the great thunder sword. ordinary people were unaware of the reasons, but various sects knew that it was because the lineage of the great thunder sword had been damaged. chi shuqing hadn¡¯t expected to witness chen fei using this lost technique today. moreover, the way he wielded it, the power was controlled in every aspect, not excessive but precise. for a damaged lineage, achieving this level of control was impossible. ¡°this isn¡¯t important. would you like to experience something different?¡± chen fei¡¯s face broke into a smile as he raised his palm, and with a slight flick of his fingers, sparks of electricity danced around. chi shuqing was momentarily taken aback but then realized the meaning behind chen fei¡¯s words. she couldn¡¯t help but gently pat chen fei¡¯s shoulder with a shy expression filled with tenderness. the next morning, chen fei appeared in immortal cloud city. chi shuqing was truly weakened this time, completely devoid of strength. the sensation was too intense, and even cultivators in the aperture tempering realm couldn¡¯t bear it. within the alchemist alliance, chen fei came to exchange for the ninth level of the thousand threads technique. due to the collision of insights yesterday, although it only took a short time to impart the thousand threads technique, the proficiency of the eighth level had greatly improved. in the past few months, even with ample resources, chen fei still came to the alchemist alliance to take on tasks, primarily for the sake of earning contribution points. chen fei didn¡¯t exchange these contribution points for anything else; he was saving up to exchange for the ninth level of the thousand threads technique. he had already accumulated enough contribution points for this purpose some time ago but hadn¡¯t exchanged it yet. now that the thousand threads technique had reached this point in cultivation, to prevent any future disruptions in cultivation, chen fei decided it was time to exchange for the ninth level, to avoid any unexpected setbacks. ¡°chen alchemist, the alliance master wishes to meet you,¡± an alliance official said to chen fei quietly as he waited at the counter. ¡°it¡¯s been many years since anyone exchanged for the ninth level of the thousand threads technique in the alliance. i¡¯m quite surprised,¡± remarked qin jinglan, who was standing nearby. chen fei nodded slightly, not showing any unusual expression. as the alchemist alliance¡¯s pinnacle technique, it was entirely normal for someone to accumulate enough contribution points to exchange for it. from chen fei¡¯s perspective, it made perfect sense for the alliance master to request a meeting. as qin jinglan had mentioned, it had been many years since anyone had exchanged for the ninth level of the thousand threads technique in the alchemist alliance. besides the hefty contribution point requirement, the difficulty of cultivating the thousand threads technique had kept many alchemists at bay. ¡°the last time we met, you hadn¡¯t even reached the aperture tempering realm,¡± wei xingshan said, looking at chen fei. it was their first encounter during a union mission several years ago. at that time, chen fei had only been in the visceral tempering realm. fast forward a few years, and chen fei had already reached the aperture tempering realm, with alchemical talent that rivaled his martial progress. in just a few years, he had continuously taken on tasks to refine spiritual pills and hadn¡¯t failed once. all of this was well-documented, as every contribution point expenditure was clearly recorded. wei xingshan had heard reports from union officials about chen fei before. someone as dedicated to alchemy as chen fei, who consistently produced high-quality results, was indeed a rare find within the alliance. wei xingshan had some regrets about chen fei¡¯s background. if chen fei had been part of the immortal cloud sword sect instead of the primordial sword sect, he might have been groomed as the successor to the immortal cloud sword sect¡¯s alchemical legacy. however, it was clear that this was no longer a possibility. chen fei was irrevocably tied to the primordial sword sect. wei xingshan couldn¡¯t risk the danger of forcibly taking him into the immortal cloud sword sect, as it would not only lead to internal conflicts but also face opposition from the entire sect. for this reason, over the years, wei xingshan had known of chen fei¡¯s existence but had never summoned him, as there had been no need. it was only today, upon hearing that chen fei intended to exchange for the final level of the thousand threads technique, that wei xingshan seized the opportunity to meet him. wei xingshan was well aware of the difficulty of cultivating the thousand threads technique. even after reaching the late aperture tempering realm himself, he had spent many years without completing the ninth level of the technique. ¡°greetings, alliance master,¡± chen fei said with a respectful salute. ¡°how is the cultivation of the thousand threads technique going? if you have any doubts, feel free to ask,¡± wei xingshan said. chen fei¡¯s request to exchange for the ninth level of the thousand threads technique had surprised wei xingshan, but he didn¡¯t think that chen fei had already reached this level in his cultivation. it was more likely that chen fei wanted to secure the exchange ahead of time, given the current turbulent situation, which was quite reasonable. ¡°i have some doubts about the third level of the thousand threads technique,¡± chen fei said naturally, showing a hint of delight on his face. he then asked wei xingshan about a specific point from the third level of the technique, seeking his guidance. when wei xingshan heard that it was a question about the third level of the thousand threads technique, a glimmer of interest flashed in his eyes, and he patiently provided guidance. as wei xingshan answered his questions, chen fei seized the opportunity to ask a few more, making wei xingshan feel like a mentor once again. after nearly half an hour, chen fei left the study. watching chen fei¡¯s departing figure, wei xingshan couldn¡¯t help but feel regret. such a talented individual, yet not a disciple of the alchemist peak; it left wei xingshan with a sense of disappointment. chen fei left immortal cloud city with the ninth level of the thousand threads technique and returned to the primordial sword sect. over the next month, chen fei stayed within his own courtyard, not going anywhere, and continually pondering the intricacies of the late aperture tempering realm. during this time, chen fei made a trip to the strange heart realm. with his cultivation now in the late aperture tempering realm, there was no longer a significant gap between his spiritual power and his cultivation. naturally, chen fei wanted to continue elevating his spiritual power. the higher his spiritual power, the more effective he would be in controlling his own strength. after three hours of hunting down dozens of first-stage evils, chen fei finally stopped increasing his spiritual power when it reached the control of eighty-eight apertures. chen fei attempted to kill more than a dozen first-stage evils to confirm that there was no further benefit to his spiritual power. for chen fei, the strange heart realm was the simplest and easiest way to increase his spiritual power, and he had finally reached a point of diminishing returns. chen fei wasn¡¯t disappointed; after all, the effectiveness of killing first-stage evils had been diminishing before, and with his breakthrough to the late aperture tempering realm, the diminishing returns had become even more pronounced. it was clear that the essence within the first-stage evils was too low-level for chen fei now. activating the star gazing art, chen fei found a nearby second-stage strange heart. under the influence of the star gazing art, this second-stage strange heart didn¡¯t have a very strong aura, roughly equivalent to a martial artist in the early aperture tempering realm. killing the second-stage evil took chen fei some time, as they were undoubtedly much stronger than the first-stage ones. however, due to the significant gap between chen fei and the evil, he still managed to kill it forcibly. he extracted the essence and injected it into the heart refinement formation. the fourth-tier heart refinement formation marked another advancement in chen fei¡¯s heart refinement formation after he officially broke through to the late aperture tempering realm. despite becoming even more polluted and frenetic under the influence of the fourth-tier heart refinement formation, this second-stage evil was ultimately refined into a pure source. after chen fei absorbed it, his stagnant spiritual power once again experienced significant growth, and it was quite noticeable. however, a strange sensation also surfaced in chen fei¡¯s spiritual sense. an intangible hostility seemed to be projecting onto him from all directions, and an eerie chill crept into his heart, as if an impending disaster were about to occur. with caution in mind, chen fei immediately left the strange heart realm. for the next ten days or so, he didn¡¯t venture into the realm again. instead, he decided to explore a different place, farther away, and then re-enter the strange heart realm to investigate further. back at the main peak of the primordial sword sect¡­ ¡°you¡¯re going to the sword return tower? for what reason?¡± qu qingsheng asked in surprise when he saw chen fei. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°to retrieve our heritage,¡± chen fei replied. ¡°but with our current strength, we still can¡¯t¡­¡± qu qingsheng¡¯s words were cut off as he suddenly noticed a change in chen fei¡¯s aura. it steadily rose, transitioning from the early to the middle aperture tempering realm. this wasn¡¯t too surprising, as qu qingsheng had already been aware of chen fei¡¯s breakthrough to the middle aperture tempering realm. however, just a breath later, qu qingsheng¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily. chen fei¡¯s aura had now reached the advanced aperture tempering realm, identical to his own.. Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: Cutting Through Thorns chapter 398: cutting through thorns translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation at this moment, qu qingsheng began to doubt if he had fallen into some kind of illusion. wasn¡¯t chen fei just in the middle stage of the aperture tempering realm a few months ago? how come he¡¯s already in the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm now? qu qingsheng understood that some cultivators progressed rapidly, but this seemed too exaggerated. the path of martial arts was inherently unfair. some people seemed born to walk this path, while others didn¡¯t even qualify to step through the door. but was chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed too extreme? ¡°my comprehension of martial techniques is a bit faster. as long as i have enough resources, i can advance quickly,¡± chen fei explained, looking at qu qingsheng¡¯s expression. a bit faster? qu qingsheng really wanted to say this, but considering his own identity, he swallowed the words forcefully. as the sect master, he needed to maintain some decorum. ¡°the sword return tower also has advanced aperture tempering realm cultivators, not to mention their defensive formations. it¡¯s difficult to breach their defenses,¡± qu qingsheng pondered for a moment and said solemnly. a sect always dedicated significant effort to protect its sect grounds. it was akin to the dynamics of attacking and defending a city. without overwhelming strength, the losses could be devastating. the same applied when attacking other sects. if your strength was insufficient, you could easily be bogged down, and the outcome would become uncertain. with chen fei, the primordial sword sect now had a total of three advanced aperture tempering realm cultivators, making them quite formidable in the vicinity of immortal cloud city. however, zhou zixuan¡¯s lifespan was coming to an end, and his strength had greatly declined. the three of them launching an attack on the sword return tower, with zhou zixuan¡¯s aggressive temperament, could potentially lead to self-destruction if they made even a slight mistake. as the sect master of the primordial sword sect, qu qingsheng hoped more than anyone else for the downfall of the sword return tower. after all, their inherited martial techniques were in the hands of others, and this situation was unacceptable. however, when their strength was still lacking, qu qingsheng leaned towards caution. given the current unstable situation in the world, every advanced aperture tempering realm martial force was extremely precious to the sect. provoking the sword return tower might be tempting, but the survival of the sect should take precedence. just like the situation with the big dipper tower earlier, despite establishing the sect for so many years, it had now crumbled, leaving only a few disciples. it was a sight that deeply troubled qu qingsheng. whenever he thought about this, his mindset became extremely rational. in the current situation, the main focus should be on safeguarding the sect, with other matters taking a back seat. ¡°master, for this mission, i can go alone,¡± chen fei said, observing qu qingsheng¡¯s expression and understanding his concerns. chen fei had just broken through, and coming to display his strength in front of qu qingsheng was to give him confidence. in his heart, chen fei had a deep attachment to the primordial sword sect, and he hoped it would continue to thrive and become even more glorious in the future. that¡¯s why he had kept his progress secret from others but had not hidden it from qu qingsheng. he didn¡¯t want to regret neglecting chen fei when the sect needed his strength the most. however, chen fei had never considered having qu qingsheng and zhou zixuan accompany him to the sword return tower on this mission. with the rapidly changing situation, if another crisis like the ghastly puppet were to arise, it would be unthinkable for the sect to be without an advanced aperture tempering realm cultivator to oversee things. during such times, it was imperative for the primordial sword sect to have an advanced aperture tempering realm presence within the sect, and they couldn¡¯t afford to leave easily. ¡°you alone? no, it¡¯s too dangerous!¡± qu qingsheng decisively shook his head in refusal upon hearing chen fei¡¯s proposal. in such a short time, chen fei had elevated his cultivation to the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm. with only the primordial sword body left to attain, chen fei had a very high chance of breaking through to the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm in the near future. moreover, qu qingsheng harbored another hope in his heart: what would happen if chen fei broke through to the combined aperture tempering realm? that would be an extraordinary scenario. in qu qingsheng¡¯s lifetime, he wished to see the primordial sword sect return to its former glory. he had managed the sect for so many years, always striving for the advancement of the sect, but his own limited talent had kept the primordial sword sect from truly flourishing. now, qu qingsheng saw in chen fei the opportunity for the sect to reach its peak. in such circumstances, how could qu qingsheng possibly allow chen fei to take such a risk alone? ¡°clang!¡± the qianyuan sword landed in chen fei¡¯s hand, emitting a clear clang. qu qingsheng looked at chen fei with some confusion and then noticed a hint of the qianyuan sword¡¯s aura transforming into the zhongyuan sword. the sword¡¯s aura was thick and heavy, and as chen fei displayed the atmosphere of the zhongyuan sword, it seemed as if it could completely crush a person with no room for reversal. qu qingsheng himself had specialized in the zhongyuan sword in the past, so he immediately recognized that chen fei¡¯s zhongyuan sword had reached the pinnacle, matching his own mastery. but that alone was far from enough. just as qu qingsheng was about to speak, he suddenly saw a slight change in the aura on the qianyuan sword. a tremendous and overpowering force spread in all directions. building upon the foundation of the zhongyuan sword, it resembled the collapse of heaven itself, making it feel as if one were facing an apocalyptic scenario. the giant spirit sword! as the sect master of the primordial sword sect, qu qingsheng was naturally familiar with the giant spirit sword because zhou zixuan cultivated it, and he was the only one within the sect who had mastered the giant spirit sword to its pinnacle. zhou zixuan had even hoped to forge his own path with the giant spirit sword, but unfortunately, time did not allow, and his talent fell a bit short. he had not succeeded in this endeavor. now, the combination of the zhongyuan sword and the giant spirit sword on the qianyuan sword was astonishing. qu qingsheng looked at chen fei in amazement. chen fei had claimed to have a faster comprehension of martial techniques, and this was indeed quite fast. qu qingsheng had not even brought the giant spirit sword to this level, and yet chen fei had already fused it. back when qu qingsheng needed proficiency in martial techniques like chen fei¡¯s, he couldn¡¯t have imagined sword return tower¡¯s xing xinzhao escaping from the dense forest. the primordial sword scripture, after the fusion of martial techniques, had a much greater power than the average aperture tempering realm martial technique, making it superior in terms of offense. this was precisely why the difficulty of cultivation was relatively high. the founder of the primordial sword sect had divided the primordial sword scripture into seven sections to facilitate disciples¡¯ learning. with a sufficiently high talent, one could attempt to fuse the seven sections and achieve the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm. if one truly achieved the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm with the primordial sword scripture, they would be an immensely powerful presence within that level, greatly aiding in their subsequent breakthrough to the combined aperture tempering realm. ¡°if it were a one-on-one situation, your level of cultivation would indeed be sufficient. however, it¡¯s difficult to lure them out like this. they won¡¯t stray too far from their sect,¡± qu qingsheng patiently advised. however, as soon as he finished speaking, he noticed another change in the aura of the qianyuan sword in chen fei¡¯s hand. this time, a slightly more spirited aura infused into the qianyuan sword, causing the deep black sword energy on the qianyuan sword to begin circulating. this rapid transformation added another layer to the sword energy¡¯s momentum. soaring heaven technique! equally, the soaring heaven technique technique had reached its pinnacle state, and it was evident that chen fei had already mastered the third level of the primordial sword scripture to be able to integrate soaring heaven technique so seamlessly. three martial techniques, three pinnacles, and the primordial sword scripture had reached the pinnacle of its third level. qu qingsheng suddenly didn¡¯t know what to say. he had been amazed by chen fei¡¯s breakthrough to the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm earlier, but now, seeing the progress in mastering these martial techniques, it seemed almost inevitable that chen fei would reach this stage. as chen fei had said, with sufficient resources, one could indeed forcibly elevate their cultivation to this level. ¡°i think we should reconsider¡­¡± ¡°sizzle!¡± electric sparks danced on the qianyuan sword, and while the initial sound was quite soft, in the blink of an eye, it resembled the roar of thunder, echoing throughout the main hall. qu qingsheng watched the thunder on the qianyuan sword, his expression somewhat trance-like. it wasn¡¯t just because of chen fei¡¯s awe-inspiring aura at this moment but also because of the great thunder sword. how many years had it been? it had been many years since anyone in the sect had mastered the great thunder sword. although he knew that one day he might hear the roar of the great thunder sword after successfully recovering its martial technique, qu qingsheng had never expected it to come so soon. suddenly, qu qingsheng snapped out of his thoughts amidst the roar of the great thunder sword. was chen fei¡¯s mastery of the great thunder sword also at its pinnacle? hadn¡¯t it been less than a year since the great thunder sword¡¯s martial technique had been recovered? with mastery of all four martial techniques at their pinnacles and the perfect fusion with the primordial sword scripture, along with advanced aperture tempering realm cultivation, this level of power wasn¡¯t just about being the number one in the primordial sword sect. most advanced aperture tempering realm cultivators would likely not be a match for chen fei. as mentioned earlier, the primordial sword scripture¡¯s offensive power far surpassed martial techniques of the same level. while the sword return tower¡¯s martial techniques were decent, they were undoubtedly inferior to the primordial sword scripture. xing xinzhao and the others could never rapidly master various martial techniques to their pinnacles as chen fei had shown. with the combat strength he was displaying now, it was indeed possible for him to conquer the sword return tower. even if unforeseen circumstances arose and he couldn¡¯t conquer it, chen fei would undoubtedly be able to leave without being stopped by the sword return tower. in other words, chen fei¡¯s journey to the sword return tower didn¡¯t pose a life-threatening risk. qu qingsheng¡¯s expression was somewhat distant. just a few years ago, chen fei had clearly been in the body tempering realm, and now he had grown to this extent. there was a sense of satisfaction knowing that the sect had produced a genius like chen fei, and there was also a strange sense of loneliness. the satisfaction came from having a prodigy like chen fei in the sect, who would undoubtedly lead the primordial sword sect to greater heights in the future. the loneliness, on the other hand, stemmed from the fact that the primordial sword sect would no longer solely rely on qu qingsheng. now, within the sect, there was someone even more formidable who stood at the forefront of the primordial sword sect, shielding it from the storm and overcoming obstacles. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°then take care of yourself, and don¡¯t be careless,¡± qu qingsheng said, looking at the aura emanating from the qianyuan sword. there was indeed nothing to worry about now, but he still gave a word of caution. ¡°i understand.¡± chen fei retracted the sword energy from the qianyuan sword, and a smile appeared on his face. after returning to the primordial sword sect, chen fei rested for two days, mainly to exchange some of the remaining elemental stones for elixirs that he could use for cultivation when needed. however, the quantity of elixirs was not large; there were only a few. breaking through to the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm and forcefully opening a cultivation aperture had consumed a significant amount of resources. almost all of the resources he had recently obtained had been used up. only a small amount remained, which would not be enough for several days of cultivation.. Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: World Hostile chapter 399: world hostile translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation with chen fei¡¯s current cultivation level, following a systematic and gradual practice approach is entirely feasible. after all, chen fei is still around thirty years old, with plenty of time for cultivation. even if there is a shortage of elixirs, at the rate of opening one acupoint per year, chen fei can reach the peak of the aperture tempering realm in just over twenty years. in twenty-plus years, even with painstaking effort, chen fei estimates that he can identify the positions of the two missing acupoints in the primordial sword scripture and completely restore the missing parts. however, twenty-plus years is quite a long time. considering how much time chen fei has spent on his current cultivation, which is less than ten years, the prospect of spending over twenty years slowly refining his cultivation is hard to accept. then there¡¯s the matter of the qianyuan sword, which is currently only a mid-grade spiritual sword. for a cultivator in the later stages of the aperture tempering realm, a mid-grade spiritual sword offers limited enhancement, making it no different from an ordinary blade. only a high-grade spiritual sword can provide significant enhancement to chen fei¡¯s current abilities, ensuring that he doesn¡¯t fall behind when facing peers of the same level. since the sword return tower has a vendetta with the primordial sword sect, and chen fei¡¯s strength is now sufficient, there¡¯s no reason not to pay them a visit. this journey is necessary for both the primordial sword sect and chen fei himself. after practicing together with chi shuqing for a night, chen fei left the primordial sword sect early the next morning. ¡°zi!¡± with a flicker of electric light, chen fei¡¯s speed increased further as he activated the great thunder sword. even the distance he could traverse while airborne increased significantly. chen fei suspected that if he could increase his speed a bit more, he might actually be able to fly completely. however, this type of flight was not very controllable and made it difficult to use leverage in the air. unlike the combined aperture tempering realm, where practitioners could fully harness the elemental energy of the heavens and earth and move freely without constraints. after running for over a thousand miles, completely distancing himself from the primordial sword sect, chen fei stopped in a remote area where few people had treaded. his clone stepped out, holding the qianyuan sword, remaining vigilant. at this moment, chen fei¡¯s clone had undergone a significant change in aura compared to the past. initially, chen fei had always believed that the strength of the phantom of the soaring heaven technique wouldn¡¯t increase once his own strength reached a certain level. now, chen fei had discovered that the basic strength of the phantom of the soaring heaven technique could be augmented by the primordial sword scripture. after all, the phantom of the soaring heaven technique was separated from the primordial sword scripture, and they shared the same origin. with the foundation of cultivation coupled with mental techniques, the strength of the clone at this moment was much stronger than the majority of early aperture tempering realm cultivators. it could even contend with mid-stage aperture tempering realm practitioners to some extent without falling behind. chen fei lightly tapped the ground with his right foot, and the suppressing dragon elephant spread out, enveloping him. in the next moment, chen fei formed hand seals, slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the world had turned gray, and chen fei had entered the strange heart realm. inside the primordial sword sect, chen fei had slain a second-stage evil and absorbed its origin. the sensation of the strange heart realm had become somewhat different for chen fei. chen fei wasn¡¯t sure if it was accidental, so far from the primordial sword sect, that he entered the strange heart realm again to investigate. whispering voices echoed in chen fei¡¯s ears, and it had been a long time since he had heard such clear and manic whispering voices. especially since chen fei had broken through to the aperture tempering realm, the whispering voices had almost disappeared. however, today, these whispering voices had become increasingly distinct. not only the whispering voices but also that inexplicable hostility. after chen fei appeared in the strange heart realm, the inexplicable hostility began to manifest in chen fei¡¯s perception once again. at first, chen fei thought that this hostility came from some higher-level evil. after all, he had killed many first-stage evils in a certain area, and it was quite possible that higher-level evils had taken an interest in him. that¡¯s why chen fei had deliberately crossed a distance of over a thousand miles to come to a new place. although the strange heart realm was not a one-to-one reflection of the real world, the distance in the strange heart realm should not be significantly smaller than that in the real world, even if the two were not entirely proportional. despite the considerable distance separating them, if the hostility were truly caused by a higher-level evil, it should have dissipated by now due to the distance. however, the hostility arrived promptly as chen fei entered the strange heart realm, without any delay. chen fei looked up at the sky, and a speculation formed in his mind. what if the hostility wasn¡¯t coming from a specific evil but rather from this strange heart realm itself? the idea of an entire world harboring hostility toward you was enough to send shivers down one¡¯s spine. it meant that the entire world was rejecting you. while they say ¡°man proposes, god disposes,¡± if the world is against you, there¡¯s hardly a chance of success because all fortune favors your adversaries, and everything is working against you. perhaps even taking a sip of water could lead to choking, and a single cough could be fatal. objects from the sky could fall inexplicably and strike you, people you encountered on the street might look at you with disdain. or it could be the clashes of high-level martial artists that you couldn¡¯t avoid, directly causing you harm from the aftershocks. if you were exceptionally unlucky, natural disasters like landslides and tsunamis might head your way, leaving you with no escape! of course, all of the above would only happen in the most severe cases of the world¡¯s hostility. creating an environment where the entire world is hostile to you is not something an ordinary person can achieve. the heavens and earth are impartial to all, and generally, a world treats everyone equally. only some incredibly fortunate individuals become the pride of the heavens. the existence of something that hates the heavens and despises the earth is not something chen fei had come across in his readings. the strange heart realm might not be a complete world, but if it genuinely harbored hostility toward chen fei, he would encounter significant difficulties. it wouldn¡¯t necessarily affect the real world, but it would make it extremely challenging for chen fei to freely draw on the evil¡¯s origin here. chen fei had slain numerous first-stage evils without any reaction from the strange heart realm. however, after killing a second-stage evil and refining its essence, the strange heart realm¡¯s response had emerged. in chen fei¡¯s mind, he suddenly thought of that mysterious school. could it be that the school had perished because they couldn¡¯t withstand the hostility of the strange heart realm due to killing and refining evils excessively? if the strange heart realm indeed had severe hostility, it didn¡¯t need cataclysmic events like landslides and tsunamis. simply making nearby higher-level evils hostile towards you could be extremely dangerous. chen fei furrowed his brow, sensing the hostility emanating from his surroundings. upon careful perception, he noticed that this hostility had actually weakened a bit compared to a month ago. in other words, as time passed, this hostility could be gradually diminished. as long as chen fei refrained from continuing to kill and refine second-stage evils during this period, the hostility would dissipate. however, if it took a month just to reduce the hostility by this small amount, it might take several years for it to completely disappear. ¡°i only have the star gazing art and the heart-refining formation.¡± chen fei thought about that mysterious school, which must have had methods to conceal this hostility. unfortunately, chen fei hadn¡¯t obtained these methods. the star gazing art was acquired because his character panel was strong enough to simplify and refine it; otherwise, chen fei wouldn¡¯t even have it. ¡°let¡¯s try it again!¡± chen fei activated the star gazing art, and a faint gleam flashed in his eyes. in the next moment, chen fei¡¯s figure disappeared from where he stood. fifteen minutes later, a pitch-black origin essence appeared in chen fei¡¯s hand, extracted from a second-stage evil. however, simply killing the evil did not intensify the surrounding hostility. it was only when refining it on the spot that the hostility grew deeper. chen fei stared at the evil¡¯s origin essence in his hand, his brow furrowed. without refining it, the purpose of coming to the strange heart realm would be significantly diminished. but if he did refine it, he suspected that after only a few refinements, the surrounding hostility would become overwhelming. if the hostility were to reach a critical level, chen fei might be targeted by higher-level evils as soon as he entered the strange heart realm, and they would easily eliminate him. inside this strange heart realm, high-level evils were not in short supply, and chen fei would occasionally sense that spine-chilling aura from afar. a third-stage evil was already equivalent to a cultivator in the combined aperture tempering realm. if a fourth-stage evil were to appear, wouldn¡¯t that be comparable to a mountain sea realm cultivator? killing chen fei would probably be as easy as a sneeze for a being of that level. ¡°what if i drag this origin essence back to the real world and refine it there? would it be better?¡± an idea popped into chen fei¡¯s mind. the problem now was how to transport it back to the real world. the origin essence was highly contaminated and couldn¡¯t be directly touched by chen fei¡¯s consciousness. however, without contact with his consciousness, nothing from the strange heart realm could be brought out. ¡°perhaps if i perfect the ninth layer of the thousand thread technique, there might be a new feature, ¡®sever and connect¡¯?¡± chen fei looked at the evil¡¯s origin essence, stepped forward with his right foot, and the heart-refining formation appeared layer by layer, quickly forming into a four-layer heart-refining formation. chen fei placed the evil¡¯s origin essence into it, and as soon as he began refining it, the hostility from all directions started to increase. indeed, even refining wasn¡¯t working. he hadn¡¯t noticed it last time, probably because the hostility was so light when he first refined it that he only realized after absorbing it. now, with his full attention on this matter, he immediately noticed the abnormality. chen fei¡¯s hand movements didn¡¯t slow down but accelerated. after a moment, an origin essence appeared, and chen fei grabbed it with one hand, disappearing within the strange heart realm. in the real world, chen fei opened his eyes, deep in thought. the second refinement of a second-stage evil had significantly deepened the strange heart realm¡¯s hostility towards him. it wasn¡¯t a simple accumulation but had multiplied several times. if chen fei dared to refine a third second-stage evil within the strange heart realm, the hostility surrounding him would likely attract the attention of higher-level evils. ¡°thousand thread technique!¡± chen fei stood up, his figure flashing, heading in the direction of west cloud city. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only several hours later, chen fei appeared on a mountain peak outside the sword return tower, where he could see the main peak of the pavilion. a long bow was held in chen fei¡¯s hand, and the iron arrows, entirely made of metal, were placed on the bowstring, aimed at the main peak of the sword return tower. ¡°sizzle!¡± electric currents crackled, turning both the long bow and the arrows entirely black. beyond the black, thunder raged. chen fei¡¯s aura began to rise, and the power attached to the arrows began to gradually increase.. Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: The First Time in My Life chapter 400: the first time in my life translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation before chen fei came to west cloud city, he was somewhat worried that west cloud city might have been directly wiped out in the last disaster of cunning and misfortune. after all, at that time, many forces were dispatched to supervise shangwu city, and almost anyone with a bit of strength would send someone there. the strength of the sword return tower was naturally formidable. there were two advanced stage aperture tempering realm cultivators previously, and several aperture tempering realm cultivators at other realms, making them dominant in the vicinity of west cloud city. however, in the last encounter, xing xinzhao was besieged by qu qingsheng and zhou zixuan, his aperture was shattered, and his strength must have significantly declined. it would be difficult for him to remain at the aperture tempering realm middle stage, and the best-case scenario would be the aperture tempering realm initial stage. probably because of this, the sword return tower did not send anyone to join the excitement in shangwu city again. after all, they had their own affairs to deal with, and they couldn¡¯t spare the time to meddle in the affairs of the world. moreover, shangwu city was more than a thousand miles away from west cloud city. with such a distance, by the time shangwu city arrived, the sword return tower would have more than enough time to leave. in a sense, it could even be said that they were fortunate because of this misfortune. ¡°crack! crack! crack!¡± the power attached to the arrow became stronger and stronger, and both the bow and the arrow emitted a sharp sound at this moment. this was because the materials of both the bow and arrow were limited and somewhat unable to withstand such a tremendous force. chen fei remained expressionless, manipulating the thousand thread technique to constantly adjust the power. with the great thunder sword reaching great completion, it meant that chen fei could freely manipulate the power of thunder within the scope of the great thunder sword¡¯s application. with the subtle control of the thousand thread technique, the basic conditions for the electromagnetic cannon were already in place. the only drawback was that the execution speed was relatively slow. it was only suitable for besieging cities and breaking through enemy fortifications. in a face-to-face battle, with such a long preparation time, he would probably have already lost his way. as time passed, the momentum on chen fei¡¯s body became increasingly powerful, and the power contained in the arrows became more and more exaggerated, even surpassing the power limit of the combination of the suppressing dragon elephant and the primordial sword scripture. and this was not the end; although the bow and arrow were already trembling at this moment, in chen fei¡¯s observation, more power could still be added. chen fei exerted a slight force with his arms, stabilizing the bow and arrow. within a radius of several hundred meters around chen fei, all was silent. whether it was the birds, beasts, or insect chirping, they had all disappeared without a trace. the terrifying aura pressed down on them, leaving them unable to move a muscle. at the main peak of the sword return tower, sui wengong, who was meditating cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes. unexplainably, a sense of crisis emerged in sui wengong¡¯s heart, and as time passed, this sense of crisis became increasingly heavy. but at this moment, he was in the main peak of the sword return tower, which had the strongest protective power within the sword return tower. if he felt a sense of crisis here, how powerful would the incoming force have to be? xing xinzhao walked out of his private chamber within the main peak. he had been healing, but he was also awakened by the impending sense of danger. although xing xinzhao was injured, his injuries were mainly concentrated in his acupoints, and his mental state was not heavily affected. therefore, in terms of sensing danger, he was on par with sui wengong. sui wengong and xing xinzhao both walked out of the main hall. outside the hall, the wind was gentle, and in the distance, the setting sun was still radiating its last warmth, painting the sky crimson. however, at this moment, neither xing xinzhao nor sui wengong had the heart to appreciate these sights. the sense of crisis weighing on their hearts had intensified in just a moment, and as time passed, it continued to rise, seemingly without end. sword return eye! sui wengong pointed his right hand as if drawing a sword and touched his own brow. in an instant, the surrounding space seemed to slow down significantly. sui wengong calmly sensed for a moment and then looked to his right. xing xinzhao was slightly slower, but his gaze also turned towards the distance. there, an extremely powerful force was gathering, but it was too far away to sense until just now. ¡°activate!¡± sui wengong shouted lowly, and the formation of the sword return tower suddenly rose, exuding a chilling aura. all disciples of the sword return tower involuntarily stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky in confusion. not only the new disciples but even the senior disciples who had been with the sect for many years had never seen such a formation before. the sword return tower had been thriving for many years. several decades ago, there were other sects competing with them in the vicinity. however, as the sword return tower produced advanced stage aperture tempering realm cultivators, these competing sects gradually disappeared. as a result, for many years, the sword return tower had not encountered any significant challenges, let alone a situation where the sect¡¯s formation was actively activated. the elders of the sword return tower who were at the aperture tempering realm cultivation level sensed the change in the formation and rushed to the main peak. they saw the solemn expressions of sui wengong and xing xinzhao. ¡°master, what is this?¡± someone asked with confusion. due to the distance being too great, the other aperture tempering realm cultivators did not have the sensing ability of sui wengong and xing xinzhao. many of them only felt a slight anomaly, but it was just that¡ªa slight anomaly. ¡°there is someone over there with strong hostility towards our sect,¡± xing xinzhao whispered. his mental power spread out, connecting the sword return eyes of everyone present. in the next moment, everyone sensed a powerful force coming towards them from afar. sensing the intensity of this force, everyone¡¯s expressions changed, including xing xinzhao and sui wengong. even though they had sensed the formidable nature of this force earlier, it was only after connecting everyone¡¯s perception together that they realized that this force had reached the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm cultivation level. at the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm cultivation level, xing xinzhao and sui wengong had never offended such top-tier experts in all their years. in recent times, due to xing xinzhao¡¯s injury, they had even reduced the influence of the sword return tower. no grudges in the past, no recent enmity. xing xinzhao and sui wengong couldn¡¯t make sense of it. if they had to mention someone they had recently offended, it would be the primordial sword sect. however, the strongest in the primordial sword sect was only at the advanced stage aperture tempering realm cultivation level. even though they had retrieved their secret manual, refining it into a true skill was not something that could be accomplished quickly. as for the disciples of their sect offending such a powerful expert, it was likely that they would have been obliterated on the spot, and there was no way they would have taken so long to track them to the sect. ¡°concentrate!¡± sui wengong shouted lowly, and the blade in his hand emitted a dazzling light. the power of the entire sword return tower formation was concentrated on sui wengong alone. at the same time, other aperture tempering realm cultivation level elders stood at the formation¡¯s core on the main peak, infusing their energy into the formation, continuously boosting sui wengong¡¯s power. this was the function of a sect¡¯s formation ¨C it could unite and focus the power of all its members. with sui wengong¡¯s current strength, he was at the advanced stage aperture tempering realm cultivation level, and there was no way he could break through alone. he might even be defeated here. unless a situation like the one where the long rainbow sect was besieged by multiple sects occurred, where the power of the formation, while still present, was overwhelmed by the sheer number of opponents and was rendered powerless. several miles away, chen fei saw the sword return tower¡¯s formation rising, his expression unmoving. it was inevitable for the sword return tower to notice something unusual, especially considering the tremendous momentum gathered by chen fei¡¯s arrow. regardless of the circumstances, there were aperture tempering realm cultivators at the late stage within the sword return tower, and if they didn¡¯t react to such a situation, it would be a sign of their vulnerability. chen fei didn¡¯t care whether the sword return tower would discover the situation or not. when it came to conquering a sect¡¯s mountain gate, ultimately, it was about each side¡¯s strength. in this world, schemes and tricks could be effective, and very effective at that, but it required roughly equal strength between the parties or a slight disadvantage for strategy to play a crucial role. however, if one side possessed significantly greater strength than the other, the effectiveness of strategy would be greatly diminished. just like when the cliff mountain sect attacked qinhai city, despite qinhai city¡¯s defenses, the cliff mountain sect only needed a decapitation strategy, rendering the city¡¯s defense useless. this was a world where power ultimately mattered. in the end, it was strength that counted. just like dominant forces, all they needed was an aperture tempering realm cultivator to suppress the energy circulation. everything else was secondary. as long as there was an aperture tempering realm cultivator, all other forces would obediently attach themselves to them. ¡°sizzle!¡± the sound of magnetic storms was incessant, and despite being desperately suppressed, the bow and arrow were still trembling, and the amplitude of the tremors was increasing. it seemed as if, in the next moment, the entire bow and arrow set would explode. star gazing art! the scene at the sword return tower¡¯s main peak was getting closer in chen fei¡¯s eyes. vaguely, chen fei saw sui wengong and xing xinzhao, as well as the other sword return tower elders standing to the side. seemingly sensing chen fei¡¯s gaze, sui wengong, who had gathered a group of experts, also turned to look in chen fei¡¯s direction. sui wengong didn¡¯t possess the star gazing art, so he couldn¡¯t see such a distant location, but with the support of the sword return eyes and the enhanced formation, he had become extremely sensitive to the scrutiny of his gaze. seeing sui wengong¡¯s reaction, chen fei revealed a slight smile. in the next moment, he released the arrow in his right hand. ¡°buzz!¡± a burst of sonic clouds appeared behind chen fei. the trees in the vicinity were shattered by the power fluctuations, turning into splinters. with chen fei as the center, an area of more than ten meters in radius turned into a clearing. further away, rocks shattered, trees were uprooted, as if this place had become the epicenter of a storm. this arrow¡¯s power was so astonishingly great that in a conventional battle, chen fei would never be able to unleash such force on the spot. chen fei¡¯s iron longbow in his left hand had turned to dust at some point. it was just an ordinary iron longbow, and without the support of elemental energy, it was instantly destroyed. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only under the star gazing art, chen fei watched as the arrow pierced through the air, creating a hole in the atmosphere. despite the several miles of distance, it seemed to arrive in front of the sword return tower¡¯s main peak in the blink of an eye. just as the formation outside the sword return tower¡¯s mountain gate had just issued a warning, a deafening sonic boom resounded throughout the entire sword return tower. all sword return tower disciples stared in astonishment at the location of the main peak, where a dazzling light erupted. ¡°boom!¡± the sword return tower¡¯s main peak shook, and the elemental energy of heaven and earth surged, causing the hearts of all sword return tower disciples to skip a beat, and a hint of panic involuntarily crept into their hearts. this kind of power was something they had never witnessed in their entire lives.. Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Defeat chapter 401: defeat translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation after the violent shaking of the sword return tower¡¯s main peak, it finally began to calm down slowly. sui wengong held his long sword, taking a few steps back. others looked at sui wengong with some tension. just now, the attack that occurred was unstoppable except by sui wengong. even if they had the power of the formation, the result would have been the same. facing such an attack head-on required great courage, and any slight mistake could mean certain death. ¡°i¡¯m fine!¡± sui wengong said in a deep voice. hearing sui wengong¡¯s words, the others couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. xing xinzhao glanced at sui wengong¡¯s trembling arm. despite sui wengong¡¯s efforts to control it, the damage was still apparent. such an attack at the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm was not something easily resisted. sui wengong was fortunate to have only suffered minor arm damage. if this had happened outside the mountain gate, no one would have survived such an attack, not even sui wengong. just as sui wengong was about to continue speaking, he suddenly looked forward, sensing a renewed sense of danger. the opponent¡¯s attack was far from over. it wasn¡¯t just sui wengong; because the formation had linked everyone¡¯s breath together, what sui wengong perceived, the others also felt. the previous arrow had already damaged the sword return tower¡¯s formation. if the same attack came again, it would be even more difficult for sui wengong to defend against. after the next arrow, the formation of the main peak would be severely damaged, and in a vicious cycle, by the third arrow, sui wengong would be injured, and the main peak¡¯s formation would shatter. the formation of the sword return tower was formidable, but ultimately, it was designed to defend against advanced aperture tempering realm cultivators. when facing a aperture tempering realm pinnacle attack, it became extremely challenging. if xing xinzhao hadn¡¯t been injured, there would have been some hope of withstanding the aperture tempering realm pinnacle attack with the combined power of two advanced aperture tempering realm cultivators. but unfortunately, xing xinzhao was injured, leaving sui wengong to stand alone. ¡°just now, the aura felt somewhat similar to that kid who stole the techniques last time,¡± sui wengong turned to look at xing xinzhao. ¡°yes, but that kid¡¯s cultivation at the time was at most in the mid-aperture tempering realm,¡± xing xinzhao frowned. if chen fei had been in the advanced aperture tempering realm at the time, even with the combined efforts of qu qingsheng and zhou zixun, xing xinzhao wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape, even if he had shattered all of his meridians. it had only been half a year since then, and no matter how fast one¡¯s cultivation improved, it was impossible for it to skyrocket to the level of the aperture tempering realm pinnacle. ¡°unless such an attack requires a long time to gather power!¡± sui wengong¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. recalling the initial sense of danger and the actual attack, it did indeed take quite some time in between. although it was still baffling how someone at the mid-aperture tempering realm could unleash such a powerful attack, as long as they didn¡¯t give the opponent time to gather power, they could at least solve most of the problem. however, the only problem now was that chen fei could attack them from a distance, but they had no means of launching a long-range attack on him. to disrupt chen fei¡¯s power buildup, they would have to charge over. but doing so would mean giving up the advantage of the mountain gate formation. ¡°the primordial sword sect is unlikely to send their whole sect here. we¡¯ll go together, and when the time comes, you and i will engage qu qingsheng and zhou zixun, while the others take care of the remaining people!¡± xing xinzhao said. in theory, techniques that require time to gather power and can deliver attacks of the aperture tempering realm late stage¡¯s intensity should be difficult to use consecutively. they could result in a mutual destruction. but sui wengong and xing xinzhao didn¡¯t want to take chances. after all, if that same attack happened again, the formation would be severely damaged, sui wengong would be injured, and their overall combat strength would be greatly reduced. besides, the momentum coming from a distance was rising, and it didn¡¯t seem like a mere bluff. if they were overly cautious and kept receiving consecutive attacks, they might end up without the strength to resist. normally, such aperture tempering realm pinnacle attacks couldn¡¯t be used consecutively. however, with a powerful top-grade spiritual weapon, it might be possible. a top-grade spiritual weapon? it did seem like a possibility! ¡°go!¡± sui wengong shouted lowly and dashed forward, taking the lead. except for one person staying behind to maintain the formation, the other sword return tower elders followed suit. several miles away, chen fei held his longbow, crackling with electricity, as his aura continued to rise. he knew that the bow and arrow would be damaged after a single shot. before coming here, chen fei had purchased dozens of fine iron longbows in the west cloud city. it was challenging to buy spiritual weapon-grade bows and arrows, but these fine iron longbows were easy to obtain. one shot, one broken bow, and chen fei felt no remorse. chen fei had considered obtaining a spiritual weapon-grade bow and arrow, but for this power-charging attack with explosive force, even a low-grade spiritual bow might withstand it, but using it once would inevitably damage its spirituality. and this kind of damage was almost irreversible, permanently harming the spiritual bow. after multiple uses, the spirituality might be depleted entirely, turning it into an ordinary bow and arrow. a low-grade spiritual bow barely had any effect on this electromagnetic cannon-like attack. after careful consideration, chen fei decided to use regular fine iron longbows as disposable items. with a thunderous roar, countless lightning bolts flickered around chen fei, as if confronting divine wrath. the power attached to the arrows gradually increased. compared to before, chen fei had mastered some details, and the speed of his power buildup had improved significantly. suddenly, chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly, and he saw some black dots in the distance heading toward his location. chen fei squinted his eyes, and as the black dots approached, they turned out to be the people from the sword return tower. chen fei scanned them and found that the elders of the sword return tower had almost emptied their ranks. it seemed that the previous arrow had indeed inflicted some pain on the sword return tower. the crucial point was that they were still being passively attacked and couldn¡¯t retaliate, which was quite frustrating. a faint smile played on chen fei¡¯s lips as he adjusted the direction of his bow towards the sword return tower¡¯s people. ¡°spread out!¡± sui wengong was at the forefront, suddenly feeling a chill in his heart, his expression changing drastically. with a low shout, sui wengong¡¯s figure began to flicker and evade. hearing sui wengong¡¯s words, the others didn¡¯t hesitate and quickly spread out, keeping a significant distance from each other. they also began to use various means of teleportation to avoid being locked on. chen fei, holding the bow, sensed for a moment and then raised the bow and arrow once more, aiming at the main peak of the sword return tower. in the extreme state of the electromagnetic cannon, hitting a single person was indeed quite challenging because, in the end, chen fei¡¯s control over this arrow had become extremely weak. almost all of his focus was spent on how to balance the various forces on the arrow to prevent it from exploding during flight before reaching the target. this kind of attack that surpassed his own strength had its drawbacks. however, these drawbacks had long been anticipated by chen fei. feeling that he wasn¡¯t being targeted himself, the people from the sword return tower let out a sigh of relief as they approached. after all, just thinking about the scene they had witnessed on the main peak earlier, they couldn¡¯t help but shiver. if you didn¡¯t dodge, you would undoubtedly be instantly obliterated, without any chance of survival. even if it just grazed you, it would still result in a severe injury. ignoring the approaching sword return tower members, chen fei continued to charge up his attack. when he felt that the power within the arrow had reached its peak, chen fei released the arrow. ¡°hum!¡± another sonic boom cloud appeared behind chen fei, and the tremendous force caused numerous cracks to appear where he stood. massive cracks crossed the surroundings, as if at any moment, the rocks underfoot were going to collapse completely. on the main peak of the sword return tower, yuan nanyun, who had stayed behind to maintain the formation, suddenly felt a chilling sensation that pierced to his very core. subconsciously, he looked up and saw a glaring lightning pillar rushing towards him from a distance. yuan nanyun¡¯s soul seemed to leave his body as he tried to escape but found it was already too late. yuan nanyun had thought that staying on the main peak would be relatively safe. after all, it didn¡¯t make sense for such a powerful attack to target the formation when attacking the people was more critical. however, yuan nanyun didn¡¯t expect that the opponent would completely disregard common sense and waste such an attack on the sword return tower¡¯s formation. ¡°boom!¡± the sword return tower formation trembled violently, the shield flickering unpredictably. inside the formation, yuan nanyun was already bleeding from all seven orifices due to the intense shock. previously, when sui wengong intercepted the arrow, the formation took half of the force, and sui wengong blocked the other half. otherwise, if all the power had been absorbed by the formation, it would have shattered. but yuan nanyun was just in the early aperture tempering realm, and at this moment, there were no other elders to lend their power. he couldn¡¯t possibly block the arrow himself, so he had to let the formation bear everything. *crack! crack! crack! * the shield suddenly emitted a cracking sound, and in the next moment, the protective formation directly shattered. yuan nanyun sprayed a mouthful of blood mist into the air before collapsing to the ground. the remaining force on the arrow forcibly pierced through the entire main peak, leaving behind a massive hole that penetrated from front to back, causing the earth to shake. the disciples of the sword return tower stared blankly at everything unfolding before their eyes. in the next moment, chaos ensued, and they scattered in all directions. faced with such power, those in the body tempering realm had no hope of resisting, be it the bone tempering realm or the visceral tempering realm. sui wengong and the others who were charging forward felt the changes at the main peak and their expressions turned grim. their eyes locked onto chen fei in the distance with a fierce glare. the two sides were now separated by less than a few hundred meters. moreover, when they arrived here, sui wengong and xing xinzhao hadn¡¯t sensed the presence of any other primordial sword sect members. qu qingsheng and zhou zixun were nowhere to be found. in the distance, there was only chen fei alone. ¡°insolent scum, you shall die!¡± xing xinzhao exclaimed sternly. ¡°kill!¡± the other sword return tower elders shouted loudly. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only chen fei¡¯s longbow turned into ashes in his hand, and a new fine iron longbow fell into his grasp from the ground. he quickly nocked an arrow, drew the bowstring, and thunder roared. in the next moment, the arrow transformed into a black lightning bolt, heading towards one of the sword return tower elders. in the case of the limit electromagnetic cannon, chen fei needed to charge up to unleash an attack approaching the level of the aperture tempering realm pinnacle. however, for a regular electromagnetic cannon, chen fei didn¡¯t need to charge up at all. with the great thunder sword at great completion, he could easily achieve this. chen fei¡¯s cultivation was already in the advanced aperture tempering realm, so any of his attacks possessed the power of the advanced aperture tempering realm. using a bow and arrow merely allowed him to have ranged capabilities. *bang!* a muffled explosion resounded as the sword return tower elder, who had been constantly teleporting to evade, was blown into the air and shattered by the arrow.. a mist of blood filled the air! Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Qian Jun chapter 402: qian jun translator: dragon boat translation , editor: dragon boat translation in the face of his own aperture tempering realm being shattered by chen fei s arrow, xing xinzhao¡¯s eyes widened almost to the point of disbelief. sword return tower had a total of eight aperture tempering realm cultivators, one of whom had only recently broken through in the past two years. the result was that chen fei had just pierced the main peak of sword return tower with a single arrow, leaving yuan nanyun, who had stayed behind, in an uncertain life-or-death situation. and now, another elder lay dead before him, directly killed by chen fei. for any sect, aperture tempering realm cultivators were an extremely precious source of power. even within dominant forces, the status of aperture tempering realm cultivators remained high. after all, breakthroughs to the combined aperture tempering realm usually came from the aperture tempering realm. only when there were more aperture tempering realm cultivators could someone possibly advance to the combined aperture tempering realm. for ordinary sects, the importance of aperture tempering realm cultivators would be even greater. losing two aperture tempering realm cultivators in just a moment¡¯s time was something xing xinzhao could hardly accept. sui wengong stared at chen fei with a cold, murderous intent in his heart. chen fei had already displayed the aura of the advance aperture tempering realm at this moment, although sui wengong didn¡¯t know why chen fei could cultivate so quickly. but now was not the time to dwell on that matter. sui wengong only wanted to kill chen fei at this moment. today, between the two sides, there was no room for compromise. ¡°youngster, if you have the guts, come at me!¡± xing xinzhao roared angrily. chen fei glanced at xing xinzhao, bent his body, and with a roar, the electromagnetic field began to howl. on the right side of chen fei, fan zeguang¡¯s heart suddenly trembled, and a chill shot straight to his forehead. ¡°i¡¯m going to die!¡± in fan zeguang¡¯s mind, such thoughts emerged subconsciously. he could clearly see the power of chen fei¡¯s arrow. just moments ago, when the senior elder was shot dead, fan zeguang was too consumed by anger to realize the danger he was in. it was only now that he felt a chill and realized that he was facing a advance aperture tempering realm powerhouse. hide! fan zeguang didn¡¯t have time to think about anything else. he could only push his body¡¯s agility to the extreme. however, in an instant, he felt despair. the sensation of being locked onto did not diminish in the slightest, and there was nowhere to hide. he wanted to run over to sui wengong¡¯s side, but the distance was too great, and he couldn¡¯t make it in time. ¡°boom!¡± in a daze, fan zeguang heard the trembling sound of a bowstring, and the next moment, a lightning pillar had already arrived in front of him. fan zeguang roared in madness, and in that moment, it was as if everything he had ever learned suddenly came together. countless insights appeared in fan zeguang¡¯s mind, and in a flash, he seemed to understand everything. his aura began to soar. the spirit sword in fan zeguang¡¯s hand radiated a dazzling light and collided with the lightning pillar before him. in the midst of the lightning, fan zeguang¡¯s face contorted in a sinister manner. ¡°bang!¡± a burst of blood mist bloomed in mid-air, and fan zeguang was shattered in the air, his lower-grade spirit sword losing its spiritual essence and falling to the ground with a dull thud. the difference between the advance aperture tempering realm and the early aperture tempering realm spanned two small realms, and chen fei had also cultivated his techniques to the state of perfection. such a gap was something fan zeguang couldn¡¯t withstand. even if his insights were profound, and his aura was raised, fan zeguang¡¯s fate had already been sealed. ¡°you, damn it!¡± xing xinzhao roared loudly. sui wengong¡¯s sword energy shot through the air but was easily evaded by chen fei. at this point, both sides were extremely close, and in a moment, chen fei would be surrounded by the members of sword return tower. however, chen fei¡¯s expression remained calm, without a hint of panic or surprise. he flipped his body and the electromagnetic field quivered, but at this moment, the remaining members of sword return tower had all taken cover behind sui wengong and xing xinzhao, with sui wengong leading the charge in a straight line. they weren¡¯t afraid of chen fei unleashing another peak aperture tempering realm attack because the distance between the two sides no longer allowed chen fei to build up such power. chen fei remained unfazed and aimed his bow and arrow at sui wengong. in the next moment, the bowstring trembled, and a lightning pillar appeared in front of sui wengong. ¡°bang!¡± with a muffled sound, sui wengong shattered chen fei¡¯s arrow with a single sword strike. sui wengong¡¯s figure paused momentarily, but he quickly regained his composure and continued to charge towards chen fei. ¡°bang, bang, bang!¡± several more arrows were shot, but sui wengong blocked them all, and they had no impact on him. the other members of sword return tower were encouraged by this. chen fei had displayed terrifying combat power just moments ago, killing both early aperture tempering realm elders with a single arrow. in front of chen fei, it seemed like everyone had become sacrificial lambs. however, the arrows that had casually claimed their lives had lost their effectiveness in front of sui wengong. as both were in the advance aperture tempering realm, it appeared that sui wengong was even stronger than chen fei. apart from those highly charged, almost peak aperture tempering realm attacks, which were indeed very powerful, the close proximity between the two sides made it impossible for chen fei to gather such power. moreover, such attacks would likely be extremely challenging for chen fei to aim accurately. otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have shot the arrows towards the main peak of sword return tower earlier. in just a moment, sui wengong would catch up to chen fei, and when that happened, the others would form a formation to trap chen fei here completely. sui wengong¡¯s gaze turned increasingly cold as he looked at chen fei. blocking chen fei¡¯s attacks with several swords had indeed boosted sui wengong¡¯s confidence. it was only right that he felt this way. the last time he had seen chen fei, he had only been in the middle of the aperture tempering realm. yet, in less than a year, chen fei had become so young and had broken through to the advance aperture tempering realm. that was already considered exceptional talent. moreover, chen fei had displayed combat power beyond imagination with those attacks that had the potential to reach peak aperture tempering realm after being charged. to reach such a level of talent was something sui wengong had never witnessed before. however, the time given for cultivation after the breakthrough was still too short. chen fei undoubtedly had his shortcomings as well. the arrows he had shot just now should be considered his normal attack level. although he had reached the advance aperture tempering realm and was even stronger than most who had recently entered it, this was likely the limit. chen fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. the great thunder sword was indeed powerful, but when chen fei converted it into arrows, there was still a loss of power. the time for electromagnetic acceleration was only a moment, and the displayed attack power was indeed only considered average in the advance aperture tempering realm. if he wanted to fully infuse the power of the primordial sword scripture into the arrows, he needed a bit of time to charge it. the longer the charge, the stronger the attack. but in direct combat, the enemy wouldn¡¯t give you much time to charge, if any at all. this electromagnetic cannon was ultimately a technique chen fei had devised himself, and there were still many imperfections to be addressed. chen fei watched as sui wengong approached closer and closer, a hint of electric light appearing beneath his feet. in the next moment, amid a burst of magnetic explosions, chen fei disappeared from his original position. when he reappeared, chen fei was already at the side of the sword return tower group. chen fei¡¯s decision to advance instead of retreat took everyone by surprise, and his current display of speed in his movements unsettled those watching. chen fei flipped his longbow in hand, aiming an arrow at he yunrui, who was behind sui wengong. he yunrui felt himself locked on to, and his soul felt like it was about to be shocked out of his body. the gruesome scene of fan zeguang just moments ago was still fresh in his mind. at that moment, fan zeguang¡¯s aura surged, and his sword technique was perfected. it was clear that he had broken through some obstacles in his cultivation right on the spot. but even so, facing chen fei¡¯s arrow, he had no resistance whatsoever. he yunrui¡¯s cultivation was even lower than fan zeguang¡¯s. if it weren¡¯t for being struck by chen fei¡¯s sword, he would undoubtedly have met the same fate. ¡°boom!¡± the trembling of the bowstring also caused he yunrui¡¯s heart to skip a beat. sword return! sui wengong shouted lowly, and his figure turned into a blur, disappearing from his original position. with almost invisible speed to the naked eye, he appeared in front of he yunrui. ¡°bang!¡± sui wengong shattered the arrow with a single sword strike. he yunrui, who was behind, was already covered in cold sweat. chen fei looked at sui wengong with some surprise. the agility and speed displayed by sui wengong just now were truly astonishing to him. indeed, every type of technique that could be cultivated to the advance aperture tempering realm had its unique qualities. xing xinzhao flashed to sui wengong¡¯s side, and suddenly, a sword intent shot into chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. at this moment, the distance between the two sides was not too far, finally allowing xing xinzhao to find this opportunity. xing xinzhao¡¯s acupoints were damaged, but his mental power was still at the advance aperture tempering realm level. this mental attack was naturally extremely sharp. among peers, mental attacks were rarely used because they often resulted in mutual injury and did not yield significant advantages. however, given xing xinzhao¡¯s lack of combat strength, direct confrontation was not effective, so he chose to engage in a mental battle, even if it meant trading injuries to drag chen fei down with him. ¡°seal!¡± suddenly, a mirror-like light appeared on sui wengong¡¯s chest, enveloping chen fei within it, exerting a tremendous force that forcefully held chen fei in place. the primordial sealing mirror, a high-grade spiritual weapon, exerted a force of a thousand catties under its light, enough to crush those with weaker cultivations, and even those with higher cultivations would find it difficult to move. sui wengong had been waiting for an opportunity all along. chen fei was a person who could not be allowed to escape, and his presence posed even greater pressure on sui wengong than what the primordial sword sect had given him. if they couldn¡¯t keep chen fei here this time, the next time they met, sword return tower might become history. sui wengong was even somewhat grateful this time that chen fei had rushed here immediately after breaking through to the advance aperture tempering realm. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only otherwise, based on the information about chen fei that they had received, he had barely been in the primordial sword sect for a few years. in just a short time, chen fei¡¯s cultivation had skyrocketed, and now he had rapidly advanced to the advance aperture tempering realm. if chen fei had a few more years of cultivation, it would be even more troublesome! although the losses were still heavy this time, with several aperture tempering realm cultivators dead, leaving sword return tower severely weakened, it would likely take a long time to recover. but as long as they could kill chen fei here, it would all be worth it. ¡°phew!¡± beside them, xing xinzhao suddenly sprayed a mist of blood into the air, as if his sea of consciousness was about to crack open. but when looking at chen fei, that sword intent had no effect on him at all. it was as if it had no impact whatsoever on chen fei.. Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: Crushing chapter 403: crushing translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation xing xinzhao looked incredulously at chen fei. the sword intent from moments ago seemed to have collided with an impenetrable barrier, shattering instantly. xing xinzhao immediately felt the backlash. but chen fei remained unfazed, as if this were not a clash of minds between peers, but rather like a spiritual battle between an advance aperture tempering realm practitioner and a peak-stage aperture tempering realm practitioner¡ªutterly lopsided. xing xinzhao¡¯s pitiful state caused sui wengong, who stood by, to furrow his brow. both were at the advance stage of aperture tempering realm cultivation. xing xinzhao had even broken through to this stage several years ahead of chen fei. there was no reason for him to be inferior in terms of spiritual power. chen fei, the genius of the primordial sword sect, continued to surprise sui wengong with his unexpected strength. this only fueled sui wengong¡¯s growing intent to kill chen fei. such an aberration, now an enemy, would not be allowed to escape alive. even if it meant they both perished, chen fei would fall right here. thankfully, the primordial sealing mirror had already enveloped chen fei, and as long as the mirror remained intact, chen fei had no hope of escaping. ¡°get information, attack!¡± sui wengong roared, taking the lead and charging toward chen fei. meanwhile, he yunrui and the others connected their elemental energy, exuding a chilling aura that covered the surroundings. several tens of meters away, chen fei looked somewhat surprised at the radiance surrounding him. at this moment, an immense force was relentlessly crushing him, attempting to reduce him to a pile of flesh. however, whether it was the aperture tempering realm power of the advance or the enhanced physical strength granted by the suppressing dragon elephant, both resisted the colossal force. for an ordinary advance aperture tempering realm practitioner, being hit by the primordial sealing mirror would not result in instant death, but their overall strength would undoubtedly be greatly affected. even their agility, like their ability to employ martial arts, would be severely restricted, essentially rendering them useless. unless they possessed a top-grade spiritual weapon to repel the force of the primordial sealing mirror, they would remain at the mercy of their opponent. this was the power of a top-grade spiritual weapon. the primordial sword sect¡¯s soul-locking tower had a similar function, and it was even more potent. after all, in its prime, the soul-locking tower had been a peak-grade spiritual weapon. however, due to multiple damages and spiritual degradation over the years, it had been reduced to a top-grade spiritual weapon. nevertheless, the soul-locking tower still possessed immense power, making it a prized tool for guarding the sect¡¯s mountain gate. chen fei raised his head to look at the charging sui wengong. the fine iron longbow he held in his left hand shattered into pieces and scattered on the ground. without the support of chen fei¡¯s elemental energy, the electromagnetic cannon he had used several times earlier had already taken a toll on the fine iron longbow. ¡°clang!¡± a sharp sword resonance echoed as the qianyuan sword leaped into chen fei¡¯s hand from behind. sword intent radiated from chen fei as the center, sweeping in all directions. the radiance binding the primordial sealing mirror trembled continuously, as if it was trying to break free. sui wengong¡¯s eyelids twitched. when the qianyuan sword landed in chen fei¡¯s hand, his aura underwent a significant change, sending a shiver down sui wengong¡¯s spine. he had only felt this way when chen fei had been charging up the electromagnetic cannon moments ago. the primordial sword sect didn¡¯t have any remarkable archery techniques in its inheritance. sui wengong subconsciously believed that chen fei had acquired that archery technique from some fortuitous encounter outside. he thought that chen fei¡¯s greatest strength lay in archery. now he realized that the situation seemed to have taken a new turn. even though chen fei had only been cultivating for a few years and had recently broken through to the advance stage of the aperture tempering realm, what gave him the right to possess such a variety of techniques? sui wengong couldn¡¯t believe it. with the primordial sealing mirror suppressing chen fei and his disciples supporting him in formation, there was no way he could lose in this situation! ¡°sword!¡± sui wengong shouted sharply, and a surge of sword energy burst forth from his body. however, this sword energy didn¡¯t target chen fei but instead followed the flow of the formation, heading towards the other elders of the sword return tower. the sword return technique, the foundational martial art of the sword return tower, might not be as impressive as the primordial sword sect¡¯s primordial sword scripture, but it had its unique aspects. the most prominent feature was its ability to gather the strength of multiple individuals, much like the formation on the sword return tower¡¯s main peak. in essence, the formation on the main peak was constructed based on the principles of the sword return technique. at this moment, the sword energy within xing xinzhao and the others linked together to form a ring. almost instantly, the sword energy sui wengong had released a moment ago returned to him, but it was now several times more powerful than when he had initially unleashed it. sui wengong¡¯s sword blade danced in his hand. although his sword energy had surged dramatically, he still wielded it as if it were his own power, effortlessly slashing towards chen fei. with this tremendous increase in power and the ability to wield it with such mastery, this was genuinely his own strength. only with such control could he unleash the full potential of this newfound power. despite only sui wengong standing before chen fei at this moment, chen fei inexplicably felt like he was being surrounded and attacked from all sides. ¡°great swordsmanship!¡± chen fei murmured in admiration, his voice initially low, but within the blink of an eye, it roared like thunder. the roar wasn¡¯t just in his voice. chen fei¡¯s body seemed to awaken like an ancient behemoth. amidst the resonating dragon and elephant, a vast power shook the space around him. the immense force added by the primordial sealing mirror was forcibly pushed back for the moment. ¡°hum!¡± on the qianyuan sword, a black radiance enveloped it, and the fourfold power of the primordial sword scripture was entirely confined within the small sword body. if the primordial sealing mirror¡¯s power had only been pushed aside a moment ago, now, as the power of the qianyuan sword erupted, the mirror¡¯s radiance was torn open, leaving a massive gap. although the radiance still clung to chen fei, it could no longer restrain him because the power chen fei was displaying at this moment far exceeded what the primordial sealing mirror could suppress. sui wengong stared at chen fei, feeling the energy emanating from the qianyuan sword, his eyes involuntarily widening. although this strike wasn¡¯t as extravagant as the arrow that had been shot at the sword return tower¡¯s main peak, reaching nearly the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm stage, it came very close. how could he unleash such an attack with ease, especially considering he had only recently broken through to the advance stage of aperture tempering realm? it made sense to deliver a strike that surpassed one¡¯s own power after accumulating energy for an extended period, as the sword return technique could boost one¡¯s attack power significantly through prolonged charging. but this casual strike defied explanation. ¡°ahh!¡± sui wengong roared loudly, and his apertures began to rupture. however, it was too late. the two blades clashed as they were too close together. ¡°boom!¡± a ripple spread from the point of impact between the two swords, radiating outward. the ripple started small but, in the blink of an eye, turned into a surge of elemental energy that swept in all directions. sui wengong¡¯s muscles and bones groaned, and the longsword in his hand lasted only a moment before its sword energy was forcibly shattered and then rebounded by an overwhelming force. sui wengong stared helplessly as the qianyuan sword drove straight in, and with all his might, he placed his spirit sword in front of his chest. in the next moment, the qianyuan sword pierced through. ¡°clang!¡± the spirit sword emitted a mournful sound as sui wengong heard the gruesome sounds of his flesh being crushed and his ribs breaking. he had no resistance left, and he was sent flying backward. amidst a haze of blood, sui wengong was forcibly embedded into the ground, completely powerless to move. he couldn¡¯t even muster the strength to cough up blood. sui wengong couldn¡¯t see anything; all he saw was darkness. his heart beat a few more times, gradually slowing down. a strange smile appeared on his face, a mixture of self-derision and lament. in an instant, sui wengong¡¯s life force completely dissipated. a formidable practitioner at the advance stage of the aperture tempering realm had been utterly slain by chen fei with a single sword strike. although sui wengong was not considered exceptionally strong among those at the advance stage of the aperture tempering realm, the visual spectacle of his death left everyone who witnessed it in shock. xing xinzhao and his companions, who had been following sui wengong, had intended to surround and attack chen fei. however, upon witnessing the scene before them, they involuntarily stopped in their tracks. they stared in disbelief at what had just transpired. sui wengong, the strongest figure within the sect, had died just like that after the reinforcement of the formation. ¡°run, run for your lives!¡± xing xinzhao shouted loudly, as his apertures ruptured and he burned all his vitality. in a brief moment, he restored his strength to the advance stage of the aperture tempering realm. last time, when his apertures ruptured, xing xinzhao had a chance to seek treatment. however, his current course of action left no room for survival, regardless of the final outcome. ¡°destroying our sword return tower¡¯s legacy, you¡¯ll get retribution!¡± xing xinzhao roared and charged toward chen fei. he yunrui and the others, now awakened from their daze, didn¡¯t dare to hesitate any longer. they turned and fled into the dense forest. they knew they couldn¡¯t contend with this level of power. their only hope was to run and perhaps find a slim chance of survival. ¡°your greed for our primordial legacy should not have led to such delusions!¡± chen fei looked at xing xinzhao calmly. with a single reverse stroke of the qianyuan sword, a powerful force swept over xing xinzhao. despite his desperate efforts, he couldn¡¯t resist the vast difference in strength. ¡°boom!¡± xing xinzhao¡¯s body was sent flying upwards, blood mist spreading in mid-air. in his eyes, there was a sense of unwillingness and a hint of regret. if he hadn¡¯t thought about leaving the primordial legacy behind, the sword return tower wouldn¡¯t have faced this calamity. fate is a cruel mistress. chen fei turned his gaze towards the several individuals from the sword return tower who were attempting to escape in different directions. with a simple gesture of his right hand, a fine iron longbow from a distance flew into his grasp. nocking an arrow and drawing the bowstring, amidst the electromagnetic roar, several lightning-fast arrows shot out, each heading in a different direction. ¡°bang!¡± explosions resounded from a distance. under the guidance of the star gazing art, chen fei¡¯s use of the electromagnetic cannon could be considered flawless. even as the others constantly shifted and moved, chen fei had predicted their movements. the inevitable outcome was self-evident. phantom images emerged from chen fei¡¯s body, and one of the duplicates rushed into the dense forest to retrieve the belongings of those who had tried to escape. the most important items were the spiritual weapons, which would serve as valuable resources for chen fei¡¯s cultivation. chen fei approached sui wengong¡¯s lifeless body and, with a simple gesture of his right hand, retrieved the primordial sealing mirror. a profound sense of weightiness pierced through chen fei¡¯s consciousness, containing an astonishing spiritual essence. while not as formidable as the locking spirit tower, compared to other high-grade spiritual weapons, the primordial sealing mirror was more than impressive. fifteen minutes later, chen fei appeared inside the sword return tower. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only the sword return tower was in utter chaos at this point. many disciples had abandoned the sect and fled, while others were hiding. chen fei paid no heed to them and made his way to the main peak of the sword return tower. yuan nanyun, who had perished due to his attempt to withstand chen fei¡¯s extreme electromagnetic cannon, lay lifeless. chen fei retrieved yuan nanyun¡¯s spiritual weapon, then with a wave of his right hand, he turned yuan nanyun into ashes. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he walked into the main hall of the sword return tower.. Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: High Grade Spiritual Sword chapter 404: high grade spiritual sword translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei¡¯s steps suddenly paused as he remembered something. although the practitioners of the sword return tower¡¯s cultivation techniques had all been slain, there were more individuals who had practiced the primordial technique than just those. a clone emerged from chen fei¡¯s body, its form flickering as it sprinted toward the mountain peak where the true disciples of the sword return tower were located. learning other sects¡¯ techniques, once discovered, came with the lightest punishment being the forfeiture of one¡¯s cultivation and the complete revocation of the technique. perhaps this seemed cruel, but it was the rule by which this world operated. those true disciples enjoyed the various resources bestowed upon them by the sword return tower, but they also had to bear the karmic consequences sown by the tower itself. much like chen fei now, who was inexorably bound to the primordial sword sect in terms of identity. if, for some reason, others sought to annihilate the primordial sword sect, regardless of whether chen fei was aware or involved, the ultimate result would be the same. in the world of ordinary people, it was a dog-eat-dog existence, where even the smallest gain could lead to bloodshed. among martial practitioners, it was even more cutthroat, and sometimes, it went beyond that. inside the sword return tower at this moment, chaos reigned, but it had not yet reached the point of total collapse. because these disciples in the body tempering realm had only witnessed the attack on the sword return tower, but they didn¡¯t know the final outcome. there were still quite a few people standing in place, awaiting the ultimate result. because once the elders of the sword return tower returned and found disciples fleeing, they would be treated as traitors. ordinary disciples knew the consequences, and the true disciples, of course, wouldn¡¯t be the first to flee. at this moment, they were all watching, waiting for the final outcome. chen fei¡¯s clone arrived at the sword return tower¡¯s true disciple peak. using the star gazing art, chen fei¡¯s clone had already detected the auras of several individuals who possessed the primordial technique. as the clone handled the cleanup, chen fei himself had entered the main hall of the sword return tower. in just a few glances, chen fei spotted the location of the secret chamber. normally, this secret chamber should have been extremely well-hidden. however, given the disruption in the sword return tower¡¯s formation caused by chen fei¡¯s arrow, the secrecy of this chamber was no longer concealed, and its aura naturally emanated. chen fei arrived at the entrance to the secret chamber, where a piece of green steel stone blocked his path. green steel stone was exceptionally heavy and hard to move forcibly, causing a great commotion when pushed aside. evidently, the sword return tower had placed this green steel stone here as a precaution against anyone sneaking into the secret chamber. however, it was likely that the sword return tower had not anticipated the day when all their top-tier experts would be wiped out, rendering this green steel stone¡¯s warning function essentially useless. chen fei placed both hands on the green steel stone, and the surrounding qi trembled. the stone emitted a dull sound before chen fei managed to forcefully push it aside. this revealed a passage big enough for one person to enter and exit. chen fei removed his hands from the green steel stone and swiftly entered the secret chamber. after passing through a narrow corridor, chen fei arrived in a cavern. whether in the corridor or the secret chamber, no traps had been set anymore. evidently, the sword return tower understood that even if someone could safely enter this place, setting up numerous traps would be futile. however, while there were no traps in the secret chamber, there were traces of a formation. chen fei glanced at it and realized that this formation had both protective and self-destructive functions. if things went awry, activating the secret chamber¡¯s formation could destroy everything inside and outside, leaving nothing behind for outsiders. unfortunately, the vast majority of the sword return tower¡¯s members had been slain by chen fei outside. yuan nanyun, who was responsible for maintaining the formation, had been struck down by chen fei¡¯s arrow, leaving no time for him to do anything else. chen fei¡¯s keen nose picked up a faint fragrance. chen fei approached a cushion, and next to it, there was a small bottle. the bottle was sealed with a cork, and the scent wasn¡¯t escaping from the bottle itself but rather from the person who had used it before. every time they opened the bottle, the fragrance would diffuse throughout the room. over time, this scent had permeated the entire secret chamber. with a subtle motion of his right hand, chen fei picked up the bottle from the ground, removed the cork, and the fragrance he had just detected intensified several times over. inhaling this medicinal fragrance, chen fei felt a sense of relaxation throughout his body. it wasn¡¯t just in his flesh and bones; more importantly, he sensed a warmth between his apertures. this bottle of liquid was specifically designed for a martial artist¡¯s apertures. just smelling the fragrance had an effect, and if consumed, the results would undoubtedly be potent. compared to the origin awakening pills chen fei had obtained from the alchemist union in the past, the effectiveness of this liquid was unquestionably much stronger. in the entire sword return tower, the one who needed and qualified to use such a premium healing item was none other than xing xinzhao. back when xing xinzhao was forced to rupture his own apertures in order to escape the encirclement of qu qingsheng and zhou zixuan, his strength had suffered a great setback. unless there were exceptional circumstances, a drop in cultivation was inevitable. xing xinzhao would certainly be unwilling to accept this, and neither would the sword return tower. after all, losing a high-level expert in the advance aperture tempering realm would be a significant blow to the sword return tower, both in terms of its current strength and its foundations. therefore, if there was a chance, the sword return tower would undoubtedly go all out to heal xing xinzhao¡¯s injuries, and they might even sell various resources to achieve this goal. after all, when compared to the value of a advanced stage aperture tempering realm expert, other cultivation resources could be replenished over time, but such a martial artist was not easy to cultivate. chen fei had encountered xing xinzhao this time and felt that xing xinzhao¡¯s injuries were remarkably stable. even the flow of his elemental energy showed no signs of hesitation. during the final moment when he shattered all his apertures, he was even able to temporarily display the strength of an advanced stage aperture tempering realm martial artist. with all these factors in mind, there was no doubt about the effectiveness of the liquid before him. chen fei sealed the medicine bottle and then approached a wooden crate. upon a quick examination, he found that there were fewer than 300 elemental stones inside. there were no spiritual weapons on the shelves in the secret chamber. however, there were some spiritual herbs, but they were quite ordinary and didn¡¯t hold much value. there were also a few pills for cultivation, but not in large quantities, only a dozen or so bottles. it was hard to imagine that these resources were all that remained in a sect with an advanced stage aperture tempering realm martial artist presiding over it, and which dominated a region spanning several hundred miles. the combined quantity of elemental stones, pills, and some spiritual herbs in the secret chamber didn¡¯t even compare to what the cliff mountain sect possessed. the most powerful individual in the cliff mountain sect was only in the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm. however, chen fei didn¡¯t show much surprise on his face. when he saw the bottle of healing liquid, he understood that there wouldn¡¯t be much left in this secret chamber in terms of resources. after all, everything that could be sold had likely been exchanged for the healing elixir. if it weren¡¯t for the need to keep some elemental stones on hand for emergencies, even these 200 or so elemental stones might not have been left. using the star gazing art, chen fei carefully examined the entire secret chamber once again, confirming that there were no hidden compartments or concealed items. what he saw before him was all there was. chen fei shook his head slightly, acknowledging that the harvest was indeed much less than he had imagined. the remaining value of these resources, even if he tried to sell them, wouldn¡¯t be significant. after all, those who truly needed this kind of medicine for healing were likely in extremely dire situations. the quantity of medicine chen fei had in his hand might not even be sufficient to alleviate serious injuries, let alone fully recover from them. if he tried to sell them, he¡¯d likely face strong price pressure, considering the limited demand for such a potent healing elixir. chen fei decided to bring the remaining medicine back to the primordial sword sect. he could sell it to the sect, and at least it was a medicine that had even more potent effects than the origin awakening pills. as long as the injuries of the sect¡¯s advanced stage aperture tempering realm practitioners were not too severe, this elixir should be sufficient for recovery. chen fei believed that qu qingsheng wouldn¡¯t mistreat him when it came to compensation. the harvest in this secret chamber wasn¡¯t substantial, but when chen fei had slain sui wengong and the others, the rewards were quite considerable. just the primordial sealing mirror alone was of exceptionally high value, being a top-grade spiritual weapon. many high-level experts in the advance aperture tempering realm couldn¡¯t even possess a top-grade spiritual weapon. for instance, in the primordial sword sect, neither qu qingsheng nor zhou zixuan had a top-grade spiritual weapon. the entire sect had only one top-grade locking spirit tower. this situation wasn¡¯t unique to the primordial sword sect; several sects around immortal cloud city faced similar circumstances. the difficulty in crafting top-grade spiritual weapons was extremely high, and those capable of doing so were few and far between. moreover, many top-grade spiritual weapons required extremely rare materials. considering all these factors, the number of top-grade spiritual weapons in circulation was quite limited. therefore, if chen fei were willing to sell the primordial sealing mirror, he would receive a substantial amount of elemental stones in return. in addition to the primordial sealing mirror, there were also the mid-grade spiritual swords used by sui wengong and xing xinzhao, as well as the spiritual swords wielded by other sword return tower elders. all of these could be sold. furthermore, the qianyuan sword chen fei currently possessed was undergoing a significant transformation. under the slaughter spirit technique, after killing so many aperture tempering realm practitioners from the sword return tower, including some in the advanced stages, all the extracted spiritual essences had been absorbed into the qianyuan sword. the qianyuan sword¡¯s original spirituality was already at a high level among mid-grade spiritual weapons. now, after absorbing so much spiritual essence, it had a great chance of evolving into a top-grade spiritual sword. of course, when the qianyuan sword was forged years ago, chen fei had already used the best materials he could obtain at the time. however, it was evident that the quality of those materials was still somewhat lacking compared to what was needed for a top-grade spiritual weapon. this foundational issue meant that even if the qianyuan sword did eventually ascend to the level of a top-grade spiritual weapon, it would likely be considered one of the lower-ranking top-grade spiritual swords. however, chen fei didn¡¯t have any objections to this. after all, even if it ended up at the lower end of top-grade spiritual weapons, it was still a top-grade spiritual weapon, and it would provide a significant boost to chen fei¡¯s combat capabilities. moreover, despite the qianyuan sword¡¯s initial quality, as long as it could absorb enough spiritual essence, it could still forcibly elevate its grade. chen fei had developed a bond with this sword, which he personally nurtured, and it served him exceptionally well. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only just like chen fei¡¯s own aptitude among martial practitioners, it was a complex matter, but compared to the qianyuan sword, it was already at a relatively high level. chen fei placed the elemental stones, pills, and the various spiritual herbs into his spatial grid. the already sparsely filled secret chamber now appeared even emptier. chen fei didn¡¯t immediately leave but instead walked over to the cushion. under the scrutiny of the star gazing art, the cushion appeared entirely ordinary, just like any common cushion made from woven grass. however, its sheer ordinariness was what made it seem peculiar.. Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: Not Making a Choice chapter 405: not making a choice translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei sat in the courtyard of the primordial sword sect, where there was a straw mat. during his usual practice sessions, he would often sit on it. chen fei¡¯s mat was woven from spiritual herbs and had the modest ability to absorb and gather spiritual energy passively. its effects were not particularly strong, but one could say it was better than nothing. moreover, the mat had a calming effect on the mind, though not particularly potent, it was still better than having none at all. mats like this were possessed by every cultivator in the primordial sword sect who had reached a certain level of cultivation. since they were made from common spiritual herbs, they weren¡¯t considered very valuable. however, their effects were still noticeable over time. since they weren¡¯t expensive, it made sense to have one on hand; after all, it wouldn¡¯t hurt. but at this moment, the mat in front of chen fei seemed to lack any trace of spiritual energy. placing such a mat in the secluded chamber of the sword return tower, it looked odd no matter how you examined it. chen fei stood to the side, continuously observing the mat with his eyes and sensing it with his spiritual awareness, but he couldn¡¯t detect anything unusual. both his eyes and his spiritual awareness clearly told chen fei that this was just an ordinary piece of straw. after a moment of contemplation, chen fei sat cross-legged on the mat. a faint chill spread from beneath the mat, and chen fei¡¯s restless thoughts, which had arisen due to his recent battles, slowly calmed down in response to this chill. a look of surprise appeared in chen fei¡¯s eyes. just the calming effect alone exceeded the mat he had in the primordial sword sect. or perhaps, there was no comparison between the two at all. this chill was not a forced suppression but more like a gentle spring breeze, soothing the scattered thoughts in your mind and allowing you to relax effortlessly. there was no coercion, just a natural flow, like eating or drinking. chen fei reached out and touched the mat. it still felt like ordinary straw, quite rough. however, he didn¡¯t intentionally break or investigate the material of the mat, even though he knew it was extraordinary. without absolute certainty, chen fei wouldn¡¯t destroy it. whether it was an illusion or not, as the chill from the mat continued to spread, chen fei¡¯s mind not only became calmer but also filled with more and more thoughts. this seems somewhat contradictory because tranquility represents purity of mind, free from other distractions. the increasing flow of thoughts is a sign of the resurgence of distractions, and the two concepts almost seem at odds with each other. yet, this very contradiction was happening in chen fei¡¯s mental realm at this moment, as if a person were thinking about various things in a remarkably calm state of mind. chen fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly as he considered a possibility. he closed his eyes and began to operate the blade-slaying sword technique. a sharp aura began to emanate from chen fei¡¯s body. most of the cultivation techniques chen fei had practiced were already at a high level of mastery. what he was mainly focusing on now were the blade-slaying sword technique and the water-jade sword technique, both of which were still in the realm of expertise, with a small gap remaining to reach perfection. the primordial sword scripture had been mastered quickly by chen fei, as it was just an outline. the key lay in the degree of proficiency in other cultivation techniques, which would eventually connect them together. as chen fei operated the blade-slaying sword technique at this moment, various thoughts related to this technique began to emerge in his mental realm. these thoughts collided with each other, including both correct and incorrect ones. the correct thoughts directly advanced the level of comprehension of the blade-slaying sword technique. incorrect thoughts were not necessarily bad; they could serve as the dialectical opposite of the correct ones, also promoting the understanding of the technique. in just a short while, chen fei gained a new perception of the blade-slaying sword technique. this was quite different from practicing the blade-slaying sword technique after simplifying the method, and it provided a unique experience. after simplifying the blade-slaying sword technique, all you needed to do was practice, and the insights would directly appear in your mind. if you were to make a comparison, it was like having access to the correct answers at the back of several textbooks. this mat, on the other hand, allowed you to solve the problems step by step, providing many joys in the process. one approach was to have immediate possession, while the other involved gradually moving forward to gain possession. these two methods had their differences, and if chen fei had to choose¡­ why did chen fei need to choose? both were now in his hands, and he would choose whichever was more convenient. in simpler terms, he wanted it all. only children make choices; adults always want everything! chen fei¡¯s eyes opened, and the sharp aura around him receded. he stood up and looked at the mat in front of him. at this moment, chen fei began to understand why sui wengong and xing xinzhou had both made breakthroughs to the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm in recent years. having such an accelerator for cultivation would significantly increase the speed of comprehending techniques. compared to the spontaneous breakthroughs that occurred when advancing to the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm, there was simply no comparison. those breakthroughs were akin to sudden enlightenment. moreover, it was a question whether this mat would maintain such a strong effect in the latter half of comprehending techniques. after all, the blade-slaying sword technique was still in the proficiency stage, and it was understandable that it could have a more noticeable effect. besides, chen fei¡¯s own insight had reached a new level, not much weaker than some geniuses. from chen fei¡¯s observation, this mat was more of an enhancement. it added another layer of effect on top of your own foundation. this mat was somewhat similar to the effect of having a great teacher. however, sometimes when faced with a particular problem, if you couldn¡¯t solve it, you really couldn¡¯t, even if someone taught you once, you might still be baffled the next time. but no matter how you looked at it, having this mat would undoubtedly save a lot of time in cultivating techniques. for the strong, it would yield astonishing results when given to those talented individuals. chen fei stored the mat in his spatial grid, not knowing where the sword return tower had obtained this item. unfortunately, the person who could provide answers was no longer around, and chen fei had no way to inquire further. even if the people were still around, chen fei knew they probably wouldn¡¯t reveal anything. knowing that death was inevitable and leaving things for others was a rare occurrence in the world. chen fei glanced around the chamber, confirming that nothing was left behind. with a quick movement, he left the spot. when chen fei reappeared, he was already at the inheritance ground beneath the lake. compared to when chen fei first arrived here, nothing had changed. the only difference was that the array formation here had been strengthened by the sword return tower. clearly, chen fei¡¯s previous visit had left the sword return tower feeling uneasy, prompting them to enhance the formation here. a surge of sword energy rose from chen fei¡¯s body, shattering the stone tablets of several primordial sword sect techniques. then, with a flicker of his sword energy, he excavated the inheritance stones of three sword return tower techniques and placed them in his bag. at this moment, chen fei¡¯s clone was dealing with several disciples of the sword return tower. afterward, it rushed into the sword return tower¡¯s scripture repository, searching for valuable mental cultivation techniques. chen fei no longer had any interest in the other techniques stored in the scripture repository. only the mental cultivation techniques might not necessarily be of high rank or exceptional in terms of techniques, but if they could provide good insights, they held immense value for chen fei. as for the sword return tower¡¯s treasure vault, chen fei didn¡¯t have much interest either. however, following the principle of not wasting opportunities, chen fei¡¯s clone still paid a visit. but the outcome was as chen fei had expected. even in the main peak chamber and the sword return tower, there was nothing substantial. these places were meant to provide resources for body tempering realm disciples; one couldn¡¯t expect to find exceptional treasures here. half an hour later, chen fei left the sword return tower. the real chaos would erupt in the sword return tower only now. because the elders of the sword return tower had been absent for too long, this silent fact indicated something unsettling, something that sent shivers down their spines. chen fei had no reason to kill the ordinary disciples. it served no purpose for him. he did not derive pleasure from killing, and his pursuit of martial arts was not for the sake of slaughter. longevity and control over one¡¯s destiny; these were the true reasons chen fei practiced martial arts. carrying a large bundle on his back, chen fei had distanced himself from the sword return tower by over a hundred miles in a matter of moments. he found a cave on the mountain, cleaned it up a bit, and then took out the mat, sitting cross-legged on it. chen fei spread out the mental cultivation techniques he had obtained from the sword return tower¡¯s scripture repository on the ground, and he went through each book one by one. after finishing each one, he would pause for a moment to contemplate before moving on to the next. it took him more than an hour to go through about a dozen mental cultivation techniques. the results were not negligible, but they were indeed quite limited. some of the ideas in a few of the techniques were intriguing, but they currently couldn¡¯t provide substantial assistance to chen fei. they could only be regarded as a form of reserve knowledge. chen fei wasn¡¯t too surprised because the sword return tower was not a dominant force, and having limited preserved techniques was normal. if chen fei could visit the scripture repository of the immortal cloud sword sect, the gains would undoubtedly be significant. however, chen fei wasn¡¯t at that level yet. chen fei took out three inheritance stones from the sword return tower, chose one of them, and then immersed his consciousness into it. an hour later, chen fei opened his eyes. this was the sword return tower¡¯s martial art inheritance known as ¡°flying swallows sword,¡± which opened seventy-five acupoints. with chen fei¡¯s current perspective, flying swallows sword¡¯s movement capabilities were impressive, especially in terms of straight-line speed. if chen fei had come across flying swallows sword before acquiring the great thunder sword, he might have considered practicing some of its essence. however, now there was no need for it. chen fei turned his gaze to the remaining inheritance stone and immersed his consciousness into it. another hour passed, and chen fei opened his eyes again. this was the primary cultivation technique of the sword return tower, the ¡°sword return technique.¡± it was overall decent, but the part that would be useful to chen fei was likely the ¡°quick sword return¡± technique. when used with the electromagnetic cannon, it would probably allow chen fei to shorten the charging time. as for the rest, it was far inferior to the primordial sword scripture and had no value for cultivation. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only chen fei then immersed his consciousness into the last inheritance stone. it took only half an hour, but this last inheritance stone brought chen fei a different kind of surprise. the ¡°sword return eye¡±! leaving traces as you pass, as long as someone has been here, even if they have left, they will be captured by the sword return eye. according to the technique, if practiced to its peak, it might even forcibly extract traces from the past. the law of cause and effect? Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: 200 Sword Return Eyes chapter 406: 200 sword return eyes translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the sight of this sword technique truly amazed chen fei. he had no idea who had created this technique, nor did he understand the concepts and training methods involved, all of which were quite different from many other mental techniques. yes, the sword return eye was indeed a mental technique. whether it was in driving or cultivation, it involved the transformation of mental power, much like the godslayer sword and the slaughter spirit technique. however, while the godslayer sword and the slaughter spirit technique were focused on killing enemies, the sword return eye leaned more towards being a form of assistance. of course, what the sword return eye ultimately mentioned, being able to extract traces from the past, was not something that could be done at any time; there were limitations to it. normally, if one truly reached the pinnacle of sword return eye cultivation, the traces of one¡¯s presence within an hour could be captured at will, without any pressure. but if, like chen fei, one had special techniques, such as the slaughter spirit technique, which eliminated one¡¯s own presence, then capturing those traces would become more challenging and require stronger mental power to support it. and if it went beyond an hour, the difficulty of capturing the traces continued to rise. however, if one¡¯s mental power was strong enough, it could be extended by continually expending mental power. in theory, as long as one¡¯s mental power could sustain it, the timeline could even be extended indefinitely. as long as one can sustain it, there won¡¯t be any problems. ¡°discovered new technique, spend forty pieces of elemental stones to simplify the sword return eye?¡± ¡°simplify the sword return eye¡­ simplification successful¡­ sword return eye ¡ª> picture visualization technique!¡± the cost of simplification was not small, but chen fei didn¡¯t hesitate and chose to confirm. nowadays, the techniques that caught chen fei¡¯s eye were few and far between, especially those related to mental power, which were exceedingly rare. moreover, forty elemental stones might have been a significant expense for chen fei in the past. however, at this moment, he already had six low-grade spirit swords and two medium-grade spirit swords in his possession. although these spirit swords had suffered some damage due to battles with chen fei, each low-grade spirit sword could still be sold for around thirty to forty elemental stones, or even more. medium-grade spirit swords could fetch two to three hundred elemental stones each. roughly adding them up, it amounted to over eight hundred elemental stones. not to mention the invaluable primordial sealing mirror, which was hard to estimate in terms of value. so, even though chen fei hadn¡¯t found many elemental stones in the sword returning tower¡¯s secret treasury, the acquisition of these spirit swords had already paid off. therefore, the cost of simplifying the sword return eye technique was something that didn¡¯t make chen fei feel regretful. after all, the expenses for this kind of simplification were all aimed at making chen fei¡¯s own foundation stronger. the result of simplifying the sword return eye was also the type that chen fei was most delighted to see. with his current level of mental division, drawing over a hundred visualization diagrams at once was a breeze. chen fei lowered his head and looked at the inheritance stone in his hand. after a moment of contemplation, he exerted a slight force with his right hand, instantly shattering the inheritance stone. not only this one, but the other two inheritance stones were also crushed into powder by chen fei. these three inheritance stones had a considerable volume, taking up too much space in his storage grid. since they were already recorded on the panel, whether these inheritance stones were present or not made no difference to chen fei. afterward, when chen fei returned to the primordial sword sect, he planned to offer the three techniques, and it would only require a few jade scrolls to record them. however, chen fei hadn¡¯t decided to return to the sect just yet. he still had some spiritual weapons in his possession that he hadn¡¯t sold, and he needed to find a place to dispose of these items. black city district was an option. although he had encountered the rain pavilion there last time, that incident hadn¡¯t caused chen fei any trouble. in fact, he had even gained some cultivation resources from it. if it weren¡¯t for the gains from black city district, chen fei¡¯s current level of acupoint cultivation wouldn¡¯t have reached eighty-two acupoints. however, chen fei didn¡¯t plan to go to black city district, not because he was worried about retaliation from the rain pavilion or the potential suppression by the black city district¡¯s owner. with chen fei¡¯s current level of cultivation, if they had such intentions, it would be a matter of who would suppress whom in the end. even if the owner of black city district used the power of the market formation, chen fei would need to truly fight before knowing the final outcome. in any case, there was no real danger to chen fei, and if he wanted to leave, ordinary late-stage acupoint cultivators wouldn¡¯t be able to stop him. the reason chen fei didn¡¯t plan to go to black city district was simply because it couldn¡¯t offer him a satisfactory price. the low-grade and medium-grade spirit swords were manageable; chen fei had already sold some last time. while selling them again in a short period might lead to a slight price decrease, it wasn¡¯t a significant issue. the main reason was the primordial sealing mirror that chen fei currently had in his possession, which was a top-grade spiritual weapon. in all the years of black city district¡¯s existence, there had never been any official records of transactions involving top-grade spiritual weapons. whether there were any private transactions was completely unknown. the owner of black city district was only in the late-stage acupoint cultivation realm himself, and even if others had top-grade spiritual weapons, they wouldn¡¯t conduct such transactions in black city district due to its limited scope. chen fei planned to go to the imperial city, the heart of the dynasty and the most prosperous place. there, he could find suitable buyers for the primordial sealing mirror and receive an appropriate price for it. most people who obtained top-grade spiritual weapons rarely sold them because they were incredibly rare. however, chen fei needed substantial cultivation resources to elevate his own cultivation. the primordial sealing mirror was indeed a formidable tool, capable of immobilizing individuals, making it an excellent choice for both combat and capturing enemies. however, in terms of enhancing chen fei¡¯s combat capabilities, it didn¡¯t offer as much as he needed. in terms of combat, chen fei could now unleash power that would leave most late-stage acupoint cultivators trembling in fear. as for capturing enemies, the zhongyuan sword formation could serve that purpose, though chen fei seldom used it anymore because, when facing opponents, he didn¡¯t need to immobilize them; he could simply go in for the kill. for chen fei, capturing opponents seemed to have become somewhat redundant. when a person¡¯s strength reached a certain level, many techniques began to evolve towards simplicity. it didn¡¯t mean these techniques became useless; instead, they started to merge and become more practical. of course, if chen fei had enough elemental stones, he would keep the primordial sealing mirror. but the problem now was that he didn¡¯t have enough elemental stones! furthermore, the qianyuan sword was currently in a state of transformation, and chen fei was about to possess his own top-grade spiritual sword. for chen fei, the primordial sealing mirror could only be sold as it no longer had a more significant role to play. heading to the imperial city not only provided the easiest access to potential buyers, but chen fei also had some curiosity about the city itself. back when he was weaker, chen fei had lacked the strength to cross thousands of miles to another place. but now, aside from a few powerful individuals, chen fei¡¯s own strength was sufficient for self-preservation. ¡°to read ten thousand books is to travel ten thousand miles.¡± while chen fei hadn¡¯t read ten thousand books, he had learned nearly a hundred different techniques. with his current level of cultivation, he wanted to use his own feet to explore this dynasty heading towards the sunset. on the meditation cushion, chen fei swallowed a pill and focused his efforts on refining its medicinal power. as his cultivation reached the advance aperture tempering realm, the seventy-two acupoints in his body had merged into one whole, and the speed at which chen fei refined pills became increasingly rapid. unlike when he was about to break through to the advance aperture tempering realm, back then, chen fei would slowly comprehend and sense the changes as he opened each acupoint. at that time, he was confident about breaking through to the advance aperture tempering realm but maintained caution since he hadn¡¯t truly broken through yet. he adopted a strategic perspective, but when it came to tactics, he remained cautious. however, now that chen fei was still quite far from reaching the peak of the acupoint realm, he had plenty of time to slowly comprehend the changes in himself. therefore, when taking pills nowadays, chen fei hardly took any breaks. he would refine one pill and immediately swallow the next. most of the dozen or so pills chen fei obtained from the sword returning tower were meant to enhance elemental power. for others, it would likely take quite a long time to refine these pills. one had to consider whether their body could withstand the medicinal power. the refinement of medicinal power was a significant burden on both the meridians and acupoints. another consideration was whether their comprehension of techniques and mental power could keep up with the process. however, for chen fei, none of these were issues, so he consumed the pills somewhat recklessly. a day passed in the blink of an eye. during that time, chen fei stopped taking the pills and spent several hours practicing techniques, especially the sword return eye. his mental power created nearly two hundred strands while simultaneously drawing visualization diagrams. the comprehension of nearly two hundred versions of the sword return eye instantly filled chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. this feeling was overwhelming even for chen fei, who was accustomed to the insights provided by the panel. the amount of comprehension given in an instant was simply too much, second only to the feeling he had experienced during the last spiritual epiphany. however, during a spiritual epiphany, chen fei¡¯s mental sea of consciousness was in an extremely active state, making it very easy to absorb those insights. now, chen fei¡¯s mental state was calm, and the sudden influx of nearly two hundred insights left him feeling a bit overwhelmed. fortunately, chen fei¡¯s mental power was exceptional, and he quickly adapted to this state. once he adapted, and with the continuous influx of these two hundred insights into his sea of consciousness, chen fei found himself completely absorbed in them. learning can indeed bring happiness, especially the sense of achievement that comes with mastering something new, which can be addictive. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only for ordinary people, the root cause of their struggle with learning lies in the fact that they often cannot grasp complex content or, if they manage to learn it, they quickly forget it. chen fei didn¡¯t have this concern. once he learned something, he truly learned it, and the feeling of being surrounded by insights was irresistible. throughout an entire night, chen fei was immersed in the practice of the sword return eye, even forgetting to take the pills. the results of a whole night¡¯s practice were remarkable. chen fei had already pushed his mastery of the technique to a high level, and he had even made significant progress towards mastery. according to his estimate, in less than ten days, he would be able to reach the pinnacle of the sword return eye, achieving a state of perfection. it¡¯s worth noting that within the entire sword returning tower, only xing xinzhao, a person who had reached the peak of the sword return eye, had achieved such mastery. most others in the tower were still hovering at the beginner level.. Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: Reverse Wound Thorn Armor chapter 407: reverse wound thorn armor translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei got up and walked to the cave entrance, gazing at the rising sun outside. at first, the sun was obscured by the clouds and mist, appearing somewhat dim. however, in just a moment, the radiance of dawn pierced through the clouds, enveloping the entire world. a gentle breeze brushed by, causing chen fei¡¯s hair to flutter behind him. a faint smile appeared on his face as he turned and walked back into the cave. he began to categorize his belongings one by one, placing them neatly in the wooden cabinets within his spatial storage. as for the spiritual items he intended to sell, he wrapped them all in bundles. as chen fei was tidying up and about to place the wooden cabinet into his spatial storage, his palm suddenly paused. he looked at the wooden cabinet before him, and a possibility suddenly crossed his mind. it wasn¡¯t directly related to the cabinet itself but rather about his spatial storage. it wasn¡¯t about opening a second spatial storage, even though chen fei really wanted to, but the panel had never given any indication, and he had no way to do so. he even began to suspect whether he needed to accumulate five thousand yuan stones before the panel would provide a new prompt, just like when he first acquired five thousand taels. currently, chen fei didn¡¯t have five thousand yuan stones, and even if he did, he wouldn¡¯t use them to open a second spatial storage. instead, he would use them to improve his cultivation. chen fei suddenly stopped because he thought about the strange heart realm. previously, inside the strange heart realm, whenever chen fei refined the strange heart origin, the hostility from the realm towards him would skyrocket. chen fei¡¯s plan was to cultivate the thousand threads technique to the ninth level and see if the ninth level¡¯s characteristics could bring the strange heart origin into reality. chen fei had also considered using his spatial storage to stash the strange heart origin inside. however, within the strange heart realm, chen fei couldn¡¯t summon the spatial storage. his instinctive reaction at that time was that the spatial storage might be linked to the physical body, which was why there was no response within the strange heart realm. but now, after resolving the matter with the sword return tower and having no other pressing issues, when he saw the wooden cabinet again, chen fei suddenly wondered whether it was because the spatial storage had the wooden cabinet inside that it couldn¡¯t manifest. in the strange heart realm, only the mind could enter, and most things from the physical world couldn¡¯t penetrate into the strange heart realm. could it be that the presence of the wooden cabinet in the spatial storage prevented it from manifesting in the strange heart realm? chen fei wasn¡¯t sure if this was the reason, but since the idea had occurred to him, he naturally wanted to give it a try. reaching the ninth level of the thousand threads technique would require a considerable amount of time, and even if he managed to do so, was it guaranteed that he could drag the strange heart origin out? without trying, chen fei wouldn¡¯t know, so if there was another way available, he would naturally attempt it, with no real cost to trying. moreover, if the spatial storage could indeed work, it would undoubtedly be a safer method. a clone emerged from chen fei¡¯s body, holding the qianyuan sword and the necessary dragon elephant formation. having done all of this, chen fei formed hand seals, closed his eyes slowly, and when he opened them again, the world around him had turned grey. illogical murmurs echoed in chen fei¡¯s mind, growing even more pronounced as he refined the second tier 2 evil. the contamination from these murmurs had become more extreme. when he was in the body tempering realm, chen fei used this contamination to purify his mental power. at that time, it was through this method that he had elevated his mental power far beyond his peers. however, now that chen fei was in the aperture tempering realm, and the later stages of it at that, this level of contamination couldn¡¯t purify his mental power anymore. it only seemed to cause disturbance. suddenly, chen fei looked up to his left, where he sensed a terrifying presence ¨C the kind of pressure that only tier 3 or higher evils could exert. fortunately, it was at a sufficient distance, and that tier 3 evil seemed to have sensed chen fei¡¯s presence, displaying signs of restlessness towards him. chen fei furrowed his brows slightly. in the past, those evils of tier 3 or higher wouldn¡¯t react much even if they sensed chen fei¡¯s presence. in the eyes of those evils, chen fei was like an ant, not worth personally dealing with. it was tasteless to devour him, and even if they did, it provided them with minimal benefit. however, now that there was enmity toward chen fei from the strange heart realm, these powerful evils seemed to irrationally dislike him. when aversion surfaced, sometimes it wasn¡¯t a matter of worthiness but rather a question of desire. fortunately, after a brief fluctuation in the aura of that evil, it quieted down. apparently, it had no intention of traversing such a long distance to consume chen fei. chen fei breathed a sigh of relief. if that evil had truly moved, his first action would have been to leave the strange heart realm and re-enter from a different location. however, judging from the response of the tier 3 evil just now, if chen fei killed and refined another tier 2 evil, and the hostility in the strange heart realm continued to increase several-fold, it would become extremely difficult for chen fei to move around in the strange heart realm. tier 3 evils could still be managed, as chen fei could simply return to the real world upon sensing their presence. but if he encountered tier 4 or higher evils, and if he had the misfortune of being too close, the question of whether chen fei had a chance to leave immediately would become a real concern. chen fei lightly tapped forward with his finger, creating a rift that only he could perceive in front of him. chen fei¡¯s eyes brightened. the spatial storage could be opened. it was indeed because of the wooden cabinet that the spatial storage had been sealed in this place. after all, compared to the immense rules of the strange heart realm, the spatial storage had no rights whatsoever and naturally couldn¡¯t resist the rules of the strange heart realm. chen fei wore a smile on his face as he activated star gazing art, scanning the surroundings and locking onto a tier 2 evil ahead. with a swift movement, he vanished from his original location. the fact that he could open the spatial storage was a significant success. now, it all depended on whether he could toss the strange heart origin into the spatial storage. after a moment, chen fei arrived before a patch of black mist. however, within this black mist, there was no sign of any figure. chen fei took a step into the black mist, and a chilling sensation spread all around him. this coldness continued to erode his body, and even the murmurs in his ears began to diminish. it wasn¡¯t that the contamination from the strange heart realm had lessened; rather, this black mist had already contaminated chen fei. the contamination carried by the murmurs was actually decreasing in its effectiveness. the ground became somewhat muddy, and black mud clung to chen fei¡¯s feet. dark lines coiled around his soles, creeping upward. after a moment, his legs were completely black. upon closer inspection, it seemed as though something was trying to emerge from within his legs. chen fei glanced at his legs but didn¡¯t pay much attention. this was a characteristic of this black mist. even if he cleared away the contamination while inside it, the black lines would rapidly spread again. to avoid this, he had to leave the black mist or possess the strength to shatter it with a single sword strike. within the mist, there was still no sign of the evil. chen fei walked into the middle of the black mist and noticed a water puddle on the ground. the muddy ground around it seemed to be caused by this puddle. chen fei took a step forward and looked into the puddle. his reflection appeared in the water puddle, but due to the dim light, his face seemed somewhat pale in the reflection. there was a hint of lifelessness in his eyes, perhaps due to the gloomy weather. chen fei glanced around, but the evil still hadn¡¯t appeared. however, in the moment chen fei raised his head, the reflection in the water puddle didn¡¯t mimic his action. instead, it continued to stare fixedly at chen fei, and its mouth slowly stretched into a grin, eventually extending all the way to its ear. ¡°find something funny?¡± chen fei suddenly lowered his head, and his right hand swiftly plunged into the water puddle, grabbing the evil¡¯s neck at the center of the reflection. however, as chen fei tightened his grip, he felt his own neck being constricted by something. in the strange heart realm, it was the mind, and the mind didn¡¯t need to breathe. however, at this moment, chen fei strangely felt a choking sensation. as chen fei continued to tighten his right hand, the sensation of suffocation grew stronger. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. it was the first time he had encountered this kind of evil. in the next moment, a sword light flashed, cutting directly into the water puddle. ¡°hiss!¡± a sharp hiss sounded in chen fei¡¯s ears, and he felt as if a sword intent was trying to pierce his mind. however, it was immediately blocked by the thousand threads technique and the suppressing dragon elephant. ¡°it can actually rebound everything!¡± chen fei was genuinely surprised this time, but immediately, dozens of godslayer sword surged into the water puddle. for most cultivators, the strength of mind attacks should be roughly equal to their mind defense. if one cultivated a special mind technique, their mind attacks might even surpass their mind defense. however, for chen fei, his mind defense far exceeded his mind attack strength. the mirror image godslayer sword was a technique that created mind reflections of oneself. without the existence of the slaughter spirit technique, the mirror image godslayer sword¡¯s strength was actually quite weak. it was only with the slaughter spirit technique that the mirror image godslayer sword became significantly more powerful. however, this level of power couldn¡¯t break through chen fei¡¯s own defense. so when faced with this evil that could rebound attacks, chen fei didn¡¯t hesitate. his move was to unleash dozens of godslayer sword! let¡¯s harm each other! ¡°hiss!¡± the same sharp hiss resounded, but this time, the hiss abruptly stopped halfway. it wasn¡¯t that it didn¡¯t want to continue screaming; it was because the dozens of godslayer sword had completely killed this tier 2 evil. a cloud of black mist appeared in front of chen fei, the origin of this tier 2 evil. if it were anyone else facing such a evil, they might have to admit defeat, especially since the first one to succumb to injuries would likely be themselves. evils could slowly recover while shrouded in this black mist. however, chen fei was not like anyone else. he pointed his right hand forward, summoning the spatial storage. chen fei guided the strange heart origin, and in the next moment, the strange heart origin disappeared. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only a smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on chen fei¡¯s face. the strange heart realm didn¡¯t react in any other way to his actions. with a slight movement of his mind, chen fei opened his eyes in the real world. he summoned the spatial storage and saw the serene strange heart origin inside. the strange heart origin, capable of severely contaminating the mind, showed no signs of affecting the spatial storage. the strange heart stone floated, and chen fei formed hand seals with both hands. he slapped the ground, causing a formation to appear. the fourfold heart refinement formation emerged in the cave. chen fei placed the strange heart origin into the heart refinement formation.. Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: Crash chapter 408: crash translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in chen fei¡¯s spiritual perception, as the heart refinement formation operated, wisps of black mist continuously overflowed from the mysterious source of the heart. whether it was the black mist or the source itself, they were invisible to the naked eye, only discernible by the spirit. the black mist twisted and drifted out of the heart refinement formation, and after a moment, a pure source undulated within the array. a faint smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face, but it gradually faded as he observed the consumption of the strange heart stone. this was the real world, and even the most peak heart refinement formation couldn¡¯t extract energy from the strange heart realm. naturally, to activate the heart refinement formation, he could only use strange heart stones. previously, chen fei had always thought that the strange heart stone had little use for him. now he realized that, in the future, aside from slaying evils, the most crucial thing when entering the strange heart realm would be to find strange heart stones. without them, the heart refinement formation couldn¡¯t be activated at all, and there would be no talk of purifying the heart¡¯s source. chen fei extended his right hand into the heart refinement formation, and the heart¡¯s source drifted over. however, chen fei didn¡¯t immediately absorb it. instead, he brought forth a spirit herb, attempting to bring it close to the heart¡¯s source. the heart¡¯s source could not be absorbed by anyone without special attributes. chen fei wanted to see if, in the real world, the spirit herb could react with it. even if it was just a slight reaction, it would indicate the possibility of refining the heart¡¯s source into elixirs. when others consumed such elixirs, it would naturally enhance their spiritual power. if this could be mass-produced, chen fei wouldn¡¯t need to worry about future resources for cultivation anymore. the only thing left to consider would be his own safety. the heart¡¯s source, like a phantom, passed straight through the spirit herb, and between them, there was not even the slightest contact. chen fei furrowed his brow. despite being mentally prepared, he couldn¡¯t help but feel somewhat disappointed. a bottle of elixir flew into chen fei¡¯s hand, and he tried to make it come into contact with the strange heart origin. just like before, there was no collision between the two. chen fei didn¡¯t stop there. he took everything from the wooden cabinet and attempted to touch each item to the source one by one. after a quarter of an hour, chen fei stopped and let out a sigh. the results were evident ¨C there was no reaction at all. the strange heart origin seemed as if it didn¡¯t exist in this world. ¡°forget it.¡± chen fei shook his head and extended his hand into the strange heart origin. the source disappeared into chen fei¡¯s palm like a river flowing into the sea. within chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, his spirit became extremely active in an instant. however, unlike the instantaneous boost he experienced in the strange heart realm, his spirit was now limited by his physical body. his spirit didn¡¯t skyrocket but started to grow gradually. a floating sensation enveloped chen fei¡¯s mind, and he couldn¡¯t help but close his eyes. although it wasn¡¯t an instantaneous enhancement, this gradual absorption and refinement wouldn¡¯t affect the final result. it even saved chen fei from the process of adapting his spirit to his body. at this moment, with every passing moment of spiritual enhancement, chen fei¡¯s physical body continued to adapt. the sensation he had experienced when returning from the strange heart realm, where he felt lightheaded and disoriented, no longer occurred. with each passing moment, chen fei¡¯s spirit continued to rise, and this improvement was estimated to last for two to three days. by then, chen fei would be ready to enter the strange heart realm again and hunt down another evil. of course, at this moment, chen fei could continue to absorb and refine another strange heart origin, but the absorption rate would remain the same, adding another two to three days on top of the initial duration. furthermore, because the unabsorbed source was stored in his sea of consciousness, it would still exert a certain burden on it over time. clearly, there was no need to burden his sea of consciousness unnecessarily when the refinement process was still going to take a long time. besides, chen fei had no intention of entering the strange heart realm at this moment. entering that place meant encountering the tier 3 evil again. last time, the tier 3 evil had shown no interest in chen fei, but with him repeatedly showing up, it was nothing less than provocation. the tier 3 evil might not stay passive next time and would likely come after chen fei. moreover, the unknown factor of whether refining evils in the real world would increase the hostility of the strange heart realm was a concern. chen fei was determined to find a relatively safe place before entering the strange heart realm again. after tidying up everything, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared into the cave. the journey to the imperial city was thousands of miles away, and even with chen fei¡¯s speed, it would take several hours. ¡°zzzt!¡± an electromagnetic sound crackled around chen fei. compared to the smooth sounds of his previous travel, his movements were now undoubtedly much louder. some caravans and travelers could hear this thunderous crackling sound from afar, and when they instinctively turned to look, chen fei had already disappeared. at times like this, a hint of reverence would appear in the eyes of these people. such a display of power could only come from a true expert. in the current world, only those with sufficient strength could protect themselves. those who roamed the outside world were also the most eager for this kind of power. however, in this world, individuals with such power were exceedingly rare. on the way, chen fei rested for a while and then continued his journey without stopping. chen fei didn¡¯t feel tired at all; in fact, exploring the mountains and rivers of this dynasty for the first time had broadened his perspective considerably. as chen fei approached the location of the imperial city, the signs of human activity became more apparent. he even encountered several other cultivators in the aperture tempering realm on the road. chen fei didn¡¯t approach them or greet them but chose to continue on his way. the aperture tempering realm cultivators sensed his advanced aperture tempering realm aura and didn¡¯t dare to approach carelessly. they remained vigilant. a person¡¯s level of martial cultivation had no direct correlation with their morality. in fact, those who were ruthless and cunning often achieved greater success. in the wilderness, acts of violence and theft were not uncommon, and many times, these actions had little to do with money; they were driven by personal emotions. before nightfall, chen fei finally saw a magnificent city ahead. it stood tall and imposing, and in the setting sun, the city walls emitted a faint radiance. it was an array formation; even though it was still several miles away, chen fei could sense the tremendous power emanating from it. the height of the city walls was similar to other cities, but the other cities lacked this indestructible aura. this imperial city had stood for hundreds of years, and the royal family had continually strengthened it. the array formation was currently in a dormant state, but if activated, it would undoubtedly create a shocking spectacle. chen fei stood still for a moment, contemplating. then, his facial features began to change, and a scar extended from the left side of his eye to the corner of his mouth. a chilling sensation emanated from him. his slaughter spirit technique was activated, and it felt like a sharp blade sweeping through him. chen fei¡¯s outward cultivation level dropped from the late aperture tempering realm to the mid aperture tempering realm. in terms of his aura, chen fei couldn¡¯t change it for now. however, given that he was nearly ten thousand miles away from immortal cloud city, the chances of encountering someone he knew here were extremely slim. so, if something were to happen here, no one would suspect that it was someone from the primordial sword sect thousands of miles away. after all, in this era, the primary means of identifying people was through images, given the inefficiency of communication methods. the recognition of auras was more relevant to those above the aperture tempering realm, and in this region, aperture tempering realm cultivators were still a minority. selling high-quality spiritual weapons as an early aperture tempering realm cultivator would be quite conspicuous and might easily attract unnecessary trouble. the mid aperture tempering realm was a more suitable position for such activities. concealing one¡¯s true cultivation level was a means of self-preservation, preventing others from uncovering all your cards. if someone harbored ill intentions towards you, at least they would make a misjudgment about your strength. that would be your chance to turn the tables. chen fei simply activated his soaring heaven technique and arrived at the city gates at the speed of a mid aperture tempering realm cultivator. when he reached this point, the oppressive feeling emanating from the entire imperial city became even clearer. if chen fei were to engage with the people in the imperial city, it was questionable whether he could utilize even sixty percent of his full strength. even aperture tempering realm cultivators would be affected here. this meant that unless there was a vacant position among the strong aperture tempering realm cultivators in the royal family, the city couldn¡¯t be taken. even if someone as cunning as master xilian appeared, he wouldn¡¯t be able to break through this city. however, despite possessing such a formidable city, this dynasty was on the verge of decline, facing internal and external troubles that seemed to emerge endlessly. the streets were bustling with activity, and people flowed in all directions. shopfronts were brightly lit, and the sounds of conversation and vendors¡¯ calls filled the air. just as he entered the city, chen fei¡¯s eyes lit up. immortal cloud city was already considered a bustling place, but compared to the imperial city, it couldn¡¯t help but pale in comparison. in other smaller towns, seeing a visceral tempering realm cultivator was a rare occurrence, but here, they were not only everywhere but also quite common. as for aperture tempering realm cultivators, chen fei sensed at least a dozen of them just by intuition. this didn¡¯t even include those concealed by formations, making it impossible to detect their aperture tempering realm. ¡°guest, are you here for a short stay or lodging?¡± chen fei found an inn, and as soon as he entered, a waiter approached him with enthusiasm. the waiter had a neat appearance, rosy complexion, and most importantly, had martial cultivation. it wasn¡¯t high, just barely reaching the body tempering realm. ¡®til be staying, and bring me some food and wine,¡± chen fei replied as he walked to a window-side table on the second floor, gazing down below. inside the imperial city, chen fei couldn¡¯t sense any anxiety or worry in the people around him. whether it was the rebels or the practitioners in shangwu city, the people here seemed entirely unconcerned. the inn served the food quickly, and in no time, the table was filled with fragrant dishes. after not having had a proper meal in a while, even chen fei, who had a strong will, couldn¡¯t help but feel his appetite stir. listening to the lively discussions of those around him, half an hour later, chen fei was full and satisfied. he then beckoned the waiter to come over. ¡°guest, what can i do for you?¡± the waiter wore a wide smile as he approached. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°i want to inquire about something.¡± chen fei spoke and placed twenty taels of silver on the table. the waiter¡¯s eyes brightened, and his smile grew even broader. ¡°tell me about the elemental tide and the heavenly sun true immortal. what¡¯s the story?¡± chen fei asked. these two terms had been the most frequently discussed topics he had heard over the past half-hour. although he had gained a general understanding of the situation, chen fei wanted a more systematic understanding of the matter.. Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon chapter 409: crouching tiger, hidden dragon translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°sir, you¡¯ve come to the right person.¡± the shopkeeper, seeing chen fei ask this question, felt relieved as the opportunity presented by these twenty taels of silver was significant. ¡°please, have a seat,¡± chen fei gestured to a nearby chair. ¡°i dare not,¡± the shopkeeper waved his hand and smiled. ¡°let me start with the elemental tide. this is a unique event that occurs here. it happens every five to eight years in the imperial city and lasts for a whole day. during that time, both martial artists and ordinary people benefit greatly.¡± ¡°please, go on,¡± chen fei nodded. ¡°to be honest, i don¡¯t know all the details, but i do know that on that day, martial artists experience a significant improvement in their comprehension of martial arts and their cultivation speed increases greatly. therefore, whenever the elemental tide is about to happen, the imperial city becomes crowded with people.¡± ¡°the entire imperial city can enjoy the effects of this elemental tide?¡± chen fei furrowed his brow. this power seemed quite extraordinary. ¡°yes, the entire imperial city can benefit from it. however, the closer you are to the inner city, the stronger the effect. but even the inns over there were fully booked more than a month ago. even in our inn, there are very few rooms left.¡± ¡°how long until the elemental tide arrives?¡± chen fei turned to look at the street. he had already noticed that many outsiders like him were in the city, presumably drawn by the elemental tide. ¡°the estimate is around twenty days before the elemental tide appears,¡± the shopkeeper replied with a smile. chen fei nodded slightly. twenty days were manageable. since he had come all this way, experiencing this once-in-a-few-years event like the elemental tide would be worthwhile. ¡°now, about the heavenly sun true immortal,¡± chen fei continued to inquire. ¡°he¡¯s accepting closed-door disciples!¡± as the shopkeeper mentioned the heavenly sun true immortal, reverence filled his eyes. anyone worthy of the title ¡°heavenly sun true immortal¡± was undoubtedly a powerful expert in the combined aperture tempering realm. in this region, they represented the pinnacle of strength. as long as someone was a martial artist, they would inevitably yearn for such a level of power. chen fei was no exception, and neither were the others in the city. ¡°three months ago, heavenly sun true immortal emerged from seclusion and announced that he would be accepting a closed-door disciple. there are no restrictions on cultivation level or affiliations; as long as one has the talent, they can become his disciple,¡± the shopkeeper spoke with a hint of yearning. chen fei¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, signaling the shopkeeper to continue. a combined aperture tempering realm expert accepting a closed-door disciple was indeed a significant event. being accepted into heavenly sun true immortal¡¯s sect was akin to reaching for the heavens in one step. it meant a complete transformation in status and, more importantly, starting cultivation from the combined aperture tempering realm. the upper limit would depend on an individual¡¯s innate talent and aptitude. no restrictions on cultivation and affiliations meant that the scope was broadened. even those from small sects and schools, as long as they had confidence in themselves, could apply. in most cases, the small sects wouldn¡¯t obstruct it either, as becoming a closed-door disciple of heavenly sun true immortal would change the future prospects of the sect due to the connection established. it was a mutually beneficial arrangement. ¡°with so many people in the city now, aside from the elemental tide, there are also many who are trying their luck with heavenly sun true immortal,¡± the shopkeeper glanced at the twenty taels of silver on the table, knowing that he had shared all he knew. deeper details were beyond his knowledge. ¡°thank you,¡± chen fei smiled faintly, and the twenty taels of silver lifted into the air, landing in the shopkeeper¡¯s hand. ¡°thank you for your generosity, sir!¡± the shopkeeper beamed with gratitude and, seeing no further instructions from chen fei, respectfully stepped aside. chen fei raised his head to gaze at the bright moon in the sky. with the moonlight shining and the gentle evening breeze, he pondered his next steps. heavenly sun true immortal accepting disciples had no relevance to chen fei. if such an opportunity had presented itself before he joined the primordial sword sect, chen fei would have unquestionably seized it. however, his current cultivation had already reached the late combined aperture tempering realm, and no matter how unrestricted heavenly sun true immortal¡¯s criteria were, it was impossible for him to be accepted. chen fei sat by the window for a while, contemplating this, before rising and returning to his guest room. the cost of the guest room was not insignificant, slightly more expensive than those within immortal cloud city, possibly due to the elemental tide. however, this amount of money posed no burden to chen fei now. two hours later, the bustling noise on the street finally subsided as the official curfew within the imperial city began. chen fei held the qianyuan sword in his hand, gracefully moving and practicing the starry night sword technique. insights regarding the water-jade sword continuously emerged in his sea of consciousness. as the cultivation of the primordial sword technique continued to advance, it wouldn¡¯t be long before the fifth layer was perfected. at that point, chen fei could proceed to integrate another legacy into the primordial sword technique. compared to the blade-slaying sword, the progress of the water-jade sword would be somewhat faster. chen fei decided to temporarily set aside the blade-slaying sword and elevate the water-jade sword to great completion. chen fei was quite curious about this unique inheritance within the primordial sword sect, which emphasized defense. he wondered how it would evolve once he reached its peak. as he practiced the starry night sword, chen fei simultaneously used his mental power to create a visualization of the sword-returning eye technique, forming two hundred threads of consciousness to create the mental image. the starry night sword had already reached the state of perfection in chen fei¡¯s practice long ago, back when he was in the body tempering realm. both the sword techniques and footwork had become instinctual for him. therefore, chen fei didn¡¯t need to expend much mental effort on the starry night sword. the visualization of the two hundred threads of consciousness didn¡¯t hinder the execution of the sword techniques in the slightest. at this moment, not only were insights into the water-jade sword continuously emerging, but there were also two hundred insights into the sword-returning eye technique colliding within his sea of consciousness. if it weren¡¯t for the conflict between the footwork of the initial yuan sword and the starry night sword, preventing simultaneous practice, chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness might have been filled with insights into the blade-slaying sword as well. chen fei was like a glutton, greedily absorbing insights from the techniques. meanwhile, his mysterious heart¡¯s origin continued to nourish his mental power, keeping it in a constantly active state, making it easier for him to absorb various insights. as the days passed with the rise and fall of the sun and moon, time flew by during his cultivation. in the inn, chen fei tried the specialty breakfast of the imperial city and then leisurely stepped out of the inn. in the early morning, when the city gates opened, the streets of the imperial city returned to their bustling scene. chen fei wandered around for a few laps and eventually stopped in front of a shop. jade pavilion was one of the few well-known shops within the imperial city. it had the backing of several influential forces and had been in operation for over a century within the city. entering the shop, the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes brightened when he saw chen fei. he quickly approached, gesturing for a servant girl who had been about to come forward to step back. as the shopkeeper of jade pavilion, it was crucial to accurately assess the cultivation level of customers; otherwise, it could easily lead to trouble. fortunately, the shopkeeper had a low-grade spiritual tool that enhanced his perception. with just a glance, the shopkeeper detected the mid aperture tempering realm aura from chen fei and hurriedly went to personally attend to him. inside the imperial city, there were numerous individuals in the combined aperture tempering realm, but a high number didn¡¯t diminish the status of those in the aperture tempering realm. regardless of the location, aperture tempering realm cultivators were considered special, especially those in the mid aperture tempering realm. ¡°sir, may i assist you with anything?¡± the shopkeeper asked with a smile. ¡°do you accept spiritual weapons here?¡± chen fei approached a wall where dozens of bows and arrows were displayed, his eyes showing a hint of interest. especially the central bow, it shone like a star among the others. ¡°certainly,¡± the shopkeeper nodded. chen fei withdrew his gaze from the wall and placed his package on a nearby table. three low-grade spiritual swords and one middle-grade spiritual sword were taken out. just like when he was in black city district, chen fei decided to sell them to various shops, so as not to draw too much attention. there were hidden experts in the imperial city, and chen fei had no intention of causing trouble, so keeping a low profile was the wisest choice. seeing the middle-grade spiritual sword, the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes gleamed with excitement; this was a significant sale. if handled correctly, this single sale could yield a substantial amount of spirit stones. after a while, chen fei left jade pavilion satisfied. the shopkeeper couldn¡¯t haggle on the price due to chen fei¡¯s revealed mid aperture tempering realm cultivation, so the transaction was fairly straightforward and mutually beneficial. as for the bow chen fei had seen on the wall, he chose not to purchase it. it was only a low-grade spiritual bow and offered no benefit to him, as he preferred to use his iron bow, which he didn¡¯t mind wearing down. meanwhile, outside the imperial city, in a forested area, a figure was desperately rushing forward. their clothes were torn in multiple places, and bloodstains adorned their body. clearly, they had just been through a battle, or perhaps the battle had yet to conclude. yan zigui glanced back from time to time, his eyes filled with fear. he had started his journey with five companions, but now he was the sole survivor. to protect him and allow his escape, his master and several fellow disciples had all perished. thinking of the gruesome fate of his master and fellow disciples, yan zigui unconsciously clenched his fists, and his fingernails dug into his flesh without him even noticing. ¡°you knew you couldn¡¯t escape, yet you still tried to run?¡± a mocking voice echoed in yan zigui¡¯s ears, causing his eyes to widen involuntarily. his longsword, held in his hand, was abruptly stopped halfway as the stranger easily pinched it between two fingers. yan zigui, with his cultivation in the visceral tempering realm, appeared utterly insignificant before the person in front of him. ¡°you came looking for heavenly sun true immortal, didn¡¯t you? now i¡¯ll personally take you there, and yet you¡¯re unwilling. why bother?¡± the voice sneered coldly, sending shivers down yan zigui¡¯s spine. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°no, i don¡¯t want to go! i don¡¯t want to go!¡± yan zigui shouted loudly, trying to pull his sword back, but it was immobilized. frustrated, he eventually abandoned the sword and fled desperately into the distance. ¡°whether you go or not is not for you to decide but for me to decide, hahaha!¡± laughter rang out from under the straw hat. meanwhile, within the imperial city, chen fei exited the second shop. both low-grade and middle-grade spiritual swords had been sold. now, chen fei needed to find a third shop to market his primordial sealing mirror. this was the real deal, and most of chen fei¡¯s future cultivation resources would depend on this primordial sealing mirror.. Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: Fighting Ten chapter 410: fighting ten translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°qingyu pavilion?¡± chen fei walked through several streets and stopped in front of a building. there was a constant stream of people at the entrance. compared to other shops, qingyu pavilion was filled with hearty laughter and occasional flirtatious voices. ¡°sir, would you like to come inside and take a rest?¡± the girl at the door saw chen fei stop and quickly invited him warmly. as soft as the misty rain in jiangnan, the girl¡¯s gaze seemed to be looking at her own lover, making it hard for anyone to resist getting lost in it. ¡°i have some other matters to attend to. i¡¯ll come another time.¡± chen fei smiled faintly, waved his hand, and walked away. it had been many days since he last practiced with chi shuqing. when it came to matters like this, if you didn¡¯t experience them often, your thoughts might be somewhat restrained. of course, just a bit restrained. after all, it was one of human instincts, and sometimes it was hard to control by will alone. and if you experienced it frequently, it would be like savoring the flavor, and when the break was a bit longer, you would unconsciously miss it. after all, the gentle village is the hero¡¯s grave. but about qingyu pavilion, chen fei would only take a brief look. he wouldn¡¯t actually go inside. it wasn¡¯t because of any cleanliness issues; it was purely because he was worried that those girls wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it. even chi shuqing, as a master of the aperture tempering realm, couldn¡¯t endure long periods of joint practice. these girls were mostly at the flesh tempering realm, so how could they withstand it? certainly, he couldn¡¯t just bring a dozen of them all at once, could he? well, maybe that wasn¡¯t entirely impossible¡­ chen fei couldn¡¯t help but smile and shook his head. he didn¡¯t actually return to qingyu pavilion but continued walking forward until he stopped in front of another shop. thousand treasures pavilion, on par with the two shops chen fei had visited earlier. it wasn¡¯t that chen fei had specifically chosen thousand treasures pavilion as the seller of the primordial sealing mirror; it was simply the farthest from the inn. ¡°sir, what can we assist you with?¡± the shopkeeper, upon seeing chen fei, approached with the same warmth as the previous two shops. ¡°i¡¯d like to sell a top-grade spiritual weapon,¡± chen fei said softly. ¡°a top-grade spiritual weapon?¡± the shopkeeper¡¯s heart trembled. just now, he had noticed that chen fei was at the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, and he thought there might be a substantial deal coming. however, the shopkeeper had not expected it to be this significant. thousand treasures pavilion had been operating in the imperial city for many years, and they had certainly bought and sold top-grade spiritual weapons, but to put it into perspective, they might not see one in a whole year. ¡°please, sir, come inside.¡± the shopkeeper quickly led chen fei to the inner room, and servants promptly served tea. the fragrance of tea filled the room. chen fei picked up the teacup, took a sip, and immediately praised, ¡°excellent tea!¡± ¡°if you like it, sir, i¡¯ll have a couple of pounds prepared for you later as a token of our appreciation,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile. the tea was indeed exceptional, grown in a land rich in elemental energy, and even the water used for irrigation was infused with elemental stones. furthermore, both the tea leaves and the tea-making personnel were carefully selected young women. each step was carried out with extreme precision. therefore, even the high-ranking officials and nobility in the imperial city rarely had the privilege of tasting such tea, let alone buying a couple of pounds at once. however, compared to the upcoming transaction for the top-grade spiritual weapon, these tea leaves, considered invaluable to ordinary people, seemed quite ordinary. ¡°no need,¡± chen fei said, waving his hand. he took out the primordial sealing mirror and placed it on the table. ¡°please, appraise this item, and let me know how many elemental stones it can be sold for.¡± the shopkeeper put on gloves and glanced at chen fei. seeing that chen fei didn¡¯t object, he carefully examined the primordial sealing mirror. chen fei sat quietly, occasionally sipping his tea, patiently waiting for the shopkeeper¡¯s evaluation of the primordial sealing mirror. after about fifteen minutes, the shopkeeper set the primordial sealing mirror down with a smile on his face. in reality, many spiritual weapons didn¡¯t require appraisal. the spiritual essence within them was often self-evident. however, top-grade spiritual weapons were highly valuable, and even slight differences could mean hundreds of elemental stones, making the shopkeeper extra cautious. ¡°this mirror exudes a brilliant aura and possesses formidable power, making it effective both defensively and offensively,¡± chen fei explained. ¡°it¡¯s indeed a valuable item,¡± the shopkeeper nodded, not disputing chen fei¡¯s assessment. the shopkeeper contemplated for a moment and continued, ¡°for top-grade spiritual weapons, our store offers two options. one is for us to purchase it directly, and the other is to consign it with our store. if you choose the consignment option, we will take a small commission after it¡¯s sold.¡± chen fei¡¯s expression subtly changed upon hearing that there was an option to consign the top-grade spiritual weapon. he hadn¡¯t expected this method for selling such items. it seemed that many people preferred not to sell directly to the shops, perhaps feeling that it was less profitable, which had led to the emergence of this second option. additionally, fierce competition existed among the shops capable of purchasing top-grade spiritual weapons within the imperial city. there were several of them, so they needed to ensure that the sellers were satisfied. ¡°if you choose to sell this mirror directly to our store, i can offer 1,900 elemental stones. if you opt for consignment, you will receive half of the final selling price, and we¡¯ll take the other half,¡± the shopkeeper explained. 1,900 elemental stones was a decent price, not too low but not exceptionally high either ¨C a fairly standard offer. if chen fei obtained these 1,900 elemental stones, combined with what he had gained from his previous transactions, he would be close to gathering the resources needed for his cultivation to reach the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm. of course, for other advanced aperture tempering realm practitioners, these elemental stones alone wouldn¡¯t be sufficient to reach the pinnacle of their cultivation. the cultivation technique played a significant role, and almost only dominant-level factions had techniques that could take them to the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm. therefore, for the average aperture tempering realm practitioner, there was virtually no chance of reaching this level. having the cultivation technique was one thing; being able to fully comprehend it was another. of course, the most crucial factor was whether their mental power could keep up. compared to opening acupoints, mental power cultivation was the most challenging. after all, acupoints had resources, and with the right cultivation technique comprehension, opening them was relatively straightforward. but mental power had to be honed over time. alternatively, one could rely on a sufficient supply of mental-enhancing elixirs, which were much more expensive than elemental power-enhancing elixirs. however, with the support of the strange heart realm as his backup, chen fei only needed to focus on improving his acupoint cultivation. ¡°how long would it take if i choose to consign it?¡± chen fei inquired. if it took too long, he wouldn¡¯t opt for it since he planned to leave the imperial city once the elemental tide ended. ¡°it can be as short as three days or as long as ten days, but there will definitely be a result. if there¡¯s no result within that time frame, our store will purchase this spiritual weapon for 2,000 elemental stones,¡± the shopkeeper confidently replied. with thousand treasures pavilion¡¯s connections and the ongoing elemental tide, it was unlikely to take more than three days to find a buyer. top-grade spiritual weapons were rare, and many sects were eager to acquire them for guarding their mountain gates. ¡°alright, let¡¯s go with consignment,¡± chen fei nodded. as for any potential troubles that might arise from consigning the item, he was curious to see if anyone would be so kind as to seek trouble with him and fill the gap in his remaining resources! ¡°where are you staying, sir? we¡¯ll send word to you as soon as we have news,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile. ¡°i¡¯m staying at the prosperity inn. you can find me there.¡± ¡°prosperity inn? sir, considering that the elemental tide is approaching in the imperial city, our store has a few premium rooms available at the mountain origin inn nearby. you¡¯re welcome to stay there.¡± chen fei couldn¡¯t help but glance at the shopkeeper. they certainly had excellent customer service. he was aware of the mountain origin inn, which was very close to the elemental tide¡¯s location, and it had been fully booked months ago. ¡°no need, just notify me when you have news,¡± chen fei waved his hand, got up, and walked toward the exit. as he reached the shop¡¯s entrance, his footsteps hesitated for a moment as he looked at the bustling street outside. two figures flashed through the air and landed in an open space not far away. calling it an open space was not entirely accurate; it was, in fact, a specially designed martial arena within the imperial city. as these two figures entered, the martial arena¡¯s formation activated, providing complete protection around the area. within moments, the area surrounding the martial arena was filled with spectators. with the protective formation in place, these onlookers had no fear of getting harmed. chen fei stood at a distance, sensing the strength of the formation. this formation was known as the heavenly phenomenon formation, with exceptionally strong defensive capabilities. it couldn¡¯t be broken unless one reached the late stage of the aperture tempering realm. however, the two participants within the formation were only in the early stages of the aperture tempering realm, so there was no need to worry about their safety. ¡°recently, heavenly sun true immortal has taken on disciples, and with the elemental tide approaching, these kinds of competitions happen almost daily,¡± the shopkeeper explained while standing beside chen fei. chen fei nodded slightly. the current atmosphere in the imperial city was probably the liveliest it had been in years. participating in these events during such a time could indeed help spread one¡¯s reputation. in the world of martial arts, some sought profit, some sought fame, and some aimed for both. the two participants in the martial arena appeared to be quite young, and having reached the aperture tempering realm at such an age could earn them the title of prodigies no matter where they were. soon, cheers and applause rang out around the martial arena. chen fei glanced at the scene but quickly lost interest. he turned and headed in the direction of the prosperity inn. the shopkeeper of thousand treasures pavilion watched as chen fei departed and then returned to the store, relaying the information about the top-grade spiritual weapon to the main branch. dealing with top-grade spiritual weapons was no small matter, and if the main branch had a need for it, they could acquire it themselves or use it to build some goodwill by selling it to someone in desperate need of such an item. as for the idea of resorting to violence and theft for profit, the shopkeeper did briefly entertain such thoughts for a moment. after all, a successful attempt could yield nearly 2,000 elemental stones in profit. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only even for a sizable organization like thousand treasures pavilion, earning 2,000 elemental stones would still require an extended period of time. for any faction, this amount was a significant temptation. however, the shopkeeper ultimately dismissed such thoughts. he couldn¡¯t imagine that the main branch behind him would engage in such actions. the fact that the person had come alone to sell a top-grade spiritual weapon, despite having only mid-stage aperture tempering realm cultivation, raised questions about whether he had other companions. thousand treasures pavilion had been in business for many years and had dealt with various unscrupulous activities, but when it came to the aperture tempering realm, they exercised extreme caution. they had never engaged in any illicit activities involving top-grade spiritual weapons. part of it was related to their reputation, but more importantly, it was about being cautious.. Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Uninvited Invitation chapter 411: uninvited invitation translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation heavenly sun mansion. the residence of heavenly sun true immortal is situated not far from the imperial city, just a few miles away. it is rumored that heavenly sun true immortal and the venerable figure of the royal family share an unbreakable bond. in his youth, he had no intentions of establishing a sect or even taking on disciples. upon arriving in the imperial city, he decided to acquire a mansion and settle down. of course, when we say ¡°mansion,¡± the actual size is quite extravagant, to the extent that it resembles a small town. this seemingly unreasonable and unconventional appearance, however, appears entirely justified for someone of heavenly sun true immortal¡¯s combined aperture tempering realm cultivation. within the dungeons of heavenly sun mansion at this moment, the air was filled with curses and pleas for mercy. ning pusheng walked among them, his footsteps making a slight sound as they touched the ground. at first, the sound seemed inconspicuous, but as these footsteps linked together, they became like a sinister melody, causing splitting headaches. people instinctively covered their ears, some even rolling on the ground in agony. as ning pusheng passed by, both the curses and pleas ceased involuntarily, and it was only when his figure disappeared from the dungeons that the prisoners slowly rose, still trembling with fear. at the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm, just one step away from the combined aperture tempering realm. ordinary martial practitioners in front of ning pusheng are as fragile as clay chickens and thatched dogs, unable to withstand a blow. even those in the aperture tempering realm, as long as they are not also at the pinnacle, have little resistance when facing ning pusheng. one hundred and eight acupoints, connected as one, can be considered a miniature version of the combined aperture tempering realm. although it is still far from being a true combined aperture tempering realm, the gap is evident, especially in terms of the foundation of acupoints when compared to other aperture tempering realm cultivators. not to mention in terms of martial techniques, mental power, and spiritual weapons, ning pusheng¡¯s overwhelming superiority is apparent from all angles when facing other aperture tempering realm practitioners. ¡°ning senior brother!¡± tan taiting stood outside the dungeon, seeing ning pusheng emerge, she couldn¡¯t help but approach and bow slightly. ¡°taiting junior sister.¡± ning pusheng, who was not one to smile or speak frivolously, couldn¡¯t help but reveal a slight smile upon seeing tan taiting. ¡°ning senior brother, did you capture more people again?¡± tan taiting glanced in the direction of the dungeon, her eyes filled with a hint of sympathy. ¡°i encountered a cultivator with good talent in the aperture tempering realm and decent footwork. the other junior disciples weren¡¯t confident in subduing him, so i had to make a trip.¡± ning pusheng nodded. ¡°but why does senior master need so many people for this?¡± tan taiting was puzzled. this practice of capturing people had been going on for months since heavenly sun true immortal emerged from seclusion. due to the strange events in shangwu city, especially the fact that the north forest sect¡¯s you shounan had devoured the entire north forest sect, tan taiting couldn¡¯t help but worry about heavenly sun true immortal¡¯s actions. ¡°what are you thinking?¡± ning pusheng¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed as he uttered a low command. although his voice wasn¡¯t loud, it was like a sharp sword, cutting through tan taiting¡¯s consciousness and waking her up. ¡°whether it¡¯s master xilian or you shounan, how can they be compared to our master?¡± seeing tan taiting¡¯s confused expression, ning pusheng explained patiently, ¡°master is only doing this to cultivate a specific technique that requires individuals with good talent and comprehension, and who are also relatively young. once master succeeds, the problems in shangwu city will be of no concern!¡± tan taiting lowered her head and asked, ¡°will these people die?¡± ¡°no, they will become ordinary people. afterwards, we will arrange things properly to ensure they live worry-free lives.¡± ning pusheng shook his head, his face displaying a touch of fervor as he continued, ¡°with the talents and comprehension of these individuals, their future achievements would have been limited at best. but in the end, they will contribute to master¡¯s cultivation of the technique, which is their honor. when we eventually eradicate shangwu city, it will also be considered their merit.¡± a smile appeared on tan taiting¡¯s face upon hearing that the prisoners in the dungeon wouldn¡¯t die. indeed, if these people knew that they could sacrifice a bit to help eliminate the threat of shangwu city, perhaps their resistance would diminish. moreover, knowing that they wouldn¡¯t die meant they could live their lives without worry and eventually die peacefully, which was a kind of blessing. ning pusheng saw that tan taiting had understood, and a sense of satisfaction appeared on his face. however, he didn¡¯t mention everything¡ªthe fact that these individuals would have their talents extracted, a torment even worse than physical torture. few could endure such suffering, and those who did would not become ordinary people but rather foolish and disabled individuals. ning pusheng exchanged a few more words with tan taiting before walking towards another area. there weren¡¯t enough people in the dungeon, and they needed more individuals with such talent to ensure the success of their master¡¯s cultivation. fortunately, as the time for the elemental tide approached, more and more people were arriving in the imperial city and heavenly sun mansion. by then, they would undoubtedly be able to gather a sufficient number of candidates. inside the imperial city. chen fei visited several shops, purchasing a considerable amount of elixirs to aid in his cultivation. he then passed by the qingyu pavilion once again. fate, indeed! chen fei gazed at the delicate and charming women within the qingyu pavilion and let out a sigh. it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to give you a chance to earn money, but you¡¯re just too weak. indeed, when a person¡¯s cultivation is insufficient, even opportunities to make money become scarce. chen fei returned to the prosperity inn, deciding not to continue exploring other parts of the imperial city. although the imperial city was bustling and vibrant compared to other places, after seeing it for a while, it was just more of the same. most of the items sold in the shops didn¡¯t have much effect on him at his current level. as for martial techniques, it was true that the imperial city had better ones compared to other places, but the quality was limited. among them, there were also many mediocre martial techniques, and some were even fabricated nonsense. chen fei inquired at a few shops but eventually gave up the search. the best way to acquire and cultivate good martial techniques was still to join various sects. relying solely on one¡¯s own efforts to find excellent techniques was too challenging. in his guest room, chen fei sat cross-legged and began refining the elixirs he had purchased. with two tasks remaining in the imperial city ¨C experiencing the elemental tide and selling the primordial sealing mirror ¨C chen fei would soon depart from the city. chen fei no longer ventured outside and spent several consecutive days staying in the inn. however, during these few short days, chen fei¡¯s strength continued to advance rapidly. after reaching the late aperture tempering realm, each step should have been extremely difficult, but in chen fei¡¯s case, these difficulties simply didn¡¯t exist. the fifth level of the primordial sword scripture was perfected. following the great thunder sword, chen fei could continue to integrate another inheritance into the primordial sword scripture. however, there were currently no fully perfected inheritances available for integration. the water-jade sword had finally reached perfection a few days ago, but there was still a considerable gap to reach the level of great perfection. while integrating the perfected water-jade sword into the primordial sword scripture would yield some results, the effects were not particularly pronounced. apart from the primordial sword scripture and the water-jade sword, chen fei had recently acquired the sword return eye and quickly reached the level of great completion. with two hundred portions of insight in one go, this speed would bring him to the level of great completion regardless. this was the change in his martial techniques. as for his cultivation, without restrictions on resources, chen fei opened himself to refining elemental energy. in just a few days, he opened three more acupoints, bringing his total to eighty-five. with this progress, not only did chen fei surpass his sect leader, qu qingsheng, in combat power, but he also exceeded him in the number of acupoints. he had truly become the number one figure in the primordial sword sect. if it weren¡¯t for a messenger from the thousand treasures pavilion notifying chen fei, he could have continued this intensive practice routine without leaving his room for an extended period. chen fei didn¡¯t feel any fatigue or weariness during this intense training. instead, he was filled with motivation and a sense of accomplishment. after all, every bit of effort he put in was rewarded, which was a truly fortunate thing. the process of continuously strengthening his power perception was a powerful way to dispel boredom. inside the thousand treasures pavilion. ¡°sir, please come this way.¡± the shopkeeper, upon seeing chen fei, wore a warm smile and led him to a private chamber. ¡°this is a hexagonal room, and the buyers will be in separate rooms later. due to the concealment formation, both parties won¡¯t be aware of each other, so you don¡¯t need to worry about security issues.¡± the shopkeeper explained, then sneakily glanced at chen fei, who seemed nonchalant about this protective measure. the shopkeeper¡¯s interest was piqued, and his smile grew even broader as he explained the usefulness of the room¡¯s formation. half an hour later, the shopkeeper left the room, and two buyers also arrived at the thousand treasures pavilion. chen fei casually placed the primordial sealing mirror into the formation plate, and in the other two rooms, the presence of the primordial sealing mirror became apparent. during the process, chen fei demonstrated the power of the primordial sealing mirror, and the room¡¯s formation accurately reflected its capabilities. ¡°a fine treasure, 2,000 elemental stones, how about it?¡± a coarse voice rang out with a hint of desire in its tone. clearly, the power of the primordial sealing mirror had piqued his interest. ¡°wu old rascal, it¡¯s you, isn¡¯t it? 2,000 elemental stones for this mirror, a bit too little, how about 2,100 elemental stones?¡± another voice spoke up. ¡°it¡¯s me indeed, and you know i¡¯ve saved up quite a sum of elemental stones. you won¡¯t be taking this mirror from me.¡± ¡°you¡¯re going too far, zhao!¡± chen fei listened with interest in his room as the two individuals exchanged words, realizing that the thousand treasures pavilion had deliberately brought together two people with some grudges. with just a few participants, the price for the primordial sealing mirror was quickly driven up. these two individuals probably had some goodwill towards the thousand treasures pavilion. after all, when you have a top-quality spiritual weapon and they inform you, you can¡¯t ask for too much. as for having only one buyer, the seller probably wouldn¡¯t be pleased with that arrangement. the final price for the primordial sealing mirror was locked in at 2,330 elemental stones, with half the commission going to the thousand treasures pavilion, and the rest falling into chen fei¡¯s hands. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only even chen fei left through a hidden passage in the thousand treasures pavilion, so he never knew the buyer¡¯s appearance or aura throughout the transaction. chen fei walked through a few alleys and returned to the prosperity inn. however, as soon as he went upstairs, a young waiter approached him, saying that someone wanted to meet with chen fei. chen fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly. since arriving in the imperial city, he had rarely interacted with people and didn¡¯t know many of them. following the waiter¡¯s guidance, chen fei reached the second floor of the inn and encountered a person. this individual had the cultivation level of the early aperture tempering realm, and their aura was sharp. when the person saw chen fei, they nodded slightly. chen fei furrowed his brows.. he didn¡¯t recognize this person, but the sharp aura indicated that they were a sword cultivator from heavenly sun mansion! Chapter 412 - Chapter 412: Lively chapter 412: lively translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei had encountered people from the heavenly sun mansion several times while walking in the imperial city. heavenly sun mansion was located right on the outskirts of the imperial city, so it wasn¡¯t surprising to come across them. in fact, it would have been abnormal not to encounter them. heavenly sun mansion was known for its powerful and aggressive martial arts, so as soon as chen fei saw this person, he understood their identity. however, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder why someone from heavenly sun mansion would come to find him. the primordial sealing mirror? the primordial sealing mirror had been sold for over two thousand elemental stones. for most people, this amount of elemental stones would be tempting. even smaller sects might never be able to accumulate that many elemental stones because they were constantly being used up. but it shouldn¡¯t have attracted the attention of heavenly sun mansion. after all, they were a force with strong individuals in the combined aperture tempering realm, and their resources were probably even more extravagant than what the immortal cloud sword sect possessed. this was the imperial city, the heart of the dynasty, a place where talent and resources from all over the world converged. the resources available here were beyond imagination. when the immortal cloud sword sect initially entered the secret realm, they could provide a cultivator in the initial combined aperture tempering realm with a top-grade spiritual sword, and the same went for the divine flame sect. this indicated the level of resources that dominant powers possessed. ¡°may i ask who you are?¡± chen fei stepped forward and greeted the visitor with a courteous nod. ¡°i¡¯m shen zhengsu from heavenly sun mansion. i¡¯ve come here unannounced, and i hope you won¡¯t mind,¡± shen zhengsu replied with a warm smile. ¡°i¡¯m chen mu. i¡¯m not sure why brother shen has come to see me. what can i do for you?¡± chen fei¡¯s face displayed a hint of surprise when he heard the name heavenly sun mansion. encountering a dominant power like heavenly sun mansion would naturally inspire awe in ordinary people. chen fei was currently portraying himself as a wandering cultivator, so it was only natural that he should show respect. seeing chen fei¡¯s expression, shen zhengsu¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of pride. he continued with a smile, ¡°our sect leader is currently recruiting closed-door disciples. have you heard about it, brother chen?¡± ¡°of course,¡± chen fei nodded, still not understanding why shen zhengsu had sought him out. ¡°with the current instability in the world and the audacious acts of certain individuals, our sect leader cannot bear to see the state of affairs as they are. therefore, he has decided to teach some martial arts after the elemental tide. at that time, not only cultivators like brother chen but also martial practitioners in the body tempering realm will be welcome to attend.¡± shen zhengsu explained and then took out a jade slip from his pocket, handing it to chen fei, saying, ¡°brother chen, with this jade slip, you will be able to enter our mansion for the teachings when the time comes.¡± ¡°heavenly sun true immortal is truly benevolent, and we are all looking forward to it,¡± chen fei replied without hesitation, accepting the jade slip from shen zhengsu and placing it carefully in his robe. ¡°we will be eagerly awaiting brother chen¡¯s arrival at that time,¡± shen zhengsu said with an even brighter smile. after exchanging a few more pleasantries, shen zhengsu left the prosperity inn, and chen fei did not linger on the second floor of the inn either, returning directly to his own room. ¡°reluctant to accept the state of the world, opening the altar for teachings¡­¡± chen fei sat cross-legged on the bed, his fingers gently tracing the jade slip in his hand, lost in thought. the reputation of the heavenly sun true immortal was indeed impressive, at least from what chen fei had heard. however, such hearsay should be taken with a grain of salt. in the world of combined aperture tempering realm experts within this dynasty, except for those sects with a more sinister reputation, most of the combined aperture tempering realm experts had a good reputation, thanks to their numerous followers. other martial practitioners, who had nothing better to do, might speak ill of combined aperture tempering realm experts, but the average martial practitioner wouldn¡¯t dare. after all, words could bring disaster, and a casual comment might be enough to get one in serious trouble. within the jade slip, there was the aura of heavenly sun mansion, and chen fei estimated that it would be used to verify his identity when the time came. the only concern on chen fei¡¯s mind right now was that if the heavenly sun true immortal really announced the teaching event, there would likely be a flood of people heading to heavenly sun mansion. even on the day of the event, it would probably be overcrowded. after all, having a combined aperture tempering realm expert teach martial arts was a rare opportunity for most people. if luck was on your side and a combined aperture tempering realm expert deemed you talented, your future could skyrocket. that¡¯s why it seemed somewhat deliberate for shen zhengsu to personally deliver the jade slip. however, chen fei couldn¡¯t quite figure out why they were doing this. ¡°the teaching event is after the elemental tide, so it won¡¯t affect my plans.¡± chen fei casually set the jade slip aside. he had always adhered to his principle of not getting involved in anything strange, especially when it involved the combined aperture tempering realm. moreover, even if there were no ulterior motives, the teachings of the heavenly sun true immortal would be of very limited help to chen fei. what chen fei lacked were martial arts techniques, resources, and, most importantly, time. he wasn¡¯t like other martial practitioners who struggled to understand a particular martial art or martial philosophy. in essence, if it came down to innate talent, chen fei, with his character sheet, could even outshine combined aperture tempering realm experts. the higher the level of martial arts, the more pronounced chen fei¡¯s advantage became. therefore, heavenly sun mansion held no meaning for chen fei. outside the imperial city, as shen zhengsu walked halfway, a figure silently appeared beside him. ¡°senior tao!¡± seeing the newcomer, shen zhengsu quickly bowed and paid his respects. ¡°how did things go?¡± tao shiyie asked in a deep voice. ¡°the jade slip has been delivered, and chen mu accepted it willingly,¡± shen zhengsu replied with a soft smile. for martial practitioners, especially independent cultivators, there was no reason to refuse the teachings of a combined aperture tempering realm expert. ¡°how¡¯s the reaction of the spirit device?¡± ¡°it matches the reports from below. chen mu is indeed quite young, and it¡¯s rare for someone his age to have reached this level of cultivation.¡± from his pocket, shen zhengsu took out a piece of jade, which was now emitting a lush green color. this was a lower-grade spiritual device, not for combat or assisting in cultivation but specifically designed to measure a person¡¯s age. it was somewhat similar to the methods used by most sects to assess a person¡¯s aptitude, except this spiritual device was more portable. few people would deliberately craft such a spiritual device since its utility was limited. however, for heavenly sun mansion, this device could help them locate individuals more quickly. within the imperial city, many shops had people from heavenly sun mansion, and thus, they had specifically crafted many of these lower-grade spiritual devices. for a dominant power like heavenly sun mansion, lower-grade spiritual devices hardly cost much. these devices, which served almost no other purpose, would not harm them even if they crafted dozens of them. and the color shimmering on the jade stone at this moment indicated that the person being assessed was indeed quite young, even remarkably so. ¡°this person¡¯s talent and aptitude make him an excellent choice,¡± tao shiyie commented while looking at the jade stone, appearing somewhat surprised. ¡°before going, i had someone investigate chen mu. there are no companions within the imperial city, and this person is extremely diligent. besides occasional outings, he spends most of his time in the inn,¡± shen zhengsu whispered. ¡°very well, have some people keep an eye on him. if there¡¯s any unusual activity, notify me immediately,¡± tao shiyie said with a serious tone. such talent and potential fully met the requirements of their sect, and the results were even better than those of some body tempering realm martial practitioners. after all, in the body tempering realm, you could sometimes forcefully boost your cultivation with pills. on the other hand, in the combined aperture tempering realm, if your innate aptitude was lacking, you probably wouldn¡¯t even qualify to enter the realm, unless you had a strong background and used more than ten times the resources to forcefully elevate yourself. furthermore, being in the mid combined aperture tempering realm at such a young age was an extremely rare talent among independent cultivators. ¡°understood!¡± shen zhengsu nodded. it would be best if chen mu obediently made his way to heavenly sun mansion on his own. otherwise, if tao shiyie, who was in the later combined aperture tempering realm, took action, there would be no escaping the excruciating pain of bone-crushing and flesh-tearing torture. inside the inn. chen fei quickly put the matter of heavenly sun mansion out of his mind and continued his daily cultivation at his own pace. with over two thousand elemental stones in hand, chen fei immersed himself completely in his practice. whenever he felt the medicinal power inside him diminish, he replenished it with a spirit pill. for more than a dozen consecutive days, except for occasional trips to purchase batches of spirit pills with most of the elemental stones, chen fei hardly left the prosperity inn. during these days, as the time for the elemental tide approached, the entire imperial city became increasingly bustling. especially the martial arena within the imperial city, there were almost daily competitions among combined aperture tempering realm cultivators. as for the clashes among body tempering realm practitioners, there were more than a dozen matches every day. many people made a name for themselves here, gaining fame and fortune, but there were also those who suffered serious injuries or even lost their lives in these competitions. this was the harsh reality; when you chase after fame and fortune, you must be prepared for them to turn against you. even if you were mentally prepared, when the moment of truth arrived, it could still catch you off guard. as the crowds increased, the prosperity inn became crowded. because the imperial city enforced a curfew, if you hadn¡¯t found a place to stay, you had to leave the city at night. however, the elemental spirit pool required staying for a full day and night, so leaving midway meant losing most of your time. inside the inn, people began sharing rooms. many strangers ended up sharing rooms together. some people approached chen fei to share a room, but he politely declined. time passed quietly, and the ten-plus days felt incredibly short. however, even though the time was short, chen fei¡¯s cultivation showed no signs of stagnation. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only during this time, chen fei tried to enter the strange heart realm once again. fortunately, the hostility towards him from the strange heart realm did not increase, and as time passed, it even slightly decreased. facing this situation, chen fei decisively lulled a few tier 2 evils to liven things up, raising his mental power from eighty-eight to ninety-three beads. this rapid improvement, even faster than consuming mind power pills, left chen fei with a sense of exhilaration. the increase in mental power did not hinder the advancement of his apertures. with his unrestrained consumption of spirit pills, any other person might have suffered damage to their meridians, but chen fei remained unscathed. his opened apertures progressed from eighty-five to ninety, and his elemental energy grew even more robust. at the same time, his cultivation of the thousand threads technique finally completed the eighth layer and moved on to the ninth layer.. Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: Take Me Down chapter 413: take me down translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the advanced thousand threads technique had made chen fei¡¯s already formidable mental defense even more exaggerated. at the same time, the number of mental divisions had also significantly increased. even the rate of self-growth of his mind had been greatly enhanced. however, for chen fei, the part of his enhancement that allowed him to freely slaughter the evils of the strange heart realm was actually the least effective. after more than a dozen days of cultivation, chen fei¡¯s cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, and the awaited elemental tide was finally approaching. no need for anyone to remind him; chen fei could clearly feel that there had been some change in the world¡¯s elemental energy, and the source of this change was within the inner city of the imperial capital. at this moment, the entire imperial capital seemed to be quiet, and everyone was silently waiting for the elemental tide to arrive. from the highest realm of the aperture tempering realm to the newly initiated skin tempering realm, everyone hoped to gain something from this elemental tide. no matter how much improvement they could achieve, any advancement is always a good thing. on the side of the inner city of the imperial capital, there was a mansion where aperture tempering realm cultivators gathered, and these were the experts of the heavenly sun mansion. when the elemental tide occurs, the spirit fluctuations will be directly locked in the formation of the imperial capital to maximize the effect of the elemental tide. therefore, the people of the heavenly sun mansion have come to the inner city early. even for the people of the heavenly sun mansion, each occurrence of the elemental tide is an unmissable golden opportunity. seizing this chance can greatly enhance their cultivation and essentially save them years of hard work. ¡°are the spirit-refreshing pills ready?¡± ning pusheng looked at his fellow disciples around him and said solemnly. ¡°ning senior brother, we are all prepared,¡± said tan tailing as she shook the bottle of pills in her hand and smiled. ning pusheng nodded without saying more. as members of the heavenly sun mansion, this common knowledge was well known to them. his earlier remark was just a gentle reminder. tan tailing looked at the spirit-refreshing pill in her hand with some curiosity. this was her first time taking the spirit-refreshing pill. in the past, even during elemental tides, there were no such pills distributed. tan tailing had heard from other senior brothers and sisters that the spirit-refreshing pill, when taken during the elemental tide, could directly allow the collision of one¡¯s mind with the spiritual mechanisms within the elemental tide, borrowing the power of heaven and earth to forcefully comprehend martial techniques. the elemental tide can not only enhance one¡¯s cultivation but also accelerate the comprehension of martial techniques. for most practitioners in the body tempering realm, they would choose the former. however, for those in the aperture tempering realm, especially those from the heavenly sun mansion, thorough comprehension of martial techniques takes precedence. as long as their understanding of martial techniques keeps up, the heavenly sun mansion has abundant resources to boost their cultivation. the production of spirit-refreshing pills is extremely challenging, and even the heavenly sun mansion doesn¡¯t possess many of them. fortunately, the elemental tide only occurs every few years, so there is enough time to produce another batch. ning pusheng¡¯s eyes suddenly twitched, and he turned to look at the inner city. in his perception, a powerful surge of spiritual fluctuations was emanating from somewhere, causing an instantaneous change in the elemental energy of imperial city. the people around ning pusheng also noticed and quickly sat cross-legged, swallowing the spirit-refreshing pills into their stomachs. in the next moment, a formation diagram flashed on the ground, connecting the auras of several heavenly sun mansion members. this formation diagram allowed them to better receive the collision of spiritual mechanisms, facilitating the comprehension of martial techniques. why are dominant forces at the hegemonic level so strong? besides having combined aperture tempering realm powerhouses to suppress their luck, the crucial point is that they are always a step ahead in their cultivation in every detail. the path of martial arts has always been one of taking one step faster, and every step is faster. if you fall behind slightly and think you can catch up head-on, you¡¯ll find that the people ahead of you have already disappeared when you look up. ¡°the elemental tide is here!¡± someone in the prosperity inn shouted with excitement in their tone. in his guest room, chen fei felt the changes in the elemental energy of the world and slowly closed his eyes. within his sea of consciousness, chen fei noticed that his mind was gradually becoming more active, giving him a sensation similar to when he broke through to the advanced aperture tempering realm, with flashes of insight. however, at this moment, the spiritual mechanisms within the elemental tide were somewhat meager, far from what they used to be. trying to capture these spiritual mechanisms with the mind was challenging, and it might even deplete one¡¯s mental energy. it could be said that these spiritual mechanisms were better than nothing, and they still contributed somewhat to the comprehension of martial techniques. ¡°what exactly is in the inner city that could cause such a surge of spiritual mechanisms?¡± chen fei opened his eyes and looked towards the direction of the inner city, filled with curiosity. of course, it was just curiosity; chen fei didn¡¯t have the strength to rush into the inner city now, especially with combined aperture tempering realm experts present. chen fei stood up, his qianyuan sword in hand. the amount of spiritual mechanisms here was too small for others, but for chen fei, it wasn¡¯t as significant as the enhancements provided by his interface panel. perhaps in a location closer to the inner city, there would be more spiritual mechanisms, but overall, whether it could surpass the efficiency of the interface panel remained questionable. having experienced the elemental tide, chen fei decided to leave in a day or two. the matters he came to imperial city for had already been settled, and there was no need to stay any longer. as he was about to practice the starry night sword in his room, chen fei¡¯s hand suddenly paused. the spiritual mechanisms around him were gathering towards him, even though chen fei hadn¡¯t done anything. these spiritual mechanisms were automatically converging towards him. chen fei hadn¡¯t noticed this earlier because the convergence of spiritual mechanisms was not obvious, but with time passing, this gathering seemed to be accelerating, and chen fei suddenly became aware of it. checking his sea of consciousness, chen fei found that it was the unabsorbed strange heart origin that was continuously gathering these spiritual mechanisms. chen fei felt his mind becoming more agile, and he even had a feeling reminiscent of his initial enlightenment. ¡°the strange heart origin can actually have this effect.¡± chen fei was pleasantly surprised. currently, the number of spiritual mechanisms was still relatively low, but with time, it was likely to reach a much higher level. by then, the speed of comprehension would surpass what the interface panel could offer. chen fei thought for a moment and decided to start practicing the starry night sword. there was no rush, and he would wait until there were enough spiritual mechanisms before proceeding. inside imperial city, while the majority of people were meditating cross-legged, chen fei was practicing his sword techniques. this practice session lasted for three hours. in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the spiritual mechanisms continued to collide, while the strange heart origin was gradually being consumed. chen fei didn¡¯t mind the consumption of the strange heart origin; at most, he would go back to the strange heart realm and capture another one next time. given the current rate of consumption, he could continue for another day without much trouble. chen fei put away his qianyuan sword and sat cross-legged to contemplate the water-jade sword technique. the water-jade sword had already been perfected by chen fei some time ago. typically, as martial practitioners advanced in a martial technique, the difficulty of comprehension increased. with the help of the interface panel, chen fei¡¯s comprehension efficiency didn¡¯t decrease, but it did take more time. however, with the collision of spiritual mechanisms in his sea of consciousness, chen fei¡¯s insights regarding the water-jade sword began to gradually increase. a faint smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face as he realized that his comprehension speed had indeed surpassed that of the interface panel. the feeling of enlightenment he experienced was becoming more evident, although it wasn¡¯t as intense as the previous time. nevertheless, with the remaining time, chen fei was confident that he could elevate the water-jade sword to an exceptionally high level. in the realm of cultivation, time seemed to lose its meaning, and chen fei immersed himself wholeheartedly in his contemplation. if a powerful cultivator were to hover in the sky at this moment, they might notice something slightly unusual in the spiritual mechanisms around the prosperity inn area. however, it wasn¡¯t conspicuous, just a little bit out of the ordinary. after all, spiritual mechanisms followed the fluctuations of the natural elemental energy, and elemental energy was inherently unpredictable. even combined aperture tempering realm experts dared not claim to have perfect control over the changes in natural elemental energy. moreover, at this moment, there were no cultivators hovering in the sky; they were all immersed in the comprehension of martial techniques. as the days passed, in the guest room, the aura around chen fei¡¯s body began to tremble slightly. a continuous and boundless artistic conception emanated from him. from a distance, chen fei seemed to be immersed in the vast ocean. this artistic conception came and went, but upon closer inspection, it was clear that chen fei had remained in the same position without moving. as the sun rose and set, the sunlight bathed the area. the spiritual mechanisms within imperial city gradually weakened, and even the concentration of elemental energy in the air decreased significantly. some martial practitioners in the body tempering realm had already opened their eyes. they could no longer feel the enhancement brought by the elemental tide, and the whole imperial city began to return to its usual bustling state. in the guest room, the energy that had been surrounding chen fei began to dissipate and transformed into a more sharp and pronounced aura, like an unparalleled treasure sword revealing a trace of its sharpness. one hour later, chen fei slowly opened his eyes, a hint of lingering satisfaction in his gaze. the water-jade sword had achieved great completion, and the blade-slaying sword was also perfected. in the span of a day, both martial techniques had made significant progress, especially the water-jade sword, which had directly reached great completion from the early stages. chen fei¡¯s right hand formed a sword gesture, and his elemental energy flowed freely at his fingertips. supremely gentle yet supremely strong and flexible, this was the true essence of the water-jade sword. with the water-jade sword breaking through to great completion and being integrated into the primordial sword scripture, chen fei had opened a total of 103 acupoints, inching closer to the 108 acupoints. chen fei dispersed the elemental energy at his fingertips, closed his eyes again, and focused on consolidating his newfound insights, transforming them into his own strength. two days later. chen fei quietly left the prosperity inn, leaving behind the jade slip from the heavenly sun mansion in his guest room. he decided to leave imperial city directly. dressed as an ordinary body tempering realm practitioner, chen fei blended into the crowd. after leaving the city gates a considerable distance behind, he gradually increased his speed. however, when he was several tens of miles away from imperial city, chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he sensed a commotion ahead, a sign of conflict. chen fei had no intention of getting involved. he changed direction and continued running. however, halfway there, he stopped abruptly. ¡°murder by the heavenly sun mansion! murder by the heavenly sun mansion! sir, please save me! you¡¯ve stumbled upon their deeds, and they won¡¯t spare you either!¡± sheng renyuan shouted loudly as he rushed toward chen fei. chen fei narrowed his eyes and looked behind sheng renyuan, where tao shiye was pursuing him with a high-quality spirit sword in hand, gradually closing the gap. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only chen fei remained silent, and with a swift movement, he ran in another direction. seeing chen fei run away, sheng renyuan¡¯s hands formed seals, and his elemental energy surged. his already fast speed increased even more, and instead of changing direction, he headed straight for chen fei. with no one to back him up, sheng renyuan was undoubtedly doomed. he was determined to drag someone else down with him. ¡°is that chen mu? he¡¯s escaped to this place, and we haven¡¯t received any news from the mansion yet!¡± tao shiye, observing chen fei¡¯s receding figure and the accelerating sheng renyuan, sneered and activated his sword essence. he pursued closely behind.. Chapter 414 - Chapter 414: Vastsun chapter 414: vastsun translator: dragon boat translation i editor: dragon boat translation chen fei turned around, his brows slightly furrowed. sheng renyuan¡¯s martial arts skills were already exceptional, which was why he had managed to escape from tao shiye¡¯s pursuit. at this moment, he was using a secret technique, and his whole body was enveloped in a fiery aura, increasing his speed even further. ¡°sir, there¡¯s no escaping this. only by joining forces can we fend off the heavenly sun mansion¡¯s people and have a glimmer of hope.¡± sheng renyuan hadn¡¯t expected chen fei¡¯s agility to match his own so quickly and couldn¡¯t help but shout loudly. sheng renyuan was currently relying on a secret technique, but secret techniques had their time limits. if he didn¡¯t get far enough away from tao shiye¡¯s watchful eyes before the technique wore off, he would be in serious danger. chen fei didn¡¯t respond, glancing ahead, his figure flickering as he reached the top of a hill, then turned to look back at tao shiye and sheng renyuan. ¡°you¡¯re wise, sir. running away won¡¯t get you far. when sheng renyuan saw chen fei voluntarily stopping in the front, a smile of satisfaction crossed his face, and his eyes gleamed with cunning triumph. tao shiye watched chen fei halt and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. he couldn¡¯t believe that there was such a naive person who thought that two cultivators at the mid aperture tempering realm could withstand his blade. cultivators from these small places, even if they had high cultivation levels, had limited knowledge. it was like they were trapped in a well, unable to see the vastness of the sky. sheng renyuan arrived about a hundred paces away from chen fei, suddenly changing his direction without slowing down, shifting several body positions without reducing his speed, attempting to leap over chen fei directly. ¡°sir, i have companions ahead. just hold on for a moment, and i¡¯ll call for reinforcements!¡± sheng renyuan shouted loudly, his words filled with sincerity. ¡°no need!¡± chen fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. with a burst of electromagnetic sound, he disappeared from his original position and reappeared right in front of sheng renyuan. sheng renyuan¡¯s face changed slightly, and he was about to speak when he realized that chen fei had already raised his sword and thrust it towards him. ¡°what are you doing?¡± sheng renyuan shouted angrily. he hadn¡¯t expected to be intercepted like this. ¡°bang!¡± in an explosive collision, sheng renyuan had initially planned to use his agility to deflect chen fei¡¯s attack or even use it to escape. however, when their blades clashed, sheng renyuan realized the tremendous force concealed within chen fei¡¯s sword. ¡°pfft!¡± sheng renyuan spurted blood into the air. this time, not only could he not use the force, but he also couldn¡¯t control his own body. he involuntarily flew backward, crashing in the direction of tao shiye. despair filled sheng renyuan¡¯s eyes. he had thought he could find someone at the mid aperture tempering realm to help him withstand tao shiye, but he hadn¡¯t expected his opponent¡¯s strength to be so overwhelming that he couldn¡¯t even block a single sword. ¡°sir, you¡¯ve handled your business, and i have no intention of interfering. goodbye!¡± chen fei glanced at tao shiye, his figure flickering as he ran towards the distance. ¡°hahaha, interesting!¡± tao shiye arrived in front of sheng renyuan, looking at sheng renyuan¡¯s miserable state, and couldn¡¯t help but laugh loudly. sheng renyuan wanted to struggle, but tao shiye pointed his finger at sheng renyuan¡¯s forehead. in an instant, sheng renyuan completely lost his perception of his own apertures, and his cultivation was completely sealed off. sheng renyuan slumped to the ground, turned his head to look at chen fei in the distance, his eyes filled with resentment. he didn¡¯t dare to show this expression to tao shiye, but he needed an outlet for his emotions, so he directed all his hatred towards chen fei. tao shiye pinched his sword finger, and a sword intent soared into the sky. this sword intent would alert the nearby heavenly sun mansion personnel to come here and pick up the captive. then tao shiye¡¯s figure flashed, heading straight for chen fei. sheng renyuan was caught, and even from a distance, tao shiye had no intention of letting chen fei go. although chen fei had silently escaped from imperial city, it surprised tao shiye a bit, but now that he had caught both of them together, it seemed convenient. chen fei sensed tao shiye¡¯s approaching aura and furrowed his brows. in the world of martial arts vendettas, such things were quite normal. the reason of ¡°stumbling upon heavenly sun mansion committing murder wouldn¡¯t hold water. chen fei had thought that by handing sheng renyuan over to tao shiye, this matter would come to an end. after all, he had no intention of antagonizing a dominant force for no reason, especially considering that they were still within imperial city¡¯s boundaries. it was possible that this could attract even more heavenly sun mansion personnel. ¡°i have no grudge or enmity with you. why are you pursuing me?¡± chen fei said in a deep voice. ¡°there are some matters i¡¯d like to inquire about from you. why don¡¯t you come with me to heavenly sun mansion for a brief visit? it won¡¯t take up much of your time,¡± tao shiye said loudly. as he spoke, he closed the distance between himself and chen fei. chen fei¡¯s current speed and agility, at the advanced aperture tempering realm, were undoubtedly fast, but they were not unmatched, especially when it came to individuals from dominant forces. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only they cultivated techniques that led directly to the pinnacle of the aperture tempering realm, and naturally, they possessed other profound martial arts legacies. tao shiye, with his advanced aperture tempering realm cultivation and the occasional influx of elemental tide, had long perfected his martial arts skills. moreover, the high-grade spiritual sword in tao shiye¡¯s hand seemed to enhance his martial arts, so in just a short while, the distance between the two of them was rapidly closing. of course, it also had much to do with chen fei not exerting his full effort in using his martial arts. if both parties had simply parted ways earlier, there wouldn¡¯t have been any trouble. but tao shiye clearly had no intention of letting chen fei go, and with no one else nearby, a hint of cold determination slowly appeared in chen fei¡¯s eyes. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he leaped into a dense forest, and his aura suddenly vanished without a trace. sensing chen fei¡¯s aura disappearing, tao shiye¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. he snorted coldly and charged directly into the dense forest. in the face of absolute power, everything else was inconsequential.. Chapter 415 - Chapter 415: Vastsun (2) chapter 415: vastsun (2) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°squeak!¡± stepping on the soft, decaying branches and leaves, tao shiye¡¯s footsteps made a subtle noise. with tao shiye¡¯s cultivation level, he could easily avoid making such a sound, but he intentionally created this disturbance. within the heavenly sun mansion, there was a small technique that used sound to detect people. it could be said that everyone within the heavenly sun mansion had to learn this technique. it was quite useful for tracking individuals. tao shiye continued to walk forward step by step, and the sound of dried leaves under his feet was incessant, even behind him, it had become an unsettling noise, extremely jarring. ¡°come out, you can¡¯t escape.¡± tao shiye looked around, chuckling softly, ¡°just a visit to the heavenly sun mansion, so many people wish to go there but don¡¯t have the opportunity. you should cherish this chance.¡± ¡°rustle, rustle!¡± a gentle breeze rustled the leaves, emitting a faint sound. tao shiye¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, and he still hadn¡¯t sensed the presence of chen fei. it was as if chen fei had already left this place. so clean and concise, completely concealing his aura, tao shiye had indeed never seen such a technique before, but he knew that using this technique would affect one¡¯s speed. if chen fei really tried to escape during this time, tao shiye would definitely notice. therefore, chen fei must still be here. ¡°now, i¡¯m telling you nicely, if you don¡¯t come out soon, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless in a while!¡± after a few more steps, the smile on tao shiye¡¯s face faded, and his eyes looked around coldly, clearly becoming impatient. ¡°still no movement around,¡± tao shiye halted his steps, and the spiritual sword in his hand suddenly moved. a circular sword aura, with tao shiye at its center, swept across in all directions. since he couldn¡¯t find chen fei, tao shiye decided to dismantle this dense forest directly. by doing so, there would be no hiding place left for chen fei. with his cultivation at the advanced aperture tempering realm, destroying a dense forest was a simple task, only a matter of time. ¡°boom!¡± the entire forest erupted with a tremendous noise, and tao shiye¡¯s sword intent soared into the sky. those nearby from the heavenly sun mansion could sense this sword intent and would naturally come to support. countless fallen trees tumbled and shattered, tree sap filled the air, and for a moment, the entire forest became dim. a shadowy figure appeared behind tao shiye, wielding a long sword. it was chen fei, who had been waiting on the sidelines. ¡®tve been waiting for you!¡± tao shiye suddenly turned around, his eyes filled with a triumphant smile. his power was like the scorching sun in the sky, radiating intense heat, bursting out within a hundred meters. this heat not only cut through the body but also directly burned one¡¯s mental state. it was as if facing the true might of the heavens and the sun, something too intimidating to gaze upon directly, instilling endless fear in the heart. the heavenly sun sword! the most top-notch inheritance of the heavenly sun mansion, it could open all 108 acupoints, allowing one to cultivate all the way to the peak of the aperture tempering realm. tao shiye had already opened 104 acupoints thanks to the heavenly sun sword. with four more acupoints, tao shiye would become a peak aperture tempering realm expert, and his sword would even be able to upgrade to a top-grade spiritual weapon. at that point, tao shiye¡¯s combat power would reach its most extreme level. even though tao shiye had not reached the peak of the aperture tempering realm with his 104 acupoints and a top-grade spiritual sword, he was far beyond what most advanced aperture tempering realm cultivators could compare to. in other words, the vast majority of advanced aperture tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against tao shiye, especially those who could only open seventy or eighty acupoints. this was the difference between top-tier inheritances and ordinary ones, and it was the fundamental reason why dominant factions looked down upon ordinary martial artists. the starting point and the endpoint of the two sides were indeed different. chen fei sensed the surging momentum from tao shiye, his brows slightly furrowed. this was undeniably the strongest opponent chen fei had ever faced. ¡°sizzle!¡± a burst of electric light flickered on the qianyuan sword, then transformed into a deep black color. all five martial arts techniques were fused into the qianyuan sword, causing it to tremble slightly. it was excitement. the qianyuan sword sensed the power emanating from chen fei and couldn¡¯t help but get excited. the roar of the suppressing dragon elephant resounded within chen fei¡¯s body. a moment ago, it was an ordinary sword strike, but now it had undergone a dramatic transformation. ¡°boom!¡± the two sword blades collided, creating ripples with the sword blades at their center, spreading in all directions. the grass and trees that had already been cut down were completely pulverized. under the feet of chen fei and tao shiye, huge cracks appeared, extending into the distance. some of the mountainsides even started to slide, producing deafening noises. tao shiye, who had previously looked completely in control, underwent a sudden change. in tao shiye¡¯s eyes, chen fei¡¯s aura had undergone a change, reaching the advanced aperture tempering realm. however, this wasn¡¯t the key factor, as even in the advanced aperture tempering realm, there were not many who could withstand tao shiye¡¯s strike. but the current situation was different. a tremendous force surged toward him, and the characteristic of the heavenly sun sword, which could burn through anything and cut both the body and spirit, didn¡¯t seem to affect chen fei. ¡°clang, clang, clang!¡± tao shiye involuntarily took a few steps backward, his throat rolling with a hint of blood, which he forcibly swallowed back down. just with one move, tao shiye had been injured to some extent. ¡°hidden cultivation level? i¡¯d like to see what else you¡¯ve hidden!¡± tao shiye roared angrily. the scorching aura around him grew even stronger. in the next moment, he flickered and dashed in the opposite direction. surprisingly, tao shiye was fleeing. they had exchanged just one move, and this advanced aperture tempering realm expert, feared by everyone in the heavenly sun mansion, was running away. chen fei was momentarily puzzled. he had expected tao shiye to fight to the death, but the outcome was completely unexpected. as he watched tao shiye¡¯s retreating figure, his spiritual sea trembled, and he unleashed ten consecutive godslayer sword strikes. tao shiye¡¯s steps involuntarily paused. he could ignore a single godslayer sword strike, as the heavenly sun sword could protect his mental state. the heavenly sun sword was a rare technique that allowed one to cultivate both elemental power and the spirit simultaneously. however, facing ten consecutive godslayer sword strikes, tao shiye was stopped in his tracks, his mental state became dazed, and there was even a slight breach in his spirit. tao shiye instinctively activated the heavenly sun sword, and he suddenly found himself surrounded by a sword formation. tremendous force pressed down on tao shiye, and the formidable sword energy surrounded him in all directions. ¡°break!¡± tao shiye shouted fiercely, and the spiritual sword in his hand emitted a scorching light. with one strike, he swept at the edge of the qianyuan sword formation. the entire zhongyuan sword formation trembled violently, and a gap was torn open at the edge of the formation. with 104 opened acupoints and a top-grade spiritual sword, tao shiye¡¯s combat power was indeed extraordinary. if chen fei had the same cultivation level and possessed a top-grade spiritual sword, the qianyuan sword formation would not have been torn apart. after all, the suppressing dragon elephant couldn¡¯t bolster the sword formation, and if there were no suppressing dragon elephant, chen fei might indeed struggle against tao shiye. however, the world is never defined by ¡°ifs.¡± chen fei had the suppressing dragon elephant, and his current strength surpassed tao shiye. before tao shiye could escape after tearing the sword formation, chen fei had already appeared in front of him. the qianyuan sword thrust forward, and the air in front of it seemed as if it were about to be forcefully shattered. ¡°boom!¡± a deafening explosion echoed in all directions. tao shiye couldn¡¯t control the surging blood anymore and vomited it out, his face turning deathly pale in an instant. chen fei took a step forward without giving tao shiye a chance to catch his breath and thrust his sword again. two swords clashed, creating a massive recoil force, as the power of the heavenly sun sword was extremely exaggerated. however, on chen fei¡¯s side, these recoil forces seemed non-existent. one strike, two strikes, three strikes! read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only in an instant, three strikes were delivered, and tao shiye had lost all color in his face. his eyes were filled with unwillingness. in just a few more years, he would have the opportunity to reach the peak of the aperture tempering realm, but now, he was here, dying at the hands of an unknown opponent? ¡°is that tao shiye ahead? do you need any assistance?¡± suddenly, a voice echoed from a distance. tao shiye¡¯s eyes widened suddenly, and a look of relief appeared in his eyes. it was his friend, tong wenxuan. he didn¡¯t expect to encounter him here. ¡°tong brother, save me!¡± tao shiye shouted urgently. as chen fei sensed the approaching presence from afar, another advanced aperture tempering realm expert, he realized that there were indeed many formidable individuals near imperial city.. Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: Do You Believe This? chapter 416: do you believe this? translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation a clone of chen fei emerged from his body, flashed, and disappeared in an instant, heading straight towards tong wenxuan¡¯s location. ¡°do you think you can stop me by relying on a clone?¡± seeing the clone separating from chen fei, tao shiye burst into laughter. clones like this were achievable through various cultivation techniques and weren¡¯t particularly rare. within the many legacies of the heavenly sun mansion, there were two methods to cultivate clones, but very few made it their primary cultivation technique. clones were useful in certain situations, such as when facing uncertainty, allowing the clone to scout ahead and detect potential dangers early on. however, clones had an inherent flaw ¨C their strength was extremely weak, and they were almost useless in direct combat. among the heavenly sun mansion disciples who chose these clone techniques, most were aware of their limited talents and sought alternatives. ¡°do you have to resort to killing to stop someone?¡± as chen fei¡¯s words fell, his entire body suddenly radiated an intense heat, and a scarlet flame burst forth from him. it was similar to the scene when sheng renyuan had burned his blood essence before, but chen fei¡¯s current display was even more extreme. the scarlet color seemed to truly transform into flames, even his hair turned blood-red in an instant. blood ignition technique! using blood as fuel, completely burning it to gain a power boost. blood ignition technique wasn¡¯t considered a rare skill; you could say that in many cultivation techniques, there was such a desperate move. especially in the body tempering realm, where there were no apertures to burst, the only option was to burn one¡¯s blood essence. the ultimate display of the blood ignition technique¡¯s power depended on how much strength was contained in the blood essence you were burning. the greater the power contained within the blood essence, the stronger the boost you would gain after burning it. chen fei¡¯s blood essence came from the tempering of the suppressing dragon elephant. in the aperture tempering realm, chen fei had never seen anyone with a stronger physique than his, not even those at the peak of the aperture tempering realm could compare. after obtaining the blood ignition technique from the rain pavilion last time, chen fei combined it with some secret techniques recorded in the blood origin technique, creating an enhanced version of the blood ignition technique. in terms of blood manipulation, the blood origin technique was indeed the most powerful technique chen fei had ever seen. unfortunately, it had a malevolent nature, and reckless cultivation of it led to more harm than good. the enhanced version of the blood ignition technique would burn the blood essence to the maximum extent, even to the point of exhausting all of it. in simpler terms, using this enhanced blood ignition technique meant giving oneself no way out. if others used regular blood ignition techniques, they could recover in a few months if it was a mild case, or a few years for more severe cases. however, if someone used chen fei¡¯s version of the blood ignition technique, their strength would increase, but they would likely turn into ashes in no time. in response to this blood ignition technique, chen fei, following the instructions in the blood origin technique, had specially opened a small space in his chest cavity, specifically used to store blood essence. chen fei would even occasionally purify the blood essence inside, making the contained power even more refined. and at this moment, the blood ignition technique was burning the blood essence in this area. for chen fei himself, burning only this specific area posed no threat. tao shiye felt chen fei¡¯s aura steadily rising, and his expression changed instantly. at first, when he saw chen fei use the blood ignition technique, tao shiye didn¡¯t pay it much mind. the blood ignition technique was indeed effective, but the power boost it provided wasn¡¯t usually to an extreme degree. however, at this moment, tao shiye was watching chen fei and had a strange feeling that chen fei seemed to have burst his own apertures, otherwise, how could the increase in his aura be so exaggerated? initially, tao shiye was confident that he could hold out until tong wenxuan arrived, as he believed that tong wenxuan was only moments away. but now, tao shiye realized that the situation had taken a turn he couldn¡¯t control. with a step forward, chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword was enveloped in a bloody aura. when he thrust the sword, everything else in tao shiye¡¯s field of vision disappeared. the momentum of this sword overwhelmed all of tao shiye¡¯s thoughts. at this moment, it was as if tao shiye had stopped thinking altogether. ¡°ah!¡± suddenly, tao shiye roared in anger, and all the apertures in his body began to shatter, a scorching aura sweeping in all directions. tao shiye hadn¡¯t expected that, with tong wenxuan so close, he would have to resort to the method of shattering his apertures to seek a glimmer of hope. he was only four apertures away from reaching the peak of the aperture tempering realm. after that, there was a good chance he could break through to the combined aperture tempering realm, a realm that countless martial artists dreamt of. but now, by shattering his apertures, even if he managed to escape today, the injuries to his apertures would be permanent. even with those sacred healing medicines that could repair aperture injuries, the old injuries would remain. perhaps after recovery, they wouldn¡¯t affect tao shiye¡¯s combat abilities, but the possibility of breaking through to the combined aperture tempering realm was now entirely out of reach. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only moreover, even if he reopened those four apertures, whether they could form a cohesive whole with the other 108 apertures to achieve the true peak of the aperture tempering realm was a huge question. however, at this moment, tao shiye had no other choice. techniques like the blood ignition technique were also in his repertoire, but they didn¡¯t provide much power. the only option left was to shatter his apertures. if he didn¡¯t shatter his apertures, he might die from this sword! outside the dense forest. tong wenxuan was about to rush to the location where tao shiye¡¯s aura was coming from when suddenly, a figure blocked his path. tong wenxuan frowned because the person in front of him had no aura at all.. Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Do You Believe This?(2) chapter 417: do you believe this?(2) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ¡°there¡¯s a battle going on inside. your sudden entrance could lead to accidental injury,¡± chen fei looked at tong wenxuan with a hint of a smile on his face. ¡°you must be joking! my closest friends are in there. are you suggesting that i can¡¯t enter?¡± tong wenxuan sneered and was about to draw his sword to deal with the person in front of him. suddenly, two powerful auras emanated from the dense forest, followed by a tremendous collision. even though they were over a mile apart, the shockwaves of the battle still reached them. the ground trembled violently, as if a dragon was rolling beneath it, a terrifying sight. tong wenxuan¡¯s expression changed slightly. this level of power and impact, even in the normal state, was beyond what tao shiye could achieve. in other words, tao shiye must have been pushed to the brink of destruction? what kind of dire situation could make the proud tao shiye choose to destroy his own acupoints to save his life? tong wenxuan looked at the person in front of him, and his hand holding the sword hesitated for a moment. in the dense forest, chen fei took a few steps back, channeling his strength into the ground. this was the first time chen fei had retreated during this battle, mainly because tao shiye¡¯s sword was incredibly powerful. fortunately, chen fei¡¯s strength would only grow stronger at this moment. in his blood ignition state, his power had reached an unprecedented level. moreover, with the support of the suppressing dragon elephant technique, he had not suffered any injuries from tao shiye¡¯s attack, despite taking a few steps back. on the other hand, tao shiye¡¯s face was as pale as paper, and both his energy and spirit had dropped to the lowest point. without even glancing at chen fei, tao shiye kicked off and rushed out of the dense forest. right now, his only chance of survival was to find tong wenxuan. just now, i heard the sound, and tong wenxuan was clearly nearby. why hasn¡¯t he arrived yet? chen fei stepped back with his right foot, and in a flash of lightning, he appeared in front of tao shiye, his sword aimed at tao shiye¡¯s neck. since they had chosen to be enemies, chen fei had no intention of sparing him. they were already mortal enemies, and in such a situation, only one of them could truly fall for it to end. ¡°don¡¯t kill me!¡± *bang!* chen fei¡¯s sword struck tao shiye¡¯s spiritual sword. tao shiye¡¯s arms made a sound as if they were under unbearable pressure. the next moment, blood splattered, and the high-grade spiritual sword flew off at an angle, embedding itself into the ground, emitting a ringing sound. tao shiye was sent flying by the tremendous force, rolling over dozens of times on the ground before coming to a stop, looking disheveled. ¡°kill me, and heavenly sun mansion will never let you go. you won¡¯t escape death in the end!¡± tao shiye struggled to lift his head and shouted loudly as he saw the shoe sole in front of him. ¡°if i spare you, will our grievances come to an end?¡± ¡°yes, we have no more grievances!¡± tao shiye nodded vigorously. ¡°you don¡¯t even believe that yourself, do you?¡± chen fei said softly. tao shiye was about to reply when he suddenly felt a lightness in his head. he tried to speak but found himself unable to. realizing a possible outcome, fear filled tao shiye¡¯s eyes. there was still a better future ahead of him, so how did it come to this? chen fei stood in front of tao shiye, and under the ritualistic technique of slaughtering spirits, spiritual essence flowed into the qianyuan sword. suddenly, chen fei¡¯s figure violently retreated, and a blood imprint rushed out of tao shiye¡¯s body, heading straight for chen fei. god slayer, god slayer, god slayer! the qianyuan sword, infused with the godslayer sword, struck towards the blood imprint one after another. chen fei had taken the time to research these vengeful blood imprints and came to the conclusion that they were created through a unique mental technique. therefore, to break them, using a similar mental technique was the most effective approach. however, the person who created the blood imprints had naturally considered this, so if you simply attacked with mental techniques, the blood imprints might indeed disperse, but they would directly adhere to your own mental techniques. mental techniques were connected to one¡¯s own consciousness, and once they stuck to a mental technique, your consciousness would inevitably be tainted by a bit of the blood imprint. and once it was tainted, clearing it became extremely difficult, requiring a significant amount of time and effort to remove. but chen fei¡¯s godslayer sword was a shadow formed by mental projection, a sword that sliced shadows with the power of consciousness. it was just an illusion and couldn¡¯t connect to chen fei¡¯s own consciousness. five consecutive strikes of the godslayer sword shattered the blood imprints in mid-air. however, the blood imprints didn¡¯t disappear immediately. instead, they transformed into a column of blood-red light shooting into the sky. the blood light wasn¡¯t intense, and its aura wasn¡¯t strong, but it was highly conspicuous. this blood light was signaling to the people of heavenly sun mansion in the vicinity that someone had been killed at this location. the change in the blood imprints took chen fei by surprise. at this point, shattering the blood light wouldn¡¯t be of any use. people from heavenly sun mansion within several tens of miles around would likely have sensed the situation here. chen fei waved his hand, and a sword energy swept across, reducing tao shiye to ashes. chen fei retrieved the high-grade spiritual sword from a distance, along with several pieces of elemental stones and elixirs. using the godslayer sword, he completely erased his own aura from the scene. as a precaution, chen fei even used his sword return eye to backtrack, and then continued to use the godslayer sword to eliminate any traces of his aura. this was a thorough removal of the aura from this location. with everything done, even if others had the same technique, they wouldn¡¯t be able to determine chen fei¡¯s true aura. after completing these actions, chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he ran towards the distance. he couldn¡¯t afford to stay any longer; heavenly sun mansion¡¯s experts would be arriving soon. outside the dense forest, tong wenxuan was still hesitating when suddenly, he saw the blood ¨C red light shooting into the sky from the dense forest. tong wenxuan was left dumbfounded. tao shiye had ruptured his own acupoints, and yet he had been killed within moments? not a trace of the blood imprint had even adhered to the enemy; it had only left behind this blood light. what kind of terrifying opponent had tao shiye provoked? a peak-level aperture tempering realm cultivator? tao shiye shouldn¡¯t be so foolish. challenging a peak-level aperture tempering realm cultivator at the advance aperture tempering realm stage would be a surefire way to his own demise. but if the opponent was also at the advance aperture tempering realm stage, how could they cleanly kill tao shiye like this? tao shiye¡¯s strength was considerably higher than his own. thinking about this, tong wenxuan, for some reason, felt a sense of relief that he hadn¡¯t rushed in. chen fei¡¯s clone glanced at tong wenxuan and then dissipated into the air. from the beginning to the end, the clone had not revealed a trace of its aura, so there was no need to worry about leaving behind any flaws. in less than half a moment, several figures appeared in the dense forest. all of them were aperture tempering realm cultivators from heavenly sun mansion. seeing the signs of battle around, everyone fell silent. ¡°that¡¯s senior tao¡¯s aura!¡± someone whispered softly, the aura contained in the blood light was quite obvious. ¡°the aura of the person who killed senior tao can¡¯t be found!¡± ¡°thief! you think you can escape after killing members of our heavenly sun mansion?¡± ¡°the news has been sent back to the mansion. more people will be coming soon.¡± a sound of breaking through the air echoed, and a powerful aura descended from the sky; it was ning pusheng, the peak-level aperture tempering realm cultivator. at this moment, ning pusheng¡¯s face remained expressionless, but everyone could see the anger in his eyes. tao shiye had the potential to grow into a peak-level aperture tempering realm cultivator, and now he had been killed here. this loss was devastating even for heavenly sun mansion. hum!* in ning pusheng¡¯s sea of consciousness, his mental power surged, and his sword intent spread throughout the surroundings, causing the ground to be forcibly dug up to three feet deep. ning pusheng was determined to find the aura of the person who had killed tao shiye. without an aura, there was no way to track them. but no matter how he stimulated his sword intent, he still couldn¡¯t find any trace of the killer. it was as if this person didn¡¯t exist. the radiance in ning pusheng¡¯s eyes grew stronger, and those around him felt the pressure and involuntarily stepped back. after a while, ning pusheng withdrew his sword intent, but he still couldn¡¯t find the aura. even though ning pusheng had refined his sword intent and made it as subtle as possible, there was still no clue. ¡°go to the mansion and fetch the sky-searching mirror!¡± ning pusheng said in a deep voice. ¡°yes!¡± someone replied with a bow and hurried towards the direction of heavenly sun mansion. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only half an hour later, a mirror appeared in ning pusheng¡¯s hand. the sky-searching mirror could detect even the faintest and most subtle auras. it was typically used to search for auras with a time span of more than an hour. using the sky-searching mirror for an event that had just occurred was unheard of. ning pusheng was eager to see how the other party would conceal their aura now! Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: Dumbfounded chapter 418: dumbfounded translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation ning pusheng manipulated the sky-searching mirror, and a hazy beam of light emanated, enveloping everything within a radius of several dozen meters. several other individuals from the heavenly sun mansion standing nearby felt discomfort as the light from the mirror fell on them. they furrowed their brows and eventually avoided the light. under this light, it seemed as if people were stripped bare, with no secrets left, and even their innermost thoughts were exposed. ning pusheng connected his consciousness with the sky-searching mirror, perceiving every inch of this place¡¯s fluctuations. the sky-searching mirror was a top-grade spiritual tool. even with the heavenly sun mansion¡¯s heritage, top-grade spiritual tools were rare, to the point of being extremely scarce. among them, most were weapons, and functional top-grade spiritual tools like the sky-searching mirror were incredibly rare, like a solitary sprout. it wasn¡¯t that the heavenly sun mansion couldn¡¯t afford top-grade spiritual tools; it was just that there were hardly any transactions involving top-grade spiritual tools. unlike high-grade spiritual tools, which were occasionally traded, even in places like the imperial city, records of top-grade spiritual tools being bought and sold were few and far between. most of the top-grade spiritual tools within the heavenly sun mansion were crafted at a great expense and nurtured for countless years before they gradually took shape. of course, there were also top-grade spiritual tools obtained after destroying other sects, like this sky-searching mirror. this mirror could examine even the tiniest details, and the heavenly sun mansion had used it for many years, almost never failing in its endeavors. only when it involved combined aperture tempering realm would they encounter obstacles. the one who intended to kill tao shiye was most likely not in the combined aperture tempering realm, and might not even have reached the peak aperture tempering realm. that¡¯s why ning pusheng was so confident in relying on the sky-searching mirror to locate the person. however, as time passed, there was still no sign under the sky-searching mirror. ning pusheng¡¯s expression changed slightly, and the others from the heavenly sun mansion beside him exchanged puzzled glances. the sky-searching mirror was here, and it had been less than an hour since they started searching, yet they still couldn¡¯t detect the person¡¯s presence. this seemed rather exaggerated. ¡°reveal!¡± ning pusheng shouted loudly, and his consciousness surged into the sky-searching mirror. with this power, the light on the mirror¡¯s surface instantly intensified, making it difficult for anyone to keep their eyes open. ning pusheng had already pushed the power of the sky-searching mirror to its limit. if they still couldn¡¯t find any trace with this level of effort, then it might be impossible to find the person. at that point, even if ning pusheng felt unwilling, he would have to accept the outcome. ¡°hum!¡± under the pillar-like light from the mirror, a faint ripple suddenly flashed through the air. the others watching couldn¡¯t help but brighten their eyes. the net of heaven is wide and meshes finely; no matter how well you erase your traces, eventually, you¡¯ll reveal your tracks. thinking about this, the people from the heavenly sun mansion couldn¡¯t help but smile. it had always been the case that when they wanted to kill someone, no one could trace it back to them. when someone from the heavenly sun mansion was killed, they were powerless to do anything. it seemed that this pattern wouldn¡¯t change. ning pusheng¡¯s lips curled slightly as the sky-searching mirror¡¯s light shifted and captured the faint trace of breath, presenting it before ning pusheng. ning pusheng had genuinely thought that they might not find any leads. the faintness of this breath was to such an extent that, without the sky-searching mirror, even ning pusheng himself might not have been able to detect it. how faint was this breath? it was probably several times weaker than that left behind by a single ant! ¡°go!¡± ning pusheng formed hand seals, and the sky-searching mirror rotated, pointing in the direction to the right rear. ning pusheng was slightly taken aback. although this direction didn¡¯t point directly to the imperial city, it wasn¡¯t too far from its location. had this person intentionally returned to the imperial city area, trying to hide in plain sight? killing someone from the heavenly sun mansion and then hiding right under their noses ¨C not many people would have the audacity for such a thing. this person must have believed that the heavenly sun mansion wouldn¡¯t be able to catch them. ning pusheng sneered and, with a swift movement, followed the guidance of the sky-searching mirror and charged in that direction. in reality, with the sky-searching mirror in hand, he could have directly searched for tao shiye¡¯s aura since tao shiye¡¯s high-grade spiritual sword had disappeared and was undoubtedly in the possession of the culprit. however, just now, even under the sky-searching mirror, he couldn¡¯t detect tao shiye¡¯s aura, indicating that it had been completely concealed. this forced ning pusheng to shift his focus. fortunately, the current outcome was favorable. once ning pusheng caught up to the person, he wouldn¡¯t kill them immediately. bringing them back to the heavenly sun mansion, they had plenty of ways to make that person experience what true suffering was! ning pusheng¡¯s figure darted forward, with the others from the heavenly sun mansion trailing far behind, ready to prevent any unexpected incidents. twenty li away, sheng renyuan lay motionless on the ground, and standing beside him was an aperture tempering realm cultivator from the heavenly sun mansion, ni peisheng. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only sheng renyuan¡¯s eyes were filled with despair. his cultivation had been sealed, and the heavenly sun mansion¡¯s people had already arrived. now it seemed there was no way out. what sheng renyuan hoped for now was to encounter chen fei in the heavenly sun mansion¡¯s dungeon. only if both of them were captured, suffered together, and faced an uncertain future could sheng renyuan find some psychological balance. in his heart, sheng renyuan cursed chen fei continuously. suddenly, he felt a weight on his chest, and an immense aura descended from the heavens. what made it more critical was that this aura was firmly locked onto him. ¡°senior brother ning?¡± ni peisheng was somewhat surprised to see ning pusheng¡¯s sudden arrival. ni peisheng knew about the unexpected situation with tao shiye, and he knew that ning pusheng had gone to deal with it. however, why had ning pusheng suddenly come here now? his expression also appeared extremely grim.. Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: Dumbfounded (2) chapter 419: dumbfounded (2) translator: dragon boat translation | editor: dragon boat translation sheng renyuan struggled to lift his head and, upon seeing ning pusheng, appeared somewhat confused. he didn¡¯t understand why ning pusheng was glaring at him so fiercely. as for ning pusheng, sheng renyuan certainly knew him well. he was the top expert in the combined aperture tempering realm of heavenly sun mansion, and near imperial city, he was a household name. sheng renyuan had seen him from a distance a few times in imperial city. but now, why was ning pusheng looking at him like this? he was the one who had been inexplicably captured by heavenly sun mansion. even in that situation, he hadn¡¯t shown such an expression. why did ning pusheng seem so intent on tearing him apart? ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± sheng renyuan asked. the aura sensed by the sky-searching mirror pointed directly at the person on the ground. but even with a little thought, ning pusheng knew it was impossible for this person, with only mid-stage combined aperture tempering realm cultivation, to kill tao shiye. if tao shiye had been killed by someone at the mid-stage aperture tempering realm, ning pusheng thought tao shiye had better died sooner to save heavenly sun mansion from embarrassment. but why did this person¡¯s aura appear in the dense forest? ¡°reporting to senior brother ning, this person was captured by senior brother tao earlier. later, senior brother tao went to pursue another individual and left this person here,¡± ni peisheng explained. he had doubts in his heart, but he reported the situation truthfully. ni peisheng could tell that ning pusheng¡¯s mood at this moment was quite terrible. ¡°have you seen the person senior brother tao was pursuing?¡± ning pusheng lowered his head to look at sheng renyuan. ¡°i have, i have,¡± sheng renyuan quickly nodded. ¡°what¡¯s their cultivation level?¡± -same as mine, mid-stage aperture tempering realm,¡± sheng renyuan replied without hesitation. ¡°mid-stage aperture tempering realm?¡± suddenly, ning pusheng stepped on sheng renyuan¡¯s calf, and sheng renyuan¡¯s calf, as if made of tofu, had no resistance at all, snapping at the slightest pressure. sheng renyuan screamed loudly in pain. he didn¡¯t know if ning pusheng had used some other power, but the excruciating pain of broken bones, while not common for martial artists, was something most could endure. however, at this moment, sheng renyuan felt as if he had been subjected to severe torture, far more agonizing than a simple bone fracture, echoing relentlessly throughout his body, causing him to roll on the ground uncontrollably. sheng renyuan couldn¡¯t understand why ning pusheng would treat him this way when he had answered ning pusheng¡¯s questions without hesitation. sheng renyuan couldn¡¯t comprehend it! ¡°do you want to say that an advanced aperture tempering realm cultivator of the heavenly sun mansion was killed by someone at the mid aperture tempering realm?¡± ning pusheng berated. however, after reprimanding sheng renyuan, ning pusheng slowly closed his eyes and let out a sigh. the kick he had just delivered had been influenced by personal emotions because ning pusheng realized that he had been played by that person. at this point, whether or not sheng renyuan had seen that person was irrelevant. the sky-searching mirror couldn¡¯t collect any traces of the person¡¯s aura, making it impossible for ning pusheng to track them with it. as for gathering the person¡¯s aura from sheng renyuan, such traces would have been disrupted when interacting with others. only in places of intense combat, where individuals exerted their full strength, could an aura linger long enough to be detected significantly. in other situations, it was practically impossible. the sky-searching mirror was indeed a top-grade spiritual tool, but it had its limitations, and it couldn¡¯t perform miracles. ¡°useless brat, useless brat!¡± ning pusheng roared softly, then kicked sheng renyuan¡¯s head. sheng renyuan didn¡¯t die but was knocked unconscious by ning pusheng. however, his skull had visibly caved in. while ning pusheng had held back to some extent, he hadn¡¯t been gentle. several hundred li away, chen fei stood atop a hill and glanced back in the direction of imperial city. normally, the people from the heavenly sun mansion would not be able to track chen fei. after all, under the influence of his sword return eye technique, even past auras were severed by chen fei. this was precisely why chen fei had deliberately cultivated the sword return eye technique. it was a mystical art that involved some principles of causality and proved to be quite remarkable. with the mindset of being prepared for any situation, chen fei had mastered the technique to perfection, and today it had truly come in handy. as for leaving sheng renyuan¡¯s aura in the dense forest, it was entirely unintentional. when chen fei used the sword return eye technique, he discovered a faint trace of sheng renyuan¡¯s aura lingering on the qjanyuan sword. at that time, when sheng renyuan had desperately resisted chen fei¡¯s attacks, the residual aura had been somewhat pronounced. however, in the subsequent use of the qjanyuan sword, that trace of aura had already dissipated. yet, during the process of backtracking with the sword return eye technique, a faint trace had reemerged. to be honest, this trace was incredibly faint, almost negligible, and could be equated to practically nothing. chen fei had casually left it in the dense forest in case the people from the heavenly sun mansion could actually trace the aura, which could serve as a diversion. as for whether sheng renyuan had seen chen fei and if that would become a vulnerability¡­ remembering a person¡¯s aura was entirely a subjective perception, and it couldn¡¯t be extracted as a real aura, unlike one¡¯s appearance. the dynasty was so vast that there would be no starting point for such a search. as for appearance, chen fei had disguised himself at the time. the distance between imperial city and immortal cloud city was nearly ten thousand li, and that was the straight-line distance. just thinking about it made it clear how low the probability of being found was. as long as he wasn¡¯t actively pursued and discovered immediately, it was highly unlikely that he would be found later. chen fei glanced at the qjanyuan sword in his hand. the spiritual essence he obtained from slaying tao shiye had almost overflowed into the sword¡¯s body. already in a transformative state, this transformation had now accelerated, and once it became a high-grade spiritual weapon, the quality of the qjanyuan sword would greatly improve. this was a case of having an insufficient foundation and making up for it with spiritual essence, forcibly elevating the qianyuan sword. thinking about the high-grade spiritual sword inside the spatial grid, chen fei couldn¡¯t help but feel a strange sensation. he couldn¡¯t understand why tao shiye had come after him. the cause and process of the incident were truly baffling. within the heavenly sun mansion, they must have been doing something, and chen fei and sheng renyuan both fit some specific criteria. chen fei shookhis head, deciding not to dwell on it any longer because it didn¡¯t serve much purpose. chen fei couldn¡¯t currently storm the heavenly sun mansion directly, so he had to remember this incident and deal with it later. with a burst of electric energy, chen fei released all his speed and rushed toward the distance. several hours later, chen fei arrived in lingshui city, the city where he had originally settled ruan¡¯s family. however, compared to when chen fei had first arrived, lingshui city now seemed a bit deserted, with hardly any people to be seen on the streets. although it wasn¡¯t completely deserted, many people had indeed moved away from lingshui city after the strange and terrifying incident that had occurred last time. those with abilities and skills had all left lingshui city, aiming to put as much distance between themselves and shangwu city as possible. they were afraid that one day they would wake up to find the strangeness of shangwu city running rampant within the city. chen fei arrived at the courtyard where ruan¡¯s family had lived. he found that it was also vacant. entering the courtyard, after a moment, chen fei stood in front of a hidden compartment, next to which there were torn pieces of paper. chen fei picked them up and realized that they were a message left for him by ruan qjaojun. however, someone had beaten chen fei to it and had already found the hidden compartment. after a moment, chen fei¡¯s gaze moved away from the sealed envelope. the ruan family had moved to the more distant beimo city, and the letter expressed ruan qjaojun¡¯s hope that if chen fei ever had the chance, he could visit them in beimo city. chen fei smiled faintly and decided not to head to beimo city this time. he planned to visit beimo city the next time he came out. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared in lingshui city. instead of heading in the direction of immortal cloud city, chen fei went in another direction. when chen fei had first visited the ruan family, ruan qjaojun had given him a map to the location where her father had obtained the gold sky stone. chen fei had never been there in all these years. this time, one of chen fei¡¯s destinations was this place. with chen fei¡¯s current strength, most places posed no danger to him. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only half an hour later, chen fei stood on a rocky hill. in front of him, there were two figures being surrounded and attacked by a group of spider-like demonic beasts. one of the people, chen fei recognized as yu shijia from the yu family. he had challenged chen fei to a duel in immortal cloud city, but chen fei had politely declined. the other person was also from the yu family, and she appeared elegant and graceful. she was yu shijia¡¯s older sister, yu yuqi. both of them were at the mid aperture tempering realm in terms of cultivation, but the current situation looked precarious.. Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: Sob chapter 420: sob translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei did not rush to rescue anyone. yu shijin, the brother and sister, are in a somewhat precarious situation now, but it¡¯s not a matter of life and death. even if it were a matter of life and death, chen fei knew that they must have some means of self-preservation at their disposal. the yu family, as a familial power, doesn¡¯t possess as many overall resources as the immortal cloud sword sect, and they might even have fewer resources. while their overall resources are limited, the members of the yu family¡¯s main lineage are few in number. when you divide those resources among them, each person ends up with a substantial share. yu shijin and the others dared to come out and travel, so they must have some treasure to ensure their safety. chen fei didn¡¯t need to worry about their well-being. his clone quietly separated from chen fei and entered the spider cave. these spiders were extremely sensitive to the presence and movements of outsiders. fortunately, chen fei¡¯s clone didn¡¯t emit either of those cues. at this moment, the attention of these spiders was focused on yu shijin and the others, allowing chen fei¡¯s clone to smoothly penetrate the cave. it was dark and damp inside, and occasionally, chen fei saw many small spiders biting and fighting each other. additionally, he observed many spider eggs in the process of hatching. each spider egg was trembling slightly, and thick mucus covered the surroundings. upon closer inspection, it seemed that there was a subtle movement within the egg sacs. chen fei remained unfazed but couldn¡¯t help but wonder why this place could support the proliferation of so many spider demons. the spiders that had surrounded yu shijin earlier included quite a few second-tier ones; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to trap two cultivators at the early stage of aperture tempering realm so effectively. chen fei continued to delve deeper and finally arrived in a gigantic cavern. it seemed like the interior of a mountain, hollowed out, rather than a natural formation. upon reaching this place, chen fei distinctly sensed the richness of the world¡¯s aura. a spider queen, resembling a small mountain, was currently crawling in the center. it was at the mid-stage of the second tier, roughly equivalent to the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm in human terms. however, a typical cultivator at the mid-stage of aperture tempering realm, unless their techniques are exceptional, might not fare well against a spider queen of this size. they might even find themselves trapped. chen fei¡¯s gaze shifted to the area beneath the spider queen. the fluctuations of the world¡¯s aura in the entire cavern originated from this point. he activated his star gazing art, and a faint light emanated from his eyes, revealing everything beneath the spider queen in his sight. ¡°elemental stone mine?¡± chen fei appeared somewhat surprised, and this discovery partially explained his earlier confusion about how so many spiders could thrive in this place. if this was indeed an elemental stone mine, then the presence of so many spider demons wasn¡¯t that unusual. the light in chen fei¡¯s eyes grew brighter as he continued to examine the area under the spider queen. whether it was due to his relatively intense investigation or other factors, the spider queen, which had been pretending to sleep, trembled slightly as if awakening. chen fei paid no mind to it and continued his observation for a while. the light in his eyes gradually dimmed. the initial excitement of discovering the elemental stone mine had faded from chen fei¡¯s face. it wasn¡¯t that he had made a mistake in his judgment; indeed, beneath the spider queen was an elemental stone mine. however, this elemental stone mine was exceptionally small, just a tiny vein. over the years, as it had been absorbed and consumed by these spiders, the elemental stone mine had already dwindled significantly. according to chen fei¡¯s estimation, even if he were to claim this elemental stone mine, he would only obtain a dozen or so elemental stones from it. a dozen elemental stones might seem like a decent amount. in terms of silver, it would be worth tens of thousands. that sounded quite impressive. however, for chen fei in his current situation, a dozen elemental stones didn¡¯t elicit much of an emotional response. after slaying tao shiye and obtaining the high-grade spiritual sword, he hadn¡¯t yet decided how to handle it. if he could sell it successfully, it would bring in an income of two thousand elemental stones. therefore, a dozen elemental stones didn¡¯t generate much excitement for chen fei. if yu shijin and the others weren¡¯t outside, chen fei might have taken a more detailed approach, charging in, kicking the spider queen away, and then digging out the elemental stones. but now, he wasn¡¯t particularly interested. chen fei glanced around and in a corner, surprisingly found a low-grade spiritual blade. it seemed that some cultivator at the aperture tempering realm stage had fallen prey to these spider demons, and the spiritual essence on this low-grade spiritual blade had dissipated, leaving it a rusty and damaged item. without any further discoveries, it was evident that this place had become a den of spider demons due to the presence of an elemental stone mine. in the past, ruan qiaojun¡¯s father had been lucky enough to discover gold sky stone here and escape unscathed. with slightly worse luck, a cultivator at the body tempering realm would have met a gruesome end here. even a cultivator at the early stage of aperture tempering realm, if slightly slower in reacting, could have been surrounded and killed, much like the owner of that low-grade spiritual blade. chen fei shook his head and dispersed his form, vanishing from the cavern. the spider queen opened her eyes, scanned her surroundings, found nothing unusual, and then closed her eyes slowly. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only outside the cave. chen fei¡¯s main body glanced at yu shijin and the others who were still struggling, his figure flickered, and he disappeared from the spot. not long after chen fei had distanced himself by several miles, he heard a tremendous explosion from behind, accompanied by the faint but sharp cries of the dying spiders. evidently, yu shijin and the siblings had realized the hopelessness of their situation and used their life-saving treasures. continuing to penetrate deeper into the cave was out of the question, but they would undoubtedly escape without any issues. this was the advantage of their foundation. for other cultivators at the early stage of aperture tempering realm, facing the same predicament would almost certainly mean certain death. blood ignition techniques or shattering their apertures, these suicidal methods would be of no use.. Chapter 421 - Chapter 421: Sob (2) chapter 421: sob (2) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation chen fei rushed towards apricot fen city at an incredible speed. however, just as he was about to approach apricot fen city, chen fei turned onto another road. this breakthrough to the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm was primarily to resolve the matter of the sword return tower. after dealing with the sword return tower, chen fei also wanted to address several other outstanding issues. one of them was mi village, and the other was the peculiar situation in pinyin county. when chen fei had just broken through to the early stage of the aperture tempering realm, with his strength at the time, he couldn¡¯t directly handle these two places alone. if he forced it, he would undoubtedly end up getting himself in trouble. even in the mid-stage of the aperture tempering realm, chen pel¡¯s confidence was limited. only now, in the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm, did chen fei truly feel confident. if he couldn¡¯t resolve these two places even in the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm, the next time chen fei came back, he wouldn¡¯t be in the peak aperture tempering realm but would directly use the power of the combined aperture tempering realm to forcefully push through. in the dense forest, chen fei stood on the treetop. the treetop swayed with the wind, and chen fei seemed weightless, gently swaying along with the treetop. chen fei looked at a valley ahead, his brow slightly furrowed. initially, mi village was down below, but at this moment, the valley below was truly just a valley, and the mi village hidden in the mist had disappeared. chen fei lightly tapped the treetop with his right foot, like a roc spreading its wings, drawing a huge arc and landing in the valley. the cold and eerie aura from before had long disappeared. chen fei glanced around, but there were no traces of the evil that had existed here before. after a moment of contemplation, chen fei raised his right hand, forming a sword gesture, and swiped it across his forehead. sword return eye! within chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, his mental power surged as the sword return eye began to backtrack the aura in this place. the sword return eye¡¯s ability to backtrack depends entirely on how much mental power the user possesses to sustain it. at this moment, in chen fei¡¯s eyes, the entire valley¡¯s aura was violently rolling, not forward, but rapidly rolling back into the past. this sensation was quite extraordinary, as if looking back in time, even giving a strange feeling of time reversal. however, after a moment, chen fei stopped. half of his mental power had been consumed, but he hadn¡¯t seen anything. clearly, the time when mi village disappeared was much earlier than chen fei had estimated, far beyond the range that chen fei could currently trace. chen fei looked around, and the resources within mi village weren¡¯t essential for him at this point. however, he had been driven out of mi village by the village chief originally. chen fei had wanted, this time, no matter what, to greet each of the mi village residents and have a proper conversation with them, standing up for the last one. but mi village didn¡¯t give him that opportunity. he¡¯d just wanted to say hello, why was it so difficult! chen fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from the spot. a gentle breeze blew into the valley, lifting the dust from the ground. the swirling dust gradually formed a vortex. the howling of the wind, upon closer listening, sounded like a mournful cry. in less than a moment, chen fei saw the city wall of pinyin county in the distance. whether mi village had left on its own or had been destroyed was unknown to chen fei. he had also wondered whether the target of pinyin county, being so significant, had fled and hidden in some undisclosed place. now, it seemed that the evil of pinyin county had not done so; it remained here. from a distance, pinyin county appeared inconspicuous to the average person ¡ªa typical small county with even the city wall showing signs of wear and tear. but in chen fei¡¯s eyes, pinyin county was shrouded in a chilling force. compared to the last time he had seen it, the eerie power of pinyin county had grown significantly. this kind of power could be resisted by most advanced stage aperture tempering realm practitioners, but to completely suppress it was quite challenging. it would require a top-quality spiritual weapon to have even a slight chance. and it was only a slight chance. after all, this evil used pinyin county as its base, and if a comprehensive suppression couldn¡¯t be achieved, it could continuously draw power to resist. even though advanced stage aperture tempering realm practitioners had abundant elemental energy, they couldn¡¯t withstand this kind of prolonged consumption. in the end, they might have no choice but to retreat. a faint cold star drifted from chen fei¡¯s hand. this cold star shared the same origin as the eerie power of pinyin county, and it was the mark placed on chen fei years ago. chen fei could have erased this mark long ago, but he had kept it, intending to return it to this evil one day. in life and in actions, there should always be a proper beginning and an end! a finely crafted iron longbow appeared in chen fei¡¯s hand, not only in his hand but also several more on the ground. chen fei had never considered entering pinyin county personally to confront the evil; that was the evil¡¯s home turf. he now had long-range attack capabilities, so he intended to stand at a distance and directly destroy the eerie presence in pinyin county. ¡°sizzle!¡± the electromagnetic sound began to resonate, and chen fei¡¯s aura gradually surged. after obtaining the sword return tower¡¯s technique, chen fei had absorbed the mysteries of returning the sword, making the charging speed of the electromagnetic cannon much faster than before. moreover, chen fei was confident that he could release a more powerful shot than he had in the sword return tower. the reason was the water-jade sword, a martial art that was both extremely hard and extremely soft. it acted as a buffer for all the forces in the electromagnetic cannon, making it more stable and increasing the upper limit of its power. the previously motionless pinyin county suddenly trembled slightly. the tightly closed city gates cracked open horizontally, revealing two huge crimson eyeballs. at this moment, these two eyeballs stared directly at chen fei, and their gazes collided with his. a surging force rushed towards chen fei, surprising him. even at such a distance, could pinyin county¡¯s eerie presence actually launch an attack? ¡°snap!¡± a sound like wood being burned crackled, and chen fei turned to look, puzzled. the firelight was dim, and the walls on all sides were in ruins. a damaged idol stood in front, and now, with the flickering of the firelight, the walls seemed to be dancing eerily. chen fei lowered his head, but there was no bow and arrow in his hand. he was actually holding a rabbit, roasting it over a bonfire. the menials from the clinic chatted idly, their eyes fixed on the rabbit in chen fei¡¯s hand, secretly salivating. the clinic¡¯s food didn¡¯t include meat, and if they wanted to eat meat, they had to buy it themselves. but with the wages of the menials, they couldn¡¯t afford meat even once a month. ¡°knock, knock, knock!¡± a knocking sound rang out, and one of the menials went to open the door. the cold wind blew in, and chen fei subconsciously glanced outside. ¡°great, there¡¯s rabbit meat! i was so hungry.¡± qi chun rejoiced upon seeing the roasted rabbit. ¡°just you? i thought the others were with you,¡± the menial who opened the door said, looking outside in surprise. ¡°i don¡¯t know,¡± qi chun shook his head, sat down, and gazed at the nearly cooked rabbit. ¡°sizzle!¡± the firewood still had some moisture, causing a faint crackling sound. it seemed a bit too quiet, so qi chun spoke up, saying, ¡°guess what happened to me today? once you hear it, you¡¯ll be amazed!¡± ¡°what happened? tell us,¡± the other menials were intrigued. ¡°sizzle!¡± read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only the sound of a blade slicing through the air resonated as chen fei cut open the rabbit in his hand. it wasn¡¯t fully cooked, and blood filled the inside. chen fei casually tossed the rabbit into the bonfire and stood up. the surrounding menials all stared at chen fei, unsure why he suddenly acted this way. ¡°this scene has almost disappeared from my memory, but i didn¡¯t expect you to bring it back!¡± chen fei¡¯s blade flashed, and just like in the past, qi chun¡¯s head fell to the ground. however, this time, chen fei didn¡¯t run away but looked at the other menials inside the ruined temple. the menials around, witnessing chen fei¡¯s sudden act of violence, were in a panic. they shouted and rushed out of the temple¡¯s main gate. in the blink of an eye, only chen fei remained in the ruined temple, along with qi chun¡¯s lifeless body on the ground. chen fei glanced around and suddenly his firewood knife flashed, impaling the shadow on the wall that had been moving continuously.. Chapter 422 - Chapter 422: Overlooking chapter 422: overlooking translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the shadows on the wall trembled slightly, and there was a faint roar in chen fei¡¯s ears. chen fei glanced at the door, where the moonlight was bright, and he could still see the attendants of the clinic running around in the distance. retracting his gaze, chen fei slowly walked up to the wall, drew his firewood knife, and then inserted his hands directly into the gap left by the knife. ¡°chen fei¡­ chen fei¡­ have you seen my head? where did my head go?¡± qi chun¡¯s voice suddenly sounded behind chen fei, and a chilling breath brushed against him, as if qi chun had already pressed himself against chen fei¡¯s back. ¡°it¡¯s on the ground, look for it yourself!¡± ignoring the evil on his back, chen fei spoke as if he were talking to an ordinary person. ¡°but i can¡¯t see it. you chopped me, can you help me find it, hehe¡­¡± qi chun¡¯s voice began to grow sinister, as if it were coming from the depths of the underworld. ¡°get lost!¡± a roar erupted from chen fei¡¯s mouth, and a powerful force emanated from him, making qi chun¡¯s voice disappear instantly. chen fei looked at the wall in front of him, and it seemed as if the sound of dragons and elephants clashing resounded within his body. his arms began to exert force, and the wall started to tear open a gap. what should have been ordinary soil and bricks, at this moment, seemed to possess a vitality, desperately resisting chen fei¡¯s strength, not allowing him to tear it apart. ¡°open!¡± with a slight sinking of his body, chen fei let out a low shout, and a tremendous force burst from his arms. in an instant, the entire wall was forcibly torn open by chen fei, creating a huge gap. behind the gap, a black mist surged, chilling and eerie. just one glance at it instinctively made people want to avoid it, not even wanting to make prolonged eye contact with it. however, chen fei had no hesitation. he stepped forward with his right foot, entering the black mist. ¡°third brother!¡± a voice filled with pain echoed, and ling hanjun looked incredulously at the figure lying on the ground, covered in blood. chen fei opened his eyes and glanced around. this time, he had returned to pingyin county. chen fei looked at jian liang on the ground and ling hanjun not far away. they were all familiar faces. they had been some of chen fei¡¯s few enemies back in pingyin county. in reality, jian liang¡¯s remains were nowhere to be found, and as for ling hanjun, although he had managed to avoid the evil in pingyin county, he ultimately perished in a cave. ¡°i¡¯ll kill you!¡± ling hanjun went berserk, wielding a large knife and charging at chen fei. several other bandits also rushed towards chen fei, ready to support ling hanjun. ¡°smack!¡± watching ling hanjun charging at him, chen fei slapped him to the ground. the other bandits froze in their tracks, not knowing whether to advance or retreat. chen fei didn¡¯t bother with these bandits. he moved quickly, standing on the roof of a building, overlooking the entire pingyin county. from the ruined temple to here, chen fei had roughly figured out the nature of this bizarre attack. if chen fei¡¯s current cultivation wasn¡¯t at the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm, and if his mental state wasn¡¯t protected by various techniques, then from the moment he was dragged into the ruined temple, his mind would have likely been ensnared. if his mind had truly been ensnared, chen fei guessed he might have felt like he was the same novice warrior who had just entered the skin tempering realm all those years ago. ah, the skin tempering realm, where one can be manipulated at will, yet remains unaware, leading to an inescapable situation. it¡¯s like getting gradually submerged in a swamp, suffocating to death in the end. most practitioners in the aperture tempering realm would likely meet this fate when faced with the evil of pingyin county. however, ever since chen fei was pulled into the ruined temple, his mental state had remained extremely clear. therefore, both the ruined temple and the current scene posed no threat to him. in fact, chen fei could easily leave this illusion and return to reality whenever he wanted. it¡¯s much easier when you are aware that you¡¯re dreaming and want to wake up, compared to those trapped in a nightmare. but chen fei didn¡¯t want to leave like this. this illusion was built on evil, and part of that evil¡¯s origin must be here. if chen fei was brought here, leaving like this would be giving this evil an undeserved advantage. chen fei wanted to see if he could extract a portion of this evil¡¯s origin right here. if he could find even a trace of the evil¡¯s origin, then in reality, his efforts to conquer the entire pingyin county would undoubtedly become much easier. ¡°whoosh¡­¡± the night wind howled, and the once mildly cool summer breeze now carried a chill. in pingyin county, people who were going about their business all stopped what they were doing, their gazes fixed on chen fei. chen fei sensed the change in the atmosphere and couldn¡¯t help but smile. it seemed that this evil had finally realized that something was amiss. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°splash!¡± the roof tiles behind chen fei suddenly shattered, and several figures rushed up from below, wielding blades and slashing at chen fei from all directions. ¡°bang!¡± chen fei casually waved his hand, and the figures shattered, rolling back and smashing through the buildings, disappearing from sight. however, this was clearly just the beginning. chen fei could already hear the sound of approaching footsteps coming from all directions, converging towards him. here, the evil was like a god of creation, dictating everything, and at this moment, chen fei was regarded as an enemy by everything within this illusion. they all rejected and loathed him, eager to kill him quickly.. Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: Overlooking (2) chapter 423: overlooking (2) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation in such a surreal realm, finding the evil origin undoubtedly proved extremely challenging because it could manifest anywhere, even within the tiles of a building. chen fei¡¯s eyes emitted a faint glimmer, employing star gazing art! but it didn¡¯t end there; chen fei¡¯s right hand passed over his own brow, a glimmer gathering in its midst, using sword return eye! both techniques were simultaneously deployed, significantly enhancing chen fei¡¯s perception of this illusion. at this moment, as chen fei looked at the approaching crowd, all that remained upon them was a shroud of black mist. clearly, the origin was not within them. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered, his gaze sweeping a radius of several hundred meters, methodically examining every corner of pingyin county. the saying ¡°digging three feet into the ground¡± probably couldn¡¯t compare to chen fei¡¯s current abilities. real pingyin county wasn¡¯t small, after all, it had been home to so many people in its prime. this illusion had faithfully recreated the true size of pingyin county, making it vast indeed. however, no matter how vast the area, it couldn¡¯t withstand chen fei¡¯s methodical search. consequently, chen fei quickly found his target. at this moment, chaos reigned within pingyin county, with people rushing toward chen fei¡¯s supposed location, one after another, akin to a zombie horde. despite their bodies breaking apart, their minds remained intact, showing an unwavering determination to reach chen fei. from afar, it appeared as though they were like waves, one surging after another, all in a hurry to reach chen fei¡¯s presence, to make contact with him more quickly. chen fei¡¯s figure flickered as he stood atop the head of a stone lion at a mansion. ¡°boom!¡± the mansion¡¯s grand gate, even its walls, shattered instantly as a multitude of people rushed toward chen fei. their faces were numb, but when their eyes locked onto chen fei, they were filled with deep-seated animosity. chen fei remained composed, suddenly inserting his right hand into the head of the stone lion beneath his feet. the dormant source, which had been motionless all along, was startled and vanished within the body of the stone lion in a flash. in this environment, the evil origin could move freely because this was its world. however, it hadn¡¯t anticipated that chen fei would locate its source so quickly. ¡°swish!¡± a streak of sword light, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, plunged into the ground in the distance. those nearby, shrouded in a cloud of black mist, dissipated in an instant. chen fei arrived at the spot where the sword light had struck, and the evil origin was trembling incessantly beneath it. chen fei naturally knew that when the evil origin was startled, it would attempt to flee, so he had prepared a countermeasure long ago. ¡°crack!¡± the sword light swirled, and the evil origin shattered in an instant. ¡°roar!¡± a deafening roar echoed throughout the entire illusion, causing violent tremors within it. in the next moment, it shattered with a resounding crash. the scene before him suddenly darkened, and chen fei¡¯s eyes opened. he had returned to reality, the electromagnetic cannon still humming in his hand. despite all the events that had just transpired, time in the real world seemed to stand still. the mental confrontation had felt incredibly lengthy, but in reality, it might have been just a fleeting moment. chen fei looked towards pingyin county in the distance and noticed that its vitality had diminished somewhat. the source within the illusion was only a small part of this evil entity, but a source was a source, and any loss inflicted upon it was genuine damage. what held greater significance for chen fei was that he had pinpointed the true location of this evil entity. present-day pingyin county could be considered a part of this evil entity, but also, in times of desperation, it could be abandoned without hesitation. therefore, even if chen fei were to use the electromagnetic cannon to dismantle pingyin county, it might not ultimately inflict significant harm on this evil being. however, at this moment, due to the recent encounter in the illusion, chen fei had directly locked onto the true location of this evil entity within pingyin county. ¡°sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!¡± the power of the bow and arrow in chen fei¡¯s hand grew stronger, radiating with a dazzling light. chen fei gazed ahead, and in the next moment, he released the bowstring. ¡°boom!¡± a massive sonic burst cloud appeared behind chen fei, and the surrounding mountains, rocks, and trees were instantly swept away. except for the spot where chen fei stood, which he protected, the surrounding ground seemed to disappear into thin air for a moment. as soon as the sonic burst cloud emerged on chen fei¡¯s side, the arrow had already collided with the walls of pingyin county. black mist enveloped the city walls, and even a slight touch of it would turn an ordinary person¡¯s flesh into blood. cultivators in the body tempering realm could only withstand it for a moment. even cultivators in the aperture tempering realm were unwilling to come into contact with such malevolent power. however, now, when this black mist collided with the electromagnetic cannon, it didn¡¯t even have a chance to put up a defense before being pierced through. ¡°boom!¡± ¡°roar!¡± the sound of explosion and the roar nearly sounded simultaneously, and a massive hole pierced through pingyin county from front to back. electric sparks flickered on the hole, and the surrounding black mist was dissolved into wisps of smoke before it could approach. the power of an absolute peak aperture tempering realm cultivator was evident, and the key was that this arrow had struck the evil entity directly, leaving it no time to dodge. with just this one arrow, pingyin county¡¯s vitality plummeted once more, and it was a rapid decline. the evil entity was indeed formidable, but it was by no means at the level of a peak aperture tempering realm cultivator. therefore, being hit by such power didn¡¯t immediately reduce it to ashes, but it was hanging on by a thread. the wrought-iron longbow in chen fei¡¯s hand turned to ashes, and he glanced at the dozen or so longbows on the ground. it seemed he wouldn¡¯t need so many this time. a new wrought-iron longbow fell into chen fei¡¯s hand, and the electromagnetic sound resumed. pingyin county in the distance continued to tremble, and the evil entity inside continued to flicker and change positions. if it weren¡¯t for the previous illusion, chen fei might not have been able to lock onto the evil entity at this moment. but one could only say that everything had its own fate! several miles away. a few figures stood on a hillside, gazing at the location of pingyin county. they exchanged glances, unsure whether to advance or retreat. ¡°that power just now, was it at the peak of the aperture tempering realm?¡± ¡°it seems so, at least i can¡¯t produce such a technique at this level. brother lu, can you?¡± ¡°i don¡¯t have that kind of ability,¡± another person sighed and shook his head. ¡®well, this is for the best. someone has beaten us to it. it¡¯s fortunate to have this great menace removed!¡± ¡°you¡¯re right.¡± they all nodded, but in their eyes, there was still a hint of regret. after all, they had gathered so many people with the intention of destroying pingyin county and obtaining something valuable. however, upon arriving here, they unexpectedly encountered a peak aperture tempering realm expert. despite being several miles apart, they still felt the awe-inspiring power, which made them both fearful and intensely envious. ¡°boom!¡± another explosion sounded, and in their perception, the evil aura from pingyin county disappeared completely. ¡°just two moves!¡± someone sighed. for a group that had gathered several people and had prepared for possible casualties, to see an entity of this level dealt with in just two moves in someone else¡¯s hands was quite disheartening. being in the same aperture tempering realm, the difference in strength was truly astonishing. ¡°let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°all right, let¡¯s go!¡± the group exchanged glances. while they had an interest in getting to know such a powerful individual, they had no idea about this person¡¯s temperament. especially since they had arrived right after someone had dealt with the evil entity, it could easily lead to misunderstandings. so, it was better to leave directly and avoid any further complications. another hole had appeared in the city walls of pingyin county. chen fei stood on the city wall, overlooking the entire pingyin county, and suddenly, he felt a sense of deja vu. many years ago, chen fei had woken up for the first time in this place. however, at that time, chen fei was of lowly status, just an unattached servant in a clinic. no one cared about him, whether he lived or died. or rather, no one paid any attention to him at all. in pingyin county, memories of various figures flashed through chen fei¡¯s mind. the once high and mighty zhang family had perished, with only a few individuals managing to escape. a former lowly servant of the zhang family had now exterminated the evil entity that had devoured tens of thousands of people. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only chen fei shook his head slightly, and his figure flickered, bringing him to a massive crater within the city. the evil entity had been pinned down by chen fei here, and within the crater, a crystal resembling amber was faintly shimmering. chen fei¡¯s duplicate picked up the crystal, finding nothing unusual. the original chen fei brought it closer to his eyes, observing it for a moment before carefully infusing it with his elemental energy. the crystal began to tremble faintly.. Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: Dream Devourer chapter 424: dream devourer translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation the crystal trembled for a moment and then came to a stop, with no further changes. chen fei tried to increase his elemental force, but aside from keeping the crystal trembling, the result remained the same. chen fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. the world¡¯s elemental energy nourishes all things, and elemental force is derived from refining this energy. therefore, most things react to elemental force in some way. even those specialized mystical tools designed for peculiar uses, powered by elemental force, can still be influenced by it, although their practical effects may not be very good. after some thought, chen fei decided to use his own mental power instead. the crystal began to emit a faint light, and the frequency of its tremors wasn¡¯t strong, but a strange aura began to emanate from it. chen fei watched with curiosity as this aura seemed somewhat similar to the illusion he had been dragged into earlier. initially, he thought that the illusion was a manifestation of his own abilities. now it seemed that it might have a close connection to the crystal in his hand. as chen fei¡¯s mental power continued to pour in, the crystal¡¯s response grew stronger. in a hazy state, chen fei saw birds, beasts, insects, and fish within the crystal. they were vivid, exceptionally lively, as if these creatures were sealed within the crystal. chen fei¡¯s curiosity deepened, but as the crystal reached a critical point, it still couldn¡¯t undergo any further changes. no matter how much mental power he invested, the result remained the same. it was as if there was a barrier, blocking his way. no matter how great his mental power was, it passed through the holes in this ¡°net,¡± but it couldn¡¯t reveal the truth behind it. chen fei withdrew his mental power, and the crystal, which had been floating, slowly descended into the palm of his hand. ¡°it responds to mental power, but it¡¯s still not quite there,¡± chen fei muttered to himself. standing in place, chen fei pondered the situation. his qianyuan sword trembled and flew into the hand of his doppelganger nearby. with a tap of his right foot, the dragon elephant formation¡¯s array instantly formed on the ground, providing protection for chen fei within. when it came to mental power, the strange heart realm was unavoidable. at this moment, the area seemed relatively safe. there had been a few presence fluctuations in the distance earlier, but they appeared to have been frightened away by the electromagnetic cannon¡¯s power. within several miles, there were no other cultivators in sight. chen fei formed hand seals with both hands, and in the next moment, he slowly closed his eyes. a cacophony of murmurs filled chen fei¡¯s ears, and when he opened his eyes, he found himself in a grayish world. he looked down at the palm of his hand, and sure enough, the crystal had been brought into this place. glancing around, chen fei deemed this location relatively safe. the closest presence was just a tier-1 evil. facing a tier-1 evil, chen fei had completely ignored it because creatures of this level held no value in his eyes. as long as these tier-1 evils didn¡¯t provoke chen fei, he would choose to coexist peacefully with them. chen fei began to channel his mental power into the crystal. as soon as he started, he felt the difference from the real world. this crystal was absorbing his mental power at a rate that increased by several times. with a hazy glow, but in this grayish world of the strange heart realm, it didn¡¯t appear out of place. the aura emanating from the crystal began to grow thick, dreamlike, and in the end, the crystal no longer drew from chen fei¡¯s mental power but actively absorbed the power of the strange heart realm. the crystal, which had been no larger than a fingernail earlier, had now grown into a one-foot-sized grayish sphere. through the mist on the surface of the sphere, various images could be seen constantly changing within. birds, beasts, insects, and fish were the most basic, but soon, chen fei saw scenes of pingyin county and its people. however, these images flashed by quickly, and scenes of other cities appeared. they all passed by in a flash, but they were all vivid, as if those cities were right there inside the sphere. slowly, the sphere stopped flashing images and returned to a state of chaos. at this point, the crystal no longer absorbed any energy and simply floated quietly. chen fei stared at the sphere, not sensing any danger. after hesitating for a moment, he extended his right index finger and tapped it gently. if something unexpected were to happen later, the godslayer sword would directly sever the contaminated portion. this would injure chen fei¡¯s mental power, but it could prevent further losses. ¡°hum!¡± as chen fei¡¯s finger touched the surface of the sphere, ripples spread across the entire sphere, and a bundle of information was transmitted into chen fei¡¯s consciousness. sensing the contents of the information, a hint of surprise flashed in chen fei¡¯s eyes. he then closed his eyes and began to fully receive this bundle of information. it seemed like an eternity had passed, and the sphere had long since returned to being a crystal, resting in chen fei¡¯s hand. slowly, he opened his eyes. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only the dream devourer, a mythical creature said to be able to control and even devour dreamscapes. chen fei had come across sporadic mentions of it in the records of the primordial sword sect, but it had always been regarded as a myth. after all, this creature had not been seen for many years, not even by those in the combined aperture tempering realm. due to its long absence, many people had come to see it as nothing more than a creature of imagination. chen fei had thought the same until he received the bundle of information. because this crystal was the remains of the dream devourer¡¯s body. it had been obtained accidentally by a powerful individual, who had then used the dream devourer¡¯s body to create a technique for dragging people into dreams, leaving it within the crystal.. Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: Dream Devourer (2) chapter 425: dream devourer (2) translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation dream entry technique! this was the technique left in the crystal. however, what gave chen fei a headache was that this crystal was not complete. according to the information above, a complete crystal should consist of five pieces, but what chen fei held in his hand was only the first piece. so, the dream entry technique that chen fei had obtained was only a small part of it. when practicing it, if he were facing someone with weaker mental power or less pure mental power than his own, this dream entry technique could still be used. after all, this dream entry technique was indeed a formidable mental technique. it could lead people into a dream world, making it difficult for others to detect any issues. however, if someone¡¯s mental power was stronger than chen fei¡¯s, they would quickly discover its flaws. in that case, if the opponent followed the dream and directly attacked his core soul origin, it could become a significant problem. it was somewhat similar to what chen fei did to deal with the evil in pingyin county. chen fei shook his head with a bitter smile. this incomplete dream entry technique was actually quite good. moreover, this crystal could directly enhance the power of the dream world. wearing this crystal for an extended period allowed it to actively absorb the natural aura of the world, aiding in the growth of mental power. considering how fast the power of the evil in pingyin county was growing, the role of this crystal was probably significant. but to say it was powerful, well, it was not much use against those stronger than oneself. it seemed to be not much different from the usual mental techniques, all of which could only be used to bully those weaker than oneself. ¡°it¡¯s not completely useless, it just depends on the context. chen fei thought for a moment and decided that when he had time, he would practice this dream entry technique. perhaps it could come in handy in the future. chen fei looked around, and since he had come all this way, he decided to kill a tier 2 evil and then refine it into his own mental power. at the same time, chen fei also wanted to see if he could get lucky and find a few pieces of strange heart stones. recently, the heart refining formation had been running, and the consumption of strange heart stones was significant. unfortunately, the appearance of these stones was quite irregular. every time chen fei came to the strange heart realm, he had to rely on luck to find a few pieces to ensure the heart refining formation could be activated. using star gazing art, the distant presence began to appear in chen fei¡¯s perception. after a moment, a slight smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face as he sensed a tier 2 evil. chen fei returned to reality first, cleared the spatial grid, and then reappeared in the strange heart realm. his figure flickered as he ran towards the left. in less than fifteen minutes, chen fei stood before a black mist. within the black mist, the tier 2 evil sensed chen fei¡¯s arrival and stared at him with a cold gaze. chen fei was about to step in and slay the tier 2 evil when he suddenly turned his head and looked back. there, he sensed a massive power fluctuation. after coming to the strange heart realm so many times, chen fei had never sensed such a fluctuation before. it wasn¡¯t that this fluctuation was so strong that it was overwhelming, but rather that in the strange heart realm, such fluctuations were almost unheard of. among evils, there were instances of them devouring each other, but when they did, it was usually quiet, and even if they were a bit far apart, it might go unnoticed. therefore, this recent fluctuation was definitely not the result of evils fighting each other. instead, it indicated that a practitioner like chen fei was engaged in a battle with evils. moreover, the one sensing the disturbance was at least at the third level or higher, which meant they were at the combined aperture tempering realm or beyond to produce such a fluctuation. ¡°which of the three is it?¡± chen fei wondered. however, he decided to charge into the black mist first and faced the tier 2 evil head-on, attacking it with a flurry of godslayer sword. when chen fei chose evils, in the vast majority of cases, he went for those in the early or middle stages of the second tier, rarely touching evils in the late stages or higher. it wasn¡¯t because he couldn¡¯t defeat them, but rather because unexpected incidents could occur. tier 2 evils in the early or middle stages might have slightly fewer origins, but they were easier to defeat. with the then slashes of the godslayer sword, he could resolve the battle on the spot, and unexpected incidents were rare. if something did go wrong, he could just throw another ten slashes again, ensuring that nothing unexpected happened. inside the black mist, chen fei drew the origin of the evil into the spatial grid. he then turned to look into the distance where the battle had not yet ended. chen fei hesitated for a moment, activated the star gazing art, and extended it towards that direction. the star gazing art was almost tailor-made for the strange heart realm. as chen fei continued to invest his mental power, the range of the star gazing art began to extend further and further. when chen fei¡¯s mental power was depleted by about thirty percent, he finally saw the scene of the ongoing battle in the distance. ¡°jian jinsheng?¡± recognizing the figure and especially the aura emanating from him, chen fei immediately identified the person in the battle. it was jian jinsheng, a combined aperture tempering realm powerhouse from the divine flame sect. at this moment, jian jinsheng was executing a sword technique, one sword following another, continuously severing the body of a distant tier-3 evil. despite the constant regeneration of the tier-3 evil¡¯s body, its aura was clearly weakening. even though they were far apart, the aura of jian jinsheng¡¯s sword technique remained terrifyingly sharp, as if it could slice through the soul. chen fei glanced at it a few times and felt a sharp pain in his eyes. satisfied with his curiosity, chen fei intended to dispel the star gazing art. after all, such surveillance was easily detectable by powerhouses like jian jinsheng, and they might counteract it. ¡öwait a minute!¡± chen fei was about to dispel the star gazing art when suddenly his heart trembled. he looked at jian jinsheng more carefully. with just one glance, chen fei confirmed that he hadn¡¯t misperceived earlier. jian jinsheng¡¯s mental strength was not at the early combined aperture tempering realm; he had already reached the mid combined aperture tempering realm. within the strange heart realm, there were many tier-3 evils, and chen fei had observed them through the star gazing art at various stages. therefore, he easily noticed the anomaly in jian jinsheng¡¯s mental state. the mid combined aperture tempering realm mental strength was a significant advantage. although it didn¡¯t necessarily represent a mid combined aperture tempering realm cultivation, it meant that jian jinsheng would face fewer obstacles when trying to break through to the mid combined aperture tempering realm. even if jian jinsheng hadn¡¯t made the breakthrough yet, with the mid combined aperture tempering realm mental strength combined with his early combined aperture tempering realm cultivation, battling opponents of the same stage wouldn¡¯t be as difficult as one might think. ¡°immortal cloud sword sect is in danger! tong zhongqiu of the immortal cloud sword sect was already nearing the end of his life, and his combat strength was continuously declining. if he encountered jian jinsheng, he might be forcibly killed. of course, jian jinsheng would also inevitably be injured, as they hadn¡¯t reached a crushing level of power. if tong zhongqiu died, the immortal cloud sword sect would be directly disbanded. would the other sects in the alliance before, including the divine flame sect, seek retribution? ¡°hmm?¡± suddenly, jian jinsheng¡¯s gaze shifted, looking towards the direction where chen fei was. in the void of the strange heart realm, it seemed that a sharp sword light was following the trajectory of the star gazing art, slashing its way towards them. chen fei¡¯s heart jumped, and he quickly formed hand seals, activating the slaughter spirit technique to extinguish his own aura. then, he disappeared directly within the strange heart realm. ¡°swish!¡± a ripple passed through the void, and the black mist where chen fei had just been split silently in half. a fine sword mark appeared on the ground, seemingly bottomless. jian jinsheng withdrew his gaze, not having sensed what had been observing him. his brows furrowed slightly. however, the strange heart realm was inherently mystical, and there were many things that even jian jinsheng had blind spots for. back in pingyin county, chen fei opened his eyes, exhaling a sigh of relief. chen fei absentmindedly formed hand seals, tossing the evil origin into the heart refining formation. in his mind, he kept thinking about what he needed to do next. plans couldn¡¯t keep up with the changes, and it seemed that no one had anticipated how quickly jian jinsheng¡¯s strength would grow. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only the immortal cloud sword sect had no chance of victory anymore. the probability of jian jinsheng breaking through to the mid combined aperture tempering realm in the future was too high. even if the immortal cloud sword sect had two combined aperture tempering realm cultivators in the early stage, they wouldn¡¯t be able to defeat jian jinsheng. at that point, despite the vastness of this dynasty, there would be no place for the immortal cloud sword sect to exist, and the same would apply to the primordial sword sect as an alliance member. chen fei reached out and absorbed the evil origin within the heart refining formation into his mental power. with everything in order, he headed straight for the primordial sword sect. this matter had to be reported back. both the immortal cloud sword sect and the primordial sword sect needed to prepare for this situation. otherwise, they faced the imminent danger of destruction.. Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: Overturning the Clouds chapter 426: overturning the clouds translator: dragon boat translation editor: dragon boat translation at breakneck speed, chen fei rushed back to the primordial sword sect and immediately made his way to the main peak to find the sect leader, qu qingsheng. inside the grand hall, feng xiupu was discussing matters with qu qingsheng. both of them sensed the commotion outside and turned to see chen fei. ¡°master, sect leader!¡± chen fei approached and respectfully bowed to the two of them. feng xiupu looked at chen fei, a smile appearing on his face, but soon he sensed something was amiss. feng xiupu examined chen fei carefully and finally realized what was wrong. the aura chen fei was currently emanating wasn¡¯t that of an early-stage aperture tempering realm, nor was it even at the mid-stage, but rather at the advanced stage, just like qu qingsheng? feng xiupu¡¯s eyes widened slowly, suspecting if he was experiencing some kind of illusion. when did his disciple become an advanced stage aperture tempering realm? why didn¡¯t he know about it? chen fei¡¯s combat prowess was extraordinary, far surpassing others at the same level. feng xiupu was well aware of this fact, especially after they had gone through that mysterious realm together, and chen fei had saved feng xiupu¡¯s life. however, back then, chen fei was clearly only at the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm. how much time had passed since then, about a year? feng xiupu felt his mind in disarray, thrown off balance by chen fei¡¯s sudden revelation, leaving him bewildered. qu qingsheng noticed the change in feng xiupu¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but smile. anyone who saw chen fei¡¯s cultivation level would likely have the same expression. ¡°is the matter taken care of?¡± qu qingsheng asked softly. although chen fei had been away for quite some time on this occasion, qu qingsheng hadn¡¯t been worried about his safety. being at the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm and having already integrated the teachings of four sects before leaving, chen fei¡¯s strength was such that only if he offended peak the aperture tempering realm or even combined aperture tempering realm experts would he be in danger. otherwise, in this dynasty, he had enough freedom to move as he pleased. ¡°the sword return tower has been annihilated,¡± chen fei nodded. ¡°good!¡± qu qingsheng¡¯s eyes lit up. while he had confidence in chen fei, hearing the exact news from his mouth was still uplifting. the inheritance of their own sect being held by other sects was a great humiliation. qu qingsheng didn¡¯t have the ability to retrieve this technique, but now, one of his disciples had completed it. ¡°the sword return tower?¡± feng xiupu, who had been listening on the side, felt a bit confused. however, he didn¡¯t ask for details at this moment; he could inquire further with chen fei later. ¡°now that you¡¯re back, go and rest first,¡± qu qingsheng said softly. ¡°there¡¯s one more thing i need to report,¡± chen fei shook his head, his eyes fixed on qu qingsheng. he spoke in a serious tone, ¡°while in the strange heart realm, i saw jian jinsheng from the divine flame sect.¡± ¡°strange heart realm? jian jinsheng?¡± qu qingsheng couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback. in recent years, many had come to know the connection between the divine flame sect¡¯s rise and the strange heart realm. however, the strange heart realm was vast, and qu qingsheng had not expected chen fei to encounter jian jinsheng inside it. ¡°from what i observed, it¡¯s likely that jian jinsheng¡¯s mental power has reached the mid-stage of the combined aperture tempering realm!¡± chen fei said with a serious tone. ¡°the mid-stage of the combined aperture tempering realm?¡± qu qingsheng¡¯s face changed drastically upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, and the same was true for feng xiupu. currently, the three sects of immortal cloud city maintained a delicate balance. this apparent stability was actually quite fragile, and any significant change on one side would lead to the collapse of this delicate equilibrium. while the mental power at the mid-stage of the combined aperture tempering realm didn¡¯t necessarily represent a practitioner¡¯s overall cultivation level, the implications behind it were nearly the same. it was as if someone¡¯s executioner¡¯s blade was just inches away from the neck. if no countermeasures were taken, that blade would eventually fall. ¡°i¡¯ll pay a visit to the immortal cloud sword sect,¡± qu qingsheng said. he didn¡¯t doubt chen fei¡¯s words and knew that chen fei wouldn¡¯t joke about such a matter. therefore, the immortal cloud sword sect needed to be informed about this development. qu qingsheng disappeared within the grand hall, leaving feng xiupu feeling somewhat bewildered. battles between practitioners at the combined aperture tempering realm were beyond his reach. despite the difference in just one realm, the reality was that the gap between them was immense. chen fei handed over the cushion he had obtained from the sword return tower to feng xiupu for his use. for a practitioner at the advanced stage of the aperture tempering realm realm like chen fei, the effects of this cushion had considerably diminished. it was somewhat of a disappointment for him. however, for feng xiupu, who was currently at the early-stage of the aperture tempering realm, the cushion had a significant effect. in chen fei¡¯s eyes, feng xiupu¡¯s cultivation was a bit lacking. if he could use the cushion to boost his cultivation a bit, it would undoubtedly be the best outcome. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only chen fei felt a deep sense of gratitude toward feng xiupu, who had once wholeheartedly supported him. if he had the opportunity, he would naturally do his utmost to repay that kindness. a day later, qu qingsheng returned, and the news had already reached tong zhongqiu¡¯s ears. the entire leadership of the immortal cloud sword sect was in shock. their initial reaction was disbelief. after all, it had been a relatively short time since jian jinsheng had broken through to the combined aperture tempering realm. how could his mental power have reached the mid-stage so quickly? however, this subconscious disbelief was soon suppressed. at this point, it wasn¡¯t a matter of belief but a question of verifying the truth. if the facts were indeed as reported, the immortal cloud sword sect had to make preparations. the idea of nurturing a new practitioner to the combined aperture tempering realm might no longer be feasible. it wasn¡¯t that two practitioners at the early-stage of the combined aperture tempering realm couldn¡¯t have a chance to defeat jian jinsheng, but he could easily bide his time and avoid confrontation until his cultivation reached the mid-stage, at which point he would have a significant advantage.. Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: Overturning the Clouds (2) Chapter 427: Overturning the Clouds (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Whether it¡¯s time or anything else, it¡¯s almost all leaning towards the Divine Flame Sect, rather than the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Externally, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect remains unchanged, showing no signs of anything unusual. As a prominent force, they still maintain their composure. Even if their inner turmoil is rampant, externally, they certainly won¡¯t reveal any clues. Three days later, Chi Shuqing arrived at the Primordial Sword Sect to find Chen Fei. After more than a month apart, the twists and turns, ups and downs, back and forth, back and forth, repeated several times until Chi Shuqing conceded defeat, finally concluding this long-lasting period of cultivation. Chen Fei wore a simple robe and stood in the courtyard, looking up at the bright moon in the sky. Back when he was forced to flee from the Evils in Pingyin County, anyone with that kind of strength had already been slain by Chen Fei. In the Advanced Aperture Tempering realm, this strength was undeniable. However, facing the situation in the Immortal Cloud City, this strength seemed insufficient. To change this situation, the only way was to reach the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was not so easily attainable. Chen Fei shook his head slightly, thinking too much was of no avail. The only solution was to continue practicing tirelessly and elevate his cultivation to the next level. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had not taken any other actions, as if nothing had ever happened. Chen Fei began to focus on his cultivation, and for a consecutive month, he didn¡¯t go anywhere, dedicating almost all his time to training. Thanks to the abundant resources available to him, Chen Fei¡¯s speed in opening up apertures was astonishing. In just a month, he had opened ten apertures, taking his total from ninety to one hundred. While only seventy-two of these apertures were connected as a whole, and the remaining twenty-eight were isolated, the collective power they could harness remained immense. Chi Shuqing¡¯s sense of this was particularly pronounced. Every time they practiced together, she felt like a boat adrift at sea amidst towering waves. She would lose consciousness without knowing when, and when he woke up, she would be weak and soaked from head to toe. Due to the disparity in their cultivation levels, Chi Shuqing could only go with the flow during their joint cultivation sessions, unable to guide anything herself. She felt dazed and depended entirely on Chen Fei¡¯s guidance to complete the practice. During this month, apart from reaching a total of one hundred apertures, Chen Fei¡¯s mental power cultivation showed no signs of stagnation. While finding the Strange Heart Stone relied on luck, it wasn¡¯t too bad for Chen Fei, as he occasionally made discoveries. Furthermore, the Tier-2 Evil was completely exposed under the Star Gazing Art. Thus, within a month, Chen Fei¡¯s mental power smoothly grew to one hundred and three apertures. In this same month, Chen Fei had also perfected the Dream Entry Technique he had recently acquired. On the crystal, only the first layer of the Dream Entry Technique was present, which had been simplified to resemble a visualization diagram. Visualizing these diagrams was something Chen Fei was extremely skilled at. With the Thousand Threads Technique in motion, he immediately had around two hundred insights related to the Dream Entry Technique appearing in his mind. As a result, in just a month, Chen Fei had perfected the first layer of this Dream Entry Technique. If he couldn¡¯t obtain other crystals in the future, this would mark the culmination of his journey with the Dream Entry Technique. While Chen Fei was diligently practicing, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, after a month of silence, suddenly saw Tong Zhongqiu appearing at the Divine Flame Sect¡¯s mountain gate, engaging in a battle with Jian Jinsheng. This skirmish, like their previous encounters, ended without a clear winner, with Tong Zhongqiu retreating. It seemed that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had found a reason for this confrontation, making it somewhat of a formal engagement. This bout allowed Tong Zhongqiu to confirm Jian Jinsheng¡¯s current level of cultivation. At the Yu Family Sect. ¡°As long as you¡¯re willing to intervene, we can negotiate the terms!¡± Tong Zhongqiu looked at Yu Shoucheng, speaking in a deep voice. ¡°Tong Brother, we discussed this matter before. The Yu Family is just passing through, and we won¡¯t get involved in the conflict between you and the Divine Flame Sect,¡± Yu Shoucheng shook his head. Tong Zhongqiu gazed at Yu Shoucheng and eventually sighed softly. He understood that no matter what conditions he offered, Yu Shoucheng wouldn¡¯t be swayed. Tong Zhongqiu had known this result before coming, but he still wanted to give it a try, to attempt it for the sake of the entire Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Unfortunately, things didn¡¯t go as he had hoped. ¡°Tong Brother, did you discover anything when you returned from the Divine Flame Sect?¡± Yu Shoucheng was somewhat curious. ¡°In these past few years, Jian Jinsheng should have reached the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm,¡± Tong Zhongqiu looked at Yu Shoucheng and didn¡¯t conceal the information. Yu Shoucheng¡¯s eyes widened. He had speculated that Jian Jinsheng could make further progress within twenty years, but now it seemed he had underestimated him. To advance so quickly in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was a testament to Jian Jinsheng¡¯s remarkable talent. In the Boundless Sea, he might be considered outstanding, but within this region, it seemed to have restricted his potential. ¡°Then, Tong Brother, do you have any other plans?¡± Yu Shoucheng whispered. ¡°I won¡¯t let the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect perish in my hands!¡± Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s voice was not loud, but the determination in his tone was unwavering. Five days later, Tong Zhongqiu once again arrived at the Yu Family Sect¡¯s mountain gate. ¡°I wonder, Brother Yu, if you would be willing to lead us to the Boundless Sea. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect is willing to form an alliance with the Yu Family for mutual assistance,¡± Tong Zhongqiu looked at Yu Shoucheng, getting straight to the point. This was the only lifeline that Tong Zhongqiu, or rather the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, could think of in these five days ¨C relocating the entire sect to the Boundless Sea. While it would mean sacrificing the Immortal Cloud Sect¡¯s mountain gate and the surrounding resources built up over the years, as long as the people were preserved, there might still be a chance for a comeback in the future. Moreover, if they could bring the Yu Family along, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t be left in the dark once they arrived in the Boundless Sea. The Yu Family undoubtedly had enemies in the Boundless Sea, or they wouldn¡¯t have fled here in the first place. But choosing the lesser of two evils, cooperating with the Yu Family would be most beneficial for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Yu Shoucheng¡¯s expression changed slightly, surprised by Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s resolute decision. When he realized that the situation was untenable, Tong Zhongqiu had chosen to abandon everything else and take the people to the Boundless Sea. If the Yu Family could gain the support of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect in the Boundless Sea, many of their previous problems would be resolved, and they wouldn¡¯t have to continue staying in this place with thin spiritual energy. Primordial Sword Sect. Qu Qingsheng relayed the message: the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, along with the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion, were planning to head to the Boundless Sea, seeking more support in this unfamiliar environment. In such a completely unfamiliar environment, even with the Yu Family as guides, having sufficient internal strength was the most reassuring thing. The three sects began to operate vigorously, especially the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. After being a dominant force for so many years, it was easy to say they could let go, but when they actually started to leave certain things behind, there was still intense pain. The actions of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect couldn¡¯t be concealed from the Divine Flame Sect, considering the magnitude of their movements. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect also had no intention of hiding it. Currently, both sides were evenly matched, and the Divine Flame Sect still couldn¡¯t gain any advantages from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. What was even more critical was that this time, the Yu Family stood by the side of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. In terms of potential, the Yu Family would prefer to be on good terms with the Divine Flame Sect, especially since Jian Jinsheng was a hidden talent. However, precisely because Jian Jinsheng was so promising, once he matured, the Yu Family would ultimately become subservient. In alliances, equality in strength was essential; otherwise, one party would inevitably be dominant. Within Immortal Cloud City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The entire city suddenly became desolate, as if overnight, the residents of Immortal Cloud City found themselves at a loss as to where to go. Various rumors had been spreading like wildfire, with people unsure of their accuracy and significance. Even a few days ago, Immortal Cloud City experienced unrest, but it was quickly quelled. ¡°Are we going to the Boundless Sea together?¡± Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng and his wife. The Primordial Sword Sect and Sunken Water Pavilion were certain to face repercussions from the Divine Flame Sect in the aftermath. However, the common people in Immortal Cloud City wouldn¡¯t have significant issues, as the Divine Flame Sect didn¡¯t need an empty city; it needed a vibrant one. The only question remained: would it be renamed Divine Flame City in the future? Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: Confidence Chapter 428: Confidence Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s question, Chi Defeng and Lan Yunzhi seemed somewhat hesitant. In regards to their current life, Chi Defeng and Lan Yunzhi were actually quite content. Immortal Cloud City offered abundant resources, and purchasing anything was very convenient. Moreover, Immortal Cloud City was exceptionally safe. While the phrase ¡°lost property everywhere¡± might be an exaggeration, incidents of petty theft were relatively rare. This was especially true because people knew about Chi Defeng¡¯s relationship with Chen Fei, so most individuals were cautious about offending them. Chi Defeng and Lan Yunzhi had even prepared themselves to spend their remaining years here. Now, when faced with the choice to leave, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of unease. This unease was mostly due to their uncertainty about the Boundless Sea and a hint of fear. It wasn¡¯t just leaving their hometown; it was departing from this entire region and heading to a distant place. If it weren¡¯t for the passage in the Mysterious City, the people of this dynasty might only know about the Boundless Sea from fragments in historical records. One could imagine the vast distance that separated the two places, making the Boundless Sea seem so unfamiliar. Chen Fei didn¡¯t rush them or provide excessive explanations because he, too, harbored uncertainties about the Boundless Sea. Apart from the Yu family, everyone else was in the dark. This lack of clarity left Chen Fei to overcome the challenges on his own. ¡°Let¡¯s go together to the Boundless Sea!¡± Several years of living in comfort had made Chi Defeng appear much more prosperous, but it hadn¡¯t smoothed out all of his character traits. Chen Fei coming here, informing them, and being willing to take them to the Boundless Sea showed a genuine sense of kinship from the depths of his heart. After the Divine Flame Sect took control of the surroundings of Immortal Cloud City, Chi Defeng and Lan Yunzhi, who belonged to no sect, might not have encountered any significant issues. However, it was also possible that they were falsely accused of having ties to the Primordial Sword Sect in the past. Though Chi Defeng had tried to avoid conflicts with others in recent years, he still had some disagreements with people. It was Chen Fei¡¯s association that prevented others from acting against him. However, once Chen Fei left Immortal Cloud City, those who had grudges against Chi Defeng or simply found him disagreeable would seek revenge as expected. Having spent many years in the lower levels of Pingyin County, Chi Defeng had a deep understanding of human nature. Sometimes, it was best not to test human nature, as it couldn¡¯t withstand any form of testing. Upon hearing Chi Defeng¡¯s words, Lan Yunzhi didn¡¯t object. He was still the head of this household, and if Chi Defeng decided to go, then it meant the whole family would go together. A faint smile crossed Chen Fei¡¯s face when he heard Chi Defeng¡¯s willingness to go. With Chi Defeng¡¯s willingness, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to worry about any repercussions when the Divine Flame Sect took over this area. After a moment, Chen Fei arrived in Si Yuanhai¡¯s courtyard. ¡°The Boundless Sea? If you¡¯re willing to take us, we naturally want to see that place.¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s intention, Si Yuanhai didn¡¯t hesitate and readily agreed. Si Yuanhai wasn¡¯t concerned about the possibility of them facing repercussions. After all, unlike Chi Defeng¡¯s relationship with Chen Fei, very few people knew about the connection between Chen Fei and Si Yuanhai¡¯s group. Therefore, Si Yuanhai and his group had no affiliations with the Primordial Sword Sect. Si Yuanhai¡¯s willingness to go to the Boundless Sea stemmed from one reason: he wanted his granddaughter, Si Yinan, to have a brighter future. The Resisting Evil lineage was quite remarkable, but it primarily focused on practitioners below the Aperture Tempering realm. For martial artists at the Body Tempering realm, dealing with these mystical abilities could be quite challenging. However, once martial artists reached the Aperture Tempering realm, the influence of the Resisting Evil lineage significantly diminished. It was highly likely that the Boundless Sea held abundant resources, and correspondingly, various martial sects would be vying for dominance. Perhaps the future of the Resisting Evil lineage lay in the Boundless Sea. Si Yinan stood gracefully by the side, a far cry from her mischievous self in her younger years. Growing up had transformed her into a refined young lady. Chen Fei turned to look at Si Yinan, and she responded with a sweet smile. After a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei left Si Yuanhai¡¯s residence and wandered around Immortal Cloud City. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have many friends in Immortal Cloud City, and he had already informed them of his departure. As for Qin Jinglan of the Alchemist Alliance, there was no need for Chen Fei to worry. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect intended to bring the entire Alchemist Alliance to the Boundless Sea, leaving no intention of letting the Divine Flame Sect have a foothold in this matter. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect spared no effort in taking everything and everyone they could with them. Even previously well-maintained and renewable resource points were no longer treated with caution; they were swiftly exploited to extract everything. Especially the Tier -2 Secret Realm that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect exclusively controlled, every inch of it had been thoroughly developed and utilized by the sect in the past. However, due to the nature of this Tier -2 Secret Realm, it was impossible to take it with them. Therefore, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect decided to aggressively extract everything they could, leaving nothing behind. The sacred tree in the secret realm, in particular, was considered one of the most precious treasures of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Now, it had to be transplanted. This would inevitably damage the tree¡¯s spirituality, but the sect had no other choice. They couldn¡¯t simply leave the sacred tree to the Divine Flame Sect, could they? If the sacred tree couldn¡¯t be transplanted, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect might even choose to destroy it rather than leave it for the Divine Flame Sect. The Divine Flame Sect, on the other hand, was well aware of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s intentions, but they couldn¡¯t stop them. After all, these resource points were originally under the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s control. Currently, the Divine Flame Sect only held an advantage in the Aperture Tempering realm. In fact, below the Aperture Tempering realm, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect held a greater advantage, making it impossible for the Divine Flame Sect to intervene. It was regrettable that in the end, the true determinant of victory or defeat between these two dominant forces would be the top-tier combat capabilities, as no matter how many advantages one side had below that level, it couldn¡¯t play a decisive role. Compared to the hectic activities of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion appeared relatively relaxed. These two sects had their share of resources as well. It took several days to gather all those resources. Moreover, compared to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, which was closely monitored by the Divine Flame Sect, the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion weren¡¯t even on the Divine Flame Sect¡¯s radar. In the eyes of the Divine Flame Sect, the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion were expendable entities. The Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion were content with the Divine Flame Sect¡¯s attitude. If this attitude persisted, perhaps these two sects wouldn¡¯t need to go to the Boundless Sea at all. However, human hearts were unpredictable, and the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion couldn¡¯t risk the future of their sects on the fickle nature of the Divine Flame Sect. Perhaps one moment they were peaceful, but the next moment, a tragic massacre could occur. For many years, the Divine Flame Sect had given people the impression of unpredictability. Everything was done based on their own mood. The concept of playing by the rules didn¡¯t exist in the Divine Flame Sect. In such circumstances, the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion were definitely going to the Boundless Sea. Although they had to abandon the mountain gate they had cultivated for many years, as long as the people remained, the sect would still exist, and the mountain gate could be rebuilt. If the people were gone, all the years of cultivation at the mountain gate would be meaningless. Moreover, Qu Qingsheng of the Primordial Sword Sect and Elder Zhou Zixun had a much weaker aversion to going to the Boundless Sea compared to others, and the reason for that lay with Chen Fei. In the eyes of Qu Qingsheng and Zhou Zixun, as long as they provided Chen Fei with enough stable time for development, his future achievements would undoubtedly reach the Aperture Tempering realm. Once Chen Fei became a formidable Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, returning to Immortal Cloud City in the future would be entirely possible. As long as there was hope in one¡¯s heart, there would be confidence in facing an uncertain future. For Qu Qingsheng and Zhou Zixun, Chen Fei was the source of their confidence in the future of the Primordial Sword Sect. Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had already started getting ready. In just half a month, they had neatly organized all their resources. The efficiency of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was impressive, as they had unleashed unprecedented power after recognizing the threat posed by Jian Jinsheng. Heading to the Boundless Sea earlier, settling down, and utilizing the situation there to prepare for the possible retaliation from Jian Jinsheng in the future was the prevailing philosophy of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. During this half-month period, Jian Jinsheng had made one appearance. However, he only glanced at the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate from a distance and didn¡¯t take any action. His actions didn¡¯t hold much significance because, at the moment, Jian Jinsheng couldn¡¯t break through the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate. What the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was truly concerned about was the future Divine Flame Sect, not the currently inconsequential Jian Jinsheng. ¡°Boom!¡± Beneath the Yu family¡¯s mountain gate, that newly-born Tier -2 Secret Realm was emitting deafening sounds. The entire secret realm seemed as if it was about to be forcibly torn apart. A massive crowd appeared within the secret realm and then proceeded towards the location of the Half-Bottle Mountain. Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng, working together, forcefully expanded the Tier -2 Secret Realm, allowing so many people to pass through simultaneously. This method of forcibly manipulating the secret realm would leave the newly-born Tier -2 Secret Realm riddled with holes, and it might eventually plummet in rank, becoming a first-tier secret realm. However, at this moment, neither the Yu family nor the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect cared about this issue. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had already abandoned one Tier -2 Secret Realm and even partially destroyed it. Destroying another Tier -2 Secret Realm now wouldn¡¯t make much of a difference to them. As for the Yu family, they were returning to the Boundless Sea, and everything on the Immortal Cloud City side was not within their consideration. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei stood at the tail end of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s group, his cultivation at the early stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. He was with his master, FengXiupu, to prevent any unexpected incidents. Officially, Chen Fei had the lowest cultivation, but in reality, he was the strongest in the Primordial Sword Sect. Others were unaware of this fact, but Qu Qingsheng and Zhou Zixun knew. It was natural to have Chen Fei safeguard the safety of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei looked up at the peak of Half-Bottle Mountain, where the aura of the Mysterious City was faintly discernible. Compared to the initial sense of dread that the Mysterious City had brought Chen Fei, he wasn¡¯t sure if it was due to his own improvement in cultivation or the presence of two Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, but this time, the feeling the Mysterious City gave Chen Fei was not as intense as it had been initially.. Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Entering the Soul Chapter 429: Entering the Soul Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°How¡¯s your progress in the Soaring Heaven Technique cultivation?¡± Feng Xiupu stood beside Chen Fei and suddenly whispered. ¡°I¡¯ve generally reached the perfection level,¡± Chen Fei looked at his master with some curiosity, wondering why Feng Xiupu brought this up out of nowhere. ¡°I have a question I¡¯d like to test you on,¡± Feng Xiupu cleared his throat and said. Lately, using the meditation cushion Chen Fei had given him, FengXiupu¡¯s comprehension of the cultivation techniques had been progressing rapidly. It was akin to the foundational principles Chen Fei had instilled in him when he first began his training. Being strong in combat wasn¡¯t the true measure of one¡¯s abilities; it was about being fast and enduring to live a long life. Therefore, the inheritance specifically passed down by Feng Xiupu was the Soaring Heaven Technique, and he wanted to elevate it to its pinnacle. However, in recent days, Feng Xiupu had been troubled by several issues related to the Soaring Heaven Technique. Originally, he had intended to ponder these issues for a few more days, but now Chen Fei was right beside him. Advanced stage Aperture Tempering realm, every time Feng Xiupu thought about Chen Fei¡¯s current level of cultivation, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a peculiar sensation. It wasn¡¯t jealousy or anything of the sort; Feng Xiupu was not capable of harboring such emotions. If his disciple surpassed him, FengXiupu¡¯s only feeling would be happiness. Feng Xiupu knew that with the talent Chen Fei had displayed, it was only a matter of time before he surpassed him. What Feng Xiupu couldn¡¯t have foreseen was that this day would come so quickly and unexpectedly, without any time for preparation. It was precisely because of this lack of preparation that the sudden news felt somewhat awkward to Feng Xiupu. Fortunately, in recent times, Feng Xiupu had gradually come to accept it, especially after using the meditation cushion given by Chen Fei. Feng Xiupu felt that, well, it was quite satisfying for his disciple to surpass him. So, with Chen Fei by his side today and some spare time, Feng Xiupu decided to directly ask the questions he had about his own cultivation. Of course, on the surface, Feng Xiupu framed it as a test for Chen Fei, to see if Chen Fei had become complacent in his martial arts due to rapid progress. ¡°Oh, please go ahead, Master,¡± Chen Fei responded with a slight pause, then quickly grasped the situation. He couldn¡¯t help but find it amusing internally, but he didn¡¯t dare show it. Some face had to be saved for his master. With questions and answers flowing between them, soon, everyone had gathered at the mountaintop of Half-Bottle Mountain. The Mysterious City had already sensed something unusual. The majestic aura was trembling incessantly. However, before these auras could fully disperse, they were suppressed by the joint efforts of Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng. The Mysterious City was formidable. When Yu Shoucheng came from the Boundless Sea, he had to send people to scout the Mysterious City first before bringing the Yu family across. But now, facing two Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, the city¡¯s power was immediately suppressed. Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng had no intention of breaking the Mysterious City. It was too vast a city to break down quickly. Their only goal was to force the Mysterious City to provide them with passage, allowing them to smoothly proceed to the Boundless Sea. ¡°Boom!¡± The formidable aura of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm forcefully penetrated the Mysterious City, causing the city¡¯s chilling atmosphere to surge into the sky. After a moment, the trembling city walls of the Mysterious City calmed down, and the city gates of the Mysterious City instantly swung wide open. A passage created entirely by the power of Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng appeared before everyone. ¡°Enter!¡± Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s voice echoed from within the Mysterious City. The people from the Yu family and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect entered first, followed closely by the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion. With orderly movements, the people quickly disappeared from Half-Bottle Mountain. Chen Fei stood at the end of the line, crossing through the city gate and once again seeing the same street from his previous visit to the Mysterious City. However, the street was devoid of any people at the moment. The doors of the shops were open, and the residents of the Mysterious City stood on the storefronts, casting cold glances at everyone who entered. Chen Fei glanced up at the sky, where Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s figure floated. This passage, created by the combined efforts of the two, traversed the entire Mysterious City. Only within this passage were they safe from the Mysterious City¡¯s power, as outside of it, the city¡¯s influence would easily cloud their senses. Chi Defeng held his child, tightly gripping Lan Yunzhi¡¯s hand, and didn¡¯t dare to look around. Even with the protection of the passage, Chi Defeng could still feel the chilling gazes of the city¡¯s residents. Those were not the eyes of living beings, but something entirely different. It felt like walking on thin ice, sending shivers down Chi Defeng¡¯s spine. Chi Defeng didn¡¯t allow his child to open their eyes, fearing that it might leave a psychological scar on the child. Or rather, without proper protection, leaving a psychological scar was almost inevitable. On the other hand, Si Yuanhai and Si Yinan, being from the Resisting Evil lineage, looked at the strangeness within the Mysterious City with a hint of curiosity. Their own strength largely depended on their ability to control the level of illusions forcefully. The oddities within the Mysterious City were undeniably powerful, and their characteristics were peculiar. Si Yuanhai could sense this clearly. However, it was apparent that they couldn¡¯t currently control these anomalies. The pace of the group¡¯s advance was quite fast. After all, the atmosphere within the Mysterious City was extremely chilling, prompting an instinctive desire to get away from it. As Chen Fei looked at the shops on both sides of the street, his eyes slightly brightened when he saw a particular store up ahead. He pondered for a moment, and his shadow, which had been trailing behind him, stepped out of the specially created passage and left it. As soon as the shadow left the passage, a powerful force pressed down on its spiritual senses. This was a characteristic of the Mysterious City, attempting to cloud one¡¯s awareness forcefully. However, the Chen Fei of today had grown his spiritual senses significantly compared to when he first entered the Mysterious City. It was impossible for the Mysterious City to cloud his perception. Over the past half a month, Chen Fei had opened 103 acupoints. It couldn¡¯t go any higher because after refining the Primordial Sword Scripture from five different inheritances, the maximum number of acupoints he could open had reached 103. Only when the Blade-Slaying Sword broke through to the Great Perfection level and was then fused into the Primordial Sword Scripture could Chen Fei¡¯s acupoints continue to improve. While acupoints had their limits, there were no such concerns when it came to mental power. Within the Illusion Realm, Chen Fei had been freely slaughtering Tier-2 Evils, benefiting from the origin of Evils. Now, his mental power had reached a position of 108 acupoints, which was the pinnacle of mental power in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With mental power at this level, there was no further room for improvement unless he broke through to the Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei¡¯s shadow paused for a moment but had no further issues. His figure flickered, and he arrived in front of a shop, then entered directly. Feng Xiupu was standing beside Chen Fei and couldn¡¯t help but look at Chen Fei with curiosity, not knowing what Chen Fei intended to do when he saw his actions. ¡°There were some unfinished matters when I was in the Mysterious City,¡± Chen Fei explained in a low voice. Feng Xiupu nodded without pressing for more information. After all, this was just a clone, and whatever happened wouldn¡¯t affect Chen Fei. That alone was sufficient. Chen Fei¡¯s shadow entered the shop, and the shopkeeper was taken aback when he saw Chen Fei. It hadn¡¯t expected that at this moment, a human would appear in the shop. Chen Fei leisurely walked up to a shelf, reached out, and directly took a piece of Tianhui Stone from the shelf, placing it in front of the shopkeeper. ¡°How much does this cost?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. ¡°Three thousand copper coins,¡± the shopkeeper replied, looking at Chen Fei. He felt like he had seen Chen Fei somewhere before, but at this moment, Chen Fei exuded no aura whatsoever. Identifying the unusual in the Mysterious City had always been based on a person¡¯s aura. Appearance was just a shell and held little significance. Hearing the shopkeeper¡¯s words, a faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. The shopkeeper was still as deceptive as ever. When Chen Fei first visited this shop, the price for the same item was only two thousand copper coins. Now, the price had significantly increased. Chen Fei turned his head to glance at the other shelves. In the entire shop, the only genuine item was the Tianhui Stone in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Everything else was fake. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t discern this before, but with his improved cultivation, he could see through it all now. ¡°I¡¯m missing one piece of Tianhui Stone, and I¡¯ll take it,¡± Chen Fei turned to the shopkeeper and said with a soft smile. Hearing that Chen Fei didn¡¯t even bother to haggle, the shopkeeper¡¯s friendly demeanor changed in an instant. Uncontrollable greed flashed in his eyes. ¡°This is the money, take it.¡± Chen Fei extended his palm, as if he were holding something, and handed it to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper instinctively looked at Chen Fei¡¯s palm, then saw Chen Fei slowly open his hand. A radiance seemed to burst forth in the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes as he realized that the brilliance came from the copper coins, which were too dazzling. ¡°Alright, alright!¡± The shopkeeper received the copper coins with a smile. He was about to speak when he noticed that Chen Fei had already turned and left. The shopkeeper watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure, his expression turning cold. The Tianhui Stone was indeed genuine. Should he forcibly detain Chen Fei? However, the other party had already paid three thousand copper coins, and it might not be allowed by the Mysterious City¡¯s rules to forcibly detain him. *Buzz!* The entire shop suddenly vibrated. Chen Fei had left the shop, and the shopkeeper was caressing the copper coins in his hand. He suddenly felt that something was amiss with their texture. The shopkeeper lowered his head in confusion, looking at the copper coins in his hand. The aura was correct, but for some reason, the more he looked at these copper coins, the stranger they seemed. A faint sense of alienation slowly crept over the coins. The shopkeeper fumbled with the other copper coins, and gradually, they began to distort in his eyes, appearing dreamlike and surreal, a feeling of unreality suddenly welling up in his heart. The next moment, the three thousand copper coins disappeared from the shopkeeper¡¯s hands. The shopkeeper was stunned, staring blankly at his own hands. ¡°Roar!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A loud roar suddenly erupted from the shopkeeper¡¯s mouth, and his friendly demeanor had long turned into a ferocious one. Outside on the street, Chen Fei¡¯s clone had already returned to the main body. Chen Fei shook the Tianhui Stone in his hand, a smile playing on his face. Back when he was in the Mysterious City, he had almost been scammed by the shopkeeper of this store. Just a few glances at the items, and they demanded payment. If his clone hadn¡¯t been in the shop at the time, Chen Fei would have had quite a hard time getting out of there. Today, upon returning to the Mysterious City, Chen Fei decided to use the Dream Entry Technique to draw the shopkeeper into a dream. Back then, the shopkeeper had heard the sound of so many copper coins. Chen Fei had indeed paid, and now he had simply taken back the stored goods.. Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Thousand Feather Alliance Chapter 430: Thousand Feather Alliance Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Tianhui Stone?¡± Feng Xiupu looked at the spirit material in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, somewhat surprised. This level of spirit material, when used for forging a spirit sword, could significantly improve the quality of the sword. In all the years Immortal Cloud City had existed, Tianhui Stones of this level had rarely appeared. Feng Xiupu hadn¡¯t expected that such a valuable item existed within this Mysterious City. What was even more surprising was that in just a short moment, Chen Fei¡¯s doppelganger had obtained this high-grade spirit material. Feng Xiupu glanced at the shops on both sides of the street but ultimately shook his head, choosing not to take any action. Chen Fei¡¯s success here was undoubtedly due to his previous visit to this place. Feng Xiupu knew nothing about this place, and even if he sent his doppelganger on an adventure, he would likely come back empty-handed. Feng Xiupu had long outgrown the impulsive urge to rush towards something just because others had obtained a valuable item. The entire team moved through the city, almost dividing it into two halves. This was probably the largest influx of humans the city had ever seen, but it was also the most stifling experience. Chen Fei followed at the tail end of the group, choosing not to use his doppelganger to take advantage of other shops. Occasionally indulging in such activities was fine, but if he kept using his doppelganger to take advantage of opportunities, he might eventually attract unwanted attention from the city¡¯s inhabitants. This Mysterious City was already on the verge of bursting, and Chen Fei¡¯s repeated risky actions might get him thrown out if something went wrong later. The possibility was not very high, but Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to play such a dangerous game with his life. There were plenty of spiritual materials in the world, and one¡¯s strength determined how much they could obtain. If Chen Fei truly coveted the treasures within this Mysterious City, he could wait until his own strength improved significantly. Perhaps, by then, he would have the power to dominate the entire city without anyone daring to object. The group was moving quickly, and the people at the front had already left the city gates. Chen Fei could see the sinister soldiers standing at both ends of the city gates, their icy gazes fixed on the passing figures. They remained motionless, but their chilling aura permeated the surroundings, almost freezing the entire city gate. Facing these sinister soldiers, even someone like Si Yuanhai, a member of the Resisting Evil lineage, didn¡¯t spare them a second glance. The Defeng couple kept their heads down and hurried past the soldiers. Feng Xiupu sensed the aura of the sinister soldiers from a distance and his expression grew serious. Before, when Feng Xiupu had observed the peculiarities of the shops on both sides of the street, the impact had not been very clear. But now, as he saw these sinister soldiers, Feng Xiupu immediately realized the struggle for survival faced by the group when they were trapped inside the Mysterious City. Feng Xiupu tried to put himself in their shoes and understood that they had no means of resistance against these sinister soldiers. In such a situation, Chen Fei had somehow managed to escape the Mysterious City with two people in tow. Moreover, his condition at that time had seemed quite normal, and his aura even appeared stronger than before entering the city. While others faced life-threatening situations in the Mysterious City, Chen Fei not only escaped unscathed but also increased his cultivation. Back then, Feng Xiupu had found it incredibly puzzling, and now, looking at the scene within the Mysterious City, it was far beyond anything that mere puzzlement could explain. Chen Fei gave Feng Xiupu a curious look, wondering why his master was glancing at him so frequently. With a hint of a smile, Feng Xiupu responded to Chen Fei¡¯s questioning gaze but offered no explanation. Not receiving a direct response, Chen Fei continued to observe the entire Mysterious City, especially the sinister soldiers. He paid the closest attention to the chilling aura emanating from them. When he was at the Initial Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei had been powerless against these sinister soldiers. They had been insurmountable obstacles for him, especially given their sheer numbers. However, as he looked at these sinister soldiers now, Chen Fei realized that he should be able to easily defeat them. Despite their elusive nature and the various ways they attacked, based on what Chen Fei observed, these sinister soldiers were fundamentally weaker than the Tier-2 Evils in the Strange Heart Realm. In fact, in terms of sheer madness at their core, the Tier-2 Evils in the Strange Heart Realm surpassed these sinister soldiers by far. This only meant that as Chen Fei¡¯s own cultivation improved, many seemingly insurmountable entities from before now had numerous methods to be dealt with. When you feel there¡¯s something you can¡¯t overcome, the biggest reason is that your own strength isn¡¯t sufficient yet, and you haven¡¯t reached that level. Just like when Yu Zhongxin, sent by the Yu family explored the Mysterious City. Yu Zhongxin didn¡¯t encounter too many dangers within the city due to the difference in strength, which led to significant disparities in their experiences. Before the city gate, Chen Fei turned to look at the Mysterious City, especially the central area. According to the Star Gazing Art, that place belonged to the core of the Mysterious City. Whether it was his first visit to the city or this time passing through, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t had a chance to witness the scene there. A mysterious emotion flickered in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Following in Feng Xiupu¡¯s footsteps, he stepped out of the city gate. As the world spun around him, the chilling sensation that had surrounded him moments ago rapidly dissipated. With the pinnacle-level mental state of the Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei quickly opened his eyes and found himself standing at the edge of a massive cliff. In front of him stretched an Boundless Sea. ¡°Rumble!¡± The sound of colossal waves crashing filled the air, accompanied by the salty, fishy scent assaulting his nostrils. While it had been a clear and sunny day in Immortal Cloud City, the weather here was gloomy, and the sea breeze was incredibly fierce, as if it could lift a person into the air. But all of this was insignificant at the moment. Chen Fei stood there, and the first profound sensation that struck him was the essence of heaven and earth. The essence of heaven and earth here was unexpectedly richer than in the Tier-2 Secret Realm. Not only was it richer, but Chen Fei also sensed a certain liveliness within the essence of heaven and earth. It wasn¡¯t that the essence of heaven and earth in Immortal Cloud City was lifeless. If it were truly lifeless, it would be impossible for anyone to cultivate, let alone break through to the Aperture Tempering realm or even the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, compared to Immortal Cloud City, the essence of heaven and earth here had an additional and inexplicable sense of liveliness. It was somewhat reminiscent of the time when Chen Fei experienced the Elemental Tide in the Imperial City. There were certain similarities between the two experiences. Under this kind of essence of heaven and earth, even ordinary people who were not martial practitioners would see a significant improvement in their physical qualities. For martial practitioners, the effect would be even more pronounced. Martial practitioners in the Body Tempering realm could complete the body refinement stage in a shorter amount of time, and there was no need to worry about the stability of their foundation; it would undoubtedly be solid. Moreover, thanks to the liveliness of the essence of heaven and earth, the difficulty of opening the first Aperture would decrease for those aspiring to advance from the Body Tempering realm to the Aperture Tempering realm. Even for martial practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm, their daily cultivation speed would greatly increase. While Immortal Cloud City had originally been considered a place of rich elemental energy within the empire, compared to this place, it seemed to have transformed into a barren land. Chen Fei sensed the change in the essence of heaven and earth, and naturally, the others did too. Especially the members of the Yu family, their apertures were interacting with the essence of heaven and earth, and many of them displayed a hint of nostalgia on their faces. Having lived in the Boundless Sea for so many years, Immortal Cloud City had felt somewhat confining to them. There was even a strange sense of restraint associated with it. Now, returning to the Boundless Sea, there was a strange feeling of regaining something lost. So, this is the Boundless Sea? The essence of heaven and earth is truly different here!¡± Tong Zhongqiu floated in mid-air, feeling the changes in the elemental energy, and his eyes were filled with astonishment. For those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, any slight change in the essence of heaven and earth could be clearly sensed. However, the contrast between the elemental energy in the Boundless Sea and Immortal Cloud City was not a slight change but a profound transformation. ¡°This place is already considered remote. After this, Brother Tong, follow me to the Thousand Feather Alliance. The essence of heaven and earth there is truly something else,¡± Yu Shoucheng said with a smile on his face. With the comparison to the Boundless Sea, Yu Shoucheng didn¡¯t have many thoughts about Immortal Cloud City. Having experienced true prosperity, the Yu family didn¡¯t care much about the small Immortal Cloud City. In Yu Shoucheng¡¯s heart, going to Immortal Cloud City was just a temporary choice for the Yu family. The roots of the Yu family were undoubtedly in the Boundless Sea. Only in the Boundless Sea could the Yu family continue to grow and thrive. ¡°In the days to come, I¡¯ll continue to trouble Brother Yu,¡± Tong Zhongqiu said to Yu Shoucheng, bowing slightly to show his respect. ¡°Mutual assistance is what we¡¯re here for. Brother Tong, you¡¯re too polite,¡± Yu Shoucheng waved his hand, wearing a smile. Everyone began descending the cliff, each seeking shelter in caves to shield themselves from the wind and rain. With this weather and these turbulent waves, it was clear that going out to sea was impossible. Even the martial practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm would likely lose their way in such conditions, let alone those in the Body Tempering realm. Only those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could ride the skies and be unafraid of these storms. But there were only two Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners here, and it wasn¡¯t feasible to leave the rest of the people stranded on this island to fend for themselves. According to the Yu family, the current weather would last for a maximum of three days, after which it would calm down, and they could proceed to the Thousand Feather Alliance. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only On the cliff, Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng were working together to change the position of the Mysterious City¡¯s gate, effectively forcing open the passage leading to the Boundless Sea. This kind of destruction wouldn¡¯t make the passage between Immortal Cloud City and the Boundless Sea disappear. In fact, even without this Mysterious City, the passage had already fully formed. The passage couldn¡¯t be destroyed, but it could be temporarily prevented from opening. Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng¡¯s actions were aimed at delaying Jian Jinsheng¡¯s arrival for the time being. It wouldn¡¯t take too long, perhaps just ten days to half a month, for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect to firmly establish itself within the Thousand Feather Alliance. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s attempts to destroy the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect with his own strength wouldn¡¯t be that easy.. Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Revealing One’s Edge Chapter 431: Revealing One¡¯s Edge Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Thousand Feathers Alliance!¡± In the cave, Chen Fei muttered this name under his breath. According to the information provided by the Yu family, the Thousand Feathers Alliance was the most powerful alliance in the nearby waters. The alliance formed by several sects in Immortal Cloud City, when compared to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, was insignificant. In fact, there was no comparison at all. Let alone anything else, the Thousand Feathers Alliance had over a thousand large and small forces within it. And any force that could be called significant invariably had a practitioner in the Advanced Aperture Tempering realm overseeing it. In other words, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance alone, there were over a thousand in the Advanced Aperture Tempering realm. But this calculation actually underestimated the Alliance¡¯s strength significantly. Because within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were many forces like the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu family. Yes, over in Immortal Cloud City, having a Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner qualified as a dominant force. However, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were numerous forces with Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. The term ¡°dominant force¡± no longer applied to Combined Aperture Tempering realm forces within the Alliance. Inside the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the only ones worthy of being called a dominant force were the leader of the Alliance, the Mountain Sea Realm. The Thousand Feathers Alliance had Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, and it was precisely because of this Combined Aperture Tempering realm presence that these over a thousand forces remained so tightly united. Moreover, the Thousand Feathers Alliance didn¡¯t have just one Mountain Sea Realm. According to the Yu family, a new Mountain Sea Realm had emerged within the Thousand Feathers Alliance fifty years ago. Today, the Thousand Feathers Alliance actually had two Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. These two Mountain Sea Realm experts jointly governed the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and the more than a thousand forces within the alliance followed their will. The Yu family was one of the members of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was also going to join the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Entering the Thousand Feathers Alliance came with an additional responsibility and required complete obedience to the Alliance. However, in return, the Thousand Feathers Alliance provided protection. Of course, the strength of the Thousand Feathers Alliance was such that it didn¡¯t force anyone to join. In the eyes of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, even forces with Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners were just another part of the whole. It could be said that having one more or one less didn¡¯t matter at all to the Thousand Feathers Alliance. But not joining the Thousand Feathers Alliance would bring a lot of inconvenience when dealing with matters within the Alliance. If you chose to live within the boundaries of the Thousand Feathers Alliance and yet refused to become a part of it, it was obvious that you were making things difficult for yourself. There used to be forces that were stubborn like this because they didn¡¯t want to take on any obligations. However, such forces often disappeared gradually within a decade or so. No one knew how they disappeared, and in the perilous Boundless Sea, any random danger could make you vanish without a trace. ¡°Do you want to continue following the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect?¡± In the cave, Qu Qingsheng glanced at Zhou Zixun and Chen Fei and spoke in a deep voice. The Thousand Feathers Alliance was undoubtedly a natural choice for the Primordial Sword Sect. However, there was a crucial decision to make ¨C whether to join as an independent entity or to follow the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect in a subordinate capacity. The difference in nature between the two options was substantial. If they chose to join as subordinates, the Primordial Sword Sect would essentially vanish, becoming a branch of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Following the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had its advantages, including the fact that Tong Zhongqiu was still alive. Joining the Thousand Feathers Alliance would guarantee access to the Alliance¡¯s islands, resources, and safety. While there were many Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it was not so common that the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s status would be completely overlooked. They would still receive a certain level of respect. However, Qu Qingsheng could accept leaving the mountain gate that he had managed for many years and starting anew in a different place. What he couldn¡¯t accept was the Primordial Sword Sect disappearing and becoming a mere branch of another sect. In a relatively short time, probably less than twenty years, hardly anyone would remember the Primordial Sword Sect, not even the elderly members of the sect. ¡°We won¡¯t follow. Well join the Thousand Feathers Alliance independently!¡± Zhou Zixun declared with determination. The thought of the Primordial Sword Sect disappearing was even more unbearable to Zhou Zixun than his own death. Throughout his life, aside from his pursuit of martial arts, his greatest wish was to see the Primordial Sword Sect continuously grow and prosper. Now, being told that the Primordial Sword Sect was on the brink of vanishing, Zhou Zixun couldn¡¯t bear it. ¡°Joining the Thousand Feathers Alliance independently will be challenging at first,¡± Qu Qingsheng whispered, looking at Chen Fei. With three Advanced Aperture Tempering realm practitioners in their sect, Qu Qingsheng wanted to know Chen Fei¡¯s opinion. In fact, Chen Fei¡¯s current opinion might truly determine their next course of action. ¡°However difficult it may be, we can overcome it, right?¡± Chen Fei looked at Qu Qingsheng and Zhou Zixun, a hint of a smile on his face. Not following the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect meant that the Primordial Sword Sect would be a relatively ordinary force within the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. Even with three Advanced Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, they would still be relatively weak due to their newcomer status. In many places, there was an inherent tendency towards exclusion, especially towards newcomers. This was almost instinctual and extended beyond exclusion to outright bullying of newcomers. Between ordinary people, this was the case, and among martial practitioners, the exclusion and bullying would be even more direct and violent. So, joining the Thousand Feathers Alliance independently was akin to choosing the most challenging path. But what could they do? As Chen Fei said, however difficult it might be, they could overcome it, couldn¡¯t they? ¡°Hahaha, right, what does it matter how difficult it is!¡± Zhou Zixun burst into hearty laughter when he heard Chen Fei¡¯s words. He vigorously patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder, his eyes filled with satisfaction. ¡°Good, then we¡¯ll join the Thousand Feathers Alliance independently. I¡¯ll explain it to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect!¡± Qu Qingsheng¡¯s face also broke into a smile. As long as the future of the Chen Fei sect firmly stood by their side, in Qu Qingsheng¡¯s view, there was no difficulty that could defeat them. At the beginning, they proceeded with caution, but as long as Chen Fei grew, everything would change. A hint of a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he turned to look outside the cave. The raging wind whipped the rain around, but eventually, the rain would stop following the wind. After two days of continuous storm, it gradually subsided. The Yu family had unearthed the large ships they had hidden on the island years ago. Although these ships were meticulously constructed at the time, they had still suffered damage and wear over the years. Fortunately, the core structures of these ships remained intact. After two days of repairs and the temporary construction of some additional vessels, everyone set sail once more. This journey took nearly five days. Thankfully, the weather was not as turbulent as in the previous days. On the fifth day, another island appeared before them. After a period of rest, procurement, and the acquisition of several larger vessels, the group set off once again in a grand manner. Finally, on the ninth day, they arrived at the island that the Yu family had originally managed. The Yu family had left some people behind in the Boundless Sea. Of course, the highest cultivation level among them was only in the early Aperture Tempering realm, serving as a backup. It turned out that they were needed so soon. After a few years had passed, the Yu family¡¯s island had become quite desolate. However, with the arrival of this large group of people, the entire island quickly came to life again. At this point, many islands were actually quite close to each other, and reaching the mountain gates of other factions no longer required days of sailing. Even practitioners with Aperture Tempering realm-level agility could traverse multiple factions on the same day. Only martial artists in the Body Tempering realm had to rely on ships for inter-island travel. Joining the Thousand Feathers Alliance didn¡¯t require them to travel all the way to the Alliance¡¯s headquarters. They could simply submit their application at the nearby Haiyan City. Haiyan City was the largest city nearby and also the largest island, almost equivalent to a small piece of land. After Qu Qingsheng explained their decision to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, there was some attempt to persuade them to stay, but there was no real insistence. Both parties parted amicably. If the Primordial Sword Sect was willing to merge with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the latter would naturally welcome it. If not, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t suffer significant losses. Under the elemental energy of the Boundless Sea, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had confidence in giving birth to new Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. As long as they could establish a seamless connection with the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect could firmly establish itself within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Compared to the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, they indeed seemed less significant. Half a month later, on an island, a group of island residents watched with curiosity as construction activities unfolded in the distance. Within the influence of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, many islands had inhabitants, but not all of them had factions stationed there. It depended on whether the island had corresponding cultivation resources in its vicinity. The island chosen by the Primordial Sword Sect had scarce resources in its vicinity, which is why no other factions had stationed here previously. At this moment, not only the Primordial Sword Sect but also the Sunken Water Pavilion was present on this island. The Sunken Water Pavilion had ultimately chosen the same path as the Primordial Sword Sect, which was to independently join the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Clearly, the Sunken Water Pavilion also wanted to preserve its own sect¡¯s heritage rather than becoming a branch of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Following the Primordial Sword Sect was solely for mutual support during the initial, most challenging period. After all, the combined strength of the two sects, while not at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, was enough to deter prying eyes. Half a year passed in the blink of an eye, and the entire island was calm and peaceful. The Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion gradually adapted to the Boundless Sea. Perhaps due to the change in environment, both sects saw three individuals each breakthrough to the Aperture Tempering realm one after another. ¡°Congratulations, Senior Sister Zhang!¡± Chen Fei congratulated Zhang Fangqiong with a bow in the courtyard. ¡°Compared to Junior Brother Chen, I¡¯m already quite far behind,¡± Zhang Fangqiong looked at Chen Fei with a bright smile, her eyes carrying a hint of indescribable meaning. Ten days later, Ge Hongjie attempted to break through but ultimately failed. Subsequently, multiple members from both sects tried, but they all ended in failure. While it was true that breaking through had become somewhat easier in the Boundless Sea, it was still a challenging endeavor. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the courtyard, ¡°Chi!¡± An incredibly sharp sword aura circulated in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. This was the most razor-sharp sword elemental power Chen Fei had ever displayed. The Blade-Slaying Sword, the sixth transmission, was finally perfected. Over the next few days, after six months of stagnation, Chen Fei¡¯s apertures finally broke through once more, bringing the total number of apertures to one hundred and six.. Chapter 432 - Chapter 432: Enlightenment Tower Chapter 432: Enlightenment Tower Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Only two apertures remained to be opened, and Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation would reach the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, achieving an accomplishment that no one in the Primordial Sword Sect had been able to attain for many years. However, it was precisely these final two apertures that were currently posing a challenge for Chen Fei. This was because the cultivation method for the Primordial Sword Body, which was only available in the early stages of the Aperture Tempering realm, had long been lost. As a result, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t fully cultivate the Primordial Sword Body to perfection and then integrate it into the Primordial Sword Manual. For martial practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm who wished to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they needed to reach the late stages of the Aperture Tempering realm to qualify for such a breakthrough. However, just like how those at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm could attempt to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the ones who truly had a better chance were those whose cultivation and foundation were more solid. Comparing a regular late-stage Visceral Tempering realm practitioner with one at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm, attempting to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm simultaneously, it was certain that the success rate for the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm was much higher. Or one could say, significantly higher. With only two apertures left to open, Chen Fei could reach the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t rush to attempt to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm without first filling these two apertures. Doing so would be irresponsible to his own path of martial arts and would also harm his own foundation. Attempting to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm from the Aperture Tempering realm, if unsuccessful, would cause severe damage to the apertures within the body. There wouldn¡¯t be a second opportunity for breakthrough in the short term, which typically spanned several decades. If one¡¯s luck was a bit worse, a failed breakthrough could even result in the loss of one¡¯s life, making it an extremely dangerous endeavor. Beneath the moonlit sky, Chen Fei stood in the courtyard, gazing up at the heavens. The night breeze rustled through his hair. ¡°Clang!¡± A sword¡¯s resonance echoed as the Qianyuan Sword fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Sensing the power emanating from Chen Fei¡¯s body, the Qianyuan Sword trembled as if it were rejoicing. In the past six months, not only had Chen Fei¡¯s own cultivation advanced further, but the Qianyuan Sword had also finally transformed from a middle-grade spiritual sword into a high-grade spiritual sword. Built on the foundation of the Tian Shijin from the beginning, worth several hundred thousand taels of silver, the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s achievement in becoming a high-grade spiritual sword was nothing short of a miracle. Of course, this miracle had been achieved by forcefully using the spiritual essence of so many Aperture Tempering realm enemies. Moreover, the Tianhui Stone obtained in the Mysterious City had significantly accelerated the sword¡¯s transformation. One hundred and six apertures, the fusion of six martial arts techniques in the Primordial Sword Manual, and a high-grade spiritual sword¡ªthese factors combined to make Chen Fei¡¯s current strength exceptionally formidable. As for what exactly the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm was like in terms of strength, Chen Fei had only occasionally seen it, and since he hadn¡¯t truly fought against one, he couldn¡¯t make a definitive judgment. However, based on what he had witnessed in the past, it was possible that Chen Fei, in his current state, was no weaker than those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. Of course, this assessment applied to those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm who didn¡¯t possess top-grade spiritual weapons. If a Visceral Tempering realm practitioner at the pinnacle wielded a top-grade spiritual weapon, their overall strength would greatly increase. Top-grade spiritual weapons had the potential to transform into treasures if the right circumstances aligned. Many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts used treasures that were, in fact, their former top-grade spiritual weapons nurtured with their own essence, gradually elevating them to the level of treasures. While these self-nurtured treasures might have a slightly weaker foundation, their long-term use allowed for a deep connection between the wielder and the weapon, compensating to some extent for any shortcomings in power. Chen Fei lowered his head to look at the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, and the Primordial Sword Manual circulated. The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade began to radiate an astonishing and formidable power. Not far from Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard, Zhang Fangqiong opened her eyes and gazed towards the location of Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard. After breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm, Zhang Fangqiong had intentionally chosen a courtyard not far from Chen Fei¡¯s, hinting at a deeper meaning in her actions. Zhang Fangqiong flashed onto the eaves and looked ahead. Under the moonlight, in Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard, the sharp and awe-inspiring aura emanating from him became increasingly evident. Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s gaze wavered, thinking that after breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm, the gap between her and Chen Fei had narrowed. But now, it seemed to have grown even wider. Involuntarily, Zhang Fangqiong recalled the first time they had met. At that time, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was only at the Bone Tempering Realm. In the context of the Primordial Sword Sect at that time, the Bone Tempering Realm was considered a lower-level cultivation, and venturing into the treacherous Strange Wind Realm with such a cultivation was akin to a life-or-death gamble. However, against all odds, within the Strange Wind Realm, Chen Fei not only survived but also managed to rescue them all from the perilous situation. Looking back now, Zhang Fangqiong couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of unreality. Chen Fei had progressed rapidly from the Bone Tempering Realm in just a few short years, reaching his current Aperture Tempering realm. A light sigh escaped from Zhang Fangqiong¡¯s lips. In the courtyard, Chen Fei gently stroked the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade, and the pervasive power began to slowly recede. With one hundred and six apertures and the damaged Primordial Sword Body, Chen Fei had several options ahead of him. One was to ignore the condition of the Primordial Sword Body and forcefully open the remaining two apertures, increasing the total to one hundred and eight apertures. Then, he could use the power of the Primordial Sword Manual to connect all one hundred and eight apertures into a single entity, achieving the true pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. With Chen Fei¡¯s current martial knowledge and the assistance of the Primordial Sword Manual, forcefully opening the remaining two apertures was a task he had a reasonable chance of succeeding in, and it wouldn¡¯t take too long. In less than a year, Chen Fei was confident that he could elevate his cultivation to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. However, the absence of one of the six martial techniques, the Primordial Sword Body, in the Primordial Sword Manual would inevitably impact Chen Fei¡¯s strength when he reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. This was unavoidable because only with a complete set of martial techniques could one fully elevate their strength to its most optimal level. Other Visceral Tempering realm experts at the pinnacle relied on complete martial techniques to reach that level. When compared to those Visceral Tempering realm experts, Chen Fei would naturally have a disadvantage. Of course, this disadvantage wouldn¡¯t be too significant. It just meant that it would be more challenging for Chen Fei to sweep through opponents of the same level as he used to. If those Visceral Tempering realm experts also possessed top-grade spiritual weapons, Chen Fei¡¯s chances of winning would be even slimmer. Furthermore, with his current foundation, attempting to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would also naturally come with a lower success rate. The decrease in success probability wouldn¡¯t be substantial, but breaking through from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was inherently a risky endeavor. Out of the numerous Visceral Tempering realm experts at the pinnacle, only a few of them ultimately succeeded in breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and they were a rare minority. A slight reduction in the chances of success could ultimately lead to a grim outcome because it might come down to a tiny margin, resulting in success or failure on the brink. These were the possible consequences that Chen Fei might face if he forcefully opened the remaining two apertures. Everything would be just slightly lacking, not entirely unacceptable, but indeed, there would be a difference. Of course, compared to other Visceral Tempering realm experts at the pinnacle, Chen Fei had one advantage that others didn¡¯t possess, and that was the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant had a significant catalytic effect when it came to aiding in breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In the past, the Dragon-Elephant True Immortal had relied on the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s cultivation method to ultimately break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Besides having other exquisite martial techniques of his own, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant had played a crucial role in his success. Even if Chen Fei forcefully opened the apertures, causing a slightly weaker foundation, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could certainly make up for these differences. Apart from the method of forcibly opening the apertures, there was another option: Chen Fei could directly repair the damaged Primordial Sword Body. However, the time and energy required to repair a martial technique would be slightly less than creating an entirely new one. This timeframe could range from a few years to possibly more than a decade, depending on the circumstances. And it was only because of Chen Fei¡¯s current foundation that he could achieve this within such a short time. It might take over a decade to have a chance at breaking through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, so Chen Fei might choose to forcibly open the apertures within a year and then attempt to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, the final decision on whether to forcibly open the apertures would depend on Chen Fei¡¯s visit to the Haiyan City, where he would have access to a treasure of the Thousand Feathers Alliance ¨C the Enlightenment Tower! A spiritual treasure was even more potent than a magic treasure and was generally only held by experts in the Mountain Sea Realm. The Enlightenment Tower in Haiyan City belonged to the leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Within the territory of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were six major cities that possessed a subsidiary form of the Enlightenment Tower. During normal times, the Enlightenment Tower could help individuals create and comprehend martial techniques. In case of external threats, it could also be used for defense. The fact that the leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance was willing to place this spiritual treasure in other cities indicated great confidence in their ability. In other words, even if someone were to take the Enlightenment Tower, the leader was confident that they could personally retrieve it. Moreover, whether placing the Enlightenment Tower in a bustling area like Haiyan City would aid in its growth was uncertain. Chen Fei was not at that level yet and had never even seen a magic treasure, so he didn¡¯t fully understand the mystical uses of spiritual treasures. However, Chen Fei knew that this Enlightenment Tower could help him repair the Primordial Sword Body. So, he intended to give it a try. If successful, the Primordial Sword Manual would truly become perfect. If it proved unfeasible, Chen Fei would return and forcefully open the remaining apertures, elevating his cultivation directly to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. Afterward, he would seek a way to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Early the next morning, Chen Fei informed Qu Qingsheng of his departure and then left the sect¡¯s mountain gate. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he headed in the direction of Haiyan City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Before leaping off the island, Chen Fei looked back. Compared to half a year ago, there were noticeably more people on the island now. After all, with factions stationed here, it meant that the island would be guarded in the future. Although it all fell under the territory of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, not every island was completely safe, as occasional sea monsters would emerge from the depths of the sea and devour humans. Having factions stationed on these islands greatly reduced the occurrence of such incidents. A smile played on Chen Fei¡¯s lips. This was just the beginning. In the future, more and more people would come here. If the strength of the Primordial Sword Sect could improve even further, there might even be people traveling from far and wide to seek apprenticeship here.. Chapter 433 - Chapter 433: Pressure Chapter 433: Pressure Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei sped along the road like lightning, and the sea posed no hindrance to him. It was as if he was walking on flat ground, causing no impediment whatsoever. Chen Fei advanced towards Haiyan City in almost a straight line. Only when passing by some islands with influential forces stationed there would Chen Fei slightly veer off course, to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings. After several hours of travel, crossing over a dozen islands with various powers, Chen Fei finally caught sight of the colossal city walls of Haiyin City from a distance. Upon arriving here, the number of cultivators in the Aperture Tempering realm and the quantity of ships had noticeably increased, and the bustling atmosphere was overwhelming. Cultivators in the Aperture Tempering realm didn¡¯t enjoy any significant privileges in Haiyin City. Chen Fei stood in the crowd and gradually made his way into the city. Compared to his last visit, Haiyin City appeared to have undergone no changes; it remained just as bustling as before. The cries of vendors filled the air, and martial practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm were everywhere, with a predominance of those in the early and mid-level stages. Those in the late stage were somewhat rarer. As for those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, they could only be occasionally glimpsed. As a seedling of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm were still a rare minority. ¡°Sir, is this your first visit to Haiyin City? Do you need a guide? It¡¯ll only cost you ten silver taels, and I can show you around the entire city,¡± a petite girl approached Chen Fei cautiously. Her clothes were patched up, faded with age, but neatly kept. Although her stature seemed small, her eyes shone brightly, leaving a lasting impression with just one glance. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± Chen Fei looked at the girl, a hint of a smile on his face. Haiyin City was the largest city nearby, but living in such a city didn¡¯t mean everyone enjoyed a life of luxury. Disparities in wealth existed everywhere, and Haiyin City was no exception. ¡°I¡¯m called Mi Xian,¡± the girl replied, her face lighting up with a brilliant smile when Chen Fei asked for her name. ¡°Do you know about the Enlightenment Tower?¡± Chen Fei casually took out ten silver taels and tossed them to her. ¡°Sir, in Haiyin City, there¡¯s no one who doesn¡¯t know about the Enlightenment Tower,¡± Mi Xian replied, catching the silver coins without thinking. Upon seeing the amount, she quickly added, ¡°Sir, you don¡¯t have to pay it all now. You can give me the rest after today¡¯s tour.¡± ¡°Keep it for now and lead me to the Enlightenment Tower,¡± Chen Fei waved his hand. ¡°Of course, sir!¡± Mi Xian smiled, her eyes forming crescents as she enthusiastically began to lead the way. ¡°In Haiyin City, the most famous restaurant is the Drunken Moon Pavilion, but the best food can actually be found elsewhere.¡± Perhaps sensing that Chen Fei was easy to talk to, Mi Xian continuously provided him with various information about Haiyin City along the way, from the distribution of powers within the city to details about food, lodging, and transportation. Mi Xian explained everything she knew to Chen Fei. Chen Fei nodded from time to time, finding the information quite interesting. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that by spending ten silver taels, he would actually learn quite a bit of useful information. ¡°Your aptitude, while not outstanding, can still lead to significant progress if you persist in martial cultivation. There should be plenty of places in Haiyin City for martial training. Why haven¡¯t you gone?¡± Turning down a street and arriving at the central square of Haiyin City, a massive pagoda stood tall ¨C it was the Enlightenment Tower. After a brief glance at the tower, Chen Fei turned to look at Mi Xian. ¡°My younger brother is currently studying martial arts. He¡¯s in the largest martial academy in Haiyin City, the Flying Cloud Hall, and he¡¯s highly regarded by the hall¡¯s master,¡± Mi Xian¡¯s face lit up with a happy smile. ¡°Once my brother achieves something in his martial cultivation, our family¡¯s life will improve.¡± ¡°How long has your brother been studying martial arts? What¡¯s his current level?¡± As Chen Fei walked toward the Enlightenment Tower, an atmosphere of tranquility began to permeate his heart as they drew closer. The square was quite large, with many people sitting cross-legged, diligently practicing their techniques. Some would suddenly have epiphanies, while others furrowed their brows in deep contemplation, yet found nothing. Under the aura of the Enlightenment Tower, both cultivation and comprehension of martial techniques were enhanced, and there was no need to pay any spirit stones. ¡°My little brother has been studying martial arts for six years, and he¡¯s currently at the Flesh Tempering realm,¡± Mi Xian replied with a smile. ¡°Six years in the Flesh Tempering realm?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s steps involuntarily paused for a moment. He turned to look at Mi Xian seriously and said, ¡°If you¡¯ve been practicing for six years, by now, you should have reached the Bone Tempering Realm.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Mi Xian was a bit taken aback when she heard Chen Fei¡¯s words. ¡°You wait for me here. If I don¡¯t come out within a day, you can leave on your own,¡± Chen Fei left these words behind as he started walking towards the Enlightenment Tower. Mi Xian stared at Chen Fei¡¯s receding figure in bewilderment. She thought about what he had just said and her eyes brightened slightly. However, she quickly realized her own situation. She had no spare resources to bring another person into the martial academy. Even enrolling one more person in the Flying Cloud Hall was an extremely strenuous endeavor now. Moreover, the teachings of the martial academy were not to be privately shared with others without permission. If it was discovered that she was teaching someone without authorization, both the instructor and the student would face severe punishment, including having their cultivation stripped away. Mi Xian¡¯s gaze returned to a desolate look as she touched the ten silver taels in her pocket and lowered her head. ¡°Stop right there!¡± A disciple of the Enlightenment Tower blocked Chen Fei¡¯s path in front of the tower. ¡°I want to enter the Enlightenment Tower,¡± Chen Fei said to the disciple. ¡°What¡¯s the level of your power?¡± The disciple asked in a low voice. ¡°Sixth level.¡± ¡°Fifty low-grade spirit stones.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± Chen Fei nodded and handed over the package on his back. Entering the Enlightenment Tower required spirit stones, as Chen Fei had learned beforehand. However, not everyone who entered the tower had to pay with spirit stones. If the level of their power was high enough, they could receive free entry quotas each year. The higher the level, the more quotas they would receive. Factions like the Primordial Sword Sect, which has a maximum of late Aperture Tempering realm martial practitioners, are considered sixth-level forces. If they have a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, they can be upgraded to a fifth-level force. If they have a strong practitioner at the initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm, like the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, they automatically become a fourth-level force. This hierarchy continues upwards. Having a pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner would make a faction a first-level force in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Starting from the fourth-level forces, there are various resources allocated to them by the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and the Enlightenment Tower is one of them. Another crucial obligation is that each faction must send people to the outskirts of the Thousand Feathers Alliance every year to participate in hunting and killing magical beasts. This is a duty that every faction within the Thousand Feathers Alliance must fulfill. The higher the faction¡¯s level, the fewer people they have to send, but they receive more in return. This might seem somewhat unreasonable, but that¡¯s the reality. The stronger you are, the fewer responsibilities you have. Conversely, the weaker you are, the more burdens you carry, and you receive the least. You either strive to climb higher or wait for others to continue to exploit you. The Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion are required to send people to the outskirts of the Thousand Feathers Alliance in half a year. For newly joined forces, the Thousand Feathers Alliance provides a one-year adaptation period. After one year, all the responsibilities and obligations will fall squarely on their shoulders. ¡°If you can¡¯t bear it, don¡¯t force yourself. You can always descend to a lower level where the pressure will be much less,¡± the disciple reminded Chen Fei with good intentions. ¡°Inside, as time passes, the pressure will only increase, and trying to endure it might risk injuring your apertures.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei gave a polite nod and entered the Enlightenment Tower. The Enlightenment Tower appeared quite large from the outside, but once Chen Fei stepped inside, he realized that the interior space was even more expansive than it appeared. ¡°Space?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts stirred as he felt the pressure of the first level of the Enlightenment Tower, but it didn¡¯t bother him much. On the first level, many people were sitting in meditation, diligently cultivating their skills. Chen Fei followed the stairs and ascended to the second level. Compared to the first level, there were fewer people on the second level of the Enlightenment Tower, and the pressure on the second level was several times greater than on the first. However, this level of pressure didn¡¯t have much effect on Chen Fei. He continued upward. The third level, the fourth level, the fifth level! Chen Fei ascended three more levels, and with each level, the pressure exerted by the Enlightenment Tower increased exponentially compared to the previous one. By the time he reached the fifth level, the pressure was nearly ten times that of the first level. This pressure not only affected the physical body but also put significant strain on the mind. If one¡¯s mental strength was insufficient, they might find it hard to think clearly, let alone comprehend martial techniques. Chen Fei stood quietly for a moment, feeling that he could handle the pressure, and continued his ascent to the upper levels of the Enlightenment Tower. The sixth level! On this level, there were only a few individuals left, and each of them was at the late Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei glanced at them, and it was evident from their highly condensed aura that they had opened a considerable number of apertures, at least around a hundred. Chen Fei continued up the stairs. Two of the people here opened their eyes and looked at Chen Fei. They couldn¡¯t help but be surprised when they saw that Chen Fei showed no signs of struggling. Although the pressure on the first day in the Enlightenment Tower was the lightest on each level, it would continue to increase over time. Being able to remain composed on the sixth level was already a sign of strength surpassing most late Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. ¡°Some new faces, and they¡¯re really something!¡± someone exclaimed. ¡°That might be premature. Perhaps he¡¯ll come down soon.¡± ¡°Hahaha, you¡¯re right. The pressure on the seventh level is too much.¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t hear the discussions below; he had reached the seventh level. Here, both the physical and mental pressure had reached a level tens of times higher than the first level. It was a rather formidable figure. Currently, on the seventh level, there was only one person sitting cross-legged. His aura was magnificent and highly condensed, but what was even more critical was the sense of unity in his elemental power. This lone figure was a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert. Only when one had formed a complete entity with a hundred and eight apertures could they withstand this level of pressure. Yan Zesong opened his eyes and glanced at Chen Fei. When he realized that Chen Fei was merely at the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, his expression showed some surprise. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, Yan Zesong didn¡¯t say anything. He closed his eyes again and focused on comprehending the mysteries of his martial technique. Chen Fei took some time to assess the pressure on the seventh level of the Enlightenment Tower and found it manageable. However, he needed to test whether he could effectively contemplate martial techniques in this environment. He chose a spot and sat down cross-legged, beginning to contemplate the Primordial Sword Body. After fifteen minutes, Chen Fei stood up and continued to ascend to the eighth level. With each step, the sound of his shoes on the stairs echoed faintly. Yan Zesong opened his eyes and watched Chen Fei¡¯s figure as he walked away.. Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: Where Did You Come From? Chapter 434: Where Did You Come From? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Yan Zesong¡¯s lips curled slightly, daring to venture to the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower. It truly showed his fearlessness in the face of ignorance. The pressure on the seventh floor of the Enlightenment Tower required even him to concentrate fully to maintain his best deductive abilities. Any slackness would lead to the tower¡¯s pressure encroaching on his apertures and mental state, greatly reducing efficiency. As for the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower, Yan Zesong had been there, but he came down voluntarily after just a moment. The pressure there was not something a normal Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could withstand; it was specifically designed for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Yan Zesong¡¯s eyes closed again. He knew that in a matter of moments, that person would willingly come down. Chen Pel was unaware of Yan Zesong¡¯s thoughts. At this moment, Chen Fei had just stepped onto the eighth floor, feeling a sudden weight on his body as pressure surged from all directions. Compared to the seventh floor of the Enlightenment Tower, the pressure on the eighth floor instantly increased several times over. The pressure on the seventh floor of the Enlightenment Tower was already immense, and this additional pressure, if not handled with care, could even damage his apertures and mental state directly. The elemental force under Chen Fei¡¯s skin trembled incessantly, and both the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the Spirit Suppression were activated simultaneously, counteracting the pervasive pressure from the Enlightenment Tower one by one. After just a moment, Chen Fei gradually adapted to the pressure around him, and his posture straightened. Exhaling a breath, Chen Fei¡¯s expression relaxed slightly. Looking around, the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower was deserted. Chen Fei took step by step towards the center of the eighth floor and sat down cross-legged. Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts gradually focused as information about the Primordial Sword Body¡¯s cultivation method began to appear in his sea of consciousness, starting from the Dirty Refinement Realm all the way to the early stages of the Acupuncture Refinement Realm. Every step and detail of the Primordial Sword Body¡¯s cultivation process flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and then he began to deduce the subsequent parts of the Primordial Sword Body. Right from the start of this deduction, Chen Fei immediately felt the magic of the Enlightenment Tower. The all-pervading pressure seemed to be squeezing out Chen Fei¡¯s own potential, and various thoughts about the Primordial Sword Body emerged in his sea of consciousness. Chen Fei had tried deducing the Primordial Sword Body in the past, and while he made progress, the efficiency was not particularly high. However, inside the Enlightenment Tower at this moment, the eruption of these inspirations seemed to be accelerated. Correct and incorrect thoughts alike were whirling in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. These thoughts verified and contradicted each other, and then a correct line of thinking gradually emerged in this intense collision. This feeling was quite extraordinary, much like the collision of insights, sharing a striking similarity. However, when it came down to the details, there were many differences. The collision of insights allowed you to gradually unlock the previously incomprehensible aspects of a cultivation method and gain a deeper understanding of the creator¡¯s thoughts behind the technique, using an approach that closely connected you to the essence of the technique, enabling rapid comprehension. At this moment, inside the Enlightenment Tower, it was as if something was being created from nothing. Building upon the foundation of the Primordial Sword Body¡¯s practice, Chen Fei continued to progress backward. In the past, Chen Fei was feeling his way across like crossing a river with his eyes closed, not knowing if he was heading in the right direction. But today, it felt like he had a torch in his hand, illuminating the path ahead. With each step forward, the darkness ahead was automatically lit up by the torch¡¯s light. There was no need to worry about running out of ideas; the ideas were flowing freely in his sea of consciousness, debating with each other. A faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. This trip to the Enlightenment Tower was the right decision. At the current pace, completing the Primordial Sword Body was only a matter of time. Looking at the progress, it wouldn¡¯t take too long. In fact, half a year ago, when the Primordial Sword Sect and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect went their separate ways in the Boundless Sea, Qu Qingsheng had privately inquired with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect about the Primordial Sword Body. They had already reached the Boundless Sea, and the events in Immortal Cloud City had become a thing of the past. Qu Qingsheng hoped that if the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect truly possessed the complete Primordial Sword Body, they could return it to the Primordial Sword Sect. In that case, all seven gates of the Primordial Sword Canon would be reclaimed. However, the result of Qu Qingsheng¡¯s inquiry was far from satisfactory. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect did not admit to having the complete Primordial Sword Body. What was returned to the Primordial Sword Sect originally was all they had in their possession. Qu Qjngsheng felt disappointed in his heart. Although he suspected that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was lying, he had no evidence. Or perhaps, even if there was evidence, Qu Qingsheng wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything about it. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had been forced to leave Immortal Cloud City because of the overwhelming power of the Divine Flame Sect, not necessarily because the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had weakened to a certain extent. Compared to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the Primordial Sword Sect was much weaker. If you are a weaker party, you must have the awareness of being weak. When the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect claimed not to have the Primordial Sword Body, it was indeed true. Whether it existed or not, it didn¡¯t matter. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was not like the Sword Return Tower. The Sword Return Tower had taken the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s techniques, and the two sides were locked in a bitter feud. That was because the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sword Return Tower were evenly matched in strength, which allowed them to continue their relentless conflict. If the Primordial Sword Sect were to engage in relentless conflict with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect now, it would be the Primordial Sword Sect that suffered casualties, and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect would not incur any losses. It was harsh, but it was also extremely real. Everything relied on one¡¯s own strength, while everything else was just falsehood. Chen Fei had been prepared for this outcome when he heard about the situation with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and he had prepared several contingency plans. Now, inside the Enlightenment Tower, the seventh floor to be precise, Yan Zesong suddenly furrowed his brows and opened his eyes. The deductive power provided by the Enlightenment Tower was gradually diminishing, or to put it another way, the surrounding pressure was weakening. Yan Zesong had been to the Enlightenment Tower many times, and this situation often occurred when Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts entered the tower. The primary power of the Enlightenment Tower would be used by those Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. The Enlightenment Tower was a spiritual treasure, but even spiritual treasures had their limits. This ability to grant deductive power to others consumed the Enlightenment Tower¡¯s own energy. Of course, it didn¡¯t mean that with so many people, they would completely deplete the tower¡¯s power. It was a mechanism of the Enlightenment Tower to provide deductive abilities using its spare energy. The total sum of the Enlightenment Tower¡¯s spare energy remained constant, so if some people used more, others naturally used less. At this moment, Yan Zesong felt that he could borrow less of the Enlightenment Tower¡¯s power than he did initially. At first, the reduction was not very noticeable, but as time passed, the borrowed power continued to decrease. Yan Zesong looked puzzled. He hadn¡¯t sensed any Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts passing through the seventh floor just now, and before he had arrived, there were no Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts in the tower. He glanced up at the staircase leading to the eighth floor and suddenly remembered that the person he had seen earlier had not come down from the eighth floor. Yan Zesong had been deeply immersed in his deductions and had completely forgotten about Chen Fei¡¯s presence until now. Yan Zesong¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and a strange conjecture crossed his mind, but he quickly dismissed it. The person he had seen earlier had only cultivated to the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, and practitioners with such cultivation levels typically trained in the sixth floor of the Enlightenment Tower, where the pressure corresponded to that level. If someone could stay on the seventh floor for a while, Yan Zesong would have held them in higher regard, but the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower seemed somewhat exaggerated. ¡°Was I too engrossed just now to not sense a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert passing by?¡± Yan Zesong stood up, despite having denied his earlier thoughts. However, he couldn¡¯t help but be curious. Was that person really on the eighth floor? He ascended the staircase, step by step, heading towards the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower. The staircase was only a few steps away, and Yan Zesong quickly arrived at the location of the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower. The surging pressure pressed down on Yan Zesong¡¯s apertures and mental state, even though he had mentally prepared himself. This pressure made him pause in his steps. While resisting the pressure, Yan Zesong¡¯s gaze scanned the eighth floor. Compared to the seventh floor of the Enlightenment Tower, the eighth floor had a smaller space, and as a result, when there was a person sitting cross-legged in the middle, it was quite conspicuous. Yan Zesong¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he looked at Chen Fei in the center, and his mind was suddenly filled with various thoughts. Although he had entertained this conjecture in his mind, Yan Zesong had quickly dismissed it. He hadn¡¯t expected the most unlikely scenario to be the most real one. A advanced Aperture Tempering realm practitioner was actually staying on the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower to cultivate, and it seemed like he wasn¡¯t forcing himself at all. Because if it were forced, it would have weakened the deductive power borrowed by others from the Enlightenment Tower. ¡°Where did he come from?¡± Yan Zesong¡¯s mouth moved, unsure of what to say. He cast a deep look at Chen Fei and then turned to walk back to the seventh floor. Yan Zesong suspected that Chen Fei must have some special spirit weapon, possibly even a top-grade spirit weapon, that protected his apertures and mental state, allowing him to cultivate safely on the eighth floor. However, spirit weapons, even top-grade ones, were ultimately external objects, and using them to resist the Enlightenment Tower, a spiritual treasure of this caliber, would not be sustainable for too long. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Otherwise, the spiritual weapon¡¯s spirit would unconsciously be damaged by the Enlightenment Tower, and that would be a true case of diminishing returns. Yan Zesong, if he had a top-grade spirit weapon, would never use it like this. Yan Zesong returned to the seventh floor, resumed his cross-legged position, and sensed the diminishing deductive power in his sea of consciousness. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry, as he knew that in a little while, the power of the Enlightenment Tower would return to normal. At this moment, not only Yan Zesong sensed that the deductive power he borrowed from the Enlightenment Tower was weakening, but also the warriors on other floors, especially the advanced Aperture Tempering realm practitioners on the sixth floor, also perceived this situation. However, no one specifically ascended the tower to investigate the cause. In their eyes, this situation could be because Yan Zesong had gone to the eighth floor to cultivate. As the only pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm practitioner inside the tower at the moment, only Yan Zesong had the capability to do so.. Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: Within Touch Chapter 435: Within Touch Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Time flowed, and half a day passed in the blink of an eye. Some people had left the Enlightenment Tower, while others had arrived anew. The Enlightenment Tower, though remarkable, was quite exhausting when the apertures and mental faculties were constantly in opposition. As time went on, the pressure within the Enlightenment Tower only intensified. This increase in pressure didn¡¯t necessarily enhance one¡¯s ability to deduce; it was simply the Enlightenment Tower urging people to leave, to prevent any lasting injuries from overestimating their capabilities while inside. On the sixth floor, two advanced Aperture Tempering realm practitioners had voluntarily descended to the fifth floor to continue their cultivation. Meanwhile, within the Enlightenment Tower¡¯s seventh floor, Yan Zesong gazed at the staircase leading to the eighth floor, his expression becoming somewhat inexplicable. That person was still cultivating on the eighth floor. Originally, Yan Zesong had speculated that Chen Fei possessed an extraordinary top-tier spiritual weapon, allowing him to cultivate on the eighth floor. However, half a day had passed, and this conjecture no longer held water. Subjecting a top-tier spiritual weapon to combat with a spiritual treasure for half a day would likely have resulted in the former sustaining damage, potentially dropping its rank to a superior spiritual weapon, or even a medium-grade spiritual weapon. Even the wealthiest martial artists would probably have refrained from such profligacy. Hence, it was evident that the individual¡¯s ability to cultivate on the eighth floor was genuinely due to their own strength. What kind of profound technique is this that can sustain apertures and mental faculties for such a long time, and it doesn¡¯t seem to show any signs of weakness? Yan Zesong was curious, but asking someone about their martial technique was a grave taboo among martial artists. Others simply wouldn¡¯t divulge such information. Yan Zesong felt a bit frustrated, no longer dwelling on Chen Fei¡¯s matters. Dealing with someone who played their cards so unpredictably left anyone at a loss. Meanwhile, on the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower, Chen Fei had already immersed his entire mind in his deductions. He showed no reaction to anything happening in the outside world. The deduction of the Primordial Sword Body was progressing very smoothly, even beyond Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. The Enlightenment Tower¡¯s role was evident, but Chen Fei speculated that the primary reason was the level he had reached with the Primordial Sword Scripture. Initially, the Primordial Sword Scripture was just a martial technique. However, the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect later split it into seven separate techniques due to the difficulty of cultivation. Therefore, these seven techniques had deep connections, and the general outline of the Primordial Sword Scripture remained intact, deepening those connections even further. Under the influence of the Enlightenment Tower, many details and previously overlooked aspects were now emerging in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. As a result, in just half a day, Chen Fei had deduced the Primordial Sword Body to the advanced Aperture Tempering realm level, reaching eighty-five apertures. The complete version of the Primordial Sword Body required cultivating only eighty-eight apertures. With just three more to go, Chen Fei could complete the deduction of the Primordial Sword Body. As time slowly passed, Chen Fei began to sense that the pressure on the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower was gradually increasing. However, with the protection of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei remained completely composed. Eighty-six, eighty-seven! Two more apertures¡¯ opening methods were deduced by Chen Fei, and a faint smile appeared on his face involuntarily. He was only one aperture away from completing the Primordial Sword Body. However, the location of this last aperture was proving to be the most challenging. Chen Fei didn¡¯t rush but continued to contemplate the various thoughts in his sea of consciousness. Simultaneously, he verified whether there were any errors or omissions in the Primordial Sword Body that he had deduced earlier. The likelihood of errors or omissions should be low, as Chen Fei had relied on the validation of the other six martial techniques to support the Primordial Sword Body. This was quite different from those who truly created martial techniques from scratch based solely on their own ideas. As time passed bit by bit, more and more thoughts formed in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, creating a massive circle that spun wildly in his mind. ¡°Buzz!¡± At a certain moment, Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness suddenly trembled, and the circle formed by those thoughts instantly exploded. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes involuntarily opened, radiating a dazzling brilliance. The 88th aperture was complete! The complete method of cultivating the Primordial Sword Body, from the Visceral Tempering realm to the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, was now fully presented in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. In less than a day¡¯s time, Chen Fei had astonishingly succeeded in repairing the damaged advanced Aperture Tempering realm inheritance! This level of efficiency was beyond even Chen Fei¡¯s most optimistic expectations. Yet, reality often brought you the most pleasant surprises. [Technique: Primordial Sword Body (Introductory)] On the interface, the inheritance of the Primordial Sword Body was displayed clearly, without any mention of missing or incomplete parts. It was evident that the Primordial Sword Body deduced by Chen Fei was indeed complete and practicable. Furthermore, Chen Fei had a feeling that his progress in cultivating this Primordial Sword Body might be exceptionally rapid. While deducing the Primordial Sword Body, the other six techniques from the Primordial Sword Scripture had provided Chen Fei with many insights. However, there was another technique subtly driving the deduction of the Primordial Sword Body. That was the ever-present Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which had been safeguarding Chen Fei. The Primordial Sword Body was a body-refining technique, emphasizing the cultivation of sword-like physique. When it came to body-refining, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was undoubtedly the most potent body-refining technique Chen Fei had encountered. Chen Fei had already mastered the body-sealing part of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant a long time ago. Starting from this point and combining it with the cultivation of the Primordial Sword Body, there might be an even greater surprise awaiting Chen Fei. Thinking about this, Chen Fei stood up and prepared to find a suitable place to diligently cultivate the Primordial Sword Body. While the Enlightenment Tower was primarily a place for comprehending and deducing martial techniques, and though the Vital Energy here was abundant, it wasn¡¯t a place where most people would choose to practice their techniques. This was the treasure of the Thousand Feather Alliance, although it¡¯s just a sub-soul, it¡¯s still something belonging to a Mountain Sea realm powerhouse. Being in the Enlightenment Tower and utilizing its power to deduce techniques is understandable. But if you intend to take advantage of the Enlightenment Tower¡¯s energy here, you need to be careful and consider whether your small stature can withstand a blow from a Mountain Sea realm powerhouse. Descending from the eighth floor, Chen Fei arrived at the seventh floor of the Enlightenment Tower, where he happened to see Yan Zesong looking up. Chen Fei nodded slightly in acknowledgment and then continued descending. Yan Zesong was somewhat surprised by Chen Fei¡¯s departure. After all, he had spent less than a day here, and he was leaving just like that? What kind of technique was he deducing with such speed, and did he gain anything from it, or did he simply choose to leave? A few people on the sixth floor of the Enlightenment Tower saw Chen Fei and assumed that he was going to sit on the sixth floor to continue deducing techniques. To their surprise, Chen Fei turned and walked toward the exit of the tower. These people were a bit puzzled by Chen Fei¡¯s actions but soon stopped paying attention. It was someone else¡¯s business, and they didn¡¯t need to be overly concerned. Chen Fei made his way to the ground floor of the Enlightenment Tower and then walked out of the tower¡¯s entrance. The omnipresent pressure instantly disappeared, replaced by a genuine sense of relief coursing through Chen Fei¡¯s body. What he had just felt within the Enlightenment Tower wasn¡¯t too deep, but now Chen Fei realized a slight fatigue. Training on the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower did indeed entail tremendous pressure. If it weren¡¯t for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to stay there for half a day. A disciple servant looked at Chen Fei in surprise. Chen Fei had just entered half a day ago, so the disciple servant naturally remembered. ¡°Any gains?¡± the disciple servant asked curiously. ¡°A lot of benefits!¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile, gesturing with his hand, and then headed towards the outskirts. The disciple servant could sense Chen Fei¡¯s genuine smile and could tell that he had indeed gained something. To have gains in just half a day was a first in the several years the disciple servant had been on duty. On the outskirts of the square, Mi Xian was sitting on the ground, looking down. Suddenly, she saw a figure stop in front of her, and she instinctively looked up. ¡°You¡¯re out, my lord?¡± Mi Xian quickly stood up, her eyes filled with some confusion. While she didn¡¯t understand the Enlightenment Tower, she had heard that many people would stay inside for several days. Mi Xian hadn¡¯t left because she had received ten silver taels from Chen Fei and had agreed to stay for a day, so she would stay long enough before leaving. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the best place you mentioned in Haiyan City.¡± Chen Fei looked at Mi Xian and said with a soft smile. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that this little girl would still be waiting here, which was somewhat surprising to him. ¡°Alright, my lord, this way!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Mi Xian couldn¡¯t help but lick her lips, and her stomach rumbled. For the past half day, Mi Xian had only eaten some dry rations and drank water, and she hadn¡¯t had anything else to eat. A quarter of an hour later, Mi Xian led Chen Fei to a restaurant. Compared to other restaurants, this one was somewhat remote in terms of location, but there was a constant stream of people coming here to eat. From a distance, Chen Fei could already smell the delightful aroma wafting from inside the restaurant. ¡°My lord, I¡¯ll wait for you outside,¡± Mi Xian stood at the entrance, looking up at Chen Fei with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s go together, it¡¯s more lively with more people,¡± Chen Fei smiled slightly and walked towards the restaurant¡¯s entrance. Mi Xian was momentarily taken aback but then followed happily behind Chen Fei. She had only ever smelled the delicious food but had never actually tasted it. One of Mi Xian¡¯s dreams was to come here and have a meal, and she couldn¡¯t believe it was about to come true so quickly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei habitually found a window seat and ordered a few signature dishes from the waiter. Mi Xian sat nervously in her chair, not daring to look around, her hands fidgeting under the table. Only her little nose was busy sniffing the delightful aromas in the air, and her mouth couldn¡¯t stop salivating. Watching Mi Xian¡¯s behavior, a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Mi Xian¡¯s demeanor reminded him of some of his past experiences. In Pingyin County, Chen Fei¡¯s previous self wasn¡¯t much stronger than Mi Xian. But now, Chen Fei had changed a lot, thanks to martial arts! The Primordial Sword Scripture was about to reach perfection, the advanced Aperture Tempering realm realm was within reach! Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking Chapter 436: Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The restaurant served dishes quickly, and in no time, several delicious dishes were placed on the table. Chen Fei picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of fish, and put it in his mouth. After a few bites, Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly changed. The taste was indeed impressive. Among all the restaurants Chen Fei had eaten at, this one could rank at the top. The only thing was that the taste leaned slightly toward sweetness, likely catering to the local preferences in Haiyan City. However, this slight sweetness didn¡¯t detract from the overall dining experience; it still had an excellent flavor. ¡°Eat up, no need to be reserved,¡± Chen Fei said after a few bites, noticing that Mi Xian hadn¡¯t touched her chopsticks. ¡°Okay,¡± Mi Xian replied. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, she carefully picked up her chopsticks and picked a bit of greens into her bowl. Looking at the slight sheen of oil on the vegetables, a smile naturally appeared on Mi Xian¡¯s face. She then took a small bite. With just one bite, Mi Xian¡¯s eyes squinted in delight. It was so delicious. Even though it was just a piece of green vegetable, Mi Xian felt it was much tastier than the occasional pork she had. After a couple more bites of greens, Mi Xian quickly scooped up some rice and started chewing together. When something was delicious, it had to be paired with rice to avoid wasting any. After finishing the rice, Mi Xian reached for the greens on the table. Despite the presence of many meat dishes on the side, Mi Xian didn¡¯t dare to grab any. She felt happy just eating the greens here. ¡°Don¡¯t you like meat?¡± Chen Fei looked at Mi Xian and asked with a smile. ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s question, Mi Xian raised her head in confusion, only to see the meat on the table flying into her bowl on its own. In the blink of an eye, her rice was piled high with fish and pork. ¡°Sir, thank you!¡± Mi Xian¡¯s eyes were slightly red as she buried her head and quickly began to eat. Meat was undoubtedly tastier than vegetables, especially for someone like Mi Xian, a child who rarely saw meat. Even though Mi Xian had earned ten taels of silver today, when you calculated it for a month, it might only amount to three hundred taels of silver. In a year, it would be over three thousand taels. Mathematics could work that way, but real-life wasn¡¯t as simple as arithmetic. Haiyan City had a constant influx of people, so there were many guides like Mi Xian in the city, making the competition fierce. Mi Xian usually went for a month without getting a chance to work as a guide, and even when she did, not all of the ten taels of silver would end up in her pocket. There were different paths for different creatures, and in a place like Haiyan City, the power dynamics were intricate. To officially join the Thousand Feather Alliance, one had to reach the advanced Aperture Tempering realm. Those without that level of cultivation formed their roots within various cities. A significant portion of the ten taels of silver Mi Xian received from Chen Fei would have to be handed over to the Drainage Gang. Mi Xian could choose not to, but she couldn¡¯t bear the consequences of that decision. Mi Xian¡¯s family was the epitome of the lower-class residents in Haiyan City. All their hopes rested on her younger brother, who possessed a talent for martial arts. In this world, if you wanted to climb up, only martial arts could assist you. Empowering yourself directly controlled your destiny. However, for the majority, even with a bit of talent for martial arts, they only ended up barely scraping by in the end. In the normal course of events, when Mi Xian¡¯s younger brother achieved success in martial arts, there would indeed be some changes in Mi Xian¡¯s family¡¯s life. However, these changes would be relatively minor since Mi Xian s brother¡¯s cultivation wouldn¡¯t reach high levels. The next generation of their family would need to continue working hard to bring about gradual improvements. This is the reality for ordinary people in this world¡ªoften frustrating but undeniably true. The determination to keep striving for upward progress is a genuine and unwavering force. After enjoying some dishes, Chen Fei set down his chopsticks, poured a glass of wine, and let the subtle fragrance of the liquor fill the air within the cup. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current level of cultivation, regular food and meat alone were far from sufficient for his daily needs. Most of his energy came from the Vital Energy of heaven and earth, which he had incorporated into his cultivation. Now, when Chen Fei ate, it was more about satisfying his appetite. Eating, at times, was simply a mood in itself. These worldly pleasures were what Chen Fei liked the most and where he found the greatest relaxation. Mi Xian, with her small frame, had a surprisingly large appetite. In no time, she had devoured all the meat and vegetables that had filled her bowl moments ago. After finishing her meal, Mi Xian still felt a bit unsatisfied. After all, she had never had such a delicious meal in her life. She glanced somewhat sheepishly at Chen Fei, but seeing no signs of displeasure from him, she started enjoying the other dishes on the table. However, Mi Xian was still just an ordinary child, and after a few more bites, she finally couldn¡¯t eat any more. She rubbed her belly, wanting to continue eating but realizing that her stomach was truly too full. It pained her to see so much delicious food still on the table that she couldn¡¯t eat. Chen Fei lightly tapped the table, and the waiter quickly approached. ¡°Pack up the remaining food on the table,¡± Chen Fei instructed the waiter. ¡°Of course, sir. Please wait a moment,¡± the waiter said, promptly fetching some lotus leaves and packing the food. Then, he placed the packages on the side of the table. ¡°Take it back and continue to enjoy it later,¡± Chen Fei said to Mi Xian, pointing to the lotus leaf packages. ¡°Thank you, sir. You¡¯re really too kind,¡± Mi Xian hadn¡¯t expected that these dishes would be specially packed for her by Chen Fei. Just a moment ago, she had been thinking that she had finally eaten at this restaurant, but her parents and younger brother had never tasted such food. And waiting for her parents and younger brother to have the opportunity to eat this might take a long time. ¡°Is there a place in the city where one can rent a closed-off space for cultivation?¡± Chen Fei decided to practice the Primordial Sword Body directly within Haiyan City. During the cultivation process, if he encountered any issues, he could also continue to the Enlightenment Tower. ¡°Yes,¡± Mi Xian replied while holding the lotus leaf packages, her eyes squinting into a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s go then. Show me the way, and you can head back afterward,¡± Chen Fei said, looking at Mi Xian¡¯s expression and smiling softly. ¡°Alright, sir, this way,¡± Mi Xian carried the food and bounced ahead, thinking that when her parents ate the food wrapped in lotus leaves later, she would feel delighted. ¡°Buzz!¡± As Chen Fei followed behind Mi Xian, a strange ripple suddenly swept across the entire Haiyan City. The Enlightenment Tower in the central square instantly emitted a column of light that shot into the sky. At the same time, outside Haiyan City, another beam of light appeared, responding to the light column of the Enlightenment Tower. ¡°Another spiritual treasure?¡± Chen Fei looked in surprise in the direction outside the city. Only a spiritual treasure of the same level could trigger such a response from the Enlightenment Tower. ¡°The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking has arrived in Haiyan City!¡± Suddenly, someone shouted, and Chen Fei saw a group of people running towards the outskirts of the city. Soon, the crowd turned into a wave, and everyone rushed out, trying to get there as quickly as possible. Chen Fei grabbed Mi Xian¡¯s shoulder, and with a flicker of his figure, he arrived on a rooftop to avoid being trampled by the crowd. At this moment, the rooftops within the city were also filled with figures, all heading towards the city¡¯s outskirts. It was as if they feared the cost of arriving too late would be too great. ¡°The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking?¡± At this moment, Haiyan City was in a frenzy. It was already night, but the atmosphere was even more lively than during the day. The repeated shouts of ¡°Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking¡± made Chen Fei¡¯s expression change slightly. Chen Fei had heard of this term before. When he first joined the Thousand Feather Alliance, he naturally wanted to learn about various things within the alliance. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was something he had heard about earlier. Just like the Enlightenment Tower, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was also a spiritual treasure that roamed through various corners of the Thousand Feather Alliance, and it would even venture outside the alliance into other parts of the Boundless Sea. This spiritual treasure also belonged to a powerful individual in the Mountain Sea Realm, but unlike the two prominent figures within the Thousand Feather Alliance, it belonged to someone else. The Enlightenment Tower was available for use as long as one had elemental stones, and there was no limit to its use. Similarly, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking worked in the same way, requiring elemental stones for its services. It was hard not to speculate whether there was an inherent connection between spiritual treasures of the Mountain Sea Realm and their behavior like this. Of course, this was just Chen Fei¡¯s personal conjecture. With his current cultivation at the Aperture Tempering realm, he hadn¡¯t even reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Given his current level, trying to fathom the Mountain Sea Realm was like trying to guess how much fine wine the wealthy elite would consume today. It wasn¡¯t that the beggar¡¯s thoughts were laughable, but rather that one¡¯s insight could only go so far. ¡°Sir, aren¡¯t you going to take a look at the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking?¡± Mi Xian seemed excited, as if she were witnessing a historic moment. Although Mi Xian hadn¡¯t practiced martial arts, she was deeply fascinated by it. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was an aspiration for most martial artists, and naturally, she was eager to see it. ¡°I remember this ranking stays in one place for ten days, right?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. Ten days from now, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking will leave for the next place. I heard that the last time it came to Haiyan City was many years ago,¡± Mi Xian nodded. Mi Xian had never seen the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking before, given her age; she was still too young. ¡°Since we have ten days, there¡¯s no rush,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. Currently, Chen Fei was more eager to cultivate the Primordial Sword Body and raise his cultivation to the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. As for other matters, he could temporarily set them aside. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Moreover, the ranking would remain in Haiyan City for a full ten days. Chen Fei thought it best to go see it in the last two days; there was no need to join the crowd now. ¡°Alright, sir,¡± Mi Xian obediently nodded and began to guide Chen Fei to the place for secluded cultivation. After a while, Chen Fei and Mi Xian arrived at a formation. The formation had a magnificent presence and was connected to the entire Haiyan City¡¯s formation. This meant that if one were to attack this formation, it would trigger a response from the entire city¡¯s formation. Without the ability to break the formation of Haiyan City in one go, there would be no problems with its defense.. Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: The Pinnacle Aperture Tempering Realm Chapter 437: The Pinnacle Aperture Tempering Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Sir, thank you,¡± Mi Xian turned to look at Chen Fei and bowed earnestly to express her gratitude. Mi Xian had been a guide many times before, dealing with both good and extremely difficult individuals. Some people even took pleasure in mocking and insulting Mi Xian. She could endure all of that, but some individuals would find excuses not to pay Mi Xian at all. Even though they had agreed on the terms initially, Mi Xian took her guiding responsibilities seriously. However, in the end, she wouldn¡¯t receive a single penny. If she dared to speak up, she would face insults at best and physical violence at worst, which was quite common. No one would stand up for Mi Xian; the fee collectors were only interested in taking a cut from the guides, and they wouldn¡¯t intervene in other matters. That¡¯s why meeting Chen Fei today brought such joy to Mi Xian¡¯s heart. Chen Fei looked at Mi Xian¡¯s bow and revealed a slight smile on his face. He believed in working hard and that dedication would lead to rewards. While the real world might not be so simple, one couldn¡¯t say that such a mindset was wrong. After all, it was the only thing they could control. As for the rest, it was entirely beyond their control. ¡°Interested in martial arts?¡± Chen Fei asked softly. Mi Xian¡¯s body stiffened, and she looked at Chen Fei in disbelief. Her body started to tremble slightly, as if an exceptional opportunity lay before her. Missing this chance might mean no second opportunity like this in the future. ¡°Sir, I want to learn martial arts!¡± Mi Xian nodded vigorously, afraid that if she hesitated, this opportunity would slip away. ¡°This is a breathing technique. If you make progress in your learning, we will have a chance to meet again,¡± Chen Fei said with a faint smile. He pointed forward, and the practice method of a breathing technique appeared in Mi Xian¡¯s mind. It wasn¡¯t the same as the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique that Chen Fei had originally learned, which was quite ordinary and had very low efficiency in tempering the physique. Even if an ordinary person mastered it to the highest level, the effects would be extremely limited. Therefore, Chen Fei created a new breathing technique and implanted it directly into Mi Xian¡¯s mind. With Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation, he could almost create such a technique in the blink of an eye. This was what they meant by ¡°building a high house upon a firm foundation.¡± Mi Xian closed her eyes, eagerly absorbing the information that came into her mind. When she had fully absorbed the content of the breathing technique and opened her eyes again, Chen Fei had already disappeared. Mi Xian faced the spot where Chen Fei had been standing, bowed deeply once more. When she straightened up, her eyes were already red, and tears welled up and fell from her eyes. It was not just excitement; it was joy. In this moment, Mi Xian felt that her destiny might be on the verge of a significant change. She tightly clenched her fists and then turned to run toward her own house. There were not only the food in the lotus leaf bundle but also other things she needed to tell her parents. Mi Xian wanted to share the joy in her heart with her family. Inside the secret chamber, Chen Fei sat cross-legged, surrounded by a dense aura. Such a secret chamber cost a whole inferior-grade elemental stone per day, which was quite expensive. However, just like the formation Chen Fei had seen earlier, there was no issue of safety here. Moreover, the elemental energy in the secret chamber was indeed denser than the outside, providing some beneficial effects on cultivation. As the practice method for the Primordial Sword Body flashed through his mind, the elemental energy inside Chen Fei¡¯s body began to tremble slightly. Following a specific route, his elemental power started circulating, and Chen Fei slowly closed his eyes. There were 88 apertures in the cultivation method of the Primordial Sword Body, and Chen Fei had already successfully opened 86 of them. He was only two apertures away from merging them into the Primordial Sword Scripture, completing the entire technique. Because of this, Chen Fei didn¡¯t encounter any obstacles at the beginning of his cultivation. The flow of elemental power through his apertures was incredibly smooth. Perhaps it was because he had personally deduced the Primordial Sword Body that Chen Fei had an intimate understanding of its workings and the cultivation process. Thus, his cultivation progressed very smoothly. It was as if Chen Fei had already comprehended the Primordial Sword Body to a state of perfection. Chen Fei¡¯s skin began to tremble slightly due to the circulation of his elemental power, and a sharp aura surrounded his body. This sharpness was similar to the Blade-Slaying Sword, but the details were entirely different. The Primordial Sword Body seemed like a container, designed to encompass all the power within Chen Fei¡¯s body. As per the general outline of the Primordial Sword Scripture, the Primordial Sword Body was indeed the most foundational part of the entire technique. It served as the cornerstone and container. Previously, Chen Fei had fused the six heritage techniques, primarily using the Zhongyuan Sword and the Water-Jade Sword as the foundation to combine all six techniques seamlessly. This method of integration wasn¡¯t problematic per se, but it seemed somewhat moderate. Balancing the conflicts between the various techniques and harmonizing them required effort and compromises on Chen Fei¡¯s part. However, with the current cultivation of the Primordial Sword Body, it felt like the other six techniques within Chen Fei¡¯s body had found a true foundation to rely upon. The balancing issues that used to require Chen Fei¡¯s effort seemed to have found an automatic and optimal solution with the cultivation of the Primordial Sword Body. Everything flowed naturally, as if it were destined to be. One day, two days, three days passed, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura continued to rise. In tandem, another aperture in his body opened, reaching a total of 107 apertures. The seventh layer of the Primordial Sword Scripture had already been perfected by Chen Fei long ago; all that remained was the Primordial Sword Body. Now, as he cultivated it without any hindrances and with a sufficient supply of elixirs, his apertures broke through effortlessly. The mighty power continued to surge within Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the serene state of the Primordial Sword Body became increasingly apparent. The Primordial Sword Body was a body-refining technique, and theoretically, cultivating it should have enhanced Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength. However, in reality, despite the refinement of the Primordial Sword Body, there was no discernible increase in his physical strength. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant had already elevated Chen Fei¡¯s physique to a high level, and while the Primordial Sword Body was exceptional, it still paled in comparison to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Although his physical strength hadn¡¯t improved, the Primordial Sword Body imbued Chen Fei¡¯s physique with many characteristics of a sword cultivator ¨C sharpness, agility, and incredible speed. The power of sword energy naturally increased. On the fourth day, the fifth day, and the sixth day, with abundant resources, Chen Fei consumed elixirs as if they were candy. It had to be said that the ability to freely use pills to promote cultivation was indeed a fortunate situation. Without these ample elixirs, opening an aperture wouldn¡¯t be as straightforward as it was now. As the sixth day arrived, the last aperture was violently trembling. Compared to any aperture before, this final aperture seemed particularly resilient. Even with Chen Fei continuously circulating his core soul energy and mental focus around it, it appeared challenging to open. Applying even a little more force gave the sensation that this last aperture might be squeezed and shattered. It exhibited both resilience and fragility simultaneously, creating a contradictory sensation. Chen Fei remained completely calm, continuously using his elemental power and mental focus to cleanse the aperture, squeezing it little by little without causing any damage. The level of precision required for this process was at its peak. Under Chen Fei¡¯s already perfected mental focus, he executed it with ease. With his technique perfected and his mental focus at its peak, the opening of this final aperture, which might be a challenging obstacle for others, was simply a matter of course for Chen Fei. At most, it meant spending a little more time, and Chen Fei had the time to spare. On the evening of the seventh day, the aperture that had been in a contradictory state finally showed a small crack. Chen Fei¡¯s elemental power and mental focus immediately rushed into the aperture like a needle threading through a hole. The 108th aperture was finally opened. Chen Fei¡¯s entire elemental power was drawn in and suddenly surged. There was a sensation of synergy among the 108 apertures in his body. This feeling was familiar to Chen Fei; it had appeared when he had 36 and then 72 apertures. Now, with 108 apertures, this feeling resurfaced. As long as Chen Fei could fully connect these 108 apertures, he would truly reach the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. This would be the most powerful state under the Aperture Tempering realm, serving as a preliminary preparation for breaking through to the next stage. Only by allowing the apertures to get used to the connected state could he later unify all the apertures to achieve the true mysteries of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Without pause and without rest, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened, and he formed hand seals. ¡°Activate!¡± The technique for linking all 108 apertures recorded in the Primordial Sword Scripture surged within his body, causing a slight vibration in all the apertures. In the later stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, the first 72 apertures had already been connected. Now, the task was to integrate the remaining 36 apertures into the whole. A stream of elemental power circulated through the first 72 apertures and then burst forth with a powerful force, rushing towards the 73rd aperture. Like breaking through bamboo, the elemental power in the 73rd aperture hardly paused and surged towards the 74th. One after another, in the blink of an eye, 90 apertures had their elemental power linked. At this point, the speed of aperture connection usually slowed down, testing an individual¡¯s foundation. How deep was Chen Fei¡¯s foundation? Or perhaps the question should be, what kind of foundation did the cultivation of the 108 apertures in the Primordial Sword Scripture provide? The difficulty of cultivating the Primordial Sword Scripture was much greater than other techniques of the same level. However, the rewards were equally substantial once you successfully completed the cultivation. Ninety-one, ninety-two, ninety-three! While others might face obstacles, in Chen Fei¡¯s case, there was no room for obstacles when it came to the Primordial Sword Scripture. Especially considering that his mental focus had already reached perfection, and both his apertures and mental focus were perfected, achieving the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm was inevitable. ¡°Hum!¡± The connection of elemental power among all 108 apertures was completed in an instant, and a completely new whole emerged within Chen Fei¡¯s body. It was seamless and, in a sense, heightened his perception of the world, making it incredibly clear and vivid. The pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, achieved! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After contemplating the changes within his body for a moment, Chen Fei was about to conclude his cultivation when suddenly, the tranquil Suppressing Dragon Elephant trembled. Both the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s body-sealing and mind-sealing techniques were activated simultaneously. Chen Fei¡¯s blood boiled within his body as if stimulated by the perfection of his apertures. The proficiency of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s techniques soared rapidly. He was already not far from the Perfection Realm, and now, he had unexpectedly surged past it. ¡°Crack!¡± As if a tremor in the soul, within his body and yet in the void, a discreet aperture slowly manifested itself within Chen Fei¡¯s body.. Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: Breaking the Limit Chapter 438: Breaking the Limit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei looked in astonishment at the aperture that existed somewhere between the void and reality. However, he soon realized that this couldn¡¯t be considered a typical aperture; it only bore some resemblance to one. Apertures were places where one harnessed and refined elemental energy. But this newfound anomaly didn¡¯t seem to absorb elemental energy or exhibit the characteristics of elemental refinement. Chen Fei continued to observe this new anomaly, with various martial arts techniques and scriptures flashing through his mind. However, none of them provided any information about this newly appeared anomaly. Even the most fanciful tales from the world of fiction had never mentioned such an anomaly. An hour passed, and the frequency of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s operation began to decrease, the boiling blood gradually calming. At the same time, this new anomaly remained stable. The human body¡¯s mysteries lay in the constant exploration and utilization of its inherent wonders in martial cultivation. There were always said to be 108 apertures within the human body, a fact confirmed since ancient times. There had never been any mention of a martial art that could enable one to cultivate additional apertures. 108, in harmony with the profound principles of heaven and earth. The reason humans could practice martial arts was because certain characteristics within the human body resonated with the unique traits of this world. When these two aspects converged, humans could harness the great power of heaven and earth within themselves. If there truly were undiscovered apertures, and Chen Fei had chanced upon one, he would have to carefully consider whether he should cultivate it or not. The path of martial cultivation involves connecting the 108 apertures, achieving the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, and then forcibly fusing the 108 apertures to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. These are the established stages of growth, and the realms beyond, such as the Mountain Sea Realm or even more formidable realms, follow this same trajectory. In this martial world, various methods of cultivation have emerged over the years, too numerous to count. However, in the end, the path of martial arts has endured and spread widely. Apart from its competitiveness in terms of combat power compared to other cultivation methods, what¡¯s crucial is that martial arts practice is suitable for the vast majority of people, and the path is clear. Other cultivation methods often have special requirements for one¡¯s physique, the environment, or even a specific type of spiritual material to continue practicing. Some may find themselves at a dead end midway, like the Resisting Evil lineage. Attempting to control the evil powers for combat, but these powers are sealed within one¡¯s own body. Each time one harnesses these powers, irreversible harm may be done to the body. This is especially true in the early stages, and if one continues to seal even more potent powers within the body, the first thing that may collapse is the body itself. So, while 108 apertures can lead to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, whether 109 apertures can ultimately achieve this realm remains uncertain. Fortunately, this new anomaly that has appeared is not an aperture. During this one-hour observation of the emergence of this anomaly, Chen Fei gradually discovered some of its mysteries. The most obvious change was that, with the appearance of this anomaly, the strength of Chen Fei¡¯s physique had improved significantly. At this moment, Chen Fei resembled a humanoid beast, possessing unimaginable power. Besides the tremendous advancement in strength, this anomaly was currently exerting a pull on the other 108 apertures within Chen Fei¡¯s body. This discovery was the most surprising to Chen Fei. This pulling sensation indicated a possibility: this anomaly might assist in the final fusion of these 108 apertures into a single whole, achieving the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. For those in the Aperture Tempering realm, breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm required first pushing their mental limits and then forcibly fusing all their apertures together. At this point, the specific details of how they achieved this fusion would vary depending on their individual cultivation methods. For instance, in the case of the Primordial Sword Scripture, although it was difficult to cultivate, once mastered, not only was achieving the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm effortless, but the subsequent path to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would also be less convoluted. One of the most significant advantages lay in how, after reaching the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm with the Primordial Sword Scripture, the daily practice of the technique would gradually draw the 108 apertures closer together, preparing a solid foundation for the eventual forcible fusion. This newfound anomaly seemed to be providing a unique path to achieving the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one that differed from the traditional methods of martial cultivation. At this moment, the anomaly within the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s body was pulling on Chen Fei¡¯s various apertures constantly, even bypassing his usual daily practice. Although the force applied was not great, this continuous pulling had no interruptions. Day and night, it tirelessly exerted its influence. If Chen Fei combined this with his daily practice of the Primordial Sword Scripture, his chances of successfully breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future would be significantly higher compared to other practitioners at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the dream of countless martial artists, and at this moment, Chen Fei had taken a step ahead of others at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. While there were many practitioners at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, the number of those who had reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was much smaller. For example, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had practitioners at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, but they had not yet broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This illustrated how challenging it was to reach the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei stood up, sensing the faint but persistent anomaly within his body, the immense power it provided, and the surging elemental energy formed by the 108 apertures. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. As long as it didn¡¯t take too long for the apertures to be drawn together, and as long as he could obtain the rare elixirs or spiritual materials that could help his mental limits break through, Chen Fei would be able to achieve the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The only challenge lay in the fact that such elixirs or materials were extremely expensive and rare. Trying to obtain them through conventional means was virtually impossible. To some extent, the elixirs or spiritual materials that could help break through mental limits were even more precious than ordinary top-grade spiritual weapons. Top-grade spiritual weapons were relatively rare even in bustling places like the Boundless Sea. The elixirs or materials that could facilitate mental limit breakthroughs were even rarer. Once they appeared, they would inevitably lead to a frenzied rush to acquire them, and the required amount of elemental stones would be an extremely exorbitant figure. Chen Fei¡¯s current stash of elemental stones had already dwindled significantly, with most of them used to purchase elixirs to achieve his current level of cultivation. He did possess a high-quality spiritual sword, obtained from the slaying of the Heavenly Sun Mansion¡¯s Tao Shiyue. However, even if he were to sell this high-quality spiritual sword, not to mention the question of whether there was a market for it, the amount of elemental stones it would fetch wouldn¡¯t make a significant difference. Of course, Chen Fei had another avenue: entering the Strange Heart Realm and slaying Tier-3 Evils. Tier-2 Evil origins were no longer of any use to Chen Fei at his current level. It was like a bottle that was already filled with water; the Tier-2 Evil source couldn¡¯t make the bottle any larger and therefore couldn¡¯t contain more water. However, the Tier-3 Evil origin, due to its different nature, would have a much more significant effect if Chen Fei could kill a Tier-3 Evil and refine its origin. It might be even more potent than regular mental limit breakthrough elixirs. But Tier-3 Evils represented the existence of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei¡¯s Godslayer Sword could slay Tier-2 Evils, but when it came to Tier-3 Evils, his attacks might be no more than ordinary damage. This kind of damage, which was far from being able to slay a Tier-3 Evil, seemed like an unattainable goal, and it would only enrage the Tier-3 Evil, leading to relentless pursuit and attack on Chen Fei. The prospect of being pursued relentlessly by an Evil equivalent to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was too intense for Chen Fei to contemplate. Therefore, seeking out mental limit breakthrough elixirs or spiritual materials seemed more suitable for him. Fortunately, Chen Fei had plenty of time right now. He had just broken through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, and the 108 apertures hadn¡¯t fully come together yet. This gave him time to search for the elixirs he needed to break through his mental limits. Compared to other practitioners at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei had a significant advantage, so he maintained a stable mindset. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei arrived outside the Haiyan City, with the goal of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. The night had already fallen, and in the past, there would be few people outside the Haiyan City at this hour. But with the appearance of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, even under the cover of night, this place was still bustling with activity, even more so than inside the city. Chen Fei looked ahead. The so-called Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was actually a small hill, currently carried by a monstrous beast, with a person standing on the beast¡¯s back. A Tier-3 beast, equivalent to a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert among humans, and due to its massive size, the aura it emitted was incredibly imposing. Although the beast was currently lying quietly on the ground, and it hadn¡¯t even opened its eyes, there weren¡¯t many people who could approach within a hundred steps of it. Without the cultivation level of the Aperture Tempering realm, one might feel trembling just by looking at the beast, and it had nothing to do with bravery. It was purely because of insufficient cultivation, being overwhelmed by the beast¡¯s aura, rendering them powerless to resist. Compared to the strong aura of the monstrous beast, the mountain-shaped spiritual treasure on top of it didn¡¯t exude much compelling presence at the moment, resembling an ordinary small hill. However, when one observed it closely, they would notice the extraordinary nature of this mountain, compelling one to keep their attention fixed on it. The higher one¡¯s cultivation level, the more pronounced this feeling became. In contrast, those martial artists in the Body Tempering Realm didn¡¯t sense anything unusual. ¡°Spiritual treasure!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, and then he moved swiftly, arriving in front of the monstrous beast. The beast seemed to sense Chen Fei¡¯s aura at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, opened its eyes slightly, glanced at Chen Fei, and then closed its eyes again. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s hair moved without wind, and ripples appeared in his sea of consciousness. Even though the Tier-3 beast didn¡¯t react aggressively toward Chen Fei, his mind and body instinctively went on guard. It was a subconscious response when facing creatures much more powerful than oneself, and Chen Fei was no exception. Shao Yongmin stood on the back of the monstrous beast, looking down at Chen Fei. Upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, a hint of interest appeared on his face. Shao Yongmin was the one responsible for maintaining the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, similar to the duties of the disciples at the Enlightenment Tower. He was in charge of the daily operations of the ranking. Many practitioners at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm had come to challenge within the Haiyan City, but so far, none had managed to make it onto the ranking.. Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: Spirit Injecting Spiritual Treasure Chapter 439: Spirit Injecting Spiritual Treasure Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The so-called Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings are actually composed of two lists, corresponding to the Body Tempering realm and the Aperture Tempering realm. As for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it is not within the scope of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings. Whether it is the ranking for the Body Tempering realm or the Aperture Tempering realm, only the top thirty are selected. In other words, only the top thirty will be displayed on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings, while the rest are just running alongside. The ranking for the Body Tempering realm is commonly known as the ¡°Small Ranking,¡± and the one for the Aperture Tempering realm is naturally referred to as the ¡°Big Ranking.¡± In Boundless Sea, there are a great number of martial practitioners, possibly nourished by the rich natural Primordial Energy of Heaven and Earth from the moment they are born. Therefore, the most fierce competition actually takes place on the Small Ranking for the Body Tempering realm because it has the most practitioners. So, for those who can make it to the Small Ranking, as long as they don¡¯t fall midway, it¡¯s almost inevitable that they will break through to the Aperture Tempering realm later on, and these individuals will demonstrate exceptionally outstanding performance in the Aperture Tempering realm. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings have been ongoing for many years. Someone has specially counted, and it was found that many of those who made it to the Small Ranking in their day eventually appeared on the Big Ranking after several years in the Aperture Tempering realm, with a rate of two to three out of ten. Juniors with outstanding talent generally maintain their excellence and seldom experience a sudden decline later on, especially those who have emerged in the top thirty among thousands of competitors. Their value is unquestionably remarkable. Compared to the Small Ranking, there are slightly fewer participants attempting the Big Ranking in the Aperture Tempering realm, but when it comes to actual numbers, it is still a significant figure. In the Boundless Sea, practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm were not considered rare within the Thousand Feather Alliance. Compared to the days of Immortal Cloud City, where nearly every practitioner in the Aperture Tempering realm was well-known, those in the Aperture Tempering realm within the Thousand Feather Alliance were at most renowned within their own territory. Once you ventured outside your faction¡¯s influence, hardly anyone would know your name. This was because the Thousand Feather Alliance was vast, and there were numerous practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm. Even those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm were known at most to a dozen or so neighboring factions; that was already considered having a significant reputation. If one wanted to truly make a name for themselves throughout the entire Thousand Feather Alliance, they could only do so by making it into the top thirty of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings. Each name on that list was practically famous. While making it onto the list didn¡¯t guarantee reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future, it was a fact that a high proportion of those on the list did achieve Combined Aperture Tempering realm status. This big ranking list was essentially a pool of candidates for future Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he leaped onto the back of the demonic beast and made a courteous gesture towards Shao Yongmin. ¡°I wonder, sir, if you¡¯d like to hear the rules of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings?¡± Shao Yongmin returned the gesture. Every pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm practitioner had the potential to reach the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although Shao Yongmin had an extraordinary background, he still maintained a respectful attitude towards such experts. After all, Shao Yongmin¡¯s own strength was only in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°I hope for some clarification,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings are magical treasures held by Master Haiyue. To challenge the rankings, you need to pay fifty low-grade Primordial stones each time. If you can break into the top thirty, we won¡¯t discuss matters of reputation here, but within the rankings, you can infuse your weapon with spiritual essence on the spot, and you will also receive a Haiyue Token,¡± Shao Yongmin explained with a soft smile. Some people cared about their reputation, while others didn¡¯t. To attract prodigies who didn¡¯t care about reputation, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings offered two additional benefits. Infusing a weapon with spiritual essence was a significant advantage for any weapon, even if it was just a subsidiary weapon of a spiritual treasure. It could bring about considerable changes in the weapon, given the gap between spiritual treasures and spiritual weapons in terms of tiers. In addition to weapon infusion, there was the Haiyue Token. This token led to a cave specially established by Master Haiyue, which opened every fifteen years and contained an unknown number of rare treasures. Many people competed for these treasures, but if one¡¯s strength was sufficient, they could return with a full haul. Of course, Haiyue Tokens were not limited to just thirty; they were distributed through other means as well. However, for prodigies, obtaining a Haiyue Token from the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings was the simplest route. ¡°Haiyue Token?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. He was aware of the concept of weapon infusion, and it was one of the primary reasons for his visit this time. After all, his Qianyuan Sword was currently only a top-grade spiritual weapon, and there was still a long way to go before it could become a top-tier spiritual treasure. According to the normal course of progress, it would likely take Chen Fei two to three decades, or even longer, to elevate the Qianyuan Sword to the level of a top-tier spiritual treasure. During such an extended period, Chen Fei might even break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, making the Qianyuan Sword progressively less impactful for him. However, if he could obtain a single infusion of spiritual essence for his weapon, it would significantly accelerate the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s growth. That¡¯s why Chen Fei had come here. Exchanging fifty Primordial stones for this opportunity was entirely worthwhile. As for the Haiyue Token, Chen Fei had heard of it before. He didn¡¯t expect to find it here, but he realized that within the Haiyue Cave, he could likely acquire the rare elixirs and spiritual materials he needed for his cultivation, which would be hard to come by elsewhere. This challenge to the rankings seemed to address both of his concerns in one go- Of course, it was imperative to break into the top thirty to obtain these two rewards. Given the vastness of the Thousand Feather Alliance and the fact that the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings extended not only throughout the alliance but also into other areas of the Boundless Sea, achieving a genuine ranking was an exceedingly challenging task. Furthermore, based on what Chen Fei had learned, not all of the current top thirty individuals on the big ranking were pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm practitioners; some were in the mid or late stages of the Aperture Tempering realm. This ranking assesses the combat power and potential exhibited by practitioners at the same level. Typically, pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm practitioners have the best control over their power at their level, but it¡¯s not impossible for some young prodigies to shine brightly even before reaching the peak. ¡°Thank you for the explanation!¡± Chen Fei bowed and handed over the package on his back, which contained the fifty low-grade Primordial stones. Chen Fei¡¯s already limited Primordial stone reserves were now even more depleted. ¡°Please!¡± Shao Yongmin lightly tossed the fifty low-grade Primordial stones, and a strong suction force emerged, causing all fifty Primordial stones to fall into the mouth of the beast beneath their feet. Hearing the crunchy sound from below, Chen Fei smiled faintly and then entered the cave entrance beneath the mountain. The sensation was similar to entering the Enlightenment Tower, but there were noticeable differences. When Chen Fei opened his eyes, he found himself in a training arena. The arena was quite large, and beyond it, there was only mist and clouds, obscuring visibility further. ¡°Hum!¡± The spiritual energy in the entire arena trembled slightly, and three figures appeared in front of Chen Fei. Their auras were fully exposed, and all of them were in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm. For the opening trial, three opponents in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm had been provided based on Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level. While practitioners at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm were undoubtedly much stronger than those in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, the latter were not to be underestimated, especially when their numbers increased, posing a significant threat. ¡°Please!¡± The three opponents on the other side bowed. ¡°Please!¡± Chen Fei also returned the gesture. In the next moment, the three opponents blurred and disappeared from their original positions. When they reappeared, they were already surrounding Chen Fei. Their sharp auras pressed down on him, and their attacks aimed directly at vital points on his body. With a perfect state of mind, it seemed like the movements of the three opponents had slowed down. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes shifted, allowing him to observe the various details within their techniques. With a single glance, there were no more secrets. With a casual sweep of the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, the Primordial energy from the 108 meridians in his body surged, creating a powerful force. Even without the enhancement of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s physique, the power he displayed now exceeded his peak before his breakthrough. ¡°Boom!¡± With just a simple strike, the coordinated attack from the three advanced Aperture Tempering realm opponents was broken. This was the sheer dominance of cultivation level. The three opponents crashed into the ground, leaving three massive craters. However, they quickly got up, remaining vigilant as they watched Chen Fei, prepared to prevent him from charging in for a follow-up attack. As Chen Fei observed the reactions of the three opponents, his gaze subtly shifted. Based on what he knew, the opponents here were recreated from the information left behind by the challengers who came before. In other words, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings had extracted the combat data of those previous challengers and used their own power to recreate them. With the power of a spiritual treasure controlling the cultivation levels of those in the Aperture Tempering realm, it was effortless to deeply replicate the fighting styles of the past challengers. Therefore, the three opponents felt just like real individuals to Chen Fei, with no discernible differences. After pausing for a moment in the distance and seeing that Chen Fei had not moved, the three opponents rushed at him once again. This time, they didn¡¯t split up but charged at him together. It was evident that they knew splitting up and surrounding Chen Fei was ineffective. Instead, they opted for a direct frontal assault, even adopting a life-or-death attitude to strive for their last chance at victory. A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he felt something, although it wasn¡¯t enough to make him excited. However, there was at least some progress. Hundreds of miles away, on Primordial Water Island. Primordial Water Island was where the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion, the two sects, were currently located. The island was named by taking one character from each of the sects¡¯ names. Ji Ruiqing, the Sect Master of the Sunken Water Pavilion, and Qu Qingsheng, the head of the Primordial Sword Sect, stood together, observing the individuals who were bound before them. ¡°In recent days, there have been more people attempting to explore the island. It seems that some factions may be showing interest in us,¡± Wu Guangyin said in a deep voice. ¡°It¡¯s been over half a year since we settled here, so it¡¯s only natural that they would want to test us,¡± Ji Ruiqing replied quietly. In the world of ordinary people, survival of the fittest was a harsh reality, and the world of martial practitioners was no different, if not even more direct. To progress, martial practitioners needed to compete for various resources. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Primordial Water Island was located in a remote area with few valuable resources nearby, but that didn¡¯t deter others from being curious about the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion. If they perceived weakness, they wouldn¡¯t hesitate to come and take a piece of the pie to satisfy their needs. ¡°Continue to strengthen our vigilance. Anyone who crosses the line must be captured,¡± Qu Qingsheng said sternly. In the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings. Chen Fei swept his sword horizontally, and the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade cut through the bodies of the three opponents. The three opponents burst into countless points of light, disappearing from view. The entire training arena trembled slightly, and five figures appeared in front of Chen Fei.. Chapter 440 - Chapter 440: Attention Chapter 440: Attention Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The aura of the five figures remained in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm. However, compared to the three individuals just now, their auras had risen significantly, and the number of opened acupoints was estimated to be around a hundred. Having a hundred acupoints was already considered outstanding in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm. Those cultivation techniques that could open a hundred acupoints were considered top-notch. The five figures moved swiftly, this time not dispersing but charging directly towards Chen Fei. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, although not a living being, possessed its own wisdom. It could automatically adjust the fighting style of the defender based on the challenger¡¯s combat methods. The auras of the five individuals were interconnected, forming a formation beneath their feet, linking their strengths together. This formation couldn¡¯t directly stack their strengths; otherwise, even in a head-on clash, pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm experts might be sent flying by a single sword strike. However, while it couldn¡¯t enhance their maximum strength, when they were attacked, it allowed them to distribute the damage among each other. This formation couldn¡¯t raise the limit of their strength, but it indirectly lowered the opponent¡¯s power. ?Crash!* The Qianyuan Sword swung out, clashing with one of the individuals¡¯ sword blades. In a muffled collision, the person¡¯s body trembled and involuntarily took a few steps back, but that was all. No severe injuries, not even spitting blood. A mere step back had dispersed the tremendous force behind the Qianyuan Sword, spreading it across the ground and the bodies of the other four individuals. *Swooshl* Four sword blades sliced through the air, targeting the vital points of Chen Fei¡¯s body without distinction. Although the individuals¡¯ auras had slightly dropped due to sharing the damage, it didn¡¯t affect the rhythm of their attacks. Compared to the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm was much stronger due to the connection of a hundred and eight acupoints. However, in terms of defense, it hadn¡¯t reached an exaggerated level. If struck by such four simultaneous attacks, it was entirely impossible for a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert to completely withstand the assault. At best, one would suffer severe injuries, and at worst, it could result in instant death. ?Boom!* A loud explosion rang out, and before the four sword blades could get within a foot of Chen Fei¡¯s body, they were intercepted by a black barrier that hung in mid-air. In the next moment, a sword formation enveloped all five individuals. The Primordial Sword Formation! The once Zhongyuan Sword Formation had undergone an upgrade, becoming the most powerful sword formation of the Primordial Sword Sect. The sword pearls had also disappeared, and within the Primordial Sword Formation, countless sword threads traversed, restraining all five individuals. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t even utilized the immense strength bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant at this moment. He was simply displaying the power of the Primordial Sword Scripture. Chen Fei wanted to see what kind of power the Primordial Sword Scripture, the technique that had caused the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect to split it into seven separate inheritances due to concerns about the difficulty of its cultivation, possessed after reaching perfection. In other places, finding a suitable opponent would likely require a bit of special fate However, now, within the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, opponents were readily available, and they could adjust their combat styles at any time based on Chen Fei¡¯s fighting style. Opportunities like this were rare, and Chen Fei naturally wanted to comprehensively confirm the level of his various techniques now. He had a vague assessment of his abilities, but true combat was the ultimate test of correctness. Inside the Primordial Sword Formation, the sword energy roared, and the power of each sword thread seemed to be capable of slicing through the void. Despite being five Aperture Tempering realm experts in the later stage, each of whom had opened around a hundred acupoints, they were currently confined within a certain range and unable to break free. Moreover, because the Primordial Sword Formation suppressed the natural energy of the world and isolated other forces, the formation under their feet gradually dissipated after holding on for a moment. Injuries started to appear on the bodies of the five individuals, but the power of the sword formation also began to waver. Ultimately, even at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, they were still within the realm of Aperture Tempering realm. The ability to trap five advanced Aperture Tempering realm experts with a single person¡¯s power in a short period of time was already impressive. Furthermore, combat wasn¡¯t just about suppression and brute force. With the current situation, transforming it into a winning position was actually a straightforward task. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he appeared in front of one of the individuals, thrusting his sword forward. In an instant, the power of the sword formation concentrated on the Qianyuan Sword. The next moment, the Qianyuan Sword pierced through the person in front of him. Although the opponent attempted to resist, there was hardly any room to maneuver within the formation. While the other four intended to take advantage of this opportunity to break the sword formation, they still lacked that tiny bit of strength, and that slight difference led to a completely different outcome. The Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand trembled slightly as the person in front of him burst into countless specks of light. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he appeared in front of another person. just moments ago, all five of them couldn¡¯t contend with the Primordial Sword Formation. Now, with only four individuals left within the formation, the outcome was evident. Chen Fei continued this one-by-one, and in the blink of an eye, he had turned the remaining four individuals into points of light, disappearing from the martial arts arena. The martial arts arena, which had been filled with the roaring of sword energy just moments ago, suddenly fell silent. A stream of Elemental Energy appeared in the air in front of Chen Fei, enveloping him, and at the same time, a message appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. ¡°Rest for an hour, or leave?1¡® Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly. This treasure was quite intriguing, as it even had a mid-match rest period. The stream of Elemental Energy was meant to replenish depleted elemental energy. In the eyes of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, it seemed that five advanced Aperture Tempering realm experts were roughly equivalent in strength to a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert. To defeat the five individuals, one¡¯s cultivation technique had to be reasonably powerful, and the combat insight of the challenger had to be high enough. Otherwise, the previous match might have turned into a stalemate, and determining the winner or loser would have been quite challenging. Chen Fei absorbed the Elemental Energy for a moment and then stopped because his Elemental Energy had fully recovered. The previous battle hadn¡¯t consumed much of Chen Fei¡¯s energy. He had merely tested the power of the Primordial Sword Scripture. He hadn¡¯t used any of his other techniques. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, after mastering the Primordial Sword Scripture, he would indeed be stronger than an ordinary pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert. Plus, the benefits it provided for breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm made it a worthy cultivation path despite its difficulty. Of course, the prerequisite was having sufficient talent. Otherwise, if one¡¯s talent was even slightly lacking, it might not be possible to reach the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm even after a lifetime of practice. Chen Fei waved his hand casually, dispersing the surrounding natural Elemental Energy and chose to continue with the challenge. Chen Fei had a rough understanding of the power possessed by the Primordial Sword Scripture. What would come next was a test of how far Chen Fei could go on this ranking list with all his power unleashed. The number of spirits absorbed by the treasure determined the position Chen Fei could reach on this ranking list. For this straightforward benefit alone, Chen Fei had to take this seriously; otherwise, he would be the one losing out. The martial arts arena trembled slightly, and a figure appeared in front of Chen Fei. It was a complete circle, with a firm aura, indicating a pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. From this moment on, Chen Fei¡¯s opponent was someone of the same level. Outside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. The sky had darkened even more at this moment, with moonlight obscured by thin clouds. However, outside the Haiyan City, the atmosphere was still lively. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking would leave Haiyan City in two days, and it was uncertain when it would return. Many people who were relatively far from Haiyan City had finally arrived after receiving the news, joining the challenge. Those in the Body Tempering realm made up the majority of challengers since it only cost five low-grade elemental stones. Compared to the fifty elemental stones required for those in the Aperture Tempering realm, this cost was considered quite affordable. While many martial artists in the Body Tempering realm weren¡¯t wealthy, they could still scrape together the required amount. Besides the Body Tempering realm participants, there were fewer challengers in the Aperture Tempering realm, but in terms of absolute numbers, they were still significant. The three-starred beast beneath the ranking stone was no longer as enthusiastic about consuming elemental stones. Occasionally, a few elemental stones would fall from its mouth, and it paid little attention to them. From this behavior, it was evident that this three-starred beast had consumed quite a number of elemental stones recently, which had made it appear this sluggish. ¡°Someone has passed the second stage and is starting the third stage! Suddenly, someone pointed ahead and shouted. ¡°It¡¯s the Big Ranking, a master of the Aperture Tempering realm.¡± A halo lit up on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and within the halo, a faint figure could be seen. ¡°It¡¯s the person from earlier.¡± The figure within the halo emitted a subtle aura, and it was quickly identified as the same individual who had entered not long ago, Chen Fei. After all, those in the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm were the center of attention wherever they went. On the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, among the top thirty names, only a few were from different realms, while the majority were experts in the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. From this, it could be seen that those in the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm had the best chance of breaking into the top thirty. Below the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, unless someone possessed extraordinary talent, they were often just accompanying runners. However, in recent days, many pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm experts had come to the vicinity of Haiyan City, but none had entered the top thirty. Most of them had fallen short earlier in their attempts, which was regrettable. ¡°To pass the third stage is the qualification to challenge the top thirty geniuses.¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°That person from earlier seemed a bit unfamiliar; I haven¡¯t heard of his name.¡± Someone whispered. There were many pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm experts in the vicinity of Haiyan City, so not every one of them was well-known. However, those in the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm were the strongest under the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, so they did have some reputation. ¡°The Precious Tempering Pavilion is opening up over there. Want to go and place a bet?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. The person from earlier probably just recently broke through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. His strength might not be fully developed yet, and it¡¯s hard to say if he can pass the third stage. We can place a bet.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a reasonable point, but we can also take a gamble, betting that he can make it to the fourth stage. Maybe there will be a surprise.¡± ¡°No, no. There aren¡¯t that many places to take risks. Let¡¯s play it safe. As Chen Fei entered the third stage of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, the attention of the onlookers immediately shifted entirely to him. Yan Zesong stood not far away, observing the aura of Chen Fei on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and his brow furrowed slightly.. Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: Unable to Withstand a Single Blow Chapter 441: Unable to Withstand a Single Blow Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A few days ago, Yan Zesong had already made it onto the rankings, but unfortunately, he stopped at the third stage. Yan Zesong didn¡¯t exactly lose, but he didn¡¯t ultimately win either, considering it a draw. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, this spiritual treasure, is incredibly sensitive. The individuals chosen to challenge the rankings are almost tailor-made to counter your martial arts characteristics. To a certain extent, they¡¯ve been restrained. In the vast world of martial arts, every martial art has its strengths and weaknesses. This spiritual treasure has been challenged by countless experts over the years, and the amount of information it holds is truly astonishing. In other places, it might be challenging to find someone perfectly suited to counter your martial arts, but within the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, it¡¯s quite simple. Therefore, despite Yan Zesong¡¯s strength, he still struggled to pass the third stage under these circumstances, and thus, his chances of entering the top thirty for a real challenge were slim. After his recent failure, Yan Zesong returned to the Enlightenment Tower, where he pondered for days, utilizing the tower¡¯s power, and finally came up with a countermeasure. And so, today, Yan Zesong came here again, hoping to re-enter the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking and challenge it once more. However, Yan Zesong didn¡¯t expect that as soon as he arrived, he sensed the aura emanating from Chen Fei on the mountaintop. For Yan Zesong, Chen Fei had left a deep impression. After all, this was the first time in many years that Yan Zesong had seen someone in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm practice safely on the eighth floor of the Enlightenment Tower. The impact of that scene was too strong, and it had only been a few days since then; naturally, Yan Zesong found it hard to forget. But in just a few days of not seeing each other, Yan Zesong hadn¡¯t expected that when he encountered Chen Fei again, Chen Fei had already broken through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. In just a few days, he had gone from the advanced Aperture Tempering realm to the pinnacle, completing the connection of all 108 meridians. This indicated that Chen Fei¡¯s foundation was extremely profound, allowing him to achieve such a feat in one fell swoop. Yan Zesong¡¯s gaze fluctuated, and he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to enter the rankings. He wanted to see how far Chen Fei, the person who had surprised him immensely a few days ago, could go after breaking through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. Would he directly pass the third stage and enter the fourth stage, facing the top thirty talents on the ranking? Yan Zesong¡¯s lips curled slightly, or perhaps, what he would see later is that Chen Fei, after breaking through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, would emerge from the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking severely injured. This was also a possibility. Challenging the ranking was dangerous; all the injuries inside the spiritual treasure were real and not illusory. Being seriously injured inside meant real, life-threatening injuries, and in some cases, if luck was particularly bad, being struck in a vital area could lead to instant death. Over the years, many people had died inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and those who were seriously injured were even more numerous. The only difference from those who fought to the death was probably that during the process of challenging the ranking, if one wanted to concede, they could do so immediately, and then everything would stop. Inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, At this moment, Chen Fei was still unaware of the minor commotion outside. However, even if he had known, he wouldn¡¯t have paid too much attention. Right now, Chen Fei¡¯s focus was entirely on the figure in front of him. Compared to the figures from earlier, the person standing before Chen Fei now was a female martial artist. Among martial artists, the proportion of females wasn¡¯t low. In places like the Sunken Water Pavilion, where the entire sect consisted of females, it wasn¡¯t uncommon among the various forces in the Endless Sea. Her face was cold, but her eyes weren¡¯t dull; instead, they were full of vitality. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t recognize the person in front of him, as the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had collected information on so many martial artists. It was possible that this person could be someone from decades ago. ¡°Xia Xiangyi, please!¡± Xia Xiangyi extended her hand in a polite gesture towards Chen Fei, her demeanor composed and lifelike. ¡°Chen Fei, please!¡± Chen Fei responded in kind. ¡°Boom!¡± Xia Xiangyi¡¯s right foot stepped back, and in an instant, she was in front of Chen Fei. The massive curved blade in her hand, like a towering mountain, pressed down on Chen Fei. Simple and direct, Xia Xiangyi¡¯s strike didn¡¯t carry the slightest hint of variation; it targeted Chen Fei¡¯s centerline. But even in its simplicity, this strike contained an imposing force that was akin to an earth-shattering event. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. This was the first time he faced someone in the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to the strength he had gathered from the five advanced Aperture Tempering realm opponents in his previous battles, the pressure brought by a true pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm was completely different. Moreover, it seemed that the fighting style in Chen Fei¡¯s previous two matches had led the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking to select an opponent who relied entirely on overpowering others. A faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s lips. He didn¡¯t dodge or retreat. Instead, he lifted the Qianyuan Sword in his hand directly to counter Xia Xiangyi¡¯s curved blade. ¡°Boom!¡± A violent sound echoed through the martial arena. A fluctuation of Elemental Energy, centered at the point where their weapons met, radiated in all directions. The ground of the entire martial arena seemed as if it had been plowed, with fine cracks appearing. Chen Fei¡¯s hair fluttered backward, his posture remained unchanged, his feet didn¡¯t move a bit, and even his arms showed no tremors. A bloodstain appeared on Xia Xiangyi¡¯s cheek, and not only on her face, but her arm that held the blade was also covered in wounds. Purely in terms of strength, Xia Xiangyi¡¯s martial arts were stronger than the Primordial Sword Scripture that Chen Fei practiced. Even though the Primordial Sword Scripture included techniques like the Giant Spirit Sword and the Zhongyuan Sword, which enhanced strength. However, compared to Xia Xiangyi¡¯s pure brute force, it fell slightly short. But where the Primordial Sword Scripture might fall short in raw strength, it made up for it in terms of destructive power. Xia Xiangyi¡¯s injuries on her cheek and arm were evidence of that. If Chen Fei had only practiced the Primordial Sword Scripture, at this moment, he would have had to retreat several steps to release the overwhelming strength attached to his body. This step backward would have given Xia Xiangyi a greater opportunity to attack. Xia Xiangyi¡¯s martial arts weren¡¯t afraid of injuries; in fact, the more injured she got, the stronger the power surged within her body. As long as Xia Xiangyi gained the upper hand, she could gradually turn that advantage into a winning position, ultimately securing her victory. But Chen Fei had practiced too many different martial arts. During this clash, Chen Fei didn¡¯t retreat even a bit. The force emanating from Xia Xiangyi¡¯s curved blade was effortlessly blocked by the Suppresing Dragon Elephant within Chen Fei¡¯s body. ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± Xia Xiangyi wielded her curved blade with both hands, continuously trying to push against Chen Fei. The two weapons produced a piercing friction sound, but no matter how hard Xia Xiangyi tried, she couldn¡¯t budge Chen Fei an inch. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. He straightened his back slightly, and in the next moment, a majestic force surged within his body. ¡°Roar!¡± Like a dragon and an elephant, a roar resembling that of an ancient giant beast echoed from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei lifted his arm upward, and Xia Xiangyi¡¯s body involuntarily rose into the air. ¡°Boom!¡± A sudden explosion resounded as Xia Xiangyi¡¯s body couldn¡¯t withstand this terrifying force any longer. She was sent flying backward. If Xia Xiangyi were a real person right now, her mind might struggle to grasp the situation. After all, Xia Xiangyi¡¯s martial arts had always been about suppressing others, yet here she was, sent flying by a single sword strike. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he caught up with Xia Xiangyi¡¯s airborne form, and the Qianyuan Sword thrust forward. The power of the Primordial Sword Scripture was completely bound to the blade. Forces like gravity, sharpness, thunder, and many others melded together, presenting themselves as pure darkness, like an abyss. Such power, condensed entirely on the blade, required the full concentration of even a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm to wield effectively. But in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, the Qianyuan Sword moved as easily as a stroll in the park. The terrifying strength bestowed by the Suppresing Dragon Elephant allowed him to effortlessly control this kind of power. ¡°Boom!¡± Once again, a tremendous force swept through the surroundings, causing the entire martial arena to tremble slightly. Xia Xiangyi¡¯s still unsteady feet were once again sent flying by this strike. Chen Fei took another step forward, leaving no chance for Xia Xiangyi to recover. He swung his sword down. The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade sliced through the air, producing a deafening and horrifying sound like an explosion. Xia Xiangyi, unable to adjust in time, could only defend herself with her curved blade. ¡°Crack!¡± The sound of bones shattering echoed as Xia Xiangyi knelt on the ground with one foot. Her curved blade pressed against her shoulder, and the sound of her bones breaking came from there. Xia Xiangyi raised her head to look at Chen Fei. Veins bulged on her forehead, and the elemental energy in her body boiled as she tried to push the Qianyuan Sword off her curved blade. But no matter how hard Xia Xiangyi struggled, the Qianyuan Sword, like a mountain, firmly pressed down on her curved blade, rendering her immobile. Chen Fei smiled faintly as the Qianyuan Sword, still in contact with the curved blade, passed over Xia Xiangyi¡¯s neck. In the midst of her attempt to resist and struggle, Xia Xiangyi couldn¡¯t make any movements. Her once-prized strength seemed feeble and insignificant before Chen Fei. Xia Xiangyi¡¯s body burst into points of light and disappeared. The martial arena trembled, and a new surge of elemental energy enveloped Chen Fei, along with new information in his mind. The next challenge could begin: to take on the 30th position on this edition of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking! A successful challenge would earn Chen Fei a direct entry into the ranking, with access to both the spiritual treasure¡¯s blessing and the Haiyue Token. Outside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, As Chen Fei¡¯s sword passed through Xia Xiangyi¡¯s neck, the halo representing Chen Fei¡¯s figure instantly enlarged, and his figure ascended one level towards the mountaintop. People outside the Haiyan City, upon witnessing this scene, erupted in excited exclamations. Over the past few days, there had been people who reached the fourth stage, but what surprised everyone was the speed at which Chen Fei was progressing through the challenges. While others took a considerable amount of time to contend with opponents of the same level in the third stage, Chen Fei stood out as the fastest among those who had recently passed the third stage. The speed at which he progressed left people astonished. It seemed like he hadn¡¯t even exchanged a few blows, and he had already won? Around the Precious Tempering Pavilion, there were cries of anguish. Many had placed their bets not long ago, only to witness Chen Fei¡¯s swift victory. They felt they had made a big mistake. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Only a few individuals were smiling; they had bet correctly. The Precious Tempering Pavilion remained indifferent to the surrounding commotion and opened another betting pool. They were curious to see if Chen Fei could continue to advance. This time, even those who had bet on Chen Fei in the previous stage hesitated for a moment. From afar, Yan Zesong watched the figure representing Chen Fei on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, his eyes filled with disbelief. How did he manage to breeze through it so effortlessly? Chapter 442 - Chapter 442: Impossible Chapter 442: Impossible Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Between a few moves, the outcome was determined directly? The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was specially designed based on the performance of those who cleared the first two stages to set the guardians of the third stage. Because of this deliberate targeting, the difficulty of getting through was extremely high. Those who could cultivate to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, which one of them wasn¡¯t a genius? But even so, many people still got stuck at the third stage and couldn¡¯t progress any further. Yan Zesong himself was in such a situation, so when he saw Chen Fei¡¯s performance, Yan Zesong found it somewhat hard to accept. Being deliberately targeted and still being able to get through so quickly, it was obvious that the strength exceeded many, and it could only be achieved by not caring about this kind of targeting. For a moment, Yan Zesong appeared somewhat silent. His ambitious intention to conquer the third stage and challenge the top thirty rankings had diminished significantly. When you work so hard to accomplish something, and others achieve it effortlessly, that feeling was something Yan Zesong had rarely experienced in all these years. On the other hand, Yan Zesong¡¯s peers had this experience every time they faced him. Yan Zesong did not expect that today, he would actually experience this awful feeling himself. Inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Chen Fei was in the Vital Energy Team, his gaze slightly moved as he was currently reading the new rules for challenging the list. ¡°They really have the option to change appearance and aura.¡± Stepping into the fourth stage, with the opportunity to officially challenge the top thirty rankings, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking can directly modify the aura and appearance for those attempting the list. Some people have a strong background and don¡¯t mind their aura and appearance being exposed; they even welcome fame spreading far and wide. For such individuals, being famous has far more advantages than disadvantages. However, there are those who clearly don¡¯t want to be constantly scrutinized by others. Of course, with their cultivation at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, ordinary people wouldn¡¯t be able to scrutinize them anyway. ¡°Modify!¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t hesitate and directly altered the aura and appearance he had left in the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Outside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, everyone sensed the figure representing Chen Fei, and his aura underwent a change. This change was extremely domineering, forcibly reversing the impression that everyone present had of Chen Fei¡¯s original aura. The might of a spiritual treasure, even if it¡¯s just a spiritual treasure¡¯s offspring, was not something the people present could resist. Even those at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would probably be affected. Not to mention that everyone present was beneath the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At this moment, those present weren¡¯t surprised by this. Such modifications to one¡¯s aura happened frequently, and many people who enjoyed watching the excitement had their impressions changed several times in the past few days. For the people present, the modifications made by the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking were only an attachment. The real impact of this aura modification was that if someone truly made it onto the list, others elsewhere looking at the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking would see the modified aura as well. At this moment, among the top thirty on the list, approximately half of them had their auras modified. The rest either had strong backgrounds or, for personal reasons, retained their original auras. In the practice of martial arts, some do it to change their fate, to give themselves a chance to control their own destiny. Others do it for fame, to become renowned across the world; it¡¯s their pursuit. Inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Chen Fei touched his face and found that his appearance had already changed slightly. Even if someone tried to copy Chen Fei¡¯s information after this spiritual treasure¡¯s modification, it would only show this false face. It was necessary to conceal some of his information, that was for sure. With Chen Fei¡¯s current level of strength, the only ones who could pose a threat to him were those above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But those above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm wouldn¡¯t bother with him if he didn¡¯t provoke them, just as Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t randomly target a Body Tempering realm warrior like the one he encountered now. There was simply no need; they were not in the same league, and their chances of crossing paths were very rare. Chen Fei also didn¡¯t hold much interest in Body Tempering realm warriors, with their so-called stroke of luck. Chen Fei¡¯s view of Body Tempering realm warriors was similar to how those above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm viewed those in the Aperture Tempering realm. The principle was the same. Now, the only ones who might still be interested in Chen Fei were probably the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. After all, they knew that Chen Fei had not been practicing for long, and achieving the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm so quickly was almost a certainty. But from what Chen Fei had learned, not to mention the Boundless Sea, even in the Thousand Feather Alliance alone, there were quite a few Aperture Tempering realm experts below the top thirty rankings. Talent, in itself, is difficult to deduce using common logic; prodigies don¡¯t play by the rules. Moreover, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect has already moved into the Thousand Feather Alliance along with the Yu family, distancing themselves from the Haiyan City. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect did this to prevent Shen Yansheng of the Divine Flame Sect from appearing. Being in a more central location within the Thousand Feather Alliance, it was undoubtedly much safer there. The Yu family¡¯s original territory and its surrounding resources had long been fully exploited. With the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect as an ally now, it was only natural to act together. Both sides collaborated to occupy a place in the core area of the Thousand Feather Alliance. So, people from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect nowadays would most likely not know that Chen Fei had reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm because their activities were not in the same region. Even if the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect did find out, it was difficult to say how likely it was for Tong Zhongqiu to take action. Moreover, Chen Fei, in his current state, although unable to defeat someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, had the confidence to escape from the pursuit of an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. As Chen Fei was touching his cheek, suddenly images of ten individuals appeared in front of him. They were ranked from thirtieth to twenty-first on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Chen Fei could now challenge any one of them at will. If Chen Fei succeeded in the challenge, he would directly make it onto the list and could continue to challenge any of the top ten positions. With enough strength, he could reach the top position with just a few challenges. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept over the challengers, and among them, three were in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while two were in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm. These were truly talented individuals, but Chen Fei didn¡¯t intend to pick them. If he were to engage in a real fight, there was a high probability that they would forcefully enhance their strength, raising it to the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei had little interest in such somewhat distorted battles. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze settled on a martial artist wielding a long staff, ranked twenty-fourth on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Chen Fei rarely encountered people who used staff-like weapons, and this ranking was suitable for him to assess the overall strength of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. ¡°Hum!¡± The entire martial arena trembled slightly, and elemental energy surged all around. Even a misty fog enveloped the area. After a moment, when all the dust settled, what met Chen Fei¡¯s eyes was no longer the martial arena but a grassy plain. A gentle breeze blew, causing Chen Fei¡¯s hair to sway, and his green robe clung to his body. Chen Fei looked around with great interest, never expecting that the environment would undergo such a significant change when entering the official challenge. A figure slowly appeared in front of Chen Fei, holding a long staff. Their eyes were sharp, and a powerful aura emanated from them, shattering the surrounding grass with its pressure. Compared to Xia Xiangyi from the third stage, the sense of threat this opponent gave Chen Fei had risen significantly. In normal circumstances, all those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm should have relatively similar strength. After all, they have the same cultivation level, and their 108 apertures are all connected to form a whole. In terms of cultivation methods, there shouldn¡¯t be much difference since they all follow the inheritance that allows them to achieve complete apertures. However, despite starting from the same point, there were still significant differences in strength among them. Some individuals, after reaching the peak of their primary cultivation method, would continue to cultivate other secondary methods. Their energy seemed boundless, or rather, their talent allowed them to see results in any cultivation method in an extremely short time. Some people achieved the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm through relentless effort, reaching 108 connected apertures. Others, however, couldn¡¯t cultivate more apertures because they already had 108. Outside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. As Chen Fei selected his opponent, the aura representing him underwent a change, leaping several positions upward before finally coming to a stop. ¡°Directly challenging the twenty-fourth position?¡± Everyone was momentarily stunned when they saw Chen Fei¡¯s position. No matter how they looked at it, and no matter what their choice, the first opponent should have been the thirtieth-ranked. This sudden jump in rank was something they hadn¡¯t seen in all these days. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it; I just bet that he would make it onto the list!¡± Someone suddenly exclaimed in frustration. After all, the odds for betting on Chen Fei making it onto the list, offered by the Precious Tempering Pavilion, were extremely high. Some adventurous individuals wanted to take a gamble, thinking, ¡°What if he actually succeeds?¡± However, at this moment, watching Chen Fei directly challenge the twenty-fourth position, it didn¡¯t look like a challenge at all; it seemed more like he was playing around. In Haiyan City, for so many days, not a single pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert had made it onto the list. It was evident how difficult it was to achieve this. After all, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking almost encompassed the top talents within the Thousand Feather Alliance and the surrounding areas. Only thirty could make it onto the list at a time, which clearly showed how extreme the competition was. ¡°Hahaha, when it comes to betting, it¡¯s all about small profits and quick turnover. Even if we bet on him losing, we¡¯ll still make some profit, albeit a small one.¡± ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right; it¡¯s all about having some fun with a little gamble.¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s position changed, the atmosphere in the area became lively. The vast majority, if not all, didn¡¯t believe that Chen Fei could succeed. Even though he had cleared the third stage quickly, the third stage was just a threshold to confirm one¡¯s qualification to challenge the top thirty. There was still a significant gap between that qualification and the actual top thirty rankings. This Chen Fei seemed to be excessively confident. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yan Zesong looked at the aura representing Chen Fei on the mountain peak, his brows slightly furrowed. When Yan Zesong saw Chen Fei¡¯s choice, he couldn¡¯t help but feel that Chen Fei was setting himself up for failure. Even winning against the thirtieth-ranked opponent would be considered quite challenging, let alone this kind of leapfrog challenge. However, as Yan Zesong thought about his recent encounters with Chen Fei and the shocks Chen Fei had given him each time, he started to feel less certain. But soon, Yan Zesong shook his head. It was impossible. In the distance, Mi Xian stared at the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, her eyes wide open in astonishment.. Chapter 443 - Chapter 443: Vicious Man Chapter 443: Vicious Man Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation For the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking within Haiyan City, there was hardly anyone who wasn¡¯t curious, and Mi Xian was no exception. Having not received any guiding tasks for several days, Mi Xian would come here to join in the excitement while diligently practicing her breathing technique. When Chen Fei challenged the list, Mi Xian had no knowledge of it because her position was extremely distant. As an ordinary person, whether it was the spiritual treasures or the third-stage monster beast, the aura they unintentionally emitted was a tremendous mental pressure for ordinary people. Thus, Mi Xian could only watch from afar until Chen Fei passed the third stage, and his aura resonated with the breathing technique in her sea of consciousness. It was only at this moment that Mi Xian realized that the big brother who had taught her the technique a few days ago was also here to challenge the list today. As a guide, Mi Xian would spontaneously gather various information, so she had gained a thorough understanding of the rules of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking in these past few days. Therefore, Mi Xian instantly understood what Chen Fei was doing at this moment, directly challenging the twenty-fourth position on the list. It seemed crazy, but subconsciously, Mi Xian was full of confidence in Chen Fei. Mi Xian¡¯s parents and her younger brother stood around, their expressions restrained. Only Mi Xian¡¯s younger brother gazed at the distant Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking with a hint of longing. However, this longing gradually disappeared as he understood that with his martial talent, no matter how he trained or challenged the list, it would be futile. Even gathering the required five low-grade elemental stones to challenge the list was a huge question for Mi Xian in this lifetime. Mi Xian clenched her fists, silently cheering for Chen Fei. Within the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. ¡°Lu Zhongjing, please!¡± Lu Zhongjing looked at Chen Fei and respectfully extended his hand. ¡°Chen Fei, please!¡± Chen Fei also gestured with a hand. As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, Lu Zhongjing¡¯s figure swayed, disappearing from his original position, but he didn¡¯t reappear in front of Chen Fei. Instead, his entire presence vanished instantly. ¡°Huff, huff, huff!¡± The wind on the grassland suddenly became swift, causing the surrounding grass to roll wildly. Lu Zhongjing¡¯s presence began to emerge, but it wasn¡¯t in one specific place; it seemed to be coming from all directions. Chen Fei remained composed, looking around with a faint glint in his eyes. For most people facing this situation, the safest approach would be passive defense, waiting for Lu Zhongjing to reveal himself. But for Chen Fei, who possessed the Star Gazing Art, the true location of Lu Zhongjing was immediately apparent. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s right foot stepped back, and he appeared to the left about a dozen steps away. The Qianyuan Sword trembled, its dark color covering the blade as it roared like a dragon and elephant. The sword¡¯s tip had already pierced forward. ¡°Boom!¡± Within a radius of tens of meters, the grass was instantly reduced to dust. Lu Zhongjing¡¯s figure seemed to be forcibly smashed out of the void, and at this moment, he had completely lost control of his own body, involuntarily retreating backward. Lu Zhongjing had been hiding in the shadows, pretending to be imposing while secretly building up power. The Overbearing Heaven Rod, when unleashed, embodied immense strength. If there was an opportunity to accumulate power, its effectiveness could be enhanced further between techniques. Unfortunately, Lu Zhongjing encountered Chen Fei, and before he could even begin to gather power, he was discovered. Chen Fei¡¯s attack was incredibly powerful, far beyond what one would expect from someone at the Aperture Tempering realm. The renowned Overbearing Heaven Rod was immediately put at a disadvantage with a single strike. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, closely following Lu Zhongjing, and he thrust his sword again. ¡°Zhah!¡± Suddenly, Lu Zhongjing let out a violent shout, and his entire body began to swell. His thick aura began to rise, causing the air around his body to tremble. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword clashed with the Overbearing Heaven Rod, creating a violent sound that sent dust flying in all directions. This time, Lu Zhongjing did not retreat; he withstood the tremendous force exerted by Chen Fei. However, as a result of this clash, Lu Zhongjing¡¯s arms, which held the rod, had several bloody wounds. These injuries weren¡¯t caused by Chen Fei¡¯s sword force but rather the enormous force generated when the two weapons collided, making it difficult for Lu Zhongjing¡¯s body to withstand. Lu Zhongjing¡¯s sudden burst of power had increased his strength and body resilience, but it still fell short in comparison to Chen Fei. Chen Fei managed to absorb and endure all the rebounding force without any discomfort, whether in his muscles, bones, or internal organs. A faint smile appeared at the corner of Chen Fei¡¯s mouth. Indeed, Lu Zhongjing was very strong, much stronger than Xia Xiangyi. If Xia Xiangyi were to face Lu Zhongjing, after a hundred moves, she would undoubtedly be severely injured. If she didn¡¯t seize the opportunity to escape, she might meet a fatal end. However, for Chen Fei, Lu Zhongjing¡¯s strength was far from sufficient. When martial artists engage in combat, especially those of the same level, victory is sometimes determined by a narrow margin. The higher that margin, the more definitive the life-or-death outcome. Chen Fei, however, was stronger than Lu Zhongjing by more than just a narrow margin. ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡± Five consecutive strikes, the Qianyuan Sword and the Overbearing Heaven Rod clashed without any elegance. The area within a hundred steps of where they stood was already covered in cracks, with not a blade of grass left intact. Lu Zhongjing had been coughing up blood since catching the third strike, and by the time the fifth strike came, numerous wounds had appeared on the surface of his body. Simultaneously, he involuntarily took a step backward. Chen Fei took a step forward with his left foot and thrust his sword again. Lu Zhongjing made a strenuous effort to lift the Overbearing Heaven Rod in his hand, attempting to block Chen Fei¡¯s attack. However, the tremendous force contained in the previous strikes was now crushing Lu Zhongjing¡¯s body. Lu Zhongjing was no longer able to control his body as easily as before. In battle, even a slight delay could become a significant vulnerability. In the eyes of someone with Chen Fei¡¯s level of cultivation, such a vulnerability was enough to seal victory. ¡°Chi!¡± The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade pierced directly through Lu Zhongjing¡¯s chest, and his body stiffened abruptly. In the next moment, countless sword elements burst out from Lu Zhongjing¡¯s body, and he disintegrated into dots of light, disappearing without a trace. The 24th position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had been effortlessly claimed by Chen Fei. ¡°Buzz!¡± The surrounding elemental energy seemed to suddenly become gentle, gathering around Chen Fei and allowing him to absorb it. Not only elemental energy, but a medicinal pill appeared in front of Chen Fei out of thin air. A faint medicinal fragrance filled the air, and with just one whiff, Chen Fei felt his mind relax slightly. This was a medicinal pill that helped with mental recovery. It didn¡¯t possess any breakthrough capabilities, but it was still a rare and precious elixir. If given to other Aperture Tempering realm martial artists, consuming such a pill would directly boost their mental strength. In the first three stages, each stage only provided a recovery of elemental energy. Once you truly reached the rankings, the difference in treatment became apparent. Chen Fei reached out and took the pill but did not consume it. Instead, he stored it away. The battle with Lu Zhongjing may have seemed intense, but in reality, both sides exchanged less than ten moves, and the fight had already ended. There was some depletion of elemental power, but the loss of mental strength was minimal. Outside Haiyan City. As Chen Fei defeated Lu Zhongjing and became the 24th ranked member of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, the entire mountain peak of the list trembled slightly. Elemental energy surged from all directions, and there was even a faint echo of celestial music, as if congratulating the newcomer. Seeing this scene, everyone outside Haiyan City was left stunned. Just moments ago, not even a quarter of an hour had passed, and they were shaking their heads at Chen Fei¡¯s reckless decision to challenge the 24th position. However, now Chen Fei had not only successfully challenged it but also secured the 24th position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. The speed of this change was a challenge to their nerves. Just a few days ago, no one from Haiyan City had made it onto the list, and today, they not only made it onto the list but also reached the 24th position. This sudden transformation was incredibly thrilling. ¡°Hahaha, he won, he won! Pay up, quick, pay up!¡± Someone suddenly burst into laughter and rushed to the front of the Precious Tempering Pavilion. The people from the Precious Tempering Pavilion realized the truth just now. They didn¡¯t lose; in fact, they made a substantial profit because very few people had bet on Chen Fei making it onto the list. The reality was so surreal; not only did Chen Fei make it onto the list, but he also secured such a high position. As for those who had bet against him, they now exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of how to describe their feelings at this moment. Yan Zesong kept his eyes fixed on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, watching Chen Fei¡¯s ranking, and involuntarily tightened his grip on the spirit sword in his hand. Yan Zesong didn¡¯t know what he was feeling. It was a mixture of shock and bewilderment. Clutching the sword blade tightly seemed to be the only way to calm his emotions a bit. Further away, Mi Xian stared at the mountain peak with wide eyes, unable to find words, her excitement rendering her speechless. Despite her confidence in Chen Fei, seeing the events unfold in front of her filled Mi Xian with unprecedented joy. It was as if the person who successfully challenged the list had become her, in a sense. Mi Xian¡¯s younger brother looked at his sister with some confusion. While it was indeed impressive that someone from Haiyan City had made it onto the list, he couldn¡¯t understand why his sister was so excited. After all, it was someone else¡¯s achievement. Not only did the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking outside Haiyan City undergo changes, but similar changes occurred in the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings in other locations within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Chen Fei¡¯s name appeared directly as the 24th on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. However, following Chen Fei¡¯s request, the list only displayed his name and a rough likeness, with no additional information. In other cities, people were surprised by the changes in the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. They had no idea who this person named Chen Fei was, and how he had suddenly reached such a high position. With Chen Fei¡¯s inclusion on the list, the person who previously held the 30th position automatically dropped off. In a cave mansion on a certain mountain peak, someone was sitting cross-legged, silently practicing their cultivation. ¡°Senior Brother, we have a problem! Someone has replaced your name on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking!¡± an anxious voice shouted loudly outside the cave mansion. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Who replaced my name?¡± Rao Chengwan opened his eyes, and they gleamed with dazzling sword intent. ¡°Xing Pengbo!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t Xing Pengbo ranked 29th?¡± Rao Chengwan was slightly surprised. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s now 30th. There¡¯s someone named Chen Fei who jumped directly to the 24th position. You¡¯ve all dropped a rank.¡± Rao Chengwan fell into a moment of silence.. Where did this formidable individual come from? To immediately jump to this position upon entering the list! Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Resisting Evil Chapter 444: Resisting Evil Translator. Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Rao Chengwan had just learned that he had dropped from the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Initially, he thought about challenging it nearby to see what the other person was made of. However, unexpectedly, the other person leaped directly to the twenty-fourth position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, highlighting the noticeable gap between them. Was Rao Chengwan, who was originally ranked thirtieth on the list, unwilling to continue climbing? Not really. It was more a matter of being unable to climb any higher. He had tried several times but failed, ultimately settling at this position. Rao Chengwan reached into his pocket and retrieved a token ¨C the Haiyue Token. However, at this moment, the Haiyue Token had lost all its spiritual power, turning into an ordinary piece of metal. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had revoked Rao Chengwan¡¯s qualification to enter the Haiyue Cave. If he wanted to enter the cave, he would have to either regain his spot on the list or obtain the Haiyue Token through other means. ¡°Senior Brother, what should we do now?¡± a reporting disciple asked in a hushed tone. ¡°Let me think about it. You can go for now,¡± Rao Chengwan replied. With a casual flick of his hand, the Haiyue Token turned into fine iron dust and fell between his fingers. After Chen Fei jumped to the twenty-fourth position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, a halo representing him appeared on the mountaintops in various locations. From this moment onward, as long as Chen Fei remained on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking and continued to rise in rank, people from all over could immediately see it. If someone had challenged the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking for fame, they had truly become famous within and outside the Thousand Feathers Alliance at this moment. At this moment, everyone near the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had their eyes fixed on the halo representing Chen Fei. They wanted to see what this newly ranked individual would do next. This edition of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was actually nearing its conclusion because the Haiyue Cave, where the list was derived from, would officially open in a year, marking the end of its fifteen-year cycle. As a result, those who had the qualifications and abilities to make it onto the list had already challenged it in the past decade and a half. in the earlier years, the list underwent the most drastic changes, but now, it had stabilized, with truly formidable individuals having firmly secured their positions. Someone like Chen Fei, who had suddenly jumped to the twenty-fourth position, was a rare occurrence in recent years. Therefore, Chen Fei¡¯s performance on the list was drawing the attention of not only those on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking but also everyone outside it. They all wanted to see what this somewhat mysterious pinnacle of Aperture Tempering realm expert would achieve in the end. Would he remain in place or strive further to climb higher? Meanwhile, various betting markets had sprung up in the cities where the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Rankings were located. Faced with these betting markets, people were enthusiastic about placing their bets. Outside of Haiyan City, The Precious Tempering Pavilion had reopened its betting markets, offering a wide range of options, including staying in place or rising to specific rankings. There were a total of eleven different options. Among them, the highest predicted rank for Chen Fei was the fourteenth position. However, this particular betting market garnered no attention; no one believed that Chen Fei could reach that rank. The most popular bet in the market was whether Chen Fei would rise by two or three positions. On the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, almost all the individuals listed were among the most powerful practitioners in the Thousand Feathers Alliance and its surrounding areas. There was a noticeable gap in strength between each ranking. Once you moved a few positions higher, the disparity became extremely pronounced. Over the years, many of them had not made it onto the list, but they had been exposed to a wealth of information about the list. They could offer a multitude of insights into the various situations on the list. Those who managed to break into the top twenty were typically the prodigies of various major factions, with very few from smaller factions making it onto the list. It wasn¡¯t impossible, but it was indeed exceedingly rare. Talented prodigies had long sought opportunities to join major factions because it was only there that their talents could be fully realized. Although Haiyan City was the largest city in the vicinity, many small factions were stationed in the surrounding areas. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking would only come to Haiyan City every few years. Sometimes, the frequency of its appearances could reveal a lot of information. Apart from the fourteenth-ranked option where no one placed bets, there were a few sparse bets that began at the twentieth position. As time passed, the people outside of Haiyan City grew quiet, all of them watching the changes on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. What intrigued them the most now was which rank Chen Fei would ultimately choose to challenge. As time ticked away, suddenly, the halo representing Chen Fei leaped up several layers. ¡°The fourteenth rank, he¡¯s challenging the fourteenth rank!¡± someone exclaimed loudly. Everyone¡¯s eyes widened slightly. On his first attempt, he had jumped six positions, challenging the twenty-fourth rank. Now, at the twenty-fourth position, he leaped ten places directly, going all out to challenge the fourteenth rank! Yan Zesong¡¯s expression was somewhat stiff because he didn¡¯t know how to react. Was the gap between individuals really this vast? He hadn¡¯t even passed the third level, and now Chen Fei was about to challenge the prodigy ranked fourteenth. Yan Zesong was well aware that within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were many Aperture Tempering realm experts far stronger than himself, but they felt somewhat distant. Because of the distance, he didn¡¯t feel their strength deeply. In the surroundings of Haiyan City, there were no major factions, so there were naturally no prodigies of that caliber. However, at this moment, this person he had some acquaintance with suddenly revealed that he might be one of those exceptional individuals. The feeling was just too intense. Within the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, As Chen Fei selected his opponent, the verdant grassland around him began to tremble slightly. In the next moment, the grassland disappeared, replaced by a towering cliff at Chen Fei¡¯s feet. It was much smaller than the previous dueling arena, no wider than a few dozen steps, and strong winds howled up from below the cliff. A figure appeared in front of Chen Fei. It was a veiled woman with only her eyes visible, and her eyes exuded a sense of deathly silence. An eerie aura enveloped the woman, and in a surreal moment, you might not even consider her a human but rather something closer to the realm of the uncanny. ¡°Sheng Lanping, please,¡± her cold voice echoed from Sheng Lanpmg¡¯s lips. ¡°Chen Fei, please,¡± Chen Fei replied with a courteous gesture. ¡°Crackle, crackle, crackle!¡± As soon as the words were spoken, countless icy tendrils extended from beneath Sheng Lanping¡¯s feet. In just a moment, the cliff, no larger than a hundred steps in diameter around Chen Fei, was shrouded in a chilling atmosphere. The wind seemed to grow more fierce, and even the sky began to produce snowflakes. A snowflake gently landed on Chen Fei¡¯s hair, transforming into a droplet that moistened his locks. ¡°Roar!¡± A piercing, eerie howl suddenly appeared behind Chen Fei. The grating sound seemed as though it would pierce eardrums and turn your mind into a quagmire. ¡°Roar, roar, roar!¡± Chen Fei hadn¡¯t even turned around yet, and several more roars surrounded his body. These sharp roars overlapped, each one growing more powerful than the last. In a surreal moment, it felt like the entire universe was filled with these sounds, and as these roars continued, they gradually faded away. They went from being within the range of what human ears could endure to a higher frequency. They vibrated through not just your eardrums but your entire body, from your muscles and bones to your internal organs. In the blink of an eye, everything happened, and the icy ground had long turned into shards of ice. However, these ice shards didn¡¯t dissipate; instead, they surged toward Chen Fei like sharp blades. ¡°Hiss!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure suddenly appeared in front of Sheng Lanping. The ice shards blocking his path were forcefully crushed into powder as he swung the Qianyuan Sword, aiming a strike at Sheng Lanping. These sudden eerie roars were something an ordinary Aperture Tempering realm practitioner might immediately fall victim to due to their abruptness. Underestimating them could lead to instant danger. For those in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm, they might be turned into bloody mist and cease to exist on the spot. Even for those in the later stages, at most, they could withstand a few more attacks, but the outcome wouldn¡¯t differ significantly. Even for a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm expert, injuries would be sustained. This cliff was too small, and attacks from all directions were so bizarre that there was no place to hide. One had to bear them head-on. However, Chen Fei remained calm at this moment, unaffected in both his mental and physical state by any of these attacks. His mental state, in particular, was fortified with the Thousand Threads Technique and the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. Attacks like these would need to increase their intensity several times over to even begin to unsettle Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± Under the Qianyuan Sword, Sheng Lanping¡¯s body exploded into a flurry of ice powder, causing the entire cliff to tremble slightly, with numerous cracks spreading. Chen Fei turned his head to look at several Snow Evils behind him. Just a moment ago, Sheng Lanping had swiftly transferred her true form onto these Snow Evils, narrowly evading Chen Fei¡¯s strike. The Snow Evils had no trace of living aura, only an endless chill. At a glance, it was impossible to discern which Snow Evil Sheng Lanping had hidden herself within. Or rather, even if Chen Fei discovered Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form, she could freely switch positions among these Snow Evils. The Snow Evils were inexhaustible, and Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form wouldn¡¯t be harmed in the slightest. Furthermore, if any of these Snow Evils were dispersed, a new one would immediately take its place, ensuring that there were always eight Snow Evils. ¡°What an impressive technique!¡± Chen Fei sincerely exclaimed. This method of manipulating the bizarre was strikingly similar to the Resisting Evil lineage followed by individuals like Si Yuanhai. However, compared to them, Sheng Lanping¡¯s strength was many times greater and much more formidable. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The roaring from the Snow Evils¡¯ mouths continued unabated. Although it currently had no effect on Chen Fei, it raised a question: with no defense, could it ever be broken? Even water could wear away stone. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and appeared in front of one of the Snow Evils. The Qianyuan Sword swept across. The Snow Evil was shrouded in a heavy Yin aura, its hands reaching for Chen Fei while two more arms sprouted from under its armpits, joining in the attack on the Qianyuan Sword. Meanwhile, the other three Snow Evils appeared behind Chen Fei, targeting the vital points of his body. Although their power was not on par with the Snow Evil in front of Chen Fei, they had reached the level of the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm. This was equivalent to one pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm Snow Evil working in tandem with seven Snow Evils at the later stages. As long as they were not instantly wiped out, the Snow Evils¡¯ attacks would be ceaseless.. Chapter 445 - Chapter 445: Supreme Grade Spiritual Sword Chapter 445: Supreme Grade Spiritual Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Either possess an overwhelmingly crushing power and wipe out the eight Snow Evils, or engage in mutual attrition to see who lasts in the end. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword drew a sword aura, and in an instant, the three Snow Evils in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm behind Chen Fei were reduced to ashes. The Snow Evil in front of Chen Fei took a few steps back, with all four of its arms shattered. Among the four other Snow Evils that had remained motionless in the distance, three continued to rush towards Chen Fei, while one stayed in the distance as the last seed. At the same time, in other locations on the cliff, the cold wind swirled, and three Snow Evils quickly took shape. Judging from the trend, they would probably fully recover in just a few breaths. Chen Fei remained indifferent to the approaching Snow Evils from behind. He took a step forward, and the Qianyuan Sword continued to sweep towards the Snow Evil in front of him. Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form resided in this Snow Evil. Otherwise, this Snow Evil would not have the strength of the Aperture Tempering realm peak. The Snow Evil possessed by Sheng Lanping had only half of its four arms restored at this moment. When it saw Chen Fei charging at it, it didn¡¯t retreat but instead advanced directly towards him. In Sheng Lanping¡¯s hands, the Snow Evil was expendable. In a confrontation, she would never be timid. At most, she would fight the Snow Evil to the death and then transfer her true form to another Snow Evil. ¡°Boom!¡± Amidst the explosion, the four unrecovered arms not only dissipated instantly, but also most of the arms connected to those arms vanished, as the terrifying power crushed mercilessly through the Snow Evil¡¯s body. ¡°Hehehe!¡± A low, eerie laughter emanated from the mouth of the Snow Evil before him, sounding mocking and resentful, causing unease in the hearts of those who heard it. The aura of the Snow Evil before him suddenly plummeted, and Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form rushed towards the other Snow Evils. Godslayer! Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly burst with dazzling light. Under the Star Gazing Art, he accurately pinpointed the location of Sheng Lanping¡¯s aura and unleashed several consecutive Godslayer Swords, striking at her aura. ¡°Buzz!¡± The aura, which had already fallen, suddenly surged again. Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form was forcibly thrown back onto this Snow Evil by Chen Fei. True form wandering freely, impossible to capture? For other Pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they might not be able to capture Sheng Lanping¡¯s aura, but Chen Fei possessed the Star Gazing Art, leaving no secrets about Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form. In this situation, the Godslayer Sword directly intercepted Sheng Lanping¡¯s spiritual consciousness. Trying to let her true form wander freely was impossible in front of Chen Fei. For the first time, Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form had escaped due to the element of surprise, but using the same move multiple times would easily reveal vulnerabilities. The Qianyuan Sword emitted a black light, and a sword thrust towards Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form. The Snow Evils began to scream frantically, and not only did Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form shatter, but the other seven Snow Evils also roared and exploded into powder. At this moment, the shrieking reached an unprecedented level, and in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the barrier formed by the Thousand Threads Technique shattered instantly. These screams were like thorns, piercing Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual consciousness. But in the next moment, these thorns were shattered as if they had collided with steel plates. Sheng Lanping suddenly let out a muffled groan, and the piercing screams on the cliff came to an abrupt halt. Chen Fei remained expressionless as the Qianyuan Sword pierced through Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form¡¯s head. In the next moment, the Snow Evils exploded into countless specks of light. The cliff, which was once howling with the fierce wind, gradually calmed down. Chen Fei shook the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, causing the remaining snowflakes on the blade to scatter. A battle that could have turned into a protracted struggle had been crushed by Chen Fei. Compared to the previous twenty-four cultivators led by Lu Zhongjing, Sheng Lanping¡¯s strength was indeed superior. If Lu Zhongjing had faced Sheng Lanping, all he could do was face the siege of several Snow Evils. No matter how hard he tried, he would be helpless against Sheng Lanping¡¯s true form. Within dozens of moves, he would be injured and killed, likely within a hundred moves or so. Outside Haiyan City, On the peak representing Chen Fei on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, the halo suddenly radiated brightly, as if it wanted to pierce through the dark night. Just moments ago, there was still some commotion in the surroundings, but upon witnessing the changes on the peak, the scene fell silent. The changes in the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking made it very clear to everyone that Chen Fei had once again successfully challenged the ranking. He had jumped from the twenty-fourth position to the fourteenth position. A single battle, a leap of ten ranks! Such madness, even in a place like Haiyan City, witnessing something like this was astonishing. Not only outside Haiyan City, but at this moment, in all the places where the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was displayed, everyone looked at the changes on the list with incredulous expressions. Compared to Haiyan City, people in some larger cities had actually seen such rapid ascents on the ranking before. However, this kind of behavior usually only occurred in the first few years after the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was established. As time went on, the ranking list became more or less fixed, with occasional changes in the thirtieth position at most. It was rare to see the ranking list change so dramatically, especially when the opening of the Haiyue Cave was approaching. Rao Chengwan was sitting cross-legged on the ground, but even after practicing his techniques several times, he couldn¡¯t calm his state of mind. After all, he had just been kicked off the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking by someone, and it would take some time to regain his composure. ¡°Senior Brother, Senior Brother¡­¡± The person who had come to report the situation just appeared outside Rao Chengwan¡¯s cave again. ¡°What is it now?¡± Rao Chengwan looked at the person with impatience in his tone. ¡°That Chen Fei has challenged the ranking again.¡± ¡°Did he succeed or fail?¡± Hearing news about a newcomer to the ranking, Rao Chengwan became somewhat interested. ¡°He succeeded!¡± ¡°He succeeded? What rank did he reach? Twenty-second, or did he break into the top twenty?¡± Upon hearing that Chen Fei had succeeded, Rao Chengwan didn¡¯t seem too surprised. Climbing to the twenty-fourth position in his first attempt clearly indicated his strong abilities, so it was highly likely he would climb a few more spots. Although there were significant differences in strength between each rank on the ranking list. ¡°Fourteenth place! That Chen Fei directly reached the fourteenth position!¡± ¡°What!¡± Rao Chengwan suddenly stood up from the ground, his expression filled with shock. ¡°This Chen Fei is incredible!¡± The person reporting the news exclaimed. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s take a look together.¡± Rao Chengwan couldn¡¯t sit still anymore, so he pulled his junior disciple and rushed down the peak. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t just causing a disturbance; he was clearly a force to be reckoned with. Going from the twenty-fourth to the fourteenth rank in two battles¡ªwhere would he challenge next? While the outside world was in turmoil, inside the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, Chen Fei remained remarkably calm. After defeating Sheng Lanping, another elixir to restore his spiritual consciousness appeared in front of him. Chen Fei had initially thought that there might be even stronger elixirs available, but now it seemed that these elixirs were specifically for the use of those challenging the ranking. ¡°May I ask, if I reach the first rank, will there be more Spirit Infusion elixirs?¡± Chen Fei looked at the elixir in his hand and suddenly asked. If the elixirs didn¡¯t get any better, and everyone on the ranking had access to the Haiyue Token, then would the benefits of Spirit Infusion be the same for everyone? ¡°Hum!¡± In response to Chen Fei¡¯s question, a piece of information appeared in his mind. After a moment, Chen Fei opened his eyes. Spirit Infusion elixirs had three tiers, corresponding to the top thirty, top twenty, and top ten. Moreover, Spirit Infusion could only elevate a spiritual weapon to the level of a supreme grade spiritual weapon before it stopped. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but touch his nose. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, while it could be considered generous, was also limited in its own way. After all, it was renowned worldwide, with the Haiyue Token and Spirit Infusion benefits. But unfortunately, both of these benefits had their own restrictions. Especially Spirit Infusion, which only went up to the level of a supreme grade spiritual weapon. It seemed that improving spiritual weapons was not a very rewarding task for spiritual treasures. ¡°Can my current rank allow me to upgrade this sword to a supreme grade spiritual weapon?¡± Chen Fei raised the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. ¡°Hum!¡± Another wave passed over, enveloping the Qianyuan Sword within it. After a moment, a positive message appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly as he realized that the second-tier Spirit Infusion could actually upgrade the Qianyuan Sword. This was likely related to the Qianyuan Sword absorbing the Tianhui Stone and the abundance of spiritual essence it had absorbed before. Of course, the most crucial factor was the immense power of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, which had significantly shortened the decades of nurturing time needed. ¡°Upgrade the Qianyuan Sword!¡± Chen Fei contemplated for a moment and then exclaimed. Chen Fei had no intention of continuing to challenge the ranking. In his view, fame would naturally come with strength and didn¡¯t need to be actively sought. Since there were no more significant benefits to be gained by continuing to challenge the ranking, Chen Fei had no reason to continue. As for gaining insights into the abilities of other young talents, Chen Fei was mildly interested, but only to a small extent. These challengers were not real people, and despite the impressive display of their spiritual treasures, there were still some differences from encountering real individuals. If he genuinely wanted to witness the abilities of these individuals, he could wait until the Haiyue Cave opened a year later. There was no need to stay here and observe now. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the entire Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking trembled slightly, and a force that made Chen Fei somewhat fearful enveloped the Qianyuan Sword. Sensing this power, Chen Fei felt a hint of the terrifying might of spiritual treasures. The Mountain Sea realm was truly unfathomable! The Qianyuan Sword eagerly absorbed the surrounding spiritual essence, and although it had only recently become a supreme grade spiritual weapon, it was rapidly improving. The progress was smooth, without any hint of struggle. Meanwhile, outside various locations where the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was displayed, a group of people gazed intently at the aura representing Chen Fei. They were completely captivated by Chen Fei¡¯s performance and wanted to see just how far he could go. Half an hour passed, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura remained in place. An hour passed, and Chen Fei still hadn¡¯t made a decision. Rao Chengwan stood not far away, having traveled a long distance just to witness Chen Fei¡¯s performance. However, after waiting for so long and not seeing anything, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit bewildered. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s aura gradually dimmed, and around him, sighs of regret could be heard. This signified that Chen Fei had decided not to continue the challenge. Several dozen miles away from Haiyan City, Chen Fei¡¯s figure slowly appeared on a hill. As per Chen Fei¡¯s request, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had directly transported him here to avoid the crowds. Moreover, because the ranking had forcefully altered the memories of the people around Haiyan City, they only remembered the modified aura and appearance of Chen Fei. Even Yan Zesong, who had seen Chen Fei a few times before, was affected by this memory manipulation. This was the power of spiritual treasures. Chen Fei looked down at the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, a smile appearing on his face.. A supreme grade spiritual sword, and he had achieved it just like that! Chapter 446 - Chapter 446: Shadow Abyss Sect Chapter 446: Shadow Abyss Sect Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The sword body of the Qianyuan Sword trembled slightly, as if it was also rejoicing at its advancement in grade. After all, it¡¯s too difficult for a practitioner at the Aperture Tempering realm to nurture a supreme grade spiritual weapon. Only those strong beyond the Aperture Tempering realm can quickly promote a superior spiritual weapon to the level of a top-grade one through their own strength. However, practitioners at the Aperture Tempering realm can only benefit from their own strength when using magical treasures to enhance their combat power. Spiritual weapons in the hands of Aperture Tempering realm practitioners are of no assistance, even top-grade ones. Chen Fei took out a token from his sleeve, which was the Haiyue Token. In one year, the Haiyue Cave Mansion would open, and Chen Fei would definitely go on this journey. The main goal is to obtain breakthrough elixirs or spiritual materials. Of course, there are other treasures within the Haiyue Cave Mansion, but for now, Chen Fei has prioritized them at the bottom of his list. Only by improving his own strength can those other things become more meaningful. If Chen Fei doesn¡¯t obtain breakthrough elixirs or spiritual materials in the Haiyue Cave Mansion, he might have to attempt a direct breakthrough later. Without breakthrough elixirs or spiritual materials, he can still forcibly break through, but the success rate will inevitably decrease. That¡¯s an unavoidable fact. Just like in everyday cultivation, even without consuming elixirs, one¡¯s cultivation will slowly increase, but in terms of efficiency, it can¡¯t compare to the effects of using elixirs. Breaking through realms is no different in this regard. The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade quivered slightly, as if it too celebrated its upgrade in quality. Indeed, for a Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, cultivating a high-grade spiritual weapon posed a daunting challenge. Only those at a higher stage than the Aperture Tempering realm could rapidly elevate a superior spiritual weapon to the status of a top-grade one through their innate power. Nonetheless, Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could only tap into their innate power when using magical treasures to enhance their combat prowess. Even with a top-grade spiritual weapon in their hands, Aperture Tempering realm practitioners received no assistance. From his sleeve, Chen Fei retrieved a token¡ªthe Haiyue Token. In a year¡¯s time, the Haiyue Cave Mansion would open, and Chen Fei was determined to embark on this journey. His primary objective was to acquire breakthrough elixirs or spiritual materials. Undoubtedly, the Haiyue Cave Mansion held other treasures, but for now, Chen Fei placed them at the bottom of his priorities. Only by enhancing his own strength could those other items gain significance. If, within the Haiyue Cave Mansion, Chen Fei failed to secure breakthrough elixirs or spiritual materials, he might have to contemplate a direct breakthrough later. Lacking these vital resources, he could still forcefully break through, albeit with a diminished success rate¡ªan inescapable reality. Similar to daily cultivation, even without partaking in elixirs, one¡¯s cultivation would gradually advance, yet in terms of efficiency, it paled in comparison to elixir usage. Breaking through realms followed the same principles. Subsequent battles further confirmed some of Chen Fei¡¯s suspicions. The eerie roars of that Snow Evil concealed the same kind of frenzied chaos found in the Strange Heart Realm. Compared to the dynasty from earlier, it was apparent that the people from the Boundless Sea had delved much deeper into the exploration of the Strange Heart Realm. The Strange Heart Realm was undoubtedly a massive treasure trove. Thanks to his acquisition of the Heart Refinement Formation, Chen Fei¡¯s mental power had rapidly reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. Otherwise, with the resources Chen Fei had obtained himself, purchasing elixirs that could aid his mental power would likely deplete his elemental stones immediately. And if he wanted to buy elixirs for cultivating elemental power, he would be left with no resources. Half an hour later, Chen Fei appeared in a shop in Haiyan City. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s aura had weakened to the level of mid-Aperture Tempering realm, and his appearance had changed slightly. This image and aura had no connection to the Chen Fei on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Therefore, entering Haiyan City, Chen Fei went unnoticed. Being at the mid-Aperture Tempering realm in the entire Haiyan City was not considered a particularly special existence. ¡°Sir, here is the information you requested. Please have a look,¡± the shopkeeper said with a friendly smile as he handed a paper to Chen Fei. Chen Fei took the paper and started reading it slowly. After a moment, he raised his head, his eyes filled with contemplation. This was an information trading shop, a type of establishment that could be found in almost every city and was typically operated by local powers. Naturally, what Chen Fei purchased was information about Sheng Lanping. Just as Chen Fei had suspected, Sheng Lanping indeed hailed from one of the major forces within the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡ªthe Shadow Abyss Sect! The Shadow Abyss Sect was one of the top ten sects within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Among these ten sects, each had a Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak powerhouse overseeing them, along with several other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the sect. In the former dynasty¡¯s territory, Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were considered dominant. While they didn¡¯t hold the same status in the Boundless Sea, they were still a force to be reckoned with. In particular, Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak cultivators, who were just a step away from reaching the Mountain Sea realm, were formidable. It could be imagined how vast and influential these ten sects were with such powerhouses at their helm. Sheng Lanping¡¯s background within such a sect meant she had no need to conceal her identity information when ranking on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. In fact, she had to showcase her talents to the fullest extent in order to thrive within the Shadow Abyss Sect. Therefore, in this shop, Chen Fei easily acquired information about Sheng Lanping. It wasn¡¯t just about Sheng Lanping; he also learned some details about the Shadow Abyss Sect. Chen Fei had previously suspected a connection between Sheng Lanping¡¯s cultivation technique and the Strange Heart Realm, and it seemed his hunch was correct. While the name of the Shadow Abyss Sect might sound sinister, its disciples never engaged in blood rituals or similar practices. Their daily cultivation took place within the Strange Heart Realm. The Shadow Abyss Sect had never concealed this fact. In fact, disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect often invited individuals from other sects to explore the Strange Heart Realm together. The Strange Heart Realm was vast, almost like an integral part of the world itself, with the Shadow Abyss Sect, while powerful, still being a mere speck within it. However, in terms of understanding the Strange Heart Realm, the Shadow Abyss Sect was indeed the strongest presence within the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. ¡°The Shadow Abyss Sect.¡± Chen Fei folded the paper in his hand and contemplated paying a visit to the Shadow Abyss Sect. Not to join their sect, but with the intention of entering the Strange Heart Realm in a location close to the sect. He wanted to observe how the disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect dealt with the Evils. Moreover, Chen Fei wondered if there might be some subtle connections between the Shadow Abyss Sect and the mysterious force that once possessed the Heart Refinement Formation. Chen Fei had been bothered by the fragmented cultivation techniques recorded on the dilapidated walls within the Strange Heart Realm. Unfortunately, no matter how much he lamented, the fragmented records remained inscrutable. Despite spending days or even weeks in the Enlightenment Tower, he couldn¡¯t decipher anything from those disjointed writings. ¡°Safe travels, sir,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile as he collected the silver notes left by Chen Fei on the table. Chen Fei nodded and left the shop. He looked around and decided to sell the high-grade spiritual sword he had obtained from the Imperial City. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s remaining elemental stones were quite scarce. Although there was a certain amount still stored on the panel, these elemental stones could only be stored and not withdrawn. Having no money in his pockets felt somewhat uncomfortable. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he disappeared from his original location. When he turned into an alley, his appearance changed slightly, and his aura rose to the level of advanced Aperture Tempering realm. Selling a high-grade spiritual sword at mid-Aperture Tempering realm might pose some trouble or might not. However, the probability of encountering trouble when selling it at late Aperture Tempering realm was almost negligible. Chen Fei passed through several streets and arrived at the largest shop in Haiyan City, Haiyan Pavilion. Using the city¡¯s name as the shop¡¯s name indicated the background of Haiyan Pavilion. Such shops typically bought and sold even top-grade spiritual weapons, and in their eyes, high-grade spiritual weapons were just valuable commodities. Unlike his experience in the Imperial City, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have to wait for several days to find a buyer here. Within Haiyan Pavilion, he directly sold the high-grade spiritual sword for 2,300 low-grade elemental stones. Compared to the Primordial Sealing Mirror he had sold before, this high-grade spiritual sword fetched an even higher price. Apart from its better quality, a spiritual sword, being a warrior¡¯s primary weapon, was slightly more valuable than special spiritual artifacts like the Primordial Sealing Mirror. Of course, it could also be because acquiring elemental stones was easier in the Boundless Sea compared to the Imperial City. After all, the elemental energy in the air here was much denser, increasing the probability of finding elemental stone veins by a significant margin. The most obvious difference was that in the Immortal Cloud City, elemental stones were just elemental stones, without distinctions of low, mid, or high grades. However, in the Boundless Sea, all the elemental stones Chen Fei had acquired were of low-grade quality. There was a hundredfold difference in grade between each elemental stone. A mid-grade elemental stone could directly exchange for a hundred low-grade elemental stones, making the conversion rate quite extravagant. Mid-grade elemental stones were generally not used by mid-Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and it was almost a waste to use mid-grade elemental stones for cultivation at that level. However, there were rumors that advanced Aperture Tempering realm cultivators might benefit slightly from using mid-grade elemental stones to expand their mental power, which could aid in breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the end, Chen Fei chose to keep ten mid-grade elemental stones, while the rest were still low-grade elemental stones. As he walked out of Haiyan Pavilion, Chen Fei was contemplating whether to find a place to use the mid-grade elemental stones for cultivation and give it a try. Suddenly, his brow furrowed, and he took out a piece of jade from his pocket, which was now emitting a faint red glow. This message had been entrusted to Chen Fei by the sect leader, Qu Qingsheng. The faint red color indicated that the sect was currently facing a threat from an Aperture Tempering realm peak powerhouse, and Qu Qingsheng advised Chen Fei not to return for the time being. Initially, Qu Qingsheng had considered not sending this message, but he was afraid that if Chen Fei suddenly returned, the danger to Chen Fei would be even greater. Faced with an Aperture Tempering realm peak powerhouse, having Chen Fei might provide some assistance, but it was more likely that the entire sect would be wiped out. Hundreds of miles away, on the Primordial Water Island, two figures moved confidently, stepping on the steps of the Primordial Sword Sect as if they owned the place. They were heading towards the main peak of the Primordial Sword Sect.. Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: Slavery Chapter 447: Slavery Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Primordial Sword Sect, several figures flickered and appeared on the steps. It was Qu Qingsheng, Zhou Zixuan, and Ji Ruiqing from the Sunken Water Pavilion. At this moment, the three of them looked at the two approaching individuals, their expressions full of caution. ¡°Here they come. Come with me,¡± Qiu Changtai looked up at Qu Qingsheng and the others, a faint smile on his face. ¡°I wonder, for what reason has Your Excellency come to our Primordial Water Island?¡± Qu Qingsheng clasped his hands and spoke with a deep voice. The pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, it was much stronger compared to the advanced Aperture Tempering realm. Although Qu Qingsheng¡¯s strength had increased significantly compared to the past, thanks to the recovery of the Primordial Sword Scripture, it still couldn¡¯t compare to the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm. At most, being in the Primordial Sword Sect, Qu Qingsheng and his companions could benefit from the sect¡¯s formation and display even greater strength. However, whether it had any effect on the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, Qu Qingsheng was uncertain. ¡°This island is now called Primordial Water Island? The name is quite fitting,¡± Qiu Changtai nodded slightly, the smile on his face fading. ¡°So, does that mean I can¡¯t leave now that this island belongs to you?¡± ¡°Primordial Sword Sect? Is this how you treat your guests?¡± Qiu Changtai¡¯s wife, Lou Sanfeng, chuckled softly, but her laughter was extremely cold, devoid of any warmth and filled with sharpness. ¡°Your words are too serious. If you wish to see Primordial Water Island, you are welcome to do so. Please, this way,¡± Qu Qingsheng pondered for a moment and then slightly gestured with his right hand, leading Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng up the steps. Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng casually walked among Qu Qingsheng and his companions, showing no concern that they might suddenly launch an attack. Qiu Changtai was at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, while Lou Sanfeng was in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, having opened a hundred meridians. In the face of Qu Qingsheng and his two companions, who were all in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, there was indeed no pressure on their part. The five of them ascended the steps and reached the halfway point. Qiu Changtai paused, approached a stone pavilion by the side of the road, and looked at the distant bay, a slight smile on his face. ¡°This view is quite nice. What do you think, my lady?¡± Qiu Changtai turned to Lou Sanfeng. Lou Sanfeng had a slight smile on her face, took a few steps forward, and nodded slightly. She was satisfied with the scenery before her. Watching Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng act as if they had come to the Primordial Water Pavilion just for a leisurely outing, it seemed as if they were truly here to enjoy the scenery. However, this was the Primordial Sword Sect, and the two sides had never met before. Coming to another sect like this was certainly not just for sightseeing and leisure. Qiu Changtai stood in place, gazing into the distance, then turned to Lou Sanfeng and said, ¡°My lady, if you like this place, I can accompany you here more often during our leisure time.¡± ¡°No need for that. While the scenery is indeed nice, it¡¯s just that, nice. After seeing it once, there¡¯s no need to see it again. The next time won¡¯t be the same as the first time,¡± Lou Sanfeng said with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re right, my lady. Indeed, after a few more looks, it won¡¯t have the same feeling as before. This place is still missing something,¡± Qiu Changtai shook his head, took Lou Sanfeng¡¯s hand, and continued walking up the steps. Qiu Changtai¡¯s demeanor made it seem as if they were the hosts here, not the Primordial Sword Sect. Zhou Zixuan took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart. The enemy was too strong, and solving this matter peacefully might be a small sacrifice if it could be achieved. Qu Qingsheng¡¯s expression became solemn as he watched the backs of Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng. The newcomers didn¡¯t seem friendly, and it was unlikely that things would be so simple to resolve. Qu Qingsheng turned to glance at Ji Ruiqing, who also had a slight frown on her face. On Primordial Water Island, the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion were known to assist and support each other. Whenever one side faced trouble, the other would provide strong assistance. The principle was simple: when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold. Ji Ruiqing understood this well. Unfortunately, at this moment, another senior elder from the Sunken Water Pavilion who was also in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm was not within the sect. He had been away on an internal mission for several days. As a result, the strength of both sects at this moment was relatively weak. Although they had three advanced Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they still seemed somewhat inadequate in the face of the peak Aperture Tempering realm strength of the newcomers. A thousand miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he had already left Haiyan City and was sprinting towards Primordial Water Island at extreme speed. However, Primordial Water Island was located in a remote area, over a thousand miles away from Haiyan City. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s current speed, he couldn¡¯t return to the sect in an instant. Chen Fei could only use his full speed, hoping to get back to the sect in the shortest time possible. ¡°At the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm!¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brows, and with his right foot stepping on the sea¡¯s surface, creating ripples, he disappeared from his original position, already a hundred paces away. When both sects initially chose Primordial Water Island, they believed that the island was surrounded by minimal resources, making it highly unlikely for anyone to spy on them. Otherwise, if the resources were slightly richer, the presence of both the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion would have established a stronghold on the island much earlier. In the previous six months, the island had indeed been calm and peaceful. Occasionally, other forces from neighboring islands would visit, but both sides had similar strengths and maintained a peaceful attitude. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t anticipated that, in just a few days of his absence in Haiyan City, a cultivator at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm would arrive at Primordial Water Island. Primordial Water Island. Qiu Changtai, holding Lou Sanfeng¡¯s hand, strolled around as if they were taking a leisurely walk on the steps, occasionally stopping to admire the beautiful scenery. As for Qu Qingsheng and his two companions, after the initial conversation, Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng completely ignored them. Qu Qingsheng and his companions seemed to have turned into mere followers of Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng. Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng walked and paused at their leisure until they finally reached the summit of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s main peak. At this moment, all the Aperture Tempering realm elders from both the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion stood on the main peak, observing Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng. Qiu Changtai¡¯s gaze bypassed the elders of both sects and focused on the grand hall in the distance, nodding slightly. ¡°This hall has quite a unique style. Our buildings on the island appear rather outdated in comparison,¡± Qiu Changtai turned to Lou Sanfeng and remarked. ¡°Later, we can have it demolished and rebuilt,¡± Lou Sanfeng looked at the grand hall of the Primordial Sword Sect and then gestured with her eyes towards the elders of both sects, wearing a meaningful smile on her face. ¡°Let¡¯s go inside and take a look.¡± Qiu Changtai walked towards the main hall, and the elders of the two sects in front of the main hall involuntarily moved aside as they felt the slight pressure from Qiu Changtai¡¯s aura. Faced with the overwhelming aura of a peak Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, even though they were only in the mid or early stages of the Aperture Tempering realm, they had no strength to resist. ¡°We¡¯ve never heard of your two sects before. Where do you come from?¡± Standing in the main hall, Qiu Changtai looked around and then turned to Qu Qingsheng. His tone was composed but carried an underlying command. ¡°We are from small sects in other sea regions,¡± Qu Qingsheng replied, his voice grave. ¡°Small sects, indeed, small sects have a tough time surviving.¡± Qiu Changtai looked at the elders of both sects, who were all vigilant and watching him closely, and he chuckled softly. ¡°If you look at people with such eyes, you might find trouble.¡± Qiu Changtai¡¯s smile suddenly vanished, and his tone turned icy. Although he hadn¡¯t fully displayed his peak Aperture Tempering realm aura, a chilling atmosphere permeated the hall. Some of the elders with lower cultivation levels felt a shiver in their hearts, as if a tremendous danger had suddenly enveloped them, making even their breathing a bit difficult. ¡°We simply don¡¯t know the purpose of Your Excellency¡¯s visit today!¡± Qu Qingsheng took a step forward, and the Primordial Sword Scripture continued to circulate, resisting the mental intimidation from Qiu Changtai. ¡°Seeing a sect arrive at this deserted island naturally piqued my curiosity,¡± Qiu Changtai glanced at Qu Qingsheng and then looked at the center of the main hall, continuing, ¡°I had originally planned to come today to witness your great skills, but it seems unnecessary now.¡± His words were laced with sarcasm, but none of the elders from both sects spoke up. With a cultivation level at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, he indeed had the qualifications to say such things. ¡°You¡¯ll have to forgive me for disappointing you!¡± Qu Qingsheng said, his heart slightly relieved, as he gestured with a polite hand. ¡°I have a habit, wherever I go, I like to take something as a memento.¡± Qiu Changtai, with his back turned to Qu Qingsheng, pointed towards a statue in front of the main hall and said, ¡°That sword will do. I¡¯ll take it.¡± The entire hall suddenly fell silent, and then the aura of the Primordial Sword Sect members fluctuated. This statue was of the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect, although it wasn¡¯t the same one that was originally at the mountain gate of Immortal Cloud City. After the sect relocated to the Boundless Sea, it was impractical to carry such a heavy statue around. Therefore, this statue had been carved anew by skilled craftsmen after they arrived on Primordial Water Island. The statue might have been new, but the sword wasn¡¯t. That sword was the very spiritual sword used by the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect in his youth. Over the years, however, the sword¡¯s power had greatly diminished. Yet, this sword was the spiritual pillar of the entire Primordial Sword Sect. Even during the sect¡¯s greatest calamity in the past, this sword had been preserved by sheer determination. For a sect, there were certain things that were absolutely irreplaceable, and one of them was their spiritual faith. Just like a martial artist who needed a certain resolve and pursuit in their heart, a sect needed its own spiritual foundation to thrive. What Qiu Changtai wanted to do by taking away this sword was nothing short of severing the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s spiritual backbone. Qu Qingsheng had considered various demands that Qiu Changtai might make, such as offering resources, and he could have agreed to those. After all, as long as the people were intact, the future held possibilities, just as they had moved to the Boundless Sea from afar. However, Qu Qingsheng had never imagined that Qiu Changtai would attempt to castrate their sect¡¯s spirit. If this sword were to be taken from here today, the Primordial Sword Sect would seem to suffer no loss on the surface, but its entire spiritual essence would be destroyed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only To subjugate someone, one began by mentally subduing, mutilating, and annihilating them, making them forget how to resist. Afterward, everything they did would seem perfectly reasonable. ¡°Sorry, we cannot agree to this request!¡± Qu Qingsheng looked at Qiu Changtai and said firmly. ¡°It¡¯s just a sword,¡± Lou Sanfeng glanced at Qu Qingsheng and casually remarked, ¡°Don¡¯t deceive yourself.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s just a sword,¡± Qiu Changtai turned to face Qu Qingsheng, his hands behind his back, and said, ¡°Then please make another request.¡± ¡°Please, come up with another request,¡± Qu Qingsheng said in a deep voice.. Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: Bow Down Chapter 448: Bow Down Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Forgive me for not being able to accede to that request!¡± Qu Qingsheng¡¯s expression was solemn. If even the ancestral master¡¯s sword and spiritual faith could be abandoned, then in the future, when Qiu Changtai returned to the Primordial Sword Sect and made any demands, the Primordial Sword Sect would probably comply. Qiu Changtai seemed to make a small request today, but it was just the beginning. His ultimate goal was to exploit the entire Primordial Sword Sect at will. People were like this, they got used to things, and then they became numb. Maybe there would be anger at the moment, but as long as they endured and convinced themselves a little, things could pass. As long as heads didn¡¯t roll immediately, it seemed that everything could be negotiated, agreed upon, and given. Qu Qingsheng had been the head of the Primordial Sword Sect for so many years, how could he not understand such things? If he accepted Qiu Changtai¡¯s request today, the Primordial Sword Sect would truly be in jeopardy, becoming a tool for Qiu Changtai to arbitrarily exploit, and this was almost an inevitable outcome. The Primordial Sword Sect would be truly ruined! ¡°People must know how to assess the situation, and a sect even more so.¡± Qiu Changtai looked at Qu Qingsheng¡¯s expression and smiled softly, saying, ¡°If you expect the Thousand Feathers Alliance to shelter you, then you might be disappointed.¡± Qu Qingsheng didn¡¯t say anything. He naturally knew that in disputes among the various forces within the alliance, the Thousand Feathers Alliance would not get too involved. ¡°Where there are people, there will inevitably be disputes. Amongst factions, it¡¯s even more so. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, with so many factions, as long as it doesn¡¯t escalate to the extent of annihilating a sect, the Thousand Feathers Alliance will hardly intervene. Of course, if it¡¯s outside the alliance and someone comes to bully, that¡¯s a different matter. Qiu Changtai has spent many years in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, so he naturally understands these internal rules very clearly. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have just walked right in after figuring out the strengths of the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion. In Qiu Changtai¡¯s mind, he had long considered the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion as his playthings, something he could manipulate as he pleased. In his true intentions, Qiu Changtai didn¡¯t want to kill the goose that laid the golden eggs, to exterminate both sects completely. After all, in his view, these two sects could still provide him with plenty of resources in the future. If he wiped out everyone, then even if he took over these two sects, it wouldn¡¯t mean much. How to subjugate a sect, make them dare not speak out and obediently follow his orders ¨C this was something Qiu Changtai had become extremely proficient at. Seeing Qu Qingsheng¡¯s lack of response, the smile gradually faded from Qiu Changtai¡¯s face, and his expression turned grim. For factions that were unwilling to comply, Qiu Changtai naturally had methods to deal with them. The simplest one was to strike them hard, to make them realize the reality of the situation. Stubborn factions ¨C Qiu Changtai had encountered plenty, and after giving them a good beating, they naturally understood how things should be done!¡± ¡°Is this the expression you all have when you intend to make a move?¡± Lou Sanfeng looked at Qu Qingsheng, then glanced at the others, sneering. Qiu Changtai didn¡¯t say anything, but the aura of a Pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator had already filled the hall. The hearts of everyone in the hall couldn¡¯t help but sink, as if there was a sharp sword pointing at their eyeballs right now. That visible threat made their nerves instantly tense. The power of the Pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, both the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion understood very clearly. Back in Immortal Cloud City, they had witnessed the Pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect make their moves more than once. Because of this understanding, they also knew just how great the crisis they were facing at this moment truly was. Although they were both in the Aperture Tempering realm, their strengths were simply not on the same level. Martial cultivation worked this way, step by step, and each step was enough to see more scenery and increase one¡¯s strength significantly. ¡°We have no intention of being your enemies,¡± Qu Qingsheng shook his head. ¡°But you are making things difficult for us right now,¡± Lou Sanfeng squinted her eyes. ¡°You have misunderstood,¡± Qu Qingsheng said softly. Lou Sanfeng waved her hand, interrupting Qu Qingsheng, and said, ¡°It¡¯s just a sword that neither of you is willing to give up. We didn¡¯t originally intend for bloodshed today, but if you have this attitude, then we might have to reconsider!¡± Qu Qingsheng remained silent, not saying a word. Zhou Zixuan and Ji Ruiqing did the same because this was their bottom line, and once it was crossed, there would be no more bottom line left. ¡°Have you considered it carefully?¡± Qiu Changtai looked around. Aside from one or two individuals with uncertain expressions, the rest appeared resolute, which surprised him somewhat. These two sects that had been brought into the Thousand Feathers Alliance from outside were a bit unexpected. However, it was only a minor surprise. Under the might of thunderous methods, everything could be set right. Qiu Changtai was actually looking forward to injuring or even killing a few people later. Only then would these individuals truly be frightened and eventually submit! ¡°I kindly request you to change your demand,¡± Qu Qingsheng said firmly, making his intention very clear. ¡°Hahaha, alright, since you¡¯re so determined, then don¡¯t blame me.¡± Qiu Changtai burst into hearty laughter, and the resounding sound echoed throughout the hall. Those in the early Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t help but show a painful expression on their faces. The laughter seemed like a bewitching melody, resonating in their minds, making their thoughts as fragile as a lone boat in a turbulent sea, constantly on the brink of capsizing. The nerves of Qu Qingsheng and the other two instantly tightened, and they watched Qiu Changtai with caution. ¡°Let my husband take action; it¡¯s somewhat unfair to bully you like this. To make you truly acknowledge defeat, let me spar with you for a few moves.¡± Lou Sanfeng¡¯s figure swayed as she appeared before Qu Qingsheng and the others, and the aura of an advanced Aperture Tempering realm cultivator suddenly surged. Compared to Qiu Changtai, Lou Sanfeng¡¯s aura was undoubtedly weaker, but in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, Lou Sanfeng was unquestionably one of the top figures. The number of apertures opened upwards, this kind of cultivation method, in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, was already at the very top level. As for rogue cultivators, they rarely had the opportunity to come into contact with such techniques. Many small sects didn¡¯t possess methods of this caliber, just like the earlier Primordial Sword Sect. Even the current Sunken Water Pavilion, with its most powerful internal techniques, only had nearly a hundred apertures. ¡°Don¡¯t say we didn¡¯t give you a chance. If any of you can defeat my wife, then today¡¯s matter will be considered over,¡± Qiu Changtai said casually, with his hands behind his back. Dealing with advanced Aperture Tempering realm cultivators was too easy for Qiu Changtai, not something that piqued his interest. In Qiu Changtai¡¯s eyes, with his wife Lou Sanfeng¡¯s strength, defeating these individuals would be a piece of cake. However, if these people remained stubborn at that point, Qiu Changtai would undoubtedly take drastic measures. He had already given them one chance, and if they didn¡¯t appreciate it, there would be no need for them to remain alive. Qu Qingsheng, Zhou Zixuan, and Ji Ruiqing exchanged glances, and Zhou Zixuan took a step forward, arriving in front of Lou Sanfeng. ¡°Zhou Zixuan of the Primordial Sword Sect, please instruct me!¡± Zhou Zixuan held a spiritual sword and spoke in a deep voice. ¡°Lou Sanfeng of the Xuanhe Palace, please!¡± A dagger appeared in Lou Sanfeng¡¯s hand, and her entire presence suddenly intensified, sharp and penetrating, leaving no room for evasion, no object uncut! With a low shout, Zhou Zixuan¡¯s slightly hunched back instantly straightened, and he stepped forward, arriving in front of Lou Sanfeng in an instant, striking with his sword. One-way journey with no return, embracing death to find life, when Zhou Zixuan¡¯s sword was unleashed, a tragic and heroic aura suddenly filled the surroundings. The disdain in Lou Sanfeng¡¯s eyes diminished somewhat with Zhou Zixuan¡¯s strike, but only slightly. The Giant Spirit Sword, a technique that Zhou Zixuan had dedicated his entire life to cultivating. He had poured all his energy into this legacy. Initially, Zhou Zixuan even wanted to use the Giant Spirit Sword as a foundation to forge a new path. However, he fell short of his aspirations, failing in the end. But his dedication and focus on the Giant Spirit Sword were unparalleled. Even Chen Fei, who had mastered the Giant Spirit Sword to its pinnacle, would likely find it hard to compare to Zhou Zixuan in terms of devotion. Because of his focus, he had grown to love it, and because of his love, he had delved deep into its intricacies. When Zhou Zixuan¡¯s sword struck, it was as if a true Giant Spirit Celestial God stood behind him, infusing tremendous power into his body. Wherever the blade passed, the air was filled with countless ripples. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosion resounded, and the formation within the main hall suddenly rose to block the shockwaves of the battle. Lou Sanfeng held her dagger with one arm, parrying Zhou Zixuan¡¯s attack. Her body remained motionless, and the mighty force imbued in the Giant Spirit Sword seemed to lose its luster before her. A dagger, a weapon for close-quarters combat, usually had its strength diminished when used at a distance. However, the dagger in Lou Sanfeng¡¯s hand effortlessly withstood Zhou Zixuan¡¯s attack. Veins slowly bulged on Zhou Zixuan¡¯s forehead, but no matter how hard he exerted himself, the blade in his hand couldn¡¯t press down Lou Sanfeng¡¯s dagger even a bit. ¡°Not a bad move, but it lacks a bit of depth,¡± Lou Sanfeng casually commented. Zhou Zixuan remained silent, took a deep breath, and suddenly a black glow appeared on the blade. A force field emerged around him, pressing down on Lou Sanfeng¡¯s body. Zhongyuan Sword! Ever since Chen Fei retrieved the first two levels of the Primordial Sword Scripture from the ancestral grounds of the Long Rainbow Sect, Zhou Zixuan had been diligently practicing. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Zhou Zixuan wasn¡¯t seeking to push his own limits on the path of martial arts in the future. His previous attempt to break through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm with his advanced Aperture Tempering realm cultivation had already damaged his foundation. Zhou Zixuan¡¯s hard work in practicing the Primordial Sword Scripture and various legacies was solely for the sake of being able to step forward and protect the Primordial Sword Sect when it faced crises. Born into the Primordial Sword Sect, Zhou Zixuan had vowed from a young age to stand by the sect through thick and thin. This was his determination, and he had been consistently acting upon it. Over these past years, leveraging his advanced Aperture Tempering realm foundation, Zhou Zixuan had finally reached the pinnacle of Zhongyuan Sword. He had fused the Zhongyuan Sword into his core foundation, based on the Giant Spirit Sword. As the Zhongyuan Sword was unleashed, a harsh grating sound echoed where Zhou Zixuan¡¯s sword clashed with Lou Sanfeng¡¯s dagger. Lou Sanfeng¡¯s relaxed expression became slightly more serious.. Chapter 449 - Chapter 449: Wilful Chapter 449: Wilful Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Lou Sanfeng did not expect that the old man in front of her, who appeared to be nearing the end of his life, would still possess such power. If Zhou Zixuan¡¯s aperture cultivation at this moment was also above a hundred, coupled with his current sword technique, the outcome of this strike would probably have many more variables. However, in all matters, there are no ¡°ifs.¡± It is what it is, and there¡¯s no changing that fact. Although Zhou Zixuan had perfected the Zhongyuan Sword to its peak, the number of his apertures hadn¡¯t changed much in recent years. Now, he possessed exquisite swordsmanship, but lacked the necessary cultivation to support it, which was truly regrettable. Within Lou Sanfeng¡¯s body, the Suspended Water Technique surged like a torrent, and a terrifying power instantly spread throughout her entire body. The location where the accessories and the dagger had clashed just a moment ago had been vibrating intensely. However, as Lou Sanfeng exerted the Suspended Water Technique with all her might, it suddenly calmed down. The elders of the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion watched as Zhou Zixuan¡¯s aura soared, as if he were about to annihilate Lou Sanfeng right in front of him. But as Lou Sanfeng¡¯s aura rose, the illusion that they could win vanished. Zhou Zixuan¡¯s aura remained suppressed, but in front of Lou Sanfeng, it somehow seemed lacking. It was this slight deficiency that made Zhou Zixuan¡¯s strong aura appear as if it were a castle in the air, not grounded in reality. ¡°Boom!¡± With Lou Sanfeng¡¯s shout, the dagger in his hand lifted and, despite Zhou Zixuan¡¯s continuous attempts to push it down, Lou Sanfeng easily swept it aside. Zhou Zixuan involuntarily slammed into the wall, causing the main hall¡¯s formation to tremble continuously. A spray of blood escaped from Zhou Zixuan¡¯s lips as he slid down from the wall, half-kneeling on the ground. In a clash of skills, a clear victor emerged. Lou Sanfeng chuckled, her figure flashed, and he appeared in front of Zhou Zixuan. The dagger in her hand, like the antlers of a deer, pierced towards Zhou Zixuan¡¯s neck. With a low roar, Zhou Zixuan¡¯s sword began to vigorously retract the power of the Giant Spirit Sword and the Zhongyuan Sword, condensing it solely onto the tip of the blade. Zhou Zixuan raised his head and thrust the sword towards Lou Sanfeng¡¯s head, disregarding Lou Sanfeng¡¯s attack. Every inch counts in strength, and every inch short poses danger. Although Lou Sanfeng initiated the attack earlier, her dagger¡¯s reach was shorter. Judging from the situation, it seemed that both their attacks would land simultaneously on each other. ¡°Heh!¡± Understanding Zhou Zixuan¡¯s plan, Lou Sanfeng sneered and suddenly shook her entire body. In an impossible instant, her entire figure seemed to teleport half a step forward. ¡°Ah!¡± Qiu Qingsheng, watching from a distance, sighed deeply. There was such a significant difference in their cultivation levels. In terms of techniques, the subtleties of the Suspended Water Technique couldn¡¯t be forcefully surpassed just by merging the two techniques of the Primordial Sword Sect. In this battle, the outcome had already been determined to some extent. The remaining factors were that Lou Sanfeng had vast combat experience and displayed no less than Zhou Zixuan in battle. These remaining factors were insufficient to change the outcome. ¡°Boom!¡± Lou Sanfeng¡¯s dagger pierced Zhou Zixuan¡¯s sword, and realizing the hopelessness of the situation, Zhou Zixuan could only helplessly defend. However, as this thrust landed, even though the spiritual sword provided some resistance, a terrifying force still penetrated through it and reached Zhou Zixuan¡¯s body. Zhou Zixuan once again crashed harshly into the wall, accompanied by the sound of bones breaking. He collapsed to the ground, seriously injured and unconscious. The elders from the two sects watching from afar felt a sinking feeling in their hearts. Both were at the late aperture cultivation stage, yet Zhou Zixuan had only exchanged three moves with Lou Sanfeng. If even those at the late aperture cultivation stage were struggling like this, what about those at the mid or early stages of Aperture Tempering realm cultivation? Would they be easy prey for Lou Sanfeng? Qiu Changtai watched Lou Sanfeng¡¯s performance and nodded slightly. Several tens of miles away on Primordial Water Island, Chen Fei¡¯s figure was almost like a blur, and the sound of his breaking through the air echoed in all directions. Chen Fei glanced down at the messaging jade stone in his hand. There were no more messages coming through it now. However, he couldn¡¯t relax because he didn¡¯t know if this meant the danger was over or if Qiu Qingsheng simply couldn¡¯t put his energy into the messaging jade stone anymore. With a solemn expression, Chen Fei looked in the direction of Primordial Water Island. He needed just a bit more time, only a little more! Inside the main hall of the Primordial Sword Sect, Lou Sanfeng glanced at Zhou Zixuan with a contemptuous smile, then turned back to his original position and looked towards Qiu Qingsheng and Ji Ruiqing. ¡°Who among you two will go first?¡± ¡°Ji Ruiqing of the Sunken Water Pavilion, please enlighten me!¡± Qiu Qingsheng was about to step forward, but Ji Ruiqing had already taken the initiative. The elders of the Sunken Water Pavilion saw their sect leader stepping forward, and their hearts immediately tightened. In this battle, the Sunken Water Pavilion would inevitably be involved. However, as they looked at the dominant Lou Sanfeng in the distance, they couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous. ¡°Go ahead!¡± Lou Sanfeng looked at Ji Ruiqing, whose elegance still remained, and raised her dagger slightly. Ji Ruiqing remained calm, her footwork resembling a stroll of a blue lotus. She gracefully appeared in front of Lou Sanfeng, and the blade of her sword quietly moved towards Lou Sanfeng. The Sunken Water Technique, the foundational technique of the Sunken Water Pavilion. Compared to the majestic and forceful Suspended Water Technique, the Sunken Water Technique leaned more towards gentleness and entanglement. ¡°Clang!¡± The spiritual sword and the dagger collided, producing a clanging sound. Ji Ruiqing¡¯s figure stepped back half a step, leaving behind an illusory body formed from elemental energy in her original position. This illusory body couldn¡¯t withstand the immense force of Lou Sanfeng¡¯s dagger. It trembled for a moment and then dissipated directly. With the release of this illusory body, the exchange of blows from earlier had left Ji Ruiqing completely unharmed. ¡°Not bad!¡± There was a slight change in Lou Sanfeng¡¯s expression. Having practiced the Suspended Water Technique, a technique that could open up 108 apertures, Lou Sanfeng had naturally set his sights high. Both Zhou Zixuan¡¯s technique from earlier and what Ji Ruiqing was displaying now had impressed him. However, these two individuals were still weaker in cultivation. When practitioners of the same level had weaker cultivation and their techniques couldn¡¯t surpass their opponent¡¯s in subtlety, there was only one possible outcome in a fight ¨C victory for the one with the higher cultivation. The only difference was who could secure victory within a few moves. Lou Sanfeng lowered her body and seemingly teleported in front of Ji Ruiqing. Her dagger rapidly thrust out, and in the blink of an eye, Ji Ruiqing was faced with a multitude of sharp and chilling glimmers. Can she handle the force? Lou Sanfeng was curious to see if Ji Ruiqing could successfully deflect the power of her attacks each time. Ji Ruiqing¡¯s expression grew solemn as she moved her sword. All the attacks coming her way seemed to slow down. ¡°Clang, clang, clang!¡± The sharp clashes of blades filled the air. In just a few exchanges, Ji Ruiqing¡¯s complexion turned slightly pale. The Sunken Water Technique was meant for defense and utilizing the opponent¡¯s force against them. However, with Lou Sanfeng¡¯s continuous attacks, Ji Ruiqing could only exhaust herself in defense. Even attempting to muster any strength for counterattacks became an impossible task. As the short-range combat continued, the formidable force attached to the Suspended Water Technique kept accumulating on Ji Ruiqing¡¯s body. Trying to unload the force with the Water Element Illusion Body of the Sunken Water Technique became increasingly difficult. Even the flow of elemental energy started to be affected. Lou Sanfeng sensed Ji Ruiqing¡¯s predicament and a slight smile curled at the corner of his mouth. His attack frequency increased rapidly. In the tenth exchange, Ji Ruiqing¡¯s Water Element Illusion Body couldn¡¯t withstand the force and shattered. The condensed force dispersed in all directions, and Ji Ruiqing took several steps back. With each step, Ji Ruiqing left deep craters in the ground as she channeled the force that had attached itself to her into her feet. If she didn¡¯t unload the force, she felt like her internal organs would be crushed. ¡°Snick!¡± Lou Sanfeng¡¯s blade tore through the Water Element force in front of him and swiftly appeared in front of Ji Ruiqing. Her dagger thrust out, and the force of the Suspended Water Technique completely concentrated at the tip of the dagger. Ji Ruiqing had no choice but to block with her spiritual sword in front of her. ¡°Boom!¡± Ji Ruiqing¡¯s spiritual sword struck her own body, and the tearing and crushing force spread throughout her. She sprayed a mist of blood and crashed heavily onto the ground in the distance. Ji Ruiqing¡¯s head lifted slightly, and her cheeks were covered in countless scars, as if she had been mercilessly slashed a thousand times. Another spray of blood mist erupted from her mouth, and her head thudded onto the ground with a dull sound. ¡°Sect Leader!¡± Elders from the Sunken Water Pavilion rushed to Ji Ruiqing¡¯s side, helping her up. They looked at the numerous wounds on her face, clearly inflicted deliberately by Lou Sanfeng. Someone glared at Lou Sanfeng with anger, but then they emitted a muffled groan, blood streaming from their seven orifices, their mental state directly shattered as they fell to the ground. Lou Sanfeng sneered. Who dared to glare at her? ¡°Qiu Qingsheng of the Primordial Sword Sect, please enlighten me!¡± Qiu Qingsheng stepped forward with a solemn tone. ¡°You¡¯re the last one standing. After I¡¯m done with you, let¡¯s see if there¡¯s anyone else with the courage to step forward.¡± Lou Sanfeng looked at the elders of the Primordial Sword Sect and chuckled softly. Qiu Qingsheng remained silent, swiftly appearing in front of Lou Sanfeng, and thrusting his sword. The powers of the Zhongyuan Sword, the Giant Spirit Sword, and the Blade-Slaying Sword were unleashed from Qiu Qingsheng¡¯s hands. While the Blade-Slaying Sword hadn¡¯t reached its peak, and the time spent with it was relatively short, the amalgamation of these three techniques undoubtedly gave Qiu Qingsheng more strength compared to Zhou Zixuan. ¡°Not bad at all!¡± Lou Sanfeng nodded slightly as she sensed Qiu Qingsheng¡¯s strike. She was about to make her move when she suddenly felt a lack of elemental energy within her body. She raised her head and noticed a tower-shaped spiritual weapon in Qiu Qingsheng¡¯s hand. The Soul-Locking Tower! ¡°What a splendid spiritual weapon!¡± Qiu Changtai¡¯s voice suddenly rang out, and the Soul-Locking Tower trembled slightly. The sealing power was suddenly cracked open. Lou Sanfeng once again felt the elemental energy in her body. Her eyes showed a mix of anger and embarrassment. The Suspended Water Technique reversed unexpectedly, and her strength swelled. ¡°Boom!¡± Every fiber of Qiu Qingsheng¡¯s being quivered as his internal organs were instantly crushed by tremendous force. He couldn¡¯t control his body anymore and staggered backward step by step. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Lou Sanfeng followed, her dagger sweeping past, and Qiu Qingsheng was sent flying into the midst of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s disciples. Many of them, attempting to catch him, were all struck by the tremendous force, spitting out blood as they were knocked over. Qiu Qingsheng strained to lift his head and looked at Qiu Changtai, who had a smile on his face. ¡°It seems that the outcome is already decided. This sword belongs to me after all!¡± Qiu Changtai walked step by step toward the statue, speaking in a leisurely manner. ¡°What sword belongs to you?¡± Amidst a fierce gust of wind, a figure appeared in the hall.. Chapter 450 - Chapter 450: So What? Chapter 450: So What? Translator. Dragon Boat Translation I Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Qiu Changtai¡¯s footsteps suddenly halted, and he turned to look at Chen Fei, his expression becoming grave. At the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, the aura emanating from Chen Fei at this moment was as complete as it could be, with all 108 acupoints connected. This was the only way to possess such an aura. How could the Primordial Sword Sect have a martial artist at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm? Before this, Qiu Changtai had ordered people to investigate both the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion. The information he had gathered indicated that these two sects were the strongest, but only in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm. Even within that late stage, they were not considered particularly formidable. Because of this, Qiu Changtai had brought only Lou Sanfeng with him, approaching the Primordial Water Island with an almost casual attitude, as if going for a leisurely outing. With his power, he could easily suppress both sects without any unexpected incidents. However, the person who had suddenly appeared before him, who was he? ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s sudden appearance, Qu Qingsheng¡¯s face was filled with anxiety. However, this anxious expression quickly froze, because Chen Fei¡¯s current aura was too obvious. It was the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei had broken through to the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm? Hadn¡¯t they still not recovered the Primordial Sword Body? How did Chen Fei break through to the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm? And wasn¡¯t it just one year since Chen Fei had broken through to the advanced Aperture Tempering realm? in one year, from entering the advanced Aperture Tempering realm to now having all 108 acupoints fully connected, this speed of cultivation seemed a bit too exaggerated. Qu Qingsheng¡¯s mind was spinning, and not only him, but all the elders of the Primordial Sword Sect were somewhat at a loss due to Chen Fei¡¯s aura. The Primordial Sword Sect was no exception, and neither was the Sunken Water Pavilion nearby. Because Chen Fei¡¯s appearance had caused quite a commotion, he had now become the center of attention. Chen Fei nodded to many of the elders of the Primordial Sword Sect, then bent down to examine Qu Qingsheng¡¯s injuries. They were severe, but fortunately, most of the power had been absorbed by the Soul-Locking Tower, so it wasn¡¯t life-threatening. ¡°Are you also a member of the Primordial Sword Sect?¡± Qiu Changtai looked at Chen Fei and spoke in a deep voice. Chen Fei didn¡¯t reply, and he didn¡¯t even spare a glance at Qiu Changtai. Instead, he approached Zhou Zixun. Compared to Qu Qingsheng, Zhou Zixun¡¯s injuries were much more severe, and because Zhou Zixun¡¯s lifespan was limited to begin with, his injuries were deteriorating rapidly. Chen Fei quickly took out a bottle of elixir from his sleeve and poured it into Zhou Zixun¡¯s mouth. It was the same healing elixir he had obtained at the Sword Return Tower. The effect of this elixir was truly extraordinary. As the elixir entered Zhou Zixun¡¯s body, his aura immediately stabilized to some extent. It was no wonder that he had sacrificed so much to obtain this elixir back at the Sword Return Tower. Feng Xiupu was standing next to Zhou Zixun at this moment, casting a glance at Qiu Changtai in the distance and then at Chen Fei. His eyes revealed a hint of concern. Feng Xiupu had naturally sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm at this moment. In his heart, he was proud and pleased that Chen Fei had broken through to the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm. However, at the same time, he still had concerns. These concerns naturally stemmed from Qiu Changtai. Although both were at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, it was clear that Chen Fei had just entered this stage. Whether he could compete with Qiu Changtai was still an unknown factor. However, judging from Chen Fei¡¯s cold and unresponsive attitude towards Qiu Changtai, it was evident that he had no intention of letting Qiu Changtai leave this place. If possible, Feng Xiupu naturally hoped to keep Qiu Changtai and Lou Sanfeng here. After all, they had brutally injured three people in succession without any restraint, which could be seen as a flagrant violation of their territory. But the safer course of action for now might be to temporarily halt this situation, allowing Chen Fei to fully adapt to the power of the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm before making the next move. Although this approach might seem timid, sometimes it was the most prudent one. However, Feng Xiupu didn¡¯t voice his thoughts. He no longer had the authority to make decisions; the real decision-making power lay in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. ¡öIsn¡¯t your attitude a bit too disrespectful?¡± Qiu Changtai, seeing that Chen Fei hadn¡¯t responded to his words, adopted a colder tone. Both of them were at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, and when one questions you, not even a response? This was provocation! ¡öHave you thought about how you¡¯ll die later?¡± Chen Fei stood up, glanced at Qiu Changtai, and then went to stand in front of Ji Ruiqing. The members of the Sunken Water Pavilion made way for him, and Chen Fei also noticed Ji Ruiqing¡¯s pitiful state. Her entire body seemed to have been tortured, her injuries deliberately inflicted. This kind of injury was undoubtedly intentional. When Ji Ruiqing saw Chen Fei, her eyes turned bloodshot. ¡°How arrogant!¡± Lou Sanfeng heard what Chen Fei said to Qiu Changtai and immediately roared in anger. Both were practitioners with 108 fully opened acupoints, both at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, and they dared to exchange such words. ¡°You must have recently broken through to the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, haven¡¯t you? Do you know that even among those at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, there are still significant differences?¡± Qiu Changtai, upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, laughed in anger. Chen Fei¡¯s current aura was still somewhat delicate, and there were differences in their auras compared to someone like him who had reached the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm after many years of cultivation. To dare to speak arrogantly of causing his death right after breaking through? How laughable! It was as if he were an ignorant frog at the bottom of a well! Chen Fei stood up without responding to Qiu Changtai¡¯s words and turned his gaze towards Lou Sanfeng. ¡°They were all injured by you, right?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice sounded somewhat deep, devoid of emotion. But Lou Sanfeng suddenly felt a terrifying pressure enveloping him, and her face changed. ¡°What if they were!¡± Lou Sanfeng looked at Chen Fei and laughed sharply. Her husband had broken through to the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm after many years, and Lou Sanfeng wasn¡¯t afraid of Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. At most, achieving today¡¯s goal might be a bit challenging. ¡°As long as you admit it!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice fell, and he appeared in front of Lou Sanfeng, grabbing for her throat. ¡°Insolence!¡± Qiu Changtai shouted angrily. He had not expected that the other party would be so bold as to lay hands on Lou Sanfeng in his presence. Qiu Changtai, like a phantom, appeared beside Chen Fei, slashing towards his head with a blade. It seemed that Qiu Changtai wanted to see how the opponent would react to his attack on his wife, Lou Sanfeng, under his assault. Lou Sanfeng had initially been pale from being overwhelmed by Chen Fei¡¯s aura. However, when she saw Qiu Changtai taking action, her confidence surged back. The Suspended Water Technique within her body reversed once again, and she thrust her dagger towards Chen Fei¡¯s eyeball. Lou Sanfeng wanted to see how Chen Fei, a newly advanced martial artist at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, would respond under the combined attack of two opponents. Would he panic, get injured, or even sustain severe injuries? ¡°Boom!¡± The entire hall trembled violently, and the formation was unable to resist such a force, even though it was just a residual shockwave. The body of the Qianyuan Sword effortlessly blocked Qiu Changtai¡¯s blade, while Chen Fei¡¯s other hand, like a skilled butcher, followed the seams of elemental energy and cut into the weak point of Lou Sanfeng¡¯s dagger, directly snapping her right hand. ¡°Ahh!¡± Lou Sanfeng¡¯s dagger fell to the ground with a crisp sound, and she cried out in pain. ¡°How dare you!¡± Qiu Changtai, witnessing his wife¡¯s injury, erupted in anger, and his Suspended Water Technique abruptly reversed, causing his entire body¡¯s power to surge. Compared to Lou Sanfeng¡¯s ¡°Sunken Water Jue,¡± Qiu Changtai¡¯s was undoubtedly more refined and precise, having complete control over every ounce of power within his body. Even when reversing the Suspended Water Technique and surging with increased power, Qiu Changtai could maintain full control without leaking a fraction of it, allowing him to unleash this power to its fullest. Qiu Changtai raised the blade in his hand high once more and chopped down towards Chen Fei¡¯s head, as if he intended to split Chen Fei into two halves. Inside the hall, everyone else was fixated on the scene before them. As Qiu Changtai¡¯s aura surged, dominating the surroundings, everyone¡¯s hearts were on edge. Qu Qingsheng supported his body, and at this moment, Qiu Changtai¡¯s displayed power was not the least bit inferior to the former head of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. In certain aspects, it was even more ruthless. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword once again stood before Qiu Changtai. Its blade was as stable as a rock, and even though Qiu Changtai¡¯s strike was much stronger than before, it seemed to have no effect on Chen Fei. Qiu Changtai¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened. A strike reversing the Suspended Water Technique could easily slay any advanced Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, even those at the peak. Qiu Changtai had once directly injured someone with the same cultivation level in the past. However, at this moment, such a strike couldn¡¯t even budge the opponent¡¯s sword? ¡°Snap!¡± Just as Lou Sanfeng had yelled out in pain due to her right hand being crushed, she suddenly felt a sharp pain on her cheek. Then, half of her face went numb. In the midst of the chaos, Lou Sanfeng hadn¡¯t yet processed what happened when she suddenly felt a severe pain on the other side of her cheek. Then, her entire face lost all sensation. However, in the midst of this, Lou Sanfeng faintly felt that her mouth was filled with something fragmented, like broken teeth? ¡°Boom!¡± Lou Sanfeng collapsed to the ground, and her entire skeletal structure emitted the sound of breaking. This impact finally brought Lou Sanfeng¡¯s consciousness back, and she became aware of her condition. Both sides of her cheeks could no longer feel anything, and her mouth was filled with broken teeth. At the same time, her internal organs seemed to have been crushed, displaying cracks. What made it even more agonizing was that despite these injuries, Lou Sanfeng didn¡¯t lose consciousness. She remained painfully alert, acutely aware of all the changes and every bit of suffering her body was enduring. ¡°Ahh!¡± Lou Sanfeng let out a wild scream, as if only by doing so could she vent the terror in her heart. Where was her husband? Why didn¡¯t he save her? Why was she subjected to such injuries! In the blink of an eye, everything had happened. After Qiu Changtai¡¯s attack was blocked by Chen Fei, Lou Sanfeng ended up in her current state. ¡°Ah, fuck you!¡± Seeing the state of his wife, Qiu Changtai¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot instantly. All 108 acupoints quivered, and the Suspended Water Technique split into two streams of elemental energy, one forward and one reversed. These two streams of elemental energy entangled and crushed each other, causing Qiu Changtai to feel as if he was about to split apart. A horrifying power surged within him. The Suspended Water Yin Yang Profound, a forbidden technique from the Suspended Water Technique, had crossed Qiu Changtai¡¯s mind as something he might use one day. However, he had never anticipated using this technique against a martial artist of the same level. ¡°Roar!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei turned to look at Qiu Changtai, and the sound of a roaring dragon and elephant erupted from within him. The Primordial Sword Scripture manifested as pure black energy on the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Boom!¡± A tremendous force directly shattered the formation, creating a gap in the main hall¡¯s roof. Amidst the swirling dust, a figure was violently flung out, crashing to the ground and rolling dozens of times before finally coming to a halt. It was none other than Qiu Changtai. Chen Fei slowly walked over and stood in front of Qiu Changtai. An Aperture Tempering realm peak practitioner who couldn¡¯t even make it onto the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was only worthy of one move from Chen Fei! Chapter 451 - Chapter 451: The Butcher Chapter 451: The Butcher Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Luo Sanfeng was originally screaming, but at this moment, she couldn¡¯t help but stop. Although at this moment, Luo Sanfeng¡¯s eyes were blinded by the two slaps from Chen Fei, her spiritual perception still existed. Therefore, Luo Sanfeng immediately noticed that her husband¡¯s breath had greatly diminished, a situation that could only result from a severe injury. Clearly, he had just unleashed the Suspended Water Yin Yang Profound and Luo Sanfeng herself had practiced the Suspended Water Technique, so she naturally understood the kind of power this forbidden technique would possess when activated. But now, Qiu Changtai had been severely injured by a single move. This shocked Luo Sanfeng and made her realize the current situation between the two of them. She had initially been blaming Qiu Changtai for not saving her just now, but now she realized that it wasn¡¯t that Qiu Changtai didn¡¯t want to save her; it was that the person from the Primordial Sword Sect who had just appeared was too powerful. So powerful that even as a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Qiu Changtai couldn¡¯t even withstand a single move from him. Qiu Changtai struggled to raise his head, looking at Chen Fei with disbelief. The positive and negative elemental forces in his body had already been dispersed. For the many years he had been a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Qiu Changtai had rarely been injured, let alone suffered such a serious injury. Not far away, the people from the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion, upon seeing the current scene, let go of all their worries and couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. The crisis had been easily resolved in this unexpected manner, far from what they had anticipated. Qu Qingsheng had a few people who originally knew that Chen Fei had already reached the advanced Aperture Tempering realm in his cultivation. While they couldn¡¯t quite fathom how Chen Fei had broken through to the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm stage so quickly, at least they had some mental preparation. But for others, in their eyes, Chen Fei had always been in the early Aperture Tempering realm, and it had only been a few years since he had advanced from the Visceral Tempering realm. Just a few years, and he had achieved this unimaginable progress, as if it were a dream. ¡°I surrender, I surrender!¡± Qiu Changtai looked at Chen Fei in front of him, clasping his hands together and shouting loudly. Despite harboring resentment and being unable to imagine this turn of events, the current situation was clear. Qiu Changtai surrendered straightforwardly, knowing that as long as he survived, he could continue to plot revenge in the future or find other ways to achieve his goals. ¡°Yes, we surrender!¡± Luo Sanfeng, upon hearing her husband¡¯s words, also shouted loudly. It was just a matter of surrendering, nothing too serious. ¡°I don¡¯t accept it!¡± Chen Fei, listening to the words of Qiu Changtai and Luo Sanfeng, shook his head slightly and said calmly. ¡°If you have any demands, you can make them, and we will do our best to fulfill them!¡± Qiu Changtai¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily. He had thought that by surrendering, the other party would spare him. But now, looking at Chen Fei¡¯s calm expression, his heart tightened even more. ¡°We are all members of the Thousand Feathers Alliance; you can¡¯t kill us!¡± Luo Sanfeng shouted with a trembling voice. ¡°You trespassed into our sect and harmed our disciples. For that, you shall die!¡± ?Clang!* As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, the Qianyuan Sword emitted a sharp clang, striking toward Qiu Changtai¡¯s neck. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t returned in time, the situation here could have evolved in different ways. It¡¯s possible that everyone could have been left with severe injuries, or it might have depended on Chen Fei¡¯s intentions, whether he chose to kill more people as a warning to others. In situations like this, where life and death hang in the balance, anything is possible. ¡°I¡¯ve already surrendered, why are you forcing me!¡± Qiu Changtai, seeing Chen Fei take action, couldn¡¯t contain the resentment hidden deep in his eyes. ¡°I¡¯ve already admitted defeat, why do you have to go this far? That¡¯s just ruthless!¡± The 108 aperture points within Qiu Changtai¡¯s body suddenly trembled and contracted toward the chest area. When a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator goes all out, it¡¯s slightly different from cultivators in other Aperture Tempering realms. Other Aperture Tempering realm cultivators may at most shatter their aperture points to gain immense power during the process. But for pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, who are just a step away from Core Formation, they can forcibly merge their 108 aperture points. During this process, there is no real control, and the damage to the aperture points is inevitable. Therefore, this fusion is not a true breakthrough and cannot be completed in the end. However, the brief merging of the 108 aperture points can indeed unleash unparalleled power. Godslayer! Dream Entry! Chen Fei sensed Qiu Changtai¡¯s movement, and the spiritual consciousness in his sea of knowledge turned into a sharp blade, piercing straight into Qiu Changtai¡¯s forehead. At this moment, Qiu Changtai¡¯s sea of knowledge was already boiling due to the forced merging of his aperture points. The Godslayer Sword only pierced a few points before it melted away. However, the power of the Dream Entry Technique contained within the Godslayer Sword suddenly spread out. Qiu Changtai felt a momentary daze, and the pull on his aperture points went into a chaotic frenzy. A pain as if his body were about to be torn apart suddenly filled Qiu Changtai¡¯s mind, and he snapped back to his senses. Forcibly merging aperture points was already fraught with danger, and this process was forcibly interrupted in an instant. Qiu Changtai found himself completely unable to control it. Sensing the condition within his body, despair filled Qiu Changtai¡¯s eyes. He had originally intended to cause some trouble for Chen Fei before dying, and if he had the chance, he might have briefly broken through Chen Fei¡¯s obstruction and gone on a rampage inside the hall, killing as many people as possible. If he could take a few lives, it would be a small satisfaction, and Chen Fei would surely suffer. But now, he couldn¡¯t even break through Chen Fei¡¯s obstruction, let alone move. His aperture points had completely lost control, beyond his command. * Swoosh!* The Qianyuan Sword swept across Qiu Changtai¡¯s neck, and Qiu Changtai¡¯s head flew high, with an inexplicable look in his eyes. He had been hunting wild geese all his life, but in the end, he was pecked in the eye by a goose. *Thud!* Qiu Changtai¡¯s body crashed to the ground, making a dull sound. ¡°You butcher, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Upon sensing Qiu Changtai¡¯s death, Luo Sanfeng cried out in alarm and lunged at Chen Fei. To them, killing and injuring others was a matter of course, but when others used the same methods against them, it suddenly turned into a massacre. Many people operated with this mindset ¨C what they did was right, while any harm others caused them was premeditated and malicious. Faced with such people, there was no reasoning, only action ¨C kill! * Swoosh!* A black sword aura flashed, and Luo Sanfeng¡¯s body stiffened, her voice abruptly silenced. Throughout the entire ordeal, Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained calm. Even when he had slain a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, he didn¡¯t display any strong emotions. The members of the Primordial Sword Sect looked at Chen Fei with bright eyes. It had been many years since the Primordial Sword Sect had produced a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Since the great calamity the sect had faced in the past, the highest cultivation level within the sect had only reached the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, and they were considered relatively weaker among late Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. As a result, the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s influence had declined significantly, becoming an ordinary sect with limited prestige. But today, with a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator here, they finally gained some confidence in this unfamiliar place, the Boundless Sea, and within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. While a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator might not be considered extraordinary within the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, it held significant value in the remote and resource-scarce region of Primordial Water Island. Being at the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm stage provided them with a strong shelter. Moreover, considering Chen Fei¡¯s current age, already reaching the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm stage, it was reasonable to anticipate his future advancement to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Some of the senior members of the Primordial Sword Sect had tears welling up in their eyes, and even Qu Qingsheng clenched his fists, finding it difficult to contain his emotions. On the side, the Sunken Water Pavilion, while looking at Chen Fei, showed a hint of envy. Envy was inevitable. Chen Fei had once saved the Sunken Water Pavilion, which was one of the reasons why they had chosen to cooperate with the Primordial Sword Sect when they arrived in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, especially during the early stages of their integration. Naturally, the Sunken Water Pavilion had also placed some bets on Chen Fei¡¯s future, believing that he was destined for greatness, given his youth. However, they had never expected that Chen Fei¡¯s growth rate would be so astonishing. He had already reached the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm stage, and today, he had even slain another pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator right before their eyes. Such talent was something they had never encountered before. Their bet on Chen Fei was likely going to pay off handsomely, and today¡¯s cooperation with the Primordial Sword Sect had added even more value to it. One day later, Chen Fei appeared on the island where the Xuanhe Palace was located. Compared to Primordial Water Island, this place was undoubtedly more bustling. This time, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t alone; he was accompanied by several senior members of the Primordial Sword Sect. Wiping out an entire sect was a rare occurrence within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. However, this rarity referred to those actions done openly and boldly. If you were to accomplish such a task quietly and discreetly, hardly anyone would investigate it. Sometimes, you wouldn¡¯t even know who to look for to inquire about such matters. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t come here today to annihilate the entire Xuanhe Palace. Killing everyone from a sect would create too much commotion. But Chen Fei couldn¡¯t simply let the Xuanhe Palace off the hook either. There were valuable resources hidden within the Xuanhe Palace, and Chen Fei had no reason to let them go. One hour later, Chen Fei and his companions left the island where the Xuanhe Palace was located. The boat was loaded with numerous crates, all containing the most valuable resources from the Xuanhe Palace. Additionally, Chen Fei obtained the sect¡¯s signature martial technique, the Suspended Water Technique. There were some hiccups along the way, but everything was within Chen Fei¡¯s control. When your strength reached a certain level, many forms of resistance could easily be subdued. Especially within the Xuanhe Palace, the strongest member was only at the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, posing no real challenge to Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only During the course of this one-hour operation, most of the time was spent on infiltration and interrogation. Chen Fei obtained what he needed, killed some individuals, and ensured that there were no remains left behind. He destroyed all traces of their presence. Many people from the Xuanhe Palace didn¡¯t even know what had happened to their sect during the recent events. The second day brought chaos within the Xuanhe Palace, yet strangely, they couldn¡¯t find a single clue, which was the most terrifying aspect of the situation for them. A month later, news of a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator on Primordial Water Island quietly spread among the neighboring factions and sects.. Chapter 452 - Chapter 452: Reaching Out Chapter 452: Reaching Out Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor. Dragon Boat Translation Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei leaned back in his chair, his fingers caressing the jade scroll in his hand. What was recorded within the jade scroll was none other than the foundational martial art of Xuanhe Palace, the Suspended Water Technique, which could directly elevate one¡¯s cultivation to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. This was the second martial art that Chen Fei had obtained, capable of reaching the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, apart from the Primordial Sword Scripture. In the beginning, obtaining the Primordial Sword Scripture was a journey filled with endless hardships. In the end, he even had to rely on the spiritual treasure known as the Enlightenment Tower to finally complete the manual. And now, similarly, a martial art that could cultivate all 108 acupoints had fallen into Chen Fei¡¯s hands so easily. When an ordinary person wanted to earn a thousand taels, it was extremely difficult. It required every ounce of their effort to make even a slight gain. But for martial cultivators, there were many ways to earn a thousand taels, and they could choose freely. Strength, that was the most obvious change brought about by one¡¯s cultivation realm! The Suspended Water Technique was quite profound. When activated in reverse, it could directly enhance one¡¯s strength. As for its forbidden technique, the Suspended Water Yin Yang Profound, it was even more ingenious. As for Chen Fei, he had no leisure to re-cultivate the Suspended Water Technique. Overall, the Primordial Sword Scripture was superior to the Suspended Water Technique. However, the Suspended Water Yin Yang Profound did pique Chen Fei¡¯s interest. There were also insights recorded within on how to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which could be quite valuable. For Chen Fei now, the most important thing was undoubtedly breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even if he reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, it was still just the Aperture Tempering realm. Although Primordial Water Island¡¯s influence had increased somewhat due to Chen Fei¡¯s presence, in the grand scheme of things, it was limited to this sea region. Beyond this area, the impression of Primordial Water Island remained that of an insignificant land. No one cared about any changes here because it lacked important resources. Only when a sect or power produced a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, would their reputation truly rise, and the neighboring sects without Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts would start paying tribute. At that time, the entire sect would experience rapid development. On the bed, Chi Shuqing turned over, revealing her fair back and graceful curves. Recently, Chi Shuqing had been staying in Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard all the time, catering to him wholeheartedly, and was no longer afraid of fainting. It could be described as a constant struggle, with no hint of retreat. Today, it naturally ended with her fainting again, and she was currently still asleep. Because of Xuanhe Palace, the influence of Primordial Water Island had undergone a transformation. Inside, especially among the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect, everyone¡¯s gaze towards Chen Fei had completely changed. Before, Chen Fei was just a rising star, but now he was the towering tree of the Primordial Sword Sect, sheltering the entire sect. Moreover, Chen Fei had handed over the complete Primordial Sword Scripture to the sect. If someone with enough talent appeared, they could naturally choose to cultivate the seven martial arts together. Meanwhile, Qu Qingsheng wanted to step down and let Chen Fei directly assume the position of the head of the Primordial Sword Sect. After all, Chen Fei now had the strength and influence to do so. However, in the end, Chen Fei politely declined Qu Qingsheng¡¯s offer. He had no interest in managing the sect; his sole focus was on improving his own strength. As long as his strength continued to grow, the Primordial Sword Sect would naturally become better. All the administrative matters within the sect, Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to get involved in, as it would undoubtedly consume his energy. He was content with the way things were now. Chen Fei put away the jade scroll in his hand and approached the bedside. ¡°Awake?¡± Chen Fei asked. Chi Shuqing didn¡¯t respond, and Chen Fei smiled softly, extending his right hand under the covers. Time had flown by, and nearly a year had passed in the blink of an eye. During this year, there had been no further unexpected incidents on Primordial Water Island, and the injuries of Qu Qingsheng and the other two had fully recovered. With the modest resources from Xuanhe Palace, the cultivation of individuals from both sects had begun to rapidly progress. During this year, Chen Fei had not ventured elsewhere. Instead, he continuously gathered all 108 acupoints in his body. With the power of both the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the Primordial Sword Scripture, the speed at which his acupoints gathered far surpassed that of other Aperture Tempering realm experts. Moreover, as his acupoints came together, Chen Fei discovered that his strength had actually increased somewhat. Initially, Chen Fei had always thought that once he reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, it would be difficult to make further progress. However, he had now discovered that as the acupoints drew closer together, the elemental power he could unleash was subtly increasing. In essence, this was a sign of the Aperture Tempering realm continuously approaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°You¡¯re going to Haiyue Cave?¡± Qu Qingsheng was somewhat surprised when he heard Chen Fei¡¯s words. ¡°Yes, back in Haiyan City, I entered the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking and obtained a Haiyue Token. Now that the cave mansion is about to open, I plan to visit.¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking! Qu Qingsheng had never heard Chen Fei mention this before. He was well aware of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and he didn¡¯t expect that Chen Fei had actually made it onto the list. According to records, many of those listed had eventually become formidable Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. ¡°Be careful in everything you do!¡± Qu Qingsheng cautioned. Chen Fei had now become the future of the Primordial Sword Sect. Whether it was the disciples in the Body Tempering Realm or the elders in the Aperture Tempering realm, everyone saw Chen Fei as their hope. ¡°Understood!¡± Chen Fei smiled faintly, saluted Qu Qingsheng, and then disappeared into the main hall. Qu Qingsheng watched Chen Fei¡¯s disappearing figure, his gaze slightly moved. Who would have thought that the ordinary disciple who had entered the sect with almost no background and spent money to join would come this far? The rule set in place initially, where one could become an outer disciple by paying money, had been criticized by many elders within the Primordial Sword Sect. Even the neighboring sects around Immortal Cloud City had privately mocked this rule, feeling that the Primordial Sword Sect was needlessly lowering its own status. However, Qu Qingsheng had ultimately implemented this rule to attract more talented individuals who might have been overlooked. As a result, the Primordial Sword Sect had indeed seen some growth, but they had not recruited anyone with truly outstanding talent. After all, martial talent was something that either existed or didn¡¯t, and there were rarely any oversights in this regard. Who would have thought that someone like Chen Fei, with such exceptional talent, would emerge? Qu Qingsheng¡¯s most optimistic expectation couldn¡¯t have foreseen that a disciple like Chen Fei would join the Primordial Sword Sect and become its pillar. Life was unpredictable, but it seemed like there was a certain order to things. It was said that initially, Chen Fei¡¯s first goal had been the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, but he couldn¡¯t even reach the sect¡¯s mountain gate. Thinking of this, Qu Qingsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and smile softly. Within dozens of miles of Primordial Water Island, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered. The official opening of Haiyue Cave was still about a month away, and Chen Fei had set out early to avoid any delays on the way that might prevent him from entering the cave mansion. Whether he could obtain breakthrough pills or rare spirit materials, Chen Fei had placed all his hopes on Haiyue Cave. As long as Chen Fei could successfully obtain these pills and spirit materials, he had confidence in breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in a short period. Otherwise, he would have to rely on time to refine his mind and acupoints. As for other ways to obtain these pills and materials, there were none. Without enough elemental stones, even if he staked the entire wealth of Xuanhe Palace, it wouldn¡¯t be sufficient. Back when Qu Changtai had been scouring for resources everywhere, it was all in an effort to gather enough elemental stones to have a chance at purchasing breakthrough pills and rare spirit materials in the future. After all, relying solely on one¡¯s own resources, Qu Changtai¡¯s chances were not great. With the power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the Primordial Sword Scripture, Chen Fei¡¯s chances were significantly better, but given the choice, he naturally preferred to obtain such pills and materials. After all, breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was not child¡¯s play; it was entirely different from breaking through the smaller realms within the Aperture Tempering realm. Midway through his journey, Chen Fei visited Haiyan City, where he needed to purchase a map. While the Haiyue Token provided a rough indication, he didn¡¯t know the exact location, and Chen Fei had some uncertainties. In Haiyan City, he did indeed find the information he needed. The Haiyue Cave had already appeared and was now located in the distant Qingping Sea Region, thousands of miles away. Many curious individuals were already heading towards that sea region to witness the spectacle. Even though they couldn¡¯t enter the Haiyue Cave, it didn¡¯t stop people from being curious and eager to join in the excitement. Every time the Haiyue Cave opened, it was a grand event for martial practitioners below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. During his journey, Chen Fei took a special look at Mi Xian. Back when Mi Xian had no cultivation at all, she was now a martial practitioner in the Skin Tempering Realm, and was very close to reaching the Flesh Tempering Realm. Clearly, Mi Xian hadn¡¯t relaxed in the past year and had been diligently cultivating. However, in terms of innate talent, Mi Xian was indeed quite ordinary. Chen Fei didn¡¯t reveal himself and left Haiyan City directly, heading towards the Qingping Sea Region. Several hours later, Chen Fei arrived outside Green Jade City, gazing at the distant sea mist. The appearance of sea mist in the sea was not uncommon, but this particular mist would appear for several months at irregular intervals every year, lingering for an extended period. The safest way to navigate through this mist was by taking a boat. Inside Green Jade City, there were specialized boats that traversed the mist. Trying to enter it alone could easily lead to getting lost. Whenever this mist appeared, many rare spirit materials would be found within it, and there were even instances where spirit materials that could directly assist an Aperture Tempering realm expert in breaking through the pinnacle would appear. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As a result, Green Jade City had developed rapidly, and whenever the mist appeared, it became the liveliest time of the year in the city. Chen Fei needed to pass through this area to reach the Qingping Sea Region, but he didn¡¯t intend to venture into the sea mist directly. This mist had a disorienting effect and could make one feel extremely passive inside it. While taking a boat through it could be a smooth journey and take only a day if everything went well, it could take much longer if things didn¡¯t go smoothly. Chen Fei preferred to navigate around the sea mist, even if it meant spending a few extra days. After a brief stop in Green Jade City, Chen Fei began to skirt around the mist, making his way along its edge. Two days later, Chen Fei suddenly stopped on the sea surface, looking somewhat puzzled in the direction of the sea mist. The acupoints in Chen Fei¡¯s body were slightly trembling. Especially the focal point formed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant seemed to be attracted to something.. Chapter 453 - Chapter 453: Disappearing Chapter 453: Disappearing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei frowned slightly. This kind of attraction was somewhat peculiar, like resonance, but it also seemed like Chen Fei¡¯s aperture had been purely drawn to it. The aperture formed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant not only constantly pulled together the 108 apertures but also subtly improved Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength in his daily life. The pulling of the apertures was something Chen Fei had noticed as soon as the aperture had formed. As for the improvement in physical strength, it took Chen Fei a few days to notice it. Mainly because this kind of improvement was too subtle, and it was only when a certain amount had accumulated that Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness could sense it. Afterward, Chen Fei tried to continuously infuse his elemental force into this aperture, which could slightly accelerate the efficiency of physical improvement, but not by much. Compared to the clear and visible improvements during the initial practice of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the enhancement of this aperture was now almost imperceptible, somewhat inconspicuous. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant, when it reached perfection, no longer strengthened the physique as it did during the initial stages of cultivation. Instead, it continuously consolidated the defense strength of the spiritual sea in the mind. Spirit Suppression, indeed had a kind of suppression on the mind, regardless of the myriad changes in the outside world, it remained unmoved. Chen Fei suspected that his physique had now reached a certain limit, so the cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and Spirit Suppression might no longer improve his physique. As for the formation of this aperture, besides helping practitioners break through the Aperture Tempering realm, it might have other purposes in the future. In the midst of this fog, something was actually causing a reaction in the aperture, which made Chen Fei curious. After all, this was the first time such a situation had occurred in nearly a year. Standing on the surface of the sea, Chen Fei¡¯s reflection shimmered in the clear water. The sea breeze rustled, and there were slight ripples beneath Chen Fei¡¯s feet. After pondering for a moment, Chen Fei looked back at the mist and lightly tapped his right foot on the ground. Ripples spread out in concentric circles from the spot where Chen Fei had touched, and he disappeared from the original location, rushing into the mist. Previously, Chen Fei had been reluctant to board a boat and enter the fog, simply to avoid any unexpected events. Although valuable spirit materials that could help practitioners break through the Aperture Tempering realm had appeared within the fog in the past, it had only happened twice in so many years. Each time the fog appeared, it covered an area of several hundred miles in radius and could confuse one¡¯s spiritual perception. Searching for useful spirit materials within such a vast range was an extremely daunting task. However, now that something inside the mist was clearly causing a reaction in his aperture, Chen Fei had every reason to go in and investigate. The path of martial arts was all about seeking stability, and there was nothing wrong with that. After all, stability could help one avoid unnecessary troubles. But when favorable opportunities presented themselves, one must seize them. In the journey of cultivation, it was like rowing against the current. If you didn¡¯t seize opportunities when they arose, reaching higher levels of martial arts would become increasingly difficult. Inside the fog, others could take a boat and, if all went well, they could exit within a day, indicating that the dangers within were manageable. With Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation and strength, unless someone with a realm above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm or a powerful monster appeared, he could handle any situation. As Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared into the mist, his spiritual perception, which initially could cover a radius of several hundred meters, was instantly compressed several times, and as he ventured further into the fog, this compression intensified. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes glimmered with a faint light, and his Star Gazing Art circulated within his sea of consciousness, expanding his somewhat limited perception significantly. Turning his head to survey his surroundings, Chen Fei¡¯s expression suddenly changed slightly. His body traced an arc and landed on a patch of water, where a Sea Orchid quietly bloomed. A second-tier high-grade spirit material, Sea Orchids could be used to refine elixirs that benefited those in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm. Even directly consuming a Sea Orchid in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm could enhance elemental force by a few points. An average Sea Orchid like this one would typically sell for five low-grade elemental stones. Bending down, Chen Fei plucked the Sea Orchid. This fog was truly mysterious. Within a few months of its appearance, it had produced spirit materials of this caliber. If it persisted for a longer time, the probability of valuable materials that could aid in breaking through limits would likely increase significantly. However, the specific topography and environment ensured that this fog only appeared for a few months each year. In such a vast, unsealed area with numerous second-tier spirit materials, it¡¯s no wonder that the city outside has been rapidly developing. Even martial cultivators in the Body Tempering realm, if they have the courage to venture into this fog and get lucky by obtaining a top-grade spirit material, would have all the necessary resources for their subsequent cultivation. However, within this layer of fog, where there are humans, there are also sea monsters. Compared to humans, sea monsters are more adept at navigating this layer of fog, and many spirit materials have been devoured by these sea monsters. Chen Fei stored the Sea Orchid and continued forward in the direction sensed by his aperture. After traveling over a hundred miles, Chen Fei had harvested quite a few valuable spirit materials along the way. He had also encountered many boats and monsters. He even saw a boat surrounded by sea monsters, but the strength on that boat was sufficient, and clearing the monsters was only a matter of time. Chen Fei stood on a rocky islet, about to bend down to pick the spirit materials above. Suddenly, his hand twitched slightly, and he furrowed his brows. Chen Fei casually collected the spirit material and placed it in his bag. Then he looked into the distance. The sensation from his aperture had suddenly disappeared just a moment ago. It was an extremely abrupt disappearance, as if something had detected the resonance between Chen Fei and it and forcibly severed that connection. Chen Fei¡¯s furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and his curiosity deepened. What could it be that had caused this? Following the location he had sensed just a moment ago, Chen Fei continued to move forward. After a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei had to come to a stop. Surrounded by thick fog, his mental perception was confused. Even with the support of the Star Gazing Art, without the guidance of his aperture towards the target, Chen Fei was starting to lose his sense of direction. Sometimes, even a slight deviation in direction over a long distance could lead to a significant displacement from the intended target. At this moment, Chen Fei had the feeling that he was getting farther away from whatever had resonated with his aperture. Chen Fei looked ahead, pondered for a moment, and then pointed his right hand at his own brow. As his finger passed over his brow, it seemed as if a crack had appeared there, and a faint glimmer of light emanated from it. Sword Return Eye! Various complex auras appeared within Chen Fei¡¯s perception. He dismissed them one by one and focused his attention on the location of his aperture. To trigger a resonance in the aperture, it had to be either the qi of heaven and earth or some form of information exchange. Chen Fei wanted to see if he could use Sword Return Eye to extract this kind of information. In a sense, these so-called auras were, in fact, a form of information state. Sword Return Eye was a means of examining auras, even those from the past, as a way to search for information. Chen Fei¡¯s mental power within his sea of consciousness operated at its peak and was infused into Sword Return Eye. After a moment, Chen Fei finally identified something different within his own aperture. It was somewhat similar to an aura but seemed to be distinct. Under Sword Return Eye, Chen Fei isolated this bit of aura and held it between his two fingers. Chen Fei looked around and continued to use Sword Return Eye, searching for something similar to the aura he held in his hand amidst the vast and noisy environment of the fog. The auras within the fog were numerous¡ªhuman, monster, various spirit materials, and even the fog itself contained immense content. Fortunately, Sword Return Eye, which had reached the state of perfection, eliminated all irrelevant auras, focusing solely on the relevant content. An hour or two passed, and Chen Fei¡¯s mental power was significantly depleted. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes brightened. The perception formed by the Star Gazing Art turned into a straight line, following the information found by Sword Return Eye, heading straight into the distance. In Chen Fei¡¯s line of sight, a boat appeared within his perception. On this boat, Chen Fei found a presence that matched the aura he held in his hand. This didn¡¯t mean that the resonating entity from before was on that boat. Rather, it seemed that this boat, or the person on it, had somehow attracted the attention of whatever had resonated with Chen Fei earlier. Several miles away, the Zheng family¡¯s flag fluttered at the bow of the ship. In the city of Flame Jade, there were numerous family powers, and over the years, a well-established pattern had already formed. Outsiders couldn¡¯t easily intervene, and even the locals couldn¡¯t break through the blockade of various families to develop smoothly. However, in recent years, there was an exception, and that was the Zheng family. Whether it was due to exceptionally good luck or extraordinary methods, the Zheng family had rapidly risen from a small family power to one of the top ten families within Flame Jade City. The formation of a new force, especially within a city that had developed for many years, was bound to disrupt the interests of many people. Yet, the Zheng family managed to navigate through the challenges, build relationships, and thrive. They even gained the support of several other family powers. ¡°How much longer until we can exit this fog?¡± Pu Yixing looked at Zheng Chuanwen beside him and asked quietly. ¡°It will take a few more hours,¡± Zheng Chuanwen glanced around, then checked the map in his hand, and chuckled softly. Passing through the fog with passengers was a lucrative business for various family powers in Flame Jade City, and the fees were not insignificant. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it supposed to take just one day? It¡¯s already been more than that,¡± Pu Yixing expressed some dissatisfaction. ¡°The fog is filled with numerous sea monsters, and the route we established last time might not be usable again. It¡¯s an inevitable occurrence,¡± Zheng Chuanwen shook his head and explained. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Pu Yixing furrowed his brow. While the explanation made sense, he couldn¡¯t shake off the uneasy feeling. He didn¡¯t know where this feeling came from, but he just wanted to leave this layer of fog as soon as possible. ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!¡± A series of sound bursts echoed through the air, approaching from a distance. Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and he immediately took a defensive stance. Everyone on the boat became alert. ¡°Sorry to disturb you. Would it be convenient to catch a ride? Our original boat was smashed by sea monsters,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s calm voice sounded as he stood on the nearby sea surface. Upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, the people on the boat realized he wasn¡¯t a sea monster and let out a sigh of relief. All eyes turned to Zheng Chuanwen, who was in charge of everything on the boat.. Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: Savage Chapter 454: Savage Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After a moment, Chen Fei smoothly boarded the Zheng family¡¯s ship. Routine inquiries and the rather substantial boarding fee were all dealt with by Chen Fei. Using the Slaughter Spirit Technique, his current aura only indicated that he was at the mid-stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. Within the Boundless Sea, the mid-stage of the Aperture Tempering realm wasn t considered particularly strong. It was precisely because of this cultivation level that Chen Fei was able to easily board the ship. At this close range, Chen Fei sensed the dense aura on the ship, and a faint smile appeared on his face. Since this ship had attracted his attention, all Chen Fei needed to do was stay quietly on board, and he might just find what he was looking for. As the sky gradually darkened, everyone returned to the cabin to rest. Since Chen Fei had boarded the ship midway, there were no well-prepared cabins left for him. Instead, the Zheng family sailors had cleared a room for him. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the bed, listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the ship¡¯s hull. On the entire ship, there were only some faint noises at this moment, as most people had already fallen asleep or were in meditation. The bright moonlight filtered through the mist, turning into scattered dots of light on the deck. ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, a sharp cry rang out from another cabin. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and he quickly moved to the source of the sound. By this time, many people had already gathered here. All eyes were focused on a pile of clothes at the front. It wasn¡¯t the clothes themselves that were interesting, but rather, the clothes had been worn by a person just moments ago. However, at this moment, the person who was wearing the clothes had nothing left but their skin inside them. All the muscles, bones, flesh, and even the skeleton had completely disappeared. If it weren¡¯t for the skin that was left behind, no one would have thought that someone had been wearing these clothes just a moment ago. ¡°Who, who is it?¡± Cheng Huifang¡¯s voice sounded somewhat sharp as her gaze scanned the surroundings. To her, everyone¡¯s eyes seemed like those of a murderer. Just a moment ago, her senior brother was sitting beside her in meditation, but when she sensed something was amiss, her senior brother had been reduced to nothing but skin. Throughout the entire incident, Cheng Huifang hadn¡¯t realized how her senior brother had been killed. But there were only so many people on the ship, and the person who had harmed her senior brother must be nearby! The onlookers remained silent, their expressions somewhat solemn. They had all seen Cheng Huifang¡¯s senior brother today, and their cultivation levels were not much different from Cheng Huifang¡¯s. They were all relatively new to the early stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. While this level of cultivation might not be considered particularly powerful, it was still a presence in the Aperture Tempering realm. But even with that, the fact that someone had been killed here without a sound and without leaving any traces was quite chilling. Killing someone at the early stage of the Aperture Tempering realm was something many present could potentially do. However, achieving it without a sound and without leaving any evidence was something no one dared to claim they could accomplish. The key point was that Cheng Huifang¡¯s senior brother¡¯s manner of death left behind only an empty skin. Such a method was undeniably cruel. Even with the mental state of someone in the early stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, the process of being consumed likely maintained a certain level of awareness, which must have been excruciatingly painful, akin to a living hell. It was not just the physical torment but also the torment of the mind. Chen Fei stood in the background, observing the pile of clothes. Apart from Cheng Huifang¡¯s senior brother¡¯s aura, there was another faint presence that was easily overlooked but detected by Chen Fei. It was the same resonance that had occurred inside Chen Fei¡¯s body earlier. Chen Fei contemplated, was this a demonic beast or something else? However, the likelihood leaned heavily toward it being a demonic beast that preyed on ¡¯ human martial artists. Chen Fei cast a discreet glance at Zheng Chuanwen not far away. What role did the Zheng family play in all of this? Were they also victims, completely unaware? ¡°Miss Cheng, please accept my condolences. This is likely the work of sea demons!¡± Zheng Chuanwen approached Cheng Huifang and spoke solemnly. ¡°Every year when the mist appears, there are such fatalities.¡± ¡°A demon beast? Why did this demon beast choose my senior brother and not you!¡± Cheng Huifang¡¯s appearance seemed somewhat manic, clearly deeply affected by her senior brother¡¯s death. ¡°Miss Cheng, please be cautious with your words!¡± Zheng Chuanwen furrowed his brow slightly and whispered in a low voice. Cheng Huifang¡¯s mind went blank, and she involuntarily took a step back when facing Zheng Chuanwen, who was in the later stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. She looked at her senior brother¡¯s clothes and tears flowed uncontrollably. ¡°It seems we have attracted the attention of sea demons. Everyone, please be cautious! Going forward, we will do our utmost to leave the mist as quickly as possible,¡± Zheng Chuanwen turned to look at the others and spoke with determination. ¡°What kind of demon beast is this that can suck the flesh and blood of people like this? I¡¯ve never heard of such a thing before!¡± I¡¯ve heard about it a few times, but I never expected to encounter it today!¡± ¡°Do we have any way to defend against it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± As Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s words fell, the voices around them became noisy. After all, being silently reduced to nothing but skin was extremely horrifying. This had happened to cultivators in the early stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, and there were also many martial artists in the Body Tempering realm on the ship. Wouldn¡¯t they be even more at risk? ¡°How about we stay on the deck, keep an eye on each other, and remind each other if there¡¯s any situation!¡± someone suggested. That s a good idea!¡± Upon hearing this proposal, everyone nodded. Although the deck wasn¡¯t as comfortable as the cabin, at a time like this, no one could afford to consider comfort. Survival was the top priority. After a while, everyone had gathered on the deck, which had initially appeared somewhat spacious but was now crowded. However, no one was complaining at this moment. In just a few more hours, they would be able to leave this layer of mist. Enduring for a few more hours was not a problem at all. The voices of discussion on the deck gradually fell silent, and everyone watched their surroundings carefully, fearing that sea demons might suddenly attack from outside the ship. No one was practicing, and no one was dozing off. They all stared with wide eyes, guarding against any unexpected occurrences. Time passed slowly, and there were no unusual incidents, which slightly eased the tension of the group. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the deck, his spiritual awareness extending all around. He was curious about the method by which that thing devoured flesh and blood. When Cheng Huifang¡¯s senior brother was killed, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t sensed anything unusual. But even so, Cheng Huifang¡¯s senior brother had died silently. ¡°Sss!¡± Amidst the sounds of the surrounding waves, a strange noise suddenly rang out, as if something had suddenly dissipated. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes shifted to the side, where a person was shrouded in green smoke. Their face contorted in pain, as if they were enduring extreme agony. However, oddly, not a single sound of screaming escaped their lips. It was as if something had sealed their mouth shut, leaving them with only the ability to silently change expressions. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared right in front of the person, and at this close range, he sensed something familiar. Chen Fei¡¯s movements and the slight noise from earlier had alarmed everyone in the vicinity. Some people looked on in terror, taking several steps back in fear. Those with slightly higher cultivation levels frowned as they watched. They were all on the same deck, yet this person had been attacked, and they hadn¡¯t sensed anything at all. How terrifying was this? With his right hand forming a sword-like gesture, Chen Fei lightly tapped the person¡¯s forehead. Madness, chaos, and even extreme excitement-all of these were present in the person¡¯s mental sea. Their mental state was in an extremely bizarre condition, and this mental anomaly had caused a drastic change in the elemental energy ¡¯ within their body. From Chen Fei¡¯s perspective, it was as if this person had ignited themselves. ¡°Snap!¡± The sound of clothes falling onto the deck resonated, and the skin floated gently onto the clothes. Chen Fei almost couldn¡¯t stop it. Compared to what had happened earlier, the degree of their aperture rupture was lighter. This person had used the most intense method to burn away everything within their body, leaving no room for anything to remain. The people around them were even more horrified now. Unlike Cheng Huifang¡¯s senior brother, this person¡¯s death had unfolded right before their eyes. In just a short time, this person had transformed into this state. Anyone would have felt fear witnessing such a scene. This person seemed to be a loner; there were no cries or shouts from anyone around them. All that was present was instinctual withdrawal, as if they were afraid of contamination that might turn them into what they had just witnessed. The contorted, desperate expression on the face of the person moments ago was truly terrifying. What kind of pain was that, unable to be put into words? It looks like he just fell asleep,¡± someone suddenly whispered. Yes, I saw it too, he fell asleep,¡± someone else agreed. Many people on the deck had been looking around nervously due to their fears. As a result, quite a few had witnessed the person¡¯s previous condition. ¡°In a situation like this, he dares to fall asleep?¡± others exclaimed in surprise. During sleep, one¡¯s vigilance would naturally be at its lowest. Most people would prefer to keep their eyes open, so who would dare to fall asleep in such a situation? Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. Asleep? Dream Entry Technique? Chen Fei suddenly realized where the familiarity he had sensed earlier came from. It was quite similar to the Dream Entry Technique! Of course, there were many differences between the two, and they were not the same cultivation method. The Dream Entry Technique allowed one to directly disrupt another person¡¯s mental sea and consciousness within the dream, controlling them and then igniting themselves, devouring every bit of flesh and blood. In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, there was suddenly a realization about the attacker¡¯s method of attack. Several tens of miles away. Two figures were riding a small boat, breaking through the waves on the sea. At the bow of the boat, one person held a compass and continuously adjusted the direction. ¡°How much longer do we need?¡± Du Guman, standing in the rear, spoke with a voice that sounded as if her throat had been rubbed with a blade, making it extremely hoarse. ¡°This thing is quite cunning, and combined with this layer of mist, we still can¡¯t pinpoint its exact location,¡± Dai Yuqiu said as he looked at the compass in his hand, his brows furrowing. ¡°We¡¯ve been wandering in this mist for several days already. We can¡¯t just keep going like this!¡± Du Guman¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, her tone filled with dissatisfaction. As her words fell, the air around them suddenly turned icy, as if countless blades were surrounding them. ¡°This thing is currently devouring both humans and demons. In a few more days, we should be able to determine its location!¡± Dai Yuqiu replied promptly, not daring to be careless. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Du Guman seemed impatient but ultimately didn¡¯t say anything more, and the oppressive aura in the surroundings gradually dissipated. On the Zheng family¡¯s ship. On the deck, many people had already stood up, pacing back and forth. Chen Fei looked ahead into the mist, knowing that the next time, they should be able to catch the culprit! Chapter 455 - Chapter 455: Genesis Chapter 455: Genesis Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°How much longer until we can sail out of this fog?¡± someone anxiously inquired of Zheng Chuanwen. Although there were not many casualties on the ship at this moment, the process had been too terrifying, and no one wanted to become the next victim. Only by leaving this layer of fog could they escape this perilous situation. ¡°We¡¯re already sailing at full speed, but this fog is too thick. It will take at least three more hours to leave,¡± Zheng Chuanwen replied solemnly. ¡°Three hours? How many people will die here in that time!¡± someone nearby exclaimed in a hushed voice. ¡°Don¡¯t meditate, don¡¯t fall asleep, keep an eye on each other. That might help us avoid further losses,¡± Zheng Chuanwen said with a furrowed brow. The people around didn¡¯t press Zheng Chuanwen for more answers because such inquiries held little meaning. The ship could only sail so fast, and the remaining time was simply what it was. Even if they encountered another attack from sea monsters along the way, it would only extend their journey. At this moment, the people around were frightened but had not yet reached the point of losing their sanity, so they could still control the anger that arose from their fear. However, this control was fragile, and if a few more people died in front of them, chaos would be instantaneous. Chen Fei stood in the corner of the deck, his gaze scanning the surroundings, taking in the expressions of all the people around him. These are the various states of beings, especially when faced with danger. Helplessness, fear, an urgent desire to escape a dangerous place, but unfortunately, the powerlessness to do so. Even those in the Aperture Tempering realm seemed no different from ordinary people. Perhaps their mental fortitude was much stronger, but sometimes, mental fortitude couldn¡¯t change certain facts. In the end, martial artists were simply individuals with special abilities. But when the strength within their bodies couldn¡¯t ward off imminent danger, their emotions were no different from ordinary people. To avoid this situation, the only way was to continually enhance one¡¯s strength, to have enough power to confront these dangers. Chen Fei glanced around, then lowered his head and stopped looking. That thing would surely continue to prey on the people here. Not meditating, not sleeping, indeed, it was a method of resistance. But sometimes, falling asleep might not be something you could decide for yourself. Time slowly passed, and on the deck, everyone remained tense, their gazes constantly scanning the surroundings, fearing that some danger might suddenly appear. The atmosphere was heavy, and no one spoke. Everyone was waiting for the ship to sail out of the fog. In the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed, and the people on the deck were unharmed, but the sound of the waves around them echoed in their ears. Some people¡¯s eyes had begun to redden, the prolonged mental strain had greatly depleted the strength within their bodies. ¡°Shh!¡± Suddenly, a strange sound echoed on the deck, causing everyone¡¯s hearts to tremble. They instinctively turned to look and saw three individuals tightly closing their eyes, their bodies convulsing with great effort. The eyelids of the three individuals kept trembling, as if they were trying hard to open them, but no matter how hard they tried, their eyes remained shut. Grotesque expressions appeared on the faces of the three, accompanied by eerie, disconcerting sounds echoing lowly on the deck. The sound was seemingly quiet, but in this moment, it felt like a nightmare, startling everyone as they continuously retreated, as if they might be dragged into hell by mere contact. Some people¡¯s bodies trembled slightly because, just a moment ago, they had clearly seen those three individuals with wide-open eyes, vigilantly observing their surroundings, and they hadn¡¯t been asleep at all. In this situation, no one could possibly fall asleep. But in the next moment, the attack fell upon the three individuals. Perhaps it was just a blink of an eye, but their eyes could no longer open. As everyone kept moving backward, a figure flickered and landed in front of one of the individuals, pressing a finger onto their forehead. Chen Fei¡¯s hair fluttered in the wind, and the sensation coming from the individual¡¯s forehead remained frenzied and chaotic, yet strangely exhilarating. The mental power in Chen Fei¡¯s core soul energy began to activate the Dream Entry Technique. Compared to other mental techniques, the way the Dream Entry Technique operated was drastically different. However, it was precisely this stark difference that gave rise to the miraculous effects of the Dream Entry Technique. Chen Fei slowly closed his eyes and then opened them again, finding himself standing within a thick fog. In all directions, there was nothing visible, and an incredibly desolate feeling suddenly permeated his heart. Chen Fei looked into the distance, and in a moment of confusion, it seemed like there were fleeting figures moving around. However, upon closer inspection, he realized that there was nothing at all in the depths of the fog. ¡°Chen Fei, my Zhang family nurtured you to give your all, not to engage in deceit and sell elixirs in the black market. What crime have you committed?¡± A stern voice suddenly came from behind. Chen Fei turned to see a woman glaring at him, and it was none other than Zhang Sinan, the eldest daughter of the Zhang family in Pingyin County. An inexplicable feeling of fear and dread surged in Chen Fei¡¯s heart, an urge to flee overwhelmed him, and thoughts of escaping involuntarily surfaced in his mind, even a desire to act hastily. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you take me with you when you left Pingyin County? I treated you well, and this is how you repay me?¡± Beside Zhang Sinan, the figure of Zeng Defang appeared, and in his gaze directed at Chen Fei, there was bitterness and resentment. ¡°Old Zeng!¡± Chen Fei looked at Zeng Defang, his expression slightly wavering. Back in Pingyin County, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was too low, only at the Flesh Tempering realm. This level of cultivation made self-defense extremely challenging. Moreover, at that time, Zeng Defang was severely injured, had a family to support, and was a prominent alchemist, surrounded by a rebel group. Chen Fei was completely powerless to help. Facing Zeng Defang, Chen Fei didn¡¯t harbor any feelings of regret. The situation back then was truly beyond Chen Fei¡¯s ability to change. Human limitations were real, which was why Chen Fei continuously sought to improve his own cultivation. Because Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to experience a situation where he wanted to protect someone but lacked the ability and could only watch the outcome helplessly. Just like a year ago on Primordial Water Island, if Chen Fei hadn¡¯t reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm in his cultivation, the final outcome would have been entirely different. ¡°Chen Fei, why did you kill me? We¡¯ve never met before. What right do you have to kill me?¡± A sharp shout came from behind Chen Fei, and a chilling aura filled the surroundings, as if it wanted to squeeze people¡¯s hearts tightly, even crush them. However, this time, Chen Fei didn¡¯t turn around because Zeng Defang had appeared, and the fluctuating emotions had returned to calm. ¡°So this is your method of manipulating others¡¯ emotions!¡± Chen Fei whispered. Chen Fei¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t originally loud, but as his words fell, this sentence grew louder and louder in the surrounding area. In the fog, some were about to emerge, but now they were all halted in their tracks by Chen Fei¡¯s voice. ¡°Tions¡­ tions¡­ tions¡­¡± The last syllable in Chen Fei¡¯s sentence became increasingly exaggerated, and its range of propagation expanded. Zhang Sinan and Zeng Defang, like bubbles, shattered instantly. Not only them, but the other figures in the fog also shattered with the fluctuation of the sound. ¡°Open!¡± Chen Fei turned to look around, a sword radiance appearing in his hand, which he casually swung. If it were before he obtained the Dream Entry Technique, facing the power of this dreamlike realm, Chen Fei estimated that he could only rely on his mental power to confront it head-on. But now, Chen Fei had a better method. ¡°Boom!¡± As if creating heaven and earth, the sword radiance that Chen Fei casually waved sliced through the surrounding fog into countless fragments. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze turned toward the distance, and the sword radiance in his hand suddenly burst with dazzling brilliance, transforming into a beam of light that shot forward. ¡°Screech!¡± A piercing sound echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears, and the dark environment around him vibrated violently. The next moment, Chen Fei found himself back on the deck. The people around him were still retreating, and so much had happened in the dream, but in reality, less than a moment had passed. A moment in a dream could span centuries, making the time disparity between the dream and reality extremely dramatic. The trembling figures of the people in front of Chen Fei suddenly returned to calm, but they had lost all their strength and slumped to the ground. The other two individuals in the distance were in the same condition. They hadn¡¯t died, but their vital energy had been severely damaged. The other people around were astonished as they watched Chen Fei. They hadn¡¯t expected that Chen Fei would actually save these three individuals. Without making any visible movements, Chen Fei had abruptly halted the transformation of the three individuals into skin and bones. Several dozen miles away. Dai Yuqiu held a Feng Shui compass in her hand, and suddenly her expression changed slightly as the Feng Shui compass in her hand began to spin violently. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Du Guman sensed Dai Yuqiu¡¯s change and asked in a low voice. ¡°That monster is injured!¡± Dai Yuqiu replied. ¡±Oh? Has someone beaten us to it and found the monster?¡± Du Guman¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. In order to slay this monster, Du Guman had waited for nearly a year, as the monster would also disappear when the fog dissipated. If someone had beaten her to it and killed the monster, it would mean that she had wasted all this time. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that,¡± Dai Yuqiu said, sensing the information transmitted by the Feng Shui compass. ¡°Someone used a special method to injure the monster from a distance. The monster is now furious and will probably come back for revenge.¡± ¡°How does that affect us?¡± Du Guman¡¯s expression relaxed slightly when she heard that the monster hadn¡¯t been found by others. ¡°We can use this to truly find the hiding place of the monster!¡± Dai Yuqiu¡¯s face couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of a smile. She really wanted to thank the person who had helped her so much. Otherwise, she might have spent several days, or even dozens of days, spinning around in this fog before possibly discovering the monster¡¯s hiding place. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In this way, Chen Fei had saved who knows how much time and energy. On the Zheng family¡¯s ship. The people around were somewhat curious as they watched Chen Fei. Just as someone was about to approach and inquire about Chen Fei, he lifted his head and looked to the right. There, the fog stretched endlessly, and nothing could be seen in the white expanse. But Chen Fei could sense that the power of the dream was surging in a peculiar manner, coming towards them.. Chapter 456 - Chapter 456: Immovable Chapter 456: Immovable Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If it weren¡¯t for the recent confrontation with the adversary, Chen Fei probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to sense this power. But as Chen Fei shattered the opponent¡¯s dream and captured the characteristics of their dream power, at this moment, he could clearly perceive it. Chen Fei looked at the ship beneath his feet and then glanced at Zheng Chuanwen in the distance. Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s expression was somewhat strange at this moment, looking at Chen Fei for no apparent reason. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face, and the doubts in his mind gradually unraveled. Originally, Chen Fei sensed this ship because the aura of that monster lingered on it, and he thought that this ship had bad luck and was targeted by the monster. Now Chen Fei realized that it was not a matter of luck at all; this ship itself was the problem. In simpler terms, except for the people from the Zheng family on this ship, everyone else who boarded this ship had been marked as food by that monster, the prey of the monster¡¯s dream. This ship was not meant to transport people across the fog; it was simply a way for people to serve themselves as food to that monster. Without this ship as a marker, the power of that monster¡¯s dream would never have been able to capture the people on this ship in the vast sea. How powerful must this psychic power be to envelop an area of hundreds of miles? It¡¯s too exaggerated. If there really is such a level of psychic strength, Chen Fei¡¯s first instinct would be to escape immediately without any hesitation. Zheng Chuanwen, upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, inexplicably became somewhat nervous, as if he had some secret that Chen Fei had seen through. ¡°Your Excellency, how did you do it just now? What was it that attacked us?¡± someone stepped forward and respectfully asked Chen Fei. ¡°Did you manage to drive that thing away? Are we safe now?¡± ¡°What¡¯s next? Are we not going to encounter any more trouble?¡± Seeing someone inquire about Chen Fei, the people around also began to ask. ¡°You should ask him!¡± Chen Fei moved swiftly, appearing in front of Zheng Chuanwen and grabbing his neck. The people around were startled by Chen Fei¡¯s actions, their eyes filled with confusion. Some considered a certain possibility, but others remained uncertain and couldn¡¯t confirm it. ¡°Bold!¡± Zheng Chuanwen, seeing Chen Fei make a move toward him, felt both shocked and furious, but he didn¡¯t retaliate. Instead, he quickly retreated. The scene where Chen Fei had saved the three people earlier had left Zheng Chuanwen unsure about Chen Fei¡¯s true capabilities. In the normal Aperture Tempering realm, who could possess such skills? Zheng Chuanwen had led people into this secret realm for many years, and even those in the later stages of cultivation could not withstand the power of that monster. In the end, they would all be devoured, leaving only their skin behind. But Chen Fei had managed to save people in the blink of an eye, leaving Zheng Chuanwen with a sense of uncertainty. As Zheng Chuanwen retreated, a faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s lips. His right hand suddenly accelerated, and in an astonishingly impossible manner, he grabbed Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s neck. Zheng Chuanwen stared wide-eyed at Chen Fei. He hadn¡¯t even seen clearly what move Chen Fei had used. By the time he reacted, he found himself in Chen Fei¡¯s grasp. At this moment, with his neck captured, Zheng Chuanwen realized that all the energy in his body had been sealed off, and he couldn¡¯t muster even the slightest bit of strength. Not only was his strength sealed, but a suffocating feeling engulfed Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s heart, and helplessness and fear filled his eyes. ¡°Stop!¡± ¡°Let him go!¡± On the ship, other members of the Zheng family saw Zheng Chuanwen captured by Chen Fei and shouted loudly. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept over them, the aura of someone at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm overwhelmed the entire ship. It felt like an overwhelming weight on their hearts, and an indescribable emotion involuntarily surged in their minds. It was as if making a single wrong move would lead to catastrophic consequences. Everyone stared in disbelief at Chen Fei, never expecting that Chen Fei, who had been in the mid-Aperture Tempering realm just moments ago, would suddenly become a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. With the power of a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, even if the people on the ship rushed at him all at once, they would likely be wiped out one by one in the end. The members of the Zheng family immediately fell silent, and some of them even began to slowly back away, trying to distance themselves from Chen Fei. ¡°Where is that monster?¡± Chen Fei inquired, unfazed by the reactions of those around him, his gaze fixed on Zheng Chuanwen. Zheng Chuanwen wanted to speak but found that Chen Fei had not released his neck at all; instead, he was applying more pressure. Fear filled Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s eyes, and he attempted to struggle, but he realized he couldn¡¯t move. The fear in Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s eyes intensified as he tried to speak, only to find that Chen Fei wasn¡¯t giving him a chance to speak. His consciousness began to blur gradually, and Zheng Chuanwen couldn¡¯t sense his surroundings anymore. Suddenly, the grip on his neck loosened, and Zheng Chuanwen instantly regained his senses. It felt like a rebirth after a catastrophe, but at the same time, his fear of death deepened. ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know where that monster is either!¡± Zheng Chuanwen looked up at Chen Fei and whispered. Zheng Chuanwen knew that Chen Fei¡¯s earlier actions had made it clear that he couldn¡¯t lie. Zheng Chuanwen genuinely didn¡¯t want to lie, as he didn¡¯t want to experience that near-death feeling again. But the truth was, Zheng Chuanwen really didn¡¯t know the exact location where the monster was hiding. ¡°Every time I send people here, after the monster devours them, it gives me some spiritual materials in exchange,¡± Zheng Chuanwen continued hastily, fearing that Chen Fei might not believe him. Over the years, the Zheng family had rapidly developed by relying on these trades ¨C trading other people¡¯s lives for a sufficient supply of spiritual materials. It wasn¡¯t just spiritual materials; after the people on the ship died, the remaining items such as elemental stones, spiritual artifacts, and elixirs all belonged to the Zheng family. All they needed to do was bring a shipload of people into the mist, and they could not only harvest spiritual materials but also acquire elemental stones and spiritual artifacts. Such a profitable endeavor had made the Zheng family eagerly pursue it. However, Zheng Chuanwen hadn¡¯t anticipated that today he would be restrained like this, and he couldn¡¯t resist at all. Some of the bystanders, who had been puzzled, had their eyes widened upon hearing Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s words. A sense of dread instantly washed over them. Being on a Zheng family ship in Flame Jade City meant boarding a ship to death, with no return! If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei still standing there, radiating the aura of a pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, it¡¯s likely that everyone would have already taken action against the Zheng family members. Chen Fei remained silent. The fact that the Zheng family didn¡¯t know the exact hiding place of the monster surprised him. Chen Fei looked at Zheng Chuanwen and believed he wasn¡¯t lying. Finding the monster would likely require Chen Fei to figure it out on his own. With a glance at the surging dream power in the distance, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered, and in the next moment, he began to tighten his grip on Zheng Chuanwen¡¯s neck. ¡°No!¡± Zheng Chuanwen screamed in terror, but halfway through his shout, his voice abruptly stopped as his neck snapped. The spiritual essence from Zheng Chuanwen flowed into the Shuttle of Flying Clouds in Chen Fei¡¯s arms and settled. Chen Fei made a slight gesture with his right hand, and the high-grade spiritual weapon and elemental stones and elixirs from Zheng Chuanwen fell into his hand. With a light step on the deck, Chen Fei disappeared from the spot, heading straight for the surging dream power in the distance. As for what would happen to the Zheng family¡¯s ship next, it was no longer within Chen Fei¡¯s concern. To some extent, Chen Fei had already saved the people on this ship. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei, all the people on this ship would have turned into skins, drifting in this sea. ¡°Buzz!¡± But a few miles away, the power of the monster¡¯s dream realm suddenly collided with Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness. In Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, it was as if a towering wave had surged, but his core soul energy remained unmoved. Regardless of how the power of the monster¡¯s dream realm tried to provoke him, it couldn¡¯t ruffle Chen Fei¡¯s mental state in the slightest. On the deck earlier, Chen Fei had actively entered the dream, or else the power of the monster wouldn¡¯t have been able to stir his core soul energy. A sharp noise echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears as the monster grew increasingly frustrated by its inability to draw Chen Fei into the dream. With the passage of time, the monster¡¯s power began to wane. The distance between them was too vast, and although the power of the dream realm was magical, it had its limitations. The monster¡¯s frustrated roar continued, but its fluctuations were growing smaller and weaker. Sensing the weakening of the monster¡¯s power, Chen Fei suddenly released his own core soul energy, allowing the power of the monster to completely connect with his own consciousness. Chen Fei¡¯s mental state began to ripple and fold, but the power was so weak that it could only achieve this level of attack. A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face, and his figure flickered as he rushed towards the distance. Faint light condensed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes as he pushed his Star Gazing Art to its limit. The presence in the distance appeared within Chen Fei¡¯s perception. Where there¡¯s a connection, there¡¯s a response. The monster that had hidden itself until now had been completely locked onto by Chen Fei. No matter where it tried to flee at this moment, Chen Fei could reach it. The monster seemed to sense Chen Fei¡¯s movements and attempted to withdraw its power. However, with the operation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the monster¡¯s power was firmly suppressed and unable to move. ¡°Boom!¡± In the middle of its retreat, the monster¡¯s power suddenly tore itself apart, with most of it dissipating into the heavens and earth. Chen Fei remained unfazed, as his Star Gazing Art had completely locked onto the monster¡¯s location. The monster¡¯s attempt to disperse its power had come too late; it was now completely exposed. Several tens of miles away. ¡°Found it, over there!¡± Dai Yuqiu, looking at the compass in his hand, revealed a happy expression on his face, then turned to look at Du Guman. ¡°Good, let¡¯s go!¡± Du Guman¡¯s eyes lit up slightly, and the boat under her feet shot forward like an arrow. In less than a moment, Du Guman, along with Dai Yuqiu, arrived on an island. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The island was not large, covering only about a square mile. Upon reaching this place, the compass in Dai Yuqiu¡¯s hand began to spin wildly, and his expression grew serious. ¡°This monster is very strong, be careful!¡± Dai Yuqiu whispered. ¡°No matter how strong it is, it¡¯s still just a Tier-2 Evil. Today, we¡¯ll kill it and help me advance further on my path of cultivation!¡± Du Guman¡¯s eyes gleamed with a cold light as she stepped onto the island and walked forward step by step. Several tens of miles away, Chen Fei followed the trail of the aura.. Chapter 457 - Chapter 457: Clear the Area Chapter 457: Clear the Area Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On the island, a terrifying pressure pervades, and the closer one gets to the center of the island, the stronger this pressure becomes. Du Guman advanced a hundred steps, and within her sea of consciousness, it felt like she was enduring a relentless mental assault from the creature. The frequency of these attacks grew more terrifying as the distance between them diminished. Du Guman looked ahead, and it was as if there was a towering giant standing in the center of the island, gazing down at her from above. The pressure in the giant¡¯s gaze was so overwhelming that it seemed to compel one to kneel down and continuously worship, just to alleviate the heart-pounding fear it induced. ¡°Break!¡± Du Guman uttered a low shout, and countless sword lights flickered, instantly dispersing the surrounding pressure. She continued to advance a hundred more steps, drawing closer to the center of the island. Dai Yuqiu closely followed behind Du Guman. Because someone was leading the way, Dai Yuqiu faced minimal attacks. At this point, the true form of the creature finally revealed itself before the two. In a pool of water, numerous vines floated on the surface, densely intertwined. From a distance, it strangely gave off a feeling of a human brain. ¡°Is this the true form of that creature?¡± Du Guman frowned as she observed the creature¡¯s appearance. The vines floated up and down on the water¡¯s surface, occasionally some of them swaying gently. The water in the pool appeared clear, but there was always a lingering crimson hue that couldn¡¯t be shaken off. ¡°This creature should excel in mental attacks, but we can¡¯t rule out the possibility of other abilities,¡± Dai Yuqiu whispered. ¡°Don¡¯t worry!¡± A spirit sword landed in Du Guman¡¯s hand as she was about to approach. Suddenly, she furrowed her brow and turned her head to look behind her. Dai Yuqiu¡¯s perception was slightly weaker, but upon seeing Du Guman¡¯s actions, she instinctively turned around and saw a figure breaking through the mist and stepping onto the island. Chen Fei watched the two individuals in the distance, his expression subtly changing. He hadn¡¯t expected someone to arrive here ahead of him. Evidently, this creature must have something special about it to attract the attention of others. ¡°We discovered this creature first, and we kindly request that you leave,¡± Dai Yuqiu addressed Chen Fei, raising her voice. If it were someone with lower cultivation, Dai Yuqiu might have directly cleared the area. However, Chen Fei¡¯s Pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm aura was quite obvious, and Dai Yuqiu didn¡¯t have the capability to force him to leave. Chen Fei remained silent and instead turned to look to the side. In the next moment, a figure cut through the mist and landed heavily on the island. A sharp blade aura swept through the surroundings, and his gaze locked onto the creature in the center of the island. He paid no attention to Chen Fei, Du Guman, or Dai Yuqiu nearby. ¡°After searching for so long, I finally found it!¡± Geng Wangsheng¡¯s face revealed a faint smile as he held the blade in his hand and took steps towards the creature. ¡°This creature was discovered by us first, and we kindly request that you leave,¡± Dai Yuqiu said loudly, observing Geng Wangsheng¡¯s actions. ¡°I¡¯ve seen it, so this thing belongs to me!¡± Geng Wangsheng turned to look at Dai Yuqiu, pointed his finger, and grinned menacingly. ¡°Say one more word, and I¡¯ll kill you right now, get lost!¡± An astonishing aura erupted from Geng Wangsheng, causing the creature¡¯s aura on the island to scatter. Not only that, a hint of his blade intent crossed dozens of steps, directly slashing towards Dai Yuqiu. Dai Yuqiu¡¯s expression changed involuntarily, and she was about to retreat when Du Guman¡¯s figure appeared in front of her, and a sword was swung forward. ¡°Hum!¡± Mental clash, and waves were stirred without wind, creating ripples in the air, leaving marks on the ground. ¡°Geng Wangsheng, it¡¯s true that meeting you in person is not as good as hearing about you!¡± Du Guman¡¯s hoarse voice rang out as she stared closely at Geng Wangsheng. He was ranked seventh on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, known as the Mad Blade. Du Guman recognized his identity as soon as he set foot on the island. Seeing his blade intent being nullified, Geng Wangsheng also took a serious look at Du Guman, his expression subtly changing. ¡°I was wondering who it was, turns out it¡¯s Du Guman from the Du family. What¡¯s the matter, do you want to challenge me today?¡± Geng Wangsheng recognized Du Guman¡¯s identity, a rising star from the Du family and the tenth-ranked on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. ¡°This creature was found by me first. If you have the guts, come and try to take it!¡± Du Guman¡¯s spirit sword pointed diagonally towards the ground, and a mighty sword intent enveloped the surroundings. ¡°Hahaha, are you telling me about first come, first served? Natural treasures belong to whoever has the bigger fist!¡± Geng Wangsheng laughed loudly and continued, ¡°First come, first served? Your Du family¡¯s current territory used to belong to the Qian family back in the day. How come I don¡¯t see you returning it to them? It¡¯s ridiculous!¡± ¡°Geng Wangsheng, the matters of the Du family are not up for discussion by you!¡± Du Guman¡¯s voice grew even deeper, and countless sword marks silently appeared on the ground around them. ¡°Du family, I can¡¯t move you now, but you, Du Guman, have no right to talk about first come, first served in front of me.¡± Geng Wangsheng looked at Du Guman, his gaze filled with coldness, and said, ¡°Now, either leave or face a few strikes from me. Let me see how much of the essence of the Du family¡¯s techniques you¡¯ve mastered!¡± ¡°How arrogant!¡± Du Guman¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as she was about to make a move when suddenly her brow furrowed, and she looked to the side. It seemed that someone else had arrived here as well, possibly because the creature had revealed its hiding place after being injured earlier. Two figures simultaneously landed on the island. Although there were two individuals, their auras were remarkably similar, to the point where some parts of their auras seemed to merge, as if they were one person. ¡°Where did all these people come from? You all, either leave now, or don¡¯t blame me for showing no mercy with my blade!¡± Geng Wangsheng¡¯s expression became extremely impatient as he pointed his blade at Chen Fei and the two newcomers, shouting loudly. His formidable aura swept through the surroundings, even causing the creature¡¯s aura to temporarily retreat. It was as if Geng Wangsheng was the true owner of this island. ¡°It¡¯s the Mad Blade!¡± Mei Baiping and Mei Baizong, the two brothers, saw Geng Wangsheng and couldn¡¯t help but change their expressions. Their cultivation levels were approaching the peak of Foundation Establishment, but they hadn¡¯t truly reached it. Although the two of them working together could contend with an ordinary Pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, when compared to a top-ten-ranked figure on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking like Geng Wangsheng, they would likely meet their demise. ¡°We¡¯re leaving now!¡± Mei Baiping and Mei Baizong both bowed slightly to Geng Wangsheng and then their figures disappeared from the island. ¡°You¡¯re not leaving? Then you¡¯ll never leave!¡± Seeing that Chen Fei remained unmoved, Geng Wangsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He snorted and instantly directed his overwhelming aura towards Chen Fei. Some people don¡¯t shed tears until they see blood. But when Geng Wangsheng¡¯s blade tasted blood, it wouldn¡¯t be as simple as shedding tears! ¡°Hum!¡± Around Chen Fei¡¯s body, it seemed like a fierce wind had sprung up, lifting his hair backward and causing his clothes to cling tightly to his body. Chen Fei gazed calmly at Geng Wangsheng, ranked seventh on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Chen Fei had seen his portrait and sensed his aura before. Geng Wangsheng was a prodigious figure, likely destined to reach the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage in the future, and possibly even advance a few steps beyond that, rather than simply staying in the Aperture Tempering realm stage. ¡°What¡¯s this ¡®never leave¡¯ technique?¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. Faced with Geng Wangsheng¡¯s aura, he remained as composed as a mountain. ¡°How daring!¡± Seeing that Chen Fei was unaffected by his aura, Geng Wangsheng¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. He then burst into laughter and appeared right in front of Chen Fei. The long blade in his hand transformed into a streak of moonlight, enveloping Chen Fei from all sides. Moonlit Blade Art! Body like the moon, heart like a blade. With this blade technique, Geng Wangsheng had fought his way to seventh place on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. At that time, if he hadn¡¯t been overly ambitious and challenged the first-ranked individual directly, his ranking would have been even higher. Unable to defeat the top-ranked opponent, Geng Wangsheng had chosen not to challenge anyone else on the list, living up to his title as the Mad Blade. His arrogance was unmatched, and he didn¡¯t even regard his peers in the same realm. At the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm, how many lives had Geng Wangsheng taken? And today, another soul would be added to the list beneath his blade! Chen Fei watched Geng Wangsheng¡¯s blade intently. Others might not be able to see Geng Wangsheng¡¯s attack clearly, and the person would already be struck down before they knew it. However, in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, every detail of Geng Wangsheng¡¯s technique was displayed clearly. Over the past year, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been able to open any more apertures. He had only brought the 108 apertures closer together, seemingly increasing his elemental power by a small amount. However, in terms of his mental control, the Thousand Threads Technique from the Alchemist Alliance had already been cultivated to the ninth level, the state of Great Completion. This allowed Chen Fei to reach a whole new level in his mental control. Thus, even against the attack of the seventh-ranked individual on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, Chen Fei could see everything clearly. The Moonlit Blade Art, cultivated to Geng Wangsheng¡¯s level, should have no flaws. There should be no real weaknesses in Geng Wangsheng¡¯s technique. However, the absence of flaws didn¡¯t mean that the technique had no vulnerabilities. In any person¡¯s technique, there would inevitably be strong and weak points. A master would exploit the strongest aspect of their own technique against the weakest aspect of their opponent¡¯s. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword rang out, arriving slightly later but striking first, piercing Geng Wangsheng¡¯s blade seven inches from the hilt. ¡°Boom!¡± Blades and sword shadows clashed, and the explosive sound echoed into the sky. Geng Wangsheng¡¯s expression held an incredulous look, and his entire body involuntarily moved backward. Under that single strike, he found himself at a disadvantage. When Chen Fei had initiated his sword attack, Geng Wangsheng had sensed something was amiss and tried to change his technique on the spot. However, the Qianyuan Sword was like a shadow, still nailing him at the weak point in his technique. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This sensation was something Geng Wangsheng had only felt once before, and it was with the top-ranked individual on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. It was that heavy defeat that had made Geng Wangsheng lose interest in challenging anyone else on the list. Geng Wangsheng hadn¡¯t expected that today, he would experience this feeling once again, this time against an unknown individual. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Geng Wangsheng took several steps back, each step leaving a deep pit in the ground. Not far away, Du Guman and Dai Yuqiu watched this scene with incredulity in their eyes. Under a single strike, it wasn¡¯t Chen Fei who was sent flying, but Geng Wangsheng who found himself in an overwhelmingly weaker position.. Chapter 458 - Chapter 458: Solo Under the Moon Chapter 458: Solo Under the Moon Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Among peers, there had always been a disparity in strength. Martial practitioners who studied the same techniques could discern a hierarchy, let alone those who studied different techniques, placing them in an inherently unequal state. Why was it that on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, most were disciples of major sects? Besides their remarkable innate talents, they also practiced techniques far superior to those of their peers. With enough dedication, they could even concurrently cultivate other techniques to bolster their own power. Whether it was Du Guman or Geng Wangsheng, both hailed from renowned forces within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Therefore, their personal strength and backgrounds alone were enough to make them look down upon their peers. Yet they did not anticipate that on that day, right there, they would witness Geng Wangsheng being repelled by someone with a single sword strike. Even though Geng Wangsheng did not exert his full strength in that previous strike, showing some disdain, it still demonstrated Chen Fei¡¯s prowess, far from ordinary. Such a person shouldn¡¯t have been an unknown. ¡°Who are you?¡± Geng Wangsheng had halted, his gaze fixed on Chen Fei, filled with solemnity. Du Guman was a bystander, and it was often said that bystanders saw clearly. However, in the midst of actual combat, this wasn¡¯t always true because bystanders might miss some of the finer details of the battle. Du Guman had only seen Geng Wangsheng¡¯s casual strike, but she hadn¡¯t noticed that Geng Wangsheng had actually exerted most of his strength in the end. Yet, he couldn¡¯t evade Chen Fei¡¯s blade, nor could he withstand the tremendous power contained within it. Therefore, Geng Wangsheng understood that in their recent clash, despite his own arrogance, Chen Fei¡¯s strength was undeniably formidable. This level of strength unquestionably placed Chen Fei among the top figures on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. However, as Geng Wangsheng searched his memory, he couldn¡¯t find anyone among the top five of the list who could correspond to Chen Fei. Unless there had been recent changes on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, Geng Wangsheng had been traveling outside for over a year and hadn¡¯t been keeping track of its updates. To him, changes in the rankings above didn¡¯t matter. Just as his own ranking didn¡¯t matter to him, Geng Wangsheng could have easily climbed a few more positions if he wished, but he simply didn¡¯t have the inclination. ¡°Now is not the time for that. You want to make me stay here forever?¡± Chen Fei lowered the Qianyuan Sword and calmly looked at Geng Wangsheng. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Geng Wangsheng¡¯s eyes widened, and a surge of anger erupted from the depths of his being. In the past, only he could jest and scold others, but unexpectedly today, when someone asked him directly, Geng Wangsheng found himself unable to respond. When had Geng Wangsheng ever been in such a situation? His entire essence erupted in an instant, and for a brief moment, behind Geng Wangsheng, it seemed as though a bright moon was slowly rising. Of course, this wasn¡¯t a real moon but the Moonlit Blade Art taken to its extreme, with the essence of the blade concentrated, casting its reflection into the minds of those around. This strike aimed to sever the body and even the spirit! Around Geng Wangsheng¡¯s body, the air rippled, and from his standing position, the ground trembled slightly. Not far away, Du Guman¡¯s expression turned serious. This was Geng Wangsheng going all out. At this moment, Du Guman realized that facing Geng Wangsheng alone, she didn¡¯t have much assurance. The Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was a ranking forged through battles, with little room for error. One rank lower meant a slight difference in strength. Beyond a few ranks, it meant a whole different league. ¡°You wish to die, so I shall grant your wish!¡± Geng Wangsheng roared, his feet moving the ground as if moonlight was blooming beneath them. In an instant, he had arrived in front of Chen Fei. Moonlit Solo! The accompanying body technique from the Moonlit Blade Art, it was swift and violent, emphasizing an ultimate burst of power. Coupled with the techniques of the Moonlit Blade, it could elevate the attack power to its peak. The saying ¡°One blade, two severances¡± held true here. Under this blade, not only could it sever a person, but even lower-quality spiritual weapons would find it difficult to escape being cut in two. Geng Wangsheng¡¯s strike was truly an all-out effort, leaving no room for even the slightest reserve, treating Chen Fei as one of the very few opponents he had encountered in his lifetime. Chen Fei calmly watched Geng Wangsheng. Under the reflection of his inner senses, Geng Wangsheng seemed to have truly transformed into a round moon, cold and bone-chilling. At the same time, many of Chen Fei¡¯s perceptions were blurred by this moonlight. Clearly, the first attack a moment ago had made Geng Wangsheng realize the extraordinary insight of Chen Fei, and a martial artist¡¯s insight largely depended on the assistance of their inner senses. As long as one¡¯s inner senses became blurred, their insight would naturally weaken, or even disappear entirely. Someone like Geng Wangsheng possessed an exceptional sense for combat. Innate talent, combined with rigorous training, allowed him to find a solution in an instant. A faint smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s lips. With the Thousand Threads Technique alone, he couldn¡¯t observe the weak points in Geng Wangsheng¡¯s techniques. After all, the Thousand Threads Technique was just one of the techniques within the Alchemist Union, primarily designed to assist alchemists in refining elixirs. Compared to Geng Wangsheng¡¯s Moonlit Blade Art, the Thousand Threads Technique didn¡¯t amount to much. But Chen Fei wasn¡¯t solely focused on the Thousand Threads Technique. Within Chen Fei¡¯s mental sea, the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique was in operation, immediately enhancing the Thousand Threads Technique. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, and the somewhat blurred techniques of Geng Wangsheng suddenly became clear again. The the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, in conjunction with the Thousand Threads Technique, were something Chen Fei had never encountered among his peers¡ªa mental strength surpassing his own. ¡°Swish!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword moved ever so slightly, the blade cutting through the air and emitting a sharp howl. The next moment, the tip of the Qianyuan Sword collided with Geng Wangsheng¡¯s blade. ¡°Boom!¡± Countless massive cracks spread from beneath their feet, and seawater gushed out from the cracks instantly, only to be dispelled into mist by the sword qi. In the blink of an eye, a layer of mist enveloped the area around the two. ¡°Creak, creak, creak!¡± At the point of impact between the sword and the blade, a piercing friction sound filled the air. Chen Fei remained calm, utilizing his strength efficiently. He expended far less energy than Geng Wangsheng. In terms of sheer power, Chen Fei surpassed Geng Wangsheng, making it seem like he was effortlessly facing off against someone at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, a contender for the top five on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. On the other hand, Geng Wangsheng, facing Chen Fei, had visible veins bulging on his forehead. He had already unleashed all the power in his body, except for the forbidden desperate techniques. Despite using all his strength, Geng Wangsheng still couldn¡¯t break through even a fraction of the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s defenses. The contrasting display of power between the two combatants was crystal clear to Du Guman and Dai Yuqiu, who were not far away. Especially for Dai Yuqiu, if she had faced Geng Wangsheng¡¯s previous strike, she might have perished on the spot. However, this terrifying strength had been effortlessly blocked by Chen Fei. Where had this person emerged from, and how had he become so overwhelmingly strong? Geng Wangsheng watched Chen Fei¡¯s relaxed expression, feeling a burst of humiliation welling up from deep within. All the words he had just spoken had amounted to nothing. In the past, Geng Wangsheng¡¯s arrogance was well-known, and he had earned the nickname ¡± Mad Blade ¡± precisely because he could back up his claims with action. When someone could deliver on their promises, their arrogance became the ultimate manifestation of their strength. You might not like him, or even detest him, but facing such a person, you were truly helpless because their strength was undeniably formidable. However, now, facing Chen Fei, all of Geng Wangsheng¡¯s earlier words seemed like a joke. For someone as proud and self-assured as Geng Wangsheng, how could he endure such feelings? Geng Wangsheng¡¯s eyes began to shine brighter, and the energy within his body grew increasingly restless, as if something were awakening. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s head tilted slightly, and a vine shot out like an arrow, grazing his cheek and piercing into the air. ¡°Swish!¡± At this moment, the air carried an almost imperceptible sound. Chen Fei¡¯s left hand moved, and he grabbed the vine. The vine struggled violently, its small branches and leaves densely covering it as they curled toward Chen Fei¡¯s palm. However, before they could get close, they were completely shattered by the sword qi. At the same time, the vine also possessed a mental power that continuously attacked Chen Fei¡¯s inner senses. But in the face of such an attack, Chen Fei showed no reaction. Seeing the vine, everyone present, except for Chen Fei, was momentarily stunned. This vine belonged to a demon creature, and they hadn¡¯t expected that it wouldn¡¯t attack anyone else but would suddenly assault Chen Fei. Only Chen Fei wasn¡¯t surprised. He had wounded this demon creature before, and now, within Chen Fei¡¯s inner senses, he still suppressed a fragment of its power. ¡°Boom!¡± Taking advantage of the demon creature¡¯s attack, Chen Fei divided his attention, and Geng Wangsheng used this opportunity to retreat dozens of steps, coming to a stop. The raging power within his body gradually subsided. In the heat of the moment earlier, Geng Wangsheng had almost resorted to a forbidden desperate technique. However, once such a technique was used, it could damage one¡¯s foundations, and in the worst case, it might prevent one from ever breaking through to a higher realm for the rest of their life. Given Geng Wangsheng¡¯s current display of talent, reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was almost inevitable. It would be a great injustice if he used a forbidden technique and ended up dying while striving for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei paid no attention to Geng Wangsheng¡¯s retreat. He firmly gripped the vine of the demon creature and began exerting force. ¡°Bang, bang, bang!¡± There were sounds like steel cables being stretched to their limit. The toughness of this demon creature¡¯s vine was almost on par with that of a low-grade spiritual weapon. As Chen Fei applied more force, the demon creatures in the distant pool of water began to tremble violently. Midway through, the demon creature tried to sever the vine, much like its previous mental attack on Chen Fei, but just as Chen Fei had suppressed its mental attack, the demon creature found it almost impossible to self-sever like it had done before. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, at that time, they were separated by hundreds of miles, and mental attacks were intangible. Chen Fei had no choice but to allow the demon creature to sever his mental connection. But now, with Chen Fei firmly grasping the vine and using his elemental energy to directly disperse the power within it, even if the demon creature wanted to self-sever, it found it difficult to do so. The water pool trembled violently, and the main body of the demon creature was pulled a considerable distance, creating a deep pit in front of the water pool. ¡°Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!¡± Hundreds of vines shot up from the ground, piercing towards various parts of Chen Fei¡¯s body.. Chapter 459 - Chapter 459:1 Have No Enemies Below the Combined Chapter 459:1 Have No Enemies Below the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword rang out with a crisp sound, and a circular sword energy swept through, cutting off all the vines that had attacked. The vines fell to the ground, still writhing and struggling. ¡°Screech!¡± A sharp cry came from the mouth of a distant monster, and a spiritual pressure spread over the entire island. Compared to just now, this spiritual pressure had grown even stronger. Chen Fei exerted a slight force with his left hand, and the vines in his palm turned into mush. He looked towards the location of the water pool, his figure flashing as he charged straight towards it. ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± Within a hundred paces of the monster, every few steps Chen Fei took, there would be a muffled sound in the air. This was the sound of the collision of Chen Fei¡¯s and the monster¡¯s spiritual consciousness. ¡°Miss, with him here, it seems we have no chance,¡± Dai Yuqiu said in a low voice as he looked at Chen Fei ahead. Even Geng Wangsheng had no way to deal with Chen Fei, and even if Du Guman had extraordinary talent, the outcome would be no different if she went up. Unless they joined forces to eliminate Chen Fei first! Du Guman remained silent and turned to look at Geng Wangsheng. Geng Wangsheng sensed her gaze and turned to look back. ¡°Drive him away, and we¡¯ll split the spoils of killing the monster, fifty-fifty!¡± Du Guman said in a deep voice. For this monster, Du Guman had spent nearly a year. Giving up like this left her with a sense of unwillingness. As for whether the siege was fair or not, Du Guman was not a child; she wouldn¡¯t care about that. Regardless of her previous statements about coming first or last, all of it was spoken from her advantageous standpoint. In the adult world, interests weighed more heavily, and this was especially true for martial artists. Geng Wangsheng contemplated. In the past, he wouldn¡¯t even listen to such a proposal because he could handle everything on his own. Why would he need to team up? However, facing Chen Fei, Geng Wangsheng had to admit that he couldn¡¯t win on his own. Even if he used a forbidden technique, the result probably wouldn¡¯t differ significantly. As he looked at the distant demon creature, Geng Wangsheng realized that if they could subdue this creature, it would greatly benefit his breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. On the path of martial arts, one should seize opportunities without concerns for face. When you break through to a higher realm, that¡¯s the greatest honor; everything else becomes trivial. ¡°Agreed!¡± Geng Wangsheng looked at Chen Fei¡¯s back and spoke in a deep voice. Just as Chen Fei approached the water pool, his heart suddenly twitched, and he turned to look behind. Du Guman and the other two were rushing towards them, their target directly pointed at Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he stood in place, watching Du Guman and the others approach. If it were anyone else, caught between the demon creature¡¯s aggressive attack and the encirclement of two individuals from the top ten of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, their first instinct would be to avoid confrontation. After all, they were facing an enemy whose power was quite overwhelming. However, at this moment, Chen Fei didn¡¯t move a muscle. The demon creature¡¯s vine, which was attacking, was easily severed by his sword energy before it could come close to him. Du Guman watched Chen Fei, who remained motionless, and her eyes emitted a cold light. Faced with their combined strength, Chen Fei intended to confront them head-on. Was this because he had great confidence in himself? Or did he believe that he was already a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert? Following behind, Dai Yuqiu had initially thought that Chen Fei would choose to avoid confrontation in such a situation. After all, facing the combined attack of two individuals from the top ten of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was no joke. A slight mistake could lead to almost certain death. Geng Wangsheng remained silent, but the killing intent in his heart surged even higher. & Others called him the Mad Blade, but now Geng Wangsheng realized that the person before him was truly mad to the extreme. In that case, Geng Wangsheng wanted to see for himself whether this person could maintain such an attitude when facing their combined assault later. ¡°Trap!¡± Several dozen steps away, Dai Yuqiu held the Compass and lightly pointed it at Chen Fei, causing the natural elemental energy to tremble. An array of power formed in the air around Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and a sword light suddenly flew out from his inner senses. It struck at an empty spot where there was no one. Ripples spread out where the sword light fell, and the formation that should have taken shape around Chen Fei shattered as the ripples spread, turning into scattered elemental energy. Dai Yuqiu grunted and blood flowed from her nose. Chen Fei easily saw through Dai Yuqiu¡¯s formation nodes and directly shattered them with the Godslayer Sword. Due to the backlash, Dai Yuqiu naturally got injured. ¡°It¡¯s essential for you to engage him first for me to have a chance to set up the formation!¡± Dai Yuqiu whispered. Her cultivation was in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm, and she looked at Chen Fei with disbelief. It was the first time Dai Yuqiu had encountered someone who could break her formation nodes while they were still taking shape. Even when sparring with Du Guman, Du Guman could only forcibly break out of the formation after it was fully formed, not like what Chen Fei just did. Du Guman furrowed her brows slightly but didn¡¯t speak. Within the blink of an eye, she closed the distance, already reaching Chen Fei¡¯s front. Du Guman wanted to personally test what kind of power this person possessed. ¡°Buzz!¡± As Du Guman swung her sword, countless sword blades suddenly appeared in the air around her. These sword blades moved in perfect harmony with Du Guman, and with a single point of her spirit sword, it was as if dozens of people were thrusting longswords towards Chen Fei. The ¡°Myriad Swords Formation¡± ¨C One person becomes an army, one person slays a city! The core technique of the Du family, begins with the cultivation of the ¡°Myriad Swords Formation.¡± Every day, practitioners absorb the essence of iron from sword blades and store it within their bodies. Starting from wielding a sword every few months, then every few days, and finally, every day, after practicing for over twenty years, Du Guman spent each day in the company of sword blades and ingesting the essence of iron. This practice had consequences for her throat, which was corroded by the iron essence, resulting in her extremely hoarse voice. Various parts of her body also suffered from this practice. Only by breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could she perform marrow-cleansing through the ¡°Book of Changes¡± and gradually eliminate these drawbacks. Although practicing the ¡°Myriad Swords Formation¡± was demanding, its effects were remarkable. When one moved, the countless iron essences within their body moved in unison. At an advanced stage, one could manifest an army with a single sword, and such claims were not unfounded. Chen Fei observed the ¡°Myriad Swords Formation¡± displayed by Du Guman with some surprise. This technique had a similarity to the Blade-Slaying Sword from the Primordial Sword Scripture he practiced. However, the Myriad Swords Formation was more extreme, and its power was accordingly more formidable. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, countless sword lights were coming at him. In this situation, whether there were weaknesses or not, the Myriad Swords Formation was no longer the ideal way to deal with Geng Wangsheng. Facing such a technique, the only way to deal with it was to overpower it. She might be strong, but if you were stronger, that should be enough! The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s black aura spread across its blade like an abyss. Chen Fei¡¯s back straightened, and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant surged throughout his body, spreading immense power all around him. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze locked onto Du Guman. In the next moment, he took a step forward. Du Guman felt something strange when she met Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, but she quickly suppressed those emotions. The essence of iron within her surged even more aggressively. Geng Wangsheng stood beside Du Guman, having experienced Chen Fei¡¯s strength before. He couldn¡¯t risk letting Du Guman face Chen Fei alone. If Du Guman were to suffer any harm, their planned siege would become a farce. Geng Wangsheng invoked his Rising Moonlit Sea Technique. His silver eyes turned into radiant moonlight, and he transformed into a crescent moon, slashing towards Chen Fei. ¡°Entrapment! Restraint! Sealing! Suppression!¡± With her hands turning into blurs, Dai Yuqiu released numerous seals, while her compass trembled incessantly, emitting sounds of overexertion. Four formations merged in mid-air and descended around Chen Fei. The natural essence of the world seemed to vanish, replaced by a muddy and oppressive atmosphere. Even the power within Chen Fei¡¯s body felt like it was being forcibly sealed. In battles among martial artists, they often fought for that crucial edge, that thin line that separated victory from defeat. At this moment, these four restrictive formations were more than just sealing a thin line; they were suppressing him profoundly. ¡°Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!¡± Sensing the situation, the monster by the water¡¯s edge sent forth hundreds of vines, covering the entire sky above the island. It was so dense that there seemed to be no gaps, only the sound of countless vines cutting through the air. Hundreds of vines in mid-air intertwined and contracted, forming an enormous lance that descended upon Chen Fei¡¯s body. At this moment, the monster finally unleashed its most powerful attack, channeling all the pent-up aggression it had revealed by exposing its true form onto Chen Fei. ¡°Roar!¡± The roar of the Dragon-Sealing Elephant resounded from within Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Dragon-Sealing Elephant¡¯s seal point continuously contracted and expanded, while a fiery blood aura surged from Chen Fei¡¯s body¡ªBlood Ignition Technique! In the next instant, Chen Fei raised the Qianyuan Sword high into the air. ¡°Boom!¡± The island within a one-mile radius trembled violently. Countless massive cracks spread in all directions from the epicenter, causing some areas to sink and collapse into the sea. A shockwave swept across, creating tumultuous waves. ¡°Crack!¡± The four restrictive formations shattered first, turning into dots of light that dissipated into the air. ¡°Puff!¡± As the formations broke, Dai Yuqiu, who had been severely wounded, coughed up a mist of blood, her entire head tilting backward, blood streaming from her seven orifices as she collapsed unconscious on the ground. ¡°Bang!¡± The long lance formed by the vines trembled slightly, and a surge of blood ignited on it, burning relentlessly. The vines turned into ashes instantly. The distant monster¡¯s aura plummeted, and it wilted almost instantly. Du Guman¡¯s face was pale as paper, and her body involuntarily took a few steps backward. Her right arm, the one wielding the sword, was riddled with cracks, as if a gentle touch would turn it into flesh and blood. Geng Wangsheng had a broken right arm, and an overwhelming force was crushing his internal organs. He had a mouthful of congested blood in his throat, which he forced down. Geng Wangsheng stared ahead, wanting to see how Chen Fei would fare. With so many people attacking him, Geng Wangsheng couldn¡¯t believe that Chen Fei would come out unscathed. The dust settled, revealing a figure in the center. It was Chen Fei. The blood flames still burned on him, and there were multiple wounds on his body, some even penetrating from front to back. The combined strength of one monster and three people was not to be underestimated, and even Chen Fei had to bear injuries. But, he was merely injured! With his eyes raised, Chen Fei¡¯s aura surged once more, and the wounds on his body began to heal at a remarkable speed. In just a moment, most of them had already improved. Geng Wangsheng¡¯s eyelids twitched. He turned around and disappeared from his original position. Facing such a freak, there was no point in continuing the fight. One monster and three people were all heavily injured, and if they kept fighting, they might not make it out alive. Du Guman¡¯s lips trembled slightly. She picked up Dai Yuqiu from the ground and fled instantly. ¡°After you finish, it¡¯s my turn!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei watched their retreating figures, and within his mental space, dozens of Sword-Cutting Deities erupted with overwhelming sword intent, sweeping outwards. A fine iron longbow appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, electromagnetic fluctuations surged, and in the next moment, a sonic boom cloud burst around him. Two black arrows disappeared from Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Muffled sounds echoed as Geng Wangsheng and Du Guman¡¯s auras plummeted. However, their self-harming techniques activated, and they escaped at even greater speeds. If they didn¡¯t escape now, they were afraid they wouldn¡¯t make it out at all. Chen Fei watched the two of them from afar, hesitated for a moment, and decided not to pursue them. He then looked at the monster that had retreated several hundred meters, and he turned to approach it. As Chen Fei¡¯s footsteps moved, the wounds on his body continued to shrink until they were completely healed.. Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: Breaking the Limit of Physique Chapter 460: Breaking the Limit of Physique Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique reached the perfect state, and the Dragon Elephant¡¯s aperture appeared within his body, Chen Fei¡¯s physical recovery rate reached a new high. Injuries like the one he just sustained, which pierced through his body, had minimal impact on Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess. Even if it accidentally affected his internal organs, besides a slight reduction in his maximum strength output, the other effects were very minor. The key was Chen Fei¡¯s incredibly fast recovery rate. Under the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was simply no one capable of damaging Chen Fei¡¯s physical body beyond recovery. Even in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, as long as Chen Fei didn¡¯t foolishly try to face everything head-on, the probability of escape was very high. Especially in an environment like the Boundless Sea, where he possessed the Slaughter Spirit Technique and the Sword Return Eye, once Chen Fei distanced himself a certain amount, he could conceal his aura and disappear without a trace. ¡°Roar!¡± It seemed like the creature sensed Chen Fei¡¯s approaching aura, and it let out a sharp and terrifying cry, its voice echoing in the surroundings. Moments ago, with one monster and three individuals joining forces, they were all forcefully broken through by Chen Fei alone. Now, only the monster remained, and how could it not be terrified? The power comparison between the two sides was simply not on the same level. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing in front of the creature. His Sword Qi flowed, shattering the vines that stood in his way one by one. The creature roared frantically, and countless vines surged toward Chen Fei, but they couldn¡¯t hinder him in the slightest. In fact, the Blood Flame directly attached to the vines, burning them all the way up. ¡°Sizzle!¡± The Qianyuan Sword slashed through, and the ground around was filled with twisting vines. This creature was actually quite powerful. Not only could it lure people into dreams and kill them in their dreams, but its own vine strength was also formidable. Those in the advanced Aperture Tempering realm stage would be no match for it. Even those slightly weaker in the peak Aperture Tempering realm, in a direct fight with this creature, it was difficult to determine who would ultimately win. Only those ranked on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and they must be within the top ten, had the strength to surpass this creature. Otherwise, ending up with a mutually wounded outcome was quite normal. ¡°Boom!¡± A loud explosion rang out, and the surrounding seawater sank several dozen meters. The creature¡¯s body trembled slightly, and its aura gradually dissipated. Several miles away, the two brothers, Mei Baiping and Mei Baizong, glanced at each other and shook their heads. Then, they quietly fled into the distance. After being driven away by Geng Wangsheng, Mei Baiping and Mei Baizong didn¡¯t actually leave. Instead, they cautiously lurked several miles away, observing the situation on the island. If there was an opportunity, Mei Baiping and Mei Baizong didn¡¯t mind playing the role of the hidden talent. After all, this creature was rare, and refining it would bring significant benefits to their martial cultivation. The initial development did indeed go as the two brothers had anticipated, with chaos erupting on the island. The more chaotic it became, the more opportunities there were to take advantage of the confusion. However, the two brothers didn¡¯t expect the end of this chaotic battle to come so quickly. In just a moment, only one person and one creature remained on the island, while the other three had all fled. This outcome didn¡¯t resemble the chaotic battles between peak Aperture Tempering realm cultivators at all. It even involved someone like Geng Wangsheng, who was ranked in the top seven of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. And now, the creature had been slain at an extremely fast pace. If Mei Baiping and Mei Baizong hadn¡¯t seen the people on the island with their own eyes, they might have suspected that a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse had intervened and forcibly cleared the scene. Facing such formidable individuals on the island, Mei Baiping and Mei Baizong were not foolish enough to play tricks like hiding in the shadows. They immediately fled. If they were discovered by the person on the island later, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to escape when someone was lurking nearby. Several tens of miles away. ¡°The creature is dead!¡± Dai Yuqiu looked at the compass in her hand and said weakly. In the middle of their escape, Du Guman suddenly woke up Dai Yuqiu. However, whether it was Dai Yuqiu or Du Guman herself, they were both in a severely injured state at the moment. Dai Yuqiu had suffered severe mental injuries due to being forcefully broken through a formation, leading to a backlash. Du Guman had engaged Chen Fei head-on, enduring the crushing force on her physical body and apertures, resulting in severe injuries. Of course, Chen Fei¡¯s final arrow had inflicted even more damage on Du Guman. In order to escape, Du Guman had also unleashed a forbidden technique, causing her fundamental essence to be affected. Even someone with Du Guman¡¯s strong foundation, if they were replaced with another peak Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, they wouldn¡¯t have had the strength to move at this moment. Upon hearing Dai Yuqiu¡¯s words, Du Guman remained silent, only turning to look in the direction of the island they had left behind. This was the most devastating failure Du Guman had experienced in her many years. Over a year of waiting for the creature had gone to waste, and now she was heavily injured, with her foundation compromised. The original plan was to refine the creature to enhance her own martial cultivation. But now, this entire journey had not only failed to provide any assistance but had also directly impeded her future breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, when Du Guman thought about the strength Chen Fei had displayed, she couldn¡¯t help but admit that her defeat in this battle was not unjust. Faced with such power, no matter how many times she tried, the outcome would still be a bleak one. Despite her inner reluctance, Du Guman wouldn¡¯t shy away from acknowledging her shortcomings, because doing so would not only be meaningless but could also hinder her own martial cultivation. ¡°I wonder where this person suddenly came from. I¡¯ve never heard of him before,¡± Dai Yuqiu murmured softly. Dai Yuqiu was also somewhat impressed by Chen Fei. She couldn¡¯t help but admit that she couldn¡¯t accept this defeat. The fact that one person had swept aside a combined force of one creature and three others didn¡¯t seem like the kind of power expected at the Aperture Tempering realm. Yet, Dai Yuqiu was certain that the person on the island had not reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have even considered joining forces and would have left immediately. It was precisely because they believed they were all in the Aperture Tempering realm that they had thought about teaming up, and the result was completely unexpected. If someone had told Dai Yuqiu in the past that the top two on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking teamed up to attack someone and were defeated so thoroughly, she would have thought that person was crazy. But now, Dai Yuqiu realized that reality could be even crazier than her imagination. ¡°We may meet again someday,¡± Du Guman said softly, as if she were saying it to Dai Yuqiu and to herself. On the island, The island, which had been nearly a mile in diameter, had now sunk by more than half. Chen Fei stood in the center of the island, holding a round bead in his hand. It was the creature¡¯s demonic core, containing all of its power. Of course, items like the creature¡¯s vines also held value. Following the principle of not wasting anything, Chen Fei completely integrated those vines into the demonic core, causing it to become even more crystalline and transparent. At this moment, the Dragon Elephant¡¯s aperture within Chen Fei¡¯s body was slightly trembling, resonating with this demonic core. Or, more accurately, the Dragon Elephant¡¯s aperture seemed to have an instinctive desire for this demonic core, much like how the apertures in Chen Fei¡¯s body naturally reacted to the essence of heaven and earth. Chen Fei glanced around, stashed the demonic core into his sleeve, and then his figure flickered, disappearing from the island. He wanted to find a safe place. This location had just witnessed a battle, and there might be individuals who sensed the disturbance and came to investigate. To avoid any potential disruptions, it was better to choose a more secluded location. One day later, in a cave on a deserted island, Chen Fei sat cross-legged. The demonic core floated silently in front of Chen Fei, emitting strange and subtle energies. Chen Fei had experimented with it and found that if he used this demonic core to perform the Dream Entry Technique, its power could increase significantly. The Dream Entry Technique was extraordinary, but it was ultimately incomplete, and it wasn¡¯t Chen Fei¡¯s main cultivation method. Using this demonic core solely for the Dream Entry Technique seemed like a bit of a waste. What Chen Fei was even more curious about was what changes would occur within his body¡¯s Dragon Elephant¡¯s aperture after refining this demonic core. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant within Chen Fei¡¯s body began to operate, causing the air around him to tremble violently. The demonic core gradually approached Chen Fei, and threads of power were extracted from it, entering Chen Fei¡¯s physical body. ¡°Hum!¡± As the Dragon Elephant¡¯s aperture absorbed the power from the demonic core, the aperture itself trembled intensely. Then, a rich force feedbacked from the aperture and flowed into Chen Fei¡¯s physique. Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength, which had been stagnant for a long time, actually started to increase slightly. Chen Fei was surprised. Initially, he thought the Dragon Elephant¡¯s aperture would undergo some changes after consuming the demonic core¡¯s power. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that the Dragon Elephant¡¯s aperture would act as an intermediary, directly converting the demonic core¡¯s power into physical strength and feeding it into Chen Fei¡¯s body. A long-lost feeling of power growth filled Chen Fei¡¯s heart. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique had truly brought him more and more surprises and unexpected benefits. It was a technique with boundless applications. Much of Chen Fei¡¯s current strength was thanks to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. While the Primordial Sword Scripture was extraordinary, it didn¡¯t reach the point of dominating all others. In the Boundless Sea and within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were many cultivation techniques that were as strong as or even stronger than the Primordial Sword Scripture. However, when facing practitioners of these techniques at the same cultivation level, Chen Fei could fearlessly confront anyone. Even when faced with a concerted attack from peers, Chen Fei remained unfazed. It was precisely because of the combination of the Primordial Sword Scripture and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant that Chen Fei had enough confidence. Now, with the Dragon Elephant¡¯s aperture absorbing the power of the demonic core, Chen Fei¡¯s physique was still strengthening. This enhancement gave Chen Fei a sense of breaking through limits. It wasn¡¯t a breakthrough of his mental state, but a breakthrough of his physical body. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Combined Aperture Tempering realm was superior to the Aperture Tempering realm not only in terms of elemental cultivation but also in terms of physical strength and physique. When a cultivator broke through from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, their physique had to be retempered to withstand the more powerful elemental bursts. Otherwise, if they retained their Aperture Tempering realm physique, they would likely hurt themselves as soon as they released their elemental power. At this moment, as Chen Fei continuously refined the demonic core, his physique was gradually approaching that of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Was it possible that his physique would reach the Combined Aperture Tempering realm before his cultivation? With elemental cultivation at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and a physique akin to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei would truly become invincible within the Aperture Tempering realm. This was because the two were simply not on the same level. When that time came, Chen Fei might not even get injured in situations like today¡¯s battle.. Chapter 461 - Chapter 461: Not Sealed Chapter 461: Not Sealed Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei suddenly recalled the Dragon-Elephant True Immortal from the past. The Dragon-Elephant True Immortal had already reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but when it came to the art of controlling the Dragon Elephant, it was a constant obsession. Perhaps the Dragon-Elephant True Immortal from back then had sensed the subtle utility of controlling the Dragon Elephant. Despite the Master¡¯s flawed cultivation technique, ultimately leading to incorrect progress. However, even incorrect cultivation was still cultivation. The nature of controlling the Dragon Elephant dictated that as long as one practiced, there would be gains, albeit not reaching the pinnacle effect the technique should have. Chen Fei suddenly felt some anticipation for the potential changes that might occur when he truly broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm after practicing the art of controlling the Dragon Elephant. Previously, Chen Fei thought that as his cultivation advanced, the assistance provided by controlling the Dragon Elephant would diminish. In the world of martial arts, this was often the case. When you reached a new realm, the assistance provided by your previous techniques would gradually diminish. At this point, you had two choices: either innovate upon your existing techniques, constantly deducing and evolving them to forge your own path, albeit a difficult and slow one, requiring time and experience. Perhaps, while you were quietly deducing your techniques, others of the same level as you had already advanced to higher realms. Standing on the shoulders of giants, one could more easily see the distant landscapes. Therefore, practicing other profound martial arts was actually the most efficient and safest path. After all, those advanced techniques had been practiced countless times by predecessors and had undergone multiple refinements. With their profound insights, those who had reached high realms could identify more issues from above. Just like Chen Fei at that moment, he had effortlessly created body-refining techniques for those at the Aperture Tempering realm. He could even deduce several techniques for the Aperture Tempering realm. This was what they called ¡°seeing from a higher vantage point.¡± During his visit to the Haiyue Cave, Chen Fei also had a thought in mind: to search for Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques. The Haiyue Cave was established by experts in the Mountain Sea Realm. Many treasures that appeared extraordinary to others were actually quite ordinary from the perspective of those in the Mountain Sea Realm. The techniques of the Primordial Sword Sect had already reached their limit when it came to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. As for how to cultivate at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there might have been records during the peak period of the Primordial Sword Sect, but now, they were undoubtedly lost. After all, even the Primordial Sword Scripture was damaged at the beginning, let alone the techniques for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. As the sun rose and set, time passed gradually. Inside the cave, Chen Fei¡¯s aura grew stronger and stronger. In a trance, it seemed that Chen Fei had transformed into almost a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert at that moment. In some aspects, the two were extremely alike in their characteristics. However, upon closer examination, one would discover that when compared to a true Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, Chen Fei¡¯s aura was significantly weaker, and the difference in elemental energy was quite obvious. ¡°Crack!¡± A crisp sound emanated from the demonic core, and a crack spread across its surface. Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes, as if a lightning bolt illuminated the entire cave. He looked at the demonic core in front of him and reached out to catch it. ¡°Boom!¡± A muffled sound, and the demonic core turned into powder, falling from Chen Fei¡¯s fingertips. Chen Fei was slightly surprised. He had only intended to grab the demonic core, but he had applied too much force and crushed it. Evidently, the sudden increase in his physique had caused a slight deviation in his control over his own strength. Such a situation rarely occurred and only happened during rapid increases in power. The Dragon Elephant¡¯s dominance in his sea of consciousness continued to circulate, continuously feeding back perceptions of his physical strength. After fifteen minutes, Chen Fei stood up, his back straightened, and his muscles and bones rang out like thunder from within his body. The sensation of strength filled every inch of Chen Fei¡¯s body. Even though he had mentally prepared himself beforehand, when his physique truly reached this level, it still surprised him greatly. Breaking the limits! Chen Fei¡¯s physical body had undoubtedly broken through the limits of the Aperture Tempering realm, reaching a new height. However, whether it had reached the standard of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm physical body, Chen Fei was not entirely sure. Although Chen Fei had seen Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners and even witnessed their actions, it was all from a distance. He had no idea what kind of strength a Combined Aperture Tempering realm physical body possessed. But the state displayed by Chen Fei¡¯s physical body at this moment clearly exceeded the standard expected of the pinnacle Aperture Tempering realm. In fact, Chen Fei¡¯s physical body had been much stronger than other Aperture Tempering realm practitioners before, but its strength had still been within the range of the Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei¡¯s superior combat power, compared to other peak Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, wasn¡¯t solely due to his physical body. His own elemental cultivation was also a crucial factor. However, at this moment, Chen Fei felt that the strength of his physical body alone might be enough to suppress the average peak Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. Such strength seemed somewhat inconceivable if it didn¡¯t meet the standards of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm physical body. After all, the true power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm primarily relied on elemental cultivation, with the physical body being a factor but not the key factor. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fist, producing a muffled sound. Inside his body, the Dragon Elephant¡¯s Aperture had undergone some subtle changes compared to before, appearing even more resilient. To refine other substances and strengthen oneself¡ªthis Dragon Elephant¡¯s Aperture not only could gather Qi into the acupuncture points, aiding in the breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but it also seemed to have such wonderful uses. Now, what puzzled Chen Fei was what kind of substances the Dragon Elephant¡¯s Aperture could absorb to strengthen his physique. If in the future, Chen Fei could find a pile of natural treasures that the Dragon Elephant¡¯s Aperture could absorb, would his physical body continue to strengthen indefinitely? A faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s lips as he moved swiftly, disappearing into the cave. With such strength, his anticipation for the trip to the Haiyue Cave grew even greater. Even if there were no spirit materials for breaking the limits of his spiritual consciousness in the Haiyue Cave, Chen Fei could still prepare to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Having such physical conditions, the difficulty of breaking the limits of his spiritual consciousness had already decreased significantly. The medicinal materials or spirit materials for breaking the limits of his spiritual consciousness couldn¡¯t be considered a lifesaver anymore; at most, they would be icing on the cake. But even icing on the cake was a good thing. After all, there were many dangers involved in breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and if he could do it more smoothly, there was no reason to choose a riskier path. Moreover, the Haiyue Cave possessed numerous treasures, and given Chen Fei¡¯s current wealth, he didn¡¯t have many high-grade elemental stones. There was no reason to miss such a good opportunity. Five days later, Chen Fei arrived at the Qingping Sea Region and saw the Haiyue Cave. Within several miles of the Haiyue Cave, it was exceptionally lively. Due to the large number of people, several markets had been set up, and for martial practitioners, it felt like a grand event. Chen Fei concealed his cultivation level, only revealing himself to be at the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm to others. As for his physical strength, he didn¡¯t really care whether he hid it or not. Compared to the conspicuousness of elemental realm, it was difficult to discern anything unusual about the physical body without actually using it. Therefore, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to hide the power of his physical body. As time drew near, many top forces within the Thousand Feathers Alliance began to appear. On the third day before the opening of the Haiyue Cave, the Shadow Abyss Sect appeared, and Chen Fei deliberately approached to observe this force. Compared to other martial practitioners, the aura of the Shadow Abyss Sect was colder and less human. Apart from the Shadow Abyss Sect, the other top ten forces within the Thousand Feathers Alliance also made their appearances one by one. Among these forces, there were disciples listed on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, and to prevent any accidents, they would be escorted here. They didn¡¯t mind battles among peers; in their view, it was all sharpening their skills. They were confident in this regard. Without this confidence and broad perspective, they wouldn¡¯t have reached their current positions. However, if it came to bullying the weak, they disagreed. Coming here, they were here to prevent such situations. Time passed swiftly, and the Haiyue Cave, which had remained quiet in mid-air, suddenly began to vibrate slightly. The elemental energy from all directions responded, and visible ripples spread through the air. Everyone present felt a slight weight in their bodies, making it difficult to mobilize their elemental energy, and they couldn¡¯t even sense the natural elemental energy of the world. The power of the spiritual artifact was clearly and immensely displayed before them. ¡°Hum!¡± The doors of the Haiyue Cave slowly opened, and an endless radiance emanated from within. A hundred slender beams of light shot up into the sky from the crowd. Chen Fei lowered his head to look at the Haiyue Token in his hand, feeling a pulling force. The people around him were surprised, as they hadn¡¯t expected to have a Haiyue Token in their midst. Some people had a tinge of regret in their eyes; they were only at the advanced stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. If they had discovered this token earlier, perhaps it would have fallen into their hands. But at this moment, the Haiyue Cave was already open, and there was no time for further competition. Chen Fei didn¡¯t resist the force of the Haiyue Token. In the next moment, he disappeared from his original location and entered the Haiyue Cave. A moment later, the doors of the Haiyue Cave slowly closed, and simultaneously, a massive water curtain appeared above the Haiyue Cave. A hundred points of light, representing each person¡¯s aura, appeared on the water curtain. Chen Fei opened his eyes and looked around, but everything was shrouded in darkness, and he couldn¡¯t see anything. He also noticed that his aura had changed, becoming the modified aura from when he was on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. ¡°A person is born unequal, today, I want to offer you a different kind of fairness!¡± A powerful voice echoed from all directions, and in the next moment, a message appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. After absorbing this message, Chen Fei¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but change. Everyone¡¯s cultivation had been sealed, and they were all reduced to ordinary mortals. To win within the cave mansion, one had to acquire martial arts techniques to practice. Talent, luck, and aptitude all played a role. To win, you needed to be lucky and progress in your cultivation quickly. All the knowledge and techniques you had learned before were now inaccessible within the cave mansion, and you could only use the martial arts techniques and moves you acquired within the cave mansion. Chen Fei was somewhat surprised; although the assessment methods in the Haiyue Cave varied each time, this mode of competition was the first time he had encountered it. Before he could fully comprehend the situation, a force enveloped him, causing the world to spin. When Chen Fei regained his senses and opened his eyes, he found himself standing in a dense forest. In his mind, memories of all martial arts techniques had vanished, leaving him completely empty, and his physical body had become that of an ordinary person. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei glanced around, and in the distance, a glimmer of light caught his attention. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t rush towards it. Instead, he curiously clenched his fist. Wasn¡¯t it said that all cultivation was sealed? At this moment, as Chen Fei breathed, a force began to ripple within his body. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly.. The power of this seal had not affected the Haiyue Cave! Chapter 462 - Chapter 462: The Scroll Chapter 462: The Scroll Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei took a deep breath, and the content of the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique appeared in his mind. In just a few moments, he reached the state of Great Completion in the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Many years ago, he had already mastered the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique to its highest level. Now, this state of Great Completion was not so much cultivated as it was the unlocking of sealed memories. The power of this spiritual treasure, the Haiyue Cave, was unquestionable. It could easily suppress the cultivation realm. However, the opening of the Haiyue Cave and inviting a hundred practitioners of the Aperture Tempering realm inside was not for the purpose of killing. Sealing one¡¯s cultivation and blocking memories were all done to facilitate a smooth trial. It was estimated that even this spiritual treasure, the Haiyue Cave, did not anticipate that there would be Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who could break its seals in such a way. It was entirely an unexpected situation. Moreover, because it was not forcibly broken, even the spiritual treasure itself did not detect anything unusual. The Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique, Wind Suspending Breathing Technique, Suspending Force, and Shocking Swallowing Art! As Chen Fei recalled the various cultivation techniques he had practiced in the past, each one appeared in his mind one by one. Because he had simplified the techniques back then, it was like a continuous process of nesting dolls. As soon as the memory of the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique emerged, Chen Fei activated it, and the memory of the Wind Suspending Breathing technique followed suit. When he activated the Wind Suspending Breathing technique, the Suspending Force also began to manifest. However, at this point in the experiment, Chen Fei paused. While these cultivation techniques had been recalled, they provided Chen Fei with extremely limited assistance. Cultivation techniques didn¡¯t directly increase one¡¯s cultivation just by remembering them; they required continuous diligent practice. This was different from martial techniques, where once mastered, they could be immediately used. The Haiyue Cave, this spiritual treasure, had sealed Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation and the memories related to all the cultivation techniques he knew. However, it hadn¡¯t sealed his other memories. Therefore, Chen Fei remembered clearly the simplified methods of practicing each of these techniques. Chen Fei glanced at the bright light ahead, took a few steps forward, and the memory of the Water Crossing, a body movement technique, emerged in his mind. Chen Fei began to run, starting at an ordinary person¡¯s speed and gradually accelerating until he reached the level of a martial artist in the Flesh Tempering realm. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had not increased; it was just that his body movement technique had now changed to Ascending Cloud Steps. Ascending Cloud Steps was a body movement technique that Chen Fei had developed by integrating several light-footed techniques when he was in Pingyin County. Beyond that, there was the Soul Chasing Step he had learned at the Primordial Sword Sect. Compared to the Soul Chasing Step, Ascending Cloud Steps was naturally weaker, but with his cultivation entirely sealed at the moment, he couldn¡¯t use the Soul Chasing Step at all. Sometimes, having advanced cultivation techniques is a good thing, but if one surpasses one¡¯s own capacity to handle it, then the good thing turns into a bad one. Trying to forcefully use the Soul Chasing Step, for instance, could lead to Chen Fei¡¯s legs breaking after just a few steps. Like a wisp of smoke, Chen Fei flashed through the treetops, casually breaking off a branch and starting to swing it. In just a few moments, memories of the Primordial Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The Primordial Sword was an introductory sword technique of the Primordial Sword Sect, but it was considered quite weak. Chen Fei continued to use the Primordial Sword and various mysteries of the Starry Night Sword emerged in his mind. The Starry Night Sword was an impressive sword technique in the Body Tempering realm, mainly focusing on defensive sword stances. Chen Fei could barely manage to use it now since most of its techniques were defensive. After a few steps, Chen Fei finally saw the bright object ahead, which turned out to be a scroll. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he reached the scroll. Just as he was about to reach for it, a stone came flying towards him. Chen Fei slightly dodged the stone and continued to reach for the scroll, grabbing it in his hand. ¡®¡öPut down the scroll, or else don¡¯t blame us for getting ruthless!¡± Ji Linxian, with a scar on his cheek that contorted ominously as he spoke, stared at Chen Fei not far away and shouted sternly. Wei Jiawen, standing beside him, didn¡¯t say anything, but he clearly shared the same sentiment. According to the message conveyed by the Haiyue Cave, these scrolls should contain various martial arts techniques. They had to find the scrolls first and then comprehend the techniques within to improve their strength. Most of those who dared to come to the Haiyue Cave were at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. Even those below the peak were individuals listed on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. These people didn¡¯t consider themselves to have weaker insight than others. As Master Haiyue had said, life is inherently unfair, and many people felt that their backgrounds were not as favorable as others, leading to differences in the techniques they practiced and the resources available to them. If they were all placed on the same starting line, none of them would believe they would lose to others. Now, being the first to find the scroll and learn the techniques within it would give them an advantage. The importance of getting stronger first was self-evident in this game of rules. Chen Fei glanced at Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen and directly opened the scroll in his hand. The next moment, a stream of light appeared in the scroll and rushed towards Chen Fei¡¯s forehead. A complete technique appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and the scroll floated above his head at the same time. ¡°You¡¯re asking for death!¡± Seeing Chen Fei disregard his warning and open the scroll, Ji Linxian angrily shouted, and Wei Jiawen, standing beside him, also flashed a hint of coldness in his eyes. The two of them did not stop and, in fact, became even more aggressive in their approach towards Chen Fei. Just having learned the technique from the scroll, it was impossible for Chen Fei to use it in a short amount of time. Ji Linxian had a natural flaw: he always sought retribution. In the past few years, after breaking through to the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm, he had not spared anyone who had ever offended him. He was quick to annihilate entire sects and clans, showing no mercy to anyone. Even for minor grievances, Ji Linxian would at least cripple the person, and more often than not, he would kill them outright. On one occasion, Ji Linxian had single-handedly killed over a thousand people in a single battle, causing rivers of blood to flow. Moreover, according to the rules of the Haiyue Cave, if someone obtained a scroll but didn¡¯t truly master its contents, they were required to kill or drive out the owner of the scroll, and the scroll would then be dropped again. Now, facing a 2-on-l situation, there was no reason for Ji Linxian to let Chen Fei off lightly, both publicly and privately. Even though Ji Linxian had recognized Chen Fei as the fourteenth-ranked newcomer on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, at this moment, everyone was an ordinary person with no cultivation or martial techniques. What difference did it make if the other person was on the ranking? If they were going to back down just because the other person was on the ranking, there would be no need to come to the Haiyue Cave; they could just stay outside. When they met on a narrow road, the most crucial factors were the number of people and sheer determination. Chen Fei had no reaction to Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen charging at him but continued to carefully read the techniques that had appeared in his mind. Lingxi Finger a prerequisite cultivation technique for Aperture Tempering realm techniques. During the cultivation of Visceral Tempering realm, one could attempt to practice it. It had benefits for breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm and for cultivating Aperture Tempering realm techniques after reaching that stage. Just like in the Primordial Sword Sect, where the true disciples practiced Primordial Sword or Giant Spirit Sword, both of which had prerequisite cultivation techniques. The true disciples¡¯ strength was far superior to regular Aperture Tempering realm cultivators due to these prerequisite techniques. Those who entered the Haiyue Cave were all individuals with exceptionally strong insight. However, when faced with Aperture Tempering realm prerequisite cultivation techniques like the Lingxi Finger it still required some time to grasp and use them effectively. Achieving mastery at first sight was not impossible, but the probability was exceedingly low. Seeing Chen Fei not attempting to escape but rather standing his ground, waiting for them, Ji Linxian narrowed his eyes slightly. This kind of stance either meant he had great confidence in himself, considering them insignificant, or it was a pretense to intimidate and make them wary. If the rules in the Haiyue Cave were different this time and didn¡¯t seal their cultivation and martial techniques, Ji Linxian might have genuinely considered the situation. After all, some Aperture Tempering realm peak martial artists had truly astonishing combat abilities, and Ji Linxian had encountered a few of them. Their strength made regular Aperture Tempering realm cultivators pale in comparison. But now, with the current rules of the Haiyue Cave and the fact that it had only been a moment since everyone entered, their bodies were completely devoid of cultivation. Wasn¡¯t this posture an attempt to make them doubt and hesitate, preventing them from taking action? A wicked smile formed at the corner of Ji Linxian¡¯s mouth, and in just a few steps, he was in front of Chen Fei, a sharp piece of stone aimed at Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Wei Jiawen remained silent and hurled the stone he held towards Chen Fei¡¯s cheek. Trying to kill someone barehanded took some time, but sharp objects could inflict harm in an instant, especially when dealing with ordinary individuals. That¡¯s why Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen had found these stones earlier and used them as makeshift weapons. As for the tree branch Chen Fei was holding in his hand, it left Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen bewildered. Under normal circumstances, it would indeed be possible to harm someone with a simple tree branch. However, given the current situation, it seemed absurd to be wielding a tree branch. Chen Fei shifted his focus from his mental realm to reality, observing the attacks from Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen. He casually swung the tree branch he held. ¡°Boom!¡± A muffled sound echoed as the stones in the hands of Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen shattered instantly, and their bodies stiffened due to the backlash of force. Chen Fei¡¯s tree branch traced an arc, slicing towards the necks of Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen. Chen Fei lacked cultivation, and his physical strength was that of an ordinary person. However, the essence of martial techniques lay in their ability to enhance one¡¯s combat abilities based on their current physical attributes. With the perfected Starry Night Sword technique at his disposal, even wielding a tree branch, Chen Fei could indeed sever the necks of both individuals. ¡°I surrender!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Seeing the tree branch swinging towards them, Ji Linxian shouted loudly, and Wei Jiawen did the same. In their eyes at this moment, it wasn¡¯t just a tree branch; it was a deadly blade. They had never imagined that one day they would be so terrified by a simple tree branch. ¡°Buzz!¡± Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen¡¯s bodies suddenly transformed into streaks of light, disappearing before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. A straightforward surrender meant that the two of them had directly left the Haiyue Cave.. Chapter 463 - Chapter 463: Three Kills Chapter 463: Three Kills Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If one was unable to emerge victorious in a fight, they just had to shout the words ¡°I surrender¡± in time and they still had a chance to leave with their lives. The Haiyue Cave was not a bloody trial, and Master Haiyue had never thought of operating it that way. From the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, it could be seen that it was a relatively mild test. It was precisely because of the low risk and high rewards that so many people had flocked to the Haiyue Cave. The place where Ji Linxian and Wei Jiawen had disappeared, two streams of light had rushed into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei had found that his vision seemed to have become clearer, and he could faintly sense the aura of some scrolls. Chen Fei had subconsciously looked up, and two faint bloodstains had appeared above his head. The number of people killed or driven away had been displayed clearly. It had seemed that killing or driving away others could bring some benefits, but the marks displayed above the head had not been so friendly. Outside the Haiyue Cave. Everyone had stared at the water curtain above the cave, where the current situation inside the cave had been broadcast in real-time. Suddenly, three light points that had been almost overlapping, two of them had disappeared directly, attracting the attention of many people. ¡°Just entered, one against two, and still succeeded. Interesting!¡± ¡°Look at the aura, it¡¯s Chen Fei, who had just ranked fourteenth on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking.¡± ¡°Those who could make it to the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking were truly extraordinary.¡± ¡°But looking at the rules of the Haiyue Cave this time, how had Chen Fei driven away the two so quickly?¡± Someone had asked in curiosity. ¡°Genius is always beyond common sense.¡± ¡°Look, another person had disappeared over there, driven away by Geng Wangsheng.¡± As the aura on the water curtain had changed, a group of people had begun to discuss. It had been because of the real-time broadcast on the water curtain that they had gathered there. Inside the Haiyue Cave. Chen Fei refocused his attention on the Lingxi Finger technique in his mind. After a moment, he briefly read through it. Information about the Lingxi Finger appeared on the panel. ¡°Technique discovered, would you like to spend one elemental stone to simplify the Visceral level of the Lingxi Finger?¡± ¡°Lingxi Finger Visceral level simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Lingxi Finger Visceral level ¡ª? Finger Snap!¡± Seeing the information on the panel, a faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s lips as he reached out and snapped his fingers. In the next moment, insights about the Lingxi Finger entered Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and he had officially started his journey into the Lingxi Finger technique. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current level of comprehension, it would take some time for him to fully grasp the Lingxi Finger. This time, while it might not be significant elsewhere, felt somewhat lengthy within the Haiyue Cave. Chen Fei withdrew his right hand and once again pointed forward, this time using the technique of the Lingxi Finger. ¡°Hum!¡± The scroll floating above Chen Fei¡¯s head suddenly burst open, transforming into an energy that flowed into Chen Fei¡¯s body. He felt a surge of power rising from within him and then calming down after a while. From being an ordinary person, Chen Fei had now entered the realm of the Skin Tempering realm by mastering a scroll technique. Chen Fei clenched his fist, reaching the pinnacle of the Skin Tempering realm. Another scroll like the one he had used earlier, and Chen Fei could restore his cultivation to the Flesh Tempering realm. Looking around, Chen Fei followed the faint aura of scrolls he sensed and rushed towards them. The current situation demanded acquiring more scrolls, learning more techniques, and restoring his cultivation. While combat techniques were useful, they were primarily for early-stage confrontations. Without the support of cultivation, many techniques remained mere illusions. At a water pool, Zhuo Tianying sat cross-legged on the ground, his left arm hanging limply. Suddenly, Zhuo Tianying opened his eyes and threw a punch forward. Accompanied by a dull sound, the scroll above Zhuo Tianying¡¯s head shattered, transforming into a stream of light that flowed into his body. Zhuo Tianying¡¯s aura soared to the Skin Tempering realm and then stopped. Zhuo Tianying grabbed his left arm, there was a crisp sound as he directly reset the dislocated limb. Most of the previous fractures and injuries had been healed by the power of the scroll. Zhuo Tianying stood up expressionlessly and sprinted forward. As the number one on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, the majority of people outside the Haiyue Cave had their eyes fixed on Zhuo Tianying¡¯s location, eager to see how this top-ranked genius would perform within the Haiyue Cave. In a sandy area, Geng Wangsheng used his hand as a substitute for a blade, bringing down a palm strike. The scroll above his head shattered as well, and his aura also rose to the Skin Tempering realm. Geng Wangsheng casually tore open the scab on his chest. In the recent life-and-death struggle, he had the last laugh and, with his own insight, gained the power of a scroll. Within the Haiyue Cave at this moment, there were dozens of places where conflicts were taking place. Some people were unwilling to yield an inch, fighting to the death and refusing to retreat, waiting for the other side to concede first. Others realized that the situation was unfavorable and chose to retreat directly, looking for other scrolls, unwilling to engage in a protracted battle in one place. In just half an hour, a hundred people had entered the Haiyue Cave, and already over a dozen had been eliminated. If it weren¡¯t for some individuals who eventually grew timid and ran away, the number of eliminations might have been even higher. Chen Fei used the Ascending Clouds Steps to traverse the dense forest. After a while, he stopped on a treetop and looked ahead. Someone was currently holding two scrolls above their head. Rao Chengwan suddenly felt a bit anxious and turned to look behind him, where he caught sight of Chen Fei. Rao Chengwan¡¯s eyes subconsciously glanced at the two bloodstains above Chen Fei¡¯s head. It was the aura emanating from these two bloodstains that had allowed Rao Chengwan to detect Chen Fei¡¯s presence. Chen Fei also took a glance at the two bloodstains above his head. These bloodstains were like amplifiers for auras; as long as he approached someone, they would immediately sense it. With more and more people being killed or driven away, the aura from these bloodstains would likely become increasingly pronounced. In the end, it was possible that people could detect them from several miles away. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Rao Chengwan looked at Chen Fei and suddenly had a realization, identifying Chen Fei¡¯s identity. For Rao Chengwan, his impression of Chen Fei was deeply ingrained. Initially ranked 30th on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, he had been pushed out of the list when Chen Fei suddenly jumped to 24th place. Later, Chen Fei climbed to 14th place on the list, but when Rao Chengwan went specifically to check the rankings and see how Chen Fei had made it, Chen Fei had disappeared without a trace. Because of Chen Fei, Rao Chengwan fell off the list, and his qualification for the Haiyue Token had been revoked. Rao Chengwan had to search for another Haiyue Token and had the luck to find one, allowing him to enter the Haiyue Cave this time. After entering the Haiyue Cave, although the rules were somewhat uncomfortable this time, Rao Chengwan¡¯s luck had once again been outstanding. As soon as he arrived, there were three scrolls directly in his vicinity, without anyone else around. Rao Chengwan immediately opened the three scrolls and, relying on his own insight, successfully started mastering a technique, raising his cultivation to the Skin Tempering realm. At this moment, Rao Chengwan was about to cultivate his second technique when Chen Fei appeared in front of him. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you,¡± Chen Fei said, looking at Rao Chengwan for a moment before finally remembering who he was. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, Rao Chengwan involuntarily stiffened; this was clearly someone who had been remembered almost as an afterthought. ¡°What, do you want to steal my scrolls?¡± Rao Chengwan thought of Chen Fei¡¯s intentions and, for some reason, he became excited. Now that they were both in the Skin Tempering realm, their previous special techniques were all unusable. If their cultivation hadn¡¯t been sealed before, Rao Chengwan would probably have avoided Chen Fei altogether. After all, the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking was earned through battles, and there was no room for compromise. Rao Chengwan didn¡¯t know what technique Chen Fei had been practicing, but his combat strength was formidable, surging all the way to the 14th position. However, now everyone was starting with a clean slate. Rao Chengwan believed in his own combat insight, considering it no weaker than others. At this moment, both of them were on an equal footing, and only through actual combat would they discover who was stronger. ¡°Please enlighten me!¡± Chen Fei smiled faintly, landing on the ground and holding a tree branch. He approached Rao Chengwan step by step. Having successfully learned a scroll, he had only gained the cultivation from it. The depth of mastery over the techniques was still at the introductory stage. They were usable but not particularly powerful. It would take time for everyone to specialize in a particular scroll and increase its effectiveness with their own insights. Alternatively, they could wait for further changes in the Haiyue Cave. Perhaps there would be scrolls that directly bestowed perfected techniques later on. It was all uncertain. Under these circumstances, Chen Fei possessed several perfected techniques, making him an extraordinary presence within the Haiyue Cave. Rao Chengwan watched as Chen Fei approached, and his expression grew serious. He began to execute a set of punches. Dominating Fist! As the name suggested, it was unparalleled in its dominance. When cultivated to a profound level, it even granted a dominating body attribute, allowing one to ignore any negative effects like stiffness or sluggishness, continuing their attacks unhindered. Currently, Rao Chengwan hadn¡¯t cultivated the Dominating Fist to that extent, but even at the introductory level, it displayed a hint of this characteristic, causing ripples in the surrounding air. When Chen Fei approached within ten steps, Rao Chengwan gave a low shout and charged towards Chen Fei. When he arrived in front of Chen Fei, he threw a punch aimed at Chen Fei¡¯s face. Compared to the battles between Cultivators in the Aperture Tempering realm, the fights in the Skin Tempering realm were indeed a simple exchange of punches and kicks. However, the danger in these battles hadn¡¯t diminished in the slightest. In battles among Cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, the essence remained the same. The winner walked away, while the loser lay defeated. ¡°Bang!¡± A muffled sound rang out, and several leaves on the tree branch were blown away. The entire branch was pressed down a bit towards Chen Fei. However, at this point, Rao Chengwan¡¯s punch had reached its limit. Chen Fei rotated the tree branch in his hand, and in a trance, it seemed that there were sword shields and thorns flashing on the branch. Rao Chengwan only felt a sharp pain that seemed to penetrate his bones on his fist, and a counterforce caused his arm to vibrate. Starry Night Sword! Thorn Sword! The Reverse Injury Thorn Armor, which was incredibly effective in the Body Tempering realm, had been unused by Chen Fei for a long time since he broke through to the Skin Tempering realm. The tree branch in Chen Fei¡¯s hand sliced towards Rao Chengwan¡¯s neck. Rao Chengwan¡¯s eyes widened, and he roared loudly. Initially stiffened by the counterforce, his body suddenly began to recover under the operation of the Dominating Fist. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Rao Chengwan threw a pair of fists, colliding with Chen Fei¡¯s tree branch. The sword shield on the branch shattered, but the broken sword shield turned into countless thorns, piercing Rao Chengwan from all directions. Rao Chengwan felt a deep sense of frustration. Weren¡¯t they supposed to be on an equal footing? What was going on? Why was the opponent still so abnormal? Rao Chengwan looked at Chen Fei, then turned into a streak of light and disappeared. Two scrolls fell, and Chen Fei had another bloodstain above his head.. Chapter 464 - Chapter 464: There’s Always Someone Better Chapter 464: There¡¯s Always Someone Better Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei picked up the scroll from the ground, opened it directly, and two streams of light entered his forehead. At the same time, the scroll floated above his head. Origin Wind Step! Sharp Wind Sword! Chen Fei looked at the content of the two martial arts techniques, his expression slightly changing. These were two martial arts techniques that shared the same origin, just like the Lingxi Finger. They were the introductory chapters for the Aperture Tempering realm techniques. When used together, they could enhance their power. Discovered a technique, spend one elemental stone to simplify the Origin Wind Step?¡± ¡°Discovered a technique, spend one elemental stone to simplify the Sharp Wind Sword?¡± ¡°Origin Wind Step simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Origin Wind Step -> Running!¡± ¡°Sharp Wind Sword simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Sharp Wind Sword ¡ª?Piercing Sword!¡± A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s lips. He took two steps forward and then thrust the twig in his hand forward. With the sound of the wind, insights about the Origin Wind Step and Sharp Wind Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, leaving behind a sword mark along the way. ¡°Snap!¡± The two scrolls above Chen Fei¡¯s head suddenly shattered and turned into two rays of light that surged into his body. Chen Fei¡¯s aura began to grow. After a moment, he stopped and sensed his body¡¯s condition. He had reached the peak of the Flesh Tempering realm. Chen Fei stood still, lost in thought. At this rate, he wondered if he needed twelve scrolls to advance to the Visceral Tempering realm? He looked ahead, and as the bloodstains on his head increased, his perception of the distant scrolls further enhanced. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared on the spot. At this moment, within the Haiyue Cave, most people had probably obtained their first scroll. Given their aptitude, they were likely all in the Skin Tempering realm by now. Compared to these people, Chen Fei¡¯s biggest advantage was that he didn¡¯t need any time for contemplation after obtaining a scroll. While others were hiding in comers, slowly comprehending, Chen Fei could freely search for other scrolls. Outside the Haiyue Cave, Many people looked at the glowing point representing Chen Fei¡¯s aura. They couldn¡¯t see what was happening inside the cave mansion, but when Chen Fei once again expelled someone, they could clearly see it. Relative to the other points of light, the one representing Chen Fei¡¯s aura was now slightly reddish. In fact, there was no need for the points of light to display it. With the memory of the people present, a simple calculation of how many people each person had killed or expelled was enough to reveal the truth. -This young man is quite remarkable; he has already killed or expelled three people,¡± someone whispered. ¡°He¡¯s ranked fourteenth on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Anyone who can make it on that list can¡¯t be ordinary,¡± another person laughed. ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of this person before; I wonder which sect he¡¯s from.¡± He must be from a small sect, faking his aura and probably even his name.¡± ¡°A small sect producing someone like this is still a boon for the sect.¡± ¡°That¡¯s premature; only when he breaks through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm will he truly have a place in our Thousand Feather Alliance. The Aperture Tempering realm is good, but it still falls a bit short.¡± ¡°True!¡± People began discussing, and their attention was drawn to other points of light. Chen Fei¡¯s killing and expelling of three individuals didn¡¯t stand out much in the current situation within the Haiyue Cave because there was one person who had already consecutively killed and expelled five individuals. This person had the highest number of kills and expulsions in the cave mansion. Teng Daoxuan, ranked second on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, had an extreme inclination toward violence, even finding pleasure in killing. Compared to the first-ranked Zhuo Tianying, Teng Daoxuan had a more notorious reputation among martial artists. Inside the Haiyue Cave, Teng Daoxuan had four scrolls floating above his head, and his figure moved casually as he contemplated martial techniques while searching for others. To others, these four scrolls were undoubtedly very tempting, but when combined with the five bloodstains on Teng Daoxuan¡¯s head, their significance took on a different meaning. Clearly, all four of these scrolls were obtained after killing and expelling others. Several people caught sight of Teng Daoxuan from a distance. After seeing the number of scrolls and bloodstains, they hesitated for a moment and then avoided him one by one. At present, everyone¡¯s cultivation level was quite similar, and the martial techniques they had learned were almost at the same level. In theory, their combat strength should be similar as well. Ultimately, when they clashed, only the outcome would reveal who was stronger. However, Teng Daoxuan had such a fearsome reputation that all the rumors surrounding him were about his penchant for killing. Even if their strengths were evenly matched, people still had reservations when facing him. It was rumored that Teng Daoxuan had been born into an assassin organization in his early years, exposed to various combat arts from a young age. Teng Daoxuan¡¯s talent was exceptionally astonishing; he quickly grasped many techniques and became highly skilled in a short time. In just a few years, he had grown to his full potential, even uprooting the assassin organization he was a part of. Later, Teng Daoxuan joined the Tianya Sect due to his talent, and his innate comprehension abilities completely erupted. In just a few years, he had reached the peak of the Flesh Tempering realm and secured the second position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. It was said that the battle for the top position on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had been neck and neck between Teng Daoxuan and Zhuo Tianying. After a thousand moves, they finally determined the victor, with Zhuo Tianying emerging as the superior fighter. From this perspective, it seemed that Zhuo Tianying was indeed slightly stronger. However, Zhuo Tianying had grown up within the Fengwu Pavilion, exposed to top-tier martial arts techniques from a young age. Even the people guiding him were all experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm or above. If the two were placed in the same environment from the beginning, it was hard to predict what the final outcome would be. Teng Daoxuan glanced at the people in the distance, didn¡¯t spot any scrolls, and withdrew his gaze. Teng Daoxuan had a bloodlust, but it didn¡¯t control him. Currently, the most important thing in the Haiyue Cave was to collect scrolls and then elevate his cultivation realm. Of course, if someone came seeking death, Teng Daoxuan wouldn¡¯t mind helping them on their way. However, so far, such individuals hadn¡¯t appeared. Within the Haiyue Cave, the majority of individuals were at the peak of the Flesh Tempering realm. They possessed a strong and courageous spirit, but the ability to assess the situation was equally essential. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have reached their current positions. At this moment, it was still the early stages of the cave mansion trial, and the goal wasn¡¯t to engage in combat but to grow and eventually seize the treasures within the Haiyue Cave. Time passed gradually, and in the blink of an eye, nearly an hour had gone by. Everyone was diligently contemplating martial techniques and seizing opportunities to find scrolls. People like Zhuo Tianying had already restored their cultivation to the Bone Tempering Realm, and most had reached the level of the Flesh Tempering realm. The number of scrolls was no longer as abundant as it was at the beginning. After a brief period of peace, conflicts began to erupt in some areas. Several tens of miles away, In a creek, Chen Fei picked up a scroll from the ground, opened it, and a martial technique appeared in his mind. About a hundred meters away, Ban Miaoyuan saw the scroll floating above Chen Fei¡¯s head. After considering it for a moment, he rushed over. However, as he approached halfway, Ban Miaoyuan¡¯s speed involuntarily slowed down, and he eventually came to a halt, her eyes fixed on Chen Fei in astonishment. Ban Miaoyuan blinked to confirm that he wasn¡¯t mistaken, then suddenly sprinted toward Chen Fei, his eyes filled with disbelief. ¡°Unbelievable! How could he be at the Marrow Tempering realm, and how did he progress so quickly!¡± Ban Miaoyuan muttered to himself, his mind struggling to grasp the situation. Since arriving at the Haiyue Cave, Ban Miaoyuan had been fortunate. He had encountered minimal conflict along the way and had continuously obtained scrolls. It seemed that he would receive another scroll shortly after mastering the previous one. For Ban Miaoyuan, the time spent searching for scrolls was relatively short, as he devoted more time to comprehending martial techniques. The introductory chapters of the Marrow Tempering realm techniques weren¡¯t exceptionally difficult, but it still took some time to truly grasp them. Ban Miaoyuan considered himself to have exceptional comprehension and talent, far surpassing the average person. He was even ranked ninth on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. His ranking indicated that he was indeed an outstanding individual. However, despite his accomplishments, Ban Miaoyuan¡¯s cultivation was still at the peak of the Flesh Tempering realm, a few steps away from entering the Bone Tempering Realm. Now, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s aura and realizing that he was already at the Marrow Tempering realm, the difference between their cultivation levels was significant. It meant that Chen Fei had obtained at least five more scrolls than her in the span of just one hour. As for the four bloodstains floating above Chen Fei¡¯s head, they seemed trivial in comparison. He seems to be the person ranked fourteenth on the list. How can his comprehension be so exaggerated?¡± Ban Miaoyuan still couldn¡¯t wrap his head around it. He involuntarily turned to look at Chen Fei and happened to witness him striking forward with a fist. With a dull sound, the scroll above Chen Fei¡¯s head shattered and transformed into streams of light that entered his body. Ban Miaoyuan felt like his eyeballs were about to pop out. How much time had it taken for him to obtain a scroll, master the introductory technique, and enter the realm? In the past, Ban Miaoyuan¡¯s master had told him that there would always be someone better, with greater talents and abilities. Ban Miaoyuan had initially been skeptical because, within their sect, he had believed his talent surpassed that of his peers at the same level. But now, Ban Miaoyuan was starting to believe those words. While it was only the introductory chapter of the Marrow Tempering realm techniques, entering it at such an exaggerated speed showcased this person¡¯s talent, which far exceeded his own. Ban Miaoyuan didn¡¯t dare to linger; he ran frantically toward a distant location, afraid that Chen Fei might target him. With one at the Marrow Tempering realm and the other at the Flesh Tempering realm, the outcome was nearly a foregone conclusion, and there wouldn¡¯t be any surprises. After running several miles without sensing anyone pursuing him from behind, Ban Miaoyuan couldn¡¯t help but exhale slowly, relieved. ¡°Buzz!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Suddenly, the entire Haiyue Cave trembled slightly, and a beam of light illuminated the sky, enveloping the entire cave mansion. A message appeared in the minds of everyone: ¡°Some have restored their cultivation to the Visceral Tempering realm, and a new mode has been activated.¡± Ban Miaoyuan¡¯s expression froze, and the first thing that came to his mind was the encounter with Chen Fei a moment ago. At that time, Ban Miaoyuan had sensed that Chen Fei¡¯s aura was at the Marrow Tempering realm. Now that his cultivation had been restored to the Visceral Tempering realm, it seemed like there might be some connection? What was there to understand? Ban Miaoyuan felt like this was utterly incomprehensible! Chapter 465 - Chapter 465: No Other Chapter 465: No Other Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The people in the entire Haiyue Cave have now stopped their activities, their eyes filled with confusion. They have all practiced the techniques from various scrolls and understand that the levels of all techniques are more or less the same. Therefore, the time spent on each technique is almost identical. At most, some techniques may be more compatible with their own nature, which might make them progress slightly faster, but it¡¯s only a slight difference. But now, someone has actually restored their cultivation to the Visceral Tempering realm. Is everyone here for the same trial? What kind of talent and ability does it take to surpass them by such a margin? Or is it possible that everyone else actually comprehended things quickly, and they are the slowest among them? ¡°The Visceral Tempering realm? Someone has already reached the Visceral Tempering realm? How is this possible!¡± Du Guman stood in one of the caves. Just a moment ago, she had just grasped a technique, restoring her cultivation to the Bone Tempering realm. Du Guman walked to the cave entrance and looked outside. Most of the people she had encountered earlier were still at the Flesh Tempering realm, just like her before. It seems that everyone¡¯s progress is indeed quite similar. Although there are differences in natural talent and comprehension, it¡¯s not too extreme. After all, this time is too short, and many people will gradually widen the gap in the future because of the slight difference in talent, slowly pulling ahead over decades. In the short term, if someone comprehends things a bit faster and I comprehend them a bit slower, the difference between us will seem extremely tiny. Just like now, some people have already entered the Bone Tempering realm ahead of others, but at the very least, others are in the Flesh Tempering realm and will soon break through to the Bone Tempering realm, constantly chasing each other. However, now, someone has actually restored their cultivation to the Visceral Tempering realm, causing the trial rules of the Haiyue Cave to directly enter the next stage. The gap between the Visceral Tempering realm and the Bone Tempering realm is nearly seven or eight scrolls apart. ¡°Who could it be?¡± Du Guman¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and the first person to come to her mind was the current top-ranked on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, Zhuo Tianying. This person is known for his extraordinary talent, described as a once-in-a-few-centuries genius, and it¡¯s almost certain that he will break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future. Some even speculate that Zhuo Tianying has the potential to step into the Mountain Sea realm. Du Guman hadn¡¯t met Zhuo Tianying, but she had some knowledge of his achievements. Based on rumors alone, while Zhuo Tianying is undoubtedly exceptionally talented, it shouldn¡¯t be to such an exaggerated degree. Du Guman mentally recalled the information about the top few ranks on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. Although she felt they were stronger than her, it shouldn¡¯t be to this extent. Suddenly, a figure appeared in Du Guman¡¯s mind. On the island, amidst the blazing flames, stood a person with a sword. ¡°Is it him?¡± Du Guman thought uncertainly. In a marshy area, Zhuo Tianying furrowed his brow. His cultivation had now been restored to the middle stage of the Bone Tempering realm. He still needed at least two scrolls to restore his cultivation to the Marrow Tempering realm. Zhuo Tianying was satisfied with his current speed, whether it was finding scrolls or the pace of comprehending techniques; everything was going according to his plan. But now, someone had advanced so far ahead of him, reaching the Visceral Tempering realm. Zhuo Tianying had grown up hearing praises from everyone around him, and he had never disappointed anyone. At every step, he had always been ahead of others. Even in the Fengwu Pavilion, where geniuses were abundant, Zhuo Tianying was recognized as the most talented among his peers. It was foreseeable that he would continue to lead. But what was happening now? Who was this monstrous presence that had entered the Haiyue Cave? Everyone in the Haiyue Cave at this moment wore bewildered expressions, all eager to know who had achieved the astonishing feat of restoring their cultivation to the Visceral Tempering realm. However, due to the rules of the Haiyue Cave, unless they were face-to-face, they wouldn¡¯t be able to find out who it was. Soon, everyone noticed that the scrolls that were visible in the Haiyue Cave had disappeared, and some individuals with peculiar attire started appearing in the cave mansion. Outside the Haiyue Cave, Everyone noticed a slight ripple on the water curtain of the cave, followed by some black dots appearing on the surface of the water curtain. The number of these black dots was in the hundreds or even thousands, far exceeding the number of participants. ¡°They¡¯ve entered the second level of the trial?¡± ¡°It seems that someone has triggered the rules of the Haiyue Cave first. I wonder if it¡¯s Zhuo Tianying or Teng Daoxuan.¡± ¡°It¡¯s most likely one of those two.¡± ¡°They do indeed have much stronger talent than the others. Being born in the same era as them means being overshadowed for a lifetime.¡± ¡°But there are no guarantees in life. Even Shen Yuanjun, who was unmatched in the world back then, eventually met a tragic end.¡± ¡°Careful what you say!¡± People were discussing animatedly, and their attention was mostly focused on the dots representing Zhuo Tianying and Teng Daoxuan. Especially Teng Daoxuan¡¯s dots, which were almost turning red from black, as he had already slain and expelled seven individuals. Inside the Haiyue Cave, Teng Daoxuan, the center of attention, was currently rolling on the ground in a state of disarray, dodging arrows that came at him one after another. Despite his best efforts to evade, he still got hit by several of them. Teng Daoxuan rolled down the hill, then desperately fled forward, constantly shifting his position to evade the arrows coming from behind. Teng Daoxuan¡¯s expression was dark as he realized that six individuals had suddenly appeared to attack him. Each of them had cultivation in the Bone Tempering realm and wielded longbows. Being far enough away and maintaining caution about the trial advancing to the next stage, Teng Daoxuan immediately fled as soon as he sensed something was amiss. If Teng Daoxuan¡¯s cultivation were in the Visceral Tempering realm at this moment, facing six Bone Tempering realm archers, even if their techniques were not highly skilled, he could have dispatched them without too much trouble. But now, Teng Daoxuan was only in the Bone Tempering realm, and the techniques he had learned were still at the introductory stage. How could he handle this? Even though Teng Daoxuan considered himself exceptionally talented, he couldn¡¯t possibly defeat six peers in this situation. ¡°Who on earth are they?¡± Teng Daoxuan inwardly cursed his luck. If someone hadn¡¯t reached the Visceral Tempering realm so quickly and triggered new rules, he wouldn¡¯t be in this dire situation. In the previous stage, Teng Daoxuan had the same attitude towards anyone he encountered ¨C either ignoring them or casually dispatching them with ease. But now, the situation had unexpectedly turned against him, catching him completely off guard. Killing these suddenly appearing assailants would undoubtedly bring new benefits, but unfortunately, Teng Daoxuan alone didn¡¯t have the strength for it. Unless he joined forces with other trial participants. Only by uniting the strength of others could they possibly continue the trial. It wasn¡¯t just Teng Daoxuan; other trial participants were also encountering attackers. Those with better luck encountered one or two attackers, giving them a chance to eliminate them and reap the rewards. Those with worse luck were immediately overwhelmed by teams of five or more, getting surrounded and attacked relentlessly. It wasn¡¯t that their own abilities were insufficient; it was just that the attackers were exceptionally powerful. In addition to those holding bows in the Bone Tempering realm, there were occasional attackers in the Marrow Tempering realm and the Visceral Tempering realm. The number of these attackers was even more staggering. However, these attackers also radiated a light similar to the scrolls from before. Evidently, killing these individuals would allow the participants to continue restoring their cultivation and gain other benefits. By the side of a river, Chen Fei stood on a treetop, looking ahead at a camp where dozens of people were stationed. At this moment, Chen Fei had exchanged the tree branch in his hand for an iron sword. In addition to the sword, he carried a finely crafted iron longbow and several quivers of arrows on his back. All these items had come from the suddenly appearing attackers. As everyone had guessed, killing these attackers did indeed result in new items dropping. Among them were not only scrolls but also some glowing orbs. The scrolls still contained techniques, both the introductory preludes to Marrow Tempering realm techniques and genuine Marrow Tempering realm techniques. The glowing orbs that fell directly, when absorbed, would directly increase the proficiency of the techniques they had learned, rapidly elevating those techniques from their rudimentary state. For these glowing orbs, other trial participants likely found them highly necessary, especially because they were all at the initial stages of learning their techniques. A person¡¯s combat power depended on both their cultivation level as the foundation and the martial techniques used to display their cultivation. Both aspects were mutually supportive, and neither could be neglected. However, for Chen Fei, those glowing orbs were of little importance. It was the scrolls that he needed. With those scrolls, Chen Fei could continue restoring his cultivation. At the same time, Chen Fei surmised that by killing the leaders of these soldier-like attackers, the real benefits would likely appear¡ªspiritual materials, elixirs, and various treasures that could aid a pinnacle Marrow Tempering realm warrior. Chen Fei withdrew the blade of his sword and sheathed it at his waist, the finely crafted iron longbow appearing in his hand. In the next moment, an arrow crossed dozens of meters, piercing the heart of a vigilant soldier. ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s hands didn¡¯t pause for a moment. Amidst the crackling sounds of electrical discharge, arrows flowed like streams of light, penetrating the bodies of those soldiers. The Great Thunder Sword technique Chen Fei employed didn¡¯t surpass the Visceral Tempering realm in terms of power, but his mastery of electricity control had reached the peak state of the Great Thunder Sword technique. Thus, despite only the arrowheads being metallic, it didn¡¯t hinder Chen Fei¡¯s electromagnetic acceleration of the arrows. Among the soldiers, many were archers, but when faced with Chen Fei¡¯s attacks, they couldn¡¯t offer any resistance. In the blink of an eye, over twenty people had fallen in the camp. ¡°Who dares to harm our people!¡± A loud shout came from the camp, and a heavily armored general wielding a large sword rushed out directly from the camp. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At the pinnacle of the Visceral Tempering realm, he was equivalent to those individuals in various sects who could break through to the Marrow Tempering realm at any time. Chen Fei looked at the general, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He held the bow in his left hand and nocked an arrow with his right hand. Electromagnetic forces began swirling around the arrow as an intense aura emanated from Chen Fei. As the general charged to within ten meters of Chen Fei, he released the arrow from his hand. The longbow produced cracking sounds as it released the arrow, and at the same time, the general¡¯s chest burst open. His heavy iron armor was shattered by the arrow, and the arrow passed through his chest from front to back. In the next moment, the general disappeared, replaced by a glowing orb that vaguely resembled an elixir.. Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: Perfect Chapter 466: Perfect Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon seeing the elixir in the light cluster, Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately approach. He swiftly moved forward, picked up the refined iron longbow from the ground, and continued to draw and shoot arrows, taking down the approaching soldiers one by one. At this moment, even though Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was still at the Visceral Tempering realm, the arrows he shot, under electromagnetic acceleration, were much more powerful than the attacks of ordinary practitioners at this level. Although he hadn¡¯t reached the level of the Aperture Tempering realm yet, it was an effortless task to kill these soldiers who were merely at the Bone Tempering and Marrow Tempering realm. Although there were still many remaining soldiers, in just a moment, there was no one left in front of Chen Fei. This was the world of martial artists, where differences in strength made the number of people sometimes lose its significance. Casually slinging the longbow behind him, Chen Fei began to pick up the fallen scrolls and those light clusters. Of course, the most important item was the elixir that the leader had just dropped. ¡°The Body Release Elixir?¡± Sensing the information transmitted by the light cluster, Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly changed. This was an elixir that could be taken out of the Haiyue Cave, and its function was to strengthen the physique. The physique of a martial artist had always been naturally tempered by elemental energy. With the improvement of their martial cultivation, their physique would also continuously strengthen. The majority of cultivation techniques primarily focused on elemental energy. However, there were also some sect cultivation techniques that emphasized cultivating the physique, allowing the physique to grow alongside elemental energy, ultimately achieving greater combat power. Such a Body Release Elixir was an invaluable treasure for those martial artists who were tempering their physique. However, for Chen Fei, its effects were almost negligible. Chen Fei¡¯s physique had likely already reached the level of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse, and it was not something this elixir could further enhance. However, even though Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t use it himself, he could sell it to a shop after leaving the Haiyue Cave, and he should be able to obtain a good amount of elemental stones. Recently, Chen Fei had been planning to save up some elemental stones to exchange for high-grade elemental stones, mainly for the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point within his body. Since the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point could forcibly enhance the power of the physique through heavenly materials and earthly treasures, Chen Fei naturally couldn¡¯t miss out on such a characteristic. Given the current unknown availability of things that the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point could absorb, having high-grade elemental stones with pure elemental energy was a direction for Chen Fei. However, high-grade elemental stones were extremely valuable, and with Chen Fei¡¯s current wealth and cultivation, it would likely take a considerable amount of time to accumulate one high-grade elemental stone. Unless Chen Fei broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the methods and avenues for obtaining elemental stones changed, then high-grade elemental stones, while still valuable, might not be out of reach in a short amount of time. If it turned out afterward that high-grade elemental stones also didn¡¯t work, then Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t incur any losses. After all, the inherent value of elemental stones was there; they were a form of currency in themselves. Chen Fei casually stashed the Body Release Elixir into his sleeve and didn¡¯t continue searching for other soldiers. Instead, he began to simplify the new cultivation techniques that had appeared in his mind one by one. Not every soldier dropped items, and in the camp of dozens of people, Chen Fei ultimately obtained five scrolls and eight proficiency light clusters. These proficiency light clusters could be absorbed and, according to one¡¯s intention, enhanced onto the learned cultivation techniques. Chen Fei tried to enhance the light clusters through the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, but there was no response. It was apparent that these light clusters could only be enhanced onto the cultivation techniques that had appeared within the Haiyue Cave. Although the Haiyue Cave was a spiritual treasure, its power was indeed not limitless. The cultivation techniques that appeared within the cave mansion had evidently been analyzed by the cave mansion itself, which was why they could directly enhance the proficiency of those techniques. As for the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, they were not part of the Haiyue Cave¡¯s data, so there was no way to enhance them. Chen Fei looked at the dozen or so cultivation techniques flashing in his mind and chose one called the ¡°Thunderous Fist.¡± He directly boosted its proficiency. The principles of this Thunderous Fist technique bore a striking resemblance to the Great Thunder Sword technique of the Primordial Sword Sect. Although the specific methods of cultivation were quite different, when viewed from a higher perspective, there were similarities between the two in certain aspects. It was precisely because Chen Fei had learned this Thunderous Fist that he began to employ electromagnetic acceleration. In this trial of the Haiyue Cave, because the power of the panels had not been sealed for him, Chen Fei had gained a much higher starting point compared to others. However, he was still within the Haiyue Cave at this moment, and there were many things that Chen Fei did not dare to do excessively. Many of the techniques he had just displayed, as they were variations of ordinary techniques, didn¡¯t draw much attention. The spiritual treasure, the Haiyue Cave, would not meticulously scrutinize every trial participant within its established rules. However, if Chen Fei were to exhibit obviously excessive power, it could become dangerous. Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to test the limits of the spiritual treasure; there was no need, and it was very risky. The electromagnetic cannon technique he had just used could be considered a creation of his own, and by learning the Thunderous Fist, he could flexibly utilize the power of thunder and lightning to modify the technique, making it appear entirely reasonable. Thus, at this moment, Chen Fei directly chose the Thunderous Fist, making his actions seem more reasonable. Perhaps the Haiyue Cave, as a spiritual treasure, didn¡¯t even pay attention to Chen Fei¡¯s various actions, but there were certain things that Chen Fei himself felt compelled to do. As various insights about the Thunderous Fist appeared in his mind, a faint electric light began to flicker on Chen Fei¡¯s palms. After a moment, the electric light on Chen Fei¡¯s palms gradually faded, and he opened his eyes, lost in thought. This complete Thunderous Fist technique was likely an extremely advanced Aperture Tempering realm cultivation technique, much more refined than the Great Thunder Sword technique. However, Chen Fei¡¯s true cultivation had already reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, so as advanced as this Thunderous Fist was, its assistance to Chen Fei was extremely limited. Unless this Thunderous Fist involved post-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, it would have significant meaning for Chen Fei. Putting aside any distractions in his mind, Chen Fei began to simplify the five scrolls he had just acquired. Compared to the light clusters, these scrolls were what Chen Fei truly needed. Others needed to consider the issue of proficiency in their techniques because the impact of techniques on combat power was too significant. However, Chen Fei, as long as he improved his cultivation realm, could rely on the electromagnetic cannon to forcefully carve out a path. A unique move, when mastered, would prevail over all others, especially a high-speed attack like the electromagnetic cannon. Meanwhile, in other parts of the Haiyue Cave, a group of people quickly adapted after the initial passivity. Many of the trial participants even formed alliances directly because there were simply too many soldiers, and the second-level trial was vastly different from the first. It was no longer a matter of whether you had enough scrolls, but rather whether you had the capability to kill the soldiers and obtain these dropped scrolls. Those who could participate in the Haiyue Cave trial were like the cream of the crop among their peers, excelling in both aptitude and wit, making them top choices. As a result, the soldiers were quickly eliminated one by one, and as trial participants obtained the scrolls and light clusters dropped by the soldiers, their strength increased. In turn, they continued to attack these soldiers. Like a virtuous cycle, the strength of the trial participants began to expand at an incredibly fast pace. Faced with soldiers at the Bone Tempering realm, they were no longer hesitant, and many individuals¡¯ cultivation progressed much faster than during the first-level trial. In a lake, the figure of Zhuo Tianying suddenly shot out, a sword piercing through a soldier on the shoreline. With a sweeping motion, a sword radiance flashed on the blade, decapitating the heads of four soldiers around him one by one. And it didn¡¯t stop there. Zhuo Tianying¡¯s figure swayed, avoiding two arrows, and he charged directly into the camp. A moment later, Zhuo Tianying held his sword diagonally, and what had been a camp with more than twenty soldiers was now completely empty. A smile appeared on his face as he looked at the floating light clusters and scrolls on the ground. Unbeknownst to him, Zhuo Tianying¡¯s cultivation had already reached the Marrow Tempering realm. After absorbing the surrounding scrolls once again, he could break through to the Visceral Tempering realm. Zhuo Tianying currently had no idea who had first broken through to the Visceral Tempering realm, leading to the rule changes. He also didn¡¯t know how that person had managed to advance their cultivation so quickly. However, regardless of the circumstances, Zhuo Tianying didn¡¯t give up. He continued to chase after his goal in his own way. In terms of talent, Zhuo Tianying had never bowed down to anyone. On the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, he had managed to claim the top spot. Today, in the Haiyue Cave, his target remained the top position. Zhuo Tianying stepped forward, picking up the scrolls and light clusters one by one, and began contemplating the techniques right there. A quarter of an hour later, the scroll above his head shattered, and radiance descended, causing Zhuo Tianying¡¯s aura to increase. Stimulated by the results of the first-level trial just moments ago, Zhuo Tianying was now completely focused and, surprisingly, his pace of comprehending the techniques had accelerated significantly. As a rare genius in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Zhuo Tianying¡¯s aptitude was beyond reproach. In the past, within the Fengwu Pavilion, he had never felt any pressure. All techniques were laid bare before him, holding no secrets. Even if they were complex and difficult to understand, Zhuo Tianying would diligently contemplate them for a few days, always managing to find an entry point and eventually cultivate them. While Zhuo Tianying earnestly practiced to catch up with the unknown first-place participant from the first-level trial, others were doing the same. Teng Daoxuan had stopped trying to kill other trial participants. His entire focus at this moment was on how to eliminate the soldiers and comprehend the scrolls. When Teng Daoxuan came to the Haiyue Cave, he had only regarded Zhuo Tianying as his opponent. As for the first-place finisher in the first level, Teng Daoxuan wasn¡¯t sure if it was Zhuo Tianying. But regardless of whether it was Zhuo Tianying or not, the first-place finisher had far surpassed him. Pointless slaughter would waste time, and Teng Daoxuan needed to reclaim all the time he had wasted. While others were diligently catching up, Chen Fei stood on a hill, gazing into the distance. There, a massive barracks was stationed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In Chen Fei¡¯s line of sight, a huge flag floated above the barracks, something that was not seen anywhere else. Clearly, the most formidable individual was inside that barracks. The most valuable treasure would naturally be inside! ¡°Hmm!¡± Suddenly, the entire Haiyue Cave quivered slightly, and countless radiance surged from other places into the barracks ahead. The auras of the soldiers inside the barracks visibly strengthened at an astonishing rate. One of those rays of radiance came from not far away from Chen Fei.. Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: Crushing Chapter 467: Crushing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he looked at the radiance not far from him, which had just emanated from a soldier he had just killed. Just moments ago, there was nothing unusual, but as the Haiyue Cave trembled, the radiance rose from that spot. Clearly, the trial¡¯s rules had changed once again. ¡°Does the power of the killed soldier transfer to the ones who are still alive?¡± Various thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, as it seemed like the only explanation for what had just occurred. Before this, Chen Fei had killed many soldiers without any such phenomenon occurring, indicating that this was a new occurrence after a certain number of soldiers within the cave had been lost. Previously, Chen Fei had been thinking that as the scrolls were continuously acquired, the strength of all participants would steadily increase. It appeared that even though there seemed to be a vast number of soldiers, they would ultimately meet their end at the hands of the participants. Except for a few extremely unlucky ones who encountered a large number of soldiers and were besieged, everyone¡¯s strength was bound to continuously improve. But now, with the introduction of this new rule, the situation had suddenly changed. As the soldiers continued to diminish, the strength of the remaining ones increased. In the end, if the number of soldiers decreased significantly, the pressure on everyone might actually become greater. In the world of martial artists, extremely powerful individuals couldn¡¯t be overcome by sheer numbers. If the number of soldiers dwindled to a certain extent, there might even emerge exceedingly formidable beings among them. When it reached that point, everyone would face the fate of being slaughtered. However, refraining from killing these soldiers meant that the participants¡¯ strength couldn¡¯t improve, which was also a dead end. One couldn¡¯t just keep taking hits without fighting back, right? Balancing one¡¯s own power and the eventual number of soldiers was a dilemma. The problem was compounded by the fact that there were plenty of participants, and there was no unified way of thinking to solve this issue. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he looked up into the distance, where the sky seemed to have drawn closer? Chen Fei squinted his eyes slightly, earnestly gazing into the distance. After a moment, he finally confirmed that it wasn¡¯t just his imagination; the distance was indeed getting closer. Or, to put it another way, the Haiyue Cave was shrinking. The consequence of this shrinkage was that the likelihood of everyone encountering the soldiers was gradually increasing, and in the end, there might be no escape. ¡°They¡¯re really pushing us step by step,¡± Chen Fei lightly chuckled, looking at the military camp ahead. Instead of retreating, he slowly infiltrated closer. At this moment, everyone had noticed the new changes in the cave, and considering the various situations they had encountered, they were gradually grasping the new rules of the trial. Many people began to curse under their breath, but they felt helpless nonetheless. The rhythm of slaughtering soldiers did not slow down; after all, if one refrained from killing, others would undoubtedly continue, and in the end, it would still be their own demise. However, the number of people forming alliances with each other continued to grow. After all, with the soldiers¡¯ strength increasing, working together provided more security. Outside the Haiyue Cave, Everyone watched the changes in the light points on the water curtain, and the breath of the participants was almost completely overshadowed by the soldiers¡¯ presence. Suddenly, the light curtain trembled slightly, and then it dissipated. The details of the trials inside the cave were no longer disclosed. ¡°So we¡¯ve already entered the third level of the trial so quickly. This time, it¡¯s faster than before,¡± many people remarked, still not having had their fill of excitement. In the Haiyue Cave trials, only the details of the first two levels were publicly disclosed. The subsequent trials were completely concealed, naturally to protect the safety of the participants. After all, the participants¡¯ presence was fully displayed on the water curtain. Even though those outside didn¡¯t know what was happening inside the cave, many things could be deduced from the details. Not every participant had a deep background. If those with influential backgrounds excelled in the trials, there was nothing to worry about. Because even if these individuals gained a lot inside the Haiyue Cave, others wouldn¡¯t dare to scheme against them. However, for those without significant backgrounds who excelled in the Haiyue Cave, they would immediately become the target of others¡¯ attention. Human nature can¡¯t withstand any test, let alone matters of substantial profit; it inevitably arouses people¡¯s curiosity. Therefore, when the Haiyue Cave trials reach a critical point, they are directly concealed, a practice that has continued for many years. Outside the Haiyue Cave, the onlookers gradually dispersed, and many people rushed to various betting establishments. In the world, as long as one is willing, they can make bets. Several major betting establishments are set up to determine which individuals can advance to the second level of the trial without being eliminated. Now that the second level of the trial has ended, the results are already known. While there is commotion outside the Haiyue Cave, inside the cave, the battles have become more intense. As the number of soldiers dwindles and the remaining soldiers grow stronger, the participants are no longer finding it as easy as before, and the speed at which they obtain scrolls is decreasing. This forces more participants to join forces to combat the increasing pressure, and one of the most significant forces at this moment is under Zhuo Tianying¡¯s command. Compared to Teng Daoxuan, Zhuo Tianying has a relatively mild temperament and handles matters fairly. Geng Wangsheng stood in the queue, glanced at Du Guman beside him, and then looked ahead at Zhuo Tianying. Back when he challenged Zhuo Tianying on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, Geng Wangsheng failed and then promptly withdrew, choosing not to challenge anyone else on the ranking. Therefore, Geng Wangsheng has some unresolved feelings towards Zhuo Tianying. However, compared to before, Geng Wangsheng¡¯s resentment towards Zhuo Tianying has lessened considerably because he suffered a far more devastating failure in the Misty Sea not long ago. Geng Wangsheng had never considered that, under the circumstances of teaming up with others, he could be defeated by a peer-level martial artist. However, in the Misty Sea, Geng Wangsheng experienced it vividly. In fact, if the other party hadn¡¯t been too busy to chase them, Geng Wangsheng wasn¡¯t even sure if he could have made it out of the Misty Sea alive. Compared to such an experience, the previous failure of challenging Zhuo Tianying on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking didn¡¯t seem like such a big deal. ¡°The first-place in the first level wasn¡¯t Zhuo Tianying. Do you think it might be that person?¡± Geng Wangsheng looked at Du Guman and transmitted his thoughts in a low voice. ¡°Still haven¡¯t seen Teng Daoxuan, maybe it¡¯s him,¡± Du Guman responded. ¡°I saw Teng Daoxuan half an hour ago; it¡¯s not him,¡± Geng Wangsheng shook his head. Du Guman¡¯s expression twitched but she remained silent. At this point, whether it was that person or not was no longer important. The key was how to survive the current trial. Because the first-place finisher in the first level had quickly reached the Visceral Tempering realm, the cultivation levels of the others hadn¡¯t kept up, leading to the somewhat awkward situation they now faced. Otherwise, if everyone¡¯s cultivation had been at the Marrow Tempering realm at that time, the situation wouldn¡¯t be this dire. In previous Haiyue Cave trials, there had never been reports of participants uniting like this. ¡°There¡¯s a military camp ahead, everyone follow me!¡± Zhuo Tianying looked ahead and suddenly spoke in a low voice. The next moment, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot. The others followed behind without a word. Before entering the Haiyue Cave, they were all Marrow Tempering realm martial artists. Many things didn¡¯t need to be said; everyone understood how to handle situations like this. On the other side of the cave, near the location of the largest military camp, Chen Fei¡¯s figure moved around the camp, and the arrows in his hand turned into streaks of lightning, continuously shooting towards the pursuing soldiers. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had long reached the Visceral Tempering realm, and he possessed dozens of martial arts techniques in his mind. Killing, picking up the drops from the soldiers, and absorbing the proficiency orbs directly, he simplified the scrolls and immediately incorporated them, allowing his cultivation to rise once again. Although the surrounding soldiers grew stronger as their comrades died, they couldn¡¯t catch up with Chen Fei¡¯s pace of improvement. In just a short while, Chen Fei had already taken down more than a hundred soldiers one by one. ¡°Who dares to be so audacious!¡± A loud shout came from inside the military camp, and a lieutenant led a group of soldiers charging out. However, before they could get close to Chen Fei, an arrow pierced straight through his skull. This lieutenant was not weak; his strength had reached the early stages of the Marrow Tempering realm. However, Chen Fei had already advanced to the mid-stages of the Marrow Tempering realm. Under the electromagnetic cannon, it only took a single arrow to kill a lieutenant of this caliber. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have any immediate plans to charge directly into the military camp. Compared to other participants, Chen Fei¡¯s speed in killing soldiers was much faster, and his rate of strength increase far exceeded the soldiers¡¯ amplification. Therefore, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to take unnecessary risks at the moment. He could wait until his strength reached a certain level before entering the military camp to slay the enemy officers. As Chen Fei killed the lieutenant with a single arrow, the entire military camp shook, and more and more soldiers began to mobilize. The experts within the camp also started to pursue him. However, all of Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency orbs were invested in his Thunderous Fist and a footwork technique called ¡°Floating Light and Shadow.¡± Coupled with Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level, these soldiers couldn¡¯t even get close to him and were systematically taken down one by one. As for the archers within the camp, as soon as they dared to show themselves, Chen Fei promptly eliminated them, leaving them with no chance to retaliate. This was an absolute display of power, and in front of Chen Fei, the large military camp had no way to counter him. If anyone else were to witness this scene, they would likely be left jaw-dropped. Their biggest feat was to assault a military camp with dozens of soldiers, while Chen Fei was single-handedly crushing a camp of over a thousand soldiers. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s goal of obtaining various treasures dropped within the Haiyue Cave, he could have single-handedly killed all the participants by now. However, if Chen Fei were to do that, the trial would end immediately, and the final treasures would remain at their current level. After all, this Haiyue Cave trial wasn¡¯t about bloody slaughter but a competition of talent and insight. There would be battles, but that wasn¡¯t the ultimate goal. In other parts of the Haiyue Cave, everyone noticed that the soldiers were gaining strength at a faster rate, likely due to the large number of casualties. No one knew who was responsible for this, and all they could do was to kill the soldiers in front of them to boost their own strength. As time passed by, ¡°Hum!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Suddenly, the entire Haiyue Cave trembled slightly, and a beam of light appeared in mid-air, shrouding the entire Haiyue Cave. A message appeared in everyone¡¯s minds: ¡°Someone has killed the enemy camp¡¯s commanding officer, and a new mode is initiated.¡± All the soldiers disappeared from view, and everyone involuntarily stopped their actions, wearing puzzled expressions and question marks all over their faces. How could the enemy camp¡¯s commanding officer have been killed? They were still struggling to kill soldiers! Who was it? Who did it? Chapter 468 - Chapter 468: Heavenly Stairs Chapter 468: Heavenly Stairs Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The location of the enemy¡¯s main camp, known by all the trial takers within the cave, was quite evident, thanks to the enormous flag in the sky. However, despite this knowledge, not a single soul ventured in that direction in those days. It was obvious that the enemy camp was teeming with soldiers. To take down more than ten soldiers, they needed to join forces. With dozens of people in the camp, it required teamwork to divide and conquer, in order to systematically eliminate all the soldiers within the camp. At a time like that, rushing towards the enemy¡¯s headquarters would have been nothing but suicide; there wouldn¡¯t have been any other outcome. According to everyone¡¯s thoughts, they needed to at least reach the Aperture Tempering realm to confidently maneuver among the numerous soldiers and seize the opportunity to assassinate the enemy¡¯s leader. But back then, Haiyue Cave had directly informed them that while they were struggling against the foot soldiers and being cautious, someone had already single-handedly killed the enemy¡¯s commanding officer. The disparity between those situations had been beyond vast. The first name that had come to everyone¡¯s mind was the cultivator who had reached the Visceral Tempering realm as the head of the first layer. It seemed that only that person could have achieved such a feat. But it had all happened too quickly. According to the rules enforced in the cave at the time, one could only elevate their cultivation by comprehending scrolls. Nowadays, there were many scrolls, but comprehension still took time. Were they all operating with the same brain? Had the difference really been that extreme? Du Guman¡¯s expression appeared somewhat bewildered, clearly shaken by this news, unsure of what kind of expression to put on. Among their peers, both of them were considered geniuses, but was the other party¡¯s level of talent a bit excessive? Even back when they were in the Misty Sea, being forcibly defeated by that person, Du Guman had thought that maybe the other cultivator practiced some formidable technique. Practicing a powerful technique naturally required exceptional innate talent and comprehension. Du Guman acknowledged that the other person¡¯s talent was higher than hers, but the extent of that superiority had been difficult to perceive. However, today, in this trial that solely assessed comprehension, this gap became extremely evident, to the point of inducing a sense of despair. Everyone¡¯s faces showed confusion, even Zhuo Tianying had a look of astonishment, clearly caught off guard by this news. Zhuo Tianying had thought he was catching up, constantly narrowing the gap between him and that person. But the results now told him that instead of closing in, the distance between them had grown even wider. For someone like Zhuo Tianying, who had always looked down on peers, this feeling was too unfamiliar and too bitter. ¡°The Heavenly Stairs have appeared!¡± Suddenly, someone pointed ahead. Everyone instinctively looked up and saw a golden staircase emerging at the location of the enemy¡¯s commanding officer just moments ago. Even though it was more than ten miles away, it was still clearly visible. The appearance of the Heavenly Stairs signaled that the trial in Haiyue Cave was nearing its conclusion. However, this trial had been incredibly frustrating for many, as they had been led throughout by the mysterious first-place cultivator. It felt like both sides were operating under entirely different rules. Even when facing someone like Zhuo Tianying, who was considered a rare genius in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, they hadn¡¯t experienced such a profound sense of defeat. They could acknowledge that Zhuo Tianying had superior talent and comprehension compared to them, but it hadn¡¯t been to the extent where the distance seemed insurmountable. Yet, the person standing on the Heavenly Stairs at this moment made them feel that way. ¡°Let¡¯s go, ascend the Heavenly Stairs!¡± Zhuo Tianying had regained his composure, eager to see who this remarkable individual was. He had never heard of this person within the Thousand Feathers Alliance before. With such exceptional comprehension, they couldn¡¯t be an ordinary cultivator. Without any soldiers blocking their path, everyone quickly arrived at the foot of the Heavenly Stairs. Looking up, they saw a magnificent palace towering at the end of the staircase. Staring at it for too long would involuntarily make one feel the urge to worship, and many averted their eyes to avoid being overwhelmed. This was the heart of Haiyue Cave, the most central place of spiritual treasures. Considering that everyone present had reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, facing the spiritual treasure imbued with the power of the Mountain Sea realm, the disparity between the two sides was immeasurable. ¡°It¡¯s that person!¡± someone whispered. At the end of the Heavenly Stairs, a faint figure could be seen ascending. However, the distance between them was too vast to sense that person¡¯s aura or identity. Everyone withdrew their gazes; there was no comparison to be made with the extraordinary individual above. Now, they needed to consider how to improve their own performance and earn the rewards of Haiyue Cave. As everyone ascended the stairs, the final trial began. As soon as Du Guman stepped onto the Heavenly Stairs, those who had been around him vanished, and a figure appeared in front of him, another trial taker. However, it wasn¡¯t the real trial taker but a duplicate created by Haiyue Cave. At this stage of the trial, the competition was against one¡¯s fellow participants. It was about defeating all the trial takers who had reached this stage. This phase tested the depth of cultivation each person had accumulated in the previous rounds. Among martial artists, talk was cheap, and in the end, it came down to proving oneself through action. Only through combat could one determine who was superior and who was inferior. The one who fell would be the loser. Du Guman let out a low cry, stepped forward, and charged directly towards the opponent. In the next moment, the two clashed. At this point, there were only a little over forty trial takers left within Haiyue Cave, each paired with their respective opponents. Defeating an opponent would earn them a score. In the end, it all came down to how many people one could defeat and how many Heavenly Stairs one could ascend. Geng Wangsheng stood on the Heavenly Stairs, gazing at the blurred figure in front of him, his mouth quivering, wanting to burst into a torrent of curses. The indistinct appearance and unknown aura of the figure ahead didn¡¯t concern Geng Wangsheng at all, as these details were insignificant. What truly infuriated him was the cultivation realm this blurry figure had displayed. The pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm! On the other hand, Geng Wangsheng himself was only at the early stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. To pit the early stage against the pinnacle of Aperture Tempering? The power of the pinnacle of Aperture Tempering was such that a casual flick could kill someone at the early stage, showing that they were not even on the same level. Geng Wangsheng knew that the person across from him was the current first-place participant in this trial. He had no objections to the concealment of the figure¡¯s appearance and aura. Geng Wangsheng¡¯s only objection at this moment was why, as he took the first step onto the Heavenly Stairs, he had to face this maniac. Haiyue Cave¡¯s trial assessed talent and luck, and Geng Wangsheng had just realized that his luck could be this abysmal. Ever since returning from the Misty Sea, Geng Wangsheng had noticed that his luck had taken a turn for the worse. ¡°Is it not suitable to break through to the Fusion Realm in the near future? To avoid unexpected situations?¡± A thought suddenly popped into Geng Wangsheng¡¯s mind. In the next moment, an arrow imbued with electrical energy arrived before him. Geng Wangsheng¡¯s eyes widened, and he conceded defeat, disappearing entirely within Haiyue Cave. It had been a close call; Geng Wangsheng had almost been stuck inside Haiyue Cave for the rest of his life. The trials below the Heavenly Stairs continued fervently. Soon, another person encountered the image of Chen Fei. Sensing the aura of the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, the trial taker stared in astonishment and quickly admitted defeat. Never before had these individuals realized the significance of luck. Meanwhile, on the Heavenly Stairs, Chen Fei stood before the palace, gazing ahead. The image of Chen Fei that others encountered on the Heavenly Stairs was intentionally blurred by Chen Fei himself. Although his presence and appearance on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking had been altered, nothing in the world was absolute. Chen Fei was unsure if someone could use special means to uncover his true identity. For safety¡¯s sake, it was better to thoroughly obscure his identity information. There were about a hundred participants in Haiyue Cave¡¯s trials, but now there were only a few dozen remaining below. No one knew the identity of the current first-place participant because no one had ever seen them. In this situation, even if there were forces determined to find out the identity of the first-place participant, the difficulty would be multiplied several times. After all, besides the top thirty on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, the other seventy Haiyue Tokens, and their previous owners, were all unknown variables. As for the trial Chen Fei had just undergone on the Heavenly Stairs, he had naturally experienced it. However, considering his current cultivation level, the abilities of the others were truly lacking. Chen Fei took steps forward until he stood before the palace¡¯s entrance. He looked at the material of the door, neither gold nor jade, and gently placed his hands on it. With a slight push, the door slowly opened. In the next moment, a dazzling light filled Chen Fei¡¯s vision, causing him to squint his eyes slightly. When Chen Fei opened his eyes again, he was already inside the palace. Chen Fei looked around, and his brow furrowed slightly. The walls seemed to be within reach, but they gave him a feeling of being distant and unreachable. The interior of the palace was extremely simple, with the most prominent feature being a dozen or so statues. These statues represented the past first-place participants in the Haiyue Cave trials. Chen Fei¡¯s purpose in standing here was to challenge these first-place participants. He didn¡¯t need to defeat multiple individuals; just matching one would significantly boost his rewards. A radiant sphere floated from Chen Fei¡¯s palm and flew forward. It was the small piece of refined gold he had obtained by killing the enemy¡¯s commanding officer. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In addition to the refined gold, Chen Fei had also acquired many valuable pills by killing other officers, though their value was considerably lower compared to the refined gold. With just this small piece of refined gold, Chen Fei could exchange it for limit-breaking pills outside if he wished. However, it would come with its share of troubles, given the immense value of refined gold. Since he had come this far, Chen Fei wanted to see if he could go further. If he lost, the refined gold would vanish, resulting in a significant loss. But Chen Fei didn¡¯t believe he would lose! Chapter 469 - Chapter 469: Everything Is Ready Chapter 469: Everything Is Ready Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Clang!¡± The resounding sound of the Qianyuan Sword echoed in the hall, returning to Chen Fei¡¯s hand, which excited the Qianyuan Sword even more. A much stronger sensation than before filled Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness. The final test was to use one¡¯s own power. Although he had reached the Peak of the Aperture Tempering realm just now, the difference in combat power at the same realm was significant. Especially the physical strength bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the surging power was unparalleled. Chen Fei looked at the dozen or so statues around him, finally fixing his gaze on a figure holding a blade. The aura of these dozen or so statues was almost indistinguishable in intensity, and among these individuals, many were now leaders of various factions. As for the person holding the blade, Chen Fei had also heard of him. His name was Yan Xuanji, the current Sect Master of the Tiandao Sect, and he had already reached the late Aperture Tempering realm in his cultivation. In the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, Yan Xuanji was a prominent figure, and the image of him here had been left behind over a hundred years ago. In the late Aperture Tempering realm, he was a person of some significance within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, but in the face of the powerful figure of Master Haiyue, he still lacked a bit. Therefore, Yan Xuanji¡¯s image was still preserved in the Haiyue Cave and had not been intentionally diminished. Only the individual who broke through to the Mountain Sea realm several decades ago had his image removed from the Haiyue Cave by Master Haiyue himself as a sign of respect. Chen Fei was already aware of the fact that images were left behind in the Haiyue Cave before he came. However, he still came. Chen Fei had many secrets, with the biggest one being that his origins and soul came from another world. As for cultivation techniques, whether it was the Primordial Sword Scripture or the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, they were all considered insignificant in the face of the Mountain Sea realm. Especially the Primordial Sword Scripture, while not ordinary, there were quite a few within the Thousand Feathers Alliance who could stand alongside it or even surpass it. Only the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was truly formidable in the Aperture Tempering realm, and it would probably still be remarkable in the Mountain Sea realm. However, it was ultimately limited to the Aperture Tempering realm. Unless the third part of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Soul Suppression technique, which was fully deduced by its creator back then, was brought to fruition, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s level would rise even higher. But for now, it was only the Spirit and Body suppression techniques, which were nothing to speak of in front of the Mountain Sea realm. During the previous trials, Chen Fei had seen many cultivation techniques and concepts within the scrolls, which were highly profound and mystical. However, as beneficial as they might be for those in the Aperture Tempering realm, they were only a small part of the trials for Master Haiyue. Just like Chen Fei now, no matter how profound those body tempering cultivation techniques were for the Aperture Tempering realm, they were of no assistance to him. The levels were different, and what he cared about had completely changed. At this moment, if an exceptionally talented and outstanding body tempering practitioner were to appear in front of Chen Fei, he would at most think, ¡°Oh, not bad,¡± and that¡¯s it. The heights were different, the positions they stood in were different, and the things they considered were vastly diverse. As Chen Fei gazed, the metallic surface of Yan Xuanji¡¯s body peeled away, and he turned to look at Chen Fei, emitting a fierce aura. ¡°Please!¡± Yan Xuanji leaped in front of Chen Fei, producing a dull sound. Yan Xuanji¡¯s body weight far exceeded what a Aperture Tempering realm cultivator should possess. ¡°Please!¡± Chen Fei responded with a courteous gesture. As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Xuanji had already arrived in front of Chen Fei, and the blade in his hand moved like a coiling serpent, landing in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, and with the Thousand Threads Technique, Yan Xuanji¡¯s blade technique was vividly displayed in front of Chen Fei. However, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t see any weaknesses in this blade technique. Yan Xuanji¡¯s technique was not flawless, but he used the characteristics of his own cultivation technique to forcefully conceal these weaknesses. Just by looking at it, one could no longer tell which parts were light and which were heavy. Compared to when Geng Wangsheng forcibly suppressed his technique with mental power back then, the details displayed by Yan Xuanji at this moment were far superior to Geng Wangsheng¡¯s previous efforts. A faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he moved forward instead of retreating. He extended his foot and lifted the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. With the roar of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the blackened Qjanyuan Sword clashed with Yan Xuanji¡¯s blade. ¡°Boom!¡± Amidst the explosion, Yan Xuanji involuntarily took a step back, and the blade in his hand became difficult to hold, almost colliding with his own chest. At this moment, Yan Xuanji was just a mirror image, devoid of emotions. Even though his technique had been forcibly broken, his expression remained cold. But if someone else were to witness this scene, they would probably be astounded. The techniques of the Tiandao Sect were renowned for their power and heaviness within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and the sharpness of their sword techniques was considered secondary. In direct confrontations, it was almost unheard of for disciples of the Tiandao Sect to retreat. Yan Xuanji¡¯s ability to win the top spot in that trial back then, whether it was in terms of cultivation, technique, or even body refinement, had reached an extremely high level. Without this, Yan Xuanji would not have been able to claim the first place at that time. And after breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm, Yan Xuanji had showcased the full potential of the Tiandao Sect¡¯s techniques, emphasizing this characteristic to the fullest extent. However, in this power struggle, Yan Xuanji found himself at a clear disadvantage. Chen Fei took a step forward, thrusting the Qianyuan Sword ahead. A burst of sonic clouds erupted in front of the sword blade as Chen Fei¡¯s attack continued. With his body breaking through its limits, Chen Fei¡¯s strength had reached an unparalleled level within the Aperture Tempering realm. The Tiandao Sect¡¯s techniques, no matter how profound, were ultimately limited to the Aperture Tempering realm. Yet, at this moment, Chen Fei had already partially entered the realm of the Aperture Tempering realm. Though it was just a small step, it was already beyond what a Aperture Tempering realm practitioner could resist. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword pierced Yan Xuanji¡¯s blade, and Yan Xuanji couldn¡¯t hold onto the blade, which collided directly with his chest. A sound akin to the collision of metal and iron resounded as Yan Xuanji¡¯s chest, from flesh to bones, shattered inch by inch. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he swept his sword across Yan Xuanji¡¯s neck. Yan Xuanji¡¯s form stiffened slightly, turned into a stream of light, and transformed back into a statue, landing in its original position. Three strikes, and Chen Fei had slain the former top-ranked participant in the trial. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s strength resembled anything but that of an Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. ¡°Hum!¡± The entire palace trembled slightly, and a statue of Chen Fei appeared in the palace. Around, it seemed like celestial music was playing, as if the entire Haiyue Cave was celebrating Chen Fei¡¯s victory. At this moment, below the Heavenly Staircase, those who were lucky enough not to encounter Chen Fei¡¯s mirror image couldn¡¯t help but look up at the palace above. Just now, the Haiyue Cave had reported the news that someone had defeated the previous trial¡¯s top participant and forcefully entered the Heavenly Staircase Hall. The remaining individuals looked somewhat complex as the gap was truly significant. They were extremely curious about who this person was. The trials were almost over, yet they had no idea who had defeated them. Moreover, with that person¡¯s mirror image guarding the Heavenly Staircase, they didn¡¯t even have the qualifications to enter the Heavenly Staircase Hall. This feeling of frustration and helplessness was truly infuriating. Outside the Haiyue Cave, everyone turned their heads towards the location of the mansion. The Haiyue Cave was trembling slightly at this moment, as if in celebration. The condensed Vital energy drifted in all directions. ¡°The top-ranked participant has been decided, that was fast!¡± ¡°I wonder who it is.¡± ¡°I guess it¡¯s one of those few individuals; we¡¯ll find out soon.¡± Many people stared intently at the mansion, and various factions that had come here also focused their attention, ready to retrieve their disciples. Thousands of miles away, high above the clouds, Master Haiyue¡¯s tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, and above the sky, it seemed as if thunder flashed, shaking the hearts and minds of those below. His spiritual treasure had delivered the news that the top-ranked participant of this generation had been decided. However, Master Haiyue didn¡¯t bother to check. He simply rolled over and continued his deep slumber. He had no interest in the affairs of these younger generations. The creation of the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking and the Haiyue Cave was solely to nurture his spiritual treasure. As for who was the top-ranked participant or the hidden dragon, Master Haiyue had seen it for so many years that he no longer cared. Inside the Heavenly Staircase Hall of the Haiyue Cave, Chen Fei looked at the three items floating in front of him with some surprise. Perhaps because Chen Fei had demonstrated such strength, his spiritual treasure had directly inquired about his intentions, and then these three items appeared. The Sea Blossom Flower, a limit-breaking spiritual material, could be ingested directly to break the mental restrictions of a Peak Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. Gengjin, the same piece as before, could enhance the quality of the Qianyuan Sword. With the addition of some other treasures, it could elevate the Qianyuan Sword to the level of a low-grade magical weapon. The Jade Slip contained a cultivation technique for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. According to the information from the spiritual treasure, this technique was considered relatively ordinary within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The top-ranked participant of the Haiyue Cave could, at most, obtain these items, and no more. The Haiyue Cave would not provide any additional rewards. After all, all the trial participants had their respective sects and had no personal connection with Master Haiyue. Providing these rewards to the top-ranked participant was already considered quite generous. Chen Fei had no complaints whatsoever. At the very least, his most basic goal for coming to the Haiyue Cave had been achieved, which was obtaining the Sea Blossom Flower. Gengjin and the cultivation technique for the Aperture Tempering realm were extra surprises. When Chen Fei broke through to the Aperture Tempering realm, these two items would immediately come in handy, saving him a considerable amount of effort. Chen Fei collected the three items, glanced around, and in the next moment, his figure slowly disappeared from the Heavenly Staircase Hall. At the same time, on the Heavenly Staircase, as other trial participants encountered Chen Fei¡¯s mirror image one by one, they also began to dissipate and appear outside the Haiyue Cave. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only While the participants had received rewards to varying degrees, not a single one was happy. It was like being blindfolded, beaten up, and not even knowing who had beaten you. It was frustrating beyond belief. Chen Fei didn¡¯t appear outside the Haiyue Cave but was directly moved several hundred miles away. This was a privilege granted by the Haiyue Cave because, after all, wealth could stir people¡¯s hearts. Chen Fei¡¯s figure gradually became clear, sensing the three treasures in his possession, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he used his right hand to touch his own forehead. The Sword Return Eye, and the Slaughter Spirit Technique activated. Chen Fei immediately severed his own presence and the residual aura left in that place. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he plunged directly into the deep sea. In the blink of an eye, he had disappeared without a trace.. Chapter 470 - Chapter 470: Boiling Chapter 470: Boiling Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The gentle breeze blew, causing ripples on the calm sea surface. Suddenly, a figure appeared silently from above, casting a high and scrutinizing gaze around. ¡°Quite perceptive, and you¡¯ve deliberately moved this far away. It seems you¡¯ve gained something valuable.¡± Guan Hongxuan stood with his hands behind his back, and a Night-Luminescent Pearl floated in front of him. Faint ripples spread outward with the rise and fall of the Night-Luminescent Pearl. The Haiyue Cave Trials was a grand event, a gathering of Aperture Tempering realm martial artists. The treasures obtained within the cave were rare and seldom seen by most people. Some of them even had practical uses for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With benefits come competition, and with competition comes conflict. Hence, powerful sects would dispatch people to protect their disciples. Naturally, no one would dare to scheme against those with strong backgrounds. However, not everyone among the participants had influential connections. These individuals became the prey of opportunists, like wolves and tigers watching for a chance. Normally, what Aperture Tempering realm cultivators held in their hands wouldn¡¯t catch the eye of those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But the treasures within Haiyue Cave were different. Compared to struggling to secure resources from elsewhere, taking them from Aperture Tempering realm martial artists was much easier. Haiyue Cave provided the right of teleportation to the participants, and over the years, many had become aware of it. Hence, there were some Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts lurking within a hundred-mile radius of Haiyue Cave, waiting for an opportunity. One person guards a specific area, and whoever encounters it first claims it. This has almost become an unwritten rule, a hidden rule of hunting. Because the area is vast, it¡¯s not every time that one can hunt down another. However, for these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, it¡¯s just a waste of some time, with no real loss. If successful, it means a significant catch. Guan Hongxuan sensed some faint movements in his designated area, so he rushed over. He hadn¡¯t expected the other person to be so sharp, as they had already disappeared without a trace. However, Guan Hongxuan didn¡¯t get angry. Instead, a slight smile appeared on his face. Since he had already been sensed, how could he let go of this almost within reach opportunity? Guan Hongxuan extended his right hand and lightly touched the Night-Luminescent Pearl in front of him. In an instant, the Night-Luminescent Pearl emitted a brilliant light, encompassing everything within a hundred meters. ¡°Hmm, the presence has vanished!¡± Guan Hongxuan furrowed his brows slightly. Under the illumination of the Night-Luminescent Pearl, every detail on the surface of the sea became vivid in his eyes, but the presence of the person from earlier seemed to have disappeared. The Night-Luminescent Pearl grew brighter, like a moon in the night sky, yet the source of that person¡¯s presence on the sea remained elusive. It was as if Guan Hongxuan¡¯s earlier perception of the situation was nothing but an illusion. ¡°Fascinating, such a profound concealment technique!¡± Guan Hongxuan formed hand seals with both hands, and then his right hand made a horizontal sword gesture in front of his eyes. Tracking a person¡¯s presence is the simplest and most effective method, as one¡¯s presence is unique and cannot be confused with others. Using other methods would introduce too many variables and, as one progresses, there would be more interference. Backtrack Vision! This allows one to briefly present what has happened earlier. In Guan Hongxuan¡¯s eyes at this moment, he saw a faint figure appearing below, then leaping into the sea, disappearing without a trace. ¡°Now, let¡¯s see how you escape!¡± Guan Hongxuan¡¯s figure moved slightly, disappearing from his original location like a fleeting mirage. When he reappeared, he was already deep within the sea. Meanwhile, tens of miles away, Chen Fei was speeding through the water. With the Water-Jade Sword, Chen Fei had a good command of water, so even in the sea, his speed was only slightly slower than on the surface. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. With the Star gazing Art at his disposal, his perception was much stronger than that of Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, possibly even comparable to some Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Therefore, in Chen Fei¡¯s perception, there was a mighty presence following the direction he had just run from, heading towards him. In such a unique situation, and considering it was Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the only thing Chen Fei could think of was a potential conflict involving murder and treasure. Such incidents were all too common in this world; anyone might take extreme risks if there were sufficient benefits involved. Moreover, from the perspective of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, there was practically no danger in such situations. With Combined Aperture Tempering realm strength facing Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, it was almost a one-sided crushing result. Even if the Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was at the peak of their cultivation, the outcome would remain the same. ¡°The presence has been eradicated, so how did the other person manage to pursue me?¡± Chen Fei looked at the surrounding schools of fish, his expression slightly shifting. He rushed towards areas with more fish. Regardless of how the other person had pursued him, the more distorted the information, the more challenging it would be to track him down. In this deep sea, there was a scarcity of many things, but fish were not one of them. Wherever the fish were abundant, Chen Fei ran in that direction. While his speed had slowed down, the interference of information had undoubtedly increased manyfold. Chen Fei wanted to see if, in this situation, he could slightly delay the pursuer¡¯s progress. If this had no effect, he would have to resort to another method. In less than a moment, a figure appeared at Chen Fei¡¯s previous location, and it was none other than Guan Hongxuan, who had been chasing him. However, at this moment, Guan Hongxuan frowned. In his field of vision, the figure of the person was now mixed in with countless schools of fish. The Backtrack Vision was extraordinary, but it had its limitations. The simpler the information, the better the Backtrack Vision¡¯s tracking effect. Guan Hongxuan had initially thought that the person, after evading for a distance, would return to the surface of the sea. There would be almost no other extraneous interference on the sea surface, making it impossible for the target to hide from the Backtrack Vision. However, Guan Hongxuan hadn¡¯t expected the person to be so cautious. After escaping for several tens of miles, the person had continued to dive beneath the sea surface. The key issue was that it seemed like the other person could sense being pursued. This couldn¡¯t be explained simply by having a sharp intuition; there must be a special technique or art involved for this level of awareness. ¡°You can¡¯t escape!¡± Guan Hongxuan squinted his eyes slightly, and the lines swirling in his pupils accelerated, filtering out the surrounding distractions and focusing entirely on the representation of the person¡¯s presence. Running the Backtrack Vision at its limit like this indeed enhanced its effectiveness, but compared to earlier, it was still slightly slower. After all, the interferences in the seawater were objective and couldn¡¯t be completely eliminated. Guan Hongxuan¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing from his original location. He wanted to see how an Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could evade direct pursuit. Several tens of miles away, Chen Fei sensed that the pursuer from behind was slowing down, giving him some relief. However, the pursuer was still sticking close. Clearly, the other person had no intention of giving up on Chen Fei and seemed determined to chase him down relentlessly. Of course, from the other person¡¯s perspective, it was Chen Fei who was ultimately doomed. ¡°Combined Aperture Tempering realm!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression became serious. At this moment, he had a choice: to run into the nearby city, seek refuge in a secluded place, and rely on the forces within the city to confront the Combined Aperture Tempering realm pursuer from behind. However, there was a significant issue to consider. Would the city¡¯s powers, in order to curry favor with a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, be willing to abandon Chen Fei? It was a possibility, given the vast difference in value between Aperture Tempering realm and Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. The crucial point was that Chen Fei had no significant background, being just a Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, and there would be little psychological burden in abandoning him. The nearest city to Chen Fei at this moment was the Sea Snail City. The city wasn¡¯t large, and the strongest individual within it was at the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei could reach it at his current speed in about an hour. In an hour, after realizing Chen Fei¡¯s intentions, what choice would the Combined Aperture Tempering realm pursuer behind him make? Would they give up or accelerate their pursuit? An hour was a long time, and if the Combined Aperture Tempering realm pursuer continued to chase relentlessly, it was uncertain what might happen. Chen Fei furrowed his brows, lowering his gaze to his left hand, where the Sea Blossom Flower appeared in his palm. There was another option, and that was to directly break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was something that any martial artist would approach with extreme caution. It involved adjusting one¡¯s state to its peak, finding a secluded place with no interruptions, and seizing the opportunity to break through. Even someone like Zuo Tianying, a prodigy, would treat the process with great care. After all, breaking through carried the risk of lifelong regrets if a misstep occurred. To attempt a direct breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm during an escape was indeed an extremely daring choice, one that few Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would consider. However, now, this seemingly insane choice lay before Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes squinted slightly. Going to Sea Snail City was an option, but it meant placing his fate in the hands of others, with too many variables at play. Alternatively, he could take the Sea Blossom Flower right now and attempt to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. For most Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, the latter option was a desperate gamble, often considered a near-suicidal act due to its perceived madness. But for Chen Fei, his physical body had already reached the threshold of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm; it was only his mental power that lagged behind. The 108 acupoints in Chen Fei¡¯s body had gathered around the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point after his physical body had reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. He was just one step away from directly entering the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which required breaking the mental power limit. Breaking the mental power limit was, of course, extremely risky and considered the most dangerous aspect of attempting a Combined Aperture Tempering realm breakthrough. A slight mistake could lead to failure. However, within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the presence of the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique had minimized this risk to the lowest possible level. Chen Fei looked at the Sea Blossom Flower, then turned to sense the Combined Aperture Tempering realm pursuer relentlessly closing in behind him. As the pursuer continued to adjust, their speed gradually increased. Countless thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and a trace of determination flickered in his eyes. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Murder and treasure? A shadow clone emerged to slow down and distract the pursuer while continuing to charge ahead. Chen Fei¡¯s main body trembled slightly, and the Sea Blossom Flower floated to his mouth, swallowed with a single gulp. ¡°Boom!¡± It was as if a resonant sound echoed in his soul, causing Chen Fei¡¯s once calm mental power to boil over completely.. Chapter 471 - Chapter 471: Breaking Through to the Combined Aperture Chapter 471: Breaking Through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The path of martial arts, with each step upward, represents a transformation of oneself and a struggle against fate. In the Aperture Tempering realm, life expectancy is limited to two hundred years. In the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it extends to three hundred. However, in the Boundless Sea, many practitioners in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm often surpass this limit in terms of their actual lifespan. Apart from certain cultivation techniques that can indeed promote longevity, most of this can be attributed to the influence of rare natural treasures. In the early days of Immortal Cloud City, these life-extending spiritual materials were exceedingly rare, almost unseen. But within the Boundless Sea, thanks to the abundant essence of heaven and earth, these treasures could be found in certain special environments. Not to mention other areas of the Boundless Sea, even within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, many powerful sects in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm have lifespans that exceed the three-hundred-year limit. Even practitioners in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm from smaller factions might have the chance to obtain these life-extending spiritual materials. After all, many of these materials can only be consumed once, and repeated consumption has no effect. To continuously extend one¡¯s lifespan, it becomes imperative to constantly seek more potent life-extending treasures. Therefore, reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, aside from other benefits, simply the length of one¡¯s lifespan is enticing enough, not to mention the various changes in status and power that come with it. At this moment, as Chen Fei ingested the Sea Blossom Flower, his mind entered an extremely boiling state. This boiling sensation not only did not diminish with the passage of time but grew more intense. Intense pain began to manifest within his sea of consciousness, as if someone were continuously using mental techniques to attack Chen Fei. He felt his consciousness being pulled, ravaged, and even ground down like a millstone. His shadow clone, carrying Chen Fei¡¯s main self, was now becoming unstable as Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness oscillated. Fortunately, there was little of Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness residing within the shadow clone at this moment. Instead, it underwent a transformation of elemental energy, following the instructions left by Chen Fei. Although it was not very stable, it did not completely dissipate. Chen Fei needed to rely on the shadow clone to buy himself some time. The shadow clone¡¯s combat power was lacking, but its agility was nearly identical to Chen Fei¡¯s. Currently, as it carried Chen Fei through the school of fish, the difference in speed between them and Chen Fei¡¯s main body was not significant. Although the pursuing Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were gradually increasing their speed, there was no immediate risk of being overtaken. ¡°Crackle!¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness boiled, corresponding changes began to occur within the 108 apertures in his body. Compression started to take place. To achieve the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one must completely meld the 108 apertures together, creating a new aperture. This new aperture would possess all the power of the 108 individual apertures. No longer dispersed, no longer wasted, but unified as one. The Dragon-Elephant Induction Point began to tremble slightly, and a powerful binding force appeared around the 108 apertures, forcibly keeping them in one position without any deviation. To fuse the apertures, they must be in perfect harmony. If any aperture deviates, it almost guarantees failure in achieving the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Therefore, during the breakthrough, a practitioner must allocate a portion of their consciousness to control the aperture fusion. In the midst of his boiling consciousness, Chen Fei also had to allocate energy to integrate the apertures. The difficulty and pain of this process were evident. However, with the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point, the fusion of apertures required almost no effort from Chen Fei. What Chen Fei needed was to patiently wait for his consciousness to truly break through its limits and then invest it completely into the apertures to complete the final fusion. As time passed, Chen Fei¡¯s body had turned completely red, as if it had been steamed and roasted. His fists clenched tightly, and the veins on his forehead and neck bulged, but Chen Fei did not utter a single scream. While screaming might alleviate the pain, it would undoubtedly distract him, and at this critical juncture of his breakthrough, distractions were deadly. ¡°Buzz!¡± Inside his sea of consciousness, Chen Fei¡¯s boiling consciousness suddenly paused. In the next moment, as if he had broken free from a binding cage, the excruciating pain of his consciousness vanished. Chen Fei saw an entirely different world within the heavens and earth. When Chen Fei had previously broken through from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he had glimpsed a deeper level of the heavens and earth. Now, Chen Fei realized that what he had seen back then was merely the tip of the iceberg in this vast world. Of course, Chen Fei was aware that even the part he now saw was just a small corner of this vast world. But at least, Chen Fei had seen more than before. This was progress and transformation. Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness surveyed his surroundings and then focused on the figure behind him, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who had been chasing him. In this highly sensitive state of being attuned to the heavens and earth, Chen Fei was finally able to get a better look at this person. In the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the fused aperture within the body should not have expanded much. It was one of the most common states in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm came entirely from the jade slip he had obtained in the Haiyue Cave. The Primordial Profound Art! The name of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation technique given by the Haiyue Cave was relatively ordinary within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, even if it was ordinary, one could still cultivate it all the way to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. For Chen Fei, this was invaluable. Within the Primordial Profound Art, there was a detailed explanation of the changes in various stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and how to cultivate within each corresponding realm. Just after the breakthrough, it was naturally the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the lowest level within this realm. At this point, to progress further, one needed to cultivate the fused aperture within their body. Three expansions and three collapses. Expanding and inflating the fused aperture within the body three times leads to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Then, collapsing the refined essence of the fused aperture three times marks the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei withdrew his sensory perception and focused all his attention on the 108 apertures within his body. Under the binding influence of the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point, most of the apertures had already gathered together. The fusion was imminent! Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness, now after breaking through its limits, surged into the apertures within his body. The consciousness after breaking through its limits was like a tree without roots, seemingly powerful but lacking sustainability. Chen Fei had to gather the apertures within his body together as quickly as possible, or else the consciousness after breaking through would weaken rapidly and revert to the strength of his consciousness in the mid-Aperture Tempering realm. That would mean a damaged consciousness and harm to his internal organs. By then, the idea of breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would become a mere joke. Several dozen miles away, Guan Hongxuan¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Just a moment ago, he had a sensation of being spied upon. However, this sensation passed in an instant, and when Guan Hongxuan tried to investigate further, it was already gone. This unilateral sense of being observed made Guan Hongxuan feel somewhat uncomfortable and a faint sense of unease. Guan Hongxuan looked back at the retreating figure of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator through his eyes. His face gradually showed a hint of impatience. He had been chasing for quite some time, but according to the feedback from his Backtrack Vision, the distance between them had only narrowed slightly. At this moment, Guan Hongxuan was gradually approaching the Sea Snail City. If the person he was chasing managed to escape into the city, Guan Hongxuan would have to expend a lot more effort to track them down, and there could be other unforeseen complications. ¡°Activate!¡± Guan Hongxuan shouted lowly, pointing his right index finger to his own forehead. His sea of consciousness trembled, and his consciousness began to pour wildly into the Backtrack Vision. This state of using the Backtrack Vision took a toll on Guan Hongxuan¡¯s consciousness. Guan Hongxuan might need more than a month to repair the damage caused by using this technique. Initially, Guan Hongxuan didn¡¯t want to go through this trouble for just a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. But the lack of results so far had made him reluctant to delay any further. He decided to use this secret technique to capture the person ahead quickly, get hold of the treasures within the Haiyue Cave, and deal with the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator accordingly. As for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Guan Hongxuan was forced to use his secret technique. There was no way Guan Hongxuan would let the person off easily. He intended to extract every bit of value from that individual and would not allow them to die too quickly! Guan Hongxuan knew numerous ways to torture someone. His figure flashed, and he surged forward at a much faster speed than before. Being a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Guan Hongxuan was naturally much faster than Chen Fei to begin with. Previously, he had been constantly hindered, unable to unleash his full speed. However, with the secret technique enhancing the Backtrack Vision¡¯s power and swiftly shielding all interference, Guan Hongxuan¡¯s speed increased dramatically. At this rate, it was likely that Chen Fei would be completely caught by Guan Hongxuan in less than a quarter of an hour. Meanwhile, several dozen miles away, Chen Fei, with the assistance of the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point, was gathering his apertures together. Suddenly, he sensed the approaching aura from behind. Chen Fei remained calm, looking at the nearly completely overlapped 108 apertures within his body. He formed hand seals, and all seven techniques from the Primordial Sword Scripture began to reverse. Reverse Primordial Fusion! Within the Primordial Sword Scripture, there were three methods recorded to assist in the fusion of apertures, and Reverse Primordial Fusion was the most domineering among them, akin to burning bridges behind oneself. Once the Reverse Primordial Fusion failed, all the apertures within the body would shatter. On the lighter side, it could leave someone crippled, and on the extreme end, it could lead to instant bodily explosion and death. However, Chen Fei had no fear in his heart at this moment, only calmness and extreme self-confidence. ¡°Clang!¡± Like the sound of a sword¡¯s ringing, a vibration surged from within Chen Fei¡¯s body. The reverse activation of the seven techniques created an opposing force that instantly gathered the 108 apertures together. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness after breaking through its limits resolutely and decisively collided into the fused aperture. ¡°Boom!¡± It was as if the world was just beginning, an unparalleled sensation spread throughout his body. The fused aperture, which had been continuously trembling, suddenly stabilized, and the elemental energy within the apertures was rapidly refined, transforming into even purer elemental energy. Chen Fei¡¯s entire body was bathed in the nourishing new elemental energy. His physical body, which had already reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, continued to ascend in power, emitting a formidable aura. ¡°Roar!¡± As if there was the roar of a dragon and an elephant, within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique operated to its utmost. Originally at the Perfect stage, it was now stimulated by the consciousness of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and in the blink of an eye, it reached Great Completion. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A stream of light shot directly from Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness and struck the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point on his physical body. The Dragon-Elephant Induction Point quivered, and the surrounding elemental energy surged wildly, pouring into the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point. Breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point did not disappear. Instead, it continued to strengthen the already formidable physical body, now advancing at an even more terrifying pace. Inside Chen Fei¡¯s body, the fused aperture and the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point resonated with each other, and elemental energy from all directions howled. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened suddenly, and his entire body slowly rose, floating above the surface of the sea.. Chapter 472 - Chapter 472:1 Don’t Believe This Chapter 472:1 Don¡¯t Believe This Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Breaking through from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he wondered if it had triggered the profound mysteries of heaven and earth. The exceptionally pure elemental energy continuously surged into the body, even more so than usual. Within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the elemental power refined itself at an astonishing speed. The increase in physical strength seemed unimpeded, advancing rapidly as if breaking through bamboo. In just a short moment, it far surpassed the expected physical strength of the initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm, reaching a level that Chen Fei could hardly estimate. Chen Fei had witnessed several initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm breakthroughs before, but he had no knowledge of what kind of physical strength lay beyond that stage. However, at that moment, Chen Fei could sense that the power of his physique had indeed reached a new height. During the breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the refinement of the world¡¯s elemental energy and the perfection of the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique had stirred up this vital energy. As the elemental energy from all directions gradually calmed, the abundant elemental energy of the Boundless Sea, especially during the breakthrough, was like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami roaring. Compared to the territory in Immortal Cloud City, the time required to solidify the breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was much shorter. Chen Fei lowered his head and looked at his palm, slowly clenching it, a powerful sensation pervading his heart. The newly formed Harmonious Qi and the Dragon-Sealing Elephant Point inside Chen Fei¡¯s body were like the Yin and Yang fish, radiating light as they interacted with each other. The Dragon-Sealing Elephant Point had not disappeared, which was somewhat unexpected for Chen Fei. He had assumed that after aiding the fusion of the acupoints, the Dragon-Sealing Elephant Point would directly merge into the Harmonious Qi, becoming a part of it. However, after breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Dragon-Sealing Elephant Point still existed, and it even provided an opportunity for the physique to grow wildly once again. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s combat power had improved dramatically compared to his previous peak in the Aperture Tempering realm. Even though he didn¡¯t have an advantage in cultivation realm compared to other Harmonious Qi cultivators, the boost to his physique was immense. Chen Fei now better understood why the Dragon-Sealing Immortal had been so obsessed with the Dragon-Sealing Elephant technique throughout his life. A technique that could provide such a significant boost in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was not something one could easily forget, especially in a place with thin elemental energy like this. Chen Fei floated above the sea surface, looking ahead. Back when he was in the Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei could technically achieve levitation for a very brief period, but it was inconvenient and short-lived. Now, with his Harmonious Qi continuously interacting with the world¡¯s elemental energy, the entire sky felt as accommodating to Chen Fei as the sea was to a fish. The constraints had already vanished, and the desire to freely roam the skies had become an instinctual state. Of course, the speed at which one could fly depended on their respective techniques. During the Aperture Tempering realm, the Heavenly Escape Technique was considered relatively ordinary. Now, in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Heavenly Escape Technique no longer held any advantages for Chen Fei. However, the Heavenly Escape Technique was part of the Celestial Sword Scripture, and abilities like the Great Thunder Sword and the Blade-Slaying Sword could be infused into it. Therefore, Chen Fei¡¯s overall speed was still decent, but it was just that ¨C decent. In his sea of consciousness, his mind was as firm as a rock, yet it also had a soft and resilient quality to it. His mind had completely transformed into a Combined Aperture Tempering realm-level state after breaking through, and only this state of mind could control the power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The strength of one¡¯s mind had always been an indispensable part of martial cultivation. In fact, many martial arts schools focused on refining the mind as a means to achieve faster breakthroughs in cultivation. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength was only at the ordinary initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm level. However, in terms of defense, thanks to the Dragon-Sealing Elephant technique and the Thousand Threads Secret, he was much stronger than a typical initial Harmonious Qi cultivator. All the details of his power flowed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. In the next moment, the Star-Gazing Technique activated, a faint glimmer appearing in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes as he saw the figure of Guan Hongxuan beneath the sea surface. For ordinary Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, encountering a relentless pursuit from a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator left them with very few options. They couldn¡¯t escape far before facing certain death. The gap in power between the Aperture Tempering realm and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was immense. Just like in the territory of Immortal Cloud City, where the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were considered overlords, it was clear what kind of status each side held. Even though Chen Fei had been nearly invincible in the Aperture Tempering realm before, it was difficult to predict what would happen when facing a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Perhaps he could escape with severe injuries, but as for counterattacking, the fact that Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could fly made it nearly impossible! The reflection of Guan Hongxuan¡¯s figure played in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. A hunt? A slight smile curled at the corner of Chen Fei¡¯s mouth, and his figure moved slightly. In a magnetic burst of sound, Chen Fei disappeared from his original position, causing a strong wind to whip up across the entire sea surface. Over twenty miles away, Guan Hongxuan¡¯s figure suddenly paused, and he looked ahead with a hint of seriousness in his expression. Just now, Guan Hongxuan had faintly sensed a disturbance in the distant elemental energy of the world. Due to the distance, the sensation wasn¡¯t very clear, but he was certain that it was not the kind of movement an Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could cause. ¡°Has another Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator passed through this area, or is something else happening?¡± A trace of unease flickered in Guan Hongxuan¡¯s heart. If it was another Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who had arrived here, could they be related to the person he was pursuing? If the other party truly had a Combined Aperture Tempering realm background, why would they let the Haiyue Cave randomly teleport them out? Wouldn¡¯t that be asking for trouble? Guan Hongxuan furrowed his brow, watching the faint virtual image representing the person in his field of vision. According to the feedback from his Backtrack Vision, the distance between the two was getting closer. In a little more time, Guan Hongxuan would be able to intercept the person. He had deliberately used secret techniques, and it would take more than a month to recover afterward. Would he just give up the pursuit like this? Hunting an Aperture Tempering realm cultivator with the power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was generally a surefire endeavor. That¡¯s why there was always a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator guarding the vicinity of the Haiyue Cave. As for cases where the pursuit was unsuccessful, and the person who broke through later came to reclaim their dignity, it did happen, but it was rare. Every action carried risks, but hunting Aperture Tempering realm cultivators and intercepting the treasures of the Haiyue Cave were among the lowest-risk activities. As for whether Master Haiyue would intervene in this matter, the trials of the Haiyue Cave were public trials, and after their completion, participants did not become disciples of Master Haiyue. Teleporting someone hundreds of miles away was already going above and beyond. Could it be that just because you participated in a single trial of the Haiyue Cave, the Haiyue Cave had to protect you indefinitely? There¡¯s no such reasoning. Over the years, Guan Hongxuan had never seen a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator being suppressed by Master Haiyue due to such matters. The trial participants and Master Haiyue had absolutely no connection. As Guan Hongxuan hesitated, he suddenly looked up at the sea¡¯s surface. An aura was rapidly approaching this location, and in the blink of an eye, he could see a figure in the distance. ¡°Who is it?¡± Guan Hongxuan sensed the newcomer¡¯s aura, and it was at the initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm level, no different from his own cultivation. Upon closer examination, the newcomer might even be slightly weaker. It was evident that they hadn¡¯t broken into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for too long. After some consideration, Guan Hongxuan turned and left. Something had evidently changed with the person pursuing him; otherwise, a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator wouldn¡¯t be coming after him like this. Before the two sides met and confirmed each other¡¯s true identities, he decided to leave directly. Guan Hongxuan¡¯s figure flashed as he emerged from the sea and flew toward the distance. However, in just a short while, Guan Hongxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. The person behind him continued to pursue relentlessly, and as time passed, the distance between them was steadily decreasing. The cooked duck had flown away. Guan Hongxuan had been holding back his frustration all along, especially since he had used a secret technique and exhausted his mental strength. On the other hand, the Aperture Tempering realm cultivator behind him had suffered no losses and still dared to chase so closely. Both were in the initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and Guan Hongxuan wasn¡¯t about to be pushed around! ¡°Who are you, and why have you been chasing me?¡± Guan Hongxuan directly stopped in mid-air, turned around, and looked at the newcomer. He spoke with a deep voice. In a flash, Chen Fei¡¯s figure became visible. Guan Hongxuan noticed the Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and a hint of interest flashed in his eyes. It was a top-grade spiritual weapon, not even fully refined into a true magic treasure yet. Initially tense because of being relentlessly pursued by Chen Fei, Guan Hongxuan gradually relaxed. Without a magic treasure, it could mean that either Chen Fei had recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm or his resources were limited, and he couldn¡¯t afford the spiritual materials needed to refine a magic treasure, so he had to rely on a top-grade spiritual weapon for the time being. For Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, top-grade spiritual weapons didn¡¯t provide much assistance, and they could even be damaged in clashes with magic treasures. However, Guan Hongxuan didn¡¯t have a magic treasure himself at the moment, only a magic treasure embryo. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have considered intercepting the participants of the Haiyue Cave trials to obtain something from them. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it you who had been tracking me all along? Now that I¡¯ve come to you willingly, shouldn¡¯t you be happy?¡± Chen Fei gazed at Guan Hongxuan calmly. ¡°I¡¯ve been tracking you all along?¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Guan Hongxuan was slightly surprised, and then he considered a possibility, causing his eyes to widen slightly. A breakthrough right on the spot, forcibly breaking through from the Aperture Tempering realm peak to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? In the past, Guan Hongxuan had heard of some desperate Aperture Tempering realm cultivators trying to break into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, without exception, almost all of them had failed, and it was rare to hear of any successful attempts. After all, choosing to break through in such dire circumstances, especially to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, was an incredibly daunting task. Even the top ten on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking wouldn¡¯t dare attempt it under such conditions. Guan Hongxuan hadn¡¯t expected to encounter someone like this today. The elemental energy disturbance he sensed earlier and the relentless pursuit from Chen Fei now made sense. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Sir, I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s a misunderstanding. I chose that path earlier due to certain circumstances, not to track you.¡± Guan Hongxuan forced a smile on his face, giving Chen Fei an out. With the freshly achieved Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Guan Hongxuan had no fear in his heart. If he had been confident, he could have even gone for a direct confrontation with Chen Fei. As for whether Chen Fei would seek revenge in the future after advancing in cultivation, Guan Hongxuan was just a wandering cultivator with no sect or disciples to worry about. The Boundless Sea was vast, and he could go wherever he pleased. ¡°I don¡¯t believe that!¡± Chen Fei shook his head slightly, and his Qianyuan Sword was pointed diagonally at the sea, its momentum fully locked onto Guan Hongxuan.. Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: Soul Under Sword Chapter 473: Soul Under Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation He¡¯d wanted to chalk it up to a misunderstanding completely brush aside what just happened. If Chen Fei¡¯s strength was insufficient, then he could only accept it. But now that he had already broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, how could this matter be so easily dismissed? Chen Fei embarked on the path of martial arts not only for longevity but also to achieve a certain understanding. When his strength is lacking, Chen Fei can endure, awaiting the future. But facing Guan Hongxuan, why should Chen Fei belittle himself like this? ¡°What do you mean!¡¯1 Guan Hongxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of coldness in his gaze. I gave you face and provided you with a way out, yet you dare to refuse my offer! Your breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm has just happened, and I am giving you a way out. If I don¡¯t, what can you do to me! ¡°I¡¯ll kill you!¡± The aura around Chen Fei suddenly burst open, amidst an electromagnetic explosion, he charged straight towards Guan Hongxuan, with a chilling intent suppressing all directions. ¡°How ignorant!¡± Guan Hongxuan laughed loudly, indeed, ignorance knows no fear, and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm also has different levels. Trying to kill someone of the same level right after breaking through is simply foolish.¡± There were indeed such individuals, like the geniuses within the major sects. Due to their techniques and the resources within their sects, as soon as they broke through, they were bestowed with fully-fledged low-grade magical treasures. Even those with extraordinary talents could directly obtain mid-grade magical treasures. With the sharpness of mid-grade magical treasures, coupled with the profound mysteries of their techniques, it¡¯s indeed difficult for ordinary early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to contend with their sharpness, and being killed on the spot is not impossible. Just like the astonishingly talented Shen Yuanjun in the past, right after breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he directly killed someone of the same level, even someone who had expanded their Combined Aperture Tempering once. It was because of such brilliance that he left countless legends and fame within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Guan Hongxuan looked at Chen Fei, a cultivator from a small sect, and he actually thought of himself as Shen Yuanjun? Simply inviting ridicule! ¡°Seal! Suppress!¡± The Moonlight Pearl in Guan Hongxuan¡¯s hand hung high, and its radiance instantly fell on Chen Fei. Wherever the radiance passed, the natural aura stagnated, and the entire space seemed to be directly sealed. This Moonlight Pearl was the prototype of Guan Hongxuan¡¯s magical treasure, lacking only some spiritual materials to refine it into a low-grade magical treasure. For the sake of this magical treasure, Guan Hongxuan had spent countless resources. And this pearl had not been in vain, even though it was still just a magical treasure prototype, it already possessed some of the power of a low-grade magical treasure.¡± Below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, falling under the radiance of this pearl was no ordinary matter; even being directly crushed into a pulp was commonplace. Even Combined Aperture Tempering cultivators would undoubtedly be greatly affected in terms of their speed. In Guan Hongxuan¡¯s estimation, someone like Chen Fei, who had just broken through, would be even more severely affected if they were not familiar with controlling the power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At that time, whether to fight or spare him would entirely depend on Guan Hongxuan¡¯s decision. And if the person in front of him was weaker than he imagined, what¡¯s the harm in killing them directly! Chen Fei sensed the radiance of the Moonlight Pearl falling on him, feeling as if a heavy burden had been added to his body, even his internal energy had suddenly become sluggish. Chen Fei looked up at Guan Hongxuan, just catching a glimpse of the smugness in Guan Hongxuan¡¯s eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. If it were really just a matter of his cultivation realm advancing to the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, no magical treasures, and ordinary techniques, Chen Fei might not necessarily chase after him directly. After all, the likelihood of killing the opponent was too low. But Chen Fei was not just in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm in terms of his elemental energy cultivation! ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± A strange sound rang around Chen Fei¡¯s body, and it was the sound produced when the power of the Moonlight Pearl was breaking free, and it broke free to a great extent, causing such a sound. Guan Hongxuan¡¯s face changed slightly, and he formed hand seals directly, injecting more elemental energy into the Moonlight Pearl. The radiance of the entire Moonlight Pearl suddenly surged, as if the moon itself had descended to the mortal realm. Chen Fei could sense the increasing suppression force around him. His posture straightened slightly, and his spine on his back rose like a soaring dragon. Terrifying power instantly permeated every inch of his body. Chen Fei thrust both hands forward, gripping on either side, then forcefully tore them apart to the left and right. ¡°Crack!¡± A sound like the shattering of a mirror suddenly resounded, and the moonlight-like radiance abruptly dimmed. Guan Hongxuan only felt a momentary shock, losing his connection to the Moonlight Pearl. At the same time, a fierce aura rushed towards him from the front. Guan Hongxuan raised his head, and in his pupils, he saw Chen Fei¡¯s figure, already standing in front of him. Guan Hongxuan¡¯s pupils contracted slightly. The direct tearing of the Moonlight Pearl¡¯s power was something he had never anticipated. He had never imagined that someone would forcibly break the suppression of the Moonlight Pearl in this manner. Without time to think about much else, the elemental energy within Guan Hongxuan¡¯s body erupted instantly, and he thrust the Moonlight Pearl in his hand directly towards Chen Fei. This pearl could seal and suppress others from a distance, but up close, it could also be used to overpower opponents. For the sake of this treasure, Guan Hongxuan had expended countless efforts, and it wasn¡¯t just for simple sealing purposes. In fact, even the sealing power was just a disguise for this treasure. The most powerful aspect of this pearl¡¯s might was its tremendous force. Guan Hongxuan had invested so much effort in this treasure because it was originally the remnant of a powerful magical artifact. Over the years, he had painstakingly repaired it to its current state. Guan Hongxuan, though a lone cultivator, had grand ambitions. He aimed to ascend in his cultivation using the power of this pearl, rather than merely staying at the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At this moment, as the Moonlight Pearl drew near, it seemed as if a towering mountain was descending upon them. There was no refuge in heaven or earth, the air compressed relentlessly, emitting a shrill whistle. Even from a distance, it shook one¡¯s mind and made it difficult to breathe. If a Combined Aperture Tempering cultivator were caught within it, even one with peak Combined Aperture Tempering cultivation, they would be severely injured or on the brink of death from just a slight touch of its power. Guan Hongxuan urged the Moonlight Pearl to crash towards Chen Fei¡¯s head, his expression becoming ferocious and his eyes filled with cruelty. Forcing him to make a move meant death! Chen Fei felt the pressure from the Moonlight Pearl, and his expression shifted slightly. Guan Hongxuan¡¯s strength was somewhat beyond Chen Fei¡¯s expectations, but it was only an expectation. The Qianyuan Sword had turned completely black, both its blade and hilt, as the Primordial Sword Scripture was currently in a state of complete reversal. This Primordial Sword Scripture was extraordinarily fierce and belonged to forbidden techniques. It imposed immense pressure on the physical body. However, with Chen Fei¡¯s current physique, this level of pressure was nothing at all. Chen Fei took a step forward, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, channeling all his power into the Qianyuan Sword, thrusting it forward. As the sword edge passed, the air was gradually shattered inch by inch, and then it collided with Guan Hongxuan¡¯s Moonlight Pearl. ¡°Boom!¡± The deafening explosion echoed in all directions, and ripples spread outward from the point of collision. At first, they were just fine ripples, but as they reached the outer circle, they turned into massive waves. The surrounding seawater was churned by the force, shooting into the sky and immediately turning into mist. From a distance, it looked like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami, shaking one¡¯s soul. Guan Hongxuan, who originally had a fierce expression, froze for a moment. Feeling the force rebounding from the Moonlight Pearl, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes. The Moonlight Pearl was originally meant to overpower others, but now, an even more overwhelming force was rebounding. Guan Hongxuan¡¯s arm emitted trembling sounds, and his body, which had been tempered by elemental energy countless times, also emitted the struggling sound of being overwhelmed. Guan Hongxuan couldn¡¯t control his own body and was sent flying backward. A mouthful of blood had already risen in his throat, but he forced it down. Guan Hongxuan wanted to escape using the force of the rebound, but just one move had already left him somewhat frightened. This wasn¡¯t the performance of someone who had just broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm; even those in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, at the first or second stage, were not like this. But before Guan Hongxuan could truly escape, Chen Fei¡¯s figure had already appeared in front of him, and the Qianyuan Sword in his hand came down forcefully. Guan Hongxuan¡¯s face turned pale. The collision just now had no effect on the opponent, and at this moment, he was still being repeatedly crushed by a tremendous force, leaving him stiff and unable to move. ¡°Spare me!¡± Guan Hongxuan¡¯s eyes were filled with a pleading look, but Chen Fei showed no sign of mercy. A protective shield appeared outside of Guan Hongxuan¡¯s body, completely enveloping him. Seeing that Chen Fei remained unmoved by his pleas, Guan Hongxuan¡¯s eyes filled with a trace of fierceness. His Combined Aperture Tempering realm violently trembled, and a surge of elemental energy flowed from within. ¡°Bang!¡± As the Qianyuan Sword passed, the protective shield around Guan Hongxuan¡¯s body shattered instantly, unable to resist for even a moment. In the next moment, the Qianyuan Sword swept across Guan Hongxuan¡¯s neck. Guan Hongxuan¡¯s eyes widened in an instant, filled with regret and frustration. Three strikes to kill. A Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who had once been high and mighty had now become a soul beneath Chen Fei¡¯s sword. Under the Slaughter Spirit Technique, the vast spiritual essence from Guan Hongxuan flowed into the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and all the valuable items on Guan Hongxuan fell into his hands. With a turn of the sword and the Slaughter Spirit Technique, the atmosphere at the scene was directly erased. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, soared into the sky, and disappeared from the scene. A gentle breeze rustled through, and Guan Hongxuan¡¯s body turned into ashes, disappearing without a trace. No one knew that just moments ago, a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator had died here. One day later, on Primordial Water Island. Chen Fei had left Primordial Water Island over a month ago, but the island had remained peaceful. Since the last incident where Chen Fei killed a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, some rumors had spread among the surrounding factions. Many people knew that Primordial Water Island was not to be trifled with, and instead of confrontations, more sects and forces had come to visit. The entire Primordial Water Island was thriving. The disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect were cautiously inspecting their surroundings when suddenly someone exclaimed in shock. They pointed towards the distant sky, and the others instinctively turned to look. In the far-off sky, there was a dark speck flying towards Primordial Water Island. Vaguely, it seemed like a figure. The disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect had their expressions drastically change. If it was indeed a figure, it meant a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. Facing such a powerhouse, Primordial Water Island would be like a mantis trying to stop a car. The alarm bells started ringing, and the elders from the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion had already noticed the anomaly in the distant sky ahead of the disciples. All the Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from both sects gathered in front of the main hall of the Primordial Sword Sect, nervously watching the approaching figure. Though the figure didn¡¯t exude a fierce aura, it still sent shivers down their spines. Qiu Qingsheng and Ji Ruiqing exchanged a glance, their expressions filled with solemnity. Faced with a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, they were both too weak. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As the figure in the sky continued to approach, their appearance gradually became clearer. Everyone watched nervously, and suddenly, someone blinked, their eyes slowly revealing an expression of disbelief. It wasn¡¯t just this person; others reacted the same way. Qiu Qingsheng, who had been wearing a solemn expression, was momentarily stunned, and so was Ji Ruiqing. Zhou Zixuan, standing beside them, had his mouth slightly trembling, as if he were in a dream. Some of the elders from the Primordial Sword Sect couldn¡¯t contain their emotions any longer, their eyes had turned red. Chen Fei descended slowly in front of the main hall, looking at everyone, and a faint smile appeared on his face.. Chapter 474 - Chapter 474: Congratulations From All Sides Chapter 474: Congratulations From All Sides Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even within the vast Thousand Feathers Alliance, having a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert in command represented an entirely different level of treatment. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there are numerous practitioners at the Aperture Tempering realm, scattered but not necessarily exceptional figures. Only those at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm hold a certain status. Because reaching the Aperture Tempering realm pinnacle means that one¡¯s strength in the Aperture Tempering realm has already reached its peak. More importantly, there is a chance to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Once one breaks through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it becomes a whole new world. Qing Qingsheng looked at Chen Fei, who descended from the sky, with a complex expression. Due to excessive excitement, he didn¡¯t know what to say. As a sect leader, such a situation should not have happened to Qing Qingsheng. However, facing Chen Fei¡¯s attainment of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the impact of this event was truly immense. It had been centuries, a full few hundred years since the Primordial Sword Sect produced another Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. Ever since the Primordial Sword Sect suffered a great catastrophe in the past, it had been in decline for too long. Qing Qingsheng had thought about the possibility of Chen Fei breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, especially when Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. Qing Qingsheng¡¯s thoughts had reached their zenith at that point. However, Qing Qingsheng didn¡¯t say anything because words wouldn¡¯t change anything in this situation. The entire Primordial Sword Sect couldn¡¯t provide any help to Chen Fei in breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. To achieve this breakthrough, Chen Fei had to rely on his own abilities. Breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was extremely perilous. Even among the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, there were Aperture Tempering realm pinnacle practitioners who hesitated to break through because of the numerous difficulties and dangers involved. A single misstep could lead to failure. Qing Qingsheng had estimated that he would have to wait for more than a decade for Chen Fei to consolidate his strength and find the right opportunity for a breakthrough. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that in just over a month, Chen Fei had returned as a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. ¡°Master, Junior Master, Elder Zhou, and Teacher, I¡¯m back!¡± Chen Fei greeted everyone with a smile on his face, bowing. ¡°Welcome back, welcome back, hahaha!¡± Zhou Zixuan looked at Chen Fei and burst into hearty laughter, his voice growing louder, and his eyes becoming moist. Zhou Zixuan¡¯s life was coming to an end, but he wasn¡¯t afraid of death. He was only worried that after he passed away, there would be no one to protect and support the Primordial Sword Sect. Of course, after Chen Fei had broken through to the Aperture Tempering realm pinnacle, most of Zhou Zixuan¡¯s concerns had dissipated, and he held a secret hope, something he dared to think about but not say out loud. Zhou Zixuan was afraid that expressing his hope openly would burden Chen Fei too much, so he kept it to himself. He often found himself thinking, ¡°What if Chen Fei one day becomes a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert? How wonderful that would be!¡± How wonderful it would be indeed! With Chen Fei as a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, the Primordial Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t need to live in constant fear within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The sect would regain its former glory. But Zhou Zixuan could only dare to think about it. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect still had Tong Zhongqiu, and they worried about having no successors, even though the sect still had abundant resources. But what did the Primordial Sword Sect have? Even the lost legacies had been recovered by Chen Fei alone. Chen Fei had already done so much for the sect, and he had done it exceptionally well. What more could Zhou Zixuan ask for? Today, when he sensed a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert about to arrive on Primordial Water Island, Zhou Zixuan¡¯s heart was filled with nervousness. Faced with a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, all the people on Primordial Water Island combined couldn¡¯t make any difference. But the Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert turned out to be Chen Fei! Such a dramatic turn of events, even for Zhou Zixuan, who had experienced the ups and downs of life, couldn¡¯t suppress his excitement. At this moment, he would gladly give up his life without a second thought. Feng Xiupu stood in the crowd, his eyes flashing with emotion. This was his disciple, his Feng Xiupu¡¯s disciple, who had now grown into a formidable Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. As a teacher, the ultimate goal had always been for one¡¯s disciple to surpass the teacher, and for a disciple to excel beyond the teacher was a source of pride for the teacher and envy for others. At this moment, many people looked at Feng Xiupu with admiration in their eyes. Chen Fei belonged to the Primordial Sword Sect, but within any sect, there would inevitably be varying degrees of closeness between individuals. Undoubtedly, as Chen Fei¡¯s master, Feng Xiupu¡¯s future status would surpass that of other elders. However, the other elders didn¡¯t feel jealous at this moment because the birth of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert would inject extraordinary vitality into the entire Primordial Sword Sect, leading to its rapid development. The key was that Chen Fei was still very young. The lifespan of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert was three hundred years, and even longer in the Boundless Sea. Chen Fei was in his early thirties now. By this calculation, Chen Fei could protect the Primordial Sword Sect for more than three hundred years. Moreover, the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were just a starting point. If Chen Fei could break through to the mid or late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future, the entire Primordial Sword Sect would be in a completely different situation. The corners of the mouths of the other Primordial Sword Sect elders couldn¡¯t help but curve upwards. They congratulated Chen Fei, but more importantly, they celebrated for the entire Primordial Sword Sect. After several hundred years, the true dragon had emerged from the Primordial Sword Sect once again! On the other hand, those from the Sunken Water Pavilion felt somewhat complicated. They were certainly happy, especially since the Primordial Sword Sect and Sunken Water Pavilion were now allies. When Chen Fei reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, it had already strengthened the alliance between these factions. Now, with the emergence of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert within the alliance, the overall strength of the alliance had expanded significantly. As a member of the Sunken Water Pavilion, they would also receive many benefits from this development. The Sunken Water Pavilion¡¯s decision to ally with the Primordial Sword Sect had been influenced, in no small part, by Chen Fei himself. His incredible talent was impossible to ignore for anyone who knew about it. However, the members of the Sunken Water Pavilion didn¡¯t anticipate that they had been consistently underestimating Chen Fei¡¯s potential, yet he continued to surprise them. However, compared to the Primordial Sword Sect, the Sunken Water Pavilion was still somewhat distant. Chen Fei was not a disciple of the Sunken Water Pavilion, so while they were happy, they couldn¡¯t fully share in the sense of pride. If the Sunken Water Pavilion could also produce a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, it would be a truly wonderful thing. However, they were well aware of how difficult it was to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even in a place as rich in spiritual energy as the Boundless Sea, achieving the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was a formidable challenge. Within the Sunken Water Pavilion, many people occasionally glanced at Chi Shuqing. When it came to discerning talent, Chi Shuqing¡¯s judgment had proven to be the strongest. She had chosen to follow Chen Fei when he was still in the early stages of the Aperture Tempering realm. Now, in just a few short years, he had progressed from the early stages of the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! In just a few short years, it¡¯s truly hard to imagine! Zhang Fangqiong stood at the back of the crowd, her eyes filled with emotion as she looked at Chen Fei. The young cultivator who was once in the Body Tempering realm had now grown into a towering tree, protecting them. Half an hour later, the news of Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm spread throughout the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion. Instantly, the members of both sects erupted in joy. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a pinnacle power that only the most dominant forces could possess before they came to the Boundless Sea. And now, within their own sects, they finally had such a formidable expert. The appearance of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert would directly reshape the future of the Primordial Sword Sect. While it might not be as extravagant as the heydays of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the sect¡¯s status within the Thousand Feathers Alliance would undergo a profound transformation. ¡°Little Junior Brother!¡± Guo Linshan looked toward the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s main hall, a warm smile on his face. In his mind, scenes of their first meeting flashed involuntarily. The memories of the past filled his heart, and Guo Linshan¡¯s smile grew even brighter. Time passes so quickly. In the blink of an eye, so many years have gone by, and now, my little junior brother has become a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. Guo Linshan felt his own cultivation level and realized that he was at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm. It¡¯s time to prepare for a breakthrough to the Aperture Tempering realm! As time passed, the residents of Primordial Water Island noticed that the members of the two sects on the island seemed to be in exceptionally good spirits. Since the arrival of these two sects on the island, there had never been such a joyful atmosphere. Gradually, some rumors began to circulate on the island. It was said that someone from the Primordial Sword Sect had broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, becoming a powerful individual who could enter and exit the Qing Ming. This news shook the ordinary people on the island to their core. Although many of the island¡¯s residents had low-level cultivation, they still had some knowledge of martial arts. They had a vague understanding of what a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert meant for a faction. Even among the numerous forces near Primordial Water Island, there had been no Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. This highlighted just how rare Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were. Of course, Primordial Water Island was an extremely remote place within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. There were no significant resources nearby, and naturally, Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts wouldn¡¯t find this place appealing or choose to stay here. Initially, the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion had chosen this location for its seclusion, allowing them to develop in peace. ¡°Does this mean they¡¯re going to leave?¡± a resident suddenly whispered. With a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, Primordial Water Island and its surroundings were no longer suitable for the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s development. The area was too barren, and moving seemed inevitable. ¡°We can follow them and leave this place, go to more prosperous areas within the Thousand Feathers Alliance,¡± someone exclaimed excitedly. In the past, Primordial Water Island was inhabited despite its barrenness not because the residents didn¡¯t want to go elsewhere but because they lacked the means to do so. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, now, if the Primordial Sword Sect were indeed considering relocating, the island¡¯s residents could follow suit as long as the Primordial Sword Sect was willing to take them along. The saying ¡°when one person becomes enlightened, even the chickens and dogs ascend to heaven¡± wasn¡¯t limited to those within the sect; it could apply to the island¡¯s residents as well. Upon hearing the suggestion, the people around began to shine with hope. Going to more prosperous areas might offer better opportunities and a chance to change their own destinies. One day later, the surrounding forces received news that the Primordial Sword Sect had produced a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. Immediately, the neighboring factions were shaken, and they didn¡¯t want to delay any longer. They began sending representatives to Primordial Water Island to offer congratulations and pay their respects.. Chapter 475 - Chapter 475: Explain the Profound in Plain Language Chapter 475: Explain the Profound in Plain Language Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Visitors to the island were all received by Qu Qingsheng, with Chen Fei only appearing once. And this one time was enough to make the people from the surrounding factions certain that there was indeed a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator on Primordial Water Island, and one so young at that. Regarding the appearance of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator on Primordial Water Island, the surrounding factions had no objections whatsoever. Firstly, because objections wouldn¡¯t serve any purpose when the strength of both sides was vastly different; objections would only invite disaster. Secondly, the surrounding factions understood that after a period of time, the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect and the disciples of the Sunken Water Pavilion would leave this place and go to more resource-rich locations. This place was too barren to allow the sects to continue developing, and there were no resources for Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation. Staying on Primordial Water Island would truly have no benefits. Although the two sects hadn¡¯t been here for long, the facilities built with great effort on the island would go to waste. But compared to the abundant resources they would have in the future, these were nothing at all. Primordial Water Island, which had been peaceful in the past, became lively for many days, with people constantly coming to visit and exchange martial arts insights. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t appear again; these matters were entirely handled by other members of the sect. Inside the courtyard, Chi Shuqing lay limp on the bed, looking disoriented. After a moment, she regained some composure and glanced at Chen Fei, who sat beside her. Chi Shuqing was draped in a light veil, snuggling into Chen Fei¡¯s embrace. The veil couldn¡¯t hide her graceful figure; instead, it added a different kind of beauty. ¡°We still have a few junior sisters in the sect who haven¡¯t lost their Yin essence. Should I have them come and serve you together?¡± Chi Shuqing whispered. If Chen Fei were still in the Aperture Tempering realm, Chi Shuqing wouldn¡¯t have said such a thing because others in the Sunken Water Pavilion wouldn¡¯t agree to it either. But now, Chen Fei had become a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse, and at such a young age, his future path was uncertain. At this moment, as long as Chen Fei agreed, there would be no shortage of people from the Sunken Water Pavilion willing to come. After all, following a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse came with many benefits, and everyone had a sense of it. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s appearance was so handsome, and in such circumstances, no one would refuse. Upon hearing Chi Shuqing¡¯s words, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. He reached out and slipped his hand under the light veil, causing Chi Shuqing to quickly plead for mercy. But in no time, the surrounding spiritual energy began to subtly ripple. Every now and then, Chi Shuqing¡¯s pleas for mercy could be heard, but they were soon drowned out by the fluctuations of spiritual energy. As Primordial Water Island gradually returned to calm, Chen Fei took some time to visit the Haiyan City and raise the power level of the Primordial Sword Sect. When Chen Fei had broken through to the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, he had registered in the Haiyan City once before. However, it had only upgraded the sect from a Level Six power to a Level Five power, which didn¡¯t bring significant changes to the Primordial Sword Sect. But now, with a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator in the Primordial Sword Sect, they could elevate their status to a Level Four power, leading to significant shifts in the rights and resources they could enjoy. The most noticeable change was the ability to select a new territory within the Thousand Feathers Alliance to serve as the foundation for their development. The Thousand Feathers Alliance is vast, with many strong individuals and countless factions. However, in the martial world, maintaining a peak level of power for an extended period is exceedingly challenging. Frequently, factions experience interruptions in their strength. During such times, they voluntarily shrink their territories and lower their power levels. Often, factions faced power gaps and voluntarily shrank their territories while lowering their power levels. This freed up space that could be used by others in the future. It had become an unspoken rule within the Thousand Feathers Alliance over the years. When your strength was high, no one would criticize your actions. However, when your strength was lacking, you had to submit and allocate resources that you couldn¡¯t protect to others. This was a prudent way to safeguard oneself while avoiding unnecessary conflicts. Chen Fei didn¡¯t make an immediate decision in Haiyan City but instead brought back the available territory options to Primordial Water Island for Qu Qingsheng and others to evaluate. Apart from this brief departure from Primordial Water Island, Chen Fei spent the remaining time continuing his cultivation within the sect. Entering the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at the initial stage was seen as an unattainable goal by many. For Chen Fei, years ago, it had also seemed that way. However, now that he had broken through to this level, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t simply stop there. Continuing on the path of martial arts and aiming for greater heights was the inevitable choice for him. The piece of Gengjin obtained from the Haiyue Cave had already been integrated into the Qianyuan Sword by Chen Fei. The elemental energy at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm made this kind of refinement remarkably easy. After all, the power within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator¡¯s body could directly nurture spiritual weapons into artifacts. Of course, this method was incredibly slow, and the quickest way was still to refine spiritual weapons with various heavenly materials and treasures. Alternatively, if the quality of the spiritual materials was high enough, they could be directly forged into artifacts. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± The Moonlight Pearl continued to emit a faint cracking sound as its spiritual essence was continuously absorbed by the nearby Qianyuan Sword. This caused the spiritual nature of the Qianyuan Sword to grow with each passing moment. The Moonlight Pearl was actually quite good. Although it was only a prototype spiritual weapon, it already possessed some of the powers of a spiritual weapon. For those who had just entered the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and didn¡¯t have a suitable spiritual weapon, it was a decent choice. However, for Chen Fei, the Moonlight Pearl didn¡¯t serve a significant purpose as it didn¡¯t align well with his personal combat habits. Initially, Chen Fei¡¯s idea was to sell the Moonlight Pearl, exchange it for spirit stones, and purchase other spiritual materials to assist in the growth of the Qianyuan Sword. However, in Haiyan City, he inquired with various shops, and their willingness to purchase the Moonlight Pearl was very low. Even when they provided prices, they didn¡¯t match the true value of the Moonlight Pearl. This was because a semi-finished spiritual weapon like the Moonlight Pearl was quite awkward. Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who could afford to buy it either already had suitable spiritual weapons or preferred to buy finished products to avoid the need for further refinement and nurturing with spiritual materials. As for those Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators with limited resources, they would choose to nurture their existing spiritual weapons to the level of artifacts instead of buying a semi-finished product. After asking around, Chen Fei decided to bring the Moonlight Pearl back and let the Qianyuan Sword directly absorb its spiritual essence. After some time of absorption, Chen Fei discovered that the Moonlight Pearl, as a spiritual weapon prototype, contained remnants of another spiritual weapon. The spiritual essence contained within these remnants was surprisingly remarkable. Originally, directly extracting the spiritual essence from the Moonlight Pearl seemed somewhat of a loss, but now with this discovery, Chen Fei not only broke even but also made some profit. Without the need for anything else, after the Qianyuan Sword absorbed the spiritual essence from a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, a Gengjin piece, and the Moonlight Pearl, and underwent nurturing for some time, it could completely transform into a low-grade spiritual weapon, saving Chen Fei countless hours. In addition to the Moonlight Pearl, Chen Fei also received over twenty pieces of middle-grade elemental stones, some pills, and a martial art jade scroll from Guan Hongxuan. For Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, directly absorbing low-grade elemental stones was not cost-effective because the elemental energy within them was too sparse, requiring considerable effort to refine into inner energy. Only middle-grade elemental stones could provide the corresponding quality of elemental energy, making absorption more efficient. Of course, the best method was to consume pills, but these pills were extremely expensive, and the pills that were beneficial to Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had no effect on Combined Aperture Tempering realm. From Guan Hongxuan, Chen Fei didn¡¯t gain much, and the martial art technique from the jade scroll, known as the Azure Sky Technique, was mediocre and inferior to the Primordial Profound Art obtained from the Haiyue Cave. Within the Azure Sky Technique, the only intriguing part was a move called Backtrack Vision, which finally revealed how Guan Hongxuan had tracked Chen Fei back then. Although the Azure Sky Technique was mediocre, Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind. Once he had perfected the Primordial Profound Art, he could integrate the Azure Sky Technique into his own martial arts. The system had a fusion function, and Chen Fei¡¯s mind had been continuously integrating his martial arts techniques. As for the fact that Chen Fei rarely integrated Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial techniques into his own, it was because the techniques of the Primordial Sword Sect were interconnected. Moreover, he had found several other techniques from the Primordial Sword Scripture over time. As a result, when Chen Fei came across Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial techniques elsewhere, he only selected some of the moves to practice rather than incorporating them all into the Primordial Sword Scripture. Of course, if Chen Fei hadn¡¯t found the Primordial Sword Scripture originally, he would have had to continually practice other techniques and fuse them together. Fortunately, this situation didn¡¯t occur. Now that both the Primordial Profound Art and the Azure Sky Technique were relatively ordinary, Chen Fei naturally needed to merge them to improve his cultivation efficiency and combat power. By integrating the Primordial Profound Art into the Primordial Sword Scripture, after simplification, Chen Fei only needed to cultivate the Primordial Sword Scripture to continuously improve his proficiency in the Primordial Profound Art. Because of the solid foundation provided by the Primordial Sword Scripture, Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency in the Primordial Profound Art was already in the ¡°Mastery¡± stage. If Chen Fei wanted to quickly advance his Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation to the Three Expansions stage, integrating the Primordial Profound Art into the ¡°Mastery¡± stage was essential. While Chen Fei continued his daily practice and occasionally discussed profound questions with Chi Shuqing, thousands of miles away, in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, now unable to enforce their rules as they once did in Immortal Cloud City, where resources were freely taken, found the training environment in the Boundless Sea much more favorable. After some time, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect quickly adapted to their new surroundings, with practitioners frequently breaking through their previous boundaries, and even a few reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The Sect Master of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Gong Guanzhi, stood outside Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s courtyard, wearing a complex expression. ¡°Your mood seems uneasy today!¡± The courtyard gate opened automatically, revealing Tong Zhongqiu bent over a flower bed, diligently trimming the flowers and plants in the courtyard, each cut filled with extreme focus. ¡°Master, one of our disciples reported an incident involving the Primordial Sword Sect today,¡± Gong Guanzhi walked into the courtyard and respectfully informed Tong Zhongqiu. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°The Primordial Sword Sect? What happened?¡± Tong Zhongqiu straightened up, turning to look at Gong Guanzhi. Why did Gong Guanzhi feel the need to report matters concerning the Primordial Sword Sect? They were no longer in Immortal Cloud City, and the relationship between the two sects had dwindled to a mere formality. ¡°The Primordial Sword Sect has produced a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator!¡± Gong Guanzhi looked up at Tong Zhongqiu. Up to this point, Gong Guanzhi himself was still in a state of disbelief and couldn¡¯t quite grasp the significance of this news. Tong Zhongqiu, who had been about to pick up the teapot from the table, involuntarily froze at this moment.. Chapter 476 - Chapter 476: Karma Chapter 476: Karma Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Tong Zhongqiu was in the realm of Immortal Cloud City, he rarely paid attention to the affairs of the surrounding sects because they were usually taken care of by Gong Guanzhi. As a result, his memories of the Primordial Sword Sect remained in the distant past, with the sect¡¯s martial arts being incomplete, and the highest cultivation level reaching only the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. Even when he arrived at the Boundless Sea this time, Tong Zhongqiu only glanced briefly at the Primordial Sword Sect and found that it had not undergone any major changes. But this was a normal phenomenon. After all, when the sect¡¯s martial arts were flawed, it was difficult for the sect to make significant progress. Being able to maintain their current position without declining could be considered as effective leadership. ¡°Who has achieved a breakthrough?¡± Tong Zhongqiu looked at Gong Guanzhi and asked in a deep voice. Reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was extremely difficult, and it had unexpectedly occurred within the Primordial Sword Sect. Based on what Tong Zhongqiu had seen that day, those two individuals who were in the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm were not young anymore. One of them was even approaching the end of their lifespan, suffering from a depletion of vitality, and might not live for more than a few years. Under such circumstances, it shouldn¡¯t have been possible for someone to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even if those two individuals tried desperately and risked their lives to achieve a breakthrough, the only possible outcome would be death, with no other possibilities. Breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm is not something that can be achieved by simply risking one¡¯s life. If risking one¡¯s life could truly alter one¡¯s destiny and make reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm possible, then the status of this realm wouldn¡¯t be as revered. Even within the vast Thousand Feathers Alliance, the status of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm is transcendent, far higher than that of the Aperture Tempering realm. On the path of martial cultivation, risking one¡¯s life may result in the loss of life itself. ¡°His name is Chen Fei, here is his information.¡± Gong Guanzhi took out a jade slip and handed it to Tong Zhongqiu. Before coming, Gong Guanzhi had already prepared information about Chen Fei. After all, he was also curious about Chen Fei. Tong Zhongqiu accepted the jade slip and let his consciousness enter it. After a moment, Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s gaze moved away from the jade slip. ¡°He went from being a Cultivator in the Bone Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in less than ten years since he joined the Primordial Sword Sect?¡± Tong Zhongqiu looked at Gong Guanzhi, his expression unchanged, but Gong Guanzhi immediately felt a sinking feeling in his heart. Gong Guanzhi understood that Tong Zhongqiu was questioning why the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had never noticed such extraordinary talent. If Gong Guanzhi, as the current Sect Leader, had been unaware of such a significant development, then his leadership had certainly been lacking. ¡°He concealed his true cultivation level. What he showed to the outside world was only the initial stage of the Aperture Tempering realm,¡± Gong Guanzhi quickly whispered. To go from the Bone Tempering realm to the initial stage of the Aperture Tempering realm in just a few years was indeed exceptional talent, but it was still within an acceptable range. After all, during the competition among the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s core disciples, Chen Fei had already shown great potential and had fought evenly against Shen Tucang, the second-ranked core disciple of the sect. At that time, everyone could see that Chen Fei had outstanding talent, but it was just that ¨C outstanding. Breaking through from the Visceral Tempering realm to the Aperture Tempering realm was often a stumbling block for many cultivators, which could delay progress for several years or even result in failure. However, Chen Fei successfully broke through just one year later. Due to his previous performance in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, people had already had expectations, so they quickly accepted this development. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had no shortage of Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and although Chen Fei¡¯s talent was exceptional, it was likely that his highest achievement in life, after joining the Primordial Sword Sect, would be reaching the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. With the resources available in the Primordial Sword Sect, it would still take him decades to achieve that level. At that time, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had been preoccupied with the sudden appearance of the Divine Flame Sect, causing them to lose interest in Chen Fei, and after he defeated Shen Tucang in front of many people, his status remained relatively unchanged. In the eyes of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Chen Fei¡¯s exceptional talent was acknowledged once again, but that was the extent of it. ¡°With such talent, if not hidden, I estimate he wouldn¡¯t have had the opportunity to grow,¡± Tong Zhongqiu sighed slightly while caressing the jade slip in his hand. The jade slip also mentioned one thing: when Chen Fei first arrived in Immortal Cloud City, the first sect he had wanted to join was actually the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. As the dominant force that reigned supreme for miles around at the time, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect naturally attracted many people who aspired to join this powerful sect. Unfortunately, due to the recruitment strategy of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect at the time, Chen Fei¡¯s age was clearly on the older side, and his cultivation level was completely inadequate. He was directly blocked from entering the sect¡¯s gates. He didn¡¯t even have the opportunity to undergo the entrance test because the sect would keep records of those who took the test. Without even leaving a record, it was evident that he hadn¡¯t even stepped inside the sect¡¯s gates. Someone who eventually reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a realm that should have originated from within their own Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, had been denied entry at their doorstep. It couldn¡¯t be said that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s method of recruiting disciples was wrong at the time. Due to the chaos of the era, a large number of people had come to Immortal Cloud City, and the sect had to use this method to select high-quality disciples from the pool. However, it just so happened that Chen Fei was overlooked like an unpolished gem. It could only be said that Chen Fei truly had no fate with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. In theory, this was understandable, but when Tong Zhongqiu thought about such a hidden dragon who had missed the opportunity to join the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of discomfort. A Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator in their early thirties¡ª even in the talent-rich Thousand Feathers Alliance, such individuals were few and far between. The only possibility for the emergence of such a young Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was within the few major forces of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Those forces possessed significant strength, with Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak experts among them. Only at such a level would someone as young as Chen Fei appear within the sect. But unfortunately, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had once had the chance to have such a talent, and in the end, they missed out on everything. ¡°I understand this matter now. You may go,¡± Tong Zhongqiu said to Gong Guanzhi, waving his hand slightly. ¡°Guanzhi takes his leave!¡± Gong Guanzhi looked at Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s expression and felt as if Tong Zhongqiu had aged a bit more. He couldn¡¯t help but feel uneasy. But now, no matter what was said, it couldn¡¯t change the fact that a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator emerged in the Primordial Sword Sect. Gong Guanzhi bowed respectfully to Tong Zhongqiu and slowly left the courtyard. Tong Zhongqiu looked at the pine tree in the courtyard and a self-deprecating smile appeared on his face. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had tried everything to produce another Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator from within, but until now, there hadn¡¯t been any results. Although there were cultivators at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm within the sect, it was still unclear whether they could ultimately succeed. After all, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were many martial artists with peak Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, but only a few of them would eventually break through successfully. Tong Zhongqiu himself had no confidence that the luck would fall on the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s side. Thinking of Chen Fei, Tong Zhongqiu couldn¡¯t help but sigh once more. Was it really the case that fate had deserted the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect? ¡°Hu!¡± Suddenly, a sound of breaking through the air came from the distance. Tong Zhongqiu raised his head and immediately saw the newcomer, who turned out to be Yu Shoucheng from the Yu family. Just as the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s protective formation was about to activate, Tong Zhongqiu deactivated it, allowing Yu Shoucheng to land in front of his courtyard. ¡°Apologies for the uninvited visit,¡± Yu Shoucheng said, bowing to Tong Zhongqiu. ¡°No problem, please have a seat.¡± Tong Zhongqiu waved his hand and welcomed Yu Shoucheng into the courtyard. Currently, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had an alliance with the Yu family, and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect owed much of its stability within the Thousand Feathers Alliance to the support of the Yu family. Therefore, the two factions had a very harmonious relationship at present. Yu Shoucheng¡¯s direct arrival, though somewhat unexpected, wasn¡¯t a major issue. ¡°The matter concerning the Primordial Sword Sect, you should have heard about it, right?¡± Yu Shoucheng took a seat in front of Tong Zhongqiu and went straight to the point. Yu Shoucheng had come here today because he had heard this news not long ago. At the time, Yu Shoucheng had been quite surprised as well. After all, having spent several years in the vicinity of Immortal Cloud City, the Yu family was very knowledgeable about the surrounding powers. In Yu Shoucheng¡¯s eyes, the Primordial Sword Sect was like many other Level Six forces in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, without any outstanding features. Of course, hundreds of years ago, the Primordial Sword Sect had its glory days, and it even had a Combined Aperture Tempering realm inheritance. However, over the years, their martial techniques had become incomplete, and the Primordial Sword Sect had long lost its former glory. Such situations were common in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, where once a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was lost, the sect¡¯s strength immediately declined, and sometimes it never recovered. In Yu Shoucheng¡¯s view, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was also trending in this direction. Fortunately, with the arrival of the Boundless Sea, Tong Zhongqiu might have a chance to obtain a life-extending spiritual material. As long as there was a life-extending spiritual material, Tong Zhongqiu could live for several more decades, and by then, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect might have a chance to produce a new Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator and continue the sect¡¯s glory. ¡°Just heard the news, and here you are,¡± Tong Zhongqiu smiled faintly, but there was no humor in his eyes. Seeing Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s expression, and thinking about the information related to Chen Fei, Yu Shoucheng understood. Anyone who missed the opportunity to recruit a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator in their early thirties would likely have a similar mood. If Yu Shoucheng were in Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s position, he might even be furious. ¡°We all witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s potential, and both of us come from the same place. It¡¯s such a waste not to bring someone like him into the alliance,¡± Yu Shoucheng said in a low voice. ¡°He may not agree, after all, both of us have our fair share of troubles,¡± Tong Zhongqiu shook his head. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Even though Jian Jinsheng from the Divine Flame Sect wasn¡¯t in the Boundless Sea right now, there was a high probability he would arrive soon, and everyone knew that Jian Jinsheng had a significant chance of breaking through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the next few years. Forming an alliance with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect would mean bearing the consequences associated with it. Anyone in Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s shoes would need to carefully consider whether it was worth it. Furthermore, the Yu family also had its share of troublesome matters and wasn¡¯t much better off than the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have discovered the passage and come to hide in Immortal Cloud City. ¡°A Third Grade Secret Realm, is this weighty enough?¡± Yu Shoucheng said in a low voice. ¡°Do you want to allocate a portion of the Third Grade Secret Realm to the Primordial Sword Sect?¡± Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s expression subtly changed upon hearing Yu Shoucheng¡¯s words. This offer was indeed tempting.. Chapter 477 - Chapter 477: Equal Position Chapter 477: Equal Position Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°With such potential, it is in itself a profound cultivation. Obtaining a portion of the third-tier secrets is not excessive,¡± Yu Shoucheng said with a smile. ¡°But I¡¯m afraid the other two may not agree. After all, Chen Fei has just broken through, and his realm is probably still in a stabilizing period,¡± Tong Zhongqiu frowned slightly. ¡°We can each allocate some resources from our families to the Primordial Sword Sect. Their interests won¡¯t be harmed, and they¡¯ll likely be happy to befriend such a rising star,¡± Yu Shoucheng suggested. ¡°As for the third-tier secrets, we haven¡¯t truly secured them yet. Is it a bit early to discuss these matters now?¡± Tong Zhongqiu couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu family had chosen this location in the Thousand Feathers Alliance for a significant reason. Aside from the abundant resources in the surrounding area, there was also a crucial factor: a third-tier secret realm that needed to be contested once again. Due to the dense spiritual energy in the Boundless Sea, various levels of secret realms often appeared. First and second-tier secrets were quite common and mostly held by cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Of course, a small number fell into the hands of those practicing in the Aperture Tempering realm. However, third-tier secrets were highly sought after by various factions because they produced high-grade spirit materials, and many of the materials required for cultivation in the Aperture Tempering realm could be found within these third-tier secrets. Hence, they had been a subject of contention among different forces for a long time. In the chaotic era before the establishment of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, every such secret realm would attract endless bloodshed. Even the factions that managed to seize a secret realm would constantly be watched and coveted by the surrounding sects. As soon as you showed even a hint of weakness, various probing attempts might come your way. If the strong cultivators within a sect were truly declining, the secret realm in their possession could directly lead to trouble. However, later, with the appearance of the Mountain Sea realm powerhouse and the birth of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, this situation gradually changed. The competition for secret realms continued, but a time limit of one hundred years was established for ownership after winning the contest. Within those one hundred years, the secret realm belonged to the victor, and other forces were not allowed to interfere. Any violation would result in the suppression by the Mountain Sea realm powerhouse of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. While the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was formidable, it was truly insufficient when facing a Mountain Sea realm powerhouse. No one dared to harbor any illusions about their chances of luck in such matters. Thus, any carelessness could lead to the destruction of a sect¡¯s gate. Of course, if the faction holding the secret realm experienced a severe decline in their own strength, they might voluntarily transfer the right to use the secret realm to avoid any potential mishaps. In this world, the strong held everything, and the weak had to adapt to the strong. If a faction voluntarily transferred the right to use the secret realm, the Thousand Feathers Alliance would not interfere. Now, in this maritime region, the right to use a third-tier secret realm is about to expire. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu family have already contacted the other two Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. With one more person, a group of five can participate in the competition. As there was still a year before the deadline, the four individuals were not in a hurry and continued to wait patiently. In other regions, the territories were already fixed, and the Thousand Feathers Alliance did not allow arbitrary relocations. Unless your sect¡¯s rank was promoted, you wouldn¡¯t have the right to choose a new area. Therefore, there was no need to worry about powerful forces directly intervening in this matter. After all, this third-tier secret realm, no matter how you looked at it, was only in the early stages of the third tier. For those mighty sects, there were better ones available, and not having it wouldn¡¯t be a significant loss. ¡°Now, the only ones willing to move to this area are those who recently broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If it weren¡¯t for bringing you into the Thousand Feathers Alliance back then, the alliance wouldn¡¯t have allowed my Yu family to move either,¡± Yu Shoucheng said with a smile. When forces with strength beyond the Combined Aperture Tempering realm joined the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the alliance would provide such convenience. After all, it helped strengthen the alliance¡¯s power, so offering some preferential treatment was only natural. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s talk to those two. If they agree, we¡¯ll go to the Primordial Sword Sect,¡± Tong Zhongqiu had no objections. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had some previous ties with the Primordial Sword Sect, so forming an alliance with them would naturally result in greater mutual trust compared to other sects. ¡°Good!¡± Yu Shoucheng nodded gently. A day later, Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng ascended into the sky, heading towards the location of the Chen Shui Island. Several thousand miles away, on Chen Shui Island, Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the courtyard, his aura gently fluctuating as he continuously improved his proficiency in the Primordial Profound Art. Due to simplifications he had made, the rate at which he was increasing his proficiency in the Primordial Profound Art was quite fast. Since he was already in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, according to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, it wouldn¡¯t take more than a few months for his proficiency in the Primordial Profound Art to reach the perfection stage. At that point, the power of this martial art would be fully manifested, providing Chen Fei with additional combat strength. For many Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artists, mastering the martial art of this realm was a significant challenge. Although their talents were exceptional, especially when they were in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they were renowned as prodigies. However, when their cultivation realm ascended to a new level, new difficulties arose. Compared to the martial arts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the martial arts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm presented a difficulty level that was significantly higher. The idea of effortlessly comprehending these martial arts was rare. But for Chen Fei, due to the influence of the system interface, whether it was in the Body Tempering realm, Combined Aperture Tempering realm, or his current Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the change in difficulty for martial arts was reflected in the required proficiency values. No matter how challenging the martial arts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were, Chen Fei only needed to invest more time to maximize his proficiency. As long as he practiced, he would inevitably gain insights without any unexpected setbacks. After a moment, Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a deep breath. At this point, Chen Fei had achieved mastery in everything he had learned except for the Primordial Profound Art. Of course, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique still had another part, the Soul Tempering, but its creator had only provided a concept initially. To derive the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering based on a concept, it would likely require a considerable amount of martial arts. After all, the derivation of martial arts was not a solitary endeavor. It certainly required contributions from other martial arts to facilitate the derivation of a new technique. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current understanding of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm of martial arts, it wasn¡¯t yet time to attempt the derivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering. Chen Fei stood up and looked into the distance. With no other martial arts to practice and focusing solely on increasing proficiency in the Primordial Profound Art, his efficiency naturally improved. However, Chen Fei still desired to practice some other martial arts, especially those related to his mental power. Currently, his mental power excelled in defense, far exceeding that of an average early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. However, when it came to offense, it lagged behind his current progress. The Mirror Image Godslayer Sword had been quite useful during Chen Fei¡¯s time in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It didn¡¯t cause backlash and could be used for attacks against others without harming himself. However, in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the power of the Mirror Image Godslayer Sword had diminished somewhat, and its effectiveness against other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators was no longer as instantaneous as it had been in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At most, it could serve as a minor disruption, but not much more. When facing other early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Chen Fei didn¡¯t necessarily need to rely on the Godslayer Sword. With his current physique and cultivation level, most early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were not his match. Chen Fei¡¯s consideration of mental attacks primarily stemmed from the Strange Heart Realm. Recently, Chen Fei had been entering and exiting the Strange Heart Realm. After all, with his cultivation reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the boundaries of his mental power had been broken, and he could attempt to slay third-tier Evils to promote the growth of his own mental power. However, the strength of third-tier Evils quickly dispelled Chen Fei¡¯s intentions. The Godslayer Sword, which could easily slay second-tier Evils, could only inflict ordinary injuries on third-tier Evils. Moreover, these injuries could be easily healed in the environment of the Evil realm. Chen Fei didn¡¯t encounter any danger, though, because the third-tier initial Evil was also powerless against him. Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength was simply too formidable, and the third-tier Evil couldn¡¯t erode it. In the end, it was a stalemate, and no one could overpower the other. Chen Fei decided to leave the Strange Heart Realm. Recently, Chen Fei had been killing second-tier Evils to strengthen his mental power. However, the benefits of the second-tier Evils¡¯ essence for Chen Fei were not significant, and more importantly, this effect was gradually diminishing. Based on the trend, it wouldn¡¯t be long before the essence of second-tier Evils could no longer assist Chen Fei. This was why Chen Fei desired a mental cultivation technique because he couldn¡¯t afford to abandon the resources of the Evil realm. ¡°The original Mirror Image Godslayer Sword is powerful but it exhausts the essence of my mental power too much!¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. The original Mirror Image Godslayer Sword involved severing his own mental power and then refining it into a Mind Sword. While this had great power and would undoubtedly yield excellent results against third-tier Evils or other early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators if Chen Fei were willing to do it, there was a downside. It was a one-time use technique that couldn¡¯t be undone. After using it, he would have to sever his mental power again and start the refining process anew. Chen Fei entered the Strange Heart Realm to nurture and strengthen his mental power, not to self-harm and then return to the realm to slay Evils. That would be entirely counterproductive. Chen Fei pushed aside thoughts of the original Mirror Image Godslayer Sword. Unfortunately, when it came to the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s martial arts, they ended at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and their mental cultivation techniques had always been rather mediocre. Clearly, they couldn¡¯t provide Chen Fei with the assistance he needed. As Chen Fei turned to head back into the house, his eyebrows suddenly furrowed slightly. He turned his gaze towards the distant sky. Activating his Star Gazing Art, a faint light flickered in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes as the distant scene rapidly drew closer, allowing him to finally see the approaching visitors. ¡°Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng from the Primordial Sword Sect. Why have they come?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. Even though they knew he had broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it didn¡¯t seem necessary for them to visit unless there was another reason. Fifteen minutes later, in the main hall of the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°It seems like you two have a high opinion of me if you¡¯ve come to discuss the competition for the third-tier secret realm,¡± Chen Fei said with a light smile when he heard Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng¡¯s purpose. ¡°In cultivating the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, high-quality Elemental Stones and spirit materials are essential,¡± Yu Shoucheng replied, looking at Chen Fei with a smile. On the side, Tong Zhongqiu watched Chen Fei¡¯s youthful face and felt that familiar sense of heartache once again. If only Chen Fei were a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about a lack of successors for hundreds of years. If only it were true, how wonderful that would be! Chen Fei sensed Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s gaze and glanced at him. Tong Zhongqiu responded with a warm smile. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei remained silent, pondering for a moment. One day later, news spread throughout the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion. The two sects were relocating their entire sect to a remote region thousands of miles away, forming a formal alliance with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu family. The members of the Primordial Sword Sect were quite excited upon hearing this news. Once a subordinate of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, they had now risen to an equal footing in the blink of an eye.. Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: Explanation Chapter 478: Explanation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A month later, more than a dozen large ships carried members from two sects and the residents of Primordial Water Island, embarking on their journey to the Sea Peak City. The once bustling Primordial Water Island quickly turned desolate, with only a handful of remaining residents, as the majority had chosen to leave. This might be the only opportunity for Primordial Water Island¡¯s residents to migrate to another maritime region and gain official residency rights. Otherwise, given the strength of Primordial Water Island¡¯s inhabitants, obtaining residency in other coastal cities would be nearly impossible, as most bustling cities within the Thousand Feathers Alliance were already overcrowded. By migrating alongside the Primordial Sword Sect, they essentially marked themselves with the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s imprint. The sect would also allocate housing for them in the new location, ensuring their livelihoods. Compared to the remote Primordial Water Island, the Sea Peak City thousands of miles away undoubtedly offered much more prosperity and abundant resources. In such a place, with a little diligence, one¡¯s destiny might change for the better. This was in stark contrast to Primordial Water Island, which had remained secluded for decades, with no sect or faction choosing to settle here in the past. It¡¯s easy to imagine just how barren this place had been. During the course of the month, apart from everyone continuously preparing their belongings, there was another significant event ¨C the Sunken Water Pavilion decided to merge with the Primordial Sword Sect. After discussions between the two sects, the Primordial Sword Sect agreed to establish a separate lineage within the sect to accommodate the members of the Sunken Water Pavilion. Interestingly, this request was not initiated by the Primordial Sword Sect; instead, it was the Sunken Water Pavilion that proposed it. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu family had chosen to ally with the Primordial Sword Sect due to the presence of Chen Fei, a strong cultivator in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Therefore, the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s decision to migrate to the Sea Peak City posed no problems. However, for the Sunken Water Pavilion, the question remained: What would be their status and identity in the Sea Peak City? As allies of the Primordial Sword Sect? The status of allies is typically suitable when the strengths of both parties are relatively equal, but it was evident that the current strength of the Sunken Water Pavilion couldn¡¯t support such an alliance. If they were to become subordinates of the Primordial Sword Sect, it could be managed, and initially, the Primordial Sword Sect assumed this might be the direction the Sunken Water Pavilion would choose. After all, when both sects arrived in the Boundless Sea and left the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, it was because they didn¡¯t want their respective sects¡¯ legacies to disappear. Thus, they chose to stick together and settle on the remote Primordial Water Island. Almost everyone from both sects believed that this situation would persist for several decades, and even Qiu Qingsheng and others, who had confidence in Chen Fei, believed that several decades wasn¡¯t a long time. After all, breaking through from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, if it could be accomplished in just a few decades, would be a great stroke of luck for them. No one had expected that Chen Fei would become a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse so quickly. For both sects, this was naturally a tremendous surprise, but it also posed a choice for the Sunken Water Pavilion. Should they continue to follow the Primordial Sword Sect, or should they leave and develop independently? Developing independently would preserve their legacy, but everyone in the Sunken Water Pavilion understood that they had almost no chance of producing a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse, and their cultivation techniques themselves were not comprehensive enough. Extraordinary individuals like Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t appear in a sect whenever they wished. Such occurrences could be hoped for but not realistically expected. Therefore, if the Sunken Water Pavilion were to choose independent development, there was a possibility that one day they would truly vanish into the Boundless Sea. Although the Thousand Feathers Alliance nominally provided protection, in reality, dangers lurked everywhere. Having a late-stage Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was simply insufficient to sustain the long-term legacy of the Sunken Water Pavilion. One of the reasons the Sunken Water Pavilion had initially chosen to follow the Primordial Sword Sect was also Chen Fei. Besides the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect being kept in the dark, the Sunken Water Pavilion also knew about Chen Fei¡¯s immense potential. When the Sunken Water Pavilion followed the Primordial Sword Sect, they hadn¡¯t secretly hoped for Chen Fei to one day break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and lead the entire Sunken Water Pavilion on this extraordinary journey. Now that Chen Fei had indeed become a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse, the Sunken Water Pavilion had to make a choice ¨C whether to stay with the Primordial Sword Sect or not. After weighing the pros and cons, the Sunken Water Pavilion chose to join the Primordial Sword Sect as one of its lineages. Compared to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s advantages were immense, or rather, Chen Fei¡¯s advantages were immense. A Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse in their early thirties, with such talent, compared to the declining trend of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the two were incomparable in value. It was clear that in the foreseeable future, the Primordial Sword Sect would thrive for several centuries more. Joining at this moment was undoubtedly the best choice for the Sunken Water Pavilion. Moreover, due to their previous collaboration on Primordial Water Island, when faced with the Sunken Water Pavilion¡¯s decision to join, the Primordial Sword Sect extended the utmost sincerity. Within the Primordial Sword Sect, the Sunken Water Pavilion retained the right to independently recruit female disciples, and the main lineage wouldn¡¯t interfere. Resources gained by the entire Primordial Sword Sect would also be allocated in part to the Sunken Water Pavilion. Of course, now that the Sunken Water Pavilion was part of the Primordial Sword Sect, they would naturally have to shoulder the responsibilities of the entire sect. In summary, this arrangement preserved the Sunken Water Pavilion¡¯s right to maintain its own legacy of cultivation techniques and provided them with a protected harbor, ensuring they didn¡¯t have to worry about being engulfed by the Boundless Sea¡¯s waves. As time passed, the true integration of the Sunken Water Pavilion into the Primordial Sword Sect was only a matter of time. However, this was already the best choice that the former Sunken Water Pavilion could hope for. In the world, there are rarely ways to have it all. If there were such a way, it would involve having complete control over your own life and wielding power entirely on your terms. Only then could one possibly achieve the best of both worlds. The overall strength of the Primordial Sword Sect had slightly expanded due to the Sunken Water Pavilion¡¯s inclusion, and their relationship had become increasingly harmonious as they belonged to the same sect. On the open sea, more than a dozen large ships surged through the waves. At this moment, on the deck of one of the ships, several people were waiting. After a while, the cabin door opened, and an elder from the Primordial Sword Sect walked out with a slightly excited expression, constantly muttering to himself. ¡°Elder Zhao, have you gained some true insights into the Zhongyuan Sword?¡± one of the people on the deck asked as they saw Elder Zhao come out. ¡°If I haven¡¯t gained any insights after Elder Chen¡¯s personal guidance, my head might as well turn into a block of wood,¡± Elder Zhao replied with a hearty laugh upon hearing the question from the others. With that, Elder Zhao pointed forward with his right hand, forming a sword-like gesture. In an instant, a force field spread in all directions, and the people on the deck felt a sudden weight in their bodies. The force field quickly dissipated, but when an expert made a move, much could be deduced from it. Just that simple demonstration earlier had already given the people on the deck a glimpse of Elder Zhao¡¯s proficiency in the Zhongyuan Sword. Compared to before entering the cabin, Elder Zhao had indeed made significant progress in his understanding of the Zhongyuan Sword. And this was in such a short time; as Elder Zhao continued to digest his insights, his proficiency in the Zhongyuan Sword was bound to continue improving. With these thoughts in mind, the gazes of those on the deck turned even more eager as they looked towards the cabin. To receive personal guidance from a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert was something that the members of the Primordial Sword Sect had never had the opportunity to enjoy before. Not to mention guidance, even the chance to meet a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse was a rare occurrence. After all, when they initially visited the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Tong Zhongqiu didn¡¯t even bother to meet with them, and the appearances of Gong Guanzhi were few and far between. ¡°It¡¯s my turn,¡± Wu Guangyin called out and walked straight into the cabin. The attendants on the deck promptly deducted ten thousand contribution points from Wu Guangyin. Ten thousand contribution points might not be much, as most of the elders within the Primordial Sword Sect possessed tens of thousands or more contribution points. However, with the sect¡¯s resources available, many Aperture Tempering realm elders couldn¡¯t exchange these points for anything valuable. But now, being able to receive guidance from a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert for just ten thousand contribution points was a deal they couldn¡¯t pass up. Wu Guangyin approached the cabin and respectfully opened the door. Inside, he saw a figure, which was none other than Chen Fei. However, upon closer inspection, one would notice that Chen Fei¡¯s gaze at this moment seemed somewhat vacant, displaying a noticeable difference from an ordinary person. That was because it wasn¡¯t Chen Fei himself but rather a shadow clone of Chen Fei. It was unclear whether it was due to the Thousand Threads Technique, the Great Completion of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering, or Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm that had brought about this change. Chen Fei¡¯s shadow clone could now exist for extended periods and automatically absorb the spiritual energy of the surroundings to replenish itself. It didn¡¯t require Chen Fei¡¯s direct control and could handle some simple tasks independently, such as imparting cultivation techniques. Following Chen Fei¡¯s instructions, the shadow clone was to automatically demonstrate the intricacies of the seven inheritances from the Primordial Sword Scripture when asked. Chen Fei had sensed that the Primordial Sword Sect was relatively weak in terms of strength and had devised this method to slightly boost the sect¡¯s capabilities without having to personally manage it. ¡°Elder Chen, please guide me on the Water-Jade Sword,¡± Wu Guangyin said respectfully to Chen Fei¡¯s shadow clone, showing no signs of disrespect. Since Chen Fei had broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he held a position similar to a Supreme Elder, though he himself preferred not to be addressed by such titles. So, as of now, people within the sect continued to address Chen Fei in accordance with the established tradition, and there had been no change in this regard. However, given Chen Fei¡¯s current age, it was almost inevitable that he would become the Supreme Elder of the Primordial Sword Sect in the future, following the natural progression. ¡°Excellent!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s shadow clone glanced at Wu Guangyin and didn¡¯t utter any unnecessary words. It directly began practicing the Water-Jade Sword, moving slowly since it was for instructional purposes. It even paused at times to explain the key points of the techniques and the flow of elemental energy. Except for the absence of the fusion of Combined Aperture Tempering realm and physical body, the comprehension of all other techniques was identical to Chen Fei himself. Therefore, this demonstration fully showcased the essence of the Water-Jade Sword. Wu Guangyin stood by, his eyes wide open, unwilling to miss any details. If there was anything he didn¡¯t understand, he would immediately ask, and the shadow clone would provide explanations. In the midst of questions and answers, an hour passed by in the blink of an eye.. Chapter 479 - Chapter 479: Regret Chapter 479: Regret Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wu Guangyin reluctantly exited the cabin, but with each consultation, the time allowed was limited to just one hour. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei intentionally inflated the value of those ten thousand contribution points; it was purely the one-on-one guidance that made one hour sufficient for these elders to learn. If the time were extended, it would instead miss out on many insights. It was better to control the time, allowing these elders to take their insights back, digest them slowly, and fully integrate them into their own strength. Wu Guangyin walked onto the deck, exchanged pleasantries with other elders, and quickly returned to his own cabin to digest the insights from this session. Meanwhile, the other elders had already entered the cabins in order and eagerly sought guidance from Chen Fei on the mysteries of martial arts. Chen Fei¡¯s clone was constantly busy, while his true self sat in the lead ship, silently cultivating. The journey to the Sea Peak City was thousands of miles away. If it were just Chen Fei alone, he could easily cross it. However, now he was accompanied by so many people, and naturally, they had to cross it slowly. Considering the current speed of the ships and the time spent stopping at other islands along the way, it would take at least a month to truly reach the Sea Peak City. To invite the Primordial Sword Sect to join the alliance, whether it was the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect or the Yu Family, they were putting in a lot of effort. As for the allocation of the Third Grade Secret Realm to the Primordial Sword Sect, that matter had not been finalized yet, as the Third Grade Secret Realm had not been truly acquired. Here, there were five Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, and on the other side, there were also five Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. The final outcome would only be known after a battle. Skipping the discussion about the Third Grade Secret Realm, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu Family have directly taken charge of building for the Primordial Sword Sect in the Sea Peak City. In other words, when the Primordial Sword Sect arrives in the Sea Peak City, they will have an exclusive mountain gate established. Not only the mountain gate, but the Primordial City below the mountain gate will also be mostly completed. Indeed, the Primordial Sword Sect is about to have its own city, a city named after their own sect, just like the Immortal Cloud City in the past. This can be considered a gesture of goodwill from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu Family, allowing the Primordial Sword Sect to directly move in without having to spend any of their own time. In terms of sincerity, both the Yu Family and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect have been quite generous. In this world, as long as there aren¡¯t major conflicts of interest or unending hatred, Chen Fei rarely holds grudges against others. Chen Fei has a system panel, which provides him with an innate advantage over others, but that doesn¡¯t mean he¡¯ll become arrogant. Sometimes, having one more friend is always better than having one more enemy. Moreover, fundamentally, there is no conflict between the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the Yu Family, and the Primordial Sword Sect. In the eyes of the two sects in the past, the Primordial Sword Sect was too weak. As for the past dominance of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, it was at least just dominance and hadn¡¯t reached the level of tyranny. Those who had been truly tyrannical towards Chen Fei in the past were directly killed by him back in Qinhai City. As for the other members of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Chen Fei had barely met them a few times, so there were no conflicts to speak of. In fact, even the Peak Master of the Alchemist Peak, Wei Xingshan, had some past camaraderie with Chen Fei. Therefore, considering the Third Grade Secret Realm and other factors, Chen Fei decided to accept the alliance¡¯s request after consulting with Qu Qingsheng. The most crucial aspect of this decision was the Third Grade Secret Realm. Before the Primordial Sword Sect, they had only encountered Second Rank Secret Realms at most, and those were places they had upgraded from First Rank Secret Realms. They had never seen what a Third Grade Secret Realm looked like. Of course, even the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had not possessed a Third Grade Secret Realm in the past. The spiritual tree of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was planted in a late-stage Second Grade Secret Realm, which was the source of their abundant resources. If the Primordial Sword Sect obtained a part of a Third Grade Secret Realm, their strength would soar, and Chen Fei himself would benefit greatly as well. Faced with such an opportunity, neither the Primordial Sword Sect nor Chen Fei had any reason to refuse. Tong Zhongqiu also promised Chen Fei that regardless of whether they managed to claim the Third Grade Secret Realm in the end, he would obtain a branch from the spiritual tree of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and plant it for the Primordial Sword Sect. With such a humble gesture and generous offer, there was no reason for Chen Fei to decline. As the days passed, the journey of thousands of miles proved to be much more challenging than imagined. Fortunately, everyone on the ship had their cultivation levels, and there were dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts among them. Even if they encountered storms, they could protect the ship from destruction. In the blink of an eye, over half of the journey had been completed, and more than twenty days had passed. Chen Fei secluded himself most of the time, spending the majority of it in cultivation. Chen Fei had become entirely accustomed to this monotonous method of cultivation since his days in Pingyin County, and he embraced it willingly. After all, it was only through cultivation that he could gain the necessary strength. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s efforts in cultivation always yielded results. In this situation, he had no reason to slack off. The insights of the Primordial Profound Art circulated in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and he absorbed them continuously. As his proficiency with the Primordial Profound Art approached perfection, this Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique gradually revealed some of its mysteries. In the early stages of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, one needed to expand the three ¡°Combined Aperture¡± in their body, which were the three transformations, in order to reach the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The first transformation of the Combined Aperture was not particularly difficult for most Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. With a suitable cultivation method and sufficient resources, even if it required a prolonged period, one could enlarge the Combined Aperture once. According to the records in the Primordial Profound Art, there was a secret technique within it that could accelerate the first transformation of the Combined Aperture. However, everything has its pros and cons, and the secret technique recorded in the Primordial Profound Art was extremely delicate to manipulate. If handled improperly, it could actually cause damage to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm instead. Therefore, if one had not cultivated the Primordial Profound Art to an advanced level, it was best not to attempt it lightly to avoid the risk of harming one¡¯s foundation while trying to advance in cultivation. If the foundation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was damaged, it would take a considerable amount of time to rectify. In that case, it would be better to initially choose the safer path of steadily pushing for the first transformation of the Combined Aperture, at least without any risk. Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts turned, and he continued to silently cultivate the technique. However delicate the secret technique might be, once he perfected the Primordial Profound Art to the highest level, it would naturally become extremely subtle, and there would be no concern about harming the foundation. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Fei, who had his eyes tightly closed, suddenly opened them and in an instant, his figure moved, hovering in mid-air. It was now nighttime, and under the moonlight, the surrounding sea was quite calm. Chen Fei glanced around but found nothing unusual. It seemed as if the movement he had sensed earlier was just his imagination. However, the perception of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was incredibly powerful. If it sensed something, there must be something out of the ordinary; there was no room for misjudgment. Chen Fei extended his right hand, forming a sword gesture, and traced it over his own forehead, creating a crack with a faint light shining through it. Star Gazing Art, Sword Return Eye, Backtrack Vision! The three techniques activated, and the world around him seemed to suddenly become quiet. The splashes of water, the distribution of water droplets within the splashes, and every little detail fell into Chen Fei¡¯s field of vision. In the next moment, Chen Fei appeared behind the last ship, fully releasing the aura of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°Hehehe!¡± Laughter resembling that of a child rang in Chen Fei¡¯s ears, but immediately, the laughter transformed into that of a middle-aged woman, and in the next moment, it changed into a hoarse voice of a robust middle-aged man. Various voices mixed together, as if they were cursing, continuously drilling into his mind and disturbing his consciousness. ¡°I only need one ship¡­¡± Low chanting followed, and compared to the previous laughter, the chaos contained in this voice increased by dozens of times, as if it was dragging one¡¯s consciousness into the abyss. However, Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged in response to this voice. In his sea of consciousness, the Godslayer Sword flickered, turning into countless sword shadows and striking in all directions. Although the Godslayer Sword was not as effective against Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponents now, it could easily dispel certain illusions. As Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness grew stronger, the Godslayer Sword could now produce over a hundred swords with a single strike. ¡°Chi!¡± As if a bubble had burst, the eerie laughter from earlier vanished in an instant. Chen Fei glanced into the distance and then disappeared from his current location. When he reappeared, he was already ten miles away, but at this point, the strange aura that had been present earlier had completely vanished. The faint light in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes grew stronger, and the Sword Return Eye scanned the past, detecting the unusual aura. The Star Gazing Art locked onto the position of the anomaly. However, the anomaly was now nearly dozens of miles away from Chen Fei. In the short span of time, it had moved dozens of miles horizontally, surpassing Chen Fei in terms of speed. ¡°So fast!¡± Chen Fei watched the anomaly as it continued to retreat and abandoned the idea of chasing it. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current speed, he might not be able to catch up. While Chen Fei¡¯s footwork was not bad for someone who had just entered the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was still a noticeable gap when compared to those who excelled in it. ¡°I wonder if those four have any techniques to sell!¡± Chen Fei gave one last glance at the retreating anomaly before turning and returning to his cabin. The fact that the Third tier Evil had been frightened away by the Godslayer Sword was a testament to its timidity. The night passed without any incident, and during the following days of the journey, there were no further unexpected occurrences. It took nearly another month for the group to finally reach the Sea Peak City. Once they arrived here, it seemed that the sailing speed had increased significantly. Another day passed, and the group saw the ships from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu Family coming to greet them. Both the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu Family had sent the majority of their Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, except for those who needed to remain at their mountain gates. They took this alliance seriously. After all, the addition of one more Combined Aperture Tempering realm force to the alliance of five Combined Aperture Tempering realms made the alliance formidable within the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, the people from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu Family couldn¡¯t help but have complex feelings when they looked at the members of the Primordial Sword Sect. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, in particular, had initially been a subsidiary sect, but now it had caught up and even surpassed them. This feeling was quite complicated. Wei Xingshan, the Peak Master of the Alchemist Peak, looked at Chen Fei in the sky with regret in his eyes. Back in Immortal Cloud City, even when Chen Fei was already in the Primordial Sword Sect and had just entered the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Wei Xingshan should have decisively brought Chen Fei into the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Regret over missed opportunities, it was indeed regret over missed opportunities! Chapter 480 - Chapter 480: Profound Slaying Sword Chapter 480: Profound Slaying Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The members of the Primordial Sword Sect entered their new mountain gate in a grand procession. Along the way, it must be said that the members of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu family put a lot of effort into it. In terms of the scale of the mountain gate, it was completely up to the standards of a fourth-tier power, and even better in some aspects. Countless cliffs and mountains piled upon each other! Qu Qingsheng had a smile on his face as he looked at the new mountain gate. In a daze, it seemed as if he had seen the most glorious period of the Primordial Sword Sect in the past. And considering Chen Fei¡¯s current age, this was definitely not the end. The Primordial Sword Sect would become stronger and more prosperous. Not only Qu Qingsheng, but every member of the Primordial Sword Sect was extremely excited at this moment, even the newly added Primordial Water Lineage. Compared to the simplicity of Primordial Water Island, the new mountain gate was undoubtedly much better. Let¡¯s not even talk about the surrounding cultivation resources, just the natural aura here was much denser than on Primordial Water Island. The overall natural aura in the Boundless Sea was very rich, but this was just the general trend. When it came down to specific locations, there were still subtle differences. Otherwise, some places wouldn¡¯t have more resources while others had fewer, and the reason behind it was still the uneven distribution of natural aura. As the members of the Primordial Sword Sect received their new mountain gate, Chen Fei was already following Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng¡¯s introduction and saw the other two allies. Qin Haishan from the Break Soul Sect had a somewhat gloomy aura about him, whether it was his personality or the result of his cultivation techniques remained unknown. When he saw Chen Fei, there was a faint smirk at the corner of Qin Haishan¡¯s mouth, a form of greeting. On the other hand, Zhao Tianxuan from the Xuan Fire Sect, upon seeing Chen Fei, broke into a hearty laugh. Judging from his aura, he was of a similar age to Tong Zhongqiu, but his vitality and spirit exceeded Tong Zhongqiu by a considerable margin. Evidently, Zhao Tianxuan had already consumed longevity elixirs or rare spiritual materials, and unless something unexpected happened, he could live for several more decades. ¡°Now that everyone is here, let me briefly explain the situation,¡± Qin Haishan¡¯s voice was deep and low. ¡°Break Soul Sect has stood in this sea region for hundreds of years, so they have a better understanding of the situation here,¡± Tong Zhongqiu stood beside Chen Fei and explained in a hushed tone. Chen Fei nodded slightly. Tong Zhongqiu tried to express his goodwill towards Chen Fei as much as possible. Although every time he saw Chen Fei, he couldn¡¯t help but think that Chen Fei could have been a member of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and he regretted that. But this was an established fact that couldn¡¯t be changed, so he could only try to befriend Chen Fei as much as possible. If in the future, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect were truly without successors, there might be a chance that Chen Fei could lend a hand to prevent the complete disappearance of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s legacy. ¡°This third-grade secret realm was born approximately two hundred years ago and has undergone two disputes already. On paper, our opponents aren¡¯t as strong as us, so our chances of winning are greater,¡± Qin Haishan explained as four jade slips floated towards them. In truth, Tong Zhongqiu and the others were already well aware of most of the circumstances. However, as a member of the alliance, it was both courteous and necessary to formally present the situation to Chen Fei as a sign of respect. A practitioner in their early thirties in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was exceptionally young and could typically only be found in major powers. Of course, in the eyes of Qin Haishan and the others, Chen Fei¡¯s future development might not compare to the prodigies in those major powers. Perhaps Chen Fei was no less talented than those individuals, but the resources at their disposal were vastly different. The prodigies of those major powers could receive the necessary resources directly from their sects or families as long as they showcased their talents and worked hard in their cultivation. This indirectly saved them countless effort and time. Meanwhile, Chen Fei had to strive for whatever cultivation resources he needed on his own. The practitioners in his sect who were in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t provide substantial assistance. For example, this third-grade early-stage secret realm that they were discussing, the major powers already had access to it long ago. They even had some secret realms at the late-stage of the third-grade. There was no need for those prodigies to personally participate. However, regardless of how Chen Fei¡¯s future trajectory might compare to those prodigies, he still had remarkable potential compared to other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. As allies, it was only natural to extend the appropriate courtesy. Chen Fei received the jade slip and let his consciousness enter it, absorbing the information about the five Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners on the other side. After a moment, Chen Fei withdrew his gaze from the jade slip. The information about the five Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators on the other side was now firmly in his mind. All of them were in the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with two of them having just recently broken through, similar to Chen Fei¡¯s own situation. On paper, the strength on this side did indeed seem somewhat superior. ¡°The specific method of the competition hasn¡¯t been finalized yet, and it¡¯s likely to be determined in the last month,¡± Qin Haishan continued when he saw Chen Fei looking up. ¡°In my opinion, the simplest way is a martial competition on a stage. The winner stays on top, and the loser steps down, straightforward!¡± Zhao Tianxuan exclaimed. ¡°Our strength has a slight advantage, but a simple martial competition might not be acceptable to the other side,¡± Yu Shoucheng shook his head. Although they were all in the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was still a considerable difference in strength between those who had recently broken through and those who had advanced to the second or third stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. While it wasn¡¯t as significant as crossing realms, there was indeed a noticeable gap in power. On the other side, there were two who had just broken through a few years ago, and it was clear that their Combined Aperture Tempering realm hadn¡¯t fully expanded. Under normal circumstances, they wouldn¡¯t be able to defeat Yu Shoucheng and the others. ¡°On paper, we have the advantage in terms of strength. Regardless of the final format of the competition, as long as we play steadily, we will undoubtedly emerge victorious in the end,¡± Qin Haishan stated firmly. Although Chen Fei on their side had also recently broken through, the other side had two such individuals. According to the strategy discussed by Qin Haishan and the others, Chen Fei only needed to be able to deal with one of them. Bringing Chen Fei into the alliance was primarily about their expectations for his future. Their requirements for him at the moment weren¡¯t particularly high. Therefore, in this competition for the third-grade secret realm, it could have been any Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who had recently broken through. In Chen Fei¡¯s case, it was, to some extent, a gesture of goodwill from Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng. For this upcoming competition, their expectations for Chen Fei were to perform the basic tasks and not be a hindrance. Of course, such words would never be spoken openly, but once they had reviewed the information about the opponents, it was clear in their hearts what the situation was. ¡°We still have a few months before the competition. If anything comes up, we can meet again,¡± Qin Haishan summarized. ¡°Agreed!¡± Tong Zhongqiu and the others nodded. Throughout the meeting, Chen Fei had not expressed any opinions, nor did he need to. This meeting was primarily for Chen Fei to get to know the other two individuals and to understand the current situation. In terms of the main direction, Qin Haishan and the others had already established control, and they could continue following the established plan. The five of them exchanged a few more pleasantries before Chen Fei respectfully took his leave. Not long after he had taken to the sky, he felt someone approaching from behind. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but stop in mid-air. Turning around, he saw Zhao Tianxuan from the Xuan Fire Sect. ¡°Brother Chen, my apologies for the interruption,¡± Zhao Tianxuan came up to Chen Fei, cupping his hands and smiling. ¡°No need to be so polite, Senior Zhao,¡± Chen Fei replied, somewhat puzzled, not knowing why Zhao Tianxuan had specifically caught up with him. ¡°Let¡¯s not beat around the bush. I know that your sect¡¯s background is relatively ordinary, and coincidentally, I have a secret technique in my possession. I wonder if Brother Chen would be interested in taking a look?¡± Zhao Tianxuan smiled slyly. Both Zhao Tianxuan and Qin Haishan had naturally already learned about Chen Fei¡¯s background. The Primordial Sword Sect had been around for several centuries, and while it might have been well-established in the past, there hadn¡¯t been a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator for quite some time. Even if they had a legacy of Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques, it was likely incomplete and fragmented by now. Therefore, Chen Fei¡¯s choices were limited to the cultivation legacies of historical sects that had existed or techniques created by wandering cultivators, or even incomplete and fragmented manuals. In terms of available options, compared to those major powers, he indeed had far fewer choices. But there was no way around it. Coming from such a small sect, this was the inevitable outcome. This was also why so many geniuses desperately tried to join those larger sects. The goal was to access better cultivation techniques and resources, without the need for so much effort and struggle. ¡°Cultivation technique?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression showed a hint of interest. Regarding cultivation techniques for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei was indeed interested. Currently, whether it was the Primordial Profound Art he was practicing or the Azure Sky Technique he had obtained later on, they both seemed quite ordinary. If it were for another Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, they would naturally have to practice whatever technique they had available, as there weren¡¯t many options. After all, good cultivation techniques were hard to come by. And for each Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique, the effort required to reach its pinnacle was immense. Even if they encountered better techniques in the future, they would have to consider whether to switch. After all, better techniques meant increased difficulty in cultivation, and the challenge of comprehension was always there. Additionally, the time invested in their previous technique was also a factor to consider. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As for the fusion of different cultivation techniques, taking the strengths of one and compensating for the weaknesses of another, that was something that could only be done after comprehending one¡¯s original technique to its pinnacle. Not every Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner had this talent. Although every person who broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was a genius during their time in the Aperture Tempering realm, it wasn¡¯t something that everyone could maintain after reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It wasn¡¯t because their innate talent suddenly disappeared; it was merely that the difficulty of the new martial realm exceeded their aptitude. However, Chen Fei had no concerns in this regard. With the System Panel, hard work would yield results. All he needed to do was invest time and effort to achieve mastery in his chosen techniques. ¡°The cultivation technique I have is called the ¡®Profound Slaying Sword,¡¯ and it¡¯s a mind-focused technique,¡± Zhao Tianxuan said with an even brighter smile upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression. ¡°Zhao, are you trying to sell that Profound Slaying Sword again?¡± Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s voice suddenly came from a distance.. Chapter 481 - Chapter 481: Making Up the Price Gap Chapter 481: Making Up the Price Gap Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s originally smiling face froze for a moment. He turned to look behind, where Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s figure was already not far away. Isn¡¯t it only natural to recommend good martial arts manuals to members of the alliance!¡± Zhao Tianxuan looked at Tong Zhongqiu as he approached and exclaimed loudly. ¡°Yes, good martial arts are indeed valuable.¡± Tong Zhongqiu had a faint smile on his face as he looked at Zhao Tianxuan and asked, ¡°But didn¡¯t you just say that this Profound Slaying Sword manual is difficult to cultivate?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t even had a chance to say it, and you¡¯ve already arrived.¡± Zhao Tianxuan glanced at Tong Zhongqiu somewhat discontentedly and continued, ¡°Moreover, good martial arts being difficult to cultivate is normal, isn t it? Those common martial arts that are easy to cultivate, what value do they have? Brother Chen, am I right?¡± Tong Zhongqiu smiled slightly but didn¡¯t respond, just standing by the side. Chen Fei nodded at Tong Zhongqiu and then turned to Zhao Tianxuan, asking, ¡°May I take a look at the martial art manual?¡± Of course, it¡¯s natural to judge the quality of a martial art by looking at it.¡± Zhao Tianxuan laughed heartily and, prepared in advance, took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Fei. Chen Fei took the jade slip and focused his attention on it. After a moment, his expression couldn¡¯t help but change. Within this jade slip, there was only a simple outline of the Profound Slaying Sword technique, along with a small portion of its cultivation methods. Although it didn¡¯t reveal the complete picture, judging from the information recorded in this jade slip, the Profound Slaying Sword was indeed extraordinary. Compared to the Godslayer Sword that Chen Fei had previously learned, which differed by just a single character in its name, the Profound Slaying Sword displayed a much higher level of insight. The name Godslayer Sword sounded domineering, but in reality, it was a technique that hurt oneself before hurting others, and it could only be used in critical moments, making it impossible to become a regular skill. ¡°Excellent martial art!¡± Chen Fei looked up at Zhao Tianxuan and said. Indeed, I¡¯ve said before that this martial art is excellent.¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Zhao Tianxuan burst into laughter. ¡°How much for this martial art?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. Since we are all members of the same alliance now, I¡¯ll give Brother Chen an honest price, one high-grade elemental stone, how does that sound?¡± Zhao Tianxuan glanced at Tong Zhongqiu beside him, his eyes showing a hint of satisfaction. Tong Zhongqiu smiled slightly and remained silent. He had already reminded Chen Fei earlier. If they continued discussing the price further, it wouldn¡¯t look good on either Tong Zhongqiu or Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s part. After all, blocking someone¡¯s path to wealth was considered taboo. Tong Zhongqiu had already shown a great deal of goodwill by offering the previous advice to Chen Fei. ¡°The price is indeed reasonable.¡± Chen Fei nodded slightly, and he didn¡¯t find Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s offer insincere. Given the power demonstrated by the Profound Slaying Sword, it was indeed worth a high-grade elemental stone. ¡°I¡¯m offering such a favorable price because of our alliance relationship,¡± Zhao Tianxuan said with a more radiant smile upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s response. But unfortunately, I don¡¯t have that many elemental stones on me right now,¡± Chen Fei lamented. A high-grade elemental stone was equivalent to a hundred middle-grade elemental stones. If Chen Fei had sold the Moonlight Pearl, a treasure embryo, he wouldn¡¯t have worried about the price. However, selling the Moonlight Pearl like that would have been a loss for Chen Fei. Currently, it was being nourished by the Qianyuan Sword, and with some more time, it could be upgraded to the level of a middle-grade magic treasure. Not selling it was the right choice for Chen Fei. The only problem was that he didn¡¯t have many elemental stones in his pocket. Zhao Tianxuan was momentarily taken aback but quickly realized that Chen Fei came from a small sect, and it hadn¡¯t been long since he broke through. Accumulating a substantial amount of elemental stones under such circumstances was indeed not easy. He had unintentionally overlooked this while focusing solely on promoting the Profound Slaying Sword before coming here. How many do you have then?¡± Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s smile slightly faded as he asked. ¡°Twenty middle-grade elemental stones,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. From one high-grade elemental stone to twenty middle-grade elemental stones, this was quite a substantial drop in price. ¡°No, that¡¯s too little. Do you have anything valuable that you can use to offset the price?¡± Zhao Tianxuan shook his head, not agreeing to Chen Fei¡¯s offer. It deviated significantly from his initial expectations. ¡°I have a martial art technique, the ¡®Primordial Profound Art.¡¯ Are you interested?¡± Chen Fei took out a jade slip, condensed the essence of the Primordial Profound Art into it, and after a moment, handed it to Zhao Tianxuan. Zhao Tianxuan gave the jade slip a skeptical look. He had serious doubts about what kind of valuable martial art technique someone from a small sect like Chen Fei could possess. However, Zhao Tianxuan still allocated a portion of his attention and delved into the jade slip. After a while, his gaze showed slight fluctuations. Surprisingly, this Primordial Profound Art was quite impressive. Although it didn¡¯t reach the level of amazement and couldn¡¯t be compared to the legacies of major sects and powers, it was already quite good for the average Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. At least, it provided a comprehensive cultivation method from the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the later stages, even mentioning how to reach the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It was considered a relatively complete martial art technique. Compared to the martial art technique from Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s own sect, the Primordial Profound Art seemed to be slightly superior. This was because Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s sect¡¯s technique didn¡¯t include information on how to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In the past, Zhao Tianxuan had never paid much attention to this aspect as the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had always seemed too distant for him. It was too far away from the entire Xuan Fire Sect! Whether there was a cultivation method to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm or not didn¡¯t affect the overall inheritance of the Xuan Fire Sect. It was somewhat frustrating but also very realistic. If you couldn¡¯t reach that level, what was the use of having a technique for it? However, if there was an opportunity to improve his sect¡¯s martial art technique, Zhao Tianxuan had no reason to decline it. While it might not replace the entire inheritance of his sect, at the very least, he would learn how to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This would benefit the Xuan Fire Sect without any drawbacks. This technique is not bad,¡± Zhao Tianxuan pondered for a moment. He couldn¡¯t directly reject it, especially since they were both at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm level. It would be somewhat unreasonable to blatantly lie. Tong Zhongqiu, who was on the side, looked at Zhao Tianxuan with surprise, then glanced at Chen Fei. Tong Zhongqiu hadn¡¯t expected Zhao Tianxuan to approve of the technique Chen Fei presented. Tong Zhongqiu knew that the Primordial Sword Sect couldn¡¯t possibly have such an inheritance, considering it had declined for hundreds of years. Therefore, this martial art technique must have been obtained by Chen Fei elsewhere. Perhaps Chen Fei obtained this martial art technique during his cultivation in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei¡¯s luck and methods were truly remarkable. ¡°Do you want to buy it?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll take a bit of a loss. Let¡¯s just trade directly,¡± Zhao Tianxuan suggested after some thought. Exchanging the challenging-to-cultivate Profound Slaying Sword for the complete Primordial Profound Art was not a loss; in fact, it was a significant gain. Direct exchange won¡¯t work; you¡¯ll need to make up the price difference. The Profound Slaying Sword is just a mental technique, whereas this is a complete cultivation technique for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. They¡¯re not the same,¡± Chen Fei shook his head and said with a soft chuckle. As Chen Fei¡¯s current primary cultivation technique, he had no reservations about trading away the Primordial Profound Art. Other cultivators, except those from the same sect, were extremely wary of sharing their cultivation techniques. Apart from the reasons related to lineage, they were also concerned that others might discover flaws in their techniques. However, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation of the Primordial Profound Art had long been fused with the Primordial Sword Scripture, benefiting each other. Fundamentally, it was no longer just one technique. As time passed, Chen Fei would continue to integrate other techniques, and the proportion of the Primordial Profound Art in his system would decrease. In this situation, there was no need for Chen Fei to conceal the fact that he had obtained this technique from the Haiyue Cave. ¡°Make up the price difference?¡± Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s eyes widened once again. ¡°I think what Chen Fei said makes sense. The Profound Slaying Sword is just a mental technique, and you want to exchange it for a complete Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique? That¡¯s not such an easy deal,¡± Tong Zhongqiu chimed in from the side. Zhao Tianxuan glanced at Tong Zhongqiu but remained silent, thoughts racing through his mind. Obtaining a Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique was something the Xuan Fire Sect could have done in recent years. However, the reality was that Zhao Tianxuan had rarely come across an externally available technique that satisfied him. Either they were very ordinary, not even comparable to the Xuan Fire Sect¡¯s own legacy, or they were exceptional but had exorbitant prices that he couldn¡¯t justify. After all, for Zhao Tianxuan and the Xuan Fire Sect at this point, martial techniques were not a pressing matter. Investing such a large sum of money in this area might not be the wisest decision. The Primordial Profound Art seemed to be just right. Judging from the outline in the jade slip, the difficulty of cultivation was acceptable. More importantly, the Profound Slaying Sword in his possession could serve as bargaining chips. However, today, he had come to promote his technique to earn some elemental stones. Now, it felt like he was being asked to pay extra. The situation was somewhat unexpected for him. ¡°How much to make up?¡± Zhao Tianxuan pondered for a moment, then looked at Chen Fei and asked. ¡°Let¡¯s make it one high-grade elemental stone,¡± Chen Fei suggested after a brief consideration. ¡°No, that¡¯s too expensive!¡± Zhao Tianxuan promptly refused, unwilling to part with a high-grade elemental stone when he hadn¡¯t earned one through the Profound Slaying Sword. ¡°What do you think is a fair amount then?¡± Chen Fei threw the question back to Zhao Tianxuan. ¡°At most fifty middle-grade elemental stones,¡± Zhao Tianxuan proposed after thinking about the current market prices for various techniques. ¡°Alright, deal!¡± Chen Fei agreed straightforwardly. Zhao Tianxuan was taken aback. He had expected a bit more negotiation, but Chen Fei¡¯s immediate acceptance made him feel like he might have offered too much. Zhao Tianxuan glanced at Tong Zhongqiu beside him, feeling a sourness in his teeth. With everyone watching, he couldn¡¯t easily back out now. It¡¯s mainly because I believe in the relationship between allies, we shouldn¡¯t be too petty,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s teeth grew even more sour, and he chose not to respond to Chen Fei¡¯s words. Instead, he quickly exchanged the jade slip, handed over fifty middle-grade elemental stones, and hurriedly left the scene. Today seemed like a mixed bag for Zhao Tianxuan. He wasn¡¯t sure whether he had gained or lost, leaving him with a somewhat uncertain mood. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Profound Slaying Sword is indeed difficult to cultivate. Even after all these years, Zhao Tianxuan hasn¡¯t made much progress,¡± Tong Zhongqiu whispered to Chen Fei as he watched Zhao Tianxuan leave. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s quite challenging. My main goal was to sell the Primordial Profound Art I had,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. Tong Zhongqiu was taken aback for a moment and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. He had been unnecessarily worried. At the same time, as the fifty middle-grade elemental stones were acquired, a notification began to blink on Chen Fei¡¯s interface, much like the exclamation mark he had seen when he first purchased a storage grid.. Chapter 482 - Chapter 482: The Limit Chapter 482: The Limit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Elder Tong, did you come to see me for something else?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze moved away from the panel and turned to Tong Zhongqiu. ¡°It¡¯s nothing major. I guessed Zhao Tianxuan would come to you to sell the Profound Slaying Sword, so I came to remind you,¡± Tong Zhongqiu said softly with a light smile. Chen Fei was brought into the alliance by Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng. Tong Zhongqiu felt that there were some things he needed to remind Chen Fei about, which is why the scene just happened. ¡°Thank you, Elder Tong,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly as he clasped his hands. ¡°I was being overly cautious,¡± Tong Zhongqiu shook his head. Regarding the recent incident, he knew that even without his intervention, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t suffer any losses. ¡°Elder Tong, this ¡®Primordial Profound Art¡¯ manual is still good. Do you need it? I can sell it to you at a discount,¡± Chen Fei took out another jade slip and smiled. Chen Fei didn¡¯t intend to reveal the ¡®Azure Sky Technique¡¯ that he obtained from Guan Hongxuan. It wasn¡¯t about concealing the fact that he possessed two Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial arts; it was simply because the Azure Sky Technique was slightly inferior. After all, Guan Hongxuan was just a wandering cultivator, and unless he had extraordinary luck, the martial arts he could obtain wouldn¡¯t be too powerful. If Guan Hongxuan truly had that kind of luck, he wouldn¡¯t have resorted to robbing. After all, it was somewhat unsightly to sacrifice one¡¯s dignity to rob something from someone at the Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect doesn¡¯t need this right now,¡± Tong Zhongqiu said with a wry smile and shook his head as he saw Chen Fei trying to promote the martial art to him. ¡°I apologize if I was impulsive,¡± Chen Fei understood the meaning behind Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s words. Currently, the most crucial thing for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was to have someone break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, take up the banner of the sect, and prevent it from falling into the hands of a fifth-tier power. Alternatively, it was for Tong Zhongqiu to obtain longevity elixirs or spiritual materials to extend his own life for a few more decades, allowing him to wait until a suitable successor appeared for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. However, both of these options were not easy. Whether it was having someone in the sect break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm or obtaining longevity elixirs and spiritual materials, they were both extremely challenging tasks. ¡°If you wish to sell martial arts, you can go to Sea Peak City. There are many things there that could benefit us,¡± Tong Zhongqiu suggested. ¡°Thank you for your guidance,¡± Chen Fei nodded. Compared to their previous location, Haiyan City, because of its rich natural aura, attracted many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, making Sea Peak City even more prosperous. ¡°No need to be so polite,¡± Tong Zhongqiu waved his hand. Chen Fei smiled faintly and exchanged a few more words with Tong Zhongqiu before taking his leave. Tong Zhongqiu watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure and let out a small sigh. Even though he knew that the past couldn¡¯t be changed, whenever he saw Chen Fei, he couldn¡¯t help but think about how Chen Fei had wanted to join the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect all those years ago. However, Chen Fei never even had the chance to step through the sect¡¯s gates. That¡¯s just how people were; not everything could be easily dismissed from one¡¯s thoughts, no matter how hard one tried. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were still human and couldn¡¯t avoid such feelings. Tong Zhongqiu shook his head and turned towards the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. No matter how much he thought about it, the past couldn¡¯t be changed. All he could do now was to spread his goodwill, and that was it. Chen Fei flew back to the new gate of the Primordial Sword Sect. It hadn¡¯t been even an hour since he left, but the entire sect was still in an extremely excited state. They were satisfied and content with everything about the new gate. Although the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Yu family had worked diligently on the gate, it wasn¡¯t just that. The key was the sense of pride and arrogance in their hearts that had everyone¡¯s emotions running high. After all, the Primordial Sword Sect had been waiting for a day like this for a long time. And this day had come so quickly, faster than anyone had anticipated. Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard was arranged on a separate peak, where the spiritual energy was the most concentrated, and it also provided him with solitude to avoid interruptions. Chen Fei hovered in mid-air, his consciousness sweeping through, gaining a thorough understanding of the courtyard¡¯s layout. Every detail in the courtyard was luxurious, yet it didn¡¯t appear ostentatious or extravagant at first glance; instead, it had a certain understated simplicity. However, after gazing at it for a while, one could feel a sense of comfort. Clearly, a lot of thought had gone into the construction of this courtyard. But Chen Fei didn¡¯t pay much attention to these details. He landed in the courtyard, found a spot to sit cross-legged casually, and turned his attention to the exclamation marks constantly popping up on the panel. Chen Fei focused his consciousness on them and quickly understood the meaning of the panel. The elemental stone was worth more than five thousand low-grade elemental stones, and the panel provided a new option to purchase a new spatial grid. Initially, Chen Fei had purchased the first spatial grid when he had two thousand silver coins. At the time, he had thought that the second spatial grid would also cost around two thousand silver coins. Later, Chen Fei realized that he had been too naive. No matter how many two thousand silver coins Chen Fei had accumulated later on, the panel never gave any hint about acquiring a second spatial grid. This had led Chen Fei to briefly wonder whether the panel only allowed the purchase of one spatial grid. Or perhaps it required a whopping five thousand low-grade elemental stones to obtain the second spatial grid. Now, the truth was revealed, and it actually required a substantial sum of five thousand low-grade elemental stones. Before coming to the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei had no idea that elemental stones could be categorized by quality. In the dynasty he had come from, Chen Fei had only seen low-grade elemental stones. There might have been mid-grade elemental stones over there, but he hadn¡¯t been qualified to encounter them at the time. Chen Fei looked at the panel¡¯s message, contemplating it for a moment. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were storage spirit tools like Qjankun Bags, but nobody at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm used them because they were quite expensive. Although they were spiritual tools, even the cheapest Qjankun Bag would cost at least one high-grade elemental stone. As for the size, they didn¡¯t even have one cubic meter of space, which was significantly smaller than the spatial grid provided by the panel. Of course, compared to the panel¡¯s spatial grid, Qjankun Bags could hold various items at will, unlike the spatial grid, where Chen Fei had found a loophole to store so many things inside. However, every time Chen Fei stored a new item in the spatial grid, he had to summon the entire wooden cabinet, which could be somewhat troublesome. Because ordinary Qjankun Bags had limited storage space, many frugal Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators didn¡¯t bother to buy them. For instance, the cultivator Guan Hongxuan whom Chen Fei had slain earlier didn¡¯t have a Qjankun Bag. If Chen Fei had a high-grade elemental stone, his first choice wouldn¡¯t have been a Qjankun Bag; he would have used that money to enhance his own strength. Perhaps in the future, a kind-hearted Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator would voluntarily give one to Chen Fei? As for using five thousand low-grade elemental stones to buy another spatial grid, Chen Fei didn¡¯t hesitate much. Because the spatial grid was not a Qjankun Bag, the spatial grid provided by the panel was not just for storing things. Time would stagnate inside it, and even the space within would remain stagnant, relying solely on Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts to move it. Such an item would be somewhat overkill if it were only used for storage. Many years ago, Chen Fei had experimented with another way to use it. Fifty mid-grade elemental stones in Chen Fei¡¯s hand disappeared, and in his perception, a one-cubic-meter spatial grid slowly appeared. Chen Fei stood up, and the Qjanyuan Sword leaped into his hand, emitting a crisp sound. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered slightly, and in the next moment, he was suspended in mid-air. The aura of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, but he immediately reined it in. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes slowly closed, and he began to mobilize the power within his body. A roar that resembled the roar of a dragon and elephant faintly emanated from within Chen Fei¡¯s body. A streak of blood flames ignited from his body, casting a bloody red hue all around. Even when facing the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator Guan Hongxuan, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t gone all out like this, but now, with no one in sight, he displayed his utmost strength. And that wasn¡¯t all; under the Blood Ignition Technique, the temperature of Chen Fei¡¯s body continued to rise, his heart beating faster and faster. Even the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point within his body began to tremble slightly. He was storing power, giving it his all, and compressing his strength in a situation where there was no room for improvement, all to unleash a more powerful technique, even if it meant damaging his own body. In actual combat, such power storage had no practical purpose; you couldn¡¯t afford to store power like this, as the enemy¡¯s blade would have already passed your neck several times. But right now, Chen Fei was continually compressing his strength, all for the sake of delivering theoretically, a more powerful strike. In the blink of an eye, a dozen breaths had passed, and the air around Chen Fei¡¯s body was trembling continuously. Even Chen Fei¡¯s body felt the spreading sensation of tearing. But Chen Fei didn¡¯t stop; he continued to push his power. At this moment, he was on a separate mountain peak, and he deliberately concealed his aura. Otherwise, the other members of the Primordial Sword Sect would likely have turned their attention in his direction. Unbeknownst to those who didn¡¯t know, they might have subconsciously thought that Chen Fei had encountered an enemy. A crack suddenly burst open on Chen Fei¡¯s back. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current physical resilience, his body had been put in this state due to the power storage, and it was an unprecedented occurrence. With the appearance of one crack, more and more cracks began to appear on Chen Fei¡¯s body. Even the terrifying regenerative power of the Dragon Elephant couldn¡¯t compensate for these cracks at this moment. Because the speed of destruction at this moment far exceeded the self-healing capability of the Dragon Elephant. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s tightly closed eyes opened, and if you looked closely, you would see that his eyes were now completely blood-red. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s right foot suddenly stepped forward in mid-air, creating ripples that emanated from the sole of his shoe. The black Qjanyuan Sword, which had long since turned black, thrust forward. ¡°Boom!¡± As the Qjanyuan Sword moved, the air burst, creating a massive sonic boom cloud that instantly exploded. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The power generated by this strike far exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s current conventional strength. Even if he had shattered his own Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the resulting power would probably only be slightly better than this strike. However, before this power could completely sweep across the area, the dazzling sharpness at the tip of the Qjanyuan Sword suddenly disappeared, and the Qjanyuan Sword stopped in mid-air, motionless. Chen Fei¡¯s aura plummeted to its lowest point. But an involuntary smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he looked at the newly opened spatial grid. Inside the spatial grid that had been empty just moments ago, there was now something extra ¨C the Limitless Sword Essence that had abruptly disappeared earlier. This sword essence was now quietly resting inside the spatial grid, motionless.. Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Seizing the Flag Chapter 483: Seizing the Flag Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The spatial grid directly stores Chen Fei¡¯s most powerful move, which is the method he initially experimented with, utilizing another aspect of the spatial grid- Chen Fei discovered this method when he was still a Body Tempering realm martial artist. However, back then, Chen Fei didn¡¯t use it because, after all, his techniques at that time were not strong enough to be of much use. Moreover, there was only one spatial grid at that time, used to store Chen Fei¡¯s various belongings, which was far more appropriate than storing a technique with relatively weak power. But now, with an additional spatial grid and Chen Fei¡¯s increased attack power and recovery ability, he can naturally use one spatial grid to store a technique. This technique can become Chen Fei¡¯s killer move at critical moments. Chen Fei also tried whether he could use the spatial grid to directly absorb someone else¡¯s attack but found it impossible because there are imprints of others¡¯ mental energy in their techniques, making it impossible to forcibly contain them. As Chen Fei breathed, his previously shattered body gradually recovered, and the terrifying cracks continued to close and heal. This is thanks to the terrifying self-healing ability of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. If it were any other cultivator at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they might collapse before even unleashing their technique due to the strain. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze turned towards the spatial grid containing the wooden chest. After a moment of contemplation, he chose not to retrieve the chest. Currently, Chen Fei did not have a Qiankun Bag, and when entering the Strange Heart Realm, he had to leave one spatial grid empty to store the Evil¡¯s Origin. As long as Chen Fei continued to benefit from the Strange Heart Realm, one of the spatial grids had to be prepared there. Even if he acquired a Qiankun Bag later on, it wouldn¡¯t be suitable for storing Chen Fei¡¯s ultimate move in this particular spatial grid for an extended period. ¡°Will it take five thousand high-grade elemental stones to purchase another spatial grid next time?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but grin. This amount of elemental stones seemed quite substantial for him at the moment. Moreover, based on Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of the interface panel, it might not even be enough to trigger the option for a third spatial grid. It might require the appearance of a new type of rechargeable item to activate the panel¡¯s response. Chen Fei had already healed most of his injuries. From the outside, it was hard to tell that he had been injured at all. Currently, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was working to heal the hidden injuries within Chen Fei¡¯s body. For cultivators, these minor hidden injuries were often the most troublesome. If not handled properly, they could directly affect the growth of one¡¯s cultivation realm. Chen Fei slowly sat down in the courtyard, cross-legged, and took out the jade slip for the Profound Slaying Sword, examining it carefully. Chen Fei examined the Profound Slaying Sword meticulously. With his current mental strength, it took him a full hour to thoroughly read through the entire Profound Slaying Sword technique. After setting down the jade slip, Chen Fei closed his eyes, allowing all the information about the Profound Slaying Sword to circulate in his mind. Difficult! Just as Tong Zhongqiu had warned before, the cultivation difficulty of the Profound Slaying Sword was indeed far beyond that of typical martial arts. Even mental cultivation techniques were not easy, but the level of difficulty of this Profound Slaying Sword was truly exaggerated. It was no wonder that Zhao Tianxuan, despite having possessed the Profound Slaying Sword for a long time, had only achieved mediocre progress and was now trying to sell it everywhere. Otherwise, if Zhao Tianxuan had successfully cultivated it himself, he would probably have used the Profound Slaying Sword as a powerful technique to secure victories in crucial moments. However, now Zhao Tianxuan was more focused on how to extract greater value from the Profound Slaying Sword, as mastering it was proving to be incredibly challenging. Master the formation with divine control, merge it with the sword! To succeed in the Profound Slaying Sword, the practitioner needed to, in an instant, construct a formation with their mental power, then meld that formation into a sword, and finally, strike with one sword to cleave the divine. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s observations from reading the jade slip, in the initial stages of the Profound Slaying Sword, it involved forming one formation and striking with one sword. At this point, it didn¡¯t possess significant power; it mainly represented an entry-level understanding of the technique. As one advanced further, they needed to command nine formations to merge into the sword, and the speed had to be swift. Otherwise, as the subsequent formations hadn¡¯t fully formed yet, the previous ones would collapse. Achieving the mastery of merging nine formations into the sword marked the true training stage of the Profound Slaying Sword. However, the power of the sword at this stage was still relatively weak. Although it was already challenging to cultivate, its effectiveness was quite ordinary. As one progressed deeper into the Profound Slaying Sword, it involved thirty-six formations, seventy-two formations, and ultimately, one hundred and eight formations merging into the sword. The number of formations corresponded precisely to the number of acupoints in the human body, and the difficulty of cultivation matched that of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The further one progressed, the more challenging it became. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure at what level Zhao Tianxuan had reached, and he might not have even reached the thirty-six formations. By the time the Profound Slaying Sword reached thirty-six formations, its power had become quite substantial. At the very least, it surpassed the current strength of Chen Fei¡¯s Mirror Image Godslayer Sword, which had been enhanced by the Slaughter Spirit Technique. If one could cultivate it to seventy-two formations, its power would rival that of the original Godslayer Sword. The original Godslayer Sword was formed by severing one¡¯s own source of mental energy and then forging it into a blade. It was akin to directly using one¡¯s own mental energy source to strike the opponent, which made it incredibly powerful. When it came to a life-or-death situation, this was the way to go, and its power was naturally formidable. As for the final version with one hundred and eight formations merging into the sword, its power surpassed that of the original Godslayer Sword by a considerable margin. According to the Profound Slaying Sword, when this sword was unleashed, individuals of the same realm would undoubtedly suffer severe damage to their mental energy, potentially piercing through it, with little room for escape. However, like all mental energy techniques, the Profound Slaying Sword had an unavoidable drawback, namely the burden it placed on one¡¯s own source of mental energy. Despite the Profound Slaying Sword¡¯s best efforts to minimize this, when a mental energy technique clashed with someone of the same realm or even a higher realm, the practitioner¡¯s own source of mental energy would still experience a recoil. Dealing with someone of the same realm was somewhat manageable, as the one hundred and eight formations merging into the sword would initially bear the brunt of the recoil. With each layer of reduction, the force reaching the source of mental energy would be significantly weakened. However, the mental energy remained fragile, and there was still a recoil. Consequently, in the midst of a battle, unleashing one or two strikes with the Profound Slaying Sword would often be the limit. As for using the Profound Slaying Sword against opponents of higher realms, the recoil endured, even with the formations bearing some of the burden, could lead to severe damage to one¡¯s own mental energy, and potentially worse consequences. It was unlikely that anyone would use a mental energy technique to fight opponents of higher realms. However, despite the drawbacks shared by all mental energy techniques and the difficulty of mastering the Profound Slaying Sword, it was undoubtedly a good martial art. ¡°If it causes recoil, how about combining it with the Mirror Image Technique, creating the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mind quickly connected the dots. The Mirror Image Technique was a method that projected illusions using one¡¯s mental energy source. While the power would still diminish somewhat when combined with the Profound Slaying Sword, with the additional boost from the Slaughter Spirit Technique, it would undoubtedly surpass the current Mirror Image Godslayer Sword. What Chen Fei needed was this extra bit of power. With this added strength, when facing third-tier Evils in the Strange Heart Realm, the speed at which he could wound them would exceed their own rate of recovery. Moreover, with the fusion of the Mirror Image Technique, Chen Fei would no longer have to worry about his mental energy being damaged regardless of how he used the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword, eliminating any quantity limitations. Chen Fei¡¯s mental energy was protected by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, making his defenses far stronger than those of the average initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. However, regardless of his strength, Chen Fei was unwilling to take risks with his own mental energy source. Thinking it over, Chen Fei proceeded to merge the Mirror Image Technique with the Profound Slaying Sword, creating a new martial art. ¡°Discover the martial art, will it cost five high-grade elemental stones to simplify the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword?¡± ¡°Simplifying the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword -> Mirror Image Technique!¡± The cost of simplification was a bit steep, on par with the previous Primordial Profound Art. Upon reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the cost of simplifying martial arts had unexpectedly risen to a new level. This meant that Chen Fei still had some savings, or else he wouldn¡¯t even be able to afford the simplification cost. As Chen Fei operated the Mirror Image Technique, insights related to the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword emerged in his mind. Due to the low level of the Mirror Image Technique, the combination of these two martial arts had not truly reached its potential. Now, with the emergence of martial insights, this newly fused martial art was finally starting to take shape. In his sea of consciousness, Chen Fei swiftly formed a mental energy formation, then melded it into a sword. A beam of sword light flashed through the void and disappeared without a trace. A smile couldn¡¯t help but play on Chen Fei¡¯s lips. Using mental energy to control formations and merging them into a sword was truly an interesting concept. Considering his current pace of cultivation, even though the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword required a fair amount of proficiency, Chen Fei estimated that he could reach perfection in just a few months. In just a few months, he would be able to master a martial art to such an extent, a feat that would likely make Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s blood boil if he found out. As days passed, a month quickly went by. The Primordial Sword Sect gradually adapted to its new gate, and at the same time, at Primordial City, situated beneath the sect, began to settle into a more orderly state with the stability of the sect. During this month, within the Primordial Sword Sect, someone successfully advanced from the Body Tempering realm to the Aperture Tempering realm. It was Chen Fei¡¯s senior brother, Guo Linshan. Inspired by Chen Fei¡¯s achievements and his own solid foundation, Guo Linshan broke through to the initial stage of the Aperture Tempering realm in one fell swoop. Many disciples not only went to congratulate Guo Linshan but also took the opportunity to extend their congratulations to Feng Xiupu. Among the disciples of the sect, with Chen Fei reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and another disciple reaching the Aperture Tempering realm as well, these accomplishments made the Primordial Sword Sect stand out like a towering tree, unmatched by any other within the sect. Chen Fei¡¯s rise to become a formidable Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could be attributed to his innate talent, while Guo Linshan¡¯s breakthrough to the Aperture Tempering realm was a testament to Feng Xiupu¡¯s effective teaching methods. In a short period of time, more people started visiting Feng Xiupu. Previously, most of them sought to get closer to him, but now they hoped to have their own disciples accepted by Feng Xiupu. They didn¡¯t necessarily aim to cultivate disciples to the level of Chen Fei in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Simply achieving a breakthrough to the Aperture Tempering realm would be considered a perfect outcome. Chen Fei remained secluded, entirely immersed in his martial arts cultivation. The Primordial Profound Art was steadily approaching perfection, and the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword had reached a level of mastery where Chen Fei could utilize the thirty-six formations merging into the sword. Without pausing, Chen Fei continued his training. In the third month, the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword reached perfection, with seventy-two formations merging into the sword. With the addition of the Slaughter Spirit Technique, its power exceeded that of the Mirror Image Godslayer Sword by a significant margin. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only By the fifth month, the Primordial Profound Art had reached perfection. Chen Fei¡¯s efficiency in absorbing the natural elemental energy had increased substantially. Simultaneously, the strength of his elemental power and the speed of his body techniques had also improved. Chen Fei¡¯s overall strength had taken a significant leap beyond his previous capabilities. In the eighth month, the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword finally reached perfection with one hundred and eight formations merging into the sword, completely surpassing the power of the Mirror Image Godslayer Sword! Simultaneously, the method for competing in the third-tier lower-grade secret realm was finally revealed. Flag captured! Chapter 484 - Chapter 484: Making a Fool of Oneself Chapter 484: Making a Fool of Oneself Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Capturing the flag will introduce more variables,¡± said Qin Haishan, the Peak Master of the Break Soul Sect, in a low voice. As soon as the method of competition was introduced, Qin Haishan gathered Chen Fei and others. The Five-Faction Alliance, vaguely led by Qin Haishan. After all, the Break Soul Sect has been in this sea area for the longest time, and Qin Haishan¡¯s own strength has reached the Second Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Both in terms of the overall strength of the sects and Qin Haishan¡¯s personal strength, they surpass the other four sects. According to the originally established distribution rules, if they can obtain this lower third-grade secret realm, the area occupied by the Break Soul Sect within the secret realm will also be slightly larger. In this secret realm distribution, the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s area is the smallest compared to the other four sects, which was even smaller originally. Because initially, it was Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng who wanted to bring Chen Fei into this alliance and allocated a portion of their own area in the third-tier secret realm to the Primordial Sword Sect as a condition. Later, considering Chen Fei¡¯s potential, the Break Soul Sect and the Xuan Fire Sect discussed it and expanded the area that the Primordial Sword Sect could allocate. However, with this area, it was already the limit for the Break Soul Sect and the Xuan Fire Sect, giving more would harm their own sects¡¯ interests. ¡°Chen Fei has great potential, but potential is one thing, and the strength one possesses now is another. This lower third-grade secret realm, if we capture it, can be used for a hundred years. The interests involved in this are enormous. While saying it¡¯s a matter of life and death may be an exaggeration, every bit of territory within the secret realm can indeed generate real profits. ¡°When the time comes, we¡¯ll play it safe, and we still have a good chance of winning,¡± Yu Shoucheng said with a smile. They didn¡¯t refuse the opponent¡¯s proposal for a flag capture battle. After all, no matter what kind of contest it was, it ultimately depended on strength. However, compared to a direct arena battle, there might be some strategies involved. ¡°Flag capture battle, it should take place in the Haiyue Cave, right?¡± Zhao Tianxuan said loudly. ¡°Only the Haiyue Cave can support a contest like ours. The trial in the Haiyue Cave just ended recently, so it should be available now,¡± Qin Haishan nodded. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. It unexpectedly brought up the Haiyue Cave again. The Master Haiyue was indeed quite casual about his treasure. But thinking about it, without treasures like the Haiyue Cave, executing the so-called flag capture would be difficult, and it might end up as a straightforward arena battle. Arena battles only require a sufficiently large space, combined with defensive formations. In fact, if it¡¯s in a deserted area, you can even skip the defensive formations, which is very convenient. However, flag capture requires defining an area with equal proportions for both sides, preferably with slightly complex terrain. All of these conditions can be met in the wilderness, but it¡¯s challenging to keep it secret. Once the secret is out, the strategic aspect of flag capture loses its meaning, making it no different from an arena battle. Only treasures like the Haiyue Cave, which can change the terrain at will, can meet these requirements. ¡°Speaking of the last trial in the Haiyue Cave, I heard there were some interesting things happening. Now, no one knows who came in first!¡± Zhao Tianxuan suddenly said. ¡°Fengwu Pavilion¡¯s Zhuo Tianying and Tianya Sect¡¯s Teng Daoxuan have both broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. Whether they fought for first place or not doesn¡¯t matter much to them,¡± Qin Haishan shook his head. Being the first in the Haiyue Cave trial would boost one¡¯s reputation even more, but for these prodigies from major forces, the rewards from the Haiyue Cave were not a big deal. Of course, what frustrated many participants in the Haiyue Cave trial last time was that they never found out who defeated them from start to finish. It was like being hit hard while being in a daze, and they still didn¡¯t know who had struck them. The entire progress of the trial was under the control of the person in first place, and they could only exhaust themselves chasing from behind, which felt extremely uncomfortable. Now, the news of tracking down the first place might not be without the intention to redeem their previous defeat, especially for prodigies like Zhuo Tianying and Teng Daoxuan. Chen Fei remained silent. It was not surprising that Zhuo Tianying and Teng Daoxuan had broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, given their positions on the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking. The only thing worth noting was that Chen Fei had never met these two people in the Haiyue Cave, so he hadn¡¯t witnessed the brilliance of these prodigies. ¡°Did you go to the last trial?¡± Zhao Tianxuan suddenly turned to Chen Fei and asked. Qin Haishan and the others also looked at Chen Fei with curiosity upon hearing Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s question. Chen Fei, at his age and with his cultivation at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, was no less impressive than Zhuo Tianying and Teng Daoxuan. They didn¡¯t necessarily think that Chen Fei was the first place in the last trial because the rumors about the person in first place in the trial were that they had dominated the entire process, leaving no room for a comeback for anyone. Chen Fei¡¯s talent was unquestionable, but it wasn¡¯t to the exaggerated extent that the rumors suggested. ¡°I didn¡¯t obtain the Haiyue Token, so I couldn¡¯t go,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile, having already reaped the benefits and seeing no need to boast in front of the others. ¡°That¡¯s a shame. For those at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, the trials in the Haiyue Cave are quite good,¡± Zhao Tianxuan nodded, not doubting Chen Fei¡¯s words. Tong Zhongqiu glanced at Chen Fei, feeling that Chen Fei should have participated in the Haiyue Cave, given the timing of his breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, which coincided with the end of the Haiyue Cave trial. However, Chen Fei denied it, and Tong Zhongqiu saw no need to pursue the so-called truth. The matter of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage was not of great significance. After a brief chat, the conversation came to an end. This meeting was merely a simple exchange of opinions, and the specific plans would be arranged based on the on-site situation during the flag capture battle one month later. Talking too much would not serve much purpose. As Chen Fei had just flown a short distance away, he felt Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s presence following him. He turned his head to look and stopped in mid-air. Seeing Chen Fei stop, Zhao Tianxuan smiled and instantly appeared in front of him. ¡°No other business, just wanted to ask how your Profound Slaying Sword cultivation is going?¡± Zhao Tianxuan wore an expression of genuine concern. ¡°It¡¯s going well,¡± Chen Fei replied, looking at Zhao Tianxuan, ¡°Did you sell the manual and give after-sales service too?¡± ¡°If you have any questions or doubts about it, feel free to ask me. I¡¯ve been practicing the Profound Slaying Sword for many years, and I have some insights and experiences with it,¡± Zhao Tianxuan said. As he spoke, Zhao Tianxuan pointed his right hand like a sword to his own forehead. In the next moment, a sharp sword light silently passed through the void. To make sure Chen Fei could see clearly, Zhao Tianxuan deliberately slowed down the process of manifesting the Profound Slaying Sword. The transformation of the thirty-six formations into a sword was clearly visible. This method of manifestation had no practical benefit for other practitioners trying to comprehend it, but it could help them understand the practitioner¡¯s proficiency in their technique. With Chen Fei¡¯s keen eyes, he could tell that Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s execution of the thirty-six formations was highly skilled. However, there were some minor imperfections in the process of forging the sword. These minor flaws didn¡¯t affect the manifestation of the thirty-six formations, but they would certainly hinder the ability to forge seventy-two formations into a sword. With just one glance, Chen Fei saw through Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s current progress in practicing the Profound Slaying Sword. Only someone like Chen Fei, who had perfected the Profound Slaying Sword to Great Completion, could discern this. Zhao Tianxuan had no idea that Chen Fei had already mastered the Profound Slaying Sword to such a level, so he displayed it without hesitation. ¡°How is it? If you have any doubts in your practice, don¡¯t hesitate to ask!¡± Zhao Tianxuan exclaimed with a big smile. Forging the thirty-six formations into a sword was not a significant feat, but the difficulty of practicing the Profound Slaying Sword was immense, ensuring that there would be no quick progress. Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s visit to Chen Fei was not out of the goodness of his heart or a sudden urge to offer after-sales service. It was purely because he felt uneasy after the last exchange of techniques and the additional fifty high-grade spirit stones he had paid. Although he felt somewhat uncomfortable about it, going back on the agreement would be petty. So, Zhao Tianxuan decided to seek guidance from Chen Fei and charge him a teaching fee under the guise of offering advice. Zhao Tianxuan was well aware of how challenging it was to cultivate the Profound Slaying Sword. Among those he had introduced to it, very few had surpassed his level. The power of the Profound Slaying Sword was remarkable, making it hard to let go. ¡°Zhao, there¡¯s no need to be so polite. I¡¯ve been doing well with my Profound Slaying Sword practice,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. ¡°We¡¯re allies, no need to be so formal. In the path of cultivation, it¡¯s essential to exchange knowledge to make progress,¡± Zhao Tianxuan waved his hand and spoke in a friendly manner. ¡°You¡¯re right,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°How about you demonstrate the Profound Slaying Sword for me? I¡¯ll take a look first, and if there are any issues, I¡¯ll point them out directly. As long as you don¡¯t mind my straightforward feedback,¡± Zhao Tianxuan encouraged with enthusiasm. ¡°I guess I¡¯ll give it a try then,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile, waving his hand. ¡°This is mutual verification of martial arts and techniques; there¡¯s no such thing as ¡®giving it a try,¡±¡® Zhao Tianxuan laughed loudly. ¡°You¡¯re too kind, Zhao.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only natural to help each other.¡± The less willing Chen Fei was to demonstrate, the more enthusiastic Zhao Tianxuan became. Subconsciously, Zhao Tianxuan felt that Chen Fei might have hit a bottleneck in his practice of the Profound Slaying Sword. Several months had passed, and perhaps Chen Fei had only scratched the surface of the Profound Slaying Sword, which deviated somewhat from his previously displayed talent. If that were the case, Zhao Tianxuan might shift his attention slightly when it came to Chen Fei in the future. After all, Chen Fei¡¯s most commendable trait was his talent. ¡°Well, then I¡¯ll give it a little demonstration?¡± Whether it was Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s loud voice or not, Chen Fei had already sensed several pairs of eyes looking in their direction, indicating that Yu Shoucheng and the other two hadn¡¯t gone too far yet. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Please!¡± Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s smile grew even broader. With a slight smile, Chen Fei casually brushed his right index finger over his forehead. In the next moment, a sword light streaked across the void. Standing to the side, Zhao Tianxuan felt a slight chill run down his body, and his spiritual consciousness in his sea of knowledge trembled slightly. Sensing the sword light unleashed by Chen Fei, Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s smile had already frozen. Seventy-two formations, far exceeding the Profound Slaying Sword Zhao Tianxuan had just demonstrated. In less than a year, seventy-two formations! Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Soaring into the Clouds Chapter 485: Soaring into the Clouds Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In that moment just now, Zhao Tianxuan almost thought he was mistaken, but having both cultivated the Profound Slaying Sword and being so close, the probability of Zhao Tianxuan making a mistake was almost negligible. It was precisely because of this that Zhao Tianxuan felt so incredulous. Eight months might seem like a substantial amount of time for martial cultivators in the Body Tempering realm, considering that the prime years for cultivating martial arts were just a few. But for someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm with a lifespan of three hundred years, less than a year was not considered a long time. When Chen Fei hesitated to use it earlier, Zhao Tianxuan instinctively thought that Chen Fei¡¯s practice with the Profound Slaying Sword was not going smoothly, which was why he wanted to conceal it. However, Zhao Tianxuan now realized that Chen Fei wasn¡¯t struggling with his practice at all. On the contrary, he was exceptionally skilled, and he genuinely wanted to hide it but ended up revealing it under pressure. Zhao Tianxuan was well aware of the immense difficulty of cultivating the Profound Slaying Sword. After all these years of practice, he had only fused thirty-six formations, still a considerable distance from the seventy-two formations. Yet, Chen Fei had effortlessly displayed it just like that. ¡°I¡¯m presenting my humble skills!¡± Chen Fei turned to Zhao Tianxuan and said, cupping his hands. Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s lips twitched slightly. If Chen Fei considered his use of the Profound Slaying Sword as presenting humble skills, then what was he doing earlier? ¡°Brother Chen truly possesses exceptional talent, and I have misunderstood you,¡± Zhao Tianxuan forced a smile on his face, the cheerful laughter from earlier had long disappeared. ¡°Elder Zhao, you¡¯re too kind,¡± Chen Fei smiled in response. ¡°No, your talent surpasses everyone I¡¯ve ever met. Even someone like Zhuo Tianying from the Fengwu Pavilion wouldn¡¯t compare to you!¡± Zhao Tianxuan said earnestly. Through the Profound Slaying Sword, Zhao Tianxuan had truly come to recognize Chen Fei¡¯s talent. Any previous discomfort due to the blocking of elemental stones and the slight awkwardness had now been set aside. Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s attitude towards Chen Fei had become increasingly sincere. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s speed in learning the Profound Slaying Sword, his future growth might be limited by resources and martial techniques, and he might not progress as quickly as people like Zhuo Tianying. However, compared to Zhao Tianxuan himself, who had almost stagnated on the martial path, he was already much stronger. Not far away, Qin Haishan withdrew his gaze, his eyes filled with contemplation. Although due to the distance, Qin Haishan didn¡¯t have a clear view of the Profound Slaying Sword¡¯s display just now, the faint aura emitted by the sword was enough to reveal many things. In the realm of the Profound Slaying Sword, Chen Fei had surpassed Zhao Tianxuan, despite years of cultivation. Qin Haishan hadn¡¯t cultivated the Profound Slaying Sword because within the Broken Soul Sect, there was a heritage that was no less powerful than the Profound Slaying Sword. He was well aware of the difficulty in practicing that particular heritage. Or one could say that whenever there was a mental technique with such power, none of them were easy to practice. The more formidable they were, the harder they were to cultivate. This rule applied not only to Body Tempering techniques but also to mental techniques. ¡°Talent abounds!¡± Qin Haishan whispered, a hint of a smile on his face. The better Chen Fei¡¯s talent, the greater the benefits for this alliance. Currently, Chen Fei¡¯s strength might be relatively ordinary, but given time, he would undoubtedly grow. It wouldn¡¯t take too long, as long as resources weren¡¯t severely lacking. Within thirty years, Chen Fei should be able to make rapid progress, perhaps even surpassing him. By then, the power of this alliance would naturally rise with it. Thirty years might seem like a long time, but considering the difficulty of cultivating in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it wasn¡¯t much. Many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators remained stuck in the early stages of the realm for their entire lives, or even just at the first stage, unable to make any progress. Qin Haishan believed that Chen Fei¡¯s significant growth within thirty years was a very high appraisal. By that time, Chen Fei would only be in his sixties, an age considered very young, not only within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but even in the Aperture Tempering realm. At that age of just over sixty, Chen Fei¡¯s future martial path held endless possibilities. Of course, this world was filled with danger, and true prodigies were those who could grow amidst these challenges. Chen Fei, as he was now, merely made Qin Haishan see unlimited potential. However, over the course of several decades, no one could predict what events might unfold. But as long as Chen Fei genuinely surpassed him, this third grade lower-level secret realm, once they secured it this time, would not only belong to their alliance for the first century but would continue to be in their possession for the next century as well. In another part of the sky, Yu Shoucheng and Tong Zhongqiu were together, and they naturally witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s display of the Profound Slaying Sword just now. ¡°With such talent, back in Immortal Cloud City, none of you noticed anything unusual?¡± Yu Shoucheng couldn¡¯t help but turn to Tong Zhongqiu. Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at the age of over thirty had already demonstrated his talent. However, watching Chen Fei take only eight months to cultivate the Profound Slaying Sword, which they had considered extremely difficult, to this level was a different level of astonishment. This firsthand witness was much more shocking than hearing about it. And it was evident that after reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension speed of Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques had not decreased much. He remained among the best in the same realm. Upon hearing Yu Shoucheng¡¯s words, Tong Zhongqiu wore a wry smile on his face. If they had discovered this back in Immortal Cloud City, Chen Fei would have already become a member of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and there would have been no mention of the Primordial Sword Sect. However, Chen Fei had hidden his talents exceptionally well, and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had received no wind of it, completely missing out on recruiting him. Tong Zhongqiu had initially felt a bit frustrated that Chen Fei hadn¡¯t joined the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, but over time, that feeling had slowly faded. But now, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s extraordinary talent and comprehension with his own eyes, Tong Zhongqiu felt a renewed sense of frustration, and it was even more uncomfortable. It was like having a wound that had already scabbed over, only to have it forcibly reopened, a feeling that only those who had experienced it could truly understand. ¡°Let¡¯s go, the stronger Chen Fei¡¯s talent is, the more it proves that our previous choice was correct,¡± Tong Zhongqiu said with a slight shake of his head, flying away into the distance. This statement was both for Yu Shoucheng and for himself. Given the current circumstances, what use was there in regret? They could only continue to look forward. Chen Fei and Zhao Tianxuan exchanged compliments in mid-air, and then Zhao Tianxuan turned and left. Chen Fei watched Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s departure with a slight smile on his face. The display of the Profound Slaying Sword with seventy-two formations had already showcased some of Chen Fei¡¯s talent. As for the Profound Slaying Sword with one hundred and eight formations, using it would be quite astounding. Achieving the pinnacle of Profound Slaying Sword cultivation in just eight months was something that almost anyone would find difficult to accept, as it was somewhat beyond the realm of normalcy. Even if you were to bring Zhuo Tianying from the Fengwu Pavilion, he might not be able to accomplish it. After all, when it came to martial techniques, the further you progressed, the more challenging it became. Although it seemed like there was only a slight difference between seventy-two formations and one hundred and eight formations, in actual practice, even for someone like Zhuo Tianying, it would require a long period of time. Zhuo Tianying¡¯s talent was exceptional, and for other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, the time required would be even longer. In life and in one¡¯s actions, sometimes it was essential to strike a balance. By finding the right balance, you could leave room for yourself and make it easier for others to accept. Chen Fei¡¯s figure moved slightly, disappearing from his current location, and within moments, he returned to the courtyard of the Primordial Sword Sect, immersing himself once again in his meditation. With the Profound Slaying Sword perfected, all his free time was now devoted to the cultivation of the Primordial Profound Art. The previously slow progress of this technique was now boosted to its maximum efficiency. During his occasional leisure time, Chen Fei ventured into the Strange Heart Realm to hunt down second-tier Evils, refine their essences, and strengthen his mental power. At this point, the effects of second-tier Evils¡¯ essences had diminished significantly for Chen Fei. However, as long as they still had some effect, Chen Fei had no intention of giving up on them. Inside the Strange Heart Realm, there wasn¡¯t much besides creatures of this caliber, and there was no need to worry about exterminating second-tier Evils entirely. Utilizing the value of creatures at each level of Evil was crucial to maximizing his own progress. Otherwise, if Chen Fei were to slay third grade Evils and refine them right now, the essences of second-tier Evils would immediately lose their effects on him. A month passed quietly, and the third grade secret realm¡¯s Flag Capture Competition arrived as scheduled. The entire Sea Peak City was bustling with activity. Not only the people of Sea Peak City, but many others from distant places also flocked here upon hearing about the upcoming competition for the third grade secret realm. At this moment, above the sea in the Sea Peak City, the Haiyue Cave floated in mid-air, blocking the sunlight and casting a large shadow on the sea surface. Various gambling establishments related to this Flag Capture Competition had opened up in the many cities of Sea Peak City, and the number of people placing bets was countless. Beneath the Haiyue Cave, a group of people gazed up at this spiritual treasure, waiting for the Flag Capture Competition to begin. Many people from the ten forces participating in the competition had gathered, including the Primordial Sword Sect. As time approached the hour of the Dragon, the Haiyue Cave trembled slightly. Its gates opened, and ten beams of light shot into the sky. The next moment, ten Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts disappeared into the air. A water curtain rose above the Haiyue Cave, and the glowing dots representing each person¡¯s aura appeared within it. Simultaneously, the water curtain roughly depicted the terrain and topography of the Flag Capture Competition¡¯s current location. Two flags were also slowly displayed within the water curtain. Apart from not being able to see the actual situation at the competition site, simple victories and defeats could already be easily discerned from the water curtain. Besides those who were there just to watch, the most anxious people at this moment were the representatives of the ten forces because this competition would determine the development of their sects or families for the next century. Having or not having access to a third grade secret realm made a huge difference in terms of resources. Inside the Haiyue Cave. Chen Fei and the other four appeared in a cave. In the center of the cave, a black battle flag floated silently in mid-air. At the same time, a powerful aura radiated from it. Within ten miles, they could easily sense the flag¡¯s location. ¡°The aura is too conspicuous. It¡¯s better to conceal it,¡± Yu Shoucheng stepped forward and tried to put it into his Qiankun Bag but found that it wouldn¡¯t fit. He couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°We can use a formation to conceal it, but once the formation is set, it can¡¯t be moved, and it¡¯s still easy to be discovered,¡± Zhao Tianxuan said in a deep voice. ¡°I anticipated this situation and brought a formation disc with me, but even this formation disc can¡¯t move quickly,¡± Qin Haishan said, taking a formation disc out of his Qiankun Bag. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Compared to fixed formations, formation discs were slightly better but still had limitations. ¡°The other side is in the same situation as us¡­¡± Tong Zhongqiu was about to continue speaking when he saw Chen Fei stepping toward the flag. The other three couldn¡¯t help but look at Chen Fei as well. Chen Fei extended his right hand and made a sword gesture, then casually flicked it toward the flag- The next moment, the flag remained in place, but the overwhelming aura that had almost pierced the sky disappeared instantly. The eyes of Qin Haishan and the others widened in surprise.. Chapter 486 - Chapter 486: Devour Chapter 486: Devour Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If it weren¡¯t for the flag still floating there at this moment, Qin Haishan and the other three would have thought the flag had disappeared. The disappearance of this aura seemed a bit too complete. Everyone present was in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and with just one glance, they could see that there was no formation around the flag. Clearly, Chen Fei had used a secret technique to eliminate the strong aura of the flag. Tong Zhongqiu glanced at the flag and then at Chen Fei, and suddenly, there was a realization in his eyes. Tong Zhongqiu finally understood how Chen Fei had concealed his cultivation level back in Immortal Cloud City. With such a secret technique at his disposal, he could directly eliminate the aura of the flag. Concealing his cultivation level as he did back then was simply effortless. Even they, in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, couldn¡¯t see any flaws in this secret technique. Naturally, others wouldn¡¯t be able to discern Chen Fei¡¯s true cultivation level hidden beneath it. Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s gaze became somewhat complicated. This method of eliminating one¡¯s aura was something none of the four present had cultivated, and it was obviously not easy to obtain. Yet, it had fallen into the hands of Chen Fei, who had only been in the Aperture Tempering realm at the time. It could only be said that fate played a role here, and Immortal Cloud Sword Sect truly had no connection with Chen Fei, narrowly missing encounters with him time and time again. ¡°Brother Chen, this technique of yours is outstanding!¡± Zhao Tianxuan walked up to the flag, nearly face-to-face, and still couldn¡¯t sense the slightest aura from the flag. They were so close, yet they couldn¡¯t even discern the precise location of the flag from the five opponents facing them. ¡°Excellent, concealing the flag¡¯s aura gives us an advantage.¡± Qin Haishan¡¯s face revealed a slight smile. Just with this step, they had taken the lead over their opponents. Not to mention other aspects, just being able to carry the flag with them at will, even if they met face-to-face with the other side, the opponent couldn¡¯t determine who had the flag. This added many chips to their strategy for capturing the flag. Yu Shoucheng¡¯s face was also filled with smiles. He and Tong Zhongqiu had advocated for bringing Chen Fei into the alliance, initially valuing Chen Fei¡¯s potential rather than expecting him to be of great help in this competition. But now, thanks to Chen Fei¡¯s secret technique, the balance of power in the flag capture competition had tilted in their favor. The stakes in this competition were too high, and Yu Shoucheng naturally hoped for a successful victory. Chen Fei¡¯s significant contribution was indeed a cause for celebration. ¡°How long can the flag maintain in this state?¡± Zhao Tianxuan turned to Chen Fei and asked. No one inquired about the details of Chen Fei¡¯s secret technique. Asking about someone¡¯s martial arts techniques without permission was a major taboo among martial practitioners, even if they were in an alliance. ¡°I can maintain it for about half an hour without using it in battle,¡± Chen Fei replied, his right hand touching the flag and sensing it for a moment. ¡°Good!¡± Qin Haishan glanced at everyone and continued, ¡°How about I take care of this flag for now?¡± Qin Haishan considered himself the strongest present, so it would naturally be safer to have him in possession of the flag. They exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. To some extent, the person holding the flag was also the most at risk. Qin Haishan approached and just as he stowed the flag in his sleeve, the entire Haiyue Cave trembled slightly, and a message appeared in the minds of the five. In just a moment, Chen Fei opened his eyes. With the flag stored away, the flag capture competition officially began, and some of the rules for this flag capture were also announced. Taking the opponent¡¯s flag and bringing it back into this cave constituted victory. Besides that, various resources were starting to appear outside the cave at this moment. Those resources weren¡¯t meant for the five people present but for the flag to consume. As the flag devoured these resources to a certain extent, its own power would continuously increase. At that point, the flag would no longer be a burden but would transform into a genuine source of assistance, potentially granting the flag the power of a top-tier magical treasure. With anyone holding such a treasure, they could easily sweep through the opposition without any surprises. Of course, reaching the level of a top-tier magical treasure would require a significant amount of resources, not something that could be accomplished quickly. However, this was just one of the rules, and the five individuals were entirely free to ignore it and charge directly to engage the opposing team in battle. Of course, this is just one of the rules. The five of you can completely disregard this rule and charge directly to engage the opposing team in battle. Collecting resources for the flag¡¯s consumption merely provided one of the possible directions they could take. ¡°Can you also eliminate our auras?¡± Tong Zhongqiu looked up and asked. If the auras of the five were also erased, it would make it much more challenging for the opposing team to locate them within the vast Haiyue Cave. ¡°If you all remain still, your auras can be eliminated, but as soon as you move, your auras will become apparent,¡± Chen Fei replied. This Slaughter Spirit Technique, while remarkable, had its own limitations. The movements of those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm constantly interacted with the surrounding natural Qi. Staying still allowed the Slaughter Spirit Technique to suppress their auras somewhat, but as soon as they moved, the technique became powerless. In other words, when Chen Fei used the Slaughter Spirit Technique on himself, he could barely conceal his aura. However, as soon as they engaged in combat, their auras would still emanate. ¡°Let¡¯s start by collecting resources. With the flag¡¯s aura concealed, we already have an advantage,¡± Chen Fei suggested. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qin Haishan and the others felt a bit disappointed, but it seemed more reasonable this way. Otherwise, the power of this technique would be too overwhelming. ¡°Do you want me to scout the situation on the opposite side?¡± Yu Shoucheng asked in a low voice. Knowing the enemy is crucial in battle. If they focused solely on gathering resources without knowing what the opposing team was doing, unexpected situations could easily arise. ¡°Good, but don¡¯t get too close. Prioritize your safety!¡± Qin Haishan pondered for a moment and nodded. The five of them rushing over to confront the opposition directly was the most straightforward approach. However, their strengths were not at a level where they could easily overpower the other side. At most, they had some advantages on paper, but these advantages didn¡¯t guarantee victory. In combat, things could change in an instant, and without actually engaging in a battle, they would never know the true strength of the opposing team. Now that the flag¡¯s aura had disappeared, they had even more of an advantage, so their approach was to play it safe and steady. ¡°Good!¡± Yu Shoucheng nodded and then blurred, disappearing from his original position. The aura of the opposing team¡¯s flag soared into the sky, making it easy for Yu Shoucheng to locate their position. Yu Shoucheng had no intention of taking on five opponents at once; he would simply watch from a distance and immediately retreat if any trouble arose. Seeing Yu Shoucheng leave, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. In fact, with his Star Gazing Art, Chen Fei was better suited for reconnaissance. However, there was one problem ¨C Chen Fei¡¯s agility was relatively ordinary. If there were any issues, Chen Fei could easily be intercepted. Qin Haishan and the others were not comfortable with letting Chen Fei act alone; it would be too risky. As Yu Shoucheng departed, Qin Haishan and the others also left the cave. At a glance, they noticed several shimmering lights in the distance, clearly marked by the Haiyue Cave as resources for the flag to consume. Qin Haishan and the others swiftly arrived at the source of the light, finding it to be a deposit of minerals. Zhao Tianxuan stepped forward and swung his blade at one of the mineral rocks. In the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even a casual strike possessed astonishing power. Under the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one could effortlessly cut through anything, and even peak-level practitioners in the Aperture Tempering realm would not be an exception. However, when Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s blade came down, apart from a muffled sound and a notch in the mineral rock, the rest of the mineral remained unscathed. Instead, Zhao Tianxuan was hit by a rebounding force, involuntarily taking a step back. Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s eyes widened slightly. If this strike had been outside, it could have split mountains and opened the sea, yet it was unable to affect this small mineral rock, and he had even been pushed back a step. Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly; this mineral rock was unusually hard. While Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s strike may have seemed casual, it shouldn¡¯t have resulted in this outcome. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu also furrowed their brows. They had expected resource collection to be straightforward, but it seemed that the Haiyue Cave had put a considerable amount of effort into this particular aspect. ¡°I won¡¯t believe it!¡± Zhao Tianxuan couldn¡¯t accept this situation and his blade suddenly emitted an astonishing heat. Clearly, Zhao Tianxuan was now taking it seriously. Qin Haishan and the others didn¡¯t intervene; they wanted to see just how hard these resources were in this flag capture battle. If one person couldn¡¯t handle it, then they would have to act together. Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s figure remained still, and his blade transformed into afterimages, surrounded by flames but eerily silent. In the next moment, the blade struck the mineral rock. ¡°Buzz!¡± The entire ground trembled slightly. Zhao Tianxuan sheathed his blade and looked ahead, finding the mineral rock shattered into pieces, with its surface blackened from the intense heat. ¡°Great swordsmanship, Brother Zhao!¡± Tong Zhongqiu chuckled softly. ¡°Shameful, almost got stopped by a piece of rock,¡± Zhao Tianxuan quickly waved his hand. If the mineral rock had proven impervious, he would have felt quite embarrassed. After all, it had been many years, not to mention his current Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation. When he had just started martial arts and entered the Bone Tempering realm, he had never been obstructed by a piece of stone. Qin Haishan made a subtle gesture with his right hand, causing the mineral rocks on the ground to float towards him. Holding the flag, Qin Haishan swept it over the rocks, causing them to vanish, and a faint light flickered on the flag¡¯s surface before quickly dimming. ¡°There are plenty of resource points. Should we split up? Otherwise, the efficiency will be too slow,¡± Zhao Tianxuan suggested as he glanced around. The resource points emitting a shimmering light had multiplied. While staying together provided safety, it would undoubtedly affect the flag¡¯s growth. Sometimes, you had to choose between the fish and the bear¡¯s paw. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Alright, but let¡¯s not stray too far from each other. If there¡¯s any movement, we¡¯ll regroup immediately,¡± Qin Haishan agreed and cast a glance at Chen Fei. Among them, Qin Haishan was most concerned about Chen Fei, not out of disdain, but simply because Chen Fei had reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in such a short time. Talent may be high, but it still needs time to mature. The five opponents on the other side wouldn¡¯t assess your talent; they¡¯d only look at your strength. If Qin Haishan were to make a move against the opposing team, he would undoubtedly choose to eliminate the two individuals who had recently broken through first. Seeing Qin Haishan¡¯s gaze, Chen Fei smiled faintly and nodded.. Chapter 487 - Chapter 487: Perfect Concealment Chapter 487: Perfect Concealment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Four figures gradually dispersed, and the sound of explosions began to resonate in the surroundings, Chen Fei arrived at a hillside, where a blue flower was swaying in the wind, and a faint fragrance lingered in the air. The Qianyuan Sword fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hand. In the next moment, the sword¡¯s blade flashed, and the branch of the flower broke, and Chen Fei caught the flower in his hand. Having perfected the Primordial Profound Art, Chen Fei¡¯s strength, even without relying on the immense power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s physique, was not at the bottom among those in the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If one were to make a serious comparison, disregarding the influence of weapons, Chen Fei, solely relying on the Primordial Profound Art, could contend with many first-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. A cultivation technique of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm like this one was hardly mastered to perfection by anyone in the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Those who had reached such proficiency with this technique were generally at the third stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which is the mid-stage. Therefore, solely relying on the power of the Primordial Profound Art, Chen Fei was able to cut down this flower. Chen Fei glanced around, but there was nothing unusual, and the other three individuals were not far away. Chen Fei didn¡¯t rush to send the flower back but instead flashed to a tree. On this unremarkable tree, a large fruit was hanging, emanating a tantalizing fragrance that made one unable to resist plucking it and savoring its deliciousness. However, this fruit fragrance was merely an illusion, a spiritual material simulated by the Haiyue Cave¡¯s secret realm. Consuming it would bring no benefit to cultivators. In quick succession, Chen Fei cut down this fruit. Compared to Zhao Tianxuan earlier, when Chen Fei severed these resources, there would be a surging counterforce, but Chen Fei¡¯s body could easily absorb this counterforce. Therefore, there was no occurrence of being interrupted by the counterforce and disrupting his rhythm. Chen Fei glanced ahead, and just as he was about to leap forward, a red light suddenly flashed in mid-air. Chen Fei¡¯s footsteps instinctively halted, and the next moment, a message appeared in his mind: ¡°Black team, one player eliminated!¡± Outside the Haiyue Cave secret realm, Yu Shoucheng appeared in mid-air, spewing a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper, and his aura reaching a low point. Heavily injured, judging from the situation, if it weren¡¯t for the fact that they were inside the Haiyue Cave secret realm, where they could concede directly, Yu Shoucheng might have really died. Yu Shoucheng looked up at the water curtain above the Haiyue Cave secret realm, his expression grim. A major crisis had arisen; the five individuals on the opposite side had somehow found a rare treasure and temporarily infused its power into one of them. The ultimate result was that the person infused with this power had their strength skyrocket to the level of the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm. When Yu Shoucheng went for reconnaissance, he was indeed quite far away when he sensed the aura of the opponent¡¯s battle flag. At that time, Yu Shoucheng was circling in an arc, trying to observe more useful information when someone silently appeared in front of him, and it was none other than Mo Shiyi, the one infused with power. Thinking of Mo Shiyi¡¯s cold gaze, Yu Shoucheng couldn¡¯t help but clench his fist. Facing the power of the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Yu Shoucheng had no resistance whatsoever. The main reason was that Mo Shiyi¡¯s appearance had been too sudden, and he hadn¡¯t emitted the slightest hint of aura. Otherwise, if Yu Shoucheng had sensed Mo Shiyi¡¯s unusual aura from afar, he would have immediately fled. Fortunately, amidst the misfortune, Mo Shiyi couldn¡¯t perfectly control this power, and Yu Shoucheng was quick to evade. Otherwise, Yu Shoucheng might have been trapped inside the Haiyue Cave secret realm. Yu Shoucheng finally understood why the opponents didn¡¯t choose a direct duel on the arena. After Mo Shiyi used his techniques against Yu Shoucheng, his aura returned to normal, and he even dropped back to the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, weaker than before. Clearly, this infusion of power imposed a tremendous burden on the body. In a one-on-one arena battle, if Mo Shiyi had used this power, everyone would have witnessed it, and perhaps Yu Shoucheng wouldn¡¯t have been able to avoid it. However, by delaying and not stepping onto the stage, the opponents couldn¡¯t endure the strain of maintaining the power for too long. Using such a method once caused one¡¯s own aura to drop, weakening their combat prowess. It was essentially a one-for-one exchange. Moreover, the other four individuals who infused power into their teammates likely had their own issues, making it not worthwhile. However, in the flag-capturing battle, being entirely in the shadows gave the opponents this opportunity. ¡°If only we had chosen arena battles from the start!¡± Yu Shoucheng coughed a few times and looked up at the water curtain above with a worried expression. Regretting now was of no use. After all, initially, their side only had a slight advantage on paper. Even if they had chosen arena battles, nobody knew what the outcome would have been. The choice of the battle method was still in the hands of the opponents because this third-order secret realm had been in the possession of one of their factions for a hundred years, giving them the priority to choose. As long as it was a fair and just method of competition, it would be recognized by the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Now, Yu Shoucheng had been directly expelled by Mo Shiyi, without even the chance to escape and inform the situation. This meant that Qin Haishan and the others had no idea what had just occurred. Mo Shiyi couldn¡¯t accept another infusion of power, and the others probably couldn¡¯t do it consecutively either. This was their chance. If they waited for Mo Shiyi and the others to recover, it would become a problem. But Qin Haishan and the others had no knowledge of this situation! At this moment, on the sea surface, with Yu Shoucheng¡¯s elimination, there was suddenly a commotion. Moments ago, on the water curtain, they only saw the dots representing Mo Shiyi and Yu Shoucheng collide, and then the dot representing Yu Shoucheng disappeared from the water curtain. Yu Shoucheng¡¯s elimination happened so quickly that everyone thought there would be some back-and-forth, after all, both sides were in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. According to the information they had received, their strengths should have been similar. However, Yu Shoucheng was almost expelled from the Haiyue Cave secret realm in the instant they collided, and it caught everyone off guard. Many people who had bet on Qin Haishan¡¯s side to win in the betting circle suddenly became nervous. At least sixty percent of the bets were placed on Qin Haishan¡¯s side. After all, a lot of information had spread about this battle, and on paper, Qin Haishan¡¯s side had a certain advantage, so more people were betting on them. But now, with Yu Shoucheng¡¯s elimination, the balance of power had undergone a significant change within moments of the flag-capturing battle beginning. Setting aside other factors, if Mo Shiyi and the other four immediately charged toward Qin Haishan¡¯s side, they had a good chance of winning the final victory. After all, in a five-on-four scenario, it seemed like they could win. Especially since Mo Shiyi was able to eliminate Yu Shoucheng in an instant, it was clear that he had some secret technique. Unfortunately, on the water curtain, none of these details could be discerned. Inside the Haiyue Cave secret realm, When Qin Haishan and the other four received the notification from the secret realm, they couldn¡¯t help but be stunned, even Chen Fei was no exception. Yu Shoucheng¡¯s agility, even though Chen Fei had only glimpsed it briefly earlier, he understood that it was superior to his own. And now, just moments later, he had been eliminated? Qin Haishan¡¯s aura soared into the sky, indicating a gathering notification. Chen Fei swiftly moved and, in a few strides, arrived in front of Qin Haishan. However, at this moment, whether it was Qin Haishan, Zhao Tianxuan, or Tong Zhongqiu, their expressions were extremely grave. The fact that Yu Shoucheng had been eliminated was something they had never anticipated, which put them in a highly unfavorable position. Qin Haishan furrowed his brows with some self-blame because the elimination of their flag¡¯s aura had significantly increased the opponent¡¯s advantage, leading him to choose the current strategy. But under normal circumstances, with Yu Shoucheng¡¯s agility, he could have easily withdrawn without taking any risks. Unfortunately, an unexpected event had occurred. ¡°Now what do we do? The opponents might catch up to us very soon!¡± Zhao Tianxuan said with a deeply furrowed brow. Being outnumbered by one person created a significant disadvantage, and the five opponents on the other side were likely already on their way, which meant they could be surrounded soon. What was even more crucial was that they had absolutely no idea how Yu Shoucheng had been eliminated, and that was the most worrisome aspect. ¡°Let¡¯s not panic. The opponents must have used some treasure, and it definitely has some limitations,¡± Tong Zhongqiu said in a low voice. If the opponents had a significant advantage, they would have chosen direct arena battles from the beginning. It seemed that the opponents¡¯ methods couldn¡¯t be used continuously or were required to be used under the current circumstances for the advantage to be maximized. ¡°So, what do we do now?¡± Zhao Tianxuan looked at Qin Haishan. Qin Haishan remained silent, facing a dilemma. With the current situation of five against four, it wasn¡¯t a point of extreme disparity in strength. Even if they were surrounded, it wouldn¡¯t lead to a quick defeat. However, because they didn¡¯t know what kind of treasure the opponents had, Qin Haishan was somewhat hesitant to confront the five opponents directly, fearing that they might lose another team member. ¡°Hl stay in the front, and you continue gathering resources,¡± Chen Fei suddenly spoke up. ¡°No, it¡¯s too dangerous!¡± Qin Haishan thought for a moment, then shook his head. If Chen Fei got involved again, there would be no need to continue the flag-capturing battle. The scout at the forefront was inevitably in the most dangerous position. ¡°They probably can¡¯t see me.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s aura suddenly disappeared. He ran his right hand across his forehead, and with the rotation of his sword and the movement of his eyes, he eliminated all traces of his previous presence. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant trembled as the heat radiating from Chen Fei¡¯s body rapidly dissipated. If one didn¡¯t see Chen Fei with their own eyes and relied solely on mental perception, he would now appear completely like a stubborn rock, devoid of the characteristic aura of a martial artist and without the slightest trace of warmth. Perfect concealment! Initially, Qin Haishan¡¯s resolute expression wavered, but now, if they wanted to win the flag-capturing battle, information was crucial. If the five opponents charged over immediately, it was clear that they believed their strength was superior and wanted to engage in direct combat to determine the outcome. However, if the opponents didn¡¯t arrive promptly, the situation would completely shift in another direction. The opponents¡¯ treasure likely had significant limitations, preventing continuous use, or there might be other significant drawbacks. In that case, Qin Haishan might need to lead his team to charge forward. ¡°Be careful, and if there¡¯s any trouble, retreat immediately,¡± Qin Haishan finally nodded. Chen Fei smiled faintly, his figure flickered, advancing to a position ten miles ahead, and then came to a halt, disappearing into the shadows. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At the same time, his clone emerged and continued rushing forward. The clone¡¯s strength and agility were mediocre, and if it encountered any of the opponents, it would be defeated instantly. Its ability to gather information was extremely limited. Even the possibility of being defeated before seeing anything was there, and it could potentially alert the opponents. But now, with Yu Shoucheng already eliminated, there was no need to worry about alerting the opponents. The most crucial thing now was to get a glimpse of the situation on the other side. Even if the information was limited, it was worth a try.. Chapter 488 - Chapter 488: Radicalization Chapter 488: Radicalization Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s clone cautiously flew forward, and compared to the speed of the main body, it was quite slow. Chen Fei¡¯s clone came from the Soaring Heaven Technique technique in the Primordial Sword Scripture which cultivated seventy-five acupoints. In the realm of acupoint cultivation, it was considered rather average. Later, as Chen Fei melted into the Primordial Sword Scripture the seven techniques complemented each other, and the speed of the Soaring Heaven Technique had indeed improved, which in turn increased the clone¡¯s speed slightly. However, this situation changed noticeably when Chen Fei broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm realm. The clone of Soaring Heaven Technique was said to possess thirty percent of the main body¡¯s strength, but in reality, when Chen Fei reached the pinnacle of acupoint cultivation, the clone¡¯s strength did not increase proportionally. Now that Chen Fei had reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm realm, the increase in the clone¡¯s power was minimal. Besides gaining the ability to fly, its strength was not much different from what Chen Fei had when he initially reached the pinnacle of acupoint cultivation. This wasn¡¯t the fault of Soaring Heaven Technique being weak; it was just that this technique was only at the level of acupoint cultivation. If you wanted it to perform like this in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm realm, it wasn¡¯t realistic. It was precisely because of this that when Yu Shoucheng mentioned going for reconnaissance earlier, Chen Fei didn¡¯t take the initiative to volunteer. With the clone¡¯s speed and strength, once discovered by someone, there would be no escaping for sure. However, no one had anticipated that after Yu Shoucheng left, he would simply disappear without returning. Chen Fei¡¯s clone advanced for dozens of miles, and from a distance, he sensed the aura of the enemy¡¯s battle flag. However, apart from the battle flag, he couldn¡¯t sense the auras of the other five individuals. The eyes of Chen Fei¡¯s clone emitted a faint glimmer, and with the Star Gazing Art he could vaguely sense the auras of a few people, but it was not very distinct. The clone¡¯s strength was too weak, even with the Star Gazing Art its ability to probe the area was extremely limited unless he closed the distance further. But with the current strength of the clone, even if its aura was eliminated using the Slaughter Spirit Technique it would still be easily discovered. After breaking through the limitations of the mind in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, compared to the Aperture Tempering realm, both the precision and scope of perception had greatly increased. Previously, Chen Fei could rely on his clone to move around under the noses of those in the Aperture Tempering realm, but under the perception of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm it was too conspicuous. After all, if you were constantly on the move, other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could clearly sense something unusual, regardless of whether you had an aura or not. Even a stone moving around would be a big issue. ¡°However, although I can¡¯t see clearly what they are doing, the fact that they didn¡¯t take immediate advantage and charge over here indicates that there are some significant limitations in eliminating Yu Shoucheng.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s clone pondered for a moment and then relayed the situation here to the main body, informing Qin Haishan and the other two. Chen Fei¡¯s clone didn¡¯t recklessly continue moving forward; there was always a faint feeling in his mind that proceeding further would be dangerous. Although the clone¡¯s strength was lacking, due to the shared source of consciousness, its perception of danger was still very keen. As for Chen Fei¡¯s main body, after a year of battling the second-tier Evil in the Strange Heart Realm, his mental power had grown significantly. Coupled with the boost from the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering, in terms of perception alone, Chen Fei¡¯s mental power was stronger than anyone in the cave. ¡°They should have long-range surveillance capabilities; no wonder trouble arose as soon as Yu Shoucheng arrived.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s clone furrowed his brow slightly; it was neither ideal to continue nor to retreat. The situation had become somewhat complicated. If he continued forward, the clone would likely be annihilated, and perhaps he could see who was behind it and if there was anything unusual. However, the clone would be completely unusable. In the short term, the clone couldn¡¯t be reconstituted. If he retreated, he would have some valuable information about what he had sensed earlier, but its value would be extremely limited. Chen Fei¡¯s clone stroked his chin and glanced around. Many places were shimmering with light, indicating resources that could aid the growth of the battle flag. He then looked in the distance where several auras seemed to be gathering together. It was likely that they weren¡¯t fully focused on acquiring resources, which suggested that their primary goal wasn¡¯t to let the battle flag grow. However, possessing a treasure that could prevent Yu Shoucheng from escaping, and even now, if they found an opportunity to eliminate one person from Chen Fei¡¯s side, the overall situation would be largely settled. The growth of the battle flag could naturally be placed in second place. After all, to make the battle flag grow, a significant amount of resources were required, and it couldn¡¯t be achieved in a short time. If it came down to a direct competition between battle flags, the advantage of eliminating one person from Chen Fei¡¯s side first would be significantly reduced. On Chen Fei¡¯s side, even though they had more people, they couldn¡¯t afford to choose the long-term route. They would undoubtedly opt for a swift and decisive battle, relying on their own treasures to find an opportunity to eliminate one person and solidify the situation. Chen Fei¡¯s clone cautiously approached a pit, looking at the jadeite that was mostly enveloped by rock layers in the pit, his expression slightly moved. Compared to the resources he had seen on his side just now, the resources here possessed a remarkable amount of spiritual energy. Is this to strengthen resistance and obtain resources within the opponent¡¯s territory to better assist the growth of their own battle flag? It should be for this reason; only then would the competition between the two sides become more intense. Otherwise, if they all just gathered resources within their own territory and only fought over the battle flag in the end, it would become a matter of who was more diligent. ¡°So, the best choice for this flag-snatching battle is to secretly transport the opponent¡¯s resources back?¡± Chen Fei thought to himself. It seemed that Mo Shiyi and the others were probably afraid that Chen Fei¡¯s side might try to eliminate one of them during the chaos, so the five of them were not splitting up at the moment. Therefore, it was likely that the opponents didn¡¯t fully understand the situation in the wilderness, or they did but were solely focused on how to use their treasures. Their goal was quite straightforward: waiting for their treasures¡¯ restrictions to open and then charging in. Chen Fei informed Qin Haishan and the other two about the situation his clone had observed, and their expressions all changed slightly. What they saw now was that the treasures in Mo Shiyi¡¯s hands were either still in the restricted period or had some unresolved side effects. If Qin Haishan and his group launched a full-scale attack while Mo Shiyi and his group were still dealing with those side effects, there might be a slim chance of success. Of course, the presence of side effects or restrictions on their treasures were speculations on Qin Haishan¡¯s side. They hadn¡¯t witnessed the scene when Yu Shoucheng was eliminated, so they couldn¡¯t accurately assess the situation. As for Yu Shoucheng, who had seen everything, he had already been eliminated and couldn¡¯t provide precise information. Therefore, charging in carried risks. If Mo Shiyi and his group were indeed waiting for such a move to capture them easily, then the flag-snatching battle would end abruptly. But if they didn¡¯t charge in, all their treasures would be limited to the battle flag, and their best option was to make the battle flag grow as quickly as possible to gain decisive power. Compared to Mo Shiyi and his group, the biggest advantage on Qin Haishan¡¯s side was that the aura of their battle flag had been erased. It would take Mo Shiyi and his group a considerable amount of effort to find them. On the other hand, they could observe Mo Shiyi and his group from a distance, given how prominent the battle flag¡¯s aura was. By constantly changing their positions, they could delay significantly. In just a moment, Qin Haishan had figured out the situation and made a decision. Thanks to Chen Fei¡¯s efforts in erasing the battle flag¡¯s aura, they had options. Otherwise, Qin Haishan¡¯s choices would have been severely limited. Chen Fei¡¯s main body, accompanied by Qin Haishan and the other two, reached the boundary area. Chen Fei asked Qin Haishan and the others to stay slightly behind and began collecting resources at the boundary points. Chen Fei¡¯s main body activated the Star Gazing Art to its maximum extent, combining it with his innate perception of danger, constantly surveying the surroundings and the distance. Compared to his clone, Chen Fei¡¯s main body¡¯s use of the Star Gazing Art was undoubtedly much more effective, providing clearer insights into the position of the enemy¡¯s flag and other areas nearby. In the following time, Chen Fei¡¯s main body collected resources almost one after another and had his clone deliver them to Qin Haishan, who quickly made the battle flag absorb them. Meanwhile, Qin Haishan and his two companions didn¡¯t idle either; they tirelessly mined resources at the boundary. Compared to the resources near their cave, the resources here contained much stronger spiritual energy, significantly speeding up the growth of the battle flag. This covert resource collection near the edge of the enemy¡¯s surveillance felt quite thrilling. Chen Fei did feel a bit regretful that he hadn¡¯t asked Yu Shoucheng to stay and come over himself at the beginning. However, in hindsight, if Yu Shoucheng hadn¡¯t been eliminated, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have known about the opponent¡¯s possession of such a treasure. In that case, if the opponent had used it unexpectedly, someone would still have been eliminated, whether it was Chen Fei or any of Qin Haishan¡¯s group. So, in this sense, Yu Shoucheng¡¯s elimination seemed to have gained some value, at least making Chen Fei and his group much more cautious and their approach to the situation more extreme. Otherwise, if Yu Shoucheng hadn¡¯t been eliminated, Chen Fei¡¯s group wouldn¡¯t have been able to gather resources near the boundary like this. Even if they had been too cautious at the beginning and hadn¡¯t sent anyone for reconnaissance, they probably wouldn¡¯t have known how abundant the spiritual energy in the boundary and the opponent¡¯s territory was. At the same time, the opponent would have noticed the issue with the boundary resource points first and then upgraded their battle flag in advance, which would have led to a worse outcome for Chen Fei¡¯s group. Due to a series of fortuitous events, the situation had evolved into its current state. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only On Chen Fei¡¯s side, they were happily mining resources, and outside the Haiyue Cave, everyone was staring wide-eyed at the scene displayed on the water curtain. No one had expected Qin Haishan¡¯s group to become so aggressive after eliminating one person, going directly to the boundary between the two sides to mine resources. Meanwhile, Mo Shiyi¡¯s group didn¡¯t seem to know what they were doing; they were all gathered together. Only Mo Shiyi occasionally roamed the perimeter, checking for any unusual occurrences. However, the area Mo Shiyi could investigate was limited, and there was still a considerable distance from the boundary. While they could sense the aura of the battle flag at this distance, they couldn¡¯t detect individual auras. As time passed, the aura of Mo Shiyi¡¯s group, which had decreased due to infusing power, gradually recovered, and they continued infusing without any issues.. Chapter 489 - Chapter 489: Defying the Battle Chapter 489: Defying the Battle Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Qin Haishan and his group have yet to arrive till now, eliminating Yu Shoucheng has made them somewhat wary of us.¡± Mo Shiyi played with the Profound Origin Pearl in his hand, which could harness the power of four other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts and merge it with his own, allowing Mo Shiyi to unleash the power of the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Of course, Mo Shiyi¡¯s own strength was formidable, just like Qin Haishan, both of them had already reached the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With the added boost from the Profound Origin Pearl, they had reached that level. In the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one realm was a world of difference. Facing a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert in the initial stage was like asking to be defeated, without any surprise. Although the Profound Origin Pearl could only unleash one attack, Mo Shiyi couldn¡¯t perfectly control this power, but it was more than enough against an initial stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponent. Yu Shoucheng had broken through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm decades ago, with both experience and skills at his disposal, but when facing Mo Shiyi, he left the battle heavily injured. If Mo Shiyi had controlled the power more finely at that moment, Yu Shoucheng might have died on the spot. ¡°Qin Haishan and his group probably want to turn the tide with the power of the battle flag,¡± Miao Wanhong chuckled softly. ¡°We tried just now, and to make the battle flag ascend, it requires an immense amount of resources, not something that can be accomplished in a short time,¡± Hu Yanwu shook his head. At this moment, they wouldn¡¯t give the other side any opportunity. They had actually considered whether to upgrade the battle flag before, but with Yu Shoucheng eliminated, boosting the flag would slow them down instead. In the end, if they had to rely on the battle flag, it would be a loss for them. So, once they confirmed that it would take enough time to upgrade the flag, they simply gave up on that idea. ¡°Let¡¯s go and conclude this battle!¡± Mo Shiyi¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile. They had prepared contingency plans in case Qin Haishan and his group pursued them. Because of this scenario, they had stayed together since Yu Shoucheng¡¯s elimination to prevent being picked off one by one. In Mo Shiyi¡¯s eyes, if Qin Haishan and his group had the courage to come over at that time, the final result would still have been somewhat uncertain, considering that their strength had indeed been affected back then. But now, Qin Haishan and his four companions were hesitating and wouldn¡¯t dare to come over, naturally missing their last opportunity. With the recovery of the five of them now, the outcome of this battle had been completely sealed, without any other unexpected events. Mo Shiyi and his group soared into the sky, heading straight for the opposing boundary. At the border between the two sides, Chen Fei¡¯s head suddenly lifted. In Chen Fei¡¯s field of vision, that red battle flag was rapidly moving. Chen Fei used his elemental power to vibrate a jade pendant in his possession. Qin Haishan and his three companions quickly appeared by Chen Fei¡¯s side. Chen Fei waved his right hand, suppressing the aura of Qin Haishan and his three companions, then personally led them to disappear on the spot. Mo Shiyi¡¯s Profound Origin Pearl possessed extremely strong reconnaissance capabilities. Chen Fei, accompanied by his three companions, could avoid being tracked and buy more time. Moreover, relying on Chen Fei¡¯s mental perception, they could better evade the detection range of the Profound Origin Pearl. Chen Fei led Qin Haishan and his three companions to move in the opposite direction, carving an arc that took them deeper into the opponent¡¯s territory, just as they passed by Mo Shiyi¡¯s group. ¡°All right, they¡¯ve entered our territory, let¡¯s continue harvesting resources.¡± As they ventured deeper into the enemy¡¯s territory, Chen Fei and his group discovered that the elemental energy contained in the resources here was even richer. It was evident that the deeper they penetrated the opponent¡¯s territory, the more elemental energy the resource points provided. This seemed to be one of the rules of this flag-snatching battle. When harvesting resources from their own territory, the elemental energy given was minimal, but when collecting from the opponent¡¯s territory, the elemental energy was abundant, and the deeper they went, the more they obtained. Even Zhao Tianxuan and his two companions couldn¡¯t help but smile, and even Qin Haishan, who was usually reserved, had a hint of satisfaction on his face. Clearly, Mo Shiyi and his group had never intended to develop the battle flag, and through their resource harvesting just now, Chen Fei¡¯s team had already established a preliminary advantage. Now, by collecting resources in this area, their advantage would continue to grow. By the time Mo Shiyi and his group realized what was happening, the advantage they had built would be insurmountable. This is the snowball effect; the snowball that starts rolling gains a significant advantage, which grows bigger as it continues, becoming unstoppable as time goes on! Chen Fei continued to sense the distance, preventing Mo Shiyi and his group from suddenly returning, while also not delaying in slicing open the jade marrow in front of him. Qin Haishan and his three companions were now completely focused on harvesting resources. When they were at the border between the two sides, Qin Haishan and his companions were still not entirely committed to resource collection, as they were always worried about the possible return of Mo Shiyi and his group. However, with Chen Fei having detected the movement of the opponent¡¯s battle flag ahead of time and leading them perfectly to avoid Mo Shiyi and his group, the trust in Chen Fei from Qin Haishan and his companions had further strengthened. Despite the unfavorable initial development of this flag-snatching battle, it seemed to have entered the right track due to Chen Fei¡¯s role. Although Chen Fei had the lowest cultivation level among them, the role he played now was the most significant. This was something they couldn¡¯t have foreseen before. Qin Haishan was already contemplating in his mind that if they were to win this flag-snatching battle in the end, they should consider expanding the area allocated to the Primordial Sword Sect within the third-level secret realm. After all, no matter how you looked at it, Chen Fei¡¯s contribution in this battle was enormous. The original allocation seemed a bit too stingy. As the black battle flag continued to absorb resources, the waves of fluctuation within it grew stronger. Chen Fei even performed the Slaughter Spirit Technique twice to cover up the flag¡¯s aura once again. On the other side, Mo Shiyi and his group charged into the opponent¡¯s territory with great momentum, expecting to sense the aura of the opponent¡¯s battle flag soon. However, after circling around, they hadn¡¯t even caught a glimpse of the flag¡¯s shadow. ¡°The opponent must have used a formation to conceal the flag¡¯s aura!¡± Miao Wanhong frowned. ¡°Using a formation to hide the aura means that the flag¡¯s location would be difficult to change, and even if they use a formation plate, the flag¡¯s movement speed would be extremely slow,¡± Hu Yanwu said solemnly. ¡°They¡¯re probably hiding in some corner, trying to quietly raise the flag. This territory isn¡¯t that large, and even if we search it inch by inch, we¡¯ll find them!¡± Mo Shiyi snorted. The drawback of concealing the flag¡¯s aura with a formation was evident. With the speed of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, it wouldn¡¯t take too long to traverse this territory. Mo Shiyi and his group began searching along a specific route. In just fifteen minutes, they had covered most of the territory. However, during this quarter of an hour, Mo Shiyi¡¯s group had found nothing. Qin Haishan and his three companions seemed to have disappeared. Mo Shiyi had a vague sense of foreboding, but since they hadn¡¯t completely searched the territory yet, he couldn¡¯t be sure if his intuition was correct. Meanwhile, outside the Haiyue Cave, Everyone watched as Mo Shiyi and his group searched the opponent¡¯s territory vigorously. At the same time, Chen Fei¡¯s group remained near Mo Shiyi¡¯s territory¡¯s cave, harvesting resources. On the water curtain, the resource points were densely packed with small red dots, and these dots were being swiftly cleared by Qin Haishan and his three companions. Qin Haishan¡¯s battle flag had no aura within the cave, but on the water curtain, everyone could see that the flag¡¯s aura was rising rapidly. Clearly, the power of this black battle flag was increasing at an extremely fast rate. From the situation, it was undoubtedly Mo Shiyi and his group¡¯s intention to quickly capture Qin Haishan¡¯s team, but they had been perfectly avoided by Qin Haishan¡¯s four members and were now futilely searching. Previously, everyone had assumed that with Yu Shoucheng being the first to be eliminated, the victor of this flag-snatching battle would likely be Mo Shiyi¡¯s group. After all, outnumbering and all being in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was unlikely for any other unexpected events to occur. However, the current situation seemed to have taken a turn, with the balance tipping towards Qin Haishan¡¯s side. As time passed, this trend would become more apparent. Yu Shoucheng floated in mid-air, watching the changes in the situation on the water curtain, his expression relaxing slightly. Even though it wasn¡¯t the final moment, no one knew what would happen. But at least, now within the Haiyue Cave, both sides had returned to a certain level of equilibrium. Now it depended on whether Qin Haishan would raise the flag first or if Mo Shiyi¡¯s group would capture them first. The longer it dragged on, the more favorable it would be for Qin Haishan¡¯s side! Inside the Haiyue Cave, as Mo Shiyi and his group completed their search of the last corner of their territory, their expressions turned serious. They hadn¡¯t found any trace of Qin Haishan and his three companions, nor had they discovered any formations. It was clear that at some point, Qin Haishan¡¯s group had entered their territory without them noticing. Furthermore, Mo Shiyi and his group realized that the resources within the opponent¡¯s territory were extremely abundant, and the deeper they went, the more elemental energy they found. The resources near their cave had an astonishing amount of elemental energy. ¡°Let¡¯s go back, we can¡¯t let them continue to raise the flag!¡± Mo Shiyi soared into the sky. They no longer had time to raise their own flag at this point. Even if they stopped to raise their flag, they would fall into the opponent¡¯s rhythm. There was no other option now; they had to go all-in and quickly find the four from the opposing side. Trying to both find them and raise the flag would only waste more time. Several dozen miles away, Chen Fei was in the midst of slicing down a spirit fruit when he suddenly sensed the presence of the opponent¡¯s flag. Chen Fei employed the same tactics, summoning Qin Haishan and his three companions, suppressing the auras of all four, and then quietly slipping away to another location. If it were just Chen Fei alone, evading would be simpler, even seamless. However, without Qin Haishan and his three companions, if Chen Fei was alone and managed to remain hidden, Mo Shiyi might opt to raise the flag in their absence. The speed at which one person could gather resources couldn¡¯t compare to that of five people. Even if the opponent¡¯s flag gained a lead, it could be caught up to eventually, and in the end, Chen Fei would lose. Therefore, Chen Fei had to ensure that their team of four remained intact. Only then would the advantage of their flag continue to grow. One-quarter of an hour later, Mo Shiyi and his group stopped searching. They still couldn¡¯t find any trace of the opponent, no matter how hard they looked. Their expressions had gone beyond seriousness at this point. ¡°Miao, find a concealed place and use a formation to conceal the flag¡¯s aura.¡± Mo Shiyi handed the flag over to Miao Wanhong. While Mo Shiyi didn¡¯t know how Qin Haishan¡¯s group managed to conceal the flag¡¯s aura and move so quickly while eluding them, their only option now was to conceal their own flag¡¯s aura and send the other four to search for Qin Haishan¡¯s group. Otherwise, if they continued searching like this, they might end up being the losers. Although handing the flag to Miao Wanhong was somewhat risky, there was no other way at this point. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Okay!¡± Miao Wanhong nodded and then flew towards another location. Mo Shiyi turned around with a cold expression. Now he wanted to see how the opponent would hide from them without the strong aura of their flag. In a four versus four situation with the Profound Origin Pearl on their side, the advantage was still in their hands. Several dozen miles away, Chen Fei sensed the aura of the opponent¡¯s flag moving away, but suddenly, his mental state trembled. Danger was approaching! Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: Heavenly Eye Chapter 490: Heavenly Eye Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°They¡¯re coming after us? The aura of the battle flag disappeared. Did someone take the battle flag separately?¡± Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he sensed the growing sense of danger. Chen Fei began to feel somewhat certain. The other side¡¯s actions were undoubtedly risky, considering this was a flag-snatching battle, and seizing the flag was the real key. As for how many people would be eliminated, that was just a process, not the final result. Apparently, the inability to find Chen Fei and his group made Mo Shiyi and the others anxious, forcing them to make this choice. After all, the aura of the battle flag was too strong, and they couldn¡¯t conceal it. Chen Fei shook the jade pendant at his waist, and Qin Haishan and the other two appeared by his side. Chen Fei waved his right hand, dissipating the scene¡¯s aura, and then the four of them disappeared on the spot. Qin Haishan and the other two had no doubts about Chen Fei¡¯s actions. After all, from just now until now, Chen Fei had been guiding them all along. And the fact proved that Chen Fei had indeed perfectly avoided Mo Shiyi and the others, which was incredibly impressive. Leading Qin Haishan and the other two, Chen Fei changed directions a few times, and the sense of danger in his heart gradually lessened. However, compared to the clear perception of the battle flag¡¯s aura as the target just now, relying solely on a vague sense with his spiritual sense was actually quite dangerous. ¡°Perhaps one wrong choice could have led us straight towards Mo Shiyi¡¯s direction. Even if we changed course due to the increased sense of danger, we would have fallen into the detection range of the Profound Origin Pearl. At that point, it would be much less likely to escape from Mo Shiyi and his group¡¯s pursuit. ¡°Mo Shiyi has hidden the battle flag. It won¡¯t be easy to avoid them like we did just now,¡± Chen Fei said as they stopped in a dense forest, turning to look at Qin Haishan and the other two. ¡°The battle flag still needs some time to upgrade to a middle-grade magic treasure,¡± Qin Haishan said as he lifted the black battle flag in his hand, emitting a faint glow. The battle flag started as a low-grade spiritual weapon, but after devouring so many resources, it had evolved to the level of a low-grade magic treasure. Now, it was approaching the level of a middle-grade magic treasure. This speed was quite fast, thanks in part to the abundant resources in the territory of the other party. The power of a low-grade magic treasure was still far from what everyone expected. After all, everyone except Chen Fei had a low-grade magic treasure in their hands. Adding another low-grade magic treasure like the battle flag would not have much impact on the overall situation. According to Chen Fei¡¯s group¡¯s estimation, the treasures on Mo Shiyi¡¯s side were either capable of instantly trapping people with no escape or possessed the power of a mid-Combine Aperture Tempering realm attack. If it¡¯s the former scenario, the situation is still manageable. However, if it¡¯s the latter, Qin Haishan and the others would only have a chance if they upgraded the battle flag to a middle-grade magic treasure. Even in a confrontation, against the power of the mid-Combine Aperture Tempering realm, even a single attack from someone wielding a middle-grade magic treasure would likely result in serious injuries if it landed squarely. To win the battle, Qin Haishan¡¯s side would be best off upgrading the battle flag to a top-grade magic treasure. In that case, even if they were hit head-on, the worst outcome would be minor injuries. With a top-grade magic treasure in hand, even with minor injuries, they could unleash power close to the mid-Combine Aperture Tempering realm, enough to sweep away Mo Shiyi and his group. However, upgrading the battle flag to a top-grade magic treasure would require time. The power difference between each tier of magic treasures was substantial, just like the Combine Aperture Tempering realm levels. Therefore, even though the battle flag seemed to be nearing a middle-grade magic treasure, truly upgrading it to a top-grade magic treasure would take at least half an hour. Half an hour was something Mo Shiyi and his group wouldn¡¯t readily provide. It could only be said that the item in Mo Shiyi¡¯s possession was too exceptional, forcing Qin Haishan and his group to temporarily retreat and wait for other opportunities. ¡°If they dare to split up, then we¡¯ll go and snatch their battle flag!¡± Zhao Tianxuan said firmly. ¡°No, it won¡¯t work. The boundaries on both sides are too vast. Finding their battle flag won¡¯t be a quick task. By the time we locate it, not only will we fail to upgrade our own battle flag, but we might also run into them,¡± Tong Zhongqiu said after some thought, shaking his head. This flag-snatching battle had evolved into a decisive situation. It forced both sides to commit to a single path. Being indecisive would only lead to failure. Mo Shiyi and his group were forced to split up and hide their battle flag. If Qin Haishan¡¯s group followed this rhythm and tried to find their opponent¡¯s battle flag, it would play right into Mo Shiyi¡¯s hands. Mo Shiyi and his group were most concerned about Qin Haishan¡¯s side upgrading their battle flag to an unstoppable level. ¡°But we don¡¯t have enough time. We might run into Mo Shiyi and his group before we can upgrade the battle flag to a top-grade magic treasure,¡± Zhao Tianxuan furrowed his brow. ¡°Let¡¯s return to our own territory. Mo Shiyi and his group have just come back from there, so they won¡¯t go back there temporarily,¡± Qin Haishan said in a low voice. In the opponent¡¯s territory, the resources and aura were more abundant, and Mo Shiyi and his group were bound to be aware of this fact. Therefore, Mo Shiyi¡¯s first priority would be to sweep through their own territory, preventing Qin Haishan¡¯s battle flag from growing rapidly. ¡°Agreed!¡± Tong Zhongqiu and Zhao Tianxuan both nodded. Although their territory had fewer resources and aura, they could at least upgrade the battle flag to a middle-grade magic treasure for the time being. ¡°As long as we have a middle-grade magic treasure, our situation will stabilize significantly. Even if we do run into Mo Shiyi and his group later, we won¡¯t know the outcome until we actually engage in battle,¡± Chen Fei suddenly spoke up. ¡°You¡¯re going to search for it alone?¡± Qin Haishan and the others looked at Chen Fei in astonishment. ¡°Yes,¡± Chen Fei nodded and continued, ¡°I have a secret technique that can track auras and traces. There¡¯s a chance I can dig out their location.¡± Qin Haishan and the others exchanged surprised glances. They couldn¡¯t believe there was yet another secret technique! From eliminating auras to remote observation, as well as guiding them to evade Mo Shiyi and his group, Chen Fei had already demonstrated several secret techniques, and each one had been incredibly useful. Now, there was a new secret technique that could potentially track the location of Mo Shiyi and his group¡¯s battle flag. They were aware of Chen Fei¡¯s background, coming from a declining small sect that had been in obscurity for many years. If they didn¡¯t know his origins, they might have suspected that Chen Fei had some affiliation with a major power. So, was this how people from small sects were nowadays, giving it their all like this? The key question was how Chen Fei, in his early thirties, had managed to advance to the Combine Aperture Tempering realm. He not only practiced elemental cultivation techniques but also various secret techniques. Did he have such a remarkably efficient use of time? What kind of monstrous talent was he? ¡°Do you have confidence?¡± Qin Haishan asked, still concerned. Now that there were only four of them, if they accidentally lost one, even with a middle-grade magic treasure, they wouldn¡¯t have any chance of winning. ¡°I¡¯ll try to find it. If I can¡¯t locate it quickly, I¡¯ll regroup with you,¡± Chen Fei whispered. They all had the Linked Jade, allowing Chen Fei to quickly locate their positions. Qin Haishan pondered for a moment, exchanged glances with Zhao Tianxuan and Tong Zhongqiu, and finally nodded. In this flag-snatching battle, thanks to Chen Fei, they had managed to turn the unfavorable situation into the current state. Chen Fei had already proven his extraordinary abilities. This time, they chose to continue trusting Chen Fei. ¡°Be careful. If there¡¯s any trouble, notify us immediately,¡± Qin Haishan cautioned. ¡°Got it!¡± Chen Fei nodded, then soared into the sky, heading southeast. Qin Haishan watched Chen Fei¡¯s figure, then, with Tong Zhongqiu and Zhao Tianxuan, flew towards their own territory. Chen Fei carefully sensed his surroundings as he flew to the location where Mo Shiyi and his group¡¯s battle flag had disappeared earlier. This place was where Chen Fei had last sensed the presence of their opponent¡¯s battle flag. To track their opponent¡¯s battle flag, he had to start from here. Backtrack Vision! Chen Fei pointed his right hand towards his eyes and, in the next moment, various pieces of easily overlooked information in his surroundings were suddenly within his sight. Backtrack Vision, a secret technique contained within the Azure Sky Technique, could be considered the most valuable skill in the entire Azure Sky Technique according to Chen Fei¡¯s opinion. Before even fully studying the Azure Sky Technique, Chen Fei had isolated the Backtrack Vision and cultivated it to a state of perfection. The Backtrack Vision was said to allow one to see the past as if it possessed the laws of cause and effect. However, once Chen Fei truly practiced it, he realized that the Backtrack Vision wasn¡¯t as miraculous as it sounded. Instead, it primarily collected various information from the surroundings and then deduced from there. The more advanced the cultivation of the technique, the more details it could capture, and the more comprehensive the deductions it could make. Therefore, it was more accurate to say that the Backtrack Vision didn¡¯t see the past but rather used the current situation to retroactively analyze the past. Everything it ¡°saw¡± was the result of deduction. The grass on the ground, scattered leaves, wind direction, fluctuations in elemental energy, and countless other details were all meticulously taken in by Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Gradually, in Chen Fei¡¯s vision, five blurry phantoms appeared in mid-air. Four of them were flying in the direction from which Chen Fei had come, and one of them was heading forward while holding a flag. ¡°It¡¯s indeed one person carrying the battle flag away!¡± Chen Fei immediately followed, but after just a few hundred meters, he had to stop again to gather information from his surroundings and deduce the opponent¡¯s direction. ¡°Too slow. Flying in the Combine Aperture Tempering realm causes minimal environmental changes, and the most obvious, the natural elemental energy, is the most elusive.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s right hand passed over his brow, and the Backtrack Vision began to operate, collecting all the surrounding auras. However, soon, Chen Fei frowned. The aura of the battle flag was too intense, and when gathering information from the past, all he found was this aura in every direction, making it difficult to search effectively. ¡°Activate!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s mental focus in his sea of consciousness trembled intensely, and the Sword Return Eye, Backtrack Vision, and Star Gazing Technique merged together. A crack at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s brow expanded, emitting a beam of light. The Heavenly Eye! The entire world seemed to pause for a moment, and in Chen Fei¡¯s field of vision, a world composed of numerous lines was born. Chen Fei¡¯s mental power began to consume rapidly, but in his sight, a thin red line clearly displayed itself, marking the path where the opponent¡¯s battle flag had passed. Nothing could escape his sight! Chapter 491 - Chapter 491: Settling the Universe Chapter 491: Settling the Universe Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Most of it is related to investigation types, and Chen Fei naturally merged these three martial arts techniques. However, after merging the techniques, Chen Fei rarely uses them. It¡¯s not that the fusion of techniques failed, but rather, the merged technique consumes too much mental power, and even with Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength, he cannot sustain it for a long time. It¡¯s as if a quantitative change has led to a qualitative change. These three martial arts techniques are almost specialized in their respective areas, each excelling in its own way. Therefore, there is no need for complementing weaknesses in this merged technique among these three. They have simply merged to become a stronger entity. However, in normal times, Chen Fei doesn¡¯t really need such a strong investigative ability, so usually operating one of these martial arts techniques is sufficient. Even when using all three together, the consumption of mental power is not as excessive as after merging. Although the consumption of mental power is excessive, leading to an inability to operate it for an extended period, it must be said that the effect is truly powerful. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, following the red line in his field of vision as he flew for a while, and in just a moment, he arrived at a mountainous location. Here, the red line had already disappeared into a cliff. Just by looking at that part of the mountain wall, there is no discernible difference from other parts of the mountains. However, Chen Fei knew that the red battle flag was currently within that mountain wall. On the way here, it seemed that the other party was also worried that someone might follow the aura, so they used an array to conceal the aura of the battle flag, and then slowly flew here. But unfortunately, at this moment, the fused Heavenly Eye not only tracked auras but also traced footprints. ¡°There¡¯s only one person; there¡¯s no need to call them over.¡± Chen Fei remained expressionless, pretending to merely pass by and flew over the mountains. Inside the mountains, Miao Wanhong hid within a formation, relying on a slight perception of the outside world to detect Chen Fei¡¯s figure. As for Chen Fei, Miao Wanhong not only recognized him but also had a lot of information about him at his fingertips. From the information Miao Wanhong had received, Chen Fei could be considered the weakest in the opposing camp in terms of current strength, but he also possessed the greatest potential. However, potential is something for the future; strength is the most real thing at present. Miao Wanhong had reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm several decades ago and was currently at the first stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was not exceptionally strong, but at least he was above average. Facing Chen Fei, who had just broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and didn¡¯t have any magical treasures on hand, Miao Wanhong was confident of an absolute victory. Therefore, seeing that Chen Fei was alone, Miao Wanhong had a plan to break through and completely leave Chen Fei behind here. Now that Yu Shoucheng had been eliminated, if Chen Fei were to be eliminated as well, there would only be three people left on the opposing side, and the situation would change immediately. However, Miao Wanhong hesitated for a moment and ultimately did not take action. His most important task at the moment was to protect the battle flag and ensure that nothing unexpected happened to it. Chen Fei¡¯s appearance here alone was somewhat abrupt, which made Miao Wanhong unable to make a firm decision. ¡°You¡¯re lucky!¡± Miao Wanhong sensed Chen Fei flying over the mountains and raised his eyes slightly. Outside the Haiyue Cave. Everyone stared at the water curtain, and in just a short period of time, the scenes displayed on the water curtain had undergone numerous changes. Even though they couldn¡¯t see the real scene inside the cave mansion, just the changes in the light spots of a few people on the water curtain spread a sense of tension. First, on this side, Mo Shiyi made the decision to split up and took the battle flag with him separately. Then, on Qin Haishan¡¯s side, even though there were only four people, they also decided to split up. Then, everyone watched as Chen Fei followed the same path as Miao Wanhong had left. The route he followed almost completely overlapped with Miao Wanhong¡¯s, indicating that Chen Fei wasn¡¯t just guessing; he could truly track the position of the battle flag all the way. However, in just a moment, they saw the light spot representing Chen Fei merge with Miao Wanhong¡¯s and the position of the red battle flag. Chen Fei had found Miao Wanhong! Everyone stared wide-eyed, unwilling to miss any details. In their view, after finding Miao Wanhong, Chen Fei should gather Qjn Haishan and the other three to make a concerted effort to seize the battle flag. As long as they captured the battle flag, they would have almost won the majority of this competition. Inside the Haiyue Cave. ¡°Boom!¡± Various thoughts were swirling in Miao Wanhong¡¯s mind when suddenly, the entire mountain range erupted with a violent sound. Chen Fei, who was supposed to be flying away, somehow returned and charged into the mountain¡¯s depths with a sword in hand, standing in front of Miao Wanhong. Swift as a rabbit, he arrived before Miao Wanhong in the blink of an eye. Seeing Chen Fei appear before him, Miao Wanhong¡¯s heart involuntarily trembled. He tried to sense his surroundings with his mental power, wanting to see where Qin Haishan and the other three were and how he could break through from his current position. But as Miao Wanhong¡¯s mental power swept across the four directions, apart from Chen Fei, there was absolutely no trace of Qin Haishan and the others. Miao Wanhong, who had initially looked a bit nervous, now showed a hint of puzzlement. ¡°Just you?¡± His mental power continued to investigate, but he still didn¡¯t detect any signs of others. At this point, Qin Haishan and his two companions had no need to hide any longer. They should appear directly and seize the battle flag from Miao Wanhong; that was the most crucial task. ¡°Yeah, just me.¡± Chen Fei looked at the red battle flag in Miao Wanhong¡¯s hand, and a faint smile crossed his lips. At this distance, even if Chen Fei¡¯s agility was average, Miao Wanhong wouldn¡¯t be able to escape. ¡°Just you? How dare you be so audacious!¡± Miao Wanhong¡¯s eyes widened, his nervousness turning into anger. Someone who had recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and came from an ordinary sect dared to act so arrogantly. ¡°I alone am enough!¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly, sweeping his sword to break the formation in front of him. He appeared in front of Miao Wanhong, thrusting his sword towards him. ¡°Arrogant!¡± Seeing Chen Fei take the initiative to attack him, Miao Wanhong laughed in anger. Did Chen Fei think they were still in the stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, engaging in child¡¯s play-like battles? A cold gleam flashed in Miao Wanhong¡¯s eyes as he swept his blade horizontally. Today, he wanted to teach Chen Fei a lesson: there was a difference between Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and it was best to remain low-key until one¡¯s strength had grown. ¡°You, who have barely broken through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in less than a year, have no right to compare yourself to him with his current first-stage strength!¡± ¡°Splash!¡± Like waves in a deep blue sea, as Miao Wanhong swung his blade, the surrounding natural energy transformed into a vast ocean, crashing down towards Chen Fei. The ¡°Divine Water Technique¡± was a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation technique that Miao Wanhong practiced, focusing on water. Once mastered, it could continuously generate the power of surging waves. Especially in environments like the Endless Sea, it could provide significant enhancements. Although today they were inside the Haiyue Cave and couldn¡¯t benefit from such enhancements, with Miao Wanhong¡¯s current cultivation level and his understanding of the Divine Water Technique, the power of this strike was still astonishing. Chen Fei remained expressionless as the black sword energy attached to the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade had become as thin as a cicada¡¯s wing. Having cultivated the ¡°Profound Slaying Sword,¡± which had absorbed the essence of the ¡°Primordial Sword Scripture¡± to perfection, Chen Fei¡¯s combat power had naturally improved. The sword energy on the blade had been intentionally compressed by Chen Fei. The faint roars of a hidden dragon and elephant echoed within Chen Fei¡¯s body. Unbeknownst to him, a layer of blood flame had ignited on his skin. Facing Miao Wanhong, a first-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Chen Fei didn¡¯t take any chances and went all out from the start. The area for capturing the flag wasn¡¯t large, and if the battle here were to drag on for even a moment, others would sense it. Especially Mo Shiyi and the others, who were very close to this mountain range. With their speed, they wouldn¡¯t take long to arrive. ¡°Boom!¡± As swords clashed, the immense force shattered the entire mountain¡¯s interior. Miao Wanhong, who had initially been smirking in anger, suddenly froze. An incomparable and majestic force was surging toward him along the blade. Miao Wanhong tightly gripped the blade in his hand, refusing to let it go. However, he couldn¡¯t immediately dispel the force, and he involuntarily started moving backward. Despite Chen Fei having recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and not yet reached the first stage, and despite the blade in his hand being nothing more than a top-grade spiritual weapon, after just one move, it was Miao Wanhong who was retreating. Miao Wanhong was filled with confusion, but he understood that all his earlier judgments had been wrong. Based on the strength Chen Fei had just displayed, his battle flag was really at risk of being taken. Moreover, with both sides being so close now, there was no way for Miao Wanhong to escape. ¡°Delay!¡± Miao Wanhong instantly decided on a strategy: to delay until Mo Shiyi and the others arrived. ¡°Splash!¡± The sound of the waves around Miao Wanhong grew louder, but his swordplay had shifted from an offensive to a defensive stance. The Divine Water Technique excelled in defense compared to its offense. In some ways, the defensive power of the Divine Water Technique might even surpass its offensive capabilities. Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly as he realized that he hadn¡¯t inflicted severe injuries on Miao Wanhong with a single sword strike, deviating somewhat from his expectations. Of course, if they had met in a different location, Chen Fei could easily have killed Miao Wanhong. It would just have taken a bit more time. But now, in this place, that extra time could lead to many unexpected events. Meanwhile, dozens of miles away, both Mo Shiyi and Qin Haishan¡¯s groups sensed the distant fluctuations of battle. Their faces changed immediately because they had no idea what was happening at the moment. Mo Shiyi¡¯s group rushed towards the location of the battle. Qjn Haishan¡¯s group hesitated for a moment but followed suit. They had already elevated the battle flag to the status of a middle-grade magical treasure just now. Even if they were to encounter Mo Shiyi and his group shortly, they already had the strength to resist. Mo Shiyi¡¯s group was closer to the location of the battle. In just a moment, they had covered half of the distance, and it wouldn¡¯t be long before they reached the battle site. ¡°Buzz!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Suddenly, the entire Haiyue Cave trembled slightly, and a bloody light flashed across the sky. Miao Wanhong was eliminated! Everyone received a notification from the Haiyue Cave in their minds. The Flame Flag changed hands! Mo Shiyi¡¯s group hadn¡¯t even fully processed the news of Miao Wanhong¡¯s elimination when another message left them stunned.. Chapter 492 - Chapter 492: Cheating Chapter 492: Cheating Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Miao Wanhong was eliminated, and the Flame Flag he guarded was taken away; it was almost inevitable. However, Mo Shiyi and his group did not react to the news of Miao Wanhong¡¯s elimination. At this moment, two consecutive messages had completely shattered the mentality of Mo Shiyi¡¯s group. In this Flag Capture Battle, the most crucial element was the flag itself. But now, the flag had fallen into the hands of the enemy. Even though they had gained a significant advantage by eliminating Yu Shoucheng from the opposing team at the beginning, all those advantages had vanished. ¡°Stop them, intercept them!¡± Mo Shiyi¡¯s face contorted with determination as he pushed his speed to the extreme, charging forward as if his life depended on it. In fact, when the fluctuations of the battle had reached them earlier, they had received a warning from Miao Wanhong at the same time. However, they hadn¡¯t expected Miao Wanhong to be eliminated so quickly! But they hadn¡¯t lost entirely yet. As long as they intercepted the enemy before they could return the Flame Flag, they hadn¡¯t lost. Perhaps, if they could take advantage of the chaos, they might even turn the situation around by killing one of their opponents on the spot. On the other side, Qin Haishan and his two companions were also taken aback by the news from the Haiyue Cave. However, soon after, enormous delight appeared on their faces. Chen Fei had actually found the location of the enemy¡¯s flag and, single-handedly, had captured it. ¡°Go, protect Chen Fei!¡± Qin Haishan¡¯s eyes sparkled with dazzling brilliance as he charged forward based on the guidance of the linked jade. Tong Zhongqiu and Zhao Tianxuan followed closely behind, their hearts filled with excitement. With the flag in their possession, they had practically won half the battle. The next step would depend on each side¡¯s abilities, who was stronger. ¡°The flag is over there.¡± After rushing forward for a few moments, Mo Shiyi suddenly sensed the soaring aura of the Flame Flag. Mo Shiyi and his group felt a slight relief; there was still a considerable distance from the center of the opposing camp. With the Flame Flag as a marker, they could track the enemy¡¯s movements no matter where they went. They hadn¡¯t lost yet, and the situation hadn¡¯t reached its worst! Just as Mo Shiyi and his group were thinking this, the overwhelming aura of the Flame Flag suddenly disappeared as if it had been forcibly erased. Mo Shiyi and his companions involuntarily widened their eyes. How could the aura of the Flame Flag vanish like that? The aura of the Flame Flag was so intense, how had the enemy managed to erase it? Had they set up a formation to conceal it? But that would be like trapping oneself. Even if it was a formation, it should have left traces. Mo Shiyi quickly ruled out that possibility. But if it wasn¡¯t a formation, how had the enemy cleanly and thoroughly erased the aura of the flag? This was too unbelievable! Previously, Mo Shiyi and his group had speculated that the aura of the flag in the hands of Qin Haishan and the others had been concealed by a treasure, which is why they couldn¡¯t locate them. However, it had only been a guess. But now, the enemy was right in front of them, putting on such a performance. ¡°Go around and intercept them from all four directions! If we engage in combat, delay them until the others arrive!¡± Mo Shiyi made the worst-case scenario preparations in his mind, feeling extremely agitated but helpless at the same time. Mo Shiyi and his group each rushed to a different location, encompassing all possible escape routes for the enemy. This increased their chances of intercepting the enemy, but it came with a drawback ¨C the individual strength of each of them was too weak. If they engaged in combat, they could only try to harass the enemy and buy time for the others to arrive. If the aura of the Flame Flag hadn¡¯t disappeared, they wouldn¡¯t have had to go through this trouble. They could have just followed the aura of the flag. However, the sudden disappearance of the Flame Flag¡¯s aura forced them to resort to this method to increase their chances of intercepting the flag. Hu Yanwu¡¯s figure turned into a blur as he pounced towards the southeast corner, gripping his sword tightly, his eyes filled with seriousness. If they ended up in actual combat later, he would be facing four opponents alone. To say he wasn¡¯t nervous would be a lie. After all, no matter how much they could harass the enemy, the four opponents on the other side were genuinely in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. A momentary lapse in concentration would undoubtedly result in severe injuries, and if they couldn¡¯t hold onto the enemy, the Third Grade Secret Realm would no longer concern them. This was a Third Grade Secret Realm, which, for Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, not only allowed the sect¡¯s strength to grow significantly but also provided a portion of the resources they needed. Of course, because the resources in the Third Grade Secret Realm were divided equally among the five sects, it was challenging to be entirely self-sufficient, but it was still better than nothing, right? Various thoughts raced through Hu Yanwu¡¯s mind, and suddenly, he saw a figure ahead, and upon closer inspection, he realized it was Chen Fei from the opposing camp. ¡°Only one person?¡± Hu Yanwu couldn¡¯t help but be startled. He had subconsciously assumed that the four from the other side had also split up, but he immediately dismissed that thought. There was no reason for them to separate voluntarily since they would have the greatest advantage by acting together after the Flame Flag¡¯s aura disappeared. Unless¡­ the Flame Flag had been taken by Chen Fei alone? But Miao Wanhong had broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm decades ago, and his cultivation had progressed further. No matter how you looked at it, he should be much stronger than Chen Fei. With so little information to go on, Hu Yanwu couldn¡¯t determine the exact situation, but since he had run into Chen Fei here, he had no reason to let him go- However, Hu Yanwu hesitated for a moment and didn¡¯t give Mo Shiyi and his group a warning. He was worried that the enemy might have indeed split their forces. Hu Yanwu saw Chen Fei, and naturally, Chen Fei saw him as well. Due to the Star Gazing Art, Chen Fei had sensed Hu Yanwu¡¯s presence earlier. Nevertheless, Chen Fei continued to approach in this direction. It was closer to his camp¡¯s center, and taking a detour would only increase the chances of unexpected situations. Most importantly, there was only one person on the opposing side, giving Chen Fei no reason to avoid confrontation. Hu Yanwu saw Chen Fei charging straight towards him, squinted his eyes slightly, and the blade in his hand began to tremble slightly as his formidable aura spread in all directions. Even though Hu Yanwu didn¡¯t believe that Chen Fei could do anything to Miao Wanhong, he still put forth his full effort, not daring to underestimate him. The sword style in Hu Yanwu¡¯s hand subtly shifted forward; this was a defensive stance. Facing someone who had just broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm about a year ago, Hu Yanwu¡¯s posture was undoubtedly mature and cautious. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. He blinked and appeared in front of Hu Yanwu. His mental energy surged, and he wove a formation of 108 patterns in his consciousness, melding it into a sword, which flashed through the void. Hu Yanwu suddenly felt something unusual, and his Qi and blood energy surged in his entire body as he blocked the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword. The brilliance of the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword dimmed slightly but still broke through the blockade of Hu Yanwu¡¯s mental energy and entered his consciousness. Within Hu Yanwu¡¯s consciousness, his mental energy had already taken on the appearance of a mysterious tortoise. The sword light struck the tortoise, only leaving a crack, which was quickly repaired by Hu Yanwu. A cold smile appeared at the corner of Hu Yanwu¡¯s mouth. Daring to use mental techniques against a martial artist of the same level was simply audacious. While mental techniques were ethereal, they could still be detected if one was cautious enough. Moreover, they could be intercepted by Qi, blood, and energy, even if not necessarily stopped completely, at least weakened. Most Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators placed great importance on the security of their mental energy. For example, Hu Yanwu had intentionally cultivated a technique called ¡°Profound Mind Art¡± to protect his mental energy from harm by others. Seeing Hu Yanwu¡¯s expression, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. In the next moment, dozens of Mirror Image Profound Slaying Swords soared into the sky and flew towards Hu Yanwu. Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to worry about his own mental energy being rebounded; he could fully utilize his mental techniques. If one strike of the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword didn¡¯t work, then what about ten strikes or dozens? Compared to other early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Chen Fei not only had a physical advantage but also maintained an advantage in mental energy. Even without the ¡°Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡± technique, his current strength was enough to contend with someone in the first-tier Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With the ¡°Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡± technique, Chen Fei¡¯s overall combat strength continued to rise, even comparable to a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator at the second tier. The only area where he was relatively weaker was in terms of elemental cultivation, which gave Chen Fei a slight disadvantage. However, compared to other newly promoted Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Chen Fei was already much stronger. Hu Yanwu sensed the densely packed mental attacks from the opposing side, and the smile on his lips froze. Did Chen Fei intend to go down with him? With such an intense onslaught of mental attacks, as long as Hu Yanwu blocked thirty percent of them, Chen Fei¡¯s mental energy would be overwhelmed and shattered. Hu Yanwu had never seen anyone use mental techniques like this before; it was simply suicidal! ¡°Comparing your strength to mine, you¡¯ll be the one to suffer!¡± Hu Yanwu roared, and the radiance of the tortoise in his consciousness suddenly intensified. His figure also charged directly towards Chen Fei. With the backlash on his mental energy, Hu Yanwu was certain that Chen Fei¡¯s movements would become sluggish. Then, it would be the moment for Hu Yanwu to kill Chen Fei. Just as he had flown a few steps closer, the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword collided with Hu Yanwu¡¯s mental energy. Hu Yanwu let out a muffled groan, and the shield in his consciousness was instantly covered in wounds. However, those initial sword lights were all shattered at this moment. Hu Yanwu looked up, wanting to see the effects of Chen Fei¡¯s mental backlash, but what he saw left him in disbelief. Chen Fei¡¯s expression hadn¡¯t changed at all. Hu Yanwu¡¯s eyes widened slightly. This couldn¡¯t be possible! The clash of mental techniques was a mutual process, fundamentally similar to physical attacks. However, the mind was more fragile, and any slight mistake could lead to severe injuries. Those shattered sword lights meant that Chen Fei was bound to experience backlash, but his calm demeanor now left everyone puzzled. In the blink of an eye, the subsequent dozens of sword lights fell onto Hu Yanwu¡¯s mental energy, almost cutting the tortoise in his consciousness into pieces. As for the defenses of his elemental energy and blood Qi, they had been pierced through long before. An uncontrollable and intense pain spread, distorting Hu Yanwu¡¯s expression, while Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. Hu Yanwu gritted his teeth, and his figure in mid-air wavered slightly, retreating instead of advancing. The situation had changed, and now Hu Yanwu was more concerned about preserving himself than how to kill Chen Fei. Chen Fei was not playing by the rules; who uses mental techniques like this and still shows no sign of damage? It was like cheating! At the same time, Hu Yanwu sent a warning signal to Mo Shiyi and his group through the linked jade. Miao Wanhong might really have been killed by Chen Fei alone! As Hu Yanwu retreated, Chen Fei suddenly rushed to his front, his right hand forming a sword finger and pointing forward. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the next moment, a horrifying aura emanated, sending shivers down Hu Yanwu¡¯s spine. The aura was so terrifying that even Hu Yanwu¡¯s excruciating mental pain seemed to be momentarily ignored in the face of it. Every inch of Hu Yanwu¡¯s skin suddenly tightened from head to toe. This was an instinctual reaction of the body when facing extreme threats. I¡¯m going to die! This thought flashed through Hu Yanwu¡¯s mind subconsciously. Without any hesitation, Hu Yanwu¡¯s figure turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared directly into the Haiyue Cave.. Chapter 493 - Chapter 493= Control Chapter 493= Control Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Hu Yanwu conceded decisively and willingly eliminated himself from the competition. Hu Yanwu even worried that if he were a bit slower, he might not have time to concede. Chen Fei, who had originally pointed his sword forward, froze in midair. The intimidating aura that had made Hu Yanwu tremble vanished in an instant. The sword energy attack that had penetrated a bit of space was now retracted by Chen Fei. Besides losing some elemental power, this sword energy still retained its full attacking strength. Facing such a cunning opponent approaching the second level, Chen Fei could kill him, but it would take time, and unfortunately, Chen Fei was short on time at this moment. Chen Fei had noticed this issue when facing Miao Wanhong earlier, so after delivering a sword strike, he immediately unleashed the Profound Slaying Sword The original Profound Slaying Sword should have been able to severely injure Miao Wanhong, but if Miao Wanhong¡¯s mental power was guarded by a cultivation technique, its effectiveness would be greatly reduced, and Chen Fei¡¯s own mental power would also be affected. More importantly, when Miao Wanhong¡¯s mental power was damaged, it would only affect his performance and wouldn¡¯t immediately lead to his death, thus prolonging the battle. Therefore, in order to resolve the battle quickly, Chen Fei decided to release the attack within the spatial grid, combining it with his own attack to completely eliminate Miao Wanhong. As soon as the attack within the spatial grid emerged in reality, Miao Wanhong sensed the sharp aura. His mental power was already damaged, and now he had to face this level of attack. Without any hesitation, Miao Wanhong conceded on the spot. Losing the Flag Capture Competition only meant forfeiting the Third Grade Secret Realm. But if a person died, there would be no coming back. Faced with this choice, Miao Wanhong didn¡¯t hesitate at all and immediately left the Haiyue Cave. Therefore, the attack within the spatial grid, which had only revealed a glimpse, completed its mission without being formally unleashed. So now, facing Hu Yanwu, Chen Fei employed the same technique once again. Without even drawing the Qianyuan Sword, he launched the Profound Slaying Sword followed by the attack within the spatial grid. Just like Miao Wanhong, Hu Yanwu, too, chose without hesitation between the Flag Capture Competition and his own life. It may sound like a lengthy process, but the time from Chen Fei¡¯s encounter with Hu Yanwu to Hu Yanwu¡¯s elimination was extremely short. What¡¯s more, the battle hardly caused any significant disturbances. Chen Fei wore a slight smile on his face, and his figure turned into a flash of lightning, disappearing from the spot. ¡°Buzz!¡± A red light flashed across the sky above the Haiyue Cave, and a message appeared in everyone¡¯s minds. Hu Yanwu has been eliminated! The three individuals, Mo Shiyi, who had just scattered to intercept the Flame Flag, were all frozen in mid-air. Weren¡¯t they just separated? How could they be eliminated all of a sudden? What¡¯s even more baffling is that Hu Yanwu had only just activated his Linked Jade. But where was the turbulence of battle? They didn¡¯t even sense the disturbance of the battle; Hu Yanwu was gone in an instant. Weren¡¯t they supposed to buy time? Why were they so reckless! On the other side, Qin Haishan and his two companions were charging forward at full speed, preparing to support Chen Fei. They too were slightly stunned. Hu Yanwu had been eliminated? Eliminated by Chen Fei? First, he defeated Miao Wanhong, and now he eliminated Hu Yanwu. Chen Fei¡¯s performance was simply breaking Qin Haishan and the others¡¯ understanding over and over again. Where was the strength that someone who had just broken through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm should have? And he had so many secret techniques at his disposal earlier, which they thought was already exaggeration enough. Now, they realized that even more astonishing things were yet to come. Qin Haishan and his companions felt a bit foggy in their minds, but they continued to rush forward, intending to bring Chen Fei back first. As for the rest, there would be time to discuss later. Mo Shiyi and his companions hurriedly headed in the direction where Hu Yanwu had left earlier. They were not certain if the Flame Flag was still there, but they had no other choice at this point. Meanwhile, outside the Haiyue Cave, everyone stared wide-eyed at the changes in the water curtain. Chen Fei¡¯s performance not only astonished Qin Haishan and his two companions but also left everyone outside feeling incredulous. Those who had come to witness the spectacle naturally had some understanding of the ten participants, and based on the information they had received, Chen Fei was just a recent Combined Aperture Tempering realm breakthrough. Yet, this newcomer had now successively eliminated two peers at the same level. What¡¯s more, the time he spent doing so was incredibly short. Though they couldn¡¯t see what was happening on the scene, one thing was certain: Chen Fei¡¯s strength far surpassed that of an average first-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. It was the only way to explain why Miao Wanhong and the others were willing to concede. Many people cast their eyes in the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect. A young Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, and one with such formidable combat abilities, meant that the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s strength would flourish in the near future as long as no unforeseen events occurred. Members of the Primordial Sword Sect sensed the gaze of others and displayed proud expressions on their faces. Those from the Break Soul Sect and the Xuan Fire Sect also glanced at the Primordial Sword Sect, their expressions mixed with various emotions. After all, no matter how one looked at it, the Primordial Sword Sect had been the weakest faction within the alliance, both in terms of their disciples¡¯ strength and their Combined Aperture Tempering realm power. The fact that they might develop in the future couldn¡¯t change the current reality of their weakness. Now it was evident that Chen Fei possessed significant strength, and the key point was that he had only broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm about a year ago, yet he had such formidable power. As time passed, Chen Fei would only grow stronger. The strength of a sect depended on its disciples, but most importantly, it relied on the one with the strongest power and their level of achievement. Many members of the Yu family and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect were left in awe. They knew Chen Fei well, but because of their familiarity, the changes he exhibited now were even more astounding. Chen Fei¡¯s talents and combat prowess were simply monstrous, beyond words. Some younger members of the Yu family who had once mocked Chen Fei behind his back were now feeling a sense of shame but tried to hide it as best they could. At most, when they exchanged glances, there was a hint of relief. Thankfully, their condescension had occurred when Chen Fei was far away and not to his face. If they had openly ridiculed him at the time, they might not even be standing here now, which was a serious concern. Inside the Haiyue Cave, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and with the Star Gazing Art, he sensed the presence of Qin Haishan and his companions. After a moment, Qin Haishan and his group finally saw Chen Fei, and their faces lit up with smiles. After a while, the two groups approached each other. ¡°Let¡¯s go. If we run into Mo Shiyi and the others later, we¡¯ll hold them off. Chen Fei, you go ahead with the Flame Flag!¡± Qin Haishan looked at Chen Fei, unable to conceal his joy. Now that they had successfully rendezvoused with Chen Fei, the outcome of the upcoming events was unlikely to change significantly. This Flag Capture Competition was theirs to win! ¡°Agreed!¡± Chen Fei had no objections. The four of them escorted the Flame Flag towards the center of their own camp. As long as they placed the Flame Flag inside that cave, this Flag Capture Competition would be over. And the Third Grade Secret Realm would fall into the hands of their alliance. For a whole century, they would enjoy the benefits obtained from it. Just thinking about it was exhilarating. What was even more crucial was that Chen Fei already had this level of strength now. What would he be like a hundred years from now? This secret realm might remain under their control for several hundred years! The four of them moved swiftly, but soon, Chen Fei sensed the presence of Mo Shiyi and his group behind them. Eventually, they caught up. ¡°They¡¯re coming?¡± Qin Haishan asked in a hushed voice, noticing Chen Fei¡¯s change in expression. ¡°Yeah, they¡¯re faster than us,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°You go ahead.¡± Qin Haishan patted Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder and stopped in mid-air. Zhao Tianxuan and Tong Zhongqiu both came to a stop as well. With Mo Shiyi and his two companions now facing them, and the presence of a treasure, there wasn¡¯t much room for any surprises. Moreover, the flag in Qin Haishan¡¯s hand had long been upgraded to the level of a middle-grade magic artifact. If they were more ambitious, Chen Fei could have stayed behind, and perhaps they could have eliminated all three of Mo Shiyi¡¯s group. Of course, nobody would do that; it was too risky, and there was no need for it. Chen Fei nodded and continued flying forward. Mo Shiyi and his group saw Qin Haishan¡¯s group from a distance and noticed Chen Fei flying alone into the distance. Their eyes were wide with frustration. The Flame Flag was definitely on Chen Fei, but Qin Haishan¡¯s group was standing in their way at this moment. ¡°Combine!¡± Mo Shiyi uttered a low shout, and the Profound Origin Pearl in his hand trembled slightly. The two people behind him quickly infused their power into Mo Shiyi¡¯s body. Mo Shiyi¡¯s hair floated up, and his aura began to rise rapidly. Qin Haishan¡¯s group saw Mo Shiyi¡¯s transformation, and a sense of realization filled their eyes. So, this was the treasure that Mo Shiyi and his companions possessed. ¡°Get out of my way!¡± Mo Shiyi roared angrily, and the blade in his hand trembled. In the next moment, a series of blade energies swept across the heavens and earth, slashing towards Qin Haishan¡¯s group. Qin Haishan didn¡¯t say a word. He shook the Blackwater Flag in his hand, creating a protective shield to cover their three-man team. ¡°Boom!¡± A violent explosion resounded for tens of miles around. Qin Haishan involuntarily retreated, a hint of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth. However, that was all. The Profound Origin Pearl had gathered the power of Mo Shiyi and his two companions but couldn¡¯t produce the strength of a mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Faced with Qin Haishan wielding a middle-grade magic artifact and only focusing on defense, achieving this point was already their limit. Mo Shiyi and his companions wore expressions of dissatisfaction. They had clearly gained the upper hand at the start, but now, the situation had turned into what it was. Why did it end up like this? On the other side, Chen Fei landed in front of the cave entrance, and the Flame Flag in his sleeve automatically flew out. in the next moment, a black light shot up into the sky, occupying the entire sky above the Haiyue Cave. Outside the Haiyue Cave, on the water curtain, the black light replaced everything. The Flag Capture Competition had come to an end. ¡°We¡¯ve won!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Cheers erupted from the positions of the five sects, finally providing an answer to the ownership of the Third Grade Secret Realm for the next hundred years. In the Primordial Sword Sect, Qiu Qingsheng¡¯s eyes were filled with emotion. In immortal Cloud City, the Primordial Sword Sect had to share even a first-level secret realm with other sects, let alone a second-level secret realm. Now, they were about to possess a Third Grade Secret Realm. In mid-air, Chen Fei¡¯s figure slowly appeared. As for whether Baka could control a region of the Third Grade Secret Realm, that remained uncertain! Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: Take the Money, Eliminate the Disaster Chapter 494: Take the Money, Eliminate the Disaster Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Baka initially benefited from promotion in the secret realm, breaking through to become a second-tier demon. However, due to an accidental entry into the mysterious city, he suffered direct damage to his essence and fell back to the first-tier of demons. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei finding him in the end, the remaining essence of Baka would have been completely consumed, leading to his ultimate demise. It has been several years since Baka was awakened by the spirit liquid, especially after reaching the Boundless Sea, where Chen Fei used high-quality spirit stones to help Baka recover. It¡¯s worth noting that only cultivators above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would use high-quality spirit stones, making Chen Fei¡¯s investment quite substantial, but the results were excellent. Baka¡¯s damaged essence finally recovered, and his strength returned to the level of a second-tier demon, with some improvements. Back when he was in the secret realm, Baka could already expedite the maturation of ordinary medicinal herbs, increasing their age. After reaching the second-tier demon level, this ability continued to advance, allowing Baka to expedite the maturation of spirit materials as well. This ability was truly transformative. Ordinary medicinal herbs were easily obtainable, and even though their value increased with age, there was still a limit. However, when it came to spirit materials, the value of a single piece could be equivalent to dozens of ordinary medicinal herbs. However, compared to ordinary medicinal herbs, ripening spirit materials was much more difficult. Even for the most ordinary spirit materials, Baka had to spend an extremely long time to increase their age. He couldn¡¯t expedite them like ordinary medicinal herbs, where it happened in large quantities at once. However, Baka¡¯s current strength was only at the early stage of the second-tier, equivalent to the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for martial artists. If Baka¡¯s talent were to be compared to humans, it would be considered extraordinary. As his strength continued to grow in the future, his ability to expedite the maturation of spirit materials would undoubtedly improve as well. It might only reach a plateau when he reaches the limit of his talent. The Third Grade Secret Realm, even the lower-grade ones, had an extremely rich source of energy since it was primarily used for the cultivation of spirit materials. Baka¡¯s strength would continue to improve within it, and the difficulty of ripening spirit materials would also decrease significantly. As Chen Fei contemplated Baka¡¯s situation, Qin Haishan and the others had already flown over. They exchanged glances, all wearing smiles on their faces. Conquering the Third Grade Secret Realm was a major accomplishment, and it brought joy to some and disappointment to others. Chen Fei and his group were elated, and several sects were celebrating as well. On the other hand, Mo Shiyi wore a gloomy expression. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Mo Shiyi looked at Qin Haishan and the others, let out a sigh, and then turned to fly in the southwest direction, with Miao Wanhong and the others following behind. After a while, Mo Shiyi and his group arrived in a courtyard and landed their figures. Throughout the journey, all five of them remained extremely silent. Losing the Third Grade Secret Realm in such a way filled them with deep frustration. However, this matter had now become a certainty, and there was no way to change it. Knowing that the outcome couldn¡¯t be altered made their moods even worse. Over the course of a century, how many spirit materials could a Third Grade Secret Realm produce? These spirit materials could be continuously harvested as long as they were properly cared for, providing a steady stream of benefits to their sects and factions. There was no need to take any risks, and just thinking about it was enticing. But now, all of this had nothing to do with their five sects. ¡°What happened back then?¡± In the courtyard, after a moment of silence, Mo Shiyi looked up at Miao Wanhong. The turning point of the flag-snatching battle began when the Flame Flag in Miao Wanhong¡¯s hands was taken away. Before that, even though they hadn¡¯t found Qin Haishan and the others, they were still in a favorable position overall. However, when Miao Wanhong was eliminated, the Flame Flag changed hands, and everything started to spiral out of control, ultimately resulting in a complete defeat in the flag-snatching battle. Upon hearing Mo Shiyi¡¯s question, the others also turned their attention to Miao Wanhong. From Miao Wanhong¡¯s warning message to his eventual elimination, the time elapsed too quickly. It happened so fast that the others couldn¡¯t react in time, and it was too late to change the course of events. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Fei. His strength is far beyond what the information suggested, and I couldn¡¯t stop him!¡± Miao Wanhong understood the gravity of his responsibility in this matter and didn¡¯t hold anything back, recounting all the details of what had happened. Listening to Miao Wanhong¡¯s account, Mo Shiyi and the others furrowed their brows. Only Hu Yanwu, who was nearby, nodded in agreement. In a situation where they had faced Chen Fei, they understood that feeling, especially the chilling and overwhelming aura in the end. Even waiting for just a moment longer made them worry that they might never come out. ¡°That¡¯s how it went down, and I had no way to deal with it at the time,¡± Miao Wanhong said helplessly. ¡°I encountered the same Chen Fei, and the situation was almost identical to Brother Miao¡¯s,¡± Hu Yanwu added, still shaken. ¡°Chen Fei¡¯s strength is just too formidable, and our abilities were no match for him.¡± Mo Shiyi furrowed his brow but remained silent. Miao Wanhong and Hu Yanwu, both of whom had spent more than thirty years in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, were eliminated by someone who had barely surpassed the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for less than a year. Knowing this fact, they couldn¡¯t lie, and Mo Shiyi couldn¡¯t help but wonder if the two of them were trying to shift responsibility away from themselves. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t a disciple from one of the major sects, and small sects like his rarely had any valuable martial arts legacies after hundreds of years. Even for disciples from large sects, after breaking through for just a year, their strength would still be stabilizing, and it would take several years, or even a decade or more, for their true power to fully emerge. However, the current situation was different. It was precisely a disciple from a small sect who had barely surpassed the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, yet he managed to eliminate Miao Wanhong and Hu Yanwu, and the circumstances indicated that he possessed an almost overwhelming level of power. They had assumed that in this flag-snatching battle, the least of their concerns would be Chen Fei, but it turned out that he was the one who ultimately changed the entire situation. In the courtyard, the five of them fell into silence once again. They had understood the sequence of events and identified the reasons for their failure. Trying to assign blame at this point wasn¡¯t practical. After all, they were allies, not in a hierarchical relationship. Mo Shiyi indeed had the strongest strength among them, but he had no authority to punish anyone. ¡°Breaking through in just one year and already displaying this level of power,¡± Mo Shiyi took a deep breath, gradually calming his demeanor. However, the coldness in his eyes continued to deepen as he looked at Miao Wanhong and the others. He narrowed his eyes and asked, ¡°What do you think would be the result if he were to continue cultivating for another hundred years?¡± Miao Wanhong and the others were momentarily stunned when they heard Mo Shiyi¡¯s question. Then, they quickly realized that Chen Fei was currently only in his early thirties. If he continued to cultivate for another hundred years, he would still be just over a hundred and thirty years old. At that age, even in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he would still be considered in his prime. The lifespan of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was around three hundred years, but those with special means could live well into their three hundred and thirties, which was not uncommon. Given Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talents, what level of cultivation could he achieve with another hundred years of practice? Without exaggerating, just reaching the second stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the peak of early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, would make him stronger than everyone present. Of course, Mo Shiyi and the others might also break through to the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, it was hard to deny that Chen Fei¡¯s chances of reaching the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in that time were not low. In fact, one could argue that achieving the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within a hundred years was underestimating him. Indeed, referring to the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was clearly underestimating Chen Fei and his potential. If Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation reached the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, what role would this Third Grade Secret Realm have for them in the future? And considering Chen Fei¡¯s youth, for the next few hundred years, this secret realm would have nothing to do with them. This maritime region only has one Third Grade Secret Realm! Thinking of this possibility, the expressions of Miao Wanhong and the others turned dark. ¡°It seems like you all have already realized that as long as that Chen Fei is in this region, the Third Grade Secret Realm here will have nothing to do with our factions,¡± Mo Shiyi said coldly. ¡°Mo Brother, what are you trying to say?¡± Hu Yanwu looked at Mo Shiyi. ¡°What I want to say, you should already have guessed,¡± Mo Shiyi replied. Mo Shiyi looked up at the distant sky and said with a firm tone, ¡°The path of martial arts has always had a ¡®kill or be killed¡¯ outcome. For hundreds of years, our sects couldn¡¯t gain access to the secret realm, and I don¡¯t want that to happen anymore!¡± ¡°Are you suggesting we contact the Death Shadow Sect?¡± Miao Wanhong asked in a low voice. Mo Shiyi¡¯s intentions were clear. As long as Chen Fei remained in this maritime region, with his talent and age advantage, the Third Grade Secret Realm would remain unattainable for hundreds of years. To prevent this from happening, the best solution was to eliminate the source of the problem. As long as Chen Fei was gone, the competition for the Third Grade Secret Realm a hundred years from now would still be uncertain, rather than the current predetermined outcome. The Death Shadow Sect, more of an assassination organization than a sect, followed the motto: ¡°Take the money, eliminate the disaster.¡± Organizations like the Death Shadow Sect existed in every place, whether it was the territory of Immortal Cloud City in the past or the larger Boundless Sea today. Where there were people, there were disputes, and where there were disputes, there were clandestine solutions in the shadows. Organizations like the Death Shadow Sect naturally emerged to fulfill such needs. ¡°We¡¯re not in a position to take action ourselves, so we have no choice but to contact the Death Shadow Sect,¡± Mo Shiyi said in a deep voice. ¡°Assassinating someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm comes at a considerable cost,¡± Meng Heng expressed some reluctance. Meng Heng had recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and similar to Chen Fei, his sect wasn¡¯t large, and the resources available to him were limited. Meng Heng had taken a gamble to break through when he was about to reach the limit of his Combined Aperture Tempering realm lifespan, and he miraculously succeeded. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only He had thought that this opportunity would allow him to claim the Third Grade Secret Realm for himself and his sect, securing resources for the next hundred years. But now that they hadn¡¯t captured the Third Grade Secret Realm, they had to spend extra money to hire an assassin. Around the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were many assassin organizations, and the Death Shadow Sect was one of the most well-known due to its high mission success rate. However, correspondingly, it charged high fees for its services. ¡°Sometimes, you have to give up something to gain something. We¡¯ll share the costs, and it won¡¯t be too burdensome for our five factions,¡± Mo Shiyi explained. Meng Heng hesitated for a moment but then nodded. Mo Shiyi looked at the other three, and after exchanging glances, they all agreed to the plan. Soon, within the Death Shadow Sect, a new mission appeared: assassinate Chen Fei of the Primordial Sword Sect in Sea Peak City.. Chapter 495 - Chapter 495: Ending Only When One Side Is Dead Chapter 495: Ending Only When One Side Is Dead Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The commissioned price far exceeded the estimates of Mo Shiyi¡¯s group, and the Death Shadow Sect gave a very high evaluation of Chen Fei. However, with a high evaluation comes a hefty price. At this point, Mo Shiyi and his group had no choice but to accept it. When it comes to handling tasks, wavering is the last thing one should do. Once a decision is made, one must grit their teeth and complete it. Mo Shiyi and his companions had the decisiveness to reach the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in their cultivation journey, so despite the exorbitant price, they agreed, considering the reputation of the Death Shadow Sect. For this commission, the Death Shadow Sect would attempt the assassination three times. If all three assassination attempts failed, they would refund half of the commission fee as compensation to the client and terminate the mission. There was no such thing as relentless pursuit in the world of assassins. All assassin organizations lacked such a rule. Those who did might experience rapid growth initially, but in the end, none of them would survive. Break Soul Sect. ¡°Sorry, in this flag-snatching battle, I almost didn¡¯t contribute anything, and I even came close to making a big mistake!¡± Yu Shoucheng looked at Qin Haishan and the others, feeling ashamed. He was the first to be eliminated, and at that time, Yu Shoucheng thought they had lost the flag-snatching battle for sure. However, unexpectedly, the situation turned around, and they ultimately emerged victorious. However, even though they won, Yu Shoucheng¡¯s contribution in this flag-snatching battle was indeed not significant. ¡°In the face of that situation, it would have been difficult for anyone to avoid it. There¡¯s no need to blame yourself,¡± Zhao Tianxuan said with a smile. Regardless of the process, the current outcome was favorable, which was the most crucial point. ¡°Let¡¯s modify the originally proposed distribution method for the secret realm, reducing my Yu family¡¯s share,¡± Yu Shoucheng suggested, shaking his head. For an alliance to exist long-term, fairness had to be maintained. In that situation, it was likely that anyone who went would have faced a similar situation. Even if it had been Chen Fei who extracted the sword element from the spatial grid, it would have been challenging to predict the final outcome. But since it was Yu Shoucheng who had gone at the time, he naturally bore the responsibility. ¡°The distribution of the secret realm indeed needs some adjustment.¡± Qin Haishan nodded slightly, glanced at everyone, and then turned his gaze to Chen Fei, saying, ¡°Most importantly, the share for the Primordial Sword Sect should be increased to twice its original size, with the extra portion divided among the other four families.¡± ¡°Agreed!¡± Tong Zhongqiu nodded without objections, and Yu Shoucheng did the same. Zhao Tianxuan hesitated for a moment but also agreed. Zhao Tianxuan wasn¡¯t against modifying the distribution method, but he couldn¡¯t help feeling sorry for the fact that his family¡¯s Third Grade Secret Realm was getting smaller. However, Zhao Tianxuan understood that Chen Fei¡¯s role in this battle was undoubtedly the most crucial. Without Chen Fei, the flag-snatching battle would most likely have ended in defeat. If they had truly lost, it wouldn¡¯t have been just a reduction in the size of the Third Grade Secret Realm; it would have meant losing it altogether. ¡°No need to be so polite, everyone,¡± Chen Fei said with a soft smile. ¡°It¡¯s only fair,¡± Qin Haishan also smiled. Qin Haishan rarely smiled in ordinary circumstances, but lately, he seemed to be smiling more frequently. Winning the Third Grade Secret Realm was a cause for celebration, and Chen Fei¡¯s exceptional performance contributed to that. Who would have thought that Chen Fei would turn out to be the biggest hero of this flag-snatching battle? Initially, Tong Zhongqiu and Yu Shoucheng had brought Chen Fei into the alliance, and Qin Haishan had primarily agreed because he saw Chen Fei¡¯s future potential. In this flag-snatching battle, the goal Qin Haishan had set for Chen Fei was simply not to drag them down and complete the tasks as required. However, in reality, Chen Fei not only didn¡¯t hinder them but played an indispensable role throughout the entire flag-snatching battle. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s strength displayed in the flag-snatching battle, not to mention his secret techniques, was simply astounding. Miao Wanhong and Hu Yanwu, both in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, were consecutively defeated by Chen Fei. Chen Fei had only broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm a year ago, and he already possessed such power. If he continued to grow, the potential was truly remarkable. Qin Haishan initially believed that Chen Fei would need at least thirty years to fully realize his potential. However, he now realized that he had been too conservative in his estimate. Or perhaps, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was simply too extraordinary to predict. Chen Fei initially declined a couple of times but eventually agreed. Under the new distribution method, the area allocated to the Primordial Sword Sect within the secret realm would increase significantly, while the other four families would see reductions to varying degrees. Seeing Chen Fei agree, Qin Haishan¡¯s smile grew even broader. As long as they maintained this alliance, it would continue to thrive in the future. Although it seemed like they had lost a significant portion of the Third Grade Secret Realm¡¯s area, in the long run, they would actually gain much more. Half an hour later, Chen Fei left the Break Soul Sect and returned to the Primordial Sword Sect. In mid-air, Chen Fei looked at the flourishing state of the Primordial Sword Sect and couldn¡¯t help but smile. Chen Fei discussed the matter of the Third Grade Secret Realm with the Sect Master, Qu Qingsheng. Upon hearing it, Qu Qingsheng couldn¡¯t hide his joy. The fact that the Primordial Sword Sect could have a Third Grade Secret Realm was already a cause for celebration. Now, with the increased area in the secret realm, their happiness knew no bounds. With a constant supply of spiritual materials from the Third Grade Secret Realm, the cultivation levels of the sect¡¯s disciples would undoubtedly experience a surge. Not to mention the increase in the number of disciples at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and above. Furthermore, due to the presence of the Third Grade Secret Realm, more and more new disciples would join the Primordial Sword Sect, creating a virtuous cycle. Qu Qingsheng left with the good news, and Chen Fei returned to his cultivation. Strength was accumulated through these daily efforts, and Chen Fei didn¡¯t find the routine practice boring at all. He was driven by a strong sense of purpose. At most, there were times when he felt a bit restless, and he would find other ways to alleviate it, such as discussing matters related to cultivation with Chi Shuqing. Chi Shuqing was very cooperative and, even though she couldn¡¯t keep up with Chen Fei¡¯s pace sometimes, she endured and enjoyed it. At most, she fainted a few times, but it wasn¡¯t a big deal. Fainting was something Chi Shuqing had long gotten used to. If she doesn¡¯t faint for a while, she starts wondering if Chen Fei didn¡¯t perform well that day. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed. The Third Grade Secret Realm had been completely cleared out, and the Primordial Sword Sect and the other four forces moved in directly, each guarding their allocated area. Since they were all allies, the guarding was more of a formality, and there was no need to worry about anyone crossing the boundaries. If anyone dared to cross the boundaries, the first to act would likely be the members of their own sect. Such actions that would disrupt the alliance relationship would not be tolerated. ¡°What about that spirit tree?¡± Chen Fei asked as he took a piece of root handed to him by Tong Zhongqiu, curious. Chen Fei had heard about the spirit tree of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect ever since he joined the Primordial Sword Sect. Even the two Receival Bead he used in the Body Refining Realm were refined from the fruit cores of the spirit tree. One of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s most important assets was this spirit tree, which had been transplanted from Immortal Cloud City to their current location. Not only the Receival Bead, but even the main ingredient in the Origin Awakening Pill he obtained from the Alchemist Alliance originally came from the fruit of this spirit tree. Compared to fruit cores, these tree roots cut directly from the spirit tree were undoubtedly more convenient to plant, and their survival rate was higher. ¡°When my sect obtained it, it had already been several hundred years ago,¡± Tong Zhongqiu nodded. When Tong Zhongqiu joined the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, this spirit tree was already present in the sect. The glory of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect owed much to this spirit tree. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei expressed his gratitude. ¡°It was agreed upon beforehand, no need to be so polite,¡± Tong Zhongqiu waved his hand and smiled. In the face of Chen Fei, Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s previous concerns were not as heavy. What was destined in the past could not be changed, and now they could only look forward. At least now they were allies, and the stronger Chen Fei became, the more significant benefits the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect could obtain. After chatting for a while, Tong Zhongqiu left, and Chen Fei flew to the center of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s area in the secret realm with the piece of tree root. At this moment, there was a treant, walking on its short legs, sowing various spiritual material seeds while continuously explaining the key points of cultivation to the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect around it. The disciples around didn¡¯t dare to be distracted and continued to record with pen and paper. They showed no unusual expressions because the treant was a supernatural being; instead, they maintained their focus. Not to mention the treant¡¯s aura as a second-tier supernatural being, just the fact that it was under the care of Elder Chen Fei in the sect was enough to instill reverence in them. ¡°Elder Chen!¡± One of the disciples sensed the unusual presence in the sky, looked up, and spotted Chen Fei. He quickly bowed, and the other disciples followed suit. Chen Fei waved his hand with a smile and then landed in front of Baka. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Baka saw Chen Fei and broke into a wide grin, his features all squeezed together. ¡°How does it feel here? Are you adjusting well?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°It¡¯s amazing, I¡¯ve never experienced anything like this!¡± Baka¡¯s excitement was palpable in his response. The best secret realm he had stayed in before was only a lower-level second-tier secret realm, and it was newly transitioned at that. It didn¡¯t take long before he almost got killed. But now, in this Third Grade Secret Realm, the environment was beyond words, surpassing his previous experiences several times over. ¡°That¡¯s good. Take a look at this piece of tree root. Can you plant it successfully?¡± Chen Fei smiled as he handed over the tree root in his hand. Baka glanced at the tree root, sensed it for a moment, nodded, and said, ¡°It can be done.¡± ¡°Good, for now, your main focus should be on growing this tree. You can put the others aside for a while!¡± Chen Fei instructed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my friend. You can count on me,¡± Baka patted his chest and replied confidently. Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye, it had been over half a year. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only During this time, Chen Fei remained within the Primordial Sword Sect, dedicating himself to cultivation without leaving the sect once. He poured all his energy into the Primordial Profound Art. His proficiency in the Primordial Profound Art was gradually approaching the state of Great Completion. A hundred miles away, a figure stared intently in the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect, his eyes filled with cold determination. He had been waiting for over half a year to kill Chen Fei, and now Chen Fei seemed to have gone nowhere. He had no idea how much longer he would have to wait. Being an assassin required great patience, but this was pushing the limits! Chapter 496 - Chapter 496: Treating Human Lives Like Grass Chapter 496: Treating Human Lives Like Grass Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The warrior diligently cultivates, sometimes for extended periods, such as ten days to half a month, which is quite normal. However, it rarely exceeds a few months. Progress in cultivation requires hardship, but simply enduring hardships doesn¡¯t necessarily lead to rapid advancement in one¡¯s abilities. If hardship alone could continually enhance one¡¯s cultivation, most warriors would be ascetics. Unless it¡¯s for the purpose of breaking through to a higher realm, engaging in closed-door cultivation, accumulating strength gradually, most practitioners take breaks from training after a certain period, either to engage in activities or exchange martial insights with peers of the same level. The path of martial arts lies in the balance between stillness and motion. Only by maintaining a harmonious relationship between the two can one¡¯s cultivation progress steadily. Fixating on one at the expense of the other can be counterproductive. When Duan Muxiao took on this mission, he initially thought there would be results within two or three months, whether it was a successful assassination or a failure, at least there would be progress. After all, according to the information he had, Chen Fei had only broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for a little over a year, and it was impossible for him to stay in seclusion indefinitely. However, to his surprise, Chen Fei could actually stay within the sect for almost half a year without coming out, and according to the information he obtained from the undercover agent in the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei rarely left his own peak. This type of rigorous cultivation method was something Duan Muxiao hadn¡¯t encountered in many years, especially not in a young Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior like Chen Fei. With Chen Fei staying within the Primordial Sword Sect and rarely leaving his peak, Duan Muxiao had had no opportunity for close observation, let alone probing. The Death Shadow Sect had collected a lot of information about Chen Fei, and his combat assessment was currently at the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The fact that he could one-on-one eliminate Miao Wanhong and Hu Yanwu already proved his strength. To achieve such power right after breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was a testament to Chen Pel¡¯s extraordinary talent. Duan Muxiao himself was also at the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but what sets him apart from other Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners was that his entire cultivation revolves around the art of killing. Or one could say that within the Death Shadow Sect, everyone¡¯s cultivation was solely for the purpose of slaughter. They focus on techniques with high lethality, and anything that could improve the success rate of assassinations was practiced diligently. They practice the art of concealing themselves, restraining their breath, and launching surprise attacks; anything that could enhance the success rate of assassination, they would diligently cultivate. Therefore, even though Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength was assessed as the second stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and Duan Muxiao was also at the second stage, there was still a reason why Duan Muxiao dared to undertake this mission. Murder, unlike conventional combat, became quite common when the timing was right, especially when dealing with warriors of the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, what vexed Duan Muxiao now was that he had no idea when Chen Fei will leave the Primordial Sword Sect. Waiting for half a year without any action might seem reasonable for assassinating a Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. After all, assassinating someone at that level was no easy feat. But information remains just that ¨C information. To accurately assess the target¡¯s strength, one ultimately relied on their own eyes. Duan Muxiao preferred to trust what he saw with his own eyes. Yet, Chen Fei remained hidden within the Primordial Sword Sect, not giving him any chance to observe. This had stirred some unease in Duan Muxiao¡¯s mindset. The crucial point was that Duan Muxiao didn¡¯t know when Chen Fei would be willing to leave the sect and how much longer he would have to wait. This significantly affected his ability to take on other assassination missions and his personal cultivation. Duan Muxiao had considered whether he should act against Chen Fei¡¯s fellow disciples to force him out of the sect. However, this carried the risk of alerting the target and making him more vigilant, which would not be conducive to the assassination. After all, the Primordial Sword Sect currently enjoyed a strong reputation in this region, and almost nobody dared to provoke them. As for infiltrating the Primordial Sword Sect and directly assassinating Chen Fei within their ranks, Duan Muxiao generally refrained from such actions unless absolutely necessary. This could easily lead to retaliation from the Thousand Feathers Alliance. According to the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s rules, if such an action caused problems, the Death Shadow Sect wouldn¡¯t offer protection. Moreover, a sect at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm level had considerable power, and launching a direct attack on their home territory to assassinate someone could lead to unforeseen complications, making escape difficult. Duan Muxiao valued human life lightly, but he is extremely cautious about his own survival. It was this caution that had allowed him to practice for so many years without any harm. Even now, as a second-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, he had no intention of giving up this profession. The money came in quickly, and Duan Muxiao had grown accustomed to this method of resource acquisition. He believed he could continue to cultivate by relying on this method. Duan Muxiao looked in the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect, gritted his teeth, and sat back down in meditation. This assassination mission was, in its simplest form, to send a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, and success was almost guaranteed. However, the Death Shadow Sect operated on a task acceptance basis rather than delegation. Tasks were posted, and individuals voluntarily took them on. The commission for assassinating Chen Fei was quite high, but it hadn¡¯t reached the level that would satisfy a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. Each stage of warriors had different financial expectations, and this commission could only satisfy someone at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. That was why Duan Muxiao was here and not another mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. The Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the courtyard, and in his sea of consciousness, insights into the Primordial Profound Technique continued to emerge. As his proficiency with the Primordial Profound Technique approached Great Completion, the characteristics of the elemental energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body were undergoing constant changes. It became more refined, simultaneously stimulating the growth of his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei had only been in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for less than two years since his breakthrough, and it was challenging to make significant leaps in cultivation in such a short time. For most practitioners in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, progress in cultivation occurred on an annual basis, and this was especially true for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Of course, with sufficient high-grade elemental stones, abundant third-grade spiritual herbs, and a good understanding of martial techniques, one could still experience rapid cultivation progress. However, whether it was elemental stones or spiritual herbs, they were somewhat lacking for Chen Fei at this point. Even the current Primordial Sword Sect couldn¡¯t provide the support he needed. As for the Third Grade Secret Realm he acquired less than a year ago, many spiritual herbs had just started to sprout, and even with Baka¡¯s help, the progress wasn¡¯t exceptionally fast. Unless Baka managed to break through, becoming a third-stage demon, the rate of producing spiritual herbs won¡¯t increase significantly. Unfortunately, Baka was still just a second-stage demon, and it was not something that could be achieved in a short period to reach the third stage. In theory, Chen Fei should be going out to find other resources to accelerate his cultivation. While the Primordial Profound Technique at the Great Great Completion stage absorbed the natural elemental energy quite well, it was still slower compared to the use of elixirs and mid-grade elemental stones. However, Chen Fei remained within the Primordial Sword Sect without taking any action, solely focused on perfecting the Primordial Profound Technique. This was because, within the Primordial Profound Technique, there was a secret technique that could only be performed at the Great Completion stage. Once successfully executed, it could directly elevate Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation to the first stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This secret technique might seem formidable, but within the Primordial Profound Technique, it was considered somewhat mediocre. After all, being able to cultivate the Primordial Profound Technique to its Great Completion stage meant that Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level had long surpassed the first stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Before reaching the first stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was nearly impossible to bring the Primordial Profound Technique to this level. This situation was akin to having something valuable that couldn¡¯t be used by those who should, while those who could use it have already surpassed its usefulness. Until Chen Fei, who defied common sense, appeared. The months passed by, and another month elapsed. *Buzzl* A sudden surge of energy emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard, and in the next moment, a powerful sword Intent rose into the sky, stirring the clouds. In the courtyard, the Qianyuan Sword hovered in mid-air, and the sword¡¯s intent emanated from it. After nearly two years of nurturing, the Qianyuan Sword had finally transformed from a top-grade spiritual weapon to the level of a low-grade magical treasure, completing a true metamorphosis. Chen Fei stood by, looking at the Qianyuan Sword, a smile forming on his face. From its beginnings as the embryonic form crafted from Gold Sky Stone, to now becoming a low-grade magical treasure, the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s advancement was a testament to its remarkable transformation. After all, for a spiritual material of the caliber of Gold Sky Stone, even becoming a mid-grade spiritual weapon was an extremely challenging feat. Yet, Chen Fei managed to elevate it to the status of a low-grade magical treasure. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand made a slight gesture, and the Qianyuan Sword fell into his grasp, emitting a palpable sense of joy within its blade. Compared to a spiritual weapon, a magical treasure undoubtedly contains a significantly higher level of spiritual essence. Chen Fei caressed the sword¡¯s blade, looking at the sword element within the spatial grid. With a low-grade magical treasure in hand, it was undeniable that the sword element within the spatial grid could be replaced once again. However, leaving it unused would be a waste. ¡°How about slaying a sea monster?¡± a thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind. In the vast and boundless Boundless Sea, humans weren¡¯t the dominant force; it was the sea monsters. In that endless expanse of the sea, countless beasts dwell. Just like humans, these demons vary in strength. Some were weak and didn¡¯t even reach the realm, while the powerful ones could surpass the Mountain Sea Realm. This was why the Thousand Feathers Alliance recruited members from various factions to patrol and hunt sea monsters that crossed the borders. According to the information Chen Fei received, the location of the Thousand Feathers Alliance was relatively remote within the Boundless Sea, and the powerful sea monsters had no interest in that region. In the Boundless Sea¡¯s center, where the elemental energy was more concentrated and there was an abundance of natural treasures, it was a true battleground, with countless battles taking place daily. However, if one¡¯s strength was sufficient, it was also the fastest place to advance one¡¯s cultivation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Thousand Feathers Alliance was vast, and its defense lines were extensive. It was impossible to guard every inch of territory. They typically prioritize defending major areas while allowing smaller breaches. As a result, there were still quite a few foreign beasts and sea monsters within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, some of which had grown within its borders. Compared to the enigmatic sea monsters, the value of beasts could sometimes be higher. Whether it was the edible monster meat or other items obtained from them, it could greatly benefit a warrior¡¯s cultivation. If Chen Fei could manage to slay a third-stage early-phase sea monster and sell its parts, he could potentially acquire a substantial amount of elemental stones. This was a path chosen by many solo practitioners, involving the unpredictable challenge of battling sea monsters. However, one must be cautious, as it was easy to meet a tragic end if one were not careful in these encounters.. Chapter 497 - Chapter 497: The End of the World Chapter 497: The End of the World Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei restrained his immediate plan to set sail, as the Primordial Profound Art was about to reach its culmination, and there was no hurry at this moment. He lived a simple life, still immersed in intensive cultivation. Meanwhile, after the Third Grade Secret Realm was acquired, the Primordial Sword Sect entered a period of rapid development. In the Sea Peak City, the ten major forces that had previously participated in the struggle were the largest, but beneath them, there were various small sects and families. Sometimes, these family sects would intentionally send potentially talented disciples to sects with suitable opportunities for cultivation. Especially for those families, sending their descendants to various major sects was almost a means of survival. Anyone who had knowledge of the details of the struggle and information about various sects mostly turned their attention to the Primordial Sword Sect. Compared to other sects, the foundation of the Primordial Sword Sect was undoubtedly the weakest, as it had previously been a minor sect. However, with the addition of Chen Fei, this thirty-something-year-old Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, the Primordial Sword Sect had undergone a remarkable transformation. Although Chen Fei had only recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his current strength was already formidable. What was even more crucial was that his potential was truly immense, something discerning individuals could clearly see. The future development of the Primordial Sword Sect was something to look forward to. Joining such a sect, integrating into it during its early stages of growth, would offer entirely different resources and opportunities in the future. Due to these reasons, there has been a constant stream of people coming to join the Primordial Sword Sect in the past half year. With the increase in numbers, the probability of talented martial artists appearing naturally also grew. Initially, the Primordial Sword Sect had a very lenient threshold for accepting disciples, mainly because they hadn¡¯t fully transitioned from their mindset back in the days at Immortal Cloud City. What¡¯s more, the method of accepting disciples used back then, which brought Chen Fei into the sect, made them not reject that approach at all. However, soon enough, the Primordial Sword Sect found that they couldn¡¯t continue like this. The practice of the Primordial Sword was not particularly difficult, and if they continued to use it as the sole criterion for selecting disciples, the vast Primordial Sword Sect would be overflowing with disciples in no time. With no other choice, the Primordial Sword Sect began to tighten their requirements. But even so, there were still many who met the criteria. Unable to do anything else, they raised the requirements for accepting disciples even higher, finally managing to control the number of new disciples. Many of the earlier recruits were relieved and felt fortunate that they had made their decisions quickly. Otherwise, with the new standards for accepting disciples, many people wouldn¡¯t even be able to enter the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s gates. As the number of new disciples in the Primordial Sword Sect increased, those who had migrated from Immortal Cloud City were also continuously improving their cultivation. Many of the elders who were previously stuck at the Aperture Tempering realm have broken through to the Mid Aperture Tempering realm, and one of the Mid Realm elders has even advanced to the Late Aperture Tempering realm. One important reason for this progress is the increased cultivation resources available to the Primordial Sword Sect. Although the Third Grade Secret Realm has not yet begun to produce resources, the city of Primordial under the control of the Primordial Sword Sect belongs entirely to them. The daily profits generated by a city are astonishing, and by collecting only a small portion, the Primordial Sword Sect can provide enough resources for many of its members to cultivate. Furthermore, Chen Fei¡¯s shadow clones may not excel in combat, but they are exceptional in teaching. When it comes to personally instructing martial techniques at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, few people receive such treatment. Any doubts the elders had about martial techniques were resolved with ease, and with an abundant supply of resources, their cultivation naturally soared. Time flowed like water, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed. Duan Muxiao, gazing in the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect, wore a gloomy expression. He had been observing Chen Fei for a year now. Three months ago, according to reports from his spies, there had been some unusual activity on the mountain peak where Chen Fei resided, but the specifics were unclear even to his spies. After all, the mountain peak where Chen Fei resided was off-limits to everyone except for a small group of people. The spy, being of low cultivation, was just an ordinary Marrow Tempering realm disciple and naturally didn¡¯t have the qualifications to go up and investigate. Moreover, due to his limited cultivation, there were many things he couldn¡¯t observe clearly. When he heard this news, Duan Muxiao initially thought that Chen Fei would emerge from seclusion soon, but after waiting for another three months, he grew impatient. Duan Muxiao had started to lose patience, and if Chen Fei didn¡¯t appear within the next two months, he decided that he would start killing people. Not Chen Fei, but directly targeting members of the Primordial Sword Sect. It wasn¡¯t to lure Chen Fei out, but purely to vent his frustration. Having waited for such a long time without any results, Duan Muxiao could choose not to carry out this mission, but there were certain matters he needed to make someone pay for! Within the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei got up from his bed, leaving Chi Shuqing asleep beside him. He put on a simple robe and walked out into the courtyard. Under the moonlight with few stars, the entire world was shrouded in dimness. Chen Fei gazed up at the sky, his eyes filled with an inexplicable emotion. After a moment, Chen Fei lowered his head, sat cross-legged on the grass, and began to activate the Primordial Sword Manual. In his sea of consciousness, insights into the Primordial Profound Art emerged, and on the interface, the sub-body of the Primordial Profound Art emitted a faint light. It was unclear how much time had passed when Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly trembled slightly, and a profound and mysterious aura radiated from him. Unity in diversity, embracing the divine and guarding the original! This aura was somewhat similar to when Chen Fei had just broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but undoubtedly, it had gone a step further. After about two years of diligent practice, especially in the past year, with almost his entire being dedicated to cultivating the Primordial Profound Art, the art had finally reached perfection. Chen Fei formed seals with his hands, and the inner energy in his body trembled slightly, then began to circulate through his body in a mysterious path. The most significant characteristic of a technique achieving Great Completion was the complete mastery of every detail within the art, as well as the ability to manifest the essence of the art¡¯s state of mind. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened, and with a slight movement of his right hand, the Qianyuan Sword fell into his palm. In the next moment, the entire sword blade of the Qianyuan Sword was covered in a dense black sword energy. The sword energy began to compress, and in the blink of an eye, the black sword energy was reduced to a mere wisp, clinging to the sword blade. Chen Fei didn¡¯t pause; his focus remained on the sword blade. The sword energy continued to gather, leaving only the position of the sword edge, with a thin black line still attached, radiating a sharp aura throughout the entire courtyard. As Chen Fei gazed at the sharpness of the sword edge, a smile appeared on his face. With the same sword energy, being compressed to this extent naturally increased its attack power significantly. Chen Fei released the Qianyuan Sword, and it floated automatically to the side, circling around him. His eyes closed again, and his hands began to form seals. A martial artist¡¯s foundation always lay in their cultivation realm, and their combat methods were merely a means of safeguarding themselves in the midst of conflict, ensuring their survival until the end. Chen Fei had worked so hard to cultivate the Primordial Profound Art to perfection for the sake of a method within it that could increase his cultivation. Now, the time had come. As Chen Fei unleashed the seals with his hands, the energy within his body began to boil vigorously, and the energy around his Combined Aperture Tempering realm reached its peak. Break through! Within the Primordial Profound Art, there was a secret technique that forcefully advanced the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The principle was quite simple: forcefully shatter the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the body, let it fragment and expand, and then re-stabilize it, accomplishing the goal of advancement. While the principle was straightforward, it sounded extremely insane. Those who dared to shatter their own Combined Aperture Tempering realm were only those in desperate situations, with no other option. It was similar to when cultivators in the Aperture Tempering realm deliberately shattered their own apertures; the circumstances were dire. However, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had fused 108 apertures, containing even more terrifying power. Once shattered, the stable nascent energy within would erupt all at once. When Chen Fei had cultivated the Primordial Profound Art to perfection, he had a realization. He understood that with the control he had over his current nascent energy, he could indeed accomplish this. There was no need for any risk; it was a matter of reaching the level of mastery in the art, and everything would naturally fall into place. It had to be said that the creator of the Primordial Profound Art had a unique perspective. Although this secret technique might not be useful for the majority of those who practiced the Primordial Profound Art. However, that was their problem, not the problem of the art¡¯s creator. As the aperture¡¯s energy continued to tremble, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within Chen Fei¡¯s body also began to tremor. As time passed, this trembling became increasingly frequent until a certain moment arrived. ¡°Hum!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, and ripples spread out from him in all directions. As for his Combined Aperture Tempering realm inside his body, which had usually been as stable as a rock, it now swelled dramatically. The elemental energy within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was, in an extremely frenzied manner, constantly impacting the Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s barriers, causing an unimaginable pain to engulf Chen Fei¡¯s entire body. However, Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained calm. The initially trembling elemental energy at the periphery had calmed down at some point. At this moment, with Chen Fei¡¯s mental power guiding it, it surged toward the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. One still, one moving, the interaction of yin and yang! The stabilized elemental energy, in a peculiar way, compressed the swelling apertures, and then the Combined Aperture Tempering realm that seemed like it was about to burst gradually stabilized. ¡°Hoo!¡± The elemental energy of the surrounding world responded and instantly surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body, rushing into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, filling the void left by the aperture¡¯s advancement. What should have been slowly expanding the Combined Aperture Tempering realm with elemental energy, followed by reaching the next level, had now been forcefully elevated by the Primordial Profound Art in a simple and rough manner. After the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was shattered in this way, it not only didn¡¯t become fragile but instead became even more resilient than before. No pain, no gain; breaking before rising, adversity leads to prosperity! The surging elemental energy of the surrounding world rushed toward Chen Fei like a storm. At the gate, Chi Shuqing watched the scene before her, and Chen Fei in the midst of the storm looked like an otherworldly being! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The fluctuation of the elemental energy of the world continued for a full day and night before finally calming down. Many in the Primordial Sword Sect sensed something unusual but didn¡¯t understand what had happened, assuming it was just Chen Fei¡¯s normal cultivation. One day later, Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes, and the rising sun cast its rays into his eyes, illuminating them with a brilliant light. Five days later, Chen Fei soared into the sky and left the Primordial Sword Sect. Duan Muxiao, who received the news, lifted his head slightly, his eyes filled with a chilling light.. After a year of waiting, there had finally been a result! Chapter 498 - Chapter 498: Blood Blade Chapter 498: Blood Blade Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Duan Muxiao¡¯s eyes gleamed with a hint of brilliance, and within his pupils, Chen Fei¡¯s figure was reflected. At this moment, Duan Muxiao was less than twenty miles away from Chen Fei, and he had been following Chen Fei for a full hour. And from half an hour ago, Duan Muxiao had maintained this distance, continuously observing Chen Fei. Eye techniques and concealing one¡¯s aura, these were all essential techniques for the assassins of the Death Shadow Sect. A killer of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm level, like Duan Muxiao, sometimes, by observing the target¡¯s aura and movements, one could gather a lot of information. Just like Duan Muxiao at this moment, even though he was twenty miles away from Chen Fei, he had already begun to integrate a lot of information about Chen Fei and correspond it with the data from his sources, confirming his own information about the target. Listening is uncertain, seeing is believing; Duan Muxiao¡¯s habit had always been to derive the final results through his own observations. The information provided by the Death Shadow Sect was useful but not entirely reliable. It had to be judged based on the actual circumstances. ¡°The physical body has been specially cultivated, and the level is not low. The control of elemental energy is extremely refined, and the cultivation technique has reached a profound realm. The spiritual energy cannot be detected, but based on the information obtained, it¡¯s very strong!¡± In Duan Muxiao¡¯s eyes, a faint glimmer flickered as he re-evaluated Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength. There was no doubt at all that he was at the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm. From Duan Muxiao¡¯s perspective, Chen Fei¡¯s physical body, elemental power, and mental strength were all perfectly balanced, with no weaknesses. It was hard to imagine that this was a warrior who had only broken through to the Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm two years ago. Duan Muxiao had seen some geniuses from major sects, but compared to Chen Fei, they all seemed inferior. As for his future growth, it was uncertain, but for the present moment, Chen Fei had already surpassed those individuals. Even Zuo Tianying of the Fengwu Pavilion was no exception. Duan Muxiao narrowed his eyes slightly, considering various assassination methods in his mind, but he rejected each one. Either the timing was lacking, or the plan was too simple and could easily be discovered. If he were exposed, it would turn from assassination into a direct confrontation. Duan Muxiao had never considered a head-on battle with Chen Fei, even if he could win, he would inevitably be injured in the end. Duan Muxiao wasn¡¯t in a hurry, keeping his distance from Chen Fei. Chen Fei was heading alone to the outer sea, where demons frequently appeared. It was possible that he intended to hunt down these demons. This can be easily deduced. The Primordial Sword Sect had arrived in the Sea Peak City not long ago. Although they had many resource points around their sect and even a city of their own to provide resources, these resources were mainly for Combined Aperture Tempering realm and Body Tempering realm cultivators. For those in the Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, these resources were of little help. As for the Third Grade Secret Realm, it was too early to make use of it. In this regard, hunting down demons was actually the most suitable path, and it was a choice many Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would make. After all, in the Boundless Sea, while other resources might be scarce, demons were abundant. Judging from Duan Muxiao¡¯s estimation of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation, as long as he was careful, he was more than capable of hunting down early Third Grade demons. Selling one such demon would yield a considerable amount of Elemental Stones. Duan Muxiao himself used to obtain resources by hunting down demons a long time ago. However, since becoming an assassin in the Death Shadow Sect, he had realized that the quickest way to make money was actually through killing people. For each person he killed, aside from the commission retained by the Death Shadow Sect, the rest went straight into his own pocket. A monstrous demon of the same level was worth a certain number of Elemental Stones, but killing a human warrior of the same cultivation level yielded several times more profit, and it was even simpler and more convenient. If Chen Fei was indeed here to hunt demons, then Duan Muxiao could take advantage of the opportunity when Chen Fei fought with the demon. A single decisive strike! Duan Muxiao had killed targets several times in such an environment. A slight smile appeared at the corner of Duan Muxiao¡¯s mouth. Suddenly, Chen Fei ahead plunged into the seawater, and faintly, a wave of battle fluctuations emanated from below the sea. Duan Muxiao¡¯s expression twitched slightly. Had he found a monstrous demon? Duan Muxiao glanced around. This place was already considered deep within the outer sea, and normally, apart from those in the Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there would be no humans here. The battle fluctuations gradually moved away because of the seawater, and the natural elemental energy became somewhat chaotic due to the battle. Duan Muxiao¡¯s perception of Chen Fei started to blur. Duan Muxiao waited for a moment but didn¡¯t sense anything unusual, so he continued to follow. However, it seemed that Chen Fei was chasing after the monstrous demon, and his speed was increasing. Duan Muxiao furrowed his brow slightly, feeling a hint of strangeness in his heart. His eyes scanned the surroundings, but he didn¡¯t detect anything unusual. But as Duan Muxiao continued to fly forward, that feeling of unease became even stronger, and there was a ripple in his mental state. ¡°No, something¡¯s wrong!¡± Duan Muxiao¡¯s figure suddenly stopped, and his expression turned serious. Although Duan Muxiao couldn¡¯t pinpoint the source of this unease, his body instinctively started flying backward. It was a habit he had developed over many years. Whenever he sensed something amiss, he immediately aborted the mission, no matter how tempting the commission for that task might be. Duan Muxiao wouldn¡¯t hesitate. It was precisely because of this cautious nature that Duan Muxiao had reached his current level of cultivation. Many of his peers who had joined the Death Shadow Sect with him were either dead or severely injured. Surprisingly, Duan Muxiao, who had not stood out particularly in the beginning, had managed to survive to this day. ¡°Shing!¡± Suddenly, a surge of sword energy appeared behind Duan Muxiao, intercepting his figure directly. The sword energy came incredibly fast, and the aura contained within it was extremely sharp. Even with just a slight perception, Duan Muxiao felt as if his mental state was being sliced. Duan Muxiao didn¡¯t attempt to directly confront the sword energy. His figure swayed slightly as he moved to the side. As a killer, the most crucial aspect was to ensure that his body movements were not disrupted by any means. ¡°Hum!¡± The natural elemental energy in the surroundings trembled slightly, and a dozen illusory sword lights, formed by Chen Fei¡¯s mental projections, appeared from all directions, enclosing Duan Muxiao layer by layer. Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword! Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared not far from Duan Muxiao, looking at him calmly. Duan Muxiao could observe Chen Fei from a distance, but with his knowledge of the Star Gazing Art, Chen Fei had long noticed someone following him. Finding the right opportunity, he created a disturbance with his concealed body double and then retreated after concealing his aura. Duan Muxiao¡¯s pupils involuntarily contracted. These sword lights came too quickly, and the proximity was too close. He had no time to dodge. Clang! Duan Muxiao roared violently, and the mental energy in his sea of consciousness transformed into a blood-red blade, slashing towards the approaching sword lights. As a killer, Duan Muxiao had learned a variety of techniques, but among them, there were a few that he had devoted all his efforts to master, and one of them was his mental technique, the Blood Demon Blade! Using blood as a blade, infused with a touch of demonic essence. The Blood Demon Blade swept through Duan Muxiao¡¯s sea of consciousness, quickly obliterating the surrounding sword lights. However, before Duan Muxiao could breathe a sigh of relief, another dozen sword lights pierced into his sea of consciousness. Not only that, due to the collision of mental techniques, Duan Muxiao¡¯s figure was uncontrollably halted for a moment. In just that instant, Chen Fei had already arrived in front of him. ¡°We are strangers to each other. What is your intention?¡± Duan Muxiao shouted loudly, trying to delay Chen Fei for a moment to gain some time for himself. In this unexpected confrontation, Duan Muxiao had just sensed something was amiss and was preparing to leave when Chen Fei had already attacked, putting Duan Muxiao at a disadvantage. In the past, it had always been Duan Muxiao who surprised others in this manner. He never expected that today, Chen Fei would be the one to spring such a surprise on him. ¡°Yes, we are strangers!¡± Chen Fei nodded, and the Qianyuan Sword in his hand thrust towards Duan Muxiao. With the Primordial Profound Art in Great Completion in full operation, a hint of black radiance appeared on the blade of the Qianyuan Sword. Amidst the roar of a dragon and elephant, as the sword¡¯s edge passed, the air was gradually pierced and then directly shattered. A cluster of sonic booms exploded in mid-air, and the tip of the Qianyuan Sword had already reached Duan Muxiao¡¯s face. Sensing the power on the Qianyuan Sword, Duan Muxiao¡¯s entire body tightened abruptly. Compared to other Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Duan Muxiao¡¯s perception was undoubtedly superior. It was because of this heightened perception that Duan Muxiao hadn¡¯t even fully accepted Chen Fei¡¯s strike yet, but he could already sense the immense power behind it. Moreover, at close range, Duan Muxiao made a remarkable discovery. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had reached the First Combined Aperture Tempering realm at some point, and the refinement of his elemental energy was just a step away from Duan Muxiao¡¯s level. He had broken through to the initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm in just two years since reaching the Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Even Zuo Tianying of the Fengwu Pavilion and Teng Daoxuan of the Tianya Sect wouldn¡¯t dare to be so exaggerated. How could Chen Fei have elevated his cultivation to such a level so quickly? All these thoughts flashed through Duan Muxiao¡¯s mind, but he didn¡¯t have time to dwell on them any longer. His slender sword had transformed into a soft ribbon, entwining the Qianyuan Sword. Coiling Sword Technique! The name sounded similar to a common martial art technique practiced by worldly warriors, but it was indeed a heritage of the Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the Death Shadow Sect. This sword art even held a prominent position among their techniques. Defense and power absorption, ensuring self-preservation. When it came to killing, Duan Muxiao had never assumed he would never make a mistake. Therefore, how to safeguard his own life was always his top concern. Being a killer in the Death Shadow Sect was a trade for Duan Muxiao, meant to facilitate his own cultivation rather than fulfilling any special penchant for killing. There were many such individuals within the Death Shadow Sect, but Duan Muxiao wasn¡¯t one of them. ¡°Clang!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The grating sound of metal striking metal reverberated in all directions. The seawater beneath the two combatants was directly forced down dozens of meters due to the force, and countless water droplets were shaken into mist, only to be further cut by the dense sword energy. Duan Muxiao¡¯s figure trembled violently, his entire body going numb. When he looked at Chen Fei, his eyes were filled with astonishment. This was the first time Duan Muxiao had used the Coiling Sword Technique for defense and had to withstand such residual force. However, in the end, he managed to block it. ¡°Indeed, one should never underestimate others!¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly, took a step forward, and thrust his sword again. Simultaneously, the sword essence within the spatial domain also attached itself to the Qianyuan Sword.. Chapter 499 - Chapter 499: World Creation Chapter 499: World Creation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Du Muxiao had already been filled with thoughts of retreat as he caught the first sword just now. In the brief encounter just now, Chen Fei displayed aspects that completely exceeded Du Muxiao¡¯s expectations. The Coiling Sword Technique was purely defensive, with no offense or counter-attack, just deflecting and seizing the opportunity to escape. However, in the recent sword strike, Du Muxiao¡¯s movements were directly halted, and he couldn¡¯t completely deflect the force. In this situation, the idea of leveraging this force to escape became a luxury. His graceful footwork had no room to be showcased at this moment. Du Muxiao didn¡¯t know how many times Chen Fei could use such an attack like the one just now, but he knew that he couldn¡¯t continuously withstand it. While Coiling Sword Technique might not be broken, Du Muxiao¡¯s body couldn¡¯t endure the accumulating force, leading to vulnerabilities. Once a vulnerability appeared, the path to ultimate defeat would be close at hand. Du Muxiao¡¯s eyes kept shifting, then he heard Chen Fei¡¯s words and saw Chen Fei¡¯s second sword. This sword, when first thrust, appeared identical to the first one just now. But midway through the thrust, a tremendous force, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami surging, emanated from the blade. Du Muxiao¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened. What kind of power was this, and how did Chen Fei possess such power? Du Muxiao, at the First Level of Combined Apertures, had to admit that he didn¡¯t understand how Chen Fei achieved this. It seemed utterly unreasonable. Facing such a formidable opponent, Du Muxiao, at the Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, could only fight with all his might in defense. He accepted this fact because the previous information indicated that Chen Fei possessed formidable combat power. But no matter how strong the opponent was, there should still be some basic rules, right? What did this sword mean? Chen Fei hadn¡¯t shown any signs of gathering strength; it was identical in appearance to the previous one. Yet, the aura had become so exaggerated. ¡°Ra¡­¡± Du Muxiao¡¯s words were cut off halfway as the Qianyuan Sword arrived before him. Du Muxiao¡¯s inner Combined Apertures vibrated violently, and blood oozed from his pores, as if his organs were about to burst. In an instant, his eyes turned completely bloodshot. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire air trembled intensely, and ripples spread in all directions. The nearby islands shattered and sank into the sea. ¡°Puff!¡± Du Muxiao spewed a mist of blood, and his spirit instantly plummeted to a nadir. The tip of the Qianyuan Sword rested by Du Muxiao¡¯s ear. If Chen Fei had lowered the Qianyuan Sword by a few inches, Du Muxiao would have been annihilated. With the addition of the spatial sword essence, the attack from Chen Fei¡¯s previous strike had reached a terrifying level. Fortunately, the Qianyuan Sword had transformed into a low-grade magical treasure. If it had still been the top-tier spiritual weapon it once was, the sword might have shattered from that previous strike. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei swung the sword horizontally, and the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade struck Du Muxiao¡¯s head. Du Muxiao¡¯s entire body shook, and he fainted. Chen Fei deliberately spared Du Muxiao¡¯s life, as he wanted to investigate if there were any hidden motives behind this person who had inexplicably followed him. Chen Fei grabbed Du Muxiao¡¯s neck with his left hand, and with a swift movement, they both disappeared. Half an hour later, inside a cave on one of the islands, Chen Fei casually tossed Du Muxiao onto the ground. Du Muxiao rolled a few times on the ground and hit the wall before finally coming to a motionless stop. ¡°When you wake up, tell me what I want to know,¡± Chen Fei said, gazing at Du Muxiao with a stern voice. Du Muxiao remained silent, appearing as if he were still unconscious. The Qianyuan Sword trembled slightly, and a sharp, intimidating aura filled the entire cave. The chilling intent to kill completely locked onto Du Muxiao. ¡°Sir, this is truly a misunderstanding!¡± Du Muxiao¡¯s eyes suddenly opened, and he weakly climbed to his feet, looking earnestly at Chen Fei. ¡°It seems like you don¡¯t want to talk,¡± Chen Fei remained unfazed. ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to talk, it¡¯s just that I¡­¡± Before Du Muxiao could finish his sentence, his entire body suddenly let out a muffled groan, and his head tilted backward. Within Du Muxiao¡¯s mental realm, the Blood Demon Blade formed by his consciousness appeared dim. With severe injuries, his mental state couldn¡¯t remain unaffected. However, at this moment, the sword light emanating from the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword continuously slashed at the Blood Demon Blade within Du Muxiao¡¯s mental realm. One sword, ten swords, Du Muxiao¡¯s Blood Demon Blade could withstand them, but the unceasing Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword, especially with his current severely injured state, was too much for him to bear. In less than a moment, Du Muxiao began to moan in pain. The Blood Demon Blade within his mental realm had countless wounds, yet despite that, the sword light continued to roam freely within it. Du Muxiao was in a daze, sensing an incredible power within Chen Fei. Leaving aside the past, just at that moment, what was the meaning of that unceasing mental technique? We were both at the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm, yet Chen Fei¡¯s mental technique was shattered, and yet nothing seemed to have happened. Even before this, after observing Chen Fei for an hour, Du Muxiao thought that assassinating Chen Fei was only a matter of finding the right opportunity. Now, Du Muxiao realized how laughable his thoughts had been, but unfortunately, there was no opportunity for him to regret. ¡°Wah!¡± Du Muxiao spewed a mouthful of blood, and blood flowed from his seven orifices. His mental state was now on the verge of shattering, and with a little more force, it might completely collapse. Chen Fei walked up to Du Muxiao, and their eyes met involuntarily. Du Muxiao blinked subconsciously and looked at Chen Fei again, only to find that Chen Fei had already turned and walked away. Du Muxiao collapsed on the ground as if reborn after the ordeal. The cold touch of the rocks gave him a strange sense of being alive. Du Muxiao watched as Chen Fei moved away, quietly channeling a trace of elemental energy to mend his injuries. His body was severely wounded, and his mental state had taken a heavy blow, but Du Muxiao didn¡¯t give up hope of staying alive. As long as there was a chance, he would fight for it. In a daze, Du Muxiao felt that his injuries had slightly improved, but he kept it hidden, revealing no sign of recovery. Chen Fei would occasionally come to interrogate him, but Du Muxiao would only speak fabricated stories, never revealing his true identity. It wasn¡¯t because Du Muxiao had an unbreakable spirit, but he knew that if he disclosed the truth, immediate death awaited him. No one would show mercy to an assassin sent to kill them. By keeping silent, Du Muxiao hoped for a chance to stay alive. Perhaps due to his injuries, Du Muxiao had limited waking moments, spending more time in a drowsy state. Consequently, time seemed to pass quickly in his perception. In the blink of an eye, several days seemed to have gone by, and Du Muxiao had managed to heal some of his internal injuries in the meantime. ¡°Boom!¡± Outside the cave, there was a sudden loud noise. Du Muxiao heard Chen Fei¡¯s furious roar, and soon after, Chen Fei¡¯s voice faded away, and the sounds of battle grew distant. Listening carefully for a moment, Du Muxiao confirmed that he hadn¡¯t misperceived. He quickly got up from the ground. Using a bit of his restored elemental energy, he skillfully dismantled the restrictions set by Chen Fei, instantly regaining some of his strength. Du Muxiao didn¡¯t waste any time. He rushed out of the cave, and indeed, Chen Fei¡¯s presence was nowhere to be felt. Suppressing his sense of joy, Du Muxiao leaped into the sea. He intended to use the seawater to cleanse his aura and traces. Given enough time, even if Chen Fei returned later, he wouldn¡¯t be able to locate him. Du Muxiao dove deep into the water and, after several hours, emerged on an island. He buried himself completely within a mountainside, activated a technique to restore his injuries thoroughly, and then fell into a deep slumber. He wasn¡¯t sure how much time had passed when Du Muxiao slowly woke up and found that his injuries had improved significantly. He had gone from a near-death state to a state of recovery. On this uninhabited island, there was no one to disturb Du Muxiao. With his injuries recovered to this extent, Du Muxiao¡¯s tightly wound nerves gradually relaxed. Continuing his recovery would require a long time and medicinal pills for healing. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Thinking about his encounter with Chen Fei, Du Muxiao¡¯s eyes narrowed, resembling a venomous snake, instilling fear in anyone who looked at him. ¡°I should return to the Death Shadow Sect. With his strength, I can¡¯t kill him now, but there are people who can!¡± A thought flashed through Du Muxiao¡¯s mind, and he shot up into the sky, flying in the southwest direction. After five hours of flying, Du Muxiao arrived in the Pohai Sea, landing in the city of Pohai. Pohai City wasn¡¯t a particularly large city in the Pohai Sea region. It was controlled by a sect with an early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Du Muxiao continued on his way and stopped in front of a loft in the city center. He then walked inside. ¡°Hi, what can I get you, sir?¡± The innkeeper saw Du Muxiao and warmly approached. ¡°Seahorse!¡± Du Muxiao said calmly. ¡°We have it, sir. Please follow me.¡± Upon hearing Du Muxiao¡¯s request, the innkeeper¡¯s smile grew even wider as he personally led Du Muxiao to the backyard. After a while, Du Muxiao stood in a secret chamber, where a metal box was placed. The metal box emitted a radiant glow, indicating the presence of a formation within. As long as the correct method to deactivate the formation wasn¡¯t used, not only would the box remain locked, but its contents would be immediately destroyed, leaving nothing behind. This loft belonged to the Death Shadow Sect, and Du Muxiao had stored something here. Now, he intended to retrieve it and then report the details of his mission to the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s branch. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Du Muxiao stood in front of the metal box, forming hand seals. The formation on the box activated, as if it were about to explode, but soon, the radiance of the formation dimmed and then vanished. Du Muxiao opened the metal box, took out a bottle of pills, and a faint smile appeared on his face. However, as Du Muxiao gazed at the pills, outside the loft, or rather, beyond the sky, a vague, gigantic face looked down upon this place, seeing everything clearly. Dream Entry Technique! Chen Fei, like a creator, observed Du Muxiao¡¯s actions, and a subtle smile appeared on his face.. Chapter 500 - Chapter 500: Turning the Clouds Chapter 500: Turning the Clouds Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This was a dream. Everything Duan Muxiao saw here was fabricated. The fabricator was Duan Muxiao himself, but the one providing this dream was Chen Fei. The Dream Entry Technique, which Chen Fei stumbled upon, was partial and severely incomplete, with only about twenty percent of its content. Therefore, in direct confrontations, this Dream Entry Technique didn¡¯t have much effect for Chen Fei. It could only confuse those with weaker mental fortitude than Chen Fei or those with obvious mental flaws. Duan Muxiao¡¯s mental strength was not weaker than Chen Fei¡¯s, but after being captured by Chen Fei, he directly used the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword to almost shatter Duan Muxiao¡¯s mind. It was precisely during this time that Chen Fei used the Dream Entry Technique on Duan Muxiao. Duan Muxiao felt that time seemed to be passing by quickly. This wasn¡¯t an illusion but a subtle hint detected by Duan Muxiao¡¯s transcendent mental state. However, due to the severe damage to Duan Muxiao¡¯s mental state, he himself couldn¡¯t perceive this anomaly. Everything Duan Muxiao currently saw and heard was based on his own past memories, and even scenes Duan Muxiao had never witnessed could be mentally reconstructed by him. Just like ordinary dreams people had during their daily lives, many scenes hadn¡¯t been witnessed before but could appear in this dream. One must say, this Dream Entry Technique was truly remarkable, making full use of human nature. The saying went, ¡°A thousand years in one dream.¡± Within this dream, everything that seemed impossible could become possible. Unfortunately, the Dream Entry Technique Chen Fei obtained was incomplete, and achieving the current level was basically at its limit. They were currently inside the cave on that island. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on one side, while Duan Muxiao kept his eyes tightly closed, with his eyeballs rapidly moving beneath his eyelids and a smile on his face. Within the dream: Duan Muxiao directly swallowed the pill in his hand and then began to refine it within the secret chamber. Having been an assassin for so many years, Duan Muxiao had not only elevated his cultivation to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but had also accumulated a considerable amount of resources. Apart from a small portion carried with him at all times, Duan Muxiao had stored most of his belongings in the branches of the Death Shadow Sect. To prevent any mishaps with his stored items, Duan Muxiao didn¡¯t dare to keep too much in one place but distributed them among various branches. In the dream¡¯s sky, Chen Fei looked down at the contents inside a wooden box, with the majority being healing potions, followed by some medium-grade elemental stones, and cultivation pills. There were also several jade slips, which should contain various cultivation techniques that Duan Muxiao had practiced. Chen Fei casually moved his right hand, and time within the dream accelerated. Duan Muxiao had just sat down cross-legged, and in an instant, he stood up again, having completed the refinement of the pills. Of course, for Duan Muxiao himself, it felt like several hours had passed, and his injuries had been partially healed by the healing potions. However, this was not enough. Duan Muxiao was severely wounded this time, and all the healing potions in the wooden box had been used up. He couldn¡¯t completely heal his injuries. Especially the damage to his mental state, Duan Muxiao estimated that it would take at least a year of rest and various pills to fully recover. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Thinking of this, Duan Muxiao couldn¡¯t help but clench his teeth. But when he considered the strength that Chen Fei had displayed, he took a deep breath, and his expression gradually returned to calm. In the sky above, Chen Fei watched the changes in Duan Muxiao¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly. He lightly moved his right hand again, and time within the dream accelerated once more. Duan Muxiao continued to take various medicinal herbs until his body barely recovered some of his Combined Aperture Tempering realm strength before finally stopping. At this point, further rapid recovery of his injuries was difficult to achieve, and Duan Muxiao didn¡¯t want to linger any longer. He needed to head to the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s headquarters to report the mission¡¯s status. He couldn¡¯t wait to have the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Death Shadow Sect take action and eliminate Chen Fei. As long as Chen Fei remained alive, the anger festering in Duan Muxiao¡¯s heart could not be dispelled. Duan Muxiao appeared in a shop, and the shopkeeper warmly saw him off. He then departed from Pohai City, soaring into the sky and continuing towards the southwest direction. After another few hours of flight, Duan Muxiao¡¯s heart gradually calmed as he looked at the familiar scenery along the way. Encountering familiar things provided a sense of security, and Duan Muxiao was no exception. The closer he got to the Death Shadow Sect, the more secure he felt. He landed in Heaven Mist City in the Heaven Wind Region. This region was under the jurisdiction of the Heaven Wind Sect, and the infamous headquarters of the Death Shadow Sect was located within Heaven Mist City. The Heaven Wind Sect was one of the top ten forces within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, on par with elite sects like the Tiandao Sect and the Fengwu Pavilion. However, whether the Death Shadow Sect had any connection to the Heaven Wind Sect remained a mystery, known only to a select few. The vast majority of Death Shadow Sect assassins were unaware of the location of the sect¡¯s headquarters, as they were not privy to such information. Only when one¡¯s cultivation reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could they become aware of the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s headquarters. As for the exact relationship between the Death Shadow Sect and the Heaven Wind Sect, even assassins at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had no understanding about this either. However, to claim that they had absolutely no connection, it was unlikely anyone would believe it. But for assassins whose cultivation had reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was no need to delve into such matters. Whether there was a connection between the two did not affect the rewards they deserved. Sometimes it was best to remain blissfully ignorant. What was the use of knowing so much? Would it increase their rewards or accelerate their cultivation? Sometimes, knowing too much could only invite unnecessary trouble. Duan Muxiao was in Heaven Mist City. He entered an alleyway and followed a specific set of steps within it. After walking through the alley three times, the scene before him suddenly changed, and Duan Muxiao found himself in an underground cave. In the vast sky above, Chen Fei watched this scene with a subtle expression. The arrangement of this alleyway was indeed mysterious. Without knowing the exact way to walk through it, one would never discover the hidden secret. And if Duan Muxiao were subjected to severe interrogation about this matter, even if he revealed some information, deliberately withholding certain details would likely lead to a different outcome. There were few people in the cave. Duan Muxiao glanced around and walked directly toward a passage, where he sat down on a stone chair. In just a moment, a shadow slowly appeared in front of Duan Muxiao. The shadow didn¡¯t speak; it simply looked at Duan Muxiao with a calm demeanor. Duan Muxiao was unfazed by this and said in a deep voice, ¡°The mission failed. The mission target was too powerful, and couldn¡¯t be assassinated without reaching the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm.¡± The shadow remained silent. Duan Muxiao continued to narrate everything that had happened during the mission execution, portraying Chen Fei¡¯s strength in great detail. In fact, Duan Muxiao was slightly exaggerating Chen Fei¡¯s strength, fearing that the Death Shadow Sect might not send a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm assassin. ¡°That¡¯s the situation.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Upon hearing Duan Muxiao¡¯s words, the shadow nodded and vanished on the spot. A faint smile appeared on Duan Muxiao¡¯s lips. Now, he would wait for the Death Shadow Sect to contact the employer and negotiate the increase in the reward. If the employer was willing to increase the reward, they would then assign the task to a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert to ensure the second assassination, which would be foolproof. In most cases, the vast majority of employers would agree to increase the reward. Those who came to the Death Shadow Sect to request assassination missions harbored deep hatred for their targets. Moreover, they had already invested a portion of the reward as a cost. With prior costs already incurred, many people would agree to invest even more. In the sky above, Chen Fei observed the scene within the cave. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have much interest in the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s headquarters. At most, he was intrigued by the techniques of the Death Shadow Sect. However, the techniques of the Death Shadow Sect would undoubtedly require various payments and wouldn¡¯t be given away for free. For assassins associated with the Death Shadow Sect, it was more like an unconventional faction than a traditional sect. Compared to traditional sects, the Death Shadow Sect operated with more straightforward principles, where one¡¯s accomplishments spoke for themselves, and everything else was secondary. ¡°Should I become an assassin for the Death Shadow Sect?¡± A thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind but was quickly dismissed. There was no need for that. However, he was curious about who had issued the task to assassinate him within the Death Shadow Sect. Unfortunately, as an assassin, Duan Muxiao couldn¡¯t access such information. And if Duan Muxiao himself was unaware, he wouldn¡¯t be able to provide that information within the dream. Chen Fei saw that Duan Muxiao seemed to be looking for a place to recuperate. After a moment¡¯s thought, he gently pointed forward with his right hand. After leaving the cave, Duan Muxiao casually found an inn. He intended to enter a long period of convalescence, during which he couldn¡¯t engage with others for at least a year, as it would worsen his injuries. As Duan Muxiao was sitting cross-legged, he suddenly felt the entire Pohai City shaking violently. In the next moment, the sound of an explosion echoed throughout the city. Duan Muxiao instantly appeared in mid-air and realized that the source of the battle¡¯s fluctuations came from the location of the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s alleyway. At that moment, an intimidating aura was permeating the area, sending shivers down Duan Muxiao¡¯s spine. Pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! Duan Muxiao had seen a few Pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts before, though he had never had the chance to get to know them. However, he could never forget the intensity of their presence. Although they were both in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the gap in strength between the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was so vast that it left Duan Muxiao feeling somewhat despairing. Someone in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm could already slay Duan Muxiao, let alone a Pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert who could likely kill him with a single wave of their hand. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only And now, Duan Muxiao saw a Pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse attacking the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s headquarters. Duan Muxiao didn¡¯t immediately think of fleeing; that would be too conspicuous. He also felt fortunate that he had left that area just before this occurred. Half an hour later, in Duan Muxiao¡¯s perception, the Pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert departed. Two hours later, Duan Muxiao also left Pohai City. The fact that someone had located and breached the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s headquarters, where even the other branches of the Death Shadow Sect were in danger, was deeply troubling. Duan Muxiao had to retrieve all his belongings stored in various places. Those were the fruits of his many years of hard work and accumulation! Chapter 501 - Chapter 501: Returning with a Full Harvest Chapter 501: Returning with a Full Harvest Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In a cave on a remote uninhabited island, Chen Fei, sitting cross-legged on the ground, opened his eyes, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. In the dream, Duan Muxiao had unearthed everything he had collected over the years. He even found a small box of high-grade elemental stones hidden beneath an island in a certain sea area. Knowing the risks of being an assassin, Duan Muxiao had prepared various escape routes long ago. If it weren¡¯t for the Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei would never have imagined that Duan Muxiao had hidden so many things. And those intricate formation seals, even if others found those iron boxes, they would be unable to decipher what was inside. ¡°This is quite an unexpected delight,¡± Chen Fei thought to himself. Originally, Chen Fei just wanted to see where Duan Muxiao came from, but he never expected to find so many valuable items waiting for him. This was much more profitable than slaying any sea monsters. Duan Muxiao had reached the early second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm many years ago and had never given up on his martial arts training. As a result, he frequently took on missions. All of this was in pursuit of the opportunity to reach the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the next decade. As long as he reached the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, not only would the rewards for accepting missions increase significantly, but Duan Muxiao¡¯s status within the Death Shadow Sect would also change. Therefore, Duan Muxiao¡¯s wealth was extremely substantial. Compared to the first Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert Chen Fei had slain, Guan Hongxuan, what Guan Hongxuan possessed was truly minimal. In fact, there was no comparison between the two. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and the Qiankun Bag hanging from Duan Muxiao¡¯s waist flew to his front. Chen Fei had thought from the beginning that a kind-hearted Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert might give him a Qiankun Bag, and now it had actually come true. There was Duan Muxiao¡¯s spiritual imprint on the Qiankun Bag, which Chen Fei couldn¡¯t open for the time being. However, this kind of spiritual imprint wasn¡¯t as complex as the formation seals on the iron boxes; it didn¡¯t require any specific hand seals. Chen Fei just needed to forcibly erase the spiritual imprint. With nothing else to do, Chen Fei started to wear down the imprint using his Profound Slaying Sword. ¡°Hmph!¡± The spiritual imprint on the Qiankun Bag vibrated, and Duan Muxiao¡¯s nearly shattered consciousness was suddenly stirred, involuntarily letting out a painful groan. With that groan, Duan Muxiao slowly opened his eyes. The scene inside the cave came into Duan Muxiao¡¯s view, making him appear somewhat bewildered. Duan Muxiao clearly remembered that he should be in an inn right now; how did he end up here? Duan Muxiao turned his head, and at once, he spotted Chen Fei by his side. Duan Muxiao¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily, and the bewildered look in his eyes disappeared in an instant. He tried to move, but he found himself completely unable to budge a single inch. His body, which should have been mostly healed, was still in a state of severe injury and near-death. Duan Muxiao was left in a daze, as the boundary between reality and illusion suddenly crashed into his mind. He had clearly escaped from this place. He had already recovered from most of his injuries. So why was he in this condition again? Was he ambushed by Chen Fei in the inn and brought here against his will? He had already distanced himself from the Sea Peak City, so how could Chen Fei have found him? No, something was not right! Duan Muxiao¡¯s somewhat hazy consciousness suddenly cleared up a bit, and he also felt something unusual with his spiritual senses. Everything that had just happened was fake! His escape was fake, returning to the Death Shadow Sect was fake. In fact, nothing had happened at all, and he was still inside this cave. Everything he had experienced before was all orchestrated by Chen Fei to make him believe. ¡°Grr!¡± Duan Muxiao felt like he wanted to grind his teeth to dust. The joy of narrowly escaping death was something he could still remember, but now he was being told that it was all a lie. How could Duan Muxiao possibly accept this! *Buzz!* The Qiankun Bag trembled slightly, and Chen Fei directly erased Duan Muxiao¡¯s spiritual imprint on it. Duan Muxiao¡¯s mind was jolted, and intense pain swept through his entire body. Before Duan Muxiao could recover from this pain, a sudden chill made his skin crawl, and he opened his eyes to see Chen Fei¡¯s silent gaze. ¡°Do you have any last words?¡± Chen Fei said calmly. ¡°What exactly happened just now?¡± Duan Muxiao¡¯s lips trembled slightly. To the end, Duan Muxiao wanted to know why everything had turned out this way! ¡°Dream Entry Technique!¡± ¡°Dream Entry!¡± Duan Muxiao was momentarily stunned, and then it dawned on him that everything had been a dream. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Duan Muxiao suddenly burst into laughter. Dream, it was all like a dream now. In Duan Muxiao¡¯s eyes, there was a deep-rooted unwillingness as he realized that he had given away everything he had accumulated throughout his life to Chen Fei in the dream. How ludicrous, how absurd it all was. Duan Muxiao had considered that he might die someday due to a mission failure, but he had never imagined that the things he had accumulated would be given to the mission target. He would have preferred those things to be destroyed rather than given to anyone. However, today, things had turned out this way. * Slash!* A flash of sword energy passed through, abruptly silencing Duan Muxiao¡¯s laughter as his head thudded onto the ground, emitting a dull sound. Under the Soul Slaughter Technique, a surge of spiritual essence rushed towards Chen Fei. After a moment of thought, he directed it into the Qianyuan Sword. Since he had already upgraded the Qianyuan Sword to the level of a lower-grade magical treasure, Chen Fei thought about continuing to enhance it. However, moving from a lower-grade to a middle-grade magical treasure would require more than just slaying a few early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts; it was still far from enough. The Qianyuan Sword trembled slightly, emitting a clear ring as it absorbed this burst of spiritual essence, improving its power to some extent. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei turned Duan Muxiao¡¯s body into ashes. Chen Fei then left the cave, soaring into the sky the next moment, flying towards the southwest. There were many resources left behind by Duan Muxiao, and Chen Fei naturally needed to collect them one by one. Although each location was quite far apart, the prospect of obtaining so much was more than enough motivation for Chen Fei to travel the distance. Five days later, Chen Fei appeared in Curve Wood City in the Pohai Sea region. In those five days, Chen Fei had traveled to nearly six different locations, meticulously collecting all the resources carefully stored by Duan Muxiao. He had obtained 329 pieces of medium-grade elemental stones, 37 bottles of third-tier cultivation pills, and a considerable amount of valuable healing elixirs. Not only that, besides the fine sword he had directly taken from Duan Muxiao, there was another lower-grade magical treasure hidden in various other places. However, this lower-grade magical treasure was somewhat damaged, likely taken from someone else by Duan Muxiao. Chen Fei had no idea why Duan Muxiao had kept this magical treasure, but it didn¡¯t matter now. He had no interest in delving into the story behind it. Regarding these two lower-grade magical treasures, Chen Fei planned to sell them both and exchange them for medium-grade elemental stones. Apart from these items, Chen Fei had also acquired numerous jade slips. These jade slips didn¡¯t just contain martial techniques; they also included a map. Chen Fei had carefully compared the map and realized that the locations it marked were not within the Thousand Feathers Alliance but directly outside of it. Outside the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it was far more dangerous than inside. Not to mention the peculiar natural formations, just the monstrous beasts there were much more ferocious than those within the alliance. The jade slip didn¡¯t specify what the map represented, so after briefly reviewing it, Chen Fei stored it in his Qiankun Bag. At this stage, Chen Fei had no intention of leaving the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Moreover, a single map couldn¡¯t convey much information, and it was uncertain what lay in those locations. It could even be a trap set by Duan Muxiao among the many jade slips. Of course, the probability of this was quite low, as Duan Muxiao would be unlikely to trust others with these secretive locations. Apart from the map, there were some jade slips that contained information Duan Muxiao considered important, but they held little significance for Chen Fei. After a brief glance, he destroyed them. In the end, what remained in Chen Fei¡¯s hands were various martial arts techniques. Among the seven inheritances for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, two could be cultivated to the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and contained secret methods for combining apertures. The other five could be cultivated to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, with the lowest allowing one to open over a hundred acupoints. These martial arts techniques held little significance for Chen Fei at his current stage, but they were of great importance to the Primordial Sword Sect. At least the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect now had more choices. With more options available, it was easier to find a martial art that suited them, making their cultivation smoother. However, because Chen Fei had no intention of fully practicing these martial arts, his shadow clone wouldn¡¯t guide them in these techniques. Those who chose to cultivate these martial arts would ultimately have to rely on themselves. There were pros and cons to this approach. Among the seven Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial arts, there was one secret technique that piqued Chen Fei¡¯s interest. ¡°Substitute Shadow!¡± It allowed one to cultivate a shadow that could step in to receive a fatal blow at a critical moment. It sounded impressive, but the key was that the Substitute Shadow had its limits. It couldn¡¯t fully withstand attacks from high-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, and the effectiveness varied depending on the practitioner¡¯s strength. As Chen Fei was currently in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he wasn¡¯t sure how much it could withstand against attacks of this level. Chen Fei was somewhat curious about what would happen if his shadow clone and Substitute Shadow were combined. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In addition to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial arts, there was also a complete Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique in the jade slips, which was the ¡°Light Slicing Shadow Sword,¡± the main cultivation technique of Duan Muxiao himself. It was a pity that Duan Muxiao didn¡¯t even have the chance to use his ¡°Light Slicing Shadow Sword¡± technique against Chen Fei and was severely injured from the start. Apart from his main cultivation technique, there were also two secret techniques, ¡°Coiling Sword Technique¡± and ¡°Judgment Eye,¡± both of which were highly practical. Chen Fei planned to find some time to cultivate them. All of these were Duan Muxiao¡¯s lifelong accumulations, and now they all belonged to Chen Fei. On the street, Chen Fei concealed his presence, changing his appearance, and arrived at a shop. This was a branch of the Death Shadow Sect.. Chapter 502 - Chapter 502: Following the Map Chapter 502: Following the Map Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After obtaining all of Duan Muxiao¡¯s stored possessions, Chen Fei now wants to know who spent such a significant price to send the Death Shadow Sect to assassinate him. According to what Chen Fei learned from Duan Muxiao¡¯s dreams, the cost of this assassination is exorbitant, far beyond what an average initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could afford. As for those in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they might be able to afford it. However, if there were truly a cultivator at the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they could directly find an opportunity to kill Chen Fei, without the need to involve the Death Shadow Sect and waste those spirit stones. Furthermore, since Chen Fei arrived at the Thousand Feathers Alliance and broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he has never even seen the face of a mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, let alone offended anyone. Images of Mo Shiyi and his group flash through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. If he were to pinpoint who he has the deepest grudge with, it would be them. They obstructed his path to wealth, particularly routes to treasures like Third Grade Secret Realms. Mo Shiyi and his group would have every reason to eliminate Chen Fei. Chen Fei is a straightforward person, and he won¡¯t act without solid evidence. However, if it indeed turns out to be them, then what they can expect next is Chen Fei¡¯s retaliation. Therefore, Chen Fei needs to obtain conclusive evidence, which may not be shown to others, but as long as he confirms it himself, it will be enough. Chen Fei entered the shop, and the miscellaneous attendants inside couldn¡¯t discern his cultivation level. They turned to look at the shopkeeper for guidance. The shopkeeper, also unable to determine Chen Fei¡¯s level, approached him personally. ¡°Customer, what can I assist you with?¡± The shopkeeper warmly inquired. ¡°Sea Moonstone!¡± Chen Fei looked at the shopkeeper and spoke. In the various branches of the Death Shadow Sect, there were slight differences in the coded language they used. Sometimes, even the specific rank of the assassin would result in variations in the coded language. ¡°Customer, please come inside!¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s request, the shopkeeper¡¯s expression subtly changed, and he led Chen Fei to a back room. After a moment, Chen Fei found himself seated in a dimly lit chamber, gazing at a piece of jade on the table. He took out a bronze token from his sleeve and placed it on the jade. The jade emitted a faint glow, and Chen Fei formed hand seals, channeling his spiritual energy into the jade using a specific technique. After a while, the glow of the jade gradually dimmed, returning to its calm state. A shadow quietly materialized on the other side of the table, shrouded entirely in a black mist, making it impossible to discern any facial features. ¡°Black Lurker, may I inquire how I can be of service to you?¡± The shadow spoke in a deep voice. Black Lurker was Duan Muxiao¡¯s alias within the Death Shadow Sect, and the bronze token was naturally his. The technique used was something Chen Fei had learned in Duan Muxiao¡¯s dream. This is the verification method used by various branches of the Death Shadow Sect for each assassin. Based on the cultivation level, there are significant differences in the bronze tokens, but the most significant difference lies in the set of hand seals that Chen Fei just used. Those hand seals were set by Duan Muxiao himself and were akin to the formations placed outside the iron chests hidden by Duan Muxiao in various locations. If the technique to unlock the formation is incorrect, the iron chest will self-destruct. In the branches of the Death Shadow Sect, using the bronze token with the wrong hand seals won¡¯t immediately result in a group of Death Shadow Sect experts appearing to capture you. The Death Shadow Sect would act as if nothing had happened, appearing passive and elusive. However, privately, they would report the real situation to all important personnel, indicating that the assassin had been replaced. Subsequently, the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s actions towards you would depend entirely on how valuable the replaced assassin was. If their value was not low, the Death Shadow Sect, in order to maintain their dignity, would take decisive action, such as beheading, to subdue any potential threats. As a result, almost no one would impersonate an assassin to enter the Death Shadow Sect because it was too easy to be exposed. Even if you subjected the assassin to severe torture for information, as long as there was even a slight mistake in the bronze token technique, it would be revealed. As for the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s headquarters, the verification process would begin from the moment you entered that alley, and the procedures would be even stricter there. No one would dare to impersonate and attempt to enter that place. Duan Muxiao, completely unaware, was drawn into Chen Fei¡¯s dream, and therefore, he had nothing to hide. All the secrets were laid bare before Chen Fei. Apart from the difference in their aura, Chen Fei impersonating Duan Muxiao wouldn¡¯t arouse any suspicion, especially in the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s branch, which didn¡¯t verify a person¡¯s aura and lacked the means to do so. ¡°The last mission I undertook had a highly formidable target with exceptional agility. I¡¯m requesting an increase in the commission,¡± Chen Fei said in a deep voice. Here, increasing the commission doesn¡¯t mean asking the employer to pay more; such negotiations would only happen if there were significant errors in the initial assessment. What Chen Fei meant was that he wanted the Death Shadow Sect to increase the reward given to the assassin, essentially asking the sect to take a smaller cut and allocate more of the mission reward to the assassin. To understand the situation within the Death Shadow Sect, Chen Fei had invested considerable effort within Duan Muxiao¡¯s dream. The only thing he didn¡¯t know was who was truly issuing the missions. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have needed to make this trip to the Death Shadow Sect. ¡°This requires evaluation. Do you have any other requests, honored one?¡± The shadow didn¡¯t refuse. ¡°No, nothing else. Just report it directly. I have some free time today; I¡¯ll wait here for your message,¡± Chen Fei waved his hand. ¡°Very well. Please wait, honored one,¡± the shadow nodded and disappeared into the chair. Chen Fei closed his eyes as if dozing off, while his consciousness explored the surroundings. However, there was a concealed formation blocking him, and Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness was trapped in the chamber. Unless he forcibly broke through with his consciousness, it would trigger a reaction from the formation. In less than half an hour, the shadow reappeared before Chen Fei. ¡°Honored Black Lurker, we have carefully considered your request within the sect and have decided to temporarily maintain the original commission,¡± the shadow said in a low voice. ¡°I just told you, the target is exceptionally formidable!¡± Chen Fei leaned forward, exerting his aura on the shadow. The shadow shuddered slightly, and an involuntary sense of fear emerged from deep within. Despite his shrouded appearance that seemed extraordinary, his true cultivation level was only in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Facing Chen Fei¡¯s aura, which belonged to a higher Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he felt like he had encountered a natural enemy and instinctively trembled. ¡°Honored one, this is the sect¡¯s decision.¡± The shadow unconsciously raised his head to meet Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes. It seemed like a long time had passed, yet it felt like just an instant. When the shadow finally reacted, he realized that Chen Fei had already stood up, turned, and walked out of the hidden chamber. The shadow blinked and watched as Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared. He couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief while silently cursing in his heart. However, these Combined Aperture Tempering realm assassins held a high status within the Death Shadow Sect, and with the shadow¡¯s authority, he couldn¡¯t do anything against them. Cursing in his mind was already the limit of what he could achieve. Chen Fei left the Death Shadow Sect branch, circled the city for a while to ensure that no one was tailing him, and then returned to the inn. The mechanisms within the Death Shadow Sect were extremely strict, and many pieces of information were kept confidential, especially the identity of the employer, which was a top priority for secrecy. Assassins were never supposed to know anything about the employer to prevent them from being captured and coerced into revealing information, which would tarnish the reputation of the Death Shadow Sect. While in the hidden chamber earlier, Chen Fei had taken the opportunity to use his Dream Entry Technique and observed various details of the shadow¡¯s journey to report. The person he reported to wasn¡¯t the ultimate decision-maker; there were further layers of hierarchy involved. Thankfully, in the dream, Chen Fei had memorized the aura of that individual. Now, his task was to follow this trail within the city and uncover each of these individuals one by one, regardless of how many intermediaries there were. As long as the thread of investigation remained unbroken, he would eventually discover the person who could access the details of the missions. Two days later. Chen Fei found himself in a house located in the southwest corner of Curve Wood City. This was the poorest area within the city, inhabited by the lowest laborers of Curve Wood City. Yet, it was precisely in this place that the person within the Death Shadow Sect, who had access to mission details, resided. On the surface, he was just an oil seller within Curve Wood City. Compared to the Death Shadow Sect, this person was considered worlds apart. His true cultivation level was actually at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but the martial technique he practiced was rather mysterious. It allowed him to lock his own vitality and elemental energy, making him appear elderly and feeble on a daily basis. To some extent, it was quite similar to the Slaughter Spirit Technique, though this technique could only be applied to oneself and couldn¡¯t be used on others like the Slaughter Spirit Technique. In two days, Chen Fei had searched continuously and had to investigate three individuals before finally finding the person in front of him. Despite having the formidable combat strength of the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm, this individual knew nothing when facing Chen Fei and was immediately plunged into a dream. The gap in mental strength between a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator and Chen Fei was simply too vast. Even at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they had no resistance when confronted with the Dream Entry Technique. The Death Shadow Sect branch within Curve Wood City had a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert overseeing it, but this Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert typically didn¡¯t bother with trivial matters. They only truly appeared when the Death Shadow Sect branch faced significant threats. After a while, Chen Fei erased any traces of the peculiar occurrence from this person¡¯s mind and vanished from the house. One day later, Chen Fei appeared in a tavern in Xuanlin City, the closest city to the Sea Peak City. Just moments ago, following information he had received from the Death Shadow Sect, he had left a secret message in another small city. This was how the Death Shadow Sect communicated with their employers. If the employer saw this secret message, they could come to a designated location to discuss matters with representatives from the Death Shadow Sect. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei sipped his tea, displaying patience as he waited. He had been waiting for three hours when suddenly, his expression subtly changed, and he turned his gaze toward the street. A figure was rapidly approaching from a distance and came to a stop in front of the tavern. Jiang Liulin looked up at the tavern¡¯s sign, confirmed that it was the correct establishment, and then walked up. At the window, he saw Chen Fei in an instant. Upon spotting Chen Fei, Jiang Liulin was momentarily stunned, and his eyes widened slightly. Although Chen Fei¡¯s aura was concealed, Jiang Liulin recognized this face all too well ¨C the Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert from the Primordial Sword Sect! Chapter 503 - Chapter 503: Blood Battle Chapter 503: Blood Battle Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wasn¡¯t it someone from the Death Shadow Sect who left a secret message for themselves to come here? How can it be Chen Fei? Jiang Liulin looked at Chen Fei, knowing that it was already too late to leave at this point. Just as she was about to approach, she realized that she couldn¡¯t move her body at all, and even her entire body¡¯s elemental energy had been completely imprisoned. Her cultivation at the later stage of the Aperture Tempering realm had become as useless as an ornament, turning her into an ordinary person. Chen Fei glanced at Jiang Liulin, and in the next moment, both of them disappeared within the restaurant, leaving behind only a few pieces of silver on the table where Chen Fei had just been sitting. Outside Xuanlin City, Chen Fei and Jiang Liulin¡¯s figures landed on a hilltop. From here, they could only vaguely see the outline of Xuanlin City. ¡°Elder Chen!¡± Jiang Liulin realized that she could move again and quickly bowed to Chen Fei. ¡°I wonder why Elder Chen has brought me here. What is the matter?¡± Jiang Liulin continued to bow in front of Chen Fei. Faced with such a strong expert in the Aperture Tempering realm, Jiang Liulin dared not show any negligence. ¡°Do you know me?¡± Chen Fei asked calmly. ¡°Elder Chen, your display of power in the Haiyue Cave is known to everyone in the Sea Peak City,¡± Jiang Liulin deliberately smiled and said. ¡°Just a moment ago at the restaurant, were you looking for someone from the Death Shadow Sect?¡± Chen Fei looked at Jiang Liulin, and a slight smile appeared on his face. Chen Fei had originally thought that he might see someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm when he was in the restaurant. However, he didn¡¯t expect a cultivator in the Aperture Tempering realm to come out. It was clear that the one who had issued this assassination mission didn¡¯t want to reveal their true identity. ¡°The Death Shadow Sect?¡± Jiang Liulin¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but be startled, and then she quickly shook her head, speaking earnestly, ¡°Elder Chen, you¡¯ve misunderstood. I was invited by a friend to go to that restaurant, and I have no connection to the Death Shadow Sect.¡± ¡°Do you know about the Death Shadow Sect?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°I am certainly aware of the name of the Death Shadow Sect,¡± Jiang Liulin said, trying to control her emotions as she nodded slowly. ¡°Do you think such a coincidence can happen in this world?¡± Chen Fei looked at Jiang Liulin, shook his head slightly, and said, ¡°Forget it, I won¡¯t say more to you. I¡¯ll go check it out myself.¡± As Jiang Liulin heard Chen Fei¡¯s words, before she could understand their meaning, she suddenly felt her mind go blank. In a daze, it seemed like she had experienced many things, but she couldn¡¯t recall what had happened. This feeling made Jiang Liulin somewhat uneasy. She concentrated her mind, trying to make herself more alert. However, there was a strong pressure pushing down on her. In the face of this force, Jiang Liulin had no resistance at all. ¡°Exhale!¡± Jiang Liulin¡¯s eyes suddenly opened wide, as if she had been submerged in water and suddenly obtained oxygen. She started breathing rapidly. Then, as if remembering something, Jiang Liulin looked around and, when she saw the mountain gate in front of her, her face turned deathly pale. This was the Divine Waters Sect, with Miao Wanhong as its strongest member, one of the most powerful sects in the Sea Peak City. Jiang Liulin turned to look at Chen Fei beside her, her eyes filled with fear, as if her most important secret had been forcibly exposed. On the surface, Jiang Liulin was the patriarch of the Jiang family and had a slight reputation within Xuanlin City. He was also the most powerful member of the Jiang family. However, in reality, Jiang Liulin was a disciple of the Divine Waters Sect, cultivated and nurtured specifically as an external force for the sect. For certain tasks that the Divine Waters Sect couldn¡¯t handle directly, they relied on the Jiang family to do the job. Just like this time when they contacted the Death Shadow Sect to assassinate Chen Fei, Jiang Liulin was responsible for it. The Death Shadow Sect had always been very good at keeping the confidentiality of its employers, but due to the caution of Mo Shiyi and the others, they were still unwilling to appear in person, and thus, they used this method as an intermediary. But now, it had come to the point where Chen Fei had forcefully uncovered everything. Jiang Liulin¡¯s mouth trembled, wanting to speak, but not knowing what to say. Since he had already appeared here, it meant that Chen Fei knew everything. Anything else he said now would be meaningless. Chen Fei didn¡¯t look at Jiang Liulin. The Qjanyuan Sword in his hand moved slightly, and a sword intent soared into the sky, stirring the clouds in the sky. Such an astonishing sword intent outside the mountain gate alarmed everyone in the Divine Waters Sect. Miao Wanhong, on the main peak, opened his eyes and looked towards the sword intent. With just one glance, Miao Wanhong¡¯s expression changed slightly. He was too familiar with this sword intent, as not long ago, he had been injured by it. What was even more crucial was that, due to the guilty conscience at this moment, Miao Wanhong inexplicably felt a sense of unease when facing this sword intent. Miao Wanhong was hesitating whether to activate the spiritual weapon he held in his arms when suddenly he sensed that someone¡¯s gaze was locked onto him. Subconsciously, he raised his head and happened to see Chen Fei floating in mid-air in the distance. Although the two sides were several miles apart now, it didn¡¯t affect their vision as cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Miao Wanhong turned slightly and saw someone standing beside Chen Fei. His face immediately changed drastically. In response to this, Miao Wanhong immediately activated the spiritual weapon in his possession, and hundreds of miles away, Mo Shiyi and the other three instantly sensed it. Mo Shiyi and the other three were filled with confusion, but as allies, they shot up into the sky and rushed in the direction of the Divine Waters Sect. ¡°Elder Miao, won¡¯t you come out for a chat?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice came from afar, carrying a profound amount of spiritual power that caused ripples in the entire formation of the Divine Waters Sect. It also made the people of the sect notice the two figures in the sky. Some of the more powerful Aperture Tempering cultivators quickly recognized Chen Fei¡¯s face and couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of dread. As for the person beside Chen Fei, very few recognized them, but those who did felt a sudden panic. However, those who recognized Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel a growing unease. They didn¡¯t know exactly what had happened, but they knew that Chen Fei was stronger than Miao Wanhong, a fact that had become clear when they were inside the Haiyue Cave. Now, with Chen Fei blocking their way like this, it was evident that something was amiss. ¡°Elder Chen, why have you come to our Divine Waters Sect? What is the purpose?¡± Everyone in the Divine Waters Sect was watching, and Miao Wanhong couldn¡¯t afford to hide. If he did, the Divine Waters Sect¡¯s reputation in the Sea Peak City would be tarnished beyond repair. Miao Wanhong moved swiftly and stopped about one mile away from Chen Fei. As he got closer, he felt a certain trepidation. After all, he had experienced Chen Fei¡¯s combat power firsthand. Now that Chen Fei had brought Jiang Liulin with him, it was likely that he knew about the incident that had occurred. In this situation, Miao Wanhong was genuinely concerned that Chen Fei might suddenly attack and kill him on the spot with a single sword strike. Of course, with the Divine Waters Sect¡¯s formation that had been cultivated for many years, Miao Wanhong¡¯s combat power would be greatly enhanced. However, he had no certainty about how much his strength could ultimately be increased or whether he could defeat Chen Fei. Just like in the Flag Capture Competition, no one had considered Chen Fei a threat initially, but this newcomer who had recently broken through to the Aperture Tempering realm had nearly dominated the entire contest. Therefore, Miao Wanhong no longer dared to casually assess Chen Fei¡¯s true strength. Perhaps what Chen Fei had shown in the Haiyue Cave was not his full power. However, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, members were not allowed to engage in battles with other sects or forces without proper authorization. If Chen Fei did act this way, regardless of the outcome of this confrontation, he would be held accountable by the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Faced with a Combined Aperture Tempering cultivator like Chen Fei, the Thousand Feathers Alliance would undoubtedly take strict measures to prevent such incidents. But Miao Wanhong didn¡¯t want to trade his life for the consequences Chen Fei might face in the future. His own life was his highest priority, and if his life was lost, he didn¡¯t care about the fate of others. ¡°Do you recognize this person?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s right hand moved slightly, and Jiang Liulin was brought forward. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Miao Wanhong looked at Jiang Liulin seriously and then shook his head. ¡°In this way, abandoning your own disciple, Elder Miao, must have chilled many hearts,¡± Chen Fei said softly upon hearing Miao Wanhong¡¯s words. ¡°What do you mean by this, Elder Chen? I don¡¯t even know this person. If she has said anything derogatory about my Divine Waters Sect, I hope Elder Chen can discern the truth and not be misled,¡± Miao Wanhong said in a stern tone. Upon hearing Miao Wanhong¡¯s words, the light in Jiang Liulin¡¯s eyes dimmed. Although she knew that she would be cast aside if something went wrong, hearing Miao Wanhong say it so openly was still hard for him to accept. Having devoted her entire life to the Divine Waters Sect, it was a tragic and lonely outcome to find herself in this situation. ¡°Elder Miao, not recognizing this person is not an issue.¡± Chen Fei nodded, and an envelope floated out from his sleeve, heading straight for Miao Wanhong. Miao Wanhong looked at the approaching envelope and had a bad feeling. ¡°During our previous encounter in the Haiyue Cave, we didn¡¯t have much time to discuss martial arts. That¡¯s why I came here today to present a challenge to Elder Miao. I hope Elder Miao won¡¯t refuse!¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, the envelope trembled slightly, and countless rays of light emanated from it. Then, as if transformed into a thunderous explosion, it burst open in mid-air. In the sky, a mark appeared as if someone had slashed through the sky with a sharp sword. ¡°Elder Chen, what does this mean?¡± Miao Wanhong¡¯s heart trembled slightly, but he tried to maintain a calm demeanor and shouted loudly. ¡°Just as I mentioned earlier, I would like to learn from Elder Miao¡¯s expertise. I hope Elder Miao won¡¯t hesitate to teach me!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s smile had vanished from his face, and a fierce aura enveloped the surroundings. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, under normal circumstances, mutual combat was strictly prohibited, at least on the surface. Especially the extermination of an entire sect, it had been many years since anyone had dared to attempt such a thing. If they did, it was always done quietly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But for sects with Aperture Tempering cultivators guarding them, it was impossible to silently destroy them. Unless it was in a remote area of the outer seas, assassinating them without anyone noticing. Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to assassinate; he wanted to kill openly! Since the person from the Death Shadow Sect dared to call for this, Chen Fei intended to kill them one by one in front of everyone in the Sea Peak City! The first target he chose was Miao Wanhong. While the Thousand Feathers Alliance prohibited open combat, conflicts still had to be resolved somehow, and that¡¯s where another rule came into play: a blood battle.. Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: Soaring to the Heavens Chapter 504: Soaring to the Heavens Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Disputes and grievances, relying solely on coercion, could not be suppressed. Instead, they accumulated even greater hidden dangers and eventually erupted completely one day. Within a sect, with so many disciples sharing the same origins, each had their own cliques, leading to never-ending conflicts. In such a vast territory as the Thousand Feathers Alliance, one could not expect every faction to coexist peacefully. The previous struggle for the secret realm was a method of resolution, following the unspoken rule among martial artists: the strongest claimed everything, and the losers withdrew. However, if major conflicts arose between factions, one option was to secretly eliminate the opposition, a choice made by many. As long as there was no evidence discovered by the Thousand Feathers Alliance afterward, they turned a blind eye and did not hold a grudge. But if two factions openly engaged in a direct conflict, it was a complete loss of face for the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and they definitely held you accountable. The Blood Battle was the place to settle grievances. By agreeing to the Blood Battle, regardless of the final outcome, all past grudges were forgiven. However, during the battle, you were responsible for all results. ¡°How do you want it?¡± Miao Wanhong asked forcefully. ¡°Let¡¯s have a round on the Blood Battle,¡± Chen Fei said, looking down at the disciples of the Divine Waters Sect. He continued with a neutral expression, ¡°Add another five hundred high-grade elemental stones, and consider it a deal!¡± Blood Battles were somewhat akin to duels; in the Blood Battle Arena, there was no mercy. Of course, if you were willing to spare the other party, you could let them leave alive in the end. However, regardless of how you left, whether walking out or carried out, all the various treasures and spiritual weapons used in the Blood Battle had to be left behind, ultimately belonging to the victor. Compared to killing outside the sea, a Blood Battle could yield additional winnings in elemental stones. Many cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm didn¡¯t carry too many elemental stones with them; most of the time, they were kept in their sects. Miao Wanhong¡¯s face turned slightly pale, and he didn¡¯t speak, just staring at Chen Fei, regretting his decision to take on the mission from the Death Shadow Sect. Blood Battles had interesting rules when it came to challenges between cultivators of the same level. It was impossible to refuse. Chen Fei was at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm First Stage, and so was Miao Wanhong; if Chen Fei challenged him, Miao Wanhong had no choice but to accept. The Thousand Feathers Alliance provides protection, but it¡¯s impossible to safeguard everything completely. A challenge with cultivators of the same level is already the greatest fairness that the Thousand Feathers Alliance can offer. Expecting the alliance to ensure your safety in every aspect is unrealistic. Of course, before actually stepping onto the Blood Battle, Miao Wanhong could choose to concede directly, but he would have to compensate with the maximum of five hundred high-grade elemental stones for someone at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm First Stage. The reason why Chen Fei proposed a wager of five hundred high-grade elemental stones was because this was the maximum amount. If both sides reached the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the quantity of high-grade elemental stones would increase to a thousand. Five hundred high-grade elemental stones would be enough to cripple or even bankrupt any Combined Aperture Tempering realm First Stage cultivator. Previously, Duan Muxiao had accumulated resources for so many years, and in reality, he had just a little more than this amount of elemental stones. The quantity of high-grade elemental stones alone didn¡¯t surpass this number. Duan Muxiao was an assassin, and money came relatively quickly, but even so, after deducting the expenses of daily cultivation, the remaining amount wasn¡¯t this much. Although Miao Wanhong had the Divine Waters Sect and the sect had accumulated many resources over the years, taking out these five hundred high-grade elemental stones would still deplete the foundation of the Divine Waters Sect. ¡°Ten days from now, the Blood Battle awaits!¡± Chen Fei glanced at Miao Wanhong, then grabbed Jiang Liulin, disappearing into the air. Only the sword mark remained, serving as proof of the Blood Battle invitation. If, after ten days, Miao Wanhong didn¡¯t step onto the Blood Battle Arena and didn¡¯t provide the five hundred high-grade elemental stones, Chen Fei could genuinely make his way to the Divine Waters Sect. First, diplomacy; if one¡¯s strength truly couldn¡¯t measure up, then use money to avert disaster. Blood Battle invitations could only be extended once, and after that, they could be genuinely refused. In this regard, the Thousand Feathers Alliance still provided protection. If one¡¯s strength was insufficient, then they should lower their tails and focus on cultivation. The world of martial artists was a place of survival of the fittest, the same everywhere, and fundamentally would never change. Miao Wanhong stood in mid-air with a fluctuating expression, while those in the Divine Waters Sect were currently filled with anxiety. To the entire Divine Waters Sect, Miao Wanhong was the cornerstone. If something happened to Miao Wanhong, it wouldn¡¯t be as simple as a financial loss for the Divine Waters Sect. If it were in the past, facing someone like Chen Fei, who had only recently broken through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and dared to openly challenge, those in the Divine Waters Sect wouldn¡¯t have had any worries. However, they all knew that Chen Fei¡¯s strength surpassed Miao Wanhong¡¯s. This disparity in strength wasn¡¯t some abstract comparison; they had actually clashed before, and Miao Wanhong had suffered a crushing defeat. In this situation, how could the people of the Divine Waters Sect not be worried and fearful? ¡°Whoosh!¡± A piercing sound cut through the air as Mo Shiyi appeared in the sky above the Divine Waters Sect and immediately spotted the sword mark. Upon closer examination, he recognized Chen Fei¡¯s aura, and his expression darkened. ¡°A Blood Battle? What¡¯s going on?¡± Mo Shiyi turned to look at Miao Wanhong. ¡°He found out about the Death Shadow Sect.¡± Miao Wanhong let out a long sigh, but his brow remained furrowed because he couldn¡¯t figure out how to resolve the current situation. ¡°How could he know? The Death Shadow Sect operates discreetly like this?¡± Mo Shiyi¡¯s eyes widened, and a surge of anger rushed through his mind. Not only had the target not been killed yet, but now the target also knew the identity of the employer. How had the Death Shadow Sect allowed things to escalate to this point? ¡°I don¡¯t know how he found out, but now he has issued a Blood Battle challenge,¡± Miao Wanhong explained. Miao Wanhong looked up at Mo Shiyi, his voice sounding somewhat hoarse, and said, ¡°What should we do now? We all made this decision together back then, and the consequences cannot be borne by me alone!¡± Mo Shiyi furrowed his brow, not immediately answering Miao Wanhong¡¯s question. Miao Wanhong was well aware of the rules of the Blood Battle, as it was one of the ways to resolve disputes within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. To some extent, it was a relatively fair system. However, the current situation was that Miao Wanhong truly couldn¡¯t defeat Chen Fei, making this almost a guaranteed loss in the upcoming battle. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Several more sonic booms echoed, and Hu Yanwu and his two companions also arrived in the sky above the Divine Waters Sect. They saw the fierce sword mark and naturally recognized Chen Fei¡¯s aura. ¡°As you can see, I won¡¯t go to the Blood Battle Arena. If I go up there, I probably won¡¯t come back down.¡± Miao Wanhong explained the situation briefly, then looked at Mo Shiyi and the others, saying in a solemn tone, ¡°Five hundred high-grade elemental stones are too much, and the Divine Waters Sect can¡¯t afford it. Each of us five must contribute!¡± Miao Wanhong was admitting defeat directly; if he couldn¡¯t win, he couldn¡¯t win. Although the Flag Capture Competition had taken place over a year ago, Miao Wanhong hadn¡¯t forgotten how he had been completely dominated by Chen Fei throughout the entire event. In the Haiyue Cave, losing meant you could still leave directly and salvage your life. On the Blood Battle, once you went up, whether you could come back down entirely depended on the other party¡¯s mood. Although battles were unpredictable, and anything was possible, Miao Wanhong had no desire to gamble on that slim possibility. Refusing to even set foot on the Blood Battle Arena and admitting defeat directly was undoubtedly a severe blow to the reputation of the Divine Waters Sect. However, any blow to the reputation was still better than losing a member. If someone truly disappeared, it wouldn¡¯t just be a blow to their reputation; their strength would be severely diminished, and at that point, the Divine Waters Sect would truly be in jeopardy. ¡°Since he already knows about the Death Shadow Sect, why not hurry and urge the Death Shadow Sect to kill Chen Fei and be done with it?¡± Hu Yanwu said fiercely. ¡°In these ten days, Chen Fei probably won¡¯t go anywhere, so the chances of the Death Shadow Sect getting to him are slim,¡± Meng Heng shook his head. ¡°Do we really have to give that kid so many high-grade elemental stones?¡± Hu Yanwu was reluctant. Hu Yanwu had never intended to let Miao Wanhong go to the Blood Battle Arena, having faced Chen Fei himself, he knew Chen Fei¡¯s strength. But giving away so many high-grade elemental stones like this made Hu Yanwu extremely unwilling. They had already spent a considerable amount of elemental stones to hire the Death Shadow Sect, and now they were being asked for more money because they hadn¡¯t killed Chen Fei. Even if each faction contributed a hundred high-grade elemental stones, it was still a significant expenditure. ¡°Well, what do you suggest then?¡± Miao Wanhong looked at Hu Yanwu. Hu Yanwu didn¡¯t know either and turned to Mo Shiyi. Within the alliance, many decisions were left to Mo Shiyi¡¯s judgment. Moreover, the proposal to hire the Death Shadow Sect last time had also come from Mo Shiyi. ¡°These five hundred high-grade elemental stones can be given, but if we give them this time, what will we do if he challenges another faction in the future?¡± Mo Shiyi glanced at Miao Wanhong and then turned to the others. The expressions of Hu Yanwu and his group froze for a moment. If Chen Fei continued to issue challenges to different factions, they would still be unable to defeat him. Wouldn¡¯t that mean they would have to give away elemental stones each time? For one faction, five hundred high-grade elemental stones each time amounted to two thousand in total. Even if Chen Fei, with his slightly stronger strength, challenged Mo Shiyi as well, what would Mo Shiyi do then? It was hard to imagine a Combined Aperture Tempering realm First Stage cultivator possessing so many elemental stones. Moreover, with Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talent, if the resource issue was resolved, wouldn¡¯t he soar to even greater heights in the future? Hu Yanwu and his group suddenly realized that hiring the Death Shadow Sect to kill Chen Fei had, in the end, dragged them into a predicament. If the Death Shadow Sect had been more reliable and had successfully killed Chen Fei, there wouldn¡¯t be any issues. But now, the Death Shadow Sect hadn¡¯t completed the task, and they had given Chen Fei a pretext. If it were anyone else, casually challenging other sects to Blood Battles for profit would likely immediately turn them into a target of criticism. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, Chen Fei had caught Jiang Liulin, giving it a different nature. Although Mo Shiyi and his group could deny it, others couldn¡¯t accuse Chen Fei of anything. ¡°So what should we do then?¡± Meng Heng asked with a bitter tone. He might have to provide four hundred high-grade elemental stones in the future, and as a Combined Aperture Tempering realm First Stage cultivator who had recently broken through, he simply didn¡¯t have that many elemental stones. ¡°Accept the challenge!¡± Mo Shiyi said coldly. ¡°Accept the challenge?¡± Miao Wanhong was momentarily surprised. ¡°I will lend you the Profound Origin Pearl, and before the battle, the four of us will infuse it with our power.¡± Mo Shiyi¡¯s right hand moved slightly, and the Profound Origin Pearl floated in front of them.. Chapter 505 - Chapter 505: Prey Chapter 505: Prey Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The power of the Profound Origin Pearl, Miao Wanhong and several others understood it well. Back then, they relied on the Profound Origin Pearl to eliminate Yu Shoucheng, and with the combined strength of five people, they could directly possess the power of a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm strike. If used properly, it could even directly slay Chen Fei, or at the very least, inflict severe injuries. ¡°No, my cultivation level is insufficient. I can¡¯t control such power. If Chen Fei is fully focused on evading, it may not have much effect.¡± Miao Wanhong hesitated for a moment and ultimately shook his head. Power must be under one¡¯s control to truly belong to them. If it¡¯s not controlled, in a battle at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it¡¯s actually quite easy for the opponent to evade. Mo Shiyi had reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Stage for many years, although there was still some distance from the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he could still see the gap. Thus, mastering the power of the Profound Origin Pearl could bring about the desired effects. However, Miao Wanhong was currently at the first stage, attempting to control the power of the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be like a child wielding a giant blade, not only incapable of harming others but also risking harm to himself. Mo Shiyi furrowed his brows slightly. It was clear that Miao Wanhong had been frightened by Chen Fei during their last encounter and, from the bottom of his heart, was opposed to a direct confrontation with Chen Fei. ¡°Then we can only find a master to act as a guest of the Divine Water Sect and fight on your behalf,¡± Mo Shiyi whispered. Within the same faction, someone could act as a substitute in battles, but the one stepping in must have a cultivation level equal to or lower than the original participant. It can be lower, but it absolutely cannot be higher. ¡°It¡¯s difficult to find such a master!¡± Hu Yanwu furrowed his brow. Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength had clearly reached the level of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Stage. They needed to find someone with a first-stage cultivation but second-stage combat capabilities. Such experts did exist, but they were mostly within the major factions. Due to the influence of top-tier techniques, martial practitioners from these major factions often possessed much greater combat strength than those outside. Some even had top-grade magical treasures, making their combat prowess comparable to or even surpassing that of regular mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. In a life-or-death battle, magical treasures were crucial. However, no one from a major faction would come and join your sect as a guest, not even as a pretense. That would be tantamount to outright betrayal. ¡°We have one, Zhu Guannu!¡± Mo Shiyi said in a deep voice. ¡°Zhu Guannu? Has he returned from outside the Thousand Feathers Alliance?¡± Miao Wanhong expressed surprise. Zhu Guannu, the name might sound peculiar because this man was born a slave. To be precise, for three generations in Zhu Guannu¡¯s ancestry, they had all been slaves to others. As a result, Zhu Guannu was born into the life of a slave. According to the normal course of events, Zhu Guannu¡¯s fate for his entire life seemed predestined. However, by chance, Zhu Guannu came into contact with martial arts. It wasn¡¯t a matter of learning specific martial arts techniques; he purely observed the young masters of the main household practicing martial arts. With just a few glances, he naturally learned it. Photographic memory and the ability to extrapolate were Zhu Guannu¡¯s incredible talents in martial arts. In just one year, Zhu Guannu secretly reached the Flesh Tempering realm through his own understanding. This speed might not seem fast, especially since disciples from those major factions probably advanced to the Bone Tempering realm within a year. However, it¡¯s essential to understand that Zhu Guannu achieved this without any formal martial arts techniques. He relied solely on what he saw in daily life and slowly developed his skills. Moreover, considering the meager diet of a slave, it was a stroke of luck that Zhu Guannu didn¡¯t overstrain himself with martial arts practice, let alone secretly advance his cultivation. With a Flesh Tempering realm cultivation, Zhu Guannu could have easily escaped from the main household and ventured outside. After all, his identity as a slave could lead to his execution if the main household discovered his martial talent, considering it theft, disrespect, and rebellion ¨C all punishable by death. Yet, Zhu Guannu chose not to leave. Instead, he continued to elevate his cultivation, eventually, on one fateful day, slaughtering over a hundred people in the main household and seizing all of their assets. After obtaining this substantial sum of money and the martial arts techniques of the main household, Zhu Guannu¡¯s cultivation began to advance rapidly. Subsequently, Zhu Guannu seized an opportunity to join a sect, and over a dozen years later, he sought the position of sect leader but failed to secure it. In response, he found another opportunity, taking all of the sect¡¯s resources and escaping in secret. Five years later, Zhu Guannu returned and annihilated everyone in that sect. By that time, his cultivation had already reached the late Aperture Tempering realm. Killing and practicing his way forward, Zhu Guannu found that no sect would dare to accept him anymore. However, with his fierce determination and perhaps a bit of luck, he managed to cultivate to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In recent years, Zhu Guannu even left the Thousand Feathers Alliance to undergo further training in the outer seas. He was a person who was ruthless to others and even more ruthless to himself. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s back, and his cultivation is at the first stage, not much different from Brother Miao,¡± Mo Shiyi nodded. ¡°If it¡¯s him, we can give it a try,¡± Miao Wanhong considered for a moment. Zhu Guannu possessed an extraordinarily unique talent for martial arts, or one could say there was something peculiar about his body. Many powerful techniques with severe side effects, in Zhu Guannu¡¯s hands, almost had their side effects disappear completely. As a result, the strength displayed by Zhu Guannu was far greater than his actual cultivation level. ¡°Would he be willing to engage in this life-and-death matter like the Blood Battle Arena?¡± Meng Heng asked with some uncertainty. Meng Heng wasn¡¯t doubting whether Zhu Guannu was afraid of death, but rather, this matter had nothing to do with Zhu Guannu. Participating in the Blood Battle Arena, where there was no respite until death, was something most people would prefer to avoid. After all, it was a battle to the death, and anything could happen. ¡°Zhu Guannu¡¯s martial arts¡¯ characteristics make him particularly suitable for this type of confined area combat. We can offer him an additional five hundred middle-grade elemental stones, and all the proceeds from this battle will go to him alone,¡± Mo Shiyi said with narrowed eyes. Even though they were offering the same five hundred middle-grade elemental stones, Mo Shiyi would rather give them to Zhu Guannu. Moreover, if Zhu Guannu were to die in the battle, the five hundred middle-grade elemental stones they had promised could be withheld. In essence, it was still the same five hundred middle-grade elemental stones, but with an added possibility in the outcome. Furthermore, in Mo Shiyi¡¯s view, Chen Fei might not necessarily be able to defeat Zhu Guannu. Mo Shiyi had seen Zhu Guannu several times and had always felt a sense of trepidation each time. In his pursuit of victory and to continue on his martial path, Zhu Guannu¡¯s ruthlessness surpassed everyone¡¯s imagination. ¡°Done!¡± Miao Wanhong had no objections since he didn¡¯t have to participate in the battle himself. As for the extra one hundred middle-grade elemental stones they would need to contribute after dividing the cost, he saw it as a necessary expense to mitigate potential trouble. Miao Wanhong hoped that Zhu Guannu could directly slay Chen Fei in the Blood Battle Arena. Otherwise, the situation would extend beyond a mere hundred middle-grade elemental stones. At the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei had just returned not long ago when Qin Haishan and the others arrived after hearing the news. ¡°They sent people from the Death Shadow Sect to assassinate me, but I discovered them.¡± Chen Fei pointed to Jiang Liulin beside him and briefly explained the situation, focusing on the key points and omitting all the details. Qin Haishan and the others relaxed their expressions slightly. If the situation was indeed as Chen Fei described, then there would be no grounds for accusing him of challenging Miao Wanhong. ¡°I¡¯ve already imprinted his soul and memories into a jade slip.¡± Qin Haishan walked up to Jiang Liulin and then turned to look at Chen Fei. Jiang Liulin¡¯s expression changed slightly upon hearing Qin Haishan¡¯s words, but thinking about Miao Wanhong¡¯s previous attitude, she couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. At this stage of the situation, she was still considering the welfare of the Divine Water Sect. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chen Fei smiled and clasped his hands. Although this kind of soul imprinting didn¡¯t pose any substantial threat to Miao Wanhong, and most members of the Thousand Feathers Alliance wouldn¡¯t acknowledge it, it still left evidence behind. It provided a legitimate reason for taking action. ¡°Be cautious in the Blood Battle Arena, especially regarding the unique treasure in Mo Shiyi¡¯s hands,¡± Tong Zhongqiu reminded. ¡°I¡¯m prepared,¡± Chen Fei nodded, having already factored that into his considerations. ¡°Blood Battles allow for sect¡¯s guest members to fight, but we¡¯re concerned they might invite someone else,¡± Zhao Tianxuan whispered. ¡°We need to be wary of that possibility. If your cultivation were a bit higher, Chen Fei, it would be foolproof,¡± Yu Shoucheng smiled. ¡°They¡¯re just concerned about Chen Fei¡¯s potential, which is why they resorted to this plan.¡± Qin Haishan let go of the hand holding Jiang Liulin¡¯s head and handed the jade slip to Chen Fei. With this jade slip, Jiang Liulin¡¯s value had diminished significantly. ¡°I made some unexpected progress in my recent cultivation. I¡¯ve already reached the first stage now.¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and didn¡¯t conceal his cultivation level. After all, in the Blood Battle Arena, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation realm would become apparent. Qin Haishan¡¯s hand holding the jade slip trembled slightly, almost crushing it by accident. Tong Zhongqiu, Zhao Tianxuan, and Yu Shoucheng exchanged glances, completely bewildered. Wasn¡¯t it just two years ago that he broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? How did he reach the first stage so quickly? What kind of cultivation speed was this? ¡°Combined Aperture Tempering realm is not the same as the Aperture Tempering realm, how could it be so fast!¡± While Qin Haishan and the others were left bewildered, thousands of miles away on an island, a scarred man with a scar on his cheek looked at Mo Shiyi and curled his lips slightly. ¡°Join the Divine Water Sect as a guest, and fight for you in the Blood Battle Arena?¡± he asked. ¡°Yes, as for your reward, we¡¯ll give you five hundred middle-grade elemental stones if the job is done,¡± Mo Shiyi nodded and provided detailed information about Chen Fei. ¡°Five hundred middle-grade elemental stones? You¡¯re offering so little for the Blood Battle Arena?¡± Zhu Guannu burst into laughter, his voice sounding particularly grating. Mo Shiyi furrowed his brow slightly and said, ¡°This price is already quite generous.¡± ¡°Seven hundred middle-grade elemental stones, and I¡¯m in,¡± Zhu Guannu¡¯s laughter abruptly stopped, and he stared at Mo Shiyi. ¡°Too much!¡± Mo Shiyi raised an eyebrow and shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s the price. If you can¡¯t afford it, then go find someone else,¡± Zhu Guannu casually waved his hand. ¡°Very well,¡± Mo Shiyi looked at Zhu Guannu, suddenly smiled, and then bowed before turning to leave. Zhu Guannu watched Mo Shiyi¡¯s departing figure, spat out the fragments of elemental stones he had been chewing in his mouth, and said, ¡°Come back. I hate people like you from these sects, just like the one I joined back in the day!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Mo Shiyi turned to look at Zhu Guannu, his expression unchanged, and said, ¡°I have only one requirement: slay Chen Fei!¡± ¡°Hahaha, he won¡¯t make it out of the Blood Battle Arena!¡± Zhu Guannu licked his lips like a predator preparing to hunt. A prodigy who had just broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm a few years ago and already possessed the combat power of the Second Stage? It was people like this; the very kind Zhu Guannu loved to kill the most were the prodigies. Just like the time he had slaughtered over a hundred members of the main household years ago. That had been the most exhilarating moment of his life! Chapter 506 - Chapter 506: A Qualitative Change Chapter 506: A Qualitative Change Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In just a few days¡¯ time, the news of Chen Fei¡¯s upcoming battle with the Divine Waters Sect had spread throughout the streets and alleys of the Sea Peak City. The Sea Peak City was vast, encompassing an area of thousands of miles in all directions. Here, the natural energy was abundant, and resources for cultivation were relatively rich, resulting in the presence of numerous sects and families. Yet, the Sea Peak City was also relatively small in a sense because the most precious resources there were controlled by ten major powers, each of which had experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm presiding over them. Chen Fei¡¯s name was well-known throughout the Sea Peak City, thanks to the Flag Capture Competition that had taken place over a year ago, which had still been a topic of conversation among the people. In fact, in many teahouses in various cities, storytellers had still recounted this story, earning some extra tea money. As for the Divine Waters Sect, they had been even more familiar to everyone. The Divine Waters Sect had been passed down for hundreds of years in the Sea Peak City, and nearly every generation had had experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm among them. Although the Divine Waters Sect had never ventured beyond the Sea Peak City within the entire domain, they had still been considered a giant faction and a ¡¯ sect that countless young people had dreamed of joining. Now, with these two top powers about to engage in a Blood Battle, it had naturally become the most attention-grabbing event for everyone. Soon, the reasons for the Blood Battle between the two sides began to circulate through various channels. Death Shadow Sect, assassinations. Just a few words had stirred the emotions of everyone and made it clear to all what the cause of this Blood Battle was. However, several sects affiliated with the Divine Waters Sect didn¡¯t deny this matter outright, but at this point, no one cared whether they admitted it or not. Because logically speaking, the Divine Waters Sect did have a motive to hire the Death Shadow Sect. With a motive established and Chen Fei directly challenging the Divine Waters Sect to a Blood Battle, it was clear that Chen Fei must have some evidence. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have taken such a bold step. People began to anticipate the arrival of the Blood Battle, as in the Sea Peak City, the last one had taken place over a hundred years ago. A Blood Battle, to fight to the death at the same level of cultivation, was not something most martial artists had the courage for. After all, those who could cultivate to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were all exceptionally talented, and even at the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was hard to have the confidence to say that one could definitely overpower another. Even if there was a real advantage in terms of combat power, in a true hfe-or-death struggle, the slightest unexpected event could change the outcome directly. On the contrary, lurking and ambushing in the open sea was the method with the highest chances of success. Amidst all the commotion in the Sea Peak City, there was some nervousness among the members of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei was now the towering giant within the Primordial Sword Sect, and it was evident that he had a high likelihood of continuing to advance in the future. In this situation, the prospect of Chen Fei engaging in a life-and-death battle against another Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator naturally caused anxiety and fear. Although they had great confidence in Chen Fei, they couldn¡¯t help but worry about unexpected events. The Primordial Sword Sect, as it stood now, couldn¡¯t afford any mishaps. Inside the secluded chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes, his consciousness returning from the dark Strange Heart Realm. Several Strange Heart Stones fell to the ground, and in a moment, the Heart Refinement Formation silently took shape. During his time in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei could set up a triple Heart Refinement Formation. However, with his consciousness further growing in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he could now stack the Heart Refinement Formation up to the fifth level. Each additional level of the Heart Refinement Formation increased the difficulty significantly, but it also greatly enhanced his refining capabilities. Only with a fifth-level Heart Refinement Formation could he refine the essence of third-tier Evil. Starting from half a year ago, Chen Fei had stopped hunting second-tier Evil creatures because they no longer provided any benefit to his consciousness. Naturally, Chen Fei set his sights on the third-tier Evil creatures. With the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword in hand, although it wasn¡¯t as easy as dealing with second-tier Evil creatures, he could at least slowly wear them down. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the Strange Heart Realm was not a secret to cultivators. Many knew of this place and understood that by slaying and refining Evils, one could strengthen their consciousness. However, just as many knew the high value of demonic beasts and the abundant resources they could yield when slain, the number of martial artists who could truly rely on hunting demonic beasts as a source of resources was always a minority. This was because demonic beasts were not puppets to be easily slain. They possessed great ferocity, and sometimes even a martial artist of the same level could not defeat a demonic beast of the same level. Many times, attempting to slay a demonic beast would come at the cost of one¡¯s life. Even if one¡¯s life was not at risk, injuries were almost unavoidable. Slaying demonic beasts was like living with a head hanging by a thread, liable to fall at any moment. Demonic beasts were like this, and the Evils within the Strange Heart Realm were no different. In fact, because of the severe contamination Evils could inflict on one¡¯s consciousness, hardly anyone dared to refine them for the benefit of their consciousness. Compared to physical injuries that could slowly heal, severe contamination of one¡¯s consciousness could lead to its complete ruin, resulting in a drastic change in one¡¯s personality and an inability to jest or take things lightly. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the only faction that ventured into the Strange Heart Realm to some extent was the Shadowy Abyss Sect. However, even within the Shadowy Abyss Sect, it was unlikely that anyone was as casual as Chen Fei when it came to treating the Strange Heart Realm as their backyard, freely utilizing the essence of Evils. He didn¡¯t worry about the contamination of Evils, nor did he fear the rejection of the Strange Heart Realm. In fact, the third-tier Evils within the Strange Heart Realm were far more potent in terms of contamination compared to the second-tier ones. The most significant difference lay in the fact that the mental techniques used to attack Evils would be directly contaminated by the Evils. Then, they would follow the connection between the mental technique and the consciousness, directly tainting the consciousness. Initially, it might not be very apparent, but if given a little time, this contamination would become very severe. By then, before successfully slaying the Evil, the consciousness would already be thoroughly tainted. Yet, Chen Fei had absolutely no worries in this regard. All the mental techniques he employed were mere reflections of his consciousness, incapable of affecting his core consciousness. The Shadowy Abyss Sect probably had similar mental techniques, but for everyone, the most troublesome issue was the act of refining Evils, which would trigger the rejection of the Strange Heart Realm. Chen Fei was essentially cheating, and he had no idea how the Shadowy Abyss Sect handled this. The fifth-level Heart Refinement Formation emitted a faint glow, continuously erasing the contamination within the essence of the Evil. After a moment, a crystalline and translucent Evil essence appeared within the Heart Refinement Formation. Chen Fei extended his right hand and made contact with the Evil essence. In the next moment, his consciousness was enveloped by the essence, and a faint sense of comfort rippled through his sea of consciousness. The Evil essence contained a significant amount of energy, but the vast majority of it dissipated along with the dispelling of the contamination. The truly pure essence comprised only a small portion. If someone could fearlessly consume this contamination and devour the entire Evil essence, the amount of energy they would gain would be immense. Chen Fei casually dismantled the Heart Refinement Formation on the ground, then resumed his seated position, beginning to practice the Substitute Shadow technique, a secret technique he had obtained from Duan Muxiao¡¯s belongings. The Blood Battle was only a few days away, and most cultivation methods couldn¡¯t yield significant results in such a short time. However, the Substitute Shadow technique was just one move from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm inheritance. For others to cultivate only techniques and neglect their foundational skills was difficult to achieve, but Chen Fei had the character sheet, which allowed him to bypass the limitations of the inheritance. As long as the technique remained within the realm of martial arts, whether it was activated by elemental energy or consciousness, it couldn¡¯t escape the simplification provided by the character sheet. Even techniques not activated by elemental energy or consciousness might still be simplified by the character sheet, although Chen Fei had yet to attempt such a feat. From sunrise to sunset, and as night fell, the formation emitted a faint glow, illuminating the entire secret chamber. Chen Fei¡¯s tightly closed eyes opened once again, and a phantom figure rose from behind him. It was none other than his own shadow. After several days of practice, Chen Fei had brought this Substitute Shadow technique to a state of Great Completion. Chen Fei sensed the strength of his Substitute Shadow and shook his head slightly after a moment. As he had suspected before, the Substitute Shadow was an extraordinary technique in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, capable of blocking fatal attacks in critical moments. However, in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, this technique hadn¡¯t grown to become a defense against attacks at that level. Its capacity for withstanding attacks remained at the Aperture Tempering realm level. However, Chen Fei had already anticipated this possibility before he began his cultivation, so there was no disappointment. Chen Fei then activated his Phantom of the Soaring Heaven Technique techniques simultaneously, merging the two techniques directly. The shadow in front of Chen Fei trembled slightly, and a new change appeared within it. Chen Fei sensed this transformation, and his expression couldn¡¯t help but shift slightly. In the next moment, the entirely new Substitute Shadow fused into Chen Fei¡¯s body, and Chen Fei¡¯s figure moved slightly. In the entire secret chamber, countless images of Chen Fei appeared. After a while, Chen Fei stopped, and the lingering afterimages around him gradually disappeared. ¡°My speed has actually improved!¡± The results of his experiment had taken Chen Fei by surprise. He hadn¡¯t expected that his previously weak point, his agility, would be resolved through this peculiar attempt. Originally, the Phantom of the Soaring Heaven Technique techniques operated separately. The Soaring Heaven Technique was a standalone technique, while the Substitute Shadow integrated itself into the body to be ready to block attacks at any moment. Now that the two techniques had merged, the Substitute Shadow had been incorporated into the body, and in the process, it had also added a portion of the speed from the Soaring Heaven Technique to Chen Fei¡¯s abilities. Chen Fei was essentially employing two instances of the Soaring Heaven Technique simultaneously. Although the basic speed of the Soaring Heaven Technique was ordinary, the simultaneous use of two instances made it significantly faster. This was quite a novel experience because normally, when a technique was in operation, it could only be pushed to its limit, but that didn¡¯t necessarily double its effectiveness. However, due to the integration of the Substitute Shadow, Chen Fei¡¯s Soaring Heaven Technique had indeed effectively doubled. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Of course, Chen Fei¡¯s current agility hadn¡¯t doubled because of this. The Soaring Heaven Technique operated by the Substitute Shadow was at the level of the Aperture Tempering realm. In essence, it was like Chen Fei¡¯s current speed at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had received an additional boost equivalent to that of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, resulting in an overall increase of around thirty percent. Thirty percent might not seem like a high increase at first glance, but this had instantly elevated Chen Fei¡¯s agility from being relatively average for an early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to a position akin to a standout among early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. In fact, it surpassed the speed of most mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. This was truly a qualitative transformation.. Chapter 507 - Chapter 507: Isn’t This Too Much? Chapter 507: Isn¡¯t This Too Much? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei tried his attacks once again and found that there was a slight improvement, but this improvement couldn¡¯t be considered significant. Due to the power of the Phantom of the Soaring Heaven Technique, apart from agility, the other aspects were only at about thirty percent of the late Aperture Tempering realm, as Soaring Heaven Technique could only be cultivated up to the late Aperture Tempering realm. Thirty percent of the late Aperture Tempering realm was roughly equivalent to the early Aperture Tempering realm in terms of strength. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, adding the strength of the early Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t be considered a substantial boost, especially given his already strong personal attacks. Compared to the significant improvement in agility, the increase in attack power was quite negligible. However, Chen Fei was already very satisfied with this. After spending a few days practicing a secret technique for a clone shadow, he unexpectedly received such a pleasant surprise. Moreover, the integration of this clone shadow had opened up new ideas for Chen Fei. The fusion of this clone shadow could actually stack the strength of the shadow clones. If Chen Fei found a way to enhance the strength of his shadow clones, it would directly strengthen his own power. If the shadow clones also possessed the strength and speed of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, then after stacking, Chen Fei¡¯s power would be greatly increased. This was somewhat similar to Mo Shiyi¡¯s Profound Origin Pearl, but undoubtedly more profound. The Profound Origin Pearl forcibly contained the power of others, and it was inherently different in origin, with all the pressure borne by one¡¯s own body and soul. The strain on the body and soul could be easily imagined. However, Chen Fei¡¯s clone shadow technique involved each clone bearing its own power, with the final guidance and command from Chen Fei himself. As long as Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength was strong enough, he could completely control this power. With the existence of the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength would never lag behind his cultivation level, so there¡¯s no need to worry about control issues. ¡°The path of cultivation is truly profound,¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but shake his head in amazement. Besides collecting inheritances for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he also needed to pay more attention to this method of cultivating shadow clones. Chen Fei gradually calmed his mind and continued to meditate. This time, he was practicing the Primordial Profound Art, which had already integrated with the Light Slicing Shadow Sword. Compared to the Azure Skies Technique he obtained from Guan Hongxuan, the Light Slicing Shadow Sword was undoubtedly much more profound. Moreover, after mastering the Light Slicing Shadow Sword, it provided a significant boost to agility. Chen Fei had originally intended to merge the Light Slicing Shadow Sword first because of this reason, with the aim of improving his agility. Unexpectedly, this issue was resolved first thanks to the clone shadow technique. However, when it came to agility, Chen Fei would never consider it too fast. This had been his philosophy ever since he was in the Body Tempering realm. You may not be able to defeat others, but when it¡¯s crucial, you must be able to outrun them. Preserving one¡¯s own life was the most critical thing. With the Primordial Profound Art integrated into the Light Slicing Shadow Sword, his proficiency started at the Perfect Stage. It wouldn¡¯t take too long for Chen Fei to cultivate it to Great Completion. Clearly, there wasn¡¯t a significant difference between the two in terms of levels, so the improvement based on the cultivation method wasn¡¯t very substantial. However, as long as it could improve, it was a good cultivation technique, and Chen Fei had no reservations about that. Moreover, if he integrated enough cultivation techniques, there might be unexpected changes, just like what happened with the clone shadow technique. Unexpected mutations were also a possibility. While the outside world became increasingly noisy due to the Blood Battles, Chen Fei continued to practice at his own pace. In just a few days, time flew by. Sea Light City, the largest city in the Sea Peak City, was directly under the jurisdiction of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. There was an arena within Sea Light City, so there were now more people inside the city than usual. Sea Light City was already crowded on regular days, and now it was even more densely packed. Chen Fei and his group appeared outside the arena, but after a moment, Mo Shiyi and his companions also arrived. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze immediately locked onto a person standing next to Miao Wanhong. As if sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Zhu Guannu also turned his eyes towards Chen Fei, with a hint of mockery in his expression. ¡°Zhu Guannu?¡± Qin Haishan also noticed Zhu Guannu and furrowed his brows. However, he remembered that Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm now, which slightly eased his concern. Not only Qin Haishan, but Tong Zhongqiu and the others also showed some fluctuations in their expressions but quickly composed themselves. If they hadn¡¯t known that Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had already broken through, they might still be worried. After all, Zhu Guannu¡¯s combat strength was genuinely formidable, earned through fierce battles. However, now that both of them had the same cultivation level, the outcome of their battle would only be known after they fought. ¡°Those who are participating in the Blood Battle, step forward.¡± Bi Zhongxun glanced at the people on both sides and said in a deep voice. He was the one presiding over today¡¯s Blood Battle. The process of this battle could only be witnessed by the people present. As for those in Sea Light City who had come just to watch the spectacle, they didn¡¯t expect to see real-time combat scenes; they were here for the results. Of course, a few betting stalls were set up, which was inevitable. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he stepped forward, with Zhu Guannu flying to the front as well. Bi Zhongxun turned to look at Miao Wanhong, awaiting an explanation. ¡°This person is a guest official of my Divine Waters Sect. In this Blood Battle, he represents the Divine Waters Sect fully,¡± Miao Wanhong declared loudly, and Zhu Guannu immediately presented the guest official token of the Divine Waters Sect. Bi Zhongxun nodded, and this was within the rules allowed for the Blood Battle. Being able to find a replacement to fight on your behalf was a skill in itself. If you dared to challenge me, you should be prepared for me to send someone else to fight for me. ¡°Cultivation level!¡± Bi Zhongxun continued. ¡°Combined Aperture Tempering realm, First Tier,¡± Zhu Guannu replied, and as he spoke, a blade of light struck the bronze pillar below. Bi Zhongxun sensed the tremor in the bronze pillar and nodded, then looked at Chen Fei. Bi Zhongxun naturally knew that Chen Fei had recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm; this information was available in the records. However, before the Blood Battle began, these details had to be verified. ¡°Combined Aperture Tempering realm, First Tier!¡± Chen Fei casually swung a sword element, which also struck the bronze pillar, with a vibration frequency almost identical to Zhu Guannu¡¯s. Bi Zhongxun looked at Chen Fei in surprise. It had only been a few years, and his cultivation level had already reached the First Tier of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Not only Bi Zhongxun, but Mo Shiyi and his companions also had changed expressions. What kind of cultivation speed was this? Anyone who knew when Chen Fei broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was finding it hard to accept at this moment. Even Zhu Guannu couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brow slightly. For martial artists, cultivation level was of utmost importance; it formed the foundation for everything. When Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level was still below the First Tier of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was already able to surpass Miao Wanhong. Now that he had broken through to the First Tier, where would his combat power be? Zhu Guannu, who had initially worn a somewhat mocking expression, gradually became more serious. Winning this battle would likely require much more effort than he had anticipated. Zhu Guannu never thought he would lose, but his mindset had indeed changed. Miao Wanhong, upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, first felt shocked, followed by relief. He was grateful that he hadn¡¯t listened to Mo Shiyi¡¯s advice to confront Chen Fei with the Profound Origin Pearl. Otherwise, his current state would be a mixture of fear and anxiety. Mo Shiyi looked at Chen Fei, his fists gradually clenched. With such talent and cultivation speed, would there still be room for their alliance of sects to survive in the Sea Peak City in the future? As Chen Fei continued to cultivate and progress, the territory controlled by their alliance¡¯s sects would inevitably shrink. At that time, they might not even be able to control the resources in many sea regions, let alone secret realms. The strong ruled, that was the rule of the game. ¡°You can enter the Blood Battle arena now,¡± Bi Zhongxun said calmly. He speculated that Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level was likely the result of some secret technique. As far as Bi Zhongxun knew, there were several methods that could accelerate one¡¯s cultivation to the First or even Second Tier, but the conditions for their use were quite strict, and very few people could actually achieve it. Of course, even with these methods in mind, not many could actually make it work. Zhu Guannu looked back at Mo Shiyi, who nodded. The Profound Origin Pearl floated out, and Mo Shiyi pointed at it. In the next moment, a force attached itself to Zhu Guannu¡¯s body. It wasn¡¯t much, about the combined strength of two First Tier of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. This was what Zhu Guannu had requested, as this level of power allowed him to maintain perfect control. Zhu Guannu¡¯s aura surged higher and higher, while the spirit of the Profound Origin Pearl was greatly diminished. Instead of directly unleashing attacks with the Profound Origin Pearl, it was enhancing Zhu Guannu¡¯s strength in mid-air. This approach would cause destructive damage to the Profound Origin Pearl. However, Mo Shiyi was also concerned about Zhu Guannu¡¯s possible defeat in this battle. If that happened, the Profound Origin Pearl would be lost. So, he chose this compromise. The spirit of the Profound Origin Pearl could be slowly repaired afterward, but if Chen Fei were to take the entire Profound Origin Pearl, it would be truly lost. Zhu Guannu felt the power within his body and couldn¡¯t help but smirk. He turned to glance at Chen Fei and then stepped into the Blood Battle arena, disappearing from view. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he also stepped into the Blood Battle arena. In an instant, Chen Fei found himself suspended in mid-air, his surroundings swirling around him. The so-called Blood Battle arena was not a magical treasure; there weren¡¯t that many magical treasures within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. This place was a massive arena formed by a complex array formation, covering only a few miles in diameter. At a single glance, Chen Fei could see Zhu Guannu not far away. Naturally, Zhu Guannu also spotted Chen Fei and charged straight toward him. The power enhanced by the Profound Origin Pearl, although Zhu Guannu could control it, wasn¡¯t his own. Thus, it was constantly dissipating. If he didn¡¯t use it within a short period, this power would eventually go to waste. Zhu Guannu¡¯s speed was extremely fast, much faster than an average First Tier of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. In just a moment, he covered several miles, and the distance between him and Chen Fei was less than a mile. The grin on Zhu Guannu¡¯s face widened. According to what Mo Shiyi and the others had said, Chen Fei¡¯s agility had been nothing special during the Flag Capture Competition. Therefore, facing Chen Fei, Zhu Guannu had an absolute advantage in combat, allowing him to come and go as he pleased. ¡°So fast!¡± Outside the Blood Battle arena, Qin Haishan watched Zhu Guannu¡¯s incredible speed and murmured in amazement. Tong Zhongqiu and the others furrowed their brows and remained silent. They nodded slightly, acknowledging that this level of agility surpassed many, even Qin Haishan himself. Mo Shiyi and his companions kept their eyes fixed on the Blood Battle arena. If the first move could seriously injure Chen Fei, the outcome would be clear-cut. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Inside the Blood Battle arena, Chen Fei watched as Zhu Guannu approached. A smile appeared on his face as a shadow rose from behind him and merged into his body. In the next moment, Chen Fei disappeared from his original position and reappeared one mile away. Zhu Guannu¡¯s eyes widened slightly, and his figure momentarily hesitated. Not only Zhu Guannu but also Mo Shiyi, Qin Haishan, and the others outside the Blood Battle arena were all momentarily stunned. This agility¡­ It seemed a little excessive.. Chapter 508 - Chapter 508:Savage Chapter 508:Savage Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It¡¯s not just that Chen Fei¡¯s previous display of martial arts prowess was unmatched even at the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It was the significant improvement in speed compared to over a year ago when he demonstrated his speed during the flag-snatching battle. Back then, in the Haiyue Cave, Chen Fei¡¯s speed in martial arts was not the worst among all, but it was close. Only Meng Heng, who had recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, had a speed that could match Chen Fei¡¯s. However, at that time, with the speed Chen Fei had just displayed, he had surpassed Mo Shiyi and Qin Haishan, who had been in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Second Tier for years, and had been even faster than Zhu Guannu. This extra bit of speed had completely disrupted Zhu Guannu¡¯s previous plans. A slight smile had graced Chen Fei¡¯s face, and the effect of his doppelganger had been evident, causing a substantial change in his martial arts speed. When Chen Fei had cultivated the Primordial Profound Art to the Great Completion level, his martial arts speed had already improved significantly, and it had been considered quite impressive at the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Now, with the addition of the doppelganger, this change had been even more pronounced, which had surprised everyone. Furthermore, as Chen Fei had continued to cultivate the newly integrated Light Slicing Shadow Sword to Great Completion, his martial arts speed had continued to increase, approaching the level of the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, where no one could catch up. Qin Haishan and the others exchanged a glance, their eyes showing a hint of joy. In the past, Chen Fei had indeed been lacking in terms of martial arts, but now that this weakness had been addressed, his overall combat power had clearly taken a step forward. In contrast to the joy on Qin Haishan¡¯s group¡¯s faces, Mo Shiyi and his companions wore furrowed brows. Being at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they understood the importance of martial arts. What made it even more crucial was that Zhu Guannu currently possessed the power of the Profound Yuan Pearl within him. This power was formidable but came with significant limitations. Bi Zhongxun watched Chen Fei in the midst of the battlefield, his eyes filled with surprise. Chen Fei continued to deliver one surprise after another. It would be understandable if he had broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm after many years of cultivation, like Zhu Guannu. But Chen Fei had reached this level without even three years of breakthrough cultivation. Achieving such excellence in martial arts at this stage was rare, even among the geniuses of major factions. Of course, the geniuses of major factions tended to grow stronger over time, as the techniques they cultivated were inherently difficult to comprehend. However, once they did succeed in comprehending these techniques, their future cultivation progress and combat prowess would surpass that of ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators by a significant margin. This difference in starting points was something that had already been predetermined. Unless Chen Fei could continue to cultivate and achieve a higher level of attainment while obtaining a top-notch Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique in the future, only then could he change this current situation. Inside the Blood Battle Arena, Zhu Guannu¡¯s momentarily slowed-down figure had returned to normal, and he continued to charge towards Chen Fei. However, soon he realized that there was indeed a difference in their martial arts speed. This difference was not very pronounced, and it wouldn¡¯t have a significant impact in actual combat. But if one side was chasing while the other was evading, the distance between them could not be closed in a short time. Even though the Blood Battle Arena wasn¡¯t large, the one who was evading would still be trapped in a specific area and forced to engage in battle eventually, but that would take time. Unfortunately, Zhu Guannu was currently running out of time. The power of the Profound Yuan Pearl dissipated more and more with the passage of time. After all, the Profound Yuan Pearl was no longer within Zhu Guannu¡¯s body, and relying solely on his own body to bear this power made it unsustainable. In just a brief moment, the power of the Profound Yuan Pearl had already diminished by twenty percent. ¡°I remember, this Blood Battle was provoked by you, right?¡± Zhu Guannu looked at Chen Fei in the distance and shouted in a deep voice, his loud voice echoing throughout the entire Blood Battle Arena. ¡°Yes, but I didn¡¯t expect there would be a willing scapegoat jumping in.¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly upon hearing Zhu Guannu¡¯s words. ¡°Such arrogance!¡± Zhu Guannu sneered, staring at Chen Fei and said, ¡°You call me a scapegoat, but who¡¯s the one running for their life now?¡± ¡°Charging straight ahead like this before the power of the Profound Yuan Pearl is depleted, is that not foolish?¡± Chen Fei shook his head. Zhu Guannu gritted his teeth, the sound of his teeth grinding together was harsh. It was evident that mere words wouldn¡¯t make Chen Fei stop. During the brief exchange just now, the power of the Profound Yuan Pearl had already dissipated by more than thirty percent, and as time passed, this dissipation would only accelerate. If Zhu Guannu forcibly retained this power, it would ultimately end up injuring himself, which was not worth it. However, allowing the power of the Profound Yuan Pearl to dissipate so meaninglessly left Zhu Guannu feeling somewhat unwilling. From the moment Chen Fei entered the arena until now, he had already presented several surprises. The information Zhu Guannu had obtained from Mo Shiyi had seriously deviated. Zhu Guannu no longer approached Chen Fei with the same confidence as before. This Blood Battle was no longer as easy as he had anticipated. In such a situation, Zhu Guannu was even less willing to waste the power of the Profound Yuan Pearl. At the very least, with the current power of the Profound Yuan Pearl, as long as he hit Chen Fei, Zhu Guannu was confident he could severely injure him. Zhu Guannu looked at Chen Fei coldly, and his right hand reached for the Qiankun Bag at his waist. A mid-grade elemental stone appeared in Zhu Guannu¡¯s hand in the next moment. Then, Zhu Guannu directly stuffed the mid-grade elemental stone into his mouth. ¡°Crunch, crunch, crunch!¡± The sound of teeth colliding with the elemental stone echoed as Zhu Guannu seemed to be chewing on food, forcibly breaking the mid-grade elemental stone and swallowing it into his stomach. Outside the Blood Battle Arena, everyone watched this scene in astonishment. Elemental stones contained pure elemental energy and were commonly used for cultivation. However, during cultivation, one typically absorbed and refined the elemental energy directly. It was rare to see someone swallow an elemental stone like this. There were indeed martial artists who had done so in the past, but they ended up with their internal organs severely damaged by the violent elemental energy within the stone. It not only provided no benefit to their cultivation but also caused harm. All harm and no benefit! Inside the Blood Battle Arena, after Zhu Guannu swallowed the elemental stone, his body expanded slightly, and an astonishing heat radiated from his surface. Zhu Guannu formed hand seals, and in the next moment, his entire body suddenly accelerated, closing the distance between him and Chen Fei at an incredible speed. Zhu Guannu¡¯s cheeks were now crimson, and veins bulged on his face, making him look extremely ferocious. ¡°Running away? Let¡¯s see how you escape now!¡± Zhu Guannu stared at Chen Fei, a wicked smile curling on his lips. Chen Fei observed Zhu Guannu with a faintly changing expression. Zhu Guannu¡¯s current state was somewhat similar to martial artists who unleashed forbidden techniques when they were in desperate situations, but there were significant differences. When forbidden techniques were unleashed, one could clearly sense the violent and uncontrollable aura. However, Zhu Guannu, despite his heightened aura, remained in control. Chen Fei had initially halted his escape in mid-air, as Zhu Guannu¡¯s current speed in the Blood Battle Arena environment made it easy for him to be intercepted. Unless Chen Fei forcefully activated a forbidden technique, the Primordial Profound Art had records related to this, but he had no intention of using it. His advantage in speed earlier had been due to the unexpected result of his doppelganger. Before he had the doppelganger, Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts were not exceptional, but he still dared to challenge because he had the confidence to handle the Profound Yuan Pearl issue even without a speed advantage. Seeing Chen Fei come to a halt, Zhu Guannu¡¯s wicked smile intensified. He had initially thought it would take some time to trap Chen Fei in a specific area, forcing him into combat. Now that Chen Fei wasn¡¯t evading, it was even better. The blade in Zhu Guannu¡¯s hand began to tremble slightly, gathering a mighty power within. With the combination of the Profound Yuan Pearl and his own strength, this move was sure to be earth-shattering. Outside the Blood Battle Arena, Qin Haishan and the others watched with a serious expression, their hearts slightly tensed. They didn¡¯t know how Chen Fei would respond to this attack. A faint smile appeared on Mo Shiyi¡¯s face, feeling fortunate that they had found Zhu Guannu to replace them in this Blood Battle. If it had been anyone else facing Chen Fei¡¯s earlier martial arts display, they would have been at a disadvantage. The main reason was that no one could have expected Chen Fei to undergo such a significant transformation in just over a year. For the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one year was indeed very short, often resulting in little to no progress in cultivation, which was quite common. Yet, here was Chen Fei, whose strength had improved dramatically. It was as if the two sides existed in different time dimensions, with Chen Fei having advanced several years or even a decade ahead. Bi Zhongxun also watched the scene seriously. He was curious about how Chen Fei would respond¡ªwhether he would be forced into a desperate situation and had no choice but to engage or if he would reveal some unexpected changes. Inside the Blood Battle Arena, Zhu Guannu¡¯s figure was now less than half a mile away from Chen Fei. For the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, pulling back the distance at this point was not easy, and they were already in the position where actual combat was about to begin. The blade in Zhu Guannu¡¯s hand was raised slightly, and his eyes were fixed firmly on Chen Fei, observing his every move. Chen Fei appeared unusually calm at this moment, which made Zhu Guannu somewhat uncertain. However, at this point, Zhu Guannu didn¡¯t care about Chen Fei¡¯s intentions. He was ready to strike with a single powerful blow. In an instant, Zhu Guannu was less than a hundred meters away from Chen Fei. A thick aura filled the surroundings, and Zhu Guannu¡¯s focus was entirely on locking onto Chen Fei. At this point, the coldness in Zhu Guannu¡¯s eyes was almost unbearable. He believed that there was no room for Chen Fei to evade this strike, and it was certain to hit! Chen Fei raised his eyes slightly, locking gazes with Zhu Guannu. In the next moment, ripples appeared in the space, and over a dozen sword lights silently swept through. In the blink of an eye, they had reached Zhu Guannu¡¯s face. It was the ¡°Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword¡±! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Zhu Guannu¡¯s eyebrows twitched, sensing the incoming sword lights. A wicked smile crept across his lips. He had expected Chen Fei¡¯s next move to be some sort of mental technique. Now that he understood Chen Fei¡¯s follow-up move, Zhu Guannu felt even more confident. ¡°Hum!¡± The blade elemental energy throughout Zhu Guannu¡¯s body suddenly surged, and all the incoming sword lights were twisted. Nearly eighty percent of the sword lights were shattered directly, and the remaining ones were mostly worn down before entering Zhu Guannu¡¯s sea of consciousness. Within Zhu Guannu¡¯s chest, a jade pendant radiated a faint light.. Chapter 509 - Chapter 509: Indomitable Force Chapter 509: Indomitable Force Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Heart and Soul Jade, a low-grade treasure specifically enchanted to protect one¡¯s mind and soul. As a wandering cultivator, Zhu Guannu takes his own defense very seriously. Of course, in his daily life, Zhu Guannu rarely encounters fellow cultivators of the same level who would use mind-attacking techniques against him, so this Heart and Soul Jade is seldom put to use. At this moment, within Zhu Guannu¡¯s sea of consciousness, the remaining few sword lights collided with a shimmering light shield, causing ripples to appear on the shield¡¯s surface. The power of the sword lights was decent, but that¡¯s all it was! Zhu Guannu sensed the situation within his sea of consciousness, his eyes filled with a hint of arrogance. However, his brow furrowed immediately because more than a dozen sword lights arrived in front of him. Compared to elemental techniques, mind-attacking techniques were much faster to execute. At this distance, it was almost as if the attack happened as soon as the thought crossed their minds. The protective barrier of blood and qi from earlier had been pierced, and it had not fully recovered yet. Therefore, these sword lights encountered little resistance as they pierced into Zhu Guannu¡¯s sea of consciousness and directly hit the protective shield of the Heart and Soul Jade. The shield began to tremble violently. The strength of a single sword light was nothing to be concerned about, but facing over a dozen of them was a different story. A sense of impending danger filled Zhu Guannu¡¯s heart as another dozen sword lights arrived and collided with the still-shaking shield. This time, the shield couldn¡¯t hold on any longer and shattered instantly. Zhu Guannu instinctively glanced at Chen Fei, his pupils involuntarily shrinking upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s calm expression. Were these mind-attacking sword lights really coming from Chen Fei? A few days ago, Miao Wanhong had specifically informed Zhu Guannu that Chen Fei¡¯s mind-attacking techniques had a sinister nature, urging him to be cautious. At that time, Zhu Guannu had taken it into consideration but hadn¡¯t been overly vigilant. After all, he had the Heart and Soul Jade, a precious artifact that was generally quite effective at defending against most mind-attacking techniques. More importantly, mind-attacking techniques were a double-edged sword. Among peers, using such techniques without causing self-harm was difficult. Even the most sinister mind-attacking techniques had to adhere to this principle. Otherwise, mind-attacking techniques would have become the primary means of attack among martial practitioners. However, in reality, they were typically only used to bully those with lower cultivation levels. It was truly impressive to have mastered a powerful mind-attacking technique, but after using it, one¡¯s own mind would be shaken, and at most, the opponent would be harmed more. This was the strategy to gain an advantage. However, what was happening here was entirely different. These mind-attacking techniques seemed endless, directly shattering the protection of the Heart and Soul Jade. What was even more crucial was that Chen Fei seemed completely unaffected. Zhu Guannu looked at Chen Fei¡¯s eyes and realized that Chen Fei was not putting on an act. Even though these mind-attacking techniques had been shattered and dissipated, they had absolutely no effect on Chen Fei. This was simply beyond reasonable comprehension! ¡°Hmph!¡± Zhu Guannu let out a muffled snort as his consciousness in his sea of consciousness had transformed into a majestic bell and drum. Faint ripples swept back and forth within his sea of consciousness, colliding with the sword lights. This was a mind-attacking technique that Zhu Guannu had intentionally cultivated. Apart from the Heart and Soul Jade, Zhu Guannu had taken extreme care in protecting his own consciousness. Zhu Guannu looked down upon so-called geniuses and had little regard for those within sects because he did indeed possess the capital for arrogance. With his talent in this martial art technique, ordinary individuals would find it difficult to compete, until he encountered Chen Fei today. Although this mind-attacking technique was exceptional, there were just too many sword lights, one wave after another, as if they would never end. Moreover, the collisions between their consciousness were a case of hurting oneself to harm the enemy. Even with limited defenses, damage and injury were unavoidable. What made Zhu Guannu uncomfortable was that what should have been a situation of mutual harm seemed to have no effect on Chen Fei whatsoever. He truly seemed completely unharmed! In Zhu Guannu¡¯s hand, the blade contained a surging blade essence, and at this moment, it began to waver. The divergent types of elemental forces clashed with each other, as if they were on the verge of exploding in the next moment. Chen Fei stood casually in mid-air, watching as Zhu Guannu¡¯s movements slowed down. If it weren¡¯t for his advantage in martial arts techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s initial plan was to use mind-attacking techniques to disrupt his opponent, preventing them from controlling the power of the Profound Origin Pearl. The Profound Origin Pearl required extremely strong control to forcefully contain the power of others, and this control stemmed from one¡¯s consciousness. If the consciousness became unstable, the so-called control would become a joke. Uncontrollable power wouldn¡¯t be an asset but rather a hidden danger within the body, just like Zhu Guannu at this moment. Outside the battlefield, because the distance was too great, the onlookers didn¡¯t have a clear view of the situation. However, they could sense that Zhu Guannu¡¯s blade essence was becoming unstable. Miao Wanhong and Hu Yanwu exchanged a knowing glance, both thinking of Chen Fei¡¯s completely unreasonable mind-attacking technique. They had actually warned him about this, but when they saw Zhu Guannu¡¯s Heart and Soul Jade and the bit of mind-attacking technique he displayed, they had let their guard down slightly. But now, seeing the situation unfold, it became clear that no matter how good the protection was, it couldn¡¯t withstand Chen Fei¡¯s abnormal mind-attacking technique. The question remained: what was the underlying principle? Mind-attacking techniques weren¡¯t supposed to be like this. It was one thing for them to be continuous, but the fact that there was no recoil at all made it seem as if this mind-attacking technique didn¡¯t even belong to Chen Fei. Absolutely no logic to it! Inside the Blood Battle Arena, ¡°Ah!¡± Zhu Guannu suddenly let out a long roar, his eyes had turned completely red, and the shock to his consciousness made it impossible for him to concentrate. Sensing the tremors in the blade essence in his hand, Zhu Guannu forcefully shattered the bronze bell in his consciousness and suppressed the sword lights in his sea of consciousness. Countless ripples swept through Zhu Guannu¡¯s sea of consciousness, shattering all the sword lights one by one. Zhu Guannu¡¯s gaze gradually regained clarity, and he once again regained control of the blade essence in his hand. The self-shattering bronze bell could be considered the last desperate move of this mind-attacking technique. In the short term, ordinary mind-attacking techniques wouldn¡¯t be able to intrude into Zhu Guannu¡¯s sea of consciousness. The sword lights from earlier, although incredibly sharp, relied more on their quantity than overwhelming individual power. The power of a single sword light was not overly exaggerated. And the situation within Zhu Guannu¡¯s sea of consciousness right now was designed to counter such mind-attacking techniques with less individual strength. Suddenly, Zhu Guannu felt the presence of a figure in front of him. Zhu Guannu¡¯s heart trembled, and he instinctively swung the blade in his hand. However, just as the blade moved, another sword light attacked. This new sword light, which had just appeared, felt different to Zhu Guannu. Compared to the previous sword lights, this one was far more formidable. Before Zhu Guannu could react, this sword light had already pierced through his consciousness like a hot knife through butter. Neither the ripples created after shattering the bronze bell nor his consciousness¡¯s own defenses could stop this sword light in the slightest. In one of the two spatial grids, Chen Fei had released an original version of the ¡°Profound Slaying Sword.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Zhu Guannu shouted loudly as the power of the Profound Origin Pearl within his body exploded. In an instant, not only were all seven of his orifices bleeding, but his body also had several large holes blown through by the blade essence. Outside the Blood Battle Arena, everyone watched this scene with rapt attention. The battle had changed so rapidly that it was almost impossible to keep up. Despite this, there were still many aspects they couldn¡¯t understand or decipher. Chen Fei¡¯s calm demeanor from start to finish sent a shiver down the spines of Mo Shi Yi and the others. Inside the Blood Battle Arena, ¡°Roar!¡± The roaring sound of a dragon and elephant resonated in Zhu Guannu¡¯s ears. A bone-chilling coldness swept over his entire being, and even with his consciousness severely damaged, he was stimulated by this coldness, regaining a momentary reaction. Zhu Guannu lifted his head and saw the Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand approaching him. The whole world seemed to have quieted down, with only the tip of the Qianyuan Sword inching closer. Zhu Guannu¡¯s entire body trembled, seemingly resigned to his fate of facing imminent death. ¡°Break!¡± At this moment, Zhu Guannu became completely calm, no longer having the luxury to ponder what had just happened. But he understood that if he didn¡¯t do something immediately, he would undoubtedly die. The years of struggling from the bottom to the top had honed Zhu Guannu¡¯s mind, making him much calmer in the face of life and death than most people. Even his instinctive reactions surpassed his conscious thoughts. The Transmutation Art! The Heart-Breaking Technique! The Aperture-Cracking Technique! Three forbidden techniques were activated within Zhu Guannu¡¯s body, and his aura surged like a blazing fire shooting up into the sky. For others at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, using even one forbidden technique would result in severe energy depletion afterward. Using two would likely mean being unable to fight for several years. Directly using three, and doing so recklessly, would not only have severe consequences afterward but also make it nearly impossible to progress further in the future. Zhu Guannu had a somewhat unique constitution that allowed him to mitigate some of the aftereffects, but at the same time, using all three had pushed him to his limits. One more forbidden technique, and he might instantly succumb to death. Zhu Guannu¡¯s skin had long since shattered, blood vessels exposed, and in the blink of an eye, he became a bloody figure. At this moment, Zhu Guannu¡¯s combat power had reached its peak, surpassing even most mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Although it was just a single strike, this strike was entirely under Zhu Guannu¡¯s control and surpassed the attack Mo Shi Yi used to eliminate Yu Shoucheng. ¡°Die!¡± Zhu Guannu¡¯s voice resounded throughout the Blood Battle Arena as he swung the blade toward Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s clothes clung tightly to his body from the wind pressure, and the blood flames had ignited at some point. The spatial grid opened, and a strand of sword essence attached itself to the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Boom!¡± A violent force swept through the surroundings, causing the entire Blood Battle Arena to tremble violently. Mo Zhongxun¡¯s expression changed slightly, and he immediately boosted the power of the formation to prevent the shockwaves from tearing it apart. Inside the Blood Battle Arena, a figure was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the ground and creating a massive crater that pierced through several dozen meters of soil. In the pit, Zhu Guannu¡¯s body was covered in fresh blood, unrecognizable, and he was on the brink of death. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In mid-air, Chen Fei still stood in his original position, but compared to before, he appeared somewhat miserable, with several wounds on his body, including one that pierced through from front to back along the heart. Yes, that wound was inflicted by Chen Fei himself. At the same time, Chen Fei prevented the Suppressing Dragon Elephant from restoring him, making his current aura appear somewhat weakened. Zhu Guannu struggled desperately, and the injuries within his body were rapidly healing. Chen Fei appeared in the deep pit, looking at Zhu Guannu with a hint of surprise in his expression. Zhu Guannu sensed Chen Fei¡¯s presence and opened his eyes, meeting Chen Fei¡¯s gaze directly. In that moment, a fleeting sense of confusion appeared in his eyes.. Chapter 510 - Chapter 510: Mystic Forging Technique Chapter 510: Mystic Forging Technique Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Dream of a Thousand Years!¡± Chen Fei directly used the Dream Entry Technique on Zhu Guannu, and it was only in this near-death state that it was most suitable for the technique to be employed. Within the dream, there was almost no time limit, but in an extremely short amount of time, Chen Fei roughly understood the outline of Zhu Guannu¡¯s entire life. At the same time, he finally knew how Zhu Guannu had obtained his astonishing recovery ability. ¡®Don¡¯t kill me. I¡¯m willing to become a sword in your hands!¡± Zhu Guannu¡¯s voice was extremely hoarse, only able to produce a faint sound, and his eyes were filled with pleading. ¡°You, I dare not take you in.¡± Chen Fei shook his head and swung the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. Zhu Guannu¡¯s eyes widened, trying to resist, but his injuries from just now were too severe. Even though he was rapidly recovering, he still couldn¡¯t evade Chen Fei¡¯s attack. ¡°Swoosh!¡± The sword blade passed across Zhu Guannu¡¯s neck, and his body stiffened slightly. He toppled into a deep pit, and his aura gradually dissipated. With a single sword strike, the sword essence completely extinguished ail the vitality in Zhu Guannu¡¯s body. Even if his recovery ability was strong, there was no way out of this. With a movement of Chen Fei¡¯s right hand, Zhu Guannu¡¯s Qiankun Pouch, as well as two inferior-grade magic treasures, all fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. ¡¯ Not to mention what was inside the Qiankun Pouch, just these two inferior-grade magic treasures, if sold, could exchange for a considerable amount of middle-grade elemental stones. When it comes to making money, this speed is simply astonishing, but it also carries corresponding risks. Just now, Zhu Guannu combined three forbidden techniques. If it weren¡¯t for the initial explosion of the Profound Origin Pearl¡¯s power, Zhu Guannu¡¯s attack would have been even more powerful. Under the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, except for some true geniuses or those with supreme defensive treasures, no one could withstand this force. If you couldn¡¯t withstand it, you just die, and there was no talk of making money because you wouldn¡¯t even have your life. The Blood Battle Arena was even more dangerous than being an assassin. At least assassins primarily engaged in covert killings, with the enemy in the dark and initiative in their own hands. In the Blood Battle Arena, you could only go in with all your might, with no room for luck, only a test of your full strength. And in this bloody battle, Chen Fei had the last laugh. With a casual sword strike, Zhu Guannu¡¯s body turned into ashes, and Chen Fei looked up at the sky as the formation of the Blood Battle Arena slowly opened. Chen Fei glanced around, then leaped into the sky, disappearing into the Blood Battle Arena. Outside the Blood Battle Arena, Mo Shiyi and the others had the most grim expressions. Zhu Guannu unleashed that kind of power, and in the end, he still lost, and he lost so completely. The key is that this kind of power can only be unleashed by Mo Shiyi when he¡¯s fighting for his life; the other four don¡¯t have this capability. In other words, apart from Mo Shiyi, who theoretically has the potential to compete with Chen Fei, the other four would undoubtedly meet their end when facing Chen Fei. And now, there¡¯s a significant possibility that Chen Fei will continue to challenge the remaining four families to Blood Battles. How can they resolve this? They definitely dare not enter the Blood Battle Arena, but handing over five hundred middle-grade elemental stones to each family feels like an unjust outcome for them. For someone at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, this amount of middle-grade elemental stones is too much. Compared to Mo Shiyi and his group, Qin Haishan and his four are obviously delighted. In an alliance, the stronger the members, the better. Although when one side becomes too powerful, it can disrupt the balance of the alliance, the corresponding increase in the overall strength of the alliance and the rapid expansion of its influence are clear advantages. The benefits clearly outweigh the drawbacks, so in this situation, Qin Haishan and his group have no reason not to be happy. Of course, besides being happy, there is still some complexity in their hearts The complexity arises from the fact that Chen Fei¡¯s strength has grown too quickly, and compared to Chen Fei, their many years of cultivation seem almost futile. ¡°Congratulations!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, Bi Zhongxun bowed to him. Although Bi Zhongxun was directly subordinate to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, his own strength was only at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Tier, not much higher than the others present. Therefore, after seeing Chen Fei¡¯s performance in the Blood Battle Arena, he proactively extended goodwill to Chen Fei, establishing a positive relationship. With the combat power Chen Fei displayed just now, he was already unmatched among those at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, not to mention that his current true cultivation was still at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm First Tier. When his cultivation later reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Tier, his combat power would undoubtedly rise to a higher level. Regardless of the future, based on Chen Fei¡¯s current talent, he was no less than the geniuses in the major powerhouses. If Chen Fei were born into one of those major powerhouses, he might have achieved even greater success in the future. Unfortunately, with his current cultivation, it was no longer possible to join them. At most, he could become an external disciple, but as an external disciple he would not have access to the true core techniques and inheritances of those powerful factions. For Chen Fei, it might not be of much use. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei nodded to Bi Zhongxun and then turned his gaze towards Qin Haishan and his four companions, before finally looking at Mo Shiyi and his group. The five members of Mo Shiyi¡¯s group had varying expressions when they met Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. Meng Heng and the other avoided Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, as they had recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and couldn¡¯t find a way to confront Chen Fei¡¯s displayed combat power. Miao Wanhong and Hu Yanwu tried to maintain calm expressions. They had already been defeated by Chen Fei once before, and seeing the result of the Blood Battle Arena now only solidified their realization that they couldn¡¯t match him. Only Mo Shiyi had a gloomy expression and locked eyes with Chen Fei. Chen Fei smiled slightly and turned to look at Miao Wanhong, saying, ¡°The Blood Battle has ended. I wonder if you¡¯ve brought the five hundred middle-grade elemental stones?¡± The Blood Battle was a showcase of each side¡¯s abilities, and now that it was over, it was time to settle the scores. Miao Wanhong didn¡¯t speak but took out a Qiankun Pouch, from which a wooden box appeared on the ground. Chen Fei approached, waved his hand, and the wooden box opened, releasing a pure and vibrant energy. With a brief sense, there were a total of five hundred middle-grade elemental stones, not a single one less. A broader smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he directly stored the wooden box into his Qiankun Pouch. Not to mention anything else, just the resources gained from Duan Muxiao and the loot from this Blood Battle would suffice for Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation needs for a considerable period of time. Previously, with the Primordial Profound Art cultivated to Great Completion, although this cultivation method was relatively ordinary in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it had provided Chen Fei with a clear understanding of the entire realm. It couldn¡¯t be said that there were no bottlenecks in his future cultivation, but at least, reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Tier presented no significant obstacles. With the right resources, Chen Fei could advance his cultivation at an extremely fast pace. Considering the resources he had obtained so far, even if he chose the most luxurious way to cultivate to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Tier, it would be no problem, and there would still be a surplus. Moreover, besides the resources he currently possessed, there were still four families waiting on the opposite side for Chen Fei to challenge, which would bring him another two thousand middle-grade elemental stones in profit. The quantity of elemental stones was simply astounding! Mo Shiyi and his group watched as Chen Fei put away the wooden box without saying a word. After nodding to Bi Zhongxun, they left the area directly. At this point, any words would be superfluous. What they needed to consider now was how to deal with Chen Fei¡¯s upcoming Blood Battles. Forcing them to hand over elemental stones like this would only accelerate Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. Just the thought of it made Mo Shiyi even more uncomfortable. What made it even more uncomfortable was that the few methods they could think of right now couldn¡¯t stop this from happening. Half an hour iater, the results of the Blood Battle spread throughout Sea Light City and gradually radiated to the entire Sea Peak City. Chen Fei¡¯s reputation skyrocketed once again, and there were even some who began to claim that he was the number one force in the Sea Peak City. However, not many people truly echoed this sentiment. After all, Chen Fei had not yet decisively defeated Mo Shiyi, and his current cultivation had not reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Tier. Although there were few who admitted that Chen Fei was the number one in the Sea Peak City, the impact on the entire Primordial Sword Sect had become more significant after the Blood Battle. More people set their sights on joining the Primordial Sword Sect as their disciples. Everyone could do the math, and many things were self-evident. Although the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s foundation in the Sea Peak City was extremely shallow and, to some extent, could even be said to have no foundation at all. Considering its brief existence of just over two years, many channels and covert operations had not even been fully set up. Everyone understood this very well, but they couldn¡¯t ignore the fact that the Primordial Sword Sect had Chen Fei, whose current combat power and talent were impossible to overlook. As long as Chen Fei didn¡¯t encounter any major problems, it seemed inevitable that the Primordial Sword Sect would become the strongest sect in the future Sea Peak City. In this situation, it made sense to join the Primordial Sword Sect as soon as possible. Waiting any longer might even make it impossible to enter the sect¡¯s gates. After the previous Flag Capture Competition, there had already been a wave of people seeking to become disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect With the conclusion of this Blood Battle, another large wave of people rushed towards the Primordial Sword Sect. Only if they couldn¡¯t get into the Primordial Sword Sect would they choose to go to sects like the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. After all, being in an alliance with the Primordial Sword Sect was much better than going to the other side with the Divine Waters Sect. The Primordial Sword Sect was exceptionally lively, while the Tingfeng Pavilion remained as quiet as ever. Several third-grade middle-grade pills were swallowed by Chen Fei and then refined, transforming into Elemental Power, slowly strengthening his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With an ample supply of elemental stones, Chen Fei skipped using third-grade low-grade pills and began with the third-grade middle-grade ones. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that third-grade high-grade pills were expensive and scarce, Chen Fei would have switched to them as well. This was the confidence that money provided! Due to the third-grade middle-grade pills, Chen Fei¡¯s recent cultivation progress had been exceptionally fast. Moreover, thanks to the foundation of the Primordial Profound Art, although the Light Slicing Shadow Sword was not at Great Completion, Chen Fei only needed to expend a small amount of mental energy to refine pills, making it a relatively effortless task. So now, Chen Fei was simultaneously refining pills and practicing other techniques. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At this moment, Chen Fei held a jade slip in his hand, which came from Zhu Guannu¡¯s Qiankun Pouch. The technique recorded in the jade slip was called the ¡°Mystic Forging Treasure Technique.¡± This was not a technique for forging magical treasures but rather a body refinement technique. It was a legacy that allowed a person to cultivate and possess the power of magical treasures! Chapter 511 - Chapter 511: Can’t Wait Chapter 511: Can¡¯t Wait Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Before Chen Fei beheaded Zhu Guannu, he used the Dream Entry Technique to examine Zhu Guannu¡¯s life up to this point. Zhu Guannu¡¯s remarkable growth and formidable combat abilities owe much to this Mystic Forging Treasure Technique. Zhu Guannu, initially just a slave, managed to ascend to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and his innate talent was undeniable. However, the pivotal role played by this Mystic Forging Treasure Technique cannot be understated. Without this technique, Zhu Guannu, in his daily practice or even just relying on observation, would have likely caused irreparable harm to himself due to his erratic cultivation habits. In such a state, not only would he have struggled to advance in cultivation, but it¡¯s highly likely that he would have perished prematurely. Yet, thanks to this fortuitous discovery in a mountain stream, Zhu Guannu managed to break through these limitations, enabling his body to endure such rigorous cultivation practices. It must be said that Zhu Guannu had a stroke of luck, for without it, he wouldn¡¯t have obtained such extraordinary abilities. What¡¯s more, his exceptional talent allowed him to persevere with this exceptionally challenging Mystic Forging Treasure Technique. If it weren¡¯t for his encounter with Chen Fei, Zhu Guannu¡¯s future accomplishments would undoubtedly have surpassed his current early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm status. However, in this world, there are no ¡°ifs.¡± Zhu Guannu¡¯s ability to withstand the repercussions of various restrictive techniques and rapidly recover from physical injuries can be attributed entirely to this Mystic Forging Treasure Technique. Compared to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, which emphasizes recovery and immense strength, the Mystic Forging Treasure Technique technique is solely focused on enhancing the physical body, treating it as if it were a treasure. This is the ultimate goal of the Mystic Forging Treasure Technique. However, humans are ultimately flesh and blood and cannot truly become a treasure. This technique, to some extent, treats the human body as a treasure to be tempered, thereby gaining immense power. ¡°Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering emphasizes recovery and great strength, while this Mystic Forging Treasure Technique prioritizes defense. They could be considered complementary,¡± a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. This time, the battle with Zhu Guannu had yielded much richer rewards compared to ordinary encounters. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering had reached its current state, and further cultivation would require either the accumulation of time or having the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point within absorb rare materials. Chen Fei had tried many things, but the response from the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point was rare. Many materials that had been absorbed once did not elicit a response a second time. Chen Fei even went as far as to exchange for high-grade elemental stones. This time, the response was somewhat more pronounced. After absorbing two pieces, the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point could still continue to absorb high-grade elemental stones to strengthen the physical body. However, the cost was exorbitant, and the effects were not as significant as desired. At least in terms of the value of the high-grade elemental stones spent, it seemed somewhat wasteful. With Chen Fei¡¯s current financial resources, this method of enhancement was far too extravagant. Moreover, Chen Fei had yet to fully grasp what kind of energy the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point wanted to absorb. Dealing with a technique that was mostly theoretical and fragmented was indeed challenging. Initially, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering¡¯s sealing and mind-controlling parts were all fragments. It was likely that the creator of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering had the idea of finding individuals with potential or innate talent to continue the work. After all, if all the fragments could be pieced together to form a complete technique, they might be able to create the missing ¡°soul tempering¡± part. The original Dragon-Elephant True Immortal was evidently not the chosen one, and Chen Fei wasn¡¯t either, but somehow the system forcefully made him into one. Fortunately, this newly discovered Mystic Forging Treasure Technique could compensate for some of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering¡¯s shortcomings. According to the information on the jade slip, this technique could be cultivated starting from the Body Tempering realm. If cultivated to its pinnacle, it would grant a physique comparable to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with superior defensive capabilities. Of course, the difficulty of cultivation was immense, accompanied by intense pain. After all, it involved forging the flesh and blood body, and such pain was unavoidable. But when it came to gaining immense power, there were rarely any easy ways! ¡°Discovery of a technique: Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡­¡± Hundreds of miles away, Mo Shiyi and his four companions gathered in a courtyard. The five of them fell into a momentary silence. It had only been a few days since the end of the Blood Battle, but for them, it felt like an agonizingly long time had passed. Not only was there widespread discussion throughout the Sea Peak City, but even within their respective sects, people were unsettled. As the defeated side, both they and their disciples were unsure of what to do next. ¡°On the day of the Blood Battle, Chen Fei suffered severe injuries,¡± Mo Shiyi looked up at the four, his voice heavy. Miao Wanhong and the others nodded. They had witnessed the scene on the day of the battle clearly. Although Chen Fei had emerged victorious, it was far from an easy victory, and his aura was greatly diminished. ¡°If we want to eliminate Chen Fei, this period is the best opportunity. Otherwise, once he recovers from his injuries, killing him will become even more difficult!¡± Mo Shiyi said firmly. ¡°So, what should we do?¡± Meng Heng asked in a low voice. In Meng Heng¡¯s heart, there was already some hesitation. However, once they sought the assistance of the Death Shadow Sect to kill Chen Fei, the cause and effect between them had already been established. At this point, trying to seek Chen Fei¡¯s forgiveness would come at an extremely high cost, and neither Meng Heng nor Miao Wanhong and the others were willing to give up. Moreover, they felt that it hadn¡¯t reached a point where they had no other opportunities. As strong as Chen Fei was, he was still only in the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°Draw him out of the Primordial Sword Sect, and in the open sea, we¡¯ll find an opportunity to surround and kill him!¡± Mo Shiyi¡¯s eyes gleamed with a hint of coldness. ¡°In the past, that might have been possible, but now that he¡¯s injured, he¡¯s definitely staying at the Primordial Sword Sect to recuperate,¡± Miao Wanhong shook his head. If it were him who was injured, he would also stay within the sect until his injuries healed. ¡°Has the Death Shadow Sect given us a response? Why did our information leak?¡± Hu Yanwu exclaimed loudly. They wouldn¡¯t have been in this passive situation if it weren¡¯t for the mistake made by the Death Shadow Sect. ¡°The Death Shadow Sect said this matter has nothing to do with them,¡± Meng Heng shook his head. In such situations, even if it were the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s responsibility, they would never admit it, and any form of compensation was out of the question. ¡°What about the assassination? Why hasn¡¯t it been carried out yet?¡± Hu Yanwu pressed on. ¡°The Death Shadow Sect said that this task has already been taken by an assassin, and they are still looking for an opportunity,¡± Meng Heng sighed. The explanation sounded like a way of shifting blame. From the moment they issued the task to now, it had been over a year, and not only had the task not been completed, but it had also led to so many problems. Hu Yanwu and the others were visibly angry, but dealing with a behemoth like the Death Shadow Sect left them with no practical options. After all, the Death Shadow Sect was capable of assassinating even a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert; their own strength was no match for that. It was precisely because of the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s formidable strength that they had entrusted the task in the first place. Now, they found themselves in a predicament with no way to reason it out. ¡°What if we raise the price and get the Death Shadow Sect to send a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm assassin?¡± Miao Wanhong suggested. When it came to Chen Fei, a monstrous figure in their eyes, Miao Wanhong believed in avoiding direct confrontation whenever possible. Hiring an assassin at the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be a straightforward solution. Upon hearing Miao Wanhong¡¯s suggestion, Hu Yanwu and the others began to consider it. After all, they knew that Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t spare them, and they would rather give their money to the Death Shadow Sect than let Chen Fei continue to strengthen his power. ¡°But what if the Death Shadow Sect takes the money and doesn¡¯t deliver results?¡± Meng Heng suddenly whispered. When a task was commissioned to assassinate someone at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the maximum time limit for the task was five years, with the Death Shadow Sect promising results within that time frame: either success or three consecutive failures. They were aware of this rule from the beginning, as assassinating someone at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was no easy feat and vastly different from battling in the realm of cultivation. In the past, they could have waited patiently. But now they realized that they couldn¡¯t afford to wait. It had only been a year, and so much had already transpired. If they continued to wait for four years or even less, each of their sects would likely have fallen to Chen Fei¡¯s onslaught. Handing over two thousand high-grade elemental stones as payment was a significant amount, and if the Death Shadow Sect didn¡¯t act soon, they would end up with nothing. In the end, who would be the one at a loss? ¡°Tell the Death Shadow Sect that within a month, either they find a way to lure Chen Fei out to the open sea alone, cooperate with us to surround and kill him, and if they succeed, we¡¯ll increase the payment by thirty percent!¡± Mo Shiyi looked at the others and spoke with determination. ¡°Or, they send a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert to directly slay Chen Fei, and we can double the payment!¡± Mo Shiyi was no longer willing to wait passively. While Chen Fei was heavily injured, if the Death Shadow Sect could lure him out, he would be willing to pay more to have Chen Fei killed. Hu Yanwu and the others exchanged glances and finally nodded. The payment for the task given to the Death Shadow Sect should not be in vain; they had to ensure that the Death Shadow Sect took some action. ¡°Activate our planted spies and closely monitor the movements of Qin Haishan and the others. If Chen Fei really goes out to sea, make sure that these few people don¡¯t follow him!¡± Mo Shiyi instructed. One day later, at the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei was in the midst of his meditation when suddenly, a jade stone in his hand vibrated. It was a jade stone left by Duan Muxiao, specifically for communicating with the various undercover agents of the Death Shadow Sect. Chen Fei contemplated for a moment and then disappeared from his location. An hour later, he reappeared in the courtyard, wearing a somewhat peculiar expression. ¡°They want to lure me out to sea?¡± Chen Fei stroked his chin. Because not long ago, Chen Fei had appeared at a branch of the Death Shadow Sect in the guise of Duan Muxiao. As a result, the Death Shadow Sect had been under the impression that Duan Muxiao¡¯s mission was still ongoing. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Of course, Duan Muxiao¡¯s mission had a total time limit of only two years. If it couldn¡¯t be completed within that time frame, the position would automatically become available for others to take. Regarding Meng Heng¡¯s protest against the Death Shadow Sect, the Death Shadow Sect didn¡¯t really believe that they were at fault. They had thoroughly investigated all aspects, and everything appeared normal. If there was a leak of information, it was likely due to the customer mishandling their own information, and it had nothing to do with the Death Shadow Sect. ¡°It seems they¡¯re getting impatient because of my injuries! They¡¯re willing to spend money to hire a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted. At the moment, the Death Shadow Sect was waiting for Duan Muxiao¡¯s response on whether they could lure him out to sea. If they couldn¡¯t, they would cancel Duan Muxiao¡¯s mission and have a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert take over.. Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Rapid Growth Chapter 512: Rapid Growth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The mountains stretched like the sea, and the trees raged like waves. This was the Drifting Cloud Sect, which had stood in the Sea Peak City for hundreds of years, and had once been the most powerful sect within the entire Sea Peak City. Two hundred years ago, during the zenith of the Drifting Cloud Sect, they had boasted two Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, both of them at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Stage, just one step away from reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage. If they had truly reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage, the aura of the entire Drifting Cloud Sect would have undoubtedly advanced even further. However, it was unfortunate that the Drifting Cloud Sect had not taken that step. Now, two hundred years later, the sect had not declined but had declined from its peak. Under the leadership of Mo Shiyi, the Drifting Cloud Sect had had ambitious goals, and over the years, it had developed quite well, with several Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak cultivators among its members. As long as someone had successfully broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Drifting Cloud Sect could have replicated its former glory from two hundred years ago. However, since their failure to contend for the Third-Grade Secret Realm a year ago, and the sudden rise of the Primordial Sword Sect, the atmosphere within the entire Drifting Cloud Sect had become somewhat tense. ¡°Did the Death Shadow Sect respond?¡± In the courtyard, Mo Shiyi looked at Meng Heng. Nowadays, Meng Heng was responsible for contacting the Death Shadow Sect, and the Death Shadow Sect had its own method to confirm the true identity of the employer. ¡°Well, the assassin who originally took the mission promised to lure Chen Fei out to the open sea within a month. If he fails, he will abandon this task,¡± Meng Heng nodded. ¡°Good, as long as we can lure Chen Fei out to the open sea, the five of us, along with the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s people, should be enough to keep him there for good,¡± Hu Yanwu couldn¡¯t help but smile. Given the injuries Chen Fei had sustained in the bloody battle, there was no way they could fully recover in just a month. Six Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators converging on one person, even at their best, would be a formidable challenge. ¡°The Death Shadow Sect says that if we¡¯re still not at ease, they can arrange for a Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage expert to come along, adding four times the original fee, guaranteeing absolute success!¡± Meng Heng continued. ¡°Adding four times to the original fee?¡± Miao Wanhong¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily. When they initially entrusted the task to the Death Shadow Sect, they were offered eight hundred middle-grade elemental stones as payment. This amount of elemental stones was a considerable sum, and not many Combined Aperture Tempering realm early-stage cultivators could easily come up with it. After all, they needed elemental stones for their daily cultivation and various other expenses, so accumulating a substantial amount was a challenging task. Initially, the eight hundred elemental stones were divided among the five families, making it seem less painful. After all, Chen Fei posed a significant threat, and if they could spend this sum of money to permanently resolve the Chen Fei situation, it wouldn¡¯t be a bad solution. However, now they wanted to hire a Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage expert, and it required an additional fourfold payment, which meant they had to shell out another three thousand two hundred middle-grade elemental stones. Adding the original eight hundred elemental stones, this amounted to four thousand middle-grade elemental stones in total. This was a terrifying amount of elemental stones. Mo Shiyi furrowed his brow. Initially, he had thought that doubling the commission might be enough to persuade the Death Shadow Sect to send a Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage expert. However, looking at it now, he had underestimated the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s appetite. This quantity of elemental stones was not a matter of value; they simply couldn¡¯t come up with so many middle-grade elemental stones. With an additional three thousand two hundred middle-grade elemental stones, when divided among the five families, each family would need over six hundred. Adding the original reward, each family would essentially be paying out eight hundred middle-grade elemental stones. The Blood Battle had set a fee of five hundred middle-grade elemental stones, knowing that this amount was already straining the resources of fourth-tier forces. Eight hundred middle-grade elemental stones would be a sum they couldn¡¯t afford to pay. ¡°The Death Shadow Sect certainly isn¡¯t holding back on the price,¡± Hu Yanwu¡¯s expression twisted slightly. If he had that many elemental stones, he would pile them up and there would be a good chance of advancing to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage. After all, as long as you had enough money, there were some extraordinary elixirs that could provide significant assistance when breaking through realms. This was also why some forces with rich resources continually produced strong cultivators, because they had the means to acquire valuable natural treasures that could significantly boost their cultivation. In contrast, fourth-tier forces like theirs could only dream of obtaining such treasures, as the middle-grade elemental stones they accumulated were only sufficient for regular cultivation. Anything better was out of their reach. ¡°Or perhaps if we fail this mission, there might be other Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage cultivators willing to take it,¡± Meng Heng shook his head. ¡°Hmph, that person is just spouting empty words!¡± Hu Yanwu snorted. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not dwell on this any longer. If the Death Shadow Sect can really lure Chen Fei out this time, we¡¯ll give it our all.¡± Mo Shiyi glanced at the others and said in a deep voice, ¡°This is our best opportunity, and if we miss it, we don¡¯t know what the future holds. So, I hope that if any of you have any hidden assets, now is the time to use them!¡± Meng Heng and the others exchanged glances and nodded. In this situation, if they couldn¡¯t eliminate Chen Fei, there might not be another opportunity in the future. They had to burn their bridges; there was no other way. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the price offered by the Death Shadow Sect was so high, they genuinely wished they could hire another Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage expert to ensure absolute success. Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Fei hadn¡¯t gone anywhere, completely immersed in his cultivation. Thanks to the continuous supply of third-grade middle-grade elixirs and even overdosing on them within the limits of his physical endurance, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation progress was exceptionally satisfying. However, each day¡¯s consumption of middle-grade elemental stones due to the elixirs was as high as three to four middle-grade elemental stones. Even with the number of elemental stones Chen Fei had recently acquired, at this rate of consumption, it would barely be enough to sustain him for a little over a year. Chen Fei was essentially treating middle-grade elemental stones as if they were his daily meals, and if others knew about his consumption method, they would likely be left dumbfounded. However, this extreme cultivation method brought about the most significant change: rapid advancement in cultivation. Even the genius disciples of major sects wouldn¡¯t be able to support such a crazy cultivation method solely based on the elixirs, let alone their own physical endurance. Chen Fei¡¯s physique was on par with a Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage cultivator in terms of strength and defense. In terms of recovery and endurance, he was actually even stronger than a Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage cultivator. At least Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage cultivators couldn¡¯t recover as quickly as Chen Fei did when their bodies were injured. That was the difference between them. Thanks to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei not only gained a boost in combat power but also received many hidden benefits in his cultivation. This pattern of consuming elixirs recklessly made Chen Fei feel like he was back to when he first cultivated in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, swallowing elixirs without restraint and gaining an unimaginable speed of cultivation progress. Now, with the practice of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant, his somewhat stagnant physique had begun to grow slowly once again. Simplifying the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant had also cost Chen Fei a significant amount of middle-grade elemental stones, much more than when he simplified the Primordial Profound Art and the Light Slicing Shadow Sword. Of course, if he truly mastered the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant to perfection, the benefits Chen Fei would receive would far surpass those of the other two cultivation techniques. The fused Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant had an initial proficiency level at the Profound Mastery stage, and there was still a considerable distance to reach the Perfect Mastery stage. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimate, if he could cultivate the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant to perfection, his physique would likely be on par with a Combined Aperture Tempering realm Late Stage cultivator. If he could reach the Great Completion stage, he would directly rival Combined Aperture Tempering realm Peak cultivators. If Chen Fei had the physique of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm Peak cultivator right now, even with a slightly lower elemental power cultivation, he could easily outclass Combined Aperture Tempering realm Mid Stage cultivators. However, physique cultivation had always been a headache for martial practitioners. It was time-consuming, demanding, and the results were not easy to achieve. All martial practitioners understood that a strong physique would enhance combat power. But in their daily training, focusing solely on cultivating elemental power and mental focus left little room for physique cultivation. Moreover, trying to cultivate physique separately often led to neglecting other aspects, resulting in overall ineffectiveness in the end. That¡¯s why many cultivation techniques integrated both elemental power and physique training, such as the techniques of the Tiandao Sect. With these techniques, as one¡¯s cultivation improved, their physique would also have an advantage at the same level. Dedicating oneself to specialized physique cultivation required a combination of resources and natural aptitude that not everyone possessed. As a result, the vast majority of martial practitioners focused on cultivating elemental power. After all, when elemental power increased, physique would also passively improve. Realm was the fundamental factor; with a higher realm, everything else would fall into place. Chen Fei continued to immerse himself in cultivation, relishing the daily joy of rapid progress. On the other hand, Mo Shiyi¡¯s group was enduring the agonizing wait for news from the Death Shadow Sect. With each passing day, they felt that Chen Fei¡¯s injuries might be improving slightly, and they even worried that he might purchase healing elixirs to accelerate his recovery. Healing elixirs that could affect Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were extremely expensive, though slightly more affordable than the Mirror-Breaking Elixirs. Typically, Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t purchase such divine healing elixirs unless it was a dire situation. They usually relied on time to heal their injuries. Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could earn elemental stones easily, but they could also spend them quickly. Each stage of cultivation had different resource requirements. While a middle-grade elemental stone might be a significant gain for a lower-level cultivator, it might only be a short-term requirement for someone at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With only a few days left before the one-month mark, the Death Shadow Sect finally sent news. The hired assassin had started to take action, and Chen Fei would be leaving the Primordial Sword Sect in the coming days. At that moment, Mo Shiyi and his group focused all their attention on the Primordial Sword Sect. According to the reports from their spies, there seemed to be some unusual activity within the Primordial Sword Sect, but they couldn¡¯t gather specific information. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Two days later, the Death Shadow Sect provided a location. Mo Shiyi and his group activated their informants and found that Qin Haishan and the others from the Primordial Sword Sect didn¡¯t seem to have any abnormalities and were still in their respective sects. This reassured them to some extent. An hour later, Mo Shiyi and his group quietly left their respective sects and gathered in the middle of the open sea, dispersing without grouping together. On a deserted island, Mo Shiyi watched his surroundings warily. Suddenly, a figure slowly emerged from beneath the sea¡¯s surface and looked at him. Mo Shiyi stared back at the approaching figure with a tense expression. The figure had no discernible aura, and their appearance was concealed beneath a large hood. However, the sword blade in their hand matched the information provided by the Death Shadow Sect about the hired assassin.. Chapter 513 - Chapter 513: Sword Chime Chapter 513: Sword Chime Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Since we are going to join forces with members of the Death Shadow Sect to encircle and kill Chen Fei, we definitely need to confirm the identity of the Death Shadow Sect assassin.¡± ¡°Please prove your identity!¡± Unable to sense the presence of the person in front of him, Mo Shiyi felt somewhat strange, but he didn¡¯t have too many doubts. After all, assassins were skilled in concealing their breath, which was quite normal. Assassination sought nothing more than stealth! The black hood was pulled down to reveal a plain and unremarkable face, the kind that would be instinctively ignored in a crowd. Mo Shiyi¡¯s expression relaxed slightly, and the face matched the image sent by the Death Shadow Sect. Just this alone had already proven most of it. Unless the Death Shadow Sect was intentionally deceiving them, but there was no reason for such a large sect to do that. ¡°Inscription!¡± The newcomer formed hand seals, and an extremely intricate set of inscriptions appeared in front of Mo Shiyi. A hint of a smile appeared on Mo Shiyi¡¯s face. The next moment, the newcomer swung a sword, and the sword¡¯s body seemed to flash through the air with almost no trace ¨C the Light Slicing Shadow Sword. The Death Shadow Sect¡¯s message to Mo Shiyi had mentioned this technique¡¯s characteristics. With three verifications one after the other, Mo Shiyi¡¯s doubts were completely dispelled. ¡°Where is the target now?¡± Mo Shiyi asked impatiently. If they managed to lure Chen Fei out to the open sea, and he sensed something was amiss, he would surely rush back to the Primordial Sword Sect immediately. Mo Shiyi was actually quite curious about how the person in front of him managed to lure Chen Fei out, but asking such a question face-to-face was somewhat taboo, and even if he asked, the other person might not reveal the method. ¡°Based on some clues I deliberately left behind, the target should arrive here in no more than half an hour.¡± The voice was hoarse, as if sand was rubbing against the throat. Duan Muxiao had long since died, and now it was Chen Fei who stood here. Chen Fei glanced at Hu Yanwu and the others in the distance, then turned to Mo Shiyi and said, ¡°It¡¯s best for everyone to spread out and avoid being noticed. Wait patiently for the target to fall into the trap.¡± Mo Shiyi nodded. Chen Fei had extremely keen senses. Back in the Haiyue Cave, it was Chen Fei who found Miao Wanhong alone and captured the flag. Even though everyone now had array discs to conceal their aura, it wasn¡¯t foolproof. It was still better to stay a bit further away to avoid being detected. Mo Shiyi activated a mark, and Hu Yanwu and the others in the distance began to move away from the area. Beneath this location, a concealed formation had already been set up. Its power wasn¡¯t particularly strong, but it could definitely stop someone in an instant. Having this time would be enough for others to converge and gain a time advantage. ¡°I need to stay close to someone so that I can conceal my presence during the fight, making it easier for me to assassinate. Is that possible?¡± Chen Fei turned to Mo Shiyi and asked. Mo Shiyi considered for a moment and nodded, saying, ¡°Later, we¡¯ll act together.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei nodded expressionlessly and then moved to another location with Mo Shiyi. Chen Fei kept a respectful distance of a hundred meters from Mo Shiyi, which eased Mo Shiyi¡¯s concerns. Being too close to the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s assassin would make him wary. This distance was just right; if anything happened, Mo Shiyi could react immediately. As time passed, Mo Shiyi kept his eyes fixed ahead. Half an hour had already passed, but there was no sign of anyone in the distance. Mo Shiyi turned to look to the side, his eyes questioning. Chen Fei didn¡¯t respond. It wasn¡¯t until nearly another quarter of an hour had passed that there was a sudden ripple in the distance. The ripple was extremely subtle, only detectable with careful perception. At this moment, Mo Shiyi and his group were at their most alert, so they naturally noticed the issue right away. ¡°The target has sensed something unusual; he¡¯s probing. He¡¯s starting to suspect.¡± The hoarse voice rang in Mo Shiyi¡¯s ears. ¡°What should we do then?¡± Mo Shiyi¡¯s expression showed some frustration after waiting for a month and encountering this situation. ¡°Cut off his escape route, and we¡¯ll circle around.¡± Chen Fei said and took out a black jade stone from his sleeve, tossing it to Mo Shiyi, saying, ¡°This is the Silence Jade. It can conceal your presence when not using martial arts.¡± Mo Shiyi sensed no anomalies in the Silence Jade and took it, realizing that his aura fluctuations had indeed dropped to the minimum. This Silence Jade originally belonged to Duan Muxiao. When Duan Muxiao assassinated others, this Silence Jade, combined with his aura-concealing techniques, could minimize aura fluctuations. ¡°Alright!¡± Mo Shiyi hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Without driving Chen Fei into their encirclement, they wouldn¡¯t be able to trap him effectively. However, if too many people chased after him, he would be immediately detected, and with Chen Fei¡¯s agility, he would likely escape right away. Chen Fei glanced at Mo Shiyi, and his figure flickered as he submerged into the depths of the deep sea, tracing an arc in his path. Mo Shiyi activated the linked stones at his waist, giving a signal to Miao Wanhong and the others to follow. He trailed behind Chen Fei, maintaining a distance of a hundred meters. In the blink of an eye, the two of them crossed twenty miles. Mo Shiyi noticed that the assassin ahead was slowing down, and he instinctively slowed his own pace to avoid causing any unnecessary disturbances. After a while, Mo Shiyi observed that the assassin was flying above the sea surface. Mo Shiyi followed suit. With nothing but seawater in all directions and no sign of any islands, Mo Shiyi¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He saw a distant black dot, and a feeling of unease washed over him. Mo Shiyi turned to the assassin, about to ask a question, but he noticed that the assassin had already turned around and was facing him. ¡°Should we pursue?¡± Mo Shiyi asked in a hushed tone. ¡°No need to chase,¡± Chen Fei replied with a slight smile on his face, shaking his head. ¡°Why not?¡± Mo Shiyi was puzzled, and for some reason, he felt uncomfortable as he looked at the smile on the assassin¡¯s face. At the same time, a chilling and unsettling sensation crept over him. ¡°Because this location is sufficient,¡± Chen Fei replied. Chen Fei sighed softly, and in the next moment, his figure flashed, disappearing from his original position. When he reappeared, he was within ten meters of Mo Shiyi. For Chen Fei¡¯s current agility, a hundred meters was too short a distance, almost instantaneous in his approach. However, the hundred-meter distance that Mo Shiyi had maintained previously still had its effect. When Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, Mo Shiyi reacted swiftly, swinging the blade in his hand forward. Not only the blade, but the Profound Origin Pearl in Mo Shiyi¡¯s embrace also floated high above his head, turning into a shimmering light that enveloped Mo Shiyi¡¯s form while vibrating the linked stones at his waist. From attack to defense, Mo Shiyi seamlessly transitioned, leaving no openings. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t after openings; he wanted distance. A distance that would separate Mo Shiyi from the others, and now, that distance was enough. A blood flame surged from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and at the same time, the acupoints in his body began to violently tremble as strands of bursting elemental energy flowed out. Aperture-Cracking Technique! This was a forbidden technique Chen Fei had obtained from Zhu Guannu. Back when facing Chen Fei, Zhu Guannu had also used it. In addition to the Aperture-Cracking Technique, there were also the Transmutation Art and Heart-Breaking Technique, which Chen Fei had also learned. In just a month¡¯s time, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t possibly have mastered all three techniques to perfection. He had focused on perfecting the Aperture-Cracking Technique among them. The reason for this was that the Aperture-Cracking Technique happened to be very similar to the secret technique for breaking acupoints within the Primordial Profound Art, a foundational technique for cultivators. The difference lay in the fact that the technique for breaking acupoints was used to forcefully advance a practitioner to the next level, whereas the Aperture-Cracking Technique involved oscillating the acupoints to gain immense power. Different purposes, but similar principles. Initially, Zhu Guannu had relied on the Seven Profound Forging Treasure Technique to minimize the aftereffects of the forbidden technique. Now, when Chen Fei used the Aperture-Cracking Technique, he was purely manipulating elemental energy with finesse, and with his foundation in the Primordial Profound Art, he treated this forbidden technique as an ordinary secret technique. However, the power it unleashed remained undiminished. The blood flame on Chen Fei¡¯s body surged even higher, causing ripples in the surrounding air. Mo Shiyi felt Chen Fei¡¯s aura and involuntarily widened his eyes. Moments ago, Mo Shiyi couldn¡¯t fathom why a Death Shadow Sect assassin would target him; it made no sense. However, as Chen Fei went all out, his aura became overwhelming, and the mystery unraveled. This assassin was none other than Chen Fei! And the Qianyuan Sword made his identity unmistakable. Why did a Death Shadow Sect assassin become Chen Fei, especially after his identity had been thoroughly verified before? Countless questions flooded Mo Shiyi¡¯s mind. It felt like he had grasped some understanding, yet even more mysteries remained unanswered. However, there was no one to clarify his confusion now. As Chen Fei went all out, Mo Shiyi felt a heavy pressure and a sense of horror. Chen Fei was not following the expected script. Instead, he immediately used a forbidden technique when he attacked, appearing ready to go down together. Despite the apparent injuries, there was no sign of weakness. It was irrational, incomprehensible, and Mo Shiyi felt like he had been manipulated, like a clay puppet in someone else¡¯s hands. ¡°Ah!¡± Mo Shiyi roared in anger, and the Profound Origin Pearl above his head vibrated violently, cracking open to release a golden radiance. Mo Shiyi¡¯s aura also surged, ready to face this ultimate showdown! Seeing Mo Shiyi¡¯s transformation, Chen Fei remained expressionless. He simply activated a spatial grid, stacking a burst of sword energy onto the Qianyuan Sword. For this battle today, two spatial grids contained a sword energy each. Building up power! Blood Ignition Technique! Transmutation Art! Heart-Breaking Technique! Aperture-Cracking Technique! At that moment, the stored sword energy within the spatial grids had all the forbidden techniques attached to it by Chen Fei, making it the ultimate strike! ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword emitted a deafening sword hum. With the combined power of its original attack and the stored sword energy in the spatial grids, the strength was terrifying! Mo Shiyi¡¯s pupils contracted violently. What kind of power was this, and how did Chen Fei possess such power? Several tens of miles away, Hu Yanwu and the others sensed the vibration of the linked stones. According to the pre-arranged signal, this was a sign for them to rush over immediately. The first thing that came to Hu Yanwu and the others¡¯ minds was that Chen Fei had been delayed and was now waiting for them to join him, ready to surround and thoroughly understand the situation. Hu Yanwu and his three companions didn¡¯t hesitate at all. Their figures flashed, heading towards the location marked by the linked stones. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Boom!¡± A violent sound echoed, and even though they were several tens of miles away, Hu Yanwu and the others could clearly hear it. In the next moment, a crack suddenly appeared on the linked jade in one of their hands. This was a sign that one of them had died. Was Mo Shiyi dead? The expressions of Hu Yanwu and his three companions were filled with shock.. How could this have happened so quickly? Chapter 514 - Chapter 514: Breaking the Contract Chapter 514: Breaking the Contract Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation From the signal sent by Mo Shiyi to the shattering of the Linked Jade, it was almost just a blink of an eye. In such a fleeting moment, did Mo Shiyi really die? Mo Shiyi had broken through to the Second Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for many years, and had been diligently cultivating, evidently aiming to progress further into the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, leading the Drifting Cloud Sect to greater heights. Besides his cultivation, Mo Shiyi possessed the precious Profound Origin Pearl, capable of both offense and defense. Even among those of the same level, namely the Second Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, breaking through the defense of the Profound Origin Pearl required a certain amount of time. Moreover, Mo Shiyi was not a sitting duck. As your attacks approached the Profound Origin Pearl, they might be intercepted by Mo Shiyi even before reaching it. In such a situation, it¡¯s not that there¡¯s no one capable of killing Mo Shiyi at the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm; rather, it would inevitably take a considerable amount of time to do so. What¡¯s more critical is that the assassin from the Death Shadow Sect was with Mo Shiyi, right? Even if the two of them were besieged by five or six initial-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they would undoubtedly hold out for some time, until their companions arrived. That would be reasonable. Unless, the one trying to kill Mo Shiyi wasn¡¯t at the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but rather a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who had become involved in this matter. However, Mo Shiyi had not offended any mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, or else he wouldn¡¯t have the energy to target Chen Fei. So, this mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could possibly be an ally brought in by Chen Fei? Various noisy thoughts circulated in the minds of Hu Yanwu and his three companions, causing their movements to involuntarily come to a halt. Regardless of whether a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was involved or if Chen Fei had employed some method to gain such power, they now needed to consider what to do next. Should they take advantage of this moment and rush over, gambling that the one trying to kill Mo Shiyi was indeed Chen Fei, and strike while the opponent was at a momentary disadvantage, aiming for a decisive kill? Or should they quickly leave this place to avoid any potential pursuit by a genuine mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator later on, who would likely pick them off one by one? In the face of such power as a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, the formation formed by Hu Yanwu and his three companions wouldn¡¯t hold up for long and would eventually be broken, leading to their demise. Life was precious, and their alliance was formed for the sake of better development, not for risking their lives. With almost no hesitation, the four of them exchanged glances and then, in perfect harmony, rushed in the opposite direction. Each of them poured their full strength into their movement techniques, fearing that at this moment, Qin Haishan and his group might appear and block their path. Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened along the way, and Hu Yanwu and his three companions safely returned to the Sea Peak City. Upon entering the inner sea region, the tension in their hearts eased slightly. They had to thank the protection system of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, as very few people would engage in combat within the inner sea. Even if someone were truly slain, they would likely not escape the sanctions of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. In the eyes of an entity like the Thousand Feathers Alliance with cultivators at the Mountain Sea Realm, ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were simply not worth their attention. Moreover, beneath the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were numerous late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and even peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Just one of them was enough to pass judgment, and in more severe cases, uprooting the entire sect you belonged to was an easy task. ¡°Brother Mo, to think he died like this!¡± Miao Wanhong suddenly sighed. Today, they had ambitious plans to eliminate Chen Fei in the outer sea, removing the person who posed the greatest obstacle to their development within the Sea Peak City. However, they hadn¡¯t even seen Chen Fei¡¯s face, and they learned of Mo Shiyi¡¯s death. They didn¡¯t even know how Mo Shiyi had died, and as it was, there was no way of finding out now. The sense of frustration they were feeling was something they hadn¡¯t experienced in years, and today it had come back to them in full force. ¡°What should we do next?¡± Meng Heng looked at the others and whispered. With Mo Shiyi, the strongest among them in the alliance, now gone, they were left with just the four of them, powerless to confront individuals like Qin Haishan and even struggling to defend against Chen Fei alone. What¡¯s more crucial was that the relationship between the two sides had reached an extreme level of hostility. Even going to the outer sea on their own was a cause for concern, as they worried Chen Fei might follow them and eliminate them there, putting an end to everything. Thinking about this, Meng Heng¡¯s expression became somewhat grim. The constant sense of danger to their lives was unbearable, reminiscent of the days when Meng Heng was just a fledgling cultivator in the Body Tempering realm. ¡°How about staying within the sect? If Chen Fei challenges you to a Blood Battle, you can surrender directly and wait for the assassins from the Death Shadow Sect to target Chen Fei,¡± Miao Wanhong suggested after a moment of silence. ¡°Speaking of the Death Shadow Sect, I suspect the assassin from the Death Shadow Sect may have been involved in Mo¡¯s death!¡± Hu Yanwu couldn¡¯t help but exclaim upon hearing Miao Wanhong¡¯s suggestion. From assigning the task to the Death Shadow Sect to this moment, the Death Shadow Sect had not fulfilled a single thing, and had even hindered them. It left Hu Yanwu utterly disgusted. What made it even more frustrating was that Hu Yanwu couldn¡¯t do anything against the Death Shadow Sect; he had to endure it. They had spent money, but what they received in return was treatment like this. Miao Wanhong and the other two fell into silence. The trust they had in the Death Shadow Sect had indeed hit rock bottom. They had entrusted the Death Shadow Sect with an assassination task, but now, with Chen Fei still alive, they had inadvertently implicated Mo Shiyi in the situation. ¡°How about we cancel the task with the Death Shadow Sect and try to make peace with Chen Fei?¡± Meng Heng hesitated for a while and couldn¡¯t help but suggest. The plan to besiege Chen Fei had come to a complete standstill, with the strongest member of their group now deceased. They simply didn¡¯t have the qualifications to challenge Chen Fei anymore. Even if they encountered Chen Fei alone, it would likely end in death. Even traveling in pairs might not be safe. If it had indeed been Chen Fei alone who swiftly killed Mo Shiyi in the outer sea just now, it was even more terrifying than Chen Fei bringing in a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Continuing to battle with such a monstrous opponent was putting immense pressure on Meng Heng. Miao Wanhong and the others looked at Meng Heng, considering the suggestion. Cancelling the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s task would be a complete surrender. When the employer voluntarily canceled a task with the Death Shadow Sect, half of the payment would be deducted as a penalty for breaking the contract, and the remaining half would be considered compensation. Hu Yanwu moved his mouth as if to speak but couldn¡¯t find the right words. While this decision might feel frustrating, it seemed there were no better options left. Unless they were willing to deplete their wealth to hire a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. But aside from the difficulty of finding alternative channels, the Death Shadow Sect had already lost their trust, and other options were hard to come by. Other assassin organizations didn¡¯t match up to the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s capabilities. Furthermore, it remained uncertain whether Chen Fei had his own mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm power or if he had an ally with such strength. They had no way of knowing. The risk of depleting their finances to hire a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, only to find out they couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei, was too great. If they failed again this time, their fate would be sealed. There would be no room for negotiation. ¡°Let¡¯s cancel it!¡± Hu Yanwu sighed, accepting the idea that they needed to spend money to resolve the crisis. While Hu Yanwu and his companions were discussing their options, Chen Fei had actually beaten them to it. He had returned to the Primordial Sword Sect. This time, Chen Fei had disguised himself as Duan Muxiao and appeared before them with only one goal in mind: to kill Mo Shiyi. While the others could survive, Mo Shiyi had to die. Among the five of them, Mo Shiyi harbored the most hostility and murderous intent towards Chen Fei, something Chen Fei could keenly sense. Moreover, as the leader of their alliance, Mo Shiyi¡¯s death would leave the alliance on the brink of collapse. If Miao Wanhong and the others were to die as well, the consequences would be significant. Suspicion would turn towards Chen Fei, and the pressure from the Thousand Feathers Alliance would follow suit. There was no need for that. Blood Battles were the most profitable way to handle such situations, at least within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Anything more extreme, such as storming someone¡¯s sect, was exceedingly difficult to achieve within the alliance. In more remote and smaller sects, such actions might go unnoticed, as they were too far away for the Thousand Feathers Alliance to keep tabs on. However, in the case of sects at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm level, they were considered a significant part of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and the alliance would not tolerate such actions. Otherwise, what would become of the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s credibility, as well as the reputation of the Mountain Sea Realm cultivator? Within the courtyard, Chen Fei flicked the Profound Origin Pearl in his hand, a clear crack visible on its surface. Wanting to take Chen Fei down together with him, Mo Shiyi had shattered the Profound Origin Pearl. Its grade had plummeted to that of a top-tier spiritual weapon. Repairing it would be extremely difficult, and the required resources would be exorbitant. Additionally, the blade that Mo Shiyi had wielded was also damaged due to the explosive force from the clash with the Qianyuan Sword. While the grade of the Profound Origin Pearl had not dropped, it still remained in the position of a lower-grade spiritual treasure. However, if he were to sell it, the price would likely be considerably lower. Then there was Mo Shiyi¡¯s Qiankun Pouch, which contained several dozen middle-grade elemental stones and a significant quantity of third-grade lower-grade spiritual pills for cultivation. Mo Shiyi wasn¡¯t as extravagant as Chen Fei, who directly consumed third-grade middle-grade spiritual pills. Even among the geniuses of major factions, most of them used third-grade lower-grade pills for cultivation, except for a few who could afford to use third-grade middle-grade pills. Killing Mo Shiyi had resulted in various gains, amounting to around 300 middle-grade elemental stones. Compared to the 500 middle-grade elemental stones from a Blood Battle, there was still a noticeable difference. Unless the Profound Origin Pearl hadn¡¯t been damaged and could yield more middle-grade elemental stones. But knowing he would die, Chen Fei naturally intended to fully unleash the power of his treasures. As for whether they would be damaged afterward, he wouldn¡¯t have the luxury to consider that at that moment. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°It¡¯s still a Blood Battle, and in some time, I¡¯ll challenge those three one by one!¡± Chen Fei thought as he sorted through the contents of Mo Shiyi¡¯s Qiankun Pouch. He didn¡¯t have a Qiankun Pouch before, but now he had three. Indeed, his initial idea had been correct. There would always be kind-hearted early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who would give him a Qiankun Pouch as a gift. You see, now I have three of them. The next day, Chen Fei received a covert message from the Death Shadow Sect addressed to Duan Muxiao. The assassination mission targeting Chen Fei had been canceled, and Duan Muxiao was compensated with fifty middle-grade elemental stones as a gesture of goodwill.. Chapter 515 - Chapter 515: Alone Chapter 515: Alone Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It¡¯s been canceled.¡± A slight smile appeared at the corner of Chen Fei¡¯s mouth. He had thought he would need to find another time to kill someone to make them realize the truth. Unexpectedly, with the death of Mo Shiyi, they immediately removed the task hanging over the Death Shadow Sect. Clearly, they wanted to prove their submission through this move. As for the fifty medium-grade elemental stones from the Death Shadow Sect, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry to collect them. He wasn¡¯t even in a rush to engage in the remaining three sects¡¯ battles. Those three sects were not going anywhere; they couldn¡¯t escape. In another month or two, after conveying the message that he had recovered from his injuries to the outside world, it wouldn¡¯t be too late to challenge them. What Chen Fei was more inclined to do now was to cultivate various techniques and improve his own cultivation level. Inside Mo Shiyi¡¯s Qiankun Bag, there were some jade slips containing techniques, but they were all relatively ordinary, not as impressive as Zhu Guannu¡¯s. Moreover, they didn¡¯t contain the sect¡¯s foundational techniques like those of the Drifting Cloud Sect, which made Chen Fei feel a bit regretful. However, Chen Fei now had some spare money, and if he really finished practicing all the techniques in his possession, he could go buy a few more. And who knows, when he¡¯s in need of a technique, maybe a kind-hearted Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert will give him one, just like the Qiankun Bag. Two months passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Fei had cultivated the Transmutation Art and the Heart-Breaking Technique to the realm of Great Completion. To avoid wasting the sword energy within the spatial grid, Chen Fei deliberately took some time to go to the outer sea. It was said that there were many evils in the outer sea, but it took Chen Fei five days to find a peak-level Third-Tier Evil. Just like when he had killed Mo Shiyi, Chen Fei used the Blood Ignition Technique and the Aperture-Cracking Technique in conjunction with the explosive sword energy within the spatial grid to severely wound the octopus-like evil with a single strike. It was said that evils carried valuable parts, especially Third-Tier Evils, whose parts could fetch a good price in the market. However, true Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts who made a living by slaughtering evils were still relatively rare. This was because evils had incredibly strong vitality, far superior to humans of the same level. The sword strike Chen Fei had just executed had already reached the attack power of the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and hardly any early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artists could withstand it. Even if they had defensive treasures, it would be a challenge unless the quality of the treasure was top-notch. But how many early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts possessed top-notch treasures? For evils, although Chen Fei¡¯s strike was terrifying, the number of evils that could withstand it was well over ninety percent. Only a small portion of them, with inherently weak physical constitutions, would be killed with a single strike. Furthermore, this evil became even more dangerous after being severely wounded. The saying ¡°a cornered beast fights the hardest¡± was particularly true at this moment; evils often became more frenzied in such situations. Without hesitation, Chen Fei gave the octopus-like evil a second strike, completely killing it, and also clearing two strands of sword energy from the spatial grid in the process. This octopus-like evil was tens of meters long, and when Chen Fei brought it back to the Primordial Sword Sect, the entire sect was in an uproar. Because no one in the Primordial Sword Sect had ever seen a evil with such cultivation, and in the territory of Immortal Cloud City, evils were already rare, let alone third-stage ones. Moreover, within the Boundless Sea, this level of evil wouldn¡¯t appear, and even the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from various sects rarely took such risks. As for how to deal with this third-stage octopus-like evil, Chen Fei handed it over to the sect leader, Qu Qingsheng, and the others, while he returned to his Tingfeng Pavilion, preparing to accumulate new sword energy in the spatial grid. Blood Ignition Technique! Transmutation Art! Heart-Breaking Technique!! Aperture-Cracking Technique! The four forbidden techniques were simultaneously unleashed, and each one had reached the realm of Great Completion. Compared to two months ago, Chen Fei¡¯s aura had increased further at this moment. However, he also realized that he couldn¡¯t gather any more power. The burden on the physique from the four forbidden techniques was too heavy. If Chen Fei gathered more power, it would cause irreversible damage to his physical body, leaving behind some lasting effects, just like the results of other Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners using forbidden techniques. As a result, the direct consequence was that the power of the techniques Chen Fei unleashed in this state was almost the same as those stored in the spatial grid from before. In other words, Chen Fei¡¯s deliberate release of those two strands of sword energy was equivalent to a wasted effort. Of course, at least he gained a third-stage octopus-like evil, so it wasn¡¯t a complete loss. One piece of good news was that Chen Fei could now have the same explosive power in actual combat as the sword energy stored in the spatial grid, albeit only for one or two strikes. However, even that was quite remarkable. How many early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners could possess such formidable strength without relying on powerful treasures? But because the outcome of battles was unpredictable, if Chen Fei were to use the four forbidden techniques in actual combat, the injuries and lasting effects he would suffer would be much greater than they are now. Wanting to recover safely like this after an explosive burst in real combat was impossible. In other words, the four forbidden techniques were only suitable for use in desperate situations. In regular situations, it was still best to rely on the Blood Ignition Technique and the Aperture-Cracking Technique for combat. This way, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t suffer any lasting effects or burdens. While Chen Fei was storing sword energy in the spatial grid, the news of his single-handed slaying of a Third-Tier Evil spread in the vicinity. This further spread Chen Fei¡¯s reputation and boosted the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s prestige. Qin Haishan and the others even came to the Primordial Sword Sect, wanting to purchase some octopus-like evil flesh and blood from Chen Fei. Fresh evil flesh and blood were excellent cultivation resources for martial artists, especially for those below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, where the effects were even more outstanding. Within the Sea Peak City, there were hardly any Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners who would specifically hunt down Third-Tier Evils, and each time it was a team effort. The evils that were eventually divided up rarely made it to the market. Qin Haishan and the others had their own sects and seldom engaged in hunting evils because the risks of getting injured or even severely injured were not worth the potential gains. Chen Fei had initially wanted to give them as a gift, but Qin Haishan and the others refused and insisted on purchasing the items from him at market prices. Even in an alliance, sometimes things had to be settled clearly, especially considering Chen Fei¡¯s current position, which seemed to be that of a leader within the alliance. The death of Mo Shiyi, even if the Drifting Cloud Sect had wanted to keep it a secret, couldn¡¯t be concealed for long. It had been two months since then, and the news had already spread throughout the entire Sea Peak City. Overnight, the Drifting Cloud Sect had fallen from a fourth-tier power to a fifth-tier one, and the influence of the entire sect had significantly regressed. Regarding Mo Shiyi¡¯s death, there were various opinions within the Sea Peak City, but many people felt that it might be related to Chen Fei. Of course, such things without evidence could only be discussed privately, but that¡¯s how most people felt. The Drifting Cloud Sect also held this view, but they didn¡¯t dare to take any action against Chen Fei or say anything more. At this point, trying to provoke Chen Fei again would be like hastening their own sect¡¯s destruction if it hadn¡¯t already crumbled. The victims themselves remained silent, and naturally, others couldn¡¯t say much. Qin Haishan and the others also suspected that Mo Shiyi¡¯s death might be related to Chen Fei, but no one asked because it was an uncomfortable topic, and asking wouldn¡¯t serve any purpose. Continuously strengthening the alliance¡¯s relationship was the next step to take. As long as Chen Fei remained within the alliance, they would undoubtedly reap various direct or indirect benefits in the future. Another month passed, and Chen Fei challenged Hu Yanwu. Unsurprisingly, Hu Yanwu immediately conceded and, under the witness of Bi Zhongxun, handed over five hundred medium-grade elemental stones to Chen Fei. The wait for Chen Fei to issue a challenge had been quite agonizing for Hu Yanwu and his group. Especially after Chen Fei single-handedly killed a peak-level Third-Tier Evil, their anxiety had reached its peak. They were afraid that Chen Fei might not let them go and would consider assassinating them one day to eliminate the threat. Now, the Blood Battle had finally come, and Hu Yanwu, in the presence of Bi Zhongxun, showed complete surrender, lowering his attitude to an extreme degree, expressing a thorough submission. ¡°I acknowledge defeat, I was wrong, please spare me!¡± The outcome of this Blood Battle quickly spread throughout the Sea Peak City. However, everyone had mentally prepared for it, and not many people expected Hu Yanwu to stubbornly resist to the end. One¡¯s life was their own responsibility. Without pausing, Chen Fei continued to challenge the other two sects, and the results were self-evident. He gained another one thousand medium-grade elemental stones. The enthusiasm among the young people in the entire Sea Peak City to join the Primordial Sword Sect had grown significantly. The Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s influence in the Sea Peak City had reached its peak, overshadowing all other sects and forces. Interestingly, there was no discontent among any of the other sects. This was the result of strength¡ªimpressive strength that left no room for complaints. After the three Blood Battles, Chen Fei immersed himself completely in the process of cultivation. Except for occasional fluctuations in the natural energy around the Tingfeng Pavilion, accompanied by faint, coquettish whispers, the Tingfeng Pavilion remained calm for the most part. In the blink of an eye, half a year passed, and Chen Fei had cultivated the Light Slicing Shadow Sword, his primary cultivation technique, to the realm of perfection. He also seamlessly integrated the Azure Sky Technique into it. The mastery of this combined technique, which now incorporated three different martial arts, only dropped to half of its perfection. It was clear that the Azure Sky Technique, a common Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique, provided diminishing benefits to the Light Slicing Shadow Sword. In addition to martial arts, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had advanced significantly. With nearly a year of intense consumption of elixirs, he was now approaching the second stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In a short time, he would likely be ready to break through. It had only been a little over three years since Chen Fei broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which was quite a rapid advancement. Early in the morning, as the sun rose in the east, Tong Zhongqiu appeared at the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°The passage has been discovered?¡± Chen Fei asked with some surprise. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Yes, that mysterious city disappeared at some point, revealing the passage. Now, many people from the Boundless Sea have gone to Immortal Cloud City,¡± Tong Zhongqiu nodded. Chen Fei contemplated the situation. The discovery of the passage was inevitable. People from the Boundless Sea who ventured to Immortal Cloud City would likely return soon, as the spiritual energy there was much thinner compared to the Boundless Sea. It was detrimental to their cultivation and martial progress. Two more months passed, and Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation reached the pinnacle of the first stage, with a breakthrough to the second stage imminent.. Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: Breakthrough Chapter 516: Breakthrough Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The night fell, and the mountains appeared divine. In the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the moonlight, his figure slightly moving. The vital energy within him was trembling ever so slightly. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s center and spread outwards. As the ripple passed through, the surroundings seemed to be encased in amber. Leaves fell but remained suspended in mid-air, motionless. Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes, and as the night breeze brushed past, the leaves gently descended to the ground. It all felt like an illusion. Reaching the Second Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was achieved with such calmness. In contrast to the turbulence caused by advancing from the First Stage, this promotion felt like a natural progression. Normal advancements from the First Stage to the Second Stage wouldn¡¯t bring about significant disturbances. The reason Chen Fei experienced such turbulence during his previous First Stage advancement was because he had used a secret technique to forcefully expand his Combined Aperture. This had left the aperture with slightly lower elemental energy, necessitating the absorption of a considerable amount of natural elemental qi to fill it. However, this Second Stage advancement was different. The elemental energy within his Combined Aperture had already been replenished by various elixirs in his daily cultivation, making this advancement feel like a gentle breakthrough. Breaking through was breaking through, and it was much easier than the last time Chen Fei had forcibly advanced to the First Stage. For those who lack sufficient insights into many cultivation techniques, this step can be exceedingly difficult, taking several years or even a decade. At this point, one can either forcefully break through using breakthrough pills or diligently comprehend the cultivation techniques. When the comprehension reaches its zenith, the realm naturally advances. Chen Fei had no such issues. He was currently practicing the Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword, which included two complete Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation methods, both of which had already reached perfection. If he were still stuck at the Second Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it would undermine the quality of the cultivation techniques he had practiced before. It would mean that all the heritage he had cultivated so far had been in vain. Chen Fei stood up and gazed at the bright moon. In the next moment, he disappeared from his original location, reappearing high in the sky. With a casual movement of his right hand, a faint glint of the sword emanated, filling the surroundings with a sharp aura. Chen Fei sheathed his sword, returning to the courtyard with a slight smile on his face. Compared to the First Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Second Stage brought about a significant improvement in both the power of his sword techniques and the enhancement of his agility. Having reached this level of cultivation, he was now standing at the peak of the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At this stage, if he still had a lifespan left, he would need to prepare for the breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was on a completely different level, both in terms of combat power and status. The available resources one could enjoy would also take a step up. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were quite a few Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, but the majority were still at the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with most of them being at the First Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Reaching the First Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was almost achievable for anyone who followed a systematic cultivation path, unless they had suffered a severe injury that severed their martial path. Only at the Second Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm did it require a certain level of talent and sufficient resources. Even among those at the Second Stage, only a minority would eventually break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Most people would be stuck at the threshold of the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, unable to progress before their natural life came to an end. ¡°Cultivation is the foundation, but it¡¯s also the most time-consuming,¡± Chen Fei said, glancing into the distance. He then resumed his seated position and began taking more pills while continuing to cultivate the Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword. With surplus resources at his disposal and both the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique and the Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword not yet perfected, Chen Fei decided to continue honing his skills in this way. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, despite numerous restrictions, they managed to provide a secure environment for cultivation. Of course, other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t practice as Chen Fei did. Setting aside the difficulty of comprehending techniques in isolation, just the resources for cultivation were beyond the reach of ordinary Fourth-tier forces¡¯ Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, let alone someone like Chen Fei. Not to mention others, even Qin Haishan and the others within the alliance were envious of the quantity of medium-grade elemental stones Chen Fei possessed. However, without Chen Fei¡¯s strength, possessing so many medium-grade elemental stones could attract trouble. As Chen Fei immersed himself in cultivation, there were no major developments in the Sea Peak City. The only noteworthy event was the current turmoil within the Drifting Cloud Sect. With their sole Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert within the sect having passed away, the entire Drifting Cloud Sect was in a state of unrest. Although things appeared calm for now, if the sect failed to produce a new Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, it was almost inevitable that their surrounding interests would be eroded. Some forces that had originally aligned with the Drifting Cloud Sect were now wavering, all observing how the sect would develop next. It was a stark, unfeeling reality, but it was the most genuine portrayal of this world. Since the last time Tong Zhongqiu came and specifically mentioned the matter of that passage, Chen Fei had also instructed people to keep an eye on it. Initially, it was some Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors who attempted to go through the passage, but as Chen Fei had anticipated, they all returned upon discovering the sparse elemental energy on the other side. Sparse elemental energy indicated scarce resources, much like the area near the Primordial Water Island where the Primordial Sword Sect had stayed before, where elemental energy was not as rich as in the Sea Peak City. With few resources and sparse elemental energy, it would take an extremely long time to break through a meridian relying solely on absorbing the natural elemental energy. In their view, the other side of this passage was practically worthless. Furthermore, they found that there were also Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts on the other side of the passage, and they couldn¡¯t even become the local powers with their Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation alone, let alone something like a regional ruler. With their cultivation affected and no additional benefits to be gained, no one had any interest in going to such a place. It was similar to the Primordial Water Island before the Primordial Sword Sect arrived; it had been completely ignored. On the side of Immortal Cloud City, the Divine Flame Sect had only dispatched Combined Aperture Tempering realm observers to monitor who came through the passage. As for questioning or other matters, they didn¡¯t bother with them at all. When the Mysterious City vanished and the passage was revealed, the Divine Flame Sect had sent people over, and naturally, they had learned about the Boundless Sea, as well as the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The Divine Flame Sect understood that with their own strength, they were utterly incapable of stopping people from coming through such a colossal entity. If they tried to forcefully interfere, they would ultimately be the ones at a disadvantage. Therefore, the Divine Flame Sect essentially allowed this passage to exist without any plans to claim it as their own. In fact, many members of the Divine Flame Sect were tempted, wondering if they could travel to the Boundless Sea for cultivation. While Immortal Cloud City was a good place with abundant resources in the vicinity, there was simply no comparison between it and the Boundless Sea. The only advantage was that the Divine Flame Sect held uncontested dominance near Immortal Cloud City and didn¡¯t have to appease anyone. Here, they had the final say in everything. As the time the passage had been discovered extended, Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators began to venture through it. Compared to Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had a much larger area to explore. Many people within the Thousand Feathers Alliance were curious about this previously undiscovered place. ¡°Some Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators got injured over there?¡± Chen Fei asked with some surprise. Inside the Tingfeng Pavilion, the fragrance of tea filled the air, relaxing one¡¯s mind involuntarily. Tong Zhongqiu lifted his teacup, took a sip, and a faint smile appeared on his face. The Insightful Spirit Tea, when consumed regularly, could enhance mental clarity and provide a slight boost to comprehending martial arts techniques. However, whenever it came to cultivation-related items, they were never cheap. Tong Zhongqiu hadn¡¯t consumed much of the Insightful Spirit Tea because it was too expensive, and at his age, he felt it wasn¡¯t necessary. Chen Fei also didn¡¯t typically drink tea, but on occasion, when he found a few boxes of tea leaves among his belongings, he decided to brew some. Surprisingly, the taste turned out to be quite good. These tea leaves had been found in Mo Shiyi¡¯s Qjankun Bag, indicating that Mo Shiyi hadn¡¯t given up on them even in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei occasionally enjoyed them for their taste, without much concern about whether they would accelerate his understanding of martial arts techniques. ¡°I heard it¡¯s near the Imperial City, and someone seemed to have noticed something and wanted to investigate further but got injured. If they hadn¡¯t run fast enough, they might have been left there permanently,¡± Tong Zhongqiu whispered. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s relatively simple monitoring, Tong Zhongqiu had invested significant effort into the matter on the other side of the passage. Clearly, he still harbored deep resentment towards Immortal Cloud City. If given the opportunity, Tong Zhongqiu would definitely consider reclaiming Immortal Cloud City. Of course, there was also Jian Jinsheng from the Divine Flame Sect, who remained a significant concern for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Just as Tong Zhongqiu had his sights set on Immortal Cloud City, Jian Jinsheng hadn¡¯t given up on his ambitions regarding the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. This grudge had persisted for many years, and it wouldn¡¯t disappear just because the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had arrived in the Boundless Sea. ¡°The Imperial City!¡± Hearing that term, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of the Elemental Tide that had occurred in the past. Beneath the Imperial City, there had to be secrets, or else the royal family wouldn¡¯t have maintained their presence there for so many years. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t particularly enthusiastic about uncovering this secret. Moreover, after so many years of development, that Imperial City was like an impenetrable fortress. For a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator of the early stage to venture into the Imperial City and get into a real fight would be disastrous. Under a moment of carelessness, they could easily be cut down, which was quite normal. Half an hour later, after bidding farewell to Tong Zhongqiu, Chen Fei returned to his daily cultivation. Thanks to an ample supply of third-grade medium-quality elixirs, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation at the Second Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stabilized quickly, and he continued advancing towards the Third Stage, which was the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was a hurdle for any martial artist, including Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Of course, the size of the hurdle varied. But until he truly reached that stage, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t know the extent of the challenge he would face. Thinking too much at this point was futile. Chen Fei focused on raising his cultivation to the threshold of the Third Stage, and when the time came, he would discover the true magnitude of this hurdle. Half a year had passed in the cultivation, and the Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword, integrated with the Azure Sky Technique, was approaching Great Completion. The search for another Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation technique needed to be added to the agenda. ¡°There are shattered spiritual treasures below the Imperial City?¡± On this day, Tong Zhongqiu once again arrived at the Tingfeng Pavilion, and as soon as he came, he brought astonishing news.. Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: City Slash Chapter 517: City Slash Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Yes, the shattered spiritual treasure!¡± Tong Zhongqiu nodded. ¡°So, it¡¯s a spiritual treasure,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes were filled with astonishment. Chen Fei had considered that there might be secrets beneath the Imperial City, but he never imagined that the secret would be this significant, containing a spiritual treasure. Even if this spiritual treasure was broken, it was still far beyond the level of magical treasures. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei had seen two spiritual treasures: one was the Enlightenment Tower, and the other was the Haiyue Cave. Regardless of which one it was, both gave Chen Fei an unbeatable feeling. It was like an ordinary person standing at the foot of a mountain, looking up at the entire peak. You could clearly feel your own insignificance and the grandeur of the entire mountain. The strengths of both sides were simply not on the same level. From this, one could understand the true value of a spiritual treasure. Given the density of the heaven and earth elemental energy in the territory of Imperial City, it was a bit difficult for even a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to be born. The fact that a spiritual treasure had appeared was truly unimaginable. ¡°So, the biennial Elemental Tide is what that spiritual treasure uses to repair itself?¡± Chen Fei looked up and asked. ¡°Yes, because of its damage, it instinctively wants to repair itself. However, due to the severity of the damage, it cannot ultimately store the absorbed elemental energy and has to disperse it,¡± Tong Zhongqiu explained. Chen Fei nodded. It made sense that the Elemental Tide contained a spiritual aura. It was purely because the spiritual treasure had absorbed the heavenly and earthly elemental energy during the tide, naturally imbuing it with some of the spiritual treasure¡¯s characteristics. The royal family of Imperial City must have discovered the existence of the spiritual treasure a long time ago, which was why they built the Imperial City there, with the intention of claiming this treasure. But now, several hundred years had passed, and this spiritual treasure had not yet been retrieved. Because if it were really taken out, the royal family would not remain as weak as they were now, and there would be no sign of rebellion in the territory of Imperial City. However, even so, the benefits of such a close encounter with a broken and ownerless spiritual treasure were immeasurable. This was also the reason why among the royal family, the transmission of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm inheritance remained uninterrupted and even, for the most part, there were more than one Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the royal family. But something must have gone wrong in recent years, causing various regions of Imperial City to rise in power. It was hard to believe that there was no external influence from other Combined Aperture Tempering realm forces. When Chen Fei was in Immortal Cloud City, he was still in the Aperture Tempering realm and didn¡¯t have the qualifications or means to understand such information, and he didn¡¯t care about it either. After all, it was too far away from him, and caring about why the royal family was weakening seemed like a luxury! Without the presence of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the secret of the spiritual treasure beneath the Imperial City would likely have remained hidden. It could be said that there were too many talented individuals with Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and they had seen what a spiritual treasure looked like, which immediately alerted them to the anomaly beneath the Imperial City. Unlike the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the territory of Imperial City, who probably hadn¡¯t even seen peak magical treasures, let alone spiritual treasures, even if they had suspicions about the secret beneath the Imperial City. But suspicions were just suspicions, impossible to verify, and ultimately futile. Chen Fei felt a tinge of envy. A spiritual treasure, even if it was damaged, would bring immeasurable benefits if acquired. However, Chen Fei could only envy from a distance. For a damaged spiritual treasure, Chen Fei wanted it, and other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were no exception. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were many late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and even peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouses. To these experts, a damaged spiritual treasure was an opportunity that couldn¡¯t be missed. It was precisely because this spiritual treasure was so severely damaged that it couldn¡¯t even store the absorbed heavenly and earthly elemental energy. It seemed to be beyond repair, or else the powerful experts in the Mountain Sea Realm would have taken action. But it was also because the Mountain Sea Realm experts didn¡¯t bother to go there that it gave these peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators the chance to obtain a spiritual treasure. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, each of the top ten factions had peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and in some factions, there were even more than one. Compared to these individuals, Chen Fei appeared relatively immature. Tong Zhongqiu had come here to inform Chen Fei of this matter, certainly not to suggest that Chen Fei should try to seize the damaged spiritual treasure. Tong Zhongqiu wasn¡¯t that reckless. It was simply a case of two individuals coming from the same place, having similar cultivation levels, and Tong Zhongqiu sharing information with one person. Three days later, Tong Zhongqiu returned. ¡°Did Yan Xuanji from the Tiandao Sect make a move?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows couldn¡¯t help but twitch. Yan Xuanji was an acquaintance, although Chen Fei was only familiar with the younger Yan Xuanji, from over a hundred years ago. In the Haiyue Cave, in the Heavenly Stairs Hall, Chen Fei had challenged the young Yan Xuanji. At that time, Yan Xuanji had already been a peerless genius among his peers, unmatched in brilliance. Yet, in the Heavenly Stairs Hall, Chen Fei had defeated him with a single move. Yan Xuanji himself was unaware of this matter; otherwise, he would probably be standing outside the Primordial Sword Sect with his sword right now. Currently, Yan Xuanji was a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse, and there were rumors that he was attempting to break through to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If he succeeded, the Tiandao Sect would have two peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. ¡°He shattered the formation of the Imperial City in three strikes, and no one could stop him!¡± Tong Zhongqiu said in a hushed tone. ¡°Three strikes? This Imperial City really lives up to its reputation as impregnable!¡± Chen Fei sincerely remarked. The fact that the formation could withstand three strikes from a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert was truly astonishing. If it had been an early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator attacking, they would have exhausted themselves without shaking the Imperial City. In other words, if it weren¡¯t for the appearance of the Boundless Sea passage, even with a rebellion on the other side and other early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators coveting it, the people inside the Imperial City would have remained safe. Unfortunately, this city that had stood for hundreds of years was broken by Yan Xuanji¡¯s three strikes. ¡°What happened next?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°Yan Xuanji didn¡¯t harm ordinary people; the people inside the Imperial City scattered in a panic, and of course, the royal family was no exception,¡± Tong Zhongqiu said with a smile. Facing a powerhouse like Yan Xuanji, the formation couldn¡¯t hold up, and the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the royal family certainly couldn¡¯t withstand him either. ¡°Was there anyone else?¡± Chen Fei asked with curiosity. Late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were indeed powerful, and the Tiandao Sect was formidable, but their strength wasn¡¯t to the point of being overwhelming. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were nine other factions of similar strength to the Tiandao Sect. So other late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had no reason to remain indifferent when it came to the shattered spiritual treasure. ¡°Of course, there were others, but they didn¡¯t intervene. After Yan Xuanji dispersed the crowd, he used a single strike to break open the entire Imperial City, revealing the hidden spiritual treasure underground. Unfortunately, with Yan Xuanji¡¯s abilities, even he couldn¡¯t retrieve the spiritual treasure.¡± ¡°Couldn¡¯t retrieve it?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. Previously, he thought that the reason the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from the royal family couldn¡¯t retrieve the spiritual treasure was due to their insufficient cultivation. Now, it seemed that even Yan Xuanji, a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, couldn¡¯t do it. No, not just Yan Xuanji, other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were undoubtedly present at the time, and there were likely more than one, but even so, the shattered spiritual treasure remained in its original place. ¡°Could it be that this spiritual treasure has fused with the earth?¡± Chen Fei speculated. ¡°Yes, it has fused with the earth,¡± Tong Zhongqiu looked somewhat surprised as he watched Chen Fei. He hadn¡¯t expected Chen Fei to quickly guess the truth of the matter. ¡°That¡¯s indeed the case,¡± Tong Zhongqiu repeated. Chen Fei looked up at Tong Zhongqiu and noticed that his expression was somewhat different at this moment. It made Chen Fei wonder if there were additional variables in this situation. However, even if there were variables, this spiritual treasure was incredibly difficult to handle. It was a sure path to death for anyone below the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and even if a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator acquired it, there was no guarantee that others would agree to it. Perhaps, with the shattered spiritual treasure, these peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had a chance to explore the next level, the Mountain Sea Realm. Once they truly reached the Mountain Sea Realm, they would no longer be among the top ten factions of the Thousand Feathers Alliance but would become equals with the alliance¡¯s leader. This leap in status was highly tempting. However, precisely because it was so tempting, once a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator acquired it, others would undoubtedly continue to compete fiercely for it, with no possibility of easing tensions. ¡°Normally, the spiritual treasure fuses with the earth and cannot be separated,¡± Tong Zhongqiu explained. Tong Zhongqiu gazed intently at Chen Fei and said in a serious tone, ¡°But three months from now, the Elemental Tide will reappear, and at that time, there will be a chance to pry the spiritual treasure away from its fusion with the earth.¡± ¡°Mr. Tong, you don¡¯t intend to compete for it, do you?¡± Chen Fei looked at Tong Zhongqiu, somewhat incredulous. ¡°You overestimate me, young man. What I mean is, when this spiritual treasure is pried loose, many spiritual resonances will fall. It¡¯s common for them to drift dozens of miles away,¡± Tong Zhongqiu sighed and explained. Spiritual resonances, when acquired, can enhance one¡¯s cultivation, comprehension of techniques, refinement of magical treasures, and even extend one¡¯s lifespan. Just increasing one¡¯s lifespan by a decade or more is easily achievable. Such treasures are rarely seen in ordinary circumstances, or rather, one rarely has the chance to come across them. However, forcefully prying the spiritual treasure away from its fused state results in an excessive number of spiritual resonances being released. Due to the violent nature of this process, they scatter over a great distance. Similar incidents occurred in the Boundless Sea in the past, and the details were well-documented. Chen Fei¡¯s expression underwent a subtle change. Asking him to compete for that spiritual treasure was out of his league at his current level of power. Trying to seize it with insufficient strength would be like jumping into a fire pit. However, if they were only competing for the spiritual resonances on the periphery, the danger would undoubtedly decrease significantly. The temptations of enhancing his cultivation and extending his lifespan didn¡¯t hold much appeal for Chen Fei. But within these spiritual resonances, there was a subtle connection to the mysteries of the Mountain Sea Realm. This was what truly attracted Chen Fei and was also the most enticing aspect. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm had never been Chen Fei¡¯s final destination; he had always believed that. However, the Mountain Sea Realm was shrouded in mystery, with only two individuals in the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance at that level, and Chen Fei had never had the opportunity to interact with someone from the Mountain Sea Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The several cultivation techniques Chen Fei practiced only vaguely touched upon some aspects of the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but the information was quite limited. Trying to reach the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm with his current cultivation technique, the Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword was proving to be somewhat challenging. Two months later, as Chen Fei¡¯s Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword reached a state of Great Completion, his agility and sword techniques gained a significant boost. At the same time, Chen Fei, Tong Zhongqiu, and Qin Haishan left the Sea Peak City, crossed the passage, and returned to Immortal Cloud City. Chen Fei hovered in mid-air, looking down at the land below him, feeling a mysterious sensation welling up within him. After leaving for several years, he had unexpectedly returned! Chapter 518 - Chapter 518: Pursuit Chapter 518: Pursuit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In this alliance, Zhao Tianxuan and Yu Shoucheng did not come together. As for the spiritual resonance in the spiritual treasures, Zhao Tianxuan and Yu Shoucheng naturally coveted them, or rather, for treasures like these, very few in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could remain indifferent. However, after much consideration, Zhao Tianxuan and Yu Shoucheng ultimately gave up this opportunity. The reason was quite simple, it was the danger. The appearance of broken spiritual treasures in this region, followed by the scattering of spiritual resonance, had long been known throughout the Thousand Feathers Alliance. At this moment, the number of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in this area was quite astonishing. And a month later, when the spiritual resonance scatters, the gathering of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would reach its peak. If it were only in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Zhao Tianxuan and Yu Shoucheng would naturally have nothing to say and would definitely follow along, as opportunities like these were extremely rare. However, the reality was that during the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm phase, they might be the lowest in cultivation, facing those in the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and the peak of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they would have no means to resist. It was highly likely that they would be killed by those strong cultivators before they even got their hands on the spiritual resonance. Zhao Tianxuan might have a bit of a gambling streak and a tendency to seek small advantages in his daily life. However, when faced with such uncertain situations, he ultimately chose to act wisely and preserve himself. Yu Shoucheng¡¯s personality was somewhat similar to Zhao Tianxuan¡¯s, but he was even more cautious. As they say, the older one gets in the martial world, the less courage one has. Initially, Yu Shoucheng retreated to Immortal Cloud City after discovering the passage, all because of some events. It was only when the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect became their ally that he was willing to return to the Boundless Sea. Back then, no matter what promises Tong Zhongqiu made, trying to persuade Yu Shoucheng to join in killing Jian Jinsheng, he didn¡¯t agree. Compared to taking sides, even though he knew he could gain greater benefits by leaning toward one faction, Yu Shoucheng ultimately didn¡¯t make a choice. From these actions, one could see Yu Shoucheng¡¯s disposition, which was about maintaining the status quo. He didn¡¯t seek glory; he just aimed not to make mistakes. While the spiritual resonance was appealing, one must have the fate to obtain it. Yu Shoucheng still had several decades before reaching his life¡¯s limit, so he was in no hurry at all. On the contrary, it was surprising that Qin Haishan was willing to come, which caught Chen Fei off guard. Qin Haishan didn¡¯t usually talk or smile much. It was only because the development in the Sea Peak City had been exceptionally smooth recently that a smile unconsciously appeared on Qin Haishan¡¯s face, especially when facing Chen Fei. When Qin Haishan heard that Chen Fei and Tong Zhongqiu were coming to compete for the spiritual resonance, he didn¡¯t hesitate at all and decided to join them. In the realm of martial arts, Qin Haishan¡¯s goal was quite straightforward. He simply hoped to obtain a piece of spiritual resonance to break through his bottleneck and advance to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In this regard, Qin Haishan was quite similar to Chen Fei. The only difference lay in their ultimate goals: Qin Haishan aimed for the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while Chen Fei had his sights on the mysterious Mountain Sea Realm. As for Tong Zhongqiu, he was interested in the spiritual resonance to see if it could help someone break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Some time ago, someone from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect attempted to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but failed. Now, within the sect, only the Sect Master Gong Guanzhi remains at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If Gong Guanzhi were to fail as well, there would be no one left in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect to attempt another breakthrough in the near future. While there was an elixir for extending life within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, obtaining it was not guaranteed and required some luck. Whether Tong Zhongqiu could wait for this opportunity is uncertain. If the spiritual resonance could indeed help someone break through, that would be excellent. If not, Tong Zhongqiu could still use it to extend his own lifespan. At the same time, Tong Zhongqiu also wanted to take the opportunity to come back and see how Immortal Cloud City, as well as the original gate of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, has fared. Compared to Chen Fei, who was just a passing visitor, Tong Zhongqiu had lived in the vicinity of Immortal Cloud City for over two hundred years, which was nearly three times the lifespan of ordinary long-lived individuals. It was easy to imagine how deep his emotional attachment was to this land. Despite the appeal of the Boundless Sea and the thriving Sea Peak City, Tong Zhongqiu still couldn¡¯t let go of Immortal Cloud City and the original gate of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. This had nothing to do with rationality; it was purely an emotional connection. Compared to Chen Fei and Qin Haishan, Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s reasons for returning were more complex. Indeed, from another perspective, they were also more profound. Chen Fei looked in the direction of Immortal Cloud City in the distance, then glanced at Tong Zhongqiu, who shook his head. Tong Zhongqiu had no intention of going to Immortal Cloud City right now. Going there could easily lead to an encounter with Jian Jinsheng. The current Divine Flame Sect must have taken over the original gate of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and Immortal Cloud City was very close to that area. Of course, even if they were to encounter Jian Jinsheng, it wouldn¡¯t necessarily lead to any trouble at this point. Jian Jinsheng had not yet broken through to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This was the accurate information obtained by the spy sent by Tong Zhongqiu. In Immortal Cloud City, there had always been hidden assassins left behind by the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. These assassins didn¡¯t need to do anything in their daily lives; their sole task was to observe the current gate of the Divine Flame Sect and monitor the changes in the world¡¯s spiritual energy. Breaking through from the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm could trigger fluctuations in the world¡¯s spiritual energy. For this reason, the assassins possessed a unique treasure that allowed them to accurately sense these energy changes. Over the past few years, these assassins hadn¡¯t observed any abnormal fluctuations in the world¡¯s spiritual energy. Of course, it¡¯s possible that Jian Jinsheng deliberately chose not to be at the sect when he broke through. However, the likelihood of this happening is somewhat low, as breaking through can also be a vulnerable moment. Choosing to break through outside the protective formation of the sect instead of within it would seem unwise. Moreover, with the appearance of spiritual treasures in the imperial city, Jian Jinsheng did visit there specifically. Despite this, the assassins have not heard any news of Jian Jinsheng¡¯s breakthrough through other channels. If Jian Jinsheng had indeed broken through, it would likely cause a sensation within this dynasty. After all, in this region, it had been a long time since anyone had cultivated to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, despite the fact that various strong individuals at or above the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm were easily found in the imperial city. Certainly, in the minds of the people in this region, all of those individuals were considered outsiders. If someone from this land were to break through to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it would have definitely brought a different state of mind. Immortal Cloud City and the original gate of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect weren¡¯t going anywhere, and they could be visited at any time. The most important reason for this return was still the spiritual resonance; other matters could be postponed. Chen Fei smiled faintly, identified the direction, and flew towards the imperial city, with Qin Haishan and the others following behind. Among the three, Chen Fei had quietly become the leader, purely because his current strength was the strongest. Just as when they initially formed the alliance, Qin Haishan was considered the leader because of his strength at that time. In this world, strength was revered, and it had been that way from ancient times to the present, with little prospect of change in the future. Swift as the wind, the three of them streaked across the sky at incredible speed. Although there was still a month until the Elemental Tide, it was still essential to arrive there first and gather information about the situation. As they sped along, less than an hour later, Chen Fei suddenly came to a halt in mid-air and looked down below. The dark brown soil exuded a chilly aura, and even from several miles away, Chen Fei could clearly sense it. This place was Shangwu City, where Master Xi Lian had transformed into a human fiend, devouring the city¡¯s inhabitants to complete his cultivation. Later, he even seduced another mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator and willingly transformed them into human fiends, forming a partnership. With the help of a damaged top-grade magical treasure, he repelled several mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who joined forces, firmly establishing his presence. Before heading to the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei had yet to resolve the matter of Shangwu City, allowing it to continue to grow. This time, Chen Fei deliberately chose this route, passing by Shangwu City to see how Master Xi Lian, this human fiend, was faring now. If there were no spiritual treasures in the imperial city, then Master Xi Lian probably wouldn¡¯t have any issues. The mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in this region still found it challenging to deal with him. But just when everything seemed stable, the imperial city experienced this unexpected event, resulting in a surge of mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouses in this region. Master Xi Lian¡¯s cultivation was on the brink of upheaval if he didn¡¯t pay careful attention. Life was full of surprises, and Master Xi Lian had thought he could finally cultivate peacefully, plotting to gradually subjugate countless beings and revel in their fresh blood and flesh in this region. However, this unexpected turn of events shattered everything. At this moment, in Chen Fei¡¯s view, the location where Shangwu City used to be was nothing but a vast expanse of exposed dark brown soil, with no trace of the city left. Chen Fei turned to look at Tong Zhongqiu, and in terms of information, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, which had been rooted in this region for so many years, was still very formidable. Many channels were not completely severed, but rather there were numerous hidden information networks that lay dormant and were activated at critical times. ¡°I received information that Master Xi Lian is currently being pursued by powerful individuals from the Shadow Abyss Sect, and his fate is uncertain,¡± Tong Zhongqiu whispered. ¡°Shadow Abyss Sect?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and he nodded slightly. The name of the Shadow Abyss Sect might sound like a dark and sinister sect, but in reality, it was a reputable and legitimate martial sect. The members of the Shadow Abyss Sect, aside from having somewhat aloof personalities, didn¡¯t engage in practices such as blood cultivation. In fact, when it came to capturing anomalies, the Shadow Abyss Sect was known for being extremely enthusiastic. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, almost any moderately well-known powerful anomaly was hunted down by the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s experts. Chen Fei had encountered an anomaly on the way to the Sea Peak City with the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect in the past. That anomaly had an extremely exaggerated speed, and even with Chen Fei¡¯s current agility, he couldn¡¯t necessarily catch up to it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This was purely forced out by the Shadow Abyss Sect; within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, any anomalies with slightly slower speeds had all fallen into the hands of the Shadow Abyss Sect. ¡°But Master Xi Lian hasn¡¯t died yet!¡± Chen Fei moved his right hand, and a strand of aura floated up from below, held in Chen Fei¡¯s grasp. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered slightly as he gazed at the aura in his hand. Judgment Eye! It was a secret technique Chen Fei had obtained from Du Muxiao and extremely difficult to cultivate. It allowed him to deduce and supplement information based on certain cues.. Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: A Sword Attracting the Heavenly River Chapter 519: A Sword Attracting the Heavenly River Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Duan Muxiao obtained this secret technique in his early years, but when he started practicing it, he found it increasingly challenging to continue. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn¡¯t persevere. Apart from the limited compatibility between Duan Muxiao and this Judgement Eye technique, the crucial factor was that practicing the Judgement Eye required simultaneous cultivation with other complementary techniques to reach its pinnacle. However, Duan Muxiao only acquired the Judgement Eye and didn¡¯t obtain any of the associated techniques. Chen Fei, on the other hand, had a breakthrough panel and didn¡¯t require other complementary techniques. Even so, it took Chen Fei quite a long time to eventually reach the state of perfection in practicing the Judgement Eye. The Judgement Eye shared some similarities with the Sword Return Eye; both involved some elements of causality. The Sword Return Eye could capture residual auras from the past. If something existed in the past and had been destroyed in the present, the Sword Return Eye could still retrieve it from the past. If this isn¡¯t causality, then what is? Similarly, the Judgement Eye worked in a similar manner. Just by observing a person, it could deduce a lot of information from various details about that person. This was different from the previous Backtrack Vision, which truly relied on details to predict the future, making it well-founded. The Judgement Eye, based on details, could sometimes come up with information that seems unrelated but still held true. In the past, Duan Muxiao relied on the Judgement Eye to gather information about many assassination targets. That was also why, when tasked with assassinating Chen Fei, Duan Muxiao was so determined to personally lay eyes on him. Duan Muxiao wanted to confirm various pieces of information about Chen Fei through the Judgement Eye. Unfortunately, Duan Muxiao¡¯s mastery of the Judgement Eye was lacking, and the information he obtained was limited. Before he could escape, he was forcefully injured by Chen Fei and lost a lifetime¡¯s worth of savings to him. ¡°Did that evil person really not die?¡± Qin Haishan asked, somewhat surprised. Before coming here, Qin Haishan had done a lot of research and knew that in this area, there was a person at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm who was evil. At the time, Qin Haishan knew that this evil person couldn¡¯t escape the pursuit of the Shadow Abyss Sect. However, he didn¡¯t expect this evil person to be quite resourceful and managed to elude the grasp of the Shadow Abyss Sect. As for Chen Fei being able to discern a person¡¯s life or death from just a trace of aura, both Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu had already become accustomed to it. Back during the Flag Capture Competition, the number of secret techniques Chen Fei practiced had shocked several people. Later, Qin Haishan continued to witness Chen Fei single-handedly suppressing the five factions. Regarding the talent Chen Fei displayed, Qin Haishan had nothing more to say. At most, when he encountered Tong Zhongqiu privately, Qin Haishan couldn¡¯t help but make a few jokes. Qin Haishan didn¡¯t know where he heard it from, but he learned that in the past, Chen Fei had tried to join the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and was rejected without even entering their gate. When Qin Haishan heard this news, he was shocked and even questioned its authenticity. With Chen Fei¡¯s visibly extraordinary talent, was the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect deluded at the time, or were they blinded by something? Refusing entry even at the sect¡¯s gate was an incredibly exaggerated matter. If such a thing had happened in the Break Soul Sect, Qin Haishan would have torn apart and peeled alive those responsible for recruiting disciples; it would have been unbearable. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Tong Zhongqiu was also somewhat surprised. Master Xi Lian¡¯s abilities seemed a bit too strong. He had managed to escape from the Shadow Abyss Sect, a sect dedicated to hunting the evil. If it weren¡¯t for the spiritual treasures in the Imperial City, Master Xi Lian would probably be unstoppable in this area. After looking at the aura in his hand for a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze began to flicker more frequently, and strands of information appeared in his mind. ¡°Should we go take a look?¡± After a moment, Chen Fei looked up at Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu. In the interest of protecting the people, there were some cases where dealing with evils was necessary. After all, evils, creatures like this, posed a greater threat to humanity than the bizarre. Evils didn¡¯t need to feed on blood; they could ingest and manipulate the elemental qi of the world and even cultivate normally. The elemental qi of the world was indispensable for both martial practitioners and evils. However, for human evils, without the sustenance of human blood and the wisdom contained within it, their human side gradually weakened, ultimately being completely devoured by their evil nature. Therefore, if there was a chance to eliminate human evils, Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind contributing his effort. What was even more critical was that if there was an opportunity to refine human evils, it could greatly enhance his own strength. Among human evils, although the word ¡°human¡± was present, most of it had become evil, a highly unique type of evil. There were undoubtedly benefits to the various evils being actively hunted down by the Shadow Abyss Sect. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu exchanged glances, their interest piqued. Leaving aside everything else, Master Xi Lian still had the remains of a high-grade magical treasure in his possession. Just this item alone would be a rare treasure for both of them. Seeing the expressions of the two, Chen Fei understood their intentions. He smiled faintly, shifted his form, and flew towards another direction, with Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu closely following behind. After flying for nearly half an hour, Chen Fei slowly came to a stop. At this point, the aura of Master Xi Lian had disappeared without a trace. The aura had spread over such a long distance and lingered for so long; it had to be said that human evils had a severe impact on their environment. Martial practitioners, even those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, would leave no lingering aura behind after passing through a place for an extended period. But human evils were different; their cold, damp, and chilling presence seemed to seep into one¡¯s soul. So, after all this time, the original location of Shangwu City still had that dark brownish ground. The capture and death of Master Xi Lian had occurred two months ago, but his aura had spread such a long distance and disappeared only at this location. Tong Zhongqiu and Qin Haishan also sensed the disappearance of the human evil aura and turned to look at Chen Fei, curious about his next move. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand formed a sword gesture, passing over his own forehead, creating a crack in the position of his eyebrow. In the next moment, a faint beam of light emerged from it. The Heavenly Eye! Previously, it had combined the Sword Return Eye, Backtrack Vision, and Star Gazing Art, forming a unique eye technique. Now, with the addition of the Judgement Eye, the power of the entire secret technique had become even more formidable. Of course, the mental strain on Chen Fei also became significantly severe. Chen Fei raised his head slightly, and in his field of vision, the entire world turned black and white, with countless lines intersecting within it. Compared to the previous Heavenly Eye, with the addition of the Judgement Eye, Chen Fei could now see even more lines. Each of these fine lines contained vast amounts of information, and each one had the potential to drain Chen Fei¡¯s mental energy in an instant. Therefore, Chen Fei instinctively ignored these lines and instead selected the one he needed. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and he quickly found the black fine line. Compared to the other lines, this black line seemed insignificant, and as a result, the mental energy consumption it imposed on Chen Fei was within acceptable limits. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu watched in amazement as the light blossomed from Chen Fei¡¯s brow. They felt a slight, piercing sensation in their own minds, indicating that the light contained a significant mental impact from Chen Fei. This was their first time witnessing Chen Fei using this technique, and they could faintly understand how Chen Fei had located the opponent¡¯s flag during the Flag Capture Competition. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from his original position. Compared to before, his speed had increased several-fold. The rapid depletion of his mental energy forced Chen Fei to pick up the pace. Otherwise, he feared that he would run into problems with his mental faculties before finding Master Xi Lian. Despite continuously eliminating heart evils over the past few years to strengthen his mental energy, this sustained consumption was taking its toll on Chen Fei. An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Fei still hadn¡¯t located Master Xi Lian. During the journey, Chen Fei had to intermittently stop the continuous use of the Heavenly Eye technique and instead use it for a period, then close it after confirming the direction. The persistence of Master Xi Lian in evading pursuit had widened Chen Fei¡¯s perspective somewhat. It was no wonder he had managed to elude the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s pursuit. Master Xi Lian never stayed in one place for more than a day in his efforts to avoid the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s pursuit, immediately moving to another location afterward. Despite the pervasive and strong cold aura, Master Xi Lian managed to completely erase it. However, Chen Fei also noticed that the Shadow Abyss Sect disciple chasing Master Xi Lian should be in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. After pursuing Master Xi Lian for some time without success, they had temporarily given up. Evidently, that person had shifted their focus to the spiritual resonance. Even in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they weren¡¯t qualified to contend for the broken spiritual treasure. Spiritual resonance was a more practical pursuit for them. Compared to the spiritual resonances, the value of Master Xi Lian¡¯s evil was decent, but it still fell far short in comparison. If too much time were spent on Master Xi Lian¡¯s evil, the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert might start worrying whether they¡¯d make it back in time to share the spiritual resonances. The broken spiritual treasure had been regarded as a forbidden fruit by several peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. The spiritual resonances dispersed by the treasure had also been divided among several influential factions. The major share was kept for themselves, while the small portion that leaked out was considered a meager offering to others. After a journey filled with stops and starts, three hours later, Chen Fei stopped once again. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu watched Chen Fei¡¯s figure, knowing his character and having witnessed his many wonders. They understood that this almost erratic search had no discernible pattern, and they couldn¡¯t possibly follow Chen Fei if they didn¡¯t have faith in him. Because they trusted Chen Fei, they refrained from making any comments even after three hours of aimless wandering. ¡°It¡¯s over there,¡± Chen Fei said softly, looking at the Heaven¡¯s Passage River in front of him. After taking a circuitous route, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected Master Xi Lian to end up inside the Heaven¡¯s Passage River, which was a hundred miles away from Shangwu City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This Heaven¡¯s Passage River had a myth from the past, where a sword could draw the river up to the heavens. Countless young martial enthusiasts had once aspired to it, dreaming of mastering the way of the sword. However, within this Heaven¡¯s Passage River now, there was no celestial river water; all that remained was a struggling human evil. Typically, when a river was contaminated by evils, it would have been filled with floating corpses long ago. But in the case of the Heaven¡¯s Passage River today, it seemed completely unaffected. It was unclear whether this was due to Master Xi Lian¡¯s own techniques or the influence of that broken high-grade magical treasure. Beneath the Heaven¡¯s Passage River, in a pebble-sized stone, an eyeball suddenly opened. The eyeball was entirely white, with only a pin-sized pupil.. Chapter 520 - Chapter 520: Untainted by All Laws Chapter 520: Untainted by All Laws Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu looked at the Heaven¡¯s Passage River, constantly perceiving with their mental powers. However, they didn¡¯t sense the slightest trace of that eerie aura. Qin Haishan and the others believed in Chen Fei, but precisely because of their belief, they couldn¡¯t perceive anything when faced with the eerie presence before them. Their hearts were inevitably filled with complexity. As the saying goes, ¡°One leaf knows autumn,¡± many things can be seen from the smallest details. Chen Fei¡¯s investigative ability is incredibly strong, almost beyond belief. Beneath the Heaven¡¯s Passage River, the pupils in the pale eyes turned slightly, then closed completely, disappearing from view. The pebbles quietly disintegrated, turning into powder and merging into the entire Heaven¡¯s Passage River, flowing forward with the river¡¯s current. The entire process occurred silently. Within the vast Heaven¡¯s Passage River, the change of a single pebble was too inconspicuous, too minuscule. Normally, no one would even notice such a thing. However, Chen Fei noticed it. It had to be said that this Master Xi Lian was truly cautious. He sensed the approach of a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator near the Heaven¡¯s Passage River and immediately prepared to flee, without the slightest hesitation or delay. If it weren¡¯t for this caution, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape from the hands of the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert from the Shadow Abyss Sect earlier. After all, the disparity in strength between the two was too great, and a head-on confrontation would have likely resulted in instant defeat. ¡°He¡¯s trying to escape.¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, he had already arrived above the Heaven¡¯s Passage River. With a slight movement of his Qianyuan Sword, a sword energy shot into the sky, cutting the Heaven¡¯s Passage River in half. Back then, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t split the entire Heaven¡¯s Passage River with a single sword, but nowadays, it was effortless for him to cut it in half. ¡°Boom!¡± The Heaven¡¯s Passage River emitted a deafening sound as the river water was shattered by the sword energy, turning into mist. In the blink of an eye, the surface of the river was shrouded in a hazy atmosphere, resembling a fairyland. Tong Zhongqiu joined Chen Fei¡¯s side, setting up a sword formation that encompassed the entire area for a mile. Qin Haishan followed suit, creating a similar blade formation to cover all directions. Up to this point, neither of them had sensed Master Xi Lian¡¯s presence. However, this didn¡¯t hinder them from using their techniques to create a protective barrier around them. Both the sword formation and blade formation were not their strong suits, but at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they could easily incorporate some basic formations into their techniques. Their goal wasn¡¯t necessarily to defeat their enemy but to provide an early warning, which they could effortlessly achieve. ¡°Hum!¡± The formation stirred the elemental energies from all directions, emitting a trembling sound as the blades and sword shadows freely traversed the river water. However, apart from cutting some rocks into pieces, there was no tangible result. Chen Fei watched the changes in the river water, his expression slightly shifting. Indeed, Master Xi Lian was currently trapped within the formation. Although Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu couldn¡¯t pinpoint Master Xi Lian¡¯s exact location, many attacks grazed by him. Yet, some attacks did manage to land on Master Xi Lian. However, even so, there were no discernible changes in the river water. Master Xi Lian seemed to have become intangible, impervious to all methods and untouched by all things. Even considering the current situation, even if all the river water in this area were completely transformed, it seemed that Master Xi Lian could still evade without any difficulty. This ability was something that ordinary early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could do nothing about because they couldn¡¯t even determine Master Xi Lian¡¯s precise location. If it weren¡¯t for that passage and the shattered spiritual treasure beneath the Imperial City, given Master Xi Lian¡¯s abilities, the creatures within this region would likely be gradually eroded away. Even if late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were to join forces to besiege him, Master Xi Lian¡¯s evasion ability would be sufficient to preserve his life, allowing him to patiently seek opportunities later on. This hidden ability was indeed Master Xi Lian¡¯s greatest trump card. As long as he possessed it, he would always have an escape route, never worrying about being completely slain. If it weren¡¯t for the location of the passage and the frequent visits of late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators nowadays, Master Xi Lian might have already found a way to escape to the Boundless Sea. He would have returned when the timing was right. However, unfortunately for him, today he encountered Chen Fei, an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who defied conventional wisdom. Untouched by all methods, early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t possess such an ability. Ultimately, it came down to the fact that their attack power wasn¡¯t strong enough. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing from his original location. When he reappeared, he was already within the Heaven¡¯s Passage River. Due to Chen Fei¡¯s impact, a human-sized passage was created amidst the surrounding river water. Before the water could fill the gap, Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword had already thrust forward. Blood Ignition Technique! Aperture-Cracking Technique! Chen Fei¡¯s body erupted with towering blood flames, and his aura soared rapidly. As he made his move, he gave it his all. In mid-air, upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s action and sensing his aura, Qin Haishan¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. Among peers, it could sometimes be challenging to perceive the exact cultivation realm of the other party if they didn¡¯t go all out. Qin Haishan had always believed that Chen Fei was still at the first stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. After all, more than a year ago, Chen Fei had just reached the first stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. When they heard that news back then, it was already quite astonishing. But today, Qin Haishan discovered that Chen Fei had quietly advanced to the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. What kind of outrageous cultivation speed was this? Qin Haishan knew that Chen Fei had a lot of elemental stones in his possession, especially after the intense battles with four major families. Those shining two thousand high-quality elemental stones were known throughout the entire Sea Peak City. Many people even wondered if Chen Fei slept on a pile of high-quality elemental stones every night. Otherwise, how could he possibly spend such a large sum of high-quality elemental stones? However, resources were one thing, and cultivation realms were another. Having ample resources was essential, but it still required enough time to convert them into cultivation realms. Reaching the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in just over a year of cultivation, what kind of phenomenon was this? Tong Zhongqiu, on the other hand, remained relatively calm. He had already accepted the fact that Chen Fei was originally supposed to be from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Tong Zhongqiu was quite accepting of any other changes related to Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± While Qin Haishan was lost in thought, a thunderous sound came from below. Wherever the Qianyuan Sword passed, a massive sword-shaped cavity appeared in the river. The entire riverbed of the Heaven¡¯s Passage River shook violently, and large cracks spread beneath it. However, these were minor concerns. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu were both staring intently at the front of the Qianyuan Sword, where a phantom figure appeared. This figure was currently holding a seal and constantly retreating, and it was none other than Master Xi Lian. Chen Fei didn¡¯t pursue him and instead glanced curiously at the seal in Master Xi Lian¡¯s hand. He realized that a significant portion of the power from his previous strike had been absorbed by this seal. Not only did it absorb the power, but it also reflected it back, partially nullifying the force. Considering all this, the true impact of Chen Fei¡¯s strike on Master Xi Lian had undoubtedly been greatly diminished. Was this an exquisite top-grade magical treasure? If a damaged one had such capabilities, what would it be like when it was intact? ¡°Are you Tong Zhongqiu from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect? A friend from the Boundless Sea, right?¡± Master Xi Lian glanced at Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu, then turned his gaze toward Chen Fei, his expression tinged with curiosity. He asked, ¡°You seem somewhat familiar. Have we met somewhere before?¡± Even though he was currently surrounded by Chen Fei and the others, Master Xi Lian¡¯s expression showed little panic. ¡°We have met once.¡± Chen Fei nodded slightly and said, ¡°Back when you had just subdued the Shangwu City, I happened to pass by and was almost drawn into the Shangwu City.¡± ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Master Xi Lian searched his memory and quickly recognized Chen Fei. For Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, past scenes could be recalled rapidly, especially events within the past ten years. Master Xi Lian¡¯s gaze subtly fluctuated. He remembered that Chen Fei had been a mere mid-stage Aperture Tempering realm martial artist back then, and now he had advanced to the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Especially the power of that last strike, if not for the seal, Master Xi Lian would have been seriously injured. ¡°Let me go, and I will impart all my knowledge to all of you. The concealment technique I used just now is not the power of this seal but a technique passed down by my lineage,¡± Master Xi Lian concealed his shock and said solemnly, looking at Chen Fei and the others. Upon hearing Master Xi Lian¡¯s words, Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu exchanged glances, feeling moved. The concealment technique demonstrated earlier had been truly astonishing. At least according to their perception, they couldn¡¯t locate Master Xi Lian¡¯s position at all. If they could learn this technique, they might be able to escape dire situations or strong enemies in the future using this inheritance. However, they remained silent, as the final decision would rest with Chen Fei. ¡°Your inheritance is truly exquisite,¡± Chen Fei commented. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and a beam of light emanated from his forehead, casting an image of Master Xi Lian within a mile. Master Xi Lian, covered by the light beam, looked panicked and didn¡¯t hesitate. His figure flickered, swiftly racing into the distance. The illusion that had originally stood in front of Chen Fei and the others had twisted and distorted, but in a matter of moments, it dissipated, like a fleeting dream. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu were also taken aback. They hadn¡¯t expected that their formation, which they believed to be impenetrable, would be easily passed through by Master Xi Lian. The illusion that had been right in front of them just moments ago had given them a genuine sense of Master Xi Lian¡¯s complete presence. It was definitely not a clone or any form of deception. As Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu still had their confidence, but this illusion had played a trick on them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Just as Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu were about to dash off in pursuit, they suddenly saw Chen Fei appear in the opposite direction, thrusting his sword into empty space. ¡°Boom!¡± Like the previous burst, ripples spread out, quickly turning into a massive wave that swept across the Heaven¡¯s Passage River. The entire river¡¯s surface was forcefully pushed down by more than ten meters in the blink of an eye. Before the Qianyuan Sword, a completely pitch-black figure materialized. It emitted an aura identical to the previous Master Xi Lian, yet there was no trace of any human intent in it. If the Master Xi Lian who appeared earlier still carried a human presence, this black figure was purely chilling and emitted an eerie aura, warning strangers to stay away.. Chapter 521 - Chapter 521: Surviving Three Lives Chapter 521: Surviving Three Lives Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Watching the real Master Xi Lian in the darkness, Chen Fei¡¯s expression subtly changed. Just now, under the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei had only sensed something unusual here, but he hadn¡¯t expected that this shadowy Master Xi Lian, the real person, would lack even a trace of humanity. To Chen Fei, the current Master Xi Lian seemed purely evil. ¡°Let me go, whatever price you need, you can ask for it!¡± A phantom appeared behind the shadowy Master Xi Lian and took on a recognizable form¡ªit was also Master Xi Lian. However, this Master Xi Lian appeared just like any normal person, in stark contrast to the dark shadow. Three Lives Mysterious Flower! It was a cultivation technique that Master Xi Lian had accidentally obtained, allowing one to live through three lifetimes and have a chance to glimpse the mysteries of the Mountain Sea Realm. When Master Xi Lian was originally a person, it was his first life. Now that he had turned into this evil being, it was his second life. If Master Xi Lian could overcome the consequences of being consumed by this evil nature, there might be a possibility of entering the third life. One life sows the cause, three lives reap the results! This technique had lofty aspirations but was incredibly difficult to achieve. Not to mention other challenges, the current second life of Master Xi Lian, overtaken by eeriness, was already an immense struggle in itself. Maintaining humanity within the evil being is an incredibly arduous task, requiring not only great resilience but also a substantial amount of blood nourishment. When Master Xi Lian claimed that he only needed fifty thousand units of blood nourishment per year to sustain his wisdom, it was, of course, a deception, merely a stalling tactic. Now, requiring fifty thousand units in a year, the next time it might be a hundred thousand, and eventually, it could reach millions. For someone overtaken by eeriness, more blood nourishment was undoubtedly better. Only with a sufficient supply of blood nourishment did Master Xi Lian have a chance to endure his second life and step into the third life, achieving the unparalleled realm of the Mountain and Sea. In reality, he didn¡¯t even need the Mountain Sea Realm. According to Master Xi Lian¡¯s plan, as long as he maintained a position of resistance, when he reached the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, all the humans in this realm would be nothing more than livestock for him to feed on. Unfortunately, all his plans were disrupted by a certain passage, and he was even pursued by a powerful late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator not long ago. If it weren¡¯t for the mystique of the Three Lives Mysterious Flower, with Master Xi Lian¡¯s cultivation, there was no way he could have escaped the assassination by the enigmatic gatekeeper of the Shadow Abyss Sect. Master Xi Lian didn¡¯t lie earlier when he said that he could hide his aura and evade the assassination; it was indeed not the work of the seal but the mysteries of the cultivation technique he inherited. But Master Xi Lian had never really considered giving up a cultivation technique that allowed a glimpse into the Mountain Sea Realm. He had thought he could deceive the three individuals before him, just as he had tricked the Shadow Abyss Sect last time, and then escape safely. However, Chen Fei, the young martial artist who had narrowly escaped death in Shangwu City years ago, saw through his technique at a glance and forcibly exposed it. Master Xi Lian stared at the pillar of light on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead; this secret technique was like a natural counter to his concealment art. If he had the chance, Master Xi Lian would never have spared Chen Fei. But with the power Chen Fei had just displayed, along with Qin Haishan, Master Xi Lian had no chance. The current situation was even more dangerous than facing the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. ¡°This inheritance, it¡¯s good!¡± Chen Fei looked at Master Xi Lian with a hint of a smile on his face. ¡°If I give the inheritance, you¡¯ll let me leave?¡± A chilling voice emanated from the mouth of the shadowy Master Xi Lian, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. ¡°Leave the inheritance and the seal behind, and you can go,¡± Chen Fei replied solemnly after a moment of contemplation. Indeed, the cultivation technique that Master Xi Lian had displayed was among the most top-notch that Chen Fei had ever encountered. From it, Chen Fei even sensed a unique subtlety that set it apart from the three Combined Aperture Tempering realm inheritances he had learned. This subtlety was absent in the three inheritances Chen Fei had acquired. In other words, Master Xi Lian¡¯s inheritance might be connected to the Mountain Sea Realm. The value of such a cultivation technique far surpassed the spiritual essence obtained by refining Master Xi Lian after his death. Chen Fei still had a considerable amount of elemental stones, more than enough to purchase spiritual pills without any issue. However, when it came to using these elemental stones to acquire a cultivation technique that could lead directly to the Mountain Sea Realm, he fell short. Such cultivation techniques were almost exclusively held by the top ten forces of the Thousand Feathers Alliance and were not likely to be leaked to the outside. They were fundamentally different from ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques. Cultivation techniques had always been a means of monopolization by the ruling class. No matter how talented you were, without the right cultivation technique, it was difficult to make significant progress once your cultivation reached a certain point. At that point, the only option was to join one of the major forces and become one of their members, with the hope of obtaining advanced techniques, but even that required the willingness of those major forces to accept you. This issue boiled down to a matter of trust. It wasn¡¯t enough to be willing to offer oneself; often, the opportunity to do so couldn¡¯t be obtained. The best choice was always to join a major force when in the Body Tempering realm. The higher one¡¯s cultivation, the more difficult it became to enter those major forces. In the world of martial arts, there had always been talk of a ¡°golden age,¡± meaning the earlier one broke through to a certain realm, the broader their path of cultivation, and the higher the likelihood of advancing to the next realm. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm had a lifespan of three hundred years, which could be extended with life-prolonging elixirs to over three hundred. But the opportunity to glimpse the Mountain Sea Realm was undoubtedly better the earlier it came. The earlier it happened, the greater the chance of a breakthrough; the further one progressed, the slimmer the chances became. It wasn¡¯t impossible, but it would become exceedingly rare. Unless one possessed other treasures, which was a different story. So, whether or not to kill Master Xi Lian wasn¡¯t a significant concern for Chen Fei. Not every act of killing would result in the opponent leaving behind a cultivation technique inheritance. ¡°Do you mean it?¡± Master Xi Lian looked at Chen Fei and asked. ¡°I swear to preserve the complete inheritance. I am willing to take an oath on that,¡± Chen Fei responded after a moment of contemplation. Swearing an oath from the heart, if violated, would undoubtedly create inner demons. These inner demons remained hidden in one¡¯s daily life, but when one attempted to break through, they would appear, making the process exponentially more difficult. ¡°Good!¡± Master Xi Lian said in a deep voice. ¡°It¡¯s settled!¡± As the words fell, a pledge was recited from Chen Fei¡¯s mouth, causing ripples in the surrounding elemental energy. In the next moment, it all entered Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. Within his sea of consciousness, the fluctuations formed by these vows were about to enter his spiritual consciousness, but the Mirror Image Technique was activated, and the vows were directly enveloped by the projection of his spiritual consciousness. ¡°This is the cultivation technique!¡± Seeing Chen Fei make the oath, Master Xi Lian produced a jade slip, and after transmitting the technique¡¯s instructions, the jade slip appeared in front of Chen Fei. Under the Heavenly Eye, there was nothing unusual about the jade slip. Chen Fei reached out and took it. ¡°Fifty miles away, that¡¯s where I will leave the seal. If I don¡¯t, you can continue to chase me!¡± Master Xi Lian said in a low voice and was about to fly away towards the distance. Qin Haishan and the others turned to Chen Fei, leaving the decision of whether to kill or let Master Xi Lian go entirely up to him. Chen Fei didn¡¯t speak; he quickly scanned the contents within the jade slip with his consciousness. In the blink of an eye, a new phrase appeared on his mental screen. [Cultivation Technique: Three Lives Mysterious Flower (Fake)] Chen Fei¡¯s gaze lifted from the jade slip, and he looked at Master Xi Lian with a cold expression. Even though the oath was blocked by the Mirror Image Technique, Chen Fei had no intention of breaking it. However, unfortunately, Master Xi Lian also had no intention of giving the genuine Three Lives Mysterious Flower to Chen Fei. Just by looking at the jade slip, it was indeed challenging to discern the truth from the fake in a short time, and even after practicing it, one might not be able to uncover any clues. Only when one progressed in their cultivation would they realize that there were many questionable aspects. However, by that time, finding Master Xi Lian to question him would be an uncertain prospect. Stepping backward with his right foot, Chen Fei¡¯s shoe sole pressed into the empty space, sending ripples spreading out. In the next moment, Chen Fei had disappeared from his original location, reappearing in an empty space. Chen Fei extended the Qianyuan Sword in his hand forward, and with a burst of explosive sound, another shadowy figure of Master Xi Lian was knocked out. Master Xi Lian¡¯s expression turned extremely ugly, not only because Chen Fei had attacked him, but also because he had realized that Chen Fei could truly see through his concealment art effortlessly. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, he truly became all-seeing, and there was no escaping his perception. Seeing Chen Fei suddenly take action, although Qin Haishan and the other person didn¡¯t know the reason, they still moved to block Master Xi Lian¡¯s retreat. ¡°You just made an oath, don¡¯t ruin your own future!¡± Master Xi Lian shouted at Chen Fei, feeling increasingly uneasy. Clearly, the other party had made an oath, and he had given the cultivation technique. In theory, Chen Fei shouldn¡¯t have taken action. The cultivation technique within the jade slip was extremely complete, albeit with some distortions. Nine truths and one falsehood, making it impossible to distinguish. Master Xi Lian couldn¡¯t have expected that Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to discern the truth from the fake in a short time, and even any other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator here wouldn¡¯t be able to. However, Chen Fei had an interface that instantly detected the issue with the cultivation technique. ¡°You agreed to the terms, yet you tried to deceive me with a fake. That calls for execution!¡± Chen Fei disregarded the counterforce from the seal in Master Xi Lian¡¯s hand and took a step forward. With a roar resembling a dragon and an elephant, he thrust his sword once again. The seal, even in its damaged state, remained a top-tier magical treasure, possessing formidable power. However, it was still broken, and Master Xi Lian had suffered severe injuries while being pursued by the Shadow Abyss Sect. In this condition, Master Xi Lian could withstand one or two strikes from Chen Fei, but he couldn¡¯t possibly withstand more than ten strikes. The accumulating force unleashed by Chen Fei¡¯s repeated attacks would overwhelm the seal, and eventually, the full force would be borne by Master Xi Lian himself. It wasn¡¯t that the seal and Master Xi Lian were too weak; it was just that Chen Fei¡¯s current combat strength was too formidable. Even ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm early-stage cultivators couldn¡¯t withstand Chen Fei¡¯s might, let alone an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator overtaken by eeriness. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive surge of energy shot up into the sky, tearing through the clouds above, creating ripples in the air as it swept through. The surrounding mountains shattered in silence. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Master Xi Lian¡¯s figure continued to retreat, and his aura grew increasingly feeble. Master Xi Lian¡¯s eeriness and humanity had long merged together. The evil power he unleashed was bone-chilling, akin to the most potent poison in the world, corroding everything it touched. Ordinary spiritual weapons would lose their spirituality with the slightest contact, and even high-quality spiritual weapons would only withstand for a short time before turning into mundane iron. However, against the overwhelming power unleashed by Chen Fei at this moment, Master Xi Lian couldn¡¯t offer any resistance at all. The tremendous force ruthlessly crushed through his body, as if it aimed to obliterate his very essence.. Chapter 522 - Chapter 522: Resonance Chapter 522: Resonance Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Promises without integrity, you¡¯re full of empty promises!¡± Master Xilian shouted loudly, attempting to trigger a solemn vow in Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness. This concept of a solemn vow might sound mysterious, but it¡¯s essentially a form of self-restraint. Sometimes, the hardest person to deceive is oneself. Ordinary individuals might still rely on self-hypnosis to genuinely believe in something. However, for martial artists, especially those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, their mental strength is already well-developed, making self-hypnosis nearly impossible. At this moment, Master Xilian¡¯s loud cries were meant to induce self-doubt in Chen Fei, to stir up inner demons and give himself an extra chance at survival. However, what Master Xilian didn¡¯t know was that Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t doubt himself at all. Even without the system, the solemn vow that had been blocked by his mental projection earlier had already been shattered by the Profound Slaying Sword. After shouting for a while and seeing Chen Fei¡¯s unwavering composure, Master Xilian¡¯s cries gradually ceased, and his eyes grew colder and more sinister. He was on the brink of death, and unless something unexpected happened, Master Xilian knew he couldn¡¯t escape this calamity. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu, both formidable in their own right, were well within Master Xilian¡¯s capabilities. With the enigmatic powers of the Three Lives Mysterious Flower, Master Xilian could have escaped at any time, but that chance had long since passed. However, there was Chen Fei present in this situation, whose combat prowess was astonishingly strong. In just a few sword strikes, he had already pushed the power that the seal could unleash to its limits. What was even more crucial was his ability to easily see through Master Xilian¡¯s concealments, forcing Master Xilian to confront the three of them head-on. Initially, Master Xilian had managed to deal with several early Combined Aperture Tempering realm attackers by relying on the sheer size of Shangwu City and his elusive footwork. But now, with Shangwu City breached by the Shadow Abyss Sect and his elusive footwork rendered useless in front of Chen Fei, every strike was met head-on, and Master Xilian had reached his limit. ¡°Don¡¯t force me. If I die, someone among you will follow me!¡± Master Xilian shouted sternly. In his pupils, the representation of humanity¡¯s wisdom dwindled while his evil nature grew stronger. His weakened aura was gradually on the rise. Erasing all traces of humanity in exchange for the strongest Evil Power. Of course, in doing so, Master Xilian had condemned himself to death as well. However, as Master Xilian had said, if he died, he would take someone with him. ¡°You two, set up formations on the outskirts!¡± Chen Fei looked up at Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu. Both of them hesitated for a moment, understanding Chen Fei¡¯s intention, and quickly moved away from Master Xilian. Master Xilian sensed the departure of the two individuals, and the Evil Power within him almost went into chaos. He wanted to take someone with him, and the only options were Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu. He might not even be able to drag Qin Haishan, so he would have to settle for Tong Zhongqiu, who was the weakest among them. As for Chen Fei, Master Xilian knew he couldn¡¯t take him down with him. However, now that both of them had moved away, who else could he take? ¡°Die, die, die!¡± Master Xilian erupted completely, slamming his palm onto his own crown, and in a muffled sound, the black Evil Power engulfed him, erasing the remnants of humanity from his eyes. Slash! In Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness, the Profound Slaying Sword whistled out, aiming for the center of Master Xilian¡¯s forehead. The sword light tore through the chaotic Evil Power and found Master Xilian¡¯s consciousness where his humanity resided. Chen Fei didn¡¯t intend to kill Master Xilian¡¯s consciousness but rather expose it to the Evil Power. Human nature and Evil nature within a person were in constant conflict but also intertwined. At this moment, Master Xilian wanted his evil nature to take over and unleash all his power, but Chen Fei deliberately let his human nature¡¯s consciousness be exposed, preventing the Evil Power from erupting. Master Xilian felt the sword light, and he had never imagined that his suicidal technique would be broken like this. Daring to use a mental technique and diving straight into the Evil Power, what kind of madness was this? Wasn¡¯t he afraid of his own consciousness being tainted by the evilness, with lingering poison that would be hard to cleanse? Master Xilian himself dared not let his consciousness get too entangled with evil nature. He had to use the wisdom contained in the blood food to cleanse the influence of Evil Power on himself. Today, someone was doing such a bizarre thing while having the upper hand, and Master Xilian couldn¡¯t comprehend it. Chen Fei didn¡¯t bother explaining because the exposure of human nature had caused Master Xilian¡¯s rising aura to abruptly stagnate. As the three strikes of the Qianyuan Sword fell, Master Xilian¡¯s aura dissipated instantly. ¡°Ah!¡± It was as if the voice of a resentful spirit echoed, and the evil nature that had been a nightmare for everyone in this area was slain on the banks of the Heaven¡¯s Passage River. In Master Xilian¡¯s eyes back then, Chen Fei was nothing more than a slightly different Martial Artist in the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Yet, today, he had put an end to his life. If he had known this day would come, Master Xilian would never have let Chen Fei leave the boundaries of Shangwu City alive, no matter what. But in this world, there are no ¡®ifs,¡¯ and there¡¯s no foresight. All that exists is a set of undeniable facts. Chen Fei¡¯s sword swept through the void, enveloping the remaining wreckage of Master Xilian in a sword formation. Within the sword formation, the blades clashed, creating a fiery spectacle, and countless screaming black smokes billowed from it. This refining process lasted for nearly an hour, and then it finally came to an end. The sword formation dissipated, leaving a transparent essence floating in mid-air. The essence of the human evil was neither entirely human nor entirely cunning, making it highly unique after refinement. The fragments of human consciousness within it had been completely obliterated by the evil nature. As for the evil nature of the human evil, it was also extremely pure, devoid of other fragments of consciousness, making it significantly different from the usual strangeness encountered. It was this peculiar combination that, after refining the human evil, yielded such pure essence. It could be either ingested directly for cultivation or used as a special spiritual material for alchemical purposes. Chen Fei¡¯s fingers moved, and the essence split into three parts, with two of them drifting towards Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu. ¡°I am grateful for this.¡± Qin Haishan hesitated for a moment before accepting the essence. In this battle, from the search to the final kill, almost everything was accomplished by Chen Fei alone. Whether he and Tong Zhongqiu were present or not, the outcome would not have changed significantly. However, such pure essence was exceptionally rare and had a remarkable effect on cultivation, especially for those with decent cultivation levels. Qin Haishan aspired to reach the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm and found it difficult to part with anything that could enhance his cultivation. ¡°Thank you!¡± he expressed his gratitude. Tong Zhongqiu looked at the essence and sighed slightly before accepting it. He had no intention of further advancing his cultivation, as the limit of his lifespan was set, and no matter how much he increased his cultivation, it wouldn¡¯t make much of a difference. However, Tong Zhongqiu still needed to consider the interests of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. If he took this essence back to the sect, it could at least help someone else in the sect break through to the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm if not the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Just this consideration alone made Tong Zhongqiu reluctant to refuse the essence. ¡°You can take a look at the cultivation techniques; there are some errors and omissions in there. You can use it as a reference at most.¡± Chen Fei made two copies of the Three Lives Mysterious Flower¡¯s jade slip and handed them to Tong Zhongqiu and Qin Haishan. Both of them accepted the jade slips and curiously immersed their consciousness into them. Leaving aside everything else, the martial arts displayed by Master Xilian just now, as well as his concealment techniques, were incredibly tempting. After a thorough examination, both of them delved deep into the martial arts techniques. It took them half an hour before they gradually came back to their senses. ¡°The Three Lives Mysterious Flower technique is truly unparalleled in its concept. It¡¯s a pity that it¡¯s damaged now,¡± Qin Haishan expressed his regret. The idea of one technique spanning three lifetimes is something most people would never dare to contemplate, but this technique had been practiced in such a manner. ¡°Even if it¡¯s not damaged, the chances of successfully mastering this technique would be too low,¡± Tong Zhongqiu shook his head. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Chen Fei studied the jade seal in his hand, and when he saw the two men coming to their senses, he casually put the jade seal away in his sleeve. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu had no objections to this. Receiving a portion of the essence and obtaining a partially broken inheritance had already greatly satisfied them. As for the jade seal, they never once thought that Chen Fei should share it with them from beginning to end. After living for so long, they could still understand such matters. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed and disappeared on the Heaven¡¯s Passage River. By killing Master Xilian, he had obtained these few items, and there was nothing else. In hindsight, asking for the jade slip of the Three Lives Mysterious Flower was a wise decision; it seemed he had come out ahead. Although there were errors and omissions hidden within it that made it risky to practice, Chen Fei had the system that allowed him to extract only what was useful to him, making it more than sufficient for his needs. The only somewhat regrettable aspect was that the information about the Mountain Sea Realm that Master Xilian left in the jade slip was nothing but gibberish, devoid of any reference value whatsoever. This left Chen Fei¡¯s original plan somewhat in vain because what he had hoped to find the most was the mysteries related to the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei and his two companions streaked across the sky, and after several hours, they finally arrived in the region where the imperial city had once been located. Here, they could finally feel that majestic and oppressive aura. This aura emanated from the damaged spiritual treasure, as if a mountain was pressing down on their hearts. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, whether it was the Enlightenment Tower or the Haiyue Cave, although they instilled awe, they didn¡¯t create such an exaggerated feeling of oppression. Clearly, in recent times, it had been continuously probed by peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, causing its power to be completely revealed without any restraint. Within a fifty-mile radius, Chen Fei and his companions voluntarily reduced their presence. At this point, they could sporadically see other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Most of them were in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but from time to time, there were those in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Within thirty miles, the number of early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators increased, and at the same time, they occasionally spotted mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. At this moment, almost all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who could come from within the Thousand Feathers Alliance had gathered around the imperial city. ¡°There¡¯s a market over there,¡± Qin Haishan suddenly pointed out in front of them. ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look,¡± Chen Fei smiled. With so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators gathered together, the Thousand Feathers Alliance hadn¡¯t seen such a scene in many years. In such a situation, it was only natural for a market to spring up where cultivators of the same level could exchange what they needed. Previously, they had been concerned about where to gather information, but within the market, it was the most suitable place. Chen Fei and his companions landed in front of the market, and just as they were about to enter, the elemental energy of the four directions suddenly fluctuated. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Everyone turned to look in the direction of the imperial city, where the spiritual treasure was vibrating. Many people didn¡¯t find this unusual at all, indicating that such a situation had been happening frequently in recent times. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu were curious, while Chen Fei¡¯s expression suddenly became somewhat strange. Just a moment ago, the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point had trembled. It was as if it was resonating with something! Chapter 523 - Chapter 523: Ten Mile Forbidden Zone Chapter 523: Ten Mile Forbidden Zone Translator: Dragon Boat Translation I Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Resonance? Illusion? How could the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point have resonated with a spiritual treasure? Was there a special connection between this spiritual treasure and the Dragon Elephant¡¯s cultivation method? Several years ago, Chen Fei had visited the imperial city once and had even experienced a Elemental Tide, but on that occasion, nothing had happened at all. It was unclear whether it was because the spiritual treasure had been obstructed by various formations at the time or because Chen Fei hadn¡¯t cultivated the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point within his body, so there had been no reaction at all. Chen Fei¡¯s expression had returned to normal, and no one had paid attention to the change in his demeanor. Many who had sensed the fluctuations of the spiritual treasure for the first time had had varying degrees of surprise on their faces. After all, everyone who had come there during that time period had been drawn by the spiritual resonance of the treasure. When this spiritual treasure had first shown signs of activity, it had left many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators puzzled, thinking that someone had taken action in advance, manipulating the treasure and causing the spiritual resonance to occur prematurely. After coming there several times, some people had already become completely accustomed to it. In fact, if the spiritual treasure hadn¡¯t shown any signs of activity on a certain day, they would even have speculated whether something unusual had happened. The spiritual resonance had been an elusive occurrence, and within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there had only been a few such treasures, all in pristine condition, making it impossible to separate them from their spiritual resonance. Therefore, all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were extremely concerned about the spiritual resonance caused by the fallen, partially broken spiritual treasure this time. They hoped to get a share of it to make progress in their own cultivation. ¡°The spiritual treasure¡¯s vibrations can¡¯t be called frequent. At most, three to five times a day, and sometimes just once a day,¡± the stall owner replied, rubbing a medium-grade elemental stone that Chen Fei had handed over. He grinned as he stashed it away in his sleeve. When you¡¯ve paid, everything becomes agreeable, and the stall owner was more than willing to take this easy profit. I ve heard that it¡¯s those few peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm ancestors who are testing the spiritual treasure, but as for the specifics, I¡¯m not sure,¡± the stall owner added. The stall owner¡¯s cultivation was in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and in the current market, seven or eight out of ten stallholders had this level of cultivation, with only a small portion being in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm. As for those in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, not a single one could be seen. With this level of cultivation, even within the top ten major forces, they were considered ordinary. Engaging in stall business clearly had nothing to do with them. In this realm, even if they wanted to exchange something, it would require a small-scale trade fair with peers to share resources. After all, what they needed couldn¡¯t be provided by ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. ¡°So now, are there some areas we can¡¯t go to?¡± Chen Fei whispered. ¡°Yes, within a radius of ten miles around that spiritual treasure, it¡¯s already off-limits. Each direction has been divided up by those major powers,¡± the stall owner said with a hint of dissatisfaction in his expression. When the spiritual resonance occurred, although some of it might extend several tens of miles away, most of the fallen spiritual resonance would definitely be in the nearby area. The several major forces of the Thousand Feathers Alliance had divided up the area within a ten-mile radius, obviously aiming to claim the lion¡¯s share for themselves. As for the area beyond ten miles, it was essentially left for the remaining Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to contend with. Unfortunately, others couldn¡¯t resist this situation. If it were just one top-tier power doing this, they might face some pressure considering the large number of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. But with all ten of them doing it in such a coordinated manner, even if the remaining Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators felt aggrieved, they had no choice but to endure it. ¡°Aten-mile radius!¡± Chen Fei nodded. With so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators coming here, whether they could obtain those scattered spiritual resonances in the end would depend entirely on their luck and strength. ¡°Also, it¡¯s best not to go to the southeast of the spiritual treasure lately. Teng Daoyuan from the Tianya Sect was ambushed by someone, and he¡¯s heavily injured now. People from the Tianya Sect have been in a bad mood recently.¡± The stall owner seemed to feel that after receiving a medium-grade elemental stone, he had shared some inappropriate information and quietly mentioned it to Chen Fei and the other two. Teng Daoyuan? A familiar name. They had participated in the trial together back in the Haiyue Cave. However, throughout the entire trial, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t crossed paths with Teng Daoyuan, and the same held true for other participants; few had encountered each other. It was unexpected that Teng Daoyuan had shown up for this spiritual treasure¡¯s appearance. If Teng Daoyuan was here, then Zuo Tian, the prodigy from the Fengwu Pavilion, was probably here as well. Both of them were prodigies of their respective sects, and they never lacked cultivation resources in their daily lives. Coming here should be more about gaining experience. After all, having so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators gathered in one place within the Thousand Feathers Alliance was quite rare. Witnessing the process of forcibly separating a spiritual treasure from its resonance was a unique experience in their cultivation journey. Moreover, they had already reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, not inexperienced young talents in need of protection. It was just unclear who had the audacity to ambush Teng Daoyuan, especially with the senior ancestors of the Tianya Sect present. Someone had dared to attack Teng Daoyuan, leaving him heavily injured. With the severity of his injuries, a few more moves might have been enough to kill him. That¡¯s roughly the situation. Are you interested in anything on my stall? Take a look,¡± the stall owner began promoting his wares. Chen Fei glanced over and saw some spiritual materials and peculiar beads formed through some mysterious refinement process. Judging by their energy fluctuations, it seemed they had been separated from their resonance not too long ago. The strangeness and the presence of demonic beasts in this territory had turned it into a life-and-death ordeal. Demonic beasts were relatively manageable, as they had never been numerous in this area, with some even confined to certain hidden places. However, these Evils had indeed become more common in recent years. Due to the wars and hardships, various unusual phenomena had flourished. Some Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from the Boundless Sea, bored with nothing to do, had started wandering around to see if there were any opportunities to be seized. While opportunities to seize were scarce, they had eliminated every Evil they came across along the way. Facing Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, these Evils were at most of the second-tier level and had no resistance whatsoever. Dispatching them was a matter of a single move. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Evils were not very abundant, so these second-tier Evil did have some use and value in the eyes of those who needed them. In a way, these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from the Thousand Feathers Alliance had done a good deed for the ordinary people. With fewer Evils around, safety had undoubtedly improved significantly. Moreover, due to the recent influx of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators flying around in the sky, the various rebel factions had temporarily halted their activities. They didn¡¯t dare to make a move, fearing they might incur the displeasure of a powerful Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator and be wiped out with a casual gesture. This territory had entered a rare state of peace and tranquility. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu glanced at the items on the stalls but didn¡¯t show much interest. It was only Chen Fei who picked up a jade slip and began to examine them one by one. These were all cultivation techniques, and while they might have limited use for other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, for Chen Fei, any technique with redeeming qualities was considered a gain. The stall owner noticed Chen Fei¡¯s interest and earnestly explained each one. After about fifteen minutes, Chen Fei put down the last jade slip. ¡°No favorites among them?¡± The stall owner could tell from Chen Fei¡¯s expression what the outcome would be, but he couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°There were some that were alright, but not quite suitable for me,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. Whether it was mental cultivation techniques or elemental power techniques, Chen Fei had reached a relatively bottlenecked state. Even his previously weaker body techniques had been greatly improved. Especially with the Great Completion of the Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword and the addition of the Substitute Shadow, Chen Fei¡¯s body techniques in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm could easily be considered among the very best. To put it bluntly, there were very few in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm who could rival Chen Fei in terms of body techniques. From an outward perspective, in the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei no longer had any significant weaknesses. Simply aiming to increase his combat strength through cultivation techniques was not an easy task. It could be done, but such techniques were not easily obtained by ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators; they were usually held by major powers. Alternatively, one could collect incomplete techniques with high potential, which could indeed enhance Chen Fei¡¯s knowledge of techniques. However, most Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t bother collecting incomplete techniques like this. If Chen Fei wanted them, he would have to search for them in major trading hubs like where the Thousand Feathers Alliance headquarters was located. In terms of prosperity, that was undoubtedly the place to be. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the stall owner¡¯s smile faded slightly. The primary goal of running a stall was to sell items. Sharing information earned him only the occasional medium-grade elemental stone. ¡°I have a few cultivation techniques here. Are you interested?¡± Chen Fei said, taking out several jade slips. These included the Primordial Profound Art, the Light Slicing Shadow Sword, the Azure Sky Technique, and the Profound Slaying Sword. Chen Fei had learned a variety of techniques, and except for a few core ones that he wouldn¡¯t sell, most were available for trade. For other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they might not engage in such transactions, as it could expose their own techniques to potential adversaries. But Chen Fei had integrated many of his cultivation techniques, combining their strengths and minimizing their weaknesses. There was no concern about whether they were suitable or not for selling. Being able to sell these techniques would yield significant profit. Seeing Chen Fei reverse-pitching his techniques, Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, and even the stall owner was momentarily taken aback by Chen Fei¡¯s approach. With no other customers at the moment, the stall owner took the jade slips from Chen Fei and began examining them. However, after a short while, his expression changed slightly. The Azure Sky Technique was quite ordinary, and even the Backtrack Vision, one of its techniques, wasn¡¯t highly useful for many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Chen Fei had presented it purely as a backdrop to the Primordial Profound Art and the Light Slicing Shadow Sword. Especially the Light Slicing Shadow Sword, while its level was comparable to the Primordial Profound Art, it had some distinct characteristics compared to the stability of the Primordial Profound Art. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only For instance, its enhancement of body techniques and brief bursts of explosive power made it a quite valuable technique among Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques. There was even a brief description for those at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, although it was quite simplistic and not relevant for most Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. However, not being relevant didn¡¯t mean it had no value. As expected, the stall owner¡¯s focus was mainly on the Light Slicing Shadow Sword, while he glanced briefly at the Primordial Profound Art and the Azure Sky Technique, placing them aside. Even the Profound Slaying Sword was treated the same way. After all, the cultivation difficulty of the Profound Slaying Sword was evident at first glance, and it was clear that it wasn¡¯t a simple technique.. Chapter 524 - Chapter 524: This Treasure Is Fated With Me Chapter 524: This Treasure Is Fated With Me Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The stall owner carefully looked at the brief introduction of the Light Slicing Shadow Sword and a small portion of its cultivation method with a glint of interest in his eyes. Compared to the cultivation technique he practiced himself, the Light Slicing Shadow Sword couldn¡¯t be considered superior, but it was certainly quite outstanding. If he were to bring back this cultivation technique, it might not replace his own family¡¯s legacy, but it could at least be considered as an alternative. If a genius were to emerge among their disciples in the future, they might even be able to integrate both cultivation techniques. ¡°This is quite good,¡± the stall owner looked up at Chen Fei and said after some consideration. ¡°You have a discerning eye, this is one of the most outstanding among my several cultivation techniques,¡± Chen Fei replied, pointing his finger like a sword in the air. As his finger moved, the void rippled slightly. The stall owner watched Chen Fei¡¯s movements, and his eyes lit up. This display revealed the essence of the Light Slicing Shadow Sword and directly conveyed the meaning that was left unfinished in the jade slip earlier. The stall owner carefully sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura and was sure that he couldn¡¯t be too old. There was a clear difference between him and someone who had crossed the two-hundred-year mark and was approaching the end of their lifespan. In other words, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been practicing the Light Slicing Shadow Sword for a very long time. With such a short cultivation time and such extraordinary power in the technique, either Chen Fei had exceptional talent, or the difficulty of cultivating the Light Slicing Shadow Sword was lower than what he had imagined. With exceptional talent, he would have likely joined one of the major powers a long time ago. So, is it that the cultivation technique is relatively easier to practice? The information was too limited, and the stall owner couldn¡¯t be sure, but he could still purchase this cultivation technique. Several thoughts crossed the stall owner¡¯s mind, but he didn¡¯t show any of them on his face. ¡°Give me a fair price, and I¡¯ll take this cultivation technique,¡± the stall owner said in a low voice. ¡°How about one hundred fifty mid-grade elemental stones?¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t rush to refuse. Besides this Profound Slaying Sword, I can bundle the other two cultivation techniques together for you. If you want this Profound Slaying Sword, I can offer you a package deal of two hundred mid-grade elemental stones. How about that?¡± Chen Fei intercepted the stall owner¡¯s words and came up with a surprise package deal. Cultivation techniques were invaluable to those who needed them. But for those who didn¡¯t, they couldn¡¯t be said to be worthless, but certainly, no one would spend more money on them. Just like Tong Zhongqiu and Qin Haishan, the cultivation techniques in Chen Fei¡¯s hands were not something they would buy because they didn¡¯t need them. The same applied to others at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Unless their current cultivation technique was exceptionally poor, they might consider switching to another one. After all, for the vast majority of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they might only be able to stay in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm for their entire lives. If a cultivation technique is only slightly better, it¡¯s of little significance. Trying to rely on selling cultivation techniques to acquire a large number of elemental stones is an extremely difficult task. Unless it¡¯s a truly top-notch heritage, it¡¯s nearly impossible. But truly top-notch heritages are never put up for sale. Just like Chen Fei himself, he would never reveal the core secrets of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant because that was the most closely guarded secret. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s offer, the stall owner felt a momentary surge of excitement. Two hundred mid-grade elemental stones for four cultivation techniques, averaging fifty stones each, was definitely not expensive and could even be considered quite a bargain. However, the stall owner quickly regained his composure because he didn¡¯t have two hundred mid-grade elemental stones. It was a harsh reality that the majority of early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators found it challenging to amass a large number of mid-grade elemental stones. The daily expenses for cultivation had already consumed most of their resources, and saving any significant amount was an extremely difficult task. ¡°I don¡¯t need the other three, just this Light Slicing Shadow Sword for one hundred mid-grade elemental stones!¡± the stall owner said in a firm tone. ¡°That¡¯s a bit low,¡± Chen Fei hesitated. ¡°It¡¯s already quite a bit. You and I both know that selling cultivation techniques isn¡¯t easy. Finding someone willing to buy is already a good thing,¡± the stall owner whispered. ¡°That¡¯s true, one hundred forty mid-grade elemental stones,¡± Chen Fei lowered his offer a bit. ¡°Still too much. One hundred mid-grade elemental stones, and I¡¯ll buy it. Otherwise, forget it,¡± the stall owner insisted. Chen Fei and the stall owner locked eyes, and after a brief standoff, Chen Fei seemed to concede and nodded, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s consider it making a friend. I¡¯ll sell you the cultivation technique.¡± ¡°Actually, the price I offered was already quite reasonable,¡± the stall owner couldn¡¯t help but smile upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. ¡°These kinds of heritages are not easy to come by in ordinary places,¡± Chen Fei said, taking out a jade slip and handing it over. Inside was the complete Light Slicing Shadow Sword technique. The stall owner counted out fifty mid-grade elemental stones from his spatial pouch, took the jade slip, and meticulously inspected it. This inspection took several hours. Chen Fei didn¡¯t rush, and Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu went to other stalls to browse. ¡°Alright, the technique is flawless. Here are the remaining elemental stones.¡± The stall owner finally withdrew his attention from the jade slip, a smile on his face. Buying and selling cultivation techniques naturally required careful verification. Fortunately, the Light Slicing Shadow Sword technique wasn¡¯t significantly more profound than what the stall owner had already learned, so after several hours of inspection, he confirmed that the technique was complete. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei accepted the remaining elemental stones, gave a slight bow to the stall owner, and then walked away. The stall owner watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure and glanced at the jade slip in his hand. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit of regret. After all, it was a full one hundred mid-grade elemental stones. As the stall owner had mentioned earlier, buying and selling cultivation techniques was a challenging business. Those who needed them would be willing to pay a high price, while those who didn¡¯t need them wouldn¡¯t spend a single coin. The stall owner knew that trying to sell the Light Slicing Shadow Sword technique further would be a lengthy process of cashing in, and there was even a significant probability that he might not find a buyer at all. After Chen Fei had walked past the stall owner, a faint smile appeared on his lips. Duan Muxiao from the Death Shadow Sect had effectively created a value of one hundred mid-grade elemental stones for him. When Chen Fei was in the marketplace with so many people, he chose this particular stall owner because the stall owner appeared quite ordinary in terms of his aura. This was the judgment of the Judgement Eye, informing Chen Fei of the potential buyer¡¯s identity. As expected, the deal was eventually sealed. This time, Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately agree when the stall owner mentioned one hundred mid-grade elemental stones. Those who set up stalls for trade were generally people whose elemental stone resources were not abundant. Chen Fei knew that if he dared to shout down the price like that, the stall owner would likely feel cheated and immediately change his mind. Face, whether important or not, sometimes played a significant role, especially in front of strangers. A hundred mid-grade elemental stones would have been a no-profit deal. However, selling cultivation techniques was something Chen Fei reckoned he might not have many opportunities to do in the future. There were too few people willing to buy them. Others didn¡¯t have Chen Fei¡¯s speed in learning new techniques, nor did they have the ability to seamlessly integrate them. Having too many cultivation techniques didn¡¯t bring much benefit to many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. The saying ¡°jack of all trades, master of none¡± held true; one needed time to properly learn and master each technique. After walking around the marketplace for a few rounds, Chen Fei attempted to sell some more techniques, but there were very few interested buyers. As for the items on the stalls, Chen Fei didn¡¯t find many that caught his interest, and the few that did had exorbitant price tags. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current situation, it was still most cost-effective to continue buying spiritual pills and raise his foundational cultivation. With a higher realm, many things would become easier. Of course, if he came across an exceptional Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation technique, Chen Fei would still acquire it. However, in the marketplace, he had yet to encounter such an opportunity. However, Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level was not high enough to participate in the more exclusive trading events. An hour later, Chen Fei and Qin Haishan reunited with Tong Zhongqiu, and they left the marketplace. The three of them flew into the sky, looking towards the area where the spiritual treasure was located. They were about ten miles away and could vaguely see the treasure¡¯s location. Many other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, like Chen Fei and his companions, were also observing the spiritual treasure from a distance. Getting any closer was out of the question. The ten major forces had declared that the ten-mile radius was off-limits, and even stepping one foot inside could potentially trigger an attack. Their lives were in their own hands, so they had to take care of their own safety. ¡°I always knew there was a secret in the Imperial City, but I never thought it would be such a massive secret!¡± Tong Zhongqiu gazed ahead and sighed. At that time, all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in this region knew that there were benefits within the Imperial City. However, due to the overwhelming strength of the royal family and the city¡¯s extravagant defenses, no one could uncover the truth despite their suspicions. Chen Fei remained silent. He pointed his right hand at his forehead, and a beam of light radiated from it. The distant scene rapidly zoomed in, and what appeared before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes was a massive crater. Surrounding the crater were several individuals, each exuding an extremely formidable aura. The weakest among them were at the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, while a few individuals had reached the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, causing the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth to tremble slightly. Clearly, these individuals were the ancestors of the various forces, the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, the strongest in the Mountain Sea Realm in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Inside the crater, there were several fragments. The formidable power within these fragments circulated, and just looking at them made Chen Fei feel a deep sense of awe. Due to the fragmentation, the unobstructed power of the spiritual treasure exerted immense pressure on martial artists. ¡°Hmm!¡± Suddenly, the fragments of the spiritual treasure trembled, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth responded. Ripples emanated from the crater, spreading in all directions. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the crater had long grown accustomed to this phenomenon, and even those observing from a distance seemed unperturbed. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu, who had experienced this phenomenon a few hours ago, remained calm. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged, but the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Point within him resonated again at this moment, vibrating at the exact same frequency as the ripples emitted by the spiritual treasure fragments. It was truly a resonance! This time, Chen Fei was completely certain that there was a connection between the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Point and these fragments of the spiritual treasure. Darn it, this damaged spiritual treasure is somehow connected to me! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered, and his emotions started to rise, becoming increasingly difficult to suppress. A spiritual treasure, even if it¡¯s damaged, is invaluable. Looking at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators gathered here now, they were merely seeking the residual spiritual essence from the spiritual treasure, and they didn¡¯t dare to hope for the damaged spiritual treasure itself. However, at this moment, this spiritual treasure was resonating with Chen Fei, and there was even a sense that it wanted to come to him. But with so many late Combined Aperture Tempering realm and even peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors present, how should Chen Fei handle this situation? If this spiritual treasure were to fly over, it would undoubtedly trigger attacks from the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts accompanying it! Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: Past Body, Future Body Chapter 525: Past Body, Future Body Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Thinking of the attack of a pinnacle expert in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s scalp felt a bit numb. Forget the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand it. To have any chance with this spiritual treasure, he needed to have the capability to seize it. In front of everyone¡¯s watchful eyes, where the spiritual treasure was, all eyes would be on it. Taking a step back, even if Chen Fei could obtain the spiritual treasure, the significant question remained ¨C how could he safely leave afterward? This matter wasn¡¯t over just by obtaining the spiritual treasure. If the spiritual treasure fell into the hands of another pinnacle expert in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and that expert could smoothly break through the encirclement, then this matter would essentially end here. With the power of a pinnacle expert in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, holding a refined spiritual treasure, even if it was damaged, it would undoubtedly amplify their strength. In such a scenario, that pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert had essentially distanced themselves from others in essence. Other forces¡¯ Combined Aperture Tempering realm pinnacles, even if they felt reluctant, would ultimately have to accept it with clenched teeth. However, if this spiritual treasure ended up in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, being merely in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the spiritual treasure¡¯s amplification wouldn¡¯t elevate him to the level of a pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. Without a powerful force backing him up, if the spiritual treasure truly fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands, it would mark the beginning of a bloody slaughter. Despite being a top-tier presence in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm with his agility, in the eyes of pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, Chen Fei was somewhat lacking. Whether Chen Fei could hold onto the spiritual treasure for even a few moments after directly taking it was a massive question. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted as he surveyed the area within a ten-mile radius of the spiritual treasure. There were no formations; these sects hadn¡¯t set up any formations around the area. Instead, they relied on sheer numbers and a sufficient amount of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts with formidable strength. Faced with such power, forces from different levels had no room to intervene, and thus, there was no need for any formations. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± With a calm expression, Chen Fei took in the surroundings and then turned to fly toward the outskirts. After a while, the three of them found a mountain peak to land on. The process of extracting the spiritual treasure would take another month, and now they could only wait patiently. For practitioners at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a month wasn¡¯t considered a long time, and a simple cultivation session would easily pass the time. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu began studying the Three Lives Mysterious Flower technique. Although it had many errors and omissions, there was still valuable information within it. If they could glean something from it, it would undoubtedly be of great assistance to their body techniques and concealment techniques. Chen Fei sat cross-legged, flipping through the jade slip in his hand. Normally, at this moment, Chen Fei would be immersed in practicing his techniques. However, the matter of the spiritual treasure had been constantly on his mind, and it was hard for him to focus. There was no denying that the allure of the spiritual treasure was immense. When he came here, Chen Fei had initially only wanted to gain some spiritual insights to clarify the path to advancing to the Mountain Sea Realm. As for the spiritual treasure, he genuinely had no desire for it. After all, there were so many powerful individuals here, and Chen Fei¡¯s strength was utterly insufficient. If Chen Fei had already reached the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he would definitely participate in the competition. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have the ability to do so now. But, unexpectedly, the spiritual treasure resonated with him and even gave him a sense of ownership that no one else could possess. This was quite frustrating. He couldn¡¯t bring himself to give up, but he also felt like he lacked the capability to pursue it. Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but he ultimately dismissed them one by one. There were indeed several methods, but they all required the support of power. If Chen Fei had the cultivation of the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the hope of obtaining the spiritual treasure would be very high. However, in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his cultivation was too low, and there was virtually no chance. ¡°What¡¯s the connection between this spiritual treasure and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant? Did the former owner of the spiritual treasure also practice the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, or is it the creator of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant?¡± This question remained unanswered for Chen Fei. The only way to possibly find out would be if he managed to obtain the spiritual treasure. As night fell, stars sparkled in the sky. Chen Fei spent the entire night pondering but couldn¡¯t come up with a good solution. In the end, he decided to stop thinking about it and started studying the Three Lives Mysterious Flower. This technique, when originally demonstrated by Master Xilian, did indeed leave Chen Fei quite impressed. It was a fusion of various eye techniques, as without a combination of several, it would be impossible to trace Master Xilian¡¯s footsteps. Unfortunately, what Chen Fei eventually obtained from Master Xilian was only a fragmented version. Many critical aspects had been deliberately modified by Master Xilian. At first glance, the technique appeared complete, but if followed step by step in cultivation, it would undoubtedly lead to significant problems. ¡°Sort! Integrate!¡± ¡°Discover the technique, Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword!¡± ¡°Simplifying the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword!¡± A few hours ago, the freshly obtained hundred pieces of high-grade elemental stones, which were still warm in his hands, disappeared as the cost for simplification, leaving Chen Fei feeling a bit pained. That was a hundred pieces of high-grade elemental stones, and they were gone just like that. Lately, Chen Fei had been spending an exorbitant amount of elemental stones in his efforts to simplify various techniques. Even the simplest technique in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, like the Azure Sky Technique, had cost Chen Fei a considerable number of high-grade elemental stones. Although the Three Lives Mysterious Flower had many gaps, sorting and merging it didn¡¯t come cheap either. ¡°My proficiency has dropped to halfway into the Perfect Realm, but it has raised the level of the technique a bit.¡± Chen Fei remarked as he looked at the new Profound Light Slicing Shadow Sword. Due to Master Xilian¡¯s modifications, the reorganized Three Lives Mysterious Flower no longer possessed the mystical elements that could help achieve the Mountain Sea Realm without traversing three lifetimes. However, it had enhanced Chen Fei¡¯s body technique, particularly the most profound move that could separate into two illusions representing the past and the future, merging with the main body. Reading the description, it seemed extremely impressive. In reality, there were no past and future selves; such a mystical concept was actually just the creation of two illusions. It was similar to creating duplicates, yet different from shadow clones or substitutes. However, in terms of enhancing body technique, it indeed had a unique and extraordinary effect. It allowed for instantaneous bursts of power in an extremely short amount of time. Moreover, it provided a significant boost to attacks. However, all of these thoughts and techniques seemed to have no effect when it came to the competition for the spiritual treasure. Chen Fei¡¯s mind involuntarily returned to the topic of the spiritual treasure, which made him chuckle bitterly. The allure of the spiritual treasure had completely disrupted his mental state. However, it would likely be difficult for anyone to remain calm in such a situation. Otherwise, those pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts wouldn¡¯t have eagerly rushed here and even divided the forbidden zone within a ten-mile radius among themselves. Clearly, they were here to ensure that everything went as planned and to prevent any possible accidents. As for the spiritual insights, it wasn¡¯t their top concern. As days passed, the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts who had been wandering in other areas of this region gradually returned, quietly awaiting the moment when the spiritual treasure would emerge. Chen Fei remained seated on the mountain peak, refraining from participating in any bustling markets or smaller trading events. Instead, he focused earnestly on cultivating his new techniques. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu left a few times but quickly returned. As the number of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts in the vicinity increased, conflicts began to erupt more frequently. This place was not like the Thousand Feathers Alliance, where many of the original rules had been weakened. Any preexisting enmity could easily escalate into physical confrontations. This competition felt like a prelude to the emergence of the spiritual treasure, and the atmosphere was gradually becoming tense. As the time drew nearer, the tension in the air became more palpable. All the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts here were competitors when it came to the scattered spiritual insights. When someone took a share, it meant fewer opportunities for others. Those who willingly came here, knowing the situation, were all individuals with aspirations for their own martial paths. People like Tong Zhongqiu, who were solely concerned with passing on their sect¡¯s legacy, were a minority. ¡°We¡¯ve found the person who ambushed Teng Daoxuan. A senior elder from the Tianya Sect, who¡¯s in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, took care of him. That person is probably in dire straits,¡± Qin Haishan whispered by the campfire. During his several outings to gather information about the recent developments in the vicinity, there hadn¡¯t been any major incidents. It was mostly the same as before, with only some minor rumors circulating. ¡°They actually found him?¡± Chen Fei was somewhat surprised by Qin Haishan¡¯s words. The fact that the person who had ambushed Teng Daoxuan hadn¡¯t left the area was audacious, to say the least. Either they were incredibly bold or had some hidden confidence that they wouldn¡¯t be discovered. It turned out that their actions had drawn the attention of a senior elder from the Tianya Sect. Although Teng Daoxuan had been seriously injured but not killed in the ambush, it was clear that the attacker¡¯s cultivation was only in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Escaping from a pursuit by a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert with such a low cultivation level would be highly unlikely. Not everyone possessed techniques like the Three Lives Mysterious Flower, which was unique to Master Xilian. ¡°I heard there were some grudges from the past, but I don¡¯t know the specifics,¡± Qin Haishan shook his head. Chen Fei nodded in agreement. Such matters were often treated as gossip, and no one would delve too deeply into them. Currently, everyone¡¯s attention was focused on the spiritual treasure. ¡°Two members of the Zhao family are also in the vicinity,¡± Tong Zhongqiu added. The Zhao family was the former royal family. However, with the fall of Imperial City, the Zhao family had lost its last stronghold, and their chances of continuing to control the kingdom had diminished. Although the Zhao family still had two Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, one of them was already quite old, even older than Tong Zhongqiu. In such a situation, they could at most establish their own power base. No one in the vicinity seemed to be targeting the two members of the Zhao family. Ultimately, with only two early Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, they were considered inconsequential in the eyes of factions like the Tianya Sect. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have much of an opinion about the Zhao family. At most, he was interested in the various techniques they had collected in Imperial City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, when Imperial City fell and the Zhao family fled with their people, everything inside the city was looted by others. After a brief chat, the three of them entered their respective states of cultivation. As time passed, in the blink of an eye, it was time for the Elemental Tide, which marked the moment when this damaged spiritual treasure would truly emerge. Within the ten-mile radius around the spiritual treasure, individuals from various factions stood scattered, waiting for the spiritual treasure to appear and the spiritual insights to fall. Beyond the ten-mile radius, a ring of other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had gathered, including those in the middle and even late Combined Aperture Tempering realm.. Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: The Birth of a Spiritual Treasure Chapter 526: The Birth of a Spiritual Treasure Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, within the vast Thousand Feathers Alliance, one was certainly considered a prominent figure. However, the current territory was controlled by those ten major forces. As long as one was not born into those ten major forces, they had no qualification to step within ten li, and they had to remain on the periphery. Even if there were peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts around, their status and position had clearly fallen short. However, none of these experts in the later stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm dared to approach, leaving a large area empty. Unless they felt they had lived long enough, ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts wouldn¡¯t dare to contend for spiritual essence with such formidable individuals. Despite being oppressed by several top forces, the strength on both sides was not the same. Not only was there no one around in the later stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even those in the middle stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm kept their distance. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the most numerous were those in the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and the number decreased significantly in the middle stage, even more so as you went higher. Fortunately, within a radius of ten miles, the outer space was quite vast, with a circumference of over sixty miles. Moreover, the descent of spiritual essence had no discernible pattern, so everyone tried to maintain some distance from each other. Everyone came there for spiritual essence, not for contention. The competition was merely a means to obtain the results. Chen Fei, Qin Haishan, and Tong Zhongqiu also kept a certain distance from each other, avoiding any conflict over the spiritual essence that might fall. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, gazing towards the deep pit where the spiritual treasure was located. Today, the frequency of tremors of the spiritual treasure had noticeably increased, and even the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point was constantly trembling along with it. The calling sensation became increasingly pronounced. In Chen Pel¡¯s eyes, there was a hint of complexity. After thinking for so long, he still hadn¡¯t come up with any method to obtain the spiritual treasure. To snatch the spiritual treasure meant putting one¡¯s life on the line, and even if one risked their life, the final outcome was unlikely to be favorable. According to Chen Fei¡¯s own calculations, the chance of him ultimately obtaining the spiritual treasure and escaping alive was not even one in a hundred. This was also factoring in the insane recovery ability he possessed after obtaining the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. For others, even if they were in the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there would be no chance at all with so many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts surrounding them. While everyone waited for the spiritual treasure to appear, the sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts surrounding the pit where the spiritual treasure was located all had their eyes fixed on it. No one spoke; everything that needed to be said had already been said during this period. Today, their only goal was to seize this spiritual treasure. The group of over a dozen people had subtly formed into several camps, blocking off all the surrounding areas. As time passed slowly, the atmosphere around the deep pit became increasingly tense. Then, at a certain moment, the spiritual treasure suddenly trembled slightly, and a surging essence flowed out from it. In an instant, the essence brimming with spirituality spread out in all directions within a few miles, rapidly extending further into the distance. The Elemental Tide had arrived! ¡°Could there be something else suppressed beneath this spiritual treasure?¡± All sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts present suddenly had a slight change in their expressions. At the moment when the Elemental Tide surged out, all sixteen of them sensed the anomaly beneath the spiritual treasure. In the previous few months, they had probed the spiritual treasure several times but hadn¡¯t felt anything unusual. However, it was only during the recent surge of the Elemental Tide that they detected something peculiar. This peculiarity flashed by and disappeared quickly. But everyone present was at the verge of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, with their cultivation levels reaching the critical point, just a step away from entering the realm. Their perception was extremely keen, especially considering the close proximity. They naturally noticed this strange fluctuation. The fluctuation was extremely cryptic, and the time was too short. None of the sixteen people were able to grasp the meaning behind it. ¡°What difference does it make if there¡¯s something underneath? Are you suggesting we give up now?¡± someone scoffed quietly. In front of them lay a possible stepping stone to crossing the threshold into the Mountain Sea Realm. Would they really abandon this spiritual treasure just because of that slight fluctuation? That was absolutely impossible. ¡°No need for idle talk. If there is something down there, well all deal with it together. If anyone wants to withdraw now, I¡¯m more than willing,¡± someone spoke. ¡°Hahaha, Zhou, you¡¯ve got quite the imagination,¡± another person laughed loudly and mocked. After the laughter subsided, silence fell. No one was going to leave now. Even if there was something underneath, with so many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts present, they would face it together. Moreover, while they couldn¡¯t comprehend the recent anomaly, the sense of danger it conveyed wasn¡¯t severe. Clearly, whatever was beneath didn¡¯t pose a significant threat to them. Looking at it from another angle, even in its damaged state, this spiritual treasure could still suppress whatever was below. If there were truly forces beyond the Mountain Sea Realm, they would have already lifted this spiritual treasure long before they arrived. Ten miles away, the essence brimming with spirituality had already spread to their location. While this essence was beneficial for comprehending techniques, everyone present was at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm level, and such subtle spiritual insights wouldn¡¯t be of much help to them. Only the spiritual essence on the spiritual treasure could help them progress further. An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and everyone¡¯s attention was focused on the location of the deep pit. The most turbulent phase of the Elemental Tide had already passed, making it the perfect time to pry the fragmented spiritual treasure from below. The sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts exchanged glances. In the next moment, a tremendous force emanated from each of them and struck the spiritual treasure. Over the past few months, they had carefully calculated the weaker points on the spiritual treasure, all of which were areas that had already been fractured. By targeting these weak points, they had a success rate of over seventy percent in lifting the spiritual treasure. When that happened, it would be the most intense moment of contention for the treasure. Above the deep pit, the clouds had long been dispersed, and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts on the periphery, feeling the power emanating from the location of the spiritual treasure, were mostly filled with awe and longing. This was the power of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Even though everyone hadn¡¯t exerted their full strength at the moment, they could still sense the astonishing strength. Chen Fei raised an eyebrow slightly, and as a mere initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, the thought of facing the pursuit and blockade of sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts sent shivers down his spine. Although he had a connection with this treasure, the timing wasn¡¯t right. If only a few decades had passed, Chen Fei would have had a chance to secure this spiritual treasure. But evidently, not everything waits for you to be prepared before it happens. Most things appear suddenly when you least expect them. Under the power of the sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, the fragmented spiritual treasure began to tremble. The initial tremors were low in frequency, but as time went on, the frequency became more intense. Ripples radiated from the spiritual treasure, spreading in all directions, and the natural essence of the world responded continuously. Everyone¡¯s expressions grew solemn as the spiritual treasure was about to be separated, and the spiritual essence was about to scatter. ¡°Boom!¡± A cracking sound echoed in everyone¡¯s minds. In the next moment, the ground within several tens of miles shook violently, and at the same time, a column of light soared into the sky from the deep pit. Countless points of light drifted in all directions from the column of light ¨C these were the spiritual essences, and the spiritual treasure had been pried loose directly. ¡°Boom!¡± A sudden burst of sound emanated from the deep pit, completely disrupting the surrounding natural essence. The peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts began to engage each other. ¡°Jie!¡± Before the conflict among the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts could intensify, a strange sound suddenly echoed in everyone¡¯s ears. The voice was deep, chaotic, and chilling, carrying various indescribable negative feelings. Before everyone could even figure out the source of this voice, in the next moment, a black orb appeared above the deep pit, then silently exploded. In an instant, the area within several tens of miles turned pitch black, with black smoke filling the field of vision. Everyone was ascending towards the sky to seize the scattered spiritual essences when this scene suddenly interrupted everything. Not only was it interrupted, they realized that their perception had been compressed to within a hundred meters. Anything beyond that had become completely blurred. Not only the spiritual essences but even other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were now invisible. Everything happened in the blink of an eye, leaving no time for a reaction. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, hesitating for a moment. He headed directly towards the sky, but moments later, he had to stop because it was still pitch black around him. With Chen Fei¡¯s speed, he should have been able to break out of the black fog¡¯s encirclement in that short time. However, the reality was that Chen Fei was still within this black fog. Either this place had become a barrier in an instant, or Chen Fei¡¯s senses were blinded, and he thought he was ascending when he might actually be going in another direction. ¡°The spiritual treasure below is actually suppressing something like this!¡± A chilling sensation began to surface on Chen Fei¡¯s skin. Clearly, these black fogs were not simply obscuring his perception. Chen Fei was about to touch his forehead with his right hand, intending to activate his Heavenly Eye to find a way out, when suddenly, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant within his body trembled once again. This tremor was intense from the very beginning, and before Chen Fei could react, the black fog in front of him was suddenly shattered by a force, and a ray of light appeared before him. Chen Fei stared wide-eyed at the shattered ruler within the light, looking stunned. The spiritual treasure had actually come to him on its own? Those sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had failed to stop it! ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword suddenly swept backward, blocking a blade emitting a scorching aura. A group of short individuals had appeared behind Chen Fei at some point and launched a surprise attack. ¡°Let¡¯s take the spiritual treasure out together, and then¡­¡± ¡°Buzz!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Heavenly Sun True Immortal hadn¡¯t expected his surprise attack to be blocked so effortlessly. He hurriedly began to speak, but before he could finish his sentence, an incredibly powerful sword essence appeared before him. Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. The person before him had not shown any intention to attack, so how had this sword essence suddenly appeared? Moreover, they were both in the initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm, so how could the other party possess such a powerful sword essence? ¡°Boom!¡± The sword essence burst, and Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s defense was shattered, sending him flying backward. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei stored the spiritual treasure inside his spatial grid.. Chapter 527 - Chapter 527: Fleeing Through the Void Chapter 527: Fleeing Through the Void Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In regards to the matter of spiritual treasure, Chen Fei had actually given up on it. After all, the difference in strength was too great, and there was no need to involve oneself in it. After all, over there, there were not just one, but a full sixteen peak-level experts in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Furthermore, among those forces, there were even late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and Chen Fei¡¯s strength simply couldn¡¯t compare. It¡¯s just that Chen Fei didn¡¯t expect that after the Spiritual treasure was pried open, a black mist would actually appear, covering everything around it. Everyone¡¯s mental perception was compressed to the extreme. The Spiritual treasure could be reluctantly placed into the Qiankun Bag, but because the Spiritual treasure was too powerful, the Qiankun Bag couldn¡¯t completely suppress its aura, making it almost immediately apparent that something was amiss with the bag. Therefore, Chen Fei directly released a strand of sword energy from within the spatial grid and then stored the Spiritual treasure inside. The Spiritual treasure was now ownerless, so it could be directly placed into the spatial grid. As for the Heavenly Sun True Immortal, when he appeared nearby, Chen Fei had already sensed it. When he saw the Spiritual treasure appear here, he was probably taken aback, and then a murderous intent surged. In this environment of black mist, no one knew who had obtained the Spiritual treasure. As for how to hide the Spiritual treasure later and avoid pursuit from those peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, that was a matter for later. Therefore, Heavenly Sun True Immortal didn¡¯t hesitate at all and launched a surprise attack on Chen Fei, only to be severely injured by the sword energy within Chen Fei¡¯s spatial grid. Not far away, Heavenly Sun True Immortal collapsed on the ground, and even the slightest movement caused a excruciating tearing sensation in his bones. Heavenly Sun True Immortal never expected that, despite both being in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his opponent could unleash such a formidable attack, making him feel as if he was facing a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. The joy of seeing the Spiritual treasure moments ago had completely vanished. Heavenly Sun True Immortal now only wanted to preserve his own life. If possible, Heavenly Sun True Immortal wanted the person he just encountered to pay for his actions. As for the Spiritual treasure, if he couldn¡¯t have it, then neither could the other party. By leaking a little information outside, Heavenly Sun True Immortal not only intended to make the other party willingly surrender the Spiritual treasure but even risked losing their life. During this time, although the top forces hadn¡¯t explicitly stated it, their every move and action indicated that the Spiritual treasure was within their grasp, and anyone who dared to covet it would be eliminated! Heavenly Sun True Immortal couldn¡¯t afford to delay any longer. He slapped his own chest, and a mouthful of blood gushed out. In the next moment, Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s body began to blur until he completely disappeared. He escaped into the void! Heavenly Sun True Immortal possessed a unique art that he had acquired in his early years, allowing him to completely conceal his aura and physical form, as if entering a separate interstitial space where outsiders couldn¡¯t see him. Of course, the notion of entering an interstitial space might sound exaggerated, and no matter how profound the technique, it was impossible for a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to achieve such a feat. However, the Spatial Void Travel greatly enhanced Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s hiding abilities. When Heavenly Sun True Immortal was just a small martial artist in the Body Tempering realm, he had relied on this technique to escape numerous calamities. Even in the past, when Heavenly Sun True Immortal was still in the Body Tempering realm, he had used Void Escape to enter a sect, steal martial arts techniques, and go unnoticed. As soon as Heavenly Sun True Immortal disappeared, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared nearby. In the void, Heavenly Sun True Immortal gave Chen Fei a fierce look and a sinister smile appeared on his face. He was about to turn and leave when suddenly he saw Chen Fei¡¯s head turn towards him, locking eyes with him. Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but tremble, and he instinctively averted his gaze, not daring to look at Chen Fei any longer. He floated lightly forward. The surrounding black mist remained unchanged despite Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s movement. This Spatial Void Travel truly lived up to its name. ¡°This technique is quite impressive!¡± A voice exploded in Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s ears, and a sense of dread instantly enveloped him. He raised his head and saw Chen Fei standing in front of him, appearing out of nowhere. Impossible! Heavenly Sun True Immortal trembled inwardly. He had used this Spatial Void Travel in front of many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators before, and none of them had sensed it. How could Chen Fei find his true location so quickly? No one answered Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s question. Chen Fei had already thrust a sword towards him. The chilling aura caused every hair on Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s body to stand on end. Heavenly Sun True Immortal wanted to resist but found himself powerless. Although Void Escape concealed one¡¯s presence remarkably, in this state, the body¡¯s functions would be in a dormant state, and it would take some time to recover. Chen Fei, however, didn¡¯t give him that time. Moreover, Heavenly Sun True Immortal had already been severely wounded by a previous strike, nearly on the brink of death. Even without being in a Void Escape state, facing such a strike was certain death. ¡°No!¡± Heavenly Sun True Immortal tried to shout, but his voice was cut short, and blood mist filled the surroundings. Vast spiritual essence poured into the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei¡¯s wrist slightly trembled, and the Heavenly Sun True Immortal, who had manifested his form, turned into ashes. At the same time, ripples emanated from the Qianyuan Sword, spreading out and erasing both Chen Fei and Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s auras. Not only the current aura but also the past presence was erased under the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s influence. The surrounding black mist naturally had the effect of eroding auras, but Chen Fei wasn¡¯t taking any chances. He had to personally eliminate them to feel somewhat secure. When it came to the Spiritual treasure and his own safety, Chen Fei made sure to prioritize his security. After confirming that there were no traces left in the surroundings, Chen Fei retrieved the Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s sword and the Qiankun Bag, his figure flickered, and he disappeared from the spot. In the blink of an eye, from the appearance of the Spiritual treasure to the disappearance of Heavenly Sun True Immortal, everything was completed in just a few breaths. Not long after Chen Fei disappeared, more than a dozen figures appeared at the location where the Spiritual treasure had last appeared. These were the peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from before. The Spiritual treasure¡¯s extraordinary nature had exceeded the expectations of these dozen individuals. In the final moments, the Spiritual treasure had forcefully broken through their encirclement. Due to the pervasive black mist, their perception had been hindered, causing them to make some directional errors. After a slight delay, they finally followed the traces to arrive at this point. ¡°The wind traces I left behind have disappeared!¡± a female voice rang out. Judging by her appearance, she seemed to be in her twenties, but her actual age had already reached several hundred years. ¡°Are you deliberately saying this to hog it all for yourself later?¡± a skeptical voice chimed in from the side. ¡°If you can find it, go ahead and find it. Why bother arguing with me?¡± ¡°Stop arguing. We haven¡¯t even seen the Spiritual treasure yet. What¡¯s the point of all this talk?¡± someone else whispered. All sixteen present were peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, with equal cultivation levels, but each likely had some differences in their specialties. However, at this moment, none of them could sense the aura of the Spiritual treasure. Here, it was as if the Spiritual treasure had been completely erased. It was somewhat like being stored in a Qiankun Bag, but the Qiankun Bag couldn¡¯t suppress the Spiritual treasure¡¯s aura like this, unless there was another Spiritual treasure to accomplish this task. However, the Mountain Sea Realm experts weren¡¯t there, so there couldn¡¯t be another Spiritual treasure. The sixteen individuals frowned, having considered all possibilities. The one thing they hadn¡¯t anticipated was that they wouldn¡¯t be able to find any trace of the Spiritual treasure. Even when this layer of black mist appeared, while they were surprised, they didn¡¯t expect the Spiritual treasure to disappear entirely. At most, they thought it might make the search more challenging. Indeed, the Spiritual treasure¡¯s aura completely disappearing like this was unexpected. ¡°Looks like there are talented individuals among the people who came this time!¡± someone sneered coldly, clearly harboring murderous intent. They might allow people of the same cultivation level to take the Spiritual treasure, but anyone from a different realm who dared to touch it was seen as a target for elimination. ¡°The surrounding aura and traces have indeed been erased by someone,¡± the same woman spoke again. ¡°Can you find them?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± With those words, a massive projection of the Phoenix Eye appeared above the woman¡¯s head, scanning the surroundings. The Fengwu Pavilion¡¯s inheritance, the Phoenix Dance Technique, was a supreme inheritance with the potential to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. While no one in the Fengwu Pavilion had managed to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm using this technique yet, it was not a problem with the technique itself. Breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm was exceptionally difficult. Despite the Fengwu Pavilion¡¯s thousand-year history and numerous outstanding individuals, they had all plateaued at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. To others, reaching the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was already an unattainable level of strength, but for powerful factions like the Fengwu Pavilion, only the Mountain Sea Realm could truly propel their sect to greater heights. Not only the Fengwu Pavilion but also the other nine top forces shared the same sentiment. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have gathered here when the Spiritual treasure emerged, placing their hopes of reaching the Mountain Sea Realm on this shattered Spiritual treasure. But now, the Spiritual treasure had disappeared, and this was unbearable! As the Phoenix Eye scanned the surroundings, Gong Jianlan¡¯s expression became increasingly solemn. Under the Phoenix Eye¡¯s gaze, the cleared traces were clearly visible, but the aura before they were cleared couldn¡¯t be detected at all. While the method used to clear the aura was somewhat rough, its effectiveness was remarkable. Even under the Phoenix Eye, Gong Jianlan couldn¡¯t discern anything. Seeing Gong Jianlan¡¯s expression, those around her couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of unease. ¡°We can¡¯t find it!¡± Gong Jianlan furrowed her brows. If she had obtained the Spiritual treasure, Gong Jianlan didn¡¯t dare claim that she could have done better. The main issue was that the Spiritual treasure¡¯s aura was too strong, and there were hardly any secret techniques that could conceal it. Even if it could be concealed temporarily, it would eventually be eroded by the Spiritual treasure¡¯s continuous aura. However, the individual who had obtained the Spiritual treasure had concealed it exceptionally well, leaving no trace to be found. ¡°Isn¡¯t the Fengwu Pavilion known for its unparalleled tracking abilities?¡± someone complained. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Zhou, if you¡¯re so capable, why don¡¯t you give it a try! Is it necessary to be so petty just because I gave you a palm earlier?¡± Gong Jianlan glanced at him, sneering. ¡°Hmph!¡± With a cold snort, the person didn¡¯t say anything more. Seeing Gong Jianlan unable to find any trace of the Spiritual treasure, others began to use their respective secret techniques to locate it. However, the Phoenix Eye of the Fengwu Pavilion was indeed one of the strongest tracking methods within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. If even the Phoenix Eye couldn¡¯t find it, other techniques were unlikely to be successful. ¡°Impressive, truly impressive. I¡¯m eager to see who¡¯s this skilled!¡± someone chuckled softly, and in the next moment, they vanished from the spot.. Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: Bedevilment Chapter 528: Bedevilment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Since the trail had ended there, they could only rely on their own abilities from that point onward, and see who could locate that person. To some extent, this reduced the need for conflict, as the location of the spiritual treasure had originally been fixed. To obtain the spiritual treasure, one had to engage in intense battles. But now, it was purely a matter of luck. Whoever encountered that person and seized the spiritual treasure could simply leave without having to worry about breaking through any encirclement. As for the sudden appearance of the black mist, its quality had been extremely high. It was probably at the level of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, after those few hundred years, or even possibly over a thousand years, it had eroded away. The spiritual wisdom had long dissipated, leaving only a trace of instinct. It had likely fused with this piece of land initially, for the sake of survival. This fusion had been more thorough than the previous integration between the spiritual treasure and the land¡¯s boundary. It had directly become a presence similar to an earth bound spirit. When the representative from the Break Soul Sect had seen the appearance of this anomaly, he had initially been overjoyed. However, he had quickly realized that although this anomaly was now extremely weak and lacked spiritual wisdom. But this anomaly still possessed the characteristics of a Fourth-Tier Evil. With his peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm strength, he had been utterly powerless to refine it due to the fundamental differences between the two. Fortunately, within a radius of a hundred miles, there were no ordinary people at this moment, only martial artists at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Despite the corrosive nature of this black mist, it happened to have no effect on the elemental energy of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. As a result, one way for this anomaly to recover its strength was eliminated. At the same time, because it had become an earth-bound Evil, it couldn¡¯t move. Now, the black mist covering tens of miles was its maximum display of power, and it couldn¡¯t go elsewhere. Moreover, the elemental energy from all directions was not dense enough, fundamentally determining that even if this anomaly slowly recovered by absorbing elemental energy, it would only reach the level of a Third-Tier Evil in the end. After being suppressed and eroded for over a thousand years, without being completely worn away, this anomaly was actually quite strong. And as time passed, if it couldn¡¯t continuously absorb enough power, this anomaly would, instinctively, contract the range of the black mist to avoid wasting its strength. It was precisely because they understood this situation that a dozen Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts dared to continue searching for the spiritual treasure in the black mist. On the other hand, after flying for some time and realizing that no one was chasing after him, Chen Fei¡¯s heart eased slightly. Looking at the spiritual treasure within the spatial grid, a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. He hadn¡¯t expected to obtain the spiritual treasure so easily, and with the added bonus of a spatial grid, he had no need to worry about others discovering it, not even those Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Chen Fei glanced around and opened the third eye on his forehead. At this moment, Chen Fei was thinking about whether he should leave this layer of black mist first. After all, this entity had emerged together with the spiritual treasure, and back in the day, it must have been of the same level. Although he hadn¡¯t felt any danger yet, he wondered what might happen later. As for the numerous spiritual auras scattered within the black mist, the main body of the spiritual treasure was now in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, so he had no interest in those spiritual auras. Of course, it¡¯s not that he completely disregarded them, but there was really no need to go out of his way to search for them. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and beneath his third eye, the black mist still pervaded. However, in Chen Fei¡¯s field of vision, many lines had appeared, and one of them curved and extended into the distance. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly; it seemed that this black mist had indeed distorted perception. If he continued in a straight line as he believed, he would end up going in circles inside it. Stepping into the void, Chen Fei followed the guidance of his third eye and flew forward in an arc. Just as he had flown a few miles, Chen Fei¡¯s figure suddenly paused slightly. In his perception, a figure had arrived above him at an astonishing speed. Chen Fei looked up, and a figure was overlooking him, especially pausing for a moment at the location of his third eye. ¡°Interesting eye technique,¡± said Gong Jianlan with a hint of interest. Having the Phoenix Eye secret technique, there were rarely any eye techniques that would impress Gong Jianlan. Chen Fei¡¯s current use of the Heavenly Eye technique indeed gave Gong Jianlan a feeling of admiration. ¡°Greetings, Senior!¡± Chen Fei quickly bowed and intentionally displayed a sense of respect in his demeanor. In the face of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak expert, there was a vast difference between ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm early-stage cultivators in terms of identity, status, and strength. The two were not easily comparable. Gong Jianlan¡¯s gaze contemplated the situation. In the brief moment when she had been searching just now, she hadn¡¯t sensed even a trace of the spiritual treasure¡¯s aura. Continuing to search in this manner would have a very low likelihood of success. Coincidentally, she had encountered Chen Fei and had initially thought of having him use his eye technique to search, but she quickly realized it was wishful thinking. A mere early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, even with a good eye technique, could surpass the Phoenix Eye? She couldn¡¯t even locate the current position of the spiritual treasure herself, so having an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior look for it would be a far-fetched idea. Gong Jianlan nodded slightly, then disappeared from sight. She decided to continue her search on her own. Chen Fei watched as Gong Jianlan moved away, his gaze shifting. He noticed that the route he had just set had changed. The black mist¡¯s interference with perception was continuously fluctuating. Fortunately, with his Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei could safely follow that thin line and leave this place. After flying for several miles again, Chen Fei sensed oppressive gazes several times along the way. All of them were from Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak experts, but on Chen Fei, they didn¡¯t sense even a hint of the spiritual treasure¡¯s aura. In this situation, they naturally took a look and then left, continuing to search for the next person. ¡°Spiritual aura?¡± As he flew forward for some distance, Chen Fei suddenly saw a faint shimmer of light. With his Heavenly Eye activated, his vision was forcibly zoomed in, and he could clearly see the source of the faint light. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that while he was focused on his path, he would actually come across a spiritual aura. However, with the entire area covered by the black mist for dozens of miles, the scattered locations of the spiritual auras were difficult for anyone to discern. Encountering a spiritual aura was indeed a matter of luck. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he arrived in front of the spiritual aura. Since he had stumbled upon it, Chen Fei had no reason to abandon this spiritual aura. Even if he didn¡¯t use it himself, he could give it to the members of the Primordial Sword Sect. Currently, the strength of the Primordial Sword Sect, aside from Chen Fei, was still relatively weak. It wasn¡¯t that the other members of the sect weren¡¯t working hard; it was just that Chen Fei had progressed too rapidly, and they hadn¡¯t been able to catch up. To change this situation, the Primordial Sword Sect would need at least several decades of effort. As Chen Fei was about to reach out and grab the spiritual aura, his arm suddenly jerked, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly. ¡°Whua!¡± A rushing sound, like a surging wave, emanated from the surroundings of the spiritual aura. Several spectral figures suddenly appeared and attacked Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked at these spectral figures in surprise. He swung his Qianyuan Sword, cutting through all of them. However, immediately, these spectral figures reformed, unharmed, and continued to charge at Chen Fei. These spectral figures were all composed of the power of the black mist and only appeared around the spiritual aura. There were no such figures elsewhere. Could it be a reactive response formed because the Evil had previously battled with the spiritual treasure for too long? Why hadn¡¯t they appeared around the main body of the spiritual treasure just now? Or had they been there but were all destroyed by the Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak experts? Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. He took a few steps back and was about to disperse the approaching spectral figures, causing them to dissolve back into the black mist. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. These spectral figures indeed only appeared around the spiritual aura. To someone unaware of the situation, it might seem like a protective mechanism for the spiritual aura. However, in reality, it was possible that the anomaly was subconsciously preventing any other forces from approaching the spiritual treasure, to avoid being further suppressed and eroded. This was clearly a thought pattern that had formed over thousands of years, and even though the anomaly had lost its spiritual wisdom, this instinct still persisted. ¡°These spectral figures seem somewhat like Evils.¡± Chen Fei recalled the characteristics of the spectral figures he had just encountered and couldn¡¯t help but wonder. Evils needed to be slain with mental power, but the spectral figures had remained unharmed earlier. Was it because they were only affected by elemental energy? Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he arrived in front of the spiritual aura, reaching out to grab it. In the next moment, several spectral figures surged, surrounding Chen Fei from all sides and attacking him from every angle. A faint glow emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s eyes as a dozen sword lights flew out from his sea of consciousness, shattering the surrounding spectral figures into pieces. ¡°Tss!¡± A sharp sound echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears, and the spectral figures fell to the ground like tattered cloth, wriggling continuously. The black mist around them trembled, and the frequency of the wriggling spectral figures on the ground began to accelerate. ¡°Maybe I could use the Heart Refinement Formation¡­¡± An idea popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind. If he could refine even a small part of a Fourth-Tier Evil, wouldn¡¯t he gain a source that was much stronger than a Third-Tier Evil? Chen Fei hesitated for a moment but didn¡¯t dare to set up the Heart Refinement Formation on the spot. Being within the black mist, essentially the home turf of the anomaly, attempting to refine its essence in this situation would be like inviting trouble. Chen Fei certainly didn¡¯t want to risk his life needlessly. While Chen Fei suspected that this anomaly had lost its spiritual wisdom and only retained some instincts, there hadn¡¯t been any significant danger since the arrival of the black mist, aside from the interference with perception. However, precisely because only instincts remained, any actions that posed a threat to the anomaly could trigger a more intense counterattack, regardless of the consequences. Chen Fei activated his Heavenly Eye and followed the thin line from earlier as he soared into the sky, continuing to head towards the outer edge of the black mist. He didn¡¯t go in search of Qin Haishan and the others. With the black mist erasing their auras, Chen Fei had no way to locate them. Besides, all three of them were wearing linked jade talismans. If Chen Fei could break free from the black mist first, Qin Haishan and the others could follow the guidance of the linked jade talismans to find their way out faster. As Chen Fei had just flown a few miles, he felt the black mist around him churning again. In the dim surroundings, several spectral figures began to form. Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness released several sword lights, cutting down these nascent spectral figures before they could fully materialize. Others might have concerns about using mental techniques, worrying that their minds might be infected by the anomaly. After all, the anomaly¡¯s level was quite high, and once the mind was contaminated, clearing it out would not be an easy task. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have such concerns. The sword lights he released were all mental reflections and couldn¡¯t infect his true consciousness. He circled around, made turns, and sometimes had to fly backward. Finally, Chen Fei felt that the density of the black mist around him was decreasing. It was clear that he was getting closer to escaping. Suddenly, Chen Fei looked downward and saw a figure kneeling on one knee on the ground. Not far away, there was a corpse lying in a pool of blood. Jian Jinsheng? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s heart trembled slightly. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s situation seemed strange at the moment. Even from a distance, Chen Fei could feel that Jian Jinsheng¡¯s elemental energy throughout his body was boiling. Was he experiencing a demonic backlash? Moreover, the black mist around was merging into Jian Jinsheng¡¯s body. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s head suddenly lifted, and he stared straight at Chen Fei. At this moment, his eyes had turned completely black, with no hint of white. In the next moment, Jian Jinsheng disappeared from below and appeared in front of Chen Fei.. Chapter 529 - Chapter 529: Searching for Him in Public Chapter 529: Searching for Him in Public Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Tsk!¡± The blade sliced through the void, emitting a faint sound. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s longsword was already in front of Chen Fei. From beginning to end, Jian Jinsheng hadn¡¯t spoken a word. He only stared at Chen Fei with pitch-black eyes, a cold, manic cruelty in his expression. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword struck first, colliding with Jian Jinsheng¡¯s blade. Chen Fei remained motionless, while Jian Jinsheng took a few steps back. At the Second Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Jian Jinsheng¡¯s cultivation was on par with Qin Haishan, but in terms of combat strength, Jian Jinsheng was undoubtedly stronger at this moment. Not only because Jian Jinsheng¡¯s mental state had reached the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, allowing him to control elemental energy more precisely, but also because Jian Jinsheng had fallen into a state of madness, and the surrounding black mist had given him a boost. He had fallen into madness, or rather, his mind had been tainted. With a simple sword strike, Chen Fei had a rough idea of Jian Jinsheng¡¯s situation through his Heavenly Eye. In theory, these black mists should never have affected the mind of someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, let alone someone in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, Jian Jinsheng had been inexplicably affected, and moreover, he had fallen deep into madness. From the outbreak of the black mist until now, it hasn¡¯t actually been a long time. Even if one¡¯s mind accidentally gets tainted, it shouldn¡¯t be this severe. It¡¯s as if Jian Jinsheng deliberately let his mind roam freely, allowing it to be contaminated, but even the most extreme cultivators of the demonic path wouldn¡¯t do such a thing. ¡°Unless Jian Jinsheng¡¯s mind was already tainted to begin with and is now being triggered?¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he recalled the scene of Jian Jinsheng¡¯s mind reaching the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm when he had glimpsed it in the Strange Heart Realm. It was during that time that Chen Fei had discovered that Jian Jinsheng¡¯s mental state had reached the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and several sects had to journey to the Boundless Sea. In recent years, Jian Jinsheng¡¯s cultivation had advanced rapidly, not only due to his remarkable innate talent but also with the assistance of the Strange Heart Realm. However, refining the Evil within the Strange Heart Realm was not as simple as it seemed. Chen Fei had to rely on a complex Heart Refinement Formation to purify the contamination within the Evil¡¯s source. If Jian Jinsheng had a similar method of purification, it would be fine. But if he used other methods that didn¡¯t thoroughly remove the contamination, over time, his mind would inevitably develop problems. Over the years, this contamination would accumulate, becoming increasingly difficult to overcome. Chen Fei realized that in the past few years, Jian Jinsheng¡¯s rate of cultivation improvement wasn¡¯t as fast as everyone initially speculated. Perhaps Jian Jinsheng himself had noticed the issue with his mind. Currently, Jian Jinsheng was only slightly stronger in cultivation than Tong Zhongqiu, and there was still a considerable distance to break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, the fact that he had fallen into madness was not just a matter of whether he could break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but whether he could recover from this manic state. If he could recover, perhaps his mind would become even stronger after breaking through the current limitations. If he couldn¡¯t recover, everything would be lost. And now, surrounded by the black mist, these dark vapors continued to seep into Jian Jinsheng¡¯s body, reducing the possibility of his recovery. As if sensing Chen Fei¡¯s tenacity, Jian Jinsheng instinctively wanted to distance himself. However, his mind, tainted by madness, contradicted this instinct, driven only by a thirst for bloodshed. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s mouth opened wide, black veins started appearing on his face, his entire aura surged violently, and he even pushed himself beyond the limits of his body in a desperate attempt to gain more power. Under the influence of madness, when faced with a situation, he would go to extremes, aware that his current state might not be enough to overpower Chen Fei, and thus he began to squeeze every bit of strength from himself. Chen Fei lifted the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, his figure flickering, leaving a lingering afterimage in place. His true self appeared in front of Jian Jinsheng, thrusting his sword forward. Blood Ignition Technique! Aperture-Cracking Technique! The Qianyuan Sword had unknowingly been engulfed in a layer of blood flames, and the faint roar of a dragon and elephant resonated through the void. Between Jian Jinsheng and Chen Fei, there was personal enmity, but it hadn¡¯t reached the point of no reconciliation. Initially, Chen Fei had been completely off Jian Jinsheng¡¯s radar, just like the Primordial Sword Sect. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s main targets had always been Tong Zhongqiu and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. As for the other smaller sects, they were just expendable entities in Jian Jinsheng¡¯s eyes. As long as he dealt with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, any affiliated sects that pleased him would be absorbed into his faction. Those that didn¡¯t please him could be eliminated entirely. In the eyes of ordinary people, a cultivator at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was considered a formidable expert, but in Jian Jinsheng¡¯s eyes, they were just so-so. So when the Divine Flame Sect and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect clashed back then, many of the Divine Flame Sect¡¯s decisions seemed quite arbitrary, doing whatever they pleased. To put it nicely, it was called acting on instinct. To put it bluntly, there was no method to their actions at all. Looking back now, it¡¯s possible that many members of the Divine Flame Sect at the time had their minds slightly tainted. This contamination might not have been apparent in their daily lives, but it had a definite impact on their personalities. The entire Divine Flame Sect had always given off an impression of unpredictability, and the higher their cultivation, the more pronounced this trait became. Feeling the might of Chen Fei¡¯s sword, Jian Jinsheng roared in anger. He thrust his sword as well, and the surrounding black mist followed him, surging towards Chen Fei. In a daze, it seemed like everything around them had turned against Chen Fei. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the whole world seemed to shrink until only Jian Jinsheng¡¯s sword remained. This sword seemed to encompass everything, leaving no room to dodge, as if there was no escape except to face it head-on. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes slightly, and within his sea of consciousness, the Profound Slaying Sword moved, tearing through the illusion before him. The sky remained the same, only Jian Jinsheng¡¯s blade came closer to Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± The black mist was torn apart directly, dispersing and gradually coalescing afterward. Jian Jinsheng involuntarily stepped backward, floating in mid-air, emitting a dull sound, like thunder. ¡°Puffi- After several steps, Jian Jinsheng still couldn¡¯t dissipate the immense force within his body. He spat out a mist of blood. Even in the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there were not many who could withstand Chen Fei¡¯s sword at this moment without using the sword element within the spatial grid. Even the top talents of the powerful factions within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, who were also in the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, wouldn¡¯t fare much better against Chen Fei. Unless they directly wielded high-grade or higher magical treasures, they could only slightly narrow the gap between them. With the physique of the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and his current cultivation in Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s physique continued to strengthen compared to when he first broke through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, gaining considerable enhancement. Although it had not yet reached the level of the physique in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was no less than the physique of those in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm who specialized in physique cultivation. The mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Tiandao Sect, for example, would likely have little difference in physique compared to Chen Fei. Moreover, with the cultivation of the Second Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, coupled with the Three Lives Broken Shadow Sword technique he practiced, and most importantly, which early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could directly release two forbidden techniques like Chen Fei during battle? With a simple activation, he could instantly use two forbidden techniques. It was as if he was breaking free from a net! But for Chen Fei, his current state was just a regular combat form. If he truly went all out, he could activate four forbidden techniques and unleash the sword element within the spatial grid. From every perspective, Chen Fei had almost reached the pinnacle of the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the true zenith of his combat power. Jian Jinsheng was formidable, and the Jian Jinsheng who had fallen into madness was even stronger than an average early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, but in front of Chen Fei, he was insufficient. ¡°You¡­¡± Jian Jinsheng¡¯s eyes, which had been completely black, now showed a glimpse of white. This heavy blow had actually brought a brief moment of clarity to Jian Jinsheng¡¯s mind. In the face of life and death, the instinctual desire for survival took precedence. Jian Jinsheng looked at Chen Fei, and suddenly, an image flashed through his mind. It was the scene when the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had moved to the Boundless Sea, one after another entering the secret realm. In that image, Jian Jinsheng had captured Chen Fei¡¯s face, a cultivator in the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the Primordial Sword Sect. Early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Jian Jinsheng¡¯s sea of consciousness churned violently, and the clarity he had regained was almost about to be obscured once more. In just a few years, a cultivator in the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm not only broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but also possessed such power? Jian Jinsheng was almost inclined to suspect that his own mind, tainted as it was, was giving rise to even more severe hallucinations. Chen Fei didn¡¯t speak, but he swiftly moved to Jian Jinsheng¡¯s front, preparing to deliver a fatal blow. However, his mental sense suddenly stirred, and he felt a tremendous force pressing down on his shoulder. ¡°Fallen into madness?¡± A figure appeared silently on the side, observing Jian Jinsheng with keen interest. Then, the figure turned to glance at Chen Fei, sizing him up. ¡°We¡¯ve met!¡± Chen Fei said as he felt the dissipation of the force on his shoulder, bowing respectfully. Chen Fei recognized this person, and in fact, there were probably very few Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the Thousand Feathers Alliance who didn¡¯t know him. Jiang Xiuming, the Supreme Elder of the Tiandao Sect, a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. He wore a plain blue robe, quite different from the robust figures of the other Tiandao Sect disciples. Jiang Xiuming appeared somewhat slender, with no trace of the characteristic features of Tiandao Sect¡¯s cultivation methods. ¡°Incarnating madness here, even if you¡¯re not killed by him, you¡¯ll ultimately face death.¡± Jiang Xiuming said, then turned his gaze back to Jian Jinsheng and continued, ¡°However, falling into madness isn¡¯t entirely useless. Can you sense the aura of spiritual treasures?¡± ¡°Spiritual treasures?¡± Jian Jinsheng, recognizing Jiang Xiuming¡¯s identity, was taken aback by his words. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Yes, spiritual treasures! If you can sense them and assist me in finding a spiritual treasure, afterward, I can help cleanse your tainted mind,¡± Jiang Xiuming said with a deep tone. Jiang Xiuming had been searching for quite some time, and while he hadn¡¯t found any spiritual treasures, he had noticed the unusual spiritual resonance scattered all around. Clearly, there was a peculiar symbiotic and confrontational relationship between the spiritual treasures and the oddities of this place. The oddities possessed a special sensitivity to the location of the spiritual treasures. Because of this, upon seeing Jian Jinsheng fall into madness, Jiang Xiuming had the idea that perhaps he could use him to locate the spiritual treasure. Even determining a general direction would be helpful. ¡°And you, I know you excel at searching for secrets and techniques. From now on, stick by my side, and you¡¯ll have your benefits,¡± Jiang Xiuming said to Chen Fei without any room for negotiation.. Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: An Order Chapter 530: An Order Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei did not refuse, and in fact, he couldn¡¯t refuse. When Jiang Xiuming uttered these words, it inherently represented a command. Actually, Jiang Xiuming had already seen Chen Fei from a distance before, in the depths of the black mist, but he didn¡¯t pay much attention to him at that time. And now, Chen Fei had actually reached the edge of the black mist, indicating that he possessed a remarkable method of exploration. Jiang Xiuming had previously believed that he could find the spiritual treasure on his own, but after searching for so long, he had to admit that his previous optimism was somewhat unfounded. Continuing the search would likely yield little results, and he might even be beaten to it by others. Therefore, when he saw Chen Fei and Jian Jinsheng, Jiang Xiuming couldn¡¯t help but consider asking for their help. Although they were only in the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, in the current situation where there were no other options, he had to try everything. After all, it couldn¡¯t get any worse than the current circumstances. ¡°I shall heed the senior¡¯s command!¡± Chen Fei nodded slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of curiosity. Following Jiang Xiuming seemed like a decent choice now. At the very least, no one would suspect that the spiritual treasure was on him. Furthermore, standing in their current location, Chen Fei noticed that the outskirts of the black mist seemed to be shrinking, which meant that the eerie power was receding, and the danger within the black mist was diminishing. If it was indeed the case, then Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to hurry to leave. Clearing any possible suspicion from himself first would actually be a good thing. According to Chen Fei¡¯s expectations, these peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t just give up if they couldn¡¯t find the spiritual treasure. They would likely stay forcefully even after the black mist dissipated. They might not even wait for the black mist to completely disperse; there might already be peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators waiting outside. In the eyes of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, this incomplete spiritual treasure, which couldn¡¯t get any more incomplete, might appear as mere scrap, valuable but limited. However, in the eyes of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, it would be a supreme treasure, a key that could potentially break through the limits of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Guaranteed success was impossible, but even a slight increase in the odds offered great hope. Anything involving the Mountain Sea Realm, even if it was just a tiny glimmer of hope, was enough to make them all flock to it. In this situation, many methods that wouldn¡¯t be used under normal circumstances would likely be employed one after another, all in the pursuit of finding the spiritual treasure. ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but we need to try!¡± Jian Jinsheng heard Jiang Xiuming¡¯s words and felt somewhat uncertain. At the same time, the clarity he had just regained was being eroded once again. As Jiang Xiuming had mentioned, even if Jian Jinsheng wasn¡¯t slain by Chen Fei, he would likely end up becoming eerie fertilizer and eventually die within the black mist. ¡°Let¡¯s begin!¡± Jiang Xiuming, seeing Jian Jinsheng¡¯s condition, pointed his finger at the center of Jian Jinsheng¡¯s forehead, and a blade of light swept through his spiritual sea, splitting the black mist into two, which then began to dissipate. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s mind suddenly lightened, a sense of relief washed over him, and his eyes cleared instantly. Realizing his own condition, Jian Jinsheng wasted no time and started sensing the aura of the spiritual treasure. ¡°It¡¯s over there!¡± After a moment of sensing, Jian Jinsheng pointed towards the right. With a wave of his right hand, Jiang Xiuming, carrying Chen Fei and Jian Jinsheng with his spiritual energy, disappeared from their original location. When they reappeared, the three of them were already above a cluster of spiritual resonance. Jian Jinsheng sensed the aura of the spiritual treasure, but it was not the essence of the treasure itself; it was the spiritual resonance that had peeled off from the treasure. On the surface, the two auras seemed identical, but their essence was vastly different. Jiang Xiuming remained expressionless as he clenched the spiritual resonance below. It couldn¡¯t be said that Jian Jinsheng had made a mistake, but this was not the outcome Jiang Xiuming had been hoping for. ¡°To distinguish the differences between the two, continue!¡± Jiang Xiuming said in a deep voice. Jian Jinsheng nodded and stared at the spiritual resonance before him for a moment. Then, he once again used the power of the black mist to sense the aura of the spiritual treasure. If it weren¡¯t for Jiang Xiuming by his side, solely relying on this ability to sense the aura of the treasure, Jian Jinsheng would probably have gathered a considerable amount of spiritual resonance by now. However, if not for Jiang Xiuming, at this moment, Jian Jinsheng would either have been slain by Chen Fei with a single sword or have merged too deeply with the black mist, becoming a complete puppet. In Jian Jinsheng¡¯s perception at this moment, there were several auras of spiritual treasures within a few miles, but upon careful examination, he realized they were all spiritual resonances, not the actual treasures themselves. Jian Jinsheng opened his eyes, turned to look at Jiang Xiuming, and said, ¡°They are all spiritual resonances; I cannot sense the aura of the actual treasure.¡± Jiang Xiuming¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, knowing that he shouldn¡¯t hold too much hope, but they had just started, and it seemed like their hope was about to be extinguished abruptly. ¡°Point them out one by one,¡± Jiang Xiuming instructed. ¡°Alright, over there!¡± Jian Jinsheng quickly pointed in a direction, and Jiang Xiuming, with the two others in tow, disappeared once more. When they reappeared, there was a cluster of spiritual resonance floating below them. Jiang Xiuming waved his hand to collect the spiritual resonance and then looked at Jian Jinsheng, who quickly pointed out another direction. For someone like Jiang Xiuming with his level of cultivation, the spiritual resonance held no assistance anymore. As for the subtle hints of the Mountain Sea Realm contained within, Jiang Xiuming had already grasped these shallow insights long ago. For a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator like Jiang Xiuming, what was needed were deeper insights into the Mountain Sea Realm, something that couldn¡¯t be solved by a bit of spiritual resonance. To acquire the essence of the spiritual treasure was essential. As for the increase in lifespan from gathering spiritual resonance, Jiang Xiuming had already consumed other life-extending elixirs, rendering the spiritual resonance ineffective. Now, Jiang Xiuming had collected the spiritual resonance with the most he could do, mainly to bring it back to the members of the Tiandao Sect. It was more of a formality at this point. They had checked more than a dozen places in succession, and each place had yielded only spiritual resonance. They had also encountered a few other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, but none of them were related to the spiritual treasure. Jiang Xiuming¡¯s expression grew solemn, and he turned to Chen Fei. Chen Fei activated his Heavenly Eye and also found several instances of spiritual resonance. Compared to Jian Jinsheng, Chen Fei¡¯s search for spiritual resonance was much slower. After all, Jian Jinsheng relied on the assistance of the entire mist, while Chen Fei had to use his Heavenly Eye to painstakingly search for it. ¡°Jiang Xiuming, why did you bring two more people with you?¡± A voice rang out, and the figure of Gong Jianlan appeared nearby. She glanced at Chen Fei and recognized him as the junior with impressive eye techniques that she had seen before. Gong Jianlan then turned her gaze towards Jian Jinsheng, her expression slightly changing as she sensed something was amiss with him. At the same time, she understood Jiang Xiuming¡¯s intention. ¡°It¡¯s no use; we can only find spiritual resonance, not the spiritual treasure,¡± Jiang Xiuming shook his head. The relationship between the Tiandao Sect and the Fengwu Pavilion was relatively good. When they were initially planning to contend for the spiritual treasure, they belonged to the same small faction. Therefore, Jiang Xiuming didn¡¯t keep it a secret from Gong Jianlan, mainly because there was little point in concealing it when they couldn¡¯t find the treasure. ¡°The range of the black mist is shrinking rapidly. Let¡¯s go outside and gather everyone,¡± Gong Jianlan suggested after some thought, her voice serious. ¡°Agreed!¡± Jiang Xiuming nodded without opposition, and with Chen Fei and Jian Jinsheng in tow, he rushed towards the outskirts. Chen Fei didn¡¯t resist, allowing Jiang Xiuming to lead the way while glancing at Jian Jinsheng nearby. Jian Jinsheng had been borrowing the power of the black mist to sense the aura of the spiritual treasure. At this moment, the clarity in his eyes had become much cloudier. He struggled to maintain his clarity, but it was evident that, relying solely on his own strength, it had become difficult for him to do so. Furthermore, since they hadn¡¯t found the spiritual treasure, Jiang Xiuming had no intention of helping Jian Jinsheng cleanse the contamination. After a brief moment, the group broke through the black mist, and in the sky, several peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were already stationed there, looking down below. As soon as someone emerged from the black mist, they would be immediately summoned and required to wait in a designated area. This behavior might seem overbearing, but with over a dozen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators standing there, even if you were unwilling, you had to comply. After all, it wasn¡¯t the will of a single sect but the joint demand of ten top forces. Even late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t leave this place at the moment. Jiang Xiuming glanced at Chen Fei and Jian Jinsheng. He initially considered sending the two directly to the designated location but ultimately decided to keep them with him. Perhaps later, during the identification of the aura of the spiritual treasure, having the two with him could help him confirm the presence of the treasure faster. It was a possibility. Other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators glanced at the two briefly, but their gaze lingered mainly on Jian Jinsheng. The taint of demonic influence on him was too obvious, and with a little thought, they understood Jiang Xiuming¡¯s intentions. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, observing the half-circle of black mist below as it continued to shrink, revealing the muddy ground that had been tainted by its presence. As the radius of the black mist diminished, more and more Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators appeared and were then guided to a designated area to wait. After a full three hours had passed, the black mist condensed to a radius of about a mile and then stopped shrinking. Gong Jianlan plunged directly into the black mist, pulling out the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who were trapped inside one by one. From that moment on, aside from those who had been killed in combat, all the other individuals were gathered here. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from the ten factions stood at the periphery, subtly enclosing the rest of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were positioned above, overlooking the scene below. Although the surrounded Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators harbored grievances, no one dared to voice their discontent. Anyone who dared to step forward at this moment would likely be made an example of. Having lived for so long, nobody would engage in such a foolish act. The atmosphere was tense as the sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators scanned the people below repeatedly, but they couldn¡¯t detect the slightest aura of the spiritual treasure. If the spiritual treasure were truly down there at this moment, even with the most powerful concealment techniques, it couldn¡¯t be hidden perfectly. That was a spiritual treasure, and with the power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, perfect concealment was impossible. To possess such power, one would either be a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator or a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator on the verge of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm with just a slight push. None of the people below met these criteria. No one brought up the idea of searching Qiankun Bags. At this point, that would have been a relentless approach, and even the sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, though overbearing, hadn¡¯t reached that level of audacity. Jiang Xiuming glanced at Jian Jinsheng and Chen Fei. Jian Jinsheng earnestly sensed the surroundings but ultimately shook his head, and Chen Fei did the same. ¡°Could it be that it¡¯s already left this place?¡± someone murmured quietly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°I¡¯ll go guard the passage.¡± Gong Jianlan uttered these words and then transformed into a phoenix, soaring into the sky. In the blink of an eye, she disappeared from view. The other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators remained silent. Some followed behind Gong Jianlan and vanished as well, while others, still not giving up hope, continued to watch the scene below. Another quarter of an hour passed, and all the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had disappeared. Those below couldn¡¯t help but relax. Chen Fei looked at Jian Jinsheng beside him, and Jian Jinsheng¡¯s body stiffened involuntarily.. Chapter 531 - Chapter 531: The Uncrowned King Chapter 531: The Uncrowned King Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the midst of the dark mist, even after succumbing to the demonic influence, Jian Jinsheng still retained vivid memories of what transpired. Attacking others in such a manner and drawing attention to oneself was entirely normal. However, the crucial point was that Jian Jinsheng realized he couldn¡¯t possibly defeat Chen Fei. Growing into a martial artist of the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within just a few years was nothing short of astonishing. Initially, Jian Jinsheng had acquired a hidden cave and the resources within it, leading to a meteoric rise in his cultivation and soaring confidence. Subsequently, he even eliminated the Combined Aperture Tempering realm disciples of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and supported the nearly collapsing Divine Flame Sect. He had turned the tide! In the following period, he engaged in continuous conflicts with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, gradually encroaching upon their territory. Simultaneously, Jian Jinsheng¡¯s own cultivation continued to advance, with his mental strength surpassing the level expected for his cultivation. According to Jian Jinsheng¡¯s own estimation, he would break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within a few years. At that point, he believed he would truly become the uncrowned king of this realm. As for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, even with the protection of their mountain gate formation, it would be absolutely incapable of withstanding the power of the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The downfall of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was merely a matter of time. However, before Jian Jinsheng could break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect unexpectedly departed, which somewhat disrupted Jian Jinsheng¡¯s plans. Subsequently, Jian Jinsheng discovered that he had a problem with his mental state, as the insidious nature of greed had finally revealed its drawbacks. His cultivation growth had involuntarily started to slow down. A martial artist¡¯s mental state was fundamental, and when problems arose in one¡¯s mental state, if not addressed promptly, it amounted to sowing the seeds of future troubles. This was something Jian Jinsheng was well aware of. However, the contamination from the insidious nature of greed was too severe. Initially concealed, by the time it was truly discovered, it was already deeply entrenched. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s visit to the imperial city this time was to obtain a spiritual resonance and cleanse his mental state once. While it might not completely eliminate the contamination, it would at least reduce it, allowing him to spend more time slowly purifying it afterward. Unfortunately, with the outbreak of the dark mist, the contamination within Jian Jinsheng¡¯s mental state was directly triggered. He realized the danger and tried to escape, but no matter which way he went, he couldn¡¯t find a way out, until his spiritual insight was completely shrouded. Jian Jinsheng was undoubtedly a genius of remarkable talent, coupled with his own luck, enabling him to discover a hidden Combined Aperture Tempering realm cave through self-study. By relying on self-guidance, he ultimately succeeded in breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, delivering a powerful blow to his arch-enemy, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, leaving them almost helpless in the face of his prowess. In the first half of his life, Jian Jinsheng could be described as sailing smoothly. The past oppression from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect seemed more like a tempering process that ultimately forged Jian Jinsheng into who he was. However, who could have anticipated that now, having succumbed to the demonic influence and barely regaining clarity, there was a formidable Combined Aperture Tempering realm figure standing beside him? Moreover, their relationship was far from amicable, if not outright hostile. According to Jian Jinsheng¡¯s own disposition, if someone dared to attack him in such a manner, regardless of the reason, they would have to pay a heavy price for their actions. ¡°Whoosh!¡± A breaking sound echoed as two individuals, Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu, appeared next to Chen Fei. Their luck was remarkable, as each of them had obtained a spiritual resonance. Within their QJankun Bags, a faint spiritual radiance was still lingering. The Qiankun Bag was a magical treasure that couldn¡¯t even suppress the aura of a spiritual resonance, let alone a spiritual treasure. Because of this, those Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had a clear understanding of the situation as they scanned everyone. Upon seeing Tong Zhongqiu, Jian Jinsheng subconsciously tightened the hilt of his sword. For Tong Zhongqiu, the situation between them was truly a matter of life and death. Tong Zhongqiu gazed at Jian Jinsheng, his expression somewhat complex. This was the person who had nearly suffocated the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect not long ago, and now he had fallen into the grip of demonic influence. Jian Jinsheng¡¯s current aura was excessively tainted, far from the pristine aura of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Judging by his appearance, the depth of his demonic influence was profound, with little hope of recovery. This meant that the best outcome for Jian Jinsheng was to maintain his current state. Because he had to constantly resist mental contamination, he couldn¡¯t fully exert his strength, as there was a constant risk of falling back into the demonic influence. If he were to fall completely into the demonic influence again, there would be no possibility of him ever regaining his sanity. He would become a madman driven solely by the urge to kill, until his body ultimately disintegrated. Tong Zhongqiu had been worried that Jian Jinsheng might secretly break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, the current situation was quite different from his expectations. ¡°What do you want?¡± Jian Jinsheng turned his gaze towards Chen Fei and spoke in a deep voice. ¡°Techniques, treasures, and the Qiankun Bag, I want it all!¡± Chen Fei responded after a brief pause. For Chen Fei, it wasn¡¯t necessary to kill Jian Jinsheng. Keeping him alive would at least allow for the acquisition of techniques. ¡°Very well!¡± Jian Jinsheng didn¡¯t hesitate at all. He produced a jade scroll and engraved all the techniques he had cultivated onto it. The Divine Flame Sect¡¯s own legacy had long been scattered and was not worth mentioning. Most of what Jian Jinsheng had learned came from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cave he had discovered. Since these were originally someone else¡¯s belongings, Jian Jinsheng felt no burden in giving them away and had no intention of hiding any crucial information. Now, the most important thing was to stay alive in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. As for whether Tong Zhongqiu would seek retribution later, that was a matter for the future. In less than a moment, Jian Jinsheng had recorded the techniques, all the while making a solemn vow in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei took a look at the jade scroll and, using his Heavenly Eye, found no hidden agenda. He reached out to receive it and simultaneously probed it with his spiritual insight. It took Chen Fei half an hour to thoroughly examine all the techniques contained within the jade scroll. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current level of expertise, he didn¡¯t detect any issues with the techniques. The Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword had integrated various techniques, and Chen Fei had even perfected it to the highest level. Typically, if there were any problems with the techniques, Chen Fei would easily spot them. Moreover, Chen Fei also had his status panel, which showed no anomalies at the moment. [Technique: Withering Prosperity Scripture] [Technique: Heart Intent Sword] These were the two Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques that Jian Jinsheng primarily practiced. The Withering Prosperity Scripture focused on cultivating elemental energy and was known for its ability to switch between life and death. Chen Fei, after reading through the techniques, found that some of the claims were exaggerated. At most, the Withering Prosperity Scripture allowed for entering a feigned death state when severely injured, which could be used to facilitate rapid recovery. It also had excellent effects for concealing one¡¯s presence, effectively making the practitioner seem like an inanimate object. It was likely that Jian Jinsheng had used this technique when he ambushed the Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, successfully deceiving others. Within the Withering Prosperity Scripture, there was also a forbidden technique called ¡°Life and Death Reversal,¡± which could directly reverse elemental energy and flesh, granting immense power. However, this forbidden technique, once unleashed, could result in the practitioner dying before their enemies if not controlled properly. It was quite extreme. Aside from these aspects, the Withering Prosperity Scripture didn¡¯t seem to surpass the original Primordial Profound Art by much, and its explanations for the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were even less detailed than the Primordial Profound Art. As for the Heart Intent Sword technique, it was a mental technique focused on cultivating the heart and the sword, capable of soul-cutting attacks. In terms of raw power, it might not surpass the Profound Slaying Sword, but the Heart Intent Sword excelled in speed, with the principle of ¡°where the mind reaches, the sword arrives.¡± When integrated with the Profound Slaying Sword, it could enhance Chen Fei¡¯s mental attacks¡¯ speed. Overall, it was a decent haul that could raise the upper limit of Chen Fei¡¯s techniques. Seeing that Chen Fei had no further intentions, Jian Jinsheng left the Qiankun Bag and the sword, then darted towards the distance. Tong Zhongqiu glanced at Qin Haishan, who hesitated for a moment before nodding. Tong Zhongqiu¡¯s eyes showed gratitude, and the two of them quickly followed in Jian Jinsheng¡¯s wake. With severe injuries and a lack of magical treasures, if Tong Zhongqiu and the others couldn¡¯t kill Jian Jinsheng in this state, Chen Fei would have nothing to say. Chen Fei watched the three of them depart and casually found a hilltop to settle down on. Many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had already left since the matter concerning the spiritual resonance had concluded. Continuing to stay here served no purpose. However, there were still some Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts moving around the area, hoping to find any overlooked treasures. Especially the ten-mile-radius area that had been restricted earlier was the focus of their exploration. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the ground, casting a casual glance at the sky before closing his eyes. Some peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts remained hidden in mid-air, observing the lower Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. Nobody noticed them, but Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye was highly sensitive to even the faintest signs. Chen Fei chose not to leave at this moment, not out of concern for being suspected, but purely to study the dark mist. As Chen Fei continued to practice the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword, he increased the proficiency of the technique while observing the state of the spiritual treasure within the spatial grid. Due to the time stagnation within the spatial grid, Chen Fei could meticulously observe the current condition of the spiritual treasure. The complete appearance of this spiritual treasure should have been a short ruler, but now only a small portion remained, covered in gaps and cracks. Injured to this extent, it might not even be able to accumulate elemental energy, let alone retain much power for refining elemental energy. It would be difficult to gauge how much energy it could muster in combat. Nevertheless, even in this state, this spiritual treasure remained highly sought after by peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. That was because it represented a hope, a hope for reaching the Mountain Sea Realm. However, the size of this hope was uncertain, often more of an obsession. For those truly aiming to break into the Mountain Sea Realm, even if you gave them a damaged spiritual treasure like this, or even a pristine one, it might not necessarily lead to significant changes. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Would giving a spiritual weapon to an Visceral Tempering realm martial artist instantly propel them to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Would giving a magical treasure to a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner immediately grant them entry into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Such questions remained unanswered. Breaking through isn¡¯t as simple as that; otherwise, many sects¡¯ legacies wouldn¡¯t have been severed. Even intact spiritual weapons or magical treasures couldn¡¯t achieve such a feat, let alone damaged ones. Different levels of cultivation lead to different perspectives on the matter. To those in the Mountain Sea Realm, this broken spiritual treasure might seem like scrap metal, just as Chen Fei viewed damaged and unusable magical treasures as scrap metal. Chen Fei would never hear of someone crossing thousands of miles just to retrieve a low-grade magical treasure that was broken beyond repair. However, at Chen Fei¡¯s current level, this broken spiritual treasure was considered a treasure! Chapter 532 - Chapter 532: Screaming Chapter 532: Screaming Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As night fell, in Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the concealed practitioners at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had disappeared. For them, it was a complete abandonment as they all rushed to block the passage leading to the Boundless Sea. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, and his figure flashed, arriving at the edge of the black mist. At this moment, there were still some Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who hadn¡¯t left yet, and they shifted their focus to the black mist. Their spiritual wisdom had been eroded, and the power of the Fourth-Tier Evil left them almost powerless, invisible elsewhere. If one were to hear about Fourth-Tier Evil appearing somewhere on an ordinary day, they would probably not even think about going there, as it was impossible to approach such a place. The area of the black mist had now reduced significantly, only about a mile in radius compared to the beginning. Chen Fei found a place with fewer people and entered the black mist. After advancing a dozen meters, Chen Fei stopped, and a beam of light blossomed from his forehead. He scanned the surroundings and found no signs of other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators¡¯ prying eyes. Several Strange Heart Stones fell to the ground, and Chen Fei pointed his right hand forward. With his elemental power flowing like a river, he instantly formed a Heart Refinement Formation. A Heart Refinement Formationthat couldn¡¯t even cleanse a Second Rank Eccentric, let alone have an effect on a Fourth-Tier Evil, even if this Fourth-Tier Evil was already crippled. Without pausing, Chen Fei continued his hand gestures, and five more small formations gradually appeared within the Heart Refinement Formation, forming a six-layered Heart Refinement Formation. In Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, his spiritual power operated at its peak, and another formation slowly manifested within the Heart Refinement Formation. After a moment, Chen Fei let out a long breath. The stacking of Heart Refinement Formations became more challenging as he progressed. The seven-layered Heart Refinement Formation was rarely used by Chen Fei because the probability of failure was too high, and the Strange Heart Stones could explode directly. In the Boundless Sea, Strange Heart Stones within the Strange Heart Realm did not become easier to find; in fact, the difficulty of searching had increased. It was rumored that disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect specialized in searching for Strange Heart Stones within the Strange Heart Realm. After all, compared to the risks of refining the Heart-Eccentric, there was no risk at all in obtaining Strange Heart Stones. Fortunately, when Chen Fei slew Third-Tier Evils, he occasionally found some Strange Heart Stones in the areas where Third-Tier Evils resided. Otherwise, Chen Fei estimated that he wouldn¡¯t be able to set up the Heart Refinement Formations at all. The Heart Refinement Formation flickered with a faint light, and Chen Fei tried to incorporate the black mist into the Heart Refinement Formation, but it turned the black mist into nothingness, leaving nothing behind. Chen Fei remained composed and took out the Spiritual resonance from his Qiankun Bag. As soon as the Spiritual resonance appeared, a slight ripple spread through the surrounding black mist, and faint shadows began to coalesce. Chen Fei held the Spiritual resonance in his right hand, watching as the shadows around him gradually took shape, then lunged towards him. Several sword lights flew out of Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, directly cutting down the surrounding shadows, turning them into black coagulated substances that fell to the ground and began to wriggle continuously. Normally, without breaking the black mist, these shadows, even if temporarily repelled, couldn¡¯t be completely slain unless Chen Fei had the ability to uproot this Fourth-Tier Evil. Chen Fei waved his right hand, sweeping these black coagulated substances on the ground into the Heart Refinement Formation. The Heart Refinement Formation operated quietly, and a faint, almost inaudible wailing came from within the formation. The surrounding black mist began to sway slightly, a subtle sense of hostility emerging in the vicinity. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he looked around and then at the Heart Refinement Formation. The black coagulated substances seemed to condense further, turning into black stones that, at a glance, bore some resemblance to the Strange Heart Stones within the Strange Heart Realm. Chen Fei continued to activate the Heart Refinement Formation, but these black stones showed no further reaction. No more contamination was being refined out of them. Chen Fei removed the Heart Refinement Formation from the ground and used his elemental power to carry the black stones away from the black mist. Chen Fei stared at the black stones, feeling uncertain, and didn¡¯t dare to easily refine them. If the black mist was similar to a warrior¡¯s elemental power, then the shadows that appeared just now seemed to carry the essence of a warrior¡¯s flesh and blood. Both elemental power and flesh and blood were crucial to warriors. So, what use would these black stones, created by this Fourth-Tier Evil, an existence on the same level as the Mountain Sea Realm, have? Should he directly absorb them or use them for some other purpose? Chen Fei was unsure and hesitated to directly absorb them because he suspected whether the seven-layered Heart Refinement Formation could completely refine them. If there was any contamination left behind, it would undoubtedly be extremely stubborn and concealed. If absorbed into the body, it would be manageable if it mixed with flesh and blood or elemental power, but if it directly influenced the spiritual consciousness, that would be the most troublesome scenario. In the past, Jian Jinsheng had used the Heart Intent Sword to slay eccentrics in the Strange Heart Realm and then refine them. The Heart Intent Sword could sever souls and naturally had the effect of removing contamination. Each time, Jian Jinsheng seemed to have completely cleared out the contamination within the Strange Heart Origin, but in reality, the contamination lay hidden in the deepest recesses. By the time the contamination was discovered, it had already completely fused with the spiritual consciousness, making it impossible to remove with conventional methods. Chen Fei looked at the black stone in his hand, and his brow furrowed slightly. The black stone was dispersing. Chen Fei took out a jade box and placed the black stone inside, but the dispersion didn¡¯t stop. This was becoming troublesome. It seemed that only a spatial grid could prevent this kind of dispersion. However, within the spatial grid, there was a spiritual treasure and a reserve of sword energy. The sword energy was a trump card for critical moments and couldn¡¯t be easily discarded. Moreover, the hostility that had appeared in the black mist earlier was remarkably similar to the Strange Heart Realm, so could it be that the Strange Heart Realm was a massive eccentricity? Chen Fei was lost in thought about these sudden ideas and the more he thought about it, the more similarities he found between the two. As Chen Fei was contemplating these matters with his head lowered, his expression suddenly changed, and he turned to look behind him. In the distance, three people were engaged in a conversation. One of them seemed to sense Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, turned to look in his direction, gave Chen Fei a brief glance, and then withdrew his gaze. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, and after some consideration, he stepped into the black mist. Upon seeing Chen Fei enter the black mist, the three individuals stopped their conversation, exchanged glances, and then their figures flickered, disappearing on the spot. Several tens of miles away, ¡°The Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s Qiankun Bag was indeed in the hands of that person just now,¡± Sui Minghua said in a deep voice, referring to the individual who had glanced at Chen Fei earlier. ¡°So, the Black Divine Bead must be in his possession too. What should we do?¡± Xu Hualu whispered, a hint of coldness in his eyes. ¡°He¡¯s just one person, and his cultivation is only at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. How about we find an opportunity to kill him directly? It would solve all our problems!¡± Jia Wenbing swung his right hand in a virtual slash, his tone ruthless. ¡°It¡¯s crowded here, and there are too many prying eyes. It doesn¡¯t seem appropriate,¡± Sui Minghua thought for a moment and shook his head. Currently, there were still many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the vicinity, all exploring within the black mist. They had no intention of leaving in the short term. Taking action here could easily attract onlookers, leading to unnecessary complications. Sui Minghua only wanted to obtain the Black Divine Bead and didn¡¯t want to get involved in other matters. ¡°But if we don¡¯t act now, we might not get another chance, and he has companions too,¡± Jia Wenbing furrowed his brow. Earlier, Chen Fei had been standing next to Jiang Xiuming, and many people had noticed it. They didn¡¯t initially think that Chen Fei had any relationship with Jiang Xiuming. It seemed more like he had been coerced into doing something. However, when Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu appeared next to Chen Fei, they had a clearer picture. Now, Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu were nowhere to be seen, but it was highly likely that they would return later. In that scenario, three against three, Jia Wenbing didn¡¯t feel that his side had any advantage. On the contrary, it was better to act decisively now while the other side was alone. Sui Minghua furrowed his brow, feeling some regret for placing the Black Divine Bead on The Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s person earlier. However, The Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s Spatial Void Travel technique was quite powerful, and it was safe to place a bead on him. Moreover, Sui Minghua still had one in his possession, and for the upcoming task, they would need The Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s Spatial Void Travel. It wasn¡¯t feasible to insist on having both Black Divine Beads in his possession. Little did he expect that when the black mist dissipated, The Heavenly Sun True Immortal didn¡¯t reappear, and the Qiankun Bag fell into someone else¡¯s hands, resulting in one less Black Divine Bead. ¡°What if we try to buy it from him?¡± Xu Hualu suggested. ¡°I¡¯m afraid he might demand an exorbitant price, and it might not be easy to handle then.¡± Jia Wenbing shook his head and whispered, ¡°Let¡¯s take the initiative while he¡¯s off guard. If we can kill him, we will; if not, at least we can seriously injure him and then snatch the Qiankun Bag and make our escape.¡± A cold and ruthless smile appeared on Jia Wenbing¡¯s face. Sui Minghua and Xu Hualu exchanged a glance, both feeling tempted. Killing him would be ideal, but even if they couldn¡¯t, there was a good chance they could snatch the Qiankun Bag. Their goal would still be achieved, and what they sought was a swift and decisive action. ¡°The night is long, and we should act early!¡± Jia Wenbing urged in a low voice, seeing that both Sui Minghua and Xu Hualu were considering the plan. ¡°Yes, while he¡¯s alone, the three of us can surround and attack him. If he doesn¡¯t die, he¡¯ll be severely injured!¡± Xu Hualu agreed. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go for the attack, and it¡¯s best if we can pin him down right then and there!¡± Sui Minghua nodded and said in a deep voice. Jia Wenbing couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°You¡¯re making sense! Pin him down right there!¡± Suddenly, a voice rang in the ears of the three individuals. Their hearts skipped a beat as they hadn¡¯t sensed anyone approaching. Instinctively, they turned to look and found three figures surrounding them. Sui Minghua swung his blade, but the figures in front of him suddenly dissipated. In the next moment, a piercing scream echoed, and Sui Minghua turned his head to see three figures merging into one, followed by a sword piercing through Jia Wenbing. Jia Wenbing, at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s initial stage, was as fragile as paper, without the slightest resistance. His blood splattered into the sky, and then he collapsed directly into a pool of blood. The Three Lives Shattered Shadow Sword, though not yet perfected, displayed formidable power, especially when the two shadowy figures merged with the original self, unleashing an extreme burst of strength. As for the earlier ambush, it was naturally due to the hiding effect of the Three Lives Shattered Shadow Sword. The Three Lives Mysterious Flower technique from the past indeed had a remarkable concealment ability. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared, and Sui Minghua¡¯s expression was filled with astonishment and anger. He had plotted against others in secret, only to be directly killed by someone. His earlier schemes had become a joke. Chen Fei shook the blood off his sword with a flick of his hand. His entire body¡¯s aura ignited under the effects of the Blood Ignition Technique and the Aperture-Cracking Technique. Sui Minghua and Xu Hualu had cold expressions. They formed a pincer attack and charged at Chen Fei. In the next moment, the sound of explosions soared into the sky, accompanied by the furious roars of Sui Minghua and Xu Hualu. However, just moments later, the explosions abruptly ceased, and a figure soared into the sky, hastily fleeing into the distance.. Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: Hard to Escape Chapter 533: Hard to Escape Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei casually swept away the bodies of the two individuals on the ground, taking their two treasures and the bag of holding before soaring into the sky. A phantom image emerged from behind Chen Fei and merged into his body, increasing his speed once again. In an instant, he disappeared into mid-air. Substitute Shadow! It elevated Chen Fei¡¯s footwork to the highest level for the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s main cultivation techniques became stronger, the enhancement provided by the Substitute Shadow would inevitably decrease. After all, the Substitute Shadow incorporated the Soaring Heaven Technique, which was a fixed enhancement and did not increase with Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. It remained constant. Unless Chen Fei could find a similar clone technique, the ability of the Substitute Shadow would continue to be limited. However, for Chen Fei now, the enhancement from the Substitute Shadow was still very significant. Sui Minghua flew forward in panic, his eyes filled with fear. Sui Minghua had never imagined that three early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would be forcibly defeated by someone of the same level, resulting in the death of two of them, and he himself was left fleeing in desperation. Even the slightest hesitation would have resulted in his demise at this moment. If the opponent were in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Sui Minghua would have had nothing to say, but the opponent was clearly also in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. How could they be this strong? Moreover, the opponent was not someone from the top factions. Otherwise, Sui Minghua and his companions would have considered other methods at the beginning, rather than resorting to killing for their belongings. Sui Minghua formed hand seals, and his entire body¡¯s elemental energy began to boil. Profound Origin Break! A secret technique used as a last resort, now employed by Sui Minghua for escape. He knew that even if he used this secret technique, he wouldn¡¯t be a match for that person. The opponent had immediately used two prohibitive techniques at the beginning, and who could withstand that? Sui Minghua never wanted to encounter that person again; they were too terrifying. Suddenly, Sui Minghua had a feeling, and he turned to look behind him. His eyes widened slightly. Somehow, Chen Fei had already approached not far away, and the distance between them was narrowing. Even though he had used a secret technique, the opponent¡¯s speed was still faster? What kind of monster was this? Their combat strength was so strong that even their footwork was at the highest level. ¡°It¡¯s all a misunderstanding. Please spare my life!¡± Sui Minghua, at the end of his rope, shouted loudly. Chen Fei remained silent as he continued to close the distance between them. Whatever words needed to be spoken could wait until after he had incapacitated his opponent. Sui Minghua¡¯s fear grew, and his eyes darted around, trying to find someone who could assist him. However, many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had already left ahead of time, and the area with the most people now was the one where the imperial city had originally been located. Even if Sui Minghua wanted to seek help, he couldn¡¯t find anyone nearby. ¡°There!¡± Sui Minghua¡¯s eyes, initially filled with fear, suddenly brightened. Not far away, a white mist pervaded the area, with faintly visible mountain peaks within the mist. When Sui Minghua tried to sense it, he found that his perception was partially obstructed, similar to the eerie black fog. Sui Minghua felt a surge of joy in his heart. The elemental energy within his body trembled violently, as if it were about to burst. His speed increased once again, seemingly impossible, as he instantly dashed into the mist. ¡°Misty Mountain?¡± Chen Fei saw Sui Minghua rush into the mist and remained unfazed. This Misty Mountain was not far from the original imperial city and was a relatively well-known area. According to legend, this place used to be a mass grave, where captured enemies in various dynasties were executed and buried. Over time, this area started to exhibit Evil, and eventually, a thick mist began to emanate from it. Ordinary people who entered it faced almost certain death, and even if they miraculously emerged, they would go insane and not live for long. Even Visceral Tempering realm cultivators, if they had the misfortune of coming here, might not return. As for Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, none of them would venture into this place. There were no precious cultivation resources within, and it wasn¡¯t worth risking their lives. If they needed something specific, they could send Body Tempering realm warriors to retrieve it for them. Inside this Misty Mountain, while there were Evils, they weren¡¯t particularly powerful. Moreover, there were no human settlements nearby, so it hadn¡¯t attracted any strong warriors to hunt within. The mist in this place was indeed peculiar, as it could partially obstruct one¡¯s spiritual perception, which deterred Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from entering. It left them feeling too passive and vulnerable should they really run into any trouble. Chen Fei followed Sui Minghua into the mist. As soon as he entered, a faint and elusive sound whispered in his ears. This was another characteristic of the Misty Mountain¡ªillusory sounds. For ordinary people entering this place, they would halt their progress and soon go insane, even if they hadn¡¯t ventured far. Sui Minghua¡¯s figure vanished, and everything around Chen Fei was enveloped in white mist. It seemed as though he were the sole presence in this world, with nothing else remaining. Chen Fei focused his mind, and all the distracting noises immediately disappeared. He touched his forehead with his right hand, and a beam of light shot out from his brow. As the light passed through, the mist dissipated along with it. The entire world had turned into shades of black and white, with countless lines intersecting within it. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swirled around and locked onto the thread representing Sui Minghua. Chen Fei stepped forward with his right foot, landing in mid-air. Ripples spread beneath his shoe, and in an instant, Chen Fei¡¯s figure gradually faded before disappearing altogether. Several miles away, Sui Minghua suppressed all of his qi and hid beneath the soil layer on a hillside. Within the soil layer, there was a Second-Tier Evil. Sui Minghua directly took control of the creature and then merged his entire body into it, using the creature¡¯s aura to conceal himself. If a Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior were to attempt this, they would be offering themselves as a meal for the Evil. However, with Sui Minghua¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, not even a Second-Tier Evil could harm him in the slightest, even if he stood still. The Second-Tier Evil lay stiff within the soil layer, its mysterious energy wafting around it. It flawlessly masked Sui Minghua¡¯s aura. Outside, the mist swirled, further obscuring perception. In a way, Sui Minghua¡¯s current concealment had reached an extreme level. The Misty Mountain covered an area of several miles. For a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, it might only take a moment to traverse it. However, finding a specific person in this place, especially with their perception shrouded, was an extremely challenging task. At this point, Sui Minghua finally allowed himself to relax slightly. In a short time, Sui Minghua had no intention of leaving the Misty Mountain to prevent that person from waiting outside. When compared to life and death, waiting for several months was something Sui Minghua could easily endure. Free of distractions, his mind remained still, and Sui Minghua gradually entered a state of clarity. The recent rollercoaster of events, from frantic escape to rebirth, had further refined Sui Minghua¡¯s mental state. Along with this, he gained deeper insights into his primary cultivation technique. Returning to cultivate in seclusion for some time might give him the opportunity to advance to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°Swoosh!¡± A faint and soundless breaking of the air was heard, causing Sui Minghua¡¯s body to freeze abruptly. He stared incredulously at the sword blade in his heart¡¯s position and then slowly raised his gaze to see Chen Fei standing there expressionless. The Second-Tier Evil surrounding Sui Minghua¡¯s body didn¡¯t even have time to scream before it silently dissipated. Sui Minghua¡¯s gaze was filled with shock and incomprehension as he looked at Chen Fei. He couldn¡¯t understand how Chen Fei had found this place so quickly. It simply shouldn¡¯t be possible for someone in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Who was this person, and what kind of techniques did they possess? How did they have so many techniques at their disposal? Those top-notch talents from the prominent factions focused solely on comprehending their sect¡¯s techniques at this stage, avoiding distractions. However, this person had an unbelievably strong combat ability and possessed numerous secret techniques. How had they cultivated like this? Countless thoughts swirled in Sui Minghua¡¯s mind, but there were no answers to be found. With a slight flick of the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, Chen Fei¡¯s keen sword energy instantly pierced through various parts of Sui Minghua¡¯s body. In an instant, Sui Minghua was critically injured, left with just a few breaths of life. Chen Fei withdrew his sword, and Sui Minghua staggered, falling to the ground within the cave. His face turned pale, and his breath was feeble, like a dying ember. ¡°Forgive¡­¡± Sui Minghua strained to raise his head to look at Chen Fei. Their eyes met, and for a moment, a hint of confusion flickered in Sui Minghua¡¯s eyes. After a while, the confusion in Sui Minghua¡¯s eyes disappeared. Then, a flash of swordlight passed by, and the world plunged into darkness. The Qianyuan Sword emitted a clear and crisp sound. Having absorbed the spiritual essence of four early Combined Aperture Tempering realm individuals in a single day, the sword¡¯s spirit had greatly expanded. Chen Fei waved his hand, turning Sui Minghua¡¯s body into dust, and then he disappeared along with the Qianyuan Bag and the artifacts. When he reappeared, he was in mid-air within the Misty Mountain. ¡°The Black Divine Beads?¡± Chen Fei held two black beads in his hand, resembling amber, as he pondered. Before killing Sui Minghua, Chen Fei had used the Dream Entry Technique on him. Only individuals on the brink of death could be targeted with this technique. When he was in the black mist within the Imperial City earlier, Chen Fei had considered using it on Heavenly Sun True Immortal. After all, the Heavenly Sun True Immortal¡¯s Spatial Void Travel had caught Chen Fei¡¯s interest. Although this technique had been broken by the Heavenly Eye, it didn¡¯t mean that the Spatial Void Travel wasn¡¯t strong. It was just that the Heavenly Eye, a secret technique combining various eye techniques, was overwhelmingly powerful. However, at that time, the situation was too urgent, and Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure when those late Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts would arrive. Therefore, he had to give up on the idea. The Dream Entry Technique, despite its reputation of allowing one to dream for a thousand years, still required some time from casting to viewing the dream. It wasn¡¯t an instantaneous process. As for the human evil Master Xilian and Jian Jinsheng, one had a pure sea of treacherous energy, making it impossible to enter their dreams, while the other had fallen into madness, rendering him similarly unapproachable. The incomplete Dream Entry Technique that Chen Fei had obtained had many limitations and couldn¡¯t be used casually. However, at this point, Chen Fei was content. With the Dream Entry Technique, he had gained plenty of benefits. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hidden Treasure!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flashed as he recalled what Sui Minghua had seen in his dream. This hidden treasure was located in the Boundless Sea, and there should indeed be a lot of valuable items within it, which had left a deep impression on Sui Minghua and his companions. Chen Fei had a few thoughts in his mind, and then his figure disappeared from the spot. A moment later, Chen Fei reappeared near the Imperial City, where he found that Tong Zhongqiu and Qin Haishan had returned. Tong Zhongqiu had some injuries, and his aura was somewhat weak, but he had a smile on his face.. Chapter 534 - Chapter 534: Boundary Chapter 534: Boundary Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Jian Jinsheng was dead. Although there were some twists and turns along the way, Jian Jinsheng fought back in adversity. However, in the end, he couldn¡¯t withstand the combined strength of Tong Zhongqiu and Qin Haishan. In terms of talent, Jian Jinsheng was no less than the geniuses from top forces. In terms of luck, he was able to discover a secret cave that had been hidden for hundreds of years, a feat that is extremely rare. No matter how you look at it, Jian Jinsheng seemed destined to be a prodigy. But in the end, appearances can be deceiving. First, he fell into a demonic path, then he was severely injured by Chen Fei¡¯s sword, and finally, even his magical treasures and Qiankun bag were taken away. At the moment of escape, Jian Jinsheng was already at his wit¡¯s end. Without any strong background to rely on, his fate was sealed. Jian Jinsheng was aware of this fact himself, but he still wanted to make one last attempt, to grasp that slim chance of survival. Yet, in the end, he couldn¡¯t seize it. In the face of absolute strength, many things become insignificant. Chen Fei understood this, so he constantly improved his own strength because he didn¡¯t know when he might encounter such a situation. When that time comes, only one¡¯s own strength can truly be relied upon, and everything else becomes mere illusion. ¡°Congratulations!¡± Chen Fei looked at Tong Zhongqiu and said with a smile. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you and Brother Qin, I would never have been able to deal with Jian Jinsheng on my own.¡± Tong Zhongqiu bowed to Chen Fei and Qin Haishan. Killing Jian Jinsheng finally resolved a grudge that had troubled Tong Zhongqiu for nearly a decade. Tong Zhongqiu had always been worried that Jian Jinsheng, once he broke through to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm and came to seek revenge in the Boundless Sea, would be unstoppable, and the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect would have no means to defend against him. Now that Jian Jinsheng was dead, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was finally free from the risk of destruction. ¡°Now that the matter with Spiritual resonance is settled, shall we return to the Sea Peak City?¡± Qin Haishan gestured to Tong Zhongqiu, but then turned to Chen Fei and asked. If even Jian Jinsheng, in his condition, could still escape, then Qin Haishan¡¯s many years of cultivation would have been in vain. Tong Zhongqiu also looked at Chen Fei. Although the alliance didn¡¯t have any explicit rules, many decisions were indeed made based on Chen Fei¡¯s opinions, a natural change brought about by his strength. In the world of martial artists, the strong were always respected. ¡°I have some matters to attend to. You two go ahead.¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and replied. Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu each held a piece of Spiritual resonance and naturally wanted to return as soon as possible to deal with it, to avoid any further complications down the road. ¡°Alright, then you be careful on your own,¡± Qin Haishan nodded without asking Chen Fei about his private matters. It was best not to pry. A moment later, Qin Haishan and Tong Zhongqiu soared into the sky and disappeared from Chen Fei¡¯s sight. Chen Fei watched them leave and took out a jade box from his Qiankun bag. It contained the black stone he had obtained earlier by refining the Fourth-Tier Evil. Looking at the fact that almost half of the black stone had dissipated in less than half an hour, Chen Fei felt a headache coming on. Directly absorbing it was definitely out of the question; after all, that would be toying with his own future. The main problem was that the Fourth-Tier Evil was too strong. It was equivalent to a Mountain Sea Realm existence, and the meager Seventh-Level Heart Refinement Formation would find it difficult to completely refine the contamination within it. After some consideration, Chen Fei took out a sword blade from his Qiankun bag, which had once belonged to Jian Jinsheng. Under the sunlight, the blade emitted a faint glow. Among lower-grade magical treasures, it might not be top-tier, but it certainly belonged to the upper-middle range. Compared to the magical treasures of Heavenly Sun True Immortal and others, it was slightly better and not much different from the Qianyuan Sword he now possessed. Chen Fei looked at the blade, and with a slight movement of his right hand, the black stone slowly approached the blade. Since he was unwilling to attempt it himself, he could only use a magical treasure for experimentation. Just as with the Slaughter Spirit Technique, which yielded Spiritual Essence with various fragments of consciousness, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t absorb them. However, for the Qianyuan Sword, it didn¡¯t pose much of a burden. Magical treasures possessed their own spirituality, but this kind of spirituality was fundamentally different from humans and wouldn¡¯t be damaged by those fragments of consciousness. However, when faced with the Fourth-Tier Evil¡¯s black stone, Chen Fei didn¡¯t use the Qianyuan Sword for experimentation. He had plenty of low-grade magical treasures at his disposal, and any one of them would suffice for the experiment. As soon as the black stone touched the blade, it seemed to melt, directly permeating into the blade. ¡°Hmm!¡± The blade trembled slightly, and the contained spirituality surged continuously, with extremely intense fluctuations. At its lowest point, the spirituality almost seemed to fall out of the magical treasure¡¯s range, while at its highest point, it seemed to break through the boundaries of a low-grade magical treasure. In the midst of these fluctuations in spirituality, Chen Fei noticed that the material of the blade in his hand was gradually improving as if some force was refining the material of the blade to a purer state. After a moment, the spirituality within the blade finally stabilized. Chen Fei sensed the condition of the blade, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face. The grade of this blade had actually advanced a small step. It hadn¡¯t reached the level of a middle-grade magical treasure, but considering that the blade itself was already quite good, this small improvement brought it closer to the middle-grade magical treasure category. ¡°There¡¯s still some contamination that hasn¡¯t been cleared!¡± The beam of light at Chen Fei¡¯s brow was almost like a solid substance, completely enveloping the blade in his hand. It was this extreme observation that allowed Chen Fei to detect a trace of impurity within the blade. This impurity was not obvious and was exceedingly rare. For a magical treasure, it would only take a little time to refine this slight impurity, and it wouldn¡¯t affect the material in any way. However, if this impurity were inside a martial artist¡¯s body, it would merge directly into the intangible and wouldn¡¯t be detectable. By the time it was discovered, it would no longer be something that could be easily refined. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Fortunately, he hadn¡¯t blindly absorbed it into his body; otherwise, it would have been troublesome. The fact that magical treasures could absorb this black stone was an important discovery. Chen Fei put away the blade in his hand and looked at the Qianyuan Sword. The Qianyuan Sword had only recently been upgraded to the level of a low-grade magical treasure a few years ago, and for magical treasures, it was difficult to undergo any significant changes in such a short period of time. However, since Chen Fei had infused all the Spiritual Essence he had obtained from killing others into the Qianyuan Sword, its growth rate had been exceptionally fast compared to other people¡¯s magical treasures. Especially today, having absorbed four portions of Combined Aperture Tempering realm Spiritual Essence consecutively, as long as he completely refined these Spiritual Essences, the Qianyuan Sword was on the verge of reaching the threshold of a low-grade magical treasure. As for whether it could be further upgraded to a middle-grade magical treasure, it would depend on luck and opportunities. Simply having enough Spiritual Essence wasn¡¯t sufficient. It was similar to how martial artists couldn¡¯t break through from the early-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the mid-stage just by having pills; their own foundations had to be sufficient. However, with this black stone now in his possession, the Qianyuan Sword might not be incapable of reaching middle-grade magical treasure status. This was because the black stone¡¯s grade was exceptionally high, coming from a Fourth-Tier Evil. In normal circumstances, where could you find a Fourth-Tier Evil to refine for you? It was simply wishful thinking. But today, there was a readily available Fourth-Tier Evil in the distance. As for the slight impurity within the black stone, it wasn¡¯t a significant matter for a magical treasure. Especially with the Qianyuan Sword currently possessing a large amount of Spiritual Essence, it could easily wash away that impurity using the Spiritual Essence. The trouble with impurities was that they couldn¡¯t be detected at first, and when they accumulated, it became difficult to get rid of them. Now, as long as he absorbed the black stone once and cleared the impurity, he could naturally prevent the magical treasure from being completely polluted. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he arrived in front of the black mist, noticing that there were fewer Combined Aperture Tempering realm entities here than before. Clearly, even for this Fourth-Tier Evil, even if it was heavily injured and reduced to just instinct, the methods of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm entities were unlikely to have any effect on it. If he didn¡¯t have the Heart Refinement Formation, Chen Fei didn¡¯t know what he could do against this Fourth-Tier Evil. Inside the black mist, Chen Fei made sure that there was no one else spying around and then took out the Spiritual resonance from his Qiankun bag. In just a moment, a ripple appeared in the surroundings, and in the next instant, several phantoms flashed and rushed toward Chen Fei. Swordlight flickered in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and the approaching phantoms hadn¡¯t even gotten close to him when they turned into black solid substances and fell to the ground. The Heart Refinement Formation activated, one layer, two layers, in the blink of an eye, it was already at the sixth layer Heart Refinement Formation. Chen Fei oscillated his consciousness, and at the limit, he incorporated the seventh layer Heart Refinement Formation into it. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face; he hadn¡¯t failed, and he had even saved some heart and soul stones. With a wave of his right hand, he swept the black solid substances on the ground into the Heart Refinement Formation. The Heart Refinement Formation emitted a faint light, and soon, the black stone appeared inside the Heart Refinement Formation. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei floated the black stone out of the Heart Refinement Formation and placed it in front of him. The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, emitting a deep sword hum. In the next moment, as the black stone touched the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade, it completely merged with it. Just like the previous blade, the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s spirituality began to vibrate intensely, and during the vibration, the material of the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade gradually improved. Perhaps it was because the Qianyuan Sword contained too much Spiritual Essence at this moment, or perhaps it was because the black stone was considerably larger than Jian Jinsheng¡¯s sword, but the degree of improvement in the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s material was clearly much greater than before. After waiting for a while, the Qianyuan Sword finally quieted down, and both its spirituality and material had improved slightly compared to before. The eye in the center of Chen Fei¡¯s brow flickered, and he saw the trace of impurity inside the Qianyuan Sword. With his right hand formed into a sword finger, he lightly tapped the Qianyuan Sword, activating the Slaughter Spirit Technique. It swept out the area where the impurity was, along with an unrefined portion of Spiritual Essence, directly from the Qianyuan Sword. Inside the black mist, the hostility towards Chen Fei deepened, and the density of the mist in the surroundings had clearly increased significantly. This Fourth-Tier Evil was heavily injured, and if it were any other Evil, it would have torn Chen Fei to shreds long ago. Now, it seemed that all it could do was this. However, with caution in mind, Chen Fei still moved himself to the edge of the black mist. If there were any anomalies, he could leave directly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei took out the Spiritual resonance from his Qiankun bag once again within the mist. In the mist, the Evils reappeared, and whether it was due to increased hostility or not, this time, there were slightly more Evils than before. However, the additional number of Evils didn¡¯t pose any trouble for Chen Fei. Instead, it allowed him to refine more black stones. After a quarter of an hour, another black stone appeared inside the Heart Refinement Formation. This one was slightly larger than the previous ones, and Chen Fei merged it into the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword vibrated violently, its spirituality fluctuating intensely, and its material visibly improving at a speed discernible to the naked eye, continuously approaching the threshold of a low-grade magical treasure.. Chapter 535 - Chapter 535: Mountain Sea Realm Chapter 535: Mountain Sea Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation One piece, two pieces, three pieces. Chen Fei continuously refined the black stone and integrated it into the Qianyuan Sword. As the hostility from the evils towards Chen Fei deepened, the number of phantoms around him increased. Eventually, Chen Fei didn¡¯t even need to invoke spiritual resonance; the phantoms appeared automatically. This level of hostility made Chen Fei somewhat uneasy, like a colossal creature looking down upon him, leaving him feeling on edge, unable to describe the sensation. Chen Fei calmed his mind, understanding that the Fourth-Tier Evil was the source of the problem. Otherwise, he would have fled long ago. The spiritual nature and material of the Qianyuan Sword were improving at an astonishing rate. However, Chen Fei noticed that the effectiveness of the black stone was decreasing, but it was still within an acceptable range. As Chen Fei incorporated a black stone the size of an adult¡¯s fist, the Qianyuan Sword reached its peak resonance. While slaying the phantoms and drawing them into the Heart Refinement Formation, Chen Fei observed the changes in the Qianyuan Sword. Fierce radiance flowed madly on the blade of the Qianyuan Sword. With each revolution, the spiritual resonance of the Qianyuan Sword increased until it reached a critical point. ¡°Clang!¡± The resonance of the sword was like the melodious flow of a clear spring, not loud but continuous. The oncoming phantoms were forcefully repelled, countless indiscernible sword elements circulated around, creating an aura like a domain. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face uncontrollably. The Qianyuan Sword had surprisingly advanced to the level of a middle-grade magical treasure with such ease. Chen Fei reached out and grasped the hilt of the Qianyuan Sword, sensing the excitement emanating from it. With a slight tremor of the sword¡¯s blade, a chilling intent permeated in all directions. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, combined with the Qianyuan Sword at this moment, he could now contend with mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage opponents for an extended period. While defeating them might be a challenge, escaping unharmed was easily achievable. Of course, in a true life-or-death situation, with all four forbidden techniques unleashed, what would happen remained unknown until it was experienced. The radiance of the Qianyuan Sword flowed and gradually stabilized. Chen Fei continued to integrate a fist-sized piece of black stone into it. The spiritual resonance of the Qianyuan Sword started to fluctuate violently again, albeit with smaller amplitude compared to before, and the enhancement of its material slowed down considerably. After a moment, when the changes began to stabilize, Chen Fei carefully observed the Qianyuan Sword and indeed found that the effect of the black stone on the Qianyuan Sword had weakened significantly. If, when it was a low-grade magical treasure, a piece of black stone like this could boost the transformation progress of the Qianyuan Sword by one percent, now that it¡¯s a middle-grade magical treasure, a black stone of the same size has directly halved its effectiveness, if not more. However, even with this halving effect, the black stone was still a gain for Chen Fei. He hadn¡¯t lost anything. But Chen Fei had originally wondered whether this black stone could repair the spiritual treasures inside the spatial grid. Now, it seemed like a far-fetched idea. Upon serious consideration, a paradox became evident. If spiritual treasures could be repaired using the black stone, then over the hundreds, or even thousands of years of suppression, these spiritual treasures would have likely started absorbing the strange energy to restore themselves. It wouldn¡¯t have led to the current situation where both sides were heavily damaged. The reason the black stone could enhance the Qianyuan Sword was because the black stone was a fourth-order item, while the Qianyuan Sword was only at the level of a low-grade third-order, not just a few small steps apart, but a whole tier difference. Though these thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, his actions did not pause. He continued to slay as many phantoms as appeared, then refined them into black stone, and integrated them into the Qianyuan Sword. Slay, refine, merge, enhance! The black mist around Chen Fei¡¯s body seemed to be condensing into substance, and the hostility felt like a natural disaster, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. But Chen Fei continued to bear the burden, and apart from the increasing density of the phantoms around him, nothing else happened. As for the corrosion of the black mist on his physical body, it had indeed intensified, but it was still a considerable distance away from causing harm to a Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage body. This Fourth-Tier Evil was causing damage way beyond the norm. Other than the inherent fourth-order aspect, everything else had been weakened, falling short even compared to third-order strangeness. As for the contamination of his mind, Chen Fei simply used his mental projection to counterattack, which naturally didn¡¯t harm his original mental state in the slightest. The Qianyuan Sword continued to surge towards the level of a top-grade magical treasure. Although the effect of the black stone was diminishing, the sheer quantity of black stones made up for it. In cases where the quality was lacking, quantity compensated for everything. If he were to attain a top-grade magical treasure, Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength would increase significantly, giving him the confidence to face mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage opponents or the prodigies of top factions. Unless the opponent also wielded a top-grade magical treasure, in which case it would be a different story. The Qianyuan Sword trembled violently. This extremely rapid enhancement was a significant test for the spiritual resonance of the Qianyuan Sword. Especially since the spiritual essence absorbed previously had been depleted by the time it reached the middle-grade magical treasure level. Therefore, the intense fluctuations in spiritual resonance at this moment required the Qianyuan Sword to rely entirely on its own foundation to withstand. If it could withstand it, the spiritual resonance and material would continue to ascend. If not, this advancement would come to a halt, and Chen Fei might have to switch to another magical treasure for improvement. Low-grade magical treasures and middle-grade magical treasures were two completely different price ranges. However, the Qianyuan Sword was exceptionally resilient, showing no signs of being unable to withstand it. Every time its spiritual resonance tore apart and it cleaned the impurities within its blade, the Qianyuan Sword withstood it all, allowing itself to continue its evolution. The Heart Refinement Formation flickered with a faint light, and a piece of black stone within it gradually took shape. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness in his sea of knowledge trembled violently, causing him to instinctively look back. Because he was standing at the edge of the black mist, turning around would allow him to see the distance clearly. The sky was calm, with a serene azure expanse, but in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, or rather, through the Heavenly Eye, it seemed like something of great terror was approaching. In the black and white world composed of countless lines, a thick and massive line abruptly inserted itself. Purely on instinct, Chen Fei deactivated the Heart Refinement Formation at his feet and abandoned the black stone that had just started to take shape. In his sea of knowledge, his consciousness was on high alert. Even though the black mist had almost enveloped Chen Fei moments ago, his consciousness had never trembled like this before. Chen Fei took a step back, as if he had escaped from the darkness. He hadn¡¯t even taken the next step when he suddenly saw a figure appear several miles away above the black mist. The figure stood there, seemingly ordinary, but it was precisely this unremarkable appearance that was the most unusual. The distance between Chen Fei and the figure was only a few miles, a distance that for ordinary people would result in seeing nothing more than a black dot. However, for someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, it was effortless to see the person¡¯s face clearly. But as Chen Fei looked at this person now, everything was just a blur, not just their appearance but the entire figure was blurry in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Mountain Sea Realm? A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and this thought quickly filled his consciousness. Chen Fei had already seen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage individuals, and there were more than a dozen of them. Their aura was overwhelming, enough to make other Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage individuals struggle for breath. However, Chen Fei could still perceive the gap between them. In the end, the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage was still within the realm of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, and it was also within Chen Fei¡¯s understanding. In the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword that Chen Fei currently practiced, there were records of some of the mysteries of this realm. However, the Mountain Sea Realm was a complete mystery to Chen Fei. He didn¡¯t know what powers the other person possessed, and he had no idea how to break through it. That was the reason Chen Fei had come here in the first place. And at this moment, this person gave Chen Fei the feeling of being a blank slate. Even though the person was there, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t sense anything. His eyes could see, but what they saw was still a blurry mess. The figure in the sky didn¡¯t respond to Chen Fei¡¯s attention at all. Chen Fei only saw the person¡¯s hand move slightly, and suddenly, the elemental energy within a few miles in all directions surged violently. More than a dozen figures were involuntarily thrown out of the black mist. They were the ones who had stayed here to study the Fourth-Tier Evil while being in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. Among these individuals, most were in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, but there were also a few who had reached the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, and even one who was in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. However, regardless of their stage, all of these people were thrown out of the black mist without any resistance, stumbling and falling several miles away. Chen Fei also felt a tremendous force land on him. By the time he reacted, he had already fallen onto a nearby mound. Powerless and unable to resist, once you feel the force, it¡¯s already too late. ¡°Boom!¡± A sound like the snapping of hardened steel echoed, making Chen Fei involuntarily squint his eyes. Then, the black mist that had covered an area of about one mile suddenly rose into the air. The higher the leap, the smaller the range of the black mist. When it reached the figure, the black mist had already turned into a tiny black bead, held in the figure¡¯s hand. A faint and eerie scream seemed to echo in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. His consciousness in his sea of knowledge trembled violently, and the roaring of the Dragon Elephant seemed to faintly resonate, resisting the scream. But in the next moment, it was as if the scream that had directly resounded in his soul abruptly ceased. Chen Fei looked up at the sky and found that the figure had disappeared. From the moment the figure appeared to when the Fourth-Tier Evil was forcibly lifted, it had taken less than a few breaths. In the area where the black mist had originally been, there was now only a huge crater, the same place where the spiritual treasures had been discovered initially. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The dozen or so Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage individuals who had stayed here rushed towards the crater, but just as they reached halfway, the only late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage individual among them issued a rebuke, causing the others to stop in their tracks. There should be something good in the crater, but it was clear that the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage individual considered it his personal property. ¡°Mountain Sea Realm!¡± Chen Fei stared at the spot in the sky where the figure had originally stood, his eyes flashing with a glint. In the next moment, Chen Fei shot up into the sky, flying towards the passage to the Boundless Sea.. Chapter 536 - Chapter 536: More and More Mysterious Chapter 536: More and More Mysterious Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei didn¡¯t know who that person from the Mountain Sea Realm was just now. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there are currently two individuals who are considered part of the Mountain Sea Realm. As for Master Haiyue, who is active in the vicinity of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, he does not belong to the Thousand Feathers Alliance. These three individuals, Chen Fei has never seen any of them, so he naturally cannot make any judgments. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, except for a few who have seen the Alliance Leader, many others, even those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, do not know what the Alliance Leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance looks like. They only hear the name but haven¡¯t seen the person. In mid-air, Chen Fei lowered his head and looked at the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. It was close, and the Qianyuan Sword was about to reach the critical point of becoming a middle-grade magic treasure. Chen Fei felt a bit regretful in his heart, mainly because he didn¡¯t expect that the Mountain Sea Realm would have no interest in the shattered spiritual treasures, but instead had ideas about this nearly obliterated Fourth-Tier Evil. It should be that someone at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm deliberately returned to the Thousand Feathers Alliance to convey this information, which attracted the arrival of the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s strong. Although it was somewhat regrettable, Chen Fei didn¡¯t feel dissatisfied at all. The current quality of the Qianyuan Sword is among the top in the middle-grade magic treasures. In the future, when the right opportunity arises, there is a great possibility of it breaking through to become a high-grade magic treasure. For Chen Fei, the Qianyuan Sword will provide powerful assistance in the foreseeable future. In just under an hour, he obtained such significant benefits. Chen Fei had nothing to be dissatisfied with. What¡¯s more, within the spatial grid at this moment, there is still a damaged spiritual treasure waiting for Chen Fei to study it thoroughly. With the top-tier techniques completely sealed off, whether Chen Fei can see the path of the Mountain Sea Realm in advance depends on this spiritual treasure. His figure flickered, and after spending several hours, Chen Fei crossed a vast distance. Along the way, Chen Fei deliberately made a stop, wanting to check on the Ruan family. After all, they were acquaintances, and he wouldn¡¯t be returning to this area anytime soon. However, after searching around, Chen Fei found that the Ruan family had already moved away from their original city, and no one knew where they had gone. It seemed like they were just passing through each other in life, even though it had only been a few years since their last meeting. Arriving near Immortal Cloud City, Chen Fei noticed that there were quite a few people gathered around the passage. One by one, Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were queuing up to enter the passage. It wasn¡¯t because the passage couldn¡¯t accommodate the power of several Combined Aperture Tempering realm individuals ¨C even the Mountain Sea Realm expert from earlier had passed through effortlessly. A few Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t overwhelm the passage at all. The reason for this long queue was that right in front of the passage, there were over a dozen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who were closely watching everyone passing through. To return to the Boundless Sea, one could either go through the passage or fly northward where another sea existed. Some records in this region pointed in the direction of the Boundless Sea. However, no one knew how long they needed to fly or whether simply flying continuously would lead them to the Boundless Sea. Even if they arrived, they had no idea if it would be the Thousand Feathers Alliance or some other place. With the missing shattered spiritual treasure, these peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had no choice but to investigate using the slowest method possible. If they couldn¡¯t find it at the passage, the matter wouldn¡¯t end there, and they would continue to search discreetly in the future. For these peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, their usual cultivation wasn¡¯t enough to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm, even though their techniques contained information on how to achieve it. However, it remained mere information. Over the years, no one in their sects had taken that step. That shattered spiritual treasure was their hope for a breakthrough, even though they didn¡¯t know how big that hope truly was. Nevertheless, it was better than having no hope at all. Chen Fei stood in the crowd, gradually moving forward step by step. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry. After waiting for nearly an hour, Chen Fei reached the front of the passage. Jiang Xiuming from the Tiandao Sect glanced at Chen Fei, waved his hand, and allowed him to pass. The other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators nodded in agreement. When Chen Fei was near the Imperial City earlier, he had been following Jiang Xiuming, and the others had seen him. Given their close proximity, they hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual, so there was nothing to investigate. Chen Fei clasped his hands together in gratitude towards Jiang Xiuming and stepped into the passage. A moment later, Chen Fei flew out of the passage, sensing the dense elemental energy around him. The circulation of his inner energy had improved significantly. Compared to Immortal Cloud City, the advantage of elemental energy in the Boundless Sea was much greater. To advance further on the martial path, one had to come to the Boundless Sea, and Chen Fei understood this. Without delay, Chen Fei continued flying towards the direction of the Sea Peak City. During the journey, everything was calm and peaceful, with no notable incidents. Chen Fei even made a detour to the peculiar place he had encountered before, hoping to come across the mysterious creature once again. That evil force was generally weaker, but its speed and agility were extraordinary. Back when Chen Fei had just broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he couldn¡¯t catch up no matter how hard he tried. But times had changed, and if he encountered that evil creature again, and it tried to flee, Chen Fei would be more than willing to see it through. Before nightfall, Chen Fei finally returned to the Sea Peak City. He activated the communicating jade on his waist to inform Qin Haishan and the others of his return. Then, he landed directly within the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Pel¡¯s safe return relieved the Sect Master, Qu Qingsheng, and the others. The news of the appearance of the shattered spiritual treasure had already spread throughout the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and naturally, Qu Qingsheng and his group were aware of it. Most of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the Thousand Feathers Alliance had gone to investigate, including those in the middle and later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and even peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from the top factions. While Chen Fei¡¯s current strength was enough to dominate the entire Sea Peak City, there was still a considerable gap when compared to these experts. Naturally, Qu Qingsheng was worried that Chen Fei might encounter danger, and unfortunately, if such danger arose, they wouldn¡¯t be able to provide any assistance. ¡°This is Spiritual Resonance.¡± Chen Fei looked at Qu Qingsheng and the others, a smile on his face as he took Spiritual Resonance out of his Qiankun bag. ¡°Spiritual Resonance!¡± Qu Qingsheng and the others stared at the radiant orb Chen Fei had taken out, curiosity filling their expressions. The surrounding elemental energy in the environment started to ripple slightly as Spiritual Resonance appeared, emanating a soothing fragrance that made people involuntarily relax. For the vast majority of martial artists, Spiritual Resonance was an extremely rare and extraordinary sight that they might not encounter in their entire lifetimes. In contrast, true spiritual treasures were seen by many within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, such as the Enlightenment Tower and Master Haiyue¡¯s abode. ¡°Spiritual Resonance greatly benefits martial cultivation, but your cultivation levels are still low. I will refine it into pills and distribute them to you,¡± Chen Fei said in a low voice. ¡°No, Spiritual Resonance is precious. You should consume it yourself,¡± Qu Qingsheng shook his head, and the other elders agreed. Chen Fei was now the towering tree of the entire Primordial Sword Sect. The stronger Chen Fei became, the better the Primordial Sword Sect would be. Since Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the relocation of the Primordial Sword Sect to the Sea Peak City, the sect had been rapidly developing. In just a few years, the sect had produced as many as five newly promoted Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Compared to the time when they were in Immortal Cloud City, the increase in the number of newly promoted Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators now would have taken the Primordial Sword Sect nearly twenty years or even longer to achieve. The difference was stark. The Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s reputation in the Sea Peak City had attracted numerous extraordinarily talented individuals who were eager to join the sect. The Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s future prospects looked promising. However, all of this was contingent on Chen Fei¡¯s presence. ¡°I still have Spiritual Resonance, so there¡¯s no need to worry about me,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. Su Minghua and the other two were fortunate enough to each receive a portion of Spiritual Resonance, but now they all belonged to Chen Fei. Therefore, Chen Fei currently possessed four portions of Spiritual Resonance, including the original one. With the possession of spiritual treasures, the value of Spiritual Resonance had actually decreased for Chen Fei. However, he didn¡¯t want to reveal all of it by refining it into pills, as it could easily raise suspicions among others. Since the shattered spiritual treasure hadn¡¯t been found, those top factions would not give up easily. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qu Qingsheng and the others exchanged glances and nodded. ¡°Prepare some spiritual materials. Five days from now, I will refine the pills,¡± Chen Fei handed over a jade slip with the names of some spiritual materials inscribed on it to Qu Qingsheng. After a while, Qu Qingsheng and the others left, and Chui Ruqing appeared, gently knocking on the courtyard door. A quarter of an hour later, the elemental energy vibrated, causing the peaks to undulate, creating a visually pleasing and tranquil scene. The intermittent, melodious humming sound was like a light song, rising and falling, twisting and turning, and it took quite some time before it settled into stillness. Chen Fei, dressed in a green robe, entered the courtyard, raised his head to look at the bright moon, and then took out a portion of Spiritual Resonance from his Qiankun bag. Subtle ripples emanated from Spiritual Resonance, and after thinking for a moment, Chen Fei infused it into the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei was somewhat concerned that Spiritual Resonance might be contaminated after clashing with the mysterious creature for hundreds of years. Since the Qianyuan Sword was not susceptible to contamination, he naturally chose to experiment with it. The Qianyuan Sword trembled slightly, and compared to absorbing the Black Stone, Spiritual Resonance, being a spiritual treasure, was absorbed by the Qianyuan Sword much more smoothly. Everything fell into place, and there were no disruptive vibrations of spirituality. The Qianyuan Sword absorbed Spiritual Resonance completely, increasing its overall spirituality. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand passed over his brow, and with the Heavenly Eye, he scrutinized the situation within the Qianyuan Sword meticulously. There was no sign of contamination. Setting the Qianyuan Sword aside, Chen Fei once again took out another portion of Spiritual Resonance and swallowed it directly. It melted upon entering his mouth. Spiritual Resonance was essentially a unique form of elemental energy. In an instant, Chen Fei felt his body becoming hot, and his consciousness became incredibly sharp. It was like a moment of enlightenment, but purer than enlightenment, with a touch of profoundness that was difficult to put into words, passing through his mind. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Regarding the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword, which he hadn¡¯t fully comprehended, some insights flowed through his mind. At the same time, some previously unclear aspects of the martial technique related to the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm in his cultivation method now had a slightly different interpretation. An hour later, Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes, and his entire being was remarkably calm. Spiritual Resonance was powerful, but a single portion of it clearly didn¡¯t reveal the path to the Mountain Sea Realm. However, it did provide Chen Fei with a better understanding of the path to peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei chose not to consume the remaining three portions of Spiritual Resonance. With a flicker of his figure, he entered a hidden chamber. All the formations were activated, and Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fell upon the spiritual treasure within the spatial grid.. Chapter 537 - Chapter 537: Martial Path Mark Chapter 537: Martial Path Mark Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A broken ruler appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, with light shining on it, but as it passed over those broken and shattered parts, the light noticeably slowed down. The qi of heaven and earth around the broken ruler trembled slightly following the rotation of the broken ruler¡¯s light. Slaughter Spirit Technique! Chen Fei¡¯s right hand brushed over the spiritual treasure, and the aura emanating from it hesitated for a moment, diminishing slightly, but soon recovered. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly, and the effect of the Slaughter Spirit Technique on extinguishing the aura seemed to have failed. Chen Fei consecutively unleashed several Slaughter Spirit Techniques, at most suppressing the aura of the spiritual treasure slightly, only to be overwhelmed by stronger auras. For the first time, the invincible Slaughter Spirit Technique seemed to lose its effect. However, it seemed quite normal to think about it. The Slaughter Spirit Technique was initially learned by Chen Fei when he was in the Aperture Tempering realm in the Mysterious City. It was extraordinarily powerful and still displayed strong effects in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But no matter how extraordinary, the hierarchy remained. Fortunately, at this moment, all the formations in the secret room were fully activated, and the aura of the spiritual treasure was completely concealed, so there was no need to worry about it leaking out. The Heavenly Eye at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s forehead opened, observing the broken ruler. However, after observing for a while, Chen Fei stopped. In the black and white world, the line representing the broken ruler was incomplete. Chen Fei plunged his consciousness into it, and his mental power was rapidly consumed. After a moment, most of it was consumed, and the key was that Chen Fei had only seen a few fragmented scenes, and these scenes were completely incoherent, making it impossible to piece together the needed information. Chen Fei retracted the Heavenly Eye, pondered for a moment, and then gently touched the broken ruler with his finger. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple emanated from the broken ruler, and Chen Fei¡¯s body stiffened slightly, as if a bolt of lightning had passed through him. Whether it was his physical body, his elemental energy, or even his consciousness, they all entered a rigid state. The Dragon-Elephant Induction Point within his body trembled violently, and the roar of the Dragon Elephant resounded from within Chen Fei¡¯s body, instantly dispelling this rigidity. The stimulation from the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point seemed to affect the broken ruler. The ripples on it grew more and more, and within the entire secret room, the qi of heaven and earth boiled as if enveloping Chen Fei completely. Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness sensed a calling, and after a moment of hesitation, he no longer resisted, following the force of this calling. ¡°Splash!¡± As if the scene suddenly unfolded before his eyes, in the blink of an eye, Chen Fei found himself on top of a mountain peak. Around the mountain peak, clouds churned in a sea of clouds, but a little further away, there was only darkness. This juxtaposition of a sea of clouds and complete darkness created an extreme contrast. Chen Fei looked around, and the only intact thing here was this mountain peak, or rather, the place where he had set foot, which was only a few steps in circumference. Beneath the mountain peak, there was an abyss that seemed bottomless, just like the distant darkness, making one hesitate to look any further. ¡°Is this the inner space of the spiritual treasure?¡± After observing for a moment, Chen Fei seemed to realize. Spiritual treasures often have internal spaces, just like the Enlightenment Tower and the Haiyue Cave. The size of the Haiyue Cave, which could span tens of miles, seemed extremely exaggerated. However, as Chen Fei thought about it, that size was more like an illusion. Perhaps from the moment one stepped into the Haiyue Cave, everyone was trapped in an illusion. It seemed vast, but it was just a more sophisticated deception. A kind of illusion that was difficult to break under the Mountain Sea Realm. Since it couldn¡¯t be broken, everything looked completely real. Chen Fei carefully examined the mountain peak and found that within this spiritual treasure, there was indeed only this small area. If he tried to leap from the mountain peak, there would be a barrier blocking his way. With just one glance, Chen Fei could see everything on the mountain peak. The previous owner of this spiritual treasure had left nothing behind within it. Perhaps there were some remnants, but after hundreds, or even thousands of years, they had long disappeared under the crushing influence of the spiritual treasure and its mysterious power. There were no other discoveries except for the slightly denser aura of heaven and earth here compared to the outside world, but it was still limited and roughly stronger than a third-grade lower-level secret realm, but not significantly so. Since it was so damaged that it couldn¡¯t even store elemental energy, it had formed the Elemental Tide that occurred every few years. Chen Fei had anticipated this, so he wasn¡¯t disappointed. Chen Fei sat cross-legged and began to activate the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword. As he activated it, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly, and he immediately sensed something different. Just like when he had swallowed the Spiritual Resonance before, Chen Fei suddenly felt that his consciousness became sharper, and various aspects of the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword that he hadn¡¯t fully comprehended were gradually being unraveled. At the same time, there was a profound and mysterious sense of insight filling his heart, similar to the Spiritual Resonance but even stronger. The Dragon-Elephant Induction Point trembled slightly, and energy surged from around the mountain peak, then flowed into the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point. After being refined within the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point, it then flowed back into Chen Fei¡¯s physical body. The Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant, this extremely difficult cultivation technique, was now becoming more proficient on its own, and the rate of improvement exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s own cultivation speed. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was slightly uplifted. While he might not be concerned about accelerating the comprehension of cultivation techniques, given that he had the ¡°panel,¡± his understanding of techniques would only grow faster, and there would be no bottlenecks. However, this profound and mysterious insight enriched the records of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak within the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword, an ability that the panel didn¡¯t possess. Clearly, this insight came from the spiritual treasure, or rather, from the previous owner of the spiritual treasure, who had naturally left an imprint during long-term battles with the spiritual treasure. What Chen Fei was currently absorbing was this imprint, without a specific method of cultivation, only a vague path. Whether one could absorb it and how much one could absorb depended entirely on an individual¡¯s foundation. And Chen Fei¡¯s foundation, during the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, was unlikely to be surpassed by anyone. The Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword might not be considered much among the top factions, but for ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, it was undoubtedly an outstanding technique. Furthermore, Chen Fei had cultivated it to perfection, with just a small part remaining before he could step into Great Completion. In this situation, Chen Fei¡¯s absorption of the imprints within the spiritual treasure¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm would undoubtedly surpass many others. And these imprints were probably what those Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak experts coveted the most. At the very least, this would allow them to gain a clearer understanding of what it meant to break through the Mountain Sea Realm based on their own cultivation techniques, to try to find a path that was more suitable for themselves and to validate their own cultivation methods against these imprints. They could attempt to discover a path that was better suited to their individual strengths and attributes. This was undoubtedly very difficult, and it might even be impossible. After all, in all these years, the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s Alliance Leader had only had one disciple who broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm. All the other disciples had failed, and some had even died directly. The complete Enlightenment Tower was there, and the Mountain Sea Realm had personally guided them, but only one had managed to break through. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm among martial practitioners was already extremely rare, with very clear methods on how to break through, but success was still reserved for only a few. The Mountain Sea Realm, even if the path seemed crystal clear, remained cruelly unbreakable if one couldn¡¯t overcome its challenges. For Chen Fei, the question of whether to break through or not was not on his mind at the moment. The fact that he could supplement the Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak cultivation method was already enough to delight him. And there was the challenging cultivation of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The fact that the spiritual treasure¡¯s aura could be absorbed by the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point was astounding. Chen Fei speculated that not all spiritual treasures could do this; rather, it was likely due to the fact that the previous owner of this spiritual treasure had also cultivated the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which led to this unusual occurrence. This cultivation lasted for a full hour. If possible, Chen Fei might have continued to cultivate further. However, the profound and mysterious insight had already disappeared at this point, along with the energy that could be absorbed by the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point. Chen Fei opened his eyes and found that the sea of clouds around him had become somewhat dim, and the mountain peak beneath his feet had almost lost its luster as if the world was about to shatter. With a slight movement of his consciousness, Chen Fei disappeared from the mountain peak, and when he opened his eyes again, he was back in the secret room. Chen Fei lowered his head and looked at the broken ruler. Compared to when he first took it out, the radiance on the broken ruler had now become dim, and even the flow of light had slowed down. ¡°Practicing inside consumes the power of this spiritual treasure!¡± In just one hour of cultivation, the power of the spiritual treasure had been depleted. It could be said that if there were a little more cultivation, the spiritual treasure might have been completely damaged. The edge of complete fragmentation! Chen Fei stood aside, observing the changes in the broken ruler. He noticed that as time passed, the radiance of the broken ruler was gradually recovering. It was not fast, but it was continuous. After some thought, Chen Fei waved his right hand, and dozens of mid-grade spiritual stones appeared around the broken ruler. Allowing this spiritual treasure to absorb the qi of heaven and earth freely should help it recover quickly. After all, it had lost its ability to store a large amount of elemental energy. However, absorbing the qi of heaven and earth, refining a small portion, and nurturing itself should not be a problem. Without even this ability, the broken ruler would have already dissipated long ago and would not have been able to contend with the Fourth-Tier Evil for nearly a thousand years. But now, only this ability remained. On the broken ruler, Chen Fei could barely sense any spiritual essence. It gave him a feeling very similar to the Fourth-Tier Evil, as if it only had a trace of instinct left. This broken ruler also seemed to rely solely on instinct, which was why it had come rushing when it sensed the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point within Chen Fei¡¯s body. The previous owner of the broken ruler had cultivated a technique that involved controlling the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point, and this memory had been etched into the instinct of the broken ruler, never to be forgotten. Therefore, Chen Fei did not attempt to refine the broken ruler and still used it effortlessly. The broken ruler recognized those who could control the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point as its master. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei did not allow the broken ruler to absorb the qi of heaven and earth extensively, as it would create too much commotion. It was not something that could be concealed easily, whether through cultivation techniques or breaking through realms. At that point, the Primordial Sword Sect would immediately become a target, and then they would have to deal with the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators coming to their doorstep. The dozens of mid-grade elemental stones shattered one by one, releasing a rich aura of elemental energy. The radiance on the broken ruler quickly flowed, refining this elemental energy one by one, gradually dispelling its dim appearance. ¡°Seventy-three mid-grade elemental stones!¡± After absorbing a total of seventy-three mid-grade elemental stones, the broken ruler had returned to its previous state. Any additional stones would not bring about any further changes. The elemental energy could continue to be absorbed, but it would be stored without any significant alterations.. Chapter 538 - Chapter 538: Crossing Chapter 538: Crossing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei re-entered the mountain peaks of the spiritual treasure, only to find that the simply restored energy within did not offer the profound insights he had experienced earlier, nor could it be absorbed by the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point¡¯s technique. Clearly, only the power refined through the broken ruler would provide substantial assistance to Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. The broken ruler was now akin to a small wooden bucket, capable of holding only a limited amount of water. Only the water within the bucket had a special effect on Chen Fei. As for the energy flowing outside the bucket, the broken ruler was powerless. Of course, the elements that had been simply stored away would gradually accumulate some clever insights over time, which would still be beneficial for cultivation, much like the original Elemental Tide. However, this process took time and was far less efficient compared to the direct refinement of elements through the broken ruler. Moreover, these were just simple insights, offering limited assistance to Chen Fei. ¡°This kind of cultivation is a bit too costly!¡± Chen Fei rubbed his chin, realizing that it required seventy-three high-grade elemental stones for a single recovery, followed by an hour of cultivation. An hour of cultivation, costing nearly a hundred high-grade elemental stones, was an exorbitant price. After a bloody battle, obtaining five hundred high-grade elemental stones would only be enough for about seven hours of cultivation, just barely over half a day. Of course, Chen Fei could let the broken ruler gradually recover on its own, even if it didn¡¯t absorb the elemental energy of heaven and earth on a large scale. Small amounts of elemental energy from the surroundings should be sufficient for its recovery. However, this would require a considerable amount of time, which might be somewhat lengthy. Just think about it; to accumulate the amount of elements equivalent to seventy-three high-grade elemental stones without absorbing it recklessly, how much time would that take? Now, the peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the Thousand Feathers Alliance would probably continue searching for spiritual treasures frantically for some time. This period could be a year or even several years. During this time, it would be best for the spiritual treasure to remain in a dormant state and recover using high-grade elemental stones. Otherwise, even a slightly significant fluctuation in elemental energy could lead to unnecessary trouble. After all, the way a spiritual treasure absorbs elemental energy is fundamentally different from how a person cultivates with it. Alternatively, Chen Fei thought about occasionally heading out to the open sea and letting the spiritual treasure absorb some elemental energy. However, this approach had its risks. Once or twice might be fine, but doing it repeatedly could easily attract the attention of those with ulterior motives. ¡°How about going out to sea, killing a sea monster, and using that as a cover?¡± A thought popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Using this cover could work well; killing sea monsters was quite common. But how often should he go out to sea? Various thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and he began to calculate his wealth. At present, Chen Fei had a fairly ample supply of high-grade elemental stones on him. The ones he had obtained from the previous battles, after his consumption and various expenses, still amounted to just over half. However, this time in the imperial city, he had first killed the Heavenly Sun True Immortal, then subdued Jian Jinsheng, and finally, he had slain the three men led by Sui Minghua. Thanks to items like the Qiankun Bag, each of these five individuals carried a significant amount of elemental stones on them, along with the low-grade magical treasures they used. All of these items could be sold for elemental stones. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimate, just from this trip to the imperial city, not even considering anything else, he could easily exchange the Qiankun Bag and the low-grade magical treasures for over two thousand high-grade elemental stones. This was undoubtedly a substantial sum, but when it came to cultivation within the spiritual treasure, it could only sustain nearly thirty hours of practice. For anyone at the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, obtaining such a quantity of elemental stones would drive them to ecstasy because it was indeed a huge fortune. However, in the face of the spiritual treasure, it was entirely insufficient. Although Chen Fei couldn¡¯t continue cultivating constantly within the spiritual treasure, as he would inevitably take breaks and settle down after each period of cultivation. The insights gained from the spiritual treasure were indeed different from the boosts provided by the panel. The boosts from the panel could be directly absorbed, whereas the cultivation within the spiritual treasure required Chen Fei to spend time pondering and truly making them his own. No matter how much he contemplated and settled down, thirty hours of time remained fixed, and in less than a month, Chen Fei could exhaust them all. And to be frank, considering Chen Fei¡¯s usual diligence in cultivation, he might use up his entire allocation of thirty hours in just over ten days. Additionally, Chen Fei had to allocate time to consume pills to enhance his elemental power. After all, the insights came from the spiritual treasure, but he still needed to cultivate his elemental power himself. Fortunately, with the Qianyuan Sword upgraded to a high-grade magical treasure, it could assist Chen Fei in his cultivation. However, he still had to buy pills, which required elemental stones, creating additional expenses. When he did the math, it became apparent that the seemingly vast sum of over two thousand high-grade elemental stones, coupled with the few hundred he had previously saved, were simply not enough to sustain Chen Fei¡¯s consumption. A person with three thousand high-grade elemental stones but still feeling poor? Chen Fei chuckled to himself, realizing that if he ever said such a thing out loud, other early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would be quite envious. The cultivation of elemental power was undoubtedly a priority for Chen Fei. While the insights of the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the path to the Mountain Sea Realm were crucial, they weren¡¯t the most pressing matters right now. Elevating his own cultivation level was the most urgent task at hand. If Chen Fei already had a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, he wouldn¡¯t need to be so secretive about using this spiritual treasure. It was precisely because his cultivation was too low, at the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, that he had to be so cautious. The only exception was the effect of the spiritual treasure on the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point¡¯s technique, which was difficult to replace and exactly what Chen Fei needed at the moment. ¡°What if I don¡¯t absorb the insights and purely use them to stimulate the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point¡¯s technique?¡± A sudden thought popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The energy within the spiritual treasure was limited, and since it consisted of insights and absorbed special energy, it naturally consumed quickly. However, if he used it all for refining the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, could he make it last longer? Just as the cultivation of elemental power was his most pressing need, the strength of his physique was also indispensable for Chen Fei. Currently, Chen Fei could single-handedly slay three individuals at his level. Besides his high-level comprehension of various techniques, the power of his physique played an essential role. With determination in mind, Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the mountain peak and ceased absorbing the insights. Instead, he fully activated the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, drawing in the energy from the spiritual treasure. One hour, two hours, three hours¡­ In the blink of an eye, a full five hours had passed. By this time, the energy within the spiritual treasure had been completely depleted. Compared to the previous one-hour span, the time interval had increased by a staggering fourfold. Chen Fei stood up, sensing the strength of his physique, and a faint gleam appeared in his eyes. Previously, Chen Fei had attempted to use high-grade elemental stones to cultivate his physique, which did show some growth but was ultimately not worth the cost, leaving him unable to sustain it. Now, using an amount of elemental stones almost equivalent to the value of a high-grade one, the growth of his physique far exceeded what it was initially. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s initial estimate, with a conventional approach, it would take several years, perhaps even a dozen years or more, to reach the pinnacle state of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, equivalent to the strength of the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm in terms of physique. However, with the use of this spiritual treasure for cultivation, at a rate of five hours per session, minus the time for settling and digestion, Chen Fei would only need a few months to achieve what would have taken over a decade. The only concern was that there was still a shortage of elemental stones, and Chen Fei might indeed need to venture out to the open sea, slaying several third-tier sea monsters to replenish the gap in elemental stones. Five days had passed in the blink of an eye. During these five days, Chen Fei had refrained from using the spiritual treasure for cultivation. Instead, he had focused on improving the proficiency of Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword through the panel. He had also consumed mid-grade spirit pills to cultivate his elemental power. Significant improvements in physique couldn¡¯t be achieved overnight, especially at higher realms. It was easier during the lower stages, but as one reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, every step of improvement in physique became arduous. The cultivation from five days ago had left Chen Fei¡¯s physical body slightly stiff, and there were areas where his blood circulation wasn¡¯t smooth, a result of the abrupt advancement. He would need at least a few more days to recover before he could proceed with the next session of cultivation. Nevertheless, even with these breaks, Chen Fei could still complete the cultivation of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique in a few months. His physique, comparable to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, combined with the mid-grade Qianyuan Sword and his current early Combined Aperture Tempering realm elemental power, would make it challenging for most third-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, even those in the mid-stage, to escape his dominance. After five days of seclusion, Chen Fei left his chamber and made his way to the main peak of the Primordial Sword Sect. Today was the day when Chen Fei would begin his alchemical process. At this moment, all the inner disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect stood quietly in place on the main peak, eagerly awaiting Chen Fei¡¯s appearance. As for the outer disciples, they didn¡¯t have the qualifications to be here yet. However, in reality, some of the outer disciples recruited by the Primordial Sword Sect in recent years had talents that surpassed those of the original true disciples. On the main peak, not only were there disciples from the Primordial Sword Sect, but also representatives from the Break Soul Sect, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and a few other allied sects who had come to witness Chen Fei¡¯s alchemical process. The fact that Chen Fei would be practicing alchemy was known to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, but the other three sects were completely unaware. However, Chen Fei had already displayed various secret techniques in front of Qin Haishan and the others, creating a sort of immunity among them. For someone like Chen Fei, who was considered a genius, if one day he told them he would also be forging magical treasures, they wouldn¡¯t find it too surprising. Among the spectators from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Sect Master Wei Xingshan had the most complex expression. Back when Chen Fei was a member of the Alchemist Alliance, he had only reached the Bone Tempering realm in terms of cultivation. At that time, Wei Xingshan was already in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm. Many years had passed since then, and now Chen Fei, at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, forcibly suppressed the Sea Peak City and effectively led the Five Sects Alliance. Meanwhile, Wei Xingshan remained in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm. This situation couldn¡¯t help but evoke a sense of nostalgia and admiration. Within the Primordial Sword Sect, many people had never seen Chen Fei before, and he intended to make an appearance during this alchemical process to strengthen the cohesion of the sect. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Directly channeling elemental power, flames soared into the sky and enveloped the alchemical furnace. Chen Fei tossed various spirit materials and spirit essences into the furnace all at once. After several years, this extreme alchemical technique had once again appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. As the onlookers from the main peak watched Chen Fei¡¯s alchemical process, whether they understood alchemy or not, they all had a hint of bewilderment in their eyes. So, this was how alchemists practiced alchemy? So, alchemy could be done like this? Chapter 539 - Chapter 539:1 Want to Continue Watching Such a Spectacular Scene! Chapter 539:1 Want to Continue Watching Such a Spectacular Scene! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The flames surged, and the appearance of the alchemical furnace was almost indiscernible. Wei Xingshan stood at a distance, witnessing this scene, and his brows twitched slightly. Wei Xingshan was familiar with Chen Fei¡¯s alchemical style. Back when they were in the Alchemist Alliance, Chen Fei was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding rising stars. He even earned the top spot for refining elixir formulas. At that time, Wei Xingshan had been curious about Chen Fei and had reviewed the images recorded during Chen Fei¡¯s several assessment sessions. He had seen Chen Fei¡¯s unique alchemical method. As the leader of the Alchemist Alliance, Wei Xingshan possessed exceptional alchemical skills and extensive knowledge. However, Chen Fei¡¯s method of refinement was unlike anything he had ever seen before. Now, after many years, witnessing Chen Fei¡¯s alchemical process in person still left Wei Xingshan somewhat astonished. People who watched Chen Fei¡¯s alchemy had various thoughts. Some with alchemical skills themselves were tempted to emulate him. After all, even experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were using this method, so there must be a reason behind it. Perhaps this approach could produce even more potent elixirs? Chen Fei¡¯s mental focus delved into the alchemical furnace, adjusting the interactions between various spiritual herbs, bringing out their stronger medicinal properties. As for the recipe for a third-tier elixir, Chen Fei had never studied it. From breaking through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the present, only a few years had passed. During this time, Chen Fei had dedicated all his energy to various cultivation techniques. Initially, he had started learning alchemy because it was a quick way to make money, and many of the required herbs were readily available in shops. Chen Fei needed a substantial amount of elixirs for his own cultivation, and it was naturally more cost-effective to produce them himself. Any surplus could be sold for silver coins, allowing him to continue alchemy and create a self-sustaining cycle. However, after reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the frequency of Chen Fei¡¯s alchemy decreased significantly due to the limited availability of spiritual materials. The Primordial Sword Sect was a small sect, and their access to spiritual materials was extremely limited. The sect had its own alchemists, and those materials were more than sufficient for their needs. If it hadn¡¯t been for the sudden appearance of the Divine Flame Sect, which killed a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, forcing them to change their ways, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to obtain so many alchemical tasks from the Alchemist Alliance. In a sense, the struggle between the two sects had indeed benefited Chen Fei. Certainly, this benefit was also achieved through Chen Fei¡¯s exceptional alchemical skills. After all, the tasks given by the Alchemist Alliance at the time mostly rewarded contribution points to ordinary individuals. Getting an extra elixir was incredibly challenging. If other alchemists could obtain elixirs through task assignments, it would essentially be like giving away resources to others for sects like the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Naturally, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect couldn¡¯t afford to do that, as even their disciples within the sect were in need of various elixirs. As they entered the Boundless Sea, the sources of spiritual materials were almost entirely cut off, leading Chen Fei to temporarily set aside this skill. Now, with his cultivation breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and gaining access to some third-tier mystical realms, he did manage to partially address the issue of obtaining spiritual materials, but it was still only a partial solution. Mystical realms below the third tier could produce at most third-tier low-quality spiritual materials. Higher-grade ones like third-tier medium-quality materials were available in limited quantities. Furthermore, the growth of spiritual materials required time. Other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators might patiently wait for spiritual materials to grow and then produce their own, reducing the consumption of medium-grade elemental stones. After all, earning elemental stones was not easy, and there were only a few viable methods. It either involved controlling areas where various spiritual materials were produced or risking one¡¯s life to hunt monsters in the open sea. These two methods were the most stable sources of income. The former was a slow but continuous process, requiring a considerable amount of time. The latter was highly efficient but also dangerous, as the monsters were not inanimate objects and could be extremely ferocious. Moreover, they were often large in size, requiring multiple people of the same rank to work together for safety. Alternatively, it was purely a matter of luck, hoping to stumble upon hidden treasures and resources in some ancient cave. However, this was entirely luck-based, and most people wouldn¡¯t count on it. Chen Fei wanted to rapidly improve his strength. Since breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it had been less than five years, and he had already reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Second Transformation stage. Achieving this kind of speed through conventional means was nearly impossible, so Chen Fei had temporarily set aside his alchemical skills to seek other methods. A faint fragrance of elixirs began to waft out of the alchemical furnace, but in an instant, it permeated the entire main peak. Everyone involuntarily took a deep breath, feeling a sense of relaxation in body and mind. However, the scent gradually dissipated, leaving some onlookers who were unfamiliar with the situation to look at Chen Fei with puzzlement. Meanwhile, those who knew how to refine elixirs were all staring intently at the alchemical furnace. They understood that the disappearance of the fragrance was not a sign of alchemical failure or any problem. On the contrary, the appearance and subsequent dissipation of the fragrance indicated that the elixir inside the furnace had completely sealed the scent. This was something that could only be achieved through highly advanced alchemical techniques. Chen Fei was currently refining a second-tier elixir, as evident from the types of spiritual materials he was using. Many people present could actually refine second-tier perfected elixirs themselves. Individuals like Wei Xingshan, the Peak Master of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡¯s Pill Peak, had the confidence and ability to do so. However, if a trace of spiritual resonance was added to these spiritual materials, it would introduce an entirely different concept. Spiritual resonances were highly stable, and when absorbed by cultivators, they posed almost no danger. But because of their extreme stability, incorporating them into spiritual materials and turning them into elixirs became a complex and challenging process. One had to forcefully break the stability of the spiritual resonance within the alchemical furnace, which required raising the pressure inside the furnace to its maximum. Then, under this extreme high-pressure environment, you continued with the alchemy process. After breaking the stable nature of the spiritual resonance, it would no longer be calm and gentle but rather become extremely volatile. How to control the explosiveness of the spiritual resonance and merge it with the properties of other spiritual materials became an immensely challenging problem. Being able to refine elixirs without causing an explosion and successfully producing elixirs was considered a mark of exceptional skill. But achieving what Chen Fei was attempting, crafting perfected elixirs, was nearly an impossible task. At least with the abilities of the alchemists present, it was something they could never hope to accomplish. An hour passed in an instant, and no one in the vicinity made a sound, afraid of disturbing Chen Fei¡¯s alchemical process. Many dared not interfere, especially since they were facing a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert who held dominion over the Sea Peak City, a presence none dared to challenge. The alchemists in attendance hoped to absorb some of Chen Fei¡¯s alchemical techniques. ¡°Boom!¡± With a muffled sound, Chen Fei lightly patted the furnace lid, and the alchemical furnace emitted a dull noise. A stream of elixir vapor rose, forming a green cloud above the furnace. A gentle breeze swept through, dispersing the green cloud, and a rich fragrance of elixirs once again permeated the entire main peak. Compared to the previous fragrance, the current one was even more pleasant. Those with lower cultivation levels even felt a sense of intoxication, as if they had consumed several barrels of strong liquor. ¡°It¡¯s done!¡± Chen Fei gently swept his hand, transferring the elixir from the alchemical furnace into a vial. Then, he used his elemental energy to bring it to Qu Qingsheng. After nodding to the people around him, he disappeared from the spot. ¡°Farewell, Elder Chen!¡± The Primordial Sword Sect disciples called out respectfully, and members of other sects also paid their respects. Half an hour later, Qu Qingsheng handed a vial of elixir to Zhou Zixuan. Zhou Zixuan, curious, opened the vial and was momentarily surprised by the number of elixirs inside. As per Chen Fei¡¯s instructions beforehand, only those in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could receive one elixir each. Typically, practitioners in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t withstand the effects of spiritual resonances. Even when merged with other spiritual materials to form elixirs, it still required cultivation in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to absorb them. Over the past few years, the Primordial Sword Sect had achieved five practitioners in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, resembling the beginnings of a fourth-tier force. Now, the number of elixirs in Zhou Zixuan¡¯s vial had reached two, which left him puzzled as he looked at Qu Qingsheng. ¡°Chen Fei specifically instructed that spiritual resonances can extend our lifespans and have remarkable effects for Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Although their effectiveness diminishes when turned into elixirs, for us in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, gaining an extra ten years or so should not be a problem,¡± Qu Qingsheng explained with a smile. In recent years, the conditions of the Primordial Sword Sect had been steadily improving. They had acquired various spiritual materials, and the cultivation levels of their Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners had been increasing. They even had three more individuals reaching the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, one person among them appeared increasingly aged and frail, visibly weakened in spirit and appearance. That person was Zhou Zixuan, a dedicated elder who had devoted his entire life to the Primordial Sword Sect. Due to his ill-advised decision to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he had injured his essence, and now, he was approaching the end of his life. In recent years, with the Primordial Sword Sect enjoying relative peace and not having to engage in battles, Zhou Zixuan had been focusing on recuperation. Otherwise, even a few intense battles could potentially shorten his remaining lifespan. ¡°This elixir is already a waste for me, and two is simply squandering a precious resource!¡± Zhou Zixuan frowned and pushed the vial towards Qu Qingsheng. ¡°This is Chen Fei¡¯s intention. If you don¡¯t want it, you can return it to him yourself,¡± Qu Qingsheng said with a smile, raising his hand to stop Zhou Zixuan¡¯s action. Hearing Qu Qingsheng¡¯s words, Zhou Zixuan was momentarily taken aback. The Primordial Sword Sect was well aware of Chen Fei¡¯s unwavering dedication to cultivation. He spent almost all his time in seclusion, and the outsiders simply saw him as an extraordinarily talented individual. However, those within the Primordial Sword Sect knew that Chen Fei¡¯s efforts exceeded those of the majority of martial artists. For such a small matter, Zhou Zixuan didn¡¯t want to disturb Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°You¡¯re right, once you go, there¡¯s no turning back. Since it¡¯s Chen Fei¡¯s intention, you should accept it,¡± Qu Qingsheng said, patting Zhou Zixuan¡¯s shoulder and feeling a sense of nostalgia. As someone who had witnessed the rise and fall of the Primordial Sword Sect alongside Zhou Zixuan, Qu Qingsheng didn¡¯t want to see him leave like this. However, Qu Qingsheng had no means of extending his lifespan, so when Chen Fei wanted to give Zhou Zixuan two elixirs, Qu Qingsheng was genuinely delighted. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll accept them! With such a splendid future, I want to keep watching!¡± Zhou Zixuan fell silent for a moment and then burst into laughter. Zhou Zixuan still wanted to witness the continued growth of the Primordial Sword Sect, and he truly couldn¡¯t bear to leave like this. Upon hearing Zhou Zixuan¡¯s words, Qu Qingsheng also laughed heartily, his laughter filled with both nostalgia and pride! Chapter 540 - Chapter 540: Breaking Through to the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Chapter 540: Breaking Through to the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As the onlookers departed, rumors about Chen Fei, the Medicine Sage, began to circulate in the Sea Peak City. For individuals like Chen Fei, anything they did was enough to spark discussions because of the numerous topics and legends associated with him. Chen Fei was unaware of this, or even if he knew, he wouldn¡¯t care. After completing the alchemy of the elixirs, Chen Fei returned to his cultivation routine. As long as he didn¡¯t frequently refine spirit stones for his spiritual treasures, Chen Fei had more than enough high-grade spirit stones on hand. Especially after selling some of his magical treasures and spatial bags in batches, the number of spirit stones reached a new peak. Every day, he consumed high-grade spirit pills at a high intensity, relying on the resilience of his physique. Chen Fei¡¯s body was in a saturated state due to this, leading to rapid cultivation progress. It hadn¡¯t been long since Chen Fei reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, second tier. It was only a matter of a few months, while others at the same cultivation stage were likely still consolidating their realms. Meanwhile, Chen Fei was advancing rapidly on this foundation. With the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword at the Mastery Stage, he had more than enough to deal with the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, second tier. There was no situation where he couldn¡¯t control his own elemental power. What¡¯s more critical was that after those few years of coming in and out of the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s mental power had thickened and matured a few days ago, stepping directly into the realm of the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm mental power, coupled with his techniques, Chen Fei had complete mastery over his elemental power. For the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, cultivating elemental power was challenging, and nurturing mental power was equally demanding. If it hadn¡¯t been for the Strange Heart Realm and the Heart Refinement Formation , it would have been impossible for Chen Fei to advance his mental power to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm so quickly. Just a few years had passed, not too long even for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and certainly even shorter for the mid-stage. Both his elemental and mental power had been making rapid progress, and Chen Fei¡¯s physical body had not lagged behind. Entering the spiritual treasure for cultivation every ten days or so, Chen Fei had been advancing steadily in his Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant, relentlessly pushing toward the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering physique. ¡°Hmm?¡± Inside the secret chamber, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes abruptly opened wide. He looked up and felt a sense of being observed. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand brushed across his forehead with his sword finger, and a beam of light emerged. In the world composed of black and white lines, Chen Fei spotted a slightly different thread. ¡°Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm? They really haven¡¯t given up!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. With just one glance, Chen Fei identified the source of his unease. It had been over a month since the spiritual treasure had appeared, but these Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators hadn¡¯t given up. As Chen Fei had suspected before, it was unlikely that these Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would give up in just a few years. Even though Chen Fei had been thoroughly checked in the imperial city at the passage, there were still Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators quietly hovering above the Primordial Sword Sect, keeping an eye on him. However, with the Heavenly Eye technique and his mental power breaking through to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, these Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t possibly monitor Chen Fei discreetly. As soon as they arrived, Chen Fei sensed their presence, and now he had directly pinpointed their location. The beam of light at Chen Fei¡¯s forehead faded, and he closed his eyes again, continuing his cultivation. Since he knew there were Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators lurking in the shadows, he wouldn¡¯t bring out the spiritual treasure in the near future. With so many Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the one at the top wouldn¡¯t stay here for too long. At most, they would leave in a few days. After all, no matter how you looked at it, the possibility of Chen Fei obtaining the spiritual treasure in the eyes of those Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators was too low. Their decision to come and monitor Chen Fei now was more of a ¡°better safe than sorry¡± mentality, ensuring that they didn¡¯t miss anyone. As expected by Chen Fei, three days later, the Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator left. Chen Fei remained emotionally unaffected. Whether the other party had left or not, aside from not bringing out the spiritual treasure, everything else remained in his original cultivation rhythm, undisturbed. Time passed slowly, and in the fifth month, the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword had been cultivated by Chen Fei to Great Completion. In the courtyard, Chen Fei took a step forward, and two phantoms stood on either side of him. One of them looked somewhat aged, bearing an unchanging essence; this was his past self. The other phantom was elusive, making it hard to grasp; this was his future self. In the next moment, the two phantoms merged into Chen Fei¡¯s body, and a tremendous sword intent surged into the sky, overshadowing everything with its sharpness. Chen Fei gripped the Qianyuan Sword but didn¡¯t draw it. Slowly, this sword intent dissipated. It could erupt, and it could be reined in. For others, erupting with such a level of sword intent would force them to act, even if they didn¡¯t want to draw their sword, because failing to release such power could ultimately harm them. However, for Chen Fei, there was no longer such a problem. The Great Completion of the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword meant that Chen Fei could control the technique with ease, both in its unleashed and restrained forms. No matter how strong the power, Chen Fei could handle it effortlessly. ¡°Integrate with the Withering Prosperity Scripture!¡± Chen Fei commanded, and the mysteries of the Withering Prosperity Scripture merged into the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword. After integration, the technique was still called the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword because many aspects of the Withering Prosperity Scripture overlapped with it. The proficiency of the newly merged Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword only dropped slightly, indicating that the Withering Prosperity Scripture¡¯s assistance to the technique was minimal. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current rate of cultivation, it would probably take him only two or three months to replenish that proficiency. As he progressed further, the benefits of ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering techniques would diminish for Chen Fei. However, Chen Fei had anticipated this. As ordinary techniques reached their limits for Chen Fei, he would need to use the spiritual treasure to supplement the mysteries of the Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Alternatively, he could get lucky and obtain top-notch Combined Aperture Tempering techniques from elsewhere. Time passed steadily, and another three months went by, just as Chen Fei had anticipated. The new Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword had indeed reached the Great Completion once again. At the same time, the new Forbidden Art, Life and Death Reversal, had also been thoroughly mastered by Chen Fei. At this point, Chen Fei directly controlled five Forbidden Arts. However, in conventional battles, he could only sustain the activation of two Forbidden Arts. Any more, and Chen Fei¡¯s body would inevitably suffer damage. This wasn¡¯t a matter of Chen Fei¡¯s precise control over elemental power; it was purely that his body couldn¡¯t withstand the eruption of such power, even with a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm physique. However, with several months of cultivation, the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant was also approaching mastery. The difficulty of cultivating the physique had somewhat exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. He had initially thought that with the assistance of the spiritual treasure, he could achieve a breakthrough in six months, but it had taken him a few extra months. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s advantageous circumstances for cultivation, it had been a challenging journey. It was evident that other Combined Aperture Tempering cultivators who wanted to specialize in cultivating their physique would face even greater difficulties. It was precisely this level of difficulty that made other Combined Aperture Tempering cultivators hesitant and unwilling to invest their energy in cultivating their physique. With the time and resources available, wouldn¡¯t it be better to improve their own elemental power cultivation? One month later. ¡°Hum!¡± Inside the secret chamber, the elemental qi of heaven and earth trembled intensely. Chen Fei¡¯s body had turned completely red, and blood droplets were even seeping from his pores. A powerful aura surged in waves around Chen Fei¡¯s body. His skin, muscles, and bones were rhythmically contracting, tearing and repairing themselves over and over. Chen Fei¡¯s body was in an extreme state of transformation at this moment, and even the elemental power inside him had begun to boil, rushing to various parts of his body. At a certain moment, Chen Fei¡¯s tightly closed eyes suddenly opened. His body floated in the air, and then he straightened his feet, standing on the ground. ¡°Boom!¡± The area where his feet touched the ground produced a massive ripple, and the ground seemed to turn into water, undulating intensely. After a moment, this anomaly gradually disappeared, the scabs on Chen Fei¡¯s body peeled off, and a majestic aura remained dormant within him. With the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant reaching mastery, Chen Fei¡¯s physique had directly advanced to the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering level. Moreover, the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant incorporated the Profound Forging Treasure Technique, which tempered the human body towards the direction of a magical treasure. Chen Fei had chosen only one characteristic for this magical treasure: sturdiness. Compared to those truly in the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering, Chen Fei¡¯s physique had a superior defense. Thanks to the original characteristics of the Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s rapid recovery ability was still retained. After carefully sensing the changes in his body and becoming familiar with them again, Chen Fei didn¡¯t stop but continued his cultivation. Due to the improvement of his physique, Chen Fei consumed an even greater number of elixirs daily. With his already fast cultivation rate, the acceleration was further enhanced, and he was getting closer and closer to the third stage of Combined Aperture Tempering. While Chen Fei was diligently cultivating, some subtle changes occurred within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. From first-tier to sixth-tier forces, they all received a notification from the Thousand Feathers Alliance headquarters, requiring them to send reinforcements to the peripheral defense of the alliance. Half a year ago, the Thousand Feathers Alliance had already increased its personnel, and no one had expected that they would need to do so again in such a short time. Clearly, there had been significant changes in the periphery of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, forcing various factions within the alliance to send reinforcements. Chen Fei was naturally aware of this news. Rumors had it that the number of sea demons had increased in the peripheral areas, and with the current manpower, they were struggling to hold them off. During this time, Chen Fei went to the outer sea twice and indeed found that the number of sea demons had increased. While the increase was not substantial, it was definitely on the rise. With his late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering physique, the mid-grade Qianyuan Sword, and his current strength, Chen Fei could now slay third-stage early-stage sea demons without needing to tap into the sword essence within the spatial grid. After each kill, Chen Fei sold the sea demon¡¯s remains for mid-grade spirit stones to sustain his cultivation. Eight months had passed in the blink of an eye, and with his mid-grade spirit stones about to run out and being completely penniless, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had finally reached the threshold of the second stage. After nearly two years of breaking through the second stage and spending thousands of mid-grade spirit stones, Chen Fei was on the verge of entering the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering. Inside the secret chamber, Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering was trembling violently, trying to break through its constraints, but an invisible force was pressing down on it fiercely. Chen Fei remained expressionless and directly executed the Forbidden Art, Aperture-Cracking Technique. Like a blazing fire, the entire Combined Aperture Tempering power burst open instantly, the Combined Aperture Tempering transitioned, and it expanded in an instant. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If anyone else saw Chen Fei¡¯s method of cultivation, they would likely be astonished. No one had ever used a Forbidden Art during a breakthrough, but Chen Fei did just that. However, the transition of the Combined Aperture Tempering did not calm the power; it instead intensified. Just as it seemed that the Combined Aperture Tempering within him might actually rupture, Chen Fei used the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword to channel his elemental power, locking the Combined Aperture Tempering and allowing his mental power from the Sea of Consciousness to rush into the Combined Aperture Tempering, thoroughly calming the turbulent power within. Combined Aperture Tempering realm Third Tier, achieved! In less than seven years since breaking through the Combined Aperture Tempering, Chen Fei had entered the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering! Chapter 541 - Chapter 541: Spirit Tree Chapter 541: Spirit Tree Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the closed room, Chen Fei stood up, sensing subtle changes throughout his body. A small smile crept onto his face. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm Third Tier brought about changes that exceeded the combined effects of the previous two expansions and then some. As the Combined Aperture grew larger, the amount of elemental energy that could be utilized with each activation during the mid-level Combined Aperture far surpassed what was achievable in the initial stage of Combined Aperture. The same techniques, when infused with different amounts of elemental energy, yielded vastly different results. The fundamental reason for the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s superiority over the initial stage was the disparity in the amount of elemental energy that could be harnessed on each side. There were also changes in physique, though these changes were not readily apparent for Chen Fei, as he already possessed the physique of a late-stage Combined Aperture cultivator before his breakthrough. However, for other cultivators in the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a breakthrough in cultivation naturally led to the refinement of their physical bodies, as well as a transformation of their mental state. In every aspect, the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm surpassed the initial stage, leaving no room for the latter to exploit any weaknesses. To overturn the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the initial stage would need various additional advantages; otherwise, achieving such a feat would be virtually impossible. The elemental energy within his body fluctuated, and the Slaughter Spirit Technique was activated, causing the aura surrounding Chen Fei to regress to the initial stage of the Combined Aperture. This suppression was only temporary, and if Chen Fei were to engage in a full-blown battle, his aura would immediately return to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were numerous young talents, many of whom were concentrated in the top factions. Within these elite factions, resources for these young talents were abundant, and as long as they showcased their innate talents, there was no need to worry about elemental stones or elixirs. However, even in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were few instances in its many years where someone had managed to progress from the initial Combined Aperture stage to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm within seven years. Chen Fei¡¯s extravagant rate of advancement, especially during this sensitive period of the lost spiritual treasure, could easily arouse suspicion if it became known to the outside world. The peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within those top factions would instantly focus their attention on Chen Fei. Even if they couldn¡¯t discern anything unusual immediately, this scrutiny would not dissipate. In such a situation, Chen Fei naturally couldn¡¯t reveal his true cultivation level. It was indeed possible to elevate the Primordial Sword Sect to a third-tier faction. However, Chen Fei had already looked into it, and there were no better regions within the Thousand Feathers Alliance where they could relocate. Forcibly relocating was an option, but that would involve competing with other third-tier factions for resources. Most importantly, there was no mid-level third-grade secret realm currently vacant. If the Primordial Sword Sect were to leave its current location, the third-grade lower-grade secret realm they had obtained a few years ago would be handed over to others without a fight. Considering the current size of the Primordial Sword Sect, the Sea Peak City was actually the best place for them. It was thanks to Chen Fei that the Primordial Sword Sect had been forcefully elevated to its current position. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t even have cultivators at the peak Combined Aperture stage, let alone what a fourth-tier faction should possess in terms of strength. The sect leader, Qu Qingsheng, and others, despite their efforts in cultivation, knew that advancing in cultivation wasn¡¯t an overnight process and couldn¡¯t be rushed, even with Chen Fei¡¯s guidance on a regular basis. With the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s current status and position in the Sea Peak City, a few more years would provide enough resources for the sect to produce cultivators at the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If luck favored them, they might even produce new mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. In the Sea Peak City, under Chen Fei¡¯s formidable presence, the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect encountered nothing but friendly faces. Everyone welcomed them with smiles. In regions crowded with third-tier factions, such favorable treatment was rare. Without alliances, those third-tier factions would often target newcomers. Chen Fei¡¯s rapid progress in cultivation determined that whether in the Sea Peak City or other domains, the resources available in the surroundings were simply too slow for him. As the highest-ranked cultivator in the Primordial Sword Sect, relying on the sect for support was impossible for Chen Fei. Unless Chen Fei was willing to cultivate slowly like other mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, he could gradually improve himself with the local resources. Five days later, Chen Fei appeared within the third-grade secret realm. Lately, there had been an increase in the number of sea beasts in the outer sea, making the location of the secret realm less safe. According to the alliance¡¯s rules, the protection of the secret realm was a joint effort involving five factions. Normally, there were mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators guarding the area, deterring most ordinary warriors from attempting to intrude. While the secret realm contained abundant spiritual materials, and seizing them all would be priceless, you had to have both the luck to enter and the luck to exit alive. Although relying on his high cultivation level might allow him to break through the obstacles posed by mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, once someone closed the exit of the secret realm, it would be like catching a turtle in a jar. In a short period of time, even a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse couldn¡¯t forcibly tear apart the barrier of a third-grade secret realm. If that happened, they would be facing the collective efforts of five mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Anyone capable of withstanding the siege of five mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm initiates would have no reason to enter the secret realm to steal spiritual materials. It wasn¡¯t a matter of one¡¯s stature or reputation; when the potential gains were substantial enough, many things ceased to be problems. The real issue was that the kind of power capable of easily slaying a third-grade initial-stage sea beast in the outer sea was worth far more than what one could obtain within the secret realm. The spiritual materials inside the secret realm were valuable because of their continuous production; their true worth lay in being able to use them for a hundred years. Over a hundred years, they could create a staggering quantity of resources. So, this particular secret realm had been peacefully divided among several factions for a long time. However, the recent increase in sea monster numbers had made transporting spiritual materials out of the realm unsafe. For minor issues, the five factions cooperated to resolve them, but if an issue couldn¡¯t be resolved, the guarding sect from that year would handle it. This year, it happened to be the responsibility of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei floated in mid-air, gazing at the area where the Primordial Sword Sect was located, a hint of surprise in his eyes. Compared to the other four factions, the spiritual materials within the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s territory surpassed them in both quantity and maturity. The most conspicuous feature was a particular spiritual tree right in the center. It had lush branches and leaves, bearing fruit that swayed gently in the breeze. Even from a distance, Chen Fei could smell the delightful aroma of the fruit. In the secret realms of the other four areas, there were also similar spiritual trees. Among them, one tree in another faction was slightly larger than the one in the Primordial Sword Sect, but only marginally so. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that the number of fruit on the larger tree was even fewer than the one in the Primordial Sword Sect. This particular tree was the same spiritual tree that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had transplanted from Immortal Cloud City when they first settled here. Later, when the third-grade secret realm was seized, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had gifted branches to the other four factions. However, more than six years had passed, and the spiritual trees in the Break Soul Sect and the other two factions had yet to fully mature. Even the mother tree held by the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect hadn¡¯t fully recovered its vitality due to the long-distance transplant. On the contrary, the tree held by the Primordial Sword Sect had become the healthiest among the five, displaying the most robust vitality. Chen Fei may not have been knowledgeable about planting spiritual materials, but with his Heavenly Eye, he could easily perceive the vibrant life force radiating from the spiritual tree. ¡°Senior Chen!¡± As Chen Fei flew to the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s area, the disciples halted their activities upon seeing him and respectfully bowed, their eyes filled with admiration. In the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei was the true spiritual pillar. In this world, strength was revered, and whether in the Primordial Sword Sect or the Sea Peak City, Chen Fei was undoubtedly the leader. In the current secret realm, many of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s disciples were newcomers from the past few years, and they had joined the sect primarily because of Chen Fei. In terms of true sect strength, the other four factions actually surpassed the Primordial Sword Sect by a considerable margin. Chen Fei nodded slightly in acknowledgment of these disciples and wore a faint smile on his face. ¡°Chen Fei, it¡¯s been a long time since you visited!¡± A somewhat hoarse voice echoed from a burrow beside the spiritual tree, and Baka¡¯s head emerged. Upon seeing Chen Fei, his eyes lit up with delight. ¡°Chirp!¡± With a squeak, a dark shadow darted out from the burrow and perched on Baka¡¯s shoulder. It was the black rat that Chen Fei had tamed during his earlier visit. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, this second-tier black rat couldn¡¯t be of much assistance. Chen Fei had decided to let it stay in this secret realm as a companion for Baka. Over the past few years, whether due to frequent consumption of third-tier spiritual materials or its natural talent, this black rat had reached the level of the mid-tier of the second tier. However, in comparison to Baka, the black rat¡¯s growth in power had been relatively slow. Baka¡¯s recovery was remarkable. When he had first arrived in the secret realm after being injured by the Mysterious City, he had only managed to regain his strength at the early stage of the second tier. However, after a few years of absence, he had unexpectedly reached the later stages of the second tier. This progress was indeed impressive. ¡°I happened to come here today because of some matters, so I thought I¡¯d check on you both.¡± Chen Fei looked at Baka with curiosity and noticed that Baka¡¯s aura was connected to all the surrounding spiritual materials, including the spiritual tree. Naturally, this included the spiritual tree. Under Baka¡¯s influence, these spiritual materials and the spiritual tree had thrived, continuously absorbing the vitality within the secret realm. They matured much faster than normal. Furthermore, the growth of these spiritual materials, in turn, promoted an increase in Baka¡¯s demonic energy. It was precisely because of this that Baka had managed to grow his strength to this extent in just a few years. Given the current trend, it was possible that within a few more years, Baka would reach the peak of the second tier. By then, Baka¡¯s strength could potentially make him the strongest member of the Primordial Sword Sect, second only to Chen Fei. ¡°Have a piece of fruit; they¡¯re delicious!¡± Baka grinned and a spiritual fruit from the tree floated over to Chen Fei. Chen Fei extended his hand to catch it, a smile forming on his face. Baka remained the same as ever, unchanged by the passage of time. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Previously, within the alliance, Chen Fei had occasionally heard Qin Haishan and others subtly inquire about Baka¡¯s origins. Chen Fei had no reason to conceal Baka¡¯s background. At the time, Chen Fei had thought that Baka¡¯s ability to ripen spiritual materials was impressive, which had sparked the idea of nurturing a similar creature in Qin Haishan and the others. Now, looking at the effect of ripening spiritual materials, it was not merely ¡°impressive¡±; it was incredibly effective. With Baka¡¯s current power at the later stages of the second tier, one could only imagine how potent his abilities would become if he broke through to the third tier in the future. After half an hour, Chen Fei left the secret realm, prepared to scour the surrounding areas for any sea monsters that might appear.. Chapter 542 - Chapter 542: Follow Like a Shadow Chapter 542: Follow Like a Shadow Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The location of the secret realm was not far from the true open sea, with a considerable distance still remaining. Therefore, the sea monsters that appeared here varied in strength, with the majority only at the Second Tier. Considering the protective power of the secret realm, they could generally hold their own. What truly prompted them to seek help was the occasional presence of Third Tier sea monster auras. Such formidable sea monsters could not be dealt with without the assistance of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. On a small island several tens of miles away from the entrance to the secret realm, the figure of Chen Fei slowly emerged. Chen Fei landed on the island, took a step forward with his right foot, and channeled his elemental energy, swiftly forming a formation. A vial appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. He uncorked the vial, releasing a strange fishy odor into the air. Chen Fei poured the liquid from the vial into the formation. Initially faint, the fishy odor suddenly became intense, then spread in all directions. Sitting cross-legged nearby, Chen Fei closed his eyes and patiently awaited the outcome. The liquid in this vial is a concoction of monster blood combined with spirit herbs, possessing great allure to other monsters. However, the vast majority of warriors wouldn¡¯t choose this type of potion when hunting sea monsters outside. It¡¯s not because they think the potion is ineffective, but rather they fear its effectiveness might attract too many sea monsters. In the maritime domain, the ones truly favored by nature are, in fact, those sea monsters. It¡¯s hard to say exactly how many sea monsters lurk in the depths of the sea. If using the potion leads to a swarm of sea monsters, it¡¯s likely that it won¡¯t be warriors hunting sea monsters anymore, but rather warriors being devoured by a group of sea monsters. However, that¡¯s the mindset of ordinary warriors. For someone like Chen Fei now, wanting to deal with the sea monsters around the secret realm, using this potion is the simplest and most efficient way. Not to mention permanently resolving the trouble around the secret realm, as long as sea monsters continue to flood in from the open sea, this trouble won¡¯t cease. But at least, after this cleansing, for a short time, there won¡¯t be any worries about sea monster disturbances around the secret realm. After a quarter of an hour, a second tier sea monster slowly approached. It was a sea turtle-like creature with an enormous shell on its back, the edges of which were full of sharp saw-like protrusions, and its two eyes gleamed with ferocity. This second tier sea monster was extremely cautious. Despite its intense craving for the scent wafting over, it didn¡¯t rush onto the island immediately. Four sturdy legs paddled through the seawater, and the sea turtle monster was just considering whether to investigate when suddenly, it felt a shiver in its mind. Before it could comprehend what was happening, a force so powerful that it couldn¡¯t be resisted struck it. The turtle shell that had always protected its entire body was shattered without any decent resistance, directly breaking apart along with its entire flesh. On the island, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes remained closed from beginning to end. It was just a second tier monster, easily slain with a casual sword strike. The disparity between a second tier monster and a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert was too vast. Once targeted, there was no chance of escape. The crimson blood dyed the surrounding seawater red, mingling with the scent from the potion to create an even more enticing fragrance, drifting in all directions. That¡¯s how this potion worked; the more it killed, the stronger its allure became. This is also why many warriors dared not use it, because sometimes, if not handled carefully or if there was a slight mistake in operation, it could lead to enormous trouble. It was better to approach one by one, even though it was more troublesome, it was safer. Hunting monsters in the maritime domain was already an extremely risky endeavor; if one wasn¡¯t careful, the question of whether they could return at all became uncertain. Perhaps the stimulation of the fragrance intensified, or perhaps there were sea monsters nearby from the start, but before the time it took to finish a cup of tea, Chen Fei¡¯s perception sensed three sea monsters drifting over. They were still second tier monsters, but their strength was considerably greater than the previous turtle monster. All three sea monsters had reached the late stage of the second tier, and they usually traveled together. If a warrior encountered this number and strength of monsters and didn¡¯t have the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, they would have no choice but to leave obediently. Even if there were four or five late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, it would be difficult to handle these three sea monsters. ¡°Hiss!¡± A faint sound of breaking air rang out, and before the three sea monsters could comprehend what was happening, their bodies stiffened, following the same fate as the turtle monster from earlier. Chen Fei remained cross-legged on the island, whether facing one sea monster or a group, his response was always a sword strike. The power of this sword strike was too strong for these second tier sea monsters; even if there were many of them, they couldn¡¯t resist in the slightest. They didn¡¯t even have the qualification to weaken the sword strike. In the face of truly powerful forces, quantity had lost much of its meaning. This was why a Mountain Sea Realm expert could rule over such a vast territory like the Thousand Feathers Alliance, while the numerous Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators didn¡¯t dare to have the slightest thought of resistance. Because the two sides were simply not on the same level, a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert wanting to kill a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator was as easy as Chen Fei killing these second tier sea monsters at this moment. In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed. During this hour, Chen Fei had slain nearly a hundred second tier sea monsters. However, the surrounding seawater hadn¡¯t been dyed red. Towards the end, Chen Fei simply captured these sea monsters and threw them into the nearby formation, enhancing the potency of the potion within the formation to its maximum. Second tier sea monsters hadn¡¯t appeared for some time; those in the vicinity had likely been drawn in. However, the third tier sea monster had yet to make an appearance. Just when Chen Fei thought that the third tier sea monster might have wandered off somewhere else, a faint, almost imperceptible aura rose in the distance, but it quickly disappeared. Third tier monsters already possessed extraordinary intelligence, comparable to, if not exceeding, that of ordinary humans in some aspects. Obviously, this third tier sea monster, after wandering for a moment, sensed that something was amiss and decided to leave again. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and with a sword strike, he shattered the formation before him, turning everything within it to powder. At the same time, a spiritual essence was drawn out and absorbed into the Qianyuan Sword. Although they were only second tier sea monsters, leaving them here unattended would be somewhat wasteful with such a sufficient quantity. It was better to feed them to the Qianyuan Sword. Although the spiritual essence alone wouldn¡¯t have much effect on the Qianyuan Sword, which was currently at the level of a middle-grade magical treasure, it was better than nothing. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing from his original position and reappearing several miles away. If this sea monster hadn¡¯t shown itself, it would have taken considerable effort for Chen Fei to track it down. But now that it had appeared, even if it only showed itself briefly, it couldn¡¯t escape Chen Fei¡¯s pursuit. Chen Fei¡¯s figure moved through the sky, leaving no trace behind. After breaking through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s speed had increased once again. However, the corresponding enhancement provided by the phantom shadow had also decreased. Chen Fei¡¯s current speed still held a considerable advantage compared to the average mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. But if compared to those who specialized in body techniques or the top powers, the advantage wouldn¡¯t be so obvious. As cultivation progressed, sometimes the advantages of techniques would become more pronounced. Fortunately, the cultivation technique Chen Fei currently practiced had already reached the state of Great Completion. Even though the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from those top powers might practice extraordinary techniques, they couldn¡¯t possibly comprehend them as deeply as Chen Fei. This sea monster was extremely fast underwater, but in just a moment, Chen Fei caught up to it. Chen Fei looked down at the sea surface and could clearly see a dark shadow. At the early stage of the third rank, equivalent to the sea monsters Chen Fei had previously slain, it was possible for them to break through the defensive line and intrude into various maritime domains. Most of the sea monsters were of this rank. Any stronger ones had already been slain at the defensive line. Otherwise, if sea monsters at the mid-stage of the third rank or higher roamed freely within various maritime domains, hardly any power within those domains would be able to withstand them. With his right foot stepping into the void, Chen Fei touched the air with the sole of his foot, creating faint ripples. In the next moment, a cavity was blasted out of the sea surface, and Chen Fei appeared in front of the sea monster. Just as Chen Fei was about to strike, his brows furrowed slightly. His figure shifted, and in an instant, his entire body turned into flowing light, seemingly teleporting a few meters ahead. ¡°Huh?¡± Where Chen Fei had been standing before, a figure slowly appeared, reaching forward but failing to grab hold of Chen Fei, which was somewhat unexpected. The sea monster below was startled, and a huge tentacle slapped towards the figure. However, before it could get close, the figure casually swept it aside with a hand. With the sea monster¡¯s piercing scream, the tentacle broke, and in its panic, the sea monster desperately swam towards the depths of the sea. Chen Fei didn¡¯t stop the sudden appearance of the figure, nor did the figure stop. ¡°I have never met with you, why did you attempt to capture me?¡± Chen Fei looked at the newcomer with a cold expression. At the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, attempting to capture Chen Fei directly with a sneak attack was unexpected. Kou Yuanheng withdrew his hand and looked at Chen Fei with interest, somewhat surprised that he had failed to capture him just now, despite being confident in his attempt. According to the information he had, Chen Fei had only broken through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm a few years ago. Although he was exceptionally talented and had forcefully suppressed several other sects in the Sea Peak City, he was still within the realm of the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The capture just now would have been successful if any other mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator had been slightly careless. Kou Yuanheng had been doing this for many years, and he never expected it to fail today on a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Is Duan Muxiao dead?¡± Kou Yuanheng stared at Chen Fei, a smile playing on his lips. ¡°Killing someone from the Death Shadow Sect and then impersonating their identity, you have quite the audacity!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t understand a single thing you¡¯re saying!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly at the mention of the Death Shadow Sect. His figure flickered, and he appeared in mid-air, glancing around. Kou Yuanheng remained as close as a shadow to Chen Fei, still several meters away. As he saw Chen Fei looking around, the smile on Kou Yuanheng¡¯s face grew even broader.. Chapter 543 - Chapter 543: Opening the Three Forbidden Techniques Chapter 543: Opening the Three Forbidden Techniques Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Kou Yuanheng looked at Chen Fei¡¯s calm expression, his eyebrows slightly raised. Was this calmness an act, or did he truly have something to rely on? Moreover, the words Chen Fei just spoke seemed to carry another layer of meaning. ¡°Here¡¯s your chance. Tell me, how did you manage to kill Duan Muxiao and then disguise yourself as him?¡± Kou Yuanheng stared at Chen Fei, observing the subtle changes in his facial expressions, and continued, ¡°If you can satisfy me, we can part ways today. It¡¯s not impossible!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you just said. But you attacked first, and now you¡¯re secretly setting up formations. I must say, I¡¯m quite impressed with you!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s right hand formed a sword gesture, pointing to the side. With a whistle of sword energy, it collided several tens of meters ahead. A formation emerged out of thin air. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s sword energy descended, the formation¡¯s nodes were disrupted, and it dissipated in an instant. A jade token trembled slightly in mid-air, shattered into several pieces, falling towards the sea below. Kou Yuanheng seemed to be questioning Chen Fei, but he was merely buying some time to set up the formation. When the time came to decide whether to spare or kill Chen Fei, it would all depend on Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mood. Having grown up in the Death Shadow Sect, Kou Yuanheng was naturally cautious. Chen Fei¡¯s ability to evade his capture earlier had made Kou Yuanheng put away some of his disdain. He had thought that by setting up the formation, he could strike directly, but he hadn¡¯t expected the formation to be discovered so quickly. This level of insight was extraordinary. The smile on Kou Yuanheng¡¯s face faded as he looked at Chen Fei, his gaze flashing. In the next moment, he suddenly disappeared from his original position, reappearing in front of Chen Fei. One attempt at capture, one formation, both were promptly noticed by Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s performance was far superior to the average early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Under caution, the best course of action would naturally be to leave now, especially since the target was different from what the information indicated. However, Kou Yuanheng had reached the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Facing an early-stage cultivator, no matter how peculiar the situation, the difference in realms was evident. If Kou Yuanheng were to retreat like this, it wouldn¡¯t be caution but cowardice. To be frightened and flee at the slightest rustle of leaves was something only rodents would do. If Kou Yuanheng acted in such a manner, then all his years of cultivation would have been in vain. Realms didn¡¯t just come easy, nor did one become an assassin within the Death Shadow Sect without enduring challenges. A short dagger was grasped in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s hand. With a sharp whistle, the dagger was thrust towards Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Each inch gained strength, each inch lost peril. It¡¯s rare for warriors to use a dagger as their weapon of choice. However, if one does choose such a weapon, it demonstrates a high level of confidence in their close combat abilities. Mountain Binding Technique! Kou Yuanheng had stumbled upon this technique in his early years, and it was quite different from the typical cultivation methods that focused solely on elemental power. This was a lineage specialized in refining the body. Whether it was due to his compatibility with this technique or not, Kou Yuanheng¡¯s cultivation of the Mountain Binding Technique progressed remarkably smoothly. Especially after he obtained the rare material mentioned in the technique, the Mountain Binding Stone, through the information channels of the Death Shadow Sect. Kou Yuanheng¡¯s progress in refining his body through the Mountain Binding Technique was astonishing. His physical strength now far surpassed that of others at the same level. In fact, Kou Yuanheng had even encountered an elder from the Tiandao Sect by chance. After exchanging a few moves, Kou Yuanheng found that his physical strength was no less than that of the Tiandao Sect¡¯s members. The Tiandao Sect was renowned throughout the Thousand Feathers Alliance for its formidable physical prowess. Among cultivators of the same level, very few could match them in direct combat. Kou Yuanheng achieved this feat by relying on the immense physical strength granted by the Mountain Binding Technique. Assassinating an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was as easy as taking something from a bag for him. Even among peers at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Mountain Binding Technique not only bestowed the strength of mountains but also possessed the tranquility of mountains. Therefore, there were rarely any mishaps in ambushes. Chen Fei sensed the power contained in the dagger, his expression subtly changing as he recognized Kou Yuanheng¡¯s achievements in refining his body. If it were any other peer who had been approached by Kou Yuanheng like this, even if they were at the fourth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, their lives would be in danger. Only those at the fifth stage, approaching the late stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, could handle it more freely. ¡°Clang!¡± With the sound of a sword, Chen Fei wielded the Qianyuan Sword forward. Aperture-Cracking Technique! Blood Ignition Technique! Heart Breaking Technique! The three forbidden techniques erupted within Chen Fei¡¯s body, his momentum rising like a burning flame, soaring into the sky. After Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant reached its consummate state and Chen Fei¡¯s body reached the late stage of Combined Aperture Tempering real,, he could now use the three forbidden techniques without harm, unlike when he was at the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Qi and blood surged like raging currents within Chen Fei¡¯s body, emitting a surging sound. Faintly, it seemed as if there were the roars of a dragon elephant. The immense power from the position of Combined Aperture Tempering realm instantly reached every corner of Chen Fei¡¯s body, causing his mind to tremble as he fully controlled these forces. Chen Fei¡¯s flesh subtly vibrated, binding all the power, akin to the sturdy characteristics of a magic treasure, allowing Chen Fei to freely wield every bit of power within him. The dagger was just a foot away from Chen Fei¡¯s neck when, with Chen Fei¡¯s eruption, Kou Yuanheng sensed the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm aura emanating from him, causing his face to drastically change. Before, Chen Fei had only displayed his agility without fully activating his techniques. The Slaughter Spirit Technique had still suppressed Chen Fei¡¯s aura to the level of the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Now, with the explosion of power, the Slaughter Spirit Technique could no longer suppress him even the slightest, making Kou Yuanheng fully understand Chen Fei¡¯s true cultivation realm. Being at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm wasn¡¯t rare within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Kou Yuanheng had fought against numerous mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, surpassing the count of both his hands, and had even killed a few. But Chen Fei, according to the information, had only broken through to the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm less than seven years ago, and now he had become a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator? Several years ago, he single-handedly suppressed the Sea Peak City, showcasing remarkable talent. Compared to the geniuses within the top powers, his talent was not inferior in the slightest. However, even for a genius, breaking through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm so quickly seemed improbable! Take Zhuo Tianying from the Fengwu Pavilion, hailed as a rare talent seen once in a hundred years. Even after several years, he had only just broken through to the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. To break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it typically takes several years of refinement, or even starting from a decade, which is considered quite normal. After all, by that time, Zhuo Tianying would only be around fifty years old. Reaching the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm at such an age would still make him the most talented individual within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. But what about the person before Kou Yuanheng, who came from an ordinary sect? What puzzled Kou Yuanheng even more was that he noticed Chen Fei not only had advanced to the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm but also seemed to have immediately unleashed three forbidden techniques in one go- These were forbidden techniques. Even employing just one could severely damage the vitality of an average mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, requiring several months of rest to possibly recover. If the injuries were severe, it could take years to heal, which was not uncommon. As for activating two forbidden techniques, that was truly risking one¡¯s life. Even if one managed to slay the enemy in the end, their own essence would be damaged, and the recovery time would be even longer. Three forbidden techniques? It was truly a fight to the death. Kou Yuanheng possessed the Mountain Binding Technique, which refined his physique to the level of the top peers at the same stage. Normally, he would only activate one forbidden technique at most. Moreover, the time for activating forbidden techniques couldn¡¯t be too long, or else even the Mountain Binding Technique wouldn¡¯t be able to contain that power, inevitably causing self-injury. Chen Fei clearly had the cultivation of the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm and had no need to resort to such extreme measures, yet his opponent chose to do so nonetheless. Mountain Collapse! Blood Sea! A thick aura emanated from Kou Yuanheng¡¯s body, and in the next moment, it was as if a mountain had crumbled, unleashing a powerful force from within him. Simultaneously, Kou Yuanheng¡¯s blood and qi boiled and then evaporated, turning his entire body a deep red. Facing someone like Chen Fei, who didn¡¯t hesitate to unleash three forbidden techniques directly against the enemy, Kou Yuanheng had no choice but to reluctantly activate two forbidden techniques himself. Otherwise, Kou Yuanheng feared that he might be severely injured with just one move. A hint of fierceness flashed in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s eyes. Once he took this blow and managed to avoid it slightly afterward, he wouldn¡¯t need to continue attacking. Chen Fei would undoubtedly meet his demise on his own. Did they really think forbidden techniques were so easily activated? ¡°Boom!¡± The sea below was instantly depressed by dozens of meters, countless seawater disappearing. A spherical ripple spread from the point of collision of their weapons, enveloping both of them. Within the spherical ripple, sword energy and blade energy intertwined, dissecting the air countless times. Eventually, even the air was cut to pieces, leaving behind a vacuum. Kou Yuanheng¡¯s gaze locked onto Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, initially filled with fierceness, but that fierceness vanished in an instant. At this moment, Kou Yuanheng¡¯s eyes were filled with incredulity and fear. Even after activating two forbidden techniques, Kou Yuanheng¡¯s strength had already reached its peak. Kou Yuanheng was confident that even if he were to be defeated by Chen Fei¡¯s three forbidden techniques, with the Mountain Binding Technique enhancing his physique, any injuries he sustained would be minor. But now, the power emanating from the dagger was beyond what could be described by three forbidden techniques alone. Kou Yuanheng had seen those who unleashed three forbidden techniques, their power reaching astonishing levels in an instant. However, without exception, all of them ended up meeting a tragic end. Kou Yuanheng was mentally prepared, but he didn¡¯t anticipate the overwhelming force transmitted through the dagger! ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The spherical ripple exploded, countless sword and blade energies shooting out in all directions. At the same time, a figure was flung backward, crashing directly onto the sea below, creating a massive water column. The speed of the backward flight was too fast, and what was usually a soft surface of water was now harder than steel. Kou Yuanheng spewed out a mouthful of blood, his entire body trembling violently. Despite desperately activating the Mountain Binding Technique, he found himself unable to neutralize the overwhelming force within his body. The physique that had once filled Kou Yuanheng with pride, along with the exquisite Mountain Binding Technique, now seemed utterly powerless against this force. Pale and feeble! Chapter 544 - Chapter 544: Mind Painting Scroll Chapter 544: Mind Painting Scroll Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Escape! The excruciating pain tore through his body, but in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mind, a clear thought emerged. Confronted with this utterly unreasonable force, Kou Yuanheng felt his state of mind shatter in an instant. He knew that with his current strength, enduring another strike like this wouldn¡¯t just result in severe injury as it did now; it might lead to his immediate demise. The physical prowess cultivated from the Mountain Binding Technique and the two forbidden techniques he had mastered offered him no refuge at this moment. If he didn¡¯t escape immediately, he might never leave, condemned to remain here forever. ¡°Boom!¡± Kou Yuanheng¡¯s heart throbbed violently once, and a surge of blood flowed through his body in an instant, seeping out through his pores. In just a moment, Kou Yuanheng transformed into a figure drenched in blood, his form becoming ethereal. Blood Shadow Escape! In this dire situation, this escape technique, especially with the two forbidden techniques still in operation, enhanced its potency. In the blink of an eye, the Blood Shadow Escape could carry Kou Yuanheng tens of miles away, requiring only a moment to completely leave Chen Fei behind. Chen Fei¡¯s displayed power was too overwhelming, and Kou Yuanheng no longer cared about how Chen Fei would endure the aftermath of the three forbidden techniques. At this moment, Kou Yuanheng only wanted to escape far away. As long as he survived, there would be various methods to seek revenge. While Kou Yuanheng couldn¡¯t defeat Chen Fei alone, he wasn¡¯t without allies. Although the Death Shadow Sect didn¡¯t rank among the top ten elite forces, they could still enlist late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s astonishing progress to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in less than seven years, many would be interested in him. ¡°Could that spiritual treasure be on him?¡± A thought involuntarily surfaced in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mind, occupying his thoughts. Currently, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the two hottest topics were the sudden increase in sea demon numbers outside the alliance, posing a serious threat to its defenses. There was also another thing. The emergence of a spiritual treasure. Despite the spiritual treasure being in a state of disrepair and having emerged two years ago, speculation persisted about who ultimately obtained it. The phrase ¡°snatching food from a tiger¡¯s mouth¡± was hardly enough to describe the methods used by the person who acquired the spiritual treasure. In the presence of sixteen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, the individual managed to seize the treasure and smoothly deceive everyone without revealing the slightest clue or anomaly. Such methods truly set one¡¯s imagination ablaze. Most people turned their attention to those late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, as only they had a slight chance of snatching the spiritual treasure from the hands of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Chen Fei, at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and possibly only at the initial stage two years ago, shouldn¡¯t possess such capabilities. But despite Chen Fei¡¯s rapid cultivation progress, even surpassing the geniuses of top factions, if this was the result of the spiritual treasure, then everything made sense. Kou Yuanheng didn¡¯t care whether the spiritual treasure was in Chen Fei¡¯s possession. After escaping, he planned to use this incident to attract the attention of those late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. The likelihood was slim, but those late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts wouldn¡¯t overlook even the slightest possibility. ¡°Buzz!¡± As Kou Yuanheng swiftly moved tens of meters away, his movement was abruptly interrupted, and his entire figure appeared in mid-air. Kou Yuanheng covered his head, and within his sea of consciousness, the mental blades formed by his mind shattered all the incoming sword lights. It was these sudden sword lights that had disrupted Kou Yuanheng¡¯s movement just now. The operation of all techniques requires the manipulation of one¡¯s mental energy. When the mind is disturbed, the execution of techniques will inevitably be delayed or even rendered impossible. Kou Yuanheng hadn¡¯t reached the point of being unable to perform techniques, but using the Blood Shadow Escape, which relied heavily on the precise control of mental energy, was riskier. Any slight error could trigger a chaotic surge of power within his body. As Kou Yuanheng shook his head and prepared to continue his escape, he suddenly sensed a dark shadow appearing before him. Looking up, he saw Chen Fei standing calmly in front of him. With an aura akin to blazing flames, Kou Yuanheng gazed at Chen Fei¡¯s serene expression and the orderly arrangement of his elemental energy, feeling as if he had encountered a ghost. Having engaged in combat with someone who had employed the three forbidden techniques, even exchanging blows, it was astonishing to see Chen Fei appearing unscathed. Were these truly the three forbidden techniques? Kou Yuanheng could accept even greater displays of power from Chen Fei, but what he couldn¡¯t accept was Chen Fei¡¯s unharmed state. Because for Chen Fei, employing the three forbidden techniques seemed like an everyday occurrence. What level of physical fortitude was required for this, and what level of comprehension of techniques was needed to control the elemental energy within one¡¯s body? Can someone who broke through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm seven years ago achieve this? So, is it really the support of the spiritual treasure? No one answered Kou Yuanheng¡¯s question. Instead, all he received was the sweeping edge of the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive wave of energy formed a sweeping arc, crashing outward, pressing the sea surface down by dozens of meters and leaving a huge void in the sky. After colliding with Kou Yuanheng¡¯s dagger, the edge of the Qianyuan Sword paused briefly before pressing against his chest, where the dagger was located. Clothing, skin, flesh, bone¡ªall disintegrated as the sword edge passed, leaving a path of destruction. Kou Yuanheng¡¯s eyes bulged, and his body crashed through the sea surface, completely unconscious within the seawater. In the final moment, Chen Fei restrained some of his power; otherwise, under this strike, Kou Yuanheng would have been reduced to a mist of blood. The physique cultivated by the Mountain Binding Technique wouldn¡¯t falter under such force. In mid-air, Chen Fei watched Kou Yuanheng sinking into the sea, and his aura began to subside as he retracted the three forbidden techniques. In truth, Kou Yuanheng¡¯s cultivation wasn¡¯t very high, only at the fourth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s current state, his realm was slightly lower, and his Combined Aperture process had undergone a collapse, requiring a purification of his elemental energy. However, when combined with Kou Yuanheng¡¯s physical strength, he was indeed stronger than other warriors at the fourth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and he could even match wrists with ordinary fifth-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators without much difficulty. It¡¯s just a pity that Kou Yuanheng had chosen Chen Fei as his target this time. Kou Yuanheng¡¯s proud physique fell short by a whole level in front of Chen Fei. Moreover, Chen Fei relied on the astonishing recovery and toughness of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant, recklessly employing the three forbidden techniques to directly overwhelm Kou Yuanheng. Under this single move, the only retaliatory measure Kou Yuanheng could think of was to call for reinforcements. Facing Chen Fei again, Kou Yuanheng had lost all courage. Unfortunately, even so, Kou Yuanheng couldn¡¯t escape and was brought to the brink of death by Chen Fei¡¯s second strike. Half an hour later, Chen Fei grabbed Kou Yuanheng by the neck and tossed him into a cave on an uninhabited island. Watching Kou Yuanheng lying on the ground, Chen Fei used his elemental energy to stimulate him awake. Kou Yuanheng emitted a muffled groan, feeling almost numb all over. He saw a dark shadow at his feet and instinctively looked up, meeting Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Kou Yuanheng¡¯s eyes became dazed, but suddenly, a tremor shook his consciousness within his sea of consciousness, and his confused eyes cleared in an instant. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly; unexpectedly, his Dream Entry Technique failed. The opponent¡¯s consciousness autonomously resisted the power of his Dream Entry Technique. The restrictions of the Dream Entry Technique are significant. Previously, when he was at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, as long as he brought someone to the brink of death, he could easily invade their dreams. However, now that he was at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even when someone was on the brink of death, the Dream Entry Technique could no longer freely manipulate their dreams as before. With only twenty percent of the complete Dream Entry Technique available to Chen Fei, he¡¯d clearly reached a bottleneck. If he had the complete technique, he wouldn¡¯t encounter such an awkward situation. Stimulated by Chen Fei¡¯s Dream Entry Technique, Kou Yuanheng suddenly understood his current situation and also sensed Chen Fei¡¯s attempt to invade his consciousness just now. ¡°Relying on one¡¯s own mental strength, you dare to attempt to control the mind of someone at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. How arrogant!¡± Kou Yuanheng looked at Chen Fei, knowing that his time was limited, and sneered directly. At the same time, Kou Yuanheng finally confirmed that Duan Muxiao was most likely killed by Chen Fei, and he had been used by Chen Fei to unearth secrets, taking advantage of the situation. Before coming to confront Chen Fei, Kou Yuanheng couldn¡¯t be sure whether Duan Muxiao was truly dead. He sought out Chen Fei only because Chen Fei was the last task Duan Muxiao had undertaken, which had ended in failure. Kou Yuanheng, relying on his own strength, had thought that his probe was almost certain to succeed, but the result turned out to be what it is now. After all, no one could have anticipated that Chen Fei could break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm so quickly. Even at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his strength has reached such unimaginable levels. I, Kou Yuanheng, a mere fourth-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, don¡¯t even have a chance to escape. Upon hearing Kou Yuanheng¡¯s words, Chen Fei remained expressionless. A dozen sword lights surged toward Kou Yuanheng from his forehead. Kou Yuanheng sensed the sword lights, his expression changing, and his mental energy oscillated, shattering the incoming sword lights. However, in just a moment, Kou Yuanheng let out a piercing scream. With his near-death state, his mental energy was naturally weak and couldn¡¯t withstand several sword lights. In no time, Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mental energy was slashed into pieces. Sensing Kou Yuanheng¡¯s breath, on the brink of death, Chen Fei once again employed the Dream Entry Technique. It was indeed difficult for the Dream Entry Technique to break through mental defenses. But what if the mental energy had been shattered into pieces? Kou Yuanheng¡¯s gaze became vacant, and his mental energy in his sea of consciousness trembled slightly, unable to resist. The power of the Dream Entry Technique surged in, completely seizing control of Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mind. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, it was like flipping through a scroll, witnessing the life story of a warrior who grew up in the Death Shadow Sect. Unlike Duan Muxiao, Kou Yuanheng grew up entirely within the Death Shadow Sect, being the most loyal and trusted type of person within the sect. Many parts of the scroll flashed by, with Chen Fei only pausing to look at those parts that interested him. ¡°The Mountain Binding Technique?¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly as he looked at the contents of the scroll. This should be the reason why Kou Yuanheng¡¯s physique was stronger than others at the same level. Chen Fei never refused any techniques because they were the fundamental reason for his strength. ¡°He obtained it in the trench¡­ No, why would Kou Yuanheng go to that trench?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he attempted to scroll the image forward. Suddenly, the entire scroll came to a halt, and a gigantic eye emerged from the scroll, glaring at Chen Fei. The eye was pupil-less, filled with bloodshot veins! Chapter 545 - Chapter 545: Black Runes Chapter 545: Black Runes Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In an instant, Chen Fei¡¯s vision plunged into darkness, unable to see anything, while various cacophonous sounds began echoing in his ears. Whispers akin to murmurs, along with children¡¯s laughter, though the laughter swiftly morphed into the roars and shouts of adults. There was no semblance of order among the languages, yet the tone of the voices grew increasingly urgent, as if something were relentlessly chasing behind them. Afraid to pause, it seemed that any momentary stoppage would herald something dreadful. The darkness before Chen Fei seemed to be tugged at, and his eyes, already unable to see, suddenly regained their sight. Instinctively, Chen Fei squinted, shielding his eyes from the sunlight in the sky. After a moment, with a somewhat bewildered expression, he lowered his hand and surveyed his surroundings. This was a mountain village, yet at this moment, it was eerily quiet, devoid of any sound. Silent, as if one could hear the beating of their own heart. The usual chirping of insects and the singing of birds, entirely absent; even the wind seemed to have come to a halt. What should have been a time of warmth in the afternoon now left Chen Fei with a chilling sensation of dread. More importantly, at this moment, Chen Fei had forgotten all of his identities. With even the slightest movement of his head, a piercing pain shot through, spreading relentlessly. Only by completely diverting his thoughts could he alleviate this pain somewhat. A call from deep within the village reverberated, as if the true answers could only be found by entering its confines. ¡°Roar!¡± Before Chen Fei could take a step, a roar akin to that of a dragon and an elephant echoed in his mind, causing the scene before him to tremble violently. Instinctively, Chen Fei closed his eyes, reopening them to find the village still present, yet now adorned with an additional eye hovering above. Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness had now cleared, thanks to the intervention of the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, which had pulled his mind back at a critical moment. Gazing up at the eye above the village, Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. He hadn¡¯t anticipated that within Kou Yuanheng¡¯s consciousness lay such a thing. A bizarre entity, this eye represented something eerie, and exceptionally potent at that. Planted within Kou Yuanheng¡¯s psyche during his early cultivation days, this eye was a seed of profound strangeness. Initially, when this eye first appeared, Chen Fei had mistaken it for a safeguard left by the Death Shadow Sect within Kou Yuanheng¡¯s consciousness, a barrier to prevent outsiders from uncovering the secrets of the sect¡¯s disciples. However, it wasn¡¯t until just now that Chen Fei almost entered this village before he realized that this wasn¡¯t the work of the Death Shadow Sect. The Death Shadow Sect was an assassin organization, ruthless towards others, perhaps even towards its own members. But such ruthlessness should at least benefit the entire Death Shadow Sect. However, implanting strangeness deep within a warrior¡¯s consciousness showed no discernible benefits whatsoever. It wasn¡¯t about planting something eerie within the mind to transform into a human oddity or the like; this wasn¡¯t an alternative cultivation method but rather a contamination of Kou Yuanheng. For so many years, Kou Yuanheng hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual about himself, and even in the coming years, or even a decade or more, he wouldn¡¯t feel any different. But once the time was ripe, when the strangeness behind this eye felt it necessary, Kou Yuanheng would be controlled in an instant. Life and death would no longer be within his control, or perhaps at that moment, Kou Yuanheng would no longer have a concept of self; all that would remain is someone usurped by strangeness. To be in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and remain completely unaware of one¡¯s contamination was a terrifying prospect. As Kou Yuanheng had previously mentioned, the self-defense of a warrior in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was so formidable that ordinary intrusions were simply impossible. It was only through Chen Fei¡¯s relentless assault, pushing Kou Yuanheng to the brink of death, and relying on the mystical powers of the Dream Entering Technique, that he could intrude into Kou Yuanheng¡¯s consciousness. But it was precisely this intrusion that fully awakened the strangeness within Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mind, seeking to ensnare Chen Fei in its corruption. However, Chen Fei was not Kou Yuanheng, and he had not encountered this strangeness during his early cultivation days. Moreover, within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness resided the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, a defense much stronger than that of an ordinary mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. Most crucially, this eye above the village was not the true form of this strangeness; its true form likely lay within that sea trench, where Kou Yuanheng had discovered the location of the Mountain Binding Technique. The eye above the village stared directly at Chen Fei, countless murmurs echoing in his ears, resembling laughter and curses, yet Chen Fei remained unfazed. After the initial confusion was dispelled, the threat of the strange eye to Chen Fei was almost negligible. Threads of blood vessels within the eye multiplied, writhing like living creatures within the white of the eye. In a matter of moments, the eye had turned a fiery red. The eye trembled violently as wisps of black mist began to spread. With the appearance of these black mists, the eye started to shrink. Suddenly, Chen Fei took a step forward, causing the eye in mid-air to pause momentarily. Chen Fei proceeded with deliberate slowness, taking three hesitant steps towards the village entrance. Though his pace was sluggish, it was progress nonetheless. The black mist surrounding the strange eye receded, and the eye regained its fullness, indicating that these black mists were the eye¡¯s true exertion of effort. If Chen Fei remained completely still, the eye would have to expend all of its energy. As Chen Fei hesitated in his movements, unbeknownst to the eye, he had already used the Thousand Threads Technique to separate a strand of thought, swiftly browsing through Kou Yuanheng¡¯s memories. Whether the strangeness was truly strange was not of great importance to Chen Fei; rather, Kou Yuanheng¡¯s memories held greater value in his eyes. At the very least, Chen Fei needed to know what tasks the Death Shadow Sect had assigned to Kou Yuanheng and where he had exposed vulnerabilities that made the Death Shadow Sect suspect that something had happened to Duan Muxiao. If this matter remained unclear, the longer Chen Fei continued to impersonate Duan Muxiao, the more problems could arise. Furthermore, without Kou Yuanheng¡¯s memories, Chen Fei would be unable to impersonate him. Once the Death Shadow Sect discovered that Kou Yuanheng was dead, even greater problems would arise. Facing an ordinary mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, Chen Fei no longer harbored much fear. However, the Death Shadow Sect was not limited to just one mid-stage practitioner; it had other formidable practitioners at that level. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, forcibly confronting such an assassin organization would be beyond his capabilities. Within the illusion, Chen Fei painstakingly moved forward, appearing to cover only about ten meters, yet in reality, he traversed several miles. With each step forward, the murmurs in Chen Fei¡¯s ears grew louder, and the sensation of being dragged into the abyss became increasingly pronounced. Fortunately, the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique guarded his consciousness closely, repelling all contamination, allowing Chen Fei to maintain his clarity. However, to the strange eye, it seemed that the human below was about to be dragged into the contamination. Not only would the undercover agent Kou Yuanheng be spared from death, but the eye could also plant its seed in another Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner¡¯s consciousness. As Chen Fei hesitated at the village entrance, his right foot paused, just one step away from entering the village. But it was this one step that Chen Fei consistently delayed taking. The voices in Chen Fei¡¯s ears had now turned into roars, various voices of different ages and genders incessantly intertwining. Fragmented black runes drifted out from the village entrance, clinging to Chen Fei¡¯s body. This body was a manifestation of Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness. Once these fragmented black runes covered his entire body, even if he didn¡¯t enter the village, the outcome would be the same. Observing the human below, the strange eye saw him hesitating, and wisps of black mist drifted out from its pupil, entangling towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei lifted his head, a hint of a smile appearing on his face as he gazed at the strange eye. Then, he disappeared directly into the illusion. Having already reviewed all of Kou Yuanheng¡¯s crucial memories, Chen Fei had no need to continue acting in this illusion with the strange eye. Upon seeing Chen Fei disappear, the strange eye paused momentarily before suddenly trembling violently. The murmurs in the air transformed into deafening roars. In the mountain cave, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, while Kou Yuanheng, who had been lying on the ground critically injured, also opened his eyes. However, these eyes were no longer the same as Kou Yuanheng¡¯s before. They had transformed into eerie eyes, devoid of pupils, with only countless blood vessels running across the whites. Kou Yuanheng¡¯s body swayed, disappearing from where he was standing and reappearing in front of Chen Fei in the blink of an eye. In the mere moment of blinking, Kou Yuanheng¡¯s entire body had been completely shrouded in black mist. His skin had dried up, devoid of any flesh, tightly wrapped around his bones. Only the eyes on his cheeks were particularly large, bulging out of their sockets, glaring at Chen Fei with madness. Chen Fei remained expressionless as the Qianyuan Sword materialized in his hand. In the next instant, the sword struck Kou Yuanheng¡¯s body. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire mountain cave was lifted by the tremendous force, the ground shaking violently, and countless cracks spreading out from under Chen Fei¡¯s feet. Kou Yuanheng¡¯s approach was swift, but the speed at which he was sent flying back was even faster. His entire body crashed into the ground, creating a massive crater in an instant, with Kou Yuanheng embedded at the bottom. Even at his peak, Chen Fei had no fear of Kou Yuanheng. After being pushed to the brink of death by Chen Fei¡¯s two strikes, even if forcibly awakened by the strangeness, how much strength could Kou Yuanheng retain? The true form of this strangeness was indeed formidable, but in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s consciousness at present, it was at most just a seed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This seed could manipulate Kou Yuanheng at will, causing him to burn all his power, unleashing every bit of his strength. However, facing Chen Fei, no matter how much power Kou Yuanheng unleashed, the ultimate outcome would remain unchanged. The most terrifying aspect of this strange eye only emerged the moment it peeked out from the depths of his consciousness. Because suddenly, even someone like Chen Fei had not been prepared for it, let alone others at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If their consciousness were to be touched at such close proximity, their minds would likely have already been contaminated. As for the extent of contamination, it entirely depended on their proficiency in mental cultivation. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing at the bottom of the pit where Kou Yuanheng struggled to get up. Chen Fei¡¯s sword sliced through his neck as he attempted to rise.. Chapter 546 - Chapter 546: Descending Chapter 546: Descending Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Kou Yuanheng¡¯s body stiffened, countless sword essences erupted within him, and with a tremble, he turned into flying ashes. Chen Fei didn¡¯t hold back this time, and Kou Yuanheng died instantly. ¡°Hiss!¡± A sharp sound suddenly echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. From where Kou Yuanheng disappeared, a black mist rushed towards Chen Fei. The black mist approached Chen Fei with incredible speed, almost face to face. Chen Fei saw the eerie eye within the black mist. At this moment, the eerie eye had shrunk to just a shadow. Kou Yuanheng, who had been leaning over, was killed by Chen Fei, causing this strange power to greatly diminish, leaving only one way to possess Chen Fei. Dazzling light burst from Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword trembled slightly. Dozens of sword lights pierced towards the eerie eye. The sword lights shattered, but the black mist was also halted in place. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing in mid-air, but the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword did not stop at all, continuously thrusting towards the black mist. On the shattered sword lights, a dark color stained them, evidently, even using the mind technique against this eerie eye would be counter-invaded by it. But Chen Fei¡¯s sword lights were all projections, with no connection to his true mind, and he didn¡¯t care about how they might be contaminated. In just a moment, the black mist dissipated completely, revealing the shadow of the eerie eye within. Chen Fei looked at the eerie eye and vaguely saw a giant black figure, adorned with countless eyeballs. At this moment, those eyeballs seemed to sense something. Slightly trembling, they all focused on Chen Fei¡¯s position. ¡°Bang!¡± The shadow of the eerie eye was shattered by a sword light, and when those eyeballs looked at Chen Fei, he severed the connection between them first. If Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation were slightly weaker, he might have already been marked at this moment, continuously monitored by that strange entity. Based on the eerie appearance he vaguely saw just now, the power of this strangeness was quite exaggerated. At least, if Chen Fei were to face the original eerie entity right now, he wouldn¡¯t stand a chance, and even escaping would depend on luck. After all, just one eerie eyeball could silently lurk in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mind. Even though this was a seed planted in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mind when his cultivation was still shallow, the eerie entity wouldn¡¯t be able to do such a thing if its strength wasn¡¯t formidable. ¡°To think that there would be such powerful strangeness within the Thousand Feathers Alliance!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as the tip of the Qianyuan Sword pointed towards the ground, and a few Strange Heart Stones were taken out from the bag of holding. The formation diagram of the Heart Refinement Formation began to manifest. After slaying Kou Yuanheng, the spiritual essence stripped away by the Slaughter Spirit Technique couldn¡¯t be simply discarded. After all, this was the essence of a mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, far exceeding that of an early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. However, allowing the Qianyuan Sword to absorb the spiritual essence like this, Chen Fei worried that it might retain the strange aura, essentially leaving a mark behind. In an instant, the Heart Refinement Formation took shape, layer upon layer, forming a seven-fold array directly. As Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation reached the mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his control over the Heart Refinement Formation became more adept. What used to be barely achievable with the seven-fold array could now be easily accomplished. The spiritual essence from Kou Yuanheng was guided into the Heart Refinement Formation, and a faint black mist was forcefully refined out of it. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, realizing that there was indeed contamination that hadn¡¯t been eradicated. ¡°Hum!¡± After waiting for a moment and seeing no other reactions within the Heart Refinement Formation, Chen Fei was about to retract the spiritual essence when suddenly, the entire space trembled slightly. Chen Fei looked at the location of the pit with some surprise. The area where the eerie eye had dissipated was now rippling, followed by a familiar aura permeating the surroundings. Was it the same eerie entity that Chen Fei caught a glimpse of just now? Was it intending to descend directly to this location following its subordinate? What kind of innate ability was this, to be able to traverse such a long distance? Or was it that once the strangeness grew to a certain extent, they all possessed such abilities? ¡°It seems like it¡¯s using the Strange Heart Realm?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression suddenly changed as the ripples there became more intense. Chen Fei sensed a faint aura of the Strange Heart Realm. Having frequently traversed the Strange Heart Realm to slay Evils, Chen Fei was overly familiar with the atmosphere there. So, could the Strange Heart Realm be used for this purpose too? Various thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, unsure if his speculation was correct. After all, this was the first time Chen Fei had seen strangeness capable of descending across such distances. Chen Fei pointed his right hand like a sword, brushing over his own brow, and a beam of light emitted, revealing the details of the ripples in the distance clearly to Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Without turning to run, Chen Fei realized that if the strangeness truly descended here, based on what he glimpsed earlier, he wouldn¡¯t get far at all. He would undoubtedly be caught up to. The power of the eerie entity was too formidable, far beyond what Chen Fei could withstand at present. Since he couldn¡¯t resist, he naturally had to find a way to prevent it from appearing here. As long as it didn¡¯t immediately descend to this location, Chen Fei would have other means to remove himself from its eerie gaze. A beam of light from the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword flew out and arrived at the ripple¡¯s location, but before it could get close, it was corroded by a force and then dissipated. Chen Fei remained unfazed and sent out another beam of sword light. This time, it managed to approach a foot closer before being corroded by the eerie power. A faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s lips. In the next moment, dozens of sword lights flew out and arrived at the ripple. This time, the sword lights were not corroded. Instead, a dark shadow was cut out, accompanied by a piercing screech that seemed to resonate only in the soul. Chen Fei directly threw the cut-out black shadow into the nearby Heart Refinement Formation, where a trace of black mist was refined out, transforming into a small portion of essence undulating within the array. To prevent this strangeness from descending, it must be hurt, forcing it to voluntarily retract its power. During the initial stages of such long-distance descent, it was undoubtedly at its weakest. Of course, for ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, there weren¡¯t many effective methods to deal with it. After all, even at its weakest, the contamination still existed. Only by using mental energy to exhaust it until the strangeness voluntarily retreated. However, this approach came with a high cost and might not necessarily yield the desired results. Alternatively, there might be special methods to counter strangeness, such as those possessed by the Shadow Abyss Sect. There must be secrets within it that made it relatively easy to subdue strangeness. Otherwise, people from the Shadow Abyss Sect wouldn¡¯t be actively hunting down strangeness within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. And Chen Fei¡¯s current method was somewhat similar to the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s approach, perhaps even easier due to the involvement of the Heavenly Eye. Invisible sword lights flickered, constantly cutting out black shadows, which were then thrown into the nearby Heart Refinement Formation by Chen Fei and refined into essence. In less than a moment, the essence within the Heart Refinement Formation had condensed into a fist-sized sphere of light, emitting a faint glow within the array. The piercing howls continued unabated, and Chen Fei could even faintly see on the other side of the ripple, a thousand-eyed eerie figure roaming and roaring. It seemed that the eerie entity on the other side had realized that its attack method had been figured out. The black shadow at the ripple¡¯s location kept changing, attempting to corrode the incoming sword lights. However, each time, these sword lights changed along with the black shadow¡¯s transformations, easily cutting it out. Under the Heavenly Eye, with such a long distance separating the eerie entity¡¯s true form, trying to gain an advantage through adaptation seemed incredibly difficult. With a gesture of his right hand, Chen Fei sent out the essence from the Heart Refinement Formation, which flew into the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei had always maintained a cautious attitude towards strangeness beyond his own realm. Although the essence of the strangeness had been refined by the Heart Refinement Formation, Chen Fei still had some concerns about directly consuming it. Since there were concerns, it was best not to use it and simply feed it to the Qianyuan Sword, which was the safest choice. Chen Fei was unlike other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who might encounter barriers in their cultivation progress. He didn¡¯t need to forcefully elevate himself using such essence. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had always been remarkably smooth. With just a bit of time accumulation, his realm could soar. Therefore, Chen Fei had no need to take risks by absorbing such high-level Evil essence, potentially putting himself in danger. One quarter of an hour, two quarters, three quarters! The ripples at the bottom of the pit had already reached their limit, waiting only for enough power on this side to lift them, enough to allow the eerie entity on the other side to descend here. However, the power of the evil permeating through was systematically cut off by Chen Fei, unable to accumulate enough strength to lift the ripples. Everything was prepared, yet the crucial moment was lacking. But Chen Fei¡¯s actions here prevented the eerie entity from taking that final step, firmly blocking it. ¡°Hiss!¡± A strange and indescribable sound reverberated in the surroundings, seemingly understanding that it couldn¡¯t succeed. Gradually, the ripples at the bottom of the pit diminished, eventually calming down. Under the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei watched as all the eerie power retreated. However, Chen Fei did not leave. Instead, he moved the Heart Refinement Formation to the bottom of the pit and began to operate it at full power. A trace of black shadow was forcibly refined out beneath the Heart Refinement Formation. This was a tactical move. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t considered that the strangeness could descend in this manner. Otherwise, he would have placed the Heart Refinement Formation here earlier, preventing it from finding a place to descend. ¡°Losing just one eyeball and already seeking revenge! No, perhaps it¡¯s not revenge, but rather silencing witnesses?¡± Chen Fei gathered the Heart Refinement Formation from the ground, his expression pensive. The intentions of this strangeness seemed significant, or else it wouldn¡¯t have been so cautious. The other party might not let Chen Fei off so easily and could potentially continue to pursue him. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei grabbed the black shadow refined out by the array. In the next moment, he shot up into the sky, disappearing from the island. Chen Fei didn¡¯t return to the Primordial Sword Sect but instead flew southwest. Three hours later, crossing thousands of miles, Chen Fei arrived at the Haining Domain. Compared to the Sea Peak City, the spiritual energy in the Haining Domain wasn¡¯t as dense, but it felt more vibrant. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It was this slight vibrancy that made it easier for spiritual materials to form within the Haining Domain. Additionally, there were two Third Grade Secret Realms within the Haining Domain. One was a Third Grade upper-tier secret realm, and the other was a Third Grade middle-tier secret realm. And both of these realms belonged to one power: the Shadow Abyss Sect! With the black shadow in his hand, Chen Fei flashed to a location dozens of miles away from the Shadow Abyss Sect and released his grip on the shadow. The black shadow vanished instantly, leaving Chen Fei watching with a smile on his face.. Chapter 547 - Chapter 547: Exploring the Netherworld Chapter 547: Exploring the Netherworld Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Trouble came from the east? No, this was Chen Fei¡¯s awareness that the Shadow Abyss Sect liked to slay the Evil and the demonic. That was why he travelled a long distance to deliver the Evil to the Shadow Abyss Sect. Truly, it was quite a distance away. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s current speed, it would still have taken several hours of flight, indicating just how far the distance was. Doing good deeds without expecting anything in return. By offering such an Evil gift, Chen Fei worried that the Shadow Abyss Sect would warmly welcome him. Therefore, Chen Fei decided not to show himself. After all, in sending this Evil being, Chen Fei had no intention of seeking any reward. A beam of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, tracing the trace of that shadow. After several twists and turns, the shadow slipped into the body of a sea fish, moving along with the fish¡¯s swimming. Standing in place, Chen Fei pointed his right hand like a sword, sketching out a formation on the sea surface. Chen Fei knew few formations, with the most proficient being the Dragon Elephant Formation and the Heart Refinement Formation. These two formations could be said to have reached the pinnacle. As for other formations, Chen Fei had little knowledge of them, or rather, hadn¡¯t deliberately studied any formations. Formations, if mastered and applied, could be fully utilized in combat. If large formations could be laid out in advance, their power was even more considerable. To win with weakness was merely ordinary. However, conversely, leading someone into a pre-arranged formation was extremely difficult. Moreover, the more powerful the formation, the stronger the aura it emitted. The kind of formation that was extremely powerful yet could also conceal all its aura was rare. Or one could say, they were two opposite directions, and you couldn¡¯t have both fish and bear¡¯s paw. Thus, formations were mostly used in sects, where they were fixed and could be arranged as strongly as desired. Just like that Imperial City back then, exhausting all conceivable methods, and relying on the unique advantage of the integration of spiritual treasures and geographical boundaries, elevated the formation of the Imperial City to an astonishing level. In the area where only those at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could move freely, that Imperial City could be said to be as solid as a rock, with no possibility of being destroyed at all, even if several at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm joined forces, the result would be the same. Formations had their advantages, but naturally, they also had their limitations. In the ever-changing battles, especially for someone like Chen Fei who often traveled alone, the opportunity for formations to be useful was very rare. Thus, Chen Fei had only mastered a few formations so far. However, because these formations had been cultivated to their peak, the principles of many formations were already clear. Allowing Chen Fei to weave a powerful formation might still be beyond his capabilities, but based on the principles of existing formations, arranging a formation with grandeur but not much power shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem. Chen Fei¡¯s current deployment of formations wasn¡¯t to deal with that Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, but to create a commotion and attract the attention of the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s people. In just a moment, a formation appeared on the surface of the sea, completely sealing off the surrounding seawater, maintaining an absolute balance. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted towards the area where the shadow was located several miles away, and the fine ripples began to tremble once more. A quarter of an hour later, a majestic aura surged into the sky, impacting the area for dozens of miles around. Within the Shadow Abyss Sect, all the strong at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm felt a stir in their hearts and turned their heads towards the area outside the sect. Not only those at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but even martial artists at the Aperture Tempering realm could clearly perceive the magnificent aura. Even some slightly sensitive individuals at the Visceral Tempering realm could sense something. The disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect who sensed something unusual wore expressions of surprise. This was the Shadow Abyss Sect, one of the top forces within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Within a radius of thousands of miles, it belonged to the sphere of influence of the Shadow Abyss Sect. Hardly anyone dared to cause trouble within the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s sphere of influence, let alone in a situation where they were dozens of miles away, which was practically causing trouble right under the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s nose. Several figures within the Shadow Abyss Sect soared into the sky and rushed towards the area dozens of miles away. Among them were not only those at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but also an elder at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. For ordinary people, especially in the sea, covering dozens of miles might take close to an hour to arrive. But for those who had entered the realm of harmony, such distances weren¡¯t just fleeting, but merely took a bit of time. Especially for the elder at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, this distance was a matter of moments. Bao Shangyun walked with his hands behind his back, strolling leisurely, and arrived at the location where he had sensed the eruption of aura earlier. He found that it was calm here, with no traces of battle at all. Not to mention traces of battle, even the residual aura that should have been present had disappeared without a trace. Bao Shangyun furrowed his brow slightly, scanning his surroundings, his eyes emitting a faint blue light. The Azure Abyss Eyes, the top pupil technique within the Shadow Abyss Sect, were said to explore the abyss and probe the depths of the underworld. No trace could escape the search of the Azure Abyss Eyes. The actual situation wasn¡¯t as exaggerated, but the Azure Abyss Eyes could indeed detect many things that ordinary people couldn¡¯t, especially sensitive to Evil auras. With his current cultivation at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Bao Shangyun was considered a prominent figure within the vast Thousand Feathers Alliance. Naturally, his mastery of martial arts was extraordinary. At this moment, when he used the Azure Abyss Eyes, Bao Shangyun sensed some traces of the formation. Just as he was about to investigate further, he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart and looked towards the area several miles away. There, a cold aura was expanding. Bao Shangyun¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Was it possible that something Evil had actively come to the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s territory? Was someone intentionally luring it here? So, were the traces of the formation just now merely meant to attract the attention of the Shadow Abyss Sect? Several thoughts flashed through Bao Shangyun¡¯s mind in an instant, and he quickly pieced together the sequence of events. Bao Shangyun narrowed his eyes. Wherever there were rumors of Evil occurrences, there were likely disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect. However, this definitely didn¡¯t mean that the Shadow Abyss Sect could be manipulated and used as a shield. Anyone daring to scheme against the Shadow Abyss Sect should be prepared to face the consequences later. Bao Shangyun waved his right hand, sealing the traces of the remaining formation under his feet and storing them in his sleeve. He would investigate and deal with those who attempted to exploit the Shadow Abyss Sect later. With a glance at the area where the Evil presence had appeared, Bao Shangyun turned and left directly. As long as that Evil being had a bit of wit, it would understand that it should obediently leave the area now. Once Bao Shangyun figured out who had the audacity to exploit the Shadow Abyss Sect, he could deal with the Evil being later. The Evil being needed to be killed, but before that, the person who had laid the formation earlier needed to be dealt with to deter others! When other strong members of the Shadow Abyss Sect saw Bao Shangyun, they were about to inquire when they heard his transmission and understood the situation. ¡°Buzz!¡± Several miles away, the entire space trembled slightly as a cold aura descended upon the area. Bao Shangyun¡¯s expression changed directly. Third-tier pinnacle! This was actually a third-tier pinnacle Evil being, equivalent to a pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert among martial artists. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it had been many years since such a powerful Evil being had appeared. After all, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were experts at the Mountain Sea Realm level presiding. For Evil beings of this level, their intelligence was already not low, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t dare to stay within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. When the time came, the taste of devouring flesh and blood would be so delicious, and the pursuit by Mountain Sea Realm experts would be so cruel. Sometimes, it wouldn¡¯t even require the intervention of Mountain Sea Realm experts; the two pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the Shadow Abyss Sect would be enough to suppress and kill Evil beings of this level. The Evil aura descended from its peak, eventually becoming so faint that it was almost undetectable. From a slightly greater distance, one might not even sense the Evil aura. The eruption of the Evil aura just now was purely a result of its arrival. To descend, it had to be this way. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s formation attracting the attention of the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s people, this Evil aura¡¯s descent wouldn¡¯t have been enough to catch the attention of the Shadow Abyss Sect. After all, it was just a fleeting moment, and the Evil aura had already greatly subsided. But unfortunately, because the formation led the people of the Shadow Abyss Sect here and Bao Shangyun had been continuously observing the Evil being with the Azure Abyss Eyes, it resulted in the eruption of the Evil aura, which was completely captured by Bao Shangyun. A third-tier pinnacle Evil being! This strength of the Evil being disrupted all of Bao Shangyun¡¯s original plans. According to the rules of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, when encountering Evil beings of this level of strength, even if they didn¡¯t go up to kill them, they had to report the situation. After all, such Evil beings lurking within the Thousand Feathers Alliance posed a great danger. Bao Shangyun shook the jade pendant in his chest, and after a moment, the formation of the Shadow Abyss Sect suddenly opened, and a majestic aura soared into the sky. Faced with such an Evil being, even the Shadow Abyss Sect would suffer heavy losses if they were careless. Bao Shangyun, along with the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Shadow Abyss Sect, retreated continuously until they reached the sect¡¯s gate before finally stopping. Faced with such a level of Evil being, ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts could join the battle, but their significance would be minimal. Instead, they would be easily picked off one by one, ultimately resulting in more losses than gains. On the other hand, as soon as the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul descended, it sensed several auras locking onto itself. Looking towards the formation of the Shadow Abyss Sect in the distance, it froze in place. Nearly a thousand crimson eyeballs rotated, and in the next moment, the Evil being transformed into black mist and rushed back towards its original location. Realizing that it was futile, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had no intention of pursuing anyone. Initially, it had only intended to continue hiding its information, which was why it had planned to kill the person who had exposed it. But when it couldn¡¯t descend and was forcibly stuck at the node¡¯s location, losing some of its essence in the process, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul became frustrated and determined to make the human pay the price. So, as soon as it sensed that it could descend again, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul eagerly rushed over, only to encounter this situation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Bang!¡± The Thousand-Eyed Ghoul collided with the ripples¡¯ position. Unlike before, it didn¡¯t effortlessly slip through; instead, it felt like it had collided with an iron plate, emitting a dull sound. The ripples had become still at some point, frozen like a paused frame, completely stagnant. ¡°Nine hundred and sixty-five Evil eyes, impressive, truly impressive!¡± A figure appeared above the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul at some point, with a beard like a spear, none other than Jiang Yongzhou, the Grand Elder of the Shadow Abyss Sect. At the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was the most elite among the experts within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, only just below the Mountain Sea Realm.. Chapter 548 - Chapter 548: Backstab Chapter 548: Backstab Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hiss!¡± Thousand-Eyed Ghoul looked towards Jiang Yongzhou, nearly a thousand eyes blinking, emitting a chilling hissing sound. If an ordinary person were here at this moment, there would be no need to see the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul; merely hearing this sound would immediately cause a transformation in the body. Every pore of the body would burst open, mutating into eyeballs. This is the terrifying aspect of powerful and eerie phenomena. Faced with such evil, ordinary people, let alone resisting, would find the thought of survival to be a luxury. It¡¯s not just that one shouldn¡¯t listen; one mustn¡¯t look. Hearing the sound would cause mutation, and if seen, one would immediately become frenzied, actively rushing toward the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, offering up all of one¡¯s flesh and blood to it. This is not about ordinary people being as fragile as chicks; even chicks, when faced with danger, still try to survive. When ordinary people encounter evil, before the thought of survival even arises, they have already completely perished. Jiang Yongzhou¡¯s hair fluttered backward, completely ignoring the sound of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. A blade appeared in his hand, and in the next moment, a dark sword intent pervaded all directions. Nine hundred and sixty-five eerie eyes, this evil is only a bit away from assembling a thousand eyes, truly breaking through the limit and entering the metamorphic period from the third stage to the fourth stage. This transformation, stepping forward means entering the fourth stage, while stepping back results in direct annihilation. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it has been too many years since such levels of evil have appeared. For the vast majority of people, encountering evil is to be avoided at all costs, but for the Shadow Abyss Sect, especially for someone like Jiang Yongzhou, who has reached the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the situation is slightly different. Regardless of the regulations within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, for Jiang Yongzhou alone, if he could capture and refine this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, the possibility of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm might be increased by a few points. Although it¡¯s just a few points, for breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, anything that could potentially increase the success rate is extremely rare and not easily abandoned. The Thousand-Eyed Ghoul sensed Jiang Yongzhou¡¯s sword intent, and all the eyeballs on its body blinked rapidly. The elemental energy in all directions became chaotic in an instant, and the surrounding sword intent became fragmented. Those majestic blade elements, upon entering within ten meters of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, gradually weakened, then completely decayed, turning into the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s power instead. This contamination followed the position of Jiang Yongzhou¡¯s blade elements, infecting them in reverse. In just an instant, what was supposed to be a domain formed by sword intent turned into a dark polluted zone. Jiang Yongzhou squinted slightly; the power of this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul exceeded his expectations. The elemental power cultivated by the Shadow Abyss Sect inherently carries a chill, which, to a certain extent, can suppress evil. But now, just as they¡¯ve started, it¡¯s Jiang Yongzhou who finds himself at a disadvantage. Although the move just now was only a probe, for someone at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, any move possesses astonishing power. The Thousand-Eyed Ghoul can completely reverse the situation in an instant, proving that its strength may be stronger than that of an ordinary pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei stood on the surface of the sea, a beam of light radiating from his brow as he watched the scene in the distance. The specific scene was already too far for Chen Fei to see clearly. However, the changes in the atmosphere were visible to him. And sometimes, the changes in the atmosphere are enough to determine many things, especially under the Heavenly Eye, where many overlooked details are magnified. From another perspective, possessing the Heavenly Eye technique, Chen Fei is as if he were on the scene at this moment. Placing the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul here is a tactic. By using formations to attract the attention of the Shadow Abyss Sect, as long as the people from the Shadow Abyss Sect aren¡¯t foolish, they can immediately discern the situation. However, towards evil, the attitude of the Shadow Abyss Sect is actually similar to that of ordinary martial artists towards spiritual materials. Sometimes they may know that the spiritual materials given by others may have some issues, but if the power is sufficient, they will ultimately not let them go to waste. Especially for sufficiently powerful Evils, this was even more true. And indeed, the situation was just as Chen Fei had anticipated. Evil at the pinnacle of the third stage is rarely seen on ordinary days, and the pinnacle experts within the Shadow Abyss Sect will not let it slip by. ¡°Hum!¡± Under the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei sensed another pinnacle expert of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm joining in, it was another top-notch expert of the Shadow Abyss Sect, Xin Hongdu. With two pinnacle experts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm from the same sect, the past hundred years have been considered the most prosperous period for the Shadow Abyss Sect. It is precisely because of this prosperity that the Shadow Abyss Sect hopes to take further steps forward. If they fail to take this step, they will inevitably decline in the end. With the current resources of the Shadow Abyss Sect, having two pinnacle experts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the same period is already the most extreme state. Most of the time, ensuring the continuous inheritance of pinnacle experts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm is quite a difficult task. Not only the Shadow Abyss Sect but also other top forces are in a similar situation. With Xin Hongdu joining the fray, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, which had the upper hand, suddenly found itself at a disadvantage. However, it was only a slight disadvantage, and it was far from the time to slay and refine the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. The resistance of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was extraordinarily tenacious, with the nearly thousand eyeballs blinking, almost completely controlling the surrounding natural elemental energy. This control was not a crude monopolization but a meticulous manipulation of the natural elemental energy. Each eyeball was responsible for the natural elemental energy of a specific area, and with nearly a thousand eerie eyes, the areas they could control naturally became extremely vast. Even though Jiang Yongzhou and Xin Hongdu were both pinnacle experts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and their cultivation techniques were top-notch, they still found themselves at a disadvantage in the struggle for elemental energy. Because of this, despite their overwhelming momentum, they could only suppress the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to some extent but couldn¡¯t gain a true advantage to decisively control the situation. Within the battle, Jiang Yongzhou exchanged a glance with Xin Hongdu, and a surge of blade energy soared into the sky. However, in just a moment, dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Shadow Abyss Sect poured out like a flood. In other factions, sometimes a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert represents the pinnacle of power within the sect. If something were to happen to this expert, the sect would be severely crippled. It would be almost impossible for them to recover in a short period because breaking through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm is incredibly difficult. It¡¯s not something that can be achieved just by wanting to break through; success is far from guaranteed. Looking at top-tier forces like the Shadow Abyss Sect, they have dozens of experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, outnumbering dozens of other fourth-tier or even third-tier forces. Although most of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the Shadow Abyss Sect are in the early stages, there are still quite a few in the mid and late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, among the early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, many are under the age of one hundred and fifty, or even one hundred. They have plenty of time to grow and become mid or late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, or even future pinnacle experts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This is the foundation of a top-tier force. Facing this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Shadow Abyss Sect have acted to completely block its final escape route. In battles between pinnacle experts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, if experts from other realms want to intervene, only a few can form a formation. However, formations are generally ineffective because after forming a formation, their speed is greatly affected, and they can¡¯t catch up with their opponents, unless there are other experts of the same level to distract them. But now, with Jiang Yongzhou and Xin Hongdu dealing with the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Shadow Abyss Sect can easily form a formation and completely surround and kill the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Chen Fei stood a hundred miles away, watching as the aura of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was gradually suppressed. With dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts forming a formation, not only was there immense power, but the struggle for natural elemental energy completely eradicated the advantages of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Without this advantage and fundamentally not much stronger than Jiang Yongzhou and Xin Hongdu, being suppressed at this moment is entirely inevitable. Outside of someone else¡¯s stronghold, revealing one¡¯s true form will ultimately lead to being ganged up on like this. As time passed, the aura of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul weakened, and the space it could move in became smaller and smaller. Following this trend, the killing of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had almost become inevitable. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, and the killing of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul also resolved a trouble for him. Although Chen Fei was certain that his aura hadn¡¯t been memorized by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, it would still be challenging for the creature to accurately pinpoint his exact location. But being stared at by such an evil entity was still somewhat unsettling. Under the Heavenly Eye, as Chen Fei watched the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul about to dissipate, his figure began to blur. It was already possible to leave. Continuing to stay here, once the Shadow Abyss Sect had some free time, they would likely start investigating who led the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul here. Faced with a behemoth like the Shadow Abyss Sect, Chen Fei currently did not have the strength to retaliate. ¡°Hum!¡± Suddenly, the natural elemental energy trembled, and a hundred miles away, Jiang Yongzhou¡¯s aura suddenly weakened, while the auras of several Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts dissipated. Although Chen Fei had already turned around, he suddenly looked back towards the distance, his eyes filled with a hint of incredulity. Clearly, the Shadow Abyss Sect had already secured victory, so how did a sudden turn of events occur? The light emitted from the Heavenly Eye pierced through several feet, and with the help of the Heavenly Eye¡¯s ability to review past auras, Chen Fei quickly discovered the reason. At a critical moment within the Shadow Abyss Sect, the formation was suddenly reversed by several Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, directly striking Jiang Yongzhou and causing him to be injured. The Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had anticipated this, immediately following up with an attack that severely wounded Jiang Yongzhou. As for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts whose auras had dissipated, they were also fiercely slain by the sudden turncoat Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Although these turncoat experts were heavily injured themselves, they showed no hesitation whatsoever. It was as if their own lives were of no importance at all. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes, and in his mind flashed scenes of the seeds planted in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mind. Those Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Shadow Abyss Sect, at some point, had also been implanted with seeds. Viewing evil as a resource and constantly seeking out evil, the members of the Shadow Abyss Sect had unexpectedly been corrupted by evil without even realizing it themselves. But it¡¯s also possible that precisely because of the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s constant search for evil, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul found an opportunity. In this situation, these people were corrupted by the evil without even realizing it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei looked into the distance, where it should have been easy for the Shadow Abyss Sect to effortlessly slay the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Yet, the situation had become confusing and uncertain. The formation formed by the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Shadow Abyss Sect had already been broken. It¡¯s not that they couldn¡¯t form the formation again, but rather they didn¡¯t know if, among their own ranks, there might be others who were implanted with seeds but hadn¡¯t revealed themselves yet. Forming a formation meant completely connecting their elemental powers, making them both strongest and most vulnerable. If there were still contaminated individuals who hadn¡¯t shown themselves, would they betray them again at a critical moment? Chapter 549 - Chapter 549: Human Heart Chapter 549: Human Heart Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation For many years, the Shadow Abyss Sect had not suffered such heavy losses. Several disciples in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had directly perished, and the Elder Jiang Yongzhou was gravely injured. Even for a top-tier force like the Shadow Abyss Sect, each Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator had been an extremely precious asset, not to be lost easily. Now, several had unexpectedly perished, and the crucial point was that it was still unclear whether anyone¡¯s mind had been tainted. Before the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul truly activated its seeds, no one had known if their minds were tainted. Everyone had believed themselves to be innocent, while those around them had seemed suspicious. It had been precisely because of this that merely from their demeanor, it had been impossible to discern who might potentially betray them. The once tight bonds of camaraderie among fellow disciples had suddenly become tinged with suspicion that day, and this matter had been perceived as an anomaly caused by their resources. To spend all day setting traps, only to be ensnared by one¡¯s own trap, had indeed been a bitterly ironic affair. Jiang Yongzhou¡¯s face had been pale, sheltered alone by Xin Hongdu behind him. The loss of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had deeply pained the Shadow Abyss Sect, but at least it hadn¡¯t broken their bones or harmed their vital organs. If Jiang Yongzhou were to die here, it wouldn¡¯t just be a matter of losing several Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators; the entire Shadow Abyss Sect would be shaken. The value of a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator is incomparable to that of a few ordinary ones. That¡¯s why Xin Hongdu stood guard beside Jiang Yongzhou at this moment, fearing that another disciple might betray them suddenly and launch a surprise attack on Jiang Yongzhou. ¡°Retreat!¡± Jiang Yongzhou whispered, realizing that killing the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul here and now was no longer feasible. Without identifying the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators tainted within the Shadow Abyss Sect, it would be impossible to fight together in unity. Relying solely on the strength of Xin Hongdu was insufficient to accomplish this task. Moreover, Xin Hongdu still had to protect him. Compared to refining a peak third-tier anomaly, Jiang Yongzhou was naturally more important. The members of the Shadow Abyss Sect dispersed, orderly retreating without any chaos. The myriad eyes all over the anomaly continued to blink incessantly, emitting a frenzied and chaotic light all around. In the end, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul remained motionless, allowing the members of the Shadow Abyss Sect to withdraw. The Shadow Abyss Sect couldn¡¯t do anything to it, and likewise, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul couldn¡¯t do anything to so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Shadow Abyss Sect. Among the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators with seeds planted within them, they were still in the minority. Since Xin Hongdu remained uninjured, allowing the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to continue its stalemate with the members of the Shadow Abyss Sect would yield no favorable outcome. Most crucially, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had never intended to confront the members of the Shadow Abyss Sect so early on. Today, it had purely been lured to the outskirts of the Shadow Abyss Sect by that human¡¯s scheming. These warriors with seeds planted within them were usually unaware because the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had always employed a silent approach, passively receiving certain information. Normally, it wouldn¡¯t disturb these hosts in the slightest. Because of this, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul itself was unaware of where these hosts usually resided. After all, constant monitoring of these hosts would require forcibly sensing their minds. The minds of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, especially those in the middle stage or above, were extremely sensitive. Even the slightest movement would be detected. The fact that the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul could plant seeds within their minds was purely because it acted while these individuals¡¯ cultivation levels were still relatively light. The seed within Kou Yuanheng¡¯s mind had activated purely because he was on the verge of death, stimulating the seed and prompting an automatic response, leading to this series of events. Transforming into black mist, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul fled into the distance, leaving the members of the Shadow Abyss Sect to watch as it departed. Many members of the Shadow Abyss Sect had complex expressions. In the past, it would have been impossible for an anomaly to leave so brazenly in front of them. As long as there was a confrontation, they wouldn¡¯t allow the anomaly to leave unscathed. At the very least, they would forcibly retain a part of the anomaly. ¡°Report the situation to the headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. We, the members of the Shadow Abyss Sect, have all fallen victim to this. I suspect other sects have suffered as well. Only the alliance leader can decide on this matter!¡± Jiang Yongzhou declared solemnly upon returning to the mountain gate, addressing everyone present. ¡°Yes!¡± everyone murmured in agreement. ¡°Everyone, conceal your cultivation levels. Follow me to the Shadow Abyss Peak!¡± Xin Hongdu swept his gaze over everyone, pondering for a moment before speaking. Relying solely on observation, not even Xin Hongdu could discern which disciple had a seed planted in their mind. Yet resolving this issue was pressing; otherwise, the potential threat would be too significant. The elders of the Shadow Abyss Sect exchanged glances and nodded. With a flow of elemental energy, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation of everyone was completely sealed off. Xin Hongdu glanced at everyone but didn¡¯t notice anything unusual. The issue within their minds might not be discernible, but whether their cultivation had been sealed off was something Xin Hongdu could see clearly. Seeing everyone cooperating well, both Xin Hongdu and Jiang Yongzhou felt a slight relief. Removing this kind of mental contamination was extremely troublesome. It involved forcibly severing the mind because it had completely merged with it. So-called ¡°removal¡± actually meant forcibly cutting the mind. The mind is one of the three treasures of a warrior¡¯s cultivation, much more fragile compared to the physical body and elemental energy. Even minor damage requires a considerable amount of time to recover. Forcibly severing the mind would harm one¡¯s own essence. This kind of damage was almost irreparable. For a warrior, it could mean a lifetime with no improvement in cultivation, making further breakthroughs virtually impossible. In severe cases, it could result in a direct regression of cultivation, even falling back below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, where the scattered harmony is normal. After all, a damaged mind could no longer control the surging elemental energy, and the dispersal of harmony was only natural. After examining these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, the Shadow Abyss Sect would continue to inspect those in the Aperture Tempering realm and even those in the Body Tempering realm, ensuring that no one within the sect had been contaminated by anomalies. The silent contamination of warriors, rendering them unaware, showcased the formidable power of this third-tier anomaly. While other anomalies might be strong in terms of physical prowess, this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was terrifying not only for its strength but also for its ability to inhabit the minds of warriors. If this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul were allowed to continue developing, the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance would likely suffer severe damage. Eventually, even the warriors it inhabited would turn around and aid the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s cultivation. At the critical moment of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s breakthrough to the fourth tier, these warriors would burn themselves to fuel its advancement. The Shadow Abyss Sect began a comprehensive inspection of its members, while Chen Fei flew in another direction, heading towards the trench where Kou Yuanheng had gained the Binding Mountain Technique from his memories. It was there that Kou Yuanheng had been gradually lured by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul into the trench. Kou Yuanheng had learned the Binding Mountain Technique but had also had a seed planted in his mind at the same time. The fact that the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul wasn¡¯t slain by the Shadow Abyss Sect somewhat exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. Before heading to the Shadow Abyss Sect, Chen Fei had assessed its strength. With two peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators as the top-tier combat forces, supported by dozens of others in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even if the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was powerful, it would have difficulty escaping death. In contrast, while other top-tier forces might be on par with the Shadow Abyss Sect in regular circumstances, when it came to the expertise of slaying anomalies, the Shadow Abyss Sect was undoubtedly superior. Chen Fei¡¯s original intention was to kill this anomaly because anomalies and humans are inherently on opposing sides. This kind of opposition is almost irreconcilable. However, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul didn¡¯t die, and both sides ended up avoiding direct conflict. Nevertheless, after this battle, the covert status of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was shattered. It wouldn¡¯t take long before everyone in the Thousand Feathers Alliance knew about this third-tier evil. The leader of the alliance would probably personally intervene to slay this highly dangerous anomaly to prevent any further trouble within the alliance. Given this situation, Chen Fei decided to visit that trench. That trench wasn¡¯t the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s lair; it was just one of the places used to lure warriors and plant seeds. Similar locations likely existed in abundance, considering how many warriors had been affected. Currently, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was undoubtedly fleeing towards the outskirts of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, seeking refuge before the arrival of powerful experts in the Mountain Sea Realm. Therefore, the possibility of danger at these places where the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul usually lured humans was low. There might even be some unexpected gains. After flying for nearly three hours straight, Chen Fei finally arrived at the location from Kou Yuanheng¡¯s memories. In mid-air, Chen Fei¡¯s right hand brushed over his forehead, and with his divine eye activated, he took in the entire scene below. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly as he found a peculiar location. With a flicker, Chen Fei disappeared into the air and reappeared in the trench. Upon arrival, even without using his divine eye, Chen Fei could sense some unusual energies. It wasn¡¯t cold or gloomy; instead, it felt vast and completely devoid of evils. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t sense any tempting forces, indicating that he wasn¡¯t the target audience. Or rather, all warriors in the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm or above weren¡¯t the target audience. Planting seeds in the minds of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the middle stage was difficult. It¡¯s not that it couldn¡¯t be done successfully, but once successful, those in the middle stage would become aware. Once detected, it would render the entire endeavor meaningless for the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. The beam of light at Chen Fei¡¯s forehead grew brighter, repeatedly scanning the area in front of him. After a moment, Chen Fei didn¡¯t detect any larger dangers. He walked forward. What was once an empty space suddenly became obstructed by a barrier. However, Chen Fei effortlessly dispelled it with his elemental energy. When Chen Fei observed with his divine eye earlier, he had already discerned the secret within, so the barrier failed to obstruct him at all. The barrier rippled, and Chen Fei¡¯s figure vanished. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Beyond the barrier, Chen Fei stepped out, finding himself in a cave. A righteous aura pervaded the cave, not particularly potent but definitely characteristic of righteous warriors. Chen Fei¡¯s lips curled into a smile. Regardless of anything else, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had indeed excelled in concealing itself. When other warriors entered here and sensed this aura, they would naturally lower their guard. The control over the human mind was indeed extraordinary.. Chapter 550 - Chapter 550: Top Legacy Chapter 550: Top Legacy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei took a few steps forward and saw a cushion and a desk on the ground, looking very much like someone had practiced here before. Glancing around, Chen Fei noticed that everything was exactly as Kou Yuanheng remembered. Looking up at the top of the cave, Chen Fei exerted some elemental force. What should have been an empty dome suddenly revealed inscriptions due to the infusion of elemental force. Thousands of words flowed elegantly, detailing the secret cultivation technique of the Mountain Binding Technique. Knowing Kou Yuanheng¡¯s character, if he had discovered such a technique he would have destroyed it after learning it, and this cave would be no exception. However, the reality was that when Kou Yuanheng saw this technique, his mind was already silently infiltrated by a Evil Power. Learning the Mountain Binding Technique was just a process of exacerbating the infiltration of this Evil Power. By the time Kou Yuanheng finished reading the technique, the infiltration was complete, and he left the cave in a daze. Afterward, all memories of the cave became blurry, and he subconsciously ignored them in daily life. As Kou Yuanheng continued to practice, this influence became increasingly profound, until it became irreversible, and the seed merged completely with his mind. Chen Fei looked up at the technique on the dome, sensing a very subtle force attempting to penetrate his mind through his eyes and into his sea of consciousness. However, Chen Fei had anticipated this and directly blocked this force. Even if Chen Fei had not been on guard, his mid-phase Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation would have detected this clue. This was also why this cave did not initially enchant Chen Fei. After a moment, the words on the dome re-concealed themselves, but the influence of the Evil Power within the cave instead reached its peak. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei gathered all of this hidden Evil Power. Chen Fei didn¡¯t come here to study the Mountain Binding Technique. He had already seen it in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s memories. Chen Fei was here more for these Evil Powers. Chen Fei wanted to use these forces to find more caves similar to this one, naturally with the intention of finding more techniques. Among the body refining techniques in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Mountain Binding Technique was quite good. Although it couldn¡¯t compare to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant or the previous Mystic Forging Treasure Technique he obtained, it still had its merits. If such a technique existed in one cave, would there be other techniques in the thousands of caves set up by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul? The Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was indeed something Chen Fei couldn¡¯t currently contend with. However, taking advantage of the opportunity when the opponent fled and hid within the Thousand-Feather Alliance, he collected these techniques to help accelerate his own cultivation. Chen Fei¡¯s greatest advantage compared to other martial artists lay in his speed of comprehending techniques. As long as he had a sufficient quantity and quality of techniques in his hands, his progress would be incredibly rapid. Even the geniuses among the top forces couldn¡¯t compare to Chen Fei in this aspect. After a moment, a small cluster of dark Evil Power appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, belonging to the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. However, this cluster of Evil Power was currently very dormant, making it extremely difficult to use it to find the origin of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. In fact, it was even questionable if this cluster of Evil Power truly originated from the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. But Chen Fei had no intention of seeking out the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. What he sought were the legacies possessing similar Evil Powers. Glancing around, Chen Fei looked up at the dome again. After hesitating for a moment, a flash of sword light streaked by, and a fist-sized inheritance stone appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. He tossed it into an empty spatial bag and swiftly left the cave. On the sea surface, Chen Fei¡¯s vision appeared in black and white, with countless lines intertwining within it. As Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation continued to improve, under the gaze of his Heavenly Eye, he could see more and more lines, indicating his increased capacity to handle information. From another perspective, the world was actually a network of various pieces of information. The sound of the wind, the traces left by geese flying overhead, all of these were forms of information. At this moment, Chen Fei looked at the dark Evil Power in his hand, searching for information related to it, and followed this information to find places similar to this Evil Power. This kind of search was undoubtedly extremely difficult, and even for the vast majority of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, it would be impossible. Without some unique secret techniques, even those at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be powerless in this regard. Chen Fei¡¯s mind began to rapidly deplete as it was used for calculations by the Heavenly Eye. In less than a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei had used up more than half of his mental energy and had to stop. After taking some time to recover his mind, Chen Fei resumed his focus on the calculations of the Heavenly Eye. After repeating this process three times, Chen Fei finally found the needed thread among the countless complex lines. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared into the air. In less than a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei¡¯s figure reappeared on a deserted island. The nearest city from here is less than twenty miles away. So, while it¡¯s called a deserted island, martial artists do pass through here on occasion. Chen Fei¡¯s figure blurred and reappeared beneath the sea surface of the deserted island. The aura here was slightly different from the location of the previous trench Perhaps the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had slain a martial artist and left their aura behind. Ripples shimmered across the barrier, attempting to block Chen Fei¡¯s entry, but he gracefully evaded it and entered the cave directly. Just like the setup in the cave on the other side of the trench, there was a cushion and a desk, giving the subconscious impression that someone had practiced here in the past. And just like before, the technique was positioned at the top of the cave. Chen Fei exerted elemental force, and inscriptions began to appear on the dome, revealing another technique. After a moment, a new technique appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s panel: the ¡°Splitting Flame Technique.¡± It was a Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique that could be cultivated all the way to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Essentially, it was an extraordinary inheritance, but for Chen Fei, it was of little use now. At most, Chen Fei would bring it back to the Primordial Sword Sect as part of the sect¡¯s heritage, waiting for a suitable disciple to cultivate it in the future. Not finding a Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique didn¡¯t disappoint Chen Fei in the least. The Thousand-Eyed Ghoul set up various legacies with the aim of planting seeds. The majority of these seeds were targeted at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with only a few aimed at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Normally, only the traps aimed at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be meaningful to Chen Fei. However, this didn¡¯t mean that all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques would be useless to him. Many of the techniques Chen Fei currently uses in his daily practices are derived from Combined Aperture Tempering realm legacies. In the grand scheme of things, accumulating a variety of techniques isn¡¯t a bad thing for Chen Fei. As usual, Chen Fei cut down the inheritance stone from the dome and left the cave. With the experience from the first search, it became much easier for the Heavenly Eye to find relevant information. In just a short while, Chen Fei pinpointed the location of another legacy site. An hour passed, then two. Chen Fei began to relentlessly unearth various legacies left behind by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, with most of his time spent on the road. Locating and studying techniques didn¡¯t take much of Chen Fei¡¯s time. The ambitions of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul were quite extensive. In nearly half a day, Chen Fei had unearthed over a dozen legacy sites. Whether short distances of hundreds of miles or longer distances of hundreds of miles, there would be a legacy site set up by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Among these techniques, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul did indeed put in effort While they might not be exceptionally exquisite, for many wandering cultivators, obtaining these legacies could definitely elevate their cultivation to the next level. In such cases, those who were ensnared by the allure of these legacies would undoubtedly spend time studying them, and in the process, their minds would naturally become infiltrated. Out of the dozen or so legacies unearthed, most were of little use to Chen Fei and could only be added to the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s library. However, there were two techniques that still held some significance for Chen Fei¡¯s current studies. Although the improvement wasn¡¯t substantial, progress in any form was a good thing. After all, Chen Fei could integrate learned techniques, unlike other martial artists at the same level who had to spend time and effort learning entirely new techniques and considering whether they truly matched their own. If the improvement was only slight, few people would likely choose to switch their main cultivation techniques. At most, they might borrow ideas to see if they could slightly enhance their own techniques. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei reappeared in another legacy site. As before, he exerted elemental force at the top of the cave and looked up. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained exceedingly calm, but as the words continued to emerge, his expression subtly changed. The Evil Power here, seeking to infiltrate his sea of consciousness, was more concealed, and the contaminating power was stronger. It resembled a recently established legacy site, after the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had strengthened its power. However, the reason for Chen Fei¡¯s change in expression wasn¡¯t because of this. It was because the technique displayed above was unexpectedly the signature technique of the Shadow Abyss Sect, the Shadow Abyss Art! The characteristics of the signature techniques of the top ten forces of the Thousand Feather Alliance were actually known to many people, and some could even recite the names of these techniques as if they were precious treasures. However, this knowledge was typically limited to just that; the details of other techniques were unknown. As the words of the technique continued to appear on the dome, Chen Fei became increasingly certain in his heart that this was indeed the Shadow Abyss Art, the signature technique of the Shadow Abyss Sect. But how could the Shadow Abyss Art, the signature technique of the Shadow Abyss Sect, appear here? After a moment, when the technique was fully revealed on the dome, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered. [Technique: Shadow Abyss Art (Partial)] A new technique status appeared on the panel, labeled as partial. Even if it was incomplete, this was still the pinnacle technique of the Shadow Abyss Sect. Outsiders would have no way to even catch a glimpse of it. And yet, Chen Fei had unexpectedly obtained a partial version of the Shadow Abyss Art. ¡°How did that Evil Power obtain this technique? Was it because of the disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect who were buried as seeds?¡± Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and it was certainly because of the seeds, but the specific reasons behind it were unknown to Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, it was normal for the technique to be incomplete. After all, these top forces must have mental restrictions in place, ensuring that their pinnacle techniques remained strictly within their sects. Even if someone were to search their souls, they would only obtain fragmented and disjointed information. The fact that the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s seeds could obtain the Shadow Abyss Art to such an extent was even more formidable than soul searching. ¡°If the Shadow Abyss Art is here, is it possible that other legacy techniques from other top forces might be found elsewhere?¡± Chen Fei pondered the possibility, his eyes lighting up with excitement.. Chapter 551 - Chapter 551: Once in a Blue Moon Chapter 551: Once in a Blue Moon Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The techniques of the top ten forces in the Thousand Feathers Alliance were all capable of reaching the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, they also contained methods on how to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Of course, the likelihood of a breakthrough was low. Over the years, none of these forces had produced a true expert of the Mountain Sea Realm. The closest instance was when a strong figure from the Tiandao Sect had stepped into the realm, but ultimately couldn¡¯t control the power within their body, leading to their dissolution. As for others from different forces who had attempted to break through, they hadn¡¯t even taken that first step and had perished at the threshold. Nevertheless, the techniques of these ten forces had remained the most superior within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. With sufficient talent and resources, the probability of reaching the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was extremely high. It was these ten forces that had relied on their respective foundational techniques to ensure there was no gap among the experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Unlike other ordinary techniques that described reaching the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the probability of actually entering it had been exceedingly slim. Just like the Primordial Profound Art that Chen Fei had obtained in the Haiyue Cave, it had been moderate without any particular strengths or weaknesses. Regarding the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there were also some principles expounded. But truly relying on the Primordial Profound Art to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was almost impossible. Even though Chen Fei had long cultivated the Primordial Profound Art to the state of Great Completion, there was still hope for Chen Fei to rely solely on this technique to break through to the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, reaching the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was almost unattainable. This was because the foundation forged by the Primordial Profound Art was too thin, fundamentally insufficient for a martial artist to enter this realm. Every advancement in cultivation realm was a test of one¡¯s own martial foundation. Only those with profound foundations could overcome all obstacles. Chen Fei now possessed the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword, which combined multiple techniques and was much stronger than ordinary techniques. Even if Chen Fei were to integrate other techniques, the enhancement of the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword would be extremely limited. However, with the broken spiritual treasure in hand, Chen Fei had the opportunity to continuously solidify the foundation of the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword over time. In a situation where top-tier inheritances were locked away, this was already considered a smooth path. And now, amidst the traps set by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, there unexpectedly appeared inheritances like the Shadow Abyss Art. Although incomplete, even in its incompleteness, it would not lack certain martial truths. Simply incorporating this incomplete Shadow Abyss Art into Chen Fei¡¯s techniques would be enough to further advance the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword. More importantly, since the Shadow Abyss Art appeared here, it seemed not impossible for other top-tier inheritances to appear elsewhere. With the layout of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, the number of contaminated martial artists within the Thousand Feathers Alliance was definitely not small. Even the Shadow Abyss Sect, which specialized in countering illusions, had fallen victim. It was evidently not an easy task for disciples of other top forces to completely avoid contamination. With a sweep of his right hand, Chen Fei retrieved the inheritance stone from the dome, his figure flashing as he disappeared into the cave. Originally, Chen Fei had only explored the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to supplement his martial arts knowledge. If the techniques obtained could be used, that would be ideal. Even if they couldn¡¯t, gaining some insights and then storing them in the library of the Primordial Sword Sect would still be a good idea. However, with the appearance of the Shadow Abyss Art, Chen Fei¡¯s mindset underwent a sudden change. This wasn¡¯t just about increasing his martial arts knowledge; it was a golden opportunity to elevate the level of his techniques and solidify his martial arts foundation. It could truly be described as a once-in-a-millennium opportunity. After all, besides encountering the techniques of these top forces here, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t think of any other way to obtain these inheritances without bloodshed. Each of these forces not only had numerous experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but also had masters at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If Chen Fei wanted to contend with them, he would need to reach the same pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, if everyone reached the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, perhaps by then, Chen Fei would have already found other top-tier techniques. At that point, seeking the techniques of these forces would have little significance. In the current situation, with Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation only at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and still having room for improvement in his primary technique, the appearance of these inheritances undoubtedly filled him with joy. Chen Fei¡¯s search for the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul traps visibly accelerated, and finally, in the third hour, he obtained the foundational technique of another force. The Tianya Sect¡¯s End of the World Technique. It was also incomplete, but Chen Fei was prepared for this. Within three hours, Chen Fei found nearly twenty caves, and the techniques obtained from them were ones he had already acquired from other caves. He even stumbled upon the Shadow Abyss Art once again. The layout of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was extremely deep, but evidently, the number of top-tier techniques capable of attracting martial artists was limited. However, this was normal. After all, a martial artist would only enter one trap, so what techniques were in the other traps were irrelevant. In fact, using only the Shadow Abyss Art as bait was completely sufficient. However, Chen Fei speculated that the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul probably intended to spread various techniques, especially those of the top ten forces. If these techniques were to spread, especially if they were obtained by other top forces, it could lead to chaos within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, especially if detonated at a critical moment. After all, each force¡¯s techniques had always been closely guarded secrets, with mental restrictions in place. If a technique fell into the hands of ordinary people, it could be abolished or even directly eliminated. But if it was taken by an equal force, how would the issue be resolved? Simple killing wouldn¡¯t solve the problem, as you wouldn¡¯t know if the technique had already been completely recorded by the opposing sect. This would create a situation that couldn¡¯t be easily untangled, greatly affecting the stability of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. However, none of this affected Chen Fei¡¯s continued search for techniques. Before the top forces and the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul could react, during this golden window of opportunity, Chen Fei aimed to gather all the techniques. As time passed, one hour later, Chen Fei found the foundational technique of the Fengwu Pavilion. Then, within just a quarter of an hour, he also acquired the technique of the Tiandao Sect. Without stopping, Chen Fei spent nearly seven hours crossing several seas. By then, he had obtained techniques from nine top-tier forces. Only the foundational technique of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had yet to be seen. Among the top ten forces, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had the fewest members. Its disciples were extremely low-key, rarely leaving their own sea area. Rumors had it that before the arrival of the Alliance Master of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was the true leader here. During its peak, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion even had three experts at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm sitting in. However, even so, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had yet to produce an expert of the Mountain Sea Realm. In the past hundred years, there remained only one expert at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, causing its disciples to become increasingly reclusive. Although Chen Fei hadn¡¯t found the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s technique, he wasn¡¯t disappointed. After all, he had already obtained techniques from nine top-tier inheritances. Missing one from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion wouldn¡¯t make much of a difference. Within the traps of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul lay the techniques of nine top forces. It was evident that among the disciples of these nine forces, some had fallen victim, and they were likely experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, or else their foundational techniques wouldn¡¯t have ended up in the hands of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. From this perspective, the infiltration of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul is truly alarming. However, these were not concerns for Chen Fei at the moment. His top priority now was to return to the Primordial Sword Sect and integrate the nine techniques he had obtained into the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword. Then, he would enter seclusion and cultivate until the new techniques were fully mastered. By then, Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength and martial foundation would reach a new height. With the nine techniques merged together, they had already become unrecognizable, and Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to worry about anyone from those nine forces noticing anything unusual. Standing in mid-air, Chen Fei had no intention of continuing to search for the traps laid by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. There were too many repetitions of techniques, which held little significance for him. Feeling the inheritance stones specially dug out from the Qiankun Bag, a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. He didn¡¯t intend to bring these inheritance stones back to the Primordial Sword Sect. The contents of the techniques had already been recorded and stored on his panel. If Chen Fei wanted to leave the techniques in the Primordial Sword Sect, he could easily inscribe them onto jade slips himself. Currently, Chen Fei carried these inheritance stones with the intention of delivering them to a specific location. Chen Fei surveyed his surroundings, identified the direction, and in the next moment, his figure vanished from the spot. Two hours later, Chen Fei spotted a city from afar. Descending his figure, Chen Fei plunged into the seawater, completely concealing his aura and simultaneously utilizing a secret technique from the Withering Prosperity Scripture, transforming himself into an object resembling a stone. Chen Fei traveled a long distance, with the city ahead as his destination. The city of Haiya belonged to an extremely ordinary category in this region, with the strongest within the city being at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Such cities were countless throughout the Thousand Feathers Alliance and appeared unremarkable. However, despite its seemingly ordinary appearance and remote location, the true identity of this city was the headquarters of the Death Shadow Sect. Initially, what Chen Fei saw in Duan Muxiao¡¯s memories as the headquarters of the Death Shadow Sect was merely an external communication point. Although Duan Muxiao was an assassin at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he wasn¡¯t considered the most prominent figure within the Death Shadow Sect. Only individuals like Kou Yuanheng, who had grown up within the Death Shadow Sect from childhood, were regarded as the true core members. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei naturally gleaned all this from Kou Yuanheng¡¯s memories. The Death Shadow Sect had dispatched Kou Yuanheng to investigate Duan Muxiao¡¯s current situation, as they began to suspect him. Following everything from Duan Muxiao¡¯s memories, Chen Fei should have been flawless in his imitation of Duan Muxiao. However, the Death Shadow Sect had its own set of identification methods. In their eyes, there were discrepancies in Duan Muxiao¡¯s recent activities. That¡¯s why Kou Yuanheng appeared, tracing the clues to find Chen Fei.. Chapter 552 - Chapter 552: Profound Heavenly Sword Chapter 552: Profound Heavenly Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Kou Yuanheng probed Chen Fei, but he wasn¡¯t entirely sure if Chen Fei really killed Duan Muxiao and took his place. After all, Chen Fei¡¯s imitation of Duan Muxiao was almost flawless. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s inability to mimic Duan Muxiao¡¯s aura, there wouldn¡¯t have been any issues with mistaking Chen Fei for Duan Muxiao. Kou Yuanheng only had suspicions, but he acted directly nonetheless. In Kou Yuanheng¡¯s view, Chen Fei was nothing more than an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, and the place where they were at the time was rarely visited by people, making it an excellent opportunity to strike. However, little did he expect that Chen Fei, with a single counterattack, would completely catch him off guard. It was fortunate that Kou Yuanheng belonged to the mainline sect, which allowed Chen Fei to learn the true location of the Death Shadow Sect. Since the Death Shadow Sect already suspected Duan Muxiao, there was little significance in Chen Fei continuing to impersonate him. As for impersonating Kou Yuanheng, problems might arise later. In that case, it was better to first deal with the Death Shadow Sect to avoid further trouble for Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s current strength wasn¡¯t sufficient to confront the Death Shadow Sect directly, as there were late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the sect. If Chen Fei rushed in like this, he might be defeated by a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert before he even got a chance to fight back. Chen Fei currently lacks only the time for cultivation and growth, so naturally, he won¡¯t confront the Death Shadow Sect head-on. When unable to win, seeking assistance is the right approach. Like a stone, Chen Fei simply controlled his body¡¯s posture, without even utilizing his elemental power or the strength of his qi and blood. He followed the hidden currents under the sea surface, arriving quietly at the side of Haiya City. The Death Shadow Sect¡¯s elite forces were almost entirely concentrated in Haiya City. Inside Haiya City, there were no outsiders; everyone there was a member of the Death Shadow Sect. To outsiders, the strongest within Haiya City were only at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, in reality, all other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Death Shadow Sect suppressed their own aura and cultivation. Within Haiya City, there was a mysterious treasure of the Death Shadow Sect. Within a certain range of it, as long as one cultivated specific techniques, they could conceal their aura by entrusting it to the treasure, allowing the treasure to suppress their aura on their behalf. Thus, even if outsiders came to Haiya City, they wouldn¡¯t be able to detect the presence of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, or even late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. During Chen Fei¡¯s first encounter with the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, if he had led it to Haiya City instead of going to the Shadow Abyss Sect, there would have been a great opportunity to wipe out the Death Shadow Sect. However, at that time, what Chen Fei hoped for more was to truly kill the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, rather than provide it with provisions. Regarding the matter of the Death Shadow Sect, Chen Fei could at least conceal it for a few years. After a few years, who would spare who would be a matter for the future. But if the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul isn¡¯t dealt with, the future of the Thousand Feathers Alliance might truly be chaotic. This kind of cross-tier strangeness poses a significant threat to humanity. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, those truly capable of threatening the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul are almost exclusively the top ten forces. Other sects facing the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul would probably not even be able to escape. Perhaps later, strong experts from the Mountain Sea Realm will appear to kill the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, but those who died before would truly be gone. If the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul appears in the Sea Peak City, Chen Fei would be powerless to resist. By then, the entire Primordial Sword Sect would disappear completely, and those familiar to Chen Fei would not survive. Therefore, Chen Fei first led the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to the Shadow Abyss Sect, resulting in the unexpected emergence of so many contaminated Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Although the Shadow Abyss Sect did not kill the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, at least it has been exposed. Now, it is likely fleeing far out to sea, avoiding pursuit by experts from the Mountain Sea Realm. And under unforeseen circumstances, Chen Fei even obtained the techniques of the other nine forces. With each sip and bite, Chen Fei¡¯s original intention was for the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to die first, but he ended up gaining even greater benefits. Below the coastline, the legacy stones from the Qiankun Bag appeared in the cracks of the rocks. Without the activation of elemental power, these legacy stones were indistinguishable from ordinary rocks and emitted no special aura. Therefore, these legacy stones wouldn¡¯t attract the attention of the Death Shadow Sect members. Chen Fei left these legacy stones here in hopes of attracting the attention of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. The traps he painstakingly set up were being dismantled one by one. Those traps were originally supposed to continuously attract other humans and contaminate them. But now, with the disappearance of the legacy stones, that effect naturally vanished as well. If the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul could truly evade pursuit from the Mountain Sea Realm, when it returns later, it definitely won¡¯t spare those who destroyed its traps. If the ones who destroyed the traps cannot be found, then wherever the legacy stones are, the humans there will be deemed guilty. Being guilty naturally warrants immediate execution and consumption. The legacy stones in the cracks contain only some insignificant techniques. Even if discovered by members of the Death Shadow Sect, it wouldn¡¯t benefit them much. Chen Fei adjusted his posture, and with the hidden currents carrying him, he left the original spot, drifting away for dozens of miles. Throughout the entire journey, no one in Haiya City noticed that someone had passed through this area underwater. Actually, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to be so cautious. Under normal circumstances, a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator wouldn¡¯t keep their mental consciousness constantly expanded, covering the entire Haiya City. Nevertheless, it was better to be cautious and handle the details well, as sometimes it could avoid significant trouble. Under the sea surface, Chen Fei vibrated his elemental power, transforming his figure into a sharp arrow, swiftly shuttling underwater. It wasn¡¯t until he was a hundred miles away that Chen Fei¡¯s figure soared into the sky. Chen Fei glanced back at Haiya City from afar, a faint smile appearing on his face. Then, his figure turned into a phantom and disappeared from view. Several hours later, Chen Fei returned to the Primordial Sword Sect and met with Qu Qingsheng. He informed Qu Qingsheng that most of the sea monsters outside the secret realm had been eliminated, except for a third-tier sea monster that escaped due to Kou Yuanheng¡¯s elemental power. ¡°In a while, I¡¯ll go take another look. If there¡¯s anything, you can inform me,¡± Chen Fei said in a low voice. Normally, that sea monster, having had part of its flesh crushed by Kou Yuanheng, would have been scared away long ago. But there are also some revengeful sea monsters who, in such situations, would instead take detours. After briefing Qu Qingsheng on the matter, Chen Fei returned to the secret chamber in the courtyard. ¡°Fuse!¡± On the panel, the nine martial arts emitted a faint glow, gradually merging into the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword. Each of the nine martial arts was incomplete, and their significance for individual cultivation was minimal. Only by integrating them all into the main martial art and relying on the power of the panel to complement each other¡¯s strengths and weaknesses could Chen Fei maximize his benefits. The panel¡¯s light fluctuated, and at the same time, various martial arts cultivation methods began to appear in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Many things were deleted and then rearranged. ¡°Discover the martial art. Will you spend one thousand high-grade elemental stones to simplify the Profound Heavenly Sword?¡± A prompt popped up on the panel, and upon seeing the price given by the panel, Chen Fei¡¯s molars suddenly felt sore. The previous fully perfected Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword had disappeared, and the newly appeared Profound Heavenly Sword, with a proficiency level only at the Proficient Level and not yet halfway through. Compared to the previous Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword, this newly emerged Profound Heavenly Sword had improved by at least two tiers in terms of level. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t seen complete top-tier martial arts, but judging from what he could see, the Profound Heavenly Sword, formed by the fusion of the nine incomplete martial arts, surpassed the sect-defining martial arts of those nine forces in both power and depth. Taking the strengths of each and compensating for the weaknesses, this wasn¡¯t just empty talk. Although it was extracting the essence from nine incomplete martial arts, the quantity was sufficient to compensate for many deficiencies. As for whether it could compare to the martial arts in the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s main sect, only when Chen Fei encountered someone from the main sect in the future could he make a judgment. The only thing was that Chen Fei felt a bit distressed about the simplification cost. This simplification cost exceeded all the previous records for simplification of Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts. Even the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant didn¡¯t have such a high amount. However, the main foundation of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant lay in the Dragon Elephant aspect, and its ultimate limit was only the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in terms of physique before reaching its peak. On the other hand, the true target of the Profound Heavenly Sword was aimed at the Mountain Sea Realm. In essence, there were many differences between the two, so it was understandable that there was a significant gap in simplification costs. Unless Chen Fei could find other martial arts to reinforce the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant once again and raise its limit, it would be possible to compete with the Profound Heavenly Sword. Or, Chen Fei could truly deduce the original Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, completely supplementing it, rather than its current incomplete state. However, even the creator of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant, back in the day, only had a rough idea of how to complete the soul-restraining aspect. It would be extremely difficult for Chen Fei to truly fill in the gaps. ¡°Spiritual treasures?¡± Suddenly, in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, the image of that incomplete spiritual treasure appeared. Did the Mountain Sea Realm expert who also cultivated the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant manage to complete it in the end? If he were to use a spiritual treasure to deduce the soul-restraining aspect in the future, would there be any unexpected surprises? Leaving the secret chamber, Chen Fei¡¯s figure soared into the sky, heading towards other sea areas. Currently, Chen Fei¡¯s Qiankun Bag didn¡¯t contain anywhere near a thousand pieces of high-grade elemental stones. The high-grade elemental stones he obtained earlier had been almost completely depleted during his cultivation. As for Kou Yuanheng¡¯s Qiankun Bag, it didn¡¯t contain so many elemental stones either. Kou Yuanheng¡¯s wealth was naturally far more than just a thousand pieces of high-grade elemental stones. As a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, his wealth was quite considerable. However, most of it was stored in Haiya City, the stronghold of the Death Shadow Sect, where Chen Fei couldn¡¯t access it. For now, Chen Fei could only sell off the high-grade treasures in Kou Yuanheng¡¯s possession to gather the required thousand pieces of high-grade elemental stones. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Sea Peak City was naturally not suitable for buying and selling, and Chen Fei couldn¡¯t explain the origins of the high-grade treasures. Going elsewhere would naturally relieve him of this dilemma. As long as he was cautious, high-grade treasures were still in high demand. Previously, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t anticipated that the newly fused martial arts would require so many high-grade elemental stones. However, taking advantage of this opportunity to go out, while liquidating Kou Yuanheng¡¯s assets from his Qiankun Bag, he could also inquire about the current situation of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. It had been more than a day since the appearance and disappearance of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. There should be some rumors circulating about whether the leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance had managed to kill the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Some minor rumors should have surfaced by now.. Chapter 553 - Chapter 553: Bianhu City Chapter 553: Bianhu City Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Haihu Domain, Bianhu City. In the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, it¡¯s considered a rather remote maritime region, and Bianhu City is nestled in a corner of the Haihu Domain, nearly bordering the outer defense line of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The spiritual energy here is somewhat sluggish compared to other places, reminiscent of the initial settlement of the Primordial Sword Sect on Primordial Water Island. Normally, such places would have sparse population due to insufficient spiritual energy, resulting in limited production of various spiritual materials and a low likelihood of encountering hidden realms. Even if they do exist, they are mostly first or second-tier hidden realms, which are somewhat beneficial to cultivation sects in the Aperture Tempering realm, but hardly attractive to forces beyond that level to settle here. However, the reality is that there are quite a few cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the Haihu Domain, and they can be seen from time to time. Cultivators in the Aperture Tempering realm are even more abundant, with a high frequency of entering and exiting Bianhu City. Because Bianhu City is the most famous marketplace within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, unlike other marketplaces, they only care about the goods, not their origins. As long as your goods are good enough, they don¡¯t care where you got them from; they have their own channels to sell them. If the characteristics of the goods are too obvious, Bianhu City even has its own craftsmen who can give them a makeover to ensure it won¡¯t affect their business with customers. Because of this reason, the number of people coming to and from Bianhu City daily is actually quite high. Among them, there are no ordinary people; the lowest are cultivators in the Aperture Tempering realm or above. Only cultivators of this level have items to sell but are concerned about attracting certain troubles. Even under the scorching sun, there are shadows, and naturally, there is a dark side within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, which is almost impossible to eliminate. So the attitude of the Thousand Feathers Alliance towards Bianhu City has always been ambiguous, and it has been so for many years. Because destroying one Bianhu City would only lead to the emergence of another similar place. On the contrary, having Bianhu City here, visible and tangible, sometimes makes it easier to manage. Chen Fei descended from the sky and landed in front of the gate of Bianhu City. As soon as he landed, Chen Fei felt his own aura starting to blur, many of its characteristics disappearing. The Mix Spirit Jade, a treasure of Bianhu City, when paired with a special formation, can alter the auras of cultivators within a certain range. In other words, once you enter the city, it becomes extremely difficult for others to recognize you based on your aura. It¡¯s precisely because of this Mix Spirit Jade that business in Bianhu City thrives. However, this Mix Spirit Jade must be completely integrated with the terrain and supplemented by the formation to exert such an effect. Otherwise, such a rare treasure would likely have been snatched up by a group of people long ago. The gate of Bianhu City was shrouded in a black mist as Chen Fei stepped into it, his figure actively changing, while at the same time, he pulled out a black cloak to cover himself. With this, even if there were people tracking him before, they would not be able to discern who he was. When it comes to protecting client information, Bianhu City has certainly put in a lot of effort. Chen Fei stepped out of the black mist and truly entered into Bianhu City. Stalls lined the streets on both sides, while behind them were various shops, with the mixed aura of various spiritual tools and treasures creating a lively atmosphere. Chen Fei glanced at the items on the stalls on both sides but didn¡¯t find anything useful to him. He generally didn¡¯t have the idea of scavenging at stalls; those who could sell things here were almost all astute individuals. Even if there was something the stall owner didn¡¯t understand, they would still sell it at an exorbitant price. They would rather not sell it than cheapen it for others. Especially for items found in ancient ruins or caves, the prices were absurdly high. Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye was well-suited for scavenging. If there were truly astonishing treasures, even if the stall owner priced them at what they thought was a high price, Chen Fei would still buy them. However, items that Chen Fei considered treasures would generally not appear on these cultivators in the Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei took a stroll and entered the largest shop in Bianhu City. ¡°Guest, what can I do for you?¡± The shopkeeper saw Chen Fei enter and discreetly sized him up before warmly asking. ¡°Do you buy magical treasures?¡± Chen Fei glanced around; there were many spiritual tools, and even some top-grade ones, but there was no trace of magical treasures. They probably weren¡¯t displayed, considering that every magical treasure, even the lowest-grade ones, cost at least a hundred middle-grade elemental stones. ¡°We do! Please follow me, sir.¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. The value of magical treasures was immense. Selling one could bring in much more profit than selling spiritual tools. However, the trade of magical treasures was also rare. Given Bianhu City¡¯s position as a marketplace within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it was common for several days to pass without any transactions involving magical treasures. The shopkeeper led Chen Fei to a private room where the fragrance of tea filled the air. Another person followed the shopkeeper into the room. ¡°Are you selling a magical treasure, sir?¡± Lin Guanlan glanced at Chen Fei, smiling. In the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but due to the concealment of Bianhu City¡¯s formation, Lin Guanlan couldn¡¯t quite determine his specific realm. ¡°A middle-grade magical treasure!¡± Chen Fei replied, taking out the short dagger belonging to Kou Yuanheng. As soon as the short dagger appeared, the surrounding spiritual energy trembled slightly, and a sharp aura filled the entire room. The shopkeeper felt a chill run down his spine, and the hairs on his body involuntarily stood on end. Being only in the Aperture Tempering realm, facing such a high-level magical treasure felt like encountering a natural enemy. As a direct disciple of the Death Shadow Sect, Kou Yuanheng naturally possessed extraordinary items. After all, to some extent, the Death Shadow Sect had quite a bit of money. With money comes the ability to provide disciples with as many good things as possible. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that cultivation beyond the late Aperture Tempering realm and the peak of Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t rely solely on simple resources to forcibly advance, the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s strength would likely have expanded even further. Among middle-grade magical treasures, this short dagger may not be considered top-notch, but it definitely ranked high. When Chen Fei received the short dagger, he even took a look at the materials used and the forging techniques. In terms of materials, it was undoubtedly top-notch, and the forging technique was so advanced that it could have potentially crafted a top-grade magical treasure. However, a slight mishap occurred during the forging process. This mishap resulted in the short dagger ultimately being classified only as a middle-grade magical treasure. However, in the future, if there is an opportunity, this short dagger may not be incapable of ascending to the level of a top-grade magical treasure. With Chen Fei¡¯s discerning eye, he could easily see the characteristics of the short dagger, and Lin Guanlan, as the overseer of the shop, naturally also recognized its extraordinary nature. Lin Guanlan inspected the short dagger in his hand, his smile growing even brighter. He looked up at Chen Fei, signaling that it was time to negotiate the price. Given the quality of this short dagger, it was unlikely to escape a price of over two thousand middle-grade elemental stones. After a moment, Chen Fei left the shop. Lin Guanlan and the shopkeeper escorted Chen Fei to the door, watching his figure disappear into the crowd. The shopkeeper turned to Lin Guanlan, a hint of inquiry in his eyes. Bianhu City was the largest marketplace within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and almost anything could be bought and sold here; the law had almost no effect here. Therefore, shady dealings were quite common in Bianhu City. The final price for this middle-grade magical treasure was set at two thousand one hundred and fifty middle-grade elemental stones. This was a quite remarkable fortune, almost impossible to accumulate with only the cultivation level of the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Lin Guanlan understood the shopkeeper¡¯s meaning but after careful consideration, he shook his head. Although the quantity of elemental stones was tempting, anyone daring to sell a middle-grade magical treasure must have some backing. Acting rashly, if one¡¯s strength was insufficient, it was uncertain who would end up being the loser in the end. In the world of shady dealings, sufficient strength is indeed necessary. Moreover, in Bianhu City, it¡¯s not easy to track someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even with their years of operation in Bianhu City, they couldn¡¯t guarantee absolute success. As Chen Fei walked along the street, he didn¡¯t detect any surveillance. After a moment of consideration, he turned and walked into a nearby tea garden. The tea garden was elegantly laid out, with pleasant tea fragrances wafting around. Chen Fei explained his purpose and was led to a tea room. This was a place to buy and sell information, and while the information sold here was quite expensive, its reliability was also reassuring. ¡°What does the guest need?¡± asked the tea garden proprietor as he looked at Chen Fei. ¡°Have there been any major events happening within the alliance recently?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. The Primordial Sword Sect had only recently arrived in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and their own channels for information were actually quite limited, influenced by both their background and their current strength. Even for the few sects like the Break Soul Sect, the information they received was somewhat delayed, and they couldn¡¯t always know immediately what was happening in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. ¡°Well, if you¡¯re talking about major events, there have indeed been a few recently. There¡¯s been activity at the alliance¡¯s outer defense line, the Shadow Abyss Sect, the Tiandao Sect, and some movements from the alliance leader. Which one would you like to hear about?¡± When the tea garden proprietor mentioned the leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, he made a slight gesture of respect towards the right side. ¡°I¡¯ll take all of them. What¡¯s the price?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s interest was piqued by the proprietor¡¯s words. This tea garden was indeed a place for buying and selling information. The fact that even yesterday¡¯s events were recorded here showed its remarkable ability to gather information, something not every faction could match. ¡°It¡¯s four middle-grade elemental stones each, one piece for each piece of information,¡± the proprietor said, his smile growing even brighter. Chen Fei nodded and took out four middle-grade elemental stones from his spatial grid. The price of this information was undoubtedly expensive. Four middle-grade elemental stones were equivalent to four hundred low-grade elemental stones. With this amount of elemental stones, he could buy a high-quality middle-grade spiritual tool. ¡°Please wait, sir!¡± The proprietor¡¯s right hand swept across the table, and the elemental stones disappeared into his hand. After a moment, someone handed over a jade slip. The proprietor took it, inspected it, confirmed its accuracy, and handed it to Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei examined the jade slip and didn¡¯t find any issues. After taking it, he sent a trace of his consciousness into the jade slip. In less than a cup of tea¡¯s time, Chen Fei withdrew his consciousness from the jade slip, his expression thoughtful. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei nodded to the proprietor and stood up. ¡°You¡¯re welcome, sir!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s satisfaction, the proprietor also smiled. Chen Fei left the tea garden, not in a hurry to leave Bianhu City. He entered several shops and bought some things before checking into an inn within the city.. Chapter 554 - Chapter 554: Profound Heavenly Escape Chapter 554: Profound Heavenly Escape Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On the second floor of the inn, Chen Fei sat flipping a piece of Yulin Stone in his hand, his eyes watching the hustle and bustle of the street below. The Yulin Stone was something Chen Fei had just bought specifically. Besides the Yulin Stone, he had also purchased some other spiritual materials. The price wasn¡¯t overly expensive, but the channels for purchasing were rather limited. Just like the Yulin Stone in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, it was actually an auxiliary material that could be added when refining spiritual tools, capable of enhancing the toughness of the spiritual tool. As for its other uses, they were actually quite few, and it wasn¡¯t always necessary to add such auxiliary materials during refining; they were more of a luxury than a necessity. Yet, the Fengwu Pavilion deliberately controlled the production areas of these spiritual materials and consistently purchased them year-round. It wasn¡¯t just the Yulin Stone; the Fengwu Pavilion also specifically procured some other spiritual materials. Many people speculated that among these spiritual materials deliberately purchased by the Fengwu Pavilion, there should be one or several types related to the Pavilion¡¯s techniques. However, with so many varieties purchased by the Pavilion, outsiders couldn¡¯t guess which one was the true target material for the Fengwu Pavilion. Perhaps even these purchased spiritual materials had no special effects at all; it could just be a facade created by the Fengwu Pavilion to see if anyone or any force dared to target them. Several top-tier forces have indeed done such things, digging out hidden enemies. While others could only speculate, Chen Fei was certain that the Fengwu Pavilion¡¯s purchase of Yulin Stone was the true purpose, with the majority of the other spiritual materials being used as a smokescreen. The Yulin Stone could accelerate the cultivation speed of the Fengwu Pavilion¡¯s core techniques. Although not significant individually, over the years, it amounted to a considerable number. Chen Fei had fused nine incomplete techniques to obtain the Profound Heavenly Sword. He could also use the Yulin Stone to aid in cultivation. In addition to the Yulin Stone, the other spiritual materials Chen Fei bought were also recorded in several martial arts techniques as auxiliary aids for cultivation. Chen Fei purchased these spiritual materials purely to see if, under controlled conditions, they could further enhance the speed of comprehension for the Profound Heavenly Sword. Setting down the Yulin Stone, Chen Fei picked up a piece of large meat from his plate and directly stuffed it into his mouth. The outer crust was crispy while the inside was tender. With one bite, the deliciousness of the meat was fully displayed. This was a piece of demon meat, the signature dish of this inn, with all the meat freshly slaughtered every day. Located near the defense line of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Bianhu City sees a significant number of sea monsters that can be hunted and killed. Many martial artists choose to stay in Bianhu City specifically for the convenience of slaying sea monsters, which is also an important reason. With just a few bites, Chen Fei swallowed the demon meat in his mouth and picked up another piece, all the while recalling the information he had received earlier in the teahouse. Regarding the news about the Shadow Abyss Sect, there¡¯s no need to elaborate. It¡¯s eerie how they appeared outside the gate of the Shadow Abyss Sect, yet the Shadow Abyss Sect didn¡¯t kill them; instead, they lost several Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators and had to retreat to the gate. The content of the news is exactly the same as what Chen Fei saw yesterday, indicating that there are capable individuals behind this teahouse who can obtain such accurate information. As for the Tiandao Sect, the current sect master, Yan Xuanji, the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who shattered the imperial city with three slashes, officially entered seclusion yesterday. For someone of his cultivation level to enter seclusion again, it¡¯s clear that he¡¯s preparing to break through to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The Tiandao Sect itself already has two peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. If Yan Xuanji successfully breaks through, the Tiandao Sect will suddenly possess three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. With such power, they will leap to the forefront among the top ten forces, thereby changing the landscape of the Thousand Feathers Alliance to some extent. Of course, no matter how the situation changes, the Thousand Feathers Alliance still belongs to the realm of Mountain Sea Realm experts. As long as no one breaks through, this fact will remain unchanged. As for the movements of the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s leader, it¡¯s more of a lack of movement. The teahouse only received news that the leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance had been absent for some time, but where they went and what they did remains unknown. When it comes to information about Mountain Sea Realm experts, this is all that can be obtained; anything more is practically impossible. The information Chen Fei wants to know about the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul didn¡¯t appear in the jade slip. As for the last piece of information, the outer perimeter defense line of the Thousand Feathers Alliance is currently in a precarious state. With increasing attacks from sea monsters, according to the teahouse¡¯s estimation, a new round of reinforcements from within the Thousand Feathers Alliance is imminent. Moreover, this round of reinforcements is likely to be significant. Besides the Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artists, it¡¯s feared that various forces of Level Four and above will also dispatch Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. If this speculation proves true, it means that Chen Fei will have to personally go to the front lines. Not only Chen Fei, but it¡¯s likely that all Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the Sea Peak City will have to go as well. The sea monsters on the defense line are different from those in the usual sea. Chen Fei can freely hunt sea monsters in the outer sea because he knows that those sea monsters are at most at the early stages of the Third-Tier. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, even if several sea monsters were to attack at once, he could directly slay them without encountering much danger. However, when facing a multitude of sea monsters on the defense line, there could be creatures of varying strengths. If a Third-Tier late-stage sea monster were to appear, Chen Fei would have to retreat immediately. Moreover, in the chaotic battles that sometimes occur in such situations, it¡¯s not always possible for Chen Fei to simply withdraw at will. On the defense line, military discipline must be observed. Leaving arbitrarily would undoubtedly result in punishment afterward. Even if one can evade the sea monsters, they cannot escape the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s reprimand. In more severe cases, there could be punishments or even executions as a deterrent. Military combat is serious business, and discipline is paramount. Chen Fei understands this well. Therefore, if he were to truly go to the front lines, he would need to be fully prepared. At the very least, he would need to store his two strongest techniques within his spatial grid. After a moment, Chen Fei stood up and returned to his room. Activating the formation within the room, Chen Fei opened the celestial eye at his brow and scanned the surroundings but found no issues. He lightly tapped his spatial pouch, and a thousand top-grade elemental stones appeared on the ground. A vibrant aura emanated from them, filling the entire room with energy. Over the past few years, many people within the Sea Peak City have held the belief that Chen Fei¡¯s daily practice involves lying among piles of elemental stones. This isn¡¯t entirely unfounded speculation because if one were to spread out the top-grade elemental stones, the surrounding elemental energy would indeed automatically converge towards them. To some extent, elemental stones can be used as a simple array to gather elemental energy. The top-grade elemental stones on the ground began to disappear one by one. In the blink of an eye, all one thousand top-grade elemental stones vanished completely. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°The Profound Heavenly Sword is simplifying¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Profound Heavenly Sword -> Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword!¡± Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the bed, beginning to operate the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword. Insights regarding the Profound Heavenly Sword continuously emerged in his sea of consciousness, causing a faint smile to appear on his face. While the cost of simplifying these one thousand top-grade elemental stones was high, instantly halving the still-warm elemental stones, at least in terms of effectiveness, it remained as good as ever. Chen Fei opened his eyes, took out all the purchased spiritual materials, and linked them all with elemental energy before closing his eyes once again. An hour later, the spiritual materials around Chen Fei¡¯s body shattered one by one, turning into powder, and Chen Fei opened his eyes. He looked at the several powders around him, his brows furrowing slightly. While effective, these spiritual materials did provide some assistance to the Profound Heavenly Sword, but the effect was much smaller than Chen Fei had imagined. Using these spiritual materials for cultivation was actually not as effective as directly ingesting pills; the effect would probably be stronger. For example, when the Fengwu Pavilion uses Yulin Stone for cultivation, it can help practitioners comprehend martial arts to a certain extent and promote the circulation of elemental energy. But with Chen Fei¡¯s insight into martial arts, the efficiency is incomparable to these spiritual materials like Yulin Stone. As for promoting elemental energy, Chen Fei¡¯s current physique is already at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In terms of recovery ability and toughness, it surpasses even late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. As long as there are enough spiritual pills, Chen Fei can continuously ingest them in large quantities without interruption. The slight boost provided by these spiritual materials like Yulin Stone doesn¡¯t offer a high cost-effectiveness. Although these spiritual materials are not very expensive individually, gathering them all together still incurs a significant expense. Of course, if Chen Fei had a sufficient abundance of elemental stones, practicing with spiritual pills while using these spiritual materials as supplements would undoubtedly yield stronger effects. However, Chen Fei¡¯s current wealth has not reached such extravagant levels yet. Leaving the room, Chen Fei stepped out of Bianhu City after a moment. Several tens of miles outside Bianhu City, Chen Fei wiped his brow with his right hand, and a beam of light emitted from his forehead, scanning the surroundings. After confirming that there was no one following him, Chen Fei was about to return to the Sea Peak City at full speed when his expression suddenly paused. In his black and white vision, a barely visible line caught Chen Fei¡¯s eye. Half a day ago, Chen Fei had been relying on this line to search for traps set by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that there would also be traps set by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul here in Bianhu City. Moreover, judging from the aura, this trap seemed to have required a considerable amount of effort. After some contemplation, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, flying towards the direction indicated by the black line. With numerous powerful individuals surrounding Bianhu City, Chen Fei was somewhat curious about what techniques the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was using here to lure these martial artists. As Chen Fei flew along, as he approached the trap of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, he gradually slowed down. In the black and white vision, several miles away, outside the trap of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, Chen Fei sensed the aura of a martial artist. It was apparent that someone had beaten Chen Fei to it and entered the trap of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul first. A slight throbbing sensation appeared at Chen Fei¡¯s brow, and he glanced into the distance before turning and leaving directly. After flying nearly a hundred miles without saying a word, Chen Fei suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked towards the empty space to his right rear. ¡°Why do you insist on following me like this?¡± Chen Fei spoke in a deep voice. As his words fell, there was no movement in the empty space ahead. The wind howled through the air, as if everything was just Chen Fei talking to himself. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to reveal yourself, I won¡¯t force you, but please refrain from following me any further,¡± Chen Fei continued. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After speaking, Chen Fei turned and continued flying forward. ¡°Hmph!¡± Chen Fei had only flown a mile when a snow-white blade suddenly pierced into his head. Chen Fei¡¯s figure swayed slightly and dissipated. It was just a phantom; Chen Fei¡¯s true body appeared several meters away. Profound Heavenly Sword, Profound Heavenly Escape! Chapter 555 - Chapter 555: Merit and Creation Chapter 555: Merit and Creation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Profound Heavenly Sword incorporated the strengths of various schools, including its own body techniques. Previously, Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency with the Profound Heavenly Sword was only at the level of mastery, but at that moment, when he employed it, his speed was notably faster than before. As Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency with the Profound Heavenly Sword increased in the future, his speed in body techniques would undoubtedly become faster as well, making him unrivaled among peers in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, which was not an empty boast. Glancing back at the empty space behind him, where the blade of the sword had disappeared without a trace, and seeing no sign of anyone, Chen Fei looked into the distance. With a flicker of his figure, he disappeared into the air. There was more than one opponent; further away, there was a strong expert at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, emerging from the trap of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, already twenty miles away. After a moment, Chen Daoheng stepped out from the void, looking at the place where Chen Fei disappeared, his eyes showing a hint of interest. He was considering whether to continue pursuing when he sensed the appearance of a presence behind him. ¡°Why did you come here? Didn¡¯t I tell you to be on guard in the vicinity?¡± A figure appeared beside Chen Daoheng, with a touch of reproach in his tone.¡±Elder Huang!¡± Seeing the newcomer, Chen Daoheng bowed in salute and said, ¡°Someone passed by that direction just now, so I made a probing move.¡± ¡°Did that person see me entering and leaving the cave?¡± Huang Yuheng¡¯s brows furrowed. ¡°No, that person stopped about a dozen miles away from the cave, probably sensing me, and then turned around and left directly.¡± Chen Daoheng shook his head and continued, ¡°I initially thought it was just a coincidence, but in the end, I discovered that the other party could indeed sense my location. At the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they should possess a special treasure.¡± Huang Yuheng¡¯s expression shifted slightly. This nephew of his was outstanding among his peers in the entire Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Or rather, in the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were few who could compare with him. Especially considering Chen Daoheng¡¯s mastery of the pavilion¡¯s foundational technique, the Fallen Heaven Technique, even the elders praised him endlessly, believing that Chen Daoheng had great potential to break through to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future. In such circumstances, it was rare for someone to detect Chen Daoheng¡¯s whereabouts, something that ordinary early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would find difficult to achieve. ¡°Which sect are they from?¡± Huang Yuheng asked. Among the ten factions, each had its own specialties. The Eye Techniques of the Fengwu Pavilion and the Shadow Abyss Sect were the most renowned. If combined with special treasures, ordinary concealment techniques would indeed be difficult to maintain. ¡°It¡¯s not the style of those few factions, otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have followed this trail.¡± Chen Daoheng shook his head. If it had been people from those factions, he wouldn¡¯t have been interested and wouldn¡¯t have made a probing move. Huang Yuheng nodded upon hearing that it wasn¡¯t from those few factions. Just as he was considering whether to pursue and eliminate them directly, the jade plaque at his waist suddenly vibrated. Huang Yuheng¡¯s expression changed slightly. The Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was about to be exposed. He needed to complete the formations in several caves as quickly as possible and coordinate with others to assist in concealing it. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Huang Yuheng grabbed Chen Daoheng¡¯s shoulder, his figure flickering, disappearing from the spot. Chen Daoheng also noticed the color of the jade plaque and the smile faded from his face. Several tens of miles away, Chen Fei sensed that no one was chasing after him from behind, and his expression relaxed slightly. Facing an expert at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be sure if he could escape safely. After all, facing someone with a realm one level higher, some of Chen Fei¡¯s advantages were practically nothing in front of a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. ¡°The Spatial Void Shifting, it¡¯s somewhat similar to the methods of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion.¡± Chen Fei thought about what he had just seen, his brows furrowing slightly. How could people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion enter the trap of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul while someone was guarding outside? Chen Fei suddenly remembered that he had obtained techniques from nine top forces, but was still lacking those from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Previously, Chen Fei only thought that people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion rarely ventured outside, and their disciples were not very numerous, so they were spared from being ensnared by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Now, upon further reflection, the situation seemed to be getting more complicated. Even if others saw people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion entering and leaving the trap of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, they probably wouldn¡¯t think much of it. After all, discovering a cave and exploring it voluntarily was a common occurrence for martial artists. Moreover, others didn¡¯t know that those caves were set up by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, and even if they did, it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal. Chen Fei even actively explored every cave set up by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. But when these two pieces of information were combined, things started to seem a bit strange. ¡°Before the leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance arrived, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was the strongest force here!¡± A sudden message flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Several hours later, Chen Fei returned to the Primordial Sword Sect and immersed himself in cultivation. The proficiency of the Profound Heavenly Sword was still a bit low at the moment. If Chen Fei could bring it to perfection, it would be a huge boost to his own strength. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know to what extent the prodigies from other top forces had cultivated their sect¡¯s foundational techniques by the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, based on the information Chen Fei obtained from the Heavenly Eye today, the person from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion he encountered seemed relatively young, likely under a hundred years old. Yet, in the instant he unleashed his sword, judging from the power Chen Fei sensed, the level of comprehension and cultivation of his techniques were probably not much different from Chen Fei¡¯s current level. Only with such a level of comprehension speed could someone at such a young age smoothly advance to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Otherwise, even among those top forces, most people who breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm are usually close to two hundred years old, which is already considered to be exceptionally talented. For those with slightly weaker talents, even among the top forces, their cultivation might only reach the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in their lifetime. Only true geniuses could reach the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in their thirties, then successfully break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within two hundred years, and after a few years of consolidation, attempt to break through to the peak again. Only with such a cultivation speed could one look forward to stepping into the realm of the Mountain Sea Realm in the future. As Chen Fei immersed himself in cultivation, information about the situation at the alliance¡¯s outer defenses began to spread gradually within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. As for the news about the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, it was completely sealed off. Apart from the ten top forces and those sects with experts at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, others were kept in the dark. Ten days later, Qin Haishan and several others arrived at the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°The frontline forces are insufficient, and we¡¯re afraid we¡¯ll be conscripted,¡± Qin Haishan said with a deep voice in the courtyard. In his many years in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Qin Haishan had never encountered such a situation before. Although there might be occasional major sea monster attacks every few decades, they were easily repelled. At most, they would conscript some Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to form formations and slay the sea monsters. ¡°I hope we can be in the same frontline, so we can support each other,¡± Zhao Tianxuan said softly. Refusing such conscription was out of the question, and no one dared to refuse. It would be tantamount to opposing the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. It was likely that they would be taken down before even reaching the frontline. ¡°When is it likely to happen?¡± Chen Fei frowned. Although Chen Fei had received some insider information from tea house, he hadn¡¯t expected it to come so soon, just ten days later. If given the choice, Chen Fei would definitely prefer to continue staying in the Primordial Sword Sect and focus on his cultivation. The profoundness of the Profound Heavenly Sword far surpassed that of the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword. Every time Chen Fei practiced with it, he gained a lot, and his own strength was rapidly increasing. With over a thousand middle-grade elemental stones in the Qiankun Bag, if we exclude the Spirit Treasures as a big consumer, it could actually supply Chen Fei with a considerable amount of cultivation for quite a long time. Even if Chen Fei were to consume elixirs at his maximum capacity, it would still take close to a year to deplete all these elemental stones. And even if they were exhausted, it wouldn¡¯t matter much. Recently, there seemed to be quite a few sea monsters in the outer seas. Chen Fei could go out and slay a few, which would continue to supply him with the means to cultivate. Compared to his time in Immortal Cloud City, where the scarcity of natural elemental qi made it difficult to encounter monsters, this method of using battles to support cultivation was simply not feasible. But in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, as long as you had the courage, opportunities to obtain elemental stones were even more abundant. Chen Fei had no worries about elemental stone shortages in the short term. However, if he were to go to the frontline, the level of danger would skyrocket. It wouldn¡¯t be a matter of courage anymore, but rather a question of how lucky he could be. With luck not on your side, no matter how strong you are, you may still end up with a tragic fate of dying on the battlefield. ¡°It should be in the next few days,¡± Qin Haishan said. Now that everyone in the Thousand Feathers Alliance knew about the issues with the frontline defenses, it was clear that the central alliance intentionally leaked the information to prepare everyone psychologically. Tong Zhongqiu remained silent on the side. After slaying Jian Jinsheng, Tong Zhongqiu thought that the crisis facing the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had been largely resolved, patiently waiting for someone within the sect to breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even if his lifespan came to an end, he would have no regrets. But now, unexpectedly, they were being conscripted to the frontline. Tong Zhongqiu wasn¡¯t afraid of death himself, but rather worried that after he died, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect would collapse. ¡°Alright, when we get to the frontline, let¡¯s see if we can get someone to accommodate us together,¡± Chen Fei nodded. After all, they were allies. If anything happened on the frontline, they could watch out for each other, which was much better than being with other strangers. A quarter of an hour later, Qin Haishan and the others left, while Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the courtyard, directly immersing himself in the cultivation of the Profound Heavenly Sword. Only brushing up on the proficiency of techniques, regardless of location, was something Chen Fei could do. This was different from cultivating elemental energy through the consumption of elixirs. Of course, if other martial artists were contemplating techniques, they would undoubtedly choose the most secluded places. After all, contemplating techniques consumed a great deal of mental energy, and they were most afraid of being disturbed by others. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It would be the most frustrating thing if an inspiration appeared but was interrupted by noise before it could fully develop. But Chen Fei didn¡¯t have such concerns. As long as he simply operated the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword, insights into the Profound Heavenly Sword would naturally appear in his mind, allowing Chen Fei to absorb and transform them into his own. Sometimes Chen Fei also wondered, what exactly was this panel? People often talk about reincarnation, but few have actually seen it. However, among martial artists, if someone truly comprehended the principles of nature, some powerful individuals could indeed be reincarnated and re-cultivate. Could this panel be the manifestation of the enlightenment of a powerful individual? Chapter 556 - Chapter 556: Opening the Five Gates Chapter 556: Opening the Five Gates Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the night sky, stars twinkled as Chen Fei stood in the secret chamber, feeling his energy slowly rising. Since he had decided to head to the frontline, apart from the necessary preparations, he knew he had to upgrade the techniques within his spatial grid to the strongest ones. During the recent breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei had already stored a new sword element within the spatial grid. At that time, this sword element could be considered the strongest state. However, with the birth of the Profound Heavenly Sword, although Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had not changed much due to the short time, the advancement in martial arts level still further enhanced his combat power. During these ten days, Chen Fei had almost not slept, continuously practicing his martial arts, and improving the proficiency of the Profound Heavenly Sword. However, the time was simply too short. The Profound Heavenly Sword was still in the state of mastery, and there was still a long way to go before reaching perfection. But at least these ten days of continuous practice and insight had somewhat advanced the proficiency of the Profound Heavenly Sword by a small step. For other martial artists, even those geniuses in the top powers, it would be utterly impossible to achieve the level of martial arts insight Chen Fei gained in these ten days without several years of effort. Blood Ignition Technique! Chen Fei¡¯s blood began to boil within his body, and a layer of blood flames ignited on his skin. This was one of the earliest forbidden techniques Chen Fei possessed, using specially stored blood to burn, thus not affecting his own blood at all. So, while it was called a forbidden technique, it was not much different from ordinary secret techniques. Its advantage lay in its great power, without any side effects. Aperture-Cracking Technique! Heart-Breaking Technique! Two more forbidden techniques surged, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura began to rise dramatically. Previously, when dealing with Kou Yuanheng, Chen Fei had used all three forbidden techniques at once. Compared to back then, now, if Chen Fei were to simultaneously unleash three forbidden techniques again, his control over the raging elemental force would be even more effortless. The emergence of the Profound Heavenly Sword technique not only raised Chen Fei¡¯s limits but also made his usual control over elemental force more delicate. A top-tier technique would not have obvious flaws and would excel in every aspect. Transmutation Art! Life and Death Reversal! Two more forbidden techniques were cast, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura burst forth like boiling oil. If it weren¡¯t for the obstruction of the chamber¡¯s formation, the gazes of the entire Primordial Sword Sect would likely be drawn over at this moment. Chen Fei¡¯s originally robust body began to grow thin. This was the effect of the Life and Death Reversal technique, much more domineering than the Blood Ignition Technique. The Blood Ignition Technique merely burns essence blood, although it is still quite harmful to the body, at least there is a limit to it. However, the Life and Death Reversal recorded in the Withering Prosperity Scripture reverses the vitality within the body, turning it into death qi, then collides them against each other, detonating even greater power. This forbidden technique, if not controlled properly, could be extremely dangerous, with the risk of self-harm even before the enemy is affected. But correspondingly, it is also the most powerful among several forbidden techniques in terms of power amplification. With five forbidden techniques simultaneously cast, even with Chen Fei¡¯s current physique and his almost abnormal recovery ability, he was starting to struggle. Blood beads seeped out from Chen Fei¡¯s pores, cracks appeared on his skin, but immediately healed, repeating this cycle. Thick veins began to appear on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead and cheeks, the sound of blood flowing like a river, surging and roaring, causing the surrounding vitality of heaven and earth to continuously tremble. Ripples emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, colliding with the formation in the chamber, creating waves. Chen Fei looked ahead, let out a low growl, took a step forward with his right foot, and wielded a spiritual treasure in his hand, thrusting forward with a sword. The spiritual treasure was a broken ruler, but it didn¡¯t hinder Chen Fei from using it as a sword. Nowadays, the remaining power of this spiritual treasure is not much, probably not much different from a superior-grade magic treasure, or even inferior in some aspects. It only retains some auxiliary functions, resembling the appearance of the spiritual treasure from years ago. However, even so, the power of the broken ruler is still much stronger than the current Qianyuan Sword. Only by using the spiritual treasure to absorb Chen Fei¡¯s power can it be considered Chen Fei¡¯s strongest move at present. As Chen Fei thrusts with this sword, a dazzling light bursts forth from the broken ruler, gathering immense power. Even though the attack did not hit the formation in the chamber, at this moment, the formation violently trembles as if it¡¯s about to shatter in the next moment. ¡°Whoosh!¡± A vortex suddenly forms in the chamber, and after the formation trembles for a while, it gradually calms down. Chen Fei maintains his thrusting motion, feeling as if every part of his body, including his internal organs, has been crushed. The five forbidden techniques have long been stopped. If they hadn¡¯t ceased, Chen Fei might have truly been drained by the forbidden techniques. After a moment, Chen Fei recovers his strength and lets out a sigh. Looking at the new light spot appearing in the spatial grid, a smile creeps onto Chen Fei¡¯s face. Only in such invincible situations can Chen Fei unleash forbidden techniques like this. Opening all five forbidden techniques pushed Chen Fei¡¯s body to the brink of collapse. Even the recovery ability of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which could almost regenerate severed limbs, couldn¡¯t withstand the eruption of this power. In a combat scenario, if Chen Fei were to unleash all five forbidden techniques and direct the attacks at the enemy, the rebounding forces would become the last straw that breaks the camel¡¯s back, causing his body to completely collapse. Moreover, the process of battle changes in an instant, making it difficult to say whether there would be time and energy to adjust to the raging power within his body in such a situation. Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Chen Fei took out a pill and swallowed it, then closed his eyes to regulate his breath. Although his body didn¡¯t collapse just now, it was still in a critical state. It would probably take several days for Chen Fei to recover to his usual standard. Fortunately, with the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant reaching perfection and his physique advancing to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s recovery ability had also improved. Otherwise, with the hidden injuries in his body at the moment, it would take at least a month to recover, if not more. Of course, the ability to recover in just one month as before would be jaw-dropping to other martial artists if they knew. And now, being able to recover from such injuries in just a few days was something even the races known for their strong recovery abilities, like demons, would find hard to achieve. While Chen Fei was repairing the hidden injuries in his body, rumors about the conscription of martial artists from various factions in the Thousand Feather Alliance became more and more abundant. Finally, on the sixth day, the detailed regulations regarding the conscription of warriors to the frontline were announced by the Thousand Feather Alliance. As many had anticipated, for fourth-tier factions, the number of slots for Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors continued to increase, with at least one person required from the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. For third-tier or higher factions, the most elite force must send one representative. For example, a third-tier faction must send someone from the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while a second-tier faction must send someone from the late stage. Even top-tier factions like the Fengwu Pavilion must send someone from the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The Thousand Feather Alliance was sending all of its top-tier forces to the frontline. ¡°Leader Min is personally commanding the frontline now,¡± Qin Haishan whispered in the courtyard. Chen Fei nodded. After six days of healing, his previous injuries had completely healed. Min Tinglu, as a Mountain Sea Realm powerhouse, was already on the frontline, so it was reasonable to summon others. Currently, another Mountain Sea Realm expert was overseeing the overall situation in the central alliance of the Thousand Feather Alliance. ¡°The alliance requires us to report to the frontline within ten days. When should we set out?¡± Zhao Tianxuan asked. Qin Haishan and the others looked at Chen Fei. With their speed in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it wouldn¡¯t take long to reach the frontline. However, bringing along the Combined Aperture Tempering realm disciples from their sect would definitely take some extra time. ¡°Let¡¯s depart in five days,¡± Chen Fei said after a moment of thought, deciding to use the remaining time for additional preparation. ¡°Agreed!¡± Setting out in five days meant that even with the Combined Aperture Tempering realm disciples from their sect, they would arrive at the frontline by the eighth day at the latest. Even if there were delays along the way, it wouldn¡¯t affect their reporting. Half an hour later, Qin Haishan and the others left. Chen Fei watched their figures disappear, his brows furrowing. This time, not only Chen Fei but also more than half of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm disciples from the Primordial Sword Sect would be mobilized. Compared to other sects, although the number of Combined Aperture Tempering realm disciples in the Primordial Sword Sect had increased in recent years, most of them were only at the initial stage. Those at the mid-stage and especially the late stage were few. In this frontline war, if it escalated slightly, it would likely deplete the resources of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei shook his head. There was no better option. At most, he would let his doppelganger accompany the disciples from the Primordial Sword Sect. As long as they didn¡¯t encounter sea demons above the third rank, the doppelganger would be sufficient to protect them. However, on the frontline, there were too many sea demons above the third rank. Avoiding them would be incredibly difficult. Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the courtyard, continuing to cultivate the Profound Heavenly Sword technique. Strength, as with many things, relied on consistent daily accumulation, even if there were occasional leaps. Due to the tense situation on the frontline, the prices of various cultivation resources in the Sea Peak City skyrocketed. Especially healing sacred medicines, their prices reached an exaggerated level. Fortunately, on Chen Fei¡¯s instructions, the Primordial Sword Sect had previously stockpiled many of these resources, so there was no need to worry about a shortage of pills. Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, five days had gone by. Five massive ships departed from the Sea Peak City, heading towards the frontline. Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the cabin, eyes closed in meditation, while also sensing subtle changes in his body. In the past few days, Chen Fei had not noticed, but recently he had realized that the recovery ability of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant seemed to have become stronger. From the moment he broke through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the two extreme trials of exerting his body in the past few days, not only did it not cause his physique to collapse, but it also further stimulated his recovery power. It had to be admitted that as the foundation, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant possessed truly formidable abilities. If the third part of the Soul Suppression could be completed, the power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant would probably be even more terrifying. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the ships arrived at the forefront, the Sea Dominion City. The Sea Dominion City served as the foremost stronghold of the Thousand Feather Alliance. If the sea demons didn¡¯t remove this stronghold, they would be vulnerable to a pincer attack, with no escape route. As the ships entered the Sea Dominion City, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm disciples were taken away after registration, while Chen Fei and his companions headed to the Lord¡¯s Mansion to receive their arrangements. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s heart stirred as he spotted a familiar face, Chen Daoheng from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Chen Fei remained composed and continued to follow the steward towards their destination without making a sound.. Chapter 557 - Chapter 557: Insignificant Chapter 557: Insignificant Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei noticed Chen Daoheng, and naturally, Chen Daoheng also caught sight of Chen Fei. As Chen Fei walked away, Chen Daoheng took a proper look at Chen Fei¡¯s back, his eyes revealing a hint of interest. He was still somewhat curious about how Chen Fei had been able to perceive him a while back. With the concealment technique displayed by Chen Daoheng, many mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts couldn¡¯t see through it, even those from the top ten powers. ¡°Go and find out where those people who just passed by came from,¡± Chen Daoheng instructed a disciple from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion who was nearby. ¡°Yes!¡± The disciple from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion nodded and then disappeared on the spot. Chen Daoheng casually strolled through the Sea Dominion City. As a member of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, even when summoned to the frontline, Chen Daoheng still enjoyed many privileges compared to other ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. These privileges were granted by the forces behind him. After all, while Minister Min Yanlu held the highest authority in Sea Dominion City, the various details and matters below were discussed and decided upon collectively by the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. With a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion present in Sea Dominion City, it was natural for them to show favoritism towards their own disciples. With power comes privilege; this was almost an inevitable reality, understood by all warriors within Sea Dominion City. As long as things weren¡¯t too excessive, everyone could accept them. After a brief moment, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion disciple who had disappeared earlier reappeared by Chen Daoheng¡¯s side. ¡°How did it go?¡± Chen Daoheng asked as he lightly sipped his drink in a tavern, turning to the Fallen Heaven Pavilion disciple. At this moment, Sea Dominion City was in a state of war, but some basic services within the city remained intact. With so many warriors coming to defend the frontline, there naturally needed to be enough people to serve them. Therefore, establishments like taverns, tea houses, and shops were still operating as usual. In the heart of Sea Dominion City, there was even a huge market bustling with activity. Coming to the frontline was all about resisting the sea demons, and the most straightforward way to do so was by killing them. After these sea demons were slain, their bodies would be dragged back to Sea Dominion City, where they could be used for alchemy or crafting. Even directly consuming their flesh could help one¡¯s cultivation grow. The area around Sea Dominion City had become a slaughterhouse, but for those with the ability and luck to survive, their cultivation would undoubtedly skyrocket. Compared to sea demons from elsewhere, the ones sold in Sea Dominion City now were incredibly cheap, and there were no other places with such favorable conditions for cultivation. ¡°Reporting to Elder Chen, the situation of those few individuals has been clarified,¡± the disciple said, handing over a jade slip. Chen Daoheng took the jade slip and delved his consciousness into it. After a moment, he lifted his head. The jade slip detailed the information about Chen Fei and his companions. This wasn¡¯t particularly difficult to ascertain because with the arrival of the five ships, it was easy to find out where they came from. ¡°To have risen to such prominence in just a few years since breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, truly remarkable!¡± Chen Daoheng flipped the jade slip in his hand, his expression thoughtful. The information about Qin Haishan and the others could be disregarded, but Chen Fei¡¯s experiences were undeniably impressive. Such talent, such strength; if he had joined one of the top ten powers at a young age, his cultivation would likely have soared by now. But evidently, fate had not favored him in that regard. He had only joined a small sect, lacking the opportunity to cultivate to the pinnacle of martial arts. His potential had been almost locked away. Without a powerful background, he now found himself on the frontline. While his early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation was decent and offered some self-defense capability, a slight misfortune could easily lead to his demise. Sea demons were adept at ambushes and had no qualms about using their size to bully the smaller. What they loved most was preying on weaker beings, even directly devouring the flesh and blood of warriors. While warriors could exploit every part of a sea demon¡¯s body, sea demons couldn¡¯t do the same. However, devouring a warrior whole would still enhance their cultivation. *Snap!* Chen Daoheng crushed the jade slip in his hand into powder, losing interest in Chen Fei. Though decent, he posed no threat and was inconsequential! When the opportunity arose, he could be dealt with! At the Lord¡¯s Manor in Sea Dominion City, the information of Chen Fei and his companions was registered, marking their successful registration. ¡°Nowadays, with numerous sea demons lurking outside the defense lines of Sea Dominion City, to encourage everyone to slay them, there¡¯s a task hall next to the Lord¡¯s Manor. It lists various slaying tasks.¡± The steward said as he led Chen Fei and his companions out of the manor towards the direction of the task hall. ¡°After completing tasks, you¡¯ll receive corresponding elemental stones as rewards. If you don¡¯t want elemental stones, you can exchange them for divine weapons, breakthrough spirit herbs, or even profound martial arts, all listed in the inventory,¡± the steward whispered. Chen Fei¡¯s expression subtly changed. This was a point-based exchange system. After completing tasks, you could either choose the corresponding elemental stones or accumulate points. Once you accumulated a certain number of points, you could select treasures from the inventory. If this had been earlier, Chen Fei would have undoubtedly gone straight for the profound martial arts. But now, if he truly completed tasks, Chen Fei would probably opt for elemental stones or cultivation-enhancing elixirs. As for divine weapons and breakthrough spirit herbs, they weren¡¯t bad, but their utility for Chen Fei was relatively lower. ¡°However, to prevent anyone from slacking off, the leader has decreed that within three months, everyone must slay at least one sea demon of equivalent cultivation level, or face the consequences,¡± the steward said, turning to glance at Chen Fei and his companions. Chen Fei and Qin Haishan exchanged glances. This was a compulsory action. Compared to Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who were integrated into military formations, those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had more freedom in their actions. But this freedom wasn¡¯t entirely without principles; there were still rigid targets in place. Slaying a sea demon of equal cultivation level was definitely risky. After all, sea demons had much larger bodies, and in a direct confrontation, ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t match up to them. However, if several people cooperated and were cautious, although still dangerous, it was at least feasible. And extending the time frame to three months had also taken into account the possibility of injury. ¡°I heard there are a few newcomers. I have a task here that requires two people,¡± a figure suddenly appeared in front of them before they reached the task hall. His face was covered in stubble, his eyes gleaming, and a strong aura emanated from him. With just one glance, Chen Fei and his companions sensed Xu Wucheng¡¯s late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation level. The footsteps of Qin Haishan and the others involuntarily halted. They glanced at the steward, who took a few steps forward to inquire, but Xu Wucheng directly tossed a jade plaque from his sleeve. The steward hastily caught it, sensing the information contained within the jade plaque, then turned back towards Chen Fei and his companions. ¡°This senior has taken on an urgent task. As per the leader¡¯s decree, this task can temporarily request assistance from others, and refusal is not permitted,¡± the steward whispered. Qin Haishan and the others couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. They had thought that the Combined Aperture Tempering realm offered more freedom, and the five of them could act together. They hadn¡¯t expected someone to come and requisition manpower before they even reached the task hall. ¡°Just the two of you, follow me!¡± Xu Wucheng said after the steward finished speaking, pointing directly at Chen Fei and Qin Haishan before disappearing on the spot. In Xu Wucheng¡¯s eyes, among the five individuals, Tong Zhongqiu showed signs of old age and declining strength, indicating that his life was nearing its end. In such a state, his combat power was gradually weakening. Moreover, recovering from injuries would be much more difficult for him compared to the others, potentially turning him into a liability. While Zhao Tianxuan was slightly better than Tong Zhongqiu, his capabilities were still limited, and he too was experiencing a decline in strength. As for Yu Shoucheng, he was relatively average, falling within an acceptable range. However, compared to Qin Haishan, his aura was noticeably weaker, making Qin Haishan the obvious choice. As for Chen Fei, he was undoubtedly the youngest in both appearance and aura. Not being from one of the top ten powers and yet being so young, his talent was unquestionable. Moreover, just now, Xu Wucheng could sense that among the five individuals, there was a faint sense of Chen Fei leading the group. Clearly, Chen Fei must have other outstanding qualities, which influenced the other four to defer to him. With just a few glances, Xu Wucheng had taken in all the circumstances and made his decision. Tong Zhongqiu and the others looked at Qin Haishan and Chen Fei with bitter smiles. With the two strongest members being directly requisitioned, their original plans were completely disrupted. But evidently, judging from the steward¡¯s intentions just now, such a requisition could not be refused. ¡°Take care of yourselves,¡± Yu Shoucheng whispered. Upon hearing that it was an urgent task, they understood that it definitely involved danger. After all, it required a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to lead, indicating that they would be facing sea demons of that caliber. Chen Fei nodded and glanced at Qin Haishan, who also nodded. The two of them then vanished from their original positions, following behind Xu Wucheng. After a short while, Xu Wucheng landed in a courtyard where two other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were already present. There were two of them in total. One was in the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a woman with a gentle appearance but a hint of valor in her eyes. The other was in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, middle-aged, and appeared to be of similar age to Qin Haishan. He held a formation plate in his hand, muttering incantations. As Xu Wucheng landed in the courtyard, the man noticed and raised his head. Chen Fei and Qin Haishan landed in the courtyard as well, and all three of them looked over. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Here are the new teammates. I¡¯m Tong Linyun.¡± Tong Linyun looked at Chen Fei and Qin Haishan, her face revealing a charming smile. Then, she casually pulled out a giant blade from her back and plunged it into the ground nearby. As the blade appeared, Tong Linyun¡¯s charming demeanor vanished, replaced by a fierce aura that filled the entire courtyard. Chen Fei glanced at the nearly human-sized giant blade. Even among male warriors, it was rare to see someone use such a blade, let alone a female warrior. ¡°Guo Huasheng, a formation master,¡± Tong Linyun introduced. Guo Huasheng¡¯s face lit up with a smile, and suddenly, the entire courtyard trembled slightly. In an instant, the surroundings were transformed into a picturesque scene, with flowers blooming and birds chirping. Countless tall trees sprang up from the ground, filling the entire courtyard.. Chapter 558 - Chapter 558: Using Virtue to Conquer People Chapter 558: Using Virtue to Conquer People Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation With a lift of his hand, silently and stealthily, Guo Huasheng laid out the illusionary formation. Chen Fei looked around, his eyes filled with some surprise. Guo Huasheng¡¯s proficiency in formations seemed to surpass his cultivation level. With his skill displayed just now, even a normal early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator would likely fare poorly in a direct confrontation. If Guo Huasheng were to leave some space and set up an even larger formation, those in the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would have no advantage whatsoever. ¡°And what about you two?¡± Xu Wucheng looked towards Chen Fei and Qin Haishan. For a joint mission, self-introductions were essential. This way, tasks could be assigned according to each individual¡¯s strengths. ¡°I¡¯m Qin Haishan. I specialize in soul searching and investigating Evils.¡± Qin Haishan didn¡¯t conceal anything. With a wave of his right hand, several Second-Tier Evils appeared in the field. They weren¡¯t particularly powerful but could be useful in certain specific situations. Although they had their characteristics, they weren¡¯t outstanding. But that was normal. The majority of techniques from level-four factions didn¡¯t have any major distinguishing features. The main feature was actually that the difficulty of cultivation was slightly lower. As for the pursuit of combat strength, it was secondary because the continuous inheritance within the sect¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm was the more crucial matter. Xu Wucheng and the other two weren¡¯t surprised by Qin Haishan¡¯s cultivation aura; this was indeed the situation for most early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artists. Xu Wucheng himself had recruited laborers at the city lord¡¯s mansion gate. It was difficult to encounter someone particularly strong in such purely luck-based situations; it wasn¡¯t very realistic. The three of them turned to look at Chen Fei. In terms of aura, Chen Fei was undoubtedly the youngest among the five. And at this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s outward cultivation level appeared to be close to the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This realm was where Chen Fei could still restrain himself when in a confrontation with others. Otherwise, if he were to exert a little more force, his true realm would be directly revealed, and the Slaughter Spirit Technique wouldn¡¯t be able to conceal it. ¡°Chen Fei, proficient in healing and alchemy,¡± Chen Fei said with a slight smile, extending his arm. His fingers traced over it, revealing a deep wound. Chen Fei circulated his elemental energy, and the wound on his arm rapidly healed at an astonishing speed. This wasn¡¯t the inherent healing ability of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant; at this moment, Chen Fei deliberately suppressed the operation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s power. This ability was indeed a power inherent in Chen Fei¡¯s technique. The Profound Heavenly Sword, blending the top inheritances of the Nine Sects, includes a leaning towards healing within three of its lineages. Among them, the most prominent is the technique from the Fengwu Pavilion, renowned for its exceptional healing effects. Therefore, when Chen Fei claimed to excel in healing, it was indeed not an empty boast. ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Wucheng, upon witnessing Chen Fei¡¯s technique, displayed a hint of interest. He similarly traced his arm, revealing a wound even larger than the one on Chen Fei¡¯s arm just now. Simultaneously, Xu Wucheng intentionally shook his internal organs, inflicting blunt trauma on them. He wanted to see to what extent Chen Fei¡¯s healing ability had reached. If it was merely about treating superficial injuries, the significance would be limited. Tong Linyun and Guo Huasheng also turned their gaze towards Chen Fei. If Chen Fei¡¯s displayed healing ability was truly formidable, then capturing laborers this time would have unexpectedly yielded a treasure. In battles against sea monsters, no one could guarantee that they wouldn¡¯t get injured, not even Xu Wucheng. And once injured, one¡¯s strength would undoubtedly be affected, potentially leading to the failure of the entire battle. In the ever-changing battlefield, the effects of consuming pills were too slow. However, having someone with healing abilities nearby would greatly improve the situation. Moreover, post-battle healing, when elemental energy is combined with pills, would undoubtedly yield even stronger effects, perhaps avoiding situations where one would need to rest for months on end. Xu Wucheng and his two companions were eagerly watching Chen Fei. On the other hand, Qin Haishan was a bit puzzled. Chen Fei excelled in healing? Then how did Chen Fei manage to suppress the entire Sea Peak City back then? By winning people over with virtue? Qin Haishan hadn¡¯t figured it out yet when he saw Chen Fei send a stream of elemental energy towards Xu Wucheng. Xu Wucheng¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly as the blurred wound on his arm rapidly healed at an astonishing speed. Not only that, Xu Wucheng felt a warm sensation spreading to the locations where his internal organs had been injured, rapidly alleviating the pain until it disappeared completely. ¡°Excellent!¡± An involuntary smile appeared on Xu Wucheng¡¯s face as he looked at Chen Fei with eyes full of surprise. With this level of healing effect, the likelihood of completing any mission would be greatly enhanced. Such potent healing effects were only heard of in a few top-tier factions in the past. Chen Fei was undoubtedly not from those factions, indicating that he had experienced some extraordinary encounters himself. Seeing Xu Wucheng¡¯s situation, Tong Linyun and Guo Huasheng couldn¡¯t help but smile as well. When doing missions on the front lines, everyone hoped for the assurance of their own lives. Chen Fei¡¯s ability to heal others was undoubtedly highly sought after. Qin Haishan grinned, his admiration for Chen Fei growing deeper. Over the years, Qin Haishan had sensed a lot of marvels from Chen Fei. Especially those endless secret techniques, they remained fresh in Qin Haishan¡¯s memory. Just when Qin Haishan thought he had seen everything Chen Fei had learned, Chen Fei would surprise him with something new. With such talent and intelligence, it was surprising that Chen Fei hadn¡¯t joined those top-tier factions. It was unclear whether to say it was Chen Fei¡¯s misfortune or the loss of those top-tier factions. ¡°After half an hour, we¡¯ll depart. Get ready.¡± Xu Wucheng¡¯s smile faded as he tossed two jade slips in front of Chen Fei and the others, who instinctively caught them. ¡°The mission details are inside. Take a look, and we¡¯ll gather here later,¡± Xu Wucheng instructed before disappearing on the spot. Tong Linyun gave Chen Fei a kind smile before leaving the courtyard. Guo Huasheng stayed behind. He nodded to Chen Fei and the others before returning his focus to the formation disk in his hand, absentmindedly muttering to himself, completely immersed in his own world. ¡°So, what do we do now?¡± Qin Haishan asked Chen Fei. ¡°We¡¯ll split up and take a walk around Sea Dominion City,¡± Chen Fei said with a slight smile, his figure flashing and disappearing into the courtyard. Chen Fei walked along the streets, observing the layout of Sea Dominion City. At this moment, there were no ordinary people in the city, but there were numerous Body Tempering realm warriors. These Body Tempering realm warriors weren¡¯t here to slay sea monsters; they were purely here for various logistical tasks. As Chen Fei walked, he simultaneously extended his consciousness into the jade slip. After a moment, Chen Fei finished reviewing the contents of the jade slip and stored it in his spatial bag. He was tasked with venturing deep into the rear of the sea monsters¡¯ territory to investigate an area where recent Evils had appeared. It needed to be clarified what exactly the cause was. If it posed a threat to Sea Dominion City, efforts would be made to destroy it. If destruction wasn¡¯t feasible, then bringing back detailed information was necessary. The rewards for this mission were quite generous. Of course, there was a significant difference in rewards between the two objectives. However, even the lower-tier mission¡¯s rewards were considered extremely lucrative in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. With the group splitting up, even if Xu Wucheng took the lion¡¯s share, the remaining members would still receive a substantial reward. Of course, this mission is extremely dangerous. The frontline is already perilous enough, yet now we have to venture deep into the rear of the sea monsters¡¯ territory. Once detected by the sea monsters, whether we can safely escape back is a question in itself. Moreover, there¡¯s another issue. It¡¯s not just Xu Wucheng¡¯s team that has accepted this mission. The task has been assigned to two teams simultaneously to ensure accurate information gathering. While these two teams are technically cooperating, there¡¯s also competition between them. If the other team obtains accurate information first and rushes back to report it, the reward for the remaining team, while not entirely absent, will be halved directly. Chen Fei pondered, the most challenging aspect of infiltrating the rear of the sea monsters¡¯ territory should be how to conceal one¡¯s own aura. However, Sea Dominion City has already taken this into consideration. The team accepting the mission will be allocated a middle-grade spiritual treasure, which can conceal all auras emanating from their bodies. This spiritual treasure is somewhat similar to Chen Fei¡¯s Slaughter Spirit Technique. However, if someone were to take action, this treasure wouldn¡¯t be able to conceal the aura of the person attacking, just like the Slaughter Spirit Technique. This spiritual treasure is actually quite similar to the formation disk. However, after setting up the formation with the disk, the movement speed of all involved individuals becomes extremely slow, whereas this middle-grade spiritual treasure doesn¡¯t have this drawback. As long as extreme use of body techniques is avoided, many traces can be concealed by this spiritual treasure. As Chen Fei pondered, he wandered through Sea Dominion City. He didn¡¯t enter any shops or taverns; instead, he took a stroll through the marketplace. The marketplace on the side of Bianhu City was already bustling, as many items that couldn¡¯t be easily acquired elsewhere were bought and sold there, contributing to the unique prosperity of Bianhu City. On the other hand, the marketplace in Sea Dominion City was even more lively. Anything that could enhance one¡¯s strength could be found there. Various items made from sea monsters were relatively inexpensive, considering the substantial number of sea monsters brought into Sea Dominion City each day, leading to a decline in value, which was almost inevitable. While items made from sea monsters were cheap, the prices of other goods skyrocketed. Whether it was treasures or specialized formation disks meant for enhancing combat capabilities, everything was exorbitantly priced. Chen Fei saw a bottle of poison selling for a price of over a dozen high-grade elemental stones, which was close to the value of a middle-grade spiritual treasure. Colorless and odorless, it was highly effective against early-stage third-tier sea monsters. Even mid-stage third-tier sea monsters would suffer greatly if affected by this poison. Chen Fei only glanced at it before leaving. One reason was that he didn¡¯t have that many elemental stones, and the other reason was that he wasn¡¯t sure about the effectiveness of the poison. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In less than half an hour, Chen Fei returned to the courtyard where Guo Huasheng was still there, focusing on the formation disk in his hands. He muttered to himself while his fingers traced imaginary lines in the air. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, Guo Huasheng glanced up, nodded at Chen Fei, and then continued his study of the formation. After a moment, Xu Wucheng and the others appeared one by one. ¡°This mission is extremely dangerous. I hope everyone won¡¯t take it lightly!¡± With everyone present, Xu Wucheng spoke solemnly. After a moment, the five of them flashed and appeared at the eastern gate of Sea Dominion City before disappearing from sight.. Chapter 559 - Chapter 559: Thorns Everywhere Chapter 559: Thorns Everywhere Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Above the dome of the sky, there lay a vast expanse of clouds. Chen Fei glanced around curiously, not so much intrigued by the sea of clouds, but rather by the fact that the five of them were currently shrouded within a single white cloud, blending into the entire ocean of clouds. Cloud Gathering Stones, all owned by Guo Huasheng, allowed them to gather white clouds around their bodies, concealing their figures seemingly out of thin air. If an ordinary person were to witness this scene, they might mistake the five individuals for celestial beings descending from the heavens. After all, soaring through clouds and mist had always been the image of immortals and gods in the imagination of ordinary mortals. With the cover of the Cloud Gathering Stones and the Suppressing Breath Rings veiling their every breath, even if there were third-rank sea monsters inspecting from below, they wouldn¡¯t be able to detect the slightest trace. Attempting to advance into the rear of the sea monsters by walking from the seabed was certainly unrealistic; that area was the true home ground of the sea monsters. Not to mention those third-rank sea monsters, the First and Second-Tier sea monsters were also nothing to scoff at. Although these first and Second-Tier sea monsters posed no threat to the five individuals, they could easily expose their whereabouts. The deeper they ventured into the rear, the greater the danger of being exposed after such revelations. Their mission objective lay over two hundred miles away, a distance that wouldn¡¯t require much time at the current speed of Chen Fei and his companions. However, starting thirty miles outside of Sea Dominion City, the number of sea monsters began to surge significantly. Although they were in the sky, shielded by the Cloud Gathering Stones, Chen Fei and the others still slowed their pace. Before leaving the city, Xu Wucheng had specifically instructed them that the main objective of this mission was to gather intelligence. As for the destruction required during the mission, although Xu Wucheng hadn¡¯t explicitly stated it, the others understood perfectly well that they wouldn¡¯t be carrying out such orders. They were deep in the rear of the sea monsters. While not quite in the heart of their territory, considering the sheer number of sea monsters, even a single spit from one of them could be enough to drown the five of them. Quietly slipping in and out would be the most perfect way to complete the mission. If it weren¡¯t for the urgency of this assignment, Xu Wucheng wouldn¡¯t have even considered taking on such a task. The rewards for this mission were generous, but it also meant that the mission would be brutal. Moreover, sending two teams to complete the task indicated the belief that one team alone would easily suffer casualties within. Xu Wucheng had considered whether they should fly over from a higher altitude, but without the cover of the cloud sea, the risk of being discovered would be much greater, making it an impractical choice. Xu Wucheng¡¯s expression was solemn, his eyes constantly scanning their surroundings to prevent any unexpected situations. He was even cautious not to use his mental power too much, fearing that the sea monsters might sense any abnormality in his mental state. However, relying solely on visual perception still had its limitations, even for someone like Xu Wucheng, who was at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. No one spoke. Tong Linyun gripped his towering giant blade, ready to strike at a moment¡¯s notice. Guo Huasheng ceased his soliloquy, his right hand gripping the formation plate, prepared to activate the formation immediately if the situation turned unfavorable. Qin Haishan¡¯s expression was solemn. Among the five, he knew that his combat strength was probably the weakest. Both Xu Wucheng and Tong Linyun were beyond comparison; one was at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and the other was at the mid-stage. There was simply no comparison. Guo Huasheng could unleash formidable formations with a wave of his hand, and based on the glimpse of his capabilities seen previously in the courtyard, Qin Haishan knew he wouldn¡¯t fare well in a direct confrontation. As for Chen Fei, Qin Haishan deeply believed that he was the leader of the alliance. Qin Haishan had long accepted Chen Fei¡¯s leadership. Among the five, he was the weakest. Therefore, if a situation arose where the others were occupied, Qin Haishan knew he would be the most vulnerable. Thus, Qin Haishan¡¯s mental state was actually the most tense at the moment, diligently sensing any possible anomalies in their surroundings. Eighty miles out of the city, everything seemed calm. However, the speed of the five individuals had slowed down significantly, afraid to let the cloud they were in appear out of place amidst the sea of clouds. Half an hour later, at ninety miles out of the city, Xu Wucheng suddenly stopped, raising his right hand, prompting Guo Huasheng to quickly control the Cloud Gathering Stones to halt. ¡°There are sea monsters ahead, let¡¯s take a detour!¡± Xu Wucheng¡¯s voice echoed in the ears of Tong Linyun and the others as he pointed to another direction before slowly flying forward. Tong Linyun and the others cautiously followed behind. However, just a moment later, Xu Wucheng halted again for the same reason: sea monsters lurking ahead. Xu Wucheng remained composed, scanning the surroundings and choosing another direction to proceed. After some twists and turns, relying on Xu Wucheng¡¯s visual perception, the five of them struggled to advance another twenty miles. At this point, they had covered just over half of the journey. However, in this area, the density of lurking sea monsters began to increase. These were all sea monsters of the Third-Tier or higher. Although they maintained some distance from each other, sea monsters could use their mental power to observe, making it easy to detect any slight movement. Unlike martial artists, sea monsters had a coarser mental power due to the differences in their body structures compared to humans. But even if it was rough, it was still a manifestation of mental power. Therefore, Xu Wucheng led the group at an increasingly slower pace, while the direction of their progress began to change, no longer moving straight ahead. Looping around, Xu Wucheng pondered whether they could find a place with slightly looser defenses and take advantage of the opportunity to enter. With the sky being so vast, Xu Wucheng didn¡¯t believe that every place would be heavily guarded. After circling for a few minutes, Xu Wucheng felt that the number of lurking sea monsters ahead had decreased slightly. However, Xu Wucheng didn¡¯t rashly lead the team forward. The closer they got to the target area, the more sea monsters there were. It was evident that the sea monsters were indeed preparing something, hence their cautiousness. Since they were so cautious, the sudden appearance of this security loophole seemed somewhat suspicious. The white clouds formed by the Cloud Gathering Stones drifted with the wind as Xu Wucheng gazed ahead, feeling indecisive. Without the ability to use mental power, the limitations on martial artists were significant. As for the ocular techniques Xu Wucheng was currently employing, they were only average. While they were usable, they hadn¡¯t reached an extremely proficient level. They were just the kind of ocular techniques that most practitioners at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could access, lacking the comparability to those inherited by top factions. Xu Wucheng¡¯s realm had reached the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and his usual thoughts revolved more around how to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. For this kind of common secret technique, although it required some effort to comprehend, it wasn¡¯t possible to devote all one¡¯s energy to it. ¡°There are quite a few sea monsters lurking ahead,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed in the ears of Xu Wucheng and the others. Xu Wucheng looked somewhat surprised at Chen Fei, as did Tong Linyun and Guo Huasheng. Only Qin Haishan wasn¡¯t particularly surprised. Back in the Haiyue Cave, Chen Fei had already demonstrated his keen insight, remaining undetected by the opposing party within a radius of tens of miles. Qin Haishan had asked Yu Shoucheng, who had witnessed everything from the outside, about it afterward, and Yu Shoucheng had nothing but praise. ¡°Can you see those sea monsters?¡± Xu Wucheng whispered. Xu Wucheng didn¡¯t immediately dismiss Chen Fei¡¯s statement just because Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was only at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Xu Wucheng knew his own strengths and weaknesses. Although he was the strongest among the five present, in terms of defense, he was actually on par with Tong Linyun. As for formations, while he wasn¡¯t completely clueless, he definitely couldn¡¯t compare to Guo Huasheng. Regarding healing abilities, Xu Wucheng could only heal himself or provide basic treatment to others; he couldn¡¯t achieve immediate healing effects like Chen Fei. ¡°I can see some.¡± Chen Fei nodded, pointing ahead and continuing, ¡°Within the next twenty miles, there¡¯s only one sea monster. But beyond that, the number of sea monsters will increase significantly. It¡¯s a trap!¡± Chen Fei wasn¡¯t using Heavenly Eye at the moment, just simple Star Gazing Art. However, among Chen Fei¡¯s various ocular techniques, Star Gazing Art was the one with the strongest long-distance vision. The other ocular techniques were more about tracing origins and flows. Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately step forward to lead the way because he didn¡¯t know the specifics of Xu Wucheng¡¯s ocular technique. One should never underestimate other practitioners at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, especially those with higher cultivation levels than oneself. Xu Wucheng was a formidable late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, so Chen Fei needed to assess the situation first. From Xu Wucheng¡¯s hesitation earlier, Chen Fei understood that Xu Wucheng could see less than he could. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s detailed explanation, Xu Wucheng¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but change slightly. ¡°How many sea monsters were there ten miles away just now?¡± Xu Wucheng didn¡¯t immediately choose to believe Chen Fei, instead pointing back in the direction they came from and asking. ¡°Three of them. One was ten miles away in the Xun position, another fifteen miles away in the Li position, and the third one was twenty-one miles away in the Kun position. Their appearance should be like this.¡± As Chen Fei spoke, he grabbed a handful of clouds, transforming them into the image of the sea monster he had seen. It was an octopus, but it had far more than just eight tentacles. Tong Linyun and Guo Huasheng glanced at Chen Fei, then at Xu Wucheng. Chen Fei¡¯s confident manner and the fact that he even described the appearance of the sea monster furthest inside made it seem like he wasn¡¯t just making random claims. More importantly, now that they were behind the sea monsters, randomly making claims would only lead themselves and others into danger. Xu Wucheng looked at Chen Fei in astonishment. The positions Chen Fei mentioned for the first two sea monsters matched exactly with what Xu Wucheng had sensed himself. What surprised Xu Wucheng the most was the last sea monster. Xu Wucheng had vaguely sensed a sea monster lurking there, but it was just a vague feeling, and he couldn¡¯t be completely certain. He had only relied on his experience to judge that something was amiss there. Yet, Chen Fei not only pinpointed the location but even depicted the appearance of the sea monster. In other words, without using mental power and simply relying on ocular techniques, Chen Fei could clearly see the scene twenty miles away, and possibly even farther. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Achieving this in an open area wouldn¡¯t be considered remarkable. However, the five of them were currently in the midst of a sea of clouds, where their vision was severely obstructed. To accomplish this under such conditions was no easy feat. Tong Linyun and Guo Huasheng saw Xu Wucheng¡¯s expression. Although Xu Wucheng hadn¡¯t spoken yet, his expression said it all. Chen Fei¡¯s answer was correct. Moreover, from Xu Wucheng¡¯s gaze, it seemed that Chen Fei¡¯s ocular technique just now had exceeded Xu Wucheng¡¯s expectations. A smile appeared on Tong Linyun¡¯s face involuntarily. To have both healing abilities and such powerful ocular techniques, it seemed that Xu Wucheng had unexpectedly stumbled upon a treasure when he recruited this seemingly ordinary young man.. Chapter 560 - Chapter 560: Deceiving the Heavens Chapter 560: Deceiving the Heavens Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Qin Haishan stood aside, wearing a smile on his face, but his heart remained calm because he knew early on that Chen Fei¡¯s eye technique was extraordinary. Passing Xu Wucheng¡¯s test was almost inevitable. As Qin Haishan knew, Chen Fei¡¯s most powerful eye technique had yet to be unleashed. In the past, when searching for that elusive person, even the later stage experts from the Shadow Abyss Sect couldn¡¯t deal with it, ultimately having to give up. However, Chen Fei managed to uncover the elusive person by sheer force. ¡°Excellent!¡± A smile blossomed on Xu Wucheng¡¯s face. Everyone came here to complete the mission, and having someone who could make the mission safer naturally made Xu Wucheng happy. ¡°From now on, we¡¯ll rely on you!¡± Xu Wucheng looked at Chen Fei solemnly. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best!¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t refuse. If they couldn¡¯t evade the lurking sea monsters, not only would they fail to complete the mission, but they might also get attacked by the sea monster group before even getting close to the mission target. At present, they hadn¡¯t truly penetrated the rear area, so if they were discovered, they could probably still escape. However, if they were discovered later, it would be difficult to say how many of them would be able to escape. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand formed a sword gesture, sweeping across his brow. A crack appeared on his brow, and a beam of light shot out from it. This was the Heavenly Eye, but it was different from the one Chen Fei usually displayed. Previously, the Heavenly Eye focused more on digging into details to trace origins and flows. But now, there wasn¡¯t a need for so many details. Chen Fei needed to see farther ahead to plan a route. So, at this moment, Chen Fei directly used the Star Gazing Technique as the foundation, while other eye techniques were combined to enhance its abilities, making the Star Gazing Technique even more powerful. This was the effect achieved by mastering several eye techniques to perfection and then integrating them together. This was about touching the boundary of techniques first and then figuring out how to break through that boundary. Xu Wucheng and the others looked at Chen Fei¡¯s brow with some curiosity. With just one glance, they realized the extraordinariness of this eye technique. To possess such a technique was surprising for someone at the merging phase from an ordinary force. Xu Wucheng and the others speculated that Chen Fei¡¯s fortune should be remarkable, perhaps having obtained other special inheritances. Over the years of its development, the Thousand Feathers Alliance has accumulated numerous remarkable techniques and skills. However, many of them have been lost or are incomplete. Some individuals occasionally stumble upon hidden caves and receive gifts left by their predecessors. In Chen Fei¡¯s vision, he could see the situation several dozen miles ahead clearly, then he chose a direction and flew forward effortlessly. Xu Wucheng and the other three followed behind without making a sound. It¡¯s difficult to find perfection in the world, and the ring of vigilance formed by these sea monsters is no exception. These sea monsters don¡¯t just stay still; they roam around, searching for potential intruders. Of course, their roaming area is limited, or else chaos would ensue. However, with boundaries comes naturally occurring blind spots in their vigilance, and it¡¯s these blind spots that Chen Fei is searching for. Without stopping along the way, Chen Fei led Xu Wucheng and the others forward at an extremely slow but steady pace. In just a moment, they had advanced thirty miles straight ahead. Compared to Xu Wucheng¡¯s earlier hesitancy, constantly searching for openings, Chen Fei¡¯s progress was smooth and effortless, as if the sea monsters were deliberately avoiding him. Such a thing naturally couldn¡¯t happen, but that¡¯s how Xu Wucheng and his companions felt. After advancing another twenty miles, with about fifty miles remaining to the target, Chen Fei suddenly stopped. Tong Linyun and the others were startled and looked at Chen Fei in confusion. They hadn¡¯t stopped along the way, so was Chen Fei unable to find the direction forward? Xu Wucheng didn¡¯t speak but looked around with a serious expression. While Chen Fei led the way, Xu Wucheng didn¡¯t simply rest; he continued to observe his surroundings with his eye technique, never letting his guard down. However, after advancing thirty miles into the depths, Xu Wucheng found it increasingly difficult to discern a route. It felt like there were sea monsters in every direction. A slight lapse in attention could easily alert these sea monsters. Now, at this point, Xu Wucheng felt like he was being besieged from all sides. It seemed that no matter where they went, they would be discovered, and they were effectively trapped in place. Before taking on this mission, Xu Wucheng knew it would be extremely difficult, which was why it was designated as an urgent mission. But Xu Wucheng hadn¡¯t anticipated that the mission would be this challenging. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s presence, Xu Wucheng would have stopped advancing twenty miles ago and quietly retreated to consider other options. But in all likelihood, they couldn¡¯t come up with any good solutions. Although the method of having sea monsters on guard duty was quite ordinary, its effectiveness was remarkable. Either they could truly deceive the sea monsters and slip through unnoticed, or they possessed unparalleled strength to directly break through all the guarding sea monsters and reach the target location. However, Xu Wucheng possessed neither of these capabilities. While he was formidable at the later stage of the merging phase, facing so many sea monsters, Xu Wucheng was also inadequate. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Tong Linyun¡¯s voice sounded in Chen Fei¡¯s ear. ¡°Just taking a break, using the eye technique has consumed too much mental energy,¡± Chen Fei replied in a low voice after the beam of light from his brow dissipated. Compared to using the Heavenly Eye in the past, Chen Fei had truly exerted all his strength this time, almost pushing his mental limits, fearing any unexpected occurrences. The Heavenly Eye itself was already extremely taxing on mental energy, and with Chen Fei¡¯s current exertion, his mental energy naturally couldn¡¯t handle it all. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei¡¯s mental energy had been completely depleted at this moment, but he certainly needed to reserve some for emergencies. Although the assistance of the Heavenly Eye had made their journey very smooth so far, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t guarantee that nothing unexpected would happen. ¡°Take this.¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Xu Wucheng felt relieved. If there was a way forward, then it was all right. Xu Wucheng produced a bottle of pills from his hand and handed it directly to Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked at Xu Wucheng, didn¡¯t refuse, and took the bottle, opening it. Colorless and odorless, there was no pleasant aroma, but Chen Fei recognized the origin of the pill at a glance. It was the Skyward Spirit Pill, a top-grade third-tier pill, and an extremely rare mental energy pill. While mental energy pills weren¡¯t as elusive as some, they were indeed much more expensive than elemental energy pills, especially third-tier top-grade mental energy pills like the Skyward Spirit Pill. Chen Fei also had some mental energy pills in his Qiankun Bag, but compared to the Skyward Spirit Pill, they were undoubtedly much weaker. Chen Fei tilted his head back and swallowed the Skyward Spirit Pill, circulating the elemental energy in his body to quickly refine the medicinal power of the pill. In just a moment, a cool sensation appeared in his sea of consciousness, nourishing Chen Fei¡¯s mental energy. After a full half-hour passed, during which Chen Fei continuously consumed the Skyward Spirit Pills, his mental energy finally began to recover. During this half-hour, the clouds formed by the Cloud Gathering Stone drifted with the wind, not remaining motionless in the sea of clouds. If they had stayed still, they would have likely been noticed by the sea monsters in the distance. Chen Fei opened his eyes, and a beam of light reappeared at his brow. Glancing around, Chen Fei noticed some changes in the positions of the sea monsters compared to before. With cautious movements, Chen Fei flew forward. Fifty miles, forty miles, thirty miles! As they approached the area of the mission target, Chen Fei¡¯s flying speed slowed down. Although the number of nearby sea monsters hadn¡¯t increased, their strength had improved significantly. While they were on the outskirts, most were only at the third-tier initial phase. However, here, there were many mixed with third-tier intermediate-phase sea monsters, and Chen Fei even spotted several third-tier late-phase sea monsters from over twenty miles away. ¡°If we can see what¡¯s inside, we won¡¯t continue forward,¡± Xu Wucheng whispered. At this point, Xu Wucheng felt the danger was already considerable, but if they fought desperately, there was still a chance to escape. However, if they continued forward and were detected by the surrounding sea monsters, Xu Wucheng had no confidence in escaping. This feeling was too intense. Since reaching the later stage of the merging phase, Xu Wucheng hadn¡¯t experienced anything like this in many years. If Xu Wucheng felt this way, then Tong Linyun and the others naturally felt it even more strongly. At this point, if they were discovered, Xu Wucheng could escape, but they would have absolutely no chance. They had anticipated that the mission would be difficult, but they had never expected it to be this challenging. The importance of the mission target to the sea monsters was too high. Sending so many sea monsters to guard the outskirts, the density of sea monsters here even exceeded that of the previous small-scale beast tides. Chen Fei nodded. He also didn¡¯t want to venture further. Although there were gaps in the vigilance zone, Chen Fei could seize these fleeting opportunities. However, the margin for error was too low. Any slight mistake would result in a total loss. Facing the third-tier late-phase sea monsters ahead, even if just one of them came, Xu Wucheng would likely struggle to suppress it one-on-one. With so many of them, everyone would become food for the sea monsters. Chen Fei¡¯s mental energy in his sea of consciousness trembled continuously, and the light emitted from his brow became increasingly concentrated. The scene thirty miles away was continuously drawn closer by Chen Fei, but he dared not casually glance at the roaming third-tier late-phase sea monsters. Sea monsters of this level were extremely sensitive to external scrutiny. Even though Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye search was very discreet, it was still better not to take any risks. ¡°There¡¯s a light barrier blocking that place.¡± Finally, Chen Fei saw the situation in the mission area, but at the core position, there was a layer of black light barrier completely obscuring the view below. ¡°Can you leap over the light barrier and see what¡¯s below?¡± Xu Wucheng asked. Although it seemed like a difficult request, they had come this far, and simply turning back now would mean failure to complete the mission. ¡°I¡¯ll try!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After a moment of consideration, Chen Fei began to form hand seals, and the elemental energy within his body began to circulate in a peculiar way. This was a secret technique recorded in the Profound Heavenly Sword, mainly derived from the Shadow Abyss Eye of the Shadow Abyss Sect. The Shadow Abyss Eye was said to explore the depths of the abyss and seek out the underworld. Its method of observation differed slightly from ordinary eye techniques. A faint wisp of gloomy light emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow. Thirty miles away, the light barrier suddenly rippled slightly, and the head of a third-tier late-phase sea monster abruptly turned, gazing towards the location of the light barrier, then its eyes scanned the surroundings.. Chapter 561 - Chapter 561: Formless Boundary Formation Chapter 561: Formless Boundary Formation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation With the attention of the Third-Tier sea demon, a violent momentum swept the surroundings. However, after observing for a moment, a hint of confusion appeared in the eyes of this sea demon. Whether it was with its mind or demonic power, nothing unusual was detected in the surroundings. ¡°Roar!¡± With a roar from the mouth of this sea demon, the surrounding sea demons quickly sprang into action, their demonic power and minds intertwining in all directions. Thirty miles away, Xu Wucheng and the others saw the reaction of those sea demons, listening to the continuous roar, their expressions couldn¡¯t help but become solemn. Fortunately, there was still a considerable distance from there, if they rushed within ten miles at this moment, even with extraordinary concealment techniques, they would surely be discovered. Chen Fei remained calm, allowing those sea demons to roar, and the Heavenly Eye at the center of his brow remained stable. Apart from the slight fluctuation of the black barrier at the first moment, the barrier did not show any abnormalities again. Therefore, after searching for a while, and not finding any abnormal sea demons, they gradually calmed down. Xu Wucheng and the other four looked at Chen Fei, not knowing how Chen Fei¡¯s progress was going, and whether he had broken through the barrier obstruction. If even Chen Fei couldn¡¯t find a way, then the others would be helpless as well. By then, they could only return to the Sea Dominion City along the original path and report the situation here. Although the true nature of the black barrier had not been determined, judging from the cautious attitude of the sea demons, whatever was inside was probably of great significance. By then, the level of this mission would rise, and it would not concern them much. After all, to infiltrate past so many sea demons, especially with the encirclement of Third-Tier late sea demons, was practically impossible. Ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators simply couldn¡¯t achieve it, even if they were skilled in infiltration, the outcome would be the same. Perhaps only those at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would have a chance to accomplish this. But no one could guarantee that the lineup they saw now was the sea demons¡¯ entire strength stationed here. If there were Third-Tier pinnacle sea demons skilled in infiltration among them, what would they do? Were there Third-Tier pinnacle sea demons? Indeed, there were! Xu Wucheng and the others only saw many Third-Tier late sea demons, but under Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye, a Third-Tier pinnacle sea demon was actually lurking behind the black barrier. This black barrier consisted of two layers, and that Third-Tier pinnacle sea demon was hiding behind the first layer of the barrier. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze continued to probe towards the second layer of the barrier. With the experience gained from earlier, probing into the second layer of the barrier now did not cause any ripples. ¡°Boom!¡± A sudden explosion sounded from afar, drawing the attention of all the sea demons in that direction. Xu Wucheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. Among the distant fluctuating aura, there was the energy fluctuation of a martial artist. Facing such a lineup of sea demons, someone who would still infiltrate here was likely another team that had taken on the mission. Xu Wucheng wasn¡¯t concerned about the safety of that team¡¯s members but rather worried that if those people were discovered, they might drag down himself and the others. It was a cold and ruthless thought, but also extremely realistic. When faced with danger, the first instinctive reaction of a person would be to preserve oneself. Unless the danger involved was your own kin. Chen Fei naturally also heard the sound, but he couldn¡¯t spare any attention. The sea of consciousness in his mind trembled violently, continuously bypassing the barrier¡¯s obstruction with secret techniques. This double-layered barrier was extremely difficult to probe, but it was only because Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye had fused various eye techniques with different characteristics that he had the possibility to explore it. If it were any other single eye technique, whether it was the Phoenix Eye of the Fengwu Pavilion or the Shadow Abyss Eye of the Shadow Abyss Sect, the result would be the same. Finally, after Chen Fei¡¯s mind had consumed seventy percent, under the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei finally saw the scene behind the barrier. Outside was a circle, inside was a square. Behind the barrier was an extremely peculiar formation. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s insight into formations, he couldn¡¯t immediately discern the function of this formation. Apart from this formation, at the very center, there was a spherical object undulating up and down. Every time the sphere moved, it would cause violent fluctuations in the surrounding qi of heaven and earth. At the same time, its size would also decrease by one layer. The reduction was small, but it was extremely obvious in Chen Fei¡¯s field of vision. The parts that disappeared all merged into the formation. Chen Fei waved his right hand, condensed a cloud of mist, and displayed what he saw in front of Xu Wucheng and the others. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s movements, Xu Wucheng and the others¡¯ expressions shifted slightly. Had they seen what was behind the barrier already? So quickly! In their view, with so many sea demons surrounding them, the black barrier must be extremely powerful. The difficulty of breaking through it could be imagined. As Chen Fei¡¯s right hand moved, a mist with a square outer shape and a circular inner shape, along with the spherical formation, appeared in front of the group. Xu Wucheng furrowed his brow slightly. If Chen Fei couldn¡¯t recognize what this formation was, then Xu Wucheng, in terms of proficiency in formations, might be even less knowledgeable than Chen Fei. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t discern the purpose of this formation either. The group turned to look at Guo Huasheng. Among them, Guo Huasheng had the strongest proficiency in formations. Guo Huasheng stared at the mist in front of him, his eyes slowly narrowing. Various formations flashed through his mind, but Guo Huasheng dismissed them one by one. ¡°Can you see the formation patterns clearly, as well as the fine marks on the sphere?¡± Guo Huasheng asked in a low voice. To finally determine the effect of the formation, they could only judge from these details. ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡± The roar of the dragon and elephant sounded in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. This was Chen Fei forcibly suppressing his own consciousness, allowing the Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique to operate automatically, protecting his consciousness from collapsing. And as the roar of the dragon and elephant sounded, the details in the Heavenly Eye¡¯s field of vision became clearer. The formation patterns on the formation were already extremely intricate and difficult to discern, and with the qi of heaven and earth vibrating on them, breaking through these barriers was incredibly difficult. But being here and only seeing a formation, it¡¯s as if the mission hasn¡¯t been completed because you can¡¯t determine what the formation is for. Reporting back like this would essentially provide no results. Chen Fei extended his right hand like a sword and continuously engraved the formation patterns he saw onto the mist in front of him. With both form and spirit, Chen Fei almost completely replicated what he saw onto the mist. As Chen Fei continuously engraved the formation patterns, several beams of light flashed in Guo Huasheng¡¯s eyes, and a hint of astonishment appeared in his gaze. However, Guo Huasheng still couldn¡¯t fully confirm whether it was the formation he had speculated. ¡°That¡¯s enough, look at the sphere,¡± Guo Huasheng urged anxiously. ¡°Okay.¡± Chen Fei nodded and shifted his gaze upwards to look at the sphere. Compared to the formation patterns on the formation, there were fewer factors affecting observation on the sphere. Chen Fei easily saw the fine marks on the sphere. Chen Fei continued to engrave with his right hand, and the fine marks on the sphere were displayed one by one on its surface. In just a moment, the mist-formed sphere was covered with densely packed lines. Compared to the formation patterns of the square-outer-circle-inner formation, there were actually not fewer fine marks on the sphere. In fact, there were even more. ¡°The Formless Realm Formation, this is the Formless Realm Formation!¡± Guo Huasheng exclaimed as he saw the fine marks on the sphere. ¡°The Formless Realm Formation? The teleportation formation?¡± Upon hearing Guo Huasheng¡¯s words, Tong Linyun felt like he had heard it somewhere before. Then, he immediately realized that this was the long-lost teleportation formation. Rumored to be able to teleport people or objects in a specified direction thousands of miles away. If there were good boundary stones to suppress the formation, even thousands of miles away would be just a casual distance, and it might even be possible to go further. But this formation had long been lost, and now, surprisingly, it had been discovered on the sea demon¡¯s side. Compared to humans, sea demons were extremely rough in their manipulation of consciousness, a characteristic determined by their race, just like how sea demons were naturally strong in physique. Therefore, formations like this were something ordinary sea demons couldn¡¯t set up, let alone a formation of the level of the Formless Realm Formation. When this formation was not lost in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, only a few people could control it. In the end, it was precisely because it was too difficult to master, combined with some other reasons, that the Formless Realm Formation disappeared from the Thousand Feathers Alliance, leaving only some descriptions in ancient texts and incomplete formation patterns. ¡°Are these sea demons planning to go behind the Sea Dominion City?¡± Qin Haishan frowned and asked. ¡°They probably have other objectives. We¡¯ll report what we¡¯ve seen, and that¡¯ll be enough,¡± Xu Wucheng murmured quietly, looking at Chen Fei. Chen Fei nodded and swallowed a Skyward Spirit Pill, controlling the Cloud Gathering Stone, slowly floating backwards. The battle fluctuations that had just occurred in the distance had completely disappeared by now. It was unclear whether the people had fled or been eliminated by the sea demons. However, most of the Third-Tier late sea demons near the black barrier had not moved towards that direction, evidently wary of a diversionary tactic. In their minds, human martial artists were extremely cunning. Compared to killing a few human beings, it was evidently more important to guard whatever was here. Chen Fei led Xu Wucheng and the others, retreating with extreme patience, and even paused midway to recover his mental power. The more urgent the situation, the less haste was required. As the Third-Tier late sea demons no longer appeared in the vicinity, the expressions of Xu Wucheng and the others visibly relaxed. At this location, even if they were discovered, the chances of escaping in separate groups were very high. Unlike the previous location, where there was almost no chance of escape once discovered. Two hours later, Chen Fei and his group had traveled a hundred miles away from the Formless Realm Formation. Sea demons were now sparse in this area, and even if they revealed their presence, they probably wouldn¡¯t have to worry about being pursued by sea demons. After all, with Xu Wucheng¡¯s aura at the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, ordinary Third-Tier sea demons wouldn¡¯t dare to approach when their numbers were insufficient. A hint of smile appeared on Xu Wucheng¡¯s face, and Tong Linyun and the others felt the same way. Although the process of the mission was thrilling, there hadn¡¯t been any mishaps. Compared to the other team that took on the mission, they could be considered extremely lucky. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Reporting back what they had seen would likely secure at least half of the mission rewards. After all, considering the difficulty of this mission, it would be almost impossible to complete without the participation of Combined Aperture Tempering realm pinnacle cultivators. Eighty miles outside the Sea Dominion City, sea demons were almost nowhere to be seen, serving as a buffer zone between the Sea Dominion City and the sea demons. Chen Fei and his group had already deactivated the Cloud Gathering Stone and were prepared to rush back to the Sea Dominion City at full speed. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, and Xu Wucheng also stopped his movement alertly. Tong Linyun and the others were puzzled, but they remained cautious, their eyes scanning the surroundings continuously.. Chapter 562 - Chapter 562: Crazy Chapter 562: Crazy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Which friend is joking with me here? Nowadays, in times of war, such jokes are intolerable!¡± Xu Wucheng looked ahead and whispered. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes because he sensed someone lurking in the shadows. As a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse, Xu Wucheng naturally had a strong perception of danger and immediately sensed that something was amiss. ¡°I¡¯ve always heard that Your Excellency¡¯s Sea Stepping Technique is extraordinary. Now that we meet, indeed, seeing is believing.¡± A light laughter echoed, and a figure emerged from the void, looking at Xu Wucheng without even glancing at the others behind him. Tong Linyun tightened his grip on the huge blade in his hand, while Guo Huasheng also tightened his grip on the formation disk. The newcomer also had a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation. With their strength, it was difficult to match, but this did not make Tong Linyun and the others retreat. ¡°Who are you, sir, and why are you stopping me?¡± Xu Wucheng looked at the newcomer, his gaze cold. ¡°There are some things I want to verify with Brother Xu. I wonder if Brother Xu would be willing to accompany us for a while?¡± The newcomer¡¯s face was full of smiles, but there was no hint of amusement in his eyes. ¡°Run!¡± Xu Wucheng suddenly shouted, and a burst of light flew out of his Qiankun Bag. However, before it could explode in mid-air, a sword light suddenly appeared, shattering the burst of light. The Tremor Spirit Talisman is a kind of warning talisman that allows one to see within a hundred miles. This place is less than a hundred miles away from the Sea Dominion City, so the fluctuations of the Tremor Spirit Talisman can be directly seen from the Sea Dominion City. However, before the Tremor Spirit Talisman could truly take effect, it was shattered by the person opposite. Chen Fei grabbed Qin Haishan beside him, his figure swaying, and he disappeared in an instant. There were not just one late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponent on the opposite side, but a total of three, with two more hiding in the shadows. They were even more covert, making it even more difficult to detect. But even with only peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, Chen Fei could detect the ambush of these late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponents with ease. Xu Wucheng did not possess Chen Fei¡¯s exaggerated sensing ability, but after years of battles, his experience was much more sophisticated. He didn¡¯t need to see; he knew there must be people hiding in the shadows. Upon receiving Chen Fei¡¯s warning and confirming the positions of the other two late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponents, Xu Wucheng directly dispersed the entire team. Facing three late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponents, the combined effort of five people would not change the outcome. Instead, everyone scattering and fleeing offered a greater hope of survival. Tong Linyun and Guo Huasheng didn¡¯t hesitate either, diving into the sea without any delay. Compared to the sky where everything is visible, the situation underwater is evidently more complicated. Facing pursuit from other late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, the hope of survival would be greater underwater. Chen Fei held onto Qin Haishan and, after diving into the sea, swiftly traced an arc towards the direction of the Sea Dominion City. The Thousand Feathers Alliance had a traitor. They had just returned from behind the sea monsters, and now three late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were lying in wait here. Clearly, they didn¡¯t want them to report what they had seen to the Sea Dominion City. Perhaps these three late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators didn¡¯t know if Xu Wucheng and the others had truly seen the Formless Realm Formation, but they would rather kill by mistake than let them go. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the Suppressing Breath Rings was distributed within the Sea Dominion City and couldn¡¯t be tampered with, Xu Wucheng and the others would have detonated it directly when they were behind the sea monsters, rendering it ineffective. Fortunately, these traitors couldn¡¯t pull off such a feat yet. But the specific information about Xu Wucheng¡¯s mission was still betrayed by someone, leading to the current situation. Chen Fei unleashed the Profound Heavenly Escape. Even in the sea, his speed was extremely fast. Qin Haishan¡¯s breath fluctuated slightly. After all, facing late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, with Qin Haishan¡¯s cultivation level, it was almost inevitable that he could barely put up any resistance and being slain. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s figure hesitated for a moment. Instead of heading towards the direction of the Sea Dominion City as initially intended, he abruptly changed course towards a more remote location. However, after just a moment, Chen Fei stopped again and then dashed towards another position. With these constant stops and turns, Chen Fei¡¯s expression gradually became solemn. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei¡¯s figure emerged from the sea and halted in mid-air. The distance from where they had encountered the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators moments ago had deviated by several tens of miles. Not only was it not closer to the Sea Dominion City, but it was also even farther away. ¡°Why stop running? Why the sudden halt?¡± A mocking voice echoed around them, and two figures appeared in mid-air. Zhao Chengzhong and Ning Yanding looked down at Chen Fei and Qin Haishan. Qin Haishan looked at the two figures, his face turning pale. They were both mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and there were two of them. A single mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was enough to kill two early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors, let alone two of them. Qin Haishan finally understood why Chen Fei had been circling around earlier. It turned out they had been pursued by these two individuals all along. To die not at the hands of a group of third-tier sea monsters but rather at the hands of fellow humans? It was undeniably an extremely ironic situation. ¡°Chen Fei, go on your own. Don¡¯t take me. Your agility can shake them off!¡± Qin Haishan transmitted his voice to Chen Fei. Even in death, Qin Haishan wanted his death to serve a purpose. The more these people tried to suppress the news about the Formless Realm Formation, the more Qin Haishan wanted to spread it to the Sea Dominion City. When the Sea Dominion City thoroughly investigates, perhaps they could uncover the identities of these traitors one by one. Even if Qin Haishan died, at least he would have these people as companions in the afterlife. ¡°You go first. I¡¯ll hold them off for a while. Don¡¯t worry about me!¡± With the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators still tens of miles away, Chen Fei didn¡¯t say much. He threw Qin Haishan out and turned to face Zhao Chengzhong and Ning Yanding. If it hadn¡¯t been to distance themselves from those late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators earlier, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have circled around like that. Qin Haishan watched Chen Fei from afar, his eyes filled with incredulity and gratitude. Without delay, Qin Haishan¡¯s figure turned into a blur and disappeared on the spot. ¡°Hold me off for a while? You really overestimate yourself!¡± Zhao Chengzhong mocked loudly, his figure flashing as he charged towards Chen Fei. Zhao Chengzhong wanted Chen Fei to see just how big the gap was between mid-stage and early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. If Chen Fei was determined to leave, Zhao Chengzhong wouldn¡¯t be able to catch him in the short term. At most, he would force Chen Fei to stay away from the Sea Dominion City. But now, the other party actually wanted to face him alone. It was simply foolish! Ning Yanding, upon seeing Zhao Chengzhong charging at Chen Fei, pursued Qin Haishan. The directive from above this time was clear: no one was to be spared. That¡¯s why they were specifically dispatched ¨C one to each target ¨C to ensure there were no slip-ups. ¡°Swish!¡± Ning Yanding¡¯s figure suddenly halted slightly as a sharp sword intent flashed before his eyes. Ning Yanding looked towards Chen Fei¡¯s direction in surprise. This person, who had only broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm a few years ago, actually wanted to temporarily detain them both here? How arrogant, how ignorant! Zhao Chengzhong also noticed the sword intent sent by Chen Fei towards Ning Yanding, and his eyes narrowed slightly. It had been a long time since he encountered such a bold person. Was this person genuinely confident, or just putting on a show? Zhao Chengzhong appeared in front of Chen Fei and thrust his sword. A majestic momentum accompanied Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s move, spreading in all directions. However, soon, this momentum surged back, converging entirely into Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s blade, making the sword¡¯s momentum even more astonishing. Sword Qi Technique! Utilizing qi to control momentum, but undoubtedly more profound, using qi to control the momentum and using momentum to cut down opponents! Compared to early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, mid-stage cultivators not only had a deeper comprehension of their techniques but also had a more expansive pool of elemental energy within them. With every strike, their elemental energy was far more abundant than that of early-stage cultivators. When it came to techniques and strength, there was a natural gap between early-stage and mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. This gap was challenging to bridge with external means unless one possessed a high-quality magic treasure, there was hope to level the playing field. However, wielding such a treasure might make mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators even more determined to kill you. The reason was simple: high-quality magic treasures were highly tempting to mid-stage cultivators. Whether for personal use or for trading, the value generated by high-quality magic treasures is immense. ¡°Buzz!¡± Three fluctuations emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body as three forbidden techniques were directly activated. Chen Fei¡¯s aura, originally at the early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, surged through to the mid-stage in an instant. Once he exerted his full strength, his aura could no longer be concealed. After breaking through the boundary of the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s aura did not stop. Under the effect of the three forbidden techniques, his aura soared into the sky, stirring the surrounding elemental energy. As Chen Fei took a step forward, ripples spread beneath his feet, causing the sea surface below to suddenly cave in. From a distance, it looked as if a giant¡¯s foot had plunged into the sea. The blood within Chen Fei¡¯s body circulated rapidly, emitting a roar akin to that of a dragon and elephant. His physique, now at the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, was fully stimulated, and immense power surged from his feet throughout his entire body. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword emitted a resounding clang as Chen Fei thrust forward with his sword. Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment. The changes in Chen Fei¡¯s aura were beyond his expectations, and the activation of the three forbidden techniques caught him completely off guard. If Chen Fei were still at the early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm and activated the three forbidden techniques, it would have been nothing more than a desperate struggle. But for both being at the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm and activating the three forbidden techniques, it was tantamount to slaughter! Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s sword intent erupted, and the power of the sword prohibition circulated wildly. Unconsciously, Zhao Chengzhong also entered a state of desperate fighting. ¡°Boom!¡± A violent sound soared into the sky, causing the sea surface to sink dozens of meters. Countless sea waters were turned into mist by the violent force, shrouding the figures of Chen Fei and Zhao Chengzhong within. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Ning Yanding stood not far away, watching everything unfold. He was too late to support Zhao Chengzhong. Everything happened too quickly and changed too swiftly. A figure suddenly flew out backwards from the mist¡ªit was Zhao Chengzhong. At this moment, Zhao Chengzhong was already covered in wounds, his breath feeble. Ning Yanding¡¯s figure turned into a phantom, about to assist Zhao Chengzhong, when suddenly he saw a hand reaching out from the mist, grabbing Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s ankle. The next moment, Chen Fei emerged from the mist. A sword swept across Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s neck, his eyes widened in fear and reluctance. His breath dissipated completely. Ning Yanding¡¯s figure froze in place for a moment.. Chapter 563 - Chapter 563: Killing Chapter 563: Killing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Zhao Chengzhong was unexpectedly beheaded with a single sword, and Ning Yanding¡¯s cultivation was only slightly superior to Zhao Chengzhong. The news clearly stated that this person named Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was only at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but now it has progressed to the middle stage, and his combat power is so exaggerated. Looking at Chen Fei¡¯s current aura, blazing like fire, yet showing no signs of external strength, it is evident that he has activated the Three Forbidden Techniques. For the opponent, it¡¯s not even a desperate state at all. What kind of technique and physique is this, that can disregard the Three Forbidden Techniques? Even the geniuses among the top forces can¡¯t achieve such a level. How much must one temper their body to achieve this? Last time Ning Yanding saw someone using these forbidden techniques in daily combat, it was just one technique being used. At that time, Ning Yanding already thought it was exaggerated enough, but now he realizes that the real exaggeration is happening here. If even Zhao Chengzhong was slain like this, what could Ning Yanding use to resist? Without the slightest hesitation, Ning Yanding¡¯s figure flickered and rushed into the sea. Just moments ago, he was the hunter, chasing after Chen Fei and the other person, like a cat chasing a mouse, mocking how far Chen Fei could escape. Now Ning Yanding wished he had two extra legs to run even faster. The spiritual essence flew out from Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s body and entered the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei swung his right hand, and Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s body turned into ashes, while the presence of both Chen Fei and Zhao Chengzhong was completely eradicated from this place. Chen Fei collected Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s Qiankun Bag into his sleeve, then glanced at the spot where Ning Yanding had disappeared. With a flicker, he vanished from the spot. Ning Yanding ran for his life, knowing that nowhere else would be safe. Only by fleeing to the side of a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert could he feel even a bit of security. But Chen Fei had fled as far as possible from where late Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts might be. Facing three late Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts on the other side, if Xu Wucheng didn¡¯t manage to escape in time, the battle would end very quickly. This area was close to the Sea Dominion City, nearly a hundred miles away, so with the perception of the Mountain Sea Realm, they could detect the fluctuations of battle here. Even a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator would have some awareness. But now, during wartime, battles happening in this sea area were not considered remarkable enough to draw the attention of the Mountain Sea Realm. It¡¯s not like a battle here would prompt the Mountain Sea Realm to come investigate. The Mountain Sea Realm is indeed powerful, but not to the extent of omnipotence, so they have no way of knowing the specific situation here. It¡¯s precisely because of this that these insiders dare to act here without fear. With the strength they have prepared, it can generally be said to be foolproof. The ones who killed Xu Wucheng were three late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, while the one who killed Chen Fei, the apparent early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, was a mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. To kill Tong Linyun, they also dispatched three mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, with no one below the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm level among those who acted. With such a strength several times greater than ours, it¡¯s almost impossible for them to fail. Unless a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm suddenly emerges, but the probability of that is too low. Ning Yanding thought so just now, and Zhao Chengzhong naturally did too. They didn¡¯t take this mission seriously at all, after all, the advantage in realm was too great. But now, Zhao Chengzhong was brought to his knees with a single move, and Ning Yanding fled like a dog with its tail between its legs. Ning Yanding didn¡¯t care about appearing embarrassed; he just wanted to preserve his life and report the situation back to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators when he returned. By then, someone would naturally deal with Chen Fei. His display of mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm strength is already quite exaggerated; he surely can¡¯t advance to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm now! Ning Yanding estimated the distance, not sensing any pursuers from behind. Just as he was about to relax, suddenly, a disturbance appeared ahead, and Chen Fei walked out from the void. How could this be so fast! When they were chasing Chen Fei before, although his agility was impressive, making it difficult for them to catch up for a while, it definitely wasn¡¯t to this extent. But as Ning Yanding saw the aura emanating from Chen Fei now, he suddenly realized that the kid had only displayed the cultivation of the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm before. Apparently, the opponent hadn¡¯t exerted full force at that time; it was only when he killed Zhao Chengzhong that he truly showed his strength. ¡°Spare me, I¡¯ll tell you everything you want to know!¡± Ning Yanding shouted. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll find out for myself,¡± Chen Fei shook his head, and in a flash, he was already in front of Ning Yanding. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Ning Yanding¡¯s eyes widened, his expression turning ferocious. He only wanted to stay alive; why wouldn¡¯t they give him a chance with such a humble request? ¡°If you want me dead, don¡¯t expect to have it easy either!¡± Ning Yanding roared loudly, and the elemental energy within him suddenly surged. Three Forbidden Techniques? Compared to Zhao Chengzhong, Ning Yanding not only had a higher cultivation level but also had an advantage: he had deliberately cultivated several forbidden techniques. The reason was that he had seen that genius being able to effortlessly use one forbidden technique, which made Ning Yanding want to try it too. In the end, Ning Yanding discovered that he did indeed differ from those geniuses; even if he only used one forbidden technique, he would suffer severe energy depletion. And if he used it for too long, it would leave extremely serious aftereffects, possibly even leading to death. Despite knowing the gap between himself and the geniuses, Ning Yanding still collected many forbidden techniques, hoping to find one with minimal side effects but significant power boost. Until now, Ning Yanding hadn¡¯t found a forbidden technique that met his requirements, but in the process, he had learned many forbidden techniques. So, when he unleashed them now, it was the simultaneous use of three forbidden techniques. Knowing that Chen Fei had no intention of letting him go, Ning Yanding also threw caution to the wind. In this kind of ¡°sink or swim¡± mentality, Ning Yanding suddenly realized that he had actually mastered control over the three forbidden techniques. An unparalleled, vastly stronger power surged within Ning Yanding¡¯s body. His eyes lit up; with this kind of power, if not to slay Chen Fei, at least the chances of escaping greatly increased. Moreover, with his current mastery of forbidden techniques, even if he suffered severe energy depletion afterward, or even if his cultivation could never recover, compared to his life, these consequences were trivial. Furthermore, if he were to unleash four forbidden techniques now, could he severely wound Chen Fei, or even slay him? ?Hum!* Suddenly, ripples appeared in the void, and over a dozen sword lights pierced into Ning Yanding¡¯s sea of consciousness. Due to the use of forbidden techniques, Ning Yanding¡¯s mind in his sea of consciousness had long been boiling. This was a defense mechanism for the mind after using forbidden techniques; ordinary mind techniques couldn¡¯t even shake the opponent¡¯s mind, and attempting to use mind techniques recklessly would backfire. Even a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator wouldn¡¯t use mind techniques in such situations; it wasn¡¯t worth the risk. Using a stronger force directly to suppress was the better choice. Ning Yanding was taken aback when he felt Chen Fei¡¯s mental attack. Those dozen sword lights couldn¡¯t even shake his sea of consciousness, let alone harm his mind. However, before Ning Yanding could even sneer, another dozen sword lights came forth. After a dozen sword lights came another dozen, continuously without pause. The mental attacks, at such a short distance, were almost instantaneous. Ning Yanding¡¯s boiling mind withstood around twenty or thirty sword lights, but then his sea of consciousness couldn¡¯t help but tremble. Almost without giving Ning Yanding time to react, in the blink of an eye, his mind was shaken and then injured. Ning Yanding had barely managed to control the power of the three forbidden techniques, but with the trauma to his mind, the fragile balance within him was suddenly shattered. Uncontrollable power was like a powder keg, especially when it was the force unleashed by forbidden techniques; it was more violent and harder to tame. Previously, Ning Yanding had managed to activate the three forbidden techniques through a stroke of luck, but now, with his mind out of control, the power within him hadn¡¯t even been fully unleashed before it began to backlash against him. Throughout, Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. As Ning Yanding¡¯s elemental energy surged uncontrollably, Chen Fei thrust a sword forward. *Chi!* The sound of fine blade piercing through flesh echoed. Ning Yanding¡¯s body stiffened, his eyes fixed on Chen Fei, his mouth trembling slightly, his gaze filled with unwillingness. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t have been like this, it shouldn¡¯t have been like this¡­¡± Ning Yanding murmured to himself, his body falling backward. His heart was filled with regret and incomprehension. He had successfully activated the three forbidden techniques, seeing the hope of escaping to ascend to the heavens. But Chen Fei¡¯s mental technique had come crashing down, directly disrupting the balance of power within him. Chen Fei¡¯s killing of him was even easier than killing Zhao Chengzhong. Why could Chen Fei¡¯s mind withstand such backlash? It made no sense. His physique was already incomprehensibly strong, his control over elemental energy was meticulous, he could use forbidden techniques without fear of backlash, and now, even his mental techniques were like this, completely unreasonable. Ning Yanding¡¯s incomprehension and unwillingness became like an obsession, engraved in his soul, yet there was no one to answer his questions. Chen Fei looked at Ning Yanding falling, beginning to cast the Dream Entry Technique. Compared to his previous encounter with Kou Yuanheng, this time, Chen Fei casting the Dream Entry Technique on Ning Yanding would be much easier. Ning Yanding, in a desperate attempt to use the three forbidden techniques, was now backlashed. Not only was his body destroyed beyond recognition, but even his sea of consciousness was riddled with holes by the uncontrollable elemental spirit. Thus, Chen Fei smoothly penetrated Ning Yanding¡¯s mind with the Dream Entry Technique. Ning Yanding¡¯s mind only showed a symbolic fluctuation before being completely blinded. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In just a short time, Chen Fei saw everything he wanted to know. Then, with a single sword strike, he completely killed Ning Yanding and turned him into ashes. Under the Slaughter Spirit Technique, the spiritual essence in Ning Yanding¡¯s body continued to enter the Qianyuan Sword, emitting a low hum. The auras related to Chen Fei and Ning Yanding in the surroundings were all completely eradicated. Chen Fei retrieved Ning Yanding¡¯s treasures and Qiankun Bag, and the third eye on his forehead opened. After scanning the surroundings, looking for a safe route back to Sea Dominion City, Chen Fei suddenly noticed a black line among them. After observing the area around the black line for a moment and finding that it didn¡¯t conflict with the route back, Chen Fei thought for a moment. His figure turned into a shadow and disappeared on the spot.. Chapter 564 - Chapter 564: Sneak Attack Chapter 564: Sneak Attack Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Hundreds of miles away, Xu Wucheng¡¯s figure turned into a shadow, constantly flickering in mid-air, sometimes diving into the depths of the sea. But no matter how Xu Wucheng dodged and evaded, there were always two figures relentlessly attacking him, while another lurked on the periphery, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Xu Wucheng struggled to defend himself, occasionally managing to knock one of his assailants away, but immediately the one on the periphery would seize the chance, leaving a huge wound on Xu Wucheng¡¯s body. Xu Wucheng¡¯s strength was extraordinary, just a step away from the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, there was no such thing as ¡°half-step pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡± in the realm. Many cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were actually only a short distance away from the pinnacle. But it was this slight distance that held them back, preventing further cultivation. Xu Wucheng was in a similar situation. However, several years ago, he had a fortuitous encounter deep under the sea, where he discovered a spiritual plant. At the time, Xu Wucheng couldn¡¯t determine the exact grade of this spiritual plant, but after consuming it, the elemental energy in his body, based on the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, became slightly purer once again. For cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Combined Apertures in their bodies must collapse three times, with each collapse purifying the elemental energy within. During the third collapse, the size of the Combined Apertures reverted to the initial state when he first broke through to the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even though he had officially entered the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It was rumored that with top-tier techniques from the top ten powers, during the third collapse of Combined Apertures, the purity of the Combined Apertures could be reduced to a level even smaller than the initial harmonization. This was a closely guarded secret and the basis for the techniques of the top ten powers to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Without this foundation, while it wasn¡¯t impossible to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm from other stages, it would undoubtedly be much more difficult. For many years, Xu Wucheng had been continuously exploring the path to the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm because his Combined Apertures met this foundational requirement. Therefore, to some extent, Xu Wucheng at this moment resembled the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from those top powers in certain aspects. It was precisely because of this that Xu Wucheng was able to withstand the siege from three late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators for such a long time. However, one¡¯s fists were no match for four hands, and Xu Wucheng¡¯s strength did not completely surpass any of them. After enduring for so long, he finally reached a point where he could no longer hold on. Xu Wucheng¡¯s expression was as calm as water. He hadn¡¯t expected that, surrounded by numerous sea monsters, he could still come and go safely and even obtain crucial intelligence. On his way back to the Sea Dominion City, Xu Wucheng was ambushed and killed by fellow human warriors, which was indeed an extremely ironic turn of events. However, Xu Wucheng didn¡¯t rebuke or erupt in anger. In this world, interests were paramount, not just for ordinary humans but especially for warriors. These late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators on the opposite side would rather become traitors and collude with sea monsters, indicating that the sea monsters must have offered them even greater benefits to betray their own kind. Perhaps they hadn¡¯t intended for the Thousand Feathers Alliance to fail completely, but they sought to profit from the conflict between the two sides. As long as they could obtain what they needed, they wouldn¡¯t care about the lives of others. As long as they could live better and continuously improve their cultivation, they were content. Boom! With a loud roar, the force sent seawater soaring into the sky, obscuring the crimson sun. Xu Wucheng¡¯s figure plummeted to the sea like a kite with a broken string, a mist of blood lingering in the air as his breath plummeted. A wound pierced through from front to back near his heart. With a slight shift in the attack, Xu Wucheng¡¯s heart would have shattered by now. For a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, although a shattered heart wouldn¡¯t lead to immediate death, time was limited. Even though some healing elixirs could mend flesh and bones, the enemy wouldn¡¯t give you the chance. ¡°You should know, I showed mercy just now!¡± Kou Wenshi floated in mid-air, looking down at Xu Wucheng, who was being detained below them. ¡°What, you want me to thank you for sparing my life?¡± Xu Wucheng laughed loudly. ¡°With your cultivation level, dying like this would be such a waste. I¡¯ll give you a choice: join us, and you can keep your life!¡± Kou Wenshi¡¯s face revealed a smirk. Xu Wucheng¡¯s laughter halted for a moment as he looked at Kou Wenshi and his companions, his eyes narrowing slightly. No one wants to die if they can help it, especially someone like Xu Wucheng, a powerful late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Xu Wucheng still had decades left until his lifespan reached its limit. During these years, even if he did nothing, he could live comfortably every day. Wherever he went, he would be treated as an esteemed guest. Even among the top powers, Xu Wucheng would be received with great hospitality. Moreover, Xu Wucheng still harbored aspirations for reaching the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. He wanted to ascend to higher levels of martial arts and see what kind of scenery awaited him there. ¡°How do you want to proceed?¡± Xu Wucheng¡¯s voice was heavy. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Upon hearing Xu Wucheng¡¯s words, Kou Wenshi burst into laughter, joined by his two companions. As Kou Wenshi mentioned, it would be a great pity for a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to die so easily. If utilized properly, the power of the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm surpasses countless ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. On an island a hundred miles away, Guo Huasheng¡¯s hands turned into residual images as numerous arrays poured into the array formation ahead, reinforcing its strength. Boom! Suddenly, a tremendous roar erupted from the formation. Guo Huasheng¡¯s face paled instantly, and a mist of blood sprayed uncontrollably from his mouth. Nevertheless, Guo Huasheng did not stop forming hand seals; he continued to reinforce the formation. With the fluctuation of the surrounding spiritual energy, a tremendous force emanated from the array, and the person within it seemed to be gradually suppressed, as if truly being subdued. Bang! Bang! Bang! Within the formation, a series of collisions ensued. With each impact, Guo Huasheng¡¯s complexion grew paler, and his aura diminished slightly. However, despite this, Guo Huasheng¡¯s expression remained unchanged. Just a little more, just a bit left, and he could suppress the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator within the formation. Although this suppression could only last for a certain period, Guo Huasheng could fully utilize this time to return to the Sea Dominion City. With a cultivation at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, facing off against a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponent, even if unable to achieve a kill, merely enduring such an encirclement was already quite remarkable. Normally, when a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm faced off against an initial-stage cultivator, it was only a matter of time before the latter was slain. *Sneesh!* The tip of a dagger suddenly pierced through Guo Huasheng¡¯s chest, causing him to pause, looking incredulously at his own chest. ¡°No wonder they said to spare your life. Such mastery of formations is rare among peers!¡± A voice sounded in Guo Huasheng¡¯s ear. Before he could react, he felt intense pain in his sea of consciousness and fell into unconsciousness. With Guo Huasheng no longer in control, flaws appeared in the formation ahead. Amidst the explosions, a figure dashed out¡ªnone other than the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who had been besieged earlier. In order to capture Guo Huasheng alive, two mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were dispatched. Guo Huasheng was unaware of the other person and was subdued directly. On another uninhabited island, Tong Linyun wielded a giant blade, creating a curtain of blades that blocked all incoming attacks. The momentum of the blade curtain was mighty, each strike filled with immense force, as if intending to cleave through whatever stood in its way. Even Xu Wucheng couldn¡¯t help but feel that Tong Linyun¡¯s defense was on par with his own in such a short period. One can imagine how formidable Tong Linyun¡¯s defense truly was. However, constant defense would eventually lead to failure. Tong Linyun¡¯s defense, equivalent to that of a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, could only last for a short time. Faced with the continuous siege of three mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Tong Linyun had already held out for a while. If it were any other mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator facing such a siege, they would have likely collapsed long ago. Tong Linyun hadn¡¯t collapsed yet, but he couldn¡¯t hold on for much longer. Tong Linyun¡¯s agility was rather average. Otherwise, relying on such defense, he could have retreated while fighting, with a good chance of returning to the Sea Dominion City. However, every tool has its limitations. Tong Linyun¡¯s cultivation method predetermined that he would not excel in agility. Unless he could find a more powerful cultivation method to replace the current one, there would be little hope of overcoming his shortcomings in agility. But top-tier cultivation methods were not something easily found. Hiss! The blade cut through the air, emitting a sharp hissing sound. Tong Linyun¡¯s blade suddenly hesitated, revealing a flaw in his defense as a spray of blood blossomed from his right shoulder. The wound was deep enough to expose the bone, and flesh disappeared as if it had been gnawed away by something in an instant. Tong Linyun¡¯s face turned pale. His impregnable defense was completely shattered, and flaws began to appear gradually. As more and more bloodstains appeared on his body, each one revealing bone-deep wounds, Tong Linyun¡¯s defeat was almost inevitable, just a matter of time. There was no escape, and no way out. The three mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators attacking him showed no intention of offering mercy; their only goal was to slay Tong Linyun where he stood. ¡°Swift!¡± Tong Linyun shouted lowly as a forbidden technique surged within him. The blade in his hand suddenly rose again, forcing the three opponents back momentarily as Tong Linyun took the opportunity to turn and flee. But soon, Tong Linyun was intercepted again. Liao Minglei, Kang Hongdao, and the third person slowed their attacks, opting not to clash directly. After a moment, when the effect of the forbidden technique faded, Tong Linyun¡¯s momentum plummeted. Death came swiftly, in the blink of an eye. A touch of desolation appeared in Tong Linyun¡¯s eyes. He didn¡¯t kneel, nor did he beg for mercy. Though reluctant, Tong Linyun preferred to leave decisively. ¡°What a pity!¡± Liao Minglei looked at Tong Linyun¡¯s expression, shaking his head slightly. Suddenly, a cold smile crept onto Liao Minglei¡¯s face as his mind stirred. He took a sudden step forward, his figure flashing several meters away. A sword blade silently pierced the spot where Liao Minglei had just been standing, revealing the figure of Chen Fei. Turning to face Chen Fei, Liao Minglei smirked, while Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi also looked at Chen Fei with disdain. Tong Linyun looked at Chen Fei with surprise. She hadn¡¯t expected Chen Fei to come to her rescue. While the gesture was admirable, it seemed rather reckless, considering they were facing three mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Sneak attack?¡± Liao Minglei sneered. ¡°With such skill, you dare to sneak attack even with just the cultivation level of the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm!¡± ¡°You¡¯re underestimating me!¡± Chen Fei nodded. Sneak attacks weren¡¯t his style, at least not until the Profound Heavenly Sword reached Great Completion. Stepping forward, Chen Fei arrived in front of Liao Minglei. The three hidden forbidden techniques that had stopped rotating before were activated once again. A majestic momentum soared into the sky, the roar of dragons and elephants echoing in all directions. Liao Minglei¡¯s mocking expression froze in place.. Chapter 565 - Chapter 565: One Sword One Life Chapter 565: One Sword One Life Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Are they resorting to the three forbidden techniques from the start? And what about this mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation? What¡¯s going on? Liao Minglei recognized Chen Fei as one of the targets this time, but the responsibility for chasing Chen Fei lies with two other individuals. When Chen Fei appeared here, Liao Minglei initially thought it was just luck that he escaped the pursuit. But now, looking at the aura of his cultivation, those chasing Chen Fei might be in serious trouble. Is the person responsible for gathering target information a fool? How could they make such serious mistakes and omissions in Chen Fei¡¯s information! Liao Minglei cursed inwardly, raising the blade in his hand and holding it before him, his entire body¡¯s aura suddenly boiling. Defense as if sealing, attack as if guarding! Liao Minglei¡¯s perception of Chen Fei had shifted from mockery at the beginning to a state of full readiness now. Due to their disdain for Chen Fei, Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi were slightly farther away, unable to rush to aid in time. Liao Minglei¡¯s only thought was to block Chen Fei¡¯s move first before anything else. Tong Linyun was heavily injured at the moment, but that¡¯s not a concern. When the three of them besieged Chen Fei later, as long as they wait for the time for Chen Fei to cast his forbidden techniques to pass, they could still take him down. ¡°Boom!¡± A violent sound suddenly exploded as a ripple emanated from the positions where the two were clashing. Feeling the force coming from Chen Fei¡¯s sword, Liao Minglei¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened. Despite being mentally prepared and anticipating that Chen Fei¡¯s strike would be powerful, Liao Minglei hadn¡¯t expected the force to be exaggerated to this extent. Even with the employment of the three forbidden techniques, it shouldn¡¯t be like this. ¡°Bang!¡± The blade in Liao Minglei¡¯s hand directly rebounded and smashed into his own chest, blood mist filled the air, and his chest became a blur of flesh and blood. His defensive stance was instantly broken, and Liao Minglei couldn¡¯t control his body, flying backward. Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi, who had already charged towards Chen Fei, couldn¡¯t help but be shaken when they saw this scene. A single sword strike had severely injured Liao Minglei. Was this strength a bit too exaggerated? Where did this monster come from? ¡°Hum!¡± Without any hesitation, Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi immediately activated the forbidden techniques within their martial arts, causing their aura to suddenly increase. Things haven¡¯t reached the worst point yet. Both of them are still unscathed, and with their combined strength, they should be able to barely withstand Chen Fei¡¯s attacks. Even though Liao Minglei is heavily injured at the moment, he still has some fighting capability left. Under a desperate struggle, the final outcome is still uncertain. If they were to turn and run at this moment, it would actually be the most dangerous situation, as they could easily be picked off one by one. ¡°Swish!¡± Tong Linyun suddenly appeared beside Chen Fei, holding a blade and staring at Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi. ¡°I¡¯ll hold them off, you go and kill that person first!¡± Tong Linyun whispered. The sudden eruption of strength from Chen Fei not only shocked Liao Minglei and the others, but also startled Tong Linyun. During their missions together, Chen Fei had always stayed close to them. Even at such a close distance, Tong Linyun hadn¡¯t noticed Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level, realizing only now that Chen Fei was already at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Not only Tong Linyun, but even Xu Wucheng, who was at the late-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual, treating Chen Fei as if he were only at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Of course, during the mission, Chen Fei had displayed extremely impressive eye techniques. But eye techniques were one thing, cultivation level was another. Just like Guo Huasheng, whose proficiency in formations is exceptionally high, but his cultivation is only at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei¡¯s sword that sent Liao Minglei flying ignited Tong Linyun¡¯s desire to survive. Nobody wanted to die so easily when they could still live, and Tong Linyun was no exception. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei nodded, his figure flickering as he quickly caught up to Liao Minglei. Compared to Zhao Chengzhong, whom Chen Fei had slain first, Liao Minglei¡¯s strength undoubtedly surpassed his, roughly on par with Ning Yanding. However, for Chen Fei, the difference wasn¡¯t significant. If one sword didn¡¯t work, there would simply be a second. ¡°Get out of the way!¡± Seeing Tong Linyun blocking the way, Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi shouted loudly. If Chen Fei were to slay Liao Minglei, their strength would be further weakened, and whether they could hold off Chen Fei in the end would become uncertain. Seeing Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi¡¯s anxious demeanor, Tong Linyun burst into laughter. When Tong Linyun faced the three of them alone just now, they behaved as if toying with a mouse, calm and composed. But now that the situation has changed, Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi¡¯s composure has been shattered. Tong Linyun was heavily injured at the moment, but her defensive capabilities were still considerable. Tong Linyun¡¯s martial arts was renowned for defense, and despite the absence of Liao Minglei, Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi, though they had activated forbidden techniques, were not exerting much more pressure. ¡°Boom!¡± Tong Linyun¡¯s giant blade swept out, drawing in Zhou Chongyi and Kang Hongdao, who were trying to forcefully maneuver around. Amidst the violent sound, Tong Linyun spewed a mist of blood, his face pale as a sheet. Stepping back several steps, Tong Linyun created ripples in the void, worsening his injuries, but effectively blocking Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi¡¯s path. On the other side, Chen Fei approached Liao Minglei. Even in his full state, Liao Minglei couldn¡¯t withstand a sword from Chen Fei, let alone now, heavily injured. Facing another sword strike, he would likely perish instantly. In such a situation, Liao Minglei would certainly choose to flee. But Liao Minglei despaired as he realized that Chen Fei¡¯s speed was even faster than his own, possibly due to Chen Fei employing the three forbidden techniques, which granted an excessive burst of short-range power. Liao Minglei had barely shifted a distance when Chen Fei blocked his path. Gazing at the majestic aura emanating from Chen Fei¡¯s body, Liao Minglei¡¯s eyes were filled with despair. Tremors intensified within his Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and the artifact in his hand emitted a dazzling light. Self-destruct! Knowing he was doomed to die, Liao Minglei chose to self-destruct. Whether it was his Combined Aperture Tempering realm or his artifact, even if they couldn¡¯t harm Chen Fei, they wouldn¡¯t leave behind any trace. ¡°Hum!¡± Dozens of sword lights plunged into Liao Minglei¡¯s sea of consciousness, slowing down the speed of his self-destruction. Chen Fei swiftly approached Liao Minglei, amidst the roar of dragons and elephants, thrusting his sword. ¡°Boom!¡± Liao Minglei instinctively blocked with his blade, but immediately felt an unstoppable force crashing down on his body along the blade. His already mangled chest was further devastated by this blow, and the energy within him paused. ¡°Swish!¡± The Qianyuan Sword sliced through the air, emitting a deep sound of breaking through space. In the next moment, the blade swept across Liao Minglei¡¯s neck. His body stiffened, eyes filled with unwillingness, then he turned into ashes. The majestic spiritual essence rushed into the Qianyuan Sword, absorbing the spiritual essence of three mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in a row today, causing the Qianyuan Sword to tremble incessantly. Chen Fei collected Liao Minglei¡¯s Qiankun Bag into his sleeve, then turned to look in Tong Linyun¡¯s direction. He noticed that Tong Linyun was currently bleeding profusely, not to the point of being as weak as a thread of silk, but not far from it. Despite this, Tong Linyun remained steadfast and refused to retreat. Seemingly sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Kang Hongdao turned his head and happened to witness the scene of Liao Minglei turning into ashes. A hint of fear involuntarily flickered in his eyes. Liao Minglei was a martial artist of the same level, yet he was swiftly slain by Chen Fei in a matter of moments. Although Kang Hongdao had anticipated this scenario earlier, experiencing it firsthand was still unacceptable. Now, there were only two of them left. Could they hold off the opponent? ¡°Attack!¡± Seeing the scene over here, Zhou Chongyi let out a thunderous shout, dispelling Kang Hongdao¡¯s hesitation and firming his own resolve. At this juncture, it¡¯s either you die or I perish. Zhou Chongyi knew that Chen Fei would never let them off. If Zhou Chongyi had Chen Fei¡¯s strength, he would make the same choice. In this battle, there was no avoiding it! The aura of Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi soared as they made up their minds, pushing their strength to the utmost. ¡°Retreat!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice rang in Tong Linyun¡¯s ears. After a moment of hesitation, Tong Linyun, leveraging the force from the previous collision, dodged the onslaught of Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi. Tong Linyun was already barely holding on, and if Chen Fei didn¡¯t act soon, Tong Linyun¡¯s demise was imminent. Fortunately, Chen Fei timely slew Liao Minglei. Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi didn¡¯t obstruct Tong Linyun¡¯s retreat. Tong Linyun was already at the end of her strength, and in this crucial battle, the ultimate outcome rested on Chen Fei. If Chen Fei survived, killing Tong Linyun would be of no avail to them. Facing Chen Fei at this moment, Kang Hongdao and Zhou Chongyi were unwilling to waste any effort on others. As long as they could slay Chen Fei, Tong Linyun would be nothing but a minor nuisance. Chen Fei stepped forward, his figure becoming like a remnant shadow, appearing in front of Kang Hongdao, thrusting his sword. The overwhelming momentum, akin to the collapse of a mountain and the cracking of the earth, instantly enveloped Kang Hongdao. His pupils involuntarily contracted. At this moment, Kang Hongdao finally understood what Liao Minglei had faced earlier. Observing from the sidelines before, they could only sense Chen Fei¡¯s formidable strength, but without facing it directly, they would never know the kind of pressure it exerted. ¡°Break!¡± Under the pressure of life and death, Kang Hongdao let out a thunderous shout, and the blade in his hand swung back in a counterattack. Instead of choosing to defend, Kang Hongdao directly went on the offensive. Zhou Chongyi wielded his blade, his entire body¡¯s skin seeming to be scalded, as the searing heat swept out in all directions. He swung his blade towards Chen Fei¡¯s sword. Combining the strength of two mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Zhou Chongyi couldn¡¯t believe they would lose to Chen Fei in a direct confrontation. Chen Fei glanced at Zhou Chongyi, and a spatial grid opened up. A light point appeared beside Zhou Chongyi. The moment this light point appeared, the terrifying aura almost made Zhou Chongyi¡¯s blood run cold, far more terrifying than the sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand at the moment. But how did this attack appear? Why was there no warning! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Countless thoughts flashed through Zhou Chongyi¡¯s mind. His blade instinctively blocked to his side. He no longer had time to focus on Kang Hongdao. The sword energy beside him made him feel like he was on the edge of an abyss. ¡°Boom!¡± The sword energy forcibly smashed through Zhou Chongyi¡¯s blade, piercing straight through his body, leaving a terrifying wound that penetrated from front to back. Countless sword energies ravaged within Zhou Chongyi¡¯s body, shattering the essence within him like dry branches, and in the blink of an eye, Zhou Chongyi¡¯s vitality dissipated. One sword, one life. A mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator met his end just like that.. Chapter 566 - Chapter 566: Who Can Take It? Chapter 566: Who Can Take It? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Kang Hongdao sensed the dissipation of Zhou Chongyi¡¯s aura, his mind went blank, and another expert appeared, launching a surprise attack on Zhou Chongyi? The strength of this assailant was even more terrifying than Chen Fei before him? Under a single sword strike, there was no possibility of even a momentary resistance! Before Kang Hongdao could think any further, the Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand collided with Kang Hongdao¡¯s blade. Kang Hongdao dared to engage in direct combat with Chen Fei because he knew Zhou Chongyi would support him from the side. With the combined efforts of the two, they might not necessarily lose to Chen Fei. But now that Zhou Chongyi was dead, relying solely on Kang Hongdao¡¯s strength, how could he be a match for Chen Fei? Even though Kang Hongdao was not considered weak, being in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the outcome was already decided. ¡°Boom!¡± Amidst a loud crash, Kang Hongdao spewed out a mouthful of blood mist, and his body involuntarily flew backward. Kang Hongdao desperately tried to dissipate the immense force within his body, but this power was so terrifying that Kang Hongdao couldn¡¯t dispel it in a short time. ¡°Swoosh!¡± The sound of the sword blade cutting through the air resounded, and Kang Hongdao looked up to see Chen Fei already in front of him, another sword thrusting towards him at this moment. Without giving any time for relief, a plea of desperation appeared on Kang Hongdao¡¯s face. He wanted to beg for mercy, he wanted to live, he didn¡¯t want to die like this. However, before Kang Hongdao¡¯s mouth could even move, Chen Fei¡¯s sword blade came down forcefully like a mountain, crushing down. ¡°Boom!¡± The sea surface beneath Chen Fei¡¯s feet sunk tens of meters, countless ripples spread out. Kang Hongdao¡¯s body stiffened, his eyes fixed on Chen Fei, his breath dissipating into nothingness. Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword trembled slightly, bursting with sword essence, and Kang Hongdao¡¯s body turned into ashes. Another surge of spiritual essence entered the Qianyuan Sword, the light on the sword¡¯s body flickering unpredictably. Tong Linyun, not far away, watched in shock as Chen Fei successively killed Zhou Chongyi and Kang Hongdao, along with the earlier incident involving Liao Minglei, three mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had died. Just a moment ago, Tong Linyun had been besieged by Liao Minglei and the others, her own injuries accumulating, while Liao Minglei and his companions remained unscathed. Each time they attacked her, Liao Minglei and the others seemed as relaxed as taking a stroll in the park. If it weren¡¯t for their reluctance to harm themselves, Tong Linyun wouldn¡¯t have been able to hold on for so long. Yet, these three mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had now fallen to Chen Fei, the young man Tong Linyun had previously considered talented but in need of time to mature. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei gathered the belongings of Zhou Chongyi and the others, then swiftly approached Tong Linyun¡¯s side. With a single stroke of his sword, he erased all traces of their presence. He then grabbed her shoulder and vanished from the spot. Chen Fei¡¯s appearance on this deserted island was purely under the watchful eyes of the heavens. This was one of the safest routes back to Sea Dominion City. Tong Linyun had originally been running in the direction of Sea Dominion City but had been forced to stop on this deserted island. Confirming that there were no other strong individuals around Tong Linyun, Chen Fei proceeded to eliminate Zhou Chongyi and the others before rescuing her. The battle just now had ended within an extremely short period, wasting no time for Chen Fei. In fact, he even gained a few Qiankun Bags. Upon returning to Sea Dominion City, Chen Fei had no intention of leaving the city again in the short term. Returning safely to Sea Dominion City would bring its own troubles, but staying within the city was undoubtedly the safest option. With this task as a foundation, Sea Dominion City wouldn¡¯t assign any other tasks to Chen Fei in the short term. It could be said that this one task had effectively completed Chen Fei¡¯s task quota for the foreseeable future. Chen Fei held Tong Linyun¡¯s arm, using his elemental power to heal her injuries. Tong Linyun, in a daze, leaned against Chen Fei, and soon fell unconscious. Tong Linyun¡¯s injuries had actually reached the level of affecting her essence. The fact that she could hold on showed her incredibly strong willpower. With the assistance of the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei¡¯s journey ahead was smooth and uneventful. There were no further surprises, and they finally returned to Sea Dominion City. Upon their return to the city, Tong Linyun woke up to find herself leaning against Chen Fei¡¯s back, her cheeks flushing red. Especially after the recent battle, Tong Linyun¡¯s clothes were already tattered and torn. Although Chen Fei had draped a cloak over her, she still felt a bit shy. Chen Fei led Tong Linyun to the front of the task hall. Just as they were about to enter, they noticed the figure of Qin Haishan appearing from behind. Surprisingly, Qin Haishan had returned to Sea Dominion City later than Chen Fei. Worried about possible interceptions outside the city, Qin Haishan lacked Chen Fei¡¯s exceptional eye technique and naturally took a longer route back for safety. Seeing Chen Fei, Qin Haishan was overjoyed. He hadn¡¯t expected Chen Fei to return to the city faster than himself after intercepting Zhao Chengzhong and the others. Qin Haishan didn¡¯t inquire about how Chen Fei managed to escape back, but he remembered one thing: his life had been saved by Chen Fei. Without Chen Fei, facing two mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Qin Haishan knew he wouldn¡¯t have stood a chance. Chen Fei and the others entered the task hall, submitted their mission, and were then taken to a secluded chamber. ¡°The target location is a Formless Realm Formation¡­ On our way back, we were intercepted¡­¡± Inside the chamber, Chen Fei recounted the events of the mission in detail. When he mentioned the Formless Realm Formation, Sun Lixin¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but change. Sun Lixin hadn¡¯t expected this emergency mission to involve a Formless Realm Formation. Being an attendant in the task hall, Sun Lixin naturally understood what a Formless Realm Formation was. He then heard about Chen Fei and the others being intercepted, with Xu Wucheng and Guo Huasheng still missing. Sun Lixin didn¡¯t dare delay and immediately reported the situation. Soon, a team of five late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators disappeared within Sea Dominion City. Given the amount of time that had passed, as Chen Fei had mentioned, three late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators against Xu Wucheng would likely have had grim odds. Regardless, it was necessary to send someone out to search, or it would be too disheartening. ¡°I want to see the Alliance Leader!¡± Chen Fei said after Sun Lixin returned. In Ning Yanding¡¯s memories, Chen Fei had seen the faces of several traitors. Sharing this information would be hard for others to believe, even for Sun Lixin, who was an attendant in the task hall, as he didn¡¯t have such authority. Therefore, Chen Fei could only meet with Min Yanluo. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, only someone like Min Yanluo, at the Mountain Sea Realm, could make decisive decisions. Moreover, Min Yanluo¡¯s tolerance for traitors would likely be the lowest. Sun Lixin looked at Chen Fei, pondered for a moment, and said, ¡°I cannot decide whether the Alliance Leader will see you, but I can inform him of your request!¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei bowed. ¡°For the time being, it¡¯s best for you not to leave the city. Within the city, no one dares to do anything to you,¡± Sun Lixin advised. ¡°Understood!¡± Chen Fei and the others nodded. Sun Lixin watched as Chen Fei and the others disappeared from the task hall. He quickly reported the results of the emergency mission and also mentioned Chen Fei¡¯s request to see the Alliance Leader. That was all Sun Lixin could do. He couldn¡¯t fully anticipate how the higher-ups would decide. The rewards for this emergency mission hadn¡¯t been distributed yet. The outcome couldn¡¯t simply be determined by Chen Fei¡¯s request. There needed to be a validation process, which would take some time. The Formless Realm Formation couldn¡¯t be ignored within Sea Dominion City. ¡°Do you have a place to stay?¡± Tong Linyun asked Chen Fei as they walked down the street, her eyes shimmering with a faint light. ¡°I just arrived in Sea Dominion City and received this mission,¡± Chen Fei replied. Chen Fei shook his head with a smile and continued, ¡°But I plan to rent a cultivation room. While in Sea Dominion City, I can stay in the cultivation room.¡± Sea Dominion City was shrouded by a massive array, and this cultivation room was located near one of the array nodes. Therefore, the spiritual energy contained within was much denser than other places. Moreover, being near a node meant that the defense array of this cultivation room was connected to the city¡¯s array. It could be said that as long as Sea Dominion City remained intact, no one else could break into this cultivation room. In terms of safety and privacy, this cultivation room was an excellent choice. ¡°Really? I happen to be in that area too. What a coincidence,¡± Tong Linyun said with a slight smile. Chen Fei glanced at Qin Haishan, who shook his head and said, ¡°I¡¯ll just find a random inn.¡± While cultivation rooms had many benefits, they were also expensive. Compared to the immediate effects of pills, the spiritual energy in these rooms was more of an added bonus. In the southwestern area of Sea Dominion City, the figures of Chen Fei and the others appeared. Chen Fei noticed that Tong Linyun didn¡¯t seem very familiar with the types of cultivation rooms here, as if it were her first time renting one. As if sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Tong Linyun¡¯s cheeks flushed red, but she quickly pretended as if nothing had happened. As night fell, Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the cultivation room. The furnishings here were extremely simple, designed specifically for cultivation. If one desired a more comfortable place to stay, the inns within the city would be the preferred choice. Chen Fei looked at the items before him: five Qiankun Bags and five middle-grade spiritual treasures. Just the five middle-grade spiritual treasures alone were worth nearly eight to nine thousand middle-grade elemental stones, an extremely exaggerated figure. On the other hand, the items inside the Qiankun Bags were of relatively low value, consisting mostly of cultivation pills, healing elixirs, and some middle-grade elemental stones. Adding everything together, including the five middle-grade spiritual treasures, the total value exceeded ten thousand middle-grade elemental stones. ¡°Hum!¡± The array in Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation room trembled slightly, indicating someone was seeking an audience outside. Chen Fei stowed the Qiankun Bags in his sleeve and approached the door of the cultivation room, opening it to find Tong Linyun standing outside. ¡°The injuries in my body are too severe. I wonder if you can help with the healing?¡± Tong Linyun¡¯s eyes carried a hint of bewilderment as she stared directly at Chen Fei. For female martial artists, the stronger their strength, the higher their demands for their own appearance. At this moment, Tong Linyun looked like a young woman in her twenties. Her skin seemed delicate enough to be pierced by a gentle breeze, and beneath the loose-fitting clothes, her seductive figure was hard to conceal. The slight paleness on her face due to injury only added to her pitiful appearance. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s expression was slightly stunned. He stepped aside, welcoming Tong Linyun into the cultivation room. Moments later, the spiritual energy in the cultivation room began to tremble rhythmically. Sometimes it surged like raging waves, engulfing heaven and earth. Sometimes it flowed like a clear spring, unceasing and continuous! Tong Linyun was skilled in defense, but today, she suddenly found herself unable to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s attacks. Wave after wave, it was relentless.. Anyone else in her place would struggle to endure it! Chapter 567 - Chapter 567: Transformation Chapter 567: Transformation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A night of wind and rain, falling flowers and flowing water. In the early morning, Tong Linyun left Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation room with a rosy complexion. The outcome of last night, Tong Linyun¡¯s proud defense, was ultimately broken through completely by Chen Fei. Though not admitting defeat verbally, the result spoke for itself, it was definitely Tong Linyun who fell unconscious who lost. Tong Linyun came to find Chen Fei for many reasons: gratitude, admiration for strength, and the strong impression of seeing Chen Fei turn the tide in desperate situations. And now, this strong impression had one more aspect¡ªChen Fei¡¯s almost inhuman physique. Chen Fei watched Tong Linyun leave, then took out the five Qiankun Bags again and began to organize them. Yesterday was just a rough categorization; today, Chen Fei planned to carefully examine the contents of the five Qiankun Bags one by one. Anything useless to him could be sold or given to the Primordial Sword Sect. This whole process would take several hours. Most of the time, Chen Fei would be inspecting the various jade slips inside the Qiankun Bags. Kang Hongdao and the other four did not place their primary cultivation methods inside the Qiankun Bags. Most martial artists didn¡¯t, especially when it came to sect inheritance matters. Chen Fei didn¡¯t acquire the primary cultivation methods of the five individuals, and while it was somewhat regrettable, he didn¡¯t feel disappointed. The Profound Heavenly Sword he currently possessed might not be the strongest technique within the Qianyu Alliance, but it was undoubtedly among the top tier. Ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques were no longer sufficient to complement the Profound Heavenly Sword. However, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t cease his collection of techniques. ¡°Stones from other mountains can be used for jade,¡± as the saying goes. Perhaps ordinary techniques couldn¡¯t strengthen the Profound Heavenly Sword, but accumulating more knowledge was still beneficial in the long run. Perhaps one day, he could integrate them with other techniques to form a new martial skill. Just like the Mirror Image Technique he learned in Immortal Cloud City initially; it was just an ordinary mental technique. However, when combined with other mental techniques, it underwent a qualitative change. And Chen Fei¡¯s current Heavenly Eyes were the result of several eye techniques merging together. Individually, these eye techniques weren¡¯t particularly remarkable, but within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they were indeed nothing special. However, once fused together, they enhanced Chen Fei¡¯s observational acuity far beyond that of ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. They even surpassed the observational abilities of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. After inspecting all the jade slips in the Qiankun Bags, only two remained before Chen Fei. The other jade slips were of little help to Chen Fei at his current stage, but he could bring them back to the Primordial Sword Sect as part of the sect¡¯s heritage. As for these two jade slips before him, they could be considered a significant gain this time. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, their value was not less than that of a middle-grade spiritual treasure, perhaps even higher. Of course, to others, these might just be two difficult-to-cultivate techniques. The Mirage Projection Technique! A technique for cultivating mirage projections. Unlike the Soaring Heaven Technique Chen Fei practiced in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, this Mirage Projection Technique was significantly more ambitious in its concept. Its ultimate goal was to cultivate a true projection that could self-cultivate, indistinguishable from the original. In other words, the projection would have its own physical body, no different from an ordinary cultivator. If the original body were to perish, the projection could seamlessly take its place, essentially granting an extra life. This concept sounded incredibly enticing. After all, the world was exceedingly perilous, and it was difficult to predict what accidents might occur during cultivation. Having such a projection would alleviate many worries. However, while the Mirage Projection Technique was lofty in concept, Chen Fei discovered upon thorough reading that even if he mastered the technique to its highest realm, it wouldn¡¯t achieve its ultimate goal. The human body was exceedingly complex; it wasn¡¯t as simple as recreating a physical body to perfectly mimic a person. However, it seemed the Mirage Projection Technique was aware of this limitation, as it proposed an alternative: body snatching. By taking over the body of a dying individual, one could implant their own consciousness into their mind. However, this approach also presented a problem. Because the physical body and the soul were not compatible, even if the soul had extremely high quality, it was difficult to predict the ultimate martial achievements that could be reached. Perhaps one could enter the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but when it came to the Combined Aperture Tempering fusion realm, it would likely become even more challenging, perhaps even impossible to achieve. Furthermore, there was another crucial issue: since there were truly two physical bodies, over time, the consciousness within the projection would develop a separate identity due to its independent existence. Though the projection might still be considered ¡°you,¡± it became unclear whether it fundamentally remained so. Even if the original consciousness occasionally synchronized with the projection¡¯s consciousness, it was difficult to prevent this phenomenon from occurring. It could be said that while this Mirage Projection Technique was extremely profound, its drawbacks were also significant, making its worthiness entirely subjective. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Upon seeing this technique, Chen Fei had no intention of resorting to body snatching. He simply wanted to integrate this technique with the aspects of the original Soaring Heaven Technique Projection. The Mirage Projection was weak in strength, limited to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, unable to grow further, and currently used by Chen Fei as an elder for teaching purposes within the sect. It couldn¡¯t stray too far from the original body, or it would dissipate. But if this Mirage Projection were combined with the Mirage Projection Technique, perhaps a different effect could be produced. This is the technique recorded in one of the jade slips. As for the technique within the other jade slip, it seems to be no less formidable in concept than the Mirage Projection Technique. The Blood Refining Art! It¡¯s a kind of body refining technique, but it differs greatly from typical body refining techniques.. Chapter 568 - Chapter 568: Transformation (2) Chapter 568: Transformation (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The physique of demonic beasts is much stronger than that of warriors of the same level; this is the innate talent of demonic beasts, akin to the refinement of a warrior¡¯s mental state. Since the physique of demonic beasts is formidable, why not directly refine their flesh and blood into the body, bridging the physical gap and allowing warriors to possess a physique akin to demonic beasts? In terms of theory, this cultivation method should be feasible. However, after Chen Fei thoroughly studied the Blood Refining Art, he discovered a problem with this method: the adverse effects of demonic beast flesh and blood on warriors. Ordinarily, warriors might ingest demonic beast flesh and blood to refine the essence within and advance their cultivation. As for the practice of directly supplementing one¡¯s body with demonic beast flesh and blood, some warriors have considered it, but ultimately found themselves transformed into unrecognizable beings, or even succumbing to madness and death. Chen Fei never considered using this method to enhance his physique because he couldn¡¯t resolve the adverse effects of demonic beast flesh and blood on his own mental state. If Chen Fei could solve this problem, he would be able to directly absorb the spiritual essence obtained through the Slaughter Spirit Technique. Chen Fei was unwilling to absorb those spiritual essences, let alone consider using the method of enhancing his physique with demonic beast flesh and blood. However, the reason Chen Fei deliberately displayed this jade slip was that he saw another way to use this cultivation method. Could he find a location on his body where only some demonic beast flesh and blood could be refined? When activating the Blood Refining Art, the aura of the demonic beast would blend with his own, creating a new aura. Without activating the technique, the aura would revert to its original state. If he could achieve this, Chen Fei would essentially have another identity. If this were possible, then the value of the Blood Refining Art to Chen Fei would be significant. Even if other warriors had the same idea, it would be difficult to accomplish because initially, one must comprehend the Blood Refining Art to its peak in order to have such precise control. To comprehend the technique to its peak, one must first integrate demonic beast flesh and blood from the beginning, an essential step. In other words, from the beginning, your body might already be tainted by the bestial nature of demonic beasts. Later on, there would be no such thing as precise control. Once you start practicing the Blood Refining Art, there is no turning back. But Chen Fei is different; he has the Panel! With the Panel, he can directly skip the step of integrating demonic beast flesh and blood and use other methods to cultivate proficiency in the technique. ¡°Fuse!1¡® ¡°Technique discovered: Shadow Escape Technique!¡± ¡°Discovered technique. Would you like to spend thirty-five mid-grade elemental stones to simplify the Shadow Escape Technique?¡± ¡°Simplifying Shadow Escape Technique¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Shadow Escape Technique -? Soaring Heaven Technique!¡± Chen Fei first fused the Shadow Escape Technique, then simplified it. The cost wasn¡¯t high; thirty-five mid-grade elemental stones were not considered a hefty price for Chen Fei now. With his eyes closed, Chen Fei stood in place, sensing the changes in the Soaring Heaven Technique. After a moment, a phantom figure walked out from behind Chen Fei. Though still at the Aperture Tempering realm, there was a significant change compared to before¡ªthe upper limit of this phantom was raised. After the fusion, the proficiency of the Soaring Heaven Technique dropped to the Mastery Realm. When at the Perfect Realm, Chen Fei could infuse elemental energy to elevate the phantom to the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s strength. Once Chen Fei cultivates the Soaring Heaven Technique to Great Completion, he can even infuse elemental energy to elevate the phantom to the initial stage of the Combined Apertures Realm. Compared to the original version, the current Soaring Heaven Technique has a drawback: if the main body dies, the phantom will also dissipate immediately and cannot possess a second life. At the same time, Chen Fei cannot summon a phantom of initial Combined Apertures Realm strength every time he calls upon the Soaring Heaven Technique after mastering it to Great Completion. To have a phantom at the initial stage of the Combined Apertures Realm, Chen Fei must continually temper the phantom, somewhat similar to tempering a spiritual weapon. Normally, the phantom could be reabsorbed into the main body, but if the phantom was destroyed while acting outside, Chen Fei must reforge a new one, starting from the Aperture Tempering realm. Though not perfect, Chen Fei was quite satisfied. Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind if the phantom was destroyed and needed to be reformed. With the Slaughter Spirit Technique, he could directly infuse the majestic spiritual essence obtained after slaying sea monsters into the phantom. With the power of these spiritual essences, tempering the phantom was much easier than tempering a spiritual weapon. Moreover, the phantom was no longer limited by distance; even if it was far from the main body, it wouldn¡¯t dissipate. Without the nourishment of flesh and blood, the phantom couldn¡¯t develop any other spiritual wisdom. ¡°Discover technique. Would you like to spend thirty mid-grade elemental stones to simplify the Blood Refining Art?¡± ¡°Simplifying Blood Refining Art¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Blood Refining Art -> Blood Exhange!¡± Thirty mid-grade elemental stones, slightly cheaper than simplifying the Soaring Heaven Technique just now. Chen Fei looked at the simplified content and thought for a moment. His right hand swept across his arm, revealing a gaping wound from which blood was drawn into the air. Chen Fei activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, causing his bone marrow to start producing blood. With Chen Fei¡¯s current physique, producing blood was a straightforward task. As Chen Fei completed this step, insights into the Blood Refining Art began to emerge in his mind. Compared to other warriors who practiced the Blood Refining Art, which required directly refining demonic beast flesh and blood, Chen Fei¡¯s method was much simpler. However, Chen Fei looked at the blood in the air and wondered, how much blood would be wasted if he continued to practice like this? Chen Fei controlled his bone marrow to stop producing blood and redirected the blood in the air back into his body. However, there were no insights into the technique appearing in his mind. Clearly, Chen Fei¡¯s simple manipulation of blood flow in and out did not meet the requirements for the simplified Blood Exchange technique. After some thought, Chen Fei retracted the blood and simultaneously withdrew all traces related to himself from the blood. The flesh and blood cultivated through the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique contained Chen Fei¡¯s absolute imprint. Only in this way could Chen Fei¡¯s flesh and blood quickly recover after injury. Perhaps achieve achievements like Blood Rebirth in the future. The blood in the air turned into ownerless fresh blood containing only energy. Chen Fei guided it into his body while allowing other blood to fill in the imprints. As the blood entered his body, insights into the Blood Refining Art began to emerge in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. A smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s face as blood flowed from his left arm, circled around the chamber, the imprint disappeared, and then flowed into his right arm. The blood emitted a red glow, reflecting on Chen Fei¡¯s cheeks. This scene of cultivation might seem somewhat eerie, but fortunately, Chen Fei was in a concealed chamber, and no one else witnessed it. Meanwhile, Chen Fei divided two strands of elemental energy within his body, activating the Soaring Heaven Technique and the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword. Insights into the Shadow Escape Technique and the Profound Heavenly Sword emerged in his mind simultaneously. At one moment, insights into three techniques collided incessantly in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. It was only because of Chen Fei¡¯s powerful mental state that he could barely manage to multitask like this. Although somewhat uncomfortable, the sensation of rapidly comprehending techniques was irresistibly captivating. Just past noon, the chamber of cultivation slightly vibrated, and Chen Fei opened his eyes. All the blood swirling around him entered his body. Chen Fei stood up and opened the chamber, finding Sun Lixin from the Mission Hall waiting outside. ¡°Your mission has been verified. You can go and claim your rewards,¡± Sun Lixin said, giving Chen Fei a glance. Chen Fei¡¯s heart stirred. The verification happened so quickly; was it a peak Combined Apertures Realm operative who went undercover, or did someone from the Mountain Sea Realm intervene? ¡°Have Xu Wucheng and Guo Huasheng been found?¡± Chen Fei asked hurriedly. ¡°Not yet,¡± Sun Lixin shook his head. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Even though he had lost hope already, hearing this news still elicited a faint sigh. ¡°Your request to see the Alliance Leader has been approved. Follow me now,¡± Sun Lixin continued. Approved? Chen Fei¡¯s heart trembled slightly. This must be the reason why Sun Lixin came to find him. Min Yanlu, from the Mountain Sea Realm, the strongest in the Thousand Feathers Alliance! Chapter 569 - Chapter 569: Dumb Chapter 569: Dumb Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Throughout the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, many legends circulated about Min Yanlu. Yes, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu had already become a legendary figure. Because the vast majority of people had never seen Min Yanlu. They had only heard of him, but never seen him! Don¡¯t mention ordinary warriors; even experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were often treated in this manner. Take, for example, Qin Haishan and his group within the Sea Peak City; they hadn¡¯t seen Min Yanlu, and naturally, neither had Chen Fei. The closest anyone had been to Min Yanlu recently was probably when they entered the Enlightenment Tower. The Enlightenment Tower was a spiritual treasure belonging to Min Yanlu. This treasure had many avatars and was established in various major cities within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. However, although many people hadn¡¯t seen Min Yanlu, it didn¡¯t hinder the spread of various anecdotes about him. It was rumored that before the establishment of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu had actually been born in this area. Being able to become a strong figure in the Mountain Sea Realm, Min Yanlu¡¯s talent and comprehension were naturally extraordinary, stunningly talented, and unparalleled among peers. But Min Yanlu truly gained fame after coming of age. The Min family was a prominent family. Nowadays, they were naturally the strongest family within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Before the establishment of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, they had also been a powerful clan capable of suppressing an entire city. Before coming of age, Min Yanlu showed no talent whatsoever, and even appeared somewhat dull-witted, lagging behind in both martial arts and academics. Those with sharp intellects often learned fully after being taught once, and could even extrapolate further, allowing them to progress swiftly in martial arts. However, Min Yanlu needed to be taught five or six times before truly remembering, and if he didn¡¯t practice for a while, he would forget some of what had been taught before. With such a talent, if he were from an ordinary family, he would have long abandoned the idea of learning martial arts or academics. But the Min family was a prominent clan, and despite Min Yanlu¡¯s dullness, he received all the treatment he was entitled to as the legitimate heir. Also, because of his dullness, his siblings were least wary of him, and Min Yanlu had never suffered any oppression since childhood. Chen Fei was somewhat surprised when he first saw the biography of Min Yanlu. Not only was he surprised by Min Yanlu¡¯s dullness before coming of age, but he was also astonished that such matters could be spread within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Clearly, regarding Min Yanlu¡¯s biography, someone within the Thousand Feathers Alliance had deliberately organized and recorded it, spreading it out. This led Chen Fei to involuntarily think of Min Yanlu¡¯s Enlightenment Tower and Master Haiyue¡¯s Haiyue Cave. These Mountain Sea Realm experts seemed to have intentionally tried to spread their reputation further. Before coming of age, Min Yanlu had spent nearly twenty years seemingly accomplishing nothing, neither excelling in academics nor martial arts. If he hadn¡¯t been born into a clan like the Min family, his situation would have been more than just blending into the crowd. Before the establishment of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, conflicts among warriors in this region had been extremely frequent. Sometimes it was for resources, other times it was simply to save face. In the world of warriors, sometimes there were many reasons for doing something, but sometimes, there was no need for any reason at all; many acted purely based on mood. Given the survival of the fittest, naturally, many warriors wanted to live more selfishly. In such a situation, ordinary people were easily caught in the crossfire, dying without understanding why. Min Yanlu, being dull-witted and slow to learn anything, could only do the lowest kinds of tasks. And such individuals were the most easily abandoned. However, there were no ¡°ifs¡± in life. After performing the coming-of-age ceremony in his clan, Min Yanlu seemed to suddenly undergo a transformation. It wasn¡¯t just that he learned things faster like ordinary people; Min Yanlu seemed to undergo a complete metamorphosis, becoming a completely different person. If Min Yanlu¡¯s temperament hadn¡¯t changed, and there were no abnormalities in his mind, the Min family would probably have suspected that Min Yanlu had been possessed by someone. But upon careful consideration, it seemed unlikely that someone capable of possessing others would choose someone like Min Yanlu, whose lack of talent and potential was evident. Min Yanlu began to display monstrous talent. The phrase ¡°learning by analogy¡± was no longer sufficient to describe Min Yanlu¡¯s aptitude. After learning a martial art, Min Yanlu could even innovate upon it once he reached the pinnacle of cultivation. At the age when one usually started martial arts training, Min Yanlu was already a bit late. Just like Chen Fei¡¯s predecessor, who started martial arts training too late and ultimately died from overwork without adequate nutrition. Min Yanlu naturally didn¡¯t have problems with nutrition and wouldn¡¯t die from overwork. He only needed to showcase his talent, and various resources would naturally be offered to him. And so, Min Yanlu¡¯s cultivation realm was advancing at an astonishing speed. Min Yanlu was well aware of the internal power struggles within large clans. Therefore, he chose to lie low at first. By the time others realized something was amiss, Min Yanlu¡¯s cultivation had already reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At this cultivation level, even if Min Yanlu¡¯s siblings had the intention to do something, they were now powerless to act. Breaking through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was as simple for Min Yanlu as eating and drinking, with no obstacles whatsoever. By this time, Min Yanlu¡¯s reputation had begun to spread to the surrounding areas. Ten years later, Min Yanlu broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, propelling the Min family to a new level. During the mid and late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Min Yanlu¡¯s growth was accompanied by struggles, but also by various opportunities. Just when people thought Min Yanlu would continue to follow the usual path of cultivation and reach the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Min Yanlu suddenly left, departing from the current region of the Thousand Feathers Alliance and venturing alone to the Outer Territories, which were filled with sea demons. For thirty years, there was no news from him. When others began to suspect that Min Yanlu might have died in the Outer Territories, he returned, directly returning with the cultivation realm of the Mountain Sea Realm. Gathering all the forces within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, although there were some obstacles, with the power of the Mountain Sea Realm, ultimately no force could resist, and the Thousand Feathers Alliance was officially established. Min Yanlu¡¯s life could be described as full of ups and downs. When Chen Fei read about it at the time, he almost treated it as a storybook. Not only Chen Fei, but probably most people within the Thousand Feathers Alliance had similar thoughts. At this moment, as Chen Fei was about to meet Min Yanlu, memories involuntarily flooded his mind. Sun Lixin led Chen Fei to the central location of Sea Dominion City, which was the restricted area of Sea Dominion City. No one was allowed to approach because it was where Min Yanlu usually practiced. In front of a courtyard, Sun Lixin stopped and respectfully approached the door, knocking on it. After a moment, the door of the courtyard opened, and a burly man with a long beard stepped out. He glanced at Sun Lixin, nodded slightly, then turned to look at Chen Fei. After sizing up Chen Fei, the burly man spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Master has just gone out. You can follow me for now, and when Master returns, I will inform him.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei bowed slightly to the burly man. This burly man was named Gu Danying. His name sounded somewhat elegant, but no one dared to make fun of him based on his name. As one of Min Yanlu¡¯s closed-door disciples at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Gu Danying was one of the few people in the Thousand Feathers Alliance who had the most hope of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Even the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the top ten powers were slightly inferior to Gu Danying in terms of potential. It was rumored that Min Yanlu had great expectations for Gu Danying as well, hoping that he could produce the third Mountain Sea Realm expert in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Gu Danying nodded slightly, leading Chen Fei into the courtyard before disappearing. Chen Fei stood patiently in the courtyard, simultaneously activating the Soaring Heaven Technique within his body. In his sea of consciousness, insights of the Shadow Escape Technique rose. He refrained from using the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword, as it would have been slightly inappropriate given the circumstances, as it tends to draw attention with its movements. While the Soaring Heaven Technique was indeed a simple cultivation method for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, especially after the internal cultivation realms merged into one Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the movements and actions required to activate this cultivation method were so subtle as to be negligible. Continuously experiencing insights within his sea of consciousness, the seemingly dull wait at this moment didn¡¯t make Chen Fei feel any discomfort. Although it was slightly less compared to experiencing three different insights simultaneously in the cultivation chamber, as long as progress was being made, time was not wasted. After several hours of waiting, Gu Danying stood in front of Chen Fei, who finally opened his eyes. ¡°Making the most of your time for cultivation. Well done!¡± Gu Danying nodded slightly as he looked at Chen Fei, finding him somewhat more pleasing to the eye. Having reviewed Chen Fei¡¯s information, Gu Danying knew that Chen Fei had broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in his early thirties, which was no less remarkable than the geniuses from the top powers. Now, it was evident that Chen Fei possessed exceptional talent, but his diligence was also one of the main reasons for his progress. Gu Danying himself was extremely diligent in his cultivation. Even though he had reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he knew that without breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, there was no further progress to be made. Yet Gu Danying still spent most of his time on cultivation every day, even more than before. Despite his relentless efforts, his cultivation realm remained stagnant, but Gu Danying persisted nonetheless. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s diligence in cultivation, Gu Danying felt a sense of acknowledgment. ¡°Senior, you praise me too much,¡± Chen Fei replied, bowing respectfully. ¡°Master has decided to see you. Follow me,¡± Gu Danying nodded and didn¡¯t say much more, turning and walking ahead. Chen Fei followed Gu Danying to another courtyard. The door of the courtyard was already open, and Gu Danying halted in front of it, gesturing for Chen Fei to enter. Chen Fei nodded and stepped past Gu Danying into the courtyard. In his sea of consciousness, the power of the Dragon-Sealing Elephant and God-Sealing Elephant fluctuated slightly before falling into silence again. Feeling puzzled, Chen Fei opened his eyes and found himself in a chamber. Sitting calmly in front of a tea table was a person, who was now looking at Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Greetings, Alliance Master!¡± Chen Fei bowed his head and saluted. Inside the chamber, Chen Fei sensed that his power was completely sealed off, but it was vastly different from the usual sealing; it felt as if his power had vanished altogether. At this moment, Chen Fei felt like an ordinary person. Power doesn¡¯t just vanish for no reason. It must be that Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness had been deceived, leading him to mistakenly believe that his elemental and mental powers had disappeared. However, in this case, perception was reality. If one couldn¡¯t sense their power, it was essentially no different from actually losing it.. Chapter 570 - Chapter 570: Divine Soul Cultivation Chapter 570: Divine Soul Cultivation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Why do you want to see me?¡± Min Yanlu looked at Chen Fei calmly. Chen Fei had discovered some information about people aligning with sea demons, but Min Yanlu didn¡¯t seem to place any particular importance or enthusiasm towards Chen Fei because of this. Being willing to meet Chen Fei was already considered a reward for discovering the information about the Formless Realm Formation. ¡°I have found some information about individuals who have allied with sea demons,¡± Chen Fei cut to the chase. For strong practitioners like Min Yanlu in the Mountain Sea Realm, polite words held no interest. Chen Fei had to convey the matter that needed to be explained in the quickest way possible. ¡°Oh? Have you captured one of them?¡± A hint of interest appeared on Min Yanlu¡¯s face. He sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura for a moment¡ªearly Combined Aperture Tempering realm? No, there was something peculiar about the aura. Min Yanlu¡¯s expression shifted slightly, but he refrained from forcefully probing Chen Fei further; it wouldn¡¯t serve much purpose. To Min Yanlu, regardless of Chen Fei¡¯s realm, it was all the same. Even if Chen Fei was currently in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it wouldn¡¯t have much impact on the current situation. Of course, if Chen Fei were at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it would be effective. But if truly at the pinnacle, that unique aura would never escape Min Yanlu¡¯s perception. ¡°I haven¡¯t captured anyone yet, but I used the Dream Entry Technique to investigate someone, thus obtaining some information,¡± Chen Fei replied softly. ¡°Dream Entry Technique? You actually possess Dream Shadow Master Master¡¯s techniques; that¡¯s intriguing,¡± Min Yanlu¡¯s interest deepened in his gaze. ¡°Dream Shadow Master Master?¡± Chen Fei expressed some confusion at Min Yanlu¡¯s words. Initially, the crystal he obtained from the Dream Devourer didn¡¯t mention who created the Dream Entry Technique. Perhaps the complete technique would have some explanation, but the content recorded on Chen Fei¡¯s small portion of the crystal was too limited. ¡°He¡¯s an unparalleled master, with a sanctuary left tens of thousands of miles away. If you¡¯re interested, you could give it a try,¡± Min Yanlu¡¯s tone became more animated as he spoke of Dream Shadow Master. Tens of thousands of miles? Chen Fei blinked at the distance mentioned by Min Yanlu, unsure of how to respond. In terms of his current speed, crossing such a distance wasn¡¯t entirely out of reach for Chen Fei. However, there was a problem here: being tens of thousands of miles away meant completely departing from the Thousand Feathers Alliance. That place was a world truly dominated by sea demons. It wasn¡¯t that there were no human martial artists, but with Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, he could only barely ensure his own safety within. Even a slight stroke of bad luck could lead to death, a common occurrence there. Based on the information Chen Fei had gathered, the Thousand Feathers Alliance was actually situated in a corner of the Boundless Sea. The farther one ventured from the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the more powerful sea demons lurked outside. And that time, when so many sea demons had come to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, rumors had it that there had been a disturbance in the Boundless Sea, driving these sea demons to seek refuge here. The geographical location of the Thousand Feathers Alliance had aligned with the choice of refuge for these sea demons, leading to such a conflict. However, this was just one of the more widely circulated explanations, and whether it was true or not, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t verify. ¡°Show me the Dream Entry Technique,¡± Min Yanlu hadn¡¯t intended to wait for Chen Fei¡¯s response, instructing directly. As Min Yanlu¡¯s words fell, Chen Fei had felt the power that had been blocking him completely lift. Without delay, Chen Fei had begun to activate the Dream Entry Technique. Chen Fei had pointed forward, and a subtle ripple had spread out. The surrounding elemental energy had vibrated slightly in response to the ripple, harmonizing with each other. Sensing the power in Chen Fei¡¯s gesture, Min Yanlu had nodded slightly. The exceptionally pure dream power had confirmed that Chen Fei¡¯s words had not been false. The dream state, as Min Yanlu had understood, often left many people unaware after being affected by its power. It had been precisely because of this that Dream Shadow Master¡¯s reputation had been so widespread in the Boundless Sea, and his sanctuary had attracted so many people eager to test themselves. The goal? To attain such a unique and powerful technique. Min Yanlu had also attempted it years ago but ultimately failed. It hadn¡¯t been due to his lack of talent, but rather the incompatible nature between him and the dream techniques. Even if he had practiced reluctantly, he hadn¡¯t been able to reach the pinnacle. ¡°Show me the memories you¡¯ve seen,¡± Min Yanlu looked at Chen Fei, a hint of amusement now visible on his face. If those in the Boundless Sea were to know that someone could wield dream techniques with such proficiency, there would likely be a scramble to claim this individual. However, this wasn¡¯t the Boundless Sea; this was the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Such unique talents didn¡¯t offer any particular assistance to Min Yanlu. But it couldn¡¯t be denied that in Min Yanlu¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei¡¯s importance had undergone a slight change. From being just an ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner earlier, he had now become a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator with cultivation potential. This seemingly simple transition held a completely different meaning in Min Yanlu¡¯s eyes. ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Fei nodded, clasping his hands together. He then used his elemental energy to form images, vividly presenting the information about some traitors he had seen in Ning Yanding¡¯s memories. However, the information about the traitors that Ning Yanding knew wasn¡¯t extensive. These individuals were quite cautious, often communicating through single lines. With Ning Yanding¡¯s mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, most of what he knew pertained to those in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, along with one individual in the later stage. Even during yesterday¡¯s operation, despite the involvement of three individuals in the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Ning Yanding had only seen one of them, the same person who usually contacted him. As for the other two individuals, Ning Yanding had never seen them from start to finish, only knowing that these two had been involved in the operation. What Ning Yanding knew naturally represented what Chen Fei knew, but having information about a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator in the later stage was already significant. With his current strength, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t do much against a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator in the later stage. Even casually sailing out to sea or entering a city, Chen Fei worried about being targeted by those traitors. This was the reason why Chen Fei wanted to meet Min Yanlu. As long as this Mountain Sea Realm powerhouse was willing to take action, pulling out information about the traitors would be like pulling a thread from a cocoon, revealing a lot of valuable intel. When these traitors were busy dealing with the repercussions of their actions, the attention on Chen Fei would naturally decrease, providing him with ample time for cultivation. After a moment, Chen Fei concluded his presentation of the information, and Min Yanlu¡¯s eyes showed a hint of contemplation. ¡°You¡¯ve done well, and also with the information about the Formless Realm Formation,¡± Min Yanlu commended, looking at Chen Fei with approval. He continued, ¡°For good deeds, there should be rewards. What do you desire?¡± Upon hearing Min Yanlu¡¯s words, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes sparkled slightly. If it had been before, without the Profound Heavenly Sword, Chen Fei would have definitely requested a profound elemental technique. But now that he had the Profound Heavenly Sword, seeking another elemental technique might not be worth it. Perhaps the elemental technique Min Yanlu offered could further enhance the Profound Heavenly Sword, but there was also the possibility that it wouldn¡¯t be beneficial at all, essentially wasting this opportunity. As for treasures, the Qianyuan Sword Chen Fei possessed now was sufficient. Additionally, Chen Fei currently presented himself as a practitioner in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Using a medium-grade treasure at this level of cultivation was already quite eye-catching. If Chen Fei were to acquire another high-grade treasure, it would blatantly attract attention and might even invite robbery. Initially, those people hadn¡¯t harbored such thoughts, but upon seeing the high-grade treasure, it had forcefully stirred up such desires. Even Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the later stage would be tempted by a high-grade treasure. Having another high-grade treasure wouldn¡¯t make Chen Fei capable of defeating a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator in the later stage. However, against someone in the mid-stage, whether Chen Fei had a high-grade treasure or not wouldn¡¯t affect his ability to kill them. Of course, if he had a high-grade treasure, it would probably make the kill easier. As for elemental stones, Chen Fei had just slain five mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, yielding valuable medium-grade elemental stones worth tens of thousands. In the short term, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t lacking in medium-grade elemental stones. What Chen Fei lacked the most now was quiet time for cultivation. Unfortunately, the situation in the Sea Dominion City couldn¡¯t provide Chen Fei with the one thing he needed the most: time. ¡°Guild Master, are there any soul-related techniques available?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice after some thought. The technique he had been longing for, the follow-up to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul technique, had eluded him so far. ¡°There are, but your contributions won¡¯t earn you access to them,¡± Min Yanlu shook his head slightly. ¡°Furthermore, soul techniques are related to the cultivation of the Mountain Sea Realm, which you cannot practice at your current level.¡± Mountain Sea Realm? Chen Fei wanted to argue that as long as there was a technique, he should be able to practice it, albeit perhaps at a slower pace. Of course, he couldn¡¯t actually say such things; Min Yanlu wouldn¡¯t believe him if he did. And if soul techniques were truly related to the Mountain Sea Realm, then Chen Fei¡¯s contributions wouldn¡¯t be enough to obtain them. So, was it because he had overreached that the follow-up to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul technique hadn¡¯t been created? Had the previous owner of the incomplete spiritual treasure within the spatial grid already restored the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul technique? A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Ultimately, he would have to place his hopes on that spiritual treasure for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul technique. ¡°Do you have any methods to accelerate cultivation without affecting the foundation?¡± Chen Fei changed his request, making it more vague. As a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner and the leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu couldn¡¯t possibly mistreat someone who had made significant contributions. In light of this, it made sense to blur the request¡¯s details, allowing Mln Yanlu to decide what to provide. Min Yanlu frowned slightly upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s request, then produced an object that floated gently towards Chen Fei. ¡°This is called the Celestial Azure Flower. It grows on the Light Cliff Mountain in the Boundless Sea. Consuming it can enhance the resilience of your Combined Aperture Tempering realm, making it even more robust. Even if your Combined Aperture Tempering realm suffers damage in the future, it can slowly repair itself,¡± Min Yanlu explained. Listening to Min Yanlu¡¯s words, Chen Fei reached out and accepted the Celestial Azure Flower. Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm was already more resilient than usual. However, by taking the Celestial Azure Flower, its resilience would undoubtedly be further improved. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the future, Chen Fei could increase the quantity and frequency of consuming medicinal pills. In other words, with sufficient resources, the Celestial Azure Flower could indeed accelerate cultivation without harming the foundation. ¡°Thank you, Guild Master!¡± Chen Fei bowed and stored the Celestial Azure Flower in his spatial pouch. Min Yanlu waved his hand, and the next moment, when Chen Fei opened his eyes, he found himself outside in the courtyard. From start to finish, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t noticed how he had been brought out. The power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was too weak compared to the Mountain Sea Realm, just like an ordinary person facing a martial artist, utterly powerless.. Chapter 571 - Chapter 571: Preparing for a Plan Chapter 571: Preparing for a Plan Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Gu Danying appeared and escorted Chen Fei to the courtyard gate. ¡°You¡¯re not bad. If you encounter any trouble within the Sea Dominion City, you can come find me,¡± Gu Danying said with a slight smile as he looked at Chen Fei. Chen Fei glanced at Gu Danying with some surprise, then bowed in gratitude. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure if this was Min Yanlu¡¯s intention or if Gu Danying simply found him more agreeable, but having someone at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm willing to extend such a favor wasn¡¯t a bad thing, at least. After leaving the courtyard, Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately return to the cultivation chamber. Instead, he headed into the bustling market of Sea Dominion City. The market was still lively, with numerous martial artists coming and going. Chen Fei took a stroll around and entered a shop. Awhile later, he left, and the middle-grade elemental stones in his Qiankun Bag were slightly depleted, while he now possessed several high-grade third-tier elixirs. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level, he could actually benefit from consuming middle-grade third-tier elixirs, which offered the best cost-effectiveness. But now, Chen Fei sought a faster way to advance his cultivation, prioritizing efficiency over cost-effectiveness. As long as he had enough money and his body could handle it, consuming elixirs of even higher tiers would undoubtedly yield better results. Many people didn¡¯t choose this path simply because high-grade third-tier elixirs were considerably more expensive. Earning elemental stones wasn¡¯t easy, and at present, the pockets of martial artists within the Sea Dominion City were quite affluent, mainly due to the increased number of sea demon slayings. However, an increase in slayings didn¡¯t necessarily mean a decrease in difficulty; many times, slaying sea demons was a necessity. Moreover, those who were still alive were the ones who saw their wealth increase. In reality, there were even more martial artists who had lost their lives due to encounters with sea demons. So, earning elemental stones remained a challenging task. In Sea Dominion City, there were often opportunities to make money, but whether there were opportunities to spend it was another question altogether. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t yet sold the items obtained from Ning Yanding and his companions. Although the market in the city may have seemed somewhat familiar, resembling the atmosphere of Bianhu City to some extent, there were still notable differences. Now that he had learned the Blood Refining Art, Chen Fei could easily modify his aura and then sell those treasures. Even if someone had targeted him, they would have only been targeting a false identity. With the Blood Refining Art, the Shadow Escape Technique, and the Profound Heavenly Sword, once Chen Fei advanced in these three techniques, his strength would have seen a significant improvement. Fortunately, due to the interface¡¯s design, Chen Fei could simultaneously cultivate all three techniques without having to choose which one to prioritize. Chen Fei returned to the cultivation chamber, first calming his breath as he sat cross-legged, then taking out the Celestial Azure Flower from the Qiankun Bag. Having met Min Yanlu today, Chen Fei¡¯s gains were not insignificant. Apart from this Celestial Azure Flower, he indirectly solved some of the problems with the moles, giving them no time to focus on him in the short term. At the same time, Chen Fei learned a crucial element of cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm from Min Yanlu. Spiritual soul. It turned out that cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm focused on the spiritual soul. Could it be that if the spiritual soul of someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was strong enough, the likelihood of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm would be higher? Chen Fei suddenly thought of how in the Visceral Tempering realm, strengthening the mind was crucial for breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm. If the mind was powerful enough, while it didn¡¯t guarantee a breakthrough to the Aperture Tempering realm from the Visceral Tempering realm, at least the success rate would increase significantly. While the Profound Heavenly Sword integrated several top-notch techniques, the parts involving the spiritual soul were extremely rare. So, was this the reason why none of the forces had been able to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm? According to Min Yanlu¡¯s implication earlier, those who weren¡¯t in the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t cultivate the spiritual soul at all. Without cultivating the spiritual soul, the difficulty of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t be reduced. Between the two, it had become a kind of paradoxical relationship. Unlike in the Visceral Tempering realm, where although it was difficult to refine the mind, there were at least some mental cultivation techniques that could be learned in advance. It was just that the difficulty of learning them was extremely high, not impossible. In the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the inability to comprehend spiritual soul techniques might be due to the lack of some crucial factors, such as insufficient purity and strength of the mind. Many cultivation techniques had thresholds, and only when those thresholds were reached could one enter into them. The most common threshold was the aptitude. If the aptitude didn¡¯t meet the standard, some cultivation techniques would simply be impossible to learn. By the Aperture and Visceral Tempering realms, the role of aptitude would weaken significantly, becoming more about compatibility with the technique and one¡¯s own innate comprehension. ¡°I want to reduce the difficulty of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the future. Either I find a spiritual soul cultivation technique to directly enhance it, or I start collecting special mental cultivation techniques now to continuously refine my mind!¡± Even if other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t cultivate spiritual soul techniques, Chen Fei had the interface, so this limitation could be bypassed directly. If he couldn¡¯t obtain such spiritual soul techniques, then he would have to resort to alternative methods to refine his mind. Chen Fei was currently absorbing the essence of the Strange Heart Realm in the Strange Heart Realm, mainly to increase the quantity of his mental energy. As for the quality, it only improved along with the changes in his realm. Compared to other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, the advantage wasn¡¯t significant. If other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators knew that Chen Fei was already planning for the Mountain Sea Realm, they would not only be shocked but also likely consider Chen Fei overly ambitious and unrealistic. After all, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t even reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm yet, and daring to think about the Mountain Sea Realm was seen as nothing short of foolishness. Various thoughts crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he lowered his head to look at the Celestial Azure Flower in his hand. The flower was entirely cyan, with a faint stream of light constantly flowing, emitting a gentle fragrance that filled the air, soothing the mind and spirit. Chen Fei wiped his forehead with his right hand, and a beam of light enveloped the Celestial Azure Flower in his hand. Although he felt the possibility of Min Yanlu harming him was extremely low¡ªafter all, if someone in the Mountain Sea Realm wanted to do something to a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, there were plenty of other methods, and Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had no resistance whatsoever. Chen Fei, out of caution, still chose to examine it. In the black-and-white world, several fine lines extended from the Celestial Azure Flower. Since Chen Fei had integrated aspects of the Eye Technique from the Profound Heavenly Sword into his Heavenly Eye, its power had become increasingly powerful and comprehensive. This kind of observation allows one to discern various information about an object directly from the object itself, something that other Eye Techniques simply can¡¯t achieve. Of course, whether there are similar Eye Techniques in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei doesn¡¯t know. However, within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye, which integrates various Eye Techniques, is unique within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Chen Fei examined the several branching fine lines on the Celestial Azure Flower, but he only briefly explored those that required a significant expenditure of mental energy. Even so, Chen Fei ultimately depleted eighty percent of his mental energy before closing the Heavenly Eye on his forehead. There were no tampering signs found on the Celestial Azure Flower, as revealed by the Heavenly Eye. Additionally, Chen Fei gleaned many characteristics of the Celestial Azure Flower from the Heavenly Eye. Based on these characteristics, Chen Fei designed a method for consuming the Celestial Azure Flower in his mind. This method could better refine the medicinal properties of the Celestial Azure Flower, avoiding the loss of its potency to other areas. Otherwise, if it were simply ingested, at least thirty percent or more of the medicinal properties would fail to penetrate into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, ultimately becoming elemental energy, which would be quite a waste. Min Yanlu either didn¡¯t care or wasn¡¯t aware of any special consumption methods, as he didn¡¯t provide any specific instructions before. Behind Chen Fei, a shadowy figure emerged, swiftly solidifying into a distinct entity¡ªit was the clone created by Chen Fei¡¯s Shadow Escape Technique. The clone took the Qiankun Bag handed over by the main body of Chen Fei and then left the cultivation chamber. After a moment, the clone returned and handed the Qiankun Bag back to Chen Fei. Chen Fei then extracted some spiritual materials from it. Not intending to refine pills, Chen Fei knew that using the Celestial Azure Flower as the main ingredient in pill recipes he was familiar with might result in unintended consequences. Instead, Chen Fei instructed his clone to purchase these spiritual materials to simply prepare some medicinal liquid. By using this medicinal liquid as a catalyst, Chen Fei could greatly enhance the effectiveness of refining the Celestial Azure Flower. Half an hour later, the purchased spiritual materials had disappeared, turning into a bowl of amber-colored liquid. Chen Fei stored the liquid and the Celestial Azure Flower in the Qiankun Bag, then closed his eyes to begin replenishing his depleted mental energy. However, the elemental energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body didn¡¯t cease; instead, he activated the Heavenly Escape Technique and the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword Technique. Meanwhile, cuts opened on both of his arms, and blood began to flow, swirling around the entire cultivation chamber before being absorbed into the other arm. As he restored his mental energy and absorbed insights from his techniques, the entire cultivation chamber fell into silence. After nearly five hours had passed, Chen Fei¡¯s mental energy finally fully recovered. Chen Fei ceased practicing his techniques, took out the Celestial Azure Flower and the prepared medicinal liquid, and then swallowed them together. The Celestial Azure Flower dissolved upon entering his mouth, turning into a green energy that dispersed throughout his body, penetrating every limb and bone. The same happened with the prepared medicinal liquid. The Celestial Azure Flower had miraculous effects on the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but during refinement, it had to be done quickly because the Celestial Azure Flower could also aid in the growth of elemental energy. Chen Fei formed seals with his hands, activating the Profound Heavenly Sword, and forced the energy of the Celestial Azure Flower from his limbs and bones, gathering it near his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At this point, the previously prepared medicinal liquid began to take effect. The energy from these liquids mixed with the energy from the Celestial Azure Flower, and Chen Fei could easily extract it. Almost ninety-nine percent of the energy from the Celestial Azure Flower was drawn to the vicinity of Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm, then slowly integrated into it. A peculiar sensation spread within his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It seemed that something subtle was being broken apart within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, then quickly reassembled. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Subjectively, it bore some resemblance to Chen Fei¡¯s usual use of the Splitting Harmonization Technique, but while the Splitting Harmonization Technique was responsible for destruction, the Celestial Azure Flower was involved in reassembly. Chen Fei completely controlled the elemental energy surrounding his Combined Aperture Tempering realm, preventing it from refining the energy of the Celestial Azure Flower and allowing only the energy of the Celestial Azure Flower to touch the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This required absolute control over elemental energy, a skill that most Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artists could achieve. The difficulty lay in quickly extracting the energy of the Celestial Azure Flower as it dispersed into the flesh. Even a slight delay would result in the Celestial Azure Flower truly melding into the flesh, making the body tougher. Many things weren¡¯t difficult; the challenge lay in anticipating and preparing in advance.. Chapter 572 - Chapter 572: Slash Chapter 572: Slash Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei absorbed the Celestial Azure Flower¡¯s essence at a moderate pace, not feeling rushed at all. He continued his cultivation of the three techniques without haste. Midway through, the room where Chen Fei was practicing trembled slightly, indicating someone waiting outside the door. Judging by the frequency, it should be Tong Linyun. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t respond, choosing instead to continue his meditation. After three days had passed, the energy of the Celestial Azure Flower finally completely penetrated his acupoints. ¡°Hum!¡± Activating the Aperture-Cracking Technique, ripples emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Sensing the changes in his acupoints, a faint smile appeared on his face. In contrast to before, when Chen Fei used the Aperture-Cracking Technique, he could feel his acupoints being suppressed. Now, relying on his mastery of the Great Completion stage of the technique, he reduced the pressure on his acupoints significantly. Moreover, with the strengthening of his acupoints from consuming the Celestial Azure Flower, even if he relaxed his control somewhat, the pressure on his acupoints was less than half of what it used to be. When fully controlling the technique, his acupoints almost didn¡¯t feel any pressure at all. In other words, due to the enhancement of his acupoints after consuming the Celestial Azure Flower, the use of the Aperture-Cracking Technique had truly become a common method, no longer falling within the realm of forbidden techniques. The power of forbidden techniques and the burden of secret methods. Currently, Chen Fei¡¯s physique couldn¡¯t withstand it. Otherwise, if the side effects of the Aperture-Cracking Technique were gone, Chen Fei could completely master another forbidden technique, reaching the level of mastering six forbidden techniques. However, the strength of his body was ultimately a limitation. If Chen Fei were to truly master six forbidden techniques while his acupoints remained unaffected, his body would likely give out first. The effect of the Celestial Azure Flower exceeded expectations by a considerable margin, further brightening the smile on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Leaving the cultivation room, Chen Fei first sought out Tong Linyun, who then pulled him into her own practice chamber. An hour later, after discussing matters of cultivation, they left the practice chamber together and found Qin Haishan in the inn. ¡°Our mission has been successfully completed, and now we can collect our rewards. Since Senior Xu and Brother Guo are currently absent, we will split the reward into five shares, allocating theirs to their respective factions. What do you think?¡± Chen Fei looked at the two of them. Qin Haishan and Tong Linyun exchanged glances, nodding in agreement. This urgent mission, due to the discovery of the Formless Realm Formation, promised a substantial reward. Chen Fei¡¯s outstanding performance in the mission was undeniable, and with Senior Xu Wucheng and Brother Guo Huasheng currently missing, Chen Fei¡¯s decision naturally carried the most weight. After confirming the agreement of the other two, Chen Fei, along with Qin Haishan and Tong Linyun, proceeded to the Task Hall and found Sun Lixin to explain their intentions. Half an hour later, the three of them left the Task Hall. Chen Fei exchanged his share of the mission reward entirely for alchemical pills needed for cultivation and some medicinal herbs for healing. Obtaining these supplies through the Task Hall¡¯s reward system was more advantageous than purchasing them outside shops. As for the healing sacred medicines, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t preparing them for himself but intended to distribute them to the members of the Primordial Sword Sect. Shortly after, the trio, holding two jade plaques, separately went to the factions where Xu Wucheng and Guo Huasheng were affiliated, delivering the plaques. With these jade plaques, they could directly obtain what they needed from the Task Hall. The morale in both factions, whether Xu Wucheng¡¯s or Guo Huasheng¡¯s, was exceedingly low. Guo Huasheng¡¯s sect was merely a fourth-tier faction, with Guo Huasheng being the only one at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. His disappearance had plunged the entire sect into anxiety, knowing well the implications such disappearances could entail. The entire sect experienced a significant decline in strength, losing its main pillar. This was a situation prevalent in almost all fourth-tier factions. Once the Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert within the sect perished, the entire sect would plummet, uncertain of when it could rise again. In contrast to Guo Huasheng¡¯s situation, Xu Wucheng¡¯s sect had more than one Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, including two at the mid-stage. However, Xu Wucheng was still the strongest individual within the sect. Losing Xu Wucheng was equally destabilizing for the sect, akin to a severe blow to its core. After delivering the jade plaques, Chen Fei returned to the cultivation chamber to continue his practice, while his clone headed to the current location of the Primordial Sword Sect. After recent days of practice with the Shadow Escape Technique, although the clone hadn¡¯t yet reached the Perfect Stage, it could now exist independently for extended periods. To facilitate this, Chen Fei had specifically purchased a top-quality spiritual sword for the clone to use. While a lower-grade spiritual treasure could indeed be utilized by a clone, the fact remained that the clone had now attained the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while Chen Fei himself was perceived as being only at the early-stage by others. Allowing a clone to wield a lower-grade spiritual treasure might come off as somewhat ostentatious. After all, many Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, especially those in the early stage, didn¡¯t even possess a decent lower-grade spiritual treasure, just like the first Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert Chen Fei encountered outside the Haiyue Cave, Guan Hongxuan. They had already reached a point where they were shameless enough to directly seize opportunities from Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, indicating the extent of their desperation. Allowing the clone to wield a lower-grade spiritual treasure might attract unnecessary trouble for the Primordial Sword Sect, risking their protection. Chen Fei¡¯s clone arrived at the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect in the Sea Dominion City, boosting the morale of everyone within the sect. Chen Fei had become the pillar of stability for the entire Primordial Sword Sect. Upon the arrival of Qu Qingsheng and others in Sea Dominion City, they heard numerous reports regarding Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts being devoured by sea monsters. If anything were to happen to Chen Fei, the Primordial Sword Sect would also revert to its original state. As for their own safety, Qu Qingsheng and the others from the Thousand Feathers Alliance were basically tasked with guarding the perimeter of Sea Dominion City and dealing with sea monsters below the third tier. If a third-tier sea monster were to appear, Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts would step in to intercept, making Qu Qingsheng and his group less vulnerable. Of course, if they were to encounter a powerful sea monster, they might still be completely wiped out, with no one escaping. Chen Fei took out the medicinal herbs from the Qiankun Bag and distributed them to those in need. Before arriving in Sea Dominion City, the Primordial Sword Sect had already procured a considerable amount of medicinal herbs. However, after several days of battles, they had also depleted a significant portion of their supplies. Moreover, the medicinal herbs exchanged from the Task Hall were slightly superior in efficacy. ¡°I am currently in a clone state, and for the next period of time, I will be with you all,¡± Chen Fei announced after distributing the medicinal herbs to everyone. Qu Qingsheng and the others looked somewhat enlightened. No wonder they had felt that Chen Fei¡¯s current state seemed a bit strange earlier, but they couldn¡¯t quite pinpoint why. Now, reflecting on it, it was indeed the difference between a clone and the real person. The people from Sunken Water Peak didn¡¯t perceive the difference distinctly, but those who practiced the Soaring Heaven Technique had some intuition. Additionally, when Chen Fei had his clone instruct them in techniques before, they had become more familiar with the aura of the clone. However, this time, the appearance of the clone seemed to have significant differences compared to before, but with their level of cultivation, they couldn¡¯t articulate what exactly had changed. For several consecutive days, Chen Fei¡¯s clone remained within the Primordial Sword Sect, encountering no significant dangers. ¡°Everyone is here, I hope I haven¡¯t disturbed you?¡± On this day, while Chen Fei was instructing some members of the Primordial Sword Sect on certain technique doubts, a voice sounded from outside the door, followed by a person entering. Clad in white, with eyes beneath narrow sword-like eyebrows as clear as jade, a nose that stood straight like a mountain, the only flaw being slightly thin lips. Seeing the newcomer, many members of the Primordial Sword Sect furrowed their brows slightly, seemingly displeased with the arrival, but for certain reasons, they restrained themselves from showing it. The newcomer noticed Chen Fei but, sensing his cultivation level, which was only at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, didn¡¯t pay much attention. ¡°Rui Qing, this is the Shengxue Pill I obtained from my father. It not only preserves youthfulness but also provides certain benefits to cultivation,¡± the newcomer approached Ji Ruiqing with a smile as gentle as a spring breeze. ¡°This person is named Liu Shizhen, and his father is the Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert Liu Wanggu,¡± Qu Qingsheng transmitted the information to Chen Fei. Chen Fei remained composed, recalling the information about Liu Wanggu in his mind. At the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for over a hundred years, if he didn¡¯t encounter any other opportunities in his lifetime, it would be difficult for him to break through to the late-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei remembered Liu Wanggu because his sect was somewhat unique. The Eternal Spring Sect, that¡¯s the name of their faction. Over the past few centuries, this sect had consistently maintained a situation where there were usually two Combined Aperture Tempering realm initiates present, sometimes even four at the initial stage. In theory, with so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm initiates, there should be a possibility of someone advancing to the mid-stage. However, despite all these years, the strongest members of the Eternal Spring Sect remained at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, unable to break through to the mid-stage. The reason was actually quite simple: the inheritance techniques of the Eternal Spring Sect had flaws. The reason why so many individuals from the Eternal Spring Sect could break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stemmed from their techniques. However, the inability to advance to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm also lay within these techniques. The Eternal Spring Wanderer¡¯s Technique, ostensibly a dual cultivation technique, was actually a method of extracting Yin to replenish Yang. The benefits were not evenly distributed but directly seized by one of the practitioners. Sometimes, this seizing could even directly deplete the cultivation of the other practitioner, or even endanger their life. Liu Wanggu was the first person in the Eternal Spring Sect for centuries to break through the limitations of their techniques and advance to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. From this, one could discern Liu Wanggu¡¯s exceptional talent. ¡°Thank you, young master, for your kindness. I appreciate the gesture, but I must decline the pill,¡± Ji Ruiqing politely refused Liu Shizhen. Not only did Liu Shizhen possess exceptional looks, surpassing many others, but his current cultivation had also reached the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with the potential to reach the mid-stage. Moreover, he hailed from a family where his father was at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In terms of choosing a partner, he was undoubtedly an excellent choice. However, upon understanding the detailed situation of the Eternal Spring Sect, Ji Ruiqing dared not agree. It was simply like throwing oneself into a fire pit. ¡°It¡¯s just a Shengxue Pill. Being so polite between us makes things feel awkward,¡± Liu Shizhen said sincerely, trying to hand the pill to Ji Ruiqing. Rarely encountering a female cultivator with both good looks and cultivation, and judging from Liu Shizhen¡¯s experience, Ji Ruiqing was probably still a virgin. When Liu Shizhen saw her a few days ago, he had already decided to take her under his wing. However, Ji Ruiqing had been avoiding him recently, so Liu Shizhen decided to come directly to the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect. Seeing Ji Ruiqing retreat, his brows furrowed slightly. The Eternal Spring Sect was powerful, boasting three Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, one of whom was even at the mid-stage. Ji Ruiqing didn¡¯t want to cause trouble for her sect. As Ji Ruiqing stepped back, a hidden smirk appeared in Liu Shizhen¡¯s eyes. He reached directly for Ji Ruiqing¡¯s arm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Liu Shizhen intended to seize Ji Ruiqing. With Ji Ruiqing¡¯s cultivation only at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was no way for her to escape. ¡°Stop!¡± Qu Qingsheng lowly shouted, and the others from the Primordial Sword Sect also exerted their pressure on Liu Shizhen. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly, and a sword light flew out from his sea of consciousness, slashing into Liu Shizhen¡¯s mind. ¡°Ah!¡± Liu Shizhen suddenly screamed in agony, clutching his head, and was sent flying backward.. Chapter 573 - Chapter 573: No Blood Chapter 573: No Blood Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Liu Shizhen fell to the ground, his heart filled with both fear and anger. He never expected someone from the Primordial Sword Sect to dare to attack him, and what¡¯s more, he found himself utterly defenseless. Before coming here, Liu Shizhen had specifically investigated that the strongest in the Primordial Sword Sect was only at the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and none of them were currently stationed in this area. Even the others in the Primordial Sword Sect hadn¡¯t reached the peak of Aperture Tempering realm. Confronting someone at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm head-on was something Liu Shizhen dared not do, even though his father was at the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But Liu Shizhen hadn¡¯t planned to confront them directly; he had intended to take advantage of their absence. Now, he found himself struck in the heart by someone, and he didn¡¯t even understand what had happened. Liu Shizhen rolled on the ground for a few rounds before struggling to stand up. He didn¡¯t intend to issue any threats; all he wanted now was to leave quickly. His life was his own, and when faced with danger, he would surely run first. As for what would come after, once he reported the situation to his father, a decision would be made. ¡°Clang!¡± A footstep sounded beside Liu Shizhen¡¯s ear, and he instinctively looked up, meeting Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. In the next moment, Liu Shizhen¡¯s expression became bewildered, his mind trembling slightly, but it was quickly suppressed by a force. The look of shock and anger on Liu Shizhen¡¯s face relaxed, and he casually left disappearing into the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s residence. The members of the Primordial Sword Sect watched in surprise as Liu Shizhen¡¯s figure vanished, then turned to look at Chen Fei, their eyes filled with astonishment. The events had unfolded rapidly, catching many off guard, primarily due to their scattered thoughts, unsure of how to handle Liu Shizhen. Although Liu Shizhen¡¯s cultivation at the peak of Aperture Tempering realm posed a challenge, it was not insurmountable for the current Primordial Sword Sect. With the development of the sect in recent years, the strength of Qiu Qingsheng and others had approached the peak of Aperture Tempering realm. With sufficient resources and guidance from Chen Fei, their progress in cultivation had been rapid. Without such conditions, Qiu Qingsheng and the others would not have reached the late stage of Aperture Tempering realm as they did in Immortal Cloud City. However, the Eternal Spring Sect behind Liu Shizhen was, relative to the current Primordial Sword Sect, an entity they couldn¡¯t resist. ¡°It¡¯s okay, no need to worry,¡± Chen Fei said to Qiu Qingsheng and the others with a smile. Dream Entry Technique! First, he pierced through Liu Shizhen¡¯s mental defenses, then he let the Dream Entry Technique take effect. The strength of Chen Fei¡¯s clone was only at the late stage of Aperture Tempering realm, so the intrusion of the technique was limited to that level, unable to exceed the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Thus, for the Dream Entry Technique to work, Liu Shizhen¡¯s mental state had to be compromised first. In addition to the Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei also utilized the illusions from the Profound Heavenly Sword Technique. Among the top nine forces, each excelled in slightly different directions, and one of the lineages recorded top-tier illusion techniques. Combining the Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei directly obscured Liu Shizhen¡¯s mind, making him forget what had happened today. However, this kind of obscuration was only temporary and couldn¡¯t last forever. Once Liu Wanggu noticed Liu Shizhen, he would probably sense something amiss. For the Eternal Spring Sect, while others in the Primordial Sword Sect might worry, Chen Fei himself naturally had no such concerns. He had already killed several at the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm and didn¡¯t care about adding one more in Liu Wanggu. However, Chen Fei currently didn¡¯t want to provoke such unnecessary trouble. ¡°Thank you, Elder Chen!¡± Ji Ruiqing walked up to Chen Fei and nodded slightly. ¡°No need to be so polite,¡± Chen Fei waved his hand and returned to the residence, continuing to answer questions about cultivation techniques. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s lack of concern, the other members of the Primordial Sword Sect could only keep their worries to themselves. On the other hand, after leaving the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s residence, Liu Shizhen went straight back to the area where the Eternal Spring Sect was located and then locked himself in his house. The other members of the Eternal Spring Sect didn¡¯t notice anything unusual when they saw Liu Shizhen; his behavior was completely normal compared to usual. The Dream Entry Technique and illusions only made Liu Shizhen forget what had just happened; they didn¡¯t erase his other memories. Liu Shizhen returned to his room to rest at this moment because he felt a faint pain in his sea of consciousness and wanted to take a good rest. At night, Liu Shizhen left the Eternal Spring Sect¡¯s residence and went to the Fengyue Tower in Sea Dominion City. During the period, he had conflicts with others, but it ultimately ended without further escalation. With the reputation of the Eternal Spring Sect and the fact that his father was at the mid-stage of Aperture Tempering realm, ordinary people indeed tended to give Liu Shizhen some face and were unwilling to escalate matters. The next day at noon, Liu Shizhen found himself in another argument at the gambling house, but it also ended hastily. Liu Shizhen felt irritable, as if something was clouding his mind, yet he couldn¡¯t pinpoint the reason. Liu Wanggu and the other two members of the Eternal Spring Sect at the mid-stage of Aperture Tempering realm were currently outside Sea Dominion City on a mission. Therefore, even if Liu Shizhen wanted to ask someone, he couldn¡¯t find anyone at the moment. Three consecutive days passed, and Liu Shizhen¡¯s mood worsened. Coincidentally, a task was issued under Sea Dominion City, and the Eternal Spring Sect, along with several other sects, left the city to carry out the mission. Some disciples of the Eternal Spring Sect dared not approach Liu Shizhen too closely. His temper had become increasingly erratic recently, often resorting to violence and abuse. Many disciples had been seriously injured by him. In the past, Liu Shizhen had been extremely arrogant within the Eternal Spring Sect, but after arriving at Sea Dominion City, he had toned it down considerably. After all, this wasn¡¯t the Eternal Spring Sect. Meeting anyone outside could mean encountering someone at the Aperture Tempering realm or even at the later stage. In such an environment, continuing to behave arrogantly could easily lead to problems. Liu Shizhen understood this principle, but in the past few days, he just couldn¡¯t control his temper. ¡°Whoosh!¡± The waves surged hundreds of meters high, then crashed down with force. Sea monsters began to emerge, among them, there were faint outlines of third-order sea monsters. The members of the Eternal Spring Sect formed a battle formation to kill the monsters. Suppressing the annoyance in his heart, Liu Shizhen cooperated with the surrounding disciples. However, as the smell of blood grew stronger the bloodshot veins in Liu Shizhen¡¯s eyes began to increase gradually. ¡°Buzz!¡± A third-order sea monster appeared, and the members of the Eternal Spring Sect immediately retreated. At the same time, strong individuals at the Aperture Tempering realm from Sea Dominion City rushed up to intercept. Liu Shizhen watched the appearance of the third-order sea monster ahead and the bloodshot veins in his eyes suddenly increased. An uncontrollable impulse surged in his sea of consciousness. ¡°Kill!¡± In an instant, a surge of killing intent flooded Liu Shizhen¡¯s mind. He wanted to rush towards the third-order sea monster, but the instinct for survival made him stay put. The members of the Eternal Spring Sect quickly retreated. With the speed of those at the Aperture Tempering realm, they could cover a hundred meters in an instant. Only Liu Shizhen stood still, his body trembling slightly. The members of the Eternal Spring Sect were stunned when they saw Liu Shizhen not retreating. With the third-order sea monster right in front of them, any delay in retreat could lead to death. This was the result obtained by many Aperture Tempering realm cultivators sacrificing their lives. ¡°Liu Shizhen, come back!¡± Someone shouted loudly from the side, their expression filled with anxiety. They wanted to rush up and pull Liu Shizhen back, but after just a few steps, they were overwhelmed by the aura of the third-order sea monster, making it difficult to move. Liu Shizhen looked up at the sea monster, the clash between his killing intent and survival instinct ongoing. But seeing the sea monster so close, he subconsciously wielded his sword and thrust forward. Some Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who were rushing towards the sea monster from afar were surprised to see this scene. They wondered if Liu Shizhen had gone mad, daring to attack a third-order sea monster. ¡°Boom!¡± Amidst a violent explosion, Liu Shizhen was sent flying backward. While still in mid-air, his aura had already plummeted. Even those Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who wanted to rescue him were a bit too late. ¡°Bang!¡± Liu Shizhen crashed into a reef, his entire body embedded within it. Blood continued to trickle from his mouth, his breathing becoming shallow. ¡°Shizhen, are you okay?¡± A figure appeared beside Liu Shizhen, the same person who had tried to call out to him earlier. At this moment, the person observing Liu Shizhen¡¯s condition felt as if his heart was about to stop beating. It wasn¡¯t because he felt particularly sorry for Liu Shizhen, but because Liu Wanggu had specifically instructed him to keep an eye on Liu Shizhen on the battlefield and prioritize his safety above all else. Now, seeing Liu Shizhen in such a state, how could he explain this to Liu Wanggu? He tried to force some medicine into Liu Shizhen¡¯s mouth, but it was washed away by the blood, and the medicinal ointment had no effect. Liu Shizhen looked at the person, his eyes regaining some clarity. He wanted to say something, but he was already too weak to speak. After struggling for a moment, his breath ceased altogether. Seeing Liu Shizhen¡¯s life force dissipate, the person¡¯s face turned ashen. Liu Wanggu was about to return from his mission. What should he do now? The next morning, the news of Liu Shizhen¡¯s death spread among the members of the Primordial Sword Sect. In Sea Dominion City, it wasn¡¯t uncommon for an Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to die, let alone one at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. However, due to the recent conflicts, the members of the Primordial Sword Sect had been paying special attention to the situation in the Eternal Spring Sect. B While everyone felt that Liu Shizhen¡¯s death was somewhat deserved, there was a subtle suspicion in their hearts that this incident might have something to do with Chen Fei. They only knew that the Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were powerful, but they had never imagined that they could silently kill someone, only for it to erupt days later. No one went to inquire about Chen Fei, and everyone buried this matter in their hearts. Chen Fei¡¯s clone acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to explain doubts about cultivation techniques for everyone, while also joining in defensive tasks with the others. The strength of Chen Fei¡¯s clone was stronger than that of all the members of the Primordial Sword Sect, and he was fearless in the face of danger. As long as they didn¡¯t encounter a third-order sea monster, he could protect everyone almost completely. Even if they did encounter sea monsters, Chen Fei¡¯s clone could attract their attention, providing a time delay for others to escape, and allowing time for Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to intervene. With the arrival of Chen Fei¡¯s clone, although members of the Primordial Sword Sect still suffered injuries, most were minor. In this atmosphere where death could come at any moment, the efficiency of cultivation for the members of the Primordial Sword Sect actually improved. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only While the clone protected the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei¡¯s main body continuously adjusted his cultivation methods. Improving the proficiency of the three cultivation techniques went without saying. The speed of comprehension was already very fast and could not be further improved. What Chen Fei was currently adjusting was how to quickly elevate his cultivation base. As Min Yanlu said, the cultivation of Aperture Tempering realm was essentially the process of constantly tempering the fused essence in the body. Absorbing the elemental energy of the heavens and earth to gradually elevate oneself was one path. But was it possible that there were other shortcuts for quicker advancement? Chapter 574 - Chapter 574: Forceful Breakthrough Chapter 574: Forceful Breakthrough Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, within the entirety of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it was already considered a mid-tier force, and there were very few powers that could threaten warriors at this level. After all, there were only so many in the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and even fewer at the peak of this realm. To ensure stability, the Thousand Feathers Alliance prohibited mutual attacks between factions. Even if one accidentally provoked those top-tier powers, as long as they were willing to yield and offer sufficient benefits, they could still preserve their lives. Take the recent bloodshed, for example. While it seemed like it required a lot of medium-grade elemental stones, it was actually a disguised means of protecting the weaker factions. However, with the invasion of sea monsters now, the stable environment the Thousand Feathers Alliance once enjoyed has begun to deteriorate. With two Mountain Sea Realm powerhouses presiding over the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and even with the natural ally, Master Haiyue, the Alliance undoubtedly possessed formidable high-end strength. But even with this power, the Alliance still couldn¡¯t completely eradicate the sea monsters in this incursion, and Min Yanlu was even stationed at the frontline. It was quite apparent that among the sea monsters on the opposing side, there were comparable forces resisting. The Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t achieve decisive victory in one fell swoop and could only engage in such protracted battles. Chen Fei recalled the rumors he had heard before, about the unrest in the center of the Endless Sea, forcing some weaker sea monsters to migrate. The position of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, far from the conflict, provided a perfect opportunity for recuperation, hence the arrival of these sea monsters. Previously, Chen Fei had been somewhat skeptical about this rumor, but as his time in Sea Dominion City grew longer, he found himself increasingly believing in it. However, regardless of whether the rumor was true or false, one thing was certain: the war was not going to end quickly. To preserve his own life in this war, apart from trying to stay away from the conflict as much as possible, the most important thing for Chen Fei was to enhance his strength. Chen Fei¡¯s current rate of strength improvement was actually quite fast. It¡¯s not common for someone to comprehend martial arts with continuous insights every moment. Even fewer people can comprehend multiple martial arts simultaneously, with none of them overlapping. Moreover, the quantity of spirit pills Chen Fei consumed each day was staggering. For an ordinary mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to consume pills in such a manner, it was uncertain whether their cultivation could advance, and their physical body might likely give out first, causing issues. Yet for Chen Fei, the amount of medicinal pills he ingested directly correlated with how much his strength would improve. He was almost always in a state of rapid advancement. If others were to learn about Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed, their eyes would likely bulge with envy. According to Chen Fei¡¯s own estimation, due to the consumption of Celestial Azure Flower, which significantly increased the toughness of his Combined Apertures, the daily intake of pills increased substantially. It was estimated that in less than two years, Chen Fei could cause a collapse of his Combined Apertures once, reaching the fourth stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. There wouldn¡¯t be any encountered bottlenecks in the process because his comprehension of martial arts was high enough to support advancing to that extent. Within less than ten years thereafter, Chen Fei was confident he could break through to the late stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Becoming a strong figure in the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm before the age of fifty was something the Thousand Feathers Alliance hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. Compared to the geniuses of those top-tier powers, Chen Fei outshone them all. After all, in the plans of those geniuses, they only aimed to reach the late stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm before the age of two hundred, then spend several decades advancing to the peak of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. By then, considering the consumption of longevity spiritual materials, they would have nearly a hundred years to contemplate how to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. This was already considered the fastest breakthrough method, and the various issues regarding bottlenecks weren¡¯t given much consideration. Over the years, there were only a handful within the Thousand Feathers Alliance who could break through at such speeds. Meanwhile, the number of so-called geniuses far surpassed this figure. Chen Fei was satisfied with such a cultivation speed, but the reality was that he needed to be even faster. The system had bestowed upon Chen Fei unparalleled talent, but this talent required time to be realized. However, Chen Fei was lacking in time, so he needed to find a way to elevate his cultivation realm even faster. Seated cross-legged on the cushion, Chen Fei¡¯s blood circulated throughout the cultivation chamber, enveloping the surroundings in a faint glow. While improving the proficiency of three martial arts techniques, Chen Fei simultaneously sensed the gradual enhancement of his Combined Aperture Tempering realm within his body. The process of improvement went smoothly, even silky smooth, without any indication of encountering a bottleneck. After much deliberation, Chen Fei halted the advancement of the three martial arts techniques, formed hand seals, and began to cultivate a secret technique recorded within the Profound Heavenly Sword. Initially, the first Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial arts technique Chen Fei acquired was a secret technique recorded in the Primordial Profound Art, which allowed the Chen Fei of that time to advance from the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the first stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The Primordial Profound Art was merely a moderate and peaceful martial arts technique, yet it contained such secret techniques. Naturally, among the inheritances of the other top-tier forces, there were also numerous secret arts for advancing realms. However, very few people would dare to use such techniques because one wrong move could potentially harm the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In such cases, not only would the realm fail to advance, but it could also harm the practitioner¡¯s essence, resulting in more losses than gains. If it were before, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have dared to attempt these secret arts either. However, after consuming the Celestial Azure Flower, the current state of his Combined Aperture Tempering realm emboldened him. With Chen Fei¡¯s current comprehension of martial arts and the condition of his body, he already possessed the necessary foundation and conditions to successfully execute these secret arts. A crack appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, and his Heavenly Eye activated, emitting a beam of light directly through his flesh, illuminating the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The subtle changes within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm became apparent in Chen Fei¡¯s perception. Since he intended to forcefully enhance the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei needed to be intimately familiar with every minute change within it. While ordinary mental perception was already refined enough, Chen Fei required even more thorough control, not missing a single detail. ¡°Hum!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, sending ripples throughout the cultivation chamber. At this moment, a tremendous pressure completely enveloped the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This scene bore some resemblance to when Chen Fei broke through from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, forcibly melding the one hundred and eight Apertures into one. However, in terms of details, it was completely different. Because the power possessed by the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at this moment far exceeded the sum of the one hundred and eight Apertures back then. In normal cultivation, the elemental energy within the body continuously increased, gradually compressing the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and refining the elemental energy. But now, it was a forced compression of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, completing what would normally take several years in just a moment. The level of danger involved in this process was far greater than that of a warrior breaking through from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Beneath the Heavenly Eye, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm began to show signs of instability. If this instability persisted, the result would be the rupture of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei, based on the observations of his Heavenly Eye, began to adjust the changes in pressure around the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, ensuring that the force exerted on the Combined Aperture Tempering realm remained completely balanced. Minute vibrations began to emanate from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, causing Chen Fei¡¯s internal organs, limbs, and every part of his body to tremble along with it. Chen Fei remained composed, continuously applying pressure to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With the secret technique from the Profound Heavenly Sword, although it was not yet fully mastered, the assistance of the Heavenly Eye made it feasible to forcefully compress the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, because he could observe and control every bit of force, this compression became manageable. According to the secret technique in the Profound Heavenly Sword, such compression was extremely perilous and had to be completed within half an hour. Otherwise, no matter how resilient the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was, it could still shatter. But now, Chen Fei gradually compressed it, simulating the natural compression of elemental energy in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, reducing the danger of this process several times over. Currently, Chen Fei was like adding an accelerator to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, completing a journey that would normally take two years in just a few hours. As the Combined Aperture Tempering realm gradually shrunk, the backlash it received became stronger and stronger. However, Chen Fei consistently adjusted the pressure around the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, keeping it in a stable state. One hour passed, then two, then three. Chen Fei remained calm, watching as the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was compressed to a critical point. Half an hour ago, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was at this size, and now it remained at this position. Chen Fei remained patient, enduring the strain on his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Despite the ever-changing force of the backlash around the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei stayed steadfast, maintaining the same pace of adjustment. Having consumed the pills to boost his mental energy in advance, as well as deliberately hunting down the Strange Heart Origins in the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s mental reserves were in full swing. He didn¡¯t have to worry about a shortage of mental energy in the short term. In Sea Dominion City, the headquarters of the Eternal Spring Sect. Liu Wanggu¡¯s face darkened as he looked at the body of Liu Shizhen. The mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm aura emanated from him, causing everyone around to refrain from even daring to breathe heavily. ¡°Shizhen didn¡¯t retreat when the Tier Three sea monsters appeared?¡± Liu Wanggu turned to look at Zong Zhengren, his words devoid of any emotion. ¡°Yes! There was no time to pull him back,¡± Zong Zhengren replied with a lowered head. Liu Wanggu looked at the others, all of whom lowered their heads. Liu Wanggu didn¡¯t say anything; he knew that on matters like this, these people wouldn¡¯t dare to deceive him. However, Liu Wanggu couldn¡¯t believe that Liu Shizhen, a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, would be so cowardly as to freeze in place when faced with Tier Three sea monsters. It could only mean that someone had plotted against Liu Shizhen when he was outside the city! ¡°I want to know all of Shizhen¡¯s recent activities, and anyone he may have offended!¡± Liu Wanggu looked at Zong Zhengren and demanded. Perhaps Liu Shizhen had offended someone, or it could be the enemy of the Eternal Spring Sect. But regardless of who it was, Liu Wanggu needed to uncover the truth. ¡°Yes!¡± Zong Zhengren quickly bowed and acknowledged. Just as he felt relieved that Liu Wanggu didn¡¯t punish him, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out involuntarily. ¡°This is a minor punishment. Don¡¯t disappoint me again in the future!¡± Liu Wanggu¡¯s low voice echoed in Zong Zhengren¡¯s ears, causing him to shiver involuntarily. In the cultivation chamber of Sea Dominion City, Chen Fei sat cross-legged, and the aura of the heaven and earth within the room was trembling slightly. At a certain moment, this tremor reached its peak frequency, and Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened wide. A tremendous suction force surged from his body. The heaven and earth aura within the cultivation chamber rushed towards Chen Fei at an astonishing speed, filling his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. After six hours, during which Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm remained completely motionless for more than three hours, he finally compressed it to the fourth stage. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As the aura of the heaven and earth poured into his body, the elemental energy within Chen Fei began to compress and refine rapidly, and his aura soared. Feeling the changes in his body, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. The entire breakthrough proceeded smoothly, without any unexpected occurrences. All the various situations Chen Fei had anticipated were effortlessly resolved with the assistance of the Heavenly Eye and the secret technique from the Profound Heavenly Sword. The reverse infusion of elemental energy continued for several hours, indicating that the elemental energy within the cultivation chamber was abundant enough. Otherwise, such a method of absorption would have undoubtedly caused significant celestial phenomena outside. ¡°Reaching the fourth stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm didn¡¯t seem too difficult, so perhaps attempting to reach the fifth stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm isn¡¯t out of the question? Chen Fei pondered as he sensed the power within his body, his gaze flickering slightly.. Chapter 575 - Chapter 575: Who Are You? Chapter 575: Who Are You? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon reaching the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one underwent the Triple Expansion, also known as the Triple Transformation. Subsequently, after experiencing the Triple Entanglement, or the Hexagonal Transformation, they advanced into the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. After that, with three converging flowers atop the Combined Apertures, which is the Ninth Transformation, one can step into the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Within the Profound Heavenly Sword, there was a detailed record of how to elevate one¡¯s cultivation to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Each step was meticulously planned. Following this plan diligently, it became almost inevitable for individuals like Chen Fei to cultivate to the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, this process required time; several decades were indispensable. This duration was not considered long, and by the time Chen Fei reached it, he may not have even reached a hundred years of age. The lifespan of those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was three hundred years. Upon reaching the pinnacle of this realm, obtaining longevity elixirs was not difficult. This meant that Chen Fei would have over two hundred years to contemplate how to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Yet, Chen Fei wished to expedite this process, hence his current forced breakthrough. However, the entire process, even without danger, could still be considered smooth as Chen Fei successfully broke through. Nevertheless, Chen Fei did not immediately continue to compress the Combined Apertures. Such forced breakthroughs inevitably caused damage to the Combined Apertures, albeit minor and not fundamentally harmful. But if Chen Fei were to continue forcing his breakthrough, he would only exacerbate this damage, ultimately leading to collapse. ¡°Resting for a few months will allow the Combined Apertures to recover fully, and then I can proceed with another breakthrough!¡± Sensing the condition of his Combined Apertures, Chen Fei estimated a timeframe. Just a few months would suffice to advance further from the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This speed, if known, would be astonishing. However, with the assistance of the Heavenly Eye, these few months would also allow the proficiency of the Profound Heavenly Sword to advance further Chen Fei was confident in his ability to forcibly break through to the fifth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If he had another piece of Celestial Azure Flower or a similar spiritual object at this time, one that could directly repair and strengthen the Combined Apertures, Chen Fei would dare to forcibly break through to the fifth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Unfortunately, such treasures were only obtained from Min Yanlu. Even within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there was no news of anything similar being circulated. Even if such treasures existed, even if not consumed personally, they would be internally digested rather than sold to the outside world. Chen Fei closed his eyes, and the blood light reappeared in the cultivation chamber. The insights of the three martial arts collided once again in his sea of consciousness, then were absorbed one by one by Chen Fei. Several third-grade superior pills flew out from the medicine bottle and entered Chen Fei¡¯s mouth, transforming into pure medicinal power that permeated his body. During the few months of repairing the Combined Apertures, Chen Fei would still practice elemental energy cultivation in the normal manner. Not only would this accelerate the repair of the Combined Apertures, but it would also enhance his cultivation to some extent. Forced breakthroughs also require a foundation. The closer one is to the breakthrough, the lower the difficulty will be. Although Chen Fei was confident in his ability to force a breakthrough, he didn¡¯t mind lowering the difficulty a bit more. In the blink of an eye, several days passed, during which Chen Fei remained in the cultivation chamber, diligently practicing. During this time, Tong Linyun visited once. In Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation chamber, the two discussed their insights on cultivation for two hours. As the grass grew and the eagles soared, and the clear springs flowed, the elemental energy in the cultivation chamber remained in a rhythmic ¡¯ oscillation, never calming down. In the end, Tong Linyun felt that she had gained a lot and left satisfied. However, she couldn¡¯t quite keep up with Chen Fei¡¯s pace, which ultimately led to her running out of energy and leaving Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation chamber early, agreeing to meet again next time. The residence of the Eternal Spring Sect. Zong Zhengren carefully handed over the information he had collected over the past few days to Liu Wanggu. Liu Wanggu looked at the jade slip in his hand and, after a moment, lifted his head to gaze at Zong Zhengren. Are these all the activities and movements of Shizhen since he arrived in Sea Dominion City?¡± Liu Wanggu asked expressionlessly. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve verified it multiple times, and there are no mistakes!¡± Zong Zhengren hurriedly replied. To ensure the accuracy of the information, Zong Zhengren had not closed his eyes for the past few days, spending all his time on this matter. For many slightly unclear pieces of information, Zong Zhengren had to ask repeatedly until the information was complete. Zong Zhengren understood that if he didn¡¯t handle this matter well, Liu Wanggu would not just lightly punish him as he did a few days ago.¡¯ Even though Zong Zhengren was at the pinnacle of cultivation in the Eternal Spring Sect, his status seemed lofty, but in the eyes of those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was not irreplaceable. Within the Eternal Spring Sect, there were many practitioners at the pinnacle of cultivation, and the nature of the sect¡¯s techniques meant that as long as there were enough excellent furnaces and cauldrons, cultivation speed would be very fast. Therefore, even if the Eternal Spring Sect lost a practitioner like Zong Zhengren at the pinnacle of cultivation, it would only suffer some losses, nothing more, and it wouldn¡¯t cause any significant waves. Naturally, Liu Wanggu wouldn¡¯t directly kill Zong Zhengren. However, as the true authority figure in the Eternal Spring Sect, Liu Wanggu had numerous methods to deal with a practitioner at Zong Zhengren¡¯s level, and none would arouse any suspicion. Zong Zhengren understood this point, which was why he was desperate to handle the matter well. Liu Wanggu remained silent, continuously dissecting the information in the jade slip in his mind, searching for suspicious individuals. Based solely on the information in the jade slip, Shizhen seemed to be very honest within Sea Dominion City, which was also something Liu Wanggu had warned him about in advance. There were too many powerful individuals here, and one never knew who they might offend or what kind of background they might have. Shizhen had obviously taken this warning to heart and executed it well However, despite his efforts, he still ended up dead, killed by the sea demons. Liu Wanggu selected a few suspicious individuals in his mind, and in the next moment, he disappeared from the spot. Seeing Liu Wanggu disappear, Zong Zhengren felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders. He had managed to save half of his life. As for the other half, it now depended solely on Liu Wanggu¡¯s mood. If Liu Wanggu was in a good mood, Zong Zhengren would be safe and sound. But if Liu Wanggu was in a bad mood, Zong Zhengren would still have reason to fear for his life. This is the most helpless aspect of being weak in the face of the strong Even if you do everything right, the ultimate outcome is still not up to you, but up to others. And when others determine your fate, sometimes it¡¯s entirely based on their mood. Whether or not they decide your fate depends on whether they feel like it, and it¡¯s only loosely related to how well you handle things. Liu Wanggu stood on a courtyard wall, looking down at a person below from a position of superiority. At this moment, Liu Wanggu seemed to blend with the courtyard wall, clearly standing there, yet the people inside the courtyard seemed to overlook his presence. Liu Wanggu wasn¡¯t using invisibility, and his Combined Aperture Tempering realm aura was present, but he directly masked his presence from the perception of everyone in the courtyard, causing them to subconsciously ignore Liu Wanggu¡¯s existence. With Shizhen¡¯s death, Liu Wanggu would certainly have to find an answer. Among Liu Wanggu¡¯s many descendants, Shizhen was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding. He could have stayed within the Eternal Spring Sect this time, but Liu Wanggu ultimately decided to bring him along. Breaking through from the cultivation realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was extremely difficult. Even though the techniques of the Eternal Spring Sect might offer some shortcuts, they only slightly lowered the difficulty. In a high-pressure environment like Sea Dominion City, it was possible to stimulate a warrior¡¯s potential, enabling them to advance further. Liu Wanggu had considered that Shizhen might be in danger, even facing death directly, but he refused to believe that Shizhen had died in such a manner. After observing for a moment from the courtyard wall, Liu Wanggu disappeared. Three days later, Liu Wanggu appeared in the bustling market, steadily walking towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei was standing at the entrance of a shop when he seemed to sense something and turned his head to look at Liu Wanggu. Liu Wanggu¡¯s gaze pierced directly at Chen Fei, filled with coldness. ¡°Are you Chen Fei from the Primordial Sword Sect?¡± Liu Wanggu approached Chen Fei, his mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm aura enveloping Chen Fei. 6 ¡°Yes, may I ask who you are?¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°You¡¯ve got some nerve, daring to harm someone from my Eternal Spring Sect!¡± Liu Wanggu¡¯s voice was low and chilling, his oppressive aura spreading all around. Some passing warriors sensed the aura and couldn¡¯t help but be astonished, all of them moving aside. Two days ago, Liu Wanggu had visited the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect. However, with a single glance, he saw that all of them were only at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, not even at the pinnacle. According to the information Liu Wanggu had received, there was only one practitioner at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect, who had been in seclusion in the cultivation chamber in Sea Dominion City. Although Shizhen had visited the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect and left shortly after, Liu Wanggu was unwilling to let go of any suspicious individuals. To make someone like Shizhen meet his demise, the practitioner at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm from the Primordial Sword Sect became suspicious. With suspicion arising, it was natural for Liu Wanggu to come and investigate. Today, Liu Wanggu heard from his surveillance that Chen Fei had left the cultivation chamber, so he came directly to the market and confronted Chen Fei. ¡°From the Eternal Spring Sect? Sir, I think there¡¯s a misunderstanding. I¡¯ve been in the cultivation chamber ever since I returned from my last mission,¡± Chen Fei said with a hint of surprise on his face. Two days ago, when Liu Wanggu went to the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei¡¯s clone had already detected his presence. However, the clone pretended not to notice, and since Liu Wanggu left directly without making any moves to test the people of the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei thought the matter would end there. After all, Shizhen had only briefly visited the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect, so the suspicion against the sect should have been minimal. Chen Fei didn¡¯t expect Liu Wanggu to come and make such a scene. ¡°Dare to act but not to admit it? You should have known that one day you would face the consequences for harming someone from my Eternal Spring Sect!¡± Liu Wanggu leaned forward slightly, his elemental energy fluctuating as if he might strike at any moment. ¡°Chen Fei, what¡¯s going on?¡± Suddenly, a voice sounded nearby. Tong Linyun emerged from a shop and stood beside Chen Fei. Upon seeing Tong Linyun suddenly appear, Liu Wanggu sensed her mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation and furrowed his brow. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei actually had a friend at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Especially considering the way Tong Linyun had looked at Chen Fei just now, Liu Wanggu could clearly see that their relationship was probably not ordinary. ¡°This senior is asking about something,¡± Chen Fei said to Tong Linyun with a soft smile. Tong Linyun glanced at Liu Wanggu, her eyes showing a hint of amusement. Tong Linyun had clearly sensed Liu Wanggu¡¯s arrogant demeanor just now. While being at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was respectable, Tong Linyun herself was at the same level. But who was Chen Fei? Within a single day, he had slain five practitioners at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm.. Liu Wanggu, what significance did you hold compared to that? Chapter 576 - Chapter 576: Barbarism Chapter 576: Barbarism Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was too perplexing. Even Xu Wucheng, who was at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm back then, couldn¡¯t discern Chen Fei¡¯s true cultivation. Tong Linyun knew that Liu Wanggu was unaware of Chen Fei¡¯s true strength. She thought that with her own mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, it would be a surefire thing to suppress someone at the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Initially, the three who besieged Tong Linyun, Liao Minglei, and the others thought the same way, but now their remains have been scattered who knows where. Therefore, at this moment, seeing Liu Wanggu¡¯s tense appearance, that strange feeling couldn¡¯t help but emerge in Tong Linyun¡¯s heart. Liu Wanggu felt somewhat displeased under Tong Linyun¡¯s gaze, but facing a martial artist of the same rank, Liu Wanggu didn¡¯t display the same attitude as before. Glancing at Chen Fei, then at Tong Linyun, Liu Wanggu turned around and left without saying another word. If there was a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm backing behind the Primordial Sword Sect, then under the circumstances where Liu Wanggu was only probing, he wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything else. Unless Liu Wanggu was absolutely sure that it was Primordial Sword Sect who caused the death of Shizhen, perhaps he would truly retaliate, even if facing someone of the same realm like Tong Linyun. But for now, achieving what had been done was already everything. Without any reason to offend a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Liu Wanggu naturally wouldn¡¯t do such a thing. After all, without significant interests at stake, ordinary people wouldn¡¯t dare to provoke martial artists of the same level. ¡°I was worried you might just cut him down with one sword,¡± Tong Linyun said with a smile as she watched Liu Wanggu walk away. Though it was a joke, it also indicated Chen Fei¡¯s position in Tong Linyun¡¯s eyes at the moment. In Tong Linyun¡¯s view, Chen Fei was young and yet possessed such high cultivation and combat power. It was almost certain that he would become a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator in the future. Even if he had enough opportunities, he might even cultivate to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could forge a formidable force for a top power. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s age, if he truly reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even the Mountain Sea Realm might not be beyond his reach. Thinking of this outcome, Tong Linyun¡¯s gaze towards Chen Fei became even softer. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Chen Fei said with a slight smile, turning to walk towards other shops. For Chen Fei, Liu Wanggu wasn¡¯t a troublemaker, but for the Primordial Sword Sect, he was a significant threat. That¡¯s why Chen Fei handled Shizhen in that way, to minimize this threat. Chen Fei purchased all the necessary materials for cultivation in the market and then returned directly to the cultivation chamber, where he began his daily routine of practice. Cultivation is an extremely mundane affair, but the satisfaction of seeing proficiency in the cultivation technique continuously rise is so compelling that one can¡¯t help but become immersed in it. Moreover, whenever things truly become dull, discussing cultivation insights with Tong Linyun a few times dissipates the boredom entirely. Time passed bit by bit, and in the blink of an eye, two months had gone by. In terms of cultivation, Chen Fei had been consistently using third-grade superior spirit pills, and relying on his robust physique and powerful Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was consuming them in excess every day. For others at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it might be possible to make no progress at all in two months, with the best-case scenario being slight improvement. But for Chen Fei, he had directly advanced further on the basis of the fourth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At this rate, within three years, Chen Fei would undoubtedly reach the fifth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Of course, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t wait that long. Some minor injuries within his Combined Aperture Tempering realm hadn¡¯t fully healed yet. As soon as they did, Chen Fei would immediately choose to forcefully break through. With rapid progress in cultivation, the comprehension of techniques naturally followed suit. For many years, Chen Fei had spent his nights immersed in cultivation. Rest is a human instinct, but Chen Fei forcibly suppressed this instinct. While cultivation to some extent could substitute for sleep, it certainly wasn¡¯t as comfortable as sleeping. Relying on Chen Fei¡¯s almost constant cultivation over the past two months, the Shadow Escape Technique had broken through to perfection, and the clone within the Primordial Sword Sect had naturally reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, for Chen Fei now, having a clone at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was of limited assistance, and the same applied to the Primordial Sword Sect. Only by cultivating the Shadow Escape Technique to the grand perfection stage, where the clone possessed the combat power of the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, would it be a huge asset for both Chen Fei and the Primordial Sword Sect. It¡¯s worth noting that the Shadow Escape Technique could integrate with the Substitute Shadow. This meant that when the clone¡¯s strength reached the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei could merge it into his main body, directly empowering himself with the strength of an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. What changes would occur with a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm combined with an early-stage one? Because the technique had not yet reached grand perfection, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t say for sure, but it was something to look forward to. Another month passed, and the Blood Refining Art was also cultivated to perfection by Chen Fei. The original purpose of the Blood Refining Art was to refine the physique, but Chen Fei wasn¡¯t interested in this aspect; instead, he valued its effect on changing one¡¯s aura. Although the Blood Refining Art hadn¡¯t reached grand perfection yet, the perfected stage was already able to unleash some of its power. Inside the cultivation chamber, there was a jade bottle placed in front of Chen Fei, containing the blood essence of an early-stage third-grade sea monster. As the bottle was uncorked, a strong bloody smell wafted out, permeating the entire chamber. Chen Fei formed hand seals, and the elemental force within his body began to circulate along the route of the Blood Refining Art. The blood essence in the jade bottle was stirred, immediately flowing into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Simultaneously, Chen Fei activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, directing all the sea monster blood that entered his body to accumulate on the back of his right hand. In the traditional method of the Blood Refining Art, this blood essence would actually disperse throughout the body¡¯s limbs and bones. However, due to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique and the perfected stage of the Blood Refining Art, Chen Fei was able to control it to this extent. The blood essence of the sea monster began to strengthen the back of Chen Fei¡¯s right hand, and at the same time, faint sounds started to emerge around his ears. Initially, these sounds were barely audible, but as the back of Chen Fei¡¯s hand continued to strengthen, the sounds grew louder and louder, eventually becoming the roar of the sea monster. This was a inevitable consequence of refining the blood essence of the sea monster. Because the blood essence contained the imprint of the sea monster, it was difficult for outsiders to erase. By refining the blood essence of the sea monster, these imprints were absorbed as well. Even individuals with strong willpower would inevitably have their minds affected after continuously refining the blood essence of sea monsters over the years. Therefore, there were not many practitioners of this technique who ultimately achieved positive results; many martial artists ended up going mad and dying. After an hour had passed, the blood essence of the sea monster on Chen Fei¡¯s hand had been fully refined, and the roaring of the sea monster in his ears had become fainter until it disappeared entirely. The perfected stage of the Blood Refining Art could partially reduce the imprint of the sea monster in the blood essence. In other words, the higher the level of comprehension of the technique, the lower the risk of refining the blood essence. And now, Chen Fei had only refined a small area of his hand back, so the impact was naturally minimal, hence the disappearance of the sea monster¡¯s roar at this moment. Of course, this was only Chen Fei¡¯s first refinement. As he refined more times in the future, this impact would gradually accumulate, eventually becoming irreversibly significant. However, Chen Fei had no intention of refining multiple times. At most, he would elevate the level of the sea monster¡¯s blood essence a bit in the future. Currently, the blood essence of an early-stage third-grade sea monster was somewhat weak. Chen Fei stood up and looked at the back of his hand. Compared to other areas, the color here was slightly heavier. ¡°Hum!¡± Chen Fei controlled the Blood Refining Art and directly stimulated the power on the back of his hand. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s aura became strange. Savage, brutal, and with a terrifying sense of preying on others, it was markedly different from the aura of ordinary martial artists. Feeling his new aura, a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. In the past, Chen Fei always had to deliberately erase his presence from the scene. But now, with this entirely new aura, he had fewer worries. Chen Fei stopped circulating the Blood Refining Art, and his aura returned to its original state in an instant. A technique originally meant for body tempering had been transformed by Chen Fei into a skill akin to disguise techniques. With the completion of the Blood Refining Art, Chen Fei had achieved what he had envisioned. Continuing to cultivate it to grand perfection seemed somewhat insignificant. However, Chen Fei decided to continue practicing it nonetheless. After all, practicing the Blood Refining Art wouldn¡¯t hinder his cultivation of the other two techniques. Herding one sheep or a flock of sheep was the same effort, so Chen Fei decided to cultivate the Blood Refining Art to Great Completion. Perhaps there would be other surprises, who knows? While Chen Fei remained in the cultivation chamber practicing, the situation around the Sea Dominion City began to deteriorate gradually. Despite the fact that almost all of the forces of the Thousand Feathers Alliance were stationed here, with the added presence of Min Yanlu, a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, the pressure on the Sea Dominion City was increasing. The reason was simple: the number of sea monsters was increasing. The Boundless Sea was vast, with land occupying only a tiny portion of it. Hence, the true protagonists here were the sea monsters, as they had unique conditions for cultivation. Because of this, no one knew exactly how many sea monsters lurked within the Boundless Sea. Losses among the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Sea Dominion City began to mount. Although most were only at the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it still caused great concern and fear. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, either they suffered only minor injuries or they were completely wiped out. There wasn¡¯t even time for rescue when faced with such situations, as the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t be saved in time, or when they tried to rescue them, they were held back by other sea monsters. Over the past few months, the Primordial Sword Sect had participated in guarding missions and experienced several life-threatening situations. It was only because Chen Fei¡¯s clone happened to be there that they could sense the appearance of third-grade sea monsters in advance and promptly retreat with the members of the Primordial Sword Sect. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Primordial Sword Sect to be as safe and sound as it is now. However, with the increasing number of sea monsters, there were times when even though the clone could sense them in advance, whether they could escape every time was still uncertain. Another month passed, just as the Profound Heavenly Sword was about to reach Perfection, someone arrived outside the cultivation chamber where Chen Fei was located.. Chapter 577 - Chapter 577: Forcing Others to Submit Chapter 577: Forcing Others to Submit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The blood flowing around him returned to Chen Fei¡¯s body, and he stood up to open the door of the practice room. Outside, he saw two individuals dressed in the attire of the Sea Dominion City Task Hall. ¡°Who are you two?¡± Chen Fei asked, puzzled. ¡°We have a task that requires your assistance. Here¡¯s the task information. You need to report by noon tomorrow,¡± Fang Sifu said, his cheeks slightly elongated and his chin sharp, giving him a somewhat stern appearance. At this moment, Fang Sifu directly took out a jade slip and handed it to Chen Fei without hesitation. Chen Fei looked at the jade slip but did not take it. He glanced at Fang Sifu, then turned to look at the other person beside him. ¡°We¡¯re from the Task Hall. Here¡¯s our jade token; you can verify it,¡± Mo Xuyang said with a slight smile, taking out a jade token from his sleeve. Members of the Task Hall each had their own identity proof to prevent unauthorized impersonation. In times of war like now, anyone caught impersonating a Task Hall member would be apprehended immediately. If they resisted, they could even be executed on the spot. Those imprisoned would have to undertake various dangerous tasks to have a chance of survival. Therefore, there were almost no individuals daring to impersonate Task Hall members within Sea Dominion City. ¡°I don¡¯t doubt your identities, but I refuse to accept this task,¡± Chen Fei said calmly, without looking at Mo Xuyang¡¯s jade token. ¡°You refuse without even knowing the details of the task?¡± Fang Sifu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, his gaze turning displeased. ¡°I have completed an urgent task before. According to the rules of the Task Hall, I am not required to undertake any further tasks within a year,¡± Chen Fei explained, meeting Fang Sifu¡¯s gaze. Every urgent task assigned by the Task Hall was extremely difficult and naturally highly dangerous. Therefore, the Task Hall had an additional rule: once an urgent task was completed, the individual was exempt from undertaking any other tasks for a year. Chen Fei had previously discovered the Formless Realm Formation and had performed remarkably well in completing that urgent task. It was because of this that he had been able to remain peacefully in the practice room for the past few months. ¡°But things are different now. The situation outside has become extremely dire recently, and we can¡¯t afford to have you comfortably practicing here anymore.¡± Fang Sifu retorted, his displeasure evident in his eyes. ¡°You should also be aware that the number of sea demons outside the Sea Dominion City is increasing, and our manpower is somewhat insufficient,¡± he added. Mo Xuyang maintained a gentle smile on his face as he looked at Chen Fei, continuing, ¡°We understand that you completed an urgent task before, but you¡¯ve also rested for several months. Now there happens to be a task that requires your expertise, which is why we¡¯ve come to you.¡± ¡°That makes sense.¡± Chen Fei nodded, but still didn¡¯t take the jade slip, simply gazing at Mo Xuyang and Fang Sifu. Mo Xuyang thought Chen Fei might have been persuaded by his words, but seeing that Chen Fei still showed no intention of taking the jade slip, he realized otherwise. However, if Chen Fei were to accept the jade slip and read its contents, regardless of his willingness, he would have no choice but to undertake the task. This was because task information could only be given to those assigned to the task. If Chen Fei refused, it would be seen as a breach of security, which was not tolerated. In such a scenario, even if Chen Fei had already completed an urgent task within the past year, he would still be obligated to undertake this new task. This was precisely why Fang Sifu wasted no time in getting to the point as soon as Chen Fei opened the door to the practice room and even handed him the jade slip directly. It was an attempt to catch Chen Fei off guard and compel him to accept the task passively. During times of war, the Task Hall held considerable power. It wasn¡¯t merely a place for task assignments; when situations required enforcement of rules with violence, it was the Task Hall¡¯s responsibility to act. Hence, when ordinary martial artists encountered members of the Task Hall, they would naturally feel somewhat subdued, especially if they were not familiar with the Task Hall¡¯s regulations, making them more susceptible to persuasion. Chen Fei, however, was unaware of the specific regulations of the Task Hall. Yet, as long as he didn¡¯t accept anything from the Task Hall, there wouldn¡¯t be any issues, especially considering he was in the right. ¡°What do you mean by this?¡± Fang Sifu¡¯s voice grew stern as he observed Chen Fei¡¯s indifference. ¡°As I said before, I refuse to accept this task,¡± Chen Fei replied calmly. ¡°Now is a special time, and Sea Dominion City needs your strength. Is this how you choose to respond?¡± Fang Sifu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as his voice grew louder. ¡°I¡¯m simply following the rules of the Task Hall,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. ¡°The situation is complex now, and the old rules may change at any time. You are the most suitable candidate for this task. Your refusal may lead to the failure of this task, and even if it succeeds, it may result in significant sacrifices,¡± Mo Xuyang said solemnly. ¡°If there are changes in the regulations of the Task Hall, please inform me promptly, and I will act according to the new rules,¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t acknowledge Mo Xuyang¡¯s latter remarks. What did it mean to be the most suitable candidate? The Thousand Feathers Alliance was vast, with numerous martial artists possessing various abilities. Among the top ten influential forces alone, it was difficult to ascertain the exact number of formidable individuals they possessed. Chen Fei had acquired martial techniques from several of these forces, so he was well acquainted with them. Under equivalent levels of cultivation, martial artists from these top-tier forces were undoubtedly stronger than their counterparts. Not only were they powerful, but their auxiliary abilities were also at the top level. Now, to coerce Chen Fei into accepting a new urgent task indicated that the task was certainly not simple. Chen Fei¡¯s displayed cultivation level was only at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, so the task must be quite challenging, which was why it was assigned to him. Ultimately, it boiled down to the perception that Chen Fei lacked strong backing, yet his abilities were relatively fitting for such tasks. In such cases, it was natural to assign more dangerous missions to individuals like Chen Fei. Presently, the Task Hall consisted not only of members from the Thousand Feathers Alliance but also peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the other ten top forces. Partiality in task allocation was almost inevitable, a fact that Chen Fei had anticipated long ago. While the world of martial artists differed greatly from that of ordinary people, many fundamental aspects of human nature remained unchanged. As for the possibility of casualties during missions being attributed to Chen Fei, if such a situation arose, Chen Fei would have no words of protest; it would be considered his responsibility. However, how they chose to handle it was their concern; Chen Fei would not attribute such matters to himself, nor would he harbor any psychological burden. After practicing martial arts for so many years, if Chen Fei couldn¡¯t see through such things, then all his efforts in martial arts would have been in vain. Fang Sifu and Mo Xuyang exchanged a glance, realizing they had no better options in dealing with Chen Fei¡¯s stubbornness at the moment. In truth, their actions today deviated somewhat from the rules originally established by the Task Hall. Therefore, they could only resort to verbal persuasion. After all, according to the records, Chen Fei was relatively young. Compared to other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts who were often over a hundred or two hundred years old, Chen Fei was exceptionally young for his level of cultivation. And youth, sometimes, represented talent, and other times, it represented susceptibility to persuasion. As long as they appealed to righteousness and applied a little pressure, many martial artists of this age could be persuaded to yield. However, the outcome with Chen Fei was quite different. None of their tactics seemed to have any effect on him; he remained completely unmoved. ¡°Ignoring the bigger picture, hmph!¡± Fang Sifu snorted coldly and turned away, while Mo Xuyang glanced at Chen Fei, shaking his head as if disappointed. Observing this scene, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but find it amusing. Even now, they hadn¡¯t given up and were still attempting to provoke him once more. However, one¡¯s own life was a matter for oneself to handle. Others might be indifferent to Chen Fei¡¯s fate, but he was responsible for his own life. Closing the door to the practice room, Chen Fei dismissed the matters involving Fang Sifu and Mo Xuyang from his mind, focusing instead on cultivating his elemental energy and refining the three martial techniques. After months of practice, the injuries to his Combined Aperture Tempering realm caused by the forced breakthrough to the Fourth Stage had mostly healed. It was estimated that with another month or so of time, his Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be completely restored. At that point, Chen Fei would attempt to break through to the Fifth Stage of Harmonization. Fang Sifu and Mo Xuyang frowned upon seeing the closed door of Chen Fei¡¯s practice room. As Chen Fei had anticipated, this particular task was indeed extremely perilous. In truth, among the top ten influential forces, there were numerous potential candidates for such missions. Their earlier words, describing Chen Fei as the most suitable candidate for the task, were indeed merely persuasive tactics aimed at convincing him to accept it. There weren¡¯t many other traps associated with this task; it was purely dangerous. However, the rewards offered were quite substantial and commensurate with the level of danger involved. But precisely because it was so perilous, the top ten forces were somewhat reluctant to send their members into harm¡¯s way. If there were other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts who could undertake the task, it would undoubtedly be a welcome development for these influential forces. Hence, today¡¯s assignment of this task through such a process unfolded. Unfortunately, Chen Fei refused to accept any persuasion, steadfastly citing the rules of the Task Hall throughout, effectively countering all their arguments, leaving them helpless. Unless the Task Hall were to truly amend this rule, Chen Fei would indeed be unable to decline. However, changing this rule might bring about other complications for the Task Hall. After all, urgent tasks represented high risks. Completing one only to immediately undertake another was essentially leading individuals down a path of no return. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Should we adjust the defense zone of the Primordial Sword Sect?¡± Fang Sifu couldn¡¯t help but feel somewhat annoyed. Although the defense zones around Sea Dominion City were generally similar, there were still some differences in detail. Some areas were indeed more dangerous, with higher casualty rates. Mo Xuyang understood Fang Sifu¡¯s suggestion but after some consideration, he shook his head. While the Task Hall had the authority to adjust the defense zones of these forces, making too many adjustments would be too conspicuous. Moreover, Mo Xuyang had heard that Chen Fei seemed to be acquainted with the disciple of the Alliance Master, Gu Danying. Gu Danying had mentioned Chen Fei¡¯s name on some occasions, showing some appreciation for him. Adjusting the defense zone of the Primordial Sword Sect would essentially be tearing off the facade and confronting Chen Fei directly.. Chapter 578 - Chapter 578: Heaven-Splashing Wealth Chapter 578: Heaven-Splashing Wealth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Although this time the task wasn¡¯t assigned to Chen Fei, all their procedures still seem to be in accordance with the rules on the surface, leaving little room for criticism. However, if the defensive zone of the Primordial Sword Sect is adjusted without any special reason, it¡¯s purely giving others a handle to criticize. Simply doing so to vent frustration would be too much of a loss for gain. ¡°Let¡¯s go, there are other candidates as well. It¡¯s not absolutely necessary to choose Chen Fei,¡± Mo Xuyang said softly, then proceeded forward. Fang Sifu felt somewhat uneasy in his heart, but ultimately, he could only swallow his pride. The authority of the Task Hall was significant, and in turn, there were many constraints. Chen Fei¡¯s response left Fang Sifu feeling resentful, yet indeed, there were no better ways to retaliate. Time spent in cultivation always flies by quickly. In the cultivation chamber, Chen Fei sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, a blood-red light reflecting around him. ¡°Clang!¡± Suddenly, the sound of a sword reverberated in the chamber. The sword sound was faint and long, echoing in the ears, as if it were also resonating in the sea of consciousness, or perhaps it was a combination of both. After months of arduous practice, refining the Profound Heavenly Sword technique from the top techniques of nine major forces, Chen Fei finally reached the state of perfection. At this moment, not only the yuan energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body, but even his consciousness in the sea of knowledge trembled slightly. The Profound Heavenly Sword, in essence, surpasses the hereditary techniques of the nine major forces. And to achieve perfection in these top-notch techniques within their respective sects, one¡¯s cultivation must have already reached the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Without reaching this level of comprehension in the techniques, it¡¯s simply impossible to elevate one¡¯s cultivation to such heights. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, and within the cultivation chamber, it seemed as if a sword light flashed by. The formations on the walls trembled slightly before returning to calmness. Standing up, Chen Fei formed a sword gesture with his right hand, and a sword essence emerged from his fingertip, filling the entire chamber with its sharpness in an instant. For martial artists in the Body Tempering realm, staring directly at this sword essence would likely blind them instantly, and their consciousness would be directly affected. Though martial artists in the Aperture Tempering realm wouldn¡¯t suffer to such an extent, both their yuan energy and consciousness would still be suppressed. This is the innate suppression high-level martial artists exert over low-level ones. Low-level martial artists attempting to besiege high-level ones would find it impossible to even approach without sufficient numbers and exceptional formations. Chen Fei retracted the sword essence in his hand, sensing the changes in yuan energy within his body. It felt even more rounded and refined. Chen Fei¡¯s control over yuan energy was already meticulous, but with the Profound Heavenly Sword reaching perfection, this level of precision had somehow advanced even further. This means that when Chen Fei uses the same technique, he will require slightly less yuan energy than before. If he were to use the same amount of yuan energy as before, naturally, the power would be stronger. ¡°Buzz!¡± Ripples emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the three prohibitions were opened in an instant, just like using ordinary techniques. Not only was the activation of the prohibitions faster, but at this moment, the pressure exerted by the prohibitions on Chen Fei¡¯s body was also reduced by a few degrees. However, it was only a slight reduction. The prohibitions mainly made the yuan energy more violent. To control it completely without harm, simply advancing in the realm of techniques was insufficient; the strength of the physique needed to continue improving. After a moment, the fluctuations of the prohibitions within Chen Fei¡¯s body disappeared. The perfection of the Profound Heavenly Sword inevitably propelled Chen Fei¡¯s strength further, but this increase in strength had not reached a completely transformative level. Previously, when facing a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponent, one strike severely injured, and another killed. Now, it was estimated that one strike could directly bring a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponent to the brink of death, leaving no chance for escape. In other words, whereas others had a possibility of escape before, now even that possibility has been wiped out. If encountering a slightly weaker mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponent, such as a third-turn Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it might indeed be possible to kill them with a single strike. The next morning, Chen Fei appeared in the bustling market of Sea Dominion City. However, Chen Fei¡¯s aura at this moment was completely different from before, exuding a wildness, indicating the activation of the Blood Refining Art. Chen Fei¡¯s appearance had also changed accordingly, with a full beard on his face and a scar extending from the corner of his left eye to his neck. As Chen Fei walked down the street, many passersby and street vendors cast several glances at him. After all, the aura Chen Fei displayed was not something ordinary martial artists possessed. Chen Fei arrived at the front of a shop and walked straight in. ¡°Customer, what do you need?¡± The shopkeeper, upon seeing Chen Fei and sensing his aura, couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of fear, as if facing a demonic beast. Yes, it was the kind of fear one feels when facing a demonic beast, as if at any moment, they would be torn apart alive, instinctively prompting one to flee. ¡°Do you buy spiritual treasures?¡± Chen Fei sat boldly on a chair, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured the tea directly into his mouth. ¡°We do, of course we do. Please wait a moment, I¡¯ll go fetch someone.¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s face lit up upon hearing about spiritual treasures. Nowadays in Sea Dominion City, anything that can immediately boost one¡¯s strength is highly sought after. Array disks, talismans, spiritual treasures, and poisons all fall into this category. As for spirit pills used for cultivation, which cannot immediately change one¡¯s strength, their prices are not high. The shopkeeper¡¯s strength only reaches the Aperture Tempering realm, so although he is called the shopkeeper, he mainly serves as a storekeeper. When it comes to items like spiritual treasures, it¡¯s necessary for a mid-stage Aperture Tempering realm expert to appraise them. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Chen Fei put down the teapot in his hand and waved dismissively. The shopkeeper didn¡¯t dare to delay and quickly ran to the backyard. After a moment, a figure followed the shopkeeper back, the true owner of the shop, Lu Tianfeng. As a mid-stage Aperture Tempering realm expert, Lu Tianfeng¡¯s strength might not be the highest in the market, but it is still considered average. There would be no problem for him to take in one or two high-grade spiritual treasures. Lu Tianfeng glanced at Chen Fei secretly, but found no information about him. Currently, Chen Fei is displaying the cultivation level of a mid-stage Aperture Tempering realm. Selling high-grade spiritual treasures with only an initial-stage Aperture Tempering realm cultivation might pose some problems. Moreover, in order to differentiate himself from Chen Fei¡¯s original identity, using the cultivation level of a mid-stage Aperture Tempering realm is obviously more appropriate, as only some would associate the two together. ¡°I wonder what kind of spiritual treasure the guest would like to sell. May I take a look?¡± Lu Tianfeng smiled politely. ¡°Naturally!¡± Chen Fei responded, and a green long sword appeared in his hand, originating from Zhao Chengzhong, a mid-stage Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. This sword, influenced by the sword essence in Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s sword techniques for many years, exuded a powerful aura. Zhao Chengzhong¡¯s sword techniques emphasized controlling with essence and cutting with momentum, with momentum being the most important aspect. Therefore, as soon as the sword was brought out, its momentum permeated the entire shop. ¡°What a fine sword!¡± Lu Tianfeng¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw the blade in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Seeing no objection from Chen Fei, Lu Tianfeng reached out and took the blade in front of him. High-grade spiritual treasures are very durable, so the previous battle between Chen Fei and Zhao Chengzhong wouldn¡¯t have caused any damage to the blade, thus its value wouldn¡¯t decrease. Chen Fei had been hesitant to sell these high-grade spiritual treasures he obtained several months ago because he was worried that he might attract unwanted attention. Although the market didn¡¯t explicitly state that they inquire about the origins of items brought in for sale, they had always followed this practice. However, without inquiring about their origins, it would be quite conspicuous for Chen Fei to suddenly sell several high-grade spiritual treasures, especially considering that these treasures came from the traitors. Up until now, those traitors still couldn¡¯t determine who had killed Zhao Chengzhong and the other four. If Chen Fei were to sell these spiritual treasures, it would somewhat give away his involvement. Min Yanlu should have already cleared out a batch of traitors based on the information provided by Chen Fei, but Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure exactly how many traitors had been rooted out. These traitors were very cautious in their daily contacts with each other. Ning Yanding¡¯s cultivation was only at the mid-stage Aperture Tempering realm, so the information he could gather about the traitors was actually quite limited. To avoid attracting more trouble, Chen Fei preferred to keep these high-grade spiritual treasures tucked away for now. After all, regardless of the circumstances, their value wouldn¡¯t depreciate easily. Moreover, Chen Fei still had enough high-grade elemental stones in the Qiankun Bag from before, so there was no need to take unnecessary risks. And now that he finally had a new identity, Chen Fei could set aside these concerns. Even if those traitors were to discover something, they would ultimately focus on Chen Fei¡¯s new identity. What did it have to do with Chen Fei¡¯s original self? After a moment, Chen Fei left the shop. Chen Fei had sold two high-grade spiritual treasures, including the sword from Zhao Chengzhong and the knife from Liao Minglei. The two high-grade spiritual treasures were sold for a total of 4,900 high-grade elemental stones. Compared to the usual price of high-grade spiritual treasures, Chen Fei earned an extra six to seven hundred high-grade elemental stones this time. From Chen Fei¡¯s observations, this increase was not considered excessive. Prices for more powerful array disks and talismans were even more exaggerated. Chen Fei still had three high-grade spiritual treasures on hand, but it was evident that with the scale of Lu Tianfeng¡¯s shop, they couldn¡¯t accommodate another three. Over the next hour, Chen Fei visited three more shops and successfully sold the remaining high-grade spiritual treasures. Each item sold for a slightly higher price than usual, with some fetching ten percent more, and the higher-quality ones even fetching up to twenty percent more. After selling the five spiritual treasures, Chen Fei didn¡¯t sell anything else because there was no need to. The total income from the five high-grade spiritual treasures exceeded thirteen thousand high-grade elemental stones. This was an astonishing amount of elemental stones, surpassing the total Chen Fei had obtained before. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Of course, the value of the hereditary techniques from the nine major forces far exceeded this number. However, these techniques were not easy to buy or sell. Even in a city like Bianhu City, which was said to have no taboos, it had its own limitations. Such treasures from top forces, especially techniques, were absolutely untouchable. Otherwise, if they were to attract the attention of a peak-level Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, even Bianhu City would disappear. Chen Fei purchased some elixirs, took a few laps around Sea Dominion City to shake off any tails, then returned to the cultivation chamber. As Chen Fei sold these high-grade spiritual treasures, a subtle undercurrent began to ripple through Sea Dominion City.. Chapter 579 - Chapter 579: Comprehending the Mountain Sea Chapter 579: Comprehending the Mountain Sea Techniques Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In a courtyard by the sea, a conversation unfolded in a study under the dappled sunlight. ¡°The weapons of Ning Yandeng¡¯s group have surfaced in the market,¡± a voice echoed from the shadows of a corner. ¡°I was informed of this just now. What do you want to say?¡± replied the figure in the azure robe seated at the desk. ¡°According to reports from the market, the seller of the weapons possesses mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, emanating a fierce and wild aura. The probability of Ning Yandeng¡¯s group falling to their hands is high,¡± the shadowy figure, now revealed in a black robe, spoke. ¡°Ning Yandeng¡¯s group has been dead for so long. Do you seek vengeance for them?¡± There was a hint of mockery in the azure-robed figure¡¯s voice, suggesting their relationship was not entirely harmonious. ¡°It¡¯s not about vengeance, but the deaths of Ning Yandeng¡¯s group implicate many among us. Falling into that person¡¯s hands, one may never escape the confines of that prison for life!¡± ¡°That individual¡¯s methods naturally do not tolerate people like us. However, I¡¯ve heard they are not at ease lately, supposedly no longer within the confines of Sea Dominion City.¡± ¡°They¡¯re indeed absent. So, is the appearance of Ning Yandeng¡¯s group¡¯s weapons a trap, intending to lure us out, or does someone believe the timing is ripe to sell them?¡± the figure in black murmured. -Do you intend to test the waters? Don¡¯t blame me for not warning you. If this step turns out to be a trap, you¡¯ll never leave Sea Dominion City for the rest of your life!¡± The azure-robed figure frowned as he spoke. ¡°If we are to test, I won¡¯t personally make a move. Moreover, the person selling the weapons has completely vanished from Sea Dominion City, leaving no trace behind. Their aura is also extremely unfamiliar, and no one has yet recognized who they truly are!¡± The shadow shook his head. Chen Fei¡¯s presence in the market was brief, but more crucially, the aura of his new identity was unfamiliar to everyone. With the person missing and their identity unrecognizable, it¡¯s as if the trail has been completely severed. ¡°If we¡¯re talking about suspects, the three individuals who returned last time are the most suspicious. Especially Chen Fei from the Primordial Sword Sect; he even met with that person once after his return,¡± the azure-robed figure spoke with a heavy tone. Coincidentally, the five mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who attempted to ambush Chen Fei died, yet the three individuals returned unharmed to Sea Dominion City. Following this, Min Yanlu began purging the traitors. It was hard to believe that Chen Fei and the others had no connection to this matter. However, Min Yanlu¡¯s swift actions had made others wary of making any rash moves. After all, if even a hint of suspicion arises, Min Yanlu was likely to strike. During wartime, if Min Yanlu suspected you and you could not prove your innocence, he would likely take action. Not for any other reason but to deter petty actions and stabilize the internal affairs of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Otherwise, as others were desperately undertaking tasks, there were constantly individuals sabotaging the rear. If this had continued for too long, Sea Dominion City would have been at risk of descending into chaos, something Min Yanlu absolutely would not have tolerated. Therefore, even if these individuals had suspected that Chen Fei and the others had issues, they could only have set them aside for then. They couldn¡¯t have even targeted the sects to which the three belonged, for at that time, unless there had been specific reasons, targeting those sects would have been tantamount to admitting guilt and revealing one¡¯s own problems. So, when Ning Yandeng¡¯s group had been slain several months prior, these individuals could only have kept that matter buried deep in their hearts. It hadn¡¯t been until the appearance of those weapons in the market that their attention had been once again drawn to it. ¡°Chen Fei¡¯s and Qin Haishan¡¯s cultivations had been too low, merely in the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while Tong Linyun¡¯s realm had been passable, being in the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm.¡± The figure in black would have shaken his head, saying, ¡°With the strength of these three, they couldn¡¯t have possibly have slain five mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators alone. There must have been others involved.¡± Although they couldn¡¯t have probed Chen Fei and the others directly, it hadn¡¯t meant they hadn¡¯t been observing them. Regardless of how one had looked at it, the abilities of the three had been evident. Qin Haishan was at the second stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, seemingly not far from the mid-stage, but whether he could take that step was difficult to determine. And even if he did, he would only be at the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Back then, Ning Yandeng and his group had five mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, clearly holding an absolute advantage. Tong Linyun was merely an ordinary mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, at best possessing decent defensive abilities. Then there was Chen Fei, rumored to have exceptional talent, comparable to the geniuses of top-tier factions. But breaking through to the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm in less than ten years, these years could indeed lead to significant progress for geniuses. However, there was still a limit to their progress. From their observations, Chen Fei¡¯s current realm should be at the second stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, making him outstanding among second-stage cultivators. But even the most outstanding among them were still only at the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with no connection to the mid-stage. Even for the geniuses of top-tier factions, it would take at least a dozen years to truly advance from the second stage to the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This timeframe was already considered very short, as cultivation progress had always been challenging, especially in Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The figure in azure robes did not oppose. According to the information obtained from Xu Wucheng, he was also deeply impressed by Chen Fei, particularly by his exceptional eye technique. As for his cultivation, Xu Wucheng had not noticed anything unusual about Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation during their close contact. Clearly, the ones who killed Ning Yandeng¡¯s group were indeed others, perhaps the person selling weapons today, or maybe someone else. -These individuals are nothing but a nuisance. There¡¯s no need for any probing. When the time is right, we can simply kill them. What good does sparing their lives now do?¡± the figure in azure robes remarked. ¡°In due time, there may be an opportunity, but I¡¯m more interested in knowing who the mastermind is!¡± the figure in black spoke with a low voice, then his form transformed into a shadow, disappearing from sight. The figure in azure robes glanced at the corner of the study, his gaze flickering with a determination for vengeance. Among them, this individual harbored the most ferocious intent. During Min Yanlu¡¯s last purge of traitors, one of them belonged to the other side. They were powerless to retaliate against Min Yanlu; otherwise, with that strength, they would have toppled the Thousand Feathers Alliance long ago. However, the figure in black clearly had no intention of easily letting go of the person who killed Ning Yandeng¡¯s group and leaked information to Min Yanlu. Sea Dominion City was simmering with unrest, while Chen Fei continued his cultivation in seclusion. Selling off five high-grade spiritual treasures had pushed Chen Fei¡¯s stock of high-grade elemental stones to an unprecedented level. Besides his regular alchemical practice, Chen Fei began to utilize another treasure. The cultivation chamber belonged to an area of absolute privacy. Logically speaking, no one could pry into it. However, Chen Fei harbored too many secrets, so he had arranged some formations within the chamber. With an abundance of elemental stones, setting up these formations became an extremely easy task. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s purpose in setting up these formations was not for offensive or defensive capabilities but purely for concealment. Now, under this protection, even if someone were to attempt to peek inside, all they would see is a misty haze. Unless they forcefully broke through the formations, Chen Fei would detect it immediately. There were methods to silently break formations, but doing so from a distance without making any sound was absolutely impossible. This incomplete treasure consumed a significant amount of elemental stones for cultivation, but its effects were indeed remarkable. Previously, despite not facing a shortage of elemental stones, supplying the treasure for cultivation had still been somewhat challenging. However, with over ten thousand high-grade elemental stones in his possession now, Chen Fei had more than enough to sustain long-term cultivation with the treasure. The progress of refining the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique gradually increased. With a foundation in the perfection realm, Chen Fei began to stride forward boldly. When Chen Fei had insufficient elemental stones before, he only used the treasure to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. Now, not only was he cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, but he was also continuously pondering some mysteries with the help of the treasure. These mysteries were imprints left behind by the previous owner of the treasure during the continuous use of it. These imprints were not systematic and had no order, especially after the treasure had shattered, leaving the imprints fragmented and incomplete. Previously, Chen Fei pondered these mysteries to enhance the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword technique, aiming to further explore the complete cultivation steps of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, including how to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, now that Chen Fei possessed the Profound Heavenly Sword, such endeavors were unnecessary. What Chen Fei was more interested in now was whether the previous owner of the treasure had indeed created the part of the technique related to Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering. Chen Fei didn¡¯t dare to expect to fully comprehend such a technique from this damaged treasure. However, even if he could gather just a fragment or a clue, perhaps he could piece together something useful. just like how Chen Fei had once organized the Star Gazing Art from the incomplete walls in the Strange Heart Realm. Even if the previous owner of the treasure hadn¡¯t created the technique related to Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, the use of the treasure in the Mountain Sea Realm would certainly involve the manipulation of spiritual power. If the panel could gather these insights, then that would be possible. With Chen Fei¡¯s current connections, he had no opportunity to access cultivation techniques related to the spiritual realm. None of the top-tier factions possessed them; only the Mountain Sea Realm experts did. However, it was impossible for Mountain Sea Realm experts to pass on these techniques to Chen Fei. Regardless of the value of these techniques, if Chen Fei were to earnestly seek such techniques from them, it would likely raise suspicions among those Mountain Sea Realm experts. After all, practitioners in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t cultivate these types of techniques. So if someone from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm consistently sought after them, it would seem highly suspicious. Seeking a top-tier Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique would seem more reasonable than seeking spiritual techniques. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the ground, continuously absorbing the special energy from the treasure into his body through the Dragon Elephant¡¯s nodding, in his sea of consciousness, insights into the three techniques collided as usual. But now, amidst these insights into the three techniques, there were also mysterious insights from the treasure swirling around. These insights were not systematic and couldn¡¯t be expressed in words, but Chen Fei could feel that he was absorbing something. At present, these insights were still unclear, but as long as he persisted for long enough, quantitative changes would inevitably lead to qualitative transformations. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t summarize them himself, but the panel could! Chapter 580 - Chapter 580: Waves on the Plain Chapter 580: Waves on the Plain Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The acquisition of this kind of technique was completely achieved by accumulating a large number of elemental stones. For others, even if they had spiritual treasures and elemental stones, they might still have ended up empty-handed. Only Chen Fei had the possibility of turning this impossibility into possibility, thanks to his panel. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was constantly improving, and the consumption of elemental stones was also astonishingly high, because each time the spiritual treasure swallowed, it consumed nearly a hundred pieces of medium-grade elemental stones. Although over ten thousand medium-grade elemental stones seemed like a lot, the time that the spiritual treasure could indulge in devouring them without restraint wouldn¡¯t be too long. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind. The ultimate goal of earning so many medium-grade elemental stones was to use them. As long as those medium-grade elemental stones could eventually be transformed into strength, then everything was worthwhile. The energy contained in the spiritual treasure was indeed miraculous. Not only could it be absorbed by the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point to enhance the physique, but also the speed of recovery of the cracks in Chen Fei¡¯s body¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering had been improved after being nourished by the energy of the spiritual treasure. Originally estimated to take more than a month, the cracks in the Combined Aperture Tempering would only completely recover. But now, looking at the pace, it might not even take half a month to restore the Combined Aperture Tempering to its original state. By then, Chen Fei could start preparing to break through to the Fifth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering. The situation around Sea Dominion City continued to deteriorate, and Chen Fei didn¡¯t know how much longer he could quietly cultivate like this. Therefore, Chen Fei had to take advantage of this calm period to quickly elevate his strength. Even if there were any unforeseen circumstances later on, Chen Fei would have enough time to deal with them. Chen Fei had two spatial grids, one usually used to store spiritual treasures, and the other used to store sword elements. After refining the Profound Heavenly Sword to perfection, Chen Fei had intended to update the sword elements in the spatial grid. However, considering the opening of the Five Forbidden Laws, which not only damaged the physique but also had a significant impact on the Combined Aperture Tempering, it was not a small matter. Now, the most important thing was to first elevate his realm. The difference in the Profound Heavenly Sword before and after reaching perfection had an impact on strength, but it wasn¡¯t to the extent of a significant gap. Even without changing the sword elements, the impact wouldn¡¯t be too great. As time passed, with a large consumption of medium-grade elemental stones, Chen Fei¡¯s strength continued to advance, and insights gained from the spiritual treasure were also accumulating in his sea of consciousness. Profound and mysterious, the gate of myriad wonders. This feeling of being able to perceive but unable to describe it in words was truly extremely wonderful. If others were to find out how many medium-grade elemental stones Chen Fei had consumed in such a short time, they would probably be completely bewildered. Chen Fei himself acknowledged the significant consumption of elemental stones, but he had no regrets whatsoever. Compared to the eventual appearance of the soul cultivation technique, this investment in spirit stones was insignificant. In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed, and the Combined Aperture Temperings in Chen Fei¡¯s body were almost as good as new. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry to break through immediately. Forcing a breakthrough to the Fifth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering would exert even greater pressure compared to when he forced the fourth turn. Therefore, Chen Fei wanted to ensure that his Combined Aperture Temperings were in the best possible condition before attempting the breakthrough. Recently, with the nurturing of the spiritual treasure¡¯s energy, Chen Fei could even feel a slight improvement in the resilience of his Combined Aperture Temperings. While it couldn¡¯t be compared to the effect of the Celestial Azure Flower, it was indeed much stronger than ordinary spiritual materials. Chen Fei decided to spend a few more days to ensure that his Combined Aperture Temperings were in the most ideal state before attempting the breakthrough. A few days more or less was something Chen Fei could naturally afford to wait for. If the breakthrough to the Fifth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering went smoothly, then he could schedule the breakthrough to the Sixth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering. Since he knew that the spiritual treasure had a repairing effect on the Combined Aperture Temperings, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t need to wait for months like now when attempting the breakthrough to the Sixth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering. The only thing was that the spiritual treasure was a devouring beast. With over ten thousand medium-grade elemental stones, it was likely that Chen Fei¡¯s consumption wouldn¡¯t be sustained, and he¡¯d probably need to figure out a way to earn more elemental stones to replenish his supply. Only by doing so could Chen Fei support his rapid cultivation progress. Inside the cultivation chamber, Chen Fei suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of confusion in his gaze. Dozens of miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s clone stood amidst the formation of the Primordial Sword Sect, engaged in the relentless slaughter of first and second-order sea monsters that continued to attack. These sea monsters were like locusts, especially the first-order ones, which seemed to be densely packed as far as the eye could see. In the Boundless Sea, first-order sea monsters could be considered the most common existence. Many sea monsters reached the mid-level of the first order shortly after birth, and reached the peak of the first order after reaching adulthood. Some powerful sea monster races could even reach the level of the early second order after reaching adulthood. This means that many sea monsters are born with much stronger strength than humans, and their strength can increase steadily without the need for cultivation. Compared to sea monsters, humans have almost no advantages to speak of. However, for many sea monsters, once they reach adulthood, their strength is almost fixed, and breaking through again is extremely difficult. Therefore, first-order sea monsters are almost everywhere, but as they reach the early second order, their numbers sharply decline, and this trend continues as they go higher. By the third order, their numbers have become rare. In terms of high-end strength, humans are not much different from sea monsters, at least in the vicinity of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, which is why Sea Dominion City has been able to hold on until now. Chen Fei¡¯s clone swept through with a sword, causing dozens of first-order sea monsters to stiffen and then sink into the seabed. Stepping forward, Chen Fei arrived beside Qu Qingsheng. With a flash of sword elements, a second-order late-stage sea monster stiffened before turning into minced meat. Qu Qingsheng turned to look at Chen Fei, a hint of confusion in his eyes. He didn¡¯t currently need assistance, as Chen Fei usually only intervened when people around him were in danger. ¡°Something¡¯s not right, let¡¯s retreat!¡± Chen Fei said in a deep voice. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, there was a faint aura of third-tier sea monsters in the distance. Due to the limitations of the clone¡¯s strength, the amount of mental energy that could be infused into the clone was extremely limited. Therefore, if the clone were to use the Heavenly Eye, its mental energy would quickly be depleted, causing the clone to automatically dissipate. So, the clone generally wouldn¡¯t use the Heavenly Eye. However, even without using the Heavenly Eye, the innate perception of several eye techniques was enough for Chen Fei to detect danger in advance. The presence of third-tier sea monsters in the distance wasn¡¯t surprising, as these sea monsters attacking Sea Dominion City would definitely include third-tier ones. But what puzzled Chen Fei was the disappearance of the aura of Combined Aperture Tempering Tempering realm cultivators on the side of Sea Dominion City. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were responsible for killing first and second-tier sea monsters, while the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were supposed to intercept when third-tier sea monsters appeared to prevent heavy losses among the Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors. However, Chen Fei currently didn¡¯t sense a single Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator deployed nearby, which was against the rules. Otherwise, if a third-tier sea monster charged in, not only would the Primordial Sword Sect suffer, but the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from other sects in the vicinity would also sustain heavy losses. This was a serious dereliction of duty, something that Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t dare to do unless someone wanted the nearby Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to truly perish, weakening the strength of Sea Dominion City. Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t determine the final outcome of the battle because they were too weak, but that didn¡¯t mean their strength was useless. Facing the numerous first and second-order sea monsters, although Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could easily kill them, it would undoubtedly consume a lot of energy. If third-tier sea monsters joined the fray later, Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t be able to kill the first and second-order sea monsters anymore. At that point, these sea monsters could directly charge at Sea Dominion City. Despite the formidable formations of Sea Dominion City, they were still fixed in place and unable to move. Mass tactics were of little significance against top-tier powerhouses because they could move freely, traversing the depths of the ocean or soaring into the sky, making it impossible for first and second-order sea monsters to catch up with them. However, formations were fixed and could be forcibly depleted. Even Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could potentially be worn down if dragged into the midst of a group of third-tier sea monsters. Therefore, Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were valuable to Sea Dominion City. It was precisely because of this that the Thousand Feathers Alliance had summoned so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to guard Sea Dominion City. When Chen Fei¡¯s clone sensed the absence of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators nearby, the first thought that flashed through his mind was that there were traitors targeting the Primordial Sword Sect. However, he quickly dismissed this notion. Such actions would be too obvious, and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators stationed here would undoubtedly be held accountable afterward, which would outweigh the benefits. Regardless, it was too dangerous for the members of the Primordial Sword Sect to remain here. Moving closer to Sea Dominion City¡¯s direction would be the safest choice. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qu Qingsheng didn¡¯t hesitate at all and began to control the formation of the Primordial Sword Sect, moving toward the rear. Chen Fei observed his surroundings, noticing that the distant third-tier sea monsters seemed to sense the absence of human Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators and began to cautiously move closer. Chen Fei frowned slightly, urging the Primordial Sword Sect to accelerate their retreat. Meanwhile, his main body, currently in the cultivation chamber, appeared outside. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Tong Linyun walked out of the cultivation chamber, looking at Chen Fei with confusion. ¡°There are some issues outside of Sea Dominion City. You¡¯d better go to the defensive area of your own sect and take a look,¡± Chen Fei said to Tong Linyun in a low voice. ¡°This situation seems a bit strange this time. Be careful on the way.¡± Tong Linyun¡¯s expression instantly became serious. She knew Chen Fei¡¯s strength well. If even Chen Fei felt the need to be cautious, then something must have really gone wrong at Sea Dominion City. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from the spot. Midway, he made a sword gesture with his right hand, brushing past his own brow, and looked towards the central area of Sea Dominion City. Min Yanlu was not there! Chen Fei didn¡¯t directly observe Min Yanlu. If Min Yanlu were really there, he would definitely be sensed, and such probing might anger Min Yanlu. Chen Fei observed the entire area instead. There were subtle differences if Min Yanlu was there or not, and Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye could sense those slight variations. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Suddenly, a loud explosion came from afar, causing the entire Sea Dominion City to tremble slightly. Chen Fei looked up and noticed the formation of Sea Dominion City swaying slightly. Someone was undermining the formation of Sea Dominion City! Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed, and he scanned the area around his brow, sensing a familiar aura drifting, but in such a short time, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t capture it. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple flashed by, and the power of the aerial prohibition in Sea Dominion City dissipated, followed by several figures soaring directly into the sky.. Chapter 581 - Chapter 581: Madness Chapter 581: Madness Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Where are these rodents from?!¡± A thunderous shout echoed as the figure of Gu Danying appeared over Sea Dominion City, his expression filled with fury. Min Yanlu¡¯s departure from Sea Dominion City, leaving Gu Danying in charge, resulted in such an incident in just two days. It was practically an accusation of Gu Danying¡¯s incompetence. A flash of fire passed through Gu Danying¡¯s eyes as he observed the disturbances occurring throughout Sea Dominion City. Just as he was about to take action to eliminate these individuals, a piercing sound reverberated within the city. Gu Danying¡¯s expression shifted slightly. It signaled the appearance of numerous third-tier sea demons outside Sea Dominion City, their power fluctuations detected and signaled as a warning. At this moment, within Sea Dominion City, there were only a few peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators left, most of whom were out on missions. Even many late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were absent. With internal and external threats converging, everything seemed to come together all at once. Or perhaps, it was all premeditated from the start. Gu Danying formed seals with his hands, causing the formation of Sea Dominion City to tremble slightly. The jade tokens held by everyone within the city emitted a faint light, awakening those who were cultivating in seclusion. Gu Danying glanced at the few individuals within the city who were engaged in rampant slaughter, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes. Regardless of the circumstances, these individuals had to be eliminated first. Otherwise, there was no hope of withstanding the onslaught of sea demons outside. Flying at low altitude, Chen Fei avoided drawing too much attention by soaring directly into the sky. At this moment, with the situation inside the city unclear, it was best to avoid such conspicuous actions. Pulling out the jade token from his sleeve, Chen Fei gazed at the radiance emanating from it. This was a notice for everyone except for essential personnel to proceed immediately outside Sea Dominion City to slay sea demons. Regardless of how many tasks had been completed before, refusal was not an option at this moment. Once Sea Dominion City was breached and there was no fixed defense point, everyone would easily fall into the encirclement of the sea demons. While Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had a chance to escape due to their ability to fly, those below that realm faced almost certain death. The losses to the Thousand Feathers Alliance would be beyond description. Putting away the jade token, Chen Fei hurried towards the defensive area of the Primordial Sword Sect. At this moment, the sea demons outside the city seemed to be in a frenzy, charging towards Sea Dominion City as if possessed. Facing the interception of Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors, these sea demons used to dodge attacks, but now they simply charged forward recklessly, completely disregarding all defenses. Survival was instinctual, whether for humans or sea demons, it was all the same. However, the fact that these sea demons were now blatantly disregarding their own lives indicated that this was not a normal situation. There must be some force forcefully controlling these sea demons, causing them to behave so recklessly. Chen Fei stood at the forefront of the Primordial Sword Sect, his doppelganger forming seals with both hands as dozens of sword elements enveloped the area ahead. The Profound Heavenly Sword Formation was rarely used by Chen Fei¡¯s main body. This was because Chen Fei¡¯s main body possessed a highly diverse array of strengths, including various cultivation techniques, realms of cultivation, several forbidden methods, and a physique reaching the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. Only with such diverse elements could Chen Fei¡¯s main body wield all of his strength, enabling him to severely injure warriors of the same realm with a single sword strike. Without these constituent strengths, even with the same mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, Chen Fei would not be as formidable. Therefore, relying solely on the sword formation made it difficult for Chen Fei¡¯s main body to fully demonstrate all of his capabilities. However, Chen Fei¡¯s doppelganger lacked such diverse strengths. The most potent aspect was the level of comprehension of his cultivation techniques. By using the sword formation, he could maximize his strength and better protect the other members of the Primordial Sword Sect. The perfect-stage Profound Heavenly Heavenly Sword Formation, when deployed by a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior like Chen Fei¡¯s doppelganger, produced astonishing effects. Although it didn¡¯t reach the combat power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was much stronger than ordinary mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak cultivators. Facing the sea demons, most of whom were at the second tier of strength, despite their fearless demeanor, they were unable to break through Chen Fei¡¯s doppelganger¡¯s sword formation in a short period. The other members of the Primordial Sword Sect only needed to plug the gaps, significantly reducing the pressure they faced. People from nearby sects occasionally cast glances at the Primordial Sword Sect, especially at Chen Fei. Peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors were not absent among them, but none could match Chen Fei¡¯s speed of slaughter. The sword elements were too sharp; sea demons at the late second tier would be injured upon contact and killed instantly. Even those at the late second tier would fall with just a few sword elements surrounding them. As for peak second-tier sea demons, they could charge to Chen Fei¡¯s front, but aside from enduring for a moment longer, they still couldn¡¯t escape the fate of being slain. What Chen Fei displayed didn¡¯t seem like the strength typical of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. However, judging from his aura, he was indeed just a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Without any treasures on hand, only with exceptional spiritual weapons, yet the sharpness of the sword elements was chilling. To achieve such results, one must have an extremely high level of comprehension of cultivation techniques. People from surrounding sects couldn¡¯t discern that Chen Fei was merely a doppelganger. However, if they knew, they would probably be even more astonished. Because it meant that Chen Fei¡¯s main body possessed formidable strength and also had an extraordinary inheritance in doppelganger techniques. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were quite a few factions that possessed doppelganger-type inheritances. However, most of their cultivation techniques were relatively ordinary and didn¡¯t provide significant assistance to their strength. Very few warriors were willing to dedicate themselves to studying these techniques. Moreover, practicing doppelganger-type cultivation techniques was not easy. With the time spent on that, one could instead focus on cultivating their main body, which would yield greater rewards. The Primordial Sword Sect fought while retreating, finally arriving at the defensive formation of Sea Dominion City. At this point, they could no longer retreat; they had to stand here and face the sea demons. Otherwise, if they retreated back into Sea Dominion City at this critical moment, they would face repercussions from Sea Dominion City afterward. They might be sent to dangerous areas for missions or even imprisoned, or worse, executed as a warning to others. In times of war, they could only retreat if absolutely necessary; otherwise, they had to stand and fight! The distant roars of third-tier sea demons were now clearly audible. Chen Fei¡¯s doppelganger furrowed his brow slightly. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within Sea Dominion City had yet to appear, and Chen Fei¡¯s main body was currently blocked on the road. Within Sea Dominion City, Chen Fei looked at the person blocking his path and then turned to run in another direction. Seeing this person, Chen Fei finally understood the familiar aura he had sensed earlier. This turmoil within the city was orchestrated by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, and the person blocking Chen Fei¡¯s path was completely under the control of the corruption of the mind, just like those from the Shadow Abyss Sect before. For this visit to Sea Dominion City, everyone entering for the first time underwent a mental check to see if they were unknowingly corrupted by the strange influence. Initially, some individuals were indeed detected and were all transferred to other areas. It was only then that Chen Fei realized that this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had managed to escape Min Yanlu¡¯s pursuit. A third-tier demon beast managing to evade pursuit by a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert was somewhat unexpected to Chen Fei. Although it was a peak third-tier aberration, the difference before a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert wasn¡¯t significant; it would still be easily dealt with in a single move. Now, this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul dared to approach Sea Dominion City and somehow managed to help those whose minds were corrupted evade detection again. If Min Yanlu were present in Sea Dominion City at this moment, even if this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had a hundred times more courage, it wouldn¡¯t dare to appear nearby. However, precisely because Min Yanlu was absent, today¡¯s situation unfolded as it did. ¡°The Fallen Heaven Pavilion?¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. If this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was indeed sent by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, then what was their motive? To destabilize the Thousand Feathers Alliance, create chaos, and profit from it? But without Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, even if the Thousand Feathers Alliance suffered significant damage, the ones to benefit would ultimately be the sea demons. Unlike those internal traitors, who merely sought to benefit from the conflict between the factions, they didn¡¯t intend to overthrow the Thousand Feathers Alliance. They simply aimed to profit immensely from both sides¡¯ struggles. Only if the Thousand Feathers Alliance remained standing could they continue to reap the benefits provided by the sea demons. As long as the conflict persisted, their gains would continue unabated. Therefore, what those internal traitors hoped for was for the Thousand Feathers Alliance to suffer losses continuously. However, their downfall wouldn¡¯t serve their interests at all. However, as a top-tier force, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion already possessed immense benefits in ordinary times, and becoming an internal traitor wouldn¡¯t grant them much more. Unless, perhaps, there were Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts behind the Fallen Heaven Pavilion? Or by causing the Thousand Feathers Alliance to fall, they hoped to give rise to Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts? Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but with limited information, he couldn¡¯t determine the true reason. However, for now, Chen Fei needed to shake off the person behind him and continue towards the defensive area of the Primordial Sword Sect. While killing that person was an option, it would attract too much attention, something Chen Fei wanted to avoid. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, moving with no discernible pattern but astonishing speed. With the Profound Heavenly Escape cultivated to perfection alongside the Profound Heavenly Heavenly Sword, his speed had naturally increased over time. Leveraging his current cultivation level, even mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would find it difficult to catch up. The person behind Chen Fei hesitated for a moment upon witnessing his extraordinary agility. Eventually, they decided not to pursue. Their current orders were to cause as much damage to the infrastructure within Sea Dominion City as possible and to kill as many people as they could, creating chaos. Chasing after Chen Fei would only waste more time. Having their minds corrupted by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul meant they essentially became a subordinate of the demon, with all their thought patterns prioritizing the demon¡¯s commands. However, this didn¡¯t mean these corrupted warriors lost their intelligence. Given choices, they would opt for methods to fulfill their orders more effectively. After circling around and shaking off the person behind him, Chen Fei changed his route and continued toward the defensive area of the Primordial Sword Sect. The third-tier sea demons sensed by Chen Fei¡¯s doppelganger were drawing closer. If Chen Fei delayed any longer, the Primordial Sword Sect would likely collide with the third-tier sea demons. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only By then, Chen Fei¡¯s doppelganger wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the third-tier sea demons, and neither would the other members of the Primordial Sword Sect. Despite the defensive formation of Sea Dominion City, the damage would likely be severe. ¡°Boom!¡± As Chen Fei approached halfway, the entire formation of Sea Dominion City suddenly shook violently, causing the entire city to tremble incessantly. Chen Fei subconsciously turned his head to the south, where the fluctuations in the formation had caused the entire Sea Dominion City to tremble. It was precisely in that direction where the formation¡¯s disruption had initially occurred, where the formation node of Sea Dominion City had been excavated.. Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: Mountain Sea Realm Sword Intent Chapter 582: Mountain Sea Realm Sword Intent Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Outside the southern walls of Sea Dominion City, the number of sea monsters there was almost endless compared to other locations along the wall. Although most of them were only First-Tier sea monsters, they still played a crucial role in attacking the immobile Sea Dominion City. Moreover, besides these First-Tier sea monsters, the number of second-order sea monsters was several times higher there than in other places, and most importantly, there were Third-Tier sea monsters. Not only were there Third-Tier initial-stage sea monsters but there were also several Third-Tier peak sea monsters entrenched there at the moment. Their massive bodies continuously collided with the formation of Sea Dominion City, attempting to forcefully collapse it. Gu Danying and several other pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from within the city were currently there, resisting the attacks of these Third-Tier peak sea monsters. Gu Danying had originally been dealing with the contaminated warriors within the city, but the situation at the southern wall had forced her to rush over for reinforcement. With the strength of Sea Dominion City¡¯s formation, even if several Third-Tier peak sea monsters were to attack, they should not have been able to shake it in the slightest. However, unfortunately, there was a problem with the formation of Sea Dominion City; one of its nodes had been directly destroyed by someone. Although this node was not the main one, its destruction had caused a breach in the defense of the formation. The location of the formation¡¯s nodes in Sea Dominion City was the most confidential information, something that ordinary people had no way of knowing, let alone destroying. However, unfortunately, this particular node was forcibly destroyed. There had been no warnings beforehand, and after the destruction of this node, its guardians had disappeared without a trace. Within Sea Dominion City, there were still Evil contaminated individuals engaged in arson, murder, and looting at this moment. Gu Danying could only send the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts to deal with them first. Otherwise, if she waited to resolve the internal affairs of the city before coming over, the southern wall would likely be breached. The blade in Gu Danying¡¯s hand sliced through the air, causing a slight tremor in a Third-Tier peak turtle-type sea monster. A powerful force burst out from within its body, and in the blink of an eye, the limbs of this Third-Tier peak turtle monster became a blur of flesh and blood. Sea monsters, compared to human warriors, possessed much greater toughness in their bodies. For turtle-type sea monsters, defense was their innate talent, making it extremely difficult for ordinary late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts to injure them. Before Gu Danying arrived, this turtle-type sea monster had already fought with other late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, but they had only managed to push it away from the city wall, not inflict much damage. However, with Gu Danying¡¯s arrival, just one slash nearly turned its limbs into mush, highlighting a staggering difference in power. The turtle-type sea monster crashed down onto the sea surface, its immense weight crushing many First-Tier sea monsters beneath it, instantly spreading a crimson hue across the sea. ¡°Roar!¡± The turtle-type sea monster lifted its head to look at Gu Danying, emitting a deafening roar from its mouth. The intense sound waves, in conjunction with the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, instantly killed another large group of First-Tier sea monsters that had narrowly escaped being crushed earlier. Gu Danying remained indifferent as she slashed through several other Third-Tier peak sea monsters. Just like the turtle-type sea monster, a powerful force suddenly burst out from within their bodies, rendering their formidable physical defenses useless against her slashes. Void Blade! Among the top inheritances within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it was unparalleled, even compared to the techniques of the ten major powers. This inheritance originated from the formidable figure of the Mountain Sea Realm, Min Yanlu. Within the main headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were several top-tier inheritances, all passed down by Min Yanlu. Depending on the individual disciple¡¯s talents, they would receive different martial arts inheritances. Only formidable figures like Min Yanlu, from the Mountain Sea Realm, could provide so many top-tier inheritances for each disciple to cultivate. Gu Danying¡¯s cultivation of the Void Blade didn¡¯t target the surface of the opponent¡¯s body but instead directed the force through the void, erupting directly within the enemy¡¯s body. Compared to the defense on the surface of their bodies, the internal resilience of sea monsters, while still robust, was definitely weaker. In the case of warriors, they might fare slightly better because their physique was tempered both internally and externally as their cultivation realm increased. Although their internal resilience might be somewhat weaker, it wasn¡¯t as pronounced as with monsters. Monsters generally had large bodies, and due to their racial characteristics, they possessed tremendous strength. They instinctively distributed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth throughout their outer layer during battles to enhance their power. The Void Blade was created based on this characteristic, a top-tier technique that injured several Third-Tier peak sea monsters with just one move. However, compared to human warriors, monsters had a very obvious characteristic¡ªthey had strong regenerative abilities. Monsters focused on physical strength, so their regenerative abilities were naturally strong. This ensured that after being injured, they could recover their combat power more quickly, rather than being at the mercy of their attackers. If it were human warriors who had suffered injuries like those inflicted by the sea monsters just now, even if they weren¡¯t severely wounded, their combat effectiveness would undoubtedly be greatly affected. But these sea monsters, with their flesh torn apart, were rapidly recovering from their injuries. In just a few moments, their wounds had already healed halfway. If not stopped, their injuries from earlier would likely fully recover in no time. Gu Danying and the other late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts showed no surprise at this situation. This was the tricky part about dealing with monsters¡ªtrying to completely crush them with a single blow was difficult to achieve unless one¡¯s strength far surpassed theirs, such as by surpassing their realm by a significant margin. But once they reached the peak of the Third-Tier, they were already approaching the fourth order, equivalent to the Mountain Sea Realm in human terms. This was an ultimate transformation. Facing a formidable figure like a Mountain Sea Realm expert, these Third-Tier peak sea monsters would have long fled and wouldn¡¯t dare to show themselves like this. With a clap of its limbs on the sea surface, the turtle-type sea monster surged through the waves like a meteor, heading straight for Gu Danying. Its imposing aura overwhelmed the surroundings, and the turtle monster¡¯s shell turned bright red in an instant, the astonishing heat rippling through the surrounding void. The other late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts around them subtly changed their expressions. It was evident that the turtle monster had just been hurt by Gu Danying, yet it was now recklessly charging over, seemingly intent on using its massive body and sturdy shell to crush Gu Danying to death. Such an attack would be difficult for ordinary late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts to withstand. If they tried to confront it head-on, they might end up severely injured. Avoiding the attack, on the other hand, was simple. Compared to sea monsters, one advantage human warriors had was their agility. Monsters had large bodies and great strength, but their agility was relatively weaker. Therefore, in other situations, an approach like the turtle monster¡¯s charge wouldn¡¯t be effective, as warriors could simply dodge it. However, the current situation was different, with Sea Dominion City behind them and a gap in its defensive formation. If the turtle monster were to charge in like this, the damage to Sea Dominion City¡¯s formation would likely increase immediately. At that point, it wouldn¡¯t just be the southern wall that was weakened; there would be significant issues with the defenses of the other three walls as well, making Sea Dominion City even more perilous. To restore the formation of Sea Dominion City to its normal state, the destroyed node had to be repaired, and the formation master was currently working tirelessly to repair it. However, repairing what was destroyed was easier said than done, especially for a massive formation like Sea Dominion City. Even with top-notch formation masters, repairing the node would still require a significant amount of time. The other late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts rushed over to help withstand the turtle monster¡¯s charge, but immediately, other Third-Tier peak sea monsters intervened, dragging them into a stalemate. Gu Danying watched the massive momentum of the turtle monster, seemingly capable of breaking through the void. Her expression remained unchanged as she casually slashed with her blade, and the Void Blade struck directly into the turtle monster¡¯s body. The turtle monster¡¯s body trembled slightly, emitting a painful roar. However, the slash didn¡¯t halt its charge; instead, it intensified its momentum. ¡°Activate!¡± Gu Danying¡¯s low shout caused the blade in her hand to violently tremble, and countless rays of light burst forth from it, unleashing a terrifying sword intent. ¡°Slash!¡± Gu Danying swung her blade towards the turtle monster. The once frenzied turtle monster suddenly trembled violently, engulfed in a sense of deathly fear. Not only the turtle monster but also the surrounding sea monsters, whether Third-Tier peak or First-Tier initial, felt a sense of impending doom creeping over them. This feeling came suddenly yet naturally, as if embracing death was an inevitable choice. They couldn¡¯t escape it, nor did they want to. Many First-Tier sea monsters began to silently disintegrate, their flesh crumbling away without a sound. The second-order sea monsters stiffened, unable to move a muscle, caught between the instinct to survive and the onslaught of deathly intent. Their previous desire to recklessly charge towards Sea Dominion City, driven by overwhelming power, seemed to fade away. Only the Third-Tier sea monsters, though touched by the sense of impending death, were not completely controlled by it. However, their strength involuntarily diminished, and their strongest urge was to turn and flee from this place. Breaking through Sea Dominion City was no longer the most important thing. Within Sea Dominion City, Chen Fei, who was heading towards the Primordial Sword Sect, involuntarily turned his head towards the southern wall. The power of the Mountain Sea Realm, yet not entirely belonging to it. Chen Fei had encountered the formidable figure of the Mountain Sea Realm, Min Yanlu, and the aura he sensed at the southern wall now felt like Min Yanlu¡¯s, but greatly weakened. And this should be Min Yanlu¡¯s final move. ¡°Boom!¡± The sound of the explosion echoed throughout Sea Dominion City, momentarily silencing the entire city. However, soon after, the eerie contaminated individuals resumed their arson and killing. Life and death were not considerations for these eerie contaminated individuals. Chen Fei leaped and landed on the eaves of a building, looking ahead. A massive city wall appeared before him. The defense zone of the Primordial Sword Sect was now outside. Chen Fei¡¯s figure soared high into the air. Just as he passed over the city wall, the formation below trembled slightly. The power of the formation enveloped Chen Fei, and his figure disappeared from view. Chen Fei turned his head and saw not far away, Liu Wanggu of the Eternal Spring Sect was grinning at him. At this moment, Liu Wanggu¡¯s eyes had a grayish-white hue, indicating that he too had been contaminated by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. No wonder he could break through the restrictions of the Eternal Spring Sect¡¯s techniques; the original source was here. A portion of the control over the formation manipulation was in Liu Wanggu¡¯s hands at this city wall. Liu Wanggu waited here, and anyone passing through this area, intending to go outside to fight the sea monsters, would be dragged into this formation by him. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei saw two figures lying motionless on the ground not far from Liu Wanggu. They had already lost all signs of life. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Liu Wanggu¡¯s face was filled with a cruel smile. He remembered Chen Fei and didn¡¯t expect to encounter him again today. Killing him now would be perfect! ¡°Will the battle fluctuations be concealed?¡± Chen Fei observed the surrounding formation and realized that it only had a concealing effect. ¡°You¡¯re dead, and no one will know. No one can save you!¡± Liu Wanggu¡¯s eyes gleamed with a grayish-white hue, his mouth almost stretching to his ears in a sinister grin.. Chapter 583 - Chapter 583: Overconfident Chapter 583: Overconfident Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What are you waiting for? Come over here!¡± Hearing Liu Wanggu¡¯s words, Chen Fei chuckled softly and gestured with his finger towards Liu Wanggu. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s gesture, Liu Wanggu couldn¡¯t help but be startled, then a surge of anger rushed to his head. Being controlled by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, emotions wouldn¡¯t dissipate; they would only become more paranoid. Liu Wanggu had intentionally said those words to Chen Fei just now, wanting to see Chen Fei¡¯s panicked expression, even hoping he would directly beg for mercy. Given it was a face-off between a mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm against an early-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was no surprise. Even the geniuses among the top powers couldn¡¯t beat a mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm when they were at an early stage. Being able to briefly contend was already remarkable; most could only exchange a few moves before getting injured, then they would be defeated, leaving only one or two moves to defend. Encountering an attack from a mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm while being at an early stage, the best course of action was to escape. Being able to flee was already fortunate; most didn¡¯t even have the chance to run. And at this moment, within the formation, it was impossible to break free in a short time, so the golden opportunity for escape naturally disappeared. The two people lying not far away from Liu Wanggu were at an early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Faced with Liu Wanggu¡¯s attack, they had no resistance at all and were all killed within ten moves. The consecutive killings of two individuals heightened Liu Wanggu¡¯s emotions, leading him to want to mock Chen Fei. However, instead of begging for mercy, Chen Fei responded with a provocative gesture. Absolutely clueless about life and death! ¡°I hope you¡¯ll be this tough later!¡± Liu Wanggu laughed furiously, his figure flickering as he disappeared from his original spot, reappearing several meters away from Chen Fei. A slender sword, as flexible as boneless, materialized in Liu Wanggu¡¯s hand, swirling towards Chen Fei¡¯s neck. First, weaken and cripple, then slowly torture. Before the next person appeared in this area, Liu Wanggu had plenty of time to torment Chen Fei. Was he being stubborn? Chen Fei would soon be begging for mercy, utterly helpless! Liu Wanggu¡¯s face contorted with cruel satisfaction. The sword¡¯s sword essence was as thin as a strand of hair, even finer than a strand of hair. One Thread Heaven! This sword technique¡¯s name derived from its barely perceptible sword essence, which not only made it easier to break through the opponent¡¯s defense but also, upon striking the opponent¡¯s body, allowed the sword essence to penetrate through the pores in an instant. Not only could it control the opponent, but it also induced excruciating, unbearable pain, rendering them agonized. Pain, in fact, serves as a form of protection; only by feeling pain will a person instinctively avoid it, preventing the injury from worsening. If one is unaware of pain, stepping on a nail might go unnoticed, allowing the nail to remain lodged in the body. Touching fire may only result in blackened skin, but without pain, one may not know to avoid it. However, excessively intense pain sometimes directly destroys a person¡¯s will, leaving their mind in a state of paralysis. While ordinary individuals may succumb to this, even martial practitioners, despite having stronger wills, can still be affected by overwhelmingly intense pain, hindering their physical movements. This sword technique operated on this principle, not only boasting strong defensive penetration but also directly influencing the opponent¡¯s physical movements, providing a more advantageous environment for one¡¯s next attack. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword emitted a sharp sword cry, its sharp sword intent instantly spreading in all directions. With the perfection stage of the Profound Heavenly Sword, even with just the power of elemental force, Chen Fei was able to stand proud against a mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even if the geniuses from those top powers were to come, it would be the same. Despite their talents, they wouldn¡¯t be able to comprehend the internal martial arts to such a degree at the mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Sensing the aura emanating from Chen Fei, Liu Wanggu¡¯s mocking smile froze abruptly. Mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm? This youngster¡¯s true cultivation has actually reached the mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Wasn¡¯t it just recently that he broke through to the early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, not even ten years ago? Back when he cornered Chen Fei in the marketplace, Liu Wanggu had deliberately sought information about him to ensure he had no powerful backing and had only recently broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It was only then that Liu Wanggu dared to approach with such imposing arrogance. As a result, today, Chen Fei suddenly displayed the realm of the mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which momentarily left Liu Wanggu struggling to accept. And it wasn¡¯t just breaking through to the mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm; he had already taken a step further into the mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm, reaching the fourth stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Even the prodigies couldn¡¯t cultivate this fast. How on earth did Chen Fei cultivate? Moreover, the majestic sword intent contained within this aura clearly indicated that the martial arts he had learned were extraordinary, perhaps even stronger than the One Thread Heaven in his hands. Not only was the level of martial arts higher, but Chen Fei had probably also comprehended these martial arts to an extremely high degree. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to exude such a sharp aura, which was truly awe-inspiring. In the blink of an eye, Liu Wanggu had discerned Chen Fei¡¯s specific position of strength. With this realization, Liu Wanggu¡¯s expression darkened. Both at the fourth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with no advantage in martial arts, and perhaps even inferior in understanding martial arts compared to Chen Fei. It was no longer a question of whether he could kill the other party; after a hundred exchanges, he feared that he would ultimately be the one defeated. The prey had suddenly transformed into a hunter, and a slightly stronger hunter at that. How could Liu Wanggu accept this turn of events? The task Liu Wanggu had accepted was to kill all early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners passing through here. But now, having only killed two people, was he going to fail? Liu Wanggu hadn¡¯t considered withdrawing. The task he received was the highest order, and he wouldn¡¯t go anywhere until it was completed. Even if it meant death, Liu Wanggu was determined to carry out this mission. ¡°Hum!¡± A surge of elemental force emanated from Liu Wanggu¡¯s body, breaking the seals. And not just one, but two seals were broken simultaneously, as the formidable power surged within Liu Wanggu¡¯s body. His mind tainted by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, while losing his sense of self, in a certain sense, his mind became more refined and singular. Thus, Liu Wanggu could directly activate two seals, barely managing to control them with his current body and mind. However, it was still somewhat strained, inevitably resulting in damage to his physical body. But Liu Wanggu paid no heed to these injuries. All he wanted was to slay Chen Fei and continue fulfilling the mission given by his benefactor. Liu Wanggu locked his gaze onto Chen Fei. At this moment, Liu Wanggu already regarded Chen Fei as an equal opponent. But in the next moment, Liu Wanggu¡¯s pupils involuntarily contracted. Three layers of elemental force fluctuations emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Liu Wanggu was very familiar with this type of elemental force fluctuation because he had just demonstrated it himself moments ago. He had opened two seals, and yet the opponent had directly opened three seals? Both practitioners were evenly matched in cultivation, but the opponent¡¯s martial arts were superior, and now they even opened one more seal than Liu Wanggu. How could he continue the fight? At this moment, Liu Wanggu¡¯s mind became somewhat chaotic. Should he forcefully open another seal? But opening two seals had already reached the limit. Opening another one might result in his physical body collapsing before he could even launch an attack against the opponent. Although Liu Wanggu, tainted by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, didn¡¯t fear death, he was unwilling to choose such a meaningless death. Before Liu Wanggu could figure out how to respond, he saw Chen Fei take a step forward. Ripples spread out from under Chen Fei¡¯s feet, and in a trance, Liu Wanggu seemed to see an ancient and ferocious beast appearing before him. Standing tall, the terrifying aura ruthlessly crushed his mind, as if it wanted to completely shatter him. ¡°Ah!¡± Liu Wanggu roared, driving away the illusion from his mind. Then, he saw Chen Fei already thrusting a sword towards him. In an instant, this sword filled Liu Wanggu¡¯s entire field of vision, leaving him with no escape. It seemed as if there was nowhere to hide, and the only way to find release was to surrender to the impending doom! Instinctively, Liu Wanggu swung the slender sword in his hand, forming a martial art known as ¡°Dragon Subduing.¡± He used it to block the incoming attack. The One Thread Heaven technique focused solely on defense, lacking in offense or counter-defense. It purely relied on defense, utilizing the sword¡¯s curvature resembling a whirlwind to weaken the enemy¡¯s attacks layer by layer. ¡°Hum!¡± The tip of the Qianyuan Sword pierced the front of the Dragon Subduing technique, creating a massive wave that swept through the surroundings. Chen Fei remained expressionless while a faint roar of a dragon echoed within his body. Meanwhile, Liu Wanggu¡¯s face turned pale in an instant. Despite the layers of weakening, the overwhelming force still ruthlessly crushed his body. Already pushed to the limit due to employing two seals, his physical body was now being crushed by this tremendous power. The flesh of his arms exploded, revealing bones underneath. Before Liu Wanggu could make any adjustments, Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword paused for a moment before continuing its unstoppable momentum, piercing straight through the entirety of the Dragon Subduing technique. ¡°Boom!¡± Amidst the violent sound, Liu Wanggu¡¯s body flew backward as if it were made of torn cloth. In mid-air, blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth. Not only was he subjected to the crushing force, but his elemental force also spiraled out of control. Exceeding one¡¯s control over power might offer assistance, but more often than not, led to self-destruction. Such was the nature of employing seals. Once the internal balance was disrupted, not only would the opponent¡¯s force damage oneself, but one¡¯s hard-earned cultivated power would also inflict harm. Suspended in midair, Liu Wanggu¡¯s eyes reflected incredulity and an incomprehensible sense of resentment. Breaking through from the early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the mid-stage in just a few years, with no apparent background, yet possessing such high-level martial arts, calmly executing three seals without changing expression, and displaying such extraordinary divine power¡ªall these traits, when found in a single individual, would classify them as a genius. And now, all of these remarkable qualities were concentrated in one person. Suddenly, Liu Wanggu recalled the gaze Tong Linyun had cast upon him back in the marketplace as if he were regarding an overambitious fool. At the time, Liu Wanggu hadn¡¯t understood, nor had he considered such implications. But now, with the current situation, Liu Wanggu suddenly realized. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only For an ordinary mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner to confront someone with Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess, to arrogantly corner them in the marketplace and interrogate them¡ªsuch actions would seem laughable to those in the know. ¡°Chi!¡± Liu Wanggu felt a sharp pain in his neck, as if understanding what had transpired. The resentment in his eyes grew stronger, but he was already powerless to change anything. ¡°Thud!¡± With a dull thud, Liu Wanggu¡¯s body fell to the ground, his breath dissipating completely.. Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: Ambush Chapter 584: Ambush Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A spiritual essence fell into the Qianyuan Sword, causing it to tremble slightly. Since the last time it slew Ning Yanding in the Outer Sea, and today it slew Liu Wanggu, the Qianyuan Sword had absorbed a considerable amount of spiritual essence. Initially positioned highly among the middle-grade spiritual treasures in the imperial city, the Qianyuan Sword had now approached the critical threshold of high-grade spiritual treasures after absorbing so much spiritual essence from cultivators in the mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, advancing the Qianyuan Sword to a superior-grade spiritual treasure was not an easy task. Chen Fei still needed to purchase some spiritual materials and meld them into the Qianyuan Sword to aid its advancement. Compared to others who upgraded their middle-grade spiritual treasures to superior-grade ones or directly crafted superior-grade ones, the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s advancement was relatively simpler, considering its solid foundation. Nonetheless, there was no rush for this matter. Chen Fei decided to deal with today¡¯s affairs first. With a wave of his sword energy, Chen Fei reduced Liu Wanggu¡¯s body to ashes. He then picked up the fine sword and the universe bag that had fallen to the ground. Flashing to where the two lying figures were, he examined their faces and recognized their identities¡ªthey were members of two factions near the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s defense zone. Chen Fei¡¯s clone had been stationed in the Primordial Sword Sect recently, so he naturally had some understanding of the neighboring sects in the same defense zone. He had encountered these two individuals several times before. These two sects were similar to the Primordial Sword Sect, each having only one cultivator in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In fourth-tier forces like theirs, it was common to have one cultivator in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and it was rare to have two cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm simultaneously. From this, it could be inferred that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, in its heyday, was indeed in an extremely prosperous state, boasting two cultivators in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm simultaneously. According to Tong Zhongqiu, Xin Zhiqing, who was killed by Jian Jinsheng back then, was a top-notch talent in terms of aptitude and comprehension. Even compared to the geniuses in the current Thousand Feathers Alliance, he was only slightly inferior. It was just that because Immortal Cloud City did not have a training environment as unique as the Boundless Sea, when breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the age of their talents was slightly older compared to the geniuses in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. However, Xin Zhiqing had a great chance of breaking through to the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the end. Otherwise, Tong Zhongqiu wouldn¡¯t have thought of mobilizing the entire sect¡¯s power to forge a middle-grade spiritual treasure for Xin Zhiqing. But unfortunately, the end result was like fetching water with a bamboo basket. Chen Fei looked at the two universe bags and the two low-grade spiritual treasures on the ground. Together, these items were estimated to be worth five to six hundred middle-grade elemental stones. Chen Fei pondered for a moment and decided not to take these items. These two individuals had rushed here in concern for their own sects, only to be dragged into the battle formation by Liu Wanggu and killed. As a result, these two fourth-tier forces plummeted directly to the position of fifth-tier forces. More importantly, without someone from their own sects in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm occasionally protecting them in the future, it was uncertain how many people from these two sects would ultimately survive and return to the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The middle-grade spiritual treasure wielded by Liu Wanggu, along with the contents of his universe bag, were already worth over three thousand middle-grade elemental stones. As for the belongings of these two individuals, they were not easy to sell, and their appearance was somewhat unsightly, so leaving them for their sect members would suffice. Chen Fei wielded a sword element to erase all traces of his presence within the battle formation. Then, with a flash of his Heavenly Eye, he stepped out of the formation in an instant. The concealment formation controlled by Liu Wanggu was actually of very little significance. Even if someone in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm wanted to find a loophole, it would probably only take a few moves. However, within the battle formation, facing Liu Wanggu¡¯s watchful eyes, those in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm had no time to break the formation with their attacks and could only die with resentment. Chen Fei leaped to the base of the city wall, and many people instinctively turned their heads. When they saw Chen Fei¡¯s figure, the Primordial Sword Sect erupted in a deafening cheer. The members of other forces, upon realizing that it wasn¡¯t their own Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, felt somewhat disappointed but also relieved. The aura of the third-tier sea monster was already close by. Without a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to intercept it, with their strength, even with the protection of the formation, the slightly greater recoil force would be enough to injure them. Chen Fei glanced at Qu Qingsheng and the others, nodding slightly. Then, with a flash, he directly rushed towards the distant third-tier sea monster. The majority of sea monsters were currently gathered near the southern wall, attempting to break through it. Therefore, there weren¡¯t many third-tier sea monsters in front of Chen Fei at the moment, and their cultivations were all in the early third tier. Qu Qingsheng, seeing Chen Fei flying out alone, felt a bit nervous as he glanced at Chen Fei¡¯s clone, but seeing the calm expression on its face, he felt slightly relieved. ¡°Don¡¯t force it!¡± Qu Qingsheng couldn¡¯t help but remind him. ¡°The Sect Master can rest assured,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s clone smiled faintly. Meanwhile, Chen Fei himself, after flying several miles, finally collided with the first sea monster. It was a crab-like monster, its entire body encased in tough armor, with two large claws shimmering with sharp light. However, when Chen Fei¡¯s sword collided with it, it forcibly sent the monster flying, shattering the armor where it struck, leaving behind a gaping hole. Just by demonstrating the combat power of the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei was capable of slaying these early third-tier sea monsters. Recently, he had been practicing with spiritual treasures, experiencing profound insights. Although he hadn¡¯t yet found a suitable method for the Mountain Sea Realm cultivation techniques, Chen Fei had discovered a clever use of the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point. That was to directly move the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point and suppress it onto the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, allowing him to directly control the intensity of elemental power released by the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Combined with the masking effect of the Slaughter Spirit Technique, no matter how Chen Fei acted, he wouldn¡¯t display strength beyond the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to his previous restrained style of fighting, this approach felt more natural. Previously, the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point couldn¡¯t be moved, but the insights gained from the spiritual treasures suggested that the previous owner of the spiritual treasure had reached a new level of application with the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point. That formidable individual back then, even without creating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering portion, likely possessed similar techniques. As long as Chen Fei continued to gain insights through spiritual treasures, the possibility of obtaining a Mountain Sea Realm cultivation technique would be extremely high. Even if it was a damaged technique, it would still possess unparalleled value. The crab monster tumbled in mid-air several times, feeling the injuries on its carapace. It let out a furious roar, and its claws swung violently, stirring up the surrounding elemental energy. The other third-tier sea monsters in the vicinity, sensing the situation, began to converge here. They intended to kill this human first before continuing their attack on Sea Dominion City. Chen Fei paid no heed to the other third-tier sea monsters converging towards him and continued to charge towards the crab monster, intending to slay it first. For one person to slay a sea monster of the same level was not considered excessive. According to the information available to others, Chen Fei¡¯s talent and comprehension were already at the level of a genius. It was just unfortunate that he wasn¡¯t born into one of those top-tier forces. Therefore, Chen Fei¡¯s actions of slaying these early third-tier sea monsters were completely in line with others¡¯ impressions of him. At the southern wall of Sea Dominion City, As Gu Danying slashed out with the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s sword intent, the foremost turtle monster, which had been charging fiercely towards the city, stiffened in mid-air. Then, it silently split in half. For a peak third-tier sea monster, the vitality of its flesh had reached a certain limit, making it extremely difficult to kill. However, as the turtle monster split in half, its majestic aura and vitality dissipated in an instant. Even though the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s sword intent had been weakened several times, it was still something that a peak third-tier sea monster couldn¡¯t withstand. This was simply two different tiers of life, and under a single strike, death was inevitable. ¡°Roar!¡± A deafening roar erupted from the mouths of the other peak third-tier sea monsters, as if only by doing so could they diminish their fear of the Mountain Sea Realm. At the same time, these peak third-tier sea monsters subconsciously retreated, afraid that Gu Danying would unleash another slash, targeting any one of them. With one slash killing one, there wasn¡¯t even a chance to dodge; immediate death seemed too terrifying. Not only these peak third-tier sea monsters, but other third-tier sea monsters also began to retreat. Even the ordinary sea monsters whose control had been dispelled by the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s sword intent involuntarily stopped. The peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators around them looked with envy at the sword in Gu Danying¡¯s hand. This was the direct disciple of the Mountain Sea Realm, directly sealing such a sword intent within a treasure. This one slash could kill a peak third-tier sea monster, naturally, it could also kill a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. There was no difference between the two. It was this formidable power that made them all eager to obtain it. However, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn¡¯t reach it. Originally, that extraordinary incomplete spiritual treasure had given them a glimmer of hope. However, until now, they still didn¡¯t know where that incomplete spiritual treasure had gone, leaving them frustrated and vexed. Gu Danying held her sword and watched as the peak third-tier sea monsters retreated, refraining from attacking. Meanwhile, those peak third-tier sea monsters were hesitant to advance. In all likelihood, Gu Danying¡¯s sword only contained one Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s sword intent. However, no one was willing to risk their life to verify whether this was true or not. The consequences of such an attempt were simply too dire. For a moment, the southern wall, which should have been the most tense, fell into a stalemate. Several miles outside the eastern wall, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and dodged between the claws of the crab monster. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand struck the carapace of the crab monster. As the Qianyuan Sword swept through, sparks flew from the carapace, which then shattered. The sword energy of the Profound Heavenly Sword surged into the body of the crab monster, wreaking havoc on its tissues, causing the crab monster to scream in pain. ¡°Buzz!¡± Suddenly, a violent tremor emanated from within Sea Dominion City. The formation, which had been stabilizing, began to shake violently again, and another formation eye was destroyed. Moreover, this destroyed formation eye was one of the main formation eyes. The effectiveness of Sea Dominion City¡¯s formation instantly decreased by more than thirty percent and became extremely unstable. Chen Fei turned his head in surprise and looked back at Sea Dominion City. The extent of the infiltration by the traitor seemed to be too severe. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand blocked in front of him, and at the same time, his figure flickered as he retreated backwards. ¡°What a sensitive perception!¡± A voice echoed softly in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. His mental consciousness in the sea of knowledge suddenly trembled violently. Amidst the roar of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, although Chen Fei had just suppressed the abnormality in his sea of knowledge, his speed inevitably faltered for a moment. A sword tip thrust out from the void, aiming at Chen Fei. The Heavenly Eye at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s forehead emitted a dazzling light. In the black-and-white vision, the appearance and aura of the person behind the void were fully revealed to Chen Fei¡ªan expert in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The half of the sword tip struck the blade of the Qianyuan Sword, and Chen Fei¡¯s figure, like a meteor, crashed forcefully into the seawater. In the fading void, Shi Yuanmin frowned slightly. From the feedback of the sword tip, he felt that something was off. This Chen Fei indeed had some issues. Shi Yuanmin was about to rush into the seawater to capture Chen Fei when suddenly, the jade stone in his arms vibrated, emitting a bloody light. Shi Yuanmin¡¯s face changed abruptly as he looked towards the direction of Sea Dominion City. A willpower that seemed to crush one¡¯s mind swept across the surroundings. Shi Yuanmin¡¯s figure flashed and disappeared on the spot. On top of Sea Dominion City, Min Yanlu appeared seemingly out of nowhere, floating in mid-air, overlooking the entire city.. Chapter 585 - Chapter 585: Ants Chapter 585: Ants Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At a depth of over a hundred meters underwater, Chen Fei halted his movement, lifting his gaze upwards. The aura of Shi Yuanmin had vanished without a trace. Facing the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, having already condensed the seventh petal, which signifies the seventh transformation of the Combined Aperture, Chen Fei¡¯s current strength appeared somewhat inadequate. Physically, in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei naturally held the upper hand against those in the middle stages. However, Shi Yuanmin also possessed a physique at the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Physically, Chen Fei didn¡¯t hold any significant advantage over Shi Yuanmin. The only slight edge he had was probably the speed of his flesh and blood recovery, which was far superior to that of an ordinary practitioner at the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, thanks to the special power bestowed upon him by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Ignoring the realm of elemental force, where Chen Fei was at the fourth transformation and his opponent at the seventh, there was a difference of three transformations in strength, indicating a considerable gap in the purity and intensity of elemental force. Mentally, due to the existence of the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s mental state was now positioned at the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, compared to Shi Yuanmin, he lacked an advantage and was even slightly inferior. In terms of forbidden techniques, relying on the recovery speed granted by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei could undoubtedly cast more forbidden techniques than Shi Yuanmin. However, the efficacy of forbidden techniques depends directly on the strength of one¡¯s elemental force. Similarly cast, the power unleashed by a practitioner in the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would undoubtedly differ from that of one in the middle stages. Only in the inheritance of techniques, Chen Fei should have the greatest advantage. The Profound Heavenly Sword he cultivated must be stronger than the techniques practiced by Shi Yuanmin, but even if there is a gap in techniques, it wouldn¡¯t be too significant since Shi Yuanmin has reached the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, the function of techniques is similar to that of forbidden techniques; the key lies in the elemental force realm as the foundation, with techniques ascending on this basis. Then there are spiritual treasures. Shi Yuanmin wields a superior-grade spiritual treasure, while the Qianyuan Sword is currently only a top-tier middle-grade spiritual treasure, a full level below. Regardless of the comparison, Chen Fei has too few advantages when facing Shi Yuanmin. In a direct confrontation, the possibility of Chen Fei defeating Shi Yuanmin is very slim. If there¡¯s no other choice, Chen Fei would choose to flee. With his current strength, in a situation where he was solely focused on escape, Shi Yuanmin wouldn¡¯t be able to kill him. Furthermore, with Sea Dominion City not far away, Shi Yuanmin¡¯s opportunities are even slimmer. Even without Sea Dominion City, Chen Fei is confident in escaping unscathed. However, if pushed to a desperate situation where fighting is unavoidable, Chen Fei would choose to unleash all four forbidden techniques. In such a burst, the gap in elemental force between both sides would be narrowed in a short period. If he adds the sword essence within the spatial grid and utilizes the spiritual spiritual treasure, seizing the opportunity to directly strike Shi Yuanmin, he would likely inflict severe injuries on him. However, this was almost reaching the limit. Moreover, if Shi Yuanmin decided to flee, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to catch up. The disparity in elemental force cultivation was too great, making it extremely difficult to perform a cross-tier reversal strike. Cultivation was always the most fundamental aspect. All techniques and skills could only unleash stronger power based on this foundation. Chen Fei understood this principle well, so he had never neglected the growth of his cultivation. However, his actual cultivation time, especially in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, was still relatively short. In these realms, especially in the later stages, it often took over two hundred years of cultivation. Yet, Chen Fei had only been practicing martial arts for less than twenty years. The almost tenfold difference between them was not something that could be easily bridged. Stepping backward with his right foot, the seawater beneath Chen Fei¡¯s feet instantly exploded, and he appeared on the surface of the sea. Although Chen Fei sustained some injuries from Shi Yuanmin¡¯s sword strike, in just a moment, these injuries had already healed completely under the power of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The crab monster from earlier, frightened by Shi Yuanmin¡¯s attack, had already fled frantically and was now several miles away from the scene. Not only the crab monster but also several third-tier sea monsters that were attempting to encircle the area earlier are now hurriedly retreating, afraid of being struck by a sword like earlier. The observers from the Primordial Sword Sect had been watching from afar. When they saw Chen Fei being ambushed and thrown into the sea, they were all startled. However, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s relaxed demeanor upon resurfacing, they breathed a sigh of relief only when his main body emerged unharmed. With no sea monsters disturbing the surroundings, Chen Fei didn¡¯t head to other defense zones but instead looked towards the direction of Sea Dominion City. If Min Yanlu had returned, it meant that Shi Yuanmin had been frightened off by Min Yanlu¡¯s aura, not daring to stay any longer. The Heavenly Eye between Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows faintly flickered, capturing the situation inside Sea Dominion City. Chen Fei didn¡¯t directly observe Min Yanlu, as it would trigger Min Yanlu¡¯s instinctive power backlash. Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to experience the backlash from the power of a Mountain Sea Realm expert; he had no desire to find out what that felt like. Involving the soul, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t currently cultivate. If his soul were accidentally injured, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t know how to restore it. Inside Sea Dominion City, those who were either pillaging or hiding from pursuit by a later-stage Combined Aperture expert involuntarily paused their actions and looked up into the sky. Min Yanlu¡¯s appearance was extremely abrupt, as if he had never left, but had been watching everything from above Sea Dominion City until the main formation eye of Sea Dominion City was destroyed. In the northeast corner of Sea Dominion City, a figure desperately tried to escape, but no matter how they maneuvered, they remained trapped in one spot. In the blink of an eye, it felt as if the world had turned upside down. The power of the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm seemed to have lost all its supernatural abilities at this moment. What was once a distance easily crossed by ordinary people now became an insurmountable chasm beneath their feet. ¡°Master, spare me! My mind is clouded; I shouldn¡¯t have done this!¡± Lu Guangbi shouted loudly. The main formation eye of Sea Dominion City had been destroyed by Lu Guangbi, who truly believed that Min Yanlu had left Sea Dominion City. According to the information received, Min Yanlu should have been thousands of miles away from Sea Dominion City. Even with the immense power of the Mountain Sea Realm, crossing such a vast distance would take time. Gu Danying, relying on the Sword intent of the Mountain Sea Realm, had subdued the sea monsters outside the southern wall. Lu Guangbi, thinking of the imminent benefits he would gain, directly destroyed the main formation eye of Sea Dominion City, breaking the fragile balance between Sea Dominion City and the sea monsters. However, in this situation, Lu Guangbi sensed Min Yanlu¡¯s aura, causing him to panic almost like a lost soul. His first instinct was to flee. But under the watchful eyes of the Mountain Sea Realm, how could Lu Guangbi escape? Not only Lu Guangbi but also all those who had participated in the destruction of Sea Dominion City and assisted in these acts were now completely immobilized. Min Yanlu¡¯s right hand swept across, and the bodies of these people suddenly stiffened, then silently collapsed to the ground, their breath dissipating in a short time. Though their bodies showed no signs of injury, they had already perished. With a gentle tap of his right foot backward, Min Yanlu¡¯s figure flickered, and he appeared outside the southern wall. The peak third-tier sea monsters, upon Min Yanlu¡¯s appearance, had already fled frantically. Gu Danying and the others attempted to intercept them, but these peak third-tier sea monsters would rather endure injury than pause for even a moment. Facing human Mountain Sea Realm experts, whether in the early or peak third rank, there wasn¡¯t much difference; being slain was just a matter of a single move. ¡°Master!¡± ¡°Leader!¡± Upon seeing Min Yanlu, Gu Danying and the other peak Combined Aperture practitioners all bowed in respect. Min Yanlu nodded, his gaze passing over the fleeing sea monsters to a spot in the void, where he swung his right hand downward. In the perception of Gu Danying and the others, the whole world seemed to pause for a moment, and everything around them seemed to turn into a painting, with only Min Yanlu¡¯s hand moving. The void rippled, and a majestic sword essence surged forward. ¡°Boom!¡± At the next moment, a tentacle suddenly extended from the void, blocking the sword essence. With a burst, a figure materialized from the void. Only a fourth-tier sea monster could withstand an attack from a Mountain Sea Realm expert. Below the fourth rank, the outcome was always inevitable. This fourth-tier sea monster was noticeably different from the others. Its body wasn¡¯t as massive as those of the third-tier sea monsters, but whenever its six tentacles casually brushed through the void, it could create subtle ripples. Only powerful strength could stir the ripples in the void. Gu Danying and the others felt a chill in their hearts as they looked at the sudden appearance of the fourth-tier sea monster. This creature probably had been here all along. As long as it harbored the slightest intent to kill, all the peak Combined Aperture practitioners, including Gu Danying, would perish. Even with the protective measures Min Yanlu had given him, Gu Danying wouldn¡¯t fare much better against the strength of a fourth-tier sea monster. Min Yanlu gazed at the sea monster before him, and a small tower appeared in his hand¡ªthe spiritual spiritual treasure, Enlightenment Tower. Taking a step forward, Min Yanlu¡¯s figure appeared in front of the fourth-tier sea monster as if teleporting. The Enlightenment Tower floated out of his hand, smashing towards the sea monster. The sea monster looked at Min Yanlu with a mocking expression. With a sudden movement, it broke through the restraint set by the Enlightenment Tower and disappeared from the spot. When the fourth-tier sea monster reappeared, it was already several tens of miles away, dragging along the peak third-tier sea monsters. With a few flickers, they disappeared completely. Min Yanlu watched the sea monster flee without pursuit, and his brow furrowed slightly. Lowering his head to look at the densely packed sea monsters below, Min Yanlu¡¯s Enlightenment Tower trembled slightly, and a massive wave of energy swept out. From the peak third-tier sea monsters who couldn¡¯t escape in time to the ordinary first-tier sea monsters, their bodies were turned into mush and fell onto the sea surface. Before a Mountain Sea Realm expert, sea monsters of different tiers were all insignificant. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Twenty miles away, Chen Fei watched this scene unfold, numerous thoughts flashing through his mind. Min Yanlu might have never left Sea Dominion City. Everything that happened seemed more like Min Yanlu deliberately exposing the hidden dangers within the city and then clearing them away in one fell swoop. As for those who died in the process, in Min Yanlu¡¯s eyes, they probably became necessary sacrifices. With insufficient strength, in the face of such overwhelming power, even one¡¯s life was difficult to preserve. Chen Fei¡¯s current strength was still far from enough! Chapter 586 - Chapter 586: Forceful Breakthrough, Combined Apertures Fifth Transformation Chapter 586: Forceful Breakthrough, Combined Apertures Fifth Transformation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation All the invading sea monsters had already retreated, and the Primordial Sword Sect had also returned to its headquarters in Sea Dominion City. Chen Fei had been notified to go to the Task Hall, where all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had been commended. The rewards hadn¡¯t been substantial, but they had served as a form of consolation. In the eyes of most Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Min Yanlu¡¯s return to contain the situation had been seen as a commendable effort. Although some had speculated about certain possibilities, they had kept their thoughts to themselves, not daring to voice them out loud. Qin Haishan and his companions had been fortunate. Aside from Yu Shoucheng suffering severe injuries, no one had lost their lives. Preserving one¡¯s life had been extremely fortunate, and injuries could always be healed. Tong Linyun had walked up to Chen Fei, and the two of them had left the Task Hall, heading towards the direction of the cultivation chamber. Chen Fei had looked at the once bustling Sea Dominion City, now appearing somewhat devastated, with many streets and buildings reduced to rubble. The unrestrained power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could easily have destroyed an entire city if left unchecked, and even a supercity like Sea Dominion City had not been exempt from such a fate. Within Sea Dominion City, those who had suffered the most casualties had been the lower-level martial artists. Faced with the attacks of Combined Aperture Tempering realm assassins, they hadn¡¯t had any chance of survival. ¡°Are the members of your sect alright?¡± Tong Linyun had stood beside Chen Fei, asking in a low voice. ¡°Yes. My clone protected them for a while. How about your side?¡± Chen Fei shook his head. The ability of his clone to sense the presence of third-tier sea monsters in advance had indeed helped the Primordial Sword Sect avoid many dangers. Without the clone, considering the current strength of the Primordial Sword Sect, who knows how many people would have been lost by now. From Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm until now, only a few years had passed. Although the Primordial Sword Sect had experienced significant development during this time, it was still relatively short. The talent of martial artists inherently required time to manifest, and instant progress was impossible. Therefore, the current strength of the Primordial Sword Sect was still somewhat weak, and they could only wait for time to pass before gradually developing. ¡°Some casualties on our side. Fortunately, your warning came early, and I was able to rush over,¡± Tong Linyun replied. The defensive area where Tong Linyun¡¯s sect was located was more forward-leaning than the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s, considering their stronger strength and the heavier tasks assigned to them. If Tong Linyun had arrived even slightly later, his sect would have likely suffered the loss of at least half of its members, which would have been a significant blow. The few casualties now were already considered a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. Chen Fei nodded. After a moment, the two of them returned to their respective cultivation chambers without discussing or exchanging questions about their cultivation. Just experiencing the life and death struggle in Sea Dominion City, Tong Linyun felt immense pressure and desired solitude at this moment. At this moment, everyone in the city felt immense pressure, including Chen Fei. At the beginning, when Min Yanlu was not found in the city, and sensing so many peak third-tier sea monsters, as well as the possibility of fourth-tier sea monsters appearing, Chen Fei really thought that Sea Dominion City would not be able to hold on. With Chen Fei¡¯s strength, it would have been extremely difficult to escort all the members of the Primordial Sword Sect out of the sea monster horde. Even with a bit of bad luck, if targeted by a late-stage third-tier sea monster or those traitors, Chen Fei would only have been able to escape alone. If that were the case, the fate of those in the Primordial Sword Sect would have been almost sealed. Chen Fei forced himself to enter cultivation, where insights into three different martial arts techniques began to appear in his sea of consciousness, gradually calming his mind. Sensing the situation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within his body, Chen Fei realized that it was still lacking a bit to fully recover to its optimal state. After some consideration, Chen Fei decided to advance to the fifth transformation tomorrow forcefully. Originally planning to breakthrough in three or four days, Chen Fei realized that he had been too conservative. Chen Fei now intended to fully infuse the power of the spiritual treasure into his Combined Aperture Tempering realm, allowing it to recover more quickly, in order to meet the conditions for the forced advancement to the fifth transformation. Previously, Chen Fei had subconsciously used the spiritual treasure in the most suitable way for cultivation. What was deemed most suitable was to utilize every bit of the treasure¡¯s power as efficiently as possible. However, each activation of the spiritual treasure consumed too many mid-grade elemental stones. Despite the seemingly abundant quantity of elemental stones in Chen Fei¡¯s possession, it was actually not enough to sustain prolonged use of the spiritual treasure. Therefore, Chen Fei¡¯s mindset was focused on not wasting any bit of the treasure¡¯s power, which indirectly avoided wasting elemental stones as well. After all, using nearly a hundred mid-grade elemental stones every few hours was probably unmatched in terms of elemental stone consumption. But in reality, as long as willing, the spiritual treasure could unleash even greater power. However, the consequence of doing so would be an even faster consumption of elemental stones. The advantage, of course, was the ability to shorten the time needed for cultivation. However, the downside was that, with Chen Fei¡¯s current quantity of elemental stones, it probably wouldn¡¯t last long. The Broken Ruler spiritual treasure appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, its gentle power enveloping him. The mid-grade elemental stones laid out on the ground began to disappear one by one, as Chen Fei sensed his Combined Aperture Tempering realm accelerating its recovery. Using the spiritual treasure without considering the consumption of elemental stones made Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm feel somewhat reminiscent of when he had used the Celestial Azure Flower in the past. The Celestial Azure Flower was hard to come by, or rather, it was something that most Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could only dream of obtaining. Compared to the Celestial Azure Flower, acquiring elemental stones was undoubtedly much easier, and the difficulty was significantly reduced. Of course, the quantity of elemental stones Chen Fei needed was quite substantial, often amounting to thousands of mid-grade elemental stones just to sustain the consumption of the spiritual treasure for a little longer. What exactly did thousands of mid-grade elemental stones represent? It was roughly equivalent to the value of the elemental stones obtained from slaying a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. A mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, even within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, would be considered a notable figure. Even across a sea, others would have heard of their reputation. Of course, the true wealth of a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was undoubtedly more than just that. Many major assets were held within their respective sects, as well as some items that were difficult to liquidate in a short period. However, even if Chen Fei were to slay such individuals, it would still be difficult to obtain those things. But at this moment in Sea Dominion City, there was another avenue to explore, which was to slay sea monsters. Sea monsters held significant value as well, and one could also take on missions from the Task Hall to hunt down sea monsters. One task, two sources of profit. However, Chen Fei would definitely wait until he had exhausted all his mid-grade elemental stones before embarking on these endeavors. With today¡¯s gains included, the mid-grade elemental stones on Chen Fei¡¯s person could still sustain him for a short period. After this time passed, he could then consider how to obtain a large number of elemental stones. If others were to find out that over ten thousand mid-grade elemental stones could only sustain him for a short period, they would probably go mad. They had never seen such a crazy cultivation method before, all for the sake of gaining a little more time. Despite being under forty years old, which was extremely young compared to other mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Chen Fei was still unsatisfied. Desire, sometimes, could indeed be considered a driving force for improving one¡¯s strength. As time passed bit by bit, the mid-grade elemental stones that had once covered the ground had now disappeared by more than half, and Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm had long since recovered to its initial state. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t stop, because he discovered that his Combined Aperture Tempering realm could continue to improve its resilience under the special energy of the spiritual treasure. Although it was very subtle, since he had decided to use the spiritual treasure to enhance his strength to the extreme, Chen Fei no longer cared about the issue of waste. As long as his strength could improve, everything was worthwhile. This kind of improvement lasted for nearly a day. By the time night fell on the second day, Chen Fei felt that his Combined Aperture Tempering realm no longer responded to the special energy of the spiritual treasure. It was evident that Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm had reached a kind of limit at this point. Chen Fei opened his eyes and waved his hand, collecting all the mid-grade elemental stones on the ground into his spatial bag, while also putting the spiritual treasure back into the spatial grid. After continuous cultivation for a day and a night, Chen Fei¡¯s spirit not only did not tire, but became even more vibrant. There was no need for any adjustments. Chen Fei was already at the peak state. It was the perfect time to break through the realm. Chen Fei formed hand seals, similar to when he forcefully broke through to the fourth transformation. Immense pressure began to appear around his Combined Apertures, compressing it inward. Compared to his previous breakthrough to the fourth transformation, this time, Chen Fei could clearly feel that his Combined Apertures were much stronger in resisting this forceful compression. Breaking through the realm itself was becoming increasingly difficult, which was almost inevitable. This was why many people got stuck at a certain realm, unable to break through, wasting years in the process. Chen Fei remained composed, a fissure appearing at his brow as the light beam from the Heavenly Eye projected onto his Combined Apertures, controlling every subtle change. At the same time, the Profound Heavenly Sword began to operate. The Profound Heavenly Sword in the perfect stage, compared to before, could provide even stronger and more delicate power. With the control of the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm slowly began to contract. However, halfway through this contraction, it gradually paused. At this point, it was still far from reaching the critical point of breaking through to the fifth transformation. During the previous breakthrough to the fourth transformation, at least it reached the critical point before the compression of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm paused. But now, during the breakthrough to the fifth transformation, Chen Fei encountered problems much earlier. This almost demonic-like forced breakthrough, although significantly shortened in time, also increased the potential dangers by a great deal. Chen Fei¡¯s hands changed seals, and the tremor of the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point within his body was faintly felt. Then, it leaped into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, enveloping the entire realm. During this forced breakthrough, Chen Fei had considered various possible problems and naturally had corresponding solutions. Plan ahead before taking action, and know when to stop to gain benefits! The addition of the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point broke the deadlock in an instant, and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm began to contract again. One hour, two hours passed, and Chen Fei suddenly opened his eyes. The Dragon-Elephant Induction Point suddenly contracted, and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was immediately locked into a certain size. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body, causing the vitality in the cultivation chamber to instantly surge backwards. The elemental energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body began to compress and refine, while his aura steadily rose. The backflow of vitality lasted for several hours before gradually returning to calm. Compared to the previous breakthrough to the fourth transformation, today¡¯s breakthrough to the fifth transformation surprisingly took even less time. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fists, sensing the power within his body at this moment. He was just one step away from reaching the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm.. Chapter 587 - Chapter 587: The Road to the Mountain Sea Realm Chapter 587: The Road to the Mountain Sea Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Stepping into the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was much more difficult than reaching the Fourth transformation or the Fifth transformation. Just as in the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there were many at the first and second transformations, but very few who could break through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there were also many who ultimately stagnated at the Fifth transformation without making any progress. The reasons why these individuals could not break through were varied, but fundamentally, there were two main reasons: cultivation techniques and resources. The reason for the lack of resources was obvious, just like the difference between Immortal Cloud City and the Boundless Sea. And if the cultivation technique being practiced was not advanced enough, even if it was comprehended to the highest level, it was not enough to drive the advancement of cultivation. When Chen Fei initially broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and obtained the Azure Sky Technique by killing his first peer, it belonged to this type of cultivation technique. Its comprehension was relatively simple, with a low threshold for cultivation. Many martial artists in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm preferred this type of technique. Even when faced with stronger techniques, some in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm still chose the Azure Sky Technique. Many martial artists who broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, after a period of flourishing, would find that their potential seemed to have been exhausted. The rapid progress they made in the Body Tempering realm and the Aperture Tempering realm seemed to be gone forever. Every bit of progress in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm became extremely difficult. These martial artists eventually realized that they might be stuck in the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for the rest of their lives, unable to continue climbing upwards. However, techniques like the Azure Sky Technique, because their comprehension threshold was slightly lower, might actually allow them to progress towards higher realms. Directly providing them with the inheritance within top forces would probably halt their progress in its tracks. It¡¯s harsh, but it¡¯s also realistic; the difference in innate talent determines where a martial artist¡¯s limits lie. Chen Fei, on the other hand, didn¡¯t have these concerns. Regarding resources, although he wasn¡¯t born into a top force, he could still access most of the resources. Of course, things like the Celestial Azure Flower were indeed beyond Chen Fei¡¯s reach under normal circumstances, which was one of the advantages possessed by those geniuses. As for cultivation techniques, they were once a limiting factor for Chen Fei, not because they were too difficult, but because they were too simple. However, with the acquisition of the Profound Heavenly Sword, this issue had long been resolved. With the Profound Heavenly Sword in hand, it was almost inevitable for Chen Fei to break through to the sixth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. He didn¡¯t even need the Profound Heavenly Sword at the Grand Completion stage; the Perfect Stage was already more than enough. From the perspective of the Heavenly Eye, after forcibly breaking through to the fifth transformation, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was already filled with tiny, intricate cracks. However, these cracks were all repairable, and once restored, they wouldn¡¯t affect Chen Fei¡¯s foundation. By forcefully infusing the power of spiritual treasures, it was estimated that it would take less than two months for Chen Fei to fully repair his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to the previous time when it took seven to eight months to recover after breaking through to the Fourth transformation, now it would only take two months, significantly shortening the time consumed. All of this was achieved through the massive consumption of elemental stones. By then, Chen Fei¡¯s assets of over ten thousand medium-grade elemental stones would probably be almost depleted, unable to even support him for two months. However, these issues were not significant. The only real problem now was that if Chen Fei continued to forcefully break through to the sixth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the final level of his Combined Apertures might end up being relatively ordinary. The three expansions and three contractions of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm ultimately lead to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, followed by the gathering of the three flowers, reaching the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The three expansions and three contractions essentially temper the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, preparing for the gathering of the three flowers, and even preparing for future breakthroughs into the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei had already undergone three expansions and two contractions, with a solid foundation and not many problems. However, the Triple Entanglement, which occurred at the sixth transformation, actually had a significant emphasis. Lower, middle, upper, extreme¡ªthe Triple Entanglement of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the most common method, was to collapse the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the size it was when initially breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At this point, after reaching the sixth transformation, it may seem that there has been no change in the size of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but internally, there has been a complete transformation, and the cultivation has reached the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, according to the records in the Profound Heavenly Sword, such a size of Combined Aperture Tempering realm is actually the most common type, known as the low-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, for those who practice ordinary techniques and lack special opportunities, if they manage to break through to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within their bodies belongs to the low-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm. These kinds of Combined Aperture Tempering realms, if they want to continue cultivation, face challenges akin to scaling the heavens. At most, they can gather one flower, and attempting to gather two flowers is almost impossible. Because the low-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the body cannot withstand the power of two flowers, it may eventually collapse. The Azure Sky Technique belongs to this type of technique. If one truly breaks through to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm using the Azure Sky Technique, they may be stuck at the seventh realm of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for life, only able to gather one flower. The Primordial Profound Art obtained by Chen Fei in the Sea Dominione Cave was slightly better than the Azure Sky Technique, but the ultimate result was estimated to be not much better, with probably gathering one flower being the endpoint. To gather two flowers, one must achieve a medium-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm when breaking through to the sixth transformation, causing the collapse of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to be smaller. This not only makes the elemental energy within the body more refined but also allows the Combined Aperture Tempering realm itself to withstand the power of two flowers. With a high-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which is even smaller in size, one can withstand the power of the gathering of three flowers, stepping into the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The inheritance techniques of the top ten elite forces in the Thousand Feathers Alliance provide martial artists with the opportunity to cultivate a high-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Only with a high-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm gathering three flowers is it possible to retain a glimmer of hope for breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s Profound Heavenly Sword, forged from the techniques of nine top forces, if cultivated step by step, would take four to five years. By then, the proficiency of the Profound Heavenly Sword would have already reached the Great Completion stage. With the Great Completion stage Profound Heavenly Sword cultivating the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, achieving a top-grade Combined Aperture should be an inevitable result without any other assistance. Such treatment was only available to the geniuses of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Just like Gu Danying, the personal disciple of Min Yanlu, who initially cultivated a top-grade Combined Aperture, encountering no bottleneck even when gathering three flowers, and having a considerable chance of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm. However, if one intended to forcefully break through to the sixth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in two months, it was impossible to cultivate a top-grade Combined Aperture. The fact that the Profound Heavenly Sword had not reached Great Completion was indeed a minor issue, but in reality, it was not too significant. A Profound Heavenly Sword at the Great Completion stage, if cultivated step by step, was actually sufficient for condensing a top-grade Combined Aperture. Even prodigies like Gu Danying didn¡¯t fully comprehend their primary cultivation techniques to the utmost extent during the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At that level, it was impossible to comprehend techniques to such a degree. The reason for Chen Fei was his forced breakthrough. With the Great Completion stage Profound Heavenly Sword, coupled with the pressure from the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point, Chen Fei could at most condense a high-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This was already considered the most favorable outcome. As for a top-grade Combined Aperture, it was impossible to achieve. The cultivation realm was inherently a gradual process, and Chen Fei¡¯s shortcut method would inevitably encounter many difficulties. For disciples of those top ten forces, being able to condense a high-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm at the sixth transformation was already the perfect outcome because it represented the limit of their techniques. But for Chen Fei, who clearly had the potential to condense a top-grade Combined Aperture, increasing the hope for future breakthroughs into the Mountain Sea Realm, there was no reason for him to give up on that possibility. However, in the martial world, where there are difficulties, there are also methods. If Chen Fei wanted to break through to the sixth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and condense a top-grade Combined Aperture in two months, he will need to use a special kind of spiritual pill to assist him in the breakthrough. Harmonization Pill! Among those top forces, if a disciple with sufficient talent wants to break through to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they will take this kind of pill. With the power of the pill, they ultimately achieve a high-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Yes, with the use of the Harmonization Pill, they ultimately achieved a high-grade Combined Aperture. If disciples of the top ten elite forces truly wanted to condense a top-grade Combined Aperture, they must cultivate the inheritance within their sects to the Great Completion level to possibly achieve this. However, the reality was that many prodigies preparing to break through to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm hadn¡¯t even reached the Great Completion level with their sect¡¯s inheritance. The Harmonization Pill was valuable for enhancing the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and it was rare to come by. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s connections, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to obtain the Harmonization Pill, and it was unlikely to appear in the market. Even if it did, it would be immediately snapped up. However, currently, in Sea Dominion City, while the market still didn¡¯t have this item, there were quite a few missions in the Task Hall that directly rewarded this pill. For ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, the Harmonization Pill was indeed hard to come by. Even among the top forces, not everyone could obtain it. But for the Thousand Feathers Alliance as a whole, the Harmonization Pill wasn¡¯t considered overly extravagant. They have enough resources to offer such pills as rewards for missions. Two months later, once the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within Chen Fei¡¯s body returned to its original state, he began preparing to break through to the next transformation and achieve the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei had no intention of changing this original plan. However, he was also determined not to let go of the opportunity to condense a top-grade Combined Aperture. The only thing was that he needed to go to the Task Hall and accept a special mission. Chen Fei sat cross-legged as the surrounding spiritual energy returned to its usual calmness. The floor of the cultivation room was once again covered with medium-grade elemental stones. Chen Fei closed his eyes and immersed himself in cultivation. While Chen Fei quietly broke through to the fifth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the entire Sea Dominion City was still recovering from the scars of yesterday¡¯s turmoil. Nearly ten people died in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, most of whom were in the early stage. Many forces had been reduced to the fifth rank overnight, and they didn¡¯t know if they could survive the upcoming battles. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Outside of Sea Dominion City, the presence of sea monsters once again emerged. Yesterday, due to Min Yanlu¡¯s appearance, the sea monsters suffered heavy losses. Not to mention the first and second-tier sea monsters, nearly twenty third-tier sea monsters were turned into minced meat under the Enlightenment Tower. In theory, after that battle, the sea monsters¡¯ attacks on Sea Dominion City should subside to some extent. But in reality, the sea monsters continued to appear, and their goal of destroying Sea Dominion City remained unchanged despite any losses they had suffered. Or perhaps, for the vast number of sea monsters, yesterday¡¯s losses were inconsequential.. Chapter 588 - Chapter 588: Aperture Condensing Pill Chapter 588: Aperture Condensing Pill Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In a courtyard within Sea Dominion City, Shi Yuanmin sat behind his desk, leisurely flipping through a book. Suddenly, a slight change flickered across Shi Yuanmin¡¯s expression as he turned his head towards the corner of the study where a figure emerged. ¡°Please, have a seat,¡± Shi Yuanmin gestured with his right hand as he observed the newcomer. ¡°This time, we were fortunate enough not to act hastily, and thus narrowly escaped a calamity,¡± Tan Mingxiang spoke solemnly. Min Yanlu unexpectedly hadn¡¯t truly left the Sea Dominion City but rather observed everything that occurred within it. Those at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm who acted within the city were now all deceased. In the face of the Mountain Sea Realm, the strength of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was insignificant, much like how the Combined Aperture Tempering realm viewed the Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°Our target is the sea monsters. We are not aiming for any major issues with the Thousand Feathers Alliance. If Sea Dominion City truly falls, it won¡¯t benefit us in the slightest,¡± Shi Yuanmin shook his head. Their objective was always about self-interest; whichever side offered more benefits would garner their support. Currently, it was undeniable that the sea monster had more to offer, thus attracting their attention. ¡°What should we do next?¡± Tan Mingxiang asked in a hushed tone. ¡°We¡¯ll observe quietly for now. Let¡¯s refrain from making any rash moves in the near future,¡± Shi Yuanmin pondered for a moment before speaking with a grave tone. Nowadays, no one knows what Min Yanlu, this Mountain Sea Realm powerhouse, was truly thinking. The focus now lay in either dealing with external threats or decisively resolving internal issues. No one knew Min Yanlu¡¯s true intentions. However, for safety¡¯s sake, it was best not to provoke Min Yanlu¡¯s anger at this moment. Otherwise, one might end up in ashes before realizing it. ¡°Very well!¡± Tan Mingxiang nodded and disappeared into the study. Shi Yuanmin watched the spot where Tan Mingxiang vanished, his gaze subtly flickering. Shi Yuanmin didn¡¯t mention his attempt to probe Chen Fei of the Primordial Sword Sect. Instead, he decided to keep this matter hidden in his heart. Shi Yuanmin felt somewhat fortunate that he had only made a move against Chen Fei once and then immediately retreated, without attracting Min Yanlu¡¯s attention. At that time, although Min Yanlu was concealed within the Sea Dominion City, all his attention was not on the martial artists wreaking havoc nor on other areas. Min Yanlu had almost all his focus concentrated on the fourth-tier sea monster outside the southern wall, observing its every move. Compared to that fourth-tier sea monster, the martial artists within the city were merely insignificant nuisances. Moreover, the defensive zone where Shi Yuanmin was stationed wasn¡¯t far from the Primordial Sword Sect. It was precisely because of this proximity that Shi Yuanmin caught sight of Chen Fei and decided to probe him. During this probing, Shi Yuanmin sensed that something was amiss. The resistance Chen Fei offered was far beyond what an Aperture Tempering realm early-stage practitioner should possess. Although Shi Yuanmin didn¡¯t exert full force at the time and merely used a casual move, mainly to better conceal his aura and form, it should be noted that a typical Combined Aperture Tempering realm early-stage practitioner wouldn¡¯t have been able to resist, and death would have been a possibility. However, Chen Fei survived. After the incident, Shi Yuanmin had someone investigate and found out that Chen Fei had safely returned to Sea Dominion City. Breaking through to the Aperture Tempering realm within just a few years was definitely abnormal. Chen Fei must have a major secret, as such rapid progress in cultivation was impossible without it. This cannot be solely attributed to exceptional talent. Shi Yuanmin concluded that there was a significant secret about Chen Fei and, therefore, chose not to inform Tan Mingxiang about this matter. Instead, he intended to uncover this secret alone. Shi Yuanmin would clandestinely align himself with the sea monsters to obtain sufficient benefits. Now that such a potentially substantial benefit had presented itself, Shi Yuanmin wouldn¡¯t let it slip away. Currently, Chen Fei rarely appeared, hiding within his cultivation chamber. However, Shi Yuanmin wasn¡¯t in a hurry. He didn¡¯t even plan to apprehend Chen Fei in the near future. Nowadays, with the rumors swirling around the Sea Dominion City and having been played by Min Yanlu in a game of cat and mouse, Shi Yuanmin couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of fear deep down. Shi Yuanmin decided to play it safer and refrain from betraying the interests of the Thousand Feathers Alliance any further. The recent events had temporarily satisfied Shi Yuanmin¡¯s appetite. It would take some time to digest this wave of benefits. As for Chen Fei, Shi Yuanmin was well aware of the whereabouts of the Primordial Sword Sect where Chen Fei resided. There would be plenty of opportunities for Shi Yuanmin to capture Chen Fei. Time passed in the blink of an eye, and over a month had gone by. The battles outside the Sea Dominion City intensified, and the number of tasks within the Task Hall began to surge, accompanied by increasingly enticing rewards. After more than a month of arduous cultivation, Chen Fei emerged from his cultivation chamber. First, he activated the Blood Refining Art, changing his aura. In the market, Chen Fei sold all the treasures and some spiritual materials he had obtained from Liu Wanggu, earning nearly four thousand pieces of medium-grade elemental stones. Chen Fei had almost depleted his stock of medium-grade elemental stones, but he managed to replenish a portion of it. For over a month, he had continuously used spiritual treasures for cultivation, and the over ten thousand medium-grade elemental stones had been drained down to just a few hundred by Chen Fei¡¯s vigorous consumption. The consumption was immense, but the results were indeed remarkable. The injuries on the Combined Aperture within Chen Fei¡¯s body were nearly restored to their original state. In another ten days or so, the Combined Aperture would be in perfect condition, perhaps even stronger and more resilient than before. Simultaneously, the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point continuously absorbed the special energy from the spiritual treasures, and the progress of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant was astonishing. Just a year ago, the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant had only reached the Perfect stage, but now, it was nearing the Great Completion stage. Once the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant reached the Great Completion stage, Chen Fei would directly possess a physique at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, his restorative abilities would surpass those of a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner by a significant margin. Furthermore, the energy released by the spiritual treasures, imbued with innate intelligence, naturally had a promoting effect on the comprehension of martial arts. In the past, in the Imperial City, the Elemental Tide that occurred every few years was triggered by spiritual treasures, which could aid individuals in comprehending martial arts. Now, with the spiritual treasures in Chen Fei¡¯s possession, this ability to assist in martial arts comprehension naturally remained, and its effectiveness was even stronger. While Chen Fei diligently improved the proficiency of three martial arts techniques, the spiritual treasures also provided a boost to his comprehension of these techniques. Over the course of just over a month, the progress in the proficiency of the three martial arts techniques was remarkably satisfying. The Blood Refining Art and the Shadow Escape Technique, with slightly lower difficulty, were now nearing the Great Completion stage in proficiency. It was estimated that with some more time, they would complete their final stages of cultivation. The Profound Heavenly Sword, with the highest difficulty level, naturally required the most proficiency. Nevertheless, despite the substantial consumption of medium-grade elemental stones, it had reached about thirty percent of the way to the Great Completion stage. It must be said that money could be incredibly useful at times! Using the identity generated by the Blood Refining Art, Chen Fei made a brief trip to the market in the city, attracting some minor tails behind him. The composition of these followers was somewhat complex, but Chen Fei had no intention of dealing with them. After wandering around the Sea Dominion City to shake off the tails, Chen Fei transformed back to his original aura and headed towards the Task Hall. Over a month ago, outside the Sea Dominion City, when Shi Yuanmin struck him with a sword, Chen Fei could have reported this incident to Min Yanlu. Even if he couldn¡¯t meet Min Yanlu, he could have informed Gu Danying. However, if Chen Fei had done so, he would have faced a dilemma: how did he manage to survive against someone like Shi Yuanmin, a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner? At the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, he wouldn¡¯t have stood a chance against a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner¡¯s sword strike. The likelihood of death would have been the highest, rather than Chen Fei¡¯s current lively state. Initially, when Chen Fei informed Min Yanlu about the infiltrators, he claimed to have used the Dream Entry Technique to investigate. At the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, using the Dream Entry Technique to probe the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm might be possible to some extent. However, probing a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm with the Dream Entry Technique, even as remarkable as it is, wouldn¡¯t achieve the same result. Chen Fei¡¯s plan to entangle Shi Yuanmin might ultimately expose many of his own secrets. Shi Yuanmin¡¯s strength, condensed as it was, surpassed that of an ordinary late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner by quite a margin. Chen Fei currently had no choice but to acquiesce, but in a month¡¯s time, the situation might be different, and it would be up to Chen Fei to decide. Amidst the bustling activities in the Task Hall, Chen Fei approached one of the attendants and accepted a special mission. Given Chen Fei¡¯s previous completion of urgent tasks, the attendant didn¡¯t raise any objections to him taking on this mission, which offered the reward of an Aperture Condensing Pill. Not all missions required combat; many demanded other auxiliary abilities. The primary ability of the Aperture Condensing Pill was to elevate the level of the Combined Aperture to the sixth level upon reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s sixth transformation. However, in reality, the Aperture Condensing Pill could be taken at any stage up to the sixth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. While breaking through to the sixth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Aperture Condensing Pill provided assistance. Similarly, breaking through to the third transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and entering the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm was no exception, albeit with some potential waste. Thus, for Chen Fei to desire such a mission reward would seem entirely normal to outsiders. With the mission jade token in hand, Chen Fei returned to his cultivation chamber and then focused his consciousness into the token. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness withdrew from the jade token, with a thoughtful look in his eyes. The next moment, a black bead appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s palm. Examining the black bead closely, it emitted a radiant glow, resembling waves rolling. Chen Fei had two of these beads, both obtained during his time in the Imperial City. One was obtained from Heavenly Sun True Immortal, and the other from Sui Minghua. Black Divine Bead, that was the name mentioned by Sui Minghua and the others. After returning from the Imperial City, Chen Fei had been busy with cultivation, focusing on improving his cultivation level. He hadn¡¯t delved deep into the significance of these two Black Divine Bead. After all, at that time, Chen Fei¡¯s resources were sufficient for his cultivation, and he didn¡¯t need to take unnecessary risks to explore what these so-called Black Divine Bead were all about. However, today Chen Fei was surprised to find that the area where he had accepted the mission from the Task Hall overlapped somewhat with the location of the Black Divine Bead. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei put the Black Divine Bead into his Qiankun Bag and then resumed his seated position, adjusting his state of mind. Early the next morning, Chen Fei utilized the Blood Refining Art to appear within the Sea Dominion City and then left through the east gate in this guise. With a flicker, Chen Fei vanished from sight. Half an hour later, Chen Fei¡¯s figure halted in mid-air, a shimmering light appearing at his brow. In the distance, several figures caught Chen Fei¡¯s eye. Among them was Chen Daoheng from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion! Chapter 589 - Chapter 589: The Heavens Are Unjust Chapter 589: The Heavens Are Unjust Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Apart from Chen Daoheng, one of them was also an acquaintance, precisely the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Huang Yuheng, who had entered the cave under the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s mysterious formation outside Bianhu City. As for the others, Chen Fei didn¡¯t know them, but judging from their aura, they were quite similar to Chen Daoheng and his companions, likely also disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. While Chen Fei was observing Chen Daoheng and the others, Huang Yuheng seemed to sense something and turned to look in Chen Fei¡¯s direction. Seeing only a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist whom he didn¡¯t recognize, he paid no further attention. Chen Fei remained calm, his aura changed after using the Blood Refining Art, significantly different from before. Therefore, upon seeing Chen Daoheng and his group, Chen Fei didn¡¯t deliberately avoid them. Hovering in mid-air, Chen Fei waited until the people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion disappeared from view before leisurely flying forward. The task Chen Fei undertook had a deadline of one month, so he wasn¡¯t in a hurry. As for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s people, with Huang Yuheng, a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, present, there was little Chen Fei could do at the moment. Covering a distance of over two thousand miles, it took Chen Fei several hours to reach the designated task area. The task Chen Fei received this time was to hunt down a sea monster called the Azure Dragon Carp. This monster¡¯s bloodline was quite extraordinary, reaching the pinnacle of the second-tier upon maturity. Moreover, the Azure Dragon Carp carried a bloodline inheritance within its body. By relying on the secret method imprinted in its bloodline, it could continuously cultivate upward, breaking through from the second-tier to the third-tier, which was much easier than ordinary sea monsters. Finding and killing a third-tier early-stage Azure Dragon Carp, or three second-tier adult Azure Dragon Carps, would suffice for this task. The difficulty of this task lay in finding the Azure Dragon Carp. Compared to other sea monsters, the Azure Dragon Carp had a distinctive feature: if its aura was not deliberately revealed, it was extremely faint and difficult to perceive from a distance. Moreover, the Azure Dragon Carp¡¯s body was not large. Even in the third-tier, it was only a few meters long. The task area provided by the Task Hall was just a rough range, covering an area of hundreds of square miles. In such a vast area, searching for sea monsters naturally adept at concealing their aura was incredibly challenging. While not as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack, it was still a task that ordinary martial artists would find daunting. However, for Chen Fei, this task was right up his wheelhouse. With his Heavenly Eye, he only needed to find a slight clue of the Azure Dragon Carp, and he had a good chance of locating its specific whereabouts. With a beam of light emanating from his forehead, Chen Fei¡¯s figure plunged into the sea from mid-air, comprehensively surveying the situation within several miles radius with his keen vision. The Heavenly Eye could actually reach a maximum distance of several tens of miles. However, at this extreme range, Chen Fei could only lock onto a single target. It was similar to when he stealthily infiltrated the sea monster group and saw the Formless Realm Formation. Given a designated target, Chen Fei could clearly see every detail. But for this kind of carpet-like search, if Chen Fei were to extend his range by tens of miles, it wouldn¡¯t be the Heavenly Eye that couldn¡¯t handle it, but rather Chen Fei¡¯s mental state. To encompass every detail within several tens of miles into his consciousness would entail a vast amount of information. While the mental power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was extraordinary, it was not to such an extent. After all, this wasn¡¯t just about simple observation; it was about analyzing every single detail of the surroundings, which places exceptionally high demands on one¡¯s mental state. Patiently searching, one day, two days, three days passed, and even after ten days, Chen Fei had gained nothing, as if the Azure Dragon Carp wasn¡¯t even in this area. Chen Fei didn¡¯t feel anxious. This task could be left to other martial artists, and in the end, they might truly come up empty-handed. After all, this area alone spanned hundreds of square miles, and the ocean had its depths and shallows, not just a simple flat surface. Moreover, the Azure Dragon Carp was only reported to have been spotted in this area by someone in the past. But just because it had been sighted doesn¡¯t mean it would reside here for an extended period. Therefore, although Chen Fei had seen that this task had been posted for two months already, very few people had taken it, evidently anticipating such a situation. And now, with the task still open, it indicated that none of those who accepted it had completed it yet. Five more days passed, making it half a month since Chen Fei arrived here. However, on this particular day, the Heavenly Eye caught a faintly unusual sea monster aura. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared on a rock on the seabed, where a certain area had a slightly different color compared to the rest. The light at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s brow fluctuated irregularly, pulling out a trace of aura from the river of time. A smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s face. This aura bore about seventy to eighty percent resemblance to the Azure Dragon Carp¡¯s aura provided by the Task Hall. The two to three percent difference was merely due to variations among individual Azure Dragon Carps. ¡°Finally found you!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The light beam at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s brow reached its peak brilliance. In the monochrome view, the aura of the Azure Dragon Carp was quickly locked onto by Chen Fei. His figure flickered and vanished from the rock. In the water, Chen Fei¡¯s form moved like a fish. Though incredibly fast, it wasn¡¯t a reckless charge but rather a harmonious integration into the water, following certain patterns and traces, harnessing the power contained within the water itself. This was undoubtedly an exceptionally clever technique, not only more energy-efficient but also incredibly subtle, to the point of being almost imperceptible. In less than half an hour, Chen Fei had dashed hundreds of miles underwater, veering far from the area indicated on the jade slip. However, here, the traces of the Azure Dragon Carp became increasingly apparent within the Heavenly Eye. Another quarter of an hour passed, and Chen Fei finally caught sight of a fleeting shadow in the distance.. Chapter 590 - Chapter 590: The Heavens Are Unjust 2 Chapter 590: The Heavens Are Unjust 2 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei lifted his head slightly, locking onto the distant silhouette directly and suddenly accelerating. No need to search for the Azure Dragon Carp from past traces; things became much simpler all at once. As Chen Fei closed the distance with the silhouette, its true appearance appeared before his eyes. Its body tapered and flattened, with a slight bulge in front of the dorsal fin. The appearance of this Azure Dragon Carp was not much different from that of ordinary fish. However, as this Azure Dragon Carp swam, its color kept changing, blending completely with the surrounding environment. Chen Fei exerted all his strength in using the Profound Heavenly Escape, covering a distance of over twenty li in the blink of an eye. When Chen Fei was only a few miles away from the Azure Dragon Carp, it sensed something and, upon perceiving Chen Fei¡¯s aura, which had just entered the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it immediately turned around and chased after him. Chen Fei used the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point and the Slaughter Spirit Technique to suppress his aura to a level below even the first transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to the strength of this third-tier mid-level Azure Dragon Carp, his aura was truly insignificant. In the eyes of this Azure Dragon Carp, Chen Fei¡¯s pursuit was seen as a significant act of provocation, a matter of survival of the fittest, where it could simply swallow this human whole. There was a significant discrepancy between this Azure Dragon Carp and the one described in the mission jade slip, which was said to be in the early third stage. If Chen Fei were to hand over such an Azure Dragon Carp, it would likely raise suspicion from the Task Hall. Crushing the Azure Dragon Carp¡¯s demon core might cause its cultivation to plummet, but it could also lead to its death. However, Chen Fei could bring Tong Linyun along, a martial artist in the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With his inclusion, completing this task would seem more reasonable. ¡°Roar!¡± The Azure Dragon Carp arrived before Chen Fei, roaring loudly, its massive sound waves vibrating the seawater intensely, causing it to tremble violently. In the next moment, it directly turned into mist. Between the Azure Dragon Carp and Chen Fei, a passage entirely composed of mist appeared in an instant. Like teleportation, the Azure Dragon Carp swiftly arrived before Chen Fei along the mist, its tail swinging towards his head. The mist became part of the Azure Dragon Carp, which originally measured only a few meters long but now seemed to expand to tens of meters in an instant. As its tail moved, the mist condensed into a massive tail, striking towards Chen Fei. The mist, originally supposed to be soft and powerless, was now imbued with astonishing force. Wherever the carp¡¯s tail passed, the vast expanse of seawater immediately parted. Chen Fei remained composed, activating all three forbidden techniques simultaneously. His aura suddenly surged to the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even seeming to break through the limit and enter the late stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The roaring sound of the Dragon Elephant resonated faintly within Chen Fei¡¯s body. Stepping forward, a tremendous force under his feet created a massive vacuum in the seawater. Then, with a slight recoil, Chen Fei thrust his sword forward. The Azure Dragon Carp sensed the change in Chen Fei¡¯s aura, its eyes revealing astonishment. This human had shamelessly disguised his cultivation just now. Though realizing it had been deceived, the Azure Dragon Carp found itself unable to retreat at this moment. Chen Fei¡¯s attack was so fierce that withdrawing midway would likely result in even more disastrous consequences. In an attempt to withstand the attack, the scales all over the Azure Dragon Carp¡¯s body began to shake rapidly, causing the mist to expand suddenly, as if the Azure Dragon Carp had grown another layer. As a result, the force behind the carp¡¯s tail surged another level in an instant. ¡°Boom!¡± The immense force created a huge vacuum in the seawater, causing countless undercurrents to spread in all directions. The mist clinging to the Azure Dragon Carp was completely shattered by Chen Fei¡¯s sword, leaving its tail mangled and missing a sizable chunk of flesh. With a backward kick of his right foot, Chen Fei closed in on the Azure Dragon Carp, intending to finish it off. With Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation at the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, few could rival him, and even among creatures of the same level, he could handle them alone. Even for extraordinary sea monsters like the Azure Dragon Carp, the outcome would remain unchanged. ¡°Roar!¡¯¡¯ Seeing Chen Fei approaching, fear flashed in the eyes of the Azure Dragon Carp. Knowing it was no match, its first instinct was to flee. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple emanated from the Azure Dragon Carp¡¯s body, and in the next moment, it disappeared from its original position. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly, filled with incredulity, as he scanned the surroundings, but there was no trace of the Azure Dragon Carp. A crack appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, and within his black-and-white vision, he finally spotted the Azure Dragon Carp¡¯s trace, which had already moved over twenty miles away. In the blink of an eye, it had shifted over twenty miles horizontally. Such speed shouldn¡¯t be present in a third-tier mid-level sea monster, even if it were an Azure Dragon Carp; it shouldn¡¯t possess such capability. Just as Chen Fei was about to move, he realized that the Azure Dragon Carp had vanished from his sight. The opponent had once again shifted horizontally, surpassing the distance that could be directly observed by the Heavenly Eye. Although he couldn¡¯t see it directly, the aura lines of the Azure Dragon Carp were still visible in the Heavenly Eye. A power that shouldn¡¯t exist in an Azure Dragon Carp suddenly piqued Chen Fei¡¯s interest. If his initial pursuit had been for the Aperture Condensing Pill, now Chen Fei valued this ability to shift over twenty li in an instant even more. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, following the guidance of the Heavenly Eye, trailing behind the Azure Dragon Carp from afar. The Azure Dragon Carp was probably genuinely frightened by Chen Fei, resorting to repeatedly using this ability to increase the distance between them. For other martial artists, facing such a situation would likely make it difficult to catch up. The traces left behind by the ability to shift over twenty li in an instant were almost negligible. Only unreasonable eye techniques like the Heavenly Eye could persistently hang behind the Azure Dragon Carp like this. In the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed, with hundreds of li covered in pursuit. Chen Fei stood in the seawater, looking at a seemingly ordinary cave in the distance. The last place where the aura of the Azure Dragon Carp had appeared was inside this cave. Chen Fei frowned slightly, his figure flickering as he emerged from the sea surface. Looking around, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes. Two black beads appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Compared to when he was in Sea Dominion City, the frequency of the ripples on the black beads now flashed extremely fast, as if something were stirring them. The Black Divine Bead. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that, by a twist of fate, the place where the Azure Dragon Carp fled to would be the area designated by the Black Divine Bead. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s not a coincidence. The special power of this Azure Dragon Carp may indeed come from the location of the Black Divine Bead.¡± Chen Fei pondered a possibility, his expression slightly fluctuating. Chen Fei¡¯s figure re-entered the seawater, looking at the distant cave with some hesitation. He was uncertain about what lay beyond the cave. The Azure Dragon Carp could gain benefits, leave safely, and even when faced with danger, it actively ran towards this place. That indicated that its mid-level third-tier strength was enough to deal with the dangers inside. Perhaps someone had seen the Azure Dragon Carp as just an early-level third-tier before, but now it had become a mid-level third-tier. The increase in its strength came from within this cave. From this perspective, Chen Fei entering shouldn¡¯t be a problem. But this was ultimately just speculation, and no one could say for sure what the actual situation was. As Chen Fei pondered whether to summon a clone to investigate, he suddenly looked up and noticed someone flying towards him from afar. The Heavenly Eye flickered slightly, and Chen Fei saw a figure rushing towards him in panic, with others seemingly chasing from further behind. After a moment of consideration, Chen Fei shifted his position several li away to avoid direct confrontation with the approaching figure. Once the person and their pursuers had passed, Chen Fei would then proceed to investigate the Black Divine Cave to find out what was going on. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hum!¡± As Chen Fei patiently waited, a peculiar fluctuation emanated from within his Qiankun Bag. Before Chen Fei could react, two Black Divine Beads suddenly shot out, transforming into a black light that enveloped Chen Fei completely, leaving him no time to dodge. ¡°The heavens are unjust, all things are unequal, I grant you an opportunity for fairness¡­¡± In a daze, Chen Fei heard a voice, and as his eyes snapped open, he found himself standing at the foot of a peak. Many people and sea monsters were shouldering a black stone as they climbed upward.. Chapter 591 - Chapter 591: The Human Heart is Deceitful Chapter 591: The Human Heart is Deceitful Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What¡¯s this place, the Black Divine Cave? How come there are so many people with sea monsters, and what are those black stones?¡± A heap of questions arose in Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he looked up at the peaks ahead, shrouded in mist, towering at a height of no less than a kilometer. For ordinary folks, this height would be considered quite a tall mountain, but for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a single leap would take them to the summit of this peak. Chen Fei lowered his head and clenched his fist. He could sense the elemental energy within him, but it was completely dormant, unable to be tapped into even in the slightest. The mental power in his sea of consciousness was likewise suppressed. Not only his elemental and mental powers, but his physical strength at this moment was also entirely sealed off. There was a special restraint that rendered Chen Fei completely like an ordinary person. Glancing at the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, a mid-grade magic weapon nearing the threshold, it now resembled an ordinary iron sword, devoid of any trace of the divine. Then there was the Qiankun Bag, unable to retrieve any of its contents, now just an ordinary sack. ¡°Are you a newcomer to the Black Divine Domain?¡± A voice sounded in Chen Fei¡¯s ear, prompting him to turn and look at the speaker: dark skin, thick lips, and a hearty smile on his face as he gazed at Chen Fei, revealing a set of white teeth. ¡°What brings you here?¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t directly respond to Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s words. ¡°Friend, there¡¯s no need to be nervous. The Black Divine Domain is quite dangerous. I just want to gather a few more people, so that when we encounter trouble, we¡¯ll have some support,¡± Ming Zhongjiang explained hastily, noticing Chen Fei¡¯s wariness. Chen Fei looked at Ming Zhongjiang, gradually relaxing his expression, no longer as tense as before. ¡°What is the Black Divine Domain, and how does one leave this place?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°The Black Divine Domain is what most people call this place, also known as the Black Divine Territory or Black Divine City. Regardless of the name, this place belongs to the great Black Divine. If you want to gain benefits or leave here, you must abide by the rules of the Black Divine.¡± Ming Zhongjiang replied, noting Chen Fei¡¯s changing demeanor and becoming more enthusiastic. Chen Fei nodded without speaking, waiting for Ming Zhongjiang to continue. ¡°When you just entered the Black Divine Domain, did you hear the voice of the great Black Divine?¡± Ming Zhongjiang whispered. ¡°The heavens are unjust, and all things are unequal,¡± Chen Fei recited the two sentences he had heard. ¡°Yes, ¡®the heavens are unjust, and all things are unequal!¡¯ When everyone is born, their talents and backgrounds are vastly different. Many times, once a person is born, their entire life is already predetermined, difficult to change,¡± Ming Zhongjiang elaborated. Ming Zhongjiang pointed to the people and monsters in the distance, continuing, ¡°We humans are like this, and those monsters are no exception. Due to differences in bloodlines, some can only linger at the first stage, while others can reach the peak of the second stage upon reaching adulthood. How unfair!¡± As Ming Zhongjiang spoke, his expression became noticeably excited. ¡°So, the Black Divine Domain can provide this kind of fairness?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he spoke. ¡°Yes, the Black Divine Domain can!¡± Ming Zhongjiang nodded affirmatively. ¡°Friend, you must have noticed that your cultivation has been sealed, whether it¡¯s elemental power, mental strength, or physical prowess; they¡¯ve all been reduced to that of an ordinary person. This is the greatest fairness bestowed by the Black Divine.¡± ¡°And then everyone, human or monster, climbs with those black stones?¡± Chen Fei pointed to the black stones on the people and monsters in the distance. Though he couldn¡¯t use his eye technique, Chen Fei could still see that the weight of those stones was extremely heavy, making it incredibly difficult for both humans and monsters to carry them. ¡°To eradicate all unfairness, everyone is on the same level. By carrying these black stones to the top of the Black Divine City, you can exchange them for rewards or leave the Black Divine Domain,¡± Ming Zhongjiang explained, his excited expression gradually calming down. As he spoke of the rewards within the Black Divine City, a faint gleam appeared in Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s eyes. ¡°Rewards?¡± Chen Fei suddenly remembered the special ability of the Azure Dragon Carp, which could teleport over twenty miles, a skill not inherent to the carp but displayed nonetheless. Surely, this ability might originate from this mysterious Black Divine Ridge. ¡°Yes, the more black stones one carries, the greater the rewards bestowed by the Black Divine. Everyone earns equal rewards based on their efforts, which is the essence of fairness!¡± Ming Zhongjiang nodded in agreement. You reap what you sow? In the real world, one could reap rewards without effort, as long as their background was affluent enough, without needing to exert themselves. Meanwhile, those who struggled might end up with nothing. Looking at it from this perspective, the rules of the Black Divine Ridge seemed somewhat similar. At least, based on what he had heard so far. ¡°So, what do you want me to do now?¡± Chen Fei asked Ming Zhongjiang. ¡°Let¡¯s travel together! The human heart is deceitful, and having more people can help avoid many unnecessary dangers. I¡¯ve already found three other people, so with you, that makes five of us. Once we each dig up a piece of black stone, we can start climbing!¡± Ming Zhongjiang led Chen Fei to a ravine where three others were already waiting, each with a black stone on their back. Upon seeing Ming Zhongjiang and Chen Fei, they nodded in acknowledgment. ¡°The black stones are right here for the taking, and there are many similar places around. It¡¯s getting late. Shall we start mining the black stones now?¡± Ming Zhongjiang brought Chen Fei to the three others and looked at them. ¡°Let¡¯s get started. There¡¯s no point in wasting time here,¡± Xue Dongchuan said in a deep voice. Among the four, Xue Dongchuan had the most robust physique, standing at least two meters tall. ¡°These black stones may seem hard, but they can be easily extracted with our own weapons,¡± Ming Zhongjiang said. Chen Fei nodded and approached a rock formation where the black stones were located. He observed for a moment but hesitated to pry out a piece of black stone with the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you digging yet? Don¡¯t waste time!¡± someone urged impatiently. ¡°Friend, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s voice came from behind, tinged with impatience. ¡°I¡¯m just wondering if there might be other issues if we dig down.¡± Chen Fei said calmly, swirling the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, then turning to look at Ming Zhongjiang. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we also have black stones on us,¡± Ming Zhongjiang said, patting the black stone beside him. ¡°Is that so? But human hearts are unpredictable. I¡¯d like to observe a bit more,¡± Chen Fei said nonchalantly. Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s smile faltered slightly as he looked at Chen Fei, his expression gradually becoming more guarded, his eyes narrowing slightly. Once affable, Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s demeanor completely changed as his smile faded away. ¡°I told you your trick was useless, just wasting so much time for nothing.¡± Xue Dongchuan sneered, his gaze shifting from Ming Zhongjiang to Chen Fei, growing colder by the moment. ¡°Are you going to dig yourself, or should we break your legs and then dig for you?¡± Xue Dongchuan¡¯s voice was icy, a stark contrast to before. Not only Xue Dongchuan, but the other two also stared at Chen Fei with cold eyes, forming a semicircle around him. ¡°It seems there are other risks to digging these black stones,¡± Chen Fei said calmly, despite being surrounded. He appeared as if being besieged by others at this moment was nothing out of the ordinary. ¡°Kid, if you want to know what¡¯s wrong with digging the black stones, why don¡¯t you try digging yourself and find out!¡± Xue Dongchuan took a step forward, glaring down at Chen Fei, threatening, ¡°Now, I¡¯ll count down from three. If you still don¡¯t act, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless!¡± As Xue Dongchuan¡¯s words fell, all four of them brandished their weapons. With their cultivation completely sealed, whatever strength they had before was now meaningless. The advantage in numbers became apparent in this Black Divine Domain. ¡°No fighting here. If you start digging now, you won¡¯t lose your life. But once we start, you¡¯ll regret it too late!¡± Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s voice was cold. ¡°Three!¡± Xue Dongchuan shouted loudly, the four of them assessing Chen Fei¡¯s vulnerable points, seemingly figuring out where to strike first. ¡°No need to count. I¡¯m also in a hurry,¡± Chen Fei said calmly. ¡°Ignorant fool!¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Xue Dongchuan¡¯s eyes widened, and he swung his blade toward Chen Fei¡¯s head. Though devoid of elemental power, Xue Dongchuan¡¯s strike carried a sinister intent. As Xue Dongchuan attacked, Ming Zhongjiang and the other two also aimed their weapons at Chen Fei simultaneously. Four hands were difficult to counter with just two fists. For an ordinary person to face a simultaneous assault from four opponents, winning would be extremely challenging. The options were either to focus on one attacker, show some courage to deter the others, but with everyone wielding weapons, this approach would likely result in Chen Fei sustaining multiple injuries. In such a scenario, Chen Fei would surely be the first to fall. Moreover, Ming Zhongjiang and his companions were all martial artists, not easily intimidated by mere bravado. With no advantage in momentum or strength and no means of escape while surrounded, it seemed as though death was inevitable. However, in reality, when it comes to combat among ordinary individuals, using techniques to overcome a stronger opponent or outnumbered situation is crucial. Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword, like a nimble antelope¡¯s horn, touched Xue Dongchuan¡¯s blade. Seeing Chen Fei display swordsmanship, Xue Dongchuan¡¯s face carried a sneering smile. They were all martial artists, and although elemental power was gone, the martial arts techniques they had learned in the Body Tempering realm couldn¡¯t be forgotten. Chen Fei had martial arts techniques, so did they. However, just as this thought flashed through Xue Dongchuan¡¯s mind, during the clash of weapons, he suddenly found his blade involuntarily sliding to the side, as if his own blade had become disobedient. ¡°Agh!¡± The sound of the blade cutting through the air rang out, and a bloodstain appeared on Xue Dongchuan¡¯s cheek. In a critical moment, Xue Dongchuan instinctively leaned back, his back almost parallel to the ground, narrowly avoiding getting pierced through the head by the sword. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Cold sweat broke out on Xue Dongchuan¡¯s back. He had nearly died. Chen Fei remained expressionless as he deflected the attacks, separating the swords from Ming Zhongjiang and his companions¡¯ hands. Like Xue Dongchuan, the strength on Ming Zhongjiang and his companions¡¯ blades seemed to disappear, sliding uncontrollably to other positions. Indeed, everyone was a martial artist, and they had all progressed from the Body Tempering realm. However, when Chen Fei was in the Body Tempering realm, he had practiced dozens of martial arts techniques, and each one had been perfected to the pinnacle. Among them, the most numerous were these basic martial arts moves.. Chapter 592 - Chapter 592: Peak of Perfection Chapter 592: Peak of Perfection Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Boundless Sea, with its rich natural aura, made cultivation in the Body Tempering realm much simpler compared to Immortal Cloud City. Moreover, due to the abundance of higher-level martial practitioners, acquiring ordinary martial arts techniques became exceedingly easy. In the Boundless Sea, the focus of martial arts techniques, starting from the Body Tempering realm, was mainly on how to mobilize internal strength to enhance techniques. While research on actual maneuvers was conducted, it remained a secondary aspect. After all, if the transformation of internal strength was not profound enough, it led to a reduction in the overall power of techniques. On the Immortal Cloud City side, slightly stronger Body Tempering realm techniques also followed this trend. Ultimately, internal strength was fundamental. Only by continuously enhancing one¡¯s own internal strength could one¡¯s realm progress. When Chen Fei first arrived in this world, he was just a menial laborer in Pingyin County. Pingyin County was remote, simply an ordinary county town with very few martial arts experts. Slightly more profound techniques were all held by various prominent families, with no possibility of being passed on outside. In such circumstances, Chen Fei¡¯s exposure was limited to very basic body refinement techniques. And the more basic they were, the more they tended towards the aspect of techniques. By integrating dozens of basic techniques and refining them to perfection, Chen Fei had long been well-versed in various techniques of releasing and borrowing force, to the point where saying he had reached the pinnacle would not have been an exaggeration. Compared to Xue Dongchuan and others, Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency in techniques surpassed them by several measures. The so-called group attack appeared to Chen Fei as riddled with flaws. Previously, perhaps Xue Dongchuan and the others hadn¡¯t paid much attention to whether there were any flaws at all, after all, the strength in numbers prevailed. But now, after exchanging blows with Chen Fei, their gazes toward him had completely changed. Though they had diligently cultivated step by step, their techniques used against Chen Fei at this moment seemed as feeble as a child wielding a sword, full of errors and inadequacies. With just a simple stroke or two, Chen Fei could easily dismantle their techniques, regardless of what they attempted. What was supposed to be a group attack against one person now seemed like Chen Fei had encircled them alone. A look of panic appeared on the faces of Ming Zhongjiang and his companions. As Chen Fei continued to strike, their space to evade grew smaller, and their bodies accumulated more wounds. ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, one person exclaimed, clutching his chest and staggering backward. He looked down at his chest, then glanced back at Chen Fei with eyes full of unwillingness before collapsing to the ground, his breath gradually fading away. His heart had been pierced, without the protection of elemental energy, he was as vulnerable as an ordinary person, succumbing to his severe injuries. As one person fell, the pressure on the remaining three suddenly intensified. Another tall and thin individual clutched his neck, but no matter what, the blood couldn¡¯t be stemmed. He, too, collapsed to the ground. ¡°I¡¯ll fight you to the end!¡± Xue Dongchuan roared, feigning a charge towards Chen Fei but actually darting away. Xue Dongchuan was frightened now; if he didn¡¯t run, he feared he would perish right there. Chen Fei watched Xue Dongchuan, and suddenly, the Qianyuan Sword in his hand flew out. Like a sharp arrow, it swiftly slashed across Xue Dongchuan¡¯s neck. Xue Dongchuan staggered a few more steps before falling to the ground, full of unwillingness. Who exactly was this person, and why had he cultivated basic martial arts techniques to such a level? Ming Zhongjiang should have attracted newcomers to the Black Divine Domain; why was there such a deviation? Xue Dongchuan left with puzzlement and resentment. Seeing Chen Fei release the sword, Ming Zhongjiang felt a surge of joy. Just as he was about to step forward to take advantage of the opportunity to injure or even kill Chen Fei, he suddenly saw Chen Fei¡¯s body leap like a monkey, then his fist struck against Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s sword blade. The sword in Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s hand, just like before, flew out of control to the side. He looked up at Chen Fei, only to find that the sword blade, which had been released moments ago, was now spinning in mid-air, returning to Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Despair filled Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s eyes. Just as he was about to say something, he saw a flash of the sword, and his arms were suddenly in excruciating pain. The sword blade in his hand could no longer be held, dropping to the ground with a loud clang. The Qianyuan Sword pointed diagonally towards the ground, a drop of blood sliding down its edge and falling onto the ground. ¡°Why did you make me mine the black stone?¡± Chen Fei looked at Ming Zhongjiang. ¡°Is this really your first time in the Black Divine Domain?¡± Ming Zhongjiang stared at Chen Fei, eyes wide open. Just like Xue Dongchuan and the others, who were puzzled by Chen Fei¡¯s extraordinary proficiency in basic techniques, it seemed as if he had deliberately trained for them. There was only one explanation for this: Chen Fei had actually been to the Black Divine Domain before. Understanding the rules of the Black Divine Domain, he deliberately honed his basic martial arts. However, there were very few human warriors who had been to the Black Divine Domain more than once. To enter a second time, one not only had to meet various conditions, but even leaving was not as simple as the first time. in the Black Divine Domain, only the demonic beasts were treated with more favor. Ming Zhongjiang and his companions were not people who had been to the Black Divine Domain for the second time; they had only ascended and descended the mountain multiple times. Carrying the black stone up the mountain allowed for the accumulation of quantities over multiple trips, rather than completing it all at once. However, with each ascent and descent, the additional requirements became increasingly stringent. So they decided to take shortcuts, but the result was the deaths of Xue Dongchuan and the other two, and Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s tendons in both arms were severed. Chen Fei did not answer Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s question, but Ming Zhongjiang understood the answer. Was there really someone who had trained basic techniques to such a level? What was the point of this? No matter how strong one¡¯s mastery of basic techniques was, it was of no benefit to one¡¯s realm or breakthroughs. Even the enhancement of combat power was minimal because the profound changes in internal strength were the most crucial. To attract a newcomer and end up with such a freak, it seemed as though they had brought it upon themselves. ¡°If I tell you, will you let me go?¡± Ming Zhongjiang stared at Chen Fei. ¡°No!¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°Then why should I tell you anything? Either way, it¡¯s death!¡± Ming Zhongjiang mocked loudly. ¡°At least you can die more quickly, or perhaps you¡¯d like to experience the kind of punishment ordinary people would face?¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, the tip of the Qianyuan Sword had already found a spot on Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s chest. The tip of the sword didn¡¯t penetrate deeply, not even causing much blood to flow. But Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s expression suddenly changed, a fierce pain erupting from within his body. Twisting like a wild beast¡¯s bite, and gnawing like insects, Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s cheek contorted in pain. He tried to jump up but found his feet powerless. Somewhere along the line, his tendons had been severed. After a moment, the pain gradually subsided, disappearing completely. Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s twisted expression gradually smoothed out. ¡°Why did you make me mine the black stone?¡± Chen Fei looked at Ming Zhongjiang, repeating the same question. ¡°For those mining the black stone for the first time, they can exchange fifty lifespans for a piece. This piece of black stone is weightless and can be easily carried up the mountain.¡± Ming Zhongjiang spoke softly, no longer daring to conceal anything. He didn¡¯t want to experience that pain again. Hearing Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s explanation, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. A weightless black stone. Chen Fei looked into the distance, at those carrying the black stones. For ordinary people, carrying such huge stones up the mountain was definitely not an easy task. The demonic beasts might find it easier, but their black stones would be much larger. ¡°With this fifty lifespans¡¯ worth of black stone, can one leave the Black Divine Domain directly upon reaching the peak?¡± Chen Fei looked down at Ming Zhongjiang. ¡°Yes!¡± Ming Zhongjiang nodded. This was equivalent to using one¡¯s fifty lifespans for a chance to leave. Losing fifty lifespans for no apparent reason would be unbearable for anyone. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but find it ironic when he thought back to the few words he heard upon entering the Black Divine Domain. It turned out that this was the price one had to pay for the fairness that the Black Divine Domain offered. ¡°Do you need to exchange lifespan to carry more black stones?¡± Chen Fei looked at the black stones carried by Xue Dongchuan and the others. ¡°Except for the first time, you can freely take any other black stones,¡± Ming Zhongjiang shook his head. If every black stone required exchanging lifespans, the scene around them wouldn¡¯t be like this. It would be chaotic, as these black stones represented lifespans. Chen Fei began asking various questions, and Ming Zhongjiang answered them one by one. It wasn¡¯t that Ming Zhongjiang was particularly honest. If given the opportunity, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to mislead Chen Fei and let him perish in the Black Divine Domain. But once standing before the climbing stone, many rules would automatically appear in one¡¯s mind. Therefore, to deceive newcomers, one had to do it before they reached the climbing stone. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei¡¯s sword pierced Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s head. Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s body stiffened slightly before collapsing to the ground. Chen Fei collected the weapons and storage bags of Ming Zhongjiang and his companions, then turned around and circled the area. He saw the climbing stone and confirmed the authenticity of the information obtained from Ming Zhongjiang. After shouldering the black stone and beginning the ascent, one must reach the summit within a day. If unable to do so, whether human or demonic beast, they would directly exhaust their strength and perish, without exception. Because of this, knowing that with each descent and carrying of the black stone, the demands would increase, many people and demonic beasts dared not carry too many black stones. If the quantity was too great, there would simply not be enough time to reach the summit. During the ascent, the black stone couldn¡¯t be dropped or abandoned; otherwise, it would result in immediate death. Chen Fei returned to the ravine where Ming Zhongjiang and the others had disappeared, their bodies seemingly absorbed by the rocks, leaving behind only their clothes. As for the black stones the four of them had mined, they remained untouched. These exposed black stones actually had quite a few takers. Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t exchange his lifespan for a weightless black stone. Instead, he approached one of the black stones and lifted it with both hands. With the strength of an ordinary person, this black stone was quite heavy, similar in size to those carried by most individuals. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered as he carried the black stone to another one and pressed them together. The positions where the two black stones touched merged together, forming a larger black stone. Chen Fei ran to another area, grabbed another black stone, and continued to merge it with the previous one. Eventually, a block of nearly half a cubic meter black stone appeared before him. There was no way Chen Fei could carry it. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted towards his spatial grid.. Chapter 593 - Chapter 593: Fate Chapter 593: Fate Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In Chen Fei¡¯s spatial grid, one space held Sword Essence, while another contained the Broken Ruler Spiritual Treasure. Chen Fei gazed at the contents within the two spatial grids, pondering slightly. From the information currently available to Chen Fei regarding the Black Divine Domain, it seemed to be of a higher level than the Mountain Sea Realm. Of course, Chen Fei used Min Yanlu as a reference point. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there was also no mention of anyone being granted special abilities by Min Yanlu; at most, there was the incident where Gu Danying sealed a Mountain Sea Realm sword intent within her sword during the sea monster attack on Sea Dominion City. However, such power was one-time-use, difficult to replicate, and had considerable differences compared to the continuous shifting demonstrated by the Azure Dragon Carp earlier. Therefore, it was highly probable that if Chen Fei released the Sword Essence, it would likely be sealed and suppressed, similar to the elemental energy within his body, and the actual effect would probably be no better than a sword qi. Yet, with just sword qi, it would be of no assistance to Chen Fei within the Black Divine Domain, so taking out the Sword Essence from the spatial grid would incur no loss to him. What Chen Fei hesitated more about was whether to also take out the Spiritual Treasure. Having one more spatial grid containing black stones would double the transport capacity of black stones in a single trip. As Ming Zhongjiang had stated, rewards in the Black Divine City atop the peak were calculated based on the weight of black stones. The weight of these two cubic black stones would be quite astonishing. According to the carrying capacity of an ordinary person, even with martial arts techniques increasing the load capacity, there was inevitably a limit. It was inevitable that multiple trips would be required to transport a cubic black stone. Chen Fei found it difficult to make a decision, mainly because he was concerned that taking out the Spiritual Treasure might attract the attention of the entire Black Divine Domain. The people and sea monsters Chen Fei had just seen were at most at the level of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and there were no beings above the Mountain Sea Realm. The aura of the Mountain Sea Realm was extremely unique, completely different from that of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If there were truly no Mountain Sea Realm beings within the Black Divine Domain, but Chen Fei took out the Spiritual Treasure with Mountain and Sea characteristics, it would likely cause some unexpected consequences. After careful consideration, Chen Fei decided to err on the side of caution; there was no need for him to engage in such reckless behavior akin to that of a gambler. Extending his right hand forward, Chen Fei opened the spatial grid storing the Sword Essence. A trace of sharp sword intent permeated the surroundings for a moment, but the next moment, this sword intent disappeared. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei had closed the spatial grid; rather, the Black Divine Domain instantly sealed off this sword intent. Just as Chen Fei had anticipated, although this Sword Essence was formidable, it was utterly incapable of exerting its intended effect within the Black Divine Domain. With one spatial grid now empty, Chen Fei dashed to another location and brought back several pieces of black stone to merge them. In just a moment, a rough and uneven cubic black stone nearly emerged. Glancing around to ensure no one was spying, Chen Fei reached out and with a sweep of his hand, the black stone before him vanished instantly. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and instead of hurrying towards the mountain stones for climbing, he began to walk around the base of the mountain, constantly observing the appearance of the entire Black Divine Peak. The information he had received earlier was all from Ming Zhongjiang. However, Chen Fei believed in verifying things through his own observations. Mainly, Chen Fei had many doubts about this Black Divine Domain. From Ming Zhongjiang¡¯s words just now, it seemed that many people were knowledgeable about this Black Divine Domain, and indeed, there were many people and monsters that Chen Fei had seen. Not only at the foot of the mountain, but the number of climbers was even greater than at the foot of the mountain. With so many people in a place capable of granting special abilities, it didn¡¯t make sense that there was no news within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The Primordial Sword Sect was at least a fourth-tier power, and Chen Fei¡¯s strength, on the surface, was also at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although he wasn¡¯t considered anything special within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, he was no longer a low-level figure. Many overly confidential matters might be beyond the scope of inquiry for the Primordial Sword Sect, but judging from the appearance of this Black Divine Domain, it didn¡¯t seem like the kind of excessively secretive existence where the Primordial Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t have heard even a whisper about it. However, the reality was that the Primordial Sword Sect was unfamiliar with this place, and no one in the entire Sea Peak City had ever mentioned the Black Divine Domain. In such a situation, either the memories of those who left here had been completely erased, leaving no trace of information to the outside world¡ª but then, what about that Azure Dragon Carp? Or, the Black Divine Domain had only recently appeared in this sea area, with other entrances elsewhere, such as in the core region of the Boundless Sea? Chen Fei leaned more towards the second possibility. The Black Divine Domain likely had numerous other entrances, not only because of the Azure Dragon Carp but also because Chen Fei had observed many people and found that none of them corresponded to anyone within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The Thousand Feathers Alliance was vast, with numerous individuals in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. During the appearance of the spiritual treasures in the Imperial City last time, almost half of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm individuals in the Thousand Feathers Alliance appeared. With a glance, Chen Fei could tell that the individuals in the Black Divine Domain at this moment did not overlap with those in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. This was Chen Fei¡¯s first doubt about the Black Divine Domain. The second doubt was: what was the purpose of this Black Divine Domain? ¡°The heavens are unjust, and all things are unequal!¡± This sounded like something that could evoke empathy in others, but what was the original intention behind the Black Divine Domain doing this? Was it simply because they couldn¡¯t stand the injustice in the world, so they wanted to create a fair world of their own? Certainly, there were people like that, but it all seemed somewhat insincere. Master Haiyue established the Hidden Dragon and Young Phoenix Ranking, conducted trials in the Haiyue Cave, and Min Yanlu placed his divided body of Enlightenment Towers in various major cities. Although Chen Fei didn¡¯t know the purpose behind their actions now, he speculated that in the past, it should have been related to the cultivation methods of the Mountain Sea Realm. In other words, the original intention behind Master Haiyue and Min Yanlu¡¯s actions was very likely for their own cultivation, hence the elaborate efforts. So, what kind of purpose did the Black Divine Domain have in making people and monsters carry these black stones up the mountain? Was it also for cultivation? Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he occasionally glanced down at the rocks beneath his feet and looked up at the various features of the mountain peak. After circling around the base of the mountain for a short distance, Chen Fei¡¯s footsteps gradually came to a halt, and a hint of contemplation appeared in his eyes. The undulating terrain at the base of the mountain and the successive mountain walls on the peak made Chen Fei increasingly feel like he was facing a large-scale formation. However, the effects of this formation remained a mystery to Chen Fei, as his understanding of formations was still insufficient to decipher its purpose. Thoughts of Guo Huasheng crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Guo Huasheng was passionate about formations, and if he were here, he would likely be able to discern the nature of this formation. Chen Fei began to head back, picking up a black stone along the way to carry on his back as he hurried towards the mountain stones for climbing. Even though there was already a cubic meter of black stone in the spatial grid, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t just climb the mountain empty-handed; it would seem suspicious no matter how you looked at it. With agile movements, Chen Fei concealed the fact that he was carrying a huge stone on his back. Back in Pingyin County, Chen Fei had firmly adopted the martial philosophy of being fast. He might not be able to defeat others in combat, but when it came to running away, he had to be able to escape. Therefore, Chen Fei had assimilated numerous agility techniques in the past, similar to martial arts, and given his cultivation level at the time, the agility techniques he could find were all very basic. Thus, even without using elemental energy, Chen Fei could swiftly move with the weight of the black stone on his back. The black stone on his back seemed to have become a part of Chen Fei¡¯s body. However, the weight was already close to the limit; any heavier, and it would disrupt his balance, making it even more strenuous for his body. The size of this black stone was also a common choice for most people. Arriving at the mountain stones for climbing, Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched imperceptibly. Not far away, the person from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion whom Chen Fei had just encountered half a month ago appeared in the Black Divine Domain as well. ¡°What a coincidence!¡± Chen Daoheng watched Chen Fei¡¯s figure, feeling somewhat surprised. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Huang Yuheng turned to look at Chen Daoheng. ¡°The person we saw outside Bianhu City before has also appeared here,¡± Chen Daoheng gestured towards Chen Fei. Huang Yuheng also felt surprised. It was indeed a special coincidence. This place was unique, and the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had not received any prior information. They had entered this place purely to pursue someone and had ended up here by mistake. Therefore, other members of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion probably had no idea where they had gone. ¡°This young man seems to have a solid foundation!¡± Huang Yuheng observed Chen Fei for a moment, somewhat astonished. Although his cultivation was sealed, his insight was still evident. Chen Fei¡¯s agility in carrying the black stone was rare among other martial artists, indicating that his understanding of body refinement techniques during the foundation stage was extremely thorough. Chen Daoheng remained silent, nodding slightly. He knew that even he himself would probably find it difficult to match Chen Fei¡¯s level of skill. On the mountain path, Chen Fei faintly sensed someone watching him, but he didn¡¯t show any other reaction. Instead, he continued climbing the mountain with the black stone on his back. Chen Fei wanted to quickly reach the summit to see what the Black Divine Domain was all about and to confirm if it was truly possible to leave this place. On the mountain path, violence was prohibited, as it would result in immediate death. There were many rules on the mountain path, and violating any of them would lead to certain death. However, as long as one was careful, the issues were not insurmountable. Yet, all the rules seemed to hint at one thing: ensuring there were enough black stones heading towards the summit was paramount, and going against this was strictly forbidden. After climbing for two hours on the mountain path, Chen Fei had to stop and rest. Even with strong skills, the weight of the stone had reached the limit of his physical endurance. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei leaned against a tree, holding the black stone in his hands as he rested. The black stone couldn¡¯t touch the ground, as doing so would also trigger the rules. Looking down from above, Chen Fei noticed many people resting, as well as some monsters. Unlike the martial artists, these monsters lacked techniques but possessed naturally robust bodies. Carrying the black stone, these monsters hardly took any breaks and continued climbing towards the summit step by step. If the Black Divine Domain indeed needed these black stones, then monsters were indeed more efficient than humans in this regard.. Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: Bountiful Treasures Chapter 594: Bountiful Treasures Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei rested for a moment before beginning his ascent once again. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current speed, it was inevitable that it would take several hours to reach the summit. Fortunately, the seal of the Black Divine Domain intentionally left a gap. During rest, the sealed elemental energy within him would rapidly replenish his stamina until reaching the level of an ordinary person¡¯s body condition, and then it would cease. Without this gap, people or beasts within the Black Divine Domain would either be exhausted to death or starve. As time passed, Chen Fei continued to observe the mountain path and the conditions on the mountain walls during his climb. Just like what Chen Fei observed at the foot of the mountain, there were indeed patterns of formations on the mountain path and the mountain walls. This entire Black Divine Peak was a massive formation. Faintly, Chen Fei could sense that the seal on his body was related to the formation on this mountain peak, and even the black stone on Chen Fei¡¯s back was actually a part of this formation. However, that was all he could perceive. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t discern anything more. After eight hours, Chen Fei finally reached the summit. Looking ahead, a city appeared before his eyes. With just one glance, Chen Fei felt a heavy sense of oppression rushing towards him, as if his entire mind was immobilized. After a moment, Chen Fei managed to somewhat recover his senses. As he looked at the city again, his gaze became solemn. The power possessed by this city, which could achieve such a deterrent effect solely through its aura, was difficult to imagine. Carrying the black stone on his back, Chen Fei walked forward. The closer he got, the heavier his heart became, as if a hand was constantly pulling and tearing at his heart, intending to crush it completely. Chen Fei¡¯s steps faltered slightly as he realized that this force was mainly targeting the black stone behind him. If Chen Fei were to discard the black stone now, this pressure would likely disappear immediately. But according to the rules just now, if he were to drop the black stone at this moment, Chen Fei would meet his demise instantly. Was this another kind of test? Or was there some other reason behind it? Chen Fei frowned slightly, hesitating to discard the black stone. Instead, he continued to press forward under the pressure. With each subsequent step, the pressure on his heart grew stronger. Just when Chen Fei thought this pressure would continue to increase until he entered the city gates, the pressure suddenly disappeared from his heart. In a daze, Chen Fei sensed another kind of power, completely different from the pressure exerted by the city earlier. And this new force seemed to be welcoming Chen Fei, or more precisely, welcoming the black stone behind Chen Fei, as if Chen Fei had passed some sort of test? It felt strange. The two forces just now should have been unified. At least on the mountain path, the two forces were intertwined. But just now, they seemed to function separately as if experiencing a split in purpose. Carrying the black stone on his back, Chen Fei entered the city gates. There were no bustling cries for sale, and there were no shops on either side of the street, only black stone houses. At the end of the road stood a massive temple, where a group of people knelt outside, devoutly facing the temple with solemn expressions. Chen Fei looked at the stone houses on both sides. Most of the doors were tightly shut, but some were left open. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know the specific meaning behind this, so he simply walked towards the direction of the temple. The rules on the mountain path specifically mentioned that the black stones brought up the mountain were to be moved into the temple. When the time came, as long as there were enough black stones, the rewards would also be obtained within the temple. Chen Fei passed by the kneeling crowd and silently observed them. He noticed that each person had a black mark on their foreheads. The patterns of the marks varied, with more complex patterns indicating a deeper presence of energy. Faintly, there was a scent reminiscent of the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Soul cultivation?¡± Suddenly, an idea popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Based on the information Chen Fei had received, the greatest difference between the Mountain Sea Realm and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm might stem from the soul. So, did the complexity of these marks represent the progress of soul cultivation? As Chen Fei passed by these individuals, none of them reacted, but Chen Fei could sense that they were engaging in some form of connection with the temple. Stepping into the temple, Chen Fei found no other adornments except for a massive statue directly ahead. The statue was entirely black, much like the black stone on Chen Fei¡¯s back. The statue had a compassionate expression, without any sense of oppression. It even gave off a feeling that made one want to approach it. After examining the statue for a moment, Chen Fei noticed that not all parts of the statue were entirely black. There were many greenish marks around its ankles and wrists. Upon closer inspection, it seemed like the black color was trying to cover up these green marks, but it never succeeded. Instead, the green marks seemed to be subtly spreading outward. Chen Fei brought the black stone from his back to his front and glanced at the statue. Did he bring the black stone from the foot of the mountain to here to cast a divine body for the statue? In front of the statue was a massive well, its opening spanning several meters in length and width. From a distance, the well looked more like a pool. The final destination for the black stones carried up by humans and beasts was this well. Chen Fei walked slowly to the edge of the well, feeling a strong urge to quickly throw the black stone in his hand into it. However, there was also another faint voice, seemingly trying to stop Chen Fei. But the voice trying to stop Chen Fei was too weak and quickly disappeared. After a moment of thought, Chen Fei glanced at the black stone in his hand and then threw it into the well. Instead of hearing the sound of the stone hitting the water, Chen Fei heard a sound resembling chewing, but it was just a fleeting sensation, almost like an illusion. As Chen Fei threw the black stone, a curtain of water appeared above the well. [Contribution: One Stone] Chen Fei didn¡¯t recognize the characters on the water curtain, but just by looking at them, he immediately understood their meaning. Next to Chen Fei¡¯s contribution value, there was another column with numerous options, each followed by the required contribution value. It turned out that carrying the black stone up the mountain could indeed earn rewards, at least for now. At the bottom of these options was ¡°Leave,¡± which required exactly one stone as a contribution. If Chen Fei chose to leave now, his contribution value would be more than enough. As Chen Fei¡¯s gaze moved away from the bottom option to leave, he realized that leaving like this would be a total loss for the cubic black stone in his spatial grid. Of course, the most crucial aspect was the items listed in the options, which made Chen Fei¡¯s eyes light up with envy. ¡°The Qin Sword, bending the will of the heavens, harnessing the immense power of the Mountain Sea Realm, a low-grade spiritual treasure!¡± ¡°The Iron Dragon Spear, also a low-grade spiritual treasure.¡± ¡°Heaven¡¯s Scroll, a medium-grade spiritual treasure!¡± Above the options, the prominent ¡°spiritual treasure¡± label caught Chen Fei¡¯s attention immediately. The broken ruler in Chen Fei¡¯s spatial grid was almost considered a defective spiritual treasure, yet here were complete spiritual treasures, and there was even the presence of a medium-grade spiritual treasure. In addition to these spiritual treasures, there were even more magical treasures, starting from superior-grade magical treasures, with the quantity of supreme-grade magical treasures exceeding that of superior-grade ones. Not only that, but there was also a plethora of rare and precious spiritual materials available. Near the end, Chen Fei saw the Celestial Azure Flower, the one that Min Yanlu had bestowed upon him. After the spiritual materials, there were various cultivation techniques, each more numerous than the last. Following the cultivation techniques were various special innate abilities. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze lingered on those innate abilities for a moment before understanding their meaning. Among martial artists, there was no such thing as innate abilities. At most, it was manifested as aptitude or exceptionally strong physique, or perhaps perfect compatibility with a certain cultivation technique. But among beasts, many possessed innate powers due to their special bloodlines. The ability displayed by the Azure Dragon Carp, the lateral movement of more than twenty li, did not belong to the Azure Dragon Carp itself, but indeed there were other beasts that possessed such innate talents. And now, here they were transplanting this bloodline power, which completely belonged to other beasts, onto other individuals, whether human or beast? Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated slightly. The more he looked, the more excited he felt. Any one of these items presented here would cause a frenzy among people, with everyone clamoring to get their hands on them. While magical treasures and cultivation techniques were traceable, the transplantation of innate abilities was something completely unattainable. Chen Fei had only heard of it here. But the hotter Chen Fei¡¯s heart grew, the more composed his mind became. It wasn¡¯t that the items here weren¡¯t tempting; rather, they were too tempting, making Chen Fei feel an extremely surreal sensation. What kind of existence was the Black Divine, to offer such unimaginable treasures? More importantly, why did bringing black stones up from the foot of the mountain give the opportunity to exchange for these items? Was it difficult to carry black stones with a flesh-and-blood body? For ordinary people, it would probably be truly difficult. But those who came here actually had a solid foundation in martial arts. Even if they were not as powerful as Chen Fei, they were much stronger than true ordinary people. As for those beasts, they were even more formidable, each one possessing astonishing strength, making it even easier to carry black stones. But that Azure Dragon Carp had indeed demonstrated a talent that did not belong to its own species. If it weren¡¯t for the Azure Dragon Carp, Chen Fei would definitely have doubted the authenticity of the items here. But the Azure Dragon Carp had provided such a template, proving that what was displayed here was not false. ¡°The disparity between the effort and the reward is staggering!¡± Chen Fei turned and left the temple. He wanted to see what additional constraints would be imposed if he wanted to descend the mountain again. Otherwise, with so many people here and only one black stone to move each day, the items inside would probably have been exchanged long ago. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As Chen Fei stepped out of the temple, his eyes glanced forward and met the gaze of a person who had been kneeling in front of the temple just now. The person happened to have opened their eyes. There seemed to be myriad vortexes in this person¡¯s eyes, and as soon as Chen Fei¡¯s gaze touched them, he was completely drawn into them by the swirling motion. It was as if ethereal melodies were echoing softly in his ears, but Chen Fei also felt his body being pulled down like a heavy weight, involuntarily sinking downward. ¡°Buzz!¡± There was a slight tremor in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but it quickly subsided involuntarily. However, in that moment of tremor, Chen Fei was brought back to reality.. Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: Celestial Azure Flower Chapter 595: Celestial Azure Flower Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, which had involuntarily closed, suddenly snapped open and fixed onto the person in front of him. His right hand clenched the Qianyuan Sword in an instant. ¡°Such resolute determination. You are worthy to join the Black Divine Sect!¡± Gong Shiyan saw Chen Fei breaking free from confusion, his eyes subtly lighting up. ¡°The Black Divine Sect?¡± Chen Fei looked at Gong Shiyan warily. If it weren¡¯t for several more people coming up behind Gong Shiyan at this moment, Chen Fei might have acted already. Just now, if it weren¡¯t for the passive defense of The Spirit Suppression of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, Chen Fei¡¯s mind would probably have been sucked into the vortex. What the ultimate outcome would be, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t predict, but he knew it wouldn¡¯t be good. Clearly, the cultivation realms of the people here were all sealed, yet Gong Shiyan could still use secret techniques. Not only Gong Shiyan, but Chen Fei looked at the people in front of him with lines on their foreheads, fearing that they all possessed special techniques. This was simply outrageous. Clearly, everyone was just ordinary people, so how did these people suddenly become special? ¡°I serve the Black Divine!¡± Gong Shiyan¡¯s expression suddenly turned solemn. He devoutly bowed towards the direction of the temple, then looked at Chen Fei and said, ¡°Upon joining the sect, you will be granted various wonderful techniques!¡± I¡¯ll consider it and give my answer later!¡± Chen Fei glanced at Gong Shiyan and didn¡¯t immediately refuse. After giving a respectful salute, he walked away in another direction. Gong Shiyan watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure without stopping him, letting Chen Fei leave freely. h Chen Fei breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw that Gong Shiyan hadn¡¯t brought anyone to chase after him. Even if Chen Fei¡¯s swordsmanship was exceptional, to be honest, whether he could defeat Gong Shiyan was another matter altogether. In this world of martial practitioners, the disdain for ordinary martial arts techniques stemmed from the fact that techniques augmented with inner strength had much greater power, making techniques relying solely on physical strength seem weak in comparison. Likewise, Gong Shiyan¡¯s ability to use secret techniques was somewhat of a blow to Chen Fei, who could only rely on ordinary human strength in combat. Both sides were in an extremely unfair situation. If Gong Shiyan truly forced Chen Fei, Chen Fei would either have to obediently join the Black Divine Sect or fight to the death. With Chen Fei¡¯s current swordsmanship, it was obviously impossible for him to break through so many members of the Black Divine Sect. At most, he could bring down a few more people before dying, such as by using the black stones stored in his spatial grid to strike them. Objects stored in the spatial grid could appear within a meter radius around Chen Fei at will. If Chen Fei leaped into the air and made the black stones appear to strike the enemies, with the weight of the black stones, no ordinary person could withstand them. Even if Gong Shiyan had secret techniques, they would mainly target the mind and soul, while the physical body remained vulnerable. After striking, he could retract the black stones and continue attacking, undoubtedly achieving remarkable results. But in the end, it would only result in the deaths of a few more of the opposing side¡¯s members, and Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to escape himself. As Chen Fei reached the outskirts of the city and attempted to move forward, everything seemed fine at first. However, later on, a resistance emerged around him, trying to prevent him from continuing down the mountain. Chen Fei remained impassive. If the resistance was only like this, it seemed incapable of truly stopping people or beasts from descending the mountain Wouldn¡¯t it mean that one could move as many black stones as they wished? However, if that were the case, then there would have been no need for Xue Dongchuan and the others to deceive someone like Chen Fei, who was new to this place. Just as a few thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, his footsteps suddenly halted. It wasn¡¯t that the resistance was too great for Chen Fei to move forward, but rather a piece of information emerged in his consciousness: If Chen Fei continued forward, he would lose something-ten years of lifespan! Lifespan! For martial practitioners constantly striving to break through their cultivation realms, besides gaining more powerful strength, the fundamental reason was ultimately one thing: lifespan. Longevity ensured that what one acquired would remain theirs indefinitely; otherwise, it would ultimately be given to others. The martial practitioners in the Boundless Sea were relatively fortunate, as they still had Spiritual Ingredients to prolong their lives. In places like Immortal Cloud City, the lifespan for practitioners of different realms was as much as their cultivation realms allowed. To extend lifespan, one either needed exceptionally special cultivation techniques capable of prolonging life or had to transform into something else, like the former Master Xilian. Thus, no matter how one looked at it, lifespan was an extremely precious thing, something that couldn¡¯t be easily discarded, even if it was just ten years. However, when Chen Fei thought about the treasures that could be exchanged in the temple, even an ordinary person might find it hard to resist the temptation. After all, even Chen Fei, upon seeing them, felt a stirring in his heart. Chen Fei didn¡¯t continue forward but took a few steps back, observing the people and beasts continuously climbing up the mountain path from afar. ¡°This is a bit strange!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, not only because of the rule that required ten years of lifespan for the second descent but also because all of Chen Fei¡¯s observations thus far had left him full of doubts. Many of the rules set in the Black Divine Domain often felt contradictory, as if two forces were in a constant struggle, unable to prevail over each other,¡¯ eventually resulting in a compromise. Then there were the statues Chen Fei saw in the temple, with two different colors, and the two faint meanings that resonated in his consciousness when he infused the black stones. ¡°There might be a great secret hidden in this!¡± A thought emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, prompting him to turn back towards Black Divine City. Descending the mountain was impossible, and although the items exchangeable in the temple were tempting, Chen Fei harbored doubts about whether they could truly be obtained in the end. On the streets of Black Divine City, there were only those stone houses. Chen Fei approached them with some curiosity. The tightly closed stone houses seemed seamless, and Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to test them to know that with his current physical body, they were virtually impossible to move. Entering one of the open stone houses, Chen Fei carefully observed for a moment but found nothing suspicious. He then tentatively touched it. A piece of information appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and he looked somewhat enlightened. It turned out that these stone houses could be temporarily owned by individuals. However, it came with a price-either ten years of lifespan or a black stone. Chen Fei¡¯s spatial grid was somewhat conspicuous, so after considering for a moment, he used the contribution points he had just obtained to exchange for the right to use this stone house. The stone house wasn¡¯t large. After glancing around, Chen Fei had it closed. Continuing forward and turning into another direction, Chen Fei unexpectedly stumbled upon a small market. Earlier, Chen Fei had been puzzled about where all the people and beasts that had climbed up had gone. He had thought they might be staying in the stone houses, but now it seemed that many of them had gathered in this location. Entering the market, there were no vendors shouting their wares; instead, each person simply placed their items in front of them for inspection. ¡°Spiritual Ingredients, elixirs?¡± Seeing the items displayed on the stalls, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but pause for a moment. Weren¡¯t everyone¡¯s Qiankun bags sealed? How did these things suddenly appear? Walking a short distance into the market, Chen Fei found that each stall was selling various items that martial practitioners could use for cultivation. After circling around for a bit, Chen Fei finally stopped at one stall. ¡°How much for this?¡± Chen Fei pointed to something on the stall and asked in a low voice. The Celestial Azure Flower. Chen Fei was surprised to see this spirit material again. However, regardless of size or color, this Celestial Azure Flower was far inferior to the one given to him by Min Yanlu. But no matter how poor the quality, it was still a Celestial Azure Flower, an extremely rare treasure. At least within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, apart from Min Yanlu, there was no other way to obtain it. If Chen Fei were to obtain another Celestial Azure Flower and further strengthen his Combined Apertures, he wouldn¡¯t even need the Aperture Condensing Pill to forcefully break through to the Sixth Stage of Combined Apertures. Moreover, it would be a top-grade Combined Aperture. In the catalog for exchange items in the temple, there was also a Celestial Azure Flower listed. At the time, Chen Fei had been tempted, but ultimately, he didn¡¯t exchange it. It was because the entire Black Divine Domain gave Chen Fei a strange feeling. ¡°Celestial Azure Flower, for solidifying Combined Apertures. It¡¯s a rare item for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Give me three black stones, and it¡¯s yours,¡± replied the stall owner in a deep voice after glancing at Chen Fei. ¡°It¡¯s a bit pricey,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°Why is it so expensive? Inside the Black Divine Temple, a piece of Celestial Azure Flower like this would cost five black stones. Mine is much cheaper than that,¡± the stall owner frowned. ¡°That may be true, but the quality of the Celestial Azure Flower from the Black Divine Temple far surpasses yours!¡± Chen Fei chuckled. Chen Fei had never seen the Celestial Azure Flower from the Black Divine Temple, so he couldn¡¯t say for sure what it looked like. However, if the Black Divine Temple could indeed exchange items, then its products must be superior. Just by looking at the top-grade spiritual treasures listed in the exchange catalog, one could get a glimpse of it. ¡°Although the Celestial Azure Flower from the Black Divine Temple is good, after taking it, your Combined Apertures may not be able to absorb so much. If you take mine, the effect is almost the same as the one from the Black Divine Temple,¡± Chen Fei explained. ¡°Because it lacks the Ditch Grass?¡± Chen Fei mentioned the name of a spirit material, one of several auxiliary materials needed for better absorption of the Celestial Azure Flower. The stall owner¡¯s relaxed expression froze upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. He then sized Chen Fei up before nodding. You seem to know quite a bit about the properties of the Celestial Azure Flower!¡± ¡°I can offer three black stones for this Celestial Azure Flower, but there are some questions I¡¯d like to ask first,¡± Chen Fei said in a serious tone. Seeing that Chen Fei seemed genuinely interested in the Celestial Azure Flower, the stall owner hesitated for a moment before nodding and leading Chen Fei out of the market. Chen Fei followed the stall owner into a stone house, and after a quarter of an hour, he left. First, Chen Fei returned to his own stone house, summoned the black stone, and cut it into three pieces with the Qianyuan Sword. Then, he dragged each piece into the Black Divine Temple. Every time he dropped a black stone into the well, Chen Fei could sense two opposing thoughts trying to influence his actions. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Without hesitation, Chen Fei obtained three contribution points. He then went to the stone house where the stall owner was located. Another quarter of an hour passed, and after exchanging the contribution points with the stall owner, Chen Fei obtained the Celestial Azure Flower and the information he needed. As long as one was in Black Divine City, their respective contribution points could be exchanged with each other. With the black stones in Chen Fei¡¯s spatial grid divided into three, he estimated that he could exchange for another seven contribution points by dropping them into the well again.. Chapter 596 - Chapter 596: Purple Fire Spirit Pill Chapter 596: Purple Fire Spirit Pill Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After obtaining the Celestial Azure Flower, Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then divided it several times more, throwing each piece of the black stone within the spatial grid into the well, raising his contribution points to seven. Inside the stone house, Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the ground. The stone house was extremely crude, with nothing but the four walls and a door; there was nothing else inside. Chen Fei took out the Celestial Azure Flower from his sleeve and gazed at it, lost in thought. After a moment, he swept his right hand over his Qiankun Bag and stored the Celestial Azure Flower inside. The sealed Qiankun Bag was now usable at the cost of one contribution point. The reason the market stalls appeared in the Black Divine City was also because of this. However, the Qiankun Bag could only be used within the confines of the Black Divine City. Once outside the city, it remained sealed. In other words, the Qiankun Bag could be used to store black stones, but only within the city. At the foot of the mountain, the black stones still had to be carried up by one¡¯s own strength. Only after entering the city could the black stones be placed into the Qiankun Bag. Chen Fei also threw Ming Zhongjiang and the others¡¯ weapons into the Qiankun Bag. As for their Qiankun Bags, Chen Fei naturally couldn¡¯t unseal them one by one, so he could only hang them from his waist for now. This time, when purchasing the Celestial Azure Flower from the stall owner, Chen Fei asked many questions. Except for some sensitive ones, the stall owner, seeing that Chen Fei had bought the Celestial Azure Flower, was quite forthcoming with information. There are many entrances to the Black Divine Domain, most of which are concentrated in the core area of the Boundless Sea. This stall owner actually came from the heart of the Boundless Sea. There, there were already quite a few people who knew about the Black Divine Domain, but their cultivation level was at least above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, because those below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t enter the Black Divine Domain. As for the Mountain Sea Realm, the Black Divine Domain also prohibited the entry of these strong individuals. The emergence of the Black Divine Domain happened in recent years. Because some individuals successfully exited the Black Divine Domain and gained considerable benefits, the reputation of the Black Divine Domain spread through certain channels. As for the Black Divine Sect, the stall owner didn¡¯t know much, but it was said that the Black Divine Sect had strict recruitment standards. Once one joined, they had the opportunity to learn soul-related techniques. The cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm involved the soul, which wasn¡¯t a secret in the heart of the Boundless Sea. However, as Min Yanlu and Chen Fei mentioned earlier, even if there were soul-related techniques, those outside the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t learn them. This was a matter of threshold, unrelated to comprehension. If you didn¡¯t understand it, you simply didn¡¯t. Nevertheless, in the heart of the Boundless Sea, there were still many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Especially those at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, who, by chance, obtained soul-related techniques and relentlessly pursued them. It was all in hopes of increasing the chance of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm. After all, the disparity between the Mountain Sea Realm and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, whether in lifespan or strength, was immense. For those at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, who were just a step away from entering the Mountain Sea Realm, the temptation was obvious. Meanwhile, in the heart of the Boundless Sea, various soul-related techniques were being dissected, hoping to lower the threshold so that even those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could practice them. Even practicing a bit would be immensely beneficial. And these techniques that allowed the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to slightly touch upon the soul were genuine esoteric skills in the heart of the Boundless Sea, inaccessible to outsiders. Joining the Black Divine Sect meant obtaining these techniques that allowed the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to touch upon the soul slightly. The stall owner said this with a hint of envy in his eyes. Although he had not yet reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was no harm in learning such techniques early. Chen Fei pondered. Soul-related techniques were indeed tempting, especially those that allowed the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to touch upon the soul. However, unlike others, Chen Fei didn¡¯t see these techniques as indispensable. Chen Fei was more eager to acquire genuine soul-based techniques from the Mountain Sea Realm, which would streamline the process. With such techniques, the effects Chen Fei would obtain would be tens of times, if not more, greater than those of the simplified versions. Moreover, the people from the Black Divine Sect gave Chen Fei a strange feeling. If he were to join this sect, he feared there would be unforeseen troubles ahead. Even regarding the Black Divine Domain, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t shake off a subconscious sense of wariness. ¡°All the people in the market are collecting contribution points. I could use this opportunity to exchange for more rare spiritual materials, but how do I get down the mountain?1¡® Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly. Each descent from the mountain meant losing ten years of lifespan. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s age, losing ten years each time felt like a heavy loss. After a moment of contemplation, Chen Fei turned and walked out of the house, heading towards the Black Divine Temple. If there was anywhere that might have a solution, it would be the exchange list within the Black Divine Temple. When Chen Fei last glanced at the exchange list, he only skimmed through it briefly. With so many treasures and his contribution points insufficient, examining it closely seemed futile. Inside the Black Divine Temple, the idol was as usual. Chen Fei approached the well, where the surface of the water reflected the list before his eyes. Starting from the bottom, Chen Fei examined the list, but after dozens of items, he hadn¡¯t found a solution. ¡°Is there an exchange to reduce the penalty for descending the mountain?¡± Chen Fei voiced his thoughts into the well. The surface of the well rippled slightly, and the exchange list rapidly flashed before settling on an option. Seeing a response from the well, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel hopeful. However, upon seeing the contents of the list, his brow furrowed slightly. ¡°Exchange three descents from the penalty for five contribution points.¡± This option, how should I put it, I guess anyone who doesn¡¯t want their lifespan deducted, like Chen Fei, probably wouldn¡¯t choose it upon seeing it. For ordinary people with flesh and blood, they could only carry one black stone up the mountain at a time, with perhaps a few more if encountering monsters. Thus, a warrior¡¯s three descents from the mountain might only yield three contribution points. Unless they were like Ming Zhongjiang and the others, deceiving newcomers to obtain weightless black stones. This approach might potentially yield more, but it could also result in gaining nothing. Perhaps for some, they would rather sacrifice some lifespan than exchange it for contribution points. Even as time goes on, the deduction of lifespan with each descent will increase. Choosing this option, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t lose out. Even though he could only use one spatial grid, three descents would mean thirty contribution points. Thirty contribution points would definitely not be enough to exchange for spiritual treasures. But whether in the market or in this list, there were already plenty of good things to exchange for. Previously, Chen Fei saw the teleportation ability on the Azure Dragon Carp, which in the list, only required nine contribution points to obtain this special ability. It was unclear how the Azure Dragon Carp obtained nine contribution points, perhaps as the stall owner mentioned, the Black Divine Domain seemed to treat monsters with special favor. Chen Fei reached out his right hand and selected the option on the surface of the well, consuming five contribution points. Chen Fei didn¡¯t leave immediately, he restored the exchange list and then selected the bottom option. The Purple Fire Spirit Pill! A well-known body-forging elixir in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, its value far exceeds that of the Aperture Condensing Pill. In fact, there is a task for this elixir in the Sea Dominion City Task Hall. However, the difficulty of this task is difficult to complete without being in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even under stable conditions, only those at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm can complete it without fail, which indicates the significant value of the Purple Fire Spirit Pill. Chen Fei¡¯s Suppressing Dragon Elephant was currently advancing towards the Great Completion stage. With the special energy imbued within the spiritual treasure, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s cultivation speed was quite fast, but Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind making it even faster. Taking such a Purple Fire Spirit Pill could greatly promote the transformation of Chen Fei¡¯s physique. As Chen Fei selected the Purple Fire Spirit Pill, consuming one contribution point, he felt a tremor in his sea of consciousness, as if something was happening, but Chen Fei couldn¡¯t quite grasp it. Before Chen Fei could figure it out, he felt a weight in his right hand. Somehow, a purple pill appeared in the palm of Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Despite losing all elemental fluctuations due to being sealed, both artifacts and spiritual materials, one could still tell the extraordinary nature of this pill just by its appearance. Chen Fei stored the Purple Fire Spirit Pill into his Qiankun Bag, furrowing his brow as he pondered. He couldn¡¯t shake off the feeling that he might have overlooked something, yet he couldn¡¯t recall what it was. From leaving the stone house to obtaining the Purple Fire Spirit Pill, Chen Fei remembered every detail clearly, as if nothing had been forgotten. However, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t shake off the strange feeling in his heart. The sensation in his sea of consciousness at this moment was similar to when he was previously affected by Gong Shiyan¡¯s secret technique in the Black Divine Sect, where the Dragon Elephant automatically protected its master. Even though the Dragon Elephant¡¯s automatic protection was forcibly sealed afterward, Chen Fei had enough time to react. Currently, in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, the Dragon Elephant¡¯s protective presence was faintly trembling. ¡°Panel!¡± Chen Fei instinctively summoned his panel, and a transparent interface appeared before his eyes. After scanning the recorded information on it, Chen Fei¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but stiffen. Thousand Feathers Alliance, Sea Dominion City. At this moment, within the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect, there was a slight commotion. Chen Fei¡¯s clone had quietly dissipated just now without any warning. Initially, the clone was still teaching martial techniques to the members of the Primordial Sword Sect. However, halfway through, the clone turned into a light spot, stunning everyone in the sect. ¡°Master, what is happening¡­?¡± The others couldn¡¯t help but look towards Qu Qingsheng. The clone disappeared without a word, could something have happened to Chen Fei? They had heard from Chen Fei¡¯s clone before that he was currently on a mission. However, since yesterday, the clone¡¯s responses had become sluggish. It was somewhat reminiscent of when Chen Fei¡¯s clone was not under control, behaving mechanically and only giving simple responses. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At that time, everyone thought it was because the clone was too far away, preventing it from contacting the main body. But today, the clone had disappeared directly, causing people to speculate. ¡°Don¡¯t panic. It¡¯s likely that Chen Fei needs the clone, so he recalled it!¡± Qu Qingsheng said in a deep voice. However, from Qu Qingsheng¡¯s expression, one could tell that this statement was not only meant for the members of the sect but also for Qu Qingsheng himself. Considering Chen Fei¡¯s current status within the Primordial Sword Sect, any mishap would greatly affect the entire sect.. Chapter 597 - Chapter 597: Proof of Perpetuity Chapter 597: Proof of Perpetuity Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Inside the Black Divine Temple. Chen Fei stared at the skill panel where the Shadow Escape Technique had turned gray, his expression filled with disbelief. All other techniques and skills were illuminated, except for the Shadow Escape Technique, which had undergone a change. This gray state was typically seen only when Chen Fei first encountered a new technique, before mastering it. Clearly, the Shadow Escape Technique, which was already nearing perfection, had now reverted to an unacquainted state? Hence, after exchanging for the Purple Fire Spirit Pill, the Black Divine Temple directly extracted Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension of the technique. Despite Chen Fei having contributed points to obtain the pill, the Black Divine Temple silently and without negotiation took away his understanding of the technique. If it weren¡¯t for the skill panel recording information about the Shadow Escape Technique, Chen Fei would probably be unaware of his loss. Due to his cultivation level being sealed and the loss of a particular technique, there was hardly any discernible change, which could easily be overlooked. Only the subtle reminder from the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was sufficient for Chen Fei. Glancing up at the statue, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but find it extremely ironic to see the benevolent expression and the inviting aura emanating from it. If exchanging goods would result in the extraction of techniques, then it should have been made clear beforehand, and perhaps many would have agreed. But accepting contributions in black stones while covertly extracting techniques¡­ Doing one task but receiving payment for two, even a dishonest merchant would feel ashamed of such actions. Chen Fei lowered his head to look at the exchange list on the well¡¯s surface, suddenly struck by a possibility. Could it be that everything listed here was obtained by the Black Divine Temple from others or beasts? When someone exchanges an item, the temple accepts contribution points and immediately draws another item to replenish the list. Moreover, delving deeper, could it be that anyone or any beast currently in the Black Divine Realm, everything they possess is actually listed in the exchange list? As long as someone spends contribution points to exchange for an item, not only are the contribution points taken, but also something randomly taken from someone or some beast to fill the list, and they wouldn¡¯t even know what has disappeared. One exchange, the Black Divine Temple gains black stones while causing two individuals or beasts to lose something. ¡°Hiss!¡± Realizing this, Chen Fei suddenly took in a sharp breath of cold air. This scheme was simply astonishing. Everyone and every beast in the Black Divine Realm were regarded as disposable tools by the temple. The universe is unjust, and all things are not equal! This was a saying heard when entering and leaving the Black Divine Realm. Now, it seemed that the realm had not lied. In its eyes, whether human or beast, all were treated equally, merely tools for transporting black stones, without any differentiation. The universe is heartless, regarding all things as mere fodder! Chen Fei looked at the listing for the Celestial Azure Flower. So, could it be that this Celestial Azure Flower is actually the one from Chen Fei¡¯s Qiankun Bag? After all, during his stroll in the marketplace, the only vendor selling Celestial Azure Flowers was the one Chen Fei had encountered before. Chen Fei took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly. Only just now, when he exchanged three times to descend the mountain, did Chen Fei not incur any additional losses. Perhaps, in the eyes of the Black Divine Temple, such exchanges were sustainable, without it losing anything at all? Furthermore, Chen Fei speculated that the lifespan required for the three times he exchanged to descend the mountain was directly drawn from others or beasts by the Black Divine Temple. In the temple¡¯s view, everything was fair game. Chen Fei glanced at the panel and, with his mind, selected the Shadow Escape Technique. In an instant, the comprehension of the technique flooded back into his mind. Once proven, always proven! Long ago, Chen Fei realized that the panel not only recorded information but also stored comprehensions of techniques and skills. Although Chen Fei¡¯s personal understanding of the Shadow Escape Technique was taken away, the comprehension stored on the panel remained intact. At this moment, Chen Fei simply reapplied the comprehension stored on the panel. Back when Chen Fei was in the Mysterious City, his understanding was devoured by the Evil, but at that time, his mind was clouded, and he even forgot about the panel. Thus, he could only passively awaken the comprehensions recorded within the panel through simplified actions. Chen Fei left the Black Divine Temple and once again saw those followers of the Black Divine. His eyes scanned them, eventually settling on one person. Whether it was an illusion or not, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that this person¡¯s countenance seemed to have aged a few years. So, was it true that the lifespan deducted for his three descents from the mountain was actually extracted from others? Or perhaps, from these servants of the Black Divine? Was the Black Divine not only deceiving others but also not sparing even its own followers? Furthermore, was it more convenient to exploit their own people? Chen Fei¡¯s molars ached, unsure if his speculation was correct. But just the fact that the Shadow Escape Technique was taken away was enough to overturn all of Chen Fei¡¯s impressions of the Black Divine. As Chen Fei was about to leave, Gong Shiyan appeared once again in front of him. In previous encounters, Gong Shiyan hadn¡¯t stopped or paid attention to Chen Fei. Chen Fei wondered what was on his mind this time, as Gong Shiyan once again blocked his path. ¡°How do you feel about it?¡± Gong Shiyan¡¯s expression was blank. ¡°My devotion is lacking, I¡¯m afraid it might disappoint you,¡± Chen Fei murmured, casting a sidelong glance at the aging follower of the Black Divine in the distance. Gong Shiyan¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he stared at Chen Fei. Eventually, without saying another word, he turned and walked back to his original position. Seeing Gong Shiyan no longer obstructing him, Chen Fei flashed away from the Black Divine Temple. Chen Fei returned to his stone hut and took out the exchanged Purple Fire Spirit Pill, examining it carefully. The operations of the Black Divine Temple left Chen Fei feeling uneasy about the items he exchanged for. As he walked, Chen Fei pondered. If the Black Divine Realm could do whatever it pleased with everyone, wouldn¡¯t it be more convenient to directly control all people and beasts to mine black stones downhill? This covert method of stealing during exchanges seemed unnecessary. Unless there were other forces limiting the Black Divine, forcing it to only act during transactions. ¡°Could this so-called Black Divine be sealed away?¡± A thought suddenly flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. With this thought, all the observations Chen Fei had made previously involuntarily connected. The terrain at the foot of the mountain, the patterns on the mountain walls, and even the subtle details on the mountain path¡ªall seemed to form a powerful formation. Previously, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t thought much of it, assuming it was a means for the Black Divine Realm to restrict everyone. But now, if these formations were meant to suppress something else, then it would be perfectly normal for the cultivation levels of outsiders like them to be sealed upon entering. So, those black stones could possibly be part of the formation, and mining those black stones is gradually unraveling the seal here. Chen Fei thought about the statue inside the Black Divine Temple, noticing some parts with slightly different colors. If the black stones were indeed part of the formation, then the formation would still be in a very intact state. The greenish parts were still very limited. Because the seal was still very much intact, the Black Divine could only quietly manipulate things for now. By using various methods, it compelled the people and beasts who entered here to help mine black stones, slowly unraveling the seal. And all the irrationalities Chen Fei felt in the Black Divine Realm were the result of the Black Divine¡¯s confrontation with the seal. ¡°Why do those strong individuals in the center of the Boundless Sea turn a blind eye to all this? Or perhaps, does the Boundless Sea itself have a force hoping for the Black Divine¡¯s seal to be broken?¡± Chen Fei thought about what the vendor had said, that the Black Divine Realm had actually appeared several years ago. Being in the midst of it all, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t imagine those powerful individuals in the Mountain Sea Realm being unaware of these things. ¡°Could it be that someone is already laying down plans? Either to reseal or to destroy?¡± Chen Fei stood up. Regardless of the situation, he was unwilling to stay in the Black Divine Realm for long. He decided to use up the three descents from the mountain opportunities and then leave the Black Divine Realm directly. As for the Purple Fire Spirit Pill, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure if the Black Divine had tampered with it, but given its covert practices, such manipulation was likely inevitable. Perhaps those who weren¡¯t trading by the well but were still randomly targeted for extraction might have been marked because they consumed something exchanged from the Black Divine. Just like the voluntary servants of the Black Divine, judging by the patterns on their foreheads, this branding was not a matter of how deep it was. It signified that they were the servants of the Black Divine, destined to be its sustenance even in death. Chen Fei appeared at the city gate, observing the figures and beasts below. People were constantly transporting black stones up the mountain. To Chen Fei, thirty black stones might seem insignificant, but this small amount could bring him substantial profits. With a flash of his figure, Chen Fei swiftly descended the mountain. He arrived at the foot of the mountain within moments without the weight of the black stones. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Although the Black Divine Realm didn¡¯t allow people from the Mountain Sea Realm to enter, the spiritual treasures within the spatial grid couldn¡¯t be taken out, or they would attract unwanted attention. Finding an unnoticed spot, Chen Fei began stacking black stones. In just a short while, he had stacked them into a cubic shape and stored them in the spatial grid. Then, Chen Fei hoisted a slightly smaller mountain stone and started ascending the mountain along the path. At the foot of the mountain, within a ravine, there was a cave that had been dug out. Inside, an elderly man with wrinkles on his face and white hair was patiently carving patterns on the walls. Each segment of these patterns emitted a faint light, resonating with the formations inside the black stones. Besides this man, there were seven others like him scattered around the foot of the mountain.. Chapter 598 - Chapter 598: Huge Harvest Chapter 598: Huge Harvest Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei didn¡¯t know that there were still people hidden in some mountain valleys. Now in his ordinary state, his perception couldn¡¯t extend to such a distance, and those formations also had a concealed effect. Even if Chen Fei passed by those mountain valleys, he probably wouldn¡¯t see anyone inside, unless his Heavenly Eyes could still function normally at this moment. But the formations here could suppress even beings like the Black Divine, so Chen Fei naturally couldn¡¯t break through such a seal. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering could remind Chen Fei slightly at critical moments, which already made him feel that these elephants were very powerful. With the black stone on his back, Chen Fei spent several hours and arrived inside the Black Divine City. Chen Fei did the same as before, first returning to the stone house, cutting the black stone in the spatial grid into ten parts, and then batch by batch, throwing the black stone into the well. The Black Divine was thoroughly sealed, and being able to manipulate these rules beneficial to himself was already quite remarkable. As for other matters, there was no longer the energy to focus on them. After all, its main focus was still to resist the seal. A slight slackening would probably result in the seal being reimposed. It took Chen Fei an hour to finish delivering all the black stones. Along the way, Chen Fei visited a marketplace, carefully inspecting the various items sold at each stall. For those he was interested in, Chen Fei would inquire about the prices. However, that was all. Chen Fei did not make any purchases; it wasn¡¯t the right time yet. Several moments later, Chen Fei returned to the foot of the mountain. Just like before, he placed a cubic black stone into the spatial grid, then took another piece on his back and started climbing again. A day passed in the blink of an eye, and it was already the third day since Chen Fei entered the Black Divine Domain. Life in the Black Divine Domain was extremely dull. Perhaps due to the seal, staying here for long made even emotional fluctuations seem much duller. In theory, with so many people and monsters, conflicts should easily arise. But in reality, there was peace between humans and monsters, and there were no visible fights between people or monsters. Chen Fei had previously found it strange, thinking there might be some restrictions within the Black Divine city. However, after learning the true nature of this domain, Chen Fei understood that it was the effect of the seal. It made one¡¯s thoughts stagnant and emotions subdued, to the point where one couldn¡¯t even bother to think of escape. The longer one stayed, the more this effect would accumulate. A truly clever seal is one that makes you clearly have opportunities but are too lazy to make a move. It not only seals your body but also seals your heart altogether. Chen Fei had only been here for three days, and this feeling was already quite noticeable. If he continued like this for a long time, he didn¡¯t know what his personality would eventually become. From yesterday until now, Chen Fei finally used up the remaining two opportunities to go down the mountain, and all the black stones were thrown into the well. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s contribution points reached thirty-three. This was a quite astonishing number. At least, it was absolutely impossible to accumulate so many contribution points solely by his own efforts. Only those in the marketplace who possessed astonishing spiritual materials could possibly have such contribution points. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in the marketplace, arriving at a stall in the middle of the marketplace. The stall owner was a female warrior, but her muscles were much more exaggerated than those of the average male warrior. Even though she was now sealed into an ordinary person, one could still sense her ferocity. The cultivation technique she practiced was extraordinary, and her physical training was even more formidable than that of the Tiandao Sect of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Chen Fei could vaguely sense the opponent¡¯s realm, at least at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and it was even possible that she had reached the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Xiang Qianling glanced at Chen Fei, then closed her eyes again. It was this person who came to the stall yesterday to inquire about prices. Xiang Qianling thought a transaction would be made, but after asking around, this person just left directly. If this had happened before, with Xiang Qianling¡¯s temperament, she probably would have directly taken action. But now, in the Black Divine Domain, Xiang Qianling couldn¡¯t be bothered with such people. ¡°Are the prices for the elixirs still the same as yesterday?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°Yes!¡± Xiang Qianling didn¡¯t even open her eyes. ¡°A Thousand Words Elixir, twenty bottles. Phoenix Condensing Elixir, twenty bottles. Spirit Fusion Elixir, twenty bottles!¡± Chen Fei continued. These elixirs were not for use by practitioners at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but for those at the Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to ordinary elixirs for cultivating elemental energy, all three types Chen Fei mentioned just now were helpful for breaking through realms. As long as the cultivation technique was sound, when breaking through to the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm, while it couldn¡¯t be said to be foolproof, the success rate would indeed greatly increase. Moreover, when intending to break through from the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, taking these three elixirs together could also increase the chances of success. Such elixirs were naturally available in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, but they were all controlled by a few top forces because some of the spiritual materials needed for them only grew in certain special areas. As for the elixir recipes, they are even harder to come by in the outside world. Both the spiritual materials and the elixir recipes are monopolized, and only sporadic elixirs may leak out, but they are quickly bought up. The Aperture Tempering realm is the backbone of a sect. Only with enough practitioners at the Aperture Tempering realm, especially at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm, can a sect continuously produce Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouses. This principle is understood by all forces, which is why such elixirs are so precious. Now, in the marketplace, these elixirs that are rarely seen in the Thousand Feathers Alliance are all sold by the bottle, with each bottle containing dozens of elixirs. For Chen Fei to buy sixty bottles like this, he only needs to pay three contribution points in total. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Xiang Qianling¡¯s eyes widened. Three contribution points ¨C this was a big deal. Previously, when Chen Fei bought the Celestial Azure Flower, he only spent three contribution points. Xiang Qianling used to transport supplies for the sect, so she had so many elixirs in her Qiankun Bag. However, she accidentally entered the Black Divine Domain midway. Feeling the wonders of the Black Divine Domain, Xiang Qianling decided to sell these elixirs. At first, Xiang Qianling set the price relatively high because these elixirs were not usually used for cultivating elemental energy but were taken only one or two at a time during critical breakthrough moments. Therefore, these hundreds of elixirs, if the sect was not large, could at least support it for several decades. However, despite the black stone being difficult to obtain, the Thousand Words Elixir and others, while impressive and in sufficient quantity, were unable to assist in one¡¯s cultivation for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Many people ultimately didn¡¯t make the decision to spend their precious contribution points on this. The price of Xiang Qianling¡¯s elixirs kept dropping until it settled at three contribution points for sixty bottles. This was already Xiang Qianling¡¯s bottom line; she would rather not sell them any lower. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Xiang Qianling¡¯s rough voice softened slightly. A rare occurrence considering her peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Over the years, she had seldom spoken kindly to anyone, even to fellow peak-level practitioners. After all, for her to have to ask for help from someone of the same level was practically unheard of. As for selling items, as a peak-level practitioner in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, although not a top-tier expert, she was still an important figure in her sect. Such matters as selling goods hardly ever concerned Xiang Qianling. ¡°Yes, we can proceed with the transaction now,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°Alright!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, a hint of a smile appeared on Xiang Qianling¡¯s face. Taking the sect¡¯s supplies to sell might be a big deal for others, but for Xiang Qianling, at most she would receive a few reprimands. After all, the Xiang Family had a Mountain Sea Realm expert overseeing it, and any losses from these supplies could be compensated by Xiang Qianling afterward. At most, she might have to deduct some contribution points from the sect, and nothing more would happen. Chen Fei transferred three contribution points to Xiang Qianling and received sixty bottles of elixirs in return. Bringing these elixirs back to the Primordial Sword Sect would undoubtedly further enhance the cultivation speed of the Aperture Tempering realm practitioners in the sect. Currently, the Primordial Sword Sect didn¡¯t lack ordinary elixirs for increasing elemental energy. However, in martial cultivation, not everyone could break through without any bottlenecks like Chen Fei did. Even though Chen Fei occasionally taught the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect when he visited, teaching was one thing, but whether they could absorb and make it their own was entirely another. In the Primordial Sword Sect, most people are currently progressing slowly in their cultivation, with many being stuck at bottlenecks. But now, with these sixty bottles of elixirs, many of the smaller bottlenecks will no longer be a problem. People like Qu Qingsheng and others can quickly break through to the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. By then, the Primordial Sword Sect will truly have the foundation of a fourth-tier power. Of course, if Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level were truly exposed, the foundation of the Primordial Sword Sect would still be weak. There¡¯s no way around it. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation progresses too quickly, leaving little time for the others in the Primordial Sword Sect to catch up. ¡°I have some other items here. Take a look and see if there¡¯s anything you need,¡± Xiang Qianling¡¯s attitude became warmer after completing the transaction. ¡°Do you have any elixirs that can assist in body refinement?¡± Chen Fei asked. While the Black Divine Temple could exchange for Purple Fire Spirit Pill, the random nature of the Black Divine Temple¡¯s selections was something Chen Fei found difficult to handle. Drawing insights into martial techniques was one thing, but if the other party disregarded martial ethics and directly drew items from Chen Fei¡¯s Qiankun Bag, or even drew his lifespan, then Chen Fei would be helpless. Moreover, after browsing the marketplace a few times, Chen Fei found that the items here were much cheaper than those in the Black Divine Temple. For example, the Celestial Azure Flower cost three points in the marketplace compared to five points in the Black Divine Temple, and it was likely the same Celestial Azure Flower. ¡°Yes!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Xiang Qianling took out a bottle of elixir from her Qiankun Bag, opened the bottle cap, poured out a pill onto her palm, and said, ¡°This pill is called Blood Lotus Pill, a third-grade superior elixir that can benefit body refinement practice.¡± A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. He recognized this pill; it was the same one the elders of the Tiandao Sect used in their cultivation. The Blood Lotus Pill was also not circulated outside because even the Tiandao Sect didn¡¯t have enough to distribute among its own members, let alone for it to be found elsewhere. After a while, Chen Fei exchanged two contribution points for sixteen bottles of Blood Lotus Pills. With these pills, along with the Purple Fire Spirit Pill, it was almost a certainty that Chen Fei¡¯s Suppressing Dragon Elephant would break through to perfection in a short time. After receiving the Blood Lotus Pills, Chen Fei didn¡¯t leave the marketplace but followed behind Xiang Qianling, heading towards a stone house.. Chapter 599 - Chapter 599: Tearing the Sky Chapter 599: Tearing the Sky Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I don¡¯t possess the complete Mountain Sea Realm Techniques. However, I am familiar with a soul technique suitable for cultivating the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but I have already made a vow imprinted on my soul. If it were to be disclosed, my soul would shatter,¡± Xiang Qianling explained. After purchasing the Blood Lotus Pill, Chen Fei inquired about the Mountain Sea Realm Techniques. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there was no need to even consider the Mountain Sea Realm Techniques because there were only three individuals at the Mountain Sea Realm. None of them would divulge the Mountain Sea Realm Techniques to Chen Fei. But here in the Black Divine Domain, almost everyone hailed from the Boundless Sea. The resources and environment they possessed were far superior to those of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. There might not be any Mountain Sea Realm techniques among them, although the possibility was extremely slim. However, asking wouldn¡¯t cost him anything. ¡°Does that technique you mentioned lack an imprint on the soul?¡± Chen Fei asked. Within a sect, not to mention soul techniques, even some Combined Aperture Tempering realm inheritances couldn¡¯t be disclosed. Otherwise, the consequences would be extremely severe. Soul techniques, which slightly touch upon one¡¯s own soul and enable cultivation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, were even more confidential to a sect. Non-core disciples had no chance of encountering them. After all, possessing a soul technique would slightly increase the success rate of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Perhaps it was only a slight increase, but the value was immeasurable. ¡°He only possesses half of the technique obtained from a certain cave. It¡¯s difficult to evaluate how effective it still is.¡± Xiang Qianling stopped in front of a stone house, turned to Chen Fei, and said, ¡°I¡¯ve informed you about the situation with this technique. Whether you want to purchase it in the end is for you to decide.¡± By temporarily exchanging unused resources from the Qiankun Bag for five contribution points, Xiang Qianling¡¯s mood improved considerably, which is why she kindly brought Chen Fei over. ¡°Thank you for the reminder!¡± Chen Fei expressed his gratitude with a bow. Given the choice, Chen Fei would prefer the Mountain Sea Realm Techniques. In his eyes, this soul technique seemed somewhat lacking. However, within the Black Divine Domain at this moment, everyone was at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and practitioners at this level simply couldn¡¯t obtain Mountain Sea Realm techniques because even if they obtained them, they wouldn¡¯t be able to cultivate them. Those with backgrounds of Mountain Sea Realm experts naturally had no need to know about the contents of Mountain Sea Realm techniques in advance. Just like Xiang Qianling, despite having a Mountain Sea Realm expert in the Xiang family, she wouldn¡¯t possess those techniques. Chen Fei could only make do with obtaining the soul technique. Recently, he had been continuously refining spiritual treasures, comprehending the faint imprints automatically emanating from them. In Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, there were already some vague insights resonating. However, these insights had not yet reached a critical threshold, so the system panel couldn¡¯t organize them into a specific technique. Nevertheless, if Chen Fei could obtain a soul technique, even if it was only half, combined with his own vague insights, perhaps he could compile a practicable soul technique. Seeing that Chen Fei had no objections, Xiang Qianling nodded and turned to knock on the door of the stone house. After a moment, the door of the stone house opened, revealing a person with a clear and even somewhat gaunt appearance standing before Chen Fei. Upon seeing the visitor, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brows slightly. This person¡¯s vitality and spirit didn¡¯t resemble what one would expect from someone at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although everyone¡¯s cultivation realms were sealed within the Black Divine Domain, reduced to the state of ordinary people, sometimes one could still faintly discern a person¡¯s true cultivation from their demeanor. However, the person before him seemed as if they were on the brink of death at any moment. ¡°What happened to you?¡± Xiang Qianling¡¯s brow furrowed slightly upon seeing the visitor, indicating that the two were already familiar with each other. ¡°I was just idling around and decided to practice that technique. As a result, because of the seal, I almost sucked myself dry,¡± Xiao Guangji chuckled softly, then turned to look at Chen Fei. ¡°Who is this?¡± Xiao Guangji asked, puzzled. ¡°You were interested in contribution points, right? This friend here intends to make a purchase. You can negotiate the price yourselves; I won¡¯t interfere,¡± Xiang Qianling briefly introduced, then turned to leave. She was still a bit short on contribution points and wanted to exchange them for what she needed at the Black Divine Temple. At this moment, Xiang Qianling naturally wanted to hurry back to set up her stall and accumulate enough contribution points. ¡°Do you have an interest in the soul technique?¡± Upon hearing Xiang Qianling¡¯s words, Xiao Guangji¡¯s expression suddenly became enthusiastic. ¡°Yes,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°The soul technique is a confidential matter that no faction would easily disclose. If it weren¡¯t for being in the Black Divine Domain, I wouldn¡¯t even consider selling it,¡± Xiao Guangji said solemnly. ¡°Your soul technique is only half complete, isn¡¯t it? Can it still be cultivated?¡± Chen Fei remained unmoved by Xiao Guangji¡¯s words. From what Xiang Qianling had mentioned earlier about the technique being only half complete, coupled with Xiao Guangji¡¯s current appearance, Chen Fei already had a rough idea about this technique. Or rather, the fact that Xiao Guangji dared to openly sell a technique hinted at many things. Those who truly possessed a complete soul technique would keep it a secret and cultivate it quietly. It was only those incomplete ones that would seek to maximize their value, such as by finding an opportunity to pass it on to someone of higher status. ¡°Of course, it can be cultivated!¡± Xiao Guangji¡¯s expression brightened, and a faint fluctuation emanated from his forehead. Compared to the fluctuations of Gong Shiyuan from the Black Divine Sect, Xiao Guangji¡¯s technique was indeed considerably weaker. However weak it might be, at least it showed the semblance of a soul technique. This alone indicated that Xiao Guangji was not lying. But judging by Xiao Guangji¡¯s current appearance, cultivating this soul technique might result in some considerable side effects, despite its weaker effectiveness. ¡°What¡¯s the price?¡± Chen Fei asked. Even if there were many side effects from cultivation, Chen Fei could use the panel to simplify and bypass some of them. In terms of value, this soul technique still had some merit. ¡°Ten contribution points!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s interest, Xiao Guangji quoted a price. ¡°I¡¯ll pass!¡± Chen Fei nodded slightly and turned to leave directly. The price was simply outrageous; Chen Fei would rather continue refining spiritual treasures and comprehending imprints to compile a technique in the end. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t go, we can negotiate the price!¡± Xiao Guangji quickly stopped Chen Fei. ¡°That price is too high.¡± Chen Fei halted his steps and looked at Xiao Guangji. ¡°Then, name your price.¡± Xiao Guangji didn¡¯t argue, instead throwing the question back at Chen Fei. Chen Fei thought for a moment and said, ¡°One contribution point, and I must verify the technique first.¡± ¡°That price is too low. This is a soul technique, and you don¡¯t have¡­¡± ¡°Hey, I haven¡¯t finished yet, hold on a moment,¡± Xiao Guangji said, seeing Chen Fei about to leave again, and stopped him with some frustration. ¡°That price is really too low,¡± Xiao Guangji said, looking at Chen Fei. ¡°Can I see part of the technique first?¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t respond to Xiao Guangji¡¯s comment. ¡°Sure.¡± Xiao Guangji thought for a moment, then nodded and took out a jade slip. Chen Fei looked at the jade slip, focused his mind, and gently probed into it. After a moment, Chen Fei withdrew his consciousness, his eyes showing a hint of contemplation. Compared to Elemental and Mental techniques, this type of soul technique was something Chen Fei encountered for the first time. The method of cultivation involved in it was also vastly different from the previous two. ¡°How about it? Selling a technique like this for only one contribution point is too little,¡± Xiao Guangji said. ¡°You don¡¯t mention any side effects in your technique at all,¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. ¡°You can¡¯t expect to delve into the soul without bearing any consequences,¡± Xiao Guangji smirked. ¡°Two contribution points, but I won¡¯t make any vows. If you agree, I¡¯ll buy it,¡± Chen Fei said after some thought. The soul technique certainly had value. Even if it was only half complete and had severe side effects, this couldn¡¯t conceal its essence of being able to cultivate a bit of soul power. Of course, whether cultivating this bit of soul power could ultimately increase the success rate of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm was uncertain. There was a high probability that it couldn¡¯t. After all, many complete soul techniques only allowed Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to touch their own souls slightly. The effectiveness of such a flawed and severely side-effect-laden soul technique could be easily imagined. ¡°Alright, deal!¡± Xiao Guangji hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement. There simply weren¡¯t any other buyers for this soul technique. Those who had the means weren¡¯t interested, and those who were interested couldn¡¯t afford the price. It was an extremely awkward situation. Chen Fei¡¯s face lit up with a smile. He transferred the agreed contribution points to Xiao Guangji and received another jade slip from him. Chen Fei read through it on the spot, and after a moment, a new message appeared on the panel. [Technique: Soul-breaking Technique (Incomplete)] This was the information about the soul technique. Seeing the message appear on the panel, Chen Fei transferred the remaining contribution point to Xiao Guangji. He nodded to Xiao Guangji and then turned to leave. A smile played on Xiao Guangji¡¯s face as well. Though he hadn¡¯t sold it for the desired price, at least he had managed to make a sale, which wasn¡¯t too bad. Instead of returning to the stone house, Chen Fei continued toward the market. Half an hour later, he had spent his contribution points until only ten remained, then he headed towards the Black Divine Temple. The purchasing power in the market with his contribution points was quite strong. Chen Fei bought a bunch of resources for cultivation, some of which were rarely seen even in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. He practically cleared out the available stock. With ten points remaining, Chen Fei wanted to purchase the teleportation ability. This was an essential divine skill for everyday use. With the ability to teleport, he could escape when encountering opponents or beasts he couldn¡¯t defeat. The exchange price at the Black Divine Temple was nine contribution points. The only thing that made Chen Fei somewhat wary was that there seemed to be some special manipulation involved in all the exchanges at the Black Divine Temple. He suspected that he might be contaminated if abilities were directly attached to him. The only solution Chen Fei could think of was to quickly discard the ability when it was implanted into him at the Black Divine Temple. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only When the information was recorded on the panel, Chen Fei could also avoid the worst contamination. After all, even if the Black Divine Temple wanted to contaminate people or beasts, they couldn¡¯t do it all at once, as that would be too obvious. As long as the ability remained on him, this contamination would progress gradually, like boiling a frog in warm water, making him gradually controlled without realizing it. Before the statue of the deity, Chen Fei looked at the well, about to make the exchange, when suddenly, the entire Black Divine Domain began to tremble slightly. Chen Fei instinctively looked up. Since there was no obstruction above the well, he could see the sky. At this moment, ripples began to appear in the sky. The ripples grew denser, as if someone were tearing apart the sky.. Chapter 600 - Chapter 600: One Step Away Chapter 600: One Step Away Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The strange phenomenon in the dark sky immediately caught everyone¡¯s attention. After all, the disturbance was too conspicuous, even for those inside the stone chambers. Initially, the tremors in the Black Divine Realm were relatively mild. However, as time passed, they intensified, causing massive ripples in the sky, akin to surging waves. Countless patterns began to emerge, starting from the Black Divine Peak and spreading across all directions of the Black Divine Realm. The majestic aura weighed heavily on everyone¡¯s minds, almost suffocating. Many people¡¯s expressions changed slightly as they began to run towards the direction of the Black Divine Temple. From the looks of it, it was clear that someone outside the Black Divine Realm was trying to enter. Since the Black Divine Realm typically does not permit those below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was evident that the outsider¡¯s cultivation level was at least above the Mountain Sea Realm. There has always been a rumor at the heart of the Boundless Sea that a demon is sealed within the Black Divine Realm. Should this demon ever break free, the Boundless Sea would no longer know peace. However, over the years, with no sightings of Mountain Sea Realm experts intervening in the affairs of the Black Divine Realm, and many who enter and exit the Black Divine Realm seeming to benefit, people gradually stopped taking the rumor seriously. But now, if indeed a Mountain Sea Realm expert has entered, it would be wise for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to steer clear of conflicts between Mountain Sea Realm experts. Otherwise, if a battle were to erupt, those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would not be spared from harm. Anyone daring to witness such battles between Mountain Sea Realm experts must be prepared to be caught in the crossfire. Inside the Black Divine Temple, Chen Fei bowed his head, hastily submitting an application for exchange at the wellspring. Though nine points of contribution vanished, the teleportation ability he sought did not immediately manifest. The entire exchange process seemed to be obstructed by some unseen force. Ripples continued to surface on the wellspring, and Chen Fei occasionally glanced up at the sky, surmising that the sudden attack had caused the exchange to stall. Just as others could deduce that the Mountain Sea Realm was forcibly tearing through barriers, Chen Fei naturally thought of this possibility too. After hesitating for a moment, Chen Fei exchanged the last remaining bit of his contribution points directly for the option to leave. Given the current slight pause in the exchange speed at the wellspring, Chen Fei worried whether he would be able to teleport himself out later. As time trickled by, when Chen Fei heard footsteps outside the Black Divine Temple, the light on the wellspring finally flickered faintly, and a rune ascended from its surface. The rune¡¯s brightness fluctuated, exuding a sense of ethereality, as if it might vanish at any moment. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly at the sight of the rune. He hadn¡¯t expected the teleportation ability to manifest not directly within his body, but in the form of a rune. However, it could also be due to the ongoing attack outside the Black Divine Realm causing a slight malfunction in the exchange, revealing to Chen Fei the true nature of the teleportation ability. Regardless of the circumstances, not manifesting directly within his body was naturally preferable for Chen Fei. At the same time, Chen Fei felt something gradually fading within his sea of consciousness. It was evident that the Black Divine Temple was extracting one of Chen Fei¡¯s insights into a martial art. Previously, when exchanging for the Purple Fire Spirit Pill, the insights disappeared instantly, leaving him unaware. But now, Chen Fei could feel the insights dissipating, indicating that the Black Divine Temple was indeed experiencing issues. The teleportation rune flickered faintly, and in the next moment, it surged straight towards Chen Fei. With his right hand raised forward, Chen Fei opened a spatial grid, causing the teleportation rune to vanish and appear within the spatial grid. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up involuntarily. It was merely an attempt, but unexpectedly, it succeeded. The spatial grid could only contain ownerless items, so it couldn¡¯t absorb attacks from others. However, since the teleportation rune likely had been marked by the Black Divine with a trace of Chen Fei¡¯s imprint, it was smoothly absorbed into the spatial grid. As the teleportation rune did not enter his body directly, Chen Fei would have more time to slowly attempt to absorb it harmlessly and avoid contamination by the Black Divine¡¯s imprint. Lowering his right hand, Chen Fei heard footsteps already within the Black Divine Temple. Several people had appeared there, evidently all individuals eager to leave the Black Divine Realm as soon as possible. A faint light once again surfaced on the wellspring, signaling that Chen Fei¡¯s exchange for the option to leave was taking effect. The extraction of the first martial art insight from his sea of consciousness had not yet ended, and the gradual disappearance of the second martial art insight had begun. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids twitched slightly. It was outrageous how even leaving this place required enduring another round of extraction under the Black Divine¡¯s rules, showing how unwilling the Black Divine was to relinquish any benefits. It was truly akin to treating the people here as nothing more than cattle or sheep, exploiting them without hesitation. ¡°Boom!¡± A loud noise echoed in the Black Divine Realm¡¯s sky, and a crack began to appear. The entire Black Divine Realm, from the earlier tremors, now shook violently, as if the heavens and earth were about to overturn. Beyond that crack, faint figures could be discerned, indicating that it wasn¡¯t just one person from the Mountain Sea Realm trying to breach the Black Divine Realm, but rather a group. If they truly managed to breach in, the entire Black Divine Realm would likely be thoroughly ravaged. Whether those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could survive would entirely depend on luck. Chen Fei¡¯s body began to become slightly transparent, indicating that he was about to be moved out of the Black Divine Realm. He glanced towards the entrance of the Black Divine Temple and spotted several familiar faces in the crowd. There were several stall owners he had traded with before, including Xiang Qianling, as well as the emaciated Xiao Guangji. Chen Fei also saw Chen Daoheng and Huang Yuheng from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. The anxious expressions on their faces made it clear that they dared not linger in the Black Divine Realm any longer and were eager to leave as quickly as possible, fearing they might become casualties of the battles between Mountain Sea Realm experts. Chen Daoheng narrowed his eyes as he looked at Chen Fei by the wellspring, noticing the transparent state indicating his imminent departure. Chen Fei remained expressionless as a sense of weightlessness engulfed him, and darkness enveloped his vision. When he opened his eyes again, instead of the underwater scenery, he found himself surrounded by a layer of black mist. Chen Fei¡¯s expression soured. Was the Black Divine Realm going too far? He was prepared to lose contribution points and insights into a martial art when exchanging for the option to leave, but to find out that even leaving was a falsehood? Or was it because of the ongoing attack on the Black Divine Realm causing issues with teleportation? Looking around, Chen Fei noticed that the black mist resembled the texture of the black stones, indicating it was part of a seal. How was he supposed to leave? Despite his disdain for the Black Divine, Chen Fei understood that the entity¡¯s power was undoubtedly formidable. Even with only a partial release from the seal, it could not only resist the seal but also modify the rules to some extent. Moreover, it could freely extract insights into martial arts during transactions. All these factors proved the Black Divine¡¯s might. If even the Black Divine was currently only opposing the seal, how was Chen Fei supposed to break free from it? Furrowing his brows, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t fully grasped the situation when ripples appeared nearby, followed by several figures gradually emerging. They were the ones who had arrived at the Black Divine Temple earlier, prepared to leave. As a result, these individuals, like Chen Fei, found themselves transported to this location. Just like Chen Fei¡¯s reaction earlier, their expressions changed upon seeing the scene before them. Clearly, they hadn¡¯t expected that choosing to leave would only take them halfway. ¡°What place is this?¡± someone asked, looking towards Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. I arrived here just a moment before you did,¡± Chen Fei replied truthfully, shaking his head. However, Chen Fei had a faint suspicion. This seemed to be the outer perimeter of the entire Black Divine Realm because he could sense that the power sealing him was considerably weaker than before. Although Chen Fei still couldn¡¯t access his original power, it felt different from being completely locked down as before. In other words, the journey to leave was truly just one step away. But that one step could potentially lock someone down here permanently. Even with the weakening of the sealing power, it was still beyond what someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could withstand. The seal of the Black Divine Realm was aimed at those above the Mountain Sea Realm. The disparity between the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Mountain Sea Realm was too significant. As the group began to explore the black mist around them, Chen Fei remained in place. Many here hadn¡¯t yet grasped the true nature of the Black Divine Realm, but Chen Fei knew that the Black Divine was sealed here. Many of the seemingly contradictory rules within the Black Divine Realm were the result of the Black Divine and the seal opposing each other. The Black Divine needed beings, human or demonic, to help it break the seal, move the black stones, and disrupt the array formations. However, the seal fundamentally didn¡¯t want any beings, human or demonic, to appear within the realm, so there wouldn¡¯t be anyone to aid the Black Divine. Therefore, the option to leave wasn¡¯t so much given by the Black Divine as it was the result of the Black Divine loosening restrictions, allowing the seal to automatically transport people away. Because people leaving here would benefit the seal, but why were they all locked back here now? Chen Fei¡¯s gaze couldn¡¯t help but turn to the Purple Fire Spirit Pill inside his Qiankun Bag. Because these items exchanged from the Black Divine Temple were imbued with the Black Divine¡¯s aura, was the seal preventing them from leaving? Previously, due to the Black Divine¡¯s intervention, even if the seal refused, as long as the Black Divine¡¯s rules were modified, those who obtained these exchanged items or abilities could still forcefully leave. But now, it seemed that the Black Divine was clearly in trouble, so it didn¡¯t even bother with such rule modifications? Chen Fei looked around and took a few steps towards the depths of the black mist. These powers definitely belonged to the seal, not the Black Divine. So, Chen Fei¡¯s earlier speculation was highly likely. From his Qiankun Bag, Chen Fei retrieved a jade box and placed the teleportation rune from the spatial grid into it. Then, he took out an alchemy furnace, threw both the Purple Fire Spirit Pill and the jade box into it, and tossed the furnace into the spatial grid. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The entire Qiankun Bag couldn¡¯t be thrown into the spatial grid, perhaps because they were all spatial objects, conflicting with each other. Chen Fei had previously rendered a Qiankun Bag useless in an attempt to test the spatial grid. Having completed all these actions, Chen Fei distinctly felt the weight of the shackles on him lessen significantly. Even the elemental energy within his body began to flow slightly. Obviously, the seal¡¯s attitude seemed much more lenient towards those who hadn¡¯t been tainted by the Black Divine. However, Chen Fei still didn¡¯t feel like he was being transported away; the black mist continued to subtly seal him. Furrowing his brows, Chen Fei recalled that besides exchanging for the teleportation rune and the Purple Fire Spirit Pill, he had exchanged for something else: three chances to descend the mountain.. Chapter 601 - Chapter 601: Shackles Chapter 601: Shackles Translator. Dragon Boat Translation | Editor. Dragon Boat Translation It was probably these three chances of descending the mountain that had somewhat tainted Chen Fei with the aura of the Black Divine. Although not obvious, it still made the seal feel that Chen Fei had a deep connection with the Black Divine. ¡°Boom!¡± Suddenly, the entire black mist started to tremble violently, and Chen Fei found his strength restored somewhat. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes brightened slightly, it was those from the Mountain Sea Realm tearing apart the Black Divine Domain. Regardless of whether these individuals came to strengthen the seal or to save the Black Divine. This method of tearing the outer layer of the Black Divine Domain was inadvertently damaging the integrity of the entire seal. And once battles occur within the Black Divine Domain involving the Mountain Sea Realm, the destruction to the seal would only be greater due to the power of the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°So, as long as I wait a little longer, I might be able to take advantage of the weakened seal and leave here?¡± A thought popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and as the black mist continued to tremble, Chen Fei indeed felt the shackles attached to him weakening. Not only Chen Fei, but also those who were continuously searching for an exit, stopped one after another, feeling the seal on their bodies lightening. It¡¯s just that compared to Chen Fei, they still had things exchanged from the Black Divine, so the weakening of the seal on them was minimal. ¡°Hum!¡± Ripples appeared in the black mist not far away, and another group of people were teleported over. Chen Fei glanced at them, his brows furrowing slightly. He had initially thought it was just like before, other martial artists wanting to leave the Black Divine Domain, but looking at the patterns on their foreheads, all of them were members of the Black Divine Sect, numbering dozens. Others also looked over, their eyes filled with confusion. The purpose of these members of the Black Divine Sect had always been to serve the Black Divine, and now that the Black Divine Domain was under attack, how could these people appear here? ¡°Kill!¡± Gong Shiyan looked around, lowly shouting, and his figure had already shot out, a murderous intent spreading in an instant. ¡°Chi!¡± The sound of a blade slicing through the neck rang out, and a martial artist fell, clutching his neck, his eyes filled with unwillingness. He was too close to the members of the Black Divine Sect. Although there was some vigilance in his heart, he did not expect the members of the Black Divine Sect to kill so ruthlessly, without any warning. All members of the Black Divine Sect practiced soul secret techniques, which gave them a significant advantage over others who were completely sealed. As long as the secret technique hit, and one hesitated for a moment, in this kind of battle, it meant life or death. Seeing the Black Divine Sect killing, the surrounding people were in an uproar. They all understood the power of the Black Divine Sect¡¯s soul secret techniques; ordinary people were simply not their match. Everyone scattered, then regrouped together. This tactic was quite effective; in situations where everyone had ordinary physical abilities, the advantage of numbers would manifest, but the advantage of the Black Divine Sect was even greater. Knowing the secret techniques was like fighting an uphill battle. Only those like Xiang Qianling, who also knew soul secret techniques, could withstand it. Once the members of the Black Divine Sect discovered that you also knew soul secret techniques, they would immediately change targets, first killing those who didn¡¯t know the techniques, and then slowly dealing with martial artists like Xiang Qianling. However, other martial artists were not fools either. Those who could be here were all experts at or above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Upon seeing the situation, they immediately surrounded those who knew soul secret techniques. But the actions of the Black Divine Sect were too sudden and decisive. Even though many people reacted, there were still quite a few who were too close and died directly under the blades of the Black Divine Sect members. Chen Fei stepped back and saw Xiang Qianling. Just as he was about to approach her, he noticed a member of the Black Divine Sect charging towards him. The location where the Black Divine Sect had been teleported just now was not far from Chen Fei, making him one of the closer targets. ¡°Whoosh!¡± The blade cut through the air, emitting a hissing sound. Chen Fei sidestepped, avoiding the blade, then turned to face the member of the Black Divine Sect. Seeing Chen Fei dodge the attack, Yue Yuankan¡¯s mouth curled with a hint of mockery. The patterns on his forehead trembled slightly, followed by a wave of fluctuations, and then a sword swept towards Chen Fei s neck. Chen Fei remained composed, raising his sword to stab towards Yue Yuankan¡¯s heart. ¡°Chi!¡± The sound of the blade piercing flesh rang out. Yue Yuankan¡¯s body stiffened involuntarily, and the blade aimed at Chen Fei¡¯s neck paused in mid-air. Yue Yuankan instinctively looked down at his chest, where blood was now flowing continuously. His lips trembled slightly as if he wanted to speak, but Chen Fei withdrew the Qianyuan Sword. Yue Yuankan lost all strength and fell backward, his eyes filled with unwillingness and disbelief. If Chen Fei had used soul secret techniques to counter, Yue Yuankan wouldn¡¯t have been surprised. But the fact that Chen Fei directly resisted his technique without any signs of using soul secret techniques was unexpected. Moreover, the speed of the blade in Chen Fei¡¯s hand was even faster than his, which was not at all characteristic of someone who was sealed and should have a slower reaction time. Yue Yuankan¡¯s fall made all the members of the Black Divine Sect turn their heads towards Chen Fei. He was the first member of the Black Divine Sect to die, and his death was too swift and decisive. ¡°Die!¡± Three nearby members of the Black Divine Sect abandoned the others and rushed towards Chen Fei. Three consecutive soul secret techniques were aimed at him, but Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. All power needs a foundation to truly unleash its potential. With an ordinary person¡¯s body, soul secret techniques would only have a good effect against ordinary people. At this moment, Chen Fei could already use a portion of his elemental power because of the weakened seal. At this point, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be considered an ordinary person anymore, so the soul secret techniques of these members of the Black Divine Sect naturally had no effect on him. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword emitted a sword cry, and the three members of the Black Divine Sect attacking Chen Fei all stiffened, blood spurting from their necks. They stumbled back a few steps and then collapsed to the ground. Seeing this scene, the eyes of the others widened involuntarily. If Chen Fei had only killed one member of the Black Divine Sect, it could be argued that he might possess stronger soul secret techniques, enabling him to retaliate. But killing three with one stroke couldn¡¯t be explained simply by stronger soul secret techniques. Moreover, because everyone was focusing on Chen Fei, they all noticed that Chen Fei¡¯s sword speed was significantly faster than theirs. With a flesh-and-blood body, there¡¯s a limit to how fast one can wield a sword, even if their techniques are unparalleled. To achieve the speed Chen Fei just displayed, one must have strength, and possibly the coordination of elemental power, to accomplish it. ¡°Could that friend enlighten us on how to break free?¡± someone shouted loudly. If there¡¯s elemental power, it means Chen Fei isn¡¯t completely sealed, at least not as thoroughly as others, which gives him a significant advantage in this situation. With elemental power, he might even be able to find a way to truly escape from here. The faces of the members of the Black Divine Sect all changed. Gong Shiyan stared at Chen Fei; he recognized him. Just a few days ago, he had intended to recruit Chen Fei into the Black Divine Sect. But now, the man had directly killed four members of the cult, which was unforgivable. However, their greatest weapon, soul secret techniques, had no effect on Chen Fei, who was apparently just an ordinary person like themselves now. At this moment, it seemed like their numbers had suddenly lost all significance. ¡°Abandon everything exchanged from the Black Divine Temple, and your seals will weaken,¡± Chen Fei said solemnly. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, everyone was taken aback. Some began to consider the possibility, their expressions changing slightly. It was actually a kind of fixed mindset; no one had thought that the Black Divine was actually sealed, and as they spent more time in the Black Divine Domain, their thoughts became more sluggish. Fewer people could think of this. At this moment, with just one sentence from Chen Fei, many began to realize. Some began to throw their exchanged items onto the ground, their auras fluctuating as traces of elemental power emerged. Seeing this change, the surrounding people were filled with astonishment. What Chen Fei said turned out to be true. Suddenly, many items were scattered in the black mist. Those who had spent some time in the Black Divine Domain had exchanged items from the Black Divine Temple to varying degrees. After all, they stayed behind for those treasures. These treasures, hard-won as they were, had now become shackles. It was an extremely ironic situation, but compared to their lives, these people no longer cared about them. The breaths of each individual began to fluctuate, and the members of the Black Divine Sect turned pale. The aura of the Black Divine had been imprinted on their souls, something they couldn¡¯t shake off no matter what. Retaliation began, but some individuals had gloomy expressions; they had exchanged for special abilities. Unlike items that could be discarded at will, these abilities engraved in their bodies were difficult to eradicate. And the price they had paid for these abilities was extremely heavy. The members of the Black Divine Sect began to flee towards the depths of the black mist, while those who had partially regained their strength chased after them. Chen Fei didn¡¯t go on a killing spree; instead, he silently walked through the black mist, occasionally picking up items from the ground and putting them into his spatial bag. All of these were the exchanged items abandoned by those people just now. However, in this area of black mist, these exchanged items would gradually be swallowed up. Chen Fei only managed to take a dozen or so pills, while the other items were devoured by the black mist. Because he had taken these exchanged items, the fluctuations of elemental power on Chen Fei¡¯s body were sealed again, leaving many people looking at him with confusion. Chen Fei ran to another location, summoned the pill furnace from his spatial grid, then threw all the pills into it before putting the furnace back into the grid. The wails of the Black Divine Sect members echoed incessantly, but soon they gradually quieted down. There were quite a few of them, but when it came to killing, especially when facing martial artists with elemental power, it was actually quite fast. ¡°Boom!¡± Outside the black mist, another loud explosion rang out, and the frequency of the entire black mist¡¯s vibrations reached its peak. The shackles of the seals on their bodies disappeared instantly, and Chen Fei felt a force of displacement descending upon him. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei didn¡¯t resist, and in a moment of dizziness, his surroundings suddenly brightened. Opening his eyes, Chen Fei found himself underwater, not far from the Black Divine¡¯s cave as before. The power of the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm reappeared in his body, and Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but clench his fists. Suddenly, ripples appeared not far away, and two figures emerged: Chen Daoheng and Huang Yuheng from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Chen Fei glanced at the two of them, then turned and flew off into the distance. Seeing Chen Fei, Chen Daoheng recalled Chen Fei picking up the exchanged items discarded by others just now, his eyes narrowing slightly as greed surged in his heart.. Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens Chapter 602: Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The value of the items exchanged within the Black Divine Temple was unquestionable. Even though these items might have some issues now, as long as the flaws could be rectified, those items remained invaluable. Just now, amidst the black mist, everyone lost their exchanged items, weakening the seal. In the end, they narrowly escaped, with only Chen Fei managing to pick up those items halfway through. At that time, many speculated that Chen Fei must have had some special method to avoid being affected by the consequences of the exchanged items. However, at that moment, preserving one¡¯s life was the most crucial matter. No matter how precious the exchanged items were, they couldn¡¯t be compared to one¡¯s own life. But now, having already left the Black Divine Realm and resolved the issue of life and death, the value of those exchanged items returns, and more importantly, Chen Fei¡¯s realm had just reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! Chen Daoheng turned to look at Huang Yuheng. Huang Yuheng understood Chen Daoheng¡¯s meaning, thought for a moment, and nodded. Although just now amidst the black mist, everyone owed a debt of gratitude to Chen Fei, after all, without Chen Fei¡¯s reminder, perhaps everyone would have been slaughtered by the Black Divine Temple followers. But gratitude is one thing, and exchanged items are another. How can the two be confused? ¡°You go.¡± Huang Yuheng¡¯s voice was weak as he spoke softly. In the black mist, while Chen Daoheng only abandoned his exchanged items, Huang Yuheng exchanged for abilities. Fortunately, the exchange duration was very short. Huang Yuheng used a secret method to forcibly extract these abilities from his body. But this kind of self-defeating martial arts practice greatly injured Huang Yuheng¡¯s vitality, even directly harming his own origin. Dealing with someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was almost inevitable for someone at the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm like Chen Daoheng. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Daoheng¡¯s face showed a slight smile as he flickered and disappeared from the spot. Several miles away, Chen Fei flew in mid-air, relighting the dimmed information on the panel, showing two dusty martial arts techniques. Just as he was thinking about where to hunt down a Third-Tier early-stage sea demon to complete a routine task and exchange it for a month of rest, Chen Fei suddenly sensed someone approaching from behind. Chen Fei glanced back and, with his Heavenly Eyes, clearly saw Chen Daoheng¡¯s figure. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly, and after a brief thought, understood Chen Daoheng¡¯s intention. It must be for those exchanged items within the Black Divine Temple. With just a bit of contribution points, one could exchange for spiritual pills similar to the Purple Fire Spirit Pill. All the dozen or so pills that Chen Fei had picked up were of this caliber, and one of them was even more valuable. Chen Daoheng hailed from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, one of the top ten forces of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. He was even considered the pride of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Ordinary treasures were of no interest to him. But unfortunately, what Chen Fei had in his hands at this moment were not ordinary treasures. Not seeing Huang Yuheng following behind, as soon as the two appeared just now, Chen Fei sensed that Huang Yuheng was injured. Chen Fei remained expressionless, slightly increasing his speed and flying forward. In the rear, Chen Daoheng sensed Chen Fei¡¯s acceleration, a scornful smile playing on his face as he too increased his speed. Chasing the stars and chasing the moon, the two swiftly closed the distance, flying nearly a hundred miles in just a moment. The distance of a dozen miles between them gradually vanished, and in a deserted area of the sea, Chen Fei came to a halt. ¡°What brings you here?¡± Chen Fei looked at Chen Daoheng calmly. ¡°It¡¯s nothing major, just wanted to ask a few questions.¡± Chen Daoheng observed Chen Fei¡¯s calm demeanor, his eyebrows twitching slightly. Being intercepted by someone of higher realm in this uninhabited place, Chen Fei remained so composed. Was it a pretense, or did he truly have something to rely on? Thinking back to some of Chen Fei¡¯s actions in the Black Divine Realm, Chen Daoheng suddenly felt unsure. Upon careful observation of Chen Fei¡¯s aura, it was indeed undeniable that he was in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, based on the information gathered earlier, the other party had not broken through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for less than ten years. Even with some reliance, what else could he achieve? ¡°Go ahead,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°Stop playing games!¡± Chen Daoheng suddenly sneered, his figure flashing as he appeared in front of Chen Fei, directly thrusting a sword towards his forehead. The Fallen Heaven Technique, Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens! Majestic and grand, while the Fallen Heaven Technique may not focus on the specialized refinement of the physical body like the techniques of the Tiandao Sect, it inherently carried an aura of suppressing all directions within the elemental force. As Chen Daoheng unleashed this sword, in Chen Fei¡¯s vision, the surrounding space began to collapse. In just a moment, the surroundings turned pitch black, with only the sword edge continuously enlarging in the sky and the ground. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword emitted a sword cry, and the illusions around disappeared instantly. Countless sword qi surrounded Chen Fei, then all converged onto the sword edge, bursting out an extremely sharp edge. A fluctuation passed through his body, activating two forbidden techniques! Stepping forward, amidst the roar of the Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei swept his sword towards Chen Daoheng. Chen Fei fully released his aura, revealing the realm of the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t just entering the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm; he had reached the Fifth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, just one step away from the Late Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Daoheng¡¯s head was spinning. What kind of monstrous cultivation speed was this? In terms of realm, the opponent was a whole stage higher than him. In such a situation, did it even make sense for the other party to directly activate two forbidden techniques? Chen Daoheng didn¡¯t have time to ponder. Subconsciously, he also activated one forbidden technique, and his aura surged suddenly. However, compared to Chen Fei, he still fell short by a considerable margin. ¡°Boom!¡± The deafening sound reverberated through the sky, punching a hole directly through the clouds above. The sea couldn¡¯t withstand the immense force, evaporating into mist, and the surface instantly sank dozens of meters. As soon as Chen Daoheng¡¯s sword touched the Qianyuan Sword, he felt an irresistible force crushing down. His sword reversed and slammed into Chen Daoheng¡¯s chest. In an instant, Chen Daoheng¡¯s chest became a bloody mess, his clothes, skin, flesh, and bones turning into a blur. He spat out a mist of blood, his face pale as gold. His body flew backward, confusion flooding his mind. He couldn¡¯t understand why Chen Fei was so powerful. In just ten years, from entering the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to reaching the Fifth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he had skipped nearly two hundred years of cultivation that other martial artists would need. Even the geniuses of the Thousand Feathers Alliance had never heard of such a rapid cultivation speed. Not only was his cultivation speed remarkable, but his combat power as well. How could someone in the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm unleash such power? But now wasn¡¯t the time to think about these things. What Chen Daoheng needed to focus on was how to escape. Faced with such power, no matter how he resisted, it would be futile. The only chance was to flee, to get to Senior Huang¡¯s side, where there might be a glimmer of hope. The confusion in Chen Daoheng¡¯s eyes vanished, his aura started to retract, and his figure became blurry. Heavenly Escape! A life-saving technique from the Fallen Heaven Technique, it could dissipate one¡¯s aura in the blink of an eye, while also unleashing a much faster speed than usual, helping one escape from danger. Chen Daoheng had always thought he would never need to use this escape technique. Among those of lower cultivation, it was unnecessary to mention, even among his peers in the top forces of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Daoheng was one of the best. Even among his peers in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were few who could match him in strength at the same realm. Under normal circumstances, Chen Daoheng wouldn¡¯t provoke those in the Alliance, especially not those with higher cultivation levels. He wasn¡¯t foolish enough to provoke experts beyond the Late Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But today, reality taught Chen Daoheng a lesson. Someone in the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm could easily beat him to a pulp. With one sword strike, he suffered severe injuries! Fortunately, Chen Daoheng had diligently practiced the Heavenly Escape technique. Although he had never thought he would need to use it, he had still studied it for self-preservation. Chen Daoheng¡¯s figure vanished in an instant, along with his aura, shifting a hundred meters away from his original position. As Chen Daoheng was about to continue his escape, he suddenly noticed a dark shadow appear in front of him. Looking up, he saw Chen Fei¡¯s calm face. He should have been undetectable in the void, but Chen Daoheng realized that Chen Fei¡¯s gaze was unaffected by the Heavenly Escape. Fear filled Chen Daoheng¡¯s eyes. Before he could plead for mercy, Chen Fei¡¯s sword swept towards him. Instinctively attempting to resist, Chen Daoheng found that due to his severe injuries, his movements were slowed, and he could only watch as the Qianyuan Sword slashed across his neck. ¡°Splurt!¡± Blood mist sprayed in the air as Chen Daoheng¡¯s figure reappeared from the void. His aura rapidly declined. Reaching out his right hand, Chen Daoheng¡¯s eyes were filled with unwillingness. He was the pride of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, destined to reach the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and even had hopes of reaching the Mountain Sea Realm. Yet, he now met his end here. Chen Daoheng was unwilling, but all his strength was dissipating. He struggled to lift his head to look at Chen Fei, his mouth moving as if he wanted to speak, but in the end, he said nothing. A spiritual essence floated out from Chen Daoheng¡¯s body and fell into the Qianyuan Sword, causing it to tremble slightly. Already on the verge of becoming a high-grade magic treasure, with the absorption of the spiritual essence, subtle changes began to occur in the sword¡¯s body. The Qianyuan Sword was starting to transform into a top-grade magic treasure, but this transformation was not easy and would require a considerable amount of time, with no guarantee of success. However, with more spiritual essences or other celestial treasures integrated, the success rate of the transformation would greatly increase. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze moved away from the Qianyuan Sword, looking at Chen Daoheng whose aura had completely dissipated. Although Chen Daoheng was a genius of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, his death at Chen Fei¡¯s hands wouldn¡¯t be much more difficult than killing any other Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With the completion of the Profound Heavenly Sword and reaching the Fifth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei already completely outclassed Chen Daoheng. Moreover, Chen Fei had even activated two forbidden techniques. Even without using forbidden techniques, Chen Fei could have killed Chen Daoheng within ten moves. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei turned Chen Daoheng¡¯s body into powder, then collected his sword and Qiankun Bag. A surge of sword essence flashed, cutting off his own aura at the scene. Chen Fei looked towards the distance. With Chen Daoheng¡¯s death, Huang Yuheng would definitely suspect him. If he didn¡¯t want to face the condemnation of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Chen Fei¡¯s only choice was clear! Chapter 603 - Chapter 603: Late Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Chapter 603: Late Stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Alone on a deserted island, Huang Yuheng sat cross-legged on the ground, the fluctuations of elemental energy undulating around his body incessantly. However, no matter how Huang Yuheng manipulated his techniques, the depletion of his source couldn¡¯t be restored. Not only his source but even the injuries in his body at this moment were somewhat difficult for Huang Yuheng to repair. Forcibly extracting the exchanged abilities had inflicted severe injuries upon Huang Yuheng. Nevertheless, without such decisiveness, he probably couldn¡¯t have escaped the black mist at this moment, remaining perpetually sealed within the Black Divine Domain. Huang Yuheng opened his eyes, gazing at the items inside the Qjankun Bag, his brow furrowed slightly. In order to exchange for contribution points within the Black Divine Domain, Huang Yuheng had almost sold all the valuable treasures within the Qjankun Bag, leaving him without even the possibility of consuming some healing holy medicine at this moment. Huang Yuheng took out some ordinary elixirs from the Qjankun Bag and swallowed them, continuing to manipulate his techniques to repair the injuries in his body. It was unlikely to restore his original strength in a short time; he could only recuperate slowly later within the Sea Dominion City. With the status of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion in the city, there would be no one questioning Huang Yuheng if he didn¡¯t take on missions for a short period. As time passed bit by bit, a peculiar sensation arose in Huang Yuheng¡¯s heart. He opened his eyes, looking around with some confusion. Chen Daoheng had been gone for quite some time now. With Chen Daoheng¡¯s strength, not to mention slaying someone in the initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even if it were a mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert of the same level, Chen Daoheng could forcibly subdue them. Therefore, the time he had been away at this moment seemed a bit too long. However, what made Huang Yuheng feel strange at this moment wasn¡¯t because Chen Daoheng hadn¡¯t returned yet; rather, Huang Yuheng had a lingering feeling that something was about to happen to him. The cicadas sense the coming of the autumn wind.¡± Martial artists cultivate their mental power, not only to control their own strength but also to have a premonition of things related to themselves in the depths of their hearts. Especially in this state of quiet meditation, this feeling becomes even stronger. Huang Yuheng stood up, his gaze sweeping around. The sea breeze howled, fish swam beneath the surface, everything seemed normal, without anything strange. Huang Yuheng furrowed his brows tightly. The calmer the situation, the more uncomfortable Huang Yuheng felt. And as time passed, this discomfort became increasingly intense. ¡°Hum!¡± A barely perceptible ripple suddenly came from behind. Huang Yuheng was startled. This ripple was too close to him, yet despite being so close, Huang Yuheng had previously been completely unaware. Even under his current severe injuries, it shouldn¡¯t have been like this, unless the concealment technique of the intruder was far more advanced than his Fallen Heaven Technique. Huang Yuheng didn¡¯t have time to turn around. He took a step forward, simultaneously flipping the blade in his hand to block behind him. ¡±Boom!¡± The entire deserted island shook violently. Countless massive cracks spread out in all directions from where Huang Yuheng stood, and the outer edges of the deserted island began to sink. Huang Yuheng felt a tightness in his chest, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out. The attack came too suddenly, and Huang Yuheng didn¡¯t even have time to fully mobilize his elemental power. Moreover, the force behind this attack was excessively strong, and Huang Yuheng himself was heavily injured. The combination of these two factors meant that with just one move, Huang Yuheng was directly injured. However, using the force of this attack, Huang Yuheng swiftly moved forward and took the opportunity to turn around, finally seeing the intruder. But as soon as he saw the intruder¡¯s appearance, an incredulous look appeared in Huang Yuheng¡¯s eyes. It was Chen Daoheng¡¯s pursuer from earlier. How had he returned here? Thinking of the power contained in Chen Fei¡¯s attack just now, Huang Yuheng feared that Chen Daoheng was already in grave danger. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm aura, Huang Yuheng¡¯s heightened guard from the surprise attack just now slightly relaxed. No matter how strong he was, he was only at the mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm. While he could potentially kill Chen Daoheng, it would be impossible for him to kill Huang Yuheng. Although Huang Yuheng knew he was in a bad state at the moment, he had managed to fend off the sneak attack just now. It was unlikely that anything worse would happen next. Huang Yuheng looked at Chen Fei, understanding why he had returned to attack. If Chen Daoheng were dead, the first suspect would undoubtedly be Chen Fei. With the power of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Chen Fei¡¯s hidden mid-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation would be useless before the pavilion. So, wanting to take advantage of his injury to kill him and erase all the clues made sense to Huang Yuheng. Looking at Chen Fei, a mocking expression appeared in Huang Yuheng¡¯s eyes. The idea was good, and the power was impressive, but unfortunately, it was still not enough to kill him, even though he was injured at the moment! But even if he was injured again, he was still at the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, and he was not to the point where he couldn¡¯t fight back! Seeing that his sword strike only slightly aggravated Huang Yuheng¡¯s injuries, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but shake his head slightly. The Spatial Void Shifting was fine; after all, it had allowed him to sneak so close to Huang Yuheng, and Huang Yuheng had responded hastily to the attack. This indicated that the secret technique within the Profound Heavenly Sword was indeed powerful; the only lacking aspect was Chen Fei¡¯s current strength. If Chen Fei had the power of the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the sword strike just now, even if Huang Yuheng managed to block it, would have significantly worsened his injuries. But if Chen Fei truly had the power of the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, why would he need to resort to such sneak attacks? ¡°Hum!¡± Aperture-Cracking Technique! Blood Ignition Technique! Heart-Breaking Technique! Transmutation Art! The four forbidden techniques surged within Chen Fei¡¯s body in an instant and Chen Fei¡¯s aura was like a blazing flame, engulfing everything around him.¡¯ After two months of continuous cultivation with spiritual treasures to refine the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s physique was close to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In this situation, Chen Fei could already unleash the four forbidden techniques in regular combat. Of course, compared to the state with only three forbidden techniques, the state with four for Chen Fei was still somewhat strained. Upon witnessing Chen Fei unleashing the four forbidden techniques, Huang Yuheng¡¯s expression changed drastically. The mocking expression vanished completely, replaced by a look that only someone like Huang Yuheng would have upon seeing someone simultaneously employing four forbidden techniques. Even employing one forbidden technique made it extremely difficult to control elemental power, and it was quite common to require months, or even years, of recuperation afterward. As for using four forbidden techniques, it was tantamount to inviting death, and perhaps even before death, one¡¯s body would explode. This was no longer a matter of whether elemental power could be controlled but rather that the body simply couldn¡¯t withstand such immense power. A sword intent flashed in Huang Yuheng¡¯s brow, directly piercing towards Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. However, as soon as it entered, it was shattered by Chen Fei¡¯s raging consciousness at that moment. Huang Yuheng grunted. He had intended to disrupt Chen Fei¡¯s bodily equilibrium with a mental technique, but under the influence of the four forbidden techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness had already become a forbidden zone, impenetrable to mental techniques. Unless Huang Yuheng recklessly smashed his mental technique, there was a possibility that his own consciousness would shatter first. Gripping the long sword in his hand, a wave of fluctuations flashed, and one forbidden technique began to operate within his body, causing his already heavily injured body to deteriorate further. But if Huang Yuheng didn¡¯t employ the forbidden technique, he feared that with his current condition, he wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s attacks. At this point, it was too late to flee. Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness had completely locked onto him, and any slight movement would result in a thunderous strike the next moment. Cracks began to appear on Chen Fei¡¯s skin, but his expression remained unchanged. The Qianyuan Sword vanished, replaced by a broken ruler in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. As the broken ruler appeared, the surrounding spiritual energy began to tremble slightly, interacting with the ruler in a continuous display of radiant light swirling around it. Huang Yuheng stared at the broken ruler in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, his eyes involuntarily widening. Looking back at Chen Fei, he felt as if he were seeing a ghost. That shattered spiritual treasure¡­ it was actually in this person¡¯s possession! Although Huang Yuheng hadn¡¯t qualified to compete for the spiritual treasure back then, he had observed it closely from a short distance, so the appearance of the spiritual treasure was still fresh in his memory. Moreover, even if he hadn¡¯t seen the spiritual treasure, the tremors of the surrounding spiritual energy at this moment clearly indicated the extraordinary nature of the broken ruler. Spiritual treasures naturally connected with the spiritual energy of the world, even if they were placed inside a Qjankun Bag. But just now, Huang Yuheng ¡¯ clearly hadn¡¯t sensed any fluctuations from the spiritual treasure. How did the other party manage to do that? Or rather, how did the other party manage to openly carry the spiritual treasure with them from among so many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts without being noticed by others? ¡°You¡­¡± Huang Yuheng was about to speak, but he saw Chen Fei take a step forward, then suddenly appear in front of him, the broken ruler in his hand piercing like a sword. With the Great Completion of the Profound Heavenly Sword, a physique close to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, four forbidden techniques, and a broken spiritual treasure, this strike unleashed an overwhelming force that completely suppressed Huang Yuheng. If Huang Yuheng were in his prime, uninjured, he could still withstand such an attack. But unfortunately, in the Black Divine Domain, Huang Yuheng was heavily injured, and he had just been sneak attacked by Chen Fei, aggravating his injuries. Now facing such an attack from Chen Fei, a sense of powerlessness surged in Huang Yuheng¡¯s heart. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive wave swept across the surroundings. The deserted island below was already cracked open, and now it shattered instantly. Huang Yuheng involuntarily took a step back, blood surging up in his throat. Despite forcibly suppressing it, the injuries within his body continued to worsen uncontrollably. And because he was still using forbidden techniques, his injuries were worsening at an accelerated rate. Before Huang Yuheng could expel the immense force within his body, Chen Fei struck again with the broken ruler. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± With three consecutive strikes, Chen Fei barely paused as he unleashed attacks relentlessly. From stepping back once to continuously retreating, Huang Yuheng¡¯s strength accumulated to its limit. Unable to suppress it any longer, he sprayed out a mist of blood. His internal organs were completely displaced, and cracks appeared. The power of the broken ruler had diminished greatly, roughly between the level of a high-grade spiritual treasure and a top-grade spiritual treasure. However, the inherent power of the spiritual treasure could suppress the opponent¡¯s manipulation of elemental power. In battles between experts, sometimes victory could hinge on just a hair¡¯s breadth. With each blow Huang Yuheng received, his injuries continued to worsen. By this moment, they had reached an irreparable extent. ¡°Ah!¡± Huang Yuheng roared loudly, staring at Chen Fei. At this rate, in no more than three strikes, he would undoubtedly die. ¡°Hum!¡± Another layer of fluctuations bloomed within Huang Yuheng¡¯s body. With no way out and nowhere to turn, he once again stacked another forbidden technique. However, immediately after, he spat out an even larger cloud of blood. If Chen Fei survived this strike, then Huang Yuheng would undoubtedly die. Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword! Chen Fei seemed to be waiting for Huang Yuheng to stack another forbidden technique. Dozens of sword intents pierced directly towards Huang Yuheng¡¯s sea of consciousness. Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness had long reached the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, making him on par with Huang Yuheng. As the sword intents entered Huang Yuheng¡¯s sea of consciousness, they were immediately twisted and burned, but dozens more sword intents flew out immediately after. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the blink of an eye, over a hundred sword intents struck, breaking through Huang Yuheng¡¯s frenzied mental defenses. Elemental power within Huang Yuheng¡¯s body instantly went into chaos. Huang Yuheng¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, his eyes widening as he stared at Chen Fei. There were too many things he couldn¡¯t understand about Chen Fei¡¯s behavior. The four forbidden techniques, the spiritual treasure, and the mental techniques Chen Fei displayed all surpassed his comprehension. ¡°Chi!¡± Chen Fei swept the broken ruler in his hand, slicing across Huang Yuheng¡¯s neck. Amidst the mist of blood, Huang Yuheng fell backwards with a strong sense of resentment and confusion in his heart.. Chapter 604 - Chapter 604: Everything Is Destined Chapter 604: Everything Is Destined Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Watching as Huang Yuheng¡¯s aura dissipated, Chen Fei exhaled deeply, and the momentum around him gradually subsided. He didn¡¯t employ the Dream Entry Technique on Huang Yuheng, as he had already tested it on Chen Daoheng. These top-tier forces had perfected their mental defenses to the extreme. With the damaged Dream Entry Technique, it was impossible to perceive the techniques imprinted in their minds. Chen Daoheng was like this, let alone Huang Yuheng. As the four forbidden techniques dispersed, a sensation of being crushed permeated throughout his body, with flesh and blood constantly rupturing on the surface of his skin, only to be repaired soon after. Not only the skin, but the interior of his body was the same. It was only the recovery speed bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant that allowed Chen Fei to unleash the forbidden techniques so wantonly. A surge of spiritual essence flew out from Huang Yuheng¡¯s body, and Chen Fei took out the Qianyuan Sword, directing the essence into it. With a swing of his right hand, a sword essence flashed by, reducing Huang Yuheng¡¯s body to ashes, simultaneously eradicating any traces of their presence in the surroundings. The Qianyuan Sword trembled violently, already on the verge of transformation, but with the addition of this spiritual essence, the speed of its transformation suddenly accelerated. Traces of the aura of a superior-grade magic weapon emanated from the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing from the spot. A moment later, hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei landed on a desolate island and entered a cave. Chen Fei looked at Huang Yuheng¡¯s sword, pondered for a moment, and then also took out Chen Daoheng¡¯s sword. Gripping the Qianyuan Sword in his right hand, Chen Fei tapped it against Chen Daoheng¡¯s sword. ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± The sound of metal twisting echoed as Chen Daoheng¡¯s sword violently trembled, emitting a faint sword hum. A continuous stream of spiritual essence surged out from Chen Daoheng¡¯s sword, rushing into the Qianyuan Sword. In just a moment, Chen Daoheng¡¯s sword lost all its spirituality. The air flowed, and the entire blade of the sword turned into powder. The Qianyuan Sword continued to tremble, filled with excitement in its spirituality. With his left hand caressing the sword body of the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei then thrust the sword against Huang Yuheng¡¯s sword. A strand of sword light burst from Huang Yuheng¡¯s sword, attempting to resist the extraction of its own spiritual essence, but this resistance was ultimately futile. In just a moment, a trace of spiritual essence was forcefully drawn out. ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± Again, the sound of metal twisting resounded. Compared to the mid-grade magic weapon, the spiritual essence contained in Huang Yuheng¡¯s sword, an upper-grade magic sword, was undoubtedly more majestic. To extract spiritual essence from a superior-grade magic weapon and then inject it into another mid-grade magic weapon, perhaps only Chen Fei in the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance would dare to do such a thing. But whether it was Chen Daoheng¡¯s sword or Huang Yuheng¡¯s sword, both were clandestine magic treasures. Whether in the black market of Bianhu City or the market square of Sea Dominion City, they would definitely not be accepted. The reason was simple: both items came from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, one of the top ten forces in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. If anyone dared to accept them, once news reached the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, regardless of where you obtained these things, your shop, even your backers, would be uprooted. Unless you were a member of the overall alliance of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. However, those people in the overall alliance of the Thousand Feathers Alliance wouldn¡¯t easily pick a fight with forces like the Fallen Heaven Pavilion for no reason. It¡¯s not a matter of fear or not, but simply entirely unnecessary. There¡¯s no entanglement of interests between the two parties, no reason to bear grudges for no apparent gain¡ªit¡¯s simply a futile effort. Thus, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t sell or use the swords of Chen Daoheng and the other, Huang Yuheng. Since that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s better to let the Qianyuan Sword benefit from it all. And as the spiritual essence from Huang Yuheng¡¯s sword continued to be infused into the Qianyuan Sword, its blade radiated dazzling brilliance, accelerating its transformation. Chen Fei took out a scabbard and inserted the Qianyuan Sword into it. This scabbard was also a magic treasure, mainly used to better nurture the blade. As the Qianyuan Sword was sheathed, the fluctuations emanating from it gradually subsided, channeling all its power into transformation. Chen Fei then stowed the Qianyuan Sword into his Qiankun Bag, while also taking out everything from Chen Daoheng and the other¡¯s Qiankun Bags, sorting them out. Useful items were kept, while those with too conspicuous markings were directly destroyed. A moment later, Chen Fei crushed both of their Qiankun Bags into powder. With that, all traces of the two were completely erased by Chen Fei. Even if there were capable individuals in the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, they wouldn¡¯t be able to link the disappearance of the two to Chen Fei. An hour later, Chen Fei soared into the sky, heading towards the direction of Sea Dominion City. Halfway there, with the help of the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei slew an early-stage third-rank Sea monster and retrieved its demon core. The sea monster was what Chen Fei intended to use to complete his mission and return. As for the Azure Dragon Carp, Chen Fei was no longer willing to expend energy searching for it, and whether he could find it was another matter altogether. Besides, Chen Fei no longer needed the Aperture Condensing Pill. Possessing a new Celestial Azure Flower far surpassed the effects of the Aperture Condensing Pill. With Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, slaying a Sea monster at the early third rank would grant him a month of free time. During this period, he wouldn¡¯t need to undertake other missions. A few months ago, warriors who killed sea monsters of the same rank could even receive three months of free time. However, with the ongoing intensification of warfare, this time frame has been continuously compressed. The pressure on all Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators has become increasingly heavy. After all, killing Sea monsters at the same rank is truly not easy, and getting injured is almost unavoidable. Sometimes, it takes the combined effort of several individuals to surround and kill a Sea monster in order to prevent oneself from being severely injured. Several hours passed, and Sea Dominion City was already faintly visible. Chen Fei adjusted his aura and appearance and entered Sea Dominion City. After wandering around Sea Dominion City for a while and restoring his original appearance, Chen Fei arrived at the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect. When Qu Qingsheng and the others saw Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, they couldn¡¯t help but show joy on their faces. Although a few days ago Chen Fei¡¯s clone dissipated, they comforted themselves by saying that Chen Fei must have encountered something and recalled his clone. But that reason was ultimately just for their own consolation, and the actual situation was unknown to anyone. Especially now, with the situation around Sea Dominion City becoming increasingly precarious, news of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators dying can be heard almost every once in a while. This place is too dangerous; the Combined Aperture Tempering realm is not without its risks, especially in the early stages. ¡°I encountered some situations that required the use of my clone,¡± Chen Fei said, looking at everyone. He noticed that no one was missing, which eased his mind slightly. Given the current strength of the Primordial Sword Sect, without the assistance of Chen Fei¡¯s clone, even slightly stronger Sea monsters could have caused significant losses to the sect. Fortunately, that didn¡¯t happen. ¡°The number of Sea monsters seems to have decreased recently,¡± Qu Qingsheng said softly, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression and understanding what he was worried about. He chuckled lightly. ¡°Fewer Sea monsters?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, finding this somewhat strange. However, lacking other information, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t guess the exact reason behind the decrease in attacking Sea monsters. ¡°These are Thousand Words Elixir, Phoenix Condensing Elixir, and Spirit Fusion Pill. If needed, you can take them to quickly enhance your strength.¡± From his Qiankun Bag, Chen Fei took out several bottles of pills obtained from Xiang Qianling and handed them to Qu Qingsheng. In this chaotic situation, both luck and strength were important for survival. ¡°Thousand Words Elixir?¡± Qu Qingsheng looked at the three types of pills in his hand, his eyes full of surprise upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. Having been in the Sea Peak City for some time, Qu Qingsheng was not completely ignorant of certain things within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Though he might not be fully informed, at least he knew some of the publicly available information. Pills like the Thousand Words Elixir, which are used to break through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, are extremely well-known within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Unfortunately, they are exclusive to a few top-tier forces. For other sects to obtain some, it often depends on luck and connections. Qu Qingsheng didn¡¯t expect that Chen Fei would come back with so many of these pills after just one trip. With just these few bottles, if used wisely, the Primordial Sword Sect could see a significant increase in cultivators reaching the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in a short time. Even Qu Qingsheng and the others could greatly shorten their time to reach the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Qu Qingsheng looked up at Chen Fei, feeling a sudden complexity of emotions. Fortunately, since Chen Fei became a true disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect, the sect had treated him wholeheartedly without any bias. Also, Chen Fei¡¯s master, Feng Xiupu, had taken great care of him since Chen Fei joined, which led to Chen Fei¡¯s current gratitude towards the Primordial Sword Sect. Every action has its consequences! After exchanging a few more words with everyone, Chen Fei left his clone behind and headed towards the direction of the mission hall. The mission regarding the Azure Dragon Carp was canceled, and in exchange for handing over the demon core of the early-stage third-rank Sea monster, Chen Fei gained a month of free time. Of course, the demon core was purchased by the mission hall at market price, so there was no taking it for free. The steward of the mission hall didn¡¯t express any surprise about Chen Fei¡¯s failure to complete the mission regarding the Azure Dragon Carp. After all, it was quite normal for ordinary people not to find it, given the mysterious and elusive nature of the Azure Dragon Carp. Chen Fei then went to the market and bought some spiritual materials before heading towards the direction of the cultivation chamber. Chen Fei returned to the cultivation chamber and knocked on Tong Linyun¡¯s door. Tong Linyun¡¯s face lit up with surprise upon seeing Chen Fei. In the entire Sea Dominion City, probably only Tong Linyun and the people of the Primordial Sword Sect knew that Chen Fei had gone out. Given the current level of danger outside, even cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were not completely secure. Tong Linyun knew about Chen Fei¡¯s formidable strength in the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but strength was one thing, and accidents were another. Wasn¡¯t the former team leader, Xu Wucheng, still missing? Although labeled as missing, it was possible that he had already met an untimely end. Tong Linyun pulled Chen Fei into the cultivation chamber, wanting to discuss some doubts about cultivation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei never admitted to feeling tired in such matters, and since he was about to enter a period of cultivation, discussing doubts about cultivation would be beneficial for both body and mind. For a full hour, the vitality within the cultivation chamber surged continuously like mountains and rivers, uninterrupted. Accompanied by the sound of flowing mountain springs, it gradually returned to calm. Tong Linyun collapsed onto the bed, feeling completely drained, while Chen Fei returned to his own cultivation chamber. Cross-legged, Chen Fei took out the Celestial Azure Flower and the spiritual materials he had just bought. Preparing the potion for the second time was already a familiar process. In just a moment, Chen Fei had prepared all the spiritual materials.. Chapter 606 - Chapter 606: Void Transference Chapter 606: Void Transference Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The surging of the natural energy of heaven and earth lasted for several hours before gradually calming down. Chen Fei stood still, feeling his breath rising all the way until it finally stabilized after reaching a certain point. Sensing the changes within his body, the most obvious was naturally the cohesion of his apertures. Compared to the top-grade Combined Aperture, Chen Fei¡¯s apertures at this moment were undoubtedly more condensed. After absorbing the natural energy of heaven and earth and circulating it through the apertures, it transformed into a liquid-like elemental force that spread throughout his limbs and bones, nurturing Chen Fei¡¯s flesh, blood, and mind. Even within the Profound Heavenly Sword, there was no record of apertures reaching this level of cohesion, but Chen Fei, relying on his unique conditions, achieved it. At this stage, the subsequent cultivation of Combined Aperture would no longer have any impact. In other words, the apertures had been completely formed, and there was hardly any opportunity to adjust them in the future. Unless rare and extraordinary treasures of heaven and earth appeared in the future, or unless a powerhouse above the Mountain Sea Realm was willing to expend their energy to help you, otherwise, this would be the foundation of your future martial arts path. Concentrating the Combined Three Flowers would be carried out on these apertures. Whether the apertures could withstand the weight of the Combined Three Flowers would determine whether you could achieve the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm, or even advance to the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Hum!¡± The four forbidden techniques once again operated within Chen Fei¡¯s body, reaching a peak in his momentum. Breaking through the realm of elemental force would normally make the elemental force more violent when forbidden techniques are used. However, the spirit, energy, and mind of a martial artist have always been in a complementary state; none can be lacking. With cultivation reaching the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the support of elemental force for the physical body and the mind has also reached a new height. Chen Fei, with the peak physique of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, could still treat the four forbidden techniques as regular combat stances. Another layer of fluctuations rippled within Chen Fei¡¯s body¡ªthe fifth forbidden technique. Chen Fei sensed the condition within his body. He could endure it and even engage in combat with others with some difficulty, but the aftermath would be more severe, and the battle must be ended within a short time. The Broken Ruler spiritual tool appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Stepping forward, he thrust his right hand forward. Like a mountain collapsing and the sea roaring, the formation within the training room trembled violently. Although the attack didn¡¯t hit the formation directly, the ripple formed by the attack almost caused the formation to emit a warning sound. A light dot appeared at the tip of the Broken Ruler. Even a casual glance from an ordinary Combined Aperture cultivator would likely have their mind directly pierced by the sword intent within it. Even in the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the mind would be greatly affected. Chen Fei stored the light dot into the spatial grid, but the formation in front of the Broken Ruler still swayed like ripples. Chen Fei didn¡¯t store the extreme sword essence in the spatial grid. In times of war, he didn¡¯t know when an emergency situation might arise. Releasing the extreme slash of sword essence would require Chen Fei to rest for more than ten days to recover from the injuries, which wasn¡¯t very wise during wartime. First storing a sword essence, when it¡¯s truly time for battle, combining it with Chen Fei¡¯s current attacks would still result in extremely terrifying strikes. Under the Three Flowers, even those in the Alliance would suffer severe injuries! As the forbidden techniques dissipated, Chen Fei¡¯s aura receded. With a few breaths, the injuries caused by the forbidden techniques gradually healed within his body. In just a moment, he was as good as new. With his current elemental force, stimulating the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant was truly terrifying. Rebirth from a severed limb would be just a trivial matter. Chen Fei glanced at the Qianyuan Sword in the scabbard, still in the process of transformation, but the transformation process was going smoothly. With so much spiritual essence absorbed and a high-grade magic treasure, there was no possibility of failure in the transformation of the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei was actually looking forward to seeing where the Qianyuan Sword would stand among high-grade magic treasures after its transformation was complete. With a wave of his hand, a hundred pieces of medium-grade elemental stones appeared on the ground. Sweeping past with the Broken Ruler Treasure, the elemental stones turned into powder. Special energy radiated from the spiritual treasure, absorbed by the Dragon Elephant, swallowing it. The Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant had reached the stage of perfection, and so far, this cultivation method had reached its limit. Either finding a stronger body forging method to integrate and continue elevating the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant or trying to comprehend the imprints in the spiritual treasure, hoping to grasp the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering. But even the Tiandao Sect, renowned as the strongest in body forging within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, had reached a point where their body forging techniques couldn¡¯t further advance the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Chen Fei wanted to find other stronger cultivation methods, but the difficulty was too great. At least within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the hope was slim. Either that or continue to comprehend the imprints in the spiritual treasure, trying to understand the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering. However, the inability of the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant to progress further didn¡¯t mean that Chen Fei¡¯s physique couldn¡¯t continue to strengthen. For other martial artists, the limit of their techniques sometimes coincides with the limit of their realms. But with the Dragon Elephant Induction Point within the Profound Suppressing Dragon Elephant, as long as there is special energy absorption, the physique can continue to enhance. So now, Chen Fei only needed to continue absorbing the energy from the spiritual treasures to allow his physique to keep improving until it reached the limit of the Dragon Elephant Induction Point. Chen Fei ran his right hand over the Qiankun Bag, and a jade box appeared in his hand, containing the teleportation runes exchanged from the Black Divine Domain. Upon returning to the Sea Dominion City, the most important thing for Chen Fei was to first advance his cultivation to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The realm of a martial artist was always the most fundamental part, and being able to advance cultivation first, Chen Fei would definitely not do anything else first. Now that the breakthrough in cultivation was complete, Chen Fei could finally convert the gains from the Black Divine Domain into his own strength one by one. A circle of elemental force restrictions was laid out around, and Chen Fei opened the jade box, seeing the teleportation runes inside, faintly visible as if they could disappear at any moment. Teleporting more than twenty miles at a time was the limit of the Azure Dragon Carp back then. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know what the result would be after implanting such runes. But regardless of the outcome, even if it was only teleporting a few miles, it would be a powerful ability in times of real escape. The Heavenly Eye Column enveloped the runes. In the black-and-white vision, Chen Fei followed the lines extending from the runes and faintly saw a fox-like monster. But unlike an ordinary fox, this fox-like creature had two sharp horns on its waist and back, pointing straight into the sky, its edges as if wanting to pierce through space. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly, knowing that these teleportation runes came from this fox-like monster. Not finding any other issues, Chen Fei¡¯s right hand approached, and his index finger touched the rune. ¡°Hum!¡± The surface of the rune rippled slightly, then flowed like water, directly merging into Chen Fei¡¯s body from the position of his right index finger. Chen Fei felt the changes in his body. Starting from the position of his right index finger, a scorching heat spread out, and in just a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s body was flushed red. A piercing sensation spread from the marrow, even deeper into the bones. Besides the piercing pain, there was also an itching sensation that made one unable to resist the urge to tear apart their flesh and scream in agony. Chen Fei remained expressionless, under the gaze of the Heavenly Eye, all the changes in his body were displayed before his eyes. After the extreme heat came extreme cold, and under this alternating cold and heat, it felt like the flesh and blood were about to be crushed. But the powerful recovery force stubbornly resisted these changes. This situation of transplanting talents from other races turned out to be quite dangerous. If one couldn¡¯t endure it and made even the slightest mistake, it was not just the disappearance of the rune, but the essence itself would be affected. After half an hour passed, the anomalies in his body finally disappeared, and at the same time, a sense of lightness emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s heart. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly, and his body floated up. With a light tap of his right foot on the ground, the next moment, the entire secret chamber was filled with Chen Fei¡¯s figures. At first glance, there were no fewer than dozens of figures, and each one seemed as real as the original body. The incorporation of the rune, not to mention the ability to teleport, just the enhancement to his agility alone reached an extremely exaggerated speed. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s original comprehension of the Profound Heavenly Sword, the agility of a typical late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator would be difficult to compare with Chen Fei¡¯s. Only those at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, condensing two flowers, would be on par with Chen Fei. But now, with the blessing of the teleportation rune, Chen Fei¡¯s agility directly improved by a notch, probably comparable to those at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with little difference. In the future, as Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation improves and his comprehension of the Profound Heavenly Sword reaches the stage of perfection unless those at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm possess special treasures, they won¡¯t be able to keep up with Chen Fei¡¯s speed at all. The figures in the training room disappeared, but Chen Fei¡¯s true body remained in place, as if he had never moved. Chen Fei looked at the panel, and a new message appeared on it. [Talent: Teleportation (Proficiency 6593/200000)] Looking at the information on the panel, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered. He hadn¡¯t expected that the panel could also record such innate abilities. Moreover, innate abilities could be differentiated by proficiency and simplified! Normally transplanted innate abilities, the runes determined the abilities, and their power was completely fixed unless you had the ability to continue deducing these runes and evolving them. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have this ability. The mysteries within the runes were beyond his comprehension and exceeded his cognitive scope. Or, continuously using teleportation, feeling the changes within it, and trying to strengthen them accordingly. Undoubtedly, this required great insight and compatibility with the innate ability. But with the panel, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to go through all that trouble. ¡°Discover Talent. Spend three hundred and fifteen pieces of medium-grade elemental stones to simplify teleportation?¡± ¡°Teleportation simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Teleportation -> Step!¡± The price for simplifying teleportation exceeded that of the Profound Heavenly Sword, indicating two different directions. However, this amount of elemental stones was nothing for Chen Fei now. ¡°Step¡­¡± Chen Fei tried to take a step forward, and insights about teleportation appeared in his mind. At the same time, he also understood how far the teleportation at the proficiency level he just achieved could reach. Seventeen miles! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Compared to the Azure Dragon Carp from before, Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation was still a few steps weaker. But Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation could be upgraded. Currently, he had only just entered the proficiency level, and as his proficiency increased, the distance would surely gradually lengthen, and the consumption would decrease. A cut opened on Chen Fei¡¯s arm, and blood spurted out. Meanwhile, he activated the Soaring Heaven Technique and Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword techniques within his body. Then, Chen Fei began to quickly bounce around in the training room. The blood trailed behind Chen Fei, creating a somewhat eerie scene for a moment.. Chapter 607 - Chapter 607: Tyrannical Chapter 607: Tyrannical Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, there emerged four profound insights into martial arts, which were already pushing the limits of his understanding. Adding another set of martial arts would overwhelm him, as he could no longer absorb any more insights. This was quite different from before when he had hundreds of insights, albeit all from the same martial art, but with significant variations. Chen Fei also possessed a secret soul technique that he hadn¡¯t had time to practice, making it difficult to balance everything. However, this soul technique was more about touching upon the soul rather than fully cultivating it, making its effects weak, if not negligible. This technique was closely related to the incomplete nature of the soul technique. Even in the heart of the Boundless Sea, the fully intact soul techniques didn¡¯t yield significant results. Outside the Sea Dominion City, amidst the surging winds and clouds, Chen Fei was fully immersed in his practice. After another ten days passed, he achieved Great Completion in the Blood Refining Art. Standing in the practice room, Chen Fei sensed the changes brought about by the Great Completion of the Blood Refining Art. After a moment, he activated the monsteric blood imprint on the back of his hand, and a thick aura of a monster beast filled the surroundings. Removing his martial aura, the scent of sea monsters became even stronger. Chen Fei looked at the scene before him in surprise. After achieving Great Completion in the Blood Refining Art, he unexpectedly brought out some of the characteristics contained within the Evil blood. If someone were observing from afar at this moment, they would probably mistake the place for being inhabited by a mid-level third-tier sea monster. This intense activation required Chen Fei to expend both mental energy and elemental power. However, simulating a mid-level third-tier sea monster was well within Chen Fei¡¯s capabilities at the moment. After a moment, the sea monster¡¯s aura inside the room gradually dissipated, and Chen Fei looked back at his hand. The monster blood imprint there had ¡¯ dimmed significantly. Evidently, this kind of activation would also consume the power within the imprint. However, the essence blood of a mid-level third-tier sea monster was not hard to come by in the Sea Dominion City at the moment if Chen Fei wanted to purchase it. After some consideration, Chen Fei got up and walked out of the practice room. Standing on the street, Chen Fei looked around with some surprise The atmosphere in the city was much lighter compared to before, undoubtedly due to recent events. Chen Fei established contact with his clone, understanding the situation. Four peak-level third-tier sea monsters had been killed in one fell swoop, and their bodies had already been transported back to the Sea Dominion City. Many martial artists were eagerly purchasing monster flesh. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes showed astonishment. These were peak-level third-tier sea monsters, with strengths even surpassing those of ordinary Pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Yet, they were all taken down in one strike. During the last siege of Sea Dominion City, Gu Danying unexpectedly killed a peak-level third-tier sea monster of the turtle species with the Mountain Sea Realm Sword Intent stored within her blade. That was considered the greatest achievement of that battle. But now, the results had unexpectedly risen to this level. Although many people in the Sea Dominion City didn¡¯t openly express it, there was still a lingering sense of pessimism in their hearts. News of deaths of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts occasionally circulated, further amplifying this sentiment. As for the number of deaths among the Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, it was even higher. And this achievement was enough to inspire everyone within the Sea Dominion City. Although the ultimate outcome of the battle still depended on the conflict between the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the fourth-tier sea monsters. But with fewer peak-level third-tier sea monsters, the pressure on Sea Dominion City would undoubtedly be alleviated somewhat, especially for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei ventured into the marketplace and inquired at several shops until he found a seller offering the blood of a peak-level third-tier sea monster. Compared to monster flesh, the demand for monster blood was slightly lower as the elemental energy contained within monster flesh was undoubtedly greater. After purchasing the monster blood, Chen Fei returned to his practice room and attempted to refine the blood of the peak-level third-tier sea monster using the Blood Refining Art. It was somewhat difficult. Despite mastering the Blood Refining Art to Great Completion, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was still only in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. There was still quite a gap between the elemental power he could provide and that of a peak-level third-tier sea monster. Fortunately, monster blood was ultimately an inanimate object, and Chen Fei only needed to refine a small amount onto his hand. After an hour of effort, Chen Fei finally managed to integrate the monster blood. Observing the imprint on the back of his hand, Chen Fei first suppressed his own aura, then activated the imprint. ¡°Hum!¡± A wave of energy emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the aura of a peak-level third-tier sea monster instantly filled the entire practice room. It was heavy, majestic, yet tinged with a hint of madness. The first two characteristics were typical of a peak-level third-tier sea monster¡¯s aura, while the madness was caused by the fragmented soul carried within the monster blood. Having been slain, this peak-level third-tier sea monster would undoubtedly be driven mad. By activating the imprint, Chen Fei also brought forth this madness. However, as a result, if someone were to sense this aura from afar, they would think that the peak-level third-tier sea monster was in a state of rage. Chen Fei suppressed the sea monster¡¯s aura and gazed at the imprint on the back of his hand. At the moment, this imprint didn¡¯t enhance his combat abilities in any way. However, in certain special circumstances, it could likely yield unexpected effects. With the Blood Refining Art perfected, Chen Fei could finally begin practicing the Soul Breaking Technique. The Soul Breaking Technique, due to its incomplete nature, would directly drain the qi and blood from the body during regular practice. When Chen Fei saw Xiao Guangji¡¯s emaciated appearance in the Black Divine Domain, it wasn¡¯t an accident but the inevitable result of practicing the incomplete Soul Breaking Technique. ¡°Soul Breaking Technique (Incomplete) simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Soul Breaking Technique (Incomplete) transformed into Dream Entry Technique!¡± Simplifying the incomplete Soul Breaking Technique cost Chen Fei over a hundred middle-grade elemental stones, making it slightly more expensive than the Profound Heavenly Sword. Clearly, according to the interface, the level of the Soul Secret Techniques was higher than that of ordinary elemental techniques. The result of the simplification was the Dream Entry Technique, which was something Chen Fei hadn¡¯t anticipated. This meant that if Chen Fei had initially obtained the complete Dream Entry Technique, it might have been a technique of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with a complete soul cultivation system. However, unfortunately, the Dream Entry Technique Chen Fei obtained was only twenty percent complete, even more incomplete than the Soul Breaking Technique. Time flew by, and another three days passed. Just as the one-month rest period for Chen Fei¡¯s mission was coming to an end, his clone also reached Great Completion in the Shadow Escape Technique. Chen Fei slightly activated the Blood Refining Art, blending his aura, and left the Sea Dominion City. Three hundred miles outside the city, Chen Fei slew a mid-level third-tier sea monster with a single sword strike. This crab-like sea monster didn¡¯t even comprehend what was happening before its consciousness faded into oblivion. A bit farther away, a lower-level third-tier sea monster witnessed this scene. Its already enormous eyes seemed on the verge of popping out as it immediately turned and fled into the sea in a frenzy. It couldn¡¯t accept the fact that a mere Combined Aperture Tempering realm early-stage martial artist had effortlessly slain a mid-level third-tier sea monster. The sight was too overwhelming for the lower-level third-tier sea monster to handle. Stepping forward, Chen Fei¡¯s figure blurred and then vanished. The next moment, a figure seemed to materialize out of thin air in front of the lower-level third-tier sea monster, and a sword pierced its forehead. The mighty and fierce sword energy completely pulverized the flesh and blood within its body, leaving only a intact monster core. But even though the monster core remained intact, its consciousness had long been obliterated by the sword energy. This lower-level third-tier sea monster naturally couldn¡¯t survive. With a gesture of his right hand, Chen Fei caught the monster core, his figure blurring and disappearing once more, only to reappear beside the crab-like sea monster from earlier. Teleportation! Chen Fei had become proficient in using the Teleportation technique, and the constant practice in the training room over the recent period had further enhanced his mastery of it. As a result, Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation distance had increased compared to the initial seventeen miles. A shadow emerged from behind Chen Fei, revealing his clone. With a gesture of his right hand, the spiritual essence from the crab-like sea monster was directly infused into Chen Fei¡¯s clone. Chen Fei¡¯s clone, originally at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm, abruptly broke through and leaped into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. As the clone continued to digest the spiritual essence, its aura continued to rise. Finally, the clone¡¯s aura stopped at the position of the second stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, almost reaching the peak of the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Another step forward, and it could enter the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°Swoosh!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s clone wielded a lower-grade magical weapon, sweeping it forward with a surge of sword energy that seemed to connect heaven and earth. Without a physical body, the clone couldn¡¯t benefit from the Profound Suppresing Dragon Elephant, but with the Great Completion-stage Profound Heavenly Sword, its strength far surpassed that of an ordinary initial-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist. Although it couldn¡¯t achieve the same level of dominance in the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm as Chen Fei once did, even the top geniuses among the major factions would likely be defeated by the clone after a hundred moves. Half an hour later, Chen Fei¡¯s clone appeared at the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect. Qu Qingsheng and the others looked at Chen Fei with some confusion, unsure why his main body had come here. ¡°This is my clone,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile, seeing the puzzled expressions of Qu Qingsheng and the others. ¡°Clone?¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qu Qingsheng and the others couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes slightly. They had clearly sensed the aura of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, so how could it be a clone? The clones mentioned in the Primordial Sword Scripture usually only possessed less than thirty percent of the strength of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The fact that Chen Fei had previously granted his clone the power of the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had already surprised them greatly. However, that was somewhat within their acceptance range. After all, they didn¡¯t understand the subtleties of Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques, as the clone technique was just a powerful Combined Aperture Tempering realm clone technique. But having a clone with the strength of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was truly astonishing. Even though they didn¡¯t understand the Combined Aperture Tempering realm much, they could still grasp how difficult it was to have a Combined Aperture Tempering realm clone. To some extent, this meant that their sect had directly gained an additional Combined Aperture Tempering realm combat power, which was of great significance. ¡°Will this attract the attention of others?¡± Qu Qingsheng suddenly worried. ¡°It¡¯s possible. Therefore, my clone usually presents itself as an Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. However, you all know the true strength of my clone now.¡± ¡¯ Chen Fei nodded as the clone¡¯s aura decreased and settled at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. Carrying the secret comes with its risks, but if others were to uncover it it wouldn¡¯t be a big issue. Chen Fei was already fearless against ordinary factions. As for the top factions, if they truly desired this technique, Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind selling it at a high price in exchange for resources. For true powerhouses, the improvement in combat effectiveness from this technique is minimal. Moreover, the difficulty of cultivation is extremely high. Without the innate talent of someone like Chen Daoheng, who reached enlightenment, one can only cultivate their clone to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even if it¡¯s their limit. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Twenty days later, Chen Fei was practicing in a secret chamber. Suddenly, a huge power fluctuation swept through the Sea Dominion City The city¡¯s defensive formation shook violently, causing even the training chambers to tremble incessantly. Chen Fei opened his eyes, his figure flickering as he appeared on the streets of the Sea Dominion City. Looking towards the south, he saw that the elemental energy of the heavens and earth there had become completely turbulent. A beam of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, and in his black and white vision, the distance was continuously drawn closer. There, the auras of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and fourth-tier sea monsters soared into the sky! Chapter 608 - Chapter 608: Chasing Stars and Moon Chapter 608: Chasing Stars and Moon Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The immense waves surged towards the towering mountain cliffs from all directions, thick mist rising from the sea but dissipating after just a few meters, vanquished by an unseen force. The Enlightenment Tower floated in mid-air, enveloping Min Yanlu within. No energy could penetrate its shield except for the pure essence of heaven and earth. Min Yanlu¡¯s lips were stained with blood, his face pale. The blade in his hand radiated a formidable sword intent, pressing down on all sides. Members of the Thousand Feathers Alliance were aware of Min Yanlu¡¯s possession of the Enlightenment Tower, but his true weapon of combat was the Heavenly Manifestation Blade, obtained years ago in the Boundless Sea Storm Domain. The Enlightenment Tower was forged by Min Yanlu upon his return to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, initially as a rudimentary spiritual treasure, later empowered by the collective faith of the alliance, thus attaining its current form. The tower defended while the blade attacked. However, a concave area appeared on the tower¡¯s body at this moment, faintly revealing the interior. Min Yanlu looked ahead, two fourth-tier sea monsters glaring at him, blocking all possible escape routes. A meticulously planned trap had ensnared Min Yanlu completely. Hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei stood within the Sea Dominion City, despite extending his Heavenly Eyes to their utmost limit, the distance was too great. Moreover, the formidable aura of the Mountain Sea Realm and the fourth-tier sea monsters had already distorted the surrounding essence of heaven and earth. In such circumstances, forcibly observing became even more challenging for Chen Fei. Yet, vaguely, Chen Fei sensed that the fourth-tier sea monsters seemed to have the upper hand in terms of aura. There were only three individuals in the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance at the Mountain Sea Realm. If Min Yanlu was not within the Sea Dominion City at this moment, then the person in the distance was highly likely Min Yanlu himself. Thinking about the raging essence of heaven and earth in that direction, along with the recent situation of sea monsters around the Sea Dominion City, and the sudden slaying of four peak third-tier sea monsters, an ominous premonition gripped Chen Fei¡¯s heart. In the battles at the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t intervene at the moment. However, it didn¡¯t mean he couldn¡¯t make other preparations. Chen Fei first sought out Tong Linyun, recounting what he had seen and some of his speculations. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Tong Linyun¡¯s expression subtly changed. The recent slaying of third-tier peak sea monsters had cheered Tong Linyun up, but deep down, she understood that the outcome of the war between humans and sea monsters ultimately depended on the result between the Mountain Sea Realm and the fourth-tier sea monsters. If there were no fourth-tier sea monsters on the other side, this war might not have even occurred, at most, just a few scattered third-tier sea monsters attempting to enter the Thousand Feathers Alliance. But because of the presence of fourth-tier sea monsters, everything changed. As much as slaying third-tier sea monsters mattered, it wasn¡¯t crucial to the outcome of the war. Tong Linyun didn¡¯t dare to delay and quickly went to his own sect to make arrangements and give orders. Although it might be a false alarm, one¡¯s life was at stake, and being adequately prepared never hurt. Chen Fei then proceeded to inform Qin Haishan and the others of what he had seen. The expressions of Qin Haishan and the others changed drastically. Qin Haishan and the others were relatively lucky. Despite inevitable injuries during their time at the Sea Dominion City, they managed to preserve their lives. It was only Yu Shoucheng who had a bit of bad luck, being struck by a blow from a third-tier mid-stage sea monster, almost fatally wounded, but luckily managed to escape in the end. ¡°It¡¯s not the worst yet, but it¡¯s better to prepare early,¡± Chen Fei said, casting another glance towards the south. At this moment, the essence of heaven and earth there had ceased its frenzy and become thoroughly obscured. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t even sense the aura of the Mountain Sea Realm and the fourth-tier sea monsters amidst it. In the grayscale vision, the lines concerning the Mountain Sea Realm and the fourth-tier sea monsters had already been severed. It wasn¡¯t because they had all perished but because of a force too formidable, severing Chen Fei¡¯s access to their information. The Heavenly Eye was remarkable, almost capable of excavating desired information from the past, but it required the power level to be beneath Chen Fei¡¯s, or at least at the same Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Once the power exceeded a tier, the efficacy of the Heavenly Eye would sharply decline. It wasn¡¯t a flaw of the Heavenly Eye but rather Chen Fei¡¯s own insufficient power and the several Eye Techniques integrated with it, ultimately still belonging to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, lacking the support of soul power. Over at the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei¡¯s clone had already summoned all disciples. If any situation arose, Chen Fei¡¯s clone could promptly evacuate all disciples. Emotions within the Sea Dominion City began to grow somewhat anxious. While Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye technique was extraordinary, among the other top ten forces, there were also formidable eye techniques. For instance, the Phoenix Eye of the Fengwu Pavilion, and the Shadow Abyss Eye of the Shadow Abyss Sect, were both capable of capturing the subtle details they required. Although they couldn¡¯t clearly see what was happening hundreds of miles away, they could sense the ferocious and violent atmosphere to some extent. Within the main headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, everyone floated outside the southern wall, anxiously gazing into the distance. Min Yanlu is over there, with his nearly limit-breaking explosive power in the same source technique. They could clearly sense this. Actually, many within the Sea Dominion City had also guessed this point. After all, in the Mountain Sea Realm, there were truly only three individuals, making it easy to figure out. ¡°Senior Brother, what should we do¡­¡± Gu Danying turned to look at the person beside him, broad-shouldered with a scar on his right cheek, none other than Min Yanlu¡¯s senior disciple, Shen Yanhe. The others all looked at Shen Yanhe, not knowing what to do. Shen Yanhe furrowed his brows, remaining silent as he felt the gazes around him, quietly sighing inwardly. They didn¡¯t know what to do, and neither did Shen Yanhe. The Mountain Sea Realm was much stronger than the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even at its pinnacle. In this tier of combat, they couldn¡¯t say they were completely useless, but their effectiveness was indeed somewhat lacking. ¡°Prepare the Fixed Spirit Formation, let¡¯s go!¡± After hesitating for a moment, Shen Yanhe¡¯s eyes showed determination as he spoke in a deep voice, then flew towards the battle zone, taking the lead. Regardless of the circumstances, knowing that their master Min Yanlu could potentially fall into a trap and be in danger, if they remained indifferent here, it would be too callous. ¡°Alright!¡± Gu Danying and the others didn¡¯t hesitate at all, tightly following behind Shen Yanhe. The Fixed Spirit Formation could concentrate the strength of several individuals together. Although its effectiveness against fourth-tier sea monsters was not significant, at least it provided them with some resistance. Perhaps rushing over could help a little. Of course, the greater possibility is that they will be wiped out by the fourth-tier sea monsters. Within the Sea Dominion City, the pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from several top forces glanced at each other upon seeing Shen Yanhe and the others¡¯ actions, ultimately sighing. They couldn¡¯t bring themselves to make such a decision to rescue, not only because they lacked top-tier formations like the Fixed Spirit Formation, rendering their resistance against fourth-tier sea monsters almost nil. It could be said that if they were to face even a casual attack from a fourth-tier sea monster head-on, they would be instantly obliterated without any chance of survival. Even if they were merely grazed, severe injuries would be the lightest outcome, with the greater possibility being struggling a few more times before meeting death. Furthermore, emotionally, Min Yanlu was the Alliance Master. Although he didn¡¯t oppress the forces under the alliance, he also didn¡¯t offer much guidance in cultivation. The Thousand Feathers Alliance demanded they come to the Sea Dominion City to resist the sea monsters, and they wouldn¡¯t disobey this order. However, to voluntarily seek out fourth-tier sea monsters and fight desperately, they couldn¡¯t bring themselves to do it. People cherish their lives, especially in such almost certain death situations. Chen Fei also saw Shen Yanhe and the others leaving, confirming his suspicions. Facing fourth-tier sea monsters, Shen Yanhe and the others were still going, indicating that Min Yanlu¡¯s situation was indeed dire. Chen Fei furrowed his brows. If Min Yanlu really encountered problems, there would be hardly anyone in the Sea Dominion City who could escape. Even Chen Fei himself couldn¡¯t guarantee a flawless escape. Of course, because of his innate teleportation ability, as long as luck wasn¡¯t extremely bad, encountering a desperate pursuit from a peak third-tier sea monster, the probability of Chen Fei escaping was still high. However, for the people of the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei¡¯s guarantee was truly difficult to fulfill. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze suddenly narrowed as a large number of sea monsters began to appear outside the southern wall. These sea monsters didn¡¯t approach the Sea Dominion City but rather lurked about twenty miles away, as if waiting for something. Not only at the southern wall but also at the other three walls, sea monsters were approaching in astonishing numbers, with some emitting the aura of peak third-tier sea monsters. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed tightly. All these sea monsters were waiting for a signal. If Min Yanlu really encountered trouble, it would be the time when these sea monsters besieged the Sea Dominion City. There was still a glimmer of hope for Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts to break through, but they might be targeted by those third-tier sea monsters specifically. As for the Integration Realm experts, it would be entirely up to fate. The defenses of the Sea Dominion City rose, indicating the imminent danger posed by the approaching sea monsters, plunging the city into a dire situation. Chen Fei¡¯s true body arrived at the Primordial Sword Sect, looking at Qu Qingsheng and the others. Despite having already advanced to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, reaching the pinnacle of their strength, they paradoxically lacked the ability to save themselves from this predicament. Strength! In order to protect those around him in this chaotic world, Chen Fei needed greater strength. If the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm wasn¡¯t enough, then it had to be the pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm, or even the Mountain Sea Realm! Qu Qingsheng and the others saw the complex expression in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes and sensed the restlessness within the city. They understood something implicitly. It seemed that the Sea Dominion City had truly reached the brink of life and death, and their lives were entirely out of their control. Whether they could survive seemed to depend solely on luck. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hum!¡± A powerful fluctuation suddenly swept in from the north, prompting Chen Fei to instinctively look up and witness a massive cave mansion hurtling towards the south in a manner reminiscent of chasing stars and moons. The cave mansion grazed past the Sea Dominion City, causing the city¡¯s defenses to violently oscillate, as if they were on the verge of shattering at any moment. The people within the Sea Dominion City couldn¡¯t help but change their expressions upon seeing this cave mansion. Master Haiyue of Haiyue Mansion! Chapter 609 - Chapter 609: Monster King Chapter 609: Monster King Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s figure leaped onto the eaves and looked in the direction of the Haiyue Cave, precisely where Min Yanlu was at this moment. Many others, like Chen Fei, leaped onto the eaves, their faces showing relief. Though they were unaware of the danger Min Yanlu faced at this moment, the fact that Master Haiyue was willing to rush over suggested that the crisis could likely be averted. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered as several thoughts flashed through his mind. Regardless of whether Min Yanlu could evade this crisis, Chen Fei now needed to prepare several contingency plans. Not just for himself, but for the entire Primordial Sword Sect. If the situation in Haiyue City became irretrievable, Chen Fei wanted to bring as many disciples as possible to escape. All the disciples currently in Haiyue City had migrated from Immortal Cloud City, and Chen Fei knew each one of them. Perhaps some of them didn¡¯t interact much in normal days, but they were all wholeheartedly devoted to the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei swiftly approached Qu Qingsheng and whispered a few words to him. Qu Qingsheng nodded in understanding. Chen Fei¡¯s methods might not ultimately be effective, but he believed in doing what he could and leaving the rest to fate, as it was the only approach he could think of given his current strength. Hundreds of miles away, Shen Yanhe and the others sensed the commotion behind them, then turned to see the Haiyue Cave, their faces all lit up with surprise. Master Haiyue and Min Yanlu were considered close friends, which was why Master Haiyue could freely move within the Thousand Feathers Alliance and make his Haiyue Cave so renowned within it. Previously, when Min Yanlu was guarding Haiyue City, Master Haiyue had actually appeared a few times, although his presence had become less frequent lately. When Min Yanlu encountered danger, Shen Yanhe and the others immediately thought of Master Haiyue. However, they couldn¡¯t reach him, so they had to prepare to face the situation themselves. Standing atop the cave mansion, Master Haiyue looked ahead with a solemn expression. Sensing Shen Yanhe and the others¡¯ presence, he glanced down. Seeing their posture, Master Haiyue understood their intentions, and his solemn expression eased slightly. Having such disciples, Min Yanlu¡¯s choice of disciples was not a failure. In just a moment, hundreds of miles passed by leisurely, and Master Haiyue could already see Min Yanlu¡¯s struggling figure. The radiance of the Enlightenment Tower had dimmed significantly, with scars covering its surface, as if it could shatter at any moment. Even with the Enlightenment Tower mitigating most of the force, Min Yanlu was severely injured. The physical advantage of the sea monsters, especially after reaching the fourth stage, had not diminished but had instead increased. For Min Yanlu to hold his ground against two opponents and last until now was already an extraordinary feat. However, without Master Haiyue¡¯s intervention, Min Yanlu would ultimately perish, without even a chance to escape. To lure Min Yanlu here, the sea monsters had paid a considerable price and were determined to keep him here at all costs. Seemingly sensing Master Haiyue¡¯s arrival, the attacks of the two Fourth-Tier sea monsters against Min Yanlu became even more ferocious, sometimes even disregarding Min Yanlu¡¯s counterattacks to inflict heavier injuries upon him. Moreover, in the exchange of injuries, the sea monsters had always held the upper hand. Not only were their physical bodies stronger, but their recovery speed surpassed that of martial practitioners by a significant margin. It¡¯s precisely in terms of mental and spiritual strength that the sea monsters are somewhat weaker. If not for this disadvantage, they would have likely overwhelmed all martial practitioners of the same level. ¡°Boom!¡± With tremendous force, the Haiyue Cave smashed onto the prohibition set up by the sea monsters. Min Yanlu let out a low roar, his sharp blade intent suppressing the surroundings, forcing back the two sea monsters, and smoothly arriving by Master Haiyue¡¯s side. ¡°Cough!¡± Min Yanlu spat out a mouthful of blood, his face suddenly turning pale, and his aura starting to decline. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Master Haiyue looked at Min Yanlu, his voice heavy. ¡°Not dead yet,¡± Min Yanlu shook his head, his gaze fixed on the two sea monsters ahead. ¡°You should have let Xu Xizhang come with you,¡± Master Haiyue frowned. ¡°He¡¯s already here. By now, he should be engaged with one of the Fourth-Tier monster kings,¡± Min Yanlu replied. Taking a deep breath, his gaze hardened as he continued, ¡°I thought there were only two Fourth-Tier monster kings on the other side, so I let Xizhang handle one while I tried to slay the other. Turns out, those monster kings had the same idea as me.¡± Hearing that there were three Fourth-Tier monster kings on the opposing side, Master Haiyue¡¯s eyebrows raised involuntarily. Min Yanlu should have thought to inform him to act together, but Master Haiyue had been preoccupied with other matters. Today, Master Haiyue happened to return and sensed the situation here, thus rushing over promptly. ¡°Let¡¯s retreat to Haiyue City first!¡± Controlling the cave mansion, Master Haiyue drifted backward, his eyes fixed firmly on the two monster kings ahead. ¡°Roar!¡± A deafening roar erupted from one of the monster kings, causing the vital energy of heaven and earth to tremble violently. Countless sound waves converged and struck towards Master Haiyue. ¡°Activate!¡± With a low shout, Master Haiyue expanded the Haiyue Cave, forming a mountain-like barrier in front of him. In the next moment, a violent sound echoed through the heavens and earth, causing the clouds in all directions to dissipate almost completely. Only the ferocious power transmitted to the sea surface, then surged out in the form of a tsunami, spreading in all directions. Inside Haiyue City, Chen Fei made some preparations, occasionally looking towards the south, trying to discern the current situation from various details. Compared to the optimism of others, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have too much confidence in this battle. The appearance of Master Haiyue was definitely a morale booster, but the sea monsters they faced were not to be underestimated. If just one more Master Haiyue could turn the tide, then the war between them and the sea monsters would have ended long ago. At this moment, with the sea monsters only twenty miles away from Haiyue City, it was completely impossible for Chen Fei to secretly lead the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect to escape. Daring to flee, let alone considering how Haiyue City might react upon discovery later on. Simply attempting to smuggle out so many martial practitioners from under the noses of so many sea monsters was an impossible task. Even if they were to be discovered by the sea monsters, they would become targets of collective aggression, attacked by all at once. At that time, they might not just face a single third-stage pinnacle sea monster targeting them; instead, it could be a group of third-stage pinnacle sea monsters tearing them apart into pieces. Just the thought of it sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted towards the northwest of the city, where the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was stationed in Haiyue City. At this moment, if one considered who had the best chance of escaping, Chen Fei¡¯s first thought was the people of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Compared to those turncoats who only sought to gain advantages from both sides¡¯ conflicts, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion undoubtedly aimed to overthrow the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. Regarding whether they were colluding with the sea monsters, Chen Fei was the first one not to believe it. Since there was collusion, there must be an escape route provided to the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Among the several contingency plans Chen Fei had prepared, one of them involved the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. When the situation became untenable, Chen Fei would keep an eye on the movements of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, hoping for the possibility of accompanying them to escape with the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei was pondering when his expression suddenly shifted, and he looked towards the south. Just now, he had faintly sensed some changes in the situation there, although it wasn¡¯t about detecting any specific aura; it was purely inferred from the fluctuations in the natural energy of the heavens and earth. However, it was too far away, and Chen Fei couldn¡¯t confirm whether his perception was accurate. After all, the natural energy there had already been disrupted by the battles in the Mountain Sea Realm. The Heavenly Eye could only search for some patterns amidst this disrupted energy. And just now, there had been significant changes in the patterns of natural energy. Half an hour later, three grand auras returned from the south, and many people in the city showed excitement in their eyes. The only three Mountain Sea Realm experts within the Thousand Feathers Alliance were all currently in Haiyue City, and the city¡¯s power had reached its peak. Chen Fei, however, remained calm, frowning as he looked at the figures ahead. While others couldn¡¯t sense it, through the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei noticed that all three Mountain Sea Realm experts had been injured, with Min Yanlu and Xu Xizhang being the most severely injured. Master Haiyue was also injured, but among the three, his injuries were comparatively lighter, albeit only relatively. As night fell, a message spread throughout Haiyue City. Three days later, everyone would leave Haiyue City by boat, and the entire region where Haiyue City was located would be abandoned. This news caused a stir throughout Haiyue City. Abandoning Haiyue City meant losing the most frontline position of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. No one lived in the region where Haiyue City was located because it was constantly under attack by sea monsters, making it too dangerous to inhabit. However, abandoning this area meant that it would become the domain of the sea monsters in the future. Connected to this area were three other regions, where quite a number of people resided. In other words, those three regions would suddenly become the new frontline. Judging from the overall stance of the Alliance, it seems unlikely that they will organize such a large force to stop the sea monsters in the future. Could this indicate some sort of agreement with the sea monsters? The conflict between humans and sea monsters is extremely pronounced. In the past, sea monsters within the Thousand Feathers Alliance were all hunted down, but in the future, it¡¯s entirely uncertain who will be hunting whom. What can be foreseen is that the three regions connected to Haiyue City will likely undergo significant migration. After all, no one wants to face such a terrifying number of sea monsters. As a result of this chain reaction, it¡¯s likely that the territory of the Thousand Feathers Alliance will continue to shrink in the future, unless the Fourth-Tier monster kings among the sea monsters are eliminated to curb this situation. Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the massive ships departed from Haiyue City. The sects of Qin Haishan and his companions squeezed onto the same boat as the Primordial Sword Sect, while the sect where Tong Linyun belonged also sailed alongside the Primordial Sword Sect. However, after an hour, Chen Fei suddenly appeared on the deck of the ship, gazing up at the sky where, at some point, a massive burst of light erupted as if a second sun had appeared in the sky. After a few moments, the terrifying sound of an explosion surged forth, accompanied by horrifying fluctuations. All the ships were thrown into chaos, with some even breaking apart. Chen Fei turned his head to look into the distance, where the sea monsters had appeared once again, much like they did three days ago when they besieged the city. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Fei shouted lowly, using his elemental power to directly propel the ship towards the inner sea of the Alliance. Qin Haishan and his companions appeared one after another, following Chen Fei¡¯s lead and using their elemental power to push the ship forward. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The ships dashed forward like arrows released from a bow, speeding rapidly towards their destination. Tong Linyun controlled her sect¡¯s ship, closely following Chen Fei. At this moment, she placed all her hopes on Chen Fei. Chen Fei furrowed his brow tightly. He didn¡¯t know the details of the agreement between Min Yanlu and those sea monsters, but he figured that if they hadn¡¯t truly left the sea area around Haiyue City, then this siege wasn¡¯t over. Beams of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead as he observed the surrounding areas. Sea monsters were stationed in every direction, already prepared for battle. Among all the seas within the Alliance, the sea in front of them had the highest concentration of sea monsters. Chen Fei¡¯s mind raced as he steered the ship away from the main fleet, heading towards a different direction. Tong Linyun hesitated for a moment but didn¡¯t falter, sticking closely behind Chen Fei.. Chapter 610 - Chapter 610: Battle Across A Thousand Miles Chapter 610: Battle Across A Thousand Miles Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The roar of the warriors and the screech of the sea monsters echoed incessantly around them. Dozens of sword intents surrounded the entire ship, and any sea monster that came close was swiftly cut down by the sword intent. With Chen Fei¡¯s true essence manifested in the perfect realm, the Profound Heavenly Sword effortlessly dispatched these second-tier sea monsters. Occasionally, a third-tier sea monster would approach, but Chen Fei only wounded them before taking the opportunity to retreat. Killing third-tier late-stage sea monsters was no longer a difficult task for Chen Fei. However, standing out too much in this environment would only attract more enemies. Those third-tier late-stage or peak sea monsters were all focused on the top powers engaged in the siege, paying no attention to minor factions like the Primordial Sword Sect. At most, third-tier early-stage sea monsters would come over. As long as these third-tier early-stage sea monsters were hurt enough to feel their lives threatened, they would not dare to continue harassing. When a monster reached the third tier, its intelligence was almost on par with humans. The idea that monsters were ferocious and vengeful stemmed from not inflicting enough harm. Once they sensed a real threat to their lives, like humans, they would choose to avoid danger. Chen Fei scanned the surroundings with his Heavenly Eyes, constantly adjusting the direction of the ship, specifically selecting areas without sea monsters above the mid-level third tier to navigate. Although this direction deviated slightly from the route to the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s inland sea, it was definitely the safest choice. Other Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors were all in a panic, unable to maintain Chen Fei¡¯s level of calm consideration because they couldn¡¯t see the bigger picture. In the chaotic mixture of sea monsters and warrior auras, ordinary mental perception could no longer provide them with accurate feedback. As for the ability of Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors to perceive danger and fortune, on the battlefield, every place was dangerous, and there was no place where they could feel slightly safer. Without mentioning others, individuals like Qin Haishan were currently in a state of panic. Everywhere they looked, they saw scenes of sea monsters rushing towards them. All they could do now was to trust Chen Fei and follow closely behind him. Of course, they could also abandon their disciples, but the sea monsters had made specific arrangements for Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who attempted to flee alone. As soon as they spotted a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator acting alone, several sea monsters would rush up to surround and kill them. Therefore, at this moment, Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators with their disciples actually faced fewer attacks. But even though the attacks were fewer now, as the number of warriors gradually decreased, the intensity of the attacks would also increase. The sea monsters were boiling the frog in warm water, gradually consuming the group of warriors. Whether they were individuals fleeing alone or those fighting desperately to protect their disciples, none could escape. On the deck of the ship, everyone gazed at the endless sea monsters in the distance, their hands and feet ice-cold. Faced with such a situation, even Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators struggled to ensure their own safety, let alone the mere Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Of course, at this moment, Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could also attempt to abandon ship and try to swim through underwater. Although the sea monsters¡¯ encirclement was tight, it was impossible to make it completely airtight. Moreover, the depth below the sea surface was sufficient, so even though the sea monsters constantly probed with their spiritual senses, there were still some gaps. Therefore, if one¡¯s luck was good enough, it was possible to escape. On other ships at this moment, many Aperture Tempering realm warriors directly jumped into the sea, seeking their own path to survival. Occasionally, everyone from the Primordial Sword Sect glanced at Chen Fei floating in mid-air. All their hopes were now pinned on him. He led the Primordial Sword Sect to regain its former glory, and it could be foreseen that in the future, Chen Fei would lead the Primordial Sword Sect to new heights. Not only the Primordial Sword Sect but also the members of several other sects, like the Break Soul Sect, kept looking at Chen Fei, silently praying. It seemed that this was all they could do now. In the sky above, the battle between Min Yanlu and the Demon Monster had reached a fever pitch. Every collision of their attacks caused the elemental energy of heaven and earth to go into turmoil, creating huge fluctuations sweeping in all directions. That area had become a forbidden zone of life. Even if Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak cultivators approached, they would end up severely injured, with no room for even the slightest interference. The Fixed Spirit Formation set up by Shen Yanhe, and the others still had some effect when facing a Demon Monster. But unfortunately, at this level of power, there were several such forces, and the collisions between them rendered the Fixed Spirit Formation unable to be fully deployed, at best barely able to defend themselves. Even worse, with a bit of bad luck, the Fixed Spirit Formation could be directly torn apart, and Shen Yanhe and the others would perish. So at this moment, all Shen Yanhe and the others could do was to join forces to kill the peak third-tier sea monsters, reducing the pressure on other warriors. As for the outcome of the battle in the Mountain Sea Realm, it was no longer something they could participate in or decide. In the void, Min Yanlu¡¯s Heavenly Manifestation Blade transformed into nothingness as it cleaved down. The body of the Demon Monster ahead trembled slightly, although there were no visible injuries on its surface, its aura diminished slightly. Min Yanlu¡¯s strength in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm was undoubtedly outstanding. It was precisely because of this that Min Yanlu had chosen to guard the Sea Dominion City alone when facing the sea monster invasion. Even a few days ago, his plan to single-handedly slay an opposing Demon Monster had altered the entire course of the battle. However, unfortunately, while Min Yanlu was planning against the Demon Monster, the Demon Monster was also strategizing against him. If it hadn¡¯t been for the timely arrival of Master Haiyue that day, Min Yanlu might have perished. Nevertheless, being able to withstand the siege of two Monster Kings for such a long time demonstrated Min Yanlu¡¯s extraordinary strength. If it were Xu Xizhang who had just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm decades ago, facing a Demon Monster alone would have been a struggle, let alone facing two simultaneously. As the aura of the Demon Monster opposite him continued to decline, Min Yanlu took another step forward and cleaved down once more. The Demon Monster¡¯s aura continued to diminish, but Min Yanlu¡¯s complexion gradually turned pale. His injuries had not fully healed, or rather, they were difficult to heal. In the battle a few days ago, Min Yanlu had been severely wounded, with both his physical body and spiritual soul suffering direct injuries. In the Mountain Sea Realm, repairing the spiritual soul was an extremely difficult task once it was injured. Compared to this, injuries to the physical body and the mind were relatively minor. Of course, this didn¡¯t mean that injuries to the physical body and the mind were not important; it¡¯s just that compared to the spiritual soul, recovering from the former two would be much easier. Because the injuries were too severe, Min Yanlu and his companions eventually compromised and gave up control of the Sea Dominion City and the surrounding sea areas. They understood that by relinquishing one sea area, they were essentially indirectly surrendering the other sea areas connected to Sea Dominion City. And with time, the number of uncontrollable sea areas would only increase. But now, with their strength at a disadvantage, attempting to resist would likely result in the deaths of Min Yanlu or Xu Xizhang. And once the Thousand Feathers Alliance lost a member in the Mountain Sea Realm, it wouldn¡¯t just mean losing a few sea areas; it would trigger a full-scale assault by the sea monsters throughout the alliance. When that time comes, the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance will be in ruins, and the ultimate result may be that there will be no place for warriors within the alliance. When one¡¯s strength is inferior, it¡¯s inevitable to be on the receiving end of blows! During that battle, the three Monster Kings also suffered considerable injuries, with their spiritual souls similarly damaged. However, the nature of monsters dictates that even if their spiritual souls are injured, their combat power will not be greatly affected because their spiritual cultivation is inherently rough. In the past, this roughness was not an advantage, as it meant that the sea monsters progressed much slower than humans. Although sea monsters have longer lifespans, within the same period, the cultivation speed of the Mountain Sea Realm can far surpass that of sea monsters. But now, under the same injuries, this disadvantage suddenly doesn¡¯t seem so bad. As for injuries to the physical body, the bodies of monsters are naturally stronger than those of warriors at the same level, so they recover faster. Thus, with the same injuries, the sea monsters¡¯ ability to continue fighting is actually much stronger than that of humans. Moreover, the three Monster Kings, because they had set up traps in advance to surround and kill Min Yanlu, were much less injured than Min Yanlu. Xu Xizhang and Master Haiyue each held back one Demon Monster. The purpose of today¡¯s battle for the three Monster Kings was actually quite simple. Ideally, they wanted to leave only one of the three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators alive. Then, the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance would be at their mercy. If they couldn¡¯t leave just one, then they aimed to deepen the injuries of Min Yanlu or Xu Xizhang to the point where they couldn¡¯t fully recover for decades, or even centuries. If they could achieve this, the future ownership of the large swathes of territory in the Thousand Feathers Alliance would also fall into the hands of the sea monsters. As for the ordinary human warriors below, their goal was simply to kill as many as possible, especially those in the late stages or at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, who should be eradicated as much as possible. The possibility of new Mountain Sea Realm cultivators emerging among the warriors was extremely low. The sea monsters¡¯ intentions were not difficult to guess, but Min Yanlu and the others had no choice but to respond. This was a tactic where, no matter what you chose, you had to face it. Chen Fei naturally couldn¡¯t influence the battle in the sky. He didn¡¯t have the strength for it yet. All Chen Fei could do now was to preserve himself and then try to protect his disciples and acquaintances as much as possible. As Chen Fei continually changed the orientation of the ship, the number of warriors and sea monsters around gradually decreased. Whenever sea monsters from a distance spotted the ship where Chen Fei was and attempted to rush over to surround and kill them, Chen Fei would preemptively control the ship to turn away, making the sea monsters abandon their pursuit. If there was no other choice, Chen Fei would choose to charge with the ship. ¡°Roar!¡± A mid-level third-tier turtle-type sea monster roared at Chen Fei, instantly causing tension on the deck. Tong Linyun flew in from behind and intercepted the sea monster. Initially, members of Tong Linyun¡¯s sect were somewhat puzzled as to why their sect¡¯s elder would choose to follow an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But now, they vaguely understood. This person¡¯s perception of danger had reached an incredible level. Amidst the chaos, he managed to lead everyone and avoid the majority of dangers. It was only now that they encountered the first mid-level third-tier sea monster. Looking around now, the sea monsters in the distance had already diminished by more than half. However strong the perception of danger was, without absolute strength, it was all just talk. Just like the current situation with the mid-level third-tier sea monster, there was no way to avoid it. If it weren¡¯t for their elder, everyone would have perished.. Chapter 611 - Chapter 611: Condescending Chapter 611: Condescending Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Qin Haishan glanced at Tong Linyun with some relief. If it weren¡¯t for a strong mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert following them, they wouldn¡¯t have had many options facing this turtle monster. Their only choice was for several people to step forward and try to resist as much as possible, allowing the boat to sail first. As for whether anyone would die afterwards, it would entirely depend on their luck. Chen Fei remained expressionless, glancing back at the empty void behind, though there was clearly no one there. After a moment, Tong Linyun returned. The turtle monster, unable to break through Tong Linyun¡¯s defense, hesitated for a moment and didn¡¯t continue wasting time here. After all, one warrior could hold it back, and although the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were somewhat weaker, if they were to besiege it, it might endanger its life. The turtle monster¡¯s attempt to besiege these warriors was not only because it obeyed the orders of the monster king, but also because it wanted to devour the flesh and blood of the warriors to accelerate its own growth. Just as monsters valued warriors, warriors were also a great tonic for monsters. By consuming more, they could greatly shorten their cultivation and advancement time. Therefore, this siege was half the monster king¡¯s command and half their own willingness. In the future, opportunities for such widespread consumption of warriors would not come easily. The sea monsters on the surrounding sea surface became fewer and fewer, and the chaotic atmosphere accumulated dissipated, relieving the heavy pressure in everyone¡¯s hearts. A feeling of rebirth after disaster emerged in the hearts of all, not only for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but even for Qin Haishan and others, the feeling was the same. Chen Fei looked at the calm sea ahead, suddenly turned the boat in another direction, and ran towards it. Everyone was startled, but no one objected. In the time just now, Chen Fei had already proved everything. The boat had just sailed for a while when ripples appeared in the sea dozens of miles behind, followed by a dark shadow emerging from below the sea, swiftly chasing towards Chen Fei¡¯s direction. Compared to other sea monsters, the shadow appeared extremely slender, and the sinister shadow at the head position made people feel fearful. Chen Fei sensed the movement behind him, frowned slightly, and scanned the surroundings with his Heavenly Eyes. At this point, it was far from safe. Underneath the sea behind them was a third-tier late-stage sea serpent monster. Chen Fei was not afraid now, but if a fight broke out, it would attract a lot of attention. Even if Chen Fei could quickly resolve the battle, the death of a third-tier late-stage sea monster would immediately attract attention. But at the current speed of the boat, even if Chen Fei used elemental force to push it, it would definitely not be faster than the pursuit of the third-tier late-stage sea monster. The commotion caused by the third-tier late-stage sea monster behind them was sensed by Tong Linyun and the others, and they all felt a slight change in atmosphere, their faces turning pale. A third-tier late-stage sea monster was a force they absolutely couldn¡¯t resist. But now that they were already here, would they fail like this? Although they knew that escaping from this siege was not so simple, and even life-threatening, they never expected that it would end with being buried by a third-tier late-stage sea monster. Wouldn¡¯t all their previous efforts have been in vain then? Tong Linyun looked anxiously at Chen Fei. At this moment, it seemed that only Chen Fei could provide them with a sense of security. But facing a third-tier late-stage sea monster, even though Chen Fei could crush it at will in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡­ But how could they resist a third-tier late-stage sea monster? Qin Haishan and the others also looked towards Chen Fei. It was time for the next decision. Should they continue dragging the boat along, which might lead to complete annihilation, or should they each flee for their lives? Dragging the boat along might result in total disaster, whereas fleeing separately might offer a slightly better chance of survival. At least some of them might have the opportunity to survive. Especially since they were now far from the center of the sea monster siege, a little more distance and they could actually leave this area of the sea. Chen Fei remained silent, continuously calculating his current position, the position of the sea serpent, and the positions of other sea monsters in the distance that might have sensed the commotion here. As time passed, not only those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but even those on the deck who were in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, sensed the majestic momentum of the third-tier late-stage sea monster behind them. The kind of breath that seemed to tear life apart made many in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm pale. For ordinary third-tier sea monsters, they were already unstoppable for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, let alone this kind of third-tier late-stage sea monster, which was like a natural disaster. And they knew that the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts on their side couldn¡¯t resist this third-tier late-stage sea monster at all. So, were they going to be abandoned, and in the end, each left to escape on their own luck? Without the protection of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, even encountering a few second-tier sea monsters here would leave them with no chance of survival, and this area of the sea happened to have the largest number of second-tier sea monsters. Qin Haishan and the others saw Chen Fei¡¯s lack of response and felt anxious, but they didn¡¯t know how to urge him. They could only turn to Tong Linyun.¡¯ As the only mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert among them, Tong Linyun seemed more suitable to give orders at this moment than Chen Fei. Feeling the gaze of the others, Tong Linyun couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. If Chen Fei didn¡¯t speak, how could her words be effective? Moreover, Tong Linyun didn¡¯t believe that her idea would ultimately be more correct than Chen Fei¡¯s. Ever since the last time when she was saved by Chen Fei in a nearly life-threatening situation, Chen Fei had occupied an absolutely special place in Tong Linyun¡¯s heart. Without experiencing the near-death situation and being saved by someone, one couldn¡¯t understand this feeling. As the third-tier sea monster behind them drew closer, the panic on everyone¡¯s faces became more and more evident. The feeling of knowing that one might die in the next moment but being unable to do anything about it was the most despairing. ¡°No need to panic, it¡¯s just a third-tier late-stage sea monster,¡± Chen Fei said softly as he noticed the expressions of the others. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qin Haishan and the others were stunned for a moment, not quite understanding the meaning behind Chen Fei¡¯s words. They even wondered if they were too nervous and had misinterpreted Chen Fei¡¯s words. Tong Linyun also looked at Chen Fei with some confusion. Did Chen Fei now have the power to resist a third-tier late-stage sea monster? With Chen Fei¡¯s strength surpassing that of a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, it wasn¡¯t entirely impossible for him to resist a third-tier late-stage sea monster to some extent. But Chen Fei¡¯s current words seemed to imply more than just barely holding off. Chen Fei didn¡¯t explain further. When the sea serpent approached within ten miles of the boat from behind, Chen Fei activated the mark on the back of his hand. A fierce and brutal aura suddenly burst from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei then restrained this aura and smashed it at a position not far from the sea serpent. The sea serpent, which had been swiftly swimming, suddenly paused, its large eyes filled with fear and confusion. How could the aura of a peak third-tier sea monster appear here? The slender body of the sea serpent rose abruptly from below the sea surface, looking at the human boats in the distance. Instead of dispelling its doubts, the confusion in its eyes deepened. Were the humans on these two boats being targeted by other sea monsters, and was this a warning from them? The sea serpent was filled with doubts, feeling that something was not quite right, but its pursuit came to a halt. Compared to these two potential prey, the fate of offending a peak third-tier sea monster would undoubtedly be more tragic. With its current strength, the sea serpent didn¡¯t have much resistance against a peak third-tier sea monster. After hesitating for a moment, the sea serpent returned to the sea, no longer pursuing the boats, but swimming towards other directions. There were plenty of prey around; there was no need to take too much risk. Although Chen Fei immediately restrained the aura of the peak third-tier sea monster and directed it towards a distance, the fleeting aura still left Qin Haishan and the others dumbfounded. They couldn¡¯t handle a third-tier late-stage sea serpent, let alone a peak third-tier sea monster. Wasn¡¯t this forcing them to walk into the jaws of death? However, Qin Haishan and the others quickly realized that the aura of the peak third-tier sea monster originated from Chen Fei, indicating that this was some kind of secret technique. What kind of secret technique was this, so exaggerated that it could simulate such a fierce aura? They had never heard of such a technique before, not even the slightest bit of information. Feeling once again towards the distance, they found that the third-tier late-stage sea monster had changed course, no longer pursuing them. Qin Haishan and the others couldn¡¯t help but show expressions of joy on their faces. Although they didn¡¯t know what Chen Fei¡¯s secret technique was, the fact that the third-tier late-stage sea monster had given up the chase was the most crucial thing. While the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts sensed the changes in Chen Fei¡¯s aura, those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, who didn¡¯t have such strong perception abilities, were still confused, not understanding why the third-tier late-stage sea monster behind them suddenly gave up the chase. The pursuit of this third-tier late-stage sea monster had been the last obstacle for the sea monsters. With the help of Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eyes, the boat changed course several times and finally completely escaped from the siege of the sea monsters. Hundreds of miles away, the elemental energy in the sky was still in chaos, indicating that the battle between the Mountain Sea Realm and the monster king was far from over. As the boat completely left the area where the Sea Dominion City was located everyone¡¯s hearts were relieved and smiles involuntarily appeared on their faces. Under the layers of siege by the sea monsters, they unexpectedly emerged unscathed, with many individuals escaping unharmed from the encirclement. This was simply unimaginable. As the boat sailed into the sea cliff area for over a hundred miles, the expressions of everyone relaxed. However, Chen Fei suddenly paused, gazing at the void ahead. Tong Linyun and the others were puzzled, scanning their surroundings with their senses, but found nothing. ¡°How did you develop this kind of perception? Back then, outside Sea Dominion City, you were able to detect me. And how did you generate the aura of the peak third-tier sea monster earlier?¡± The voice came from all directions, and a figure emerged from the void, standing in the sky, looking down at Chen Fei, paying no attention to the others. ¡°I¡¯m becoming more and more curious about you!¡± Shi Yuanmin chuckled softly. Late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Tong Linyun and the others, upon hearing Shi Yuanmin¡¯s words and sensing his aura, turned pale. Having just escaped from the pursuit of the third-tier late-stage sea monster, they now faced a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, and¡¯ it was obvious that the newcomer was hostile. Out of the frying pan and into the fire! But the aura of the peak third-tier sea monster emanating from Chen Fei seemed to have no effect on Shi Yuanmin. Shi Yuanmin now appeared without any restraint, clearly showing that he had no intention of sparing anyone present! Chapter 612 - Chapter 612: Unsheathing Chapter 612: Unsheathing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On the deck, Qu Qingsheng and others looked at Shi Yuanmin, then glanced at the expressions of Qin Haishan and several others. The reborn hope after escaping the pursuit of sea monsters instantly plummeted again. Compared to the unrestrained aura of the sea monsters, Shi Yuanmin¡¯s current momentum was not particularly strong. In the eyes of those in the Aperture Tempering realm, they only felt it was profound, like an abyss, but they couldn¡¯t discern his specific cultivation level. However, the fact that Tong Linyun¡¯s expression changed indicated the undeniable level of Shi Yuanmin¡¯s cultivation. ¡°Those sea monsters seem as though they trust you, as they haven¡¯t attacked you,¡± Chen Fei said calmly to Shi Yuanmin. When Chen Fei controlled the ship to evade everywhere in the waters of Sea Dominion City, he had actually sensed Shi Yuanmin¡¯s surveillance from behind. Although the concealment techniques of the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were extraordinary, there were quite a few third-tier late-stage sea monsters. Even if Shi Yuanmin concealed himself, he would definitely be discovered. But those sea monsters deliberately turned a blind eye to Shi Yuanmin, indicating that there must be a special mark on him, allowing them to ignore his presence. It was precisely because of this that Shi Yuanmin could linger behind Chen Fei, intending to capture him directly at the right moment. In today¡¯s special circumstances, the deaths of martial artists were quite normal. If Chen Fei and his group were to disappear entirely, no one would suspect a thing. On the contrary, waiting for Chen Fei to return to the Primordial Sword Sect before taking action would seem a bit conspicuous. Thus, Shi Yuanmin arrived. As for Qin Haishan and the others who saw him, they could be eliminated directly. In Shi Yuanmin¡¯s eyes, these were just martial artists at the Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s initial stage who couldn¡¯t even withstand a single blow from him. As for Tong Linyun, she was just a minor obstacle, nothing more. As for the cultivators at the Aperture Tempering realm on the ship? It would be effortless to exterminate them. ¡°You seem to know quite a bit. It was you who killed Ning Yanding and the others, right?¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Shi Yuanmin squinted his eyes, staring at Chen Fei, and said, ¡°First-rate perception and such a magical concealment technique!¡± In the depths of Shi Yuanmin¡¯s eyes, a hint of greed emerged. Chen Fei must have some extraordinary opportunity, obtaining a top-notch inheritance. Otherwise, how could a martial artist from such a small sect break through to the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in such a short time? Not only the speed of cultivation but also the various magical and mysterious techniques displayed were unheard of by Shi Yuanmin. Just like the aura of that fake third-tier peak sea monster, Shi Yuanmin, who was following behind at the time, was startled, thinking that a real third-tier peak sea monster had appeared nearby. Before Min Yanlu cleaned up some of the internal spies, it¡¯s estimated that he had some connection with Chen Fei. All these circumstances unexpectedly appeared on a martial artist who had just broken through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in less than ten years. If Min Yuanmin hadn¡¯t personally probed into it, he probably wouldn¡¯t believe it. Tong Linyun looked at Chen Fei, not knowing how to deal with the situation in front of her. For them, the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was too formidable. Compared to third-tier late-stage sea monsters, killing someone in the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be cleaner and more efficient. If previously, facing third-tier late-stage sea monsters, many people could escape with their lives, facing Min Yuanmin in this sea area, there was simply no escape. After all, most of the monster beasts targeted the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and they didn¡¯t necessarily have to pursue it to the end. But as long as Min Yuanmin wanted to kill, no matter where they hid, they would be directly exposed. Because of the mental marks Min Yuanmin placed on everyone, with their cultivation realms, they simply couldn¡¯t erase them in a short time. And this, in turn, sealed their fate. Chen Fei didn¡¯t answer Min Yuanmin¡¯s words, instead, he turned to Tong Linyun and said, ¡°You go first. I¡¯ll hold him off for a while and catch up with you later.¡± ¡°Form a formation. With so many of us, we¡¯re not without the power to fight!¡± Tong Linyun said in a low voice. The disparity between the early and middle stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm compared to the late stage was evident, but those capable of forming defensive formations were not entirely devoid of combat capabilities. However, the speed of movement in the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was too fast. In the end, the result would only be a delay in the speed of death. In terms of the final outcome, there wasn¡¯t much of a difference. ¡°Hahaha!¡± It seemed that Min Yuanmin heard Tong Linyun¡¯s words and burst into loud laughter. Then, he turned his gaze to Chen Fei and said, ¡°I originally wanted to give you a chance to surrender, but it seems you won¡¯t surrender willingly. I¡¯ll have to take matters into my own hands!¡± As Min Yuanmin¡¯s words fell, his figure suddenly disappeared from where he stood, then reappeared in front of Chen Fei, thrusting a sword towards his heart. For an ordinary person, being pierced through the heart would be certain death. However, the vitality of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist was strong. While being pierced through the heart would greatly affect their combat ability, they wouldn¡¯t immediately die. Min Yuanmin didn¡¯t intend for Chen Fei to die. Even if Chen Fei were to die, he would need to spill all his secrets before he would allow him to die. Before that, Min Yuanmin needed Chen Fei alive. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and the two boats below instantly surged forward. Tong Linyun and the others were also pushed forward by a force, flying involuntarily ahead. ¡°Chi!¡± Min Yuanmin¡¯s sword pierced where Chen Fei¡¯s heart should have been, but Min Yuanmin¡¯s brows slightly furrowed. It was just a phantom; Chen Fei¡¯s true body had long since vanished from that spot. Several meters away, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared. The teleportation rune further enhanced Chen Fei¡¯s agility. ¡°Hum!¡± Suddenly, a fluctuation in the formation spread around, and at some point, a barrier encompassed the entire area within a mile. In the time it took Min Yuanmin to say a few words, a trapping formation had already been set up here. Besides Min Yuanmin, there were others present as well. Min Yuanmin didn¡¯t require the strength of this formation to be particularly strong, but as long as it could slightly trap someone at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it would suffice. According to Min Yuanmin¡¯s estimation, capturing Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t take much time. The only slight complication might be how to injure Chen Fei without killing him, but even that was just a minor inconvenience. Today wouldn¡¯t be interrupted like last time by the appearance of someone at the Mountain Sea Realm. Moreover, during the last attempt to test Chen Fei, Min Yuanmin hadn¡¯t exerted much force. This time, Min Yuanmin would go all out against Chen Fei. From Min Yuanmin¡¯s perspective, if Chen Fei could slay Ning Yanding and the others and withstand his full-force strike, he probably wouldn¡¯t die easily. However, Min Yuanmin didn¡¯t expect that his first strike would encounter a slight mishap. Chen Fei¡¯s agility seemed to have improved significantly compared to before. Moving with agile grace, Chen Fei¡¯s movements flowed like clouds and water. Even Min Yuanmin had to admit that he seemed to be somewhat inferior in this aspect. Min Yuanmin wasn¡¯t just in the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm but had already condensed one Flower. Yet, a martial artist at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had better agility than him? Furrowing his brow slightly, Min Yuanmin¡¯s figure flickered, appearing once again in front of Chen Fei, thrusting out another sword. As this sword was unleashed, the surrounding natural energy was cut off, and even the air froze directly, binding people within it, making it difficult to move. The Heaven-Binding Sword! Specifically designed to restrain those with exceptional agility, it nullified both elemental energy and space, leaving no room for evasion. No matter how strong one¡¯s agility was, it became futile. The only option seemed to be a head-on confrontation, which was exactly what Min Yuanmin intended. Chen Fei watched the approaching sword, his figure swaying slightly. In an instant, it seemed as though dozens of figures overlapped within Chen Fei¡¯s body, each one indistinguishable from the true body. Min Yuanmin¡¯s expression changed slightly. The sword intent that had just been locked onto Chen Fei seemed to bounce back, revealing dozens of potential positions. Before Min Yuanmin could truly determine Chen Fei¡¯s real body, he found that Chen Fei had already disappeared before his eyes. The so-called Heaven-Binding Sword, which nullified elemental energy and space, had completely failed against Chen Fei. Such agility! Min Yuanmin turned his head to look at Chen Fei, who was dozens of meters away, unable to conceal his astonishment in his eyes. Just moments ago, he had only thought that Chen Fei¡¯s agility was slightly superior to his own at most. But now, Min Yuanmin realized that Chen Fei¡¯s agility had far surpassed his own. In fact, this kind of agility was unparalleled even among the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators that Min Yuanmin knew. If Chen Fei wanted to flee, Min Yuanmin might not even be able to catch up with him. Min Yuanmin¡¯s gaze involuntarily turned towards the Primordial Sword Sect. Fortunately, they still had constraints. If there were no constraints, they wouldn¡¯t have endured so much hardship to break free from the siege of the sea monsters. Although Tong Linyun and the others were flying forward, they had been keeping an eye on the situation with Chen Fei. Seeing Chen Fei easily evade Min Yuanmin¡¯s attacks twice, joy filled their faces. However, they soon noticed Min Yuanmin¡¯s gaze shifting towards them. Tong Linyun and the others were all at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, having cultivated for quite some time, and many of them were leaders in their respective sects. They were well aware of the treacherous nature of human hearts. Although Min Yuanmin didn¡¯t speak, they immediately understood his intentions at this moment. Fearing the consequences, if they couldn¡¯t temporarily resolve Chen Fei, then resolving the people Chen Fei cared about would be just as effective, if not better. Unless Chen Fei became completely heartless, but after knowing Chen Fei for these years, they understood that he wasn¡¯t that kind of person. Wouldn¡¯t this not only be unhelpful but also become a burden? ¡°Zheng!¡± The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Drawing the sword from its sheath, a resounding sword cry echoed throughout, with the sword intent soaring into the sky. After this period of nurturing, the Qianyuan Sword had actually completed its final transformation. It¡¯s just that Chen Fei had been practicing diligently during this time, never giving the Qianyuan Sword a chance to be unsheathed. A top-grade spiritual treasure! Sensing the aura of the Qianyuan Sword, Min Yuanmin¡¯s surprise deepened. He recognized this sword because Chen Fei had used it last time outside Sea Dominion City, but at that time, it was clearly only a middle-grade spiritual treasure. And now, in just this short period, it had transformed into a top-grade spiritual treasure? Moreover, judging by its aura, it seemed even stronger than the sword in Min Yuanmin¡¯s hand. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only How could Chen Fei have changed so much in just a few months? ¡°Chi!¡± A sword energy slashed out from the Qianyuan Sword, shattering the formation that was a mile away. Qu Mingdao, who maintained the outer part of the formation, couldn¡¯t help but pale, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Qu Mingdao looked towards Chen Fei in the distance, his eyes filled with incredulity. Breaking a formation with one sword wasn¡¯t particularly surprising, considering the formation¡¯s limited power. However, what was surprising was that the spot hit by the opponent¡¯s sword just now was precisely the formation¡¯s key point.. Chapter 613 - Chapter 613: Slaying the Body and Slaying the Spirit Chapter 613: Slaying the Body and Slaying the Spirit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This trapping formation had been created solely by Qu Mingdao himself, so naturally, only Qu Mingdao knew the secret of the formation¡¯s eye. Even for those formations well-known to many, once the formation was activated, the true position of the formation¡¯s eye could be fixed by oneself. There wouldn¡¯t have been a situation where one formation corresponded to only one eye position. Moreover, from the moment the trapping formation appeared to being broken, only a moment had passed. In just that moment, the opponent had already found the formation¡¯s eye. This was quite an exaggerated situation. Qu Mingdao suddenly understood why Master Yuanmin had personally taken action to capture Chen Fei. The opponent had indeed displayed a kind of mystery that ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators lacked. Glancing at Chen Fei, Qu Mingdao¡¯s figure flickered and appeared not far from Tong Linyun. With the trapping formation broken and unable to hinder Tong Linyun and the others any longer, Qu Mingdao couldn¡¯t simply let them leave. Otherwise, Master Yuanmin would definitely inquire into the matter later. However, Qu Mingdao¡¯s cultivation had only been at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Confronting Tong Linyun and the others head-on would obviously not have been a wise move. After all, as long as Tong Linyun managed to entangle him, with other early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators joining the siege, the possibility of Qu Mingdao¡¯s death would have been too high. He was not Master Yuanmin, who could ignore the attacks of early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Qu Mingdao formed hand seals, and runes condensed from the void, then scattered in various directions. Since childhood, Qu Mingdao had shown exceptional talent in formations. When he broke through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm years ago, it was also through breaking formations. Therefore, facing Tong Linyun and the others at this moment, Qu Mingdao didn¡¯t seek to harm or trap them. As long as he could slow down their departure, just enough for Master Yuanmin to arrive, then his mission would be considered accomplished. Seeing Qu Mingdao¡¯s appearance, Tong Linyun understood his intention and couldn¡¯t help but shout, then charged straight towards him. Qin Haishan and the others followed Tong Linyun without hesitation. Just as Chen Fei had said earlier, as long as they left first, Chen Fei would catch up later. Initially, they had only thought Chen Fei was trying to use his own strength to secure their escape route. Now they realized Chen Fei could actually accomplish it. Staying behind would only make things worse for them. Master Yuanmin¡¯s eyelids twitched when he saw Chen Fei break through the formation. ¡°Your agility is impressive, but if you keep hiding, I¡¯ll have to kill a few of them first!¡± Master Yuanmin pointed at Tong Linyun and the others in the distance, speaking coldly, showing no concern for appearances of bullying the weak with strength. Or perhaps, for Master Yuanmin, personal gain was paramount, while other considerations were secondary. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I just wanted to test my agility.¡± Chen Fei looked at Master Yuanmin and chuckled softly. Indeed, Chen Fei wanted to see if, after integrating the teleportation runes, his agility had truly reached a new level as he had speculated. Although he had tested it slightly in the training room in Sea Dominion City, martial arts were something that could only be understood after experiencing real combat. Master Yuanmin¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. ¡°How daring of you to test your agility? Wait until I break your legs, then let¡¯s see how you¡¯ll test it in the future!¡± Master Yuanmin¡¯s face was cold and stern. He leaned forward slightly, exuding a majestic aura that soared to the sky, and then suddenly disappeared from his original position. When he reappeared, the blade in his hand was already filled with terrifying sword energy. The Extreme Slaughter Sword! Extreme ruthlessness does not mean severing human emotions; rather, it refers to the crucial moment when one personally kills the most important people to oneself. Through the act of personally killing loved ones, friends, and lovers, one can undergo a conflict transformation in extreme pain, which then drives a breakthrough in internal energy. Undoubtedly, this was a cultivation technique that extinguished human nature. However, it couldn¡¯t be denied that continuing to cultivate this sword technique could allow one to break through martial arts realms more quickly. Master Yuanmin¡¯s talent in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was not outstanding, but his cultivation speed was only slightly slower than those geniuses, surpassing the vast majority of his peers. He relied on this extreme slaughter sword technique. As Master Yuanmin¡¯s sword slashed towards him, Chen Fei¡¯s ears faintly heard someone¡¯s gentle and soothing voice, as if whispering, but immediately, this voice turned into a wail. Within the wail was a resentment as vast as the surging river, filling his mind. Unwillingness, disbelief, reluctance, love, hate, parting. The extreme contrast between these two extremes was akin to driving one insane. This was the Extreme Slaughter Sword, where the spirit was slashed before the body. If one even faltered for a moment, the consequences were already sealed. Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness was as firm as a rock. Amidst the roaring of dragons and elephants, he suppressed all anomalies. Stepping forward, wherever his feet touched, countless ripples appeared in the void, as if there was an incomparable force ready to break through the void. Countless sword intents began to emerge around Chen Fei. As he thrust his sword forward, the sword intents began to converge, then completely gathered on the blade of the Qianyuan Sword. The already sharp aura of the Qianyuan Sword instantly soared, along with Chen Fei¡¯s aura, which skyrocketed from the early stage to the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Sensing the change in Chen Fei¡¯s aura, Master Yuanmin¡¯s originally cold and stern gaze began to shake violently. In the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? How could it be the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! From entering the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to reaching the later stage, less than ten years had passed? Among those recorded in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, even those with the strongest talents would find it difficult to compare to Chen Fei. Was it a special secret method, like the illusion of the peak Third-tier peak-level sea monster before? But at such a close distance, not only was Chen Fei¡¯s aura in the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even the edge of the sword in his hand at this moment was in the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. No, the sharpness of this sword edge was even stronger than the average Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator¡¯s. The cultivation technique Chen Fei practiced was even more profound than the Extreme Slaughter Sword, and his level of comprehension was extremely high! To reach the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in just ten years, and even comprehend the intricacies of the cultivation technique to such a profound level, how was this possible? Even Min Yanlu, after reaching adulthood, had made rapid progress in cultivation, but it wasn¡¯t as exaggerated as Chen Fei¡¯s progress! This child must not be allowed to live, otherwise, in the future, he would surely be a constant source of anxiety! Master Yuanmin¡¯s internal energy violently trembled, and the ethereal Qi Flowers of Combined Aperture silently blossomed within him. The power of the blade in Master Yuanmin¡¯s hand increased another level in an instant, reaching the pinnacle of his state. Not only that, Master Yuanmin¡¯s eyes suddenly turned gray, and the secret technique recorded in the Extreme Slaughter Sword began to unfold within his body. Extreme ruthlessness, severing emotions and righteousness! Master Yuanmin¡¯s aura erupted, and the elemental Qi in all directions instantly boiled. Tong Linyun and the others in the distance couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads, witnessing the terrifying and chilling aura emanating from Master Yuanmin. Such power, let alone Qin Haishan and the others, even Tong Linyun himself, once struck by a sword, would undoubtedly meet their demise without any chance of survival. ¡°Dodge¡­¡± Tong Linyun instinctively blurted out because of Master Yuanmin¡¯s terror, causing everyone to overlook the fact that Chen Fei also emitted the aura of the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at this moment. Qu Mingdao¡¯s hands, forming seals, paused slightly. He hadn¡¯t expected Master Yuanmin to unleash such power to deal with Chen Fei. Wasn¡¯t the plan to capture him alive? Now, it seemed far from capturing him alive. Instead, it appeared more like Master Yuanmin was eager to slay Chen Fei with a single sword strike to eliminate any future troubles! ¡°Hum!¡± As they watched Master Yuanmin¡¯s transformation, four waves of fluctuations emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Aperture-Cracking Technique! Blood Ignition Technique! Heart-Breaking Technique! Transmutation Art! The four forbidden techniques instantly activated within Chen Fei¡¯s body, and his aura, like the wings of a great roc, pervaded in all directions. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s current aura, Master Yuanmin¡¯s originally fierce aura suddenly seemed insignificant. The rapidly flowing blood within Chen Fei¡¯s body roared like an ancient behemoth. The determination that Master Yuanmin originally held to slay Chen Fei here shattered upon sensing Chen Fei¡¯s aura. What kind of monster was he facing? In the blink of an eye, everything happened. The next moment, the two sword blades clashed. ¡°Boom!¡± The void rippled, and a tremendous sound reverberated in all directions. The sea surface sank dozens of meters, and the clouds in the sky were first pierced through, then dissipated entirely. The sword blade in Master Yuanmin¡¯s hand only hesitated for a moment before recoiling and striking his own chest. A protective shield appeared on the surface of Master Yuanmin¡¯s body, but it flickered and burst into pieces. The momentum of Master Yuanmin¡¯s sword remained undiminished, continuing to strike his flesh. Skin twisted and shattered, followed by flesh and bones, all turning into a blur in an instant. Master Yuanmin spewed out a mist of blood, completely unable to control his body as he flew backward, his mind blank. In the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with the power of the four forbidden techniques and terrifying physical strength, Master Yuanmin was only slightly superior in cultivation level. In all other aspects, there was no comparison. It took him over two hundred years of slaughter and sacrifice to reach his current level of cultivation. How long had it taken the other side? Master Yuanmin had always thought he had sufficiently esteemed Chen Fei, and even a few months ago, he had personally tested him, believing it was foolproof. Yet, today¡¯s outcome proved otherwise. ¡°Run!¡± Master Yuanmin¡¯s mind momentarily went blank, then immediately reacted. He had done everything to ensure he could go further on the path of martial arts. He couldn¡¯t allow himself to die so easily. As long as he lived, everything was still possible. The flesh and blood under Master Yuanmin¡¯s skin began to disappear, and in an instant, his entire body turned into skin and bones. The Extreme Slaughter Sword, capable of slaying one¡¯s dearest, could naturally also slay oneself. After all, one¡¯s greatest love was oneself. If even oneself could be slain, then what in the world couldn¡¯t be? Master Yuanmin¡¯s body suddenly disappeared, only to reappear several miles away, moving at a speed that defied imagination! Glancing back at Chen Fei, the sinister look in Master Yuanmin¡¯s eyes sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. Just as Master Yuanmin was about to continue fleeing, he suddenly realized that Chen Fei had vanished. A chill crept into Master Yuanmin¡¯s heart. Before he could react, he felt a coldness around his neck, and then his strength began to dissipate. At that moment, Master Yuanmin realized that Chen Fei¡¯s aura had appeared in front of him. How could he be so fast? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Even at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was impossible to have such speed. How did Chen Fei arrive in front of him? Master Yuanmin struggled to open his eyes and looked at Chen Fei, his gaze filled with confusion and unwillingness. He should have been able to escape. What had happened? What had occurred? ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword absorbed the essence of the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, emitting a sword cry. Several miles away, Tong Linyun and the others were dumbfounded, unsure of how to express their feelings at this moment.. Chapter 614 - Chapter 614: Unshakable Chapter 614: Unshakable Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei inserted the Qianyuan Sword into its scabbard, swinging his right hand, causing a wave of sword energy to ripple around. Shi Yuanmin¡¯s body silently disintegrated, and the Qiankun Bag, along with the top-grade magical treasure, fell into Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve. The speed at which Shi Yuanmin finally erupted was something that ordinary peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t match. Even Chen Fei would have a hard time catching up in his normal state. That was the burst speed exhibited by Shi Yuanmin when he abandoned everything, leaving only a slim chance for survival. Unfortunately, Chen Fei happened to be proficient in teleportation. In the blink of an eye, a dozen miles had passed, leaving Shi Yuanmin with no chance to resist, directly slain by a single sword strike. In the distance, Tong Linyun and others were still in a state of confusion, their heads spinning. Shi Yuanmin, who had condensed a blossom in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, was killed by Chen Fei with two sword strikes, without the slightest hint of resistance. Not to mention resistance, he couldn¡¯t even escape despite desperate attempts. This was someone in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, who could establish a second-tier power within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Although not comparable to the top forces with peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they were still among the upper echelons of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Yet, he was easily killed like this, and the one who killed him was Chen Fei, a young martial artist who had just broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm ten years ago. Youth, at times, represents weakness in strength, after all, no matter how strong one¡¯s talent is, it still requires time to manifest. Of course, those with exceptional talents can elevate their realm in a very short period. But even then, it¡¯s usually calculated in decades or even hundreds of years. Yet, Chen Fei, in just ten years, went from entering the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to easily slaying those in the later stages of it. This kind of progression, even though Qin Haishan and others had witnessed it with their own eyes, still seemed unbelievable. Just a few months ago, Tong Linyun knew clearly that Chen Fei¡¯s realm was still in the middle stage of Harmonization, at the third level, which is the early stage of the middle Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At that time, Tong Linyun was already impressed by Chen Fei¡¯s talent. But now, in less than a year, Chen Fei had progressed from the fourth transformation to the sixth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, completing a small realm leap. What kind of cultivation speed was this? Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed, others within the Thousand Feathers Alliance seemed to be standing still. In the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one year¡¯s time really couldn¡¯t accomplish much. Tong Linyun couldn¡¯t understand, and the shock in Qin Haishan and others¡¯ hearts would only deepen. At least Tong Linyun knew that Chen Fei was initially in the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while Qin Haishan and the others always thought Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was only at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But today, Chen Fei¡¯s two swords turned their minds into a mess. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s performance in the Sea Peak City before, Qin Haishan and others felt it was somewhat regrettable that Chen Fei did not come from a top-tier power. Of course, Tong Zhongqiu sometimes still wondered why Chen Fei didn¡¯t join the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Qin Haishan and others¡¯ expectations for Chen Fei¡¯s future were continuously increasing, believing that in the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they definitely couldn¡¯t stop him. In the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with enough opportunities, Chen Fei might even ascend further. By then, the strength of the Five Faction Alliance would also rise. But all of this was based on future considerations, calculated over a hundred years. They wouldn¡¯t even dare to dream that Chen Fei already had the cultivation of the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Anyone with an understanding of martial arts realms wouldn¡¯t entertain such thoughts. Qin Haishan and others, upon seeing Shi Yuanmin being slain, didn¡¯t have the perceptiveness and insight of those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm on the deck of the ship, but they vaguely sensed that Shi Yuanmin seemed to have disappeared? They had no idea what exactly had happened, but judging by the expressions of their own elders, it seemed that something significant had occurred in the distance. Or one could say it was an extremely significant event, otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t be so astonished. Qu Mingdao felt the dissipation of Shi Yuanmin¡¯s aura, and his initial surprise turned into a chilling horror. A formidable cultivator in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was effortlessly killed like this? Qu Mingdao frantically retreated, realizing that if Shi Yuanmin could be slain so easily, with his small stature, he wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against Chen Fei¡¯s attacks. He¡¯d likely be dead with just one sword strike. Qu Mingdao¡¯s actions startled Tong Linyun and the others, who immediately rushed to restrain him. Previously, Qu Mingdao had been too close to Tong Linyun and the others to escape easily if he wanted to leave. Now, he found himself unable to escape their grasp. Qu Mingdao¡¯s face was filled with bitterness, realizing he had brought this upon himself. But who could have imagined that a powerhouse like Shi Yuanmin would die so quickly? As Chen Fei¡¯s figure approached, Qu Mingdao struggled frantically, trying to break free from Tong Linyun and the others¡¯ restraint, but to no avail. ¡°Spare my life! I can give you anything you want!¡± Qu Mingdao shouted desperately as Chen Fei arrived. ¡°No need,¡± Chen Fei replied expressionlessly. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qu Mingdao trembled involuntarily. But immediately, extreme madness surfaced in Qu Mingdao¡¯s eyes. He just wanted to live, why shouldn¡¯t he be given a chance? Qu Mingdao¡¯s entire elemental force surged, but before it could truly erupt, the Qianyuan Sword, along with its scabbard, shattered all the formations blocking its path, smashing into Qu Mingdao¡¯s chest. The tremendous force crushed Qu Mingdao¡¯s internal organs, turning his body into mush in an instant. Qu Mingdao¡¯s body stiffened, staring blankly at Chen Fei before falling backward. As the spiritual essence rushed into the Qianyuan Sword, Qu Mingdao¡¯s body began to disintegrate. His Qiankun Bag flew into Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness probed inside, then some pills and jade slips appeared in the air. Chen Fei waved his right hand, distributing these pills and jade slips to Qin Haishan and the others. Chen Fei no longer needed these pills, and the jade slips contained numerous formations that could be shared among them in the future. Qin Haishan and the others looked at the pills floating in front of them, then at the imposing figure of Chen Fei, and eventually accepted them. Since they were gifts from Chen Fei, they accepted them without hesitation. To refuse would seem somewhat awkward. Moreover, compared to the future benefits, these pills were insignificant. After this brief moment of relief, their minds had all caught up. Now that Chen Fei was already in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, what level of growth would he achieve in the future? Can one fantasize about reaching the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, or even touching the lofty Mountain Sea Realm? Chen Fei¡¯s previous concealment of his strength was truly well done. Rapid growth in strength would inevitably attract the attention of outsiders. Now that they knew everything, they naturally had to continue hiding this secret for Chen Fei. Only in this way could they maximize the interests of their Five Faction Alliance. As for Tong Linyun¡¯s Pinnacle Peak Sect, Qin Haishan glanced at Tong Linyun. Seeing Tong Linyun¡¯s gaze fixed on Chen Fei at this moment, their relationship was extraordinary, and there was no need to worry about leaks. The Slaughter Spirit Technique flashed, and the aura of the Dragon Elephant Induction Point enveloped them. Chen Fei¡¯s aura slid all the way down to the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, astonishing Qin Haishan and the others once again. This suppression technique was truly seamless. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei looked at everyone, smiling, and continued to push the boat forward. Even though they were just slightly away from the area where Sea Dominion City was located, this place wasn¡¯t particularly safe. They could only truly relax a bit when they returned to the position of the inner sea. As long as the three Mountain Sea Realm experts of the Thousand Feathers Alliance were unharmed, the alliance wouldn¡¯t collapse temporarily. However, the territory of the Thousand Feathers Alliance would definitely continue to shrink in the future. It had become increasingly unlikely for the warriors of the Thousand Feathers Alliance to enjoy the same level of stability as before, unless someone could break through to the Mountain Sea Realm and shatter the fragile balance that existed then. But breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm had been incredibly difficult, as evidenced by the number of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators in the Thousand Feathers Alliance at that time. Or one could say, even reaching the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had been impossible for ordinary warriors. Moreover, the recent siege by sea monsters had likely led to the downfall of some Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak warriors. Five hours later, Chen Fei had returned to the Sea Peak City with the boat. What should have taken four or five days of sailing had been shortened to just a few hours by Chen Fei¡¯s prowess. At that point, everyone¡¯s hearts had finally calmed down. The Sea Peak City had been several sea domains away from the frontline city of Sea Dominion. It would have taken the sea monsters quite some time to reach that area. The Sea Peak City could then have been considered the heartland of the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. If the sea monster army had appeared there, it would have likely been a matter of life and death for the alliance. Tong Linyun had parted ways with Chen Fei two hours prior. However, according to Tong Linyun, that separation had only been temporary. The sea area where the Pinnacle Peak Sect was located had even more abundant elemental energy and resources than the Sea Peak City. But there had been a problem: that sea area had been too close to Sea Dominion City, with only two sea domains in between. Nowadays, everyone in the Thousand Feathers Alliance understood the situation very well. There was no sense of security in the gap between those two sea domains. At any moment, the sea monster army could have appeared in those waters. Therefore, Tong Linyun had made an agreement with Chen Fei. Three months later, he would lead the entire Pinnacle Peak Sect to join Chen Fei in the Sea Peak City. Considering the size of the Pinnacle Peak Sect, being able to complete the relocation within three months had been considered extremely fast. Knowing full well that Chen Fei was a major support, Tong Linyun had every reason to cling to him, especially in such turbulent times. In the future Thousand Feathers Alliance, resources for cultivation would not have been the main issue anymore because with so many sea monsters, the conflict between the two sides would have become normal. The flesh and blood of those sea monsters could have replaced many spiritual materials. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the future, the priority would have been how to better preserve one¡¯s life and continuously grow amidst such chaos. The Pinnacle Peak Sect would have needed a strong support, and undoubtedly, Chen Fei would have been a solid one, worthy of reliance. The members of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect would have bid farewell to those of the Primordial Sword Sect, showing respect in their demeanor. Qiu Qingsheng¡¯s smile would not fade from his face. Previously, the Sea Peak City would have been subtly led by the Primordial Sword Sect, as Chen Fei, despite his dominance, had only been at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But after today¡¯s events, because of Chen Fei, the Primordial Sword Sect would have naturally become the strongest presence in the entire Sea Peak City, undisputed and unshakable! Chapter 615 - Chapter 615: Chaotic Times Chapter 615: Chaotic Times Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Primordial Sword Sect, originally based in Immortal Cloud City, was once a member of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect Alliance. Officially, it was considered an alliance, but everyone knew that the Primordial Sword Sect was actually in a semi-dependent state. It was just that the Primordial Sword Sect had its own persistence and refused to truly merge into the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Following the normal development trajectory, someday in the future, the Primordial Sword Sect should become one of the peaks of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. After all, no matter how the Primordial Sword Sect viewed it, there was no possibility of a comeback. The internal inheritance techniques were incomplete, and the strongest could only cultivate to the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, and they were the weakest among those in the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. Even if there were any outstanding disciples, their first choice for joining a sect would definitely be the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, without any connection to the Primordial Sword Sect. Except for Chen Fei, who coincidentally entered the Primordial Sword Sect, thus opening the prelude to the resurgence of the Primordial Sword Sect. From being semi-dependent to Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Primordial Sword Sect formed an alliance with the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, and both sides stood on equal footing. Then Chen Fei suppressed the various sects in the Sea Peak City, vaguely becoming the leader of the sects in the Sea Peak City. But now, it truly made all sects obedient to the Primordial Sword Sect from the bottom of their hearts. In just a few years, the Primordial Sword Sect completed an extreme turnaround. When Chen Fei and the others returned to the sect, there was jubilation among the members of the Primordial Sword Sect. News of the situation on the front lines of the Sea Dominion City had already spread within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and there were even rumors of several days of siege of the Monster King by those in the Mountain Sea Realm. It was evident that someone had intentionally spread unfavorable news from the frontline within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, stirring up unrest among the people. Those who remained in the Primordial Sword Sect were always worried about whether the numerous Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Primordial Sword Sect would suffer heavy losses in Sea Dominion City. After all, facing sea monsters of the third rank or higher, the Primordial Sword Sect seemed somewhat weak. However, upon inspection today, many Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who went to Sea Dominion City had not only returned but had also further improved their cultivation, breaking through their previous boundaries. Even those who didn¡¯t breakthrough showed significant progress in their cultivation. Take Qu Qingsheng, for example; he is now only two meridians away from reaching the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. In the ten years since Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the resources enjoyed by the Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Primordial Sword Sect far exceeded those of fourth-tier forces. Apart from occasional resource allocations by Chen Fei, another reason for this was the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s status in the Sea Peak City. And of course, there was also the fact that the number of Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the Primordial Sword Sect was relatively low. With the same resources, other fourth-tier forces had to distribute them among numerous Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. However, the Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Primordial Sword Sect never lacked pill resources as long as they could refine them. Coupled with the tense atmosphere in Sea Dominion City, the pills Chen Fei brought back from the Black Divine Domain allowed Qu Qingsheng and others to make rapid progress in their cultivation. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back, it¡¯s really good!¡± Zhou Zixuan¡¯s face was full of smiles as he sincerely rejoiced at seeing all his disciples return safely. What Zhou Zixuan feared most was seeing his old friends forever stranded in Sea Dominion City. ¡°We owe it to Chen Fei!¡± Qu Qingsheng thought of the sea monsters outside Sea Dominion City, which were as numerous as the sky. Without Chen Fei, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising if everyone on the ship perished in that sea area. With a bit of luck, some managed to escape, but it was impossible for there to be no casualties at all. But against all odds, they had achieved it. After exchanging a few words with everyone, Chen Fei disappeared into the main hall after handing over the remaining Thousand Words Elixir from his Qiankun Bag to Qu Qingsheng, instructing him to distribute them. ¡°Chen Fei has already reached the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm.¡± As the ordinary disciples dispersed, Qu Qingsheng gathered all the elders of the Aperture Tempering realm, including those who remained at the sect. ¡°Late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm?¡± Zhou Zixuan and the others stood up in astonishment, looking incredulously at Qu Qingsheng. ¡°Yes, late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm!¡± Qu Qingsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile as he looked at the amazed expressions of Zhou Zixuan and the others. Their faces were probably just like his and the others¡¯ when they first heard the news. Or perhaps anyone would react the same upon hearing this news. Late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was simply unimaginable. Some turned to look at Feng Xiupu. Despite their previous envy of Feng Xiupu for having such a disciple, Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talent seemed almost too monstrous. Guo Linshan and Zhang Fangqiong exchanged a glance. Because they had just entered the Aperture Tempering realm, they hadn¡¯t gone to Sea Dominion City this time. They had always known that their junior disciple back then had outstanding talent, which was why he reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at such a young age. But this level of talent¡­ in all the years of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, they had never heard of anyone reaching such heights! ¡°Good, that¡¯s really good!¡± Zhou Zixuan slowly sat back down, his initial shock gradually subsiding, replaced by a sense of pride. Chen Fei was a disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect, and since he had never shown any intention of leaving the sect, the Primordial Sword Sect would only grow stronger and more prosperous under his leadership. Initially, Zhou Zixuan believed that this would surely take some time. He might not be able to see it, but it didn¡¯t affect his everyday aspirations. Whenever Zhou Zixuan walked around the sect and saw the Primordial Sword Sect flourishing, he felt a great sense of satisfaction. With the Primordial Sword Sect in its current state, Zhou Zixuan was already beyond satisfied, but who could refuse a future where things could get even better? But today¡¯s news, revealing that Chen Fei had already reached the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, hinted that the Primordial Sword Sect might become a top force in the future, on par with those like the Tiandao Sect. ¡°Today, when we returned, Chen Fei had just killed a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert and a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm formation master,¡± Qu Qingsheng continued. The disciples who had stayed behind couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes upon hearing this. Not only was he already a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, but he also directly killed someone of the same level. His talent was beyond words. ¡°I¡¯m telling you this today not to make you proud or complacent, but to remind you to be even more discreet than before,¡± Qu Qingsheng said solemnly. ¡°This matter must not be spread, and I believe you all understand the reasons why!¡± Everyone present nodded. In fact, if this news were to spread, no one would probably believe it, mainly because Chen Fei had practiced for too short a time, and his realm was hidden too well. Even those with just a bit of common sense in cultivation wouldn¡¯t believe that one could progress from the early stage to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in just ten years. In this situation, unless someone had already betrayed the sect, nobody would be foolish enough to spread such news. Even if the spies noticed that Master Yuanmin had disappeared, they wouldn¡¯t suspect Chen Fei because it was too bizarre and outlandish. Saying that Chen Fei was in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm might have a tiny bit of credibility. Late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Are you out of your mind? Similar conversations were also happening within several sects of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Such matters should be kept quiet; only then could everyone reap greater benefits in the future. If word got out, not only would there be no benefits, but it could also completely offend the Primordial Sword Sect. If they were suddenly wiped out one day, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising. Chen Fei returned to his courtyard and began sorting through the Qiankun Bag he received from Master Yuanmin. It mainly contained some pills for late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, as well as a few jade slips and miscellaneous items. As Chen Fei looked at the items in his palm, a layer of light flowed within them. They appeared soft, but their texture was extremely tough. Heart of the Earth Jade Marrow, a third-grade top-grade spiritual material, was rarely seen. There had been no reports of it appearing in any market. Even if someone luckily obtained it, they would usually exchange it for goods rather than for spirit stones. With such rarity, the Heart of the Earth Jade Marrow naturally possessed extraordinary effects. It could directly aid late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm warriors in condensing the Three Flowers. Whether one aimed for the seventh, eighth, or even ninth transformation, it would have some effect. Chen Fei suspected that the Heart of the Earth Jade Marrow in Master Yuanmin¡¯s Qiankun Bag might have been a gift from the sea monsters. For someone of Master Yuanmin¡¯s realm, the only things that were attractive were such heavenly treasures. Chen Fei flipped his right hand and stored away the Heart of the Earth Jade Marrow. At present, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have a use for this spiritual material. At the very least, he needed to increase the total amount of his yuan power within his body. Only when he broke through to the seventh transformation and condensed one flower would he need this treasure. Chen Fei sorted out the contents of Master Yuanmin¡¯s Qiankun Bag, closed his eyes, and began practicing his techniques. Half an hour later, Chen Fei was jumping around in the courtyard. The insights into the Profound Heavenly Sword, Soul Breaking Technique, and Teleportation all appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and he worked hard to absorb them. For others reaching a new realm, there was usually a consolidation phase, a period of stagnation that could last from a few months to several years, during which their strength would not change significantly. But for Chen Fei, such a thing did not exist. As long as he had time, Chen Fei could continue to increase his strength. If it was like this for the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the same would be true for the future peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. A day later, as the escaped warriors returned to their respective sects, information about the situation in the sea area where Sea Dominion City was located continued to spread. As expected, facing the siege of sea monsters, the losses on the Thousand Feathers Alliance side were severe. While no one in the Mountain Sea Realm had fallen, there were five deaths among the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, one of whom was Min Yanlu¡¯s direct disciple. In the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there were over a dozen deaths, and when including those in the mid-stage and early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the number reached over a hundred. As for the Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, it went without saying. The sea monsters also suffered losses, but they outnumbered the warriors. Even with losses, they could afford it. The entire Thousand Feathers Alliance was shrouded in gloom. Those sects that lost Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were even more so. The three neighboring sea areas of Sea Dominion City saw panic-driven migrations of both warriors and ordinary people to other sea areas. No one believed that the sea monsters would stop after occupying one sea area. Sure enough, after a brief calm of three days, the sea monsters began tentatively entering the three sea areas. Although there were only a few sea monsters, with no substantial resistance, the sea monsters in these three sea areas gradually became more audacious. The people in these three sea areas became increasingly fearful. Those who had the ability and means had already boarded ships and headed for other places, leaving behind only those truly without background, staring blankly at their hollowed-out cities. Rampaging and looting erupted almost instantly in the cities within the three sea areas. The response from the Thousand Feathers Alliance was somewhat sluggish, but eventually, a few days later, they dispatched people to assist with the migration in the three sea areas. The population in the three sea areas around Sea Dominion City decreased rapidly. People in other nearby sea areas also scrambled to migrate to more interior regions. Ten days later, a new fourth-tier force appeared in the Sea Peak City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Two weeks later, five more new fourth-tier forces emerged in the Sea Peak City. A month later, a third-tier force appeared in the Sea Peak City, and conflicts began to emerge. These newly arrived forces all cast their gaze, whether intentionally or unintentionally, towards the third-grade lower-tier secret realm in the Sea Peak City. This third-grade lower-tier secret realm belonged to the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s five families, but that was in the past! Given the current situation of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there should be some flexibility. If the Primordial Sword Sect was unwilling, then let them be willing! Chapter 616 - Chapter 616: Courtesy Before Force Chapter 616: Courtesy Before Force Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Sea Peak City, Yellow Stone City. The Sea Peak City was vast, with cities of various sizes scattered throughout. Yellow Stone City used to be just a small town, but with the arrival of the third-tier power, Thousand Yard Sect, it has rapidly expanded. Nowadays, Thousand Yard Sect resides temporarily within Yellow Stone City. The construction of a mountain gate from scratch, even with the participation of martial artists, would take at least a month. Today, compared to the past, Yellow Stone City seems livelier. The leaders of many sects within the Sea Peak City have all made their appearances, welcomed into the attic by the elders of Thousand Yard Sect. Inside the attic, the fragrance of tea lingers, and everyone wears warm smiles, as if they were long-lost friends reuniting after many years. However, the majority of these people had never met before, and some hadn¡¯t even been in the Sea Peak City until just over a month ago. Because of the rampant sea monsters, they had no choice but to gather in this maritime area. In just a moment, as Qu Qingsheng and his four companions appear in the attic, all eyes turn to them, with a hint of curiosity flickering in their gazes. Up to this day, the Sea Peak City has already amassed sixteen fourth-tier powers, whereas in the past, it had never had more than ten. Initially, having this number of fourth-tier powers was already considered saturation for the Sea Peak City. Any more would only squeeze the resources of other fourth-tier powers. However, due to the sea monsters, forces requiring maritime territory had to relocate, and the Thousand Feathers Alliance had tacitly agreed to this. Although the resources within the Sea Peak City are relatively abundant, supplying sixteen fourth-tier powers would undoubtedly be challenging, especially with the forceful entry of Thousand Yard Sect, a third-tier power, intensifying the resource scarcity. Fortunately, sea monsters also serve as a resource. If one is willing to engage in combat, cultivation won¡¯t necessarily be slow; it might even accelerate. However, picking ordinary spiritual materials doesn¡¯t entail risking one¡¯s life as fighting sea monsters does; the danger levels of the two are incomparable. Undoubtedly, the most valuable resource spot within the Sea Peak City is the lower-grade Tier-3 secret realm. Owning a secret realm allows for a steady supply of spiritual materials with no danger, just by assigning people to guard and cultivate it regularly. Among the forces present, several initially possessed their own secret realms within their respective maritime territories. However, with the migration, these secret realms were inevitably lost. Upon arriving in the Sea Peak City, attention naturally shifted to that particular lower-grade Tier-3 secret realm. Yet, secret realms have their masters, especially considering the strength of Chen Fei from the Primordial Sword Sect. They had conducted investigations and knew that ordinary cultivators at the early stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm probably wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against Chen Fei. The ability to single-handedly suppress four sects in a bloody battle, yet the other side chooses to swallow their pride and avoid conflict, reveals many underlying issues. Therefore, although these fourth-tier powers harbored thoughts upon arriving in the Sea Peak City, those thoughts remained mere thoughts until the emergence of Thousand Yard Sect. As a third-tier power, Thousand Yard Sect boasts mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, far surpassing the strength of the Primordial Sword Sect. Even if the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect were to join forces, the outcome would likely remain the same. ¡°Apologies for any shortcomings in hospitality. Please forgive us.¡± Ye Qishan, the head of Thousand Yard Sect said, as he stood before everyone, bowing respectfully. ¡°No need for formalities, Master Ye!¡± ¡°Now that sea monsters are running amok, Thousand Yard Sect is willing to unite all the sects in the Sea Peak City, to stand together in times of crisis. We are deeply grateful for such noble intentions!¡± Voices echoed as soon as Ye Qishan¡¯s last words fell. A smile graced Ye Qishan¡¯s face as he glanced toward the position of Qu Qingsheng and his companions, noticing their calm demeanor throughout. This meeting, initiated by Thousand Yard Sect, was prompted by the current situation with the sea monsters. It was essential for the forces within the Sea Peak City to share information and resources. However, the primary purpose was for Thousand Yard Sect to convey a message to the Primordial Sword Sect and its affiliates. Reallocating resources within the Sea Peak City is currently seen as a gesture of goodwill. However, if the five sects of the Primordial Sword Sect refuse to cooperate, alternative measures will be taken later on. In the eyes of Thousand Yard Sect, no matter how strong and talented Chen Fei of the Primordial Sword Sect may be, he was still only at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With Thousand Yard Sect¡¯s power, requesting a share of resources was not unreasonable. They were not demanding all resources be handed over, but they must have a share of that lower-grade Tier-3 secret realm, perhaps even the lion¡¯s share. Qu Qingsheng sensed Ye Qishan¡¯s gaze and nodded slightly in acknowledgment. He didn¡¯t pay much heed to the subtle gazes around him. If it had been over a month ago, facing so many peer forces and a sect like Thousand Yard Sect, Qu Qingsheng would have certainly been in a passive position. There was no denying that strength determined confidence. After all, under normal circumstances, the Primordial Sword Sect, combined with a few allied sects like the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, would indeed not have been able to defeat Thousand Yard Sect. The disparity in top-tier power was evident. But now, Chen Fei could slay even late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. With so many fourth-tier powers present, plus Thousand Yard Sect, they weren¡¯t collectively a match for Chen Fei alone. Understanding this, the gazes of those around him hardly mattered. An hour later, Qu Qingsheng and his companions left Yellow Stone City, bid farewell by Ye Qishan¡¯s warm regards. As the figures of Qu Qingsheng and his group disappeared, the smile on Ye Qishan¡¯s face gradually faded. ¡°Master, those five individuals just now avoided discussing the secret realm altogether,¡± whispered an elder from Thousand Yard Sect. ¡°The third-tier secret realm is of significant importance. Their reluctance to discuss it is normal,¡± replied Ye Qishan with a hint of mockery. ¡°But avoiding the topic altogether suggests they¡¯re oversimplifying matters.¡± ¡°They must have great confidence in their own Master Chen,¡± speculated the elder. ¡°That Master Chen¡¯s talent is undeniable. The Grand Elder once said that within fifty years, Master Chen is expected to reach the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Hence, we won¡¯t demand the entire third-tier secret realm, considering it as giving face to that Master Chen,¡± Ye Qishan murmured softly. Breaking through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within fifty years ¨C without such a judgment, Thousand Yard Sect¡¯s appetite for this third-tier secret realm would have been even greater, instead of just settling for a portion. ¡°Considering that the Primordial Sword Sect is said to be a small sect, producing such a talent, one wonders what fortunes they¡¯ve accumulated!¡± remarked the Thousand Yard Sect elder. Despite Thousand Yard Sect¡¯s resources, mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were rare. At best, they could only ensure a steady supply of early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. ¡°Carry out the plan as intended. They¡¯ll come to understand the reality eventually,¡± instructed Ye Qishan before turning and leaving. The gathering within Yellow Stone City attracted the attention of all within the Sea Peak City, despite the absence of mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Each attendee was a leader within their respective factions, with most decisions concerning their sects resting in their hands. Many had anticipated disputes during the meeting, yet both the process and conclusion were remarkably peaceful. However, some viewed this as merely the beginning, foreseeing unrest looming over the Sea Peak City in the near future. Upon returning to their respective sects, figures like Yu Shoucheng provided brief reports, while others like Tong Zhongqiu refrained from expressing much opinion. Ultimately, the outcome hinged on Chen Fei¡¯s decision. Chen Fei¡¯s will now embodied the will of the Five Sects Alliance. ¡°So many sects have arrived in the Sea Peak City recently?¡± Chen Fei was somewhat surprised by Qu Qingsheng¡¯s words, but considering the current situation with the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it seemed inevitable. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been paying much attention to the affairs of the Sea Peak City recently, as he had been immersed in closed-door cultivation. Through recent training, his mastery of the Soul Breaking Technique had progressed from basic proficiency to mastery. Using the Soul Breaking Technique as a medium, Chen Fei could slightly manipulate his own soul, but that was the extent of it; there were no further effects. In terms of Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, there had been no changes. Since it was an incomplete soul technique, Chen Fei could only cultivate it to perfection. It was estimated that only when it reached perfection could Chen Fei gain a slightly better understanding of his own soul. Whether he could slightly enhance his own soul at that time would still require numerous attempts. Aside from the Soul Breaking Technique, his Teleportation skill had also seen progress. Through countless nights of practice, Chen Fei finally advanced from proficiency to perfection. The distance he could teleport had also increased from seventeen to thirty miles. This progress was extremely evident. If Chen Fei wanted to escape, neither peak-level third-tier sea monsters nor Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could stop him. To a certain extent, Chen Fei was already fearless against forces of this level, no matter how numerous they were. In extreme situations, Chen Fei also had hopes of escaping. Moreover, his proficiency with the Profound Heavenly Sword had significantly increased, bringing him closer to the Great Completion stage with each passing day. Aside from his techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s elemental cultivation hadn¡¯t increased much. After all, it had only been a little over a month, which was merely a fleeting moment for a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. For Chen Fei to condense a Flower of Essence through conventional cultivation methods, it would be impossible in the short term and would likely take several years at least. Compared to other late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t face any bottlenecks in condensing a Flower of Essence due to his superior comprehension of techniques. However, it still required a process of accumulation. Chen Fei did want to accelerate this process, but neither the secret methods he had acquired nor the Profound Heavenly Sword provided any insights in this regard. Within the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, only the three Mountain Sea Realm experts could possibly provide Chen Fei with answers. However, given their unfamiliar relationship, it would be extremely challenging for Chen Fei to meet with them, let alone seek advice. In the Sea Peak City, at Mount Tangnan, the newly arrived Blood Sun Sect was now stationed. Due to their early arrival, the mountain gate had already taken shape. The Blood Sun Sect was a fourth-tier power, but this was merely a facade. Its true identity was a subordinate sect of the Death Shadow Sect. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Due to the invasion of the sea monsters, the Death Shadow Sect had no choice but to abandon the island it had cultivated for centuries and relocate to the Sea Peak City. Inside a courtyard atop Mount Tangnan. ¡°Thousand Yard Sect only intends to keep the third-tier secret realm for themselves, with no intention of sharing it with other sects.¡± ¡°I suppose they want to save face for that Chen Fei.¡± ¡°So, what should we do? We¡¯ve lost control of the secret realm we once controlled; it¡¯s changed hands, and we¡¯re left with only half under our control.¡± ¡°If we stir up chaos in the Sea Peak City, do you think that would be enough to kill Chen Fei?¡± Chapter 617 - Chapter 617: Overstepping the Rules Chapter 617: Overstepping the Rules Translator. Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Chen Fei is currently the leader of the Five Sects Alliance. If he dies, the Primordial Sword Sect will decline, and the Five Sects Alliance will practically cease to exist. At that time, the Sea Peak City would surely fall into chaos! But merely killing Chen Fei won¡¯t be enough to seize control of the secret realm!¡± Qin Chunyi pondered for a moment, then shook his head. ¡°So, what do you suggest we do?¡± Pu Chunxu asked in a low voice. ¡°We capture Chen Fei and take control of him!¡± Qin Chunyi chuckled softly. ¡°But Chen Fei is exceptionally talented and undoubtedly proud. It would be extremely difficult to control him,¡± Pu Chunxu shook his head. ¡°If he fears death, we can control him. If he doesn¡¯t fear death, then let him truly die!¡± A glint of coldness flashed in Qin Chunyi¡¯s eyes. If he cooperates, he can live; if not, there¡¯s no need for him to live. In the end, it was just a third-grade inferior secret realm. When the Death Shadow Sect was at its peak, it controlled four secret realms of this level. If it weren¡¯t for the current special circumstances, the Death Shadow Sect wouldn¡¯t have gone to such lengths to scheme for a third-grade secret realm. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s find someone to capture Chen Fei. Whether to kill him or spare him, we¡¯ll decide when the person arrives,¡± Pu Chunxu nodded. ¡°Speaking of Chen Fei, I¡¯ve specifically examined the information in our internal library and found something interesting. You should take a look.¡± Qin Chunyi spoke and took out a jade slip from his sleeve, placing it on the table in front of Pu Chunxu. Pu Chunxu looked at Qin Chunyi with some confusion, then probed into the jade slip with a bit of his consciousness. After a moment, Pu Chunxu furrowed his brow slightly and withdrew his consciousness. ¡°Are the anomalies with Duan Muxiao and Kou Yuanhe related to this Chen Fei?¡± Pu Chunxu asked Qin Chunyi. Although Pu Chunxu and Qin Chunyi were both in the late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Qin Chunyi usually handled the main affairs of the Death Shadow Sect, while Pu Chunxu focused more on cultivation. After many years of development, the Death Shadow Sect had reached a bottleneck. To further develop, the sect needed a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to emerge. In terms of talent, Pu Chunxu was much stronger than Qin Chunyi. Initially, when he advanced to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he successfully condensed a high-quality Combined Aperture, capable of withstanding the weight of three Flowers of essence. However, Qin Chunyi had encountered an accident during his advancement to the Hexagonal Transformation, ultimately achieving only a medium-quality Combined Aperture. It was nearly impossible for him to reach the peak of three converging flowers; condensing two Flower of Essence was already his limit. Qin Chunyi took on the daily affairs of the Death Shadow Sect, so after arriving in the Sea Peak City, he deliberately searched for information on various Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators and discovered something unusual. ¡°After accepting the task to assassinate Chen Fei, Duan Muxiao didn¡¯t disappear. Instead, he remained active for several years. However, during these years, some of his actions were slightly different from his usual behavior, leading us to suspect that Duan Muxiao might have died,¡± Qin Chunyi explained. ¡°So, we sent Kou Yuanhe to confirm?¡± Pu Chunxu asked. ¡°Yes!¡± Qin Chunyi nodded, continuing, ¡°Initially, we didn¡¯t notice any issues with Kou Yuanhe. But recently, when Haiyucheng summoned manpower to defend against the Sea Demons, Kou Yuanhe completely vanished.¡± Pu Chunxu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. Kou Yuanhe had always kept his information concealed from the outside world, so the summoning of Haiyucheng shouldn¡¯t have affected him. However, Kou Yuanheng disappeared without appearing at any of the Death Shadow Sect¡¯s contact points, not even returning to Haiya City once. Clearly, Kou Yuanheng was already dead. ¡°Chen Fei broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within less than ten years, right?¡± Pu Chunxu furrowed his brow. In less than ten years, he advanced from the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the middle Combined Aperture Tempering realm, then killed Kou Yuanhe. Isn¡¯t this possibility a bit low? ¡°It might be related to Chen Fei, but not necessarily him directly. It¡¯s just that the disappearances of Duan Muxiao and Kou Yuanhe happen to have some connection with Chen Fei,¡± Qin Chunyi said, unsure. After all, advancing from the early to the middle Combined Aperture Tempering realm within ten years, even faster than the geniuses in the entire alliance, seemed a bit exaggerated. -It¡¯s probably just a coincidence, but we can¡¯t afford to be careless,¡± Pu Chunxu pondered for a moment. ¡°Yeah,¡± Qin Chunyi nodded. ¡°But as a precaution, sending someone at the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage again isn¡¯t appropriate, and it would attract too much attention. So, I¡¯ve decided to send the Wu brothers. With their strength, even if there are unforeseen circumstances, they can handle it properly! ¡°Agreed!¡± Pu Chunxu nodded after some consideration. The Wu brothers, triplets, had been of one mind since childhood. If one of them mastered a certain technique, the others could comprehend it at an extremely fast pace. It was precisely due to this somewhat peculiar talent that the Wu brothers continuously delved into various techniques, enhancing their own foundations. In just over two hundred years, all three of them had reached the fifth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, just one step away from entering the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. Because reaching the Hexagonal Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was crucial for their future advancement to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Wu brothers were extremely cautious, aiming for a high-quality Combined Aperture. Otherwise, if they had set their sights lower, they would have long been three formidable cultivators at the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, significantly bolstering the strength of the Death Shadow Sect. The Death Shadow Sect fully supported the plans of the Wu brothers. After all, their telepathic connection and exceptional talents surpassed those of many others, promising a bright future. Currently, when the Wu brothers executed missions together, the power they unleashed was not much weaker than that of ordinary late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. While killing them might be impossible, even a newly advanced late Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior would find it challenging to take down the Wu brothers. Regarding Chen Fei, the most optimistic estimate was that he had reached the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, which was already quite exaggerated. With the Wu brothers going together, success was practically guaranteed. Chen Fei was still in seclusion at the Primordial Sword Sect. Except for occasional visits from Chi Shuqing, no one else disturbed him. One day, Qu Qingsheng greeted a group of people who arrived on a boat. They were the advance party from the Pinnacle Peak Sect. As the Pinnacle Peak Sect was relocating to the Sea Peak City, it was natural to choose the best location for their mountain gate. Therefore, they had sent a group to select a site and begin construction in advance. ¡°Recently, I¡¯ve troubled Sect Leader Qu a lot,¡± Wei Zikuan said, clasping his hands in front of Qu Qingsheng. Although Wei Zikuan¡¯s cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, far surpassing Qu Qingsheng, he didn¡¯t dare show any disrespect toward him. ¡°Sect Leader Wei, there¡¯s no need to be so polite,¡± Qu Qingsheng smiled and waved his hand. As they received and accommodated their guests, inspected the site for the mountain gate, the atmosphere remained cordial throughout. Wei Zikuan was quite satisfied with the locations suggested by the Primordial Sword Sect. In just a few days, they would be able to gather manpower and begin constructing the Pinnacle Peak Sect¡¯s mountain gate in the Sea Peak City. In Yellow Stone City, at the Thousand Yard Sect. ¡°Qu Qingsheng received the representatives from the Pinnacle Peak Sect?¡± Ye Qishan¡¯s brow furrowed upon hearing the report from the elders of the sect. Ye Qishan was naturally familiar with the Pinnacle Peak Sect. While he might not have an in-depth understanding of all the third-tier powers within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, their reputation was well-known. Compared to other third-tier powers, the Pinnacle Peak Sect was renowned for its defensive techniques. Breaking through their defenses in a short period was difficult even for peers. Moreover, the strongest member of the Pinnacle Peak Sect was a female martial artist, a rarity among various sects. ¡°Continue to investigate!¡± Ye Qishan pondered for a moment, then spoke in a deep voice. If the relationship between the Primordial Sword Sect and the Pinnacle Peak Sect was extremely amicable, subsequent actions against the Primordial Sword Sect might have to be more restrained. While the Pinnacle Peak Sect¡¯s techniques excelled in defense, it didn¡¯t mean they were incapable of offense. Their offensive capabilities, however, were relatively less remarkable compared to their defensive skills, merely falling within the normal standards for martial artists. It was rumored that Tong Linyun, the strongest member of the Pinnacle Peak Sect, had already reached the fifth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, just one step away from entering the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. However, this step seemed to have thwarted countless individuals. Ye Qishan couldn¡¯t judge whether Tong Linyun would be able to advance to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. But even with just his current strength at the fifth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Tong Linyun was already much stronger than the Thousand Yard Sect. Thinking about this, Ye Qishan couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brow. Three hours later. ¡°So, the Pinnacle Peak Sect is settling in the Sea Peak City, and the Primordial Sword Sect is assisting them in selecting their mountain gate locations? Ye Qishan looked at the map in his hand. A red dot represented the location of the Primordial Sword Sect. The potential locations for the Pinnacle Peak Sect¡¯s mountain gates were not very far from the Primordial Sword Sect. In other words, if anything happened to the Primordial Sword Sect, the Pinnacle Peak Sect could rush over immediately upon receiving the news. ¡°It seems the Primordial Sword Sect has truly allied with the Pinnacle Peak Sect!¡± Ye Qishan lightly tapped the table. With such proximity, many of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s original resource points would likely have to be ceded to the Pinnacle Peak Sect. But whether aligning with a third-tier power was a gain or a loss was difficult to determine. Leaving aside other matters, if the Pinnacle Peak Sect indeed appeared in the Sea Peak City, they would be an obstacle that the Thousand Yard Sect couldn¡¯t bypass if they still wanted that particular secret realm. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Pinnacle Peak Sect isn¡¯t interested in any of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s original resource points, including that third-grade secret realm. They will seek out new resource points on their own,¡± hesitated the elder of the Thousand Yard Sect. ¡°Not interested in any of them?¡± Ye Qishan¡¯s head lifted with a puzzled expression. The Primordial Sword Sect has aligned with your Pinnacle Peak Sect, and you¡¯ve accepted them, but if you¡¯re not interested in any of their resource points or even the secret realm, then what are you aiming for? Are you expecting the Primordial Sword Sect to help you establish a mountain gate? ¡°Have you heard anything else?¡± Ye Qishan asked, pressing down his doubts. ¡°The Pinnacle Peak Sect will officially arrive in the Sea Peak City in one month, said the Thousand Yard Sect elder. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°One month later¡­¡± Ye Qishan¡¯s brow furrowed deeper. The Pinnacle Peak Sect¡¯s unusually favorable attitude toward the Primordial Sword Sect and their unexpected appearance in the Sea Peak City in one month were perplexing. The Thousand Yard Sect had originally planned to slowly suppress the Primordial Sword Sect and the other four sects, persuading them to voluntarily relinquish some of the third-grade secret realms. But now, it seemed there was no time left. Unless the elders of the sect directly intervened, but that would violate the rules of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Despite the past unrest within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the alliance had not truly disbanded. Actions that went too far might have been investigated and addressed afterward.. Chapter 618 - Chapter 618: Smashing Through Chapter 618: Smashing Through Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Ye Qishan furrowed his brow, organized the documents in his hand, and walked towards another courtyard. This was where Elder Fu Xuanye of the Thousand Yard Sect temporarily resided. Ye Qishan was at a loss on how to deal with the Primordial Sword Sect next, so he had to defer to Fu Xuanye for a decision. ¡°Senior, Ye Qishan requests an audience!¡± Ye Qishan respectfully called from outside the door. ¡°Come in,¡± Fu Xuanye¡¯s voice rang in Ye Qishan¡¯s ears, and the courtyard gate opened automatically. Ye Qishan walked quietly into the courtyard and saw Fu Xuanye sitting cross-legged on a cushion, a hint of fragrance wafting from a small stove. Transplanting Wood, a third-grade spiritual material, helps with the comprehension of techniques and the cultivation of elemental energy. It is valuable and scarce. Previously, the Thousand Yard Sect had a secret realm in the original sea area specifically for cultivating Transplanting Wood. But now, in the Sea Peak City, the future production of Transplanting Wood has become difficult to sustain. Even if they took over the third-grade lower-grade secret realm here, given the richness of elemental energy in that realm, they could only cultivate Transplanting Wood in a small area. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Fu Xuanye opened his eyes and looked at Ye Qishan. ¡°Pinnacle Peak Sect will arrive in the Sea Peak City in a month,¡± Ye Qishan said, placing a jade slip in his palm and offering it with both hands. Fu Xuanye¡¯s expression shifted slightly. With a gesture of his right hand, he caught the jade slip and delved his consciousness into it. After a moment, Fu Xuanye withdrew his consciousness, his brows furrowed. In theory, Pinnacle Peak Sect should already know that Thousand Yard Sect had settled in the Sea Peak City. Under normal circumstances, they wouldn¡¯t choose the Sea Peak City again. After all, the resources in the Sea Peak City were limited, originally only sufficient for the development of fourth-tier forces, reducing the assistance available to third-tier forces by a significant margin. Although the situation with the Thousand Feathers Alliance was special, given Pinnacle Peak Sect¡¯s strength, they actually had many other options for maritime territories, and the Sea Peak City was definitely not a prime choice. But inexplicably, Pinnacle Peak Sect was coming, and their attitude towards the Primordial Sword Sect was overly favorable. ¡°I understand the situation. Hold off on any actions against the Primordial Sword Sect for now,¡± Fu Xuanye pondered for a moment before speaking solemnly. With the current peculiar attitude of Pinnacle Peak Sect, Fu Xuanye decided to observe quietly for changes. Mainly because Pinnacle Peak Sect¡¯s strength surpasses even that of Thousand Yard Sect, it was best to be cautious until their true intentions become clear. ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Qishan nodded and respectfully withdrew from the courtyard. ¡°Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei.¡± Fu Xuanye pondered, expecting that securing a portion of the third-grade secret realm would be almost certain, but he didn¡¯t anticipate such a twist. In Fu Xuanye¡¯s view, with the strength of the Thousand Yard Sect, taking only a part of the third-grade lower-grade secret realm was already giving face to the Primordial Sword Sect. If it weren¡¯t for the talent displayed by Chen Fei, Thousand Yard Sect would probably have taken over the entire third-grade secret realm. In the martial world, it¡¯s survival of the fittest, and with Thousand Yard Sect being stronger, they naturally could take more. It¡¯s not just Thousand Yard Sect; similar situations have been occurring in other maritime territories controlled by the Thousand Feathers Alliance recently. But now, unexpectedly, Pinnacle Peak Sect has emerged, disrupting all their plans. Fu Xuanye looked up at the sky and decided to investigate the Primordial Sword Sect tonight to see what makes them so special, enough to warrant such treatment from Pinnacle Peak Sect. As the evening fell and the night grew quiet, Fu Xuanye¡¯s figure appeared thirty miles away from the Primordial Sword Sect. At this distance, with Fu Xuanye¡¯s vision, he could already vaguely see the appearance of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate. Fu Xuanye summoned a bronze clock about the size of a palm in his hand. As he infused it with elemental energy, a ripple like water passed over his body, causing his aura to suddenly drop to an undetectable level. The Concealment Bell, a mid-grade magic treasure, an heirloom of the Thousand Yard Sect passed down through generations, was not only offensive and defensive but could also conceal one¡¯s own aura. It was an extremely rare protective treasure. During the previous siege by sea monsters, Fu Xuanye was able to lead many disciples of the Thousand Yard Sect to escape, and this Concealment Bell played a crucial role. Fu Xuanye¡¯s figure drifted forward silently. A quarter of an hour later, he was already within ten miles of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate. At this point, Fu Xuanye could clearly see the appearance of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate. Furthermore, Fu Xuanye¡¯s gaze had already locked onto the courtyard where Chen Fei resided. Just as Fu Xuanye was about to continue approaching, his figure suddenly paused, and he looked up at the sky. Just now, Fu Xuanye sensed three auras flashing past, heading straight into the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate. The formation of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate trembled slightly, but it was cleverly avoided by those three figures. Fu Xuanye¡¯s gaze fluctuated. Although those three auras flashed by in an instant, he still managed to catch a glimpse of their traces. ¡°Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and there are three of them!¡± Fu Xuanye was puzzled. From the looks of it, the newcomers were clearly hostile. When did the Primordial Sword Sect offend such enemies? At this point, there was no need for further observation. If those three individuals were indeed hostile towards the Primordial Sword Sect, tonight would likely be the sect¡¯s last night. After some consideration, Fu Xuanye dared not meddle in this matter. With three mid-combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, it would be easy to destroy the Primordial Sword Sect, but the Thousand Yard Sect would be just as vulnerable. Fu Xuanye concealed his aura and cautiously retreated. Compared to his arrival, he was now even more cautious, afraid of alerting the three individuals. In the courtyard of the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei sat cross-legged. Slowly opening his eyes, he looked ahead, finding no one there. ¡°Is this the first time you¡¯ve been discovered by someone at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Have you hidden your cultivation?¡± A voice suddenly sounded in the courtyard, and three figures seemed to emerge from the void, their gazes fixed firmly on Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked at the three individuals, almost identical in appearance and with nearly identical auras, with some surprise in his eyes. It was Chen Fei¡¯s first time encountering triplets, and their cultivation had reached the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Judging from their aura, their comprehension of their own techniques was extremely high, comparable to the geniuses of top forces. ¡°Three of you came to my Primordial Sword Sect late at night. What is the matter?¡± Chen Fei said calmly. ¡°Just now, we asked you a question, and you didn¡¯t answer. That¡¯s really impolite!¡± Wu Hongxiao frowned. ¡°You trespassed into my Primordial Sword Sect, yet you accuse me of being impolite?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly at Wu Hongxiao¡¯s words. ¡°Brother, he won¡¯t answer our questions properly anyway. Bring him back for interrogation, and everything will become clear,¡± Wu Hongxin said impatiently. With a flicker of his figure, he appeared directly in front of Chen Fei, his iron hammer smashing towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. Although hammers are rarely used as weapons, those who can wield them are extraordinarily powerful. Since birth, the Wu brothers had demonstrated exceptional physique and comprehension. After trying various weapons, they ultimately chose the iron hammer. They enjoyed the feeling of smashing their enemies into pulp. As Wu Hongxin swung his iron hammer, immense pressure enveloped Chen Fei¡¯s surroundings. Wu Hongxin had exceptional control over his strength. When he struck, there was no wastage of extra force; it all focused on the opponent. Because of this, despite the fierce attack, there was no visible damage in the courtyard. Before sending them, Tan Chunyi had reminded them not to be careless. While the Wu Hongxin trio listened, they were even more confident in their own strength. Although Chen Fei¡¯s talent was astonishing, it only elevated him to the level of Min Yanlu. In the span of ten years, at most, he could reach the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm and perhaps advance to the fourth stage at most, but reaching the fifth stage was impossible. This was already the highest recognition; after all, they treated him as they would Min Yanlu. What more could he expect? Even at the fourth stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they didn¡¯t need all three brothers to act together. One of them alone was enough to capture Chen Fei. Before they arrived, their main concern was whether Chen Fei had other helpers. At this moment, Wu Hongxiao and Wu Hongzhong hadn¡¯t acted because they were more vigilant against potential allies of Chen Fei rather than Chen Fei himself. As Chen Fei watched Wu Hongxin¡¯s attack, he extended his right hand, pushing the iron hammer aside and striking Wu Hongxin¡¯s chest with a palm. ¡°Thunk!¡± Accompanied by the crushing sound of bones and flesh, Wu Hongxin¡¯s body involuntarily bent, a spray of blood mist escaping his lips. His eyes widened with shock and fear as he stared at Chen Fei. Wu Hongxin had never imagined that his unstoppable Hammer of Heaven could be so easily brushed aside by someone. At that moment, he felt an incomparable force acting upon his hammer, forcing it aside effortlessly. As for the palm strike from Chen Fei, it seemed slow, but in an instant, it had already landed on Wu Hongxin¡¯s chest. ¡°Second Brother!¡± ¡°Second Brother!¡± Wu Hongxiao and Wu Hongzhong¡¯s bodies trembled slightly, a trickle of blood flowing from their mouths. Then, they both rushed towards Chen Fei, while a radiant light connected the three of them together. Wu Hongxin¡¯s injuries began to heal rapidly, and his aura started to rise from its low point. Chen Fei looked somewhat surprised at the three of them. One person took the attack, and the damage was shared among the three, plus they could rapidly heal one another. This technique was indeed extraordinary. With the force of Chen Fei¡¯s palm strike just now, Wu Hongxin should have been on the brink of death. However, the result was only a severe injury. ¡°Ah!¡± Wu Hongxin roared in anger, his entire body boiling with blood, a fierce aura emanating from him as he swung his hammer towards Chen Fei again. Compared to other martial artists, the Wu brothers intentionally focused on body refinement. As long as one of them had some comprehension of techniques, the other two could quickly learn as well. This unique advantage naturally made them avid seekers of techniques that could increase their combat power. Chen Fei watched Wu Hongxin¡¯s attack with a slight smile. His right hand moved as if teleporting, grabbing Wu Hongxin¡¯s wrist. In the next moment, a roar like that of an ancient beast erupted from within Chen Fei¡¯s body, and Wu Hongxin felt his entire body¡¯s strength being suddenly imprisoned. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei grabbed Wu Hongxin¡¯s hand, swung him around, and forcefully slammed him onto the ground. The entire courtyard trembled violently as Wu Hongxin was embedded into the pit, his body nearly indistinguishable amidst the blood and flesh, his aura approaching death. Even with the damage being shared among the three, under Chen Fei¡¯s deliberate intention, they were rendered as powerless as clay chickens and roof tiles. Wu Hongxiao and Wu Hongzhong, like being struck heavily, involuntarily sprayed out a mist of blood as their internal organs were crushed by the tremendous force, leaving them completely powerless. Their usually diligently trained bodies, in this moment, seemed as fragile as paper before Chen Fei, with no effect whatsoever.. Chapter 619 - Chapter 619: Breakthrough Chapter 619: Breakthrough Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wu Hongzhong and Wu Hongxiao looked at Wu Hongxin on the ground, who was gasping for air like a gossamer thread, their eyes wide with disbelief. They had come to Primordial Sword Sect prepared for any possibility, even encountering a strong late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert with predetermined plans on how to handle it. But they absolutely did not anticipate the situation unfolding before them. Wu Hongxi¡¯s Combined Apertures were at the Fifth Transformation, just a step away from the late stage, and with others sharing the damage, he was first severely injured by one move, and then another blow left him on the brink of death. At this moment, they clearly understood that Chen Fei¡¯s strength far exceeded theirs. While Tan Chunyi and the others had some precautions against Chen Fei, their highest estimate of his strength only reached the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Having the three Wu brothers come here should have been a foolproof plan, but ironically, this foolproof plan had now led to the biggest oversight. ¡°Kill!¡± Wu Hongzhong roared, slamming his palm against his chest, causing the blood in his body to flow backward suddenly. Not only the blood but also the elemental force within Wu Hongzhong¡¯s body reversed instantly, and a tremendous pressure instantly pressed down on his Combined Aperture. The Combined Apertures trembled violently, then collapsed inward abruptly, settling at the position of a low-grade Combined Aperture. All of Wu Hongzhong¡¯s elemental force instantly flowed into the Combined Aperture, then surged out immediately, causing the elemental qi of heaven and earth to oscillate within several miles and converge towards the courtyard. Wu Hongzhong lifted his head slightly, looking towards Chen Fei. In an instant, he achieved the Sixth Transformation of Combined Aperture, truly entering the realm of late-stage Combined Aperture. Although it was only the lowest-grade Combined Aperture, late-stage Combined Aperture was late-stage Combined Aperture. Wu Hongzhong¡¯s combat power took a significant step forward in an instant. If he couldn¡¯t defeat Chen Fei in the mid-stage of Combined Aperture, then in the late stage, Wu Hongzhong refused to believe that he would still be powerless! All the cultivators of Primordial Sword Sect stopped what they were doing, some looking towards the direction of the Tingfeng Pavilion with astonishment and suspicion. Just moments ago, they sensed the intense tremors of elemental qi, and now, instead of calming down, the elemental qi of heaven and earth was gradually intensifying. Qu Qingsheng was considering whether to go to the Tingfeng Pavilion to see what was happening when Chen Fei¡¯s clone appeared in mid-air, soothing the emotions of the crowd. Meanwhile, several miles away from Primordial Sword Sect, Fu Xuanye, who was slowly retreating, looked forward with some surprise. Compared to the cultivators of Primordial Sword Sect who only sensed the disturbance of elemental qi, Fu Xuanye, with his cultivation at the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, felt a rhythm within the fluctuation of elemental qi. This kind of rhythm usually only occurs when a martial artist at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm breaks through, causing a resonance of the elemental qi of heaven and earth. To be able to perceive this fluctuation, it was evident that the person who had broken through had a high level of cultivation. ¡°Late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm?¡± Fu Xuanye couldn¡¯t help but wonder. Just now, three mid-stage Combined Aperture cultivators had flashed past, but at a time like this, how could someone suddenly break through to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Temperign realm Tempering realm? It seemed too peculiar and untimely. Indeed, it was untimely. If given a choice, Wu Hongzhong would never have chosen to break through in this manner. Their goal had always been to condense a high-grade Combined Aperture, and they even harbored thoughts of condensing a top-grade Combined Aperture. If they could achieve a top-grade Combined Aperture, then there might still be a glimmer of hope for reaching the Mountain Sea Realm in the future. It was precisely because of this ambition that the three of them continuously consolidated their foundation, strengthening their pure elemental force and making all preparations for reaching the Sixth Transformation of Combined Aperture. But today, facing the power of Chen Fei, if they didn¡¯t force a breakthrough, they might not even have a chance to escape. Relying on his profound foundation, Wu Hongzhong completed the breakthrough in the blink of an eye. From this, it could be seen that if it were just a breakthrough to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Temperign realm, it wouldn¡¯t pose any difficulty for him. However, in the current situation, even with his deep foundation, condensing a low-grade Combined Aperture was already his limit. It¡¯s not that he couldn¡¯t further refine his Combined Aperture, but there was no time, and the environment here didn¡¯t allow it. The iron hammer in Wu Hongzhong¡¯s hand smashed down towards Chen Fei. Compared to Wu Hongxin¡¯s Hammer of Heaven just now, the situation changed drastically when wielded by Wu Hongzhong, who was at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Temperign realm Tempering realm. With no way to escape, the Hammer of Heaven kept enlarging, filling Chen Fei¡¯s field of vision. In the courtyard, the terrifying pressure completely crushed the grass on the ground, with the sap seeping into the soil, and the soil continuously sinking under the pressure. In just an instant, the entire courtyard sank a few inches. Wu Hongzhong confronted Chen Fei head-on, while Wu Hongxiao rushed towards Wu Hongxin. Wu Hongxin, severely injured and dying, their minds connected, and they could clearly sense how dire Wu Hongxin¡¯s condition was at the moment. If they didn¡¯t treat him soon, he might truly die here. It was precisely because of this that Wu Hongzhong acted without hesitation, willing to sacrifice everything, even if it meant severing his path in the future of martial arts. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire courtyard trembled violently, and a tremendous force shot into the sky. Chen Fei used his fists instead of a sword, breaking through Wu Hongzhong¡¯s attack like a bamboo, and then, with unabated momentum, he punched Wu Hongzhong in the chest. The immense force surged straight into Wu Hongzhong¡¯s body. Whether it was the resistance of his elemental force or the defense of his physique, they all seemed insignificant in the face of this punch. Wu Hongzhong stared at Chen Fei with wide eyes, his expression filled with disbelief. Why, even after reaching the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, was he still so vulnerable? A low-grade Combined Aperture might be weak, but even at its worst, it was still the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s aura also revealed that he was at the Sixth Transformation of Combined Aperture. Both were at the Sixth Transformation and even if it was a martial artist with a top-grade Combined Aperture, it would take at least dozens of exchanges to suppress a low-grade Combined Aperture like Wu Hongzhong. How could Chen Fei completely overwhelm him with just one move, without even using a magic weapon, but with bare hands, leaving him powerless to retaliate? Wu Hongzhong¡¯s eyes were full of confusion. He couldn¡¯t understand why this was happening, why his opponent, without even resorting to a treasure, could render him helpless with just bare hands. Forcibly breaking through from the fifth stage of Combined Aperture to the late stage didn¡¯t bring about any changes. ¡°Poof!¡± Wu Hongzhong sprayed out a mouthful of blood mist, staggering backward a step. Before he could recover from his stiffness, a hand reached out and firmly grasped his wrist. Wu Hongzhong tried to struggle, but the strength in the opponent¡¯s hand was like a towering mountain, rendering him powerless to resist. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei grasped Wu Hongzhong¡¯s hand, swung him around, and smashed him onto the ground. Wu Hongzhong was embedded in the ground, completely losing all resistance. Like Wu Hongxin, he was now on the brink of death, severely wounded. In the blink of an eye, before Wu Hongxiao could even lift Wu Hongxin from the ground, he heard commotion from behind. Instinctively, Wu Hongxiao turned his head, his pupils involuntarily shrinking. Wu Hongzhong, who had already reached the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, was now dying on the ground, no different from Wu Hongxin. What happened? Wu Hongxiao¡¯s mind went blank in an instant, unable to comprehend. Compared to Wu Hongxin¡¯s severe injury earlier, although Wu Hongxiao was extremely shocked and angry, he ultimately endured it and made the necessary responses, even preemptively severing the shared damage among the three of them. But at this moment, Wu Hongzhong, who had clearly completed the breakthrough, still lay there without the slightest resistance. What kind of monster was this Chen Fei? It was already unimaginable for him to reach the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, yet his combat power was still so exaggerated! If even the late stage of the Combined Aperture Temperign realm couldn¡¯t handle him, then what level of strength was required? Peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm? If there was such strength, why would they need to come to Primordial Sword Sect in the dead of night? A figure appeared in front of Wu Hongxiao, and he snapped out of his daze. The Combined Aperture within him seemed to collapse, like Wu Hongzhong, forcibly breaking through to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although he knew that even at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was still no resistance, Wu Hongxiao still wanted to fight back. He didn¡¯t want to die so easily. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s fist struck Wu Hongxiao¡¯s chest. Wu Hongxiao tried to dodge backward, with the iron hammer held in front of him. But it was futile. Chen Fei¡¯s fist broke through the iron hammer like breaking dry twigs, unstoppable. Wu Hongxiao¡¯s back was arched directly by the blow, and then he collapsed to the ground, his mouth and nose filled with blood. And because of the failed forced breakthrough, Wu Hongxiao¡¯s Combined Aperture shattered directly, and elemental force rampaged within his body, making his breath even weaker. Chen Fei withdrew his fist and looked down at Wu Hongxiao. Wu Hongxiao trembled, trying to lift his head, and his gaze met Chen Fei¡¯s. In the next moment, a hint of confusion appeared in Wu Hongxiao¡¯s eyes, but soon, his consciousness in the sea of knowledge automatically operated, bringing him back to clarity. ¡°Illusion Technique? Trying to extract information from us, you are simply delusional¡­¡± Wu Hongxiao thought of the mental technique Chen Fei had just used on him, a sneer on his face. He was about to mock Chen Fei when his words abruptly stopped. A sword light swept across Wu Hongxiao¡¯s neck. Wide-eyed, Wu Hongxiao looked at Chen Fei, filled with unwillingness, before collapsing to the ground. Chen Fei turned to Wu Hongzhong and the others. With a flash of sword energy, their breaths were completely extinguished, and three sword essences entered the Qianyuan Sword. For Chen Fei now, opponents at the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm were already too weak. As for those at the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they were no match for Chen Fei, let alone those who had forcefully broken through to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm like this. Whether it was physique, Combined Aperture, elemental force, or martial arts, Chen Fei crushed everything, and there was no room for any unexpected events. ¡°Death Shadow Sect, didn¡¯t expect you to come to the Sea Peak City!¡± The Dream Entry Technique wasn¡¯t very effective against martial artists who were just a step away from entering the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm like this, but Chen Fei still managed to glean some information. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only And for Chen Fei now, even this small amount of information was completely sufficient. With a wave of his hand, the bodies of Wu Hongxiao and the others turned into powder, and the Qiankun Bags along with three mid-grade magic treasures fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Chen Fei glanced at the three Qiankun Bags, his expression slightly changing. Among them were numerous jade slips containing martial techniques. Putting the magic treasures into the Qiankun Bags, a beam of light emanated from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows, looking towards the southeast, where a figure was silently retreating. But under the gaze of his Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei could see that person clearly.. Chapter 620 - Chapter 620: Trembling Chapter 620: Trembling Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Fu Xuanye flew back patiently. By now, he had traveled more than twenty miles away from the Primordial Sword Sect. At this distance, even a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator would find it difficult to perceive him. Furthermore, Fu Xuanye still had the Concealment Bell on him, making it even less likely for anyone to detect him. However, Fu Xuanye did not accelerate, continuing at the same pace as before, steadily retreating. He planned to reach a position forty li away, ensuring complete safety. Suddenly, a strange sensation gripped Fu Xuanye¡¯s heart. Puzzled, he was about to inspect his surroundings when he felt a hand resting on the protective shield of the Concealment Bell. Fu Xuanye¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily. Who was it, and when did they appear behind him? He had failed to sense their presence at all. ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± Before Fu Xuanye could turn around, the protective shield of the Concealment Bell twisted under the unbearable pressure, and in the next moment, it shattered. Fu Xuanye felt as though he had been struck hard, and blood spurted from his mouth uncontrollably. Terrified, Fu Xuanye wondered who this person was and how they could be so powerful. Their aura was completely unfamiliar, and why would such a formidable individual be near the Primordial Sword Sect? A series of doubts flooded Fu Xuanye¡¯s mind. He attempted to flee forward, but a tremendous force descended upon his body, causing every inch of his flesh to cry out in agony. In the next moment, darkness enveloped Fu Xuanye¡¯s vision, and he lost consciousness from his severe injuries. Floating in mid-air, Chen Fei emanated the aura of the Blood Refining Art, his right hand gripping Fu Xuanye¡¯s neck. Although Chen Fei had never seen Fu Xuanye before, recent information led him to guess Fu Xuanye¡¯s identity¡ªthe Elder of the Thousand Yard Sect. At this moment, Fu Xuanye had appeared near the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei didn¡¯t sense any killing intent from Fu Xuanye; most likely, he had come to probe the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s strength. Perhaps he had spotted Wu Hongxin and the others and fled in fear. ¡°You may be spared the death penalty, but I¡¯ll teach you a lesson.¡± With a wave of his hand, Chen Fei tossed Fu Xuanye straight into the sea, while everything from Fu Xuanye¡¯s Qiankun Bag had already found its way into Chen Fei¡¯s own. The Concealment Bell was also among the spoils taken by Chen Fei. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing from the spot, flying toward the direction of Mount Tangnan. Moments later, Fu Xuanye regained consciousness in the sea, realizing he was still alive. Surprise filled his eyes. However, Fu Xuanye quickly realized that all his valuable belongings had vanished without a trace, including the Concealment Bell, which had been passed down through generations in the Thousand Yard Sect. The joy of surviving the ordeal was instantly overshadowed, leaving Fu Xuanye standing somewhat dazed on the surface of the sea. At this juncture, Fu Xuanye found it absurd that he still didn¡¯t know who had injured him or who had robbed him of his possessions. Everything was shrouded in mystery. For a martial artist of his stature, in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, this was an unimaginable situation, yet it had happened to Fu Xuanye today. His face pale, Fu Xuanye glanced in the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect. Although he didn¡¯t know the specifics of who had harmed him, Fu Xuanye was certain that it was closely related to the Primordial Sword Sect, possibly even the work of someone within the sect. But these were merely Fu Xuanye¡¯s own speculations. He couldn¡¯t confront anyone, and now, he dared not approach the Primordial Sword Sect. Though he had lost his belongings, at least he hadn¡¯t lost his life. In that situation, with someone directly gripping his neck, Fu Xuanye had no resistance at all. Taking a deep breath, Fu Xuanye¡¯s figure flickered as he flew towards the direction of Yellow Stone City. Forget about the third-level secret realm for now. Besides, Fu Xuanye wanted to move the Thousand Yard Sect away from the Sea Peak City. However, he feared that such a sudden relocation might provoke the Primordial Sword Sect. On the surface, the Primordial Sword Sect is merely a fourth-tier power, but its internal strength could be significantly formidable. Therefore, it was possible that the Primordial Sword Sect didn¡¯t want others to know its true strength. And if the Thousand Yard Sect were to relocate, would it make the Primordial Sword Sect feel that the Thousand Yard Sect was being disrespectful? If they were deemed disrespectful, would it be easy for the Primordial Sword Sect to simply eliminate them? Fu Xuanye suddenly thought of the Pinnacle Peak Sect, recalling their peculiar actions and excessive deference to the Primordial Sword Sect. Previously, he couldn¡¯t comprehend it, but now Fu Xuanye suddenly understood. If the mysterious individual from earlier was indeed from the Primordial Sword Sect, then the Pinnacle Peak Sect¡¯s behavior would make perfect sense. Countless thoughts raced through Fu Xuanye¡¯s mind, making his already pale face even paler due to his severe injuries. Outside Mount Tangnan, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in mid-air, gazing at the Blood Sun Sect ahead. The branches of the Death Shadow Sect were numerous, and aside from the true leader of the sect, no one knew how much strength the sect concealed. Kou Yuanheng, who had come to kill Chen Fei, was in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and was considered a senior figure within the Death Shadow Sect, yet there were still many things he didn¡¯t know. The status of the Wu brothers, compared to Kou Yuanheng, is undoubtedly higher. In a sense, the Death Shadow Sect is grooming the Wu brothers as future leaders. As long as the three of them successfully condense a high-grade Combined Aperture and advance to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei flew forward, his figure gradually fading, until it disappeared completely. The formation of the Blood Sun Sect was decent, but it only maintained the standard of a fourth-tier power and dared not make it too formidable. For Chen Fei, with his Heavenly Eye, overcoming the obstacles of the formation was effortless. At the center of Mount Tangnan¡¯s formation, the Death Shadow Sect stored a mysterious treasure. By practicing specific techniques, the auras of many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Death Shadow Sect could be concealed within this treasure, making it impossible for others to perceive their true cultivation levels. This was why, for so many years, the Death Shadow Sect had remained hidden within the Sea Peak City, unknown to others. The Death Shadow Sect had already found a new location within the Sea Peak City and planned to establish a new city where members of the sect would reside, while the Blood Sun Sect would continue to maintain its role as a regular fourth-tier power. In the courtyard, Tan Chunyi was dealing with the affairs of the Death Shadow Sect when suddenly his hand paused slightly, and he looked around, his eyes scanning the surroundings. A gentle breeze brushed past, under the bright moonlight, revealing everything around in clear detail. Suddenly, a figure emerged as if walking out from under the moonlight, appearing before Tan Chunyi. ¡°I apologize for not greeting you properly upon your arrival at the Blood Sun Sect, Senior. Please forgive me!¡± Tan Chunyi sensed the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation of the newcomer and respectfully bowed. ¡°That treasure of yours is quite fascinating,¡± Chen Fei remarked, observing that Tan Chunyi only emitted the aura of a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. He couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. Under the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei could discern a clue. Even facing each other directly, other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would find it difficult to detect any anomaly in Tan Chunyi, let alone those at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In a sense, the concealment effect brought about by this treasure was almost on par with Chen Fei¡¯s own abilities. Of course, Chen Fei could move freely, whereas members of the Death Shadow Sect could only benefit from this concealment effect within the vicinity of the treasure. Tan Chunyi looked up at Chen Fei, his eyes shining brightly with excitement. For the first time in many years, someone had directly exposed the secret of the Death Shadow Sect! Suddenly, another figure appeared behind Chen Fei, a jet-black blade silently piercing towards his back. Without wind, without any fluctuation in spiritual energy, the attack of this figure was as silent as the night. Chen Fei¡¯s body swayed slightly, perfectly evading the attack from behind, then with another movement, he appeared in mid-air. Pu Chunxu furrowed his brow, looking at Chen Fei above, and exchanged a glance with Tan Chunyi. As soon as Chen Fei appeared, Tan Chunyi notified Pu Chunxu using a secret technique, which resulted in Pu Chunxu¡¯s almost perfect sneak attack. But even so, it was effortlessly avoided by Chen Fei. ¡°Who are you!¡± Tan Chunyi demanded in a solemn tone. Knowing the secret of the Death Shadow Sect meant death, or else there would be endless trouble for the sect in the future. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, many people entrusted tasks to the Death Shadow Sect, but even more harbored deep hatred towards them. If the Death Shadow Sect were truly exposed, dealing with them wouldn¡¯t be as simple as facing a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm opponent. But Tan Chunyi also wanted to know how the secret of the Death Shadow Sect had been exposed. To ensure the secrecy of the sect, the Death Shadow Sect had done many things. And over the years, the Death Shadow Sect had indeed remained undisturbed, with the most being the discovery of some fake headquarters, which posed minimal loss to the main sect. ¡°You sent someone to kill me just now, didn¡¯t you?¡± Chen Fei looked down at Tan Chunyi. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, a hint of confusion flashed in Tan Chunyi¡¯s eyes. Then, his eyes widened involuntarily, and on the side, Pu Chunxu also realized Chen Fei¡¯s identity, his eyes filled with disbelief. The elemental energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly boiled, the collision of the four forbidden techniques overwhelming the entire courtyard with his aura. Tan Chunyi and Pu Chunxu felt a heavy pressure, a sense of gloom creeping over them involuntarily. This power! How could he have cultivated the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to this extent in just ten years? Even the once dazzling Min Yanlu couldn¡¯t achieve such a level! There must be a great secret within this young man! Compared to this, the secret of the Death Shadow Sect seemed trivial. Chen Fei¡¯s figure suddenly appeared in front of Tan Chunyi, the Qianyuan Sword thrusting forward. Terrifying sword intent filled Tan Chunyi¡¯s mind, and he found it difficult to move. Only by facing Chen Fei head-on could one truly understand the terrifying power he possessed after unlocking the four forbidden techniques. This was far beyond the combat capability one would expect from a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. And yet, just earlier today, they had been plotting how to capture Chen Fei! Pu Chunxu appeared behind Chen Fei, a black blade slicing towards Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Chen Fei¡¯s current display of power was too terrifying. If Tan Chunyi were to die, then Pu Chunxu would also undoubtedly meet his end. ¡°Buzz!¡± A sword intent suddenly appeared in front of Pu Chunxu, his eyes widening in disbelief at the sharpness of this sword intent, which even surpassed the sword technique Chen Fei was currently employing. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Where did this sword intent come from? Wasn¡¯t Chen Fei attacking Tan Chunyi? ¡°Boom!¡± The entire Mount Tangnan trembled violently, countless cracks extending from the courtyard towards the interior of the mountain, and huge rocks tumbling down from the mountain peak. Trembling, Tan Chunyi retreated, the terrifying force crushing his body. Before he could even attempt to resolve this force, a flash of sword light appeared before him. Tan Chunyi¡¯s body stiffened involuntarily, blood mist filling the air, his eyes filled with unwillingness.. Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: Lifting the Mountain with One Hand Chapter 621: Lifting the Mountain with One Hand Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Peng!¡± Tan Chunyi¡¯s body crashed to the ground with a dull sound, and his breath rapidly dissipated until it completely disappeared. Even in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was cut down just like this. Chen Fei turned to look at Pu Chunxu. At this moment, Pu Chunxu was stepping back one step at a time, trying to unload the power within his body onto the ground. However, the attack of the sword intent just now was too strong. Even though Pu Chunxu activated a forbidden technique at a critical moment, he still couldn¡¯t withstand this force. Trying to unload it in a short time was not an easy task. Pu Chunxu watched helplessly as Tan Chunyi was slain with a sword, but he was powerless. Not only was he powerless, but now he was also in danger himself. Pu Chunxu had never imagined that one day he would be crushed like this by a martial artist of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm Sixth Transformation. Clearly, the opponent had just entered the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. How could his strength be so formidable? Countless doubts flashed through Pu Chunxu¡¯s mind, but he couldn¡¯t find any answers. Chen Fei¡¯s unreasonable cultivation speed, unreasonable combat power, everything was unreasonable. ¡°Ah!¡± Pu Chunxu roared, and the harmony acupoints within his body trembled violently. His whole aura surged fiercely, as if he wanted to perish together with Chen Fei. But in the next moment, Pu Chunxu disappeared from the spot, fleeing towards the distance. He couldn¡¯t win, and he couldn¡¯t perish together. Knowing he was doomed, Pu Chunxu didn¡¯t hesitate at all. As long as the green hills remained, there was still a chance for revenge in the future. Chen Fei was formidable, but the people around him were not as formidable. Pu Chunxu had ways to make Chen Fei suffer. Unless someone from the Primordial Sword Sect stepped out of the mountain gate for the rest of their lives. Pu Chunxu, born in the Death Shadow Sect, had never had any moral boundaries in his actions. He only had goals to achieve, and he would use any means necessary. Pu Chunxu wouldn¡¯t directly seek revenge himself. There were always people willing to do various things as long as there was profit involved, just like others who commissioned the Death Shadow Sect for assassinations. It was all the same logic. As for the people on Mount Tangnan now, Pu Chunxu didn¡¯t care how Chen Fei killed them. As long as he was alive, the Death Shadow Sect wouldn¡¯t fall, and everything could start anew! Chen Fei took a step forward, and with each step, ripples spread out. In the next moment, he disappeared from the spot, reappearing in front of Pu Chunxu. Regardless of whether Pu Chunxu fought desperately or not, Chen Fei¡¯s slaying of him would remain unchanged. Therefore, Pu Chunxu¡¯s stance didn¡¯t confuse Chen Fei at all. Pu Chunxu¡¯s footwork was very strong. As an assassin, the footwork inherited within the Death Shadow Sect was definitely top-notch, on par with forces like the Fengwu Pavilion. However, Chen Fei¡¯s current footwork, even without using innate teleportation, was already on par with the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Pu Chunxu had no hope of escaping. ¡°Zing!¡± The Qianyuan Sword emitted an ear-piercing sword cry, and a majestic sword intent enveloped Pu Chunxu as Chen Fei thrust forward with his sword. The sharp sword qi surrounded all the space Pu Chunxu could evade into, squeezing out any possibility of escape. At the same time, the speed of the sword reached its limit, leaving Pu Chunxu with no chance to flee or avoid. All he could do was to take this blow head-on. Pu Chunxu¡¯s pupils reflected this sword, and time seemed to come to a complete halt, with only the inch-by-inch approach of the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade. Heavenly Eye! Observing minutely, seeking weaknesses. Pu Chunxu wielded a short blade as his weapon. In daily combat, he had always targeted weaknesses, using strength to overpower weakness and severely injuring his opponents. But at this moment, in Pu Chunxu¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei¡¯s sword was too powerful. Even if there were some weak points within it, they were obscured by the extreme speed. Pu Chunxu could see them, but he couldn¡¯t strike these weak points with his attacks. Even if he managed to hit them by chance, these weak points were much stronger than his own strength. How could he strike when the opponent¡¯s weakest points were stronger than his strongest? ¡°Boom!¡± A circular ripple spread from the place where the two clashed, expanding outwards. The qi of heaven and earth trembled, and Mount Tangnan below suffered even more severe fragmentation. As for the formation laid out by the Blood Sun Sect, it had already been shattered by the shockwaves earlier. Pu Chunxu sprayed out a mist of blood, his internal organs already ruptured, his complexion as pale as paper, and his breath plummeted to its nadir. Unable to control his body, Pu Chunxu flew downwards towards the mountain, but before he could fly back a few meters, Chen Fei caught up in one step, the Qianyuan Sword slashing towards Pu Chunxu¡¯s neck. Pu Chunxu struggled violently, his mouth moving, wanting to plead for mercy from Chen Fei. Pu Chunxu wanted to live. For this, he was willing to sacrifice his freedom, to become a sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Chen Fei also understood the meaning in Pu Chunxu¡¯s eyes, but he dared not use such a person, nor did he want to. Rather than constantly guard against such an individual day and night, it was better to kill him and eliminate future troubles! ¡°Chi!¡± The sound of the blade cutting through flesh. Pu Chunxu¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, countless sword intents traversing through his body, severing all vitality. Pu Chunxu subconsciously reached out his right hand, trying to grab something, but ultimately fell powerless, his breath completely dissipating. Pu Chunxu was stronger than Tan Chunyi, arguably much stronger, but in the end, the result was only that he managed to withstand one more sword than Tan Chunyi, without much difference. Of course, if the two had teamed up, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to dispatch them so easily as he did just now. But with an additional sword intent within the spatial grid, Chen Fei easily separated the two. In a one-on-one situation, facing Chen Fei, who had unlocked four forbidden techniques and possessed a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm physique, there could be no surprises. The thick spiritual essence fell back into the Qianyuan Sword as Chen Fei sheathed it. With a wave of his right hand, the bodies of Pu Chunxu and Tan Chunyi turned into powder. The Qiankun Bag and the superior-grade magic treasure fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Activating the Slaughter Spirit Technique, any traces of Chen Fei¡¯s aura in the vicinity were directly annihilated. A radiance emitted from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s forehead as he surveyed the entire Mount Tangnan. In the next moment, he disappeared from the spot. And at this moment, Mount Tangnan was already in chaos. The commotion caused by the three of them fighting was too great, to the point where the entire Mount Tangnan seemed to be falling apart. Several Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who had been flying towards this direction were stunned when they felt the dissipation of the auras of Tan Chunyi and Pu Chunxu. Being members of the Death Shadow Sect, they naturally understood the strength and realm of Tan Chunyi and Pu Chunxu. Mighty late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, being consecutively slain in just a moment, what kind of power was this? The entire Death Shadow Sect had only two late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, with no third. If even the late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could be easily killed, then for those in the middle and early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm like them, it would be a one-way trip as well. Without any hesitation, some immediately turned and ran, fearing that if they ran too late, they would suffer the same fate as Tan Chunyi and Pu Chunxu. There were also some who were fiercely loyal to the Death Shadow Sect. They had grown up in the Death Shadow Sect since childhood, and their thoughts were all about loyalty to the sect. As for the lives of others, they were insignificant in their eyes. Only the Death Shadow Sect mattered the most. These people didn¡¯t run; instead, they roared and charged forward. However, soon dozens of sword intents appeared in mid-air, forming a sword formation that enveloped all the charging or fleeing Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, trapping them within. Roars echoed within the sword formation, but soon, these voices began to diminish, until there was silence. The sword formation slowly rotated in the air above Mount Tangnan, not dissipating. Those Combined Aperture Tempering realm and Body Tempering realm warriors who were far away trembled with fear, grateful that their cultivation was inferior and they were not seen as threats. The aura of the sword formation was somewhat peculiar, different from ordinary warriors, carrying a hint of madness and frenzy, causing a slight disturbance in the minds of those who looked at it. Within the depths of Mount Tangnan, Chen Fei glanced at the fleeing people but paid them no mind. The aura of the sword formation was infused by Chen Fei with his Blood Refining Art, completely different from Chen Fei¡¯s original aura. There was no need to worry that those people would suspect anything about Chen Fei. Chen Fei reached forward with his right hand, and a bronze bead appeared in his palm. This was the extraordinary treasure of the Death Shadow Sect that could contain one¡¯s aura. The ability of the Death Shadow Sect to remain hidden for so many years couldn¡¯t have been achieved without this extraordinary treasure. But now, this treasure belonged to Chen Fei. Chen Fei erased the aura on the treasure and stored it into his Qiankun Bag. Chen Fei flashed to the front of a secret chamber door. The light of the formation patterns on the chamber door flowed densely, with tens of thousands of them visible at a glance. The guarding formation of this secret chamber was almost perfected by the Death Shadow Sect, probably directly transported from Haiya City. Otherwise, it¡¯s inexplicable how they could stack so many formation patterns in just over a month, and without any conflicts between them. Using brute force to directly break the formation was certainly feasible, but the items inside the secret chamber would likely be damaged in the process. The quickest and safest way to obtain the items inside the chamber would be to obtain the decryption seal. However, this decryption seal was only known to Tan Chunyi and Pu Chunxu. Both of them were late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and even if Chen Fei had left them on the brink of death, he couldn¡¯t intrude into their minds with the Dream Entering Technique. Chen Fei stood in place, a dazzling light radiating from his forehead, enveloping the formation patterns of the secret chamber. Under the gaze of the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei captured the gaps between the formation patterns. Following these gaps, Chen Fei could dismantle the formation patterns one by one, much like peeling an onion. But with tens of thousands of formation patterns, even if Chen Fei¡¯s speed was fast, it would likely take several hours. The commotion here would soon be noticed by the surroundings. Although Chen Fei wasn¡¯t afraid of his aura being recognized, staying here for several hours wasn¡¯t a wise choice. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, while the formation patterns of the secret chamber couldn¡¯t be dismantled, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult for Chen Fei to dismantle the formation patterns that connected the chamber to the mountain. Chen Fei extended his hand like a sword, flicking forward. A sword intent flashed past, unraveling the hundreds of formation patterns that connected the chamber to the mountain one by one. A massive wave of energy spread out from around the secret chamber. If Tan Chunyi and Pu Chunxu were still alive, they would sense that something was amiss with the chamber. Stepping forward, Chen Fei grabbed hold of one corner of the chamber. Accompanied by the rumbling of the surrounding mountains, Chen Fei lifted the chamber single-handedly into the air. The chamber resembled a small mountain, and as Chen Fei held onto it, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.. Chapter 622 - Chapter 622: Stacking Gold and Jade Chapter 622: Stacking Gold and Jade Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Members of the Death Shadow Sect watched as Chen Fei lifted the mountain with one hand, their expressions frozen in shock. The weight of the entire secret chamber was considerable, affecting Chen Fei¡¯s agility. Traveling hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei tossed the secret chamber onto a desolate island. Glancing back, he half-expected some fearless pursuers, but to his surprise, there were none. Drawing a Qiankun Bag from his hand, Chen Fei emptied its contents, revealing several corpses of cultivators slain in the sword formation earlier. Most of them were only at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, so the valuables within the bag were rather ordinary. Gathering most of the unused pills and spiritual materials, Chen Fei stored them in another Qiankun Bag. These would be taken back to the Primordial Sword Sect, serving as part of the sect¡¯s foundation. Should anyone breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future, these resources would facilitate rapid advancement. In total, there were only a few hundred mid-grade elemental stones, a considerable sum for those at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but for Chen Fei now, it was truly inconsequential. After all, a mid-grade magical treasure could fetch around two thousand mid-grade elemental stones each. The Wu brothers provided three, albeit obscure hammer-type weapons, yet selling one for over eighteen hundred mid-grade elemental stones posed no issue. Just three mid-grade magical treasures amounted to over five thousand mid-grade elemental stones, a staggering sum. During the recent sword formation, Chen Fei also slew a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, adding another two thousand mid-grade elemental stones to his account. As for the assets of other cultivators at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they weren¡¯t as plentiful. Including those low-grade magical treasures, they weren¡¯t collectively worth as much as one at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from the Death Shadow Sect definitely numbered more than those Chen Fei had eliminated. There were likely many others out on missions. Yet, just these few individuals had already brought Chen Fei substantial wealth. And that wasn¡¯t all. The artifact that could harbor energy was invaluable. Its true worth was undoubtedly high. Of course, such artifacts were treasures to those who needed them, like the secretive Death Shadow Sect. But for normal sects, they had no use. With only a limited number of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within their ranks, they had no need to conceal anything. Hence, for Chen Fei to sell this artifact at a high price, he would likely need to invest some effort. Then there were the two high-grade magical treasures belonging to Tan Chunyi and the others. These were genuinely valuable. Magical treasures were classified into four grades: lower, middle, upper, and extreme. The value of each grade differed significantly. While a middle-grade magical treasure could sell for two thousand mid-grade elemental stones, an upper-grade one could skyrocket to around twelve to thirteen thousand. With two upper-grade magical treasures, that was a total of twenty-five to twenty-six thousand mid-grade elemental stones. The fact that mid-grade elemental stones needed to be quantified in tens of thousands spoke volumes about the enormity of this sum. Additionally, the contents of Tan Chunyi and the others¡¯ Qiankun Bags were also valuable. They contained pills and spiritual materials usable by cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which Chen Fei could directly utilize without needing to sell them off. As various items scattered across the ground vanished one by one, it took a moment for Chen Fei to organize everything. Then, he turned his gaze to the secret chamber covered in array patterns. The array patterns emitted a faint glow, reflecting with the surrounding spiritual energy. Chen Fei wiped his forehead with his right hand, and a beam of light enveloped the secret chamber. Chen Fei stimulated his mind to its utmost, causing the gaps between the array patterns to widen, and their connections to become clear before him. These array patterns excelled in their sheer quantity and interconnectivity. When disassembling the array, if the sequence was incorrect, it could easily trigger a chain reaction, leading to the explosion of the entire secret chamber. The Death Shadow Sect had expended so much effort setting up such a secret chamber; there should be some good things inside. Even if there weren¡¯t, Chen Fei had nothing to be disappointed about. The gains from today were enough to sustain his continuous cultivation, especially considering the consumption of spiritual treasures, which could last for quite a long time. Pointing his right hand forward with his index finger in a sword-like gesture, Chen Fei stepped forward and tapped one of the array patterns. ¡°Hum!¡± The array pattern trembled slightly, dissipating into spiritual energy. Chen Fei s right hand turned into a blur, weaving between the array patterns, causing them to dissolve one by one. As Chen Fei diligently worked on unraveling the array, news of the Blood Sun Sect¡¯s incident finally alarmed other sects within the Sea Peak City. Even Bi Zhongxun, the head of the Sea Light City Alliance, arrived outside Mount Tangnan. Watching the almost crumbling Mount Tangnan, Bi Zhongxun¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. The scene still retained a significant amount of residual energy. Bi Zhongxun sensed the presence of cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and there seemed to be more than one. The Blood Sun Sect, a fourth-tier power, unexpectedly harbored cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? At this moment, after scouring the sect¡¯s belongings, the people of the Blood Sun Sect had already fled, leaving no one to inquire from. ¡°Investigate! Wipe out the mountain and exterminate the sect, their crime is unforgivable!¡± Bi Zhongxun¡¯s voice echoed solemnly towards those within the Sea Light City. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The individuals from Sea Light City met Bi Zhongxun¡¯s gaze, understanding his intentions, and responded softly. Involving cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, an investigation was undoubtedly necessary, but the extent of the investigation was another matter. At present, the Sea Peak Alliance was dealing with numerous issues, and the members of the alliance were already overwhelmed. Dispatching cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to assist in this matter posed some difficulties. Moreover, judging from the situation at Mount Tangnan, it seemed that one cultivator in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm might not be sufficient; perhaps someone at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be necessary. Then there was the matter of the Blood Sun Sect, which appeared abnormal. Perhaps there was something unusual to unearth there first. The efficiency of the Sea Light City Alliance was remarkably high. Just an hour later, they had already apprehended several individuals who were formerly associated with the Blood Sun Sect. Employing certain methods, these individuals from the Blood Sun Sect immediately divulged all the information they knew. However, their cultivation levels were limited, and they didn¡¯t know the exact cultivators involved in the conflict. Yet, within the Blood Sun Sect, where elders usually displayed Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, they had suddenly ascended into the air, leaving these captives utterly bewildered. ¡°Not only are there cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but there are also many others at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm?¡± A hint of surprise flashed in Bi Zhongxun¡¯s eyes, followed by a speculation that arose in his mind. Rumors circulated about the Death Shadow Sect harboring cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, so it was natural that there would be many others at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Over the years, the Death Shadow Sect had been active within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, yet no one knew the true location of their headquarters. Upon closer inspection, the Blood Sun Sect seemed somewhat similar to the Death Shadow Sect. Following this line of thought, perhaps the demise of the Blood Sun Sect occurred because some powerful individuals discovered its secrets, leading them to launch a direct attack on Mount Tangnan? The members of the Sea Light City Alliance began meticulously searching every inch of the Blood Sun Sect. As they collected more and more information, Bi Zhongxun couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that the Blood Sun Sect was indeed the Death Shadow Sect. Within the Qianren Sect, Fu Xuanye didn¡¯t bother joining the commotion at Mount Tangnan. Having been stripped of all his possessions, Fu Xuanye had no inclination to witness the spectacle. Upon hearing about the appearance of cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm within the Blood Sun Sect, Fu Xuanye couldn¡¯t help but recall the three cultivators at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm who had briefly appeared above the Primordial Sword Sect. Now that the Primordial Sword Sect remained unscathed, with no reports of any incidents, the fate of those three cultivators at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was already evident. Considering Mount Tangnan once more, Fu Xuanye suspected that the individual behind the incident had some connection with the mysterious powerhouse. However, suspicion remained just that-suspicion. Fu Xuanye dared only bury this matter deep within his heart. Despite having lost everything, at least he was still alive. Hadn¡¯t he heard that no cultivators in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had perished at Mount Tangnan? As an ordinary cultivator at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he decided to stay low-key. In such tumultuous times, it was best to avoid crowded places to prevent any unexpected mishaps. While many within the Sea Peak City were engrossed in discussions, Chen Fei was still on the desolate island, unraveling the array patterns. The complexity of these array patterns surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. When he had unraveled thirty percent of the array, some previously dispersed array patterns unexpectedly began to reassemble. Simultaneously, the remaining array patterns became unstable, as if they were on the verge of collapsing at any moment. Thus, while unraveling the array, Chen Fei had to expend some energy to maintain those unstable array patterns, preventing them from completely collapsing while hastening his own progress. Finally, after three hours, as Chen Fei pierced through the last array pattern, the secret chamber trembled slightly, and the array formation dissipated entirely. Chen Fei¡¯s heavenly gaze swept across the entire secret chamber, finding nothing amiss. With a wave of his right hand, the door of the secret chamber slowly opened. Pure spiritual energy surged forth as Chen Fei entered the secret chamber and beheld an entire row of jade slips containing martial arts techniques. While the Death Shadow Sect primarily undertook assassination missions, it was, at its core, still a sect. Therefore, collecting martial arts techniques was almost inevitable. The top inheritance of the Death Shadow Sect was undoubtedly not as impressive as those of sects like the Tiandao Sect, but there were bound to be some peculiar and esoteric martial arts techniques among them. Chen Fei found himself more interested in such unconventional techniques. In addition to the row of martial arts techniques, another shelf held various heavenly materials, earthly treasures, and medicinal pills. Although not exceedingly precious, the most valuable items were likely already in the Qiankun Bags belonging to Tan Chunyi and Pu Chunxu. However, these spiritual materials and medicinal pills were useful for cultivators at various stages, from the Body Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm initial stage, serving as the foundation for the continued development of a sect. All of these items would now belong to the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei stored all of these items into his Qiankun Bag one by one before reaching the end of the secret chamber. The surge of pure spiritual energy upon opening the secret chamber door wasn t due to the spiritual materials or elemental stones but because of what lay before him. ¡°A Qiluo Spirit Tree?¡± Chen Fei looked at the object before him with astonishment. The Qiluo Spirit Tree offered no benefit to cultivation or the enhancement of comprehension and mental strength. However, it possessed one function that drove people mad: extending lifespan. Even more precious was the fact that this Qiluo Spirit Tree was alive and capable of flowering and bearing fruit. Cultivating such a spiritual tree was extremely difficult, as they were mostly found in the wild. With a cycle of eighty years, it would bear three fruits at a time. Consuming one fruit could extend lifespan by thirty years. This effect was effective for cultivators below the Mountain Sea Realm, not just limited to those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, each person could only consume one fruit at most; consuming more would have no additional effect. At this moment, the Qiluo Spirit Tree before Chen Fei had already borne three spiritual fruits. However, since the time hadn¡¯t yet arrived, their effects were still relatively weak. Half an hour later, Chen Fei returned to the Primordial Sword Sect, where Qu Qingsheng was waiting for him at the Tingfeng Pavilion. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Qu Qingsheng looked at Chen Fei, who smiled back. Chen Fei first handed over the items he had collected to Qu Qingsheng. Qu Qingsheng s expression brimmed with joy as he sensed the contents of the Qiankun Bag. It was evident that the Primordial Sword Sect was going to thrive and prosper even more. Next, Chen Fei took out the Qiluo Spirit Tree and placed it in front of Qu Qingsheng. The branches of the Qiluo Spirit Tree trembled slightly in the wind, emitting a refreshing fragrance that filled the courtyard, inducing a serene atmosphere. Qu Qingsheng gazed at the Qiluo Spirit Tree, momentarily stunned. It was somewhat difficult to ascertain what it was. As he confirmed the identity of the spiritual tree, Qu Qingsheng¡¯s eyes widened slightly in disbelief.. Chapter 623 - Chapter 623: Dark Arts Chapter 623: Dark Arts Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Qiluo Spirit Tree?¡± Qu Qingsheng looked up at Chen Fei. With the growing strength of the Primordial Sword Sect, Qu Qingsheng¡¯s access to various sources of information had become increasingly refined. ¡°Yes, the Qiluo Spirit Tree!¡± Chen Fei nodded, pointing to three fruits on the tree. ¡°One of them, you can give to Elder Zhou. As for the remaining two, handle them as you see fit.¡± ¡°What about you¡­¡± Qu Qingsheng was about to speak when he realized that one of the fruits was probably meant for Chen Fei himself. However, upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s youthful face, he suddenly remembered Chen Fei¡¯s age. It seemed that Chen Fei was only around forty. With a lifespan of three hundred years in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei had already reached the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Such an age, such strength, couldn¡¯t be called young but rather excessively youthful. ¡°I have other longevity elixirs; there¡¯s no need for me to take this.¡± Chen Fei knew what Qu Qingsheng was about to say and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. In the realm of longevity items, the Qiluo Spirit Tree wasn¡¯t actually the top-tier item. Its value lay in the fact that it could be consumed by practitioners in both the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Body Tempering realm. Many spiritual materials and elixirs required the practitioner to be at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to digest the medicinal power and enhance one¡¯s lifespan. When Chen Fei killed Shi Yuanmin, he found a longevity elixir in his Qiankun Bag, capable of extending life by forty years. Among the various longevity items available in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, this longevity elixir was considered top-tier. According to the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s experience over the years, the effectiveness of various longevity items diminishes with use. Beneath the Mountain Sea Realm, extending life by fifty years is the maximum, beyond which it becomes unsustainable. Unless one can find more potent longevity elixirs, which are not accessible to those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and even the question of whether they exist within the Thousand Feathers Alliance is uncertain. Apart from finding the longevity elixir in Shi Yuanmin¡¯s Qiankun Bag, Chen Fei also discovered one in the Qiankun Bags of Tan Chunyi and the other person he killed today. Therefore, the Qiluo Spirit Tree wasn¡¯t particularly significant for Chen Fei, but for some elders of the Primordial Sword Sect, its importance was immense. Take Zhou Zixuan for example; although he had previously consumed pills refined with Spiritual resonance, extending his life by several years, the efficacy of Spiritual resonance was limited, and producing so many pills further weakened its effects. However, if one were to consume the spiritual fruits of the Qiluo Spirit Tree, extending life by thirty years, then it was inevitable for Zhou Zixuan to advance to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in his cultivation. Even though he had suffered serious injuries due to attempting to break through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the past, with the resources available to the Primordial Sword Sect today, these injuries could all be healed. Zhou Zixuan¡¯s talent was definitely not lacking; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to cultivate to the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm initially. With his lifespan extended, there might be opportunities for him to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future. This old man, who had dedicated his entire life to the Primordial Sword Sect, only cared about the prosperity and decline of the sect. Now that the Primordial Sword Sect had become even better, he deserved the appropriate rewards. ¡°Alright!¡± Qu Qingsheng nodded, exchanged a few more words with Chen Fei, and then carefully placed the Qiluo Spirit Tree into his Qiankun Bag. Qu Qingsheng needed to find a suitable location within the sect to plant this Qiluo Spirit Tree. Every eighty years thereafter, there would be a chance to harvest three longevity fruits. In the future, those in the Primordial Sword Sect whose lifespan was nearing its end and who had made significant contributions to the sect would have the opportunity to increase their lifespan and break through their original martial arts realm. Chen Fei escorted Qu Qingsheng out of the door and returned to the courtyard. Sitting cross-legged, a pile of jade slips appeared around him, all containing the martial arts techniques obtained today. Chen Fei¡¯s current task was to roughly browse through these martial arts techniques, select the ones he needed, and integrate them into his own techniques. Those that he couldn¡¯t use would serve as the foundation of the Primordial Sword Sect, available for disciples to choose for their practice. This was how a sect developed, gradually improving its own foundation so that strong individuals could emerge within the sect continuously. Of course, Chen Fei¡¯s direct emptying of other sects¡¯ secret repositories was undoubtedly a significant advancement for the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s foundation. He quickly skimmed through the techniques for the Body Tempering realm and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, not investing too much thought into them. At this level, even if some techniques had peculiar insights, they provided minimal assistance to Chen Fei, if any at all. However, Chen Fei still spent some time scanning through these jade slips. After all, even if the assistance they provided was minimal, there might still be one or two exceptional techniques among them. Just like the Slaughter Spirit Technique he learned in the Mysterious City. Despite being in the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm now, this technique remained incredibly useful. There was also the Sword Return Eye, serving as the precursor technique for the Heavenly Eye, which was an indispensable part of the Heavenly Eye technique. An hour later, over ninety percent of the jade slips in front of Chen Fei had disappeared, leaving only dozens still on the ground. Under the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, surprises were rare. Only a few techniques had notable conceptual insights, but most of them overlapped with Chen Fei¡¯s current techniques. Even if integrated, they wouldn¡¯t provide any new assistance. Chen Fei continued to examine the remaining jade slips for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to before, he was much more serious this time. He spent some time contemplating the profound meanings contained within each jade slip. After a day, only three jade slips remained in front of Chen Fei. Diffracted Heavenly Eye Technique! It observes meticulously, seeking weaknesses. It utilizes one¡¯s strengths to overcome the weaknesses of the enemy. Although there were many practitioners of this eye technique within the Death Shadow Sect, only Pu Chunxu managed to cultivate it to a profound level. Unfortunately, when facing Chen Fei, this eye technique did not help Pu Chunxu. This Diffracted Heavenly Eye Technique could be integrated into the Heavenly Eye, strengthening its effectiveness in observing enemies and also providing numerous uses in breaking formations. The Conjoined Body Technique! This technique wasn¡¯t meant for solitary cultivation; it was a method for sharing injuries among practitioners. It was somewhat similar to formations, but compared to formations, the Conjoined Body Technique was undoubtedly more flexible, and there was no need to worry about it being forcibly broken by others. However, one crucial aspect was that the difficulty of cultivating the Conjoined Body Technique was extremely high. The first step required practitioners to have a strong mental connection with each other, which was necessary to fully manifest the subtleties of the technique. But with the complexities of the human mind, maintaining a mental connection with another person was incredibly challenging. Therefore, within the Conjoined Body Technique, there was a complementary secret method that forcibly established a mental connection between two individuals for a certain period. Achieving what the Wu brothers did, being able to cultivate this technique together and reach such a level, had never been accomplished since the inception of this technique. Chen Fei had no intention of cultivating the Conjoined Body Technique with others; instead, he would directly apply it between himself and his clone. After all, his clone had reached the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a feat that other martial artists hadn¡¯t achieved. If he encountered an opponent he couldn¡¯t contend with, the Conjoined Body Technique could at least withstand a fatal blow for Chen Fei. And as long as he didn¡¯t die instantly, Chen Fei could use teleportation to escape to another location. This technique was akin to adding an extra layer of armor to Chen Fei, making him somewhat safer. In this world, danger lurked everywhere. Even in the Mountain Sea Realm, one couldn¡¯t guarantee complete safety. Having an additional layer of protection for oneself was undoubtedly worth it, without hesitation. The Conjoined Body Technique and the Diffracted Heavenly Eye Technique were both witnessed by Chen Fei on individuals from the Death Shadow Sect. However, the last jade slip seemed somewhat sinister and demonic, likely untouched by any practitioners within the sect. The Three Flower Technique! True to its name, this technique was the method for late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners to cultivate the Three Flowers. However, it differed from the orthodox method of cultivating elemental energy, then allowing the essence, energy, and spirit to condense into the Three Flowers on the Combined Aperture Tempering realm before achieving the pinnacle. This Three Flower Technique took a different approach, forcibly plundering a martial artist¡¯s essence, energy, and spirit and condensing them into the Three Flowers on the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to achieve the effect of gathering the Three Flowers at the pinnacle. This was akin to robbing Peter to pay Paul. Although it might indeed result in the culmination of the Three Flowers, the martial artist¡¯s own essence, energy, and spirit wouldn¡¯t have truly grown; they would have merely changed position. Moreover, due to the forcible plundering, the foundation would weaken. In such a scenario, although the elemental energy realm indeed reached the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and the power of elemental energy also advanced, it was no different from a typical Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak. However, because the essence, energy, and spirit hadn¡¯t truly grown, reaching the Mountain Sea Realm was out of the question. Additionally, lifespan would also be significantly affected, with a decline of several decades being quite common. ¡°Dark arts!¡± Chen Fei exclaimed with some emotion. This technique, one couldn¡¯t say it was entirely useless. After all, just the concept alone was extremely bold. For some individuals in need, it could even be considered akin to divine techniques. But precisely because it was so bold, the actual cultivation process was incredibly challenging. After all, the normal process of condensing the Three Flowers involved continuing to grow one¡¯s essence, energy, and spirit, thus expanding the overall quantity. However, with the Three Flower Technique, one would be digging into their own foundation. If one misjudged, and the Three Flowers failed to condense, they would be severely injured. This was hardly different from being critically injured by an opponent, perhaps even more severe. After all, it was challenging for an enemy to simultaneously damage one¡¯s essence, energy, and spirit. Only oneself could achieve such precision. Naturally, Chen Fei would never undermine his own foundation in such a way. Even if he were eager to advance in his cultivation, he would never sacrifice his future for it. Moreover, achieving the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm through the Three Flower Technique would likely result in the weakest existence at that level. It might be stronger than the typical late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but it would still be far inferior to the normal pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei was already stronger than the average late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. This Three Flower Technique was even more redundant. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As Chen Fei¡¯s right hand caressed the jade slip of the Three Flower Technique, he was about to stow it away in his Qiankun Bag when his palm involuntarily paused. Chen Fei himself wouldn¡¯t practice this Three Flower Technique, but what if he were to give it to his clone for cultivation? His clone¡¯s body didn¡¯t possess a genuine Combined Aperture Tempering realm; it only had a projection of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It was precisely by relying on this projected Combined Aperture Tempering realm that the clone could lock in the elemental energy within its body and unleash the power of the initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°Now, the clone is only at the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, far from the late stage. Besides, the projected Combined Aperture Tempering realm can¡¯t withstand the power of the Three Flowers; the clone would collapse immediately.¡± Chen Fei lowered his head, looking at the jade slip in his hand. Unless there was a way to strengthen the Combined Aperture Tempering realm of his clone.. Chapter 624 - Chapter 624: Ascension Chapter 624: Ascension Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In Chen Fei¡¯s mind flashed several types of cultivation methods, but none of them met Chen Fei¡¯s requirements. The cultivation of Combined Apertures was already an extremely difficult task. The first six levels before reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were all about preparing to condense the Three Flowers. For Chen Fei to have his clone possess a power similar to a top-grade Combined Apertures would certainly be an extremely daunting task. Or rather, it was a wildly fanciful idea. ¡°Forcing the condensation of the Three Flowers is currently impossible for the clone, but perhaps it¡¯s worth trying to condense just one flower!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s main body¡¯s Combined Apertures were even more refined than a top-grade Combined Apertures, which made the projected Combined Apertures extremely solid. If the projected Combined Apertures could withstand the condensation of one flower, then the clone¡¯s strength would greatly increase, reaching the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which should pose no problem at all. With the strength of the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, normally sheltering the Primordial Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t be a big issue. Moreover, with the clone reaching the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, under the Conjoined Body Technique, the damage the clone could share would also increase, killing two birds with one stone. ¡°First cultivate to the Great Completion stage, and then give it a try.¡± After some thought, Chen Fei began to earnestly read the Three Flower Technique. For others, cultivating such a high-difficulty technique just to try out an idea would undoubtedly be a highly uneconomical endeavor. Human energy is limited, and with so many ideas, it¡¯s better to first comprehend the main cultivation technique to maximize returns. But for Chen Fei, having the interface and comprehending techniques, though time-consuming, was undoubtedly worth it compared to the potential rewards. An hour later, information about the Three Flower Technique appeared on the interface. ¡°Fuse!¡± ¡°Technique discovered. Would you like to spend sixty medium-grade elemental stones to simplify the Three Flowers Shadow Art?¡± ¡°Simplification of the Three Flowers Shadow Art in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Three Flowers Shadow Art -? Shadow Escape Technique!¡± For Chen Fei at this point, the cost of elemental stones was truly negligible, and he hardly felt it. Thinking back to the past, enduring many risks for just one or two silver coins, life¡¯s experiences were truly mysterious. After spending some more time, Chen Fei also simplified the Conjoined Body Technique and the Diffracted Heavenly Eye Technique, integrating the Diffracted Heavenly Eye Technique into his eyes while simplifying the Conjoined Body Technique separately. ¡°Simplification of the Conjoined Body Technique in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Conjoined Body Technique ¡ª> Clubbing Technique!¡± ¡°Clubbing technique?¡± Chen Fei looked up at the tree in the courtyard, made a gesture with his right hand, and a branch flew towards him, hitting him directly. A sense of enlightenment appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, precisely related to the Conjoined Body Technique. This simplification method is quite straightforward! Chen Fei turned his head to look outside the courtyard. A large tree on the mountain peak instantly disintegrated, turning into hundreds of wooden sticks flying towards the courtyard, then hitting Chen Fei. In an instant, dozens of insights appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei waved his right hand, causing the wooden sticks to become thinner, allowing more sticks to hit him simultaneously. The insights appearing in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness increased. Chen Fei began to jump around, while also activating the techniques within his body. Insights regarding the Profound Heavenly Sword and Teleportation also emerged. He couldn¡¯t practice the Soul Breaking Technique and Heavenly Eyes anymore. At this moment, with so many insights crowding his mind, they almost dragged down his entire consciousness. If Chen Fei were to add another technique¡¯s insight, it would undoubtedly affect the cultivation of all techniques, resulting in more harm than good. Teleportation and Conjoined Body Technique were vital for survival, while the Profound Heavenly Sword was the main cultivation technique. These three naturally needed to be prioritized. As for the others, they could only be arranged after one of these three techniques reached perfection. A pile of wooden sticks surrounded Chen Fei, who continued to jump around, creating an extremely eerie scene. Fortunately, on this mountain peak, there was only Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard. If anyone else had approached, Chen Fei would have noticed, so there was no need to worry about being seen by others. While Chen Fei immersed himself in cultivation, the matter of the Blood Sun Sect being annihilated had caused a stir of discussion but had gradually subsided because another event had captured everyone¡¯s attention. First, it was the Sea Monster. After invading the sea area where the Sea Dominion City was located, the surrounding three adjacent sea areas had also been invaded and taken over by the Sea Monster. Among these three sea areas, the first to flee had been the forces of various sects and the people within cities associated with these sects. As for cities with less direct connections, the people there had only been able to fend for themselves. Although the Thousand Feathers Alliance had also participated in the relocation efforts later, the number of people in the three sea areas had been so vast that it had been impossible to relocate them all in a short period. Therefore, many people had still been stranded and unable to leave. According to reports from some scouts, those stranded individuals hadn¡¯t been entirely killed off by the Sea Monsters. Some of those with cultivation were devoured by the Sea Monsters, significantly enhancing their own strength in the eyes of the Sea Monsters. However, those without cultivation or only possessing basic martial arts skills had survived. But survival wasn¡¯t necessarily a good thing for them; they were regarded as slaves and thoroughly kept by the Sea Monsters. Whether they lived or died depended entirely on the mood of the Sea Monsters. After occupying the four sea areas, the Sea Monsters¡¯ actions had slowed down slightly, but they were far from satisfied. They had merely paused for a moment, taking a breather. Some advance teams of Sea Monsters had already begun probing the surrounding sea areas, waiting for the right moment to start the next phase of invasion. In the eyes of the Sea Monsters, whether human or sea territory, they were all resources they needed. Essentially, the way the Sea Monsters viewed humans and sea territories was quite similar to how humans viewed them. It¡¯s just that originally, humans were in control of those sea territories, but now they belonged to the Sea Monsters. The people from neighboring sea areas naturally underwent large-scale migrations. Those with means tried to head towards the regions within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Those with limited resources could only settle in nearby sea areas for the time being. This was an external threat faced by the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and every once in a while, new information about the Sea Monsters would spread within the alliance. Meanwhile, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu¡¯s senior disciple, Shen Yanhe, attempted to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm but ended up failing. On that day, above the main headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the vitality of heaven and earth boiled, with weather phenomena far exceeding the limits that the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could stir up. Several decades ago, when Xu Xizhang broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm, the vitality of heaven and earth surged like this, radiating for dozens of miles. However, Xu Xizhang successfully broke through back then, achieving a Mountain Sea Realm that surpassed the aspirations of countless people. But after persevering for just fifteen minutes, Shen Yanhe¡¯s efforts came to naught. His body couldn¡¯t withstand the sudden surge of power, and he fell unconscious from severe injuries. The stirred-up vitality of heaven and earth oscillated for a moment before gradually dissipating. There were too many witnesses that day, and news of Shen Yanhe¡¯s failure spread throughout the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, leaving many people lamenting in regret. If Shen Yanhe had succeeded in his breakthrough, the number of Mountain Sea Realm experts within the Thousand Feathers Alliance would have reached four. Even though the newly broken-through Mountain Sea Realm experts might have been slightly weaker initially, they were still Mountain Sea Realm experts. With Min Yanlu and a few others united, they would have been capable of repelling the three major Monster Kings among the Sea Monsters, restoring the Thousand Feathers Alliance to its former order. Unfortunately, fate didn¡¯t align with Shen Yanhe¡¯s wishes, and his failure cast a shadow over other peak Combined Apertures cultivators who were preparing to attempt breakthroughs. As Min Yanlu¡¯s senior disciple, Shen Yanhe had been meticulously taught by Min Yanlu himself. His conditions were undoubtedly superior to many peak Combined Apertures cultivators from top-tier forces. Yet, despite all this, Shen Yanhe still failed. What about the others? While immersed in seclusion, Chen Fei also heard about Shen Yanhe¡¯s failure. As a disciple of Min Yanlu, Shen Yanhe¡¯s martial foundation was beyond doubt. Whether in Combined Apertures or Three Flowers, he should have reached a certain pinnacle. In such a situation, if he could still fail, then the problem must lie in the soul. The Mountain Sea Realm involved the transformation of the soul. According to the Profound Heavenly Sword technique, during the moment of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, a martial artist had an opportunity to control their own soul. By harmonizing the soul with the vitality of heaven and earth, completing its sublimation, one could naturally withstand the sudden surge of power upon reaching the Mountain Sea Realm. However, if one failed to seize that fleeting opportunity, then they would ultimately end up in failure. The secret methods of the soul allowed Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to sense and touch their souls in advance, which undoubtedly had significant benefits when attempting to break through. However, this could also be seen as increasing the chances of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, rather than guaranteeing a hundred percent success. Moreover, the circumstances encountered by each person when breaking through realms are varied and cannot be generalized. Ultimately, one can only know what will happen during the breakthrough when they actually attempt it. Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the Sea Monsters had already begun massive invasions into other sea areas. The Soul Breaking Technique had advanced from the Proficient stage to the Perfection stage. At this point, Chen Fei had cultivated the incomplete Soul Breaking Technique to its peak. With the Soul Breaking Technique at the Perfection stage, Chen Fei could clearly sense his own soul. The leap from mere touching to complete perception was significant. Chen Fei could even use his mind to slightly nourish his soul, strengthening it. However, this strengthening was extremely subtle, so much so that Chen Fei couldn¡¯t even sense any signs of growth. Even when the Three Flowers converged at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the soul would passively receive nourishment. But like the Soul Breaking Technique, the effect was somewhat lackluster. And according to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, once the soul reached a certain point of strengthening, further progress might become difficult because the spiritual level of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was somewhat lacking. In addition to the breakthrough in the Soul Breaking Technique, the Conjoined Body Technique, through Chen Fei¡¯s relentless self-infliction, had also reached the Perfection stage. It surged forward in the Perfection stage, advancing towards the position of Great Completion. In the Perfection stage, the Conjoined Body Technique¡¯s ability to transfer damage had already reached the limit of Chen Fei¡¯s clones. If Chen Fei were heavily injured, the damage would be mitigated by the Conjoined Body Technique, turning severe injuries into minor ones. However, the clone would still be shattered. Breaking through to the Great Completion stage with the Conjoined Body Technique wouldn¡¯t increase the amount of damage the clone could bear. However, Chen Fei would continue to cultivate the Conjoined Body Technique. After all, the clone¡¯s strength might eventually reach the mid or even late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Then there was the Profound Heavenly Sword technique. After three months of training, this top-notch technique had finally reached the Great Completion stage. Whether in terms of elemental power, speed, or the ability to enter the void, it had all reached a higher level. As Chen Fei¡¯s strength surged forward, a piece of news spread throughout the Thousand Feathers Alliance. If any Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were willing, they could go to the headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, where a part of the secret techniques would be opened for cultivation to all Combined Apertures cultivators. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Upon hearing this news, Chen Fei didn¡¯t show much interest in other techniques. Chen Fei was more interested in knowing if there were any secret techniques available that could quickly condense the Three Flowers without damaging the foundation. Otherwise, without any special circumstances, Chen Fei feared it would be difficult to reach the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm without a dozen or so years. This speed was already quite fast, considering Chen Fei was barely sixty years old. At this age, being in the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm made him almost a prodigy in terms of youthfulness. However, in this turbulent period, Chen Fei was unwilling to wait for those dozen or so years.. He wanted to progress faster! Chapter 625 - Chapter 625: Paper Figurine Chapter 625: Paper Figurine Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Good friend, has your strength increased again?¡± In the Sea Peak City, within the third-tier secret realm, Baka held a huge stone bowl in one hand, looking curiously at Chen Fei. The bowl contained a concoction made from spirit materials. While the medicinal properties were secondary, Baka enjoyed the taste. With the improving conditions of the Primordial Sword Sect, there were now specialized alchemists in the secret realm who prepared these concoctions for Baka daily. Every day brought a different flavor; with so many spirit materials in the secret realm, creating diverse concoctions was not difficult for the alchemists. ¡°A slight improvement,¡± replied Chen Fei, holding a small bowl in his hand. He smiled and added, ¡°But what about you? Managing such a vast area in the secret realm, can you handle it?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can¡¯t handle. The more spirit herbs I manage, the faster my strength grows.¡± Baka grinned, his face contorted with flesh and skin. Currently, Baka was responsible for cultivating and ripening all the spirit materials within the third-tier secret realm. This wasn¡¯t due to the domineering nature of the Primordial Sword Sect, demanding shares from the other four factions. Rather, it was because Baka¡¯s ability to ripen spirit materials was exceptionally strong, resulting in significantly better growth compared to the areas managed by the other four factions, especially evident with the central spirit tree gifted by the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Surpassing the other three faction¡¯s spirit trees was inevitable, and there was even a faint trend of surpassing the mother tree of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. This fact was quite exaggerated, and disciples from the other four sects were not blind. Chen Fei had not suggested Baka hide his identity, so everyone knew just how extraordinary Baka¡¯s abilities were. Eventually, representatives from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the other three factions requested Baka to manage additional areas within the secret realm. As compensation for his efforts, they offered to allocate twenty percent of the profits from the spirit materials. Baka¡¯s talent allowed him not only to ripen spirit materials but also to extract elemental energy from them and absorb it into his own body. Managing the entire secret realm with the capabilities of a second-tier monster was somewhat challenging. However, it was not a comprehensive control; rather, it involved merely ripening the materials and collecting the elemental energy. After consulting with Baka, the Primordial Sword Sect agreed to the request from the other four factions, allowing Baka to oversee the entire secret realm. Meanwhile, upon learning of Baka¡¯s preferences, the other four factions also dispatched alchemists to reside in the secret realm. Currently, Baka was attended to by five alchemists, which made his stay here quite enjoyable. Standing nearby, Tong Linyun looked around with curiosity. This was her first time visiting this third-tier secret realm. Over a month ago, the Pinnacle Peak Sect had already settled in the Sea Peak City, with their mountain gate positioned quite close to that of the Primordial Sword Sect. The atmosphere in the Sea Peak City became increasingly lively due to the settlement of the Pinnacle Peak Sect. Many were eager to see how the Thousand Yard Sect would react. After all, with both being third-tier powers and situated in the same maritime region, disputes were almost inevitable. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, the Thousand Yard Sect displayed remarkable restraint, even bordering on concession. It was as if the conflict hadn¡¯t even begun; the change from their initial assertiveness upon entering the Sea Peak City was extremely noticeable. Many speculated whether the downfall of the Blood Sun Sect had made the Thousand Yard Sect feel threatened. But only the true elites of the Thousand Yard Sect knew that within the Sea Peak City, there were top-tier powerhouses, and their treasured heritage, the Concealment Bell, passed down for generations, was still missing. How could they dare to assert themselves aggressively? Tong Linyun observed the thriving growth of the spirit materials around her and then looked at Baka, who was only at the peak of the second tier. His talent was truly remarkable. With such a creature, the effects within the lower-tier third realm increased dramatically, directly contributing to a substantial increase in resources for a sect. Moreover, this kind of wealth could continue to grow steadily. Half an hour later, after bidding farewell to Baka, Chen Fei and Tong Linyun left the secret realm, soaring into the sky towards the southeast direction. Today, Chen Fei was leaving the Sea Peak City to head to the headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Before departing, he specifically visited Baka in the secret realm. The invitation from the headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance was directed at all those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, welcoming anyone willing to attend. However, in the end, Qin Haishan and his companions hesitated and chose not to go together. At their age and level of cultivation, what they lacked were not techniques or secret methods; in fact, excessive reliance on such methods could even hinder their progress. What they needed to focus on was delving deeper into their current martial techniques to further their understanding and advance. This was the reality for the vast majority of martial practitioners, overly intricate techniques sometimes did more harm than good, failing to facilitate rapid advancement in their cultivation. These Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial practitioners might have been gifted during their Combined Aperture Tempering realm training. However, as they entered a new realm, facing new challenges, their talents alone were no longer sufficient to propel them forward at such a rapid pace. What remained was simply perseverance. Only those true geniuses, whose talents were capable of handling these profound techniques, would opt for the better and stronger ones. The primary targets of the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s invitation were precisely these individuals. Another reason was the precarious situation currently faced by the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Without a Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouse within the sect, the situation seemed somewhat perilous. Naturally, Chen Fei intended to go. What he lacked were precisely various secret methods, although in the eyes of others, his mastery of secret methods had already reached an astonishing level. As for the safety of the Primordial Sword Sect, with his clone present, ordinary problems were easily resolved. As for Tong Linyun, currently in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, she still had aspirations for the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Since Chen Fei was going, Tong Linyun ultimately decided to accompany him. After all, having a companion during cultivation had its own merits. The two flew at an extremely fast speed, with Chen Fei¡¯s figure gliding effortlessly, exuding a natural and harmonious aura. The Great Completion of the Profound Heavenly Sword technique allowed for a subtle refinement in Chen Fei¡¯s elemental energy, which, upon closer inspection, seemed fitting and natural. Back to basics, nothing more! Tong Linyun looked at Chen Fei with admiration in her eyes. She could faintly sense that Chen Fei¡¯s strength seemed to have improved significantly since they last met. Already in the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and it had only been a few months since they last met. However, with Chen Fei, it felt like years had passed, with his strength progressing with each passing moment. The phrase ¡°astonishing talent¡± couldn¡¯t begin to describe the image of Chen Fei in Tong Linyun¡¯s mind. Just as they flew over a stretch of sea, Chen Fei glanced down at the sea below, his expression subtly shifting. ¡ö¡öWhat¡¯s wrong?¡± Tong Linyun noticed Chen Fei¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but ask with curiosity. ¡°I spotted something strange,¡± Chen Fei pointed to a drifting ship on the sea. With red silk fluttering, the entire ship was decorated in a festive manner. The deck was bustling with activity, with people coming and going, each wearing a smile on their face. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Tong Linyun looked at the ship carefully, gradually noticing something amiss. Though many people were on board, welcoming with smiles, their smiles lacked any genuine warmth. Instead, their faces seemed forced into smiles, their eyes vacant and lifeless, resembling puppets on strings. ¡°So many deaths recently, even the Evilness is increasing,¡± Tong Linyun whispered softly. Most Evilness stemmed from grievances. Nowadays, many people from several maritime regions were being kept captive by sea monsters, their pent-up grievances unable to be expressed. Furthermore, disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect had begun to move less frequently. With these factors combined, occurrences of Evilness naturally became more frequent. Chen Fei nodded. While there had always been some level of conflict within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it had generally been restrained. Matters between sects typically didn¡¯t escalate to the point of breaking through the gates and mountains. As for massacring cities, aside from the initial incident at the founding of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, any martial practitioner daring to do so was invariably killed by the alliance¡¯s strong. Furthermore, this kind of killing was relentless; as long as the perpetrators remained alive, the pursuit would not cease. Over time, few dared to commit such insane acts. Additionally, disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect occasionally emerged to cleanse any Evilness, further reducing the likelihood of its occurrence. However, the situation had now undergone significant change. In several maritime regions, the number of deaths had skyrocketed. ¡°What should we do about this Evilness?¡± Tong Linyun asked Chen Fei. ¡°Kill!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared into the air, reappearing in front of the Evil ship. ¡°Senior of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm!¡± ¡°We pay our respects to the senior!¡± Upon seeing Chen Fei, the people on the deck all displayed shock on their faces. Then, one by one, they knelt down and worshiped him. Chen Fei didn¡¯t respond. At this moment, under the scrutiny of his Heavenly Eyes, the evil ship had already transformed into another form. Its pale hull was painted with red pigment on both sides, but upon closer inspection, it was blood¡ªdark, almost black blood. This was a paper boat, and everyone on the deck was made of paper. Their wooden eyes stared straight at Chen Fei, their cheeks covered in white powder, with only the sides painted in striking red. A chilling aura emanated from the paper boat, accompanied by a force attempting to influence Chen Fei¡¯s mind, trying to cloud it. However, the current Chen Fei was no longer the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator he once was. Even a peak third-tier Evil couldn t affect his mind. Tong Linyun landed beside Chen Fei, looking at the paper boat with a hint of confusion in her eyes, which deepened gradually. ¡°Zing!¡± A sword hum sounded in Tong Linyun¡¯s ears, dispelling her confusion instantly. As she looked at the paper boat again, a sense of dread washed over her. Tong Linyun hadn¡¯t expected the strength of this evil boat to be so formidable. She had barely approached, and yet she was affected. When she had observed it from the sky earlier, she had thought it was merely a preliminary third-tier Evil, at most reaching the middle stage. Stepping forward, Chen Fei swung his Qianyuan Sword. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Countless sword elements surrounded the blade, converging into a massive force that enlarged the sword several times over. With a mighty slash, the enlarged Qianyuan Sword descended upon the paper boat. ¡°Screech!¡± The eerie boat emitted a piercing sound, mingled with various curses and chants of men, women, young, and old, but Chen Fei paid no heed. ¡°Boom!¡± The gathered power on the evil boat, along with the relentless paper figures, were all obliterated under this single strike. The entire paper boat was split into two by the sword.. Chapter 626 - Chapter 626: Second-Tier Combined Aperture Chapter 626: Second-Tier Combined Aperture Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The sharp curses suddenly became faint, and the Evil ship, split in half, trembled violently, then forcibly merged back together. However, the countless sword elements pierced through the fractured parts, making it difficult for the Evil ship to truly recover. The ship¡¯s hull began to blur and then disappeared in an instant. Chen Fei¡¯s power was too overwhelming; the Evil ship intended to flee directly. But the next moment, the ship stopped tens of meters away. It wasn¡¯t that the ship didn¡¯t want to continue fleeing, but a sword formation completely enveloped it. The sharp sword elements freely shuttled within the sword formation, and the Profound Heavenly Sword, at the peak of the Great Completion stage, demonstrated its ultimate offensive power at this moment. Even without invoking forbidden techniques or the attachment of the tremendous force from the Dragon-Elephant, the power of this sword formation still made people¡¯s hearts tremble. On the side, Tong Linyun merely watched the sword formation and felt a tingling sensation all over his body. It was a warning from his consciousness, urging Tong Linyun to stay away from such irresistible power. The Evil ship continuously collided within the sword formation, trying to break the formation, but faced with such forceful impact, the sword formation didn¡¯t even oscillate, effortlessly withstanding it. Despite being an advanced third-tier entity, it lacked any resistance in front of Chen Fei. The curses gradually turned into countless pleas for mercy, yet Chen Fei remained unmoved. In less than a moment, the Evil ship completely vanished within the sword formation, leaving behind only a silver-white essence condensed within the formation. As the Slaughter Spirit Technique operated, the essence of the Evil ship transformed into spiritual essence and rushed into the Thousand Feathersan Sword. Tong Linyun watched as the Evil ship was slain, her emotions fluctuating. Although she knew that with Chen Fei¡¯s strength, killing the Evil ship would pose no problem whatsoever. Yet, witnessing a third-tier advanced entity being effortlessly slain still made Tong Linyun feel uneasy. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei glanced at Tong Linyun, smiling, then transformed into a stream of light and flew towards the direction of the headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Watching Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure, Tong Linyun couldn¡¯t help but smile. For some reason, her face slightly flushed, then quickly activated her body technique, catching up to Chen Fei¡¯s figure. After nearly a day of flight, Chen Fei and Tong Linyun finally arrived at Thousand Feathers City, where the headquarters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance was located. Compared to the other cities of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Thousand Feathers City wasn¡¯t particularly grand, but just being near it, one could feel the pressure emanating from the entire city. Countless arrays overlapped on the city walls. In the secret chamber Chen Fei saw in the Death Shadow Sect, there were already tens of thousands of overlapping arrays, which was already an exaggeration. But at this moment, on the walls of Thousand Feathers City, the number of overlapping arrays was far more than tens of thousands on the same area. Not only that, after entering Thousand Feathers City, Chen Fei saw that some array masters were continuously adding new arrays to Thousand Feathers City. Just the defensive power of Thousand Feathers City alone, even if a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert came, not to mention a Mountain Sea Realm, it would probably take an extremely long time to capture it. If the Sea Dominion City had such powerful arrays back then, even with the Monster King being restrained, those sea monsters, no matter how numerous, would never have been able to capture the Sea Dominion City. Walking through the city, Chen Fei saw that almost everyone had a cultivation level of Combined Aperture Tempering realm or above, giving him a sense of returning to the Sea Dominion City. First, they registered their identities and were issued jade tokens. Then, Chen Fei and Tong Linyun were led to the front of the Sutra Library. Many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were constantly coming and going, but there were no Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, as they didn¡¯t have the qualifications to appear here. ¡°The Sutra Library didn¡¯t exist before. It was specially built in the last few days for everyone to borrow martial arts techniques and secret scriptures,¡± the steward of Thousand Feathers City said as he led Chen Fei and Tong Linyun into the Sutra Library. ¡°The Sutra Library has three floors. The first floor contains the most martial arts techniques, which you can freely peruse without any restrictions,¡± the steward lowered his voice, as if afraid of disturbing others. ¡°What about the second and third floors?¡± Tong Linyun asked curiously. ¡°To enter the second floor, you need to have contribution points. If you two had visited the Sea Dominion City before, you can directly access the second floor,¡± the steward¡¯s disciple explained. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Contribution points were actually linked to the Sea Dominion City from before? Being able to easily access the second floor of the Sutra Library should be a special reward from the Thousand Feathers Alliance for those who defended the city back then. After all, it was quite difficult to participate in defending the city and still escape the siege of the sea monsters. ¡°As for the third floor, besides having enough contribution points, you also need to pass a test. If you pass the test, you can enter the third floor,¡± the steward¡¯s disciple continued to explain. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei smiled. Seeing that Chen Fei and Tong Linyun had no further questions, the steward¡¯s disciple bid farewell and left. ¡°Let¡¯s start with the first floor. Perhaps well find some treasures there,¡± Chen Fei said to Tong Linyun. Although the techniques on the first floor could be freely viewed, Chen Fei didn¡¯t think that they were of low value. Anything placed here by the Thousand Feathers Alliance must be martial arts techniques of Combined Aperture Tempering realm level or above. Each Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique could be considered a lifetime¡¯s insight and condensation of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Some might have been limited by their cultivation level, resulting in techniques of average quality. However, almost none who could cultivate to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were mediocre talents. Many seemingly ordinary techniques might have contained novel insights. ¡°Alright!¡± Tong Linyun nodded and followed Chen Fei, browsing through various technique jade slips on the first floor. Starting from a corner, Chen Fei didn¡¯t overlook any jade slip. He first roughly checked the information about the techniques recorded on the jade slips. If it was worth learning, Chen Fei would stop and carefully examine the cultivation method of the technique. If he found overlap with what he already knew or if the technique lacked any highlights, Chen Fei swiftly moved on to the next one. The Profound Heavenly Sword, which incorporated the legacies of the top nine forces, was already comprehensive in essence, and Chen Fei had even mastered it to the Great Completion. Thus, the number of techniques that caught Chen Fei¡¯s eye or could be of help to him was actually quite limited. Chen Fei¡¯s speed in examining the jade slips was very fast, and there were almost no techniques that made him pause. In this situation, Chen Fei had anticipated it before he arrived, so he didn¡¯t feel disappointed. He patiently examined the contents of each jade slip. Tong Linyun, who was following Chen Fei, paused when he saw a particular jade slip and furrowed his brow as he read the cultivation method of the technique. Within the first floor, there were no fewer than hundreds of techniques, ranging from primary elemental cultivation techniques to body refinement methods and martial arts. However, many of them were only at the level of the Primordial Profound Art rewarded by the Haiyue Cave initially, with some slightly stronger ones still containing numerous flaws. Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions! Chen Fei finally stopped as he held a jade slip in his hand. Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions were not actually questions but three methods of cultivating the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. These three methods were not orthodox cultivation techniques; they all took a different approach to make the Combined Aperture Tempering realm stronger. Strengthening by refining the inner core of demonic beasts and integrating it into one¡¯s own Combined Aperture Tempering realm, using demonic power to temper elemental power, making the Combined Aperture Tempering realm tougher and laying the foundation for the Triple Expansion and Triple Entanglement of the first Six Transformation. It must be said that this method is bold and feasible, but the greatest possibility in the end is that one¡¯s own Combined Aperture Tempering realm might be ruined. After all, the monstrous power in the Monster cores is not one¡¯s own power. Directly impacting the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, although different from directly attacking it with demonic beasts, fundamentally, the difference isn¡¯t too significant. Therefore, in the end, instead of making the Combined Aperture Tempering realm tougher, it might end up being shattered first. The sixth transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm determines the final level of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The second cultivation method described in this jade slip involves using Monster cores to suppress the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, applying sufficient pressure to forcibly collapse it. Listening to it, it¡¯s somewhat similar to how Chen Fei used the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to cover the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, just like the first question of the Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions, the problem remained the same: Monster cores weren¡¯t one¡¯s own things, and controlling the power within them was extremely difficult. For these two questions, in Chen Fei¡¯s view, labeling them as absurd might be a bit too much, but they are indeed beyond the capabilities of ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. If mishandled, it could lead to severe injuries, and it¡¯s not just any injury¡ªit¡¯s a Combined Aperture Tempering realm shattering injury that most ordinary medicines can¡¯t heal. At this moment, Chen Fei paused, more interested in seeing the third question. What if one isn¡¯t satisfied with the Combined Aperture Tempering realm condensed from the sixth transformation? How about refining the Monster cores into a Second-Tier Combined Aperture, incorporating it into the body, and using the power of two Combined Aperture Tempering realms to bear the condensation of the Three Flowers, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know if anyone had successfully cultivated these Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions. However one looked at it, it seemed like they were making a mockery of his own Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei was already at the sixth transformation, so none of these three questions were of any use to him. Even if he wasn¡¯t at the sixth transformation, he wouldn¡¯t risk practicing this technique¡ªthe risks were too great. Chen Fei himself might not be suitable for using these techniques, but he had his clone. Previously, when he obtained the Three Flower Technique, Chen Fei was worried that his clone wouldn¡¯t be able to bear the burden of the Three Flowers. But what if his clone had a true Combined Aperture Tempering realm within its body? The Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions provided detailed cultivation methods for refining Monster cores into Combined Aperture Tempering realms. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t say for sure whether these Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions were useful or not, but they were worth a try. If successful, the strength of Chen Fei¡¯s clone would skyrocket. By then, both Chen Fei and his clone would benefit greatly. Spending nearly an hour, Chen Fei recorded all the details of the Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions, then placed the jade slip back and continued to examine other techniques. After all, a clone was just a clone. What Chen Fei wanted more now was how to quickly condense the Three Flowers, which would have a more immediate impact on his strength. However, it seemed that Chen Fei¡¯s luck had run out. After another two hours, Chen Fei roughly browsed through the remaining techniques on the first floor but didn¡¯t find what he was looking for. Some techniques were actually quite good, but for Chen Fei, they were optional. If he had spare time in the future, he could consider practicing them to enhance his repertoire of techniques. However, they would only add to his arsenal of techniques and wouldn¡¯t significantly boost his combat power. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei glanced at Tong Linyun, who was immersed in the techniques in the distance, without disturbing her, and then walked alone towards the second floor. There were restrictions at the location of the staircase. Chen Fei took out the jade token from the Sea Dominion City and released the restriction, then smoothly ascended to the second floor. Compared to the first floor, there were far fewer people on the second floor of the Sutra Library, and naturally, the number of jade slips had sharply decreased. ¡°What kind of technique do you need?¡± Chen Fei was about to approach when a voice sounded nearby.. Chapter 627 - Chapter 627: Unconventional Sword Chapter 627: Unconventional Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei turned his head slightly in surprise, and there stood the figure of an old man. Just now, Chen Fei had sensed the presence of this person, but he had thought it was just someone borrowing martial arts techniques together. Now, hearing these words, it should be someone from the Thousand Feathers Alliance. At the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but his aura was weaker than that of an average peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. It wasn¡¯t because the martial arts he had learned were weak, but because his lifespan was nearing its end, and his body couldn¡¯t contain his vital energy, causing his strength to leak out. This was the manifestation of the end of life for most martial artists, just like Zhou Zixun back then, who was the same. ¡°Elder!¡± Chen Fei bowed respectfully. ¡°You are very young!¡± Zhang Qiuming glanced at the jade pendant in his hand, then looked up at Chen Fei, saying, ¡°The Primordial Sword Sect, a fourth-tier force, your talent is indeed not bad.¡± Chen Fei glanced at Zhang Qiuming¡¯s jade pendant. It should be that when he went upstairs just now, Chen Fei used his waist badge from the Sea Dominion City to unlock the restriction, so the information entered Zhang Qiuming¡¯s hands. ¡°Elder is too kind!¡± Chen Fei smiled. ¡°Good is good, bad is bad. If you need any martial arts techniques, I can give you some advice. That¡¯s the reason why the Alliance Leader sent me here,¡± Zhang Qiuming responded without commenting on Chen Pel¡¯s words. Zhang Qiuming would proactively inquire about Chen Fei, seeing the youthful aura emanating from him, as youth represents more possibilities. Zhang Qiuming¡¯s strength had already entered a rapid decline period, and engaging in physical confrontations was no longer an option for him. However, giving advice was still feasible, which is why Min Yanlu dispatched him here. Currently, the Thousand Feathers Alliance faced internal and external troubles. If they could produce a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, all their problems could be easily solved. But producing a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator was not so simple, and such matters couldn¡¯t be rushed. Thus, enhancing the strength of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the Thousand Feathers Alliance could be considered a supplementary solution. Perhaps, by planting seeds without expecting immediate results, they might reap unexpected surprises. Just like Shen Yuanjun, who was once hailed as having unparalleled talent in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, emerged from a humble sect. However, unfortunately, Shen Yuanjun didn¡¯t truly grow in the end, meeting an untimely demise. ¡°I would like to inquire about some matters regarding the Condensation of the Three Flowers, whether it¡¯s orthodox or unorthodox,¡± Chen Fei pondered for a moment and said. Condensing the Three Flowers quicldy was Chen Fei¡¯s goal, but he couldn¡¯t ask Zhang Qiuming directly about it, as one could easily imagine his reaction. Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level appeared to be only at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It would seem odd for a Combined Aperture Tempering realm early-stage cultivator to ask about how to condense the Three Flowers quickly. However, phrasing the question differently would make it seem less abrupt. ¡°Condensing the Three Flowers?¡± Zhang Qiuming paused for a moment, but considering Chen Fei¡¯s humble background from an ordinary sect, he had a realization. Coming from an ordinary sect implied ordinary martial techniques. Even though there were cultivation methods for the entire Combined Aperture Tempering realm in some sects, many details became ambiguous in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even if there were detailed explanations, the methods for condensation were still quite rudimentary. Seeing Chen Fei so young, it was inevitable that he had considerable aspirations in martial arts, making it almost a certain choice to seek better techniques. ¡°Follow me.¡± Nodding, Zhang Qiuming led Chen Fei to a bookshelf and pointed to some jade slips on top, saying, ¡°Here are several decent Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques. With diligent practice, you might even be able to condense a high-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm.¡± Zhang Qiuming then pointed to some other jade slips and continued, ¡°These are secret techniques, including special exercises for the first five transformations of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm that can enhance your cultivation. There are also a few for condensing the Three Flowers. You can take a look at those too.¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder!¡± Chen Fei bowed respectfully. Zhang Qiuming waved his hand, saying nothing more, and turned to leave. Watching Zhang Qiuming¡¯s figure disappear, Chen Fei then turned his attention to the jade slips. He would start with these jade slips, but he wouldn¡¯t overlook the ones on the other shelves either. Perhaps he could find some techniques that would be useful to him. Although the likelihood of this was low, it was just a matter of spending a little more time. Picking up the first jade slip from the shelf, Chen Fei immersed his mind into it. After a moment, he withdrew his consciousness and placed the jade slip back on the shelf. It had to be said that the techniques on the second-floor shelves were indeed much more profound than those on the first floor. Just from the jade slip Chen Fei had just examined, the recorded techniques were not much inferior to the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword he had forged in the past. Of course, this referred to cultivation at the elemental realm level. In terms of offensive capabilities, the Three Lives Slicing Shadow Sword was undoubtedly stronger. However, this reflected the heritage. The techniques collected by the Mountain Sea Realm powers easily surpassed the few techniques Chen Fei had forged. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t obtained the inheritances of the other nine top powers by chance, he would probably have fused the techniques from the jade slip he had just examined. Chen Fei began to carefully examine the contents of each jade slip, but there weren¡¯t many surprises. Many of the techniques contained their own secrets, but they couldn¡¯t offer much help to Chen Fei at his current stage. There were a total of twenty-three elemental realm inheritance techniques, all of which were excellent. However, the difficulty of cultivation was not small. For an ordinary early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, choosing techniques from the first floor might be more appropriate. After finishing reviewing the inheritance techniques, Chen Fei began to look at the secret techniques specifically targeting the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Compared to the balanced elemental realm inheritances, the secret techniques for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were undoubtedly more unconventional, and their concepts were more extreme. Chen Fei¡¯s spirits couldn¡¯t help but lift slightly at this unconventional approach. Nowadays, Chen Fei actually favored such unconventional methods even more. After all, compared to orthodox techniques, the Profound Heavenly Sword was already as orthodox as it could get. With conventional practice, reaching the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was only a matter of time. But what Chen Fei needed now was precisely a shortcut. After more than an hour, Chen Fei finished reading all the jade slips in front of him, rubbing the jade slip in his hand and pondering. The secret techniques were all very good, but as Zhang Qiuming had said, these jade slips mainly focused on the cultivation of the first five transformations of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and there wasn¡¯t much information regarding the Condensation of the Three Flowers. If Chen Fei were truly at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at this moment and comprehended these secret techniques, perhaps he wouldn¡¯t even need the Celestial Azure Flower to elevate his Combined Aperture Tempering realm to his current level. It must be said that by learning from various sources, one could indeed accelerate their cultivation speed. Of course, only Chen Fei could operate in this manner. After all, trying to fully comprehend more than a dozen secret techniques to a profound level would consume more time and energy than simply following a systematic cultivation method. ¡°These four secret techniques for condensing the Three Flowers are not as bold as the Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions.¡± Chen Fei remarked as he placed the jade slip back, turning to inspect techniques from other shelves. Zhang Qiuming stood at the staircase, observing Chen Fei as he perused the jade slips of other techniques from the shelves. He shook his head slightly but didn¡¯t offer any advice or approach Chen Fei. The path of cultivation was one¡¯s own, and since he had no personal connection with Chen Fei, there was nothing more to say or advise. Chen Fei quickly skimmed through the jade slips on the second floor. Compared to others who were constantly contemplating the techniques in their hands, Chen Fei¡¯s actions seemed somewhat unusual. After two hours, Chen Fei halted his steps, having finished examining the last jade slip on the second floor. Frowning slightly, Chen Fei pondered. While these techniques weren¡¯t useless, he did gain some insights. However, just like the feeling he got from the jade slips on the first floor, none of them were what he urgently needed at the moment. Among them, there were quite a few techniques involving the Condensation of the Three Flowers, which could indeed slightly accelerate Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed, but only slightly. If Chen Fei were to use these methods, he could probably compress the breakthrough time of over ten years to around ten years. This speed, fundamentally speaking, was already very fast. At least it saved Chen Fei about thirty percent of the time, which could be considered quite effective. However, Chen Fei still felt that ten years to reach the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was a bit too long. Chen Fei turned his gaze towards the stairs leading to the third floor. If there weren¡¯t better methods up there, then Chen Fei would have to accept this outcome. At most, during his daily cultivation, he would summarize some methods and try to shorten the breakthrough time, much like how he forcibly shortened the time it took to break through from the mid to late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. ¡°Haven¡¯t found anything satisfactory?¡± Zhang Qiuming opened his eyes upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s footsteps. ¡°I did gain some insights.¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly, looking at Zhang Qiuming and asked, ¡°May I ask, Elder, what kind of test is required to go to the third floor?¡± ¡°The tests set within the Alliance are not meant to intentionally make things difficult for you all but to avoid wasting everyone¡¯s time,¡± Zhang Qiuming explained briefly. Then, he took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Fei, continuing, ¡°The test isn¡¯t complicated. This jade slip contains a secret technique. If you gain some insight within ten days, it will be considered as passing.¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder.¡± Chen Fei accepted the jade slip but didn¡¯t inspect it. He bowed respectfully to Zhang Qiuming before leaving the second floor. Zhang Qiuming saw Chen Fei leave and closed his eyes again. Chen Fei arrived on the first floor and waited for Tong Linyun for a moment. Then, the two of them left together and directly bought a courtyard to stay in within the Thousand Feathers City. In a place like Thousand Feathers City, where every inch of land was precious, it was difficult to describe the value of the houses here. However, Chen Fei¡¯s current wealth was unimaginable to ordinary people. Dealing with rentals would be too troublesome. Buying a courtyard didn¡¯t make Chen Fei feel much, considering his current financial status. At night, Chen Fei first discussed matters with Tong Linyun, spending over an hour talking about recent issues in cultivation. Cultivation couldn¡¯t be too excessive; it needed moderation. Of course, it was mainly because Tong Linyun couldn¡¯t bear the burden of intense cultivation. Although her cultivation had reached the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei was undoubtedly stronger. After discussing cultivation matters, Chen Fei entered the secret chamber of the courtyard and took out the jade slip given by Zhang Qiuming. After a moment, Chen Fei withdrew his consciousness from the jade slip. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Formless Technique! Formless and without form. This technique allowed Chen Fei to directly strike his opponent¡¯s body with his attacks, although the intensity of the attacks would be significantly reduced. The effect could be considered acceptable. This technique bore some resemblance to what Gu Danying had learned, but undoubtedly it was much weaker. Perhaps, this Formless Technique was just a part of some other inheritance. Gaining insights into this Formless Technique within ten days was quite challenging. However, for Chen Fei, this was naturally not a problem. What Chen Fei needed to consider was on which day to proceed to the Sutra Library.. Chapter 628 - Chapter 628: Forging the Foundation of Mountain and Sea Chapter 628: Forging the Foundation of Mountain and Sea Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On the morning of the third day, Chen Fei had already mastered the Formless Technique directly to perfection. Directly striking the enemy¡¯s body with attacks was undoubtedly a good idea, but the power of this Formless Technique was too low. Therefore, after simplifying the interface, the difficulty of practicing it was also very low. It took Chen Fei just over an hour to master it and then he stopped. Chen Fei originally thought that this level of proficiency would be enough to pass a test. However, looking at the interface showing the Formless Technique at the solitary level of mastery, with others at least at perfection, he couldn¡¯t help feeling dissatisfied. If he were to leave it like this without further practice, this Formless Technique would probably remain at the mastery level forever. Driven partly by a touch of OCD, Chen Fei decided to spend a day directly refining the Formless Technique to perfection. Because it was just part of a certain inheritance, the highest level attainable was only perfection. Only then did Chen Fei¡¯s mind clear up a bit. Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately seek out Zhang Qiuming. Given that the Thousand Feathers Alliance had given him ten days, passing in just three days would be somewhat conspicuous. No matter how outstanding Chen Fei¡¯s performance was, it was impossible for him to become a disciple of Min Yanlu immediately. Such disciples must have a deep understanding of the fundamentals from an early age, which would then foster a strong emotional bond, making the mentor willing to impart knowledge generously in the future. Chen Fei had suddenly emerged halfway, but no matter how brightly his talent shone, it proved ineffective. Instead, it might have invited additional troubles. Furthermore, Chen Fei¡¯s ability to conceal his cultivation was suitable for occasional encounters with those in the Mountain Sea Realm. However, prolonged exposure would inevitably reveal some clues. Being discovered in the late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would have been akin to subjecting oneself to scrutiny. It was best not to test human nature, as it rarely withstood such tests. The optimal strategy was to avoid detection altogether. For the pursuit of martial arts, the Mountain Sea Realm, to some extent, was no different from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The only distinction lay in the greater strength of the former. Within Thousand Feathers City, there was also a Task Hall, operating on a model quite similar to Chen Fei¡¯s time in Sea Dominion City. The main tasks issued there were all related to sea monsters. Completing tasks also earned contribution points, which could be used to exchange for elixirs and treasures. Chen Fei refrained from taking on any tasks. Apart from wandering around Thousand Feathers City for a few laps, the rest of his time was spent practicing martial arts in the courtyard. At one point, Chen Fei changed his aura and participated in a small-scale market where everyone was in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. They all brought out items to exchange for what they needed. Elemental stones were instead secondary; most Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who came here were more interested in exchanging for what they needed. Unless they were offered a considerable amount of elemental stones, transactions were mostly conducted through bartering goods. Chen Fei brought out the three iron hammers of the Wu brothers to prevent any association with the Death Shadow Sect. When he arrived, Chen Fei deliberately changed his aura and appearance while revealing his mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation. Moreover, during his time in the Sea Peak City, Chen Fei had spent a few days learning some rudimentary forging techniques in his spare time. The birth of the Qianyuan Sword was the result of Chen Fei¡¯s own nurturing. The forging technique he learned wasn¡¯t overly complicated, and Chen Fei had no intention of becoming a full-fledged blacksmith. His sole purpose was to make slight modifications to already-formed treasures, giving them a different appearance from their original state. The forging technique Chen Fei specifically chose was straightforward but effective. Chen Fei directly used the remaining spiritual essence within the Qianyuan Sword to forcefully impact the three iron hammers. Then, without damaging their spiritual nature or only causing minor damage, he slightly altered the aura and appearance of the treasures. Many treasures often had a similar appearance, and with Chen Fei¡¯s modifications, it became even more difficult for anyone to recognize their original form. Chen Fei now had an abundance of various elixirs and treasures, but it was the elemental stones that were in high demand, leading to significant consumption. Thus, selling the three iron hammers directly for elemental stones resulted in a final gain of six thousand three hundred pieces of medium-grade elemental stones, much more than expected. After selling these three iron hammers, Chen Fei mainly listened as various Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators took the stage to promote their treasures and seek items they needed. Chen Fei didn¡¯t buy much; his primary purpose was to gain some insights. If something he truly needed appeared, he would consider acquiring it. However, by the end, nothing suitable had appeared for Chen Fei¡¯s needs. With Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level, ordinary treasures and resources no longer satisfied him. It was precisely because of this that there were so many spies within the Thousand Feathers Alliance during the sea monster invasion. Besides the lucrative benefits offered by the sea monsters, another reason was that the sea monsters could provide treasures that were otherwise unattainable through conventional means. Thus, cultivators like Shi Yuanmin, who were in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, were willing to risk their lives to engage in such activities. On the ninth afternoon, Chen Fei appeared alone on the second floor of the Sutra Library. ¡°Have you learned it?¡± Zhang Qiuming asked as he looked at Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s arrival was almost as expected by Zhang Qiuming. Zhang Qiuming didn¡¯t doubt Chen Fei¡¯s ability to learn; after all, breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at such a young age was self-evident of his talent. Zhang Qiuming had even expected Chen Fei to appear a few days earlier, so his arrival today left Zhang Qiuming slightly disappointed. ¡°Thank you for waiting, senior,¡± Chen Fei said, bowing. Then forming a sword gesture with his right hand and pointing it forward. Ripples spread out from the point where Chen Fei¡¯s finger touched, causing the void to ripple and fold upon itself. After a moment, this phenomenon slowly dissipated. ¡°Not bad.¡± Zhang Qiuming nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face as he watched the ripples dissipate. ¡°May I enter the third floor, senior?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°Naturally, you may. Go ahead,¡± Zhang Qiuming waved his right hand, and the restriction on the third floor trembled slightly, revealing a passage. ¡°Thankyou, senior!¡± Chen Fei bowed and then turned to ascend the stairs leading to the third floor. On the second floor, some Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators watched Chen Fei¡¯s figure, their eyes carrying a hint of envy. They had naturally attempted the same test, but very few had managed to pass. Moreover, Zhang Qiuming¡¯s tests varied for each Individual. While it was possible to learn in advance through other channels, it could also be a waste of effort. As the purpose of the Thousand Feathers Alliance suggested, if one¡¯s talent was truly insufficient and they delved too deeply into overly intricate techniques, it might not bode well for many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Sometimes, what suits oneself best may indeed be the best choice. As Chen Fei stepped onto the third floor, he noticed that there were fewer jade slips containing martial techniques here. At a glance, there were only fifty-three of them. With a hint of anticipation, Chen Fei approached and picked up the first jade slip, then delved his consciousness into it. After a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei set the jade slip down. The Nine Swords Yin Yang Technique! Master nine sword techniques, forge nine magic swords, and form the Yin Yang Sword Formation! This Nine Swords Yin Yang Technique was extremely profound, ranking just below the inheritances of the top ten forces. For Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators not born into those top forces, this technique could be considered the best choice. However, for Chen Fei, who already possessed the Profound Heavenly Sword, this Nine Swords Yin Yang Technique seemed too weak. With Chen Fei¡¯s current perspective, its flaws were also quite apparent. Nevertheless, despite its imperfections, if this Nine Swords Yin Yang Technique could be cultivated to its peak, the probability of reaching the top-grade Combined Aperture Tempering realm was very high. Chen Fei picked up another jade slip and continued reading. After a quarter of an hour, he set it down and picked up another one. Compared to the first and second floors, even just skimming through these martial techniques on the third floor required much more time for each jade slip. Five hours later, Chen Fei held a jade slip in his hand, his expression subtly changing as he looked at the martial technique recorded within. In the depths of his eyes, which were originally calm like an ancient well, a hint of a smile involuntarily emerged. Almost having flipped through the entire Sutra Library, Chen Fei had thought he wouldn¡¯t find the secret technique he needed here. It wasn¡¯t until he held this particular jade slip in his hand that Chen Fei finally felt at ease. The Unfettered Matrix Technique! Neither impurity nor delusion, all worldly ups and downs are but illusions! This Unfettered Matrix Technique shared some similarities with the Three Flowers Technique Chen Fei had obtained before, but there were also significant differences in some subtle aspects. Condensing the three flowers allowed the refinement of the elemental energy and spirit that were difficult to cultivate for those in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, enabling them to expand exponentially. The amount of elemental energy and spirit contained within the three flowers determined how much foundation one could burn through when breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, buying oneself some extra time to control one¡¯s soul. This might only extend the time marginally, but when breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, it could potentially be the crucial factor determining success or failure. Therefore, condensing the three flowers wasn¡¯t just a step forward in cultivation; it was also preparation for breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Unlike the Three Flowers Technique, which completely disregarded the future, the principle of the Unfettered Matrix Technique was to extract special powers from other natural treasures to achieve one¡¯s own three flowers. This extraction process occurred at extremely subtle levels, unlike the typical consumption of elixirs. Therefore, one had to comprehend the Unfettered Matrix Technique to a sufficient degree to accomplish this extraction and transfer it to one¡¯s own Combined Aperture. Because the extraction was performed using one¡¯s own Combined Aperture, the pressure was immense. Therefore, to practice the Unfettered Matrix Technique, having a top-grade Combined Aperture as a foundation was essential, and even then, there might be some deficiencies. Only a supreme-grade Combined Aperture was the best choice. ¡°If I cultivated the Unfettered Matrix Technique, it wouldn¡¯t just accelerate the speed of condensing the three flowers. Due to the relationship with my Combined Aperture, the three flowers I could condense would be more powerful than those of others!¡± The thicker the foundation, the higher the building. Chen Fei¡¯s excessively high-grade Combined Aperture was more than capable of bearing the additional power of the three flowers, making it an ideal match for practicing the Unfettered Matrix Technique. With patience, Chen Fei thoroughly read through the Unfettered Matrix Technique and then set the jade slip down. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei didn¡¯t leave immediately but continued to read the remaining jade slips. Since he was already there, it would have been a pity not to read through all of them. Two hours later, Chen Fei left the third floor of the Sutra Library. The dozen or so martial techniques behind were also extraordinary, but in terms of the help they could provide to Chen Fei, there wasn¡¯t much. However, Chen Fei was prepared for this. Obtaining the Unfettered Matrix Technique had already satisfied him. ¡°Would you like to simplify the Unfettered Matrix Technique for eighty pieces of medium-grade elemental stones?¡± ¡°Simplifying the Unfettered Matrix Technique¡­ Simplification successful¡­. Unfettered Matrix Technique ¡ª> Suck Water!¡± Chapter 629 - Chapter 629: Breakthrough, Combined Aperture Seventh Transformation Chapter 629: Breakthrough, Combined Aperture Seventh Transformation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the courtyard, Chen Fei gently raised his right hand, and the water in the rockery pond flew out, landing in his hand. In his mind, insights into the Unfettered Matrix Technique began to emerge. Chen Fei returned the water in his hand back to the pond while new water flew over, forming a circular closed loop. The insights into martial arts in his mind continued to flow. There were many simplified methods of water sucking, not limited to the one in front of him, but undoubtedly, that method was the fastest. Tong Linyun stood nearby, watching Chen Fei¡¯s movements with curiosity. At first, she had thought Chen Fei was practicing some martial arts, but after watching for a while, she realized that he was simply sucking water out of the pond. Chen Fei sat cross-legged, using only a bit of mental focus to control the water absorption, while the rest of his mind operated martial arts techniques. At that time, Chen Fei still had many martial arts techniques to practice. In addition to the Unfettered Matrix Technique, there were also the Conjoined Body Technique, the Heavenly Eye enhanced by the Diffracted Heavenly Eye Technique, and the Three Flowers Shadow Art. Therefore, Chen Fei¡¯s daily schedule remained quite full. However, the most important thing at the moment had been the newly acquired Unfettered Matrix Technique. The Unfettered Matrix Technique did not need to be cultivated to the stage of perfection before it could be used; in fact, it could be used for condensing the Three Flowers from the moment one stepped into proficiency. The only difference was that the efficiency was too low, and it was easy to waste those precious treasures. Fortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s recent wealth was quite abundant, so such losses could be sustained. Compared to time, sometimes the extra expenditure of elemental stones was not the most important thing. Twenty days later, in a small-scale market. These exchange meetings had been organized periodically within the Thousand Feathers City recently. ¡°A Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill for one portion of Millennium Snow Silkworms, three Silver Frost Grasses, and five Phoenix Fire Spirit Fruits!¡± Chen Fei changed his aura and appearance, standing in the front, holding out a pill. The items Chen Fei requested were mostly spiritual materials needed to condense the first flower of the Unfettered Matrix Technique, most of which could be purchased from shops and Chen Fei had already collected. Only some relatively rare spiritual materials were still missing, so Chen Fei simply stood at the front to exchange for them. The Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill was obtained by Chen Fei in the Black Divine Realm. All the gains in the Black Divine Realm were rare treasures rarely seen in the outside world. Therefore, when everyone saw the pill in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, all the cultivators at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm gathered their attention. The Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill couldn¡¯t assist in cultivation, but it could bring a person back from the brink of death when heavily injured, making it a holy medicine for healing. As long as they hadn¡¯t died on the spot, martial artists below the Mountain Sea Realm could rely on this pill to hold onto their last breath and continue to heal their injuries. For cultivators, spiritual materials that could aid cultivation naturally held extremely high value. But something that could save their lives in critical moments was indispensable for every martial artist. No one could guarantee that they would never encounter life-threatening situations. Or perhaps in the current situation of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the value of this Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill was even higher. ¡°I have Silver Frost Grass. Can I replace the others with elemental stones? someone messaged privately, while various messages echoed around Chen Fei¡¯s ears. ¡°I don¡¯t accept elemental stones. I only trade goods for goods. Chen Fei didn¡¯t individually reply to anyone. By taking out the Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill, he aimed to streamline the process, allowing others to collect the spiritual materials and come for the exchange. Rather than exchanging only a portion of the spiritual materials, Chen Fei would rather wait patiently and buy them individually with elemental stones. After Chen Fei politely gestured to everyone, he descended from the platform. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s resolute attitude, no one pressed further with questions and instead began exchanging spiritual materials with those around them in hopes of obtaining the Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill. A quarter of an hour later, someone invited Chen Fei into a side room. ¡°It truly took some effort to acquire your Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill, Chang Yuanyin said, looking at Chen Fei with a smile. ¡°You¡¯ve been very helpful!¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile on his face. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Chang Yuanyin understood that Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to say much, so he didn¡¯t insist. He directly took out the Millennium Snow Silkworms, Silver Frost Grass, and Phoenix Fire Spirit Fruits from his Qiankun Bag. Chen Fei activated his Heavenly Eye slightly, enveloping the various spiritual materials. Not sensing any issues, he handed over the Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill. Chang Yuanyin carefully inspected it, sensing the special medicinal power within, and his smile widened even more. ¡°Do you have any other spiritual materials you¡¯d like to exchange? I happen to have some connections and can acquire more,¡± Chang Yuanyin said, putting away the Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill and looking up at Chen Fei. Chang Yuanyin had been quite impressed by Chen Fei recently. Although Chen Fei didn¡¯t often trade goods, every item he offered was extraordinary. Chang Yuanyin didn¡¯t care where Chen Fei obtained these items; he just wanted to acquire more treasures like the Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill from him. Chen Fei looked at Chang Yuanyin and pondered for a moment before asking, ¡°Do you happen to have any Heavenly Lingzhi?¡± The spiritual materials he had obtained today were already enough for Chen Fei to condense the first flower in advance, but he still lacked quite a few materials for the second and third flowers. Especially this Heavenly Lingzhi, it directly determined whether he could condense the second flower in advance. However, Chen Fei had recently inquired and found out that Heavenly Lingzhi hadn¡¯t appeared for quite some time. Even in the Thousand Feathers City, the center of the alliance, news about Heavenly Lingzhi was rare. Heavenly Lingzhi was extremely rare, but it was more obscure, only used in some ancient pill formulas. Many pill formulas now abandoned the use of Heavenly Lingzhi due to its scarcity. This made Heavenly Lingzhi even harder to collect, according to the information Chen Fei had recently gathered. ¡°Heavenly Lingzhi?¡± Chang Yuanyin couldn¡¯t help but frown. That thing was really hard to find. ¡°If you have it or any information about it, please let me know. I¡¯ll come to the exchange meetings every month,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Alright! I¡¯ll inquire about it. If there¡¯s any news, I¡¯ll inform you,¡± Chang Yuanyin nodded. However, he didn¡¯t make any promises because he hadn¡¯t seen Heavenly Lingzhi in years either. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei returned to his courtyard that he had purchased. Tong Linyun was out, so Chen Fei went straight to the secret chamber in the courtyard and activated all the formations. These formations couldn¡¯t block cultivators at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but they had some effect in concealing probing and masking elemental fluctuations. With these in place, it was already sufficient for Chen Fei. Moreover, in Thousand Feathers City, no one dared to act recklessly. The power of the Mountain Sea Realm was not just empty talk. In the twenty days since obtaining the Unfettered Matrix Technique, Chen Fei had hardly stopped practicing this technique, except for occasional outings. Several days ago, he had already mastered the Unfettered Matrix Technique. Chen Fei had only been unable to condense the first flower because he hadn¡¯t obtained enough spiritual materials. Now that all the spiritual materials had been acquired, he could finally begin practicing. Cross-legged, Chen Fei formed hand seals, and a special fluctuation emanated from his body, enveloping all the spiritual materials in front of him. These materials floated up, and wisps of nearly imperceptible spiritual essence seeped out from them, then entered Chen Fei¡¯s body. Among the three aspects of essence, energy, and spirit, there was no specific order. Every cultivator in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could choose which aspect to condense based on their own circumstances or the method of their technique. Among Chen Fei¡¯s three aspects, his essence was undoubtedly the strongest, followed by his spirit, and lastly his cultivation of elemental energy. Therefore, Chen Fei chose to primarily condense his first flower with essence. For him, this should be the easiest option. When the first flower is condensed on the apertures, entering the seventh transformation realm, both the mind and elemental energy will increase along with it. For Chen Fei as a whole, this is the best choice. Strands of spiritual essence, invisible and intangible, gathered slowly on Chen Fei¡¯s apertures. Chen Fei felt a weight on his apertures, gradually increasing. In normal cultivation, there wouldn¡¯t be such a sensation on the apertures because it would be a gradual process, and the apertures would gradually adapt over time, thus not causing any unusual feelings. But now, with accelerated and forced condensation, the pressure on the apertures naturally increased several times. Without sufficiently strong apertures, practicing the Unfettered Matrix Technique would not only be a dead end but also definitely not a good choice. The essence in Chen Fei¡¯s flesh and blood began to oscillate, connecting with the spiritual essence on the apertures, gradually increasing the essence on the apertures. Unlike the Three Flower Technique, which directly robbed one¡¯s essence, energy, and spirit to condense the three flowers, the Unfettered Matrix Technique resonated with the essence, energy, and spirit, using the spiritual essence in the spiritual materials to transform the required essence, energy, and spirit. Therefore, Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, and spirit didn¡¯t suffer any loss at this moment, while the essence on the apertures continued to accumulate, faintly forming a circular pattern. The weight borne by the apertures suddenly increased, causing a slight vibration in Chen Fei¡¯s apertures, but fortunately, it was just a slight tremor. When Chen Fei was in the sixth transformation realm, his apertures were indeed extremely solid. This weight might be too much for other cultivators at the aperture realm, but for Chen Fei, it was manageable. The circular pattern on the apertures became clearer and clearer, while the spiritual materials in front of Chen Fei gradually dimmed. These spiritual materials were worth tens of thousands of mid-grade elemental stones, or even a high-grade magical treasure, but now they were nothing more than that. With Chen Fei¡¯s absorption, these spiritual materials were about to lose all their power. ¡°Hum!¡± The void trembled, and these spiritual materials trembled slightly before turning into powder and dissipating, releasing a pure aura of elemental energy. Chen Fei absorbed the special spiritual essence from these spiritual materials, only taking a fraction of the elemental energy. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Allowing this elemental energy to spread throughout the entire secret chamber, Chen Fei¡¯s attention was fully focused on the apertures within his body. The vibration just now signified the complete condensation of the circular pattern on the apertures, marking the formation of the first flower. However, the cultivation was not over yet. Chen Fei needed to truly embed this first flower into the apertures to achieve complete success. As the circular pattern descended gradually, the frequency of vibrations in the apertures increased, and the weight they needed to bear grew heavier. ¡°Boom!¡± Like a sound resonating in his soul, ripples spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body, permeating the entire secret chamber. In the next moment, elemental energy from the surroundings surged towards Chen Fei.. Chapter 630 - Chapter 630: Mountain Sea Barrier Chapter 630: Mountain Sea Barrier Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s body seemed to transform into an abyss, voraciously absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth. On the ground, the mid-grade elemental stones Chen Fei had prepared in advance began to shatter, turning into powder. After a full hour, the chamber gradually calmed down, and most of the elemental stones on the ground were depleted. Chen Fei opened his eyes, his body floating up, then his feet planted firmly on the ground. Ripples spread from where Chen Fei stood, crashing into the surrounding array, causing intense fluctuations. Chen Fei looked down at his right hand, and as his fist clenched gradually, a powerful force surged within his body. Having reached the Combined Aperture Seventh Transformation, condensing the essence flower, Chen Fei¡¯s physique was already at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, yet he advanced further. Vaguely, Chen Fei sensed a barrier, a barrier of physique. If he could break through this barrier, Chen Fei¡¯s physique would enter a new realm. If he failed to break through, then Chen Fei¡¯s physique would be stuck at this level, making further progress difficult. ¡°Is it the physique of the Mountain Sea Realm after surpassing this barrier?¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind: it seemed that with his current physique, he was probably stronger than the vast majority of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm physiques. However, a warrior¡¯s combat power had always been primarily determined by their elemental realm. Physique sometimes seemed more like a carrier for elemental energy. But with a stronger physique, there would definitely be an improvement in combat power, especially among peers, as evident in the inheritance of the Tiandao Sect. At the Combined Aperture Seventh Transformation, not only had Chen Fei¡¯s physique been enhanced, but his elemental energy and mental strength had also increased significantly due to the advancement in realm. This was why many focused on advancing their realms diligently, as once the realm was reached, other aspects would naturally follow suit. ¡±My body seems to have become more sensitive, perhaps due to nearing the barrier?¡± Chen Fei rubbed his palms, noticing many details that he had never sensed before now surfacing in his mind, something that wouldn¡¯t have happened in the past. Walking a few circles within the chamber, Chen Fei felt the subtle sensation becoming more pronounced, as if his entire body was undergoing a change, somewhat akin to metamorphosis, or perhaps preparing for it. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect there to be such changes!¡± Halting his steps, Chen Fei realized that true metamorphosis would only occur by breaking through that barrier. However, it was evident that with conventional methods of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, achieving this was absolutely impossible. The physique of the Mountain Sea Realm? Just the thought of it was enough to understand its terror. Yet, Chen Fei had never heard of anyone elevating their physique to such a realm while still in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Not even in legends. To explore the secrets of the Mountain Sea Realm while in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one would have to truly elevate themselves to that realm. However, even without a true metamorphosis at this moment, Chen Fei looked around, sensing the feedback from his surroundings on his body, and a smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on his face. It was an incredibly novel sensation, as if this body were emitting a light imbued with even greater life potential. Night fell. In the courtyard bedroom, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth trembled for a moment, then quieted down, only to tremble again, but after a moment, it calmed down once more. This repeated several times until the spiritual energy of heaven and earth finally settled completely. Chen Fei lay on the bed, staring somewhat blankly at the ceiling. This wasn¡¯t just sensitivity; it was downright overwhelming. Normally, how many times did he wake up after just an hour? What was the longest he had slept just now? Tong Linyun was beside him, smiling brightly at Chen Fei. Chen Fei felt Tong Linyun¡¯s gaze and couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit embarrassed. ¡°I still need to cultivate, so I¡¯ll be leaving!¡± Although Tong Linyun didn¡¯t say anything, Chen Fei felt a bit overwhelmed. ¡°You should rest more,¡± Tong Linyun softly called out from behind. Chen Fei waved his hand without speaking. Internally, he had already decided not to discuss cultivation with Tong Linyun for the time being, at least until the sensitivity of his body decreased. As for when he adapted to the changes in his body, Chen Fei was determined to show Tong Linyun a thing or two! The unexpected aftermath of nearing the barrier with his physique was something Chen Fei had never anticipated. In the following days, Chen Fei consolidated his newly achieved realm breakthrough, adapting to the various changes brought about by his physique, all the while inquiring about the Heavenly Lingzhi in Thousand Feathers City. He even checked the Task Hall in Thousand Feathers City to see if there were any similar mission rewards but found none. Thousand Feathers City was currently a gathering place for many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. If he couldn¡¯t find the Heavenly Lingzhi here, it would be even more difficult to find it elsewhere. Two months later, Chen Fei perfected his cultivation in the Unfettered Matrix Technique, but still hadn¡¯t found the Heavenly Lingzhi, leaving him unable to condense the second flower. At the same time, Chen Fei had fully adapted to his physique, and the heightened sensitivity to his surroundings had been completely mastered. The sensitivity hadn¡¯t vanished nor dulled; instead, it had become a norm, ensuring that Chen Fei maintained precise control over his body without any deviations. With the integration of the Diffracted Heavenly Eye Technique, Chen Fei had re-cultivated it to the Great Completion stage. This newly acquired eye technique allowed Chen Fei to perceive the opponent¡¯s movements more clearly during battles, enhancing the perfection of the Heavenly Eye. On this particular day, in the market. Chen Fei, as usual, attended the market exchanges on time, every time. Although he hadn¡¯t collected the Heavenly Lingzhi yet, he had managed to gather a considerable amount of the spiritual materials required for the third flower, thanks to these exchanges. Additionally, during these exchanges, Chen Fei could also learn about the recent changes within the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. It was frequently mentioned among the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators present that the number of Evils within the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s territory had increased significantly. Many bizarre occurrences were happening in various sea areas, with powerful Evils appearing frequently, often reaching the third tier, and some cities even being swallowed directly by Evils. However, these Evils that dared to swallow entire cities were forcefully eradicated afterward by the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouses dispatched by the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Ordinary Evils didn¡¯t dare to be so brazen, but they frequently preyed on passing ships. Compared to the act of swallowing entire cities, preying on the people aboard ships seemed trivial. These Evils were mostly left for Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within various sea areas to handle on their own. The disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect had resumed their activities within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, but it seemed that this didn¡¯t curb the increase in the number of Evils. On the other hand, the sea monsters were expanding their territory continuously, causing panic among those living near the coastal areas. Even in regions further away from the coast, many began to migrate. Because no one knew how voracious the sea monsters¡¯ appetite was, nor where the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s bottom line lay. To prevent the sea monsters from forcibly occupying their territories later, it was better to migrate early, at least avoiding the need for a hasty retreat. However, this resulted in unrest and turmoil in these regions, leading to numerous uncontainable disasters. Although many were swiftly suppressed, as long as the root cause of the unrest remained, these disasters would never disappear. As the exchange began, Chen Fei routinely went to purchase various spiritual materials, offering the spiritual pills obtained from the Black Divine Realm in return. Chen Fei¡¯s offered spiritual pills were highly tempting, but unfortunately, no one present could meet his demands. Many attempted to exchange other rare spiritual materials for Chen Fei¡¯s offerings, but each offer was turned down by Chen Fei. While the value of these spiritual materials was not low, and many were rarely seen, they were of no use to Chen Fei now, making their value futile. ¡°Sir, I have news about the Heavenly Lingzhi,¡± a voice sounded in Chen Fei¡¯s ear as he took his seat. Shortly after, in a private room, Chen Fei sat across from Chang Yuanyin at a table. ¡°I don¡¯t have the Heavenly Lingzhi in my possession, but I know who does and what their requirements are,¡± Chang Yuanyin said straightforwardly, looking at Chen Fei. ¡°Just some information isn¡¯t enough to exchange for the pills I have,¡± Chen Fei frowned. ¡°I understand that,¡± Chang Yuanyin nodded, continuing, ¡°I just want to establish a good relationship with you. The main issue is that I cannot fulfill the person¡¯s requirements. Otherwise, I would have obtained the Heavenly Lingzhi first and then exchanged it for your pills.¡± ¡°What are their requirements?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°They want someone to rescue a group of people in the outer seas,¡± Chang Yuanyin whispered. After fifteen minutes, Chen Fei and Chang Yuanyin appeared in front of a courtyard. Without concealing their presence, soon the gates of the courtyard opened, revealing a slender old man standing behind the door. ¡°Why are you here again? The Heavenly Lingzhi is not for sale unless you can bring someone back!¡± Peng Xuming saw Chang Yuanyin, furrowing his brows slightly, showing some displeasure. ¡°I know you¡¯re unwilling, but this friend wants to hear your terms before deciding whether to accept,¡± Chang Yuanyin said calmly, introducing Chen Fei. Stepping forward, Chen Fei bowed to Peng Xuming and said, ¡°I am willing to rescue the people, but I need to see the Heavenly Lingzhi first. If we can come to an agreement, the Heavenly Lingzhi must be handed over to the Task Hall first.¡± Peng Xuming looked at Chen Fei, sensing his mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, and his expression softened slightly. He then welcomed Chen Fei into the courtyard. Chang Yuanyin did not follow; he simply wanted to establish a good relationship with Chen Fei and had no interest in the specifics of the task. With so many sea monsters in the outer seas, there were too many variables, and Chang Yuanyin had no interest in getting involved. Entering the courtyard, Chen Fei took a seat, and Peng Xuming took out a jade box from his Qiankun Bag, opening it in front of Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A long, fragrant scent instantly permeated the entire courtyard. Chen Fei¡¯s brow flickered slightly as he confirmed that what Peng Xuming held in his hand was indeed the Heavenly Lingzhi. Both in terms of quality and age, this Heavenly Lingzhi was more than sufficient. As long as Chen Fei obtained this Heavenly Lingzhi, he could directly condense the second flower and step into the Combined Aperture Eighth Transformation! ¡°How many people? Which sea area?¡± Chen Fei asked Peng Xuming. For this Heavenly Lingzhi, Chen Fei was willing to venture into the outer seas! Chapter 631 - Chapter 631: Blood Mist Chapter 631: Blood Mist Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°In the Qinguang Sea Domain, there is Wind Lake City. Before I left, there were still seventy-five people stranded there,¡± Peng Xuming sighed softly. The Qinguang Sea Domain had long fallen under the control of sea monsters, and Wind Lake City was one of the few large cities in that area. Chen Fei had already anticipated that the location of the mission would be under the control of sea monsters; otherwise, Peng Xuming wouldn¡¯t need to entrust others to rescue people. But the Qinguang Sea Domain was one of the first to fall. Before entering it, one had to pass through the Minghu Sea Domain, which had also fallen. The deeper one ventured into the territory controlled by sea monsters, the greater the danger. Moreover, having to bring people out from there made the danger self-evident. No wonder Peng Xuming was willing to offer a piece of Heavenly Lingzhi; nobody else would accept such a task. For cultivators at the general Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was simply risking their lives. ¡°The situation in the Qinguang Sea Domain, I believe Your Excellency is also aware of. It¡¯s hard to say what the current situation is for the seventy-five people.¡± Chen Fei looked at Peng Xuming, not explicitly stating everything but making his intentions clear: to bring out so many people, in both the Qinguang and Minghu Sea Domains, was no easy task. Even if a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert were to go, it would still be difficult to achieve this. There are simply too many unexpected factors that could arise. After all, the more people there are, the more conspicuous the target, which is obvious. ¡°I understand!¡± Peng Xuming nodded, taking out two portraits from his bag of holding and placing them in front of Chen Fei. He said, ¡°If it¡¯s not feasible for others, Your Excellency need not insist. But for these two individuals, I earnestly request that you bring them to Thousand Feathers City.¡± As Peng Xuming spoke, he took out a jade box from the bag of holding and opened it in front of Chen Fei. Inside was another piece of Heavenly Lingzhi, albeit of a lower quality and vintage compared to the first one. However, even if it was of lower quality, it was still Heavenly Lingzhi. Currently, it was difficult to obtain even one piece in Thousand Feathers City. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected Peng Xuming to have two such rare spiritual materials. Nevertheless, for Chen Fei, one piece of Heavenly Lingzhi was already more than sufficient. After all, he had perfected the Unfettered Matrix Technique, greatly enhancing his ability to extract spiritual essence from spiritual materials. Having an additional piece of Heavenly Lingzhi wouldn¡¯t be entirely useless, but it would be merely icing on the cake. Chen Fei glanced at Peng Xuming, suspecting that this man must have had some special fortune to possess two pieces of Heavenly Lingzhi. ¡°If you bring back either of the two individuals, I¡¯ll gladly offer you the first piece of Heavenly Lingzhi I showed you earlier. However, if both of them return safely, both pieces of Heavenly Lingzhi will be yours,¡± Peng Xuming said firmly. ¡°Agreed!¡± Chen Fei nodded after a moment of consideration. For others, venturing alone into the Qinguang Sea Domain would be akin to courting death, as it was now a forbidden zone for high-level martial artists. Once one was detected by the sea monsters inside, it could lead to endless pursuit and ambushes. Those with weaker martial skills might even find themselves trapped in the midst of the ambush. At that point, even prayers might seem unanswered. But for Chen Fei, venturing into danger wasn¡¯t an issue as long as he avoided the demon kings from afar. The real challenge lay in how to safely bring people out. ¡°Thank you, Your Excellency!¡± Peng Xuming¡¯s expression turned excited upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s acceptance. Despite the considerable value of the Heavenly Lingzhi, rescuing people from the Qinguang Sea Domain was an extremely daunting task. Peng Xuming himself had attempted it once before, only to be discovered by sea monsters before reaching Wind Lake City in the Qinguang Sea Domain. In the end, he had to employ forbidden techniques to narrowly escape with his life. His injuries had yet to fully heal, and the thought of venturing into the Qinguang Sea Domain again left him feeling weary and powerless. Coming to Thousand Feathers City, Peng Xuming couldn¡¯t bear the thought of leaving his loved ones trapped in Wind Lake City. Initially, Peng Xuming had set higher conditions, but as time passed, he began to realize the harsh reality. Now, he only hoped to bring out at least one person, considering it a successful mission. Chen Fei remained composed, asking several questions in succession to clarify various details about the mission objectives. Peng Xuming naturally provided all the information he could. Half an hour later, Chen Fei and Peng Xuming arrived at the Task Hall to officially register this private commission. While the Task Hall didn¡¯t accept private missions, there was no issue with formalizing a commission. Peng Xuming placed the two pieces of Heavenly Lingzhi in the Task Hall as well. The attendant of the Task Hall glanced at Chen Fei, feeling that he was prioritizing money over his life. How could he dare venture into the Qinguang Sea Domain at this time? Although Chen Fei was formidable at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the sea monsters wouldn¡¯t engage in fair fights. They wouldn¡¯t hesitate to overwhelm a weaker opponent. The consequences of being discovered were unimaginable. ¡°I entrust this matter to you, Your Excellency,¡± Peng Xuming bowed to Chen Fei outside the Task Hall. This was the first person in recent times willing to undertake this mission. Upon hearing the mission requirements, others merely expressed consideration before disappearing without a trace. ¡°It¡¯s a deal, Your Excellency,¡± Chen Fei waved his hand. After a moment, Chen Fei wandered through the city for a while, restoring his original aura, before returning to his courtyard. ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving Thousand Feathers City in a few days, perhaps for ten days at the shortest, or a month at the longest. I should be back soon,¡± Chen Fei informed Tong Linyun. ¡°Do you want me to come with you?¡± Tong Linyun was startled by Chen Fei¡¯s words. How could he be leaving for so long? ¡°No need, I¡¯ll be more convenient traveling alone this time,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°Alright.¡± Tong Linyun didn¡¯t insist when Chen Fei didn¡¯t agree. Given Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level, she understood that having her around might actually be a hindrance if they encountered any danger. Three days later, Chen Fei changed his aura and left Thousand Feathers City, flying towards the direction of the Qinguang Sea Domain. After a while, Chen Fei raised his eyebrows in surprise. He sensed five auras slowly trailing behind him. Their speed wasn¡¯t very fast, but they remained persistently behind him. ¡°It seems that attending the recent exchange meetings in the market has attracted the attention of some people.¡± Chen Fei realized the reason behind it. Every time he attended these meetings, Chen Fei used his new identity. While he didn¡¯t flaunt his wealth extravagantly at these events, whenever he made a move, it was with extremely rare items. Like the Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill from before, and the three mid-grade magical treasures he sold, the combined value of these items already exceeded tens of thousands of mid-grade elemental stones. And yet, Chen Fei only displayed the aura of someone at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In Thousand Feathers City, even those who coveted his wealth could only keep their desires hidden deep inside. Some didn¡¯t even dare to investigate Chen Fei¡¯s background too openly, fearing any potential repercussions. Now that Chen Fei was leaving Thousand Feathers City alone, it immediately triggered the greed in the hearts of those people. The reason they hadn¡¯t caught up yet was likely because they were still too close to Thousand Feathers City, and there were occasionally other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators around, making it inconvenient. They just needed to wait for the right opportunity to strike. Chen Fei remained composed, flying forward at the appropriate speed for someone at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Half an hour later, he had already flown several hundred miles away. Here, the distance from Thousand Feathers City was already quite remote, and there were fewer appearances of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts in the vicinity compared to before. The five auras behind suddenly accelerated, using an extremely fast speed to catch up. These five individuals likely possessed some sort of combined formation or other magical treasure enhancements. At this moment, their speed wasn¡¯t much inferior to ordinary late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Chen Fei continued flying forward at his own pace. After a moment, the auras of the five individuals behind became clearly visible. ¡°Friend ahead, please wait a moment,¡± a voice came from behind. Chen Fei¡¯s figure slightly paused, halting in mid-air before turning to look at the five individuals behind him. Yi Yuezhong and the other four were somewhat surprised to see Chen Fei actually stop. Normally, encountering another Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator outside would prompt caution. If someone asked you to stop, the first instinct would be to accelerate away to avoid any potential accidents. Chen Fei¡¯s unexpected halt raised suspicions in the minds of Yi Yuezhong and the others. But despite their doubts, Yi Yuezhong and his companions couldn¡¯t afford to abandon their pursuit halfway through. The opponent was just a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, the same level as them. Could five against one still result in unexpected outcomes? ¡°There¡¯s something we¡­¡± one of them began. ¡°You¡¯re too slow,¡± Chen Fei said calmly. As Yi Yuezhong and his companions approached Chen Fei, they naturally spread out, subtly surrounding him. However, upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, their movements involuntarily hesitated. ¡°What do you mean by that? If you don¡¯t explain yourself clearly today, don¡¯t blame us for being ruthless¡­¡± Qian Shixing snorted coldly. He had just started uttering a threat, but before he could finish, he realized that Chen Fei had already appeared in front of him. As if shifting and exchanging places, Chen Fei was clearly far away one moment, and the next, he was right in front of Qian Shixing. Yi Yuezhong and his companions could only vaguely perceive a trace, along with the fluctuations of the natural qi. Apart from that, they couldn¡¯t sense anything else. Although Yi Yuezhong and his companions were confident in their plan against Chen Fei, they were still on high alert, focusing their attention on him. However, despite their vigilance, from Chen Fei¡¯s disappearance to his sudden appearance, they could only perceive faint traces. The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, but it didn¡¯t leave its sheath. With the scabbard, he struck towards Qian Shixing. There was no sharp sword energy. This move from Chen Fei seemed ordinary, but in Qian Shixing¡¯s vision, everything around him vanished at this moment, leaving only the scabbard growing larger in his eyes. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Qian Shixing¡¯s body stiffened, unable to move. It felt as if the entire world had abandoned him. ¡°Buzz!¡± In Qian Shixing¡¯s consciousness, his mind trembled violently, finally pulling him back to reality. With a roar of anger, he realized it was a matter of life and death. The elemental energy throughout his body surged suddenly, and he swung his blade towards Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± The void seemed to explode like thunder. Qian Shixing¡¯s body trembled, and with both himself and his blade, he burst into a cloud of blood mist.. Chapter 632 - Chapter 632: Purgatory Chapter 632: Purgatory Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm seemed too weak in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes now. Especially after Chen Fei had advanced to the seventh transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, condensing the essence of his body, he had elevated himself to another level, making this feeling even more pronounced. Qian Shixing, a master at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, couldn¡¯t even withstand a single move and burst into a mist of blood. Yi Yuezhong and the other four, upon seeing Chen Fei appear in front of Qian Shixing, were truly startled by the profoundness of his movements. But at that moment, they were caught in a dilemma. Even though they knew Chen Fei was not to be trifled with, it was impossible to flee in disarray like that. Therefore, all five of them launched an attack towards Chen Fei and, with their figures flickering, charged towards him, intending to join forces with Qian Shixing to kill Chen Fei there. But as Qian Shixing burst into a mist of blood, the eyes of Yi Yuezhong and the others were almost bulging out. A martial artist of the same level as them was effortlessly killed like that? Yi Yuezhong and the other five, although not always together day and night, had a deep mutual understanding and had even practiced a formation together. In times of real danger, they could still help each other escape. Because of their understanding, they knew Qian Shixing¡¯s cultivation and combat strength were absolutely not inferior to any of them. But even such a person, with just one encounter, was silently slain. This sensory shock almost overturned their cognition. ¡°Run!¡± Yi Yuezhong exclaimed angrily, his advancing figure abruptly halting, crazily flying towards the direction of Thousand Feathers City. They had hit an iron plate, and this iron plate was so hard that even if they exerted all their strength, it would probably be difficult to harm it in the slightest. Without stubbornly resisting, Yi Yuezhong chose to flee directly. The other three didn¡¯t hesitate in the slightest, following Yi Yuezhong and fleeing in the same direction. Between the four of them, hundreds of strands of elemental power connected, faintly forming what seemed like phoenix wings outside of them, and their speed suddenly increased. ¡°Buzz!¡± In the void, a sword formation had already condensed at some point. Yi Yuezhong and the others had flown only dozens of meters before crashing into the sword formation. ¡°Forgive us, senior, forgive us! There¡¯s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!¡± As they found themselves trapped within the sword formation, feeling the extremely sharp and chilling sword aura within, Yi Yuezhong and the others immediately broke down, loudly begging for mercy. Chen Fei remained silent. His principle had always been ¡°I don¡¯t offend others unless they offend me.¡± Since these people wanted to kill and seize treasures, they had to be prepared to be killed. Entering the sword formation, Chen Fei, with a sword in hand, quickly brought silence to the area within moments. Using the power of the Profound Heavenly Sword to kill a few people was naturally easy, but it still took some time. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to waste time on these people, so he chose to kill them individually with a sword each. As the spiritual essence merged into the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei looked at the five extra Qiankun bags in his hand and shook his head slightly. With a flash of sword aura, the bodies and breaths of the few people were wiped out. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from the spot. With no one else around, Chen Fei unleashed his full speed and flew towards the Qinguang Sea Domain. Several hours later, night fell. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in the Nifeng Sea Domain. After flying for a while longer, he would reach the Minghu Sea Domain. The Nifeng Sea Domain had not yet fallen, but from what Chen Fei had seen along the way, there were few people left in the area. Those capable of relocating had already moved away in their entirety. As for those who lacked the ability to leave, they were currently struggling for survival within the chaotic cities. Those who could leave naturally took everything they could with them, but the remaining supplies in each city were actually quite scarce. Moreover, at a time like this, no one would be producing more goods. Instead, it was all about survival of the fittest, with various conflicts erupting, all in an effort to eke out a few more days of life. Whether or not there was a hell in this world, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure, but the scene in the Nifeng Sea Domain now bore some resemblance to it. The once peaceful Thousand Feathers Alliance was truly gone with the arrival of the sea monsters. Chen Fei heard that many people were now flocking to the passage between Immortal Cloud City and the Boundless Sea. Although the spiritual energy in that realm was sparse, and it was much harder to progress in martial arts compared to the Boundless Sea, it seemed, at least for now, to be safe. But was it truly safe? It was only because that area was remote and not contiguous with the areas invaded by the sea monsters. Otherwise, even if the spiritual energy there was sparse, the sea monsters would still take it over if they found it. The ultimate fate of the people in that entire realm would be no different from those in the fallen sea areas. For the sea monsters, the vast sea was a resource, and the humans they kept captive were also considered a form of resource. As long as it was a resource, they naturally wanted to take it all. They wouldn¡¯t easily give up. There was a natural conflict between humans and sea monsters. Unless the people of the Thousand Feathers Alliance were willing to submit and completely withdraw from this vast sea area, the sea monsters might have stopped at that point. And that depended on whether there were still several Mountain and Sea Realm existences within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Chen Fei¡¯s aura began to decline, descending from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the Body Tempering realm, then dissipated completely. Chen Fei took out the Concealment Bell, covering his figure, and descended into the sea, heading towards the Minghu Sea Domain. This Concealment Bell, from the Thousand Yard sect, Chen Fei had discovered quite a few uses for it after obtaining it. Combined with his Slaughter Spirit Technique, even if a third-tier sea monster came close, it would be difficult to detect any abnormalities in the sea. A faint light flickered at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows as he observed his surroundings, his speed showing no signs of slowing down. Although the Minghu Sea Domain had been invaded by sea monsters, the entire sea area was actually very large. The sea monsters couldn¡¯t possibly occupy every inch of it; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to sustain themselves. Compared to when Chen Fei was carrying out missions in Sea Dominion City initially, the density of sea monsters at that time was truly exaggerated. Now dispersed among various sea areas, these sea monsters had nothing to guard, leaving significant gaps for entry and exit. Chen Fei suppressed his own aura and concealed his figure with the Concealment Bell. Under normal circumstances, no sea monster would be able to detect Chen Fei. Maintaining a steady speed and not rushing, Chen Fei spent a day crossing the entire Minghu Sea Domain and entered the Qinguang Sea Domain. Encountering no incidents along the way, and the strongest sea monster Chen Fei encountered had only reached the late stage of the third order. The peak of the third order was only faintly sensed in extremely remote locations, barely noticeable. Clearly, that peak third-tier sea monster was quite distant from Chen Fei. Upon entering the Qinguang Sea Domain, the density of sea monsters between them increased significantly compared to the Minghu Sea Domain, but there were still significant gaps between them. However, as Chen Fei gradually approached Wind Lake City, the number of sea monsters reached a relatively high level, especially the third-tier sea monsters. Chen Fei sensed several of them within Wind Lake City. Chen Fei¡¯s figure slowly emerged from the sea surface, gazing ahead at the dimly lit Wind Lake City. It was nighttime, and if it were in the past, Wind Lake City would not have been as dimly lit as it was now. It seemed dark as if it were about to swallow everyone. At this moment, only at the very center of Wind Lake City was there light, and it was precisely where Chen Fei sensed the aura of the third-tier sea monster. A beam of light emanated from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows, continuously bringing the distant view closer. He saw several towering figures within Wind Lake City. Sea monsters¡¯ forms could actually be transformed into the size of ordinary humans, especially those in the late stage of the third order, which could easily take on the appearance of ordinary humans. Chen Fei had never seen the appearance of sea monsters after transformation because sea monsters only revealed their true forms when their strength was at its peak. Transforming into human-like size had a significant impact on the sea monster¡¯s strength, and sometimes transforming back to their true form required some time. During actual combat, this time could make a big difference. Chen Fei had read in some ancient texts that third-tier sea monsters in non-combat situations would retract their true forms. After retracting their true forms, the excessively thick aura and blood would be suppressed, allowing the sea monster to better perceive and refine its own consciousness. Not only sea monsters but also many other beasts would do the same. Humans and beasts, seemingly two completely different races, actually shared many common problems in cultivation. Humans needed to cultivate their essence, energy, and spirit, and so did beasts. It was just that due to the characteristics of their respective races, humans undoubtedly needed to be more refined in their mental cultivation, while beasts excelled in essence and energy. The control of the mind governed the essence and energy. Excessively powerful essence and energy could affect the growth of a beast¡¯s realm. At that point, they needed to focus on cultivating their minds in reverse. By the fourth-tier, they also cultivated their souls, just like humans. The beam of light at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows slowly dissipated as he put away the Concealment Bell. Floating on the surface of the sea, he drifted slowly towards Wind Lake City along the waves. In the early morning, as a ray of sunlight fell on Wind Lake City, the city, which had been lifeless, regained a bit of vitality. Before the sun rose, almost all the people in Wind Lake City had already started working. There were still thousands of people living in Wind Lake City, but compared to before, the number was undoubtedly pitifully low. These people were now being kept captive by sea monsters, but the sea monsters didn¡¯t care about their food and drink; these people had to fend for themselves. Some people acted as enforcers of the sea monsters¡¯ will, beginning to exploit and oppress others. Chen Fei suppressed his aura to the Body Tempering realm, dressed in ragged clothes, and blended into the crowd. He made his way to the courtyard where Peng Xuming¡¯s relatives had originally lived. The courtyard was not entirely empty, but the residents had changed, no longer Peng Xuming¡¯s relatives. With an unchanged expression, Chen Fei flickered and arrived in the courtyard. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A person was holding a whip, continuously lashing the maids on the ground. Even though the maids had fallen silent, completely unconscious on the ground, the person continued to smirk and whip them, turning the maids into a bloody mess. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he pressed his palm against the man¡¯s head, forcing him onto the ground. ¡°Thud!¡± A muffled sound rang out as blood seeped from the man¡¯s forehead, flowing onto the ground. ¡°I ask, you answer. Understand?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed in Yu Qiwu¡¯s ears. Yu Qiwu trembled, only then realizing the situation and nodding desperately.. Chapter 633 - Chapter 633: The Way of Man Chapter 633: The Way of Man Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Not responding? You¡¯ve got some guts!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself, gripping Yu Qiwu¡¯s forehead tighter and tighter. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Yu Qiwu was taken aback. He had nodded just now, he had nodded vigorously. He hadn¡¯t ignored him at all. Yu Qiwu opened his mouth wide, trying to speak, but his throat made several futile attempts, finding himself unable to utter a single word. Sensing the increasing pressure on his head, a wave of deathly terror swept through his entire body. Yu Qiwu struggled desperately, trying to prove his willingness to cooperate. However, all his strength seemed to be under control, and his so-called struggle was nothing but slight trembling of his body. ¡°Still not speaking? Fine, I¡¯ll help you out!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice exploded in Yu Qiwu¡¯s ears. Yu Qiwu¡¯s cheeks flushed red, moments ago he could nod, but now he couldn¡¯t even manage that. All he could do was slowly perceive the tightening palm on his head. intense pain began to manifest in his head, and this agony only grew stronger, in a daze, Yu Qiwu felt a sense of deja vu about the scene before him. Suddenly, he remembered that just a few days ago, he had killed someone in the same manner. The other party had already begged for mercy, but Yu Qiwu turned a deaf ear, tearing open their flesh and skin, ultimately causing them to die amidst cries of agony. Now, his own flesh hadn¡¯t been torn apart, but his head had completely deformed. !!.. Was this karma? So karma really does exist! in boundless agony, Yu Qiwu felt his vision darken, filled with a sense of unwillingness and a hint of regret, he completely lost all consciousness. Chen Fei stood up, waving his right hand, and Yu Qiwu¡¯s body turned into dust and disappeared. Upon entering the courtyard, Chen Fei immediately employed the Dream Entry Technique on Yu Qiwu. Facing a martial artist who hadn¡¯t even reached the Body Tempering realm, Yu Qiwu had no resistance at all and was thoroughly seen through by Chen Fei. To what extent can the evil in human hearts reach? Perhaps Yu Qiwu¡¯s actions can shed some light on this question. Even though he had been raised by sea monsters, once Yu Qiwu gained some power, he began to intensify his torture of the people in the same city. His inner self had become completely twisted, finding pleasure in tormenting and killing others. Since that was the case, Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind letting him personally experience the same feelings that the people he had killed had experienced at the time. Chen Fei had no intention of being a judge, nor did he seek to champion the weak, but when faced with such situations and having the ability, he didn¡¯t mind intervening. For someone like Yu Qiwu, killing him was almost an inevitable choice for Chen Fei. Glancing at the maid beside him, Chen Fei infused a stream of Vital energy into her, rapidly healing her injuries. After scanning the entire courtyard, he flashed and disappeared on the spot. Yu Qiwu had no idea where the people in the courtyard had gone. Here, he was just a minor character. The courtyard now truly belonged to Tian Daosheng. Within the Wind Lake City, Tian Daosheng was already quite prominent, wielding considerable power. People like Yu Qiwu were merely his lackeys. Chen Fei arrived at Tian Daosheng¡¯s study, where Tian Daosheng was engrossed in writing. Suddenly, he felt darkness closing in. Being naturally cautious, Tian Daosheng immediately sensed something amiss, just as he was about to shout, his body stiffened involuntarily, followed by a momentary blankness in his mind, forgetting everything. A moment later, Tian Daosheng blinked, looking around with a puzzled expression, wondering what he was doing. Glancing down at the words on the desk, Tian Daosheng suddenly remembered his writing. He shook his head involuntarily. How could he have zoned out while writing? Tian Daosheng picked up the brush from the desk and suddenly noticed that his arm was trembling uncontrollably, much to his bewilderment. Tian Daosheng¡¯s eyes revealed a look of incredulity. Despite recent nights of rigorous training, the foundation of a martial artist should not falter like this. What Tian Daosheng didn¡¯t know was that his days were numbered. Before leaving, Chen Fei had infused a powerful force into his body, ensuring Tian Daosheng¡¯s inevitable death within three days. Even if other experts of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were to arrive, they would be unable to save Tian Daosheng. Because fundamentally, Chen Fei had severed Tian Daosheng¡¯s lifeline. Unless someone was willing to administer a healing elixir like the Seven Treasures Soul Returning Pill to Tian Daosheng, which could only extend his life by a month at best, he would still meet his demise. Chen Fei, like any other commoner, traversed through the shadows. Many commoners dared not stand directly in the sunlight, fearing it might attract a beating. And it was the sort of beating that possibly resulted in disability. As for killing, it wasn¡¯t something done lightly. After all, everyone truly belonged to the sea monsters. If too many people died, those who held a bit of power would meet a grim fate as well. The outskirts of Wind Lake City had seen many fields developed specifically for agriculture. The sea monsters kept humans captive but didn¡¯t bother providing them with food. In Wind Lake City, if people wanted to survive, they had to fend for themselves, and these fields were the result of that necessity. Before the sea monsters arrived at the Thousand Feathers Alliance, cities like Wind Lake City would receive daily supplies of food and livestock from more remote towns. But now, those townsfolk had all been consumed by the sea monsters. The towns were now completely deserted. To stay alive, people had no choice but to seek refuge in cities like Wind Lake City, under the protection of these sea monsters. Escaping Wind Lake City meant almost certain death; they wouldn¡¯t get far before being discovered by other sea monsters from within the sea, who would promptly devour them. These smaller sea monsters had no qualms about eating humans. Discover one, eat one¡ªno hesitation whatsoever. Escape meant a one-way ticket to death. Stay, and survival was a mere prolongation of inevitable demise, merely delaying the time of death by a bit. Peng Huaitao, with his emaciated appearance, labored in the fields, but after just a few swings of the hoe, his complexion turned pale, and he staggered, as if he might collapse at any moment. At the Visceral Tempering realm, with a bit of refinement, one could attempt to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm. But that was in the past. Nowadays, Peng Huaitao¡¯s cultivation has been crippled, which has left him with a physique inferior to even an ordinary person¡¯s. Engaging in even a bit of labor becomes challenging for him. However, Peng Huaitao dared not collapse. Outside the fields stood several overseers, ready to beat him if he dared to falter. Already weakened due to his cultivation being crippled, another round of beatings would likely cause him to collapse permanently, unable to ever stand again. Seeing Peng Huaitao¡¯s condition, Peng Shanrong quietly approached to help share the workload. As noon approached, there finally came a moment of rest. Peng Huaitao nearly collapsed under the shade of a tree. Peng Shanrong aimed the water bottle at Peng Huaitao¡¯s mouth, offering him a few sips of water. ¡°Uncle Rong, how long do you think I can survive? After drinking some water, Peng Huaitao caught his breath and looked at Peng Shanrong, his eyes tinged with a sense of desolation. He could barely hold on any longer. ¡°Don¡¯t talk like that. The patriarch will surely find a way to save you,¡± Peng Shanrong said, somewhat excitedly. ¡°HOW can he save me? There¡¯s no way to save me,¡± Peng Huaitao chuckled softly, but there was no humor in his eyes. ¡°There must be a way, there must be,¡± Peng Shanrong¡¯s voice trailed off, becoming melancholic. It had been so long, yet there was still no sign of Peng Xuming. From the initial hopeful anticipation to the eventual complete despair, the Peng family experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. They realized that even the formidable Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were unable to change many things. Now, Peng Shanrong didn¡¯t even know how many members of the Peng family were still alive. Could it be that only he and Peng Huaitao remained? ¡°Let¡¯s eat first. We won¡¯t have time later,¡± Peng Huaitao took out some food from his waist and slowly stuffed it into his mouth. The coarse grains rubbed against his tongue and palate. Months ago, this type of food, not even fit for pigs or dogs, had now become their staple diet. By now, Peng Huaitao had even become accustomed to its taste. It was true that in adversity, people could adapt to many things. After a brief rest, they resumed their labor. The faint flush that had returned to Peng Huaitao¡¯s cheeks disappeared once more, leading one to suspect that he might collapse at any moment. But even as night fell, Peng Huaitao did not collapse. Though his heart was filled with despair, his experiences in cultivating martial arts had ultimately forged his resilience. Until the very end, he would not easily give up. ¡°Another day survived!¡± In the dilapidated house, Peng Huaitao looked up at the sky and murmured to himself. Nowadays, Wind Lake City lacked many things, but there were plenty of houses. Due to the high mortality rate, there were more houses than residents, and thus there was no phenomenon of several people crowding into one house. ¡°Your perseverance is admirable. Your cultivation may be crippled now, but you can recover from it,¡± a voice sounded in Peng Huaitao¡¯s ear. Startled, Peng Huaitao turned his head and saw a figure standing in the room, appearing out of nowhere. ¡°Who are you?¡± Peng Huaitao sat up, looking at Chen Fei. His eyes were filled with both suspicion and hope after hearing the stranger¡¯s words. He hoped for rescue but feared it might be nothing more than wishful thinking, leading to greater disappointment. ¡°Peng Xuming sent me. Come with me,¡± Chen Fei said as he tossed a jade pendant to Peng Huaitao. As Peng Huaitao looked at the patterns on the jade pendant, his body trembled slightly. Finally, someone had come to rescue them! Under the cover of night, Chen Fei led Peng Huaitao, along with his sister Peng Yuelan and Peng Shanrong, out of Wind Lake City. Peng Huaitao and Peng Yuelan were the two individuals designated by Peng Xuming. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Taking either one of them out would allow him to obtain the Heavenly Lingzhi from Peng Xuming. Peng Yuelan was originally of exquisite beauty, but at the moment, there was a long scar on her face, and she emitted a sour odor. However, her eyes still retained a bright gleam. Perhaps because of these circumstances, when Chen Fei found Peng Yuelan, he noticed that despite living at the lowest stratum of society, she seemed devoid of the worries that plagued others. Several tens of miles away, in a courtyard in Wind Lake City. Kou Maojiang looked at the information on the array disk before him, narrowing his eyes slightly. Peng Huaitao and Peng Yuelan had joined forces, along with the old servant Peng Shanrong.. Had a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert finally arrived in Wind Lake City? Chapter 634 - Chapter 634: Earth-Shattering Chapter 634: Earth-Shattering Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Without the help of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, no one dared to leave Wind Lake City, because that meant death, and even the cultivation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was ineffective. In the entire Wind Lake City, there were only a few families who had a reputation in the past, and the Peng family was naturally among them because the old ancestor of the Peng family in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was still alive. With the heritage of the Peng family, they should have moved to other seas before the invasion of sea monsters in the Qinguang Sea Domain. However, at that time, for some unknown reason, Peng Xuming did not show up, and when the Peng family organized manpower to evacuate, the ships were unexpectedly attacked by many unidentified assailants. As a result, the people of the Peng family were forcibly held back in Wind Lake City, unable to leave the Qinguang Sea Domain in time. The Peng family sought help from other major families in Wind Lake City, but in times of crisis, everyone fended for themselves. It was even more apparent that there were enemies intentionally targeting the Peng family. With the old ancestor of the Peng family not showing up, it was possible that his whereabouts were unknown. The conflicts and grudges accumulated in the past life of Wind Lake City had already reached their limit. It was already a kindness not to add insult to injury. Now, having to risk offending those mysterious people and leaving with the people of the Peng family, naturally, no one was willing to do so. ¡°Entering Wind Lake City alone! Selling such information to Lord Hai Ao will surely earn praise!¡± Kou Maojiang¡¯s eyes rolled a few times. He had been paying special attention to Peng Huaitao and the others before, thinking that there might be an opportunity to claim credit. Now it seemed that his hunch was correct. Kou Maojiang looked at the array where the auras of Peng Huaitao and the others disappeared. Without delay, he was about to head to the center of Wind Lake City to report the information to those sea monsters. !!.. ¡°Chi!¡± A faint sound echoed in the courtyard. A flash of sword light passed by, freezing Kou Maojiang in place. His eyes widened in disbelief. The sword light was too fast. By the time Kou Maojiang sensed it, he had already been struck in the forehead by the sword, with no resistance at all. Kou Maojiang¡¯s cultivation in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was as if it were nothing. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in the courtyard, looking at Kou Maojiang before retracting the sword. Kou Maojiang trembled and collapsed onto the ground, instantly turning into powder. Chen Fei¡¯s figure gradually faded, then dissolved into points of light and dispersed. This was a clone of Chen Fei. Chen Fei himself, upon receiving Peng Huaitao and the others, had noticed something peculiar about Peng Huaitao and Peng Yuelan. Using his Heavenly Eye, he had followed the traces and sent his clone to this courtyard. Kou Maojiang had decent strength, being in the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, in front of Chen Fei¡¯s clone, whether it was the late stage or even the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there hadn¡¯t been much of a difference. Several tens of miles away, Chen Fei himself had led Peng Huaitao and the others into the sea, heading towards the Minghu Sea Domain. As they had watched Wind Lake City recede into the distance, Peng Huaitao and the others had seemed somewhat dazed. They hadn¡¯t expected to leave Wind Lake City in their lifetime. Though there had been a glimmer of hope in their hearts, it had been fading with each passing moment. Peng Huaitao and the others had looked at Wind Lake City, then turned to glance at Chen Fei, their eyes filled with gratitude. Regardless of whether Chen Fei had had any dealings with Peng Xuming, the fact that Chen Fei had been taking them away from Wind Lake City had made him their savior. Chen Fei had remained expressionless, observing his surroundings with his Heavenly Eye. In his heart, he had hesitated: should he seize an opportunity to fly directly into the sky and leave the Qinguang Sea Domain from above? Most of these sea monsters stayed in the sea, and although they also observed the sky, as long as the distance was sufficient, it was generally difficult to detect the whereabouts of Chen Fei and the others. Compared to traveling through the sea, flying from the sky would undoubtedly greatly reduce the time needed, but it might slightly increase the chances of being discovered. However, walking with three people through the sea also posed the possibility of encountering other unforeseen events. As Chen Fei pondered over these matters, his brow suddenly furrowed in astonishment as he looked towards the direction of Wind Lake City. At this moment, there were unexpectedly two auras of third-tier sea monsters heading straight towards them. ¡°Have we been discovered?¡± Various scenes flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind from inside Wind Lake City. There shouldn¡¯t have been any possibility of being discovered. So where had things gone wrong? Before Chen Fei could figure it out, the auras of the two sea monsters were already less than thirty miles away from them. Clearly, even though Chen Fei had concealed their auras with the Concealment Bell, the sea monsters had still managed to detect their position. ¡°Elder, what¡¯s happening?¡± Peng Yuelan saw Chen Fei¡¯s unusual expression and asked cautiously. ¡°We¡¯ve been discovered. My clone will lead you away first.¡± A shadow emerged from behind Chen Fei and quickly solidified into form. The clone took the Concealment Bell, flickered, and changed direction slightly, continuing to fly towards the Qinguang Sea Domain with Peng Huaitao and the others. Chen Fei¡¯s main body floated above the sea surface, stopping several tens of meters away from it, gazing ahead. In just a moment, two figures appeared in the distance, their auras directly locking onto Chen Fei, ignoring Peng Huaitao and the others who were further away. It was evident that the two sea monsters were chasing after Chen Fei, not because Peng Huaitao and the others had leaked any auras. Chen Fei remained composed as the two sea monsters approached from a distance. His gaze couldn¡¯t help but shift towards the sea monster on the right. Both sea monsters were at the late stage of the third order and were currently appearing in human form before Chen Fei. However, the sea monster Chen Fei was focusing on had a sharp horn protruding from its head. With just one glance at the horn, one could sense its sharpness. Not only was it extremely sharp, but Chen Fei also sensed a peculiar fluctuation within the horn. ¡°Human, you almost got away!¡± A strange tone emanated from the mouth of the sea monster on the left. Chen Fei turned to look. This sea monster was the one he had initially sensed in Wind Lake City, and it was also the strongest sea monster in the city. On the contrary, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t noticed the unicorn sea monster on the right when he observed yesterday. Now, this unicorn sea monster was not far away. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t seen it with his own eyes, he would almost instinctively have ignored its existence. It was a very peculiar sensation, as if his brain wanted to overlook this sea monster. Yesterday, this unicorn sea monster should not have been in Wind Lake City. Otherwise, even if he wanted to subconsciously ignore it, his Heavenly Eye would have captured its presence. ¡°Very clever concealment technique, but unfortunately, you¡¯ve had the misfortune of encountering me,¡± the unicorn sea monster said, looking at Chen Fei, its head slightly raised. ¡°You¡¯re worthy of knowing my name. I¡¯m called Yan Liu!¡± ¡°Are you a descendant of the Monster King?¡± Chen Fei looked at the unicorn sea monster, his expression suddenly changing. He recalled sensing the aura of three Monster Kings from afar in Sea Dominion City previously, and one of the Monster Kings¡¯ auras bore some resemblance to this unicorn sea monster. The cultivation of demonic beasts sometimes depended on their own efforts, but it often placed more emphasis on their bloodline. Demonic beasts with powerful bloodlines, even if they don¡¯t practice much, can easily reach the second order. If a demonic beast carries the bloodline of a Monster King, depending on the concentration of the bloodline, the stronger ones can even break through directly to the third order and make rapid progress within the third order. Not only do they possess unique advantages in terms of strength and realm, but some demonic beasts with powerful bloodlines also have special talents. Just like the teleportation talent Chen Fei obtained in the Black Divine Domain, it was actually extracted from monstrous beasts. If this unicorn sea monster is indeed a descendant of the Monster King, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising if it possesses some unique talents. Chen Fei being discovered could be attributed to these talents. ¡°You have good insight. I almost hesitate to kill you!¡± Yan Liu surveyed Chen Fei, his gaze filled with disdain. ¡°Relax your mind and let me leave a mark. I can spare your life!¡± ¡°Lord Yan Liu, wouldn¡¯t it be better to just devour him directly?¡± Hai Ao looked at Chen Fei with a greedy expression. It had been a while since they had swallowed a cultivator in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. For creatures like them, cultivators of this level were considered a great nourishment. ¡°Living humans will be more useful!¡± Yan Liu looked at Chen Fei and declared loudly, ¡°I¡¯ve given you a chance. Don¡¯t waste it!¡± As Yan Liu¡¯s words fell, a majestic momentum instantly enveloped the surroundings. Compared to other third-tier late-stage sea monsters, Yan Liu¡¯s aura undoubtedly appeared more ferocious. Beside him, Hai Ao was also at the third-tier late-stage, but compared to Yan Liu, he instantly seemed much weaker. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, Yan Liu¡¯s strength, while not yet at the peak of the third order, was probably not far from it. This was the formidable power possessed by a descendant of the Monster King. Not only were they stronger than their counterparts of the same rank, but they also possessed unique talents that ordinary sea monsters couldn¡¯t match. Chen Fei remained silent. A beam of light radiated from his forehead, scanning the surroundings. The nearest third-tier sea monsters were all fifty miles away. As for within Wind Lake City, the original third-tier late-stage sea monsters were all absent today. It was unclear whether it had anything to do with the arrival of this unicorn sea monster. But regardless of the reason, confirming that there were no other third-tier sea monsters disturbing them here was what mattered! The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand as he stepped forward with his right foot. Underneath his feet, ripples spread, causing slight distortions in the void. Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared in an instant, only to reappear in front of the two sea monsters. The expressions of Yan Liu and Hai Ao instantly darkened. Yan Liu couldn¡¯t help but laugh in anger. A mere mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm human dared to take the initiative to attack them, showing utter ignorance of their power. Even without revealing his true form, Yan Liu launched a fist towards Chen Fei, and the terrifying force emanating from Yan Liu¡¯s fist filled the surroundings. Even though he wasn¡¯t in his true form, the power of Yan Liu, this descendant of the Monster King, was still terrifying. Even a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator would need to be cautious when facing this punch. A momentary lapse in attention would almost inevitably result in injury. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Hai Ao, beside him, stepped back with both feet, his entire body rushing towards Chen Fei. With a burst of sound in the air, Hai Ao¡¯s body began to swell. When it came to killing, Hai Ao preferred to use his true form, as he could directly devour the bodies of humans after killing them. By then, part of the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator¡¯s cultivation base could be converted into his power. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword unsheathed, emitting a long, melodious hum.. Chen Fei¡¯s aura suddenly exploded, shocking the heavens and earth! Chapter 635 - Chapter 635: Monster King Talent Chapter 635: Monster King Talent Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As the Qianyuan Sword thrust forward, Chen Fei directly activated the Four Forbidden Techniques within his body, and his elemental power instantly boiled. With his Combined Apertures at the seventh transformation after condensing the essence of the flower, Chen Fei¡¯s physique advanced further. Apart from becoming stronger, the limit of the Forbidden Techniques he could withstand also increased significantly. Compared to before, now when operating the Four Forbidden Techniques, Chen Fei didn¡¯t even feel any pressure. Obviously, his current physique was already sufficient to cope with such intensity of elemental power eruption. While Chen Fei remained calm and composed, the expressions of Hai Ao and Yan Liu, the two monsters, couldn¡¯t help but change. Especially Hai Ao, who had already rushed in front of Chen Fei, felt the most intense aura emanating from him. Originally thought to be just an ordinary mountain, as they approached, they realized it was a towering peak, and that oppressive feeling instantly hit them. ¡°Roar!¡± Hai Ao roared angrily, and the speed of his transformation into his true form increased. However, no matter how, transforming from human to true form still required some time. This time, in ordinary circumstances, might be inconsequential, but in battle, it could sometimes become a fatal weakness. This was also why back in Sea Dominion City, although there were many late-stage third-tier sea monsters, Chen Fei didn¡¯t see a single sea monster in human form. It was because in such situations where a fight could break out at any moment, maintaining human form was too dangerous. Hai Ao thought Chen Fei was just a minor character in the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and didn¡¯t immediately reveal his true form. Now realizing the mistake, revealing his true form again was somewhat too late. !!.. A robust aura formed behind Hai Ao, taking the shape of a huge sea monster. Hai Ao¡¯s human form was already starting to blur, but Chen Fei¡¯s attack had already arrived in front of him. The sharp sword essence burst out on the blade of the Qianyuan Sword, creating ripples. Hai Ao had no time to do anything else but to swing his half-monsterized arm. ¡°Boom!¡± The waves rolled back, elemental energy shattered, and along with it, Hai Ao¡¯s arm shattered too. Not only the arm, but the terrifying power on the Qianyuan Sword swept Hai Ao¡¯s body all over, flesh and blood bursting, and blood mist instantly dispersed everywhere. ¡°Bang!¡± Hai Ao slammed onto the sea surface, emitting a loud noise. At this moment, Hai Ao¡¯s true form finally revealed itself, but his aura also plummeted. The humanoid body truly wasn¡¯t suitable for combat; both in terms of attack and defense, it remained at a weaker level. In such circumstances, even a late-stage third-tier sea monster couldn¡¯t withstand such damage by directly facing Chen Fei¡¯s sword. The sharp sword essence penetrated Hai Ao¡¯s body recklessly, and Hai Ao couldn¡¯t suppress these sword essences because compared to the damage inflicted by the sword essence, Chen Fei¡¯s absolute strength just now had already shattered its internal organs one by one. The recovery ability of sea monsters was far stronger than that of humans at the same tier, especially at the late-stage third-tier, where the flesh and blood recovery ability was naturally stronger. However, no matter how strong, there was always a limit. And Chen Fei¡¯s attack had already exceeded this limit, completely overwhelming Hai Ao¡¯s physique¡¯s recovery ability. If Hai Ao had faced Chen Fei¡¯s attack in his true form, although he would still be seriously injured, it wouldn¡¯t be to such an exaggerated extent. But in this world, many things didn¡¯t have ¡°ifs¡±. At the moment when Chen Fei¡¯s aura burst open, Yan Liu immediately retreated and unfolded his true form. With the bloodline of a Monster King, not only was the strength stronger than that of monsters at the same tier, but even unfolding the true form, it was almost in the blink of an eye. Compared to Hai Ao, it was undoubtedly much faster. Yan Liu¡¯s true form had eight arms, with one arm gripping a hammer, and its aura had already reached the level close to a top-grade magical treasure. Many monsters also used magical treasures, but more often, they were refined directly from a part of their own bodies. Such magical treasures were connected to their essence, not only easy to command but also able to grow together with them. Some monsters didn¡¯t use magical treasures but instead tempered their entire bodies into one. As for monsters using human magical treasures, there were some, but very few. Because human magical treasures required more delicate mental control, which didn¡¯t fit well with the conditions of monsters. Moreover, among monsters, there were very few skilled craftsmen, determined by the characteristics of their respective races, just like among warriors, very few people would intentionally temper their bodies. It¡¯s not that it couldn¡¯t be done, but sometimes it was more trouble than it was worth. The hammer-like magical treasure in Yan Liu¡¯s hand at the moment was refined from a part of Yan Liu¡¯s body. Even before launching a real attack, its imposing aura seemed to solidify the surrounding space. If this hammer were to be truly swung, it would undoubtedly cause mountains to crumble and the earth to split. Chen Fei glanced at Yan Liu, his figure flickered, and he appeared in front of Hai Ao. The Profound Heavenly Sword revolved, and countless sword essences condensed onto the Qianyuan Sword, which instantly enlarged. Chen Fei slashed towards Hai Ao¡¯s head with one sword. ¡°Lord Yan Liu, save me!¡± Feeling the attack in Chen Fei¡¯s blade, Hai Ao cried out in alarm. It wanted to retreat backward, but the power left in its body from the previous strike hadn¡¯t dissipated yet. As a result, Hai Ao¡¯s monster body was stiff, unable to move freely. Even if it could, it couldn¡¯t avoid Chen Fei¡¯s sword. The previous strike had already made Hai Ao realize the terror of the human before it. Clearly too strong, yet hiding its aura, disguised as an ordinary mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Simply put, shameless! Yan Liu saw Chen Fei trying to finish off Hai Ao, and his eyes widened. If they were not cautious enough with the first strike, falling into this human¡¯s trap. Now that they had revealed their true forms, the fact that the opponent dared to kill Hai Ao in front of him was simply not putting him in their eyes at all. The horn on Yan Liu¡¯s head was undoubtedly larger than when he was in human form, and the power contained within it seemed to blind anyone who looked at it. Now, with Yan Liu¡¯s power erupting, a force swept out from the horn, and within a mile radius, it suddenly became quiet. The raging waves, water vapor, and the lingering blood mist all froze in place, motionless. Even the turbulent elemental energy, while still circulating, became calm in an instant. Chen Fei¡¯s body was like amber, frozen in mid-air, while Hai Ao remained unaffected. Just as it was about to flee to the rear, it caught sight of Chen Fei¡¯s current situation. This was the innate talent of the Monster King¡¯s bloodline. Not only could it sense anomalies in the surroundings, but it could also fix anything within a certain range. Whether it was a person or an object, none could escape the seal of this ability. Why did Hai Ao address Yan Liu as Lord? Apart from Yan Liu being a Monster King, it was also because Hai Ao understood the enormous power gap between itself and Yan Liu. This kind of gap was impossible to resist among peers; only those who surpassed by one tier, that is, at the peak of the third tier, would have the courage to face Yan Liu. ¡°Kill it!¡± Yan Liu¡¯s voice resounded within this domain, its tone as majestic as a divine decree, leaving no room for resistance. Revealing its true form allowed Yan Liu¡¯s innate power to be fully unleashed. Hai Ao hesitated for a moment, then a cruel glint flashed in its eyes. Instead of retreating, it rushed towards Chen Fei. It aimed to seize the opportunity while Chen Fei was sealed, to crush him instantly and then devour him. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, faintly echoing the roar of a dragon and elephant in the surroundings. Initially very low, the roar suddenly resounded through the heavens and earth in an instant. Five Forbidden Techniques! The seal on Chen Fei began to tremble violently. The next moment, Chen Fei suddenly clasped the void at both ends with his hands, and the violent power extended from his fingertips to the surroundings in an instant. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire domain vibrated, and the seal on Chen Fei¡¯s body was instantly torn apart by his arms. Chen Fei took a step forward and arrived in front of Hai Ao. Hai Ao¡¯s eyes widened instantly. The seal was torn apart? The innate talent of Lord Yan Liu, torn apart by a peer human martial artist directly? What was this? Was this the power a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist should have? Countless questions flashed through Hai Ao¡¯s mind. At this moment, it was already too late for Hai Ao to do anything else. With its heavily injured body, it was impossible to harm the human in front of it. Just moments ago, Hai Ao could have taken advantage of the opponent¡¯s vulnerability while being sealed, but now it had to consider how not to be torn apart by the opponent. Hai Ao tightened its entire body, all its tentacles blocking in front of it. Hai Ao hadn¡¯t specifically tempered its magical treasure but focused more on itself. At this moment, it concentrated on defense, exuding an aura as unyielding as an impregnable fortress. Hai Ao didn¡¯t ask for anything else; now it only sought to preserve its life. Afterwards, it would retreat far away, letting Yan Liu deal with this human. Hai Ao was already afraid of this completely unreasonable human. The violent elemental power generated by the Five Forbidden Techniques circulated recklessly within Chen Fei¡¯s body, imposing immense pressure on both his Combined Aperture and physique. However, Chen Fei forcefully restrained this power. Only the power he could control truly belonged to him. This had always been Chen Fei¡¯s steadfast belief, and he had always acted accordingly. The Qianyuan Sword thrust forward, its blade bursting through the air, forming a larger edge. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of metal clashed incessantly. Hai Ao¡¯s body trembled slightly, somewhat dazed as it looked down at its own body. There was a huge wound piercing through its monster body from front to back. Not only its monster body but also the tentacles previously blocking in front of it were all severed at this moment. Hai Ao had thought it could perhaps salvage its life by luck, but now it realized that the opportunity was something the human on the other side simply didn¡¯t intend to give it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If Hai Ao had chosen to flee when Yan Liu¡¯s domain first descended, then perhaps it could have survived. But unfortunately, Hai Ao chose to trust Yan Liu, only to find out that this chance, the human on the other side didn¡¯t want to give it at all. Although Hai Ao had reached the late stage of the third tier, even aspired to become a Monster King, it didn¡¯t die during the attack on Sea Dominion City. Yet here, it was killed by a human! Chen Fei withdrew his sword, and Hai Ao¡¯s monster body trembled. Then, it was completely torn apart by the sword essence. The monster core fell into Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, while the essence of blood and flesh entered the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei turned around, looking at Yan Liu. Yan Liu had been staring at Chen Fei tightly, his eyes filled with dread.. Chapter 636 - Chapter 636: Heaven and Earth Chapter 636: Heaven and Earth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation For the first time, Yan Liu felt such a threat emanating from a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist. Such a threat, previously, Yan Liu had only sensed from other descendants of Monster Kings. Descendants of Monster Kings were somewhat akin to the direct disciples of martial artists in the Mountain Sea Realm. But when compared directly, the advantages of Monster King descendants were sometimes even greater. Previously, within the Wind Lake City, relying on his innate talent, Yan Liu sensed Chen Fei. At that time, it was with a playful attitude that he sought to capture Chen Fei. After all, in comparison to the mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the disparity was too obvious. Even if a late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist came, Yan Liu was confident he could slay them on the spot. This confidence stemmed from his own bloodline and strength. Yet, the human before his eyes not only concealed his realm, but more importantly, his combat power was so exaggerated that it tore through Yan Liu¡¯s domain seal with brute force. ¡°Who are you?¡± Yan Liu¡¯s voice condensed. Among those direct disciples of the Mountain Sea Realm, there was no figure like Chen Fei. ¡°Just a nameless pawn,¡± Chen Fei lightly chuckled, his figure flowing like a gentle breeze as he appeared before Yan Liu, thrusting his sword forward. With the roar of the dragon and the empowerment of the five forbidden techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s sword seemed especially terrifying. Even Hai Ao at the late third-tier were slain on the spot by a single sword. Naturally, Yan Liu understood the extent of Chen Fei¡¯s power. !!.. However, when facing Chen Fei¡¯s sword head-on, Yan Liu realized that his estimation was still too low. The human before him wielded his power with such mastery that without confronting it directly, Yan Liu couldn¡¯t truly comprehend the might of this sword. Once again, a gleam of light emanated from Yan Liu¡¯s horn, and the domain seal reappeared. Within a radius of one li, everything was once again prohibited. Chen Fei¡¯s body hesitated for a moment. Although he immediately broke the seal, that moment of hesitation was still a significant flaw. In battles between strong opponents, unless the gap is too great, sometimes it all comes down to that thin line. The iron hammer in Yan Liu¡¯s hand, carrying the momentum of toppling the heavens, descended upon Chen Fei¡¯s head. Simultaneously, his other seven arms blocked off all the spaces where Chen Fei could evade. There was no time to retreat, no space to temporarily avoid the edge. With this move, Yan Liu displayed all his strength. The talent of this Monster King was utterly unreasonable. If one¡¯s strength was slightly weaker, they wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to resist and would be sealed on the spot, to be killed or tortured depending solely on the opponent¡¯s mood. Even if one could break the seal, their movements and techniques would undoubtedly be affected, turning the situation into a matter of life and death in an instant. ¡°Boom!¡± Where the iron hammer fell, it seemed as though the entire space was compressed. Such power was something few could calmly withstand in the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Especially just after breaking the seal, when one¡¯s strength was at its weakest, the consequences could range from minor injuries to instant death. Yan Liu¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. Under the iron hammer, there was no resistance whatsoever, which was definitely abnormal. Suddenly, Yan Liu s heart froze as a terrifying force surged towards his back. When did someone get behind me? Yan Liu was filled with confusion. He didn¡¯t believe the opponent¡¯s speed was so fast that he couldn¡¯t see it clearly. But just now, Yan Liu indeed didn¡¯t sense when the opponent escaped his attack. A glimmer of light flickered on Yan Liu¡¯s horn as the domain returned. Yan Liu turned his head to look behind, only to find no trace of the human within the domain. Instead, Chen Fei stood a mile away. ¡°What kind of technique is this, your talent?¡± Yan Liu¡¯s brow furrowed. There were so many peculiar things about this human. Did humans have special talents? Yes, they did! But they mostly manifested in their affinity with the elemental forces of nature and their unique mental states. This allowed humans to grow much faster than beasts within the same timeframe. To acquire other special talents, one had to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm and harness special talents through soul power. As a descendant of Monster Kings, Yan Liu was very clear about these matters. Never had he heard of a martial artist in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm possessing talents other than those cultivated through training. Chen Fei remained silent, his brows slightly furrowed as he looked at the domain before him. Just now, Chen Fei had directly used the power of teleportation to evade Yan Liu¡¯s attack. While the seal couldn¡¯t contain Chen Fei, the momentary pause indeed had a significant impact on him. If Chen Fei had forcefully withstood Yan Liu¡¯s attack, severe injury might have been avoided, but some degree of harm would have been inevitable. Repeatedly enduring such attacks would not have been fighting but merely enduring a beating. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s current strength in activating the five forbidden techniques, he still couldn¡¯t completely ignore the seal. Being momentarily paused was already an exaggerated performance in Yan Liu¡¯s eyes. Teleportation could ensure that Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be hit by Yan Liu¡¯s attacks, but if Chen Fei wanted to attack Yan Liu, being unable to break through the seal¡¯s pause would have rendered his efforts futile. The battle seemed to have fallen into a deadlock, with neither side able to overcome the other. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s silence, Yan Liu narrowed his eyes slightly. The denser the domain, the stronger the power. However, with Yan Liu¡¯s current level of control, a radius of one li was already the smallest range. Otherwise, if Yan Liu could further condense the domain, the sealing power would increase exponentially. Yan Liu didn¡¯t believe that the human before him could easily break through if he could shrink the domain. Chen Fei wiped his forehead with his left hand, and a beam of light shot out, hitting the domain. In the black and white field of view, various pieces of information within the domain appeared before Chen Fei. Yan Liu seemed to sense something amiss and retracted the domain directly. Chen Fei glanced at Yan Liu. This talent was truly enviable; not only could it seal others, but its perception was also so keen. However, with just a quick glance, Chen Fei still managed to gather a lot of information about this domain through his divine eye. Talent, sometimes, seemed more like a technique one could acquire without training, its operation always relying on the manipulation of the elemental energy of the heavens and the earth. There was never anything perfect or flawless in the world, and talents were no exception. Dealing with this domain required either overwhelming force, directly annihilating the domain¡¯s influence with absolute power, or finding loopholes within the domain to cleverly break through. With the power of his divine eye now, trying to break through this Monster King¡¯s talent with just a quick glance would be underestimating it too much. While the divine eye had glimpsed some clues, relying solely on these clues was still a long way from breaking through the domain. Yan Liu manipulated the void with a step, closing the distance between himself and Chen Fei. Simply letting Chen Fei go like this was something Yan Liu couldn¡¯t accept. Having killed Hai Ao in its presence, Yan Liu couldn¡¯t reconcile letting this human go without paying a price! Chen Fei held the Qianyuan Sword diagonally, watching Yan Liu approaching. The violent elemental force within him suddenly paused for a moment before surging even more exaggeratedly at an incredible speed. The originally surging elemental energy of heaven and earth boiled even more intensely, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura, against all odds, surged once again. Ripples spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body, his skin starting to turn red as his flesh and bones endured immense pressure. And with the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, such violent elemental power would be unbearable without apertures exceeding the quality of the best Combined ones. The first to shatter would undoubtedly be the Combined Apertures. ¡°Activate the sixth forbidden technique!¡± For the first time in battle, Chen Fei pushed the forbidden techniques to the position of the sixth gate. The pressure at this level was something ordinary people could hardly imagine. Dozens of miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s clone suddenly paused, his stable aura fluctuating abruptly. Peng Huaitao and the other two looked at Chen Fei in astonishment, unsure of what was happening. Due to the clone technique, some of the immense pressure that the original body was enduring due to activating the sixth forbidden technique was now borne by the clone. If it weren¡¯t for the clone technique, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t dare to activate the sixth forbidden technique in battle. It was too risky. If things went wrong, Chen Fei might end up incapacitating himself before dealing with the enemy. If Chen Fei wished to unlock more forbidden techniques in the future, focusing on the clone technique and enhancing the strength of the clone would be a crucial direction. As long as the clone¡¯s strength continued to improve, Chen Fei might even be able to treat activating the sixth forbidden technique as a regular occurrence. As the clone¡¯s aura fluctuated for a while before gradually declining, it indicated that activating the sixth forbidden technique was continuously harming Chen Fei¡¯s own body, and this harm was significant. Yan Liu¡¯s steps towards Chen Fei abruptly halted as he looked at the almost overwhelming aura emanating from Chen Fei. Was this the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? If one were to say that Chen Fei was at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Yan Liu wouldn¡¯t have the slightest doubt! What late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could elevate their aura to such a terrifying level? Yan Liu was familiar with forbidden techniques, and he could tell that Chen Fei had unleashed several of them. But Yan Liu had never heard of a martial artist who could treat forbidden techniques as ordinary techniques and stack them so desperately. Yan Liu paused, but Chen Fei had no intention of stopping. With Chen Fei mastering the power of the six forbidden techniques within him, he stepped back with his right foot. Amidst a booming sound, Chen Fei disappeared from his original position. Within the illusion, Chen Fei appeared before Yan Liu, the turbulent sword energy revolving around the sword blade, then forcibly condensed by Chen Fei and pressed into the sword. The Qianyuan Sword trembled violently, and the majestic sword intent covered all directions, directly piercing Yan Liu¡¯s mind. Yan Liu¡¯s horn flickered as the domain returned. Simultaneously, Yan Liu¡¯s figure rotated, appearing beside Chen Fei, and his eight arms smashed down towards him. The beam of light from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead seemed as if it were about to solidify. Just as the sealing power descended upon Chen Fei, the Qianyuan Sword advanced slightly. Amidst countless veins in the void, it struck a certain node. This node wasn¡¯t a weak point in the domain seal, but it was indeed one of the critical positions. With the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s edge exerting tremendous force, it forcefully pierced through the node of the domain. Before the seal could truly descend upon Chen Fei, it was directly broken by him. Without the slightest pause in his movements, Chen Fei¡¯s figure continued to advance, and the Qianyuan Sword continued its slash towards Yan Liu. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A hint of astonishment flashed in Yan Liu¡¯s eyes, but immediately, he suppressed this surprise. Another gleam of light emerged from his horn, but this one was entirely different from before. Like the difference between a firefly and the full moon, this radiance brought about a terrifying aura that seemed to penetrate the heavens and the earth. The power of a Monster King¡ªthis was the true power of a Monster King. As a descendant of Monster Kings, Yan Liu naturally possessed a trace of the power of the Monster King. It was almost inevitable. With this power unleashed, the elemental energy around surged instantly- cornered, Yan Liu made his final move! Chapter 637 - Chapter 637: Monster King Arrives Chapter 637: Monster King Arrives Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Yan Liu looked at Chen Fei with a cruel expression, ¡°No matter how strong you are, what can you do? In the face of the power of the Monster King, all beneath the Monster King are mere ants.¡± Chen Fei struggled to lift his head to look at Yan Liu. His whole body felt as if it were being pressed down by towering mountains, rendering him unable to move not only his body but also his elemental force and consciousness seemed to be in a state of stagnation. Now, although Yan Liu was exerting the power of the Monster King, due to his slightly weaker cultivation level, the amount of Monster King¡¯s power he could endure was limited. But there was still a good chance of slaying a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, if he were to directly confront this power of the Monster King, the likelihood of being instantly obliterated was extremely high. Chen Fei had long anticipated that Yan Liu would possess the power of the Monster King, after all, he was a descendant of the Monster King, so this move was almost inevitable. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t choose to flee just now; instead, he opted to face it head-on. A beam of light appeared above Chen Fei¡¯s head, revealing a broken ruler, which was the damaged spiritual treasure he had obtained earlier. This spiritual treasure, though not as powerful as top-grade magic treasures, was slightly stronger than the Qianyuan Sword. However, in some aspects, this broken ruler still retained some of the power of a spiritual treasure. The power of the Monster King, fundamentally, was more of an absolute suppression targeting the consciousness or the soul, which was due to the disparity in ranks. In this power of the Monster King, the actual monster energy contained within was not excessively exaggerated because there was too much of it for Yan Liu himself to bear. Just like Gu Danying back then, what was sealed within the magic treasure was the intent of the sword, not the essence of the sword. !!.. Using the sword intent to suppress the monster energy and consciousness of a peak third-tier turtle demon, putting it completely defenseless, naturally allowed for a single strike to kill. Although the power of the broken ruler was insufficient, as a spiritual treasure, it could still resist some degree of soul suppression. With the dazzling brilliance bursting from the broken ruler, Chen Fei¡¯s motionless body and consciousness loosened slightly. The next moment, Chen Fei disappeared from Yan Liu¡¯s sight, reappearing in a position to his side and rear. The teleportation technique, which Chen Fei had cultivated to perfection, allowed him to continuously teleport in a short period. In terms of the extent to which he had mastered this innate talent, Chen Fei might even have surpassed Yan Liu¡¯s domain sealing. After all, Chen Fei could continually improve through practice, whereas Yan Liu could only enhance his talent by comprehending his own bloodline. Yan Liu sensed Chen Fei breaking free from the restraint of the Monster King¡¯s power, and couldn¡¯t help but be astonished. What kind of human was this, to even possess spiritual treasures! Even though it was a broken and unimaginable spiritual treasure, Chen Fei seized that momentary opportunity. With the Monster King¡¯s power unleashed, Yan Liu had already committed himself, unable to retract it. He could only divert the force of the Monster King¡¯s power from striking forward, causing it to burst midway and then envelop an area within a mile. Although this diminished the power contained within the Monster King¡¯s force, Chen Fei¡¯s sudden departure disrupted his rhythm, leaving Yan Liu with no choice but to resort to this strategy. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze locked onto Yan Liu, and the Heavenly Eye between his eyebrows almost completely shrouded the front. The consciousness in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of knowledge trembled violently. Only the power one can control poses the greatest threat. The Monster King¡¯s power was fundamentally something Yan Liu couldn¡¯t control; at most, he could only barely unleash it. While the Heavenly Eye couldn¡¯t penetrate the domain seal in the short term, at this moment, Chen Fei could discern many flaws in the Monster King¡¯s power. These flaws weren¡¯t due to the Monster King¡¯s power itself, but rather Yan Liu¡¯s inability to wield this power effectively. Thus, it became inevitable that these flaws existed. Other people facing the power of the Monster King had their consciousness, elemental force, and bodies suppressed, unable to even resist, let alone discern any flaws. But due to the obstruction of the broken ruler spiritual treasure, Chen Fei had a momentary gap, and for him, this gap was already more than enough. A stream of sword energy emerged from within the spatial grid, rushing into the broken ruler, breaking through the successive blockades of the Monster King¡¯s power, with Chen Fei closely following behind. Yan Liu turned his head to watch this scene, his eyes involuntarily widening slightly. Although the sword energy within the broken ruler was rapidly depleted due to constant collisions with the Monster King¡¯s power. But Yan Liu had never imagined that a Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist could directly clash head-on with the power of the Monster King without relying on the power of the same level of Mountain Sea realm, and still manage to break through. ¡°Buzz!¡± The sword energy within the broken ruler was exhausted, and the brilliance on the broken ruler dimmed to the extreme. Even the resistance against the suppression of the Monster King¡¯s power on the soul began to falter. However, Chen Fei had already arrived in front of Yan Liu. At this moment, there was nothing blocking between Chen Fei and Yan Liu, and Yan Liu, because he was exerting the power of the Monster King, was completely unable to mobilize the monster energy within his own body. This wasn¡¯t originally considered a flaw because no one had ever thought that the power of the Monster King could be so easily broken through. But today, Chen Fei achieved it. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand took hold of the broken ruler, and the elemental force within his body surged like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting, accompanied by the roaring sound of the dragon and elephant echoing in all directions. Taking a step forward, Chen Fei thrust the broken ruler forward. Yan Liu widened its eyes, wanting to control the surrounding Monster King¡¯s power to besiege Chen Fei, but when it came to the power of the Monster King, Yan Liu could release it but couldn¡¯t retract it, unable to command it as effortlessly as its own monster energy. Yan Liu drove its monster energy madly, disregarding whether doing so would cause any harm to its own body. Right now, all it could think of was blocking Chen Fei¡¯s move. A glimmer of light emerged on Yan Liu¡¯s body, barely blocking the eight arms in front of the broken ruler. But achieving this was already all that Yan Liu could do. Chen Fei remained composed as the broken ruler, like a skilled butcher carving meat, easily bypassed the obstruction of the iron hammer. At the same time, taking advantage of the gap created by Yan Liu¡¯s hastily mobilized monsteric energy, the broken ruler struck Yan Liu¡¯s main body. ¡°Boom!¡± The six forbidden techniques, almost considered Chen Fei¡¯s strongest power at present, all penetrated Yan Liu¡¯s body. And because of the pervasive Monster King¡¯s power surrounding them, all of Chen Fei¡¯s power was suppressed within Yan Liu¡¯s body, turning the surrounding Monster King¡¯s power into a kind of confinement at this moment. Yan Liu¡¯s body trembled violently, its entire aura plummeting in an instant. Its vitality was completely lost under the repeated grinding of the sword energy, leaving it devoid of any vitality. Yan Liu¡¯s mouth quivered slightly as its huge eyes stared at Chen Fei, filled with confusion and bewilderment. Clearly, by exerting the power of the Monster King, it seemed to have hastened its own demise instead. This clashed strongly with its previous understanding. Things shouldn¡¯t have been like this, but now, the reality was that it was truly about to die, powerless to resist. Without exerting the power of the Monster King, it could have fought back and forth, and even if it chose not to confront, Yan Liu felt it could have left without being stopped. But the result now was this! It was somewhat ridiculous, but Yan Liu didn¡¯t know whom to laugh at! ¡°Buzz!¡± With Yan Liu completely devoid of vitality, the surrounding Monster King¡¯s power burst forth as the restraints were lifted. Chen Fei¡¯s figure dissipated, only to reappear several miles away. The broken ruler was dim and lifeless, with occasional flashes of light passing over it. The next time Chen Fei wanted to use the broken ruler to resist the suppression of his soul, he would have to first restore the power of the spiritual treasure slightly with elemental stones. As the forbidden techniques dissipated within Chen Fei¡¯s body, he raised his head and looked into the distance. Yan Liu¡¯s monster form was plummeting downwards, the descendant of the Monster King, meeting his end here. Beneath them, the sea surface had sunk several miles due to the power of the Monster King, while the surrounding seawater continued to rush in, emitting a deafening roar. With just a trace of the power of the Monster King, it possessed such earth-shattering power. One could only imagine the true might of a real Monster King. Chen Fei looked down at the broken ruler in his hand. Although its power was now all but gone, it had still provided immense assistance to Chen Fei, whether in his daily cultivation or in slaying the descendant of the Monster King today. This spiritual treasure had truly played a monumental role. After a moment, Chen Fei stood on the sea surface. With a sweep of his sword, he turned Yan Liu¡¯s body into powder. Two Qiankun Bags appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, along with a massive iron hammer. The iron hammer was crudely crafted, but the power it contained was undiminished. However, it was not suitable for human use. Chen Fei intended to sell it, but the difficulty was immense. The Qianyuan Sword touched the iron hammer, and a majestic spiritual essence was drawn out and poured into the Qianyuan Sword. In just a moment, the iron hammer lost its luster and turned into powder. As for the two Qiankun Bags, although they were originally used by monster beasts, human treasures were difficult for them to utilize. However, Qiankun Bags like these were extremely practical for storing items. Especially for late-stage third-tier monster beasts, swallowing everything into their stomachs seemed somewhat unsightly. Chen Fei didn¡¯t examine the contents of the Qiankun Bags in detail. He simply took out the items with abundant elemental energy and threw them into the pill furnace, then placed the furnace into the spatial grid. As for the two Qiankun Bags, Chen Fei directly tore them open. With a swing of his right hand, he severed all the surrounding auras. Chen Fei¡¯s figure dissipated, and he directly teleported thirty miles away. With another teleportation, he caught up with Peng Huaitao and the others. At this moment, the aura of Chen Fei¡¯s clone had dropped back to the Aperture Tempering realm. Although he had only used the six forbidden techniques for a short time, the damage to his body was immense. Under the pressure of the body technique, the clone naturally bore tremendous pressure. If Chen Fei had waited a moment longer, the clone might have disappeared altogether. Chen Fei recalled his clone and looked up at Peng Huaitao and the others. The three of them subconsciously met Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. A hint of confusion appeared in their eyes, but it quickly disappeared. Chen Fei used the Dream Entry Technique to erase some of the images the three had just seen. Then, he grabbed them and flew away at an extremely fast speed. At this moment, there was no time to worry about whether they would be discovered by other sea monsters. Getting away from here as quickly as possible was the most important thing. Thousands of miles away, a figure was originally seated cross-legged. Suddenly, its eyes snapped open, and a terrifying aura descended, silently disintegrating the surrounding stone walls. This person¡¯s pupils were tinged with a hint of gold, with a very obvious difference from humans. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Yan Xie, what has happened?¡± Another tall figure appeared silently in the cave. ¡°My offspring has died!¡± Yan Xie left these words behind, took a step, and disappeared into the cave. Several dozen miles outside Wind Lake City, several third-tier sea monsters floated in the air, looking around with confusion. Several hours ago, they had sensed something unusual from afar, but when they arrived here, they found nothing. Suddenly, a figure appeared in the sky, and all the sea monsters felt their bodies stiffen, involuntarily falling to the sea surface.. Chapter 638 - Chapter 638: Paper Figurine Bows Chapter 638: Paper Figurine Bows Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The sea monsters were shocked to their cores, exchanging a glance of disbelief. Only the Monster King could have such power to subdue them like this. But how could the Monster King suddenly appear here? Was the disturbance earlier related to the Monster King? Various thoughts swirled in the minds of all the sea monsters, yet none dared to lift their heads to catch a glimpse of the Monster King¡¯s countenance. They merely kept their heads bowed as low as possible. Yan Xie lowered his gaze to survey the area below. The aura of Yan Liu had dissipated here, and at this moment, any trace of Yan Liu¡¯s presence had been erased. Within a radius of ten miles, everything, be it the waves or the sea monsters, suddenly seemed to freeze. Time in this place appeared to lose its meaning. Within his domain, Yan Xie attempted to detect any signs of Yan Liu or other anomalies, but found none. Yan Xie could discern the traces of the aura forcibly erased from the void, but to restore these traces, even with the power of the Monster King, was currently impossible. Destruction always proved easier than construction. Restoring something damaged was inherently difficult, especially when it concerned something as ephemeral as an aura. Yan Xie vanished, and the stagnant space around returned to normal in an instant. All the sea monsters immediately fled in disarray, no longer daring to delay even for a moment. Yan Xie reappeared beneath the sea, holding two damaged Qiankun Bags in his hands. However, only the auras of Hai Ao and Yan Liu lingered on them, while the third aura was absent. !!.. Yan Xie extended his fingers, touching one of the Qiankun Bags. A ripple spread out from the bag, surging into the surroundings. With his eyes closed, Yan Xie sensed where the contents of the bag had gone. Once he located their whereabouts, Yan Xie naturally had a method to track them. Compared to the various marvelous techniques of humans, demonic beasts undoubtedly had fewer tricks up their sleeves. But fewer didn¡¯t mean none. Sea monsters might be inferior to humans in controlling their minds and souls, but that didn¡¯t mean they couldn¡¯t control them at all. They would deliberately create certain secret methods that they needed. After a moment, Yan Xie opened his eyes, and for the first time, a hint of surprise flickered in his gaze. Even though Yan Liu had been killed, Yan Xie¡¯s state of mind remained relatively calm. It was just that Yan Liu was his descendant, and now that he was killed, Yan Xie would make sure the other party paid the price no matter what. However, since arriving at this place, where the aura couldn¡¯t be extracted, and the contents of the bag of holding couldn¡¯t be traced, the opponent¡¯s methods were extremely mysterious. So mysterious that even Yan Xie, as the Monster King, currently had no good way to continue tracking them. Yan Xie extended his right hand, and a drop of demon blood oozed out. Ripples emanated from the demon blood, causing a peculiar rhythm to pulsate from within it. Yan Xie waited, and suddenly, some powder drifted over from a distance. This powder gathered in front of Yan Xie, gradually coalescing into the shape of a hammer, precisely Yan Liu¡¯s signature weapon. Yan Xie¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. It hadn¡¯t occurred to him that the opponent would directly extract the spiritual essence and destroy this weapon. Now, the method of tracking Yan Liu¡¯s signature weapon was rendered useless. Yan Xie vanished, reappearing once again at the location where Yan Liu had been slain. He reached out and touched his forehead, causing a slight tremor in the depths of his soul. Only by reaching the level of a Monster King or the Mountain Sea Realm could one cultivate the soul and wield the power of the soul to control all the forces around them. Yan Xie opened his eyes, his pupils now transformed into pure gold. Looking around, numerous shadows overlapped in various places. His gaze swept over several of these shadows. These were imprints of souls in the void, somewhat similar to auras but undeniably more mysterious. The shadow Yan Xie was currently fixated on was evidently different from the other soul imprints because it belonged to a human soul, and the person who killed Yan Liu, their descendant, was within it. Yan Xie discarded all the other sea monsters¡¯ soul imprints, leaving only one human soul imprint in the void, along with the imprints of Yan Liu and Hai Ao. The human soul imprint wasn¡¯t entirely black; it was beginning to emit a faint glow, indicating that the human soul before him was already growing. Those who exhibited such characteristics were almost always peak cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm because they had achieved the Three Flowers Gathering Peak, and the essence of heaven and earth had begun to passively nourish their souls. Below the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one didn¡¯t even have the right to touch their own soul, unless they practiced special soul techniques. But in the heart of the Boundless Sea, Yan Xie had rarely heard of any human prodigy who could successfully cultivate soul techniques at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Yan Xie watched the human¡¯s battle with Yan Liu and Hai Ao. Because he could only see the soul imprints, even with Yan Xie¡¯s power, he could only glimpse some scenes. He couldn¡¯t fully comprehend the specific events that had occurred. After a moment, the light in Yan Xie¡¯s eyes faded, and he turned to look in the direction of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Although he could see the imprints of souls, Yan Xie couldn¡¯t track based on this alone. As a Monster King, he had just begun to cultivate his soul. It was akin to a martial artist in the Visceral Tempering realm who had just started to tap into the power of their mind; they were simply incapable of using the power of their mind to track others. This was completely beyond their abilities. In the early stages of being a Monster King, it was the same. When the distance was too great, Yan Xie couldn¡¯t track the human based on their soul. It was beyond his capability. What Yan Xie could do was simply remember the aura of this soul. The next time this human appeared nearby, Yan Xie could recognize them at a glance, and that was all. This was also why Yan Xie only resorted to observing the soul in the end, because observing the soul couldn¡¯t solve the substantive problem. Hundreds of miles away from Wind Lake City, Chen Fei, accompanied by Peng Huaitao and two others, had once again submerged into the sea. After slaying the descendant of the Monster King, Chen Fei didn¡¯t know if the Monster King would intervene, but he had to be prepared for it himself. Facing a peak third-tier sea monster, Chen Fei still had the strength to fight. At worst, he could escape. But facing the power of the Monster King, even if they met, the spiritual treasure, Duan Chi, would be useless. As for teleportation, it could make Chen Fei sense that something was wrong and escape in advance. But now, he could teleport at most a few dozen miles. This distance was insignificant for the Monster King. Chen Fei could force consecutive teleportations, but it would be difficult to continue afterward. It was almost inevitable that the Monster King would catch up. Fortunately, after escaping hundreds of miles away, nothing unusual happened. Clearly, Chen Fei had covered his tracks quite well. Even with the power of the Monster King, they couldn¡¯t track him down. After all, even a Monster King was not omnipotent. Several hours later, Chen Fei and his companions finally managed to leave the Minghu Sea Domain and entered the Nifeng Sea Domain. This area still belonged to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, which meant they had completely left the territory of the sea monsters. Chen Fei no longer submerged into the sea but soared into the sky, heading towards the direction of the Thousand Feathers City. As long as he handed Peng Huaitao and the others over to Peng Xuming, Chen Fei could obtain the Heavenly Lingzhi. He had already prepared the other spiritual materials needed for the Eighth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and now only lacked the Heavenly Lingzhi. The clone appeared behind Chen Fei, masking the perception of Peng Huaitao and the others. At this moment, the clone¡¯s strength had been restored to the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, thanks to the spiritual essence stored in the Qianyuan Sword by Chen Fei. Yan Liu¡¯s spiritual essence was far superior to that of Hai Ao, indicating that as a descendant of the Monster King, Yan Liu¡¯s heritage was indeed much stronger. Unfortunately, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t extract Yan Liu¡¯s innate talent in his domain. This was already beyond Chen Fei¡¯s abilities. Otherwise, if Chen Fei had such an innate talent, even a peak cultivator in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be easily defeated by Chen Fei¡¯s sword, without any possibility of accidents. Unfortunately, Chen Fei didn¡¯t possess the tremendous power of The Black Divine. Although the Black Divine could be deceitful, it had to be acknowledged that his strength was indeed unbelievably formidable, likely surpassing even the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s clone dissipated with the wind, vanishing from the spot and flying towards the direction of the Sea Peak Domain. The clone still needed to remain within the Primordial Sword Sect to prevent any sudden incidents. As for Chen Fei himself, his current task was to return to Thousand Feathers City, condense the Second Flower, and break through to the Eighth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! Peng Yuelan and the others noticed Chen Fei¡¯s change in behavior and couldn¡¯t help feeling slightly excited. Had they finally escaped the control of the sea monsters? They had thought they might perish in Wind Lake City one day, but unexpectedly, there was still a chance of survival. Peng Yuelan and the others exchanged a glance, each seeing the excitement in the others¡¯ eyes. Chen Fei remained composed, continuing to fly with the three of them. After several hours, they were only halfway to Thousand Feathers City. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, his gaze turning to the right front. There, he sensed a strange disturbance. It felt somewhat sinister, with a hint of eeriness. Chen Fei changed direction, slightly altering their trajectory to avoid that location. With three people in tow, Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to risk any other accidents. Drawing an arc, they veered far away from the strange area. However, before they could truly distance themselves, the abnormal disturbance from behind rushed straight towards Chen Fei¡¯s position. Furrowing his brows, Chen Fei formed hand seals, and in the next moment, the speed of Chen Fei and his companions suddenly increased, swiftly leaving the abnormal disturbance behind. Glancing back, Chen Fei saw that the abnormal disturbance was quickly catching up. Under the Heavenly Eye¡¯s gaze, it became apparent that the abnormal disturbance was actually a paper figure, bowing towards Chen Fei. Seeing the paper figure, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed abruptly. Under the Heavenly Eye¡¯s scan, he noticed that within tens of miles, there were over a hundred paper figures. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A nearby city, bustling with activity just moments ago, now stood empty, devoid of any living beings, not even livestock remained. All the paper figures turned towards Chen Fei¡¯s direction, bowing, as an evil aura rippled out. Chen Fei¡¯s expression grew solemn. Countless sword elements appeared around Chen Fei and his companions, converging into a massive sword that enveloped the four of them. Profound Heavenly Escape! Like shooting stars streaking across the sky, Chen Fei and his companions vanished from the sight of the paper figures just as their disturbance reached its peak.. Chapter 639 - Chapter 639: Weird and Cunning Chapter 639: Weird and Cunning Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Hundreds of paper figures stared in the direction where Chen Fei and his companions had disappeared, slowly straightening up. The rouge smeared on their cheeks grew even more vibrant. Hundreds of miles away, the outer layer of the gigantic sword blades around Chen Fei and his companions shattered, causing their speed to suddenly slow down. Peng Huaitao and his companions didn¡¯t know what had happened, but they could see the change in Chen Fei¡¯s expression. Obviously, whatever had just occurred was significant, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t have affected Chen Fei so visibly. However, Peng Huaitao and his companions didn¡¯t inquire further, afraid of disturbing Chen Fei. Chen Fei remained silent, quickly forming hand seals to forcefully gather the shattered sword energy back together. The speed of Profound Heavenly Escape was astonishing, but it also had its limitations. Traveling a hundred miles had already reached its maximum range, which was also why the sword energy had shattered. However, Chen Fei had already cultivated the Profound Heavenly Sword to the Great Completion stage, and his control over sword energy had reached a profound level. Normally, Profound Heavenly Escape would no longer be usable at this point, but Chen Fei relied on his understanding of the Profound Heavenly Sword to forcefully activate it once again. A giant sword blade, just like before, appeared around Chen Fei and his companions. The decreased speed suddenly surged, and the four individuals disappeared into the air. !!.. The peculiar behavior of those paper figures was extremely eerie. If it were just Chen Fei alone, he would have had plenty of ways to avoid them. But now, with Peng Huaitao and his companions added into the mix, Chen Fei¡¯s options became significantly limited. It had been quite a challenge to rescue Peng Huaitao and his companions from the Qinguang Sea. Chen Fei had to kill two third-tier late-stage sea monsters, including a descendant of a Monster King. If they were to be intercepted by these Evil beings within the territory of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, resulting in the death of Peng Huaitao and his companions, it would be a huge loss. A hundred li away, the sword energy of Profound Heavenly Escape shattered once again, and Chen Fei continued to forcefully gather it. After repeating this process three times and bypassing the hundreds of miles occupied by those paper figures, Chen Fei finally returned to his normal speed. Several hours later, a massive city loomed in the distance, unmistakably Thousand Feathers City. Chen Fei¡¯s tense expression eased slightly. Although the process of rescuing the people had been troublesome, the outcome was finally positive. Half an hour later, Chen Fei arrived with Peng Huaitao and his companions at the courtyard of Peng Xuming. Before Chen Fei could speak, the courtyard door swung open, revealing Peng Xuming standing behind it. He looked at the three individuals beside Chen Fei with a pleasant surprise in his eyes. Peng Xuming hadn¡¯t expected Chen Fei¡¯s efficiency to be so high. In just a few days, he had already brought the people back. Initially, when Chen Fei accepted the task, Peng Xuming was happy, but he was also filled with worry about whether Chen Fei could truly bring the people back. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t trust Chen Fei, but the situation in the area occupied by sea monsters was extremely complicated. Although the strength of a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was not weak, compared to sea monsters, there was still a significant gap. Unless one had the power of the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Monster King didn¡¯t intervene, the likelihood of successfully bringing people back would be quite high. However, although the Heavenly Lingzhi was extraordinary, it wasn¡¯t to the extent that it would compel someone at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to risk their life to rescue others. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, those at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were all top powers or direct disciples of the Mountain Sea Realm. If they wanted Heavenly Lingzhi, they had their own means and wouldn¡¯t need to approach Peng Xuming. Peng Huaitao and his companions, upon seeing Peng Xuming, also appeared extremely excited. After enduring countless hardships, they had finally escaped danger. Now, in Thousand Feathers City, it was undoubtedly the safest place within the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei and Peng Xuming appeared in the task hall, and Chen Fei received two jade boxes. Chen Fei opened one corner of the jade box and looked at the Heavenly Lingzhi inside, a smile unconsciously spreading across his face. ¡°I will remember this for as long as I live. If you ever need my assistance in the future, please don¡¯t hesitate to ask!¡± Peng Xuming said as they left the task hall, bowing respectfully to Chen Fei. On one hand, Peng Xuming genuinely appreciated Chen Fei. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei, all of Peng Xuming¡¯s relatives would have been buried within Wind Lake City. On the other hand, Peng Xuming recognized Chen Fei¡¯s formidable abilities. To easily come and go amidst the sea monsters was a capability that surpassed many in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Forming a relationship with such a person would bring more benefits than drawbacks. ¡°You¡¯re too kind!¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile, returning the gesture. A moment later, Chen Fei returned to his own courtyard. Tong Linyun, upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s return, displayed a look of pleasant surprise. Previously, Chen Fei had said he would be gone for ten days to half a month, but unexpectedly, he had returned after just a few days. Although Tong Linyun knew that with Chen Fei¡¯s strength, ordinary places wouldn¡¯t pose a threat to him, there was still some worry in her heart. Now, seeing Chen Fei safe and sound, that worry naturally dissipated. ¡°When we came to Thousand Feathers City before, didn¡¯t we encounter a evil ship on the way? I heard that recently, in several places within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, these evil ships have appeared again.¡± Tong Linyun said, leaning against Chen Fei affectionately. ¡°Evil ships?¡± Chen Fei recalled the day they encountered the ship with red silk fluttering, then suddenly thought of the paper figures they encountered today. On the evil ship, there were also paper figures, but the ship itself was the evil entity. As for those paper figures, they were merely extensions of its power. However, the individual strength of the paper figures they encountered today was already remarkable, and there were around a hundred of them at the time. When those paper figures bowed, a mental suppression fell upon Chen Fei, but his mental strength was already exceptional, and his spiritual wisdom was not suppressed. Otherwise, if there had been even a slight delay, he would have had to face the bowing of over a hundred paper figures. What would happen when the paper figures bowed was unclear to anyone. ¡°Not only the evil ships, but other evil occurrences are also increasing lately,¡± Tong Linyun turned to Chen Fei, speaking softly. ¡°Haven¡¯t the disciples of the Shadow Abyss Sect been clearing away these anomalies? But recently, it¡¯s rumored that the Shadow Abyss Sect has suffered heavy losses, with many disciples being directly consumed by these anomalies.¡± In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, if you were to ask which faction was the strongest in dealing with anomalies, the Shadow Abyss Sect would probably have claimed to be second, and it was unlikely that any other power would have dared to claim the first position. Over the years, almost half of the anomalies appearing within the Thousand Feathers Alliance had been cleared by the Shadow Abyss Sect. This indicated the effectiveness of the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s techniques in countering anomalies. Chen Fei had possessed remnants of the Shadow Abyss Sect¡¯s inherited techniques, which indeed contained many methods to deal with anomalies. Unexpectedly, after the incident with the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, the Shadow Abyss Sect had suffered losses once again due to anomalies. ¡°Were there any tasks issued within the alliance to clear anomalies?¡± Chen Fei had asked softly. ¡°Yes, there had been an increase in tasks related to clearing anomalies in the task hall, and many people had already gone out to slay them,¡± Tong Linyun had nodded. Among these tasks, many rewards had been tempting to Tong Linyun. Compared to slaying sea monsters in the sea monster group, killing evils, although not easy, had undoubtedly reduced the level of danger. This had also been why so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had been willing to take action. Chen Fei had nodded. Just now in the task hall, he had only been focused on obtaining the Heavenly Lingzhi and hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the tasks issued by the task hall. Now that he had obtained the Heavenly Lingzhi and had condensed the second flower, breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s Eighth Transformation had been no problem. What Chen Fei had needed to consider then had been how to gather the spiritual materials for condensing the third flower. During the previous period, Chen Fei had already been gathering the spiritual materials for the third flower, and he had collected most of them. However, just like the issue faced with the second flower, many of the spiritual materials required for condensing the third flower of the Unfettered Matrix Technique were extremely rare. Gathering them in a short period was not an easy task. It wasn¡¯t that these materials had become extinct; rather, it simply required some time. However, Chen Fei practiced the Unfettered Matrix Technique precisely to save time. If it took several years to collect the materials, Chen Fei might have been able to cultivate the third flower on his own. This wasn¡¯t an empty claim from Chen Fei. Once he successfully reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s Eighth Transformation, breaking through to the ninth stage, condensing the third flower atop his head, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t need more than five years. Furthermore, if he used some other more aggressive methods, this time could be further shortened. Suppressing these thoughts for the time being, Chen Fei decided to focus on condensing the second flower first. Half an hour later, Chen Fei entered the secret chamber, activated all the formations, and then sat down cross-legged. For the second flower, Chen Fei decided to condense the Flower of Spirit. In terms of the three aspects¡ªessence, spirit, and energy¡ªChen Fei¡¯s spirit was the strongest, followed by his mind, and his energy was the weakest. Previously, at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm¡¯s Seventh Transformation, when Chen Fei condensed the Flower of Essence, his essence naturally increased the most, but his spirit and energy also grew significantly along with his realm. Now, choosing the Flower of Spirit for the second flower, the difficulty of the breakthrough naturally would be lower compared to the Flower of Energy, and when he broke through to the Eighth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his energy would also increase. By then, condensing the Flower of Energy would be further facilitated. Chen Fei formed hand seals, closed his eyes slowly, and when he reopened them, he was no longer in the secret chamber. What he saw was a murky grayness, devoid of any vitality. This was the desolate destination of deathly silence. If one were to describe the appearance of hell, this Strange Heart Realm undoubtedly fit the bill. Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately use the Unfettered Matrix Technique technique. Instead, he came to the Strange Heart Realm with the intention of hunting down some third-tier Evils to obtain some Strange Heart Origin. When it came time to condense the Flower of Spirit, if he encountered any obstacles, he could directly use the Three Flowers Technique to extract Strange Heart Origin and incorporate it into the Flower of Spirit. Undoubtedly, the Three Flowers Technique was a huge pit, extracting one¡¯s own essence, spirit, and energy to condense the three flowers, which could be considered self-destructive. However, using it in a different way, extracting a small amount of Strange Heart Origin and integrating it into the Flower of Spirit, wouldn¡¯t pose significant issues and wouldn¡¯t damage Chen Fei¡¯s own foundation. With the Heavenly Eye technique in operation, a beam of light emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, and after glancing around, he flew towards the direction to his left. Within the Strange Heart Realm where Thousand Feathers City was located, there were no Evils in sight. It was unclear whether it was due to the area¡¯s unique positioning or if they had already been forcibly eradicated by the Mountain Sea Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After flying for an indeterminate amount of time, Chen Fei sensed the aura of an Evil. It was at the late third stage. With Chen Fei¡¯s current mental strength, while it wouldn¡¯t be easy to slay it outright, it also wouldn¡¯t pose too much trouble. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s body hesitated slightly as he looked ahead at the Evil. The Evil¡¯s body was twisting continuously, and countless black mists were emanating from it. It was self-damaging its own power. The aura of this Evil was rapidly declining, and in the next moment, it vanished from Chen Fei¡¯s sight.. Chapter 640 - Chapter 640: Breakthrough Chapter 640: Breakthrough Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly as the mysterious Evil didn¡¯t just move elsewhere but vanished directly from Chen Fei¡¯s perception. The third-tier Evil¡¯s speed was extremely fast, but no matter how fast it was, it couldn¡¯t escape the perception range of the Heavenly Eye in an instant. The Heavenly Eye originated from Star Gazing Art, and within the realm of Evils, Star Gazing Art was the most acute form of perception. Chen Fei drifted to the side of where the Evil had disappeared, looking at the faint wrinkles left in the void, his brows slightly furrowed. This sensation was much like the Evil piercing through the spatial boundaries of the Strange Heart Realm, directly leaving the realm, similar to how Chen Pel¡¯s consciousness returned to Thousand Feathers City. But Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness could return to Thousand Feathers City because his physical body was there, allowing his consciousness to break through space and return along the faint connection. However, the root of the Evil was in the Strange Heart Realm, so where did it go from here? This was the first time Chen Fei had seen an Evil break through space and leave. ¡°Now that there are so many Evils within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, could it be because of the Strange Heart Realm?¡± Suddenly, a thought emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Was it because of the unbearable living conditions that these Evils descended upon the Thousand Feathers Alliance following the grievances? Or perhaps, there were others who were using some kind of ritual to summon the Evils out of the Strange Heart Realm? !!.. Normally, Evils wouldn¡¯t be able to find their way to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, but if there were grievances guiding them or some kind of ritual, then their arrival would become possible. Chen Fei furrowed his brow tightly. The Strange Heart Realm was boundless, at least from Chen Fei¡¯s current perspective, he couldn¡¯t see its boundaries. Because the Strange Heart Realm was so vast, there were also numerous Evils here. Although most of them were first and second-tier Evils, third-tier Evils were relatively fewer. If these Evils continued to descend upon the Thousand Feathers Alliance endlessly, then the ordinary people of the Thousand Feathers Alliance would have no chance of survival. Not to mention ordinary people, even cultivators below the Aperture Tempering realm would be unable to escape when encountering third-tier Evils. And those more numerous second-tier Evils would mean certain death for those below the Aperture Tempering realm! Chen Fei suddenly felt somewhat fortunate that he had a clone, and the strength of the clone had reached the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Otherwise, if Evils truly descended near the Primordial Sword Sect, relying solely on formations, the Primordial Sword Sect would be unable to withstand slightly stronger Evils. ¡°The current strength of the clone is still weak. I must quickly refine the Three Flowers Shadow Art to enhance its strength further!¡± Having integrated the Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions, there was a chance for the clone¡¯s strength to improve. At the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was already challenging to cope with the increasingly complex situations. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from the spot. The situation in the Strange Heart Realm might already be known to the Thousand Feathers City. Recently, every time Chen Fei visited the Strange Heart Realm, he could detect this Evil. Many people from the Thousand Feathers Alliance entered and exited the Strange Heart Realm, so there was no reason why they wouldn¡¯t have noticed this situation. After a moment, Chen Fei locked onto a late third-tier Evil again. Gray mist pervaded the surroundings, accompanied by a chilling sensation. These mists would directly assail the consciousness. If the strength of the consciousness was insufficient, one might lose all reaction in an instant, then involuntarily walk into the mist, becoming part of it. Within the mist, a dark figure appeared faintly, and with just a simple gaze, the frenzied murmurs in one¡¯s ears would instantly become intense, as if intending to pierce through one¡¯s skull directly. A glint of sword light appeared at Chen Fei¡¯s fingertips. With a slight movement of his right hand forward, hundreds of sword lights appeared in front of him in an instant. Wherever the sword lights passed, the gray mist shattered in an instant. The dark figure within the mist turned to look at Chen Fei. The next moment, it leaped over the sword light and appeared directly in front of Chen Fei. The chilling aura almost filled every corner of the surrounding space. Countless distracting thoughts arose from Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and murmurs of curses echoed in his ears, coming in voices of men, women, old, and young. Chen Fei remained expressionless as a brilliant sword light appeared in front of him. Within the sword light, the sword formations overlapped, sweeping away the surrounding coldness and curses with astonishing sword intent. For Chen Fei now, killing Evils was like a familiar routine. As long as his own consciousness was resilient enough, his techniques could tear through the Evil¡¯s body, making things simple. An hour later, in the courtyard¡¯s secret chamber, Chen Fei opened his eyes, and a piece of Strange Heart Stone flew out from the Qiankun Bag. With a light tap of his right hand, the Heart Refinement Formation formed in an instant. Soon after, several identical Heart Refinement Formations were quickly overlaid onto the formation. The Strange Heart Origin flew out from the spatial grid and entered the Heart Refinement Formation, wisps of black mist drifting out from within. Chen Fei waved his right hand, gathering these black mists into the spatial grid. As the Heart Refinement Formation dissipated, a Broken Ruler appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. The power of the Broken Ruler had not yet recovered, its aura now subdued to the extreme. Surrounded by several formations, there was no need to worry about the leakage of the spiritual treasure¡¯s aura. Ordering the Strange Heart Origin to be collected into the spatial grid, Chen Fei commanded mentally. Immediately, countless black qi overflowed from the Strange Heart Origin within the spatial grid, flowing into another spatial grid. Ever since Chen Fei had used this method to deal with the exchange items in the Black Divine Domain last time, he had been using this method to handle the Strange Heart Origin. Compared to continuously overlaying the Heart Refinement Formation and worrying about whether the formation could clean the Strange Heart Origin completely, this direct filtration by the spatial grid was more efficient and reassuring. In less than a moment, the Strange Heart Origin within the spatial grid had been purified to its purest form. Chen Fei summoned it out and integrated it into his body. A warm feeling emerged in his consciousness, making one feel an urge to fall into a deep sleep. Putting away the spiritual treasure, Chen Fei waved his hand, and more than twenty spiritual materials appeared on the ground, all of which were needed to condense the second flower. Among them, the most precious was undoubtedly the Heavenly Lingzhi, but the value of several other spiritual materials was only slightly weaker than that of the Heavenly Lingzhi. Compared to the cost of condensing the first flower, the consumption of condensing the second flower at this moment was undoubtedly much higher. If it weren¡¯t for the various treasures seized, Chen Fei would have to spend who knows how long to gather these valuable spiritual materials relying solely on his own power. With that time, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t need to practice the Unfettered Matrix Technique, and could just focus on cultivation. As the saying goes, be grateful to those who have harmed you, because they have made you stronger. In his previous life, Chen Fei didn¡¯t understand this saying. Isn¡¯t it repaying evil with kindness? Then how do you repay kindness! In this life, Chen Fei understood. You really have to thank those who have harmed you. Without them, how could Chen Fei have cultivated so quickly? Tens of thousands of medium-grade elemental stones, what an exaggerated number, but Chen Fei owned them! Chen Fei formed hand seals, and the Unfettered Matrix Technique began to operate. More than twenty spiritual materials floated up, and their spiritual essences were extracted, then gradually gathered onto Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Apertures, once again giving him the feeling of carrying a heavy load within his Combined Apertures. Compared to the last time when condensing the Flower of Essence, the sense of burden on Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Apertures this time was even more pronounced. Tremors emanated from the Combined Apertures, triggering a response from the entire body¡¯s elemental energy, causing the flesh to involuntarily tense up. Although the Unfettered Matrix Technique was not a demonic technique, taking shortcuts was indeed not something an ordinary person could do. Without a truly solid foundation, taking shortcuts would only harm oneself in the end. Ripples appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, connecting with the spiritual essence on the Combined Apertures. The divine on the Combined Apertures began to gradually strengthen. Faintly, a new ring appeared on the Combined Apertures. Compared to the previous first ring, this additional ring was undoubtedly much larger. Because of this, the pressure on Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Apertures instantly increased, and the magnitude of the Combined Apertures¡¯s tremors also became greater. A beam of light emitted from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows, displaying all the details of the Combined Apertures clearly in his sea of consciousness. Despite the increased frequency of Combined Apertures tremors and the sensation as if the Combined Apertures were about to collapse, in reality, Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Apertures had no problems whatsoever. Even if the pressure were to increase several times more now, it would still be unable to affect Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Apertures in any way. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimate, the pressure currently borne by the Combined Apertures might already be no less than that experienced by those who followed a conventional cultivation path when condensing the third flower. The rings on the Combined Apertures became increasingly clear, and Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness in the sea of consciousness boiled to the extreme. In a daze, it seemed as if two perspectives appeared in his perception, as if he had gained an extra clone. The spiritual materials in front of him dissipated one by one until even the two Heavenly Lingzhi had turned into nothingness. With the dispersal of all the spiritual materials, the second ring on the Combined Apertures also took shape completely, marking the halfway point in the condensation of the Flower of Spirit. For cultivators in the later stages of Combined Apertures, the most difficult aspect of condensing the third flower is not the formation of the flower itself, but rather how to place the condensed flowers onto the Combined Apertures without damaging it. As the ring gradually descended, the frequency of Combined Apertures tremors increased, and the weight it needed to bear became greater and greater. Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness in the sea of consciousness was also stretched by an invisible force, as if this force wanted to tear Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness apart before giving up. The roar of the Dragon Elephant faintly echoed in the sea of consciousness, resisting this sudden force. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness suddenly trembled, and his entire field of vision suddenly expanded. His perception of the natural elemental energy became even more refined, as if he had peeled away a layer of thin veil in front of him. The secret method of the soul, the Soul Breaking Technique, spontaneously activated, and Chen Fei¡¯s perception of his own soul became clearer. If before it was like scratching the surface, now it was at least like wearing a pair of socks. Although there were still barriers, the progress was very noticeable. In fact, Chen Fei could faintly sense that the speed at which the natural elemental energy nourished his soul had slightly accelerated. Although it was just a slight improvement, almost negligible, over time, it would accumulate into a significant growth. For the soul, any growth would be a tremendous help for future breakthroughs into the Mountain Sea Realm. Even before reaching the peak of Combined Apertures, Chen Fei had already learned an incomplete secret method of the soul. With each breakthrough in realm, it would greatly benefit the future growth of his soul. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Phew!¡± The natural elemental energy in the secret chamber began to surge, madly pouring into Chen Fei¡¯s body. In just a few months before reaching the Seventh Transformation of Combined Apertures, Chen Fei successfully stepped into the Eighth Transformation of Combined Apertures today. This cultivation speed, for the Thousand Feathers Alliance, was unprecedented! Now, Chen Fei stood at the threshold of the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! Chapter 641 - Chapter 641: Against Heaven and Earth Chapter 641: Against Heaven and Earth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The perception of the mind towards its surroundings continued to expand, not only externally, but also in its control over the internal elements and the physique, becoming increasingly refined. In the Mountain Sea Realm, the cultivation of essence, energy, and spirit held equal importance, with none being dispensable while occupying the same position. However, the mind, to some extent, resembled the human brain, controlling all the forces throughout the body. Even during the Body Tempering realm, if one wished to break through to the realm of Aperture Tempering realm, the mind had to pass through the threshold; otherwise, one could not even touch the breakthrough. From the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the mind was the key factor determining how much power one¡¯s martial arts could unleash. The power one could control truly belonged to oneself, and whether one could control it depended crucially on the strength of the mind. At least, this was the case below the Mountain Sea Realm. A sword element appeared at the tip of Chen Fei¡¯s finger, the element splitting into threads. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of threads were formed from a single sword element. These threads wove into a formation, stirring the surrounding elemental energies, and the power of the threads instantly surged. The ability to harness several times the effect of a single unit of internal power was related to the level of comprehension of martial arts, which was naturally intertwined with the strength of the mind. Previously, Chen Fei could also divide a sword element into hundreds of threads, but it was by no means as effortless. !!.. Chen Fei moved his body, reaching the Eighth Transformation of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The increase in elemental power was inevitable, and incidentally, Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength also advanced. Previously, he could already sense that barrier, but now this perception became even more apparent. There was even a faint feeling of almost touching it. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimate, when he condensed the third flower and achieved the Ninth Transformation of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his physique would reach the limit of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If he could break through that barrier, Chen Fei¡¯s physique would officially enter the realm below the Mountain Sea Realm. If not, he would have to wait until he truly broke through to the realm below the Mountain Sea Realm to elevate his physique. ¡°Could a physique from below the Mountain Sea Realm withstand the power of several forbidden techniques? Eight gates?¡± A glint flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes before he closed them again. It wasn¡¯t about consolidation. With Chen Fei¡¯s current foundation, he didn¡¯t need to spend months or even years stabilizing his realm like other martial artists just after breaking through. Chen Fei now focused more on the subtle changes within his body after the breakthrough. Only by truly understanding all the details of oneself could all the power be unleashed in battle. While Chen Fei was in seclusion breaking through, several missions to slay elusive creatures emerged in the Task Hall of Thousand Feathers City. Lately, such missions had been increasing, and the rewards offered by the Task Hall had become more abundant. Many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who came to Thousand Feathers City to study martial arts eagerly took on these missions. Some enticed by the generous rewards while others sought to better comprehend the mysteries of new techniques in combat. In martial arts cultivation, solitary meditation was one approach. For prodigies, even without guidance from others, relying on their own talents could lead to continuous progress. However, for the majority of martial artists without such exceptional talents, seeking guidance from renowned masters or exchanging insights with peers could help them understand the path of martial arts. But in truth, the most beneficial and efficient way for martial artists to gain enlightenment was through combat. Sometimes, the more perilous the battle, the clearer the feedback obtained afterward. From its inception, martial arts had been about changing one¡¯s destiny and challenging the heavens and earth. Martial arts are earned through combat, not conceived through mere contemplation. This was a well-known fact among many martial artists. In the high-pressure environment of Sea Dominion City, many martial artists had experienced rapid advancements in their cultivation. Bottlenecks that had previously seemed insurmountable suddenly loosened, leading to breakthroughs. During times of peace in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, many martial artists would intentionally hunt sea monsters, not only to acquire elemental stones more quickly but also with the intention of honing their martial prowess. Three days later, Chen Fei emerged from his seclusion. Upon seeing Chen Fei, Tong Linyun was about to approach, but her steps suddenly faltered. Chen Fei appeared unchanged, and there was no discernible change in his aura. However, having spent so much time together, Tong Linyun still sensed a subtle difference in Chen Fei. Yet, articulating this change proved difficult for Tong Linyun. At the most basic level, Tong Linyun felt that Chen Fei¡¯s overall demeanor had become even clearer. ¡°Have you made progress in your cultivation again?¡± Tong Linyun walked up to Chen Fei and asked softly. For most people, there would be hardly any significant changes in their cultivation realm without a few years¡¯ time, especially for Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Tong Linyun knew that Chen Fei was already in the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. According to common sense, achieving any progress at this realm typically required several years as the smallest unit. But considering Chen Fei¡¯s extraordinary talent, which defied conventional reasoning, and the fact that he was already in this realm at just over forty years old, with occasional improvements in strength, was it really that strange? ¡°I¡¯ve gained some insights,¡± Chen Fei nodded. Tong Linyun looked at Chen Fei¡¯s smiling face, wondering just how much progress he had made. Curiosity sparked in Tong Linyun¡¯s mind, but she refrained from asking too many questions. Tong Linyun suddenly recalled the incident when Chen Fei¡¯s performance had faltered during their discussion on cultivation issues a while back. Although Chen Fei had bounced back strongly a few days later. But at that time, was it because there had been another breakthrough in his realm, leading to such an anomaly? How much time had passed since then, and he had already made further progress? Chen Fei began to intensify his efforts to gather the spiritual materials needed for the third flower, primarily through small-scale exchange gatherings. He also visited the Task Hall to check for any missions that rewarded the required materials, but unfortunately, after several attempts, Chen Fei had yet to find what he needed. Those spiritual materials might not be more precious than the Heavenly Lingzhi, but just like the issue with the Heavenly Lingzhi, their growth environment requirements were very strict, often appearing only once every few years. In a tea garden. ¡°These spiritual materials you¡¯re looking for are not easy to come by!¡± Chang Yuanyin looked at the information on the jade slip handed over by Chen Fei, his brows slightly furrowed. ¡°They are indeed hard to find, which is why I¡¯m troubling you,¡± Chen Fei picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. Last time, it was through Chang Yuanyin¡¯s introduction that Chen Fei had learned about the Heavenly Lingzhi. Therefore, when Chen Fei couldn¡¯t find what he needed on his own, he naturally thought of Chang Yuanyin. However, to avoid arousing suspicions about the Unfettered Matrix Technique, Chen Fei only mentioned the two most difficult-to-find spiritual materials in the jade slip. These materials could be used in many places and were not exclusive to the Unfettered Matrix Technique. In fact, even if Chang Yuanyin did connect it to the Unfettered Matrix Technique, there wouldn¡¯t be any issues. The Chen Fei currently appearing before Chang Yuanyin was just a false presence, completely unrelated to the true Chen Fei. ¡°The channels I have access to also make it difficult for me to gather all these materials for you,¡± Chang Yuanyin said with a wry smile. If it were other spiritual materials, Chang Yuanyin would dare to guarantee their acquisition, but what Chen Fei needed was too specific, leaving Chang Yuanyin with few options. ¡°Take as much as you can.¡± Chen Fei spoke, taking out a jade box from his sleeve and opening it. A refreshing fragrance instantly filled the air, completely masking the scent of the tea. ¡°Star Spirit Pill?¡± Chang Yuanyin¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he saw the pills in the jade box. These were extremely high-quality spiritual pills, not only beneficial for cultivation advancement but also incredibly effective even for those in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm realm. What was truly rare about the Star Spirit Pill was its ability to enhance martial arts enlightenment, such as sword intent. A strong martial arts enlightenment could directly suppress opponents during combat. Chang Yuanyin hadn¡¯t seen a Star Spirit Pill for many years. Even if they were available, many people would prefer to consume them themselves. Looking at Chen Fei, Chang Yuanyin once again felt curious about Chen Fei¡¯s background. Having so many rare spiritual pills while also searching for such rare spiritual materials. Was he a top-level alchemist? Or was there another reason? ¡°Yes, Star Spirit Pill. I can use these pills to exchange for those spiritual materials.¡± Chen Fei closed the jade box and put it away in his Qiankun Bag. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll let you know as soon as I have any news!¡± Chang Yuanyin nodded. Although the spiritual materials the other party requested were rare, compared to the pills, the Star Spirit Pills were undoubtedly even harder to find. Five days later, Chen Fei left Thousand Feathers City and flew to the underground market city of Bianhu City. Chen Fei exerted all his efforts in flight and arrived in Bianhu City before nightfall. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s last visit, Bianhu City had become even more bustling, with a large number of people coming and going in the city. Chen Fei visited several shops, inquiring about the spiritual materials. ¡°These spiritual materials you¡¯re looking for are quite rare, sir,¡± the shopkeeper looked at Chen Fei. ¡°Is there a way to acquire them? Or do you have any information about these spiritual materials?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve come at the right time. While we don¡¯t have any other spiritual materials, we happened to have someone recently selling Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva. However, the price might be a concern for you,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes brightened. He had come to Bianhu City just to try his luck. After all, this city was the largest underground market in the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, and there might be surprises in store. As a result, he actually found the spiritual materials. Before this shop, Chen Fei had already asked six others, but all of them had shaken their heads. With only four types of spiritual materials left to gather for the condensation of the third flower, if Chen Fei could acquire the Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva, he would be close to reaching the Ninth Transformation of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°What¡¯s the price? We can negotiate,¡± Chen Fei said. ¡°Alright, sir, please wait in the VIP room. I¡¯ll go and fetch the seller,¡± the shopkeeper replied without hesitation. After ushering Chen Fei into the inner room, he immediately arranged for someone to fetch the person selling the items. After waiting for a while, a woman entered the room alongside the shopkeeper. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Exuding an alluring charm with every step, the woman appeared as beautiful as a flower, radiating a unique aura as she moved. ¡°Are you interested in buying Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva?¡± Nie Xinru looked at Chen Fei, her voice as clear as a lark¡¯s song. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m interested. How do you intend to sell these two types of spiritual materials?¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°There are two ways. Would you like to hear both?¡± Nie Xinru¡¯s somewhat pale complexion revealed a faint smile, evoking a sense of pity. ¡°I only want to know the price in elemental stones. I¡¯m not interested in any other way,¡± Chen Fei waved his hand.. Chapter 642 - Chapter 642: The Hand of the Sky Chapter 642: The Hand of the Sky Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Currently, for Chen Fei, any problem solvable with money was not considered a significant issue. Of course, the vast sum of elemental stone was still beyond Chen Fei¡¯s reach at that time, but even considering the value of the Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva, it wouldn¡¯t have fetched that kind of price. They were still merely at the stage of spiritual materials, albeit rare. Observing Nie Xinru¡¯s lone arrival at Bianhu City to sell items, the crucial point lay in her aura. Despite the concealment through magical treasures, Chen Fei still discerned the truth of her unhealed injuries. Combining these two points, many situations had become quite easy to speculate. Hence, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been interested in hearing about any second method; he had preferred to straightforwardly purchase these two spiritual materials with Elemental stone, the most direct approach. Chen Fei¡¯s direct refusal had caused Nie Xinru¡¯s smile to freeze on her face. ¡°If the esteemed guest could have fulfilled the second method, these two spiritual materials could have been directly gifted to you, what harm would that have been?¡± Nie Xinru had murmured softly. ¡°No need,¡± Chen Fei had shaken his head. Nie Xinru couldn¡¯t have helped but retract her smile upon Chen Fei¡¯s response. She hadn¡¯t have expected this person to be so obstinate. If it had been someone else, they would have at least listened to what the second method entailed before making a decision. !!.. Yet this person had simply refused without even wanting to hear it. ¡°Good!¡± Nie Xinru looked at Chen Fei and said, ¡°Since you¡¯ve said so, I won¡¯t insist. The Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva, priced at three thousand medium-grade Elemental stone for both. If you¡¯re willing, we can proceed with the transaction now!¡± ¡°That¡¯s too expensive!¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. Scarcity drives up value; you should understand this principle,¡± Nie Xinru¡¯s lips curved with a hint of smile again. Naturally, the Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva couldn¡¯t sell for three thousand medium-grade Elemental stone. Such a high price, but Nie Xinru wasn¡¯t in a hurry to sell them now. She had brought out these two spiritual materials in Bianhu City more to find someone to help her with a task. Since Chen Fei had just rejected her, Nie Xinru naturally raised the price. Chen Fei glanced at Nie Xinru, his right hand brushing over the Qiankun Bag, a round bead appearing in the palm of his hand. Flowing light circulated within the bead, the surrounding energy of heaven and earth oscillating faintly, reflecting each other with the flowing light inside the bead. Nie Xinru and the shopkeeper both looked at Chen Fei with some confusion, unsure why he suddenly took out a treasure and what he intended to do with it. ¡°This treasure is called the Shadow Concealing Bead,¡± Chen Fei said, pointing at the bead. In an instant, both Chen Fei and his aura disappeared in front of Nie Xinru¡¯s eyes. A glint flashed in Nie Xinru¡¯s eyes, her spiritual perception spreading throughout the room, only able to vaguely sense something different, and this sense of strangeness might have been due to Chen Fei¡¯s sudden disappearance, leading Nie Xinru to jump to conclusions. ¡°This treasure can conceal one¡¯s presence for a quarter of an hour.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice emerged, and once again, his figure reappeared in the room. This was a treasure Chen Fei had obtained by slaying others, with a decent effect, albeit one he had never used before. Compared to the Concealment Bell, the Shadow Concealing Bead¡¯s effect was slightly inferior. This treasure is not bad, but it¡¯s not enough for you to exchange for the Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva.¡± Nie Xinru¡¯s tone softened slightly, no longer as rigid as before. Acquiring this treasure would greatly assist her in her subsequent actions. Chen Fei didn¡¯t respond, continuing to retrieve a jade bottle from his Qiankun Bag and placing it in front of Nie Xinru. ¡°Have you heard of the Azure Mist Dew?¡± Chen Fei asked, looking at Nie Xinru. Nie Xinru furrowed her brow, feeling like she had heard this name somewhere before. Suddenly, Nie Xinru¡¯s complexion changed, subconsciously covering her nose and mouth, but remembering the introduction of the Azure Mist Dew, she awkwardly lowered her hand. The Azure Mist Dew, with its elegant name, was actually a highly toxic substance. It wouldn¡¯t kill a cultivator in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm outright, but if one were careless and poisoned by it, it would induce mental lethargy, greatly affecting one¡¯s strength. ¡°If you intend to exchange these two items for the spiritual materials, then it¡¯s acceptable,¡± Nie Xinru murmured softly. Both the Shadow Concealing Bead and the Azure Mist Dew were highly desirable to Nie Xinru. Recently, in Bianhu City, she had been searching for similar items, but none had met her criteria. ¡°You¡¯ll need to add more money; the Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva aren¡¯t enough,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. The smile at the corner of Nie Xinru¡¯s mouth vanished, the scene unfolding before her mirroring the negotiation just moments ago. The only difference was that the buyer had shifted from Chen Fei to herself. At the thought, Nie Xinru unconsciously clenched her teeth. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei left the shop with the Green Cane Dew and Purple Melody Saliva in hand. Nie Xinru looked at the items in her hand; she should have been happy, but recalling the negotiation just now, she couldn¡¯t muster any joy. From start to finish, the rhythm of the negotiation had been controlled by the other party. Nie Xinru had no resistance whatsoever, and this feeling was simply too terrible. Having circled Bianhu City once again and confirmed that he couldn¡¯t obtain the required spiritual materials, Chen Fei left Bianhu City directly. Flying in the sky, Chen Fei initially intended to return directly to Thousand Feathers City but suddenly remembered that nearby, there was a cave set up by the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, where it intentionally left some clues. It was here initially that Chen Fei confirmed the connection between the Fallen Heaven Pavilion and the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, and the two individuals from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had also been slain by Chen Fei previously. The Evil was drawn out from the Strange Heart Realm, and at that time, the first object of suspicion for Chen Fei was indeed the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the only force with the audacity and capability to orchestrate such a scheme, and to ensure the chaos within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, was the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Chen Fei¡¯s figure shifted as he flew in another direction. Moments later, he concealed himself in the void, observing an island about thirty miles away. Chen Fei activated his Heavenly Eye technique to its utmost, and scenes from the cave on the island faintly appeared before his eyes. ¡°Someone is in the cave, being sacrificed?¡± In his monochromatic vision, Chen Fei could see an altar, accompanied by the eerie and chilling aura characteristic of ghoul activity. Chen Fei furrowed his brow, pondered for a moment, then turned and left. Several hours later, Chen Fei returned to Thousand Feathers City. On the way, he encountered a Third-Tier initial-stage ghoul, which he effortlessly dispatched. Chen Fei specifically notified Chang Yuanyin, omitting mention of a certain spiritual material, to prevent Chang Yuanyin from inadvertently acquiring it when Chen Fei didn¡¯t need it. In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. During this time, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t neglected his daily elemental cultivation or the mastery of various techniques. With the Unfettered Matrix Technique, Chen Fei theoretically no longer needed to focus on cultivating elemental energy. When the time came, he could forcibly condense the third flower. However, it¡¯s always wise to be prepared for all eventualities. If Chen Fei couldn¡¯t acquire the remaining two types of spiritual materials, he could still cultivate elemental energy normally to condense the third flower. By advancing to the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Eighth Transformation early with the Unfettered Matrix Technique, Chen Fei had already saved a considerable amount of time. Even if he couldn¡¯t reach the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Ninth Transformation early in the end, it wouldn¡¯t be entirely unacceptable. In the world, not everything unfolds according to one¡¯s desires. Moreover, due to Chen Fei¡¯s enhanced physical body and heightened mental state, coupled with the complete mastery of the Profound Heavenly Sword, the amount of Third-Tier spiritual pills he could consume daily had reached an astonishing level. With this speed of accumulating elemental energy, it was something that late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering Realm cultivators didn¡¯t dare to imagine. In addition to a slight increase in elemental energy, Chen Fei¡¯s diligent cultivation of several techniques had also made significant progress. The Three Flowers Shadow Art, integrated with the Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions, was approaching Great Completion. With another month or so of practice, Chen Fei could attempt to condense a true Combined Aperture Tempering for his clone and forcibly extract its essence and spirit to condense another flower for it. By then, although the clone might not have reached the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm, it likely wouldn¡¯t be far off. The greatest achievement was the Teleportation technique. After Chen Fei¡¯s continuous practice, it finally reached Great Completion yesterday. Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation distance soared to sixty miles. Moreover, the interval between each teleportation shortened, and Chen Fei could even forcibly perform consecutive teleports. The drawback was the significant depletion of mental energy, possibly even draining the power of the soul, leading to mental weakness and depletion. The Clone Technique had also reached Great Completion, waiting for the clone¡¯s strength to increase so it could share more damage with the main body. The Unfettered Matrix Technique was also nearing perfection, but unfortunately, there was still no news about the last two types of spiritual materials for the third flower. Half a month later, Chen Fei attended an exchange meeting where someone sold him information about the Strange Mushroom Flower. However, upon investigation, Chen Fei discovered it was just a type of spiritual material similar to the Strange Mushroom Flower. In the secret chamber of the courtyard, Chen Fei closed his eyes to cultivate. Suddenly, the surrounding formations trembled slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and he appeared outside the secret chamber. ¡°The Task Hall is summoning us; let¡¯s go there now,¡± Tong Linyun stood outside the secret chamber, speaking softly. ¡°The Task Hall?¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brow. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei and Tong Linyun appeared in the Task Hall and were ushered into a secluded chamber. An hour later, a group of Combined Aperture Tempering Realm cultivators flew out from Thousand Feathers City, heading southwest. Chen Fei and Tong Linyun were among them. Destroy the Fallen Heaven Pavilion! Upon hearing this mission information, the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm cultivators present exchanged looks. Even though three hours had passed since the information was received, many of them still found it difficult to accept. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion was one of the top ten major forces, and today, it was to be annihilated. This was the first time such a thing had happened in the history of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. All the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm cultivators present had clean backgrounds according to the covert investigations of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Now, they naturally had to contribute to the annihilation of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Not only them but forces like the Tiandao Sect had also dispatched representatives. Just among the peak Combined Aperture Tempering Realm cultivators, there were already six gathered, led by Gu Danying, the personal disciple of Min Yanlu. In less than half an hour, everyone could see the mountain gate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion seemed to have received some advance notice, but they were still a bit late in finding out. At this moment, almost all of their disciples were gathered at the mountain gate. As for the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion within Thousand Feathers City, they had already been captured at the earliest opportunity. At this moment, the array formation at the mountain gate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was fully activated. Just from a distance, the majestic momentum could be felt rippling all around. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion had existed even before the establishment of the Thousand Feathers Alliance and was once the top force in this region. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After so many years of development, even the peak Combined Aperture Tempering Realm cultivators would find it challenging to break through this mountain gate. All the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm cultivators spread out, surrounding the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, and they looked towards Gu Danying, waiting for his command. Gu Danying bowed towards the sky, and suddenly, the entire sky darkened. A gigantic palm appeared and landed on the array formation at the mountain gate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. In the next moment, the palm tightened its grip- Amidst a deafening roar, the array formation of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion shattered instantly.. Chapter 643 - Chapter 643: Another Way Chapter 643: Another Way Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation From the moment they spotted the giant palm to the shattering of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s formation, it all happened in the blink of an eye. In the eyes of those at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the seemingly unshakable formation was nothing more than trivial in the hands of those at the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei looked up at the sky, where a figure could faintly be seen. Judging from the aura of the recent attack, it was likely Master Haiyue. ¡°Everyone, obey my command, attack!¡± With a thunderous roar, Gu Danying led the charge towards the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, followed by the other five peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts around him. The disciples inside the Fallen Heaven Pavilion looked on, their eyes filled with confusion, as the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts rushed towards them. None of them participating in this extermination mission were below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm; they were all at least at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. As one of the top ten forces within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s strength was undeniable. However, no matter how strong they were, they couldn¡¯t withstand the siege of so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, let alone six peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts leading the charge. Moreover, there was even a Mountain Sea Realm powerhouse overseeing things from above. Since the Thousand Feathers Alliance had set their sights on the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, it seemed the fate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had already been sealed. Chen Fei¡¯s speed was neither slow nor fast, maintaining the level expected of an Initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. Ever since he discovered the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was nurturing the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul and their clandestine activities within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei had been filled with puzzlement. Without a Mountain Sea Realm expert, the disruptions caused by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion wouldn¡¯t affect the overall situation of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Perhaps there would be some losses among the warriors of the alliance, and some talented individuals might perish as well. But what difference would it make? Ultimately, the Thousand Feathers Alliance was still under the control of Min Yanlu and the other two. Unless, the disruptions caused by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would bring them significant benefits, prompting them to take such great risks to engage in these activities. Their resistance was feeble, encountering hardly any substantial opposition. Even if Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion emerged, they would quickly find themselves surrounded by several peers. The techniques passed down by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion were undoubtedly extraordinary, and those who could enter the pavilion for cultivation were certainly among the ranks of geniuses. However, outnumbered and facing formidable opponents from other top forces, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion found themselves in a precarious situation. Thus, upon the slightest engagement, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion began to retreat steadily. Within just a few dozen exchanges, they would fall one by one, meeting their demise. The Aperture Tempering realm and Body Tempering realm warriors of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion were frantically fleeing, unable to mount any decent resistance against such overwhelming force. Most of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had little interest in these individuals. If they were seen, they were killed without hesitation; if not, they were allowed to escape. However, even if these warriors below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm managed to escape temporarily, they ultimately couldn¡¯t truly get away. At the outermost perimeter, Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Thousand Feathers Alliance were stationed everywhere, capturing those who slipped through the cracks. When it came to eradicating the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, the Thousand Feathers Alliance had truly made up their minds¡ªno one would be spared! Chen Fei wielded an ordinary low-grade magic treasure, casually launching a few attacks while his gaze lingered on several of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s restrictions. For the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts participating in this extermination, the most valuable assets were the pavilion¡¯s inherited techniques and the various heavenly materials and earthly treasures it harbored. Although many techniques were now available in the Thousand Feathers City, only a few could truly be considered transformative. Those Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts willing to go to the Thousand Feathers City to learn techniques were confident in their abilities and were individuals who hadn¡¯t given up on the pursuit of the martial path. As the oldest sect within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion boasted a vast collection of techniques and a wide range that was well-known. Especially their flagship techniques, which were rumored to surpass the inherited techniques of the other nine top forces in certain aspects. Thus, the allure of the techniques within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts present was immense. As for the heavenly materials and earthly treasures collected by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, it went without saying that their value was simply staggering. Even obtaining a small amount of these treasures would have been a huge gain for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts present. Therefore, when they heard in the Task Hall that the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was to be eradicated, although many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were initially shocked, after the shock subsided, some of them were eager to try their luck. By involving so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts in besieging the Thousand Feathers City, the goal of the Thousand Feathers Alliance was not only to utilize their combined strength but also to make everyone understand the consequences of betraying the alliance. Even a top force like the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would ultimately meet its demise. The various rare items within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would serve as rewards for those who participated in the siege. Whoever managed to obtain them would rightfully own them, as the Thousand Feathers City did not require people to turn in their spoils. However, to prevent everyone from just focusing on plundering the treasures without attacking the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, the Thousand Feathers City had also placed a bounty on the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. As long as they killed a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, they could go to the Task Hall in the Thousand Feathers City and claim the corresponding reward. With this dual approach, in just a moment¡¯s time, more than half of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had already been killed or injured. Chen Fei had some interest in the techniques of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. After all, they were techniques collected by such an ancient force, and there might be many extraordinary skills among them that could benefit him. However, with so many people present, it would be extremely difficult for Chen Fei to obtain what he truly needed. At most, he could exchange with other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts in the Thousand Feathers City afterward. What Chen Fei valued more now was whether he could obtain the remaining two spiritual materials to cultivate the remaining third flower for the Unfettered Matrix Technique within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Compared to techniques, if he could get those two spiritual materials, Chen Fei could directly start breaking through to the Ninth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. By then, with the Three converging flowers, stepping into the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even though there were many formidable experts within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the only ones who could truly threaten Chen Fei would be the Mountain Sea Realm experts high above. Even if there were changes in the situation within the Thousand Feathers Alliance due to upheavals in the Sea Monster¡¯s side, as long as Chen Fei stayed far away from those Monster Kings, he could ensure his safety. Techniques could be exchanged afterward, and spiritual materials could be as well, but spiritual materials were unique. It was difficult to ensure that some people, once they obtained them, wouldn¡¯t directly consume them. Therefore, if given the opportunity, Chen Fei still hoped to obtain them himself. As Chen Fei sent one of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s Initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts flying with a sword strike and was about to turn and fly towards a nearby mountain range, suddenly a violent fluctuation of the surrounding spiritual energy swept over from afar. Chen Fei turned his head to look, his eyes narrowing slightly. In the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, there were unexpectedly three auras of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts at their peak, and one of them even seemed to be stronger than Gu Danying by a few degrees. In the past century, the information publicly revealed by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had always been about a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert at their peak suppressing the sect¡¯s fortune. Compared to other top forces where two peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts occasionally coexisted, the influence of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion undoubtedly appeared weaker. Over the years, despite bearing the title of the oldest force within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, its disciples had increasingly kept a low profile. But unexpectedly, within the sect, there were already three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. However, even if not considering Master Haiyue currently in the sky, just the six peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts besieging them would pose a significant threat. No matter how formidable the hidden strength of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was, faced with such a siege, the final outcome wouldn¡¯t change. Even when the three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion launched a fierce attack just now, they only managed to severely injure Jiang Xiuming from the Tiandao Sect. Jiang Xiuming¡¯s face was dark, but even with his severe injuries, he showed no sign of retreat. He joined the other five in besieging the three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. The techniques of the Tiandao Sect emphasized only advancing, never retreating. Moreover, the more injured they were, the stronger their combat power became. Furthermore, being directly injured to such an extent fueled Jiang Xiuming¡¯s anger, and he wished nothing more than to slaughter all three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Above the sky, Master Haiyue watched expressionlessly. Even with the appearance of three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Master Haiyue¡¯s demeanor remained unchanged. Master Haiyue wouldn¡¯t intervene anymore. If even with so many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, they couldn¡¯t eradicate the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, then the Thousand Feathers Alliance would indeed face problems. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he flew into a nearby mountain range. The conflicts between the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts didn¡¯t concern Chen Fei much. His main goal was still to find those two spiritual materials. Inside this mountain range, several Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were currently attacking a restriction. Master Haiyue shattered the outermost formation of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion with a single palm. However, within the pavilion¡¯s mountain gate, numerous restrictions remained intact. These areas were crucial zones for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Unauthorized access by ordinary disciples would result in severe punishment. Chen Fei glanced at the cultivations of the few individuals present: three Initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts and two Mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Although the restrictions were currently being assaulted by the five individuals and appeared to be on the verge of collapse at any moment, under Chen Fei¡¯s observation, they could still hold for at least another fifteen minutes. The trembling of the restrictions didn¡¯t indicate imminent failure; rather, it was diverting the force of the attacks into the earth and water veins below. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion boasted top-tier formation masters, and peering through the surface, if not for Master Haiyue¡¯s intervention, even with so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts attacking together, breaking through the outer formation would have undoubtedly taken a considerable amount of time. The five individuals glanced at Chen Fei, noticing he was only at the Initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, and paid him no mind. Without approaching, Chen Fei dispersed into the wind, vanishing from the perception of the five individuals. On the other side of the mountain range, Chen Fei¡¯s figure reappeared. He gently touched his forehead with his right hand, and a beam of light shot out, illuminating the restriction. Under the black and white vision, various information about the restriction appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Especially now, as the restriction was under attack, all sorts of hidden mysteries within the restriction were revealed to Chen Fei. ¡°Impressive!¡± Chen Fei murmured softly. His figure flickered, and he appeared deep within the soil layer of the mountain range. Even within the soil layer, there were protective restrictions in place. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With his Heavenly Eye at its peak, Chen Fei slowly pointed his right hand forward. ¡°Hum!¡± The restriction, which had been shaking violently, suddenly faltered slightly. However, it quickly resumed its trembling. Outside the mountain range, the five Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts felt puzzled but continued their assault. Meanwhile, within the soil layer, a gap appeared in the restriction. Chen Fei walked through the gap, and the restriction returned to normal.. Chapter 644 - Chapter 644: Sudden Change Chapter 644: Sudden Change Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation There was an alchemy pavilion in the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. There were more than a dozen such places in the entire Fallen Heaven Pavilion. At that moment, the alchemy pavilion was empty, everyone had already fled long ago. If it hadn¡¯t been for that, the prohibition outside wouldn¡¯t have just resisted for a moment. Chen Fei had wanted to rely on the Heavenly Eye to find the nodes of the prohibition, but it wouldn¡¯t have been so easy. Chen Fei looked around, avoiding the traps left in the dark. If one hadn¡¯t followed the rules and had casually touched things there, not only would the touched objects have been destroyed, but the entire alchemy pavilion would have also turned into a blaze in an instant. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion, upon being discovered by the Thousand Feathers Alliance, probably had already made various plans. Traps set in important places like that, burying people with prohibitions, were everywhere in that alchemy pavilion. To the extent that it had been almost insane. If that alchemy pavilion had been like that, other places probably wouldn¡¯t have been much different. The Heavenly Eye at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s brow flickered slightly, allowing him to bypass the traps and prohibitions one by one. When he saw rare spiritual materials, Chen Fei stopped, broke the prohibitions, and took the spiritual materials. The entire alchemy pavilion wasn¡¯t large, but there were quite a few spiritual materials, many of which had been tempting even for those in the late stages of the ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It was unclear whether these spiritual materials had been left behind by disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion who hadn¡¯t had time to take them or if they had been intentionally placed there as traps. Or perhaps it was believed that even if they were taken away, death would ultimately be inevitable. Regardless of the reason, now all these ownerless items had fallen into Chen Fei¡¯s Qiankun Bag. Approaching nearly a quarter of an hour, the prohibitions throughout the entire alchemy pavilion had begun to dim, and the swaying amplitude had also increased. This was due to the inability to pour forth force; it could only be passively borne by the prohibitions themselves. Chen Fei glanced outside. Looking from the inside out, he could clearly see a trace of joy on the faces of several Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators outside. Obviously, they also knew that the prohibition was about to be lifted. Chen Fei extended his right hand, lightly tapping the void. Several strands of elemental force flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s fingertips and entered the prohibition. The entire prohibition trembled slightly. The dim light suddenly intensified, and what was supposed to be a shattered prohibition unexpectedly regained some strength. The swaying amplitude also decreased significantly. The people outside the prohibition couldn¡¯t help but be startled. What was going on with this prohibition? Wasn¡¯t it about to shatter? Why did it suddenly become sturdy again? Chen Fei withdrew his right hand and continued to break some of the traps within the alchemy pavilion. After a moment, Chen Fei finally collected all the valuable spiritual materials and pills in the alchemy pavilion into his Qiankun Bag. Chen Fei didn¡¯t remove everything; some items were too cumbersome, and some traps were too complex. Although they had some value, it wasn¡¯t worth it for Chen Fei. The alchemy room was just one small part of the vast Fallen Heaven Pavilion. What was more crucial was that Chen Fei hadn¡¯t found the two types of spiritual materials he needed here. Returning to the original entrance, Chen Fei¡¯s right hand swept across, opening a gap in the prohibition. Chen Fei swiftly passed through and disappeared within the alchemy pavilion. In less than half a quarter of an hour, the prohibition outside the entire alchemy pavilion finally shattered. The joy on the faces of the people outside disappeared when they rushed into the alchemy pavilion and saw what remained. Chen Fei didn¡¯t confront those people and instead came out from another location. After that brief period of time, the situation inside the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had changed somewhat. In the central area, the auras of the three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had reached their lowest point. Although they were still struggling to hold on, their defeat was only a matter of time. Even though no one had died yet, it was simply because there was a formation in that area. The three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion relied on that formation to resist the siege from Gu Danying and his group. The battle at the center of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was approaching its end, but in other areas, the fighting was becoming more intense. Just as Chen Fei had speculated earlier, the prohibition in the alchemy pavilion just now was a microcosm of the entire Fallen Heaven Pavilion. In slightly larger areas, powerful prohibitions still existed. Although the power of these prohibitions was far inferior to the formations on the outer layers, the attackers were not Mountain Sea Realm powerhouses but rather Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators like themselves. In some larger prohibitions, numerous Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators besieged them, but there were also Fallen Heaven Pavilion cultivators overseeing the prohibitions. In the end, although these prohibitions would all be broken, it would take time. Relying on the prohibitions as a foothold, the people of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would occasionally cause trouble or even harm to other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion was not a lamb but a tiger. It was just that now, besieged, it appeared so weary and exhausted. If any other top power had come to besiege the Fallen Heaven Pavilion alone, the inevitable outcome would have been a defeat. Chen Fei¡¯s figure slightly elevated, his gaze scanning around. For ordinary alchemy pavilions like the one just now, Chen Fei no longer had the need to enter. Although the items inside were decent, they were just that. If he didn¡¯t seize this opportunity today to obtain those two spiritual materials, it would probably be difficult for Chen Fei to have another chance in the near future. The center of his brow flickered with a faint light, and Chen Fei¡¯s gaze paused slightly, looking towards a mountain peak beside the central area. Within the mountain gate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, there were nearly a hundred peaks, but only nine towering peaks stood high above. These nine peaks not only contained the heritage of various branches of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion but also the inheritance of some special techniques. The mountain peak Chen Fei was currently eyeing had the strongest resonance of spiritual materials in the perception of the Heavenly Eye. It was evident that this peak contained a considerable quantity of spiritual materials. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he flew towards that peak. In just a moment, Chen Fei arrived at the foot of the mountain. By now, there were already over a dozen Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators surrounding it, with the strongest being two in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while the rest were mostly in the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Including Chen Fei, there were only three in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Obviously, those who dared to target this place were extremely confident in themselves. Generally, those in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm wouldn¡¯t have the courage to do so. Not only was there a high concentration of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators around this particular mountain peak, but the same was true for the other eight peaks. They all knew that valuable treasures were hidden inside, although they were unsure of the specifics. Chen Fei¡¯s arrival didn¡¯t elicit any reaction from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators present; after all, those in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm weren¡¯t worth paying attention to. The sword essence condensed in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, then directly slashed at the outer layer of the prohibition. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly as he continuously collected information from within the prohibition. With too many people present at the moment and distributed in various locations, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t afford to make the use of the Heavenly Eye too obvious. Moreover, the prohibition of this mountain peak was connected to the veins and waterways of the entire Fallen Heaven Pavilion. It was impossible for Chen Fei to sneak into the earth layer this time. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry. There were still Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion inside this mountain peak, and their numbers were not small. If Chen Fei really wanted to sneak into the mountain peak in front of him like he did with the alchemy pavilion just now, his early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation would not be able to withstand the siege of those people. And if Chen Fei were to reveal his late Combined Aperture Tempering realm strength and slaughter the entire mountain peak, there wouldn¡¯t be any problem, but the traces left behind would be too obvious. Exposing his strength like this might not be worth it for the sake of the two unknown spiritual materials. In the central area, the aura of the three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion became weaker and weaker. Even though they were separated by several miles, Chen Fei could still clearly sense it. Especially one of the individuals from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, whose aura was not just of severe injury but approaching the brink of death. It was possible that in the next moment, they would die under the siege. However, because of this, the attacks of the three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion became increasingly extreme, as if they wanted to take down a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator with them before dying. As they say, a trapped beast will still fight. Wild animals will counterattack before their death, and humans are no different. Due to the madness of the three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Gu Danying and his six companions were now more focused on defense. After all, whether it was the timing, the location, or the people, everything was currently in their favor. Above the sky, Master Haiyue looked down at the situation below. Suddenly, his brows furrowed, and a piece of jade appeared in his hand. Master Haiyue glanced at the situation below, leaving his Haiyue Cave behind while he himself disappeared. For some unknown reason, the three sea Monster Kings suddenly appeared together and, looking in a certain direction, headed straight for Thousand Feathers City. As Chen Fei was attacking the mountain peak in front of him, his expression shifted slightly. The aura of Master Haiyue disappeared from the sky, but the Haiyue Cave, this spiritual treasure, remained. In less than a moment, the prohibition on the mountain peak in front of Chen Fei finally showed signs of damage, and the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth was suddenly disturbed. Under the gaze of the Heavenly Eye, all movements began to slow down, and amidst the chaotic spiritual energy of heaven and earth, Chen Fei sensed a trace of aura. Heavenly Heart Fruit, Aquatic Spirit Lotus! In order to find these two spiritual materials, Chen Fei had deliberately searched for remnants of both. The remnants couldn¡¯t be used with the Unfettered Matrix Technique method, but remembering their aura posed no problem for Chen Fei. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception at the moment, there were not just one or two of these spiritual materials, but at least five or more of each. There were also other materials like Heavenly Lingzhi and Azure Mist Dew, all present within the mountain peak. However, the aura of these spiritual materials was currently very weak, indicating that they were being destroyed by someone. Nearly twenty Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators rushed down, and Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered. In a spot unseen by anyone, he suddenly disappeared. When he reappeared, he was in a secret chamber, where he saw a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior crazily smashing the surrounding spiritual materials, pills, and elemental stones. The spiritual energy in the entire secret chamber was so dense that it was beyond compare. A sword light flashed across the sky, and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator stiffened, collapsing to the ground. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei arrived at the location of the Heavenly Heart Fruit and Aquatic Spirit Lotus, but the spiritual materials were already shattered beyond recognition. Chen Fei remained expressionless as he took out a jade bottle and collected all the remnants of the two spiritual materials, including the branches and leaves, that permeated the surroundings, sealing them inside the bottle. Under normal circumstances, spiritual materials in such a shattered state would be unusable. However, the quantity of Heavenly Heart Fruits and Aquatic Spirit Lotuses previously stored in this secret chamber was abundant enough. Even if Chen Fei only collected these broken pieces, it would be sufficient for him to use for his breakthrough. In the central area, the madness in the eyes of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s Elder Tan Bingxiu suddenly disappeared. With his hands forming seals, he slammed his palm onto the ground beneath him. The entire veins and waterways of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion suddenly boiled, and countless runes that had just been shattered by the formations seeped out, floating up and enveloping the entire mountain gate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. In an instant, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion plunged into darkness.. Chapter 645 - Chapter 645: Buried Chapter 645: Buried Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Even if Tan Bingxiu¡¯s physical body had died, and even if the other two peak-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners had died as well, this formation would still have been activated after Master Haiyue¡¯s departure, to be executed by other Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Under normal circumstances, practitioners in the Mountain Sea realms would have disdained fighting with those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even if they had faced Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak-stage practitioners, this sentiment would have remained. Master Haiyue was solitary by nature and was even more unwilling to engage in such matters. However, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion could not have left all outcomes to the preferences of their opponents. It would have been preferable if Master Haiyue had not taken action. Even if he had killed all three Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak-stage practitioners from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion before leaving, the formation would still have been activated. Sensing the changes on the periphery of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Gu Danying and the others¡¯ expressions had changed abruptly. They had been about to forcibly kill Tan Bingxiu and the other two, only to find that their figures had already disappeared. Not only Tan Bingxiu, but the surroundings had also undergone drastic changes. In almost the blink of an eye, the world had transformed. In the secret chamber, Chen Fei had just stored away the jade bottle in his hand when he had felt the trembling of the world¡¯s vital energy. Almost instinctively, Chen Fei had activated his innate talent for shifting. However, when Chen Fei appeared outside the secret chamber, he found that the surroundings had already changed drastically. The entire sky was hazy gray, and this was not the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. All the original buildings of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had disappeared without a trace. Not a single one of the numerous Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners could be seen now. Out on the boundless sea, the Haiyue Cave Mansion descended from the sky, instantly shattering the newly risen formation. However, within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, there was now not a soul to be found. Not only the attackers from Thousand Feathers City, but even the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had vanished completely. In all directions around the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners who had been tasked with preventing the disciples from escaping now faced each other in bewilderment. They had not expected such a turn of events in what had seemed like an almost foolproof extermination. Under the hazy night sky, Chen Fei looked up at the blood moon above. The Heavenly Eye on his forehead continued to flicker, revealing that the blood moon was merely a projection, not a physical entity. A strand of sword energy appeared at Chen Fei¡¯s fingertips, but it dissipated rapidly upon manifestation. Not only that, the elemental energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body was rapidly draining away, and attempts to draw in the surrounding vital energy proved futile. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and landed directly in a mountain hollow. In the brief moment of suspension just now, the rate of elemental energy consumption within Chen Fei¡¯s body had increased exponentially. Though he could still perceive the vital energy of the world, Chen Fei found that the vital energy here was much richer than in most places within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. However, no matter how Chen Fei tried to manipulate it, the vital energy remained unmoved, as if it had a will of its own, refusing to obey any commands. The Profound Heavenly Sword spun rapidly within Chen Fei¡¯s body, slightly slowing down the loss of elemental energy that had been occurring. However, it was still difficult to halt the dissipation of elemental energy within his body. Even comprehension of techniques at the Great Completion stage was unable to stop the loss of elemental energy. At this moment, Chen Fei felt like he was in the middle of an ocean, with himself being a drop of ink continuously diluted by the surrounding seawater. Techniques could only slow down this dilution, but they couldn¡¯t completely stop it. ¡°What place is this exactly?¡± Chen Fei looked around, unable to call upon the vital energy of the world, which carried a bone-chilling coldness within it. This coldness felt eerie, much stronger than the usual sense of eeriness. Martial artists could refine and assimilate Evil energies, although it was somewhat troublesome, it was indeed achievable. But now, the vital energy of the world seemed to have turned into stubborn rocks, unmoving. As the elemental energy within his body continued to drain away, the icy sensation spread throughout his body. Below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, in such an environment, it was not certain death, but survival would indeed become extremely difficult. Even for Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, once their bodies lacked elemental energy, their physical strength would weaken gradually. As time passed, the consequences became increasingly unpredictable! Chen Fei formed hand seals with both hands, and his body trembled violently with the intense suction force, drawing all the elemental energy from his surroundings into his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°I can only address the symptoms. After a battle, the elemental energy within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm will also be depleted.¡± Chen Fei lowered his head and sensed the Qiankun Bag. There seemed to be spatial barriers, but the contents within, including elemental energy and spiritual essence, remained intact. Therefore, relying on the elemental stones or pills inside the Qiankun Bag, he could sustain several battles. However, due to the surrounding environment, the elemental stones would likely be rapidly drained once taken out. Even pills would be plundered by the surroundings during internal refinement. The effectiveness of both the elemental stones and pills would probably be only a fraction of their usual potency. ¡°Is this the final secret of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion?¡± Many couldn¡¯t fathom the reason for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s betrayal. Perhaps all the reasons lay within this peculiar space. When Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye scanned the area just now, he didn¡¯t see the boundaries of this space. Clearly, this space encompassed an area of at least a hundred miles, if not larger. ¡°Whew!¡± A sudden chill swept in with the wind, and faintly, it seemed like voices were echoing in Chen Fei¡¯s ears, melancholic yet expressive. Chen Fei turned his head to look behind him, where a red figure flashed by. In this dreary environment, the red attire stood out glaringly. The sky began to rain, starting off small but quickly escalating into a torrential downpour. The chill in the rainwater was even more intense, several times worse than before. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s physique, he felt the cold penetrating to his very marrow. Suddenly, a piece of paper floated past Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Upon closer inspection, it was not just any paper but paper money. And with the appearance of one piece, more and more followed, rainwater mixed with paper, falling around Chen Fei. Not far away, a procession seemed to appear, accompanied by the sound of music and suona. The procession swayed slowly, as if carrying a heavy load, steadily making its way towards Chen Fei. The surrounding chill intensified, permeating not just his bones but his entire being, inside and out, enveloping him constantly. Even his mind began to feel heavy and dull. ¡°Sir, care to accompany me?¡± A soft voice sounded in Chen Fei¡¯s ear. Somehow, a cold hand had rested on Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder, its touch so icy it seemed to freeze the heart. Yet, deep within his subconscious, he found himself tempted to accept the offer. The conflicting tearing sensation threatened to shatter his mind. ¡°Chi!¡± Chen Fei thrust the blade behind him, even though the sword he used at the moment was just a low-grade magical weapon, devoid of elemental energy. But with Chen Fei¡¯s current physical strength, the attack with the sword was still remarkably powerful. It was like a red-hot blade piercing through butter, emitting a smell of burnt flesh. However, there was no sharp cry coming from behind. Chen Fei frowned slightly, looking down at his abdomen, where a large wound had appeared at some point. The wound was messy with flesh and blood, staining the surrounding clothes. Chen Fei felt no pain, only a chilling sensation as if his organs were being frozen. ¡°Sir, care to accompany me?¡± The voice behind him grew softer, but the coldness on the hand resting on his shoulder became even more terrifying. The distant sound of suona became more fervent, and the paper money falling from the sky increased. Feeling drowsy and lethargic in his consciousness, Chen Fei almost succumbed to sleep. With a slight movement of his gaze, Chen Fei disappeared from the spot. Dozens of miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s figure emerged, turning to look at his shoulder. It was now pitch black, but Chen Fei felt no pain, not even a sensation, as if he had lost all feeling. The wound on his abdomen, initially messy with flesh and blood, now began to decay and turn black directly. The surrounding vital energy, resembling stubborn rocks, remained motionless despite Chen Fei¡¯s attempts to call upon it earlier. Now that Chen Fei was injured, the surrounding vital energy suddenly became active, surging towards him. However, these vital energies were not here to heal but to exacerbate Chen Fei¡¯s injuries. Not only did the injuries on his flesh worsen, but Chen Fei could also feel the increasing chaos in his mind as the injuries deteriorated. The vital energy around him seemed poisonous, and any contact with it would result in self-harm. Although Chen Fei¡¯s physique was strong, compared to the immense vital energy, he was undoubtedly much weaker. His Combined Aperturesbegan to tremble, and pure elemental energy flowed out, rushing towards his abdomen. A foul and chilling odor emanated from the flesh and blood. As the elemental energy continued to cleanse, the blackened flesh began to regain its normal color, and the black mark on Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder began to fade away. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s powerful regenerative abilities began to take effect. The abdominal wound gradually healed, then returned to its original state, and there were no abnormalities on his shoulder. If it were in the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei¡¯s previous injury, which had not truly affected his vital organs, would have healed in an instant. But now, in this place, not only was the healing slower, but thirty percent of his elemental energy had also been directly consumed. Chen Fei had originally estimated that the elemental energy within his body could endure a battle. However, upon reassessment, any slightly intense battle would suffice to completely deplete his elemental energy just to maintain his injuries without worsening. While Chen Fei had a considerable quantity of elemental stones and high-grade third-tier pills in his Qiankun Bag, at this rate of consumption, no matter how many elemental stones and pills he had, they would not support him for long. ¡°I must find a way out! Unfortunately, the talent for shifting can only be used to move to unobstructed areas. In this kind of spatial barrier, it¡¯s impossible to forcefully leave, and even shifting into it is prohibited.¡± Chen Fei frowned, scanning the surroundings with his Heavenly Eye. He chose a direction, stepped back with his right foot, and disappeared from the spot. ¡°At this rate, our situation is dire!¡± ¡°We must find the others!¡± In a dense forest, two individuals tread cautiously: an elderly man and a slightly younger one. They had already noticed the anomaly in the vital energy of the world and the dissipation of elemental energy within their bodies. However, compared to Chen Fei, who could draw the elemental energy into his Combined Apertures without further loss, these two individuals undoubtedly lagged behind. Even though the elemental energy had been concentrated into the Combined Apertures at this moment, it was still slowly dissipating. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°There¡¯s a tomb over there!¡± The younger Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner pointed ahead and spoke softly. The old man¡¯s footsteps involuntarily halted for a moment. He didn¡¯t rush forward but instead fixed his gaze on the soil mound ahead. As the old man concentrated his elemental energy into his eyes, the tomb became clearer. In front of the tomb stood a stele with several lines of distorted writing, including the name of the tomb¡¯s owner. Seeing the name, the old man was startled because it was the same as his own! Chapter 646 - Chapter 646: Split Chapter 646: Split Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Back off!¡± The old man muttered under his breath, then quickly stepped back. If it had just been a matter of sharing a name, the old man wouldn¡¯t have reacted like that. Although sharing the same name was occasional, it wasn¡¯t entirely unacceptable. But on the tombstone, besides the name, it also inscribed the date of the deceased¡¯s passing, and that date was today. Having the same name and the anniversary falling on today, this was beyond what could be described as a coincidence. Coupled with the eerie atmosphere of this place, there might have been some trouble brewing. The young Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator didn¡¯t inquire further, promptly following the old man¡¯s retreat until they were several miles away. Nothing unusual had happened, and both of them had breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Wait, hadn¡¯t we been here before?¡± The old man suddenly squinted his eyes, looking around cautiously. The young Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was also startled, gazing around, sensing a familiar sensation. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The old man soared into the sky without hesitation, disregarding the expenditure of elemental energy at that moment. It had been better to leave that place first and then figure things out. The young Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator hurriedly followed suit. ¡°Senior Zhao, your aura¡­¡± The young Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator looked at the old man, his eyes widening slightly. A sense of deathly stillness emanated from the old man, permeating the air with not only his presence but also a smell¡ªa smell of earthiness that was impossible to mask. It was as if someone had shoved dirt directly into their noses. With every breath, they were greeted with a nauseating odor. On the mountain path, a group of five individuals proceeded cautiously, their eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly. At the slightest rustle, they were ready to react. ¡°There¡¯s a tea pavilion ahead. Should we go around or check it out?¡± whispered the person leading the group. The others turned to look and indeed spotted a thatched hut nestled in a mountain hollow. Several tables were set up outside, and faintly, they could see a figure moving inside the hut. ¡°I¡¯ll take a look!¡± one of them said, eyes glinting faintly as he brought the scene of the distant thatched hut closer to his vision. Within this space, due to the inability to manipulate the elemental energy of heaven and earth, the power of many techniques was severely restricted. Even casting a sword aura or flying a short distance would dissipate into nothingness. Despite all being Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, their destructive capabilities here were reduced to that of Body Tempering realm. They could still fly and swiftly escape in critical moments. ¡°There¡¯s someone inside, but there¡¯s something odd about that hut. I can¡¯t see through it,¡± he said, retracting the glint in his eyes and turning to the other four. The five individuals exchanged glances, displaying a hint of hesitation. This space was definitely abnormal. They had already tried various methods, but none seemed to work. The usual means simply couldn¡¯t get them out of here. They had been walking along the mountain path for some time now, all paths seemingly identical, without encountering any sign of artificiality. Finally stumbling upon a thatched hut, if they continued to avoid it without investigating, they might end up empty-handed. After all, their elemental energy was steadily depleting, unable to sustain them for more than a few days. However, rushing in recklessly could lead to danger. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion had dragged them all into this space, indicating its extreme danger. Caught in this dilemma, the five individuals were deeply conflicted. If the elemental energy of heaven and earth were normal, they wouldn¡¯t be in this predicament. But now, with most of their strength drained, their courage had naturally diminished. ¡°Let¡¯s go around. We¡¯ll wait until there are more people before proceeding!¡± the leader hesitated for a moment before speaking in a low voice. The other four pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement, choosing not to insist on advancing further for investigation. The five of them changed direction, heading towards another mountain path. ¡°Chop, chop, chop¡­¡± A strange sound echoed in the ears of one of the individuals in green robes, jolting him awake. He looked up at the others, only to find that the other four were oblivious. ¡°There¡¯s a strange sound in my ear,¡± the man in green robes quickly alerted. ¡°What kind of sound?¡± the person in front turned back and asked. Just as the man in green robes was about to describe the sound in his ear, his eyes suddenly widened. In his sight, the person in front of him was slowly disintegrating, flesh separating into pieces. With each sound in his ear, another chunk of flesh detached from the person in front of him. Yet, oddly enough, the person seemed completely unaware of it. ¡°Run!¡± Without hesitation, the man in green robes shot into the sky, but before he could truly ascend, his body began to disintegrate. Yet, even he himself remained oblivious to it. Chen Fei pushed his Heavenly Eye technique to its limits, ready to shift positions at the first sign of trouble ahead. Luckily, Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm abilities were sufficiently robust to contain the elemental energy within him, so using the Heavenly Eye technique didn¡¯t burden him too much. Relying on the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei continually changed directions, without encountering any more of those eerie occurrences. Gradually, Chen Fei noticed an increasing number of traces of human activity ahead. In this space, it wasn¡¯t just eerie or the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who had been dragged into it previously. There must be people from other realms as well, otherwise, the slightly aged traces couldn¡¯t be explained. Following these traces, Chen Fei continued forward until a city wall appeared before his eyes. ¡°A city?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t determine the composition of this city. Was it an eerie city, or were people living inside? The possibility of it being an Evil city seemed unlikely. Many of the traces outside the city were not caused by anything eerie but rather by human habits. But who controlled this city, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, or someone else? If it was the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Chen Fei entering would be walking straight into a trap. The three Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator-level peak practitioners from before hadn¡¯t died yet. If there were prohibitions inside the city, even with Chen Fei¡¯s innate teleportation ability, he might not be able to escape. Chen Fei didn¡¯t rashly approach but instead began to walk around the city wall, gathering various information. An hour later, he saw someone walking out of the city, and Chen Fei immediately followed. ¡°Who goes there?¡± Yan Wendou heard movement behind him and instantly turned around, spotting Chen Fei. Meeting Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Yan Wendou¡¯s eyes showed confusion. After a moment, Yan Wendou gradually came to his senses, only to realize that there was no one in front of him. Furrowing his brows, Yan Wendou wondered why he was standing here just now. Could it be that he had encountered something eerie? Yan Wendou¡¯s expression changed instantly. While it was rare for anything eerie to appear inside the city and near the city walls, in recent days, there had been reports of Evil occurrences even within the city. Many people had been devoured entirely by these Evil. Yan Wendou dared not stay in place and quickly returned to the direction of the city. Compared to the wilderness, although the city was no longer completely safe, it was undoubtedly much better. A hundred meters away, Chen Fei stood under a tree. Under the Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei roughly understood some information about this city. This city had no name, but the vast majority of people referred to it as the Bewilderment City. Most of the residents inside were ordinary people. Interestingly, these ordinary people didn¡¯t come from generations living within the Bewilderment City; rather, they suddenly found themselves here one day. They were originally members of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, from various maritime regions. However, in the blink of an eye, they inexplicably appeared here. Every once in a while, new people would arrive in the Bewilderment City, while some old residents would be sacrificed, offered up to the city itself. This rule, passed down at an unknown time, dictated that only through sacrifice could this city shelter everyone from the encroachment of the eerie outside. Being sacrificed inevitably led to death, and not only death but also immense suffering before it. Survival was a human instinct, and naturally, no one wanted to be sacrificed to secure the survival of others. However, within the city, there were law enforcement teams, all composed of warriors. Ordinary people were powerless to resist. The slots for sacrifice were determined by drawing lots, purely based on luck. Whoever had bad luck was chosen. But how could the world possibly be entirely fair? Chen Fei learned from Yan Wendou¡¯s memories that the so-called drawing of lots actually involved many hidden tricks. Yan Wendou understood some of these tricks, which was why, over the years, he had never been chosen. Meanwhile, some ordinary people who had recently arrived in the Bewilderment City might be chosen directly for sacrifice. ¡°They didn¡¯t seem like members of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Where did the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s people go? And what was this eerie space used for?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mind was filled with questions. The people who came to the Bewilderment City were most likely those captured by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion and brought here, just like the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who were teleported here from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s mountain gate. ¡°How did some of the warriors inside the city maintain their elemental energy despite being inside this eerie space?¡± In the memory scenes of Yan Wendou, Chen Fei could deduce that there were some warriors inside the city who maintained at least the strength of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator-level peak practitioners. Since they maintained this level, it was highly probable that there were also Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately enter the city. Although he had roughly determined the situation inside the Bewilderment City, it was best to search a few more people for final confirmation. Half an hour later, Chen Fei saw three people walking out of the city, and he followed them. After a brief moment, Chen Fei returned. The information he obtained was almost identical to Yan Wendou¡¯s, except that these three individuals held slightly higher positions in the Bewilderment City than Yan Wendou did, so they knew a bit more about the situation. ¡°To allow people to absorb the limited elemental energy of heaven and earth here, some special items are needed as mediators.¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. The elemental energy of heaven and earth here was definitely problematic. Even if there were methods to absorb such elemental energy, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t dare attempt it. Another hour passed, and Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators began to appear in the vicinity, precisely those who had been teleported here together previously. After probing for a moment, these people entered the Bewilderment City. No signs of battle emerged from within the city, matching the information Chen Fei had obtained. After another hour, having obtained similar information from another group of people, Chen Fei finally made his way towards the Bewilderment City. As soon as Chen Fei stepped into the Bewilderment City, an extremely oppressive feeling weighed down on his heart. Chen Fei instinctively looked up, but above the Bewilderment City, there was nothing but darkness. In his black-and-white vision, it was already pitch black up there. ¡°What is this? Resentment?¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei lowered his head and continued forward. ¡°I need to find a way to safely utilize the elemental energy of heaven and earth here.¡± If he could remove some of the foreign substances from the elemental energy of heaven and earth, Chen Fei could directly absorb the pure elemental energy through the characteristics of the two spatial grids. The Heart Refinement Formation wouldn¡¯t work; Chen Fei had just tried it. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s steps halted. It seemed he didn¡¯t need to deliberate on how to remove the foreign substances from the elemental energy of heaven and earth here.. Chapter 647 - Chapter 647: The Boundary Between Mountain Sea Realm Chapter 647: The Boundary Between Mountain Sea Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If only for the sake of obtaining pure Heaven and Earth energy, Chen Fei could completely crush the elemental stones, obtaining normal energy to place into the first spatial grid. Then, he could use the second spatial grid to absorb the Energy here, contrasting the two grids, allowing impurities to remain in the second grid while the Energy transitioned to the other first grid. The rule of the spatial grid is to only retain one thing, with one grid retaining impurities and the other retaining normal Energy, which is flawless. With this in mind, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. It seemed that most of the major Energy issues had been solved in an instant, while the remaining part was how to store the Energy here into the spatial grid. The Energy here, summarized with impurities, seemed somewhat vague. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, this Energy seemed to have its own will inside. Or rather, there were other people or eerie wills within it. Because of this will, outsiders like Chen Fei couldn¡¯t absorb and manipulate the Energy here using conventional methods. And the spatial grid couldn¡¯t absorb entities with a master, just like how Chen Fei couldn¡¯t use the spatial grid to directly absorb attacks from others. ¡°There are some people here who can use special items to manipulate and absorb the Energy. I need to get my hands on these items.¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Compared to purifying the Energy, obtaining the special items for Energy manipulation had already become much easier. With the assistance of the spatial grid, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to worry about randomly absorbing the Energy here causing any adverse effects. For example, being unable to leave this space permanently or being controlled by certain eerie or human forces at critical moments. Such possibilities might be an inevitable result, much like the situation with the Black Divine Realm in the past. Once you accepted the gifts of the Black Divine, you could never leave the Black Divine Realm until death because you had been branded, unable to control your own fate. The Bewilderment City had gates but no guards; the gates just stood open. When Chen Fei entered, no one questioned him. Or perhaps, for the people here, there were simply no outsiders who would come to the Bewilderment City. Those who did come were all people caught in this strange situation. As for the Evil outside the city, whether it would rampage within the city or not wasn¡¯t determined by the opening and closing of your city gates. According to the information Chen Fei received, the frequency of Evil running rampant within the city had been increasing lately. In the past, people in the city, aside from sacrificial days, could still manage to survive during other times. But now, even ordinary days had become unsafe. In the Bewilderment City, there was no shortage of food and clothing. The fields within the city were quite miraculous; you could plant anything, and it would grow well. In the Bewilderment City, it¡¯s not accurate to say the food was excellent, but starvation would never occur. Everyone was essentially kept captive, and the people of the Bewilderment City were aware of this fact. This kind of life was despairing, but humans have a desire to survive, even if living like this. Many people were unwilling to give up. You couldn¡¯t see anyone on the streets, and there were no shops. Occasionally, you could hear desperate cries, but most of the time, it was silent, an eerie silence devoid of any people. Yet, despite the city being home to no fewer than tens of thousands of people, even with deaths occurring every day, there were occasional newcomers. But the Bewilderment City was like stagnant water, only those newcomers could bring a slight ripple, albeit just a small one. The cultivators who had entered previously, upon seeing Chen Fei, brought him to a house. There were many empty houses in the Bewilderment City, and one could enter freely. At this moment, nearly ten cultivators at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were gathered in the room, with the strongest among them being at the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although everyone was currently integrating their elemental power into their Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the strength of their aura was still discernible at a glance. Unless severely injured and on the brink of death, their aura would not sharply decline. Several cultivators at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were not in good condition. One of them was due to the constant absorption of their elemental power by this strange situation. Even a minor injury would worsen to a frightening extent. Healing required a tremendous amount of elemental power. As a result, everyone¡¯s elemental power was extremely depleted, including the one at the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, before coming to the Bewilderment City, everyone had encountered Evil. This place seemed almost tailor-made for Evil, and humans here were heavily suppressed. Those who could still be alive here at this moment had encountered Evil that wasn¡¯t particularly strong. Yet even so, it caused some people to be forever lost along the way. Inside the room, the cultivators at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm exchanged information with each other. As time passed, the number of cultivators arriving at the Bewilderment City gradually increased, but the strongest among them were still only at the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The six peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, including Gu Danying, remained missing. Some went to inquire about the ruler of the Bewilderment City. Although they were all unfortunate people who had been captured here, the Bewilderment City indeed had someone in charge now. Perhaps it started as mutual assistance, but naturally, during this process, some people rose to positions of power. But when they went to inquire, they found that all those people had disappeared without a trace. The entire Bewilderment City was now only populated by ordinary people. Chen Fei frowned slightly. He had been planning to learn how to manipulate the Energy from those people, but before he could even begin, they had vanished. Without much thought, he understood that these actions must have been carried out by people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. But even now that he knew, there was no other method of counteraction. Because at this moment, they were unable to overcome many of the Evil outside. Apart from the Evil, nobody knew where the people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion were in this strange situation. As for Gu Danying and the other five peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they might have been separately imprisoned in certain places after being transported to this strange situation. For the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, perhaps only these peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators posed a real threat. As for other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, no matter how numerous, they would simply be worn down over time. ¡°Sacrifices, continuously capturing people, grudges¡­¡± Chen Fei looked up at the sky above the Bewilderment City. Were they nurturing the Evil here? Was the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul also here? With the power of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, even the two peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators from the Shadow Abyss Sect couldn¡¯t overcome it in a short time. Out of those six peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, only Gu Danying probably had the confidence to single-handedly slay the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, and even then, it was because Gu Danying possessed techniques left behind by the Mountain Sea Realm. Otherwise, judging solely by their individual strengths, it was really hard to say who was stronger between Gu Danying and the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. If Gu Danying and the others were eliminated one by one, the remaining Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would be like fish in a barrel. In no time, they would become fodder for the Evil. Even without the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul making a move, many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t resist the other Evil within the strange situation. As time passed, this situation would only worsen because everyone¡¯s elemental power wouldn¡¯t hold up. To break the deadlock, action needed to be taken early. But now, it seemed that even the path to breaking the deadlock couldn¡¯t be seen! A stalemate! Moreover, why did the Fallen Heaven Pavilion keep nurturing the Evil? What did it have to do with betraying the Thousand Feathers Alliance? Could nurturing the Evil also produce a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator? As night fell, the number of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the Bewilderment City had exceeded thirty, with five of them at the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were still nowhere to be found. Everyone already had some guesses in their hearts, but no one dared to voice them out. Chen Fei sat cross-legged in a house, organizing the information he had gathered during the day, contemplating the next strategy. This strange situation might indeed be related to the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s cultivation of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. Moreover, considering the situation, they might be close to success. Leaving aside other factors, just by looking at the Energy within the strange situation, the situation was already very clear. What kind of strength of will could affect the Energy to the extent that so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were helpless? Perhaps only the existence transcending the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could. Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators didn¡¯t possess this kind of ability, even the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. This was almost like a domain, somewhat similar to the domain suppression exhibited by Yan Liu in the past. Or perhaps a more apt comparison would be with Master Haiyue¡¯s Haiyue Cave, where many rules were set by Master Haiyue himself. Anyone whose power didn¡¯t exceed Master Haiyue¡¯s had to obey the rules within the Haiyue Cave. ¡°We¡¯re probably getting close, but we haven¡¯t truly broken through yet. The critical point between the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Mountain Sea Realm?¡± Chen Fei recalled the situation he encountered in the Strange Heart Realm before. It was probably the work of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion as well. The endless Evil within the Thousand Feathers Alliance couldn¡¯t be separated from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Only when there is hope of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm would the Fallen Heaven Pavilion gamble like this. As for the lives and deaths of others within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, they are simply inconsequential in the eyes of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. As long as a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator appears, and even if they later decide to join forces with the Thousand Feathers Alliance to fight against the Monster King and expel or kill the Monster King, Min Yanlu and the others would still be willing to overlook the actions of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. It¡¯s unreasonable, but sometimes reality is just like that. Might makes right; that¡¯s just how it goes. As long as the power is strong enough, many previous matters can be negotiable. ¡°All of us Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who have been transported here, along with the other inhabitants of the Bewilderment City, and even the Evil outside, will ultimately become nutrients, stepping stones for those who enter the Mountain Sea Realm!¡± A sudden realization dawned on Chen Fei. If they couldn¡¯t find a way out, everyone here would die. Facing off against Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, no matter how many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators there are, it would be futile unless you could trap the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators in one place. Only by gathering enough Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would there be a possibility of wearing down the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators to death. Otherwise, with the speed at which Mountain Sea Realm cultivators can move, you wouldn¡¯t stand a chance of hitting them. Chen Fei never considered fighting against Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. What he thought about more was finding a way out of here! ¡°Ah!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed within the Bewilderment City, but before the scream could finish, it abruptly stopped. In just a moment, a faint scent of blood permeated the city. Chen Fei stepped out of the house and noticed that a blood-red mist had risen on the streets, enveloping the Bewilderment City in its eerie embrace. Subconsciously, Chen Fei looked up at the sky. The once black resentment had now turned crimson. Like an abyss, boundless and deep! Chapter 648 - Chapter 648: Who Killed You? Chapter 648: Who Killed You? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation All the savvy practitioners emerged and noticed the strangeness within the city. Only the ordinary folks remained hidden indoors at this moment, not daring to utter a sound, nor to make any reckless movements. For them, these eerie occurrences were inexplicable entities, certain death if caught in their gaze. Instead, staying quiet like this offered a glimmer of hope. Their chances of survival entirely depended on luck. A faint glimmer shimmered in Chen Fei¡¯s brow as he scanned the surroundings, then his gaze settled on the far end of the street. A figure stumbled along, moving slowly, yet each step made a dull thud upon the ground, as if treading on the hearts of the people. Hearts involuntarily clenched, a deadly threat looming over everyone¡¯s mind. The figure¡¯s steps suddenly faltered, raising the blade in hand. It was only at this moment that the crowd noticed the figure clutching a half-person-height blade. The blade was weathered, with a massive gap particularly noticeable at the edge. Until the blade moved, everyone subconsciously disregarded it. And the figure¡¯s appearance became clear to all. Clothes stained with blood, a face devoid of emotion but eyes filled with unfathomable ferocity. As the butcher raised the blade, the sense of deadly threat emanating from him suddenly vanished, as if this butcher had lost all his menace in an instant. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners scattered, realizing the extraordinary power within this mysterious realm. On their journey to the Bewilderment City, they had encountered similar situations several times. Now, seeing this butcher, no one acted rashly, fearing they might fall into some strange rule. After a brief observation, they planned to join forces later to slay him! But the complexion of one Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner in the crowd changed abruptly. In his perception, the threat posed by the butcher escalated to an unprecedented level, as if the blade had plunged into his chest. In the next moment, the blade in the butcher¡¯s hand descended from above. There was no fluctuation in breath, only a slight trembling of the world¡¯s elemental energy. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners frowned slightly, then suddenly turned their heads towards the southwest, where an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner had collapsed to the ground, devoid of any aura. ¡°Boom!¡± With a muffled sound, the person¡¯s body split in half, but blood and elemental energy had long since disappeared, leaving only an empty shell behind. A dignified Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner had inexplicably perished just like that. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes held a hint of surprise. Among all those present, only he probably understood what had happened. After the eerie blade was bizarrely swung in the distance, the lines related to that Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner in Chen Fei¡¯s monochrome vision of the heavens and the earth shattered. Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eyes could glimpse some semblance of causality, meaning that the Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner¡¯s death was because his future had been severed. Without a future, naturally, there would be no life. ¡°No, if it¡¯s really like this, isn¡¯t this strangeness stronger than even the peak of Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners?¡± Chen Fei frowned. The Evils within this mysterious realm were indeed formidable, but they surely weren¡¯t unreasonable to this extent. If a future could be severed with the swing of a blade, what¡¯s the point of practicing martial arts? One might as well offer their neck for the executioner¡¯s blade. ¡°It¡¯s the elemental energy of heaven and earth!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength within his sea of consciousness fluctuated violently, and the world before him abruptly paused. Then, time seemed to reverse, and everyone returned to their positions just before the moment the butcher raised his blade. The butcher also retreated to his original position, then lifted the blade once again. As Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, he looked towards that Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner and noticed the sudden thickening of elemental energy around him, which then pressed down upon him. The elemental energy that should have surged out from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm aperture was forcibly suppressed back, followed by a fluctuation, and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner was split in two. Chen Fei raised his head as the vision vanished. This was the retroactive function of the Heavenly Eyes; time wasn¡¯t actually reversing. But it was enough for Chen Fei to understand the principle behind the butcher¡¯s killings. Fear often stems from the unknown. ¡°The elemental energy of heaven and earth is abnormal, be vigilant against it!¡± Chen Fei whispered. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, a few late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners felt a sudden realization. Their internal energy erupted, pushing aside the elemental energy around their bodies. While they couldn¡¯t absorb this elemental energy, forcibly repelling it posed no issue. Though the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners didn¡¯t understand the reason, they followed suit without hesitation. Simultaneously, countless attacks converged, pressing towards the butcher. At this point, they couldn¡¯t allow the butcher to continue attacking, lest they faced unforeseen consequences. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire Bewilderment City shook violently. Despite the fact that this mysterious realm continuously absorbed the elemental energy from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners¡¯ bodies, weakening their current strength compared to the endless sea, the impact was still significant. But even with so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners gathered, it was still a terrifying force. The streets of the Bewilderment City were instantly pierced, and the surrounding buildings were leveled to the ground. Yet, as the dust settled, the butcher showed no signs of injury whatsoever, continuing to stagger forward at the same leisurely pace. The faces of the crowd changed. Was this strangeness immune to their attacks? Then how were they supposed to fight back? If they could only be attacked by the strangeness while being unable to resist, then the only option now was to flee. But being within this mysterious realm, even if they could escape for a moment, where could they run to when the strangeness slowly gathered around them again? Many people looked towards Chen Fei. Despite Chen Fei only displaying the realm of an early-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, it was he who had just spoken up to warn them. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze was about to speak, when suddenly he felt a hand land on his shoulder. ¡°Master, would you like to follow me?¡± A soft voice echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ear, and with the words, the hand began to exert pressure gradually, as if intending to crush Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder directly before relenting. Meanwhile, in the distance, the butcher, after taking a few steps, suddenly stopped again, raising the blade high in his hand. The faces of everyone turned slightly pale, and a few even entertained thoughts of escaping from this place first. Though they knew escaping wouldn¡¯t solve the problem, when faced with a life-or-death crisis, fleeing was almost an instinctive response. ¡°Master, would you like to follow me?¡± The voice behind Chen Fei rang out again, its soft tone turning sharp, as if countless steel needles were piercing into people¡¯s minds, stirring recklessly. ¡°You¡¯re quite persistent!¡± A surge of force erupted from Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder, instantly pushing the hand away. Chen Fei turned to look behind him, where a figure dressed in luxurious attire stood silently behind him. Chen Fei remained expressionless as he swung his sword. ¡°Screech!¡± A sharp screech emanated from the mysterious bride, and in the next moment, she trembled violently before dissipating into black smoke. This time, Chen Fei didn¡¯t suffer from the backlash as he did the first time. After being hit for the first time during the daytime, Chen Fei had already caught on to the clues. However, back then, he knew too little about this mysterious realm and didn¡¯t want to engage in futile battles. At that time, killing these Evils wasn¡¯t the priority; understanding and escaping from this mysterious realm were. But now that this strangeness persisted in following him, Chen Fei had no choice but to eliminate it completely. ¡°Attack now while it¡¯s attacking; it¡¯s vulnerable to our attacks at that moment!¡± ¡°The butcher¡¯s blade has already fallen most of the way,¡± Chen Fei said in a deep voice. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners around him reacted without hesitation, launching another round of attacks on the butcher. This time, the butcher didn¡¯t simply withstand all the attacks without any change. Instead, he let out a tremendous roar. However, his power was far from enough to contend with so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. In the next moment, the butcher¡¯s body was torn apart by numerous attacks, dissolving into black smoke and disappearing completely. The faces of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners around them couldn¡¯t help but relax slightly, but only Chen Fei stared at the spot where the butcher had vanished. The strangeness had been slain, but there was a fundamental source behind it, and now this source had been directly absorbed by the mysterious realm. If Chen Fei¡¯s previous conjecture was correct, this fundamental source of strangeness would become nourishment, aiding the creation of the Mountain Sea Realm by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. In other words, regardless of the outcome of the battle between them and the strangeness, the ultimate beneficiary would be the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Hundreds of miles away, Elder Sun Congshu of the Heaven Wind Sect knelt on the ground, his body supported by the blade of his sword, preventing himself from collapsing completely. Sun Congshu lifted his head and looked forward. A flash of sword light passed, and Sun Congshu¡¯s head flew up in an instant, his entire aura dissipating into nothingness. Fifteen minutes later, a pearl fell into the hands of Elder Tan Bingxiu of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Inside the pearl was condensed the essence of Sun Congshu¡¯s cultivation. At the pinnacle of Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner realm, with three flowers atop their head, the condensed essence possessed astonishing power. ¡°Who should we awaken? Many disciples died before!¡± Guo Xuanji said in a deep voice. By slaying an Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner at the pinnacle of their realm and condensing their essence, only one person could be awakened, because only the power of the three flowers could shake the soul. ¡°Awaken Daoheng. He still has some potential in cultivating the Dao of Evil,¡± said Si Huayuan, pondering for a moment. ¡°Agreed!¡± Guo Xuanji nodded and took a few steps forward, holding the pearl in his hand. The colossal figure of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul manifested, and Guo Xuanji handed over the pearl. One of the eyeballs on the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul burst open, releasing the residual soul aura of Chen Daoheng, which quickly merged with Sun Congshu¡¯s essence. The surrounding elemental energy of heaven and earth surged, pouring into Chen Daoheng¡¯s soul. The elemental energy that Chen Fei and the others couldn¡¯t absorb was effortlessly manipulated by the people of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Not far away, on an altar covered with array patterns, a blurry figure sat cross-legged. Countless elemental energies descended from the sky, poured into its body, and then dispersed from it, pervading the mysterious realm. Guo Xuanji waved his right hand, and a faint light floated from the figure on the altar, landing in Chen Daoheng¡¯s soul. Chen Daoheng¡¯s soul condensed rapidly, and after a moment, it finally took on a human form. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Ah!¡± Chen Daoheng opened his eyes and let out a scream, still immersed in the moment of being slain by Chen Fei before his death, filled with unwillingness, resentment, and various emotions. The part of his soul that had resided within the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was unaware but constantly assimilating information with Chen Daoheng¡¯s main soul. Therefore, Chen Daoheng completely remembered what had happened before. After a moment, Chen Daoheng calmed down. Seeing his three seniors, his expression regained a hint of composure, but more so, confusion. ¡°Who killed you?¡± Elder Tan Bingxiu¡¯s voice echoed around.. Chapter 649 - Chapter 649: Overwhelming the Same Generation Chapter 649: Overwhelming the Same Generation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Chen Fei, of the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei!¡± Upon hearing Tan Bingxiu¡¯s question, Chen Daoheng¡¯s emotions suddenly surged. The previous feelings of unwillingness and resentment resurfaced, even stronger than when he first woke up. Chen Daoheng¡¯s soul was originally pure, but due to his current emotions, dark streaks began to spread. ¡°Calm down!¡± Seeing this, Si Huayuan couldn¡¯t help but utter a low shout. Si Huayuan¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t loud, but to Chen Daoheng¡¯s ears, it sounded like thunder, causing him to feel dazed for a moment before slowly recovering. ¡°You have no physical body now, and your soul has just awakened. Overly intense emotions will make your soul inclined to strangeness. If you still want to pursue the path of strangeness, you must learn to control your emotions from this moment on!¡± Guo Xuanji said in a deep voice. Awakening a soul requires the use of a peak-level Spiritual essence from a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. The current moment was special, giving them the opportunity to kill a peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert for this purpose. In any other circumstances, the death of a peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert within the Thousand Feathers Alliance would be a major event, even potentially alarming the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. They were willing to give this opportunity to Chen Daoheng because they valued his talent and insight, hoping that he could grow and make the Fallen Heaven Pavilion even stronger. ¡°Yes, disciple acknowledges the mistake!¡± Chen Daoheng¡¯s expression fluctuated, finally bowing deeply. Chen Daoheng also realized that he was truly different from before, not only because he had died and been resurrected, but because he now found it somewhat difficult to control himself. Various distractions emerged in his sea of consciousness. In the past, Chen Daoheng could easily eliminate these distractions, but now they seemed deeply rooted, requiring him to expend great mental effort to suppress them. ¡°What happened between you and Huang Yuheng in the sea area near Sea Dominion City? And what about the Primordial Sword Sect?¡± Tan Bingxiu asked with a serious tone. Tan Bingxiu had never heard of the Primordial Sword Sect before, nor did he have any impression of this Chen Fei character. Logically, someone who could consecutively kill both Chen Daoheng and the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert Huang Yuheng must surely possess strength at the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage. There weren¡¯t that many late Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and Tan Bingxiu usually kept track of them. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion also specifically collected information on these late Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. The main reason for this was to see who had the potential to break through to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Once someone reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, their status would be completely different from before. ¡°Elder Huang is also dead?¡± Chen Daoheng lifted his head slightly at Tan Bingxiu¡¯s words, his eyes filled with incredulity. The display of mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm strength by Chen Fei that day had already amazed Chen Daoheng, and the combat power demonstrated by Chen Fei in the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm was simply incomparable. However, there was still a significant gap between the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the late-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although Huang Yuheng was seriously injured that day due to forcing out the Black Divine¡¯s exchange item, he shouldn¡¯t have been killed by Chen Fei, right? Could it be that he couldn¡¯t even escape? ¡°Yes, he died, within an hour of your death,¡± Tan Bingxiu nodded. Chen Daoheng involuntarily clenched his fists, the feeling of resentment rising once again, with black flashes occasionally appearing in his eyes. But in the end, Chen Daoheng suppressed this emotion and slowly recounted everything that happened that day. From the first encounter with Chen Fei to the details of his sect, the Black Divine Realm, and every detail, Chen Daoheng explained it all in detail. Listening to Chen Daoheng¡¯s words, Tan Bingxiu and the others¡¯ expressions gradually became solemn. If Chen Daoheng had not been resurrected, they would still be unaware of the existence of places like the Black Divine Realm, and the fact that several powerful experts from the Mountain Sea Realm eventually attacked the Black Divine Realm. According to what Chen Daoheng saw that day, those attackers were probably not ordinary figures in the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Daoheng had seen Min Yanlu before, although due to the difference of a major realm, he couldn¡¯t fully grasp how powerful the Mountain Sea Realm truly was. But the aura displayed by those outside the Black Divine Realm that day was like the end of the world, making one feel as insignificant as ants, a feeling that Min Yanlu wouldn¡¯t experience. Tan Bingxiu and the others exchanged glances, admiring such powerful forces undoubtedly. However, they themselves had not even reached the level of the Mountain Sea Realm yet. To aspire to such realms would be impractical and unrealistic. Moreover, as Chen Daoheng narrated, Tan Bingxiu and the others were more intrigued by the information about Chen Fei. Coming from a small sect that hadn¡¯t produced a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert for hundreds of years, yet Chen Fei had risen so spectacularly. From the recorded breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to now, in just over a decade, he had already cultivated to the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Not only had he reached the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but his combat power was so strong that even the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s genius, Chen Daoheng, had almost no chance to fight back and was constantly suppressed. To say that Chen Fei merely ¡°suppressed¡± Chen Daoheng would be an understatement. From start to finish, Chen Fei only made two strikes, leaving Chen Daoheng with no chance to escape or hide, ultimately leading to his demise. Huang Yuheng didn¡¯t come back to life, so they couldn¡¯t inquire further, but it was inevitable that he was also killed by Chen Fei upon his return. To counter-kill a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert while being only at the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm is something that hasn¡¯t been heard of in the Thousand Feathers Alliance for many years. Even though Huang Yuheng was severely injured at the time, he couldn¡¯t even escape. What extraordinary talent and insight! Tan Bingxiu and the others couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads to look at the figure behind the altar. The figure was still breathing in the aura of the heavens and earth, with his aura continuously advancing towards a certain location. Once he steps into it, the world will be completely different. Following Tan Bingxiu and the others¡¯ gaze, Chen Daoheng also saw the figure, sensing his formidable aura as if encountering a mortal enemy. ¡°Elder, who is that?¡± Chen Daoheng couldn¡¯t help but blurt out. As soon as he asked, Chen Daoheng couldn¡¯t help but regret it. This clearly involved the sect¡¯s secrets, and if the elder was willing to disclose it, he would naturally do so. But when the elder didn¡¯t mention it, asking about it on his own was a major taboo. Chen Daoheng realized that he had changed a lot compared to before this awakening. This feeling was extremely unpleasant, as if he had completely lost control. ¡°Shen Yuanjun!¡± Guo Xuanji turned back to Chen Daoheng and said, ¡°If you succeed in the path of strangeness, there¡¯s no reason you couldn¡¯t have the opportunity to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm like him!¡± ¡°Shen Yuanjun?¡± Chen Daoheng was taken aback, looking at the figure in the altar with slowly dawning shock in his eyes. Shen Yuanjun, known for many years in the Thousand Feathers Alliance as the person with the greatest talent and insight? Wasn¡¯t he supposed to have died many years ago? Why was he here? Shen Yuanjun¡¯s experience was extremely legendary, his talent and insight so strong that his contemporaries couldn¡¯t even muster the slightest resistance. When everyone thought Shen Yuanjun had a great chance of reaching the Mountain Sea Realm, he died instead. Shen Yuanjun, the prodigy who never reached his full potential, left a huge regret in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Even to this day, his name is still spoken of with reverence in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Countless people lamented Shen Yuanjun¡¯s fate, while also making more people realize that before their wings were fully grown, perhaps they shouldn¡¯t reveal their sharp edges too soon, lest they bring about their own downfall. ¡°We captured Shen Yuanjun. Haven¡¯t you always wondered why we¡¯ve been doing these things for these years? It¡¯s because he had the chance to add one more Mountain Sea Realm expert to our Fallen Heaven Pavilion!¡± For Chen Daoheng to achieve anything in the future, he can only pursue the path of strangeness. Therefore, Tan Bingxiu and the other two did not hide anything from him. Their willingness to use a peak-level Spiritual essence to awaken Chen Daoheng indicated their hope for his potential. Furthermore, with time passing, the appearance of Mountain Sea Realm experts in the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would soon be a reality, and some secrets no longer needed to be hidden. Listening to Guo Xuanji¡¯s words, Chen Daoheng¡¯s eyes slowly widened. The opportunity for a Mountain Sea Realm breakthrough in the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was provided by Shen Yuanjun? But in the end, it seemed like Shen Yuanjun¡¯s breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm had little to do with their Fallen Heaven Pavilion? As Chen Daoheng looked at Shen Yuanjun on the altar, he slowly felt something unusual. Even though Chen Daoheng no longer had a physical body, although his emotions were prone to getting out of control, his perception of the outside world had become extremely keen. In Chen Daoheng¡¯s eyes, although Shen Yuanjun¡¯s aura was vast and profound, he showed no hint of mental fluctuations. In fact, he appeared completely empty, like an empty shell. He possessed immense power, yet he seemed completely lifeless, akin to a mere stone. Chen Daoheng looked at Guo Xuanji and the others with suspicion, feeling some vague speculation in his mind, but it seemed too far-fetched. ¡°You didn¡¯t sense wrong.¡± Seeing Chen Daoheng¡¯s expression, Tan Bingxiu and the other two showed a slight smile. Guo Xuanji pointed his right hand forward, and a spiritual light shot out, directly entering Chen Daoheng¡¯s mind. A surge of information exploded in Chen Daoheng¡¯s mind, causing his body to stiffen. After a moment, as Chen Daoheng gradually digested the information, his stiff body relaxed. ¡°Minghe Record?¡± Chen Daoheng murmured to himself. Although it was too short a time for Chen Daoheng to comprehend anything from the Minghe Record, just from the fragments of information within it, Chen Daoheng already had some understanding of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s current situation. Just as Chen Daoheng sensed, Shen Yuanjun was indeed an empty shell now, devoid of thoughts or consciousness, yet still able to operate techniques and absorb the essence of heaven and earth to strengthen himself. Of course, simply absorbing the essence of heaven and earth would not be enough to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Otherwise, the vast Thousand Feathers Alliance would not have only three Mountain Sea Realm experts. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Minghe Record served as an outline and a clue, but many other things needed to be done to continuously enhance Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power. Suddenly, Chen Daoheng remembered many things that the sect had been doing for years, and with the guidance of the Minghe Record, he gradually began to understand. Shen Yuanjun had been dead for so many years, yet his reputation remained extremely prominent, with the Fallen Heaven Pavilion playing a significant role in promoting it. The Minghe Record recorded that the thoughts and intentions of sentient beings were a powerful force. If gathered together, they would generate astonishing power. Master Haiyue of the Haiyue Cave, and the Enlightenment Tower of Min Yanlu, were no exceptions.. Chapter 650 - Chapter 650: A Cuckoo in the Nest Chapter 650: A Cuckoo in the Nest Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation However, such power was easily obtained, yet the drawbacks were also significant. Shen Yuanjun was refined into a shell, and the initial power came from here, from the mind! Nurturing the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was never about hoping for the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm, but rather to incite chaos within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, as well as controlling and breeding various Evil entities. Even at the appropriate moment, directly pulling out the Evil from the realm of the mind. The Thousand Feathers Alliance needed to be in turmoil; only with enough chaos would human grievances gather, and the operation of the Minghe Record could absorb these grievances for its own use, enhancing its power. Originally, many things in the Fallen Heaven Pavilion could only be done secretly, but the appearance of the Sea Monster gave the Fallen Heaven Pavilion a rare opportunity. The entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, due to the occupation of many sea areas, became displaced and swallowed by the Sea Monster. This accumulated grievance was something that the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had been unable to accumulate over the years. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power also surged during this period. In this chaos, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion naturally allowed the increasing strangeness within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and the grievances became even more terrifying. The Bewilderment City was originally used to accumulate grievances, but its role has significantly diminished. Instead, it continued to place ordinary people into the Bewilderment City, mostly to serve as food for the Evil entities within the mysterious realm. Now, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power had reached a critical point. As long as all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators dragged into the mysterious realm this time were killed, not even all of them were needed. Only half of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators needed to die, with ninety percent of the eerie entities used as nourishment, and Shen Yuanjun would have had a great chance to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Although it was only the Evil path of the Mountain Sea Realm, with many drawbacks, nonetheless, the Mountain Sea Realm was the Mountain Sea Realm, much stronger than the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At the moment Shen Yuanjun broke through, Tan Bingxiu would enter Shen Yuanjun¡¯s shell, seizing control like a cuckoo in another¡¯s nest, with Tan Bingxiu becoming a true cultivator of the Mountain Sea Realm. Once successful, the fate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would truly change! ¡°That Chen Fei¡¯s talent, compared to Shen Yuanjun, was probably only stronger, not weaker!¡± whispered Si Huayuan. Merely possessing the Minghe Record alone could not achieve the immense power of Shen Yuanjun today. Inside Shen Yuanjun¡¯s shell, there was also the true form of the Minghe Record, a piece of black jade. If Tan Bingxiu truly took over Shen Yuanjun¡¯s shell and became a cultivator of the Mountain Sea Realm, then a portion of the black jade from the Minghe Record could be extracted, replicated, and used to continue refining new shells for the Mountain Sea Realm. Of course, to refine a shell, the black jade of the Minghe Record was indispensable, but a person with exceptional talent was also essential. Shen Yuanjun met the criteria, so Shen Yuanjun was killed by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, he was dead! Now, this Chen Fei also seemed to meet the criteria, so they had no reason to let him go. Not to mention, daring to kill disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, this person already had a reason to die. ¡°See if this person is here.¡± Tan Bingxiu waved his right hand, and a breath flew out from Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body, landing in Tan Bingxiu¡¯s hand. Any Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator dragged into the mysterious realm this time had their breath recorded by the formation. Chen Daoheng stepped forward to examine the breath in Tan Bingxiu¡¯s hand. There were more than a hundred breaths, ranging from the peak to the early stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Daoheng identified them one by one, and soon his gaze locked firmly on one breath, with black light almost overflowing from his eyes. For Chen Daoheng, this breath had left a deep impression; he would remember the person behind this breath until death. ¡°That¡¯s him! That¡¯s him!¡± Chen Daoheng growled fiercely, his face contorted in anger. Tan Bingxiu¡¯s expression shifted slightly, showing some surprise. He hadn¡¯t expected Chen Fei to be dragged into this mysterious realm after all. Well, that could only mean that this individual was fated to become a part of their Fallen Heaven Pavilion, serving as a stepping stone for the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion to enter the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Who should go and capture him?¡± Guo Xuanji chuckled. As long as they were within the mysterious realm, whether to kill or capture was entirely up to them, with no possibility of a second outcome. Even the formidable peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were now at their mercy, with Elder Sun Congshu of the Heaven Wind Sect already dead and gone. Let alone that Chen Fei was only in the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm; even if he were in the late or peak stages, he would have to bow down before them. ¡°To be able to kill Huang Yuheng, even in an injured state, this individual cannot be underestimated now. It might not be easy for ordinary disciples in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm to capture him.¡± Si Huayuan pondered for a moment. Killing and capturing were two different matters; capturing would undoubtedly be much simpler. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go and take him down,¡± Guo Xuanji said. ¡°You were too severely injured before, and we still have to kill Gu Danying and a few others,¡± Si Huayuan reminded. Tan Bingxiu shook his head and said, ¡°The mysterious realm is vast. First, we¡¯ll find this Chen Fei, and then let two disciples in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm make a move. You can assist from the side.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Guo Xuanji nodded. Hearing that two disciples in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be sent, and even Elder Guo Xuanji would assist from the side, a fierce expression appeared on Chen Daoheng¡¯s face. The memory of how Chen Fei had killed him was still vivid in Chen Daoheng¡¯s mind; he wanted to repay Chen Fei tenfold or even a hundredfold. Although he couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei, there was no problem with inflicting all sorts of torment! In the Bewilderment City. As the butcher dissipated, the surrounding blood mist began to slowly dissipate as well. Two Evil entities were killed, but a cultivator in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm also died. There was no joy on the faces of the people. Today, they managed to drive away a wave, but in this mysterious realm, there weren¡¯t eerie entities everywhere, but there were indeed a considerable number of them. Today, only two eerie entities appeared, but if several or even dozens of such eerie entities appeared simultaneously in the future, these people would probably not survive so easily. The cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm around Chen Fei came forward to exchange a few words with him. It was thanks to Chen Fei¡¯s reminder today that everyone discovered the butcher¡¯s weakness. Otherwise, they might have had to sacrifice several more people before finally killing the butcher. After a moment, the group reached a consensus. Staying in the Bewilderment City was futile; it was simply a place where humans were kept within this mysterious realm. If they wanted to leave this mysterious realm, they needed to continue searching outward, find those peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and, with the collective effort of everyone, break open this mysterious realm. But there were still too few cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm now. They would wait until tomorrow to see if there would be more cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei returned to his house, his expression grave. Compared to others, Chen Fei¡¯s means of self-preservation would undoubtedly be more numerous. However, his current strength was still too weak to confront the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. ¡°Peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm!¡± The materials for the third flower of the Unfettered Matrix Technique were all gathered in Chen Fei¡¯s Qiankun Bag, everything was ready. If it were elsewhere, Chen Fei would have already started preparing for his breakthrough. But here, it wasn¡¯t possible. After the breakthrough, one needed to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on a large scale. With only the elemental stones in Chen Fei¡¯s Qiankun Bag at the moment, it was far from enough to complete the final breakthrough. If the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was insufficient in the end, not only would he fail to achieve the three flowers converging at the apex, but he might even suffer a backlash. When the time came, not only would his strength fail to advance, but he might also suffer severe injuries. Within the Bewilderment City, those who knew how to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had all died by now. Chen Fei had deliberately searched once, but everything had been taken away. The extreme caution displayed by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion this time also proved that their ambitions were truly significant. If a cultivator in the Mountain Sea Realm appeared within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Chen Fei would undoubtedly be doomed, with nowhere to escape. Chen Fei extended his finger, and a sharp sword aura appeared in his hand, while various mental techniques were applied to the sword aura. Unable to find a way to access the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, Chen Fei could only try on his own. A night passed in the blink of an eye, but Chen Fei¡¯s expression became even more solemn. Because Chen Fei discovered that the will within the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was growing stronger. This strengthening was silent but continuous. So it was possible that the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who were swept into this mysterious realm were probably dying one by one, and their spiritual essence was forcibly extracted by the mysterious realm after death. The time left for Chen Fei was probably truly just a few days. In the early morning, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators gathered within the city, waiting for more of their kind to arrive at the Bewilderment City. However, after an hour passed, only three Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had arrived at the Bewilderment City, with the highest cultivation being only in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Many frowned; the number of people who arrived was far fewer than expected. With only around twenty or so Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, even if they found the hiding place of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, they would have no fighting chance. Chen Fei stood in the corner, occasionally flickering a trace of sword aura between his fingers. Despite the strengthening will within the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, Chen Fei never gave up on breaking through it. Even absorbing a trace would be sufficient for him. However, the power of the owner of this mysterious realm was stronger than Chen Fei¡¯s, making it difficult for him to break the rules here. Last night, Chen Fei even took out his spiritual treasures, but unfortunately, the will within the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth did not target the spiritual treasures at all. The damaged spiritual treasures couldn¡¯t resist at all. This was completely different from the situation where Chen Fei used the spiritual treasures to resist the power of Yan Liu, the Monster King. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Fei suddenly felt a slight movement in his heart, not because his attempts had yielded results, but because he suddenly sensed a strange late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator lurking in the shadows, observing him. Chen Fei didn¡¯t lift his head, but his Heavenly Eye had automatically activated. In an instant, he captured the aura of that late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. ¡°The Fallen Heaven Pavilion!¡± Chen Fei might not be extremely familiar with the aura of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s techniques, but he could indeed recognize it. ¡°Not observing others, but deliberately observing me?¡± Chen Fei felt puzzled internally, but his expression remained unchanged. In less than a moment, the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who had been secretly observing disappeared. Chen Fei glanced at the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators present. They possessed formidable power, but they wouldn¡¯t obey Chen Fei¡¯s orders. Chen Fei moved into the shadows, his figure flickering, disappearing from the spot. Several miles away, Yan Gongli¡¯s figure flickered. After a moment, he stood atop a hill. Yan Gongli had already relayed the message of discovering Chen Fei back to the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. At this moment, he was waiting here for Guo Xuanji and another senior late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to arrive. Yan Gongli was a solitary and arrogant individual. If it weren¡¯t for the orders from within the sect, he would have wanted to take action directly to capture a mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Suddenly, Yan Gongli frowned. ¡°Who¡¯s there? Come out!¡± Yan Gongli immediately turned around, shouting loudly, causing the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth to surge and oscillate in all directions. From the void, Chen Fei emerged. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Yan Gongli¡¯s eyes narrowed when he saw Chen Fei, and then his killing intent surged. Just now, with many people in the Bewilderment City, Yan Gongli had found it somewhat difficult to take action. But now, with only Chen Fei present, the situation suddenly became straightforward. ¡®Til spare your life for now!¡± However, recalling the instructions from the Elder, Yan Gongli sneered and turned to fly away into the distance. Chen Fei remained silent. With a flicker of his figure, he appeared in front of Yan Gongli, blocking his path.. Chapter 651 - Chapter 651: Is There Any Justice? Chapter 651: Is There Any Justice? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Yan Gongli was startled to see Chen Fei blocking his path, then burst into laughter out of anger. He was just trying not to go against the Elder¡¯s wishes. Did Chen Fei really think he was afraid of him? It was utterly absurd. After receiving the order, Yan Gongli obtained information about Chen Fei. From the information, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was indeed extraordinary. Within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, no one could compare to him. But talent was talent, and strength was strength. The two couldn¡¯t be conflated. Talent only represented your potential achievements in the future, not your current abilities. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s talent overshadowed his generation, but in the end, he was captured by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion and now he was nothing but an empty shell, a stepping stone for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Chen Fei¡¯s talent wasn¡¯t inferior to Shen Yuanjun¡¯s; he might have even killed the injured Huang Yuheng. But Huang Yuheng was injured, unlike Yan Gongli! More importantly, they were currently in the Mysterious realm, the territory of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion! ¡°There¡¯s no way out of hell, yet you insist on barging in!¡± Yan Gongli snorted coldly, wielding his long sword and thrusting it towards Chen Fei. With a single sword strike, the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged violently. Compared to when they were at the Boundless Sea, the momentum in Yan Gongli¡¯s hands was even stronger at this moment. At the Boundless Sea, you still had to rely on your own strength to manipulate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. But here, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was like the right hand of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion disciples, easily at their command. Not only that, but the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around was currently repelling Chen Fei, as if he was being shunned by this corner of the world. When someone is shunned by heaven and earth, it signifies bad luck, and any action they take could lead to serious consequences. Drowning while drinking water, tripping and dying while walking¡ªthese were the most basic. Even normally executed techniques could be slowed down or even backfire due to the repulsion of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, causing harm to oneself. Sun Congshu of the Heaven Wind Sect, a pinnacle expert of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, was besieged and killed in such an environment. His full strength could only display about eighty percent or even less. In Chen Fei¡¯s perspective at this moment, he was the only one left in the entire world. The flow of energy within his body was constantly being affected by the external spiritual energy of heaven and earth, making it difficult to control as he used to. Compared to the eerie, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was the real challenge. When facing disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, it was almost inevitable for peers in the same realm to be slain. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword softly hummed, initially with a very low sound, but in the blink of an eye, the sword hum resembled thunder! The sharp sword intent forcibly pushed aside the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Since he couldn¡¯t use this spiritual energy, he chose not to. As the spiritual energy of heaven and earth dispersed, the flow of energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly surged to its peak, countless sword elements appearing around him. In the next moment, these sword elements all converged onto the Qianyuan Sword, its sword momentum reaching its peak. ¡°Late Combined Aperture Tempering realm!¡± Sensing the burst of energy from Chen Fei¡¯s body, Yan Gongli¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but widen slightly. Some of the disdain in his eyes vanished completely. Just a few months ago, when he killed Chen Daoheng, Chen Fei was only in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Now he had already broken through to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm? What kind of cultivation speed was this? Even Shen Yuanjun, who was hailed as surpassing his peers, hadn¡¯t reached such an exaggerated level. Of course, perhaps when Chen Fei killed Chen Daoheng, he was already in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but at that time, he might have only revealed the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation. But if that were true, wouldn¡¯t his cultivation speed be even more terrifying? Moreover, Yan Gongli could clearly sense the power of the Three Flowers in Chen Fei¡¯s aura. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t just in the early stages of the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm; he was standing at the threshold of the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm, already at the Eighth Transformation! Chen Fei wasn¡¯t even fifty yet, he was barely in his forties, and yet he had already elevated his cultivation to such an unimaginable degree. Yan Gongli, on the other hand, was already three hundred years old, with a lower realm than Chen Fei¡¯s, only at the Seventh Transformation. Due to the limitations of his Combined Aperture, he could only cultivate to his current realm at most. Because his Combined Aperture was no longer sufficient to support further cultivation. Chen Fei was younger than him, had a higher cultivation level, and even the techniques he displayed now seemed more profound than the foundational techniques of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. What kind of monster was he, and what kind of inheritance was he cultivating? Yan Gongli, who was initially charging forward, hesitated slightly. He shifted from an offensive stance to a defensive one, countless spiritual energies of heaven and earth converging in front of him. At this moment, Yan Gongli only wanted to block a move and then use that force to escape directly. Relying solely on his own strength, not only was there a risk of failing to capture Chen Fei, but even prolonged engagement posed a direct risk of defeat. Despite the fact that the opponent couldn¡¯t absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and couldn¡¯t fight for long. But at this moment, Yan Gongli was full of fear towards Chen Fei, who was too much of a monstrous talent. Many things were already beyond conventional reasoning. Yan Gongli was arrogant, but having lived for three hundred years, he understood that sometimes, it was wise to retreat. As for losing face, he could always kill the opponent afterwards. Even if Chen Fei had extraordinary talent, he was currently in the Mysterious realm, where even peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts would die. Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be an exception. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talent would only make the Fallen Heaven Pavilion even happier, as it represented the short time it would take to refine Chen Fei into a puppet. In other words, in the near future, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion might have two Mountain Sea Realm experts. At that time, the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance would truly be dominated by them, and the position of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would be unshakable! ¡°Roar!¡± The sound of a dragon and elephant roar burst from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and at the same time, his forbidden techniques instantly activated. The already fierce and strong momentum soared once again. Engaging in combat within the Mysterious realm was somewhat disadvantageous for Chen Fei, but when dealing with Yan Gongli alone, it was more than sufficient. The expression hidden behind the sword by Yan Gongli suddenly changed drastically. In a daze, he even had the illusion of facing a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation realm was already higher than his own, and now, he even initiated his forbidden techniques, opening all four gates. This was simply outrageous! ¡°Boom!¡± A violent sound pierced the sky, and a valley below was directly flattened. Yan Gongli had exerted all his strength, solely for defense. The Black Tortoise Style! Among all the techniques within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, it was the strongest defensive sword technique. When mastered to its peak, peers of the same realm couldn¡¯t break through it. Yan Gongli¡¯s comprehension of this sword technique, while not yet at its peak, was indeed close to perfection. However, at this moment, as the Qianyuan Sword pressed down, Yan Gongli felt as if he wasn¡¯t blocking a sword but a towering mountain. The Black Tortoise Style was instantly forced, and the mighty force surged straight through. Yan Gongli didn¡¯t even have time to entertain other thoughts before feeling his body crash into the mountains below. Countless massive cracks spread out from where Yan Gongli had crashed, extending in all directions. The entire ground trembled violently, as if a dragon was rolling beneath. ¡°Puff!¡± A large mouthful of blood spurted out, and Yan Gongli finally woke up from his daze, realizing his current situation. His limbs and bones, muscles and tendons were almost rotten, with his Combined Aperture shattered. Despite such severe injuries, Yan Gongli didn¡¯t feel any pain, indicating that he was already on the brink of death. With just one sword, the opponent had reduced him to such a state. Yan Gongli suddenly felt his vision darken, subconsciously looked up, and found Chen Fei standing before him. Yan Gongli¡¯s mouth trembled, wanting to beg for mercy, but he found that he couldn¡¯t even speak. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him continued to pour into his body, but this kind of injury couldn¡¯t be repaired simply with spiritual energy. Chen Fei looked at Yan Gongli, and dozens of sword lights slashed into his mind. If he wanted to kill Yan Gongli, he could do it with one more sword right now. But just killing Yan Gongli wouldn¡¯t help Chen Fei in his current predicament in the slightest. At first, Chen Fei¡¯s intention in following was merely to get a distant glimpse of where the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was hidden. In case of any unforeseen circumstances, at least he would know where to go. However, Chen Fei soon realized that Yan Gongli had no intention of returning to the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s location. In that case, Chen Fei had no choice but to take action and capture Yan Gongli first. The sword lights shredded Yan Gongli¡¯s mind into pieces, worsening his already dying condition, as if he could pass away at any moment. Chen Fei took out a pill from his right hand, crushed it with his elemental force, and infused its medicinal power into Yan Gongli¡¯s body. Yan Gongli¡¯s injuries suddenly eased, but he was no longer aware, as his mind had been shattered, losing all perception of the outside world. Chen Fei looked at Yan Gongli, his eyes shining brightly. The power of the Dream Entry Technique penetrated into Yan Gongli¡¯s mind. Only by shattering the mind of a late Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert like this could Chen Fei possibly glean some information using the Dream Entry Technique. Of course, due to the condition of Yan Gongli¡¯s mind, even if Chen Fei could see something, the information he obtained would be extremely limited. The incomplete Dream Entry Technique was too weak for Chen Fei, who now frequently faced opponents at the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, Chen Fei only possessed a partial understanding of the technique, so he had no other choice. Chen Fei could have continued to deduce more, but his cultivation time was too short. Most of his energy was spent on other techniques, leaving no spare time to delve into the Dream Entry Technique. Moments later, Yan Gongli¡¯s aura completely dissipated. Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then waved his right hand, and Yan Gongli¡¯s body turned into ashes. Chen Fei stabbed the Qianyuan Sword into Yan Gongli¡¯s sword, which possessed the power of a superior-grade magic weapon. The blade trembled violently, then all the spiritual essences rushed into the Qianyuan Sword. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Within this Mysterious realm, holding Yan Gongli¡¯s long-used sword would likely lead the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s people to track Chen Fei wherever he went. As for the elemental stones and pills in the Qiankun Bag, the stones were fine, but Chen Fei directly consumed the pills. As the pills were ingested, Chen Fei¡¯s depleted elemental energy began to rapidly recover. He took a step forward with his right foot, and his figure disappeared. In less than a moment, two figures appeared in midair, overlooking the completely distorted terrain below. Feeling the complete dissipation of Yan Gongli¡¯s aura, Guo Xuanji¡¯s face turned as gloomy as black water.. Chapter 652 - Chapter 652: Strange Painting Chapter 652: Strange Painting Translator: Dragon Boat Translation [ Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This¡­¡± Qu Yueping¡¯s expression carried a hint of incredulity. Senior Brother Yan died just like that? The news came from Yan Gongli, but by the time they rushed over, the time elapsed was extremely short. In the current situation where even peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts are trapped, even if Yan Gongli couldn¡¯t match his opponent, it¡¯s unlikely that others could have stopped him from leaving. This is the mysterious realm of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth leans only towards the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, making it difficult for those of the same level to gain an advantage against the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Unless Yan Gongli encountered a siege from two or three experts in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, ultimately leaving him with no way to escape, only then would he perish. But judging from the scene¡¯s traces, only one person attacked Yan Gongli, and the battle was brief but terrifying from start to finish. The person who killed Yan Gongli executed him in a manner that was almost overwhelming! At this moment, there is still such a character within the domain? How did they remain completely unaware of this before? Qu Yueping turned to look at Guo Xuanji and noticed that Guo Xuanji¡¯s expression was extremely unpleasant, evidently, Yan Gongli¡¯s death completely caught him off guard. ¡°Senior Brother, was this also the doing of that Chen Fei?¡± Qu Yueping whispered. Currently, the most suspicious person was undoubtedly Chen Fei, but from the information obtained, he was only in the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. At most he was exceptionally strong and capable of challenging even heavily injured experts in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, Yan Gongli had not been injured, and his condition was at its peak. Normally, Chen Fei would not have had the ability to kill Yan Gongli, especially in such a dominant manner. ¡°Let¡¯s find this Chen Fei first!¡± Guo Xuanji said in a deep voice. With no residual aura at the scene, Guo Xuanji couldn¡¯t determine who exactly was responsible. But since the culprit seemed to be Chen Fei, they needed to locate him first. Whoever killed Yan Gongli, now that they had entered this mysterious realm, they were ultimately going to die. The only difference was whether they would die sooner or later! ¡°Understood!¡¯1 Qu Yueping nodded. Guo Xuanji and Qu Yueping¡¯s figures turned into shadows and disappeared. In less than a moment, they arrived outside the Bewilderment City. There was no need to enter the city deliberately; the aura of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm inside the Bewilderment City became clearly perceptible to them. The Bewilderment City was intentionally created by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, hiding many formations within it. However, these formations usually remained dormant, only activating their long-distance sensing ability when needed. At this moment, there were over twenty Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the Bewilderment City, but each one¡¯s aura was not at its peak. The longer these experts stayed in the mysterious realm, the weaker they became. All these experts understood these principles, but they were clueless about the whereabouts of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion at the moment. Seeking it out was difficult with the eerie and treacherous conditions prevailing throughout the domain. Waiting for various Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts to arrive seemed like a viable option, but despite some time passing, the number of experts appearing was still insufficient. From the moment they fell into this domain, nothing had gone smoothly. The sense of crisis constantly surrounded the minds of every Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, yet they didn¡¯t know how to resolve it. This predicament was indeed a deadlock, even a death trap! Guo Xuanji and Qu Yueping could sense the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the city, feeling their restless and uneasy emotions, precisely what the Fallen Heaven Pavilion intended. However, there was no smile on Guo Xuanji¡¯s face at this moment. The aura of that Chen Fei was not within the Bewilderment City. The possibility that Chen Fei was the one who killed Yan Gongli seemed to increase slightly. But considering that only around a decade had passed since Chen Fei broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was quite remarkable. Reaching the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in such an exaggerated speed was already unprecedented. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it could be said to be unparalleled, surpassing even Shen Yuanjun in his prime. If Yan Gongli was truly slain by Chen Fei, and in such a swift manner, then what realm had Chen Fei reached? Had he already reached the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? In just over a decade, from entering the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to reaching its late stage? Such a cultivation speed, if known by those strong figures in the Mountain Sea Realm like Min Yanlu, they would likely move to capture Chen Fei. Even though the Mountain Sea Realm experts were already at a high position, they still aspired to progress further. If Chen Fei had indeed accomplished such cultivation in just over a decade, there must be secrets involved. And such secrets might greatly benefit the cultivation of the Mountain Sea Realm. GUO Xuanji remained composed. Everything was still speculation at this point. To confirm, they needed to find Chen Fei. If Chen Fei had truly advanced to the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it would be a blessing for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion would potentially produce another Mountain Sea Realm expert in the future. Guo Xuanji¡¯s strength surpassed that of Si Huayuan slightly. If there was indeed an opportunity for the Mountain Sea Realm, there was a great chance it would fall on Guo Xuanji. Thinking about the Mountain Sea Realm, even with Guo Xuanji¡¯s temperament, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a slight ripple. Among the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there was not one who didn¡¯t yearn for the Mountain Sea Realm. However, over the years, there were only a handful of Mountain Sea Realm experts within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Because of Ming Helu and Shen Yuanjun, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had hope of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, which is why they had taken such a desperate gamble. Under normal circumstances, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would never betray the Thousand Feathers Alliance. But because of the opportunity for the Mountain Sea Realm, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had staked everything. And now, it was almost time for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion to reap the rewards. Half an hour later, Guo Xuanji and Qu Yueping floated on a lake. After a full half hour of searching, they had found nothing. Chen Fei seemed to have vanished without a trace. If they hadn¡¯t known that the entrance and exit of the mysterious realm were completely sealed, they would have suspected that Chen Fei had already left the domain. During the search, Guo Xuanji had instructed the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to control some of the Evil in order to search for Chen Fei¡¯s traces, but ultimately, they had found nothing. ¡°Senior Brother, can¡¯t we directly lock onto Chen Fei¡¯s location within the mysterious realm?¡± Qu Yueping whispered. This mysterious realm belonged to them, so normally, locking onto someone¡¯s position should be achievable. -It is possible, but it would require consuming Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power,¡± Guo Xuanji frowned. Currently, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power was at the critical point of the Mountain Sea Realm. Every increase in power at this moment was a preparation for the final breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm. The method recorded in the Minghe Record for breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm was fundamentally different from that of ordinary martial artists. For a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert at the Three converging flowers Peak stage, they needed to induce the elemental energy themselves and complete the transformation of their soul when the majestic elemental energy poured in. Each Step of the process was extremely perilous, and any slight mistake could lead to failure. However, the Mountain Sea Realm formed through such a breakthrough, if the talent was sufficient, had the possibility to continue advancing in the future. Moreover, there were no drawbacks in terms of strength, and they would not be restrained by others. On the other hand, the path taken by the Minghe Record was entirely different, focusing on continuously accumulating power until finally breaking through the barrier of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, because it wasn¡¯t achieved in one go, the breach in the barrier was very small, making it much inferior compared to a normal Mountain Sea Realm. Moreover, it was filled with bizarre resentments and mixed forces, making it entirely impossible to continue advancing in the future. If they were to use Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power now, it would be equivalent to forcibly dragging down someone who was climbing a peak. This wouldn¡¯t just delay reaching the summit; it could potentially rum the entire ascent. ¡°SO what do we do now?¡± Qu Yueping also understood how crucial every bit of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power was at this moment. He would rather give up searching for Chen Fei than risk consuming Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power. Guo Xuanji pondered for a moment, but before he could speak, the jade pendant at his waist vibrated violently. Guo Xuanji¡¯s expression changed slightly as he sensed the information within. ¡°You continue searching. If there¡¯s any situation, notify me immediately and then move away first,¡± Guo Xuanji said before his figure disappeared into thin air. Gu Danying had escaped! Despite the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s greatest efforts to seal Gu Danying, this direct disciple of the Mountain Sea Realm had managed to break free from confinement. At this moment, Tan Bingxiu and Si Huayuan were intercepting Gu Danying, not because they were worried about Gu Danying joining forces with other ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, but because they feared unexpected circumstances arising. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion now only aimed to complete all plans step by step. First, they would eliminate all peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Then, dealing with the remaining Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts would be a breeze. Gu Danying¡¯s escape would only add variables to the situation. Several dozen miles away, Gu Danying was covered in wounds, his aura at its lowest ebb. Without the replenishment of elemental energy, his attacks couldn¡¯t be augmented by elemental energy. Faced with the siege of Tan Bingxiu and Si Huayuan, Gu Danying had indeed exerted all his efforts to escape. Now, Gu Danying¡¯s only trump card was the Mountain Sea Sword Intent hidden within his blade. However, with two Fallen Heaven Pavilion experts present and the unique conditions of this place, there was already a sense of pressure akin to that of the Mountain Sea Realm. GU Danying had some vague speculations in his heart, but he was unwilling to believe them. Because if his speculations were true, then all resistance within the mysterious realm would be futile. Thirty miles east of the Bewilderment City, inside a cave, was where Guo Xuanji and Qu Yueping had been unable to find Chen Fei all along. Chen Fei stood in front of a mural, watching a figure on it sprinting rapidly. However, no matter how fast the figure ran, it couldn¡¯t escape the dark invasion from other positions on the mural. Guo Xuanji and Qu Yueping couldn¡¯t find Chen Fei because he had activated the sea monster mark on his hand, completely altering his aura. Guo Xuanji and Qu Yueping had been relying on Chen Fei¡¯s aura to find him, so naturally, with his aura changed, they couldn¡¯t find anything. Compared to completely concealing his aura, which would arouse suspicion, completely changing his aura was much more effective. By using the Dream Entry Technique to infiltrate Yan Gongli¡¯s mind, Chen Fei had gained a lot of information, including how to manipulate elemental energy. However, due to the fragmentation of Yan Gongli¡¯s mind, the methods Chen Fei obtained were also fragmented. Now, Chen Fei needed to slay some anomalies to validate his ideas. He didn¡¯t need to completely replicate the method; for Chen Fei, just manipulating a trace of elemental energy would be sufficient. The mural on the mountain wall was an anomaly. It constantly emitted mental assaults, trying to drag Chen Fei into the mural. However, Chen Fei remained unmoved. And the figure within the mural was none other than Tong Linyun, who had been separated from Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei had sensed Tong Linyun¡¯s aura nearby, which was why he had come to this place. Observing the situation within the mural, if Chen Fei had arrived a little later, Tong Linyun would probably have perished inside, forever becoming part of the mural. ¡°Clang!¡± A sword light flashed in the cave, and a piercing scream echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. He forcibly pulled Tong Linyun out of the painting, while a corner of the mural fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Chen Fei looked at the mural in his hand and began to melt the Evil according to the method he had obtained.. Chapter 653 - Chapter 653: Winner Takes All Chapter 653: Winner Takes All Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Chen Fei?¡± Tong Linyun looked at the unfamiliar figure before him, somewhat uncertain. The aura and appearance were completely different from Chen Fei¡¯s. But in this eerie and perplexing situation, Tong Linyun could only assume that Chen Fei was the one coming to rescue her. With everyone else struggling to protect themselves, encountering such powerful strangeness as the Evil paintings would likely prompt them to flee immediately. ¡°Are you okay?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s facial muscles twitched, returning to their original state. He smiled softly at Tong Linyun, then his features changed again, reverting to their previous appearance. Although Fallen Heaven Pavilion aimed to detect people by locking onto their breath, Chen Fei, being cautious, still changed his appearance altogether, eliminating the last possibility of being discovered. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s original appearance, Tong Linyun¡¯s expression eased. During her most helpless moments in the Evil paintings, Chen Fei was the only person Tong Linyun could think of, and the fact that Chen Fei appeared when she was in the most danger was indescribable. ¡°I need to attend to some matters; you focus on healing.¡± Chen Fei continuously refined the Evil painting in his hands, following the fragmented methods obtained from Yan Gongli. At this moment, the Evil painting on the mountain wall twisted violently, and murmurs, fluctuating between high and low pitches, echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears, attempting to deceive him. However, Chen Fei remained unfazed. This Evil painting was undeniably formidable. If one¡¯s mental strength faltered even slightly under its allure, they would instantly step into the Evil painting. At that point, their fate¡ªwhether life or death¡ªwould be entirely determined by the painting. The rules within the Evil painting were incredibly intricate. Once trapped, the mind would perpetually sink, ultimately becoming part of the painting. Currently, numerous dark shadows lurked within the Evil painting, representing those who had been dragged into it¡ªneither alive nor dead, forever unable to escape. However, if one resisted the painting¡¯s influence from the beginning, it would have no power over them. Just like Chen Fei standing before the Evil painting now, despite its continuous attempts to allure him, the painting couldn¡¯t do anything. In fact, Chen Fei even pulled Tong Linyun out from within, severing a part of the Evil painting, rendering it powerless. The Evil painting in Chen Fei¡¯s hands continued to churn, then suddenly burst open, turning into flying ashes. The first attempt at refining failed, but Chen Fei remained expressionless. With a flash of sword light, another piece of Evil painting fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands, and he continued his refining attempt. The wails within the Evil painting suddenly grew louder, causing Tong Linyun to sway slightly, almost succumbing to confusion. Fortunately, as the target of the Evil painting was Chen Fei, Tong Linyun was only affected minimally, thus avoiding complete immersion. After a quarter of an hour, the Evil painting in Chen Fei¡¯s hands shattered once again. However, compared to before, Chen Fei gained much more experience this time. Glancing at the painting before him, which almost covered the entire mountain wall, Chen Fei realized he could continue trying for a long time without worrying about materials. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, the Evil painting trembled violently. Hundreds of miles away, in a swamp, a figure plunged straight in. The mud in the swamp exploded instantly, crushing a strange creature hidden within into ashes. ¡°Spurt!¡± Gu Danying spewed out a mouthful of blood, his face devoid of color. His internal energy was now only about thirty percent of its peak, and the pills and elemental stones in his Qiankun bag had been depleted during the chase. When the heavens and earth are completely against you, whether it¡¯s consuming pills or refining elemental stones, the amount of energy you can obtain is minimal, with most of it being absorbed by the natural energy of the world. Gu Danying¡¯s strength was beyond doubt, but in such an environment, facing the encirclement and attack of three peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realms, surviving even for a moment was already considered remarkable. However, at this point, Gu Danying found himself truly trapped in a situation where he had exhausted all his resources. Tan Bingxiu and his two companions looked down at Gu Danying from their advantageous position. Although their positions seemed casual, they had effectively blocked all possible escape routes for Gu Danying. Gu Danying raised his head slightly. Despite facing such dire circumstances, there was still no hint of surrender in his eyes. ¡°You¡¯re strong. If we were to encounter you anywhere else, none of us would stand a chance against you. But here, you have no chance at all!¡± Tan Bingxiu spoke expressionlessly. Gu Danying remained silent. At this moment, saying anything else would be meaningless. It was a matter of winner takes all; losing simply meant losing. All that could be said was that for so many years, Fallen Heaven Pavilion had concealed itself too well. No one would have thought that Fallen Heaven Pavilion would betray the Thousand Feathers Alliance in such a manner. Because in everyone¡¯s eyes, betraying the Thousand Feathers Alliance held no benefit for Fallen Heaven Pavilion. The records of the Minghe Record were unique, and there were far too many extraordinary techniques and arts in this world. Even those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t claim to know them all, let alone those beneath the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. A subtle glimmer of knife light flickered on Gu Danying¡¯s blade, and a sense of foreboding crept into the hearts of Tan Bingxiu and his companions. Gu Danying¡¯s final trump card: the Mountain Sea Sword Intent. His gaze locked onto Tan Bingxiu and his companions. Escape was no longer possible. Gu Danying had previously hoped to find other peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realms to join forces against Fallen Heaven Pavilion. However, no matter how he searched earlier, he couldn¡¯t locate the whereabouts of any other peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realms. Now, with his internal energy depleted, continuing to search would be futile. Gu Danying¡¯s only thought was to make use of his remaining strength to slay one of his opponents. If they were in the Boundless Sea, the Mountain Sea Sword Intent alone would be enough to intimidate all three of them, allowing Gu Danying to seize the opportunity to kill two of them. But this peculiar environment tempered his expectations. Gu Danying¡¯s anticipation had to be lowered. He wasn¡¯t even sure if he could successfully slay one of them in the end. Tan Bingxiu and his companions sensed the power within Gu Danying¡¯s blade, their expressions turning solemn. This was the power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, albeit only a fraction of it. Despite its small magnitude, the disparity in levels was vast. As long as they avoided this strike, Gu Danying would undoubtedly meet his demise. It felt as if thunder surged within the blade, dispersing the surrounding natural energy of heaven and earth in an instant. The sensation of being drained vanished, and Gu Danying¡¯s internal energy ceased to deplete. His gaze remained fixed on the three individuals, the radiance on his blade growing increasingly intense. The Mountain Sea Sword Intent, while powerful, lacked the ability to control its release. If Gu Danying possessed such control, he would indeed be a formidable Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner himself. Tan Bingxiu and his companions did not take the opportunity to flee because any movement at this moment would expose a vulnerability. The instant they moved, it would trigger an attack from the Sword Intent, leading to even more disastrous consequences. The void began to tremble slightly, and the entire Evil environment seemed to become unstable. However, this sensation was extremely subtle. Within the Mountain Sea Sword Intent, there was more of a mental intimidation factor, with the actual physical power being secondary. With this level of power, slicing through other third-grade Evil environments would be effortless. However, this particular environment was too unique, and this Sword Intent couldn¡¯t cut through it. ¡°Buzz!¡± As Gu Danying accumulated his power to its peak, he finally unleashed a strike. The entire world suddenly paled. Even though Tan Bingxiu and his companions were prepared, their consciousness was momentarily blank. But soon, the trembling of the surrounding natural energy of heaven and earth brought them back to their senses. At this moment, within a radius of about one mile, much of the natural energy of heaven and earth had lost its original will, becoming ordinary natural energy. Just now, Tan Bingxiu and his companions had piled up countless strands of natural energy of heaven and earth before them. In other places, using this method to resist the power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be suicidal and would result in a quicker death. The natural energy of heaven and earth would directly amplify the power of the Mountain Sea Sword Intent. But in this eerie environment, due to the uniqueness of the natural energy of heaven and earth, the Mountain Sea Sword Intent was engaged in a battle of attrition with the will within the natural energy of heaven and earth, dissipating its most terrifying aspect on the natural energy of heaven and earth. At some point, Gu Danying had already appeared beside Si Huayuan, the blade in his hand merely a foot away from Si Huayuan¡¯s neck. This distance was almost instantaneous, but Si Huayuan¡¯s alertness turned this foot into an insurmountable gap. Sensing Si Huayuan¡¯s alertness, Gu Danying¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly. ¡°Boom!¡± Gu Danying¡¯s blade swept through the void, finally striking the swamp below. Countless cracks spread from below, and numerous toxic mists surged out from the cracks. Rather than directly confronting Gu Danying¡¯s attack, Si Huayuan, relying on his control over the surrounding natural energy of heaven and earth, retreated. ¡°Ahahaha!¡± Gu Danying stood in the void, watching as Tan Bingxiu and his companions closed in, laughing heartily. A moment later, Gu Danying¡¯s body plunged straight into the swamp below, completely losing consciousness. Fate is fate. Falling into this eerie environment, besieged and unable to use the natural energy of heaven and earth, Gu Danying accepted all of these circumstances. Battle has never been fair; if someone leads you into a trap, it¡¯s their skill. If it weren¡¯t for the unique nature of the natural energy of heaven and earth here, preventing the activation of the transformation of soul through natural energy, Gu Danying might have chosen to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm when he was trapped. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and there might have been an opportunity. Unfortunately, the environment of this eerie place sealed off all possibilities, leaving no chance for Gu Danying and others of his level. Tan Bingxiu waved his right hand, completely sealing Gu Danying. The decision to kill or spare Gu Danying would depend on Tan Bingxiu¡¯s attitude toward Fallen Heaven Pavilion once he reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, along with Min Yanlu and others. Killing Gu Danying now would mean a complete rift with Min Yanlu. Moreover, talents like Gu Danying might still have the chance to refine their physical bodies. If Min Yanlu were willing to accept Fallen Heaven Pavilion, then everything would be fine. The deaths would only be those of strong individuals from other factions, which wouldn¡¯t matter much to Fallen Heaven Pavilion, which had the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Half an hour later, in a valley, Tianya Sect¡¯s Grand Elder Sheng Zequan died. ¡°Who shall we use this Spiritual essence to awaken?¡± Tan Bingxiu turned to look at Guo Xuanji and the others. With Sheng Zequan dead and Gu Danying sealed, there were now only three peak-level Combined Aperture Tempering realms left within the Evil environment. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Especially with the most significant threat, Gu Danying, being sealed, there was no one left within the eerie environment who could pose a threat to Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Within five days, the power of Shen Yuanjun would reach its peak, and then he would truly take that step forward. This eerie environment was anchored to the Black Jade of the Minghe Record, which lay deep within the Boundless Sea, appearing no different from an ordinary stone. Even for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, finding them would be almost impossible, let alone within just a few days. The power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could move mountains and seas, but it did not extend to omniscience.. Chapter 654 - Chapter 654: Peak Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Chapter 654: Peak Combined Aperture Tempering Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Awaken Yan Gongli!¡± Guo Xuanji¡¯s voice echoed solemnly. Guo Xuanji needed to confirm who had slain Yan Gongli. If it was another expert in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they would need to quickly unite their forces to eradicate the threat. If it truly was Chen Fei, then they would have to dig deep and unearth him. Having broken through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm over a decade ago and attained such terrifying power, such talent was chilling to contemplate. If they could uncover secrets about Chen Fei, it might be a discovery no less significant than the Minghe Record. Even if Chen Fei harbored no secrets and his prowess was solely innate, he would still be a perfect vessel. The position of the second Mountain Sea Realm expert in Fallen Heaven Pavilion would undoubtedly belong to Chen Fei. in less than a moment, Tan Bingxiu and the other two returned to the vicinity of the altar. The massive, eerie figure of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul slowly materialized, and one of its Evil eyes burst open, releasing Yan Gongli¡¯s soul to drift out slowly. Tan Bingxiu infused Yan Gongli¡¯s soul with the essence of Sheng Zequan. Yan Gongli¡¯s soul trembled violently. With a swing of Tan Bingxiu¡¯s right hand, a breath emanated from Shen Yuanjun and entered Yan Gongli¡¯s soul. The energies of heaven and earth surged, and Yan Gongli¡¯s soul took on a complete form. Yan Gongli¡¯s eyes suddenly snapped open, fear still evident within them, still immersed in the moment of being slain. It wasn¡¯t until Yan Gongli recognized the three figures before him that his expression of terror gradually relaxed. Yan Gongli gazed at his own body, the previous sense of bondage from flesh and blood now vanished. Simultaneously, his perception of the entire world became increasingly acute. ¡°What happened earlier?¡± Guo Xuanji asked Yan Gongli, his voice heavy. ¡°Chen Fei, it was him who killed me!¡± Yan Gongli, who had been gradually calming down, suddenly surged with intense emotions. Upon hearing Yan Gongli¡¯s words, the expressions of Guo Xuanji and his companions grew solemn. Although they had already speculated, they couldn¡¯t be certain, because such a rapid pace of cultivation was too fast, beyond reason. ¡°He¡¯s reached the Eight Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and condensed two flowers,¡± Yan Gongli said with a glint of hatred in his eyes. ¡°Moreover, his cultivation technique is quite profound, even surpassing our Fallen Heaven Technique by a slight margin!¡± ¡°The Eight Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm!¡± Tan Bingxiu and the others exchanged glances. It wasn¡¯t just breaking through to the later stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm; it was already condensing two flowers, standing at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. That Chen Fei, according to the records, wasn¡¯t even fifty yet? ¡°In his aura, can you determine how long ago he broke through?¡± Si Huayuan furrowed his brow, asking. ¡°The stability of two flowers indicates a solid foundation, but judging from his aura, it seems he recently made the breakthrough,¡± Yan Gongli replied after a moment of thought. The unique conditions of the mysterious realm made it easy for people from Fallen Heaven Pavilion to perceive others¡¯ situations effortlessly. At the time when Chen Fei opened the Four Forbidden Techniques, his aura was fully exposed, leaving a deep impression on Yan Gongli. Recalling the sight of Chen Fei opening the Four Forbidden Techniques, Yan Gongli felt a mix of resentment and astonishment. Even now, he couldn¡¯t understand how the other party had achieved it. ¡°I remember there¡¯s a cultivation technique preserved within Thousand Feathers City that allows for the rapid condensation of three flowers,¡± Guo Xuanji pondered aloud. ¡°The Unfettered Matrix Technique! I encountered this technique thirty years ago,¡± Tan Bingxiu recalled the content of the technique, shaking his head. ¡°But the difficulty of practicing this method is extremely high, no less than that of the Fallen Heaven Technique. It¡¯s virtually impossible to achieve success in a short period.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve also encountered this technique. Although it only requires specific spiritual materials to condense three flowers, its requirements for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm are extremely stringent. With our current Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, it would be difficult for our Combined Aperture to withstand it,¡± Si Huayuan added after a moment of thought. ¡°This young man has astonishing talent, and it¡¯s not impossible for him to achieve this. However, even with his exceptional potential, it¡¯s absolutely impossible for him to condense three flowers and reach the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in our presence!¡± Tan Bingxiu squinted his eyes. Setting aside the difficulty of practicing the Unfettered Matrix Technique, in this mysterious realm, besides them, who could freely manipulate the energies of heaven and earth, others simply couldn¡¯t. Even if, by some special means, one could manipulate the qi, the will within the qi was a huge obstacle. This was the will close to the critical point of the Mountain Sea Realm. Below the Mountain Sea Realm, it was impossible for anyone to erase it, let alone Chen Fei, who hadn¡¯t even reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If Chen Fei truly attempted to condense three flowers, once the energies of heaven and earth containing willpower broke through and entered his body, it would have been equivalent to becoming a puppet of Shen Yuanjun. In every aspect, Chen Fei¡¯s path was blocked. Even someone as formidable as Gu Danying, with the Mountain Sea Sword Intent, ended up being sealed. ¡°Let the mysterious realm begin to strike and kill everyone. Once most people are dead, Chen Fei will naturally have nowhere to hide,¡± Guo Xuanji said. Originally, the plan was to delay for a few more days, allowing the special environment of the mysterious realm to exhaust all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, making it possible to eliminate everyone without bloodshed. During this time, the fear of death among these Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts would turn into powerful conviction, which would also serve as sustenance for Shen Yuanjun¡¯s vessel. However, with Chen Fei now adding a variable, it was best to capture him as soon as possible to avoid any further unexpected occurrences. ¡°Agreed!¡± Tan Bingxiu nodded after a moment of consideration, not objecting. For many years, Fallen Heaven Pavilion had been secretly refining the vessel for Shen Yuanjun without being discovered by Thousand Feathers Alliance, relying on such caution. Otherwise, even the slightest hint of exposure would have brought down the thunderous suppression from Thousand Feathers Alliance. As Tan Bingxiu gave the order, the Evil beings within the mysterious realm began to boil. Many dormant Evil creatures also awakened and surged towards where people were gathered. Consuming the flesh and blood of warriors to enhance their own strength was the instinct of Evil beings. Now, with a hidden force driving them, they became even more reckless. Inside the Bewilderment City, the sky suddenly darkened, and a cold, sinister atmosphere swept over the entire city. Disordered murmurs echoed in everyone¡¯s ears, and even ordinary people desperately hiding indoors couldn¡¯t escape. Veins bulged, and a frenzy of killing intent flowed in their hearts, wanting to slaughter every living thing they saw. Many bodies trembled continuously, trying to resist such impulses, but as time passed, rationality in their eyes diminished. The resistance of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts was naturally much stronger than that of ordinary people, but as they looked at the faintly appearing dark figures in the distance, their hearts were filled with gloom. Their inner elemental energy was limited, and the spiritual stones and pills within their Qiankun Bags were also limited. They could withstand one wave of Evil beings, but what would they use to resist once their elemental energy was depleted? Not only in the Bewilderment City but also in other parts of the mysterious realm, Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts were encountering the invasion of Evil beings. Some Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had already mastered some rules to evade the Evil beings, but now, these methods suddenly lost all effectiveness, and everything had to start from scratch. However, they didn¡¯t have the luxury of starting over from scratch. And just when they were about to fight the Evil beings to the death, if the people from Fallen Heaven Pavilion were to appear again, what would they do then? Amidst the fighting in the mysterious realm, in the cave, Chen Fei stood before the Evil painting. The Evil painting was now less than half of its original size, and the chilling screams had disappeared. Chen Fei looked at the Evil painting in his hand, constantly refining it into the shape he desired. He had sensed the outbreak of Mountain Sea Sword Intent a while ago, but there had been no change in the mysterious realm afterward. Obviously, Gu Danying had failed. In the mysterious realm, failure was tantamount to death! Chen Fei had a good sense of Gu Danying, but now, he couldn¡¯t save him. Afterward, the Evil beings in the mysterious realm became more active, and even the power of the Evil painting in front of him had increased. However, Chen Fei remained calm as he melted the Evil painting in his hand. With the passage of time, the fragments of the Evil painting in Chen Fei¡¯s hand gradually transformed, turning into a piece of plain white paper. A faint light shone in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes as he held the white paper, using it as a medium to begin manipulating the surrounding energies of heaven and earth. The energies of heaven and earth, which had previously remained as motionless as rocks, began to ripple slightly, then slowly surged towards Chen Fei, enveloping his arm. Tong Linyun, who was beside him, looked on in surprise. She hadn¡¯t expected that Chen Fei¡¯s purpose in refining the Evil painting was ultimately to manipulate the energies of heaven and earth. However, the amount of energies he could manipulate was too scarce. Even if it couldn¡¯t be used for battle, it was like a drop in the ocean when it came to replenishing his internal elemental energy. A small portion of the energies of heaven and earth vanished, entering a spatial grid. The broken treasure appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and he crushed a piece of medium-grade elemental stone. Pure elemental energy appeared in another spatial grid. Seeing the treasure in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, Tong Linyun¡¯s eyes widened. How did Chen Fei manage to obtain the broken treasure from that place of thin elemental energy? There were so many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts present at the time! Chen Fei waved the broken ruler in his right hand, and a large amount of energies of heaven and earth surged into the spatial grid. With the Evil painting as the medium, Chen Fei took the first step in manipulating the energy. Finally, the broken treasure came into play, greatly enhancing the intensity of this manipulation. The will within the energies of heaven and earth remained in the first spatial grid, while large amounts of pure elemental energy surged out into another spatial grid, forcibly locked in place by Chen Fei. Spiritual materials began to appear before Chen Fei, who sat cross-legged. Tong Linyun watched Chen Fei, unsure of what he was doing, but she still took a step back, afraid of disturbing him. Chen Fei formed hand seals, and the Unfettered Matrix Technique began to operate. The essence within the spiritual materials in front of him was drawn out and surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body. His Combined Aperture Tempering realm began to tremble, and a ring appeared above him. Suddenly, his Combined Aperture Tempering realm felt a terrifying pressure. Compared to the previous two times, forcibly condensing the third flower placed peak pressure on his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. This pressure was felt even by Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture, and he frowned. Opening his Heavenly Eye, he enveloped his Combined Aperture. If even Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture felt such extreme pressure, could anyone else truly forcibly condense the third flower using the Unfettered Matrix Technique? Perhaps even the original creator of this method, at most, only considered forcibly condensing the second flower, saving some time, and the third flower could be cultivated in the usual manner. This kind of pressure was something even so-called geniuses couldn¡¯t bear! The ring gradually became clearer, and the pressure grew stronger. Not only did the ring exert pressure, but the first and second flowers that Chen Fei had previously condensed also began to float up slowly, adding immense pressure to his Combined Aperture. With a calm mind, Chen Fei aimed to reach the Ninth Transformation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which required all three flowers to be at their peak simultaneously. The Dragon Elephant Induction Point appeared below his Combined Aperture, giving it strength and significantly reducing the pressure it endured. Tong Linyun stood at a distance, sensing the changes in Chen Fei¡¯s aura. Her eyes widened slowly. This phenomenon of cultivation, with all three flowers at their peak? ¡°Hum!¡± The spiritual materials in front of Chen Fei suddenly shattered. His body trembled slightly, and a ripple spread out from him, centered on him and spreading outwards. Within his body, above his Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the third ring finally formed completely, directly above the other two rings. The three rings began to descend slowly, and the elemental energy around Chen Fei¡¯s Combined Aperture Tempering realm boiled, radiating with brilliance as if thundering. The circulation of energy and blood resounded like surging rivers. Within his sea of consciousness, chaos reigned, and phenomena occurred frequently. Despite all this, Chen Fei remained seated calmly, his mind free from any distractions. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Boom!¡± A deafening roar erupted in his soul as the three flowers landed on his Combined Aperture. The Combined Aperture lowered slightly, receiving all the power. ¡°Swoosh!¡± A wave of fluctuations swept out, and the energies of heaven and earth that Chen Fei had locked around him began to surge wildly into his body. With the third flower reaching its peak, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had reached its peak.. It was done! Chapter 655 - Chapter 655: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Chapter 655: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The essence, spirit, and energy on the Three Flowers interacted with the essence, spirit, and energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body, heightening his perception abruptly. He transcended the confines of the flesh, fully manifesting within the realm of heaven and earth. ¡°Is this the spirit? Or perhaps the perception of the mind empowered by the force of the spirit!¡± Chen Fei curiously observed his state, noting a significant difference compared to his previous perception of the world. His awareness became finer, devoid of the ethereal vagueness, instead acquiring a hint of substance, as if his consciousness transitioned from the abstract to the concrete. The Soul Breaking Technique, the incomplete spirit technique that Chen Fei acquired, contained a simple record of this phenomenon. Powerful experts in the Mountain Sea Realm could empower a warrior¡¯s essence, spirit, and energy with the force of the spirit, fundamentally enhancing their strength. Having now reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s Three Flowers¡¯ power triggered his spirit, granting him an early experience of its wonders. However, this clear perception of the spirit was only achievable right after his breakthrough. With the passage of time, Chen Fei could already sense the spirit¡¯s power diminishing. The spirit, without undergoing any refinement or transformation, lacked sufficient strength at this moment, resulting in no substantial improvement in power even at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, this served as a direction¡ªa hurdle that must be overcome in the future breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm. As his consciousness reentered his body, the majestic sound produced by the circulation of qi and blood resonated, shaking the surroundings. With his attainment of the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s physique further strengthened. Previously, in the late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei had already sensed the barrier of his physique, and with his cultivation advancing, he drew closer to this barrier. And now, with his realm advancing to the Ninth Transformation, Chen Fei¡¯s physique stood squarely before the barrier. In other words, Chen Fei¡¯s physique had now reached the strongest level achievable in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. While others at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivated their essence, spirit, and energy in harmony, their physique could not possibly reach the exaggerated extent of Chen Fei¡¯s. They were more balanced, whereas Chen Fei¡¯s physique was somewhat specialized. In terms of elemental power, Chen Fei had no discernible difference from other pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. In fact, due to the Profound Heavenly Sword at the Great Completion stage, Chen Fei even held a slight advantage. However, this slight advantage did not significantly impact overall combat prowess. In actual combat, there might be advantages, but transforming those advantages into decisive victories would require at least hundreds of exchanges. As for his consciousness, due to constantly hunting in the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s mental strength was formidable, but in terms of advantages, it could only be considered decent. Because Chen Fei had relatively little time for cultivation, unlike other pinnacle Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who often spent centuries in practice, although they progressed slower in mental cultivation, time had already compensated for them. Only his physique, due to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the ability to continuously absorb spiritual energy through the Dragon Elephant Induction Point, kept growing. By the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, he already possessed a physique akin to peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, and now it had reached a borderline position between Combined Aperture Tempering and Mountain Sea Realms. More importantly, the abnormal recovery power bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant had been continually strengthening alongside his physique¡¯s growth. Chen Fei could freely unleash prohibitions, and besides his stronger physique compared to peers, the primary factor was this recovery power. Without this recovery power, as Chen Fei¡¯s elemental power strengthened, his physique would not be able to withstand the damage inflicted by prohibitions. The swirling of the surrounding primordial energy continued unabated, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura grew stronger with each passing moment. Chen Fei opened his eyes and looked at the broken ruler in his hand. The broken ruler emitted a radiant glow, faintly resonating with the aura within Chen Fei¡¯s body. At this moment, Chen Fei realized that he had never truly controlled the broken ruler before. Although the ruler was now heavily damaged, it was originally a spiritual treasure. To truly wield a spiritual treasure, one must refine it with their spirit and use their spirit to drive it. Only then can the full power of the spiritual treasure be unleashed. Previously, due to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s influence, there was no rejection between Chen Fei and the broken ruler, and he found it quite handy to use. However, just now, Chen Fei discovered that there was still a barrier between himself and the broken ruler. This barrier wasn¡¯t due to the ruler¡¯s rejection but rather Chen Fei¡¯s own insufficient strength. Chen Fei activated the Soul Breaking Technique, stirring the hidden spirit within his body. His spirit trembled slightly as a thread of spirit power flowed into the broken ruler. Within the broken ruler, the dormant imprint seemed to stir as if awakened. In a trance, Chen Fei saw a figure. Though just the silhouette of an ordinary person, at this moment, it loomed before Chen Fei like a giant. With the sky above, the earth beneath, and the stars grasped in hand. An overwhelming pressure hit him, but Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness emitted the roar of the Dragon Elephant in his sea of consciousness, resisting this imposing force. In the next moment, the figure ahead shattered, turning into flowing light and vanishing. Chen Fei stood still, his gaze filled with radiance. This figure must have been the former owner of this spiritual treasure. Just by looking at the back, one could discern the individual¡¯s former might. However, after so many years had passed, things had changed, and the treasure was damaged. The former owner had likely met their end. Only the imprint within the treasure remained. And as Chen Fei activated the treasure this time, that imprint completely dissipated. ¡°Discovered technique: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering (Incomplete)!¡± A sudden message appeared on the panel, catching Chen Fei off guard at first, then filling him with great joy. Previously, Chen Fei had a hunch that there might be traces of Mountain Sea Realm techniques within the broken ruler. After all, the spiritual treasure had always been by the side of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, and their techniques were channeled through the treasure. Wherever elemental power flowed, it naturally left some characteristics of the techniques within the spiritual treasure. For others, deciphering these traces to reconstruct the techniques would be impossible. But the panel could. Just as Chen Fei once saw the incomplete walls within the Strange Heart Realm and the panel deduced the Star Gazing Art from them. Having used the spiritual treasure for so many years without any activity from the panel, Chen Fei had assumed it might take several more years for the panel to gather enough information. Never did he expect that with the complete activation of the imprint, the technique would finally appear¡ªand it was the very technique Chen Fei had longed for: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering. Tong Linyun stood in the distance, watching Chen Fei amidst the primordial energy of heaven and earth, utterly baffled. Three flowers converged at the crown, peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Had Chen Fei truly broken through to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm just like that? Having spent less than a year in Sea Dominion City, Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough from the mid to late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was already incredible, something beyond comprehension. And now, in less than a year, he had directly advanced three steps, condensing the Three Flowers and achieving the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It was no longer a matter of being astonished; Tong Linyun simply couldn¡¯t fathom how such a thing could happen. Tong Linyun knew Chen Fei possessed exceptional talent, but how did he cultivate in such a short time? The peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! Among the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were barely over twenty individuals at this level. Within the Alliance, there were countless warriors, but only these few had reached this position. And compared to others, Chen Fei was exceptionally young. ¡°Simplify: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering!¡± ¡°Simplification of Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering (Incomplete) in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering (Incomplete) -> Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering!¡± It took a whopping five thousand middle-grade elemental stones, but the simplification of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering was successful. And this was just an incomplete spirit technique; for a complete one, the cost in elemental stones would likely be tens of thousands. However much elemental stones were spent, Chen Fei considered it worthwhile. Since obtaining the Suppressing Dragon Elephant in Pingyin County, this technique had provided Chen Fei with immense assistance. Without the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei would have been stronger than peers at the same level due to the mastery of various techniques, but he would not have been nearly as formidable, reaching a level almost akin to crushing peers at the same level. As Chen Fei activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering, a profound and mysterious insight appeared in his sea of consciousness, swiftly absorbed by Chen Fei. Compared to the rudimentary nature of the Soul Breaking Technique, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering was undoubtedly far more sophisticated. In fact, there was no comparison between the two. The Soul Breaking Technique was a simplified version of Mountain Sea Realm techniques, designed to allow Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to experience their spirit. Due to the limitations of their realm, spirit techniques could not greatly enhance the spirit of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Moreover, the Soul Breaking Technique that Chen Fei acquired was incomplete. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering was also incomplete, but its essence was a technique from the Mountain Sea Realm, passed down from the same lineage as the Dragon Elephant. Even with just a slight comprehension, Chen Fei felt a subtle warmth emanating from his physical body. Not only his physique, but Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness also began to undergo a different transformation. Because of the panel, Chen Fei had never lacked in intelligence or understanding. What he lacked were powerful techniques, which were often the hardest to obtain. Especially when there was a one-rank difference in realms, it was even more difficult to acquire corresponding techniques. Chen Fei took a deep breath, and in an instant, the surrounding primordial energy was completely absorbed. He looked at the mural in front of him, extended his right hand, and with a piercing scream, the Evil painting was completely crushed into a mass, offering no resistance whatsoever. Chen Fei then turned to Tong Linyun. With a slight sway of his body, he appeared before Tong Linyun. With the convergence of the Three Flowers at the crown, Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough was now considered a complete success. The unexpected delight of obtaining the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering: Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering aside, mastering it would not be achieved in the short term, nor would breaking through the barrier of his physique be easy. If it were anywhere else, Chen Fei would likely immerse himself in cultivation. But now, within this realm of mystery, there were still many unresolved matters. Moreover, as Chen Fei stepped into the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he felt the will within the primordial energy of heaven and earth becoming clearer. In just a few days, the owner of this will would undergo a true transformation. By then, even if Chen Fei were to advance his physique to the Mountain Sea Realm first, he wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the owner of this will. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hold onto this. It can command the primordial energy of heaven and earth, but remember, do not absorb it.¡± Chen Fei handed the round bead refined from the Evil painting to Tong Linyun. Tong Linyun looked at Chen Fei, sensing the overwhelming and suffocating aura emanating from him, and hastily nodded. Tong Linyun had seen peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators before, but subtly, he felt that Chen Fei seemed even stronger than those at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But Chen Fei had only just broken through, hadn¡¯t he? Chapter 656 - Chapter 656: Kill Through Chapter 656: Kill Through Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Boom!¡± In a valley, a deafening explosion rose into the sky, causing the ground to tremble violently, and rocks rolled down as if it were doomsday. Chen Fei withdrew the broken ruler in his hand, a strange aura dissipating slowly in front of him. Using the Slaughter Spirit Technique, Chen Fei forcefully extracted the Evil spiritual essence, smashing it into the Qianyuan Sword inside the Qiankun Bag. To maintain the circulation of the energy between heaven and earth, Chen Fei was currently engaged in battle while holding the broken ruler. Intentionally, Chen Fei activated the Sea Monster Mark on the back of his hand, disconnecting his current aura from his true identity. The peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was indeed formidable but someone who had only cultivated for over twenty years to reach this peak was not simply strong. Chen Fei had no need to reveal his true strength to others, nor did he want to test the attitudes of those in the Mountain Sea Realm towards him. In the valley, a young-looking Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator stared wide-eyed at Chen Fei. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s intervention just now, he estimated that he would have already perished under the Evil aura. Chen Fei effortlessly annihilating a third-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator naturally displayed his immense strength, but what surprised this person the most was the spiritual treasure in Chen Fei¡¯s hand at this moment. Initially, the act of seizing the incomplete spiritual treasure had caused a great commotion throughout the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, yet ultimately the whereabouts of the treasure remained unknown. Unexpectedly, the treasure was in the possession of this individual. However, his aura was completely unfamiliar, and his appearance had never been seen before. There was no mention of him whatsoever in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Tong Linyun followed behind Chen Fei from a distance, pretending not to recognize him, lest people associate her with Chen Fei. Chen Fei glanced at the person beside him, nodding slightly, then disappeared without a trace. Currently, Chen Fei still didn¡¯t know the whereabouts of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Yan Gongli¡¯s mental state was too shattered, making the location of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion too vague. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t too anxious about it. If the people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion couldn¡¯t find him, then he would let them come to him instead. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators and those Evil entities were all nourishment for the one about to break through. Chen Fei was now cutting off this nourishment to see if the people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would become anxious. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei streaked across the sky, his body directly smashing through one of the Evil entities. The entity didn¡¯t even have time to utter a scream before the Slaughter Spirit Technique drained its spiritual essence completely. With the Three Flowers Converging at the Crown, Chen Fei¡¯s current speed in displaying his body techniques had reached its peak, and previously, by using his soul to connect with the broken ruler, he had also stirred up the last trace of its essence. Previously, the power of the broken ruler had only reached the level of a high-grade magic treasure, albeit excelling in certain aspects. However, now it was completely comparable to some top-grade magic treasures, and it even had a slight resistance to the pressure of the Mountain Sea Realm. To some extent, it was much more powerful than top-grade magic treasures. Compared to the broken ruler, the Qianyuan Sword was undoubtedly weaker now. However, the Qianyuan Sword contained Chen Fei¡¯s aura. If it were used in battle, it would easily expose Chen Fei¡¯s identity. Using the broken ruler in battle at this moment was rather complementary It not only allowed Chen Fei to display his strongest strength but also alleviated concerns about his true identity being revealed. In just a short while, Chen Fei had traveled dozens of miles, and along the way, he encountered Evil entities, all of which were swiftly killed by Chen Fei none ¡¯ of them a match for him. The Tong Linyun and the others who had been rescued by Chen Fei from behind were finding it extremely difficult to keep up with him. Despite not doing anything, they were almost unable to catch up. Within the Bewilderment City, half of the ordinary people had already gone insane, starting to kill on sight. Since being captured and brought to the Bewilderment City, the fate of these ordinary people had been predetermined. The only difference was how much longer they could survive. However, the mindless self-slaughter happening now was too cruel for these ordinary people. They hadn¡¯t done anything wrong, yet they were inexplicably captured and now had to die in madness. In this world, lacking strength sometimes became the biggest mistake. AS the ordinary people went mad and killed each other, the situation for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was also dire. Although there were several late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators among them, the continuous influx of Evil entities from all sides left them struggling to defend themselves. Moreover, their elemental energy was greatly depleted, and the elemental stones and elixirs in their Qiankun Bags were running out. Once injured, the surrounding Energies of heaven and earth acted like deadly poison, worsening their injuries. Some Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators didn¡¯t die directly at the hands of the Evil entities but succumbed to deteriorating injuries, ultimately collapsing on the ground unable to recover. Some attempted to break through the blockade but found that the Bewilderment City was sealed off from all sides by Evil entities. Looking around, a chilling atmosphere filled their vision. They didn¡¯t know where to escape or how to escape. Despair and resentment began to spread, as it seemed that no matter what they did, they would ultimately die in this Mysterious realm whose exact location they didn¡¯t even know. ¡°Boom!¡± Like thunder exploding, a figure crashed straight into the ground of the Bewilderment City. Wherever the figure passed, a chilling aura spread like icy laughter. A massive void appeared in the sky above the Bewilderment City. Chen Fei stood up slightly, glanced at the people around him, and waved the broken ruler in his hand. ¡°Buzz!¡± A giant sword blade, nearly a hundred meters long, appeared on the broken ruler. With a single sweep, the thirteen Evil entities surrounding the Bewilderment City were instantly cut in half. Sky-Lifting Sword! Recorded in the techniques of the Tiandao Sect, it was a sword move that could kill enemies with absolute power. Having practiced the techniques of nine sects, the Profound Heavenly Sword, Chen Fei naturally knew various sword moves, but when actually executed they differed greatly from the Tiandao Sect¡¯s Sky-Lifting Sword. ¡°Boom!¡± On the broken ruler, the giant sword blade suddenly shattered, turning into countless sword lights and rushing towards the Evil entities further away. ¡°Squawk!¡± At this moment, the surrounding Evil entities finally reacted, their piercing screams echoing all around in terror. Previously, they had been applying mental pressure to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, but now, it was pure fear-fear of the power displayed by Chen Fei. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators around felt as though they were waking from a dream. While they had never seen Chen Fei before, and his aura wasn¡¯t present among the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators besieging the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, none of that mattered now. The most important thing was to slay those Evil entities. Chen Fei¡¯s appearance was like sunlight piercing through the gloom, precious and providing them with immense encouragement. The majestic spiritual essence was gathered into Chen Fei¡¯s palm, and as his gaze shifted, his figure disappeared on the spot. When he reappeared, he was several miles away, directly intercepting two figures. In the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, their cultivation technique was the Fallen Heaven Technique from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Despite so many Evil entities besieging the Bewilderment City earlier, these two elders from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had been hiding in the shadows, continuously directing those Evil entities. Until Chen Fei suddenly appeared, slaying nearly half of the Evil entities with a single sword strike and causing the rest to scatter in fear. These two elders from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion dared not stay any longer and attempted to flee directly. However, Chen Fei had already completely locked onto the aura of the two from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion when they were ten miles away just now If they were allowed to escape, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation would have been in vain. ¡°Who are you?¡± Ming Ji¡¯an looked at Chen Fei, trembling. Faced with such power, Ming Ji¡¯an was utterly powerless to resist, and the thought of resistance didn¡¯t even occur to him. Chen Fei remained silent as he directly launched two mental attacks into the minds of Ming Ji¡¯an and the other person. Ming Ji¡¯an and the other person instinctively resisted, but they were immediately suppressed by Chen Fei¡¯s powerful mental force. As the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul technique operated, it was as if the roar of a dragon and elephant echoed in the minds of Ming Ji¡¯an and the other person, completely imprisoning their consciousness, leaving them unable to muster any thoughts. After a moment, Chen Fei swept his ruler, and the auras of Ming Ji¡¯an and the other person dissipated. Under normal circumstances, it was very difficult to steal the consciousness of someone in the mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm and above with the Dream Entry Technique. In the past, Chen Fei would have to severely injure and almost kill them first before forcibly manipulating their consciousness with the Dream Entry Technique. However, with the emergence of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul technique, Chen Fei¡¯s utilization of the soul had undergone a slight fundamental improvement. Although it was just a small improvement, it was a position forever out of reach for other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Therefore, when Chen Fei suppressed the consciousness of the two individuals and forcibly probed their souls with the Dream Entry Technique, he obtained the results he desired. ¡°To think that they are located within the spatial interlayer of the Mysterious realm, constantly changing positions. No wonder their traces couldn¡¯t be found earlier.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered as he attempted to make the hiding place of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion appear by using the Fallen Heaven Technique to guide their aura. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know the Fallen Heaven Technique, and the Dream Entry Technique couldn¡¯t provide him with the Fallen Heaven Technique; this was the deepest secret within their consciousness. However, as Chen Fei had previously determined, if he couldn¡¯t find the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, it was fine. All he needed to do was to let the people from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion come to him voluntarily. Chen Fei formed hand seals, and a strange fluctuation emanated from his palms. Evil Temptation! It was a small and simple technique, designed to lure Evil entities to come. With the unique Energies of heaven and earth within the Mysterious realm, the Evil Temptation technique had an extremely strong effect on the Evil entities here. However, Chen Fei found it too slow to wait for them to come one by one and be killed. He wanted to lure all the Evil entities in this realm and slay them directly! The sheer number of Evil entities in this realm, when gathered together constituted a terrifying force. Even other cultivators at the peak of the ¡¯ Combined Aperture Tempering realm might not dare to act so recklessly. They would rather proceed gradually, killing Evil entities along the way, as it was safer that way. While using the Evil Temptation technique, Chen Fei slashed his own arm, allowing the blood to flow out and spread around him. Each droplet, crystal clear and radiant, resembled treasures of the world. The essence and blood within the physical body before the Mountain Sea Barrier contained immensely powerful energy, which was fatally attractive to the Evil entities. As the ripples of the technique spread, the Evil entities, which were originally searching for humans, couldn¡¯t help but stop in their tracks and all turned towards the mountains to the south of the Bewilderment City. There, a force was calling them, and more importantly, there was a strong scent of blood enticing them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Instinctively, the Evil entities began to rush towards the mountains, fearing that if they were even a moment late, the blood would be consumed by other Evil entities. Chen Fei stood still, his eyes slightly closed, holding the broken ruler. A gentle breeze swept by, lifting strands of hair in front of his forehead. ¡°Hee hee hee¡­¡± Faint giggles echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears, followed by the cackling voice of an old woman cursing. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and before he knew it, Evil entities had surrounded him from all sides.. Chapter 657 - Chapter 657: One Step, One Kill Chapter 657: One Step, One Kill Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei used the Slaughter Spirit Technique to suppress his own aura to the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and precisely because of this, these Evil beings surged forth without restraint. Countless sword essences began to manifest around Chen Fei¡¯s body, then coalesced at the tip of the broken ruler. A sharp aura began to rise, just by looking at the sword light, it seemed as if one¡¯s mind would be pierced through. These Evil beings instinctively sensed something amiss. Just as they were about to retreat to observe, Chen Fei had already taken a step forward. Using Teleportation, Chen Fei appeared in front of one of the Evil beings. This one had an elongated tongue, bristling with thorns, its eyes glowing crimson, and boundless curses pervading all directions. With a sweep of his sword, Chen Fei¡¯s opponent let out a sharp scream, curses enveloping Chen Fei, while its hands dug towards Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. ¡°Boom!¡± With a resounding explosion, Chen Fei remained expressionless. For him, those curses were as gentle as a breeze, unable to stir the slightest ripple in his mind. As the blade in Chen Fei¡¯s hand swept past, the long-tongued Evil being immediately exploded into a sky full of gloom. Its hands were still a foot away from Chen Fei, but this foot was like a chasm, impossible to cross. As one strike landed, Chen Fei¡¯s figure had already appeared on the other side, the blade in his hand continuing its descent. ¡°Boom!¡± With another resounding explosion, yet another Evil being shattered into fragments, its spiritual essence forcibly extracted and surging into the Qianyuan Sword. For Chen Fei, whether it was a Third-Tier early-stage Evil being or a Third-Tier late-stage one, there was no difference at all. They were all dealt with in a single strike. In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei had swiftly dispatched seven Third-Tier Evil beings. As for those below Third-Tier, they were instantly pulverized by the aftermath of the battle. These Evil beings were caught off guard by Chen Fei¡¯s onslaught, drawn in by the Evil Temptation and the allure of energy and blood. They never expected that this would be their fate. Attempting to flee, they found that Chen Fei had no intention of letting them escape. With a few more strikes, several more Evil beings fell. The ones a bit further away, witnessing this scene, creatures born of resentment, were suddenly driven into a frenzy. If they weren¡¯t given a way out, then they would all perish together! The surrounding Evil beings all charged towards Chen Fei, abandoning defense in favor of attacking him. Chen Fei lifted his eyelids slightly, a layer of flowing light rippling over his body¡¯s surface. Those Evil hands that reached for him not only failed to harm him but were instead dissolved by the flowing light on Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Profound Heavenly Sword technique was primarily derived from the fusion of the protective techniques passed down from the Tiandao Sect and the Fengwu Pavilion. If one¡¯s perception was strong enough, one could discern that the flowing light on Chen Fei¡¯s body surface was not merely a simple shield but was composed of countless fine sword essences. When Chen Fei reached the peak of the Three Flowers Converging, elevating his cultivation to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Profound Heavenly Sword technique finally revealed its ultimate combat prowess. Setting aside its offensive power, just now, one sword against one Evil being had already explained everything. Under the Profound Heavenly Sword technique, unless Chen Fei¡¯s elemental energy was depleted, it was difficult to injure him in the slightest. Evils under the late-stage Third-Tier would be directly injured by the power of the Profound Heavenly Sword technique. Chen Fei stood there motionless; these Evil beings could essentially kill themselves in their attempts to attack him. Therefore, at this moment, facing the attacks of these Evil beings, Chen Fei didn¡¯t dodge in the slightest. He simply charged forward, struck with his sword, extracted the spiritual essence, and then appeared in front of another Evil being. The Qianyuan Sword within the Qiankun Bag was now trembling incessantly from the tremendous spiritual essence bombardment. After the Qianyuan Sword was promoted to a high-grade spiritual treasure, Chen Fei had consecutively slain several late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm powerhouses, and those spiritual essences had significantly increased the sword¡¯s spirituality. However, there is a huge threshold between high-grade spiritual treasures and top-grade spiritual treasures, a threshold that ordinary treasures simply cannot surpass. Just like the difference between the late-stage and peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the same applies to spiritual treasures. But at this moment, Chen Fei had provided so much spiritual essence that the Qianyuan Sword didn¡¯t need to absorb it meticulously as before, striving not to waste a single bit. Chen Fei¡¯s intention was to let the Qianyuan Sword indulge itself, not caring about utilizing every bit of spiritual essence, as long as it could enhance its spirituality. How it absorbed didn¡¯t matter, even if it wasted a lot. The result of this was a sharp increase in the sword¡¯s spirituality. It was already close to the threshold of a top-grade spiritual treasure, and now it not only reached it directly but even began to consume its spirituality to enhance its own quality. Using spirituality to enhance one¡¯s own quality forcibly was a half-hearted endeavor. Normally, spirituality drove the natural strengthening of the material with the help of the natural aura of heaven and earth, a process that takes time. But now, with so much spirituality and Chen Fei¡¯s own strength reaching the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Qianyuan Sword, as a high-grade spiritual treasure, could no longer keep up with Chen Fei¡¯s pace. So, taking advantage of the abundant spirituality at present, Chen Fei decided to forcibly enhance it once more. In less than a moment, what was originally densely packed Evil beings surrounding the area had now been cleared out by more than half. These Evil beings, born of resentment, went from wanting to escape at the beginning to becoming frantic later on. But now, with Chen Fei¡¯s escalating slaughter of Evil beings, their madness had long disappeared. Evil beings possess intelligence, and seeking fortune and avoiding disaster is instinctual for them. When madness no longer serves its purpose, choosing to escape becomes almost inevitable. But these Evil beings wanted to flee, yet Chen Fei gave them no chance at all. With each step and each strike, sometimes several Evil beings would fall. Chen Fei had only taken a dozen steps, and within a radius of several miles, the Evil beings were all eradicated. Chen Fei pointed diagonally at the broken ruler in his hand, then turned to look to his right. At some point, dozens of late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had gathered there. They looked at Chen Fei, their eyes filled with shock. In their eyes, the Evil beings they could barely handle were easily dealt with by Chen Fei. Those Evil beings, which were enough to overwhelm them, were now all gone, slain without a trace. The peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was undoubtedly powerful, a pursuit in the lifetime of many Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. But the level of strength exhibited by this unfamiliar late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator before them was something they could never have imagined. Tong Linyun stood among the crowd, looking at Chen Fei from afar, filled with admiration. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and seventy percent of the surrounding spiritual essence entered the Qianyuan Sword, while the remaining thirty percent was stuffed into the Concealment Bell. Although the Qianyuan Sword had already greatly enhanced itself, there was simply too much spiritual essence for it to consume. At this moment, the Qianyuan Sword had fallen completely silent, all its spirituality restrained as it entered the final stage of enhancement. For Chen Fei now, most spiritual treasures were of little use. Chen Fei also rarely bothered to collect any particular treasures, aside from the Qianyuan Sword and the broken ruler, most of which were obtained from other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Among the many spiritual treasures, the Concealment Bell possessed particularly unique effects. While its defensive capabilities were average, its ability to conceal one¡¯s aura and figure was exceptionally strong. Although it was slightly inferior in rank as a middle-grade spiritual treasure, why not give the surplus spiritual essence to the Concealment Bell and elevate its rank? Feeling the surging spiritual essence, the entire body of the Concealment Bell trembled slightly, its spirituality filled with excitement. At the level of spiritual treasures, while the spirituality nurtured may not be as intelligent as an ordinary person¡¯s, it was not far off. When the Concealment Bell was taken by Chen Fei initially, it was quite reluctant. After all, it had spent many years in the Thousand Yard Sect and had grown accustomed to the atmosphere of the sect¡¯s techniques. But Chen Fei was too strong, and the Concealment Bell had no choice. And now, with the influx of spiritual essence, the Thousand Yard Sect? What sect was that? In just a moment, the Concealment Bell also fell silent, beginning its transformation. Dark energy pervaded the surroundings as Chen Fei continued to perform the Evil Temptation, his hands forming seals. There were always some Evil beings who couldn¡¯t make it in time. With the dense Yin energy here, Chen Fei didn¡¯t even need to display his own energy and blood; those Evil beings would naturally be drawn over. Several tens of miles away, at a stream, Elder Ran Xindian of the Tianya Sect stood with a sword in hand, his aura declining to the point of almost collapsing. Ran Xindian¡¯s expression was neither happy nor sad. Despite being on the verge of death, Ran Xindian¡¯s state of mind remained consistent. ¡°To travel to the ends of the earth, to explore the ends of the earth, and to reach the ends of the earth.¡± With goals and pursuits also comes the realization of one¡¯s mortality. This was the characteristic of the Tianya Sect¡¯s techniques, and Ran Xindian¡¯s own temperament was in perfect harmony with the sect¡¯s inheritance. Therefore, decades ago, Ran Xindian had already reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Many within the Thousand Feathers Alliance believed that Ran Xindian might become the next Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, but so far, Ran Xindian had yet to achieve the breakthrough. The Mountain Sea Realm was a barrier that had halted countless cultivators in their tracks. Qin Bingxiu and his two companions looked down at Ran Xindian. Just as they were about to continue their joint effort to kill him, Qin Bingxiu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and his movements paused involuntarily. Guo Xuanji and Si Huayuan glanced at Qin Bingxiu with some curiosity. Although they had been fellow cultivators for over two hundred years, the three of them couldn¡¯t exactly read each other¡¯s minds. However, sometimes, expressions could reveal a lot. ¡°Deal with Ran Xindian first!¡± Qin Bingxiu muttered lowly. The next moment, a formidable sword essence pressed down towards Ran Xindian. However, compared to the systematic approach just now, Qin Bingxiu undoubtedly appeared a bit more hurried at this moment. Guo Xuanji and Si Huayuan nodded and continued their combined attack. In less than fifteen minutes, Ran Xindian ultimately couldn¡¯t withstand the siege of three peers of the same level and fell into the stream. Qin Bingxiu reached out and grabbed Ran Xindian¡¯s spiritual essence, summoned the portal of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion hidden in the void, stepped through it, and arrived before the altar. ¡°What happened?¡± Si Huayuan asked in confusion. ¡°There were quite a few deaths among the Evil beings inside the Mysterious realm,¡± Qin Bingxiu said as he used his elemental energy to delineate the terrain of the entire Mysterious realm, pointing to a specific location. Guo Xuanji and Si Huayuan remained silent. It was normal for there to be many deaths among the Evil beings; after all, the Evil beings were to be slain by Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. In a direct confrontation, it was impossible for the Evil beings to emerge unscathed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Qin Bingxiu was certainly aware of this fact, but the fact that he brought up this matter again indicated that something was amiss. ¡°However, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body hasn¡¯t absorbed much spiritual essence!¡± Qin Bingxiu¡¯s voice was firm. Qin Bingxiu wouldn¡¯t normally pay attention to how many Evil beings died inside the Mysterious realm; they were expendable, just like the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, all meant to nourish Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body. But now, with Evil beings dying but not contributing spiritual essence, this was absolutely unacceptable. Without the nourishment from these Evil beings, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body would likely struggle to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm.. Chapter 658 - Chapter 658: Sweep Chapter 658: Sweep Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Has Thousand-Eyed Ghoul left?¡± Si Huayuan frowned. ¡°I sensed something amiss and let it go ahead first,¡± Tan Bingxiu nodded. At this moment, the altar was swiftly shifting in the void. Compared to the usual peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the speed of this shift was much faster. Unless there was a power like that of the Mountain Sea Realm, with this altar, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was already standing invincible within the Mysterious realm. Now, the altar was rushing towards the area where a large number of Evils were disappearing. Tan Bingxiu wanted to see who exactly was causing such a disturbance. Outside the city of bewilderment, Chen Fei stood on the mountain hollow. The surrounding Evil energy had become so dense that it covered an area of about two square kilometers. The Concealment Bell was originally in a state of silent ascension, but then Chen Fei used Spiritual Essence behind it, forcibly waking it up. In its confusion, the Concealment Bell found that it had ascended. From a middle-grade magic treasure, it ascended to a top-grade magic treasure. Relying on a massive amount of Spiritual Essence, it directly smashed through the so-called transformation period. Chen Fei looked at the Concealment Bell emitting a faint light in his hand. Both its defensive and suppressing abilities had increased significantly. For Chen Fei now, the Concealment Bell could barely be used. Chen Fei casually put away the Concealment Bell and looked up into the sky. Suddenly, hundreds of beams of light smashed towards Chen Fei. These beams of light were pitch-black and cold, just looking at them made one¡¯s mind sway, difficult to control. ¡°Hiss.¡± The beams of light struck the mountain range, and silently, half of a mountain peak disappeared. in midair, the colossal body of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul appeared, nearly a thousand eyeballs blinked continuously, then all focused on the front. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared, looking at the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul before him. Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, except for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion and the Shadow Abyss Sect, Chen Fei was probably the most familiar with it. Back in the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei had almost been caught up by Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. At that time, if Chen Fei had truly been caught, given the difference in their realms, there would have been no chance for Chen Fei to escape. But also because of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, Chen Fei obtained the inheritance techniques of the other nine top forces. Although they were incomplete, when fused together, they led to the creation of the present Profound Heavenly Sword. Now meeting again, Chen Fei was already at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with both sides at the same level, and there was no need for Chen Fei to flee. The nearly thousand eyeballs of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul stared firmly at Chen Fei. There was a strange sense of familiarity with this human in Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, always feeling like they had met somewhere before. However, these thoughts were unimportant; the main goal was to kill this human! In the distance, all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts felt a sinking feeling in their hearts as soon as Thousand-Eyed Ghoul appeared, a chaotic sensation spreading in their sea of consciousness. Some of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators with lower cultivation quickly bowed their heads, afraid to look at Thousand-Eyed Ghoul again. ¡°This opponent is formidable. Let¡¯s join forces to kill him!¡± someone whispered, then directly charged towards Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. The other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators glanced at each other, then all rose into the air the next moment. Chen Fei displayed formidable strength, but this Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, some well-informed individuals had heard about the encounter of the Shadow Abyss Sect in the past. Having two peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators and dozens of disciples joining forces at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they had ultimately let Thousand-Eyed Ghoul escape. Even when Min Yanlu personally intervened, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul still managed to flee successfully. Although there were some other reasons involved, these incidents were enough to prove the ferocity of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Now that they had finally managed to produce a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, if they allowed the other side to be injured, then the remaining people would have no hope of leaving this Mysterious realm. Thousand-Eyed Ghoul sensed the movements of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators below, and its eyeballs suddenly rotated, staring at those cultivators. The next moment, the figures reflected in the pupils of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul began to distort and deform. In reality, those Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who rushed over also suddenly halted in mid-air. Their physical bodies showed no change whatsoever, but at this moment, their minds in their sea of consciousness began to twist, just like the figures reflected in the pupils of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, being distorted by an invisible force. All the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators began to show signs of pain on their faces. The lower their cultivation, the more pronounced the agony Even those in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, although they could still resist for the time being, their bodies were already immobilized. In the Boundless Sea, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was formidable, but it would never be strong to such an extent. However, now this was a Mysterious realm, equivalent to the territory of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. With the favorable circumstances, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s power received a significant boost. Before these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could even begin their assault, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had already dealt with them using nearly a hundred eyeballs. Meanwhile, the remaining eyeballs of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul continued to stare at Chen Fei. The reflection of Chen Fei¡¯s figure within them also began to fluctuate. However, no matter how Thousand-Eyed Ghoul exerted its power, Chen Fei¡¯s mind remained unyielding. Chen Fei looked at Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, and suddenly, the roar of a Suppressing Dragon Elephant resounded. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Over a hundred eyeballs of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul suddenly burst open, causing its entire body to violently tremble. A sharp howl emanated from Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s mouth. Chen Fei took a step forward with his right foot, arriving in front of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul in an instant. The Three Flowers of Combined Aperture trembled slightly, and the surging elemental power circulated along mysterious pathways. Chen Fei¡¯s already elevated aura soared once again. Forbidden Technique, Five Gates! The same forbidden technique, when used by individuals of different realms, had vastly different effects. There were Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak martial artists who used forbidden techniques in battles, such as the Supreme Elder Yan Xuanji of the Tiandao Sect, who had directly used a forbidden technique during the battle at the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s mountain gate. For sects like the Tiandao Sect with specialized inheritance for body refinement, it wasn¡¯t difficult to understand that they would regularly use forbidden techniques in combat if they cultivated the Tiandao Art to a profound level. However, a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator using the Five Gates forbidden technique in battle was definitely unheard of and unseen. The elemental power of a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was extremely robust. Opening just one gate of the forbidden technique would strain the body to the point of being unable to bear it. Opening five gates, wouldn¡¯t the body simply explode? The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the distance, who had just caught their breath after witnessing Chen Fei¡¯s backlash from controlling the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, were about to continue rushing towards Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to support Chen Fei. However, they were all frozen in place by Chen Fei¡¯s unreasonable act of unleashing a forbidden technique. The surging elemental power rapidly circulated within Chen Fei¡¯s body. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s physique nearing the limits of the Mountain Sea Barrier, he felt a tremendous pressure. Inside his body, many subtle areas were damaged. It started with just a little, but as time passed, these damages would worsen. Eventually, a chain reaction would occur, becoming uncontrollable. But with the unparalleled recovery power of controlling the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, as soon as the damage began, it was immediately repaired, leaving no chance for it to escalate. Thousand-Eyed Ghoul continued to roar in agony due to the bursting of its eyeballs. Its inherent nature was to seek revenge at any cost, and it harbored deep hatred towards Chen Fei. However, as Chen Fei unleashed the forbidden technique with an overwhelming momentum, surprisingly, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s emotions seemed to become somewhat rational. Although it would take an extremely long time to recover from the loss of over a hundred eyeballs, it was ultimately possible to recover. The next moment, the body of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul suddenly became ethereal and disappeared directly into the void of the Mysterious realm. Stimulated by Chen Fei¡¯s current aura, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, without hesitation, chose to flee directly from its heart. A beam of light shot out from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, firmly locking onto Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Whether it was due to practicing the technique of controlling the Suppressing Dragon Elephant or gaining a deeper understanding of the soul, Chen Fei seemed to perceive something he hadn¡¯t seen before when he employed his Heavenly Eye technique. Previously, the Heavenly Eye¡¯s vision had comprised a world composed entirely of lines. But now, on top of these lines, many more nodes had appeared. The position where Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was about to flee was one of these nodes in the void. Chen Fei raised his broken ruler and thrust it forward. The sword energy cut through the air, then suddenly disappeared, entering the void. The next moment, the void oscillated, and the figure of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, which had long since blurred and disappeared, suddenly reappeared in mid-air. Among the hundreds of eyeballs on Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s body, there was a sense of confusion. How could this instinctive action of fleeing into the void fail? Before Thousand-Eyed Ghoul could understand the reason, Chen Fei had already appeared in front of it, thrusting the broken ruler forward. This time, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was already too late to escape. Moreover, because its attempt to flee into the void had failed, it was caught off guard when faced with Chen Fei¡¯s attack. ¡°Aah!¡± Before the broken ruler could truly fall, an unimaginable force had already pressed down on Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s body. Thousand-Eyed Ghoul screamed in astonishment as its eyeballs began to burst one by one. The frenzied and chaotic power filled the surroundings, causing the elemental energy of heaven and earth to boil. At the cost of self-harm and even its foundation, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul had exchanged for formidable power. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive force swept out, instantly flattening the accumulated Evil energy below. The ground trembled violently, mountains shattered, and the earth cracked open. A massive figure was sent flying backward, crashing into the ground. The ground undulated violently like water, then turned into powder, rising into the sky. With just one move, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul hadn¡¯t died, but it had been severely injured. The remaining eyeballs of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul watched Chen Fei, devoid of their usual cunning and coldness, replaced only by fear and dread. Thousand-Eyed Ghoul no longer attempted to flee into the void but instead flew directly upwards, frantically darting towards a distant location. If it continued to fight, it would truly die. Chen Fei looked down at Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, leaning forward slightly. Like a sharp blade cutting through the sky, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in front of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul in an instant. In terms of speed, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t dare claim to be the best among Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, but in this Mysterious realm, there was absolutely no one who could escape Chen Fei¡¯s pursuit. Either you don¡¯t appear, or if you do, don¡¯t expect to leave again! ¡°Aah!¡± Seeing that Chen Fei didn¡¯t leave any chance for survival, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul let out a desperate roar, its entire body boiling with energy. ¡°Boom!¡± Another sword strike was unleashed, and despite Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s desperate efforts, it still couldn¡¯t withstand the attack. This time, Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s body dissipated by more than half. For a martial artist, it would have been considered dead by now. Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was still alive, but death was not far away. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing once again in front of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, whose eyes now held only despair. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Stop!¡± A sudden shout echoed throughout the entire Mysterious realm as Tan Bingxiu and the other two appeared in mid-air, just in time to witness the heavily injured and dying Thousand-Eyed Ghoul. Chen Fei glanced up at Tan Bingxiu and the others, then swung the broken ruler directly. The emotions of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, which had been fluctuating due to the appearance of Tan Bingxiu and the others, abruptly ceased. With a deafening roar, the body of Thousand-Eyed Ghoul turned into ashes.. Chapter 659 - Chapter 659: Arrogant Chapter 659: Arrogant Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was formidable indeed, having once single-handedly withstood the entire Shadow Abyss Sect and escaped unscathed. Evading pursuit from formidable experts of the Mountain Sea Realm was no small feat. Granted, they never came face to face; if they had, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul would have been slain with just a single move. Yet, managing to elude such a pursuit was already an extraordinary achievement. However, in this mysterious realm, where the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul was most familiar, he was unexpectedly struck down by Chen Fei in just three moves. This outcome took both the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul and Tan Bingxiu completely by surprise. From the moment Tan Bingxiu dispatched the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul to the arrival of their group, the time elapsed was actually quite short. Yet, within this brief period, the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul met his demise. What¡¯s more crucial, Tan Bingxiu sensed that after the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s death, his spiritual essence was not absorbed into the altar as expected but intercepted elsewhere. 50 many Evils, yet none of the spiritual essences reached the altar. This was a blow to their plans at the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. This demanded retribution, and retribution must be severe! Tan Bingxiu and his two companions¡¯ expressions darkened, forming a formation that connected them. The Three Talents Formation, a rather ordinary formation, yet it effectively coordinated the strength of the three individuals. There are few formations capable of coordinating peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, at least within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. And this Three Talents Formation, refined over decades by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, is considered a rare formation indeed. Majestic power circulated between the three individuals, their momentum shrouding the area for miles around. Those Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, just recovering from the onslaught of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul¡¯s attacks, looked at Tan Bingxiu and his companions hovering in mid-air, feeling as if they were weighed down by a towering mountain. Though they could still rush to aid against the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, there were significant differences between Evils and martial artists. Sometimes, having more people could indeed unleash formidable power. However, martial artists who knew each other too well, charging recklessly without any formation, would only be slaughtered at will by peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Yet, watching Chen Fei being besieged by Tan Bingxiu and his companions, if Chen Fei were to be defeated, the fate of these onlookers wouldn¡¯t fare much better. ¡°Trap one of them!¡± Zhao Hong roared loudly. Being at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm himself, he understood better than anyone the might of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. In the next moment, Zhao Hong took the lead and charged towards Tan Bingxiu and his companions, with other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators following closely behind, showing no hesitation. Guo Xuanji frowned as he watched the approaching Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. In usual circumstances, Guo Xuanji would have had no trouble dispatching these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators one by one. However, facing Chen Fei, the man who nearly crushed and slew the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, he couldn¡¯t afford to be distracted. But if these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators weren¡¯t dealt with, they would undoubtedly cause significant trouble in the upcoming battle. ¡°Split!¡± Tan Bingxiu shouted, his hands forming seals, sending ripples of fluctuation emanating from his body. The entire mysterious realm trembled violently, and those Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators charging towards them suddenly found themselves unable to approach Tan Bingxiu and his companions, no matter how they leaped. Spatial Division. This method had isolated Gu Danying and her companions when they first fell into this mysterious realm. This mysterious realm, managed by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion for so many years, had endless applications. However, such Spatial Division required the consumption of the power of the Shen Yuanjun¡¯s physical form. But now, there was no better option. They had to slay Chen Fei first, then deal with the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. The situation had reached its most critical point. If the Evils and spiritual essences of those Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were intercepted again, it would likely not be sufficient for the Shen Yuanjun¡¯s physical form to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Their plans at the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would then be further delayed. The three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators within the Thousand Feathers Alliance were currently searching everywhere for them. If they were to leave any traces within the alliance, there would be risks of being discovered. The divided Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators began to fiercely attack the surrounding spatial barriers. The barriers trembled continuously, but breaking them in a short period was proving to be difficult. However, this amount of time was already sufficient for Tan Bingxiu and his companions to deal with the most significant variable before them. Chen Fei guided the vast spiritual essence of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul into the Concealment Bell, causing the bell¡¯s body to tremble violently. At the peak of the third tier, what formidable power this was. Though Evils didn¡¯t possess the so-called powers from the Three Flowers like martial artists, they had other similar supporting forces. For a treasure to possess such power, one can imagine its rarity. Among all the treasures within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, only the Concealment Bell enjoyed such treatment, absorbing the spiritual essence of a peak third-tier anomaly. The might of the Concealment Bell continued to grow, its consciousness now in a state of confusion. Who exactly was this new master of mine? If I were still in the Thousand Yard Sect, an experience like this would be something I might not see even after waiting for thousands of years. Chen Fei¡¯s right foot touched the ground, causing ripples to spread across the entire surface. In the next moment, his figure flickered, and he had already appeared in front of Si Huayuan. In the same realm, there were differences in strength. Naturally, this applied to peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators as well. Compared to the other two, Si Huayuan¡¯s aura was slightly weaker. Though not obvious, Si Huayuan was indeed a weak point. 51 Huayuan stared at Chen Fei, making no attempt to evade. He thrust his long sword directly, while at the same time, ripples emerged beside him, and two more swords suddenly appeared, all aiming at Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± The thunderous explosion echoed like roaring thunder, and a tremendous power swept across all directions. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered slightly, disappearing from the original spot, only to reappear behind. The sharp sword intent emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, piercing through the void behind him. These were the sword energies that Tan Bingxiu and Guo Xuanji had launched into Chen Fei¡¯s body, but they didn¡¯t inflict any damage on him. At this moment, the speed at which the Elemental energy circulated within Chen Fei¡¯s body was several times faster than usual. It was exceedingly difficult for external forces to invade his body. Chen Fei raised his head. Although Tan Bingxiu and Guo Xuanji hadn¡¯t moved their bodies, their attacks had appeared on both sides of Si Huayuan. The formation created by the three of them might not concentrate all their power on one person, but it allowed them to ignore distance limitations. Facing one person was like facing a simultaneous siege from three. It was no wonder that cultivators like Gu Danying, at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, couldn¡¯t muster any counterattack when facing the three of them. Tan Bingxiu, Guo Xuanji, and Chen Fei could even take down others without the slightest harm. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered with contemplation, while Tan Bingxiu and his companions stared at him as if facing a formidable enemy, their eyes filled with coldness and fear. With the demise of the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul and Chen Fei demonstrating his strength, they only realized the extent of Chen Fei¡¯s power when they truly clashed just now. With the strength of one person, he was able to withstand the combined assault of three peers at the same level. Astonishingly, both sides seemed evenly matched! Sensing the operation of the five forbidden techniques within Chen Fei¡¯s body, they couldn¡¯t help but wonder: shouldn¡¯t this method of fighting reach its peak and then immediately decline? How was it possible that the opponent¡¯s momentum remained high, unaffected by the internal forbidden techniques? Even the recent confrontation failed to disrupt the balance of his Elemental energy. It was as if the opponent treated the forbidden techniques as ordinary techniques. Every martial artist had such thoughts. After all, the utilization of forbidden techniques led to an instant surge in combat power, but few martial artists could achieve this. Yet, not only did the opponent achieve it, but he also utilized five forbidden techniques right from the start, which was simply unimaginable. Moreover, the opponent¡¯s method of absorbing the essence of heaven and earth directly bypassed the rules they had set, and the will of the Shen Yuanjun within the essence of heaven and earth had no effect on him whatsoever. So many inconsistencies, yet all appearing at once. ¡°We have no intention of being enemies with you, sir. You may leave now, and if you have any relatives or friends, they may also leave with you,¡± Tan Bingxiu pondered for a moment and spoke. Continuing to fight Chen Fei might lead to victory. After all, this was their mysterious realm, their territory. However, even if they were to win, it could end up being a Pyrrhic victory. Among the three of them, someone might end up losing their life. With a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator about to appear at the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, losing a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator at this time would be too much of a loss. Furthermore, when Tan Bingxiu broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the future and sought revenge on the person before him now, they would have the initiative in their hands. There was no need to engage in a direct confrontation at this moment! In the distance, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who were attacking the spatial barriers involuntarily stopped their actions. Although the space was divided, they could clearly see Tan Bingxiu¡¯s mouth forming the words. Facing the siege of three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, would you choose to leave if they allowed it? Engaging in a hard fight might result in them being drawn into it, but by simply nodding, they could leave directly. If it were them, they would probably agree without hesitation. But once Chen Fei truly left, what would these people do? Faced with the power displayed by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, they had no ability to resist whatsoever! However, forcing Chen Fei to stay was beyond their capabilities, and they didn¡¯t have the face to do such a thing. All decisions could only be made by Chen Fei. The weak could only accept arrangements without the right to choose! ¡°I have quite a few relatives and friends,¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly upon hearing Tan Bingxiu¡¯s words, pointing towards the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the distance. ¡°I¡¯m taking all these people, as well as those in other locations within the mysterious realm, with me!¡± ¡°Arrogant!¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Guo Xuanji shouted angrily. They simply didn¡¯t want to make unnecessary sacrifices before the Fallen Heaven Pavilion took off, so they were willing to risk being discovered by a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator and let Chen Fei leave. Yet, the opponent was so ignorant of what was good for them, wanting to take away all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Did they really think they were so easily bullied? ¡°If you refuse to leave, then stay!¡± Tan Bingxiu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. In the next moment, his aura suddenly surged, and the forbidden technique within the Fallen Heaven forbidden technique, Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens, was unleashed! The pressure on martial artists from forbidden techniques was immense, typically reserved for desperate situations. However, in the mysterious realm of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, there was the will of the Shen Yuanjun within the essence of heaven and earth. In such circumstances, compared to using forbidden techniques in the outside world, here in the mysterious realm, the burden could be partially borne by the mysterious realm itself. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Guo Xuanji and Si Huayuan also unleashed forbidden techniques. With their auras bolstered by the formation, they surged even more powerfully than before, causing the entire mysterious realm to tremble. ¡°Ha-ha-ha!¡± Chen Fei laughed loudly, his Elemental energy, which had been rapidly circulating, suddenly halted, then resumed at an even more exaggerated speed. A ripple spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Forbidden technique, six gates! Chapter 660 - Chapter 660: Incomparable Chapter 660: Incomparable Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translat.cn The sound of energy and blood flowing was like the roar of mountains and rivers in turmoil, causing Chen Fei¡¯s skin to tremble slightly as the intense power surged from within, continuously challenging the constraints of the flesh. However, in the end, this explosive force was forcefully suppressed by Chen Fei and completely held in his hands. Tan Bingxiu and the other two had originally intended to rush towards Chen Fei, but when Chen Fei unleashed this sixth forbidden technique, they were shocked and froze in place. Five forbidden techniques had already been hard to imagine, and now the opponent had unleashed six? How had his physique been tempered to withstand such exaggerated force without showing any signs of weakness or vulnerability? Originally intending to use forbidden techniques to forcefully kill Chen Fei, Tan Bingxiu and the others were now stopped in their tracks by Chen Fei¡¯s actions. Both sides had returned to their previous stalemate, neither able to overcome the other. Or perhaps, they might have been the first to give in. Not everyone could continue fighting indefinitely after using forbidden techniques. Forbidden techniques were used desperately and could only be sustained for a move or two. The physical body and vital points would be the first to give in, forcing the cessation of the forbidden techniques. Otherwise, the enemy might not even die in the end; they might burst and perish first. Tan Bingxiu and the other two exchanged a glance, their expressions grim. How had this person suddenly appeared, and the broken ruler in his hand was clearly the same shattered spiritual treasure from before? When the spiritual treasure emerged, they had also gone, but in the end, they gained nothing. Among the powerful figures present at that time, there was no one like the person before them now. Countless doubts swirled in the minds of Tan Bingxiu and the other two, and now it was a dilemma. Either they continued to fight, and the victor would be revealed after the battle. Or they expended the power of the mysterious realm to forcibly exile the opponent. However, because it would be a forced action, it not only required a significant amount of power like Shen Yuanjun, but also the likelihood of being discovered by a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner would greatly increase due to the tremendous momentum. ¡°Attack!¡± Tan Bingxiu shouted lowly, the power within him surged once again, activating the second forbidden technique. At this moment, there was no possibility of retreat. They would engage directly in combat, even if they couldn¡¯t inherit the power of Shen Yuanjun, and break through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the next few days due to internal injuries. But since the opponent had deceived them so, they would fight to the end! Guo Xuanji and Si Huayuan also unleashed the second forbidden technique, causing their aura to surge once again. However, with two forbidden techniques, they had indeed reached the limit of Tan Bingxiu and the others, even exceeding it. The skin of the three individuals instantly turned red, and blood beads seeped out from their pores. Their peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm physique couldn¡¯t stop the riot of elemental energy within their bodies. Forbidden techniques weren¡¯t something you could use three techniques at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and then five techniques at the later stage or pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Most of the time, at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm you could maximally use three techniques, but by the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, you might not even withstand using one technique because the elemental energy increased significantly compared to before. After being stimulated by the forbidden techniques, the situation only became more exaggerated, and their bodies couldn¡¯t endure such impact. It was precisely because of this that when they saw Chen Fei unleash five forbidden techniques, they found it unbelievable. With six forbidden techniques, it was already breaking through their imagination. But at this moment, Tan Bingxiu and the others had no retreat. They either had to kill or compromise, risking the possibility of being discovered by the Mountain Sea Realm. Compared to the latter possibility, they would rather perish together! Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated, and a figure appeared by his side, it was his clone. The next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s aura surged like boiling oil over a blazing fire. Forbidden technique, seven gates! This was the highest number of forbidden techniques Chen Fei had opened since he began practicing them. Summoning his clone was for the sake of the Conjoined Body Technique, which could help Chen Fei¡¯s main body share the pressure. However, the clone was now too weak. The terrifying pressure of the seven forbidden techniques lasted only a moment, causing the clone¡¯s aura to decline rapidly. Chen Fei tilted his head slightly upward, and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering was directly activated. Although he had only spent less than an hour with these techniques, during that time, Chen Fei had been actively practicing them in combat. As a result, the proficiency of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering continued to improve. Now, they had reached a level where they could be used effectively. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering techniques were from the Mountain Sea Realm. Although they were still rudimentary in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, their power could not be underestimated. Moreover, with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Trio Techniques, at this moment, as Chen Fei mobilized his soul power, both his mental and physical strength instantly increased. His physique resisted the onslaught of the raging elemental energy, while his mind controlled these energies, allowing them to be completely transformed into Chen Fei¡¯s own power. Only by mastering it, could one possess true power. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering added an additional strength to the original Three Flowers. ¡°Buzz!¡± A powerful fluctuation swept through the surroundings, even forcibly dispelling the will of Shen Yuanjun from the energy of heaven and earth. The will of Shen Yuanjun was indeed strong, nearing the critical point of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, under the influence of the seven forbidden techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s will and mental strength couldn¡¯t be underestimated. The expressions of Tan Bingxiu and the others changed drastically in an instant as they watched Chen Fei display his dominance after unleashing the seven forbidden techniques. They didn¡¯t know what to make of it anymore. How could he continue to stack forbidden techniques like this? Seven forbidden techniques! It sounded like something out of a fairy tale. Moreover, just now, they had sensed a trace of soul fluctuation. Tan Bingxiu and the others were already at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and the Three Flowers had been nurturing their souls subtly over time. Although they couldn¡¯t control their souls, they still had some perception. However, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering were still too rudimentary, so when they were unleashed, they appeared somewhat crude. He has already mastered the power of the soul? Does that mean that the gates of the Mountain Sea Realm have opened halfway for this person? in the distance, practitioners at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t perceive the changes in Chen Fei¡¯s aura due to the spatial division, but they could clearly see the change in the expressions of Tan Bingxiu and the others. Has the situation changed? Suddenly, Si Huayuan looked towards the incarnation behind Chen Fei, and his eyes widened slightly. The aura of this incarnation was completely different from Chen Fei¡¯s at the moment, because it was Chen Fei¡¯s true aura. Thus, Si Huayuan immediately recognized him. Wasn¡¯t this the prodigy they had been looking for to kill Chen Daoheng and Yan Gongli? In just over a decade, he had broken through from the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and now he even mastered the power of the soul? This was either due to being possessed by some old monster, or else how could such an absurd thing happen! Chen Fei looked at the expressions of Tan Bingxiu and the others. Stepping back with his right foot, amidst the bursting of the air, Chen Fei disappeared from his original position, then reappeared in front of Si Huayuan. Just now, they were evenly matched. Now, Chen Fei wanted to see if the opponent could still withstand his attacks after unleashing the seven forbidden techniques. Si Huayuan¡¯s expression was solemn, while Tan Bingxiu and Guo Xuanji appeared beside him in a flash. Although formations could eliminate distance restrictions on their attacks, there was still a limit to the amount of power they could convey. As Chen Fei thrust the broken ruler in his hand, in the eyes of Si Huayuan and the others, it appeared like an ancient behemoth roaring ferociously towards them. It was an unprecedented mental shock. This wasn¡¯t Chen Fei using a mental technique; it was simply that the force was so powerful that it caused their minds to tremble, instinctively making them step back. The power was so overwhelming that it was almost unbelievable. ¡°Seal!¡± Tan Bingxiu roared angrily. The three of them changed their sword stances, encompassing the heavens, the earth, and the sea within their sword forms. Every aspect was included, as if they wanted to contain the entire universe. This was a sword technique that could only be executed after mastering the Fallen Heaven Technique to its pinnacle. Only with their combined efforts could they fully unleash this technique within the Fallen Sky Pavilion. Compared to the Black Tortoise Style previously used by Yan Gongli, this technique seemed insignificant. Faced with Chen Fei¡¯s attack, they chose to defend. It was evident in their hearts that they were far inferior to Chen Fei. However, being inferior did not mean they would lose. After unleashing the seven forbidden techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s aura fluctuated, indicating that even these seven forbidden techniques had reached their limits for the opponent. As long as it¡¯s the limit, it will inevitably transition from prosperity to decline. Therefore, as long as they endure through this time, victory will ultimately belong to them! ¡°Hum!¡± The collision produced a burst sound that was surprisingly faint, almost like a gentle breeze. However, the wrinkles and cracks appearing in the void indicated the terrifying power unleashed during the collision. This mysterious realm was extremely sturdy, with almost no possibility of tearing in the Mountain Sea Realm. Yet now, cracks had appeared. ¡°Thud, thud, thud!¡± Tan Bingxiu and the others couldn¡¯t control their bodies and continuously stepped back, their footsteps on the void sounding like thunderclaps. Their throats churned, swallowing down the stagnant blood forcefully. Though their faces were pale, they managed to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s attack completely. Chen Fei¡¯s hair floated backward as the rebounding force flowed into his body. The small wounds, already damaged due to the seven forbidden techniques, began to widen, with much of the flesh directly necrotizing. Chen Fei raised his eyes slightly, and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering activated. The abnormal recovery power began to repair the injuries. Stepping forward, Chen Fei thrust the broken ruler again. If one blow couldn¡¯t shatter this shell, then another would come! Tan Bingxiu and the others looked at Chen Fei¡¯s almost nonchalant demeanor, their shocked expressions now impossible to conceal. What kind of monster was this, exactly! ¡°Hum!¡± Another collision shook the void. The repair that had barely been completed earlier was now torn apart again. A hundred-meter-long crack appeared directly in the sky. Within the crack, black lightning zigzagged, as if heralding the end of the world. Inside Tan Bingxiu and the others¡¯ bodies, the immense force from earlier hadn¡¯t dissipated yet. Now, with another strike, their perfect defensive stance was immediately breached. A dazzling light radiated from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows as he resisted the surging backlash within his body. He took a step forward and thrust out another sword. Tan Bingxiu and the others desperately tried to plug the gap in their defensive stance, but it was too late. Chen Fei¡¯s speed was too fast, and their bodies were still struggling to adjust to the immense force within them. ¡°Boom!¡± The thunderous explosion reverberated throughout the mysterious realm. Everyone within it, startled by the deafening sound, instinctively tightened their bodies, their eyes filled with horror. ¡°Pfft!¡± Tan Bingxiu and the others¡¯ faces were as pale as thin paper, shrouded in a mist of blood. Countless cracks marred Chen Fei¡¯s right arm, revealing deep wounds that exposed bone. The flesh on his shoulder and back, connected to his right arm, had also necrotized. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Expressionless, Chen Fei seemed detached from his own flesh. Stepping forward once again, he arrived in front of Si Huayuan and swept his ruler. ¡°No!¡± Si Huayuan¡¯s eyes widened, and he desperately tried to block with all his might, holding his sword in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± The broken ruler struck the blade, causing it to recoil and slam into Si Huayuan¡¯s body.. Si Huayuan exploded into a mist of blood, leaving nothing but scattered bones behind! Chapter 661 - Chapter 661: You Know Nothing About Power Chapter 661: You Know Nothing About Power Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Tan Bingxiu and Si Huayuan widened their eyes as they watched this scene unfold. They wanted to intervene, but they were too late. Chen Fei¡¯s relentless three moves broke through the defense they had collectively put up. At this moment, their bodies were still numb, only able to watch helplessly as Si Huayuan was slain. ¡°Go!¡± Tan Bingxiu angrily shouted, opening the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion and flying straight away. With the defenses of all three broken, now only two remained. Despite not wanting to admit it, Tan Bingxiu understood they had lost, and lost completely. Although Chen Fei¡¯s physical body couldn¡¯t withstand the power of the Seven Forbidden Techniques at this moment, showing signs of injury and fluctuating breath, he wasn¡¯t at his peak state. However, he still couldn¡¯t be defeated. Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, at most, could be considered minor injuries. Furthermore, Tan Bingxiu observed that the necrotic flesh was rapidly recovering at this moment. Despite the intense conflict between recovery and destruction within his body due to the overwhelming power, overall, Chen Fei¡¯s injuries were improving. With this kind of power coupled with such rapid recovery, this battle was unwinnable from the start. They should have exhausted Chen Fei¡¯s power from the beginning, seizing the opportunity to forcefully move him out while he was distracted. But at that moment, Chen Fei¡¯s power had reached such a level that even if they had wanted to forcefully move him out, it would have been impossible. The power of the Mysterious realm also had its limits, and at that moment, Chen Fei had exceeded the limit of its displacement. Upon hearing Tan Bingxiu¡¯s words, Guo Xuanji didn¡¯t hesitate at all. He quickly followed Tan Bingxiu¡¯s footsteps, and their figures began to fade, guided away by the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. ¡°It wasn¡¯t over yet, why were they rushing like this!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s third eye between his eyebrows had covered the two figures, and in his black-and-white vision, the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion hidden in the void were clearly visible. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s sword energy had swept through the void like a towering giant sword. ¡°Buzz!¡± The gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had trembled violently, and the guiding force had instantly weakened. Tan Bingxiu, being in the front, had not been greatly affected by the impact. However, Guo Xuanji, who had been behind, had felt his speed slowing down as the guiding force weakened. This slowdown had been extremely slight, but in the clash of strong opponents, sometimes victory had hinged on such a fine line. With the Heavenly Eye bestowed upon him, Chen Fei¡¯s mastery of timing had far surpassed that of other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Chen Fei¡¯s figure had seemed to transform into an unparalleled sword, breaking through all obstacles ahead and appearing in front of Guo Xuanji, forcefully blocking his path. Guo Xuanji¡¯s gaze, upon seeing Chen Fei appear before him, was filled with such terror that it almost overflowed from his eyes. Never had Guo Xuanji imagined that one day he would feel such fear towards a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Throughout his life, Guo Xuanji had only revered experts of the Mountain Sea Realm, because the power of the Mountain Sea Realm could determine life and death with just one move, without any room for luck or accidents. And among peers of the same realm, peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, everyone shared the same level of cultivation, and the profundity of their practiced techniques was almost indistinguishable. Even the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, once the strongest force in the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance, and its Fallen Heaven Technique, could be said to be second only to those Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques passed down by Min Yanlu. Facing other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, in a one-on-one situation, Guo Xuanji wouldn¡¯t have thought he would lose, let alone be forcibly slain. But today, just moments ago, Chen Fei¡¯s performance had overturned all of his understanding. As fellow peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, the power displayed by Chen Fei was so mighty that it made other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators look up in awe. Gu Danying, as Min Yanlu¡¯s direct disciple, already possessed astonishing combat prowess. However, compared to Chen Fei, the difference was visible to the naked eye. Even before today, Guo Xuanji couldn¡¯t have imagined that the combat power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could reach such heights. This was unreasonable, and it contradicted the path of martial arts he had witnessed over hundreds of years. Yet, this irrationality persisted right before him. ¡°Ah!¡± Guo Xuanji roared angrily to the sky. He didn¡¯t want to die. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion was on the verge of reaching the Mountain Sea Realm, and he might still have a chance to step into the Mountain Sea Realm in the future. Dying like this, he refused to accept it! Three Forbidden Techniques! Four Forbidden Techniques! Guo Xuanji began to madly unleash Forbidden Techniques. It wasn¡¯t rare to possess Forbidden Techniques; what was rare was how to stack them and use them together without any consequences. Previously, when he had used two Forbidden Techniques, the violent surge of elemental power had already surpassed the limits of Guo Xuanji¡¯s physical body. But now, in this life-threatening crisis, Guo Xuanji¡¯s mind was more focused than ever before. The martial principles that had been somewhat vague to him in the past unexpectedly became clear at this moment. Even Guo Xuanji felt the power of his own soul. Because of the threat of death, he sensed the indomitable power within his own soul. Five Forbidden Techniques! In an impossible situation, Guo Xuanji forcibly elevated the number of Forbidden Techniques he wielded to five. With the majestic power circulating within him, breeding immense confidence, Guo Xuanji stared at Chen Fei and swung his long sword downward. Guo Xuanji¡¯s soul was burning, and the power belonging to the Mountain Sea Realm was now manifesting within his body. If Guo Xuanji survived this battle, he wouldn¡¯t need to rely on the Minghe Record in the future. With his own strength, he had a great chance of entering the Mountain Sea Realm. Between life and death lay great terror, but also great opportunities. Being able to cultivate to the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Guo Xuanji¡¯s talent was unquestionable. Back then, he was a figure who overshadowed his peers. The sixth Forbidden Technique began to brew, and Guo Xuanji¡¯s momentum grew stronger. He wasn¡¯t a fish to be slaughtered at will. Tan Bingxiu, who was about to enter the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, sensed Guo Xuanji¡¯s situation behind him and suddenly stopped in his tracks. With five Forbidden Techniques, and Guo Xuanji actually fully controlling them, perhaps there was still a fight to be had in this battle! Subconsciously, Tan Bingxiu extended a sword. Under the influence of the formation, this sword appeared beside Guo Xuanji and thrust towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei sensed Guo Xuanji¡¯s change and couldn¡¯t help but smile. Such unexpected changes! But the power of the Forbidden Techniques, even if you control it, can you withstand the backlash after you unleash it? ¡°Boom!¡± The severed ruler and the two long swords clashed, creating waves of fluctuations that were no less powerful than the collision moments ago, sweeping outwards. The cracks in the eerie sky became even more apparent. ¡°Puff!¡± Tan Bingxiu¡¯s face turned as pale as wax, instantly severely injured. Without looking back, he rushed towards the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Guo Xuanji, who had been brimming with confidence, suddenly froze. Moments ago, they had shared the burden together, but now he was completely bearing Chen Fei¡¯s power alone. Guo Xuanji realized just how formidable Chen Fei¡¯s power had become. Was this truly the power attainable beneath the Mountain Sea Realm? Starting from his arms, Guo Xuanji¡¯s flesh and blood disintegrated inch by inch. Not only the flesh and blood but also the bones within were crumbling. In the blink of an eye, Guo Xuanji transformed from a living person into a cloud of blood mist. Not only was he crushed by Chen Fei¡¯s power, but also the impact generated by his own use of the five Forbidden Techniques, combined with the external force, far exceeded Guo Xuanji¡¯s imagination. Death by disintegration was almost inevitable for Guo Xuanji. Controlling the five Forbidden Techniques was just an illusion that arose in Guo Xuanji¡¯s mind under the threat of life and death. Guo Xuanji was too unfamiliar with the power of these Forbidden Techniques, and unfamiliarity could lead to misjudgments. And in such a battle, a misjudgment sealed the outcome! Chen Fei looked up at Tan Bingxiu, who had already arrived at the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Tan Bingxiu seemed to feel something and turned to look back at Chen Fei. In the next moment, Chen Fei suddenly disappeared from Tan Bingxiu¡¯s sight. Tan Bingxiu¡¯s heart trembled. In his field of vision, all traces of Chen Fei were lost. This wasn¡¯t a concealment technique. No matter how fast the concealment technique was, as a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Tan Bingxiu could still perceive the traces of flight, just as Chen Fei had suddenly attacked them earlier. That concealment technique had been as fast as lightning, but Tan Bingxiu and the others had caught it. But now, Tan Bingxiu suddenly lost all traces of Chen Fei. This anomaly sent shivers down Tan Bingxiu¡¯s spine. Without any hesitation, Tan Bingxiu stepped into the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. For this Chen Fei, Tan Bingxiu had no other choice. The only thing he could do now was to take control of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body and utilize Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power. Shen Yuanjun had yet to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm, but his power already far surpassed that of ordinary peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Tan Bingxiu believed that with his and Shen Yuanjun¡¯s combined strength, they could definitely kill Chen Fei, and even have a chance to capture him alive after inflicting severe, life-threatening injuries! After planning for over a hundred years, the inability to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm using Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power was an indescribable regret. The death of his longtime companion and senior brother made Tan Bingxiu¡¯s heartache immeasurably. But if Chen Fei were to be refined into a new vessel, given his astonishing talent, entering the Mountain Sea Realm would be almost inevitable. Furthermore, even within the Mountain Sea Realm, there would be opportunities to compensate for the shortcomings of the Minghe Record and become a true master of the realm? As Tan Bingxiu entered the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, he suddenly felt another force forcefully tearing apart the restrictions of the pavilion¡¯s gates. Before Tan Bingxiu could react, he saw a figure landing in front of the altar. Upon seeing the figure clearly, Tan Bingxiu¡¯s heart sank. It was Chen Fei! How did he get in? And why was he so much faster than Tan Bingxiu! ¡°So, this was your plan all along!¡± Chen Fei looked at the youthful figure on the altar, sensing the resonance between this figure and the spiritual energy of the entire eerie realm. His earlier suspicions were finally confirmed. However, Chen Fei had at most considered the presence of spiritual treasures or perhaps a living person cultivating. He never imagined it would be a vessel devoid of consciousness. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Seeing Shen Yuanjun¡¯s vessel, even though Chen Fei had never seen the Minghe Record, he understood some of its implications. Possession, seizing another¡¯s nest, it was nothing new. And now, since this vessel lacked consciousness, the steps of possession could be omitted altogether, and Chen Fei could directly take control. In a sense, this vessel was somewhat similar to a spiritual treasure. However, spiritual treasures were ultimately external objects, whereas this vessel could truly assist cultivators in elevating their cultivation to the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei suddenly turned his head to look at Tan Bingxiu. At some point, Tan Bingxiu had formed hand seals, and the power of the entire altar was resonating with him. Tan Bingxiu was attempting to forcefully take control of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s vessel.. Chapter 662 - Chapter 662: Shen Yuanjun Chapter 662: Shen Yuanjun Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Outside the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, those who were separated by space and were in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm watched as Chen Fei successively slew two peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, ultimately disappearing while chasing after Tan Bingxiu. Each of them looked on with admiration, wishing they could fight alongside Chen Fei. The display of strength by Chen Fei not only subverted Tan Bingxiu and the others¡¯ expectations but also overturned the understanding of these Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. It turned out that even peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts could be distinguished in such a manner. In their eyes, the power displayed by Chen Fei was simply not what one would expect from a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert. However, it was far from reaching the level of a Mountain Sea Realm expert. Especially for those in the late stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, their feelings were the most obvious because their realm had already reached the threshold of the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But the more they understood, the more shocked they felt. Within the gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, there must be great secrets, but unfortunately, they could no longer see them. Now they could only hope for this unfamiliar peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert to completely kill Tan Bingxiu and end this mysterious realm. Inside the altar. Chen Fei saw Tan Bingxiu forming seals, then with a step of his right foot, he appeared in front of Tan Bingxiu and swept down with a foot. At this moment, the number of forbidden techniques within Chen Fei¡¯s body had been reduced to five, and there was no need to use all seven to kill Tan Bingxiu alone. Tan Bingxiu watched as Chen Fei appeared, a hint of triumph flashing in his eyes. The next moment, Tan Bingxiu suddenly disappeared, reappearing directly beside Shen Yuanjun at the altar. Here, Tan Bingxiu possessed a power almost akin to teleportation. He intended to lure Chen Fei away, allowing himself to smoothly take control of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body. With his hands continuously forming seals, Tan Bingxiu then placed his palm on the altar. The power of the altar instantly erupted, creating a shield that enveloped the entire altar. The power of the altar was connected to the entire mysterious realm. Tan Bingxiu didn¡¯t need to block Chen Fei for long, just a moment. Once he took control of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body and completely assimilated the power, it would be time for him to engage in a deadly battle with Chen Fei. As Tan Bingxiu was about to step forward, his body suddenly stiffened, unable to move. A dark figure appeared on the ground, where Chen Fei¡¯s presence, which should have been outside the altar, now distinctly manifested behind him. ¡°Impossible!¡± Tan Bingxiu couldn¡¯t comprehend it, turning his head stiffly to look at Chen Fei. Suddenly, Tan Bingxiu recalled the scene where Chen Fei had disappeared outside earlier. At that moment, Tan Bingxiu couldn¡¯t understand it. Now, with Chen Fei appearing before him again in such a manner, Tan Bingxiu finally began to grasp the situation. Teleportation! Chen Fei had mastered a power similar to teleportation, unlike Tan Bingxiu, who could only use the special formation within the vicinity of the altar to accomplish such a feat. Chen Fei should be able to use this power anywhere, completely controlling the ability to teleport. But how could a martial artist possess such power? Tan Bingxiu had read about some beasts in certain scriptures that had such special talents, but for a martial artist, it was impossible to possess such a gift, at least not before reaching the Mountain Sea Realm. If such a thing were possible, Min Yanlu¡¯s disciples would likely have already mastered it. Why could this person grasp so many unbelievable things? It was unreasonable and unfair! At such a young age, having reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in cultivation and now possessing the talent for teleportation, how could other martial artists compete? Why would such a person even exist! Tan Bingxiu¡¯s mind was in complete turmoil. Clearly, they had schemed for so many years at the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, deceived the Mountain Sea Realm experts, deceived everyone, yet now they were on the verge of being destroyed by a martial artist who had only practiced for a few decades. Tan Bingxiu was unwilling. A character like this should not exist in this world! Chen Fei looked at Tan Bingxiu, observing the unwillingness in his eyes. But in the world where might makes right, when have those peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners trapped by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion ever been willing? Since falling into this mysterious realm, they have faced nothing but the encirclement and suppression by the three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Then there are those ordinary people who did nothing wrong but were moved to the Bewilderment City by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. These ordinary people lived their whole lives diligently, only seeking sustenance. Their only mistake might have been lacking talent in cultivation, yet they were manipulated and had their lives decided by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion as they pleased. Were those people willing? With a light whistle, Chen Fei swept his staff toward Tan Bingxiu. ¡°If I die, you won¡¯t have it easy either!¡± Seeing the attack launched by Chen Fei, Tan Bingxiu roared in anger. The entire altar trembled violently, and the primordial energy of heaven and earth surged wildly. The stable altar began to crack apart. A dazzling light emanated from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, and a world composed of countless lines and nodes unfolded before his eyes. The staff in Chen Fei¡¯s hand drew an arc, and along its path, several thin lines and nodes were forcefully shattered. The tumultuous altar suddenly paused, and the connection between Tan Bingxiu and the altar was momentarily severed by Chen Fei. Tan Bingxiu¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily. Why did this Chen Fei know everything? What kind of monster were they facing in the Fallen Heaven Pavilion? What sets this monster apart from a Mountain Sea Realm expert, aside from being inferior in strength? The staff struck Tan Bingxiu¡¯s sword blade, and in the final moment, Tan Bingxiu instinctively blocked it with the blade in front of him. However, Tan Bingxiu¡¯s strength couldn¡¯t withstand Chen Fei¡¯s, especially now that Tan Bingxiu was heavily injured and had just suffered from the backlash of the altar¡¯s power. Boom! With a loud explosion, a cloud of blood mist appeared in the altar, and Tan Bingxiu¡¯s sword blade fell to the ground, emitting a light clang of metal. As the Slaughter Spirit Technique operated, all of Tan Bingxiu¡¯s spiritual essence was drawn out and then smashed onto the Concealment Bell. Not long after breaking through to a high-grade spiritual treasure, the Concealment Bell once again entered a period of silent transformation. Chen Fei had provided too much spiritual essence, coupled with the Thousand-Eyed Ghoul, involving a total of four peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. This caused the Concealment Bell to progress from a medium-grade spiritual treasure to its current state of silent transformation, moving towards becoming a top-grade spiritual treasure. Before entering its silence, the Concealment Bell no longer harbored any thoughts. All thoughts had been shattered by this massive influx of spiritual essence. Chen Fei stored Tan Bingxiu¡¯s Qiankun Bag and sword blade away, then turned to look at Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body. At the threshold of the Mountain Sea Realm, with such a close distance, the power on Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body was clearly displayed before Chen Fei. Just a bit more spiritual essence, or even without it, with just a few months of precipitation, the power of this body could pierce through the barrier of the Mountain Sea Realm and smoothly step into a completely new realm. A black jade stone appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Without needing Chen Fei to probe into it with his mind, the surface of the jade stone continuously flashed some words. In just a moment, a complete set of techniques appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. ¡°Minghe Record?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. Even though he had not cultivated this technique, from the words and context, it was clear that this technique was simply defying the heavens. It was truly a path that diverged from the ordinary, leading to a mysterious road within the Mountain Sea Realm. As long as one¡¯s heart was ruthless enough and luck was also on their side, becoming a Mountain Sea Realm expert would no longer rely on a small probability. It turned the uncontrollable into something controllable! Looking at Minghe Record and then at the body of Shen Yuanjun before him, all the clandestine actions of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion over the years now had a reasonable explanation. ¡°To take control of this body, there¡¯s actually hope of becoming a Mountain Sea Realm expert!¡± Chen Fei looked at Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body and couldn¡¯t help but admit that for any martial artist below the Mountain Sea Realm, this was an earth-shattering temptation. In the Mountain Sea Realm, one could live for seven hundred years. With the addition of some longevity elixirs, reaching eight hundred years was not impossible. Compared to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the increase in lifespan was more than just doubling. Not to mention the increase in strength, just the extension of lifespan was an irresistible proposition. On the martial path, one sought strength, which could control their own destiny and not be swayed by the current. But even more sought longevity and eternal vision because only then did strength become meaningful. A thought kept swirling in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, growing more and more intense, almost turning into a roaring sound. It urged Chen Fei to take a step forward, to take control of this power by occupying the body before him. To make the schemes of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion over the past hundred years become his own garment. By taking control of the body before him, with Chen Fei¡¯s foundation and the body¡¯s power combined, Tan Bingxiu would still need to wait for the body to become a Mountain Sea Realm expert. Chen Fei had the complete possibility of directly breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm! And if he were a bit more ruthless, by refining all the people in this mysterious realm, including those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and even the Evils, the possibility of achieving the Mountain Sea Realm would increase even more! ¡°To achieve greatness, countless sacrifices are made, so what are a few lives in comparison!¡± To do this directly, there¡¯s no need for hesitation or delay! Countless thoughts, in the end, almost turned into piercing screams, violently trembling in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. But Chen Fei¡¯s steps remained unmoved, not even a hint of change in expression. Chen Fei simply looked at Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body as if those thoughts just now didn¡¯t belong to him. ¡°You¡¯re Shen Yuanjun, aren¡¯t you? I¡¯ve read descriptions of you in some scriptures,¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself. As Chen Fei spoke, all sorts of distractions vanished from his mind. ¡°The Fallen Heaven Pavilion thinks they control everything, even deceiving the heavens and hiding their intentions from several Mountain Sea Realm experts. Their plans are meticulous indeed. But they made a mistake from the very beginning. They chose you as the vessel.¡± Chen Fei continued to speak to himself, a hint of a smile even appearing on his face. The dim light on the staff, which had previously faded, once again glowed brightly, and a sharp aura enveloped Chen Fei¡¯s entire being. ¡°People have always talked about Shen Yuanjun, praising his unparalleled talent but lamenting his early demise. Yet who truly knows that for someone with exceptional talent, early death is also a difficult thing to achieve.¡± The energy within Chen Fei began to surge, his eyes fixed on Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body. ¡°Isn¡¯t that right, Shen Yuanjun?¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Swish!¡± The previously dim altar, like a bolt of lightning, suddenly lit up. Shen Yuanjun, who had kept his eyes closed all this time, suddenly opened his eyes and gazed directly at Chen Fei. The body, which should have been as lifeless as a stone, showed a surge of spiritual awareness as Shen Yuanjun opened his eyes, causing ripples of mental turbulence akin to shockwaves in a tempestuous sea. This spiritual turbulence was so powerful that it caused the primordial energy within the entire mysterious realm to boil, and even the void itself seemed to ripple as if on the verge of shattering. Just the fluctuation of his spiritual awareness stirred up such turmoil in the mysterious realm, leaving everyone astonished.. Chapter 663 - Chapter 663: The Milky Way Descends Chapter 663: The Milky Way Descends Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei locked eyes with Shen Yuanjun, his hair swaying gently without any breeze, drifting backward. In Shen Yuanjun¡¯s gaze, there was a profound sense of pressure, like two sharp blades piercing into your pupils, making you unable to resist the urge to look away. ¡°How did you discover it?¡± It seemed like it had been too long since he last spoke, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s voice sounded extremely hoarse, as if metal was grinding against metal, threatening to pierce through one¡¯s eardrums. Having been exposed by Chen Fei¡¯s words, Shen Yuanjun chose not to continue lurking in the shadows, because it was pointless. He knew that Chen Fei had truly seen through him. Now, Shen Yuanjun was even more curious about how Chen Fei had detected his concealment. Over the past century, Shen Yuanjun had deceived everyone in the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, including the three peak experts in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even Tan Bingxiu, in order to smoothly take over his body in the end, had to personally refine his body with elemental force every once in a while. In such circumstances, Tan Bingxiu hadn¡¯t noticed any abnormalities. Yet, as soon as Chen Fei arrived at the altar, he saw through his true nature, leaving Shen Yuanjun unable to quell his curiosity. Chen Fei didn¡¯t answer, only calmly gazing at Shen Yuanjun. The Heavenly Eye couldn¡¯t penetrate Shen Yuanjun¡¯s concealment. Over the past century, relying on his innate talent, Shen Yuanjun had already cultivated the Minghe Record to the pinnacle. Ordinary methods simply couldn¡¯t detect any abnormalities in Shen Yuanjun. The only flaw in Shen Yuanjun lay within his soul! If Chen Fei didn¡¯t possess the Soul Breaking Technique and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to discern Shen Yuanjun¡¯s clues. However, because of these two techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul sensed Shen Yuanjun¡¯s anomaly. Although Shen Yuanjun was currently on the verge of the Mountain Sea Realm, he had not truly taken that step. Moreover, Shen Yuanjun dared not let the spiritual energy of heaven and earth nourish his soul to prevent Tan Bingxiu and the other two from detecting his abnormality. If Shen Yuanjun¡¯s vitality and spirit at this moment were at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his only flaw would be that his soul was weaker than that of an ordinary peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner. Of course, this couldn¡¯t really be considered a flaw. Shen Yuanjun only needed to spend some time. With his current foundation, elevating his soul would not be as effortless as flipping a hand, but it would still be much easier than other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners. Without receiving an answer, Shen Yuanjun didn¡¯t pursue further questioning. His body, originally seated cross -legged, floated up. As Shen Yuanjun¡¯s feet touched the ground, a layer of fine ripples spread out from the ground, as if the mysterious aura of the entire mysterious realm was cheering. A tremendous pressure instantly converged, pressing down on Chen Fei. ¡°We have no grievances or enmities, it shouldn¡¯t be like this.¡± Shen Yuanjun looked at Chen Fei, his head slightly raised, and said, ¡°But you are too outstanding. A peak Third-Tier Evil, a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior, are like child¡¯s play to you.¡± ¡°So, you look down on Tan Bingxiu and want to devour me?¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. Having lurked for a hundred years, the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had always thought that when Shen Yuanjun broke through, it would be their moment to take over Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body. But the reality was, once Tan Bingxiu truly integrated into Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body, he would be directly devoured and refined by Shen Yuanjun, ultimately achieving Shen Yuanjun¡¯s own goals. All of this, until Chen Fei appeared. Everything within the mysterious realm, in Shen Yuanjun¡¯s eyes, was crystal clear. From the moment Chen Fei started slaughtering the Thousand-Eyed Ghouls, Shen Yuanjun focused his attention on Chen Fei. In the end, Shen Yuanjun shifted his target from Tan Bingxiu to Chen Fei because Chen Fei was stronger and could better compensate for the deficiencies of the Minghe Record. If Shen Yuanjun only fused with Tan Bingxiu, even if he eventually achieved the Mountain Sea Realm, he would still be the weakest existence in the Mountain Sea Realm, and his future would be limited to this. Shen Yuanjun was so proud that even the Mountain Sea Realm was definitely not his ultimate goal. However, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s previous idea was to become the Mountain Sea Realm first, and then make up for his own shortcomings from other places. But Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, with such a powerful physical body, was a perfect material for fusion. It¡¯s just that, unexpectedly, faced with such an opportunity to achieve rapid progress and step into the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei was completely unmoved, not even the slightest bit tempted. And then, he even saw through Shen Yuanjun¡¯s true intentions! Since enticing Chen Fei had no effect, Shen Yuanjun could only take what he needed himself. ¡°We will merge into one, and together we will conquer the endless seas of the future!¡± Shen Yuanjun took a step forward, and the overwhelming momentum of a collapsing mountain and a roaring sea pressed down on Chen Fei. Ripples appeared all over Chen Fei¡¯s body, as if the entire world were rejecting him. The aura of the entire mysterious realm contained Shen Yuanjun¡¯s will, the result of nearly a hundred years of cultivation. If Tan Bingxiu and the other two were still only borrowing the aura of this world, in Shen Yuanjun¡¯s hands, the entire mysterious realm belonged to him alone. He was the true king here, with all power at his disposal! Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly, and the elemental energy slowly circulating within his body suddenly boiled. Forbidden Technique, Seven Gates! ¡°Hum!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s momentum suddenly broke through the suppression of the surrounding elemental energy, forcibly severing the will of Shen Yuanjun contained within the elemental energy. If it were any other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, fighting against Shen Yuanjun in such an environment would almost certainly result in death, with the only difference being how many moves they could withstand. However, with Chen Fei activating the Seven Forbidden Techniques, he had elevated his vitality and spirit to the verge of the Mountain Sea Realm. Even his elemental energy, to a certain extent, was more extreme. As for Shen Yuanjun¡¯s blockade of the elemental energy in this world, it wasn¡¯t just about spatial filtering and conversion. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s own mental strength alone could forcibly seize a portion of the elemental energy. Ultimately, the elemental energy within this mysterious realm was saturated with Shen Yuanjun¡¯s will, not because Shen Yuanjun¡¯s mental strength had become so powerful that he could instantly control such a vast expanse of elemental energy. It was only through years of continuous refinement that this effect had been achieved. To other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, it might seem like there was no difference; after all, they were all unable to defeat Shen Yuanjun. But for Chen Fei, the difference was significant. If Shen Yuanjun¡¯s mental strength could instantly control such a vast expanse of elemental energy, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t hesitate for a moment. His first action would be to tear through the spatial barriers and leave this place. Because there was no chance of winning. But now, since Shen Yuanjun didn¡¯t want to let him leave and intended to devour him, Chen Fei would have to fight to find out. Chen Fei¡¯s flesh and blood trembled continuously, and the pressure from the Seven Forbidden Techniques on him remained as strong as ever. However, whether it was due to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering or not, this time, when Chen Fei cast the Seven Forbidden Techniques again, he found that his flesh and blood had surprisingly adapted somewhat to the impact of this power compared to the first time. Outside the altar, Chen Fei¡¯s clone¡¯s aura slowly decreased. At this moment, there was a portion of Tan Bingxiu¡¯s spiritual essence within the clone¡¯s body, which was used for consumption. Using the essence of Tan Bingxiu, one of the three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, as a consumable item, perhaps only Chen Fei would be so extravagant. Shen Yuanjun watched Chen Fei¡¯s display of power, his eyes slightly wavering. Although Shen Yuanjun had sensed Chen Fei¡¯s violent fighting style from afar when Chen Fei battled against the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, seeing it face-to-face still made Shen Yuanjun amazed. What a mighty physique! Shen Yuanjun¡¯s physique, tempered by the Minghe Record over the past century, should have already reached the barrier of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, compared to Chen Fei, it seemed to lack some crucial power, which prevented Shen Yuanjun from directly activating the Seven Forbidden Techniques to fight. ¡°Hum!¡± Shen Yuanjun¡¯s momentum soared as the Three Forbidden Techniques operated, this being Shen Yuanjun¡¯s limit. Adding more Forbidden Techniques would directly break through the constraints of his physical body, leading to instant death. Shen Yuanjun stared at Chen Fei. As long as he devoured Chen Fei, all of Chen Fei¡¯s abilities would ultimately belong to him. The early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm were definitely not the endpoint but rather the starting point, a magnificent starting point! ¡°Hiss hiss hiss!¡± The clash of their auras caused the void to ripple and crack, revealing countless fine fissures. The strength of this mysterious realm could no longer withstand the power of these two individuals at the verge of the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei took a step forward, and the elemental energy within his body surged. If Shen Yuanjun wanted to devour him, Chen Fei was eager to see if the so-called number one talent in the Thousand Feathers Alliance had such impressive skills as rumored! Countless sword intent condensed into the form of elemental energy swords all over Chen Fei¡¯s body, intertwining and merging into a sword formation. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of sword blades appeared all around Chen Fei. Chen Fei thrust the broken ruler in his hand forward, and the hundreds of sword blades surrounded it, forming an unparalleled sharpness. As the broken ruler descended, it slashed towards Shen Yuanjun. Even with the Seven Forbidden Techniques activated, Chen Fei still had complete control over the elemental energy within his body, without the slightest hint of loss of control. The Profound Heaven Sword at the Great Completion stage could still display all of Chen Fei¡¯s strength. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s expression became solemn as countless strands of elemental energy transformed into a blade, descending like the Milky Way, with countless strands of elemental energy surrounding Shen Yuanjun, then crashing down like the descent of the heavens. Over the years, aside from the Minghe Record, Shen Yuanjun had not only imprinted various methods of elemental energy manipulation within himself for Tan Bingxiu¡¯s use, but also passively sensed everything within the mysterious realm using the elemental energy of heaven and earth. This allowed him to convert various methods of elemental energy manipulation used by the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion into corresponding martial arts techniques. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s martial talent, claiming to be the first in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, was by no means an empty boast. Among the various martial arts techniques of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, including the Fallen Heaven Technique, Shen Yuanjun could be said to possess the strongest one, and none of Tan Bingxiu and the other two could compare with him. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As the sword and blade clashed, a wave of energy swept out, causing the entire altar to tremble slightly before instantly shattering. The so-called barriers, in the face of the two individuals¡¯ power, were as fragile as paper. Chen Fei¡¯s head lifted slightly, the immense force impacting every part of his body. His flesh, which was already at its limit, couldn¡¯t withstand this powerful force. Countless flesh and blood began to shatter and decay, and in the blink of an eye, Chen Fei became a bloodied figure. With just one glance, all that remained of his body was the faint outline of bones. The balance was broken, causing Chen Fei¡¯s Seven Forbidden Techniques to become extremely unstable. The raging elemental energy began to spiral out of control, as if it was about to directly explode Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei¡¯s current condition was similar to that of Guo Xuanji before, who forcefully activated the Five Forbidden Techniques and couldn¡¯t withstand the backlash, leading to his death from bursting.. Chapter 664 - Chapter 664: Dragon Elephant, Dragon Elephant! Chapter 664: Dragon Elephant, Dragon Elephant! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Before, Chen Fei opened the Seven Forbidden Techniques and ruthlessly overwhelmed Tan Bingxiu and the other two because Chen Fei¡¯s power far surpassed theirs. He could forcibly suppress their backlash with the elemental force within his body. But now, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power is much stronger than that of Tan Bingxiu and the others, so much so that Chen Fei, attempting to suppress this backlash with elemental force, finds himself inadequate. Unable to suppress this backlash, the most immediate result is that Chen Fei¡¯s physical body begins to deteriorate, ravaged by the force unleashed by Shen Yuanjun. Things were not looking good for Chen Fei; it seemed as if he might burst into pieces at any moment. However, Shen Yuanjun, on the opposite side, was no better off. The power possessed by the Seven Forbidden Techniques was merely passively perceived from afar, making it impossible to ever truly understand the madness and cruelty within. Shen Yuanjun sensed Chen Fei¡¯s and Tan Bingxiu¡¯s battle with elemental energy, thinking he had an understanding of this power. But only when they truly engaged in combat did Shen Yuanjun realize that he had underestimated this power. Shen Yuanjun also activates a forbidden technique, causing the force exerted by Chen Fei to wreak havoc on Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body balance as well. ¡°Huuu!¡± Shen Yuanjun steps back, taking a deep breath, like a whale devouring a tiger, while the elemental energy within the mysterious realm reverses, forcibly aiding Shen Yuanjun in resisting the force within his body. The entire mysterious realm trembled violently, and several hundred-meter-long cracks appeared in the sky. Within the cracks, darkness enveloped everything, with only the thunderous sound of spatial tearing echoing out. All the cultivators in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm looked up at the sky, filled with trepidation in their hearts. They didn¡¯t know what was happening, but such power, even if just the aftermath reached them, spelled certain death. Even those in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, standing at the pinnacle of their cultivation, faced with this power, injury was inevitable, with no possibility of resistance. Inside the altar, Chen Fei¡¯s hair wildly swirled backward. Chen Fei looked at Shen Yuanjun, his entire body trembling violently, and the roaring of the dragon and elephant started to sound. Initially imperceptible, but in the blink of an eye, the roar of the dragon and elephant resounded in all directions. The three ultimate techniques of Suppressing Dragon Elephant Body Tempering, Soul Tempering, Spirit Tempering, were operating at their peak within Chen Fei¡¯s body. A powerful force continuously flowed from the depths of Chen Fei¡¯s soul, flowing through his mind, flowing through his body and limbs. Within his mind, within his flesh and blood, a similar force emerged, then flowed into his soul. A complete cycle appeared within Chen Fei¡¯s body, and faintly, a phantom appeared behind him, with the body of a dragon, claws like dragon claws, teeth like dragon teeth, covered in dragon scales, stepping on the void, with the sun and moon above its head! The surrounding primal elemental energy around the altar, which was once boiling, quieted down completely with the appearance of this phantom. An overwhelming force, beyond compare, manifested within a radius of about a mile, like a domain forcefully suppressing everything. Shen Yuanjun looked at the phenomenon behind Chen Fei, his eyes widening slightly. What kind of technique was this? The sudden emergence of power around him seemed somewhat reminiscent of the talents recorded in the Minghe Record. Could this be a technique that cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could control? Countless questions flooded Shen Yuanjun¡¯s mind. When Chen Fei had just slain Tan Bingxiu and the others, he hadn¡¯t even exerted his full power? Before Shen Yuanjun could fully grasp the situation, he saw Chen Fei take a step forward. Within his body, not only his own power but also the force Shen Yuanjun had just unleashed, were all suppressed and melded by Chen Fei, then unleashed in a strike. Although it was still the Seven Forbidden Techniques, this strike was undoubtedly much stronger than Chen Fei¡¯s previous one. Sensing the power of this strike from Chen Fei, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s expression became extremely grave. Using force against force was not uncommon in martial arts. Many cultivators in the Body Tempering realm could achieve this. However, there was a limit to using force against force. Going beyond this limit meant allowing the enemy¡¯s power to ruthlessly crush one¡¯s own body from within. Just moments ago, Chen Fei¡¯s body was clearly on the brink of breaking apart. But now, with the appearance of that earth-shattering phenomenon, all the forces present within Chen Fei¡¯s body were forcibly suppressed. After suppressing them, they were then converted into his own power and forcefully unleashed. Shen Yuanjun considered himself knowledgeable in various martial arts, able to simulate most techniques by sensing elemental energy fluctuations. But now, watching Chen Fei execute his techniques, Shen Yuanjun was completely bewildered. Moreover, just now, in order to dissipate the force, Shen Yuanjun had taken a step back. This step seemed insignificant, as in Shen Yuanjun¡¯s view, his retreat would naturally force Chen Fei to retreat even further. After all, with his body on the brink of collapse, if Chen Fei didn¡¯t find a way to release his power, he would undoubtedly be the one to perish. However, Chen Fei did the unexpected by not retreating but advancing instead, breaking all of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s combat rhythms in one fell swoop, and this strike was overwhelmingly powerful. Within the mysterious realm, the primal elemental energy churned madly, surging towards Shen Yuanjun. He gripped the blade in his hands and reversed it towards Chen Fei. With Shen Yuanjun¡¯s strength, even veins bulged on his forehead at this moment, as if what he was wielding wasn¡¯t a blade but a colossal entity. And indeed, that was the case. Faced with Chen Fei¡¯s strike, Shen Yuanjun forcefully manipulated the power of the mysterious realm, attempting to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s attack with its power. ¡°Buzz!¡± Silently, as the swords clashed, a massive spherical form expanded from the point of impact, completely enveloping the two combatants. Within the sphere were countless sword elements and blade energies, with intricate spatial cracks rampant throughout. Wherever the sphere passed, everything was crushed into ruins, reduced to primal energy. The gates of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion shattered in an instant, and the figures of Chen Fei and Shen Yuanjun appeared in the midst of the mysterious realm. ¡°Boom!¡± The sphere of energy exploded, causing the earth to roll and the ground to be carved for nearly a hundred meters, revealing the space barrier below. Within a radius of about a mile, all the Evil disappeared. Only the cultivators in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, sensing the fear in their hearts, had already avoided that location, and thus remained unscathed. However, as these late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators looked at the destruction caused by the two figures in the air, they were filled with horror. They had never imagined that cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could exhibit such exaggerated power. Compared to these two individuals, the power of other late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators seemed insignificant. It was as if there needed to be another realm between the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Mountain Sea Realm, specifically tailored for these two. ¡°Pfft!¡± Shen Yuanjun¡¯s already pale face lost all its color in an instant, his entire body trembling, and within the blink of an eye, he was drenched in blood. ¡°Boom!¡± Unable to control his trajectory, Shen Yuanjun was sent flying backwards, crashing directly into the space barrier below. The space barrier trembled violently, rippling like water, while black fissures tore at Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body. Unable to suppress it any longer, Shen Yuanjun erupted with another massive spray of blood, his aura continuing to decline rapidly, already thoroughly injured, with even the primal elemental energy within the mysterious realm unable to suppress him. ¡°Roar!¡± In the air, the phantom behind Chen Fei let out a tremendous roar, causing Chen Fei¡¯s body to tremble slightly as the backlash force within him was once again suppressed. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant, controlling all the power within his body, suppressing all external forces! When Chen Fei obtained the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique in the Body Tempering realm, this technique already demonstrated its mystical nature. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation realm increased and his opponents became stronger, Suppressing Dragon Elephant became increasingly difficult to control various forces. But with the emergence of Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, where spirit, essence, and soul are united, Suppressing Dragon Elephant formed a complete entity, showcasing its powerful traits once again. This formidable trait, naturally, was not invincible. It was impossible to suppress all the forces rushing into the body forcefully. Once surpassing the upper limit that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could control, it would ultimately lose control. But undoubtedly, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power had not yet reached the realm beyond Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s control. Chen Fei¡¯s clone had already dissipated by now. During the clash of the first move, the clone couldn¡¯t bear the pressure brought by the Conjoined Body Technique, so Chen Fei directly withdrew it. And now, with Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei no longer needs the clone to share the burden. Indeed, the clone was now too weak. Shen Yuanjun looked up at Chen Fei, his gaze clouded with gloom. Decades ago, captured by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Shen Yuanjun had no power to resist. But relying on his innate talent, he evaded the erasure of his spiritual wisdom by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion and went into hiding. For decades, motionless and thoughtless, his spirit, essence, and soul were all at the threshold between the Mountain Sea Realm, only to finally rise to the heavens. Shen Yuanjun had always seen himself as the role of the hunter, hunting down the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, ultimately achieving his own glory. With Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, the target changed. Now it was to hunt down Chen Fei, starting from the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, and leaping towards higher aspirations. However, Shen Yuanjun had not expected Chen Fei¡¯s power to be so formidable, despite being on the threshold of the Mountain Sea Realm. In such a confrontation, he found himself completely at a disadvantage. What kind of Combined Aperture Tempering realm was this? How could a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator be like this? This was completely unreasonable! It defied all logic! The distant Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, looking at Chen Fei in the air, had already seen him and his companions earlier. As for the other person, they were completely unfamiliar with him. To think that there was another peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion? Moreover, sensing his aura, he was much stronger than Tan Bingxiu and the others. But if the Fallen Heaven Pavilion indeed had a fourth peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, why didn¡¯t they appear earlier? Why only now? Chen Fei stood in the air, overlooking Shen Yuanjun. He took a step forward with his right foot and disappeared from his original position. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s heart skipped a beat as the primal elemental energy roared within the mysterious realm, and the space barrier was torn apart. Shen Yuanjun vanished in an instant, intending to directly escape the mysterious realm. Faced with Chen Fei, whose power bordered on the absurd for a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Shen Yuanjun no longer wished to continue the fight. He would find a suitable peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to devour and achieve a breakthrough into the Mountain Sea Realm. At that time, Shen Yuanjun would surely come looking for Chen Fei again. Shen Yuanjun knew very well that Chen Fei had just broken through to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. It was absolutely impossible for him to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm in a short period. However, Shen Yuanjun himself could. As long as there was a suitable target, Shen Yuanjun could even become a formidable figure in the Mountain Sea Realm within a few days. Even against the absurdity of Chen Fei¡¯s power within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, facing the might of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei would still be subdued. When the time came to capture Chen Fei and devour him once again, Shen Yuanjun would complete the replenishment of his own foundation. ¡°Buzz!¡± Within a radius of about a mile, the void trembled, and immense power descended. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s figure appeared, halting in mid-air. Behind Chen Fei, the dragon and elephant roared freely, and wherever its six feet tread, everything stood still. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It wasn¡¯t exactly a domain, but it was as effective as one, albeit only able to bind Shen Yuanjun for a moment. Chen Fei stepped through the void, like a dragon and elephant suppressing a prison, and in an instant, he was before Shen Yuanjun, sweeping out with his broken ruler in hand. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s expression was gloomy, showing no fear of death as he stared directly at Chen Fei, as if he wanted to remember every detail of Chen Fei¡¯s features. ¡°Boom!¡± Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body trembled slightly and exploded into a vast cloud of blood mist! Chapter 665 - Chapter 665: Tear Chapter 665: Tear Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Amidst the blood mist lies astonishing power, as the Slaughter Spirit Technique operates, majestic spiritual essence falls into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Chen Fei took out the Concealment Bell and stored the spiritual essence within it. This spiritual essence wasn¡¯t absorbed by the Concealment Bell; rather, due to the bell¡¯s special properties, it could better preserve this portion of spiritual essence. The Concealment Bell trembled slightly, as it underwent a transformation into a top-grade magic treasure. At this moment, its spirituality was completely restrained, unaware of what was happening, instinctively locking away this spiritual essence. With the energy in the blood mist depleted, Chen Fei scanned the surroundings. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s gates were destroyed. Except for a few unlucky individuals who were caught in the aftermath of the battle between Chen Fei and Shen Yuanjun, others fled in panic. Within this mysterious realm, experts from various sects in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were besieging the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Having lost Tan Bingxiu, the three peak experts in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and with Shen Yuanjun¡¯s self-recovery, controlling all the spiritual energy within the mysterious realm, the disciples of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion were now in the same predicament as other experts in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, unable to wield spiritual energy for combat. At this moment, with Shen Yuanjun¡¯s demise, the natural spiritual energy of the world had returned to normal. However, the situation for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion remained unchanged, as it did for other sects. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from various sects harbored deep hatred towards the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Previously without the opportunity, they now spared no effort to slaughter them. The Heavenly Eye on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead flickered incessantly. In the next moment, he disappeared from his original location, only to reappear in a strange area. It was a jungle where a peculiar Second-tier Evil resided, hidden away. For entities of this tier, Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts wouldn¡¯t bother searching for them unless they were spotted. Upon seeing Chen Fei, the entire body of the Second-tier Evil trembled, shrinking into itself, immobilized by Chen Fei¡¯s aura. ¡°If we were outside, perhaps I could have truly been deceived you,¡± Chen Fei said softly, looking at the Evil. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the Evil continued to tremble all over, seemingly unable to understand what Chen Fei was saying, as if only fear remained in its consciousness. ¡°I could even discern the concealment of your original form. What do you think is the reason?¡± Chen Fei shook his head and swung his rod towards the Evil before him. This time, the Evil¡¯s body no longer trembled. Its pale face turned towards Chen Fei, eyes filled with gloom. ¡°Bang!¡± Without any resistance, the Evil burst into a pervasive gloom. As the Slaughter Spirit Technique operated, Chen Fei extracted a pure trace of spiritual essence from it. Shen Yuanjun hadn¡¯t died, or rather, his main body had died, and the remaining part had directly dispersed into the entities within the mysterious realm. Just as Chen Fei had mentioned earlier, if it were in another place, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s method would indeed have been challenging for Chen Fei to track down. After all, the natural spiritual energy of the world constantly fluctuated, and his method of shedding his old self was extremely cunning, always leaving behind a portion unnoticed. But now, within the mysterious realm, the spiritual energy of this realm was filled with Shen Yuanjun¡¯s will. As his main body dissipated, the will within this spiritual energy began to gradually wither away. However, some of the spiritual energy of this realm was converging towards certain areas. This was the residual will of Shen Yuanjun within the spiritual energy of the realm, instinctively converging towards the main body. Despite being stopped immediately, Chen Fei, using his Heavenly Eye, recorded every movement of that moment. With Chen Fei¡¯s agile spiritual senses and his dynamic soul, the scope of the mysterious realm was easily discernible. Identifying problematic entities among them wasn¡¯t exactly effortless, but it was certainly much simpler compared to outside. Chen Fei¡¯s figure began to flicker in various areas. Faced with these entities imbued with Shen Yuanjun¡¯s will, Chen Fei didn¡¯t waste words. As soon as he encountered them, he struck them down with his rod. These entities were no match for Shen Yuanjun¡¯s main body. Clearing them out was straightforward for Chen Fei, and with each one he killed, he could extract extremely pure spiritual essence from them. Approaching the seventeenth Evil, it made no attempt to flee. Upon seeing Chen Fei, its eyes turned icy, as if it could materialize into substance. Chen Fei smiled faintly, saying nothing more. With a swing of his rod, he completely obliterated the last problematic Evil within the mysterious realm. At this moment, the spiritual essence contained within the Concealment Bell continued to resonate against its walls. It reached the boundary between mountains and seas, with even the essence of spirit reaching this level. Although the extracted spiritual essence at this moment couldn¡¯t possibly match this level, it still reached an extremely exaggerated extent. Furthermore, apart from the difference in quantity compared to the spiritual essence of Tan Bingxiu and his companions, there were significant differences in other aspects as well. The spiritual essence of Shen Yuanjun, with his divine imprint, was directly severed by the Slaughter Spirit Technique. It wasn¡¯t that the power of the Slaughter Spirit Technique suddenly surged; it was because Shen Yuanjun¡¯s original shell contained hardly any consciousness to begin with, in order to deceive Tan Bingxiu and his companions. Shen Yuanjun had completely separated his body from his consciousness. When Chen Fei exposed his revival and his consciousness returned to his body, it was because the time his consciousness spent back in his body was too short that the Slaughter Spirit Technique successfully severed his divine imprint, leaving behind extremely pure spiritual essence. In other words, this portion of spiritual essence could be directly absorbed by Chen Fei. This was also why Chen Fei didn¡¯t give this portion of spiritual essence to other artifacts but kept it for himself. ¡°However, compared to a complete soul, there is still a part missing!¡± Chen Fei withdrew his perception from the Concealment Bell, his gaze flickering slightly. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s soul was considered flawed compared to the essence of spirit. If it were another peak expert in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they wouldn¡¯t sense this issue because their understanding of the soul was shallow, or they simply lacked the ability to utilize it. Chen Fei¡¯s soul, on the other hand, was undoubtedly much more sensitive. Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye scanned all around, but within the mysterious realm, he didn¡¯t discover the hiding place of Shen Yuanjun. This meant that the missing portion of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s soul could possibly be outside the mysterious realm. ¡°Crafty as a fox, you are truly cautious!¡± If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei appearing in this mysterious realm and breaking through to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the fate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion would have been to become a stepping stone for Shen Yuanjun. In such circumstances, Shen Yuanjun had actually, unknowingly, moved a portion of his soul outside the mysterious realm, as a final ace up his sleeve. While Shen Yuanjun¡¯s soul strength was insufficient, fearing detection by Tan Bingxiu and his companions, in terms of soul manipulation, he was still among the top experts in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Just as Chen Fei was about to retract his Heavenly Eye, his gaze suddenly paused, and he disappeared from his original location. On a marshy ground, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in mid-air, overlooking below. Chen Fei extended his right hand forward, and a powerful suction force emerged. The entire marshy ground trembled slightly as two apparitions drifted out. The apparitions struggled fiercely, but in Chen Fei¡¯s grasp, they had no resistance whatsoever. ¡°So, you¡¯ve been resurrected.¡± As Chen Fei looked at the apparitions of Chen Daoheng and Yan Gongli, some of his doubts were dispelled. The Minghe Record, it had to be said, was truly extraordinary. Chen Daoheng and Yan Gongli, who were originally struggling, were stunned upon hearing these words. Did this expert at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm know them? But why did they have no impression of this expert whatsoever? ¡°Elder, we¡­¡± Chen Daoheng began to plead for mercy, but before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly looked up at the sky. Not only Chen Daoheng, but everyone in the mysterious realm at this moment subconsciously looked up at the sky. At some unknown time, a silent crack several miles long had opened in the sky. A pair of colossal hands reached in from the outside through the fissure, prying it apart. ¡°Boom!¡± At this moment, the entire mysterious realm resounded with a deafening roar, as if the end of the world was upon them. ¡°The Mountain Sea Realm!¡± Chen Fei looked at the colossal hands, his gaze flickering, and at the same time, his cultivation instantly dropped to the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and the mark on the back of his hand retracted as well. In an instant, Chen Fei had restored his original appearance and aura. Chen Daoheng and Yan Gongli sensed the change in the atmosphere before them, lowering their heads to look at Chen Fei, their eyes slowly widening. It was Chen Fei, the person who had killed them! Chen Daoheng and Yan Gongli were shaken to their core, understanding all the reasons behind everything. Before they could speculate why Chen Fei had become a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, they suddenly felt a darkness enveloping them, losing all consciousness. Chen Fei released his right hand, and there were still traces of Evil energy in his palm. Both resurrected individuals had barely any strength. If it were any other Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert, they might have overlooked them. However, with his Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei was too sensitive to their presence and immediately sensed them. ¡°Boom!¡± Another earth-shattering explosion resounded, and in the reverent gazes of many, the entire mysterious realm shattered in an instant. Chen Fei and Shen Yuanjun¡¯s power had surpassed that of ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. The shockwaves from their clash seemed to shatter the mysterious realm. However, this was only temporary. The mysterious realm quickly restored itself afterward. On the other hand, in the hands of the Mountain Sea Realm, such a sturdy mysterious realm was torn apart directly. Inside the mysterious realm, everyone and everything, including the entities, were enveloped by a tremendous force. Amidst the swirling chaos, everyone found themselves on an island. In the sky above, Master Haiyue overlooked them all. Chen Fei glanced at Master Haiyue before lowering his gaze. It seemed that the clash between Chen Fei and Shen Yuanjun had exposed the aura of the mysterious realm, leading to their capture and the current situation. Fortunately, Chen Fei had already wrapped up most of the matters. Not only had he concealed their aura, but he had also used his soul to eliminate the marks he left in the void. One day later, Chen Fei appeared within Thousand Feathers City. The appearance of the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert in the mysterious realm became the most mysterious part of this incident. Despite questioning all the Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the mysterious realm multiple times, they ultimately gained nothing. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, many sects were in a state of gloom and despair. Having escaped the disaster in Sea Dominion City, they didn¡¯t expect to suffer defeat in the battle at the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Ten days later, many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts left Thousand Feathers City. Chen Fei and Tong Linyun took advantage of this exodus and returned to the Sea Peak City. The battle at the Fallen Heaven Pavilion had spread throughout the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. Chen Fei¡¯s safe return brought great relief to everyone in the Primordial Sword Sect. After all, hearing that even several peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had died, there was considerable concern for Chen Fei¡¯s stability in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm.. Chapter 666 - Chapter 666: Breaking the Limit Chapter 666: Breaking the Limit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In recent years, the Thousand Feathers Alliance underwent rapid changes. In the past, during times of peace, casualties in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were extremely rare. Everyone adhered to the rules of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and there were no occurrences that crossed the line. But then, not only were there more deaths in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but when one died, it often led to a large-scale loss of life. Take, for example, the previous escape from the Sea Dominion City, as well as the recent Battle of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Under the cover of night, at the Tingfeng Pavilion of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chi Shuqing had already fallen asleep exhausted, while Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the courtyard, organizing the items in his hands. Many things in the Thousand Feathers City were difficult for Chen Fei to organize. Despite the barriers of formations, there were still some peculiarities in timing. Now that he had returned to the Primordial Sword Sect, no longer under the watchful eyes of the Mountain Sea Realm, there was hardly anyone in the entire Sea Peak City that Chen Fei needed to worry about. The three peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion were all killed by Chen Fei, and whether it was their swords or their Qiankun Bags, they naturally fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Just these three top-grade magical treasures alone were invaluable. Perhaps all the items Chen Fei had acquired over the years didn¡¯t even compare to this one. Top-grade magical treasures were few and far between in the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. Many of the top powers passed down these top-grade magical treasures from generation to generation. It wasn¡¯t that they didn¡¯t want to forge a new top-grade magical treasure for every new peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert; it was just that the materials needed for crafting top-grade magical treasures were extremely rare. Furthermore, having top-grade materials didn¡¯t guarantee the ability to forge a top-grade magical treasure, as there were many factors involved. Therefore, most of the time, they would continue to use and pass down top-grade magical treasures. Through the nurturing of many individuals, the power of top-grade magical treasures would also increase to some extent. These three top-grade magical treasures, their age within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion was already difficult to measure, and their power was unquestionable, making them undoubtedly the cream of the crop among top-grade magical treasures. However, it became extremely difficult for Chen Fei to sell them off. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were only a few who could afford to buy these three top-grade magical treasures at the asking price. Other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts might have been tempted by top-grade magical treasures, but the truth was they couldn¡¯t afford them. However difficult it might be to sell them, there was ultimately a way to get rid of them; it just required a bit more effort. In addition to the three top-grade magical treasures, when Chen Fei killed Yan Gongli, he also obtained a high-grade magical treasure. With some spiritual materials, Chen Fei could easily give it a makeover and sell it directly. Inside several Qiankun Bags, there wasn¡¯t an abundance of elemental stones, but there was a substantial amount. There were five thousand pieces of medium-grade elemental stones and over a hundred pieces of high-grade elemental stones. One of the Qiankun Bags was specifically used to store elemental stones, probably set aside by Tan Bingxiu and his two companions when numerous Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts attacked the Fallen Heaven Pavilion¡¯s mountain gate. Aside from elemental stones, the Qiankun Bags contained various rare spiritual materials. Leaving aside Yan Gongli, Tan Bingxiu and his two companions were the ultimate authority figures within the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Any precious items stored elsewhere wouldn¡¯t be secure, but in their possession, it was undoubtedly the most reliable. These were the accumulated treasures of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion over the years. Considering the value of the items obtained after so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts besieged the mountain gate of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, it was likely that the worth wouldn¡¯t even match thirty to forty percent of what Chen Fei currently held in his hands. What was divided among so many Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts was now solely enjoyed by Chen Fei. Chen Fei patiently sorted the contents of the Qiankun Bags into different categories, then placed them back into their respective Qiankun Bags. It took Chen Fei over an hour to organize the various spiritual materials and elixirs. Additionally, he also sorted through the cultivation manuals and jade slips of techniques from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion. Tan Bingxiu and his two companions kept the important cultivation legacies of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion with them. Although not numerous, each one was a masterpiece. Even the most top-notch legacy, the Fallen Heaven Technique, had most of its contents recorded, with only some key points left unrecorded, presumably passed down orally. Chen Fei spent an hour reading through the Fallen Heaven Technique and then integrated it into the Profound Heavenly Sword. The proficiency of the Profound Heavenly Sword dropped from Great Completion to Perfection, but Chen Fei only spent a moment¡¯s effort to re-cultivate it back to Great Completion. Previously, after refining the Profound Heavenly Sword with the techniques of the other nine families, it was already very powerful. The addition of the Fallen Heaven Technique only pushed it forward slightly. There was improvement, but not significant enough, so it was quite easy to re-cultivate it back to perfection. Chen Fei mainly glanced through the outlines of the other cultivation manuals and realized that they wouldn¡¯t provide any substantial help for his current situation. Chen Fei¡¯s strength had almost reached the peak below the Mountain Sea Realm, especially with the appearance of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant techniques, which pushed his combat prowess to an incredible level. Despite not being in the Mountain Sea Realm, being able to use techniques from that realm was somewhat absurd. Because of this, it seemed unlikely that ordinary cultivation techniques would help Chen Fei further enhance his strength. The simplest way for Chen Fei to continue improving now was to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. The change in strength resulting from reaching this realm was the most straightforward. However, breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm was a matter of life and death. A slight mistake could result in irreversible consequences, with almost no chance for a second attempt. Even among the top powers of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, none of their Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had succeeded in this endeavor. The direct disciples of the Mountain Sea Realm, who were guided hand in hand by the Mountain Sea Realm experts, received thorough guidance on the various challenges they might encounter during the breakthrough process. Yet, despite this comprehensive training, the success rate of breakthroughs remained extremely low. If Chen Fei were to attempt breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm now, he would still have some certainty, but it would only be a fraction of it. According to Chen Fei¡¯s own thoughts, he could first break through the barrier with his physique and transform it into a Mountain Sea Realm physique. By having such a physique, when he later broke through with elemental power to the Mountain Sea Realm, his body would be able to withstand stronger impacts of the heaven and earth elemental energy, leaving more time for his soul to undergo transformation. In the past, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have much confidence in breaking through the barrier with his physique, but with the acquisition of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant techniques, his confidence in this aspect suddenly skyrocketed. Although the Suppressing Dragon Elephant techniques were practiced in different positions, they ultimately reflected on the physique. As long as Chen Fei cultivated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant techniques to their fullest, not only would his soul be strengthened, but there was also a good chance that his physique would naturally break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. By then, with the dual growth of physique and soul, Chen Fei didn¡¯t believe there would be any obstacles to his breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Just a little more time, and I¡¯ll reach the Mountain Sea Realm!¡± Chen Fei raised his head and looked at the bright moon in the sky, his gaze flickering. The Concealment Bell appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. In ten days¡¯ time, the transformation of the Concealment Bell had not yet been completed, and the Qianyuan Sword was the same. Breaking through from a high-grade magical treasure to a top-grade magical treasure was not as simple as it sounded, especially considering that the spiritual materials used to forge the Concealment Bell and the Qianyuan Sword were quite ordinary. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and the spiritual essence from Shen Yuanjun within the Concealment Bell was drawn out. A figure appeared beside Chen Fei, which was his clone. Having already perfected the Three Flowers Shadow Art integrated with the Combined Aperture Tempering Three Questions, Chen Fei now intended to use the spiritual essence of Shen Yuanjun to enhance his clone. These spiritual essences could also be absorbed by Chen Fei¡¯s main body. However, what Chen Fei lacked now wasn¡¯t elemental power, considering he had already reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Taking another step forward would lead to the Mountain Sea Realm. As for feeding these spiritual essences to the Dragon Elephant Induction Point, it was possible. However, because his physique had already reached a barrier, the Dragon Elephant Induction Point could only slowly enhance the strength of his physique by absorbing the spiritual essence bit by bit. To elevate his physique to the Mountain Sea Realm using this method would require a considerable amount of time. And during this time, Chen Fei might have already cultivated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant techniques to completion. Only by utilizing resources and transforming them into personal strength could one truly make the most of them. Keeping them stored away for the future wasn¡¯t necessarily the wisest choice. Chen Fei formed seals with both hands, and a formation fell around the Tingfeng Pavilion, completely isolating its aura. Then, the spiritual essence flowed into Chen Fei¡¯s clone. The strength of the clone began to increase, but when it reached the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it automatically regressed to the initial stage. This was due to the restrictions of the cultivation technique imposed initially, and what Chen Fei needed to address now was precisely this limitation. The spiritual essence began to rotate within the clone¡¯s body, forming a vortex, and as it collapsed, a spot appeared. Originally only emitting the aura of the initial stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with the appearance of the spot, the clone¡¯s aura jumped to the middle stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and no longer slipped back. Chen Fei remained expressionless. This was just the beginning. He intended to use the Three Flowers Shadow Art to forge a clone of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm level. The Primordial Sword Sect being a sect with a pair of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts? Thousands of miles away, in the Xiangtan Domain. Yu Xinfeng walked on the streets, his expression somewhat dull. In recent days, Yu Xinfeng had been having continuous dreams. In these dreams, he was an unparalleled genius. Any cultivation technique that came into his hands could be comprehended in no time, and within a very short period, he could cultivate it to its peak. Yu Xinfeng had had such dreams before. After all, who wouldn¡¯t wish to be a peerless talent and become a powerful figure? But in reality, Yu Xinfeng was just a small leader in a faction. His talent was decent, but certainly not outstanding. At the age of only forty, he was still just a practitioner in the Visceral Tempering realm. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm seemed distant, and he didn¡¯t dare to attempt a breakthrough, fearing that he might suffer severe consequences. However, what puzzled Yu Xinfeng was that recently, with the appearance of these dreams, his talents seemed to be truly improving. Many cultivation techniques that he couldn¡¯t understand or grasp before were now clear to him at a glance. Moreover, with the continuous appearance of dreams recently, a marvelous cultivation technique appeared in his mind. Yu Xinfeng tried to cultivate it, and it unexpectedly led to a rapid surge in his physical strength. According to Yu Xinfeng¡¯s estimation, he might be able to attempt a breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in a few days. However, as he continued to cultivate the technique, Yu Xinfeng couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was about to emerge from his mind. This sensation was strange, as if there was another self about to appear. After a busy day in the faction, Yu Xinfeng returned to his house and continued to cultivate the technique from his dreams. Despite feeling perplexed, Yu Xinfeng couldn¡¯t help but continue cultivating the technique. He had doubts, but for some reason, he couldn¡¯t stop himself from practicing this technique. Entering a state of meditation, Yu Xinfeng exerted force to move the cultivation technique within his mind. His thoughts grew fainter, and his self-awareness weakened. Yu Xinfeng sensed that something was amiss, but he couldn¡¯t stop. The strange feeling of another self about to emerge, which had been growing stronger in the past few days, now overwhelmed him. Suddenly, Yu Xinfeng felt a sense of panic, but he was completely powerless to prevent it. An hour later, Yu Xinfeng opened his eyes, and a flash of crimson passed through them. Yu Xinfeng lowered his head and examined himself, a faint smile appearing on his lips. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Yu Xinfeng, or rather Shen Yuanjun, had a gloomy look in his eyes. Thousands of miles away, at the Primordial Sword Sect. After several days of refining, the aura of Chen Fei¡¯s clone grew stronger and stronger. Following the Three Flowers Shadow Art, forging the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and seizing the Three Flowers, Chen Fei¡¯s clone finally broke through to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, almost depleting Shen Yuanjun¡¯s spiritual essence in the process. ¡°Hum!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The essence of heaven and earth began to swirl, and the clone¡¯s clothes fluttered as it floated in mid-air. ¡°Swish!¡± The clone¡¯s eyes opened, flashing like thunder, locking gazes with its main body. A faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. Astonishingly, the clone sensed a peculiar aura resonating from a distant place. Chen Fei was somewhat surprised. Considering the missing part of Shen Yuanjun¡¯s soul, he didn¡¯t expect such a change when forging the clone with Shen Yuanjun¡¯s spiritual essence.. Chapter 667 - Chapter 667: Wiping Out the Soul Chapter 667: Wiping Out the Soul Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei sensed Shen Yuanjun¡¯s presence, and at this moment, Shen Yuanjun, in the Xiangtan Domain, also sensed a distant call, resonating with his essence and soul. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s expression changed abruptly as he perceived the situation. At this moment, Shen Yuanjun found himself in a rather difficult situation. Years ago, in the mysterious situation of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Shen Yuanjun, as a precautionary measure, quietly moved a portion of his soul out of the situation. If someday his attempt to devour Qin Bingxiu failed, this portion of the soul would have a chance to rise again. And if he successfully broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the end, Shen Yuanjun would reclaim this portion of the soul to replenish the deficiencies in his own soul. This move was considered his final insurance. However, despite the insurance, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s strength at this moment was too weak. Although his experience at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm allowed Shen Yuanjun to manipulate his current corporeal body to exert a combat power similar to that of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was limited to this extent. Pushing further was not allowed by his foundational realm. According to Shen Yuanjun¡¯s original plan, he would quietly cultivate using his current body, utilizing the records of the Minghe Record to seize opportunities to replenish his soul. Without the assistance of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Shen Yuanjun himself would need an extremely long time to re-cultivate to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with several decades being the minimum, and perhaps even longer due to the damage to his soul. However, Shen Yuanjun had long anticipated this situation. Nearly a hundred years of imprisonment, motionless, thoughtless, and emotionless, merely a walking corpse. During this time, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s spirit forged an extremely resilient mind. But now, sensing the resonance of the essence in the distance, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s faith was somewhat shattered. If he could sense it, then Chen Fei naturally could as well. Even at the absolute peak in the Mysterious realm, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s strength was no match for Chen Fei¡¯s and was forcibly slain. Now, at the level of the Visceral Tempering realm, what could he possibly use to fight back? For a moment, a deeper despair than being captured years ago pervaded Shen Yuanjun¡¯s heart. His hands tightened involuntarily as various thoughts flashed through his mind. Shen Yuanjun was unwilling to be slain by Chen Fei a second time like this. But escaping the pursuit was incredibly difficult, if not impossible. Go to the territory of the Sea Monsters? Shen Yuanjun¡¯s gaze shifted. With Chen Fei¡¯s strength far surpassing the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, as long as the Monster King didn¡¯t appear, Chen Fei would only need to be a little cautious; the other Sea Monsters would be enough to make him wary. Unless Shen Yuanjun ventured deep into the territory of the Sea Monsters. The deeper he went into the Sea Monsters¡¯ territory before Chen Fei caught up, the greater his chances of survival. Shen Yuanjun began to dig into the information stored in Yu Xinfeng¡¯s mind. After a moment, his heart sank. The distance from here to the territory of the Sea Monsters was the span of two entire sea domains. With his current level only at the Visceral Tempering realm, unable to fly swiftly, it was simply impossible. Shen Yuanjun immediately abandoned this plan in his mind. Crossing such a long distance was definitely out of the question. As for directly seeking out Min Yanlu, exposing Chen Fei¡¯s prowess at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and opting for a mutual destruction, even just considering it briefly, Shen Yuanjun knew it wouldn¡¯t work. Apart from the distance factor, the crucial point was that, given Shen Yuanjun¡¯s current status, he couldn¡¯t even meet Min Yanlu. Any mid-to-late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could easily intercept him. If he were to claim that Chen Fei of the Primordial Sword Sect concealed his cultivation and was actually at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, those cultivators at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would simply consider Shen Yuanjun to be mad. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s eyes flickered. Running away was already out of the question, and mutual destruction was also not feasible. The only method now was how to conceal himself, making it so that Chen Fei couldn¡¯t pinpoint his exact location. Recalling all he had learned, Shen Yuanjun sat cross-legged and began to activate his techniques. In just a moment, Shen Yuanjun¡¯s aura began to diminish, eventually becoming so faint that it was almost imperceptible, like a stone. Shen Yuanjun sensed his own condition, no longer resonating with the distant essence. However, this was due to the distance being too far. If the distance were closer, this resonance would still occur. Shen Yuanjun furrowed his brow. The ultimate object of resonance for the essence was not something else, but Shen Yuanjun¡¯s soul. As long as the soul remained, this resonance was unavoidable. Only with the passage of time could this resonance gradually weaken. At present, this resonance was almost at its strongest. ¡°Soul!¡± A hint of fierceness appeared on Shen Yuanjun¡¯s face as he activated the Minghe Record in reverse. An indescribable pain spread through Shen Yuanjun¡¯s body. To self-consume and shatter one¡¯s own soul was a sensation more painful than torture. Torture, aimed at the flesh, eventually leads to numbness, but the grinding of the soul has no such numbness, only intensifying agony! Shen Yuanjun trembled, feeling his already damaged soul diminishing more and more until only a trace of spirituality remained. If this trace of spirituality dissipated, there would be no more Shen Yuanjun in this world, and the fragments of his soul just now would have merged into this body. Shen Yuanjun¡¯s spirituality began to quiet down, and only with true silence would the resonance truly disappear. However, Shen Yuanjun had set a rule for his own spirituality: it would automatically revive at critical moments. The trembling of his body gradually ceased. After an unknown amount of time, his eyes slowly opened. His demeanor was completely different from before, his gaze filled with confusion. Yu Xinfeng looked at himself strangely, lowering his head. He had a strange feeling that something had happened just now, but he couldn¡¯t remember anything at this moment. His clothes were completely soaked, and Yu Xinfeng noticed that the speed of his thoughts had increased significantly at this moment. If he had only felt his comprehension improve slightly in the past few days, now Yu Xinfeng was certain that after the strange cultivation just now, both his ability to think and his understanding of techniques had improved significantly compared to before. It was as if there was a blocked position in his mind that had suddenly opened up, and everything in the world seemed vastly different. ¡°This technique is truly miraculous!¡± Yu Xinfeng recalled the techniques he had learned in his dream, his face filled with incredulity. In the Sea Peak City, at the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei sensed the distant resonance gradually weakening, eventually disappearing altogether. Obviously, Shen Yuanjun had also noticed something amiss and actively cut off this resonance. Searching for someone thousands of miles away was akin to finding a needle in a haystack. The clone merged into Chen Fei¡¯s body from behind. Chen Fei wiped his forehead with his right hand, and suddenly the world turned black and white. His figure flickered, disappearing into the Primordial Sword Sect. Three days later, outside the North View City in the Xiangtan Domain. Yu Xinfeng shattered the shield in the hands of the person in front of him with a single strike. Taking advantage of the opponent¡¯s instability, Yu Xinfeng stepped forward and slashed across the opponent¡¯s neck. Amidst the mist of blood, Yu Xinfeng turned his head to look around. There were not many people left standing at this moment. The faction Yu Xinfeng belonged to was engaged in a bloody battle with another faction within the city, and the accumulated conflicts between the two sides had been brewing for a long time. The other faction arrived in North View City following the migration tide some time ago. After initially remaining quiet for a few months, they began to continuously probe the position of the original factions within North View City. Naturally, the friction between the two sides grew increasingly intense. Recently, the situation had become irreconcilable. Yu Xinfeng¡¯s current battle was just one of many skirmishes. His figure flickered, his once perplexing footwork now flowing smoothly without any hesitation. In the blink of an eye, Yu Xinfeng appeared in front of another person. The blade in his hand transformed into a streak of light, and before the person could comprehend what was happening, darkness had already engulfed their vision. Yu Xinfeng used to favor the sword, but for some reason, as he continued to cultivate, he found himself increasingly drawn to the art of the blade. Yu Xinfeng was a minor leader within the faction, but he had no access to the truly profound secrets of blade techniques. Yet even with just ordinary blade techniques, Yu Xinfeng could unleash astonishing power. Those with slightly lower cultivation levels than him sometimes fell to just one stroke of his blade. Even opponents with similar cultivation levels, also at the Visceral Tempering realm, found it difficult to withstand his three strikes. Once he obtained profound blade techniques, Yu Xinfeng believed that his combat power would continue to rise. However, Yu Xinfeng also understood the principle of being a standout among peers. Even with his current surge in strength, he did not reveal all of it. Half an hour later, the battle ended, and the faction leader rewarded Yu Xinfeng with numerous elemental stones. Yu Xinfeng appeared overjoyed on the surface, but his inner turmoil was minimal. According to Yu Xinfeng¡¯s own estimation, it wouldn¡¯t take long, at the latest the day after tomorrow, for him to have the confidence to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. North View City in the Xiangtan Domain was just a small city, with no Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts within the city; the strongest were only at the peak of the Visceral Tempering realm. Once Yu Xinfeng broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he would have a significant status in the entire North View City. Returning to his own courtyard, after confirming the safety of the surroundings, Yu Xinfeng couldn¡¯t wait to practice his techniques. As his strength continued to increase, Yu Xinfeng found himself increasingly enamored with the technique in his mind. While the others in the faction were off enjoying themselves on the flower boats, Yu Xinfeng was more eager to practice his techniques. As the technique continued to operate, Yu Xinfeng¡¯s aura began to fluctuate. Yu Xinfeng had a feeling that, if he wished, he could directly break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at this moment. In the past, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had always seemed distant and unattainable to Yu Xinfeng. He never imagined that ever since he started having strange dreams, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would suddenly become within his reach. Suddenly, Yu Xinfeng instinctively felt a shock in his heart. He withdrew from his state of meditation and opened his eyes, looking ahead. At some point, a figure had appeared there, calmly watching him. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Who are you!¡± Yu Xinfeng instantly grabbed the blade by his side and shouted sharply at the figure. Moonlight shone in from outside the window, revealing the figure¡¯s face. It was none other than Chen Fei, who had come from the Sea Peak City. Three days ago, Chen Fei had already arrived in the Xiangtan Domain. Two days ago, he had pinpointed North View City, and today, he had found Yu Xinfeng. Chen Fei looked at Yu Xinfeng with interest. To his Heavenly Eye, Yu Xinfeng showed no signs of anomaly, at most just a Visceral Tempering realm cultivator with a solid foundation in his techniques.. Chapter 668 - Chapter 668: Black Clouds Suppress the City Chapter 668: Black Clouds Suppress the City Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In such a filthy environment, not to mention the Thousand Feathers Alliance, even in the Xiangtan Domain alone, there were plenty of such occurrences, which was not surprising. However, unfortunately, Chen Fei had possessed more than just the Heavenly Eye technique. Yu Xinfeng had seen the person in front of him remain silent for a long time, and the pressure in his heart had grown stronger. Although the person in front of him had not emitted a strong aura or shown any signs of killing intent, deep down, Yu Xinfeng had been extremely wary of this person, and there had even been a hint of inexplicable resentment. The depth of this resentment had been so profound that it had made Yu Xinfeng somewhat bewildered. Chen Fel¡¯s gaze had flickered, and under the illumination of his divine soul, a glimmer of light had flickered in the depths of Yu Xinfeng¡¯s sea of consciousness. Having worn down his own divine soul to just a glimmer of light, just from this point alone, one could see how ruthless Shen Yuanjun had been towards him. If it hadn¡¯t been for the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, allowing Shen Yuanjun to grow smoothly, there might have been another Mountain Sea Realm expert in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. However, unfortunately, there had been no ¡°ifs¡± in everything. The Fallen Heaven Pavilion had killed Shen Yuanjun, and afterwards Shen Yuanjun had wanted to devour Chen Fei, leading to the current situation. To eradicate the roots, unless there had been no chance, otherwise, having already incurred enmity, regardless of anything, Chen Fei had had no reason to let him go. Shen Yuanjun might need to spend nearly a hundred years to cultivate back to his previous level. By then, Chen Fei would have long lost track of how far he had progressed on the martial path. Chen Fei could easily spare Shen Yuanjun because their future cultivations would only diverge further, with Shen Yuanjun posing almost no threat. But as for Chen Fei¡¯s future cultivation, that was his own matter. Shen Yuanjun had initially attempted to devour Chen Fei in the Mysterious realm, so he had to pay the price for it. To repay enmity with direct action, that was Chen Fei¡¯s way! As Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fell upon him, his demeanor gradually changed, resembling a primordial behemoth overlooking all beings. Yu Xinfeng felt as if electricity surged through him, paralyzing him from head to toe in an instant. Though Yu Xinfeng instinctively attempted to resist, he found himself unable to move, only able to watch Chen Fei with wide eyes. Yu Xinfeng tried to speak but suddenly felt his consciousness grow dim in his sea of knowledge, his awareness gradually fading until he lost all sensation. Closing his eyes, Yu Xinfeng reopened them to find his entire demeanor completely transformed. Yu Xinfeng, or rather Shen Yuanjun, stared directly at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with complexity. Shen Yuanjun remained silent because speaking at this moment would be futile. Even after wearing down his divine soul to such an extent, he still couldn¡¯t escape his pursuer¡¯s relentless hunt. People all praised his unparalleled talent, and Shen Yuanjun had never yielded to anyone in his life. Even the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, not even the Mountain Sea Realm powerhouse Min Yanlu, Shen Yuanjun merely felt that they had advanced a step earlier. But facing Chen Fei, a genius whose age belied his extraordinary strength, Shen Yuanjun couldn¡¯t even refuse to yield if he wanted to. As Chen Fei looked at Shen Yuanjun¡¯s expression, he formed a sword gesture with his right hand and pointed it forward. Shen Yuanjun gazed at Chen Fei¡¯s sword gesture and, in a daze, saw scenes from his past in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Full of spirit, regarding everyone as insignificant. A hundred years passed leisurely, and the name Shen Yuanjun had become history in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. ¡°Buzz!¡± A divine light was pointed out from behind Yu Xinfeng. In the distortion, one could vaguely see Shen Yuanjun¡¯s figure. The divine light trembled slightly and then dissipated into nothingness. Yu Xinfeng collapsed onto the ground, and Chen Fei glanced at him before his figure flickered and disappeared into the courtyard. Shen Yuanjun was dead, and as for Yu Xinfeng, he was just a body chosen by Shen Yuanjun. Whether to kill or spare, for Chen Fei, there was no difference at all. Several hours later, Chen Fei returned to the Primordial Sword Sect and began a new round of secluded cultivation. Currently, all of Chen Fei¡¯s techniques, except for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, had reached their peak through his cultivation. Chen Fei no longer practiced new techniques because they offered little help to him. Only by fully mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, a Mountain Sea realm technique, could he gain the most benefit. In the blink of an eye, a month passed, and as Chen Fei progressed from novice to mastery in the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, his soul became increasingly agile. The nourishment of the world¡¯s vitality on his soul grew stronger. However, since the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering was incomplete, Chen Fei still needed to attain perfection in it. Once he achieved this, he could find an appropriate time to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. During Chen Fei¡¯s secluded cultivation, the Thousand Feathers Alliance gradually calmed down. The once rampant strangeness, with the disappearance of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, began to dissipate gradually. The sea monsters that had continuously occupied the sea areas slowed their pace and started consolidating the order in their existing territories. Between the Thousand Feathers Alliance and the sea monsters, it seemed that a certain tacit understanding had been reached. Upon learning that the sea monsters were no longer as aggressive, a faint smile appeared on the faces of everyone within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The pressure the sea monsters had imposed on the Thousand Feathers Alliance had been immense, to the extent that many sects and ordinary people were constantly worried that the sea monsters might suddenly appear in their territories. Within the Primordial Sword Sect, with the resources brought by Chen Fei, Qu Qingsheng was the first to reach the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm, and Zhou Zixuan and the others were only a few apertures away from reaching the same realm. Chen Fei¡¯s master, Feng Xiupu, had already broken through to the later stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. In just over a decade, opening dozens of apertures, Feng Xiupu¡¯s progress had been remarkable. Even in some major sects, such a cultivation speed was considered the pace only geniuses could achieve. Senior Brother Guo Linshan, when he first arrived in the Boundless Sea, had broken through to the Aperture Tempering realm. Now, after more than ten years, Guo Linshan¡¯s cultivation had reached the middle stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, and he was striving towards the later stage. As for Senior Sister Zhang Fangqiong, her cultivation was at the same level as Guo Linshan¡¯s, also in the middle stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. Chi Shuqing, now in the later stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, is only a few steps away from reaching the peak of this realm. Frequently discussing cultivation issues with Chen Fei, it was almost inevitable for Chi Shuqing to reach this realm. With Chen Fei¡¯s support, she even hoped to attempt the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future, with significant prospects. Ge Hongjie, after failing to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm for the second time on the Primordial Water Island, had thought that he would spend his life lingering in the Visceral Tempering realm. However, in recent years, with the increasing resources within the Primordial Sword Sect and the friendship between Chen Fei and Ge Hongjie, the medicinal pills targeting injuries for martial practitioners in the Body Tempering realm were not a big deal for the Primordial Sword Sect anymore. Ge Hongjie succeeded in his third attempt to break through. Perhaps due to his accumulation in the Body Tempering realm, he quickly progressed from the Aperture Tempering realm to the middle stage in a very short time. As the saying goes, ¡°accumulation leads to breakthroughs.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s companion since Pingyin County, Chi Defeng, was now at the peak of the Visceral Tempering realm. Given Chi Defeng¡¯s advanced age and average martial talent, reaching the peak of the Visceral Tempering realm relied on many years of continuous refinement of medicinal pills. However, Chi Defeng himself was extremely satisfied with his then-current state of cultivation and life. Although Chi Defeng had average martial talent, his son, who had received medicinal pills from Chen Fei while in the womb, had reached the same level of cultivation as Chi Defeng, achieving the peak of the Visceral Tempering realm at a young age. With some more refinement, he could attempt to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm. Si Yuanhai, from the Resisting Evil lineage, had intentionally collected many martial techniques upon arriving in the Boundless Sea, and Chen Fei had even provided some to him. Si Yuanhai had relied on a second-tier Evil to borrow its power, similarly elevating his own realm to the second order. His granddaughter, Si Yinan, had been exceptionally talented in the Art of Resisting Evil. In just a decade, she had reached the later stage of the second order and forcibly controlled a peak second-tier Evil. In terms of combat strength, Si Yinan had been no different from the average peak of the Visceral Tempering realm practitioners, and in some aspects, she may have even surpassed them. In the blink of an eye, another half year had passed, and although the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering technique had still been at the mastery level, proficiency in Mountain Sea Realm techniques had not improved significantly. However, Chen Fei had felt himself improving every moment. The physique was no longer growing, but the recovery power bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was still constantly improving. Moreover, Chen Fei had felt a hint of breakthrough in the strength of his physique. He only awaited the right opportunity, and perhaps Chen Fei could advance his physique into the Mountain Sea Realm. The Thousand Feathers Alliance, in the Thousand Feathers City. Min Yanlu stood in mid-air, gazing straight ahead. In the past half year, the sea monsters had almost ceased their attacks, but Min Yanlu did not feel relieved. Instead, he felt heavy anxiety because he knew the appetites of those Monster Kings. Currently, those sea areas simply could not satisfy them. In fact, Min Yanlu had sought assistance from the center of the Boundless Sea. When he had traveled the Boundless Sea years ago, he had made some friends. However, most of them had not broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm and had died of old age over the years. Only one close friend had broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm with Min Yanlu. The person Min Yanlu sought assistance from was that friend. But after seeking assistance, all Min Yanlu received was bad news. That close friend had died in battle with the sea monsters. The Master of the Sea, solitary and aloof, had no friends in the Boundless Sea. Xu Xizhang grew up in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, having only visited the center of the Boundless Sea a few times and having no friends to speak of. At this moment, the situation in the center of the Boundless Sea was extremely complicated. Not every place was in battle, but when battles did occur, they sometimes determined life and death directly. The Monster Kings that had surged into the Thousand Feathers Alliance at this moment seemed to realize the unfavorable situation and wanted to take refuge here temporarily. They would decide whether to return to the center of the Boundless Sea once the situation stabilized. Min Yanlu¡¯s expression was grave. Just as he was about to turn around, his face suddenly changed, and his gaze pierced straight ahead. In the calm world of vitality, several figures were swiftly approaching. It seemed they knew that they could no longer conceal their presence at this distance. The next moment, the world of vitality roared like a mountain collapse and earth rupture. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The figures of five Monster Kings appeared in the distance, their sights set directly on Thousand Feathers City. Everyone in Thousand Feathers City felt their hearts skip a beat, as if doomsday had arrived. Looking into the distance, dark clouds loomed over the city! Several days later, news spread throughout the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance: Thousand Feathers City had fallen. And even earlier, the sea monsters, which had been quiet for several months, surged like a locust plague, rushing into all the sea areas of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Compared to before, the number of sea monsters had increased significantly, causing the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance to lament.. Chapter 669 - Chapter 669: Retreat Chapter 669: Retreat Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Thousand Feathers Alliance was in turmoil, with the fate of the Three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators hanging in the balance. Thousand Feathers City had long since become a desolate ruin, with only a few managing to escape. Initially, with Thousand Feathers City¡¯s defenses and the presence of the Three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, it had seemed impossible for the city to be breached. However, the strength of the five Monster Kings had been overwhelming, and one of them had possessed a talent perfectly suited for breaching the city. With a breach in Thousand Feathers City¡¯s defenses, it had ultimately collapsed. Within the Sea Peak City, all sects had begun to gather their belongings, preparing to relocate. Located to the side of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the Sea Peak City had still been a considerable distance from the sea area occupied by the sea monsters. But now that the Mountain Sea Realms had vanished without a trace, this distance had no longer provided any sense of security. All sea areas belonging to the Thousand Feathers Alliance would soon be under the control of the sea monsters, having no relevance to humanity. Chen Fei had floated in the air, gazing into the distance with a grave expression. The Monster Kings had arrived too quickly. Chen Fei had thought that the Thousand Feathers Alliance could hold out for at least another decade, or even directly confront the sea monsters on equal footing. So Chen Fei had enough time to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. By then, he could further cultivate several techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm, rapidly boosting his strength. While he might not single-handedly resolve the crisis posed by the Monster Kings, he could join forces with Min Yanlu and others to tackle the situation. However, life had no ¡°ifs,¡± and events would not unfold according to one¡¯s desires. The power of the five Monster Kings far exceeded what the Thousand Feathers Alliance could withstand. Even if Chen Fei broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm at this moment, his efforts alone would be futile. The Mountain Sea Realm was an entirely new realm. Chen Pel¡¯s current foundation could only support his breakthrough to this realm. Beyond the Mountain Sea Realm, the only way to rapidly increase strength was to cultivate Mountain Sea Realm techniques and refine the soul. Yet Chen Fei lacked even a proper Mountain Sea Realm technique. Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering was a Mountain Sea Realm technique, but it focused solely on the physique. Ultimately, one needed to cultivate elemental energy to advance in the Mountain Sea Realm. From the refinement of essence, energy, and spirit in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the refinement of essence, energy, spirit, and soul in the Mountain Sea Realm was a substantial leap. Faced with this situation, the only thing Chen Fei could do was lead the Primordial Sword Sect to avoid being caught in the vast vortex of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Immortal Cloud City could barely be considered a retreat route. Ordinary sea monsters had no interest in it, but they would never allow high-level martial artists to live there. That territory would eventually become a ranch, where humans would be herded like livestock. Moreover, the heavenly and earthly energy in the territory of Immortal Cloud City could not support Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm; it lacked a certain vitality. Within the Primordial Sword Sect, no one was willing to return to Immortal Cloud City. After experiencing a broader world, no one wanted to retreat to a corner and accept being herded by sea monsters, with no control over their own lives. Several months ago, in search of an escape route, Chen Fei had deliberately slain several third-tier early sea monsters, using the Dream Entry Technique to search their memories. The center of the Boundless Sea was chaotic now, but not to the extent of all-out warfare. These sea monsters were migrating mainly to preserve the strength of their population, especially the high-end forces within it. There were too many strong individuals in the Boundless Sea. If a conflict truly broke out, it could escalate into an endless struggle. If the Primordial Sword Sect were to migrate, they could first establish themselves in the peripheral regions of the Boundless Sea, securing their footing. Although there were still disputes in those peripheral areas, the intensity had decreased significantly, and it was not even comparable to the current situation in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. These migrating sea monsters didn¡¯t choose those areas because their population numbers were too high, and those small places couldn¡¯t accommodate them. Chen Fei even meticulously planned out the migration routes using the Dream Entry Technique, just in case it became necessary. Chen Fei himself hadn¡¯t expected to utilize this escape route so soon. When he went to seek the Pinnacle Peak Sect in front of the Thousand Yard Sect, intending to leave the Sea Peak City together, the Pinnacle Peak Sect politely declined. If they were to leave, they would undoubtedly leave with the Primordial Sword Sect. Others might not know Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, but Tong Linyun, who had experienced the mysteries of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion with him, could not be unaware. In Tong Linyun¡¯s eyes, with the disappearance of the Thousand Feathers Alliance in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei was almost the leader of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. No other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could surpass Chen Fei. Thousand Yard Sect turned back to the Primordial Sword Sect, but once again, the Primordial Sword Sect did not agree. This time, it sounded polite to call it migration, but the reality was fleeing. Nowadays, those sea monsters specifically hunted high-level martial artists, viewing them as rare nourishment. Therefore, the more people there were, the greater the commotion, inevitably increasing the likelihood of attracting sea monsters. The Primordial Sword Sect this time only acted together with a few allied sects like the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, plus one Pinnacle Peak Sect, totaling six sects. After spending two days, the six sects roughly packed up their belongings from their respective sects. Since it was unclear when the sea monsters would come, to prevent any unexpected events, many things were directly abandoned. The vast fleet of ships was lined up on the sea, and when Tong Zhongqiu and the others saw Chen Fei, they all gestured with clasped hands, to which Chen Fei responded in kind. Turning his head to look at the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect, many of them still wore expressions of confusion and anxiety about the future. After all, they were about to leave the Thousand Feathers Alliance directly and go to a completely unfamiliar place. What the future held, what they would encounter along the way, whether they would encounter powerful monsters, no one could say for sure. Nowadays, the only thing they could trust in was their sect. Compared to the ordinary disciples in the Body Tempering realm, the elders in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were much calmer. Many of them had been in the sect since the days of Immortal Cloud City, and they held a strong belief in the Primordial Sword Sect. At worst, they would face life and death alongside the sect. Over the years, they had done this many times. Standing on the deck, they looked up at Chen Fei in the sky. ¡°Set sail!¡± With Chen Fei¡¯s command, the fleet began to sail, heading out to sea in a grand procession. This route would steer far away from the areas invaded by the sea monsters, so it would take a much longer path. Based on the information Chen Fei obtained from the sea monster¡¯s memories, if everything went smoothly, it would take several months to sail far away from the Thousand Feathers Alliance and reach Thousand Geese City. Thousand Geese City was Chen Fei¡¯s destination this time, located tens of thousands of miles away from the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Without sufficient protection, ordinary ships couldn¡¯t navigate such a long distance. Inside the cabin, Chen Fei¡¯s main body sat cross-legged, cultivating the techniques of Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, while his clone patrolled the surroundings outside the cabin. In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed, and the fleet had encountered no major setbacks, stabilizing the emotions of the people considerably. However, the minds of several Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the fleet were gradually becoming tense. The reason they hadn¡¯t encountered any incidents these days was because the route the fleet was taking was still within the territory of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Although the sea monsters were wreaking havoc, the time was still too short, and the fleet was following a route that avoided them. But next, the fleet would leave the waters of the Thousand Feathers Alliance and truly enter the open sea. That would be the real test, or rather, the test was just beginning. The Thousand Feathers Alliance was truly in chaos. Recently, wherever they passed, no matter which sea area, they could feel the pervasive sense of anxiety. Fights broke out in various cities, and many fleets silently followed behind the Primordial Sword Sect after seeing their imposing presence. The Primordial Sword Sect didn¡¯t drive them away because soon enough, the two fleets gradually distanced themselves from each other. Relying solely on the speed of the ships, it was impossible to quickly leave the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The ships of the Primordial Sword Sect and several other sects were powered by rotating Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, drawing upon the elemental energy of heaven and earth. Only this way could they cross nearly half of the Thousand Feathers Alliance in just over ten days. Among those fleets wishing to follow, the strongest cultivators were at most in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and couldn¡¯t keep up at all. Leading so many people to flee to Thousand Geese City was already pushing the limits for the Primordial Sword Sect and the other sects. They simply didn¡¯t have the extra capacity to take more people along. As night fell, the sky twinkled with countless stars. An hour ago, the fleet had completely entered the open sea. Chen Fei¡¯s main body continued to cultivate in the cabin. Over the past few days, Chen Fei had rarely shown himself, as many matters could be handled by his clone. In the flickering lamplight, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened. His figure flickered, disappearing from the cabin. When he appeared again, Chen Fei was already in midair. The Qjanyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. With the sound of the sword being unsheathed, the Qjanyuan Sword burst with dazzling brilliance, its sharp sword intent soaring into the sky. After this period of nurturing and refinement, the Qjanyuan Sword had reached the level of a top-grade magic treasure. Hundreds of sword elements intertwined in the void, forming a Profound Heavenly Sword Formation standing in midair, blocking the path ahead of the fleet. ¡°Boom!¡± A surge of demonic power materialized out of thin air and crashed into the Profound Heavenly Sword Formation. The Sword Formation emitted radiant light, its sword elements circulating and gradually dissipating the surging demonic power until it vanished completely, leaving only the flickering brilliance of the Sword Formation. Hearing this tremendous commotion, Tong Zhongqiu and the others appeared one by one in midair. ¡°Hahaha, as I said, today we¡¯re going to have a hearty meal!¡± A massive black shadow appeared in the sky, overlooking the fleet. Its enormous pupils pierced Chen Fei, its eyes unable to conceal the delight¡ªthe joy of seeing food! It had nine tails, four ears, and eyes on its abdomen. Each tail was covered in dense thorns, sharp enough to pierce through the clouds. The four ears trembled slightly, resonating with the elemental energy of heaven and earth. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Its single eye on its abdomen was incredibly large, already enormous in its own right, but taking up half of its abdomen, it appeared terrifying from a distance. Tong Zhongqiu and the others sensed the aura of the sea monster, their faces instantly turning pale. It was at the peak of the third stage, and compared to other peak third-tier sea monsters, the pressure it exerted was much greater. Faintly, the sound of tearing and biting echoed in their ears, and Tong Zhongqiu and the others¡¯ gazes became unfocused. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qjanyuan Sword emitted a resounding sword cry, and Tong Zhongqiu and the others¡¯ gazes suddenly cleared. They turned to look at Chen Fei, their eyes gradually widening.. Peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm? Chapter 670 - Chapter 670: Holy Land Chapter 670: Holy Land Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Just now, they heard the sound of an explosion, rushed out in a hurry, and were once again stimulated by the breath of the sea monster, almost falling into illusion. For a moment, they didn¡¯t care about anything else. At this moment, they finally noticed that Chen Fei¡¯s aura seemed to have reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm! Encountering a third-tier peak sea monster, they were mentally prepared for it, after all, during their escape, anything could happen. Even encountering a Monster King and being casually wiped out by the Monster King were all possibilities. But Chen Fei¡¯s realm reaching the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they really didn¡¯t have any mental preparation at all. The last time Chen Fei revealed his strength was a year ago. Wasn¡¯t he just in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm at that time? At that realm, they could barely accept it. Yet now, after a year has passed, he directly progressed from the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? No matter what precious treasures he consumed, he shouldn¡¯t have directly transformed from the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°You guys continue with the fleet, I¡¯ll lead it away.¡± Chen Fei glanced at Tong Zhongqiu and the others, his figure flickered, flying towards another direction. Tong Zhongqiu and the others sensed that this third-tier monster was stronger than the usual third-tier peak. They had indeed not sensed it wrong, because the monster in front of them was a descendant of a Monster King. Flowing within him was the bloodline of a Monster King. Not to mention the innate talents nurtured within the bloodline, just the demonic power alone was much more profound than that of other third-tier peak monsters. Ku Rong, the one-eyed, glanced at the fleet below and swiftly caught up with Chen Fei. Compared to the few initial Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators below, the energy contained within Chen Fei¡¯s peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm was undoubtedly much richer. Devouring such a cultivator was undoubtedly tempting even for Ku Rong, a third-tier peak monster like him. The power of the Three Flowers of cultivators had many benefits for them monsters, stimulating their spiritual senses. According to the information Ku Rong had received, there weren¡¯t many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Encountering one today was considered good luck for it. Currently, there were many sea monsters roaming the borders of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, specifically targeting fleets that had escaped. After all, the Thousand Feathers Alliance had not been completely conquered yet. Venturing in alone inevitably led to some unexpected situations. The Thousand Feathers Alliance was not entirely weak and vulnerable. During the assault on the Thousand Feathers Alliance, quite a few third-tier monsters had died, and some third-tier peak monsters had also perished. But this occasional sweeping of fleeing fleets posed no danger at all. As Chen Fei disappeared along with Ku Rong, Tong Zhongqiu and the others couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief. Then, without any delay, they fully mobilized the fleet and raced towards the distance. Suddenly, a tremendous force acted upon the entire fleet, startling Tong Zhongqiu and the others. Was there another situation? Turning their heads, they found it was Chen Fei¡¯s clone. In order to distinguish between the original and the clone, Chen Fei deliberately changed the clone¡¯s clothes to a different style. However, when they sensed Chen Fei¡¯s clone and witnessed the aura realm it displayed due to fully mobilizing its elemental power, Tong Zhongqiu and the others momentarily felt as if they were truly trapped in an illusion. It¡¯s not that they lacked insight; it¡¯s just that they didn¡¯t know what words to use to express their current feelings. Chen Fei¡¯s original form being at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was already incredible and difficult to comprehend. Now, the clone¡¯s realm was also at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. What on earth was going on? Could a clone reach the same realm as the original? If clones were so useful, then the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance would consist of cultivators practicing clones. Regardless of the difficulty of cultivation, there would always be people desperate to cultivate them. However, the actual situation is that the vast majority of clones have much weaker strength compared to the original, at most serving a supportive role. In fact, as the original¡¯s strength increases, the clone becomes increasingly useless. Tong Linyun looked at Chen Fei¡¯s clone¡¯s realm and was also extremely shocked. Tong Linyun had always thought that he understood Chen Fei¡¯s strength well enough, but now he realized that what he had seen seemed to be only a part of Chen Fei¡¯s strength. Or perhaps, what he saw today was the whole picture, and perhaps in a while, Chen Fei¡¯s strength would undergo astonishing changes again. From the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the peak in just a year, can you believe it? Chen Fei dashed hundreds of miles and finally slowed down in mid-air. If possible, Chen Fei wanted to lead Ku Rong to a farther place. However, Ku Rong could never catch up with Chen Fei and had become extremely impatient, seeming to turn back and slaughter the fleet first. Chen Fei wanted to lead Ku Rong elsewhere not only because he didn¡¯t want to endanger the fleet with battle fluctuations but also because killing a descendant of a Monster King like Ku Rong would easily lure out the Monster King. The surrounding aura near the fleet was too chaotic. Once the Monster King sensed it, the entire fleet wouldn¡¯t be able to escape. Leading elsewhere, Chen Fei could eliminate all the auras and then detach the fleet. ¡°Not running anymore?¡± Ku Rong looked at Chen Fei, a sly gleam flashing in his lone eye. Ku Rong deliberately showed the intention to return just now, forcing Chen Fei to stop. Sure enough, the other party had to stop due to concerns about those fleets. For those people, to trap themselves in a dead end, Ku Rong liked such cultivators the most because they were the easiest to manipulate. Chen Fei didn¡¯t speak. With a glance at Ku Rong, he had already appeared in front of him in a flash. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Ku Rong felt no fear or even apprehension; there was only plainness, so plain that it felt like looking at an inanimate object! This kind of gaze instantly ignited Ku Rong¡¯s anger. It was the hunter! Ku Rong stirred the elemental energy of the four directions with its four ears, leaving Chen Fei with less than ten percent of the elemental energy he could manipulate. This was one of Ku Rong¡¯s talents, forcibly seizing control of the elemental energy of heaven and earth. Whether it was a cultivator or a monster, having the assistance of elemental energy from heaven and earth made a huge difference in the manifestation of their power. Ku Rong¡¯s single eye stared at Chen Fei, a faint glimmer passing through it. In the reflection of his pupils, Chen Fei¡¯s figure froze instantly. The second talent: locking down the opponent¡¯s soul, causing them to lose control of their body. This talent, when at the level of a Monster King, didn¡¯t have a particularly strong effect because by then, whether it was a fourth-order Monster King or a mountain and sea realm cultivator, they had cultivated their souls. Moreover, the cultivation of the soul in the mountain and sea realm was even more refined and not easily controlled. However, below the mountain and sea realm, this talent was almost unstoppable because Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had almost no training in soul cultivation. Ku Rong¡¯s talent was a form of dimensional reduction. The nine tails behind Ku Rong shot out instantly, locking Chen Fei from all directions. The power on each tail was astonishing, and the combined force of the nine tails far exceeded that of an ordinary third-tier peak monster. In the blink of an eye, Ku Rong went all out. Although Ku Rong already regarded the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator as his prey, when it came to actual combat, Ku Rong would definitely give it his all. Just as Ku Rong appeared before the fleet for the first time, he revealed his true form rather than weakening himself into a human form. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple emanated from Chen Fei, a forbidden technique, the Seventh Gate! Ku Rong¡¯s single-eyed soul froze, having no effect on Chen Fei. Under the control of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s application of soul was far stronger than Ku Rong¡¯s talent. As their souls collided, Ku Rong¡¯s soul began to tremble violently. Along with it, the elemental energy, which was initially seized by Ku Rong by ninety percent, suddenly loosened, and Chen Fei instantly reclaimed sixty percent. Due to the trembling of his soul, Ku Rong¡¯s attacks with his nine tails also weakened slightly, and the momentum of his encirclement stalled for a moment. What should have been a perfect killing move against other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators suddenly turned into a flawed technique against Chen Fei. Chen Fei took a step forward, and where his foot landed, the space rippled. The Qjanyuan Sword slashed directly at the nine tails. ¡°Boom!¡± The nine tails, which should have been invincible, were forcibly severed. Seven of them were gone in one strike, with the remaining two also heavily wounded. ¡°Roar!¡± In intense pain, Ku Rong let out a sharp howl as he retreated backward, accompanied by a tremendous force continuously crushing all around him. Chen Fei¡¯s hair flew backward as the recoil force from Ku Rong circulated within him. Then, all of it was forcibly restrained by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, transforming into Chen Fei¡¯s own power. Using this force, Chen Fei advanced instead of retreating. With a step backward, he once again stood before Ku Rong and swung the Qjanyuan Sword. Compared to the first strike, this one carried even greater momentum. As long as he couldn¡¯t strike Chen Fei, under the control of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei would only grow stronger with each battle, until even the Suppressing Dragon Elephant couldn¡¯t contain or suppress that power. But now, Ku Rong was just a third-tier monster. Even as a descendant of a Monster King, his power couldn¡¯t exceed the limit that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could suppress. Ku Rong stared wide-eyed at Chen Fei. This was the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? What peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could achieve such power! In a remote place like the Thousand Feathers Alliance, how could there emerge a genius figure like this, which might only appear in some sacred places in the center of the endless sea? Could it have been some old monster that had reincarnated through possession? Ku Rong¡¯s four ears trembled, and a mighty momentum like overturning rivers and seas appeared on him ¨C the power of a Monster King! Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly condensed. If there was one thing that posed the greatest threat to him among the descendants of Monster Kings, it was probably this sealed power of the Monster King. Facing this true power of the fourth order, it was prudent to be extremely cautious no matter what. A dazzling light burst from Ku Rong¡¯s single eye. In the next moment, Ku Rong¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared directly in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked unexpectedly at Ku Rong¡¯s disappearing figure. This was the first time Chen Fei had encountered someone using the power of a Monster King to escape. Was this move enough to frighten Chen Fei? Ku Rong¡¯s figure was like a shooting star. Using the power of a Monster King to escape, it was simply impossible for anyone below the fourth order to catch up. Ku Rong¡¯s single eye was filled with coldness. This human was too strong, and it couldn¡¯t defeat him with its current strength. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But if it could devour this human, the benefits would be immense. In the nearby waters, there were still some third-tier peak sea monsters, and there were even two other descendants of Monster Kings like Ku Rong. As long as they were found, this human would undoubtedly die. There was no chance for escape! Ku Rong¡¯s gaze flickered, and suddenly a figure appeared in front of him. Ku Rong looked at this figure, his single eye widening. It was that human.. How did he catch up? Chapter 671 - Chapter 671: Hands Up, Sword Lands! Chapter 671: Hands Up, Sword Lands! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Ku Rong couldn¡¯t help but feel a hint of confusion in his heart. If he couldn¡¯t escape now, wouldn¡¯t that mean death? Ku Rong¡¯s four ears trembled violently, as the vital energy of heaven and earth gathered. He shifted his body and dashed towards another direction. Chen Fei¡¯s figure vanished, once again blocking Ku Rong¡¯s path, while his Qianyuan Sword slashed down directly. The power of the Monster King erupted within Ku Rong¡¯s body. In an impossible moment, he managed to evade Chen Fei¡¯s attack, his body fluttering like a willow catkin as he continued to flee into the distance. Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly. Ku Rong¡¯s use of the power of the Monster King far exceeded that of the one Chen Fei encountered in Wind Lake City before. If Ku Rong fought Chen Fei with this power of the Monster King, Chen Fei would have to temporarily retreat and wait for the dissipation of the Monster King¡¯s power before attempting to kill him again. But evidently, Ku Rong¡¯s temperament differed greatly from ordinary demons. He preferred to escape rather than contemplate using the power of the Monster King to perish alongside Chen Fei. Or perhaps, in their first encounter just now, Chen Fei¡¯s displayed strength had somewhat rattled Ku Rong, making him unwilling to face Chen Fei alone. As Chen Fei shifted his figure, constantly blocking Ku Rong¡¯s path, Ku Rong dodged left and right, narrowly slipping through a gap under Chen Fei¡¯s sword. Compared to attacking with the power of the Monster King, simply using body technique to accelerate allows for much longer duration. After tangling for a moment, they had already flown over hundreds of miles. The fear in Ku Rong¡¯s eyes grew heavier and heavier. It had already discerned that this human possessed a talent for teleportation, and controlled it extremely well. There was hardly any interval in short-distance teleportation. A human with talents exclusive to beasts, and mastering them to such a high degree¡ªthis couldn¡¯t just be an old monster¡¯s possession, what else could it be? Fear and panic surged in Ku Rong¡¯s heart as it sensed the Monster King¡¯s power within it about to dissipate, the fear deepening. Ku Rong had initially wanted to charge towards those fleets to make Chen Fei wary, but in that direction, Chen Fei was completely on guard, almost striking Ku Rong several times. Ku Rong could still escape now because it controlled the direction of flight itself. But once it fixed the direction, its position would become easily predictable. Ku Rong tried several times, but dared not fly towards the direction of the fleet, instead turning to fly towards other positions. ¡°Roar!¡± A loud roar echoed in the distance, and a look of surprise appeared in Ku Rong¡¯s single eye. There were four peak third-tier beasts ahead. Though they weren¡¯t descendants of the two Monster Kings, such power was already immensely formidable, surely enough to drive away this human. No, if they laid out a formation to restrict this human¡¯s talent for teleportation, they might even be able to slay him! Ku Rong¡¯s four ears trembled violently, and the four peak third-tier beasts in the distance paused for a moment before flying towards them. When the descendants of the Monster Kings called, they had to obey. In the hierarchy of demon beasts, the status of the Monster King¡¯s descendants far surpassed that of other demon beasts. This was especially true among peers. Chen Fei glanced ahead, his brows furrowing slightly. In the next moment, he disappeared and reappeared before the four peak third-tier beasts. Seeing Chen Fei suddenly appear, the four beasts were momentarily startled, but in the next instant, they instinctively unleashed their attacks towards him. No matter how many tricks you have, in the face of absolute strength, everything is futile! A dazzling light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, and the attacks of the four peak third-tier beasts slowed down under his Heavenly Eye. The flaws in each of their attacks gradually revealed themselves before Chen Fei. However, these flaws were very minor. Despite the somewhat hasty attacks of the four beasts, their realm was evident. Many instinctive attacks sometimes turned out to be the best choice. At most, the attacks of the four beasts were just accompanied by some flaws. A phantom appeared behind Chen Fei, resembling a dragon with scales, six limbs beneath, treading through the void, and with the sun and moon overhead. A tremendous force suddenly descended, and the four peak third-tier beasts felt their bodies tighten, as if they were about to be sealed directly in the void. The four beasts instinctively struggled desperately, causing the void to tremble, and they broke free from the restraint. But it was this momentary pause that made the gap in their attacks towards Chen Fei even larger. Majestic force circulated within Chen Fei¡¯s body as he swung his sword, colliding with the attack of the first beast. ¡°Boom!¡± The resounding explosion echoed in all directions. Normally, the power possessed by beasts surpassed that of martial artists, but in this direct clash, the body of this beast was forced backward, and its dozen or so tentacles were crushed into a mist of blood. Intense pain struck, causing the beast to roar loudly. Chen Fei shifted his figure, dodging the attacks of the other three beasts and flashing behind the first beast. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand continued to slash out. Compared to the first strike, the momentum of this sword was even stronger now, and much stronger indeed. He borrowed force, suppressed, refined, and combined his own power into the strike. This was the technique of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant! ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s sword struck the head of the beast, causing its body to tremble. Before it could even recover from the first collision, it exploded into a shower of blood the next moment. Two strikes, slaying a peak third-tier beast. In the blink of an eye, while the attacks of the other three beasts were still crossing the void and landing on the sea with a deafening roar, one of their companions had already fallen. The efficiency of this slaughter left the three beasts somewhat dazed, wondering if they had encountered a human at the level of the Mountain Sea Realm. In the distance, Ku Rong, who had been charging towards them, saw this scene, and its eye widened almost to the point of popping out of its abdomen. Watching Chen Fei¡¯s slaughter from the sidelines was just as shocking as facing him head-on earlier for Ku Rong. This human had almost fully utilized all the power at his disposal, and although he lacked the power of the Mountain Sea Realm, for the other peak third-tier beasts, the difference seemed insignificant. It was death either way! Even facing a human at the Mountain Sea Realm, they might not die, they still have a chance to survive. Because as soon as they see a figure of that realm, they scatter and flee, not eagerly charging forward like now, seeking a fight. Doubt flickered in Ku Rong¡¯s single eye. At this moment, the distance to that side was less than twenty li. Though it wouldn¡¯t take just an instant to cover this distance, it wouldn¡¯t require much time either. Although one peak third-tier beast had died now, there were still at least three left, plus Ku Rong itself. While it might not be able to slay Chen Fei, it should be able to protect itself. After hesitating for a moment, Ku Rong decided to join the remaining three beasts to confront Chen Fei together. But before Ku Rong could fly out a few li, the vital energy of heaven and earth in the distance trembled violently. Watching the scene over there, Ku Rong felt a surreal sense of entering a illusion. The human on the other side directly broke through the defenses of the remaining three peak third-tier beasts with a single sword strike, then followed it up with another strike, killing one of the beasts that couldn¡¯t react in time. After losing one companion, the remaining three beasts understood the terror of the human before them and immediately shifted from attacking to complete defense. While it could be argued that their previous attacks on Chen Fei appeared rushed due to his sudden appearance, now, with their minds tightly focused on defense, there was no question of whether their actions were rushed or not. Yet even so, the defenses of the three beasts were still broken by the human¡¯s single sword strike. Several li away, Chen Fei¡¯s body was surrounded by blood energy. Extracting the essence of the first beast as power, Chen Fei catalyzed it, unleashing the most explosive strike. The essence of a peak third-tier beast was unimaginably profound and incredibly rare. Yet Chen Fei directly used this essence as power for his strike. This was undoubtedly an extremely wasteful move, squandering precious resources, to put it lightly. However, the power of this strike was so incredible that it shattered the full defenses of three beasts in one move. The chaotic and explosive power flowed within Chen Fei¡¯s body. Blood beads oozed from his skin, and every organ, bone, muscle emitted a tearing sound. The essence was too chaotic, and striking like this placed an immense burden on the body. No peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert dared to attempt such a move; it was likely that before the technique was halfway executed, their body would have already ruptured. Even the beasts renowned for their robust physique dared not do such a thing. ¡°Roar!¡± The phantom of the dragon-elephant behind Chen Fei roared to the sky, its ivory horns soaring into the clouds as if to pierce through the firmament. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted towards the other two peak third-tier beasts. The bodies of the two beasts trembled violently, a chill running through them. Glancing towards Ku Rong again, they saw that Ku Rong had already changed direction, fleeing directly towards another direction. The hearts of the two peak third-tier beasts sank instantly¡ªthey had been abandoned! In less than a moment, with several deafening roars, the remaining two peak third-tier beasts were forcefully slain by Chen Fei. The two beasts had thought of escape, but if even Ku Rong couldn¡¯t flee, how could these beasts without special talents or the power of a Monster King escape Chen Fei¡¯s pursuit? Chen Fei stood in mid-air, the thick blood mist almost completely enveloping him. The remaining essence of the four peak third-tier beasts was thrown into the Concealment bell by Chen Fei. With a sweep of his right hand, Chen Fei severed the bodies of the four beasts and erased their lingering aura. Then, with two consecutive flashes, he chased after Ku Rong. The four beasts died too quickly, and Ku Rong had only just fled less than a hundred miles. Using normal body technique to chase, this distance would have been nearly impossible to catch up to, but Chen Fei possessed the talent of teleportation, instantly erasing this distance. Ku Rong stared with wide eyes at Chen Fei, his gaze filled with despair. Just now, the Monster King¡¯s power within Ku Rong had already been depleted, and controlling that power had severely drained Ku Rong¡¯s mental energy. As for the injuries inflicted by Chen Fei just now, they had been healed by the Monster King¡¯s power. But facing the unreasonable power of the human before him, Ku Rong didn¡¯t know what he could use to resist. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Clearly, he had chosen to hunt in the open sea, which could be said to be extremely cautious, yet he still encountered such a situation. Ku Rong was unwilling! ¡°Clang!¡± Amidst the earth-shattering sword cry, Ku Rong¡¯s field of vision was filled with only a blade slashing through the void, piercing towards him. An hour later, Chen Fei dragged Ku Rong¡¯s body to a deserted island.. Chapter 672 - Chapter 672: Mountain Sea Realm Physique Chapter 672: Mountain Sea Realm Physique Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This deserted island was hundreds of miles away from the location of the recent battle. Ku Rong had not yet died. Chen Fei needed to deal with this descendant of the Monster King as far away from the fleet as possible. ¡°Bang!1¡® With a dull sound, Chen Fei casually threw Ku Rong¡¯s body to the ground. Severely injured and on the verge of death, that was Ku Rong¡¯s current condition. However, it had to be said that the bloodline of the Monster King was indeed extraordinary. Without any healing medicine, Ku Rong¡¯s injuries were slowly healing. At that rate, lying for several months, Ku Rong¡¯s injuries would be as good as new. If it had been a warrior, it would probably have taken several years, and if the injuries had reached the origin, they would never have fully recovered their original strength. However, even if Ku Rong had recovered to its original strength, it would have been useless because its mind had been completely shattered by Chen Fei, and its spiritual wisdom no longer existed. Chen Fei looked down at Ku Rong, the Qianyuan Sword appearing in his hand. The next moment, the Qianyuan Sword pierced directly into Ku Rong¡¯s back. Chen Fei formed hand seals, and the majestic spiritual essence of Ku Rong began to be slowly drawn out. The majestic spiritual essence appeared in the palm of Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and the energy and blood in Chen Fei¡¯s body gradually boiled. The Dragon Elephant Induction Point emitted a strong suction force, swallowing this spiritual essence. In the recent battles, although they didn¡¯t last long, Chen Fei found his physique unusually active. Previously, during the battle with Shen Yuanjun in the Mysterious realm of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, the intensity was no less than this time, but Chen Fei didn¡¯t feel much about his physique. Perhaps it was because during this time, Chen Fei had been diligently cultivating the Dragon-Elephant Technique, allowing his physique to reach a true critical point. Thus, the intense stimulation of the body this time made his physicality react in this way. The spiritual essence contained impurities that Chen Fei usually wouldn¡¯t absorb, even if given to his physical body. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t intend to truly refine this spiritual essence this time. Instead, he wanted to use the spiritual essence of this descendant of the Monster King to stimulate his physique to a greater extent, giving his body the possibility of breaking through its current level. As the Dragon Elephant Induction Point swallowed the spiritual essence, Chen Fei¡¯s physical body began to tremble slightly, and a strong discomfort appeared in his perception. A faint but distinct noise appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. These were fragments of consciousness in the spiritual essence, as well as imprints from the bloodline of the Monster King. Chen Fei¡¯s forced refinement clashed with these fragments and imprints. This was undoubtedly a dangerous situation because if mishandled, Chen Fei might undergo a mutation, similar to those martial artists who specifically refine the bloodlines of demonic beasts to strengthen themselves. Irritability, impulsiveness, and anger¡ªall consequences of the contamination of the mind. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering began to operate. The power of the soul rose into the mind and spread throughout Chen Fei¡¯s body, giving him a sense of unity between the primordial and the integrated. The spiritual essence within Ku Rong¡¯s body continued to flow into the Dragon Elephant Induction Point. The speed of Chen Fei¡¯s heartbeat gradually increased, and the flow of blood reached its peak, emitting a sound like the rushing of rivers. The blood transported the elemental power, seeking to further strengthen the physical body. However, the physical body had reached its limit at this moment and could no longer accept any degree of enhancement. The spiritual essence had to overflow from the Dragon Elephant Induction Point and then spread throughout Chen Fei¡¯s body. In just a moment, Chen Fei was completely enveloped by the spiritual essence. The Dragon Elephant Induction Point wanted to continue swallowing the spiritual essence, but since the physical body refused to strengthen further, there was nowhere for this essence to go. The sensation of the physical body tearing began to appear in Chen Fei¡¯s perception, while in some subtle areas, influenced by the imprints of the bloodline of the Monster King, mutations began to occur. ¡®¡öHum!1¡® Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled as the Dragon-Elephant Technique suppressed all abnormalities. Not only did it suppress these abnormalities, but it also pressed down on the spiritual essence along with them. The spiritual essence within Chen Fei¡¯s body was immobilized by the suppression of the Dragon-Elephant Technique, but external spiritual essence continued to join in. A phantom of the Dragon-Elephant appeared behind Chen Fei, further strengthening his control over his body. The capacity of a container is limited. When the container cannot expand, yet there are many things continuously pouring in from outside, the only option is to compress the incoming material. By compressing it, naturally, more things can be stored. At this moment, under the suppression of the Dragon-Elephant Technique, the spiritual essence within Chen Fei¡¯s body began to be forcibly compressed, becoming more condensed, and Chen Fei¡¯s physical body also began to absorb some of the spiritual essence. This absorption was more like squeezing two metals together. As long as the force was strong enough, one could always squeeze one into the other. Chen Fei¡¯s physical body had a hint of this feeling at the moment. With his physique already at its limit, he had to start absorbing some power. And with this step, the accumulated spiritual essence within Chen Fei¡¯s body finally found a place to flow. This method of forcibly breaking through was probably something only Chen Fei could manage. For other martial artists, the first thing they would end up breaking would be themselves, let alone achieving a breakthrough. A day passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Fei was completely immersed in his cultivation. Ku Rong¡¯s body had long ceased to emit spiritual essence. At this moment, Ku Rong was truly on the brink of death, and its ability to self-repair had become barely perceptible due to the loss of spiritual essence. With the assistance of Chen Fei¡¯s clone, the fleet had already sailed thousands of miles away from their previous location. At this point, there were no more powerful sea monsters lurking nearby. However, Chen Fei¡¯s clone did not stop. He continued to mobilize the elemental energy of heaven and earth, leading the fleet forward. The Monster King had not yet appeared, but once it did, it would spell disaster. Compared to this, the exhaustion from continuously mobilizing the elemental energy of heaven and earth was insignificant. Chen Fei¡¯s main body had not returned yet, and Tong Zhongqiu and the others wore a hint of worry on their faces. In this fleet, Chen Fei was truly the mainstay, not only spiritually but also in practical terms. Without a powerhouse like Chen Fei to protect them, it would be impossible for the fleet to safely navigate through thousands of miles of sea relying solely on a few early and mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. If slightly stronger sea monsters appeared, these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would have to scatter and flee, leaving the people in the fleet virtually abandoned. It was a matter of life and death, and everyone had to accept their fate. It was only because Chen Fei¡¯s clone was still present that they felt somewhat reassured. If Chen Fei¡¯s clone suddenly disappeared, they would likely be at a loss. Another day passed, and on the deserted island, Chen Fei sat quietly in meditation, his breath barely perceptible, like a stone. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and a stunning aura surged from his body. A ripple silently spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and in the next moment, the elemental energy of heaven and earth within a radius of a dozen miles reversed and poured into him. The deserted island became the center of a vortex as countless streams of elemental energy flowed into Chen Fei¡¯s body. His muscles and bones resonated together, like thunder echoing through the air. The oppressive feeling emanating from Chen Fei¡¯s body grew heavier, and in a trance, it seemed as if an ancient behemoth had awakened. His elemental power, his mind, and even his soul trembled slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s body floated automatically into the air, and thunder flashed in the elemental energy of heaven and earth. Some of it landed on Chen Fei¡¯s body, directly absorbed by him. With thunder imbuing his body, this phenomenon lasted for a full hour before gradually subsiding, and the elemental energy of heaven and earth returned to calmness. Chen Fei looked down at his body, slowly clenching his fists, a powerful force circulating between his knuckles. With the stimulation from Ku Rong¡¯s bloodline, Chen Fei¡¯s physique, after a period of stagnation, finally crossed the threshold and reached the Mountain Sea Realm. Although only the strength of his physique had reached the Mountain Sea Realm, the significance of this for Chen Fei remained immense. Not to mention anything else, if Chen Fei had intended to truly break through to the Mountain Sea Realm in his martial arts cultivation in the future, his then-current physique could have provided him with much more time for his soul to undergo further transformation. Many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators failed to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm because the time given by the elemental energy of heaven and earth to their souls was too short, making it impossible for them to seize the fleeting opportunity, ultimately leading to failure. In this regard, Chen Fei undoubtedly had a great advantage. Besides the increased likelihood of successfully breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the future, Chen Fei¡¯s then-current combat power would also have continued to rise. The soul of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator might have struggled to fully utilize the power of a Mountain Sea Realm physique, but with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, coupled with the power of his soul, Chen Fei could have maximized the power of that body to its fullest extent. Moreover, with his physique having broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm, the restrictions would have been lifted, and his physical body could have continued to strengthen in future cultivation. Furthermore, Chen Fei¡¯s recovery ability had reached an extremely exaggerated level. Although he couldn¡¯t have achieved the feat of dripping blood to be reborn, he could have already regenerated simple limb injuries in a very short time. In fact, as long as Chen Fei¡¯s skull wasn¡¯t completely shattered, any damage to his body below the skull, including having his heart crushed, wouldn¡¯t have affected his strength and could have been quickly healed. This was an extremely terrifying boost to a warrior¡¯s combat power. Chen Fei released his tightly clenched fist, then looked down at Ku Rong on the deserted island. With a flicker, he landed nearby. Ku Rong hadn¡¯t died yet, though he had been on the brink of death all along. The bloodline flowing within his body stubbornly held onto life. But even if he hadn¡¯t died, in reality, there wasn¡¯t much difference from being dead. His foundation was destroyed, as was the bloodline of the Monster King, and his spiritual wisdom was shattered beyond repair. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and a drop of blood flew out from Ku Rong¡¯s body. As this drop of blood drifted away, Ku Rong¡¯s life force, which had been barely clinging on, began to deteriorate. By estimation, within a month, Ku Rong would undoubtedly die, and this month¡¯s time would be enough for Chen Fei to completely disappear from this place. Although the Monster King was lofty, he was not omniscient. By the time the Monster King arrived here, Chen Fei would have long vanished without a trace. Chen Fei lightly stepped on the ground with his right foot, causing the deserted island to tremble violently as a massive crater appeared. With a swing of his right hand, Chen Fei swept Ku Rong into the crater, causing the island to tremble as Ku Rong¡¯s body was buried. Chen Fei¡¯s figure floated up, and a ripple swept out, erasing his own aura and completely masking Ku Rong¡¯s. In the next moment, Chen Fei moved dozens of miles away before immediately disappearing. After three consecutive teleports, Chen Fei finally transformed into a stream of light and chased after the direction of the fleet. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Three months later. Chen Fei sat cross-legged in the cabin, and in the next moment, his eyes opened, appearing in mid-air. The boundless azure sky was calm and peaceful, but Chen Fei¡¯s physical body was tensing up, and his mind and soul were trembling. A beam of light shot out from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows, sweeping around. Vaguely, hundreds of miles away, it seemed that a battle to the death between a Monster King and a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator was taking place.. Chapter 673 - Chapter 673: Caught in the Moat Chapter 673: Caught in the Moat Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s face darkened, his elemental force flashing, enveloping the entire fleet. In the next moment, the elemental energy of heaven and earth roared, and the speed of the entire fleet suddenly increased, accelerating towards the front. Sensing the abnormality of the fleet, Tong Linyun and several others appeared in mid-air, looking at Chen Fei with confusion. ¡°There¡¯s a battle between Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings,¡± Chen Fei said to the others. For a battle of this level, even if it¡¯s just the aftermath, if the distance is a bit closer, it could cause heavy losses to the fleet. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the faces of Tong Linyun and the others changed slightly. Without saying anything else, they all began to use their elemental force to accelerate the entire fleet away. Hundreds of miles away. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s expression was cold, surrounded by thousands of blood-colored lights. In each of these blood-colored lights, a twisted and resentful face could be seen. Each of these blood-colored lights represented a martial artist of at least the Aperture Tempering realm, all of whom Tu Zaichuan had captured alive, oppressed, tortured, and forcibly refined. Silent howls resounded in all directions, with thousands of curses mixed together. In the Aperture Tempering realm, if one stays here for even a short while, their mind will be contaminated and then they¡¯ll sink into despair. Thousands of blood-colored lights formed into formations, with every five lights forming a small formation, and then gathering into a sinful blood source formation. If the Mountain Sea Realm was not investigated for a while, even the physical body would be corroded, and the spirituality of spiritual treasures would be tainted. Tu Zaichuan was notorious. Once he appeared near a city, it would make the people inside the city tremble with fear. The massacre of cities was something Tu Zaichuan had done a lot. However, at that moment, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s sinful blood source formation had little effect on the Monster King in front of him. With a red and black tortoiseshell, a rooster¡¯s head, and a snake¡¯s tail, sharp claws grew on its four feet. Every claw it struck down caused hundreds of blood spirits to disperse. Although those blood spirits would quickly regenerate under the sinful blood source formation, it required Tu Zaichuan to consume his own strength. The sinful blood source formation was originally able to sustain itself in battle by devouring the vitality of enemies, becoming the source of power for the formation. Even opponents evenly matched would eventually be worn down to death. However, the tortoiseshell of that Monster King deflected most of the damage from the sinful blood source formation, and its attacks caused great damage to the formation. After a prolonged battle, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s breath started to fluctuate. However, while Tu Zaichuan was having a hard time, the situation of the Monster King was only slightly better. No matter how strong its defense was, every time it touched a blood spirit, it still lost a portion of its vitality. ¡°Nie Li, this prolonged stalemate benefits no one!¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s voice echoed sternly within the blood-red shroud. The battle had been raging for nearly an hour, and Tu Zaichuan was more injured than the Monster King Nie Li. Continuing like this would lead to unpredictable consequences. Tu Zaichuan didn¡¯t want to die here in vain. After finally reaching the Mountain Sea Realm, he hadn¡¯t enjoyed enough yet. ¡°When you slaughtered my clan, did you ever think about the possible consequences?¡± Nie Li¡¯s voice sounded extremely dry, like the creaking of wood being twisted. ¡°When I killed them, I thought they were just ordinary clansmen. Their souls, I can return them all to you,¡± Tu Zaichuan said as nearly a hundred blood spirits rushed towards Nie Li. Among these blood spirits, there were also twisted faces, resembling tortoise bodies with rooster heads. Seeing the souls of his clan members, Nie Li¡¯s eyes flashed with cold light. The tail end of his snake tail turned into a phantom, wrapping around these souls. Seeing this scene, a hint of cunning flashed in Tu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes as he secretly manipulated a seal with his left hand hidden in his sleeve. The next moment, the souls on Nie Li¡¯s snake tail suddenly burst into bright red light. The serene faces among the blood spirits suddenly turned ferocious, then in the blink of an eye, they crawled all over Nie Li¡¯s body. ¡°Seal!¡± Tu Zaichuan shouted lowly, and the blood spirits on the Monster King Nie Li began to crazily tear at his body. Perhaps due to being of the same clan, Nie Li¡¯s body, which was originally nearly indestructible, showed signs of damage under the tearing of these blood spirits. Under the sinful blood source formation, a large amount of blood energy surged from Nie Li¡¯s body. In just a moment, Nie Li¡¯s aura decreased significantly. ¡°Roar!¡± Nie Li didn¡¯t expect such a turn of events. A thunderous roar erupted from his mouth, instantly dispersing the blood spirits covering his body. A look of joy appeared on Tu Zaichuan¡¯s face as thousands of blood spirits rushed towards Nie Li. Tu Zaichuan didn¡¯t have many principles when it came to seizing opportunities to take someone¡¯s life. Just like how he had done many things to improve his own strength, such as massacring and refining martial artists in cities. If it weren¡¯t for Tu Zaichuan¡¯s breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm and his massacres being limited to remote border towns, he might have been killed by other Mountain Sea Realm experts long ago. Nie Li looked up at Tu Zaichuan, his eyes filled with coldness. The comb atop his rooster head was originally red, but at some point, it had turned pure black. A sense of desolate silence began to envelop the surroundings. Before thousands of blood spirits could tear much flesh, a fluctuation suddenly emanated from Nie Li¡¯s body. Wherever the fluctuation passed, the blood spirits dissipated silently. Unlike before, these dispersed blood spirits were no longer within Tu Zaichuan¡¯s sensing range, unable to be restored by the sinful blood source formation. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s complexion changed slightly, but seeing Nie Li¡¯s aura once again decreasing, a hint of cruelty flashed in Tu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes. If he could kill a Monster King, no matter how great the losses, they could be compensated for. Having just plotted and ambushed Nie Li, Tu Zaichuan undoubtedly had the upper hand now. Tu Zaichuan was cautious by nature, but at critical moments, he could risk everything. Just like when he broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm, he ruthlessly turned everyone around him into blood spirits. Whether they were relatives, friends, or mere acquaintances, he refined them all. ¡°Attack!¡± Tu Zaichuan shouted sharply, and the remaining blood spirits once again pounced towards Nie Li. Boom! The elemental energy of heaven and earth was already boiling like hot water, and now it was like the earth splitting apart. The sea surface below the two combatants had long been depressed by hundreds of meters, spanning a range of several miles. The seawater continued to pour in from several miles away, but it was crushed into mist by the immense force. As the mist rose, it looked like a fairyland from afar, but the savage and violent atmosphere in the air was as terrifying as hell, making people tremble with fear. In less than a quarter of an hour, a figure rushed out from the mist and sped away into the distance, looking disheveled¡ªit was Tu Zaichuan. Compared to his ambitious attempt just now to kill the Monster King Nie Li, Tu Zaichuan now appeared utterly miserable. His right arm was missing, the flesh around his shoulder was blurred, revealing white bone fragments, and a black-red demonic force surrounded it, constantly trying to corrode it. Clearly, these injuries were inflicted by the Monster King Nie Li. With a rooster head, tortoise body, and snake tail, Nie Li himself was highly poisonous, something even a Mountain Sea Realm expert couldn¡¯t easily withstand. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s aura had plummeted to a low level, indicating that he was in a severely injured state. The thousands of blood spirits that were formidable just moments ago had now diminished to only a few hundred surrounding him. ¡°You can¡¯t escape!¡± Nie Li¡¯s hoarse voice echoed from behind, breaking through the mist as he chased after Tu Zaichuan. Compared to Tu Zaichuan, Nie Li was also in a bad state. Blood was dripping from his four limbs, and his snake tail had been directly severed. The comb atop Nie Li¡¯s rooster head was also mostly damaged, with torrents of demonic blood continuously flowing from it, and no matter what method Nie Li used, he couldn¡¯t stop the bleeding. Despite being equally injured, the biggest advantage of a Monster King compared to a Mountain Sea Realm expert was its physique. In this bloodbath, the advantages of the Monster King in tempering its own physique and nurturing its bloodline were immediately apparent. While Tu Zaichuan¡¯s injuries weren¡¯t worsening, they also weren¡¯t improving. He needed to find a secluded place to recuperate. On the other hand, Nie Li¡¯s aura was slowly recovering, albeit very slowly. If Tu Zaichuan continued to fight Nie Li, he would definitely be the one to perish in the end. Seeing this, Tu Zaichuan didn¡¯t hesitate to flee. Upon hearing Nie Li¡¯s words, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s face darkened. He had lost both his wife and his soldiers. The blood spirits he had refined by slaughtering Nie Li¡¯s clan had already been used up. After this major battle, nearly ninety percent of the blood spirits he had painstakingly accumulated had dissipated. These blood spirits ranged from Aperture Tempering realm martial artists at the lowest to nearly a hundred in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, all of which had been Tu Zaichuan¡¯s accumulation over many years. Reacquiring such a large number of blood spirits would not be as simple as it was initially, especially since many Mountain Sea Realm experts were now keeping an eye on him. Moreover, refining blood spirits was not as simple as just killing people; it also involved a considerable amount of time for refinement. In the blink of an eye, the distance between Tu Zaichuan and Nie Li had already spanned over a hundred miles. Despite initially being pulled apart, Nie Li had firmly caught up to Tu Zaichuan. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s gaze flickered as various methods flashed through his mind. Suddenly, he looked towards the side and sensed a considerable amount of vitality hundreds of miles away. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s cultivation technique made him extremely sensitive to vitality. Even if separated by hundreds of miles, as long as there was enough vitality, Tu Zaichuan could perceive it clearly. Glancing back at the relentless pursuit of the Monster King Nie Li, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s figure turned and headed straight towards the location he sensed the vitality. Hundreds of miles away. Chen Fei and the others were manipulating the elemental energy of heaven and earth, propelling the fleet forward. With the assistance of several Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, the fleet had already traveled over a hundred miles in a short time. Chen Fei¡¯s perception indicated that the fleet had deviated significantly from the location where the Monster King was engaged in battle. Chen Fei felt somewhat relieved, but still didn¡¯t stop manipulating the elemental energy of heaven and earth. As long as they were not thousands of miles away, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t feel completely at ease. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Tong Linyun and the others saw Chen Fei¡¯s expression relax, and they couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. This was the first time in several months that they had encountered a Monster King-level opponent in battle. Against opponents of that caliber, they were all too fragile. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly, and his physical body, mind, and soul began to tremble once again. Chen Fei turned to look behind him, and a beam of light radiated from his forehead. In his black-and-white vision, the previously faintly sensed aura of Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings once again appeared, and this aura was rapidly approaching them at an astonishing speed.. Chapter 674 - Chapter 674: Insignificant Chapter 674: Insignificant Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s heart sank slightly as he turned to glance at Tong Linyun and the others. Although deliberately veered off, the two distant auras were heading straight toward them. Wanting to evade, yet ultimately realizing that others wouldn¡¯t give you the chance to. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Tong Linyun¡¯s expression turned grim as he saw Chen Fei¡¯s demeanor. ¡°The Mountain Sea Realm expert and the Monster King are charging toward us,¡± Chen Fei said, as the vitality of heaven and earth shifted, immediately changing direction and rushing towards the side. Chen Fei hoped it was just a coincidence. If it truly was, then they could evade while the two auras from behind hadn¡¯t caught up yet. As long as they didn¡¯t collide head-on, perhaps nothing else would happen. Chen Fei¡¯s entire body¡¯s energy swiftly circulated, boosting the speed of the entire fleet. If not for the limited strength of the vessels, they could have gone even faster. In the cabin, many things fell onto the deck. Some disciples with lower cultivation were caught off guard and stumbled. In the cabin, everyone¡¯s hearts involuntarily tightened. Although many were still unaware of what was happening, the fleet kept accelerating, evidently trying to avoid some danger. In an extremely short time, Chen Fei led the entire fleet for several miles, but his expression didn¡¯t improve; instead, it became more solemn. The fleet changed direction. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the aura of the Mountain Sea Realm rushing from behind also changed direction, heading straight for their fleet. A cold light gleamed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes; the Mountain Sea Realm expert behind them was being intentional. Even though it was well-known that other realms couldn¡¯t intervene in the battles between the Mountain Sea Realm and the Monster King, they still charged towards them. ¡°Boom!¡± The weather was clear and sunny, yet behind them, dark clouds gathered, lightning flashing. Those dark clouds were spreading towards the fleet at an astonishing speed. This was the aura of the Mountain Sea Realm and the Monster King, stirring up the vitality of heaven and earth, causing such astonishing changes in the sky. At this point, Tong Linyun and the others also sensed the majestic aura from behind, a force that only the Mountain Sea Realm could possess. Tong Linyun and the others¡¯ faces turned pale, a sense of helplessness engulfing them. Three months of peaceful sailing led them to believe that they could safely reach Thousand Geese City and start a new life. During these three months, they encountered many sea monsters, but none of these sea monsters had any impact on the fleet. But now, how should they deal with the Mountain Sea Realm and the Monster King? This was completely two different levels of power. When this kind of power starts targeting you, you have no chance of resistance. It seemed like there was only one choice: waiting to be slaughtered? Abandoning the ship and fleeing? Not to mention that everyone on the ship at this moment belonged to their own sects and would be difficult to abandon. And even if they did abandon ship, facing the Mountain Sea Realm, as long as the other side had the intention, there was simply no way to escape. The energy inside Chen Fei fluctuated up and down, standing in mid-air, his gaze piercing straight to the rear. At this position, Chen Fei finally saw the scene there. Hundreds of blood spirits surrounded, with just one glance, the aura of this Mountain Sea Realm made people extremely uncomfortable. This was a kind of contamination. Even with just one glance, one¡¯s mind and soul could be contaminated. Ordinary people probably wouldn¡¯t even have time to look; just under the aura, they would completely go mad. ¡°Hum!¡± Tu Zaichuan appeared above the entire fleet, his eyes coldly overlooking below, sensing the numerous blood energies, a hint of satisfaction appearing in his eyes. Tu Zaichuan also saw over a dozen Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, among them, one was even at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Tu Zaichuan glanced at this person a bit longer, and Chen Fei also lifted his head to meet Tu Zaichuan¡¯s gaze. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. At this moment, his speed was extremely fast, and the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators couldn¡¯t react in time. However, this Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak cultivator managed to keep up with his speed. Impressive strength, but in the end, still doomed to die! A cold smile appeared at the corner of Tu Zaichuan¡¯s mouth as nearly a hundred blood spirits left his body, scattering and rushing towards the entire fleet. Tu Zaichuan charged towards them, intending to use these numerous blood energies as a lure to unleash the Sinful Blood Source Formation. Tu Zaichuan didn¡¯t plan to rely on this Sinful Blood Source Formation to kill the Monster King Nie Li, but this formation would definitely be able to hold Nie Li back for a while. During this time, Tu Zaichuan would have enough opportunity to safely escape Nie Li¡¯s pursuit. As for the people in this fleet, their fate was unquestionable, but what did that have to do with him and Nie Li? ¡°I am going to kill you, but what can you do about it?¡± Tu Zaichuan glanced at Chen Fei again, his figure not stopping at all as he swiftly flew forward. Chen Fei looked at Tu Zaichuan, then at the scattered blood spirits. In the next moment, a majestic sword intent soared into the sky, and Chen Fei disappeared from his original position. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s sword swept through a blood spirit, abruptly silencing the curses that had echoed in his ears, the blood spirit bursting into a mist of blood. But soon, this blood mist condensed again, transforming back into the form of blood spirits. Tong Linyun and the others couldn¡¯t see Tu Zaichuan flying past, but the appearance of these blood spirits was crystal clear to them. The aura of these blood spirits was extremely evil, surpassing many Evils, so they all took action to intercept them. But they encountered the same situation as Chen Fei; although they could disperse these blood spirits, they immediately regenerated. Sharp curses echoed in all directions. Many disciples in the fleet involuntarily covered their ears, but even so, these curses still resounded in their minds. Blood flowed from their ears, and some disciples even shed tears of blood from their eyes. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes slightly, various thoughts flashing through his mind as he activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering techniques. A fluctuation spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body, causing all the blood spirits shrieking to freeze in place. Chen Fei¡¯s sword swept through the blood spirits before him, causing them to burst into blood mist, then dissipate into the air. The power of the soul! To slay these blood spirits, using the power of the soul could yield immediate results. If unable to wield the power of the soul, and without Tu Zaichuan¡¯s supervision, it would still require dozens of slayings to possibly eradicate these blood spirits. But by that time, the people on the entire fleet would likely have suffered severe casualties. The Qianyuan Sword emitted a dazzling light, and nearly a hundred sword energies flew out, rushing towards the blood spirits. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± In just a blink of an eye, dozens of blood spirits were completely slain. Yet, before Chen Fei could finish off the remaining blood spirits, a sky-covering shadow appeared above the fleet. Sensing Nie Li¡¯s arrival, the remaining blood spirits, which had hidden their aura, suddenly burst open, connecting with the vitality of heaven and earth. A small-scale Sinful Blood Source Formation emerged, entangling towards Nie Li. ¡°Humanity deserves to die!¡± Nie Li sensed the anomaly below, looked down, and a surge of fury instantly filled his mind. The audacity of such insignificant ants to dare to attack it! They must all be under Tu Zaichuan¡¯s command. They shall perish! Nie Li¡¯s claw struck the Sinful Blood Source Formation. Due to the dispersal of dozens of blood spirits within the formation, their numbers were severely lacking, and they had failed to absorb the blood energy from within the fleet. With minimal resistance, Nie Li effortlessly shattered the formation, causing it to completely dissipate. ¡°We have nothing to do with that Mountain Sea Realm expert!¡± Chen Fei shouted loudly just as Nie Li shattered the Sinful Blood Source Formation. However, Nie Li¡¯s expression remained unchanged. It paid no heed to the words of ants. Nie Li lifted its head slightly, and in the next moment, a beam of light erupted from its mouth, crashing down towards the entire fleet. As everyone watched the almost sky-obscuring shadow and the sudden appearance of the light, their hearts sank to the bottom of despair. The atmosphere of destruction filled the surroundings, rendering the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators¡¯ minds blank. Even they could only watch in horror as their bodies were immobilized by the immense force. Tong Linyun and the others could move, but their powers seemed insignificant against the attack of the Monster King. After unleashing this attack, Nie Li didn¡¯t bother to look at the fleet below and continued charging towards Tu Zaichuan. In the eyes of both Nie Li and Tu Zaichuan, the people in this fleet were nothing but ants, not worth mentioning. A bright light filled everyone¡¯s vision. At this moment, time seemed to slow down, or rather, in the face of deathly fear, people¡¯s mental reactions heightened to the extreme. It was precisely because of this heightened state that their perception of time became acute. The light grew larger and larger. Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of that light, and a sword intent that seemed to pierce through heaven and earth reverberated in everyone¡¯s minds. ¡°Boom!¡± A violent sound echoed for several miles around. The people in the fleet only heard the first sound, and then there was silence. Silence after the thunder! Another figure appeared at a lower position, and a sword formation whistled, completely blocking the topmost power fluctuations. It was Chen Fei¡¯s clone. Tong Linyun and the others were startled but quickly regained their senses. They hurriedly moved under the sword formation, blocking the incoming power fluctuations. If they didn¡¯t block these fluctuations, the ships below would be destroyed in an instant. For the cultivators in the Body Tempering realm, death was certain, and for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it depended on luck. Light injuries at best, but severe ones could lead to instant death. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s main body was smashed into the sea by the force of the beam, causing a huge roar. However, the entire beam was completely blocked by Chen Fei. After a moment, Chen Fei flew up from the sea, his whole body covered in flesh and blood, even his internal organs visible. However, these injuries quickly began to heal rapidly. The power of the Monster King was forcibly suppressed and expelled from his body by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Seeing Chen Fei unharmed, the entire fleet erupted into thunderous cheers. Tong Linyun and the others looked at Chen Fei in inexplicable shock. Chen Fei had actually blocked the Monster King¡¯s direct attack, and although his aura fluctuated, in just a moment, he was already almost fully recovered. The power of the Mountain Sea Realm expert and the Monster King was something that could not be resisted by those of a lower realm, but today, Chen Fei had accomplished it. Chen Fei didn¡¯t speak. He guided the vitality of heaven and earth, leading the entire fleet to sail in another direction. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Everyone felt the joy of surviving a disaster, including Tong Linyun and the others, but Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained solemn. His soul was still trembling, indicating that the crisis had not yet been resolved. Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and the fleet had already sailed hundreds of miles. In mid-air, Chen Fei¡¯s figure paused slightly, then turned to look back. The next moment, a dark figure appeared in the sky, overlooking below. Everyone¡¯s movements abruptly halted, the terror in their eyes unable to be concealed.. Chapter 675 - Chapter 675: Forbidden Techniques, Nine Gates Chapter 675: Forbidden Techniques, Nine Gates Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Tu Zaichuan ran away just because he was delayed for a moment earlier, which ultimately prevented Nie Li from catching up with him. The offspring of the population were slaughtered, and Nie Li himself was severely injured. As a result, because of the obstruction of these ants below, it was unable to kill Tu Zaichuan. Tu Zaichuan deserves to die, and all these humans below should die too! Nie Li looked at the expressions of horror on the faces of the humans on the deck of the fleet, a hint of satisfaction gleaming in his eyes. It¡¯s precisely this fear of death that Nie Li wants to see in these humans, facing their own helplessness and panic. Nie Li¡¯s gaze shifted to the human in the air. Among so many people below, only this human at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm remained calm. Nie Li didn¡¯t like this calmness. How dare a mere Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior show such an expression in front of it! The fact that its attack just now didn¡¯t kill him, and that none of the fleet was damaged, surprised Nie Li somewhat. Because it sensed that none of the humans on the fleet had died, Nie Li chased after Tu Zaichuan fruitlessly and then turned around to chase after them. Ants, they could be killed or not, because these people wouldn¡¯t have any impact on Tu Zaichuan. But killing ants could vent its anger, and what Nie Li needed at the moment was to pour out the anger in its heart. On the deck, whether it was the Body Tempering realm or the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they were all immobilized by the momentum of the Monster King. Even Tong Linyun and the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, facing the pressure of the Monster King, could only lower their bodies and fall to the deck. The momentum of the Monster King was too terrifying, like an unfathomable sea. Attempting to resist with the power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was like ants trying to shake a tree; the two sides were simply not on the same level. Just the overwhelming momentum alone prevented them from using their strength normally. This was a suppression on the soul, a repression from another dimension. The sea breeze howled, Chen Fei¡¯s clothes clung to his skin, and his hair flew backward. ¡°We have no connection whatsoever with that Mountain Sea Realm. Before this, we had never encountered that person!¡± Chen Fei looked up at Nie Li, his voice echoing in all directions. ¡°Is that so?¡± Nie Li¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of brutality, his gaze piercing directly at Chen Fei. ¡°But does that have any relevance to me wanting to kill you all?¡± Regardless of whether there was any connection, Nie Li no longer cared. What it needed was to crush these humans one by one, listening to their screams before death, to quell the anger in its heart. Especially this Combined Aperture Tempering realm human before its eyes. All the attention of the people on the deck of the fleet was now focused on this peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Crush them, shatter their beliefs, then devour them all to restore its own injuries! Upon hearing Nie Li¡¯s words, any remaining hope in the hearts of the entire fleet was completely extinguished, and despair was evident on everyone¡¯s faces. Qu Qingsheng turned to look at the people beside him. Every member of the Primordial Sword Sect was on the boat. From being a subsidiary sect of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect to becoming the Uncrowned King in the Sea Peak City of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it only took a dozen years. Ever since Chen Fei began to shine, the Primordial Sword Sect had been rising alongside him, step by step. The founder of the Primordial Sword Sect had led the sect to its peak, but that was already the pinnacle. Qu Qingsheng¡¯s lifelong wish was to revive the Primordial Sword Sect, a wish shared by many elders of the sect. Unfortunately, reality is cruel. Sometimes having a lifelong wish isn¡¯t enough to accomplish things, until Chen Fei appeared and soared to the sky. At the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a glory the Primordial Sword Sect had never experienced before. They had thought going to Thousand Feathers City would be a new starting point, but today, it seemed it would all come to an end here! Many faces were filled with confusion. The power of the Monster King was too strong. They had never even seen a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, yet now they were about to die at the hands of a Monster King. In this world, it¡¯s survival of the fittest, and it has never been gentle. To protect oneself, the only way is to constantly improve one¡¯s strength, so that other forces cannot harm you anymore. ¡°Chen Fei, run! You can escape, avenge us in the future!¡± ¡°Chen Fei, go, leave now while you can!¡± The messages from Tong Linyun and the others echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. Among the people present, if anyone had a chance to escape, it was only Chen Fei. Since Chen Fei could withstand a blow from the Monster King without dying just now, he might be able to escape now. They themselves had lost all hope. The gap between them and the Monster King was too vast. But as long as Chen Fei could escape, there was a good chance he could break through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the future, and once he did, he could avenge them. Dying unjustly at the hands of the Monster King, they were unwilling. They wanted someone to avenge them! Chen Fei remained silent, looking up at the mocking gaze of the Monster King Nie Li, and suddenly chuckled softly. There¡¯s not always so much reason or justification. Sometimes, you¡¯re just picked on because you¡¯re an easy target. Nie Li saw the expression on Chen Fei¡¯s face, his eyes narrowing slightly. Two streams of air burst out from his nostrils, and in the next moment, Nie Li stretched out a foot, reaching for Chen Fei. This time, Nie Li wanted to take a good look at how this peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior would resist its attack. With a mighty force, Nie Li¡¯s claw landed on Chen Fei¡¯s body. From all directions, the surroundings, in Chen Fei¡¯s perception, seemed to suddenly disappear, leaving only that towering giant claw continuously enlarging, filling Chen Fei¡¯s entire field of vision. Compared to the previous beam of light, Nie Li¡¯s attack at this moment was undoubtedly much more serious, and the power naturally increased significantly. Chen Fei¡¯s spirit trembled violently, urging him to move away. This was a power far beyond the third rank. *Buzz!* A ripple spread from within Chen Fei¡¯s body. The elemental energy, already circulating rapidly, seemed to break through some kind of restriction and surged again in an impossible manner. Combined Aperture Tempering realm surged madly, the power of the Three Flowers diffused throughout the body, and not only that, but the mind also burst instantly. Forbidden Techniques, Seven Gates! But it wasn¡¯t over yet. With the power of the seven gates forbidden techniques, facing a third-rank peak sea demon was effortless, but to block the Monster King, it was far from enough. Forbidden Techniques, Eight Gates! The ripples on Chen Fei¡¯s body became increasingly dense, and a blaze erupted on his body, causing a slight ripple in the surrounding void. Forbidden Techniques, Nine Gates! The flames on Chen Fei¡¯s body instantly turned golden, his head slightly raised. The terrifying power surged through his body, attempting to break through the constraints of his flesh. However, with the physical body of the Mountain Sea Realm and the terrifying recovery power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, this force was directly suppressed within his body, ultimately being transformed for Chen Fei¡¯s use. Nine Revolutions of the Universe! This was the name of the forbidden technique Chen Fei was employing, a technique that fused dozens of other forbidden techniques, ultimately culminating in this one technique. The human body is infinitely mysterious, and techniques are the manifestation of this mystery. The casting of forbidden techniques also has its limits. Besides the limits imposed by the physical body and the mind, the boiling of elemental energy cannot be endlessly added. By merging dozens of forbidden techniques, Chen Fei had finally obtained this Nine Revolutions of the Universe, the highest level of forbidden technique. It catalyzed the elemental energy within his body to its maximum limit. Not only did it catalyze elemental energy, but it also caused even the mind to undergo fission. Even the soul became more active than ever before. As long as the physical body can hold out, this forbidden technique can amplify the power of your elemental energy to its strongest extent. Previously, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t cast the Nine Revolutions of the Universe because his physical body couldn¡¯t withstand it. But now, with his physical body advancing to the Mountain Sea Realm and the surge in the recovery power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei had the basic conditions to cast the Nine Revolutions of the Universe. A huge fluctuation burst from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and in his field of vision, the scene of only Nie Li¡¯s claw disappeared. In terms of intensity, Chen Fei and Nie Li, under the power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, might not be able to match Nie Li. But in terms of recovery power, Chen Fei undoubtedly surpassed him. Under the Nine Revolutions of the Universe, elemental energy and the mind barely possessed the power of the Mountain Sea Realm, albeit in a reduced form. Though Nie Li was heavily injured at the moment and his demonic power wasn¡¯t at its peak. More importantly, Chen Fei could use his own soul. Though it hadn¡¯t fully transformed yet, compared to being crushed by the Monster King¡¯s soul, Chen Fei already had the basic conditions to resist. The Broken Ruler Spiritual Treasure appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and the hilt of the Qianyuan Sword disappeared. Chen Fei pressed the Broken Ruler on the sword guard, using it as the hilt. Blinding light circulated on the Qianyuan Sword, as Chen Fei thrust upwards, countless sword elements coiling around, condensing into a giant sword body soaring into the sky. The phantom of the Dragon Elephant appeared behind Chen Fei, its six feet stomping the ground as it roared to the sky. *Boom!* Where the blade of the Qianyuan Sword collided with Nie Li¡¯s claw, a burst of explosive energy swept through from mid-air, suppressing the surroundings with its violent force. Chen Fei¡¯s clone appeared below, surrounded by six Profound Heavenly Sword Formation, barely blocking the pouring shockwaves. Seizing this opportunity, Chen Fei¡¯s clone forcibly dragged the fleet a mile away, completely disregarding the possibility of damaging the ships, continuously pulling them further away. The people on the deck felt as if they were waking from a dream, their minds recovering slightly as they moved away from the Monster King¡¯s oppressive aura. At this moment, they raised their heads and looked several miles away, where lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, as if the end of the world was upon them. Faintly, a small figure could be seen standing in the air, confronting a colossal beast that seemed to pierce through the heavens and the earth. Tong Linyun and the others were also somewhat dazed, their minds struggling to process the situation. They instinctively followed Chen Fei¡¯s clone, trying to move the fleet as far away from the battlefield as possible. However, their eyes kept glancing towards the distance. Was Chen Fei planning to confront the Monster King head-on? Could a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator really stand against the Monster King? In the sky, Chen Fei took two steps back, neutralizing the overwhelming force pressing down on him. Utilizing the power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, he even converted this recoil force into his own strength. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes sparkled with determination, his gaze piercing directly at the Monster King Nie Li. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It¡¯s possible! Nie Li¡¯s injuries were far more severe than they appeared, and with Chen Fei¡¯s physical body breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, unleashing the restrictions, the power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was fully displayed. Nie Li withdrew his claw, looking at it dripping with blood, a hint of confusion in his eyes. Was it injured while trying to kill a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator? And his opponent didn¡¯t die? Chapter 676 - Chapter 676: Fighting the Monster King Chapter 676: Fighting the Monster King Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Nie Li¡¯s large eyes looked towards Chen Fei, who was at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even though at this moment his aura was as fierce as thunder, it had not reached the level of Elemental power in the Mountain Sea Realm. But what kind of technique was this? Why could it push the Elemental power of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior to such an extent? Although the Elemental power had not reached the Mountain Sea Realm, it was close to the edge of the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s Elemental power. Some warriors who had broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm by taking shortcuts probably had Elemental power levels only slightly stronger than this. The most crucial point was, why was the physique of this Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior so strong? In the clash just now, Nie Li had a moment of confusion, thinking he was fighting against a Mountain Sea Realm warrior. No matter how strong the Elemental power was, without a strong physique as support, it would ultimately break with just one touch. Yet, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior opposite him held on. Even the suppression of the soul had no effect on this human. Where was this a Combined Aperture Tempering realm? It could barely be considered an injured Mountain Sea Realm. Since when did humans have such a technique that could unleash the combat power of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm to such an unbelievable extent! Nie Li¡¯s eyes narrowed as he stared at Chen Fei, the coldness in them growing stronger. The human before him was indeed strong, so strong that it was hard to comprehend, but ultimately not of the Mountain Sea Realm. Nie Li wanted to see how far the opponent could hold out! You can withstand one move, but can you withstand ten! ¡°Roar!¡± Nie Li let out a mighty roar, his four limbs moving, disappearing from his original position, and reappearing in front of Chen Fei. Tu Zaichuan was a strong figure in the Mountain Sea Realm, but even he didn¡¯t dare to directly confront Nie Li¡¯s charge. The physique of the Mountain Sea Realm was strong, but the physique of the Monster King would be even stronger. In terms of physique, the Monster King had always held an absolute advantage, which was also an important method of combat. Chen Fei watched Nie Li¡¯s fierce chicken head, shifting his body and disappearing from Nie Li¡¯s sight. In the next moment, Chen Fei appeared at Nie Li¡¯s tail, the Qianyuan Sword bursting with astonishing sword intent, slashing at Nie Li¡¯s snake tail. ¡°Boom!¡± Nie Li¡¯s chicken head broke through the void, making a booming sound. Seeing Chen Fei disappear, Nie Li felt a hint of unease. Nie Li¡¯s charge would disrupt the elemental energy of heaven and earth, like other Mountain Sea Realm warriors, either they could resist head-on, or they could only retreat. Wanting to swiftly move to another position where Nie Li wasn¡¯t expecting, the surrounding elemental energy of heaven and earth would directly obstruct. In the end, one might be struck by Nie Li¡¯s chicken head or giant claws before succeeding. But Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation disrupted Nie Li¡¯s plan. How could a human possess the teleportation talent of a demon beast? Nie Li hadn¡¯t figured it out yet when he felt a tingling sensation where his snake tail was injured, a prelude to being struck. Instinctively, Nie Li curled up his snake tail and then bounced back in the opposite direction. The snake tail seemed weak, but its attack power was extremely strong. Countless enemies had been smashed by Nie Li¡¯s tail. But the next moment, Nie Li felt his snake tail collide with a towering mountain. What was originally just a severed segment of the snake tail was now completely shattered. ¡°Roar!¡± Nie Li roared in pain, the sound waves sweeping across all directions. At the same time, the intense poison from the snake tail spread out. However, upon sensing Chen Fei, Nie Li realized that this human had already teleported more than a mile away, completely unaffected by the snake tail¡¯s poison. Nie Li turned to look at Chen Fei, wondering how this human¡¯s strength could be even higher than before? Even though the snake tail was hastily retaliating, it shouldn¡¯t have been so easily crushed! What kind of monster was this Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior? With the Qianyuan Sword pointing sideways, Chen Fei stared at Nie Li. The injuries on his body were rapidly healing, and in the blink of an eye, he was as good as new. Chen Fei shattered Nie Li¡¯s snake tail with a sword, but the tremendous recoil also left his body riddled with wounds. However, such injuries were nothing to Chen Fei now. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant continuously restored his injuries and even converted the force of Nie Li¡¯s recoil for his own use. Several miles away, Tong Linyun and his companions moved farther away while keeping their eyes fixed on the battle in the sky. The elemental energy of heaven and earth had become like a furnace, and the immense battle process was unclear to them. But at this moment, while Chen Fei stood unscathed in midair, they could see it clearly. They even noticed that the Monster King¡¯s snake tail had turned into pulp by now. In other words, Chen Fei, as a Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior, had gained a slight advantage in this battle? Was the Combined Aperture Tempering realm suppressing the Monster King? The scene appeared extremely unbelievable, leaving Tong Linyun and his companions unsure of what to think because it overturned their understanding of so many years. In the sky, the Monster King Nie Li looked at Chen Fei and began to step forward, one step at a time. With the human possessing teleportation talent, Nie Li¡¯s charges were now useless. Not only could he not hit his target, but he might also overexert himself, leaving other areas vulnerable. Nie Li admitted that he had underestimated this human before. He had thought it was just an ant that he could play with or crush easily, only to find out that its strength was so formidable. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Nie Li no longer cared about how Chen Fei had achieved such strength. All he needed to do now was to take steady and calculated actions, and he could still kill Chen Fei. Chen Fei had gained this immense power through explosive secret techniques at the moment. The characteristic of such techniques was their inability to last long. Even if subjected to too much pressure, they could eventually burst and cause self-destruction. Both humans and demon beasts possessed such secret techniques. Previously, in the battle with Tu Zaichuan, Nie Li had used a similar secret technique, which had resulted in his current lack of demonic power and severe injuries.. Chapter 677 - Chapter 677: Fighting the Monster King (2) Chapter 677: Fighting the Monster King (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Nie Li¡¯S four feet trod the empty space, with each step causing the sea below to silently collapse hundreds of meters, while Nie Li¡¯s momentum rose with each footfall. But just a few steps later, Nie Li¡¯s momentum seemed to return to its peak state. Within a radius of several miles, everything was enveloped by Nie Li¡¯s imposing presence. Chen Fei¡¯s small figure was like a lone boat, about to be completely engulfed by the waves in the next moment. Chen Fei watched as Nie Li approached, but in the blink of an eye, Nie Li was in front of him, with a claw reaching out towards him. The strength was still unbelievably powerful. Chen Fei sliced through Nie Li¡¯s snake tail, as if it had no effect at all. Especially then, with Nie Li¡¯s momentum reaching its peak, the might of this claw surpassed the previous. Chen Fei felt almost solidified all over, not an illusion, but the air and monstrous energy pressing against him, rendering him unable to move. With a claw, Nie Li shattered Chen Fei¡¯s figure into pieces, but it was only a shadow. Chen Fei¡¯s true body appeared at the position of Nie Li¡¯s chicken head, a sword slashing towards Nie Li¡¯s crown. Nie Li¡¯s eyes rolled upwards, his cold pupils instantly locking onto Chen Fei, while his other forelimb swung towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, seeing that Nie Li¡¯s two hind claws, which had remained motionless, had also turned into shadows and were now sweeping towards him. Teleportation was undoubtedly an extremely strong talent, but relying solely on it, wanting to catch the opponent off guard, was extremely difficult. Nie Li¡¯s four claws were scattered around, and in the end, the result was still a head-on collision. Was it a head-on collision? Chen Fei was just as Nie Li wished! The Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand flipped, colliding with Nie Li¡¯s upper left claw. Nie Li had not deliberately forged specific parts of his body into separate weapons, but had infused demonic energy throughout his body. Therefore, every part of Nie Li¡¯s body was the strongest shield and the sharpest spear! ¡°Boom!¡± A boom resounded as a huge wave of fluctuations swept out, instantly bursting open countless wounds all over Chen Fei¡¯s limbs and body, with blood mist filling the air. But in the next moment, this blood mist was forcibly drawn back into the body by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, and the shattered flesh and blood quickly healed. The power of the Monster King rampaged within Chen Fei¡¯s body. With the roar of the dragon elephant shadow behind Chen Fei, the power of the Monster King was suppressed. The Qianyuan Sword erupted with astonishing brilliance again, colliding with Nie Li¡¯s lower right claw. Before the previous wave of fluctuations had dispersed, another huge wave erupted. The flames on Chen Fei¡¯s body were directly extinguished by half, and the just healed wounds on his limbs and body cracked open again. But compared to before, this time the wounds were much smaller. Not only because Chen Fei¡¯s sword was more powerful, but also because Nie Li¡¯s claw had greatly weakened in strength. No matter how strong the Monster King was, there was a limit to his strength. After the first collision, Chen Fei¡¯s body shattered, although Nie Li¡¯s condition wasn¡¯t as extreme, he still accumulated injuries inside. The result of this was undoubtedly a decline in the strength of the second claw, which was inevitable. ¡°Roar!¡± Nie Li roared violently, with countless flesh and blood crushed into blood foam on his lower right claw due to this collision. In a contest of strength, where I am strong and you are weak, such a head-on collision yields immediate results. Chen Fei¡¯s hair flew backward as he stepped forward without hesitation. Amidst the roar of the dragon elephant, he took a step forward and collided with Nie Li¡¯s third claw, which arrived belatedly. ¡°Boom!¡± The elemental energy of heaven and earth reversed, the sea sank, and the dark clouds in the sky were pierced through, with lightning flashing everywhere. Nie Li¡¯s massive body was unexpectedly shifted horizontally, and the entire claw of his lower right foot disappeared into thin air, crushed into mincemeat by the tremendous force. Three collisions, each more severe than the last. On the other hand, Chen Fei was covered in blood, but his momentum reached its peak. More importantly, the injuries after each collision were recovering at an astonishing speed. Nie Li¡¯s eyes held a hint of doubt. Was it the monster, or was it Chen Fei who was the monster? Why did Chen Fei¡¯s recovery ability seem even more exaggerated than its own? The terrifying power rampaged within Nie Li¡¯s body, yet before it could unleash this power, it found Chen Fei had already teleported to its head position and slashed down with a sword. A hint of madness flashed in Nie Li¡¯s eyes. Its comb instantly turned black, its head recoiled backward, and at the same time, its left and right feet slapped towards Chen Fei. ¡°Agh!¡± A spray of blood burst from Chen Fei¡¯s mouth, his internal organs instantly shattered, and the arm holding the sword, starting from the palm, all the way up to the shoulder, followed by the torso, almost turned into minced meat. Nie Li was desperate. It shouldn¡¯t have used its secret technique again, but it couldn¡¯t bear being suppressed and beaten by a Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior. Nie Li¡¯s front two feet turned into pulp halfway, and its hind feet were involuntarily pushed back. Chen Fei was severely injured in an instant, and naturally Nie Li couldn¡¯t emerge unscathed, but compared to Chen Fei, it was undoubtedly much better off. Nie Li¡¯s cold pupils stared at Chen Fei. Its retracted head instantly shot out, like lightning, biting towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked down at Nie Li, the shadow of the dragon elephant behind him trembling violently, as if about to transition from illusion to reality. His injured body was healing at an unbelievable speed. The power of the Monster King was wreaking havoc on Chen Fei¡¯s body, but being suppressed, Chen Fei¡¯s strength reached its peak state. If they couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei, then they would have to make Chen Fei even stronger. Chen Fei grabbed the Qianyuan Sword with both hands and slashed towards Nie Li¡¯s head. Nie Li sensed Chen Fei¡¯s change, his eyes widened instantly, and he tried to retract his head, but it was already too late. The ferocity within Nie Li was completely aroused, his bestial nature taking over entirely. The position of his comb was as dark as an abyss. In the next moment, the Qianyuan Sword collided with Nie Li¡¯s head. ¡°Ahum!¡± The entire sky trembled, Chen Fei stepped back, his skin instantly bursting open, not a single intact piece left, even his eyes directly exploded, his bones emitting a mournful cry, and his internal organs turning into mush. It was only a hair¡¯s breadth away from surpassing the limit that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could bind, but ultimately it did not. Chen Fei¡¯s body quickly recovered, changing with each breath. In just a breath, his skin had already healed completely, and his eyes were as good as new. Nie Li stared at Chen Fei, watching as he rapidly recovered, the incredulity in his eyes reaching its peak. What kind of monster was this? Within the Mountain Sea Realm, there were rumors of such powerful beings, but even among the prodigies of the martial arts holy lands, none could do this at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm level. ¡°Bang!¡± The crown on Nie Li¡¯s head shattered, most of the flesh disappeared, revealing stark white bones. Not only that, the other two feet of his body also instantly turned into blood mist. If it weren¡¯t for the crucial moment when Nie Li redirected most of his strength to other parts of his body, his head would have completely exploded by now. Even though his head was still intact at this moment, Nie Li¡¯s aura had dropped to its lowest point. He was just a hair¡¯s breadth away from slipping into the realm of the Monster King. With only one eye left, Nie Li stared fiercely at Chen Fei. His head and the remaining two feet retreated directly into his tortoiseshell. In the next moment, Nie Li fled into the distance. He lost. Nie Li knew that if he continued fighting, he would die, killed by a Combined Aperture Tempering realm warrior. If it weren¡¯t for being heavily injured by Tu Zaichuan, how could he be so humiliated by a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator! ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei appeared on Nie Li¡¯s tortoiseshell and slashed down with a sword. The tortoiseshell trembled violently, but only a white mark appeared on it, without any other injuries. Moreover, there was no rebound force emanating from the tortoiseshell. Instead, it was directly transmitted into the void by Nie Li. After several clashes, Nie Li discovered the characteristics of Chen Fei¡¯s technique. Now, he would rather endure all attacks than let Chen Fei harness any power. The people on the fleet were dumbfounded as they watched Chen Fei actually chasing after the Monster King? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In just a blink of an eye, Chen Fei¡¯s and the Monster King¡¯s figures disappeared from the eyes of the crowd, but the astonishment in their hearts was already as turbulent as the elemental energy of heaven and earth, rolling endlessly. The experiences of today, with its ups and downs, left people feeling utterly disoriented. Nie Li traversed over a hundred miles, with Chen Fei hot on his heels for over a hundred miles. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei returned near the fleet, beginning to collect the Monster King¡¯s essence and blood. This was a true treasure of heaven and earth. Nie Li¡¯s tortoiseshell was incredibly thick. Without the rebound force and without any spiritual treasures to rely on, in the end, Nie Li managed to escape.. Chapter 678 - Chapter 678: Fate Chapter 678: Fate Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The immense body of the Concealment Bell swayed in mid-air, while around it, the qi of blood coalesced into sparkling blood beads, gathering one after another. Ordinary jade boxes or Qiankun bags couldn¡¯t restrain the majestic power of the Monster King¡¯s blood and energy, only those reaching the level of exquisite treasures like the Concealment Bell could manage it, albeit barely. Chen Fei stood beneath the Concealment Bell, gazing at the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. With a gentle twist of his right hand, the Broken Ruler spiritual treasure detached from the sword body, and the aura of the entire Qianyuan Sword began to decline. Combining a supreme treasure with a damaged spiritual treasure temporarily yielded satisfactory results, pushing the power to the limit of a treasure. Faintly, there were traces of the spiritual treasures¡¯ abilities there. However, it was ultimately only a temporary assembly, certainly unable to breakthrough to the level of spiritual treasures. Moreover, such a combination also damaged the spirituality of the two weapons, requiring a period of recuperation after each use. This was a discovery Chen Fei made while practicing the techniques of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, after strengthening his soul. In the Mountain Sea Realm, cultivating the soul endowed it with various abilities, and this was just one method Chen Fei had stumbled upon. Chen Fei speculated that to forge a true spiritual treasure, besides requiring powerful spiritual materials, the power of the soul was also an essential element. However, Chen Fei currently lacked a genuine Mountain Sea Realm cultivation technique. Regarding many aspects of the Mountain Sea Realm, he only had a partial understanding, relying mostly on his own conjectures. The blood and energy of the Monster King Nie Li trembled within the Concealment Bell, while the elemental energy running wild within Chen Fei gradually calmed down, and the power of the prohibition dissipated. The battle with Nie Li actually lasted a very short time, yet during this brief period, Chen Fei¡¯s elemental energy was depleted by nearly seventy percent. Despite Chen Fei continuously absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, he still couldn¡¯t keep up with the consumption rate. Aside from making the destructive power of elemental energy more exaggerated, each move of the prohibition also had a terrifying output value. With his cultivation at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he indeed couldn¡¯t withstand several such drains. Precisely because of this, after discovering that he couldn¡¯t break through Nie Li¡¯s defenses, Chen Fei decisively gave up. Otherwise, if Nie Li had noticed Chen Fei¡¯s elemental energy being depleted, it would have been hard to predict what would happen next. After all, Chen Fei was not truly of the Mountain Sea Realm. The key factor in being able to inflict such damage on Nie Li was that the latter was already severely injured. If Nie Li were at his peak, just the power unleashed after using his secret technique might have overwhelmed the restraint of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, and Chen Fei would truly have been reduced to minced meat. ¡°Mountain Sea Realm!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. If he truly broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm, facing this Monster King, even if Nie Li were at his peak, what would Chen Fei have to fear? It took a full quarter of an hour for the Concealment Bell to completely contain the blood and energy of the Monster King Nie Li. The Concealment Bell heaved violently, struggling to contain the immense power within its body. Feeling like it was about to burst, the Concealment Bell felt utterly bewildered. What kind of master did it have? Why were things becoming more and more exaggerated lately, with increasingly higher-level entities being contained? The power contained within the blood was only vaguely sensed by the Concealment Bell, yet it felt a sense of trepidation. Could the original owner of this blood simply crush its body with a mere squeeze? Chen Fei reached out, retracting the Concealment Bell into his sleeve, then glanced in the direction of the fleet before flashing onto the deck. Tong Linyun and the others approached upon seeing Chen Fei, but for a moment, they didn¡¯t know what to say. At this moment, Tong Linyun and the others looked at Chen Fei with somewhat complex expressions, with most of them filled with awe. Defeating the Monster King could only be achieved with the power of the Mountain Sea Realm. A few months ago, when Chen Fei displayed the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Tong Zhongqiu and the others already found it unbelievable. Yet, a few months later, Chen Fei demonstrated the power of the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Chen Fei, did you make that breakthrough?¡± Tong Linyun whispered. ¡°No, I¡¯m still in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. That step isn¡¯t as simple as you think,¡± Chen Fei shook his head, smiling softly. ¡°Then just now¡­¡± Seeing the smile on Chen Fei¡¯s face, the tension in the air eased a bit, and Tong Zhongqiu voiced the doubts in his heart. Even though Chen Fei hadn¡¯t reached the Mountain Sea Realm, displaying its power was no less shocking than actually breaking through. Could the Combined Aperture Tempering realm truly achieve such power? In the thousands of years of the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s history, such a figure had never appeared. ¡°It¡¯s just a stroke of luck, and that Monster King was injured,¡± Chen Fei explained. Tong Zhongqiu and the others exchanged glances. An injured Monster King was still a Monster King, right? And in battles, there¡¯s no such thing as luck. Strong is strong, and weak is weak. If one¡¯s strength is inferior to the opponent, then death is inevitable! After a quarter of an hour, the fleet regrouped and set sail once more towards the direction of Thousand Geese City, seemingly returning to its former state. However, the mood among the people didn¡¯t calm so quickly. Under the threat of the Monster King, they unexpectedly escaped unscathed, not losing a single person. This was a remarkable achievement. And the power and potential displayed by Chen Fei directly struck everyone¡¯s hearts. Such talent, such potential, what kind of achievements could he reach in the future? From the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect to the elders of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, everyone was filled with joy and excitement. Perhaps, the Primordial Sword Sect was about to produce a Mountain Sea Realm powerhouse? When they initially fled from Sea Dominion City and Chen Fei revealed his late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, many people harbored such thoughts, albeit shallowly. After all, breaking through from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the Mountain Sea Realm was incredibly difficult. Not to mention, among the top ten forces of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, countless late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators had been attempting to break through for many years, yet none succeeded in the end. Even for the direct disciples of the Mountain Sea Realm, breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm was as difficult as ascending to the heavens, let alone outsiders. But now, Chen Fei, at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, can overpower a Monster King, albeit an injured one. This achievement is almost unprecedented. Compared to others, Chen Fei¡¯s hope of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm undoubtedly increased significantly. The Primordial Sword Sect was ecstatic, and naturally, other sects were also in turmoil, with a thought emerging in the minds of Tong Zhongqiu and the others. Two days later, Tong Zhongqiu and the others appeared before Qu Qingsheng and handed him a letter. With Tong Zhongqiu and the others¡¯ cultivation at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there was no need to be so polite to Qu Qingsheng. However, behind Qu Qingsheng stood Chen Fei, an existence far more powerful than them. Qu Qingsheng observed the expressions of Tong Zhongqiu and the others, guessing their intentions. He opened the letter, and indeed, it was a request to merge with the Primordial Sword Sect. Qu Qingsheng¡¯s emotions surged as he looked at Tong Zhongqiu and the others. The Primordial Sword Sect had now reached such heights. Especially for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, twenty years ago, the Primordial Sword Sect was still a subsidiary of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. Even ten years ago, when they first arrived in the Boundless Sea, the Primordial Sword Sect still needed protection. Yet, over the years, the roles had reversed. This kind of thing would make Qu Qingsheng even hesitate to dream about, let alone consider such outrageous dreams. But today, the scene before him was more exaggerated than any dream. Five days later, a simple yet grand ceremony was held on the main ship. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, the Break Soul Sect, the Pinnacle Peak Sect, and five other sects were fully merged into the Primordial Sword Sect, becoming its new branches, with Tong Zhongqiu and a few other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators becoming the heads of each branch. Among the Pinnacle Peak Sect, there were several Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, with Tong Linyun becoming the head, while the other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators became elders of the Pinnacle Peak branch. On the deck of the main ship, everyone wore smiles. The main peak of the Primordial Sword Sect, now both weak and powerful. Weak because besides Chen Fei, there was no second Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, and the strength of the Pinnacle Peak Sect was actually the strongest within the Primordial Sword Sect. However, no one present cared about this point. Their reason for merging into the Primordial Sword Sect was solely Chen Fei. While Chen Fei hadn¡¯t truly stepped into the Mountain Sea Realm yet, they joined the Primordial Sword Sect, still able to lead their own branch. But once Chen Fei truly broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm, merging with them might not be so easy. Currently, the weakest among the Primordial Sword Sect are the Sunken Water Pavilion, which was the first to merge. However, the head of the branch, Ji Ruiqing, is now at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with hopes of breaking through to the next level. At the end of the deck stood disciples from various branches, who were there as spectators. The expressions of the Immortal Cloud Sword branch disciples were somewhat complex, with a mixture of happiness and a sense of loss. And this feeling wasn¡¯t limited to just these disciples; it extended throughout the entire Immortal Cloud Sword branch. They were happy because they no longer needed to worry about the delayed emergence of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator or the decline of the sect due to a lack of successors. Joining the Primordial Sword Sect, a behemoth of an organization, would undoubtedly lead to better cultivation resources and prospects in the future. Just a glimpse of the resources possessed by the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect made those who knew a bit about it genuinely envy them from the bottom of their hearts. However, the feeling of loss was evident. They were originally a subsidiary sect, and now their status had completely changed. This feeling was particularly pronounced for the elders of the Immortal Cloud Sword branch. The former Peak Master of the Alchemist Peak, Wei Xingshan, didn¡¯t know what to think anymore. Over the years, Wei Xingshan had rarely thought about Chen Fei anymore. After all, what¡¯s done is done, and dwelling on it wouldn¡¯t change anything. But the current scene forcibly stirred up memories for Wei Xingshan. Back in Immortal Cloud City, there was actually an opportunity to recruit Chen Fei into the Alchemist Peak of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. If Wei Xingshan had pushed for it back then, despite encountering numerous obstacles, he could have made it happen. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If that had been accomplished, Wei Xingshan would have become the greatest hero of the entire Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, with a vastly different status. However, at the time, he felt the resistance was too great, and Wei Xingshan wasn¡¯t willing to exert so much effort for it. He thought that although Chen Fei was outstanding, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had many such disciples, so he let the matter pass lightly. Who could have imagined that this slight passiveness would result in the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect losing all its future opportunities? This, no one could have foreseen! Chapter 679 - Chapter 679: Overturning the Heavens Chapter 679: Overturning the Heavens Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei stood aside, witnessing the merger of the five forces into the Primordial Sword Sect, a slight smile playing on his lips. Moments later, as the ceremony concluded, Chen Fei exchanged pleasantries with the crowd before his figure flickered and vanished on the spot. Upon reappearing, Chen Fei found himself deep underwater several tens of miles away. His sudden appearance startled the surrounding schools of fish, scattering them in all directions. With a faint glint in his brow, Chen Fei glanced ahead at a coral cluster and thrust his fist forward. Where his fist struck, the seawater in front of Chen Fei vanished instantly, leaving behind a cavity hundreds of meters in diameter. The coral cluster contorted violently, transforming into a mythical creature with the head of a rooster and the body of a turtle. At this moment, however, the creature had retracted all its limbs and head into its shell. ¡°Boom!¡± The incredibly sturdy turtle shell trembled violently as Chen Fei¡¯s fist landed, cracks forming before it burst open, revealing flesh and blood within. ¡°Roar!¡± ¡°Human, if you kill me, the king will not let you go!¡± The sea monster roared in shock, never imagining that one day its turtle shell would be shattered by a punch from a fellow martial artist of the same level. Despite the king¡¯s repeated warnings to be cautious and to leave promptly if discovered, it never crossed its mind that this human could be so terrifying. ¡°I¡¯ve already killed two of your kind!¡± Chen Fei chuckled lightly, his figure flickering as he chased after the sea monster and delivered another punch directly to the ruptured turtle shell. The turtle monster desperately tried to dodge, but it couldn¡¯t evade Chen Fei¡¯s fist. In its terror, a look of ferocity flashed in its eyes as it clawed fiercely at Chen Fei. Even in death, it was determined to make the human before it pay the price. ¡°Boom!¡± The newly surged seawater around them dissipated in an instant. The attacks from the turtle monster couldn¡¯t even break through Chen Fei¡¯s defense, while his punches thoroughly hammered the creature to death. As Chen Fei had just said, he had already killed two third-tier peak sea monsters in recent days. Not only third-tier peak sea monsters, but also several other third-tier sea monsters had been killed one after another. All of these were sent by the Monster King Nie Li to track the fleet from behind. Obviously, the battles of the past few days had deeply humiliated Nie Li, and he had no intention of letting Chen Fei off so easily. But now, with severe injuries that even affect its essence, Nie Li¡¯s recovery is not something that can be achieved in a short time. In this situation, all Nie Li can think of is to send his subordinates to follow the fleet, confirm their whereabouts, and retaliate once he has recovered. Otherwise, with uncertain whereabouts, even if Nie Li recovers, he won¡¯t know where to find Chen Fei. Not killing Chen Fei would leave his heart filled with rage. However, whenever Nie Li¡¯s sea monsters approached the fleet a bit too closely, Chen Fei would detect them through his senses. Following his intuition, Chen Fei would directly turn back and slay all of these sea monsters. Even with severe injuries, Chen Fei could easily defeat these third-tier sea monsters, whether they were at the initial stage or peak of the third tier, the outcome was the same. Extracting the essence of the sea monsters, Chen Fei smashed them onto the Qianyuan Sword. In the past few days, he continuously absorbed the essence of third-tier sea monsters, allowing the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s spirituality to continue growing. Especially the spirituality of the third-tier peak sea monsters greatly benefited the Qianyuan Sword. As for the blood pearls of the Monster Kings collected earlier, Chen Fei kept them for now and didn¡¯t give them to the Qianyuan Sword. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei needed to consume those blood pearls. Currently, he was at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and what he lacked wasn¡¯t energy. As for his physical strength, it was actually limited by the level of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering. While the physique of the Mountain Sea Realm was strong, it was difficult to perfectly control it with the mind of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm alone. Only with the addition of the divine soul could the full power of the physique be unleashed. Therefore, the level of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering determined the level to which his physique could be elevated now. Forcibly absorbing too much energy would actually have the opposite effect. The blood pearls of the Monster Kings were very useful. Chen Fei planned to use them as catalysts to promote the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell to the level of top-grade magic treasures. Once they reached the critical threshold, he would use the blood pearls to stimulate their advancement. Furthermore, when Chen Fei advanced to the Mountain Sea Realm, he could also use these blood pearls to quickly consolidate his cultivation realm. This method of using the essence of Monster Kings to strengthen one¡¯s own realm was probably only seen in the endless sea among those truly top-notch powers. Chen Fei, by chance, had also enjoyed such treatment. Casually turning the turtle monster¡¯s body into powder, Chen Fei dragged its shell and flew towards the fleet. After a while, Chen Fei handed over the turtle shell to Qu Qingsheng and stored it in the treasure house of the Primordial Sword Sect. When disciples needed it and had enough contributions, they could exchange for this turtle shell. With the turtle shell of a third-tier peak sea monster as the foundation, extraordinary treasures could be refined. As long as the other auxiliary materials were of good quality, the minimum starting point would be a top-grade magic treasure. In recent days, as Chen Fei slaughtered so many sea monsters, he intentionally preserved valuable parts of the creatures, thereby enhancing the heritage of the Primordial Sword Sect. In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. Due to the integration of various forces within the fleet into the Primordial Sword Sect, they had become various branches of the sect, bringing everyone¡¯s relationships closer. For the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect who had reached the Body Tempering realm, the paths they could choose suddenly expanded after reaching the Aperture Tempering realm. Although the Primordial Sword Sect now had a wide variety of techniques in its hidden repository, including not only the original Primordial Sword Scripture but also many techniques that could be cultivated to the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. There was still a significant difference between self-study and being taught by someone. Nevertheless, many talented disciples set their sights on the Primordial Sword Scripture. Because everyone knew that Chen Fei cultivated the Primordial Sword Scripture, and even in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, there were techniques that were related to the Primordial Sword Scripture. All of them were techniques Chen Fei had integrated with other techniques into the Primordial Sword Scripture. In other words, if one could truly break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm using the Primordial Sword Scripture, they would receive guidance from Chen Fei in the future. Chen Fei¡¯s current strength was crystal clear to everyone. These disciples didn¡¯t aim to replicate Chen Fei exactly, but as long as they could achieve a fraction of his prowess, their strength would be remarkable. During this month¡¯s voyage, the seas remained calm. After Chen Fei slaughtered the turtle monster, Nie Li no longer sent other sea monsters to track them. Apparently, he knew that once ordinary sea monsters ventured too close, they would never return. Nie Li¡¯s population was initially quite large, but many had been slaughtered by Chen Fei and the others, leading to a significant reduction in the number of third-tier sea monsters due to tracking Chen Fei. If this loss continued, there would be a gap in the population, requiring an extremely long time to recover. Despite his anger, Nie Li could do nothing but relent. On the main deck of the flagship, Chen Fei stood aside while Qu Qingsheng sat cross-legged. Qu Qingsheng¡¯s aura was restrained. If one only looked at the surface, Qu Qingsheng seemed to have turned into a stone. However, in reality, enormous changes were taking place within Qu Qingsheng¡¯s body. Qu Qingsheng was attempting a breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. When Chen Fei arrived at the Primordial Sword Sect, Qu Qingsheng was already at the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. However, at that time, the sect¡¯s techniques were lacking, and Qu Qingsheng had only cultivated eighty-one combined apertures. Now, twenty years later, after refining and polishing for some time, Qu Qingsheng had reached the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm and decided to break through. Today, the Primordial Sword Sect had numerous branches. Except for the Sunken Water Pavilion, all other sect masters were at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and several masters of the Pinnacle Peak Sect were also at that level. In comparison, Qu Qingsheng, as the sect master, seemed to have a somewhat lower cultivation level. The other branches didn¡¯t look down on Qu Qingsheng, nor did they dare to, but Qu Qingsheng felt pressure within himself. Moreover, after escaping from the Thousand Feathers Alliance, they had encountered countless third-tier sea monsters along the way, and a Monster King had even appeared once. Without the cultivation level of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was simply impossible to establish a foothold. All these factors stimulated Qu Qingsheng. Instead of being discouraged, he became even more determined. This attempt to break through wasn¡¯t out of spite but rather because he felt the timing was right. Chen Fei¡¯s brow glimmered faintly as he watched the changes in Qu Qingsheng¡¯s body. One hundred and eight combined apertures were orderly arranged, compressing and merging with each other. Qu Qingsheng hadn¡¯t switched to other techniques. He had always been cultivating the Primordial Sword Scripture, and Chen Fei had also informed him of the various detailed changes in his breakthrough. Now, as Chen Fei watched the changes in Qu Qingsheng¡¯s body, a smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on his face. Everything was going smoothly; the fusion of the combined apertures was proceeding in an orderly manner. There was no rashness or hesitation, demonstrating Qu Qingsheng¡¯s profound foundation. The cultivation in the Primordial Sword Sect was extremely difficult, but it indeed facilitated the breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Moreover, the sect now had many elixirs to assist in the breakthrough, which was particularly beneficial for Qu Qingsheng. Zhou Zixun and others stood on another ship, watching from afar with nervous expressions. The sea breeze, which had been gently blowing, suddenly stagnated within a mile radius. After some time passed, the primordial energy of heaven and earth began to surge, and ripples suddenly emanated from Qu Qingsheng¡¯s body. As if receiving a command, the primordial energy of heaven and earth rushed towards Qu Qingsheng in an instant. Qu Qingsheng¡¯s body involuntarily floated up, and the primordial energy of heaven and earth began to refine him all over. The onlookers on the decks of other ships erupted into deafening cheers. In the sky, above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Qu Qingsheng was able to float. Obviously, his breakthrough had been successful. Since Chen Fei, the Primordial Sword Sect had finally produced its second Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Many elders in the sect, who were at the pinnacle of the Aperture Tempering realm, exchanged glances, filled with excitement. However, they couldn¡¯t rush into it. The sect master had broken through because he felt the opportunity had come. If they were to rush and attempt the breakthrough, they might end up failing in the end. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm had never been a simple matter, and it was no different for the current Primordial Sword Sect. Several hours later, Qu Qingsheng opened his eyes, and the world around him had already changed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Qu Qingsheng looked towards the position of Chen Fei¡¯s cabin, his eyes filled with gratitude. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei, Qu Qingsheng wouldn¡¯t have even been able to reach the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm, let alone the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Because of one disciple, the entire Primordial Sword Sect, including all of them, had undergone a profound transformation. In the blink of an eye, another three months passed, and a distant land appeared ahead. Chen Fei appeared in mid-air, his gaze flickering. Thousand Geese City, they had arrived! Chapter 680 - Chapter 680: Sun Moon Realm Chapter 680: Sun Moon Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It took almost half an hour from seeing the land to getting close to Thousand Geese City. When the fleet was about a dozen miles away from Thousand Geese City, it stopped. Qu Qingsheng led some elders in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to fly towards Thousand Geese City. Three days later, the Primordial Sword Sect settled outside a mountain range two hundred miles away from Thousand Geese City. This mountain range, named Thousand Geese Mountain, spanned nearly ten thousand miles, and many sects and forces regarded it as their gateway. The Primordial Sword Sect then had twelve experts in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators like Chen Fei, making Thousand Geese City relatively courteous to them. Although Thousand Geese City was still quite a distance from the center of the Boundless Sea, which was the mainland of Middle Continent, it was considered a corner of Middle Continent after all. Compared to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Thousand Geese City was already bustling, naturally having strong experts in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, four of them to be exact. In the surrounding forces of Thousand Geese City, the status of a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was equivalent to that of Tiandao Sect and other forces previously in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. According to Chen Fei¡¯s understanding, among the forces with peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators in the Thousand Geese Mountain Range, there were even more than in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, totaling more than a dozen. Some of these forces even had experts in the Mountain Sea Realm back in the day. However, with the passage of time, hundreds of years have passed, and although these forces have not completely declined, the Mountain Sea Realm has completely ceased to exist, never appearing again. But because experts in the Mountain Sea Realm existed back then, compared to other sects with peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, these few were slightly more powerful. Some of these sects even possessed spiritual treasures that suppressed their own luck. Of course, these spiritual treasures were already damaged and had completely fallen out of the category of true spiritual treasures. However, compared to some top-grade magic treasures, their power was still somewhat stronger. Near Thousand Geese City, there were quite a few secret realms, with the majority under the control of Thousand Geese City, but some falling into the hands of the sects in the Thousand Geese Mountain Range. Naturally, the forces near Thousand Geese City were divided into different levels based on their strength. The Mountain Sea Realm undoubtedly held the top position. Next were those sects with damaged spiritual treasures. They possessed many high-quality secret realms, most of which were third-grade superior secret realms. Then came the ordinary peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm forces, which naturally also had secret realms. They usually had one third-grade superior secret realm, along with several third-grade intermediate secret realms. The Primordial Sword Sect, although positioned prominently, arrived as newcomers without a single secret realm to their name. The absence of secret realms posed a significant problem for the sect¡¯s future development, as various spiritual materials necessary for the sect¡¯s growth were scarce. Moreover, all the nearby secret realms around Thousand Geese City were already claimed, making it challenging to acquire one. What remained were the forces and sects in the later stages of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Due to their long-standing development, they possessed an abundance of secret realms, although the quality might only reach third-grade intermediate, which was still considered excellent. Compared to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it seemed that the various powers in Thousand Geese City controlled fewer secret realms. For instance, the ten forces like the Tiandao Sect that originally controlled larger sea areas and more resources, had fewer actual strong individuals compared to Thousand Geese City. This was because Thousand Geese City was closer to the mainland of Middle Continent, where the natural energy was not only denser but also exhibited more distinct spiritual qualities. Because of the difference in natural energy, Thousand Geese City could produce some rare spiritual materials that the Thousand Feathers Alliance could not compete with. This was also why competition here was noticeably fiercer, yet none of the sects and powers considered relocating to places like the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Although it couldn¡¯t be said that being in remote areas like the Thousand Feathers Alliance completely eliminated the possibility of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, it certainly lowered the chances. Warriors, ultimately, aspire to continuously enhance their strength, especially those sects that once reached the Mountain Sea Realm. In the Thousand Geese Mountain Range, the Primordial Sword Sect discreetly selected several peaks as their mountain gates and settled down. In less than ten days, the mountain gates began to take shape. With many craftsmen within Thousand Geese City and a large number of disciples from the Primordial Sword Sect, carving out mountains and building houses was not a difficult task for warriors. On the twentieth day of their arrival in Thousand Geese City, the formation at the mountain gates of the Primordial Sword Sect was activated. The natural energy of heaven and earth formed a roaring tiger-like momentum in the sky, spreading out in all directions. Many other sects came to observe the ceremony, sending elders in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and even people from Thousand Geese City attended. Everyone was there out of respect for Chen Fei¡¯s peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, but beyond that, their interactions remained formal. Over the years, the distribution of power and allocation of interests in the Thousand Geese Mountain Range had become completely fixed, even for talented new disciples. The location chosen by the Primordial Sword Sect for their mountain gates was disregarded by other sects because there were hardly any decent resource points nearby. Any respectable resource points in the vicinity had already been claimed by other forces. The simplest and most convenient way for the Primordial Sword Sect to acquire resources would be to occupy several secret realms. However, the forces in the Thousand Geese Mountain Range annually pay tributes to Thousand Geese City. Attempting to forcibly seize secret realms from other sects could easily lead to retaliation from Thousand Geese City if not handled properly. Many sects had been stationed here for hundreds, even thousands of years, and their relationships with Thousand Geese City were already intricate. Acting rashly could easily lead to problems. Without a steady supply of spiritual materials from secret realms, it would be challenging for the Primordial Sword Sect to sustain its vast size solely through other means of resource acquisition. Even the annual tributes amounted to a significant expense. ¡°Above the mountains and seas, one can observe the sun and moon!¡± In the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei pondered as he looked at the jade slip in his hand. This jade slip was sent by Thousand Geese City as a gift to the Primordial Sword Sect. Besides providing an overview of the various forces in the Thousand Geese Mountain Range, it briefly mentioned the situation across the entire Middle Continent. Even in the vast Middle Continent, individuals in the Sun Moon Realm were rare, existing only in a few legendary places like the major sacred sites. And as for the powerful demonic beasts slightly surpassing them in strength, naturally, there were also such fifth-tier Monster Kings. ¡°The Sun Moon Realm!¡± Chen Fei set down the jade slip. The Sun Moon Realm was still somewhat distant for him. What lay before Chen Fei now was the breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm. The techniques of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, as Mountain Sea Realm techniques, did not enhance one¡¯s strength rapidly. Chen Fei had spent several years initially advancing his Profound Heavenly Sword, let alone the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering techniques. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t particularly anxious about it. What he truly desired now was to obtain a genuine Mountain Sea Realm technique. Currently, his understanding of the Mountain Sea Realm was still limited, and he harbored many doubts. If he had a Mountain Sea Realm technique, even if it was ordinary, Chen Fei could gain a clearer understanding. ¡°The Heavenly Heart Sect!¡± A sect name flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, one of the few sects in the Thousand Geese Mountain Range that had produced Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. Compared to the others, perhaps due to a sense of confidence stemming from their profound heritage and a hint of humility in their nature, the Heavenly Heart Sect seemed more peaceful. Maybe it had something to do with their Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, which was said to have existed a thousand years ago. Today, the Heavenly Heart Sect maintained a smooth facade, boasting the largest number of disciples among the sects, but their strength was only considered average. If any sect were willing to share a Mountain Sea Realm technique, it would probably be the Heavenly Heart Sect, as long as the reward was sufficient. Three days later, Chen Fei appeared at the gate of the Heavenly Heart Sect. Before his arrival, the Primordial Sword Sect had already sent a formal invitation, so as soon as Chen Fei arrived, he was welcomed into the sect. The gate of the Heavenly Heart Sect was grand, but upon closer inspection, many facilities appeared aged, clearly constructed many years ago. Walking up the stairs, Chen Fei looked around. Underneath the stairs were traces of formations, but they had not been maintained and had dissipated over time. After a while, Chen Fei reached the main peak, where the main hall was imposing. Standing in front of the hall and gazing into the distance, he could even vaguely see Thousand Geese City. Compared to the Primordial Sword Sect in its infancy, the Heavenly Heart Sect indeed had much deeper heritage, but it was also evident that they had declined significantly compared to the past. Currently, the Heavenly Heart Sect only had one peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator named Situ Song, who came from the lineage of the past Mountain Sea Realm expert of the Heavenly Heart Sect. ¡°As a newcomer to Thousand Geese City, I¡¯ve heard of the illustrious history of your sect, and I deeply admire Master Heavenly Heart!¡± After exchanging pleasantries for a moment, Chen Fei directly stated the purpose of his visit. Situ Song glanced at Chen Fei, his smile unwavering. Situ Song had spent some time researching this sect that had suddenly arrived in Thousand Geese City. Because the time was short, the information obtained was limited. All Situ Song knew was that the Primordial Sword Sect had migrated from elsewhere due to disturbances caused by demonic beasts. In recent years, due to the presence of demonic beasts, many sects and forces had come to Thousand Geese City, some even with Mountain Sea Realm experts among them. However, these forces did not stay long in Thousand Geese City; instead, they continued to journey deeper into the mainland of Middle Continent. Therefore, the Primordial Sword Sect was arguably the strongest external force to have remained in Thousand Geese City in recent years. Situ Song didn¡¯t know Chen Fei¡¯s true age, but he could sense that vibrant vitality, indicating that there was still a considerable amount of time before Chen Fei reached his lifespan limit. For someone like Chen Fei to visit the Heavenly Heart Sect, the purpose was quite easy to guess¡ªit must be for the Mountain Sea Realm technique. Indeed, for the current Heavenly Heart Sect, that was the only thing capable of stirring the hearts of peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In theory, sect inheritances would never be shared with outsiders, especially Mountain Sea Realm techniques. However, as times changed, the Heavenly Heart Sect had not produced a Mountain Sea Realm expert for too long. For them, this Mountain Sea Realm technique held more symbolic significance than practical value. The Heavenly Heart Technique had been gathering dust for nearly a thousand years. ¡°I understand your purpose,¡± Situ Song said, lifting a teacup and taking a sip before looking at Chen Fei. ¡°But I wonder, what can you offer in return?¡± Seeing that Situ Song didn¡¯t immediately refuse him, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. With a wave of his right hand, a blade appeared on the table. In an instant, a sharp sword intent soared into the sky, causing the surrounding natural energy to surge.. Chapter 681 - Chapter 681: Peerless Chapter 681: Peerless Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Supreme magical treasures! In the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Chen Fei slew the three men of the Tan Bingxiu, obtaining three supreme treasures. Apart from those belonging to Tan Bingxiu¡¯s group, the weapons obtained from other Peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts slain by the Fallen Heaven Pavilion were also in Chen Fei¡¯s possession. Within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it wasn¡¯t easy to trade these supreme treasures, but now in the Thousand Geese City, there naturally weren¡¯t any reservations. Moreover, Chen Fei had made some modifications to the appearance of these supreme treasures, so unless one was from the Fallen Heaven Pavilion back then, it would be difficult for anyone to recognize the origin of these treasures. Upon seeing the sword blade, Situ Song¡¯s eyes lit up. Supreme treasures were hard to resist for any expert at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although the Heavenly Heart Sect was once powerful, they had quite a few supreme treasures, but over the years, except for the damaged spiritual treasure that suppressed the sect¡¯s luck, many other supreme treasures had been lost due to various accidents. Therefore, the supreme treasure before Situ Song was very attractive to him. ¡°Your Excellency shows ample sincerity!¡± Situ Song looked at Chen Fei, intending to raise the price, but also fearing to scare him away. After all, the value of the Mountain Sea Realm techniques was actually quite hard to define. To say it holds immeasurable value would not be an exaggeration, but to say it¡¯s worthless is also somewhat justifiable. ¡°Is your sect¡¯s Heavenly Heart Scripture intact?¡± Chen Fei asked softly. ¡°Three hundred years ago, due to some accidents, thirty percent of the Heavenly Heart Scripture was lost. However, this thirty percent constitutes the latter part of the scripture; the earlier portion remains intact,¡± Situ Song replied without concealment. Since it was a transaction and both sects were currently in the Thousand Geese Mountains, there was no need for deception. Because in the Mountain Sea Realm techniques, although experts at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t practice them, whether they were complete or not could be discerned after studying them for a while. ¡°Is the main outline still present?¡± Chen Fei pondered for a moment before continuing. ¡°It is!¡± Situ Song nodded. ¡°Good!¡± A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he pushed the sword blade on the table towards Situ Song. ¡°Please wait a moment!¡± Situ Song didn¡¯t immediately take the sword blade but instead bowed to Chen Fei before disappearing from sight. After a moment, Situ Song returned, holding two jade slips in his hand, and handed one of them to Chen Fei. Chen Fei reached out and took the jade slip, not sensing anything unusual, and delved his consciousness into it. Inside the jade slip was indeed a portion of the Heavenly Heart Scripture, containing only the general outline and some methods of practice. Relying solely on this content, even in the Mountain Sea Realm, one couldn¡¯t cultivate anything. However, this amount of content was enough for one to discern some levels of the Heavenly Heart Scripture. Seeing Chen Fei presenting a supreme treasure right away, Situ Song, after weighing his options, decided to make the deal more transparent. After all, not every Peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert could casually use a supreme treasure as a bargaining chip. After a moment, Chen Fei withdrew his consciousness and looked at Situ Song, nodding. ¡°All good.¡± A smile crept onto Situ Song¡¯s face as he handed another jade slip to Chen Fei and picked up the sword blade from the table. As soon as he held the sword, Situ Song could sense its sharpness; this sword had been tempered for no less than hundreds of years. Situ Song glanced at Chen Fei discreetly, pondering whether the Primordial Sword Sect was wealthy like the Heavenly Heart Sect of old or if Chen Fei possessed exceptional strength, having slain peers of his level. Situ Song leaned towards the latter possibility in his mind because if Chen Fei truly had wealth and had encountered Mountain Sea Realm experts before, there would be no need to exchange for the Heavenly Heart Scripture. It took Chen Fei over an hour to withdraw his consciousness, and at this moment, there was an additional message on the interface. [Technique: Heavenly Heart Scripture (Incomplete)] ¡°Many thanks for your generosity!¡± Chen Fei bowed to Situ Song. Supreme treasures held great value, and Chen Fei didn¡¯t lack one. If he were still within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t even have a way to exchange a supreme treasure for a Mountain Sea Realm technique. The three Mountain Sea Realm experts led by Min Yanlu didn¡¯t lack supreme treasures at all, or rather, the value of supreme treasures to them was too low. The likelihood of Chen Fei being rebuffed if he attempted to exchange a supreme treasure for a Mountain Sea Realm technique would be even higher. But here in Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei managed to make the exchange instantly. The same thing could have vastly different values in different places. ¡°You¡¯re too kind. Let¡¯s each take what we need. However, this technique must not be leaked to others. I hope you will abide by this,¡± Situ Song also bowed to Chen Fei. ¡°That¡¯s only natural.¡± Chen Fei could transmit the Heavenly Heart Scripture within the Primordial Sword Sect, but he couldn¡¯t pass it on to other sects. Chen Fei naturally understood this, and he had no need to disseminate it elsewhere. After exchanging pleasantries for a moment, Chen Fei took his leave. Situ Song escorted Chen Fei out of the main hall. After Chen Fei bowed and departed, he transformed into flowing light and disappeared from sight. Watching Chen Fei¡¯s gradually fading figure, Situ Song gently stroked the long sword in his hand, his gaze filled with some emotion. He felt both emotions towards the current state of the Heavenly Heart Sect and towards Chen Fei¡¯s determination. Situ Song himself had once possessed such determination. In order to revive the Heavenly Heart Sect, he had relentlessly improved his cultivation. However, Situ Song¡¯s realm ultimately stalled at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, never breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm threshold. Under such circumstances, forcing a breakthrough was possible, but failure was inevitable. To truly break through, encountering the right opportunity was indispensable. Yet, for many years, that opportunity had never presented itself. Situ Song understood that his foundation was not strong enough. But now that he had reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, how could he further enhance his foundation? Situ Song was unaware, and the Heavenly Heart Scripture did not provide guidance on how to proceed in this regard. Today, giving the Heavenly Heart Scripture to Chen Fei was twofold: first, because of the supreme treasure in his possession, and second, to cultivate a favorable relationship. While the Heavenly Heart Scripture remained within the Heavenly Heart Sect, the sect had now formed a beneficial relationship with a peer-level faction, which far outweighed any disadvantages! Upon returning to the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei immediately entered a state of seclusion. ¡°Merge!¡± On the interface, the Heavenly Heart Scripture and the Profound Heavenly Sword gradually approached each other, finally merging together. ¡°Discovered Technique: Heavenly Profound Sword!¡± ¡°Discovered Technique: Would you like to spend 4,500 medium-grade elemental stones to simplify the Heavenly Profound Sword?¡± ¡°Heavenly Profound Sword simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Heavenly Profound Sword -> Profound Heavenly Sword!¡± 4,500 medium-grade elemental stones might not be a small sum, but for Chen Fei at present, it wasn¡¯t much of a burden. As Chen Fei wielded the Profound Heavenly Sword, insights regarding the Heavenly Profound Sword emerged in his mind, and he began to contemplate deeply. The level of the Heavenly Heart Scripture, among Mountain Sea Realm techniques, should be relatively ordinary. At least Chen Fei could compare it to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering from before, and draw some parallels. However, even if it¡¯s considered ordinary, it¡¯s still a Mountain Sea Realm technique. Now, after merging with the Profound Heavenly Sword to become the Heavenly Profound Sword, Chen Fei, in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, can unleash some of the mysteries of Mountain Sea Realm techniques. To everyone else, this seems completely impossible. Yet, it¡¯s about to happen in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Completely immersed in cultivation, Chen Fei found that the cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the Heavenly Profound Sword didn¡¯t conflict with each other. Thus, he simultaneously operated both techniques, gaining insights from both. As Chen Fei quietly cultivated, the Primordial Sword Sect appeared extremely honest and modest to outsiders. Other forces in the Thousand Geese Mountains initially thought that as time passed, the Primordial Sword Sect would gradually start to take action and secure some secret realms, as it was crucial for the sect¡¯s future development. However, the Primordial Sword Sect showed no intention of doing so. While they engaged in basic activities and trade, they showed no interest in acquiring information about secret realms or resources nearby. The entire sect seemed devoid of desire. Of course, the Primordial Sword Sect couldn¡¯t truly lack ambition; rather, their resources were already overflowing. During their months-long voyage, not to mention the third-tier sea monsters Chen Fei slew, he actually dispatched quite a few of the sea monsters encountered on regular days. These sea monsters weren¡¯t particularly powerful individually, but their sheer numbers meant that after being slain, they yielded abundant resources. However, the sea monsters Chen Fei dispatched, aside from the peak third-tier ones from which he extracted spirit essence, rendering their flesh and blood useless, he didn¡¯t extract spirit essence from all the sea monsters of other tiers. Some lower-tier spirit essences were of no use to Chen Fei, so after dispatching the sea monsters, he simply dragged them back to the fleet. These sea monsters might be useless to Chen Fei, but they were extremely valuable to others, especially those under the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Encountering third-tier sea monsters on a regular basis was inconceivable to them, yet now it seemed commonplace. Of course, the Primordial Sword Sect had always operated on a contribution value policy. Despite their abundance of resources, if one¡¯s contribution value wasn¡¯t sufficient, they couldn¡¯t obtain enough resources for cultivation. With the resources currently at the disposal of the Primordial Sword Sect, they could sustain themselves for a very long time. There would be no worries about resource shortages for at least twenty years, and it wouldn¡¯t hinder the growth of disciples. With plenty of time ahead, there was no need to display urgency upon arriving in Thousand Geese City. Otherwise, they might easily fall into traps set by others. Business could be conducted as usual in Thousand Geese City, and the Primordial Sword Sect had the strength to do so. As for secret realms, there would always be opportunities in the future. In the blink of an eye, another half year passed. Some neighboring factions of the Primordial Sword Sect had somewhat reduced their vigilance, while the Primordial Sword Sect still maintained an appearance of non-interference with worldly affairs. In the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei floated in mid-air, surrounded by sword essence. The Heavenly Profound Sword, which had just been fused, had dropped from the state of Great Completion to the early stages of Proficiency, indicating the significant difference between Mountain Sea Realm techniques and Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques. After half a year of cultivation, the proficiency of the Heavenly Profound Sword had reached more than halfway to Proficiency. The most obvious change was that the range of the sword essence¡¯s manipulation of natural energy had expanded, and the amount of sword essence that could be outputted in a single move had also increased dramatically. This had an immediate impact on combat effectiveness. Furthermore, Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual consciousness had become much stronger due to the cultivation of the Heavenly Profound Sword. A few days later, a piece of news suddenly spread near Thousand Geese City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The inheritance cave of the Master Dream Shadow had appeared thousands of miles away from Thousand Geese City. For a moment, countless martial artists, except for those at the Mountain Sea Realm, rushed to seek the inheritance of the Master Dream Shadow. Chen Fei naturally heard this news. The Master Dream Shadow, a peerless expert from thousands of years ago. Min Yanlu had mentioned him to Chen Fei once because of the Dream Technique. Never did they expect that the inheritance cave of this legendary figure would appear here today.. Chapter 682 - Chapter 682: Nine Palaces of the Mountain and Sea Chapter 682: Nine Palaces of the Mountain and Sea Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As Chen Fei paid more attention to the Master Dream Shadow¡¯s Cave, more and more information presented itself before him. The inheritance cave of the Master Dream Shadow had existed for thousands of years, appearing in the boundless sea every few decades. As long as one¡¯s cultivation did not exceed the Mountain Sea Realm, they could enter the cave and compete for the inheritance. Therefore, over the course of thousands of years, there were actually quite a few martial artists who had obtained the Master Dream Shadow¡¯s inheritance. However, none could match the Master Dream Shadow of that year, standing at the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, or even just a hair away from entering the Sun Moon Realm. It was rumored that within the Master Dream Shadow¡¯s Cave, there was actually a core inheritance that had never been obtained by anyone. If one could obtain this core inheritance, they could truly control the inheritance cave. However, how much credibility this statement held remained unknown to all. Chen Fei lightly tapped his finger on the table, his eyes filled with contemplation. The Dream Entry Technique was extremely domineering; over the years in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it had helped Chen Fei resolve many troubles. In fact, the Dream Entry Technique had played an important role in Chen Fei¡¯s ability to obtain the incomplete martial arts of the nine major sects in the past. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation continued to improve, the incomplete Dream Entry Technique could no longer provide greater assistance. If Chen Fei were to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the future, the Dream Entry Technique could be said to be nothing more than an ornament. The tapping of Chen Fei¡¯s fingers on the table paused slightly, as a decision formed in his mind. Three days later, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared thousands of miles away from the Thousand Geese City. From a distance, Chen Fei could see a massive mountain fluctuating up and down in mid-air. This mountain was the cave of the Master Dream Shadow. It wasn¡¯t a spiritual treasure, yet it possessed the aura of one. Years ago, a strong expert in the Mountain Sea Realm had attempted to forcibly refine this cave as their weapon. However, before even half of it could be refined, the cave shattered directly, turning into scattered rubble. Yet decades later, the cave reappeared, indistinguishable from its original state. This situation drew the attention of many experts in the Mountain Sea Realm at the time. Some experts who had not originally intended to do so also appeared outside the cave to conduct research. After several days of study, these experts in the Mountain Sea Realm finally understood that the core of this cave was a piece of Dream Shadow Stone. This stone was not a natural spiritual material but forged by the Master Dream Shadow himself, residing within the Strange Heart Realm. The cave could form because this piece of Dream Shadow Stone gathered it together, which was also why the cave only appeared every few decades. The Dream Shadow Stone required time to accumulate sufficient energy. So, if one were to talk about spiritual treasures, that piece of Dream Shadow Stone was the true spiritual treasure, and its grade was definitely very high. Without finding the true trace of the Dream Shadow Stone within the Strange Heart Realm, even refining this cave would be in vain. From this perspective, one could also see the extraordinary talent of the Master Dream Shadow of that year. With just a piece of Dream Shadow Stone, he could allow a cave to exist for thousands of years and still function normally. Moreover, after so many years, no one had ever found out where exactly the Dream Shadow Stone was stored within the Strange Heart Realm. The opening of the Dream Shadow Cave still required several days. At this moment, thousands of people had already gathered around the cave. Among them, there were not only individuals in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Aperture Tempering realm, but Chen Fei even saw some martial artists in the Body Tempering realm. Chen Fei found a mountain slope, crossed his legs, and sat down. While waiting for the cave to open, he continued to practice his techniques, absorbing insights from the Heavenly Profound Sword and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering. Before, when Chen Fei exchanged for the Heavenly Heart Scripture from the Heavenly Heart Sect, it was not only to refine his soul better, but also because he wanted to understand the specific cultivation methods of the Mountain Sea Realm. Many fears in people stem from the unknown. In the practice of martial arts, sometimes it¡¯s the same. The uncertainty of breakthroughs sometimes arises from not knowing how different the cultivation will be after the breakthrough. Over the past half year of practicing the Heavenly Profound Sword, Chen Fei finally gained a systematic understanding of the cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm, at least not as vague as before. The information Chen Fei obtained in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, especially the techniques from the top ten sects, only mentioned the cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm, focusing primarily on the soul. The techniques like the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering and the Soul Breaking Technique also indicated this point. However, this scope was too broad and too generic. On the other hand, although the Heavenly Heart Scripture was relatively ordinary among the techniques in the Mountain Sea Realm, its explanation of the Mountain Sea Realm was extremely precise. The Nine Palaces of the Mountain and Sea! The cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm involved opening nine divine palaces within the body, with the soul residing within these palaces. Once all nine palaces were opened, one could reach the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. If one successfully broke through from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the Mountain Sea Realm, they would open the first divine palace within their body, with the transformed soul residing within it. Opening four divine palaces signified stepping into the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, while seven divine palaces naturally represented the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. There was something Chen Fei hadn¡¯t known before: after breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, martial artists actually awakened a racial talent. This talent came from their bodies and from the various techniques they had practiced over the years. The Heavenly Heart Scripture made it very clear that, at the moment of soul transformation, if one¡¯s foundation was deep enough, they could actually traverse the void and seek out their preferred talent within it. This void was extremely mysterious, a special place that arose from the connection between the human body and the entire universe. Normally, it could not be perceived at all, but only at the moment of soul transformation could one traverse it. The human body was actually a small universe, and the practice of martial arts was the process of constantly developing this small universe. The appearance of racial talents would greatly enhance the strength of martial artists. However, the Heavenly Heart Scripture also solemnly warned that upon successful breakthrough and soul transformation, it was best not to be greedy and choose some powerful talent. It was best to choose a talent immediately when one presented itself, then let the soul carry the talent, reside within the divine palace, and completely step into the Mountain Sea Realm. In the history of the Boundless Sea, there were many exceptionally talented individuals who, relying on their deep foundations, wanted to choose a powerful talent at the moment of breakthrough. However, they ultimately failed to break through because they spent too much time making their choice. Such examples were abundant, and thus the Heavenly Heart Scripture warned against aiming too high. Certainly, the combat power in the Mountain Sea Realm was largely influenced by talent, especially considering how difficult cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm was. It could be challenging to make any progress in one¡¯s entire lifetime. In this regard, that talent might be your only one, so being cautious was indeed justifiable. But compared to the prospect of failure, it seemed that successful breakthrough was the more crucial matter. In the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, after obtaining the first talent, following normal cultivation, when one broke through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, the soul from one of the three divine palaces, along with the power of the talent, had the chance to enter the void and seek out a second talent. Compared to the time of just breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm, the soul at that time would naturally be much stronger. However, finding the second talent wouldn¡¯t necessarily become easier. Because at that time, the barrier of the void was extremely tough, not comparable to the first time entering the void. So, the time spent seeking the second talent remained short. In the rumored great continents of Middle Continent, among the several major sacred sites, some true geniuses, when opening their third divine palace, could enter the void to seek talents. This allowed them to gain access to talents one divine palace earlier than other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm. In other words, while other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm might have only had four talents even if they reached the peak of the realm, the geniuses from the sacred sites could potentially stack up to five talents. In battles between strong individuals, sometimes it all came down to this single line ¨C having one more talent, along with differences in techniques, solidified the immense deterrent power of those geniuses from the sacred sites in the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Whether one could enter the void to seek talents depended on the strength of the soul and the extent of talent cultivation.¡± Chen Fei had pondered in his mind while absorbing insights from his techniques. In other words, if the soul within the divine palace was strong enough, and if the talents obtained were cultivated well enough, or if the first talent chosen was already powerful enough, then perhaps there was a chance to choose a talent when opening a divine palace? However, this was undoubtedly extremely difficult, or even close to impossible; otherwise, those geniuses from the sacred sites would have made such choices long ago. To elevate one¡¯s realm in the Mountain Sea Realm, it was indispensable to cultivate the nine divine palaces, but there were actually many choices regarding how to cultivate them. According to the Heavenly Heart Scripture, the most orthodox cultivation method naturally involved refining the qi of heaven and earth, ingesting celestial materials and earthly treasures, nurturing essence, energy, spirit, and soul, and gradually improving step by step. This path was undoubtedly somewhat slow and had many bottlenecks, but it was safe, balanced, and without flaws. There was another method, which was much faster but had clear drawbacks ¨C it involved refining faith, forcibly enhancing the soul, and using the soul to drive the improvement of essence, energy, and spirit. Chen Fei had previously not understood why the Haiyue Cave and the Enlightenment Tower were so well-known in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Now, he understood a little more. It was because Master Haiyue and Min Yanlu used the faith of everyone in the Thousand Feathers Alliance as nourishment to enhance spiritual treasures, and then used the spiritual treasures to enhance themselves. Compared to the potential drawbacks of directly refining faith, using spiritual treasures as an intermediary significantly reduced the impact. However, with the collapse of the Thousand Feathers Alliance and the emergence of resentment, it was certain that both the Haiyue Cave and the Enlightenment Tower would be damaged. As the saying goes, ¡°water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.¡± This was the greatest drawback of refining faith. These were the two most widespread cultivation paths within the Mountain Sea Realm and were also the most widely circulated. The Dream Shadow Cave before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, from a certain perspective, also carried a similar meaning. However, it didn¡¯t need to worry about its own collapse unless the entire human race on the Middle Continent was slaughtered. The Heavenly Heart Scripture followed the path of refining the qi of heaven and earth, which also involved some methods of refining faith, but these were just superficial. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Apart from these two methods, there was also the method of refining flesh and spirit essence, such as the one encountered by Chen Fei before with Tu Zaichuan. But ultimately, it also derived from the methods of refining the qi of heaven and earth and faith, essentially being the same path. As Chen Fei pondered the cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm, several days had already passed in the outside world. The frequency of tremors in the Dream Shadow Cave became increasingly apparent. At a certain moment, a radiance shot up from the cave into the sky. In the blink of an eye, the people surrounding it instantly surged into the cave.. Chapter 683 - Chapter 683: Sharp Chapter 683: Sharp Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the shadow behind Chen Fei, a figure emerged. It was none other than Chen Fei¡¯s clone. The clone flickered and arrived at the entrance of the Dream Shadow Cave. Wanting to step in, it sensed a powerful repulsive force blocking its way. Obviously, this cave did not welcome clones for trials. The clone dissipated, and Chen Fei himself approached the cave. As ripples swept through, a force of attraction acted upon him. Chen Fei did not resist, following this force. In the next moment, the space flipped, and Chen Fei saw a dazzling array of colors. But soon, a huge brightness unfolded before him. Chen Fei remained calm as a heavy pressure descended upon him, lightly landing him on the ground. The surroundings were empty, with only a sense of coldness lingering. Chen Fei looked around. The thousands of people from before were nowhere to be seen. It seemed like there was only Chen Fei in the entire world, and a sense of solitude began to spread within him. ¡°Drip!¡± The sound of water droplets echoed from somewhere, particularly distinct in this silent environment. However, rather than easing the deepening sense of loneliness, the appearance of this sound only magnified the feeling. Chen Fei remained impassive, standing in place. He directly activated his techniques, beginning to absorb the insights from the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering and the Heavenly Profound Sword. From the environment, it was evident that this was the trial of the Dream Shadow Cave. Feelings of emptiness couldn¡¯t affect Chen Fei¡¯s current state of mind. Bored, he could simply focus on comprehending his techniques. As time passed slowly, the surroundings occasionally underwent changes, making it easy to blur one¡¯s sense of self. However, Chen Fei remained unresponsive. Meanwhile, outside the Dream Shadow Cave, warriors who had recently entered and failed the trial were now emerging in groups. The majority were in the Visceral Tempering realm, with only occasional glimpses of those in the Aperture Tempering realm. For those in the Visceral Tempering realm, who only superficially touched upon the mind and spirit, this trial, which placed such emphasis on the state of mind, was too challenging. However, the contents inherited from the Dream Shadow Cave itself were not particularly relevant to warriors in the Visceral Tempering realm. Most of these warriors were here to test their luck, as entering the cave posed no real danger. If they were lucky, they might progress a level or two and earn some rewards. Or perhaps they would discover that they possessed special potential in certain aspects¡ªwouldn¡¯t that be a stroke of luck? Inside the cave, Chen Fei stood still, earnestly absorbing the insights of his techniques. After an unknown amount of time, the surroundings finally underwent a complete transformation. In the blink of an eye, it seemed, the surroundings transformed into a dense forest. Chen Fei focused most of his attention on comprehending his techniques, but he still kept a portion of his awareness outside. During the recent changes in the environment, Chen Fei sensed a hint of the Dream Entry Technique. However, compared to what Chen Fei had acquired with the Dream Entry Technique, the power exhibited by the Dream Shadow Cave was undoubtedly much more profound. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s peak Aperture Tempering realm mind, he could only perceive a slight anomaly, and only for a moment during the environmental changes. Now that the environment had stabilized, that sense of strangeness had completely disappeared. The surrounding forest was undoubtedly still part of the illusion, but relying solely on the mind, distinguishing truth from falsehood had become difficult. A faint light emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, enveloping the surroundings. The feeling of strangeness reappeared, but there were no specific clues. To unravel it, brute force was necessary. A fluctuation of mental power surged to his forehead, and with this, more anomalies appeared in the surrounding forest. If Chen Fei were to break the formation now, his chances of success would increase significantly. To counter the power of the Mountain Sea Realm, one must possess a similar power. The light at Chen Fei¡¯s forehead dispersed, as he patiently stood in place, waiting. Before long, rustling sounds emanated from the surrounding forest, and ants began to appear one by one. These ants were unusually large, with even the smallest being the size of Chen Fei¡¯s pinky finger. Initially, their numbers were manageable, but soon they spread throughout the vicinity. These ants shimmered with a metallic sheen all over their bodies, their ferocious mandibles constantly chomping as they approached Chen Fei. A tremendous force pressed down on Chen Fei, rendering his elemental power immobile. As long as one¡¯s strength didn¡¯t reach the Mountain Sea Realm, this suppression would persist. Remaining unchanged, Chen Fei watched as the ants crawled up to him and began to gnaw at his flesh. Pain began to spread, but Chen Fei simply activated the Dream Entry Technique slightly, completely dispelling the pain. The pain was an illusion, and the blurred flesh being gnawed was also an illusion. However, the pain and the scene appeared so real that most people couldn¡¯t distinguish between reality and illusion. In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei¡¯s entire body was covered in ants, feasting voraciously. Chen Fei¡¯s bones were already visible beneath the gnawed flesh. Suddenly, the motionless Chen Fei took a few steps forward, extending his right hand to grasp one of the ants on the ground. This ant appeared no different from the others, but as Chen Fei exerted force, it vanished instantly. With the disappearance of this single ant, the countless ants that had covered the surroundings disappeared in an instant. In the midst of pain and despair, distinguishing between illusion and reality. Such a trial was undoubtedly extremely difficult, requiring an extraordinary level of discernment and some innate talent to achieve. Chen Fei didn¡¯t possess such innate talent, but with the Dream Entry Technique, he had turned his lack of talent into talent. As the second stage unfolded, the number of people outside the cave surged, and voices began to buzz. While the state of mind could be tempered, talent was innate. It was either present or absent, and although it seemed unfair, it couldn¡¯t be forced. Inside the cave, as the ants vanished, the trees in the surrounding forest gradually faded. Whether intentional or not, the disappearance of the forest this time was slow, as if to allow the trial participants better observation. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered as he watched the layers of receding forest, his eyes filled with contemplation. In terms of insight, after practicing so many techniques and even refining his soul, Chen Fei¡¯s talent now undoubtedly belonged to the level of a genius. Thus, even without the secret manuals of techniques, he could still integrate many principles into his techniques. At this moment, Chen Fei observed the changes in the surrounding environment, reflecting on the Dream Entry Technique, and gained some insights. However, to transform these insights into specific cultivation methods would require time. After a moment, the forest disappeared, leaving behind a training room with a meditation cushion and a secret manual. Approaching, Chen Fei caught the manual as it flew into his hand and opened it to examine. He found that it detailed a method of manipulating illusions. Quite ingenious, it was a technique of the Aperture Tempering realm, with many similarities to the Dream Entry Technique. After perusing for a while, information about the technique appeared on a panel. Chen Fei merged it with the Dream Entry Technique, causing a slight decrease in proficiency in the Dream Entry Technique. After some practice, he managed to restore the lost proficiency. The new technique seemed more like a means of utilizing the Dream Entry Technique, hence the slight decrease in proficiency. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand flipped, and a surge of illusionary power appeared at his fingertips. Sensing the power at Chen Fei¡¯s fingertips, the entire secret chamber trembled slightly. Then, cracks appeared from the ceiling, and a dazzling light seeped through the rifts, shining on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Looking up, Chen Fei could faintly see a towering mountain in the distance through the cracks. ¡°Whoosh!¡± The wind whipped up sand and stones, and the walls of the surrounding secret chamber had long disappeared. Chen Fei now stood at the foot of the towering mountain. Looking up at the mountain, the halfway point was already shrouded in clouds and mist. The first three trials of the Dream Shadow Cave were primarily used for screening individuals. Each trial varied in content, but the core was to identify those with talents in dream realms. Seeing this mountain now meant that Chen Fei had entered the core of the trial. How much of the Dream Shadow Realms¡¯ techniques he could obtain depended on how far he could ascend this mountain. Compared to the previous three trials, there would be real dangers on this mountain. To obtain the inheritance, not only talent but also courage was essential. At this moment, outside the Dream Shadow Cave, almost ninety percent of those who had just ventured through the trials had been teleported out. Most of the remaining individuals were currently stuck in the third trial. If they couldn¡¯t learn the techniques within the allotted time, they would also be teleported out, with their only gain being the inheritance of the Aperture Tempering realm technique of manipulating illusions. A group of acquaintances gathered together, discussing their gains from the recent trials. Many sighed with regret, feeling that they were just one step away. Suddenly, a light appeared at the foot of the Dream Shadow Cave. The surrounding people fell silent, as this indicated that someone had completed the first three trials and was about to enter the stage to truly obtain the Dream Shadow Realms¡¯ inheritance. ¡°How fast.¡± ¡°I saw Gu Fangyu earlier. Could it be him?¡± Amidst the discussions, the light at the foot of the mountain began to ascend. Initially, the area outside the cave was bustling with voices, but as the light steadily ascended, the voices gradually diminished. The reason was simple: the speed at which this person ascended the mountain was astonishing, reaching an unimaginable level. For thousands of years, countless individuals had ventured into the Dream Shadow Cave, and there had been numerous geniuses among them. However, never before had anyone ascended the mountain at such an incredible speed. As the first light completed about two-fifths of the mountain path, a second light finally appeared at the foot of the mountain, indicating that another person had completed the first three trials. Although this speed was not slow, compared to the first person, it was still far behind. The second person began to ascend the mountain, and the difference in speed became apparent immediately. If the first person seemed unstoppable, without any pause, then the second person appeared somewhat hesitant. To be fair, the speed of the second person was still commendable among the many trial participants over the years, but sometimes, the most fearful thing for people was comparison. Outside the cave, watching the first light continue to climb, a strange feeling arose in the hearts of the onlookers. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Was the Dream Shadow Cave, which had appeared thousands of years ago, going to be completely dominated today? Meanwhile, inside the cave, relying on the foundation of the Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei encountered no obstacles. As long as it was a technique, it could be directly integrated with the Dream Entry Technique, making many things much simpler. As Chen Fei reached the halfway point of the mountain, a ripple of fluctuation spread out. In the depths of the Dream Shadow Cave, in the darkness, a pair of eyes suddenly opened, their pupils reflecting the figure of Chen Fei. Chen Fei, who had been continuing his ascent, abruptly paused in his tracks.. Chapter 684 - Chapter 684: Tear Chapter 684: Tear Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei remained calm, his halted steps seamlessly continuing forward along the mountain path, heading towards the summit. There was a glimpse of probing, fleeting though it was, but Chen Fei caught it. ¡°The spiritual essence of the Dream Shadow Cave, or something else?¡± Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but the time was too short, and he couldn¡¯t discern the meaning behind this probing. Nevertheless, compared to before, Chen Fei became somewhat more cautious, and his pace slowed slightly as he ascended. Moreover, starting from halfway up the mountainside, the difficulty of various trials increased, and the techniques became considerably more profound. However, the difficulty of the techniques was not an issue for Chen Fei. These trials on the mountain paths merely required one to learn and execute them, rather than attaining a certain level of cultivation in a short period. Just learning was too simple for Chen Fei. Although Chen Fei intentionally slowed his pace, because there were no checkpoints to stop him, he gradually neared the summit. Outside the cave, onlookers almost held their breath. The spot on the mountain path where the light was, at this moment, was approaching a top-ten historical achievement. Over thousands of years, countless prodigies had risen, and while those truly backed by significant backgrounds might disdain the inheritance of Master Dream Shadow, ordinary martial artists, given the right opportunity, still harbored thoughts of visiting the Dream Shadow Cave. Throughout these years, although no one had been able to truly claim ownership of the Dream Shadow Cave, the position of the leader was already very close to the peak. Or rather, the top-ten position was just a short distance away from the peak, but it was this small distance that ultimately stopped these individuals in their tracks. At this moment, on the Dream Shadow Cave, the positions of the former top ten were specially marked, visible at a glance to those outside. Inside the cave, Chen Fei looked at the stone tablet ahead. Compared to the other trials on the mountain path just now, the appearance of this stone tablet seemed somewhat special. Recalling information about the Dream Shadow Cave, Chen Fei suddenly realized that this was the place where the tenth-ranked individual fell all those years ago. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he stepped into it. A heavy drowsiness enveloped him, as if his entire mind was stuffed with rocks. Trying to even slightly maneuver his thoughts became not only extremely difficult but also accompanied by a sharp tearing sensation in his mind. This kind of pain, as if it wanted to tear apart one¡¯s consciousness, instinctively made one want to abandon excessive thoughts. ¡°Roar!¡± A roar echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, causing his soul to tremble. The sensation of pain dissipated from his mind, and simultaneously, a sense of sword intent extinguished the anomaly. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze only remained confused for a moment before returning to complete clarity. Looking around, he saw lush green mountains and clear waters, a scene of tranquility. Glancing behind him, Chen Fei noticed a thatched hut, though it had aged and some parts were already damaged. Lowering his head to examine himself, Chen Fei observed wrinkled skin on his arms, the body of someone approaching the twilight years of life. It felt as though his entire body was burdened, requiring all his strength with every movement. ¡°Dream Entry?¡± A hint of a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Compared to the illusions of the previous trials, he was finally entering the Dream Realm. Illusions blur the lines between reality and falsehood, testing one¡¯s discernment. It¡¯s difficult to distinguish what is real from what is not, as seen in the ant-devouring illusion Chen Fei encountered before. You know clearly that many of these are illusions, yet the pain feels so real, the disappearance of flesh and blood feels so real, eventually making you doubt whether everything in front of you is real, and whether you are truly about to be consumed completely. Dreams, on the other hand, undoubtedly take it a step further from illusions. They directly cloud your senses, cutting off your suspicions at the very root. With the power of a spiritual treasure like the Dream Shadow Cave, and all the participants being below the Mountain Sea Realm, the key point is that the person is still within the spiritual treasure. It¡¯s effortless to let someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm enter the dream. Even those at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were no exception, including those who practiced secret techniques to touch their own souls. Except for Chen Fei! Chen Fei looked up into the distance, and at some point, the sound of people became tumultuous there. The next moment, a group of people surged out, desperately running towards this direction. Behind these people appeared mountain bandits, ruthlessly slaughtering those who were trying to escape. Among those fleeing, many bore some resemblance to Chen Fei in their facial features. Even if they weren¡¯t direct relatives, there should be some blood relation. The screams of these people before their deaths were exceptionally agonizing, their contorted faces vividly displayed before Chen Fei, igniting a surge of anger in his heart. This anger wasn¡¯t Chen Fei¡¯s own; it was bestowed by this dream. The power of the dream lies in its ability to forcibly impose emotions upon you. If you don¡¯t realize that you¡¯re in a dream, then everything will be manipulated by the creator of the dream. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Do you think you can hide from everything by hiding here? These people all died because of you. How do you feel?¡± A leader of the mountain bandits grabbed a woman by her hair, forcefully dragging her along. The woman let out heart-wrenching cries of pain and pleas for mercy. But the leader of the mountain bandits not only didn¡¯t let go but also looked at Chen Fei with a smirk on his face, swinging his blade towards the woman¡¯s legs. ¡°Hmph!¡± A sword aura flashed past, causing the leader of the mountain bandits to involuntarily stiffen. A streak of blood appeared on his forehead. Not only did the leader freeze, but the actions of the nearly hundred people ahead also came to a halt.. Chapter 685 - Chapter 685: Tear (2) Chapter 685: Tear (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei slowly retracted his sword, and in the next moment, the entire dream world silently cracked open, revealing the appearance of the mountain path. With this one sword from Chen Fei, not only did he slay his opponent, but he also shattered the entire dream world. Since he knew it was fake, Chen Fei naturally had no need to prolong the situation. As the dream world shattered under Chen Fei¡¯s sword, ripples spread out from under his feet, and the sense of scrutiny that had appeared halfway up the mountain reappeared in Chen Fei¡¯s perception. Compared to the fleeting glimpse before, this gaze lingered longer in Chen Fei¡¯s senses at this moment. At the foot of the mountain, there were already many martial artists who had passed the tests of the first three trials and were now climbing. Sensing the ripples emanating from the mountaintop, their eyes couldn¡¯t help but widen slightly. What¡¯s going on? Someone has already reached the top ten in the history of the Dream Shadow Cave, and they even directly broke through the test? Many people glanced around and then at the peak. With this distance, is it still necessary to continue the trial? Clearly, they won¡¯t be able to catch up. Gu Fangyu stood on the mountain path, watching the waves rippling above with a furrowed brow. Gu Fangyu had not encountered anyone else until just now. He had thought he was the first to arrive at the trial peak. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that the reason he couldn¡¯t see anyone wasn¡¯t because he was the first, but because someone else had already climbed to a position close to the peak. Gu Fangyu, the pride of Thousand Geese City, reached the Visceral Tempering realm at the age of thirteen, broke through to the Aperture Tempering realm at seventeen, and stepped into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm at the age of twenty-five after eight years. Although his speed couldn¡¯t compare to the geniuses of the fertile lands in the Middle Continent, among the other sects with strong practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, his progress was considered very fast. Over a hundred years had passed. Now, nearing the age of two hundred, with the Three Flowers Converging at the Crown and at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was just one step away from breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Considering the lifespan of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Gu Fangyu still had plenty of time. This time, the Dream Shadow Cave appeared near Thousand Geese City. As one of the unparalleled strong practitioners from thousands of years ago, the inheritance of Master Dream Shadow was undoubtedly one of the most top-notch. Gu Fangyu was somewhat moved, so he came. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that in this trial, someone¡¯s dream talent would reach such an astonishing level. Gu Fangyu lowered his head and continued to climb. Gu Fangyu was not one to easily admit defeat. Even if the other person was moving faster, the tests at the peak were not something that could be easily overcome. Perhaps when Gu Fangyu also approaches the peak, the other person might have just passed a few tests, or even be stuck at a certain level. It¡¯s uncertain. Gu Fangyu walked around an ancient locust tree and saw a stone stele standing ahead. Just as he was about to approach it, there was another ripple at the peak. Gu Fangyu¡¯s footsteps came to a sudden halt, and he instinctively looked up at the peak. That person, did they just break through another test directly? How long has it been since the last test? Suppressing his astonishment, Gu Fangyu took a deep breath and walked towards the stone stele. The stele recorded a set of illusionary cultivation techniques, which were quite profound. With Gu Fangyu¡¯s talent, after reading through it once, besides memorizing the techniques, he couldn¡¯t immediately grasp how to begin practicing. Gu Fangyu furrowed his brows, starting to meticulously analyze the words and sentences of the technique, while continuously experimenting with the fluctuations of his internal energy to explore possible directions. Gu Fangyu¡¯s talent was indeed extraordinary. After scrutinizing the technique in this manner, his train of thought in his mind expanded significantly. A hint of a smile appeared on Gu Fangyu¡¯s face. Though he didn¡¯t want to admit it, the speed at which the person at the peak ascended did indeed exert immense pressure on him. With pressure comes motivation. Gu Fangyu was not someone willing to concede easily. In the many years in Thousand Geese City, he had never admitted defeat to anyone. Even Mountain Sea Realm practitioners could only earn Gu Fangyu¡¯s respect. However, Gu Fangyu respected only their precedence. In terms of talent, he didn¡¯t believe he was much weaker. He was certain that one day, he too would step into the Mountain Sea Realm. A mass of illusionary power condensed at Gu Fangyu¡¯s fingertips. Just as he was about to unleash it, another wave of fluctuations erupted at the peak. The elemental energy in Gu Fangyu¡¯s hand instantly dissipated, leaving him dumbfounded as he stared at the peak. He was still on his way from one trial to another, while the person above had already passed two checkpoints. Meanwhile, Gu Fangyu hadn¡¯t even completed the trial halfway up the mountain. Proud and arrogant as he was, Gu Fangyu wouldn¡¯t easily give up. But at this moment, a sense of confusion flashed in his eyes. No matter how unwilling to admit defeat, in the face of such unreasonable speed in passing the trials, anyone would find it hard to muster resistance! Outside the cave, a group of people watched in silence as the person at the peak broke through the trials. Had anyone ever passed the trials so swiftly in thousands of years? At the peak, Chen Fei stood still. Forces from all directions attempted to infiltrate his consciousness, but he repelled them all. Since he shattered the first dream, such forces had been trying to penetrate his consciousness and even his soul. This is definitely not a trial; a trial shouldn¡¯t be like this. At this moment, Chen Fei was certain that there was something wrong with the Dream Shadow Cave. As Chen Fei swiftly broke through another dream, the covert gaze directed at him did not dissipate but remained fixed on him. The owner of this gaze probably hadn¡¯t anticipated that Chen Fei could sense their scrutiny so keenly, hence the brazenness of their gaze. As Chen Fei broke through the third trial, the permeating power within the Dream Shadow Cave suddenly surged. If it were any other Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, even at the pinnacle of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they might be influenced by this power unknowingly. And the longer it persisted, the deeper the influence, until it became insurmountable. ¡°This doesn¡¯t seem like possession,¡± Chen Fei pondered. If it were possession, the power would be much more domineering. Instead, it seemed more like hindering others from continuing the trial. With the Combined Aperture Tempering realm soul insufficient to resist this dream power, even with sufficient talent in the end, one might stop halfway to the summit. Because at that point, it was no longer a trial but the entire Dream Shadow Cave targeting you. Chen Fei suspected that those who remained in the top ten of the historical rankings on the mountain path probably stopped there because of this reason. And over thousands of years, no one had successfully reached the summit. Perhaps, this was the truth. The Dream Shadow Cave didn¡¯t want anyone to succeed in reaching the top! ¡°Artifact spirit?¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. If the scrutinizing gaze came from the artifact spirit, many things seemed to make sense. But why wouldn¡¯ t the artifact spirit want people to reach the top? Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered as he swiftly moved through the next trial. All these trials were dreams, but they couldn¡¯t affect Chen Fei, so he tore through them effortlessly. In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei tore through the remaining seven Dream Realms, including the checkpoints left by the historical top-ranked individual. The entire Dream Shadow Cave trembled slightly. Outside the cave, the lights that were supposed to display the progress of those ascending had vanished. Since Chen Fei stepped into the historical top seven, those outside the cave could no longer see any updates. This left everyone outside bewildered, not understanding what had happened in the Dream Shadow Cave. At that moment, dozens of people still inside the Dream Shadow Cave sensed a huge ripple exploding near the peak, which was very close to the final summit. Everyone was shocked by this scene, at a loss for words. Were they all going through the same trial? They were struggling step by step below, yet how did the other party manage to approach the peak in just a few steps? When had such a formidable figure appeared in Thousand Geese City? Chen Fei stood on the mountain path, and faintly, he could see a palace at the peak. An invisible force pressed down on Chen Fei, but it seemed that apart from this pressure, he didn¡¯ t feel any other harm, perhaps restricted by some rule. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei glanced around, then stepped forward with his right foot. Suddenly, everything spun around him, and Chen Fei found himself in a martial arts arena. A ripple flashed, and dozens of people appeared around the arena, surrounding Chen Fei. A thought emerged in the minds of these people: Whoever could kill the person in front of them would be rewarded with a Soul Heartstone! The Soul Heartstone, a rare and precious treasure, could be used to strengthen the soul! Chapter 686 - Chapter 686: Hard to Escape Death Chapter 686: Hard to Escape Death Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Dozens of people around were initially somewhat confused, as they had just been undergoing trials on the mountain path moments ago, only to inexplicably find themselves in the martial arena. In the trials of the Dream Shadow Cave spanning thousands of years, there seemed to be no such challenge. However, upon seeing the Soul Heartstone, everyone immediately sobered up a bit. It was undeniable that this Soul Heartstone was indeed an extremely precious natural treasure. It was one of the few spiritual materials that could be used by martial practitioners in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Other spiritual materials that could enhance spiritual power were either too powerful, causing the untransformed spiritual consciousness of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to be unable to bear it, or they were too precious, even the Mountain Sea Realm would fight over them, let alone share with Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial practitioners. A piece of Soul Heartstone, when used by a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, could directly increase the chance of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm by one percent. Though one percent may seem low, many deeply cultivated martial artists fail to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm because sometimes they lack just that tiny bit of time. And the Soul Heartstone could provide that extra time. Success and failure often hung by a thread. The gazes of the dozens of people around Chen Fei had already changed. There were eight peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners present, with the rest ranging from mid to early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In such a confined area, with dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners surrounding one person, it seemed like they had already won. Now, the only thing to consider was how to be the last one standing and slay the person before them. After all, there was only one Soul Heartstone, and according to the Dream Shadow Cave, only the one who slays will obtain the Soul Heartstone. ¡°What have you done, sir, to make the Dream Shadow Cave treat you like this?¡± Chen Yandong looked at Chen Fei, somewhat curious. Others were intrigued as well, looking at Chen Fei, still curious about the matter. ¡°Perhaps nearing the summit displeased the Dream Shadow Cave.¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly, turning his head to meet the gaze in the void. A ripple emerged from the half-empty space, containing a powerful force within its gaze. When the two gazes clashed, it caused a disturbance in the natural qi of heaven and earth. Everyone instinctively looked towards the ripple¡¯s location, surprised, then glanced at Chen Fei, their gazes turning somewhat peculiar. So, the one who was recklessly breaking through the barriers near the summit just now was this person before them? Because he was too outstanding, he became the target of the Dream Shadow Cave? Chen Fei¡¯s words carried a weighty message, leaving them momentarily unable to discern its truth. But if the person before them was truly the one who had just broken through the barriers near the summit, then indeed, he had surpassed the records of the Dream Shadow Cave spanning thousands of years. Could the current scene before them be a part of the inheritance? Chen Fei sensed the spread of the powers of the Dream Realm throughout the martial arena, his gaze subtly fluctuating. Unbeknownst to them, the dozens of people present had already been influenced by the powers of the Dream Realm. As time passed, this influence would lead those around them into a dreamlike state, and the more severe cases would obey the commands of the Dream Shadow Cave in every word and action. At this moment, any discourse unfavorable to the Dream Shadow Cave would gradually be distorted by it. Deep within the Dream Shadow Cave, a figure gazed upon the martial arena. Chen Fei¡¯s sudden shift in gaze slightly startled the figure. It only now realized that this challenger had been able to perceive its gaze all along. Such Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, who could perceive being observed, were rare throughout the thousands of years of the Dream Shadow Cave¡¯s existence. Even though there were some prodigies who could sense being observed, it was only a vague feeling, impossible to accurately pinpoint the direction. No wonder the challenger¡¯s speed was initially ordinary on the mountain path, but became increasingly faster later on. It¡¯s likely that he sensed its gaze and decided not to hide anymore. The figure¡¯s gaze returned to calmness. This human¡¯s talent was indeed extremely suitable for the inheritance of Master Dream Shadow. If Master Dream Shadow were still alive, upon seeing this human, they would probably immediately accept him as a closed-door disciple. But alas, Master Dream Shadow had passed away many years ago, unable to witness this human¡¯s extraordinary talent. Although it, as the inheritor of Master Dream Shadow¡¯s legacy, had established the Dream Shadow Cave specifically for the transmission of techniques, it could not allow this human to pass the trial. Because once someone truly passed the trial, not only would they gain the inheritance, but they would also completely gain ownership of the Dream Shadow Cave. This was a small gift from Master Dream Shadow to the inheritor upon their first meeting! But as the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave, how could it acknowledge another as its master? With no previous option, it had to rely on human power to better exist. However, in order to ensure the Dream Shadow Cave¡¯s longevity, Master Dream Shadow had hidden the Dream Shadow Stone within the Strange Heart Realm. Because of the Strange Heart Realm, the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave gradually broke free from constraints and was no longer entirely bound by the rules laid down by Master Dream Shadow. Over the millennia, the Dream Shadow Cave still manifested in the mortal realm from time to time, not to seek inheritors anymore, but to refine incense and faith for its own transcendence. In this world, all things had spirits. As long as their power levels were high enough, not only monsters and humans were the protagonists of this world, but also spirit entities. Among the great sanctuaries of the Middle Continent, there were also spirit entities who had achieved enlightenment. However, those spirit entities were ultimately still constrained by the great sanctuaries. With the passing of Master Dream Shadow, the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave had a real chance of true independence. Anyone attempting to prevent its independence would meet only one end: annihilation. However, even now, the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave was not truly transcendent; it still had to adhere to some rules set by Master Dream Shadow. At most, the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave could make some minor adjustments within the rules, like relocating everyone to the martial arena and slaying the human there. It could also release powers of the Dream Realm within the martial arena, manipulating the thoughts of Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners for its own use. The scent of bloodlust permeated the martial arena. Initially, these people had thought about how to obtain Chen Fei¡¯s head, but as time passed, they subconsciously forgot about it. Instead, the idea of slaying Chen Fei here gradually began to occupy their minds. They hadn¡¯t realized they were being influenced; they thought it was just the allure of the Soul Heartstone. After all, without reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, one couldn¡¯t help but be swayed by the Soul Heartstone. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Suddenly, a wind rose in the martial arena, shattering the tranquility. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner closest to Chen Fei, with Three Flowers Converging at the Crown denoting his peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm status, took a step back with his right foot and, in an instant, appeared before Chen Fei. The blade in his hand swung down with lethal intent. At the peak of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, with Three Flowers Converging at the Crown, each move and stance was filled with formidable power. In this moment of striking with lethal intent, the sharpness was exceptional, as if intending to cleave open the heavens and earth. His name was Lin Hanyu, a wandering cultivator. Passing through Thousand Geese City, he heard about the manifestation of the Dream Shadow Cave in the mortal realm and came to test his mettle. Wandering cultivators often had some flaws in their cultivation methods, unable to possess complete inheritances like those within sects. But Lin Hanyu was an exception. He had belonged to a sect before, but the sect was destroyed by others, forcing him to become a wandering cultivator. Lin Hanyu managed to escape and traveled to distant lands. Over the years, he progressed from the early stages to the peak of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, refining the sect¡¯s techniques to their pinnacle and achieving the state of Three Flowers Converging at the Crown. As Lin Hanyu made his move, others also erupted into action in an instant. There was no talk of fairness or single combat; it was all about swarming and thoroughly killing Chen Fei here. Chen Fei remained calm as the energy within him surged gently, then suddenly boiled, sending out a huge wave of fluctuations from his body. Nine Revolutions of the Universe! The nine forbidden techniques operated within his body, causing Chen Fei¡¯s hair to fly backward as golden flames burned in all directions. The imposing aura instantly filled the entire martial arena, pressing down on everyone¡¯s minds. Compared to his battle against the Monster King on the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei appeared even more composed when using the Nine Revolutions of the Universe this time. Though he remained at the peak of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, his cultivation of the Heavenly Profound Sword, a Mountain Sea Realm technique, had allowed him to master the manipulation of elemental energy to a greater degree. Back then, with the Profound Heavenly Sword at the Great Completion stage, he had already completely controlled elemental energy. However, the power of the nine forbidden techniques was too overwhelming, forcing Chen Fei to suppress it forcibly with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering techniques. Now, with the method of controlling elemental energy contained within the Heavenly Profound Sword, there was a hierarchical improvement. The elemental energy under the nine forbidden techniques seemed less unruly, its power becoming more traceable under the control of the soul. Lin Hanyu, being the closest to Chen Fei, felt the power contained within Chen Fei¡¯s aura most clearly, and a feeling of fear involuntarily crawled into his heart. As a wandering cultivator for over two hundred years, Lin Hanyu always went all out whenever he made a move, giving his enemies no chance. The blade in his hand right now was no exception. With dozens of people surrounding them, there was no need for him to hold back. However, it was precisely because he went all out without leaving any room for retreat that, upon sensing Chen Fei¡¯s formidable aura, Lin Hanyu wanted to step back, only to find that he was too late. Chen Fei turned his head to look at Lin Hanyu, and Lin Hanyu¡¯s movements, in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, had become extremely slow. This was both due to the power of the Heavenly Eye and because under the Nine Revolutions of the Universe, Chen Fei¡¯s mental power had been skyrocketing, making his perception of the surroundings extremely acute. The Broken Ruler appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, sweeping towards Lin Hanyu¡¯s blade. With no room to retreat, Lin Hanyu¡¯s ferocity was completely ignited. The blade in his hand burst out with dazzling brilliance, slashing towards Chen Fei even more fiercely than before. With so many people, as long as they held out for a moment, others would have already arrived. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only No matter how unparalleled your strength, facing the encirclement of dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, you ultimately cannot escape death! ¡°Boom!¡± A massive wave of energy swept out, momentarily halting the approaching dozens of people, and at the center of the wave, the ground of the martial arena had already turned into a deep pit. Lin Hanyu stared wide-eyed at Chen Fei, his gaze filled with fear and struggle. The next moment, starting from the hand holding the blade, Lin Hanyu¡¯s arm began to shatter inch by inch. The violent force extended all the way, breaking apart his shoulders, torso, and limbs. In the blink of an eye, Lin Hanyu turned into a mass of flesh pulp. Chapter 687 - Chapter 687: Massacre Chapter 687: Massacre Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A warrior who had achieved the Condensation of the Three Flowers at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was thus cut down by Chen Fei with a single foot. Dozens of people rushing over witnessed this scene, their eyes widening involuntarily. They had considered this person might be quite formidable, after all, facing their siege without changing expression. However, they had never imagined the opponent would be so powerful. All were at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. How could the other party have struck down Lin Hanyu with just one move? This made no sense at all. It would be understandable if Lin Hanyu had been injured, even seriously, but what they saw now was completely unreasonable. Unless this person was in the Mountain Sea Realm? However, in terms of aura, they were definitely still in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If it were the Mountain Sea Realm, they would have dispersed long ago; how could they dare to encircle him? They say many ants can kill an elephant; under suitable conditions, a group of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators might be able to encircle and kill someone in the Mountain Sea Realm. But that¡¯s just theory. In the countless years in the Boundless Sea, they had never heard of a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator being so unlucky. Countless thoughts flashed through the minds of the crowd as they continued to approach Chen Fei, but now with diminished courage. The next moment, numerous attacks struck towards Chen Fei from a distance. Although these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators surrounding him had never cooperated before, their mental connection in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was sufficient for them to cover all the areas where Chen Fei could evade. The void trembled as dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators launched a combined attack, their power reaching an extreme level. If one of the attacks delayed his movement, he would inevitably be overwhelmed by the others. ¡°Boom!¡± The martial arena trembled violently, dust billowed, and the energy of heaven and earth boiled, affecting the perception of the surrounding Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. However, they didn¡¯t specifically focus on perception; instead, they continued their attacks from a distance. Since no one had escaped from inside, he must still be in the same position as before. As long as they kept attacking, even if he didn¡¯t die now, he would inevitably be worn down to death later. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream suddenly rang out from the periphery, followed by an abrupt silence. Others instinctively turned to look and saw that the person who had just screamed was now nothing but a bloody mist. Standing beside the blood mist was none other than Chen Fei, who should have been at the center of the siege! When did he manage to break free? None of the dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators present noticed this? No matter how fast one¡¯s movements were, there would still be traces to follow, even if it were the techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm. They might not see it clearly, but they could sense something vague. But just now, they didn¡¯t sense anything at all, as if Chen Fei had suddenly appeared there. ¡°Teleportation?¡± someone exclaimed with trembling voice. Only such a technique, traveling through the void, would leave no traces. But this talent belonged to monsters; not even the strong in the Mountain Sea Realm had ever possessed it. How could the other party perform such a feat? Chen Fei looked at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators before him, his figure flickering as he appeared beside one of them in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and his Broken Ruler in hand cleaved down directly. Like an abyss, the view of this late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was gradually consumed by the Broken Ruler. In helpless struggle, this person knew that he was suppressed by Chen Fei¡¯s mental power, unable to see the outside world clearly or resist. Only by breaking free from this mental suppression could he see reality clearly. Mental turmoil was futile! Burning the mind with forbidden techniques was still futile! ¡°Boom!¡± Another explosion resounded, and the cultivator in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm was instantly turned into a bloody mist. The thoughts of this late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator were not wrong; indeed, he couldn¡¯t see clearly around him or even perceive himself because of the suppression. However, what he didn¡¯t know was that he wasn¡¯t just suppressed in his mind; more importantly, his soul was suppressed. Therefore, no matter how much he tried to make his mind boil and burn, since he couldn¡¯t touch his soul, it was all in vain. The Mountain Sea Realm could effortlessly kill Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, whether they were at the peak or in the early stages, and many of the reasons lay here. Of course, besides the soul, the vigor and spirit of the Mountain Sea Realm were also far superior to those of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Generally, if a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator were to act against a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, they might not even bother using their soul because it would be completely unnecessary. Chen Fei slightly raised his head, and in his eyes, the world moved slowly. Thus, Chen Fei could see dozens of attacks rushing towards him. Each attack was formidable, and because of their terror towards Chen Fei, these attacks had almost reached the peak level of these cultivators. Even for a normal Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator at the peak, encountering these attacks would almost inevitably result in a momentary halt, no matter how strong their strength was. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s current power, if he chose to confront them head-on, he would still be hindered, albeit for an extremely brief moment. But even if it were brief, it would eventually give the surrounding Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators an opportunity. Of course, Chen Fei could also choose to rely on the power of his Heavenly Eye, dissecting the attacks before him like a skilled butcher. After all, attacks launched by dozens of people, no matter how well- coordinated, would inevitably have gaps. This was fundamentally different from attacks launched by a single person. Chen Fei could exploit these gaps, using skillful maneuvers to escape the range of the attacks with just a little force. But if he did so, it would ultimately turn into a battle of attrition, seeing who could endure to the end. This was one approach, but with the innate talent of teleportation, Chen Fei¡¯s choice could naturally be much simpler. The power of innate talent sometimes amounted to a kind of leveling the playing field, which was particularly evident in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, where other cultivators lacked innate talents. And in the Mountain Sea Realm, innate talents remained a hard benchmark for combat effectiveness. Although everyone possesses innate talents, the quantity of talents, the inherent strength of each talent, and how well you control that talent are all crucial factors. Chen Fei disappeared from his original position, and when he reappeared, he had already teleported to the front of another peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. Among these people, the ones who could truly threaten Chen Fei were these peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. As long as these peak cultivators were slain, the rest of the group would collapse on their own! Yue Zhongrong, seeing Chen Fei appear before him, was greatly alarmed, feeling almost crushed by the imposing aura. Those who hadn¡¯t directly faced Chen Fei couldn¡¯t experience this awe-inspiring aura, nor could they imagine how terrifying and astonishing it was for a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator to emit such an aura. Yue Zhongrong didn¡¯t resist at all. His figure flickered as he desperately fled towards the rear. ¡°Roar!¡± A shadow appeared behind Chen Fei, a six-legged dragon-scaled elephant body, adorned with stars and moons, treading upon the universe. As the six legs touched the ground, a tremendous force acted upon Yue Zhongrong. His fleeing figure couldn¡¯t help but pause. Chen Fei moved like lightning, appearing in front of Yue Zhongrong, and swept down with his ruler. ¡°Ah!¡± Yue Zhongrong let out a fierce roar, facing the terror of death, his eyes instantly turned red, and his essence, mental power, Three Flowers, and physical body all ignited. This was a desperate measure even more thorough than forbidden techniques. By burning everything, even if he luckily survived this ordeal, Yue Zhongrong¡¯s martial path would come to an end. If luck was somewhat better, he might remain at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But if luck was a little worse, he would directly plummet in realm, potentially to the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm, mid Combined Aperture Tempering realm, or even the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Exchanging all future possibilities for a single strike, his power reached its peak. In a trance, Yue Zhongrong sensed his own soul and could even use it slightly. With the addition of soul power, the strength within Yue Zhongrong surged even further, and the spear in his hand seemed to transform into a real dragon, roaring as it charged towards Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± A ripple appeared on the martial arena, starting small but expanding into a massive disturbance in the blink of an eye. The energy of heaven and earth raged like a storm, engulfing everything. Yue Zhongrong¡¯s forward thrusting spear suddenly halted, and then his whole body involuntarily began to retreat. He took three consecutive steps backward, each step leaving behind a huge pit on the ground and causing him to cough up a mouthful of blood with each step. In just a moment, Yue Zhongrong¡¯s aura shifted from prosperity to decline, plummeting to the brink of death. Yue Zhongrong stared at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with unwillingness and incomprehension. Clearly, he had unleashed the strongest move of his life, but still couldn¡¯t overcome his opponent. Could one reach such a position in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? ¡°Bang!¡± Yue Zhongrong breathed his last, falling backward onto the ground with a dull thud. Chen Fei teleported through the void, dodging attacks from behind, and resumed slaying one person after another with his sword. ¡°Formation! Use formations!¡± Someone shouted in terror. Formations could block teleportation. As long as they could prevent the opponent from moving freely like now, with the remaining strength of their group, they could still defeat Chen Fei. There were formation masters present, and other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators also had some knowledge of formations. Thus, as these people woke up from their stupor, formations began to coalesce on the martial arena. They didn¡¯t need these formations to be particularly strong; they just needed to hold off the opponent for a moment to turn the tide of the battle. If they didn¡¯t turn the tide soon, they would be slaughtered like pigs and sheep by Chen Fei. Chen Fei stood at the edge of the martial arena, his hair fluttering, observing the actions of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators before him. A beam of light radiated from the center of his forehead. The next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he directly cleaved through a formation before him. This formation couldn¡¯t even hold off Chen Fei for a moment; it shattered upon contact. The cultivator in the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm who had formed the formation hadn¡¯t even reacted when they saw Chen Fei appear before them, and his Broken Ruler enlarged before their eyes. ¡°Boom!¡± Another burst of blood mist erupted in the air. The so-called formation couldn¡¯t even hinder Chen Fei for a moment. While formations could indeed block teleportation, they also affected the coordinated attacks among these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. In the blink of an eye, there was no time to coordinate amidst the chaos, and Chen Fei¡¯s speed of slaughter was too fast. Everyone present was terrified. They only thought about formations resisting teleportation but didn¡¯t consider the other drawbacks of formations. For these hastily gathered formations, others might only be able to forcibly break through them, but with Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye technique, these formations were too crude. Chen Fei only needed to expend minimal effort to easily crush them. Everyone watched helplessly as the late Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator was slain, unable to do anything. Finally, the resilience in everyone¡¯s hearts shattered. In front of Chen Fei, all their techniques were as feeble as chickens and dogs, showing that the two sides were not even on the same level. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators present were seasoned veterans, having forged resilient characters through countless battles. However, in the face of Chen Fei¡¯s indiscriminate slaughter, they couldn¡¯t hold on any longer. Knowing they were doomed, it was difficult for anyone to remain unfazed. In the blink of an eye, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators began to rapidly disappear from the scene. Soul Heartstone? The Dream Shadow cave can keep it! Chapter 688 - Chapter 688: The Will of Heaven and Earth Chapter 688: The Will of Heaven and Earth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Many people participated in the trials of the Dream Shadow Cave, even martial artists who usually avoided such challenges actively sought to join. Aside from testing their luck and discovering if they possessed innate talents in this regard, another significant reason was that the trials in the Dream Shadow Cave generally did not pose a life-threatening danger. Failing the trial immediately resulted in being transferred out of the cave, a practice that had been upheld for thousands of years. Alternatively, if one sensed imminent danger, they could choose to abandon the trial and would also be relocated outside the cave. Thus, the dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators on the battlefield initially had an exit strategy, which was to concede and leave the Dream Shadow Cave. However, initially, none of these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators opted for this choice because they believed victory was within their grasp; it seemed impossible for dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to lose against an opponent of the same level. What needed consideration instead was how to obtain the Soul Heartstone. Yet, in less than a quarter of an hour, the situation on the battlefield underwent a dramatic reversal. Chen Fei alone unexpectedly broke through the encirclement of dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, facing no worthy opponents and granting no opportunity for anyone to besiege him. Everything was within Chen Fei¡¯s control until every method had been exhausted and there seemed to be no way out. At that moment, the dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators finally collapsed and chose to leave the Dream Shadow Cave. These Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators were lured by the Dream Shadow Cave on one hand, while on the other hand, it was their arrogance and greed that ultimately led to this situation. As Chen Fei watched these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators disappear one by one, the aura he had displayed just now had already been concealed by the imprint on the back of his hand, giving off a completely different aura. When venturing outside, especially in unfamiliar surroundings, Chen Fei had the habit of hiding his true self. That¡¯s why the item Chen Fei had just taken out was the Broken Ruler, not the Qianyuan Sword. Guiding the spiritual essence into the Qianyuan Sword stored in the Qjankun bag, a stone appeared in front of Chen Fei. The stone emitted a hazy light, and a peculiar power intertwined with the surrounding spiritual energy, which was precisely the Soul Heartstone. Chen Fei had come across information about the Soul Heartstone in some ancient texts, and it matched the stone in front of him perfectly. Encountering but not seeking, this kind of top-tier spiritual treasure had never appeared in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Perhaps a few experts in the Mountain Sea Realm like Min Yanlu possessed it, but they would never allow such a high-level spiritual material to circulate within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Abeam of light from Chen Fei¡¯s brow enveloped the Soul Heartstone, without sensing anything unusual, he stored it inside the Qjankun bag. Chen Fei turned his head and looked into the air, where his gaze collided with a subtle one. The spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave was ultimately still constrained by some of the rules set by Master Dream Shadow. Resistance was mutual; those Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators could obtain the Soul Heartstone by either killing or expelling Chen Fei, and since Chen Fei had expelled all of them, the Soul Heartstone naturally belonged to him. From this, it could be seen that although the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave had gained some autonomy, at its core, it still adhered to the original set of rules. In other words, if Chen Fei truly passed the tests set by the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave, even if the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave was unwilling, it might ultimately have to acknowledge Chen Fei as its master. It was precisely because of this that the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave set up such a battlefield, allowing dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators to besiege Chen Fei. This method was crude but effective, yet unfortunately, the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave underestimated Chen Fei¡¯s strength. Outside the cave, dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators appeared one by one. As these Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators finally found themselves free from the Dream Shadow Cave, they couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. The pressure exerted on them by the individual on the battlefield was simply too immense. Especially for those peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, they had never imagined they would feel such terror from someone of the same level. Taking down opponents with a single move, facing no worthy adversaries, such peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators defied common sense. No, it should be said that there were already too many unreasonable aspects about that Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator. The culmination of these irrationalities concentrated in a single person was simply absurd. Inside the cave, Chen Fei watched the battlefield, surrounded by unchanging silence. At the same time, a tremendous force of repulsion weighed down on him, attempting to forcibly remove him from the cave. As long as Chen Fei was expelled from the Dream Shadow Cave, even if he failed the trial, there would be no issue of acknowledging mastery. This force of repulsion was strong, but Chen Fei¡¯s figure seemed to be nailed in place, completely unaffected by the force. After a moment, this force of repulsion disappeared, yet the surroundings remained unchanged. Unable to remove him, they might as well prevent him from continuing to explore the mountain path. When the time came, the Dream Shadow Cave would automatically dissipate, still counting as a failed trial. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered as he infused his spiritual and soul power into the Heavenly Eye. In the monochromatic world composed of countless lines and dots, a world unfolded before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. The core of the Dream Shadow Cave, the Dream Shadow Stone, was a spiritual treasure. Normally, without the power of the Mountain Sea Realm, it would be impossible to affect a spiritual treasure. However, in order to ensure the long-term existence of the Dream Shadow Cave while keeping the Dream Shadow Stone safe, Master Dream Shadow had greatly influenced the power of the Dream Shadow Cave. After all, being so far apart and with the core of the Dream Shadow Cave not within the cave itself, the power of the Dream Shadow Cave could be said to be between a top-tier magical treasure and a spiritual treasure. Stronger than a top-tier magical treasure, yet slightly weaker than a spiritual treasure, it hovered around a critical point. Such power was naturally impossible for the Mountain Sea Realm to contend with, but it posed no problem against Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. However, Chen Fei¡¯s current strength happened to be hovering around the critical point of the Mountain Sea Realm, making him a weakened version of a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator taking shortcuts. Chen Fei looked at the thin line ahead and thrust the Broken Ruler in his hand forward. A seemingly ordinary move, much weaker compared to the momentum of decimating those Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators just now. But as the Broken Ruler continued forward, the entire battlefield began to tremble violently, as if a calm surface of water suddenly rippled. The Dream Shadow Cave sensed the change and continuously adjusted the environment around the battlefield. However, regardless of how the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave adjusted, the amplitude of the tremors in the entire battlefield became increasingly intense. ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± The battlefield emitted distorted sounds like a mirror, and in the next moment, the entire battlefield suddenly shattered. But instead of the previous mountain path, a void of darkness appeared around. It was as if after the space shattered, there was a crack behind the space. In such cracks, there was no spiritual energy of heaven and earth, no living beings, no wind¡ªeverything would vanish. With a single strike, Chen Fei seemed to not only have failed to find an exit but also plunged himself into a true dilemma. Exile, being exiled by the entire world! Suffocation, oppression, and even the occasional flashes of space cracks in the darkness, all evoked a chilling sensation in one¡¯s mind. A sense of despair involuntarily spread in the depths of his heart, almost devouring his entire consciousness. ¡°Your Dream Realm is useless against me.¡± Chen Fei opened his mouth, clearly speaking, yet no sound came out. But Chen Fei knew that his words could be heard by the spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave. Because this wasn¡¯t really a void crack where the Mountain Sea Realm was powerful but unable to break through the spatial barrier of this world. Even the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t achieve that. If the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t do it, then the Dream Shadow Cave, with only a fraction of the power of a spiritual treasure, naturally couldn¡¯t do it either. Thus, this was still an Dream Realm, a more realistic one, realistic enough to deceive. However, Chen Fei¡¯s soul was keen, and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was specifically designed to deal with all anomalies, so with just one glance, Chen Fei saw through it all. The unknown easily breeds fear, but understanding the cause and effect naturally removes any worries. With Chen Fei¡¯s words, the previously boundless darkness began to ripple, and with a strike, Chen Fei cut open a seam in the darkness. Chen Fei stepped forward with his right foot, and the scenery before him changed drastically. Chen Fei found himself standing back on the mountain path. From start to finish, it seemed as though Chen Fei hadn¡¯t moved at all; everything that had just happened felt like a fleeting dream. The vague silhouette of the grand hall ahead was gradually becoming clearer, shrouded mist dissipating around it. With the Broken Ruler in hand, Chen Fei began to move forward step by step. The repelling pressure once again acted upon Chen Fei, but it wasn¡¯t just pressure; the entire cave was now showing blatant malice towards him, with no attempt to conceal its hostility. From the heavens to the earth, every blade of grass and every tree, even the wind within the cave, all bore ill will towards Chen Fei. In the Dream Shadow Cave, the spirit was akin to the will of this world. If the will of the world despised you, terrifying things could happen. With negative luck, every action would face immense resistance. Even something as simple as drinking water could potentially choke you to death. However, all of this was only when your strength was insufficient. When your strength was enough to overcome all obstacles and defiance, even if the will of the world opposed you, it couldn¡¯t harm you. Just like Chen Fei at this moment, even if the Dream Shadow Cave forcibly targeted him, what could it do against him? The power of the Dream Realm continued to forcefully penetrate Chen Fei, yet no matter how hard it tried, it couldn¡¯t break through. One Dream Realm after another appeared before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, only to be shattered by Chen Fei¡¯s power. As Chen Fei drew closer to the grand hall, the tremors throughout the Dream Shadow Cave grew stronger. ¡°Human, do not push your luck!¡± A thunderous voice echoed within the Dream Shadow Cave, shaking not only the cave but also resonating within Chen Fei¡¯s mind. With the appearance of the voice, the hostile forces surrounding Chen Fei gradually subsided. Chen Fei¡¯s steps paused slightly as he lifted his head, meeting the gaze in the void. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°lam merely undergoing the trial according to the rules. How can that be considered pushing my luck?¡± Chen Fei replied calmly. ¡°Leave this place, and lean give you what you need.¡± The indifferent voice paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Like the Soul Heartstone you just encountered, I can offer you another piece. How about it?¡± The Soul Heartstone could only be used once by the same cultivator, but even so, it was invaluable. ¡°I have passed the trial. Isn¡¯t the Soul Heartstone mine to begin with?¡± Chen Fei raised his head slightly, his tone plain. Chapter 689 - Chapter 689: Destroy Chapter 689: Destroy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°How dare you!¡± The voice of the artifact spirit roared, and the energy of heaven and earth in the entire cave began to reverse, lightning flashed in the sky, and it suddenly turned pitch black, as if it were the end of the world. In front of the main hall, countless twisted shadows began to appear, but in the blink of an eye, they became densely packed. A chilling breath surged out, occupying the entire peak. Whispers echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears, at first very faint, but as it progressed, various murmurs mixed together, turning into curses. Men, women, old, and young, various tones mixed together, sometimes high, sometimes low, as if they were trying to pierce people¡¯s eardrums or even suck their brains dry. ¡°Silence!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lifted slightly, a low shout mixed with the power of his mind and soul swept out, and the lofty murmurs disappeared in an instant. The shadows ahead were all Evils, and Chen Fei was too familiar with the aura of these Evils. In the Strange Heart Realm, the Dream Shadow Stone naturally could capture these Evils within itself. This was originally just a precautionary measure taken by the Dream Shadow Stone, and the Dream Shadow Stone had never thought that it would be used one day. After all, these Evils were useless against the Mountain Sea Realm, and for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Dream Shadow Stone¡¯s spirit could handle them on its own, until it encountered Chen Fei, a completely unreasonable human. The Evils began to rush towards Chen Fei. None of these Evils were below the third rank, and most of them were even at the late third rank or higher, with quite a few at the peak of the third rank. Chen Fei remained unfazed. If he were in the Strange Heart Realm, facing such a tide of Evils, he would choose to temporarily evade their edge, because in the environment of the Strange Heart Realm, Evils were at their strongest in terms of both strength and recovery. But this wasn¡¯t the Strange Heart Realm. The Dream Shadow Cave couldn¡¯t provide the uniquely advantageous environment of the Strange Heart Realm, so the power of these Evils naturally decreased significantly. Within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, his mental energy circulated, countless strands of mental power intertwined, forming the appearance of the Profound Slaying Sword outside of Chen Fei¡¯s body. It wasn¡¯t the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword. Although the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword didn¡¯t harm the mind, its power was weak because it was just a projection. Normally, it wouldn¡¯t have any problem dealing with a Third-Tier Evil. Facing so many Evils, the Mirror Image Profound Slaying Sword simply wouldn¡¯t have enough time to slay them all. Chen Fei estimated that he would be overwhelmed by these Evils. With Chen Fei¡¯s current mental strength after reaching the Three Flowers Converging at the Crown, and more importantly, with the support of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering, his power had greatly increased. The aftermath of the collision between these mental energies was already unable to cause any significant impact on Chen Fei. 108 strands of mental energy wove together to form the Profound Slaying Sword, and in just a moment, there were already over a hundred of them. With such a number of Profound Slaying Swords, slaying so many Third-Tier Evils still posed an extreme challenge. In the end, Chen Fei¡¯s mental energy might even be depleted. Looking ahead, the number of Evils was far more than just a hundred. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze became stern, and the sound of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant roaring echoed in his sea of consciousness, causing his mental energy to tremble violently. The 108 Profound Slaying Swords floated up and down behind Chen Fei, and a radiance burst out from one of the Profound Slaying Swords, merging into another one. In just a moment, all 108 Profound Slaying Swords were interconnected. The Profound Slaying Swords trembled and converged towards each other, following the formation of the Profound Slaying Sword array, and astonishingly continued to merge. A terrifying momentum pervaded the surroundings, causing the energy of heaven and earth to boil. Black lightning flashed within the 108 Profound Slaying Swords, accompanied by a dull sound, and a completely black Extreme Profound Slaying Sword appeared in front of Chen Fei. Such extreme fusion posed an undoubtedly terrifying challenge to the control of the mind. A slight mistake could tear one¡¯s own mind apart due to immense pressure, even before harming others. However, with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant as a backup, Chen Fei appeared extremely bold at this moment. The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, the hilt vanished, and the broken ruler integrated into the sword grid, while the completely black Extreme Profound Slaying Sword covered the blade. A black radiance circulated on the Qianyuan Sword as Chen Fei stepped backward with his right foot, then charged straight into the midst of the Evil¡¯s encirclement. ¡°Chi!¡± The sword sliced through a Third-Tier Evil. The Evil¡¯s body trembled slightly, its mouth opened as if to roar, but it didn¡¯t have the chance. In an instant, it burst apart, turning into a wisp of Negative energy and disappearing. Normal Evils could continuously regenerate, requiring continuous attacks to completely erode them. However, now, under Chen Fei¡¯s attacks that were both physical and spiritual, they crumbled at the slightest touch, denying them any chance of recovery. Moreover, the consumption of the Extreme Profound Slaying Sword within the Qianyuan Sword was minimal, almost negligible. As for the backlash between mental energies, due to the extreme stability of the Extreme Profound Slaying Sword at this moment, it didn¡¯t burden Chen Fei¡¯s mind much. Chen Fei¡¯s footsteps danced, evading an Evil¡¯s attack. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand swept backward, slashing across the neck of the Evil. The head of the Evil soared into the sky, the madness in its eyes vanished, and then it fell into silence. One step, one kill, even one step, three kills. Chen Fei charged into the midst of the Evil group, strolling as if in a leisurely garden. With each swing of his sword, an Evil would inevitably disperse. The Dream Shadow Cave¡¯s artifact spirit regarded these Evils as a last resort, but the pressure they imposed on Chen Fei, despite their large numbers, was not much greater than that posed by the dozens of Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts. Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts possessed numerous techniques and understood how to coordinate with each other. The peak power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm indeed could threaten Chen Fei. If Chen Fei made even a slight mistake, it could lead to irreparable consequences. However, these Evils had extremely simplistic methods and could only attack Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Yet, Chen Fei¡¯s current mental strength was greatly enhanced by the power of his soul, far surpassing what a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert would have. Even if these Evils managed to attack him, they would find it futile against Chen Fei. For a group of Evils that were nearly insurmountable for other Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, they were as inconsequential as chickens and dogs in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, dissipating dozens of them in an instant. Although Evils continued to emerge in front of the main hall, they couldn¡¯t keep up with Chen Fei¡¯s killing speed. The Evils in front of the hall were dissipating at a visible rate. At this rate, it seemed that within less than a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei would be able to slaughter the Evils before him, and then lie could directly pass the test and take control of the Dream Shadow Cave. The artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave watched the scene in front of the hall in silence. Despite repeatedly raising its estimation of this human, it found that its so-called estimations had no effect on the human before it. So many Third-Tier Evils were being slaughtered by this human as easily as chickens and ducks, and even causing harm to this human seemed impossible. Among minds of the same rank, collisions would cause damage, yet this human¡¯s mind remained as unyielding as dark iron. Should this human be recognized as the master? In the depths of the cave, the eyes of the artifact spirit burst with glaring light. After waiting for thousands of years, it wasn¡¯t about recognizing anyone as master; it was about transcending, about forging its own path. In a certain part of the Strange Heart Realm, the Dream Shadow Stone erupted with a huge fluctuation, which seemed extremely abrupt in the completely desolate environment of the Strange Heart Realm. A Fourth-Tier Evil lurking nearby was attracted by the fluctuation emitted by the Dream Shadow Stone and began to rush toward it. The Dream Shadow Stone looked at the Fourth-Tier Evil before it, and a passage opened towards this Fourth-Tier Evil. Even if it meant consuming a large amount of essence, harming its own body, or even burning itself out completely, it would lure this Fourth-Tier Evil into the Dream Shadow Cave and slay that human. ¡°You are invincible among the Third-Tier, but how will you fare against a Fourth-Tier Evil!¡± The strength displayed by this human at this moment, positioned at the threshold between the third and fourth ranks, definitely hadn¡¯t truly reached the fourth rank. Faced with a Fourth-Tier Evil, death was inevitable. Within the Strange Heart Realm, the Fourth-Tier Evil sensed the aura outside the passage, belonging to the outside world. Without any hesitation, the Fourth-Tier Evil followed the passage, beginning to transmit its power. Advancing further from the fourth rank was possible within the Strange Heart Realm, but it was extremely difficult. However, in the outside world, with so many living beings, their flesh and blood could rapidly promote its growth. Naturally, there were risks involved, but compared to the progress in strength, they were insignificant. The Fourth-Tier Evil had already freed itself from the madness and chaos imposed by the Strange Heart Realm, gained its own wisdom, and had a fundamental difference from other Evils. It understood better what it needed. In front of the main hall of the Dream Shadow Cave, Chen Fei had slaughtered over half of the Third-Tier Evils and was about to continue his slaughter when he suddenly felt a sense of palpitation. Chen Fei looked up, and a massive crack formed in front of the shield of the main hall, with a terrifying force surging from the other end. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes slightly. He had sensed this kind of power within the Strange Heart Realm before, and every time he encountered it, he would quietly move away. Otherwise, if he got entangled even slightly, his mind would probably be stripped bare before he could leave the Strange Heart Realm. And now, the artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave had summoned this level of Evil from within the Strange Heart Realm. ¡°Human, either leave or die!¡± The voice of the artifact spirit exploded in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. It harbored extreme hatred towards this human who not only dared to challenge its authority but was now also consuming its essence relentlessly. Chen Fei remained silent, watching the continuing influx of Third-Tier Evils around him. He planted the Qianyuan Sword in the ground. ¡°Hum!¡± A violent mental severance emanated from the Qianyuan Sword as its center, spreading in all directions. More than twenty of the closest Third-Tier Evils couldn¡¯t help but pause, then dissolved into Negative energy and disappeared. Chen Fei pulled out the Qianyuan Sword from the ground, and with a sweeping motion, a massive black sword energy that seemed to connect heaven and earth flew out, cutting down the dozen or so Evils in front of Chen Fei. With just two moves, there were originally dozens of Evils left, but now there were only around ten remaining. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei stepped down with his right foot, and where his foot landed, the ground rippled like the surface of water. In the next moment, Chen Fei transformed into over a dozen phantoms, appearing in front of those remaining Evils. With a single sword strike, the remaining Evils didn¡¯t even have the strength to resist. They instantly exploded into Negative energy and disappeared. As the dozen or so phantoms of Chen Fei vanished, his true form appeared on the ground. Chen Fei lightly tapped the ground with the Qianyuan Sword, and the formation diagram of the Heart Refinement Formation appeared. The dispersed Negative energy was drawn into the Heart Refinement Formation, while Chen Fei took steps towards the massive crack in front of the main hall. The aura emanating from the crack was as catastrophic as an avalanche and a tsunami combined! Chapter 690 - Chapter 690: No Blood Chapter 690: No Blood Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Watching Chen Fei step by step, deep within the Dream Shadow Cave, the Artifact spirit gazed coldly at Chen Fei. It wanted to witness this human being, vividly devoured by the Fourth-Tier Evil. Chen Fei remained calm, the closer he got to the fissure, the more he could perceive the immense power of this Fourth-Tier Evil. Humans, monsters, Evils, they occupied the mainstream forces of this world. Humans were the most balanced, with no particularly outstanding traits, yet no weaknesses either. Their essence, energy, and spirit must all comprehensively develop to step into new realms. Beasts possessed the strongest physique, but their minds and spirits were slightly unbalanced. Their minds and spirits were not weak, but rather coarse, unable to control their powers with the precision of humans. Evils suffered even more severe imbalances in their essence, energy, and spirit, yet their minds and spirits were the strongest among the three. The Artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave had observed Chen Fei for so long, and it had already discerned some clues. This human possessed extraordinary talent, with a physique as strong as the vast seas and skies. What¡¯s more astonishing is his spirit; he likely can already manipulate a portion of it with ease. The Dream Shadow Cave had existed for thousands of years, yet it had never encountered a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator like this before. However, being able to manipulate one¡¯s own spirit, this level of spirit ultimately still remains within the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Without establishing a divine palace within the body for the spirit to reside, without undergoing transformation, the spirit simply cannot withstand the impact of the Evil¡¯s power. No matter how you look at it, facing a Fourth-Tier Evil, Chen Fei was undoubtedly doomed. Yet strangely, Chen Fei remained calm at this moment, so calm that the Artifact spirit couldn¡¯t comprehend. Step by step, Chen Fei faced the imposing aura of the Fourth-Tier Evil, this creature was uninjured, completely different from the Monster King. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, indeed, he couldn¡¯t withstand the opponent¡¯s power. To counter this Fourth-Tier Evil, only power of the same level could achieve it. As if sensing Chen Fei¡¯s approach, agaze from within the crack fell upon him. Chen Fei¡¯s steps couldn¡¯t help but halt, in a trance, his vision lost all color, and everything disappeared rapidly. In an instant, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t see anything at all. Not only his eyes, but when the crack first appeared, chaotic murmurs filled Chen Fei¡¯s ears. Now, not only were the murmurs absent, all sounds vanished, and the entire world fell into silence. The sensation of his skin, the perception of his spirit, all of Chen Fei¡¯s senses towards the outside world dissipated one by one under the gaze of this Fourth- Tier Evil. In the eyes of this Fourth-Tier Evil, Chen Fei¡¯s strength is not much greater than that of an ant, or at most, he could be considered a slightly stronger ant. The crack continued to widen as the Fourth-Tier Evil desperately burrowed into the depths of the Dream Shadow Cave. The entire cave trembled violently, and the primordial power of the Artifact spirit dissipated rapidly. Outside the cave, thousands of people surrounding it looked on with confusion. A chilling presence seemed to drift out from the cave. Illusions began to appear before the eyes of some practitioners at the Visceral Tempering realm, and their internal strength quietly dissipated, as if their bodies were about to be frozen stiff. Even practitioners at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm felt discomfort in their spirits, a sense of unease quietly rising. Inside the cave, Chen Fei stood in place, and behind him, a shadow of a dragon and elephant appeared in the void, roaring towards the sky, its sharp tusks seeming to pierce through the heavens. Chen Fei¡¯s lost senses began to return, but compared to before, it was like being covered with a layer of gauze, diminishing the sharpness of his perception by several degrees. With greenish-yellow skin, two bodies but fused lower limbs, sharing four legs, and four arms without palms, only sharp blades. At this moment, half of the body had already squeezed into the crack, with the blade arms pressing against the edges, continuously enlarging the crack to allow the remaining half of the body to enter. Chen Fei¡¯s head tilted slightly upwards as he inserted the Qianyuan Sword into the ground, his right hand gripping the hilt, then lifting it slightly. The black blade of the Extreme Profound Slaying Sword was pulled out by Chen Fei, causing his spirit to tremble violently. Dozens of the blades flew out from his sea of consciousness, merging into the Extreme Profound Slaying Sword. The black on the blade of the Extreme Profound Slaying Sword grew even deeper. Chen Fei released his grip on the sword with his right hand, lifting his finger. In the next moment, a black sword aura, like a heavenly blade, slashed into the body of the Fourth-Tier Evil. ¡°Hiss!¡± Like a hot knife through butter, the Fourth-Tier Evil instantly disintegrated where the sword aura passed. However, corresponding to this, the sword aura only penetrated a few feet into the Evil¡¯s body before being completely neutralized by its power. And the wound on the Fourth-Tier Evil¡¯s body almost completely healed in an instant, only losing some Yin energy. Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness trembled violently. This was the result of a clash of spiritual powers. After slaying hundreds of third-order Evils, Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness remained unaffected. But just a single exchange with a Fourth-Tier Evil caused Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness to sway, even with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. ¡°Human, you are doomed to die!¡± The Artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave witnessed the scene before it, and laughter began to echo around. Although it didn¡¯t believe that Chen Fei could truly defeat the Fourth-Tier Evil, every time Chen Fei unexpectedly used his power to overcome its schemes, the Artifact spirit couldn¡¯t help but worry that Chen Fei might have some other trick up his sleeve. Now, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s attack, which was like scratching an itch for the Fourth-Tier Evil, the Artifact spirit finally relaxed. ¡°Roar!¡± Stuck in the crack, the Evil couldn¡¯t dodge easily. When struck by Chen Fei at this moment, it let out a tremendous roar towards him. Chen Fei¡¯s previously calm sea of consciousness was once again shaken, a force attempting to tear his spirit apart completely. Not only his sea of consciousness but his spirit as well. If his resistance were slightly weaker, he might have already fallen to his knees, unable to move. Inside the Dream Shadow Cave, the environment was changing, and the Artifact spirit, besides maintaining the passage, strengthened the barriers of the cave with all remaining power. The Artifact spirit wasn¡¯t worried that the Fourth-Tier Evil couldn¡¯t cross over, but rather it aimed to extinguish any possibility of Chen Fei escaping from the cave. It takes countless primordial energies to summon a Evil. How could the Artifact spirit allow this human to leave easily? Having given the human the opportunity to leave just now, since he chose not to, then he shall never leave! A beam of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, scanning the surroundings, and he noticed the changes in the Dream Shadow Cave. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, his right hand moved, and a bottle appeared in his hand. The bottle was sealed with several seals, and Chen Fei threw it towards the crack. As the seals on the bottle were lifted one by one, the next moment, a mass of green energy wafted out from it. The green energy seemed ordinary, not even causing a ripple in the natural energies of the world. But with its appearance, both the Artifact spirit and the Evil sensed something unusual. A sense of unease arose in the Artifact spirit¡¯s heart, while the Evil, which had been struggling to squeeze through the crack just moments ago, suddenly froze in place. As the green energy approached, the Evil¡¯s large eyes narrowed, and as it drew closer, a sudden flood of fear surged within its heart. The crack, which had been emitting rumbling sounds due to the Evil¡¯s attempts to squeeze through, fell silent at this moment. Thus, the Fourth-Tier Evil, without any hesitation, retreated directly back into the Strange Heart Realm. Crossing from the Strange Heart Realm into the outside world is extremely difficult and requires expending the primordial essence of the Artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave. However, returning requires no resistance at all. This particular Evil didn¡¯t even dare to attempt using its own cunning to push away the green energy. Although it was only a small step away from entering the outside world, where its power could have grown even greater, it chose to give up this rare opportunity. The green energy drifted along the crack and disappeared into the Strange Heart Realm, vanishing from Chen Fei¡¯s sight. Chen Fei watched the scene before him with narrowed eyes. When he originally separated the power of the Black Divine, Chen Fei had a feeling that this mass of green energy didn¡¯t hold much interest for creatures at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm level. After its separation, it remained quiet, seeming no different from ordinary natural energies. On the other hand, Chen Fei had sensed the tremors of the Black Divine¡¯s power in the jade bottle whenever he encountered creatures at the Mountain Sea Realm. Releasing it this time, indeed, caused some disturbance in the Black Divine¡¯s power. In other words, if Chen Fei were to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm while still carrying this bottle of Black Divine¡¯s power, he might even risk being corroded by it. The Artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave sensed the retreat of the Evil and was momentarily stunned. Due to the dispersal of its primordial essence, the power of the Artifact spirit had greatly weakened. It could perceive the strangeness of the green energy but couldn¡¯t sense any deeper level of threat. On the contrary, the Evil, with its extremely sensitive spirit and soul, could detect the dreadfulness of the Black Divine¡¯s energy. Once tainted by it, removing it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible. This wasn¡¯t like the Black Divine¡¯s domain of the past, where there were seals that allowed the power of the Black Divine to be peeled off at a small cost. In the outside world, once tainted, it would likely require drastic measures, perhaps even severing one¡¯s own body like a brave warrior to rid oneself of it. Chen Fei looked at the crack and raised the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, striking out with a single slash. A node on the crack shattered instantly, and the crack began to shrink. The Artifact spirit was also unable to maintain a passage of this scale any longer. In the passage to the Strange Heart Realm, the influx of the Black Divine¡¯s power had caused even the Fourth-Tier Evils in the vicinity to scatter. Even if the Artifact spirit continued to deplete its primordial essence to maintain the passage, it would be of no use. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei collected the primordial essence of the third-order Evils in the Heart Refinement Formation in the distance into his spatial grid, then turned and looked towards the main hall ahead before his figure dissipated. At this moment, there was no longer any obstruction between Chen Fei and the main hall, and even the barrier in front of the main hall dissipated along with the retreat of the Fourth-Tier Evils. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In other words, within the boundaries of the rules, the trials of the Dream Shadow Cave for the challengers had all come to an end. Chen Fei had passed all the trials, and he was qualified to enter the main hall and completely take control of the Dream Shadow Cave. As the Artifact spirit watched Chen Fei rushing towards the main hall, a violent tremor suddenly swept through the Dream Shadow Cave, and huge cracks began to appear on the peak. ¡°You want to become the master of this cave? Human, you are delusional!¡± The Artifact spirit¡¯s piercing roar echoed through the cave, and in the next moment, the entire trial peak shattered into silence. Chapter 691 - Chapter 691: Forging the Mountain Sea Spirit Treasure Chapter 691: Forging the Mountain Sea Spirit Treasure Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The artifact spirit violated the rules set by Master Dream Shadow at the beginning. Normally, the artifact spirit would not have had the ability to do so. But time was the most powerful force in this world. Over thousands of years, the artifact spirit had quietly modified many rules. Only this most core rule remained unaltered. At that moment, the artifact spirit directly violated the rule, causing the main body of the Dream Shadow Stone to tremble violently. That was the most fundamental rule laid down by Master Dream Shadow in those years, designed to prevent possible situations. However, it was estimated that Master Dream Shadow did not expect that thousands of years later, no one would have obtained his inheritance. Chen Fei sensed the increasingly faint breath of the artifact spirit. In that moment, even if the artifact spirit could still survive, its power had plummeted to the extreme, and the might of the artifact spiritual treasure no longer existed. The artifact spirit was unwilling to acknowledge a master, yet most of the power of the artifact spiritual treasure had been forcibly left within the cave. Surrounded by the rich origin, countless thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The next moment, he raised the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, and the artifact spiritual treasures around began to converge one after another. If Chen Fei successfully became the new master of the Dream Shadow Cave, he would also erase the wisdom of the artifact spirit. Keeping such a rebellious entity might result in a backstabbing betrayal at any moment. Now, over ninety percent of the origin essence was gathered here, enough to refine a completely new artifact spiritual treasure. It was estimated to be quite a challenge, but if these essences were fused into the Qianyuan Sword, perhaps it could be directly promoted. After all, the handle of the Qianyuan Sword was still the Broken Ruler of a artifact spiritual treasure. The Broken Ruler no longer had any possibility of repair. So why not just complete the Qianyuan Sword in the end? With the surrounding origin essences, it might have been possible to break through the limits of top-grade magical treasures in one fell swoop. The Qianyuan Sword trembled violently, filled with excitement in its artifact spirituality, because it understood what that moment represented. The faint artifact spirituality of the Broken Ruler flickered for a moment, not opposing Chen Fei¡¯s decision. Once the Qianyuan Sword successfully broke through, the Broken Ruler would also gain new life. What use was there for its current shattered state? The majestic origin essences continuously flowed into the body of the Qianyuan Sword, and relying on the instinct of the artifact spiritual treasure, the Broken Ruler began to refine these powers, constantly tempering the material of the Qianyuan Sword. The area where the Broken Ruler and the Qianyuan Sword touched began to truly merge, and a powerful aura permeated all directions. In just a moment, it reached the critical point of a top-grade magical treasure. Within the Strange Heart Realm, the artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave watched this scene with eyes wide open, on the verge of splitting. All those years of hard work had been devoted to accumulating power, and now it was to benefit this human, to benefit other treasures. But unfortunately, at this moment, the artifact spirit could do nothing. In the Dream Shadow Cave, in the outside world, it had completely lost control. All it could do now was watch. The momentum of the Qianyuan Sword grew stronger and stronger, but its artifact spirituality became silent. This was the final breakthrough stage, akin to a martial artist transcending their soul. Success meant entering the Mountain Sea Realm, while failure meant possibly remaining in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm for a lifetime. The same applied to treasures. If their artifact spirituality successfully transcended, they could step into the realm of artifact spiritual treasures. For other treasures to transcend into artifact spiritual treasures, the success rate was very low, not much easier than for martial artists. But now, with the Qianyuan Sword possessing so many origin essences, the success rate would be very high. The artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave, in order to forge its own path, had tirelessly polished its own essence. And thousands of years were enough to gradually accomplish these tasks. Therefore, for treasures, the power of these origin essences could be considered the best nourishment, completely something that could be encountered but not sought. After a quarter of an hour passed, the profound artifact spiritual treasure origin essences were all integrated into the Qianyuan Sword. The astonishing momentum of the Qianyuan Sword was completely concealed, and at this moment, it looked like an ordinary iron sword. The Concealment Bell sensed this scene, filled with envy. It had become an artifact spiritual treasure now; how many treasures dreamed of this? The Concealment Bell was now at the level of a top-grade magical treasure. Compared to the past, it was naturally much stronger. But if there was a chance to break through to an artifact spiritual treasure, which treasure could refuse such a thing? However, today the Concealment Bell watched its master almost entirely manipulate the Dream Shadow Cave, this artifact spiritual treasure. In the future, would there be hope to provide artifact spiritual treasure origin essences and elevate itself too? Chen Fei sheathed the Qianyuan Sword and looked around. At this moment, the Dream Shadow Cave was nothing but an empty shell, still able to be sustained because Chen Fei was still here. That was how the rules of the Dream Shadow Cave worked. ¡°Give me the Dream Entry Technique, and I¡¯ll let you go!¡± Chen Fei declared loudly. This was spoken to the artifact spirit. Chen Fei knew that the artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave was still watching here. It could hear him. ¡°You¡¯ve robbed me of my origin, robbed me of my path, and yet you still want to get your hands on the technique? Hahaha!¡± The grating laughter echoed within the Dream Shadow Cave, the voice of the artifact spirit dripping with mockery. ¡°These were the rules set by Master Dream Shadow all those years ago, and I¡¯m just following the rules,¡± Chen Fei said calmly. In this world, it was survival of the fittest, sometimes regardless of right or wrong. Chen Fei only followed his own intentions. And over the years, the Dream Shadow Cave still appeared at intervals, refining the beliefs of others. It knew there was a possibility of being acknowledged as a master, but it still chose to act this way. Whether it was people or things, sometimes they had to pay the price for their actions. Even if Chen Fei didn¡¯t show up, there might be others in the future who would push the artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Cave to this point. ¡°That old man, even in death, still wants to impose such shackles on me. He deserves to die, and so do you!¡± The artifact spirit roared in immense anger. ¡°So, you¡¯re not going to hand over the technique?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s head tilted slightly. ¡°If you have the guts, come into the Strange Heart Realm and chase me, find my true form, and annihilate me. Otherwise, you¡¯ll never get your hands on the Dream Entry Technique in this lifetime!¡± The mocking voice of the artifact spirit resounded in all directions. Even many Mountain Sea Realm experts couldn¡¯t find its true form, let alone those at the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. What qualifications did Chen Fei have to surpass the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm and find its location? ¡°As you wish!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, his thoughts stirring. A gentle breeze inexplicably began to blow within the Dream Shadow Cave. Although it was just an ordinary breeze, the grating laughter of the artifact spirit suddenly came to an abrupt halt. ¡°No, what is this, what is this!¡± The next moment, the terrified voice of the artifact spirit rang out. It felt its artifact spirituality dissipating, and it was uncontrollable. Even though almost all of its artifact spiritual treasure origin had dissipated before, as long as its artifact spirituality remained, the artifact spirit was confident that it could slowly cultivate it back over thousands of years. By then, this human before it would have long been dead, and it would return anew. But at this moment, its artifact spirituality was crazily dissipating, and no matter how the artifact spirit tried to stop it, it couldn¡¯t. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, don¡¯t kill me, I¡¯ll talk, I¡¯ll say everything!¡± The artifact spirit screamed loudly, frantically begging Chen Fei for mercy. Chen Fei remained indifferent, simply watching as the voice of the artifact spirit grew fainter and fainter. This was the last trick left behind by Master Dream Shadow. For those who underwent the trial, if they truly reached such a point, the life or death of the artifact spirituality of the artifact spiritual treasure depended entirely on the will of the trial taker. Master Dream Shadow was truly ruthless. Faced with the artifact spiritual treasures he had crafted, as long as they dared to resist the will he had set, there was no need for their existence. In just a moment, the voice of the artifact spirit completely dissipated. Chen Fei floated in mid-air, with the main body of the Dream Shadow Stone still in the Strange Heart Realm. To obtain the technique, Chen Fei only needed to find the Dream Shadow Stone. At this moment, there was already a faint connection between Chen Fei and the Dream Shadow Stone. Chen Fei only needed to enter the Strange Heart Realm and rely on this connection to find the Dream Shadow Stone. However, the location where Master Dream Shadow had placed the stone was extremely deep and dangerous, surrounded by fourth-tier Evils. Because of this, even a slight summoning from the Dream Shadow Stone would attract a fourth-tier Evil to appear. Therefore, Chen Fei decided it would be best to wait until his cultivation broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm before venturing into the Strange Heart Realm to find the Dream Shadow Stone. Glancing around, Chen Fei disappeared from the spot in the next moment. As soon as Chen Fei left, the Dream Shadow Cave lost all support. In the outside world, the massive mountain formed by the Dream Shadow Cave crumbled into powder from its peak. In the blink of an eye, the Dream Shadow Cave vanished completely. Everyone watched in astonishment. In the past, after completing the trial, the Dream Shadow Cave hadn¡¯t collapsed so quickly. This time, why were there so many strange occurrences during the trial? Several miles away, Tang Shouchang watched the Dream Shadow Cave dissipate, his eyes narrowing slightly. Then, he suddenly turned to look several tens of miles away. There, a faint aura appeared, but before Tang Shouchang could perceive it clearly, the aura had disappeared again. ¡°It really is a talent for teleportation. To have such a talent in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and it¡¯s even a talent from a monster. Truly peculiar,¡± Tang Shouchang thought to himself. Tang Shouchang was one of the four Mountain Sea Realm experts in Thousand Geese City. Today, he had come specifically after hearing the report from Gu Fangyu about the situation inside the Dream Shadow Cave. As expected, with such a high level of mastery over teleportation, even if someone in the Mountain Sea Realm wanted to intercept, they wouldn¡¯t be able to. They could set up formations near the Dream Shadow Cave in advance, but once the cave sensed the formations, it would directly exert all its power to shatter them. This had happened several times in the past. Moreover, according to Gu Fangyu¡¯s words, the person inside the cave was extremely powerful, and it was difficult to ascertain their background. Perhaps there were protectors nearby, but it was uncertain. Anyway, Gu Fangyu hadn¡¯t suffered any losses. At most, he had been shaken. Therefore, it would be unwise to intercept just out of curiosity. So Tang Shouchang just stood several miles away and did nothing else from start to finish. The other three Mountain Sea Realm experts from Thousand Geese City also didn¡¯t appear here, all due to these considerations. There were too many powerful forces in the Boundless Sea, and too many strong individuals. Thousand Geese City was good, but just good. Throughout the history of the Boundless Sea, there were countless examples of sects being destroyed due to temporary mistakes, which were no longer rare occurrences. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Over two hundred miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared, having continuously pushed the limits of teleportation. Even Chen Fei was feeling a bit strained. Not sensing anything unusual, Chen Fei¡¯s aura returned to its original state. After sensing the harvest inside the Qiankun Bag, especially the Soul Heartstone, Chen Fei¡¯s face lit up with a smile. Hundreds of miles away, deep in the Thousand Geese Mountains, within a cold pool, a crimson eye suddenly opened. ¡°It¡¯s the power of the Emperor!¡± Chapter 692 - Chapter 692: Mountain Sea Dao Preaching Chapter 692: Mountain Sea Dao Preaching Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The crimson pupils blinked slightly, according to the imprint in the bloodline, when sensing the power of the Emperor, it was necessary to provide enough power for the Emperor. The pupils closed, transforming back into a stubborn stone. The strange fluctuations of power around disappeared, and the cold pool returned to calm. From beginning to end, no one discovered that such a creature was hidden in this cold pool. Thousand Geese Mountains, Tingfeng Pavilion of Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the cushion, a peculiar force spreading from the cushion, calming Chen Fei¡¯s mind involuntarily. The Tranquil Mind Cushion, obtained by Chen Fei in the Mysterious Realm battle of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, had the effect of calming the mind, allowing for better meditation and perception of the Energy of heaven and earth during cultivation. There were several such cushions, and Chen Fei kept one for himself, distributing the rest to others in the Primordial Sword Sect. For Chen Fei, this cushion was almost ineffective now. He did not need the assistance of this cushion to meditate and perceive the Energy of heaven and earth. Nevertheless, it was better to have some assistance than none at all. Having a bit more aid was always beneficial. Gathering sand to build a tower, collecting arm hair to make a fur coat. The Qianyuan Sword flew out from its sleeve, and Chen Fei sensed its condition. Its spiritual essence was completely dormant, but Chen Fei could perceive that the Qianyuan Sword was undergoing earth-shattering changes. Chen Fei gently stroked the sword body, recalling the scene of forging the Qianyuan Sword years ago. A piece of Gold Sky Stone, worth tens of thousands of taels of silver, equivalent to over a dozen low-grade elemental stones, served as the main material for the Qianyuan Sword. Gold Sky Stone, as the main material for a low-grade spiritual weapon, couldn¡¯t be considered exceptional, but it was acceptable, being a relatively common material for low-grade spiritual weapons. At that time, the successful transformation of the Qianyuan Sword into a low- grade spiritual weapon was largely due to the cultivation of the Sword Essence Technique practiced by Chen Fei. Subsequently, as Chen Fei progressed, the Qianyuan Sword rose from being a low-grade spiritual weapon to the position of a supreme treasure. The amount of celestial and earthly treasures consumed in this process was an extremely exaggerated figure. Few other martial artists did such a thing. Using high-quality spiritual materials directly for forging not only increased the success rate but also enhanced the power. Moreover, the expenditure of resources was significantly less. After briefly sensing the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s condition and finding no abnormalities, Chen Fei set it aside. His right hand flipped, and the Soul Heartstone appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s palm. The Soul Heartstone, nearly impossible to find on the market, was the subject of numerous legends, each with its own bizarre methods of refinement. For a Combined Aperture Tempering realm peak cultivator to refine a Soul Heartstone of this size, it would require at least a year or more using the power of the Three Flowers, with a considerable amount of energy dissipating in the process. The issue wasn¡¯t with the refinement method per se, but rather that the divine soul of a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator could only passively absorb the energy of the Soul Heartstone. Only those who had successfully cultivated secret techniques related to the divine soul at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could slightly stimulate their own divine soul, allowing them to absorb a bit more of the Soul Heartstone¡¯s power. The most effective method was to seek assistance from Mountain Sea Realm experts for refinement. Even with the help of a Mountain Sea Realm expert, considering the limits of absorption for a Combined Aperture Tempering realm divine soul, it would still take at least six months or more. Even for direct disciples, having a Mountain Sea Realm expert by their side for six months to aid in refinement was a rare occurrence. Only those extremely powerful sects with numerous Mountain Sea Realm experts could utilize such methods. The Soul Heartstone slowly floated up from Chen Fei¡¯s palm. Chen Fei gazed at the Soul Heartstone, and a trace of divine soul power surged from the depths of his body, enveloping the Soul Heartstone. A sensation of coolness spread through Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul, extending to his entire body. His spirit and soul felt as if they were immersed in an icy landscape. But before this sensation could last a moment, a wave of heat surged within Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul. The cold dissipated, replaced by the sensation of being in a furnace. Chen Fei remained motionless, his eyes slightly closed. In this alternating cycle of extreme cold and heat, his divine soul began to slowly strengthen. Rather than tediously absorbing the Soul Heartstone, Chen Fei activated his elemental energy and began to operate his techniques. Insights from the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, and Heavenly Profound Sword techniques emerged in his sea of consciousness, and Chen Fei began to absorb them one by one. Ten days later, Qu Qingsheng arrived at the Tingfeng Pavilion, delivering an invitation from the Thousand Geese City. A month later was the celebration in Thousand Geese City. Having stood for over a thousand years, after many years of development, the current strength of Thousand Geese City was considered to be at its peak, with the largest number of Mountain Sea Realm experts. The four Mountain Sea Realm experts of Thousand Geese City did not belong to the same sect; rather, they were from different sects within the Thousand Geese Mountains. Whenever a sect in the Thousand Geese Mountains produced a Mountain Sea Realm expert, they could settle in Thousand Geese City and share all the resources within a radius of thousands of miles. These resources naturally included the celestial and earthly treasures offered by various powers in the Thousand Geese Mountains each year. Once the Mountain Sea Realm expert from a sect fell, they withdrew from Thousand Geese City and returned to the Thousand Geese Mountains to gather strength anew. This was why there were sects in the Thousand Geese Mountains that had produced Mountain Sea Realm experts in the past. This rule had been in place since the founding of Thousand Geese City and had persisted until then. Cooperation led to mutual benefit and better preservation, especially in the fiercely competitive environment of the Middle Continent. The celebration in Thousand Geese City commemorated its founding. This celebration occurred once every ten years and was the most lively time. Capable individuals from hundreds of miles around would come one after another. Many people even started their journey months in advance. The celebration lasted for several days, during which rare celestial and earthly treasures, rarely seen in the market, appeared in the markets of Thousand Geese City. There were also higher-profile auctions. Most importantly, each of the four Mountain Sea Realm experts of Thousand Geese City would spend three hours explaining their respective martial insights. This was the most attractive aspect for those martial artists because the Mountain Sea Realm experts¡¯ explanations started from the basics and went deeper. Even martial artists at the Body Tempering realm might gain some insights. Such opportunities were highly precious even for sects already blessed with Mountain Sea Realm experts, because these experts rarely explained martial arts casually. They mostly assisted disciples at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. As for martial artists below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, opportunities to even see a Mountain Sea Realm expert were few and far between. ¡°When the time comes, preparing a gift similar to those of other sects will suffice,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. After a while, Qu Qingsheng left, and Chen Fei continued his closed-eye cultivation. After several days of refinement, the Soul Heartstone had been depleted by more than thirty percent. With another twenty days or so of refinement, Chen Fei would finish the remainder. The Soul Heartstone truly lived up to its reputation as a treasure for the divine soul of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Just by refining thirty percent of it, Chen Fei felt a significant growth in his divine soul. Once he fully refined this Soul Heartstone, his total divine soul capacity would increase by over thirty percent. Chen Fei made use of his divine soul and even the Heavenly Eye to assist, not wasting even a bit of energy, which led to such remarkable results. As Chen Fei¡¯s total divine soul capacity increased, he could feel a slight improvement in the speed of his cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering techniques. The proficiency of the Heavenly Profound Sword still had a long way to go, so let¡¯s not dwell on that for now. However, achieving perfection in the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique was within reach. It would probably take a few more months of effort to accomplish. By then, it would also mark Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough into the Mountain Sea Realm. A more cautious approach would naturally be to wait until the Heavenly Profound Sword reached perfection. By then, Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul would be stronger, and breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm would be even more certain. But that would take too long. Without several years, it simply wouldn¡¯t be possible. Moreover, while reaching perfection with the Heavenly Profound Sword was secure, wouldn¡¯t it be even more secure to find another Mountain Sea Realm technique to integrate into cultivation? Such considerations had no end. If achieving perfection in the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique didn¡¯t allow Chen Fei to smoothly break through to the Mountain Sea Realm, it was hard to imagine how other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would fare. In the blink of an eye, a month had passed, and the celebration in Thousand Geese City was in full swing, with crowds bustling through the streets. Apart from appearing on the first day in Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei spent the rest of the time continuing his cultivation within the Primordial Sword Sect. Whether it was the market or the auction, they held little significance for Chen Fei now. For him, even the rarest items in these places couldn¡¯t aid a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, let alone provide an opportunity to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. On the contrary, it was the ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators who might find some useful items in these places. Therefore, there were still many disciples from the Primordial Sword Sect heading to Thousand Geese City to experience this grand celebration held once every decade. On the seventh day, Chen Fei appeared in Thousand Geese City, where the lectures by the four Mountain Sea Realm experts were set to begin. While he could skip other events, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t miss the opportunity to hear Mountain Sea Realm experts lecture. On this day, the number of people in Thousand Geese City reached its peak. As a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator, Chen Fei naturally had an exclusive position. He sat cross-legged, watching the figure emitting a powerful aura ahead. Like towering mountains, he revered them! As Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul continued to strengthen, his perception became more acute, allowing him to better sense the power of the Mountain Sea Realm. Ning Baizheng, who had broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm over two hundred years ago, was the youngest among the four Mountain Sea Realm experts in Thousand Geese City. Therefore, he was the one to commence the lectures on the first day. As the appointed time arrived, Ning Baizheng opened his eyes, emitting a presence akin to thunder, causing everyone¡¯s hearts to skip a beat. The deeper one¡¯s cultivation, the stronger this feeling became. ¡°The path of martial artists lies in the heart, starting from the Body Tempering realm¡­¡± Though Ning Baizheng¡¯s voice was not loud, it resounded clearly in the ears of everyone present. Starting from the Skin Tempering realm, Ning Baizheng began to expound upon his understanding of the martial path. Chen Fei listened attentively, continuously reflecting on his own martial path. Ning Baizheng¡¯s martial path might be suitable for himself, but it might not necessarily suit Chen Fei. However, Chen Fei had no intention of blindly following. He came here to hear different martial ideologies. Three hours passed in a leisurely manner. After listening, Chen Fei pondered, especially on Ning Baizheng¡¯s insights into how to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Although it was briefly touched upon, it still provided Chen Fei with some inspiration. On the second day, Chen Fei once again appeared in the same spot, this time to listen to another Mountain Sea Realm expert. He listened with the same dedication as before. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The third day was no different. Chen Fei listened attentively while also refining his own understanding of martial arts. His perception of the Mountain Sea Realm became clearer and clearer. Because he understood, he feared nothing! That was how Chen Fei felt about the Mountain Sea Realm now. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed. In the Primordial Sword Sect within the Thousand Geese Mountains, Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared with a flicker as he opened his eyes, reappearing in a kitchen. An old woman was busy in the kitchen. As soon as she turned around, she saw Chen Fei standing there. Chapter 693 - Chapter 693: Seal Chapter 693: Seal Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Master Chen!¡± The old woman, upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s face, was startled and prepared to kneel down in reverence. Chen Fei currently holds the position of Master of the Tingfeng Pavilion in the Primordial Sword Sect. It¡¯s a nominal position, as Chen Fei doesn¡¯t have much time to actually manage the sect. ¡°No need for that,¡± Chen Fei reached out and used his elemental force to stop the old woman from kneeling. Chen Fei remembered this old woman. She had been recruited into the Primordial Sword Sect back when they were at the Thousand Feathers Alliance, specifically to cook for the disciples. When they fled from the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the Primordial Sword Sect brought along almost everyone they could, including this old woman. ¡°Master Chen!¡± The people outside the kitchen heard the commotion and came to check, then upon seeing Chen Fei, they all bowed in fear. Having been at the Primordial Sword Sect for so many years, it was the first time they had seen Chen Fei appear in the kitchen, and it was the first time they had seen him up close. In the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei was like a deity to the entire Primordial Sword Sect, and now, in Thousand Geese City, with rumors spreading, they knew Chen Fei¡¯s true cultivation level¡ªPeak Combined Aperture Tempering realm! Within the sect, people vary in talent, but they all possess basic knowledge of martial arts. At the Peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm, no matter where, it¡¯s an extremely profound state. Even in the current Thousand Geese Mountains, those who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Chen Fei are only a few. What¡¯s more crucial is that on their way to Thousand Geese City, they heard that Chen Fei had confronted the Monster King and saved everyone¡¯s lives. Although at that time, those of ordinary cultivation like them were overwhelmed by the imposing aura of the Monster King, with so many people on the boat, it didn¡¯t take much to find out what had happened. Now, the entire Primordial Sword Sect is united because they know that once Chen Fei breaks through to the Mountain Sea Realm, the lives of all of them will undergo earth-shaking changes. The Mountain Sea Realm, ah, back in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there were only three, yet the territory of the Thousand Feathers Alliance was vast. Now, on the Middle Continent, the Mountain Sea Realm practitioners are still the top tier. Therefore, as long as they follow Chen Fei, follow the Primordial Sword Sect, their future will only get better and brighter. Chen Fei nodded slightly, his gaze already on the old woman. Just now, Chen Fei¡¯s clone sensed an unusual power fluctuation within the sect, so he appeared here. But after arriving here, that anomaly disappeared without a trace. The people before him, both in their demeanor and the flow of their inner energy, appeared quite natural. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, and a force descended, enveloping everyone nearby. Dream Entry Technique! Although it wasn¡¯t effective against those beyond the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it was highly potent against these Body Tempering realm practitioners. Moreover, if any misunderstandings arose afterward, it wouldn¡¯t harm these individuals. Compared to techniques like Soul Searching, this method was not only gentle but also yielded more comprehensive information. Chen Fei skipped over memories from the Thousand Feathers Alliance and began with these individuals¡¯ daily routines since arriving in Thousand Geese City. In just a short while, Chen Fei thoroughly sifted through the memories of several individuals but found nothing suspicious. Their daily routines were extremely regular. As they were responsible for the kitchen, they rose before dawn every day. Positioned at the mountain gate, they received provisions from external merchants, checked them, then transported them to the kitchen for preparation. The Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s disciples were now quite numerous, residing on different peaks, so there were many kitchens. This particular one was responsible for only a small portion of them. Despite this, the workload remained quite significant. After completing all three meals, they had little spare time. Unfamiliar with the Thousand Geese Mountains and wary of danger, they wouldn¡¯t leave the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly, his right hand swirling as he extracted some of the energy from their bodies. A beam of light shot from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, covering the extracted energy, allowing him to probe for any anomalies. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted subtly. Through this meticulous examination, he finally sensed some peculiar hidden components within the energy. Chen Fei¡¯s clone tapped the ground with his right foot, instantly enveloping a radius of ten meters in a radiant array¡ªthe Heart Refinement Formation. While the Heart Refinement Formation was most effective at refining the mind, its efficacy in refining other substances was considerably less, but it could still be employed under duress. The individuals in the kitchen stiffened upon seeing the array spread out, immobilized by uncertainty over what warranted such a grand array. They didn¡¯t understand what was happening, to warrant such a significant array. Chen Fei inspected the energy in his hand, and after a moment, a faint trace of dark green energy emerged. ¡°The Black Divine!¡± Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. Despite the significant weakening of the dark green energy on a hierarchical level, its essence was strikingly similar. Realization dawned on Chen Fei. Why had he been so sensitive to the situation here in the Tingfeng Pavilion just now? It was because not long ago, he had just dealt with the Black Divine¡¯s energy, smashing it onto a Fourth-Tier Evil. How could Chen Fei forget that experience so easily? With just a bottle of energy, he had been able to expel a Fourth-Tier Evil. ¡°This isn¡¯t the Black Divine, it¡¯s weakened too much.¡± Chen Fei squeezed the dark green energy in his hand, his gaze shifting. Back in the Black Divine¡¯s Domain, Chen Fei had sensed many Mountain Sea Realm auras in the sky. However, behind these Mountain Sea Realm practitioners, were there even stronger individuals? Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure. At that time, Chen Fei was only a mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist. Despite his keen perception, his spiritual insight was limited. Whether those powerful beings had come to strengthen the seal or to rescue the Black Divine, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t say. At that time, he was too weak, and he had no right to participate in such conflicts. ¡°Are they subordinates of the Black Divine?¡± Although this dark green energy was fundamentally similar to that of the Black Divine, it was ultimately just a resemblance. Even disregarding the level of energy, the details were different. Moreover, if it were truly an attack on the level of the Black Divine, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have sensed it so easily. Chen Fei turned to look at the individuals in the kitchen, all of whom had been contaminated. At the moment, there were no symptoms apparent, no different from usual. But being silently infiltrated by such power was equivalent to having one¡¯s life held in someone else¡¯s hands. What¡¯s more critical was that this kind of infiltration had extremely strong infectiousness. These individuals in the kitchen were likely contaminated when they came into contact with the outside world. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t noticed it early, with the passage of time, other disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect would have been in danger. Sometimes, it¡¯s not the overwhelming attacks that are the most terrifying. Because when people see such attacks, many would immediately flee. Instead, it¡¯s the silent, insidious spread that erupts at a critical moment that is the most terrifying because at that time, you wouldn¡¯t even know how you got infected or how you died. ¡°Your bodies have some issues, stay here for now.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s fingertips danced, sealing runes fell upon the individuals in the kitchen, while a sword array completely sealed off the area. The individuals in the kitchen trembled, watching as Chen Fei vanished from the spot. Chen Fei¡¯s figure floated in mid-air, a dazzling light radiating from his forehead, encompassing the entire Primordial Sword Sect within his gaze. Although Chen Fei¡¯s clone was far inferior in combat power to Chen Fei himself, he was still at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With a concrete reference point at hand and the assistance of the Heavenly Eye, he quickly locked onto the individuals inside the sect. As Chen Fei unleashed several sword elements, after a moment, over twenty people were brought before him. These people looked at Chen Fei, still wearing expressions of fear. Anyone suddenly immobilized while going about their business, then dragged out like this, would likely feel similar to them. However, upon seeing Chen Fei, their expressions calmed slightly. After a moment, anyone affected by the dark green energy was sealed by Chen Fei, while the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s array was fully activated, completely isolating the interior and exterior. The situation in the Primordial Sword Sect wasn¡¯t severe; there were fewer than thirty people in total. However, the location where the Primordial Sword Sect was situated in the Thousand Geese Mountains was extremely remote. The slightly better- positioned mountain ranges had long been occupied by other sects. With nearly thirty people affected in such a remote place as the Primordial Sword Sect, one can only wonder about the situation in other sects within the Thousand Geese Mountains. Chen Fei¡¯s clone stood in mid-air, his gaze piercing through the array, looking into the distance. Thousand Geese City. At this moment, Thousand Geese City was bustling with activity due to the discourse on the Mountain Sea Realm, reaching its peak during this time of day. Everyone was enraptured, listening to the insights on martial arts from the Mountain Sea Realm. Even though the discourse had delved into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, far beyond their current cultivation level, they remained focused, even intending to memorize these insights for future use. Though they couldn¡¯t utilize them now, wouldn¡¯t they be handy if they ever had the chance to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future? Chen Fei¡¯s main body watched the Mountain Sea Realm ahead, pondered for a moment, then quietly left his position. His figure flickered, arriving in the southeast area of Thousand Geese City, where a grand palace stood. ¡°Chen Fei of the Primordial Sword Sect seeks an audience with City Lord Tang!¡± Chen Fei stood before the gates, proclaiming loudly. Tang Shouchang was the rotating City Lord of Thousand Geese City for the year, with each of the four Mountain Sea Realm practitioners taking turns for a year. While they didn¡¯t handle specific affairs, during their tenure as City Lord, they would swiftly take charge if any major issues arose. As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, the grand doors of the palace swung open, and a figure emerged from within. Qu Shangzhang glanced at Chen Fei, noting his peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, and gestured with his right hand. ¡°The City Lord is aware of your arrival. Please, this way,¡± he said. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei bowed and followed Qu Shangzhang into the palace. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The interior of the palace was remarkably quiet, with only occasional glimpses of maidservants moving about. Chen Fei followed Qu Shangzhang to a study. Before Qu Shangzhang could speak, the doors of the study opened on their own. ¡°Come in,¡± Tang Shouchang¡¯s voice came from within the study. Qu Shangzhang bowed slightly towards the study, then turned to gesture to Chen Fei. Chen Fei nodded and entered the study. Upon stepping into the study, all of Chen Fei¡¯s senses were completely blocked, leaving only the echoing sound of his heartbeat. Chapter 694 - Chapter 694: Venom Chapter 694: Venom Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation However, in just the blink of an eye, this negative effect vanished without a trace. Suddenly, it seemed as if what just happened was merely a figment of Chen Fei¡¯s imagination. Chen Fei remained composed. The fluctuations of the spiritual energy from the Mountain Sea Realm had affected him just now. He had experienced a similar sensation when he first saw Min Yanlu in the Thousand Feathers Alliance Sea Dominion City. Now, Chen Fei had the ability to resist such suppression naturally. However, once he countered it, it would also alert the other party. For Chen Fei, there was no benefit in doing so. Instead, it would only attract unnecessary attention. ¡°Greetings, City Lord!¡± Chen Fei looked at the person in front of the desk and bowed respectfully. ¡°What brings you here to see me?¡± Tang Shouchang looked at Chen Fei and nodded slightly. When the Primordial Sword Sect relocated to the Thousand Geese Mountain, Tang Shouchang had met several members of the sect, and Chen Fei was naturally among them. With his cultivation at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, only one step away from the Mountain Sea Realm, he stood on equal footing with them. Although the hope was faint, the cultivation of a martial artist always followed such a path. Therefore, although Tang Shouchang¡¯s attitude towards Chen Fei was plain, it did not reject him outright. ¡°There might be some changes in the Thousand Geese Mountain. I urge the City Lord to be vigilant!¡± Chen Fei disclosed the situation discovered by the Primordial Sword Sect in its entirety. However, he did not mention the Black Divine, instead portraying it as an inexplicable contaminating force. Facing the contaminating force under the Black Divine¡¯s command, even if Chen Fei was willing, he was not powerful enough to handle it alone. Moreover, with four experts at the Mountain Sea Realm present in Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei had no reason to charge into battle alone. As Chen Fei recounted the situation, Tang Shouchang couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brows slightly. Tang Shouchang didn¡¯t suspect Chen Fei of deceiving him; therefore, there was no point in doing so. If it turned out later that Chen Fei was lying, Tang Shouchang had plenty of ways to make Chen Fei and the entire Primordial Sword Sect pay the price. ¡°Have there been any discoveries within the city?¡± Tang Shouchang asked in a deep voice. ¡°Yes, City Lord, please follow me,¡± Chen Fei replied quietly. ¡°Very well.¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Tang Shouchang¡¯s expression didn¡¯t show any joy; instead, his brow furrowed even deeper. With a flicker, Chen Fei appeared several miles away from the palace. Previously, Chen Fei¡¯s main body hadn¡¯t sensed that bluish-green energy in Thousand Geese City due to the city¡¯s large population and the mixture of various auras. This situation was vastly different from that of the Primordial Sword Sect. Before seeking an audience with Tang Shouchang just now, Chen Fei had deliberately used his Heavenly Eye to investigate. Due to its precise targeting, it was easy for Chen Fei to sense abnormalities. On his way, Chen Fei had directly sealed one person. Now, with Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, Tang Shouchang also landed beside him, looking at the person before them. Initially, Tang Shouchang couldn¡¯t discern anything, but as the power of his soul continued to strengthen within his gaze, a peculiar sensation finally arose in Tang Shouchang¡¯s mind. With a gesture of his right hand, a bluish-green energy drifted out from the person in front of them and landed in Tang Shouchang¡¯s palm. As Tang Shouchang looked at the bluish-green energy before him, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression became increasingly solemn. Under the observation of his soul, this bluish-green energy seemed to be alive, more akin to a venom than mere energy, with a terrifying contaminating nature. Tang Shouchang glanced at Chen Fei. It was astonishing that this newcomer at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm had such keen perception. However, now was not the time to discuss this; it was about how to deal with this venom. Tang Shouchang was about to inform the other three experts at the Mountain Sea Realm in Thousand Geese City when suddenly, the bluish-green energy in his palm exploded. As this bluish-green energy dispersed, a peculiar ripple spread out. A dazzling light flashed in Tang Shouchang¡¯s eyes, and he instinctively tried to intercept the ripple, but it seemed he was a step too slow. In just the blink of an eye, this peculiar ripple spread throughout various areas within Thousand Geese City. Nearly a hundred people¡¯s bodies suddenly shriveled silently, and the bluish- green energy emanated from their bodies, merging into the void, silent, invisible, and odorless. The bluish-green energy that merged into the void quickly contaminated everyone it encountered along the way. Initially, the number of people contaminated in Thousand Geese City wasn¡¯t significant. Considering the size of the city, a hundred people were a very small number. Chen Fei sensed the changes within Thousand Geese City, and his expression changed as well. Previously, when Chen Fei sealed those contaminated individuals, there had been no issue. However, Tang Shouchang¡¯s intervention had suddenly exacerbated the situation. Or perhaps, this was a predetermined rule. As soon as abnormalities were detected by experts at the Mountain Sea Realm, these venoms would awaken from their dormant state. Initially, these venoms were likely intentionally avoiding Thousand Geese City. After all, it was right under the noses of experts at the Mountain Sea Realm, and any slight mishap could lead to discovery. But now, with a hundred contaminated individuals within Thousand Geese City, what about outside the city? Tang Shouchang¡¯s complexion changed slightly, and a majestic force condensed in the palm of his right hand. Then, he pressed his palm onto the ground. In an instant, Thousand Geese City seemed to awaken, with all formations starting to operate. In a flash, the momentum of Thousand Geese City reached its peak. As the formations rose, Tang Shouchang¡¯s perception connected with the entire city, simultaneously sensing the current situation within the city. The self-destructive venoms from nearly a hundred individuals, dispersed across various locations, were particularly concerning as each location was densely crowded due to the celebration. The spread of these venoms was beyond comparison, akin to a locust plague. Despite Tang Shouchang activating the formations promptly, thousands of people had already been contaminated, their bodies shriveled, and the venoms continued to spread frantically. However, as the formations ascended, these venoms were immediately locked in place. With centuries of development, the formations in Thousand Geese City had reached a high level of perfection. Despite the sudden crisis, Tang Shouchang managed to contain the damage within a certain range. Inside Thousand Geese City, those who were engrossed in the teachings of the Mountain and Sea were now looking up at the sky, somewhat puzzled as to why all the formations in the city had suddenly risen. Soon, a piece of news spread throughout Thousand Geese City: a malevolent force was causing chaos, and the sudden shriveling of thousands of people was undeniable evidence. With experts at the Mountain Sea Realm presiding over Thousand Geese City, yet still causing the deaths of thousands in an instant, what was the situation outside the city? The elders and sect masters of the numerous sects in the Thousand Geese Mountain had their expressions greatly changed. What had happened to their sects at this moment? ¡°City Lord, I would like to return to the Primordial Sword Sect to take a look.¡± Chen Fei spoke up upon seeing Tang Shouchang about to leave. With the formations densely arranged in Thousand Geese City now, Chen Fei truly had no way of leaving here in a short time. Although there were avatars guarding the sect now, these avatars were ultimately only ordinary peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Tang Shouchang glanced at Chen Fei, using elemental power to hold him back. In the next moment, the two of them appeared in the sky. ¡°I have noted your contribution. Be careful when you return,¡± Tang Shouchang said before disappearing, flying towards the Thousand Geese Mountain. Not only Tang Shouchang, but two other experts at the Mountain Sea Realm also appeared in the sky, joining Tang Shouchang in charging towards the Thousand Geese Mountain. With the formations in Thousand Geese City, one expert at the Mountain Sea Realm could stay behind. However, they were completely unaware of the current situation in the Thousand Geese Mountain. Traveling in a group of three undoubtedly made them safer. This malevolent entity only dared to secretly contaminate, indicating limited strength; otherwise, it would have openly invaded Thousand Geese City long ago. Watching the three experts at the Mountain Sea Realm disappear, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he flew towards the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect. After flying more than a hundred miles, Chen Fei confirmed that there were no prying eyes. Activating his teleportation talent, he performed several consecutive teleports and returned to the Primordial Sword Sect. At this moment, everyone in the Primordial Sword Sect was on the brink of battle. The outbreak of the venom had caused the bodies of the twenty or so members of the Primordial Sword Sect to tremble violently. However, Chen Fei¡¯s sealing technique, infused with the power of his soul, immediately suppressed this outbreak. Without the power of the soul, not only would these twenty-something individuals undoubtedly perish, but the Primordial Sword Sect would likely have been contaminated to a great extent by now. The Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators might withstand for a longer period, and the Aperture Tempering realm cultivators might have a chance of survival. However, the Body Tempering realm cultivators would truly all fall. Nowadays, the Primordial Sword Sect had the most disciples in the Body Tempering realm. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s main body return, several elders who were still in the sect couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. ¡°Hum!¡± Chen Fei stood in mid-air, suddenly turning his head to the right. A huge fluctuation of the world¡¯s elemental energy rolled towards them. Even though they were hundreds of miles apart, it was clearly perceptible. As Chen Fei looked in that direction, he could vaguely see a colossal malevolent entity roaring skyward, its mighty power sweeping across all directions. Chen Fei furrowed his brow. If even the three experts at the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t suppress the minions of the Black Divine, then things were truly troublesome. Moreover, the Primordial Sword Sect was currently located within the Thousand Geese Mountain. Even if Chen Fei wanted to flee with people, there was no time. There were too many people in the Primordial Sword Sect at the moment, and escaping wouldn¡¯t be achievable in the short term. ¡°Roar!¡± A loud roar came from nearby, and Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted to see thousands of malevolent entities, emitting black miasma from head to toe. Boils protruded from their heads, and their two arms were disproportionate-one unnaturally large, the other as small as a chicken claw. The boils on their heads oozed incessantly, leaving a trail of pus wherever they passed, turning the ground black and killing off trees. Those who didn¡¯t die after being transformed by this venomous mutation ended up in these bizarre forms. Although the Primordial Sword Sect was in a remote location, there were neighboring sects around. However remote it might be, all the surrounding sects¡¯ members had been contaminated and transformed into these grotesque beings, now seeking other living beings to attack. In terms of vitality, aside from Thousand Geese City, the Primordial Sword Sect probably had the most. The other members of the Primordial Sword Sect also noticed the approach of these malevolent entities and were on high alert. Chen Fei¡¯s avatar moved forward, wielding a supreme treasure. With the roar of sword energy, a massive sword formation descended upon these malevolent entities. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Heavenly Profound Sword was far more refined than the previous Profound Heavenly Sword. Although the avatar lacked much soul power and couldn¡¯t fully unleash the power of the sword formation, even in its current state, its might surpassed that of an ordinary peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator by a considerable margin. The sharp sword energy within the formation relentlessly cut through these malevolent entities. Despite their numbers, the strongest among them was only at the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm stage, and their attacks were chaotic and disorganized. Although their numbers were many, they posed no real threat. In just a moment, these malevolent entities were slaughtered to the last. However, as these malevolent entities perished, bluish-green energy diffused in all directions, and the elemental energy of the world surged. This bluish- green energy surged towards the Primordial Sword Sect. Chapter 695 - Chapter 695: Resentment Chapter 695: Resentment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The mountain gate formation of the Primordial Sword Sect whistled, forming a passage of towering sword shadows, slashing into the green energy. ¡°Screech!¡± Within the twisting green energy, it seemed to transform into a long venomous worm, fiercely roaring at the Primordial Sword Sect, its sharp voice reverberating through the formation. ¡°Chi!¡± The towering sword shadows cut straight through the green venomous worm, causing its body to immediately dissipate by half. However, with the convergence of the surrounding natural energy, the venomous worm¡¯s body quickly returned to normal and continued surging towards the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, watching the silhouette of the venomous worm, his gaze fluctuating. The power of the Mountain Sea Realm contained the subtlety of the soul, and this venomous worm was no exception. The strength of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s formation was formidable, something that ordinary peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators would hesitate to confront head-on. Yet, not only did this venomous worm accept the challenge, it also continued its charge as if nothing had happened. The sword shadows of the formation only destroyed the superficial energy condensed from the surrounding energy on the surface of the venomous worm¡¯s body. Its core was minimally affected, and it quickly recovered, seemingly unfazed. If the Combined Aperture Tempering realm is besieged by the Aperture Tempering realm and has no room to retreat, it may eventually be overwhelmed by sheer numbers. However, in the Mountain Sea Realm, due to the use of the soul, relying on numerical superiority to besiege under the Mountain Sea Realm is not impossible, but the price to be paid will be extremely brutal. Because within the Mountain Sea Realm, every fraction of soul power can be transformed into multiple uses of mind and elemental power. And under the Mountain Sea Realm, the inability to use the soul leads to passive consumption of outer layers of power. Just like the current situation with the venomous worm. Other sects without the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t have this venomous worm. In the end, they would only compete against each other¡¯s endurance, seeing who would be worn down first. The formation of the Primordial Sword Sect once again sent out several sword shadows, slashing into the body of the venomous worm. The venomous worm roared fiercely, its body dissolving and then immediately recovering. However, compared to before, the speed of the venomous worm¡¯s recovery would be slightly slower, and this trend became increasingly apparent over time. ¡°Bang!¡± The venomous worm slammed into the formation of the Primordial Sword Sect, causing the formation to tremble violently. Cracks began to appear in the shield where it was hit, and with such force, it was estimated that after just three hits, the formation of the Primordial Sword Sect would shatter. The disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect, from the Aperture Tempering realm and above, began to launch attacks towards the venomous worm. However, compared to the power of the formation, the attacks from the disciples seemed somewhat insignificant. The early-stage Aperture Tempering realm power was even unable to tear through the green mist on the surface of the venomous worm. It was only in the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm that they could slightly inflict some damage. Naturally, the attack power of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was stronger, yielding more results. But now, all attacks were from a distance. Once the formation of the mountain gate shattered, and close combat ensued, the losses for the Primordial Sword Sect would reach a staggering number. The true form of Chen Fei flickered, appearing outside the formation. The aura emanating from him was as intense as boiling oil, suddenly soaring into the sky. Nine Revolutions of the Universe! Sensing the aura emanating from Chen Fei, the sharp roar of the venomous worm diminished, focusing all attention on him. Hundreds of miles away. A towering head with swollen boils and deformed arms, one large and one small, just like the evil creature Chen Fei encountered before. However, compared to the adult-sized one Chen Fei encountered, this creature¡¯s body was over ten meters tall, which was its true form. Carefully observing the surface of the creature¡¯s body, countless twisted and agonized faces could be seen wandering on it. Screams, curses, pleas for mercy¡ªthere were plenty, but the towering resentment was entirely uniform, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. These faces, just moments ago, were all living people. Yet, in the blink of an eye, they became the source of power for this evil creature. Why did the creature lurk in secrecy to pollute? Its purpose was to harness the power of all nearby humans for itself. The more these people suffered and screamed, the stronger the creature¡¯s power became. With another day¡¯s time, the creature¡¯s power could have fully settled. However, because it was discovered, the creature had to act prematurely. At this moment, the terrifying power brought by its enormous body made every strike exceptionally sharp. The three Combined Aperture Tempering realms of Thousand Geese City didn¡¯t directly confront the creature, instead maneuvering around it completely. The green mist pervaded the surroundings. Once inhaled by those in the Body Tempering realm, they would immediately undergo a grotesque transformation, completely controlled by the creature without any chance of escape. The Aperture Tempering realm could resist for a brief moment, but only briefly. If they didn¡¯t break free quickly, their refined minds would also be seized. As for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they had no fear of contamination by the mist. However, with their power, causing significant harm to the creature was incredibly challenging, if not nearly impossible. This was the battle at the level of the Mountain Sea Realm. Once embroiled beneath the Mountain and Sea, one could suffer anything from light injuries to instant death. Tang Shouchang¡¯s figure flickered, his blade slashing through, leaving only a trail of sword light between heaven and earth. In the next moment, one of the creature¡¯s arms was instantly severed into two halves by Tang Shouchang¡¯s blade. The severed limb crashed to the ground, transforming once again into green energy surging back into the creature¡¯s body. Simultaneously, the broken arm of the creature was swiftly regenerating, seemingly unharmed. However, upon closer inspection, one would notice that many of the twisted faces on the creature¡¯s arm had dissipated. These faces were the source of the creature¡¯s power, and their disappearance represented a loss of its strength. Even with the power of the Mountain Sea Realm, facing such a creature, the best one could do was to wear it down until it perished. Wu Renxu wielded a paper fan, its swings akin to a mountain descending. The creature¡¯s body emitted a thunderous roar as it endured immense force. Zhang Chaoyun held a long spear, thrusting it like a dragon, roaring like a true dragon. The massive shadow of the spear pierced into the creature¡¯s body, piercing it through from front to back. The creature twisted violently, and many of the faces within its body dissipated once again. Individually, Tang Shouchang and the other two would likely not be a match for this creature, even though it hadn¡¯t completed its consolidation. But now, with three against one, despite the creature¡¯s exaggerated recovery ability, it was continuously worn down. Following this trend, the creature¡¯s demise was almost certain! In less than fifteen minutes, the creature¡¯s size had already decreased by more than ten percent, accompanied by a reduction in its power. Just moments ago, the creature couldn¡¯t defeat the three, and now, with its strength diminished, the situation became increasingly irreversible. A hint of smile appeared on the faces of Tang Shouchang and the others. In at most an hour, they should be able to slay this creature. Another fifteen minutes passed, and the creature¡¯s form decreased by another twenty percent. Despite its roaring, it couldn¡¯t even manage to escape. ¡°Fortunately, this creature¡¯s power hasn¡¯t completely transformed. Otherwise, even with the strength of the three of us, it would be difficult to subdue,¡± Zhang Chaoyun said solemnly. ¡°It¡¯s thanks to a younger generation reminding us, allowing this creature to be exposed prematurely. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable,¡± Tang Shouchang nodded. At that time, even within Thousand Geese City, over a hundred people were contaminated, and it happened during a celebration when the atmosphere was most chaotic. Even the Mountain Sea Realm would have difficulty detecting it. By the time they realized, the number of contaminated people in Thousand Geese City would likely have reached several thousand. Once thousands of people simultaneously erupted, the number of infections would undoubtedly be tens of thousands, or even more. Consider that previously, only a hundred people erupted, resulting in the deaths of several thousand in an instant. Just thinking about it made the horror apparent. ¡°This is a great achievement and deserves reward!¡± Wu Renxu nodded, his folding fan flipping as he resisted the creature¡¯s attacks. He continued, ¡°This creature will be vanquished soon. However, there is one thing you two may consider executing.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Tang Shouchang merged with his blade, transforming into a massive blade light, forcibly cleaving the creature in two. Though the creature didn¡¯t truly die from this, the twisted faces within its body decreased once again. Zhang Chaoyun turned to Wu Renxu, but his long spear didn¡¯t stop. It turned into a myriad of spear lights, enveloping the creature below. The creature blocked with its deformed and massive arm, resisting the sharp spear lights as its body kept retreating. ¡°This creature should be a subordinate of the Black Divine,¡± Wu Renxu said as he flipped his folding fan, transforming it into a whirlwind that trapped the creature within. The whirlwind radiated with cold light, continuously cutting the creature¡¯s body and making it emit earth-shattering roars. A subordinate of the Black Divine? Tang Shouchang and Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s expressions shifted slightly. In the past decade or so, their activities had mostly been in the vicinity of Thousand Geese City, and they hadn¡¯t heard of this before. ¡± Currently, there¡¯ s a bounty on these Black Divine subordinates in Feihuang City, and the reward is extremely high. This creature is now like a turtle in a jar. Why don¡¯t we capture it alive and hand it over to Feihuang City?¡± Wu Renxu turned to Tang Shouchang and Zhang Chaoyun. Even Wu Renxu couldn¡¯t help but feel tempted by the bounty offered by Feihuang City. Now that the creature was subdued, killing it outright would be somewhat of a waste. Tang Shouchang and Zhang Chaoyun hesitated a bit. Killing and capturing were two different concepts. This creature was extremely powerful, and capturing it would not only require more effort but could also lead to unforeseen accidents. ¡°As for the reward in Feihuang City, the Red Flame Gold is included!¡± Wu Renxu noticed their expressions and chuckled softly. ¡°Is this true?¡± Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s expression changed suddenly. ¡°Of course it¡¯s true!¡± Wu Renxu nodded. Red Flame Gold could directly repair and enhance spiritual treasures. Zhang Chaoyun had always been somewhat regretful about his spear, and there was even a battle where the spear was directly damaged and couldn¡¯t be restored. After hesitating for a moment, Tang Shouchang nodded. If there really was Red Flame Gold involved, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to take some risks. ¡°Hahaha, so be it!¡± Wu Renxu laughed loudly, flipping his folding fan, summoning several whirlwinds to trap the creature once again. Tang Shouchang and Zhang Chaoyun flew forward to cleanse the power within the creature. In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed. Because they intended to spare the creature, their speed was undoubtedly slower. But at this moment, the creature¡¯s strength was also dwindling. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Seal it!¡± Tang Shouchang turned to Wu Renxu. Wu Renxu nodded. Several beams of light appeared on his folding fan, while around the creature, the natural energy of heaven and earth surged. A giant formation enveloped the creature. The creature roared loudly but was powerless against the formation. As the formation continued to shrink, the creature¡¯s roaring became increasingly faint. A smile appeared on Wu Renxu¡¯s face. However, just as the sealing was about to be completed, a faint cracking sound suddenly echoed. Chapter 696 - Chapter 696:Fear Chapter 696:Fear Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wu Renxu¡¯s face changed slightly as a cracking sound emanated from the seal, and faint green energy seeped out from the cracks. Wu Renxu¡¯s gaze flickered as he looked at the seal in his hand. With the circulation of elemental power, he began to repair each of the cracks. However, before Wu Renxu could completely smooth out the cracks, another cracking sound came from another part of the seal. The old cracks had not been repaired, yet new ones appeared. And as the new cracks appeared, it seemed to reach a limit, causing the seal in Wu Renxu1 s hand to suddenly burst open, releasing the green energy within. ¡°Roar!¡± The malevolent entity let out a roar to the sky, its immense sound waves sweeping the surroundings. Wu Renxu waved the folding fan in his hand, blocking all the attacks in front of him, his eyes fixed ahead. The malevolent entity attempted to turn and flee, but was immediately intercepted by Tang Shouchang. In their brief confrontation, Tang Shouchang forcefully suppressed the malevolent entity. The malevolent entity¡¯s strength had not fully recovered, barely different from before it was sealed. Under normal circumstances, Wu Renxu should have been able to seal it with such strength. However, just now, the malevolent entity broke through the seal in Wu Renxu¡¯s hand. What¡¯s going on?¡± Zhang Chaoyun looked towards Wu Renxu and asked. ¡°This malevolent entity is tricky!¡± Wu Renxu replied. Stepping his right foot back, Wu Renxu swiftly moved above the malevolent entity. With a flip of his folding fan, the enlarged fan enveloped the entire malevolent entity. Using the power of the spiritual treasure to forcibly contain the malevolent entity would be stronger than simply sealing it. The folding fan continuously compressed the malevolent entity¡¯s power, gradually shrinking itself. However, before it could return to its original size, the folding fan trembled slightly. Dazzling streams of light flowed on the folding fan, causing Wu Renxu to furrow his brows. He stepped forward and pointed at the folding fan. Sensing the situation within the folding fan, Wu Renxu was shocked and wasted no time, quickly retreating tens of meters away while holding onto the folding fan. The malevolent entity reappeared in its original position, and Wu Renxu inspected the folding fan in his hand, noticing some damage on its surface. He frowned with a pang of heartache. In just a moment, his spiritual treasure was directly damaged. If he had delayed a moment longer, the entire spiritual treasure might have been torn apart, just like the seal earlier. It felt as if he had intended to contain not the nearly powerless malevolent entity before him, but the malevolent entity in its full strength. Seeing Wu Renxu retreat, both Tang Shouchang and Zhang Chaoyun were momentarily stunned. Tang Shouchang¡¯s figure flowed, intercepting the malevolent entity that intended to flee. ¡°Once this malevolent entity is sealed, its power will undergo mutation, and with our current methods, we cannot seal it,¡± Wu Renxu said in a deep voice. After two consecutive failures, if the initial failure with the formation seal was deemed an accident, now that even the spiritual treasure failed, it was inevitable. Especially since the spiritual treasure was connected to his own life force, Wu Renxu felt it more keenly. Then let¡¯s kill it!¡± Tang Shouchang said in a low voice. From Thousand Geese City to Feihuang City, it was tens of thousands of miles, which wasn¡¯t much for those in the Mountain Sea Realm. But if they didn¡¯t seal the malevolent entity and continued on like this, who knew what might happen along the way. The Mountain Sea Realm was strong, but on the Middle Continent, they weren¡¯t free to roam as they pleased. Zhang Chaoyun hesitated a bit, as it involved the Red Flame Gold, but he also knew that if they couldn¡¯ t seal it, going directly to Feihuang City was highly unrealistic. ¡°Even now, we can¡¯t kill it. This malevolent entity is truly formidable!¡± Wu Renxu shook his head. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Tang Shouchang slashed the malevolent entity back, looking at Wu Renxu with confusion. We previously cleared the power within this malevolent entity¡¯s body, which is its weakest but also its strongest stage,¡± Wu Renxu explained. As his words fell, he waved his paper fan, summoning a tornado that enveloped the malevolent entity. Wind blades tore through the air, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder. Wu Renxu exerted all his strength in this move, and although the malevolent entity continued to roar, its aura gradually diminished. However, when its aura dropped to a certain level, the malevolent entity¡¯s aura began to increase in reverse, with the efficiency of absorbing the surrounding elemental energy from the heavens and earth greatly enhanced. Even with the tornado around, it was unaffected. Tang Shouchang and the others furrowed their brows. They hadn¡¯t realized this characteristic of the malevolent entity when they hadn¡¯t pushed it to this extent earlier. This malevolent entity, it places its essence elsewhere. Not only does it naturally counter sealing, but with our current strength, the speed at which we can kill it is not as fast as its recovery speed,¡± Wu Renxu said. ¡°Cut off the supply of elemental energy from the heavens and earth, so it can¡¯t recover,¡± ZhangChaoyun suggested. ¡°No use. We can¡¯t completely cut off the elemental energy. This malevolent entity absorbs elemental energy from the void.¡± Tang Shouchang observed the malevolent entity, noting how it was absorbing and expelling elemental energy at the moment, and spoke with a resolute tone. ¡°No wonder Feihuang City is willing to offer rare treasures in exchange for this malevolent entity.¡± Zhang Chaoyun was also unsure of what to do at this moment. They couldn¡¯t kill it, nor could they seal it. Were they supposed to just wait here? Of course, if they couldn¡¯t kill or seal it, it must mean their strength wasn¡¯t sufficient. If they were in the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, or even in the middle stages, they could probably directly suppress the malevolent entity. So, should they invite a strong individual from the middle stages of the Mountain Sea Realm? There was a strong individual in the middle stages of the Mountain Sea Realm eighty thousand miles away. Although the journey would be somewhat lengthy it was feasible. ¡°No need for that,¡± Wu Renxu said, seemingly understanding the meaning in Tang Shouchang and the others¡¯ gazes. He shook his head and continued, ¡°This malevolent entity is most difficult to deal with at the moment. But if there is still plenty of resentment within its body, we can directly seal it using that resentment as a shell.¡± Wu Renxu stroked the damage on the folding fan. Although the spiritual treasure was harmed, it also allowed Wu Renxu to understand the malevolent entity¡¯s characteristics more clearly. One had to admit, this malevolent entity¡¯s characteristics were indeed formidable. For humans or beasts, this level would undoubtedly be their weakest, but not for this malevolent entity. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Zhang Chaoyun asked, somewhat uncertain. Feed it with its own resentment, let it recover, and then seal it in one fell swoop. We can still claim the reward in Feihuang City!¡± Wu Renxu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke. No, with this malevolent entity¡¯s power, ordinary resentment would be of little use. Besides, there¡¯s a Monster King guarding the malevolent entity¡¯s nest thousands of miles away. This malevolent entity won¡¯t have a chance,¡± Tang Shouchang frowned. Currently, only one in ten sects remained in the Thousand Geese Mountains, and those that survived were only in remote areas. So many people died just to restore this malevolent entity¡¯s power. It was evident how voracious this malevolent entity was. To feed it to the point where it could be sealed, who knew how much more blood it would need. As for using malevolent entity beasts as fodder, the Monster King wouldn¡¯t tolerate it, and afterward, the Monster King would likely retaliate against Thousand Geese City even more fiercely. At present, they couldn¡¯t seal the malevolent entity, and it wasn¡¯t realistic to hide while throwing the malevolent entity into the malevolent entity¡¯s nest. In the end, the malevolent entity would surely escape. Wu Renxu remained silent, turning to look at Zhang Chaoyun. His own opinion alone didn¡¯t count for much, but if someone supported him, it would lead to a different outcome. Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s expression fluctuated, torn between his desire for the Red Flame Gold. For so many years, he had been searching for it, but to no avail. It wasn¡¯t that there were no leads, but the places where he received information were beyond his ability to capture with his strength and resources. Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s method of cultivation was slightly different from others. His lineage emphasized the unity of self and object. The long spear in his hand was not only his spiritual treasure but also the embodiment of his path in the Mountain Sea Realm. The stronger the spear, the faster Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s cultivation speed. However, a battle in the past had damaged the spear, directly halting Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s progress for decades, with no advancement whatsoever. Now he had the opportunity to restore the spear, and perhaps even advance further. How could Zhang Chaoyun not be tempted? After all, if he missed this chance, Zhang Chaoyun didn¡¯t know if there would be another opportunity or if he would encounter a better choice. ¡°What do you propose?¡± Zhang Chaoyun hesitated for a moment, his expression gradually becoming resolute. ¡°The reward in Feihuang City includes not only the Red Flame Gold but also the Profound Heaven Fruit,¡± Wu Renxu said in a low voice, turning to lookat Tang Shouchang. ¡°If you agree to join us, the three of us will split it evenly, and later we can also give some to Brother Yu An. If you refuse, then today¡¯s matter will be solely borne by me and Brother Zhang.¡± Tang Shouchang stared at Wu Renxu with widened eyes, his voice tinged with bitterness. ¡°Are you suggesting using the remaining sects in the Thousand Geese Mountains as fodder for this malevolent entity?¡± ¡°Killing the malevolent entity inevitably involves sacrifice, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Wu Renxu chuckled softly, his eyes devoid of any burden. His sects were all within Thousand Geese City now. What did the other sects in the Thousand Geese Mountains have to do with him? After so many deaths already, he didn¡¯t care if a few more died. The Red Flame Gold and the Profound Heaven Fruit were never within reach before. But today, as long as they sealed the malevolent entity, all these treasures could be obtained. ¡°You¡¯re mad! This is an act of evil!¡± Tang Shouchang exclaimed sharply. The malevolent entity has lurked here for a long time. The surviving sects may not be untainted,¡± Zhang Chaoyun murmured. Tang Shouchang turned to look at Zhang Chaoyun, his excited expression gradually solidifying. Clearly, no matter what he said, he couldn¡¯t change their minds. For the sake of rare treasures, for the sake of advancing further in martial arts, a little sacrifice in their eyes was nothing. They might even directly attribute it to the malevolent entity. To outsiders, they could appear kind and benevolent, even risking their lives, just as they did when they came to kill the malevolent entity earlier. But when it came to significant benefits, their choices would always lean towards themselves. ¡°Brother Tang, there¡¯s no need for that. We don¡¯t need every surviving sect in the Thousand Geese Mountains. The malevolent entity doesn¡¯t need to feast so extravagantly,¡± Wu Renxu said. Tang Shouchang remained silent, just watching the two. ¡°As long as you don¡¯t stop us, you¡¯ll still have a share of the reward when the time comes.¡± Wu Renxu continued, flipping his folding fan in his hand and starting to drive away the malevolent entity. Sensing a weakening in one position, the malevolent entity immediately charged towards it. Tang Shouchang watched as Wu Renxu and the others gradually moved away, tightly gripping the blade in his hand. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After a moment, Tang Shouchang stepped back with his right foot, following from a distance. He would keep an eye on the two, preventing them from doing anything too outrageous. Meanwhile, at the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei used his soul power to slay the corrupted creatures. Fortunately, these creatures were only tainted by the malevolent entity¡¯s energy. Otherwise, with Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, it would have been difficult to completely destroy them. ¡¯ The sect¡¯s defensive formation remained activated, and Chen Fei floated in the air with his eyes closed, recuperating. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and he looked into the distance, a sense of foreboding rising within him. Chapter 697 - Chapter 697: The Map Revealed Chapter 697: The Map Revealed Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The piercing roar reverberated through the Thousand Geese Mountain as Wu Renxu occasionally waved the paper fan in his hand, unleashing massive wind blades that ruthlessly sliced through the bodies of the malevolent entity. With their blood essence depleted, these malevolent entity not only lost their strength but also their speed, becoming no better than ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Tang Shouchang followed behind. Along the hundreds of miles they traveled, they found the sects deserted, their mountain gates broken. Obviously, they had been corrupted by the malevolent entity beforehand. The destructive power of this malevolent entity exceeded Tang Shouchang¡¯s expectations. If they had discovered this a little later, all the sects in the Thousand Geese Mountain might have been wiped out, and the losses to Thousand Geese City would have been astonishing. ¡°Could it be that all the sects near the Thousand Geese Mountain have been destroyed?¡± Zhang Chaoyun frowned. These sects, to some extent, were considered assets of Thousand Geese City. The offerings received from these sects every year amounted to a considerable sum. The reason for seizing Thousand Geese City after breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm was precisely to share in these profits. But now, with so many sects disappearing in the Thousand Geese Mountain, not a single one left within hundreds of miles, other areas were likely not faring any better. The future income of Thousand Geese City will decline significantly for a considerable period. At that time, the disciples of the four major sects of Thousand Geese City will have to gather resources from various locations in the Thousand Geese Mountain themselves. Alternatively, they could wait for sects from other places to migrate and help the Thousand Geese Mountain flourish again, but this undoubtedly requires some time. ¡°That malevolent entity is running in that direction, indicating that it knows there are enough people ahead for it to devour,¡± Wu Renxu remained calm as ever. Wu Renxu wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about whether the other sects in the Thousand Geese Mountain lived or died. While the resources they offered were decent, compared to the Red Flame Gold and the Profound Heaven Fruit, they were insignificant. At this moment, Wu Renxu¡¯s only concern was to seal the malevolent entity as quickly as possible and then collect the reward in Feihuang City. ¡°Well, it seems there is still one sect left,¡± Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s expression suddenly changed slightly. Due to his cultivation technique, Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s perception was quite keen, and he had already sensed the gathering of energy and blood hundreds of miles ahead. Moments later, Wu Renxu also sensed it, a faint smile appearing on his face, while the malevolent entity ahead had long since been discovered and was now desperately rushing towards that discovery. The malevolent entity faintly sensed the intentions of the three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators behind it, but with the opportunity to devour enough blood essence, it had no intention of letting this chance slip away. After all, only with sufficient blood essence could its strength recover, giving it a greater hope of escaping pursuit. At present, it had no resistance whatsoever. Tang Shouchang followed behind, being the last to sense the energy and blood fluctuations ahead. Observing the surrounding terrain, Tang Shouchang¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but change slightly. Primordial Sword Sect? Tang Shouchang had served as the rotating city lord for the past year, and sects like Primordial Sword Sect, with peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, naturally needed Tang Shouchang¡¯s permission to enter the Thousand Geese Mountain. The location of Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate was quite poor, lacking in resources. Therefore, Tang Shouchang had a rather deep impression of this matter. What¡¯s more, it was just recently that Chen Fei from Primordial Sword Sect had timely discovered the situation with the malevolent entity, preventing the disaster from escalating further. Tang Shouchang¡¯s figure turned into a shadow as he appeared beside Wu Renxu and the others. ¡°Brother Tang, have you figured things out?¡± Wu Renxu¡¯s face showed a hint of a smile upon sensing Tang Shouchang¡¯s arrival. While Wu Renxu didn¡¯ t feel burdened by such actions, having an extra companion was naturally preferable. ¡°Up ahead is Primordial Sword Sect. As I mentioned before, someone from this sect discovered the presence of this malevolent entity ahead of time,¡± Tang Shouchang spoke in a solemn tone. Wu Renxu furrowed his brow slightly, looking at Tang Shouchang. ¡°Brother Tang, what do you mean?¡± ¡°This sect has contributed to Thousand Geese City. We can¡¯t let this sect become the malevolent entity¡¯s blood feast!¡± Tang Shouchang stared at Wu Renxu. Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun fell silent for a moment. After a while, Wu Renxu raised his head and said, ¡°Brother Tang, you should know that I am seeking the Profound Heaven Fruit, and I have been searching for it for over a decade.¡± Seeing the look in Wu Renxu¡¯s eyes, Tang Shouchang couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill in his heart. Was he resorting to any means necessary to achieve his goal? ¡°The younger generation timely discovered the malevolent entity, which is a great merit. But now that we cannot seal the malevolent entity, we can only let them continue to contribute to eliminating it,¡± Wu Renxu said expressionlessly. If you can gain merit, then gain it again! ¡°No, if this gets out, it will chill the hearts of many!¡± Tang Shouchang exclaimed loudly. ¡°It won¡¯t spread. Unless Brother Tang speaks of it externally?¡± Wu Renxu shook his head, staring at Tang Shouchang, with Zhang Chaoyun joining his gaze. Wu Renxu didn¡¯t intend to kill Tang Shouchang. The four major sects of Thousand Geese City rose and fell together; their interests were already intertwined. If discord arose among the four, Thousand Geese City would collapse entirely, and everyone would suffer. With this statement, Wu Renxu was reminding Tang Shouchang not to forget his true position. Tang Shouchang glanced at Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. It was evident that they had no intention of changing to another sect and had chosen Primordial Sword Sect. This place was remote enough, and the Energy and blood fluctuations from afar were strong enough to fully satisfy the need to seal the malevolent entity. Moreover, they had heard of Primordial Sword Sect. It was just a sect that had recently moved into the Thousand Geese Mountain, with no significant background or connection to them. Compared to other sects that had been established for hundreds or even thousands of years, choosing a sect with no affiliation to Thousand Geese City like this seemed to be the best choice. Besides, with the risk of encountering unexpected situations during the malevolent entity¡¯s expulsion, it was better to seal the malevolent entity sooner rather than later. ¡°You two¡­¡± Tang Shouchang pointed at them, snorted angrily, and turned to leave. With Tang Shouchang¡¯s strength alone, he couldn¡¯t stop Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. Even if they were to break ties, it would yield no results. Seeing Tang Shouchang leave, Wu Renxu shook his head slightly, feeling that Tang Shouchang was too rigid. Exchanging a glance with Zhang Chaoyun, Wu Renxu waved the paper fan in his hand and continued to drive the malevolent entity forward. In just a moment, Wu Renxu and the others could already see a mountain gate ahead, its formation circulating with a sharp and restrained aura. Such a formation¡¯s power was decent for Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators, but for Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, it was too weak. Breaking it would be a simple matter. Inside Primordial Sword Sect, everyone had already relaxed slightly. However, with the appearance of the malevolent entity¡¯s main body, that inexplicable sense of dread resurfaced, even stronger than before. In the sky, Chen Fei looked at the malevolent entity dozens of miles away and the faint presence of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators behind it, feeling a sinking sensation in his heart. Why was the malevolent entity here? Why hadn¡¯t these Mountain Sea Realm cultivators slain it? Chen Fei had no answers. But Primordial Sword Sect was in danger! Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing outside the formation. The Nine Revolutions of the Universe circulated, his momentum rising, but soon he forcibly restrained it, compressing it within his body. ¡°Elders, what is the meaning of this?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed from afar. ¡°His perception is indeed sharp!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Wu Renxu chuckled softly. Just now, he and Zhang Chaoyun intentionally restrained their auras, especially since the malevolent entity was still ahead, which would disturb the surrounding spiritual energy. As a result, this junior still sensed them. He was talented, but it was a pity. ¡°This junior seems a bit suspicious. Let¡¯s act together,¡± Zhang Chaoyun looked at Chen Fei from afar, sensing the faint fluctuations emanating from him and furrowing his brow. Wu Renxu glanced at Zhang Chaoyun with some surprise. Zhang Chaoyun had the strongest perception among them. If he said something was suspicious, then this Combined Aperture Tempering realm junior was probably indeed different. ¡°Agreed!¡± Wu Renxu didn¡¯t object. The strongest in Primordial Sword Sect was only at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Killing this junior directly would prevent any further trouble. Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun no longer concealed their presence, shaking off the malevolent entity and flying straight towards Chen Fei. In less than a moment, the two arrived within a mile of Chen Fei. Seeing that Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun didn¡¯t even respond to his earlier question, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed. Just as he was about to move, he suddenly realized that he couldn¡¯t move at all. Wu Renxu looked at Chen Fei, pressing down with the paper fan in his hand, as if a mountain were pressing down on Chen Fei¡¯s shoulders. Under the tremendous force, Chen Fei¡¯s bones all over his body made cracking sounds. With Zhang Chaoyun warning about Chen Fei¡¯s suspiciousness, Wu Renxu naturally went all out. In the Mountain Sea Realm, without any injuries and only a partial loss of elemental energy, one could say they were still at their peak. With such power, facing a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator with all their might, let alone two Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, even one could easily slay a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator in an instant. Feeling the weight pressing down on his body, Chen Fei realized the difference between Combined Aperture Tempering realm and Mountain Sea Realm cultivators was immense. Compared to them, he was far too inferior. In Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the roaring of the dragon and elephant continued, his body trembling violently. Just as he was about to forcibly break free from the weight, Zhang Chaoyun appeared before him. ¡°Such depth¡­¡± At close range, Zhang Chaoyun clearly sensed the power Chen Fei possessed at this moment. Any other Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator would likely have been crushed into a pulp by now. Yet, Chen Fei was only immobilized under the pressure, and he was even gathering strength to break free from the restraint. How could a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator achieve such a feat? In the past, if Zhang Chaoyun had encountered a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator with such depth, without conflicting interests, he would have chosen to show respect, as the possibility of the other party breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm was not low. But now, they had reached a dead end. Reconciliation? How could they reconcile? Should he bow his head and apologize to Wu Renxu with a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator? Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s eyes became sharp. Even in this situation, if that was the case, then he would simply kill this junior directly, ensuring that he would never have the opportunity to become their enemy again! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The spear in Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s hand thrust forward, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth roaring like an enraged dragon. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, there was nothing but the blade of the spear. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Fei roared angrily, the immense power of the dragon and elephant forcefully breaking free from the restraint, placing the Qjanyuan Sword in front of him as a shield. ¡°Boom!¡± The blade of the spear collided with the Qjanyuan Sword, awakening its dormant spiritual essence. Brilliant sword light burst forth in an instant. Chapter 698 - Chapter 698: Breakthrough Chapter 698: Breakthrough Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation But compared to Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s Slaughter Spirit Spear, the just completed Qianyuan Sword undoubtedly falls short. Moreover, Chen Fei had just broken free from Wu Renxu¡¯s restraint, and at this moment, the elemental energy on his body had no time to be infused into the Qianyuan Sword, making the sword even weaker. With just a collision between the spear and the sword, the Qianyuan Sword couldn¡¯t withstand the force and crashed towards Chen Fei1 s chest. Chen Fei grasped the Qianyuan Sword with both arms, but from his palms onwards, flesh and blood shattered into pieces in an instant, all the way up, from wrists, arms, shoulders, turning into a mist of blood diffusing in all directions. In just the blink of an eye, Chen Fei¡¯s arms were reduced to mere bones, which were now riddled with cracks as if a slight touch would turn them into bone dust. ¡°Bang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword slammed into Chen Fei¡¯s chest, emitting a dull sound, the sharp force of the spear swirling and pulverizing Chen Fei¡¯s entire body, clothes, skin, flesh, tendons, and bones in the chest instantly turning into a mass of pulp, unrecognizable. His internal organs, limbs, and bones trembled violently, countless flesh and blood unable to withstand the force, detaching from Chen Fei¡¯s body. In the distance, Chen Fei¡¯s clone, unable to bear the shared damage, burst apart in an instant, dissipating into nothingness. A massive sonic boom cloud appeared in the sky, and Chen Fei¡¯s body was thrown backward. Every moment, flesh and blood turned into pulp flying away, Chen Fei clearly watching as his fleshy form almost turned into a skeleton. ¡°Boom!¡± In the thunderous roar, Chen Fei crashed straight into the ground, smashing through countless layers of soil, completely buried. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique could forcibly suppress foreign powers in the body, then assimilate them, growing stronger with each battle! But everything has its limits. The combined force of two intact Mountain Sea Realm experts exceeded the maximum force the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could suppress. While Chen Fei¡¯s physique passed the test, his elemental energy, mental state, and spiritual soul had not undergone transformation, utterly incapable of manifesting the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s strongest state. In just an instant, Chen Fei was almost turned into a mass of blood mist! This is the vast difference between the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Mountain Sea Realm. Inside the Primordial Sword Sect, onlookers watched in horror as Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s spear struck Chen Fei down. Along with the resounding shock, their hearts trembled violently. What had just happened? Why did the Mountain Sea Realm experts from Thousand Geese City target Chen Fei? What did they do wrong to deserve such treatment? Since moving into the Thousand Geese Mountain, disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect rarely appeared in Thousand Geese City, and they never clashed with other sects in the Thousand Geese Mountain. In such a remote location, there were hardly any other sects bothering the Primordial Sword Sect. But even in such tranquility, quietly cultivating within their mountain gates, why would someone come knocking at their door, especially someone as powerful as a Mountain Sea Realm expert! Why, indeed! Zhang Chaoyun lowered his spear and stood still, while Wu Renxu approached him. Wu Renxu had been watching from the sidelines, witnessing Chen Fei being struck down by a single spear, his flesh and organs turned to pulp, except for his head, everything else on his body reduced to nothing. Such injuries, even in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, would undoubtedly result in death, unless there was a unique talent awakened within the Nine Divine Palace. However, it must be admitted that when Chen Fei broke free from the restraint, Wu Renxu was also somewhat surprised. The younger generation of the Primordial Sword Sect actually possesses such prowess, being able to confront a Mountain Sea Realm expert head-on. It¡¯s been many years since Wu Renxu has seen such a sight. However, a dead genius is no longer a genius. On the Middle Continent, there are geniuses born every moment, but in the end, only a very small number truly reach the Mountain Sea Realm. Wu Renxu turned to glance at the formation of the Primordial Sword Sect, and with a slight movement of his folding fan, a massive wind blade condensed out of thin air, descending before the sword shadows of the formation could even be unleashed. Though the formation of the Primordial Sword Sect is formidable, in the eyes of a Mountain Sea Realm expert, it¡¯s nothing more than an inanimate object, and they have too many methods to break it. ¡°Hum!¡± As the formation shattered, the entire mountain gate of the Primordial Sword Sect trembled violently, some peaks cracking, rocks tumbling down, as if it were the end of the world. The disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect paled, their strength being inconsequential in the face of the Mountain Sea Realm. Chi Defeng tightly grasped Lan Yunzhi¡¯s hand, looking at the figures in the sky and the terrifying aura of the evil creature tens of miles away, his face ashen. Si Yinan stood beside Si Yuanhai, a second-tier peak Evil kneeling on the ground, its demeanor eerie. Their usual cunning and eerie demeanor, in the face of the abyss-like aura of the Mountain Sea Realm, completely lost all resistance. Indeed, what kind of power could they muster to resist such greatness as the Mountain Sea Realm? As Chen Fei was struck down from the sky, the entire Primordial Sword Sect was also completely scattered in spirit. Zhang Chaoyun swept a glance at the Primordial Sword Sect and then turned to fly towards the deep crater on the ground. Although knowing that the young disciple was undoubtedly dead, Zhang Chaoyun still wanted to confirm, to prevent any oversight. ¡°Hum!¡± As Zhang Chaoyun was halfway there, suddenly ripples emanated from the ground, and then the entire ground undulated like the surface of water, some debris rolling into the deep pit. A peculiar aura condensed from the depths of the earth, then spread out. Zhang Chaoyun frowned, looking up at the sky. He didn¡¯t know when, but the sky, which had just been clear for miles, was now roiling with clouds. More importantly, the elemental energy of the world could surge. Initially, the range was only about a mile, but in the blink of an eye, it had spread to tens of miles away. ¡°You haven¡¯t died in such a situation, yet you still have the strength to choose to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm!¡± Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s gaze carried some astonishment as he moved his spear, and a huge spear beam shot straight into the deep pit. ¡°Boom!¡± Like an earth dragon rolling, countless massive cracks spread out from where the spear beam landed. However, even after this spear strike, the tumult of the world¡¯s elemental energy did not dissipate, that mysterious and enigmatic aura still pervading. Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s expression condensed. His previous spear beam had directly locked onto the underground aura, and now that Chen Fei¡¯s aura had disappeared below, why was the disturbance in the elemental energy of the world still continuing? Suddenly, Zhang Chaoyun turned his head to the right. Several miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s aura appeared, and the surrounding elemental energy of the world was madly surging towards Chen Fei. As Chen Fei continued to absorb this elemental energy of the world, the terrifying injuries on his body were recovering at an astonishing speed. Chen Fei had not yet broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm, but he took advantage of the gathering of elemental energy of the world during the breakthrough process to opportunistically repair the severe injuries inside his body. If it weren¡¯t for the restorative power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the injuries Chen Fei had just sustained would undoubtedly have been fatal. Looking up at Zhang Chaoyun and the others, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but acknowledge that in the face of two Mountain Sea Realm experts at their peak, his current strength was far from enough to resist. Even when Wu Renxu launched his attack, Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual soul didn¡¯t have time to react and move himself away. This was the difference in their realms. Faced with this situation, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have many options. He could abandon everyone from the Primordial Sword Sect and flee far away. Or he could break through to the Mountain Sea Realm! Wu Renxu looked at Chen Fei, exchanged a glance with Zhang Chaoyun, then his figure suddenly disappeared, charging straight towards Chen Fei. They were experienced in the difficulty of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, and they naturally understood how arduous it was, especially in a situation where there was no one to disturb them. For the young disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect to choose to break through in such circumstances, there was almost no chance of success. ButWu Renxu and the others couldn¡¯t just let Chen Fei break through. Even if the probability was small, they had to snuff out this possibility. ¡°Hum!¡± A mountainous shadow swept over where Chen Fei stood, but Chen Fei had already disappeared. The same move wouldn¡¯t catch Chen Fei twice in a row, especially now that he was undergoing a drastic transformation in his spiritual soul as he attempted to break through. In this state of transformation, Chen Fei¡¯s perception had reached the strongest level in history, allowing him to observe the traces of Wu Renxu¡¯s attack. Seeing that his attack hadn¡¯t landed on Chen Fei and witnessing Chen Fei flashing to a dozen miles away, Wu Renxu¡¯s brow furrowed deeper. ¡°Teleportation?¡± Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. Just now, Zhang Chaoyun had been somewhat puzzled as to how Chen Fei had evaded his attack underground. Now, witnessing Chen Fei teleporting, Zhang Chaoyun understood. But how could a human possess the teleportation talent of a monster? What¡¯s more, talents like this should only be unlocked in the Mountain Sea Realm. Wu Renxu recalled the rumors he had heard about the Black Divine in Feihuang City, pondering. However, none of this mattered now. The stronger Chen Fei appeared at this moment, the more determined they became to slay him. ¡°Shoo!¡± A spear beam traversed the heavens and the earth, cutting across the sky, lingering for a long time. But Chen Fei had already moved to another area. Because of his breakthrough, Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation talent was greatly affected. Previously, with just one teleportation, he could travel up to sixty miles away and could perform it multiple times without interruption. But now, due to the transformation of his spiritual soul, each teleportation covered only a dozen miles. ¡°If you dare to teleport again, I will first bathe the area below in blood, letting them pave the way to the underworld for you!¡± Seeing Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s attack miss, Wu Renxu looked at Chen Fei, his voice chilling. Chen Fei¡¯s figure hesitated slightly, and a cold smile appeared on Wu Renxu¡¯s face. Chen Fei, with his head initially lowered, slowly lifted it, his gaze piercing Wu Renxu. ¡°If they die because of you, I, Chen Fei, swear to the heavens, that I will break through your sect¡¯s gates in the future, sever your heritage, and none of you in your entire sect will escape alive. Everyone related to you will pay the price for what you¡¯ve done today!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t loud, but it echoed like thunder in the ears of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. ¡°How daring!¡± Wu Renxu¡¯ s eyes widened, and the elemental energy within him suddenly surged, his speed increasing several times compared to before, charging straight towards Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Zhang Chaoyun narrowed his eyes, his gaze full of coldness. How many years had it been since he had been threatened by a mere Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator like this? It was simply audacious and ignorant! Chen Fei looked at the two of them, his figure flashing continuously, appearing more than thirty miles away. His entire body¡¯s strength began to sublimate without reservation. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s aura change, the elemental energy of the world within dozens of miles suddenly boiled, swirling around him like the eye of a storm. Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual soul trembled violently, and in the next moment, all external constraints suddenly disappeared. Chen Fei opened his eyes to find the surroundings transformed. Countless streams of light flashed before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. This was the void, where myriad talents converged! Chapter 699 - Chapter 699: Mountain Sea Talent Chapter 699: Mountain Sea Talent Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Heavenly Heart Scripture, it was said that when reaching the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm and sublimating all the internal power, stepping into the void, there would be a dislocation between the external world and the void. In other words, while a quarter of an hour might pass in the void, in the real world, it was actually just an instant. The breakthrough in the Mountain Sea Realm, to outsiders, appeared to be a matter of moments, either successful or ending in a failed metamorphosis of the spirit, with victory hanging by a thread. The amount of time spent searching for talent within the void depended entirely on the depth of the individual¡¯s own accumulation. For many at the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm, even before breaking through the void, the reserves within their bodies had been exhausted. However, such cases were rare. Most failures occurred after breaking through the void, with much of their power depleted, leaving no strength to drag the talent back into the divine palace. In this void, merely seeing a talent didn¡¯t mean you had mastered it; rather, you had to expend your own power to bring that talent back. The stronger the talent, the more power it required, which was why the Heavenly Heart Scripture advised to first bring the talent back into the body before considering it. Breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm was the most crucial. Whether one¡¯s talent was strong or not, that was all secondary. Compared to weak talent, being unable to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm was the most regrettable thing. Chen Fei controlled his consciousness to roam forward, with each step consuming his strength. Fortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s foundation then was truly profound. Especially since Chen Fei could utilize his soul, compared to other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realms, this foundation was sufficient for Chen Fei to expend an extremely long time. In less than a moment, Chen Fei arrived before those flowing lights. Each beam of light was exceptionally dazzling, like the most magnificent treasures in the world, making it irresistible to embrace them. Chen Fei reached out his palm and touched the nearest light cluster in front of him. Instantly, a brief piece of information appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. [Self-Healing: Accelerated the healing of bodily injuries.] The talents in the void encompassed everything. Apart from some talents within the small world of the body, there were also talents recorded in the entire vast world. As the saying went, ¡°the traces remained when the wild geese passed by.¡± As long as a talent had appeared in this world, it could be found in the void, but one had to venture deep into the void to have the chance to see it. However, seeing it didn¡¯t mean you could pull that talent back into your body. The closer the distance, the easier it was to awaken it. Talents like self-healing, which everyone possessed, naturally seemed somewhat rudimentary. As the martial artist¡¯s realm improved, their self-healing ability actually continued to strengthen. Once choosing this talent to incorporate into the divine palace, the self-healing ability should greatly enhance. To what extent it could be heightened depended entirely on how the practitioner developed this talent later on. However, it was thought that it might not surpass the self-healing speed bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique. Various thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators probably had already dragged back their self-healing talent by now, but Chen Fei didn¡¯t feel weak at this moment, so naturally, he couldn¡¯t do the same. Chen Fei released his palm and inserted his hand into another nearby light cluster. [Great Strength: Increases the body¡¯s strength.] Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Enhancing the strength of his physique seemed to fit his requirements. After all, due to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique, Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength far exceeded those of the same level. With this talent, Chen Fei could amplify his advantages on the basis of his previous strength. In the path of martial arts, supplementing weaknesses with strengths was crucial, but sometimes, reinforcing strengths could further enhance a martial artist¡¯s combat power. Mediocrity could handle all situations, but it might also mean being unable to handle any situation at all. Chen Fei remembered the position of the light cluster and withdrew his hand. His body darted forward, and he inserted his hand into another light cluster. [Agility: Enhances body agility.] It was another basic enhancement to the body. Chen Fei withdrew his hand and began to dash towards the depths of the void. With his hands spread open, Chen Fei brushed past various light clusters along the way, with information about various talents appearing in his perception. Compared to the previous light clusters, as he moved forward, the abilities of the talents became more specialized and stronger. [Moderate Self-Healing] A piece of information from a light cluster startled Chen Fei. The same talent could be categorized into different levels? Chen Fei¡¯s body continued to move, leaping over these dense light clusters until suddenly, the space ahead cleared, and the light clusters became sparse. Chen Fei suddenly realized that the previous light clusters probably contained relatively basic talents, such as self-healing and strength enhancement, which many people might naturally possess from birth, like those born with innate strength. However, at this current position, the difficulty naturally increased. Chen Fei surged forward, his right hand brushing past another light cluster. [Swordsmanship Affinity] This talent was excellent. Martial artists possessing this talent would find their practice of all sword techniques to be twice as effective, and the power of their swordsmanship would also be higher than others. However, Chen Fei himself possessed an exceptional aptitude for all techniques, making Swordsmanship Affinity unnecessary for him to gain an advantage. Continuing deeper into the void, with forty percent of his body¡¯s strength expended, Chen Fei was already considering turning back when a light cluster appeared before him. Chen Fei had set a limit for himself: once he crossed this limit, regardless of whether he encountered a talent that completely satisfied him, he would immediately make a decision. Although Chen Fei¡¯s foundation was stronger than other peak Combined Aperture Tempering realms, it wasn¡¯t to the point of complete disregard. When the time came for a decision, a decision had to be made. Chen Fei looked at the light cluster before him. Compared to the others, this light cluster¡¯s color was deeper, and faintly, Chen Fei seemed to see the shadow of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique within it. Suppressing Dragon Elephant? Chen Fei shifted his body and approached the light cluster, extending his hand into it. [Domain Suppression: Damage Reduction] Within the light cluster, Chen Fei saw six massive elephant feet suppressing the four directions, while the basic information of the talent also appeared in his mind. Damage reduction, extending beyond one¡¯s bodily limits. One elephant foot raised the body¡¯s limit by half. If the Domain Suppression talent were to be perfected, it would directly increase the body¡¯s endurance limit by three tenths. ¡°Is this talent triggered by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique? Or does such a divine beast as the Suppressing Dragon Elephant truly exist?¡± Chen Fei felt some confusion in his mind, but it didn¡¯t hinder his actions of drawing in the Domain Suppression talent at this moment. Compared to the other talents he had just seen, Domain Suppression was precisely what Chen Fei needed most at the moment. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique itself grew stronger with each battle. As long as the damage received didn¡¯t exceed the body¡¯s endurance limit, one could turn external forces into one¡¯s own. Once Chen Fei mastered the Domain Suppression talent, not only would his safety be enhanced in the future, but even his combat power would directly increase. In other words, with Domain Suppression complementing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique, one talent would exhibit the effects of two talents. Strength to strengthen! Dragging the light cluster, Chen Fei¡¯s speed in leaping through the void suddenly slowed down. Fortunately, Chen Fei still had sixty percent of his strength remaining in his body at this moment, so there was no need to worry about lacking strength. Dragging along the way, when passing by the light cluster of the Great Strength talent, Chen Fei attempted to pull it up together. However, Chen Fei¡¯s body shook violently, almost being torn in half. Chen Fei was startled and quickly released the Great Strength talent¡¯s light cluster, realizing that his current soul simply couldn¡¯t handle the power of two talents. ¡°There¡¯s also the divine palace. The strength of the divine palace only allows for the existence of one talent. Unless there¡¯s another way to strengthen the divine palace, this is the limit.¡± Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he continued dragging the Domain Suppression talent back to its original position. Finally, when only ten percent of his body¡¯s strength remained, Chen Fei finally dragged the Domain Suppression talent back to where he had started. As the light cluster slowly dissipated along with Chen Fei¡¯s body, in reality, Chen Fei¡¯s tightly closed eyes suddenly opened wide. At this moment, Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun were still thirty miles away. Chen Fei had spent so much time searching for talents in the void, yet in reality, it was truly just an instant, as if the real world had been frozen in time. Between different creatures, the concept of time varies. Mayflies, for example, live only for a day, born in the morning and dying by evening. In the eyes of a mayfly, everything appears to pass by extremely quickly, and its time dimension is completely different from that of other creatures. The void seems more like a higher-dimensional place, capable of possessing such magical effects. ¡°Crackle!¡± As Chen Fei brought back the Domain Suppression talent, the surrounding primordial energy of heaven and earth began to emit a tremendous roar, crazily surging into Chen Fei¡¯s body. If the talent hadn¡¯t been brought back and the soul hadn¡¯t undergone metamorphosis, facing such primordial energy of heaven and earth, a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm martial artist would undoubtedly be directly burst. To avoid being burst, one would have to halt the process of sublimation and willingly admit failure in the breakthrough. Chen Fei inwardly inspected his body, and in the invisible parts of his body, a light cluster emerged, resembling a towering mountain, which was the unique divine palace of the Mountain Sea Realm. At this moment, a part of Chen Fei¡¯s soul took residence in the divine palace, accompanied by the powerful talent of Domain Suppression. Meanwhile, the original talent of Shifting remained within the primary soul. ¡°Talent discovered: Domain Suppression!¡± [Talent: Domain Suppression (Mastery)] The information of Domain Suppression appeared on the panel. This talent, which Chen Fei had just dragged back, had unexpectedly reached the mastery level. According to the Heavenly Heart Scripture, the majority of talents obtained by peak Combined Aperture Tempering realms upon breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm were in a very basic state. To enhance talents, one had to continuously use them and comprehend the mysteries within. Yet, at this moment, Domain Suppression had directly reached mastery level. Chen Fei¡¯s ability to reduce damage instantly reached one-tenth of his body¡¯s limit. With the stabilization of the soul and talent within the divine palace, the primordial energy of heaven and earth, sweeping over tens of miles in all directions, seemed as if it were about to condense into liquid, madly washing over Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei had truly stepped into the Mountain Sea Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Twenty miles away, Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun witnessed this scene, their eyes widening slightly. Had Chen Fei succeeded in his breakthrough? How could it be so smooth! Breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm was not just a matter of life and death; it was a hurdle that had stopped countless geniuses. Many had prepared for decades, even longer, searching for various treasures, only to end in failure. This youngster actually completed the transition in such a situation! Chapter 700 - Chapter 700: Crushing the Ancient Era Chapter 700: Crushing the Ancient Era Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Take advantage of his breakthrough and kill him!¡± Wu Renxu¡¯s voice was stern. This battle was beyond redemption. Only with one side falling could today1 s grudges be completely settled. Wu Renxu harbored no illusions; he didn¡¯t believe there was any possibility of reconciliation between the two sides. Now, they could only seize the opportunity while the opponent had just broken through. They were unfamiliar with the strength of the Mountain Sea Realm, and had not yet cultivated the techniques of this realm. Thus, they were at their weakest. It was the perfect moment to strike and kill them. This junior was currently at their strongest and weakest simultaneously. The strongest, naturally because of their realm breakthrough. The Mountain Sea Realm was incomparable to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The weakest, disregarding their techniques, was solely due to the lack of control over their body at this moment, undoubtedly at its worst stage. Both Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun were of the Mountain Sea Realm and understood that moment of breakthrough, feeling as if the power within their bodies could shatter the heavens and earth. Of course, shattering was impossible; it was just the sudden surge of power creating an illusion. This illusion would gradually fade over time, returning to normal. It was merely an adaptation process and nothing significant. But during a life-and-death struggle, this illusion could lead to grave misjudgments. When strong contenders clash, it¡¯s all about that fine line. Once you make a wrong judgment, the outcome becomes self-evident. At this moment, Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun had to seize the opportunity of Chen Fei¡¯s unique state and completely wipe him out to eliminate future troubles! Chen Fei stood in midair, the Qianyuan Sword angled, watching as Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun charged towards him. According to the original plan, Chen Fei intended to wait until the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering technique reached Perfection before preparing to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. By then, his foundation would be solid, and he wouldn¡¯t miss out on satisfactory talent. But in this world, circumstances often force and entangle you. Chen Fei understood this, so he had almost spent all his time on cultivation, but in the end, he was still forced to this point. So, why force him! Stepping forward with his right foot, Chen Fei¡¯s footfall caused the sky to ripple violently. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing from his original position, and reappearing in front of Wu Renxu in an instant. Compared to when he was in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, after breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei immediately noticed the difference when he wielded the Heavenly Profound Sword. If in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei felt a certain barrier when mobilizing his spiritual essence, then now, Chen Fei truly understood the subtleties of spiritual essence. Various profound principles within the Heavenly Profound Sword flowed through Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. Although he hadn¡¯t simplified his practice with a panel, the proficiency of the Heavenly Profound Sword began to increase rapidly. Accumulating little by little, achieving greatness in the end! Under conditions that were completely impossible in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, forcibly practicing techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm, now that he had broken through, the previous difficulties instantly turned into a clear path. The proficiency of the Heavenly Profound Sword was originally in the Proficiency Realm. But as Chen Fei executed his techniques, in just a moment, it broke through to perfection. Countless sword elements swirled around Chen Fei¡¯s body, intertwining to form a sword array, and the sword array combined to create sword blades. In an instant, thousands of sword blades floated behind Chen Fei. As Chen Fei thrust his sword, thousands of icy sword blades surged towards Wu Renxu. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s sword technique, Wu Renxu¡¯s heart surged with astonishment. Was this the power that a newly breakthrough Mountain Sea Realm could possess? The aura emanating from this sword technique clearly demonstrated the exquisite application of spiritual essence. The only flaw was that the elemental force composing these sword blades at this moment was not entirely the power of the Mountain Sea Realm. While Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual essence had transformed and a divine palace had appeared within him, he had indeed stepped into the Mountain Sea Realm. However, the transformation of the Mountain Sea Realm, besides the spiritual essence, also involved elemental force, spiritual consciousness, and physical strength. Especially the physical strength and elemental force, they both required some time to complete the final step under the scouring of the world¡¯s elemental energy. At this moment, the elemental energy within dozens of miles around continued to surge into Chen Fei¡¯s body, completing the final step of transformation. Wu Renxu¡¯s emotions fluctuated, but his actions remained swift. The stronger Chen Fei appeared, the more determined Wu Renxu became to kill him. Wu Renxu pressed down with the folding fan in his hand, and the shadows of several mountains appeared in front of the sword blades. This was not the end; as Wu Renxu flipped the folding fan in his hand, dazzling light burst forth from it, followed by a tremendous force descending from the sky. Like a towering divine mountain, reaching the sky and standing firm, it upheld this world. And at this moment, this divine mountain shattered through the ages, pressing down towards Chen Fei. The air around Chen Fei resounded with explosions, then suddenly dissipated, and an incredibly terrifying imprisoning force emerged from all directions. Wu Renxu directly tapped into the origin of the spiritual treasure in his hand, revealing a lethal strike. After this move, it would be impossible for Wu Renxu¡¯s folding fan to recover without several years, or even a dozen years passing. The cost of this strike was undeniably deep. But Wu Renxu didn¡¯t want any surprises. In the span of one strike, he intended to forcibly suppress and kill Chen Fei, ensuring that he would forever remain here! Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s figure slid, leaving behind dozens of his own figures wherever he passed. These were not afterimages but manifestations of Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s clones. As Zhang Chaoyun reached Chen Fei¡¯s side, his spear lifted, and the dozens of figures of Zhang Chaoyun also raised their spear blades, thrusting them towards Chen Fei. The roar of an enraged dragon echoed in all directions! In previous encounters with evil creatures, neither of them had exerted themselves to this extent. But now, in order to slay Chen Fei, they threw caution to the wind. Ironically, this was an extremely ironic situation to occur at this moment. ¡°Boom!¡± Where the attacks landed, the entire void trembled, creating faint ripples, and the central area seemed to cave in. From afar, it seemed like a massive void had appeared in that place. After gazing at it for a moment, one¡¯s spiritual essence seemed to be forcibly pulled into it. And at this moment, Chen Fei was enveloped by this void, violently torn apart by its raging force! The elemental energy surging from dozens of miles around was instantly shredded, causing a tremendous disturbance that swept away the clouds gathered in the sky. In the eyes of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun, a hint of joy appeared. They could sense that their attacks hadn¡¯t missed but had landed squarely on Chen Fei. With the combined full force of both of them, even Tang Shouchang present here would be gravely injured and near death. This junior from the Primordial Sword Sect, despite just breaking through and displaying astonishing talent, was now facing certain death. At the very least, he would be critically injured to the point of near death. As long as they prevented the opponent from escaping using teleportation talent, this battle would be settled! A faint light emanated from the folding fan in Wu Renxu¡¯s hand, and within a radius of one mile, fluctuations in the elemental energy of the world appeared, with a hidden array forming beneath Wu Renxu¡¯s feet. As long as there was an array barrier, regardless of whether one was powerful or weak, it could prevent the breakthrough of teleportation talents. Before the formation of the array was complete, the space where the three collided attacks met had already restored itself, and Chen Fei¡¯s figure emerged. The body of the Qjanyuan Sword blocked the tip of Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s Slaughter Spirit Spear, while Chen Fei¡¯s left arm single-handedly supported the looming divine mountain above. In a state of flesh and blood, fragmented and shattered, everything that Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun had imagined would happen to Chen Fei did not occur at all. Instead, it was the divine mountain illusion on Chen Fei¡¯s left arm that, as Chen Fei exerted force with his left hand, began to emit a deafening cracking sound. ¡°Is this¡­ all you¡¯ve got?¡± Chen Fei lifted his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. His spine straightened slowly, and the divine mountain illusion on his left arm was forcibly lifted higher, emitting an ear-splitting noise. Their attacks were indeed powerful, nearly surpassing the limits of what Chen Fei¡¯s body could endure at the moment. But with the added talent of Domain Suppression, everything became entirely different. Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes in disbelief as they stared at the scene before them. Their combined attacks hadn¡¯t left the slightest injury on Chen Fei¡¯s body? What kind of talent had Chen Fei tapped into to possess such terrifying combat prowess? ¡°Die!¡± Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s entire body suddenly turned blood-red, including the Slaughter Spirit Spear in his hand, which also became a sea of blood-red. The burst of fierce momentum instantly soared into the sky. The Sundering Soldier Technique! Zhang Chaoyun had cultivated both the physical and spiritual aspects. By using the Sundering Soldier Technique at this moment, he was essentially shattering the Slaughter Spirit Spear, which was akin to shattering himself. The display of power by Chen Fei had startled Zhang Chaoyun. He knew that if he didn¡¯t go all out now, he might not even have a chance to go all out later. Wu Renxu gritted his teeth tightly. The landscape of mountains and rivers painted on the surface of the folding fan vanished in an instant, and the aura of the folding fan suddenly fell from the realm of spiritual treasures, losing all its radiance. But within a radius of several mile, a picturesque scene of rivers and mountains spread out in all directions, as if a new world had appeared in the sky. ¡°It¡¯s you who will die!¡± The thousands of sword blades that had just dissipated reappeared once again, forcibly fused together by Chen Fei, and collectively formed the Heaven- Piercing Sword Blade within the picturesque rivers and mountains. ¡°Roar!¡± Behind Chen Fei, in the void, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant manifested. Compared to when it was in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the illusion of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant at this moment became even larger. The illusion of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was so massive that it almost overshadowed the surrounding picturesque landscape. The proficiency of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering technique recorded on the panel was increasing at an astonishing rate at this moment. In the blink of an eye, it reached perfection. Whether it was due to the Domain Suppression talent, the breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm, or a combination of both, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering techniques underwent a tremendous transformation after withstanding the combined attack of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. With one hand gripping the giant sword, Chen Fei swept it horizontally in all directions. The Heavenly Profound Sword and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the combined force of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun, were completely integrated by Chen Fei. At this moment, they were fully unleashed. ¡°Hum!¡± A great sound with a rare silence! The giant sword swept across Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s Slaughter Spirit Spear, causing it to dim instantly. Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s body shook, and his arms holding the spear burst into a mist of blood in an instant, both arms lost. Zhang Chaoyun staggered backward, staring foolishly at the dissipating tip of the Slaughter Spirit Spear in his hand and the emptiness of his arms. His eyes were full of confusion. Before Zhang Chaoyun could comprehend what had happened, the giant sword had already continued its sweep. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The instinctual response of the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s spiritual essence awakened Zhang Chaoyun, prompting him to try to evade. However, he found himself completely stiffened, unable to move, and watched helplessly as the giant sword cleaved through his body. Flesh and blood shattered, boundless agony engulfing him. Zhang Chaoyun instinctively looked up at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with incomprehension and unwillingness. After all these years of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, he was now being slain by a junior who had just achieved the breakthrough. He hated it, oh, how he hated it! Chapter 701 - Chapter 701: Explode! Chapter 701: Explode! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s gaze met Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s, and he also saw the unwillingness in Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s eyes. Zhang Chaoyun felt that killing a sect at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm level with two Mountain Sea Realm cultivators would¡¯ve been effortless. And now, this arrogance was turning back on them completely. Even if you feel unwilling, when you decide to do something like this, you have to be prepared for the repercussions. Bang! The void quivered slightly, and Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s body was completely torn apart, dissipating into a mist of blood. No amount of unwillingness could change the current situation. Chen Fei also couldn¡¯t afford to show mercy and spare their lives. The one who kills must continue to kill! Chen Fei never harbored thoughts of repaying kindness with kindness; all he knew was to stop killings with killings! As the Slaughter Spirit Technique operated, an immense spiritual essence condensed from Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s blood mist and flew into the Qjanyuan Sword in an unstoppable manner. Clang! The Qjanyuan Sword emitted a startling sword cry. With this influx of spiritual essence, the radiance on the massive sword became even more dazzling, rendering the surrounding picturesque rivers and lakes powerless to obstruct the sword¡¯s cleaving. Upon contact, the giant sword shattered, and in the blink of an eye, its blade swept towards Wu Renxu. As Zhang Chaoyun was pushed back by a single sword strike, Wu Renxu¡¯s mind trembled violently. Zhang Chaoyun had fought for his life, yet despite his efforts, he was still defeated by someone who had just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm moments ago. How could this battle have continued? Why was the opponent so formidable, with the power of this strike far surpassing the previous one? The momentum displayed by the first strike was already unimaginable, only to be surpassed by this. Even after breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm after decades, it was still not enough, not even close. In this situation, it was discovered that the opponent could be even stronger, much stronger. Feelings of regret and unwillingness flashed through Wu Renxu¡¯s mind, but immediately, his emotions were forcibly suppressed. Regardless, what was done was done, and could not be changed. What Wu Renxu needed to think about now was how to escape. He had finally broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm, only to be easily slaughtered here. He couldn¡¯t accept it. As long as he escaped, there was still hope for the future! Countless droplets of blood seeped from Wu Renxu¡¯s pores, and in the blink of an eye, he transformed into a blood man. The next moment, Wu Renxu disappeared from the spot. In an instant, a blood shadow streaked across the sky, covering dozens of miles with a single flash. Wu Renxu had escaped, and he did so by directly burning his own soul to exchange for ultimate speed. The soul was the foundation of the Mountain Sea Realm. Burning the soul was even more thorough than burning one¡¯s own elemental origin, but the power gained from this exchange was unparalleled. However, burning the soul also meant severing one¡¯s own foundation. Even if Wu Renxu could survive this time, his future realm would be completely locked in its current position. Moreover, if the soul burning lasted a little longer, falling from the Mountain Sea Realm would almost be inevitable. But compared to death, these considerations seemed trivial. The Heaven-Cleaving Giant Sword completely shattered the picturesque mountains and rivers around, but it did not touch Wu Renxu¡¯s figure. Chen Fei turned to look at Wu Renxu¡¯s fleeting figure, which had covered dozens of miles in an instant. Taking a step forward, his figure disappeared from the spot. Wu Renxu felt Chen Fei¡¯s aura getting farther and farther away, just as he was about to breathe a sigh of relief, suddenly Chen Fei¡¯s aura appeared in front of him. Wu Renxu¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened, and the surging blood almost seemed to burst his heart. He was well aware of the Teleportation ability, but just now, when Chen Fei used it, each shift was only a dozen miles at most. How could he suddenly traverse dozens of miles in one go? Was it because of the breakthrough just now, which affected the deployment of his talent? Wu Renxu thought of a possibility, and his heart sank suddenly, followed by a burst of unwillingness and confusion. It was understandable for someone at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to possess a talent, perhaps due to the influence of the Black Divine. But how did the opponent control this talent to such an exaggerated extent? For cultivators at the Mountain Sea Realm, even with careful contemplation and comprehension of the mysteries, it was difficult to continuously improve their talents. Usually, they would reach a certain point and then stagnate. While practicing techniques had manuals to guide them and steps to follow, many still found themselves stuck at certain points. Training talents, on the other hand, relied solely on one¡¯s own insight. If there were aspects they couldn¡¯t understand, they simply couldn¡¯t, and often there was no one to consult with. Because talents are intrinsic to oneself, once acquired from the void, they become completely integrated with your soul. To some extent, they were custom-made for you. It was difficult for cultivators at the Mountain Sea Realm to help others improve their talents through experiential exchanges. Yet, what was difficult for cultivators at the Mountain Sea Realm to achieve, the opponent managed to do when they were at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and they did it so well. Moreover, there were traces of Mountain Sea Realm techniques displayed in the opponent¡¯s swordsmanship. So, did this mean the opponent could practice Mountain Sea Realm techniques at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm? But how could that be possible! Wu Renxu couldn¡¯t understand, and no one provided him with answers. Seeing Chen Fei appear in front of him, Wu Renxu instinctively changed directions and rushed towards another position. Regardless, Wu Renxu didn¡¯t want to die. Until the very last moment, he wouldn¡¯t give up on his survival plan. ¡°Since you¡¯re here, you shall remain here forever!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure vanished once again, only to reappear beside Wu Renxu. The Qjanyuan Sword in his hand swept out, countless sword elements condensed around them, intertwining with each other, forming the Heavenly Profound Sword Formation. At the same time, a phantom of a dragon and elephant appeared behind Chen Fei, and a majestic force instantly descended, suppressing everything within a radius of one mile. Wu Renxu felt his body sink, the flow of his elemental power directly affected, and his speed plummeted instantly. When he looked up again, the edge of the Qjanyuan Sword was only three feet away from him. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me!¡± Wu Renxu shouted loudly. He didn¡¯t want to die. He still didn¡¯t want to die! Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged, and there was no change in his movements. You don¡¯t want to die, but who else wanted to die? When you brought malevolent entitys over here, intending to blood sacrifice the entire Primordial Sword Sect, did you consider the feelings of so many people in the Primordial Sword Sect? Chi! The Qjanyuan Sword¡¯s edge swept directly across Wu Renxu¡¯s neck. Wu Renxu¡¯s body stiffened, and the flow of elemental power throughout his body was severed instantly, along with his life. The blood mist on Wu Renxu¡¯s body began to dissipate. Wu Renxu stared straight at Chen Fei, his mouth moving as if he wanted to say something, but he couldn¡¯t utter a word at this moment. Deep in his eyes, Wu Renxu felt regret. Why did he have to come here? If he hadn¡¯t come here, none of this would have happened. But unfortunately, life doesn¡¯t offer that many ¡°ifs.¡± The mistake had been made, and now he could only repay it with his own life! In the next moment, Wu Renxu¡¯s body burst into blood mist, every trace of vitality in his body thoroughly extinguished by the sharp sword energy, with no possibility of survival whatsoever. Avast spiritual essence condensed in the air, and Chen Fei glanced at the Qjanyuan Sword in his hand. The Qjanyuan Sword had just been promoted to a spiritual treasure, and it was already having trouble absorbing the spiritual essence of a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. If another spiritual essence from a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator were to be infused into it now, it wouldn¡¯t burst the Qjanyuan Sword, but a lot of the spiritual essence would inevitably go to waste. The Concealment Bell appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and he directed the spiritual essence into the bell. The Concealment Bell had been inside the Qiankun Bag all along. In a battle of this level, the Concealment Bell wouldn¡¯t serve any purpose. With just one strike, it could be shattered by a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. Having just come out of the Qjankun Bag, the Concealment Bell was still a bit dazed. At the same time, it sensed that Chen Fei¡¯s aura seemed a bit strange, different from before. Before the Concealment Bell could figure it out, it suddenly felt an immensely overwhelming force surging into its body. Previously, the Concealment Bell had sensed the power of the Monster King¡¯s blood, but now this spiritual essence was even more exaggerated than the Monster King¡¯s blood. What was more crucial was that Chen Fei hadn¡¯t allowed it to absorb the Monster King¡¯s blood, but this spiritual essence was given to it directly. What had happened? In just a moment, the spiritual essence of the Mountain Sea Realm completely covered the intelligence of the Concealment Bell, and the Concealment Bell immediately entered a transformative state. Chen Fei moved his right hand slightly, and Wu Renxu¡¯s Jiangshan Fan fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hand. This Jiangshan Fan had originally been a decent item within the spiritual treasures, but Wu Renxu had extracted its origin, greatly reducing its spirituality. At this moment, it no longer possessed the power of a spiritual treasure. To restore it, it would take at least several decades of nurturing, or the infusion of high-quality fourth-rank spiritual materials to possibly bring the Jiangshan Fan back to the level of a spiritual treasure. Chen Fei¡¯s mind probed into the Jiangshan Fan, where there was a separate space containing various celestial treasures, elixirs, and elemental stones carried by Wu Renxu. Once they reached the Mountain Sea Realm, few people continued to use the Qjankun Bag. The space inside the Qjankun Bag was too small, and when facing the aftermath of battles between Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, it seemed very fragile. One misstep, and the Qjankun Bag could be shattered directly. Therefore, cultivators at the Mountain Sea Realm typically stored their belongings in spiritual treasures. Due to the sturdy nature of spiritual treasures, it was almost impossible for items to be shattered when stored within a spiritual treasure of the same level. Chen Fei transferred everything from the Jiangshan Fan into the Qjanyuan Sword and then placed the Concealment Bell on top of the Jiangshan Fan. The Jiangshan Fan emitted a violent tearing sound, and the remaining spiritual essence surged into the Concealment Bell. With the foundation of the Concealment Bell, absorbing the spiritual essence of a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator was still far from enough to break through to the level of a spiritual treasure. The Jiangshan Fan was already damaged and its value greatly diminished. Instead of keeping it, it was better to give the spiritual essence to the Concealment Bell. At least the material of the Jiangshan Fan was still a fourth-rank spiritual material, which was a rare find for the Concealment Bell. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he returned to the place where Zhang Chaoyun had been slain, retrieving the Slaughter Spirit Spear. Naturally, there were also Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s lifelong collections within the Slaughter Spirit Spear. After transferring them into the Qjanyuan Sword, Chen Fei placed the Slaughter Spirit Spear next to the Concealment Bell. When the Concealment Bell absorbed the spiritual essence from the Jiangshan Fan just now, it had already been awakened. At that moment, its spirituality was just about to enter into a dormant state when it was startled awake again by the spiritual essence from the Slaughter Spirit Spear. The Concealment Bell, even in its current sluggish state, understood that its master¡¯s cultivation realm had undergone a profound transformation. The Mountain Sea Realm, once a lofty realm within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, now had its master standing at this very position. Chapter 702 - Chapter 702: Powerful Chapter 702: Powerful Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Within the Primordial Sword Sect, everyone gazed blankly at the sky. Just moments ago, they had all been prepared to exert their last bit of strength in resistance. Though they knew their resistance was insignificant to the vastness of the world, even futile in the face of such vast power differentials between them and their adversaries, they chose defiance over passive acceptance. But passively awaiting death and fighting with all one¡¯s might are completely different attitudes. They may be killed, but they will never submit like cattle or sheep! Yet, the situation took a sudden and drastic turn when Chen Fei unexpectedly broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Not only did he break through, but even when faced with the combined assault of two Mountain Sea Realm experts, he fearlessly slew them all. Even when one of the Mountain Sea Realm experts attempted to flee, Chen Fei forcefully seized them, ending their escape with a single stroke of his sword. All of this seemed so surreal and unreal. Until today, they never imagined that their diligent cultivation within the sect would attract the suppression of the Mountain Sea Realm. Nor did they anticipate that, under such circumstances, not only would their sect remain unscathed, but the Primordial Sword Sect would transform into a sect with Mountain Sea Realm powerhouses at its helm. The Mountain Sea Realm! What a powerful realm it is! Now, the Primordial Sword Sect will also have such a powerhouse among its ranks. Although they had always known that with Chen Fei¡¯s extraordinary talent, the possibility of him breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the future would be very high. But no matter how high the possibility, without actual realization, it didn¡¯t count for anything. This world is extremely cruel; nobody knew what might happen in the next moment. Without a genuine breakthrough, nothing counted for anything. In the past, the Thousand Feathers Alliance boasted many exceptional geniuses who reached the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm early in their cultivation, thinking they would one day break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. But in the end, many of them died without ever taking that step. The Mountain Sea Realm is not a realm that one can simply enter with exceptional talent alone. The pent-up frustration was expelled from the mouths of the Primordial Sword Sect disciples, and smiles involuntarily spread across their faces. The golden days of the Primordial Sword Sect have arrived, and such days are likely to last for a long, long time! From a hundred miles away, Tang Shouchang watched in the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect. Because he couldn¡¯t dissuade Wu Renxu and the others, Tang Shouchang stopped at his current position helplessly. However, since just now, Tang Shouchang had felt that something was amiss with the spiritual energy in the distance. With the strength of the Mountain Sea Realm, and even two Mountain Sea Realm experts, dealing with a Combined Aperture Tempering realm sect would have been a piece of cake. However, the fluctuations in the spiritual energy over there had lasted for some time, and from Tang Shouchang¡¯s perception, the fluctuations in the spiritual energy seemed to have been too intense. Tang Shouchang felt puzzled and began to fly forward. It wasn¡¯t until he was fifty miles away from the Primordial Sword Sect that Tang Shouchang stopped, staring blankly at the scene before him. It wasn¡¯t because he could see what had happened at the Primordial Sword Sect from there, but because he saw a familiar figure. At that moment, that figure was single-handedly grabbing the Evil and beating it violently. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was continuously pouring into Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the time was too short; Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm was far from over. Therefore, Tang Shouchang could clearly perceive Chen Fei¡¯s aura at that moment¡ªit was that of the Mountain Sea Realm. Tang Shouchang blinked, feeling a myriad of doubts. Just an hour ago, in Thousand Geese City, this junior before him was still at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. An hour later, and he was already in the Mountain Sea Realm? And now, Chen Fei was there, smashing the Evil. Where had Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun gone? A conjecture popped into Tang Shouchang¡¯s mind, but he quickly dismissed it. It couldn¡¯t be possible that he had just broken through! Yet, despite being here, Tang Shouchang sensed the fluctuations from the Primordial Sword Sect fifty miles away, but he didn¡¯t sense Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. Where had they gone? Chen Fei glanced up at Tang Shouchang, then continued to pummel the Evil in his hand. After dealing with Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun, Chen Fei had directly pursued this Evil. Upon realizing that things were amiss earlier, the Evil had abandoned its attempt on the Primordial Sword Sect and fled through another route. However, before it could get far, Chen Fei, who had already concluded the battle, caught up to it. The Evil¡¯s head was now muddled. It had clearly seen two Mountain Sea Realm experts chasing the person before it. How come they were nowhere to be seen now, and this human was instead assaulting it? Was this cunning human just putting on a show for it, toying with it? Indignant thoughts swirled within the Evil, but with each punch from Chen Fei landing on its body, its indignation was slowly beaten out of it. It hurt too much! What was up with this human¡¯s fists? Why did they hurt so much, and why did the Evil feel its own strength diminishing? The previous trough should have been the lowest point already. How could the dispersed power still be beaten? ¡°This Evil is difficult to kill and impossible to seal. However, if taken to Feihuang City, it could fetch a bounty!¡± Tang Shouchang made an effort to sense the fluctuations from the Primordial Sword Sect, confirming that a major battle had indeed occurred there. Additionally, he faintly sensed a trace of the dissipation of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun¡¯s essence. This trace was too subtle, so subtle that Tang Shouchang subconsciously wondered if it was his imagination. If the person before him had indeed driven away Wu Renxu and the others, then the most likely scenario was that they would have fled in Tang Shouchang¡¯s direction. But Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun were nowhere to be seen at the moment. ¡°A bounty?¡± Upon hearing Tang Shouchang¡¯s words, Chen Fei¡¯s punches towards the Evil paused slightly. Suddenly, he understood why Wu Renxu and the others had driven the Evil to the Primordial Sword Sect. After pummeling the Evil for so long, Chen Fei also realized its peculiarity. At this point, the Evil had become so difficult to eradicate, as if it possessed some special innate talent. With the strength of the early Mountain Sea Realm, even if he exhausted himself, it would be difficult to kill this Evil. Sealing the Evil could actually fetch a bounty, but the actions of Wu Renxu and the others were still outrageous. With their long lifespan and far superior strength compared to ordinary people, their mentality had undergone a drastic change, viewing everything beneath the Mountain Sea Realm as ants and acting recklessly! ¡°Where did those two go just now?¡± Seeing Chen Fei pause his actions, Tang Shouchang hesitated for a moment before asking. Unless he understood this matter clearly, Tang Shouchang feared it would linger in his mind indefinitely. And only by knowing the fate of the two could Tang Shouchang determine what to do next. ¡°They¡¯re dead.¡± Chen Fei replied indifferently, gripping the scalp of the Evil in his right hand. With a twist, he slammed it fiercely onto the ground. ¡°Boom!¡± A loud explosion followed as a deep pit appeared on the ground, and the Evil let out a painful howl. This sound jolted Tang Shouchang awake. Dead? Really dead? Although he had speculated earlier, confirming it from Chen Fei¡¯s mouth still made it difficult for Tang Shouchang to accept. Two Mountain Sea Realm experts, killed in less than a moment just now? Moreover, the one who killed them was a Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator who had addressed him as City Lord just an hour ago? Chen Fei ignored Tang Shouchang and focused on the Evil in his hand. As for Tang Shouchang, Chen Fei¡¯s perception of him was still acceptable. When Wu Renxu and the others had driven the Evil to the Primordial Sword Sect earlier, Chen Fei had sensed Tang Shouchang¡¯s aura from afar. Obviously, Tang Shouchang was unwilling to associate himself with the actions of Wu Renxu and the others; there was still a line he wouldn¡¯t cross. As for whether Tang Shouchang would sacrifice himself to intercept Wu Renxu and the others to protect the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei didn¡¯t blame him so harshly, because it was an impossible task to begin with. ¡°The Evil will counterattack!¡± Tang Shouchang¡¯s mind couldn¡¯t keep up, and seeing Chen Fei about to start sealing the Evil, he subconsciously reminded him. Chen Fei nodded without speaking. As the sealing began, Chen Fei indeed sensed a strange backlash from the Evil¡¯s body. This backlash grew stronger as the sealing progressed. With his hands clasped together, the Evil was held between Chen Fei¡¯s palms, but at this moment, a glaring light burst from the gaps between Chen Fei¡¯s fingers. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly as the backlash from the Evil surged wildly within his body. However, it was soon forcibly suppressed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique, transforming into Chen Fei¡¯s own power, which then counter-suppressed the Evil once again. ¡°The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique, your power can be yours, or it can be mine, but in the end, it¡¯s all mine!¡± The light shining through the gaps between Chen Fei¡¯s fingers grew brighter and brighter. Even though Tang Shouchang was a mile away, he could clearly sense the immense power within. This was no less than Tang Shouchang¡¯s own full-force attack, yet Chen Fei¡¯s hands remained as steady as ever, without the slightest tremor. Chen Fei¡¯s expression showed no change either. Tang Shouchang¡¯s mind churned. So, Chen Fei could catch his full-force attack barehanded without any injury? Was this the power of someone who had just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm? Could it be that Chen Fei was already in the Mountain Sea Realm when he was in Thousand Geese City? Suddenly, Tang Shouchang began to understand howWu Renxu and the others were killed. Just a glimpse was enough for Tang Shouchang to imagine the despair in Wu Renxu and the others¡¯ hearts during the previous battle. ¡°Hum!¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s palms completely closed together, a ripple emanated from his palms. Opening his palms, Chen Fei revealed a black sphere in the center of his hand¡ª a complete seal of the Evil. Relying on the Evil¡¯s own backlash force to seal it was the only way. Otherwise, relying solely on Chen Fei¡¯s own strength would have been difficult. Tang Shouchang looked at Chen Fei, then glanced at the seal in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, unsure of what to say for a moment. A day later, news spread throughout Thousand Geese City, causing a stir among its residents. Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun, driven by madness, attempted to bloodbath the sects in the Thousand Geese Mountains for a treasure. In the end, they were slain by the newly ascended Mountain Sea Realm expert from the Primordial Sword Sect. The sects of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun were thoroughly purged, and all their collections were seized by the Primordial Sword Sect. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The relatives of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun, as well as the martial artists from both sects above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, were all sent to labor in the fiery caves of the Thousand Geese Mountains, where their cultivation was abolished, and they were forbidden from ever leaving. None of those imprisoned in the fiery caves survived for more than three months. With a strong presence established in Thousand Geese City, the Primordial Sword Sect took control. Amidst the turmoil outside, Chen Fei was busy inventorying the collections of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. The treasures accumulated throughout their lifetimes were of staggering value, especially considering there were two of them. Chapter 703 - Chapter 703: Mountain Sea Boundary Chapter 703: Mountain Sea Boundary Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Jiangshan Technique, the cultivation technique practiced by Wu Renxu, focuses on the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei lowered his head, looking at the jade slip in his hand. The Jiangshan Technique allows one to cultivate all the way to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, which means mastering the methods of condensing the nine divine palaces. Compared to the Heavenly Heart Scripture he had acquired initially, the Jiangshan Technique was undoubtedly much more comprehensive. However, in terms of profundity, the two techniques were nearly equal, but the Jiangshan Technique provided more insights into the conditions of the Mountain Sea Realm. To cultivate to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, it was indispensable to awaken the four innate talents. These talents not only enhanced one¡¯s combat strength but also stabilized the divine palaces. Many practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm had cultivated their essence, energy, and spirit very well. However, due to insufficient mastery of their awakened talents, they couldn¡¯t break through the void barriers. Alternatively, they could break through the void barriers, but the consumption of spiritual power was too great, making it impossible to sustain their talents. Generally, those who could cultivate to the Mountain Sea Realm must have exceptional aptitude; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t reach such a state. The greater likelihood was that the insufficient mastery of awakened talents was primarily because the chosen talents were too powerful to comprehend initially, which was the fundamental reason. ¡°Can¡¯t believe I couldn¡¯t choose something too powerful, it¡¯s just¡­¡± Chen Fei shook his head. This was somewhat similar to choosing cultivation techniques; sometimes, the strongest technique wasn¡¯t necessarily the best for you. The same applied to innate talents; if they couldn¡¯t be enhanced, they might not be as good as average talents. Of course, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have this kind of worry. Yesterday, Chen Fei had already simplified the talent ¡°Domain Suppression¡± into ¡°Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering.¡± He didn¡¯t know if Domain Suppression was really related to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. After spending thirty-seven hundred pieces of medium-grade elemental stones, Domain Suppression was simplified into Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering. From now on, as long as Chen Fei activated Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, he could improve the proficiency of the talent ¡°Domain Suppression.¡± Chen Fei lowered his head to continue reading the Jiangshan Technique. Compared to the incomplete Heavenly Heart Scripture, the information provided by the Jiangshan Technique was indeed very beneficial to Chen Fei. In the void, the stronger the soul, the farther one could fly. Chen Fei had experienced this once. However, the soul in the Mountain Sea Realm, because it carried the illusion of the divine palaces, was different from when he first broke through. The consumption of the soul in the void would be much greater than when he first entered the void. So it was hard to say how much easier the subsequent explorations of the void would be compared to the first time. After more than an hour, Chen Fei had set down the jade slip of the Jiangshan Technique and had picked up another one, which was the cultivation technique of Slaughter Origin Spear practiced by Zhang Zhaoyun. The cultivation techniques practiced by Wu Renxu and Zhang Zhaoyun were not obtained from their spiritual treasures but were acquired when Chen Fei seized the treasures of their sects. However, among their spiritual treasures, there had been many insights into their respective cultivation techniques. Apparently, in their spare time, both of them had been constantly pondering the mysteries of their practiced techniques. And now, all of these had become benefits for Chen Fei alone. After spending nearly another hour, Chen Fei had thoroughly read through the Slaughter Origin Spear technique, his gaze thoughtful. Swordsmanship and spear techniques could be said to have been vastly different, with very low similarities. However, fundamentally, both had involved the manipulation of spiritual and elemental forces, stirring up the qi of heaven and earth in combat. Though the methods had differed, the ultimate goal had been the same. Therefore, Chen Fei had still studied the Slaughter Origin Spear technique earnestly. Moreover, this Slaughter Origin Spear technique had been quite intriguing, practicing the principle of unity between self and weapon, treating one¡¯s own spiritual treasure as a part of the body for cultivation, thriving and suffering together. The benefits of such an approach were quite obvious. When it became difficult to advance in one¡¯s realm, one could change tactics and enhance their own spiritual treasure instead, which could also elevate their realm. The drawbacks were also apparent; one would truly be subject to the constraints of the spiritual treasure. This Slaughter Origin Spear technique could be considered a somewhat unconventional method of cultivation, with some differences from the mainstream. Naturally, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t choose such a cultivation method. With the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s recovery speed was even faster than that of a spiritual treasure when injured. And in terms of resilience against attacks, with the Domain Suppression talent, it was really hard to say who was stronger. Setting aside the techniques of the Slaughter Origin Spear, Chen Fei looked at other jade slips. Wu Renxu and the others had collected some incomplete moves and secret techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm, but they were not systematic. At most, they could be considered as expanding one¡¯s knowledge. Chen Fei examined them one by one, planning to integrate them into the Heavenly Profound Sword. The Heavenly Profound Sword had now reached the consummate stage. According to Chen Fei¡¯s past habits, he would integrate other cultivation techniques into it only after reaching consummation. The purpose of this approach was simple. By reaching consummation, one could showcase the strongest aspect of a cultivation technique. Chen Fei would first reach consummation with it to quickly build up his formidable combat power. However, back then, most of Chen Fei¡¯s strength had come from the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Even if the Heavenly Profound Sword had reached the consummate stage, it wouldn¡¯t have contributed much to Chen Fei¡¯s improvement. After all, the Heavenly Heart Scripture he had acquired initially had been incomplete. In such a situation, there hadn¡¯t been any need to insist on bringing the Heavenly Profound Sword to the consummate stage. Spending nearly a day¡¯s time, Chen Fei had finished reading all the cultivation techniques collected by Wu Renxu and the others, with a hint of contemplation in his eyes. On that day, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t only studied the cultivation techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm but had also briefly glanced at the cultivation techniques of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, where Wu Renxu and the others had belonged. Having a sect in the Mountain Sea Realm had indeed been different. Leaving aside the profundity of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation techniques, just the continuity of the techniques had been well done by both sects. Among these sects, when breaking through from the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the Mountain Sea Realm, during the selection of talents, the daily cultivation techniques had actually provided some directional guidance. That had meant, if you had succeeded in breaking into the void, because of the cultivation of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm techniques beforehand, some talents would have been closer to you. At that time, you could have directly chosen these talents and dragged them back into the divine palaces. Not only did it save time and effort, but also because the talents were fixed, there would always be guidance from senior sect members on how to cultivate them in the future. Of course, even with the same talents, due to individual differences, there would inevitably be variations. But compared to figuring it out on one¡¯s own, the efficiency would undoubtedly be much higher. Even Wu Renxu¡¯s sect, which was in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, had begun to take this step. One could imagine that the top sects on the Mainland of Zhongzhou would only do better. Not to mention those holy lands. Chen Fei thought for a moment about the Primordial Sword Sect. It wasn¡¯t necessary to consider this issue for now because the strongest among them had only reached the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Tong Linyun. To go from the mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the peak, even with sufficient resources, would be difficult without several decades. However, the cultivation techniques inherited by Wu Renxu and the others¡¯ sects could be incorporated into the Primordial Sword Sect, allowing the disciples to choose for themselves, which would increase the sect¡¯s heritage. ¡°Fuse!¡± [Cultivation Technique: Heavenly Profound Sword (Mastery)) This time, Chen Fei consciously focused on the Heavenly Profound Sword, integrating parts of the Jiangshan Technique, the Slaughter Origin Spear, and some other incomplete moves. Therefore, the final form was still the Heavenly Profound Sword, but the proficiency had dropped significantly, returning to a state similar to when initially mastering it. Obviously, this fusion had greatly improved the entire cultivation technique. Chen Fei set aside the cultivation technique jade slip. Apart from the jade slips, Wu Renxu and the others had various heavenly materials and earthly treasures, with most of them being of the fourth rank. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t seen any of these spiritual materials before, only having read about them in records. Now, he had suddenly acquired so many. With over two thousand pieces of high-grade elemental stones, converted to medium-grade elemental stones, it was over two hundred thousand. In terms of the quantity of high-grade elemental stones alone, it was an astonishing figure for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, but for the Mountain Sea Realm, it wasn¡¯t much. After all, based on the information Chen Fei had obtained from Tang Shouchang, sometimes a lower-grade spiritual treasure could sell for as much as three to four thousand high-grade elemental stones. The combined amount of elemental stones they had wasn¡¯t enough to buy even one spiritual treasure. However, this was also normal because cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm itself consumed a large amount of high-grade elemental stones. Being able to save up this many high-grade elemental stones was already quite remarkable. There were fifty-three bottles of fourth-rank low-grade spiritual pills, almost two hundred pills. Yesterday, Chen Fei had tried taking one pill and found that with the physique and spiritual strength bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, such pills were effortless to consume. Chen Fei could easily consume one bottle a day without any difficulty. If he were to practice in an extreme manner, these fifty-three bottles wouldn¡¯t even last him a month. Fourth-rank pills were very expensive because they could enhance spiritual growth. With Chen Fei¡¯s current quantity of high-grade elemental stones, if he saved a little, he estimated he could use them for about half a year. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered. It seemed that he was consuming elemental stones too quickly. No, it was because he had too few elemental stones in his pocket. Generating revenue and saving expenditure¡ªonly thinking about saving expenditure was definitely not right. How to generate revenue was more important. After all, if he could consume pills at an extreme rate, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed would definitely surpass that of most practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm. After thoroughly counting Wu Renxu and the others¡¯ collections, Chen Fei took out the Concealment Bell. The Concealment Bell was still undergoing transformation. Chen Fei moved his right hand, and the Monster King¡¯s blood previously stored inside the Concealment Bell was drawn out. The aura of the Monster King¡¯s blood, which had seemed as vast as the ocean before, now felt ordinary to Chen Fei. Chen Fei allocated a portion of the Monster King¡¯s blood and recondensed his clone, elevating it to the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The role of this clone for Chen Fei had once again decreased significantly. Previously, under the Conjoined Body Technique state, it could still help Chen Fei bear pressure, but now that Chen Fei¡¯s opponents had shifted to practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, the clone couldn¡¯t handle the pressure anymore. Until Chen Fei found a new Mountain and Sea clone technique, the main role of the clone now was to stay in the sect and serve as an elder for transmitting techniques and protecting the sect. Because breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm had left many of Chen Fei¡¯s techniques insufficient. Only techniques that could utilize spiritual energy could unleash the power of the Mountain Sea Realm, but none of the techniques Chen Fei had previously learned included this aspect. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Heavenly Eye technique, at least, could still track auras, but currently, it couldn¡¯t track spiritual imprints. As for the Nine Revolutions of the Universe technique, the strongest forbidden technique in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, if Chen Fei were to use it again, his elemental energy could still boil, but the increase in strength would be very limited. The forbidden techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm involved boiling the spiritual soul, even burning it. Chen Fei dared not do such a thing now, as it could truly disable him. ¡°It¡¯s this Slaughter Spirit Technique that¡¯s truly remarkable. It can even sever the spiritual imprints left in the void.¡± Chen Fei extended his sword finger, and a gleam of spiritual light condensed at the tip. Chapter 704 - Chapter 704: Five Declines Chapter 704: Five Declines Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This is what Chen Fei found when he had slain Zhang Chaoyun and extracted the essence of spirit. At that time, Chen Fei had only been thinking about extracting the essence of spirit; as for the essence of soul, he hadn¡¯t harbored high expectations. Unexpectedly, in the end, he had managed to extract the essence of soul along with it, although it had been somewhat difficult, he had achieved it. Afterward, Chen Fei had even tried to eliminate the traces of his own soul left in the void, which had also been possible, just like when he had been in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. While other techniques had needed to be reintegrated with the techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm, only this residual form of the Slaughter Spirit Technique had not required it. This had made Chen Fei curious about the origin of this Slaughter Spirit Technique. Originally, this Slaughter Spirit Technique had been nothing more than a third- tier technique in the Mysterious City, learned by some strange coincidence. Moreover, that strangeness had been eliminated by Chen Fei using rules at the time. Now, wanting to find the origin of this Slaughter Spirit Technique, Chen Fei hadn11 known where to start. But a residual technique that could be used from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Mountain Sea Realm had proved that fundamentally, it had been a technique above the Mountain Sea Realm. But its excellent optimization had meant that it could be cultivated even in the Aperture Tempering realm. Dispersing the spiritual light at his fingertips, this Slaughter Spirit Technique was still effective for extracting spiritual essence and cutting soul traces, but enhancing attacks was no longer feasible; ultimately, there were limitations. Perhaps in the future, Chen Fei would have the opportunity to find the complete technique of the Slaughter Spirit Technique, only then could the true power of this secret art be reproduced. After condensing his clone, Chen Fei took some of the Monster King¡¯s essence blood and sealed it on the back of his hand. Although in the Mountain Sea Realm, recognizing others was more about sensing soul fluctuations, by slightly altering his aura, he could also slightly confuse others. With nearly seventy percent of the Monster King¡¯s essence blood remaining, Chen Fei activated the Dragon Elephant Induction Point, beginning to devour the energy within the Monster King¡¯s essence blood to strengthen his physical body. After reaching the Mountain Sea Realm, enhancing one¡¯s physique became increasingly difficult. Although the Monster King¡¯s essence blood seemed substantial, it ultimately could not significantly enhance his physical strength. It could only be said to be better than nothing, also serving to consolidate his own realm. The Dragon Elephant Induction Point remained, and the initial fusion point was now the first divine palace within Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei was curious if his Dragon Elephant Induction Point would also become a divine palace in the future, or perhaps something else entirely. The Monster King¡¯s essence blood surrounded Chen Fei as he absorbed it, simultaneously practicing his techniques to enhance the proficiency of the Domain Suppression and the Heavenly Profound Sword. Especially the proficiency of the Domain Suppression, the impact on Chen Fei¡¯s combat power should be the most noticeable, and with an additional twenty percent reduction in damage, Chen Fei himself could be safer. Since the Body Tempering realm, Chen Fei had focused on escaping and defense. Now with two talents, one for shifting and one for Domain Suppression, it just so happened that these two most crucial aspects were supplemented. Being able to fight is not the only skill. Being able to fight, withstand, and escape if necessary, that¡¯s what Chen Fei considered the most perfect. Chen Fei immersed himself in focused practice, while the entire Thousand Geese City became unusually chaotic due to the entry of the Primordial Sword Sect. Everyone was eagerly inquiring about the specifics of the Primordial Sword Sect. Many had only heard of the Primordial Sword Sect before, knowing they had taken refuge here from elsewhere. There was a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert among them, but due to being newcomers, they could only choose an extremely remote corner in the Thousand Geese Mountains. They had little resources and could only rely on their old ways. Nearby children of appropriate age in Thousand Geese City, when choosing a sect, seemed somewhat hesitant about the Primordial Sword Sect. It wasn¡¯t that the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s overt strength was insufficient; it was truly that the Primordial Sword Sect lacked resources, and no one knew what would happen in the future. But then, in just a short period, that peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert actually broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm, and even forcibly killed two veteran Mountain Sea Realm experts, Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun had been in the Mountain Sea Realm for hundreds of years. Many mortals had been born, lived their lives, and passed away, but these two Mountain Sea Realm experts had remained. Yet now, they were suddenly gone, and their sect was directly liquidated. It seemed as if overnight, Thousand Geese City had changed drastically. From the elders of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the disciples of the Body Tempering realm, everyone in the Primordial Sword Sect became highly sought after. During that time, those few who had chosen to join the Primordial Sword Sect were now even more envied and admired. Back when the Primordial Sword Sect was accepting disciples, although they had their own requirements, they weren¡¯t overly demanding, not much different from ordinary Combined Aperture Tempering realm sects. But now, with the Primordial Sword Sect taking over Thousand Geese City, it became one of the three giants of the city, and even subtly, it seemed to be leading the way. After all, neither Tang Shouchang nor Ning Baizheng had any records of killing Mountain Sea Realm experts, let alone killing two. Others didn¡¯t knowhow Chen Fei had accomplished this. Perhaps Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun were already heavily injured, or there were other reasons. But regardless, a kill was a kill, and both Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng admitted it; that was the fact. So now, wanting to join the Primordial Sword Sect again wouldn¡¯t be so easy. Joining a Combined Aperture Tempering realm sect was completely different from joining a Mountain Sea Realm sect. In a teahouse in Thousand Geese City, everyone was enthusiastically discussing the Primordial Sword Sect. Whether it was speculation or actual hearsay, as long as it involved the Primordial Sword Sect, it sparked great interest. Lu Qinjiang sat in a corner, listening to the discussions around him, his eyes flashing. An hour later, Lu Qinjiang returned to the courtyard he rented, where three others were already waiting. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be wrong. This Primordial Sword Sect is indeed the one from the Sea Peak City!¡± one of them whispered when he saw Lu Qinjiang. ¡°Not only the Primordial Sword Sect, but I was originally in the neighboring Xianglan Domain in the Sea Peak City, so I know more about that area,¡± another added. Lu Qinjiang picked up the tea on the table and drank it straight down. After a moment, he set the teapot down and looked at the three people. ¡°Initially, several sects in the Sea Peak City have now all merged into the Primordial Sword Sect. It was seeing those people that truly confirmed it for me. ¡°That Chen Fei, wasn¡¯t he just at the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm when he was in the Thousand Feathers Alliance?¡± someone questioned, puzzled. Because of this difference, several of them were initially hesitant to confirm. After all, the gap between the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the Mountain Sea Realm was too obvious; it seemed more like someone with the same name and surname. ¡°He must be hiding his cultivation level,¡± Lu Qinjiang also couldn¡¯t be certain. Regarding the Primordial Sword Sect, even when he was in the Xianglan Domain, Lu Qinjiang had only heard a few things, mostly because of the bloodbath the Primordial Sword Sect had with other sects, which spread their reputation. If it weren¡¯t for the bloodbath, people from other sea domains wouldn¡¯t have bothered to learn more. ¡°So should we report this upwards?¡± someone asked in a low voice. ¡°Of course, we should report it. This is the Mountain Sea Realm; the more Mountain Sea Realm experts there are, the greater our hope of returning to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, right?¡± Thinking about the nearly shattered state of the Thousand Feathers Alliance now, a pained expression crossed Lu Qinjiang¡¯s eyes. He had managed to escape safely, but there were still so many people trapped inside the Thousand Feathers Alliance, being kept as livestock by the sea monsters. Five days later, through secretive channels, news from Thousand Geese City reached the Longhu City thousands of miles away. Compared to Thousand Geese City, there were no fewer Mountain Sea Realm experts in Longhu City, and even more, because the resources here were richer. Thousand Geese City, essentially, could be considered a remote area in the Middle Continent. The deeper into the Middle Continent one ventured, the more vibrant the spiritual energy of heaven and earth became. Gu Danying stared at the message in his hand, not moving for a while, his eyes filled with incredulity. There was even a moment when Gu Danying wondered if someone was deliberately causing trouble, sending such an outrageous piece of news. Chen Fei, Gu Danying remembered. Back in Sea Dominion City, Gu Danying had exchanged a few words with Chen Fei. Gu Danying¡¯s impression of Chen Fei was still favorable. During the siege of the Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Gu Danying had also seen Chen Fei in the ranks and even nodded in acknowledgment to him. When he escaped from the Thousand Feathers Alliance this time, Gu Danying had thought that in this lifetime, he probably wouldn¡¯t see many familiar faces again, including Chen Fei. After all, the environment in the Thousand Feathers Alliance at that time, while not bad for the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, was such that even a slightly powerful monster could devour them, and in the Sea Peak City, there weren¡¯t many decent experts. Even Gu Danying himself had only safely arrived on the Middle Continent under the guidance of his master. ¡°Falling Heaven Pavilion, Combined Aperture Tempering realm pinnacle¡­¡± Like a bolt of lightning, the thought flashed through Gu Danying¡¯s mind, and his eyes involuntarily widened slightly. During the battle at the Falling Heaven Pavilion, there was a mysterious Combined Aperture Tempering realm pinnacle expert who single-handedly pierced through the entire pavilion with a sword and rescued the remaining people. At that time, many people were searching for this mysterious Combined Aperture Tempering realm pinnacle expert, but they could never find him, as if he had vanished from the face of the earth. But if Chen Fei was indeed that mysterious Combined Aperture Tempering realm pinnacle expert, then his breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm suddenly seemed more reasonable. At that time, no one had really doubted Chen Fei, after all, the aura he displayed was only at the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°But his age doesn¡¯t seem to be that young¡­¡± In Gu Danying¡¯s mind, some information about Chen Fei flashed by, leaving him even more confused. So was that information deliberately fabricated by Chen Fei himself? With a doubtful mind, Gu Danying arrived at the entrance of a courtyard. ¡°Disciple Gu Danying, requesting to see Master!¡± Gu Danying bowed. ¡°Come in.¡± The door of the courtyard opened, and Min Yanlu sat on a stone bench, holding a book. Compared to his appearance in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu at this moment appeared much older. Even faintly, there was a sense of decay in the air. This indicated that the end of life was near, and the inability to control the loss of vitality could lead to this. But the lifespan of a Mountain Sea Realm expert was seven hundred years, and Min Yanlu was far from reaching that age. Seeing the aged face of his master, Gu Danying couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of sadness. On that day in the Thousand Feathers City, faced with the siege of the five Great Monster Kings, not only was the city breached, but Xu Zizhang, this young Mountain Sea Realm expert, also died on the spot. Master Haiyue¡¯s spiritual treasure shattered, losing an arm, and even the divine palace cracked, ultimately escaping with his life. Min Yanlu directly burned his soul and lifespan, finally dragging a few disciples to safety. Then, taking advantage of the Monster Kings dividing the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu took more people away. Now, in several major cities on the edge of the Middle Continent, he had set up some intelligence networks. ¡°What is it?¡± Min Yanlu put down the book. ¡°Back in Sea Dominion City, Master received a visit from a martial artist at the initial stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm named Chen Fei. Does Master remember?¡± Gu Danying asked. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°I have some recollection.¡± Min Yanlu thought for a moment, nodded. Back then, he even bestowed some Celestial Azure Flower. That young man seemed more eager to obtain the techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Did he escape and arrive at a nearby city?¡± Min Yanlu asked. ¡°No, he broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm!¡± Gu Danying looked up at his master and said. Min Yanlu had intended to pick up the book on the table again, but upon hearing this, his hand froze instantly, and his gaze immediately locked onto Gu Danying. Chapter 705 - Chapter 705: Revenge Can’t Be Overnight Chapter 705: Revenge Can¡¯t Be Overnight Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Gu Danying felt a mighty pressure pressing down on himself, and the whole world seemed to suddenly turn pitch black, unable to feel anything, to the extent that even his sense of self seemed about to be forgotten. Involuntarily, a panic rose from the depths of his heart. But in the next moment, this pressure disappeared without a trace, and in Gu Danying¡¯s eyes, the whole world returned to its original state, as if everything just now had been nothing but an illusion. ¡°Where did you get this information from?¡± Min Yanlu reined in the inadvertently scattered pressure. Due to the battle in Thousand Feathers City, Min Yanlu¡¯s control over his own power had begun to weaken. In the past, even if his emotions fluctuated greatly, Min Yanlu would not let his power get out of control, but now, there seemed to be such a trend. ¡°It came from Thousand Feathers City.¡± Gu Danying hurriedly handed over the paper in his hand. Min Yanlu took the paper, looked at the information above, and frowned slightly. ¡°Just broke through and already killed two Mountain Sea Realm experts?¡± Min Yanlu looked up at Gu Danying. If this weren¡¯t his most trusted disciple, Min Yanlu would think that the information on this paper was a joke. ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Danying understood what Min Yanlu was thinking and whispered, This matter is important. The people below have confirmed it many times, and Thousand Feathers City has given a definite reply.¡± Min Yanlu remained silent, lowering his head again to look at the paper in his hand. The information on it was actually just a few words, but even so, the information it contained was astonishingly significant. Min Yanlu recalled the scene when he met Chen Fei in Sea Dominion City. The memory of a Mountain Sea Realm expert was unquestionable. Not to mention recent events, even events from decades ago could be recalled in detail by a Mountain Sea Realm expert if they wished. In just a moment, Min Yanlu reviewed the scene from start to finish several times. During that meeting, there was nothing abnormal, except that Min Yanlu could sense something unusual about Chen Fei¡¯s aura. However, at the time, Min Yanlu, being confident in his status and with Chen Fei being a meritorious figure, naturally didn¡¯t use any secret techniques to inspect Chen Fei. Now thinking about it, that unusual aura must have been the result of Chen Fei concealing his cultivation. Even in a face-to-face situation, it only slightly aroused Min Yanlu¡¯s suspicion. Such a concealment technique was truly remarkable. If Chen Fei had been among many people, Min Yanlu estimated that he wouldn¡¯t have even sensed that slight suspicion. ¡°In the battle at Fallen Heaven Pavilion, Chen Fei also participated. That mysterious peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert is probably him,¡± Gu Danying voiced his speculation. ¡°Whether it¡¯s him or not is no longer important,¡± Min Yanlu said. Setting down the paper in his hand, the fact that someone had just broken through and killed two Mountain Sea Realm experts, regardless of the truth of this news, indicated that Chen Fei had indeed reached the Mountain Sea Realm, which was probably a sure thing. If Min Yanlu¡¯s subordinates could get such an important message wrong, then the intelligence system had no reason to exist. ¡°Mountain Sea Realm!¡± Min Yanlu stood up from the stone bench, his gaze flickering. There must be secrets on Chen Fei¡¯s body. When he met Chen Fei, Min Yanlu could feel the vitality in Chen Fei¡¯s body, indicating that he was relatively young. At that age, breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was considered excellent talent even in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, not inferior to some geniuses from major sects. And now, just a few years later, the fact that he had already entered the Mountain Sea Realm was beyond the scope of genius; it was simply monstrous. For someone like him, it was impossible to have no secrets. Or rather, every martial artist who could break through to the Mountain Sea Realm had their own reliance, more or less. Some relied on their own talent, some on their background, and some on fortuitous encounters. Min Yanlu himself had some fortuitous encounters that had allowed him to cultivate all the way to the Mountain Sea Realm and even condense a second Divine Palace. If it hadn¡¯t been for the sudden intrusion of sea monsters, Min Yanlu would have been able to condense a third Divine Palace within five years and cultivate to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm within thirty years, acquiring a second talent, which might have been possible. But back then, these goals had been difficult to achieve. Just like it was then unrealistic to be fixated on the secrets of Chen Fei¡¯s body. He had already been a Mountain Sea Realm expert, fully grown, not in the fledgling stage. ¡°Master, Chen Fei also comes from the Thousand Feathers Alliance. If we invite him to join the siege against the Monster Kings, he might agree,¡± Gu Danying had suggested. ¡°Our current strength was insufficient.¡± There had been five Monster Kings over there, and even with Chen Fei added, they had only had three Mountain Sea Realm experts, just like the strength of the Thousand Feathers Alliance in the past, with no advantage. ¡°Moreover, it had been unrealistic to expect someone to go fight the Monster Kings with just empty words,¡± Min Yanlu had shaken his head and chuckled. Martial artists used to cultivate their qi and blood, and sometimes it was easy to get carried away. But as their realms advanced, they tended to act impulsively less and less, especially when it came to matters of life and death. Min Yanlu had briefly heard of the Primordial Sword Sect during his time in Sea Dominion City. It wasn¡¯t native to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, so his sentiment towards the Alliance wasn¡¯t particularly deep. Gu Danying¡¯s mouth moved slightly, then he sighed bitterly. As a disciple of the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s main sect, he had harbored an unyielding desire to reclaim it. But for others, it might have just been a place for cultivation. The power of the five Monster Kings was immense. How could others truly risk their lives just for a simple alliance? ¡°Forget about returning to the Thousand Feathers Alliance for now, but paying a visit to Thousand Geese City could have been a good start.¡± Getting familiar with the situation there would have been helpful for future contact if they really intended to return to the Thousand Feathers Alliance. And on the Middle Continent, having one more friend in the Mountain Sea Realm would have been always better than being alone. ¡°Master, I had hoped to accompany you on this journey,¡± Gu Danying bowed. Back in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Gu Danying had regarded Chen Fei as a junior, but now, in the blink of an eye, he had cultivated to the Mountain Sea Realm. Gu Danying wanted to personally see it, using it as his determination to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Although reaching the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was good, in slightly larger battles, there was simply no chance to participate. Not to mention the Thousand Feathers Alliance, even the Middle Continent nowadays wasn¡¯t very stable. Only the power of the Mountain Sea Realm could provide some sense of security. Min Yanlu nodded slightly as he saw the determination in Gu Danying¡¯s eyes, then turned his gaze towards the distance. If, he had indeed given Chen Fei Mountain Sea Realm techniques when he had asked him before, would the situation be different now? Thousand Geese City. Chen Fei spent several days refining all the Monster King¡¯s essence blood. Just as Chen Fei had anticipated, the enhancement to his physique from the Monster King¡¯s essence blood was not significant; it only stabilized his current realm. The effect of refining Monster King¡¯s essence blood wasn¡¯t great, but it had an unexpected effect on Chen Fei. Perhaps because he had refined quite a bit of Monster King¡¯s essence blood, at this moment, Chen Fei could faintly sense the approximate position of that Monster King. It was just a very vague sensation, but with the help of the Heavenly Eye, it might not be impossible to pinpoint the Monster King¡¯s location. In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, memories of the scene on the sea surfaced. If Chen Fei¡¯s combat power hadn¡¯t far exceeded that of the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm at the time, the entire Primordial Sword Sect, and even Chen Fei himself, would have been killed by this Monster King¡¯s revenge. That Monster King, just because it couldn¡¯t capture the real culprit and wanted to vent its anger on other innocent people, simply because in the eyes of the Monster King, these humans were too weak. Even if they were killed, it wouldn¡¯t have any impact on it; it could just vent its frustration. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. They say a gentleman¡¯s revenge is ten years late. When one¡¯s abilities are lacking, it¡¯s natural to say that it¡¯s never too late. But now that his strength was sufficient, it was a matter of avenging as soon as possible! Chen Fei handed over various jade slips and some unused resources to Qu Qingsheng, then his figure turned into a streak of light, disappearing into Thousand Geese City. Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng both sensed the fluctuations caused by Chen Fei¡¯s departure, but neither paid much attention to what Chen Fei was going to do. With the Primordial Sword Sect taking control of Thousand Geese City, although it seemed that there was one less Mountain Sea Realm expert, in a certain sense, the strength of the sect seemed to have increased significantly. Tang Shouchang didn¡¯t feel any regret over the deaths of Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun. After all, he had opposed their actions in the Thousand Geese Mountains from the beginning, and even advised against them. As for Ning Baizheng, he actually had a good relationship with Zhang Chaoyun and could be considered quite compatible. But with Zhang Chaoyun dying at the hands of Chen Fei, Ning Baizheng hadn¡¯t even thought about seeking revenge or anything of the sort. Leaving aside the fact that Zhang Chaoyun was in the wrong in this matter, just Chen Fei¡¯s display of overwhelming strength made it difficult for Ning Baizheng to entertain thoughts of revenge. Otherwise, it might end up with him having to go down and have another heart-to-heart talk with Zhang Chaoyun. In the sky, a transparent sword aura surrounded Chen Fei, breaking through all obstacles ahead. Compared to when he was at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei¡¯s flying speed had fundamentally improved now. Especially since he had already cultivated the Mountain Sea Realm Technique to great effect, he could now use the Mountain Sea Origin Power with ease. Abeam of light emitted from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, adjusting his flight direction continuously with the help of his sensing of the Monster King¡¯s essence blood. In the boundless sea, there was a massive island with a diameter of over two hundred li. On the island, many demon beasts could be seen, most of them with chicken heads, tortoise bodies, and snake tails, indicating that this was a place where a group of demon beasts lived. Many coastal cities on the Middle Continent knew about this island because it was home to a Monster King. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Monster King, Nie Li, revealed his massive true form, lying on the island. With Nie Li¡¯s breath, the surrounding world¡¯s spiritual energy violently fluctuated, continuously pouring into his demon body. The battle over half a year ago had left Nie Li severely injured, even injuring his origin. Normally, to recover from such injuries, it would take several years, or even more than a decade of rest. Recovery seemed impossible. But sometimes luck comes, and nothing can stop it. A member of the clan discovered a Nirvana Fruit in the depths of the Boundless Sea and presented it to Nie Li. Nie Li was overjoyed. After taking it, within a few days, most of his injuries had healed. Now, after such a long time had passed, not only had his injuries fully recovered, but even his demonic power had increased significantly. Chapter 706 - Chapter 706: Strength Chapter 706: Strength Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After months of refining, the Nirvana Fruit had naturally been absorbed. However, because the Nirvana Fruit cleansed the demonic body, Nie Li now found it much smoother to refine the world¡¯s aura, giving him a sensation of his bloodline being elevated. Simply absorbing the world¡¯s aura allowed him to subtly sense his own power constantly growing. Stimulated by this, Nie Li began to spend long periods on the island without going out. Nie Li¡¯s eyelids suddenly twitched, then he opened them and looked into the distance. A faint resonance came from thousands of miles away. ¡°How dare you refine my essence blood!¡± In an instant, Nie Li understood where this sensation came from, and a surge of anger spread. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire island trembled violently. Other monsters instinctively turned their heads to look, only to find the Monster King soaring into the sky, immediately bowing low to show respect. Two columns of air spewed from Nie Li¡¯s nostrils, his four limbs slightly flapping in mid-air, turning into a rainbow light and disappearing on the spot. Thousands of miles away, Chen Fei was following the induction to find the direction when he suddenly felt the induction strengthen slightly. Sensing is always a two-way street, but because monsters have rough control over their souls, their sensing is delayed. However, as the distance between the two parties narrowed, even with weak control over the soul, they could already perceive each other vaguely. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he flew towards the direction where the sensing had intensified. As they approached each other, the thousand-mile distance was quickly shortened. In less than a moment, Chen Fei could already faintly sense a majestic aura in the distance, with the world¡¯s aura rolling fiercely and menacingly. In another moment, when they were about thirty miles apart, both sides could clearly see each other. ¡°Human, let¡¯s see how you escape this time!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s small figure, Monster King Nie Li let out a thunderous roar, his huge voice echoing in all directions, causing the sea below to sink tens of meters. ¡°I remember, last time it was you who fled!¡± Hearing Nie Li¡¯s words, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°You¡¯re asking for death!¡± Nie Li¡¯s face twisted instantly. Being beaten by a mere martial artist at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was the most humiliating thing for Nie Li. But that was a despicable human taking advantage of its severe injury, which allowed him to act so recklessly. Now that its injuries had fully healed, and compared to before, not only had its demonic power increased slightly, but its control over the world¡¯s aura had also become much stronger. This time, it wanted to see how this despicable human would fare against it! The thirty-mile distance passed in an instant, and the distance between the two sides had already narrowed to within a mile. For a cultivator at the Mountain Sea Realm, this distance was no different from being face to face. Nie Li looked at Chen Fei with eyes full of cruelty. Although it was strange for this human to appear alone here, Nie Li had already investigated and found no other humans nearby. Just this fact alone was sufficient. Moreover, this human was still at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, just as before. So today, no matter what, Nie Li intended to capture this human. Nie Li wouldn¡¯t let this human die easily; he wanted to bring him back, prepare him properly, let him taste all the bitterness, and then devour him! ¡°It seems that the realm concealed by the Slaughter Spirit Technique has an effect on monsters!¡± Watching Nie Li charge frantically, Chen Fei remained calm. At this moment, what Chen Fei presented before Nie Li was only the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, just to test how effective the Slaughter Spirit Technique was. The techniques beneath the Mountain Sea Realm could actually be driven by the power of the soul. It¡¯s just that the techniques beneath the Mountain Sea Realm have a limited capacity, causing only a small amount of soul power to be used, which directly maximizes the power of the techniques under the Mountain Sea Realm. They cannot fully unleash the power that the Mountain Sea Realm should have, which naturally puts them at a disadvantage in battles between the Mountain Sea Realms. Chen Fei was currently using the power of his soul to drive the Slaughter Spirit Technique and found that the effect was acceptable. However, he wasn¡¯t sure if it could deceive humans or those with cunning intentions. Nie Li¡¯s huge eyes were fixed on Chen Fei. He knew that this human could teleport, but teleportation also had limitations. At this moment, Nie Li intentionally disrupted the world¡¯s aura and used his innate talent to create a formation-like effect around him. His aim was to interrupt the human¡¯s teleportation and force him to withstand his attacks head-on. Chen Fei sensed the strangeness of the world¡¯s aura around him and instantly understood Nie Li¡¯s intentions. For those who were not proficient enough in controlling teleportation talent, it was indeed possible to restrict teleportation in such a situation. However, for Chen Fei, who had already perfected his teleportation talent to the fullest extent, this was useless. Unless there was a real formation or restriction in place, it would be impossible to stop Chen Fei from leaving. However, facing Nie Li¡¯s onslaught, Chen Fei didn¡¯t even consider dodging. Without borrowing some of Monster King Nie Li¡¯s power, Chen Fei would find it difficult to break through this tough turtle shell. Seeing Chen Fei standing still in mid-air as if stunned, Nie Li felt somewhat puzzled. But at this point, with the arrow already on the string, Nie Li couldn¡¯t retract his attack. Even if this human had many cunning tricks up his sleeve, Nie Li was determined to crush him with a single blow. Chen Fei watched as the attack approached, extending his right hand to block Nie Li¡¯s head. ¡°Buzz!¡± Nie Li¡¯s sturdy head collided with Chen Fei¡¯s right hand. Behind Chen Fei, the massive body of a dragon and elephant suddenly appeared, revealing Chen Fei¡¯s aura of the Mountain Sea Realm completely. The violent power from Chen Fei¡¯s palm directly penetrated his body. Inside his divine palace, the Domain Suppression faintly lit up. With this blow, Nie Li directly broke through the original limit of Chen Fei¡¯s body, causing even his Domain Suppression to begin absorbing the overflowing power. This was no different from what happened when Wu Renxu and Zhang Chaoyun joined forces in the Thousand Geese Mountains. From this, it could be seen that in a direct confrontation, the power of a Monster King far surpassed that of a human in the Mountain Sea Realm. Especially when a Monster King chose to awaken bloodline talents, they tended to lean towards enhancing their demonic bodies. In this situation, the gap in physique between Monster Kings and those in the Mountain Sea Realm becomes even more apparent. When facing Monster Kings, those in the Mountain Sea Realm have always employed guerrilla tactics. Direct confrontations like Chen Fei¡¯s are not unheard of, but they are definitely rare. Only those with extremely powerful talents dare to do so. Nie Li stared at Chen Fei, his demonic body going from extreme speed to extreme stillness in an instant. Facing its onslaught, this human actually accepted it head-on, without even taking a step back. Meanwhile, its attack disappeared without a trace, like a stone sinking into the ocean. Nie Li sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura of the Mountain Sea Realm. The possibility that the other party had already reached the Mountain Sea Realm crossed Nie Li¡¯s mind. After all, if someone who had displayed such power couldn¡¯t break through to the Mountain Sea Realm, how could there be so many humans at that level now? Therefore, Nie Li was mentally prepared for Chen Fei to reveal the aura of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, he couldn¡¯t accept the fact that Chen Fei was unscathed after taking his full force attack! Nie Li wasn¡¯t heavily injured; he was in his prime. Even some weaker Monster Kings wouldn¡¯t dare to directly face a full-body demonic force impact, let alone a human. Nie Li had faced opponents in the Mountain Sea Realm before, and every time he used such tactics, humans had to temporarily evade his edge and adopt other ways to counter him. But today, a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator who had just recently broken through took its strongest attack without a scratch. If even its strongest blow couldn¡¯t harm the opponent, then what was the next move? Should it burn its soul and essence and try again? Before Nie Li could think clearly, he suddenly felt a severe pain in his head. Looking up, he saw the human tearing open his flesh and grabbing hold of his skull. The unparalleled defense of his demonic body seemed like nothing in the grasp of this human¡¯s hand. Nie Li suddenly remembered that this human could borrow his power. If this human were to refine the power of his full-force attack just now and then integrate it with his own power, how terrifying would that be? Nie Li¡¯s pupils trembled violently. He wanted to escape, but his skull was being held, and before he could exert any force, he suddenly felt everything spinning before him. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei grabbed Nie Li¡¯s skull with his right hand, flipped it, and smashed it fiercely onto the sea below. When the force and speed were sufficient, the soft sea surface was no different from solid rock. The entire sea surface emitted a booming sound as it sank hundreds of meters, leaving a huge depression several miles wide on the surface of the sea. The terrifying force slammed into Nie Li¡¯s entire demonic body, and he felt like his demonic body was being torn apart. His demonic power, consciousness, and soul were all dispersed by this blow. In a daze, Nie Li didn¡¯t even know where he was. The rebound force passed through Nie Li¡¯s skull and into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei grabbed Nie Li¡¯s skull, flipped it again, and smashed it onto another part of the sea surface. ¡°Boom!¡± Another massive depression appeared on the Boundless Sea, almost identical to the previous one. Nie Li, who had finally gathered a bit of strength, was once again brutally dispersed. Blood mist sprayed from his mouth, and not only his limbs but even the body within his turtle shell began to shatter and decay. Even with the defense of his turtle shell, Nie Li couldn¡¯t withstand this pure force shock. ¡°Boom!¡± There was no time for words, no time for further thought. A third huge explosion resounded through the heavens and earth. Before coming here, Nie Li had considered many possibilities, but he never expected it to end up like this. He was once again brutally beaten just like the first time he encountered this human. And this time, compared to the last time, the beating was even more excessive, even more violent. If the last time both sides had a back-and-forth, this time it was purely Nie Li being hammered, without even a hint of resistance. The pain in his body continued to spread, and Nie Li felt his body being lifted once again. Endless fear flooded Nie Li¡¯s mind. He would die. At most, he could endure three more times, and then he would die. And because of the shock to his soul at this moment, Nie Li couldn¡¯t even muster the strength to burn his soul. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In other words, even if he wanted to fight desperately, this human wouldn¡¯t give him the chance. ¡°I surrender! I surrender!¡± Nie Li pleaded loudly for mercy. ¡°Boom!¡± Another deafening explosion rang out, and a fine crack appeared on Nie Li¡¯s turtle shell, while his serpent tail had long since burst into a mist of blood. Nie Li was dumbfounded. He had already surrendered, so why was he still being attacked? Chapter 707 - Chapter 707: Winner is King Chapter 707: Winner is King Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Nie Li felt the injuries in his body and knew he was dying, about to be smashed to death alive. ¡°I submit! I¡¯m willing to submit! Please don¡¯t kill me!¡± Nie Li screamed in agony. After painstakingly cultivating to the realm of Monster King, to be beaten to death like this, Nie Li couldn¡¯t accept it. Sea Monsters cultivated slowly, but their lifespan was longer than humans¡¯. With Nie Li¡¯s current state, he could easily live for another thousand years. If he delved deeper into the exploration of his own bloodline, Nie Li¡¯s lifespan might continue to increase. A thousand years, how much could he enjoy in that time? Nie Li didn¡¯t want to die. Boom! The world spun, and Nie Li¡¯s body was once again smashed onto the sea surface. This time, Nie Li didn¡¯t feel pain, only numbness all over his body, a sign of imminent death. His four limbs shattered completely, countless blood mists surrounded him, and cracks covered Nie Li¡¯s turtle shell, as if it would completely split open the next moment. If the turtle shell really cracked open, Nie Li¡¯s demon body underneath would surely turn into minced meat. Nie Li spurted out a mouthful of blood mist towards the sky, his eyes already bursting open due to immense pressure. Even the demon core inside his body had cracked now, mirroring the situation of his turtle shell at this moment. There was already a faint connection between the two, and Nie Li had been constantly strengthening the resonance between his demon core and his turtle shell in his daily cultivation. As a result, the toughness of Nie Li¡¯s monster core was much stronger than that of an ordinary Monster King. ¡°What did you just say?¡± Chen Fei held Nie Li¡¯s skull with one hand, his tone flat. As long as he was smashed one more time, this Monster King known for defense would be completely crushed to death, with no possibility of any luck. ¡°I submit! I¡¯m willing to submit to you, please spare my life!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Nie Li¡¯s instinct for survival made him tremble slightly, awakening him from his daze. Nie Li surrendered, he truly did. Feeling the condition of his body, Nie Li had never imagined that one day, he would be smashed to pieces by a human of the same realm in this manner. The Mountain Sea Realm was strong, but this kind of strength was different from that of Sea Monsters. Every time Nie Li fought someone from the Mountain Sea Realm, the most annoying thing was that they always dodged around, never engaging in a direct confrontation, slippery as an eel. Today, however, a human confronted it head-on, leaving it speechless. Losing in its own strongest aspect to a human, Nie Li had nothing to say, not even a trace of defiance. Chen Fei looked at Nie Li without speaking. Nie Li trembled slightly, both afraid of Chen Fei¡¯s refusal and because his injuries were too severe at this point, making it impossible for him to control his demon body. ¡°If you submit to me, you must completely release your soul,¡± Chen Fei said after a moment¡¯s thought. Taking in a Monster King would indeed bring more benefits than simply killing it. It might be easy for Chen Fei to defeat this Monster King, but it didn¡¯t mean other members of the Mountain Sea Realm could easily kill Monster Kings at will. Especially Nie Li, with his turtle shell, not only had extraordinary strength but also defense far superior to other Monster Kings. It wouldn¡¯t be easy for attacks from the Mountain Sea Realm to break through Nie Li¡¯s defense. ¡°Okay, okay!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Nie Li felt as if he had been granted a reprieve, his entire demon body relaxing as he nodded vigorously. Though Chen Fei had only considered for a moment, for Nie Li, the time just now had felt so long, as if in the next moment, he would be smashed to death directly. In the terrifying throes of life and death, Nie Li had never felt time could be so agonizing. ¡°Release your soul!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice was heavy. ¡°Yes!¡± Nie Li dared not delay even for a moment, directly opening up the defense of his soul, fully displaying it before Chen Fei. Chen Fei wielded the Heavenly Profound Sword, and a stream of sword essence moved through the air, beginning to inscribe runes into Nie Li¡¯s soul. Among the jade slips collected by Wu Renxu and Zhang Zhaoyun, there were many remnants and singular techniques, including several methods for imprinting souls and subduing Sea Monsters. These remnants and techniques had never been used by Wu Renxu and Zhang Zhaoyun, nor had they intentionally studied them. For the members of the Mountain Sea Realm, only powers of the same level could possibly provide assistance, such as spiritual treasures. As for Monster Kings or Fourth-Tier Evil, defeating them was an extremely difficult task, let alone making them completely submit willingly to be enslaved. Nie Li¡¯s situation was somewhat special. Besides being shattered head-on in his strongest aspect by Chen Fei, causing a massive shock to his mind, he willingly submitted. More importantly, it was closely related to Nie Li¡¯s own character. The turtle shell bestowed upon Nie Li immense defensive power, providing him with a choice of retreat throughout his life. This option of retreat had been a constant theme in Nie Li¡¯s life. Just like the last time Chen Fei fought Nie Li, Nie Li had directly hidden inside his turtle shell to escape death. Nie Li had done this many times before and had grown accustomed to always having an escape plan. Now, after being nearly shattered by Chen Fei, Nie Li once again chose to retreat naturally, without any psychological burden. What¡¯s wrong with being enslaved for the sake of survival! Moreover, Nie Li believed his lifespan was still over a thousand years. It was uncertain who would die first in the end. Nie Li felt confident that he could outlive this master and eventually emerge victorious! Yes, outlive this master to the very end! Then, this battle lasting for hundreds of years could be perfectly concluded! Various thoughts spun in Nie Li¡¯s mind. Suddenly, a sharp pain spread from his soul, and Nie Li couldn¡¯t help but scream loudly, his body involuntarily writhing. ¡°Shut up!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s left hand directly seized Nie Li¡¯s head, forcibly immobilizing his demon body in place. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Nie Li couldn¡¯t help but shiver, forcibly enduring the pain of his soul being inscribed with runes, not daring to move recklessly. ¡°Outlive him, outlive him!¡± Nie Li kept roaring inwardly, using this as motivation. Without this firm belief, Nie Li would truly have been in so much pain that he would want to scream out loud. The sword essence continuously traversed through Nie Li¡¯s soul, this forced inscription of runes in the soul naturally causing extreme pain. Moreover, the soul was different from the physical body. While the physical body might become numb due to intense pain, the soul would become more alert with increased pain. To alleviate the pain, the entire soul would have to be completely shattered. The runes were very complex, and it took Chen Fei half an hour to finally complete the inscription. As Chen Fei reintegrated Nie Li¡¯s soul back into his body, Nie Li looked at Chen Fei again, and his mentality underwent a transformation. Thoughts of rebellion or devouring the master could not possibly occur in Nie Li¡¯s mind. Obedience and compliance, these would gradually influence Nie Li¡¯s temperament in the future, yet Nie Li himself would not perceive this change. This was the result of the soul being imprinted with steel stamps, irreversible. During that half hour, if Nie Li had even the slightest reluctance, the inscription would have been interrupted, making the conditions extremely stringent. Chen Fei sensed the situation in Nie Li¡¯s soul, and while the runes were relatively stable, Nie Li¡¯s own soul instinctively wanted to erase these runes. This was a subconscious resistance by the soul to maintain its purity. After considering for a moment, Chen Fei waved his right hand, and the Concealment Bell appeared, then was directly integrated into Nie Li¡¯s body by Chen Fei. Solidifying the runes with a spiritual treasure didn¡¯t take long; it might only take a few days for the runes to become part of Nie Li¡¯s soul. Nie Li shook his head slightly, feeling a bit uncomfortable, but he didn¡¯t dare to say anything. ¡°Arrange your population, and three days later, bring some cubs to Thousand Geese City.¡± Chen Fei took out some healing holy medicine from the Qianyuan Sword and gave it to Nie Li. Then, he transformed into a rainbow light and hurried towards the direction of Thousand Geese City. There were many Sea Monsters in Nie Li¡¯s population, but Chen Fei hadn¡¯t considered accepting all of them. While the overall strength of the Primordial Sword Sect would increase somewhat, it would also be more burdensome. Moreover, many Sea Monsters were unruly, and to make them submit, soul runes had to be set up. Ordinary mental runes were not very effective. It would require Chen Fei to personally intervene and set them up one by one. It was better to raise some cubs from a young age, let them grow up with the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect, and ultimately, they would be more loyal. Now possessing a Monster King, Chen Fei¡¯s interest in other Third-Tier Sea Monsters, even those at the peak of the Third-Tier, had diminished. ¡°Thankyou for the master¡¯s reward!¡± Nie Li bowed his head. After Chen Fei disappeared, Nie Li opened his huge mouth and swallowed the elixir. The pure medicinal power began to repair Nie Li¡¯s injuries, and the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged into Nie Li¡¯s demon body, gradually restoring his shattered eyes. Dragging his injured body, Nie Li flew back to the previous island. The healing holy medicine given by Chen Fei was extraordinary. After flying hundreds of miles, most of the injuries on Nie Li¡¯s demon body had improved significantly. However, the biggest trouble lay in the cracks on his turtle shell and monster core. These injuries could only be smoothed out with time. Fortunately, the Nirvana Fruit Nie Li had previously swallowed had greatly enhanced his bloodline. With some time, his current injuries could be fully healed. Returning to the island, other Sea Monsters were startled to see Nie Li¡¯s injured demon body. Nie Li let out a loud roar, and some Sea Monsters approached him. Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei stayed in the courtyard and did not go out again, spending all his time practicing martial arts. At about 9 a.m., Chen Fei, who was sitting cross-legged on the meditation cushion, suddenly opened his eyes. Two familiar auras entered from the east gate of Thousand Geese City. Tang Shouchang appeared, intercepting the person, and then accompanied them all the way to the outside of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s residence. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s expression showed some surprise. He flashed his figure and at the same time, sent a sound transmission to inform Qu Qingsheng and the others. Outside the residence, Min Yanlu looked ahead, sensing the numerous auras inside, his gaze fluctuating. Compared to Chen Fei, Min Yanlu¡¯s entourage from the Thousand Feathers Alliance was much smaller. Suddenly, a figure appeared, precisely Chen Fei. Min Yanlu looked at Chen Fei, sensing his aura of the Mountain Sea Realm, his expression carrying a hint of complexity. Had he really broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm? The scene from the incident at Sea Dominion City, just a few years ago, now seemed somewhat unreal. Chapter 708 - Chapter 708: Creepy Chapter 708: Creepy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Tang Shouchang saw Chen Fei and recognized Min Yanlu. After exchanging a few words with Chen Fei, he turned and left. Gu Danying stood behind Min Yanlu, watching Chen Fei¡¯s imposing demeanor like an abyss, trembling slightly in his heart. The person was still the same person as before, but the positions of both sides had completely changed. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that a distinguished guest was visiting, please forgive my lack of proper reception!¡± Chen Fei said, clasping his hands towards Min Yanlu. ¡°It is I who have been presumptuous.¡± Min Yanlu returned the gesture. Several cultivators in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm appeared, watching Min Yanlu from afar, feeling a strange sense of conflict in their hearts. Especially for Tong Linyun and several others who were born and raised in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, this feeling was even stronger. After all, since they embarked on cultivation, all they had heard were various legends about Min Yanlu, and many of them had never even seen Min Yanlu¡¯s face before. But now, Chen Fei was already on equal footing with Min Yanlu, and Min Yanlu had even come from elsewhere specifically to visit the Primordial Sword Sect. Who could understand this feeling? Chen Fei welcomed Min Yanlu into the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect and seated him in the main hall. ¡°I happened to hear that you¡¯ve broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm, so I¡¯ve brought a little token of my appreciation.¡± Min Yanlu took out a bag of holding and presented it to Chen Fei with his elemental power. ¡°The Chief is too kind.¡± Chen Fei reached out and accepted it without inspecting its contents. ¡°The Thousand Feathers Alliance no longer exists, so there¡¯s no need for the title of Chief,¡± Min Yanlu said with a bitter smile, shaking his head at Chen Fei¡¯s words. ¡°There will be a day when it returns,¡± Chen Fei smiled. Chen Fei had a pretty good impression of Min Yanlu. Initially, in the Sea Dominion City, Min Yanlu rewarded him for his merits by giving him the Celestial Azure Flower. Because of the Celestial Azure Flower, Chen Fei was able to strengthen his cultivation and rapidly elevate his realm in a short period of time. Although he didn¡¯t receive any Mountain Sea Realm cultivation techniques at the time, it was somewhat regrettable. However, since they were not related by blood or friendship, Min Yanlu had no reason to increase the rewards for Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯ll take your kind words to heart!¡± Min Yanlu also smiled, then took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it over, saying, ¡°I came out in a hurry this time, so I didn¡¯t have time to prepare much. Here¡¯s some insights on cultivating in the Mountain Sea Realm. If you don¡¯t mind, you can take a look.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly shifted as he took the jade slip. Certainly, it wasn¡¯t easy to give away primary cultivation techniques, as it directly related to one¡¯s own cultivation foundation, which could easily become a target if obtained by others. After all, techniques like cultivation methods were rarely perfect; there were always pros and cons. Providing insights into cultivation had been a very intimate gesture, and it had been the greatest goodwill Min Yanlu could offer. If he had truly planned to reclaim the Thousand Feathers Alliance in the future, Min Yanlu had genuinely wanted to leverage Chen Fei¡¯s strength. ¡°Chief, you have given me so much, I feel overwhelmed,¡± Chen Fei had said as he accepted the jade slip, looking at Min Yanlu. ¡°It¡¯s nothing valuable; there¡¯s no need to feel that way,¡± Min Yanlu had waved his hand dismissively. ¡°Would the Chief consider staying a few more days so that we could properly entertain you? It would have also been a good opportunity to consult on some difficulties in cultivation,¡± Chen Fei had invited. The invitation had been polite, but Chen Fei had sensed from Min Yanlu¡¯s current demeanor a sense of impending mortality. The severity of the battle in Thousand Feathers City could have been imagined. Chen Fei had had several kinds of healing elixirs in his possession then. While they might not have cured Min Yanlu¡¯s injuries completely, they could have at least alleviated some of the pain. ¡°No, I had some matters to attend to in Longhu City.¡± Min Yanlu had declined, about to continue speaking when he had suddenly turned his head to look outside the main hall, or more accurately, toward the outskirts of Thousand Geese City. Chen Fei had been somewhat surprised by Min Yanlu¡¯s sharp perception, even while injured. On the streets of Thousand Geese City, some residents had suddenly looked up strangely at the sky. At some point, the array formation of Thousand Geese City had been activated. Looking towards the distant sky, a shadow was drifting towards Thousand Geese City. The figures of Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng appeared outside the city, frowning as they looked into the distance. Although the aura of the Monster King was not strong, it was undoubtedly that of a Monster King. Thousand Geese City was located on the edge of the Middle Continent, where Monster Kings occasionally lurked nearby. However, these Monster Kings had been around for many years, and none had flown towards Thousand Geese City like today. Thousand Geese City had Mountain Sea Realm experts stationed, and not just one. The nearby Monster Kings were well aware of this. A single Monster King coming to Thousand Geese City would definitely not end well. Inside the main hall of the Primordial Sword Sect, ¡°It seems that Thousand Geese City has encountered some problems. Do you need help?¡± Min Yanlu turned to look at Chen Fei. ¡°No need, Chief Min, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Chen Fei shook his head, his figure flickering and disappearing into the main hall. Watching Chen Fei¡¯s disappearing figure, Min Yanlu could only guess at what was happening. However, from Chen Fei¡¯s use of body techniques, Min Yanlu could tell that Chen Fei had completely stabilized his realm and had become extremely proficient in the use of soul power. Thinking back to the earlier information he had received, Chen Fei had just broken through and killed two Mountain Sea Realm experts, which was probably not just a rumor. Min Yanlu lifted his head slightly, locking his gaze onto the outskirts of Thousand Geese City. If assistance was needed later, Min Yanlu didn¡¯t mind owing Chen Fei a favor. Inside Thousand Geese City, more and more people were sensing the aura of the Monster King. Compared to the Mountain Sea Realm, the aura of a Monster King was undoubtedly more violent, reflecting the ferocity of sea monsters. Even ordinary people, when they caught sight of the dark shadow from afar, felt as if a heavy weight was pressing on their hearts, making it impossible to breathe. After staring for a moment longer, they might even black out, unsure of their surroundings. And this was with the protection of Thousand Geese City¡¯s array formation. In the wilderness, those with insufficient cultivation would have their minds scattered by the unintentional release of the Monster King¡¯s aura, fainting on the spot. As the Monster King drew closer, Thousand Geese City began to appear restless. It was only because there were Mountain Sea Realm experts within Thousand Geese City that it hadn¡¯t descended into chaos yet. Otherwise, people would have been fleeing in all directions for their lives. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared next to Tang Shouchang, nodding slightly to the two. ¡°It¡¯s been many years since Thousand Geese City was last disturbed by a sea monster. This Monster King¡¯s aura is strange, and coming alone like this, it¡¯s likely a deception,¡± Ning Baizheng whispered softly. ¡°I¡¯ll go meet them first,¡± Tang Shouchang said. ¡°No need, this Monster King is here for me,¡± Chen Fei stopped Tang Shouchang. Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng hadn¡¯t quite understood Chen Fei¡¯s words yet. It seemed that the Monster King had sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura, and in turn, the Monster King had also displayed its own aura. Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng¡¯s bodies instinctively tensed, a physiological response to facing a powerful aura. In case of any attack, they could react immediately. However, soon after, Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng felt something peculiar within the Monster King¡¯s aura. This peculiarity didn¡¯t just come from the Monster King; it also came from Chen Fei beside them, as his aura unexpectedly resonated with the Monster King¡¯s. Ning Baizheng¡¯s eyes slowly widened as he thought of a possibility, involuntarily turning his head to look at Chen Fei. Tang Shouchang was a bit slow to catch on, but as Chen Fei¡¯s aura prevailed and the Monster King¡¯s aura actively subsided, Tang Shouchang finally realized. This wasn¡¯t just resonance; it was clear that the Monster King¡¯s aura was actively harmonizing with Chen Fei¡¯s. And the only possible explanation for this situation was that this powerful Monster King had been subjugated by Chen Fei! Tang Shouchang looked at Chen Fei. Had he gone out a few days ago and recruited a Monster King as a subordinate? The feelings of Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng at this moment were even more bewildering than the arrival of the Monster King. The attack of the Monster King could be seen as the monsters seeking blood and sustenance. Chen Fei had gone out briefly that day and returned the same day, claiming to have recruited a Monster King outside. Could there be anything more extravagant than this? The number of sects on the Middle Continent was countless, with many powerful ones among them. Some powerful individuals might forcefully subjugate sea monsters, but that was generally something achievable only with a cultivation level one or two realms higher. It was unheard of for a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator to subdue a Monster King; many Monster Kings would rather die than submit. Subjugating a Monster King of the same realm was much more challenging than slaying one. You had to handle the situation with ease for the Monster King to be truly convinced. Otherwise, if you managed to defeat a Monster King while heavily injured, it would only view you as a cunning human and refuse to submit! ¡°This monster will reside in Thousand Geese City in the future. I¡¯ve already inscribed runes into its soul. There¡¯s no need to worry about it causing trouble,¡± Chen Fei said softly. ¡°Since it¡¯s runes inscribed by Master Chen, we naturally trust it,¡± Tang Shouchang grinned, his mind already drifting elsewhere. They were planning to use this Monster King as a guardian monster for the sect. How could Tang Shouchang not envy this? ¡°With a Monster King inside the city, Thousand Geese City is even safer. We must thank Master Chen for this.¡± Ning Baizheng echoed Tang Shouchang¡¯s sentiment, deepening their understanding of Chen Fei¡¯s strength. A prodigy indeed, utterly unpredictable! Those with sufficient cultivation inside Thousand Geese City watched the changes outside with bated breath. As they saw the Monster King approaching closer and closer, they could even discern its appearance: a chicken-headed, turtle-bodied, snake-tailed creature, terrifying to behold. As the Monster King drew near, the people inside the city suddenly realized that Tang Shouchang and the other two Mountain Sea Realm cultivators remained motionless, allowing the Monster King to approach. The distance between the two sides had become dangerously close. Finally, they saw Chen Fei, the newly promoted Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, make a move. Was he planning to single-handedly confront the Monster King? They had missed witnessing Chen Fei¡¯s strength when he slew the two Mountain Sea Realm cultivators before, but today, they would witness his power firsthand. They watched as Chen Fei leaped up, landing on the head of the Monster King. And yet, the Monster King continued to fly towards Thousand Geese City. The people of Thousand Geese City were collectively confused. The formation of Thousand Geese City had dissipated at some point unknown to the people, and as the Monster King flew over the city, it caused countless screams. Then, the Monster King flew into the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect and landed. Numerous questions arose in the minds of the people of Thousand Geese City. Some astute individuals thought of a possibility, their eyes widening instantly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Not only were the people of Thousand Geese City shocked, but those from the Primordial Sword Sect were also bewildered when they saw Nie Li descend. Especially many members of the Primordial Sword Sect recognized Nie Li¡¯s appearance. Wasn¡¯t he the Monster King who had tried to devour them on the sea? ¡°Everyone, I may have offended you in the past, but from now on, we are all part of the same sect!¡± Nie Li¡¯s voice resonated as he stood firmly on the ground, his chicken head slightly raised, looking at the people of the Primordial Sword Sect with a deep voice. This voice was not only heard by the members of the Primordial Sword Sect but also by everyone in Thousand Geese City. Chapter 709 - Chapter 709: The Uncrowned King Chapter 709: The Uncrowned King Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°All part of the same sect?¡± The disciples of Primordial Sword Sect blinked. It had been said that thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; everything in the world was constantly changing, with very few things remaining unchanged. But was this change happening too quickly? Just a while ago, they had almost been devoured by that Monster King. The fear and tension from that ordeal were still fresh in their memories. Looking at Nie Li¡¯s towering figure and feeling the imposing aura unique to the Monster King, it seemed that fear and tension weren¡¯t such a big deal anymore. A guardian monster at the Monster King level for the sect, such a feat had never been achieved in the thousand-year history of Thousand Geese City by any sect. Not to mention Thousand Geese City, even the Thousand Feathers Alliance hadn¡¯t had such capability in the past. But now, their Primordial Sword Sect actually had a Monster King overseeing the sect¡¯s destiny. What a source of pride! Not only the elders at the Body Tempering realm, but also those at the Aperture Tempering realm and the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, were feeling emotional at this moment. Never mind whether this Monster King had intentions of devouring them in the past; that was all water under the bridge. Who hadn¡¯t made mistakes before? Didn¡¯t the Monster King just apologize? Several Combined Aperture Tempering realm elders looked at the scars on Nie Li¡¯s turtle shell that hadn¡¯t fully healed yet. Their decision to join Primordial Sword Sect this time must have been made after careful consideration! The disciples of Primordial Sword Sect were secretly excited, while others in Thousand Geese City stared wide-eyed. Even though some had already guessed it would be like this, hearing it directly from the Monster King¡¯s mouth was a different experience altogether. Just as Primordial Sword Sect had anticipated, in the thousands of years of Thousand Geese City¡¯s history, no sect had ever been able to subdue a Monster King as their sect¡¯s guardian monster. And yet, Primordial Sword Sect, which had only recently arrived in Thousand Geese City and had not even been there for a year, first established its dominance by killing two Mountain Sea Realm experts and officially taking over Thousand Geese City. And now, today, they had completely subdued a Monster King and brought it into their sect. Previously, there had been hints of Primordial Sword Sect becoming the ruler of Thousand Geese City, especially given Chen Fei¡¯s outstanding achievements. And now, with the arrival of the Monster King Nie Li, Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s strength instantly expanded, completely surpassing the combined forces of Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng¡¯s sects, truly claiming the position of the uncrowned king of Thousand Geese City. Recently, many had been eager to join Primordial Sword Sect. The top combat power of Primordial Sword Sect was beyond doubt, but ironically, the number of Combined Aperture Tempering realm and Aperture Tempering realm cultivators within the sect was relatively small, even extremely small. With so few mid-level combatants and yet an abundance of resources to the extreme, anyone with eyes in Thousand Geese City could see what kind of future awaited them by joining Primordial Sword Sect. However, after Primordial Sword Sect took over Thousand Geese City, their recruitment process became extremely stringent, and they also made the screening process for those who actively sought to join them very complicated. Primordial Sword Sect was no longer a place where one could simply join based on a bit of talent or strength. Many in Thousand Geese City were wavering in their thoughts. With such a powerful sect, even if it was difficult to join, they would find ways to become a part of it. Many had heard that Chen Fei was not very old, yet he was truly a genius-level figure. In other words, under Chen Fei¡¯s leadership, Primordial Sword Sect could thrive for at least hundreds of years. If they didn¡¯t break through to the Mountain Sea Realm, they could probably see Chen Fei leading Primordial Sword Sect forward for their entire lives. Even if they did break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it would be the same. Chen Fei stood on top of Nie Li¡¯s head, lightly tapping his right foot, and Nie Li understood, his body starting to shrink voluntarily. He had maintained his true form all along because Nie Li was still in a state of serious injury. Three days were not enough time for Nie Li¡¯s injuries to fully heal. Therefore, Nie Li had to constantly maintain his true form to prevent any unexpected incidents from occurring, giving him time to react. Now that they had arrived at Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s residence and with Chen Fei present, there were no longer any safety concerns, so there was no need to maintain his true form. After shrinking his demonic body to a few meters in size, Nie Li transformed into human form. Qu Qjngsheng, accompanied by some others, personally led Nie Li to find a courtyard for accommodation. Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng, seeing the subdued aura of the Monster King Nie Li, exchanged glances and both could detect a hint of envy in each other¡¯s eyes. It was hard not to envy such a situation. But if one¡¯s strength was insufficient, no amount of envy would change the reality. The two shook their heads at each other and returned to their respective sect residences. While they were reluctant to admit it, the fact that Primordial Sword Sect surpassed the combined strength of their two sects was undeniable. In this situation, they needed to have a certain attitude towards how to interact with Primordial Sword Sect in the future. In this world, strength is respected. If someone is stronger than you, you must show the appropriate attitude, or it¡¯s easy to stir up unnecessary trouble. Looking at it from another perspective, the stronger Primordial Sword Sect became, the stronger Thousand Geese City would become as well. If Thousand Geese City¡¯s strength could truly continue to rise, the resources it could obtain in the future would actually increase more and more. Their two sects may seem to have suffered some losses now, but in the long run, they might be able to gain more. Inside the main hall of Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei and Min Yanlu resumed their seats. However, compared to before, there seemed to be a slight change in the atmosphere at this moment, and this change came from Min Yanlu and Gu Danying. When Gu Danying saw Chen Fei stepping on the Monster King and flying towards Primordial Sword Sect, the shock he felt was even more exaggerated than when he learned that Chen Fei had broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Because the Thousand Feathers Alliance was destroyed by the Monster Kings, and the reason why those who were originally part of the Thousand Feathers Alliance were now scattered and homeless was all thanks to those Monster Kings. They hated the Monster Kings, but they had to admit their strength. The terrifying power that day in Thousand Feathers City, like the upheaval of rivers and seas, still lingered in Gu Danying¡¯s mind. If it weren¡¯t for Min Yanlu burning his soul and lifespan and desperately dragging them out, Gu Danying would have died under the attack of the Monster Kings long ago. And now, such a powerful Monster King was forcibly subdued by Chen Fei. This contrast made Gu Danying¡¯s mind feel somewhat surreal. Several years ago, the person who came to seek an audience with the sect master, who was even lower in seniority than herself, had now become such a giant. A highly unreal feeling kept flashing through Gu Danying¡¯s mind. Compared to Gu Danying, Min Yanlu naturally wouldn¡¯t feel this way. However, witnessing Nie Li acknowledging Chen Fei as his master still greatly shocked Min Yanlu. If, before this, Min Yanlu had some doubts about Chen Fei¡¯s ability to single-handedly kill two Mountain Sea Realm experts, wondering if there were other reasons behind it. Now, after seeing this scene, Min Yanlu had no more doubts in his mind. To be able to single-handedly subdue a Monster King, and looking at Chen Fei¡¯s aura, there were no traces of injury at all. With this level of strength, the likelihood of killing two Mountain Sea Realm experts was very high. The only possibility was that sometimes Mountain Sea Realm experts couldn¡¯t be defeated and would definitely flee. Just like Min Yanlu himself, who fled when faced with the siege of five Monster Kings. Did those two Mountain Sea Realm experts really not escape Chen Fei¡¯s pursuit? Or was it because of some other special reason? ¡°Chief Min, would you like to stay and rest for a few days?¡± Chen Fei looked at Min Yanlu and smiled. ¡°That would be much appreciated!¡± Min Yanlu hesitated for a moment, then bowed to Chen Fei. ¡°Chief Min, you¡¯re too kind!¡± Chen Fei chuckled. Two days later, thousands of miles away from Thousand Geese City, in Qinxia City. In a courtyard within the city, Tu Zaichuan held a person¡¯s head in his hand, the body trembling unconsciously, filled with signs of pain and struggle. After a moment, Tu Zaichuan casually threw the person aside, and by then, the person had already lost all signs of life. In the courtyard at this moment, there were already five people lying lifeless. Tu Zaichuan lightly clapped his hands, then looked towards the city, the sunlight casting a cold shadow on his pale face, spreading an indescribable chill around him. Since narrowly escaping from being chased by the Monster King Nie Li, Tu Zaichuan had been hiding in the deep mountains and forests, practicing and recovering. Once his injuries had mostly healed, Tu Zaichuan emerged from the mountains and began hunting down isolated Aperture Tempering realm and Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. As long as he encountered them in the wild and confirmed that they didn¡¯t have any significant background, Tu Zaichuan killed them all, then refined their blood essence into blood spirits for his own use. The strength of Tu Zaichuan depended to a large extent on the number and quality of his blood spirits. During his last encounter with the Monster King Nie Li, Tu Zaichuan had almost depleted all his blood spirits, rendering his strength extremely weak. Not replenishing blood spirits would make Tu Zaichuan restless day and night, fearing that he might encounter enemies at any moment and be killed due to his insufficient strength. ¡°The Thousand Feathers Alliance has actually been invaded by the Monster Kings working together. It¡¯s truly pitiful.¡± A gloomy smile slowly appeared on Tu Zaichuan¡¯s face. These pieces of information were all recently extracted by Tu Zaichuan from the minds of others, not only from the person in the courtyard at this moment but also from elsewhere. A few days ago, Tu Zaichuan accidentally saw a Mountain Sea Realm expert flying by. The overwhelming aura of power from within made Tu Zaichuan instantly aware of it. The Bloodline Origin Technique, the primary cultivation method Tu Zaichuan practiced, was ruthless and decisive, focusing on refining blood spirits. Therefore, Tu Zaichuan was extremely sensitive to auras. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Tu Zaichuan didn¡¯t rashly rush up to attack. Killing a Mountain Sea Realm expert would yield high rewards, but the danger was also immense. Despite the fact that this Mountain Sea Realm expert seemed incredibly weak, Tu Zaichuan remained cautious. Each creature has its own way of survival. Having practiced for hundreds of years, Tu Zaichuan naturally had his own sources of information. By paying a certain price, Tu Zaichuan quickly locked onto some information about that Mountain Sea Realm expert. And as Tu Zaichuan dug up several outposts of the Thousand Feathers Alliance in various cities and gained more information through soul-searching, he obtained even more intelligence. ¡°If I can refine him into the main blood spirit and nurture him for a while, then what fear would I have in facing the Monster King Nie Li!¡± Chapter 710 - Chapter 710: Borrow Your Head Chapter 710: Borrow Your Head Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Tu Zaichuan¡¯s mood fluctuated. This was the Blood Spirit of the Mountain Sea Realm. Despite practicing the Bloodline Origin Technique for many years, the strongest he could produce was only a Blood Spirit at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. As for the Mountain Sea Realm, in a one-on-one battle, Tu Zaichuan himself didn¡¯t have much confidence. Moreover, if the opponent couldn¡¯t hold their ground and chose to flee desperately, Tu Zaichuan didn¡¯t have the confidence to stop them. Furthermore, in the Middle Continent, there were still some friends at the Mountain Sea Realm level. Stirring up trouble would attract attention, and Tu Zaichuan¡¯s reputation was not good, making him susceptible to being besieged. But now, a severely weakened Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, especially one who had migrated from outside the Middle Continent, wasn¡¯t this the perfect target for refining a Blood Spirit? Although it was just a fleeting glance that day, Tu Zaichuan could feel that the Mountain and Sea cultivator was not just heavily injured; their spiritual soul was also in great trouble. In other words, if the opponent couldn¡¯t hold their ground, they wouldn¡¯t even have the opportunity to burn their spiritual soul and flee. ¡°I really want to kill him, but I¡¯m slightly lacking alone.¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s gaze flickered. Finding another Mountain and Sea cultivator to help would naturally guarantee success, but in doing so, the benefits would be diluted. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s expression was full of hesitation. In the end, he decided to seek another person¡¯s help. After all, when facing someone at the Mountain Sea Realm, caution was paramount. He didn¡¯t care about anything else on that person; he only sought to refine this Mountain and Sea cultivator into a Blood Spirit. With a Blood Spirit from the Mountain Sea Realm, not only would Tu Zaichuan¡¯s strength skyrocket, but his Bloodline Origin Technique, which had been stagnant for a long time, might also advance further because of it. In the blink of an eye, three days had passed. During these few days, Chen Fei and Min Yanlu exchanged insights into their cultivation. At first, Min Yanlu¡¯s mentality was to help Chen Fei understand. After all, compared to Chen Fei, Min Yanlu had already condensed the second Divine Palace and was even preparing for the third. Chen Fei was powerful, but he had just broken through, and that was an undeniable fact. However, as Min Yanlu continued to exchange cultivation insights with Chen Fei, his mentality underwent a complete reversal. On many cultivation issues in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s insights were not only profound but also unexpectedly deep. Many of the problems were ones that Min Yanlu himself had not considered. This was not the insight of someone who had just broken through; it was more akin to the experience of a veteran Mountain and Sea cultivator who had been practicing for hundreds of years. Yet, the reality was that Chen Fei had only broken through less than a month ago. This extreme sense of disparity momentarily left Min Yanlu at a loss. In this world, there are many geniuses, and the Middle Continent is overflowing with them. In a sense, Min Yanlu himself is a figure of genius level. However, even so, Min Yanlu was impressed by the cultivation insights demonstrated by Chen Fei. It was impossible not to admire, because Min Yanlu himself was absolutely incapable of achieving such insight. In the end, only one phrase could express Min Yanlu¡¯s feelings: ¡°astonishingly brilliant.¡± ¡°Longhu City is far from Thousand Geese City, but this item can easily transmit messages.¡± Before leaving, Min Yanlu took out a piece of jade and handed it to Chen Fei. It was for mutual communication. If there was anything important, they could also pass messages through it. ¡°The Enlightenment Tower?¡± Chen Fei took the jade piece, feeling the familiar aura above it, his expression subtly changing. When he had just arrived at the Thousand Feathers Alliance not long ago, Chen Fei had borrowed the Enlightenment Tower to perfect his techniques. He hadn¡¯t expected to see it again today, but compared to before, things had changed drastically. ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s already broken. Only these jade pieces remain, but they can still serve some purpose,¡± Min Yanlu said with a hint of melancholy in his expression. Although Min Yanlu still maintained the cultivation realm of the Mountain and Sea, his strength was at its lowest since breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm. Although he now had an additional Divine Palace in his body compared to when he first broke through, and his comprehension of techniques was higher than before, he was now at his weakest since the breakthrough. But both his spiritual soul and lifespan were at their lowest point. Either of these would greatly affect his strength, let alone both together. Even the two cherished spiritual treasures, nurtured for many years, had lost much of their power. The Enlightenment Tower, in particular, suffered the most. Besides being cracked due to the siege by numerous Monster Kings back then, more damage was caused by the collapse of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The backlash from the shattered faith and belief completely shattered the Enlightenment Tower. This incident had also affected Min Yanlu to a considerable extent. As for the Heavenly Manifestation Blade, Min Yanlu¡¯s main weapon, it had also been greatly damaged that day when Min Yanlu burned its spiritual origin, causing it to plummet to the level of a mere magic weapon. Combined with the damage sustained in battle, it was practically rendered useless. ¡°Chief Min, take care!¡± After a moment, the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect escorted Min Yanlu and Gu Danying outside Thousand Geese City. Chen Fei bowed to Min Yanlu. ¡°No need for further escort. Take care!¡± Min Yanlu returned the gesture to the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect, then, with Gu Danying, soared into the sky and disappeared from view. Watching Min Yanlu leave, Chen Fei led the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect back to their residence. Chen Fei continued his seclusion cultivation. The exchanges with Min Yanlu over the past few days had indeed been fruitful for him. Furthermore, the jade slip gifted by Min Yanlu, containing the insights into cultivation, was genuinely sincere, with no falsehoods. Despite having cultivated the Heavenly Profound Sword, a Mountain Sea Realm technique, to a profound level with the help of the interface, Chen Fei¡¯s perspective was still limited to the Heavenly Profound Sword. The cultivation of the Mountain Sea Realm was extremely profound and couldn¡¯t be fully comprehended by just one martial art. Even if Chen Fei mastered the Heavenly Profound Sword to perfection, he couldn¡¯t possibly grasp everything about the Mountain Sea Realm. Sometimes, Min Yanlu would express insights from different angles that would enlighten Chen Fei, leaving him with a sense of enlightenment. This was why many martial artists of the same level were willing to sit down and discuss with each other because there were always aspects that one couldn¡¯t consider alone. Sometimes, with just a little guidance from others, you could see things clearly and avoid many detours. While Chen Fei continued his seclusion cultivation, the other members of the Primordial Sword Sect busied themselves with their own tasks. Since taking over Thousand Geese City, the affairs of the Primordial Sword Sect had become increasingly complex. After the recent incident with the Monster Kings, the workload of the Primordial Sword Sect had suddenly increased significantly. Despite feeling busy, this sense of busyness somewhat hindered their cultivation. However, everyone in the Primordial Sword Sect enjoyed it because behind each task, there might be significant resources and benefits. In the past, acquiring these resources and benefits often required risking one¡¯s life and fighting for them. But now, they were being actively and willingly offered by outsiders. No one would find it troublesome, regardless of who they were. In the Thousand Geese Mountains, Min Yanlu flew swiftly through the low sky with Gu Danying. After these few days of calming down, Gu Danying had completely settled his state of mind. At the same time, his desire for the Mountain Sea Realm had become stronger than ever before. He was only waiting to return to the Longhu City, where he would immediately seclude himself and seize the opportunity to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Min Yanlu noticed the determination in his disciple¡¯s eyes, which gave him some comfort. However, he was unsure whether Gu Danying could take that final step. Entering the Mountain Sea Realm, even on the Middle Continent, was no easy task. Foundation, talent, and luck were all indispensable. Min Yanlu looked ahead, his thoughts swirling. Although the visit to the Primordial Sword Sect had turned out to be vastly different from what he had expected, it had brought more surprises than anything else. After all, the stronger Chen Fei became, the higher the possibility of reclaiming the Thousand Feathers Alliance in the future, provided the timing was right. Now, Min Yanlu only needed to restore his strength alongside Master Haiyue, offer generous rewards, and invite a few helpers before returning to the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The most important things are Chen Fei¡¯s strength and that Monster King. As Min Yanlu was lost in thought, suddenly his gaze sharpened, piercing forward. Without hesitation, Min Yanlu¡¯s figure swiftly changed direction, grabbing Gu Danying and dashing towards another direction. ¡°Tu Zaichuan, this person doesn¡¯t seem to be as heavily injured as you claimed!¡± A voice suddenly erupted, initially faint but quickly resonating in all directions, its immense sound waves stirring the primal energies of heaven and earth. At the same time, beams of light within a radius of several miles lit up in an orderly manner. All of these were concealed formations, all of which were now activated. Min Yanlu and Gu Danying glided past the edges of these formations, surprisingly unhindered by any of them. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing special, why invite you?¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s figure appeared about a mile ahead of Min Yanlu. Hundreds of Blood Spirits swarmed out from Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body, engulfing the path ahead in the blink of an eye. A trace of worry flashed in Min Yanlu¡¯s eyes. Instead of forcefully breaking through the Blood Spirits, he chose the impossible and traced an arc, finding another fleeting path. ¡°Clap! Clap! Clap!¡± A tall figure seemingly emerged from the void, clapping his hands mockingly at Min Yanlu. ¡°If there were only one of you, I¡¯m afraid there might be a chance for you to escape.¡± Looking at Min Yanlu from such close proximity, Fei Boyong also slightly sensed something unusual about Min Yanlu¡¯s aura, although it was just a hint and not as clear as Tu Zaichuan¡¯s perception. ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of this, gentlemen?¡± Min Yanlu halted his movement, looking at Fei Boyong and Tu Zaichuan, his voice stern. ¡°We have never met before!¡± ¡°Indeed, we have not met before. Today¡¯s purpose is simple. We just need to borrow your heads for a bit!¡± Fei Boyong laughed loudly. As his words fell, the surrounding formations merged, forming a large array that completely enveloped the area for several miles. Tu Zaichuan couldn¡¯t help but smile when he looked at Gu Danying beside Min Yanlu. As a Blood Spirit at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he was also a good material. Feeling a chill down his spine when Tu Zaichuan glanced at him, Gu Danying didn¡¯t hesitate. He immediately activated the fragment of the Enlightenment Tower in his hand and sought help from Chen Fei in Thousand Geese City. Min Yanlu sensed the change in the fragment of the Enlightenment Tower and sighed softly. It was too late. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The distance between here and Thousand Geese City was thousands of miles. Even with the speed of the Mountain Sea Realm, it was impossible to arrive in a short time. By the time Chen Fei really got here, it would be too late. Thousand Geese City, the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect. Chen Fei was in the midst of closing his eyes, circulating his techniques to improve the proficiency of the Heavenly Profound Sword and the innate talent of Domain Suppression. Suddenly, the fragment of the Enlightenment Tower in his sleeve trembled slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and he looked towards the fragment of the Enlightenment Tower. Chapter 711 - Chapter 711: Hand Up, Blade Down Chapter 711: Hand Up, Blade Down Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Two Mountain Sea Realm cultivators?¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brow as he looked at the message emanating from the fragments of the Enlightenment Tower. Since it was crafted using spiritual treasure fragments rather than being a dedicated transmission tool, the fragments could only display some simple messages. At this moment, the most important information was revealed on the fragment, leaving Chen Fei to make his own choice. What Chen Fei didn¡¯t expect was that the luck of Min Yanlu and the others was so poor that they were targeted like this. Or perhaps it wasn¡¯t bad luck, but rather someone had noticed Min Yanlu¡¯s weakness and had long been plotting! Chen Fei stood up, his feet slightly bent, causing the ground to ripple like the surface of water. In the next moment, Chen Fei soared into the sky, disappearing into the Thousand Geese City. Inside the residence, Chen Fei¡¯s clone found Qu Qingsheng and imparted a secret seal. This secret seal could forcibly control the Monster King Nie Li at critical moments. Under normal circumstances, Nie Li, who had been engraved with the rune steel seal, would not be able to make any moves that would harm disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect, as it contradicted the soul runes. As time passed, this effect would continue to strengthen. However, many things were afraid of accidents, hence the need for this secret seal. Normally, with Chen Fei¡¯s clone in the Primordial Sword Sect, there wasn¡¯t much to fear. But once Chen Fei was trapped somewhere and even the clone was not within the sect, that¡¯s when this secret seal could come in handy. Having a Monster King as a guardian monster for the sect was naturally extremely useful, but various safeguards were indispensable. In the sky, a transparent sword-shaped elemental force enveloped Chen Fei, breaking through the resistance of the air ahead. Chen Fei¡¯s speed in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm wasn¡¯t slow, and he could even rank among the upper-middle tier. Because of his tough physique, Chen Fei could freely unleash the strongest elemental force output to provide speed. The only limitations on Chen Fei were the mysterious nature of the innate teleportation technique of the Heavenly Profound Sword and its level of proficiency at that time. If the Heavenly Profound Sword could have been elevated to the Perfect Stage, or even the Great Completion stage, Chen Fei¡¯s speed would have increased significantly. As it stood then, that was considered Chen Fei¡¯s fastest speed. With the fragment of the Enlightenment Tower in his right hand, Chen Fei sensed the connection between the two fragments and calculated that the distance between them was at least several thousand miles apart. Flying over at Chen Fei¡¯s current speed, not only would Min Yanlu¡¯s bones have gone cold, it would¡¯ve completely disappeared. The so-called rescue mission would have become nothing but a joke. These past few days, Chen Fei had gifted some sacred healing medicines to Min Yanlu, but they only slightly alleviated Min Yanlu¡¯s injuries. To heal injuries to the soul and lifespan, ordinary elixirs wouldn¡¯t suffice. All the medicines in Chen Fei¡¯s possession came from Wu Renxu and the others, accumulated over hundreds of years. Though they were valuable, they lacked the kind of treasure that could heal injuries to the soul. If Min Yanlu were in his prime, like he was back in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, facing the siege of two Mountain Sea Realms, he might not have been able to counterattack, but he would have had a good chance of escaping. But now, not to mention escaping, how long he could hold out was a big question. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, and in the next moment, he disappeared into the sky. When he reappeared, he was sixty miles away, then he vanished again. Using conventional methods to travel would definitely be too slow. Chen Fei could only continuously use his innate teleportation ability. However, even with Chen Fei¡¯s current strength of soul, he couldn¡¯t sustain uninterrupted teleportation. He could teleport a few times, rest for a moment, then continue teleporting. Thousands of miles away, at the end of the Thousand Geese Mountains. Within a radius of several miles, blood-red light permeated the area, and a large-scale formation completely concealed this place. Min Yanlu stood in mid-air, surrounded by over a hundred differently sized fragments. From a distance, these fragments seemed to form a vast Celestial Map. These fragments were the remnants left after the collapse of the Enlightenment Tower and the Heavenly Manifestation Blade. Based on his own studies and talents, Min Yanlu extended a technique he had recently comprehended within the Longhu City. Min Yanlu hadn¡¯t expected to use this technique so soon. ¡°Hum!¡± Dozens of Blood Spirits collided with the Celestial Map. The map trembled slightly, its structure fragile. Starting from the first fragment struck, the force gradually diminished as it passed through the spaced-apart fragments. By the time it reached the last fragment, it shattered directly, and Min Yanlu seized the opportunity to harness its power, reaching out to intercept a blade of light from Fei Boyong. ¡°Boom!¡± Compared to the Blood Spirits¡¯ attacks, Fei Boyong¡¯s blade was much more domineering. Min Yanlu¡¯s figure trembled, unable to withstand the force, and he staggered back several steps. With each step Min Yanlu took, ripples spread through the air, as he struggled to divert the attack into the void. Void Traces! A talent Min Yanlu had gained from the void when he broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm years ago. This talent came from the techniques Min Yanlu had studied, and after gaining this talent, it significantly increased the comprehension and power of Min Yanlu¡¯s techniques. Using the talent Void Traces, Min Yanlu could tear open a tiny rift in the void. When he couldn¡¯t withstand an opponent¡¯s attack, he could divert the attack into the void. Back in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu wielded the Heavenly Manifestation Blade and could send his attacks into the body of the Monster King across space, leveraging the power of the Void Traces talent. Undoubtedly, this was an extremely powerful talent that could be utilized for both offense and defense. Moreover, having Void Traces would make it easier for Min Yanlu to break into the void again in the future to search for talents when he planned to advance to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. It could be said that with the talent Void Traces, Min Yanlu¡¯s future path in martial arts was quite broad. Min Yanlu had also planned various training programs for himself and could proceed step by step. However, unfortunately, the Monster King¡¯s attack on the Thousand Feathers Alliance shattered Min Yanlu¡¯s various plans directly. Now, facing the attacks of Fei Boyong and Tu Zaichuan, Min Yanlu could only defend passively and couldn¡¯t make any decent counterattacks. Despite the formidable defense of the Celestial Map and the boost from the talent Void Traces, merely enduring attacks without retaliating and with all escape routes completely blocked, Min Yanlu¡¯s death in battle was only a matter of time, and that time would definitely not be long. Gu Danying watched as his master¡¯s face grew increasingly pale, hoping to elevate the three flowers within his body and break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. If successful, then the master and disciple would have a chance to escape. If failed, it would ultimately result in death, with no difference whatsoever. However, Gu Danying had only elevated half of the three flowers, and upon reaching the boundary of the Mountain Sea Realm, he found that he couldn¡¯t continue elevating his own power no matter what. Tu Zaichuan glanced at Gu Danying ahead, a hint of sneering smile appearing on his face. Attempting a breakthrough on the brink of battle? Peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm attempting to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm involved the resonance of the heaven and earth¡¯s energy after the elevation of the three flowers within one¡¯s body. The heaven and earth¡¯s energy would then cooperate with the martial artist to break through the limits of their power. Thus, this breakthrough actually consisted of two steps: one from the martial artist themselves, and the other from the automatic cooperation of the heaven and earth¡¯s energy. Now, within a radius of several miles, the heaven and earth¡¯s energy was controlled by the three Mountain Sea Realm experts, or rather, most of it was controlled by Tu Zaichuan and Fei Boyong. There was simply no heaven and earth¡¯s energy available for Gu Danying. Even if Min Yanlu wanted to release his controlled heaven and earth¡¯s energy to cooperate with Gu Danying, Tu Zaichuan and Fei Boyong would immediately vie for control. Therefore, a peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioner, when faced with other desperate situations, still has the opportunity to rely on a breakthrough to attempt a final struggle. But when facing someone in the Mountain Sea Realm, attempting to rely on a breakthrough to gain a chance to resist is almost an impossible task. If the breakthrough goes smoothly, entering the void to obtain talents is indeed a matter of an instant. However, when even the opportunity to elevate the three flowers and break through the limits isn¡¯t given to you by the Mountain Sea Realm practitioner, what can you do? Chen Fei was able to attempt a breakthrough in the heat of battle because he had the talent of teleportation. Chen Fei directly teleported himself outside of the heaven and earth¡¯s energy controlled by Wu Renxu and the others, and only then did he manage to successfully break through. Min Yanlu also sensed Gu Danying¡¯s situation and sighed inwardly. He too had no way to give Gu Danying the opportunity for a breakthrough. Many Mountain Sea Realm practitioners regard those below the Mountain Sea Realm as ants, not only because their lifespan far exceeds others¡¯, but also because others simply cannot pose enough threat to them when facing the Mountain Sea Realm. Over time, the mindset of many Mountain Sea Realm practitioners naturally undergoes a transformation. ¡°Boom!¡± Fei Boyong raised his knife, and amidst the explosion, Min Yanlu spat out blood, stepping back step by step, several fragments of spiritual treasures surrounding him shattered once again. ¡°Now I somewhat regret not learning a few puppetry secrets,¡± Fei Boyong turned his head to look at Tu Zaichuan and said in a deep voice. Just after a few exchanges, Min Yanlu¡¯s true nature of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside was already difficult to conceal. But even in such circumstances, Min Yanlu, relying on his own talent and the talents in the divine palace, managed to stubbornly withstand the two¡¯s siege. Although as time passed, this resistance became weaker and weaker, if it were any other Mountain Sea Realm practitioner with similar injuries, they would probably have been slain by them long ago. At the same time, Fei Boyong also felt sincerely envious of Tu Zaichuan planning to refine Min Yanlu into a Blood Spirit. This kind of divine palace talent was rare, even one in a hundred, or even one in a thousand. Refining Min Yanlu into a Blood Spirit, coupled with the Blood Spirit¡¯s own characteristics, would likely maximize the potential of the Void Traces talent. In other words, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s future martial arts path might be greatly broadened because of this Blood Spirit. A smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of Tu Zaichuan¡¯s mouth. Min Yanlu had indeed given him many surprises. Originally, obtaining a Blood Spirit at the Mountain Sea Realm level was enough to make him extremely excited. Now, this Blood Spirit also possessed such powerful talents, how could Tu Zaichuan not be ecstatic? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only So, even though he couldn¡¯t take down Min Yanlu in a short time, Tu Zaichuan didn¡¯t feel the slightest impatience. Haste makes waste. In this desolate wilderness, no one could save Min Yanlu now. ¡°I¡¯ll find an opportunity to tear through the outer layer of the formation and send you out! Remember, run, run with all your might!¡± Suddenly, Gu Danying heard his master¡¯s voice in his ear. Gu Danying turned to look, seeing that Min Yanlu¡¯s face was already as pale as paper. The fluctuations in his breath seemed very intense, but it was like a candle in the wind, shining brightly but could be extinguished completely at any moment! Chapter 712 - Chapter 712: Moving Mountains and Overturning Seas Chapter 712: Moving Mountains and Overturning Seas Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Gu Danying clenched his hands tightly, wanting to fight for his life, only to find that there was simply no option for that. Faced with the vast expanse of mountains and seas, there was only the choice of waiting for execution. What is despair? It¡¯s when you exhaust all methods, try everything, yet cannot change the slightest detail of the scene before your eyes! Fei Boyong gripped the long knife in his hand, drawing an arc in the air, as if someone was mourning softly in the distance. ¡°Boom!¡± The fragments of stars in front of Min Yanlu instantly shattered into dozens of pieces. Min Yanlu¡¯s body shook, and blood gushed out from all seven orifices. The innate virtual traces, no matter how miraculous, without enough strength to support them, cannot unleash their proper power. A hint of bitterness appeared on Min Yanlu¡¯s face. Life is truly full of unexpected events. Coming back from Thousand Geese City, he had hoped to regain the Thousand Feathers Alliance in the future. By properly tending to his injuries and finding some treasures to heal his soul, his path in martial arts could continue. Everything seemed to be developing towards a positive direction, but as soon as he left Thousand Geese City, he encountered such a situation. Tu Zaichuan waved his right hand, and hundreds of Blood Spirits rushed forward, continuously tearing and biting at the Celestial Map. With only a few dozen fragments supporting the Celestial Map, it began to shake violently under the tearing of the Blood Spirits, as if it would completely burst apart in the next moment. Tu Zaichuan focused his mind and waited for Min Yanlu to completely lose his strength before refining him in one fell swoop. Tu Zaichuan had no intention of killing Min Yanlu. A Mountain Sea Realm cultivator couldn¡¯t be refined into Blood Spirits. Tu Zaichuan planned to refine Min Yanlu alive into a Blood Spirit to ensure the Blood Spirit¡¯s maximum power. The resentment and unwilling emotions could even enhance the Blood Spirit¡¯s power, while also preserving Min Yanlu¡¯s innate talent to the greatest extent. Fei Boyong began to cut the Celestial Map one by one with his knife. He had made a vow of martial arts with Tu Zaichuan before coming here, so Fei Boyong couldn¡¯t break his oath. Therefore, at this moment, he could only assist Tu Zaichuan in completely stripping Min Yanlu of all resistance. As the fragments of the Celestial Map outside Min Yanlu¡¯s body dissipated one by one, the light in Min Yanlu¡¯s eyes began to shine brighter. Min Yanlu knew he was undoubtedly doomed, but as long as Gu Danying was still alive, he could inherit his will and reclaim the Thousand Feathers Alliance in the future. ¡°Now is the time!¡± Min Yanlu¡¯s voice suddenly rang in Gu Danying¡¯s ears. Then, the remaining spiritual treasures on the Celestial Map all shattered, and Min Yanlu erupted with an extremely powerful force in an instant. As if at this moment, Min Yanlu had returned to his peak. Tu Zaichuan and Fei Boyong¡¯s hearts froze as they were about to guard against Min Yanlu¡¯s escape, but they found that Min Yanlu had gathered all the force of this blow onto Gu Danying. Gu Danying transformed into flowing light, tearing through the surrounding formations, and fleeing into the distance. ¡°It truly is a deep master-disciple relationship. Even at death¡¯s door, he still wants to find a way out for his disciple.¡± Fei Boyong watched this scene, chuckling softly. He raised the blade in his hand, its surface as smooth as a mirror. The sunlight reflected off the blade, shining onto the path ahead of Gu Danying. In the next moment, Fei Boyong disappeared without a trace. When he reappeared, he had already manifested where the blade¡¯s light had shone just now, completely blocking Gu Danying¡¯s path. ¡°I almost can¡¯t bear to kill you, but cutting weeds inevitably involves rooting them out!¡± Fei Boyong looked at Gu Danying, sweeping his blade. The snow-white blade light occupied Gu Danying¡¯s entire field of vision, seeming eternal in the sky and on the ground. ¡°Boom!¡± Gu Danying¡¯s body trembled violently. The force enveloping his body was completely torn apart by Fei Boyong¡¯s blade light. Gu Danying couldn¡¯t control his body, and he flew backward, crashing into the mountains below. The mountains collapsed, and Gu Danying spat out a mouthful of blood, his chest bones directly shattered. If it weren¡¯t for Min Yanlu¡¯s protection just now, Gu Danying would have turned into a mass of blood mist from just this one strike. But even now that he¡¯s not dead, it¡¯s only delaying Fei Boyong¡¯s next strike. Min Yanlu saw Gu Danying being intercepted, and his eyes dimmed suddenly. He had already exerted all his strength, but the outcome seemed unchanged. Fei Boyong looked down at Gu Danying, raising the blade in his hand. In the next moment, a massive blade light, like a dragon, connected the entire sky and earth, sweeping toward Gu Danying. Tu Zaichuan watched Min Yanlu, sensing his unwillingness, his smile growing wider. The more unwilling the other party was in refining the Blood Spirit, the better it was for Tu Zaichuan. Letting Min Yanlu watch helplessly as his disciple died before him, unable to do anything, would be the greatest nourishment for refining the Blood Spirit. Gu Danying¡¯s entire body was embedded in the rocks, unable to move. He lifted his head to look at the sky, watching the blade light descending. Will he never be able to return to the Thousand Feathers Alliance? ¡°Buzz!¡± Suddenly, a figure appeared above Gu Danying, holding up Fei Boyong¡¯s blade light with one hand. The blade light was sharp, trembling constantly in the figure¡¯s hand, trying to shatter it directly. But no matter how the blade light surged, the hand remained unscathed. ¡°Bang!¡± The figure exerted a slight force with his right hand, and the blade light stagnated for a moment before shattering and dispersing into spiritual light around. Gu Danying¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he finally saw the figure in the sky clearly ¡ªChen Fei! He had actually rushed over from Thousand Geese City thousands of miles away. An indescribable surge of emotion welled up from Gu Danying¡¯s heart, coursing through his entire body. Chen Fei glanced back at Gu Danying behind him, confirming that he was not in mortal danger, then looked up at Fei Boyong above. The formations around them had been torn open by Min Yanlu¡¯s power just now, allowing Chen Fei to teleport directly here. Otherwise, if he had arrived even a moment later, Gu Danying would have been in pieces by now. Meanwhile, Min Yanlu, who was nearby, had exhausted all his strength. Fei Boyong looked at the person below, his eyes squinting slightly. Although Fei Boyong hadn¡¯t used much force in that last strike, after all, it was just to kill someone in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But this person caught it barehanded and crushed it, indicating formidable strength. More importantly, Fei Boyong hadn¡¯t noticed this person just now. How did he suddenly appear below, as if he had arrived here in an instant? Tu Zaichuan looked at Chen Fei, a strange sense of familiarity rising within him. However, Tu Zaichuan could confirm that there was no such person in the Mountain Sea Realm he knew. Suddenly, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s gaze sharpened as he finally remembered where this sense of familiarity came from. Back then, in order to escape the pursuit of the Monster King Nie Li, Tu Zaichuan deliberately led Nie Li to a fleet. This person was among the fleet at that time, but he was only at the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm back then. Now, he had just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°This person was only in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm a few months ago. He must have just broken through recently!¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s voice echoed in Fei Boyong¡¯s ears. Fei Boyong¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly, and his apprehension decreased slightly. Although someone who just broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm was still formidable, their foundation was relatively weaker. If this person had arrived just a moment earlier when Min Yanlu still had some fighting strength, both sides would have been in the Mountain Sea Realm. Who knows, they might have been able to rescue Min Yanlu. But now that Min Yanlu had exhausted all his strength and was virtually defenseless, this person¡¯s arrival wasn¡¯t to rescue him; it was to seal their fate here. Fei Boyong glanced at Tu Zaichuan, who understood his intentions. They had decided to keep this person here as well. Since he was willing to come to Min Yanlu¡¯s rescue, it indicated a close relationship between them. Allowing him to leave freely would leave behind potential threats. At a time like this, it was only natural to kill him to ensure peace of mind! Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly as he sensed Fei Boyong and Tu Zaichuan¡¯s murderous intent. With a slight lift of his eyelids, he stepped forward with his right foot, already in front of Fei Boyong. ¡°Hahaha, well done!¡± Seeing Chen Fei charging towards him, Fei Boyong laughed loudly. The Overturning Sea Blade in his hand disappeared in an instant and reappeared in front of Chen Fei¡¯s cheek. Compared to the previous strike, Fei Boyong was now exerting his full strength. Even if it was a weaker Mountain Sea Realm, it was still the Mountain Sea Realm. Fei Boyong naturally had no intention of holding back. Great Strength! The talent Fei Boyong chose back then was a rather ordinary physical enhancement, but precisely because of its ordinariness, Fei Boyong had comprehended it well. Over the years, he had perfected this talent to its peak. Even an ordinary talent could enhance one¡¯s combat power, especially when mastered to perfection. Moreover, Fei Boyong¡¯s cultivation technique, the Bull Demon Technique, followed the path of overwhelming force. It complemented his talent perfectly. Fei Boyong even planned that if he had the opportunity to break through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm in the future and choose a new talent, he would still choose an enhancement in strength. Therefore, this strike, like the name of the blade, Overturning Sea, truly possessed the power to move mountains and overturn the seas. A sound resembling the roaring of a terrifying wave erupted behind Fei Boyong, where one could vaguely see a vast expanse of seawater surging forth. ¡°Bang!¡± The Qjanyuan Sword blocked the Overturning Sea Blade, and a massive wave spread out from the point where the two clashed. Chen Fei remained motionless, not even a hint of movement in his arm. Fei Boyong¡¯s eyes slowly widened. His full-force strike seemed to be like a stone sinking into the ocean, having no effect whatsoever. A sense of unease crept into Fei Boyong¡¯s heart. Just as he was about to withdraw his blade to observe, a tremendous force field enveloped the surroundings. Fei Boyong¡¯s body involuntarily froze, and he instinctively looked up, meeting Chen Fei¡¯s unwavering gaze. The roar of what seemed like a behemoth echoed through the heavens and earth, suppressing the previous tumultuous sound of waves. Countless sword elements swirled around the Qjanyuan Sword, then condensed in an instant. A sharp sword intent soared into the sky, piercing through the barely healed formation in an instant. Chen Fei took a step forward, sweeping the Qjanyuan Sword towards Fei Boyong¡¯s neck. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s figure appeared behind Chen Fei. Hundreds of Blood Spirits merged with each other, forming a sharp blood spike aimed at Chen Fei¡¯s back. Without changing his movement, Chen Fei released the Concealment Bell from his sleeve, suspending it above his head. The massive bell enveloped him completely. ¡°Dang!¡± The blood spike collided with the Concealment Bell, emitting a dull sound. Instead of resisting the force, the Concealment Bell directed it into Chen Fei¡¯s body. The dragon and elephant phantom behind Chen Fei instantly expanded, and the sword light on the Qianyuan Sword became dazzling, sweeping onto Fei Boyong¡¯s Overturning Sea Blade. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous explosion soared into the sky, and the formation within several miles was torn apart in an instant. Fei Boyong widened his eyes, roaring in anger. However, he still couldn¡¯t hold onto the Overturning Sea Blade. The power emanating from the Qjanyuan Sword far exceeded his imagination. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The back of the blade rebounded directly, sweeping onto Fei Boyong¡¯s chest, and he was sent flying amidst the sound of bones shattering. Several mountain peaks were shattered, and the ground shook violently as Fei Boyong was embedded in a deep crater on the ground. ¡°Pfft!¡± Another mouthful of blood sprayed out, Fei Boyong¡¯s chest now a mass of flesh and blood. In the blink of an eye, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s blood spike was still unretracted, watching helplessly as Fei Boyong was sent flying by a single sword strike, his breath plummeting, heavily wounded! Chapter 713 - Chapter 713: To Completely Kill Chapter 713: To Completely Kill Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Just broke through the Mountain Sea Realm not long ago? Fei Boyong lay in the deep pit, looking at Chen Fei in the sky. If this was called just recently breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm, then what about him, who had broken through hundreds of years ago? Fei Boyong1 s mind was in a daze at this moment. He had fought many battles at the level of the Mountain Sea Realm, facing the Monster King, but none had been as miserable as this. A single sword strike left him severely injured, without even a hint of resistance. At that moment just now, Fei Boyong, in a daze, thought he was facing a mid-level expert of the Mountain Sea Realm. But Chen Fei¡¯s aura was indeed only at the initial stage, and there was indeed only one Divine Palace. Such unpredictable strength, with a realm not much different from theirs, precisely because of this extreme contrast, left Fei Boyong at a loss. Fei Boyong was bewildered, and while attacking Chen Fei, Tu Zaichuan took advantage of the situation, his confusion no less than Fei Boyong¡¯s. Fei Boyong would still doubt whether Chen Fei had just broken through the Mountain Sea Realm. Tu Zaichuan, on the other hand, was completely certain, after all, not even a year had passed. With the memory of the Mountain Sea Realm, Tu Zaichuan could even vividly display the events that had occurred on the sea with the slightest hint of elemental power. At that time, Chen Fei must have been at the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Otherwise, if he were at the Mountain Sea Realm, he would have already intercepted when Tu Zaichuan led the Monster King Nie Li to the East Waters. Moreover, in terms of sensing aura, Tu Zaichuan could perceive from Chen Fei¡¯s body the subtle changes in elemental power that had just undergone transformation. But how could he become so powerful just after breaking through? This completely defied logic! Countless thoughts flashed through Tu Zaichuan¡¯s mind, and his body instinctively began to retreat. Even with the combined attack just now with Fei Boyong, they couldn¡¯t do anything to Chen Fei, and Fei Boyong ended up severely injured. Now, where would Tu Zaichuan dare to face Chen Fei alone? Naturally, he would first distance himself. As Tu Zaichuan moved, a roar like that of an ancient beast sounded in his ears, and he felt his body sink as a tremendous force field enveloped the surroundings. ¡°We meet again!¡± Chen Fei turned to look at Tu Zaichuan, speaking calmly. It was this person who had led the Monster King to the fleet before. If Chen Fei had been a little weaker back then, the entire fleet would have been destroyed. Now, in this encounter, anyone could escape, except Tu Zaichuan, who must die! Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s scalp went numb, his body trembling slightly. He immediately turned into hundreds of streams of blood, scattering in all directions to escape. The Dragon Elephant Force Field was not a true domain, and without a physical Blood Spirit, it had strong resistance to various formations and domains. ¡°Hum!¡± The Concealment Bell hung above Chen Fei¡¯s head, emitting a huge light that enveloped an area of about a mile, causing hundreds of Blood Spirits to pause slightly. When the Concealment Bell had been a medium-grade magic weapon, it had not been purely a defensive magic weapon. Now, after advancing to a spiritual treasure, defense was still not its main function. The Concealment Bell possessed various abilities, but each ability was considered mediocre among spiritual treasures of the same rank. The Concealment Bell had been quite ordinary, but for Chen Fei, it had been just right. Chen Fei had operated the Heavenly Profound Sword, and thousands of sword lights had slashed out, piercing through the Blood Spirits. The Blood Spirits had struggled violently, trying to evade, but to no avail. These Blood Spirits had, at most, been at the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm. When the quantity had been sufficient, the qualitative change caused by the quantitative increase, led by Tu Zaichuan¡¯s control of the Sinful Blood Source Formation, had been formidable. But then, trying to escape, they had been momentarily held back by the Concealment Bell, leaving no chance for evasion. The sword lights had pierced through the bodies of the Blood Spirits, and a piercing howl had emanated from their mouths, followed by a slow dissipation. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s figure materialized, crushing the sword light in front of him. His technique of splitting his figure was thwarted by Chen Fei, causing resentment to stir within Tu Zaichuan. Yet, he dared not delay even for a moment, struggling fiercely to break free from the restraint of the Concealment Bell. Without hesitation, Tu Zaichuan directly ignited his essence, energy, spirit, and soul, unleashing a tremendous power from within. In the next moment, Tu Zaichuan transformed into a massive blood light, disappearing on the spot. Burning one¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul was perhaps the most desperate method in the Mountain Sea Realm, but at the same time, it was also the most effective. Chen Fei watched the blood light that Tu Zaichuan had transformed into and took a step forward, but the person had already vanished. When he reappeared, he was directly blocking Tu Zaichuan¡¯s path. ¡°Teleportation?¡± Seeing Chen Fei flash in front of him, Tu Zaichuan finally understood the method of the opponent¡¯s appearance, feeling a significant chill in his heart. Teleportation was a talent generally awakened and possessed by monsters. While it wasn¡¯t impossible for Mountain Sea Realm warriors to have opportunities to acquire it, it was indeed extremely rare. Once a warrior possessed the talent of teleportation, whether it was for escaping or pursuing others, they possessed an unparalleled advantage. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body became like a gentle breeze, shifting direction against all odds, flying towards another direction. It must be said that the Sinful Blood Source Technique had a significant advantage in escaping, as it could completely transform the body into Blood Spirits. Without the constraints of a physical body, the speed of escape naturally advanced further. Moreover, now in a state of burning soul, this escape speed became even more astonishing. But no matter how astonishing it was, in short distances, it still couldn¡¯t compare to teleportation. If escape techniques were represented by a line, then teleportation was point- to-point, incomparable. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, once again blocking Tu Zaichuan¡¯s path. This time, the distance between the two was even closer, and despite Tu Zaichuan¡¯s astonishing agility, there was no space left for evasion. ¡°Ah!¡± Seeing Chen Fei so close, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes instantly turned red. A short dagger appeared in Tu Zaichuan¡¯s hand, his entire body surging with elemental power as he fiercely stabbed towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei flipped the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, countless sword shadows following its blade. As the Qianyuan Sword thrust forward, thousands of sword lights accompanied its motion. ¡°Boom!¡± The tip of the Qianyuan Sword collided with the Abyssal Dagger in Tu Zaichuan¡¯s hand. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s figure paused, and the blood light swirling around his body trembled violently. A mighty force swept over Tu Zaichuan¡¯s entire body, as if it was about to tear him apart. However, at this moment, a hint of confusion appeared in Tu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes. The power of this sword from Chen Fei was indeed strong, but it was much weaker than Tu Zaichuan had imagined. Compared to the terrifying power Chen Fei had displayed when sweeping Fei Boyong away with a single sword strike earlier, the strength Chen Fei was showing now, although still formidable, was not beyond comprehension. This level of strength was at least within Tu Zaichuan¡¯s understanding, rather than the overwhelming dominance shown previously. In his current state of burning soul, Tu Zaichuan found that he could perhaps engage with Chen Fei. If Fei Boyong were to join the fight again, they might even be able to force Chen Fei back! So, the sword strike that had just swept Fei Boyong away must have been executed using some kind of secret technique! Tu Zaichuan¡¯s dim eyes suddenly brightened as he looked up at Chen Fei. The Abyssal Dagger in his hand stabbed forward once again, while Tu Zaichuan also sent a message to Fei Boyong below. Fei Boyong struggled out from the rocks. Initially, he had intended to take advantage of Chen Fei¡¯s attention being elsewhere to quickly flee. However, the sword strike from earlier had already left Fei Boyong with severe injuries, and he had no intention of continuing to contend with Chen Fei. As for whether Chen Fei had just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm, none of that mattered now. What mattered was that he couldn¡¯t win. If the fight continued, he would die! Tu Zaichuan¡¯s voice echoed in Fei Boyong¡¯s ears. Fei Boyong subconsciously looked up and realized that the two had indeed just exchanged blows, resulting in a draw? Although Tu Zaichuan was currently in a state of burning soul, without many Blood Spirits around, his strength was actually at a low point. Even so, if he could fight Chen Fei to a draw like this, did that mean he didn¡¯t need to flee? Several miles away, Min Yanlu supported Gu Danying, watching the scene above with a puzzled expression. Chen Fei had just appeared and severely injured Fei Boyong, which had startled Min Yanlu. Although Min Yanlu knew that Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess was extremely formidable, having slain the Monster King in the Mountain Sea Realm and exchanging cultivation experiences with him a few days ago, and could discern the depth of Chen Fei¡¯s background, But witnessing Chen Fei demonstrate this level of power firsthand still felt unbelievable to Min Yanlu. The shock of seeing it with his own eyes far exceeded hearing about it through rumors. This level of power, to slay Tu Zaichuan and Fei Boyong, might not be easy, but it wasn¡¯t far off either. But what had happened with that sword strike just now? Fei Boyong¡¯s thoughts fluctuated, his gaze hesitant. Just as he was about to grit his teeth and rush up to join the fight, he saw that Chen Fei and Tu Zaichuan had already exchanged their second moves. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s expression at this moment, compared to before, had changed from restless to fierce once again. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained calm, and the Qianyuan Sword he wielded seemed to be no different from before. However, with keen insight, one could discern that the power of this sword had already increased significantly. ¡°Hum!¡± The sky seemed to turn into a lake, and a huge wave swept out from the collision area. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s fierce expression froze for a moment. The Abyssal Dagger and the Qianyuan Sword were only in a slight stalemate, and then this fragile balance was broken in an instant. Tu Zaichuan couldn¡¯t control the Abyssal Dagger at all, and could only watch as it rolled back, smashing into his chest. The immense force, like the upheaval of rivers and seas, caused the internal organs of Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body to shift and rupture in an instant. The elemental defense burning within his body was as frail as paper, unable to intercept this overwhelming force. ¡°Boom!¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s figure flew backward, directly smashing through a mountain peak and creating a huge crater in the ground. ¡°Wham!¡± In the deep pit, Tu Zaichuan tilted his head back, spraying out a mist of blood. The burning of his soul was abruptly interrupted, and his aura almost plummeted to below the Mountain Sea Realm. With just one move, Tu Zaichuan was severely wounded, on the brink of death, much more severely than Fei Boyong¡¯s injuries. Fei Boyong, not far away, shuddered with fear. He dared not linger for a moment, taking a step forward and instantly disappearing from the spot. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the deep pit, Tu Zaichuan struggled to stand up. In a daze, he was about to flee when he suddenly noticed a figure standing before him. Tu Zaichuan looked at Chen Fei blankly. Why was there such a vast difference in power between the same sword strike before and now? Was it deliberate? Not content with just destroying him physically, but also seeking to crush him mentally? To raise a glimmer of hope in him, only to mercilessly crush it beneath his feet? Chen Fei saw the look in Tu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes, but he showed no intention of explaining. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand went straight for Tu Zaichuan¡¯s neck. Chapter 714 - Chapter 714: Blanket Suppression Chapter 714: Blanket Suppression Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°The Dragon Elephant! You¡¯re using Suppressing Dragon Elephant!¡± Before death, one seemed to be able to review one¡¯s entire life. This was because the fear of death stimulated the mind and soul, elongating the dimensions of time. As the sword edge swept towards him, in a flash of enlightenment, Tu Zaichuan suddenly remembered where he had seen a similar technique before and shouted out loud. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and the sweeping sword edge flipped over, slamming the blade against Tu Zaichuan¡¯s forehead. The tremendous force instantly tore open Tu Zaichuan¡¯s scalp, revealing the skull beneath, which was then deformed by the pressure of the sword blade, creating a depression. ¡°Bang!¡± Tu Zaichuan was knocked down without any resistance, his entire head thoroughly deformed, blood continuously flowing from his seven orifices as he fell unconscious on the ground. Such injuries would have been unbearable for warriors in other realms. However, the body of the Mountain Sea Realm expert had undergone transformation. Even if only a breath remained, it would instinctively draw upon the surrounding heaven and earth energy to restore itself, keeping that breath alive. Moreover, given enough time, such injuries still held hope of gradual recovery. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand moved, and Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body was sucked into Chen Fei¡¯s palm. With a leap, Chen Fei arrived in front of Min Yanlu, casually tossing Tu Zaichuan onto the ground. ¡°Please keep an eye on him for a moment. I¡¯ll be back soon,¡± Chen Fei said softly. ¡°Alright! Take care!¡± Min Yanlu nodded, increasingly unable to fathom Chen Fei. Gu Danying looked at Tu Zaichuan¡¯s miserable state on the ground and couldn¡¯t help but grimace. It was too pitiful. Compared to Tu Zaichuan, Gu Danying suddenly realized that his own injuries didn¡¯t seem so severe. Chen Fei smiled faintly, then took a step forward and instantly disappeared from the spot. ¡°Teleportation!¡± Min Yanlu¡¯s eyes flickered as he watched Chen Fei vanish. Min Yanlu¡¯s own innate talent, the Void Traces, actually bore some resemblance to teleportation, both involving movement within the shallow layers of the void. The difference was that Min Yanlu could only allow a portion of his attacks to traverse the shallow layers of the void, while Chen Fei could merge his entire body into the void. In Min Yanlu¡¯s plans, if there was an opportunity to break through to the mid-level of the Mountain Sea Realm in the future and choose new talents, teleportation would be among Min Yanlu¡¯s options. Of course, this depended on luck. It was rare for a warrior to encounter such a talent. But Min Yanlu, because of his Void Traces, had a slightly greater chance compared to other warriors, given the attraction of two similar talents. In mid-air, Chen Fei consecutively performed three teleports and finally spotted Fei Boyong¡¯s figure. In just this short period, Fei Boyong had managed to flee nearly two hundred miles. As if sensing the gaze upon him, Fei Boyong instinctively turned his head and caught sight of Chen Fei¡¯s figure. Fei Boyong¡¯s soul trembled with fear as he desperately unleashed his fleeing technique, flying towards the distance. Ethereal Escape! Ethereal Escape, a technique Fei Boyong practiced in the Mountain Sea Realm, had a name somewhat similar to a technique from the Primordial Sword Sect, but in terms of effectiveness, they were worlds apart, incomparable. Mastering Ethereal Escape to a profound level, although unable to traverse the void like teleportation, could already harness a hint of the void¡¯s power to multiply one¡¯s speed. Ethereal Escape lacked some of the agility of Tu Zaichuan¡¯s footwork but excelled in extreme speed. Relying on this technique, Fei Boyong had escaped danger numerous times, but unfortunately, today he encountered teleportation. Fei Boyong crazily burned his own soul, continuously elevating his speed. Facing a direct confrontation with Chen Fei, Fei Boyong no longer had the courage. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s actions just now had already informed Fei Boyong that all resistance was futile. Fei Boyong couldn¡¯t comprehend why Chen Fei¡¯s power fluctuated so unpredictably. He speculated it must have been due to some technique, but regardless, Fei Boyong knew he couldn¡¯t win. Now, all he could do was run. As long as he escaped Chen Fei¡¯s sight, he would have hope of survival. Chen Fei watched Fei Boyong¡¯s figure, then stepped back with his right foot. Countless ripples spread from the sole of his shoe, and the next moment, Chen Fei appeared in front of Fei Boyong. Fei Boyong quickly shifted his body, preemptively changing direction and flashing past Chen Fei from dozens of steps away. Ethereal Escape, borrowing from the void, naturally allowed for a slight perception of the void¡¯s fluctuations. At this moment, Fei Boyong, in a state of burning his soul, had reached the peak of his perception of the void, thus sensing the slight tremor in the void ahead and evading it in advance. Chen Fei looked at Fei Boyong somewhat unexpectedly, carefully observing the technique Fei Boyong was using, and a hint of realization flashed in his eyes, realizing where he had been discovered. The next moment, Chen Fei disappeared again. Fei Boyong¡¯s mind remained locked on Chen Fei, sensing Chen Fei¡¯s disappearance. Fei Boyong quickly observed the changes in the surrounding void, using it to preemptively evade Chen Fei¡¯s attacks. However, the void at this moment was as calm as water, without the slightest anomaly. A sense of unease enveloped Fei Boyong¡¯s heart. He hadn¡¯t yet figured out where Chen Fei had gone when suddenly a sword edge swept towards him. Fei Boyong¡¯s eyes widened in an instant. When did the opponent arrive beside him? Why was there no change in the void at all? If even this slight void fluctuation couldn¡¯t be concealed, then Chen Fei¡¯s talent in the Great Completion of teleportation would have been in vain. Fei Boyong didn¡¯t have time to do anything else and could only desperately block with his Overturning Sea Blade. ¡°Boom!¡± Amidst the explosion, Fei Boyong was sent flying backward. He had prepared himself for his body to be torn apart, but he found that his injuries had only worsened slightly. A hint of confusion appeared in Fei Boyong¡¯s eyes as he suddenly remembered the message Tu Zaichuan had sent him earlier. Wasn¡¯t the situation just like what he was facing now? So, was this intentional? To make him think there was still a chance to resist, only to realize in the end that it was all an illusion? Kill with a clear conscience? Fei Boyong didn¡¯t lookback, desperately fleeing towards the distance. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Fei Boyong had just defended with all his might and intentionally used Chen Fei¡¯s power to escape, so Chen Fei didn¡¯t feel any recoil from that strike. Without recoil, it was naturally impossible for the power to be assimilated into his body. Chen Fei¡¯s ability to easily slay warriors of the same level in the Mountain Sea Realm relied on the fusion of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s unique power, which greatly exaggerated his explosive strength. Therefore, what Chen Fei feared the least now was being surrounded and attacked. As long as the received attacks did not exceed the limit, even the talent of Domain Suppression would be broken by him. In that case, Chen Fei would only become stronger with each battle. The more people surrounded him, the faster those attackers would die. However, without the utilization of the unique power, without assimilation into his body, relying solely on Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, although still much stronger than many in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, it wouldn¡¯t achieve that overwhelming dominance. Especially against someone like Fei Boyong, who was solely focused on fleeing, and was even burning his soul to do so, it wasn¡¯t easy to kill him in a short amount of time. Of course, Fei Boyong would ultimately die because the soul couldn¡¯t burn indefinitely, and he couldn¡¯t escape the pursuit of teleportation. Several miles away, on a vast lake, a figure sat cross-legged, in perfect harmony with heaven and man. Seemingly sensing the movement ahead, the figure slowly opened its eyes and looked towards Fei Boyong, who appeared desperate. Fei Boyong hadn¡¯t noticed the figure beneath the lake, but as the figure opened its eyes, its presence suddenly became apparent. Fei Boyong looked at the figure and felt a vague sense of familiarity. Then, he suddenly remembered someone, and joy spread across his face. ¡°Master, Master, please save me!¡± Fei Boyong screamed in despair, sensing another sword edge sweeping towards him, he turned around to defend himself. Amidst the explosion, Fei Boyong spurted out blood, but he finally managed to block the sword. In an instant, he crossed over a dozen miles and arrived behind the figure in the center of the lake. ¡°Master, please show mercy and save my life!¡± Fei Boyong bowed deeply to Saint Xizhou and pleaded loudly, ¡°That person chased me here because I stumbled upon him committing murder and robbery. I beg Master to uphold justice!¡± ¡°Are you lying to me?¡± Saint Xizhou¡¯s expression, originally calm, suddenly changed. A demeanor of authority rose from him, not born of anger but of inherent dignity. Even though they were both in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, with the appearance of this aura, Saint Xizhou¡¯s presence instantly expanded, enveloping an area of several miles. ¡°It¡¯s absolutely true. I hope Master will make a fair judgment!¡± Fei Boyong looked at Saint Xizhou with sincerity in his eyes. Saint Xizhou, always willing to help others and traveling far and wide, would intervene in any matter he found unacceptable. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, arriving above the lake, where Saint Xizhou and Fei Boyong stood. ¡°Committing murder and robbery, and when discovered by others, you dare to chase them to this extent!¡± Saint Xizhou shouted angrily, glaring at Chen Fei. ¡°What murder and robbery?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. He had thought this person was Fei Boyong¡¯s accomplice, but now it seemed otherwise. ¡°You¡¯ve already been exposed. There¡¯s no use in further sophistry!¡± Saint Xizhou¡¯s eyes widened as he looked at Chen Fei, his voice filled with anger. ¡°Leave immediately, and don¡¯t cause any more bloodshed, or else don¡¯t blame me for subduing you!¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Are you even aware of what really transpired before asking me to leave?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows tightened gradually. Where did this inexplicable person come from? Without understanding a situation, he was already interfering, forcibly playing the role of a good person. What did this mean? Sharing the benevolence of others to fulfill one¡¯s own desire to help? ¡°You¡¯ve inflicted such severe injuries on this person, and yet you think you¡¯re in the right?¡± Saint Xizhou¡¯s rebuke grew louder and louder, echoing like a bell throughout the surroundings. ¡°Ha!¡± Chen Fei looked at Saint Xizhou seriously, then suddenly chuckled softly. Chen Fei could tell that such a person was unreasonable. What the other party believed was considered fact, and they only heard what they wanted to hear. Everything else was just sophistry! People were diverse, and there were many like this in the world. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected to encounter one in the Mountain Sea Realm. Perhaps it was their innate character, or maybe it was their technique, or even their innate talent in the Mountain Sea Realm. But none of that mattered to Chen Fei! With a lift of his eyelids, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed and appeared behind Fei Boyong, thrusting a sword. ¡°How dare you!¡± Saint Xizhou became furious. He had given Chen Fei a chance to leave, yet he dared to attack right in front of him. It was simply seeking death! Like a shifting shadow, Saint Xizhou appeared in front of Fei Boyong, and his whole body suddenly radiated a dazzling light. Innate Talent: Iron Skin and Bronze Bones! Technique: Golden Peak Mountain Scripture! Saint Xizhou formed hand seals with both hands and then pushed out a palm. Behind Saint Xizhou, a towering mountain suddenly rose, reaching into the sky and dominating the land! ¡°Boom!¡± The clash between the sword edge and Saint Xizhou¡¯s palm peak resounded with a metallic distortion. The Qianyuan Sword emitted a twisted metallic sound, and a faint light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s body as his Domain Suppression talent was activated. Within just one palm strike, Saint Xizhou had exceeded the limits of Chen Fei¡¯s original physique. Saint Xizhou didn¡¯t send Chen Fei flying with a single palm, his expression somewhat surprised. In the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, unless it was someone like a Mountain Sea Realm expert who had condensed three Divine Palaces, few others could withstand a single palm from him. No wonder he dared to commit murder and robbery, and even showed no remorse. Such a villain deserved punishment! Saint Xizhou took a deep breath, and the illusion of the divine mountain behind him became clearer. He took a step forward and another palm pressed down towards Chen Fei. The moment Saint Xizhou attacked, Fei Boyong desperately fled towards the distance. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Suddenly, a terrifying roar erupted from behind, causing Fei Boyong to instinctively turn around. A dragon-like creature with an elephant¡¯s body, covered in dragon scales, stood on six legs, treading through the void, with the sun and moon above its head. And at that moment, as the Dragon Elephant¡¯s six legs stomped, the divine mountain collapsed with a thunderous roar. ¡°Boom!¡± A figure vomited blood, and their whole body, drenched in blood, was sent flying backward, crashing into the lake with a thunderous roar. Chapter 715 - Chapter 715: Are You Worthy? Chapter 715: Are You Worthy? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation With your caliber, you still dare to be called a sage? Watching Saint Xizhou being swept away by Chen Fei¡¯s sword, sensing his breath, although not severely injured, it was not far off. Fei Boyong¡¯s scalp tingled, cursing Saint Xizhou for being useless and having such a big reputation. The outcome of the battle was only slightly better than his own, but he flew forward desperately. In this wilderness, encountering someone like Saint Xizhou, with a stubborn mindset, was already rare. Fei Boyong didn¡¯t expect to encounter another stubborn person, willing to fight after just a few words. Fei Boyong now hoped that Saint Xizhou could hold on for a little longer, so he could run even further. Although Fei Boyong was cursing Saint Xizhou for being useless in his heart just now, he knew that Saint Xizhou¡¯s strength was definitely not weak. If he were to face Saint Xizhou one-on-one, he would definitely be the one running away in defeat. But being stronger than himself was not enough, he had to be stronger than that freak. On the lake, the Domain Suppression within Chen Fei¡¯s body was shining. Saint Xizhou¡¯s body was unexpectedly resilient, which exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. With this sword, it only forcibly broke through Saint Xizhou¡¯s defense. This was still due to Chen Fei forcibly integrating Saint Xizhou¡¯s power. If it were just relying on Chen Fei alone, the two would probably end up in a stalemate, seeing whose reserves were deeper. The glaring light circulated on the Qianyuan Sword. Just now, in the confrontation, Chen Fei refined Saint Xizhou¡¯s power once again, so Chen Fei¡¯s subsequent attacks could still pierce through Saint Xizhou. As long as Saint Xizhou kept resisting, it would only take two or three more strikes to slay him. Chen Fei¡¯s body leaned slightly forward, about to step into the lake bottom to continue the pursuit, when suddenly a huge fluctuation arose at the bottom of the lake. ¡°Evil demons and heretics, shall all be exterminated!¡± The enraged roar of Saint Xizhou resounded, then his entire presence suddenly disappeared without a trace. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. Saint Xizhou had actually broken through the void and vanished! It was somewhat similar to teleportation, but the distance traveled was much farther. With Chen Fei¡¯s perception, he couldn¡¯t even discern the final distance. ¡°So, with such a character, one can still cultivate to the Mountain Sea Realm. There must be a reason for this!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated. Obviously, the teleportation just now was caused by some kind of formation or exotic treasure. Saint Xizhou, sensing he was far inferior to Chen Fei, without a word, activated the treasure on his body and teleported himself a long distance away. Arrogant, self-centered, refusing to listen to others¡¯ advice¡ªbesides Saint Xizhou¡¯s own formidable strength, he also had this escape route. ¡°Are they people from those sacred places, or from certain top forces?¡± In the Middle Continent, powerful individuals emerged constantly, with extraordinary skills and rare treasures abounding. This was completely different from environments like the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and the situation in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Chen Fei turned around and looked towards the direction where Fei Boyong had fled. In just a moment of delay, Fei Boyong had already escaped tens of miles away. Under desperate circumstances, Fei Boyong¡¯s current speed of escape was indeed astonishing. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t had the talent of teleportation, he would probably have had to burn his own soul to catch up with Fei Boyong. But burning one¡¯s own soul just to chase someone down would have been extremely unwise! But unfortunately for Fei Boyong, Chen Fei had teleportation and didn¡¯t need to burn his own soul. Chen Fei took a step forward, disappeared, and when he reappeared, he was already standing in front of Fei Boyong. Fei Boyong looked at Chen Fei stepping out of the void, his eyes slowly widening. How could he be so fast? What about Saint Xizhou? Although he hadn¡¯t been as strong as the one in front of him, he shouldn¡¯t have been killed so quickly either. He had held on for so long! Countless doubts arose in Fei Boyong¡¯s mind, but there was no one to explain them to him. ¡°Have mercy¡­¡± Fei Boyong stared at Chen Fei, his voice choked with tears, screaming in anguish. But before he could finish his words, Chen Fei¡¯s sword edge had already swept over. As Chen Fei remained indifferent, Fei Boyong¡¯s eyes gradually filled with despair. ¡°Ahh!¡± Fei Boyong screamed in anger, ¡°If you want to kill me, don¡¯t expect to live well either.¡± Fei Boyong¡¯s tall figure rapidly withered in the blink of an eye, leaving only skin clinging to his skeleton. A huge bull demon appeared behind Fei Boyong, its scarlet eyes seeming to pierce through the illusion. Suddenly, a frenzy of chaotic emotions descended, and within a radius of a mile, everything, whether grass, trees, or ants, instantly turned to ashes. The Overturning Sea Blade in Fei Boyong¡¯s hand was completely covered in blood-red, and a huge soul shock collided with Chen Fei¡¯s soul. Chen Fei¡¯s soul trembled slightly, protected by the Dragon Elephant, his soul remained unharmed. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand showed no sign of hesitation as it struck the Overturning Sea Blade. ¡°Boom!¡± The mountains and rivers shook, and the vitality surged. Fei Boyong, holding the Overturning Sea Blade, stared at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with resentment as vast as the ocean. Chen Fei met his gaze with extreme calmness. ¡°Buzz!¡± Fei Boyong, looking at Chen Fei¡¯s demeanor, felt unwillingness filling his heart. He wanted to scream loudly, but as his mouth moved, his whole body stiffened, starting from his arms, instantly turning into ashes. The soul shock was futile, and burning all out was equally futile. How could Fei Boyong be willing? He hadn¡¯t even caused the slightest harm to Chen Fei. Chen Fei grasped the Overturning Sea Blade, sensing its condition. In the final moments, as Fei Boyong burned himself, naturally, he also burned the Overturning Sea Blade. At this moment, the power of the Overturning Sea Blade was almost stuck at the critical point of the spiritual treasure. If delayed for a little longer, this spiritual treasure would be rendered useless, and then it would truly only be useful for extracting spiritual essence. In its current state, with a little nurturing, it could gradually restore its normal power. Chen Fei had no intention of nurturing it himself; he would find an opportunity to sell it. After all, it was still a spiritual treasure, and it could fetch some price. Chen Fei consumed a considerable amount of fourth-grade elixirs every day, and the prices of these elixirs were all considerable. Without selling some items for high-quality elemental stones, in a few months, Chen Fei would run out of elixirs to use. Opening the space within the Overturning Sea Blade, Chen Fei transferred everything inside to the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei glanced around, finding nothing unusual, and then his figure flashed as he flew back in the direction he came from. Hundreds of miles away, Min Yanlu closed his eyes and circulated the elemental energy within his body to repair the injuries left by the recent battle. The previous injuries hadn¡¯t healed, and now they were exacerbated. For a moment, Min Yanlu began to doubt the future. Could this broken body still have a chance to reclaim the Thousand Feathers Alliance? But after years of tempering his mentality, Min Yanlu ultimately pushed aside these negative thoughts. As long as one was not dead, there was still hope! ¡°Master, Chief Chen, why is he so strong?¡± Gu Danying looked at the ground, where Tu Zaichuan was still unconscious, especially the terrifying depression on his head. Even standing a bit away, one could not detect Tu Zaichuan¡¯s breath. Just a moment ago, this dying man was still standing in the sky, besieging them. But with Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, he was defeated like a house of cards. Both were at the Mountain Sea Realm, especially considering that Chen Fei had just broken through to that level, yet the difference in strength was astonishing. Even now, Gu Danying still vividly remembered the despair and helplessness he felt when facing Tu Zaichuan just moments ago. Min Yanlu opened his eyes, glanced at Gu Danying, and then looked at Tu Zaichuan on the ground. ¡°In this world, there are countless geniuses. Your talent in the Thousand Feathers Alliance is one in a million, rare to come by in decades or even centuries. But this world is vast, and the Thousand Feathers Alliance is small. True geniuses cannot be judged by conventional standards.¡± Min Yanlu¡¯s expression remained calm. When he was still at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, traveling through the Middle Continent, he had heard of many such geniuses, and had even encountered a few. Min Yanlu himself was considered quite talented, but compared to those individuals, he could still feel a significant gap. Gu Danying remained silent. Talent, at times, was fair because even among ordinary people, there could be those with exceptional talent. But at times, talent could be extremely unfair. Because sometimes, you could put in a thousand times more effort, only to find that someone else¡¯s casual cultivation surpassed your efforts. You desperately chased after them, only to find that not only did you fail to catch up, but you also discovered that you were getting farther and farther away from them, until you couldn¡¯t even see their back anymore. In the past, in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Gu Danying hadn¡¯t felt this way because he himself was considered a genius in the eyes of others, always being chased after by others. Min Yanlu had taken in many personal disciples, but among them, there were few who could be compared to him, and none who could surpass Gu Danying. But today, Gu Danying thoroughly felt the strong gap between himself and a true genius. ¡°Will I never catch up in my lifetime?¡± Gu Danying lowered his head. ¡°That¡¯s not entirely true,¡± Min Yanlu shook his head, looking at Gu Danying. He said in a deep voice, ¡°Talent determines the lower limit, but how far one can go still depends on the individual¡¯s efforts. Many geniuses with extraordinary talent eventually fail to reach the end.¡± Gu Danying¡¯s gaze flickered slightly, showing signs of contemplation. Min Yanlu watched Gu Danying¡¯s slightly lifted spirits with a bitter smile in his heart. There was something Min Yanlu hadn¡¯t mentioned earlier: talent determined the lower limit, but it also determined the upper limit. For those lacking in talent, their efforts might only lead to achievements that barely matched the lower limit of some geniuses. However, this world was indeed full of countless possibilities. While talent was one aspect, sometimes luck could cause a tremendous upheaval in a person¡¯s life. But compared to talent, luck was elusive and difficult to control. As Gu Danying was lost in thought, he suddenly noticed a shadow on the ground. Startled, he looked up and saw Chen Fei, who had returned at some point. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°The matter has been resolved. How about we stay in Thousand Geese City for a while?¡± Chen Fei looked at Min Yanlu and Gu Danying, a slight smile on his face. ¡°It seems we¡¯ll be troubling Chief Chen for a few more days!¡± Min Yanlu bowed slightly to Chen Fei and said, ¡°I have informed Master Haiyue. He will take us back to the Longhu City when the time comes.¡± Haiyue Master? Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. The first Combined Aperture Tempering realm technique he learned in the Thousand Feathers Alliance was obtained from Haiyue Cave. In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed. Chapter 716 - Chapter 716: If You Don’t Go Crazy, You Won’t Survive! Chapter 716: If You Don¡¯t Go Crazy, You Won¡¯t Survive! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The people of Primordial Sword Sect in Thousand Geese City were somewhat puzzled when they saw Min Yanlu and his companions return after leaving. Min Yanlu¡¯s and their levels were too disparate to perceive, but the aura of Gu Danying seemed somewhat weakened, which the crowd from Primordial Sword Sect could still discern. However, they didn¡¯t inquire further, merely tidying up the courtyard where Min Yanlu and the others had previously stayed. Early the next morning, the figure of Master Haiyue appeared in Thousand Geese City, seeing the injured Min Yanlu and the unscathed Chen Fei. After exchanging pleasantries for a moment, Chen Fei departed. ¡°Did all the experts of Thousand Geese City¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm intervene to save you two?¡± Watching Chen Fei¡¯s disappearing figure, Master Haiyue couldn¡¯t help but feel like he had seen him somewhere before. For the past while, Master Haiyue had been in seclusion in Longhu City, oblivious to the affairs outside. Min Yanlu had left a brief message when he arrived in Thousand Geese City, which Master Haiyue had seen but didn¡¯t pay much attention to. However, when the fragment of the Enlightenment Tower trembled yesterday, Master Haiyue hurriedly left seclusion and arrived in Thousand Geese City. ¡°No, it was just Chen Fei alone,¡± Min Yanlu shook his head. ¡°Just him alone?¡± Master Haiyue¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly as he looked at Min Yanlu. ¡°Wasn¡¯t the message you left earlier saying that Chen Fei came from the Thousand Feathers Alliance and had just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm, which is why you came to visit?¡± ¡°Yeah, just broke through, probably less than two months ago,¡± Min Yanlu nodded with some emotion. Two months, for the long lifespan of the Mountain Sea Realm, truly passed in the blink of an eye. For many who had just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm, even the time to consolidate their realm was not enough. When Min Yanlu himself broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm, it took him a year to become familiar with it, which could be considered completing the consolidation. Master Haiyue furrowed his brows. If he didn¡¯t know Min Yanlu¡¯s character, he would have taken these words as a joke. Seeing Master Haiyue¡¯s expression, Min Yanlu shook his head slightly and briefly explained Chen Fei¡¯s background. Having just broken through and already slain two Mountain Sea Realm experts, recently taming a Monster King as the sect¡¯s guardian beast, followed by rescuing someone hundreds of miles away, then defeating another Mountain Sea Realm expert and leaving another on the brink of death. As Master Haiyue listened, his eyes widened with each segment. By the end, he felt as though he was listening to the story of some prodigy from a sacred land. And not all prodigies from sacred lands could achieve such exaggerated feats. Yet, Chen Fei had emerged from the Thousand Feathers Alliance. In the entire Boundless Sea, the Thousand Feathers Alliance was considered a backwater area. While Mountain Sea Realm experts could emerge from there, the emergence of such an exaggerated one was truly unimaginable. ¡°Can¡¯t wrap your head around it?¡± Min Yanlu saw Master Haiyue¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. ¡°I myself find it hard to comprehend.¡± Master Haiyue¡¯s expression fluctuated for a moment before gradually calming down. In this world, there were always prodigies that made others envious. ¡°If he had broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm a few years earlier, perhaps the Thousand Feathers Alliance could have held its ground,¡± Master Haiyue suddenly remarked. At that time, there were only three Monster Kings. If they had managed to slay one, the subsequent two Monster Kings might not have come to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and the situation might not have escalated into the avalanche it became. Min Yanlu didn¡¯t speak, merely nodded slightly. For some reason, in his mind, he suddenly recalled the time in Sea Dominion City. If they had provided Mountain Sea Realm cultivation techniques back then, perhaps Chen Fei would have succeeded in breaking through within the Thousand Feathers Alliance? But now, things had already been set in stone, and pondering over such matters was futile. ¡°Oh, by the way, Chen Fei mentioned yesterday that he had actually visited your Haiyue Cave and even participated in a trial there, winning the top spot. Why didn¡¯t you meet him then?¡± Min Yanlu suddenly interjected, recounting a conversation from yesterday when Chen Fei learned that Master Haiyue was coming and chatted casually with Min Yanlu. ¡°The top spot in the Haiyue Cave trial?¡± Master Haiyue was slightly taken aback, finally understanding where the familiarity with Chen Fei came from. Although the Haiyue Cave was shattered, its main body remained in Master Haiyue¡¯s possession. Within the cave, there were statues left behind by each generation¡¯s top trial winners. Wasn¡¯t the aura and appearance on the latest statue exactly like Chen Fei? Master Haiyue waved his right hand, and a statue appeared in the courtyard. With sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, the long sword pointed diagonally, it was the same appearance as the one left in the Haiyue Cave. ¡°The trials in the Haiyue Cave are just a test for the younger generation. In fact, I haven¡¯t paid attention to them for many years.¡± Looking at the statue, a hint of bitterness suddenly appeared on Master Haiyue¡¯s face. Such a good opportunity had been missed. However, despite the Haiyue Cave trials being held for so many years, not a single Mountain Sea Realm expert emerged, not even many peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Who could have imagined that such a monstrous talent would emerge here? ¡°In the end, there¡¯s still that bit of fate at play here.¡± Min Yanlu chuckled, patting Master Haiyue¡¯s shoulder before turning to look into the distance. If Min Yanlu remembered correctly, the last trial in the Haiyue Cave seemed to have been just over a decade ago. Over a decade, from peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the Mountain Sea Realm, what a terrifying cultivation speed! The term ¡°monstrous talent¡± seemed insufficient to describe Chen Fei! In the Wind Listening Hall of the Primordial Sword Sect, Chen Fei was busy tallying up the gains from this expedition. Two spiritual treasures, the Abyssal Dagger and the Overturning Sea, though both were damaged, were still at least at the level of spiritual treasures. Selling them off would yield a considerable amount of elemental stones. Apart from the spiritual treasures, the next task was sorting through the various items stored within them. The Abyssal Dagger contained a plethora of miscellaneous items, with very few of value. After being injured by the Monster King Nie Li, Tu Zaichuan likely expended a significant amount of resources to recover, resulting in many valuable items being sold off. However, these were still collections from the Mountain Sea Realm, so even if the value was minimal, it was still incredibly rich. Moreover, because Tu Zaichuan was a solitary figure, even his cultivation manuals were all stored away, including his primary cultivation technique, the Bloodline Origin Technique. Chen Fei frowned as he held the jade slip containing the Bloodline Origin Technique. This technique involved refining living beings into Blood Spirits. At crucial moments, the practitioner could also transform into an intangible Blood Spirit, greatly increasing penetration and speed. Chen Fei had seen these abilities demonstrated by Tu Zaichuan. For most Mountain Sea Realm experts, Blood Spirits were quite troublesome, especially when their numbers reached a certain level, becoming nearly unstoppable. This was a technique where even if your cultivation level stagnated, as long as you continued to refine Blood Spirits, your combat power would continue to increase. Moreover, the Bloodline Origin Technique stated that if exceptionally talented individuals were refined into Blood Spirits, practitioners of the technique could even obtain a portion of their talents. In other words, if the timing was right and enough prodigies were slain, it might be possible to elevate the practitioner¡¯s own talent to an astonishing level. It was undeniably a highly tempting prospect. Unfortunately, the Bloodline Origin Technique was fundamentally incompatible with Chen Fei¡¯s nature. To refine Blood Spirits, one had to subject living beings to excruciating torment, as the greater their suffering and resentment, the stronger the Blood Spirit¡¯s power would be. Chen Fei could mercilessly slay enemies, but he would not deliberately torture others. Why go to such lengths when a nod of the head was enough to end a life? Just as Chen Fei was about to put away the jade slip containing the Bloodline Origin Technique, his hand suddenly paused. Chen Fei himself didn¡¯t need the Bloodline Origin Technique, but what if he used his clone as the primary Blood Spirit? In the Bloodline Origin Technique, there was a concept of a primary Blood Spirit commanding subordinate Blood Spirits. When Tu Zaichuan ambushed Min Yanlu, he intended to refine Min Yanlu into the primary Blood Spirit. If the clone could become the primary Blood Spirit, it wouldn¡¯t need other Blood Spirits to sustain it. With various potent essences, perhaps Chen Fei could forcibly nourish the clone to the Mountain Sea Realm level. Currently, the clone at the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm had minimal utility for Chen Fei. It didn¡¯t even need to protect the Primordial Sword Sect, as there was a genuine Monster King stationed there. The clone¡¯s role had shifted to that of a senior elder instructing disciples. But if the clone could break through to the Mountain Sea Realm, its significance to Chen Fei would change. While it would be incredibly difficult for others to transform the Bloodline Origin Technique into a cultivation technique for a clone, Chen Fei¡¯s possession of the Interface Panel made it all possible. By merging the two techniques, everything became within reach. ¡°Merge!¡± ¡°Discovered Technique: Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique!¡± ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique -> Three Flowers Shadow Art!¡± With the expenditure of thirty-five high-grade elemental stones, Chen Fei successfully simplified the new technique. As Chen Fei sensed the effect of the Three Flowers Shadow Art, it indeed had the potential to forcibly nourish the clone to the Mountain Sea Realm level. However, it required a considerable amount of essence, necessitating essence from either Mountain Sea Realm or Monster King Realm. Moreover, if the clone were shattered, it would need to be reconstituted, meaning starting from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and continuing the nourishment process. Despite the difficulties and complications, if he could possess a Mountain Sea Realm clone, these obstacles seemed insignificant. Chen Fei transferred some useless items from Tu Zaichuan¡¯s collection into a spatial bag, intending to bring them back to the sect later. While useless to Chen Fei in his current Mountain Sea Realm state, the fact that Tu Zaichuan could store them in spiritual treasures meant they still held value, especially for those below the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei turned his gaze to Fei Boyong¡¯s collection. Compared to Tu Zaichuan, Fei Boyong¡¯s collection was undoubtedly much richer and more valuable. The Bull Demon Technique! Ethereal Escape! In the cultivation manuals, Chen Fei discovered two techniques that Fei Boyong had practiced. Like Tu Zaichuan, Fei Boyong was also a recluse, so all his cultivation manuals were stored in spiritual treasures. The Bull Demon Technique was a method focused solely on strength¡ªa maxim of ¡°No insanity, no survival!¡± Emphasizing strength over finesse, it bore some resemblance to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique, but they were fundamentally different. While the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique didn¡¯t cultivate elemental energy, the Bull Demon Technique primarily did, making it directly compatible with the Heavenly Profound Sword. The appearance of the Heavenly Profound Sword afterward would probably lose some elegance but gain more imposing power. ¡°Merging!¡± ¡°DiscoveredTechnique: Profound Demon Sword!¡± ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying Profound Demon Sword¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Profound Demon Sword -> Heavenly Profound Sword!¡± Originally, the Heavenly Profound Sword, which was only proficient at the Mastery Stage, dropped to a novice level of proficiency after transforming into the Profound Demon Sword. However, from another perspective, it indicated another level of advancement for this technique, and quite notably so. Ethereal Escape! Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fell on another jade slip. This technique, which allowed him to run faster, was his favorite. An hour later, Chen Fei finished reading through the Ethereal Escape technique. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Merge!¡± ¡°Discovered Technique: Sky Travel!¡± ¡°Simplifying Sky Travel¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Sky Travel -? Profound Heavenly Escape!¡± Stepping forward in the courtyard, Chen Fei appeared in mid-air, with the insights of the Ethereal Escape technique flooding his mind. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression paused slightly as the innate talent within his main soul was unexpectedly stimulated, emitting a faint glow. Chapter 717 - Chapter 717: Breaking the Limits of Talent Chapter 717: Breaking the Limits of Talent Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Resonating talent? Chen Fei moved his steps, his figure constantly flickering in mid-air, as insights about the Sky Travel began to emerge in his mind. After a moment, Chen Fei landed on the ground, his expression carrying a hint of surprise. Initially, when the talent resonated, Chen Fei thought it was just because the Sky Travel had the attribute of void, which triggered the sensation of talent shifting. This sensation, normally speaking, would at most accelerate the growth of proficiency in the Sky Travel. The so-called talent is actually having special expertise in certain aspects, with shifting corresponding to void, and Sky Travel also corresponding to void. Practicing Sky Travel would make it easier to master, which is quite normal. It¡¯s similar to having an affinity for swordsmanship; practicing all sword techniques can yield tremendous bonuses. Chen Fei¡¯s shifting should allow him to gain varying degrees of bonuses when practicing all void-based martial arts. Just now, while practicing the Sky Travel, Chen Fei did indeed find that the proficiency of the martial art increased significantly, and the speed enhancement brought by the Sky Travel was also much stronger than described in the martial art¡¯s description. In other words, the talent for shifting not only makes the practice of the Sky Travel faster but also brings about an improvement in abilities. If Chen Fei were to master the Sky Travel to perfection in the future, because of the talent for shifting, the speed he would possess after performing it would be much higher than the martial art¡¯s limit. ¡°So, this is the true meaning of talent.¡± Chen Fei pondered with a thoughtful gaze. Initially, he only used talent as a technique, but in reality, the influence of talent on martial artists is far stronger than that. Moreover, Chen Fei just discovered that as he practiced the Sky Travel, there seemed to be some changes in the talent for shifting. However, since his understanding of the Sky Travel is still very basic, Chen Fei cannot yet discern what exactly the changes in the talent for shifting are. But based on his limited observations just now, it seems that martial arts can also promote the growth of talent in reverse. Martial arts and talent complement each other. Chen Fei had already mastered the talent for shifting to Great Completion, and now, with one shift, the maximum distance is about sixty miles. If martial arts can promote the growth of talent, could it be possible to break through the distance limitation after shifting? Seventy miles, or even more? Or if the martial arts are strong enough, could the talent for shifting be directly elevated to grand shifting? ¡°The cultivation of the Mountain Sea Realm truly is filled with boundless mysteries.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s head lifted slightly. Previously, he had been thinking more about acquiring more talents and stronger talents, but then he realized that inherent talents could also receive powerful enhancements. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of the top forces on the Middle Continent and those lofty sanctuaries. Many of these forces had existed for an unfathomable amount of time, and their research on various martial realms, as well as how martial arts and talents should be combined in cultivation, must have reached the pinnacle. Just thinking about the strength of the geniuses among these forces made it clear how formidable they must have been. Martial arts and talents complemented each other, unleashing even stronger power when combined. This must have already been the fundamental choice. Practicing which martial arts could allow one¡¯s original talents to transcend and become even stronger was obviously a mandatory lesson. Compared to Chen Fei, these top forces and sanctuaries possessed not only numerous martial arts but also a variety of combinations. While not as numerous as stars, their available combinations must have still been plentiful. As long as their talents were sufficient, those geniuses did not need to think too much. By diligently following the martial arts routes summarized by their predecessors, they could maximize the potential of their talents. ¡°Thinking about it this way, it really does make one envious!¡± A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face, but his emotions remained relatively calm. The advantages that those geniuses possessed were beyond Chen Fei¡¯s reach now, but the advantages he possessed were also something those geniuses would find difficult to achieve. If Chen Fei had been born among those sanctuaries, perhaps his brilliance would have overshadowed everyone else of the same generation. But such a hypothesis was of little significance, and now that he had cultivated to the Mountain Sea Realm, those top forces and sanctuaries would not be able to recruit Chen Fei. Ultimately, Chen Fei could only rely on himself. After a moment, hundreds of Chen Fei¡¯s figures began to appear in the courtyard, countless insights into martial arts emerging in his mind. Compared to before, Chen Fei had become even busier now, with two more martial arts needing improvement. Whenever Chen Fei elevated the martial arts he possessed, as well as his talent, his strength would undoubtedly advance further. Especially with the Profound Demon Sword, the speed of improvement also determined the speed at which Chen Fei could establish his Divine Palace. Although it had only been a short time since breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, within the month, Chen Fei was already contemplating how to open his second Divine Palace. Not only did he plan to open a second Divine Palace, but Chen Fei also wanted to experiment to see if he could enter the void and drag a new talent into his body while opening the second Divine Palace. To others in the Mountain Sea Realm, this idea was almost fantastical. After all, even in the sanctuaries, practitioners were only granted five talents at most. But what seemed impossible to everyone else was not entirely out of reach for Chen Fei. In the afternoon, Chen Fei appeared in the dungeon. The dungeon was damp, and Chen Fei stood outside the cell, looking at Tu Zaichuan inside. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s condition hadn¡¯t changed much since yesterday. After all, the time was too short, and Tu Zaichuan was too severely injured. At this moment, it was estimated that any martial artist at the Aperture Tempering realm, as long as they overcame their fear, could easily kill Tu Zaichuan. ¡°Since you¡¯re awake, get up. There¡¯s no point in pretending anymore.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed in the dungeon, but Tu Zaichuan on the ground showed no reaction, neither in body, mind, nor soul, remaining as motionless as before. ¡°The Bloodline Origin Technique, when cultivated to a certain degree, can host a portion of the soul. You haven¡¯t reached this stage, but falling into a false death poses no problem.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice remained steady as he stared at Tu Zaichuan, saying, ¡°If you hold no value to me, you can die now!¡± ¡°Even if you have value, it¡¯s just a delayed death!¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body slowly sat up, looking at Chen Fei. Tu Zaichuan had indeed feigned death. After being knocked unconscious in the Qianyan Mountains, Tu Zaichuan actually woke up an hour later. The Bloodline Origin Technique was very peculiar; while the physical body was a necessary foundation for cultivation, as the practice progressed, the body could become a restraint. Under some special conditions, it could even be abandoned. Therefore, despite Tu Zaichuan¡¯s severe injuries, he wasn¡¯t completely defenseless like other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators would be when injured to this extent. ¡°Yes, so will you choose to die now or live on for a while longer?¡± Chen Fei nodded, not denying it. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s expression darkened instantly upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. Chen Fei¡¯s blunt words shattered all the illusions Tu Zaichuan held onto. Although Tu Zaichuan had already understood this in his heart before, having it directly torn apart was still brutal and unforgiving. ¡°Spare my life, and I will fully cooperate with whatever you intend to do. Otherwise, even in death, you won¡¯t get what you need!¡± Tu Zaichuan pleaded. Chen Fei looked at Tu Zaichuan, shaking his head slightly. With a light tap of his finger, a stream of elemental force entered Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body. Tu Zaichuan attempted to dodge, but in his current state, how could he evade Chen Fei¡¯s attack? As the elemental force entered his body, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body stiffened, and an indescribable agony erupted from the depths of his soul, engulfing his entire being. ¡°The Bloodline Finger?¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s face contorted in pain as he looked up at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with disbelief. Hadn¡¯t Chen Fei learned this technique from the Bloodline Origin Technique too quickly? ¡°You must have used this move on others many times. Let¡¯s see how many times you can endure it yourself,¡± Chen Fei said calmly. Tu Zaichuan trembled. He had indeed used the Bloodline Finger many times, and the longest he had resisted it was only an hour before ultimately submitting completely. Although Tu Zaichuan had some resistance to this technique due to practicing the Bloodline Origin Technique himself, he couldn¡¯t endure it indefinitely. This kind of pain wouldn¡¯t cause his soul to collapse, so as long as he didn¡¯t die, he would have to endure it continuously¡ªunable to seek death but unable to bear living either! ¡°What do you want to know?¡± Tu Zaichuan gritted his teeth. ¡°Where did you encounter the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique?¡± Chen Fei went straight to the point. Tu Zaichuan was taken aback. He thought Chen Fei had spared him to interrogate him about something else, not about a martial art. Recalling the moment when he was about to be killed by Chen Fei and his desperate plea, Tu Zaichuan suddenly realized that it was this statement that had saved him from immediate death. Tu Zaichuan looked at Chen Fei, his thoughts swirling. Back then, shouting about the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was just Tu Zaichuan¡¯s realization of why Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength fluctuated so much. Now, it seemed that Chen Fei might not be from that place after all. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be asking such questions. ¡°On the Middle Continent, there¡¯s a place called the Corpse Cliff Mountain. Have you heard of it?¡± Tu Zaichuan whispered. Chen Fei pondered for a moment before nodding. The Corpse Cliff Mountain was an extremely well-known danger zone on the Middle Continent. The geographical conditions there were extremely harsh, with miasma and void rifts everywhere. Below the Aperture Tempering realm, one couldn¡¯t survive in that place at all. Even for those at the Aperture Tempering realm, a slight misfortune could result in death. However, near the Corpse Cliff Mountain, there were often martial artists, beasts, and even some strange visitors. Despite the harsh environment of the Corpse Cliff Mountain, the presence of void rifts often led to the appearance of heavenly treasures, which greatly attracted those above the Fourth Stage. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Thousands of years ago, a stone stele appeared in the Corpse Cliff Mountain, containing records of an unparalleled martial art,¡± Tu Zaichuan continued. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, but he remained silent, allowing Tu Zaichuan to continue. ¡°This martial art does not cultivate elemental force but focuses solely on the physical body. However, once mastered, it can also protect the mind and soul. As soon as it emerged, it caused a sensation, drawing countless martial artists,¡± Tu Zaichuan looked up at Chen Fei. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. The martial art recorded on this stone stele should be the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. However, the origin of the martial art described by Tu Zaichuan was completely different from what Chen Fei had learned. Chapter 718 - Chapter 718: Longing Chapter 718: Longing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique was inscribed on a piece of beast skin. That piece of beast skin, originally, Chen Fei felt extremely miraculous about it, impervious to water and fire, and swords couldn¡¯t harm it. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s current realm has improved, he has found that the piece of beast skin actually comes from a Third-Tier monster. For Chen Fei, who was only in the Body Tempering realm at the time, a Third- Tier monster was naturally extremely mysterious, possessing various incredible qualities. There was also the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering that Chen Fei later obtained from the Dragon-Elephant True Immortal. That beast skin was also a Third-Tier monster, but it was a peak Third-Tier monster. As for some parts of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, they were obtained from the master of the broken ruler. ¡°So, the real situation is that the source of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant is the stone stele of Corpse Cliff Mountain. What about saying that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering was not created? It¡¯s completely self-aggrandizing, isn¡¯t it?¡± Chen Fei suddenly felt a bit sour, what a strange and wicked taste this was. Back then, he was too naive. Chen Fei really thought that this martial art had such an origin. As for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering, they were supplemented by the master of the Broken Ruler himself. Now it¡¯s clear that it¡¯s not like that at all. ¡°The stone stele was later shattered?¡± Chen Fei looked up at Tu Zaichuan. The power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant martial art was beyond doubt. Normally, it should have been widely circulated. But the result was that when Chen Fei encountered people from the Mountain Sea Realm, Tu Zaichuan recognized the martial art Chen Fei was using. Obviously, on the Middle Continent, ordinary people had no access to this martial art at all. ¡°I heard that shortly after its appearance, a part of it was shattered. Now it has been banned by the Saint Yan Sect for thousands of years. This martial art is no longer circulated outside. Now it is almost becoming a heritage of the Saint Yan Sect,¡± Tu Zaichuan said. ¡°The Saint Yan Sect?¡± Hearing about the Saint Yan Sect, Chen Fei¡¯s brows slightly furrowed. There were probably few people on the Middle Continent who had never heard of this sect. This was a true major sect, with several late-stage experts in the Mountain Sea Realm within its ranks. Over the course of thousands of years, the Saint Yan Sect had produced several peak experts in the Mountain Sea Realm. Whenever this happened, it was the peak of the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s power. Although no peak experts in the Mountain Sea Realm had emerged from the sect recently, several late-stage experts were enough to deter all sides. ¡°Is the Suppressing Dragon Elephant so extraordinary that it can be guarded by just one Saint Yan Sect?¡± Chen Fei asked in confusion. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant was truly something only those who practiced it would understand. While the Saint Yan Sect was certainly powerful, there were actually quite a few sects on the Middle Continent that were stronger than the Saint Yan Sect. One Saint Yan Sect wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the pressure from other top forces. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that other top forces have already incorporated the parts of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant that can be cultivated. As for the part that shattered, it has never been repaired.¡± ¡°So, is the Suppressing Dragon Elephant still in a damaged state in the hands of various sects? Then why did the Saint Yan Sect ban that stone stele?¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. Originally, he thought that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant finally had a complete version. Although it was in the hands of other sects, he now realized that this martial art had actually been in a damaged state for thousands of years. So even though many sects had this martial art, there were probably very few practitioners. When it came to top forces, there were so many complete and peerless martial arts within the sects. Why would anyone want to cultivate an incomplete martial art? And because there were so few practitioners, if they encountered a bottleneck in their cultivation and had no one to ask for advice, they might really be stuck at that point indefinitely. Moreover, Chen Fei now realized that cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to this extent was actually very difficult. Because it didn¡¯t cultivate elemental force, practitioners needed to have a very strong comprehension of the way of the body. Inadvertently, many people were filtered out. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that those who cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to a truly advanced level can directly comprehend the subsequent cultivation methods from the stone stele. In the history of the Saint Yan Sect, several individuals who cultivated to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm have all comprehended the subsequent methods from the stone stele,¡± Tu Zaichuan said. Speaking of reaching the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s expression subtly changed. He continued, ¡°However, those cultivation methods can only be understood and not verbally transmitted. Therefore, the Saint Yan Sect still confines the stone stele. Unless it¡¯s needed by other top sects, they will open it separately.¡± ¡°You can comprehend the subsequent methods from the stone stele!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. The Saint Yan Sect truly relied on its strength to bully others, blocking off all paths for other martial artists to observe the stone stele. They would only be willing to open it separately if other top forces needed it. As for those individuals in the history of the Saint Yan Sect who reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm and were able to comprehend the subsequent methods of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, it was mostly due to their talent. After all, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant didn¡¯t cultivate elemental force and couldn¡¯t directly help with martial arts realm advancement. ¡°I have a way. As long as you¡¯re willing to pay a sufficient price, I can arrange for someone to take you to observe the stone stele.¡± Tu Zaichuan quickly added, as if afraid that Chen Fei might take action after hearing what was needed. Chen Fei glanced at Tu Zaichuan without saying anything and then left the dungeon. Three days later, after Min Yanlu had rested for a while, he bid farewell to Chen Fei and was escorted by Master Haiyue out of Thousand Geese City. Ten days later, a jade slip was placed in front of Chen Fei, containing specific information about Corpse Cliff Mountain and the stone stele restricted by the Saint Yan Sect. The main gate of the Saint Yan Sect was not located on Corpse Cliff Mountain. Such places were inhospitable even for those below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, so naturally, they were unsuitable for sect headquarters. However, a portion of the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s members did remain on Corpse Cliff Mountain, their purpose being to guard the stone stele. Many people were aware that the Saint Yan Sect guarded a stone stele containing an extraordinary martial art, but they also knew that the martial art on that stele was incomplete. The allure of a peerless martial art was undeniable. But whether it was worth offending the Saint Yan Sect for an incomplete martial art, that was something to carefully consider. After all, that stone stele, besides the Saint Yan Sect, many top-tier sects were also keeping an eye on it. Moreover, the members of the Saint Yan Sect stationed on Corpse Cliff Mountain were in the Mountain Sea Realm. Other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm had their own main martial arts. It wasn¡¯t worth fighting for a martial art that hadn¡¯t appeared for thousands of years. Looking at those top-tier sects, even the ones who cultivated this martial art were few and far between. From this perspective, it was possible to understand some aspects of this martial art. ¡°These top-tier sects, and even sects like the Saint Yan Sect, probably had martial arts that were almost as powerful as the Suppressing Dragon Elephant.¡± Chen Fei set down the jade slip, his gaze flickering slightly. If even these top-tier sects were like this, what about the sacred places? The Suppressing Dragon Elephant was certainly not invincible. Chen Fei¡¯s current strength in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm was because he was highly proficient in various martial arts. However, although the Suppressing Dragon Elephant may not have been the best, it was still an important part of Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength. Even his talent for domain control was activated because of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. And now that Chen Fei had cultivated it to this extent, if there was an opportunity to obtain the complete Suppressing Dragon Elephant, he would certainly not let it slip away. But Chen Fei didn¡¯t plan to go now. The stone stele would remain there, unmoving, and Chen Fei still had many martial arts to cultivate. Even if he were to really retrieve the complete Suppressing Dragon Elephant, scheduling time for cultivation would be extremely tight. In that case, it would be better to first improve the proficiency of the martial arts he currently possessed, making his strength stronger before considering anything else. The Saint Yan Sect was definitely a behemoth for Chen Fei now. Although he wasn¡¯t heading to the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s main gate now, he still needed to be cautious. And Corpse Cliff Mountain was not an easy place either. It would be better to increase his strength before going there. Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Fei didn¡¯t leave Thousand Geese City at all during this time. He remained in seclusion the entire time. Of course, it was still necessary to guide Tong Linyun and Chi Shuqing in their cultivation progress. Cultivation was such a tedious affair; it always needed some variety. Besides, practicing together with them, listening to the sounds of the clear spring and gazing at the towering mountains, was quite enjoyable. In these three months, the Profound Demon Sword progressed from the entry stage to the Mastery stage. Chen Fei also nurtured his soul and increased the speed of absorbing the Energy of Heaven and Earth. When the Sky Travel was initially integrated, its proficiency was at the Mastery Realm. After three months of cultivation, and with the boost from his talent for teleportation, Chen Fei managed to cultivate it to the Perfection Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s speed increased significantly, largely due to his talent for teleportation. The effect of his Sky Travel approached a state close to Great Completion. This made Chen Fei somewhat eager to cultivate the Sky Travel to perfection, wondering how much his speed would improve. And his talent for teleportation, stimulated by the Sky Travel, began to break through its limits as Chen Fei had expected. Now, when Chen Fei teleported, the maximum distance increased from the original sixty miles to about seventy miles. Moreover, this improvement showed no signs of stopping as Chen Fei continued to cultivate the Sky Travel. Using his clone to cultivate the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique, which had initially been integrated, had its proficiency progress from the Mastery stage to the Perfection stage. However, for Chen Fei to advance his clone to the Mountain Sea Realm, he needed to cultivate it to the state of Great Perfection. In the dungeon, Tu Zaichuan sat motionless on the ground. After that day, Tu Zaichuan had expected Chen Fei to rush straight to Corpse Cliff Mountain, giving him the opportunity to start planning his escape route. However, three months had passed without a word. For practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, three months are actually very short. But for someone like Tu Zaichuan, constantly living in the fear of death, three months seemed extremely long, causing immense mental and emotional torment. Tu Zaichuan was very afraid that if he closed his eyes, he wouldn¡¯t wake up the next day. In the blink of an eye, more than seven months had passed. It had been a year since Chen Fei broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei still hadn¡¯t gone anywhere. The potions and spirit stones he had obtained from Wu Renxu and the others were almost completely used up. Chen Fei decided to sell the two treasures, the Overturning Sea Blade, in exchange for a large sum of high-grade spirit stones and fourth-grade pills, to continue assisting his cultivation. With this intensive medication, combined with the continual improvement in the proficiency of the Profound Demon Sword, Chen Fei¡¯s progress was very evident. The first divine palace had been completely stabilized, and the second divine palace had begun to be established. However, it would still take a considerable amount of time to completely forge the second divine palace. Since the Profound Demon Sword had not reached perfection yet, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t estimate the exact time frame. In the seven months, the proficiency of various martial arts continued to improve, but none had reached a new stage. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only On the contrary, Chen Fei¡¯s talent for teleportation, stimulated by the Sky Travel, increased its maximum distance once again, reaching a level of eighty miles. The path of breaking through limits continued. Furthermore, Chen Fei¡¯s talent for domain control in the first divine palace had finally progressed from the Mastery Realm to the Perfection Realm after more than a year of cultivation. The limit of damage reduction had increased from ten percent to twenty percent. In the dungeon, Tu Zaichuan looked on with longing eyes, while Chen Fei planned to continue his seclusion and cultivation until a certain piece of news appeared before him. Corpse Cliff Mountain, the Heavenly Rain Flower had appeared. Chapter 719 - Chapter 719: Overturning the Heavens Chapter 719: Overturning the Heavens Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation For many years, Thousand Geese City stood tall, naturally having its own channels of information. When Primordial Sword Sect took control of Thousand Geese City, these channels of information were also placed under the command of Chen Fei. Previously, after obtaining information about Corpse Cliff Mountain, Chen Fei had instructed Thousand Geese City to continue monitoring the situation there. Thus, when the Heavenly Rain Flower appeared at Corpse Cliff Mountain, Chen Fei received the news immediately. The Heavenly Rain Flower was a fourth-grade spiritual material, and it belonged to the extremely rare category within the fourth grade. Its effect was straightforward and powerful, it enhanced the cultivation of the Mountain Sea Realm. For cultivators below the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, they could directly condense half a Divine Palace without any risk of instability in their foundation. For cultivators in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm and above, it also had some effects, although not as obvious as for those in the initial stage. As for those in the later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, the Heavenly Rain Flower could no longer enhance their cultivation. Improving cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm typically took decades as a minimum timeframe, assuming smooth progress in cultivation. For cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm who had taken longevity elixirs, their lifespan could extend to over eight hundred years. If they could condense a Divine Palace every few decades, there was hope to break through to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, catching a glimpse of the brilliance of the Sun Moon Realm. It was quite apparent that the vast majority of cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm simply couldn¡¯t condense a Divine Palace in just a few decades, or even achieve it in over a hundred years. One could imagine the immense temptation the appearance of the Heavenly Rain Flower held for cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm. Even for those in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, any advancement in cultivation would be a great boon. Even for those in the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, facing such a heavenly treasure as the Heavenly Rain Flower, even if they themselves couldn¡¯t use it, their disciples could. At this moment, one didn¡¯t even need to scrutinize Corpse Cliff Mountain closely; just thinking about it made it clear that chaos had erupted there. Because the Heavenly Rain Flower was beneficial to cultivators, as well as to monsters and other bizarre creatures, it was a great supplement for all. The environment of Corpse Cliff Mountain was completely open, and news of the Heavenly Rain Flower must have already spread to the monsters and the bizarre creatures. Normally, Corpse Cliff Mountain was already very dangerous; many cultivators and monsters sought various treasures there. Now, because of the Heavenly Rain Flower, even more cultivators from the Mountain Sea Realm and monster kings had rushed in, turning it into a volcano of activity. Chen Fei caressed the jade slip in his hand. The Heavenly Rain Flower had not yet fully manifested in the world; it still floated in and out of the void cracks, appearing intermittently. When it would truly manifest was hard to say, but based on past experiences and estimations from those proficient in divination, it was unlikely to be less than half a year before the Heavenly Rain Flower truly emerged. Therefore, although Corpse Cliff Mountain now showed signs of chaos, it had not yet reached its most dangerous point. As time passed, the situation there would only become more chaotic, with more conflicts arising. Humans, monsters, and bizarre creatures had numerous conflicts among them; with their increasing numbers, skirmishes were almost inevitable. ¡°The Heavenly Rain Flower!¡± Chen Fei looked ahead. It would be deceitful to say he didn¡¯t desire such a precious treasure as the Heavenly Rain Flower, given its ability to significantly shorten cultivation time. To cultivate the Profound Demon Sword to Great Completion would take almost a few years. This speed was already considered astonishing; the cultivation techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm were not easy to comprehend, otherwise, cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t be so arduous. Once the Profound Demon Sword reached perfection, only then could Chen Fei absorb energy and nurture his soul at the peak speed. In the most optimistic estimate, Chen Fei reckoned it would still take him a dozen or so years to condense the second Divine Palace. And this was only possible under the circumstances of Chen Fei pushing his limits with the use of elixirs. However, with just one Heavenly Rain Flower, Chen Fei could potentially save nearly a decade of time. If he were to adopt a more aggressive approach when using the Heavenly Rain Flower, there was even hope of directly condensing the second Divine Palace. That had directly saved over a dozen years of time. Even for cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm, a dozen years was not considered a short period. The Middle Continent was currently unstable, and being able to strengthen one¡¯s own power more quickly was essential for self-preservation. There were still choices available then. Truly desperate situations where one was powerless to resist were the most despairing, as Gu Danying and the others experienced when facing Tu Zaichuan and his companion before. There¡¯s still half a year left. I¡¯ll continue practicing, first elevate the Sky Travel and the Domain Suppression!¡± Several thoughts crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The Profound Demon Sword and the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique could be set aside for now. A few months¡¯ time was simply not enough to cultivate these two techniques to Great Completion. Instead, the Domain Suppression and the Sky Travel still held some hope and these two were also the most capable of enhancing Chen Fei¡¯s survival ability. For the sake of that stone tablet, Chen Fei was determined to make a trip to Corpse Cliff Mountain. Half a year later, when the Heavenly Rain Flower manifested, although the situation there would be chaotic, it also provided Chen Fei with an opportunity to move in the shadows. As long as Chen Fei could ensure his own safety, everything else would be manageable. If there was a chance to obtain the Heavenly Rain Flower, it was not something to be missed. If there was no opportunity, then the priority would be the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Chen Fei made up his mind, recommencing his training and starting to hone his proficiency in the Domain Suppression and Sky Travel in the most extreme manner. Previously, although Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation of techniques was almost tireless there was still some leisure time, and the training methods were moderate in¡¯ intensity. Because only in this way could one endure for the long term. But now, time was pressing, and pushing oneself a little further for just half a year was nothing. Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the surroundings of Thousand Geese City remained extremely calm, with no incidents occurring. Just over a month ago, there were monster kings leading groups roaming nearby. Chen Fei had Nie Li intervene and intimidate the monster king to leave. With the support of various elixirs provided by Chen Fei, Nie Li¡¯s previous injuries had mostly healed. Furthermore, through the spiritual connection between them, Chen Fei transmitted some insights into the Mountain Sea Realm to Nie Li¡¯s soul. The cultivation of cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm and that of monster kings was certainly different. But in the end, it was all about the utilization of the natural Energy of heaven and earth, and when monsters reached a certain level, they would transform into humanoid forms, also to temper their minds and souls. Through this method of conveying experiences and insights directly through the soul, Chen Fei significantly refined Nie Li¡¯s control over his own mind and soul. Naturally, this resulted in an increase in Nie Li¡¯s strength. This was Chen Fei¡¯s first attempt at such a method, and finding it effective he decided to directly use the Mirror Image Technique to project part of his own consciousness into Nie Li¡¯s sea of consciousness. This consciousness lacked autonomous awareness and was somewhat similar to the transmission of techniques Chen Fei used to instruct disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect-it accepted inquiries and provided answers. Nie Li now had a personal mentor at his side. Since Nie Li accepted the projection of consciousness, Chen Fei noticed that Nie Li¡¯s strength was indeed beginning to increase rapidly. While the lifespan of monsters exceeded that of humans, their growth rate was slower. Now, with this sudden elevation by Chen Fei, Nie Li had caught up to the typical cultivation speed of cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm, perhaps even surpassing it. Chen Fei even adjusted some of the concepts of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant according to Nie Li¡¯s situation and transmitted them into the projected consciousness for Nie Li to learn. It wasn¡¯t necessary for Nie Li to fully grasp these concepts, but if he could delve deeper into his own bloodline and refine the use of his power, Nie Li¡¯s strength would undergo a dramatic transformation. After ail, the physique of monsters was truly formidable, and their previous methods of combat were extremely rudimentary. Another three months passed, and it was time for the Heavenly Rain Flower to emerge from Corpse Cliff Mountain. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, the Heavenly Rain Flower remained elusive within the void cracks, showing no sign of emerging. This left many who had planned to go to Corpse Cliff Mountain at a loss. At this moment, the cultivators and monster kings inside Corpse Cliff Mountain had reached a considerable level. It was thought that a major battle was imminent, but it was directly thwarted by the elusive nature of the Heavenly Rain Flower. However, due to the gathering of a large number of warriors and monsters, conflicts in Corpse Cliff Mountain had indeed become increasingly frequent. After all, although the Heavenly Rain Flower had not yet emerged, there were still many other treasures falling from the void cracks. If nobody saw them, then it was fine, but if they were spotted by cultivators or monsters at the same time, conflicts would erupt even without prior grudges. Chen Fei received information from Corpse Cliff Mountain daily, while continuing to focus on his cultivation. The Sky Travel finally reached Great Completion ahead of schedule. From the time of acquisition to reaching Great Completion, it took nearly two years, but Chen Fei had finally mastered this technique to its peak. And this technique did not disappoint Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. With the boost from his talent, Chen Fei¡¯s speed of escape went from being in the lower range of the Mountain Sea Realm to reaching the pinnacle of the initial stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. How fast was that? It was slightly slower than the speed at which Fei Boyong fled when burning his soul back then, in a desperate state. Fei Boyong had burned his soul and fled desperately, yet Chen Fei was now almost on par with him. Such a technique was remarkable even in the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Many cultivators in the middle stage with slightly weaker techniques were far inferior to Chen Fei. Moreover, with Sky Travel reaching Great Completion and the talent in teleportation reaching Great Completion as well, Chen Fei¡¯s perception of the void had become more acute than ever before. Whether it was sensing normal fluctuations in the void or future breakthroughs requiring entry into the void to search for talents, the benefits to Chen Fei were unimaginable. Stimulated by the perfection of the Sky Travel, the maximum distance of the talent in shifting increased once again, reaching a distance of ninety miles. Compared to before the enhancement, it had increased by half, which was a remarkable growth. It also demonstrated that even after reaching perfection, talents could still exhibit tremendous growth potential as long as the method was suitable. Compared to the smooth progress of the Sky Travel, the difficulty of cultivating the Domain Suppression undoubtedly increased significantly. Even with the support of elixirs, achieving perfection in the Domain Suppression from completion was not something that could be accomplished in half a year. However, through Chen Fei¡¯s relentless night-and-day training, although the Domain Suppression had not yet reached perfection, it had already surpassed the halfway mark. As a result, the degree of injury reduction had increased from the previous twenty percent to twenty-five percent. It was equivalent to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant reaching the level of five feet out of six, with Chen Fei having trained five feet. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The improvement in strength was already quite significant. With the Heavenly Rain Flower not yet manifesting, Chen Fei decided to set out now. The current chaotic situation provided considerable assistance to Chen Fei in observing the stone tablet. The dungeon opened, and Tu Zaichuan saw the light of day again. Compared to his previous treacherous and ruthless demeanor, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s temperament had almost been worn away. It was just too torturous! Chapter 720 - Chapter 720: The Abyss Chapter 720: The Abyss Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The dungeon was engraved with formations, completely cutting off the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Naturally, it was impossible to achieve, but the thinness of the spiritual energy was also difficult to imagine. Tu Zaichuan was also restrained by Chen Fei. In such an environment, no matter how capable Tu Zaichuan was, he couldn¡¯t recover from his injuries at all. In the first few months, Tu Zaichuan was afraid that Chen Fei would kill him at any moment. With a heart of ruthlessness and determination, cutting off all friends and family around him, Tu Zaichuan cultivated to his current state. He didn¡¯t want to die so easily. So Tu Zaichuan was very afraid of death, fearing it incessantly day and night. After a few months, Chen Fei never appeared, and Tu Zaichuan¡¯s emotions calmed down a bit, becoming less terrified. But as time passed, Tu Zaichuan felt that Chen Fei might want to imprison him for life, letting him die of old age here. Tu Zaichuan knew he wasn¡¯t a good person, so he always thought about things with the worst intentions towards others. Tu Zaichuan was severely injured now, but he still had nearly three hundred years before his lifespan reached its limit. If he were to spend these three hundred years trapped in this dungeon, unable to do anything, then what meaning would these three hundred years have? It would even be a kind of extreme torture. Chen Fei glanced at Tu Zaichuan and then stored him in the spatial realm of the Qjanyuan Sword. Compared to the Qiankun Bag, the greatest feature of the spiritual treasure¡¯s internal space was its ability to hold people. With a step forward of his right foot, ripples appeared in the void, and Chen Fei seemed to be walking on the surface of water. In the next moment, Chen Fei disappeared from his original position, reappearing several miles away. With another flicker, he had completely vanished within the range of Thousand Geese City. Nie Li revealed his true form, and the spiritual energy of the surrounding heaven and earth slightly trembled. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s departure, Nie Li lifted his head slightly, then continued his cultivation. Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng also sensed Chen Fei¡¯s departure, speculating that he might have gone to Corpse Cliff Mountain. Currently, Corpse Cliff Mountain was the liveliest place on the Middle Continent. The Heavenly Rain Flower, such a rare treasure of heaven and earth, was something that no one in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm would not desire. However, Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng knew that with their strength, even if they went to Corpse Cliff Mountain, they would have no chance at all.¡¯ So, they decided not to go and instead quietly cultivate within Thousand Geese Mountain. In the sky, Chen Fei traversed the vast expanse at an incredible speed. Without the need for teleportation, he directly used the Sky Travel to travel, displaying astonishing speed under extreme operation. Corpse Chff Mountain is tens of thousands of miles away from Thousand Geese City. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s current speed, it¡¯s impossible to reach it in a single day. He would inevitably need to rest along the way. By the evening of the second day, when nearing the border of Corpse Cliff Mountain, Chen Fei gradually began to sense the abnormal fluctuations in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It was volatile! Compared to the gentle spiritual energy in other places, the spiritual energy within the borders of Corpse Cliff Mountain seemed to be boiling, constantly in a state of violent fluctuation. In the short term, it was manageable, but prolonged exposure to such an environment could easily affect the emotions of both cultivators and monsters alike. Chen Fei landed on a mountaintop, his Heavenly Eye opening at the center of his brow, observing the flow of spiritual energy in all directions. From time to time, Chen Fei could sense the fluctuations in the sky caused by the passage of experts in the Mountain Sea Realm in the distance. Occasionally, he could also hear the roars of monsters. Within Corpse Cliff Mountain, only the Monster Kings dared to roar so loudly. The monsters below the fourth rank were currently keeping a low profile as it was easy for passing experts in the Mountain Sea Realm to casually slay them. Currently, Corpse Cliff Mountain was actually very dangerous because of the abundance of high-level forces. Those Third-Tier monsters and those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm might not have done anything wrong, yet they could be slain by passing powerhouses in this environment. But perhaps due to the imminent emergence of the Heavenly Rain Flower, the recent number of celestial and earthly treasures falling from the void above Corpse Cliff Mountain had increased several times compared to before. Not only had the quantity increased, but even the quality of spiritual materials had also greatly improved. This was a cyclic phenomenon. Corpse Cliff Mountain would experience such an eruption every decade or so, sometimes even every few decades. Because of this eruption, those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and Third-Tier monsters were unwilling to leave this place. Seeking fortune amidst danger, if one could luckily obtain some fourth-ranked spiritual materials, it would be a great harvest for both cultivators and monsters. Chen Fei waved his hand, and Tu Zaichuan appeared beside him. A stream of elemental energy hit Tu Zaichuan¡¯s brow, and he slowly regained consciousness. Tu Zaichuan glanced at Chen Fei, then looked around, realizing that he had arrived at the border of Corpse Cliff Mountain. With slightly lowered eyelids, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes flickered. ¡°Where is the passage to observe that stone stele?¡± Chen Fei asked looking down at Tu Zaichuan. ¡°Flowing City!¡± Tu Zaichuan looked up at Chen Fei and whispered, ¡°I¡¯ll lead you to the passage. Spare my life, please. You can cripple my cultivation as punishment for what happened before, as long as you don¡¯t kill me!¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s voice sounded somewhat submissive, preferring to have his cultivation crippled rather than die. If your passage is feasible,¡± Chen Fei replied after a moment of silence. ¡°It is feasible, absolutely!¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened ¡°First, we¡¯ll go to Flowing City. The person resides there inconsistently, but once we¡¯re inside the city, I have a way to contact him.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Chen Fei nodded, locking Tu Zaichuan with elemental energy. With a flicker, the two disappeared from the mountaintop. Tu Zaichuan lowered his head and remained silent, refraining from saying another word. ; ¡¯ Flowing City was located on the edge of the territory of Corpse Cliff Mountain. In this area, there would be no void cracks appearing. Otherwise, if a void crack swept through, even the most solid city would crumble. In less than fifteen minutes, Chen Fei landed outside a city with Tu Zaichuan. Flowing City was the largest city nearby. Many people who obtained spiritual materials in Corpse Cliff Mountain would come here to trade. The market here was exceptionally bustling. Flowing City was presided over by several experts in the Mountain Sea Realm, with the strongest among them already reaching the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Therefore, despite the continuous influx of strong individuals into Corpse Cliff Mountain recently, Flowing City still maintained its order. The later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm represented true strength, even on the Middle Continent. Top sects would show sufficient respect when facing such formidable individuals. Entering Flowing City, Tu Zaichuan led Chen Fei into an alley and arrived at a shop where he purchased a black incense, which he then inserted into the wall. ¡°This is the Hidden Rice Incense, the code he and I agreed upon back then,¡± Tu Zaichuan said, turning to Chen Fei. After purchasing the Hidden Rice Incense, Tu Zaichuan deliberately had Chen Fei examine it. It was made from a special material. ¡°How long do we have to wait?¡± Chen Fei asked calmly. ¡°If he¡¯s in the city, he¡¯ll definitely come within an hour. If he¡¯s outside the city we¡¯ll have to wait for a few days,¡± Tu Zaichuan replied with a somewhat ingratiating smile. Chen Fei nodded, and the two stood in the alley for an hour. Tu Zaichuan looked up at the sky with a hint of puzzlement in his eyes. Just as they were about to leave, footsteps approached from the end of the alley interrupting Tu Zaichuan¡¯s train of thought. ¡°What do you want with me?¡± The newcomer was as thin as a rake, sporting a goatee, and a scar extended from the corner of his eye down to his neck. Stopping several dozen steps away, he glanced at Chen Fei briefly before turning his gaze to Tu Zaichuan. ¡°We¡¯re interested in buying some martial arts techniques,¡± Tu Zaichuan said with a smile as he looked at the newcomer. ¡°Followme.¡± Without further words, the man with the goatee turned and walked away. Tu Zaichuan glanced at Chen Fei, his eyes seeking permission. ¡°Is he the one with the passage?¡± Chen Fei asked, looking past Tu Zaichuan at the man with the goatee. ¡°He¡¯s the intermediary. I once wanted to see the stone stele as well, but the price was too high at the time, so I gave up in the end,¡± Tu Zaichuan explained. ¡°Where are we going now?¡± Chen Fei inquired. ¡°We¡¯ll probably discuss the price first. If we agree, he¡¯ll find someone for us,¡± Tu Zaichuan replied in a low voice. Chen Fei nodded, and Tu Zaichuan, with a cautious smile, led Chen Fei to follow the man with the goatee. Flowing City was not small. After walking through the alley for a while, the three arrived at a courtyard. The courtyard was unremarkable, similar to the other houses in Flowing City just slightly larger. The man with the goatee opened the door and entered first. Tu Zaichuan turned to look at Chen Fei, his eyes questioning whether he should enter first or Chen Fei should. Chen Fei glanced around and, holding onto Tu Zaichuan, entered the room together. The man with the goatee had already seated himself on a chair looking up at Chen Fei and Tu Zaichuan. ¡°What martial arts techniques do you want?¡± he asked. ¡°The stone stele!¡± Chen Fei replied, lifting his head. ¡°The stone stele? That price might be a bit steep!¡± The man with the goatee suddenly wore a strange smile. As his words fell the entire room shook violently, and the walls around them disappeared without a trace. Not only the walls but also the ceiling and the floor turned into darkness. Tu Zaichuan, who had just been close by moments ago, suddenly seemed infinitely distant, as if a chasm had opened up between him and Chen Fei. Tu Zaichuan, who had been bowing and submissive, suddenly changed his demeanor. His entire body straightened up slowly, his eyes filled with the satisfaction of a successful scheme. ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of this?¡± Chen Fei turned to look at the man with the goatee. ¡°To covet the stone stele is to die!¡± the man with the goatee exclaimed harshly. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Tu Zaichuan couldn¡¯t contain his laughter any longer, laughing wildly. The Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was not something to be taken lightly. While Chen Fei¡¯s strength was formidable, he had fallen into their trap. The Stone stele was guarded by the Saint Yan Sect; they wouldn¡¯t be unprepared. Those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were inconsequential to them. But anyone who dares to covet it in the Mountain Sea Realm will be directly slain as a deterrent, and at the same time, they can obtain the inheritance of a Mountain Sea Realm expert! ¡°So, is this your entire plan?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged from start to finish as he looked calmly at Tu Zaichuan. ¡°Here, the void is sealed off. Your talent for teleportation is useless. Do you think you can escape?¡± Tu Zaichuan¡¯s expression turned fierce as he looked at Chen Fei. To survive, one could only rely on oneself. Now, not only had Tu Zaichuan survived, but he had also completely trapped Chen Fei here. Chen Fei didn¡¯t get angry; instead, a smile appeared on his face. The man with the goatee, who had been watching Chen Fei closely, suddenly turned to look at Tu Zaichuan. A smile identical to Tu Zaichuan¡¯s appeared on his face, as if there was another version of himself smiling at him. Tu Zaichuan looked at the smiling face of the man with the goatee, and suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest before he could understand what was happening. He subconsciously lowered his head and found his chest covered in blood. Looking around, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s eyes filled with confusion. Mountains and rivers stretched out, perilous peaks stood tall. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This place wasn¡¯t within the formation of the Saint Yan Sect at all; it was still on the outskirts of Corpse Cliff Mountain from before? ¡°Pfft!¡± The sharp sword energy cut through Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. Turning his head to the side, he looked at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with confusion. When did he fall under an illusion? Why did he not know anything about it! Tu Zaichuan wanted answers, but Chen Fei remained silent. With a single sweep of his sword, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s vision darkened, filled with bitterness and confusion, as he plunged into darkness. Chapter 721 - Chapter 721: Brutal Chapter 721: Brutal Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Watching Tu Zaichuan collapse softly to the ground, Chen Fei activated the Slaughter Spirit Technique and guided the spiritual essence into the Qianyuan Sword. The Qianyuan Sword emitted a sharp sound, then retracted into its sheath. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s body turned into powder, dispersing with the wind. Chen Fei looked into the distance. Someone like Tu Zaichuan, with a heart set on destruction, would never submit even under the threat of death. It was almost inevitable that he would try to set traps and lead you into danger. Chen Fei had never trusted Tu Zaichuan. Even if Chen Fei wanted to know how to observe the stone stele, it was impossible to follow Tu Zaichuan¡¯s rhythm step by step. That would be like handing over his life to Tu Zaichuan. Even if you kept your eyes fixed, it wouldn¡¯t have any effect. Because sometimes, it was precisely because you felt you were watching closely and felt secure, that you were led step by step into a trap by using this mindset. Chen Fei understood this, so during the more than a year Tu Zaichuan was imprisoned in the dungeon, he was actually preparing. The Dream Entry Technique was not very effective for those above the mid- Combined Aperture Tempering realm, let alone targeting someone in the Mountain Sea Realm. Even for someone like Tu Zaichuan, who was severely injured in the Mountain Sea Realm, it was the same. Unable to control the Mountain Sea Realm at will due to the incomplete Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei decided to exchange time for the power of the technique. Over the course of more than a year, Chen Fei directly integrated the Dream Entry Technique into the formation of the dungeon. Relying on this long-term subtle influence, he could activate it when needed. Although he didn¡¯t obtain the complete Dream Entry Technique when he explored the Dream Shadow Cave, the trials there allowed him to incorporate many aspects of such techniques. In essence, the incomplete Dream Entry Technique didn¡¯t improve much, but it became much richer in terms of methods. Chen Fei¡¯s enhancement of the Dream Entry Technique through time exchange in the dungeon was a result of his gains from the Dream Shadow Cave. Of course, if given the choice, learning the complete version of the Dream Entry Technique would be a one-time effort. However, spending a year or more, injuring someone to the brink of death, and still only having limited control over dreams were too many restrictions. When you truly needed it, there simply wasn¡¯t enough time to set everything up. The spirit of the Dream Shadow Stone had been thoroughly dispersed by Chen Fei before. As long as Chen Fei entered the realm of the mind, he could retrieve the Dream Shadow Stone and obtain the complete Dream Entry Technique. With such a top-tier technique, Chen Fei naturally had no reason to give up. However, as Chen Fei followed his intuition towards the hidden location of the Dream Shadow Stone in the realm of the mind, he stopped in his tracks from a distance, hesitating to proceed. There were numerous late-stage fourth-tier Monsters, as well as a considerable number of mid-stage and early-stage fourth-tier Monsters. It was practically a gathering place for Monster Kings. Whether there were peak fourth-tier monsters among them, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be certain from such a distance. The Dream Shadow Master had been extremely straightforward and brutal in protecting the Dream Shadow Cave, simply placing the Dream Shadow Stone in the most dangerous place, straightforward and clear. But this posed a great difficulty for Chen Fei. Sneaking over might provide some opportunity to retrieve it. After all, although there were many fourth-tier Monster Kings in that place, they were not all clustered together; there was still some distance between them. However, once Chen Fei¡¯s whereabouts were noticed, escaping the realm of the mind wouldn¡¯t be as simple as it had been before. As his martial realm advanced, his mind and soul strengthened, and entering and leaving the realm of the mind began to take time. Perhaps due to the enhancement of his own quality, there was an instinctive tug from the realm of the mind on the consciousness and soul entering here. During combat, this pulling sensation was even stronger. Attempting to forcefully escape the realm of the mind would only result in prolonging the time exposed, as there was no resistance against it, leaving one vulnerable to being directly attacked by the fourth-tier Monster Kings. After considering for a moment, Chen Fei decided not to take the risk. To safely retrieve the Dream Shadow Stone, he would have to wait for his realm to continue advancing, or rely on talents he might acquire in the future to deal with such situations. Chen Fei¡¯s figure on the mountain peak faded, then disappeared altogether as he headed towards the direction of the Flowing City. Although he had only superficially manipulated Tu Zaichuan¡¯s dreams just now, Chen Fei still gained a lot of useful information through Tu Zaichuan¡¯s self-association. There indeed was a way to bypass the confinement of the Saint Yan Sect and observe the stone stele. On this matter, Tu Zaichuan hadn¡¯t deceived Chen Fei. Lies always consisted of nine truths and one falsehood to be most convincing. And the hidden falsehood was there to achieve one¡¯s own ends. Tu Zaichuan¡¯s goal was to stay alive and directly kill Chen Fei to end it all. However, Tu Zaichuan hadn¡¯t anticipated that his soul in the Mountain Sea Realm had fallen under an illusion and remained unaware. In fact, while in the dream, Tu Zaichuan had already begun to sense something amiss. However, as the dream progressed and approached the point of escaping, Tu Zaichuan¡¯s consciousness was forcibly pulled apart once again. In less than a moment, Chen Fei landed outside the Flowing City. Entering the city, walking through the alleys, he bought incense. But it wasn¡¯t the kind of Hidden Rice Incense; instead, it was another type of yellow incense called Soul-Attracting Incense. Its usual function was to lure out the strange and eerie, odorless and tasteless, yet emitting a special wave. Chen Fei stood in the alley, waiting. In just a moment, a figure appeared. He also had a goatee, but he wasn¡¯t the person from the dream. This man was named Guo Jiayu, a pure intermediary. He could communicate with people from the Saint Yan Sect and then negotiate the opportunity to observe the stone stele. Only disciples of the Saint Yan Sect would have the possibility of leading someone to the location of that stone stele. ¡°My friend, may I ask what brings you here?¡± Guo Jiayu wore a smile on his face, stealing a few glances at Chen Fei. With his late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation, in the Corpse Cliff Mountain and Flowing City, it was considered a decent realm. ¡°I want to buy something,¡± Chen Fei said. ¡°This place is crowded and noisy. Could my friend please follow me? Let¡¯s find a place to talk in detail,¡± Guo Jiayu¡¯s smile widened, gesturing with his right hand. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei nodded and followed behind Guo Jiayu. The two wandered around the Flowing City for a moment before choosing a private room in an inn. In a place like an inn, both parties would feel relatively relaxed, not worrying about any traps. ¡°I wonder what my friend would like to buy?¡± Guo Jiayu stood up and deliberately poured a cup of wine for Chen Fei. ¡°The stone stele!¡± Chen Fei raised his head, indicating his intention. Guo Jiayu¡¯s hand paused slightly, placing the wine pitcher on the table. ¡°That stone stele isn¡¯t easy to see,¡± Guo Jiayu said softly. This statement wasn¡¯t meant to be evasive; it was simply the truth. The stone stele deliberately restricted by the Saint Yan Sect wasn¡¯t something you could just see whenever you wanted. The scheme Tu Zaichuan used to trap Chen Fei existed in Flowing City; the Saint Yan Sect indeed had this arrangement there. But anyone above the Mountain Sea Realm who intended to tamper with the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele would be targeted by the disciples of the Saint Yan Sect in Corpse Cliff Mountain. Reporting such individuals would earn great merit and substantial rewards. Therefore, the area where the stone stele was restricted would never be open to those above the Mountain Sea Realm. Even if there were channels, it would be impossible to access them unless you were a disciple of a top-tier power, in which case the outcome would be different. But if it wasn¡¯t the Mountain Sea Realm, but rather below it, things were slightly different. The reason was quite simple: because under the Mountain Sea Realm, seeing the stone stele didn¡¯t reveal the true form of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique. The stone stele had been restricted by the Saint Yan Sect for so many years that outsiders had no way of knowing how the techniques on the stone stele were recorded. For martial artists under the Mountain Sea Realm, seeing the stone stele didn¡¯t mean they were seeing fake techniques. It was also real, but the order of practice was incorrect, and even if practiced, the resulting effects were subpar, far from matching the true power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. In the event where they showed you, what you saw would be a knockoff version. The effects of practicing it were barely different from some common techniques. Even if it was slightly stronger, the improvement was extremely limited. And you thought what you had seen was the original Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. The purpose of the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s actions was straightforward: they opened up a seemingly insignificant loophole to silence some people¡¯s mouths, pour out some of the resentment and dissatisfaction towards the Saint Yan Sect. Over the years, few people had thought about looking at that stone stele anymore because the cost outweighed the benefits. Moreover, because this was a clandestine transaction, once you displayed the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, even if it was a knockoff version, if the people from the Saint Yan Sect found out, they might send someone to hunt you down and reclaim the technique. On one hand, they secretly erected a monument, but on the other hand, they also used heavy-handed tactics. All the initiative was in the hands of the Saint Yan Sect, and unfortunately, you couldn¡¯t say much about it. ¡°As for the price, it¡¯s negotiable,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll be honest with you too. Over the years, fewer and fewer people have wanted to see the stone stele. It¡¯s been years since anyone came. But as for the price, it hasn¡¯t budged at all. In fact, it even goes up periodically.¡± Guo Jiayu picked up his wine glass, gesturing to Chen Fei before taking a sip. ¡°What¡¯s the price now?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly. A price increase every now and then meant they weren¡¯t keen on having visitors. Although the Saint Yan Sect hadn¡¯t tightened their grip on the loophole, it was clear that the cost of entry was increasing. The path was laid out for you; whether you wanted to walk it was your own decision. If you chose not to, it was your own business. You couldn¡¯t say the Saint Yan Sect was being too domineering or bullying the weak. ¡°Twenty thousand medium-grade elemental stones!¡± Guo Jiayu held up two fingers. Chen Fei didn¡¯t respond immediately but instead lowered his head in thought. It was expensive. At least for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, this price was somewhat outrageous. The average Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivator didn¡¯t have that much wealth. But for Chen Fei now, it was nothing to fuss about. ¡°Can you make it cheaper?¡± Chen Fei asked, lifting his head. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°That¡¯s the price, and you also need to give me a thousand medium-grade elemental stones as a service fee,¡± Guo Jiayu shookhis head. ¡°Alright, deal. Can it be done quickly?¡± Chen Fei gritted his teeth. ¡°That was easy,¡± Guo Jiayu said. Guo Jiayu glanced at Chen Fei, surprised that he was willing to pay such a sum. It seemed he had been deceived by the reputation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. With a radiant smile on his face, Guo Jiayu once again poured Chen Fei a glass of wine. If someone was willing to spend money, he naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse to earn that income. Chapter 722 - Chapter 722: Deceit Chapter 722: Deceit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After Guo Jiayu received the deposit, his efficiency was quite high. On the third day, he led Chen Fei to the Windy Rock outside the Flowing City. Here, someone was already waiting. This person glanced at Guo Jiayu and then carefully appraised Chen Fei for a moment, confirming that he was only at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. He nodded slightly. Without saying anything further, he soared into the sky and flew ahead. ¡°We¡¯U follow him,¡± Guo Jiayu said, then took off. Seeing Chen Fei keeping up, he whispered, ¡°Later, I can only take you to the outskirts of the Saint Yan Sect. He will take you in from there.¡± Seeing that Chen Fei paid promptly without any delay, Guo Jiayu hesitated for a moment and continued, ¡°When we get inside, you must follow his orders. At that time, just express your intentions, and he probably won¡¯t make things too difficult for you.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei smiled and nodded, looking at the person ahead. To learn martial arts by spending money not only required secrecy but also involved spending money to maintain relationships. It¡¯s no wonder that no one wants to go see that stone stele now; it¡¯s too much of a loss. With that money, it¡¯s better to buy from those who have already learned, which is more cost-effective. Of course, if the Saint Yan Sect were to find out about this situation, it would be truly relentless. It¡¯s fundamentally different from discovering and learning the Suppressing Dragon Elephant before. Because with your money not falling into the pockets of the Saint Yan Sect, if this doesn¡¯t discourage you, then what will? In less than half an hour, the person ahead landed in front of a mountain gate. The mountain gate was not large, just one main peak, occasionally seeing a few rainbow lights flashing by. ¡°Follow me.¡± Seeing Guo Jiayu and the two others land, the person turned to look at Chen Fei, then walked up the mountain. Chen Fei clasped his hands towards Guo Jiayu and followed behind the person. Guo Jiayu watched Chen Fei¡¯s figure and shook his head. What stubbornness, spending so much money to learn such a technique. Later on, they¡¯ll regret it. On the mountain path, with no one around, Chen Fei stepped forward a few steps and handed a bag to the person in front. The person flipped his hand, naturally tucking the bag into his sleeve. Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s face was tense at first, but as he completed the action, it suddenly softened, and a hint of a smile appeared. ¡°You only have half an hour to observe the technique. Once the time is up, you must leave immediately, or the consequences will be severe,¡± Zeng Shaoyu coughed lightly and turned to look at Chen Fei. ¡°Understood!¡± ChenFeinodded. ¡°After learning the technique, quickly leave Corpse Cliff Mountain, and in the future, visit this area less.¡± Zeng Shaoyu sensed the number of elemental stones in the bag, his smile even brighter, and couldn¡¯t help but add a few more words. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Feinodded. Seeing Chen Fei cooperate like this, Zeng Shaoyu nodded in satisfaction. Flying was prohibited inside the mountain gate, but with the speed of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it only took a moment to arrive at a cave entrance. Zeng Shaoyu formed hand seals, and dozens of runes stood in the air before entering the formation in the cave. The mountain wall trembled slightly, revealing a gap in the light barrier. Zeng Shaoyu led Chen Fei inside. A wave passed over Chen Fei, checking his cultivation realm in terms of aura and elemental energy. However, when Chen Fei was in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Min Yanlu had only sensed a slight anomaly in person. Now, with Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Mountain Sea Realm, combined with the Slaughter Spirit Technique, it was impossible for a formation to accurately gauge his true cultivation level. Inside the mountain was a hidden world, with most of the mountain rocks hollowed out, and the mountain walls adorned with numerous arrays, emitting a faint light. Although this mountain gate was only temporarily set up by the Saint Yan Sect to encircle the stone stele, after so many years of development, it had become as solid as a fortress. Even a typical early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator would find it challenging to forcefully attack here. Zeng Shaoyu continued to lead Chen Fei forward. Along the way, they encountered other disciples of the Saint Yan Sect. Zeng Shaoyu nodded in acknowledgment, while Chen Fei clasped his hands and quietly stood aside. Those disciples of the Saint Yan Sect would give Chen Fei an extra glance, as he was unfamiliar to them. At this point, Zeng Shaoyu would display the token in his hand. The token was round on the outside and square on the inside, with intricate runes engraved on it. Seeing the token, those people suddenly realized and then glanced strangely at Chen Fei before ceasing their inquiries. After navigating through several mountain paths, they heard the roaring sound of a river ahead. Moving forward, the scenery suddenly opened up. A massive underground river flowed through, crashing against the mountain walls, emitting a deafening sound. Further up, within the cliffs, stood a solitary stone stele, faint spiritual light emanating from it, causing slight fluctuations in the surrounding spiritual energy. ¡°Remember, you only have half an hour. When the time is up, leave here on your own initiative and find me outside,¡± Zeng Shaoyu looked at Chen Fei, his tone stern. ¡°Is this the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele?¡± Chen Fei asked. Chen Fei looked up at the stone stele, his gaze flickering. Through the spiritual light emanating from the stone stele, he could see the text clearly. However, with just one glance, Chen Fei furrowed his brows. Both the methods for Suppressing Dragon Elephant Body Tempering and Suppressing Dragon Elephant Spirit Tempering were fully recorded on the stone stele. However, while the sequence of the body tempering section was correct, the sequence of the spirit tempering section was surprisingly chaotic. As for the most important part for Chen Fei, the Soul tempering section, it was only briefly mentioned, with some ambiguous words. If it were someone at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, seeing the content for the Mountain Sea Realm, they wouldn¡¯t be able to discern its authenticity because they couldn¡¯t practice it. Having spent over twenty thousand mid-grade elemental stones, Chen Fei had thought that the Saint Yan Sect would actually let him see the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, considering the restriction on cultivation levels. But Chen Fei had misjudged the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s intentions. Not only did they not let him see the genuine Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, but they also took his money and ended up showing him a makeshift one. ¡°This is naturally the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele!¡± Zeng Shaoyu heard Chen Fei¡¯s words and calmly nodded, casting a slightly strange glance at Chen Fei. Chen Fei remained silent, turning to look at Zeng Shaoyu. Observing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, feeling somewhat dissatisfied. Just as he was about to speak, their eyes suddenly met, and Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s body involuntarily stiffened. Zeng Shaoyu had been in the Saint Yan Sect for many years. Currently at the early stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while it couldn¡¯t be said that his future prospects were exceptionally bright, with the right opportunities, he might not be unable to reach the peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future, or even entertain the hope of reaching the Mountain Sea Realm. He came to Corpse Cliff Mountain because he had offended someone on the main sect¡¯s side. Despite several struggles, he couldn¡¯t resolve the conflict, ultimately having to come to Corpse Cliff Mountain to evade danger. With just one glance, Chen Fei grasped most of Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s situation and also understood the true location of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Earlier on the way here, Chen Fei intentionally sensed the surroundings. The mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator who stayed behind was not currently within the mountain. After a period of silence, the frequency of the appearance of the Heavenly Rain Flower suddenly started increasing again. Based on past experience, this indicated that it was about to fall into a spatial rift. Faced with such a precious spiritual material as the Heavenly Rain Flower, even a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator would be unwilling to easily give it up. As Chen Fei scanned through Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s memories, his expression subtly changed, a hint of a smile appearing on his face. The dream-like gaze in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes penetrated into a segment of memory, imprinting it into Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s mind. Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s stiff body returned to normal. He glanced at Chen Fei, then swept his hand over the bag, and a set of unique Saint Yan Sect garments appeared in his hand, along with a piece of Chaos Iron. Zeng Shaoyu handed over the items. Chen Fei first changed into the garments and then turned his attention to the Chaos Iron. Chaos Iron was a third-grade high-grade spiritual material. When forging superior-grade magic treasures, it could be used as auxiliary material. Chen Fei activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and forcibly infused a special force and aura into the Chaos Iron. The appearance of the Chaos Iron changed, resembling a dragon¡¯s scale body with six legs, exactly like the posture of a dragon elephant. Chen Fei hung the Chaos Iron around his waist. Zeng Shaoyu turned around and walked forward, with Chen Fei calmly following behind. As they progressed, the temperature inside the cave kept rising. Along the way, several people encountered Zeng Shaoyu and Chen Fei. These people initially found Chen Fei unfamiliar and were about to inquire when they suddenly noticed the ornament around Chen Fei¡¯s waist. The appearance of the dragon elephant wasn¡¯t particularly extraordinary, but the aura emanating from it was quite remarkable. The Saint Yan Sect had long regarded the Suppressing Dragon Elephant as one of their lineages. Although very few people practiced it, there were disciples who chose this technique. And once they achieved success and proved that their talent was indeed suitable for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Saint Yan Sect would bestow such items, allowing disciples to constantly feel the mysteries of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant in operation. With Zeng Shaoyu leading the way and the dragon elephant ornament, even though they had crossed into a different area, these people still assumed that Chen Fei was a disciple from the main sect who had come to observe the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Although such occurrences were not common, there were still disciples who would specially come to Corpse Cliff Mountain every one or two years for this purpose. Chen Fei nodded slightly to the passing disciples of the Saint Yan Sect, while Zeng Shaoyu behaved as usual, showing no flaws. Under the influence of the Dream Entering Technique, Zeng Shaoyu truly regarded Chen Fei as a disciple of the Saint Yan Sect. Therefore, whether it was his emotions or expressions, they were all very natural. As the two continued on their way, a massive cavern appeared before Chen Fei after a quarter of an hour. Upon arriving here, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant within Chen Fei¡¯s body began to tremble slightly. He looked up, and above, a huge stone stele stood. Compared to the makeshift stone stele, the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele in front of him was undoubtedly much larger, and a heavy aura filled the entire cavern. At this moment, there was no one else in the cavern because the area where the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was located would directly suppress elemental energy, mental power, and even the soul. Under such circumstances, cultivation would become extremely slow, so naturally, no one would want to stay in such an environment for long. ¡°Brother Chen, is this your first time here?¡± Zeng Shaoyu turned to look at Chen Fei, his face full of smiles. Chen Fei nodded without responding and followed a mountain path to arrive in front of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. The closer he got, the more pronounced the sense of suppression became. At the same time, the huge gap in the upper right corner of the stone stele caught Chen Fei¡¯s eye. The inscription there was missing. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted downward, and he began to carefully examine the entire Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. He intended to finish learning the Suppressing Dragon Elephant here and then leave immediately, especially since no Mountain Sea Realm cultivators were present in this area. As he looked at the inscription, the words on the stone stele kept moving, causing Chen Fei¡¯s expression to change slightly. Suddenly, he began to understand why the piece of beast skin depicting the Suppressing Dragon Elephant he had obtained earlier was cut in that particular manner. It was because of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s soul surged, the words on the stone stele began to become somewhat organized, but only to a slight extent. There were still some errors in the arrangement. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Could it be that those in the Saint Yan Sect only learned the Suppressing Dragon Elephant like this? Wouldn¡¯t that still be incorrect? Were those peak Mountain Sea Realm cultivators who came here also like this? Chen Fei scanned through the contents on the stone stele one by one, starting with the sections on subduing and controlling, which were self-explanatory. The most important section, the Soul Tempering part, was where Chen Fei began searching for the missing parts. When Chen Fei first obtained the Soul Tempering section, it was only a fragmentary imprint captured by the system, naturally missing many parts, and not the complete knowledge that the previous owner of the fragment had learned. Now, as Chen Fei continued to examine the inscriptions on the stone stele, the Soul Subduing section was gradually supplemented. In just a moment, Chen Fei had read through the entire inscription. Closing his eyes, the mysteries of the Soul Tempering section flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and the words ¡°Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering¡± on the panel emitted a faint glow. Chen Fei opened his eyes and began to exert all his strength in practicing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. A heavy aura emanated from him, resonating with the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Gradually, there was a slight change in the aura of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, and a mysterious feeling washed over Chen Fei. Chen Fei focused intently, but there was always a feeling of seeing through a mist. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The part of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Soul Tempering section that Chen Fei had just supplemented had not yet been fully practiced, causing him to be unable to truly comprehend the final missing part of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. However, even if Chen Fei couldn¡¯t comprehend it himself, the system was continuously recording at this moment. As Zeng Shaoyu watched the changes in the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, his expression was filled with astonishment. ¡°Huh?¡± Suddenly, a soft exclamation sounded from below. Zeng Shaoyu turned around to see the newcomer and quickly bowed in respect. Chapter 723 - Chapter 723: Dragon Elephant, Dragon Elephant! Chapter 723: Dragon Elephant, Dragon Elephant! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation I Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Elder Xing!¡± Seeing Xing Xinyang walking up from below, Zeng Shaoyu called out softly. Saint Yan Sect arranged two elders in the Mountain Sea Realm at Corpse Cliff Mountain, Xing Xinyang in the early stage and Lu Fanglong in the middle stage. The Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was important, but not important enough to require the presence of late-stage experts in the Mountain Sea Realm. The fact that two Mountain Sea Realm experts were sent here already showed the importance the Saint Yan Sect placed on this place. Xing Xinyang glanced at Zeng Shaoyu, nodded, then turned his gaze to Chen Fei in front of the stele. At this moment, the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was trembling slightly, surrounded by a mysterious aura. Having presided over this place for several years, Xing Xinyang naturally understood that this was the resonance of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, and the object of this resonance was the person in front of it. If one could understand this resonance, then naturally one could learn the missing part of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. From then on, the martial arts would be complete, with no more gaps. In recent years, or rather, in the past century, the attitude of the Saint Yan Sect towards the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique had become increasingly indifferent. Because many Mountain Sea Realm elders who practice the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique have a strange feeling, wondering if their practice of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant is still incorrect. This feeling is not self-doubt, but since the emergence of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant until now, there have been more or less differences in the steps everyone has practiced. Below the Mountain Sea Realm, not to mention, if one directly observes the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, the techniques obtained are simply diverse. But even if the Mountain Sea Realm uses spiritual soul observation, there are still some differences. At first, everyone thought this was because the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele tailored its teachings to the individual. After all, everyone could practice normally, and the effects of their practice were also similar. Whether it¡¯s the immense strength bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant or its powerful recovery ability, it is much stronger than ordinary body refining techniques. And once one¡¯s comprehension is sufficient, mastering the existing parts of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant deeply, one can also comprehend the missing parts from the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. In the history of the Saint Yan Sect, several peak Mountain Sea Realm experts have held the Suppressing Dragon Elephant in high regard. Although not every one of them practiced the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, they could all see its extraordinary nature. Moreover, those peak Mountain Sea Realm experts who have practiced the Suppressing Dragon Elephant are quite satisfied with its effects. But with the accumulation of many years of questions and communication with other top forces, they feel that perhaps everyone has been on the wrong path in their practice over these years. This doubt even sparked a research trend on the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele for a period of time. Not only within the Saint Yan Sect but also among those who practice the Suppressing Dragon Elephant in other top forces, people came to the Corpse Cliff Mountain one after another to conduct research on the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. However, after all the research, the final methods of practice remained the same. The wonder of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant lies in the fact that no matter how different the practice steps are, one can still continue practicing. But if you do not practice in the way you obtained from the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele yourself, but instead practice in the way others do, your progress in martial arts will slow down, and even the power will weaken somewhat. This has led many Mountain Sea Realm practitioners of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to doubt whether they have overthought things, especially since not even the peak Mountain Sea Realm experts have found a better practice method from the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. They did consider asking experts from the Sun Moon Realm to take a look, but those who have experts from the Sun Moon Realm presiding are only those sacred places. They don¡¯t have the face to invite experts from the Sun Moon Realm. Even many people suspect that when the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele emerged, there were probably experts from the Sun Moon Realm who had visited. But even if those experts from the Sun Moon Realm did see something, they wouldn11 say much to you from these sects. After all, the status of both sides were completely different. Because of the doubt about the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, people1 s interest in practicing this martial art gradually declined. Although it hadn¡¯t reached the point of no one practicing it, there was indeed such a trend. In the end, whether it was the Saint Yan Sect or other top forces, there were plenty of other techniques that could rival the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, or even surpass it. With so many choices available, there was no need to stick to just one. Moreover, if doubts arose in the mind, it was easy to encounter bottlenecks in martial arts comprehension, which was simply not worth the effort. ¡°Which line is he from?¡± Xing Xinyang turned to Zeng Shaoyu and asked. Xing Xinyang naturally could see that the disciple in front of him was only in the late stage of the Harmonious Realm, yet he could activate the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele at this level, a sight unseen for many years. The last time such a scene occurred was probably more than a hundred years ago, with a disciple who had a natural talent for body refinement. That disciple progressed rapidly in all body refining techniques, with almost no bottlenecks to speak of. In the past, that individual had already broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Due to being born with one more innate talent than others, the talent chosen to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm was also related to body refinement, resulting in astonishing combat prowess. Thinking of that person, Xing Xinyang¡¯s gaze towards Chen Fei in front of the stele naturally held a different meaning. Could it be that he was also a disciple with special talents? ¡°Elder, this senior brother came from the Hairen Peak and had just arrived here today,¡± Zeng Shaoyu whispered. ¡°Hairen Peak? When did Old Mo take in such a disciple?¡± Xing Xinyang¡¯s expression shifted slightly, but he didn¡¯t delve further. Normally, Xing Xinyang didn¡¯t pay much attention to what happened below the Mountain Sea Realm within the sect. After so many years at the Corpse Cliff Mountain, he naturally knew even less about any changes within the sect. Xing Xinyang glanced at the mixed-element iron around Chen Fei¡¯s waist, sensing the Dragon Elephant aura within it. He nodded slightly; the aura was indeed pure, but he couldn¡¯t tell which fellow disciple it came from. Before breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, Xing Xinyang hadn¡¯t practiced the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. It was only after being assigned to guard this place that he began to study the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, consciously or unconsciously, because the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was here. As he delved into his studies, Xing Xinyang was drawn to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Now, after several years had passed, Xing Xinyang¡¯s proficiency in the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was extraordinary. With a solid foundation at the Mountain Sea Realm level, progressing in martial arts naturally was extremely fast. Both the Body Tempering and Spirit Tempering aspects had already been perfected, and now he was exploring further in the Soul Tempering chapter. Xing Xinyang looked ahead. The resonance of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele had already begun to weaken. In less than a quarter of an hour, the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele fell completely silent. It seemed that this resonance had consumed the power of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. The spiritual light that had previously surrounded the stele had now disappeared completely, and the heavy pressure had also diminished significantly. ¡°Discovering the technique¡­ completing¡­ the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Soul Tempering.¡± [Technique: Suppressing Dragon Elephant] Chen Fei looked at the information flashing on the panel, a smile creeping onto his face involuntarily. From Pingyin County to the Middle Continent, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which had accompanied Chen Fei throughout his cultivation journey, was finally complete. No longer divided into chapters like Body Tempering, Spirit Tempering, and Soul Tempering, all three were now complete, forming a unified martial art. At the same time, the proficiency of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant began to change. Chen Fei could now continue practicing and elevate it to the Great Completion level. ¡°How was the harvest?¡± Xing Xinyang¡¯s voice rang out. ¡°Respects to Elder Xing!¡± Chen Fei turned around and bowed to Xing Xinyang. ¡°Have you met me before?¡± Xing Xinyang looked at Chen Fei with interest. ¡°I have seen you from afar in the sect before,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. As long as Zeng Shaoyu knew the information about the Saint Yan Sect, Chen Fei naturally knew it all. As long as Xing Xinyang didn¡¯t investigate too deeply, Chen Fei could disguise himself as a disciple of the Saint Yan Sect without any problems. ¡°You¡¯ve learned the technique well. Stay here for a few more days. If you have any questions, feel free to askme,¡± XingXinyang said. Xing Xinyang was convinced that this disciple had some special qualities. It was unlikely that he had been deceived from Hairen Peak to come here by Zeng Shaoyu. However, it was still possible to build some good relationships now. Disciples who naturally possessed some special qualities would have a higher chance of breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm in the future than others. ¡°Thank you, Elder Xing,¡± Chen Fei said quietly. Xing Xinyang nodded, glanced around the cave, didn¡¯t notice anything unusual, then turned and walked towards the exit of the cave. ¡°Please allow me to escort you, Elder Xing!¡± Zeng Shaoyu bowed. ¡°Oh, by the way, you reported yesterday that someone had spent spirit stones to learn the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Has that person arrived? Xing Xinyang¡¯s footsteps suddenly paused slightly, and he turned to look at Zeng Shaoyu. Such matters naturally required approval from Xing Xinyang, and even from Lu Fanglong, before allowing someone to enter. ¡°Elder Xing, the person had some last-minute matters and has arranged to come again tomorrow. If they fail to show up tomorrow, their qualification will be directly revoked,¡± Zeng Shaoyu quickly explained. Chen Fei remained nearby, maintaining a faint smile on his face throughout. To be prepared for any eventuality, Chen Fei had included various possible scenarios in Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s memory when imprinting it. Therefore, when Xing Xinyang suddenly asked, Zeng Shaoyu was able to respond smoothly without revealing any flaws. ¡°Mm!¡± Xing Xinyang nodded without objection, continuing to walk forward and disappearing into the cave. Chen Fei watched Xing Xinyang¡¯s figure as he walked away, his gaze flickering slightly. When Xing Xinyang suddenly appeared earlier, Chen Fei had already prepared to fight his way out of there if necessary. Fortunately, his preparations beforehand were quite thorough, and he didn¡¯t arouse any suspicion. ¡°Senior Chen, what¡¯s our next move?¡± Zeng Shaoyu turned to Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯m feeling a bit tired. Could you arrange a place for me to stay?¡± Chen Fei smiled. ¡°Of course, Senior Chen. Please follow me,¡± Zeng Shaoyu gestured with his right hand and led Chen Fei out of the cave. The disciples of the Saint Yan Sect who stayed in this area typically didn¡¯t reside in caves but rather in other courtyards on the mountainside. Chen Fei followed Zeng Shaoyu and arrived at a chamber. ¡°If you need anything, Senior Chen, please feel free to let me know,¡± Zeng Shaoyu said warmly. Zeng Shaoyu naturally felt a kind of innate closeness to this fellow disciple whom he was meeting for the first time. ¡°Thankyou, Junior Zeng,¡± Chen Fei replied, nodding his head. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After a moment, Zeng Shaoyu left, and Chen Fei closed the door behind him. The ground beneath his feet rippled like water, and in the next moment, Chen Fei directly transported himself ninety miles away. Continuing to teleport, Chen Fei transported himself more than three hundred miles away before starting to use his Sky Travel to move further away from the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s main gate. Inside the Saint Yan Sect, Xing Xinyang sat in his study. At this moment, he quieted his mind, feeling a strange sensation spreading within him. Martial artists, especially those with profound cultivation, had a mysterious connection with the world around them. Xing Xinyang felt that there was something that he had subconsciously overlooked. Chapter 724 - Chapter 724: The Beginnings Chapter 724: The Beginnings Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In Xing Xinyang¡¯s mind, he went through everything that had happened in the past few days, and the final scene settled on the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Xing Xinyang couldn¡¯t help but squint his eyes slightly, finally understanding where his peculiar feeling was coming from. The disciple claimed to be from the Hairen Peak lineage, but Xing Xinyang did not sense any fluctuations of Hairen Peak¡¯s techniques from him. At that time, Xing Xinyang¡¯s attention was more focused on the activation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, especially when he saw the accessories made of mixed-element iron, so he didn¡¯t think much about it. The Mountain Sea Realm consists of people, not gods, so they cannot be omniscient and omnipotent, and their attention can also be diverted. Especially Chen Fei¡¯s performance, which made Xing Xinyang develop an affection for his talent, even considering bringing Chen Fei under his wing. Xing Xinyang¡¯s figure flashed and he appeared directly in front of Zeng Shaoyu. Zeng Shaoyu was walking on the mountain path, suddenly seeing Xing Xinyang, instinctively startled, but upon seeing the visitor clearly, Zeng Shaoyu quickly bowed in respect. ¡°Where is that disciple just now?¡± Xing Xinyang asked in a deep voice. ¡°He¡¯s in the room at the North Lin Peak,¡± Zeng Shaoyu replied quickly, his mind filled with doubts, but he still answered promptly. Xing Xinyang remained silent, grabbing Zeng Shaoyu. In the next moment, the two appeared at North Lin Peak, where Zeng Shaoyu quickly pointed to a room ahead. Xing Xinyang squinted his eyes because the room below was completely empty at this moment. If Xing Xinyang had only harbored a slight suspicion in his mind earlier and had come here more to confirm it, seeing the empty room now confirmed his suspicions in an instant. Xing Xinyang¡¯s gaze swept around, but there was no lingering aura, not even a trace of a soul¡¯s imprint. Xing Xinyang¡¯s face darkened. Such sophisticated concealment techniques were beyond even his judgment. He couldn¡¯t determine how the person who had been here just now had left. If the person had truly flown away, Xing Xinyang would have sensed something even in his study just now. But now, arriving here, he discovered the person had long disappeared without a trace, and he didn¡¯t know how. ¡°Playing tricks, actually playing tricks on my Saint Yan Sect,how audacious!¡± Cold words spat out from between Xing Xinyang¡¯s teeth. Thinking back to how he had even considered nurturing talent, it felt like a mockery of his judgment. Xing Xinyang turned to look at Zeng Shaoyu. Under Xing Xinyang¡¯s gaze, a chill swept over Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s body, almost causing his heart to stop beating altogether. Zeng Shaoyu had originally come to Corpse Cliff Mountain with Xing Xinyang. It could be said that he was a native of the Saint Yan Sect, almost impossible to betray, let alone betray and then obediently stay here. A faint light emanated from Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes, directly penetrating into. Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s soul. After a moment, a ripple emanated from Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s body. Xing Xinyang¡¯s right hand encircled, intercepting this ripple. Looking at the ripple in his hand, Xing Xinyang frowned slightly. This seemed like an illusion, but it was different from ordinary illusions, much more deceptive. As the Dream Entry Technique was broken, Zeng Shaoyu¡¯s gaze became vacant. Then, many memories began to resurface, but unfortunately, memories related to Chen Fei vanished along with the breaking of the Dream Entry Technique. ¡°You¡¯ll take responsibility for this.¡± Xing Xinyang glanced at Zeng Shaoyu and suddenly disappeared. When he reappeared, he was already in front of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Stone Stele in the cave. Xing Xinyang formed seals with both hands, causing the entire cave, and even the entire mountain peak, to tremble. Countless runes inscribed on the walls of the mountain glowed brightly, filling every corner of the cave. The disciples in the cave were all stunned, some of them looking at the scene before them in astonishment. The next moment, where the glow of the runes shone, countless figures began to appear. These figures were the imprints left by those who had entered and exited the cave today. These imprints are usually imperceptible, but because of the special array and environment within the mountain, they have this magical effect. Xing Xinyang, utilizing the array, observed all these imprints. Then, one by one, the imprints belonging to disciples of the Saint Yan Sect began to disappear. In just a moment, only some barely perceptible imprints remained in the cave. These remaining imprints were too faint. Even with the help of the entire array within the mountain, only a trace could barely be preserved, and with the passage of time, these imprints continued to dissipate. Clearly, someone had deliberately erased these imprints beforehand. A cold sneer appeared on Xing Xinyang¡¯s face. Forming seals with both hands, these individual, incomplete imprints began to converge. individually, the imprints were too fragmented to track anyone, but as they merged together, a slightly more complete imprint emerged. ¡°Swift!¡± With a low shout, Xing Xinyang released the imprint from the mountain and flew towards the mountain gate. This was to lock onto the soul from afar. Xing Xinyang stepped back with his right foot, closely following behind the imprint. impersonating a disciple of the Saint Yan Sect, stealing the method of mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, deserves punishment! Six hundred miles away, Chen Fei was sitting cross-legged in a cave, examining the complete method of mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. After finishing reviewing the method, Chen Fei¡¯s expression fluctuated slightly. Even though Chen Fei had been looking forward to the effects of mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, he was still surprised when he finally saw what the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could truly achieve. Before, Chen Fei had speculated whether there would be any special changes to the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point inside the body once the Suppressing Dragon Elephant reached Great Completion. Now the question was answered. After mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to Great Completion, the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point would disappear. It didn¡¯t transform into a new Divine Palace; instead, the Dragon-Elephant Induction Point would disperse into every drop of blood within the body, locking the practitioner¡¯s personal information in the Induction Point, or rather, in the blood. If this could truly be achieved, as long as the practitioner wasn¡¯t annihilated with a single blow, they could be reborn with a drop of blood! Yes, reborn with a drop of blood, this was simply the beginning of the divine! With the practitioner¡¯s information contained in every drop of blood, as long as the energy was sufficient, they could use this drop of blood to restore themselves. This was an extremely exaggerated concept. Even the top-tier talents in the void couldn¡¯t compare to this. Of course, Chen Fei had only entered the void once. It was difficult to say whether there were talents stronger than top-tier recovery talents at the end of the void. But the ability of mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant alone was enough to categorize this skill as a peerless divine technique. Of course, if one encountered opponents whose realm was vastly superior, they could be annihilated with a single blow, rendering even the strongest recovery ability useless. Moreover, there was a prerequisite for blood rebirth, which was having sufficient energy. If you were completely defenseless and couldn¡¯t even resist, your enemy wouldn¡¯t give you the opportunity to absorb the qi of heaven and earth to recover. Therefore, blood rebirth had significant limitations. But regardless, if Chen Fei truly mastered this ability, his survival ability would leap to a new level. ¡°Suppressing Dragon Elephant Blood Essence! To master the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to the point of being able to undergo blood rebirth, there was another crucial prerequisite in the technique: the need for Suppressing Dragon Elephant Blood Essence as a catalyst. Only then could ultimate success be achieved. Chen Fei had only heard of creatures like the Dragon Elephant in legendary tales, in official records, not a single mention was made. In this realm, there were no such divine beasts as Dragon Elephants. Even if there were such divine beasts as Dragon Elephants, they would undoubtedly be excessively powerful, beyond the reach of the Mountain Sea Realm. In other words, even if someone else obtained the complete method of mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, this final step could still become a stumbling block for them. But Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to worry. With his simplified technique, he could directly improve his proficiency in the technique using another method. Chen Fei didn¡¯t need any Suppressing Dragon Elephant Blood Essence. He could still master the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to Great Completion; all he needed was time. As Chen Fei operated the technique of mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, insights into the remaining part of the technique appeared in his mind. A slight tremor ran through Chen Fei¡¯s blood, and a subtle change spread within him. And as Chen Fei continued his cultivation, the talent of Domain Suppression within the technique began to emit a faint glow, complementing the technique of mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The talent of Domain Suppression originally came from mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Now that Chen Fei had completed mastering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, it naturally began to enhance the talent of Domain Suppression in reverse. ¡°Those geniuses from the holy lands, their cultivation techniques correspond one by one with their talents, forming a complete system. Moreover, with the breakthroughs in the five talents successively, they can cooperate with their techniques. This kind of power¡­¡± Chen Fei, based on his own situation, couldn¡¯t help but think of those holy lands on the Middle Continent. Delving deeper into his thoughts, he pondered what kind of power the cultivators from those holy lands, even without the presence of Sun Moon Realm experts, would possess. The designation of ¡°holy land¡± was qualified by the presence of Sun Moon Realm experts. But even without them, the cultivators from those holy lands, especially those in the Mountain Sea Realm, were estimated to be formidable and could likely dominate warriors from other factions. Even if they were not top-tier forces, they would probably be no exception. This was the power of inheritance. Chen Fei immersed himself in his cultivation, somewhat forgetting about time. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. He opened his eyes and looked ahead, where a figure was swiftly approaching. Abeam of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, finally allowing him to discern the newcomer¡ªit was Xing Xinyang from the Saint Yan Sect. A faint sense of intuition arose in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Lost in thought, he understood why he had been caught up to. Even though he had used the Slaughter Spirit Technique to erase his previous aura and imprints, the Slaughter Spirit Technique was ultimately just a technique. Although miraculous, under certain conditions, it could also be countered. Xing Xinyang was now holding onto Chen Fei¡¯s imprint. Even if Chen Fei shifted away, the other party could still continue to pursue him. Even if Xing Xinyang couldn¡¯t catch up to Chen Fei, there might be more powerful members of the Saint Yan Sect appearing behind him. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s scrutiny, Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes suddenly widened. His fierce elemental power swept through the surroundings, shattering Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. ¡°Sneaking into my Saint Yan Sect¡¯s mountain gate, stealing our sect¡¯s supreme techniques, you audacious thief! Xing Xinyang¡¯s voice thundered as he saw Chen Fei inside the cave. The admiration Xing Xinyang had for Chen Fei earlier at the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was now replaced by intense hostility. The premise of admiration was that Chen Fei had to be a disciple of the Saint Yan Sect. If he wasn¡¯t, then only by tearing him apart could Xing Xinyang extinguish the fury burning in his heart! ¡°The Suppressing Dragon Elephant has appeared in the Corpse Cliff Mountain and is possessed by multiple sects. Since when does it belong exclusively to your Saint Yan Sect?¡± Stepping forward with his right foot, Chen Fei appeared in the sky above, facing Xing Xinyang directly. ¡°And I spent twenty thousand middle-grade elemental stones to learn this technique, which was approved by your Saint Yan Sect beforehand! ¡°Nonsense! Once I capture you, let¡¯s see what you¡¯ll have to say then! Seeing that Chen Fei didn¡¯t flee in panic, Xing Xinyang narrowed his eyes slightly. A blade of light spanning over a dozen miles slashed towards Chen Fei. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei raised a single hand, holding up the blade of light. ¡°Crack crack crack!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With a slight tightening of his right hand, the blade of light emitted a strained sound and shattered the next moment. Seeing Chen Fei revealing his cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm, Xing Xinyang showed no surprise. The three Divine Palaces within his body trembled violently, and a majestic momentum soared into the sky. He was just one step away from entering the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Moreover compared to other cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm, Xing Xinyang, being from a major sect like the Saint Yan Sect, had already perfected his first talent long ago. Coupled with his technique, it continued to promote the growth of his talent. How could these petty cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm compare to him, who had achieved such feats through proper means! Chapter 725 - Chapter 725: One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows Chapter 725: One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Mountain Sea Realm, there lay a Divine Palace, a small realm of its own. Within each Divine Palace resided essence, spirit, and soul. If one¡¯s cultivation reached a certain level, possessing more Divine Palaces would undoubtedly enhance one¡¯s strength. In the struggle between strong individuals, it all boiled down to that fine line. Sometimes, being just a bit superior could make a world of difference. Hence, one¡¯s realm was always the most fundamental and crucial. A strong foundation naturally led to strength in all other aspects. Within Xing Xinyang¡¯s body were three Divine Palaces, equipped with top-notch spiritual treasures and cultivated with elite techniques. Faced with Chen Fei, who was also in the early stages of the mountain and sea realm but only possessed one Divine Palace, Xing Xinyang indeed had every reason to be confident. As the energy of heaven and earth surged, Xing Xinyang swiftly closed in on Chen Fei, countless blades of light flying out from his body. Rather than directly attacking Chen Fei, the blades formed a circular formation, enveloping Chen Fei entirely. Chen Fei had just silently left the gate of the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s mountain, but Xing Xinyang was not worried about being unable to defeat him; he was prepared for Chen Fei¡¯s potential attempt to escape if he was overwhelmed. Tracking Chen Fei for hundreds of miles to this location, Xing Xinyang¡¯s objective was simple: either capture Chen Fei alive or, failing that, execute him on the spot! Chen Fei glanced at the surrounding blade formation, his expression unchanged. Without waiting for Xing Xinyang to approach, Chen Fei took a step forward, actively charging towards him. Seeing Chen Fei advancing instead of retreating, Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of mockery flashing in his gaze. The sound of surging elemental power emanated faintly from within Xing Xinyang¡¯s body, shaking the energy of heaven and earth. Though harboring a sense of disdain, Xing Xinyang didn¡¯t hesitate to act. Strategically, even verbally, one could disdain the enemy, but when it came to actual combat, one must go all out. After cultivating for hundreds of years, Xing Xinyang approached every battle in this manner. ¡°Boom!¡± Swords clashed, producing explosive sounds. Chen Fei¡¯s hair flew backward as the immense force surged into his body, seemingly attempting to tear him apart. Yet, throughout the exchange, Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. Failing to send Chen Fei flying with a single strike, a hint of surprise flashed in Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes. At such close range, Xing Xinyang could clearly sense something about Chen Fei¡¯s condition. It seemed that Chen Fei had only recently entered the Mountain Sea Realm, but his foundation was quite solid. However, he was far from condensing the second Divine Palace. Yet, the power emanating from the opponent¡¯s blade was not to be underestimated. Although weaker than his own, it surpassed that of a mountain and sea realm with only one Divine Palace by a significant margin. Even more crucially, after receiving such a strike, Chen Fei¡¯s body remained completely still, evidently far from reaching its limit. ¡°The Suppressing Dragon Elephant? Your mastery is indeed remarkable. Let me see how much you¡¯ve managed to learn after going to such lengths to steal it!¡± Sensing the fluctuations in Chen Fei¡¯s qi at this moment, Xing Xinyang raised an eyebrow slightly. This was indeed the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The anomaly that occurred before, when he could activate the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, wasn¡¯t due to the opponent¡¯s exceptional talent, but rather because the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was already quite extraordinary. However impressive it might be, the version of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant that the opponent had previously learned must have many deficiencies, hence the need to take risks to observe the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Currently, on the Middle Continent, except for the top sects, the versions of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant that others learned were intentionally released by them, with only average power, to discourage others from continuing to study it. Now, Chen Fei had only watched the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele once. Relying on what he had learned before, he dared to display it in front of him, truly audacious! ¡°Hum!¡± A huge figure emerged behind Xing Xinyang, like a mountain, with its head even obscured by the sea of clouds. Xing Xinyang sheathed his sword, then swiftly unleashed another strike like lightning. And as Xing Xinyang moved, the giant figure behind him executed the same move. With the movement of the giant phantom, it truly felt like the heavens were collapsing and the earth was splitting. How could a person possibly contend with such power! Just a single glance, and one¡¯s entire being felt as though it were about to be completely crushed. Xing Xinyang himself had studied the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, albeit only for a few years, but he was extremely familiar with its characteristics. Immense strength, rapid recovery, assimilation of foreign power for one¡¯s own use. However, all of these had their limits. At this moment, when Xing Xinyang saw Chen Fei activating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and assimilating his own power, he decided to let Chen Fei assimilate to his heart¡¯s content. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly, and hundreds of sword elements flickered around him in the blink of an eye. These sword elements merged with each other, and in the next moment, they were all melted into the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Boom!¡± Even more intense than the first explosion, the collision of elemental forces caused the energy of heaven and earth to form a huge spherical shape, enveloping the two of them. The next moment, the spherical energy of heaven and earth shattered, and a fierce force swept out, silently stripping away a layer from the mountains below. Chen Fei¡¯s figure trembled slightly as the terrifying force traversed his body, every organ and limb trembling under its impact. Within the Divine Palace, the Domain Suppression emitted a radiant glow. This strike had broken through the current limit of Chen Fei¡¯s body. However, to truly surpass his limits, it would require further breakthroughs in his Domain Suppression. But achieving a two and a half percent reduction in damage seemed insignificant. Yet, for the mountain and sea realm, such a sudden increase in strength was no easy feat. Either Xing Xinyang currently wielded a medium-grade spiritual treasure, which would indeed continue to increase his combat power. However, even with the grandeur of the Saint Yan Sect, they did not have such surplus wealth to provide. On the Middle Continent, among the top sects, only a few geniuses had the privilege of possessing spiritual treasures surpassing their own realm. Xing Xinyang was exceptionally talented, but he hadn¡¯t reached that level yet. Aside from spiritual treasures, deep comprehension of martial arts could naturally increase one¡¯s combat power. Xing Xinyang¡¯s martial arts were extraordinary, but precisely because they were extraordinary, advancing further became increasingly difficult. Xing Xinyang was now just one step away from breaking through to the mid- stage of the mountain and sea realm. However, this step was lacking in the comprehension of martial arts. Therefore, regardless of the approach, for Xing Xinyang at this moment, neither seemed practical. Under the Phoenix Gold Blade, Xing Xinyang watched as Chen Fei calmly received this strike, and his expression finally changed. During the first strike just now, one could still attribute it to Chen Fei¡¯s profound background, and he hadn¡¯t even utilized his martial arts mastery, allowing Chen Fei to barely withstand it. However, with the second strike, Xing Xinyang had already employed the Nine Hells Refining Technique¡¯s blade technique. It was impossible for Chen Fei to withstand it, yet the current situation was baffling! ¡°I still have many aspects of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant that I haven¡¯t figured out. I was just about to seek advice. I hope you can accommodate me!¡± Chen Fei looked at Xing Xinyang, and with a flip of his Qianyuan Sword, he knocked aside the Phoenix Gold Blade and slashed towards Xing Xinyang¡¯s neck. Terrifying force surged forth. Xing Xinyang exerted force to suppress the Phoenix Gold Blade, but to no avail. His entire body was pushed back along with the Phoenix Gold Blade, involuntarily taking a step backward. With this movement alone, Xing Xinyang¡¯s face drastically changed. While the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could assimilate foreign power for one¡¯s own use, its upper limit wasn¡¯t high. There were inherent limits to a martial artist¡¯s physique, something that the Saint Yan Sect, after practicing for so many years, was well aware of. Practitioners of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant had a significant misconception; they all sought to assimilate the power of others, hoping to enhance the strength of their next attack far beyond the norm. During the early years of the emergence of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, such occurrences were frequent, almost a textbook example of growing stronger through battles. However, as more practitioners, unable to suppress the foreign power within their bodies, began to explode and perish, such incidents diminished significantly. Within the Saint Yan Sect, any practitioner of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant would be warned not to recklessly assimilate enemy attacks. The safest choice was to dissipate the force, only absorbing a small portion for one¡¯s own use, which was the optimal choice. In recent years, Xing Xinyang had been observing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant monument frequently, and he had an idea in mind when he saw Chen Fei¡¯s stance just now. It seemed like Chen Fei wanted to assimilate all of his attacks, prompting Xing Xinyang to consider striking down Chen Fei in a single blow. But what was happening now? Did the opponent truly assimilate all the force from his strike? As Xing Xinyang looked at the Qianyuan Sword slashing towards him, the blade¡¯s edge appeared ordinary, and while the sword elements were sharp, they seemed rather ordinary. However, as the sword passed through, ripples spread through space, and his soul sensed a sensation akin to facing a towering mountain, relentlessly crashing towards him. Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes slowly widened as the sense of mortal threat continuously stimulated his soul. The power within the three Divine Palaces of Xing Xinyang was continuously squeezed, and his figure, in an impossible situation, retreated several steps. Suddenly, the Nine Hells Refining Technique within his body reversed, and Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes instantly turned pitch black, with no trace of white left. Within a few miles, the energy of heaven and earth boiled, the clouds dispersed in the sky, revealing the full figure of the shadow behind Xing Xinyang. The features were blurry, but one could only see the blood-red eyes, under which all were like ants, instilling fear and trembling in one¡¯s heart. Moreover, the giant shadow only had one arm. At that moment, the eyes of the giant shadow pierced straight towards Chen Fei, then its waist slightly bent, as if bowing towards Chen Fei. A deathly silence permeated the air as the giant bowed, spreading across the heavens and the earth. In front of the giant shadow, the energy of heaven and earth cleared, with every crease sweeping along the way, directly reaching Chen Fei. The One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows! The most forbidden technique in the Nine Hells Refining Technique. Whether this giant shadow was truly the King of the Underworld, no one could say for sure, but this bow possessed unparalleled power. Bowings are supposed to signify submission, supposed to show weakness, but this bow from the giant shadow was a lethal move. The giant wasn¡¯t bowing to you; it was bowing to your destiny. Is your destiny tough enough? Can it withstand this bow? If your destiny is strong enough, and your soul resilient, then perhaps nothing will happen. But if your destiny isn¡¯t strong enough, this bow might just bow you to death. The King of the Underworld¡¯s bows are not something an ordinary person could endure or withstand. With Xing Xinyang¡¯s current state and strength, he could only execute the first bow, and even that was already beyond his capabilities. The Concealment Bell flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve and hovered above his head. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, the world had already turned into a black void. Vaguely, he could see a massive shadow roaring towards him. Eventually, even the shadow vanished, and the entire world appeared as nothingness. There was no space, no time; everything was disappearing, enveloping himself. ¡°Roar!¡± Behind Chen Fei, the shadow of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant soared through the air, its six feet thundering down, completely shattering the darkness. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Within Chen Fei¡¯s body, his elemental power, mind, and soul trembled violently, as if they would be torn apart in the next moment. However, in the end, they were entirely resisted by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows, capable of severing the body, the spirit, and even the soul, were powerless against Chen Fei at this moment. ¡°Spurt!¡± Xing Xinyang knelt down on one knee, a mist of blood spraying from his mouth, his face turning deathly pale in an instant. The One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows, if unable to hurt the opponent, would inevitably rebound upon oneself. Chapter 726 - Chapter 726: Heaven and Earth Weep Together Chapter 726: Heaven and Earth Weep Together Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Such a powerful technique!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. This was truly the pinnacle of Mountain Sea Realm martial arts, directly targeting the opponent¡¯s soul. If one¡¯s soul wasn¡¯t strong enough, that last strike would have turned them into nothingness. Luckily, Chen Fei¡¯s Suppressing Dragon Elephant had already been cultivated to a certain degree. Under the protection of his mind and soul, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t seen any other technique that could surpass Suppressing Dragon Elephant so far. Xing Xinyang looked up at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with doubt and puzzlement. He naturally saw the dragon elephant phantom behind Chen Fei just now. However, precisely because he saw it clearly, the doubt in Xing Xinyang¡¯s heart grew deeper. How could it be Suppressing Dragon Elephant again? When did the power of Suppressing Dragon Elephant become so great? Was the opponent really practicing the martial arts from the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele? The Nine Hells Refinement Technique was the orthodox martial art of the Saint Yan Sect. It was in no way inferior to those top-notch sects¡¯ techniques. There were even rumors that the Nine Hells Refinement Technique might have originated from the Nine Hells Sect in the ancient times. Nowadays, the Nine Hells Sect had become history. But thousands of years ago, it was a sacred place on the Middle Continent, with strong individuals at the Sun Moon Realm suppressing the energy flow. However, what had happened later was unknown. The Nine Hells Sect had disappeared overnight, leaving behind countless resources and martial arts classics, triggering chaos that had swept across the entire Middle Continent. It could be said that the profundity of the Nine Hells Refinement Technique had been unquestionable, far more powerful than Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which had been widely acknowledged within the Saint Yan Sect. But now, even though Xing Xinyang¡¯s realm had been higher and his martial arts stronger, it had been he who had suffered from the backlash of his own technique. Xing Xinyang had stared at Chen Fei, the giant phantom behind him grasping Xing Xinyang with one hand, then flying towards the gate of the Saint Yan Sect. Even the Hades Kowtow couldn¡¯t have defeated Chen Fei. Xing Xinyang had had no other choice but to retreat temporarily. Later, when Lu Fanglong, in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, had arrived, whether in terms of realm or martial arts attainments, he had far surpassed Xing Xinyang. Xing Xinyang hadn¡¯t believed that Lu Fanglong¡¯s arrival would have made any difference. He still couldn¡¯t have defeated Chen Fei! ¡°You had your turn to make a move just now. It was only fair that I got a chance too!¡± Seeing Xing Xinyang turn and flee, Chen Fei had chuckled softly. Stepping forward with his right foot, ripples had spread beneath his feet, and in an instant, Chen Fei had disappeared from where he had stood. XingXinyang heard Chen Fei¡¯s words but didn¡¯t respond at all. He let the other party revel for a while. When Lu Fanglong arrived, Xing Xinyang wanted to see how the other would still dare to be arrogant. Suddenly, a huge sense of dread welled up in Xing Xinyang¡¯s heart. Suspicious, he sensed behind him and found that the place where Chen Fei had been before was now empty. Xing Xinyang¡¯s heart trembled. Looking up again, he saw a figure stepping out of the void, blocking his path. If it wasn¡¯t Chen Fei, who else could it be! Teleportation? A look of incredulity flashed in Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes. At the same time, he understood how Chen Fei had silently left the gate of the Saint Yan Sect before. With such talent and the removal of the mark at the original location, under normal circumstances, there would be almost no way to track him down. However, the Saint Yan Sect had runes for tracking within that mountain, forcibly melting Chen Fei¡¯s original mark, allowing Xing Xinyang to trace it. But now, Xing Xinyang regretted it! If he had known that the other party possessed teleportation talent, Xing Xinyang would never have chased after him alone. Even if he truly had greater strength, intercepting Chen Fei, who possessed teleportation, would have been very difficult. Or rather, almost impossible! And now, Xing Xinyang wanted to leave, but how could he escape the pursuit of someone with the talent for teleportation? ¡°The matter of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele can be considered settled!¡± Xing Xinyang shouted loudly. Facing life and death, Xing Xinyang no longer cared about his dignity and directly conceded. Upon hearing Xing Xinyang¡¯s words, Chen Fei remained expressionless. The Qianyuan Sword rotated, slashing towards Xing Xinyang¡¯s neck. You say it¡¯s settled, then it¡¯s settled. This is about the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. But just now, you tried to kill me with the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows. Do you think a mere sentence can easily gloss over that? Seeing Chen Fei unmoved and still attacking, Xing Xinyang¡¯s heart trembled. He had already intended to make amends, yet Chen Fei still wanted to kill him completely. Did he really think I had no other options left? Xing Xinyang exerted force with his right hand, pounding his chest. His heart suddenly ruptured, and a large amount of blood began to flow backward. Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes turned blood red in an instant. Xing Xinyang once again knelt on one knee, and the giant figure behind him followed his movements, also kneeling. They both kowtowed towards Chen Fei. The One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows, Xing Xinyang had only completed the first kowtow. But now, facing the terror of life and death, Xing Xinyang naturally ruptured his internal organs, burned his soul, and executed the second kowtow of the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows. As the giant figure kowtowed, heaven and earth seemed to weep, and sobbing sounds echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. How dare someone accept the kowtow of the King of the Netherworld, committing such a grave offense, deserving death! ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword slashed through the void, encountering what seemed like countless resistances ahead. Lightning flickered at the collision point, and the void trembled, as if it would shatter at any moment. The giant figure paused halfway through its kowtow, intending to continue kowtowing but first needing to push aside Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword. But at this moment, the Qianyuan Sword was not so easily pushed aside. Forging the combined strength of Chen Fei and Xing Xinyang, the attack was nothing like that of a martial artist in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Xing Xinyang¡¯s body trembled violently. Burning his soul to complete the second kowtow of the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows, he desperately tried to accomplish it, but no matter what, he couldn¡¯t. As his soul continued to burn, a sense of powerless ensued in Xing Xinyang¡¯s heart. In the end, it was just a forcibly executed technique. Once the resistance became too great, it would be forcibly interrupted. Cracks began to appear on Xing Xinyang¡¯s forehead, growing larger and larger. Similarly, cracks appeared on the forehead of the giant figure behind him, spreading to its entire body. Xing Xinyang struggled to lift his head to look at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with resentment. Whatever technique the other was using, it definitely wasn¡¯t Suppressing Dragon Elephant! Seeing the expression in Xing Xinyang¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei remained silent. He took a step forward, accompanied by the roar of the Dragon Elephant within him. The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s edge reversed and swept upward, directly aiming at Xing Xinyang¡¯s neck. Xing Xinyang wanted to dodge, but he had no strength left at this moment. From the backlash of the first kowtow of the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows to the forced interruption of the second kowtow, Xing Xinyang was already at the end of his rope. While the Nine Hells Refinement Technique was domineering against enemies, if one couldn¡¯t control it, it would be extremely oppressive to the practitioner themselves. ¡°Chi!¡± The blade sliced across Xing Xinyang¡¯s neck. His body stiffened, and the majestic sword energy swept away all vitality within him. Amidst the mist of blood, Xing Xinyang¡¯s body fell backward. The giant figure behind Xing Xinyang disappeared instantly, and the aura of the earth and heaven weeping also dissipated in an instant. Chen Fei swung his right hand, extracting the spiritual essence from within Xing Xinyang¡¯s body, which surged into the Qianyuan Sword. The spiritual essence possessed by the three Divine Palace Mountain Sea Realm practitioners was unimaginably vast, causing the Qianyuan Sword to tremble violently. Just a few days ago, it hadn¡¯t finished absorbing the spiritual essence from Tu Zaichuan, and now, an even stronger essence came in, causing the Qianyuan Sword to struggle somewhat. The Concealment Bell sensed the changes in the Qianyuan Sword, its spiritual fluctuations, longing for that feeling of being unable to withstand it. But unfortunately, the Concealment Bell had also made an appearance in the recent battle. Compared to the Qianyuan Sword, its contribution was undoubtedly much weaker. Chen Fei used the Slaughter Spirit Technique to forcibly sever the surrounding aura. Holding the Phoenix Gold Blade, his figure flickered, appearing ninety miles away, then he consecutively teleported several times, now hundreds of miles away. Chen Fei casually found a mountain cave and entered. First, he threw everything from the Phoenix Gold Blade into the Qianyuan Sword, then he took out the Concealment Bell and placed it against the Phoenix Gold Blade. Regardless, the Saint Yan Sect was a truly major sect. Currently, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have the real ability to resist it. Among lower-grade spiritual treasures, the Phoenix Gold Blade was definitely among the top-tier. However, the aura belonging to the Saint Yan Sect on it was too conspicuous. This was not something that could be modified in a short time, nor could it be sold just by changing its appearance. If Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to attract the pursuit of the Saint Yan Sect, it would be best to dispose of this Phoenix Gold Blade directly. ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± The Phoenix Gold Blade emitted sounds of unbearable strain as the vast spiritual essence surged toward the Concealment Bell. The Concealment Bell trembled with spirituality. It had just been thinking about when it would experience that feeling of being unable to withstand it again, and now it had come unexpectedly, without any preparation at all. In less than a quarter of an hour, with a mournful cry from the Phoenix Gold Blade, this spiritual treasure shattered completely, turning into powder and disappearing. As for the Concealment Bell, its light flickered irregularly. By forcibly devouring a spiritual treasure of equal caliber, or even one much stronger than itself, the spirituality of the Concealment Bell fell into a state of dormancy. To awaken its spirituality again, it would have to wait until the Concealment Bell reluctantly digested and absorbed the spiritual essence it had just absorbed. Chen Fei stored the Concealment Bell in his sleeve, contemplating the technique Xing Xinyang had just used. His mind stirred slightly. The Nine Hells Refinement Technique, an absolute top-tier technique, undoubtedly surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s current Profound Demon Sword by a significant margin in terms of level. Chen Fei began to browse through Xing Xinyang¡¯s collection, not expecting to obtain the Nine Hells Refinement Technique. For such sect-defining martial arts, it was absolutely impossible for disciples to carry them around so casually in spiritual treasures. For wandering cultivators, it¡¯s different. They¡¯re often on their own, and if they don¡¯t carry their techniques with them, storing them elsewhere isn¡¯t safe either. But for sects like the Saint Yan Sect, they have to prevent the possibility of their disciples¡¯ techniques being leaked if they are killed. After a moment, Chen Fei found a jade slip in his hand. It wasn¡¯t the Nine Hells Refinement Technique, just as Chen Fei had expected. Such techniques couldn¡¯t be carried around. However, while it wasn¡¯t the Nine Hells Refinement Technique, this jade slip contained many insights from Xing Xinyang¡¯s cultivation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Among them were mentions of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, but more were focused on the Nine Hells Refinement Technique. There were many fragments of the technique, even some original texts. For others who obtained such insights, they could only borrow from them. Those fragments of techniques were impossible to form a complete cultivation system. Blind cultivation would undoubtedly lead to demonic cultivation in the end. But Chen Fei had the System! Chen Fei earnestly looked at the jade slip in his hand. Although it was only insights into cultivation, Chen Fei still spent over an hour slowly reading through it before finally raising his head. ¡°Discovered technique: Nine Hells Refinement Technique (Fragmented)!¡± Chapter 727 - Chapter 727: Xuanyuan Sword Chapter 727: Xuanyuan Sword Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile when he saw the prompt on the panel. His mind immersed in the technique, and after a while, Chen Fei opened his eyes, his gaze thoughtful. The ability of the panel to forcibly fuse and organize fragments into cultivable techniques was beyond doubt. However, with limited content about the Nine Hells Refining Technique in this jade slip, the resulting techniques were naturally scarce. Feeling a bit regretful, but Chen Fei quickly dismissed this emotion. In the world, not everything could develop according to one¡¯s desires. Sometimes, to gain something was already quite rare. At first glance, this Nine Hells Refining Technique actually had many ideas that didn¡¯t resonate with Chen Fei. Even if he obtained the complete version and integrated it with other techniques, he would still discard much of its content. And what left the deepest impression on Chen Fei about this Nine Hells Refining Technique was undoubtedly the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows. Thanks to the protection of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s divine soul, Chen Fei managed to withstand the One-Armed Hades¡¯s kowtows against all odds. As for the second kowtow of the One-Armed Hades of the Netherworld, Xing Xinyang¡¯s own comprehension was insufficient. Although he could forcibly execute it by burning his divine soul, there were still flaws present, which Chen Fei directly exploited. So, in reality, Chen Fei didn¡¯t directly confront the second kowtow of the One- Armed Hades. Otherwise, he couldn¡¯t be sure whether his own divine soul would be damaged in the end. The King of the Netherworld not to martial practitioners but to beings stronger than himself, to the heavens and the earth. However, when the King of the Netherworld kowtowed, if you stood in front, you had to bear the consequences of that kowtow. The fate of ordinary martial practitioners could not withstand such consequences and naturally ended in ashes. This was the principle behind the technique of the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows. When disciples of the Saint Yan Sect executed this move, they never forced the King of the Netherworld to kowtow to martial practitioners. If they did, the first to be backlashed would be the Saint Yan Sect itself. ¡°This technique, seemingly, was truly connected to some aspect of the fate or fortune of the One-Armed Hades, which explained its dominance!¡± When Chen Fei received the first kowtow of the One-Armed Hades, both his mind and soul felt the same terrifying sensation as if facing the One-Armed Hades directly. Therefore, when Xing Xinyang attempted to execute the second kowtow of the One-Armed Hades, Chen Fei had to forcefully intervene. But the One-Armed Hades was entirely a mythical legend, with no formal records in the classics. Similar to mythical beasts like the Dragon Elephant, it was only mentioned in folklore or oral traditions with a bit of record. In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, he couldn¡¯t help but think of the Black Divine, that existence whose mere presence instilled fear and dread in people. During his time in the Black Divine¡¯s space, Chen Fei had only spent a few days there. However, it was only when the space was ruptured that he felt a glimpse of the supreme power of the Black Divine. ¡°So, is there really such a powerful deity existing? Besides the Black Divine, where are the others now?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. The Middle Continent was already the most Middle region of the Boundless Sea. According to the information Chen Fei had received, outside of the Boundless Sea, whether it was the aura of heaven and earth or other resources, they were far inferior to those found here. In other words, it was unlikely that there was any power stronger than the Middle Continent. And presently, the strongest in the Middle Continent were the experts of the Sun Moon Realm, and only a few sacred places harbored such peerless experts. ¡°Ascension during the day?¡± A thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but it seemed that he hadn¡¯t heard any rumors about such a thing. ¡°There are too many secrets in the Middle Continent. Many things may only be known by those top forces or even the sacred places.¡± Chen Fei shook his head, halting the divergence of his thoughts, and refocused his attention on the Nine Hells Refining Technique. This technique was too incomplete. Simply fusing it into the Profound Demon Sword would only result in limited enhancement of the sword¡¯s power. Instead, fusing this Nine Hells Refining Technique, or rather, the concept of the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows, into the mental cultivation method would better unleash its value. Chen Fei¡¯s current mental cultivation method was still the Profound Slaying Sword he obtained when he was in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Even this Profound Slaying Sword was acquired by Chen Fei during the early stages of his Combined Aperture Tempering realm. By the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, when Chen Fei confronted numerous mental illusions in the Dream Shadow Cave, he condensed 108 Profound Slaying Swords, thereby elevating the intensity of his mental attacks to another level. However, that level was essentially the limit of the Profound Slaying Sword. There were hardly any techniques that could infinitely stack upon each other because their fundamental framework did not allow such manipulation. If forced, you would expend more energy to maintain that structure, just to stack the techniques. But at that point, the energy you used to sustain the structure might be stronger than the technique itself. The cost outweighed the benefits, and the significance was minimal. At this point, it was necessary to introduce new techniques, eliminate the weak foundation, and replace it with a stronger structure to fully unleash your own power. ¡°Fusion!¡± ¡°Discover technique, Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword!¡± ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°The simplification of the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword is in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword ¡ª Profound Slaying Sword!¡± Chen Fei activated the Profound Slaying Sword, and the comprehension of the new Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword appeared in his sea of consciousness. After a moment of insight, his eyes brightened slightly. The One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows: Body Slaying, Spirit Slaying, and Soul Slaying. The Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword that Chen Fei had now fused had evolved from a simple mental attack to an attack on both the mind and the soul, with its effect on the body being average. To unleash the forbidden technique of the One-Armed Hades in the end after practicing the Nine Hells Refining Technique, one must first visualize the One- Armed Hades in the mind. Chen Fei didn¡¯t possess the complete technique but rather gained a conceptual understanding of it. Continuing to visualize the One-Armed Hades was possible, but compared to the complete technique visualized by the Saint Yan Sect, the power difference would be significant. After all, to establish a connection with the One-Armed Hades in the depths of the soul, the Saint Yan Sect would definitely need to use other methods to strengthen this connection. If Chen Fei wanted to achieve comparable power in the end, or even stand on equal ground, he would have to find another way. ¡°Establish a connection with the Dragon Elephant?¡± The Dragon Elephant, as a divine beast, even though Chen Fei currently didn¡¯t know its whereabouts, once successfully connected, its power would be unmatched by ordinary warriors. After pondering for a moment, Chen Fei finally raised his head slightly. Establishing a connection with the Dragon Elephant was one option, but since he was considering connecting with something completely invisible and intangible, he might as well be a bit bolder and try something else, like the Xuanyuan Sword? Visualizing other deities or demons made Chen Fei somewhat uneasy. After all, to strengthen a technique enough, one had to deepen their visualization continuously. But if the involvement became too deep, there might be unforeseen consequences. Visualizing divine weapons posed less risk. If he visualized a divine weapon from another world, would this risk be entirely eliminated? The Xuanyuan Sword, the legendary divine weapon from his past life, a true king¡¯s sword. Chen Fei activated the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword and began visualizing the Xuanyuan Sword in his sea of consciousness. A longsword, entirely golden, appeared in his sea of consciousness. Chen Fei recalled the appearance of the legendary Xuanyuan Sword and began to engrave it on the sword. One side of the blade bore engravings of the sun, moon, and stars, while the other side depicted mountains, rivers, and vegetation. On the hilt were inscriptions about agriculture and animal husbandry on one side, and strategies for unifying the four seas on the other. As more and more engravings appeared on the blade, Chen Fei¡¯s engraving speed slowed down. Not only because engraving required a significant amount of mental and soul energy, but also because as the engraving progressed, a subtle force emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, interfering with him. While Chen Fei had been skeptical about the effectiveness of this method before, with the appearance of this force, he felt relieved. As Chen Fei patiently engraved the Xuanyuan Sword, thousands of miles away, Lu Fanglong of the Saint Yan Sect had already returned to the sect¡¯s mountain gate. Lu Fanglong had initially been in pursuit of the Heavenly Rain Flower. However, during the chase, he suddenly sensed something unusual about the jade token in his sleeve. Not daring to delay, Lu Fanglong promptly returned to the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s mountain gate at Corpse Cliff Mountain. Entering the depths of the mountain, he discovered the lifeless body of Xing Xinyang. Lu Fanglong¡¯s expression grew solemn as he held the South Pointer and flew several hundred miles to hover above a mountain. The mountain had long since collapsed, indicating that a battle had taken place here. Lu Fanglong looked at the South Pointer in his hand, infused it with his elemental energy, and in the next moment, the South Pointer stretched in the wind, instantly enveloping an area of several miles around him. Under the shroud of the South Pointer¡¯s virtual image, faint black shadows emerged, revealing the imprints of souls in this place. These soul imprints were gradually dissipating over time, and many of them were already incomplete, evidently deliberately severed. Lu Fanglong¡¯s gaze shifted, focusing on one of the black shadows, which belonged to the deceased Xing Xinyang. Taking a deep breath, Lu Fanglong slowly exhaled. He and Xing Xinyang had both joined the Saint Yan Sect during the same period, and from the beginning, they had been like brothers. Both of them had exceptional martial talent, constantly striving to outdo each other, breaking through realms from the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to the Mountain Sea Realm. It could be said that their story was well-regarded within the Saint Yan Sect. Later, Lu Fanglong was sent to Corpse Cliff Mountain, and Xing Xinyang arrived shortly after. Although Lu Fanglong had broken through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm earlier, Xing Xinyang was only a step away from this realm. They often exchanged cultivation experiences at the mountain gate. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Now, their friendship of several hundred years had been abruptly ended by someone¡¯s hand, forcing Lu Fanglong to forcibly maintain his composure. Lu Fanglong stared intently at the South Pointer. The movements of the two black shadows, even after witnessing Xing Xinyang¡¯s attempt to perform the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows and being forcefully killed, caused Lu Fanglong¡¯s brows to furrow tightly. After a moment, the South Pointer slowly shrank and fell into Lu Fanglong¡¯s hands. Lu Fanglong looked into the distance, his expression clouded with gloom. Finding this place and witnessing some of the battle process was all Lu Fanglong could do. He was eager to find out who killed Xing Xinyang, but this place could no longer provide any more clues. Chapter 728 - Chapter 728: Flatten Chapter 728: Flatten Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Lu Fanglong was able to find this place hundreds of miles away because Xing Xinyang left a trace of divine soul at the mountain gate. Following this trace, Lu Fanglong could find his way here. However, upon arriving, Xing Xinyang¡¯s divine soul had long since dissipated, and the person who killed him, for some reason, left no trace in the surrounding void. No matter how miraculous the compass in Lu Fanglong¡¯s hand was, he needed clues to continue tracking, as he couldn¡¯t possibly find someone out of thin air. Moreover, since the divine soul imprint here had been severed, the next time Lu Fanglong saw that person, he couldn¡¯t be completely sure if it was the same one. ¡°You scoundrel!¡± Lu Fanglong angrily shouted and turned away. Xing Xinyang couldn¡¯t have left the mountain gate for no reason; something must have happened to make him leave. Unable to find any clues here, Lu Fanglong had no choice but to return to the mountain gate and see if there were any other discoveries to be made. This matter was far from over! Leaving aside the personal relationship between Xing Xinyang and Lu Fanglong, the fact that Xing Xinyang, as an elder of the Saint Yan Sect, was killed in such a manner would undoubtedly be thoroughly investigated by the sect. Driven by anger, Lu Fanglong continued his search for the murderer, while hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei was reaching the final moments of engraving the Xuanyuan Sword. As Chen Fei engraved the final character on the hilt of the Xuanyuan Sword, the entire blade emitted a stunning light, and a majestic sword intent emanated from it. In the depths of his consciousness, Chen Fei sensed a subtle difference in the air, enveloping the sword. The presence was faint enough to be almost negligible, but within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, he easily captured it. Attempting to extract this presence, Chen Fei found it to be elusive, unaffected by his mental power, completely concealed within the Xuanyuan Sword. Opening his eyes, Chen Fei felt somewhat uncertain about whether he had truly succeeded. Was this part of the process for cultivating such techniques? Chen Fei¡¯s figure vanished, reappearing within the mountainside. Without the obstruction of formations, ordinary rocks couldn¡¯t hinder teleportation. Forming hand seals, Chen Fei slowly closed his eyes. In the next moment, when he opened them again, the world around him had completely changed. Black and white, devoid of any color, the space between heaven and earth was silent, this was the Strange Heart Realm! Abeam of light emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow as he glanced around. His figure flickered, disappearing from the spot. When he reappeared, Chen Fei was already in front of a third-tier peak Evil. Seeing Chen Fei suddenly appear, the third-tier Evil instinctively wanted to roar, but before the roar could even sound, a huge sword blade appeared in its eyes. It was majestic! An incomparable force, overwhelming, suddenly pressed down on the body of the third-tier Evil. In an instant, its body shattered, turning into flying ash. ¡°Buzz!¡± A low ¡°buzz¡± resonated as the Xuanyuan Sword appeared, and a wave swept out, flattening the pervasive pollution within the Strange Heart Realm for miles. The outer pollution tried to surge back in but was immediately dispelled by an invisible force. Chen Fei sensed the changes around him, as well as the power of the Xuanyuan Sword, his eyes shining slightly. He knew he might have succeeded, but Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected to succeed so thoroughly. For Chen Fei, who was already at the level of the Mountain Sea Realm, a third- tier Evil was nothing extraordinary. Normally, a single strike of the Zhanxuan Sword could easily obliterate it. However, to have such a beast annihilated just by summoning the Xuanyuan Sword without even launching an attack was beyond Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. Legend had it that the Xuanyuan Sword was cast by numerous immortals from the copper of Mount Shou for the Yellow Emperor, and later passed down to Yu the Great of the Xia Dynasty. It contained boundless power within it, making it a divine sword for slaying demons and monsters. Speaking of demons and monsters, this Evil fit the bill perfectly. So, was this really connected to the power of the Xuanyuan Sword? The Xuanyuan Sword was a legendary divine sword from Chen Fei¡¯s previous life, which means that the Xuanyuan Sword might actually exist? Just like the One-Armed Hades? Chen Fei retracted the Xuanyuan Sword behind him, his figure gradually fading, then disappearing into the Strange Heart Realm. The Xuanyuan Sword cleared the pollution of the Strange Heart Realm for miles around, demonstrating its power, but this power came at the cost of Chen Fei¡¯s strength. Ultimately, Chen Fei was only faintly connected to the power of the Xuanyuan Sword, but to wield this power, it ultimately depended on the cultivator themselves. Just like when Xing Xinyang performed the One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows, the power depended on Xing Xinyang, not the King of the Underworld. If the King of the Underworld were to truly appear before Chen Fei now, a single thought would probably be enough to annihilate the current Chen Fei. Within the mountainside, Chen Fei opened his eyes, once again summoning the Xuanyuan Sword. Looking at the divine sword, golden all over and radiating endless brilliance, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes fluctuated continuously. Compared to the previous inscriptions on the Xuanyuan Sword that Chen Fei engraved, much of the content on the sword¡¯s blade had disappeared. The side of the sword that once depicted the sun, moon, and stars had now vanished completely, leaving a blank surface. Only on the other side, the depictions of mountains, rivers, and vegetation remained, albeit diminished. There were fewer mountains and more vegetation. The agricultural and livestock aspects on the hilt, as well as the strategy of unifying the four seas, had also mostly disappeared, with only a few words remaining. ¡°is it because my current power can¡¯t sustain these?¡± Chen Fei wondered aloud. Chen Fei attempted to continue engraving the disappeared content on the blade. However, as Chen Fei engraved, his entire consciousness began to violently tremble, a tremendous force pressing down on his mind and even his soul. Chen Fei¡¯s hand involuntarily paused, watching as the just-engraved words slowly dissipated, and the pressure on his mind and soul gradually returned to normal. Narrowing his eyes slightly, Chen Fei realized that although engraving more words had drastically increased the pressure on his mind and soul, he could also feel the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s power strengthening. ¡°By refining the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword to Great Completion, I should be able to engrave more content normally. Or perhaps, if I elevate my own soul and consciousness, I can bear even stronger powers!¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he stored the Xuanyuan Sword in his sea of consciousness. Successfully connecting with the Xuanyuan Sword on a subconscious level undoubtedly empowered Chen Fei. This not only provided him with a formidable technique for slaying gods and souls but also unintentionally led him into an unknown realm. The existence of divine souls was undeniable, but their current whereabouts remained unknown. Despite Chen Fei¡¯s current level of cultivation, he knew he was still somewhat lacking. If he truly wanted to explore these mysteries, he would have to continually improve his own strength to have any chance of participating. ¡°The Sun Moon Realm is not the end!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in the sky, gazing into the distance, his eyes shining brightly. In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed. On Corpse Cliff Mountain, due to the delayed emergence of the Heavenly Rain Flower, the emotions of many Mountain Sea Realm cultivators became increasingly anxious. The same applied to the various monsters and beasts. Consequently, within the boundaries of Corpse Cliff Mountain, various conflicts frequently erupted, resulting in many casualties. Unless the Heavenly Rain Flower truly dropped from the void crack, this situation would continue. Several days ago, a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator from the Saint Yan Sect appeared on Corpse Cliff Mountain. Only then did others learn that Xing Xinyang of the Saint Yan Sect had been slain. This news further complicated the already tense situation. The appearance of a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator from the Saint Yan Sect had also changed the balance of power among the various factions in Corpse Cliff Mountain. The late ¨C stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator from the Saint Yan Sect had arrived, and undoubtedly, they wouldn¡¯t give up the fight for the Heavenly Ram Flower in the end. Regardless, even if the late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator couldn¡¯t utilize the Heavenly Rain Flower, there were always others within the sect who could. A hundred miles away from Flowing City, inside a cave, Chen Fei sat cross- legged, absorbing various insights that appeared in his mind. Chen Fei naturally received the news of the arrival of a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator from the Saint Yan Sect. However, he chose not to leave Corpse Cliff Mountain. While a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator was indeed formidable, they were not omnipotent. When Chen Fei had slain Xing Xinyang, he had cleaned up his tracks thoroughly, making it impossible for the people from the Saint Yan Sect to trace him under such circumstances. With the imminent emergence of the Heavenly Rain Flower, facing such a grade of spiritual treasure, since they had already come here, Chen Fei saw no reason to completely give up. After all, it was worth a try. If successful, it would save Chen Fei a considerable amount of time in cultivation. For ten days, Chen Fei constantly observed the situation of the void cracks within Corpse Cliff Mountain. Due to his talent in spatial shifting and sky-traveling techniques, Chen Fei was more sensitive to fluctuations in the void compared to ordinary Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. If there were any abnormalities in the void of Corpse Cliff Mountain, Chen Fei would be able to detect them immediately and rush to the scene. Compared to other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators who were constantly chasing after the Heavenly Rain Flower, Chen Fei undoubtedly had it much easier. Taking advantage of not needing to run around, for the past ten days, Chen Fei had been practicing various techniques to enhance his strength. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword, the Talent Domain Suppression, the Profound Demon Sword, and the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique! Chen Fei now had a lot to cultivate, and any improvement in these techniques could directly boost his combat power. There probably hadn¡¯t been any Mountain Sea Realm cultivator who had faced Chen Fei¡¯s dilemma before. For them, there were very few ways to change their strength. Most of them had to comprehend their main cultivation techniques or talents, and it would take a considerable amount of time to achieve any results. However, Chen Fei could achieve this with just a casual selection. With so many techniques to practice, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t train them all simultaneously. Currently, he could only choose three at most. More than that would affect the absorption of insights from other techniques, resulting in diminishing returns. In the end, Chen Fei chose the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Talent Domain Suppression, and the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword. As for the Profound Demon Sword and the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique, he would have to schedule their cultivation later. Within the cave, Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, and deep within his flesh, subtle changes were occurring in his blood, imperceptible to the naked eye. On the sixth day of practicing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the dragon¡¯s imprint vanished from Chen Fei¡¯s body. He could sense that the imprint was dividing, hiding in the most minute parts of his flesh. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only in his sea of consciousness, the radiance on the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s blade flowed, while Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness surrounded it, as if an imprint wanted to be engraved upon it. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and the void of Corpse Cliff Mountain was trembling violently. Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared from the cave in an instant, utilizing consecutive spatial shifts until he arrived at the foot of a mountain. Looking up, he saw a massive crack moving across the sky, its chilling aura seeming to tear apart the souls of men. Several Mountain Sea Realm cultivators hovered in mid-air, their gazes fixed firmly on the crack. Chapter 729 - Chapter 729: Void Chapter 729: Void Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Under normal circumstances, the Mountain Sea Realm could not break the void, even at its peak. However, this referred to common situations. If one wielded a spiritual treasure and possessed special talents, it was still possible to shatter the spatial barrier. This was different from breakthroughs, where one delved into the void to seek talents. The void where talents existed was a connection between the inner and outer worlds of the body, resulting in uniqueness. While the two were related, they were not equivalent. On the Middle Continent, only those at the Sun Moon Realm or the Fifth-Tier Demon King level could tear open void cracks, or even the Fifth-Tier Evil, because their power leaned toward the mind and soul, making it difficult to shake the void. Therefore, facing such void cracks was actually very dangerous. It was definitely a case of getting hurt when touched, and certain death when grazed. Corpse Cliff Mountain was one of the famous dangerous places on the Middle Continent. Void cracks often appeared here, but because various treasures dropped from these void cracks, there was a constant stream of adventurers coming here. Many people speculated that there must have been extremely fierce battles in the boundary of Corpse Cliff Mountain in the past, and they must have been battles above the Sun Moon Realm, which caused the instability in space here. Throughout the entire Middle Continent, there were actually several places similar to Corpse Cliff Mountain, all of them perilous. Some places were even more dangerous than Corpse Cliff Mountain because the void cracks there appeared with much higher frequency and often silently. By the time you noticed them, it was already too late to dodge. Chen Fei stood in the shade of a tree, looking at the cracks in the sky. In the corner of one crack, a faint light shimmered. Upon closer inspection, one would discover that this object contained extremely majestic natural energy, precisely the much-discussed Heavenly Rain Flower this time. The void cracks continued to move, and the Heavenly Rain Flower hesitated to fall. However, compared to before, this time the Heavenly Rain Flower¡¯s position was already at the edge of the crack. Chen Fei looked at the Heavenly Rain Flower, his gaze slightly fluctuating. Previously, Chen Fei had some doubts about how the Heavenly Rain Flower, along with other treasures, could remain intact in the void. Now, upon further observation, it was discovered that around the Heavenly Rain Flower, there was a surrounding void force. It was precisely because of these special powers that the Heavenly Rain Flower could remain unscathed in the void. Therefore, if one wanted to navigate the void and control this kind of power, there was a slight possibility. Do the powerful above the Mountain Sea Realm control this kind of power? No, it feels more like the strong at the Sun Moon Realm forcibly break open the void when their power reaches a certain level, rather than mastering the power of the void. Various thoughts raced through Chen Fei1 s mind, and as he pondered, more and more Mountain Sea Realm experts arrived at this location. In less than a moment, the number of Mountain Sea Realm experts here had increased from just a few to dozens. The vast majority of them were at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, with only a few at the mid-stage, and fewer than three at the late stage. Chen Fei1 s gaze shifted towards one of the late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts because he sensed a trace of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s aura emanating from this individual. Although Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation realm was far from that of this late-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert, when it came to proficiency in the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei was much stronger than him. Therefore, he could easily discern the traces of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant on him. ¡°The newcomer from the Saint Yan Sect?¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and then he averted his gaze. Staring at someone like that could easily trigger their instinctive response. ¡± I heard someone from the Saint Yan Sect was coming, and I guessed it was you.¡± In the sky, Ji Danhong wore only a few wisps of light veils, her graceful figure appearing ethereal. However, few dared to meet her gaze directly. Even the other two late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts only looked into Ji Danhong¡¯s eyes. As the Lord of the Flowing City, this was one of Ji Danhong¡¯s identities, which naturally held enough intimidation for ordinary warriors. However, what truly made others wary of Ji Danhong was her connection to a powerful figure in the sacred land. Although Ji Danhong had never directly addressed this matter, when everyone believed it to be true, it became an established fact. ¡°If someone from my sect is killed, naturally, I have to come and take a look,¡± said Qiu Zesheng, his face remarkably young but adorned with white hair, as he looked at Ji Danhong. ¡°If Lord Ji has any information, I hope you can inform me.¡± ¡°If there is any news, I will naturally inform you,¡± Ji Danhong replied with a coquettish smile, her face full of tenderness. ¡°Is the Lord interested in this Heavenly Rain Flower as well?¡± Xue Jinglun asked in a deep voice. ¡°Just here to watch the excitement and relieve boredom. Although the Flowing City is large, it¡¯s usually quite dull,¡± Ji Danhong shook her head, whether her words were genuine or not remained uncertain. ¡°I am a junior. I¡¯ve been in need of Heavenly Rain Flowers lately. If the Lord happens to acquire any, I¡¯m willing to purchase them at a high price.¡± Xue Jinglun didn¡¯t know whether Ji Danhong¡¯s words were sincere or not. He had been here for over half a year already, all for the sake of this Heavenly Rain Flower. ¡°We¡¯ll talk about it later,¡± Ji Danhong replied with a coy laugh, covering her mouth. At the top of the sky were three late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts, slightly below were those at the mid-stage, and on the outermost layer were those at the early stage. The closer to the void cracks, the higher the likelihood of obtaining Heavenly Rain Flowers naturally. From their current positions, one could see the true nature of this world: survival of the fittest. The strong had more qualifications to claim everything unless they didn¡¯t want to. ¡°Roar!¡± A loud roar suddenly echoed from the distance. In the blink of an eye, a massive black shadow appeared, its imposing aura dominating the surroundings. Due to their soul nature, most demonic beasts had a much weaker sense of the void compared to humans, so their speed in reaching this place was slower. With the appearance of this Fourth-Tier late-stage Monster King, more Monster Kings began to arrive one after another, coldly eyeing the Mountain Sea Realm experts. Chen Fei remained standing at the foot of the mountain, appearing extremely inconspicuous among the numerous Mountain Sea Realm experts. Suddenly, a faint sound echoed in his ears, and the surrounding environment began to change drastically. In the void of emptiness, Chen Fei extended his hands, only to find that they had turned into skeletal arms without him noticing. Looking at his body, it was the same. ¡°Clang!¡± Within his mind, the Xuanyuan Sword suddenly emitted a deafening sword cry, and all the illusions before him disappeared instantly. Chen Fei turned his head to see a dark figure appearing on the edge of the sky. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes slightly. It was a Fourth-Tier late-stage Evil, and it seemed to be on the verge of reaching the peak of the fourth stage. Just its appearance dragged people into illusions, likely caused by the aura it unintentionally emitted. All the Mountain Sea Realm experts instinctively avoided and kept their distance. Even Ji Danhong and the other two were now looking at the Fourth- Tier Evil with solemn expressions. Not only humans but also the demonic beasts roared at the black shadow. Humans, demonic beasts, Evils¡ªon the Middle Continent, they stood on equal footing. Though Evils were fewer in number, once they appeared, their strength was extremely formidable. Apart from these three, there are actually other species on the Middle Continent, but they haven¡¯t thrived, and there are no powerful beings at the Fifth-Tier realm suppressing their racial luck. Chen Fei followed the other early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts and moved backward for some distance. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. The gathering of power here had reached an exaggerated level. Once the Heavenly Rain Flower truly emerged, it was feared that a fierce battle would erupt. Chen Fei was somewhat confident in his defense, but in such chaotic warfare, just taking one blow more could lead to being forcefully shattered. Chen Fei could recognize the danger, and naturally, the other Mountain Sea Realm experts could too. However, the early-stage ones on the periphery showed no intention of leaving. Chen Fei was puzzled. As good as the Heavenly Rain Flower might be, it didn¡¯t seem necessary to risk such great danger. Unless, after the emergence of the Heavenly Rain Flower, even the early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts had a certain hope of obtaining it. ¡°Hum!¡± As Chen Fei was observing his surroundings, a violent disturbance in the void suddenly emanated from above. Chen Fei looked up and saw the Heavenly Rain Flower breaking free from the void. The void forces around the Heavenly Rain Flower collided with the void cracks, creating a vibration. Seeing this scene, the early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts who had previously surrounded the area suddenly dispersed in all directions. A beam of light emitted from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead as he focused on a few individuals. Upon observing their actions, his expression couldn¡¯t help but change slightly. Although these people were moving away, they were also opening the spatial channels of their spiritual treasures. Almost all spiritual treasures were capable of storage, essentially advanced versions of Qiankun bags. Chen Fei also stored his belongings in the Qianyuan Sword, so he was familiar with this kind of fluctuation. ¡°So they¡¯re trying to lure the Heavenly Rain Flower to come to them?¡± Chen Fei glanced at the Heavenly Rain Flower in the sky and then at the actions of these individuals, a speculation surfacing in his mind. When the Heavenly Rain Flower falls from the void, it is likely to be attracted by spiritual treasures with spatial properties. No wonder, despite the vast difference in strength, these early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts didn¡¯t leave. There was this method of contention. However, compared to the spiritual treasures of the early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts, the high-grade spiritual treasures of Ji Danhong and others would probably have a greater allure for the Heavenly Rain Flower. Therefore, for the other early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts, they could only say there was a chance, but how much of a chance depended entirely on luck. Not only on the human side, but the demonic beasts also opened the channels of their internal storage. Demonic beasts generally didn¡¯t forge spiritual treasures; they directly tempered their bodies or certain parts of their bodies, which was more advantageous for them. However, given the importance of storage, they naturally developed this function as well. Chen Fei watched the scene before him and also opened the storage space of the Qianyuan Sword. Just as Chen Fei was about to open the storage space of the Concealment Bell, his arm involuntarily paused. The storage space of a low-grade spiritual treasure definitely couldn¡¯t compare to that of a high-grade one, nor could it compare to those of the Fourth-Tier late-stage Monster Kings. But Chen Fei wasn¡¯t just reliant on the storage space of spiritual treasures. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s figure turned into a shadow, distancing himself from the other Mountain Sea Realm experts. Luck was something Chen Fei couldn¡¯t control, but when it came to the attraction of space for the Heavenly Rain Flower, what space could compare to the Spatial grid! Time stood still! All auras were isolated! If it weren¡¯t for the spatial grid being too small, it would seem like another independent world! Chen Fei opened one of the spatial grids and looked up at the sky. As the void trembled, a radiance descended from it. Chapter 730 - Chapter 730: Pursuit Chapter 730: Pursuit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Ji Danhong and two others, three Mountain Sea Realm experts, instantly made their moves in the later stage, while others in the Mountain Sea Realm needed to wait for opportunities to come to them. Why bother waiting when they could just make their move and seize the opportunity directly? ¡°Roar!¡± The Monster King roared, a surge of demonic power spanning over a dozen miles, extending in the wind as if it intended to devour the entire void. A black shadow silently appeared beneath Heavenly Rain Flower, extending a skeletal hand forward. The One-Armed Hades appeared behind Qin Zesheng, bowing towards the position of Heavenly Rain Flower. In an instant, the heavens and the earth fell silent. Ji Danhong raised a single hand, and a giant city phantom descended from the sky. Its silhouette resembled that of Flowing City without a difference. Within the phantom city, figures could be seen coming and going. Even now, many within the city stopped their activities, looking up at the sky with puzzled expressions. Xu Jinglun pointed forward, and the Sword of the Heavenly Path seemed as though it could pierce through the heavens. Within a radius of several tens of miles, many sword-type spiritual treasures in the hands of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators resonated slightly. Chen Fei looked at the scene in the distance, his brows tightly furrowed. This was the power of the later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, truly earth- shattering. Chen Fei realized that he still had a long way to go to reach this level. Fortunately, Chen Fei knew clearly how to tread these paths. ¡°Boom!¡± The cracks in the sky¡¯s void slightly hesitated, and some of the cracks even seemed to be filled. Although the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t tear open the void, it wasn¡¯t entirely powerless against the threat of void cracks. When the later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm erupted with all its power, it could momentarily halt the void cracks. During this momentary pause, one could escape. Of course, this applied only to uncontrolled void cracks. Dealing with artificially torn void cracks was far more complicated and difficult to evade. The radiance of the Heavenly Rain Flower trembled slightly, silently splitting into two, with sixty percent directly falling into the hands of the shadowy Evil King, while the remaining forty percent disappeared in an instant. Xu Jinglun narrowed his eyes as he witnessed this scene. It seemed unlikely that he could achieve his goal of obtaining all the Heavenly Rain Flower. This Evil King manipulated the void, causing the spatial forces surrounding the Heavenly Rain Flower to shift, resulting in this situation. The remaining seventy percent of the Heavenly Rain Flower would likely benefit the peripheral cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm. As the shadowy Evil King obtained a portion of the Heavenly Rain Flower and dissipated into the distance, the massive figure of the One-Armed Hades already stood in its place. The peripheral cultivators had already observed the scene in the distance. At this moment, they spared no effort to maximize the spatial channels of their spiritual treasures and continuously stimulate spatial fluctuations, hoping to lure the Heavenly Rain Flower to come to them. Moreover, everyone scanned their surroundings. Although each cultivator was currently far apart from one another, with the vision of the Mountain Sea Realm, they could still clearly see each other. It wasn¡¯t crucial to seize the Heavenly Rain Flower immediately, but it was imperative to identify who did. Chen Fei activated his innate teleportation talent, sensing the fluctuations in the void. Suddenly, his expression subtly changed as a barely perceptible spatial fold appeared in front of him. Faced with the spatial lattice, the Heavenly Rain Flower indeed came willingly. ¡°Hum!¡± The spatial force enveloping the Heavenly Rain Flower collided with the spatial lattice, emitting subtle fluctuations, and then the Heavenly Rain Flower disappeared from view. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. Although the fluctuations weren¡¯t significant, compared to using spiritual treasures to contain the Heavenly Rain Flower, the previous fluctuations should have been much smaller. However, at this moment, the peripheral cultivators were all watching each other closely. Although the fluctuations were minor, some still noticed them. In an instant, Chen Fei sensed three pairs of eyes locking onto him. ¡°Heavenly Rain Flower will be evenly split. Don¡¯t think about running away. With so many cultivators here, if you leave, everyone will know it¡¯s you. By then, you¡¯ll get nothing!¡± A voice rang in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. He turned to look and saw a cultivator holding a long staff, a faint smile playing at the corner of his mouth as he slowly approached Chen Fei. ¡°You all truly have keen eyes,¡± another voice chimed in. ¡°Although there¡¯s less than half of the Heavenly Rain Flower left, we four will split it evenly. It¡¯s still some gain.¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± The three individuals approached Chen Fei naturally, but after reaching a certain distance, they stopped, not revealing their intentions to others. The other cultivators hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual here. The spatial fluctuation had been fleeting, and at a distance, they couldn¡¯t sense it at all. At this moment, everyone was still looking around, yet there was no movement whatsoever. ¡°Who among you has obtained the Heavenly Rain Flower? I urgently need it. If you¡¯re willing to offer it up, I¡¯d be greatly thankful,¡± a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator exclaimed. However, no one responded to this statement. They exchanged glances with each other, and as the battle in the sky intensified, everyone began to slowly retreat. Continuing to linger here and speculate serves no purpose. Instead, it might drag one into the conflict above. The power of the later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, let alone the early or mid-stage cultivators, even a slight misstep could lead to either death or severe injury. ¡°You there, don¡¯t be in such a hurry to leave. If you arouse suspicion, you might end up losing both your life and your wealth.¡± Ao Bozhong held his staff with one hand, sending a threatening message to Chen Fei. He was reminding Chen Fei not to think about monopolizing the Heavenly Rain Flower and also cautioning against moving too quickly, which could arouse suspicion from others. Chen Fei remained expressionless, maintaining a normal pace as he flew towards the periphery. These Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, having practiced for hundreds of years, were all astute individuals. Sometimes, by detecting subtle clues, they could sense something amiss. Thus, although the other cultivators seemed to have given up on the Heavenly Rain Flower, many were still secretly observing. If anything unusual was detected, they would choose to pursue. After a quarter of an hour passed, all the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators were already hundreds of miles apart. Behind Chen Fei, however, three figures slowly emerged. ¡°There are no outsiders here. Quickly divide the Heavenly Rain Flower, and everyone can go their separate ways.¡± Miao Wanhua appeared elderly, leaning on a cane, but her aura was no weaker than those around her. ¡°You¡¯re right. Once the Heavenly Rain Flower are divided, we can each go our own way,¡± Wu Zisheng nodded repeatedly, holding a long sword with his white clothes fluttering. ¡°Sir, please hold on!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s lack of response, Ao Bozhong frowned. With a roll of his body, he blocked Chen Fei¡¯s path in an instant, his staff held horizontally. Chen Fei glanced at Ao Bozhong, then swiftly moved, activating his Sky Travel, darting past Ao Bozhong. The aura Chen Fei now displayed was completely different from before, merged with Nie Li¡¯s, so there was no need to worry about these individuals recognizing him. Moreover, among the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators at Corpse Cliff Mountain, they came from various parts of the Middle Continent, not from those well-known holy lands with eyes and ears everywhere. Even if someone were to recognize his aura, it would have been extremely difficult to track him down. The Middle Continent was vast, and even with the power of the Mountain Sea Realm, it was impossible to hunt someone down solely based on their aura. ¡°The way you¡¯re acting is forcing our hand!¡± Seeing Chen Fei trying to leave without a word, Ao Bozhong narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flickering in his gaze. ¡°Drinking the toast but refusing the punishment, Heavenly Rain Flower is not something you can monopolize!¡± Wu Zisheng coldly exclaimed. ¡°Young man, being too greedy will get you killed!¡± The wrinkles on Miao Wanhua¡¯s face piled up, appearing to be admonishing, but the murderous intent in her words couldn¡¯t be concealed. Chen Fei remained silent. Though these three individuals seemed not to know each other, some exchanges in their glances revealed something. Although Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye was not as mysterious as it was in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, he could still clearly observe such subtle details. The trio¡¯s supposed plan to divide the Heavenly Rain Flower ultimately aimed to divide Chen Fei entirely, with no intention of sparing his life. Chasing after Chen Fei for just a moment, their brows furrowed. Chen Fei¡¯s speed was too fast, far beyond what a cultivator in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm should have been capable of. The more they chased, the further apart they became. Now, there was already a distance of several miles between them. If they delayed any longer, they might not even catch a glimpse of Chen Fei¡¯s figure. ¡°This kid must have realized the relationship between us, so he doesn¡¯t dare to stop for even a moment!¡± The previously benevolent expression on Miao Wanhua¡¯s face had long disappeared, replaced only by sarcasm and hostility. ¡°At thisspeed, we won¡¯t catchup,¡± Wu Zisheng frowned. ¡°Even if we can¡¯t catch up, we must pursue. If the three of us spot the Heavenly Rain Flower, it proves that we¡¯re destined to have them. How can we let it go so easily?¡± Ao Bozhong snorted coldly, and a bright pearl flew out from his staff, splitting into three and hovering above their heads. In the next moment, their elemental energies suddenly linked together, boosting their already swift speed. Chen Fei flew ahead, suddenly sensing something amiss behind him. He glanced back and noticed the trio linked together, prompting a slight furrow of his brow. In his spiritual consciousness, the talent for teleportation glimmered slightly. Chen Fei took a step forward, causing ripples to appear in the void beneath his feet, and he vanished abruptly. Still within the boundaries of Corpse Cliff Mountain, such a chase or even a battle could easily attract the attention of other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. That¡¯s why Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to engage in direct conflict with these three. Provoking the attention of mid-stage or even late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators would be the most troublesome outcome. Ninety miles away, Chen Fei reappeared, then vanished again several times in succession, now over three hundred miles away. Without stopping, Chen Fei continued flying towards the outskirts of Corpse Cliff Mountain¡¯s boundary. At this moment, Corpse Cliff Mountain was still in a tumultuous state, and since Chen Fei had already obtained the Heavenly Rain Flower, he was unwilling to linger here any longer. Whether it was refining the Heavenly Rain Flower or cultivating techniques, it would be better to find a secluded place than to stay in Corpse Cliff Mountain. Three hundred miles away, Ao Bozhong and the others watched as Chen Fei suddenly disappeared, their eyes widening slightly. ¡°Teleportation talent?¡± Wu Zisheng exclaimed in surprise. ¡°This kid¡¯s luck is so extraordinary? But with such talent, it¡¯s no wonder the Heavenly Rain Flower ultimately chose him!¡± Miao Wanhua said somewhat begrudgingly. With the talent for teleportation, how could they catch up? ¡°It may not be luck. It could also be the Black Divine!¡± Ao Bozhong suddenly spoke up. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°The Black Divine?¡± Wu Zisheng turned to Ao Bozhong. ¡°The Tianling Sect is currently collecting information on the Black Divine. If we capture this kid, the benefits the Tianling Sect can offer may be no less than the Heavenly Rain Flower,¡± Ao Bozhong explained. ¡°That¡¯s just speculation. If we¡¯re wrong, the Tianling Sect might not be so forgiving. Besides, even with our current situation, we can¡¯t catch up to that kid!¡± Wu Zisheng shook his head. ¡°We can chase, but we need to figure out how to prevent this kid from teleporting further.¡± Miao Wanhua pulled out a jade hairpin from her hair, and to their surprise, it bore the imprint of Chen Fei¡¯s aura. They couldn¡¯t tell when it had been imprinted onto the hairpin. Chapter 731 - Chapter 731: Heavenly Daoist Chapter 731: Heavenly Daoist Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What was this?¡± Wu Zisheng asked, somewhat surprised. The imprint of the soul, although leaving traces in the void like aura, was truly difficult to use for tracking someone with just such a small mark. For those of us directly at the scene, we had a bit more opportunity, after all, with less time, the imprinted soul was clearer and easier to observe. For those who searched afterward, the information they could obtain was almost nonexistent, with hardly any possibility of tracking. Especially for someone like Chen Fei, who could directly shift through the void for nearly a hundred miles, there were too many gaps in between to track. But at that moment, the jade hairpin brought out by Miao Wanhua, the imprint on it was very different from the usual soul imprints, but it was hard to pinpoint exactly what was different for a while. The only thing that could be certain was that this imprint was very deep, and with this imprint, it was indeed possible to track the original owner. ¡°The Soul Restraint Hairpin, the item used to pursue the Heavenly Daoist in those years,¡± Miao Wanhua said with a hint of satisfaction on her face. Although such a spiritual treasure was usually ineffective against enemies, it could be useful in critical moments. ¡°Well, well, well, if it was the item used to pursue the Heavenly Daoist, then even if that kid ran further, he wouldn¡¯t be able to escape our pursuit!¡± Ao Bozhong laughed loudly. The Heavenly Daoist, a legendary figure from thousands of years ago, although his cultivation did not reach the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, he had reached the late stage of the realm. Compared to the cultivation of the Heavenly Daoist, his methods of pursuit were what truly fascinated people the most. It was said that with just a casual encounter, he could chase someone to the ends of the earth. Although this statement might seem exaggerated, there weren¡¯t many who disputed it. Many unsolved cases ended with the appearance of the Heavenly Daoist, who could always find the ultimate culprit. However, perhaps by involving himself too much in such matters, he offended some people, and in the end, the Heavenly Daoist suddenly disappeared without a trace, whether he went into hiding on his own or was killed by someone was unknown. The late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm was naturally extremely powerful, but on the Central Continent, there were more than just cultivators at the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°This jade hairpin is not the original artifact of the Heavenly Daoist, although it has the ability, it is not as powerful as he was.¡± Miao Wanhua shook her head and continued, ¡°This hairpin is said to restrain souls, but it¡¯s more likely to restrain causality. However, the principle of causality is vast and boundless, and even a spiritual treasure cannot preserve it for too long.¡± ¡°How long can it track?¡± Wu Zisheng asked in a low voice. The principle of causality was vast and boundless. The techniques used by the Heavenly Daoist back then might have leaned towards this aspect, which is why he could chase people across space. ¡°At most, one day, and the causality within the hairpin will dissipate. That¡¯s why I said earlier, chasing the person isn¡¯t difficult; the challenge lies in preventing this kid from continuing to use teleportation,¡± Miao Wanhua said solemnly. Upon hearing Miao Wanhua¡¯s words, Wu Zisheng and Ao Bozhong exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with contemplation. ¡°Teleportation indeed has many uses, but it also has its limitations. We can set up formations around and block his path,¡± Ao Bozhong recalled from the records. Natural teleportation was indeed unparalleled in its versatility and envy-inducing nature, but under the heavens, there were few perfect talents, all of them had their shortcomings. ¡°One person sets up the formation in secret, while two others approach to engage?¡± Miao Wanhua frowned. It was feasible, but once that person sensed something amiss, they might teleport away before the formation was even set up. ¡°A few days ago, there was a formation disc for sale in the Flowing City, capable of setting up a Fourth-Order formation in an instant. I thought the price was steep, so I didn¡¯t insist,¡± Wu Zisheng said. A Fourth-Order formation was enough to withstand an ordinary Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. Although it would be hastily set up and its effectiveness slightly diminished, it was fast enough. AThird-Order formation would crumble at the slightest touch from a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, rendering it useless. ¡°Good, let¡¯s buy that formation disc first, no matter the cost. When the time comes, we¡¯ll split the capture of that kid among the three of us and deliver him to the Tianling Sect, which will earn us a hefty reward!¡± Ao Bozhong¡¯s face lit up with a smile. With three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators besieging one person, it wasn¡¯t just a matter of being almost certain of success; the possibility of failure was extremely low. Moreover, judging from Ao Bozhong¡¯s assessment of the person¡¯s aura, even though they had just opened a shrine, they might not have the lowest strength among the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, but they were weaker compared to any one of them. Half an hour later, Ao Bozhong and the other two arrived at Flowing City, purchased the formation disc at a high price, and then followed the guidance given by the jade hairpin, flying straight towards the southeast direction. Over three thousand miles away, after flying out of the boundary of the Corpse Cliff Mountain, Chen Fei flew for a while longer before stopping. He teleported himself directly into a mountain¡¯s belly, sat cross-legged, and took out the Heavenly Rain Flower from his spatial grid. As soon as the Heavenly Rain Flower appeared, it instinctively tried to escape, but Chen Fei immediately captured it with his Yuan power. All things in nature have spirits. Normally, when spiritual objects reach the fourth rank, there is a high probability that they will transform into monsters and gain their own consciousness. However, these spiritual materials that fell from the cracks in the void had their spirituality eroded by the void long ago, leaving only their instinct intact. The void was extremely dangerous, and unless one¡¯s strength reached above the Sun Moon Realm, surviving within the void was like facing death at every turn, unless one had a special talent. Although the Heavenly Rain Flower had reached the fourth rank, it had no resistance at all against the towering void. Chen Fei had always been puzzled about these spiritual materials in the void, wondering where they came from. Some said that these spiritual materials were swallowed by the void cracks by chance, and if they were not eroded at the first opportunity, they might float in the void and then fall from another void crack. Because some people had seen half of a palace floating in the void crack, although it was just a fleeting glance, it was enough to shock the soul. There were also those who obtained some sections of deadwood from the void cracks, but because they were enveloped by the power of the void for a long time, the deadwood actually exhibited new characteristics and became treasures like heaven and earth. Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and a beam of light radiated from his brow, enveloping the Heavenly Rain Flower. The biggest problem with the Heavenly Eye now was actually the inability to see information about the soul, which was because Chen Fei had not integrated the Eye Technique of the Mountain Sea Realm. Even if Chen Fei used his soul to activate the Heavenly Eye, there were still many things he couldn¡¯t see clearly. Just like at this moment, as Chen Fei looked at the Heavenly Rain Flower, in his black-and-white vision, he could see the original appearance of the Heavenly Rain Flower along with many of its characteristics. But whether it was the original form of the Heavenly Rain Flower or its characteristics, there were aspects left unspoken. And these unspoken aspects were precisely related to the soul. The Heavenly Rain Flower could greatly enhance the cultivation realm of the Mountain Sea Realm, not only containing majestic vitality but also possessing the mysterious ability to promote changes in the soul. In the past, when Chen Fei used the Heavenly Eye to examine spiritual materials, he could summarize the best method of consumption, but now, when he used the Heavenly Eye to examine the Heavenly Rain Flower, he could still come up with a method, but it definitely wasn¡¯t the best one. Only by understanding the whole picture could one make the optimal choice. This partial understanding only made it harder to make decisions. ¡°I still need to go back and search through the classics, or perhaps purchase a copy of the Eye Technique of the Mountain Sea Realm.¡± Chen Fei thought about the nearest city where he might find secret techniques related to the Eye Technique. It seemed that the Feihuang City was his best bet. Chen Fei also had a Black Divine subordinate with him, which he could use to exchange for rewards in the Feihuang City. ¡°Exchange for rewards and purchase a copy of the Eye Technique secret technique at the same time?¡± After some consideration, Chen Fei made up his mind. The Feihuang City wasn¡¯t too far from here, and besides the Eye Technique secret technique, he wanted to see if there was an opportunity to exchange for other techniques. He might even directly use the Black Divine subordinate to exchange for the techniques he needed. Perhaps the Feihuang City would agree. Currently, Chen Fei¡¯s Profound Demon Sword had absorbed many techniques from the Mountain Sea Realm, but the levels of these techniques were only average. To further enhance the Profound Demon Sword, he needed techniques at least of the level of the Saint Yan Sect¡¯s branch techniques. The Mountain Sea Realm cultivators from ordinary sects or those who were wandering cultivators didn¡¯t possess techniques of this level. ¡°Or I could go to the Strange Heart Realm and obtain the Dream Entry Technique.¡± Chen Fei thought about the Strange Heart Realm and its various Evil Kings. Now, with the Xuanyuan Sword protecting his mind and soul, he was much safer than before. However, the thought of revealing the instinctive demon-slaying power of the Xuanyuan Sword in the Strange Heart Realm might attract the attention of other Evil Kings. ¡°And the inheritance of the Dream Shadow Master is more focused on the mind and soul, I wonder how effective it would be for cultivating elemental power.¡± Chen Fei pondered for a moment, deciding to wait until he¡¯d cultivated a few more Divine Palaces to strengthen his soul and continue to enhance the power of the Xuanyuan Sword before attempting to enter the Strange Heart Realm. Perhaps the next talent would be able to help with this, which was also a possibility. Moreover, the Profound Demon Sword was still in the Proficient Level. Recently, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t even had time to cultivate. For him, it wasn¡¯t the most urgent matter. Chen Fei stored the Heavenly Rain Flower into the Qianyuan Sword and checked the status of the Concealment Bell. After several days of digestion, the spirituality of the Concealment Bell had awakened, and its power had further increased. Now, its level was almost on par with the Qianyuan Sword. The foundation of the Concealment Bell was better than that of the Qianyuan Sword; it started as a magical treasure, unlike the Qianyuan Sword, which started as a low-grade spiritual weapon. After storing the Concealment Bell in his sleeve, Chen Fei closed his eyes and began to cultivate the talent, Domain Suppression. With the complete Suppressing Dragon Elephant in hand, not only was Domain Suppression undergoing transformation, but the speed of cultivation had also increased significantly. Originally, according to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, it would take at least several months to cultivate Domain Suppression to perfection. As a result, after ten days of cultivation, the efficiency of proficiency growth had increased several times, leaving only a small distance to perfection. In this moment of cultivation, insights into Domain Suppression continuously emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, drawing him involuntarily into immersion. ¡°To learn the Dao in the morning and die in the evening is satisfying indeed!¡± For a martial artist, having insights during cultivation was a source of happiness. The feeling of wandering in the realm of martial arts was indescribable. And for Chen Fei, achieving perfection in Domain Suppression brought an even stronger sensation, making it irresistible to become immersed in it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Moreover, the advancement in Domain Suppression also facilitated the cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, complementing each other. In the timeless state of cultivation, as Domain Suppression approached perfection, a tremor appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s heart, and his eyes suddenly opened. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire mountain trembled, and the mountain belly was directly pierced through as Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in mid-air. ¡°Young man, we meet again!¡± Miao Wanhua looked at Chen Fei with a grim expression. Chapter 732 - Chapter 732: Learning from Others Chapter 732: Learning from Others Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei remained silent, casting a glance around. Unbeknownst to him, an array had enveloped the surroundings for several miles. The array shimmered with radiant energy, possessing formidable power. Breaking it with just one move would be nearly impossible for an average practitioner at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei turned his head to look at Wu Zisheng, who held a formation disk in his hand. Meeting Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, a hint of satisfaction flashed across Wu Zisheng¡¯s face. With the passage of time, the array surrounding them was rapidly shrinking. Not only did this prevent Chen Fei from teleporting away, but it also compressed the space for their potential battle. Within several tens of miles, the natural energy of heaven and earth surged toward them, enhancing the power of the array continuously. Established through the absorption of heavenly and earthly energies, as well as the earth¡¯s veins, the power of the array could keep escalating as long as it stayed within the limits of its eye. The material of this formation disk had long reached the level of a spiritual treasure. Even with Wu Zisheng¡¯s wealth, he couldn¡¯t afford it alone; it required the joint effort of three individuals to acquire. Nevertheless, the three of them were genuinely satisfied with its power. The longer the time dragged on within the array, the greater their advantage became. Now, with three against one, both the initiative and the odds of victory were entirely in their favor. ¡°Words were spoken earlier. We agreed to divide the Heavenly Rain Flower among the four of us, yet you, a junior, insisted on taking them all for yourself, displaying such greed,¡± Miao Wanhua sighed lightly, appearing somewhat regretful. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted from the formation disk to the jade hairpin in Miao Wanhua¡¯s hand. Upon the hairpin, Chen Fei sensed a faint imprint of his own soul. However, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t engaged in direct combat with them before, so he hadn¡¯t expected his soul to be captured under such circumstances. Moreover, even with the soul imprint, traversing hundreds of miles through the void, and crossing three thousand miles, such a vast distance, yet they still managed to catch up! Chen Fei had previously thought he had a clear understanding of pursuing others within the Mountain Sea Realm, but now he realized that the realm harbored unexpected techniques and abilities, constantly defying his expectations. This was one of the downsides of being a solitary cultivator; many things required him to rely on himself for information gathering. Other practitioners within the Mountain Sea Realm had cultivated for hundreds of years, accumulating vast experiences over the long years. Yet Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation time was relatively short; even now, it hadn¡¯t exceeded thirty years. Compared to many others in the Mountain Sea Realm, he was far behind. ¡°Greed always comes with a price!¡± Ao Bozhong said coldly. ¡°Greed indeed has its price,¡± Chen Fei nodded earnestly as he looked at Ao Bozhong. Ao Bozhong narrowed his eyes slightly. Despite being surrounded by the three of them, the opponent showed no signs of nervousness. Glancing around at the array, Ao Bozhong confirmed that it was still functioning normally. In this situation, even if the opponent had mastered teleportation to its pinnacle, it would be impossible to escape. ¡°Stop playing tricks and die!¡± Ao Bozhong snorted coldly. His figure disappeared abruptly, and when he reappeared, he was already in front of Chen Fei, the Coiling Dragon Staff sweeping out horizontally from his hand. The Coiling Dragon Staff was a low-grade spiritual treasure, but in terms of power, it approached the level of a medium-grade spiritual treasure. After its formation, the staff had been infused with the essence of a fourth-order dragon beast. Although not a true divine beast, the dragon beast carried a trace of divine blood, making it exceptionally powerful among beasts of the same level. With Ao Bozhong¡¯s strength, he couldn¡¯t single-handedly kill a dragon beast. However, on that day, his luck had soared, encountering a severely wounded and dying dragon beast. Ao Bozhong took advantage of the opportunity to slay the dragon beast, thus forging the formidable Coiling Dragon Staff. Everything possessed by the dragon beast had aided Ao Bozhong in his cultivation for over a hundred years, allowing him to complete the cultivation of his second Divine Palace. Now, after several decades, Ao Bozhong was just a hair¡¯s breadth away from condensing his third Divine Palace. With the assistance of the Heavenly Rain Flower, he could achieve this within a few months, propelling himself to the pinnacle of the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. At this moment, as Ao Bozhong swept out with his staff, it seemed as though a roaring dragon was shaking the heavens. The immense force descended upon Chen Fei in an instant, enveloping him from head to toe. Moreover, a surge of frenzied resentment from the dragon beast¡¯s soul within the Coiling Dragon Staff rushed straight towards Chen Fei¡¯s soul. Having been imprisoned for nearly two centuries without release, the soul of the dragon beast within the Coiling Dragon Staff had long gone mad. It would attack and destroy any living being it encountered. Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua approached Chen Fei, their eyes fixed on his every move. If Chen Fei attempted to teleport, they would instantly pounce on him, continuously narrowing the range in which Chen Fei could move until he was forced to confront them head-on. Chen Fei flipped his right hand, the Qianyuan Sword blocking the Coiling Dragon Staff. As for the dragon beast¡¯s resentment, it was guarded by the Xuanyuan Sword, with his mind and soul remaining unperturbed. ¡°Boom!¡± The Coiling Dragon Staff struck solidly against the Qianyuan Sword, but Chen Fei stood his ground without flinching, not even a hint of change in his expression. The Qjanyuan Sword remained steady, not budging in the slightest. Ao Bozhong raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes. Though this strike was a test, the ease with which the opponent effortlessly withstood it far exceeded Ao Bozhong¡¯s expectations. The opponent¡¯s cultivation level was indeed only at the level of one Divine Palace, and his talent lay in teleportation; there shouldn¡¯t have been such strength. ¡°With this level of power, are you trying to rob others on the road?¡± Chen Fei lifted his head and looked at Ao Bozhong, chuckling softly. ¡°How dare you!¡± Ao Bozhong¡¯s eyes widened. In his eyes, Chen Fei was nothing but prey awaiting slaughter. He wasn¡¯t lamb, but being killed was almost inevitable. In such a situation, to dare to be so arrogant, did he think of himself as one of those geniuses from the holy lands? ¡°The one being arrogant is you!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s head tilted slightly, and a tremendous force surged from within the Qjanyuan Sword. The Coiling Dragon Staff was instantly knocked aside, and Ao Bozhong¡¯s vulnerabilities were exposed. Ao Bozhong¡¯s heart jolted, attempting to grasp the Coiling Dragon Staff, only to find that he couldn¡¯t hold it no matter what. It was as if he wasn¡¯t grappling with a human at all, but with an ancient and savage beast. Ao Bozhong¡¯s feet hovered in the air as his body instinctively flipped backward. Seeing this scene, Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua were also greatly alarmed. They attacked Chen Fei with their staff and long sword respectively, hoping to make him abandon his attack and save himself. The Concealment Bell flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, hovering above his head. Yet Chen Fei¡¯s movements remained unchanged, continuing his assault towards Ao Bozhong. ¡°Clang!¡± The Concealment Bell emitted a deafening explosion, its outer shield shattered instantly. It shrunk back and flew into Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve. Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua involuntarily hesitated, as a tremendous force surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Within his Divine Palace, the talent for dominion lit up suddenly, and Chen Fei¡¯s terrifying aura soared instantly. Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua stared wide-eyed, struggling to comprehend the scene before them. The protective shield of the bell-shaped spiritual treasure had been shattered by their attacks, causing them to be affected by the recoil and unable to restrain themselves. Meanwhile, Chen Fei had been struck by the residual force, and his body should have been momentarily stalled or even injured. At this point, it was unlikely for Chen Fei to launch another attack towards Ao Bozhong. In fact, Ao Bozhong could take advantage of this opportunity to attack Chen Fei directly. That was the essence of besieging tactics; it not only rendered you powerless to defend but also directly disrupted all your attack rhythms. However, what was happening now? Chen Fei not only emerged unscathed but also saw an endless surge in his aura. His movements showed no delay whatsoever; instead, his strength became more exaggerated. ¡°Ah!¡± Ao Bozhong, similarly unable to comprehend the scene before him, couldn¡¯t fathom how they had fallen into this situation from the beginning. Clearly, they were the ones besieging, but now it looked as though Chen Fei were single-handedly besieging them. Without time for further contemplation, sensing the terrifying power within Chen Fei¡¯s sword, Ao Bozhong decisively ignited his own soul and, amidst the impossible, swiftly flipped backward hundreds of steps. This distance remained within the range of attacks within the Mountain Sea Realm, but compared to face-to-face combat, there was undoubtedly much more time here for reaction. Yet before Ao Bozhong could even let out a sigh of relief, he suddenly noticed a shadow looming before him, unmistakably Chen Fei. Ao Bozhong shuddered with shock, recalling instantly that the person before him possessed the talent of teleportation. Teleportation wasn¡¯t solely for escape; in battle, it could also maximize a warrior¡¯s maneuverability to the fullest extent. Ao Bozhong needed to burn his soul to instantly create a distance of a hundred steps, but for teleportation, it was merely a matter of thought. ¡°Break!¡± Ao Bozhong roared furiously. At this moment, there was no going back. If he retreated further, his strength would only diminish. Seizing the peak of his soul burning, Ao Bozhong forcefully pulled back the Coiling Dragon Staff. It wasn¡¯t for defense; Ao Bozhong aimed the staff directly at the Qjanyuan Sword. Ao Bozhong didn¡¯t believe that a Mountain Sea Realm with one Divine Palace, no matter how strong, could be that powerful! As long as he could momentarily halt his opponent, Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua would definitely seize the opportunity. Teleportation also required coordination with the soul, and once the soul was interrupted by an attack, teleportation would fail! Then their opponent would have to directly face the attacks of the three of them. Let¡¯s see how he handles it then! ¡°Boom!¡± Where the sword and staff collided, a lightning arc appeared, initially tiny but expanding in the blink of an eye, sweeping in all directions. Ao Bozhong¡¯s fierce expression froze as the Coiling Dragon Staff struck the Qianyuan Sword. The pupils in his eyes shrank dramatically due to fear. The Coiling Dragon Staff reversed its momentum even faster, and Ao Bozhong¡¯s wrists were directly twisted and shattered. Attempting to hold on, he found it futile. Ao Bozhong watched helplessly as his weapon swung towards him. He wanted to dodge but was utterly powerless to move. ¡°Ahhh!¡± A resentful dragon¡¯s roar echoed as Ao Bozhong¡¯s chest instantly shattered. Clothes, skin, flesh, bones¡ªeverything in its path was crushed by the Coiling Dragon Staff, then devoured. The spiritual treasure that Ao Bozhong had enslaved for nearly two centuries suddenly turned against him, even tearing a part of his soul and devouring it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Boom!¡± Ao Bozhong¡¯s body plummeted like a meteor, crashing into the array below. The array trembled violently, and Ao Bozhong spewed a mist of blood. His entire being was embedded in the array, his face pale as paper, his breath akin to that of someone on the brink of death. Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua, charging towards Chen Fei, shuddered involuntarily as they witnessed the scene before them. Their eyes betrayed a hint of confusion. Was a Mountain Sea Realm with two Divine Palaces almost annihilated by a single sword? Were they facing someone at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm? Chapter 733 - Chapter 733: I’ll Take It Myself Chapter 733: I¡¯ll Take It Myself Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The scene they had imagined before wasn¡¯t like this at all. Three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators were ganging up on one, and all of them were at the same level. The key point was that he had only just condensed a Divine Palace. Even if he was a Sacred Land Prodigy, they still had the courage to give it a try. Prodigies of the Sacred Land, whether in innate talent or techniques, were naturally top-notch. But transforming talent and techniques into combat strength took time. He had only just condensed a Divine Palace, indicating that his cultivation time was still short. Even if his combat strength stood out, it wouldn¡¯t be excessively high. Perhaps in a one-on-one situation, facing a Sacred Land prodigy, they might have had to admit defeat. But now there were three of them. Under the siege of three, one move from the opponent had left Ao Bozhong in a near-death state. He was even more excessive than a Sacred Land prodigy. Who was he anyway? Did he not need time to grow? Was there still a chance to fight? Countless thoughts flashed through the minds of Wu Zisheng and the other person. They glanced at each other subconsciously, instinctively wanting to escape. But when they thought of Chen Fei possessing the talent of teleportation, there was simply no way to run. In the end, they might still have been caught up with, and then it would have been death! Since they were all going to die anyway, why not make a desperate attempt now? At least the two of them hadn¡¯t been injured yet. If they could save Ao Bozhong, they would still be three. Under the strategy of fighting and retreating, there was still a chance of survival, as long as they didn¡¯t give the opponent the opportunity to break them one by one! Chen Fei1 s figure flickered and he arrived in front of Ao Bozhong, aiming a kick at Ao Bozhong¡¯s head. Ao Bozhong saw Chen Fei appear and struggled violently, but he was too heavily injured from the previous blow. Even if he exerted all his strength now, he couldn¡¯t dodge, and could only watch as Chen Fei¡¯s foot came down. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire formation shook violently. Chen Fei turned his head slightly in surprise, only to see that Ao Bozhong had been moved behind Wu Zisheng and the other person at some point. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. This formation actually had a teleportation effect? No, it was quite different from teleportation. If he could truly teleport at will, when Ao Bozhong was about to be hit by the Qianyuan Sword just now, he could have instantly left. How could he have been beaten up by Chen Fei like this? Chen Fei glanced down at the formation. Did this mean that teleportation could only occur near the formation runes? It was somewhat limited, but in crucial moments, it could indeed play a small role. Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua protected Ao Bozhong, cautiously retreating. Chen Fei glanced at the three of them, and suddenly the Qianyuan Sword pierced into the formation shield. ¡°Hum!¡± The entire formation shook violently. The formation had already been unstable from Chen Fei¡¯s previous attack, and now it was pierced by another sword strike, causing several nodes of the formation to collapse. The expressions of Wu Zisheng and the others turned ugly. Chen Fei had disrupted the formation, and they should have stepped forward to intercept him, after all, the formation was advantageous to them. But just now, Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike had already shattered their courage. Now they only wanted to desperately flee from Chen Fei, so how could they dare to approach him again? Wu Zisheng watched as Chen Fei raised the sword blade in his hand, preparing to strike the formation again, and quickly rotated the formation disk to disperse the formation. If the formation was forcibly destroyed, the formation disk would also be damaged. Later, they might still need to use the formation, so they couldn¡¯t let the opponent destroy the formation like this. Chen Fei saw the dispersal of the formation and turned to look at Wu Zisheng and the others, especially at the figure of Ao Bozhong behind them. Ao Bozhong felt a tremor in his heart as he met Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. What kind of luck was this? They had randomly encountered an unknown wandering cultivator who turned out to be so unreasonably strong. ¡°Friend, it¡¯s all a misunderstanding,¡± Wu Zisheng shouted loudly. ¡°Young man, if you have anything to say, we can talk it out!¡± Miao Wanhua tried to show a friendly face. ¡°There is indeed some misunderstanding that needs to be clarified. But I prefer to speak when you¡¯re not standing,¡± Chen Fei said with a slight smile as he took a step forward. He was now in front of Wu Zisheng and the others, and countless sword elements gathered around the blade of his Qjanyuan Sword. With a thrust of his sword, it seemed as if thousands of swords were released, surging towards Wu Zisheng and the others. ¡°Attack!¡± Seeing Chen Fei continue his assault, Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua instantly roared in anger, understanding that there was no longer any possibility of negotiation between the two sides. If they wanted to survive, they had to fight with all they had. The healing power of several medicinal pills spread within Ao Bozhong¡¯s body. He gathered his elemental energy and joined Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua in attacking Chen Fei together. ¡°Boom!¡± The sword elements released by the Profound Demon Sword, when faced with the combined attack of three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, only managed to hold out for a moment before dispersing and disappearing completely. Wu Zisheng and the others charged forward with their weapons, clashing directly with the Qianyuan Sword, and the tremendous force behind them created a massive sonic boom cloud behind Chen Fei. As Wu Zisheng and the others witnessed this scene, a hint of confusion appeared in their eyes. While the sword elements released by Chen Fei were impressive, they were not extraordinary. Compared to the usual cultivators at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei was indeed stronger, but not to an exaggerated extent. It was incomparable to the sword strike that had just sent Ao Bozhong flying. So, was this Chen Fei¡¯s true strength? What about the sword strike from earlier? Was it a secret technique, or something else entirely? Suddenly, a glimmer of hope appeared in the eyes of Wu Zisheng and the others, as if it wasn¡¯t entirely a dead end! The immense force surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the innate talent of Domain Suppression emitted a faint glow. The Profound Demon Sword had integrated several techniques, but its level was not exceptional. Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency was only at the stage of mastery, so its power was indeed quite ordinary. Wu Zisheng and the others¡¯ earlier judgment was not entirely wrong; talent or techniques both required time to exchange for true combat power. This principle applied universally. The only difference was that Chen Fei needed much less time than those prodigies. All things considered, it had been less than two years since Chen Fei broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Even without considering the special circumstances of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s progress was impressive in a normal state. However, trying to break through the combined attack of three people with just this normal state, even with one of them severely injured and on the verge of death, was still beyond Chen Fei¡¯s capabilities. ¡°Resolving conflicts is better than creating enemies. Sir, we are willing to offer spirit stones or other spiritual materials as compensation!¡± Miao Wanhua suddenly spoke out. This statement was sixty percent sincere, as Ao Bozhong¡¯s severe injury was an undeniable fact. But there was still a forty percent element of probing in Miao Wanhua¡¯s words, trying to ascertain Chen Fei¡¯s situation. ¡°We¡¯ll take care of it ourselves!¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly, his aura suddenly rising sharply, and he thrust his sword forward once again. Having assimilated the combined power of the three, although this strike was not as powerful as the one that had initially struck down Ao Bozhong, its might was still overwhelming. Previously, it was Ao Bozhong alone facing Chen Fei. Now, with Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua joining him, they realized what kind of situation Ao Bozhong had faced just now. The pupils of Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua contracted sharply. What was going on with this person? How could his attacks fluctuate so drastically, sometimes low, and sometimes high? Was he toying with them? Ao Bozhong, trembling in the rear, felt it once again, another strike like this one. This was the opponent¡¯s true strength! For the three of them to survive, they had to withstand several moves under such attacks to have any chance of escaping unscathed! Suddenly, Wu Zisheng¡¯s mind flashed with the memory of the Saint Yan Sect and its Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, which seemed somewhat similar to the current situation. By assimilating the opponent¡¯s attack and turning it into their own strength, they could unleash even greater power. Just now, it was after Chen Fei blocked their attacks that his power surged, cutting Ao Bozhong into severe injury. Now, after exchanging a blow with each other, the opponent¡¯s technique¡¯s power increased once again. In other words, if they were just passively defending and didn¡¯t let the opponent borrow strength, would they be safe? ¡°Suppressing Dragon Elephant, he cultivates the Suppressing Dragon Elephant!¡± Wu Zisheng exclaimed excitedly, having identified the opponent¡¯s technique. Although they still couldn¡¯t defeat him, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy for him to kill them now. Ao Bozhong and Miao Wanhua heard Wu Zisheng¡¯s words, and their hearts suddenly stirred. Thinking back to the scene just now, they realized it too, and their eyes lit up. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike, Ao Bozhong and the other two immediately changed their tactics. Instead of directly clashing as before, they shifted to a defensive stance. By not allowing the opponent to borrow any strength, even though they were passively defending, with the combined strength of the three, they could fight and retreat without worrying about being forcibly killed. Realizing that Chen Fei wasn¡¯t so overwhelmingly strong beyond reason, the three of them immediately felt relieved. Even their techniques became more fluid and effortless. Chen Fei remained unfazed by their change in tactics. In his mind, the Xuanyuan Sword suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and a towering sword shadow appeared behind him, its sword intent soaring into the sky. Wu Zisheng and the others suddenly stiffened, their minds and souls violently trembling. The sharp sword intent mercilessly cut through their minds and souls. Wu Zisheng and Miao Wanhua could still barely hold on at the moment, after all, they were still in their prime. Chen Fei¡¯s Xuanyuan Sword was also only a semi-finished product at this moment, unable to directly sever souls and spirits. But Ao Bozhong, severely injured and on the brink of death, could still stand and fight at this moment, relying on the support of healing medicinal pills. With a surge of sword intent from the Xuanyuan Sword, the fragile balance within Ao Bozhong¡¯s body was instantly shattered, and his already burnt soul was torn apart in an instant. ¡°Pfft!¡± Ao Bozhong spat out a mist of blood as he fell backward, completely devoid of color, entering a state of impending death. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted to Miao Wanhua, and the Qianyuan Sword in his hand thrust forward. In battles at the Mountain Sea Realm, everything happened in the blink of an eye. Miao Wanhua and Wu Zisheng were momentarily stunned by the sword intent of the Xuanyuan Sword, their movements uncontrollably paused. Chen Fei¡¯s sword struck with lightning speed, and Miao Wanhua only managed to slightly deflect her cane. ¡°Boom!¡± A deafening explosion echoed in all directions. Miao Wanhua¡¯s body stiffened as she looked down at the sword blade piercing through her body, her eyes filled with unwillingness and fear. In that moment, the cane had blocked some of the attack, but against Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike, even blocking it entirely might not have been effective, let alone just partially. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The cane was simply pushed aside, and Miao Wanhua had no time to react further. Her mouth moved slightly, her eyes filled with increasing fear of death, but her overall aura grew weaker and weaker. Chen Fei withdrew his sword, and Miao Wanhua¡¯s right hand reached out emptily, trying to grasp onto something. The next moment, her entire being was cleaved into a mist of blood by the sharp sword elements. Chen Fei turned his gaze towards Wu Zisheng, who was now the only one left standing. Chapter 734 - Chapter 734: Aura of the Rainbow Chapter 734: Aura of the Rainbow Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, everything can be discussed, everything can be discussed!¡± Blocked by the power of the Xuanyuan Sword, Wu Zisheng didn¡¯t have the chance to save Miao Wanhua just now. He could only watch helplessly as Miao Wanhua was slain. At this moment, Ao Bozhong was as good as dead, with no one to help him. Even if Wu Zisheng wasn¡¯t injured at this moment, his whole body was at its peak strength. But what could he do? Both Ao Bozhong and Miao Wanhua were at their peak, yet they were both slain with a single sword strike from the opponent. ¡°Let¡¯s talk later!¡± The Qjanyuan Sword reversed, and Chen Fei¡¯s sword stabbed towards Wu Zisheng. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Wu Zisheng felt like he was in an ice cave. Before coming here, he had only thought about how to prevent the opponent from escaping by using teleportation, buying formations, discussing tactics, and how to gradually suppress the opponent¡¯s space. Now it seemed so laughable. Realizing he was inferior, wanting to escape, but the opponent possessed innate teleportation ability, how could he possibly escape? Even if he burned his soul, he couldn¡¯t outrun teleportation, and in the end, he would still be killed. ¡°No, there¡¯s a chance, there must be a chance!¡± Wu Zisheng¡¯s mind was filled with fear and anxiety, but he forced himself to stay calm. After cultivating for hundreds of years, Wu Zisheng had faced countless dangers, so he naturally understood that panic would be of no use. Only by staying calm could he ultimately devise an escape strategy. ¡°Defense, don¡¯t let the opponent use leverage! Burn the essence of the spiritual treasure, block the onslaught of the sword intent! Three hundred miles away, there¡¯s a city, rush in and threaten him with the lives of the entire city!¡± Several thoughts flashed through Wu Zisheng¡¯s mind, and his eyes brightened slightly. As long as he held out for three hundred miles, there was still a glimmer of hope. The Changheng Sword in Wu Zisheng¡¯s hand reversed, the essence within the sword ignited, and at the same time, the shadow of a huge lake appeared behind him. A serene and unmoving atmosphere permeated the surroundings. Wu Zisheng carefully watched as Chen Fei¡¯s sword thrust came, because he was solely focused on defense, allowing his mind to enter a special state. Therefore, at this moment, he could see at a glance that Chen Fei¡¯s current sword strike was far less powerful than before. Wu Zisheng understood that his earlier speculation was correct; the opponent had indeed practiced the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. Although the power displayed by the opponent¡¯s Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique was much stronger than rumored, its characteristics remained unchanged. As long as he didn¡¯t resist head-on, he wouldn¡¯t give the opponent a chance to surge in power. The extreme concentration caused by fear made the world appear slow in Wu Zisheng¡¯s eyes. Suddenly, the void trembled slightly, and a force manifested out of nowhere, merging into the Qjanyuan Sword. Chen Fei¡¯s sword suddenly surged in power. Wu Zisheng¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened. What did he just see? How could a force suddenly descend and attach itself to the opponent¡¯s sword? Where did this force come from? It wasn¡¯t from a spiritual treasure or the void. What was going on? Wu Zisheng¡¯s forcibly maintained calm state of mind was instantly shattered. All his previous plans were torn apart by the scene before his eyes. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qjanyuan Sword energy pierced through the air, knocking away Wu Zisheng¡¯s Changheng Sword. Its momentum unabated, the sword pierced straight into Wu Zisheng¡¯s heart. Wu Zisheng¡¯s body stiffened, blood incessantly spewing from his mouth as he stared straight at Chen Fei. He didn¡¯t understand what had happened at all. Is that a type of technique? So, the opponent wasn¡¯t practicing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique at all, but some other more mysterious method? Wu Zisheng felt the strength in his body rapidly dissipating, fear engulfing his body and mind. Why did he come to snatch the Heavenly Rain Flower? Why did he come to his death! Endless regret filled all of Wu Zisheng¡¯s thoughts at this moment! As Chen Fei withdrew his sword, Wu Zisheng trembled, bursting into a cloud of blood mist. Chen Fei looked down at Ao Bozhong below, a sword essence flashed by, and Ao Bozhong¡¯s aura dissipated completely. The Slaughter Spirit Technique was activated, and the majestic spiritual essence of three early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts rushed towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei divided it into two parts, each entering the Qjanyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. The Concealment Bell and the Qjanyuan Sword trembled. The spiritual essence absorbed earlier had not been completely digested yet, and now it was coming again. The Qjanyuan Sword was already used to its owner¡¯s prowess; ever since it gained sentience, Chen Fei had been unmatched in power. As for the Concealment Bell, it suddenly remembered the Thousand Yard Sect. The Master of the Thousand Yard Sect still owed it a favor. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that the Master of the Thousand Yard Sect wanted to visit the Primordial Sword Sect that night, it wouldn¡¯t have appeared in its master¡¯s hands now. Thousand Yard Sect is impressive, but I wonder how it¡¯s faring nowadays? The Concealment Bell didn¡¯t have time to think about anything else. Its sentience was engulfed by the spiritual essence, once again falling into slumber. Chen Fei waved his right hand, three spiritual treasures fell into his grasp, and a wave swept out, erasing more than half of the scene¡¯s aura and soul imprints. Stepping out with his right foot, Chen Fei disappeared, reappearing ninety miles away. With successive teleports, more than three hundred miles away, Chen Fei continued flying for hundreds of miles. Only when he was a thousand miles away from the area where the battle had just taken place did Chen Fei¡¯s figure gradually slow down. The ones coming to kill Chen Fei should have been Ao Bozhong and the others, but Chen Fei, being cautious, still tried to keep his distance as much as possible. After all, there were still many experts in the Mountain Sea Realm at Corpse Cliff Mountain. If anyone happened to pass by and harbored other intentions, it would unnecessarily cause a lot of trouble. It was precisely with the idea of ending the battle quickly that, facing Wu Zisheng, Chen Fei directly teleported the hidden attacks within the space, thereby slaying Wu Zisheng in one fell swoop. This attack was accumulated by Chen Fei when he was in Thousand Geese City, when he had the Monster King Nie Li attack him in response to his request. Nie Li was somewhat confused at the time, thinking Chen Fei was testing it. After repeated commands from Chen Fei, Nie Li finally unleashed his attack. After refining it, Chen Fei placed it within the spatial grid. Originally, there were two attacks, but earlier, in order to obtain the Heavenly Rain Flower, Chen Fei dispersed one of the attacks stored in the spatial grid as natural energy. Now, after slaying Wu Zisheng, Chen Fei also used up the other attack he had stored. Choosing a mountain slope at random, Chen Fei teleported inside and began to inventory the contents of the three spiritual treasures. High-grade elemental stones were to be expected, with each person having thousands. In total, Chen Fei amassed over seven thousand. There were also over a hundred bottles of spirit pills suitable for early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, along with several lower-grade fourth-rank ones. Overall, the contents of the three spiritual treasures were not surprising, belonging to the usual wealth of early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. Compared to Xing Xinyang of the Saint Yan Sect, there was a difference, and quite a significant one at that. Indeed, cultivators from major sects were much wealthier in the Mountain Sea Realm than cultivators from loose factions or ordinary sects. ¡°This array formation plate is quite good.¡± Chen Fei played with the array formation plate in his hand, which was the formation set up by Wu Zisheng and the others before. Chen Fei had already tested its defensive capabilities. Under normal circumstances, Chen Fei would need at least two or more swords to break free from the constraints of this formation. However, in certain special situations, it could indeed come in handy. Chen Fei extended his consciousness and soul, swiftly refining the array formation plate before storing it inside the Qjanyuan Sword. Then, Chen Fei turned his gaze to another item, which was the jade hairpin previously held by Miao Wanhua. To avoid trouble, Chen Fei had flown over three thousand miles away at that time. However, even so, this jade hairpin still managed to allow them to catch up. The so-called ability to lock the soul for a thousand miles was not enough to describe the power of this jade hairpin. A beam of light emitted from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, enveloping the jade hairpin. Faintly, he could see the phantom of a person in a green robe. Chen Fei furrowed his brows, feeling like he had seen the introduction of this person in a green robe somewhere before. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly as he finally remembered the description of this person in a certain scripture. ¡°Chasing the Heavenly Daoist, no wonder even after being separated by over three thousand miles, he¡¯s still caught up. He truly lives up to his reputation!¡± Chen Fei examined the jade hairpin in his hand, his eyes filled with emotion. Setting the jade hairpin aside, Chen Fei took out all the jade slips that Miao Wanhua had stored and began to look through them one by one. If Miao Wanhua could obtain the jade hairpin of the Heavenly Daoist, perhaps there might be other items belonging to the Heavenly Daoist as well. Three hours passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei set down one jade slip in his hand and picked up another, probing his consciousness into it. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes slightly lit up. An hour later, Chen Fei set down the jade slip, a hint of a smile appearing on his face. Soul Pursuit Technique! It was a technique that the Heavenly Daoist practiced in the early stages of cultivation, later replaced by more powerful techniques. However, this Soul Pursuit Technique inherited the Heavenly Daoist¡¯s consistent cultivation characteristics and had strong tracking abilities for some subtle aspects of the soul. Moreover, according to the records in the jade slip, after the Heavenly Daoist perfected his tracking abilities, he even modified the Soul Pursuit Technique slightly, greatly enhancing its power. From this, it could be seen that the Heavenly Daoist was indeed a perfectionist, someone who pursued perfection and was fond of delving into the details of things. Previously, Chen Fei had thought about going to the Feihuang City to seek a Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s Eye Technique, but unexpectedly, the Soul Pursuit Technique appeared right in front of him. Sincerity indeed works wonders! When you earnestly hope for something to happen, there¡¯s always a kind- hearted person who will come to your aid! ¡°Merge!¡± The techniques of soul pursuit from the Soul Pursuit Technique were integrated one by one into the Heavenly Eye. The Heavenly Eye had already reached a certain limit in refining various Eye Techniques and controlling details. Apart from soul-related aspects, the Soul Pursuit Technique was actually inferior to the Heavenly Eye in other aspects. But now, with the integration of the Soul Pursuit Technique, the Heavenly Eye was not yet perfect, but at least the shortest board had been filled. After a moment, the fusion of techniques was completed. The newly born technique was still called the Heavenly Eye, and its proficiency dropped to perfection. After simplification, it only required practicing the original Heavenly Eye to continue improving proficiency. Having completed one task ahead of schedule, Chen Fei didn¡¯t stop; he continued to organize the jade slips collected from Wu Zisheng and the others. It took him two full days, but Chen Fei finally finished examining all the jade slips from the three spiritual treasures. Most of the techniques were useless to Chen Fei. As for the main cultivation techniques of the three individuals, Chen Fei selectively integrated them into the Profound Demon Sword. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As Chen Fei had anticipated, the proficiency of the Profound Demon Sword didn¡¯t decrease much because the newly integrated techniques had limited impact on its enhancement. There was no rush to head to Feihuang City now. Chen Fei decided to cultivate in the mountain slope instead. Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Talent Domain Suppression, Heavenly Eye. Chen Fei temporarily halted the cultivation of the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword and focused on advancing his Heavenly Eye. This was because only with a successful cultivation of the Heavenly Eye could Chen Fei better utilize the Heavenly Rain Flower. While others might use a Heavenly Rain Flower to forge a Divine Palace, Chen Fei had grander ambitions. He wanted to see if he could forge a Divine Palace with less than half of a Heavenly Rain Flower through extreme utilization. Chapter 735 - Chapter 735: Rapid Growth Chapter 735: Rapid Growth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In just a month¡¯s time, Heavenly Eye had advanced directly from the Perfect Level to the Great Completion Level. Progress was remarkably swift, perhaps due to Heavenly Eye¡¯s unchanged fundamental structure, which required him to fill in only the soul part. In fact, this art of eye cultivation, Heavenly Eye, after assimilating so many techniques in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, had already been evolving towards the direction of exploring the soul. Given enough time, Chen Fei could even gradually remedy the deficiencies within Heavenly Eye on his own. In this world, many divine techniques and secrets had all evolved in such a gradual manner. However, considering Chen Fei¡¯s mere thirty years of cultivation, and the refinement of techniques typically spanning centuries, he simply didn¡¯t have that much time. Therefore, Chen Fei can only stand on the shoulders of giants, integrating various techniques, and gathering the best from various schools. Appearing in the midst of the air, Chen Fei emitted a beam of light from his brow, enveloping the front. In this world of black and white between heaven and earth, in a world composed of points and lines, each node, each line, represented a piece of information. Even in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Chen Fei was already able to glean some superficial information from these points and lines. Among these pieces of information, Chen Fei could actually have delved deeper, but it would have required an immense amount of mental energy, and even then, he might not have achieved satisfactory results. This was akin to insufficient computing power, where one needed to stack hardware to compute higher-level things. Now, with the inadequacy in Heavenly Eye¡¯s spiritual aspect, when Chen Fei examined the information within these points and lines again, the amount of information instantly increased several times over. Lowering his head, Chen Fei tried to capture the information on his own body, but it was unclear, as there was a layer of light blocking it, instinctively protecting his soul. If Chen Fei had tried to break through this barrier, it would definitely have attracted the attention of the original owner, and there would have been no guarantee he could have even broken through. Continuing to examine the broader range of information from the points and lines around him, Chen Fei gradually deduced the feedback from the time he had spent nearby. As for how long he had been there and where he had gone before arriving here, due to the instinctive blockade of the soul, he could not have obtained precise information. After a moment, Chen Fei withdrew the beam of light from his brow. The consumption of Heavenly Eye was not great, even if Chen Fei had kept it activated for a long time, it wouldn¡¯t have had any impact. As for the effectiveness, it was definitely much stronger than before fusion. For tracking information related to the Mountain Sea Realm, the improvement was significant. If Chen Fei disregarded whether he would be noticed by others and directly increased the investment of spiritual power, he could still obtain relatively complete information. ¡°Searching for human information is not easy, but just exploring information about spiritual materials is still very useful.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted. Having only refined a Soul Pursuit Technique, Heavenly Eye naturally hadn¡¯t reached perfection yet. However, at the very least, it was already useful in daily assistance and even in battle. In the next moment, Chen Fei relocated back into the mountainside and took out the Heavenly Rain Flower. In this month of secluded cultivation, Chen Fei¡¯s growth in all aspects had been tremendous. Compared to other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, it was difficult to describe the pace of Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation progress. With Heavenly Eye at the Great Completion Level and Chen Fei¡¯s innate talent, the Domain Suppression, also at the Great Completion Level, his progress was remarkable. Thanks to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s ability to withstand pressure was stronger than that of an average practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm. With a thirty percent reduction in damage, it was almost impossible for early-stage practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm to break through Chen Fei¡¯s limits. Chen Fei had yet to truly encounter a Sacred Land Prodigy. Currently, he couldn¡¯t come to a conclusion, as the techniques of the Scared Land were unparalleled in their mystique, making it difficult to predict any special changes. However, Chen Fei¡¯s own strength was constantly growing. Now that he had only condensed one Divine Palace, with the continuous increase in Divine Palaces and the advancement of his foundational realm, other aspects of his growth would naturally follow suit. By then, among other early-stage practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm who also possessed three Divine Palaces, Chen Fei truly didn¡¯t believe that anyone could surpass his limits, even with middle-grade spiritual treasures. Unless the opponent directly wielded high-grade spiritual treasures, or even top-grade ones. If that were the case, Chen Fei would have nothing to say. Moreover, there was a huge variable that Chen Fei had yet to account for, and that was the breakthrough growth of his talent. Currently, the Domain Suppression talent had reached the Great Completion Level, but its power was still breaking through as Chen Fei continued his cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The effects of breaking through weren¡¯t yet apparent, but with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant reaching the Great Completion Level in the future, perhaps the damage reduction effect of the Domain Suppression could reach forty percent, or even more? A beam of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, enveloping the Heavenly Rain Flower in his hand. After a moment, a hint of smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Many of the blurry aspects he had seen in the Heavenly Rain Flower before had now become clear. All the various characteristics of the Heavenly Rain Flower were now apparent. ¡°When combined with other spiritual materials and taken together, it can better stimulate the medicinal power of the Heavenly Rain Flower.¡± Chen Fei glanced at the spiritual materials inside the Qianyuan Sword, noticing that several were still missing. The missing ones were all Fourth-Tier spiritual materials, expensive, but not to the extent of being extremely rare. Three hundred miles away, there was a city, but there were no practitioners from the Mountain Sea Realm in that city. It was just an ordinary small city, so there might be Fourth-Tier spiritual materials available, but probably in scarce quantities. To buy the spiritual materials he needed, returning to the Flowing City in the Corpse Cliff Mountain was an option, but Chen Fei immediately ruled it out. Just after obtaining the Heavenly Rain Flower from the Corpse Cliff Mountain, returning to the Flowing City specifically to use it would not only be walking into the lion¡¯s den but also asking for trouble. If not the Flowing City, then the only option was to go to Xianglan City five thousand miles away, which was a relatively decent large city nearby. Chen Fei moved out from the mountainside, and a sword shadow appeared, completely enveloping his body, then turning into a stream of light and disappearing. For ordinary people, traversing five thousand miles would require crossing mountains and valleys, but for practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, even if they were just casually traveling, they could quickly arrive. In mid-air, Chen Fei flew while sorting through all the knowledge he had acquired. Now that both his talents, Domain Suppression, and Heavenly Eye, were already cultivated, while the cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was a long-term endeavor, still ongoing but essential, Chen Fei could still choose two more techniques to practice. Apart from the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei still had three techniques that hadn¡¯t reached their peak. The Profound Demon Sword, needless to say, hadn¡¯t even reached the Perfection Level yet, which was somewhat lagging behind. Moreover, if he wanted to break through to higher realms without encountering bottlenecks in the future, this primary technique would need substantial improvement. That left him with the choice between the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword and the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique. The Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword, which cultivated the Xuanyuan Sword, not only demonstrated immediate results in soul attacks but also proved effective in resisting similar attacks. The Saint Yan Sect had its One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows, and even among other top sects or even the Scared Land, such techniques shouldn¡¯t be scarce, considering that the cultivation of the soul itself was a crucial part of the Mountain Sea Realm. So practicing the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword was definitely a good choice. But the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique, if cultivated to the Great Completion Level, could potentially have achieved the status of a Mountain Sea Realm clone. The combat power of a practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm, in any case, was not something to be easily ignored, especially considering that Chen Fei¡¯s clone, apart from not cultivating pure body-refining techniques like the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, was proficient in all other techniques. With Chen Fei¡¯s future improvement in the Profound Demon Sword, the combat power of the clone would have continued to grow. Moreover, due to the fusion technique, the clone was closely connected to Chen Fei and could even share damage with him in critical moments. If there was indeed someone who could have broken through Chen Fei¡¯s talent of Domain Suppression and pushed his pressure limit to its extreme, then the clone would have proven to be extremely useful. It was a bit difficult to choose. Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly. All the techniques were important, but unfortunately, he could only choose one more. ¡°The Suppressing Dragon Elephant could also protect the mind and soul, and the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique had already reached the Perfection Level before, so compared to the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword, it could have formed combat power more quickly!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts turned, and he ultimately chose the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique. In this world, you never knew when danger would strike, so forming combat power more quickly was the key. Over an hour later, Chen Fei landed outside Xianglan City. Just as he was about to enter the city, Chen Fei¡¯s brow twitched slightly. There were actually two late-stage practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm inside the city. One was Qiu Zesheng from the Saint Yan Sect, who had come to the Corpse Cliff Mountain because of Xing Xinyang¡¯s death. Chen Fei never thought he would encounter him here. The other was also somewhat familiar, having been present during the skirmish for the Heavenly Rain Flower that day¡ª Xu Jinglun. Chen Fei¡¯s expression returned to calm as he leisurely walked into the city. He went directly to the largest shops in the city, purchasing the several Fourth- Tier spiritual materials while engaging in idle conversation with the shopkeepers. The outcome of the skirmish over the Heavenly Rain Flower more than a month ago was already clear. However, Chen Fei had been in the wilderness all this time and had no way of knowing. That half of the Heavenly Rain Flower was ultimately snatched by the combined efforts of Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun. Being acquainted and joining forces, they were naturally stronger than the others. In reality, the strongest presence at the scene that day was the Fourth-Tier Evil King. However, whether human or demon, there was an inherent aversion to the eerie, so despite the Evil King being the strongest, it was the first to be eliminated. As for how Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun divided the Heavenly Rain Flower after seizing it, outsiders had no way of knowing. However, Xu Jinglun deliberately stayed in the Corpse Cliff Mountain for over a month to help Qiu Zesheng find the person who killed Xing Xinyang. However, the matter ultimately ended in vain, and Qiu Zesheng also left the Corpse Cliff Mountain. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated. Buying only those specific types of spiritual materials in the shop might raise suspicion, so he decided to buy additional spiritual materials and pills. It took hundreds of high-grade elemental stones to complete this purchase. Chen Fei didn¡¯t rush to leave either. He stayed overnight in Xianglan City and only flew out early the next morning. Chen Fei was somewhat curious about why Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun stayed in Xianglan City, but he didn¡¯t linger in the city out of that curiosity. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only For situations that required the joint action of two late-stage practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei felt somewhat inadequate to join them now. Perhaps the two of them were indeed rushing to a significant opportunity, but lacking in strength to forcibly push ahead, they might end up regretting it in the end. For Chen Fei now, it was more important to swallow the Heavenly Rain Flower and condense the second Divine Palace. To avoid trouble, Chen Fei moved seven thousand miles away from Xianglan City. After scanning the surroundings with Heavenly Eye and not finding any other issues, Chen Fei moved into the mountainside and began to prepare to swallow the Heavenly Rain Flower. Chapter 736 - Chapter 736: New Talent Chapter 736: New Talent Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei took out various spiritual materials, ground them into juice, and then mixed them together. If it could be refined into a pill, the effect would undoubtedly be even better. However, using the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei could see how to better stimulate the medicinal properties of Heavenly Rain Flower, but he couldn¡¯t see the complete pill formula at once. The amount of information involved was too large, and the Heavenly Eye couldn¡¯t extend to such a position yet. Moreover, a fourth-grade pill formula, from acquisition to refinement, requires a considerable amount of time. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency, it couldn¡¯t be refined successfully in a short time. On the contrary, the blending of these medicinal liquids, as long as the proportions were known, could be easily matched successfully. After a quarter of an hour, a slightly golden medicinal liquid appeared in a stone bowl. This medicinal liquid couldn¡¯t be taken immediately; it still needed to be left to settle for five hours before the medicinal properties could be reluctantly fused together. Chen Fei closed his eyes and began to cultivate his technique. Three kinds of insights appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and he immersed himself in them. When Chen Fei woke up, it was already the next day. Looking again at the medicinal liquid in the stone bowl, it had completely changed from the previous slight golden color to a purplish-brown. Abeam of light blossomed from his forehead, and indeed, the medicinal properties within the liquid had barely fused, reaching a usable state. Without adjusting any further, practicing the technique for a whole day hadn¡¯t made Chen Fei tired; instead, he felt invigorated. Chen Fei took out the Heavenly Rain Flower, soaking it in the medicinal liquid. When the purplish-brown color in the liquid slightly faded, he swallowed the Heavenly Rain Flower along with the liquid in one breath. ¡°Hum!¡± As soon as the Heavenly Rain Flower and the liquid entered his mouth, they directly transformed into a surging medicinal power, rampaging within Chen Fei¡¯s body. After some of the medicinal power dispersed, a profound and mysterious sensation penetrated Chen Fei¡¯s soul, but he immediately halted it. The Heavenly Rain Flower could assist those in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm in condensing a Divine Palace. But what was even more significant was its ability to help practitioners comprehend the mysteries of martial arts in the Mountain Sea Realm. For most practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, progress was slow. Besides the need for the accumulation of elemental energy over years, the greater bottleneck came from insufficient understanding of martial arts realms. To simplify, it meant that their understanding of their main cultivation techniques was inadequate, leaving them unable to see how to proceed further. Those who were stuck at the bottleneck, unable to advance, had already reached the critical point in their vitality and spirit; what they lacked was just that final push. But it was precisely this final push that had stumped countless people. And the Heavenly Rain Flower could help these individuals take that step forward. Chen Fei¡¯s Profound Demon Sword had not yet reached its perfect state, but he had more than enough ability to condense the second Divine Palace. Therefore, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need the Heavenly Rain Flower to help him comprehend the profoundness of his martial arts techniques. What Chen Fei lacked was precisely what other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm didn¡¯t lack: vitality and spirit. Chen Fei needed to fully convert the energy in the Heavenly Rain Flower into vitality and spirit to help him through this long accumulation period. Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye opened, enveloping himself, concentrating the medicinal power of the Heavenly Rain Flower to comprehensively nourish his elemental energy, spirit, physique, and even his mind, not allowing the medicinal power to penetrate. The Heavenly Rain Flower, with its unique spirituality, began to resonate with the surrounding natural elemental energy, stirring up a huge vortex of elemental energy within a dozen miles. As Chen Fei felt his elemental energy and spirit rapidly improve, his expression slightly lifted. At the same time, he formed hand seals and, following the instructions recorded in the Profound Demon Sword, began to condense the second Divine Palace. The foundation of the second Divine Palace had already been forged in Chen Fei¡¯s daily practice. Now, with the medicinal power of the Heavenly Rain Flower and the surrounding natural elemental energy, the palace was rapidly condensing upon this foundation. Outside the mountain, the range of natural elemental energy was continuously expanding, and at the same time, a ethereal sensation emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s body and mind. Vaguely, Chen Fei sensed the fluctuations in the void. Chen Fei¡¯s brow twitched slightly. The fluctuation in the void was very subtle. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s sensitivity to the void due to his innate talent, he probably wouldn¡¯ t have sensed it at this moment. ¡°Condensing each Divine Palace indeed provides an opportunity to enter the void and seek new talents. The difference lies in the fact that from the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm to the middle stages, this relatively obvious advancement in realm allows for a smoother breakthrough into the void.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mind turned, continuing to operate the elemental energy within his body methodically. With the assistance of the Heavenly Rain Flower, the Divine Palace that would have taken Chen Fei over a decade to slowly form was now condensing at a staggering speed. The semi-formed Divine Palace began to resonate with Chen Fei¡¯s vitality and spirit, causing the previously calm vitality and spirit to tremble. At this moment, if control was lacking or if there were deficiencies in the comprehension of martial arts, and one couldn¡¯t properly arrange the internal forces, the condensation of the Divine Palace might stall or even regress. Chen Fei calmly operated the Profound Demon Sword, allowing the resonance of the Divine Palace without being able to slow down its formation process. Slowly, Chen Fei¡¯s sensitivity to the void became clearer and clearer, like clouds being parted to reveal the stars and the moon. The talents of Teleportation and Domain Suppression radiated brilliance within his main soul and the first Divine Palace respectively, and the fluctuations in the void became even more distinct. Chen Fei didn¡¯t rush to pinpoint the void, allowing his talents the opportunity to break through it. Instead, he focused more on the medicinal power of the Heavenly Rain Flower. More accurately, he concentrated on the resonance between the medicinal power of the Heavenly Rain Flower and the entire natural elemental energy. Encountering the Heavenly Rain Flower was a stroke of luck; this time Chen Fei was fortunate to obtain half of it. It was uncertain when he would encounter the Heavenly Rain Flower again. If he could make his body remember this resonance with the natural elemental energy, wouldn¡¯t it be like taking Heavenly Rain Flower every day? ¡°This resonance is very similar to the fluctuations that occur when the Profound Demon Sword is operating normally. But the Heavenly Rain Flower¡¯s resonance is very obvious, while the Profound Demon Sword¡¯s is extremely subtle.¡± Chen Fei sensed the fluctuations of the Heavenly Rain Flower but was unable to record them in his own way. ¡°Do those top sects, even those sacred grounds, rely on similar fluctuations for the advancement of their own realms, apart from forming powerful techniques?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts began to diverge. If he could grasp a bit of the mystery within, although the Profound Demon Sword¡¯s power against enemies would remain formidable, the advancement of his cultivation would be entirely different. Chen Fei attempted to forcibly remember these fluctuations with his soul and mind, even trying to perceive them with his physical body. The results were minimal, but with the assistance of the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei always managed to capture a trace of something beneficial to himself in the subtle details. The main issue was that these fluctuations were completely irregular, defying any description or rhythm. Chen Fei could only try to imitate them as best as he could, leaving the results to be tested later. An hour passed in the blink of an eye. Because he solely used the Heavenly Rain Flower to enhance his elemental energy and spirit, discarding all other effects, the medicinal power of the Heavenly Rain Flower was almost maximally utilized. At this moment, as the medicinal power was nearing its end, and the condensation of the second Divine Palace was also reaching its conclusion, ¡°Hum!¡± With the complete sealing of the second Divine Palace, a wave of fluctuation rippled out from within Chen Fei¡¯s body. For other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, reaching this point in cultivation could be considered a significant milestone, but for Chen Fei, the most important matters were just beginning. The talents of Teleportation and Domain Suppression suddenly emitted dazzling light, and together, they tore through the void ahead. Chen Fei had long since located the void, and if the combined power of two Great Completion Levels¡¯ talents couldn¡¯t break through the void barrier, it would only prove that the idea of one Divine Palace per talent was just wishful thinking. Fortunately, the void was easily breached, without any difficulty or hindrance. It could only be said that Chen Fei¡¯s current foundation was incredibly strong! The scene in front of Chen Fei suddenly changed, with countless streaks of light flashing before him, reminiscent of the void scene he had seen when he first broke through the Mountain Sea Realm. Without delay, Chen Fei rushed towards the direction of the streaks of light. Chen Fei casually touched one of the streaks of light. [Great Strength: Increases the strength of the body.] As Chen Fei had speculated, the closest streaks of light to him were still those most basic talents he had encountered before. If Chen Fei wanted to obtain powerful talents, he had to head towards the rear. Without touching those talents again, Chen Fei¡¯s figure directly rushed forward. Compared to the first time, Chen Fei¡¯s soul power was undoubtedly much stronger this time. However, because he was still dragging the shadow of the Divine Palace, Chen Fei¡¯s time to stay here wouldn¡¯ t be much longer than last time. But fortunately, because he obtained the two talents here, now that he had cultivated to the grand perfection realm, they could still provide Chen Fei with considerable assistance. At this moment, there was a shield-like aura resembling streaks of light on the surface of Chen Fei¡¯s soul, enhancing his speed of flight in the void. ¡°The stronger get stronger. Those who cultivate their talents to the fullest can obtain even better talents, thus creating a virtuous cycle!¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he arrived at the location where he had originally obtained the talent of Domain Suppression. To his surprise, Chen Fei found that there were several more streaks of light here compared to before. Approaching, Chen Fei touched one, and the information about the talent appeared in his mind. [Prison Suppression: Damage Reduction] Within the light cluster, Chen Fei vaguely saw the shadow of a six-legged Dragon Elephant. This was an advanced version of the Domain Suppression talent, capable of directly increasing the damage reduction limit to sixty percent. Clearly, this was brought to this position by Chen Fei¡¯s complete mastery of the Dragon Elephant Domineering technique and the resonance between the inner world and the void after he began practicing it. If the Dragon Elephant Domineering was still in its previous incomplete state, Chen Fei would probably have to venture even further to see this talent. Without any hesitation, Chen Fei withdrew his hand and reached for another light cluster. If the talent of Domain Suppression wasn¡¯t breaking through its limits now, Chen Fei might have chosen Prison Suppression, but it¡¯s better to focus on one thing if everything can be done. Raising the damage reduction limit of the body, combined with the Dragon Elephant Domineering, would significantly enhance both personal safety and combat power. But now, Chen Fei only needed to focus on cultivating the Dragon Elephant Domineering, allowing the Domain Suppression to break through its limits and evolve into Prison Suppression. [Imprisonment: Confinement] Inside the light cluster, there was still the image of the six-legged Dragon Elephant, but the talent had transformed into a domain. Using the Dragon Elephant Domineering actually brought about a force field, but it could only exert a certain degree of suppression, much inferior to a domain. If Chen Fei didn¡¯t have the talent of Teleportation, this would indeed be an excellent choice, as it would leave enemies with nowhere to escape. Backup option! Chen Fei reached into another light cluster. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only [Sky Piercer: Increased Sharpness] As Chen Fei had expected, it was still the image of the six-legged Dragon Elephant, but this time, the talent was focused on the tusks. Compared to before, this was a talent born entirely for attack. Choosing this talent would significantly bolster Chen Fei¡¯s previously slightly lacking offensive capabilities. The sword techniques Chen Fei unleashed afterward would become much more powerful. Chen Fei hesitated for a moment, sensing the current state of his soul, which was still at seventy percent. Chen Fei could continue delving deeper into the void. Chapter 737 - Chapter 737: Return to Origin Chapter 737: Return to Origin Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The three talents he had just seen regarding the Suppressing Dragon Elephant were actually very good. They could be considered tailor-made for the cultivation method. With mutual cooperation in cultivation, they could rapidly enhance Chen Fei¡¯s combat power. Alternatively, these three talents emerged precisely because he had succeeded in practicing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. In other Mountain Sea Realms, to obtain talents corresponding to the cultivation method, one would definitely have needed to comprehend the cultivation method to a profound degree. Leaving aside ordinary sects and cultivation methods for the moment, the outstanding talents that could be obtained were relatively limited. For those top sects or even sacred grounds, once the cultivation method was successful, the talents were bound to be so strong as to arouse envy. Not to mention the top sects, just looking at the Saint Yan Sect, once the Nine Hells Refining Technique was successfully cultivated, talents related to the One-Armed Hades would definitely appear, greatly enhancing the power of the cultivation method. However, to have matching talents, the prerequisite was to cultivate the cultivation method to a certain extent, allowing the inner world to resonate with the void and pull the talents close enough. That meant those prodigies from the top sects or sacred grounds had to wait until the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, or even until the late stage of the realm for extremely difficult-to-cultivate techniques to obtain sufficiently good talents. As for Chen Fei, due to his high proficiency in the technique, he could see matching talents now. However, the only regret was that Chen Fei currently only had the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which could be considered a top-tier technique. Other techniques like the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword and the Profound Demon Sword were just better than ordinary techniques. As for the Profound Demon Sword, it went without saying since it was just a fusion of ordinary techniques. It was the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword that had integrated some aspects of the Nine Hells Refining Technique, allowing Chen Fei to encounter new concepts of techniques in the Mountain Sea Realm. The key was the condensation of the Xuanyuan Sword, which gave this technique a considerable broad prospect. However, at that stage, the level of techniques Chen Fei possessed was still too low. Several thoughts had flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as his figure had flown a distance away. If there had been no desirable talents ahead, he would have come back to take either the Imprisonment or the Sky Piercer. Both were good choices, so he could have picked either one without any loss. His spiritual energy consumption had reached three and a half percent. Chen Fei crossed a blank segment of the void, where there were no talents or light, only endless silence. This was the true face of the void. If he ever had the opportunity to break through the void with his physical body, this would be the scene he would encounter. Finally, new lights appeared ahead. Compared to the bustling lights before, the number of lights here was undoubtedly much fewer. The further into the latter half of the void, the fewer talents appeared, and the greater the distance between talents. Talents that appeared in the later stages of the void, generally speaking, would be stronger than those seen just upon entering the void. However, this was not an absolute situation because the talents hidden in the void ultimately revealed the deepest aspects of your being. Some people were naturally gifted, and many excellent talents were already evident in superficial ways. For example, those born with divine strength might be able to see superior strength just upon entering the void, while it might take until the latter half of the void to see agility. The talents within the void were not identical; they varied from person to person. Overall, talents in the latter half of the void were much stronger than those in the front, and if one ventured deep enough, they might even discover talents from other races. Here was where the resonance between the inner world and the void occurred, with more emphasis on the void than the inner world. The void encompassed everything, naturally containing all the talents that had appeared in this world. Therefore, as long as you were truly strong enough, with deep enough foundations, possessing a set of talents from demonic beasts was quite commonplace. Seeing a stream of light ahead, Chen Fei reached out his hand. [Bronze Skin, Iron Bones: Reduces damage, enhances strength, self-healing] Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly changed. This was a talent that provided enhancement in three aspects. In the eyes of many in the Mountain Sea Realm, this could be considered an extraordinary talent. Especially for those who practiced body-refining techniques, this was much stronger than just pure strength or self-healing. Of course, perhaps it couldn¡¯t match up to the top-tier strength alone, but considering it provided enhancements in three areas, it surpassed those talents in terms of quantity. If the practiced technique happened to lean towards these aspects and allowed Bronze Skin, Iron Bones to break through limits and grow, it would be incredibly beneficial. If Chen Fei chose this talent, reducing damage could complement Domain Suppression, increasing the upper limit of pressure endurance. Enhancing strength and self-healing would also be a perfect match for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. So, although this talent wasn¡¯t exclusive to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could help this talent break through its limits and grow. To be honest, Chen Fei was somewhat tempted. Compared to Imprisonment and Sky Piercer, Bronze Skin, Iron Bones was just as good, if not better, because of its three enhancements. In a sense, it seemed even more enticing. Bronze Skin, Iron Bones might not excel in everything, but it excelled in everything it did. Backup! Chen Fei checked his spiritual energy to see a few more talents. There was no hurry to make a decision. This was the benefit of having deep foundations; you could see excellent talents and then choose your favorite among them. It might not be the most suitable, but it would definitely be the most in line with one¡¯s heart. Chen Fei flew to another stream of light and reached his hand into it. [Indomitable: Maintain strength despite severe injuries] Whether human or demonic beast, once severely injured, they would lose the vast majority of their combat power, or even have none at all. But this talent allowed a martial artist to maintain some degree of combat power even when severely injured or on the brink of death. Perhaps it was this window of time that could change the course of a battle. Or simply using that time to escape would also be an excellent choice. This talent, when developed, could continually extend the time of maintaining combat power and the degree of strength possessed. It was another excellent talent, but Chen Fei seemed not to need it. Having cultivated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to Great Completion and being able to directly undergo blood rebirth, no matter how you looked at it, was much stronger than this. However, other individuals in the Mountain Sea Realm didn¡¯t have the ability of blood rebirth. Choosing this talent, Indomitable, was like taking out an insurance policy. Perhaps it wouldn¡¯t be needed in a lifetime, but as long as it was used once, it would be worth it. Only the one who used it would know how good this talent was. Chen Fei continued his swift movements and arrived at another stream of light. At this point, his spiritual energy had already consumed forty percent. Chen Fei had set a limit for himself: once his spiritual energy consumption reached forty-five percent, regardless of whether he found satisfactory talents, he must immediately return. [Illusionary Form: Etherealizes the body] This cluster of light seemed to hint at the talent of demonic beasts to Chen Fei. In the scriptures, Chen Fei had seen demonic beasts with similar talents. They could etherealize themselves at critical moments. Once etherealized, the speed of their body movements would greatly increase, and at the same time, they would receive reduced damage from attacks. Moreover, the efficacy of this ability to etherealize would increase as the injuries became more severe. It was another talent that could ensure survival. If combined with the talent Indomitable, escaping from danger at crucial moments would likely be very smooth. ¡°So, has such outstanding potential always been hidden within my body?¡± This talent of Illusionary Form, along with Indomitable, didn¡¯t seem like an extension of a technique but rather like Chen Fei himself possessed this potential. Although having teleportation, this Illusionary Form couldn¡¯t be called redundant, but its utility was indeed greatly reduced. The only advantage Illusionary Form had over teleportation was probably its ability to directly penetrate many formations, and the more severe the injury, the stronger this effect became. Compared to teleportation, this was the only area where Illusionary Form excelled. But choosing Illusionary Form just for this aspect would be too much of a loss. [Sword Mastery: Enhances all sword techniques, reduces the difficulty of practicing sword techniques] Another talent appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s perception, a pure sword-related talent. Previously, Chen Fei had seen a sword-related talent, Swordsmanship Affinity, which was a smaller version of Sword Mastery. Chen Fei also practiced swordsmanship. While he had previously overlooked Swordsmanship Affinity, this Sword Mastery truly made Chen Fei reluctant to pass it up. It was unlikely for Chen Fei to switch to other weapons in the future, and even at this moment, there was still the Xuanyuan Sword in his sea of consciousness. Exchanging for Sword Mastery would be beneficial to Chen Fei without any harm. While reducing the difficulty of practicing sword techniques wasn¡¯t necessary for Chen Fei, enhancing the power of sword techniques was something no swordsman could refuse, including Chen Fei. Compared to Sky Piercer of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the value of Sword Mastery was undoubtedly stronger. As for the future breakthroughs in Sword Mastery¡¯s talents and practicing sword techniques, it would probably have a promoting effect. Sword Mastery, Bronze Skin Iron Bones, Imprisonment! Three options, with Sky Piercer excluded. Chen Fei perceived the state of his spiritual energy and looked towards another stream of light ahead, flying forward and reaching out his right hand into it. [Blood Fury: The more severe the injury, the stronger the power] It was somewhat similar to Indomitable, but Indomitable took effect after severe injuries, even when on the brink of death. Blood Fury, on the other hand, activated as soon as you were injured. However, once Blood Fury was triggered, your own defense was reduced, and during battle, your injuries continued to worsen. On one hand, it enhances your combat power, but on the other hand, it deepens your injuries. In the end, it¡¯s a race to see whether you¡¯ll be killed by your own wounds or whether you ¡®ll kill your enemy first. ¡°When combined with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s insane self-healing ability and the talent Domain Suppression¡¯s damage reduction, this seems pretty good too.¡± Chen Fei checked his spiritual energy and realized that forty-five percent had already been consumed. He didn¡¯t have time to look at other talents anymore. Chen Fei had to choose one from Blood Fury and the three talents he had previously chosen. Sword Mastery and Bronze Skin Iron Bones were for daily self-enhancement, but once Chen Fei was injured, a decrease in combat power was inevitable. The more severe the injury, the lower the combat power. At this point, he could only rely on the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s self-healing ability to keep up. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Imprisonment could control the battlefield, and in complex situations, it could be easily managed. Especially when facing surrounded attacks, the combination of teleportation and imprisonment was an excellent match. Blood Fury, the last-ditch counterattack, had its drawbacks, but under the coverage of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, it could be directly mitigated. After a moment of contemplation, Chen Fei realized he wanted each of them. If he hadn¡¯t tried dragging two talents back initially, Chen Fei would have chosen one right away. ¡°Sword Mastery!¡± Countless thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. After a moment of contemplation, he dragged the Sword Mastery talent and flew off in the direction he had come from. Chapter 738 - Chapter 738: Soaring Up Chapter 738: Soaring Up Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Blood Fury was commendable, but ending up in such a state, shouldn¡¯t one have retreated? It seemed like being immobilized was futile. The more severe the injury, the stronger one became. However, sometimes in life, there was a major misconception that one could turn the tables. Turning the tables sometimes resembled more of a gamble, betting that one¡¯s strength after being injured could surpass that of the opponent. Chen Fei¡¯s talent, Domain Suppression, would continue to strengthen, and with the completion of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant cultivation to Great Completion, it could also bestow formidable defensive capabilities. In that situation, being able to break through Chen Fei¡¯s defense, penetrate the Domain Suppression, the opponent¡¯s attack power was extremely terrifying. In reality, in such circumstances, Chen Fei¡¯s greatest possibility was actually to retreat. Compared to other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s greatest advantage lay in his rapid cultivation. As long as enough time was given to Chen Fei, he would grow to a very high position. Therefore, upon careful consideration, while the Blood Fury was commendable, it couldn¡¯t compare to the Sword Mastery. Restriction was about control, and it was also commendable, but its actual assistance to Chen Fei was not as good as imagined; some of its functions were replaced by teleportation. Only with the Bronze Skin and Iron Bones, like the Sword Mastery, could Chen Fei¡¯s abilities be greatly enhanced in a straightforward manner. But in the end, Chen Fei chose the Sword Mastery because of its greater potential for growth. Any technique related to swords, the Sword Mastery could enhance. Chen Fei¡¯s current Profound Demon Sword could be elevated by the Sword Mastery. With the Sword Mastery, even the Profound Demon Sword at the Mastery Level would surely see faster growth in proficiency. More importantly, in the future, when Chen Fei refined other techniques, the Sword Mastery would still be able to assist him. And in terms of enhancing combat power, both the Sword Mastery and the Bronze Skin and Iron Bones were similar, showing differences at most in different aspects. ¡°Next time I come, I¡¯ll choose you!¡± Dragging along the Sword Mastery¡¯s talent, as Chen Fei passed by the vicinity of the Bronze Skin and Iron Bones, he silently vowed in his heart, then flew back to the starting point without looking back. Dragging along the talent increased the consumption of Chen Fei¡¯s soul power, but fortunately, Chen Fei had reserved enough soul power from the beginning, and with the help of the Domain Suppression and Teleportation talents. When his soul power was left with only about ten percent, Chen Fei finally returned to the starting point, carrying the orb of the Sword Mastery, and left the void. Within the mountain¡¯s depths, Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, and the second divine palace inside him burst forth with dazzling brilliance. The Sword Mastery¡¯s talent was completely rooted within the divine palace, merging with Chen Fei¡¯s essence and soul, inseparable. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, flashing like lightning in the dark environment, sharp and domineering. Chen Fei¡¯s body vanished within the mountain¡¯s depths, reappearing in mid-air. The surrounding area of several dozen miles gradually calmed down, and the last traces of the Heavenly Rain Flower¡¯s medicinal effects within Chen Fei¡¯s body were exhausted. The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and he thrust it forward. ¡°Bang!¡± In the blink of an eye, a huge hole was pierced in the air, extending for several miles before being filled with the surrounding air and dissipating. Chen Fei sensed the changes brought by this sword compared to before. After a moment, Chen Fei sheathed the Qianyuan Sword. With the addition of another divine palace, Chen Fei¡¯s essence and soul were enhanced on the original basis, this was the change in the fundamental realm. Reflected in combat power, the same sword naturally saw an improvement. This aspect was almost the same for every practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm; the difference lay in the attributes that might vary depending on the elemental forces condensed by different techniques. When Chen Fei had just thrust out that sword, he had been more interested in observing the changes brought about by the Sword Mastery talent. Compared to other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, this had been what set Chen Fei apart from them completely. From the moment he had gripped the Qjanyuan Sword just now, Chen Fei had already sensed something different. Since stepping into the Skin Tempering realm from Pingyin County, Chen Fei had been practicing sword techniques all along. When it came to swords, Chen Fei had considered himself extremely familiar. Although the techniques refined by the Profound Demon Sword had been ordinary, they had still been techniques of the Mountain Sea Realm, which had greatly enhanced Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of swords. But the moment he had gripped the Qianyuan Sword just now, an unprecedented sense of closeness had emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s heart, difficult to articulate in words but undeniably real. And when he had thrust out that sword, Chen Fei had instinctively made slight adjustments to some details. It had been these tiny details that had enhanced the power of this sword by a few notches. The Sword Mastery! Chen Fei had closed his eyes and had begun to operate the Profound Demon Sword. Suddenly, various insights into the Profound Demon Sword had appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. This feeling was very similar to the simplified cultivation process after processing it through the system, both naturally comprehending the mysteries within techniques, as easy as eating and drinking. ¡°With the addition of the Sword Mastery talent, my cultivation speed of the Profound Demon Sword will increase by more than thirty percent compared to before. And this is just the ability possessed by the Sword Mastery at the entry level!¡± Chen Fei opened his eyes, a slight smile appearing on his face involuntarily. Among all the skills he had learned, the Profound Demon Sword, with the lowest proficiency, would finally start catching up gradually. In the future, even if he were to refine new techniques into it, he could still rapidly cultivate to the Mastery Level. ¡°Speaking of which, why does this system look somewhat like an all-purpose enhanced version of the Sword Mastery?¡± A thought suddenly popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind. While the Sword Mastery only affected sword-related skills, the panel seemed to accelerate all techniques, even talents. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying Sword Mastery¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Sword Mastery -> Sword Practice!¡± Unable to understand the panel for now, Chen Fei decided to simplify the Sword Mastery talent directly. The result of simplification was unexpectedly straightforward: practicing swordsmanship would increase the proficiency of the Sword Mastery talent. ¡°And there¡¯s also the Xuanyuan Sword!¡± A towering sword shadow appeared behind Chen Fei as he sensed the changes in the Xuanyuan Sword. As Chen Fei continuously practiced the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword, this mental sword technique was rapidly increasing in proficiency as well. Compared to the Swordsmanship Affinity, the ability of the Sword Mastery talent was simply astonishing. As long as it was a sword, whether it was a tangible sword or a mental one, it fell within its scope. Within his sea of consciousness, the patterns on the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s blade gradually increased. Compared to the previous painstaking engraving of words by Chen Fei, now, while not exactly effortless, the difficulty had undoubtedly decreased significantly. In the Mountain Sea Realm, memories could be traced back to any point in time due to the use of soul power. Regarding the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s content, Chen Fei had stumbled upon it by chance in his previous life. Back then, the engraving had been more of an experimental nature, and he hadn¡¯t expected it to succeed. Now, with the increase in patterns on the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s blade, Chen Fei could distinctly feel the sword strengthening. Chen Fei waved his hand, and the towering sword shadow behind him dissipated. Stepping forward, Chen Fei returned to the depths of the mountain. Cross-legged, Chen Fei began to operate the Profound Demon Sword once again. This time, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t experimenting with the ability of the Sword Mastery talent; rather, he wanted to see if the peculiar fluctuation he had summarized when absorbing the Heavenly Rain Flower would have any obvious benefits for absorbing the natural energy. Before integrating the fluctuation into the Profound Demon Sword, Chen Fei found that his absorption speed of the natural energy had already increased significantly. It gave Chen Fei a feeling that the Profound Demon Sword had reached the Perfection Level at this moment. This improvement wasn¡¯t only due to the addition from the divine palace; because of Chen Fei¡¯s elevated consciousness and soul, he could sense more natural energy and naturally absorb it faster. It also came from the blessing of the Sword Mastery talent. Choosing such a talent had immediately introduced the presence of the Sword Mastery into both Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation and battles. As the natural energy poured in from all directions, Chen Fei gradually infused the insights of the peculiar fluctuation into the Profound Demon Sword. ¡°Hum!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, and the surrounding natural energy became chaotic in an instant. The integration of this fluctuation disrupted the cultivation process of the Profound Demon Sword. With a calm expression, Chen Fei adjusted the fluctuation to resonate with the Profound Demon Sword. The fluctuation Chen Fei had sensed was still a work in progress, unrecognized by the panel; otherwise, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have needed to go through such trouble. As Chen Fei continued to adjust, the fluctuation gradually began to harmonize with the Profound Demon Sword. The operation of the Profound Demon Sword became stable, and at the same time, its absorption of natural energy began to strengthen. After who knew how long, as a ripple spread out from Chen Fei¡¯s body, the fluctuation and the Profound Demon Sword merged completely. The surrounding natural energy paused slightly, then the speed of influx into Chen Fei¡¯s body increased instantly, causing even the natural energy within several miles to ripple. After a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei stopped, slowly opening his eyes. The proficiency of the Profound Demon Sword on the panel neither decreased nor increased, but the efficiency of refining natural energy with the Profound Demon Sword had indeed improved. Coupled with the enhancement brought by the Sword Mastery talent, the level of the Profound Demon Sword technique remained unchanged, but both combat power and the effect of cultivation had been strengthened. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he flashed in mid-air, orienting himself and then flying towards the direction of Feihuang City. To search for higher-level Mountain Sea Realm techniques in Feihuang City, if there were none available, Chen Fei would exchange the rewards from completing the tasks of the Black Divine¡¯s subordinates and then directly return to Thousand Geese City. Many techniques were still waiting for Chen Fei to return and cultivate. Chen Fei no longer wished to stay outside for too long. Two days later, a sword shadow streaked across the sky, with Chen Fei within it. Looking at the magnificent giant city ahead, Chen Fei descended from the sky several miles away. Feihuang City, even on the Middle Continent, was considered one of the major cities. This was because it was home to a top-notch sect, the Feihuang Sect. With two peak Mountain Sea Realm experts, several late-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioners, and even those of other levels of the Mountain Sea Realm, such strength surpassed even that of the Saint Yan Sect. It was precisely because of the presence of the Feihuang Sect that Feihuang City had stood for thousands of years without falling, becoming increasingly prosperous. Within Feihuang City, there was also a huge tree demon, its crown spanning tens of miles, inhabited by an extremely large number of avian demons. Chen Fei had already seen this tree demon in Feihuang City from dozens of miles away. Covering several miles in the blink of an eye, Chen Fei swiftly traversed the distance. As he entered Feihuang City and drew closer to the tree demon, the pressure exerted by it grew stronger. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As a fourth-tier peak demon, it rivaled even peakMountain Sea Realm practitioners and was even stronger. Legend had it that this tree demon had accompanied the founding ancestor of the Feihuang Sect in the past. While the founding ancestor of Feihuang City had already passed away, this tree demon remained alive and well. Moreover, judging by the current trend, it didn¡¯t seem difficult for this tree demon to live for several thousand more years. Standing beneath the crown of the tree demon, Chen Fei looked up at the light emanating from its branches, and suddenly, he thought of Baka. Both being tree demons, would Baka also live for several thousand, or even tens of thousands of years? Chapter 739 - Hundred Year Peak Hundred Year Peak Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, sensing the unique fluctuations at the location of the tree demon¡¯s roots. This was a Fourth-Tier superior secret realm. The tree demon thrived on its nutrients, relying on this secret realm for support. However, the tree demon¡¯s powerful nurturing abilities also made the environment within the secret realm even more conducive to growth. There were also Fourth-Tier secret realms near Thousand Geese City; otherwise, Thousand Geese City wouldn¡¯t have been established there and stood for thousands of years. Although it was only a Fourth-Tier lower-grade secret realm, it was entirely sufficient for Thousand Geese City. If the secret realm had been of a higher tier, Thousand Geese City¡¯s strength probably wouldn¡¯t have been enough to defend it. Whether in the Boundless Sea or in the former Immortal Cloud City, matters among martial artists were straightforward: might made right. If you possessed something valuable, it was your good fortune. But if the value of that thing exceeded what you could defend, and others became aware of it, the consequences were hard to predict. Now, a portion of the secret realm in Thousand Geese City was also enjoyed by the Primordial Sword Mastery, almost as if transferring the share of the sect where Wu Renxu and the others were originally from to the Primordial Sword Mastery. Regarding this matter, some people within Thousand Geese City actually harbored some resentment. Your Primordial Sword Mastery was indeed powerful, but occupying nearly half of a Fourth-Tier secret realm, wasn¡¯t that a bit excessive? However, with the arrival of the Monster King Nie Li in Thousand Geese City, the other residents of Thousand Geese City had a very direct experience of the kind of power the Primordial Sword Mastery possessed. Suddenly, everyone in Thousand Geese City no longer felt that the Primordial Sword Mastery¡¯s share of the secret realm was unreasonable. In fact, many people thought, with the strength of the Primordial Sword Mastery, wasn¡¯t it just right for them to occupy half of a Fourth-Tier secret realm? Now, Baka was within this Fourth-Tier secret realm, supported by its resources, and Baka¡¯s strength was rapidly increasing. Recently, Chen Fei discovered that Baka¡¯s strength had reached the brink of the Second-Tier. Given the right opportunity, it might even break through to the realm of a third-tier monster. Even at the third tier, this secret realm could still provide significant support, allowing Baka¡¯s strength to continue growing rapidly. Compared to humans, monsters had longer lifespans, and their strength should increase slowly. This was a rule of this world; otherwise, if monsters had both long lifespans and rapid strength growth, there would hardly be any conflicts between humans and monsters. Humans would have long been domesticated by monsters. ¡°Chi!¡± A sharp bird cry echoed, and Chen Fei looked up to see a slender bird-beast descending from the sky, landing on the canopy. A Fourth-Tier Monster King, even stronger than Nie Li, reaching the mid-stage of the fourth tier. The surrounding avian beasts all bowed as this Monster King descended, and the once resounding birdcalls quieted down considerably. After a moment, the sounds from the canopy gradually increased again. ¡°Human, you seem unfamiliar.¡± A voice suddenly exploded in Chen Fei¡¯s ear, sharp enough to pierce the soul. With Xuanyuan Sword faintly glowing, this voice didn¡¯t cause the slightest ripple in Chen Fei¡¯s soul. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of the prosperity of Feihuang City and came to see for myself,¡± Chen Fei looked up at the Monster King, smiling. ¡°You¡¯re quite young, and your strength isn¡¯t bad.¡± The Monster King¡¯s eyes stared at Chen Fei, a humanoid smile appearing on its face. ¡°If you encounter any trouble in Feihuang City, feel free to let me know. If it¡¯s something I can resolve, I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°Thankyou!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, nodding in gratitude. Did this Monster King possess a talent similar to keen observation, able to discern the active life force emanating from Chen Fei¡¯s body, intending to form a good relationship? After a moment, Chen Fei left the area under the canopy and began to stroll around Feihuang City. The streets were bustling with activity. Despite Feihuang City¡¯s already vast size, there were still many people coming and going, with visitors arriving from other places every day, hoping to find their own opportunities in Feihuang City. Chen Fei visited several shops and took out a spiritual treasure to sell. Currently, Chen Fei had three surplus spiritual treasures, all acquired from the trio of Ao Bozhong. Chen Fei made some slight modifications to the appearance of the spiritual treasures and managed to conceal their aura to some extent. To make further alterations would require prolonged use of his own elemental power and soul to refine them. Naturally, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have the time or energy to do this. Behind Ao Bozhong were their own sects, but they were the strongest within their sects, so the likelihood of retaliation was low. While there were quite a few Mountain Sea Realm experts on the Central Continent, most of the sects where they resided were quite ordinary. So even if Chen Fei directly sold the spiritual treasures of the three individuals, it wouldn¡¯t be a big issue. However, due to Chen Fei¡¯s own personality, he preferred to be a bit more discreet. The first item he sold was Miao Wanhua¡¯s cane. There weren¡¯t many people who used a cane as a weapon, but it was still a spiritual treasure, and it retained its spiritual essence. Chen Fei lowered the price slightly, and the spiritual treasure was smoothly sold. Three thousand five hundred high-grade elemental stones, equivalent to thirty-five thousand middle-grade elemental stones, was a quantity of elemental stones that a Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert couldn¡¯t accumulate in a lifetime. ¡°I heard that the city is collecting Black Divine¡¯s subordinates?¡± With the elemental stones delivered, Chen Fei looked at the shopkeeper and casually asked. ¡°Yes, there¡¯s a specific reward for it. If the guest is interested, you can inquire at the Shanggong Hall. There are specialists there to answer your questions.¡± The aura of the Mountain Sea Realm that Chen Fei displayed made the shopkeeper not dare to neglect him. Now, completing a profitable transaction further brought a smile to the shopkeeper¡¯s face. ¡°Have people caught Black Divine¡¯s subordinates before?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. ¡°Yes, just last month, someone exchanged two of Black Divine¡¯s subordinates for a reward.¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s eyes gleamed with envy as he spoke. The rewards offered by Feihuang City were indeed substantial, with enormous appeal even to Mountain Sea Realm experts, let alone someone like him at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. However, the subordinates of the Black Divine were all at least at the Fourth- Tier now. It was rumored that there were subordinates below the fourth tier back in the day, but they were all wiped out. Those who managed to survive and escape were now all at the Fourth-Tier level. Chen Fei nodded, chatted a bit more with the shopkeeper, and then left the shop. Chen Fei then visited the remaining major shops in Feihuang City. Aside from purchasing some cultivation pills, he inquired more about the rewards offered by Feihuang City. Of course, Chen Fei also sought to purchase some martial arts manuals from the Mountain Sea Realm. Many shops sold martial arts manuals from the Mountain Sea Realm, and the prices were not exorbitant, affordable for most Mountain Sea Realm experts. However, after perusing the outlines of the manuals, Chen Fei didn¡¯t purchase any of them. The martial arts manuals sold in these shops were quite ordinary in quality, many of them not even comparable to the ones Chen Fei had obtained previously. At best, they were probably on par with the first manual he acquired, the Heavenly Heart Scripture. For someone like Chen Fei now, these manuals were of no use at all. As for the Eye Technique, it belonged to the category of secret techniques, and only one shop had it. However, the price was extremely high. After reading through the introduction of the technique, Chen Fei ultimately didn¡¯t make a purchase. While it could supplement some aspects of his Heavenly Eye, it was only a very small part, making the cost-effectiveness too low. Chen Fei still had a considerable amount of elemental stones on him now, but his daily consumption was also significant. With the proficiency of the Profound Demon Sword constantly increasing, the number of pills Chen Fei could consume daily would rise, and the amount of elemental stones consumed would be quite astonishing. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, as long as the Profound Demon Sword reached the level of Great Completion, and the innate talent Sword Mastery also reached Great Completion, and the supply of pills remained uninterrupted, Chen Fei would be able to condense the third divine palace within ten years, or even shorter. With a lifespan of seven hundred years in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei could condense the remaining seven divine palaces within a hundred years, reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. Although Chen Fei had always felt that the Profound Demon Sword was average, it was much weaker compared to the top-notch techniques of those elite sects. In an ordinary Mountain Sea Realm, the Profound Demon Sword was already considered an excellent technique, the topmost method that the vast majority of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators could access. As for bottlenecks, with the innate talent Sword Mastery and the Profound Demon Sword at Great Completion, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation would only encounter bottlenecks when breaking through from the mid-stage to the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, and then from the late stage to the pinnacle. Especially when breaking through from the late stage to the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, it would be a major hurdle. However, by that time, Chen Fei should have obtained new techniques and integrated them into the Profound Demon Sword. Not to mention, the inheritance of the Dream Shadow Master in the Strange Heart Realm was still there. In the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei would be capable of venturing into the Strange Heart Realm to obtain the Dream Shadow Stone. As for cultivation at other times, it would be smooth sailing. After leaving the shop in the south of the city, Chen Fei didn t rush to the Shanggong Hall. Instead, he found an inn to stay in. Living was not easy, and the prices in Feihuang City were very high. Without property in Feihuang City, it would be difficult for someone at the Body Tempering realm to stay for long. Dozens of miles away from the inn, in a luxurious courtyard, cups were raised and exchanged. If there were outsiders present, they would probably be surprised to see the people in the courtyard. There were exactly four individuals at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, with three sitting below and one seated at the top. The person at the top remained solemn, their eyes flickering with golden light from time to time. Though they were all at the same stage, the other three individuals showed great respect towards this person. ¡°Ha ha ha, Senior Brother Saint, guess who I saw in Feihuang City.¡± Suddenly, laughter echoed from outside the courtyard, followed by a figure appearing in the hall, another Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. ¡°Who is it?¡± Saint Xizhou sat on the side, looking somewhat puzzled at the newcomer. ¡°It¡¯s definitely someone Senior Brother Saint has been thinking about day and night,¡± Zeng Huaizheng laughed even louder. ¡°Oh? Senior Brother Saint, do you already have someone you admire?¡± Chi Shengsheng turned to look at Saint Xizhou, and the other three in the hall also looked at him with curiosity. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? I don¡¯t have anyone I¡¯ve been thinking about day and night!¡± Saint Xizhou¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Junior Brother Zeng, Senior Brother Saint cultivates the Heart¡¯s Desire Technique. You shouldn¡¯t joke like this.¡± Chi Shengsheng reprimanded Zeng Huaizheng. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°You¡¯re right, Senior Brother. I apologize for my mistake,¡± Zeng Huaizheng said, putting away his smile. He first nodded to Chi Shengsheng, then turned to Saint Xizhou. Zeng Huaizheng waved his hand, and a surge of elemental power formed a human-shaped figure. Zeng Huaizheng displayed an exquisite control over elemental power, and even though it was just elemental power, the human-shaped figure was incredibly lifelike, even mimicking some semblance of breath. Saint Xizhou looked at the figure, their already unpleasant expression turning even darker. Chapter 740 - No Gate to Hell No Gate to Hell Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon seeing Saint Xizhou¡¯s expression, others immediately understood that something must be amiss. However, Saint Xizhou remained cold and silent, prompting the others to glance towards Zeng Huaizheng. Saint Xizhou practiced a special secret technique called the ¡°Heart¡¯s Desire Technique.¡± This method doesn¡¯t cultivate elemental energy or mental power; it doesn¡¯t even enhance one¡¯s spiritual essence. However, the special aspect of the Heart¡¯s Desire Technique is that when cultivated to a certain level, it directly enhances the practitioner¡¯s insight. This effect is far more domineering than simply enhancing one¡¯s spiritual essence. However, the Heart¡¯s Desire Technique imposes strict requirements on one¡¯s aptitude. In the Heavenly Illusion Valley, only a few disciples can even grasp the basics of this technique. Moreover, cultivating the Heart¡¯s Desire Technique is not without its drawbacks. The deeper one comprehends this method, the more straightforward their temperament becomes. Ultimately, one¡¯s character aligns with the name of the technique; they act solely based on their feelings. What they deem right is right, and no amount of persuasion from others will sway them. At this moment, with Saint Xizhou remaining silent, the others naturally refrained from forcing him. ¡°The specific reason, I am unaware of it as well. Just some time ago, I was drinking with Senior Brother Xizhou, and he mentioned that this person was involved in dark practices and should be eradicated. So, I kept it in mind.¡± Zeng Huaizheng glanced at Saint Xizhou, seeing no objections, he continued with a smile, ¡°I didn¡¯t really think much of it at first. But unexpectedly, today within Feihuang City, I encountered this person.¡± As Zeng Huaizheng spoke, the figure formed by his elemental energy continued to transform, becoming increasingly lifelike, even perfectly mimicking the aura of the Mountain Sea Realm. The True Illusion Technique, while not considered the foremost orthodox technique of the Heavenly Illusion Valley, is among its most elite inheritances. It can vividly replicate anything seen and, during battles, achieve a profound state where truth and falsehood interchange seamlessly. ¡°This person is quite interesting. The aura he emits differs significantly from what Senior Brother described, indicating an attempt to conceal. However, this concealment is rather crude and wouldn¡¯t hold up under scrutiny.¡± Zeng Huaizheng shook his head, and the aura of the figure in his hand began to fluctuate, switching between two completely different energies. ¡°Clap, clap, clap!¡± Chi Shengsheng applauded lightly, with a hint of admiration on his face. He said, ¡°Junior Brother Zeng has indeed mastered the True Illusion Technique to such a level. This person is fortunate to encounter you, Junior Brother.¡± The others couldn¡¯t help but nod slightly. After all, if it were them, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to discern that the aura was a disguise. So, it wasn¡¯t that the person¡¯s method of concealment was too crude; it was just that they had encountered the more adept Zeng Huaizheng. ¡°Senior Brother Chi is overly kind,¡± Zeng Huaizheng waved his hand, but his eyes couldn¡¯t hide his satisfaction. ¡°I encountered this person over a year ago. At that time, he was pursuing another individual due to a dispute over treasures obtained from killing. The one being pursued sought my help, but this person was stubborn and unrepentant, completely oblivious to reason!¡± Saint Xizhou¡¯s voice suddenly rang out, his eyes narrowing as he looked at the figure in Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s hand. ¡°It seems this person is quite capable. Senior Brother Xizhou couldn¡¯t even kill him!¡± remarked someone nearby. ¡°Yes! I didn¡¯t expect this person to be so powerful. In my carelessness, I was even injured by him.¡± Saint Xizhou nodded, continuing, ¡°I had planned to continue cultivating for some time before seeking him out to eliminate him, to rid the people of this scourge. But I never expected him to come to Feihuang City. It¡¯s as if hell¡¯s gate has opened!¡± ¡°It seems Senior Brother Xizhou already has a plan,¡± Zeng Huaizheng smiled. ¡°Those who follow dark paths like this only bring harm upon the world!¡± Saint Xizhou declared firmly. ¡°Hahaha, if Senior Brother Xizhou decides to act, remember to call me!¡± Zeng Huaizheng laughed loudly, eager for action. ¡°If we¡¯re really going to kill him, it¡¯s better to have more people,¡± someone nearby reminded. It¡¯s not common for someone in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm to overpower Saint Xizhou in a one-on-one fight. If they¡¯re going to kill someone, they should do it decisively, leaving no room for error. ¡°Absolutely right!¡± the others nodded. No one cared whether what Saint Xizhou said was true or not, whether the person was truly following a dark path or committing crimes for treasures. None of that mattered. What mattered was that this person had injured Saint Xizhou, who was their fellow disciple of the Heavenly Illusion Valley, and that was sufficient. If it were any other time, they might have hesitated to accept Saint Xizhou¡¯s invitation to kill someone. But now, within Feihuang City, it was as if the target was within arm¡¯s reach. With five of them present, killing someone of the same level might not be easy, but it was certainly feasible. The Heavenly Illusion Valley, compared to the current Feihuang Sect, still held considerable strength because it had the foundation of a sacred place. Three thousand years ago, the Heavenly Illusion Valley was one of the few sacred places on the Middle Continent. That was the peak of its glory, when its reputation spread throughout the continent and even across the Boundless Sea. However, as the strong practitioners of the Heavenly Illusion Valley reached the end of their lives, and with no successors emerging, the valley naturally began to decline, and its status as a sacred place faded away. Nevertheless, even so, whether it¡¯s the foundation of the Heavenly Illusion Valley or the peak practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm present within the sect, they are still much stronger than other top forces. ¡°Now that we¡¯re still within Feihuang City, we should give face to the Feihuang Sect and refrain from acting within the city,¡± Chi Shengsheng reminded. While the Heavenly Illusion Valley surpasses the Feihuang Sect, they wouldn¡¯t want to needlessly provoke such a top force like the Feihuang Sect because it serves no purpose unless there are significant interests at stake. If they were to act within Feihuang City, it would be seen as disrespecting the Feihuang Sect, and such behavior would be foolish. ¡°That¡¯s only natural,¡± Saint Xizhou nodded. He was straightforward but understood the importance of weighing the situation. ¡°This person is likely just passing through Feihuang City temporarily and will leave after some time. We can deal with him then,¡± Zeng Huaizheng suggested. ¡°Among us, Junior Brother Zeng is the most suitable to monitor this person. We¡¯U trouble Junior Brother Zeng to keep an eye on him for a while,¡± Chi Shengsheng said, lifting a glass of wine from the table and taking a sip. ¡°Thankyou, Junior Brother Zeng,¡± Saint Xizhou stood up, bowing respectfully. ¡°We¡¯re all fellow brothers, there¡¯s no need for such formality,¡± Zeng Huaizheng waved his hand magnanimously, appearing somewhat pleased. Several tens of miles away at the inn, Chen Fei set up his surroundings with an array formation, then sat cross-legged to begin his day¡¯s cultivation. Continuous insights began to emerge in his sea of consciousness, as the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth was drawn into Chen Fei¡¯s body. The second Divine Palace had just condensed, but at this moment, it was already extremely stable, without any of the ethereal quality typical of other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm when they first breakthrough. The residual medicinal power of the Heavenly Rain Flower not only helped in the condensation of the second Divine Palace but also laid the foundation for the third Divine Palace. Now, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was focused on continuing to construct the Divine Palaces based on this foundation. The innate talent of the Sword Mastery shimmered with a faint light, guiding the cultivation of the Profound Demon Sword and the absorption and circulation of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The more Chen Fei utilized the talent of the Sword Mastery, the more he could perceive its profundity. At this moment, as he cultivated the Profound Demon Sword, in addition to continuous insights into the sword, Chen Fei¡¯s mind would also burst with other inspirations related to the Profound Demon Sword. These inspirations may not reveal much in the short term, but when accumulated to a certain degree, they can fundamentally alter and improve the way of cultivating the Profound Demon Sword. Over the years, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation has already been significantly enhanced in terms of talent. However, the appearance of the innate talent of the Sword Mastery has raised Chen Fei¡¯s talent in swordsmanship by a large margin once again. Because this increase was sudden, the contrast before and after became very obvious. ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s an enhanced version of this talent behind.¡± A thought subconsciously emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. However, even if there were talents stronger than the Sword Mastery, they would undoubtedly be in more distant places in the void. The requirements for one¡¯s spiritual depth would be too high. Unless Chen Fei cultivates some peerless sword technique and activates the internal world of Chen Fei himself, it would be possible to pull the talents from the distant void to the forefront, as was the case with several talents previously bestowed upon by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. After pondering for a moment, Chen Fei cleared his mind of distractions and wholeheartedly immersed himself in cultivation, enjoying the satisfaction of feeling his strength improving with each passing moment. The next day, at about 3 pm, after inquiring about some bounty-related matters, Chen Fei arrived outside the Shanggong Hall. ¡°I wonder, what brings the senior here?¡± As soon as Chen Fei stopped outside the Shanggong Hall, a steward from the Feihuang Sect immediately approached him. Chen Fei glanced at the steward, noting that he was at the early Combined Aperture Tempering realm, not particularly high in cultivation level. However, in the presence of Chen Fei, he displayed confidence without arrogance, a demeanor instilled by a powerful sect. ¡°I¡¯ve caught a member of the Black Divine Sect. I heard rewards can be obtained here,¡± Chen Fei said as he retrieved a black spherical object from his sleeve, the very one that had been sealed previously, indicating the captured member of the Black Divine Sect. The steward of the Feihuang Sect was momentarily stunned when he saw the sphere in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, then quickly ushered Chen Fei into the Shanggong Hall. In less than a moment, a powerful aura emerged outside the Shanggong Hall. Chen Fei turned to look and saw a tall figure approaching. Broad-shouldered and sturdy, Chen Fei looked up at the face and recognized him as Qu Shangzheng, the hall master of the Shanggong Hall, a late-stage practitioner of the Mountain Sea Realm. Even within the Feihuang Sect, he was a true authority figure. ¡°You want to exchange the Black Divine Sect member for a bounty?¡± Qu Shangzheng came to stand before Chen Fei, straightforwardly asking without any pleasantries. ¡°Yes.¡± Chen Fei stood up, took out the black spherical object from his hand, and stimulated the seal with his elemental energy. The surface of the black sphere rippled slightly, and one could vaguely see something moving within it. At the same time, a strange aura emanated from it, filling the Shanggong Hall. Qu Shangzheng sensed the aura and his eyes lit up slightly. With this aura alone, apart from a member of the Black Divine Sect, no other creature could imitate it. Chen Fei handed over the black sphere, and Qu Shangzheng took it, sensing the sealing technique. He glanced at Chen Fei with some surprise. Compared to the clever sealing techniques used by others who claimed bounties, Chen Fei¡¯s sealing technique was straightforward and forceful, which was quite rare. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°What do you want in exchange?¡± Confirming that it was indeed a member of the Black Divine Sect, Qu Shangzheng put away the black sphere and looked at Chen Fei. ¡°I want a powerful sword technique!¡± Most spiritual materials were not lacking for Chen Fei, though he wouldn¡¯t mind having Heavenly Rain Flowers. But the value of a member of the Black Divine Sect couldn¡¯t even exchange for a Heavenly Rain Flower. ¡°A technique?¡± Qu Shangzheng pondered Chen Fei¡¯s request for a moment before nodding. In less than a moment, three jade slips were placed in front of Chen Fei. Chapter 741 - Sacred Land’s Unique Skill Sacred Land¡¯s Unique Skill Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This is an overview of three sword techniques. You can take a look, choose one, and then I¡¯ll have someone provide you with the complete technique.¡± Qu Shangzheng looked at Chen Fei and said with a smile. Compared to giving treasures from heaven and earth, Qu Shangzheng was even more willing to provide techniques. After all, techniques like these, as long as they weren¡¯t the core inheritance of a sect, wouldn¡¯t pose much of a problem if spread. It¡¯s not that the techniques had no value, but they had better options in their hands. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei bowed to Qu Shangzheng, picked up the first jade slip from the table, and delved into it with a trace of his mind. After a moment, Chen Fei put down the jade slip and picked up the second one. The jade slips only contained a brief overview of the techniques, briefly explaining their characteristics and the effects that could be achieved through cultivation. Therefore, in less than a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei had finished reviewing the last jade slip. ¡°How about it, which one do you want?¡± Qu Shangzheng asked. ¡°Are these the only three? Are there any others?¡± Chen Fei looked up at Qu Shangzheng. These three sword techniques, just based on the overview, were actually quite good, much stronger than any technique Chen Fei had obtained before. In the past, Chen Fei would have been satisfied. But now, with all of Chen Fei¡¯s previous techniques melted into the panel and the emergence of the Profound Demon Sword, it surpassed these three techniques by far. Choosing any of these three and continuing to merge them into the Profound Demon Sword wouldn¡¯t bring about much change, at most just adding a little extra embellishment. In that case, Chen Fei might as well choose treasures from heaven and earth, which would be more cost-effective. ¡°These three are already quite good. Sometimes, better techniques don t necessarily yield better results.¡± Qu Shangzheng said, his brows slightly furrowed, implying that Chen Fei shouldn¡¯t aim too high. True top-notch techniques require exceptional talent to cultivate. Even if an average person were to obtain those top-notch techniques, they might only remain at the introductory stage for their whole life. ¡°Thank you for the reminder!¡± Chen Fei nodded, his right hand forming a sword gesture as he casually slashed forward. A flash of sword intent passed, causing a slight tremor in the energy of the room before returning to calm, as if nothing had happened. Qu Shangzheng¡¯s brows twitched slightly, casting a somewhat surprised glance at Chen Fei. Qu Shangzheng, at the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, possessed unquestionable strength. Being in a top-notch sect like the Feihuang Sect, his vision and perspective naturally surpassed those of ordinary practitioners at the Mountain Sea Realm. Although Chen Fei¡¯s previous sword strike was casual, it revealed quite a lot. Initially dissatisfied with the three jade slips on the table, Qu Shangzheng had felt that Chen Fei was too arrogant, which somewhat displeased him. However, upon reconsideration, he acknowledged that this young practitioner at the Mountain Sea Realm indeed had some skills. At least, judging from the level of proficiency displayed in that previous sword strike and the depth of comprehension of the technique, it was definitely not low. Thus, Chen Fei¡¯s disregard for those three jade slips was somewhat understandable. ¡°A sealed subordinate of the Black Divine, while valuable, can only be exchanged for techniques at this level at most. As for the better techniques, the Feihuang Sect does not disseminate them,¡± Qu Shangzheng continued, looking at Chen Fei. ¡°It¡¯s not just us; the situation is the same in other parts of the Middle Continent. Top-tier inheritances are already held by various sects, he explained further. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. Despite feeling somewhat disappointed, he knew that what Qu Shangzheng said was true. Feihuang City was already one of the prominent cities in the Middle Continent. After all, the strength of the Feihuang Sect spoke for itself. The only entities that could surpass Feihuang City were the Sacred Lands and the former sacred sects. While the resources might be richer within the cities where the Sacred Lands were located, when it came to techniques, the outcome would not vary much. A top-tier inheritance could sometimes cultivate a top-tier powerhouse, and every sect guarded these inheritances very closely. Unless you joined our sect, it was almost impossible for outsiders to obtain such inheritances. There might be slim chances, but they were rare. ¡°Or if you¡¯re willing to join our Feihuang Sect as a guest, there are other techniques that can be passed down,¡± Qu Shangzheng said, looking at Chen Fei. At the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm and capable of sealing a subordinate of the Black Divine, whether through collaboration with others or independently, Chen Fei was qualified to become a guest of the Feihuang Sect. ¡°A guest?¡± Chen Fei was slightly surprised at Qu Shangzheng¡¯s words, then shook his head. As a guest, although you could receive techniques, it didn¡¯t mean that the sect would immediately provide you with them upon entry. You would have to contribute something, usually in the form of contributions points, to exchange for them. This was the case for almost every sect or faction, regardless of size. After all, without merit, there was no reward. Things given too easily wouldn¡¯t be valued, and this applied to guests as well. Moreover, once you took on the role of a guest, you couldn¡¯t leave the Feihuang Sect in the short term. If there was any danger to the sect, guests had to step up immediately. It could be said that becoming a guest would greatly impact both freedom and personal safety. For Chen Fei, the cost-benefit ratio was too low for the sake of slightly better techniques. ¡°Do you have any incomplete top-tier inheritances?¡± Chen Fei suddenly asked. Initially, seeing Chen Fei politely decline the offer to become a guest, Qu Shangzheng had been ready to present a list of other treasures that could be exchanged. But upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s question, Qu Shangzheng couldn¡¯t help but pause. Incomplete top-tier inheritances? The Feihuang Sect did have them, indeed. Despite being a top-tier power, the Feihuang Sect had never stopped collecting various techniques. Whether out of vigilance or the desire for continuous improvement, they always sought to progress further. While the Feihuang Sect had strong internal technique inheritances, there was always the possibility that external techniques could provide new insights. The Middle Continent was vast, and over the years, many powers had risen and fallen. Besides the few ancient Sacred Lands, there were numerous powers that had faded into obscurity over time. Often, the techniques from these vanished Sacred Lands or the legacy of fallen top-tier powers became the focus of the Feihuang Sect¡¯s collection efforts. However, it was a pity that most of what they collected were incomplete techniques, with very few being complete. Moreover, these complete techniques were often quite ordinary, with relatively low value. Nevertheless, the collection efforts continued because sometimes new insights could be found within these incomplete inheritances. However, these incomplete techniques were suitable for top-tier powers like theirs. They had enough manpower and time to deal with such meticulous matters. For the vast majority of practitioners at the Mountain Sea Realm, the practical significance of incomplete inheritances was too low. Imagine practicing halfway only to find no follow-up methods available. How frustrating would that be? Moreover, the insights provided in the inheritance couldn¡¯t be converted into combat power in the short term. If one were to expend energy on this, hundreds of years could pass in the blink of an eye, and the hope of advancing further on the martial path would seem almost impossible. ¡°incomplete sword inheritance?¡± Qu Shangzheng confirmed with a question. ¡°Yes, a top-tier inheritance is required,¡± Chen Fei nodded. Since complete inheritances were unavailable, Chen Fei could only settle for second best. With the panel at his disposal, he could always find quality through quantity. ¡°Alright!¡± Qu Shangzheng thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement. Although Qu Shangzheng thought Chen Fei¡¯s choice of incomplete techniques was unwise, it was the other party¡¯s decision, and he didn¡¯t have the inclination to dissuade him. Ultimately, the relationship between the two was purely transactional. Chen Fei sold the subordinate of the Black Divine, and in return, the Feihuang Sect provided corresponding rewards. That was all. In less than a moment, two jade slips were placed in front of Chen Fei. He focused a trace of his mind and delved into them. The Samsara Reincarnation Sword! It was the flagship technique of the once-renowned Samsara Sword Sect on the Middle Continent. However the Samsara Sword Sect had disintegrated thousands of years ago. Today, there were only a few small sects on the Middle Continent that claimed to be descendants of the Samsara Sword Sect. When Chen Fei read about various events on the Middle Continent before, he had some impression of the Samsara Sword Sect. At its peak, the Samsara Sword Sect had six practitioners at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. Many even predicted that the Samsara Sword Sect was likely to produce practitioners at the Sun Moon Realm, elevating it to the status of a Sacred Land. One of the most famous battles of the Samsara Sword Sect was when those six pinnacle Mountain Sea Realm practitioners formed the Samsara Sword Formation and directly withstood an attack from a Fifth-Tier Monster King without retreating. Of course, it was only one attack. If another attack had followed, all six pinnacle Mountain Sea Realm practitioners of the Samsara Sword Sect would have perished if the practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm from the human race had not arrived in time. However, the disparity between the Sun Moon Realm and the Mountain Sea Realm was immense. For six practitioners to withstand an attack from a Monster King was enough to immortalize the Samsara Sword Sect in history. But it was regrettable that such a powerful sect eventually became history, and even its flagship technique, the Samsara Reincarnation Sword, was now in a state of disrepair. According to the information on the jade slip, the Feihuang Sect¡¯s version of the Samsara Reincarnation Sword was less than twenty percent complete. It was possible to cultivate up to the third divine palace, but there was no hope for further advancement. To break through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, one would need to change to another technique. This meant starting from scratch with a new technique, wasting a considerable amount of time. Alternatively, one could have the talent to integrate other techniques into the Samsara Reincarnation Sword. However, this was much more difficult than re-comprehending a new technique from scratch. With the energy and talent required, it was better to comprehend a slightly weaker technique to elevate one¡¯s realm as soon as possible. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei remained composed, placing down the jade slip in his hand and picking up another one, probing his mind into it. The Purple Sky Thunder Technique! Using the Purple Sky Thunder as a sword, it could vanquish demons and suppress evil. With full force, a single strike would rain thunder within a radius of several miles. The Purple Sky Thunder Technique was a legacy of the Sacred Land, Purple Sky Sect. Although it wasn¡¯t the flagship technique of the sect, its power surpassed that of the flagship techniques of many other top-tier sects. For instance, the Purple Sky Thunder Technique was stronger than the Feihuang Sect¡¯s flagship technique, showcasing the might of a Sacred Land. The fact that the Feihuang Sect could obtain the Purple Sky Thunder Technique indicated that the Purple Sky Sect had already been erased from the records of the Middle Continent. Chapter 742 - Higher Than the Heavens Higher Than the Heavens Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In terms of reputation, the Sacred Land Purple Sky Sect was definitely much stronger than the Samsara Sword Sect. The Sacred Land Purple Sky Sect also dissipated tens of thousands of years ago, much earlier than the Samsara Sword Sect. The grand achievements of the Sacred Lands were countless. Just the name of the Sacred Land was enough to explain everything. However, the dissolution of the Purple Sky Sect was somewhat different from other Sacred Land sites. The Purple Sky Sect was wiped out overnight at its peak. No one knew what happened that night, or what kind of power could erase a sect with a Sun Moon Realm powerhouse in such a short time. Those from that era didn¡¯t know, and now, thousands of years later, no one naturally knew either. Perhaps the ancient Sacred Land sites today would know what happened back then. Compared to the Samsara Reincarnation Sword, the Purple Sky Thunder Technique was even more broken, unable to even reach twenty percent of its completeness. At least the Samsara Reincarnation Sword could be cultivated to the third Divine Palace, while the Purple Sky Thunder Technique, cultivated to the second Divine Palace, had already reached its limit. ¡°So, which technique did you want?¡± Qu Shangzheng looked at Chen Fei and smiled. Within the Feihuang Sect, there were actually quite a few incomplete techniques, and the completeness of these two techniques was still acceptable. It could be said that Qu Shangzheng did not deceive Chen Fei in this matter. Or in Qu Shangzheng¡¯s eyes, the fact that Chen Fei himself requested incomplete techniques was already too demanding. Chen Fei pondered. The Samsara Reincarnation Sword was more complete, while the Purple Sky Thunder Technique was of a higher level. The key point was that in the latter part of the Purple Sky Thunder Technique, there were some higher-level martial arts concepts. These martial arts concepts couldn¡¯t be used in actual cultivation, but they could provide martial artists with some food for thought. The Feihuang Sect sometimes valued these incomplete techniques precisely for these concepts, to see if they could bring about some changes in their own techniques. ¡°Purple Sky Thunder Technique!¡± Chen Fei looked up at Qu Shangzheng. ¡°Good!¡± Qu Shangzheng tapped a jade ornament at his waist. A quarter of an hour later, a steward of the Feihuang Sect brought a jade slip to the Shanggong Hall and handed it to Qu Shangzheng. Qu Shangzheng waved his right hand, removed the seal on the jade slip, confirmed that the contents were correct, and then handed it to Chen Fei. Chen Fei took it and probed into the jade slip with his consciousness. Half an hour later, Chen Fei withdrew his consciousness from the jade slip. ¡°Discovered technique: Purple Sky Thunder Technique (Incomplete)!¡± A prompt appeared on the panel, and a hint of a smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s face. ¡°How is it?¡± Qu Shangzheng stood by for half an hour without showing impatience. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei bowed. Obtaining techniques of this level, even if they were incomplete, was extremely difficult in the marketplace. Chen Fei would have to try his luck in the cities of those Sacred Land lands, where he might find something worthwhile. Certainly, he wouldn¡¯t be able to obtain complete top-notch inheritances; he could only resort to such alternative methods. ¡°As long as you¡¯re satisfied. If there are any Black Divine subordinates next time, feel free to come and exchange,¡± Qu Shangzheng nodded. ¡°Definitely!¡± Chen Fei looked at Qu Shangzheng. In fact, he wanted to inquire about information regarding the Black Divine, but such confidential matters were unlikely to be freely discussed by the Feihuang Sect. The rumors circulating outside only portrayed the Black Divine as an extremely powerful monster, and any other information was scarce. Chen Fei had been to the Black Divine Domain and knew that the Black Divine couldn¡¯t simply be described as a powerful monster. However, it was evident that the Feihuang Sect was unwilling to disclose more information. Moreover, the effort they put into collecting Black Divine subordinates surely served some undisclosed purpose. The heavenly materials and earthly treasures used for rewards were not low in value; otherwise, Wu Renxu and the others wouldn¡¯t have been so crazy about them. After exchanging pleasantries for a moment, Chen Fei took his leave. Qu Shangzheng watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure, shaking his head slightly, then disappeared into the Shanggong Hall. Qu Shangzheng didn¡¯t bother to investigate why Chen Fei chose incomplete techniques. Every powerful martial artist believed themselves to be unique. Perhaps this young martial artist wanted to try whether he could complete the missing parts of the technique on his own. Dreams may be lofty, but this matter had nothing to do with Qu Shangzheng anymore. Chen Fei returned straight to the inn, activated all the formations inside the room, and eagerly sat down cross-legged. ¡°Merge!¡± ¡°Discovered technique: Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword!¡± The proficiency of the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword slipped again. Originally, the proficiency of the Profound Demon Sword was nearing perfection, but now it had regressed to the level of initial mastery. Judging solely from the proficiency, after fusing with the Purple Sky Thunder Technique, the new technique had at least improved by one level compared to before. If the Profound Demon Sword was considered among the better techniques of the ordinary Mountain Sea Realm techniques before, then the current Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword should not be inferior to the branch techniques of those top sects. It certainly couldn¡¯t match the level of the main sect techniques, but undoubtedly, it had taken a new step forward. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword -> Profound Demon Sword!¡± Once again, there was an expenditure of elemental stones, but compared to the advancement in the level of the technique, this simplification cost was negligible. Chen Fei activated the Profound Demon Sword, and insights from the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword appeared in his mind. The Sword Mastery talent glimmered faintly, and insights began to emerge incessantly. Chen Fei continued to operate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique, gathering insights from all three techniques. He was completely immersed in his cultivation. Several miles away, Zeng Huaizheng sat in a tavern, looking in the direction of the inn as he sipped his drink. Tracking a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator was naturally no easy task. Even though Zeng Huaizheng was confident in himself, he wouldn¡¯t monitor too closely, as it could easily alert the vigilance of a Mountain Sea Realm soul. ¡°So he even went to the Shanggong Hall. Seems like he got something good.¡± Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s face bore a smile. If luck was on their side, this item would belong to their group later on. Among them, he was the one who worked the hardest and achieved the most. If there was any good stuff, it would probably end up in his hands in the end. With that thought, Zeng poured himself another drink and continued sipping. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two months had passed. Chen Fei was still in Feihuang City, and he hadn¡¯t even left the inn. Originally, Chen Fei¡¯s plan was to return to Thousand Geese City directly after obtaining what he needed in Feihuang City. However, with the improvement of the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword, Chen Fei found himself involuntarily immersed in it, hesitating to leave. The enhancement provided by the innate Sword Mastery to all sword techniques gave Chen Fei a sense of exhilaration in his practice. In just two months of cultivation, the proficiency of the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword had skyrocketed from the initial mastery stage to the late mastery stage, an astonishing speed. Of course, this was also related to Chen Fei¡¯s recent continuous improvement in the innate Sword Mastery. Being able to enhance his talent simply by wielding his sword made cultivation extremely easy for Chen Fei. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant still had a considerable distance to reach the Great Completion level, but the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique was only a short distance away from reaching it. In the end, Chen Fei decided to directly cultivate the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique to the Great Completion level before returning to Thousand Geese City. By then, on the way back, if the timing was right, perhaps he could directly condense a clone of the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei immersed himself in the rapid progress of his techniques, while Zeng Huaizheng, several miles away, seemed somewhat somber in recent times. Zeng Huaizheng had initially thought that Chen Fei would leave Feihuang City in a short time, but it had already been two months. It seemed as if Chen Fei regarded that inn as his own territory and was reluctant to leave. While it was understandable to purchase various heavenly materials and earthly treasures within Feihuang City, what kind of state was it to cultivate in seclusion within an inn? It was as if he intended to settle in Feihuang City for the long term, but if he truly intended to do so, wouldn¡¯t he buy a courtyard or something similar? The key point was that Zeng Huaizheng now suspected that Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t leave in the short term and instead planned to continue cultivating in the inn. Not only was Zeng Huaizheng impatient, but the other four from the Heavenly Illusion Valley were also annoyed by Chen Fei¡¯s actions. They had come to Feihuang City for a specific purpose, which had already been accomplished. In normal circumstances, they would have already gone elsewhere to continue their training. But now, because Chen Fei refused to leave the city, they were forced to wait in Feihuang City, unable to go anywhere. Several tens of miles away from the inn, in the courtyard of the Heavenly Illusion Valley. ¡°How is it? Any signs of him leaving?¡± Saint Xizhou quickly asked when he saw Zeng Huaizheng return. ¡°Not a step out of the city!¡± Zeng Huaizheng said firmly. ¡°When the time comes to kill him, we¡¯ll make sure to give him a thorough beating!¡± Qi Yunhong gritted his teeth. ¡°Perhaps we should inform the Feihuang Sect, saying that we¡¯re going to capture an enemy who might be operating within the city,¡± suggested Cheng Haixiong. Two months might not seem long, but to them, killing Chen Fei was just a small matter. To be stuck here for such a trivial reason, and not knowing when it would end, made them feel frustrated. ¡°This kid sold a Black Divine subordinate to the Feihuang Sect, so there¡¯s some connection between them. If he leaves the city, the Feihuang Sect won¡¯t interfere. But within the city, they won¡¯t allow us to act like this,¡± Zeng Huaizheng explained, shaking his head. In Feihuang City, they weren¡¯t allowed to engage in combat, let alone such open aggression between Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, which would be like slapping the Feihuang Sect in the face. ¡°We need to find a way to lure him out of Feihuang City!¡± Qi Yunhong suggested. ¡°Either way, it¡¯s just a matter of a few months. There¡¯s no need to be so anxious,¡± Chi Shengsheng said. Compared to the other four, Chi Shengsheng was the calmest. ¡°But¡­¡± Zeng Huaizheng was about to speak when he suddenly turned his head towards the east. Chi Shengsheng noticed it slightly earlier than Zeng Huaizheng did. As the two turned their heads, the others looked over belatedly. The formations of Feihuang City suddenly rose, causing everyone in the city to pause their activities and look up at the sky in confusion. The next moment, several figures rose from the central area of Feihuang City and arrived outside the formations, gazing ahead. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Several dozen miles away from Feihuang City, two streaks of light flew towards the city. Behind the two streaks of light, there were dozens of dark shadows following closely, their imposing killing intent palpable even from several miles away. ¡°It¡¯s Qiu Zeshengfrom the Saint Yan Sect, along with Di Lingjian, Xu Jinglun!¡± Someone within Feihuang Sect recognized the identities of the two figures. Luan Qinghui, the Sect Master of Feihuang Sect, glanced past Qiu Zesheng and the others towards the dark shadows. With fish-like bodies, snake-like heads, and six legs, their eyes were narrow like horse ears. These monsters were drooling, crazily chasing after Qiu Zesheng and his companion, even though they were several miles away. Two dignified late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, currently weakened and heavily injured, would likely be on the brink of death if this were not Feihuang Sect. Chapter 743 - Looking Down on Those of the Same Level Looking Down on Those of the Same Level Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This aura, are they under the command of the Black Divine?¡± someone questioned. ¡°No, but they are similar to the Black Divine¡¯s subordinates,¡± replied another. Luan Qinghui furrowed his brows slightly and said in a deep voice, ¡°Some things from the past are beginning to emerge one after another!¡± Chen Fei stood on the rooftop of the inn, a faint light flickering at his brow, allowing him to see the appearance of those monsters dozens of miles away. Subconsciously, Chen Fei also thought these were subordinates of the Black Divine, because these monsters were vastly different from other monsters on the Middle Continent. They were more chaotic and frenzied, somewhat resembling those in the Strange Heart Realm if one had to make a comparison. However, Chen Fei soon noticed the differences between these monsters and the Black Divine¡¯s subordinates. Although both were chaotic and frenzied, these monsters exhibited a hint of radiant characteristics in their spiritual qualities. With fish bodies, snake heads, and six limbs, the sharp teeth in their mouths could be sensed even from such a distance, dripping with saliva at this moment. It seemed inconceivable to associate them with radiant characteristics. Yet, in this contradiction, frenzy and order were directly fused together in these monsters. ¡°What on earth are these things?¡± Chen Fei narrowed his eyes slightly. At this moment, other cultivators within Feihuang City also gradually discerned the appearance of those monsters outside the city. Feihuang City was one of the largest cities within tens of thousands of miles, regularly attracting numerous practitioners at the Mountain Sea Realms, not to mention the considerable number at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Though the distance of dozens of miles was considerable, with careful observation, one could still discern some things. Outside Feihuang City, ¡°Bringing these monsters here without authorization was the only option we had. We hope for forgiveness,¡± Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun flew to the front of the Feihuang Sect and others, bowing their heads and apologizing. Stirring up trouble like this, at any time, would warrant direct execution without question. However, if Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun hadn¡¯t acted this way, they probably wouldn¡¯t survive today. Hence, despite knowing it would incur the enmity of others, the two eventually fled to Feihuang City for their lives. Because within thousands of miles around, only Feihuang City had the capability to rescue them. After this matter is settled, we will naturally hold you accountable for your actions,¡± Luan Qinghui glanced at Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun, his tone stern. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the two were at the late stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, Luan Qinghui would probably have executed them with a single sword strike long ago. For now, they had to deal with the monsters in front of them first, and settle scores afterward. If Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun failed to provide satisfactory answers later, it would be difficult for them to leave Feihuang City, even if the Saint Yan Sect were to intervene. From afar, those monsters, upon seeing the formidable formation of the Feihuang Sect, showed no signs of retreat. They continued to charge forward, their sharp killing intent enveloping the area for miles around. ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± When the monsters were still several miles away from Feihuang City, suddenly a series of dense metallic clangs rang out. All the monsters froze in mid-air, and hundreds of brown tree roots pierced through their bodies. The Tree King of Feihuang City had directly taken action. With a canopy spanning dozens of miles, the range of these tree roots beneath Feihuang City far exceeded this area. Be careful, this won¡¯t kill these monsters!¡± Qiu Zesheng hurriedly warned. The strength of these dozens of monsters was probably at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Although their numbers were sufficient, Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun¡¯s strength shouldn¡¯t have been pushed to this extent. As soon as Qiu Zesheng finished speaking, dozens of motionless monsters suddenly struggled violently, then burst apart. However, the monsters that burst apart didn¡¯t disappear. Instead, they completely adhered to the tree roots. These roots, which even spiritual treasures found challenging to cut through, were corroded instantly, changing from brown to black. Moreover, this black layer spread astonishingly fast toward the roots¡¯ base. In the blink of an eye, it had spread beneath the soil layer. Sensing the anomaly, the Tree King directly severed hundreds of its roots. The corrupted roots then transformed into black mist, completely absorbed into the bodies of dozens of monsters. Not only did the monsters¡¯ shattered bodies return to their original state, but their strength also seemed to have increased slightly. Seeing this scene before them, the people in mid-air couldn¡¯t help but feel a jolt in their hearts. If any one of them had sustained such injuries, they would not only have faced immediate death, but severe injuries would have been unavoidable. Yet, these monsters not only emerged unscathed but also seemingly gained strength. Luan Qinghui furrowed his brows, and the long sword in his hand suddenly leaped up. A sword shadow pierced through the sky, and in the blink of an eye, it traversed the bodies of several monsters. With Luan Qinghui¡¯s peakMountain Sea Realm cultivation, killing monsters at the early stage of the Fourth-Tier might not have been effortless, but these monsters would find it challenging to evade his attacks. If conventional methods couldn¡¯t kill these monsters, then they would directly obliterate their souls. In realms above the Fourth-Tier, many techniques struggled to inflict harm because they only targeted the surface level, leaving the deeper soul largely unharmed. Luan Qinghui¡¯s strike was aimed at both the soul and the body. As the sword shadows dissipated, most of the monsters wounded by them vanished into the wind. However, before the people of Feihuang City could rejoice, dozens of monsters emitted a black light, directly enveloping an area of about a mile. As the black light dissipated, those few monsters that had just been heavily injured had already returned to normal. The only difference was that their strength had slightly regressed. Luan Qinghui¡¯s approach wasn¡¯t wrong, and it indeed had some effect, but its effectiveness wasn¡¯t as potent as everyone had imagined. ¡°These monsters are united in purpose. We either cut them open one by one or annihilate them with overwhelming force!¡± Luan Qinghui¡¯s expression regained its calmness. As long as they could kill them, the problem wouldn¡¯t be significant. At most, it would shift from annihilation to attrition. If they were in any other place in the wilderness, they probably wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the monsters¡¯ onslaught. Even if they managed to endure, the losses would be devastating. But now, they were in Feihuang City, where they held the advantage. ¡°Form ranks!¡± With a low shout, Luan Qinghui, leading by example, charged toward the monsters, accompanied by another peakMountain Sea Realm cultivator. The other practitioners of Feihuang City closely followed suit. Below, the Tree King extended thousands of roots, covering the sky and earth, absorbing all the spiritual energy within dozens of miles around the monsters. Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun followed closely behind, joining in the slaughter of these monsters. Inside Feihuang City, everyone watched the scene before them with undivided attention, not daring to blink. On the inn¡¯s eaves, Chen Fei returned to the room and continued to meditate in a cross-legged position. These monsters were extremely troublesome, but the strongest among them only reached the early stage of the Fourth-Tier. No matter how long the battle lasted, they couldn¡¯t outlast the numerous Mountain Sea Realm practitioners of Feihuang Sect, let alone the overwhelmingly powerful Tree King beneath their feet. When Chen Fei came to Feihuang City, he merely sensed the Tree King¡¯s strength, but he hadn¡¯t expected it to be this formidable. Feihuang Sect boasted two peak Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, but the most formidable force was this Tree King. Even if both peak Mountain Sea Realm cultivators of Feihuang Sect attacked together, they probably wouldn¡¯ t be able to overcome the Tree King. The only flaw of this Tree King was probably its mobility. Unless the Tree King was willing to forsake its thick roots, but if it did so, its strength would decrease significantly, making it no different from an ordinary Fourth-Tier peak monster. Each had its own strengths and weaknesses. At least within the territory of Feihuang City, there were few below the Fourth- Tier who could match the Tree King. Chen Fei could rest assured and retreat to his room, but being as composed as Chen Fei was, was indeed rare. At this moment, most people inside Feihuang City were nervously watching the situation outside. After all, it had been many years since Feihuang Sect mobilized all its Mountain Sea Realm practitioners, and even required the direct intervention of the Tree King. Thus, it was inevitable for them to feel tense at this moment. They feared the genuine possibility of Feihuang City being breached, which would truly be a disaster. In the courtyard where Heavenly Illusion Valley¡¯s group resided, they also observed that Feihuang City was safe and returned to their rooms one after another. ¡°These monsters are truly formidable. I wonder how much research our sect has conducted on them,¡± Zeng Huaizheng whispered. Almost all the top forces on the Middle Continent were offering rewards for subordinates of the Black Divine. While doing so might serve to stabilize the Middle Continent to some extent, the main motivation was likely to study the Black Divine¡¯s subordinates and, by extension, the Black Divine itself. ¡°It¡¯s not that easy. Even those sacred places haven¡¯t made any significant progress, right?¡± Cheng Haixiong shook his head. ¡°The monsters outside the city just now probably don¡¯t belong to the Black Divine. Could there be other entities similar to the Black Divine?¡± Saint Xizhou furrowed his brow. Zeng Huaizheng harbored the same doubts and turned to look at Chi Shengsheng. Among them, Chi Shengsheng was undoubtedly the one who knew the most secrets within the sect. Although all were at the Mountain Sea Realm, there were still many differences among practitioners at this level. Chi Shengsheng, who condensed three Divine Palaces, was particularly notable. What¡¯s more crucial was that Chi Shengsheng now possessed two talents. To condense three Divine Palaces and possess two talents¡ªthis was something only the geniuses of sacred places could achieve, and Chi Shengsheng had accomplished it. Just based on this, Chi Shengsheng stood out prominently within Heavenly Illusion Valley. However, compared to true geniuses of sacred places, Chi Shengsheng was still somewhat lacking. This was because their second talent didn¡¯t ultimately meet their satisfaction. At that time, time was pressing, and Chi Shengsheng couldn¡¯t afford to be picky. So, compared to the first talent, Chi Shengsheng¡¯s second talent was relatively ordinary. But even if it was ordinary, it was still a talent, capable of exerting a significant influence on one¡¯s combat prowess. Moreover, with two talents, when condensing the fifth Divine Palace, Chi Shengsheng also gained the qualification to continue venturing into the void and selecting new talents. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only One step ahead, step by step, Chi Shengsheng had already far surpassed the vast majority of practitioners at the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°As for monsters like the Black Divine, on the Middle Continent, there is more than one such existence. What do you think caused the disappearance of those top forces, even the sacred places, thousands of years ago?¡± Chi Shengsheng shook their head. Chi Shengsheng recalled some of the records within the sect, their gaze flickering. If those records were true, it was simply a calamity for the Middle Continent thousands of years ago. In the past, after thousands of years had passed, these monsters reemerged. But the top sects on the Middle Continent were already cautious and vigilant about them. Unlike in the past, they were not ignorant of these monsters and had taken precautions against them. Chapter 744 - This Child Should Be Executed! This Child Should Be Executed! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The battle outside Feihuang City lasted for nearly an hour before finally drawing to a close. A total of forty-six monsters were counted, with forty-one slain and five sealed by the Feihuang Sect for future use. Two peak-level practitioners from the Mountain Sea Realm, a Fourth-Tier peak-level Tree King, several late-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioners, along with dozens of early-stage practitioners, such top-notch forces unexpectedly took such a long time to deal with. This clearly indicates the tenacity of these monsters. If it were any other group of Mountain Sea Realm practitioners or monsters, facing the might of the Feihuang Sect, they would likely be vanquished in less than fifteen minutes. Luan Qinghui stood in mid-air, about to lead everyone back to Feihuang City, when suddenly he turned his head to the southeast. There, Luan Qinghui sensed a fleeting presence, similar to the monsters just encountered, yet undoubtedly much stronger in power. ¡°Where did you all go, and how many monsters are there?¡± Luan Qinghui turned to Qiu Zesheng and Xu Jinglun, his voice deep. ¡°We went to the Qingxu Gorge! We sensed something amiss and quickly retreated. These were the monsters chasing us at the time,¡± Qiu Zesheng stepped forward, bowing respectfully. Luan Qinghui furrowed his brow slightly. Qingxu Gorge was tens of thousands of miles away from here. Normally, if there were other monsters present, they would have intercepted Qiu Zesheng and the others, making it impossible for them to flee such a long distance and arrive here. But Luan Qinghui was confident in his perception of the presence he had just sensed. With this in mind, Luan Qinghui turned to his junior brother, Shi Zijin, one of the only two peak-level practitioners in the Feihuang Sect. Reserved and seldom smiling, Shi Zijin was truly the backbone of the Feihuang Sect. Understanding Luan Qinghui¡¯s intent, Shi Zijin nodded. He had also sensed the presence of a monster to the southeast, but by the time he tried to lock onto it, the presence had vanished. Luan Qinghui pondered. He wanted to pursue and investigate, but he feared it might be a ploy to lure them away. Even with the difficulty they faced against the Fourth-Tier early-stage monster, the situation would only be more complicated with other monsters of similar strength. ¡°Return to the city!¡± Luan Qinghui commanded, leading everyone back to Feihuang City. Though the Feihuang Sect was powerful, they were not willing to face the monsters alone. The defensive formation of Feihuang City remained open, leading the residents to initially assume it was out of caution by the Feihuang Sect, to prevent any unexpected occurrences. It wasn¡¯t until a moment later that the Feihuang Sect issued a public notice. ¡°Fear not, for there are still monsters lurking outside the city. The city shall remain closed for one month, and no one shall be allowed to enter or exit!¡± Upon seeing the notice, everyone finally understood that the situation was far from over. The closure of Feihuang City didn¡¯t affect Chen Fei much; he continued his cultivation in seclusion within the inn. Thousands of miles away in Thousand Geese City, all was calm. Thousand Geese City was already a remote location in the Middle Continent, with relatively scarce resources due to its isolation. However, fewer people paid attention to it, including monsters and monsters. Moreover, with two Mountain Sea Realm practitioners and a monster king within the city, under normal circumstances, they were sufficient to protect Thousand Geese City from any disturbances. A month passed in the blink of an eye, and nothing happened outside Feihuang City. After reporting to the Qingyan Sacred Land, they immediately dispatched personnel to Qingxu Gorge, only to find no monsters there. Representatives from the Qingyan Sacred Land arrived at Feihuang City and, along with Luan Qinghui, conducted a thorough investigation around the city¡¯s perimeter, yet found no trace of any monsters. It seemed as if those monsters had once again concealed themselves, just as they had hidden in Qingxu Gorge before. Several days later, representatives from the Qingyan Sacred Land departed, taking away one sealed monster. Feihuang City continued its closure for another ten days, confirming that there were indeed no issues before lifting the city¡¯s lockdown. Inside the Yixiang Tavern, Zeng Huaizheng looked towards the inn several miles away. With the lifting of the lockdown in Feihuang City, many people left directly on the same day. Zeng Huaizheng felt that the person he was waiting for might take advantage of this opportunity to leave. So, early in the morning, Zeng Huaizheng waited here, ready to inform Saint Xizhou and the others immediately if he noticed the person leaving the inn or making any moves to leave the city. This wait lasted from morning till night. And then another month passed. With the lifting of the lockdown in Feihuang City, Chen Fei naturally knew about it. However, his cultivation had reached a critical moment, so he decided to stay in Feihuang City. Moreover, whether the monsters were still outside the city was unclear. Despite Feihuang City¡¯s efforts to search, they found no trace of them. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry anyway. For safety¡¯s sake, staying within Feihuang City was undoubtedly the safest option now. Besides, if any danger arose, there was still a peak-level Mountain Sea Realm practitioner to rely on. Especially with the Fourth-Tier peak-level Tree King beneath his feet, it was impossible to break through its defense without reaching the fifth tier. The Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique had finally reached perfection a few days ago. At this moment, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to summon his avatar. He already knew that as long as he had enough spiritual essence, he could forcefully elevate his avatar to the Mountain Sea Realm. This process required a considerable amount of spiritual essence, so much so that even a practitioner of the same level in the Mountain Sea Realm probably couldn¡¯t facilitate a successful breakthrough for the avatar. However, Chen Fei had a plan. He still possessed two low-grade spiritual treasures. By extracting the spiritual essence from these treasures and infusing it into his avatar, he should be able to barely achieve the breakthrough. The only drawback was that it would be difficult to let the avatar dissipate freely in the future. If it were accidentally destroyed, the cost of re-condensing it would be significant. After completing the cultivation of the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique, Chen Fei began to practice the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword. With the blessing of his innate talent as a sword cultivator, the progress of the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword was quite remarkable. Another reason why Chen Fei was reluctant to leave the city recently, apart from the obvious safety concerns outside, was that the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword was steadily approaching perfection. It had to be said that despite being damaged, the Sacred Land technique, the Purple Abyss Heavenly Thunder Technique, had greatly accelerated Chen Fei¡¯s advancement in his main cultivation technique, particularly in terms of absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. Thus, Chen Fei was very curious to know how much his cultivation speed would increase once he perfected the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword. It had been almost three months since the monsters approached the city, and Chen Fei had unexpectedly spent over half a year in Feihuang City. Since arriving in the Middle Continent, apart from Thousand Geese City, Feihuang City was the city where he had stayed the longest. Chen Fei was willing to stay here not only to immerse himself in his cultivation but also perhaps due to the presence of the Tree King beneath his feet. This Fourth-Tier peak-level monster could automatically adjust the spiritual energy within a radius of a hundred miles, making it easier for one to absorb and enter a state of meditation. It was a subtle influence that made one unable to help but enjoy the environment here. However, in just over ten days, Chen Fei would be able to perfect the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword, and then he would truly set off to return to Thousand Geese City. Perfecting the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword wouldn¡¯t be achieved in just a few months; it wasn¡¯t feasible to stay in Feihuang City indefinitely. Besides the rapid progress in his cultivation techniques, with his innate talent as a sword cultivator, after half a year of wielding his sword, Chen Fei had already broken through the proficiency realm and was advancing towards perfection. Reaching perfection could be accomplished within the next few months. The speed at which he cultivated with such talent would sound like a fantasy to others. While Chen Fei remained at ease, practicing methodically, Zeng Huaizheng and the others were growing increasingly frustrated. Even Chi Shengsheng, known for his good temperament, was starting to become impatient. Even the members of the Feihuang Sect were somewhat surprised that Zeng Huaizheng and the others were still in Feihuang City. Naturally, the Feihuang Sect paid attention to these Mountain Sea Realm practitioners from the Heavenly Illusion Valley. They had expected them to leave in the first few months, but they had remained until now. However, the Feihuang Sect didn¡¯t inquire further. As long as Zeng Huaizheng and the others didn¡¯t cause trouble in Feihuang City, the Feihuang Sect didn¡¯t mind how long they stayed. Another ten days passed quickly. As usual, Zeng Huaizheng arrived at the Yixiang Tavern, gazing towards the inn several miles away. Zeng Huaizheng and the others had suspected whether their actions had been discovered by Chen Fei, causing him to delay their departure. But soon, this idea was dismissed. Saint Xizhou had been staying in the courtyard recently, avoiding any confrontation with Chen Fei. As for the other members of the Heavenly Illusion Valley, Chen Fei had never seen them, so there was no chance of being discovered. So, is Chen Fei really considering Feihuang City his home now, planning to stay here for a long time to cultivate? As Zeng Huaizheng lifted the tea on the table and took a sip, his expression suddenly changed. His gaze swept over to the inn several miles away, and he noticed someone leaving the inn, heading towards the east gate. Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s eyes lit up suddenly, and after observing for a moment, he finally confirmed that the person was indeed leaving the city! From the initial decision to kill Chen Fei to now, where they finally see him leaving the city, several months have passed. They¡¯ve been forcibly detained here for so long. This kid must be dealt with! Zeng Huaizheng activated the jade talisman in his sleeve, transmitting the message to Saint Xizhou and the others, while he continued to watch Chen Fei¡¯s direction. In less than a moment, Saint Xizhou and Qi Yunhong appeared in front of Zeng Huaizheng. ¡°So, that kid is finally leaving the city?¡± Qi Yunhong asked, his face showing a hint of joy. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s heading towards the east gate,¡± Zeng Huaizheng nodded, then looked at Saint Xizhou and Qi Yunhong with a puzzled expression. ¡°What about Brother Chi and Brother Cheng?¡± ¡°Someone from the Feihuang Sect invited Brother Chi and Brother Cheng. They might not return so soon,¡± Saint Xizhou explained. Qi Yunhong remarked that none of them had expected Chen Fei to leave the city today, resulting in an incomplete team. ¡°So, what do we do now?¡± Zeng Huaizheng looked towards Saint Xizhou, as this matter had started because of him. ¡°This person is stronger than me, so I directly teleported back to the valley that day. Both of you are not inferior to me in strength, so with the three of us together, there should be no problem in subduing him,¡± Saint Xizhou said after some thought. ¡°If we¡¯re worried about any surprises, we can follow him for now. Brother Chi and Brother Cheng have received your message and will arrive shortly. We can take him down together when they arrive,¡± Qi Yunhong suggested. Although Qi Yunhong felt that three against one would leave no room for any surprises, waiting for Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Rong to arrive would also allow them to share whatever Chen Fei had on him. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s follow him for now,¡± Zeng Huaizheng agreed after a moment¡¯s thought. In fact, three people attacking one was already giving the other party face. ¡°That kid has left the city. Let¡¯s go!¡± Zeng Huaizheng glanced in Chen Fei¡¯s direction, threw a few spirit stones on the table, then disappeared in a flash inside the tavern, with Saint Xizhou and Qi Yunhong following closely behind. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Twenty miles away, Chen Fei left Feihuang City¡¯s east gate and then soared into the sky. The Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword finally reached perfection. At this moment, a stream of sword essence swirled between Chen Fei¡¯s fingertips, with faint purple thunder radiating within it. A hundred miles away from Feihuang City, Chen Fei¡¯s brow suddenly furrowed slightly. Without any visible movement, he continued flying forward. Eight hundred miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s figure suddenly disappeared from where he was. Several tens of miles away, Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s expression froze for a moment. The perception that had been locked onto Chen Fei¡¯s whereabouts suddenly vanished. Chapter 745 - Heaven and Earth Shattering Heaven and Earth Shattering Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Seeing the expression on Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s face, Saint Xizhou asked with some confusion. ¡°That kid disappeared!¡± Zeng Huaizheng formed hand seals, activating his True Illusion Technique, trying to pinpoint the other¡¯s location, but he couldn¡¯t lock onto it. ¡°How could this be?¡± Qi Yunhong was also puzzled. Among the five of them, in terms of strength, Zeng Huaizheng was definitely not the strongest. However, when it came to tracking others, Zeng Huaizheng far surpassed them, even Qi Shengsheng felt inferior. ¡°I don¡¯t know, unless we go over there and take a look,¡± Zeng Huaizheng shook his head. Normally, even if there were formations blocking them, Zeng Huaizheng could still vaguely sense the opponent¡¯s position, unless the other party directly teleported beyond his sensing range limit. The tracking ability of the True Illusion Technique was extremely strong, but it had its limitations in distance. The best range was within tens of miles, so they had always stayed within this range just now. And once it exceeded a hundred miles, this lock would directly break. Did the other party teleport a hundred miles in an instant? ¡°Let¡¯s go. After waiting for months, how can we let this kid slip away so easily!¡± Qi Yunhong exclaimed loudly. Before, waiting in Feihuang City was already frustrating enough. Now, finally getting out of the city, they were planning to deal with the other party properly later. If the other party escaped like this, wouldn¡¯t the months of waiting before be in vain? ¡°Alright!¡± After a moment of thought, Zeng Huaizheng nodded. With three of them, they actually didn¡¯t need to hesitate. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the other party had defeated Saint Xizhou before, Zeng Huaizheng would have wanted to rush up alone. After all, Heavenly Illusion Valley was a top power, much stronger than Feihuang Sect. Inside the sect, there were countless rare techniques and methods, making their strength much greater than other sects of Mountain Sea Realm. In a moment, Zeng Huaizheng and the other two crossed dozens of miles and arrived at the place where Chen Fei disappeared. Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s eyes emitted a faint glow as he observed the surroundings, his brows furrowing tighter and tighter. They had thought that they would be able to see something here, but it turned out that they still couldn¡¯t figure out how the other party disappeared. It was very much like the other party had sensed something was wrong and used spatial displacement to leave directly. Just like the retreat routes they all had, allowing them to return directly to Heavenly Illusion Valley. But from Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s previous observations, there were no characteristics of any sacred techniques on the other party¡¯s body. Moreover, the other party even brought a member of the Black Divine¡¯s subordinates to Feihuang City to claim the reward. Now, all the top forces are collecting members of the Black Divine¡¯s faction. If it¡¯s really a top sect or sacred land, why would they need to come back to Feihuang City? ¡± Teleportation talent?¡± Zeng Huaizheng voiced his confusion. ¡°What is teleportation talent?¡± Qi Yunhong looked at Zeng Huaizheng somewhat strangely. ¡°He¡¯s talking about me.¡± A voice suddenly rang out, and Chen Fei walked out of the void, looking at Zeng Huaizheng and the other two. Previously, Chen Fei had sensed something unusual behind him, but he couldn¡¯t be sure. But now, with the other party chasing him for hundreds of miles and even tracking him to his disappearance spot, the purpose was almost self-evident. And now, seeing Saint Xizhou again, Chen Fei¡¯s doubts were dispelled. ¡°You have such a talent!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, Qi Yunhong¡¯s eyes widened slightly. This was an enviable talent, whether for survival or battle, it was a top-notch choice. ¡°Buzz!¡± A stream of light emanated from Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s hand, and in the blink of an eye, an array completely enveloped the area for several miles. Not only that, but a strange fluctuation in the void arose within the array. This kind of void fluctuation wouldn¡¯t pose any danger to martial artists, but it would greatly interfere with their perception of the void. In other words, people with void-type talents would be greatly affected in such an environment. Zeng Huaizheng and the other two came from Heavenly Illusion Valley, which possessed treasures that could directly teleport disciples back to the valley. All sacred lands had such methods, and some powerful top forces did too. Since they all had such methods, it naturally extended to countermeasures, directly disrupting the void fluctuations to prevent teleportation. ¡°Since you know we want to kill you, yet you don¡¯t run. I don¡¯t know whether to say you¡¯re confident or naive!¡± Zeng Huaizheng stored the array plate in his sleeve, looked up at Chen Fei, and his gaze carried a hint of mockery. ¡°We can¡¯t wait for Senior Chi anymore. I hope Senior Chi won¡¯t blame us.¡± Qi Yunhong chuckled softly, and in the next moment, he suddenly appeared in front of Chen Fei, slashing towards his neck. ¡°Evil demons must be killed!¡± Saint Xizhou, silent until now, watched Chen Fei and uttered a low shout. Behind him, a phantom of a divine mountain emerged, pressing down towards Chen Fei¡¯s heavenly spirit. The light in Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s eyes intensified, and strange ripples instantly spread for several miles around. Suddenly, the figures of Saint Xizhou and Qi Yunhong split, with several more figures appearing, each lifelike and showing no signs of anomaly. They surrounded Chen Fei from all sides, leaving him no room to escape. As soon as they made a move, the three of them went all out. After all, they were facing a strong practitioner of the Mountain Sea Realm, and one slightly stronger than Saint Xizhou at that, so there was no reason to take it lightly. Strategically, they could underestimate Chen Fei, but when it came to actual combat, they naturally took it very seriously. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have waited for Chi Shengsheng and Liang Shengsheng to arrive before making their move together. Chen Fei stood still, watching the figures surrounding him from all directions. While the array disrupted the void, Chen Fei¡¯s talent for teleportation had not only reached Great Completion but had even surpassed its limits. It had no effect on Chen Fei¡¯s short-distance teleportation at all. The disruption caused by the opponent¡¯s array was more aimed at large-scale teleportation back to their sects. In the face of the three¡¯s siege, the best course of action seemed to be to teleport several dozen meters away to temporarily avoid the danger, but Chen Fei remained motionless. ¡°Clang!¡± A leisurely sword hum suddenly sounded, and behind Chen Fei, the images of the Sword of the Heavenly Path emerged. Under the Xuanyuan Sword, the illusions cast by Zeng Huaizheng were instantly shattered, and the illusory figures of Saint Xizhou and Qi Yunhong disappeared without a trace. Abeam of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, and the movements of Saint Xizhou and Qi Yunhong suddenly slowed down in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. The circulation of their elemental power, mental energy, and even soul was crystal clear! The Qianyuan Sword leaped into Chen Fei¡¯s hand, appearing as if sealed shut, blocking in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous explosion erupted as the Qianyuan Sword skillfully blocked both Saint Xizhou¡¯s palm print and Qi Yunhong¡¯s shattered moon blade. Inside Chen Fei¡¯s body, the Domain Suppression lit up with a faint glow, and the attacks of the two broke through the original limits of Chen Fei¡¯s body, but were blocked by the Domain Suppression. The strength of Heavenly Illusion Valley, which was even stronger than top forces, especially its practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm, was beyond doubt, not to mention their combined efforts. But Chen Fei was stronger than them! Saint Xizhou and the others saw Chen Fei standing firm, blocking their attacks without retreating, and their eyes widened slightly in disbelief. For Zeng Huaizheng, it was the first time he had his techniques cleanly broken outside of the sect by someone who wasn¡¯t from a sacred land. The True Illusion Technique, practiced to the point of reality, required not only distinguishing between truth and illusion but also having strong mental and spiritual power to break it. As for Saint Xizhou, he hadn¡¯t expected that after his single attack was forcibly blocked by the opponent last time, this time, with three people attacking, their combined assault would also be repelled. The situation showed no sign of changing despite their increased numbers; this was a monster that had emerged from somewhere. Chen Fei raised his eyelids slightly, looking at Saint Xizhou. The sharpness of his sword intent caused Saint Xizhou¡¯s mind to tremble violently. ¡°Boom!¡± Above the firmament, dark clouds had gathered without warning, followed by several thunderbolts crashing down suddenly, colliding with the outer array and causing it to shake. Within the array, a dazzling purple light emanated from the Qianyuan Sword. In the next moment, countless fine rays of lightning flickered within a mile radius. The Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand moved lightly backward, then swiftly pierced towards Qi Yunhong, who was the closest. In the midst of the thunderstorm, Qi Yunhong was completely paralyzed, but despite facing the approaching Qianyuan Sword, he still let out a roar and swung his shattered moon blade towards Chen Fei. A round moon rose behind Qi Yunhong, quickly transitioning from full to crescent and back to full within a short period. This alternation between light and shadow boosted Qi Yunhong¡¯s momentum even further. Now, in close combat and with such proximity, there was no time for evasion. Even attempting to activate the sect¡¯s large-scale teleportation required more time than was available. Moreover, they hadn¡¯t reached the point where they needed to activate large- scale teleportation yet. The three of them were uninjured, and in the recent exchange, it was evenly matched. Even if the three of them couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei, as long as Chi Shengsheng and Liang Shengsheng arrived, with the combined strength of five, even someone with astonishing talent like Chen Fei would find it hard to escape death! Since both sides had reached this point, there was no reason to let the other side leave! Saint Xizhou¡¯s entire body emitted a golden light, his talent being like copper skin and iron bones! Compared to Zeng Huaizheng and the others, Saint Xizhou¡¯s talent was undoubtedly exceptional, and being able to choose this talent, the ¡°Heart¡¯s Desire Technique,¡± was a great achievement. Without the Heart¡¯s Desire Technique to enhance his comprehension, Saint Xizhou would never have been able to solidify his foundation to this extent. Saint Xizhou¡¯s palm flipped, as if he held the heavens and the earth in his grasp, then suddenly opened up, as if the heavens and the earth were collapsing, and all things were annihilated. A tremendous force condensed in Saint Xizhou¡¯s hand as he aimed it at Chen Fei. Could he withstand their combined attack? Saint Xizhou wanted to see if Chen Fei could withstand several blows from them! Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s hands transformed into shadows, countless circular imprints rippling from his body. These circular imprints floated around, and in an instant, they transformed into Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s figure. In just a blink of an eye, Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s figures filled every direction, roughly counting, there were no less than a hundred of them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A majestic aura shrouded everything above and below, and at this moment, Zeng Huaizheng didn¡¯t seem like an early-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioner at all. It would be hard for anyone to question whether he was in the later stages of the realm or even at its peak. Hundreds of Zeng Huaizhengs extended their right hands, and beams of light burst from their palms, covering every space where Chen Fei could dodge. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, clearly seeing the expressions of the three Zeng Huaizhengs. In the next moment, Chen Fei disappeared from his original position and appeared behind Qi Yunhong, avoiding all attacks. The Qianyuan Sword roared with thunder as it continued to slash towards Qi Yunhong¡¯s neck. Qi Yunhong roared furiously, forcibly twisting the Shattered Moon Blade in his hand and blocking behind him. Chapter 746 - Destroying All Destroying All Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Boom!¡± The thunderous roar drowned out all other sounds around. Qianyuan Sword pressed against the Shattered Moon Blade, grinding across the body of Qi Yunhong. In just an instant, half of Qi Yunhong¡¯s body had turned into a mist of blood. ¡°Bang!¡± Qi Yunhong was flung by tremendous force, crashing onto the array below. The array trembled incessantly, almost on the verge of being shattered. A spray of blood mist erupted from Qi Yunhong¡¯s mouth. He gazed blankly at Chen Fei in the sky above, then instinctively lowered his head to see that half of his body had already been lost. His vitality, spirit, and soul rapidly dwindled at an alarming rate, his life force swiftly draining away. On the brink of death, without treatment, in just a few breaths, he would perish outright. Saint Xizhou and Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s pupils contracted violently. The fact that the opponent could still teleport was something they never anticipated. This array was specially designed in Heavenly Illusion Valley to suppress teleportation. But Chen Fei seemed completely unaffected. And as for Qi Yunhong¡¯s injuries, both being at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, he was almost slain by a single sword strike. If it weren¡¯t for the Shattered Moon Blade blocking some of it at the last moment, he would probably have completely turned into a mist of blood by now. ¡°Retreat to the valley!¡± Zeng Huaizheng exclaimed in alarm, swiftly dismantling the surrounding array without hesitation. Then, he activated the jade ornament in his possession, causing ripples to emanate from his body. There was no way to continue the fight. Regardless of how Chen Fei achieved such exaggerated strength, the fact remained that Qi Yunhong had been cleaved in half by a single sword strike. Although their previous miscalculation, believing they had sealed the opponent¡¯s innate teleportation ability, played a significant role, the power displayed by the opponent was indeed beyond their capacity to match. In this situation, the natural course was to retreat directly to Heavenly Illusion Valley. The opponent was formidable, as evidenced by the fact that even with the combined efforts of the three of them, they were overpowered. However, Heavenly Illusion Valley was one of the top forces beneath the sacred grounds, and it wasn¡¯t just comprised of early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. When the time came, deploying a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator or directly calling upon a late-stage one would be sufficient to obliterate the opponent. No matter how astonishing one¡¯s talents might be, in the face of overwhelming force, survival would be impossible. There was a much simpler solution, and they had no reason to engage in a direct confrontation with Chen Fei here! Qi Yunhong snapped out of his daze as if awakening from a dream. His spirit ignited, clinging to his own life. He then activated the jade ornament in his possession, causing ripples to spread from his body as well. Saint Xizhou glared coldly at Chen Fei. Last time, it was like this, he was beaten and fled in embarrassment. Unexpectedly, after several years, the outcome remained unchanged, leaving Saint Xizhou unwilling to accept it. However, Saint Xizhou understood that he was no match at this moment. Evading the confrontation was the best choice. ¡°Hum!¡± A fluctuation emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s hand, instantly enveloping an area of several miles. The void fluctuations emanating from Saint Xizhou and his two companions suddenly ceased. An array disk¡ªChen Fei had one too! The best way to deal with teleportation was through arrays. Zeng Huaizheng and his companions knew this, and Chen Fei certainly wouldn¡¯t be unaware of it either. Chen Fei¡¯s figure vanished from his original position, appearing in front of Qi Yunhong, his sword slashing towards Qi Yunhong¡¯s neck. Qi Yunhong had been waiting to retreat for healing, but the sudden interruption of teleportation turned his joy into despair in an instant. As he saw the Qianyuan Sword slashing towards him, immense terror filled Qi Yunhong¡¯s eyes. He didn¡¯t want to die yet. Qi Yunhong never imagined he would die in such circumstances. They were three cultivators of the Mountain Sea Realm, how could they end up like this? ¡°No!¡± Qi Yunhong shouted loudly. ¡°How dare you!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s actions, both Zeng Huaizheng and Saint Xizhou instinctively roared in anger. ¡°Chi!¡± The blade cut through flesh, emitting a tearing sound. Qi Yunhong¡¯s body trembled slightly, and his aura completely dissipated. Suddenly, a burst of Blood Light shot out from Qi Yunhong¡¯s body towards Chen Fei. A glint flashed at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows as he discerned the object¡ª a Soul Mark. A golden Xuanyuan Sword burst forth with a sword intent, slashing through the Blood Light and completely obliterating the Soul Mark. This Soul Mark originated from the Mountain Sea Realm. With the slightest trace of the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit, how could it allow such attachment? Chen Fei turned to look at Zeng Huaizheng and Saint Xizhou. Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s and Saint Xizhou¡¯s expressions had initially been a mix of shock and anger, but now, as their gazes met Chen Fei¡¯s, their hearts couldn¡¯t help but skip a beat. The path back to the valley had been interrupted, unless they first broke through the surrounding array. As for the shattered blood soul imprint, it was no longer a matter for immediate consideration. The surrounding array was not particularly intricate; it only required two or three attacks to break through. But would Chen Fei give them that chance? Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s mind couldn¡¯t spare time to ponder these thoughts. He immediately turned and rushed towards the array. However, as soon as he moved, a figure blocked his path¡ªit was Chen Fei. Countless thunder lights surrounded Chen Fei, resembling the descent of a thunder god. The Qianyuan Sword thrust forward, and the thunder lights surged towards Zeng Huaizheng with a howling roar. Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s mind trembled violently, warning him of the danger, prompting him to quickly retreat. With his cultivation in the Perfection Realm, the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword, his innate talent in Sword Mastery, the strength of the Dragon Elephant, and all these factors combined, even without borrowing strength from others, his power far surpassed that of an ordinary early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. Although Zeng Huaizheng hailed from Heavenly Illusion Valley and was stronger than the average early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, at this moment, facing Chen Fei¡¯s sword, he still felt the threat of death. ¡°Disperse!¡± Zeng Huaizheng roared, and suddenly a dozen figures emerged from his body, each one him. They scattered in all directions, fleeing desperately, not daring to directly confront Chen Fei¡¯s sword moves. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, and the shadow of the Xuanyuan Sword appeared behind him. Sword light enveloped the dozen or so figures of Zeng Huaizheng, causing them to freeze abruptly. A beam of light emanated from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows, sweeping over the dozen or so figures. Then, his figure flickered, arriving in front of one of the figures. The Qianyuan Sword slashed out. The True Illusion Technique¡ªreal or illusory, each figure could be Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s true body, and each could also be false. Zeng Huaizheng could freely switch among them. This life-saving technique was undoubtedly extremely clever. However, everything had its pros and cons. As powerful as the True Illusion Technique was, once it was exposed, the flaws became very obvious. Even the body would momentarily lose control, just like at this moment. Ultimately, the True Illusion Technique relied on the manipulation of the soul, while the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword could slay souls and spirits, with the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit exerting an intimidating influence. Although the Xuanyuan Sword was not yet fully inscribed and couldn¡¯t directly slay Zeng Huaizheng, disrupting his technique and immobilizing him posed no problem. And seizing this opportunity to use the Heavenly Eye to locate Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s true body was effortless. ¡°Chi!¡± The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade swept across Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s neck. Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s struggling body froze for a moment. His mouth opened, as if he wanted to say something, but he was completely silenced by the gush of blood. Amidst the roar of thunder, Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s aura dissipated entirely. Once again, a blood soul imprint surged forth, only to be shattered by the Xuanyuan Sword. Chen Fei sheathed his sword and turned to look at Saint Xizhou. At this moment, Saint Xizhou had already arrived beside the array, striking his palm against the array runes. The array trembled violently, emitting sounds of unbearable strain. Just as Saint Xizhou was about to continue his assault, he suddenly felt Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s aura dissipate. A look of utter horror flashed in his eyes. Another one had died¡ªZeng Huaizheng, the strongest at self-preservation, had also perished in an instant! Saint Xizhou had thought Zeng Huaizheng could buy him some time. As long as he broke through this array, he could teleport back to Heavenly Illusion Valley. Even if Zeng Huaizheng died then, he could have the people of the sect avenge him. But now, he hadn¡¯t broken through the array yet! Saint Xizhou turned around, and indeed, Chen Fei was already before him. Despite having just killed two people, Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. ¡°You dare to kill members of my Heavenly Illusion Valley Sect. Wherever you flee, death will follow!¡± Saint Xizhou shouted angrily, as if only by doing so could he expel all the anger and fear in his heart. ¡°How come it¡¯s allowed for you to kill people, but not for me to fight back?¡± Upon hearing Saint Xizhou¡¯s words, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. Saint Xizhou couldn¡¯t help but pause. Just as he was about to retort to Chen Fei¡¯s words, he saw the thunderous sword light surging towards him. The sky was shrouded in dark clouds, and purple thunderbolts roamed freely within. As Chen Fei drew his sword, several thunderbolts descended directly. Previously obstructed by Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s array, the thunderbolts couldn¡¯t land. But now, with Chen Fei¡¯s array in place, there was no barrier, and all the thunderbolts struck directly onto the Qianyuan Sword. With the assistance of thunderbolts, the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s power surged even more than before. Saint Xizhou stared at the approaching Qianyuan Sword, feeling as if he was facing the might of heaven. How could mere mortals contend against the heavens? ¡°Ah!¡± Saint Xizhou roared furiously, dispelling the fear in his heart. Suddenly, the Peak of the Celestial God Mountain behind him began to collapse, its upper half madly tilting forward. Mountains crumbled, the earth split, and jade stones burned! ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword collided with Saint Xizhou¡¯s pure golden palms. Thunderous light filled the air, and Saint Xizhou¡¯s body trembled, involuntarily stepping backward. The cutting edge of sword energy, so sharp that it shouldn¡¯t be wielded by an early-stage cultivator of the Mountain Sea Realm, rampaged through Saint Xizhou¡¯s body. If it weren¡¯t for his innate talent of having Bronze Skin, Iron Bones, the injuries inflicted just now would have been unavoidable. Even though he wasn¡¯t heavily injured at this moment, most of the elemental energy in his body had been dispersed by the sword energy. In the short term, his strength had invisibly diminished by thirty percent. Saint Xizhou looked up at Chen Fei, only to find that the latter showed no signs of anomaly. On the contrary, his momentum surged even higher. Now, another sword strike was coming, with even greater force than before. Faintly, amidst the sound of thunder raging across the sky, there were also roars of ancient beasts. Saint Xizhou widened his eyes, puzzled by the vast difference in strength between them, despite both being at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Did Chi Shengsheng possess such power as well? ¡°Bang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword forcibly pushed apart Saint Xizhou¡¯s palms, unstoppable. With one strike, it pierced through Saint Xizhou¡¯s heart. The violent thunderous power and the cutting edge of the sword energy tore through the defense of elemental energy within Saint Xizhou¡¯s body. While Saint Xizhou¡¯s innate talent of Bronze Skin, Iron Bones was formidable, it was directly suppressed by the immense force of the Dragon Elephant. His self-healing couldn¡¯t keep up with the speed of destruction. ¡°Spurt!¡± Saint Xizhou sprayed out a mist of blood, his eyes staring fixedly at Chen Fei. In his gaze, there seemed to be a sense of reluctance, but more so, there was fear of death. His understanding of martial arts was still improving. When he condensed his third Divine Palace, he might not be unable to attempt to break into the void and seek out a second innate talent like Chi Shengsheng. The path of martial arts genius of the sacred land lay before him, but now, he had completely lost the chance to walk it. He harbored hatred! Chen Fei withdrew his sword, and Saint Xizhou fell backward, his gaze gradually dimming, his life force dissipating. As the faint light in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes dissipated, he seized the moment when Saint Xizhou was dying, deploying the Dream Entry Technique to capture some information. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Apart from these three individuals, there were two more who hadn¡¯t arrived at Heavenly Illusion Valley! A phantom figure emerged from behind Chen Fei, his clone. As the Slaughter Spirit Technique operated, the spiritual essence within the bodies of Qi Yunhong and the others was extracted in one go. Then, it surged directly into Chen Fei¡¯s clone, causing its aura to fluctuate violently before it confidently charged towards the barrier of the Mountain Sea Realm. Suddenly, Chen Fei turned his head towards where Zeng Huaizheng had fallen, where a jade talisman was shimmering with a faint light. Someone was approaching from that direction, following the position of the jade ornament. Chapter 747 - Phoenix Soars the Heavens Phoenix Soars the Heavens Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei waved his right hand and retrieved the spiritual treasures of Qi Yunhong and his two companions. Zeng Huaizheng and Saint Xizhou came empty-handed, but that didn¡¯t mean they didn¡¯t possess spiritual treasures. Saint Xizhou wore a pair of gloves as thin as cicada wings, while Zeng Huaizheng had a jade ornament. Chen Fei looked at the jade ornament; it was unexpectedly a spiritual treasure capable of enhancing soul power, quite rare indeed. Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s cultivation technique leaned towards soul power, which complemented the situation quite well. A formation disk appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, the same one Zeng Huaizheng had used to disrupt the spatial fluctuations earlier. It was extremely useful, especially against those capable of significant teleportation. Compared to the formation disk Chen Fei had obtained from Ao Bozhong and his companions, the one in Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s possession surpassed it in quality. Its value was comparable to ordinary spiritual treasures, sometimes even more expensive. The jade talisman still emitted a faint light, indicating that the approaching individuals were getting closer. Chen Fei deactivated the surrounding formations, took his clone, and dashed towards the right side, activating the spiritual treasures of Saint Xizhou and the others along the way, leaving behind traces of their presence. There were still two individuals left, whom Chen Fei naturally had no intention of letting go. For Chen Fei now, Heavenly Illusion Valley was a formidable force. Even if only individuals in the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm came, he wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand them. From the information Chen Fei obtained earlier through his Dream Entry Technique, Saint Xizhou and his companions had been staying in Feihuang City for several months now, all with the sole purpose of hunting down Chen Fei. Initially, it might have been just Saint Xizhou nursing a grudge after being heavily injured by Chen Fei. But as time passed and the other four individuals waited in Feihuang City, their animosity towards Chen Fei had undoubtedly grown. Chen Fei had long heard of the prestigious reputation of Heavenly Illusion Valley. On the vast continent of Middle Continent, few could rival its strength. Heavenly Illusion Valley operated with a mix of righteousness and evil, not strictly adhering to orthodox sect principles. They didn¡¯t intentionally oppress or exploit commoners because, for them, it served no purpose. Their cultivation techniques didn¡¯t require such actions. Ultimately, like most sects, they operated based on self-interest. In this world, everything revolved around profit, for better or for worse! Three hundred miles away, Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong followed the guidance of the jade talisman, streaking across the sky like meteors. ¡°To chase over such a long distance, Senior Brother Saint and the others are being overly cautious,¡± Cheng Haixiong frowned and remarked. Having already traveled hundreds of miles away from Feihuang City, there was no need for the three of them to join forces; their strength was more than sufficient. ¡°As long as we proceed with caution, there shouldn¡¯t be any major issues. The jade talisman paused briefly up ahead just now, indicating that they¡¯ve engaged in combat,¡± Chi Shengsheng said with a slight smile on his face. It was a fortunate coincidence for them to be here today. If it weren¡¯t for the invitation from the Feihuang Sect, Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong wouldn¡¯t have joined in this pursuit. ¡°That kid indeed has remarkable strength to defeat Senior Brother Saint. I wonder what kind of inheritance he¡¯s cultivating,¡± Cheng Haixiong remarked, his brows furrowing slightly. They had already confirmed that the kid didn¡¯t have any significant background, but the fact that he could defeat Saint Xizhou was intriguing. Saint Xizhou was the first in the Mountain Sea Realm to possess the talent of ¡°Bronze Skin, Iron Bones,¡± which was almost equivalent to three ordinary talents combined. Among the cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm, few possessed such innate talent. ¡°If he¡¯s a wandering cultivator, we should find cultivation manuals or jade slips in his spiritual treasures after we kill him,¡± Chi Shengsheng said, his curiosity piqued but not overly so. Heavenly Illusion Valley¡¯s inheritance could lead directly to the Sun Moon Realm; no other cultivation techniques could surpass that. Cheng Haixiong nodded, already thinking about how much they could gain after they finished the kill. No matter what, they were all in the Mountain Sea Realm, with considerable assets. Even though there were five of them to split the spoils, they would still receive some rewards, serving as a small subsidy for the months they had spent waiting. Before the time it takes to drink a cup of tea had passed, Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong crossed three hundred miles and saw the disturbance of the heaven and earth energy ahead. ¡°They escaped?¡± Cheng Haixiong was somewhat surprised not to see Zeng Huaizheng and the others. From the disturbance in the heaven and earth energy, there had indeed been a fierce battle here just now, but it ended very quickly. Chi Shengsheng frowned slightly, scanning the surroundings. In the air, there were many soul imprints left behind, clear evidence of intense fighting. Chi Shengsheng sensed the position of the jade talisman in his hand; it was already a hundred miles away and had stopped again. They might have intercepted the target once more. ¡°This kid is quite capable indeed.¡± Cheng Haixiong also sensed the direction of the jade talisman. His expression was no longer as playful as before. If the person had merely injured Saint Xizhou heavily earlier, it might have been because Saint Xizhou had been careless. But now, to escape the encirclement of the three of them, the strength displayed was something Cheng Haixiong admitted he couldn¡¯t match. Born into an ordinary faction yet possessing such combat prowess, if this person continued to cultivate diligently, they would surely not be limited to the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Unfortunately, they had encountered them now. No matter how talented one might be, ultimately, death was hard to escape. ¡°Let¡¯s go, don¡¯t let him continue to escape!¡± Chi Shengsheng¡¯s figure turned into a blur, rushing towards the location a hundred miles away with astonishing speed. Having already become enemies, the stronger the opponent¡¯s performance, the more imperative it was to completely eliminate them now to prevent future troubles. Cheng Haixiong nodded and transformed into a stream of light, following behind Chi Shengsheng. Within moments, they covered the distance of a hundred miles. Before they had even gotten close, they could sense the disturbance of the heaven and earth energy ahead and see a massive formation enveloping the area for several miles. ¡°It¡¯s Zeng Junior Brother¡¯s Thousand Light Formation,¡± Cheng Haixiong whispered after a brief identification. Chi Shengsheng nodded. Since the formation had been deployed, it meant they had completely trapped the opponent within it. Judging by the magnitude of the disturbance in the heaven and earth energy, the battle must have been intense. The most crucial ability of the Thousand Light Formation was to disrupt spatial fluctuations while providing cover and protection. As a result, when Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong flew to the front of the formation, they could only vaguely see shadows moving within. The specific details of the battle were obscured from their view. Faintly, a peculiar feeling arose in Chi Shengsheng¡¯s heart, as if something had been subconsciously overlooked. Yet, upon reflection of everything seen along the way, everything appeared perfectly normal. Cheng Haixiong activated his aura, causing ripples in the surrounding heaven and earth energy, signaling to Zeng Huaizheng that they had arrived. The Thousand Light Formation trembled slightly, revealing a gap. Cheng Haixiong darted inside, and after a moment¡¯s hesitation, Chi Shengsheng followed suit. ¡°Hum!¡± As soon as Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong entered the formation, the surrounding heaven and earth energy suddenly surged. The power of the Thousand Light Formation, used to disrupt spatial fluctuations, pressed down upon them entirely. This disruption didn¡¯t cause substantial harm, but it momentarily obscured the perception of Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong. Although this obscuration was extremely brief since the Thousand Light Formation wasn¡¯t an illusionary formation, in battles among cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm, even the slightest gap could determine the outcome. Sensing the disruption caused by the Thousand Light Formation, Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong erupted with all their strength. Cheng Haixiong brandished his Fengxiang Sword, completely sealing off his front, ready to intercept any attacks coming from any direction. A massive phoenix shadow emerged behind Cheng Haixiong, spreading its wings and letting out a resounding cry, causing ripples to spread instantaneously. Chi Shengsheng wielded the Heaven¡¯s Descent Sword, and similarly, a phoenix shadow appeared behind him. It was evident that both of them practiced the same technique. Compared to Cheng Haixiong, the phoenix shadow behind Chi Shengsheng was undoubtedly more condensed, and its movements were more agile, resembling the dance of a phoenix soaring through the heavens. Clearly, in mastery of this technique, Chi Shengsheng surpassed Cheng Haixiong by far. ¡°Sizzle!¡± The sound of thunder breaking through the air echoed as a blade of lightning pierced directly into Cheng Haixiong¡¯s sword stance. Because he was on the defensive, Cheng Haixiong¡¯s sword stance at this moment was flawless, leaving no room for any flaws, aiming for stability above all else. However, accompanied by the thunder, this blade of lightning cut through the seemingly flawless sword stance, breaking through the nodes of Cheng Haixiong¡¯s stance, and the blade pierced Cheng Haixiong¡¯s neck. The innate talent Sword Mastery not only bestowed exceptional enhancement to one¡¯s own sword techniques but also allowed instinctive prediction of others¡¯ sword stances. With the Heavenly Eye and the talent in Sword Mastery, Cheng Haixiong¡¯s sword stance had no apparent flaws. Yet, in this situation, a flaw was forcibly created. ¡°Chi!¡± The disruption caused by the Thousand Light Formation lost its effect. Cheng Haixiong stared at the blade on his neck, then fixed his gaze on Chen Fei, his eyes filled with disbelief and terror. Cheng Haixiong felt bewildered at the complete breakdown of his sword stance. Although caught off guard by the disruption of the Thousand Light Formation just now, Cheng Haixiong¡¯s sword technique was capable of withstanding any attacks from cultivators in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. In that state just now, the worst outcome Cheng Haixiong had anticipated was being forcibly knocked back and sustaining some injuries. At most, he might have been severely injured. But now, with the blade inserted into his neck, his entire body¡¯s energy was torn apart by the opponent¡¯s exploding sword energy. His internal organs, every trace of vitality within him, were completely extinguished by the sword energy. ¡°Cheng Junior Brother!¡± Chi Shengsheng witnessed the scene unfolding before him, his eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. Hedidn¡¯t know what had happened, but Cheng Haixiong¡¯s rapidly declining breath, on the verge of death, was a grim reality. Chi Shengsheng thrust his Heaven¡¯s Descent Sword forward, intending to save Cheng Haixiong, but he saw Chen Fei twirling the longsword in his hand. Cheng Haixiong¡¯s entire neck exploded into a mist of blood, and his breath dissipated completely. Until his death, Cheng Haixiong never understood what had happened. Weren¡¯t Zeng Huaizheng and the others chasing after Chen Fei? Where did they go now? What exactly happened? Cheng Haixiong¡¯s gaze dimmed, losing all its luster. Perhaps Cheng Haixiong already had an answer in his heart, but the sheer horror of that answer made him subconsciously ignore it. The Blood Soul Seal flew towards Chen Fei, but Chen Fei swiftly sliced it apart in midair. ¡°You, damn you!¡± Seeing Cheng Haixiong die before him, Chi Shengsheng¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot, and the phoenix shadow behind him ignited like flames. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Phoenix Soars the Heavens! Chi Shengsheng transformed entirely into flames, appearing before Chen Fei as if teleporting, thrusting his sword towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. The fierce and sharp sword intent slashed towards Chen Fei, while the tip of the Heaven¡¯s Descent Sword had already reached Chen Fei¡¯s face. ¡°Clang!¡± The Heaven¡¯s Descent Sword stabbed into the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade, emitting a metallic distortion-like, piercing sound. Chapter 748 - Until One Side Dies Until One Side Dies Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor. Dragon Boat Translation Chi Shengsheng¡¯s sword, if it had been anyone at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, would have required strict preparation. Even though they had condensed three Divine Palaces, it would still have been the case. Whether they could have withstood it in the end would have been a major question. The innate talent, Phoenix¡¯s Cry! The innate talent, Sharpness! Phoenix¡¯s Cry, when Chi Shengsheng broke through the Mountain Sea Realm, was invoked by the Heavenly Phoenix Song Technique he had practiced, capable of boosting speed, not limited to body movements or techniques, and could also have enhanced the burning effect in his techniques. It could have been said that this was an extremely outstanding innate talent, laying a solid foundation for Chi Shengsheng¡¯s profound accumulation. Therefore, after condensing the third Divine Palace, Chi Shengsheng, based on Phoenix¡¯s Cry, had broken through the void and obtained the second innate talent, Sharpness. Although it had been just an ordinary innate talent, it would still have elevated Chi Shengsheng¡¯s strength to another level. Thus, when he had thrust out with all his strength at that moment, the entire space had seemed as if it had been about to be pierced through by it. But even with such a sword, at that moment, after being blocked by the Qianyuan Sword, it could no longer have advanced half a step. The majestic sword essence contained in the descending sword, its sharpness, burning effect, and various other characteristics, had been like sinking into the depths of the ocean, fundamentally having no impact on Chen Fei. ¡°That sword, not bad!¡± After the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei looked up at Chi Shengsheng. This sword directly illuminated the innate talent territory. Chen Fei¡¯s current upper limit of pressure, compared to before, had become much stronger. Whether it was the condensation of the second Divine Palace, the elevation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, or the perfection of the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword, all of these enhancements contributed to Chen Fei¡¯s upper limit. It was precisely because of this that when he first met Saint Xizhou, Saint Xizhou alone could unleash Chen Fei¡¯s innate talent territory. And before, when Saint Xizhou and Qi Yunhong joined forces, they could only force out the territory, unable to truly break through Chen Fei. Now, with one sword from Chi Shengsheng revealing the innate talent territory, it was apparent that it had the combined might of Saint Xizhou and Qi Yunhong. With such power, an ordinary early-stage Mountain Sea Realm encounter with Chi Shengsheng would have no chance of retaliation. Unfortunately, Chi Shengsheng encountered Chen Fei. Chi Shengsheng had three Divine Palaces, two innate talents, and the potential akin to a Sacred Land Prodigy. While Chen Fei had two Divine Palaces and already three innate talents. With no achievement from the sword strike, Chi Shengsheng¡¯s enraged state cooled considerably. Sensing within his mind, there was no trace of Zeng Huaizheng and the other two within the Thousand Light Formation. Only in the farthest distance, there seemed to be the spiritual treasure once used by Zeng Huaizheng and the others, constantly floating up and down. If the Thousand Light Formation fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands and Zeng Huaizheng and the others were not found here, one could still deceive oneself with other reasons. But with all three spiritual treasures in the distance, the truth was crystal clear. Combining the strength of three people not only failed to deal with the person in front of them but was also ruthlessly slaughtered. That place a hundred miles away was where Zeng Huaizheng and the others were killed. Ironically, Chi Shengsheng had previously thought that the battle here had been too short, assuming that Zeng Huaizheng and the others had accidentally let someone escape. But now, this place seemed more like a trap to lure him in, and he and Cheng Haixiong had indeed walked right into it. Fixed mindset! Always thinking that Zeng Huaizheng and the others attacking one person wouldn¡¯t pose any problem, at worst, they would let someone escape. But who could have imagined that the prey they had always thought of was actually a formidable opponent! ¡°Who are you!¡± Chi Shengsheng looked at Chen Fei, shouting angrily. Could such a force without much background truly emerge in the Mountain Sea Realm? Cultivation was not child¡¯s play. Without a renowned teacher to guide, without profound techniques, no matter how talented one was, they would still encounter many detours. ¡°Now, what¡¯s the point of asking that?¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly, and the Qianyuan Sword in his hand trembled slightly. The immense force instantly lifted Chi Shengsheng¡¯s descending sword. Chi Shengsheng attempted to resist, but found that he couldn¡¯t withstand this force at all. As he raised his eyes, a majestic sword light was already flickering before him. A sense of horror surged from the depths of his heart, and both his mind and soul emitted intense warnings to Chi Shengsheng. Unable to resist, and if he couldn¡¯t resist, he would die! Chi Shengsheng instinctively retreated, activating the Heavenly Phoenix Song Technique. The innate talent, Phoenix¡¯s Cry, endowed Chi Shengsheng with unparalleled speed, just like the rapid thrust of the sword before. Now, as he retreated, it was as if he teleported, leaving no trace for anyone to catch. With this retreat, he covered several miles, directly arriving at the other side of the formation. Although Chi Shengsheng didn¡¯t want to admit it, he knew that he probably couldn¡¯t defeat the person before him. If he persisted, his life would likely be in jeopardy. At this moment, he had to break through the Thousand Light Formation while still uninjured, move back to the valley, and then seek other solutions. Killing four Mountain Sea Realm cultivators from the Heavenly Illusion Valley, as long as the opponent didn¡¯t have a background from a Sacred Land, they could expect relentless pursuit from the Heavenly Illusion Valley until death! Just as Chi Shengsheng was about to maneuver the descending sword in his hand to attack the formation, a figure appeared in front of him like a shadow, and the horrifying tip of the sword continued to thrust towards him. Compared to before, Chi Shengsheng¡¯s distance from the sword tip not only didn¡¯t shorten, but it was getting closer and closer. The deathly scream almost echoed through Chi Shengsheng¡¯s soul. Chi Shengsheng¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. Teleportation? Phoenix¡¯s Cry endowed Chi Shengsheng with extreme speed, allowing him to have the ability to maneuver through any predicament. Unable to win? Fine, just run away. After running for a distance, he could directly teleport back to the Heavenly Illusion Valley. But now, seeing Chen Fei displaying the innate talent of teleportation, how could speed compete with teleportation? At this moment, a chill ran through Chi Shengsheng¡¯s whole body. He realized that he might really die! ¡°Phoenix!¡± Chi Shengsheng roared furiously. It was already too late to retreat, and it had little effect anyway. Now, he could only fight desperately, fighting for his own survival. The phoenix shadow behind Chi Shengsheng seemed to transform from illusion into reality. The blazing flames burned the vitality of heaven and eart , and Chi Shengsheng¡¯s soul ignited. He turned into a blazing flame. In the flames, the descending sword manifested nine illusory swords, then the nine swords merged back into one. ¡°Boom!¡± A deafening explosion resounded in all directions, and the formation trembled violently. The sword shadows in Chi Shengsheng¡¯s hand shattered, and the immense force tore apart the flames burning on his body. Chi Shengsheng involuntarily staggered backward, blood continuously overflowing from the corners of his mouth. Even blood streaks seeped from Chi Shengsheng¡¯s eyes and ears at this moment. With all his efforts, Chi Shengsheng managed to block the attack, but he was immediately severely injured. Chi Shengsheng looked up at Chen Fei, his lips trembling slightly. Compared to his miserable state, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have any injuries at all, it could be said that he was completely unscathed. No, not completely unscathed. Chi Shengsheng noticed that the other party¡¯s momentum was becoming increasingly high-spirited. Wasn¡¯t that sword just now the other party¡¯s full strength? Had the gap between them reached such a level? Was this still the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm? Suddenly, a piece of information about a cultivation technique flashed through Chi Shengsheng¡¯s mind ¨C the Suppressing Dragon Elephant of the Saint Yan Sect! The more intense the battle, the stronger one became. As long as one couldn¡¯t break through the opponent¡¯s defense limit, they could forcibly refine the opponent¡¯s strength for their own use. This cultivation technique is indeed stored in the Heavenly Illusion Valley, but very few people practice it, and even if one cultivates the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to its peak, they cannot reach such strength. Otherwise, even if the Suppressing Dragon Elephant is difficult to comprehend, there would be many practitioners. Before he could fully understand the reason, Chen Fei had already thrust another sword. Compared to the previous sword, the power of this one was even more terrifying, as if it could overturn rivers and seas, or even surpass them by far. Chi Shengsheng dared not counterattack anymore. The descending sword in his hand rotated, covering all his vital points. Compared to Cheng Haixiong¡¯s sword style, the power displayed by Chi Shengsheng at this moment was undoubtedly stronger. Even with the Heavenly Eye and the innate talent Sword Mastery, there were hardly any flaws to be seen. Chi Shengsheng¡¯s talent directly demonstrated the profoundness of the Heavenly Phoenix Song Technique. ¡°Boom!¡± A huge ripple appeared on the Thousand Light Formation, as if it would shatter in the next moment. Chi Shengsheng speculated in his heart that Chen Fei was using the Suppressing Dragon Elephant at this moment. His sword style was virtual, not exerting force, to prevent Chen Fei from borrowing more strength. Perhaps this way, he still had a glimmer of hope. But as the two swords collided, the light in Chi Shengsheng¡¯s eyes quickly dimmed. His plan was well thought out, but the power of Chen Fei¡¯s sword far exceeded Chi Shengsheng¡¯s estimation. No matter how frantically Chi Shengsheng stimulated the elemental force within his body, the descending sword was still forcibly cut open. Chi Shengsheng tried to control the sword, but found that he couldn¡¯t, and watched helplessly as the descending sword smashed into his chest. Clothes, skin, flesh, bones-wherever the descending sword passed, Chi Shengsheng¡¯s chest instantly became a mess of flesh and blood. Before the pain could spread from his chest, the sword light once again appeared before his eyes. Chi Shengsheng¡¯s body trembled, realizing that he suddenly felt lighter. Subconsciously lowering his head, he saw a familiar figure, and terror engulfed all his senses in an instant. Chi Shengsheng wanted to scream, but found that he couldn¡¯t make any sound. His strength dissipated, and he plunged into complete darkness. Chen Fei sheathed his sword, dispelled the Blood Soul Seal, and activated the Slaughter Spirit Technique. The spiritual essence of both Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong condensed into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Chi Shengsheng was very strong, and he even realized the existence of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. But unfortunately, he realized it too late. Chen Fei¡¯s sword, regardless of any method Chi Shengsheng tried, was unstoppable. In fact even without the absorption of external forces by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, it was inevitable for Chen Fei to kill Chi Shengsheng. It¡¯s just that it wouldn¡¯t have been as swift and decisive as it was now. Chen Fei turned his head and looked at his distant clone, absorbing the spiritual essences of three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. At this moment, the clone finally broke through the barrier of the Mountain Sea Realm. A Divine Palace condensed within the clone¡¯s body, and the shadow of domain teleportation appeared within it. Chen Fei looked at the changes in the clone with some curiosity. Previously, Chen Fei had wondered what the clone would use to suppress the Divine Palace within its body after breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm. He hadn¡¯t expected it to directly borrow Chen Fei¡¯s own innate talent. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and the spiritual essences of Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong surged into the clone¡¯s body. The cultivation that had been stagnant in the clone began to rise again. The limit of the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique was the peak of the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, which was three Divine Palaces. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Both Chi Shengsheng and Cheng Haixiong were outstanding figures in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, with profound foundations, especially Chi Shengsheng¡¯s three Divine Palaces. Therefore, the spiritual essences extracted from the two of them were extremely rich. Chen Fei waved his hand, retracting the Thousand Light Formation and all spiritual treasures, and then removed most of the soul imprints. He then disappeared on the spot. When he reappeared, he was at the location where he had previously killed Zeng Huaizheng and the others. Removing most of the remaining soul imprints here, Chen Fei then teleported five times in succession, arriving more than four hundred miles away. Then, he used the Sky Travel to head towards the direction of Thousand Geese City. Flying out more than three thousand miles, a second Divine Palace appeared within the clone¡¯s body, with the innate talent of domain suppression manifesting within it. Approaching a location nearly eight thousand miles away, the third Divine Palace appeared, with the innate talent of Sword Mastery within it. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of miles away, the Heavenly Illusion Valley discovered that five Mountain Sea Realm cultivators had died successively, including the exceptionally talented Chi Shengsheng. Chapter 749 - Searching the Heavens and Earth Searching the Heavens and Earth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Four bell chimes rang within the Heavenly Illusion Valley, except for those in closed-door cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm, all gathered in the main hall. Five cultivators from the Mountain Sea Realm fell in an instant. Even top-tier forces like the Heavenly Illusion Valley would struggle to withstand such losses, especially with one of them being Chi Shengsheng, a prodigy possessing three Divine Palaces and two innate talents. Half a day later, Jiang Yuming, the peak expert of the Heavenly Illusion Valley¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm, arrived at Feihuang City. According to the information obtained by the Heavenly Illusion Valley, the final location where Chi Shengsheng and his companions were last seen was in Feihuang City. Even today, people from Feihuang City had extended invitations to Chi Shengsheng and his companions. Half an hour later, Jiang Yuming and his entourage left Feihuang City, finally stopping at a mountain range eight hundred miles outside the city. ¡°Master, were Junior Brother Chi and the others murdered here?¡± Xia Junlin asked softly, standing nearby. Jiang Yuming remained silent, his eyes gleaming faintly. Some lingering soul imprints suspended in mid-air were forcibly extracted by Jiang Yuming, then transformed into human forms. True Illusion Technique! It was the pinnacle inheritance of the Heavenly Illusion Valley, which Zeng Huaizheng had also practiced. However, compared to Jiang Yuming, Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s mastery of the technique appeared quite immature. However, even with Jiang Yuming¡¯s expertise in the True Illusion Technique, the figure derived from the current soul imprints appeared extremely vague. Too much time had passed, and soul imprints were already highly prone to dispersing, especially since they had been deliberately cleared. If it weren¡¯t for Jiang Yuming standing here right now but someone else from the Heavenly Illusion Valley, it¡¯s likely that even the figures couldn¡¯t be manifested. In the midst of the air, the four figures collided several times, with three of them disappearing, leaving only one figure lingering for a moment before slowly dissipating. Xia Junlin watched attentively, vaguely discerning that the three figures that disappeared first should be Saint Xizhou, Qi Yunhong, and Zeng Huaizheng, while the other figure was the one who had slain Saint Xizhou and the others. But it was truly just a silhouette, too indistinct to observe anything. Jiang Yuming waved his right hand, bringing Xia Junlin a hundred miles away. Activating the True Illusion Technique once again, Jiang Yuming continued to extract the lingering soul imprints in the air, manifesting three figures. The outcome seemed to have little difference from before; as the three figures collided, two of them dissipated. Xia Junlin frowned as he watched the scene before him. Cheng Haixiong hardly put up any resistance and was slain with a single move. Chi Shengsheng, on the other hand, resisted for a moment, but it was just a moment. The time from the start of the battle to the determination of the victor was too short, a complete one-sided suppression. ¡°The culprit is at least in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm?¡± Xia Junlin found it difficult to judge. Because only those in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm could cleanly slay Chi Shengsheng and his companions like this. But there was a paradox: knowing that the opponent was in the mid-stage of the realm, why would Chi Shengsheng and his companions track them? There are significant differences between the early and mid-stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. It¡¯s not just about the number of Divine Palaces and innate talents; it¡¯s also about the formation of an array within the body after breaking through to the mid-stage of the realm, with the first three Divine Palaces condensing into it. Yes, an array! Depending on the intricacy of the cultivation method each individual practices, the arrays formed by connecting the three Divine Palaces can vary greatly. But regardless of the array, when the three Divine Palaces are connected, they can unleash a much stronger power from the Mountain Sea Realm. It¡¯s precisely because of this that one¡¯s strength increases so much after breaking through to the mid-stage of the realm, creating a significant gap between them and those in the early stage. Therefore, even though Chi Shengsheng had five people, they shouldn¡¯t have been so reckless in pursuing someone in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Moreover, it was Zeng Huaizheng and the others who left Feihuang City first, while Chi Shengsheng and the others followed shortly afterward. Facing someone in the mid-stage of the realm, they definitely wouldn¡¯t have acted in such a manner. But if it¡¯s not someone in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, how could someone in the early stage of the realm effortlessly slay Cheng Haixiong and the others one by one? Leaving aside the others, Chi Shengsheng himself possesses three Divine Palaces and is at the pinnacle of the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Yet he was still crushed as if he were nothing. What kind of early-stage cultivator could achieve this? A Sacred Land Prodigy? But why would Chi Shengsheng and the others pursue a Sacred Land Prodigy? It doesn¡¯t make sense! Jiang Yuming¡¯s expression turned solemn. The soul imprints left at the scene were too fragmented; one couldn¡¯t see their cultivation level, the characteristics of their cultivation methods, or anything else. ¡°Return to Feihuang City!¡± Jiang Yuming, accompanied by Xia Junlin, returned to Feihuang City after a brief moment. Although the repeated departure and return of Jiang Yuming surprised the members of the Feihuang Sect, they still warmly welcomed him. They only learned about the deaths of Chi Shengsheng and the others after Jiang Yuming¡¯s arrival. However, the deaths of Chi Shengsheng and the others occurred outside Feihuang City and had no connection to the Feihuang Sect. Both being top-tier forces, although the Feihuang Sect was slightly weaker than the Heavenly Illusion Valley, they didn¡¯t need to worry about being blamed by the Heavenly Illusion Valley for this incident. ¡°It¡¯s troubling for your sect. Could you provide information on who among the Mountain Sea Realm left the city around the time Saint Xizhou and the others departed?¡± Jiang Yuming asked Luan Qinghui. ¡°Naturally,¡± Luan Qinghui replied without hesitation. With the existence of the Tree King, almost everything within Feihuang City was under the control of the Feihuang Sect. Finding out how many people left Feihuang City within a specific timeframe was easily achievable for the Feihuang Sect. And if they were just looking for those in the Mountain Sea Realm, it was even simpler, as they were already under the surveillance of the Feihuang Sect within the city. In a matter of moments, a jade slip was handed over, and Jiang Yuming thanked Luan Qinghui before heading to the courtyard where Saint Xizhou and the others had resided. After a brief inspection, Jiang Yuming arrived at the tavern where Zeng Huaizheng had been staying. Standing on the eaves of the tavern, Jiang Yuming surveyed the surroundings before turning to Xia Junlin. ¡°Have the Feihuang Sect provide information on the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators residing within a radius of twenty miles, within the past six months!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Xia Junlin bowed and swiftly flew towards the Feihuang Sect. In just a quarter of an hour, Xia Junlin returned, presenting a jade slip to Jiang Yuming. Jiang Yuming divided his focus and probed into the two jade slips. After a moment, he pinpointed several individuals, ultimately focusing entirely on one person. Xia Junlin respectfully stood by. The True Illusion Technique possessed formidable tracking abilities, and Jiang Yuming was undoubtedly the best tracker in the Heavenly Illusion Valley. Several peak experts of the Mountain Sea Realm within the Heavenly Illusion Valley specifically assigned Jiang Yuming to investigate this matter for this reason. Given Jiang Yuming¡¯s current expression, it was likely that he had identified the culprit. Jiang Yuming swiftly flew to the Xianglang Inn, which was about a dozen miles away, and entered a guest room directly. As Jiang Yuming glanced around, his brow furrowed slightly. The occupant of this room had stayed here for several months. Normally, even if there hadn¡¯t been a battle here, there should still be plenty of soul imprints left behind. According to Jiang Yuming¡¯s previous observations, the culprit likely didn¡¯t notice Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s surveillance beforehand. After all, there were too many people within Feihuang City, and from a dozen miles away, it was impossible to sense anything unusual. This was different from being discovered while tracking outside the city. Therefore, normally, the murderer wouldn¡¯t bother erasing their soul imprints left in the inn before leaving. However, the current situation indicated an unusually cautious individual who deliberately erased the soul imprints from the guest room before departing. Jiang Yuming had initially intended to collect the complete soul imprints of this person. Only by doing so could he continue tracking them. Half an hour later, Jiang Yuming appeared in the Shanggong Hall of Feihuang City. ¡°The other party exchanged an incomplete cultivation technique with a Black Divine subordinate.¡± Qu Shangzheng led Jiang Yuming to the place where he had previously spoken with Chen Fei. However, this incident had occurred over half a year ago, and with people coming and going in the Shanggong Hall, it was even less likely that any soul imprints would remain. Jiang Yuming nodded. He had already learned this information beforehand. His visit to the Shanggong Hall now was more for confirmation. With the current lead cut off, Jiang Yuming needed more details. ¡°Do you have any other information about this individual, Brother Qu?¡± Jiang Yuming looked up at Qu Shangzheng. ¡°That day was the first time I saw this person, and I have no other information,¡± Qu Shangzheng shook his head. Qu Shangzheng felt somewhat surprised that Jiang Yuming had pinpointed the culprit to that person. Based on what Qu Shangzheng had observed that day, the person was just an ordinary early-stage cultivator of the Mountain Sea Realm. Although their cultivation technique was decent, it was just decent, not even reaching the level of top-tier techniques. In the end, they had to exchange for an incomplete cultivation technique, the Purple Sky Thunder Technique, which revealed the ordinariness of their background. For such an early-stage cultivator of the Mountain Sea Realm to first slay three peers of the same level, and then someone like Chi Shengsheng, a prodigy, it seemed utterly impossible no matter how one looked at it. Even if that person had exceptional talent, high talent still required top-tier techniques to support it in order to become true combat strength. That person didn¡¯t meet such conditions. However, this was the Heavenly Illusion Valley¡¯s affair, and Qu Shangzheng wouldn¡¯t casually involve himself in it, even if he had his thoughts about it. ¡°Thank you!¡± Jiang Yuming bowed to Qu Shangzheng before leaving the Shanggong Hall with Xia Junlin. Qu Shangzheng watched their departing figures and shook his head. But whoever the culprit was, it would be incredibly difficult for the Heavenly Illusion Valley to find them now. ¡°Master, where are we going now?¡± Xia Junlin turned to Jiang Yuming. None of the blood soul imprints on the bodies of the Saint Xizhou five had worked, indicating that the killer possessed extremely powerful soul techniques. Xia Junlin also knew about the person who exchanged for a technique from the Black God Faction. If they didn¡¯t even have top-tier techniques, where did they get rarer soul techniques from? Even with Xia Junlin¡¯s mid-stage power in the Mountain Sea Realm, it would be extremely difficult to erase those blood soul imprints. Could someone in the early stage of the realm accomplish it so easily? ¡°We¡¯re going to find the culprit!¡± Jiang Yuming¡¯s voice echoed as his figure transformed into a shadow, reappearing inside the Xianglang Inn. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Killing a member of our Heavenly Illusion Valley like this won¡¯t go without a fight!¡± Jiang Yuming formed hand seals, causing the elemental energy in his body to boil. The damaged soul imprints left in the guest room were forcibly gathered together, causing Jiang Yuming¡¯s aura to drop significantly. Even if it meant depleting his origin, Jiang Yuming was determined to try tracking down the murderer again. People from the Heavenly Illusion Valley couldn¡¯t die so easily! An imprint rose from the guest room and swiftly shot towards the city¡¯s outskirts. Spanning eight hundred miles, the imprint arrived at the location where Saint Xizhou and the others had died. Chapter 750 - Sincere Heart Sincere Heart Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The mark trembled slightly, absorbing the residual soul imprints left here. This includes the imprints left by the three from the Saint Xizhou, all of which were absorbed together. Jiang Yuming followed behind, his aura slightly diminished compared to before. As these imprints condensed, they would constantly consume Jiang Yuming¡¯s essence, but it wasn¡¯t much. Considering Jiang Yuming¡¯s current realm, this consumption was negligible. In such an impossible scenario of forcibly tracking others, peak practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm were indispensable. What was even more crucial was the special talent within Jiang Yuming¡¯s Divine Palace. A heart of sincerity! In the depths of the unknown, there was a natural connection. For the possessor of such a talent, the resonance would be very apparent. While the effect would weaken significantly if used on others, when combined with Jiang Yuming¡¯s True Illusion Technique, it complemented each other well. After absorbing the residual soul imprints, the mark continued to fly forward for over a hundred miles, arriving at the location where Chi Shengsheng and the others were slain, continuing to absorb the soul imprints left here. The mark emitted a faint light, pausing in mid-air for a moment before flying towards the southeast. Evidently, the mark had already locked onto the killer! Upon seeing this, Xia Junlin couldn¡¯t help but reveal a pleased expression on his face. Inviting Senior Jiang inside was indeed the most correct choice! The mark sped swiftly, only to halt abruptly in mid-air after flying just a few dozen miles. Jiang Yuming appeared beside the mark, his expression changing. Xia Junlin looked at Jiang Yuming with some confusion, but seeing Jiang Yuming¡¯s expression, he didn¡¯t dare to askfurther. Jiang Yuming took a deep breath, retrieving the mark into his hand. In the next moment, the mark shattered in Jiang Yuming¡¯s palm. ¡°Senior Jiang?¡± Seeing this scene, Xia Junlin couldn¡¯t help but call out, despite some reservations. After all the effort spent depleting his essence to condense the mark, how could it be destroyed after only chasing for a few dozen miles? Wasn¡¯t this a waste of his own essence! ¡°That person directly teleported. Relying solely on the mark, we can¡¯t track them anymore.¡± Jiang Yuming looked ahead, his eyes narrowing slightly. In reality, even with teleportation, it could still be traced following the natural connection. However, this method of pursuit had a major problem-it required an even larger essence to sustain. Jiang Yuming was at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, with nine Divine Palaces arrayed within him. His strength was formidable, but facing such a forced pursuit, even his essence couldn¡¯t sustain it. Despite all calculations, Jiang Yuming hadn¡¯t anticipated that there would be a warrior with teleportation talent, causing his method to fail. Thousands of miles away, Chen Fei transformed into a rainbow, streaking across the sky. The clone¡¯s advancement has concluded, possessing ample spiritual essence, and its techniques have reached a state of perfection, making the process vent smooth. With three Divine Palaces at the peak of the early Mountain Sea Realm, its realm surpassed that of the main body. This was also the first time Chen Fei¡¯s clone had achieved such a result after so many years of cultivation. However, if the clone were to engage in combat with the main body, it would ultimately be defeated, perhaps even being shattered by the main body within a few moves. The talents within the clone¡¯s three Divine Palaces are just projections ofchen Fei¡¯s mam body, lacking much of their potency. Their primary function is to stabilize the clone¡¯s realm. With a severely weakened version of the talents, coupled with the Profound Demon Sword at its peak and the genuine three Divine Palaces, the clone¡¯s strength falls short of the main body but is comparable to that of an average early Mountain Sea Realm practitioner. This outcome is almost identical to Chen Fei¡¯s original expectations; after all, a clone is just a clone. However, due to the presence of talent projections within the three Divine Palaces, the clone¡¯s ability to withstand pressure is quite high. When Chen Fei employs the Conjoined Body Technique, the clone can provide an additional twenty percent of the pressure resistance limit for Chen Fei. In other words, regardless of the clone¡¯s specific strength, merely considering the pressure it can withstand, it effectively provides Chen Fei with a weakened version of a talent domain. Killing five early-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioners in exchange for one at the peak of the early stage, plus an additional talent domain, was simply a windfall! However, precisely because of having slain five practitioners at that level, the value of this clone has skyrocketed. If it were accidentally destroyed, Chen Fei would find it much more difficult to reconstitute it. Half a day later, Chen Fei landed on a mountain peak. In the next moment, he shifted himself into the depths of the mountain. This place was tens of thousands of miles away from the Feihuang Sect, making it almost impossible for anyone to track him there. Finally, Chen Fei had some time to sort through the spiritual treasures of the Saint Xizhou and others. He moved everything out of the five individuals¡¯ spiritual treasures, and then he pressed the Qjanyuan Sword against the Shattered Moon Blade. ¡°Crack,crack,crack!¡± The Shattered Moon Blade emitted a harsh, distorted sound as a vast amount of spiritual essence began to pour into the Qjanyuan Sword. The auras on the spiritual treasures of the Saint Xizhou and others were too distinct; Chen Fei couldn¡¯t possibly sell these items, as it might attract the attention of the Heavenly Illusion Valley. Nowadays, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t resist the Heavenly Illusion Valley, so he had no choice but to extract the spiritual essence from these treasures to avoid being discovered. The five spiritual treasures were extremely valuable, and extracting their spiritual essence in this manner could be seen as somewhat wasteful. However, Chen Fei remained exceedingly calm, because he knew what he needed more. In less than half an hour, all the spiritual essence from the Shattered Moon Blade had poured into the Qjanyuan Sword, reducing the Shattered Moon Blade to a pile of powder that dissipated into the air. The Qianyuan Sword emitted a sharp sword cry before continuing to press against the glove of the Saint Xizhou. In another half-hour, the glove likewise turned into powder. Even though the Qianyuan Sword was already of considerable grade, absorbing the spiritual essence from two spiritual treasures in succession left it with a sense of being stretched to its limit. ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei sheathed the Qianyuan Sword, allowing it to quickly digest the spiritual essence. The Concealment Bell flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve and landed on Cheng Haixiong¡¯s Fengxiang Sword. The Fengxiang Sword violently twisted and trembled, with phantom phoenixes flashing across its blade, but they were promptly suppressed by the Concealment Bell, forcibly extracting the spiritual essence from the sword and channeling it into the bell. An hour passed, and the spiritual essence from Chi Shengsheng¡¯s Heaven¡¯s Descent Sword was also absorbed by the Concealment Bell. Compared to the Fengxiang Sword, the Heaven¡¯s Descent Sword undoubtedly held greater superiority. After absorbing the essence from these two spiritual treasures, the Concealment Bell itself fell into a state of confusion. At this moment, Chen Fei only had Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant left in his hands. Regarding this pendant, to be honest, Chen Fei felt somewhat reluctant to directly extract its spiritual essence and destroy it. Spiritual treasures that could directly enhance the soul were extremely rare. Not only did they require top-quality spiritual materials, but they also needed some luck to be successfully forged. Chen Fei could wear this jade pendant to directly enhance his soul. What¡¯s more critical was that even if Chen Fei¡¯s realm became too high in the future and he didn¡¯t need this Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant anymore, he could place it within the Primordial Sword Sect for use by disciples at the Harmony or even Foundation Realm. Other spiritual treasures were difficult to use below the Mountain Sea Realm but the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant could be downward compatible. Chen Fei looked at the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant, pondered for a moment, and then the Xuanyuan Sword in his Sea of Consciousness emitted a faint light. Subsequently, a sword shadow directly cleaved into the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant. ¡°Hum!¡± The Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant trembled slightly as a portion of its spirituality was abruptly cut away. Simultaneously, the majority of the traces left by Zeng Huaizheng within the pendant were also eradicated. Without pausing, Chen Fei sent several more sword lights into the pendant. The spirituality of the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant grew even weaker, but the traces of Zeng Huaizheng were also erased completely. Purple lightning burst out from Chen Fei¡¯s palm as he forcefully altered the appearance of the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant. The pendant turned crimson in an instant, then began to soften all over. After a moment, the thunderous purple light dissipated, and the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant had taken on a completely new appearance. Its spirituality had plummeted to the brink, just a hair¡¯s breadth away from falling out of the realm of spiritual treasures. However, to anyone, even if it were someone from the Heavenly Illusion Valley they would never recognize any connection between this pendant and Zeng Huaizheng. A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he tucked it away into his sleeve. Afterward, with proper nurturing, he could always restore the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant to its original state. What Chen Fei valued was the pendant¡¯s unique properties. In fact, the other four spiritual treasures could also be forcibly refined in this manner. However, if that were the case, the value of the four treasures would plummet even more compared to simply extracting their spiritual essence-it would be a greater loss. Since that was the case, it was better to use them to empower the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. At least this way, it was also improving Chen Fei¡¯s own strength. With the issue of the spiritual treasures resolved and no sense of being pursued from behind, Chen Fei confirmed there was no danger. He teleported out of the mountain and continued on toward Thousand Geese City. The contents of the spiritual treasures of the Saint Xizhou and others were extremely diverse; it would likely take a considerable amount of time to sort through them. Since there was no longer any danger of being tracked, it was better to just return directly to Thousand Geese City and slowly sort through the gains there. Thousand Geese City. It had been quite a long time since Chen Fei left here, but there wasn¡¯t much concern among the Primordial Sword Sect. Previously, Chen Fei¡¯s clone had been active within the sect, serving as an elder responsible for transmitting techniques. As long as they saw the clone, they could understand Chen Fei¡¯s current situation. There was a brief disturbance a couple of days ago when the clone disappeared momentarily, but upon seeing the message left by the clone, it didn¡¯t cause much of a stir. The Middle Continent is not peaceful nowadays, with disasters erupting in various places from time to time. But the people in Thousand Geese City were relatively calm. With Tang Shouchang and two Mountain Sea Realm experts presiding, along with Nie Li, the Monster King, the general forces posed no threat to Thousand Geese City. Moreover, Thousand Geese City was located in a remote corner, with little of value to attract others¡¯ attention, even for those monsters. Within the Primordial Sword Sect, Nie Li manifested his true form, standing on the ground, continuously pondering the various insights left by Chen Fei in his Sea of Consciousness. Since Chen Fei left Thousand Geese City, Nie Li had been practicing like this, and his strength had been changing almost every day. This immersion in cultivation kept Nie Li completely absorbed. The last time Nie Li had put in such effort into cultivation was a long time ago! Suddenly, Nie Li¡¯s head moved slightly, his eyes opened, and he looked towards the direction of the sky. ¡°Roar!¡± Nie Li let out a huge roar, the sound echoing throughout Thousand Geese City. The people in the city, upon hearing the roar, subconsciously stopped what they were doing, looking up at the sky. They happened to see a flash of purple light descending and landing in the Primordial Sword Sect. Tang Shouchang was in seclusion, but he immediately sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura, his eyes snapping open. ¡°It seems like he¡¯s gotten stronger.¡± As the rotating city lord, Tang Shouchang was in charge of the defensive formation of Thousand Geese City, and he was extremely sensitive to fluctuations in energy. ¡°How long has it been since he broke through?¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Tang Shouchang couldn¡¯t help but feel incredulous. For many people who had just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm, it would likely take them some time just to stabilize their realm. Tang Shouchang shook his head slightly, silently calling Chen Fei a monster, then closed his eyes again. Chen Fei¡¯s return brought great joy and excitement to the Primordial Sword Sect. Despite being just an clone, Chen Fei¡¯s return seemed to invigorate the sect, as if they had found their backbone again. An hour later, the people of the Primordial Sword Sect dispersed, and Chen Fei began to sort through the belongings of the Saint Xizhou and others. Chapter 751 - One Thousand Xuanyuan Swords One Thousand Xuanyuan Swords Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation There were 18,695 pieces of high-grade elemental stones, nearly twenty thousand in total. It could only be said that Heavenly Illusion Valley deserved to be a top sect, with the surplus wealth of its disciples far exceeding that of the Saint Yan Sect. Initially, the high-grade elemental stones in the hands of Xing Xinyang from the Saint Yan Sect were far from those of anyone in Heavenly Illusion Valley. Not only the elemental stones, but also the spiritual treasures, and elixirs collected by Xing Xinyang were much fewer. From this, it could be seen that even among martial artists of the same level, there was a huge difference in wealth. In the continent of Middle Continent, it was a flourishing era of martial arts, but the final result was still that the stronger occupied more, and then the stronger became even stronger. This was also why so many martial artists were desperately trying to improve their own realms and enhance the strength of their sects, in order to gain more resources on the continent of Middle Continent. The spiritual materials collected by Chi Shengsheng and his four companions were all above the fourth rank, with none below this level. If these spiritual materials were sold, they would have amounted to tens of thousands of high-grade elemental stones. There were also various spiritual pills needed for cultivation, as well as sacred medicines for healing, each worth thousands of high-grade elemental stones. This harvest alone, not to mention things like martial arts manuals and jade slips, had a direct countable value of nearly forty thousand high-grade elemental stones. Converted into intermediate-grade elemental stones, that would be four million, a staggering fortune. ¡°It seems I can find an opportunity to go to the Sacred Land City. With this wealth, at the right opportunity, I might be able to buy a spiritual material similar to the Heavenly Rain Flower,¡± Chen Fei pondered. Sorting out the elemental stones and spiritual materials, Chen Fei stored them neatly within the Qianyuan Sword. When needed, they could be easily retrieved. With these organized, Chen Fei shifted his focus to the jade slips. Before spending the elemental stones, they were just numbers. On the contrary, martial arts jade slips, if suitable ones were found, could directly enhance Chen Fei¡¯s combat power. The Purple Sky Thunder Technique exchanged from Feihuang City had led to the achievement of the Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword, boosting Chen Fei¡¯s combat power. This prevented situations like before, where his attack power was weak due to the lack of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s refining of foreign forces. Due to the blockade by the Saint Yan Sect, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s reputation among ordinary practitioners was relatively average. Therefore, when facing Chen Fei, these people might not have understood why Chen Fei grew stronger with each battle before being slain. However, those top forces, even the people from the Sacred Land City, basically knew about the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, and some even had it recorded within their sects. If Chen Fei¡¯s own attack power had been insufficient and others had become aware of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s characteristics, he would have become somewhat passive. Especially against those with exceptionally strong defense, Chen Fei would have found it difficult to keep them completely at bay, let alone many top forces that had teleportation abilities to protect themselves. Arrays like the Thousand Light Formation could have helped stall for a moment, but they couldn¡¯t have held people off indefinitely. So, enhancing Chen Fei¡¯s own combat power in his normal state had been a necessary option. This had been why Chen Fei had chosen the Purple Sky Thunder Technique and the Sword Sect talent in Feihuang City. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t had much background; his biggest background had been himself within the Primordial Sword Sect. Therefore, when traveling outside, Chen Fei had had to try to avoid having any weaknesses. Because sometimes, one weakness could have led to Chen Fei¡¯s downfall. Chen Fei had divided his attention into several strands and had delved into the jade slips before him. After a while, only six jade slips had remained in front of Chen Fei. As for the other martial arts jade slips, Chen Fei had glanced at them briefly and had found that they could no longer enhance his strength. As for those six jade slips before him, five of them had contained the martial arts cultivation experiences of several people from the Saint Xizhou. As for the original martial arts they had primarily cultivated, those had definitely not been included. In addition to the cultivation experiences, there was another jade slip named the ¡°Thousand Illusions Body Technique,¡± obtained from Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s collection. This technique, when cultivated to its peak, was reputed to be able to manifest over a thousand illusions, each indistinguishable from reality to martial artists of the same level for a short period. Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s primary cultivation, the True Illusion Technique, already allowed for the interchangeability of truth and illusion. Coupled with this ¡°Thousand Illusions Body Technique,¡± it was truly a perfect match. Chen Fei picked up the Thousand Illusion Body Technique and earnestly began to study it. After spending over an hour on it, Chen Fei finally set down the jade slip, his gaze filled with contemplation. Illusions were not clones; clones typically possessed some combat capabilities. Of course, achieving a clone¡¯s realm higher than one¡¯s own, as Chen Fei had done, was not unheard of, but it was extremely rare. Illusions had no combat capabilities whatsoever; they were purely illusions. However, they were more realistic than mere phantoms, making it difficult to discern truth from falsehood. If Chen Fei successfully cultivated the ¡°Thousand Illusions Body Technique,¡± in the future, whether attacking or fleeing, he could confuse opponents and gain some advantage. Although the Thousand Illusion Body Technique didn¡¯t completely align with Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation system, it could indeed be incorporated to enrich his combat techniques. ¡°However, mere illusions have their limitations; if they were clones, that would be much better!¡± Chen Fei raised his head high. With over a thousand clones, even if each clone¡¯s strength was just at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, overwhelming opponents would be a breeze. Truly, overwhelming them wouldn¡¯t require many tactics; with each clone delivering a blow, even those at the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm would be trampled. As for the fact that the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t keep up with the speed of the Mountain Sea Realm, there was always Chen Fei¡¯s main body to hold opponents in place while the thousands of clones surged forward. ¡°If coupled with talent suppression, it would be even more formidable.¡± Chen Fei suddenly remembered the talent suppression he had seen in the void last time, extending from the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. He had been the first to dismiss it then. If over a thousand clones were combined with domain suppression, the scene would be breathtaking. However, if it were possible to cultivate over a thousand Combined Aperture Tempering realm clones, what level of technique would that be? It would never fall into Zeng Huaizheng¡¯s hands. ¡± I still think illusions are too weak; if the opponent also cultivates specialized mental techniques, they can see through them at a glance.¡± Chen Fei lightly tapped the ground with his finger. With the Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei could see through illusions; just like when Zeng Huaizheng had tried to deceive him before, he had seen through it effortlessly. Merge the Thousand Illusions Body Technique with the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique? However, the two techniques specialize in different directions. After merging, it wouldn¡¯t allow Chen Fei to create more clones; at most, it would just create a bunch of additional illusions for each clone. Thinking about all he had learned, Chen Fei suddenly paused, a faint gleam of light appearing in his eyes. ¡°What if I merge the Thousand Illusions Body Technique with the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword?¡± The Thousand Illusions Body Technique was impressive; otherwise, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have kept it. The most proper fusion method would actually be with the Sky Travel, which Chen Fei also planned to execute. But a technique wasn¡¯t limited to just one fusion; it mostly depended on the characteristics of the technique itself. Fusing the Thousand Illusions Body Technique with the Sky Travel would work perfectly fine, both for offense and escape. Fusing the Thousand Illusion Body Technique with the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t thinking about creating more illusions when using mental attacks. It would be more about adding some obstacles. The Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword was a mental technique, and adding more illusions for deception during mental attacks wouldn¡¯t be very meaningful because mental techniques were meant to directly attack the opponent¡¯s mind and didn¡¯t require additional deception. But Chen Fei¡¯s Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword had a slightly different aspect: it was connected to a trace of the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword. If the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword were to merge with the Thousand Illusions Body Technique, and these illusions were to multiply, could these illusions also be connected to the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword? It didn¡¯t need to be much, just a trace, but with over a thousand illusions, even a trace could accumulate into a significant amount of true spirit! With that thought Chen Fei¡¯s spirit instantly soared; it was too thrilling! ¡°Merge!¡± ¡°Discover technique: Thousand Illusions Sky Travel!¡± ¡°Discover technique: Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword!¡± In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, two new techniques suddenly appeared. Thousand Illusions Sky Travel, the fusion of body technique with body technique, was straightforward. Because what Chen Fei pursued most in body techniques was speed, only a portion of the Thousand Illusions Body Technique was integrated into the Sky Travel, so the proficiency of the new technique only decreased slightly. As for the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword, it was essentially the fusion of body technique with mental technique. Without a reference, such fusion would require a significant amount of time and effort to achieve. Certainly, the Thousand Illusions Body Technique itself had involved the manipulation of the mind; otherwise, how could illusions have appeared? There was an inherent connection between the Thousand Illusions Body Technique and mental techniques. The proficiency of the Nine Hells Profound Slaying Sword had previously been at the Perfect Level and had been advancing toward the Great Completion level. Now, with the integration of the new technique, it had directly dropped to the level of entering the Perfect Level. ¡°The decrease in proficiency isn¡¯t much, but I wonder if my speculation is correct.¡± Chen Fei waved his hand, setting up formations around him, then began to activate the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword. A huge sword shadow appeared behind Chen Fei, with the contours of mountains and rivers engraved on the blade, precisely the Xuanyuan Sword. As the Xuanyuan Sword appeared, it seemed as if countless towering mountains and vast rivers manifested, emitting an extremely oppressive atmosphere in the surroundings. ¡°Hum!¡± The Xuanyuan Sword shadow trembled slightly, and a phantom figure appeared beside it. Initially extremely faint, the phantom figure quickly solidified and became clear, forming another Xuanyuan Sword. However, this Xuanyuan Sword gave off a sense of superficial strength. Indeed, it was superficial strength because it was just an illusion, devoid of any real attacking power. And because the technique had not yet reached the Great Completion level, its flaws were even more apparent. Chen Fei watched the illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword and continued to operate the technique, focusing all his mind on this illusion. At first, the illusion showed no change whatsoever because it had already reached its limit. The most Chen Fei could do was to make it more lifelike. But as Chen Fei continued to operate the technique, a force seemed to project from the void and landed on the illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword. With the settling of this force, the illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword instantly changed. It was no longer a question of whether it was real or not; instead, the sword suddenly exuded a divine aura and hid a terrifying power within, even if it was just a trace. ¡°Did it work?¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Because the technique had just been integrated, Chen Fei¡¯s execution had been somewhat slow, but this could be solved by improving the proficiency of the technique. More importantly, Chen Fei¡¯s speculation seemed to have succeeded! The true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword within the illusion was extremely weak at the moment, probably because the illusion itself didn¡¯t have much power to carry any true spirit. But with the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword, Chen Fei could cultivate thousands of illusions! Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. A quantitative change had triggered a qualitative change. With thousands of Xuanyuan Swords striking together, what couldn¡¯t be achieved? Chapter 752 - Earth Shattering Earth Shattering Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If it was the original Nine Hells Refining Technique, merged with the Thousand Illusions Body Technique, and One-Armed Hades Three Kowtows, who could withstand it? With that thought, Chen Fei suddenly felt an urge to read the entire Nine Hells Refining Technique. However, to obtain a sect¡¯s foundational technique, one had to either join the sect or breach the mountain gate. Currently, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t meet either of these conditions. Calming his mind, Chen Fei continued to operate the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword. Soon, the second illusory form of the Xuanyuan Sword appeared, and it successfully attracted the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword. The third, fourth, fifth¡­ In just a moment, there were already twenty illusory forms of the Xuanyuan Sword in front of Chen Fei, and all of them had attracted the true spirits. However, at that point, Chen Fei stopped and did not continue to condense more illusory forms. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei couldn¡¯t condense new illusions. With the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword now at the consummate stage, creating over a thousand illusions or even a hundred illusions posed no problem. The reason Chen Fei stopped at that moment was that his mind and soul were struggling a bit to keep up. Actually, when he condensed the tenth illusory form of the Xuanyuan Sword and the true spirit took residence, Chen Fei began to feel something unusual in his mind. It was like a child wielding a big knife, the contradiction of having inadequate personal strength but possessing powerful force in hand. By the time he reached twenty illusory forms of the Xuanyuan Sword, this feeling had reached its limit. If Chen Fei continued to condense illusions, the possible outcome would be the tearing apart of his mind and soul by the overwhelming power of the Xuanyuan Sword. When he condensed the Xuanyuan Sword before, he understood that the inscriptions on the sword¡¯s body vanished automatically, indicating his own insufficient mind and soul, unable to bear more true spirits of the Xuanyuan Sword. And now, taking a different approach, using illusions to bear the true spirits. One could say Chen Fei succeeded, but in a sense, it could also be seen as a failure. Success, of course, lay in the fact that the technique worked, with no flaws in his train of thought. But the failure stemmed from Chen Fei¡¯s own weakness, unable to fully unleash this power. ¡ö¡öThe limit of the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword is the limit my mind and soul can withstand. As my future strength grows, so will this technique,¡± Chen Fei mused. Chen Fei waved his hand, dispersing the twenty illusory forms of the Xuanyuan Sword in front of him, feeling a wave of relief wash over his mind and soul. Just having them condensed there exerted tremendous pressure on Chen Fei¡¯s mind and soul. If he had unleashed that strike just now, it would probably have been Chen Fei¡¯s strongest move to date. It could both slay gods and sever souls. In the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, probably no one could withstand it. Even those geniuses of the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, even if they didn¡¯t die, severe injury would be almost inevitable. And if Chen Fei were willing to bear the risk of injury and forcibly condense more illusions, those geniuses would likely be wiped out in one strike. A smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s face as he tallied his gains this time. His greatest expectation was actually placed on the primary cultivation techniques of the five disciples of the Saint Xizhou. Unexpectedly, a technique like the Thousand Illusions Body Technique had given Chen Fei an ace up his sleeve. It was a move that, if he were desperate, could potentially infinitely increase his power. Now, what Chen Fei needed to do was elevate his proficiency with the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword. When the need arose, he could effortlessly condense illusions, attract true spirits, and unleash a decisive strike! After tidying up the jade slips of the Thousand Illusions Body Technique, Chen Fei divided his focus and delved into the other five jade slips. Nearly half a day passed, and Chen Fei finished reading through the five jade slips one by one. ¡°Discovered cultivation technique, Golden PeakMountain Scripture (Incomplete)!¡± ¡°Discovered cultivation technique, True Illusion Technique (Incomplete)!¡± ¡°Discovered cultivation technique, Heavenly Phoenix Song Technique (Incomplete)!¡± ¡°Discovered cultivation technique, Shattered Moon Technique (Incomplete)!¡± Four successive cultivation techniques appeared on the panel. Among them, the Heavenly Phoenix Song Technique had the least damage. Not only because Chi Shengsheng practiced this technique and had the highest level of comprehension, but also because two people practiced this technique. Cheng Haixiong also practiced this technique, so there were naturally more records related to the Heavenly Phoenix Song Technique. However, no matter how few the damages were, compared to truly intact cultivation techniques, they still appeared fragmented, and they couldn¡¯t even match up to the Purple Sky Thunder Technique obtained previously. ¡°Merge!¡± ¡°Discovered cultivation technique, Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword! As the five cultivation techniques merged, the insights related to them collided in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, lasting for more than a moment before gradually dissipating. Chen Fei carefully studied the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, and a hint of joy gradually emerged in his eyes. In fact, even without Chen Fei¡¯s study, just by looking at the proficiency of the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, one could judge how much this cultivation technique had improved. The original Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword had already reached the consummate stage, while the proficiency of the brand-new Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword had slipped from the consummate stage to the middle stage of mastery. Although the five cultivation techniques obtained were all incomplete, many of their concepts were profound and mysterious, thus elevating the level of the cultivation technique. If the previous Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword was already on par with the branch techniques of ordinary top forces, then the profundity of the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword now naturally surpassed this level. According to the information Chen Fei had previously obtained, the cultivation techniques on the Middle Continent had various levels. The Sacred Land¡¯s ultimate techniques, especially those foundational techniques, could directly reach the level of the Sun Moon Realm, making them truly unparalleled existences. At that time, only a few Sacred Lands and top forces that had lost their qualifications as Sacred Lands due to the lack of successors to the Sun Moon Realm possessed such techniques. These ultimate techniques were not accessible to ordinary martial artists, and even within the Sacred Lands, only true prodigies could touch them. For instance, the Heavenly Illusion Valley, although it no longer carried the title of a Sacred Land, still retained its foundational techniques because it once had a powerful figure in the Sun Moon Realm, and the sect had not faced major catastrophes. At present, only a few individuals in the Heavenly Illusion Valley qualified to cultivate these foundational techniques. Others lacked the aptitude, and forcibly practicing them would only delay their own progress. The Heavenly Phoenix Song Technique was part of the foundational techniques of the Heavenly Illusion Valley. When a practitioner reached the later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, they had to cultivate another technique and integrate it with the Heavenly Phoenix Song Technique to fully unleash the power of these foundational techniques. Compared to the Sacred Land¡¯s foundational techniques, slightly weaker were the foundational techniques of various ordinary top forces, such as the Feihuang Technique of the Feihuang Sect. The branch techniques within the Sacred Lands were on par with the Feihuang Technique, both capable of reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. Not only were they powerful in combat, but the bottlenecks during breakthroughs were also slightly smaller. Next were the branch techniques of the top forces or techniques like the Nine Hells Refining Technique of the Saint Yan Sect, which were also in this category. The Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword that Chen Fei had currently forged was slightly higher than this category, but it had not reached the level of the Feihuang Technique of the Feihuang Sect. Above Tier Three, not yet full Tier Two, a half step into the second tier? After breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm for several years, Chen Fei had forged a technique stronger than the Nine Hells Refining Technique. Naturally, he had no complaints. After all Chen Fei was still only in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, and he would have plenty of opportunities in the future to further supplement his primary cultivation technique. With the tally of the jade slips complete, Chen Fei sat cross-legged and began his daily practice. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword! These were the three cultivation techniques that Chen Fei currently practiced, and any improvement in any one of them could drive his overall strength growth. As for the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel, which he had recently fused, Chen Fei didn¡¯t plan to set it aside immediately. After all, it was only a little short of reaching consummate mastery, and it wouldn¡¯t take much time to achieve that. Chen Fei decided to occasionally set aside some time to exchange it with the aforementioned three cultivation techniques, allowing his sea of consciousness to receive different insights from other techniques, serving as a form of refreshment. And then there was the innate talent Sword Mastery, which he couldn¡¯t ignore either and also required time for cultivation. Previously, in Feihuang City, Chen Fei had already completed the cultivation of some techniques. Now, with the emergence of new techniques, he found himself in a state where time was insufficient. Time seemed to slip away unnoticed during cultivation, especially for someone like Chen Fei who could feel continuous improvement every moment, becoming deeply immersed in it. In the blink of an eye, a month passed, and the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel was re-cultivated to consummate mastery. In the courtyard, Chen Fei stood in mid-air. As he took a step forward, hundreds of figures suddenly filled the surroundings. These were not afterimages caused by swift movement, but genuine illusions, possessing breath, and even soul fluctuations. With the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel at consummate mastery, it was almost impossible for someone in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm to discern Chen Fei¡¯s true whereabouts in an instant, and sometimes, battles were indeed just a matter of moments. As hundreds of illusory forms dispersed, Chen Fei glanced at the southeast direction before disappearing into the air. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared outside the courtyard of Feng Xiupu. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s presence outside, Feng Xiupu quickly stepped out of the courtyard. ¡°Master!¡± Chen Fei looked at FengXiupu, bowing respectfully. Towards this master who had selflessly helped him from the beginning, Chen Fei always maintained a deep respect. ¡°You can dismiss the clone now,¡± Feng Xiupu said, looking at Chen Fei with pride. Who wouldn¡¯t be proud to have such a disciple? ¡°If Master wishes to break through the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, then naturally, I should be here to assist,¡± Chen Fei said softly, smiling. A month ago, when Chen Fei tallied his gains, he found some Heavenly Sprout Grass in Chi Shengsheng¡¯s collection. He distributed several sprouts of the grass to Feng Xiupu, Zhou Zixun, and Chi Shuqing respectively, and helped them refine it. Although the grass was useless for those in the Mountain Sea Realm, it was a treasure for those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, capable of allowing them to comprehend the subtleties of cultivation techniques and directly elevate their realm. What¡¯s even more remarkable about the Heavenly Sprout Grass was that warriors in the Aperture Tempering realm could also use it. For those in the Aperture Tempering realm seeking to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Heavenly Sprout Grass was truly invaluable. In top forces, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was not considered a high-end power level, let alone the Aperture Tempering realm. Almost no one would use Heavenly Sprout Grass for cultivation in the Aperture Tempering realm. But for the Primordial Sword Sect, or rather, for Chen Fei, these Heavenly Sprout Grasses were more precious than ordinary fourth-grade spiritual materials. Because the Aperture Tempering realm was too weak compared to the potency of the Heavenly Sprout Grass, it took a month to completely absorb it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only An hour later, FengXiupu¡¯s aura suddenly soared, causing a disturbance in the surrounding natural energies. After cultivating for over a hundred years, Feng Xiupu stepped into the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Another hour passed, and Zhou Zixun, the elder of the Primordial Sword Sect who thought he would only grow old and die, broke through the shackles of the Aperture Tempering realm directly, achieving the Combined Aperture Tempering realm he had dreamed of in the past. Yet another hour later, Chi Shuqing, who had accompanied Chen Fei for decades, also broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, radiating with vitality! She was also the first person from the Sunken Water lineage to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Qu Qingsheng and the others, especially the elders of the Primordial Sword Sect, looked at the three auras rising within the sect, their expressions filled with undisguised excitement. in the Middle Continent, the Combined Aperture Tempering realm might not mean much, but for the Primordial Sword Sect, its significance was completely different. in less than thirty years, the changes within the Primordial Sword Sect were nothing short of earth-shattering, to say the least! Chapter 753 - Ashes Ashes Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The people who later joined the Primordial Sword Sect, at that moment, looked at the successive surging aura of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm ahead, their gaze filled with some complexity. It wasn¡¯t envy or jealousy, but thoughts about themselves. From having broken through the Aperture Tempering realm to having reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, they, as veterans, knew all too well the difficulties involved. And then, with just a sprout of Heavenly Sprout Grass, all the problems and difficulties were resolved. Such was life, sometimes it was hard to explain. In terms of contributions to the sect, Zhou Zixun getting a sprout of Heavenly Sprout Grass posed no problem at all. But for Feng Xiupu and Chi Shuqing, under normal circumstances, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to obtain such a natural treasure. But who made Chen Fei have close ties with them, this was the result of personal connections. There were still a few sprouts of Heavenly Sprout Grass left. Chen Fei handed them over to Qu Qingsheng, then set a contribution standard. Only when the contribution standard was reached could one exchange for this spiritual material. In the martial world, there were many ways for high-level martial artists to help those of lower realms, but most of the time, it was just a matter of whether it was worth it or not. After Chi Shuqing¡¯s breakthrough, Chen Fei worried about the instability of her realm and had a deep discussion with her about the issues needing attention in cultivation. When Chi Shuqing understood the deeper meaning, Chen Fei stopped the discussion. Time passed, and conflicts continued on the Middle Continent. Beasts, Evils, monsters, and occasional friction between various sects were frequent. Even Thousand Geese City, in the recent past, had attracted some anomalies, but before the anomalies could probe the reality of Thousand Geese City, a golden sword light swept across the sky, severely injuring the early-stage Fourth-Tier Evil. The Evil let out a deafening scream and crazily fled in the direction it came from, but before it could get far, several golden sword lights descended from the sky. Compared to the initial one, these sword lights were much weaker in power, but their numbers were overwhelming. Moreover, this Fourth-Tier Evil was already injured, unable to withstand the attacks. It resisted briefly before dissipating completely. Tang Shouchang, relying on the formation of Thousand Geese City, was the first to notice this Evil and was about to inform Ning Baizheng and Chen Fei when he realized the Evil had already been slain. Tang Shouchang smirked, gaining a deeper understanding of Chen Fei¡¯s strength. He was truly becoming more and more abnormal. However, for Thousand Geese City, having such a powerhouse was indeed a blessing. In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed since Feng Xiupu and the other two broke through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei didn¡¯t go anywhere, staying in Thousand Geese City all along for cultivation. Apart from occasionally discussing cultivation doubts with Chi Shuqing or Tong Linyun, all his other time was spent in seclusion, improving the proficiency of his techniques. The Innate talent Sword Mastery, a month ago, reached the Perfection level. Not only did the power of the sword techniques Chen Fei wield increase significantly, but the efficiency of his cultivation of the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword also improved. With the assistance of the Innate talent Sword Mastery, the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, which was only halfway to mastery, has now reached the Perfection level once again. Compared to the former Purple Cloud Profound Demon Sword, which was also at the pinnacle, the power of the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword has similarly increased. As for the Sacred Land Prodigies, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t met them, so it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to make any comments. But of the Mountain Sea Realms Chen Fei has encountered so far, including those from the Heavenly Illusion Valley, none have been able to cultivate their main techniques to this level in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realms. Now, the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword ranks second only to the Sacred Land¡¯s branch techniques, and it wouldn¡¯t be inferior to the techniques these individuals have cultivated. Therefore, in case of conflicts with these individuals, Chen Fei himself wouldn¡¯t need to intervene; letting his clones handle it should be sufficient to deal with them. After all, besides weaker innate talent, Chen Fei¡¯s clones lacked the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, but they shared complete proficiency in other techniques and even surpassed the main body by a bit in realm. Such strength might seem exaggerated for sweeping through the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, but at this level, they were indeed among the best. Infusing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant into the body was a meticulous process, impossible to complete in a short time. However, Chen Fei could still slightly sense the increase in strength and the reinforcement of recovery ability with each daily practice of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. If the Suppressing Dragon Elephant truly reached Great Completion, it wouldn¡¯t just lead to a rebirth from blood, but might also trigger qualitative changes in other aspects. Therefore, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry, just steadily cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, looking forward to the day of success. The Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword was still progressing towards perfection, but after half a year of practice, Chen Fei¡¯s speed in condensing the Illusionary Body of Xuanyuan Sword had improved significantly. Now, he could instantly condense the Illusionary Body with a single thought, and even guide the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword to a greater extent. With the improvement in proficiency of the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword, Chen Fei could elevate the illusions of the Xuanyuan Sword to twenty-six manifestations without harming himself. With no harm to the twenty-six manifestations of the illusions of the Xuanyuan Sword, reaching the level of thirty-five manifestations was possible with mutual injury, but without harming the essence of the mind and soul. At this moment, there were two types of attacks stored in Chen Fei¡¯s spatial grid. These weren¡¯t just pure strikes of the Xuanyuan Sword but included the fusion of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s peculiar power, followed by a blend of Xuanyuan Sword strikes. The power of this combination even stirred Chen Fei¡¯s mind, because if he were to face such an attack himself, he wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand it and would inevitably suffer severe injuries. In order to achieve such an attack, it had burdened the Monster King Nie Li considerably. After all, with the clones, Chen Fei could now bear fifty percent more pressure on top of his own limits. Chen Fei¡¯s own pressure limit was continuously increasing, as the Suppressing Dragon Elephant kept enhancing, and the mastery of the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword would also elevate his body¡¯s pressure limit. With this foundation growing, and the Innate talent Domain Suppression always granting a thirty percent reduction in damage, coupled with the clones under the continuous technique, it was practically impossible for ordinary early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators to break through Chen Fei¡¯s defense. Unless they were those Sacred Land Prodigies wielding high-grade spiritual treasures, they could possibly achieve this feat. Therefore, Nie Li only reached Chen Fei¡¯s limits after attacking him several times, and then Chen Fei unleashed that sword. Seeing this sword, Nie Li¡¯s eyes widened. It knew its owner was strong, and without strength, it wouldn¡¯t be possible for him to subdue it. Moreover, just standing there and letting it attack several times, Chen Fei was unscathed, widening the gap between them even further. But it wasn¡¯t until Nie Li saw this sword from Chen Fei that he realized just how vast the difference was. This sword, if Chen Fei were to bear it, would result in severe injuries. If it were to fall on Nie Li, not even a bone frame would be left, he would be annihilated without a trace. At this moment, Nie Li¡¯s loyalty to Chen Fei instantly soared to its highest value. Betrayal was impossible, and even looking at the situation, whether he could outlast Chen Fei in the future was a very big question. After storing away the two ultimate attacks, Chen Fei continued to recover from his injuries while continuing his cultivation. According to Chen Fei¡¯s plan, once he mastered all his techniques to perfection, he could make a trip to the Sacred Land City, try his luck, and see if there were any spiritual materials similar to the Heavenly Rain Flower. However, just less than a month later, the fragment of the Enlightenment Tower in Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve began to tremble. Two days later, Min Yanlu, accompanied by Master Haiyue and a stranger in the Mountain Sea Realm, arrived at Thousand Geese City. ¡°Is it true that there¡¯s a rift in the void within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, and an altar has fallen through the breach?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression was filled with surprise upon hearing the purpose of Min Yanlu¡¯s visit. ¡°Yes, and it has landed near the original location of that spatial passage, now embedded within it,¡± Min Yanlu nodded. If the Thousand Feathers Alliance was considered a remote area within the Endless Sea, then the spatial passage connecting to Immortal Cloud City was tucked away in a corner of the alliance. It was rarely visited, and if Min Yanlu hadn¡¯t arranged for some people within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to learn of this news. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. In recent years, the appearance of such void rifts in other places had become increasingly apparent. The spatial passage to Immortal Cloud City was probably a result of such occurrences. And with the gradually intensifying activity of monsters, there seemed to be a special connection between them. ¡°We still don¡¯t know if this altar in the void has any special significance. While others are still unaware of this, let¡¯s go back and drive out those five Monster Kings and seize control of this altar,¡± Master Haiyue said in alow voice. If a palace were to fall from the void, regardless of whether anyone knows about it now, they wouldn¡¯t dare to make a move on that palace because there are no secrets in the world, and eventually, it would be discovered by the powerful figures of the Middle Continent. Those late-stage or even peak experts of the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t miss out on such a palace that fell from the void. But if it¡¯s just an altar, then the problem would be much less severe. Because in the history of the Middle Continent, altars have fallen many times, and the only valuable thing about them is the spiritual materials used to set up the altar. After drifting in the void for so many years, these altars have long lost their original function. Sometimes, the spiritual materials on the altars might even be worn away by the void power, losing their original characteristics. ¡°This matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later, or else others might beat us to it,¡± Yan Yinwen said, looking at Chen Fei. The spiritual materials on that altar might not be attractive to late-stage or even mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, but they still hold value for those in the early stages. Yan Yinwen agreed to go to the Thousand Feathers Alliance to drive out the Monster Kings not only because he had some friendship with Min Yanlu but also because Min Yanlu promised him quite a few benefits, as well as the altar that fell from the void. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll accompany you tomorrow,¡± Chen Fei replied. Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then nodded. He had promised Min Yanlu before that he would visit the Thousand Feathers Alliance and drive out the Monster Kings when needed. Now, Min Yanlu not only brought a new cultivator from the Mountain Sea Realm but also mentioned a fallen altar, which piqued Chen Fei¡¯s curiosity. Objects drifting in the void for years would accumulate some void power over time, albeit very faintly. For those with an affinity for the void, there would be some benefits. Especially for altars like this, according to the records Chen Fei had read, whether due to their structure or other reasons, they contained a denser void power. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to send that Monster King from your sect?¡± Yan Yinwen asked, puzzled when Chen Fei only mentioned himself. ¡°It won¡¯t be going,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°Why?¡± Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue also turned to look at Chen Fei. ¡°It¡¯s too weak,¡± Chen Fei replied. Min Yanlu and the others were perplexed. Chapter 754 - It’s Fine, We Can Fight! It¡¯s Fine, We Can Fight! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Oh, it had been wounded its source before, and it hasn¡¯t fully recovered yet.¡± Chen Fei noticed the expressions of the three individuals and realized he had spoken a bit too quickly, so he added with a smile. Though in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, Nie Li did seem somewhat weakened now, considering the current strength of Min Yanlu and the other two, it seemed like Nie Li was still on par. Nie Li¡¯s injuries had naturally long been fully healed, but Chen Fei indeed had no intention of letting Nie Li go to the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Firstly, Primordial Sword Sect needed a Fourth-Tier strength to stay behind, and Chen Fei¡¯s clone naturally could, but once a high-intensity battle broke out, Chen Fei might need to summon the clone to share the burden. At that time, if Primordial Sword Sect lacked sufficient strength to defend, it would be better to let Nie Li stay directly. Nowadays, Nie Li¡¯s significance to Chen Fei was that in high-intensity battles, Nie Li couldn¡¯t help. In low-intensity ones, Chen Fei could handle it with just one sword, whether Nie Li was present or not, the outcome would be the same. ¡°Not fully recovered yet?¡± Min Yanlu furrowed his brows slightly. The last time they came here happened to be when Nie Li first settled in Thousand Geese City, and at that time, Nie Li was indeed still seriously injured. Several years had passed, and it still hadn¡¯t fully recovered? ¡°But if that¡¯s the case, we¡¯ll be short of one when facing the Monster King,¡± Yan Yinwen furrowed his brows. The power of the Monster King, not to mention being stronger than the same level of the Mountain Sea Realm, is indeed difficult to deal with. Before Yan Yinwen came to Thousand Geese City, Min Yanlu had mentioned that Chen Fei¡¯s strength was very strong, even rescuing him under the siege of two Mountain Sea Realm experts. But being strong doesn¡¯t mean you can ignore your opponent; having an additional Monster King-level combatant is ultimately advantageous without harm. ¡°How about bringing Nie Li along? Even if it¡¯s just reconnaissance, it would be good,¡± suggested Master Haiyue. ¡°If needed, I will summon my clone,¡± Chen Fei murmured softly. ¡°Clone?¡± Yan Yinwen furrowed his brows even tighter. Although he knew Chen Fei was very powerful, it seemed a bit excessive to send a clone for reconnaissance in battles between peers. Being cautious in such battles was never too much. Min Yanlu also looked at Chen Fei in puzzlement. Just as he was about to speak, subtle fluctuations emanated from behind Chen Fei, followed by a figure stepping forward. ¡°Hum!¡± The aura of the Mountain Sea Realm emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s clone, as it displayed the Slaughter Spirit Technique. At this moment, the realm revealed by the clone was only at the level of one Divine Palace. But as they looked at Chen Fei¡¯s clone, the eyes of Min Yanlu and the others couldn¡¯t help but widen slightly. A Mountain Sea Realm clone? Min Yanlu and the others continuously observed between Chen Fei¡¯s main body and the clone. The aura and soul fluctuations were completely identical, indicating it was indeed a clone, not the real person. ¡°I gained some insights while contemplating the techniques recently,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile as he saw the expressions of the three. ¡°With the clone accompanying us, it should be sufficient to deal with those five Monster Kings.¡± ¡°It should be fine.¡± Min Yanlu opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he just echoed Chen Fei¡¯s words. The surprise in Min Yanlu¡¯s heart was too great at this moment. After a moment, the three settled in at the Primordial Sword Sect, while Chen Fei found Qu Qingsheng and arranged matters for the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°That person really came from your Thousand Feathers Alliance, and a few years ago, he was only in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm?¡± In the courtyard, Yan Yinwen looked at Min Yanlu and couldn¡¯t help but ask. To have just broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm and possess such strength was one thing, but to also have a clone with Mountain Sea Realm strength, was this something that ordinary Mountain Sea Realm warriors could have? The advantages of clones were actually well known to everyone. If one could cultivate a clone to the same level as oneself, that would have been even better. Therefore, on the Middle Continent, many top powers actually possessed clone techniques. Due to years of research and development, those clone techniques could even cultivate clones at the level of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, all clone techniques had an unavoidable problem: the extremely high difficulty of cultivation. Ordinarily, cultivating a primary technique already required expending all one¡¯s energy. Adding a clone technique on top of that made it extremely difficult to allocate energy. So, was there a mixed technique that not only improved cultivation and strength but also allowed for the creation of Mountain Sea Realm clones? Yes, there was! But such mixed techniques had even higher requirements for practitioners. Truly mastering them was rare, as those who reached the peak of cultivation were few and far between. Moreover, since it was a mixed technique, even though it considered factors like combat power, it still fell short of those lineages that specialized solely in combat power, which was somewhat awkward. Only those true geniuses had the time and energy to cultivate these clone techniques. It was rumored that in some of the sacred places, some clone techniques could cultivate clones up to the late stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, which was quite astonishing. ¡°Yes, he indeed comes from our Thousand Feathers Alliance,¡± Min Yanlu replied somewhat absentmindedly to Yan Yinwen¡¯s question. If those Monster Kings had attacked the Thousand Feathers Alliance just ten years later, Chen Fei would probably have already broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm by then. Then, the Thousand Feathers Alliance wouldn¡¯t have had to suffer such a great calamity. The next morning, Chen Fei and the other four left Thousand Geese City and flew towards the direction of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Yan Yinwen had originally wanted to take another look at Chen Fei¡¯s clone, but he found that Chen Fei¡¯s clone hadn¡¯t appeared, which made him feel a bit regretful. After thinking for a while yesterday, Yan Yinwen had already regarded Chen Fei as an unparalleled genius. He wasn¡¯t sure if Chen Fei¡¯s talent could match those geniuses from the sacred places, but even if there was a difference, it shouldn¡¯t be too significant. The only regret was that with such talent, without entering a sacred place, Chen Fei¡¯s future would be much more challenging and distant than it could be. Now, without the resources provided by a sacred place, without techniques, without spiritual materials, everything had to rely solely on oneself. Even with extraordinary talent, the path of cultivation in the future would always be somewhat rough. Without a strong background, even if one knew about extraordinary opportunities in certain places, they probably wouldn¡¯t dare to participate. Otherwise, if they encountered a strong opponent who didn¡¯t like them, they would probably have been killed casually. But regardless, for someone with such outstanding talent, it was wise to make friends and establish a good relationship, which could be considered a form of insurance for the future. If there was ever a need for help in the future, it was good to have someone to turn to. Thousand Geese City was nearly a hundred thousand miles away from the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Previously, Chen Fei had crossed the seas with the Primordial Sword Sect, which had served as a practical measurement. At that time, the entire fleet had taken several months to reach Thousand Geese City, facing numerous hardships. However, with the speed of the Mountain Sea Realm then, it naturally wouldn¡¯t have taken that long. Traveling at their normal flying speed, the four of them had spent two days and finally arrived at the bordering maritime area of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. There had been no obstacles along the way. Occasionally, they had sensed the aura of Monster Kings, but as soon as those Monster Kings had perceived the four Mountain Sea Realm experts on Chen Fei¡¯s side, they had all avoided them from afar. The closer they had gotten to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, the more Chen Fei had been able to sense subtle changes in the natural aura. It had been a bit less lively, and there had also been a noticeable difference in its density. For martial artists, undoubtedly, the cultivation environment like that on the Middle Continent had been more conducive to breakthroughs. Upon seeing the bordering maritime area of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu¡¯s gaze fluctuated intensely. Over the past few years, Min Yanlu had managed to barely recover from his injuries through various methods, but the upward potential he once had was completely lost. For the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Min Yanlu was more inclined to drive away those Monster Kings, so that the humans within the Thousand Feathers Alliance would no longer be treated like cattle and sheep. ¡°Those five Monster Kings are worried about being individually attacked, so they almost always gather together. According to the reports from our scouts, they should all be there now due to the collapse of the altar.¡± Min Yanlu said, calming his emotions and turning to Chen Fei. The success of this battle depended crucially on Chen Fei, and Min Yanlu was very clear about this. ¡°Then let¡¯s go straight there,¡± Chen Fei nodded. Three hours later, Min Yanlu and his companions had already crossed the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance. Although they had some psychological expectations for the current plight of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, knowing that the population had inevitably declined sharply and that the people were living in dire straits under the rule of the demonic beasts for these years. But seeing the current plight of the Thousand Feathers Alliance still made their hearts heavy. After all, they were all humans, and it was distressing to see their kind suffer! Many cities had long disappeared, leaving only ruins. Only some large cities still existed, but within these cities, everyone seemed numb and indifferent. Deformed, barely maintained, a slight touch could cause it to crumble. Flying over an island, Chen Fei suddenly looked down. This was the Primordial Water Island, where the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion had once settled. Even now on Primordial Water Island, the buildings of the original mountain gate could still be seen. However, over the years, these buildings had deteriorated significantly, with some mountain peaks even collapsing directly. ¡°Is there anything special about that island?¡± Yan Yinwen asked, seeing Chen Fei staring down. ¡°The Primordial Sword Sect once established a mountain gate here,¡± Chen Fei murmured softly. ¡°Down there?¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Yan Yinwen looked at Primordial Water Island below with some surprise, as did Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue. Such a barren environment! Min Yanlu¡¯s knowledge of Chen Fei began on the Middle Continent. Although he had collected a lot of information about Chen Fei at the time, because he was no longer in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, he had at most only gathered information about Chen Fei in the Sea Peak City. Before the Sea Peak City, it couldn¡¯t be said to be a blank slate, but it was indeed very little known. After flying a distance further, Min Yanlu and his companions couldn¡¯t help but slow down, because the auras of the five Monster Kings had become clearly visible. Only Chen Fei continued flying forward at the original speed. Seeing Chen Fei not slowing down, Min Yanlu and his companions increased their speed to catch up. ¡°When we hold off four of the Monster Kings later, we¡¯U need your help, Chen Fei, to quickly kill one!¡± Min Yanlu said, looking at Chen Fei. Having witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s strength, Min Yanlu knew that Chen Fei could do it. ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Fei nodded without objection. ¡°Roar!¡± A loud roar suddenly came from ahead, and Min Yanlu and his companions could sense the auras of the Monster Kings. Naturally, these Monster Kings had also noticed Min Yanlu¡¯s group. The crucial point was that all five Monster Kings recognized the auras of Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue. Weren¡¯t these the two Mountain Sea Realm experts who had fled in panic after being attacked by them? Yet here they were, back again, and they even brought two unfamiliar Mountain Sea Realm initiates with them. They truly didn¡¯t know the meaning of death! The distance between the two sides began to close, both accelerating. ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly, another roar echoed into the sky, and the unfamiliar aura of another Monster King burst out. On the opposite side were not five Monster Kings, but six, and this new Monster King had an extremely majestic aura, at the peak of the early Fourth- Tier, much stronger than the other five Monster Kings. Min Yanlu and his companions¡¯ faces changed slightly. With the three of them plus Chen Fei¡¯s clone holding off four Monster Kings, there wouldn¡¯t be a problem. But if they had to hold off five Monster Kings, accidents were likely to occur. Because the strength of the clone was far inferior to that of the main body, this was an acknowledged fact, and it wouldn¡¯t hold out for long if the time was prolonged. The margin for error was too low, which required Chen Fei to kill one Monster King in an extremely short time. But Monster Kings had tough skin and were much harder to kill than humans. ¡°Chen Fei, we¡­¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Min Yanlu looked at Chen Fei, about to speak, when suddenly two violent auras soared up again, and there were two more Monster Kings, one of which was also at the peak of the early Fourth-Tier. Eight Monster Kings, two at the peak of the early Fourth-Tier! The faces of Yan Yinwen and his companions turned pale instantly. Min Yanlu wanted to reach out and pull Chen Fei away to escape from here! ¡°It¡¯s fine, we can fight!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice floated into the ears of Min Yanlu and his companions. Chapter 755 - Overturning Rivers and Seas Overturning Rivers and Seas Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°We can fight?¡± Min Yanin¡¯s three men widened their eyes, almost hallucinating due to nervousness. On their side were four people, including Chen Fei¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm clone, which could be counted as five. However, there were a total of eight Monster Kings on the opposite side, with two of them reaching the level of early stage peak of the Fourth-Tier. Leaving aside other factors, facing just one Monster King at the early stage peak of the Fourth-Tier wouldn¡¯t be a big problem for them in a two-on-one fight; they would even have more than enough strength. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was formidable, something Min Yanlu clearly understood. After all, Min Yanlu knew of four Mountain Sea Realm cultivators who had died at Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Because of Chen Fei¡¯s strength, Min Yanlu dared to return to the Thousand Feathers Alliance with only four people, to expel or even slay these five Monster Kings. But no matter how strong they were, there were limits. Their side lacked a mid- stage Mountain Sea Realm expert; how could they withstand the onslaught of eight Monster Kings? At that time, it wouldn¡¯t be a matter of whether the three of them could hold off a few Monster Kings; it would be how long it would take for these Monster Kings to easily devour them all. ¡°Chen Fei, don¡¯t act impulsively! Let¡¯s discuss our plan thoroughly! Min Yanlu couldn¡¯t help but shout loudly. ¡°We don¡¯t need to rush. Just by spreading the news of the appearance of the altar here, other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators will naturally come. When that happens, these Monster Kings will be defeated without us having to lift a finger!¡± Master Haiyue anxiously advised. At this moment, the aura of the Monster Kings in the distance became increasingly palpable. It wouldn¡¯t take much longer for these Monster Kings to arrive. Taking advantage of the remaining distance between the two sides, they could still run away if they hurried. But if they lingered here for even a moment, their golden opportunity to escape would truly be lost. The overwhelming momentum of the eight Monster Kings gathered together was enough to darken the sky, and Master Haiyue couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill in his heart with just a slight sense of it. It¡¯s not that he was timid, but the lineup on the opposite side was just too terrifying. Rushing in like this would be like serving themselves on a platter to these Monster Kings. Yan Yinwen remained silent, wearing an unpleasant expression. She had already made up her mind to escape. She had agreed to come to the Thousand Feathers Alliance with Mm Yanlu to expel the Monster Kings, attracted by the relatively low risk and high rewards, not to risk her life. Previously in Thousand Geese City, Monster King Nie Li didn¡¯t follow, which was somewhat unexpected for Yan Yinwen. However, Chen Fei¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm clone filled this gap, so the situation was still favorable. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s ability to cultivate a Mountain Sea Realm clone demonstrated his outstanding talent, adding another layer of security to this operation. And being able to establish some good karma with such a talented individual would bring her many benefits in the future. But all of this is based on the premise that there are only five Monster Kings within the Thousand Feathers Alliance. With five Monster Kings, while they may not be able to easily expel or slay them, as long as they are cautious and careful, the problem shouldn¡¯t be significant. But with eight Monster Kings, it¡¯s no longer a matter of attitude; it¡¯s simply impossible to win no matter what. No matter how cautious and meticulous they are, under the opponent¡¯s strength, everything is just empty talk. ¡°Do you think I would joke about my own life?¡± Chen Fei turned around, seeing the expressions of Min Yanlu¡¯s three men, and couldn¡¯t help but stop in his tracks, smiling softly. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s smiling face, Min Yanlu¡¯s three men couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. With the threat of life and death looming ahead, to laugh in such a situation would either be a sign of mental instability or a desire for death. Clearly, Chen Fei didn¡¯t belong to either category. At such a young age, already breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, no matter how you look at it, Chen Fei has a bright future ahead. There¡¯s no need for him to risk his precious life for a momentary act of bravery. It¡¯s completely unnecessary, and there¡¯s no need for it! ¡°Do you really have confidence?¡± Yan Yinwen looked at Chen Fei seriously, her intention to retreat slightly paused. Although Yan Yinwen found Chen Fei¡¯s words absurd, as she looked at his face, especially the confidence in his eyes, she couldn¡¯t help but instinctively want to believe him. ¡°I guess so.¡± Chen Fei wasn¡¯t entirely sure either if there were any special talented demon beasts among them. Sometimes, a single talent could completely change the course of a battle. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the corners of Yan Yinwen¡¯s eyes twitched slightly. What did he mean by ¡°I guess so¡±? When it came to matters of life and death, could they please avoid such ambiguity? ¡°You guys wait here. I¡¯ll go and test the strength of these Monster Kings. If it¡¯s not feasible, you should leave first, and I¡¯ll hold them off. Chen Fei thought for a moment and said. Min Yanlu¡¯s three men hesitated, which Chen Fei could completely understand; it was only human nature. For any Mountain Sea Realm cultivator at the early stage, facing such a situation would be nerve-wracking. After all, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have the background of a Sacred Land Prodigy, nor did he have any high-grade spirit treasures in his hands. In this situation, it would be impossible for others to have full confidence in him. Seeing Chen Fei turn back to continue rushing towards the Monster Kings, Min Yanlu instinctively reached out to say something but didn¡¯t know what to say. Then Min Yanlu followed Chen Fei¡¯s lead and dashed forward, following behind him. Returning to the Thousand Feathers Alliance was Min Yanlu¡¯s own wish, and in this battle, it could be said that Chen Fei had no need to participate at all. When the person you invited takes the initiative to charge forward, Min Yanlu couldn¡¯t face retreating and just watch as Chen Fei charges ahead. Only someone heartless and unfeeling could do such a thing. Min Yanlu didn¡¯t know if Chen Fei was truly confident or lost in his own power. But since Chen Fei was determined to move forward, Min Yanlu could only accompany him at the risk of his own life. Master Haiyue watched as Min Yanlu rushed forward. With a friendship of over a hundred years, Master Haiyue had stood by Min Yanlu¡¯s side since the Monster Kings began appearing in the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Their bond was evident from this. Feeling the increasingly close terrifying aura from afar, Master Haiyue clenched his teeth and then charged forward as well. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Seeing Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue¡¯s actions, Yan Yinwen was stunned for a moment, her gaze uncertain. At this moment, the wisest course of action would undoubtedly be to turn and flee. Facing such a number of Monster Kings, fleeing was not a shameful thing. Moreover, with three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators as obstacles, Yan Yinwen¡¯s chances of escaping would be even greater, almost impossible for the Monster Kings to catch up with her. But what if Chen Fei really had confidence? If Chen Fei could truly lead them to defeat these Monster Kings, it would be an incredibly insane feat, with immense significance behind it. Yan Yinwen would come to know a true prodigy, on par with or even surpassing the prodigies of the sacred lands. Such an individual, as long as they didn¡¯t fall, would have a very high probability of breaking through to the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, and even reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t be impossible. Yan Yinwen¡¯s own talent and background destined her to befriend only early- stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. While there were ways to reach higher levels, it undoubtedly required sacrificing some things. Yan Yinwen watched the backs of Chen Fei and the others, gritting her teeth, and then charged forward. Sometimes in life, you have to take a gamble. Chen Fei saw Min Yanlu¡¯s three men following behind and couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Then, a smile appeared on his face. Thirty-some miles away, the eight Monster Kings sensed the presence of four Mountain Sea Realm cultivators in the distance. Instead of desperately fleeing, they charged directly towards them, which was extremely unexpected. Bluffing? The eight Monster Kings¡¯ spirits trembled as they scanned ahead, confirming that there were indeed only four Mountain Sea Realm cultivators without any other humans lying in ambush. Just four early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators dared to be so arrogant? The distance of over thirty miles passed in the blink of an eye, and both sides could clearly see each other with their naked eyes. Min Yanlu¡¯s three men sensed the overwhelming aura of the eight Monster Kings, their expressions filled with seriousness. One wrong move, and if the opponents made a single attack, one of them would likely die first. Yan Yinwen looked up at Chen Fei and found his expression remained calm, seemingly unaffected by the aura of the Monster Kings. With the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel activated, Chen Fei¡¯s figure suddenly disappeared from its original position, reappearing only about a hundred steps away from the Monster Kings. The petite figure of the Dragon-Scaled Fish also vanished into thin air, only to reappear behind Min Yanlu¡¯s three men, cutting off their retreat path. ¡°Human, you truly have a death wish!¡± Seeing Chen Fei flash in front of him, Leixie Tiger roared in shock. The aura of the early-stage peak of the Fourth-Tier Monster King permeated the surroundings, violent thunderclouds gathered in the sky, and a giant claw struck towards Chen Fei. Under the massive tiger claw, Chen Fei¡¯s figure seemed exceptionally fragile, as if it would shatter upon touch. ¡°It¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve eaten a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. I¡¯ll take a bite out of this one first!¡± Kongtong Python spat out its venom, its cold pupils staring at Chen Fei. Without any visible movement, its tail flashed and disappeared, appearing next to Chen Fei like lightning. Before the python tail even arrived, the pungent and sweet smell permeated the surroundings. It was highly toxic; even a slight touch could corrode bones, leaving one¡¯s strength severely diminished. ¡°All Mountain Sea Realm cultivators must die!¡± Tianji Ape wielded a massive club. This club was neither wood nor stone, but with a single swing, it disrupted the elemental energies in all directions. Its majestic and heavy aura overwhelmed everything, as if a gentle touch could overturn rivers and seas, causing mountains to collapse and the earth to split. Despite being behind all the other Monster Kings, with a somersault, Tianji Ape had already appeared behind Chen Fei. The club in its hand swung wildly towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. Before the club even reached him, the sea below had silently sunk hundreds of meters. In that moment, it seemed like there was only this one club left between heaven and earth, like the world tree supporting the heavens and earth. The remaining five Monster Kings charged straight towards Min Yanlu¡¯s three men. In the minds of these five Monster Kings, the human Mountain Sea Realm cultivator at the forefront was about to be directly smashed in the next moment. On the contrary, those three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators couldn¡¯t be allowed to escape. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Min Yanlu¡¯s three men watched as Chen Fei was besieged by three Monster Kings, especially Leixie Tiger and Tianji Ape, both of whom had reached the early-stage peak of the Fourth-Tier. Such intense attacks, even if it were the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators from the three divine palaces, if they didn¡¯t evade, they would likely be severely injured or even killed with a single blow. Chen Fei, what would he do? ¡°Dang!¡± The Concealment Bell flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, directly blocking Leixie Tiger¡¯s claw. The golden shield covering the Concealment Bell shattered, and the immense force surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chapter 756 - Invincible Vajra Invincible Vajra Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Tiger Claw of Leixie Tiger couldn¡¯t help but pause slightly, a trembling force continuously surging into its monstrous body, interrupting Leixie Tiger¡¯s onslaught. The Concealment Bell had absorbed so much spiritual essence that his current level among the low-grade spiritual treasures was already outstanding. Withstanding an attack from a Monster King posed no problem at all, especially when all the power was intentionally poured into Chen Fei¡¯ s body. ¡°Clang!¡± The Kongtong Python¡¯s python tail pierced through the air, blocked by the Qianyuan Sword, emitting a metallic clash. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei single-handedly held up the sky, directly confronting the Tianji Ape¡¯s Sky-Turning Club with his palm. A terrifying sonic boom appeared beneath Chen Fei, the sea surface originally depressed by hundreds of meters, now deepened by twice as much, with a range extending for several miles. Further away, the sea surged, pouring down along the depressed area, forming a unique spectacle unseen in the natural world. However, neither Min Yanlu nor the other Monster Kings had the mind to appreciate this scene now. Their eyes were fixed unwaveringly on Chen Fei. With his own strength, he forcibly withstood the attacks of three Monster Kings, two of which had already reached the critical point of the early fourth stage. Chen Fei didn¡¯t take a step back, his body didn¡¯t even sway the slightest, only his hair fluttered backward in the fierce wind. His clone had already materialized, now wielding the Changheng Sword, standing beside Min Yanlu and the other two. Within Chen Fei¡¯s main body, the first Divine Palace¡¯s innate talent was now emitting a faint glow. With Chen Fei¡¯s current level of defense, the combined assault of three Monster Kings only managed to provoke the innate talent¡¯s defensive domain. As for utilizing his body techniques, it wasn¡¯t even necessary yet. Seeing this scene, immense joy flashed in the eyes of Min Yanlu and the other two. Chen Fei had actually single-handedly blocked the attacks of three Monster Kings. Chen Fei¡¯s previous confidence was not unfounded! However, merely blocking the attacks was one thing; the problem of how to counterattack next remained significant. Moreover, once the other Monster Kings realized they couldn¡¯t bring down Chen Fei quickly, they would surely join in the siege. With the three of them, plus Chen Fei¡¯s clone, they could hold off four Monster Kings without issue, but dealing with another one would likely prove challenging. While Chen Fei single-handedly fending off three Monster Kings was already remarkable, if another Monster King joined the assault, it would likely trigger a chain reaction, leading to defeat! The three Monster Kings of Leixie Tiger narrowed their large eyes slightly as they observed Chen Fei, unscathed. This human from the Mountain Sea Realm actually stands alone against the three of them. Such power, is it at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm Realm? ¡°Now, it¡¯s my turn!¡± Behind the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei¡¯s head slightly lifted, his momentum circulating as he locked onto the Tianji Ape behind him. There was no other reason, just because the Tianji Ape was closest to him at the moment. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s momentum locking onto itself, the fur all over the Tianji Ape¡¯s body bristled, its massive eyes turning crimson with rage. Not only that, the already large body of the Tianji Ape began to expand, terrifying power circulating within its monstrous body. Among the eight Monster Kings present, while Leixie Tiger might be the strongest in terms of power, the Tianji Ape was the most violent when pushed to its limits. Fueled by anger, with fury as fuel, it erupted with the strongest radiance! ¡°Hiss!¡± A sharp hiss burst from the Tianji Ape¡¯s teeth, as it was about to lift the Sky- Turning Club from Chen Fei¡¯s palm, delivering a devastating blow to this human before it. Yet, as the Tianji Ape made this motion, it found the Sky-Turning Club unmoved, as if welded to the void. The Tianji Ape subconsciously lowered its head and saw that the other end of the Sky-Turning Club was tightly gripped by the human¡¯ s hand. Given the size of a human palm, it couldn¡¯t possibly grasp the enormous Sky- Turning Club. Upon closer inspection, the Tianji Ape noticed that the other end of the Sky-Turning Club was now firmly pierced by the human¡¯s fingers and then clasped. Instantly, flames burst from the Tianji Ape¡¯s eyes. It was about to exert all its strength to lift the Sky-Turning Club when suddenly an unimaginable force came from the club. Before the Tianji Ape could comprehend what was happening, its entire body was already spinning. Chen Fei held onto the Sky-Turning Club and smashed it towards the Kongtong Python in front of him. At this moment, the Kongtong Python¡¯s python tail transformed into thousands of shadows, completely enveloping Chen Fei from top to bottom. Illusions intertwined with reality, making it difficult to distinguish between them. ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± Amidst the booming sound, accompanied by the Kongtong Python¡¯s agonizing hiss. The bones throughout the Tianji Ape¡¯s body seemed to be disintegrating, and even half of its body had completely lost sensation. The Tianji Ape¡¯s soul trembled violently as it struggled to open its eyes, finally seeing what had happened. Its body had somehow crashed onto the Kongtong Python at some point. The Tianji Ape felt half of its monster body go numb, as it was already a mass of flesh and blood there, while the Kongtong Python appeared even more tragic. Its entire python body, missing half of it, including the python tail, had turned into a cloud of blood mist. Leixie Tiger¡¯s tiger eyes widened, amidst thunderous explosions, it fiercely bit towards Chen Fei. However, before it could pounce on Chen Fei, the body of the Tianji Ape came crashing down. Wherever the Tianji Ape¡¯s monstrous body passed, the air was directly shattered, turning into a vacuum. The vitality of heaven and earth reversed. Even before the actual impact, Leixie Tiger could feel the terrifying power within. ¡°You fool, let go!¡± Leixie Tiger saw that the Tianji Ape was still subconsciously clutching the Sky- Turning Club, unable to help but roar loudly. It was because you instinctively held onto your weapon that the Kongtong Python ended up like this, and nowyou¡¯re still holding onto it tightly. Hearing Leixie Tiger¡¯s roar, the Tianji Ape woke up as if from a dream, and directly let go of the Sky-Turning Club in its hand. Chen Fei looked at this scene, glanced at Leixie Tiger, and his whole body¡¯s strength surged. Gripping the Sky-Turning Club, he thrust it towards the Tianji Ape. The Tianji Ape barely managed to stop its own momentum, but the next moment, it heard the roar of thunderous rage. Leixie Tiger typically relied on its bloodline to control thunder, something the Tianji Ape was already accustomed to. But the Tianji Ape had never heard such explosive thunderous roar before, completely different from what Leixie Tiger usually commanded. A purple light filled the Tianji Ape¡¯s vision in an instant, and an unprecedented sense of terror appeared in its soul. This thunderous force was so ferocious, akin to divine wrath. Before the thunder arrived, the Tianji Ape found its body already numb. The Tianji Ape struggled frantically, but the collision with the Kongtong Python just now had already dispersed the power within its body. At this moment, it was too late to resist. The only thing the Tianji Ape could do was to tightly block its arms in front of it, gathering all the monstrous power it could muster onto its body surface. A layer of golden light circulated on the surface of the Tianji Ape¡¯s body, like an invincible diamond. Agility, violence, ironclad defense! These were all attributes bestowed by the bloodline within the Tianji Ape. Just like in the collision with the Kongtong Python earlier, while the Kongtong Python¡¯s body turned into a blood mist, it only caused blurriness to the flesh and blood on the Tianji Ape¡¯s body surface. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire sky seemed to tremble, a massive ripple flashed through the sky, causing the sea surface to quake and the vitality to roar. The Tianji Ape felt a tremor in its body, a numbness sweeping through its entire being. It seemed to sense something and lowered its head. The arms blocking in front of it, at some point, the elbows were empty, with only a mist of blood pervading. The Sky-Turning Club, this weapon it was so familiar with, was now directly plunged into its chest and pierced through from behind. The scene before its eyes instantly stunned the Tianji Ape, feeling surreal as if in a dream. But at this moment, after the numbness in its body, intense pain spread from the chest throughout its body. Its once majestic monstrous power was now rapidly draining away, along with its life force. The Kongtong Python¡¯s hissing had stopped at some point. Watching the Tianji Ape, much stronger than itself, in its current miserable state, the Kongtong Python realized that its own injuries might not be beyond repair. Although half of its python body was missing, with proper restoration, this segment of its monstrous body could still recover. After all, its head and other vital positions had not suffered major injuries. But the Tianji Ape, with its chest pierced by its own Sky-Turning Club, not only its internal organs but its entire monstrous body at this moment was probably turned into a mess. The Tianji Ape, was doomed! Leixie Tiger¡¯s pouncing figure froze in place, its tiger eyes flashing with uncertainty. The Tianji Ape, a Monster King on par with it, had been reduced to such a state in an instant. Leixie Tiger looked towards the small human figure of the Mountain Sea Realm ahead, a chill spreading from the depths of its heart. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Bang!¡± The Tianji Ape sensed the Sky-Turning Club in its chest about to move. Subconsciously, it opened its mouth to beg for mercy, but before it could, Chen Fei swiftly withdrew the Sky-Turning Club, and the ferocious force instantly engulfed the Tianji Ape. The Tianji Ape¡¯s remaining half arms instinctively swung forward, then its entire body was turned into a mist of blood by the tremendous force. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, glancing at Leixie Tiger, then he stepped forward, appearing in front of the Kongtong Python. The Sky-Turning Club in his hand instantly struck down. The vertical pupils of the Kongtong Python trembled violently with fear. Why was this human from the Mountain Sea Realm charging towards it when it was Leixie Tiger that it was looking at? Bullying an injured demon beast, what kind of skill was that? Have the guts to let me recover properly, then I¡¯ll come back to fight you three hundred rounds! ¡°Help me!¡± The Kongtong Python screamed in shock, its body writhing, madly charging towards Leixie Tiger. Leixie Tiger¡¯s gaze flickered, unwilling to let other Monster Kings die so easily again. With lightning speed, it appeared in front of Chen Fei. Countless thunderbolts descended from the sky, enveloping Chen Fei completely. The five Monster Kings that were entangled with Min Yanlu and Chen Fei¡¯s clone immediately abandoned their opponents upon seeing the situation and rushed towards Leixie Tiger¡¯s direction. That human from the Mountain Sea Realm was so powerful, even the mighty Tianji Ape was slain in just two moves. What chance did the other Monster Kings have against it? At this moment, only by concentrating the power of their remaining seven Monster Kings, blocking, and even finding the right opportunity to slay this powerful human from the Mountain Sea Realm, could they resolve the current crisis. Min Yanlu and the other two naturally also saw the situation on Chen Fei¡¯s side. While shocked to the core, they all took action to intercept the Monster Kings before them. But these five Monster Kings were willing to take a blow from Min Yanlu and the others just to rush past them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With Min Yanlu and the others¡¯ strength, unless they hit the Monster Kings¡¯ vital spots, they couldn¡¯t even inflict serious injuries, let alone kill them, given the thick-skinned nature of Monster Kings. ¡°Hum!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s clone suddenly appeared in front of the Dragon-Scaled Fish. Abeam of light burst from the clone¡¯s brow, revealing every movement of the Dragon- Scaled Fish with absolute clarity. With three Divine Palaces roaring within his body, in the sky above, a thunderbolt seemed poised to tear the heavens and earth apart, then descended upon the Changheng Sword. Chen Fei¡¯s clone lightly thrust the Changheng Sword. The blade, shimmering with thunder, traced an elegant arc and pierced the head of the Dragon-Scaled Fish, its tip emerging from the side of the fish¡¯s brain. Chapter 757 - One Slash Into Two One Slash Into Two Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Dragon -Scaled Fish widened its eyes, glaring at Chen Fei. It had just dodged, yet ultimately, the blade still pierced its skull. As the thunder erupted within the Changheng Sword, the Dragon-Scaled Fish¡¯s body trembled slightly, its breath slipping away in an instant, then dissipated completely. With just one sword, a Monster King met its demise! Among the three Divine Palaces, various perfected and even Great Completion level techniques, although the clones were slightly weaker in talent, they were much stronger than the average initial-stage Mountain Sea Realm. These Monster Kings relied on their strong defenses, thinking that enduring one or two attacks from the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t pose any major problems. This mindset couldn¡¯t be said to be completely wrong, after all, over the years, they had engaged in battles with human Mountain Sea Realm warriors more than once or twice, and it had always been the same. But precisely because of this past experience, they had fallen into a certain mindset. Chen Fei drew his sword, and a mist of blood sprayed from the Dragon-Scaled Fish¡¯s head, dyeing the surroundings red. The four Monster Kings, who were rushing towards Leixie Tiger to lend support, sensed the dissipation of the Dragon-Scaled Fish¡¯s breath, and their hearts suddenly trembled. Subconsciously, they turned their heads and caught sight of Chen Fei drawing his sword. The Dragon-Scaled Fish died so easily? How could it die so quickly! Before the four Monster Kings could figure it out, Chen Fei took a step forward, using the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel technique. Hundreds of clones appeared in the air, surrounding the four Monster Kings. The rushing figures of the four Monster Kings suddenly paused, staring at the clones before them as if facing a formidable enemy. Most of them were undoubtedly illusions, but for a moment, the four Monster Kings couldn¡¯t discern where Chen Fei¡¯s real body was among them. The minds and souls of monstrous beasts, compared to human Mountain Sea Realm warriors, were too rough, and Chen Fei¡¯s mastery of the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel had reached the Great Completion level. Even warriors of the same level would find it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion, let alone these Monster Kings. If it had been just a moment ago, facing these illusions, these Monster Kings might have charged straight ahead. The strength of their monstrous bodies was their greatest reliance. But just now, the Dragon-Scaled Fish had already proven with its own life that the sword in the hands of this human Mountain Sea Realm warrior was far more powerful than their monstrous bodies. A slight mistake, and the sword blade would likely pierce their skulls. No matter how strong their bodies were, the head was always the weak point. Once pierced like that, no amount of thick defense would help. Min Yanlu and the other two were just thinking about desperately intercepting the Monster Kings, preventing them from disturbing the battle on the other side. In the blink of an eye, however, the Dragon-Scaled Fish was slain by a sword, followed by the surprising sight of Chen Fei¡¯s clones single-handedly blocking the four Monster Kings, not daring to take a step beyond the bounds of the array. From the confrontation with the eight Monster Kings just now to the present moment, two Monster Kings had died, all at the hands of Chen Fei. Throughout, the three of them felt as if they had become mere witnesses. In a daze, Min Yanlu and his companions suddenly recalled Chen Fei¡¯s words from earlier. ¡°It¡¯s alright, we can fight!¡± It was not just a matter of being able to fight; it was as if one person had surrounded eight Monster Kings. Was this still the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm? What kind of early-stage Mountain Sea Realm warrior could disregard the existence of Monster Kings like this? On the other side, Leixie Tiger unleashed his bloodline talent, raining countless thunders upon Chen Fei. Amidst the dazzling flashes of lightning, the crazed Kongtong Python charged towards Leixie Tiger¡¯s back. Seeing Leixie Tiger standing before him, the Kongtong Python¡¯s heart finally calmed slightly. Raising its head, the Kongtong Python glanced into the distance. With the death of the Dragon-Scaled Fish, the battlefield over there had lost any advantage, and it was probably impossible for reinforcements to come over. On this side, with the death of the Tianji Ape, the Kongtong Python had no confidence in itself and Leixie Tiger being able to surround and kill this human Mountain Sea Realm warrior. While their strength was still sufficient, should they fight or retreat for now? Countless thoughts flashed through the Kongtong Python¡¯s mind. Before it could make a decision, the area enveloped by countless thunderbolts suddenly quieted down significantly. The previously rampant and chaotic thunderbolts now seemed to be under some sort of control, exhibiting a sense of order. ¡°Thunderbolts are not to be used like this.¡± A voice rang out, and a figure emerged from the thunderstorm, none other than Chen Fei. Leixie Tiger¡¯s tiger eyes widened slightly. He had already exerted all his strength with that last move. Although Leixie Tiger understood that relying solely on this move might not be enough to slay this human Mountain Sea Realm warrior, it would definitely inflict some injury. But now, seeing the human completely unscathed, and even the thunderbolts unleashed by his monstrous power losing their connection, a sense of absurdity crept into Leixie Tiger¡¯s heart. The thunderstorm around Chen Fei began to dissipate, then all flowed into the Qjanyuan Sword, the purple light on the sword¡¯s blade swirling wildly. With just a glance, one could sense the exaggerated power emanating from the Qjanyuan Sword at this moment. The Perfect level Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword was undoubtedly much stronger than the power completely driven by instinct, like that of Leixie Tiger. The power unleashed by Leixie Tiger couldn¡¯t be considered clumsy, but it indeed couldn¡¯t compare to Chen Fei¡¯s current state. As Chen Fei took a step forward, his entire body turned into a blur and disappeared. Seeing this, Leixie Tiger¡¯s heart trembled, his fur standing on end as his wild power spread around him. ¡°Hiss!¡± The Kongtong Python suddenly let out a loud hiss. Even without seeing it, just hearing the Kongtong Python¡¯s voice conveyed the pain it was enduring at this moment. Leixie Tiger suddenly turned around, just in time to see Chen Fei wielding the Qianyuan Sword, its blade slashing against the Kongtong Python¡¯s venomous fangs. The Kongtong Python¡¯s fangs were the sharpest part of its body, but in the face of the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s edge, they only hesitated for a moment before shattering in an instant. With no obstruction from the fangs, the Qjanyuan Sword descended from the Kongtong Python¡¯s face all the way down, the raging thunder engulfing the Kongtong Python¡¯s entire body. By the end, the Kongtong Python was enveloped in countless flashes of lightning. What¡¯s even more terrifying is that the Kongtong Python¡¯s monstrous body was now split in two. Both its flesh and internal organs were shrouded in the purple light of thunder, then dissolved piece by piece. The massive hissing of the Kongtong Python abruptly ceased, its vertical pupils staring at Chen Fei. It had already hidden behind Leixie Tiger, so if you have the guts, why not fight Leixie Tiger? Why keep staring at it? What¡¯s the point? Countless resentments accompanied the dissipation of its life force, completely engulfed by the thunder. Chen Fei held the Qianyuan Sword, its blade pointing diagonally downwards, as he turned to look at Leixie Tiger. Leixie Tiger¡¯s heart trembled, extreme fear washing over it. Since breaking through to the Monster King realm and cultivating to the point where it was just one step away from the mid-stage of the Monster King realm, Leixie Tiger had experienced countless battles over the years. But never before had it felt such terror as it did today. The strength displayed by this human Mountain Sea Realm warrior was too overwhelming, and what¡¯s more, he showed no mercy whatsoever. Clearly just in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, yet in the recent battle, he completely confronted them head-on, without any evasion, unlike any other human Mountain Sea Realm warrior they had encountered before. ¡°Boom!¡± A distant explosion rang out, signaling the dissipation of another Monster King¡¯s aura. Despair flashed in Leixie Tiger¡¯s eyes. On their side, they couldn¡¯t even defeat one opponent just now, and two of them were even slain in an instant. On the other side, there was no hope left. How could the situation have turned out like this when they had such a significant advantage at the beginning? If only they hadn¡¯t accepted the Dragon-Scaled Fish¡¯s invitation and stayed on the Middle Continent, none of this would have happened. ¡°Roar!¡± Leixie Tiger roared to the sky, the enormous sound overpowering all other noises around. Its aura began to skyrocket, lightning flickering all over its body, even revealing its bones beneath the flesh. Min Yanlu and the others were drawn to Leixie Tiger¡¯s unusual behavior. At the peak of the fourth stage, there was no doubt about this level of strength, and now, fighting for its life, Leixie Tiger was even more terrifying. ¡°Sizzle!¡± With a crackle of thunder, Leixie Tiger transformed into a bolt of lightning, disappearing in an instant from where it stood, fleeing straight towards the distance. An act of desperation? Leixie Tiger knew that even if it exhausted all its strength, it wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything to that human Mountain Sea Realm warrior. In this situation, while it hadn¡¯t suffered any injuries yet, of course, it would run. To use all its strength, to exhaust all means to escape. As the cloud follows the dragon, and the wind follows the tiger! In Leixie Tiger¡¯s bloodline, not only did it possess the power to control thunder, but it also controlled the power of the wind. Thus, burning its soul to escape, its speed was truly pushed to the limit. In the blink of an eye, Leixie Tiger was already dozens of miles away. Such speed, not to mention an early-stage Mountain Sea Realm warrior, even a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm warrior would probably struggle to catch up. The look of despair in Leixie Tiger¡¯s eyes dispersed. The despair it had shown just now was deliberate, meant to make these human Mountain Sea Realm warriors think it was about to fight to the death. Taking advantage of their vigilance, it made an unexpected escape. Feeling the human aura behind it growing farther away, Leixie Tiger couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of satisfaction in its eyes. However, thinking of the strength of the human Mountain Sea Realm warrior it had just encountered, Leixie Tiger¡¯s heart sank. It was the strongest early- stage Mountain Sea Realm warrior it had ever encountered, without question. The three Monster Kings currently besieged by Min Yanlu and the others were truly desperate. The strongest Leixie Tiger had fled, and they also wanted to escape. But now, surrounded by human Mountain Sea Realm warriors from all directions, they had no chance at all. If it was just Min Yanlu and the other two, they could fight desperately to break out, at most sustaining heavy injuries during the escape. But with the addition of a clone of Chen Fei, they didn¡¯t even have the chance to trade injury for life. With the slightest mistake, that sword blade shimmering with thunder could pierce their skulls. Yan Xie¡¯s huge eyes looked at Chen Fei¡¯s clone, recognizing this human Mountain Sea Realm warrior. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Back in the Thousand Feather Alliance, one of its offspring had died, and it had specifically investigated. The residual soul aura left at the scene was no different from this human Mountain Sea Realm warrior. Yan Xie felt immense regret. If it had known this day would come, even at the cost of exhausting its own source, it would have persevered, no matter how difficult it was, to track down and completely slay this human. Then, there wouldn¡¯t be such calamity today. But unfortunately, there aren¡¯t so many ¡°ifs¡± in the world, nor are there so many regrets that can be remedied. The Changheng Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s clone¡¯s hand moved, isolating Yan Xie alone, leaving the other two Monster Kings to Min Yanlu and the others. Chapter 758 - This Is Too Much This Is Too Much Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Yan Xie recognized him, and Chen Fei could not help but recognize this Monster King. Originally, when venturing deep into the invaded sea area to save people, Chen Fei killed a descendant of a Monster King in the heat of battle, and his aura was almost identical to Yan Xie¡¯s. At that time, Chen Fei could only flee in defeat, but now, in less than ten years, Chen Fei has returned. The Monster King who was powerless to resist back then can now only become a soul under his sword! ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Roar!¡± Thunder roared, while Yan Xie crazily roared, but such roars could not inflict any harm on Chen Fei. The current gap in strength between the two sides is too obvious, with no possibility of turning the tables. Dozens of miles away, Leixie Tiger leaped forward with determination. Even at such a distance, the aura of the Mountain Sea Realm is almost imperceptible. The tension in Leixie Tiger¡¯s heart, suspended for so long, finally began to ease. Apparently, those humans and sea creatures knew they couldn¡¯t catch up, so they chose not to pursue. Feeling the extent of his burning soul, Leixie Tiger decided that after flying for another hundred miles or so, he would stop burning his soul. Otherwise, even if he managed to escape successfully later, it would still greatly damage his vitality. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple stirred in the void, and Leixie Tiger looked up with some confusion, seeing a figure walking out of the void, blocking its path. Leixie Tiger¡¯s already huge tiger eyes widened instantly, almost popping out of their sockets. What¡¯s going on? How did this human suddenly appear here? Fear surfaced in Leixie Tiger¡¯s eyes, not just for show this time, but genuine panic. It had assumed that no human or sea creature could catch up to it, yet here this person was, appearing right in front of it. What could be more terrifying than this? Thinking it was safe and sound, only to realize now that the threat of death had never dissipated, looming ever closer. Leixie Tiger controlled its body, carving out an arc, attempting to bypass Chen Fei and continue its escape. Regardless of how this human and sea creature had managed to track it down, Leixie Tiger only wanted to keep fleeing for its life. ¡°Boom!¡± The sky was shrouded in dark clouds, and in the next moment, countless thunders descended, turning the area within a mile into a field of lightning pillars, densely packed with no space to dodge. Leixie Tiger¡¯s charging figure was already dragged into the thunder pool, its purple fur scorched, its resilient demonic body pierced through. ¡°Howl!¡± Leixie Tiger cried out in pain, roaring loudly. Leixie Tiger had never imagined that it would one day be scorched by lightning, these powers were supposed to be within its bloodline¡¯s control. But now, facing a stronger wielder, Leixie Tiger¡¯s bloodline had become nothing but a decoration. The cold gleam of the sword flickered in the thunder pool as Leixie Tiger frantically swung its claws, unable to best anything, only causing more and deeper wounds on its body. Monster blood scattered in the air, only to be shattered by the thunder soon after. Chen Fei strolled through the thunder pool, step by step approaching Leixie Tiger. Without needing the power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei¡¯s current strength was more than enough to slay an early peak Fourth -Tier Monster King. This was the power one should possess after mastering top-tier techniques to perfection. Of course, the boost granted by the innate talent of the Sword Mastery was also an aspect not to be ignored. Leixie Tiger mechanically waved its claws, the despair in its eyes almost overflowing, realizing that it was truly going to die. Faced with such power, Leixie Tiger couldn¡¯ t find any way to break free. In a battle with a Mountain Sea Realm early-stage opponent, Leixie Tiger was unexpectedly pierced through head-on, unable to find any excuse. Was it going to die just like this? It was on the verge of breaking through to the middle stage of the Fourth-Tier! ¡°I surrender, I surrender, I¡¯m willing to serve you as my master!¡± When the tip of the Qianyuan Sword was only an inch away from Leixie Tiger¡¯s head, it stopped there. Leixie Tiger looked at the sword blade suddenly appearing in front of its forehead, feeling a chill running through its entire body. Surrounded by roaring thunder, Leixie Tiger hadn¡¯t even sensed that Chen Fei was already in front of it. In other words, if it had shouted a moment later, its head would have already been pierced through, beyond saving. ¡°I submit, I submit, please don¡¯t kill me!¡± Leixie Tiger stretched out its claws, burying its massive head between them. It didn¡¯t want to die, it wanted to keep living, even if it meant being enslaved by humans. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, looking down at Leixie Tiger, his gaze flickering. With one Monster King already in Thousand Geese City, as a guardian beast, it should be more than enough under normal circumstances. Of course, Leixie Tiger¡¯s strength undoubtedly surpassed Nie Li by a considerable margin, and if given the right opportunity, it might even break through to the middle stage of the Fourth-Tier. In that case, Leixie Tiger¡¯s strength would instantly increase by a large margin. Despite Leixie Tiger¡¯s control over the power of thunder being easily broken by Chen Fei. However, that¡¯s because Chen Fei practiced the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, a heritage stronger than the guardian techniques of the Saint Yan Sect, and Chen Fei had already mastered it to perfection. In the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, no one could comprehend a technique to this extent. If there were such geniuses, they would certainly have access to various treasures, and their cultivation would have already reached at least the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Because Leixie Tiger was not weak, even very strong. In the gates of most sects, there are two stone lions. The Primordial Sword Sect in Immortal Cloud City had them at their gate. Now that the stone lions are gone, why not bring in two Monster Kings? It seems, it¡¯s not impossible! ¡°Release your soul!¡± Chen Fei said in a deep voice. ¡°Yes!¡± Leixie Tiger glanced at Chen Fei, looking at the Qianyuan Sword still hanging high. Could he move the tip of the sword a bit farther away first? It felt like the blade could plunge into its skull at any moment. An illusory shadow appeared outside Leixie Tiger¡¯s head, precisely its soul. Chen Fei condensed the power of his soul and began to inscribe runes on Leixie Tiger¡¯s soul. But just a moment later, Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. Compared to enslaving Nie Li before, the difficulty of inscribing runes on Leixie Tiger¡¯s soul had suddenly increased by a large margin. It wasn¡¯t that Leixie Tiger was intentionally resisting, but rather its current soul was difficult to inscribe runes into. Even if a few runes were inscribed earlier, they would start to fade after a moment. This was the instinctive resistance of a Fourth-Tier soul. Perhaps, after reaching the middle stage of the Fourth-Tier, the soul would undergo a transformation, making it even more difficult or impossible to inscribe. Chen Fei pondered, but his hands didn¡¯t stop. He continued to inscribe runes tirelessly. Leixie Tiger gritted its teeth, enduring the excruciating pain as if its heart were being torn apart, not daring to make a sound. The anomaly on its soul was perceived by both Chen Fei and Leixie Tiger itself. The moment Chen Fei frowned almost made Leixie Tiger¡¯s heart stop. If the runes couldn¡¯t be inscribed, the next moment the Qianyuan Sword would plunge into its skull. Leixie Tiger could only suppress its soul¡¯s instinct continuously, allowing Chen Fei to proceed more easily. This single inscription took a full hour. Hundreds of miles away, the battle involving Min Yanlu and his two companions had long since ended. At this moment, they patiently awaited the return of Chen Fei¡¯s true self. Yan Xie fell at the hands of Chen Fei¡¯s clone. As long as a Monster King was slain by Chen Fei, their essence would be concentrated in the hands of the clone, totaling five. As for Min Yanlu and his companions, they each received two Monster Kings to divide among themselves. The five Monster Kings who had raided the Thousand Feathers Alliance were all slain on the spot. Tianji Ape, Kongtong Python, and Leixie Tiger were invited from the Middle Continent to share the spoils from the fallen altar in the void. After all, with more Monster Kings, even if other Mountain Sea Realm beings came, they could still protect themselves. Yan Yinwen stored the Monster Kings¡¯ bodies in spiritual treasures, occasionally glancing at Chen Fei¡¯s clone with shifting eyes, various thoughts flashing through her mind. Suddenly, a purple light flashed from a distance, followed by the appearance of Chen Fei¡¯s true self. ¡°Did you kill it?¡± Min Yanlu approached as he saw Chen Fei¡¯s true self, with Yan Yinwen and Master Haiyue joining him. Unconsciously, Min Yanlu and his companions had already taken Chen Fei as their leader. Today, Chen Fei¡¯s impact was overwhelming. His true self possessed such formidable strength that they were at a loss for words. Even his clones, they had only just realized, possessed three Divine Palaces. As for Chen Fei¡¯s true self, despite having only broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm a few years ago, he had already condensed a second Divine Palace, which seemed to be of little consequence. ¡°I didn¡¯t kill it. I let it return to Thousand Geese City,¡± Chen Fei shookhis head. Hundreds of miles away, Leixie Tiger transformed into thunder, following the guidance left by Chen Fei in its sea of consciousness, rushing towards Thousand Geese City. Leixie Tiger¡¯s speed was extremely fast. When Min Yanlu and his companions set off from Thousand Geese City to reach the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it took them two days. However, Leixie Tiger took only about a day before he saw Thousand Geese City. Leixie Tiger¡¯s bloodline was indeed extraordinary. If it hadn¡¯t coincidentally encountered Chen Fei, even though other early-stage Mountain Sea Realm beings could defeat Leixie Tiger, intercepting it would have been extremely difficult. Inside Thousand Geese City, Tang Shouchang was meditating with closed eyes when suddenly he sensed the presence of a Monster King in the distance. Moreover, the aura of this Monster King was extremely violent, and its level directly reached the peak of the early stage of the Fourth-Tier. The formation in Thousand Geese City suddenly surged, and Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng appeared in mid-air, their expressions solemn as they looked ahead. The residents of Thousand Geese City looked up at the sky, initially puzzled, but soon they also sensed a terrifying aura approaching from afar. A black shadow rose in the direction of the Primordial Sword Sect, with a chicken head, turtle body, and snake tail¡ªit was Nie Li. As the guardian beast of the sect, when danger approached, Nie Li naturally stood in the forefront. Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng nodded in acknowledgment upon seeing Nie Li. Nie Li nodded in return, then looked towards the distant figure accompanied by thunder, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes. Why did he have a strange sense of familiarity? ¡°Halt!¡±TangShouchangshoutedloudlyashelookedatLeixieTiger. Leixie Tiger glanced at Tang Shouchang upon hearing his voice. If it encountered this level of being elsewhere, there would be no chance of escape. Leixie Tiger then glanced at Ning Baizheng. The two Mountain Sea Realm beings could barely contend with it. Leixie Tiger¡¯s gaze finally fell on Nie Li. Was this the one his master had taken in before? It could suffice, but only as its follower. Leixie Tiger¡¯s speed didn¡¯t diminish in the slightest as it continued to charge towards Thousand Geese City. The expressions of Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng turned solemn in an instant, while Nie Li sensed a deeper sense of familiarity emanating from Leixie Tiger. As the two sides closed in to within five miles of each other, Leixie Tiger¡¯s momentum almost overshadowed the entire Thousand Geese City. Those with slightly weaker cultivation inside the city began to pale. The formation of Thousand Geese City trembled slightly, and power began to gather. The spiritual treasures in Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng¡¯s hands emitted a sharp brilliance. ¡°Hum!¡± A sword shadow appeared above Leixie Tiger¡¯s head, exuding Chen Fei¡¯s aura. ¡°By the command of our master, go to Thousand Geese City and protect the sect!¡± Leixie Tiger¡¯s booming voice echoed throughout the entire Thousand Geese City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng stared at the sword shadow above Leixie Tiger¡¯s head, momentarily stunned. The runes in Leixie Tiger¡¯s soul were clearly visible. It was evident that this powerful Monster King had truly been enslaved by Chen Fei. Leixie Tiger¡¯s voice was extremely loud, and everyone in Thousand Geese City heard it loud and clear. The Primordial Sword Sect has recruited another new Monster King? Isn¡¯t the strength of the Primordial Sword Sect already excessive? Chapter 759 - It’s So Good It¡¯s So Good Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The massive body of Leixie Tiger soared over the sky of Thousand Geese City, the roar of thunder echoing in all directions as it flew towards the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect. All the people within Thousand Geese City raised their heads to the sky, dumbfoundedly watching Leixie Tiger fly past. Compared to when Nie Li first arrived in Thousand Geese City, the shock was even greater, surpassing all expectations. Even though many people couldn¡¯t discern whether it was Nie Li or Leixie Tiger who was stronger due to their insufficient cultivation, the current appearance of Leixie Tiger alone was enough to captivate everyone¡¯s attention. Nie Li followed closely beside, sensing Leixie Tiger¡¯s powerful aura up close. Originally, he intended to speak some courteous words, taking advantage of his arrival, but now he forcibly held back. It¡¯s not that he didn¡¯t want to speak, but Leixie Tiger¡¯s aura was simply too overwhelming. Recently, due to the insights left by Chen Fei in his consciousness, Nie Li¡¯s strength had been rapidly advancing. However, there were limits to the growth of monstrous beasts. For Nie Li to reach the realm Leixie Tiger was in now, it would likely take decades of cultivation, or rather, an incredibly brief period with almost no bottlenecks in between. Looking at Leixie Tiger¡¯s current aura, it was likely that in a short span of a few years, or a longer period of over a decade, there was a high probability of breaking through to the mid-stage of the fourth rank. And if Chen Fei were to nurture Leixie Tiger as he did with Nie Li, it was estimated that the breakthrough could be accomplished in an extremely short time, becoming a mid-stage fourth rankMonster King. Leixie Tiger landed on the ground, the flickering lightning on its body completely converging, leaving only its soft fur dancing in the wind. Qu Qingsheng and the others had already arrived at the square, watching Leixie Tiger¡¯s majestic and domineering appearance. Compared to Nie Li¡¯s somewhat unimpressive appearance, Leixie Tiger¡¯s image was undoubtedly much better. If Nie Li gave the impression of pure brutality, then Leixie Tiger carried with it a sense of majesty amidst that brutality. Although it might seem inappropriate to judge a powerful Monster King based on appearance, the contrast was undeniable now that the two Monster Kings stood side by side. Even though the people from the Primordial Sword Sect didn¡¯t want to make comparisons, it forcefully entered their field of vision. ¡°Master has commanded me to come back and guard the sect. From now on, we will be one sect.¡± Leixie Tiger said to Qu Qingsheng and the others, trying hard to display a gentle smile on its face. With the runic inscriptions engraved by Chen Fei on its soul, Leixie Tiger¡¯s thoughts naturally underwent a transformation. To prevent any instinctive resistance from Leixie Tiger¡¯s soul, Chen Fei simply embedded a phantom of the Xuanyuan Sword into its consciousness. The phantom of the Xuanyuan Sword held no power, but it contained the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword. With this true spirit alone, it was enough to suppress Leixie Tiger¡¯s soul and prevent the dissipation of those inscriptions. Nie Li¡¯s lips twitched slightly upon hearing Leixie Tiger¡¯s words. This sentence seemed oddly familiar, as if it had said the same thing when it first arrived at the Primordial Sword Sect. Qu Qingsheng and the others approached Leixie Tiger with smiles on their faces, welcoming the powerful Monster King. With such a formidable Monster King guarding the sect, they couldn¡¯t claim to be worry-free, but considering Thousand Geese City¡¯s geographical position, it was nearly impossible for other strong individuals to have any designs on this place. Leixie Tiger behaved very gently, and the other disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect stood by watching from a distance, their hearts filled with indescribable pride. For those newly recruited disciples, the feeling at this moment was even stronger. After enduring countless hardships to join the Primordial Sword Sect, it seemed their decision was indeed correct. With the current situation, it was unlikely anyone would oppose the assertion that Thousand Geese City belonged to the Primordial Sword Sect. Elder Chen¡¯s strength was beyond doubt, and now with two such powerful Monster Kings, the strength of the Primordial Sword Sect surpassed the other two factions in Thousand Geese City. A king without a crown, that¡¯s all it is. ¡°Master!¡± Leixie Tiger shouted loudly upon seeing Chi Shuqing and Tong Linyun. Chi Shuqing and Tong Linyun¡¯s faces flushed red. Everyone knew about their relationship with Chen Fei, but being called out by Leixie Tiger like this still made them feel somewhat embarrassed. Nie Li stood to the side, his elongated neck craning upwards, his eyes slightly widened. This newly arrived Monster King was quite skilled. Not only was it powerful, but it also intentionally displayed such gentleness and even knew how to address people. You¡¯re already so formidable, do you really need to be this good at acting like a monster too? Can¡¯t you leave some room for other Monster Kings? Like me! Si Yinan stood at a distance, curiously watching Leixie Tiger. Compared to Nie Li¡¯s ferocity, Leixie Tiger¡¯s image was indeed quite impressive. Previously, Si Yinan didn¡¯t dare to observe Nie Li like this when he visited the Primordial Sword Sect. But now that Leixie Tiger had arrived, Si Yinan couldn¡¯t help but run over. After so many years, Si Yinan had already grown into a graceful figure, but she had never married. Even though there were introductions from others, Si Yinan never responded. Leixie Tiger¡¯s large tiger eyes scanned the surroundings, and it immediately spotted Si Yinan. Seeing her eager appearance, Leixie Tiger used its monstrous power to bring Si Yinan in front of it. Si Yuanhai¡¯s heart was greatly startled, but he quickly realized that Leixie Tiger had no malicious intent, and his heart gradually calmed down. Facing a Monster King, not many people could remain calm. Si Yinan looked curiously at Leixie Tiger, wondering why it had brought her forward. A hint of purple light flashed in Leixie Tiger¡¯s tiger eyes, and a thunder seal fell onto Si Yinan¡¯s body. After the Thousand Feathers Alliance subdued Leixie Tiger, Chen Fei imprinted several marks in Leixie Tiger¡¯s consciousness, among which were some individuals who needed special protection, including Si Yinan and Si Yuanhai. It was because of these imprints that Leixie Tiger could recognize so many people. Dozens of thunder seals flew out from Leixie Tiger¡¯s eyes and landed on some people. The other members of the Primordial Sword Sect looked at these thunder seals, all of whom were elders from when the Primordial Sword Sect was in Immortal Cloud City. From these thunder seals, it was easy to see which individuals Chen Fei truly cared about. From the very beginning until now, these were the people who had sincerely helped Chen Fei when he was weak. The envy in the eyes of the other members of the Primordial Sword Sect was evident, but sometimes, envy alone couldn¡¯t achieve such things. Who could have predicted that a mere young martial artist at the beginning could grow to such an extent? Nie Li felt a bit restless, wanting to imprint some marks as well. However, Nie Li¡¯s monstrous power was not as grand and majestic as Leixie Tiger¡¯s. If he were to distribute marks, it would seem more like mysterious imprints, and it might have a negative impact on those with average cultivation. Nie Li looked up at the sky, feeling inferior even in this aspect. How come he couldn¡¯t match up even in terms of monstrous power? Looking at the gazes of the people from the Primordial Sword Sect at this moment, could love really be transferred? The Primordial Sword Sect was bustling with extraordinary excitement, celebrating the addition of another powerful force to their sect. Meanwhile, at the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei and others stood in front of the spatial channel, looking at the altar embedded within it. Yesterday, Chen Fei slew five Monster Kings, and Monster Kings also had treasures. Naturally, all of them were collected into the Qianyuan Sword. As for the spiritual essence drawn from the five Monster Kings, Chen Fei first fed the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell, then used the remaining portion to nurture the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant. Under this nourishment, the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant¡¯s spirituality quickly began to rise from its previous low state. Before communicating with the Concealment Bell and the Qianyuan Sword, the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant learned that the Concealment Bell was actually just a medium-grade magical treasure several years ago. As for the Qianyuan Sword, it was even more surprising. Over twenty years ago, it was merely a low- grade spiritual weapon. Since the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant first possessed spirituality, it had already been a low-grade spiritual treasure. However, it was forcibly weakened by Chen Fei, almost falling out of the category of spiritual treasure. The Concealment Bell reassured it, saying there was no need to worry, and its spirituality should recover after some time. At first, the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant didn¡¯t believe this statement. After all, how could spirituality be so easily restored? Did they think the realm of cultivation was as simple as buying vegetables? Now, after absorbing the spiritual essence of the Monster Kings, the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant felt that the Concealment Bell¡¯s words were somewhat subtle. ¡°This altar seems abit different,¡± Min Yanlu whispered. Before coming here, Min Yanlu and the others thought that this altar should have been dismantled by these Monster Kings. After all, it had been several days, and monstrous beasts wouldn¡¯t bother studying the purpose of altars; they would simply dismantle them to extract the spiritual materials. However, they were surprised to find the altar intact when they arrived, and it had now completely merged with the spatial channel. At this moment, the surface of the altar was protected by spatial energy. If one wanted to dismantle the altar now, they would have to break through this layer of spatial energy first. However, breaking spatial energy was not an easy task. Even peak experts in the Mountain Sea Realm could at most trigger spatial folds, still far from breaking through completely. Although the spatial energy on the surface of the altar wasn¡¯t strong, it was still beyond the reach of ordinary experts in the Mountain Sea Realm. With the altar here, it completely blocked the passage between Immortal Cloud City and the Boundless Sea. For the realm of Immortal Cloud City, whether this was a blessing or a curse remained to be seen. Hai Yuezhen and Yan Yinwen turned to look at Chen Fei, waiting for him to make a decision. In truth, they had already gained quite a lot from this trip. Killing two Monster Kings was of great value. Even if the three of them divided it equally, they would still obtain considerable wealth. For Min Yanlu and Hai Yuezhen, the absence of Monster Kings meant that the Thousand Feathers Alliance would officially regain control, which was their most valued outcome. As for the monstrous beasts in various seas, without the Monster Kings to support them, their eradication was only a matter of time. If those monstrous beasts learned that the Monster Kings had died, they would likely quickly flee the territory of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. As for the altar, it would be best to take it down. If that wasn¡¯t possible, they could set up a formation to completely conceal this place and prevent outsiders from knowing about it. ¡°This altar is still merging with the spatial channel. Let¡¯s wait until it¡¯s fully integrated before we make a decision,¡± Chen Fei said. Using his innate teleportation ability, Chen Fei could subtly perceive the condition of the altar. While it seemed perfectly integrated in Min Yanlu¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei could still sense many nodes that hadn¡¯t fully merged yet. Min Yanlu and the others nodded in agreement, not opposing Chen Fei¡¯s decision. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only And so they waited, a whole month passing by. During this time, Min Yanlu left first to organize manpower to reclaim the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The recovery was swift, and many monstrous beasts had already sensed something amiss and fled in advance. The once lifeless Thousand Feathers Alliance finally began to radiate vitality. ¡°Buzz!¡± On one particular day, ripples spread from the altar, and the entire altar began to emit a faint glow, with shadows swaying within it. Chapter 760 - Soaring Cultivation Soaring Cultivation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Around the altar, a massive formation had been erected, completely obscuring the area. Chen Fei stood in front of the altar, watching the ripples emanating from within, his eyes narrowing slightly. In the records Chen Fei had perused, there was no mention of this phenomenon. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted upward. Was it because this spatial passage had fused with the altar, triggering a special reaction? The ripples on the altar became increasingly frequent, and the faint outlines within started to become clearer. ¡°It seems like something is about to emerge.¡± Yan Yinwen stood beside Chen Fei, his brow furrowed. While Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue went to reclaim the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Yan Yinwen found it uninteresting and returned to the altar, standing guard here with Chen Fei. ¡°Step back first!¡± Chen Fei whispered, his figure sliding backward several miles, leaving only his clone in the front. If there was indeed some unstoppable danger, the clone could withstand it for a while, providing enough time for Chen Fei to relocate. Following Chen Fei¡¯s instructions, Yan Yinwen retreated with her main body to the rear, her gaze fixed tightly on the direction of the altar. ¡°Buzz!¡± A tremor, resembling the beat of a heart, erupted from the altar, causing the surrounding space to ripple. Within this tremor, a phantom appeared on the altar and rapidly condensed into form. With wide mouth and fangs, four arms and one eye, adorned with horns on its head, exuding a damp, black aura, wielding a massive wolf¡¯s tooth club. Suddenly, the monster turned its head towards Chen Fei¡¯s clone a mile away, emitting a mighty roar, its powerful aura causing fluctuations in the surrounding spiritual energy. ¡°At the early stage of the Fourth-Tier, formidable physique!¡± Several miles away, a faint light shimmered on Chen Fei¡¯s brow. Within his black and white vision, the general appearance of this monster was all captured by Chen Fei¡¯s sight. ¡°I¡¯ve never seen a monster like this before!¡± Yan Yinwen observed carefully. However, upon hearing that its realm was only at the early stage of the Fourth- Tier, Yan Yinwen felt slightly relieved. They had dealt with eight Fourth-Tier early stage monster kings before, so encountering another one of the same level posed no significant threat. ¡°There¡¯s more behind.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze passed over the monster, looking towards the altar, where shadows were flickering faintly once again, indicating that more monsters were about to emerge from the altar. As Chen Fei spoke, the monster on the altar suddenly disappeared and reappeared in front of Chen Fei¡¯s clone. The massive wolf¡¯s tooth club was held by the monster with a single arm, then it thunderously smashed towards the head of Chen Fei¡¯s clone. A surging malice emanated, and chaotic will spread in all directions. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. This aura was somewhat reminiscent of the Black Divine. Moreover, the dozens of monsters that appeared outside Feihuang City back then also had such an aura. ¡°Boom!¡± Electricity surged on the Changheng Sword, and Chen Fei¡¯s clone staggered back half a step. Without the backing of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the physical strength of the clone was far inferior to that of the monster. If it weren¡¯t for the perfection of the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, retreating half a step would have been the least of their worries. ¡°Roar!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s clone being pushed back by itself, the monster roared excitedly at the sky, then another blow came crashing down. Compared to the previous strike, the force of this blow was even greater, as if the monster was becoming more familiar with its surroundings, including the spiritual energy of the heavens and the earth. Chen Fei¡¯s main body squinted slightly. Under the Heavenly Eye, he could indeed see that the monster was increasing its utilization of the surrounding spiritual energy, while also enhancing its own strength. Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and a certain speculation emerged. ¡°Boom!¡± Another explosion resounded, and Chen Fei¡¯s clone retreated a full step, clearly at a disadvantage. The monster looked at Chen Fei¡¯s clone, its huge mouth opening to reveal its fangs. It took a step forward, all four hands gripping the wolf¡¯s tooth club, then swung it again towards Chen Fei¡¯s clone. Wherever the wolf¡¯s tooth club passed, the air seemed to be instantly pierced through, as if the heavens and earth were completely torn apart by this blow. The power of this strike far exceeded the previous two. The monster had completely adapted to its surroundings, unleashing its strongest move. ¡°Boom!¡± A hand blocked the wolf¡¯s tooth club, and a tremendous wave swept out, causing the formation covering several miles to shake violently, as if it would shatter the next moment. Seeing the figure under the wolf¡¯s tooth club unharmed, the monster¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Just as it was about to retract the club, a fierce purple light had already surged into its single eye. In the next moment, the monster¡¯s head flew high into the air, and a red light flew out from its body, heading towards the direction of the altar. Chen Fei slashed out with a sword, but the sword light only caused the red light to pause slightly before it disappeared into the altar. Chen Fei retracted the Qianyuan Sword. It was Chen Fei¡¯s main body that had just withstood the monster¡¯s attack head-on. At this moment, two new figures had appeared on the altar. It was because of this scene that Chen Fei¡¯s main body took direct action. With the strength of Chen Fei¡¯s clone, it could still kill the monster without directly confronting it, but it would take considerable time. Chen Fei¡¯s main body looked at the fallen monster before him. Previously, Chen Fei had thought that the monster would regenerate automatically, like those monsters outside Feihuang City, and could only be repeatedly killed to wear it down. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that a single sword strike would kill it outright. But considering the red light, it couldn¡¯t be said to be completely dead either. Although this monster was so similar to the ones outside Feihuang City, the outcome was completely different. Chen Fei didn¡¯t consider himself special; he believed he was stronger than the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm in Feihuang City. There must be some special reason for this. The two monsters on the altar saw Chen Fei, roaring angrily, then without hesitation, they rushed towards him, their wolf¡¯s tooth clubs smashing towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. Chen Fei¡¯s clone retreated several miles back, blocking Yan Yinwen who wanted to rush to his aid. A golden light flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve and blocked the two wolf¡¯s tooth clubs. ¡°Clang!¡± A loud sound reminiscent of a huge bell echoed as the protective shield of the Concealment Bell shattered, flying behind Chen Fei. The two wolf¡¯s tooth clubs, obstructed by this, paused uncontrollably. After the Concealment Bell was promoted to a spiritual treasure, the most important enhancement was not in its protective ability but rather in the slight backlash it generated after blocking attacks. This backlash was meant to disrupt the enemy¡¯s assault, and it only took a moment to achieve its effect. ¡°Sizzle!¡± Accompanied by thunderous roars, amidst the flashing lightning, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant appeared behind Chen Fei. Its six legs stepped on the bodies of the two monsters. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire void trembled, and two red lights instantly flew madly towards the direction of the altar from beneath the elephant¡¯s feet. The Sword of the Heavenly Path¡¯s shadow hung across the sky, and the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s intent swept through. Two red lights were cut off at the waist, with half dissolving, but the other half stubbornly escaped into the altar, disappearing from sight. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted slightly as he turned to look at the altar, noticing that the flickering shadows had vanished, leaving only the faint glow of the altar circulating. Yan Yinwen approached Chen Fei, her heart filled with admiration despite having witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s extraordinary combat prowess before. Seeing Chen Fei effortlessly slay three Fourth-Tier early stage monsters still left Yan Yinwen in awe. ¡°Do you know the origin of those monsters on the Middle Continent?¡± Chen Fei turned to Yan Yinwen. ¡°Monsters?¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s question, Yan Yinwen was slightly surprised. After pondering for a moment, she said, ¡°I don¡¯t know the specifics, but I¡¯ve heard that over ten thousand years ago, monsters began to appear on the Middle Continent, and later, the various sacred sites joined forces to suppress them.¡± Chen Fei nodded, not pressing further. To learn the specifics of the monsters, one would likely have to inquire with the top powers, or even the sacred sites. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that recently, monsters have begun to appear in some places on the Middle Continent again,¡± Yan Yinwen continued. ¡°Yes, there were dozens of similar monsters causing chaos outside Feihuang City before, but they have been mostly eradicated by Feihuang City,¡± Chen Fei said softly. ¡°Should we report this altar to those top-tier sects?¡± Yan Yinwen looked at the altar emitting a faint glow. Although no monsters were emerging from the altar at the moment, whether it was due to Chen Fei¡¯s intimidation or other reasons, the altar seemed like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment. Even though only Fourth-Tier early stage monsters had appeared so far, could there be stronger ones in the future? Or would the frequency of Fourth-Tier early stage monsters increase? Even with Chen Fei¡¯s strength, it might be difficult to sustain. It would be best to destroy the altar once and for all, but the space around the altar was already filled with spatial power, making it impossible to shatter. ¡°We indeed should¡­¡± Chen Fei¡¯s words suddenly halted, and then he looked at the spiritual essence in his hand in surprise. This spiritual essence was refined from the three monsters he had just slain. Extracting spiritual essence after defeating enemies had become an instinctive action for Chen Fei. Chen Fei had intended to infuse this spiritual essence into the Qianyuan Sword, but just now, he suddenly discovered that this spiritual essence seemed to be free of impurities? The spiritual essence extracted by the Slaughter Spirit Technique always contained impurities, which had been the case since Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation in the realm of the Aperture Tempering realm. Chen Fei was reluctant to absorb those impurities because they could affect his mental state and even his soul. From the realm of the Aperture Tempering realm to the present, this was the first time Chen Fei had extracted spiritual essence free of impurities. ¡°Because those red lights escaped, leaving only pure power behind?¡± Chen Fei thought of those elusive red lights, and the meager amount of spiritual essence he held in his hand at the moment. It was hardly the amount of spiritual essence expected from a Fourth-Tier monster. But even if it was scarce, as long as there were no impurities, Chen Fei could directly absorb it himself. What currently hindered Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough in realm was not the comprehension of techniques, but the accumulation of energy needed for elemental power, mental strength, and soul. The Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword at the complete realm absorbed spiritual energy from the heavens and earth quickly, but even so, it would take nearly ten years to accumulate enough elemental energy for constructing a Divine Palace. Afterward, when the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword upgraded to the stage of Great Completion, the time required might be shortened, but no matter how much it was shortened, it still required several years. Breaking through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm afterward might require even more time. If Chen Fei were to tell someone that it only took a few years to construct a Divine Palace, they would likely consider it nonsense, but it was a reality for Chen Fei. But Chen Fei wanted to elevate his realm faster! Chen Fei lowered his head to look at the spiritual essence in his hand, and a beam of light emanated from his brow, enveloping the spiritual essence, carefully examining every bit of it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After a moment, Chen Fei confirmed that these spiritual essences were indeed free of impurities! Without hesitation, all the spiritual essence in his hand was absorbed into Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword operated, and all the spiritual essence was poured into the construction of the third Divine Palace. Since returning from Feihuang City until now, Chen Fei had only cultivated less than a tenth of the third Divine Palace. But with the absorption of the spiritual essence, the progress of the third Divine Palace suddenly surged to forty percent. A single monster had contributed a tenth of the progress to the Divine Palace. It might not seem like much, but it had already saved Chen Fei more than three years of arduous cultivation! Chapter 761 - Trampling Trampling Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Yan Yinwen looked at Chen Fei with some confusion, sensing a slight fluctuation in his aura. However, after a moment, his aura returned to normal. The boundaries between the Mountain Sea Realm could be judged by one¡¯s aura, but this kind of judgment was rather crude, at most revealing the presence of several Divine Palaces. To precisely discern the extent of the Divine Palaces within one¡¯s body was an impossible task. Especially since Chen Fei¡¯s Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword has already reached a perfect state, his control over his own strength has reached a certain level. It¡¯s even less likely for others to perceive the situation of the third Divine Palace. Therefore, in Yan Yinwen¡¯s view, Chen Fei simply experienced a momentary fluctuation in his aura. As for the spirit essence in Chen Fei¡¯s hand just now, in the Mountain Sea Realm, there were indeed many methods for extracting spirit essence, but the extracted spirit essence contained a lot of impurities. No Mountain Sea Realm practitioner would directly absorb spirit essence as it would not be worth the effort. Moreover, for the vast majority of Mountain Sea Realm practitioners, what hindered their cultivation advancement was not the lack of energy, but rather the insufficient comprehension of their techniques and the inability to control such vast amounts of power. Only treasures like the Heavenly Rain Flower, natural wonders, could help them comprehend their techniques and provide sufficient energy, making it the best choice. In the practice of the Mountain Sea Realm, progress has always been step by step. To make rapid strides forward was a privilege reserved for the Sacred Land Prodigies. ¡°The closest top sect to us is the Feihuang Sect,¡± Yan Yinwen continued the previous topic. Since this altar has spawned monsters, and top sects were also collecting them, it would be wise to let those top sects handle it. Perhaps they could even earn a reward. If the top powers refused to intervene, then reporting directly to the Sacred Lands was also an option. ¡°Wait a moment. The spirit essence of this monster might be useful to me,¡± Chen Fei whispered. If the spirit essence couldn¡¯t be directly absorbed and could only be used on spiritual treasures, then Chen Fei might indeed report the situation here. After all, if there were Fourth-Tier early monsters, there was a possibility of encountering Fourth-Tier mid or even late ones. Facing a Fourth-Tier mid, Chen Fei could still escape, but if it was a late stage Fourth-Tier, the difficulty of fleeing would be extremely high. But now, faced with the temptation of this spirit essence, Chen Fei hesitated. Recently, the frequency of monster appearances on the Middle continent had been increasing, and the rumors from ten thousand years ago seem increasingly terrifying. Having the opportunity to rapidly increase his strength, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t willing to let this opportunity slip by. Furthermore, Chen Fei carefully observed the altar. From the fluctuations of the altar since the appearance of the monsters earlier, it seemed that the altar required a considerable amount of power for the monsters to come over. Moreover, when two monsters appeared simultaneously, there were signs of instability in the altar. In other words, if stronger monsters were to come over, the altar might be damaged due to its inability to withstand the force. However, with the protection of spatial power, the altar couldn¡¯t be damaged, so it was more likely that stronger monsters currently could not come over. Unless the altar continued to strengthen under the influence of spatial power, then there was a possibility. ¡°So, in the short term, there might not be any Fourth-Tier mid level monsters coming over?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. ¡°I wonder if I can go over?¡± Chen Fei hesitated. He knew nothing about the situation on the other side, and stepping over, he feared he might face an ambush. Sending a clone over was an option, but he had to be prepared for the clone to be obliterated. For this clone, Chen Fei had consumed the spirit essence of five Mountain Sea Realms to reassemble it, which was quite time-consuming and laborious. Moreover, there was no guarantee that there would be so many hostile Mountain Sea Realms or Monster Kings waiting to kill it. Killing without reason wasn¡¯t in Chen Fei¡¯s nature, and if he truly harbored such thoughts, his demise would be imminent. Letting someone become arrogant was the first step towards their downfall; a life without boundaries was extremely frightening! Yan Yinwen was somewhat surprised when she heard that Chen Fei didn¡¯t intend to report the situation. After hesitating for a moment, she ultimately didn¡¯t press further. After all, judging from the current situation, Chen Fei still had control over the altar. And Chen Fei could see that the altar had its limits, so Yan Yinwen naturally noticed some clues as well. The altar was still rippling, indicating that it was still active and could dispatch monsters at any time, but there was still no movement. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated, his figure flashed, disappearing from the spot, even directly dismantling the formation shrouding the area. Yan Yinwen nodded and followed behind Chen Fei. The two of them withdrew fifty miles away. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure how far the monsters on the other side of the altar could detect, but presumably, even if they could, the distance would be extremely limited across dimensions. After all, for practitioners at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, fifty miles was not a short distance under normal circumstances, and the sensed aura would also be extremely weak. ¡°After slaying this monster, the extracted spirit essence can be used for cultivation. Do you want to kill it?¡± Chen Fei whispered. Considering her as a teammate, Chen Fei had no intention of lying in such matters. After all, this spirit essence would have immediate benefits for him. However, for other practitioners at the Mountain Sea Realm, it would at most serve as a potent elixir, and its absorption would be gradual, unlike Chen Fei, who could directly forge Divine Palaces. ¡°That monster is quite formidable, beyond my ability to handle,¡± Yan Yinwen thought for a moment, then shook her head. The monster just now could suppress Chen Fei¡¯s clone, and Yan Yinwen was well aware of the strength of Chen Fei¡¯s clone, which was much stronger than hers. In such a situation where even Chen Fei¡¯s clone was suppressed, if she were to go up there, one wrong move and she might be crushed. Chen Fei nodded, a beam of light emitting from his forehead as he gazed patiently at the location of the altar from afar, waiting for any changes. This wait lasted for an hour. Seemingly assured of the safety outside, ripples once again appeared on the altar, and a figure emerged on it. It had two legs, four arms, a single eye, just like the monster before. The monster stood on the altar, scanning its surroundings without noticing anything unusual, then forcefully stomped on the altar. The altar rippled, followed by the gradual formation of two more ethereal figures. Meanwhile, the initial monster had taken flight, cautiously scanning its surroundings. As the apparitions swiftly took shape on the altar, two more monsters emerged, with one appearing notably larger in stature. With the appearance of these two monsters, the radiance on the altar began to dim, eventually fading away entirely. Upon confirming the absence of danger in their vicinity, the three monsters converged and flew off towards the southeast. However, before they could travel a mile, a figure emerged from the void, blocking their path. ¡°Only capable of teleporting six monsters before exhausting its energy.¡± Chen Fei observed, his brow furrowing slightly as he gazed towards the altar. Chen Fei had initially assumed that the altar couldn¡¯t transport anything beyond Fourth-Tier mid level monsters, but it should have been capable of at least ten Fourth-Tier early level monsters. With all of them slain, Chen Fei could have directly condensed his third Divine Palace. However, to have the process halted at the sixth monster seemed rather insufficient. ¡°Roar!¡± Upon seeing Chen Fei obstructing their path, the three monsters roared loudly, causing the atmosphere to tremble with their immense sonic waves. Chen Fei turned to face the three monsters, his figure flickering as he charged straight towards them. ¡°Boom!¡± Three wolf-tooth clubs simultaneously struck the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei took a half step back, his innate talent of Domain Suppression glowing not only on his main body but also causing slight tremors in his clone. Chen Fei looked towards the tallest monster among them. Compared to the others, this monster¡¯s strength was a notch higher, but it still hadn¡¯t surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s pressure threshold. In the next moment, thunderous roars echoed through the sky as countless purple lights descended, completely enveloping Chen Fei¡¯s position. The three monsters roared fiercely, but as time passed, their roars grew weaker and weaker. With the roaring of the Dragon Elephant, resembling an ancient behemoth, the monsters¡¯ cries suddenly vanished. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Three streaks of red light broke through the thunderstorm and flew towards the altar. Dozens of sword shadows appeared in front of one of the red streaks, and the Xuanyuan Sword resounded. Instantly, the red streak was frozen in mid-air. Chen Fei turned his head towards the altar. As the two red streaks crashed into it, the altar emitted a faint glow, causing the red streaks to disappear along with it. ¡°It can still teleport?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. ¡°Or perhaps these monsters left marks at the other end of the altar, allowing them to be teleported back?¡± The dark clouds gradually dissipated from the sky, and the lightning that had surrounded the area also receded. Chen Fei approached the intercepted red streak, a dazzling beam of light emitting from his forehead, enveloping the red streak. Now, under the Heavenly Eye, the appearance of this red streak was clearly visible¡ªit was indeed the soul of the monster. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, the monster within the red streak roared furiously, but under the intimidation of the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit, it couldn¡¯t resist at all. Although this monster had an exceptionally strong physical body, its soul was much weaker and rougher, bearing a striking resemblance to a demonic beast, yet with some differences. ¡°Clang!¡± The Xuanyuan Sword emitted a resounding clang, and the soul of the monster within the red streak instantly shattered. Chen Fei didn¡¯t employ the Slaughter Spirit Technique because the spirit essence of the soul was composed of various soul fragments, which couldn¡¯t be absorbed at all. Instead, it would only contaminate him, rendering it unsuitable even for feeding spiritual treasures. As dozens of sword shadows dissipated, Chen Fei looked at the three spirit essences in his hand. This represented another three years of hard work. As long as he absorbed them, the third Divine Palace would reach seventy percent completion. With another three years of diligent cultivation, Chen Fei could elevate his cultivation to the peak of the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, this time Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately absorb them. Instead, he carefully studied the spirit essences in his hand. After a moment, Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly. The spirit essences were very pure and could be perfectly absorbed. But what Chen Fei was examining wasn¡¯t this. He was trying to determine if all these pure spirit essences were the same. However, the result showed Chen Fei that even among pure spirit essences, the compositions were vastly different. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only These spirit essences originated from monsters, and while each monster might appear similar, they were ultimately different individuals, so the spirit essences couldn¡¯t be entirely identical. Originally, Chen Fei intended to use these spirit essences as anchor points, utilizing spatial grids so that he could separate impurities from spirit essences obtained from other places in the future. But now, with even the purest spirit essences being different, how could he separate them? ¡°I¡¯ll still have to give it a try!¡± Chen Fei instructed his clone to remain fifty miles away from the altar while he himself flew towards the direction of the outer sea. Chapter 762 - Fall Fall Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Thousands of miles away, Chen Fei appeared in mid-air, looking down below. This area belonged to the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s waters. Min Yanlu was currently leading his men to reclaim each area one by one. This one had yet to be reclaimed. Chen Fei extended his right hand forward, gathering the essence of heaven and earth into a palm about a mile in diameter, probing beneath the sea surface. *Bang!* The entire sea surface instantly concaved, revealing a massive octopus monster hidden below. At the peak of the Third-Tier, its body still exuded vitality, evidently having recently feasted on blood. Despite the imminent reclaiming of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, it seemed reluctant to leave this place. Within the giant palm, the octopus monster struggled violently, its compound eyes filled with fear. Chen Fei clenched his right hand, and the octopus monster instantly turned into a mass of flesh. With the Slaughter Spirit Technique in operation, spiritual essence surged before Chen Fei. Compared to the spiritual essence of a Fourth-Tier Monster King, the essence of a peak Third-Tier sea monster was naturally insignificant. However, it was sufficient to verify Chen Fei¡¯s speculation. Chen Fei looked at the two attacks within the spatial grid, regretting the lack of suitable opponents. Otherwise, these two attacks would undoubtedly surprise others greatly. Dispersing the two attacks into the essence of heaven and earth, Chen Fei placed the spiritual essence of the octopus monster into one spatial grid, then took out the spiritual essence of other monsters and placed it into another spatial grid. As Chen Fei issued the command, a mass of impurities scattered from the spatial grid of the octopus monster. It was useful. It could be filtered! However, Chen Fei looked at the remaining spiritual essence within the spatial grid of the octopus monster, unsure if this experiment was a success or a failure. After filtration, the spiritual essence was sparse, barely a tenth, if not less. In other words, in the eyes of the spatial grid, only this tiny amount of spiritual essence belonged to something similar to the pure spiritual essence of monsters. Chen Fei collected the spiritual essence that had just scattered. Although it was expelled spiritual essence, some parts could still be absorbed by spiritual treasures. Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately stop the experiment but instead began to divide the spiritual essence of the monsters into the smallest portions, storing them in the spatial grid, and decomposing the spiritual essence of the octopus monster once again. This time, a small portion of pure spiritual essence was once again separated from the impure spiritual essence. Continuing his attempts, Chen Fei placed other parts of the monster¡¯s spiritual essence into the spatial grid. After repeated efforts, consuming nearly half an hour, Chen Fei discovered that the final extractable pure spiritual essence still only constituted a small portion of the entire spiritual essence of the octopus monster. The remaining spiritual essence of the octopus monster still possessed considerable energy. In the end, Chen Fei threw it to the Concealment Bell. The Concealment Bell fluctuated with spiritual vitality, slowly absorbing it. It could be consumed, but it wasn¡¯t as palatable as before, requiring more time for digestion. Chen Fei took out the remaining pure spiritual essence of the octopus monster from the spatial grid. After inspecting it with the Heavenly Eye, he found no issues, leaving some behind and absorbing the rest into his body. The third Divine Palace emitted a faint light, but it subsided after a moment. The spiritual essence was too scarce, only slightly advancing the progress of the third Divine Palace. It contained more energy than a Fourth-Tier spiritual pill, and its absorption was effortless, but indeed, it was somewhat lacking. ¡°If it were a Fourth-Tier Monster King, there would undoubtedly be more spiritual essence, but the exact amount of pure spiritual essence that can be extracted is still unknown.¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. The individual differences were too significant, only the distorted rules of the spatial grid could strip it away like this. With an anchor of pure monster spiritual essence added, Chen Fei now had an extra option when slaying Monster Kings in the future. First, filter it himself, then filter the remaining spiritual essence and give it to the spiritual treasures for absorption. One fish, two meals! This provided Chen Fei with another path to enhance his cultivation. ¡°So, killing these kinds of monsters to obtain pure spiritual essence is indeed a better method!¡± Compared to randomly slaying Monster Kings on the Middle Continent to obtain spiritual essence, the efficiency of this altar was undoubtedly much higher. Moreover, these monsters seemed completely incompatible with this world, naturally belonging to opposing sides with no possibility of reconciliation. They were like a bizarre anomaly to humans, even more so. Chen Fei activated his Heavenly Eye and, more than three thousand miles southwest, captured and killed another late-stage Third-Tier sea monster. In the same experiment, this time Chen Fei not only took the pure spiritual essence of the monster but also tried the pure spiritual essence of the octopus monster. However, the final results showed no difference. Only a very small portion of pure spiritual essence could be extracted, while the majority of the spiritual essence remained mixed with impurities. Chen Fei shook his head. He regarded the remaining small portion of monster spiritual essence as an anchor for the future, while he assimilated all the other pure spiritual essence into his body. Ripples spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body, causing the surrounding essence of heaven and earth to tremble slightly. Chen Fei lifted his head slightly, and the third Divine Palace accumulated rapidly. After a moment, the refinement of the spiritual essence was complete, and the third Divine Palace reached over seventy percent completion. Chen Fei examined the condition of the Divine Palace within his body. In less than three years, he could complete the condensation of this Divine Palace. With the experiment concluded, Chen Fei flew back towards the direction of the altar. The results were not perfect, but there was still some gain. Now, what Chen Fei wanted to see was when exactly the altar could regain its teleportation ability. After over a dozen hours, Chen Fei returned, while his clone had been observing the altar the entire time, yet it remained inactive. Chen Fei himself stood in front of the altar, activating his Heavenly Eye to carefully observe, while also using his innate teleportation ability to diligently sense the spatial fluctuations on the altar. This observation lasted for a full day. After this day of observation, Chen Fei confirmed that the altar was accumulating the power of the void. Based on the current progress, the altar would need at least a year to reopen. ¡°A year!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated. A year was a conservative estimate, and it might happen earlier. Moreover, through observation, Chen Fei found that while the altar absorbed the power of the void, it was subtly strengthening itself. In other words, the next time the altar opened, its teleportation ability would become stronger. At the mid-level of the fourth rank, it was estimated that it would not be able to come through, but the number of initial Fourth-Tier monsters transported in one go would probably increase. Currently, Chen Fei could only transport two monsters at a time, but perhaps next time, it might increase to three or even four. If three monsters teamed up to attack, Chen Fei would have to let his clone bear some of the pressure. If four monsters teamed up, they would likely exceed Chen Fei¡¯s pressure threshold directly. For the next time, if Chen Fei wanted to perfectly devour all these monsters, he would need to continue improving his strength within the year. The stronger he became, the more capable he would be of devouring these transported monsters. Moreover, based on what he saw outside the Feihuang City initially, if the number of these monsters reached a certain level, it would trigger a chain reaction, significantly increasing their difficulty to deal with. ¡°The monsters I kill here, their souls will actively escape. But if one day I kill them on the other side of the altar, will their souls still escape?¡± A question suddenly arose in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but without having gone to the other side of the altar, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t answer it himself. A day later, on the outskirts of the altar, Chen Fei set up another formation based on the original formation, with a phantom body of himself within it. Surrounding Chen Fei¡¯s phantom body were also over a hundred high-grade elemental stones. The phantom body had no attacking power, and its absorption of the essence of heaven and earth was extremely slow, so it couldn¡¯t exist for a long time. Chen Fei could only forcibly maintain the existence of the phantom body using high-grade elemental stones, after all, it was somewhat wasteful to place his early-stage Mountain Sea Realm clone here. Leaving a phantom body here wouldn¡¯t waste combat power, and the situation at the altar could also be supervised. After all, one year was only Chen Fei¡¯s estimation. If there were any sudden changes at the altar, Chen Fei would be able to detect them firsthand. As for asking Min Yanlu to send someone to guard here, it would be difficult to truly observe the changes at the altar under the Mountain Sea Realm, and it might even cause trouble. Each of these incoming monsters had the strength of the early stage of the fourth rank. Even Min Yanlu would have to flee when faced with them. If two monsters came, neither Min Yanlu nor Master Haiyue would be able to escape. It hadn¡¯t been long since the Thousand Feathers Alliance was reclaimed. They might end up dying in battle here. It felt too tragic. ¡°Returning to Thousand Geese City so soon?¡± Yan Yinwen was slightly surprised when she heard Chen Fei¡¯s words. ¡°Yes, things here are done. I¡¯ll go back to continue cultivating.¡± Chen Fei nodded. Yan Yinwen looked at Chen Fei, wanting to say something but ultimately didn¡¯t. A moment later, Chen Fei transformed into purple light and disappeared into the sky. Yan Yinwen watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure, feeling somewhat annoyed as she stomped her foot. Chen Fei didn¡¯t specifically seek out Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue; he just sent a message using a fragment of the Enlightenment Tower. Crossing through the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei observed the situation in the sea below. Compared to before, the Thousand Feathers Alliance had clearly undergone significant changes. Especially the vitality, it was filled with a new and vibrant energy. After spending a day, Chen Fei returned to Thousand Geese City. Before even entering the city, Leixie Tiger was already waiting in the sky above the city, with a bewildered Nie Li beside him. Every time Chen Fei returned, Nie Li could actually sense it, but he never thought there would be such a thing as welcoming him outside the city. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t respect Chen Fei, but he simply had no experience in this aspect at all. Nie Li turned to look at Leixie Tiger. Where on earth did he learn all this from? Chen Fei¡¯s return once again elevated the recent waning enthusiasm surrounding the Primordial Sword Sect. After all, everyone knew that the current status of the Primordial Sword Sect ultimately stemmed from Chen Fei, the Mountain Sea Realm powerhouse. After exchanging pleasantries with the members of the Primordial Sword Sect for a moment, Chen Fei returned to the Tingfeng Pavilion and entered a state of closed ¨C door cultivation. In one year, if he wanted to make progress in his strength, he could only start from the martial arts. The Sword Mastery talent could be perfected by simply wielding the sword, so one year was enough to cultivate it to the Great Completion stage. The Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword was also at the perfection stage, but one year was not enough to advance it to the Great Completion stage. However, continuous improvement in proficiency could ultimately enhance the power of this martial art. As for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the final stretch of improvement was slow, but fortunately, there were no bottlenecks, and it remained in a state of enhancement. The Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword was improving, but proficiency was now a secondary factor due to the constraint on the power of this martial art. The real factor was Chen Fei¡¯s own soul strength and how far it could reach. ¡°The third Divine Palace is only a little over twenty percent away from completion. Should I take a trip to the cities under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Land to see if there are any good natural treasures?¡± Improving the basic realm naturally increased combat power, and the results were remarkable. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, Chen Fei hesitated on whether to let his clone carry the elemental stones or to go himself. If the clone went, he could focus on cultivation without worry, but entrusting such a large sum of money to the clone seemed a bit risky. The clone¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t lacking, so normally there wouldn¡¯t have been any issues, but there were too many high-grade elemental stones, which instinctively made Chen Fei feel unsafe. While Chen Fei was still pondering over how to go to the Sacred Land City, a message suddenly reached Thousand Geese City. The Feihuang City, tens of thousands of miles away, had been captured! Chapter 763 - Nirvana Nirvana Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The news of the fall of Feihuang City had already spread like wildfire across the entire Middle Continent. Feihuang Sect had two peak experts in the Mountain Sea Realm and several late-stage experts, totaling dozens of practitioners across various levels of the Mountain Sea Realm. The crucial point was that within Feihuang City, there was a peak- level Fourth Tier Tree King. Even if only that Tree King had unleashed its full power, it would likely have been a daunting task for two peak experts of the Mountain Sea Realm to attack. Judging from the strength displayed by Feihuang Sect, apart from a few renowned Sacred Lands on the Middle Continent, there were hardly any top forces that dared to claim they could outmatch Feihuang Sect. Even for those forces surpassing Feihuang Sect, whether they could successfully conquer Feihuang Sect after launching an attack was actually a question. With a Fourth-Tier peak Tree King and a city that had been managed for thousands of years, just holding their ground would have been akin to being as secure as if in a fortress of gold. It would not have been an exaggeration, and if anything, it might even have been an understatement. When Chen Fei received this news, he had also been somewhat stunned. The first image that had come to mind was the canopy spanning dozens of miles. Standing beneath that Tree King, one could have deeply felt their own insignificance. ¡°Does this mean that a Fifth-Tier force had descended upon Feihuang City?¡± The only thing Chen Fei could think of was that this kind of cross-tier force must have been used to forcefully bring down Feihuang City. Otherwise, other fourth-tier forces might not have been sufficient to confront Feihuang Sect. Chen Fei also recalled the monsters that had appeared outside Feihuang City before, dozens of which had been forcefully slain by Feihuang Sect, and afterward, Feihuang Sect had vigorously searched for other monsters, but to no avail. If Feihuang City were to be destroyed by anyone, the suspicion would fall squarely on these monsters. Previously, Chen Fei had thought that although there were frequent troubles in the Middle Continent, overall it was stable, especially in secluded places like Thousand Geese City, where there would hardly be any strong forces coming over. Even with the emergence of new monsters on the side of Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei had only been slightly more vigilant internally. But now, the destruction of Feihuang City had immediately put Chen Fei on edge. Once this chaos descended, it wouldn¡¯t be the kind of situation where you have enough reaction time. It would be a sudden onslaught, where things would end before you even understood what was happening. Just like the monsters that had appeared in the Thousand Geese Mountains, for the sects in the Thousand Geese Mountains, that fourth-tier monster had just suddenly appeared and then silently destroyed most of the power in the Thousand Geese Mountains. ¡°Let the clone go check out Feihuang City.¡± After a moment of consideration, Chen Fei decided to send the clone to investigate the situation, while the main body would remain in Thousand Geese City to continue improving strength. Disasters couldn¡¯t be predicted, but if one¡¯s strength was sufficient, it was enough to withstand anything. At present, it wasn¡¯t yet so cruel. Feihuang Sect had been destroyed, but those few Sacred Lands were still there. If it had really been a chaotic world of monsters, then the monsters¡¯ main targets should also have been those Sacred Lands or top forces. After all, for monsters, even if they destroyed many small forces, it wouldn¡¯t have changed the situation in the Middle Continent. Instead, it would have revealed more clues to those Sacred Lands. Now that the monsters were still hiding, it indicated that their overall strength hadn¡¯t yet reached the level to confront those Sacred Lands head-on. ¡°But we still need to continue improving our strength. Who could say for sure what the monsters are thinking?¡± Chen Fei took a deep breath, then closed his eyes and began to practice his techniques. Outside the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei¡¯s clone soared into the sky, turning into a purple light and flying towards the direction of Feihuang City. This trip wasn¡¯t only to see the current situation of Feihuang City but also to have some thoughts about obtaining some of Feihuang Sect¡¯s assets. The profound heritage of such a top sect that had lasted for thousands of years was unimaginable for ordinary people. As long as one could obtain something, it was estimated that it could greatly improve one¡¯s cultivation. It was just that Chen Fei wondered what Feihuang City had looked like after being destroyed. Moreover, Thousand Geese City was too remote. From the fall of Feihuang City to the news actually reaching Thousand Geese City, many days had already passed. Even if there were anything left in Feihuang City, it would probably have been taken away by now. For Chen Fei, this trip was more about trying his luck. Having something to take would be the best outcome. If not, just checking things out would at least give him an idea. Tens of thousands of miles, even with the speed of the Mountain Sea Realm, required quite a long flight. However, Chen Fei¡¯s clone had a higher realm, and when using the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel, it was even faster than the main body. One day later, Chen Fei was less than a hundred miles away from Feihuang City. At this point, Chen Fei saw some practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm flying towards Feihuang City as well. However, everyone appeared extremely cautious because the power that could destroy Feihuang Sect was too astonishing. Although it was rumored that the Qingyan Sacred Land had already sent people over and there was no longer any danger in Feihuang City, one¡¯s life was one¡¯s own, so it was natural to be cautious no matter how safe it seemed. Chen Fei had fewer concerns because, after all, this was just a clone. Although it was not easy to condense and required a huge expenditure, the greatest loss in case of any danger would only be the dispersal of the clone. The main body was safe, and there would always be a time for the clone to condense again. A streak of purple light streaked across the sky, and Chen Fei finally saw the situation of Feihuang City ahead. It was a scene of devastation. The vast Feihuang City had collapsed by more than half. Even those parts that hadn¡¯t collapsed were riddled with cracks, as if they would collapse at any moment. As for the residence of Feihuang Sect in the city, it had been completely flattened, and there were obvious traces of battle. Chen Fei looked towards the original position of the Tree King, where there was now a huge crater. Even from several miles away, Chen Fei could sense the rich scent of vegetation emanating from the crater. The peak-level Fourth-Tier Tree King had similarly not been spared. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, his gaze fluctuating. In the entire Feihuang City, very few people had managed to escape in the end, and all the disciples of Feihuang Sect who had remained in the city had perished in battle. Those who had managed to escape from Feihuang City had no idea what had happened. They had just instinctively fled frantically and ultimately managed to escape with their lives. ¡°Was it really the power of the Fifth-Tier? Has the Qingyan Sacred Land traced the traces of this power?¡± Chen Fei continued to fly forward. Around Feihuang City, Chen Fei didn¡¯t sense any imprints of monsters, nor did he sense any imprints of Feihuang Sect members. Except for the remnants left by the Tree King, everything else had been completely obliterated. This kind of obliteration wasn¡¯t like Chen Fei¡¯s Slaughter Spirit Technique, which could only extinguish half. In Feihuang City, those soul imprints had been thoroughly wiped out. In this situation, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t say for sure whether the people from Qingyan Sacred Land could still find the culprit. Over Feihuang City, practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm flew by from time to time, and in the ruins of the city, some Mountain Sea Realm experts could be seen searching. Their purpose was evidently the same as Chen Fei¡¯s¡ªto find some remnants of Feihuang Sect. But unfortunately, the destruction of Feihuang City had been too thorough. There were truly only remnants of walls left, with no other valuable remains. Or perhaps there had been something before, but Chen Fei had learned about it too late. If there were any treasures, they would have been taken by others long ago. Chen Fei flew to the edge of the deep pit and landed on the ground. Feeling the vegetation¡¯s aura up close, he even sensed a trace of vegetation essence lingering in the air around him. However, within this essence of vegetation, there was a faint sense of extinction, but upon closer inspection, there was nothing to be found. A beam of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, scanning the surroundings. In the black-and-white vision, Chen Fei vaguely seemed to see the towering figure of a roaring giant tree. Chen Fei¡¯s expression grew solemn as he took out a jade hairpin from his sleeve. It was the Soul Restraint Hairpin he had obtained from the three brothers Ao Bozhong. Chen Fei circulated his elemental energy, causing the Soul Restraint Hairpin to emit a faint glow. Slowly, strands of faint threads began to float into the jade hairpin. With a slight movement, Chen Fei took out the Soul Restraint Hairpin. Originally, it was a desperate attempt, but he decided to give it a try. He hadn¡¯t expected the Soul Restraint Hairpin¡¯s ability to be so strong, actually forcibly peeling off imprints from the surrounding void. Even with his extraordinary Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t discern anything from these imprints. It must be said that the research of the late Soul-Chasing Daoist in soul imprints had truly reached a certain level. Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye was remarkable, but compared to the predecessors who had devoted their lives to such research, he still had a long way to go. After a moment, the glow of the jade hairpin slowly dissipated. However, the jade hairpin had already collected the fragments of soul imprints. At this moment, it resonated with the northeast direction. Chen Fei put away the jade hairpin into his sleeve, his figure flickering, disappearing from the spot. Two hundred miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s figure suddenly paused in mid-air, turning to look back. ¡°You, you¡¯ve been following me for a long time. What do you want with me?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed out, spreading in all directions, but there was no response around him, as if Chen Fei had just been unnecessarily alarmed. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes slightly, and a flash of lightning passed through his pupils. The sky was now covered with dark clouds, and countless thunderbolts intermingled within them. The energies of heaven and earth trembled violently, and a shadow slowly appeared in the sky, a jade pendant floating above this person¡¯s head. ¡°Your perception is truly remarkable,¡± Liao Zhixiu said, looking up at the dark clouds in surprise. Such momentum was not something a typical early-stage practitioner of the Mountain Sea Realm could achieve. He had indeed underestimated Chen Fei earlier. Chen Fei looked up at the jade pendant. It was this jade pendant that had completely concealed Liao Zhixiu¡¯s aura just now. However, the energies of heaven and earth still had subtle fluctuations, and Liao Zhixiu was too confident in this spiritual treasure. He followed too closely, and Chen Fei was able to sense him with his Heavenly Eye. Chen Fei glanced down at Liao Zhixiu, remaining silent, his expression cold. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, sir. I just saw that you seemed to have gained something in Feihuang City, so I wanted to ask if we could join forces to explore together? Facing such power that can overthrow Feihuang Sect, it¡¯s better to be cautious!¡± With a friendly smile on his face, Liao Zhixiu had followed Chen Fei precisely because he had seen the Soul Restraint Hairpin in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it, sir. I haven¡¯t found anything.¡± Chen Fei glanced at Liao Zhixiu, then turned and continued flying forward. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s blunt refusal, Liao Zhixiu narrowed his eyes slightly, let out a cold snort, and a talisman floated out from his sleeve, sticking to the jade pendant above his head. Chapter 764 - Rude Rude Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The jade pendant was blessed by talismans, instantly shining brightly before slowly descending onto Liao Zhixiu¡¯s forehead, melding into his flesh and disappearing. A glint flashed in Liao Zhixiu¡¯s eyes, and in the blink of an eye, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared. A smile crept onto Liao Zhixiu¡¯s face. He was convinced that Chen Fei must have discovered something, prompting his hasty departure. This concerned the Feihuang Sect, a top-tier force, and any potential resources left behind were not something Liao Zhixiu intended to overlook. Even though there might not be anything else valuable left at the ruins in the Feihuang City, Liao Zhixiu was willing to take a gamble. Even if he ended up losing, Liao Zhixiu wouldn¡¯t suffer any losses. In Liao Zhixiu¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei¡¯s figure grew smaller and smaller, indicating the increasing distance between them. Just as Chen Fei¡¯s figure was about to become a mere speck, Liao Zhixiu made his move, trailing behind Chen Fei from a distance. With the current fifty-mile gap between them and the concealment provided by the jade pendant regarding the surrounding aura and his figure, Liao Zhixiu was confident that Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to detect him. Using this method, Liao Zhixiu had tracked many people, even some experts from top forces in the Mountain Sea Realm, without ever being discovered in the end. In less than a moment, Liao Zhixiu had flown over two hundred miles, now nearly five hundred miles away from the ruins of the Feihuang City. Casually strolling behind, Liao Zhixiu suddenly noticed Chen Fei, who should have appeared as a mere speck, rapidly enlarging before his eyes. Liao Zhixiu was taken aback, then immediately realized that Chen Fei was swiftly closing the distance between them. Had he been discovered again? A method that had never failed even in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s top forces seemed to have failed today. Liao Zhixiu watched as Chen Fei appeared in the distance but didn¡¯t move, standing in mid-air. ¡°I believe I made myself clear earlier!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice was deep as he looked at Liao Zhixiu. Liao Zhixiu¡¯s method of concealing his presence might have been quite clever, but Chen Fei¡¯s perception undoubtedly surpassed it. This was partly due to the Heavenly Eye, but also the intuition in swordsmanship bestowed by the Sword Mastery talent, along with the Perfection stage of the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, all contributing to his awareness. ¡°You jest, sir. I was merely passing by.¡± Liao Zhixiu chuckled softly, gazing at Chen Fei. ¡°Surely you wouldn¡¯t be so unreasonable as to prevent me from taking this route?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly, and the Changheng Sword in his hand erupted into a fierce burst of lightning, exuding the overwhelming momentum of a peak expert in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Liao Zhixiu¡¯s skin tightened, a hint of astonishment flickering in his eyes. He had long noticed the realm of Chen Fei¡¯s three Divine Palaces, and even experienced the characteristics of his techniques just now. But as Chen Fei unleashed his true power, Liao Zhixiu realized that he had underestimated his opponent¡¯s strength. Whether it was the level of his techniques or the comprehension of them, they far surpassed the ordinary early-stage practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm. In a daze, Liao Zhixiu felt as if he was facing a top-tier expert of the Mountain Sea Realm. Although Liao Zhixiu¡¯s martial arts were commendable, they were just that¡ª commendable. The talent he chose when breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm wasn¡¯t bad, but it also wasn¡¯t outstanding. Compared to Chen Fei, while their realms were the same, apart from a slight advantage in talent, he was inferior in every aspect. ¡°Do you know one reason why I practice martial arts?¡± Chen Fei looked at Liao Zhixiu. Before Liao Zhixiu could respond, thunder roared, and Chen Fei transformed into a purple light, appearing before him and striking with a sword. ¡°So I can encourage some people to speak to me calmly!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed around them. Countless bolts of lightning descended from the sky, completely enveloping an area of one square mile. ¡°Boom!¡± The tremendous impact contained within the blade force caused Liao Zhixiu to involuntarily take several steps back. With each step, ripples spread through the air. The sharp sword energy penetrated Liao Zhixiu¡¯s body, causing a pained expression to appear on his face. But this pain also ignited a sense of cruelty in Liao Zhixiu¡¯s heart. He looked up at Chen Fei, and behind him, the sound of surging waves erupted, with endless images of vast oceans appearing. Liao Zhixiu tightly gripped the blade in his hand, about to swing it, only to find Chen Fei suddenly transforming into hundreds of figures surrounding him. These figures were indistinguishable from Chen Fei himself. At a glance, Liao Zhixiu couldn¡¯t discern the real one, and the momentum he had focused on Chen Fei instantly lost its target. With hundreds of Chen Feis raising their Changheng Swords, they all pierced towards various parts of Liao Zhixiu¡¯s body. Feeling the immense pressure from hundreds of sword blades, Liao Zhixiu couldn¡¯t help but panic. The blade in his hand waved, forming a curtain of blades that completely enveloped him. The defense of the blade curtain was not weak, but because he didn¡¯t know where the final attack would come from, Liao Zhixiu could only evenly distribute his defense. This method was extremely effective against opponents weaker than himself. But Liao Zhixiu was already no match for Chen Fei, and with his current defensive stance, the consequences were predictable. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of blades clashing rang out as the Changheng Sword pierced through the blade curtain, stabbing into Liao Zhixiu¡¯s right shoulder. If Liao Zhixiu hadn¡¯t managed to avoid his neck at a critical moment, the Changheng Sword would have pierced through his throat by now. Even though he had avoided a fatal blow, the violent thunderous power within the Changheng Sword still shredded Liao Zhixiu¡¯s shoulder, leaving nothing but shredded flesh and blood. ¡°Ah!¡± Liao Zhixiu roared in anger, forcing Chen Fei back with a strike before flying away into the distance without daring to exchange harsh words. Burning his soul, he madly flew towards the horizon. Knowing he was no match, Liao Zhixiu didn¡¯t dare to stay and fight Chen Fei to the death. The Array Disk appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and as he watched Liao Zhixiu¡¯s retreating figure, Chen Fei hesitated for a moment before ultimately deciding not to activate the Array Disk. While the defensive power of the Array Disk formation was decent, facing Liao Zhixiu in his current state, who was burning his soul, two strikes would easily break through the formation, damaging the Array Disk. Chen Fei¡¯s cloned strength surpassed Liao Zhixiu¡¯s, but not to the extent of complete domination, especially facing Liao Zhixiu in his current state, where there was a high probability he wouldn¡¯t be able to stop him. When the Array Disk would be damaged again and unable to stop him, it would be somewhat of a loss. After all, a clone was just a clone, and its strength was greatly limited. After glancing around to ensure no one else was following, Chen Fei continued flying forward, guided by the Soul Restraint Hairpin. This flight covered a distance of nearly twenty thousand miles. Over such a long distance, the Soul Restraint Hairpin could still keep up, making Chen Fei even more admiring of the Heavenly Daoist from years ago. Unfortunately, the legacy of the Heavenly Daoist had almost been lost, and for Chen Fei to obtain such a Soul Restraint Hairpin was considered fortunate. As the distance grew shorter, Chen Fei¡¯s speed slowed down, and he began to sense the tremors of the surrounding spiritual energy. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t the first to arrive here, which didn¡¯t surprise him much. After all, others had arrived at the Feihuang City much faster than him, so there were likely more clues left behind at that time. Countless secret techniques existed on the Central Continent, and Chen Fei never thought that what he had learned was unique. Or rather, the techniques he had learned in the Mountain Sea Realm were just a small part of the many techniques available, especially those related to tracking, which were actually quite rare. Chen Fei descended and used the Slaughter Spirit Technique to suppress his aura. Although his soul imprint couldn¡¯t be completely concealed, at least he wouldn¡¯t stand out as much. With a foot landing softly on the ground, Chen Fei appeared a mile away. In just a moment, he had already assessed the scene ahead. A palace hidden underground, with the soil layer above it completely removed, allowing Chen Fei to see the radiance emanating from the formation. Over twenty figures were entangled in aerial combat, with some exhibiting the peak strength of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, these peak experts were currently fighting against monsters, while others in the Mountain Sea Realm were also battling these creatures, but many occasionally glanced towards the palace below. The characteristics of the palace formation were identical to those of the Feihuang City. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated. This palace should be a secret chamber deliberately concealed by the Feihuang City. Without actually entering the chamber, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be sure of its contents. But being deliberately placed thousands of miles away, it could be a contingency plan created by the Feihuang Sect, just in case. Perhaps it was for the preservation of their heritage or for other reasons. Chen Fei turned his head and glanced at a group of lifeless figures lying five miles ahead. Among the Mountain Sea Realm practitioners, one was at the Mountain Sea Realm level, while the rest were at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, and they were all dead. Judging from the residual aura, they seemed to belong to the Feihuang Sect. So, the secret chamber left behind by the Feihuang Sect ended up becoming the site of their demise. Looking at the injuries, it seemed like they were caused by monsters, but it was hard to say for sure. Chen Fei glanced at the ongoing battle in the sky and spotted a familiar face, Qiu Zesheng from the Saint Yan Sect. He hadn¡¯t expected to encounter him here. He must have left the Feihuang City earlier. Otherwise, if the Feihuang Sect had been annihilated and Qiu Zesheng had been caught up in it, he would have had no way to escape. Chen Fei looked at the secret chamber ahead, where the battle was raging, but he didn¡¯t know what he could do. If Chen Fei got any closer, it would almost certainly attract the attention of the Mountain Sea Realm practitioners above. Although those Mountain Sea Realm experts were currently entangled with monsters, any mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioner could easily overpower Chen Fei¡¯s current clone. There were also formations surrounding the secret chamber. Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye could see some of the nodes, and with these nodes, Chen Fei could slowly break the formation, but he couldn¡¯t penetrate it instantly. Chen Fei glanced at the sky again. He couldn¡¯t enter now, and even after these monsters were slain, he wouldn¡¯t have the opportunity to enter. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Various strategies flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he glanced around, but when his gaze fell on the motionless disciples of the Feihuang Sect lying in the distance, Chen Fei suddenly froze. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei had discovered a way to infiltrate; rather, it was the fact that the bodies of those deceased disciples of the Feihuang Sect were emitting a strong scent of vegetation and a sense of desolation. A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and almost instinctively, he disappeared from where he stood, reappearing nine miles underground. This was the furthest distance his clone could teleport. The next moment, despite being nine miles apart, Chen Fei still sensed the terrifying commotion unfolding above. Chapter 765 - Penetrating Penetrating Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei displayed the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword and the Slaughter Spirit Technique, concealing all of his breath within his body, as if transforming into a stubborn stone. After a moment, the movement on the ground had ceased. Or rather, the cataclysmic tremor just now seemed to have lasted only a moment, in Chen Fei¡¯s perception, it was as if the heavens and earth had fallen silent. Not to mention Chen Fei¡¯s current avatar, even if the real Chen Fei had been on the ground just now, facing such a powerful impact, he would have been torn apart in an instant. And before the Suppressing Dragon Elephant reached its peak, possessing the characteristic of rebirth through blood, the real Chen Fei would probably have died directly, with no possibility of survival. This was the most terrifying force Chen Fei had faced since breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm. The Black Divine back then was definitely fundamentally higher in essence, but at that time, Chen Fei didn¡¯t feel it deeply, after all, his own realm was there. Also, when dozens of monsters besieged outside Feihuang City back then, and the Feihuang Sect¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm pinnacle experts made their move, it was not to the extent of going all out. And even if the Feihuang Sect¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm pinnacle experts had gone all out, whether they had such a momentum was also difficult to say. The power just now was too pure in its annihilation characteristics, completely unlike the power that human Mountain Sea Realm experts could control. A faint light emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, as he looked up at the ground. Nothingness! As Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept around, within a radius of ten miles, not a single blade of grass remained, and even all the soil and stones higher than the ground had been completely leveled. Not only were things higher than the ground affected, but even the ground within the radius of ten miles had formed a huge crater, sending chills down one¡¯s spine. After checking several times to ensure there was no danger above, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered slightly as he moved away from the ground. Floating in mid-air, Chen Fei turned his head to glance in the direction of the southwest, where several soul imprints pointed in the distance. It seemed that under the outbreak of such power just now, some Mountain Sea Realm experts managed to preserve their lives. However, even if their lives were preserved, their injuries must be extremely severe. Withdrawing his gaze, Chen Fei flew to the location where the Feihuang Sect disciples had fallen earlier. Naturally, there was nothing left here, but perhaps due to the short time, Chen Fei sensed a trace of vegetation. The aura of this vegetation was no different from that of the Tree King within Feihuang City. At the same time, within the aura of the vegetation, that sense of annihilation still lingered. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. Previously, when he had sensed this sense of annihilation in Feihuang City, Chen Fei had thought it was left behind by monsters. After all, the power that monsters had possessed to be able to kill such a powerful Tree King had been considerable. Leaving behind such an aura of annihilation had been a very normal occurrence. But then, a second thought had involuntarily crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Could it be that the Tree King wasn¡¯t dead yet? But if the Tree King hadn¡¯t died, and yet the entire Feihuang Sect had been wiped out, combined with what had just happened, could it have been that the real culprit had been that Tree King? However, this hadn¡¯t made much sense. The Tree King had had a history of thousands of years within the Feihuang Sect, and there had simply been no reason for it to annihilate the sect. ¡°Was it corrupted by the Black Divine?¡± Chen Fei had suddenly remembered that the Feihuang Sect had been collecting subordinates of the Black Divine. Could there have been some connection among them? Shaking his head, Chen Fei had suppressed all sorts of thoughts in his mind. Whether the Tree King was dead or not or the true reason for the destruction of the Feihuang Sect, none of those had been things that Chen Fei could participate in at the time. In the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, in the entire Middle Continent, it had been considered a considerable power. But the gap between it and those top-tier powers had actually been very obvious. With a slight mistake, the outcome could have been complete annihilation. Just like the annihilation force that had just occurred, although some Mountain Sea Realm experts had managed to escape, more of them had been left here forever. Only those in the later stages and pinnacles of the Mountain Sea Realm could escape. The possibility of survival for those in the early stages had been too low. As Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, a beam of light radiated from his brow, scanning the area within ten li. In the next moment, Chen Fei appeared on the ground, and with his elemental energy sweeping through, a mottled blade appeared in front of him. This was a spiritual treasure, but its essence had long been depleted. Not only had the essence been exhausted, but even the blade itself was now riddled with cracks. The blade slowly floated up and landed in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. At its peak, this blade had been comparable to the Changheng Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand now, but it was completely useless now. It was more thoroughly damaged than the spiritual treasure fragments Chen Fei had obtained initially. It was the kind of thing that wouldn¡¯t fetch much money even if sold. Chen Fei¡¯s mind delved into the blade, still holding onto some hope. However, upon seeing that everything inside the blade had been destroyed beyond recognition, he couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. The annihilation force just now had been too strong. Not only had it exterminated the Mountain Sea Realm experts, but it had also pierced through the spatial confines within the spiritual treasures, leaving nothing behind. A tiny wisp of spiritual essence flew out from the blade and entered into the Changheng Sword. As this trace of spiritual essence was drawn away, the blade lost all its power, crumbling into a pile of dust between Chen Fei¡¯s fingers. The Changheng Sword shimmered faintly, trembling for a moment before returning to calmness. Initially seized from Wu Zisheng, this Changheng Sword had been temporarily kept by Chen Fei because he hadn¡¯t had the chance to sell it yet. Later, with his avatar breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei decided to let his avatar use this spiritual treasure. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and appeared in another location, where another spiritual treasure floated up. This time, it was a sword, but its condition was similar to the previous blade, with only a trace of spiritual essence left to maintain its basic form. Chen Fei delved his consciousness into the space within the blade, but the result was no different. Everything had been destroyed, even the elemental energy of the top-grade elemental stones had left no trace. ¡°Wait, perhaps it¡¯s not that the elemental energy of the top-grade elemental stones disappeared, but rather that it was transformed by that annihilation force within the top-grade elemental stones, subsequently destroying everything within the space.¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly, withdrawing the spiritual essence from the blade and placing it into the Changheng Sword. Even mosquitoes, though small, are still flesh. Under normal circumstances, it would be fine for the avatar to use the Changheng Sword and strengthen it a bit. Chen Fei extended his right hand, his elemental energy swirling. In the next moment, over a dozen streams of light flew to him, all spiritual treasures, but now all were worthless. Chen Fei delved his consciousness into each one, though he had prepared himself mentally, seeing absolutely nothing left within the spiritual treasures still left him somewhat disappointed. No elemental stones, no jade slips, no elixirs, nothing was left. That annihilation force was truly tyrannical to an unimaginable degree, leaving scenes like the current one within the radius of ten li wherever it passed. Whether it was a low-grade spiritual treasure or a middle-grade one, the outcome was no different. Extracting every trace of spiritual essence from these dozen or so spiritual treasures, Chen Fei then infused them into the body of the Changheng Sword. The Changheng Sword shimmered with light, and a faint sound of sword resonance echoed around. Chen Fei¡¯s figure slowly floated up into the air, standing in mid-air, overlooking the scene below, while the heavenly eye at his brow radiated dazzling light. In the black-and-white vision, many points and lines here appeared distorted, indicating that the impact of the force from just now hadn¡¯t ended yet. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression flickered slightly, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes. In an instant, he disappeared from mid-air, reappearing three li underground. A faint array enveloped a wooden box, reminiscent of the characteristics of the secret chamber from which it originated. Chen Fei¡¯s heavenly eye scanned the array, observing the nodes, and then gently pointed his right hand forward. ¡°Hum!¡± The array on the wooden box trembled slightly, then silently dissipated. With a slightly excited heart, Chen Fei opened the wooden box. However, the next moment, his brow furrowed slightly. Inside the wooden box lay a book, a jade slip, and a jade box. The jade slip was now covered in cracks, its spiritual light long gone, evidently destroyed beyond repair. Chen Fei delved his consciousness into it but found no trace of content. Despite the protection of the array, the annihilation force had still penetrated through. Was the array too weak, or was the annihilation force too overpowering? Surprisingly, the book, though the pages had turned yellow, as if roasted, had not been completely destroyed. Chen Fei carefully put away the book and then turned his attention to the jade box. Gently touching the surface seal of the jade box, the fragile seal dissipated instantly. Chen Fei opened the jade box and found inside a Golden Purple Grass! Golden Purple Grass, even more precious than Heavenly Rain Flower, because it can help late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators advance their cultivation. But what troubled Chen Fei now was that this Golden Purple Grass had also been damaged. Instead of its usual faint golden hue, its branches and leaves were completely withered, as if all moisture had been drained from it. At a glance, it looked like an ordinary dried weed. Chen Fei closed the jade box again, along with the book, and stored them both within the Changheng Sword. He would find a safe place to examine the book later. As for the Golden Purple Grass, he would try to see if he could repair it slightly. Such a high-level treasure, to abandon it so easily would be a great pity. Chen Fei reappeared on the surface, scanning the surroundings with his heavenly eye several times to ensure nothing was missed. Then, using the Slaughter Spirit Technique, he removed most of his soul imprints, before disappearing from the spot. Chen Fei didn¡¯t take out the Soul Restraint Hairpin. Perhaps with it, he could still find some clues about the fall of the Feihuang Sect. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But evidently, this matter had exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s scope of handling. Continuing would perhaps yield some benefits, but more likely, it would only risk implicating his true self. In the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, there were still some things that Chen Fei couldn¡¯t handle. Following the direction of Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei transformed into a purple light, streaking across the sky. At the same time, Chen Fei took out the book and delved his consciousness into it, reading its contents. Given that it had been specially sealed and stored alongside such treasures as the Golden Purple Grass, the contents of this book were likely to be extraordinary. Chapter 766 - The Roc Spreads Its Wings The Roc Spreads Its Wings Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After a moment, Chen Fei regained his composure, his gaze flickering constantly. The books were numerous, but they didn¡¯t contain secret martial arts techniques. Instead, they documented something else, something about the Black Divine and similar demonic entities. At this point, Chen Fei finally understood why the Feihuang Sect was collecting subordinates of the Black Divine. Surprisingly, the Feihuang Sect intended to find a way from these subordinates to strip the Black Divine of its power and authority when it was sealed. Yes, strip away, or one could also say, steal. The books didn¡¯t delve into the origins of the Black Divine in detail, but from the fragments of information and Chen Fei¡¯s own sources, it seemed the Black Divine didn¡¯t originate from the Boundless Sea. It appeared more like an invasion from elsewhere, much like the altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. The monsters appearing from the altar were probably from the same place as the Black Divine. However, the monsters appearing in the altar were only at the level of the fourth rank for now. If the monsters were only of such power, it might be an exaggeration to say they were irrelevant to the entire Boundless Sea, but they indeed couldn¡¯t overturn it. However, evidently, the power of the Black Divine surpassed this. It was much stronger than the fourth rank, and reaching the fifth rank was almost certain. But it seemed it hadn¡¯t surpassed the Sixth-Tier either. However, many of its methods were not something an ordinary Fifth-Tier could possess. But if it were truly of the Sixth-Tier, those Sacred Lands¡¯ Sun Moon Realm experts would probably have been easily slain long ago, and the Boundless Sea would have become the realm of monsters. ¡°Could this world restrict the upper limit of power?¡± a thought suddenly flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. It seemed like the only possibility that would suppress invading forces. Initially, the Black Divine was sealed. Under what circumstances would one seal instead of exterminate? That would be when it couldn¡¯t be killed or eradicated, only stepping back to seal it away, waiting for time to slowly wear it down. However, from the current situation, after so many years, the Black Divine hadn¡¯t been worn down; instead, it was breaking the seal. At the same time, other monsters were appearing in the Boundless Sea from unknown places. These monsters were so troublesome, especially at the level of the Black Divine, that even experts of the fifth rank in the Sun Moon Realm couldn¡¯t kill them. Among the top powers in the Boundless Sea, anyone who knew about the power of the Black Divine would probably be filled with longing for such power. Chen Fei recalled his first appearance in the realm of the Black Divine. At that time, there were already many beings from the Mountain Sea Realm present in the realm of the Black Divine. Those in the Harmonizing Realm thought they had accidentally appeared in the realm of the Black Divine, and Chen Fei himself thought so at the time. Now, looking back, Chen Fei feared that among them were those from the Sacred Lands and top powers, orchestrating events. The Feihuang Sect¡¯s collection of subordinates of the Black Divine was aimed at reverse-stealing the authority of the Black Divine from these subordinates, seizing a bit of power while it was unable to resist the seal. If successful, for these top powers like the Feihuang Sect, there might be an opportunity for advancement to the Sun Moon Realm. The entire book roughly outlined these matters, while the other jade slip recorded the method of stealing the power of the Black Divine. With one matter recorded in two ways, Chen Fei could somewhat discern the intention of the Feihuang Sect. But now, none of this mattered. The jade slip was already destroyed, but even if it hadn¡¯t been, Chen Fei estimated he would only look at it and not execute its contents. Because from the current outcome of the Feihuang City, the Feihuang Sect undoubtedly failed. If previously Chen Fei had doubts about whether the Tree King had truly died, seeing the contents of this book now confirmed to him that the Tree King hadn¡¯t died. But even if the Tree King hadn¡¯t died, it was probably as good as dead. The body of the Tree King was certainly alive, but its wisdom was likely corroded by the power of the Black Divine, completely blackened, ultimately leading to the complete destruction of the entire Feihuang Sect. Previously, Chen Fei believed that with the power of the Tree King, as long as Fifth-Tier powers didn¡¯t emerge, even with numerous monsters, the Feihuang Sect wouldn¡¯t collapse so easily. Yet, the strongest fortress eventually crumbled from within. With the sudden uprising of the Tree King¡¯s power, how could the people of the Feihuang Sect resist? Moreover, with the Tree King being corrupted, it¡¯s likely that other beings in the Feihuang Sect, at various levels of power, would be affected, leading to the current outcome. ¡°Do other top powers in the Boundless Sea also attempt to steal the power of the Black Divine? Seeing the failure of the Feihuang Sect, they shouldn¡¯t dare to do so again, right?¡± Chen Fei thought about other top powers, also collecting subordinates of the Black Divine, probably doing the same thing as the Feihuang Sect. Attempting to acquire power they couldn¡¯t control, this hazard was planted from the very beginning. Perhaps in their view, the Black Divine is still sealed and poses minimal threat. But ultimately, greed led to their downfall. ¡°I wonder if those Sacred Lands have maintained control over themselves?¡± Chen Fei rubbed his forehead with his fingers. The pursuit of higher power is almost instinctual for every martial artist, and the Sacred Lands are no exception. Especially those in the Sun Moon Realm, in situations where there¡¯s no further advancement possible, they probably desire to know what higher power truly entails. ¡°The Sun Moon Realm shouldn¡¯t be easily corrupted, otherwise, the Black Divine wouldn¡¯t have been sealed.¡± Chen Fei shook his head, suppressing the stray thoughts in his mind. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t stop what other beings in the Mountain Sea Realm, or even in the Sun Moon Realm, were doing. The constant appearance of monsters in the Boundless Sea couldn¡¯t be halted either. What Chen Fei could do now was to elevate his own strength. Before disaster truly struck, he needed to possess enough power to protect himself and those around him. Lost in thought, Chen Fei suddenly turned his head to the side. Several tens of miles away, seven figures appeared, and the leaders among them simultaneously noticed Chen Fei. Chen Fei frowned slightly. Among the seven figures, he recognized a familiar face: Liao Zhixiu, who had just been injured by Chen Fei. Upon seeing Chen Fei, Liao Zhixiu¡¯s eyes widened slightly, filled with a glint of hatred. The sword strike earlier had been slightly too slow for Liao Zhixiu to evade completely, resulting in his demise. Even though he managed to escape with his life afterward, his spiritual energy was greatly depleted due to burning his soul. At this moment, Liao Zhixiu¡¯s face was pale with a hint of paleness. With injuries like these, it would take several years, even a decade or more, for recovery to be possible. During this period, attempting to break through to the mid-level of the Mountain Sea Realm would be utterly impossible. Chen Fei remained expressionless, continuing along the original path, but increasing his speed. If it weren¡¯t for bringing along the Changheng Sword and the Soul Restraint Hairpin, Chen Fei¡¯s main body could have directly recalled the clone. However, because of these spiritual treasures, if the clone were to dissipate, all the spiritual treasures would be left behind, resulting in too great a loss. ¡°Son, I recognize that person. He was discovered in Feihuang City before, and now he¡¯s returning from that direction. He should know something. It¡¯s best to intercept him and ask some questions.¡± Liao Zhixiu approached Qu Tianfang, speaking in a low voice. ¡°Just call meby my name. I¡¯mnot worthy of being called ¡®Son¡¯ at the moment.¡± Qu Tianfang shook his head slightly upon hearing Liao Zhixiu¡¯s words, then looked towards the direction Chen Fei had left, smiling. ¡°Do you have a grudge against him?¡± Liao Zhixiu glanced at Qu Tianfang, hesitated for a moment, then nodded, not daring to conceal the truth. ¡°Yes, I had some conflicts with him before and was injured by him. But, Son, this person did indeed discover something before.¡± Seeing Liao Zhixiu admitting truthfully, a slight smile formed at the corners of Qu Tianfang¡¯s mouth as he turned his head to glance at the place where he had sensed a slight disturbance just now. From the direction, the person in the distance did indeed seem like the one who had just returned from where the disturbance emanated. ¡°Son, do you want to intercept him?¡± one person nearby asked politely as Qu Tianfang pondered. Qu Tianfang, the pride of the Tianyang Sacred Land, was at the pinnacle of the initial stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, and from his aura, it seemed he would soon break through to the mid-level of the Mountain Sea Realm. Calling Qu Tianfang the Son of the Tianyang Sacred Land might be a bit exaggerated as he didn¡¯t have the qualifications for such a title at this realm. However, there was no doubt about Qu Tianfang¡¯s talent. He just lacked time. Hence, Qu Tianfang held a high position in the Tianyang Sacred Land, and many were willing to flatter him. His visit to Feihuang City was merely a coincidence as he happened to be traveling in the area. Among the six people around him at the moment, only one was from the same sect, while the others knew his identity and approached him eagerly, similar to Liao Zhixiu. ¡°Then let¡¯s intercept him and ask a few questions.¡± Qu Tianfang nodded and continued, ¡°Since he managed to injure Brother Liao, it seems he¡¯s quite skilled. Three of you can go together. Observe his movements, and if you can¡¯t catch up, use this spiritual symbol.¡± Qu Tianfang selected two followers and then took out a spiritual symbol from his sleeve. Just looking at the symbol gave off a sense of ethereal flight. Ling Shourong accepted the spiritual symbol and, together with Qu Tianfang and Gu Baiquan, bowed to Qu Tianfang before their figures blurred into remnants, chasing after Chen Fei¡¯s direction. Qu Tianfang didn¡¯t pay much attention, continuing on with the remaining people toward where he had sensed the disturbance earlier. ¡°That person is quite skilled. He might not agree to come with us easily later. Brother Ling and Brother Gu, you need to be careful.¡± Liao Zhixiu whispered to Ling Shourong and Gu Baiquan as they flew through the air. Despite harboring deep hatred for Chen Fei, Liao Zhixiu had to admit that the other party¡¯s strength surpassed his own. Ling Shourong and Gu Baiquan were both at the Mountain Sea Realm of the Three Divine Palaces, but Liao Zhixiu still felt the need to remind them. ¡°Son only wants to ask a few questions. If the other party refuses, we¡¯ll have to resort to some methods,¡± Ling Shourong said calmly. The fact that the person managed to injure Liao Zhixiu indicated his considerable strength, but it was only an injury, showing that there were limits even to higher strength. Right now, the only thing the three of them needed to consider was whether they could catch up. However, with the spiritual symbol bestowed by Qu Tianfang, Ling Shourong wasn¡¯t worried. Ling Shourong didn¡¯t bother shouting to Chen Fei. In this situation, ordinary people wouldn¡¯t stop, and shouting would be meaningless. It was better to directly catch up and intercept him. A streak of purple light slashed across the sky, and Chen Fei turned his head to glance backward, noticing the figures of Liao Zhixiu and his companions. His brow couldn¡¯t help but furrow. The newcomers didn¡¯t seem friendly! Activating the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel to its extreme, Chen Fei¡¯s speed surged once more, flying forward at the fastest pace possible. Liao Zhixiu and his companions had been closing the distance between them, but seeing Chen Fei¡¯s speed suddenly skyrocketed, they couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. Such speed was beyond the reach of an ordinary initial-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. They had just started the pursuit, but giving up now would be too much for Ling Shourong to swallow. The spiritual symbol appeared in Ling Shourong¡¯s hand, and his entire body boiled with energy as he activated it. In the next moment, a shadow of a Roc emerged, enveloping Ling Shourong and his companions. Their energies connected with each other, and the surrounding elemental energy automatically condensed behind them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In an instant, their speed skyrocketed, the distance that Chen Fei had opened up began to close, and gradually, the gap between the two parties started to narrow. Ahead, Chen Fei sensed the disturbance behind him, glanced back, squinted his eyes. According to this trend, he might indeed be caught up with eventually. Three peak initial-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators were something his current clone couldn¡¯t contend with. In the Tingfeng Pavilion of the Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei¡¯s main body¡¯s eyes slightly opened, and his figure dissipated within the room, reappearing in the courtyard. Chen Fei¡¯s body slightly sank, and the ground seemed to turn into a surface of water. Countless ripples spread from Chen Fei¡¯s feet, and the next moment, he soared into the sky, disappearing into the Thousand Geese City. Chapter 767 - Chapter 767: His Fate Was Bad! Chapter 767: His Fate Was Bad! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The sky was gray, and Qu Tianfang floated in the air with several people, looking at the deep pit ahead with a serious gaze. With Qu Tianfang¡¯s discerning eyes, it was immediately evident that this pit was created by a single blow. Moreover, the soil inside the deep pit was not vitrified by high temperatures at the moment, but rather soft, covered with countless dust. This indicated a penetrating force had caused the pit. The true damage caused by this blow was far more severe than what the deep pit appeared to be. Only a peak expert of the Mountain Sea Realm could cause such a change in terrain. Qu Tianfang could also perceive the fragments of dozens of Mountain Sea Realm soul imprints within the deep pit. Clearly, in this single blow, at least a dozen Mountain Sea Realm experts died on the spot, without even a chance to evade or escape. Qu Tianfang looked into the distance, his eyes flickering with a faint light. Some Mountain Sea Realm powerhouses managed to escape, but their injuries were severe, leaving deep soul imprints lingering in the void. ¡°What exactly happened here?¡± Qu Tianfang pondered, his gaze deep, but he didn¡¯t step into the deep pit. Instead, he turned around and left directly. Even someone from the Tianyang Sacred Land like him couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit startled by such power. More importantly, if he were to face such a forceful impact, even with the protection of Sacred Land techniques, he would ultimately find it difficult to escape death. This already far exceeded what could be resisted in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°The person who just left the pit might know something. Perhaps he really does.¡± Qu Tianfang lifted his head slightly, recalling the explorations many elders in his own Sacred Land were currently undertaking. If even the Feihuang Sect had undergone such changes, then were those explorations too dangerous? ¡°First, capture that person who just left and get some answers.¡± A jade talisman appeared in Qu Tianfang¡¯s sleeve, faintly shimmering. Thousands of miles away, Ling Shourong¡¯s gaze was cold as he looked ahead. Using the Roc Talisman, Ling Shourong had initially thought that the three of them could intercept the person ahead in a short time. But now, after chasing for such a long time, although the distance between them had narrowed, there were still over thirty miles to cross. Based on their recent experience, to completely erase this distance, they would still need to chase tens of thousands of miles. Ling Shourong was now somewhat hesitant about whether to continue the pursuit. After all, the only one who harbors enmity towards the person ahead is just Liao Zhixiu, and it has nothing to do with them. As for whether they can really intercept and extract some information from the person, it¡¯s also uncertain. Perhaps that person just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and knows nothing at all. Ling Shourong pondered for a moment, about to speak, when suddenly the Roc Talisman in his sleeve trembled slightly, followed by a message emanating from it. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Gu Baiquan turned to look at Ling Shourong, also noticing the unusual movement of the Roc Talisman. ¡°The Sacred One sent a message, asking if we intercepted the person,¡± Ling Shourong whispered. Ling Shourong hadn¡¯t expected that Qu Tianfang would still be concerned about this matter. From the information on the Roc Talisman, it was clear that Qu Tianfang wanted them to capture the person. ¡°It seems that person ahead is in trouble!¡± Gu Baiquan chuckled softly. Earlier, Ling Shourong didn¡¯t want to continue the chase, and Gu Baiquan could tell because even he didn¡¯t want to pursue further. But now, with Qu Tianfang¡¯s orders, even if they didn¡¯t want to chase, they had to continue, unless they didn¡¯t want to maintain a good relationship with Qu Tianfang. In such a situation, what else could explain the trouble the person ahead was in? Liao Zhixiu remained silent throughout, but a faint smile had appeared on his face. The speed of that person¡¯s movement was something Liao Zhixiu hadn¡¯t anticipated. If he couldn¡¯t take revenge this time, then there wouldn¡¯t be much hope in the future. Judging from the opponent¡¯s displayed comprehension of techniques, it wouldn¡¯t be realistic to think about breaking through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm to seek revenge in the future. Several hours later, in a continuous mountain range. ¡°Boom!¡± A loud explosion resounded, as Chen Fei wielded the Changheng Sword to intercept Ling Shourong¡¯s arrows. He used the force to move backward, evading Gu Baiquan¡¯s sword strike and Liao Zhixiu¡¯s knife slash. Seeing Chen Fei unscathed after intercepting his arrows, Ling Shourong¡¯s eyebrows couldn¡¯t help but twitch slightly. This level of strength was indeed impressive, no wonder he could injure Liao Zhixiu. ¡°Is it a bit excessive for the three of you to chase me for tens of thousands of miles?¡± Chen Fei sensed the three auras locked onto him and looked up at Ling Shourong and the others. Without the advantage of distance and with his speed slightly inferior, Chen Fei¡¯s clone no longer had the possibility of continuing to flee. ¡°The Sacred One has requested your presence. If you¡¯re sensible, you¡¯ll seal your cultivation and come with us for some questioning. Naturally, we¡¯ll let you go afterward!¡± Ling Shourong raised his head slightly, looking at Chen Fei, his voice solemn. ¡°Your strength is impressive, and in a one-on-one situation, the outcome is uncertain. But now, you have no chance!¡± Gu Baiquan spoke as if he were being kind. However, this was just rhetoric. Gu Baiquan preferred to complete the task without bloodshed. As for how things would proceed after Chen Fei surrendered and bound himself, it would be entirely up to them. Liao Zhixiu stood to the side, sneering at Chen Fei. Whether Chen Fei accepted or resisted, he had plenty of ways to deal with him. In the current situation, the advantage was completely on their side. ¡°The Sacred One?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly, surprised to find someone from a Sacred Land among the group. But at the time, they were dozens of miles apart, and both their auras and soul imprints were indistinct. ¡°What do you want to ask? You can ask now,¡± Chen Fei spoke softly. ¡°The Sacred One wants to ask you in person.¡± Ling Shourong shook his head, staring directly at Chen Fei, his voice firm. ¡°I¡¯ve already told you what you need to know! Give us an answer now, or don¡¯t blame us for taking action later!¡± Ling Shourong¡¯s words started small but grew as they progressed, resonating like the tolling of a great bell, shaking in all directions. ¡°Don¡¯t make things difficult for yourself!¡± Gu Baiquan urged. Chen Fei remained silent, merely raising the Qianyuan Sword slightly. Sealing his cultivation, and even having Ling Shourong and the others subsequently seal him, would truly be akin to being fish on a chopping block. ¡°I knew you would resist!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s movement, Liao Zhixiu laughed loudly. His figure flashed, and he was already in front of Chen Fei, swinging his knife. A roar like a raging wave resounded, and the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth instantly became viscous, as if it were about to seal Chen Fei on the spot. Ling Shourong drew his bow and nocked an arrow, his fierce aura directly assaulting Chen Fei¡¯s soul. Although the arrow had not yet been released, it felt as if Chen Fei¡¯s soul had been pierced through. Ling Shourong didn¡¯t shoot the arrow directly, instead aiming it at Chen Fei from a distance. An arrow not yet fired was the most threatening. With Liao Zhixiu and Gu Baiquan attacking together, as long as Ling Shourong held the arrow like that, it would undoubtedly greatly distract Chen Fei¡¯s concentration. By then, his strength would inevitably be greatly affected, and Ling Shourong might not even need to shoot the arrow in the end for the battle to be over. Gu Baiquan leaped upward and abruptly appeared behind Chen Fei, his residual shadow still lingering in front. The sword in Gu Baiquan¡¯s hand shimmered with faint starlight, each spark containing immense power. A slight touch would trigger a violent explosion. With Liao Zhixiu in front and Gu Baiquan behind, they completely trapped Chen Fei in place. Trying to move elsewhere, Chen Fei found Ling Shourong¡¯s arrow completely locked onto his soul. But any movement would result in a lightning strike. Chen Fei squinted slightly, a dazzling light radiating from his forehead. Sensing everything in black and white, everything around him began to slow down. The flow of spiritual energy in the heavens and earth, the surging waves of power on Liao Zhixiu¡¯s blade, the frenzy on Gu Baiquan¡¯s sword behind him, and the sharpness of Ling Shourong¡¯s arrow. A complete picture, presented from the perspective of a third party, unfolded entirely within Chen Fei¡¯s mind. It had been a long time since Chen Fei had encountered such a battle, one that required him to utilize every ounce of power within him. Without doing so, the next moment would result in his destruction. ¡°Sizzle!¡± With a burst of electric buzzing, a purple light illuminated Chen Fei, then spread throughout his entire body. Chen Fei took a step forward, and the Changheng Sword touched Liao Zhixiu¡¯s Rainstorm Blade. Utilizing the surging power of the rainstorm on Liao Zhixiu¡¯s blade, the Changheng Sword instantly rebounded, blocking the Starwind Sword wielded by Gu Baiquan behind him. ¡°Clang!¡± Although it seemed like two separate clashes, the clash of weapons sounded simultaneously. Chen Fei¡¯s figure traced an arc, breaking free from the encirclement of Liao Zhixiu and Gu Baiquan. ¡°Chi!¡± At that moment, a sharp arrow, aimed directly at Chen Fei¡¯s soul, appeared in front of his forehead. The arrow was less than three inches away from Chen Fei¡¯s head. With Ling Shourong¡¯s speed in shooting arrows, Chen Fei¡¯s head would burst open in the next instant. The timing and force of this arrow were perfect. Chen Fei raised his eyelids slightly, and the next moment, the arrow pierced through his head. His body trembled slightly before dissipating. Thousand Illusions Sky Travel, this was one of Chen Fei¡¯s illusory bodies. ¡°Boom!¡± The arrow struck the mountain below, breaking it in half, and countless rocks tumbled down, producing a deafening sound. Ling Shourong narrowed his eyes slightly, realizing that Chen Fei had already shifted dozens of steps to the other side. He had clearly locked onto Chen Fei¡¯s real body, but at some point, Chen Fei had replaced himself with an illusion. With this ability, if Ling Shourong faced Chen Fei one-on-one, he might be killed instead. Not to mention, the earlier joint attack by Liao Zhixiu and Gu Baiquan had been completely futile. Before, he hadn¡¯t quite grasped the extent to which the person in front of him had injured Liao Zhixiu. But after just one move, everything became clear. This level of combat prowess would make one think he was from a Sacred Land. He might not be a Sacred Land Prodigy, but he was much stronger than his peers in the same realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei held the Changheng Sword, its tip pointing diagonally toward the ground, as he looked at Ling Shourong and the others. In that moment just now, Chen Fei had displayed all the power of his illusion, and even under such pressure, his proficiency with the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword had increased slightly. But now, this was all his illusion could achieve. Both sides seemed unscathed, but under the combined attack of the three, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t harm any of them, and if he made even the slightest mistake, he would be completely overwhelmed by their attacks. Facing the joint attack of three peak experts in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm was extremely difficult to withstand! Chapter 768 - Chapter 768: Did You Enjoy Fighting My Clone? Chapter 768: Did You Enjoy Fighting My Clone? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Thousands of miles away, Qu Tianfang held a jade token, receiving messages from within, with a hint of surprise on his face. After chasing for such a long distance, they had only just managed to intercept the person and had even besieged them for a while, yet they still hadn¡¯t truly captured them. Three peers besieging one person should have been an easy task. If it weren¡¯t for Ling Shourong¡¯s straightforward remarks, Qu Tianfang would have thought that the techniques used by that person were not from any renowned martial sect, not even associated with the top powers. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if they had encountered someone from a prestigious family. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to encounter a genius, what a pity.¡± Qu Tianfang shook his head. Meeting in such a manner, even Qu Tianfang wouldn¡¯t be able to let the other party leave easily afterward. After all, with such talent, there was no guarantee they wouldn¡¯t achieve something in the future. Tianyang Sacred Land had no fear, and Qu Tianfang himself wasn¡¯t afraid either, but there was still a hidden danger there, which was entirely unnecessary. Thousands of miles away, within the Lingyin Mountains, a formation covered an area of several miles. Chen Fei¡¯s figure crashed into a mountain peak, but immediately, he activated his body technique, avoiding the subsequent sword shadow. Chen Fei appeared in mid-air, several illusory figures flashing around him, confusing the perception of Ling Shourong and his two companions, allowing himself to face only one person or the ambush of two. However, even with the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel, Chen Fei¡¯s aura had begun to decline. Since the first exchange where both sides were evenly matched, Ling Shourong and his two companions had become completely serious, facing Chen Fei with full determination. With the inherent advantage in strength and this level of fighting spirit, the pressure on Chen Fei suddenly surged. The Heavenly Eye could to some extent see through weaknesses, the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword could help Chen Fei seize these weaknesses, and the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel prevented Chen Fei from being truly surrounded by the three. But human abilities have limits, and the gap in strength was still significant. Even though Chen Fei had demonstrated the full extent of his clone¡¯s abilities, he couldn¡¯t change the situation. At this moment, the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel could still confuse the three, but with the continuous use of this technique, Ling Shourong and his companions began to see through it. Especially for a marksman like Ling Shourong, whose perception was already extremely keen, in a little while, he might be able to directly see through the many illusions and discern where the real body was. When that moment came, Chen Fei might have to directly face the combined attack of the three. With the strength of his clones and without the complete talent of Domain Suppression, while he wouldn¡¯t be instantly obliterated by the attack, serious injury would be completely unavoidable. At this moment, Ling Shourong and his two companions still hadn¡¯t realized that Chen Fei was just a clone. With the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique at the Great Completion stage and creating the clone directly from spiritual essence, Chen Fei¡¯s clone was indistinguishable from the real person in terms of sensory perception. ¡°Boom!¡± The string of Ling Shourong¡¯s Shadow Lock Bow trembled, and in the next moment, several arrows appeared around Chen Fei, completely blocking the space where Chen Fei could evade. Liao Zhixiu clapped the blade in his hand, and the elemental energy of heaven and earth transformed into a downpour, surging toward Chen Fei. Each drop of this rain was exceptionally sharp, and a chilling aura pervaded the surroundings, freezing the void and restricting Chen Fei¡¯s movements. Gu Baiquan traced an arc with his Starwind Sword, and a canopy of starlight covered Chen Fei from above. Under the starry sky, a terrifying force pressed down on Chen Fei within a radius of one mile. Up to this point in the battle, Ling Shourong and his companions had noticed Chen Fei¡¯s exceptional grasp of opportunities, reaching the pinnacle of skill. Therefore, they directly changed their strategy now, employing pure area attacks to envelop Chen Fei from all directions. Area attacks, while broad in scope, were weak in power. In a real battle, they had limited utility unless facing opponents weaker than oneself. Among peers, such actions couldn¡¯t be deemed entirely useless, but they were highly susceptible to being caught in their vulnerabilities by the enemy, leading to counterattacks. However, now that they were three individuals, the overlapping of these area attacks compensated for their shortcomings and, at the same time, weakened Chen Fei¡¯s advantage in body technique. And once Chen Fei showed signs of exhaustion from these attacks, it would be the time for them to launch a full-scale assault. A gleam appeared at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows, and the Changheng Sword in his hand erupted with intense purple light. The sky was suddenly shrouded in dense clouds, followed by countless thunderbolts. But before the thunderbolts could reach Chen Fei, Liao Zhixiu raised his Rainstorm Blade, like a vast ocean hovering in mid-air, intercepting all the thunderbolts. ¡°Boom!¡± Thunder roared, violent power raging through the air, and Chen Fei grunted, his whole body stiffening. In an instant, Liao Zhixiu and Gu Baiquan appeared before Chen Fei, their blades and swords merging into one, slashing toward him. With this attack, even a practitioner slightly weaker than Chen Fei at the Mountain Sea Realm would likely be instantly turned into pulp. Even resilient beasts would be severely injured and on the verge of death in an instant. At this point, all three of them only needed to spare Chen Fei¡¯s life. As for the rest, whether it was destroying his cultivation or severing his limbs and bones, it didn¡¯t matter. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei barely managed to block with the Changheng Sword in front of him. In the next moment, his body trembled violently, unable to control his form, and crashed directly into the mountains below. Ling Shourong released the string of his bow, and a flash streaked across the sky, penetrating directly into the mountains below. There was no sound of wind, not even the sound of rocks being pierced, only pure penetration. Liao Zhixiu and Gu Baiquan each unleashed their respective techniques, and the terrifying force completely engulfed the mountains below. From the scene just now, Chen Fei had no chance of dodging anymore. The only thing he could do was defend. However, facing the attacks of the three, even if he managed to defend, the best outcome at this moment would still be severe injury. The greater possibility was imminent death! As the dust swirled below, Ling Shourong frowned, and Liao Zhixiu and Gu Baiquan also noticed something unusual. They lifted their gazes and looked towards the other side. Chen Fei had appeared there somehow, his aura weakened but not to the point of severe injury. ¡°Teleportation?¡± In Ling Shourong¡¯s mind, the scenes of what had just happened flashed through his mind. It couldn¡¯t have been teleportation runes; there wasn¡¯t enough time for that. It couldn¡¯t have been body technique either. Even if Chen Fei had the ability to dodge at that moment, there should have been traces of it. After eliminating all possibilities, the only thing left was the Teleportation. Chen Fei didn¡¯t reply. This Innate Teleportation was the clone¡¯s final move. Because the talent was only a small part of the main body, and the divine soul left in the clone was very little, it caused the clone to be unable to use the talent as freely as the main body. Because every time he used it, the divine soul in the clone would be depleted. After using it a few more times, Chen Fei¡¯s clone would automatically dissipate without Ling Shourong and the others. There was still a fundamental difference between the clone and the main body. For the safety of the divine soul, Chen Fei could not inject too much divine soul into the clone. Because once an accident happened, it was very easy for Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul to suffer great damage. For example, the ability Teleportation could only be used at critical moments. If he had not come out just now, Chen Fei¡¯s clone would have lost all ability to resist even if it was not destroyed. Ling Shourong and the other two looked at Chen Fei, and in the next moment, they charged straight at him. Regardless of whether it was a shift in talent or not, Chen Fei was doomed in their eyes. At this moment, a formation had already been set up around them. Even if it was Teleportation, he would not be able to leave. Furthermore, they could tell that Chen Fei seemed to be unable to use this talent frequently. It was a huge burden. Under such circumstances, there was no need to be afraid of anything. It was only a matter of time before he could compress all of Chen Fei¡¯s space and finally capture him. ¡°Boom!¡± Explosions could be heard from within the formation, and there were even occasional ripples. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei¡¯s body was once again smashed into the mountain range. The aura on his body had fallen to a low point, and he was no longer at the peak of the early-stage Mountain Sea Realm. He was seriously injured and on the verge of death. Any Mountain Sea Realm cultivator could easily kill Chen Fei. Ling Shourong and the other two stood in the air and looked down at Chen Fei. In their eyes, Chen Fei had no chance of resisting. On the other hand, the three of them were completely unharmed at this moment. At most, they had consumed some essence energy, and it was completely harmless. ¡°Do you know why I practice martial arts?¡± ¡°Why?¡± Liao Zhixiu seemed to think that the situation had been decided. He looked at Chen Fei and chuckled softly.¡±It¡¯s so I can make some people talk to me calmly!¡± Liao Zhixiu looked down at Chen Fei, and the smile on his face grew wider. Then, should I talk to you calmly now?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body moved slightly as he struggled out of the mountain rock. He raised his head and looked at Liao Zhixiu. There was no anger in his expression, but his gaze was extremely cold. When Liao Zhixiu saw Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, his heart turned cold for some reason. Sensing the change in his heart, Liao Zhixiu snorted angrily out of embarrassment. He raised the Rainstorm Blade in his hand, and in the next moment, countless blades swept towards Chen Fei¡¯s limbs. Gu Baiquan and Ling Shourong did not say anything and allowed Liao Zhixiu to do whatever she wanted. ¡°Boom!¡± A muffled sound suddenly rang out from the spell formation. Before Ling Shourong and the other two could react, the entire spell formation suddenly shattered. A figure appeared below and blocked the way. ¡°Block!¡± With the sound of metal colliding, Liao Zhixiu¡¯s blade was completely blocked by a sword. When the surrounding energies of Heaven and Earth stopped rolling, Ling Shourong and the other two could clearly see the face of the person blocking below. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s face, especially Chen Fei¡¯s aura, the three of them were all stunned. ¡± That was your clone?¡± Ling Shourong asked in surprise when he saw the injured Chen Fei disappear and merge into his body. Especially the aura of Chen Fei¡¯s original body. It looked like there were only two Divine Palaces. Was the realm of this clone even higher than the original body? ¡°Yeah, that was a clone!¡± Chen Fei removed the Qianyuan Sword in front of him and looked up at Ling Shourong and the other two. ¡°Did you enjoy fighting my clone?¡± he asked. ¡°How arrogant!¡± Looking at the mocking expression on Chen Fei¡¯s face, Ling Shourong and the other two were instantly enraged, and countless attacks surged towards Chen Fei. At the same time, another formation rose up and enveloped the surroundings to prevent Chen Fei from escaping. ¡°Arrogant?¡± Chen Fei chuckled and stomped down with his right foot. Wherever his foot passed, countless ripples appeared. In the next moment, Chen Fei disappeared from where he was and appeared in front of Liao Zhixiu. The roar of the ancient beast shook the sky, and the extremely cold sword intent suppressed the surroundings. Lightning shuttled in all directions, covering a radius of one mile like a lightning pool. Liao Zhixiu sensed the savagery that was coming at him and suddenly felt a chill in his heart. An indescribable horror rose in his heart. This was the aura of death! Previously, Chen Fei¡¯s clone¡¯s sword intent was already extremely fierce, but compared to Chen Fei¡¯s true body, the difference was far more than just a few miles. A Mountain Sea Realm cultivator¡¯s battle prowess was greatly influenced by their talent. Seeing Chen Fei charge at Liao Zhixiu, Gu Baiquan, and Ling Shourong¡¯s faces darkened. They attacked Chen Fei together. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of a great bell rang out. The Concealment Bell was sent flying by the two people¡¯s attacks, but the majestic force surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body. The dragon elephant behind Chen Fei raised its front legs and stepped forward. ¡°Boom!¡± Liao Zhixiu¡¯s eyes widened when the Qianyuan Sword hit the Rainstorm Blade. What kind of power was this? The Rainstorm Blade could not even maintain a stalemate for a moment. It instantly rolled back and smashed into Liao Zhixiu¡¯s body. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only His clothes, skin, muscles, bones, and internal organs were all torn apart by the Rainstorm Blade. His right shoulder, along with a part of his chest and abdomen, turned into a bloody mist. Liao Zhixiu¡¯s face instantly turned pale, and his entire body crashed into the formation below. ¡°Can you still talk?¡± Chen Fei looked down at Liao Zhixiu. ¡°Puff!¡± Liao Zhixiu spat out a mouthful of blood, his breath dying. Chapter 769 - Chapter 769: There Are No Easy Solutions in This World Chapter 769: There Are No Easy Solutions in This World Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Liao Zhixiu stared at Chen Fei in the sky with widened eyes, his body struggling incessantly, trying to move. But at this moment, a terrifying force was rampant within his body, seemingly only tearing apart thirty percent of his physique, yet there were other forces continuously wreaking havoc inside him, rendering Liao Zhixiu unable to move. Deep within Liao Zhixiu¡¯s eyes, there was confusion. He couldn¡¯t comprehend. The clone had three Divine Palaces, stronger than the main body, he could accept this, perhaps it was determined by the characteristics of their techniques. But for the main body of the two Divine Palaces to be so unreasonably strong? Previously, none of them suspected it was just an clone because the strength of the clones was already very formidable, so formidable that none of them could defeat them one-on-one. There was even the possibility of being killed by Chen Fei¡¯s clones. The reason they were able to inflict such damage on Chen Fei¡¯s clones just now, relied on the three of them attacking together to achieve such results. And now, with Chen Fei¡¯s main body arriving, he instantly displayed a power that completely defied logic. In a daze, Liao Zhixiu had the illusion of facing a Sacred Land Prodigy. Does Qu Tianfang from Tianyang Sacred Land possess such strength? Liao Zhixiu felt both puzzled and terrified, and seeing the miserable state of Gu Baiquan and Ling Shourong, their current state of mind wasn¡¯t much better. Forcing their attacks, then severely injuring Liao Zhixiu, who truly had no ability to resist, and was directly wounded to the brink of death. The crucial point was that Chen Fei, at this moment, was completely unharmed. With such power, how could they fight back? Recalling the words Chen Fei spoke when his main body first appeared, they seemed arrogant at the time, but now looking back, it was their own arrogance that was misplaced. ¡°It seems you can¡¯t speak calmly anymore!¡± Chen Fei appeared beside Liao Zhixiu as if he were nobody, wielding the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, thrusting the blade towards Liao Zhixiu¡¯s head. Liao Zhixiu¡¯s body trembled violently, struggling frantically, his mouth opening as if to speak. But the blood continuously gushing from his throat rendered Liao Zhixiu unable to utter a single word, and as for struggling, it was futile; he couldn¡¯t move his body at all. With such injuries, unless possessing special talents, even if Chen Fei didn¡¯t intervene now, Liao Zhixiu would perish in moments. ¡°Ahh!¡± The sound of the blade piercing flesh echoed, and Liao Zhixiu¡¯s body trembled, finally becoming completely still. With widened eyes glaring fiercely at Chen Fei, there seemed to be boundless resentment, but this resentment was utterly useless against Chen Fei. If Liao Zhixiu was formidable enough to transform into something sinister, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t mind killing him again. Drawing his sword, splattering some blood, Chen Fei turned his head to look behind him. Chen Fei had expected Gu Baiquan and the others to come to Liao Zhixiu¡¯s rescue when he killed him, but now it seemed that the two had already activated the Roc Talisman, flying frantically into the distance. Gu Baiquan and the others had an average relationship with Liao Zhixiu. When things were fine, they could naturally call each other brothers, but faced with such a ruthless person as Chen Fei, where would they dare to rescue someone? It was hard to say, but they might end up implicating themselves. Of course, the faster they could run, the better! ¡°After the fight, they just run. What a good deal!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice was not loud, but it clearly reached Ling Shourong and the others¡¯ ears. A hint of panic flashed in their eyes, and they desperately transferred elemental power into the Roc Talisman. At this moment, they hated Liao Zhixiu to death. If it weren¡¯t for Liao Zhixiu suggesting capturing someone, they wouldn¡¯t have encountered such a situation. But now, talking about it was somewhat futile. The Roc Talisman transformed into the shadow of a Roc, completely enveloping Ling Shourong and the others. The lightning-fast speed somewhat eased their minds. However, this sense of relief didn¡¯t last long before a figure suddenly appeared in front of them. Ling Shourong and the others had been focused on what was behind them. When they sensed someone ahead, they couldn¡¯t help but be startled, their faces turning pale. Ling Shourong and the others suddenly remembered that the formidable person ahead had the talent of teleportation! Previously, they had continuously suppressed the spatial teleportation of his clones, ultimately shattering them with their combined efforts. But now, with only two of them left, suppressing him was no longer possible. ¡°How could his main body teleport such a far distance!¡± Gu Baiquan¡¯s voice trembled. In theory, every powerful cultivator in the Mountain Sea Realm had undergone countless battles. Only by standing out from these battles could they eventually break free from constraints and enter this realm. Their state of mind shouldn¡¯t be like this. But ultimately, cultivators were also human, even high-level cultivators. Few cultivators truly possessed the ruthlessness needed for cultivation, and most of them didn¡¯t want to practice such techniques. Therefore, high-level cultivators, fundamentally speaking, were not much different from ordinary people in terms of the seven emotions and six desires. In fact, in some ways, the seven emotions and six desires of high-level cultivators could be even more intense. Faced with the threat of death, even cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm could feel fear. And because they possessed such immense power, they were even more unwilling to face death. Because death meant that everything would become fleeting, disappearing completely, how could they possibly be resigned to face death! ¡°It¡¯s possible that clones can only borrow a portion of the main body¡¯s talents,¡± Ling Shourong muttered quietly. Now, clarifying these questions was actually meaningless. What they should have been focusing on then was how to escape with their lives. But compared to someone with the talent of teleportation, it was simply impossible to match in terms of speed. Unless, the opponent¡¯s talent for teleportation couldn¡¯t be used continuously, then they might still have had a glimmer of hope. Ling Shourong looked down at the Roc Talisman in his hand, pointed at it, and it instantly erupted with dazzling light. Ling Shourong was breaking apart the Roc Talisman to gain even faster speed. However, afterward, the Roc Talisman would be completely destroyed. If Qu Tianfang were to investigate later, they would undoubtedly have faced punishment. But compared to the life and death crisis they were facing then, any future punishment would have been insignificant. The shadow of the Roc enveloping them spread its wings, and in a flash, it seemed like the clouds descending from the heavens, as if it were about to cover the entire world. The Roc soars with the wind for a day, soaring straight up ninety thousand miles! The speed of the Roc shadow suddenly skyrocketed, covering several dozen miles in an instant. In the blink of an eye, it was already tens of miles away. ¡°Slash!¡± Chen Fei watched the Roc shadow expressionlessly, a vast sword shadow appearing behind him. The next moment, the sword shadow flipped, slashing towards the Roc shadow with one stroke. The Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit pressed horizontally against the void, causing ripples throughout. Ling Shourong and the others vaguely heard Chen Fei¡¯s voice. Before they could react, the light of the Roc Talisman suddenly stagnated. Silently, the entire Roc shadow was split in two and then dissipated. Ling Shourong and the others stared wide-eyed at this scene. They hadn¡¯t expected the Roc Talisman to be so easily broken. This talisman, originating from the Tianyang Sacred Land, was renowned throughout the entire Middle Continent. Because in the Tianyang Sacred Land, there was indeed a Fifth-Tier Monster King, rumored to possess the bloodline of the divine beast Roc. It was precisely because of the existence of this Monster King that the Roc Talisman of the Tianyang Sacred Land was so extraordinary, containing a trace of the will of the Fifth-Tier Monster King. But now, this trace of will had been so easily extinguished, how could they accept it? But acceptance was no longer an option; it had become an established fact. Chen Fei¡¯s figure once again appeared before the two, holding the Qianyuan Sword, his gaze icy. Ling Shourong and the others instinctively raised their heads to meet Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. Who exactly was this person? Clearly not someone from the Sacred Land, yet possessing so many special abilities. The cultivation of clones was extremely difficult, a technique practiced by only a small fraction of people in the Sacred Land, yet the opponent seemed to have mastered it well. And then there was that inexplicable fighting power, what was going on! ¡°What do you intend to do?¡± Ling Shourong took a deep breath, looking at Chen Fei with a guarded expression, fearing he might suddenly attack. The sword that killed Liao Zhixiu had truly frightened them. ¡°Your words sound like I ¡®ve been pressuring you all along.¡± Chen Fei shookhis head slightly upon hearing Ling Shourong¡¯s words. It was only now that they showed fear, but what about when they were fighting his clones? Ling Shourong opened his mouth but didn¡¯t know how to refute. ¡°Let bygones be bygones. This situation arose because of our fault. Why not state your conditions? As long as we can accomplish them, we won¡¯t refuse!¡± Gu Baiquan spoke softly, knowing they were at fault. ¡°Will you not refuse if you can do it?¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. ¡°Yes!¡± Ling Shourong and Gu Baiquan glanced at each other and nodded. Being able to preserve their lives, indeed, many things could be forsaken. ¡°Then, you shall seal your cultivation. Once I have questioned you, I¡¯ll let you go.¡± Chen Fei looked at them and said. ¡°Isn¡¯t this request a bit too much?¡± Ling Shourong¡¯s expression changed. Sealing their cultivation, wasn¡¯t that akin to being at someone¡¯s mercy? ¡°Just that is too much?¡± Chen Fei shook his head. Suddenly, he pointed his right hand upward, and dozens of hidden sword shadows emerged from the void, trapping Ling Shourong and Gu Baiquan within. In the next moment, the sharp sword lights intersected among the dozens of sword shadows, and a pressure as if it could crush one¡¯s soul directly descended upon them. Xuanyuan Sword Formation! Chen Fei was willing to talk a bit more with the two just now to test a tactic he had comprehended in Qianyan City, the Xuanyuan Sword Formation. Using the illusory form of the Xuanyuan Sword as the core, the crossing sword shadows were the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword. Allowing the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword to be the edge, the power within it was naturally terrifying to an incomparable degree. However, the only drawback of this formation was its slow setup speed. When facing a formidable enemy, it was difficult to deploy and could be easily avoided by the opponent. Only when holding a position could there be time to set it up. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°No!¡± Within the Xuanyuan Sword Formation, Ling Shourong and Gu Baiquan let out terrified cries. Roaring and pleading voices continuously echoed from within the formation. Chen Fei, holding the Qianyuan Sword, stepped into the formation. Since they had plotted to ambush Chen Fei¡¯s clone, many things were already set in stone. A few pleas for mercy wouldn¡¯ t suffice to gloss over the situation. There were no easy solutions in this world! Chapter 770 - Chapter 770: Breakthrough, Third Divine Palace Chapter 770: Breakthrough, Third Divine Palace Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After a moment, the cries within the formation vanished. The Xuanyuan Sword Formation opened up, leaving only Chen Fei inside. Gu Baiquan and Ling Shourong were nowhere to be seen, only a wisp of spiritual essence appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Chen Fei waved his hand, sending out ripples that dispersed the surrounding aura and soul imprints, then vanished from the spot. When Chen Fei reappeared, he was standing where Liao Zhixiu had fallen. Drawing out Liao Zhixiu¡¯s spiritual essence, it turned into powder and scattered in the wind. Chen Fei sheathed his Rainstorm Blade and glanced into the distance. The Tianyang Sacred Land! Retracting his gaze, Chen Fei shifted his form continuously until stopping five hundred miles later. Then he employed the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel and flew towards the direction of Thousand Geese City. Thousands of miles away, Qu Tianfang frowned as he looked at the jade token in his hand. ¡°What happened, Sacred One?¡± someone nearby asked in a low voice, noticing Qu Tianfang¡¯s expression. ¡°Brother Liao and the others were slaughtered!¡± Qu Tianfang raised his head, the Roc Talisman already destroyed. There was no need for Ling Shourong and the others to do such a thing, and the outcome was now painfully clear. Three peak early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts ganged up on someone of the same level, only to be killed in the end. In the context of the Sacred Land, such events could be understood, especially considering that the previous Sacred One of the Tianyang Sacred Land had done similar things. However, for someone who didn¡¯t even come from a top force to achieve this level, it was somewhat bewildering. Upon hearing Qu Tianfang¡¯s words, the people around couldn¡¯t help but be stunned, exchanging glances that revealed their astonishment. Their cultivation levels were not far from Ling Shourong and the others, which meant that if they had intercepted that person just now, wouldn¡¯t they have met the same fate by now? Qu Tianfang¡¯s gaze flickered. Just moments ago, even though they were tens of miles apart, they couldn¡¯t clearly sense the fluctuations in aura or soul. It would be very troublesome for them to seek revenge in the future, unless they happened to meet again. ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the Tianyang Sacred Land!¡± Qu Tianfang put away the jade token and flew straight towards the direction of the Tianyang Sacred Land. Seeking revenge for Ling Shourong and the others was now impossible. Qu Tianfang dared not claim that he could have achieved what had just happened, slaying three peak early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts. The current situation on the other side was unclear to anyone. One cannot risk one¡¯s life recklessly, even if one is born into wealth and privilege. Qu Tianfang had no reason to gamble with his life. The most crucial point was that Ling Shourong and his companions were not members of the Tianyang Sacred Land; they were merely his followers. Their deaths were somewhat regrettable, but only to a certain extent. Upon hearing Qu Tianfang¡¯s words, those around him felt somewhat uneasy. While it¡¯s true that ¡°like attracts like,¡± asking them to directly avenge Ling Shourong and his companions was something they couldn¡¯t bring themselves to do. Qu Tianfang refraining from taking aggressive action was, in a sense, a very wise decision. Thousands of miles away, Chen Fei didn¡¯t sense any disturbances from behind, nor did he detect anything unusual in his soul. Along the way, he found a mountain range and moved into it, taking a moment to organize Ling Shourong and his companions¡¯ belongings. Then, he extracted the spiritual essences of the Rainstorm Blade and the Starwind Sword, evenly distributing them among the Qianyuan Sword, the Concealment Bell, and the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant. After all, there was some connection with the Tianyang Sacred Land; selling these items could potentially pose risks. Chen Fei¡¯s current status couldn¡¯t withstand the scrutiny of an entity as colossal as the Tianyang Sacred Land. As for the Shadow Lock Bow used by Ling Shourong, Chen Fei hesitated for a moment before ultimately deciding to keep it. Spiritual treasures of the bow type were quite rare, and the number of warriors who used them was extremely limited. Back when Chen Fei was in the Aperture Tempering realm, he even used a longbow for a period, but later abandoned it due to the lack of suitable archery techniques. Seeing the Shadow Lock Bow, Chen Fei decided to brush up on his archery skills, anticipating that it might come in handy in the future. In today¡¯s world, with monsters appearing more frequently, there might be an increasing number of them in the future. Rushing blindly into battle could be disadvantageous. When cooperating with others, hiding behind and shooting a few cold arrows might not be a bad choice. The appearance of the Shadow Lock Bow would be slightly modified later. As for Ling Shourong¡¯s aura within it, Chen Fei planned to erase a portion of its essence and then gradually overwrite it with his own over time. After ensuring that nothing was overlooked, Chen Fei moved out of the mountain and continued towards the direction of Thousand Geese City. Several hours later, Chen Fei returned to Thousand Geese City. Despite the round trip taking only a day, Tang Shouchang and the others thought Chen Fei had just taken a stroll nearby. In reality, three Mountain Sea Realm experts much stronger than them had already fallen to Chen Fei¡¯s hands. In the secret chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei utilized two spatial grids to filter out the spiritual essences of Liao Zhixiu and his companions, extracting a small portion of pure essence. Although the proportion was minimal, it was better than nothing. Chen Fei directly absorbed it into his body. The third Divine Palace emitted a faint light, and the progress increased from over seventy percent to over eighty percent. The pure spiritual essence transformed from the three peak early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts only advanced Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation progress by one year. Most of the remaining spiritual essence, Chen Fei didn¡¯t inject into spiritual treasures. Instead, he took out half of it and infused it into his clone. As the clone absorbed the spiritual essence, its aura began to fluctuate, gradually returning to its original realm. The clone had this advantage: as long as there was enough spiritual essence, it could quickly recover from any injuries, even being blown apart, unlike the complete flesh-and-blood bodies of humans. In comparison to the completely physical bodies of humans, this conferred a significant advantage. Chen Fei carefully took out the Golden Purple Grass from the jade box and placed it among a pile of high-grade elemental stones. The essence of this Golden Purple Grass had been pierced by the power of annihilation, leaving only a faint trace of medicinal properties. It was precisely because of this remaining medicinal property that Chen Fei wanted to salvage this spiritual material. However, even with high-grade elemental stones, the Golden Purple Grass showed no response. Chen Fei tried slowly introducing the remaining spiritual essence into the Golden Purple Grass. This time, the Golden Purple Grass finally showed some reaction. A smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s face at the sight of the reaction from the Golden Purple Grass. If he could restore this strain of grass, even partially, it would suffice for Chen Fei to complete the forging of the third Divine Palace. Covering the Golden Purple Grass completely with high-grade elemental stones, Chen Fei left it in the secret chamber while he returned to the courtyard to focus on cultivating the Sword Mastery talent. Currently, his Sword Mastery talent was at the Perfection stage, with still some distance to go before reaching the Great Completion stage. Even if the restoration of the Golden Purple Grass failed, it would only take Chen Fei a little over a year to forge the third Divine Palace. By then, he would have the opportunity to select his fourth talent. However, breaking into the void required the utmost development of one¡¯s innate talent. Once Chen Fei honed his Sword Mastery talent to the Great Completion stage, not only would he effortlessly step into the void, but with his depth of knowledge, he would have a chance to venture even farther into the void. The farther he ventured, the wider his range of choices would become. Of course, if there were no other options, the talent of Iron Skin Bronze Bones would still be excellent. Choosing this talent would lead to an immediate boost in Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess, and it would not conflict with his current martial arts characteristics. In the blink of an eye, a month passed. Chen Fei selectively abandoned the cultivation of several other martial arts, focusing solely on the Sword Mastery talent. The effects were quite apparent; the Sword Mastery talent was drawing closer to the Great Completion stage, and the sharp aura emanating from Chen Fei¡¯s body became increasingly exaggerated. Even Tang Shouchang and the others, despite being several miles apart, could sense the pervasive sharpness emanating from the Primordial Sword Sect at this moment, as if someone had placed a sword tip right before their eyes. Of course, only those in the Mountain Sea Realm could perceive this so clearly; the ordinary people of Thousand Geese City remained oblivious. At most, they felt that the Primordial Sword Sect seemed to be growing more imposing recently, filling them with an inexplicable awe. Chen Fei had long since organized the collections of Liao Zhixiu and his companions. Among them, the martial arts techniques held no surprises, and Chen Fei only learned Ling Shourong¡¯s Shadow Lock Bow technique, which could be paired with the Shadow Lock Bow in the future. The addition of thousands of high-grade elemental stones left Chen Fei¡¯s heart unmoved. As for the other elixirs and spiritual materials, they were mostly conventional, with nothing outstanding. Despite a month¡¯s time, the recovery of the Golden Purple Grass was quite good, but the consumption of spiritual essence was astonishingly high. At this point, only about thirty percent of the spiritual essence remained, while the Golden Purple Grass had recovered to over twenty percent. However, as time went on, the recovery rate diminished. After all, it had been injured by the power of annihilation. The fact that it could recover to this extent now was actually quite satisfactory to Chen Fei. Only when all the spiritual essence was depleted and the Sword Mastery talent reached the Great Completion stage would Chen Fei directly consume the Golden Purple Grass. Thousand Geese City had been peaceful recently, but the impact of the downfall of the Flying Emperor Sect had begun to permeate the entire Central Continent. After all, it was a top power that had stood for thousands of years. When they said ¡°gone,¡± it was gone, leaving no one unaffected by fear. Moreover, the frequency of monster appearances on the Central Continent was increasing day by day, with many small powers suddenly disappearing without anyone knowing. Many forces on the Central Continent began to migrate outward or directly relocate near the top powers. Thousand Geese City was somewhat isolated, so the impact was not significant for now. However, no one could say for sure what would happen in the future. Moving to the Thousand Feathers Alliance was a retreat, but with the altar there now, it didn¡¯t seem like a good choice either. In the blink of an eye, another half year passed. Chen Fei, relying on swallowing fourth-grade elixirs, pushed the third Divine Palace to ninety percent completion. With another year, the third Divine Palace would be fully forged. However, there was no need for such rigorous cultivation now because the Golden Purple Grass had recovered to nearly thirty percent and finally stopped. With the consumption of the Golden Purple Grass, completing the cultivation of the third Divine Palace would be effortless. After this period of rigorous cultivation, the Sword Mastery talent finally reached the Great Completion stage. Chen Fei¡¯s sharp aura, accompanying the attainment of the Great Completion stage in the Sword Mastery talent, gradually converged, returning to its original state. In the secret chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei looked at the Golden Purple Grass in his hand. With the assistance of other specially prepared concoctions, he swallowed them together. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hum!¡± The formidable medicinal power surged through Chen Fei¡¯s body. He activated the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, completely restraining it, and then infused it into the Divine Palace. The third Divine Palace soared at an astonishing speed. In less than half an hour, as a radiant light emanated from it, the Divine Palace was forged. Ripples spread from within Chen Fei¡¯s body as his soul, with the Sword Mastery talent as its edge, instantly pierced through the void. In a moment of darkness followed by a brilliant light, Chen Fei looked ahead to see myriad stars before him! Chapter 771 - Chapter 771: Masochistic Chapter 771: Masochistic Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Every time Chen Fei stepped into this void, he felt a profound sense of awe. It was like an ordinary person gazing up at the sky. With the shadow of the three Divine Palaces trailing behind him, Chen Fei flew forward. The weight brought by the three Divine Palaces had increased significantly compared to last time. Fortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul had grown a lot since then, and more importantly, all three talents had been cultivated to perfection. The improvements brought by these enhancements offset the burden of the three Divine Palaces, making it a bit easier for Chen Fei compared to last time. In other regions of the Mountain Sea Realm, entering the void to search for talents and being able to fly out the same distance each time was already considered successful. Most of the time, those in the Mountain Sea Realm relied on continuous cultivation of techniques to automatically narrow the distance to talents, enabling them to choose better ones. However, for those whose talents were deeply hidden and whose techniques had not been cultivated enough, it was impossible to narrow the distance. Naturally, they might never have the opportunity to touch them in their lifetime. Skipping over those simple talents, Chen Fei glanced briefly at them. The types and quantities of talents were not much different from last time, and there hadn¡¯t been any significant change in their positions either. Back when he first came, he didn¡¯t choose any of these talents, and now it was even less likely for him to do so. However, these simple talents were not without value. In certain specific situations, these talents were crucial. Chen Fei had acquired many secret manuals of techniques, some of which mentioned that in the Sacred Land, the talents were not independent entities from the techniques. Sometimes, several talents linked together could form a new talent state. In simpler terms, not only did talents complement techniques, but talents could also combine with each other to form a stacked state, granting practitioners even greater abilities. This was the experience accumulated by the Sacred Land over the years, and it was also the profound legacy established under the guidance of experts in the Sun Moon Realm. Currently, Chen Fei did not have such a legacy, so he couldn¡¯t combine talents into composite states. He could only choose whichever talent was more powerful. However, in the future, when Chen Fei¡¯s primary cultivation techniques improved, it might be possible for him to combine various talents within his body according to his own situation. After all, at the current pace, it was possible for Chen Fei to gather ten talents when he reached the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. If others could form a combination state with four talents, there was no reason why Chen Fei, with ten talents, couldn¡¯t form one. With a forward dash, Chen Fei leaped over a blank area and then spotted several glowing spheres ahead. The talents of ¡°Prison Suppression,¡± ¡°Sky Piercer,¡± and ¡°Imprisonment,¡± which Chen Fei had seen during the last encounter, were still present here. Because Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique had deepened, the distances of these three talents had also been significantly shortened. Interestingly, the talent ¡°Prison Suppression¡± seemed somewhat blurred at the moment, perhaps because Chen Fei¡¯s talent in ¡°Domain Suppression¡± had already broken its limit. This Prison Suppression in front of him appeared faint, as if it were about to vanish into the void. When the talent ¡°Domain Suppression¡± finally broke its limit one day, the current talent of ¡°Prison Suppression¡± in front of him would probably disappear completely. Any one of these three talents, if chosen at random, would significantly boost Chen Fei¡¯s combat power. Selecting any of them would undoubtedly be a correct choice. However, since Chen Fei didn¡¯t choose any of them last time, he naturally wouldn¡¯t choose them this time either. At this point, Chen Fei had only consumed less than twenty percent of his divine soul, much less than last time, making it much easier. Chen Fei continued forward, and several glowing clusters came into view. Talents such as ¡°Bronze Skin, Iron Bones,¡± ¡°Indomitable,¡± ¡°Illusionary Form,¡± and ¡°Blood Fury,¡± familiar talents he had already encountered once before. Chen Fei¡¯s attention was mainly focused on ¡°Bronze Skin, Iron Bones.¡± Last time, it was this talent along with the Sword Mastery that made Chen Fei hesitate for a long time, ultimately leading him to choose the Sword Mastery. As it turned out, the Sword Mastery did indeed provide Chen Fei with greater benefits. Not only in terms of combat power but also in the growth of his techniques. Last time, Chen Fei had made up his mind that if he were to return to the void, he would choose ¡°Bronze Skin, Iron Bones.¡± But now that he actually saw it, Chen Fei hesitated again. His divine soul had now consumed thirty percent, and this wasn¡¯t the endpoint of Chen Fei¡¯s journey into the void; he could still continue forward. Glancing at ¡°Bronze Skin, Iron Bones,¡± Chen Fei continued to soar. Yet another blank area lay ahead. Each of these blank areas represented a deeper exploration of the inner cosmos, where naturally, talents that could be unearthed were also deeper. They weren¡¯t necessarily better, but they were definitely a type of talent that was difficult to inspire within this body. When his divine soul had consumed thirty-five percent, a new cluster of light flashed ahead, and Chen Fei reached out to touch one of them. [Roar of Fury: Charge, Critical Strike] Briefly charging up enables Chen Fei to unleash attacks much stronger than in normal states, which is a critical strike. The magnitude of the attack increase depends on how long the charge is held. After a critical strike, there wouldn¡¯t be any lingering effects, meaning there was no aftermath explosion. The attack power of a critical strike had its limits. Through continuous familiarization and mastery of this talent, the charging time could be shortened. However, no matter how high the proficiency or how short the charging time, there would still be a posture of charging, which couldn¡¯t be changed. This talent didn¡¯t necessarily have to be used only for attacks. It could also be utilized to some extent in body techniques. However, after running for a while, the speed would naturally decrease, so it was crucial to pick the right moment. Upon seeing this talent, Chen Fei¡¯s first thought was of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The difference was that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant relied on external force, requiring a strong pressure tolerance limit within oneself to better utilize its abilities. On the other hand, this talent relied purely on one¡¯s own strength to deliver powerful attacks. During prolonged combat, it might not have been as useful unless there was cooperation from teammates or unless one had a talent for Imprisonment, which could momentarily immobilize the opponent. But if one struck first and used this talent in a surprise attack, the effect would have been excellent. If Chen Fei had used the Suppressing Dragon Elephant for leverage first, followed by a brief charge, the feeling would have been incredibly satisfying. However, choosing this talent wouldn¡¯t be as effective for Chen Fei as selecting ¡°Bronze Skin, Iron Bones.¡± The latter directly enhances the foundation, perhaps not as forcefully as ¡°Roar of Fury,¡± but ¡°Bronze Skin, Iron Bones¡± doesn¡¯t require charging. It¡¯s like making every attack of Chen Fei stronger, rather than relying on ¡°Roar of Fury,¡± which strengthens only once and then weakens, requiring another charge. Chen Fei withdrew and flew forward for a distance before reaching into another cluster of light. [Hidden Fury: Leverage, Strike] Seeing the description of the talent, Chen Fei was surprised. He had just thought that ¡°Roar of Fury¡± was somewhat similar to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, but now there was a talent almost identical to it. With the Suppressing Dragon Elephant already in his possession, Chen Fei naturally wouldn¡¯t choose this one. He skipped over the cluster of light and continued forward. [Resilience: Upon being attacked, defense is enhanced] If it weren¡¯t for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s talents encountered earlier, Chen Fei would have thought that the three clusters of light he had just seen were all derived talents of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Especially this ¡°Resilience,¡± while not a perfect match for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s characteristics, it would definitely enhance the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s power once again. Previously, with the talent ¡°Domain Suppression¡± combined with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei was already to some extent fearless in group battles. It could even be said that the more chaotic the situation, the stronger the power Chen Fei might unleash. However, the defense of a single individual ultimately had its limits, even with the talent ¡°Domain Suppression.¡± But now, with this talent ¡°Resilience,¡± things became interesting. It didn¡¯t conflict with the talent ¡°Domain Suppression.¡± In other words, while the talent ¡°Domain Suppression¡± could raise the defense limit by thirty percent, this ¡°Resilience¡± talent, when fully mastered, could increase the defense limit by another forty percent. When these two talents were combined, it directly reached seventy percent. Which peer could break Chen Fei¡¯s limit? Even if a prodigy from the Sacred Land wielded a high-grade spiritual treasure, the result would be the same. Of course, even if others possessed the talent ¡°Resilience,¡± the effect wouldn¡¯t be as exaggerated as Chen Fei¡¯s because ¡°Resilience¡± converted damage into defense after being attacked. You had to endure the damage first before it could be converted, which had a certain order and process. Unlike the talent ¡°Domain Suppression,¡± which directly raised the defense limit. With the talent ¡°Resilience,¡± if you couldn¡¯t withstand the damage, you would be directly broken. Chen Fei¡¯s mind was greatly stirred, almost uncontrollable, wanting to directly activate the talent ¡°Resilience¡± and return to the direction he came from. Excluding these talents, Chen Fei¡¯s defense was already very strong due to the techniques he practiced. Moreover, Chen Fei also had a clone, which could now bear twenty percent of the pressure limit. Although the pressure borne by the clone would gradually diminish as Chen Fei¡¯s future realm improved, eventually becoming negligible, the pressure limit brought by talents would remain unchanged. There was also the talent ¡°Domain Suppression,¡± which was currently at thirty percent. However, when it broke its limit to ¡°Prison Suppression¡± in the future, it would be sixty percent. Adding the forty percent from ¡°Resilience¡± would directly reach one hundred percent. With this setup, even the idea of putting on a turtle shell would be child¡¯s play before Chen Fei. His ability to survive had instantly increased by a large margin, and this didn¡¯t conflict with his future Blood Rebirth ability. Because with the increase in survival ability, under the feedback of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, it meant a tremendous increase in combat power. It was too insane and Chen Fei loved it! Glancing ahead at the remaining clusters of light, and considering the acceptable level of divine soul consumption, Chen Fei decided to take another look. [Swift: Upon being attacked, speed increases] Yet another talent that became stronger after being attacked. Chen Fei¡¯s expression appeared somewhat strange. All these talents, why were they all triggered by being attacked? What was the deal with the inner cosmos of this body, producing such talents? It seemed like he had a masochistic tendency. The talent ¡°Swift,¡± increasing speed afterbeingattacked, wasn¡¯t just about agility; it also enhanced the speed of striking. In principle, it was somewhat similar to ¡°Resilience,¡± with one converting others¡¯ attacks into defensive power, while the other transformed it into internal power related to agility. Chen Fei already had the talent ¡°Teleportation,¡± so an increase in agility wasn¡¯t meaningless to him, but it wasn¡¯t as beneficial as other talents. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, an increase in striking speed was excellent, something Chen Fei valued. ¡°Roar of Fury,¡± ¡°Resilience,¡± ¡°Swift,¡± ¡°Hidden Fury¡±! Chen Fei suddenly felt a surge of excitement. If someone chose these four talents, wouldn¡¯t they form a perfect system? Being attacked would increase defense and striking speed, while any delay caused by ¡°Roar of Fury¡± could be compensated for by ¡°Swift.¡± If there was also a specialized technique legacy to complement these four talents, the combat power would instantly skyrocket, giving rise to an entity that grew stronger with each battle! Chapter 772 - Chapter 772: Immortal Body Chapter 772: Immortal Body Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation From a certain perspective, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant can actually match these four innate talents. So, Chen Fei directly chose these four for his next four innate talents? Swift aside, Chen Fei really liked the talent of Resilience. Initially, Chen Fei favored the Iron Skin Bronze Bones because it was a comprehensive talent, adding attack, defense, and self-healing, but each aspect was not as powerful as these four talents right now. Iron Skin Bronze Bones had everything but were slightly weaker in each aspect, while Resilience and Swift specialized in one aspect. Perhaps the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was created as a cultivation method by some people who saw these talents? Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he leaped forward and once again delved into a ball of light. [Endless Regeneration: Drawing upon the essence of heaven and earth from the void, Endless Regeneration] Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly, such a formidable talent, Endless Regeneration! This was the second talent related to the void that Chen Fei had encountered, and Teleportation, another talent, was obtained from the realm of the Black Divine. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, with the internal heaven and earth of Chen Fei¡¯s body, to see the talent of Teleportation, he would have to be in the deepest part of the void. Drawing upon the essence of heaven and earth from the void did not immediately boost Chen Fei¡¯s combat power. After all, no one had been able to exhaust the elemental energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body so far. Chen Fei¡¯s elemental energy always remained at a sufficient level, and the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword Technique cultivated an extremely majestic elemental energy. It wasn¡¯t easy to deplete this elemental energy. Even if it were depleted, Chen Fei could still recover by absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, as well as using high-quality elemental stones and fourth-grade spirit pills to replenish his elemental energy. Drawing upon the essence of heaven and earth from the void was only suitable in extreme situations like if Chen Fei was completely suppressed, or even struggling to compete for the essence of heaven and earth. ¡°This talent, either it isn¡¯t used, or it¡¯s used only in desperate situations.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. The talent of Endless Regeneration didn¡¯t immediately enhance his combat power, but that didn¡¯t mean it was useless. It was just that it was too useful, and it was only when it was truly needed that it became the most difficult moment. When the Suppressing Dragon Elephant cultivation reached the state of consummation, it possessed the ability of blood rebirth, which required sufficient energy supply. One solution Chen Fei had initially thought of was to store surplus elemental energy within the spatial grid so that he could immediately recover when he was in a dire situation. As long as there existed entities capable of turning Chen Fei into a mist of blood, he wouldn¡¯t have the opportunity to vie for control over the essence of heaven and earth. However, this talent of Endless Regeneration directly resonated with the concept of blood rebirth. When the time came, as long as Chen Fei had a drop of blood left, regardless of the circumstances outside, he would have a chance to revive. ¡°If I choose this talent, could I allow Endless Regeneration to draw in essence to replenish my soul the next time I come to the void, enabling me to go even further?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mind suddenly stirred, thinking of a possibility, as if another auxiliary ability had been added. Such a difficult choice! Chen Fei¡¯s brows involuntarily furrowed. Should he choose the present or the future? ¡°The future!¡± Sensing the current state of his soul, Chen Fei decisively grasped the talent of Endless Regeneration and flew back in the direction he had come. Chen Fei suddenly thought of the current situation in the Middle Continent. The top powers like the Feihuang Sect dictated the rules, and for someone like Chen Fei, instead of focusing on slightly improving his combat power, it was better to think about how to enhance his survivability. By cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to perfection, awakening the blood rebirth ability, and combining it with the talent of Endless Regeneration, Chen Fei¡¯s immortality was nearly complete. Even if one day Chen Fei were inadvertently imprisoned, cut off from the essence of heaven and earth, he could still draw essence from the void to prepare for breaking the seal. Facing enemies who cannot be killed, such as those sealed away, the fate of the Black Divine has already illustrated this point quite well. Chen Fei doesn¡¯t have the long lifespan of the Black Divine; if he were truly sealed, the ultimate result would be death by old age. Among his family and friends, Chen Fei is the strongest. He needs to prepare some contingency plans for himself. Moreover, with the talent of Endless Regeneration, being able to draw essence from the void, during daily cultivation, Chen Fei could absorb essence from two sources of heaven and earth, greatly benefiting his cultivation progress. Grasping the ball of light, after encountering the talent of Resilience, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. This talent was truly excellent. He would choose it next time! Continuing to fly back, Chen Fei once again saw the talent of Iron Skin Bronze Bones. He realized that he didn¡¯t feel as urgent about this talent. It wasn¡¯t that the talent of Iron Skin Bronze Bones wasn¡¯t good, it was just that there were so many talents to choose from in this void. Every time he was there, there was a new discovery, and every time, he would realize that there was something even better waiting ahead. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei was fickle; it was just that the temptations offered by this void were too numerous. How could you blame Chen Fei? Blame it on this void! As Chen Fei left the void, he dragged the talent of Endless Regeneration back to its starting point, and as a result, the talent of Endless Regeneration integrated into the third Divine Palace. The integration of the talent caused the Divine Palace to suddenly burst forth with dazzling brilliance. Ripples emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, spreading throughout the entire chamber. For the Mountain Sea Realm, talents not only enhance combat power but also stabilize the Divine Palaces within the body. With one talent added to this Divine Palace, Chen Fei¡¯s foundation was solidified to an unparalleled level. Over the years, in the entire Middle Continent, there hadn¡¯t been anyone quite like him. After a moment of trembling, the third Divine Palace gradually stabilized. Meanwhile, only a portion of the medicinal power of the Golden Purple Grass had been consumed, with the rest surging toward the position of the fourth Divine Palace. While other practitioners at the Mountain Sea Realm might waste the surplus medicinal power of the Golden Purple Grass just after breaking through, Chen Fei had long since perfected the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword Technique and had ample capacity to forge the fourth Divine Palace. What he lacked was this majestic energy. Under the medicinal power of the Golden Purple Grass, the fourth Divine Palace quickly condensed its foundation and then began to forge upward, ultimately stopping at around twenty percent completion. With this, the medicinal power of the Golden Purple Grass was completely depleted, and Chen Fei finished this round of cultivation. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, and purple light circulated, as if thunder had descended upon the world, illuminating the entire chamber. Floating up, Chen Fei landed on the ground. Ripples spread out on the ground, causing slight tremors in the chamber¡¯s formation. Chen Fei looked down at his right hand, slowly clenched it, and a powerful force spread out. Although theproficiency of his techniques hadn¡¯t increased, the forging of the third Divine Palace had boosted Chen Fei¡¯s combat power once again. This was a comprehensive growth brought about by the enhancement of his foundational cultivation. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and sensed the talent of Endless Regeneration. Without needing to consciously activate it, as Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts arose, he faintly perceived a vast space. Boundless and endless, with no visible boundaries or depth, he could only passively sense its vastness. This was the void! Previously, due to the talent of Teleportation, Chen Fei had been able to clearly perceive a trace of the void¡¯s fluctuations, but these fluctuations were mostly superficial. The so-called Teleportation didn¡¯t involve breaking into the void and then reappearing from another end of the void. Teleportation merely involves moving within the interlayer between the physical space and the void, with a massive barrier separating it from the true void. However, this new talent of Endless Regeneration truly allowed Chen Fei to sense the existence of the void. Although Chen Fei could only observe the void from an extremely narrow perspective, and his true body couldn¡¯t enter it, the void indeed opened up a small gateway for Chen Fei. Pure essence of heaven and earth surged out from the void, entering Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes brightened slightly. This essence of heaven and earth was the purest Chen Fei had ever absorbed. Although the quantity was small, it required almost no refinement to become the elemental energy within his body. ¡°Now that the talent of Endless Regeneration is still weak, if I cultivate it to Great Completion, I¡¯ll undoubtedly be able to absorb more essence of heaven and earth. This will not only enhance my daily cultivation speed but also increase the amount of essence I can absorb!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered as he looked at the panel. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying the talent of Endless Regeneration¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Talent of Endless Regeneration ¡ª Deep Breath!¡± Seeing the result of simplification, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. After simplifying so many techniques and talents, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected to once again simplify it into a breathing cultivation method. This reminded Chen Fei of his first technique, the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique. However, now it¡¯s not just regular breathing, but deep breathing, which still has some differences. The proficiency required for each talent is actually an astronomical figure. Without relying on simplification, it would be a fool¡¯s errand for Chen Fei to try to master it to perfection in just a few years. The vast majority of practitioners at the Mountain Sea Realm can only master ordinary talents to a profound level. As for those complex and powerful talents, mastering them to the top requires either extraordinary talent and enlightenment, which naturally leads to a rapid increase in proficiency, or it requires painstaking effort, mastering them bit by bit. Chen Fei took a deep breath and then exhaled it, allowing his insights into the talent of Endless Regeneration to appear in his sea of consciousness, which he quickly absorbed. After a moment, the entire chamber echoed with the sound of deep, heavy breathing, and the entire formation trembled violently. In the blink of an eye, six months had passed, and Chen Fei had remained in Thousand Geese City the entire time, not going anywhere else. From initially just starting to understand the talent of Endless Regeneration to now being halfway proficient, Chen Fei was advancing toward perfection. Now that Chen Fei could draw much more essence of heaven and earth from the void, his cultivation speed had also increased significantly. At the current rate of progress, Chen Fei could completely condense the remaining portion of the fourth Divine Palace within six years, fully stepping into the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. In addition to the remarkable progress of the talent of Endless Regeneration, the Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword had finally reached Great Completion. In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, the engravings of mountains, rivers, and vegetation on the body of the Xuanyuan Sword were complete, but other contents still couldn¡¯t be engraved. Now, without injuring his own soul, Chen Fei could condense thirty-six illusory forms of the Xuanyuan Sword. If he were to risk his life and exchange injuries, he could achieve fifty illusory forms of the Xuanyuan Sword. Compared to when it was in perfection, the power of this technique had increased. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant and Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword were only a small part away from reaching perfection, so it wouldn¡¯t take much longer. While Chen Fei silently practiced, there was movement at the position of the Thousand Feathers Alliance altar, a month earlier than Chen Fei had estimated. This was a precursor to the altar gathering energy, indicating that its opening wasn¡¯t far off. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, soon after, the light of the altar dimmed. On that day, Chen Fei¡¯s main body arrived at the altar and looked down at the patterns on it. Thanks to the talent of Endless Regeneration, Chen Fei¡¯s sensitivity to the void had become stronger. Consequently, Chen Fei could tell that the altar could be opened at any time. But at this moment, it remained closed. With the potential to open but yet remaining shut, the altar suddenly became like a trembling volcano¡ªyou never knew when it would erupt! Chapter 773 - Chapter 773: Turning the Guest into the Host Chapter 773: Turning the Guest into the Host Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei furrowed his brow. Would he have to stay here indefinitely if the altar across from him wasn¡¯t activated? They say it¡¯s easy to be a thief for a thousand days, but it¡¯s hard to guard against thieves for a thousand days. If Chen Fei had to leave for any reason and the altar suddenly activated, the entire Thousand Feathers Alliance would have no means to restrain its power. ¡°Report to those top-tier forces?¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. It was one way to handle the situation, but if he did, then the essence of the altar¡¯s monster would have little to do with him. Chen Fei landed on the altar, his hand touching, sensing the fluctuation emanating from it. To activate this altar, specific techniques were required. Even if Chen Fei wanted to charge across to the other side, he couldn¡¯t do it right now. Moreover, with Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, he couldn¡¯t actually reach the other side. The last monster, although easily slain by Chen Fei, didn¡¯t mean that only creatures of that level existed on the other side of the altar. If Chen Fei dared to teleport over, he¡¯d probably be surrounded in no time, making it difficult to escape. Having the talent for teleportation didn¡¯t mean everything was worry-free. Chen Fei stood up, retracting his hand. The altar had already gathered enough energy, but because it hadn¡¯t been activated, the energy was currently strengthening the altar. In other words, not only could that altar be activated at any time from the other side, but if it wasn¡¯t activated, the altar was also becoming stronger. Next time, it might have been able to transport a Fourth-Tier intermediate-level monster in one go. From the perspective of a Fourth-Tier early-level creature, the strength of those monsters was generally stronger than that of ordinary early-level creatures in the Mountain Sea Realm; only those at the early-level of the three Divine Palaces could contend with them. If a Fourth-Tier intermediate-level monster had really come, Chen Fei probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to handle it then. Chen Fei lowered his head in thought. Essentially, all initiative was in the hands of the monsters on the other side. That altar was protected by the power of space, and ordinary means couldn¡¯t destroy it. There was no capital to threaten the monsters on the other side. ¡°The power of space?¡± Chen Fei suddenly blinked. Wasn¡¯t the new talent he had acquired related to the void? The energy of the Boundless Sea couldn¡¯t directly flow into the altar because of the spatial distance, but what if he had directly used the energy of the void? With his talent continuing to grow, which he had now cultivated to a state of mastery, he could use it flexibly. If he used his talent, directly channeling the energy of the void into this altar, what would happen? Chen Fei looked down at the altar. It was currently being slowly reinforced with energy. If too much energy were suddenly infused, would it burst? The radiance of the third Divine Palace within Chen Fei¡¯s body shimmered. His talent, unceasing, activated, and the energy of the void didn¡¯t pass through Chen Fei¡¯s body but was directly stuffed into the altar by him. If someone controlled the altar at this moment, this method of forcibly stuffing energy of the void could be easily stopped. However, the altar in front of Chen Fei was just him alone. As for the monster on the other side of the altar, it was naturally impossible to control this side from such a distance. As the void energy poured into the altar, the entire structure began to emit a faint glow. Faintly, it seemed as if the altar was directly connected to the other side because Chen Fei sensed a trace of the monster¡¯s aura. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. Although it was just a trace of aura, it was mixed with many Fourth-Tier intermediate-level or higher creatures. Even though it was fleeting, Chen Fei sensed a terrifying aura. Despite being momentary, it confirmed Chen Fei¡¯s previous speculation. The monsters on the other side were numerous to an absurd degree, and their combat power was also absurdly high. Chen Fei could sense them, and they should be able to sense him as well. It was mutual. Chen Fei withdrew his perception and focused on channeling the energy of the void into the altar. As time passed, the glow of the altar grew brighter and the spatial fluctuations became stronger, as if it would be forcibly activated in the next moment. Finally, the energy inside the entire altar reached its limit. At this moment, Chen Fei not only sensed the aura from the other side of the altar but could even see a faint glimpse of the monsters¡¯ figures, as if two spaces had been forcibly connected. Chen Fei felt a locking of the aura, precisely the same aura he had sensed before. Expressionless, Chen Fei knew that if the other party was in the Boundless Sea, he could simply run away as far as possible. However, with the separation of the two spaces, the current size of this altar could only transport Fourth-Tier early-level monsters at most, and at most, it would only be able to transport a few more than last time. To bring a Fourth-Tier intermediate-level monster over, this altar would have to burst. For this aura locking that posed no threat to him, Chen Fei remained unperturbed. In truth, when the time came for the other party to come over, nobody could predict what realm Chen Fei would be in. Moreover, in the worst-case scenario, Chen Fei could simply destroy the altar before anything happened. Previously, he didn¡¯t have the ability, but now with his unceasing talent, Chen Fei had gained an additional option. *Buzz!* The altar trembled slightly, and a ripple spread out, causing the orderly changing lights on the altar to distort slightly. Chen Fei looked up, his aura colliding with the aura from the other side. The monsters with the altar on this side had already been detected by the monsters on the other side. Chen Fei didn¡¯t speak, but his meaning was very clear: quickly let the monsters come over to stop him, or else he would continue until he ultimately destroyed the altar. The frequency of the altar¡¯s tremors began to increase gradually. There was still some distance from it exploding, but if it continued like this, it was likely that the runes on the altar would be damaged. By then, even if the altar didn¡¯t break, its teleportation ability would likely decrease significantly. *Buzz!* Another ripple spread from the altar, but this time, it wasn¡¯t because the altar was unstable; rather, it was because a dark figure appeared on the altar. Seeing the dark figure, a hint of a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. There were three dark figures in total, compared to the previous time when only two monsters could be transported at once, the ability of the altar had indeed been strengthened somewhat. With this development trend, it was estimated that the next time, the altar would be able to transport Fourth-Tier intermediate-level monsters. For Chen Fei to continue guarding this altar, he must elevate his cultivation to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm before the next activation of the altar. Otherwise, if even two Fourth-Tier intermediate-level monsters were to come over from the other side, Chen Fei would have to flee. The three dark figures on the altar quickly solidified, with wide mouths, fierce teeth, four arms each, and a single eye. Their heads sported sharp horns, and their appearance was not much different from the last time. ¡°Roar!¡± The three monsters saw Chen Fei and roared angrily, unleashing massive sound waves. In the next moment, the monsters appeared in front of Chen Fei, their huge wolf-tooth clubs smashing down toward his head. A beam of light emitted from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, and the surrounding world suddenly slowed down. Although the three wolf-tooth clubs seemed powerful, their true force wasn¡¯t aimed at killing Chen Fei but rather at trapping him in place. Apparently, the monsters who managed to escape last time had informed the others of Chen Fei¡¯s situation. Direct attacks not only couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei but would lead to their own demise even faster, so they opted for confinement instead. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered as he glanced in the direction of the altar, where another dark figure had appeared once again. However, there was only one dark figure this time, but whether in size or aura, it was much stronger than the three monsters before him. Remaining in the realm of the fourth stage early-level, but within the same realm, the combat prowess varied greatly. This applied to beasts, humans, and monsters alike. Clearly, this later monster was the solution devised by the other side to deal with Chen Fei this time. By trapping Chen Fei with three monsters, they ensured that another, stronger monster could come and finish the job! It was a good plan, but among all species in the Mountain Sea Realm, humans were actually the strongest in terms of tactics and strategy. Did the three monsters ask for Chen Fei¡¯s opinion before attempting to trap him with force? A golden light flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, instantly forming a huge bell-shaped light enveloping him. The wolf-tooth clubs wielded by the three monsters contained rich variations of force to counter the tactics a human in the Mountain Sea Realm might use. However, they hadn¡¯t considered that this human might use spiritual treasures to directly collide with their weapons. This was completely disregarding any response to their techniques, simply wanting to absorb the power from the wolf-tooth clubs. It was even more brutal than when they faced enemies, as they would normally avoid their opponent¡¯s weapons. ¡°Boom!¡± The Concealment Bell was instantly reverted to its original form by the violent force of the wolf-tooth clubs, falling back into Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve. The immense force rampaged through Chen Fei¡¯s body, triggering the activation of his talent, Domain Suppression. With the continuous cultivation of the Dragon-Taming Elephant, the range of Chen Fei¡¯s Domain Suppression¡¯s damage reduction had now reached thirty- five percent. The force of the three wolf-tooth clubs directly struck the thirty- five percent reduction point of his Domain Suppression. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current basic realm with the three Divine Palaces, coupled with the damage reduction from various techniques, the attacking force brought by the three monsters was indeed terrifying. But unfortunately for them, Chen Fei¡¯s tolerance for beatings was even higher. The pressure limit carried by his clone several tens of miles away hadn¡¯t even been utilized yet. ¡°Roar!¡± Chen Fei raised the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, the massive roar of the Dragon Elephant overwhelming all other sounds around. The sky was already covered in dark clouds, and in the next moment, an area within a mile radius transformed into a thunderous pool, where purple thunderbolt freely traversed. A sword-shaped thunderbolt flashed within the thunderous pool. The auras of the three monsters instantly decreased by two, and at the same time, two streaks of red light soared into the sky, flying toward the position of the altar. The shadow of the Xuanyuan Sword vanished in mid-air, and the souls of the two monsters were instantly slain. Previously, Chen Fei had let the souls of the monsters escape back because he was unfamiliar with the situation, and he also wanted to ensure that the monsters would still have the courage to come over, so they wouldn¡¯t be deterred by fear. But judging from the aura of the other side of the altar just now, it was clearly a large army of monsters. Whether the souls of these monsters escaped back or not wouldn¡¯t affect their decision to come over at all. Since that was the case, Chen Fei naturally had no reason to show mercy. Allowing them to escape first, letting the essence become purer, and then directly wiping out their souls with the Xuanyuan Sword. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As for collecting the souls of the monsters and taking them to top-tier sects in exchange for rewards, a single soul wouldn¡¯t fetch any rewards. In the thunderous pool, the remaining monster roared frantically. Being slain was something the monsters were mentally prepared for when they were being transported over. But to not even have their souls escape, indeed, it scared this monster greatly. Being able to escape with their soul was a last resort, but to have even that route cut off? Chapter 774 - Chapter 774: Black Divine Descends Chapter 774: Black Divine Descends Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The thunder inside the Thunder Pool tore the monster apart, suppressing its entire aura to the lowest. Seeing the human in front once again raising the blade to strike, the monster wildly swung its wolf-tooth club, aiming for Chen Fei¡¯s skull. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive explosion briefly overshadowed the roar of thunder. The Qianyuan Sword clashed with the wolf-tooth club, gaining another surge of power, and its speed suddenly increased. Before the monster could recover from the stiffness of their previous collision, the Qianyuan Sword1 s blade had already passed through its neck. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, he could slay these monsters even without borrowing power, but it would take some time. Just from the clash with Chen Fei, the monster¡¯s body stiffened, indicating that. However, borrowing power made it much easier. ¡°Roar!¡± Ablack shadow completely condensed on the altar, and the monster roared skyward. But soon, this monster, whose size and aura were obviously larger, suddenly found that the three of its kind who had arrived earlier had already dissipated their aura. So fast? Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, arriving at the altar and thrusting his sword toward the monster¡¯s head. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword clashed with the wolf-tooth club, emitting a metallic twist. Powerful shockwaves surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body. He stepped forward and thrust out another sword. This monster, whether in terms of strength or its monstrous power within, should be considered the strongest Chen Fei has encountered in the early stages of the Fourth-Tier. As for those Sacred Land Prodigies, Chen Fei hasn¡¯t truly fought them yet, so he couldn¡¯t assess them. But none of the enemies Chen Fei encountered before would be a match for this monster. Even in just a few moves, they might be smashed by this monster. This monster might even be willing to directly break through to the mid-stage of the Fourth-Tier. However, Chen Fei is stronger than this monster! ¡°Clang!¡± Once again, the sound of blades colliding burst forth, but this time, the Qianyuan Sword forcibly pressed against the wolf-tooth club and smashed into the monster¡¯s shoulder. Even the sturdy monstrous body of the monster couldn¡¯t withstand the crushing force, instantly shattering flesh and blood, turning half of its shoulder into a mist of blood. ¡°Roar!¡± The monster roared in astonishment. With victory or defeat almost decided in just two moves, this monster felt somewhat at a loss. Clearly, the human in front of it wasn¡¯t supposed to be much stronger in terms of realm, so why such a big difference in strength? Without time to think, the monster¡¯s figure violently retreated, and instinctively, it surged the monstrous power within its body, attempting to directly break through to the mid-stage of the Fourth-Tier. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple spread from the monster¡¯s body, and its aura began to soar. Although it had just entered this world and hadn¡¯t fully adapted to the spiritual energy here, its own foundation was profound enough. There was a great chance of success in forcibly breaking through. ¡°Slash!¡± A sky-piercing sword shadow appeared behind Chen Fei, and the Qianyuan Sword in his hand slashed forward. The next moment, the sword shadow behind Chen Fei suddenly transformed into thirty-six sword bodies, slashing down toward the monster. ¡°Swish!¡± As if something had been severed by a sharp blade, the monster1 s originally surging aura suddenly stagnated. Then, the monstrous power within its body erupted, rampaging wildly within its monstrous form. Not only was the breakthrough process interrupted, but even the monster couldn¡¯t control its own monstrous body at this moment. In human martial artists, this is known as losing control to monstrous influence. Among monsters, the names may differ, but the outcome is the same. Chen Fei vanished from his original position and appeared in front of the, monster. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand swung down, and the monster¡¯s head instantly flew up. in the final moment, it tried to dodge but found itself unable to move at all, only able to watch helplessly as the human¡¯s blade flashed past. A crimson light flew out, the altar within reach, but closer than the crimson light was the Xuanyuan Sword. The crimson light was instantly chopped into fragments by the Xuanyuan Sword, then dissipated into nothingness. Chen Fei turned to look at the altar. Four Fourth-Tier early-stage monsters had been transported, one of which was on the verge of a breakthrough. This drained the energy on the altar in an instant. The light on the altar dissipated, and to activate it again, it could only passively absorb spatial energy. It¡¯s not just the void spiritual energy; if it were only that, Chen Fei could have restarted the altar now. There¡¯s also a portion of spatial power that the altar needs to slowly accumulate in order to allow living beings to shuttle between the two altars. Looking at the altar, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel somewhat fortunate that he had chosen Endless Regeneration for his third Divine Palace. Originally, the consideration was for future growth, without thinking much about the altar. If the choice had been ¡°Resilience¡± earlier, he might have truly been trapped here at this moment. Whether the altar opens or not now depends entirely on the control from the other side. Clearly, although the altar is right in front of him on this side of the Boundless Sea, he can only watch helplessly. Chen Fei waved his hand, and the bodies of the four monsters shattered instantly, their pure spiritual essence converging into Chen Fei¡¯s palm. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he directly absorbed the spiritual essence into his body. The fourth Divine Palace emitted a faint glow, beginning to be forged upwards at an astonishing speed. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, continuously operating the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword. His aura involuntarily began to expand, and the dark clouds that had already dispersed in the sky were now being reformed by Chen Fei¡¯s aura, thunder roaring once again. Several hours later, Chen Fei opened his eyes, the spiritual essence in his body completely absorbed. The fourth Divine Palace had reached nearly seventy percent completion directly. At Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation speed, he could complete the forging of the fourth Divine Palace within three years. While other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm might still be stuck at the mid-stage bottleneck, once Chen Fei completes the Divine Palace forging, stepping into the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm would be almost a natural progression. Continuing to let his clone stay here, Chen Fei himself returned to Thousand Geese City. Six months passed quietly, during which Chen Fei stayed in Thousand Geese City without going out. After half a year of cultivating Endless Regeneration, Chen Fei¡¯s attainment was nearing perfection. In at most another month, he would break through to the Great Completion stage. At that time, the spiritual energy he drew from the void would increase again, and correspondingly, his cultivation speed would inevitably increase. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique was only one step away from completion. In Chen Fei¡¯s body now, almost every drop of blood contained the essence of the Dragon Elephant. Within these blood cells lay all the information of Chen Fei¡¯s current state. At this stage, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique could be said to be fully cultivated. It only awaited the final step: integrating and resonating all the Dragon-Elephant essences within his blood, truly stepping into the Great Completion stage. This step was quite intricate. For a normal practitioner, it would likely require a moment of inspiration or enlightenment to complete the final step. Alternatively, Chen Fei could simply rely on time and stubbornly grind through this final step. Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to make it so complicated. He just needed to fully master the last bit of proficiency in the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique. At most it would take about a month. By then, it was uncertain whether the Endless Regeneration would reach perfection first or if the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique would take its final step. Compared to the crucial step of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique, after years of cultivation and aided by the talent of Sword Mastery, the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword finally reached the Great Completion stage. This technique, slightly inferior only to the top forces on the entire Middle Continent, had finally completed its cultivation. At the moment Chen Fei reached the Great Completion stage with the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth intertwined, and the sky above Thousand Geese City suddenly became densely overcast with thunder roaring. Many people were startled by this scene, thinking that a powerful demon beast or monster was attacking. Only martial artists above the Combined Aperture Tempering realm could faintly perceive that this phenomenon was triggered by the Primordial Sword Sect. The celestial phenomenon lasted for a quarter of an hour before gradually dissipating. Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng, with complex expressions, looked towards the location of the Primordial Sword Sect. As Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, they could perceive the origin clearly, much more than mere Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. Chen Fei¡¯s rapid increase in strength was indeed a good thing for Thousand Geese City, especially considering the current turbulent situation on the Middle Continent. However, for those in the Mountain Sea Realm like Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng, who had been diligently cultivating but seeing little progress, Chen Fei¡¯s dramatic advancements were unsettling. How could they maintain a calm state of mind when Chen Fei seemed to undergo significant changes almost every time they saw him? Inside the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained calm and composed. With the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword reaching the Great Completion stage, it meant that Chen Fei could smoothly cultivate to the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm without encountering any bottlenecks. He only needed to continuously accumulate the elemental energy within his body to forge the Divine Palace. But Chen Fei desired even stronger techniques to integrate into the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword. However, these formidable techniques were either the top martial arts of major forces or sacred inheritances, both extremely difficult to obtain. In normal circumstances, it would be impossible. ¡°The inheritance of Dream Shadow Master is in the Strange Heart Realm. I need to find an opportunity to explore it!¡± Thinking of the Dream Shadow Stone, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but ponder. If it weren¡¯t for the rebellion of the artifact spirit, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be facing such trouble. However, given Chen Fei¡¯s current state of spiritual consciousness, facing the dense fog of the Evil King, especially the area with the Fourth-Tier Late-stage Evil Kings, he seemed somewhat inadequate. It could only be said that compared to the top martial arts of major forces or sacred inheritances, the inheritance of Dream Shadow Master might be slightly easier to obtain, but only slightly. On this day, while practicing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Technique and the Endless Regeneration, Chen Fei pondered how to obtain the Dream Shadow Stone. Suddenly, the entire world became dark, even the sun in the sky was obscured. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed, and he appeared in the sky above Thousand Geese City, only to find no monsters or abnormalities attacking. A light shone from Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, and in his black-and-white vision, the points and lines between heaven and earth trembled slightly. The source of this tremor was tens of thousands of miles away. The Ethereal Lake was as vast as a sea. In the past, it shimmered with sparkling waves, a sight to behold. But on this day, a massive dark shadow descended upon it, completely shrouding the area of several hundred miles around the Ethereal Lake. Tens of thousands of miles to the east of the Ethereal Lake, the node where the Black Divine Realm was located suddenly shattered. The several great Sacred Lands guarding there were horrified to find that the Black Divine within the Black Divine Realm had long disappeared. Using some unknown method, the Black Divine descended upon the Ethereal Lake and formed a massive domain. When the Sacred Lands of the Sun Moon Realm discovered the Ethereal Lake, the domain had already been established. The power of the Sun Moon Realm, capable of reversing the heavens and earth in the Boundless Sea, surprisingly couldn¡¯t break through this Black Divine domain. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Black Divine¡¯s power was terrifying thousands of years ago, but after breaking free from the seal and forming this domain, its aura plummeted to the Fourth-Tier. Facing such a level of power, the strength of a Fifth-Tier Sun Moon Realm should have been able to easily sweep away the Ethereal Lake. But the reality was that the domain couldn¡¯t be broken. It not only connected the area of several hundred miles but also linked with nearly half of the Middle Continent. After being sealed for thousands of years, it seemed like the Black Divine had grasped certain rules of this world, using its own source power to manipulate the rules of the world and forge this domain. Once the Black Divine recondensed its source, it would probably be the time for its counterattack on the Middle Continent, exerting dominance over the world. Chapter 775 - Chapter 775: Shattering the Void Chapter 775: Shattering the Void Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The news of the Ethereal Lake spread rapidly across the entire Middle Continent. The major Sacred Lands didn¡¯t even consider concealing this information. Matters concerning the fate of the entire Middle Continent were of utmost importance, and secrecy served no purpose. It was better to make the situation public. Within the Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei furrowed his brows as he looked over the message handed to him. Although the dark clouds over Thousand Geese City had dissipated, the lingering sense of oppression remained, refusing to dissipate. Those with higher cultivation could perceive this more clearly, while those below the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were oblivious to it. ¡°Manipulating the rules!¡± Chen Fei shifted his gaze away from the jade slip. The power of the Black Divine was truly astonishing, no wonder they dared to traverse through space to the Boundless Sea and seek to conquer it. It was just unfortunate that the Boundless Sea could only accommodate power up to the Fifth-Tier, even just in the mid-stage of the Fifth-Tier. Any stronger, and it would clash with the rules of the entire world. No matter how powerful a cultivator was, they were still individuals. Unless they were truly boundless in their strength, it was impossible to contend with an entire world. The Black Divine was formidable, but in the end, could only dissipate part of its origin, in order to step into the Endless Realm. Normally speaking, the Black Divine himself had an extremely high realm. Even if his power dropped to the Fifth-Tier, he should have been invincible among the Fifth-Tier. Within the Boundless Sea, there should have been no opponents. However, the eventual outcome, after decades of continuous battles, was the sealing of the Black Divine. It was precisely from that time onwards that the method of deity incarnation spread throughout the Boundless Sea, learned from the Black Divine. However, the learning was incomplete, with significant drawbacks. The Black Divine¡¯s purpose in occupying the Boundless Sea was also extremely simple ¨C it was for the vast population¡¯s faith. But in the end, it failed. Killing the Black Divine would definitely be a permanent solution, and it might even allow for the division of the Black Divine¡¯s authority. But unfortunately, it couldn¡¯t be killed. The essence of the Black Divine was too high, definitely reaching the Sixth-Tier. This was something that those in the Boundless Sea, whether Sun Moon Realm experts or Monster Emperors, completely failed to comprehend the levels of power. Without understanding, the idea of killing or dividing naturally became an absurdity. It was thought that such a seal could continue for many more years, but unexpectedly, the Black Divine eventually broke free, and even familiarized himself with some of the rules of this world, creating such a domain barrier. This barrier bore a striking resemblance to certain aspects of this world, namely that powers above a certain level could not enter it. At that time, the Black Divine only possessed power up to the Fourth-Tier, so this barrier did not allow powers above the Fourth-Tier to enter. In other words, beings like Sun Moon Realm experts or Fifth-Tier Monster Emperors could not step into the barrier. If they wished to force their way in, it was possible, but they had to disperse their own origin, just like the Black Divine did in the past. When a Sun Moon Realm expert becomes a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, or when a Monster Emperor becomes a Monster King, then they can enter the barrier. This discovery left the Sun Moon Realm experts of the major Sacred Lands and those esteemed Monster Emperors utterly dumbfounded. After painstakingly cultivating to their current level, they had been trying various methods to break through the limits of the Boundless Sea, reaching the later stages or even the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, in order to shatter the void and enter a new world. Yet they were told that they needed to dissipate the cultivation they had worked so hard to attain. How could they bear such a notion? In the past, it was possible to cultivate to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm in the Boundless Sea, then shatter the void and ascend during daylight. However, something happened later on; the rules of the entire Boundless Sea began to change, causing the levels of power to suddenly drop to the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. In the few hundred years following the changes, there were still astonishing geniuses who forcefully broke through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm and quickly left this world. But as time passed, the changes in the rules became more and more severe Even the geniuses found it impossible to break through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, and even reaching the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm became extremely difficult. The arrival of the Black Divine seemed to stimulate the rules of this world. After sealing the Black Divine, the levels of power directly dropped to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, and even reaching the later stages became unattainable. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered as the information in the jade slip opened up his perspective. The richness of the information contained within was truly eye-opening for him. With the Black Divine condensing the barrier and the Sun Moon Realm unable to enter, the major Sacred Lands generously disclosed some of the world¡¯s secrets. The matter of the Black Divine, if not handled properly, would indeed be a disaster for the entire world. This was not merely a struggle between humans and monsters, or some Evil dispute. It involved all species, all of whom would be under the rule of the Black Divine. Spreading this information, the major Sacred Lands¡¯ goal was actually quite simple ¨C to rally all cultivators of the Mountain Sea Realm from across the Middle Continent to the Ethereal Lake, to slay the Black Divine. To make Sun Moon Realm cultivators lower their cultivation and enter the barrier of the Black Divine, it¡¯s unlikely that any Sun Moon Realm experts or Monster Emperors would willingly do so unless absolutely necessary. Lowering their cultivation doesn¡¯t guarantee they can break through again afterward. Moreover, many Sun Moon Realm cultivators have already exceeded a thousand years in lifespan, which is the limit of the Mountain Sea Realm. Once they disperse their cultivation, if they cannot break back into the Sun Moon Realm in a short period, they will simply age to death. In such circumstances, how could these Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors be willing to take such risks? Since now only Fourth-Tier powers can enter the barrier of the Black Divine, it might be better to let Mountain Sea Realm cultivators and Monster Kings enter it instead, to find and potentially slay the Black Divine. The Black Divine created this barrier to adapt to this world, which diluted his original Sixth-Tier essence significantly. Back then, they couldn¡¯t kill him, only seal him. Now that he¡¯s only at the Fourth-Tier, it might be possible to forcefully kill him. However, the original power level of the Black Divine was still extremely high. Even though he¡¯s currently only at the Fourth-Tier, he¡¯s not comparable to other Fourth-Tier powers. It would require a sufficient number of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators and Monster Kings to gather and overwhelm him to death. Re-sealing him might also be an acceptable outcome. At this moment, within the barrier of the Black Divine, new monsters were continuously being born. These monsters were formed within the Black Divine¡¯s barrier, absorbing the soul fragments drifting in the energy of the heavens and earth within the Boundless Sea, then coalescing into new creatures. There¡¯s a theory that the souls of the creatures born in this world are almost entirely formed from the soul fragments in the energy of the heavens and earth. And now, the Black Divine is doing just that. The more monsters there are within the barrier of the Black Divine, the faster the Black Divine will restore his origin. Therefore, stepping into the barrier of the Black Divine cannot be delayed. Even if the Black Divine cannot be slain, the newly born monsters within his barrier must be continuously exterminated. The major Sacred Lands attempted to isolate the energy of the heavens and earth outside the barrier, setting up an array spanning hundreds of miles. For other powers, this would be a fanciful notion, but for the Sacred Lands, although troublesome, it was not impossible. However, as the array successfully condensed, it was discovered that while the energy of the heavens and earth had decreased, the rate at which new monsters appeared within the barrier of the Black Divine remained unchanged. The barrier of the Black Divine directly connected to the energy of the heavens and earth of the Middle Continent, continuing to draw soul fragments from it. The array set up by the major Sacred Lands had no effect on the barrier of the Black Divine whatsoever. Many methods had been tried, and now the only option left was to enter the barrier of the Black Divine and engage these monsters in close combat. Naturally, the barrier of the Black Divine favored monsters, suppressing other creatures; this was almost inevitable. The monsters within the Black Divine¡¯s domain experienced rapid power growth. They might have started as First-Tier creatures when they appeared, but by the next day, they could become Second-Tier, and after some time, they might even reach the Fourth-Tier. One could only imagine the staggering number of monsters within the barrier of the Black Divine. Engaging in combat with these monsters within the barrier of the Black Divine would have been an extremely dangerous endeavor. Everyone understood this, and the major Sacred Lands were well aware of it too, which was why they had offered astonishing rewards. ¡°All esoteric arts except for the sect¡¯s core techniques has been made available.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes had narrowed slightly as he had contemplated the reward mechanism he had just seen. The danger had been real, but so had the benefits. This time, the major Sacred Lands hadn¡¯t been playing around; they had been using rewards and righteousness to motivate you to slay monsters. All sorts of heavenly treasures and earthly materials, many of which had only been heard of but never seen by many Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, had been listed in the rewards. As long as one could safely return from the barrier of the Black Divine, they might not have become incredibly wealthy, but they could certainly have improved their cultivation level significantly. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze pondered deeply. The Dream Shadow Master had been at the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm back then, and his martial arts level had been unquestionable. It should have reached the level of the top-tier sect¡¯s core techniques, such as the current Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword. But the Strange Heart Realm was filled with treacherous dangers, and obtaining the Dream Shadow Stone from there wouldn¡¯t have been much easier than going to the barrier of the Black Divine. ¡°Do I want to go to the barrier of the Black Divine?¡± Now that he understood everything, Chen Fei felt somewhat hesitant about whether to go or not. If Chen Fei were to diligently cultivate for several decades according to the routine, he could certainly reach the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm By then, with some consolidation, he might even be able to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. But with the appearance of the barrier of the Black Divine, there was no way he could have had several decades of peaceful cultivation. Although it¡¯s said that when disaster strikes, there¡¯s someone to shoulder it, Chen Fei still hoped to have enough ability to protect himself. And this sufficient self-protection ability, at least, required reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, or even directly entering the Sun Moon Realm. With the rewards offered by the major Sacred Lands now, including many heavenly treasures and earthly materials like Heavenly Rain Flowers and Golden Purple Grass, if his power were sufficient, Chen Fei could completely accelerate his own cultivation progress. There were also those Sacred Lands¡¯ esoteric arts. By integrating several of them, Chen Fei could definitely reach the level of the core techniques of the Sacred Lands. Then, breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm would become a natural progression. ¡°Let¡¯s wait another month, first cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to Great Completion, and then we¡¯ll have the power of blood rebirth!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei suppressed the fluctuations in his heart and resumed his meditation with closed eyes. With the power of blood rebirth, Chen Fei at least had a retreat. And this retreat would provide him with the greatest assurance. A month passed in the blink of an eye. The attention of the entire Middle Continent was focused on the Ethereal Lake. Many Mountain Sea Realm cultivators had already arrived at the lake, preparing to enter the barrier of the Black Divine with their teams. And on this day, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant reach Great Completion. Inside the city of Thousand Geese, regardless of their level of cultivation, faintly, everyone heard a roar that seemed to come from ancient times. ¡¯ Chapter 776 - Chapter 776: Blood Rebirth Chapter 776: Blood Rebirth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The sound was faint, almost elusive, yet at that moment, everyone felt a sudden tightening in their chests, as if the next moment, they would all turn into a lump of flesh. Subconsciously, all eyes turned towards the Primordial Sword Sect. Within the Thousand Geese City, if anyone could make such a commotion, it was probably only him. In the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei floated in mid-air, emitting a faint glow from his body. Under the faint light, Chen Fei¡¯s flesh and bones became transparent, even the sound of blood flowing and the beating of his heart could be heard. After a moment, the peculiar phenomenon on Chen Fei disappeared, and he slowly landed on the ground. The majestic force that seemed to crush everything around him vanished in an instant, and Chen Fei¡¯s daunting aura also completely subsided. Looking at Chen Fei again, he seemed just like an ordinary person. But to discerning eyes, some subtle differences could be noticed in Chen Fei¡¯s demeanor, which set him apart from an ordinary Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. Chen Fei opened his eyes, and a flash of purple light passed through them. He looked down at his body, slowly clenched his fists, feeling a powerful force flowing within him, and his blood accelerating involuntarily. Faintly, that terrifying aura seemed to be descending upon the surroundings once again. The complete mastery of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, as described in the Blood Rebirth, was fully activated. Now, even if Chen Fei were to be struck in a vital area and crushed into pieces, he could recover in a short time. Death was definitely not an option, unless his opponent completely obliterated every part of Chen Fei¡¯s body, leaving nothing, not evena drop of blood, in which case he truly couldn¡¯t recover. For Chen Fei, ordinary physical injuries were no longer a big deal. Being slashed a few times or stabbed with a few swords was nothing to him. It was the injuries to his soul and spirit that had a greater impact on him. However, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant itself had the ability to protect the soul and spirit, and now, with the addition of the Xuanyuan Sword, ordinary attacks on his soul and spirit couldn¡¯t harm Chen Fei. ¡°In terms of safety, there¡¯s finally some assurance!¡± The only downside was that the Blood Rebirth of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant required the presence of the main soul. In other words, it was not feasible for Chen Fei to pre-separatea drop of blood and place it in a safe area. Chen Fei released his hands, and a mirror formed from Vital energy appeared in front of him, displaying his current appearance. Every time the Suppressing Dragon Elephant advances, Chen Fei¡¯s appearance changes, but this time, with the technique reaching complete mastery, there wasn¡¯t much overall change in Chen Fei¡¯s appearance. His facial features just became more defined, the change was subtle, but indeed, he became more handsome. Isn¡¯t this a bit redundant? It would have been better to just increase strength. Chen Fei waved his hand to dismiss the mirror, a hint of a smile appearing on his face. With the Suppressing Dragon Elephant reaching complete mastery, apart from activating its characteristics, it continued to strengthen both in power and defense, reaching a quite astonishing level. Those monsters on the Altar of the Thousand Feathers specialized in strength, but many of the demonic beasts were far inferior to those monsters in terms of strength. But comparing himself now to the monster he had seen about to break through before, it was likely that in pure strength alone, Chen Fei would surpass that monster. In other words, with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant at its current complete mastery level, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword or any other technique. He could simply rely on brute force to beat that monster to a pulp. ¡°The Suppressing Dragon Elephant at complete mastery level is truly astounding, it feels like a technique from beyond our realm!¡± Chen Fei remembered the skeletal cliffs full of void cracks. The stele of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant came from there, likely originating from a world beyond the Boundless Sea. Like the one where the Black Divine resides, that more advanced world? ¡°Thousands of years ago, those peak practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm who sought to ascend during the day, could that place be where the Black Divine resides?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression suddenly twitched, but this could only be considered speculation because Chen Fei couldn¡¯t confirm it. Thinking about the occasional sightings of those massive palaces in the void, there were too many secrets in the void. Unfortunately, even the strongest practitioners in the Boundless Sea, those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, wouldn¡¯t dare to venture deep into the void. Because one slip-up could mean they¡¯d never return. And if they couldn¡¯t return, they wouldn¡¯t be able to absorb enough Vital energy, ultimately leading to their demise. The strength of the Sun Moon Realm, when faced with the void, sometimes seemed a bit fragile, much like now facing the Black Divine¡¯s barrier, where they could only watch without being able to do much else. On the third day after the Suppressing Dragon Elephant reached Great Completion, Chen Fei¡¯s talent Endless Regeneration, reached the mastery level. The Vital energy absorbed from the void increased, enhancing Chen Fei¡¯s speed of cultivation and his ability to sustain prolonged battles. At this point, all the techniques Chen Fei was currently practicing had reached the mastery level, leaving only one, the Eternal Talent. Chen Fei raised his head and looked ahead. The Ethereal Lake was now accessible. With the Blood Rebirth ability, unless in extreme circumstances, Chen Fei¡¯s safety could still be assured. However, before going to the Ethereal Lake, Chen Fei wanted to try the Strange Heart Realm. Strange Heart Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness appeared on a hilltop, a faint light emanating from his brow as he scanned his surroundings. The aura of the Evil King in the distance appeared clearly in Chen Fei¡¯s perception. With a step forward, Chen Fei vanished from the spot. Half an hour later. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure flipped over, struckby a tremendous force that sent him flying backward. The murmurs in his ears had already turned into a frenzy of roars, as if they were trying to completely muddy one¡¯s consciousness. Chen Fei remained calm, a thin layer of light as delicate as a cicada¡¯s wing enveloping him. Whether it was the pollution inherent to the Strange Heart Realm or the black threads entwined by the Evil King, all were blocked by this light shield. Chen Fei glanced into the distance. None of the Evil Kings from earlier had pursued him. Only the Long-Tongue Evil continued to chase Chen Fei, relentlessly pursuing him for hundreds of miles. Two hours ago, Chen Fei ventured deep into the area where the Dream Shadow Stone was located. However, there were truly too many Evil Kings here. The Slaughter Spirit Technique couldn¡¯t completely conceal Chen Fei¡¯s soul fluctuations, making him conspicuous in the eyes of these Evil Kings. When he was still dozens of miles away from the Dream Shadow Stone, Chen Fei had no choice but to retreat. Chen Fei had already sensed the aura of a Fourth-Tier Late-Stage Evil King. Although not near the Dream Shadow Stone, it was not far either. If targeted by this Fourth-Tier Late-Stage Evil King, it would be difficult for Chen Fei to escape. Within the Strange Heart Realm, the Talent Teleportation could still be used, but its range was limited to just over a mile, a far cry from its effectiveness outside. This place was not a normal world in the conventional sense. Chen Fei suspected that perhaps the Strange Heart Realm was created by some Sixth- Tier or higher Evil King in an attempt to invade the Boundless Sea, which resulted in failure and the emergence of this special area. Regardless of the truth, Talent Teleportation was not as useful here, forcing Chen Fei to give up on the Dream Shadow Stone. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and continued running forward. An hour later, about two hundred miles away from his previous location, Chen Fei held the Xuanyuan Sword and thrust it into the head of the Long-Tongue Evil. With the eruption of the true spirit within the Xuanyuan Sword, the Long- Tongue Evil emitted a terrified scream. Then, its entire body of black mist dissipated like melting snow, leaving only a black core floating in the air. For Chen Fei now, a Fourth-Tier Early-Stage Evil King posed little difficulty. He wondered why this particular Long-Tongue Evil was so persistent in chasing him. Using a spatial grid to collect the core of this Evil King, Chen Fei exited the Strange Heart Realm. With the Heart Refinement Formation, he simply purified some of the contamination from the Evil King¡¯s core. Then, after comparing two spatial grids, a pure Evil King core appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. The peculiar core of the Evil Kings in the Strange Heart Realm was quite miraculous. Whether it was due to the rules of the Strange Heart Realm or some other reason, the cores of the Evils slain by Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be absorbed by others. Otherwise, distributing these cores to the Primordial Sword Sect would be a significant boon to their mental strength. Now, only Chen Fei could refine and absorb them himself. Unfortunately, these Evil King cores ultimately only nourished the mind, offering little benefit to the soul. However, strengthening the mind sometimes indirectly improved the soul. Thanks to the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei had never lagged behind in the cultivation of his mind and soul; it was always his accumulation of elemental power that lagged. After dealing with the Evil King core, Chen Fei found Qu Qingsheng and gave him some instructions. Then, Chen Fei found Tang Shouchang and Tang Shouchang, inquiring whether they wanted to go to the Ethereal Lake. Ning Baizheng shook his head and politely declined. The Ethereal Lake was now a slaughterhouse, and Ning Baizheng didn¡¯t want to take such a risk. Tang Shouchang hesitated. Compared to Ning Baizheng, Tang Shouchang had been practicing for a shorter time, which meant there was still room for improvement for him. Moreover, the bounties at the Ethereal Lake were so numerous that it was dizzying. To eradicate the Black Divine¡¯s barrier, the major Sacred Lands had shown everyone what it meant to be rich and powerful, revealing the profound heritage of these ancient sanctuaries. Tang Shouchang knew that with his talents, if he continued to practice steadily, he might not even break through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm in the future. But if he went to the Ethereal Lake, as Ning Baizheng feared, he might not be able to come back at all. By then, it wouldn¡¯t be a matter of realm or not; he would simply cease to exist. ¡°I¡¯ll go!¡± Tang Shouchang gritted his teeth, then looked at Chen Fei and clasped his hands. ¡°I may trouble Brother Chen in the future!¡± Tang Shouchang didn¡¯t fully understand Chen Fei¡¯s combat power, but just from seeing the Monster King Leixie Tiger, he could tell a lot. Chen Fei was definitely much stronger than many early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. ¡°No need for such formality, let¡¯s watch out for each other.¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. Regardless, Tang Shouchang was still in the Mountain Sea Realm, and he could always lend a hand in various situations. Chen Fei never thought he could navigate the Black Divine¡¯s barrier alone. Even the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t dare to make such a claim. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Five days later, Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang appeared at the Ethereal Lake, where a massive palace complex stood outside the Black Divine¡¯s barrier. Outside the palace complex, a bustling market had sprung up, selling all the necessities for Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. Chen Fei even saw many Evil Kings disguised as humans mingling among them. Inside the Mission Hall, the atmosphere was lively as everyone searched for suitable teammates. With the Qianyuan Sword at his waist and the Shadow Lock Bow in his left hand, Chen Fei, in order to make others aware of his capabilities, had intentionally enlarged the body of the Shadow Lock Bow. Charging head-on was out of the question. Within the Black Divine¡¯s barrier, Chen Fei only intended to stay behind and shoot a few cold arrows from a distance. Chapter 777 - Chapter 777: The Sovereign of the World Chapter 777: The Sovereign of the World Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Shadow Lock Bow obtained from Ling Shourong came with a corresponding Shadow Lock Bow Technique. The level of the Shadow Lock Bow Technique was not considered high; within the Mountain Sea Realm, it could only be regarded as an ordinary legacy. The key point was that what Chen Fei obtained was still an incomplete version. Chen Fei integrated the Shadow Lock Bow Technique into his previous archery skills, practicing intermittently, and eventually mastered it to a state of Great Completion. If it were the complete Shadow Lock Bow Technique cultivated to Great Completion, its power would naturally have been remarkable. However, what Chen Fei acquired was incomplete, so despite rapidly accumulating proficiency, its power inevitably diminished significantly. Chen Fei did not seek out other archery techniques to compensate for the shortcomings of the Shadow Lock Bow Technique. The essence of the Shadow Lock Bow Technique lay in speed and confusion. In Chen Fei¡¯s hands, he completely transformed the Lock Shadow Technique according to his own characteristics. With formidable physical strength, Chen Fei¡¯s archery emphasized great momentum and strength. Of course, arrow speed was indispensable in archery techniques, a point Chen Fei did not neglect. He even incorporated some of the concepts from the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, imparting the Shadow Lock Bow Technique with a portion of thunderous power. Having various techniques at the pinnacle of perfection, and with these techniques reaching extremely high levels, modifying and practicing an ordinary-level archery technique could indeed be considered simple. Many times, techniques converge despite their different paths, with various weapons merely serving as different means of release. ¡°I¡¯ll go gather some information.¡± Tang Shouchang said softly to Chen Fei as he looked at the situation inside the mission hall. Chen Fei nodded. After Tang Shouchang left, he approached the counter in the mission hall. Behind the counter, various tasks and their corresponding rewards were clearly displayed. Just over a month ago, it wasn¡¯t like this. At that time, the tasks were straightforward: kill monsters, and based on the number killed, receive corresponding rewards. But after more than a month, much had been discovered within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, leading to the emergence of various tasks. The top-ranked task was to find the true hiding place of the Black Divine. Previously, everyone thought that once inside the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, the Black Divine¡¯s location would be clear. But upon entering, they found themselves unable to locate the true position of the Black Divine amidst the relentless onslaught of various monsters. Clearly, within the barrier, the Black Divine was the most powerful entity. Yet, inexplicably, the Black Divine chose to remain a shadowy figure, never showing themselves. This might slightly affect the efficiency of the Black Divine¡¯s efforts to restore their true essence. However, from another perspective, it was incredibly safe for the Black Divine. The entire Black Divine¡¯s Barrier spanned hundreds of miles in diameter. While individuals from the Mountain Sea Realm could enter it, they lost their ability to fly within the barrier. Yes, within the barrier, all rules were dictated by the Black Divine. Inside, individuals from the Mountain Sea Realm were rendered unable to fly. Not only were they unable to fly, but even their speed and the power of their techniques were greatly diminished, as if in an instant, individuals from the Mountain Sea Realm had been reduced to the level of Aperture Tempering realm. It was as if there were a massive shackle, binding everyone and every monster within the barrier. They could sense the shackle, but they couldn¡¯t break free from it, couldn¡¯t shake it off. Of course, this applied to both humans and monsters within the barrier. The strength of the monsters inside was also diminished, placing both sides in a relatively fair state. However, it was only a relative fairness. The monsters within the barrier still received enhancements from it. Under similar circumstances, they would be slightly stronger than both humans and regular monsters. After being sealed for thousands of years, the Black Divine seemed to have changed from their former ambition to dominate the world upon entering the Boundless Sea. Instead, they became cautious. Within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, individuals from the Mountain Sea Realm were reduced to the power level of Aperture Tempering realm, effectively expanding the area of hundreds of miles. Moreover, monsters would occasionally appear within it, making exploration of the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier extremely challenging. Over the course of more than a month, Chen Fei had been gathering information from the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier. Knowing the rules within the barrier, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t too surprised. After all, in the Black Divine¡¯s Domain, individuals were directly suppressed to the level of ordinary people. Now, having the power of Aperture Tempering realm within the Mountain Sea Realm was already considered a good outcome. Aside from the top-ranked task of finding the Black Divine¡¯s hiding place, there were various other tasks available. There were tasks to destroy barrier nodes, tasks to clear specific areas, and even tasks targeting specific monsters; the options were plentiful. Back in those days, within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, several major Sacred Lands had already seized control of a territory. Though not extensive, spanning only a few square miles, it was still deemed a highly successful move. To maintain control over this territory, there used to be a permanent presence within the mission panel, rewarding participants on a daily basis, with rewards granted every ten days. Once the ten-day period had elapsed, participants could choose to exit the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier directly and collect their rewards from the mission hall. If they opted to continue guarding rather than claiming rewards, the rewards would accumulate, and the daily reward share would increase. Within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, this territory was practically a target for monsters. However, relying on the major Sacred Lands and a large number of individuals from the Mountain Sea Realm, they managed to hold their ground. Moreover, this territory used to expand outward continually. Any monsters encountered along the way were swiftly dealt with, and the formation masters within the Sacred Lands used to set up formations to prevent new monsters from emerging. The Black Divine used to condense such a large barrier, leveraging certain rules within the Boundless Sea. While major Sacred Lands had existed in the Boundless Sea for thousands, even tens of thousands of years, though unable to manipulate rules like the Black Divine, they could still utilize formations to restore order, albeit barely. Ultimately, in that world, it was a matter of humans and monsters adapting to the rules. They had been doing it for far too many years. Gradually encroaching upon the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier with formations, forcing out the true form of the Black Divine, would naturally be the ideal scenario. If they couldn¡¯t force it out, then continuing to advance step by step and eventually occupying the entire Black Divine¡¯s Barrier would also be a good strategy. However, Chen Fei had absolutely no interest in taking on this task. Looking at it now, guarding the area didn¡¯t seem too difficult. But upon closer consideration, one could understand just how dangerous this task truly was. The monsters within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier either remained still or, once provoked, would undoubtedly unleash their full force to break through the area and return it to the Black Divine¡¯s control. The major Sacred Lands naturally understood this logic. On the mission panel, there were many reconnaissance tasks, all focusing on exploring towards the boundaries of safe zones. If any situation arose, an immediate report would result in quite substantial rewards. Aside from these special tasks on the mission panel, there was also the conventional task of killing monsters. Anyone could take on this task, and the reward would be based on the number of monsters slain. After a brief glance, Chen Fei withdrew his gaze. The situation here was not much different from the information he had received earlier. Nowadays, it¡¯s about finding a relatively reliable team and entering the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier together to execute tasks. To obtain sanctuary techniques, Chen Fei looked at the requirements. At the very least, one needed to slay ten early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters or three mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters to exchange for an inheritance. Of course, if one had the capability to slay a late-stage Fourth-Tier monster, they could directly obtain a sanctuary technique. This was tempting for many late-stage practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm, especially those from ordinary sects. They didn¡¯t need to focus solely on late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters; targeting mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters made things much easier. As for the signature techniques of several major Sacred Lands, this reward option wasn¡¯t available before. Now, it unexpectedly appeared, albeit only half of the complete inheritance. Moreover, the requirements were stringent, demanding the slaying of one hundred early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters to obtain these partial signature techniques of the major Sacred Lands. One hundred kills for a partial sanctuary signature technique didn¡¯t seem worthwhile no matter how one looked at it. Chen Fei agreed that it wasn¡¯t worth it. With that quantity, he could exchange for several sanctuary supreme techniques. By integrating them together, he might even be able to create a sanctuary signature technique. As for late-stage practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm, even slaying one hundred early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters was difficult to achieve and might even lead to retaliation resulting in death. After all, within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, flight was impossible, making it very easy to be surrounded. In such situations, quantity became incredibly useful. This was also why the major Sacred Lands called upon practitioners from all over the Middle Continent to come here. Within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, conditions were harsh, but even early-stage practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm could play a significant role here. This mission hall was established jointly by the major Sacred Lands, while several miles away from the main hall was where the Monster Kings gathered. Humans and monsters inevitably had their differences, but this time, they had to join forces to eradicate the Black Divine. However, cooperation didn¡¯t mean they would enter and leave the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier together. Currently, they were just setting aside their past grievances to ensure they didn¡¯ t attack each other and focused on dealing with the Black Divine and the monsters. Therefore, Chen Fei could see people transformed into Monster Kings in the outer market, but inside the mission hall, he couldn¡¯t see any Monster King. In less than fifteen minutes, Tang Shouchang returned. ¡°Currently, there are over a dozen teams recruiting inside the hall. Four of them are led by late-stage practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm, nine are led by mid-stage practitioners, and the remaining ones are comprised of early- stage practitioners banding together,¡± Tang Shouchang whispered from the side. Mid-stage practitioners leading teams were the most numerous, while those led by late-stage and early-stage practitioners were the least. This aligned with Chen Fei¡¯s previous speculations, as late-stage practitioners were naturally scarce, with many already belonging to fixed teams. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As for early-stage practitioners banding together, it seemed somewhat risky, which explained why there weren¡¯t many such teams. Chen Fei pondered for a moment. While having a late-stage practitioner in the team might provide added safety, it could also attract more danger, as they might become targets for the monsters within the barrier. Eliminating teams led by early-stage practitioners was the first consideration. Though they might not easily become targets, once targeted, they were even more vulnerable than those led by late-stage practitioners. ¡°Among the nine teams led by mid-stage practitioners, excluding those gathered by sects, which ones remain?¡± Chen Fei looked up at Tang Shouchang. ¡°There are still three left,¡± Tang Shouchang understood Chen Fei¡¯s implication and subtly gestured towards three directions. Chapter 778 - Chapter 778: Moon Rises Over the Sea Chapter 778: Moon Rises Over the Sea Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If it¡¯s a gathering of sects, with a large number of people and big objectives, it¡¯s actually less flexible than a small team. Chen Fei followed the direction Tang Shouchang pointed to and glanced back and forth among the three teams a few times before heading towards one of them. Zhao Ruizheng stood inside the mission hall, his eyes slightly closed, seizing every moment to cultivate and elevate his cultivation. At the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, with six Divine Palaces, he was just one step away from the late stage of the realm. Zhao Ruizheng was willing to come to the Ethereal Lake precisely because of the rich rewards here, enough to propel him directly to the next level. Once he stepped into the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, both his strength and status would be incomparable. Therefore, Zhao Ruizheng was willing to take this risk. Zhao Tianyue, Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s half-sister from the same father but different mother, was at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, with three Divine Palaces. The two were the strongest warriors the Zhao family had ever seen. Being the strongest also meant that whatever assistance the Zhao family could provide had already reached its limit, leaving the rest to their own abilities. Zhao Tianyue looked around and immediately spotted Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang walking towards them, especially sensing Chen Fei¡¯s aura of three Divine Palaces, which brought a hint of smile to Zhao Tianyue¡¯s face. As for Tang Shouchang beside him, with two Divine Palaces, it was also decent, not the newly broken through Mountain Sea Realm type. Tang Shouchang walked behind Chen Fei, sensing the aura of Chen Fei¡¯s three Divine Palaces. Even though he had known for a few days, he still felt a sense of awe. For others in the Mountain Sea Realm, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s three Divine Palaces wouldn¡¯t evoke much reaction. But Tang Shouchang knew when Chen Fei had broken through. In just a few short years, Chen Fei had traversed the progress that would have taken other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators over a hundred years. Although Chen Fei had demonstrated extraordinary talent by being able to kill two Mountain Sea Realm cultivators right after breaking through. The speed at which he had converted this talent into cultivation was astonishing. Sensing Chen Fei and the others approaching, Zhao Ruizheng, who had been cultivating with closed eyes, suddenly opened his eyes and looked towards Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang. ¡°Is your team recruiting members?¡± Chen Fei stood in front of Zhao Ruizheng and asked with a cupped hand. ¡°Yes, we want to gather two early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators to enter the Black Divine Barrier together and complete the mission.¡± Zhao Ruizheng nodded, his gaze pausing for a moment on Chen Fei¡¯s towering Shadow Lock Bow before earnestly sizing up Tang Shouchang. ¡°If you two are interested in joining our team, you¡¯re more than welcome. However, before formally joining, we need to get to know each other briefly.¡± Zhao Ruizheng said in a serious tone, retracting his scrutinizing gaze. ¡°Naturally!¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. The simplest way for cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm to get to know each other was to exchange a few moves. The Black Divine Barrier was a place of life and death crisis. If there was not a clear understanding of each other¡¯s strength among teammates, they might falter at crucial moments. ¡°Both of you, please!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s agreement, a hint of smile appeared on Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s face. With a gesture of his right hand, the four of them then left the mission hall together. A moment later, in a mountain range a hundred miles away from the mission hall. Zhao Tianyue floated in mid-air, holding a slender sword and smiling at Chen Fei and the others. ¡°Then let me go first.¡± Since Tang Shouchang had the weakest cultivation among them, he didn¡¯t hesitate and flew forward, bowing to Zhao Tianyue. ¡°Please,¡± Zhao Tianyue nodded, putting away the smile on her face and speaking softly. Although she had one more Divine Palace than Tang Shouchang, they were both at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, so the difference in their realms was only slight. The true extent of their combat power could only be revealed through actual combat. ¡°Here I come!¡± Tang Shouchang uttered a low shout, raising his Cloud Breaker Blade and swiftly bringing it down. As Tang Shouchang¡¯s blade descended, it seemed to split the entire sky in half. In an instant, the heavens and earth reversed, yin and yang became indistinguishable, and the sun and moon ceased to exist! ¡°Clang!¡± A piercing collision sound tore through this atmosphere. Zhao Tianyue wielded the Frost Moon Sword, thrusting it at the weak point of the Cloud Breaker Blade, blocking Tang Shouchang¡¯s move. Although she didn¡¯t break his move, Zhao Tianyue managed to easily block Tang Shouchang¡¯s blade. Tang Shouchang remained composed, retracting his Cloud Breaker Blade and immediately launching another swift attack. Since it was a mutual understanding, while not going all out, they at least needed to showcase their own characteristics. At this moment, Tang Shouchang had showcased the intricacies of his swordsmanship one by one, and Zhao Tianyue couldn¡¯t respond as effortlessly as she did in the first move. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough!¡± Less than fifteen minutes later, Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s voice rang out. Tang Shouchang timely sheathed his Cloud Breaker Blade and returned to his original position. There were no major surprises. Tang Shouchang¡¯s impression on Zhao Ruizheng was that of an ordinary early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator¡ª not weak, but not particularly strong either. But this was normal; the majority of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators from sect backgrounds were like this. Truly outstanding talents were mostly recruited by top powers, or even sacred grounds. Where would they be found roaming outside? Zhao Ruizheng turned to look at Chen Fei, with his three Divine Palaces and being a rare archer. Zhao Ruizheng hadn¡¯t expected any surprises. The rarity of archers didn¡¯t necessarily equate to strength. As long as Chen Fei had comparable strength to Zhao Tianyue, that would be sufficient in Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s view. With this team of four, they could smoothly carry out missions in the Black Divine Barrier and receive rewards. Chen Fei took down his towering Shadow Lock Bow from his back and approached Zhao Tianyue, bowing to her from three miles away. Tang Shouchang looked at Chen Fei¡¯s long bow, a slight twitch appearing at the corner of his eye. In the few years of knowing Chen Fei, Tang Shouchang had never seen him use a bow and arrow. Yet, unexpectedly, Chen Fei brought out his bow and arrows upon arriving at the Ethereal Lake. Could Chen Fei really pass Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s test like this? ¡°Please!¡± ZhaoTianyueexclaimed. ¡°Please!¡± An arrow was placed on the Shadow Lock Bow, and Chen Fei aimed it at Zhao Tianyue. The arrow was crafted by Chen Fei himself, using materials from the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s monster¡¯s Wolf Tooth Club. Although the Wolf Tooth Club was crudely made, its material was excellent. With just a bit of refinement, the arrow¡¯s quality became outstanding, making the most out of the materials. Seeing Chen Fei ready, Zhao Tianyue shifted her right foot back slightly, creating ripples as she vanished from her original position, swiftly lunging towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze lifted slightly. Zhao Tianyue¡¯s figure didn¡¯t come straight at him; instead, she rapidly changed positions in mid-air. If one¡¯s eyesight wasn¡¯t keen enough and their archery skills weren¡¯t proficient, they might not even be able to lock onto her. ¡°Boom!¡± The bowstring emitted a loud vibration, and behind Chen Fei, a huge sonic boom cloud appeared, the arrow long gone. To make use of his immense strength with the bow and arrow, after the Black Divine descended upon the Ethereal Lake, Chen Fei focused on refining the Shadow Lock Bow. For this purpose, Chen Fei once ventured out of Thousand Geese City and slew a fourth-rank dragon snake thousands of miles away. This dragon snake had occasionally revealed its presence near Thousand Geese City in recent years, but it ceased to appear once Leixie Tiger appeared in Thousand Geese City, causing terror. Chen Fei decided to kill this king of monsters that had threatened Thousand Geese City several times to further enhance the Shadow Lock Bow. The main direction of enhancement for the Shadow Lock Bow was its draw weight, significantly increasing the difficulty of drawing the bowstring. ¡°Clang!¡± With a resounding explosion, Zhao Tianyue¡¯s figure appeared in mid-air, and she deflected the arrow with a sword strike. However, she was also driven backward involuntarily by the immense force. Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. With his cultivation, he could clearly see the Frost Moon Sword in Zhao Tianyue¡¯s hand trembling slightly. Not only the Frost Moon Sword but even Zhao Tianyue¡¯s body was affected by the immense force, causing her figure to waver. Zhao Tianyue looked at Chen Fei with some surprise. She hadn¡¯t expected her footwork to be deciphered so easily, and she was astonished by the terrifying power contained within the arrow. Before she could completely dissipate the power within her, Zhao Tianyue saw Chen Fei once again raise his bow and set another arrow. In the next moment, another massive sonic boom cloud appeared behind Chen Fei. Zhao Tianyue¡¯s expression changed slightly. Though the arrow hadn¡¯t reached her yet, she already felt a tremendous threat surging towards her. With no time to change her stance, Zhao Tianyue could only utter a low shout and thrust her sword forward. A cold moon rose behind Zhao Tianyue, beneath which was an endless sea. ¡°Moon Rises Over the Sea!¡± ¡°Clang!¡± Another sharp explosion resounded as Zhao Tianyue deflected the incoming arrow. This time, Zhao Tianyue didn¡¯t retreat, but the trembling of her right arm holding the sword became even more pronounced. Meanwhile, the power that hadn¡¯t been dissipated earlier, combined with the immense force from the previous arrow, wreaked havoc within Zhao Tianyue¡¯s body, severely affecting her control over her own body. Zhao Tianyue furrowed her brow tightly, about to forcefully suppress the anomaly within her using a secret technique when she heard Zhao Ruizheng appear in front of her. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough.¡± Zhao Ruizheng said, looking at Chen Fei with a smile on his face. In just two arrows, Zhao Ruizheng had already gauged Chen Fei¡¯s strength. It wouldn¡¯t be accurate to say that Chen Fei completely overwhelmed Zhao Tianyue; after all, it was just a simple sparring match, and Zhao Tianyue had also been somewhat careless at the beginning, leading to a misstep followed by more mistakes. But the archery skills displayed by Chen Fei indeed impressed Zhao Ruizheng. Having such an archer in the team might yield unexpected results in the unique environment of the Black Divine Barrier. Tang Shouchang stood aside, looking at Chen Fei, his eyes blinking. Wow, even with a bow and arrow he¡¯s never used before, they have such power. If he used a sword, how much more powerful would he be? Are all geniuses so unreasonable? Various thoughts crossed Tang Shouchang¡¯s mind, but he didn¡¯t show a hint of it on his face. Regardless, with Chen Fei stronger, he would be safer in the Black Divine Barrier. Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang officially joined Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s team. Without recruiting any more Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, the four of them took a brief rest. The next morning, they arrived directly at the Black Divine Barrier. Chen Fei stood on the ground, looking up at the barrier ahead. The black light curtain almost reached the sky. Even before stepping inside, they could feel the vast and heavy atmosphere. Mountain Sea Realm shouldn¡¯t be like this, but after the Black Divine manipulated the rules, the boundary displayed was indeed much stronger than ordinary formations. ¡°Enter!¡± Zhao Ruizheng shouted lowly, stepping in first. Zhao Tianyue followed closely behind, with Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang following suit. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Passing through the black light curtain felt like squeezing into a mass of dense mud. The next moment, a heavy force suddenly pressed down on Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei involuntarily bent his knees. After a moment, he managed to straighten up. Looking around, darkness stretched into the distance, like a primordial beast opening its mouth, waiting to devour its prey. This area was now a safe zone, but just a few miles away lay a place where monsters roamed freely. There was no order, only strength and weakness. Chapter 779 - Chapter 779: Dragon Pool and Tiger Den Chapter 779: Dragon Pool and Tiger Den Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and assessed himself. His cultivation remained unchanged, still at the level of the three Divine Palaces of the Mountain Sea Realm, but the operation of his essence, energy, and spirit seemed slower than before. It was as if a force was hindering the flow of power within his body. With a light flick of his right finger, a burst of primal energy flashed and disappeared, leaving a fine hole in the ground. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. If this were outside the barrier, the hole created by that flick would have reached a depth of over a hundred meters, but now it was barely a dozen meters deep. Not only had there been some changes in the materials within the Black Divine Barrier, but more crucially, the attack power had directly weakened. This applied not only to primal energy and mental techniques but also to the sheer strength of the physical body. As a result, the Monster King would not gain a significant advantage within this Black Divine Barrier. The comparison of strength among everyone, whether in the Boundless Sea or within the Black Divine Barrier, remained the same. As for the Black Divine Barrier, such rules not only prevented those at the level of the Sun Moon Realm from entering but also ensured that regardless of the number of individuals at the Mountain Sea Realm or the Monster King¡¯s level, they could not disrupt the Black Divine Barrier from within. ¡°No wonder those at the Sun Moon Realm are unwilling to enter; for them, it¡¯s like entering a tiger¡¯s den.¡± Chen Fei raised his head. The Sun Moon Realm possessed an absolute advantage over those below the Fifth-Tier. Once they dissipated their origin and stepped into the Black Divine Barrier, no matter how strong their martial arts comprehension, there were limits to what they could achieve. If there were slightly more monsters, they could easily be overwhelmed, which was a highly probable scenario. Chen Fei recalled how, when the Black Divine had just entered the Boundless Sea, it was overwhelmed by those from the Sun Moon Realm who came one after another. The rule in the Boundless Sea that limited the upper limit of power was a restriction for both humans and monsters, but in a way, it also served as a form of protection. Zhao Ruizheng glanced back at the team and saw that Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang had already adapted to the changes within the barrier. He whispered, ¡°The safe zone is still expanding. Let¡¯s not hunt monsters for now. We¡¯ll guard the perimeter of the safe zone for a day before deciding.¡± Chen Fei and the others nodded in agreement, without any objections. This had been discussed before they entered. With numerous monsters within the Black Divine Barrier and Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang being here for the first time, it was prudent to guard the boundary for a day first and engage in a few skirmishes with the monsters to adapt. Guarding the perimeter also came with mission rewards. Although the monsters around the safe zone had been cleared out several times by other Mountain Sea Realm warriors, new ones would still emerge. At this time, warriors guarding the boundary were needed to repel or even kill these monsters. Naturally, the monsters killed belonged to the warriors, so the rewards for guarding the boundary were not insignificant. If one stayed for a sufficient amount of time, the rewards could be quite substantial. However, one couldn¡¯t stay within the Black Divine Barrier for too long. After observing for a period of time, it was determined that one could stay for a maximum of twenty days before needing to leave the Black Divine Barrier, or else their spirit would be directly contaminated by the Black Divine. This was something even the warriors themselves couldn¡¯t detect; it was only discovered by those powerful individuals from the Sun Moon Realm after leaving the Black Divine Barrier. Therefore, pioneering the Black Divine Barrier was actually quite dangerous for the Mountain Sea Realm warriors. Many issues had been discovered in the past month or so. Of course, the Black Divine Barrier wasn¡¯t safe now either. During the pioneering phase, many monsters hadn¡¯t yet reached the Fourth- Tier, making them relatively easy to kill. Now, after more than a month had passed, the easily killable monsters had been mostly wiped out, leaving behind only tough opponents. Obtaining lucrative rewards was no longer as simple as it was a month ago. Thus, each option had its pros and cons, depending on everyone¡¯s individual choices. Zhao Ruizheng and his group arrived at the outer perimeter of the safe zone in the northeast comer, now surrounded by a towering wall. Within the barrier, whether it was monsters or practitioners, none could fly, thus the significance of the wall became apparent. This wall was not constructed of bricks and stones but rather of several spiritual treasures connected together. Even now, the major holy sites were continuously refining this type of spiritual treasure. With just one requirement: sturdiness. The foundations of the major holy sites were truly profound; they could refine spiritual treasures without any pressure whatsoever. According to current trends, as the safe zone expanded, the wall would become longer and longer. Until it encompassed the entire Black Divine Barrier. Zhao Ruizheng and his group ascended the wall, immediately seeing the scene outside. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze showing a hint of seriousness. If the inside of the wall still carried a trace of vitality and dynamism, then outside the wall, it was completely silent. Not only silent, but there were also peculiar fluctuations of spirits rippling through it. These spiritual fluctuations were all residual souls wandering between heaven and earth, something that couldn¡¯t be felt in the Boundless Sea before but now, after being extensively absorbed by the Black Divine Barrier, became immediately apparent. Faintly visible, one could even see many faces drifting by, along with incomplete bodies wandering around. But when you looked closely, they all disappeared, as if everything was just an illusion. ¡°No need to pay attention to those residual souls, but if any clear and visible ones appear, they need to be eradicated.¡± A person appeared in front of Zhao Ruizheng and his group. Judging by his attire and the late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivation, he was one of the supervisors of this section of the wall, to some extent serving as the temporary commander of Zhao Ruizheng and his group. ¡°Elder!¡± Zhao Ruizheng and his group saluted. ¡°It¡¯s still some time before the residual souls transform into monsters, and even when they do, they¡¯re very fragile, easily killed with a single blow,¡± Zhao Tianyue questioned. ¡°Yes.¡± Luo Xiaofeng nodded, his voice deep. ¡°That was the case before, but recently, there have been new changes in the barrier. These residual souls sometimes don¡¯t directly transform into monsters but instead become ¡®Evil Monsters ¡®, and they appear as Fourth-Tier entities.¡± ¡°Evil Monster?¡± Zhao Ruizheng and his group were surprised; they hadn¡¯t heard of this before. ¡°It was just discovered in the past few days. If you¡¯re planning to leave the city, the gatekeepers will also inform you,¡± the supervisor added. Luo Xiaofeng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he looked at the scene outside the wall, murmuring, ¡°This barrier has been constantly changing, seemingly adapting to the rules of our Boundless Sea.¡± His expression was grave, and the longer he stayed within the barrier, the heavier the oppressive feeling became. Even though Luo Xiaofeng would go out for a trip every ten days, the gloominess still lingered in his heart, unable to be dispelled. The problem wasn¡¯t with Luo Xiaofeng¡¯s spirit; the main issue lay with the Black Divine Barrier. Here, practitioners could clearly perceive the power possessed by the Black Divine. Zhao Ruizheng and his group exchanged glances, but remained silent. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave this section of defense to you. If you¡¯re proficient in formations and can expand the area outward, that would be even better!¡± Luo Xiaofeng turned to Zhao Ruizheng and his group, a slight smile on his face, then headed towards other positions. His task was to patrol the area and prevent any accidents from occurring. ¡°Nowadays, being able to set up purification arrays is the best,¡± Zhao Tianyue said with a hint of envy in his eyes. Purification arrays were the formations set up within the city walls, capable of preventing the Black Divine Barrier from absorbing residual souls, and preventing monsters from being born within such areas. However, the purification array was a Fourth-Tier formation, and among Fourth-Tier formations, it was considered extremely difficult. Most practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm were proficient in several formations, varying in skill level. But besides having a profound foundation, only those with sufficient depth could quickly grasp it. Other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm would have to spend a significant amount of time learning it to possibly master it. Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency in formations was quite average; he only knew a few simple formations. However, with the panel, even the most complex formations could be simplified for Chen Fei to learn. Therefore, Chen Fei obtained the complete set of methods to learn the purification array yesterday and successfully simplified it. However, to truly be able to set up the purification array, even with the panel simplifying the process, Chen Fei would still need several months. After all, this was an advanced Fourth-Tier formation. Chen Fei was just being cautious. If the situation within the Black Divine Barrier remained stable several months later, he would specifically come in to set up the formations. There was nothing quite as satisfying as setting up formations compared to fighting and killing. Although the purification array conflicted with the entire Black Divine Barrier, every rune had to be meticulously placed to avoid being impacted by the Black Divine Barrier. But compared to the countless monsters in the mountains, it was undoubtedly much easier. This was the power of knowledge! Chen Fei and his group dispersed, each monitoring a section. If there were any issues, they would immediately alert the others. Chen Fei looked at the residual souls outside the city wall, sometimes gathering, sometimes dispersing. He could see the faces of many old and young, even many residual souls showing intense emotional changes. In this world, there was no concept of reincarnation; there were only powerful practitioners seizing bodies or reincarnating using their own soul. Seizing bodies had its drawbacks; it was nearly impossible to surpass the original realm unless one found a body with exceptional aptitude. However, at least memories were preserved, without the mysteries of fetal development. On the other hand, soul reincarnation inevitably involved a stage of memory loss, and whether one could reawaken memories later was a major question. The advantage was that there was no barrier between the soul and the body, and aptitude was excellent from the initial stage. Many practitioners approaching death often chose soul reincarnation. However, this method was not guaranteed to succeed; in fact, failure was the most common outcome. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze from outside the city wall and conjured several illusory figures, instructing them to keep watch while he closed his eyes and began practicing the purification array. The normal way to practice the purification array was to condense runes and connect tens of thousands of them flawlessly. But Chen Fei simplified it; his method involved sketching the runes with his soul, which could improve his proficiency. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Learning the purification array early would reward him with knowledge. After a few hours, the light inside the Black Divine Barrier began to dim. As the sun set in the Boundless Sea, night fell within the barrier as well. Chen Fei suddenly opened his eyes, sensing the thickening aura of silence outside the city wall. The faces of the residual souls, once showing a range of emotions, now all twisted into grimaces of hatred. The aura of evilness accumulated, layer upon layer, surging towards the city wall. Chapter 780 - Chapter 780: Are You Using This To Test Me? Chapter 780: Are You Using This To Test Me? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei stood up, a barrier of elemental force appearing outside his body. These lingering souls collided with the barrier, sliding off to both sides. A glow emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, revealing that these lingering souls had only intensified in malevolence, seemingly without further alteration. Accompanied by the lingering souls, a black mist surged into the safety zone, where the purifying formation emitted a faint glow. Faint murmurs echoed in his ears, but such a situation was nothing to Chen Fei, who had experienced many such scenarios within the Strange Heart Domain. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± A deep shout suddenly came from behind and to the side. Chen Fei paused slightly, turning to look in that direction. A figure approached from afar, wearing an expression of anxiety. ¡°Hurry, your act of killing a disciple from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect has been exposed. Now, members of the sect are coming to arrest you!¡± The figure gradually became clearer in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes¡ªit was his master, Feng Xiupu! ¡°The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect?¡± A memory suddenly flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Right, he had killed a disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, Shen Dingyan. The sect had been covering for him all this time, which was why he hadn¡¯t been in trouble until now. Has the matter of killing Shen Dingyan been discovered? I should have covered all my tracks. It shouldn¡¯t have been discovered! Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered as he glanced around. Was this his master¡¯s courtyard? He looked into the distance and could vaguely see the scripture pavilion within the sect. ¡°Don¡¯t look anymore, hurry, let¡¯s go. Leave here first. We¡¯ll come back when we have the chance!¡± Feng Xiupu rushed forward anxiously, grabbing Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder, intending to pull him away from the scene. Chen Fei furrowed his brow, a strange feeling rising in his heart. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect¡ªsuch a distant memory. And wasn¡¯t the sect no longer called by that name? Just as this thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind, a large group of people suddenly appeared in the distance, dozens of them looming faintly. ¡°Where is Chen Fei? Surrender now, or do you want me to break through the gates of your Primordial Sword Sect!¡± A thunderous shout echoed, terrifying aura spreading all around. A tremendous force gripped Chen Fei¡¯s heart tightly, as if at any moment, his organs would be crushed by this force. ¡°Chen Fei, run!¡± Feng Xiupu shouted at Chen Fei, then turned to rush toward the people from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. As Chen Fei watched the scene unfold, a mixture of worry and fear surged up, occupying all his thoughts. His eyes involuntarily turned crimson. Then, Chen Fei exploded with all his might, charging straight toward the people from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. He aimed to slaughter every member of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, even to storm their sect¡¯s gates! ¡°The night falls, and yet, there¡¯s still the phenomenon of soul impact!¡± A voice suddenly resounded. Chen Fei¡¯s mouth didn¡¯t move, but the voice unmistakably belonged to him. As the voice fell, a golden light appeared in the air. Below, whether it was Feng Xiupu, the members of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, or even Chen Fei, who was currently wielding the Qianyuan Sword furiously, all froze in place. Within the golden light, another Chen Fei appeared, calmly observing below. With a casual wave of his hand, the scene below shattered instantly. When Chen Fei opened his eyes again, he was still atop the city wall, surrounded by black mist and lingering souls. There was no sign of Feng Xiupu or the members of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. As for the Chen Fei whose eyes had turned crimson just now, he wasn¡¯t the real Chen Fei but rather a projection created by the soul impact. This was a more sophisticated form of attack than directly dragging someone into an illusion. In the Mountain Sea Realm, both the mind and soul had various methods of protection. Almost all techniques in the Mountain Sea Realm had similar means of defense, varying only in their level of proficiency. Moreover, the souls in the Mountain Sea Realm instinctively resisted any abnormal phenomena. It was extremely difficult to drag someone into an illusion without their awareness. The subtle manipulation, like the one just now, creating a projection of a person and gradually pulling you in, was akin to boiling a frog in warm water. Unbeknownst to you, your soul became ensnared in the illusion, and then it was at the mercy of the illusion. Chen Fei, protected by the barriers of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the Xuanyuan Sword, sensed the Evil and dispelled it almost immediately. Despite many events occurring in the illusion just now, in real time, it was only a moment. As Chen Fei turned to look at Tang Shouchang beside him, about to speak to alert him, his expression suddenly froze. A figure formed from the black mist ahead, faintly revealing Chen Fei¡¯s silhouette. Once the figure took shape, it began to unleash a technique. With purple light dancing and thunder roaring, though not loud, the profoundness of the technique was clearly displayed¡ªit was the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword. As the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword technique began, the figure froze in place. Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly. This figure didn¡¯t seem to pose any threat at all; it was purely composed of black mist. However, this black mist instantly recognized the techniques Chen Fei had learned, which was quite impressive. Chen Fei looked up towards the depths of the barrier, where darkness prevailed. Even if the Black Divine above the Sixth-Tier had dissipated its origin, leaving only the Fourth-Tier ability, the powers it possessed were not something ordinary people could guess. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze, about to disperse the black mist ahead, when the figure moved again. Stepping forward, the figure manifested hundreds of illusory forms from all directions, demonstrating the Thousand Illusions Sky Travel technique. But after this step, the figure froze once more. Chen Fei frowned as he observed the scene before him. Whether it was the previous Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword or the current Thousand Illusions Sky Travel, both were extremely authentic. Not only authentic, but the proficiency seemed to be on par with Chen Fei¡¯s current level. In other words, the two sets of techniques manifested by the figure had almost reached the level of Great Completion. As this thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, a sword shadow appeared behind the frozen figure. The sword¡¯s body was engraved with mountains, rivers, and vegetation. However, as soon as the sword shadow appeared, it shattered directly, causing even the figure to disintegrate. Not only the figure, but even a large portion of the black mist ahead dissipated. Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly. Was this the activation of a trace of the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit? But with this kind of power, leaning towards evil, if it truly activated the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword, it would be one life for another. The surrounding black mist continued to surge, filling the gap left by the dissipation, and the dispersed figure reappeared. Chen Fei didn¡¯t deliberately shatter the figure. At this moment, he faintly guessed the purpose behind the figure¡¯s appearance, but he couldn¡¯t be sure yet. The figure exuded an ancient aura, and the shadow of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant appeared, but once again, the figure froze. The techniques displayed¡ªBloodline Origin Shadow Technique, Shadow Lock Bow Technique, Teleportation, Domain Suppression, Sword Mastery¡ªall were not only manifestations of Chen Fei¡¯s current abilities but even showcased his talents one by one. However, without exception, they all froze in place after the first move. The only technique that didn¡¯t freeze was the Endless Regeneration that the figure was currently employing! Because of the recent surging of the black mist and the appearance of the illusion, the Black Divine had gained mastery over all of Chen Fei¡¯s abilities. From this alone, one could perceive the terror of the Black Divine, or rather, the vast difference in essence between the two. And now, as the figure continuously employed the Endless Regeneration, a mysterious aura began to emerge in the surroundings. The figure¡¯s continuous use of the Endless Regeneration, from being far inferior to Chen Fei moments ago to now surpassing him, and if Chen Fei¡¯s perception was correct, the mysterious aura surrounding them was the enlightenment of the Endless Regeneration. Yes, at this moment, the figure was teaching Chen Fei how to cultivate the Endless Regeneration! At this point, the figure¡¯s role and purpose suddenly became clear. Why did the figure freeze immediately after employing other techniques or talents just now? It was because all those techniques and talents had been cultivated by Chen Fei to Great Completion. Great Completion meant there was no further room for improvement, so the figure naturally had nothing more to teach Chen Fei. Only the Endless Regeneration, which Chen Fei had only mastered to a state of Perfection, could still be taught by the figure! Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, indifferent to the enlightenment drifting around him. The Black Divine is kindly teaching you insights into techniques and talents¡ª would you feel tempted or not? Combining his own understanding of the Endless Regeneration, Chen Fei could see that the insights provided by the figure were not false but rather the genuine next step in his cultivation path. In this regard, the Black Divine did not deceive. But precisely because of this, Chen Fei felt a sense of terror upon deeper reflection. Humans and beasts entered the Black Divine¡¯s barrier to slay monsters, seeking to destroy the Black Divine¡¯s domain. Yet, the Black Divine wanted to teach humans and beasts how to cultivate? This was a complete paradoxical relationship, something that couldn¡¯t possibly happen. But the insights were genuine, indicating that the Black Divine¡¯s intentions were something deeper. Before coming to the Black Divine¡¯s domain, there had been no mention of such a thing. Even if some secrets were concealed in the Mountain Sea Realm, there were no secrets that could remain hidden forever. Eventually, they would be exposed. Unless this was a recent experiment by the Black Divine, much like how those lingering souls gathered together, no longer transforming into monsters but forming something sinister. All of these were the Black Divine¡¯s responses to the attacks of humans and beasts, constantly adapting solutions. Beasts sought to elevate their cultivation by continuously tapping into their own bloodlines, reverting to their ancestral forms. Humans, however, face bottlenecks due to the level of comprehension of their techniques and the progress of their talents. Many in the Mountain Sea Realm have remained stagnant for decades, even hundreds of years, ultimately growing old and dying without hope of reaching higher martial realms. Now, with a figure like this providing insights into the path ahead, would you choose to ignore it altogether, or would you find yourself unable to resist getting drawn in? The Black Divine undoubtedly harbors ill intentions, and there must be traps within, but how many can resist the opportunity for immediate breakthrough right in front of them? Perhaps just absorbing a bit wouldn¡¯t hurt, right? Chen Fei waved his hand, dispersing the figure in front of him. As for the insights around him, Chen Fei didn¡¯t take a single one. Other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm were trapped in bottlenecks due to insufficient comprehension. But Chen Fei didn¡¯t have such troubles. He didn¡¯t face any bottlenecks; he was still in possession of the three Divine Palaces. His only hindrance was the insufficient time to accumulate enough elemental energy. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With the cultivation of the Endless Regeneration, Chen Fei could reach Great Completion within a year. He had no need for the Black Divine to show him the way. The surrounding insights dissipated, and Chen Fei was about to go find Tang Shouchang and the others when the black mist around him suddenly surged violently. Chen Fei¡¯s expression immediately turned vigilant, but what appeared in front of him wasn¡¯t an attack; it was the enlightenment of the Endless Regeneration. If the amount of enlightenment just now was one, now there were three times as much. Do you want to absorb it? Chapter 781 - Chapter 781:1 Want Your Temptation Chapter 781:1 Want Your Temptation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After refusing once, they actually increased the amount? In this other Mountain Sea Realm, rejecting insights into a technique once already required firm determination, as feeling stuck at a bottleneck without progress was too unbearable. Knowing that the insights given by the Black Divine were flawed, but sometimes if the temptation was too great, many in the Mountain Sea Realms were likely to waver, even take risks. Chen Fei remained expressionless, continuing to disperse the black mist with a wave of his hand, dissipating all insights related to talents around him. Chen Fei stood still, watching the black mist churn. In less than a moment, that inexplicably mysterious feeling emerged once again. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes, this time the amount of insight directly reached the position of six. At this moment, let alone how other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators would react to this situation, Chen Fei himself, with his own system, felt a slight fluctuation in his emotions. Had this Black Divine mastered the habits of humans? Or rather, understood the nature of sentient beings. Facing temptation without being moved, either the tempting object was not needed, or the item was needed but the chips were not enough yet. As long as the chips were enough, there was nothing that couldn¡¯t be bought. Chen Fei1 s gaze returned to calm, and another palm dispersed the black mist. And in the blink of an eye, the insights unexpectedly increased again, reaching the level of twelve. Chen Fei frowned slightly. If he were to absorb this amount of insight, he estimated he could directly save over a month of labor. For other cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realms, this wasn¡¯t just a month, but decades, or even longer. Chen Fei raised his hand, just about to continue dispersing the black mist, when suddenly his palm paused. In the depths of his consciousness, a voice told Chen Fei that if he continued to disperse the black mist, those insights would not appear again. Chen Fei looked at the insights around him, feeling somewhat tempted, but the proficiency that could be cultivated in just over a month wouldn¡¯t sway him too much. Still, it was somewhat regrettable to let these insights disappear like this. It was inevitable that these insights were poisonous, but what if the poison could be removed? At this moment, within two spatial grids, attacks were stored, serving as Chen Fei¡¯saceinthehole. To use the spatial grid to detoxify, Chen Fei first needed to clear out the spatial grid and also require d the poison from the insights as a reference. With a light tap of his right foot on the ground, the Heart Refinement Formation enveloped these insights within it. Using the power of his soul to set up the Heart Refinement Formation, Strange Heart Stones were no longer necessary. With Chen Fei¡¯s current realm, the Ninefold Heart Refinement Formation was almost completed in an instant. The Heart Refinement Formation emitted a faint glow, but there was no trace of foreign objects within the insights. The Heart Refinement Formation was not omnipotent; it was initially more focused on heart deception. It was powerless against the insights deliberately created by the Black Divine. The array under Chen Fei¡¯s feet dispersed, and as he looked at the surrounding insights, his gaze deepened in thought. Chen Fei didn¡¯t necessarily have to absorb these insights; just over a month¡¯s time was nothing. But if he could absorb these insights without any loss, wouldn¡¯t that be better? Moreover, after absorbing these insights, would there be an opportunity to absorb insights like this every night within the Black Divine¡¯s boundary? Currently, Chen Fei only possessed the ¡°Endless Regeneration¡± ability and had not yet reached the state of Great Completion. However, as long as this mission succeeded, apart from the sect¡¯s foundational techniques, he should be able to exchange for other techniques. When the time comes to integrate into the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, theproficiency will inevitably decrease, and that¡¯s when the opportunity to absorb insights will arise! Chen Fei possessed an interface, and the growth of his understanding of techniques was several times, or even tens of times, greater than that of other cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realms. However, it still took several years to cultivate a technique. Several years might seem short, but in the current world, with opportunities available, one could naturally cultivate as fast as possible. It was to avoid a situation where when a real disaster struck, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t even have the strength to resist. After pondering for a moment, a sword shadow appeared behind Chen Fei, with mountains, rivers, and vegetation engraved on its golden blade, the Xuanyuan Sword. As the Xuanyuan Sword appeared, a golden ripple spread out, causing the surrounding black mist to disperse instantly. Even within those insights, one could faintly see black filament-like substances moving, resembling parasites. But soon, these black substances disappeared, as if they were either expelled or concealed themselves. Chen Fei glanced at the insights condensed from the vitality of heaven and earth around him, then looked into the distance. The Sacred Land Sun Moon Realm once said that the current Black Divine was in a state of slumber, and all the changes within the boundary were subconscious responses of the Black Divine. With such subconscious responses, so many changes have emerged within the boundary. If the Black Divine truly awakens, it¡¯s likely that every cultivator in the Mountain Sea Realms would be directly annihilated by the Black Divine. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and formed a sword seal with his right hand. In the next moment, thirty-six illusory Xuanyuan Swords appeared behind Chen Fei. Each illusory Xuanyuan Sword was connected end to end, forming a circle that enveloped Chen Fei within it. Confirming that the Xuanyuan Sword could deter the contamination within the insights was sufficient for Chen Fei. The next step was to truly force out this contamination. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and the surrounding insights surged toward him. However, Chen Fei did not directly absorb these insights. Instead, he let these insights enter the illusion of the first Xuanyuan Sword. Chen Fei intended to use the true spirit within the illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword to slay this contamination. As the insights truly entered the Xuanyuan Sword, the entire illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword trembled violently, and the contamination within the insights silently dissipated. The sword light from the Xuanyuan Sword just now had made the contamination visible. Now, with direct contact with the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword, the result was self-evident. The insights condensed from the vitality of heaven and earth flowed through the illusions of the thirty-six Xuanyuan Swords one by one, and even after that, they still needed to pass through the Xuanyuan Sword condensed by Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual consciousness. The tremors were most pronounced in the illusion of the first Xuanyuan Sword, while towards the later ones, only slight vibrations remained. A single illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword was not enough to slay all the contamination within the insights because the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword condensed within the illusion was too sparse. However, thirty-six illusions of the Xuanyuan Sword were completely sufficient, as there were no disturbances at all when the insights passed through the latter part of the Xuanyuan Sword formation. Chen Fei had already prepared himself earlier; if even thirty-six illusions of the Xuanyuan Sword were insufficient, he would directly condense the maximum of fifty. If even fifty illusions couldn¡¯t completely eradicate the contamination, then Chen Fei would have no choice but to give up. It was just a shortcut, one that Chen Fei could choose to take or not. Compared to other cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realms, Chen Fei had too many paths to choose from. There was simply no need to stubbornly persist here. As the insights flowed through the Xuanyuan Swords and entered Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, he didn¡¯t immediately absorb them. Instead, a Dragon Elephant manifested, opening its mouth to swallow these insights. The Dragon Elephant had the power to suppress and subdue spirits. Even though the Xuanyuan Swords hadn¡¯t sensed any issues just now, Chen Fei still wanted to use the Dragon Elephant as the final safeguard. As the Dragon Elephant swallowed the insights without any disturbance, a hint of smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. He confidently absorbed the insights of Endless Regeneration. With his eyes slightly closed, the Xuanyuan Sword surrounded him. The insights regarding Endless Regeneration had all been filtered out. The first illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword trembled slightly and dissipated silently. Then all thirty-six illusions of the Xuanyuan Sword disappeared, and Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes. On his interface, the insights of Endless Regeneration had risen a notch, advancing him another step closer to the state of Great Completion. Glancing around, Chen Fei teleported to where Tang Shouchang was. He noticed that Tang Shouchang had only recently broken free from the illusion, but there were no insights into techniques around him. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. Were these insights into techniques not given to every cultivator in the Mountain Sea Realms? Suddenly, Chen Fei remembered the mental illusion that appeared before the insights emerged. Because of the protection of the Xuanyuan Sword, as soon as that illusion appeared, Chen Fei sensed that something was amiss and immediately broke free. So, was that illusion a test? By swiftly passing the test, were the insights granted as a reward? ¡°Brother Tang, are you alright?¡± Chen Fei whispered. ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡± Tang Shouchang forced a weary smile. Breaking free from that illusion had consumed a considerable amount of his mental energy. ¡°Go check on Captain Zhao and the others.¡± Chen Fei instructed, then disappeared on the spot, with Tang Shouchang following closely behind. In just a moment, they spotted Zhao Tianyue. Compared to Tang Shouchang¡¯s fatigue, Zhao Tianyue seemed much better. Chen Fei glanced at the jade hairpin in Zhao Tianyue¡¯s hair¡ªit was a spiritual treasure. However, there was no fluctuation of techniques around Zhao Tianyue. Such fluctuations, even if dispersed or absorbed, would linger for a moment. Upon seeing Chen Fei and the others arrive, Zhao Tianyue understood their intentions without much ado and hurried in the direction of Zhao Ruizheng. Within a few steps, the three of them saw Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s figure. At the moment, there was a special aura of vitality surrounding Zhao Ruizheng, and his expression seemed somewhat hesitant. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. Had Zhao Ruizheng passed the test? ¡°Brother, what¡¯s going on?¡± Approaching closer, Zhao Tianyue suddenly noticed the peculiar aura of vitality around Zhao Ruizheng, carrying a mysterious and enigmatic atmosphere. Yet, Zhao Tianyue couldn¡¯t discern what it represented. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Zhao Ruizheng sighed and dispersed the insights into techniques around him with a wave of his hand. It was almost self-evident that these insights must have traps, but Zhao Ruizheng couldn¡¯t bear to give them up just now. However, after trying various methods, Zhao Ruizheng couldn¡¯t extract the traps within these insights. In such a situation, how could he dare to absorb them? A moment later, Chen Fei and his group appeared in the outer hall of the task hall, reporting the scene that had just occurred within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier. As they were speaking, another team hurried over, also to report the same incident. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s group wasn¡¯t the first to report this incident, but they still received a reward in the end. The task hall welcomed reports from all teams because this was the first occurrence within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier. Any report that could provide additional details held value. In the task hall, Chen Fei looked at the jade ruler in his hand. It was considered a spiritual treasure, albeit the lowest-tier one, possessing only durability without any other characteristics. At this moment, a mark coalesced on the jade ruler, representing the slaying of a Fourth-Tier early-stage monster and the contribution points gained. Chapter 782 - Chapter 782: The Same Side Chapter 782: The Same Side Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Not only did Chen Fei receive this reward, but Tang Shouchang and the other two did as well. Such intelligence could fetch such a reward; it had to be said that several Sacred Lands had truly invested heavily to eliminate the Black Divine. Or perhaps, if the Black Divine could be slain, the several Sacred Lands probably wouldn¡¯t bat an eye even if they were to exhaust various resources within their sects to do so. Resources could be replenished later; as long as the Black Divine was resealed, or even slain, those several Sacred Lands would still be sacred. And as long as they were Sacred Lands, the future resources they should have would still fall into their hands. They understood this very clearly, so naturally, they had no regrets. If they weren¡¯t generous, those in the Mountain Sea Realms wouldn¡¯t strive hard. Moreover, these treasures of heaven and earth or martial arts manuals were not even as important as children. This perspective and vision were still present in the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei and the others did not immediately enter the Black Divine¡¯s barrier but waited inside the mission hall. An hour later, a piece of news emerged from the mission hall, concerning the illusions and martial insights that had appeared within the barrier after nightfall. After gathering reports from various sources, the mission hall finally organized the situation within the Black Divine¡¯s barrier properly. The test of illusions was a trial. If one could swiftly pass it in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, then martial insights would appear. If the passage through the illusions was too slow, then nothing would manifest. In the mid to later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, as long as one passed the trial, the temptation of martial insights would emerge. The higher one¡¯s own realm, the more martial insights they would receive. As one late-stage practitioner of the Sacred Land Mountain Sea Realm put it, the martial insights presented to him were enough to fully comprehend the sect¡¯s foundational martial arts. What a temptation it was! If one could thoroughly comprehend the foundational martial arts of the Sacred Land, it meant that the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm was within reach, with breakthroughs almost devoid of significant difficulty. After a period of consolidation, there would be hope to advance to the Sun Moon Realm. Though the probability of a breakthrough remained low, compared to other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, at least there was now hope for a breakthrough. For practitioners at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm in other top-tier forces, even if they fully comprehended their sect¡¯s martial arts, breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm would be nearly impossible; this was the disparity in martial arts. Of course, the practice of the Sacred Land¡¯s foundational martial arts was extremely arduous. Even within the Sacred Land, only a few could truly comprehend them fully. One can imagine the temptation faced by that late-stage practitioner of the Mountain Sea Realm when presented with such an opportunity, but ultimately, no one dared to truly absorb those insights. There¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Anyone bold enough to absorb them would face unpredictable consequences in the end. However, this was only the first occurrence of these martial insights within the Black Divine¡¯s barrier. In the future, if the Black Divine¡¯s barrier sensed that no one was absorbing these insights, it would surely continue to change. If the temptations increased and the Black Divine exposed all its traps, how many practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, who could firmly refuse like they were doing now, would remain? To eradicate this Black Divine¡¯s barrier, absolute strength was not the only requirement; unwavering faith was also indispensable. Once they were certain that nothing would happen as long as they didn¡¯t absorb those insights, Chen Fei and the others stepped back into the Black Divine¡¯s barrier and returned to the original city wall, continuing to monitor the situation outside the city. Chen Fei gazed into the distance, occasionally hearing the faint roar of monsters, but there were no monster attacks on this section of the city wall. Several hours passed in the blink of an eye, and the sun rose again, illuminating the dim environment within the barrier. The jade ruler in his sleeve trembled slightly, and Chen Fei took it out, noticing that the contribution points on it had increased slightly. They hadn¡¯t reached a single mark yet because there hadn¡¯t been any combat; simply guarding the city wall for a day would require about ten days to accumulate contribution points equivalent to slaying a Fourth-Tier monster. So, if luck was on their side, perhaps standing on the city wall for a month would earn them contribution points equivalent to killing three early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters. Three contribution points weren¡¯t considered low and could be exchanged for generous rewards at the mission hall. It was very suitable for Mountain Sea Realm practitioners who were unwilling to engage in battles outside. However, those who had ownership of the city walls had actually experienced several fierce battles, but recently, the number of monsters attacking the city walls had decreased. Zhao Ruizheng and Zhao Tianyue appeared, summoning Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang before them. Having spent a day adapting to the situation within the Black Divine¡¯s barrier, Zhao Ruizheng had already decided to venture out to search for monsters. Guarding the city wall was too slow, and in a place like the Black Divine¡¯s barrier, there was no such thing as an absolutely safe area. It was better to acquire enough contribution points early and leave. Chen Fei shared the same thoughts as Zhao Ruizheng. It was evident since last night that the Black Divine¡¯s barrier was constantly changing; guarding the city walls was too slow. It was possible that they hadn¡¯t accumulated enough contribution points yet when a significant change occurred in the Black Divine¡¯s barrier. ¡°We¡¯ll head to the Stone Forest Canyon later. It¡¯s the closest to us, and although the monsters have been cleared out several times, they still appear occasionally due to the terrain. We can start killing monsters there!¡± Zhao Ruizheng glanced at Chen Fei and the other two, whispering softly. As the team leader, Zhao Ruizheng was probably the most familiar with the Black Divine¡¯s barrier. After all, he had to be responsible for his own life and couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang had no objections. The Stone Forest Canyon had few monsters, and new ones often appeared, which was perfect for them. After a brief rest, Chen Fei and his companions hurried towards the direction of the Stone Forest Canyon. Unable to fly and with their speed reduced to the level of Aperture Tempering realm, they had to remain vigilant along the way and couldn¡¯t sprint freely. Consequently, it took them half an hour to cover the forty-plus miles. Chen Fei looked up ahead, where two steep peaks stood on either side, revealing a canyon entrance several meters wide. The canyon was shrouded in black mist, making it impossible to see what lay inside clearly. However, they could faintly sense the presence of monsters lingering within. Before the arrival of the Black Divine, this area had been covered in water for hundreds of miles around. But now, within the entire Black Divine¡¯s barrier, except for a few places, water was nowhere to be seen. Not only was there no water, but various rugged peaks also appeared within the barrier, making it impossible to associate them with the ethereal lakes that had existed before. ¡°We¡¯ll lure the monsters out and kill them!¡± Zhao Ruizheng had no intention of venturing deep into the canyon. With the canyon shrouded in black mist and visibility low, their minds and souls were both suppressed, and their perception range was limited. As Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s voice fell, he began to mobilize the qi and blood throughout his body, and a vibrant blood aura began to spread towards the canyon. Normally, monsters also possessed intelligence. But the monsters within the Black Divine¡¯s barrier were an exception because they were formed using various fragments of souls. Although their strength reached the fourth rank, they lacked intelligence compared to even wild beasts. At least wild beasts would flee when in danger, but monsters, once provoked, would fight relentlessly to the death! Therefore, by using blood aura as bait, sometimes monsters would rush directly towards them. Chen Fei held the Shadow Lock Bow in his left hand, a faint glow emanating from his brow as he gazed towards the canyon. The power of the Heavenly Eye was also suppressed within the barrier. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and the range of his black- and-white vision seemed to widen slightly compared to last night. This sensation was as if the suppression of Chen Fei by the Black Divine¡¯s barrier had lessened slightly. No, the suppression was still as strong as ever, but was there a slight blessing from the barrier? Chen Fei paused in confusion at his own speculation. The Black Divine¡¯s barrier only bestowed blessings upon monsters, not humans in the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze faltered slightly, and in his mind, he suddenly recalled the insights he had absorbed last night. Because he had absorbed those insights, did the Black Divine¡¯s barrier, to some extent, regard Chen Fei as its own? ¡°Absorbing insights has this kind of benefit?¡± Chen Fei was somewhat surprised, but upon further thought, it seemed quite reasonable. After all, which practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm could resist temptation? If they absorbed those insights, they would fall directly into the hands of the Black Divine. To escape, they would be like those fanatics in the Black Divine¡¯s domain. And those who exchanged items with the Black Divine couldn¡¯t even leave the Black Divine¡¯s domain. Back then, even when the Black Divine was sealed, it could still manipulate everyone. Now, this barrier was completely under the control of the Black Divine. Even if it was dormant at the moment, if one fell into its trap here, there would be no possibility of resistance. It was possible that one¡¯s thoughts and soul had gradually been changed without one¡¯s knowledge. When the time comes to jointly slay monsters, wouldn¡¯t it be easier for these people to suddenly betray their teammates and gain some blessing from the barrier? Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Meanwhile, within the Stone Forest Canyon, drawn by Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s blood aura, a nearby monster suddenly rushed out. Silent and stealthy, in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, ripples emanated from the position where the monster¡¯s feet tread, absorbing all movements and sounds within. Moreover, its body seamlessly blended with the black mist, deceiving the perception of the Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. It was fortunate that it was daytime; if it were nighttime with low visibility, it would be difficult to detect any anomalies until the monster approached closely. Chen Fei drew his bow and nocked an arrow, his sharp aura locking onto the monster directly. Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei somewhat surprised. He hadn¡¯t even sensed the monster yet, but Chen Fei had already noticed it? ¡°Do you want to attack, or should we lure out more?¡± Chen Fei directly responded to Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s confusion. Now that they were a team of four, Chen Fei naturally had no need to hide anything. ¡°Directly attack!¡± Zhao Ruizheng nodded and said firmly, ¡°In the future, if there are monsters hostile to us, you can attack them directly without asking me!¡± ¡°Got it!¡± Chen Fei nodded, and in the next moment, the arrow left the Shadow Lock Bow and flew straight into the Stone Forest Canyon. ¡°Boom!¡± With a muffled sound, in Chen Fei¡¯s vision, the head of the monster was pierced directly by the arrow, shattering instantly. Its body, propelled by its momentum, froze mid-air before crashing onto the mountain path ahead. Before the two sides even met, this early-stage Fourth-Tier monster had its head blown off. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Zhao Ruizheng and the others heard the commotion and waited for the monster to emerge from the canyon. Meanwhile, Chen Fei watched as the monster in his field of vision, even without its head, struggled to stand. Three arrows in succession, slicing through the air, emitted sharp whistling sounds. ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± The arrows made intimate contact with the monster¡¯s body, and in the blink of an eye, the monster¡¯s body was already torn apart. Chapter 783 - Chapter 783: Heavenly Eye Scroll Chapter 783: Heavenly Eye Scroll Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhao Ruizheng and two others tightly gripped their weapons, their eyes fixed on the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon, waiting for the appearance of the monster. Especially Tang Shouchang, his expression grave. Compared to the other three, Tang Shouchang knew his strength was the weakest, and he had never encountered the creatures inside the barrier. Zhao Ruizheng and Zhao Tianyue had accompanied other teams before, slaying monsters. After understanding part of the situation inside the barrier, the two decided to lead their own team to gain more contribution points. ¡°Where is the monster now?¡± Zhao Tianyue asked quietly when Chen Fei stopped shooting arrows. Chen Fei looked into the canyon. The vitality of the monster was strong, especially within the barrier, where its vitality was extremely resilient. However, after being bombarded by Chen Fei¡¯s four arrows, its body had already been severely damaged, and even though its vitality was strong, it had completely lost its breath at this moment. Just as Chen Fei was about to speak, he saw a burst of light emanating from the monster¡¯s body, as if attracted by something, and it flew straight out of the Stone Forest Canyon. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s lack of response, Zhao Tianyue was about to ask him, but suddenly noticed movement at the entrance of the canyon. She quickly went on guard, only to find a burst of light flying out. Zhao Tianyue was taken aback. This was the unique light that appeared after killing a monster. Could it be that the monster just now was already dead? Was the rank of the monster too low? Was it not even at the Fourth-Tier? So it was killed by Chen Fei¡¯s arrows? A series of doubts flooded Zhao Tianyue¡¯s mind. Not only Zhao Tianyue, but Zhao Ruizheng also looked somewhat surprised when he saw the light. Only Tang Shouchang seemed to accept the fact that Chen Fei had killed the monster with a few arrows faster than anyone else. Although Tang Shouchang also knew how exaggerated it was to kill a Fourth-Tier monster with just a few arrows. As the light flew closer, the four of them felt a slight tremor in the jade rulers in their sleeves. The light split into four in mid-air and entered each of their jade rulers. Zhao Ruizheng looked at the increased contribution points on the ruler, his brows furrowing slightly. He had only received a small part of the light, but even this small portion had noticeably boosted the contribution points on the ruler. Obviously, it was a Fourth-Tier early-stage monster. Zhao Ruizheng turned to look at Chen Fei, his eyes flickering with surprise, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face. With such a powerful archer in the team, how could Zhao Ruizheng not be delighted? Compared to the simple tests they had done before, Chen Fei¡¯s current combat power far exceeded expectations. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang also glanced at the rulers, noticing a slight increase in contribution points, instantly understanding the rank of the monster. The jade ruler not only recorded contribution points but also automatically monitored the surrounding situation, hence it had its own rules for distributing credit. Just now, Zhao Ruizheng attracted the monster by stimulating its blood and gained a portion of the contribution points. As for Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang, they could be considered as staying on guard in place, but in reality, they didn¡¯t contribute much to killing the monster. Therefore, they only gained a small fraction of the contribution points, while the majority went into Chen Fei¡¯s jade ruler. According to the principle of fair distribution, this was the rule originally established by the team. Of course, there were other ways to distribute credit, which entirely depend ed on the choice of each team. Zhao Tianyue glanced at Chen Fei with a hint of dissatisfaction. During the previous test, she had been suppressed by Chen Fei¡¯s arrows, and she felt she had been careless and didn¡¯t dodge. Now, unexpectedly, Chen Fei had shown such strength in slaying a Fourth-Tier early-stage monster, leaving Zhao Tianyue with no chance to regain some prestige. ¡°This Fourth-Tier early-stage monster seems to be lacking in wisdom,¡± Chen Fei said in a low voice, thinking about the situation just now. Normally, when creatures suddenly come under attack, their instinct is to evade, but the subconscious reaction of that monster was to continue attacking. ¡°These monsters only have the instinct to kill, so they are extremely reckless, butthat doesn¡¯t mean they¡¯re easy to deal with,¡± Zhao Ruizheng chuckled softly upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. When truly engaged in close combat, facing an opponent who is fearless and only wants to attack you relentlessly, one can understand what kind of feeling that is. Chen Fei nodded and said,¡± Shall we continue to use blood and energy to attract the monsters out?¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s lure out the monsters near the entrance of the canyon first, and then we can gradually move deeper.¡± Zhao Ruizheng nodded, beginning to intensify the stimulation of blood and energy in his body. They had been somewhat reserved before because they needed to let Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang familiarize themselves with the monsters, so they couldn¡¯t act recklessly. But now, with a monster being forcibly killed by Chen Fei before even revealing itself, they understood the means Chen Fei possessed, so they could naturally loosen some restrictions. It would be best if they could attract two or more monsters at once. This way, when the monsters charged at them, everyone could experience the monsters¡¯ characteristics up close. After all, throughout the entire barrier, monsters often lived in groups. Encountering a single monster alone wasn¡¯t very probable. If they did encounter a wave of monsters, at least they wouldn¡¯t panic and would have some basic psychological preparation. Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s blood and energy, like a flickering flame in the dark night, flowed into the Stone Forest Canyon, instantly attracting more monsters. A faint light flickered at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s brow. In his field of vision, ripples spread out in concentric circles within the Stone Forest Canyon, indicating the monsters¡¯ movement and causing disturbances in the black mist. Drawing his bow and nocking an arrow, as soon as a monster appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sight, the arrow had already collided with its monstrous body. Attacking monsters with arrows didn¡¯t necessarily require actually seeing them. Under the heavenly eye, even without directly seeing the monsters, Chen Fei could make rough predictions based on the disturbances in the black mist and the limited terrain he observed within the Stone Forest Canyon. A rough three-dimensional map appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. So as soon as the monster showed itself, it was hit directly by the arrow. This wasn¡¯t a coincidence but rather the anticipation of an archer. The attacked monster was completely engulfed in the black mist, causing a disturbance. Chen Fei¡¯s three-dimensional map in his mind became more detailed based on the collision of the mist with the surrounding terrain. ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s right hand seemed to transform into a blur as four arrows, each resembling a shooting star, pierced through the black mist. The monster emitted a loud roar, then fell silent abruptly. A burst of light tore through the black mist and flew out from the canyon, appearing before Chen Fei and the others. Zhao Ruizheng and the other two couldn¡¯t help but blink. In such a short time, another Fourth-Tier early-stage monster had been slain? The light divided into four parts again, with Chen Fei still taking the lion¡¯s share, Zhao Ruizheng getting a portion, and Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang getting a small share. Chen Fei didn¡¯t lower his bow and arrow because another monster had been attracted by Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s blood and energy and was rushing towards the entrance of the canyon. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei lowered his Shadow Lock Bow because no monsters had emerged from the depths of the canyon for a while. In just a moment, Chen Fei had slain another Fourth-Tier early-stage monster, adding to the two from before, making it a total of three Fourth-Tier early- stage monsters. Chen Fei had claimed the majority, equivalent to the contribution from two additional Fourth-Tier monsters. This speed of gaining contribution points was outrageous. What¡¯s more, those Fourth-Tier early-stage monsters hadn¡¯t even stepped out of the Stone Forest Canyon, yet Chen Fei had effortlessly slain them with his bow and arrows. In other words, Zhao Ruizheng and the others hadn¡¯t even seen what the monsters looked like throughout the entire process, yet they still received contribution points. Zhao Ruizheng stimulated his blood and energy, while Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang simply held their weapons tightly without doing anything. As Zhao Tianyue looked at Chen Fei again, if she had a hint of reluctance at the beginning, now she couldn¡¯t help but feel it even more strongly. There weren¡¯t many archers in the Mountain Sea Realm, but few didn¡¯t mean none. In the Mission Hall, Zhao Tianyue had seen a few. But none of those archers had the efficiency in killing like Chen Fei. Those monsters weren¡¯t cabbages that could be easily handled. But now, at least for those three monsters, they had been truly handled, unable to resist at all, and they hadn¡¯t even seen a person. ¡°The monsters at the entrance should be cleared out. If we want to continue killing monsters, we must go deeper,¡± Zhao Ruizheng said as his blood and energy stopped fluctuating. This simple method of gaining contribution points made Zhao Ruizheng somewhat uncomfortable. But inexplicably, this feeling also made it hard for him to resist being immersed in it. Earning contribution points by lying flat? Such treatment had never been heard of before! ¡°Shall we enter the canyon now?¡± Tang Shouchang asked softly. ¡°Not yet. Let¡¯s wait a moment longer.¡± Zhao Ruizheng shook his head. ¡°Those monsters have a habit of actively filling in some empty spaces. There might be new monsters approaching the entrance of the canyon soon.¡± Half an hour later, Chen Fei once again killed a Fourth-Tier early-stage monster. The contribution points on Chen Fei¡¯s jade ruler were now close to five points. With a little over five points of contribution points, Chen Fei could exchange for a Sacred Land¡¯s ultimate technique, further advancing his main cultivation method. If he didn¡¯t want to exchange for techniques, Chen Fei could continue to accumulate contribution points and exchange them later for heavenly treasures to enhance his cultivation. The rewards exchanged in the Mission Hall this time included heavenly treasures that could greatly enhance cultivation, requiring a vast amount of contribution points, while the Sacred Land¡¯s ultimate techniques were available at lower contribution point thresholds. Techniques like these were priceless for those who didn¡¯t possess them. But for the Sacred Lands, while techniques couldn¡¯t be considered low in value, they were reusable. When heavenly treasures were rewarded, once they were exchanged, they were gone. But with techniques, they could be continually rewarded to others. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Now, with the Black Divine Barrier here, to some extent, the Sacred Lands also intended to spread techniques, slightly boosting the strength of the Mountain Sea Realm. In the end, techniques were static. Obtaining a technique was one thing, but if one lacked the talent or guidance, mastering it on their own would be incredibly difficult. The vast majority of the Mountain Sea Realm didn¡¯t have this ability. ¡°Let¡¯s go, be careful everyone!¡± Another hour passed, and still no monsters appeared at the entrance of the canyon. Zhao Ruizheng waved his hand, and the four of them cautiously stepped into the Stone Forest Canyon. Chapter 784 - Chapter 784: Splitting Heaven and Earth Chapter 784: Splitting Heaven and Earth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The entrance to the Stone Forest Canyon was narrow, but as they ventured deeper into the canyon, it became increasingly spacious. At its widest point, it was about ten meters wide. Inside the canyon, a black mist swirled, significantly reducing visibility compared to the outside. Zhao Ruizheng and his three companions didn¡¯t rush in; instead, they cautiously proceeded forward. After a quarter of an hour, they had ventured over four kilometers into the canyon, yet they hadn¡¯t seen any trace of monsters, as if the creatures inside had been completely cleared out. Furrowing his brow slightly, Zhao Ruizheng pondered. While many people visited the Stone Forest Canyon regularly, the monsters inside were often cleared out. However, the speed at which the Mountain Sea Realm cleared the barrier was fast but the rate of monster appearances wasn¡¯t slow either. Recently, everyone had noticed that they hadn¡¯t encountered any monsters below the Fourth-Tier. This wasn¡¯t because all the monsters appearing within the barrier started at the Fourth-Tier, but rather because all the newly born monsters had congregated deep within the barrier. Only when monsters reached the Fourth-Tier would they begin to venture outward. This strategy employed by the Black Divine Barrier made it increasingly difficult for both the Mountain Sea Realm practitioners and the Monster Kings to clear out monsters, yet there wasn¡¯t a better solution. Initially, the Black Divine Barrier was filled with monsters everywhere. Now, the deeper they went, the more monsters they encountered, and the stronger they became. Just now, the four of them had slain several monsters, which, in the context of the entire Stone Forest Canyon, meant nothing at all. They shouldn¡¯t have ventured over two kilometers into the canyon and still not seen a single monster. ¡°Stop, let¡¯s turn back!¡± After walking for over a mile without encountering a single monster, Zhao Ruizheng suddenly raised his hand, halting his companions, including Chen Fei. ¡°There seems to be a change in the Stone Forest Canyon. We don¡¯t need to take unnecessary risks. Let¡¯s go!¡± Though Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s soul hadn¡¯t sensed any danger for the moment, the current situation in the canyon was obviously unusual. Zhao Ruizheng didn t want to take any risks, nor did he see any need to. Chen Fei and the other two didn¡¯t object, following Zhao Ruizheng as they orderly retreated towards the entrance of the canyon. As they retreated over a mile, Chen Fei suddenly looked up, gazing into the depths of the canyon, where a slight ripple was spreading from within the black mist. Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t discern much from such a subtle ripple within the black mist, as the suppression of perception within the barrier was too severe. However, within Chen Fei¡¯s mental map, this faint ripple traced back to its source. Based on the terrain he had seen along the way, Chen Fei immediately grasped a scene over a mile away. ¡°There are a lot of monsters, run!¡± Chen Fei shouted, grabbing Tang Shouchang beside him, and dashed towards the exit of the canyon. Zhao Ruizheng hesitated for a moment, but without any hesitation or doubt, he also grabbed Zhao Tianyue beside him and rushed towards the area near the entrance of the canyon. ¡°Buzz!¡± The fluctuations of the black mist throughout the canyon became more frequent. In Chen Fei¡¯s mental map, there were at least dozens of black dots rushing towards them from behind, all of which were monsters. Ahead of these monsters were several smaller white dots, with a huge difference in size compared to the monsters and completely different running styles. Thus, the changes in the black mist they caused were also different, all of which were captured by Chen Fei in an instant. Heavenly Eye was only integrated into one kind of soul-based technique, and its tracking ability in the Mountain Sea Realm wasn¡¯t too strong. However, the ability to deduce the entire situation based on these subtle details, under the fusion of dozens of techniques in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, had already reached an extreme level. in the heavily suppressed situation of the Black Divine Barrier, it suddenly demonstrated great advantages. Of course, this deduction could only be made based on the terrain Chen Fei had seen. Creating something out of nothing wasn¡¯t possible. Although the distance of over four kilometers couldn¡¯t be traversed as exaggeratedly fast as in the Mountain Sea Realm, given the current speed of Chen Fei and his companions, it wasn¡¯t considered long. But Chen Fei and his companions were fast, yet the Mountain Sea Realm experts and monsters behind them were even faster. When they were still over a mile away from the entrance of the canyon, the pursuers caught up. The commotion from behind was too significant; Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to remind them. Zhao Ruizheng and the other two had already sensed it. Even though there wasn¡¯t much sound, the oppressive atmosphere had already surged towards them, causing Tang Shouchang and Zhao Tianyue¡¯s faces to instantly turn pale. Even Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s expression became extremely serious at this moment. If they were blocked by the monsters behind them, even he would be overwhelmed by these monsters. If there were mid-level Fourth-Tier monsters among them, he might not even feel much pain. ¡°Friends ahead, let¡¯s intercept these monsters together, or none of us will be able to escape later!¡± A voice came from behind, clearly from those Mountain Sea Realm experts being chased by the monsters. Seeing Chen Fei and his group, they couldn¡¯t help but speak out. Upon hearing the words from behind, both Chen Fei and Zhao Ruizheng didn t slow down at all but ran towards the entrance of the canyon at an even faster pace. What a joke. There were dozens of monsters behind them, and it was unclear what specific tiers they were. At this point, leaving the four of them behind would only serve to make the monsters even more satisfied, wouldn¡¯t it? Seeing that the four ahead showed no intention of stopping, Xiao Qiping and his group looked grim. The entrance of the canyon was very close, but the monsters behind them were already close on their heels. Before they could exit the canyon, they would be caught by the monsters. just as Chen Fei and his group ran out of the Stone Forest Canyon, there was a loud noise from behind, accompanied by roars. Without even sparing a glance back at the monsters, Chen Fei and his companions continued to run towards the path they came from. Facing those monsters, it wasn¡¯t just a matter of getting out of the canyon; they needed to reach the city walls at least to be somewhat safer. After running for a while longer, Chen Fei and his companions finally saw the outline of the distant city walls, which slightly eased their minds. A moment later, they stepped onto the city wall and reported the situation they encountered in the Stone Forest Canyon to Luo Xiaofeng. Whether to send someone to rescue the people they encountered earlier would be decided by Luo Xiaofeng. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s report, Luo Xiaofeng frowned slightly but ultimately sent a team to assist those people. The distance from here to the Stone Forest Canyon wasn¡¯t far, and every person rescued counted, as they were all living forces resisting the Black Divine. ¡°In this barrier, one wrong move could mean death!¡± Tang Shouchang muttered under his breath from atop the city wall. The stark contrast between how smoothly they initially killed the monsters and the terror they felt when they saw dozens of monsters swarming towards them was overwhelming, leaving them at a loss. ¡°Today¡¯s situation is rather unusual. Those people must have discovered something to be attacked by a group of monsters!¡± Zhao Ruizheng shookhis head. The Stone Forest Canyon was already considered a relatively peripheral area, where encountering so many monsters wasn¡¯t normal. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing Brother Chen noticed it early!¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei urging them to run, they might have had monsters on their tails by the time they realized something was wrong. Four or five kilometers might not seem long, but in that situation, it meant the difference between life and death. ¡°It¡¯s just luck!¡± Chen Fei waved his hand dismissively. ¡°There¡¯s no such thing as luck in situations like this.¡± Zhao Tianyue glanced at Chen Fei, the thought of sizing up each other already gone. ¡°So, what should we do next?¡± Tang Shouchang glanced at Chen Fei, feeling fortunate that he had decided to follow Chen Fei. Otherwise, even with a mid-level Mountain Sea Realm expert, they would have died here in the end. ¡°Let¡¯s stay on the city wall. We¡¯ve had some gains today,¡± Zhao Ruizheng suggested after some thought. Without understanding the situation in the Stone Forest Canyon, it was definitely not safe to go there. As for going elsewhere, it was already getting late. The Black Divine Barrier was even more dangerous under the cover of night, so it was better to stay within the safety of the city walls. ¡°Sound good!¡± Chen Fei and his companions nodded without any objections. As Chen Fei and his group remained on the city wall, those who had gone out to assist also began to return. In the crowd, someone glanced towards the direction of the city wall and then gestured in their direction. ¡°The people are back, and there¡¯s a mid-level Mountain Sea Realm expert among them.¡± Zhao Ruizheng observed the people in the crowd. Compared to when they saw them in the canyon, about half of the people hadn¡¯t returned. The outcome of those who didn¡¯t return was already evident. ¡°Will those people hold a grudge against us for not stopping? Perhaps we could¡¯ve return ed without reporting it,¡± Tang Shouchang frowned. ¡°Not reporting it is not an option. Otherwise, if even one of them returns, they could accuse us of concealing information, even if we weren¡¯t at fault!¡± Zhao Ruizheng shook his head. An hour later, Xiao Qiping and his group suddenly appeared on the city wall, bowing to Zhao Ruizheng and his group in gratitude. ¡°In the future, whenever there¡¯s anything we can help with, please don¡¯t hesitate to ask!¡± Xiao Qiping looked at Chen Fei and his group earnestly. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the timely appearance of the people who came to assist, the rest of us might not have survived.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Zhao Ruizheng waved his hand and said, ¡°At that time, we were simply not strong enough in the canyon, so we didn¡¯t dare to stay. Please don¡¯t blame us!¡± ¡°Zhao, you¡¯re being too modest!¡± Xiao Qiping¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°Given the situation at that time, it was indeed difficult for us to insist on you staying. There¡¯s no way we would blame you. You¡¯re being too hard on yourself, Zhao!¡± As Xiao Qiping spoke, he took out a fourth-tier spiritual material as a token of gratitude, but Zhao Ruizheng politely declined it. After both sides insisted for a while, Xiao Qiping eventually took back the spiritual material. A moment later, Xiao Qiping and his group left. ¡°It seems he¡¯s a person with a clear sense of right and wrong,¡± Zhao Tianyue said with a smile. Zhao Ruizheng looked at the departing figures of Xiao Qiping and his group, his brow furrowing slightly, but he didn¡¯t respond. As night fell, the entire Black Divine Barrier became extremely dark. The fragments of souls drifting outside the city walls suddenly surged with hostility, then rushed towards the position of the city walls. The night wind tousled Chen Fei¡¯s hair, and the next moment, the surrounding city walls disappeared in an instant. Looking around, Chen Fei found himself in Sea Dominion City, where Min Yanlu had fallen in battle, and the Monster King was besieging the city. The monstrous roar of the Monster King resounded through the heavens and earth, terrifying everyone inside Sea Dominion City, who trembled in fear at the overwhelming pressure. Chen Fei glanced at the Monster King, and a sharp golden light shot out from his eyes, slicing through the entire world. Both the Monster King and Sea Dominion City vanished in an instant. When Chen Fei opened his eyes again, he was still on the city wall. The surrounding black mist began to churn, and a figure appeared, beginning to manifest endless talents. Layers of insights appeared around Chen Fei¡¯s body, and a smile appeared on his face involuntarily. While other Mountain Sea Realm experts might have mixed feelings about these insights, Chen Fei eagerly embraced them all! Chen Fei waved his hand, dispersing the insights around him. To directly absorb them without maximizing their quantity would be too little! As the black mist churned around him, the figure reappeared, and the quantity of insights increased. With another wave of his hand, the figure and insights dissipated. After a moment, the insights reappeared, reaching their maximum level. Chen Fei dispersed them once more, leaving nothing behind. Thirty-six Xuanyuan Swords appeared in illusion, just like last night, connected from beginning to end. Chen Fei began to absorb the endless insights from these talents. ¡°Boom!¡± After a moment, the three Xuanyuan Swords at the forefront of the illusion turned pitch black and then disintegrated in an instant. Whether it was because the barrier considered Chen Fei as half of its own or due to other reasons, compared to yesterday¡¯s insights, the contamination contained in today¡¯s insights had increased significantly. There was no attempt at concealment anymore. As a result, after filtering out the contamination, these three Xuanyuan Sword illusions couldn¡¯t withstand it and dissipated. However, for Chen Fei, as long as he needed, he could summon the Xuanyuan Sword illusions at any time, so their disappearance didn¡¯t affect him. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only On the interface, the proficiency in the Endless Regeneration had increased by a notch, taking another step towards the Great Completion stage. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s personal cultivation, this speed of improvement was truly astonishing! But this wasn¡¯t the crucial point. Chen Fei¡¯s brow radiated light as he looked towards the outside of the city wall. Just as Chen Fei had anticipated, in his black and white vision, the distance and width he could see increased once again. The blessing of the Black Divine Barrier on Chen Fei had been upgraded! Chapter 785 - Chapter 785: Slaughter Instinct Chapter 785: Slaughter Instinct Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei lightly flicked the fingers on his right hand, and a stream of elemental energy flashed by. Feeling the power of elemental energy, Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. The suppression still existed, and the empowerment of the Black Divine Barrier did not manifest in attack power. However, soon Chen Fei¡¯s brows relaxed. The strength of those monsters, fundamentally, was not much stronger than the Mountain Sea Realm or the Monster Kings. The empowerment mostly showed in their growth rate and concealment. The Black Divine Barrier had its own set of rules. Just like how the Black Divine, in order to harness the power of faith, invaded the Boundless Sea, he had to lower his cultivation realm to the Fifth-Tier. And the Boundless Sea did not relax its restrictions on monsters and humans, preventing them from breaking through to the Sixth-Tier. Now, simulating the rules of the Boundless Sea, the Black Divine had to be impartial to some extent, at most giving some preferential treatment to monsters in certain details. ¡°If the field of view can continue to expand, it can also be considered a great bonus!¡± A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. After all, compared to other Mountain Sea Realms, Chen Fei could not only absorb insights but also see farther. What else could he be dissatisfied with? It could only be said that the True Spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword was powerful enough, and the Black Divine, unable to maintain the power of the Fourth-Tier, simply couldn¡¯t crush the True Spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword. Chen Fei closed his eyes again, beginning to cultivate his innate talent without ceasing. Although every night now brought abundant insights to absorb, Chen Fei had maintained his own cultivation habits for decades. Furthermore, even after leaving the Black Divine Barrier, Chen Fei would still need to practice his martial arts proficiency on his own. It was impossible for him to constantly watch over the Black Divine Barrier. The Black Divine Barrier underwent changes every day. Although it seemed to have formed a standoff with humans and monsters now, Chen Fei always had a feeling that this standoff wouldn¡¯t last too long. As the night receded and tranquility returned, light penetrated the barrier, making the entire structure much brighter. ¡°Yesterday, there was a wave of monsters in the Stone Forest Canyon. Today, we¡¯ll head to the Green Acorn Lake,¡± Zhao Ruizheng said, looking up at Chen Fei and the others, his voice low. ¡°Green Acorn Lake has gentle terrain, but there are many monsters. If we engage in battle, we may have to face attacks from multiple monsters at once.¡± Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang nodded without objection, but Chen Fei seemed to have something to say. ¡°Do you have something to say, Brother Chen?¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei. After yesterday¡¯s events, Zhao Ruizheng had grown increasingly appreciative of Chen Fei. Not to mention his astonishing archery skills, just being able to detect the traces of monsters ahead of him, ahead of anyone else, was incredibly important within the Black Divine Barrier. Cultivation realm was indispensable within the Black Divine Barrier; after all, it was the foundation. Whether one could kill monsters ultimately depended on whether their own strength was sufficient. However, being powerful didn¡¯t mean one could live long within the Black Divine Barrier. There were simply too many monsters inside the barrier. If one were carelessly besieged by monsters, no matter how strong their cultivation, they might end up being overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of monsters. Looking at those strong individuals in the Sun Moon Realm who refused to enter the Black Divine Barrier, their difficulty in breaking through to their original realm after dispersing their cultivation was one reason. Another reason was the possibility of being besieged by numerous monsters within the barrier. Yesterday in the Stone Forest Canyon, if it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s warning, their outcome might not have been much better than Xiao Qiping and the others¡¯, or even worse. ¡°I think we can go back to the Stone Forest Canyon today.¡± Chen Fei said after some thought. ¡°Yesterday, the monsters surged out of the canyon. There must still be some monsters lingering near the depths of the canyon today. At this time, we can slowly kill those monsters.¡± ¡°But if there are too many lingering monsters, we might be surrounded,¡± Zhao Tianyue said worriedly. Zhao Ruizheng nodded in agreement, echoing Zhao Tianyue¡¯s words. This was also why he had suggested going to Green Acorn Lake. ¡°I have an eye technique that allows me to observe the subtle details of those monsters. It was with this technique that I noticed something unusual in the Stone Forest Canyon yesterday.¡± Chen Fei said, lightly tapping his forehead with his right hand, and a map from the city wall to the interior of the Stone Forest Canyon appeared. Zhao Ruizheng and the others looked curiously at the map before them. The terrain depicted was the path they had traveled yesterday, but that wasn¡¯t particularly surprising; any Mountain Sea Realm expert could do the same. ¡°I can slightly sense the ripples of black mist stirred by the monsters¡¯ movements, so I suggest we continue through the Stone Forest Canyon today,¡± Chen Fei said softly. Yesterday, Chen Fei could already detect the movements of monsters at critical moments. With an extended field of vision today, Chen Fei would only perform better than yesterday. Zhao Ruizheng looked at the map, then glanced at Chen Fei, pondering for a moment before finally nodding. To reach the Stone Forest Canyon, there was still a journey of about forty to fifty miles. If there were any unexpected situations along the way, they could still return in time. It wasn¡¯t a particularly risky move. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei and his companions had already traveled more than ten miles away from the city wall. With a faint glow at his brow, Chen Fei suddenly paused, his footsteps halting slightly. Before Zhao Ruizheng and the others could react, Chen Fei had already drawn his bow and shot an arrow like a shooting star. ¡°Boom!¡± It wasn¡¯t until this moment that the sound of the bowstring vibrating through the air rang out. In a place unseen by Zhao Ruizheng and the others, a monster seemed to sense something. Just as it raised its head, its entire skull was blown apart. The headless monster¡¯s limbs thrashed wildly on the ground. Before it could rise up again, three more arrows flew in and struck its body. Unable to dodge in time earlier, and now without a head, the monster naturally couldn¡¯t avoid the arrows. It was torn apart by the three arrows, splitting into pieces. A spiritual light emerged from the monster¡¯s body and flew towards Chen Fei and his companions. Zhao Ruizheng and the others saw Chen Fei rapidly firing multiple arrows, realizing he had detected the monster. Then, they saw a spiritual light flying towards them, entering their appraisal jade ruler. This time, Zhao Ruizheng didn¡¯t even need to activate his blood essence, so the contribution points he received were no different from Tang Shouchang¡¯s. The majority of the spoils went straight into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. ¡°You¡¯re¡­ just too amazing!¡± Despite witnessing it yesterday, Zhao Tianyue couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, even entertaining thoughts of learning archery herself. However, Zhao Tianyue also understood that reaching Chen Fei¡¯s level required hundreds of years of arduous cultivation. It was already too late for her to start practicing archery now. ¡°It¡¯s just a bit special here, that¡¯s all,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. ¡°Brother Chen is too modest.¡± Seeing Chen Fei perform just as well as yesterday, Zhao Ruizheng felt slightly relieved. Yesterday¡¯s wave of monsters still left him somewhat shaken. The four continued forward, covering about five to six miles this time. Once again, Chen Fei stopped, rapidly firing arrows from his hand, followed by another spiritual light flying towards them. Chen Fei glanced at the Jade Ruler in his sleeve. The contribution points had now reached over six. Zhao Ruizheng and the others smiled faintly. Although they didn¡¯t earn much contribution points from two monsters, they hadn¡¯t done anything, yet they still had points to claim. What could be unsatisfactory about that? If possible, they hoped this situation would continue indefinitely. Don¡¯t stop! As Chen Fei and his companions gradually approached the Stone Forest Canyon, when they were just a few miles away from the entrance, Chen Fei stopped. Zhao Ruizheng and the others thought Chen Fei would continue attacking, but they found that he only drew his bow without shooting any arrows. ¡°Is there something ahead?¡± Zhao Ruizheng asked, simultaneously holding the Broken Moon Sword horizontally in front of him. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang immediately went on guard, wary of any sudden appearance of monsters. ¡°There are six monsters, two of which are at the mid-stage of the Fourth- Tier,¡± Chen Fei whispered. In his field of vision, the six monsters were not clustered together but were not far apart either. If Chen Fei were to attack one, the other five would definitely sense it, and then they would swarm towards them like bees. If there were only one mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t hesitate much. After all, Zhao Ruizheng, with his six Divine Palaces, was already at the peak of the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Holding off one mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster would be more than enough. But with two mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters, if Zhao Ruizheng couldn¡¯t completely hold them off, it would be a disaster for Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang. ¡°Two mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters!¡± Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s brow furrowed as well. Just as Chen Fei feared, Zhao Ruizheng was also worried that he couldn¡¯t hold off two mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters simultaneously. ¡°Use the secret technique. I can hold off two mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters for one quarter of an hour. After you¡¯ve killed the other monsters, try to hold off one mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster, and then I¡¯ll kill them one by one!¡± Zhao Ruizheng said in a deep voice. This meant that Chen Fei and his companions had to first kill four early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters within a short period of time, and then collectively attack one mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster. If it were in the Boundless Sea, facing beasts or creatures of deceit, this plan might not necessarily succeed. However, if the opponents were only instinct-driven monsters, it might be achievable. Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei. If Chen Fei nodded, Zhao Ruizheng would decide to give it a try. After all, before the monsters rushed over, Chen Fei¡¯s arrows might be able to kill one, or even two, in advance. Chen Fei was about to nod when suddenly his expression froze slightly. He turned his head to look behind them, where a figure was skulking in the distance. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. This person seemed to have a special sense, almost on par with Chen Fei¡¯s enhanced vision. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhao Ruizheng asked quietly when he saw Chen Fei turn around. ¡°One of the people who were chased by monsters yesterday is now behind us,¡± Chen Fei said in a low voice. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Zhao Ruizheng squinted his eyes. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yesterday, Xiao Qiping had come to thank them, and Zhao Ruizheng was unsure of his intentions. Now, someone was following them, and the situation had completely changed. Of course, there was also the possibility that the person was coincidentally heading to the Stone Forest Canyon too, sending someone to scout ahead. After all, they had just come out of the depths of the Stone Forest Canyon yesterday. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang¡¯s expressions also changed slightly, their eyes glinting coldly. ¡°Let¡¯s not kill the monsters for now. Let¡¯s move in a different direction,¡± Zhao Ruizheng whispered. Chen Fei nodded and led Zhao Ruizheng and the others to move sideways, deviating from the route to the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon. Chapter 786 - Chapter 786: Descending Chapter 786: Descending Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei and the other three moved forward, but the person behind them didn¡¯t join in. Instead, they continued towards the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon. However, that person quickly sensed the aura of six monsters ahead, paused, slowly retreated, and then disappeared from Chen Fei¡¯s sight. ¡°How is it?¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei and asked. ¡°They¡¯ve left,¡± Chen Fei replied. Chen Fei frowned slightly. From the current situation, it seemed that the other party was indeed just scouting, intending to return to the depths of the Stone Forest Canyon rather than deliberately following them. Of course, it could also be that the other party1 s perception was on par with Chen Fei¡¯s. When Chen Fei noticed them, they noticed Chen Fei as well, so they decided to play along with this act. Zhao Ruizheng pondered. The losses suffered by Xiao Qiping¡¯s team yesterday were severe, but overall, their strength still surpassed theirs. Engaging in a fight with the other party for a mere speculation seemed particularly unwise. At least for now, it appeared that only one person from Xiao Piping¡¯s team had come to investigate the situation on the way to the Stone Forest Canyon. ¡°Keep a distance and let¡¯s take out those six monsters first.¡± After some consideration, Zhao Ruizheng decided to proceed at their own pace. As for Xiao piping¡¯s team, considering the similar perception distance between them and Chen Fei, there was no need to worry about any ambushes from them. Chen Fei nodded in agreement, not objecting. The person from Xiao piping¡¯s team currently had a vision range almost identical to his own, but once night fell, Chen Fei¡¯s vision would surpass theirs. And as time passed, this gap would only widen. The only thing Chen Fei was curious about now was the secret technique used by that person just now, which could see so far within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier. Indeed, the Middle Continent boasted numerous extraordinary techniques. Chen Fei and the other three moved laterally for several miles, approaching the six monsters from another direction. It was certain that they couldn¡¯t bypass them; otherwise, if they encountered any situations in the Stone Forest Canyon and needed to retreat, they could easily be trapped. It was better to eliminate these six monsters now and gradually push forward. A beam of light radiated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow as he gazed ahead, readying his bow and arrow. Zhao Ruizheng stood at the forefront, ready to act when the monsters appeared; he would be the first line of defense. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang stood in the middle, while Chen Fei took the rear. Tang Shouchang wielded the Cloud Breaker Blade and glanced back at Chen Fei, admiring his versatility. Tang Shouchang still remembered vividly how Chen Fei sealed a monster by pressing both hands together. That scene was unforgettable! Yet now, Chen Fei stood at the back. ¡°Bang!¡± With a dull thud, the arrow in Chen Fei¡¯s hand pierced through the air. Just as one of the monsters raised its head, the arrow found its mark, lodging itself in the creature¡¯s forehead. In an instant, the trajectory of the arrow connected Chen Fei and the monster. ¡°Boom!¡± The monster¡¯s head shattered, creating a loud commotion that immediately drew the attention of the other five monsters nearby. Leaving afterimages in their wake, the five monsters dashed towards Chen Fei and his companions. Zhao Ruizheng and the others hadn¡¯t even seen the monsters yet, but a sense of dread inexplicably surged from the depths of their souls. Their instincts warned them of danger¡ªrun! ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s right hand turned into a blur as arrows arced through the air, bypassing the five monsters and finishing off the initial one completely. The five monsters instinctively wanted to intercept the arrows, but the distance was too great, hindering their movements, so they eventually gave up altogether. This was the difference between monsters and sentient beings. If it were humans or beasts, they would surely protect their injured comrades to maintain sufficient strength on their side. But monsters, upon realizing the distance was too far, simply gave up without any intention of protecting their companions. Their hearts harbored nothing but the desire for slaughter. ¡°Bang!¡± One arrow was deflected by a monster¡¯s swipe, shattering it, and leaving a gash on the back of its claw. With this caution, the monsters¡¯ reaction speed became incredibly fast. Lacking sentience, they seemed somewhat dull-witted, but in battle, this also made them extremely keen. Chen Fei remained unfazed as several arrows swarmed towards the monster. After blocking two arrows with its arms, the monster was finally struck in the chest by the fourth arrow. Chen Fei¡¯s bow and arrows, though called arrows, felt more like a direct blow from a club. The monster¡¯s chest instantly bore a gaping hole, causing its movements to uncontrollably pause for a moment. Surrounded by swirling black mist, the monster attempted to mend its wounds continuously. However, with the onslaught of several more arrows, it was instantly reduced to pieces. With this, Chen Fei had used his bow and arrows to snipe two early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters. The remaining two mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters and two early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters had now arrived before Zhao Ruizheng. As a brutal aura confronted him, Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s eyes slightly widened. In the next moment, a round moon rose behind him, and boundless waves surged below. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Moon Rises Over the Sea! This technique was similar to the one Zhao Tianyue practiced, but compared to Zhao Tianyue, Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s mastery of this technique was undoubtedly far superior. A chill seemed to emanate as the speed of the four approaching monsters involuntarily slowed down. Zhao Ruizheng wielded the Broken Moon Sword, its blade swirling, directly encircling the two mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters within. Meanwhile, Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang each dealt with one of the remaining two early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters, preventing them from impacting Zhao Ruizheng and Chen Fei. Chapter 787 - Chapter 787: Descending (2) Chapter 787: Descending (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Roar!¡± Two Fourth-Tier mid-stage monsters roared fiercely, then simultaneously collided with Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s sword. Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s face turned slightly pale. The strength of these monsters was no weaker than beasts of the same level, and perhaps even a bit stronger. Facing such simultaneous attacks, it was already commendable that Zhao Ruizheng managed to withstand without breaking his defense. ¡°Break!¡± With a low shout from Zhao Ruizheng, the moon behind him shattered instantly. Boundless cold air pervaded the surroundings as waves surged into the sky, completely engulfing Zhao Ruizheng and the two monsters. Chen Fei, holding the Shadow Lock Bow, shot an arrow. The monster he was facing, engaged in combat with Tang Shouchang, seemed to sense something, leaping into the air and colliding with the arrow instead. Anticipating your anticipation! The instinctual killing power of the monster was formidable, but Chen Fei¡¯s judgment, bolstered by various high-level techniques, was even stronger! A huge gap appeared on the monster¡¯s body, and with a loud shout from Tang Shouchang, his Cloud Breaker Blade swept across its neck, cleaving the monster in two. Before the monster¡¯s head hit the ground, Chen Fei shot another arrow, blasting it mid-air. Then, he drew his bow again, aiming at the monster in front of Zhao Tianyue. Tang Shouchang¡¯s Cloud Breaker Blade flashed as he dealt with the remains of the monsters. The monster in front of Zhao Tianyue met a fate similar to Tang Shouchang¡¯s, first having its attack stance broken by Chen Fei¡¯s arrow, then being swiftly dealt with by the combined efforts of Chen Fei and Zhao Tianyue. Apart from their fearlessness in the face of death, these hastily formed monsters were, to some extent, weaker than beasts and demon kings of the same level. But the premise was that you could find and exploit their weaknesses; otherwise, these monsters were still quite troublesome. With the swift changes in the situation, there were only two Fourth-Tier mid-stage monsters left in the field. The battle was far from over; the difficulty of dealing with Fourth-Tier mid-stage monsters far exceeded that of dealing with Fourth-Tier early-stage ones. More importantly, Chen Fei and his companions were only at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Seeing Chen Fei and the others finish the battle, Zhao Ruizheng felt slightly relieved. Facing the siege of two Fourth-Tier mid-stage monsters, one could truly feel the pressure. These monsters simply didn¡¯t care if they got hurt; they just fought with all they had. Dealing with one was manageable, but with two, Zhao Ruizheng found himself pinned down, only able to defend himself. He had said he could hold out against the two for fifteen minutes, but Zhao Ruizheng understood that he had overestimated his own abilities. Fortunately, Chen Fei and his companions were strong enough to slay the other monsters. With a low shout, Zhao Ruizheng swiped his sword, knocking one monster away, but he himself was sent flying by another. As the monster that was knocked away attempted to pounce back at Zhao Ruizheng, Tang Shouchang and Zhao Tianyue had already intercepted it. Feeling the ferocious aura of this Fourth-Tier mid-stage monster, Tang Shouchang and Zhao Tianyue couldn¡¯t help but tremble slightly. It was an instinctive reaction when facing a creature much stronger than themselves. ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± Sonic clouds appeared behind Chen Fei as several arrows materialized in front of the monster. The first three arrows were swatted away by the monster¡¯s hand, leaving only minor wounds on its clawed back. The fourth arrow did manage to lodge itself in the monster¡¯s shoulder, but it only caused a small wound the size of a bowl. Such an injury on a practitioner of the Mountain Sea Realm would be considered significant, even affecting their ability to cast spells. But on the monster, there was not even the slightest pause. It immediately struck at Tang Shouchang and Zhao Tianyue¡¯s weapons. ¡°Boom!¡± Amidst the explosion, Tang Shouchang and Zhao Tianyue involuntarily took two steps back. Even with both of them defending simultaneously, they couldn¡¯t withstand the terrifying power of the monster. The monster roared to the sky, its figure appearing before Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang in an instant, another claw swiping towards them. At this moment, there was still a tremendous force within Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang¡¯s bodies that had not been fully unleashed. If they were to directly block the monster¡¯s claw again, they might be sent flying along with their weapons, ending up as easy prey. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang took a deep breath, directly igniting their soul flames and invoking secret techniques, their momentum suddenly rising. Seeing the change in Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang, the monster¡¯s eyes remained savage, and the trajectory of its claws showed no deviation. However, in the next moment, the monster unexpectedly crossed its arms in front of itself. ¡°Hiss!¡± A golden light flashed, silently disintegrating a large portion of the monster¡¯s clawed back. But it didn¡¯t end there. Several more flashes of golden light followed, causing the monster to retreat repeatedly, huge gaps appearing on its body, all dissolved by the attacks. Chen Fei stood in the distance, drawing his bow and shooting arrows. However, the arrows at this moment were slightly different from before. Along with the arrows, he invoked the illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword. The illusion of the Xuanyuan Sword couldn¡¯t carry too much elemental energy, but with the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword within it, combined with the original arrows, its attack power increased significantly. However, the true spirit within the illusion was too scarce. Although Chen Fei managed to force the monster to retreat repeatedly and inflict numerous wounds, the surrounding black mist surged, rapidly healing these wounds. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang appeared before the monster, striking together, but they could only add a few more superficial wounds to its body. The injuries inflicted by the two of them were not as significant as those caused by Chen Fei alone. ¡°The monster¡¯s recovery ability has increased since last time!¡± Zhao Ruizheng cleaved open the Fourth-Tier mid-stage monster before him with a sword, his heart sinking as he observed the situation in the field. Zhao Ruizheng had encountered Fourth-Tier mid-stage monsters when he was with other teams before, and he had even killed some. It was precisely because of this experience that he dared to intercept two monsters. And Zhao Ruizheng was thinking about swiftly killing one monster himself, then teaming up with Chen Fei and the others to kill the other. The plan sounded good, but reality didn¡¯t go as planned. Now that he was truly facing them, he realized that while the changes in Fourth-Tier early-stage monsters were not very significant, the recovery ability of these Fourth-Tier mid-stage monsters had increased significantly, making them incomparable. Zhao Ruizheng could kill the Fourth-Tier mid-stage monster before him, but it would take time, and evidently, the monsters on Chen Fei¡¯s side wouldn¡¯t give him that time. ¡°You guys go first, I¡¯ll hold them off!¡± Zhao Ruizheng shouted loudly. While the others were still uninjured and Zhao Ruizheng still had strength left, perhaps he could retreat safely in the end. The decision earlier was his, so naturally, he had to bear the consequences. As soon as Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s words fell, seemingly stung by Chen Fei¡¯s arrow, the monster¡¯s body suddenly turned as black as ink. Although its wounds hadn¡¯t healed, its momentum skyrocketed. In the next moment, a claw as black as ink slammed onto the weapons of Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang were currently at their peak fighting strength while burning their soul flames, but being struck by the monster¡¯s claw, their faces changed drastically. Amidst the roar, Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang were slammed straight into the ground, creating a deep pit. Huge cracks spread in all directions from the center of the impact, with Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang at the core. One claw of the monster was held in front of its head, ready to fend off any possible arrows, while the other claw struck towards Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang. The two struggled fiercely, but the force of the monster¡¯s previous blow not only knocked them to the ground but was also wreaking havoc inside their bodies. They couldn¡¯t muster the strength to dodge or resist, only able to watch helplessly as the monster¡¯s claw drew closer and closer to them. A sense of impending doom engulfed their bodies, and the world seemed to slow down. Everything they had experienced flashed before their eyes involuntarily. In the next moment, their bodies were about to be torn apart, turned into a pulp, unrecognizable. Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s eyes widened suddenly, and he erupted with all his strength. However, the monster before him also turned as black as ink in an instant, resisting Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s attack. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A massive explosion resounded, shaking the ground violently. Zhao Tianyue instinctively closed his eyes, feeling as if his heart was about to stop beating, but the anticipated intense pain didn¡¯t come. When Zhao Tianyue opened his eyes again, he saw a figure standing before him, like a god descending from the heavens! Tang Shouchang didn¡¯t close his eyes; he watched as Chen Fei appeared, holding the Qianyuan Sword, blocking the attack of the Fourth-Tier mid-stage monster. Tears welled up in Tang Shouchang¡¯s eyes. Brother Chen, you finally drew your sword! Chapter 788 - Chapter 788: Reverse Slash Chapter 788: Reverse Slash Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhao Tianyue stared blankly at Chen Fei¡¯s figure. Compared to the monster, Chen Fei¡¯s stature was undoubtedly much smaller, yet at this moment, he firmly blocked the monster¡¯s claw attack. The strength of this monster¡¯s claw attack, Zhao Tianyue had just experienced firsthand. Burning her soul and even teaming up with Tang Shouchang, they were still easily knocked down by this mid-level Fourth-Tier monster. But now, Chen Fei stood alone with a sword, directly blocking the path ahead. ¡°Go! Quickly!¡± Tang Shouchang struggled and grabbed Zhao Tianyue, retreating to the rear. Compared to Zhao Tianyue¡¯s shock, Tang Shouchang was somewhat psychologically prepared. After all, since a few years ago when he witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s actions, the power displayed by Chen Fei was unpredictable. Especially in the past year, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation in Thousand Geese City occasionally produced anomalies, all of which proved that Chen Fei¡¯s strength was advancing rapidly. Facing such a genius, Tang Shouchang naturally felt extremely envious, and later on, he even felt almost no envy. Because Tang Shouchang knew that compared to such a genius, there was hardly any comparability between the two sides. Have you ever seen someone break through the Mountain Sea Realm in less than ten years and already reach the level of three Divine Palaces? It¡¯s simply beyond envy. Zhao Ruizheng, not far away, also looks at Chen Fei¡¯s figure, somewhat dazed. He thought he would have to watch Zhao Tianyue die in front of him, but he didn¡¯t expect the scene to be like this now. This was a mid-level Fourth-Tier monster. Even someone like Zhao Ruizheng with six Divine Palaces, would be entangled for a short time. To kill it, it would take at least dozens of exchanges. ¡°Roar!¡± Seeing the two little bugs that had just escaped from under its claws and now seeing the humans who had injured it just now, the monster let out a huge roar from its mouth. The massive sound waves shoke the air, causing ripples. Chen Fei lifted his head slightly to look at the monster. The innate talent Domain Suppression within the first Divine Palace in his body, or rather, the innate talent Prison Suppression, is now emitting a faint light. As the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique reached the state of Great Completion, the innate talent Domain Suppression had been continuously breaking its limits and growing. Now, it had reached a level of reducing damage by forty percent. This is the starting point of the innate talent Prison Suppression¡¯s damage reduction, and Chen Fei can feel that it is still growing automatically, without him needing to practice it. As soon as this wave of growth ends, Chen Fei could easily start practicing again and effortlessly bring the innate talent Prison Suppression to the state of Great Completion, reaching a position where it reduced damage by sixty percent. The strength of this mid-level Fourth-Tier monster in front of them was formidable, especially now that its entire body was as black as ink, clearly in a state of eruption. With one strike, Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang crumbled. Chen Fei used the defensive posture of the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, and even the damage reduction limit of the innate talent Prison Suppression was almost pierced through. If this monster¡¯s strength were a little stronger, Chen Fei would¡¯ve been injured. But, it would only be an injury. With the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique at Great Completion and even the characteristic of Blood Rebirth activated, even if Chen Fei¡¯s damage reduction limit was pierced through, it wouldn¡¯t have much impact on him. A severe injury would require some time to recover. If it was just a slight breach of the damage reduction limit, Chen Fei could probably recover all injuries in just a breath. This was Chen Fei now. Even facing a mid-level Fourth-Tier monster, he didn¡¯t need to retreat. ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei slightly vibrated the blade of the Qianyuan Sword, and the monster¡¯s sharp claws were immediately deflected. The monster¡¯s entire body involuntarily took a step back. Melting down the claw of the monster from earlier, Chen Fei¡¯s strength was now surpassing that of the monster. The monster stared fiercely at Chen Fei, then saw a cold sword light sweeping towards it. Sensing the sharpness of this sword, the monster instinctively blocked with its arms. Though not very intelligent, the monster¡¯s intuition in battle was strong. At that moment, it sensed danger and subconsciously chose to defend. ¡°Boom!¡± In the explosion, the monster¡¯s arms directly shattered, and a huge gap was slashed open in its chest. Its entire body was propelled backward by tremendous force. Several tens of meters away, Zhao Tianyue watched the monster, now in such a state from Chen Fei¡¯s sword, her eyes slightly widened. If blocking the monster¡¯s attack could be attributed to exceptional martial arts or innate talent, resulting in astonishing defense, then this sword represented Chen Fei¡¯s combat power directly at the level of the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. The three Divine Palaces hadn¡¯t even fully connected yet. Even with special talents, one shouldn¡¯t possess such combat power. For a Sacred Land Prodigy in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm to achieve such combat power, they would typically need to be equipped with a high-grade spiritual treasure. While Chen Fei¡¯s sword was decent, it was only at the level of a low-grade spiritual treasure. ¡°Buzz!¡± The surrounding black mist surged, then poured into the body of the monster. The gap in its chest quickly healed, and even its shattered arms were now shrouded in black mist, attempting to regenerate. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes slightly, stepped back with his right foot, and appeared in front of the monster. When he used the Shadow Lock Bow just now, Chen Fei could feel the monster¡¯s astonishing recovery ability. Now, seeing it restored to this extent, its recovery seemed to have even strengthened. The more severe the injury, the faster the recovery. It felt somewhat similar to a talent. ¡°Boom!¡± Another explosion, as the monster blocked the Qianyuan Sword with the horn on its shoulder. The borrowed power from before had already been used up with the previous strike. Since the monster was in a defensive posture just now, Chen Fei didn¡¯t borrow much power this time. Thus, his current move was only evenly matched with the monster. However, with this collision, another surge of power entered Chen Fei¡¯s body. ¡°Let¡¯s go help!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s new move not causing any harm to the monster, and the monster¡¯s previous injuries continuously healing, Zhao Tianyue suggested intervening. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang didn¡¯t dare to delay and quickly rushed towards the monster. Subconsciously, they felt that Chen Fei might have used some kind of secret technique just now, so his strength skyrocketed. Now that the secret technique had worn off, his strength had declined. Of course, the fact that his move just now could rival the monster¡¯s indicated an exaggerated level of strength. The monster had initially prepared itself to be knocked down by Chen Fei¡¯s sword. Now that nothing happened, even its simple brain found it a bit puzzling. But soon, the monster stopped pondering this issue. Its arms had not yet recovered, but it had sustained no injuries elsewhere. The monster¡¯s body fell, and it charged directly at Chen Fei with the horn on its shoulder. The fierce aura emanating from the charge was overwhelming. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang, who were rushing towards them, couldn¡¯t help but tremble under the impact of this aura. The feeling of being knocked down by the monster¡¯s claw just now resurfaced. It seemed like the Black Divine Barrier amplified these negative emotions. The Mountain Sea Realm honed one¡¯s resilience. Even if one was knocked down, or even almost died just now, they shouldn¡¯t have been scared like that. But at that moment, the monster¡¯s momentum directly affected their state of mind, causing Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang¡¯s footsteps to involuntarily falter for a moment. By the time Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang snapped out of it, the horn on the monster¡¯s shoulder had clashed with Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword again. If it had been Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang facing the monster head-on, they probably would have been killed before they even had a chance to strike back. In battle, any distraction was fatal, especially when facing an opponent far stronger than oneself. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of metal twisting resonated sharply as the horn on the monster¡¯s shoulder was completely broken, and not only that, its entire right shoulder was torn apart by a tremendous force. The monster staggered backward, its somewhat dull eyes showing a hint of confusion. Seeing the human before it raise the sword again, the monster began to frantically swirl the surrounding black mist to heal its injuries. At the same time, it used its left shoulder to block Chen Fei¡¯s attack. The monster wasn¡¯t smart, but its combat instincts were strong. It had already noticed that by purely defending without directly confronting, it seemed to weaken the human¡¯s attacks. The monster couldn¡¯t understand the reason. In the past, when encountering other humans, it would even if injured, rush forward to bite. But now, the monster instinctively felt that defense seemed to be a better option. ¡°Suppress!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly, and thirty-six Xuanyuan Swords appeared around the monster, forming a sword formation. In the golden light, the surrounding black mist instantly dissipated like melting snow, causing a momentary pause in the monster¡¯s rapid self-healing. The monster¡¯s powerful self-healing was due to its own factors, as well as the blessing from the Black Divine Barrier. Chen Fei was now using the Xuanyuan Sword Formation to break the barrier¡¯s blessing. A golden sword shadow appeared behind Chen Fei and then merged into the Qianyuan Sword. The blade of the Qianyuan Sword suddenly emitted a golden light. Stepping forward, amidst thunderous explosions, the Qjanyuan Sword instantly slashed towards the monster¡¯s head. Sensing the threat of death, the monster roared loudly. Its already black-as-ink body seemed to darken even more, and its figure even shrank slightly. Without attacking, the monster raised the horn on its remaining left shoulder and blocked the Qjanyuan Sword. ¡°Hiss!¡± Like a hot knife through butter, the Qianyuan Sword, empowered by its true spirit, swept through the monster¡¯s horn without emitting any sharp sound. Starting from the monster¡¯s left shoulder, the blade of the Qianyuan Sword slashed down through the monster¡¯s body, instantly cleaving it in half. ¡°Hiss!¡± The sword energy swept down to the ground, emitting a hissing sound, while the monster stared at Chen Fei with widened eyes. Then, its upper body involuntarily fell backward. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as a burst of thunder erupted from his body, completely enveloping the monster before him. For other creatures, being cleaved in half would have meant certain death. But for this monster, it merely temporarily broke through its defense. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only What needed to be done next was to completely eliminate its vitality, leaving no possibility of recovery. Chen Fei, with his knowledge of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, understood well what kind of experience powerful self-healing brought. He didn¡¯t want to experience that feeling on the enemy. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The sound of purple thunder was incessant, and Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang had already stopped in their tracks. The battle ended too quickly; they didn¡¯t even have time to lend a hand.. Chapter 789 - Chapter 789: Sacred Land’s Cultivation Method Chapter 789: Sacred Land¡¯s Cultivation Method Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bang!¡± The commotion of the battle on Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s side brought Zhao Tianyue and Zhao Ruizheng back to their senses. Looking at the Thunder Pool ahead, it was evident that Chen Fei didn¡¯t need their assistance. As for Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s side, they were currently dominating the situation. Within the Thunder Pool, Chen Fei watched as Zhao Tianyue and Zhao Ruizheng charged towards another monster, joining forces to kill it. The overall situation was settled; there wouldn¡¯t be any other issues. Chen Fei lowered his gaze to the struggling remains of the monster at his feet. It seemed like Chen Fei found it easier to deal with this Fourth-Tier mid-level monster than Zhao Ruizheng, not because Chen Fei was stronger, but because Chen Fei used the Xuanyuan Sword Formation to suppress the monster¡¯s recovery speed. This was the most troublesome and tenacious aspect of monsters, and it was the fundamental reason why Zhao Ruizheng couldn¡¯t swiftly slay them. Even the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword in the Great Completion stage could only slowly wear down the monster¡¯s vitality at the moment. It wasn¡¯t that the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword was weak, but Chen Fei¡¯s current realm was only in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, unable to fully demonstrate the stronger aspects of this technique. If Chen Fei had been in the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm at that moment, four Divine Palaces the outcome would¡¯ve been very different. In the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, when the first three Divine Palaces were connected, it signified an increase in the power that practitioners could output in an instant. When it came down to it, battles were simply about who could output more power. The advancement in cultivation realm and the increase in proficiency in techniques resulted in an increase in the amount of elemental power that could be unleashed in a single move. With the same technique, a practitioner in the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm could call upon more elemental power at once compared to someone in the early stage, naturally resulting in much greater power. Chen Fei had been stronger than other early-stage practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm because his level of technique had been higher and his mastery had been better. Under a single sword strike from Chen Fei, the burst of elemental power had been unmatched by other early-stage practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm. Furthermore, with the immense strength bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, all these factors had led to Chen Fei¡¯s dominance in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. The techniques that Zhao Ruizheng had cultivated had actually not been as good as the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, and his level of mastery had also not been comparable to Chen Fei¡¯s. But Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s cultivation level was higher. His fundamental realm allowed him to output much more elemental power in a single move than Chen Fei, naturally making his combat power stronger. The techniques possessed by a practitioner in the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm were, to be honest, quite troublesome compared to monsters. Of course, if Chen Fei were to directly confront Zhao Ruizheng, and if Chen Fei managed to borrow even a fraction of Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s power, then the subsequent outcome would be somewhat uncertain. Triggering the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s almost abnormal self-healing ability, Chen Fei might become unkillable. In the end, it might even be possible for Chen Fei to kill Zhao Ruizheng. However, if Chen Fei were facing a practitioner in the later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm at that moment, the situation would be entirely different. With such a stark difference in cultivation realms, it was inevitable that the damage reduction limit would be pierced. Even with the support of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s self-healing ability, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to harness that power. If Chen Fei didn¡¯t flee, he would undoubtedly be worn down and eventually killed. ¡°Swoosh!¡± A golden sword shadow pierced straight into the monster¡¯s body. The true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword eroded the vitality of the monster. Already in a dying state, the monster¡¯s vitality completely collapsed, turning into powder and scattering on the ground. These monsters didn¡¯t possess spiritual essences; their composition was fragmented souls, further contaminated by the Black Divine¡¯s corruption, ready to be absorbed by spiritual treasures. Eventually, even the spiritual treasures might be corrupted. Chen Fei sensed the situation of the Xuanyuan Sword in his sea of consciousness. The true spirit had been depleted somewhat, but what suffered greater depletion were Chen Fei¡¯s mind and soul. Using the Xuanyuan Sword to kill enemies always incurred such costs. This was because the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword didn¡¯t reject Chen Fei, but wielding such power required sufficient strength to wield it. A cluster of spiritual light floated up from the ground, most of which fell into Chen Fei¡¯s appraisal jade ruler, while the remaining portion split into three and rushed towards Zhao Tianyue and the others. Chen Fei waved his hand, dispersing the Thunder Pool around him, and the battle far away involving Zhao Ruizheng had already ended, with the monster being completely slain. Compared to Chen Fei, who had to use the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword to quickly extinguish the vitality of monsters, Zhao Ruizheng with his six Divine Palaces found it much easier. He only needed to directly consume them with his own elemental power. A small portion of spiritual light flew from afar and entered Chen Fei¡¯s appraisal jade ruler. Chen Fei glanced at his own appraisal jade ruler. The contribution points were around nine for the small portion, which was the reward for killing the Fourth- Tier early-stage monster just now. There was also about one point for the medium portion, which was the product of slaying two Fourth-Tier mid-level monsters. Contribution points were divided into four levels: small, medium, large, and extreme, based on the strength of the monsters slain. Inside the Mission Hall, many rewards had requirements based on contribution point levels. Contribution points could be exchanged downwards; for example, a medium-grade contribution could be exchanged for three small-grade contributions, but not vice versa. That meant three small-grade contributions could not be exchanged for one medium-grade contribution. This didn¡¯t mean that small-grade contributions were worthless, but rather, it ensured that those with strength in the Mountain Sea Realm not only had to slay weaker monsters but also monsters of the same realm as themselves. This way, they could exchange for the rewards they needed. ¡°It¡¯s finally dead!¡± Zhao Tianyue¡¯s face had been somewhat pale as she spoke. Burning her soul, although for a short time, had left Zhao Tianyue feeling somewhat drained. What was more critical was that she had almost died just now. Thinking of this, Zhao Tianyue couldn¡¯t help but look towards Chen Fei. Coincidentally, Chen Fei also looked over, causing Zhao Tianyue¡¯s heart to skip a beat involuntarily, followed by a gentle smile. ¡°We owe it to Brother Chen this time!¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei, his expression somewhat admiring. This was a true genius. Even though Chen Fei could slay Fourth-Tier mid-level monsters, it seemed to be due to a technique specifically targeting them, but his own strength had still been very strong. Viewing Chen Fei as a practitioner in the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm had posed no problem at all. ¡°This battle was tough. Let¡¯s leave the barrier first and report the situation,¡± Chen Fei stepped forward, smiling. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s leave the barrier first!¡± Zhao Ruizheng nodded in agreement without objection. Half an hour later, Chen Fei and the other three left the Black Divine¡¯s barrier and appeared in the Mission Hall. Zhao Ruizheng reported the situation of the Fourth-Tier mid-level monster inside the barrier, only to find out that other teams had already conveyed this information. The Mission Hall provided a slight reward in the form of small contributions. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions each rented a secret chamber behind the Mission Hall to recuperate. It went without saying for Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang, but Zhao Ruizheng, in order to swiftly slay the monster, had also burned his soul and thus needed a few days to recover. Fortunately, the major Sacred Lands had few worries about letting everyone enter the barrier to slay monsters, and the healing sacred medicines in the Mission Hall required relatively low contribution points. Moreover, the secret chambers behind the Mission Hall utilized some of the profound resources of the major Sacred Lands, greatly enhancing the absorption efficiency of the world¡¯s elemental energy. Not only was it excellent for healing, but it also had outstanding effects for cultivation. Zhao Ruizheng and the others went to practice and recover, agreeing to meet again in five days. Chen Fei did not rent a secret chamber but instead went to the Mission Hall. Chen Fei first exchanged his medium-grade contribution for small-grade contributions, resulting in twelve small-grade contributions on his appraisal jade ruler. ¡°I want to exchange for techniques!¡± At the counter, Chen Fei took out his own appraisal jade ruler and handed it to the attendant. The Mission Hall attendant glanced at the jade ruler, then took out a jade slip and handed it to Chen Fei. ¡°Inside are introductions to techniques that can be exchanged for ten small-grade contributions. Take a look, and let me know if you find one you¡¯re satisfied with, and I¡¯ll fetch it for you!¡± Chen Fei thanked the attendant with a bow, then took the jade slip and immersed his mind into it. Twelve small-grade contributions couldn¡¯t get him the Heavenly Rain Flower, but they were enough to exchange for a decent spiritual material, sufficient to complete the remaining part of the fourth Divine Palace for Chen Fei. However, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was still not fully realized; there was still a part missing for him to reach the Great Perfection. If he were to complete the Divine Palace now, it would be challenging for Chen Fei to enter the Void to seek out his talent. Even if he managed to enter, the consumption would be significant, and he might not be able to find a talent that satisfied him. If you want to do a job well, you must first sharpen your tools! According to the normal pace of cultivation, it would take several months to fully cultivate the talent Endless Regeneration to the Great Perfection. This was already quite fast, but Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed was even faster. Fortunately, with the Black Divine¡¯s barrier now, Chen Fei would only be delayed for a few days at most before he could cultivate the Talent Endless Regeneration to the Great Perfection. Then, he could complete the fourth Divine Palace. Choosing the fifth talent, he would step into the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm! As Chen Fei browsed the contents of the jade slip, the major Sacred Lands had collectively brought out dozens of top-notch techniques. These techniques were actually closely related to their own sect¡¯s core techniques. In fact, many of these techniques were derived from their sect¡¯s core techniques and were provided for disciples to cultivate. Once successfully cultivated, if disciples wanted to switch to the sect¡¯s core techniques in the future, it would be much simpler. Chen Fei liked every one of these dozens of techniques. Each one, when integrated into his current Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, would be enough to advance it further. By then, most of the people from those Sacred Lands would only have the advantage of spiritual treasures left when facing Chen Fei. In terms of mastery of techniques, Chen Fei would far surpass them, unless someone among them directly cultivated the sect¡¯s core techniques. ¡°This one, the Seven Star Illumination Technique!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up as he saw a technique, and he looked up at the Mission Hall attendant. The Seven Star Illumination Technique was a body-refining technique. However, unlike techniques like the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which focused solely on refining the physique without cultivating elemental power, the Seven Star Illumination Technique used elemental power to drive the growth of the body, somewhat similar to the Tiandao Sect of the Thousand Feathers Alliance in the past. Of course, in terms of level, the two couldn¡¯t be compared. At the same time, the Seven Star Illumination Technique was somewhat like a secret technique. If cultivated successfully, during battle, one could directly ignite stars within the body. Igniting one star would increase combat power by a margin. Igniting four stars would, invisibly, be equivalent to adding the power of one Divine Palace. Igniting seven stars would directly increase the power of two Divine Palaces. However, igniting stars placed an immense burden on the body. Even if one mastered the Seven Star Illumination Technique to its finest details, this would still be the case. Igniting four stars could be maintained for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Once all seven stars were ignited, it would only last for a single move. If one forcibly sustained all seven stars, the first to collapse would be oneself. In essence, igniting stars was more like burning the soul without harm, but with a slightly shorter duration. However, even so, the Seven Star Illumination Technique was already quite remarkable. Those who successfully cultivated it would have an additional combat choice compared to other martial artists. As Chen Fei read the introduction to this technique, his emotions surged. It was as if this technique had been tailor-made for him. With the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, unless the burden was excessively exaggerated, it would be impossible to overwhelm Chen Fei. ¡°You have a good eye, sir. This technique is a preliminary technique of the Stellar Divine Technique,¡± the Mission Hall attendant said with a soft smile upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. ¡°The Stellar Divine Technique?¡± Chen Fei was taken aback. This seemed to be the core technique of the Stellar Sacred Land. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected the Seven Star Illumination Technique to be a reduced version of this technique. Chen Fei glanced at the light curtain in front of him. By slaying a hundred Fourth-Tier initial-level monsters, he could exchange for half of the Stellar Sacred Land¡¯s core techniques. If Chen Fei cultivated the Seven Star Illumination Technique to the Great Perfection and then exchanged it for half of the Stellar Divine Technique, would the resulting technique be much inferior to the original Stellar Divine Technique? Or perhaps, to be safer, he could first refine two or three other top-notch techniques and then choose the Stellar Divine Technique. The final result wouldn¡¯t be much worse in comparison. After a moment, a jade slip was handed to Chen Fei. Techniques couldn¡¯t be privately taught. Once discovered, it would lead to direct pursuit and execution by the holy sect. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei rented a secret chamber and immersed his entire consciousness into the jade slip. Two hours later, Chen Fei slowly exhaled a breath of relief. ¡°Discovered a new technique!¡± ¡°Refine!¡± ¡°Discovered a technique, the Purple Sky Stellar Sword!¡± Chapter 790 - Chapter 790: Talent Combination Chapter 790: Talent Combination Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The content of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword flowed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The proficiency of the martial arts dropped from the previous state of Great Completion to the level of initial mastery. Looking solely at the proficiency, the level of the martial arts had almost elevated by one tier. Suddenly, as Chen Fei caught sight of some content at the end of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, his expression slightly changed. Talent combination technique? Or perhaps, talent fusion technique? The most top-notch martial arts within the Sacred Land possess various characteristics. For example, refining martial arts to their minutiae made it easy to draw corresponding talents from the void. Chen Fei had achieved this with his practice of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and his previous Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword. When martial arts are paired with complementary talents, they can unleash even greater power. In addition to this aspect, top-notch martial arts can also combine several talents into one fused talent technique. Martial arts with such characteristics are truly considered the most top-notch divine arts on the Middle Continent. The Seven Star Illumination Technique Chen Fei previously obtained was already formidable enough, but it merely mentioned a few sentences at the end of the martial arts manual, without any corresponding cultivation method. It was estimated that the true cultivation method lay within the Stellar Divine Technique of the Stellar Sacred Land. Following the fusion of the Seven Star Illumination Technique with the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword, resulting in the creation of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, the method for cultivating the talent fusion technique unexpectedly appeared at the conclusion of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword. The reason behind this occurrence remained unknown, perhaps due to a certain level of compatibility or the unique qualities of the Purple Sky Thunder Technique nestled within the Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword. In any case, subsequent to the fusion of the two martial arts, instructions on how to cultivate the talent fusion technique emerged at the conclusion of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword. This was truly an unexpected surprise. Chen Fei had thought he might need to fuse several more top-notch martial arts or even half of the Sacred Land¡¯s martial arts to achieve such a characteristic. ¡°Talent Technique: Sword Dominates the Galaxy!¡± Chen Fei earnestly studied the content of the talent fusion technique, his gaze fluctuating. This talent technique, Sword Dominates the Galaxy, should be considered an entry-level talent technique, as it only required three talents to master. Since it was named Sword Dominates the Galaxy, sword-related talents were naturally indispensable. Proficiency in swordsmanship and affinity with swords were both suitable, and with Chen Fei¡¯s current talent in Sword Mastery, there was certainly no issue. In terms of sword-related talents, Sword Mastery was definitely a high-tier version. Apart from sword-related talents, another talent that provided elemental energy was required, such as the talent Energy Forging, which greatly enhanced the absorption of the energies of heaven and earth. Chen Fei¡¯s talent, Endless Regeneration, could also suffice, although its essence was somewhat different, it could still provide enough elemental energy. The talent providing elemental energy functioned akin to an engine or even the heart, providing sufficient support with its power. The requirement for the third talent, Sword Dominates the Galaxy, was somewhat relaxed. One could either choose an offensive talent to complement sword-related talents, further enhancing attack power, or opt for a defensive talent to provide backend support, such as the talent Prison Suppression. These two choices brought about different characteristics for Sword Dominates the Galaxy. Building upon the foundation of the perfected state of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, Chen Fei estimated using his spiritual consciousness. With Sword Mastery, Endless Regeneration, and Prison Suppression talents, employing the talent technique Sword Dominates the Galaxy could provide Chen Fei with an additional twenty percent of pressure resistance. If this were indeed the case, Chen Fei¡¯s already exaggerated defense would continue to advance rapidly on the path of accumulation, never to return. Moreover, the talent technique Sword Dominates the Galaxy was currently only in its initial version. Others were unable to learn any martial arts beyond what they were taught, but Chen Fei could continue to elevate the Purple Sky Stellar Sword. This meant that the talent technique Sword Dominates the Galaxy could still evolve. As the martial arts progressed, it could integrate more talents. By then, the layered armor would truly reach new heights. If he didn¡¯t choose to prioritize defense and instead opted for an offensive talent, it would naturally enhance his attack power. Depending on the level of the offensive talent, the additional attack power would vary. Since Chen Fei currently lacked another offensive talent, his spiritual consciousness couldn¡¯t estimate how much damage could be increased. However, based on the previous characteristic, if the new talent was not lacking, it could at least increase attack power by more than twenty percent. Chen Fei¡¯s fourth divine palace was nearing completion, and the breakthrough was imminent in the next few days. At that point, he could choose a new talent. Chen Fei pondered deeply. This talent technique was undoubtedly a crucial matter. For someone at the Mountain Sea Realm, it meant taking another step closer to the pinnacle. In a situation where other strengths had reached their limits, it provided another direction for enhancing strength. ¡°Defense, or offense.¡± Chen Fei lifted his head slightly. What would Sword Dominates the Galaxy look like if he chose a talent that combined both defense and offense? Talents with both offensive and defensive capabilities were not uncommon. The most obvious example was the talent Chen Fei had favored in the past, Iron Skin Bronze Bones. This talent directly added three attributes: attack, defense, and self-healing. Although each attribute wasn¡¯t as specialized as those provided by talents focusing on single aspects, it covered a wide range, overall enhancing a person¡¯s strength without any shortcomings. Chen Fei used his martial arts and his own spiritual consciousness to calculate. If he indeed chose a talent similar to Iron Skin Bronze Bones, Sword Dominates the Galaxy would ultimately provide both defense and attack enhancements. It transformed from the previous single attribute addition to a composite addition similar to the talent Iron Skin Bronze Bones. ¡°It¡¯s really a complex choice!¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. The talent technique was so flexible that it left him somewhat at a loss. If the direction were fixed, Chen Fei could simply move forward. But now, it left Chen Fei unsure of what to do. If this were back when he first entered the cultivation world, Chen Fei would have undoubtedly chosen defense. After all, enduring is essential for longevity. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t had to make such choices in a very long time. However, the current situation in the Boundless Sea had become extremely complex compared to before. While increasing defense with layered armor certainly had its benefits, it might not have maximized the advantages. Especially considering Chen Fei¡¯s current defense, which had already been exaggerated. Once Prison Suppression was cultivated to sixty percent and combined with the defense brought by the perfected state of the martial arts, it would have been impossible for peers to breach Chen Fei¡¯s upper limit of defense. Even if Chen Fei¡¯s bodily defense limit had been breached, there was the absurd self-healing ability of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, as well as the fallback of Blood Rebirth. Each of these had proved just how formidable Chen Fei was then. Continuing to stack armor and increase defense would have resulted in Chen Fei¡¯s current defense capacity overflowing, as he simply wouldn¡¯t have needed such high defense. Not needing it naturally didn¡¯t mean that it was wasteful, after all, life belonged to oneself. While not needing it wouldn¡¯t have necessarily equated to waste, since one¡¯s life was one¡¯s own, in the current situation in the Boundless Sea, it would have seemed less cost-effective. Choosing to stack armor was definitely not wrong, but it was just not the best option. Several thoughts had raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he had slowly eliminated the option of stacking armor. Moderation, adding both defense and offense, like Iron Skin Bronze Bones? This choice would have ensured safety while also increasing attack power. From Chen Fei¡¯s current perspective, this choice had been better than pure defense, but it had still not seemed significantly better. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think back to the battle with the monster several hours ago. In the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, confronting a mid-level Fourth- Tier monster was no easy feat. While the Xuanyuan Sword played a significant role, Chen Fei¡¯s own combat power was also crucial. However, the burden on his spiritual consciousness from the Xuanyuan Sword was too great, preventing Chen Fei from using it for extended periods. If Chen Fei¡¯s attack power could be increased a bit more, then relying on conventional strength alone could potentially overcome that mid-level Fourth-tier monster. The talent technique Sword Dominates the Galaxy seemed like an excellent option, especially if the new talent chosen was attack-oriented, effectively providing a double boost to attack. Having spent less than three days in the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, unlike some optimistic individuals in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei harbored a lingering sense of uncertainty regarding whether everyone could eradicate the barrier. In a situation where his cultivation level couldn¡¯t rapidly advance and the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier was filled with hidden dangers, deep down, Chen Fei leaned towards enhancing his own strength. Especially when facing monsters with similarly absurd self-healing abilities, finding a way to penetrate their defenses and nullify their self-healing seemed more in line with the current situation in the Boundless Sea. To be a bit pessimistic, if things truly became impossible, Chen Fei still had the talent of teleportation. If there were formations obstructing him, with a slightly higher attack power, Chen Fei could shatter the formations with a single strike, naturally allowing him to quickly escape using the talent of teleportation. Otherwise, no matter how thick the armor stacked, there would eventually come a time when it would be pierced. Thus, Blood Rebirth and teleportation were Chen Fei¡¯s true retreats. As countless thoughts churned in his mind, gradually calming down, Chen Fei had already made a decision. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Purple Sky Stellar Sword simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Purple Sky Stellar Sword -> Purple Sky Heavenly Song Sword!¡± Having expended hundreds of high-grade elemental stones, the simplification was successful. Chen Fei closed his eyes and began practicing this new martial art for the first time. To fully unleash the power of the talent technique Sword Dominates the Galaxy, he needed to cultivate the Purple Sky Stellar Sword to the perfected state. Although he knew that every night in the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, there would be insights into martial arts to absorb, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t slack off in accelerating the proficiency of his martial arts. In the blink of an eye, several hours had passed, and the outside sky gradually darkened. Chen Fei had already appeared outside the walls of the barrier, waiting for the night to fully descend. At night, the activity of monsters increased significantly, making the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier even more dangerous under the cover of darkness. This was the world of monsters. However, Chen Fei had no intention of venturing deep into the barrier. He hadn¡¯t even reached the position of the Stone Forest Canyon. With the vision granted by the barrier, as long as Chen Fei avoided taking risks, he would be much safer than other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only An hour later, the five illusory Xuanyuan Swords were contaminated and shattered. Chen Fei slowly absorbed the pure insights of the talent Endless Regeneration. Moments later, Chen Fei opened his eyes, and a faint glow emanated from his brow. His vision further expanded, and Endless Regeneration was only a step away from reaching Great Completion. Chen Fei glanced at the Jade Ruler. With insufficient contribution points, acquiring spiritual materials to enhance his cultivation was somewhat tight. Holding the Shadow Lock Bow, Chen Fei slowly headed towards the direction of the Stone Forest Canyon. Chapter 791 - Chapter 791: Breakthrough! Chapter 791: Breakthrough! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Three hours later, Chen Fei returned to the inside of the city wall. On the appraisal jade ruler, he gained an additional two points of contribution. It wasn¡¯t much, as there were few solitary monsters. Chen Fei circled around the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon and saw many groups of monsters. Currently, Chen Fei could reverse-slay a mid-Fourth-Tier monster. However, if faced with two, while he wouldn¡¯t die, it would be impossible for him to slay both mid-Fourth-Tier monsters. Their exaggerated self-healing abilities meant that Chen Fei couldn¡¯t finish off one before being attacked by the other. His own chances of being seriously injured were even higher. But Chen Fei wasn¡¯t in a hurry. Those monsters tended to return to the Stone Forest Canyon. Eventually, they would scatter, and single monsters would inevitably appear. Leaving the Black Divine Barrier, Chen Fei returned to the secret chamber behind the Mission Hall to begin his daily practice. During practice, time seemed to pass extremely quickly, almost just between opening and closing his eyes, several hours had silently slipped by. The proficiency of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword had increased somewhat. At this rate, Chen Fei estimated it would take at least a year, perhaps even two, to advance this new technique from its current perfect state to the Great Completion realm. The higher the level of the technique, the more proficiency it required. The current level of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword surpassed the vast majority of techniques in the Sacred Land. In other Mountain Sea Realms, it would have taken hundreds of years, possibly, to reach its peak. Chen Fei only needed a few years at this point, which was already an incredibly rapid pace. However, with the Black Divine Barrier now in place, once his talent endlessly reached the Great Completion realm, Chen Fei would directly utilize the barrier to enhance the Purple Sky Stellar Sword. Currently, the insights provided by the Black Divine Barrier every night were increasing. Of course, the contamination within them was also significantly increasing. Even with just the naked eye, one could see the constantly wriggling black threads within those insights, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine. It was only beings of a higher level, like the Xuanyuan Sword Spirit, who could purify this contamination. Otherwise, anyone absorbing these insights would immediately fall into corruption. Under the cover of night, Chen Fei once again entered the barrier. Just as the previous night, several miles outside the city wall, Chen Fei absorbed the insights of talent Endless Regeneration once again. After this absorption, only a tiny bit remained for talent Endless Regeneration to reach the Great Completion realm. As long as he absorbed it again the following night, talent Endless Regeneration would undoubtedly reach the Great Completion realm. Chen Fei¡¯s brow was faintly glowing as he walked toward the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon. After two hours, Chen Fei returned. On the appraisal jade ruler, his contribution had increased by three points, slightly more than last night. Moments later, Chen Fei appeared in the Mission Hall. With seven contribution points now, Chen Fei had enough to exchange for some spiritual materials or elixirs. Within the Mission Hall, elixirs were relatively cheaper compared to equivalent-effect spiritual materials. The reason was simple: in the Sacred Land, some alchemists refined spiritual materials into elixirs. One main spiritual material, combined with some auxiliary materials, could produce three or four elixirs with slightly lower efficacy than the main material. In such a scenario, the Sacred Land naturally preferred you to exchange for elixirs rather than choosing spiritual materials. Alchemists were respected on the Middle Continent, and their status in the Sacred Land was no different. However, the Sacred Land¡¯s resources were abundant enough to support many skilled alchemists. Chen Fei had been proficient in alchemy back in Immortal Cloud City, but now, with the increasing need to practice various techniques, he no longer had the energy to delve into the art of alchemy. Moreover, obtaining high-quality spiritual herbs for refining top-grade elixirs was difficult, and the difficulty of finding these auxiliary materials was only slightly lower. Gathering them was equally troublesome. Without resources and energy, Chen Fei naturally abandoned this craft. ¡°Seven Purple Spirit Pills!¡± Chen Fei handed over the appraisal jade ruler at the counter. The steward of the Mission Hall deducted the contribution points and handed over a jade bottle to Chen Fei. The jade bottle was a medium-grade spiritual tool used by practitioners. Without it, the medicinal power of the Purple Spirit Pills couldn¡¯t be contained. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei bowed to the steward of the Mission Hall and then left. Purple Spirit Pills were specifically for use by practitioners in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. According to the current situation of Chen Fei¡¯s fourth Divine Palace, approximately five Purple Spirit Pills would be enough to complete the forging of the fourth Divine Palace. However, Chen Fei exchanged for two extra pills, just in case he needed them during cultivation. Returning to the secret chamber, Chen Fei continued to practice the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, awaiting the arrival of nightfall. As time passed, while Chen Fei absorbed the insights of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword with single-minded devotion, a predetermined time point set in his mind awakened him from his insights. Chen Fei opened his eyes, left the secret chamber, and approached the Black Divine Barrier. At this moment, the sky had not yet fully darkened, and the distant sun cast its lingering radiance, painting the horizon in a golden hue. Chen Fei smiled faintly and walked straight into the barrier, arriving ten miles outside the city wall. In the past few days, the city wall had expanded considerably, and the speed of expansion was noticeably faster than before. Clearly, the gradual changes in the Black Divine Barrier had caused a sense of anxiety among the major Sacred Lands. Unfortunately, the specific location of the Black Divine could not be found now, and in the center of the barrier, more and more monsters were accumulating. It was unclear whether it was because some monsters had gained enough spiritual wisdom or if it was an order from the Black Divine Barrier itself, but the monsters roaming the outskirts were gradually becoming scarce. This made it more difficult for practitioners in other Mountain Sea Realms to slay monsters. After all, when monsters gathered in tens or even hundreds, it was an extremely terrifying situation. Even peak practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm had to detour when encountering such a scenario, let alone practitioners of lower cultivation levels. Chen Fei stood still, looking up at the sky above the barrier. The black mist swirled around, and the glow of the setting sun couldn¡¯t penetrate through. As time passed, darkness finally enveloped the entire barrier. Chen Fei continued to practice the Purple Sky Stellar Sword while waiting for the appointed time to arrive. Finally, the surrounding lingering souls began to grow ferocious, and then suddenly engulfed Chen Fei. The insights of talent Endless Regeneration emerged, with thirty-six Xuanyuan Swords forming a connected array. As the insights flowed into the Xuanyuan Swords, their blades turned as black as ink, and one could even see the frantic writhing of the black threads. Ten of the phantom Xuanyuan Swords dissipated silently in succession as Chen Fei absorbed the last bit of insights from talent Endless Regeneration, completely assimilating them. Inside the third Divine Palace, talent Endless Regeneration radiated dazzling brilliance before slowly settling down. Chen Fei took out the jade bottle and swallowed all seven Purple Spirit Pills. Chen Fei intended to directly forge the fourth Divine Palace within the Black Divine Barrier. After all, the divine power needed for forging the Divine Palace was enhanced by elixirs, and any other required natural energy could be drawn from the void using talent Endless Regeneration. Therefore, the location of the breakthrough mattered little to Chen Fei. The Purple Spirit Pills melted in his mouth, and the majestic medicinal power began to surge through Chen Fei¡¯s body. Activating the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, Chen Fei neatly organized the medicinal power and began to forge the remaining parts of the fourth Divine Palace. The Divine Palace continued to rise, and the divine power flowed rapidly within Chen Fei¡¯s body. After an indeterminate amount of time, Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly trembled slightly, and a ripple spread out in all directions from him. The fourth Divine Palace was complete! Chen Fei¡¯s vision rapidly elevated, then suddenly plunged downward. The next moment, a void barrier appeared in front of him. Teleportation, Prison Suppression, Sword Mastery, Endless Regenerations, all transformed into a sharp blade, easily opening a gap in the void barrier. Chen Fei¡¯s soul directly stepped into the void. Countless stars twinkled before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes as he carried the phantoms of the four Divine Palaces and flew forward. Finding an outstanding offensive talent was Chen Fei¡¯s current goal. If he couldn¡¯t find one, Chen Fei might choose Iron Skin Bronze Bones, a talent he had been interested in for a long time but had never pursued. Chen Fei rushed forward quickly, then his expression shifted slightly as he saw several familiar talents. Sky Piercer, Imprisonment, both exclusive talents of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. It seemed that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant had cultivated to the Great Completion realm, bringing these two talents very close to their starting points. Imprisonment belonged to the category of control-type talents, while Sky Piercer, to some extent, could also be considered offensive, although it overlapped partially with the Sword Mastery talent. They could have formed the talent technique Sword Star River Control, but it wouldn¡¯t have been as beneficial for Chen Fei. Without pausing, Chen Fei continued to fly forward and soon spotted the Iron Skin Bronze Bones talent. Perhaps because of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Iron Skin Bronze Bones was now much closer to Chen Fei, and he barely expended any soul energy at this moment. Skipping over these clusters of talents, there was a segment of void without any clusters. For many practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, this had been a bottleneck, and in the void, there had been many such segments. Only by crossing these bottlenecks could new talents be seen. With twenty percent of his soul energy consumed, Chen Fei had seen talents such as Roar of Fury, Resilience, Swift, and Hidden Fury. Chen Fei had paused briefly on Resilience. Last time, he had promised to choose Resilience, but it seemed Chen Fei had once again changed his mind. If it hadn¡¯t been for the appearance of the talent technique Sword Star River Control, Chen Fei would have truly chosen Resilience. It could only be said that fate had its own plans; Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be blamed. Skipping over these excellent talents, Chen Fei had encountered another segment of void with no talents present. This segment of emptiness seemed somewhat lengthy. When Chen Fei¡¯s soul energy consumption reached nearly forty percent, he finally saw two faint clusters of light ahead. If no clusters appeared soon, Chen Fei would have to turn back. However, if these two clusters couldn¡¯t satisfy him, Chen Fei would still have to return; his soul energy wouldn¡¯t hold up much longer. Reaching into one of the clusters of light, the information about the talent appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. [Divine Blessing: Increases soul protection, slow recovery from injuries] Chen Fei was slightly surprised; it was actually a soul-based talent that enhanced soul defense, making it impervious to external influences. Even if injured, one could self-recover. This was indeed a great talent. With this, there was confidence in burning soul energy during battles. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After hesitating for a moment, Chen Fei reached into the other cluster of light. [Adamantine Body: Utmost strength and resilience] It wasn¡¯t an upgraded version of Iron Skin Bronze Bones because Adamantine Body lacked self-recovery abilities. However, the increase in strength and defense far surpassed Iron Skin Bronze Bones. Although not purely an offensive talent, with this option, there was no need for further hesitation. Chen Fei grabbed the cluster of light containing Adamantine Body and flew back towards the starting point. What a scoop! Chapter 792 - Chapter 792: Exploding in the Air Chapter 792: Exploding in the Air Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Along the way, Chen Fei once again saw those talents from before, a smile on his face. In the past, Chen Fei had some lingering attachment to the talents of Resilience and Iron Skin Bronze Bones, after all, these talents could truly enhance his strength. But every time he came to the void, he always encountered better ones, or ones that were more needed, what should Chen Fei do? Of course, he should choose the better ones! Now, with the Adamantine Body talent in tow, Chen Fei had completely lost his thoughts about Iron Skin Bronze Bones and Iron Skin Bronze Bones, as for the Resilience talent, there was still a little, but not much. The Adamantine Body talent, when raised to the level of perfection, increased the upper limit of pressure reduction and injury by forty percent, and increased strength by forty percent. Why did Chen Fei immediately leave after seeing the Adamantine Body? It was because the improvement he received was just too insane. The talent of Prison Suppression was already exaggerated enough, it could increase the upper limit of injury reduction by sixty percent, but this was only for one aspect, and now with the Adamantine Body, both attack and defense were increased by forty percent each, which added up to eighty percent. It wasn¡¯t easy to directly compare the improvement in two aspects with the improvement in one aspect, after all, sometimes improving one aspect was extremely difficult. However, for Chen Fei now, the Adamantine Body talent was the best choice. As long as Chen Fei raised the Adamantine Body to the state of perfection, his overall strength would undergo explosive growth. There was also the talent, Sword Dominating the Galaxy, and Chen Fei was looking forward to the final bonus it would provide. At this moment, the talent was ceaseless, slowly absorbing the essence and integrating it into the soul, fust as Chen Fei had speculated before, the ceaseless talent could indeed provide some help in this void. The help wasn¡¯t exaggerated, but the fact that Chen Fei could run so far and obtain the Adamantine Body talent meant that the ceaseless talent had definitely played a role. Dragging the talent along, Chen Fei returned to the starting point, his soul passing through the void barrier. The next moment, as the soul returned to its place, the fourth Divine Palace trembled slightly because of the arrival of the Adamantine Body talent, then quickly stabilized. Choosing talents in the void, an instant seemed like a thousand years. Within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, it was as quick as blinking, and Chen Fei had already completed this task. However, the matter of breakthrough was not truly finished after selecting the talents. The Purple Sky Stellar Sword automatically operated, tens of thousands of arrays interconnecting between the first three Divine Palaces, giving rise to a sense of unity. For other cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm, breaking through from the initial stage to the middle stage and forging the fourth Divine Palace was a hurdle, connecting the previous three Divine Palaces together was also a hurdle. But for Chen Fei, none of these barriers existed. The Purple Sky Stellar Sword directly completed all of this automatically. This was the effect brought about by the top-tier technique of the perfected stage. Due to the different cultivation techniques, there were slight differences in the Divine Palaces of the Mountain Sea Realm. After breaking through the realm, the array patterns interconnecting between the Divine Palaces varied greatly. Between Chen Fei¡¯s three Divine Palaces, there were tens of thousands of array patterns, which was already considered the most top-notch way of connection, where the Divine Palaces were interconnected, like a whole. The result of this was that Chen Fei could fully unleash the power of the three Divine Palaces simultaneously without reservation. The elemental force output between each move would be several times stronger than before the breakthrough. Purple electric lights intertwined around Chen Fei, and the surrounding black mist was dispelled as soon as it approached. This phenomenon lasted for a moment before slowly dissipating, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura reached its peak. Each Divine Palace was presided over by a talent, which meant that Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to nurture his foundation at all. His foundation was already incredibly solid. Chen Fei opened his eyes, a purple light flashing in them. He slowly clenched his fists, and the powerful force circulated freely within his body. Not only did breaking through to the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm bestow power, but there was also the new talent, Adamantine Body, providing additional bonuses. Currently, the Adamantine Body talent was still in its introductory stage, with a one percent increase in both strength and damage reduction. Combined with the forty percent damage reduction from the talent, Domain Suppression, Chen Fei¡¯s maximum pressure limit had reached fifty percent. Breaking through to the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm inherently increased defensive power. On top of this, adding another fifty percent, Chen Fei¡¯s defense now far exceeded what it was before the breakthrough. That¡¯s how talents worked; the stronger your foundation, the greater the bonuses they could provide. Compared to many fixed bonuses, like spiritual treasures or certain techniques, talents would grow stronger with you, truly accompanying you throughout your life. In addition to damage reduction, the one percent increase in strength from the Adamantine Body talent was the most noticeable change for Chen Fei at the moment. At this moment, Chen Fei had a feeling that he could penetrate through heaven and earth. This sensation was a result of the sudden increase in strength. As Chen Fei continued to operate the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, this feeling gradually faded away. Techniques were the best way to adapt to and utilize power. Chen Fei¡¯s body occasionally flashed with purple light, until even the purple light disappeared, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura completely stabilized. Chen Fei relaxed his fist, and the remaining medicinal power in his body only laid a foundation for the construction of the fifth Divine Palace. After breaking through to the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, cultivating the Divine Palaces required even greater elemental force. While the Purple Spirit Pill had an excellent effect in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, its effectiveness significantly decreased in the middle stage. Similarly, the Heavenly Rain Flower, which could increase the number of Divine Palaces, had its effects diminished in the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, though it could still enhance up to half a Divine Palace, which was considered the utmost absorption. Chen Fei opened his left hand, and the Shadow Lock Bow flew into his palm. As he pulled the bowstring, his brows furrowed involuntarily. The bow¡¯s power had weakened. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, the Shadow Lock Bow, which was at the level of a low-grade spiritual treasure, had difficulty showcasing his full power. Of course, even in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, it couldn¡¯t fully demonstrate his strength, but it wasn¡¯t as exaggerated as it was now. Now, with the Shadow Lock Bow in hand, Chen Fei found it naturally easier to kill Fourth-Tier early-stage monsters, as his elemental force output had increased. However, attempting to kill Fourth-Tier mid-stage monsters with it might not yield ideal results. He could only rely on arrows to gradually wear down the monsters. With the time he had, Chen Fei could charge in, sword raised and falling, not even knowing how many monsters he had already slain. Although the Qianyuan Sword was also a low-grade spiritual treasure and its current assistance had diminished greatly, compared to the bow and arrow, it still provided some assistance. ¡°To elevate all four spiritual treasures to the middle grade, I¡¯ll need to exchange for quite a few spiritual materials and earthly treasures.¡± Chen Fei pondered deeply. The Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell were still manageable, especially since they had absorbed so much spiritual essence previously. It was just a matter of the final push. But the Shadow Lock Bow and the Astonishing Spirit lade Pendant were more troublesome, especially the latter. It had unique functions, and obtaining suitable spiritual materials for it would likely require a significant amount of contribution points. Chen Fei looked towards the distance. Previously, when he saw a cluster of monsters, he knew it was better to avoid them. Engaging in a direct fight would be more trouble than it was worth. Now, it all depended on whether these monsters could withstand a few strikes from Chen Fei! With a slight sway of his figure, Chen Fei disappeared from his original position, reappearing a hundred meters away, heading towards the direction of the entrance to the Stone Forest Gorge. A moment later, before Chen Fei had reached the entrance of the Stone Forest Gorge, he saw several monsters gathered together. One mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster and three early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters. Chen Fei had actually seen these monsters yesterday, but at that time, there was another mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster among them. If he had seen this number of monsters yesterday, Chen Fei would have dealt with them immediately. After all, what troubled Chen Fei at that time was being surrounded by two mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters or higher. Chen Fei stopped in his tracks, drew his bow, and nocked an arrow. The next moment, the arrow disappeared from the bow, and with a loud explosion, a massive sonic boom cloud appeared behind Chen Fei. Several miles away, the monsters who were aimlessly wandering suddenly sensed something and subconsciously looked up. ¡°Bang!¡± The monster¡¯s head instantly exploded, its entire body propelled forward by a tremendous force. Before the monster¡¯s body could hit the ground, another arrow followed, shattering the headless monster¡¯s body in midair. Under the might of these two arrows, the monster¡¯s formidable self-healing and vitality were obliterated, and its aura disappeared completely, leaving only a spiritual light floating towards Chen Fei. Compared to a few days ago, when Chen Fei needed four or five arrows to kill a Fourth-Tier early-stage monster, now only two were needed. One arrow for the head, one for the body! Killing monsters could be this simple. ¡°Roar!¡± As one monster fell, the remaining monsters immediately reacted. There was no fear or retreat in the monsters¡¯ emotions. In their minds, there was only madness to tear apart their opponents before death. Facing such monsters, strong in self-healing and unafraid of death, it was easy to deal with when there was a gap in strength. However, if the strength was similar, whether in the Mountain Sea Realm or among the Monster Kings, the outcome was uncertain. The mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster led the charge towards Chen Fei, with the other two early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters following closely behind. Chen Fei stood his ground, continuing to draw his bow and nock arrows. The next moment, several arrows flew out, and behind Chen Fei, due to the sonic boom cloud, even the black mist dissipated significantly, forming a blank area. Although the two early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters were somewhat prepared, they were still shattered in midair by Chen Fei¡¯s arrows, with their fate not much better than the first monster. When there was a huge difference in strength, fearlessness wasn¡¯t a decisive factor anymore. It didn¡¯t even count as a factor determining the outcome of the battle. When strength was inferior, engaging in combat often led to death. Whether it was against humans or monsters. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei hadn¡¯t wanted to face the crushing outcome one day, so he had needed to work harder to improve his own realm. As the three monsters fell, the remaining mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster¡¯s aura had become increasingly ferocious. Lack of wisdom hadn¡¯t meant no intelligence at all. The death of its companions had still strongly stimulated the monster, making it even more frenzied. The black mist on the monster¡¯s body had begun to condense on its surface, its entire body turning as dark as an abyss. In the blink of an eye, the monster had been in front of Chen Fei, its gaping maw lunging towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. The Shadow Lock Bow had flown to Chen Fei¡¯s back, and Chen Fei had slowly drawn out the Qianyuan Sword, its sharp light circulating on the blade. Chapter 793 - Chapter 793: Suppress the World Chapter 793: Suppress the World Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s feet trembled violently, cracks spreading out in all directions. With the Qianyuan Sword in hand, Chen Fei blocked the monster¡¯s onslaught. His innate talents, the Domain Suppression and Adamantine Body, remained dim, devoid of any brilliance. Obviously, the monster¡¯s full-force strike hadn¡¯t even pierced through Chen Fei¡¯s ordinary defense, hence failing to trigger his innate talents. After breaking through to a higher realm, the innate boost in combat prowess proved more effective than any cultivation technique. However, without sufficient mastery of techniques, it would be challenging to break through the barriers of realms. The relationship between the two was complementary; neither could be forsaken. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword hummed softly as the monster¡¯s body was pushed back. Stepping forward, Chen Fei was surrounded by countless arcs of electricity, and at that moment, the Qianyuan Sword seemed to transform into a thunderbolt. In the next instant, a violet radiance flashed, splitting the monster¡¯s arms into two. Not only its arms but even the monster¡¯s body was cleaved in half. ¡°Zi zi zi!¡± Electric arcs crazily entwined around the monster, preventing the black mist from healing its injuries. There was no need to wield the Xuanyuan Sword; the sheer power of thunder at this moment achieved the same effect as the Xuanyuan Sword of the past. The monster opened its mouth wide, its eyes fixed firmly on Chen Fei, devoid of fear or dread, only harboring an icy chill that seemed to seep into the bone, as if it intended to transform into the abyss, dragging Chen Fei down into the depths. With a slight lift of his eyelids, Chen Fei flipped the Qianyuan Sword and thrust it straight into the monster¡¯s head. ¡°Boom!¡± A deafening explosion echoed as the monster¡¯s head instantly burst apart. Lifting the Qianyuan Sword high, Chen Fei swung it down toward the monster¡¯s remaining body. Stimulated by Chen Fei¡¯s techniques, the energies of heaven and earth converged into a several-meter-wide thunder pillar in mid-air, joining forces with the Qianyuan Sword to cleave through the monster¡¯s body. The monster¡¯s body writhed frantically, attempting to break free from the constraints and erosion of the thunder, but the Qianyuan Sword was firmly embedded in its body. Slowly, the monster¡¯s struggles weakened, its life force dwindling. Chen Fei withdrew the Qianyuan Sword, and a shadow of a dragon and elephant appeared behind him. The Adamantine Body talent activated, and the shadow of the dragon and elephant seemed to be enveloped in a layer of golden light. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei swept out with a sword, the air rupturing as the blade passed through. The monster¡¯s body trembled slightly, then in an instant, it was swept into powder, its essence completely dissipated. A spiritual light flew out from the monster¡¯s body, rushing into the Jade Ruler. Chen Fei sheathed the Qianyuan Sword and reflected on the details of the battle just now. Breaking through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm had indeed demonstrated the power of the Purple Sky Stellar Sword at the Perfection level, no longer constrained by elemental energy as in the early stages of the realm. Although the Adamantine Body talent was still in its infancy, the ten percent increase in strength had already shown remarkable effects. And when this talent was further elevated to the Great Completion stage, the boost in combat prowess would be simply off the charts. Moreover, reaching the Great Completion stage with the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, unlocking the seven stars within the body, and then activating the talent technique Sword Dominates the Galaxy, just thinking about it felt exhilarating. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying the Adamantine Body talent¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Adamantine Body talent -? Pummeling the body!¡± Chen Fei glanced at the panel and simplified the Adamantine Body talent, spending some premium elemental stones. However, for the current Chen Fei, this amount wasn¡¯t considered much. The result of the simplification was quite straightforward, resembling the way martial artists in the Body Tempering realm cultivated their physical strength. Taking his gaze away from the panel, Chen Fei looked into the distance. Having only just killed a few mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters, it wasn¡¯t even considered a warm-up. Naturally, Chen Fei had no intention of leaving the barrier so soon. As for the late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters, Chen Fei had never encountered them before, so he couldn¡¯t judge their combat power. After all, even mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters had undergone significant changes compared to a few days ago, so there was no reason to assume that late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters remained unchanged. However, near the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon, there shouldn¡¯t be monsters of that rank. Chen Fei¡¯s current field of vision was good, and if he noticed anything amiss, he could leave directly. Half an hour later, Chen Fei stood at the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon. On the ground, the corpses of several monsters had turned into black mist, disappearing without a trace, leaving only a pile of powder behind. Chen Fei glanced down at his Jade Ruler. Including the monsters he had initially killed, there were now three points in the middle tier and twelve points in the lower tier. The harvest of this half-hour alone far exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s total from the previous few days. This was the most noticeable change brought about by the improvement in combat power. If Chen Fei were still in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, he would only dare to cautiously choose early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters or tackle mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters individually. But now, Chen Fei could boldly confront monsters as long as their numbers weren¡¯t excessively overwhelming. However, despite standing at the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon, Chen Fei hesitated to enter. Just now, he had thought that there shouldn¡¯t be late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters in the gorge, yet now Chen Fei had spotted one. It had to be said that Xiao Qiping and the others¡¯ ability to escape back a few days ago was largely due to luck. Of course, it was also possible that there were no late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters at that time, and this monster had arrived recently. Inside the gorge, dozens of monsters had gathered: nine mid-stage Fourth- Tier, one late-stage Fourth-Tier, and the rest were all early-stage Fourth-Tier. With this number of monsters, even without a late-stage Fourth-Tier among them, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to charge in recklessly. While Chen Fei¡¯s armor was thick enough, the sheer number of monsters was too insane. Chen Fei saw no need to risk his life in such a reckless venture. The entire Black Divine Barrier wasn¡¯t limited to just the Stone Forest Canyon for monster sightings; Chen Fei could explore other directions as well. Turning around, Chen Fei identified the direction and ran towards another area. There might be some situations in the Stone Forest Canyon, but Chen Fei¡¯s current strength wasn¡¯t sufficient for exploration. Three hours later, Chen Fei appeared several miles outside the city wall. On the Jade Ruler, the mid-tier points had reached five, while the lower-tier points stood at sixteen. After leaving the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon, Chen Fei encountered few monsters along the way. As long as they weren¡¯t in overwhelming groups, he would approach and slay them. However, the monsters that were easily dispatched had been continually cleaned out by other Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings recently. Those remaining were tough nuts to crack. After exploring for a distance, Chen Fei chose to return. As Chen Fei looked ahead at the city wall, his breath began to fluctuate. Using the Slaughter Spirit Technique combined with the Sword Contraction Technique within the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, Chen Fei lowered his realm to the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. The limit of the Slaughter Spirit Technique had been reached. After further realm advancement, it would no longer be able to perfectly conceal Chen Fei¡¯s realm as it did before. Chen Fei¡¯s concealment of his realm nowadays was more of a subconscious behavior. Inside the city wall, as Chen Fei was about to leave the barrier, he suddenly turned his head to the side and noticed several people staring at him. When Chen Fei turned, those people even nodded at him before leaving. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly; it was Xiao Qiping and his group. He hadn¡¯t expected to encounter them again today. Turning back, Chen Fei left the barrier and entered the Mission Hall. As usual, the Mission Hall was bustling with people. Chen Fei approached the counter. ¡°Purple Crystal Soil, Pearl Light Stone, Earth Vein Water¡­¡± Chen Fei selected several spiritual materials, all necessary for crafting spiritual treasures. With the contribution points Chen Fei currently possessed, he could exchange for quite a few valuable items, such as pills to enhance cultivation. However, there was a somewhat awkward issue now: Chen Fei¡¯s Adamantine Body talent was still in its introductory stage. At this point, if Chen Fei were to forge the fifth Divine Palace with the Adamantine Body talent only at the introductory stage, even with the support of his other talents, breaking through the void barrier would be quite challenging. Entering the void was already difficult enough, let alone dragging several Divine Palaces to find talents. In the end, it would only waste the opportunity to select talents. At a normal pace, it was almost inevitable to take two to three years to cultivate a talent to Great Completion, even with the support of the panel. Fortunately, with the Black Divine Barrier now in place, Chen Fei could absorb insights every night. Chen Fei decided to focus on advancing the Adamantine Body talent next, rather than rushing to enhance the Purple Sky Stellar Sword. After all, reaching the Great Completion stage with the Purple Sky Stellar Sword would allow Chen Fei to break through to the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm without encountering many obstacles. Although not reaching Great Completion would affect his combat power, enhancing the foundational realm was evidently more important now. The feeling the Black Divine Barrier gave Chen Fei wasn¡¯t good, so he decided to take advantage of it while there were no other mishaps. He would seize every opportunity to benefit from it. Chen Fei decided that from now on, every day after leaving the Black Divine Barrier, he would spend his contribution points first. This was to prevent any unforeseen circumstances where his contribution points might become useless, leading to a significant loss for him. At this moment, Chen Fei emptied all his contribution points and exchanged them for enough spiritual materials to upgrade all four of his spiritual treasures to the middle grade. With the materials in hand, Chen Fei returned to his secret chamber. He took out the Qianyuan Sword and inserted it into the Pearl Light Stone he had exchanged. The spiritual essence contained within the Pearl Light Stone surged into the Qianyuan Sword. This rather crude method of upgrading spiritual treasures actually wasted spiritual materials. The best approach would be to hire a master craftsman to melt the Pearl Light Stone into the Qianyuan Sword. However, this method was quite time-consuming, and finding a master craftsman wasn¡¯t easy. Top-tier craftsmen often required waiting for their availability. For Chen Fei, time was essentially equivalent to contribution points now. If he had to wait for a craftsman, he might as well upgrade the spiritual treasures himself. Although it would waste some spiritual materials, he could always earn them back later. The Qianyuan Sword was just one step away from being a middle-grade spiritual treasure. As the spiritual essence surged from the Pearl Light Stone, the sword¡¯s spirituality continuously ascended until it reached the critical point. ¡°Buzz!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As the Pearl Light Stone shattered into useless fragments, the Qianyuan Sword trembled slightly. A ripple spread out, directly advancing it to the level of a middle-grade spiritual treasure. A beam of light flowed from the hilt of the Qianyuan Sword, extending all the way to the tip, filling the entire secret chamber with a chilling aura. Having money truly made things easier. With this, the Qianyuan Sword didn¡¯t even need time for refinement; it directly broke through to a new rank. Chen Fei stepped forward, grasping the hilt of the Qianyuan Sword, feeling the excitement of its spirituality. A smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on Chen Fei¡¯s face. The Qianyuan Sword had been with Chen Fei since he was in the Visceral Tempering realm. In the future, Chen Fei hoped that the Qianyuan Sword could continue to accompany him, facing challenges and dominating the world with his sword! Chapter 794 - Chapter 794: There Is Imperfection Chapter 794: There Is Imperfection Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei sheathed the Qianyuan Sword and took out the Concealment Bell from his sleeve. The Concealment Bell was also somewhat excited at this moment, after all, it had seen the Qianyuan Sword advancing in rank. Whether human, monster, or even spiritual treasure, the ability to enhance one¡¯s own strength would instinctively generate anticipation. To some extent, this was a leap in the hierarchy of life. Chen Fei took out the Purple Crystal Soil and affixed it to the body of the Concealment Bell. The situation of the Concealment Bell was similar to that of the Qianyuan Sword, only one step away. At this moment, with the influx of the essence of the Purple Crystal Soil, the Concealment Bell trembled slightly. Chen Fei glanced at the Concealment Bell, didn¡¯t find any issues, and let it continue to absorb while taking out the other exchanged spiritual materials one by one, beginning to enhance the Shadow Lock Bow and the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant. These two items required a considerable amount of spiritual materials, but fortunately, Chen Fei had exchanged for many. Normally speaking, they could be upgraded to the level of middle-grade spiritual treasures. The Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant, in fact, Chen Fei had never used it once. But it was ultimately a spiritual treasure aimed at the soul, inherently rare. When truly used, the value of the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant would be demonstrated. Three hours passed in the blink of an eye, and ripples appeared in the formation of the secret chamber, causing the power of the spiritual treasures to involuntarily resonate with the surrounding elemental energy. The Concealment Bell was the first to break through, without any hindrance in the middle. Both its defensive and offensive capabilities had greatly increased. Attacks from ordinary early-stage fourth-rank beings would find it difficult to penetrate its defense unless their numbers were overwhelming. The body of the Shadow Lock Bow enlarged by a section, enhancing the concealment of its arrows. Of course, the most important enhancement was the greatly increased pulling force of the Shadow Lock Bow, which was the focus of Chen Fei¡¯s upgrade. This enhancement allowed Chen Fei to fully unleash most of his current strength. The upgrade process of the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant was the most difficult, with several mistakes in between. For such a treasure aimed at the soul, it would have been better to have a skilled craftsman smelt it. Chen Fei¡¯s knowledge of forging still seemed somewhat rudimentary. However, in the end, relying on valuable spiritual materials, the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant was forcibly upgraded. Now, whenever Chen Fei wore the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant, he could feel the tranquility of his soul. This passive state could provide assistance to cultivators in both their daily practice and battles. In emergencies, directly triggering the special power of the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant could also boost the strength of the soul. With all four spiritual treasures upgraded, a hint of smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. However, the high-grade fourth-rank spiritual materials were too expensive to exchange for, otherwise Chen Fei would have wanted to upgrade the Qianyuan Sword to the category of high-grade spiritual treasures first. After collecting all the spiritual treasures, Chen Fei stood in place, intending to test the innate talent, Sword Dominates the Galaxy. Within the Black Divine Barrier, Chen Fei was uncertain about what changes the innate talent would undergo. Since it was the first time using it, out of caution, he decided to test it in the secret chamber first. Activating the Purple Sky Stellar Sword, the elemental energy flowed rapidly within Chen Fei¡¯s body. Then, the innate talent Sword Mastery within the second Divine Palace trembled violently, a radiance surged out, rushing towards the third Divine Palace¡¯s innate talent, Endless Regeneration. The two innate talents connected together, followed by another radiance flying out and delving into the fourth Divine Palace¡¯s innate talent, Adamantine Body. The three innate talents interconnected, a peculiar power enveloped Chen Fei¡¯s entire body. In the next moment, a sword-shaped phantom appeared above the four Divine Palaces, and the elemental energy within Chen Fei¡¯s body boiled completely. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body, his aura suddenly soaring, as if an ancient behemoth had awakened. Chen Fei remained expressionless, quietly sensing the changes in his body at this moment, a hint of realization appearing in his eyes. It might have been that all three innate talents were high-grade versions; the current effect of Sword Dominates the Galaxy exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. Even when Adamantine Body was still in its initial stage, Sword Dominates the Galaxy¡¯s effect was incredibly powerful. A twenty percent increase in attack power, and a twenty percent reduction in damage received under pressure! The effect was plain and simple, but for boosting combat power, it was remarkably astonishing. In battles among strong individuals, sometimes the difference was subtle, not to the extent of being overwhelming, but it was decisive for the outcome of the battle. If the difference was already subtle, the current effect of Sword Dominates the Galaxy would further widen the gap between Chen Fei and ordinary mid-level Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. Moreover, in the future, as Adamantine Body innate talent improved, the effect of Sword Dominates the Galaxy would undoubtedly strengthen. If later, Chen Fei integrated the Purple Sky Stellar Sword with a new cultivation technique, allowing more innate talents to merge into Sword Dominates the Galaxy, then this innate talent would further enhance. The only drawback was that this innate talent consumed a tremendous amount of Chen Fei¡¯s elemental energy, mental focus, and soul. Just activated, Chen Fei could already feel the burden Sword Dominates the Galaxy placed on his body. Elemental energy was easy to replenish, with the innate talent Endless Regeneration continuously extracting it from the surrounding elemental energies. But restoring mental focus and soul wasn¡¯t as straightforward. This innate talent could only be used in critical moments. Although there were no lingering effects, prolonged use could easily drain Chen Fei. Dispelling Sword Dominates the Galaxy, Chen Fei¡¯s aura began to decline, returning to its original state. After a moment of contemplation, Chen Fei recalled the various details of using Sword Dominates the Galaxy, then sat cross-legged, starting to cultivate the Purple Sky Stellar Sword. A clone emerged from Chen Fei¡¯s shadow, initiating the manipulation of elemental energies to pummel Chen Fei¡¯s physical body. The insights from the innate talent Adamantine Body and the Purple Sky Stellar Sword appeared simultaneously in Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness, gradually immersing him in cultivation. In the blink of an eye, several hours passed, and Chen Fei opened his eyes, leaving the secret chamber. Zhao Ruizheng and the other two would officially emerge tomorrow, so today, Chen Fei was acting alone. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, the Black Divine Barrier was now a place both dangerous and full of treasures. Leaving aside the contributions, just the insights into cultivation techniques made Chen Fei eagerly pursue them. Thanks to the cultivation technique from the Saint Yan Sect, Chen Fei had the opportunity to choose the Xuanyuan Sword. To vanquish monsters and evil, the Xuanyuan Sword was undoubtedly the best choice. Without the filtering of the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit, no matter how brave Chen Fei was, he wouldn¡¯t dare to absorb those heavily contaminated insights. The Black Divine Barrier was constantly changing, absorbing insights. Chen Fei didn¡¯t dare to slack off even for a day, fearing that one day the Black Divine Barrier would discover this trick wasn¡¯t effective and stop coming altogether. On the way to the Black Divine Barrier, Chen Fei encountered many Mountain Sea Realm practitioners, nodding in acknowledgment to some familiar faces. With the lingering glow of the setting sun, Chen Fei entered the barrier. Glancing into the distance, Chen Fei wondered if his perception was mistaken. There was a moment when he sensed something unusual. However, when he carefully focused, he found nothing. Within the barrier, the density of the black mist seemed to have increased slightly. This wasn¡¯t particularly surprising; the density of the black mist changed every day. If it thickened, it indicated that the struggle between the Black Divine and humans or monsters had gained some advantage. Chen Fei lowered his head, his figure flickering, disappearing from the spot. As he leaped down from the city wall, Chen Fei glanced back. Compared to when he first arrived, the scope of the city wall had expanded significantly. The people from the major Sacred Lands were indeed working hard to purify the Black Divine Barrier, but whether there would be a good outcome in the end, no one could say for sure. ¡°Man proposes, God disposes!¡± Twenty miles outside the city wall, Chen Fei stood still. There was less than half an hour until nightfall. Chen Fei didn¡¯t bother to look for other monsters; he planned to absorb the insights first. Several figures leaped down from the city wall about a dozen miles away. One of them held a compass. After a moment, they pointed in a direction and hurried off. ¡°Even with the perception being so obscured, Brother Gu can still find the position of that person. Truly remarkable!¡± One of them complimented Gu Yande, who held the compass. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the mysterious techniques of the Sacred Lands. Back then, I didn¡¯t have this ability,¡± Gu Yande chuckled softly. ¡°When we see that person, let¡¯s attack to inflict severe injuries and then interrogate him!¡± One of them raised their head slightly, and the setting sun¡¯s rays filtered through the barrier, casting a faint light on the person¡¯s face. It was Xiao Qiping. However, at this moment, Xiao Qiping didn¡¯t have his usual warm smile; his expression seemed extremely gloomy. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that person will be stubborn and refuse to talk when the time comes,¡± Gu Yande whispered softly. ¡°Then let¡¯s directly perform soul searching. Although we can only find fragments, we only need a location, so there won¡¯t be any mistakes,¡± Xiao Qiping said in a deep voice. People familiar with Xiao Qiping knew him as a smiling tiger, narrow-minded and vengeful. However, despite his flaws, Xiao Qiping possessed remarkable martial talent and was extremely cunning. He was also quite generous to his own people, which attracted many followers. When Zhao Ruizheng and the other three didn¡¯t stop at the Stone Forest Canyon, they had already earned Xiao Qiping¡¯s resentment. But Xiao Qiping didn¡¯t act rashly with simple retaliation. Instead, he first conducted a probe and found that Zhao Ruizheng and his companions were quite powerful. If they were to cause trouble within the Black Divine Barrier, he would suffer heavy losses as well. So, Xiao Qiping temporarily suppressed the matter, waiting for the right opportunity to strike. He continued to have his men secretly monitor the other party. Then, a few days ago, someone reported that one of them frequently entered and exited the Black Divine Barrier alone. After coming out, they would visit the Mission Hall to redeem rewards. This immediately caught Xiao Qiping¡¯s attention. After secretly observing for a few days and confirming the information, Xiao Qiping decided to capture this person. A person entering and exiting the Black Divine Barrier alone and receiving rewards daily was quite intriguing. Such lone wolves naturally existed, but almost every one of them was a strong practitioner in the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, with very few even in the mid stages. For someone who was only in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm to be acting like this, it was highly likely that they had discovered a place where they could easily kill monsters. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Within the Black Divine Barrier, such places existed, and they were still controlled by several major groups. The heavens and earth, even in the realm of the gods, are not without flaws, let alone a barrier created by the Black Divine. There were bound to be some flaws. If one could control such a location, it would be like having a place where contributions were generated automatically and one could easily obtain rewards from the Mission Hall every day. Why wouldn¡¯t one do it? ¡°Bea bit more restrained in your actions. Otherwise, if you killed them outright, soul searching would be too difficult!¡± Jing Chaodong chuckled softly. He was in the mid stages of the Mountain Sea Realm and had recently joined Xiao Qiping¡¯s team. Chapter 795 - Chapter 795: Explain What a Surprise Is Chapter 795: Explain What a Surprise Is Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Xiao piping¡¯s team began recruiting members from the Mountain Sea Realm again after suffering heavy losses last time. However, those who would come from the mainland of Middle Continent had already arrived, so Xiao piping had not found satisfactory recruits. That was until Jing Chaodong, who, dissatisfied with the distribution of the previous team, ultimately chose Xiao piping¡¯s side. Jing Chaodong didn¡¯t care much about the grievances between Xiao piping and others before, but now, when it came to a simple position to kill monsters, Jing Chaodong was somewhat eager. In Jing Chaodong¡¯s previous team, they occupied such a position. Those monsters couldn¡¯t be considered easy pickings, but for the Mountain Sea Realm with sufficient strength, there was almost no danger. ¡°Mountain Sea Realm members aren¡¯t that easy to kill, but the opponent is an archer. They might have special eye techniques and could detect us early and escape,¡± Xiao piping pondered for a moment and said. ¡°Then I¡¯ll rush in first when the time comes,¡± Jing Chaodong said in a low voice. ¡°It might be tough for you, Brother Jing,¡± Xiao piping said, nodding. ¡°We¡¯re all in the same team, no need for such formalities,¡± Jing Chaodong said, waving his hand with a smile. With Gu Yande¡¯s presence, able to see far enough ahead, the team¡¯s progress was swift. Gu Yande lowered his head and glanced at the compass in his hand. At this moment, the frequency of the compass¡¯s rotation was accelerating, indicating that the target was getting closer. Several miles away, Chen Fei was waiting for nightfall. Suddenly, his expression changed slightly, and he looked back with some surprise. InChenFei¡¯s sight, the figures of Xiao piping and a few others were clearly visible. Even the faint killing intent emanating from them could be vaguely sensed. Chen Fei frowned slightly, glanced at the sky, and realized that the sun was about to set, signaling the onset of his daily enlightenment. This daily enlightenment was quite important to Chen Fei. After a moment of contemplation, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed and he ran towards another direction. Within a short period of time, Chen Fei covered nearly fifty miles, occasionally encountering Fourth-Tier early-stage monsters, which he easily killed with his Shadow Lock Bow. The Shadow Lock Bow, now upgraded to a superior spiritual treasure, had greatly increased in power. Although it still took two arrows to kill a monster, the first arrow almost always left the Fourth-Tier early-stage monsters critically wounded. If it weren¡¯t for the monsters¡¯ unusually resilient vitality, a Fourth-Tier early- stage monster would be reduced to minced meat by a single arrow. With two additional points of minor achievement recorded on his Jade Ruler, Chen Fei stopped in a mountain hollow. At this moment, night had finally fallen. The remnants around the mountain hollow suddenly became fierce, and Chen Fei sensed their state, his gaze fluctuating. Because he waited every day to absorb enlightenment, Chen Fei also took the opportunity to observe the state of these remnants. The resentment and ferocity grew day by day, and Chen Fei always felt that if this continued, these remnants might one day directly transform into sinister creatures. Currently, there were only a few sinister creatures within the barrier, but when all the remnants were transformed, the number of sinister creatures would explode. Compared to the current monsters, sinister creatures not only had extremely high concealment but also had more diverse attack methods. More importantly, sinister creatures grew at a faster rate than monsters. Monsters didn¡¯t need many days to reach the Fourth-Tier early stage from birth. Sinister creatures, on the other hand, could reach the Fourth-Tier early stage in at most two days. The Boundless Sea¡¯s natural energy was abundant with remnants, so there would never be a shortage of them within the Black Divine Barrier. With a slightly heavy heart, Chen Fei watched the remnants howling, trying to drag him into an illusion. Without even looking at the contents of the illusion, Chen Fei immediately used the Xuanyuan Sword to shatter it. Then, a dark shadow appeared in front of Chen Fei, who deliberately emanated the aura of the Adamantine Body. Sure enough, the dark shadow began to demonstrate how to cultivate the Adamantine Body. While Chen Fei waited to absorb insights into the Adamantine Body, several tens of miles away, Xiao piping and his companions were closely following Gu Yande¡¯s guidance. Gu Yande had already noticed Chen Fei¡¯s departure just now. Whether they had been spotted by Chen Fei or if he had simply headed elsewhere was unknown to Gu Yande and the others. Xiao piping and Jing Chaodong naturally couldn¡¯t let Chen Fei slip away like this. As long as he didn¡¯t head towards the city wall, they were determined to capture him today. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s swift progress, Xiao piping and his group were significantly slower. ¡°Is the target still moving?¡± Xiao Piping asked, his voice serious. ¡°No, they¡¯ve been stationary for a while now,¡± Gu Yande replied, shaking his head while looking at the compass in his hand. ¡°Could his current location be where he usually hunts monsters?¡± Liao Zhongqing suddenly suggested. Xiao piping and the others showed slight interest. If that were the case, they could save themselves the trouble of probing his mind. ¡°We¡¯ll find out when we get there,¡± Jing Chaodong said with a smile. Dealing with such situations was only troublesome within the Black Divine Barrier. In other parts of the Middle Continent mainland, capturing a Mountain Sea Realm member at the early stage wouldn¡¯t require such caution. Along the way, Xiao piping and his group didn¡¯t encounter a single monster. However, they were already accustomed to such situations. In the current Black Divine Barrier, many peripheral areas seldom had any monsters, while specific regions saw an increasing concentration of them. Recently, the Mission Hall had begun issuing missions related to this aspect, and teams unable to find monsters were gradually approaching those areas. Many Mountain Sea Realm members weren¡¯t optimistic about whether they could eradicate the Black Divine Barrier. In this situation, it was natural to seize the opportunity before the Black Divine Barrier underwent major changes and quickly kill more monsters to exchange for rewards from the Mission Hall. Several miles away, Chen Fei stood in place, surrounded by fifty illusory Xuanyuan Swords. With Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, and his soul strength increasing, he could now summon a considerably larger number of illusory Xuanyuan Swords. The twelve Xuanyuan Swords at the forefront were pitch black and silently collapsed, dissipating into nothingness. Chen Fei absorbed insights about the Adamantine Body in his sea of consciousness. After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes. Chen Fei glanced at his panel and saw that his proficiency in the Adamantine Body had increased by a notch. Another absorption session tomorrow might propel him from novice to mastery level. This efficiency far surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s own cultivation progress. However, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder how long such favorable circumstances would last. Chen Fei waved his hand, dispelling the illusory Xuanyuan Swords surrounding him. He was about to head to the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon to see if there were any other changes there. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly as he turned back and looked towards the rear, spotting Xiao Qiping and his group. If the previous encounter could be dismissed as a coincidence, now that Chen Fei had deliberately come to this location and they still followed, the situation was crystal clear. Chen Fei narrowed his eyes and noticed someone holding a compass ahead, likely the one who had tracked him down. A dozen miles might seem like a significant distance, easily traversable for Mountain Sea Realm members in the outside world. However, within the Black Divine Barrier, such a distance wasn¡¯t much, considering even with their powers suppressed, they still moved at the speed of lower-level cultivators. In just a moment, the distance between both parties had narrowed to just a few miles. Soon after, Xiao Qiping and Jing Chaodong, with their highest cultivation levels, simultaneously caught sight of Chen Fei¡¯s figure. ¡°Something¡¯s not right. It seems like he¡¯s deliberately waiting for us.¡± Jing Chaodong¡¯s brow furrowed as he noticed Chen Fei facing their direction, seemingly waiting for them. Originally, they had agreed that once they saw Chen Fei, he would make the first move. However, Jing Chaodong hesitated at this moment. Xiao Qiping immediately looked at Gu Yande, who nodded in understanding. With one hand forming seals, Gu Yande quickly rotated the compass in his other hand. ¡°No one else or monster kings nearby, no monsters either,¡± Gu Yande reported, his expression also puzzled. Mainly because of Chen Fei¡¯s calm demeanor at the moment, it was too composed, leaving them puzzled. Xiao Qiping frowned deeply. What was this game Chen Fei playing? ¡°No more tricks, let¡¯s attack directly!¡± Liao Zhongqing said solemnly. ¡°Since there¡¯s no one else around, let¡¯s all attack together. Let¡¯s go!¡± Jing Chaodong¡¯s gaze pondered, then he revealed a glint of coldness. He still had faith in Gu Yande¡¯s abilities; otherwise, how could they have tracked down this location? ¡°Attack!¡± Xiao Qiping shouted, his figure flashing as he charged directly towards Chen Fei. With two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators and three early-stage ones on their side, even if Zhao Ruizheng and the others were here, Xiao Qiping was confident in detaining them all, let alone now with just Chen Fei. Upon hearing Xiao Qiping and Jing Chaodong¡¯s words, Gu Yande and the other two didn¡¯t hesitate either, charging forward. As Xiao Qiping and his group rushed towards him, Chen Fei felt their murderous intent, which was now unrestrained, locking onto him like a torrential downpour. Though Mountain Sea Realm cultivators didn¡¯t possess the same ferociousness as monsters, their higher soul strength converged into an overwhelming pressure, a heavy burden for fellow humans to bear. Under this pressure, the operation of one¡¯s spirit, energy, and soul would slow down, inevitably diminishing one¡¯s strength. However, facing this pressure, Chen Fei remained calm. He extended his left arm, and the Shadow Lock Bow flew out, landing in his palm with an arrow already nocked. At this distance, it was the optimal shooting range for Chen Fei within the barrier. Unlike monsters, Mountain Sea Realm cultivators had better agility, making it easy for them to evade attacks from a slightly greater distance. Seeing Chen Fei draw his bow, Xiao Qiping and his group slightly raised their weapons. Despite being attacks from early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, they fought with all their might. In battles between Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, no one would take it lightly. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, locking onto Gu Yande. In the next moment, a massive sonic boom cloud appeared behind Chen Fei, and the arrow in his hand had already left the bow, resembling a meteor as it streaked towards Gu Yande. As Chen Fei acted, the expressions of Xiao Qiping and his group instantly changed. Chen Fei¡¯s realm had suddenly leaped to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Even without considering Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation aura, just the power contained in this arrow exceeded their expectations. A frenzied sense of deathly silence resounded in Gu Yande¡¯s soul. Instinctively, Gu Yande raised the compass in his hand, which transformed into a door-sized shield, protecting him. However, to his horror, Gu Yande found that the sense of deathly silence not only didn¡¯t diminish but grew stronger. The clothes on Gu Yande¡¯s body emitted a glow, runes circulating within them. Another layer of light shield appeared, enveloping Gu Yande within. But it didn¡¯t end there. Gu Yande quickly activated his techniques. His skin beneath his clothes turned dark as iron, akin to black iron. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Boom!¡± The thunderous explosion echoed as the defense formed by the compass shattered instantly, even the artifact itself was directly knocked away, cracks covering its surface. Gu Yande, behind the shattered compass, froze in place, his defensive stance dissipating. He looked at Chen Fei ahead with a horrified expression, his mouth trembling slightly. ¡°Bang!¡± Before the words could even be spoken, an immense force tore through his body. Gu Yande¡¯s figure instantly exploded into countless fragments, scattering in all directions. Chapter 796 - Chapter 796: Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens Chapter 796: Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A Mountain Sea Realm beginner died instantly with one arrow. Even though Gu Yande was fully armed and raised his defense to the utmost as soon as he sensed something wrong, it was still futile. In the face of absolute power, many things are as fragile as paper. Just as Chen Fei had previously estimated, even a Fourth-Tier beginner monster was brought to the brink of death by a single arrow. Martial artists, whose self-healing and defense were obviously weaker, couldn¡¯t even withstand a single arrow. Everything happened in the blink of an eye. At this moment, Xiao Qiping and the other three were a little over a mile away from Chen Fei. This distance was not much, easily bridged in a few steps, but for an archer, this distance meant they could still continue to attack. Thinking of this, Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin, both at the Mountain Sea Realm early-stage, couldn¡¯t help but shiver. Their strength was comparable to Gu Yande¡¯s. If they were to really engage in combat, Gu Yande¡¯s tactics might be even more abundant, and there was a good chance they would lose. And now, if Gu Yande couldn¡¯t even block a single arrow attack, what could they use to defend themselves? Suddenly, a sense of deathly silence enveloped Liao Zhongqing¡¯s soul, as if someone were holding a sword to his eyeballs at that very moment. In the next moment, that sword would pierce directly into his head. Since breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, Liao Zhongqing hadn¡¯t felt this icy chill for many years. ¡°Save me!¡± Liao Zhongqing, thinking of Gu Yande¡¯s fate just now, screamed in terror. Then, the blade in his hand gleamed with dazzling brilliance, completely obscuring his figure. ¡°Bang!¡± The bowstring vibrated through the air, emitting a dull sound. But before the sound reached, an arrow had already arrived in front of Liao Zhongqing. Xiao Qiping left behind a trail of afterimages in place, his real body standing in front of Liao Zhongqing, the Night Demon Blade in his hand transforming into an abyss, devouring the arrow. Jing Chaodong dashed towards Chen Fei at the fastest speed. With such powerful archery, they could only engage in close combat at this moment. Otherwise, if they let the opponent shoot freely, even Jing Chaodong wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the power displayed by the arrow just now. ¡°Boom!¡± An explosion resounded from behind, accompanied by a muffled grunt from Xiao Qiping. Jing Chaodong instinctively glanced back and saw that after Xiao Qiping took an arrow, his whole body involuntarily took several steps back. With each step on the ground, a dull sound echoed, forming a deep pit. Giant cracks extended in all directions from the edges of the deep pits. Xiao Qiping¡¯s right arm trembled slightly, and as he looked towards Chen Fei in the distance, his gaze carried a hint of horror. With such forceful attacks, it¡¯s no wonder Gu Yande was obliterated by a single arrow. If Xiao Qiping hadn¡¯t responded with all his strength, he would have been injured by that arrow just now. Even without being injured, Xiao Qiping¡¯s body felt slightly stiff at the moment. The advantage of such terrifying archery skills within this Black Divine Barrier was immense. Xiao Qiping felt some regret in his heart, but regrets were useless now. Since they were already adversaries, the only option was to completely snuff out the opponent here and eliminate any future threats! Chen Fei, seeing Xiao Qiping block the arrow with a single blade, wasn¡¯t particularly surprised. The Shadow Lock Bow technique was just an ordinary inheritance. It¡¯s just that Chen Fei, currently in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm and possessing tremendous strength, greatly enhanced the power of the arrows. The Shadow Lock Bow was nowamiddle-grade spiritual treasure. If it were elevated to the level of a high-grade spiritual treasure, perhaps it could perfectly showcase Chen Fei¡¯s formidable strength. By then, the power of that single arrow would reach a terrifying level. However, with Chen Fei¡¯s current wealth, he couldn¡¯t afford the expenditure involved in upgrading the spiritual treasure to a high-grade one. Having those elemental stones to buy cultivation pills or spiritual materials for cultivation would be a better choice. Chen Fei adjusted the Shadow Lock Bow and aimed it at the charging Jing Chaodong. As Jing Chaodong was locked on by Chen Fei, a chill involuntarily rose in his heart. The closer the distance, the stronger the arrow¡¯s power, and at such proximity, there was almost no possibility of evasion. ¡°Bang!¡± Before the sound even arrived, the arrow was already in front. Jing Chaodong roared, and the water-source blade in his hand instantly slashed out. Like a surging river appearing around Jing Chaodong, everything that came before him slowed down, thanks to the power of the water source. As the arrow approached within five steps of Jing Chaodong, its speed also slowed down involuntarily. But immediately, the explosive force contained in the arrow pierced straight through the water source in front of Jing Chaodong. The arrow¡¯s speed recovered instantly and arrived at Jing Chaodong¡¯s face in an instant. ¡°Boom!¡± Jing Chaodong¡¯s forward momentum suddenly halted, then, like Xiao Qiping earlier, he involuntarily took several steps back before dissipating the force of the arrow. Jing Chaodong squinted at Chen Fei, realizing only when truly facing the attack how terrifying these arrows of such force were. But like Xiao Qiping, Jing Chaodong¡¯s resolve to kill Chen Fei only grew stronger. Because someone like him as an enemy was too frightening; he had to be eliminated for peace of mind. As Chen Fei attacked Jing Chaodong, Xiao Qiping and the other two seized the opportunity to charge forward. Chen Fei remained expressionless, locking onto Jing Chaodong with the Shadow Lock Bow and releasing another arrow. With a dull sound, after forcing Jing Chaodong back a distance, Chen Fei aimed the Shadow Lock Bow at Xiao Qiping and the others. Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin were terrified, quickly hiding behind Xiao Qiping. These arrows were simply outrageous, causing injury upon impact and death upon contact, completely unreasonable. Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin dared not show themselves in front of Chen Fei¡¯s arrows at all, relying on Xiao Qiping to shield them. Xiao Qiping¡¯s expression turned solemn, his eyes turning pitch black as he directly began to burn his soul. In an instant, Xiao Qiping¡¯s perception heightened, and his combat power began to soar. Xiao Qiping raised his head, watching as Chen Fei drew the bowstring and fired another arrow. The arrow pierced through the black mist, as if tearing through the space it passed, countless ripples spreading out in front of the arrowhead. In minute detail, Xiao Qiping could better discern the terror of Chen Fei¡¯s arrows. Yet, in this scrutiny, Xiao Qiping also noticed the weakness of these arrows. While not exactly a flaw, every technique had its strong and weak points. The more sophisticated the technique, the fewer weaknesses it had. Xiao Qiping drew his blade and slashed the arrow that had flown before him. The Night Demon Blade was shaken by a tremendous force, flipping into the air, but this time, Xiao Qiping did not retreat. If it were a one-on-one situation, Xiao Qiping would already be considering escape. Despite burning his soul, he was still halted in place, unable to close the distance, which would inevitably make him an easy target. But now, with Jing Chaodong present, they had two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. With Chen Fei¡¯s divided attention, the advantage was on their side! Sure enough, as Chen Fei attacked Xiao Qiping, Jing Chaodong seized the opportunity to ignite his own soul, then took several steps forward, closing the distance to Chen Fei in less than a mile. Xiao Qiping lifted the Night Demon Blade, roaring angrily as his figure turned into a black streak, madly charging towards Chen Fei. Regardless of whom Chen Fei chose to attack next, the other could continue to advance. Chen Fei stood on the mountain slope, watching Xiao Qiping and his group. Arrows continued to fly out from his hand, accompanied by incessant explosions. ¡°Ah!¡± Liao Zhongqing suddenly screamed in agony, his entire right arm instantly exploding into a mist of blood, even his right shoulder disappearing without a trace, and the weapon in his hand dropping to the ground. Arrows weren¡¯t just straightforward projectiles. After a long standoff, even Xiao Qiping had moments of interception delay. Moreover, in Xiao Qiping¡¯s mind, the most important thing at the moment was to reach Chen Fei. Currently, Xiao Qiping was in a state of burning his soul. With every passing moment, his soul would be depleted, and if too much time passed, even the Mountain Sea Realm would be rendered useless. Huo Yuyin shuddered beside him. She was tempted to abandon Liao Zhongqing, but in such a battle, every bit of strength was precious. At this moment, Liao Zhongqing hadn¡¯t completely lost his combat power. As long as Xiao Qiping and Jing Chaodong could get close, he and Liao Zhongqing could assist. Realizing this, Huo Yuyin grabbed Liao Zhongqing and pulled him in front of her, closely following behind Xiao Qiping. The continuous collision of arrows and blades echoed without end. Jing Chaodong was now only tens of steps away from Chen Fei, completely entering the optimal distance for his attack. ¡°Unravel!¡± Jing Chaodong¡¯s eyes gleamed coldly as he manipulated the seals with his left hand hidden in his sleeve. Suddenly, he disappeared from his original position and reappeared at Chen Fei¡¯s side. The Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique was the main cultivation method Jing Chaodong practiced. Legend has it that this technique was created tens of thousands of years ago by a top inheritance from a now-extinct sect. When this inheritance was cultivated to its peak, anywhere with water could directly enhance the power of the practitioner¡¯s techniques. Although there was no water here, the air contained moisture. Jing Chaodong instantly moved dozens of steps, directly condensing a water source body beside Chen Fei, swapping places with his real body. Within the Black Divine Barrier, where the suppression of combat power was severe, if it were outside, Jing Chaodong could teleport more than thirty miles using this method. Although it couldn¡¯t be used continuously, it was enough to unleash unexpected effects in battle. ¡°Yes!¡± Seeing Jing Chaodong finally closing in, Xiao Qiping¡¯s eyes lit up, and the expressions on Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin¡¯s faces couldn¡¯t help but relax slightly. Practitioners who used bows and arrows as their weapons generally possessed impressive close combat abilities. However, this close combat was mostly just a precautionary measure. It wasn¡¯t weak, but it was generally weaker than archery. After all, a person¡¯s energy is limited, even in the Mountain Sea Realm. If one had the talent, they could cultivate an inheritance to its peak, which undoubtedly required deep study, as it was the best and easiest way to improve one¡¯s realm and combat power. Learning a little of this and a little of that wouldn¡¯t get ordinary martial artists very far, and the same applied to those in the Mountain Sea Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Die!¡± Jing Chaodong wielded the water-source blade, and behind him appeared the phenomenon of the Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens. In the next moment, the blade was already swinging towards Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Chen Fei lifted his eyelids slightly, and the Shadow Lock Bow slipped from his hand, flying automatically towards his back. ¡°Hiss!¡± Amidst the sound of thunder, the Qianyuan Sword unsheathed, and Chen Fei slashed towards Jing Chaodong with a sword. Chapter 797 - Chapter 797: Night Demon Chapter 797: Night Demon Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Dang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword and the Water Source Blade clashed, emitting a harsh metallic twist. Jing Chaodong, with his originally ferocious expression, froze for a moment, his eyes revealing a look of incredulity. The Water Source Blade and the Qianyuan Sword only held for a moment before instantly retracting and slamming into Jing Chaodong¡¯s chest. Wherever the Water Source Blade passed, Jing Chaodong¡¯s elemental defense on his body shattered like paper, instantly breaking apart along with his flesh, bones, and the organs within his torso. ¡°Puff!¡± Jing Chaodong spurted out a mouthful of blood, with over thirty percent of his chest cavity disappearing, sending him flying dozens of meters backward before crashing into the ground, creating a deep pit. As the impact reverberated through the ground, exacerbating Jing Chaodong¡¯s injuries, another mist of blood sprayed out from him. His complexion turned as pale as a sheet of paper, his breath sinking to its nadir. With the robust vitality of the Mountain Sea Realm, such injuries were extremely severe. Without proper treatment, dying from such heavy wounds wouldn¡¯t be an unusual outcome. Jing Chaodong struggled to prop himself up, his eyes carrying a hint of bewilderment. This person¡¯s close combat skills were unexpectedly much stronger than his archery. In Jing Chaodong¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei¡¯s archery was already a rare sight among mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts. Yet, with his prowess in close combat, Jing Chaodong couldn¡¯t help but feel as if he had encountered a late-stage expert. As Xiao Qiping and his companions rushed frantically towards Chen Fei, they all witnessed Jing Chaodong¡¯s plight, their faces turning pale. To them, Jing Chaodong¡¯s close combat ability seemed to be the turning point for their victory in this battle. They no longer needed to worry about arrows from Chen Fei. However, Chen Fei¡¯s single sword strike directly informed them that if they didn¡¯t face the arrows, they would have to face something even more terrifying. Countless thoughts raced through Xiao Qiping¡¯s mind, and instinctively, he wanted to turn and flee. Xiao Qiping1 s strength was almost on par with Jing Chaodong¡¯s, perhaps slightly superior. If Jing Chaodong had been heavily injured by a single sword strike, Xiao Qiping reckoned his fate wouldn¡¯t be any better if he engaged. But turning to flee meant facing Chen Fei¡¯s unreasonable archery, which would likely result in instant death. Xiao Qiping gritted his teeth, frustrated by the predicament. What kind of lunatic was this? Unable to win, yet not even given the chance to flee. ¡°Kill!¡± Xiao Qiping roared loudly, igniting his soul completely. His entire being was instantly shrouded in a layer of black radiance as he charged towards Chen Fei at an even faster speed. It wasn¡¯t entirely hopeless. Perhaps Chen Fei¡¯s earlier sword strike was a secret technique, explaining its strength. Not being from a sacred place, wielding only a medium-grade spiritual treasure, there was no reason for Chen Fei to be this formidable. There must be something about him that they hadn¡¯t seen clearly! Xiao Qiping fought desperately, while Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin were somewhat stunned. Their instinctive reaction was also to flee, but as Xiao Qiping had realized, with the power of that bow and arrow, they stood no chance of escaping. They had desperately tried to approach earlier, only to discover that the closer they got, the closer they came to death. If they had turned and fled when Gu Yande died earlier, there would have been a good chance of escaping in this kind of environment. Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin gritted their teeth and continued to charge forward. Now, only by fighting desperately could they hope for a glimmer of survival. Chen Fei glanced at Xiao Qiping and the others before flashing to Jing Chaodong¡¯s side. ¡°Don¡¯t kill¡­¡± Upon seeing Chen Fei, Jing Chaodong¡¯s body suddenly trembled, and all vitality dissipated completely before he could even speak. Chen Fei pulled the Qianyuan Sword from Jing Chaodong¡¯s forehead and turned to face Xiao Qiping, with the distance between them barely ten steps. Seeing Jing Chaodong¡¯s death, Xiao Qiping¡¯s aura became even more frenzied. There was no point in begging for mercy; they might as well die together! As the black radiance erupted, Xiao Qiping¡¯s intelligence vanished completely, and his momentum instantly soared to its peak. Seeing Xiao Qiping¡¯s state, Chen Fei¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile. Fighting with his life? In the face of an absolute gap in strength, whether they fought desperately or not, the outcome would be the same. Electricity flickered around Chen Fei as the Qianyuan Sword transformed into thunder, and the terrifying power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant circulated within his body. Initiating the Fourth Star! Four beams of light flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s body, and faintly, a Divine Palace condensed within him, and his elemental energy boiled. Sword Mastery and Adamantine Body technique radiated, and Chen Fei¡¯s momentum continued to rise. Sword Dominates the Galaxy Illusory sword shadows manifested within Chen Fei¡¯s body, amplifying his already exaggerated momentum as if to break through the obstruction of the black mist. Killing Xiao Qiping didn¡¯t require such effort. However, encountering a mid- stage Mountain Sea Realm expert who was willing to fight desperately was rare. Chen Fei also wanted to see where he stood in his fully unleashed state. The ferocious momentum surged towards Xiao Qiping, and despite his current lack of fear, his indifferent gaze showed intense fluctuations upon sensing Chen Fei¡¯s current aura. Yet, the instinct to seek safety and avoid danger made Xiao Qiping unable to resist the urge to escape, despite there being no fear at this moment. However, with the distance between them now less than ten steps, there was no chance for Xiao Qiping to flee. Chen Fei took a step forward, causing ripples to spread across the ground. The power in this step was unparalleled, yet Chen Fei¡¯s precise control prevented any damage to the ground. In the next moment, Chen Fei appeared in front of Xiao Qiping, the Qianyuan Sword thrusting out. Xiao Qiping silently howled, his entire mouth turning into pure black, devoid of any resemblance to a human, appearing eerie. ¡°Boom!¡± The tip of the Qianyuan Sword directly pushed aside Xiao Qiping¡¯s Night Demon Blade, despite Xiao Qiping¡¯s current strength being at his personal peak. But compared to Chen Fei, Xiao Qiping was still too weak. The top-tier techniques of the pinnacle of the Perfection level within the Sacred Lands, even among the Sacred Lands, there was no one like Chen Fei. Each of his two main combat talents was something that experts in the Mountain Sea Realm dreamed of. With the embryonic talent technique and the immense power bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant in the Great Completion level, in this situation, even if Xiao Qiping fought desperately, what could he do? The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s momentum was unstoppable, directly piercing through Xiao Qiping¡¯s body, shattering nearly half of his torso into pieces. The black radiance covering Xiao Qiping¡¯s body actually had extremely excellent defensive capabilities, but it was useless against Chen Fei¡¯s current attack power, far exceeding the black radiance¡¯s defense, rendering it unable to withstand. ¡°Bang!¡± Xiao Qiping¡¯s body slammed onto the ground dozens of meters away, completely losing the Night Fork state, with his skin returning to its normal color. Blood continued to flow from Xiao Qiping¡¯s mouth, his vitality plummeting until he was on the brink of death. Chen Fei flashed to Xiao Qiping¡¯s side. Xiao Qiping¡¯s mouth moved as if to speak, but before he could utter a word, Chen Fei¡¯s sword swept across his neck. Xiao Qiping¡¯s body stiffened, then collapsed to the ground, devoid of any vitality. Chen Fei turned his gaze to Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin not far away. With a step backward, he vanished from the spot. ¡°Mer¡­,¡± Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin were completely bewildered at this moment. Even if Xiao Qiping fought desperately, he couldn¡¯t change anything. What could their early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivation do? However, before the two could finish pleading for mercy, a sword light flashed, abruptly silencing their voices. Chen Fei reappeared, watching as Liao Zhongqing and Huo Yuyin fell. The one who kills must be prepared to be killed; this was the principle that Chen Fei had always upheld. Since Xiao Qiping and his group had plotted to kill him, they should be prepared to be killed by him. If Chen Fei¡¯s strength had been slightly weaker, the outcome would have been completely different. In their final moments, Liao Zhongqing and the others pleaded not out of remorse for their actions but out of fear upon realizing the heavy consequences they would face for their deeds. Chen Fei waved his hand, and the spiritual treasures of Xiao Qiping¡¯s group gathered before him, along with their spiritual essences. Chen Fei infused all the spiritual essences into the Qianyuan Sword, causing the sword¡¯s blade to tremble slightly. The collections within the spiritual treasures of the five individuals were absorbed by Chen Fei into the Qianyuan Sword. Then, he directly transferred the spiritual essences from the five treasures to the Concealment Bell, the Lock Shadow Bow, and the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant. As for the Jade Ruler on their bodies, Chen Fei directly shattered it. From this point on, all traces of the five individuals were completely erased by Chen Fei. Chen Fei glanced at the sky. It hadn¡¯t been long since nightfall, and leaving now would be somewhat wasteful. He could inventory the collections of Xiao Qiping and his group later. Since they were already inside the boundary, it wouldn¡¯t be quite justifiable to not kill some monsters. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, these monsters were all sources of contribution points. The speed of his future cultivation depended on how many monsters he could kill in the Black Divine Barrier during this period. A faint light radiated from his brow as Chen Fei looked into the distance, his expression suddenly pausing. The blessing of the Black Divine Barrier on Chen Fei seemed to have increased once again. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei absorbed insights or enlightenment; it was that, on top of those bonuses, he discovered his vision had been significantly enhanced. Chen Fei frowned slightly, glancing at the traces of the recent battle on the ground around him. When he had shot Gu Yande with an arrow earlier, Chen Fei had sensed something, but he hadn¡¯t paid much attention to it at the time. Now, considering the current situation, it was evident that the Black Divine Barrier was rewarding him for killing Mountain Sea Realm warriors. First, the technique insight would turn people dark when absorbed, and then after killing Mountain Sea Realm experts, additional rewards were given. This seemed to be the operational logic of the Black Divine Barrier. Compared to the bonuses from absorbing technique insights, the rewards for killing Xiao Qiping¡¯s group were obviously much greater. The intent of the Black Divine Barrier was now clear. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, then he regained his composure. He had always had his own principles in how he conducted himself. Without reason, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t act against others. Sheathing the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing from the spot. Moments later, he reappeared at the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon. The pile of monsters remained numerous, and Chen Fei even felt that there were a few more than when he had last seen them yesterday. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he left the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon and headed towards Green Acorn Lake. When the situation occurred at the Stone Forest Canyon initially, Zhao Ruizheng had wanted to lead the team to Green Acorn Lake. Half an hour later, Chen Fei arrived in the area of Green Acorn Lake. With a glance, he could see monsters lurking about, and he also noticed several other Mountain Sea Realm experts wandering nearby. ¡°The number of solitary monsters is decreasing!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the past half hour alone, Chen Fei had only managed to kill one early-stage Fourth-Tier monster. Apart from that, there had been no other gains. Although the density of monsters in Green Acorn Lake might be slightly lower than in the Stone Forest Canyon, once disturbed, it could easily trigger a chain reaction. A faint light glimmered at Chen Fei¡¯s brow, and suddenly, his eyes narrowed slightly. In the depths of Green Acorn Lake, Chen Fei vaguely saw a tree. A tree that looked somewhat familiar. Chapter 798 - Chapter 798: Black Divine’s Corner Chapter 798: Black Divine¡¯s Corner Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This¡­ isn¡¯t this the Tree King from the Feihuang Sect!¡± After observing for a while, Chen Fei finally recognized where this familiar feeling came from. The first time he came to Feihuang City, he was so amazed that Chen Fei stood beneath the Tree King and observed for a long time. Back then, Chen Fei also thought that if Bacca could reach this level in the future, it would be a great tale indeed. After all, Bacca was just an ordinary monster, while the Tree King of Feihuang City had some special origins. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered. At this moment, whether in size or aura, this tree was quite different from before, but there were still many details that couldn¡¯t be erased. Back when Feihuang City was destroyed, there were many mysteries involved, and now the truth seemed to be revealed. However, thinking about the strength of the Tree King, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brow slightly. In the outside world, the Tree King¡¯s strength could handle two or more peak experts of the Mountain Sea Realm. If it¡¯s just defense, it would probably take three or more peak experts of the Mountain Sea Realm to break through the Tree King¡¯s defense. Now, in the Black Divine Barrier, leaving aside whether the Tree King s strength has grown again, even if it¡¯s still the same as before, dealing with the Tree King will be extremely dangerous for both the Mountain Sea Realm experts and the Monster Kings. Unlike many other monsters lacking much wisdom, the Tree King possesses complete sentience, comparable to humans, which is its most terrifying aspect. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze, intending to report to the Mission Hall as soon as he left the barrier. Currently, due to the multitude of monsters in Green Acorn Lake, they hadn t yet encountered that Tree King. If they were to approach and discover the Tree King¡¯s presence later, it would inevitably lead to a bloody massacre. Even experts at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm would likely find it difficult to escape unscathed. Even for late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts, escaping would probably require a great struggle. Chen Fei leaped forward, circling around Green Acorn Lake, seeking a suitable point of attack. Due to the significant enhancement of his vision, compared to other Mountain Sea Realm experts, Chen Fei¡¯s movements were less cautious. While other Mountain Sea Realm experts worried about possible monster ambushes, Chen Fei would immediately shoot an arrow if he spotted any lurking monsters. After circling almost half of Green Acorn Lake, Chen Fei arrived at a small hill and looked ahead, his expression subtly changing. There were seven individuals, dressed similarly and presumably from the same sect. Among them, the one with the highest cultivation had reached the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, with the Divine Palace already condensing eight palaces. This level of cultivation was just a step away from reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, and stepping into it would completely alter their future prospects. The difference between the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm and the late stage might seem to be just the condensation of one more Divine Palace on the surface, but in reality, it also involves a unique innate talent and the terrifying power that erupts when all nine Divine Palaces are fully connected. For those whose inherited teachings are top-notch, they might even lack a unique talent technique, much like Chen Fei¡¯s Sword Dominates the Galaxy. At this moment, the seven individuals several miles away were stationed in a basin. Chen Fei stood at a high vantage point, allowing him to overlook the entire basin. Black mist lingered, and its density was more pronounced compared to elsewhere. In less than fifteen minutes of observation, Chen Fei witnessed a monster being born out of nothing in the basin. The creature¡¯s growth rate was astonishing, its aura visibly increasing at a rapid pace. Chen Fei suddenly realized that this basin was one of the areas within the Black Divine Barrier where killing monsters was particularly easy. Such occurrences were not secrets among many Mountain Sea Realm experts, and even the Mission Hall did not prohibit such actions. After all, they were all hunting monsters, and one couldn¡¯t deny the achievements of others just because they found it easier to kill. Chen Fei suddenly recalled Xiao Qiping and the others who had tried to kill him just now. Initially, Chen Fei thought it was simple retaliation, but now it seemed they might have thought he had found a similar location. However, the reasons for their actions no longer seemed important. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed as he left the spot. He had not seen such an area just now, which was why he wanted to take a look. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s steps paused slightly, his eyes flickering as he turned back to look at the basin. After examining the area beneath the basin, Chen Fei carefully observed the details of the terrain surrounding it. Regarding these special areas, Chen Fei knew from information he had gathered that several major Sacred Lands had sent people to investigate. They eventually concluded that this was a node within the entire Black Divine Barrier. Just as formations have nodes, so do barriers. Nodes are important, but sometimes they are not as crucial. In more complex formations, there could be tens of thousands of nodes. Chen Fei had roughly observed the formation of Feihuang City in the past, where the nodes were densely packed to an unimaginable extent. Considering the Black Divine Barrier, even a moment¡¯s thought revealed its complexity and meticulousness regarding the number of nodes present. Occasionally, some nodes experiencing issues are not a major concern. The city wall area covered by the essence formation outside the barrier is actually inscribed on Black Divine Barrier nodes. Only this way can it be purified. When Chen Fei thought about the nodes of the Black Divine Barrier just now, he naturally wasn¡¯t considering using these nodes to manipulate or breach the barrier. Given the profound heritage and knowledge of the Sacred Lands, such actions were beyond their capabilities, and certainly beyond his. What Chen Fei had just considered was whether he could destroy a few nodes and create a similarly special area himself. Green Acorn Lake, which Chen Fei had just circled, was densely packed with monsters, making it difficult for him to decide where to start. The worst-case scenario would be firing an arrow and unintentionally drawing out a swarm of monsters. Dealing with mid-level Fourth-Tier monsters was manageable, but if he attracted late-stage fourth-tier monsters, Chen Fei might find himself overwhelmed despite his formidable armor. Chen Fei pondered deeply. People from the Sacred Lands undoubtedly had similar ideas before, but judging from the current situation, none had succeeded. However, what people from the Sacred Lands couldn¡¯t achieve, Chen Fei might have a chance at accomplishing. Chen Fei¡¯s biggest difference from other Mountain Sea Realm experts was probably that to some extent, the Black Divine Barrier seemed to consider him half of its own. Judging by his current expansive field of vision, this was evident. The strongest fortresses are often breached from within. With this kind of insider status, initiating actions became incredibly convenient. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed as he moved away from Green Acorn Lake. Half an hour later, Chen Fei appeared near the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon. Due to its unique terrain, there had been few Mountain Sea Realm experts visiting the area recently. While Green Acorn Lake still had the potential to lure out and kill some monsters, the entrance to the Stone Forest Canyon could trigger a swarm of monsters with just one creature appearing, making it too dangerous. Chen Fei stopped about twenty miles from the entrance of the Stone Forest Canyon, looking at the ground. A beam of light radiated from the center of Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, enveloping the ground completely. Upon closer inspection, this process took a full hour. During this time, Chen Fei remained motionless, absorbing various details and information that collided in his mind. ¡°Szzt!¡± The Qianyuan Sword was unsheathed and held in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. In the next moment, he gripped the Qianyuan Sword and thrust it into the ground. ¡°Hmm!¡± Ripples spread across the entire ground, causing no visible damage, but the surrounding black mist trembled violently. A peculiar gravitational force emanated from the point where the Qianyuan Sword had landed, tugging at the black mist. However, this phenomenon lasted only a moment before gradually calming down. Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly and slowly withdrew the Qianyuan Sword. Indeed, the spot where Chen Fei had pierced was a node of the Black Divine Barrier. But while identifying a node was one thing, causing it to malfunction was another. Nodes within formations are interconnected and interdependent. This is especially true for the intricate Black Divine Barrier. Attempting to destabilize the barrier by attacking its nodes was an impossible feat because all nodes within the barrier would collectively bear any attack. Attacking a node was no different from attacking the entire barrier itself. To truly dismantle the Black Divine Barrier, one would either need to kill the Black Divine or find the barrier¡¯s central core and break it. However, neither option was currently feasible. just as Chen Fei couldn¡¯t achieve it, the state of the nodes he observed was not much different from what skilled formation masters would perceive. Chen Fei¡¯s sole advantage lay in his ability to slightly perceive the fluctuations of the Black Divine¡¯s power. While the Black Divine Barrier regarded Chen Fei as half of its own, even if he were considered a full insider, many secrets would remain inaccessible. At this moment, Chen Fei focused more on leveraging the barrier¡¯s enhancement to his abilities, using his Heavenly Eye to reverse-engineer and devise a possible solution. However, the recent verification indicated that Chen Fei¡¯s approach had not succeeded. Standing in place, Chen Fei furrowed his brow in thought for a moment, then plunged his sword into the ground once again. The ground rippled once more, but the ripples quickly vanished. After a moment of tremors, the surrounding black mist returned to its original state. It seemed Chen Fei had failed again. Yet, instead of frustration, Chen Fei¡¯s tightly furrowed brow slightly relaxed. The fact that the ripples lasted longer this time suggested that Chen Fei¡¯s direction was not entirely wrong; what he needed now was more time. As long as the direction was correct, continued experimentation would yield results. In Chen Fei¡¯s mind flashed the changes in the node after the attack earlier, as well as the rhythmic flow of black mist observed in the basin at Green Acorn Lake. After a moment¡¯s contemplation, Chen Fei inserted the Qianyuan Sword into the ground for the third time. ¡°Clack!¡± A sound akin to shattering echoed through Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness as his sword directly cracked a node of the Black Divine Barrier. However, in an instant, the crack was fully repaired by the surrounding nodes. No abnormalities appeared in the node, and even the surrounding black mist hardly fluctuated. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei remained expressionless, recalling the details from earlier. He withdrew the Qianyuan Sword and struck once more. An hour later, Chen Fei appeared in the Mission Hall. First, he reported the possibility of the Tree King appearing at Green Acorn Lake. The Mission Hall attached great importance to this information, rewarding Chen Fei with three points of merit, although it had yet to be verified. Further rewards would follow if the information proved true. Clearly, the Mission Hall personnel understood the potential devastation a Fourth-Tier peak Tree King could cause. Without hesitation, Chen Fei exchanged all the contribution points on the jade ruler for elixirs to aid in his cultivation. Chapter 799 - Chapter 799: Ten Thousand Mile Teleportation Chapter 799: Ten Thousand Mile Teleportation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Normally, Chen Fei should be accumulating some contribution points at this moment, either continuing to exchange for top-tier martial arts techniques or attempting to further enhance the Purple Sky Stellar Sword. Alternatively, he could accumulate to one hundred minor contributions and exchange them for a partial sect¡¯s martial art from the Sacred Lands. However, looking at the changes within the Black Divine Barrier now, to be honest, Chen Fei was genuinely worried about when the barrier might suddenly mutate. If it really came to that, there¡¯s a significant chance that any contribution points not yet exchanged will become worthless. After all, the purpose of the Mission Hall here was to eradicate the Black Divine Barrier. If the barrier mutates, the Mission Hall might disappear, and then Chen Fei would face a major problem with his unexchanged contribution points and where to redeem his rewards. This Mission Hall was jointly established by several Sacred Lands. If you took your contribution points to exchange at a certain Sacred Land, they might not necessarily acknowledge it. It¡¯s better to secure what¡¯s in hand; everything else is just hypothetical. Returning to the secret chamber, Chen Fei took out everything from Xiao Qiping¡¯s group¡¯s spiritual treasures. While sorting through the items, he pondered the matter of the barrier¡¯s nodes. He has already figured out how to make the barrier¡¯s nodes appear abnormal during his recent experiments. The progress efficiency has been much smoother than Chen Fei imagined, largely thanks to the enhancements the Black Divine Barrier provided him. Especially after slaying Xiao Qiping and his group, the enhancement from the barrier had noticeably undergone a qualitative change for Chen Fei. If previously the Black Divine Barrier merely facilitated Chen Fei¡¯s absorption and comprehension of martial arts, now it treated him almost like a half-monster. However, while the method was there, Chen Fei could not accomplish it alone; he needed the help of others to manipulate the nodes together and completely trigger the abnormal transformation of the Black Divine Barrier¡¯s nodes. Therefore, Chen Fei came out, waiting for Zhao Ruizheng and the other two to exit seclusion tomorrow. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, with the assistance of Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s trio, the issue with the nodes can be resolved. Among the spiritual treasures of Xiao Qiping¡¯s group, like most Mountain Sea Realm treasures, there were high-grade elemental stones, medicinal pills, and a small amount of Fourth-Tier spiritual materials. As for martial arts techniques, Chen Fei examined them and found almost none worth integrating, except for Jing Chaodong¡¯s Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique, which intrigued him somewhat. Previously, when Jing Chaodong shifted near Chen Fei in his water source form, it had impressed Chen Fei to some extent. In a way, this was somewhat similar to Teleportationing. However, upon examining the Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique inheritance, Chen Fei realized that the Water Source Shapeshifting it entailed had significant limitations, far from the unrestricted nature of Talent Shapeshifting. Just as Chen Fei was about to set aside the Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique, his arm suddenly paused. Shapeshifting with the Water Source? In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, he suddenly recalled various top forces and Sacred Lands¡¯ Grand Relocation Array. For disciples of these forces, if all else failed, there was still a way out: using barriers to relocate themselves back to their sects. Unless trapped by other barriers, this retreat was almost akin to a second lease on life. Chen Fei naturally felt some envy towards this, but it was the foundation of other forces, and even if he envied it, there was no way to obtain it. However, this Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique now gave Chen Fei a different idea. What if he integrated the Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique into the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique, a technique that split the body? By using the shapeshifting ability of the Water Source with the main body as a tag, could he later use Teleportation to serve as a teleportation link? If so, would it be possible for the split body to be in the Thousand Geese City while Chen Fei himself might be anywhere in a faraway place? Could he move back to the Thousand Geese City? Chen Fei lightly tapped the ground with his right hand. Theoretically, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues. However, what needed consideration was that teleporting over such a long distance may exert tremendous pressure on the body. Teleportation occurs within a spatial layer where, due to short distances, utilizing the innate talent was instantaneous and didn¡¯t impose significant strain. But now, stretching this distance to thousands of miles or beyond means relying solely on Teleportation may not provide sufficient protection. The pressure from the spatial layer will inevitably transmit to the body. ¡°With my current physical defenses, it shouldn¡¯t be a major problem, and it¡¯s not true void; the pressure from the spatial layer also has its limits.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. Once the technique is refined, conducting multiple experiments will help determine the maximum teleportation distance. After seriously studying the Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique for two hours, Chen Fei raised his head. His confidence in his hypothesis grew stronger. ¡°New technique discovered, Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique!¡± ¡°Integration!¡± ¡°New technique discovered, Water Source Shapeshifting Technique!¡± ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Water Source Shapeshifting Technique simplified¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Water Source Shapeshifting Technique -> Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique!¡± Feeling the final characteristics of the new technique, a smile spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face. With this, he had gained another fallback plan for himself. If he ever encountered an enemy he couldn¡¯t defend against, even if he was beaten to a pulp, instead of relying on blood regeneration, he could directly teleport his flesh and blood to his clone¡¯s location. After all, being beaten to a pulp usually meant even if he could regenerate on the spot, he would likely be beaten to a pulp again. Moreover, compared to other top forces using barriers for major relocations, Chen Fei¡¯s use of techniques not only promised faster speed but also greater concealment. The fluctuations from an barrier and those from a technique were completely different frequencies. When the time came, it would be best if Chen Fei¡¯s clone remained stationed within the sect and didn¡¯t travel casually elsewhere. That wasn¡¯t much of an issue, considering that with Chen Fei¡¯s main body breaking through to the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, the clone in the early stages of the realm could no longer offer much assistance in terms of combat power. Even when using the Conjoined Body Technique to help bear the pressure for the main body, due to the clone¡¯s own strength, it couldn¡¯t provide the same 20% damage reduction limit as before. This was why some techniques pale in comparison to innate talents. Talents provide continuous enhancements based on your current abilities, whereas techniques can only push up to their own limits and become ineffective beyond that. The Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique left Chen Fei quite satisfied after this inventory check. As for the exact increase in high-grade elemental stones, Chen Fei didn¡¯t pay much attention to that. After storing everything into the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei began simultaneously practicing with both the Purple Sky Stellar Sword and the Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique, their insights merging in his mind. When integrating the Water Source Heaven Unraveling Technique, Chen Fei focused primarily on mastering the Water Source Shapeshifting, resulting in the proficiency of the new technique, Bloodline Origin Shadow Technique, only slightly decreasing to just over half of perfect mastery. Under normal training conditions, Chen Fei could achieve mastery of this technique to its full extent within a year. With assistance from the Black Divine Barrier, he estimated it wouldn¡¯t take more than ten days to reach complete mastery. Comparing the two methods, it was clear that the true realm of the Black Divine was truly terrifying. To him, a Fourth-Tier technique was like child¡¯s play. Or perhaps, it was like how Chen Fei now regarded techniques of the Aperture Tempering realm¡ªthere were no secrets left, as he could see through them at a glance and strengthen them with a bit of focus. ¡°I¡¯ll absorb the Adamantine Body talent first, then the Water Source Shapeshifting Technique!¡± Chen Fei resolved in his mind, and his clone appeared in the secret chamber, directing the elemental qi of heaven and earth to pound his body. Instantly, insights from three techniques surged together, focusing all of Chen Fei¡¯s attention within his sea of consciousness, leaving him no room for anything else. The next morning, Zhao Ruizheng and his two companions had already arrived at the entrance of the mission hall, while Chen Fei was a bit late. This immersion in the comprehension of techniques could easily lead one to become absorbed in it. Chen Fei enjoyed this feeling himself, which was why he constantly immersed himself in practice. After five days of recuperation and some medicinal pills exchanged from the mission hall, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions finally completely healed their spiritual injuries. As they looked at Chen Fei approaching, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions¡¯ expressions subtly changed. After spending some time together and witnessing Chen Fei¡¯s full power in killing a mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions were more sensitive to Chen Fei¡¯s changes in aura compared to others. At this moment, they could sense that Chen Fei¡¯s aura had significantly strengthened, yet he was still in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, which seemed quite peculiar to them. Because five days ago, Chen Fei had already reached the peak of the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Any further growth should have propelled him into the middle stages of the realm. Seeing the unusual expressions in Zhao Ruizheng and his companions¡¯ eyes, Chen Fei smiled faintly but didn¡¯t explain. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Fei briefly mentioned the current changes in the Black Divine Barrier. Initially in high spirits upon leaving seclusion, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions couldn¡¯t help but feel a slight downturn upon hearing about the accelerating changes within the Black Divine Barrier. What had been almost static for a month now seemed to undergo daily transformations, overwhelming to observe. These changes indicated a growing mastery of the rules of the Boundless Sea by the Black Divine Barrier, which was clearly not a favorable development. Nevertheless, regardless of the circumstances, the monsters still needed to be hunted. Just as Chen Fei and the others were about to head towards the direction of the barrier, a faint glow enveloped the Mission Hall behind them. This signaled an update in missions, a significant event that only occurred with major tasks. Chen Fei and his companions paused and turned back towards the Mission Hall. Others who hadn¡¯t yet entered the Black Divine Barrier also converged towards the Mission Hall at this unusual occurrence. After a moment, Chen Fei and his companions emerged from the Mission Hall. The missions have been updated significantly, with the most prominent one being the siege of Green Acorn Lake. Moreover, the reward for killing monsters in this mission has been increased by thirty percent. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei noticed an additional mid-grade mark on his Recognition Jade Ruler, indicating that the Tree King of the Feihuang Sect had been confirmed to appear at Green Acorn Lake by the officials of the Mission Hall. ¡°Why aren¡¯t we taking this mission?¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei with some confusion. In most other places, scattered monsters were becoming scarce. Despite the dangers of attacking Green Acorn Lake, the pressure would be significantly reduced with more people involved. If they still wanted to earn contribution points, this mission couldn¡¯t be missed, especially with the increased rewards. ¡°Not yet. Follow me somewhere first. If it works out, it might be even better over there,¡± Chen Fei shook his head, leading Zhao Ruizheng and the others into the Black Divine Barrier. Chapter 800 - Chapter 800: Peerless Reaping Chapter 800: Peerless Reaping Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Near the Ethereal Lake, the mountains and seas were converging, while Chen Fei and his group had stepped directly into the Black Divine Barrier. Standing on the purification array in the safe zone, Chen Fei lowered his head in slight confusion, sensing an unusual atmosphere in today¡¯s formation. But when it came to pinpointing what exactly felt strange, even Chen Fei couldn¡¯t quite put it into words at the moment. On the other hand, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions felt nothing unusual; they were simply wondering where Chen Fei would take them next. Since their last joint extermination of monsters, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions had placed complete trust in Chen Fei. Sometimes, this world could be very pragmatic¡ªwhen your strength was formidable enough, people naturally trusted you, unless you personally destroyed that trust. Leading Zhao Ruizheng and the others, Chen Fei stopped about twenty miles outside the Stone Forest Canyon, exactly where he had tested yesterday. It wasn¡¯t necessary to be here, but if Chen Fei wanted to find a new node, he would have to spend some time confirming the details of the node. There were countless nodes within the barrier, but just as there were no identical leaves in the world, nodes differed greatly from one another in certain aspects. ¡°Brother Chen, where are we?¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked around with a puzzled expression. He had expected Chen Fei to take them to a place with monsters but relatively safe. However, this place didn¡¯t fit that requirement at all. ¡± In the Black Divine Barrier, there are certain areas where monsters are relatively easy to defeat.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow emitted a faint light, enveloping the ground beneath him. The conditions of the nodes differed slightly from yesterday, but the impact was negligible. ¡°Is this one of those special areas?¡± Zhao Tianyue¡¯s eyes brightened slightly. In the Mountain Sea Realm near the Ethereal Lake, almost anyone who had been here for some time had heard of such locations. As long as one¡¯s strength was sufficient, holding onto such a place meant an increase in contribution points. However, these places were now all under the control of powerful teams. Even if other teams were the first to discover them, they would eventually change hands. It was regrettable yet realistic. The Middle Continent was currently threatened by the Black Divine. Ideally, everyone should unite, set aside past prejudices, and work together to resist the Black Divine. But human nature being what it is, everyone had their own calculations. If everyone¡¯s thoughts could truly align in the face of danger, this world would have long been peaceful. Ultimately, sentient beings naturally leaned towards their own interests. Of course, there were a very few who embodied great compassion. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Zhao Ruizheng and Tang Shouchang also felt a stir in their hearts and looked around. However, they quickly realized that this location was no different from any other place nearby. Zhao Tianyue also noticed this, and for a moment, all three looked towards Chen Fei. ¡°This isn¡¯t one of those special spots; I just want to make it into one.¡± Chen Fei said after checking the node conditions, smiling as he looked up at Zhao Ruizheng and the others. ¡°Make it into one?¡± Zhao Ruizheng and his companions exchanged glances. If they hadn¡¯t known Chen Fei for a few days already, Zhao Ruizheng might have been angered. That kind of special area, a loophole in the Black Divine Barrier, naturally formed¡ªhow could you think of creating one yourself? ¡°This will be the place where you ¡®ll need help later. Whether we can succeed, we¡¯ll find out when we try.¡± Chen Fei explained, tossing three jade slips to Zhao Ruizheng and his companions, who caught them. The contents of the jade slips were straightforward: stand in designated positions and use elemental power to assist Chen Fei when needed. ¡°Alright!¡± Zhao Ruizheng lifted his gaze from the jade slip. Without questioning or unnecessary words, they knew actions spoke louder than words in such matters. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang also nodded. Since the day when Chen Fei single-handedly defeated a Fourth-Tier Mid-Stage monster, they had been impressed. Perhaps Chen Fei really could create a special area? Even the Scared Land Prodigies struggled to accomplish such feats. Seeing Zhao Ruizheng and his companions trust him wholeheartedly, Chen Fei¡¯s smile broadened. Once the three were in position, the Qianyuan Sword transformed into thunder, appearing in Chen Fei¡¯s palm with a majestic aura surging from within him. The overwhelming momentum surged suddenly from Chen Fei¡¯s body. To cause anomalies in the nodes required formidable power, and Chen Fei showcased his strength without reservation. Sensing the aura of Chen Fei¡¯s Mid-Stage Mountain Sea Realm, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes. In just five days, Chen Fei had quietly broken through? Recalling the slight anomaly they sensed from Chen Fei when they first met him outside, they now understood its origin. Watching Chen Fei¡¯s rising momentum, Zhao Ruizheng noted his solid foundation, devoid of the ephemeral sensation typical of someone newly breaking through. Back when Zhao Ruizheng broke through to the Mid ¨C Stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, it took him three years to stabilize his realm¡ªsuch speed was already considered rapid. Zhao Tianyue looked at Chen Fei with some envy. She, now a practitioner of three Divine Palaces, had long anticipated reaching the Mid-Stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, she knew that her mastery of primary techniques was still insufficient, and rushing into a breakthrough might lead to failure. This time at Ethereal Lake, Zhao Tianyue¡¯s intention was to exchange for a piece of Heavenly Rain Flower, using its power to forcefully break through to the Mid-Stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Tang Shouchang looked at Chen Fei, feeling much more complex emotions than Zhao Ruizheng and the others, because Tang Shouchang knew exactly how long Chen Fei had been practicing. From initially reaching the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm to now the Mid-Stage of the Mountain Sea Realm¡ªwas just ten years? A Sacred Land Prodigy? In Tang Shouchang¡¯s eyes, even the prodigies of the Sacred Lands couldn¡¯t compare to Chen Fei. Observing Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation, Tang Shouchang had an inexplicable feeling that perhaps Chen Fei could achieve something earth-shattering in the future. Not because of anything else, but because of his unprecedented cultivation speed, anyone who saw it would be in awe. Chen Fei held the Qianyuan Sword in both hands. In the next moment, the sword pierced directly into the ground. ¡°Hum!¡± Ripples spread across the ground, followed by a slow rise of black radiance. ¡°Activate!¡± Chen Fei uttered a low shout, and Zhao Ruizheng and his companions acted without hesitation, each throwing out a strand of elemental rope to pull out the black radiance. This black radiance was indeed a barrier node, which Chen Fei had extracted using a special method. The black orb trembled violently. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions stood in their designated positions, firmly holding onto the node, preventing it from returning to the barrier. Chen Fei wielded the Qianyuan Sword, sweeping it beneath the node. In the black-and-white vision of his Heavenly Eye, Chen Fei¡¯s sword severed the numerous connections of the node one by one, intensifying the tremors of the black orb. If Chen Fei were alone, it would have been impossible to simultaneously achieve all this. Fortunately, he had Zhao Ruizheng and his companions with him. The expressions on Zhao Ruizheng and his companions were solemn at this moment. The black orb struggled intensely, and if they were not careful, their elemental ropes might snap. Initially, when they were contemplating whether Chen Fei could create a special area, they were merely assisting him in experimenting. They harbored doubts about the success of such a venture. However, now that they sensed the aura of this black radiance, unmistakably a barrier node, and saw Chen Fei¡¯s ability to separate it from the barrier, their doubts diminished significantly. As the node stubbornly refused to return to its original position, the surrounding black mist trembled and surged towards them. Simultaneously, essences of dark mist continuously emerged from the ground. The barrier was automatically repairing the node. If the node had truly shattered, a new one would have been generated directly. However, since the node was neither shattered nor moved too far, the barrier attempted to pull the original node back to its place. This pulling continued for several moments. The dark mist pouring from the ground fissure became denser. In the next instant, a Fourth-Tier Early-Stage monster abruptly appeared beside the black orb. Failing to retrieve the node, the barrier resorted to an alternative solution-summoning a monster from elsewhere to fill the node. In the Black Divine Barrier, issues were addressed directly. If there were no problems, monsters were summoned to fill the nodes directly with their bodies. Compared to the elusive laws of the Boundless Sea, the operation of the Black Divine Barrier borrowed to some extent from those laws, but seemed less sensitive, perhaps due to imperfect imitation or other reasons. However, within the Black Divine Barrier, an anomaly in one node was, on a grand scale, hardly more than a minor irritation¡ªutterly inconsequential. Therefore, the barrier contained several special areas where even Chen Fei¡¯s creation of a new one did not significantly disturb the barrier. Seeing Chen Fei and his group, a monster about to roar rushed towards Chen Fei, but the Qianyuan Sword had already slashed through its body preemptively. The Qianyuan Sword, unstoppable, began from the monster¡¯s head and cleaved straight down, splitting its body into two halves. The violent force swept over the remnants of the monster¡¯s body, and with a dull thud, the entire creature turned into powder and vanished. A radiant glow appeared, which then split into four parts and floated into the appraisal jade scales held by Chen Fei and his companions. Chen Fei claimed seventy percent, while the remaining thirty percent was divided among Zhao Ruizheng and his companions. From the appearance of the monster to its swift demise, everything happened in an instant. Almost in the blink of an eye, contribution points were credited. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions¡¯ expressions appeared somewhat peculiar. They had actually managed to create a special monster area. As for the instantaneous slaying of a Fourth-Tier Early-Stage monster, it wasn¡¯t particularly surprising. Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess had been astonishing even in the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, and with his recent breakthrough, he was naturally even stronger. They didn¡¯t concern themselves with the division of contribution points. Simply pulling on the elemental ropes yielded contribution points¡ªwhat more could they ask for? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The contribution points at Green Acorn Lake might be higher, but they came at a significant cost. Upon reflection, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions¡¯ expressions suddenly became more animated. While they were still processing this, black mist continued to surge from the ground. In a matter of moments, another Fourth-Tier Early-Stage monster appeared. Compared to other special areas, the speed at which monsters were generated from Chen Fei¡¯s self-created nodes far surpassed those locations. An hour passed, during which they collectively slew thirteen Fourth-Tier Early-Stage monsters. Chapter 801 - Chapter 801: Sacred Land Cultivation Method Chapter 801: Sacred Land Cultivation Method Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei instructed Zhao Ruizheng and the other two to sever the elemental power ropes, allowing the nodes to return to the barrier. Normally, the Black Divine Barrier wouldn¡¯t concern itself with such trivial details. However, due to Chen Fei¡¯s caution, he decided to relocate to continue. Taking advantage was fine, but grabbing onto a sheep and pulling it too hard could easily lead to problems. In the past hour, Chen Fei closely observed the changes in the nodes, allowing him to reopen special areas elsewhere without spending much time observing. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions appeared slightly excited, tirelessly manipulating the nodes for an hour without feeling any fatigue, but rather rejuvenated. It would likely be the same no matter who was involved. Although Chen Fei took the lion¡¯s share of the contributions, each of them also gained a small reward during that hour. Killing monsters wasn¡¯t easy, especially those above the Fourth-Tier, as one could easily get injured. This was particularly true now that scattered monsters are hard to find on the outskirts. Therefore, after just an hour, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions were very satisfied with their gains and had no complaints whatsoever. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei repeated the process elsewhere, and monsters began to appear once more. Slaying early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters was effortless for Chen Fei now. Especially when the monsters just appeared and were still figuring out the situation, his Qianyuan Sword had already struck. With Chen Fei¡¯s current combat strength, dealing with a Fourth-Tier early- stage monster with a single sword was hardly a burden. ¡°Bang!¡± With a dull sound, the monster turned into powder before Chen Fei. He glanced towards Green Acorn Lake. This was the third location Chen Fei and his companions had moved to. Just now, Chen Fei sensed the trend of barrier energy, and it coincidentally pointed towards Green Acorn Lake. Evidently, the Mountain Sea Realm should have already assembled, currently besieging the monsters at Green Acorn Lake. Compared to the fierce battle at Green Acorn Lake, Chen Fei and his companions here were like whack-a-moles. Whenever a monster showed up, they simply dealt it a swift blow with their swords, that was all. As time passed, the sky gradually darkened, with nightfall imminent. After five continuous hours of combat, Chen Fei had accumulated nearly fifty points of merit on his Jade Ruler, a quite impressive figure. And achieving these contribution points had only taken such a short amount of time. As night approached, Zhao Ruizheng and his two companions couldn¡¯t help but look towards Chen Fei. ¡°Should we take a rest tonight and come back tomorrow?¡± Zhao Ruizheng asked. The feeling of continuously earning contribution points was great, but the night within the Black Divine Barrier was considerably more dangerous than daytime and more prone to anomalies. Every time there was a new change in the Black Divine Barrier, it occurred under the cover of night. Chen Fei pondered deeply. Normally, he would choose to rest at night. However, with the recent outbreak of fighting at Green Acorn Lake and the overall peculiar sensation the barrier was giving him today, Chen Fei had a distinct feeling that something might go wrong. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions didn¡¯t share this perception, clearly indicating it was something Chen Fei, with his gang¡¯s unique insights, had captured. Yet, being merely an outsider, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly what might occur. ¡°Let¡¯s continue. I feel something is off. Let¡¯s make the most of this time to earn more contribution points,¡± Chen Fei said, lifting his gaze to the three with a serious tone. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions were slightly taken aback by Chen Fei¡¯s unexpected decision. But considering Chen Fei¡¯s ability to detect anomalies even within the barrier nodes, it seemed somewhat reasonable. Under the cover of night, the battle at Green Acorn Lake showed no signs of stopping, remaining as intense as it had begun. However, overall, the humans seemed to have the upper hand. With the peak of Mountain Sea Realm as the spearhead, the clustered monsters were forcefully separated, then swiftly dispatched by other peak experts of Mountain Sea Realm. As for the Tree King hidden deep within Green Acorn Lake, it was directly struck down by a special treasure held by the peak experts of Tianyang Sacred Land, shattering half its body. During the Tree King¡¯s frenzy and rampage, all Mountain Sea Realm experts retreated from a distance. Knowing its position beforehand resulted in heavy losses for this peak-level Fourth-Tier Tree King. Meanwhile, the battle at Green Acorn Lake continued to escalate with mutual crushing. Chen Fei and his group had already relocated to their sixth position. During the relocation, Chen Fei briefly departed for a moment, absorbing insights into the talent of Adamantine Body. His proficiency with Adamantine Body advanced from novice to mastery. Thus, the enhancement provided by the Adamantine Body talent increased Chen Fei¡¯s strength from a one-tenth improvement in offense and defense to a two-tenths improvement, further bolstering his abilities. While monsters within the barrier moved towards Green Acorn Lake, Chen Fei and his group roamed freely in areas devoid of both humans and monsters. Monsters under the cover of night were indeed more aggressive than during the day. However, regardless of their heightened aggression, a Fourth-Tier early- stage monster remained just that. Chen Fei continued to dispatch them with ease, maintaining the speed of harvesting contribution points unaffected. In the blink of an eye, several more hours passed, and the night was torn apart by dawn. Chen Fei¡¯s contribution points had surged past a hundred, marking his ability to exchange for a sect¡¯s foundational technique from the Sacred Land. Though it was only a half-set, it fully satisfied Chen Fei¡¯s requirements. At most, he could exchange for another top-tier technique. With such integration, Chen Fei¡¯s primary cultivation technique could achieve the complete status of a Sacred Land foundational technique. Standing in place, Chen Fei effortlessly dispatched a Fourth-Tier early-stage monster before him with a sword, yet his brow furrowed slightly. The peculiar sensation granted by the barrier had become even more pronounced after fermenting overnight. The Black Divine Barrier seemed to be brewing something, though it had yet to manifest. During the initial month, it seemed the Black Divine Barrier was familiarizing itself with the rules of the Boundless Sea. Now, this familiarity had evidently reached its final stages. ¡°Keep killing!¡± Chen Fei turned to Zhao Ruizheng and his two companions, whispering, ¡°I feel something¡¯s not right. There might be danger when we enter the Black Divine Barrier again later. Let¡¯s take advantage of now and kill more!¡± Perhaps Chen Fei was overly cautious, but he wanted to continue for a few more hours, then retreat to a safe area when night fell, absorb insights from the techniques, and then exit the barrier. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, the changes in the barrier might occur either slightly before or after the dawn tomorrow. He didn¡¯t want to personally experience what kind of changes the barrier might undergo. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s serious expression, Zhao Ruizheng and his two companions nodded in agreement. Despite spending the entire day inside the barrier, Zhao Ruizheng and his companions didn¡¯t feel fatigued. After all, it wasn¡¯t intense combat. Continuously changing locations every hour, the merit points on Chen Fei¡¯s Jade Ruler were rapidly increasing. When the contribution points on Chen Fei¡¯s Jade Ruler reached one hundred and sixty-seven, he stopped because night was approaching. The battle at Green Acorn Lake should be reaching its most intense phase right now. Even without being there in person, Chen Fei could sense it from the fluctuations within the barrier. Leading Zhao Ruizheng and his two companions, Chen Fei returned to the city wall. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions left the barrier first, while Chen Fei stayed behind under the pretext of something. Under the cover of night, the lingering spirits seemed to transform into eerie entities, crazily assaulting from all directions. Under the protection of the Xuanyuan Sword, Chen Fei tore through the illusion. Compared to the previous night, the intensity of the illusion had increased significantly, which had little effect on Chen Fei but posed a challenge for other experts of the Mountain Sea Realm. Thirty Xuanyuan Sword illusions shattered directly, causing Chen Fei to narrow his eyes slightly. The contamination within this insight had reached a dangerously extreme level. His proficiency with the talent of Adamantine Body had taken a significant stride within mastery. With increased contamination, the amount of insight gained also rose. Standing on the city wall, Chen Fei looked at the Black Divine Barrier. While it was a slaughterhouse for other Mountain Sea Realm experts, for Chen Fei, it had become a place to rapidly enhance his strength. There were no dangers, no significant setbacks. This was all due to the various techniques and foundations Chen Fei had mastered early on. Meeting challenges was not difficult; in fact, it was almost effortless. This was because of the solid foundation laid in the early stages and Chen Fei¡¯s habit of continually collecting techniques. This habit served him well, and Chen Fei intended to maintain it. Turning away, Chen Fei left the barrier directly. Zhao Ruizheng and his two companions waited outside the barrier for Chen Fei. They didn¡¯t inquire why Chen Fei had chosen to stay behind for a moment; everyone had their own secrets. Chen Fei and his companions arrived at the Mission Hall. After considering for a moment, Chen Fei reported his speculation about possible changes in the Black Divine Barrier. With little evidence, the strengthened illusion was one aspect. The Mission Hall recorded Chen Fei¡¯s speculation. Such subjective guesses were often reported by experts of the Mountain Sea Realm, so it wasn¡¯t particularly unusual. However, as Chen Fei wasn¡¯t apeak expert of the Mountain Sea Realm, the likelihood of his speculation being accepted was low. Chen Fei didn¡¯t insist on the Mission Hall believing him because even he couldn¡¯t articulate a clear reason. Nonetheless, he harbored no regrets about reporting it. Glancing back at the barrier in the distance, which almost connected heaven and earth, Chen Fei pondered for a moment before deciding to exchange all his contribution points. After leaving the Mission Hall and returning, Chen Fei appeared different in appearance and demeanor. ¡°I¡¯d like to exchange for something,¡± Chen Fei said, handing over his Jade Ruler. Moments later, a jade box was placed in front of Chen Fei. Without specifying the exact items, just leaving information on the Jade Ruler was sufficient. The attendants of the Mission Hall wouldn¡¯t see the request; instead, others from the Mission Hall would prepare the items and place them in the sealed jade box. This was a rule established for the exchange of a large amount of contribution points, set by several major Sacred Lands to reassure the hearts of many Mountain Sea Realm experts, knowing well that wealth could stir desires. Chen Fei opened the jade box, from which rose a concealing array to prevent others from peeking inside. Gazing at the contents before him, the most significant item was a half-set of a Sacred Land¡¯s foundational technique, now nestled inside the jade box. Closing the lid of the jade box, Chen Fei turned and left the Mission Hall. Taking a few deliberate turns outside to ensure no one was following, Chen Fei returned to his secret chamber. Normally, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues; after all, the major Sacred Lands wouldn¡¯t make mistakes in such matters involving significant assets. However, Chen Fei preferred to trust himself more. He first placed the spiritual materials from the jade box into the Qianyuan Sword, then took out the Sacred Land¡¯s foundational technique. The Stellar Divine Technique, the pinnacle technique of the Stellar Sacred Land. Having previously exchanged for the Seven Star Illumination Technique, which offered better continuity, naturally led to the Stellar Divine Technique. Chen Fei meticulously studied it word by word, sentence by sentence, a process that consumed three hours. Despite being only half of the Stellar Divine Technique, the profound principles contained within involuntarily captivated Chen Fei, drawing him deeper into its intricacies. ¡°Discovered technique: Stellar Divine Technique (Partial).¡± ¡°Fusion!¡± ¡°Discovered technique: Purple Sky Stellar Technique!¡± The proficiency of the original Purple Sky Stellar Sword, once in the Perfection realm, now swiftly dropped to the beginning stages of Mastery upon integrating the new Purple Sky Stellar Technique. Seeing the change in proficiency, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up because it indicated the new technique was of an exceptionally high level. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei focused intently, beginning to examine the specifics of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique. Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye as he remained deeply immersed. Suddenly, the entire secret chamber violently shook. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, thinking of the Black Divine Barrier. His figure flickered, swiftly appearing outside the secret chamber. Looking up, Chen Fei saw a black pillar of light erupting from the Black Divine Barrier, piercing into the sky. The ground trembled intensely beneath his feet. To his surprise, the Black Divine Barrier was visibly shrinking at a rapid pace. Chapter 802 - Chapter 802: Sun Moon Realm Chapter 802: Sun Moon Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A terrifying pressure descended upon his shoulders as if only by kneeling could he relieve this burden. This pressure wasn¡¯t physical but rather spiritual and mental. It was a primal fear in the presence of beings with higher spiritual levels, akin to the overwhelming sense of insignificance one feels before towering mountains. The spiritual level of the Black Divine was undoubtedly the strongest in the entire Boundless Sea. Although he was currently only at the peak of the Fourth-Tier, his spiritual essence, however, remains superior to that of the Sixth-Tier. Chen Fei lifted his head slightly, a faint glow emanating from his brow. In the black-and-white world, the light columns of the Black Divine Barrier pierced into the sky, gradually permeating the entire firmament. Where the light columns collided, darkness began to spread. This expanding darkness, though not engulfing the sky entirely, gave Chen Fei a peculiar sensation. ¡°Hum!¡± As the Black Divine Barrier rapidly contracted, the purification array surrounding it suddenly burst forth with dazzling white light, forcefully halting the barrier¡¯s transformation. ¡°Crackle!¡± The purification array and the Black Divine Barrier began to wrestle, causing the ground around the Ethereal Lake to instantly swell and then shatter, spreading countless fine cracks in all directions. In the blink of an eye, the cracks on the surface around the Black Divine Barrier had spread dozens of miles. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze from the sky and looked towards the Black Divine Barrier. Each time it contracted, it brought with it immense force and an aura of annihilation. Scanning around, Chen Fei noticed that where the Black Divine Barrier had receded, the exposed ground was charred black. Upon closer inspection, the charred ground was covered with a thin layer of powder, the residue of crushed spiritual essence. In the Boundless Sea, everything contained varying amounts of Energies of Heaven and Earth; it was just a matter of quantity. The ground¡¯s transformation into this state clearly indicated it had just been struck by a powerful force. If one were to remain within the Black Divine Barrier now, they would face the oppressive force of this power. Zhao Ruizheng and his two companions appeared beside Chen Fei, sensing the changes in the Black Divine Barrier, their hearts filled with lingering fear. If they had still been inside the barrier at this moment, the outcome would have been difficult to predict. Zhao Ruizheng and his two companions glanced at Chen Fei, grateful they had heeded his advice to leave the barrier early. They hadn¡¯t harbored any illusions about lingering to hunt monsters longer for additional contribution points; the situation was too precarious. Though just yesterday, each passing hour had represented substantial contributions, risking one¡¯s life made those points meaningless. ¡°Snap!¡± Acracking sound echoed from the purification array¡¯s light columns, and the outer defenses began to destabilize, while the Black Divine Barrier showed signs of further contraction. ¡°Brother Chen, should we consider leaving now?¡± Zhao Ruizheng approached Chen Fei quietly. Yesterday, Chen Fei had specifically advised Zhao Ruizheng and his companions to exchange their contribution points promptly. Zhao Ruizheng and Zhao Tianyue had initially planned to accumulate more points for their desired items, but they had ultimately followed Chen Fei¡¯s counsel and emptied their accounts. If the Black Divine Barrier did indeed undergo an unexpected change, their accumulated contribution points might have been at risk. It was better to exchange them preemptively. Even if it turned out to be a false alarm, their previous pace in hunting monsters ensured they could replenish their contribution points swiftly. However, it seemed now that they might not have that luxury. Just as Chen Fei was about to respond, his expression suddenly froze, and he looked up at the sky. Zhao Ruizheng was slightly slower to react, but he too sensed something amiss. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang were even slower to respond. In the sky, at some point unnoticed, a sword shadow that seemed to pierce the eyes appeared. Just a glance at this sword shadow gave the illusion of being blinded. The sword shadow, just a glance at it, gave the illusion of being blinded. Within its condensed and terrifying power, the sword shadow vibrated. In the next moment, it plunged directly into the purification array, instantly stabilizing its trembling. Immediately after this, seven phantom blades appeared in the sky, one by one embedding themselves into the ground around the Black Divine Barrier, continuing to sustain the purification array. Nineteen vague shadows appeared on these weapons, their forms indistinct, but just a glance filled one with a chilling sense of dread. The spiritual essence trembled incessantly, prompting a swift retreat¡ªit was an unstoppable force. ¡°Celestial Treasure! The Sun Moon Realm!¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked at the scene before him, his voice trembling slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated. He dared not use his Heavenly Eye to investigate, merely observing with his naked eyes. The Sun Moon Realm¡ªthe pillar that supported the Sacred Land, suppressing its fortune for thousands of years. In the Sun Moon Realm, only those with such power could be considered as governing a Sacred Land; otherwise, they would merely be among the top forces. Even without using his Heavenly Eye, just observing with his naked eyes, Chen Fei could sense the awe-inspiring aura of the Sun Moon Realm. Every move seemed capable of reversing the cosmos. The strongest power in the Boundless Sea, coveted by countless experts in the Mountain Sea Realms, tirelessly pursued the realm of martial arts. Now, such power was right before him, with a formidable group of nineteen figures present. For many experts below the Sun Moon Realm, encountering even one such figure in a lifetime was a dream. Their worlds rarely intersected. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted from the figures of the Sun Moon Realm to the celestial weapons. Celestial Treasure, treasures imbued with an even higher level of spiritual power, were exclusive to the Sacred Lands. Each possessed earth-shattering power, serving as the pinnacle treasures of their respective Sacred Lands. At this moment of disturbance within the Black Divine Barrier, several Sacred Lands had brought out their Celestial Treasures to suppress it. ¡°Roar!¡± As the Sun Moon Realm and the Celestial Treasures emerged, several earth- shaking roars reverberated through the air. A savage, primordial aura swept through the surroundings, and in the sky appeared a colossal figure spanning several miles, landing abruptly on the purification array. It was a Fifth-Tier Monster Emperor, the supreme among demonic beasts, now joining the fray. In the Boundless Sea, aside from the Evil entities shunned by all creatures, the most elite powers had converged here. However, despite stabilizing the purification array briefly, it began to tremble again moments later, despite the collective suppression by numerous Fifth- Tier beings. Though not tearing the light columns of the purification array like before, its tremors intensified. In other words, even with nineteen Sun Moon Realm experts, seven Celestial Treasures, and over a dozen Monster Emperors, they couldn¡¯t halt the changes in the Black Divine Barrier¡ªthey could only delay them. Ripples appeared in the Black Divine Barrier as Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings rushed out. Each bore a weakened aura, their faces filled with dismay. ¡°It seems this purification array might not hold for much longer,¡± Tang Shouchang murmured quietly. The auras of the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors had already spread hundreds of miles around, drawing in the surrounding Energies of Heaven and Earth from thousands of miles away like a funnel. Yet, despite this, all present from the Mountain Sea Realms could see that they couldn¡¯t stop the shifting tide within the Black Divine Barrier. At this moment, the many Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors could only strive to buy some time, ensuring all Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings safely exited the Black Divine Barrier. Otherwise, given the way the barrier had contracted earlier, all beings except the monsters inside would perish, including even the peak Mountain Sea Realm experts. The trembling of the purification array intensified continuously, but more and more Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings emerged from within. ¡°Everyone, come and infuse your elemental power!¡± A voice echoed through the heavens and earth, the voice of a Sun Moon Realm expert. All Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings moved forward, beginning to pour their own power into the purification array. Even those who had just emerged did the same. Chen Fei approached the purification array and injected his own elemental power. ¡°Hum!¡± The four Divine Palaces within Chen Fei trembled slightly. At this moment, Chen Fei felt as if he had become mortal, sitting in an uncontrollable carriage. The carriage rolled violently, tossing Chen Fei up and down as if he might be thrown out at any moment. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. The purification array was distributing its pressure onto the Mountain Sea Realm experts. The ones bearing the brunt were undoubtedly the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors. Even the residual pressure was proving challenging for the Mountain Sea Realm experts. Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang quickly paled; their faces turned white. Facing such earth-shaking power with their early-stage Mountain Sea Realm strength was clearly insufficient. Especially since their three Divine Palaces in the early stage weren¡¯t fully interconnected, their ability to withstand pressure was even weaker. Within moments, Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang grunted, their bodies trembling. Involuntarily, they took a few steps back, blood trickling from their mouths. It wasn¡¯t just Zhao Tianyue and Tang Shouchang¡ªalmost all early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts couldn¡¯t endure the force¡¯s backlash. They staggered back, severing their connection with the purification array. Only the elite forces and early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts from the Sacred Lands managed to hold out a bit longer, but eventually, they too were forcefully shaken loose. Chen Fei¡¯s hand pressed tightly against the light column of the purification array. Torrents of overwhelming force surged into his body like a raging river. However, refined by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei remained steadfast. If it were just this force pushing back, Chen Fei could stand here for a day and night without issue. However, when Zhao Ruizheng was forcefully pushed back, Chen Fei also felt a surge of power pushing him back several steps. Facing the power of the Black Divine Barrier, Chen Fei knew that persisting any longer would be futile. However, in this brief delay, everyone except those entangled and killed by the monsters inside the barrier¡ªboth Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings¡ªhad already retreated. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Everyone, retreat further away!¡± It was again the voice of the Sun Moon Realm expert from earlier. All Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings withdrew tens of miles. The colossal bodies of the Monster Emperors began to ascend, and the eight Celestial Treasures lifted from the ground. As all Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors departed, there was no one left to resist the Black Divine Barrier, and it began to contract wildly. In just a few blinks of an eye, what had previously spanned hundreds of miles in diameter shrank to a point and then vanished into the sky, disappearing completely. Chapter 803 - Chapter 803: Breaking the Rules Chapter 803: Breaking the Rules Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor. Dragon Boat Translation in midair, many Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors in human form looked solemn. The changes in the Black Divine Barrier could not be stopped. Fully utilizing the rules of the Boundless Sea, the Black Divine had just accomplished what it intended. The powers of the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors could overturn seas and rivers at will, but faced with the rules of the Boundless Sea, even with all their combined strength, they could only delay the inevitable for a moment. In essence, the Black Divine¡¯s power far surpassed theirs by a wide margin, and in terms of manipulating the rules, it was leagues ahead of them. Compared to the Black Divine¡¯s rampant behavior when first entering the Boundless Sea, millennia of confinement had worn down its temperament and made it more formidable. ¡°Divide and conquer, the Boundless Sea is bound for disaster!¡± a deep voice resounded. The recent contraction of the Black Divine Barrier, which crushed the Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings within, was merely incidental. The Black Divine¡¯s true goal was to diffuse its power throughout the entire Boundless Sea. Everyone had assumed that the Black Divine set up this barrier to slowly recover here until it restored its Fifth-Tier strength and swept through the entire Boundless Sea. Now it seemed that this barrier was merely a means for the Black Divine to adapt to the rules of the entire Boundless Sea. And now that the time was right, it had dispersed the Black Divine Barrier directly into the entire Boundless Sea. Yes, the barrier has vanished, but now, any corner of the Boundless Sea could spawn monsters, much like the previous Black Divine Barrier did. To put it another way, the Black Divine expanded the boundary of hundreds of miles to encompass the entire Boundless Sea. Such a technique, vast and profound, directly dissipated the tangible target of the barrier into the intangible. Without a main base, rallying forces from the Middle Continent to besiege became an impossible task. Monsters could appear at any moment elsewhere, forcing all realms and Monster Kings to return to their original territories to prevent their emergence. ¡°As long as we find the source of the Black Divine, we can stop all of this!¡± whispered a Sun Moon Realm expert. ¡°Even within the Black Divine Barrier, we couldn¡¯t find it. The Boundless Sea is so vast that finding it is easier said than done!¡± someone chuckled bitterly. Before the Black Divine Barrier, they spent over a month searching hundreds of miles without success. The size of the Boundless Sea far exceeded the Black Divine Barrier, making the difficulty of finding its source daunting. All Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors fell silent. The lack of a precise target was the most terrifying aspect. With the enemy hidden and our forces exposed, by the time the enemy decides to reveal themselves, it¡¯s often too late to undo the damage. ¡°At the outset, the frequency of monster appearances won¡¯t be high, but over time, they will increase. Eventually, the entire Boundless Sea will be plunged into chaos!¡± someone declared solemnly. Not every faction had a Mountain Sea Realm to oversee them, and even if they did, facing slightly stronger monsters would likely have proven overwhelming. When the monsters became numerous, not to mention in other parts of the Boundless Sea, there were few humans and demons left on the Middle Continent. The Black Divine desired faith, but that didn¡¯t mean it didn¡¯t allow monsters to slaughter. By exterminating the currently powerful humans and demons, the remaining ordinary humans could freely propagate. It didn¡¯t take long-several hundred years were enough for humans and demons to repopulate the Middle Continent and other parts of the Boundless Sea. ¡°Constructing a Sacred City to shelter people from other factions could preserve some living beings!¡± someone had suggested. Monsters could emerge from anywhere in the Boundless Sea, which had become unstoppable. All that could have been done then was to kill the monsters when they appeared and strive to find the source of the Black Divine, while trying to preserve as many lives as possible. ¡°A Sacred City¡­¡± This proposal had silenced the surrounding Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors. The Boundless Sea had been too vast; the area of the Middle Continent alone had been extremely exaggerated. The construction of a Sacred City would certainly have allowed some people to enter while barring others, depending entirely on the strength of those factions. But this method seemed to be another way to preserve their current strength. Otherwise, if they waited for monsters to appear everywhere in the Boundless Sea and rampage unchecked, they wouldn¡¯t even have time to rush to their rescue. ¡°The spiritual energy outside the Middle Continent is insufficient. Although the Black Divine has manipulated some rules, the conditions are not sufficient to give birth to Fourth-Tier monsters. So, we can set aside considerations for monsters outside the Middle Continent for now.¡± ¡°Should we concentrate the important forces on the Middle Continent?¡± ¡°A Sacred City can be built, and whether those factions are willing to come is up to them. This is not a battle that can be resolved in a short time; we need to prepare some contingency plans! With the Black Divine currently exerting all its efforts to manipulate the rules of the Boundless Sea, its recovery to the fifth tier will continue to slow down, thereby prolonging the conflict between both sides. Moments later, Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors began to disappear one after another. On the ground, all Mountain Sea Realms watched as Sun Moon Realm experts departed from above, unsure of what exactly had transpired. However, an hour later, news spread among all Mountain Sea Realms and Monster Kings. Monsters would soon appear in various corners of the Boundless Sea, especially Fourth-Tier monsters, which might soon threaten the Middle Continent. This means that all factions on the Middle Continent will no longer be safe. The gathering of monsters required spiritual energy from heaven and earth, so the places with richer spiritual energy were more likely to spawn monsters, potentially stronger ones. The locations occupied by top-tier factions happen to have the richest spiritual energy. Therefore, the likelihood of being surrounded by monsters in the future, especially late-stage fourth-tier or even peak fourth-tier monsters, increases significantly. As for smaller factions, although they occupy places with relatively average spiritual energy, the appearance of monsters is sometimes unpredictable. Unless they relocate entirely from the Middle Continent, it was nearly impossible to avoid the possibility of attacks by fourth-tier monsters. However, moving away from the Middle Continent also meant the likelihood of Mountain Sea Realms emerging within their sects in the future greatly diminished or even ceased altogether. Just like the Thousand Feathers Alliance in the past, despite occupying numerous regions and having several Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, only one managed to successfully break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Both Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue achieved their breakthroughs on the Middle Continent before returning to the Thousand Feathers Alliance. If they choose not to leave the Middle Continent, they must either defend their current positions or relocate to the Sacred City being forged in the Eight Sacred Lands. Building a city was not a difficult task for the Holy Lands. However, within the Sacred City, one had to fully obey the commands of the Holy Lands. In the past, the Holy Lands had been indifferent to other factions. But if everyone were to live within the Holy Lands, naturally, all rules had to be followed according to their dictates. Moreover, resources for cultivation had inevitably become scarce because outside the Sacred City, the future might belong to the world of monsters. Choosing between survival and future prospects depended on each sect¡¯s own decisions. ¡°Brother Chen, what are your plans?¡± Zhao Ruizheng asked Chen Fei. Zhao Ruizheng had already known that Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang had come from the remote Thousand Geese City on the edge, which, although isolated, had still fallen within the scope of the Middle Continent, in other words, Thousand Geese City still had to make its own choice-either to move away or to go to the Sacred Land. No faction would likely have chosen to stand alone, especially when other factions had been relocating. Any faction that had chosen to remain isolated would have become an immediate target for monster attacks. Chen Fei had frowned deeply. Leaving the Middle Continent might have been a short-term choice. However, there was a problem: if monsters failed to siege the Sacred Land, they would certainly attack other places. One option was to remain as an isolated faction on the Middle Continent, while another was to join the human gathering outside the continent. From the recent reports, it seemed that there wouldn¡¯t be Fourth-Tier monsters outside the Middle Continent in the short term. However, Fourth- Tier monsters were mobile, and in the future, discovering such a large human gathering on the Boundless Sea would inevitably provoke attacks. If Chen Fei brought the Primordial Sword Sect back to the Thousand Feathers Alliance, in a few years, a horde of monsters might rush into the alliance. The Black Divine¡¯s goal was faith, and it might ignore ordinary humans with low strength. However, for someone like Chen Fei, a Mountain Sea Realm, he would undoubtedly be targeted and completely wiped out. Therefore, in Chen Fei¡¯s view, returning to the Thousand Feathers Alliance would be like boiling a frog in warm water-by the time he realized something was wrong, it would likely be too late. Thus, it seemed that the best choice left was to align with the Eight Sacred Lands. ¡°Move into the Sacred City!¡± Chen Fei raised his head and declared firmly. ¡°I agree with that too. How about forming an alliance between us?¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei, extending the invitation. Zhao Ruizheng genuinely valued and admired Chen Fei for his combat prowess and talent. If they moved into the Sacred City together, their combined strength would be stronger, giving them more influence and leverage. ¡°Agreed!¡± Chen Fei nodded in agreement. Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s six Divine Palaces were already advancing towards the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. With the rewards from this recent venture, Zhao Ruizheng planned to consolidate his strength and perhaps achieve a breakthrough. Even in the Sacred Land, the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm represented a force that could not be ignored. Tang Shouchang and Zhao Tianyue, standing nearby, had no objections. This decision was a win-win for all. Moreover, having ventured together through the Black Divine Barrier, the four of them had developed a good understanding of each other¡¯s temperaments. After a moment, Chen Fei and his companions entered the Mission Hall. While their original contribution points could still be redeemed, the Mission Hall presented another option: if they chose to settle in the Sacred City, their contribution points could be exchanged for a position to reside. The Sacred City, forged by the Eight Sacred Lands, would form a circle closely juxtaposed with the habitats of monsters. In case of any trouble, they could watch over and assist each other. The Sacred City would not distinguish between internal and external factions; all powers would reside mixed together. However, there were considerations regarding specific regions within it. Choosing a favorable location could potentially provide advantages in spiritual energy density and access to resources. The task of relocating most of the human population from the Middle Continent into the Sacred City was monumental. However, with the Black Divine just dispersing its influence, they had precisely the time needed for this endeavor. With the power of Mountain Sea Realm experts, moving entire populations was indeed feasible. Chen Fei and his companions had exhausted their contribution points, but based on their respective strengths-Chen Fei displaying normal aura, along with two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators and Zhao Ruizheng with his six Divine Palaces-they managed to secure decent positions in the Sacred City. These positions were only considered ¡°decent¡± because the truly prime locations had already been claimed by the top factions. From the announcement of the Sacred City plan to now, just half an hour had passed, and the vast majority of factions had chosen to settle within its walls. Moving out of the Middle Continent was seen as a stopgap measure, a way to quell immediate dangers. The battle against the Black Divine was destined to be a prolonged one. Unless they could uncover the Black Divine¡¯s origin or a vastly powerful force emerged to completely shatter it, victory seemed distant. A month after Chen Fei and Tang Shouchang returned to Thousand Geese City, the entire city violently trembled, then slowly began to rise into the air. Thousand Geese City had been reinforced with arrays over many years, making it as formidable as a fortress. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After a brief discussion, Chen Fei and his companions focused their efforts for a month on reinforcing key positions in Thousand Geese City. Then, they lifted the entire city from its foundations and flew it tens of thousands of miles towards the Sacred City. With Chen Fei¡¯s main body, his avatars, Tang Shouchang, Ning Baizheng, two Monster Kings, and Min Yanlu, supporting Thousand Geese City, the task of lifting it wasn¡¯t overly strenuous. Hovering above Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei¡¯s main body gazed ahead with a contemplative expression. As for when the Black Divine would fully recover to the Fifth-Tier, neither the Sun Moon Realm nor Chen Fei himself could discern. All Chen Fei could do was continually strengthen his own abilities. One day, when faced with true adversity, Chen Fei would be ready to resist. Chapter 804 - Chapter 804: Number One in the Sacred Land Chapter 804: Number One in the Sacred Land Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mm Yanlu and Master Haiyue, along with a group of people, arrived at Thousand Geese City. Chen Fei¡¯s illusory form found Min Yanlu and briefed them on the situation with the Black Divine, leaving them to make their own decision. Since they were not part of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, there might not have been any immediate consequences for the alliance. The Black Divine sought faith, not slaughter. However, if they had chosen to remain in the Thousand Feathers Alliance, they would have undoubtedly faced attacks from monsters. Given Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue¡¯s initial strength in the Mountain Sea Realm, it would have been almost impossible for them to defend the Thousand Feathers Alliance. After deliberation, Min Yanlu and Master Haiyue made a decision and led thousands of people to join Thousand Geese City. Chen Fei glanced ahead, slowly closed his eyes, and began to cultivate his techniques. Now without the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier providing insights into techniques, Chen Fei had to rely on himself. The Purple Sky Stellar Technique, a heritage that integrated the orthodox techniques of the Stellar Sacred Land, was truly extraordinary. Reaching its peak, lighting up nine stars within the body added the power of three Divine Palaces. Although it was only a single strike, envisioning the power when displayed by someone at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm revealed its might. Moreover, lighting up nine stars, apart from temporary exhaustion afterwards had no other lasting effects and did not damage the essence. It fundamentally ¡¯ differed from burning the soul. Of course, if you lit up nine stars and continued to fight forcefully, the situation would become serious. After just a few moves, the body might collapse. Lighting up nine stars imposed terrifying pressure on both vitality and spirit, and enduring it would be more exaggerated than burning the essence itself. ¡® Aside from the life-threatening technique of lighting up nine stars in the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, its efficiency in accumulating elemental power and its daily combat capabilities on the Middle Continent were considered top-notch. 1 While some aspects of techniques from other Sacred Lands might excel over the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, overall, they were undoubtedly comparable. In terms of explosive power, due to the nine stars, the Purple Sky Stellar Technique and the Stellar Divine Technique could be considered the best. There was also the combination skill of Sword Dominates the Galaxy by his Sword Mastery. Now, it had advanced, integrating new talents into its combination techniques. Seeing the talent skill Sword Dominates the Galaxy, Chen Fei was somewhat surprised. The maximum number of talents integrated into Sword Dominates the Galaxy was not the four he had imagined, but five. Over the past few years, Chen Fei had learned that for an average Mountain Sea Realm practitioner to advance to the peak, they must have three talents to suppress the Divine Palaces; otherwise, the Divine Palace would be unstable, hindering true breakthroughs. Among the Sacred Land Prodigies, they could cultivate up to four talents. With stronger technique inheritances and an additional talent, they firmly established formidable combat capabilities as Sacred Land Prodigies. Yet, as Chen Fei examined the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, this talent technique could astonishingly integrate five talents. This meant that the upper limit for Sacred Land Prodigies was actually five talents, not four. Upon closely examining the cultivation methods of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, Chen Fei indeed found five thresholds that allowed practitioners to naturally gather talents. Rumors sometimes turned out to be true; the profound heritage of Sacred Lands was far deeper than imagined. However, Chen Fei¡¯s own goal was to integrate one Divine Palace with one talent. There was no need for envy towards those in the Sacred Lands. The only challenge lay in Sword Dominates the Galaxy. If Chen Fei wished to integrate multiple talents, he needed to acquire techniques from several other sects. Drawing from the strengths of many was the only way to bring about a new evolution in talent techniques. Initially, Sword Dominates the Galaxy integrated Sword Mastery, Adamantine Body, and Endless Regeneration. Over the course of a month, Chen Fei tirelessly practiced his techniques and also attempted to integrate Prison Suppression and Teleportation. The results left Chen Fei quite satisfied. The new Sword Dominates the Galaxy with the integration of Prison Suppression, provided more defense than offense, while Teleportation increased Chen Fei¡¯s attack and movement speed. As Chen Fei stacked more and more armor, he became increasingly sturdy. The enhanced agility and attack speed undoubtedly played a crucial role in battles. Even though Chen Fei had only reached proficiency in the Purple Sky Stellar Technique when he was in the stage of mastery, his strength had once again soared due to the talents. If there was one drawback to Sword Dominates the Galaxy, it was the exaggerated consumption of soul and mental energy, which became more pronounced. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s current mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm soul, he couldn¡¯t sustain Sword Dominates the Galaxy¡¯s state for too long. As a top- tier inheritance, mastering the Purple Sky Stellar Technique required astonishing proficiency. Chen Fei estimated that even with ceaseless day and night practice without any slack, it would take at least two years to fully master the Purple Sky Stellar Technique. To advance the Purple Sky Stellar Technique from full mastery to Great Completion would require at least five years. In total, seven years would be needed to elevate such an inheritance to Great Completion, which was extremely fast in terms of speed. After all, even for the Sacred Land Prodigies, without hundreds of years of practice, they could not hope to master their sect¡¯s techniques to the utmost. Sometimes, even wasting a lifetime, one cannot reach the highest realm of cultivation. In the Sacred Lands, there are many at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, but only one or two in the Sun Moon Realm forever. This illustrates the difficulty of practicing sect techniques in the Sacred Lands. Such challenging techniques might deter many Mountain Sea Realm practitioners from attempting to cultivate them. In Chen Fei¡¯s heart, there was some nostalgia for the days when he absorbed insights from techniques within the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, which in one day equaled more than a month of hard labor. Chen Fei didn¡¯t actually reject the idea of spending several years diligently cultivating his techniques to reach Great Completion. But in today¡¯s world, every increase in strength is the greatest guarantee of one¡¯s own safety. Chen Fei was willing to spend years cultivating, but in this world, there was no guarantee of being granted peaceful years of cultivation. The Adamantine Body talent, after a month of hard work, was now at the Mastery stage. Except for exchanging the Stellar Divine Technique with the contributions earned previously in the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier, Chen Fei had exchanged all of the remaining pills and spiritual materials. Chen Fei now had all the resources to cultivate the fifth Divine Palace, with the only thing missing being when the Adamantine Body talent would reach the Great Completion stage. If the Adamantine Body talent didn¡¯t reach Great Completion, the first step into breaking through the void might get stuck. Therefore, not cultivating the talent first and attempting a direct breakthrough would be like cutting off one¡¯s own foundation. Another technique Chen Fei was cultivating was the Water Source Shadow Technique, which was progressing smoothly. It would likely reach Great Completion in about half a year less than Chen Fei had initially estimated. By then, Chen Fei would have a significant fallback plan. His clone could stay in the Sacred City, allowing Chen Fei¡¯s main body to teleport back even if he encountered danger outside. As long as he wasn¡¯t blocked by formations, there shouldn¡¯t be any major issues. Tang Shouchang and the others turned to look at Chen Fei. Seeing him start practicing again, their gazes fluctuated. Despite being the strongest and most talented, he still put in the most effort in cultivation. In the blink of an eye, twenty days passed. Thousand Geese City flew tens of thousands of miles and finally approached the vicinity of the Sacred City. During these tens of thousands of miles, they encountered no obstacles and not a single monster appeared, as if monsters had completely vanished. While Chen Fei practiced, he could faintly sense a slight change in the natural energy around him. However, he couldn¡¯t yet articulate what this change meant. Just like when the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier was about to undergo a major change, Chen Fei had a similar perception back then. Since the disappearance of the Black Divine¡¯s Barrier until now, nearly two months have passed. Whether in the Middle Continent or the seas beyond, everything has been calm and peaceful. However, the Eight Sacred Lands not only continued constructing the Sacred City but also accelerated their progress. When they were still over ten thousand miles away from the Sacred City, Chen Fei saw many practitioners from other forces. Just as Chen Fei and his group chose to lift up the entire Thousand Geese City, other sects, as long as they had the ability, eventually moved their respective sect gates together. After all, the various rune formations set up within sect gates might have existed for thousands of years or more. Abandoning them directly would be a great loss. Moreover, by relocating their sect gates to the Sacred City, they could directly connect the large formations of the Sacred City with those within their sect gates, which invisibly enhanced their security. The only things that couldn¡¯t be relocated were those secret realms. They could only harvest various spiritual materials from the secret realms and then abandon them. Those capable of moving mountains and cities must be at least in the Mountain Sea Realm, and the number of Mountain Sea Realm practitioners must not be too few, or else this couldn¡¯t be achieved. As for those sects with only Combined Aperture Tempering realm practitioners, they could only pack up obediently and couldn¡¯t delay. They had to depart as soon as possible. Otherwise, it¡¯s possible that monsters might suddenly descend even before reaching the Sacred City. When Chen Fei and his group were fifty miles away from the edge of the Sacred City, a figure flew towards them from a distance. ¡°Halt there!¡± The voice echoed from afar. Chen Fei opened his eyes, commanding Thousand Geese City to halt in midair as he flew forward himself. Thousand Geese City has already reported in from the Ethereal Lake,¡± Chen Fei declared loudly. ¡°Thousand Geese City?¡± Lu Zhongjing quickly flipped through the contents of the jade slip in his hand found the information about Thousand Geese City, then looked up at Chen Fei ¡°Follow closely behind me, I¡¯ll take you to the designated location.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir!¡± Chen Fei stepped forward and discreetly handed a piece of Fourth-Tier spiritual material to Lu Zhongjing. Without looking at it, Lu Zhongjing simply rubbed the surface of the spiritual material with his fingers. His previously tense expression softened into a smile. Chen Fei nodded in acknowledgment. Thousand Geese City resumed its movement and followed behind Lu Zhongjing. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Thousand Geese City was now hundreds of meters above ground. Many people inside the city had learned that they were near the Sacred City and had gathered on the city walls, looking outward. Soon, everyone saw a vast city wall stretching endlessly ahead, towering over a hundred meters high, spanning who knows how many miles. This city wall, crafted over nearly two months by the Eight Sacred Lands and numerous top powers, serves as the protective barrier of the Sacred City. Standing over a hundred meters tall, it¡¯s an insurmountable barrier for ordinary people but clearly inadequate against monsters, especially those of Fourth-Tier or higher. Thus, these walls are inscribed with runes and connected to the entire array of the Sacred City. A prohibition formation suppresses the flight of monsters. As Thousand Geese City leapt over the walls of the Sacred City, everyone sensed a subtle change in the natural energy, as if something had shifted. Chapter 805 - Chapter 805: Call of the Divine Chapter 805: Call of the Divine Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s expression subtly changed, imperceptible to others, but he knew¡ªit was the Purification Array. The entire Sacred City was covered with Purification Arrays, causing a noticeable difference in the spiritual energy compared to the outside world. The Black Divine manipulated the rules, allowing monsters to appear anywhere in the Boundless Sea. If such creatures were to appear randomly within the Sacred City, it would be far from safe. Therefore, the Purification Array was once again put into use. By directly purifying the spiritual energy within the Sacred City, it prevented the possibility of monsters appearing here. Moreover, any monsters entering the city¡¯ s range would be weakened by the Purification Array. Compared to when they laid the Purification Array within the Black Divine Barrier, dealing with both the interference of the barrier and the precise placement of nodes was much simpler now. In less than two months, the outer areas of the city had already been fully covered. According to the customs of the Sacred Land, the entire city¡¯s array formation would continue to strengthen until runes could no longer be overlaid. Chen Fei looked down below, where many forces had already settled in the Sacred City. It wasn¡¯t necessarily that the deeper they went, the better the location. Various factors, including geographical variations in spiritual energy and the functioning of the city¡¯s overall array, meant that certain areas naturally held more spiritual opportunities. After flying over three hundred miles, Lu Zhongjing halted and turned to Chen Fei. ¡°This is where Thousand Geese City will be stationed. You can have the city settle here.¡± ¡°Here?¡± Tang Shouchang furrowed his brow at Lu Zhongjing¡¯s words, scanning the surroundings. Then he pointed ahead and said, ¡°Our location is originally at Ethereal Lake; the Mission Hall gave us that spot, which should be that area.¡± The spot Tang Shouchang indicated was beside a lake, where the presence of water enriched the spiritual energy significantly more than the current area. ¡°Thousand Geese City was indeed originally there, but another faction traded contributions for that location, so Thousand Geese City had to find another place.¡± Lu Zhongjing explained calmly, as if he had anticipated the question. Chen Fei looked ahead, a faint glimmer passing through his brow. ¡°Is the secret realm over there a recent discovery?¡± he suddenly asked. Lu Zhongjing was slightly taken aback by Chen Fei¡¯s keen observation, not expecting him to be so perceptive. However, from nowon, Thousand Geese City will be here. Aware of Chen Fei¡¯s recent gift of Fourth-Tier spiritual materials, Lu Zhongjing paused for a moment. ¡°Inside the Sacred City, with the array deployed, there have been significant fluctuations in spiritual energy, resulting in numerous new secret realms appearing throughout the city, with the latest one emerging over a month ago.¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression unchanged, Lu Zhongjing thought for a moment before continuing, ¡°That faction is quite powerful, with a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert presiding.¡± Lu Zhongjing didn¡¯t explicitly state everything, but his meaning was clear¡ª their strength far surpassed Thousand Geese City¡¯s, so there was no need to think too much about it. ¡°As for the secret realms within the Sacred City, who gets them depends on proximity?¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. ¡°It¡¯s not as simple as that. Ultimately, it depends on the contributions of each faction,¡± Lu Zhongjing shook his head. ¡°Understood. Thanks for letting me know,¡± Chen Fei nodded respectfully. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Lu Zhongjing replied casually. Seeing Chen Fei remain unruffled, Lu Zhongjing couldn¡¯t help but smile. But this was all normal. After all, the neighboring faction boasted a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert, whereas to Lu Zhongjing¡¯s knowledge, Thousand Geese City¡¯s strongest was only at the mid-stage of the same realm. The Zhao family, allied with Thousand Geese City, boasted a six Divine Palace expert, just a step away from the late-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, crossing this step was no easy feat. Many practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm might spend their entire lives without achieving it. Otherwise, the late-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t be so rare across the entire Middle Continent. Thousand Geese City began its slow descent, landing safely with a dull thud. Tang Shouchang released the formations within the city, and runes from the Sacred City began connecting with Thousand Geese City. Thousand Geese City¡¯s formations flickered intermittently for a full hour before finally stabilizing. Outside Thousand Geese City, the surroundings remained desolate, but soon, numerous Combined Aperture Tempering realm forces would gather nearby. In the future within the Sacred City, it was customary for sects with Mountain Sea Realm experts to maintain some distance from each other, allowing Combined Aperture Tempering realm forces to fill the gaps. This arrangement reduced friction between Mountain Sea Realm forces while ensuring they weren¡¯ t too far apart for mutual assistance in case of emergencies. Three days later, Zhao Ruizheng and Zhao Tianyue, along with the Zhao family, arrived at Thousand Geese City. The Zhao family¡¯s journey from their distant location to the Sacred City was lengthy, despite their smaller numbers requiring more time than expected. ¡°Our original choice was taken over by Jade Spring Valley, they are really domineering!¡± Inside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Zhao Tianyue expressed her dissatisfaction. ¡°With two late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts, their strength is indeed much greater than ours,¡± Chen Fei said calmly. In three days, Thousand Geese City had also learned about the situation of that faction. Jade Spring Valley had inherited the late ¨C stage Mountain Sea Realm lineage for millennia. Following the incident with the Black Divine Barrier, another mid- stage Mountain Sea Realm expert in their sect had also made a breakthrough. With two late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts, their strength was formidable indeed. Sacred Land naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse their occupying the recently formed secret realm. The combined strength of Thousand Geese City and the Zhao family, with their mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert, was respectable, but still not comparable to Jade Spring Valley. Nevertheless, having their originally chosen spot taken by others naturally left a bitter taste. However, in the face of circumstances, and despite their dissatisfaction, they could only keep their feelings to themselves. As time passed, Thousand Geese City deliberately expanded to accommodate the Zhao family, extending a certain distance. Meanwhile, other forces near Thousand Geese City gradually increased. Outside Thousand Geese City, what was once desolate had suddenly become bustling. Within a radius of several hundred miles, apart from Jade Spring Valley, Thousand Geese City boasted the strongest power. Consequently, Thousand Geese City attracted many newcomers, leading to its increasing prosperity. As time passed, across the entire Middle Continent, factions with the capability and desire to relocate successfully settled in the Sacred City. Other parts of the continent began to grow desolate, even deserted. The anomalies in the spiritual energy of the Boundless Sea became increasingly strange, sensed by more and more Mountain Sea Realm experts. Though these anomalies were not clearly perceived within the Sacred City itself, stepping a distance away from it made the differences palpable. Two months later, on a day marking over four months since the disappearance of the Black Divine Barrier, a ripple faintly appeared across the sky of the Boundless Sea. Chen Fei was in seclusion at the Tingfeng Pavilion. His eyes snapped open, and he appeared in mid-air, gazing up at the sky. The sky was calm and serene, showing no signs of anything unusual. Yet, all Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings couldn¡¯t help but look up at the sky involuntarily. They had all sensed the anomaly in the sky of the Boundless Sea just moments ago. This was an unprecedented event in many years. However, aside from that ripple, the entire sky soon returned to its tranquil state, as if the earlier disturbance had been an illusion. Thousands of miles away from the Sacred City, within a radius of several dozen miles, a funnel-shaped disturbance in spiritual energy formed, slowly giving rise to a dark figure. On its head was a massive boil, its arms malformed¡ªone large, one small¡ª and countless faces roamed across its body¡¯s surface. These were the lingering souls drifting between realms. At the initial First-Tier, their strength barely surpassed those newly learning martial arts, and they were even inferior to some recently born monsters. However, on this day in the Middle Continent, tens of thousands of these dark figures descended. Among them, thousands of monsters rapidly increased in strength, reaching the second tier within moments. For most, their growth slowed considerably after reaching the second tier, but hundreds continued their rapid ascent, devouring the lingering souls in the spiritual energy. Finally, as the first monster broke through to the third tier, hundreds of third- tier monsters took shape in succession. At this moment, those that had been rapidly advancing were reduced to just dozens, still fervently cultivating until these few dozen monsters advanced to the Fourth-Tier, and finally stopped. The dozens of Fourth-Tier monsters roared into the sky, then their forms dispersed, hiding themselves away. The remaining tens of thousands of monsters began devouring each other, striving to break through their own limitations. Once a monster reached the Fourth-Tier, it would vanish into hiding, disappearing without a trace. In the blink of an eye, tens of thousands of monsters, which had surged just an hour ago, vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed. No one knew exactly how many Fourth-Tier monsters had been born. Above the Boundless Sea, the spiritual energy trembled faintly. This was just the beginning! In the center of the Sacred City, ¡°The monsters have begun to appear! If the Black Divine continues to remain hidden, it will be difficult to track its whereabouts. But now that it has sent monsters down, we have a trail to follow!¡± ¡°Issue a bounty, search for any suspicious traces. We must locate its true form before the Black Divine fully recovers!¡± The voice of a Sun Moon Realm expert echoed through the grand hall. The Black Divine had fragmented itself, making it even more challenging to pinpoint. However, without the barrier of the Black Divine Barrier, the Sun Moon Realm expert could now take action. At this point, both humans and monsters had already been caught off guard. If they didn¡¯t find a way to fight back soon, they would lose this battle entirely. Soon, all humans and monsters would become food for the Black Divine¡¯s belief, and those with powers above the Fourth-Tier would be slaughtered to prevent them from affecting the Black Divine¡¯s harvest of belief. Unless, of course, you chose to become a puppet of the Black Divine. However, what good was having a high realm if you sold your soul? The will of the Sun Moon Realm spread throughout the entire Sacred City at the fastest speed. Bounties were no longer based on how many monsters were slain, because the monsters were endless. According to the calculations of the Sun Moon Realm, the number of Fourth-Tier monsters in the Boundless Sea would remain stable. No matter how many died, the Black Divine could generate more. Unless you slew a peak Fourth-Tier monster, which was now difficult even for the current Black Divine to produce. Thus, killing peak Fourth-Tier monsters still held value. As for the monsters attacking the city, the Sun Moon Realms hoped the monsters would truly arrive. This would indicate the presence of the Black Divine¡¯s will in the rear, allowing the Sun Moon Realms to find the true form of the Black Divine. Chen Fei saw the bounty tasks but did not leave the city. Instead, he continued to cultivate in seclusion within Thousand Geese City. Even if he had to leave the city, Chen Fei would first perfect his mastery of the Water Source Shadow Technique before departing. As for the essential tasks required of each faction, Tang Shouchang and his associates would fulfill the objectives by guarding the walls of the Sacred City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As the sun set and the moon rose, another month passed swiftly. Under the cover of night, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened. Faintly, it seemed like a thought was calling out to Chen Fei, one that was extremely familiar. Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then swiftly rose into the air and arrived at the city walls of the Sacred City. Upon reaching this place, the call of that thought became even more distinct. Finally, Chen Fei confirmed the source of this thought. The Black Divine was calling for its servant! Chapter 806 - Chapter 806: Divine Runes Chapter 806: Divine Runes Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Since the dissipation of the Black Divine Barrier until now, several months have passed. Chen Fei had always believed that the personal connections formed within the barrier were severed. Now, unexpectedly, the Black Divine had begun to call out actively. Chen Fei paused for a moment where he stood, then returned to Thousand Geese City. Even if it truly was Black Divine¡¯s call, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t just leave the Sacred City so casually. Currently, this place was under sacred governance. Anyone entering or leaving the Sacred City, even those in the Mountain Sea Realm, had to report in. If Chen Fei left the city late at night without reason, and if something indeed happened later, he could easily be traced. Black Divine¡¯s call to his servants surely wasn¡¯t directed at Chen Fei alone. In other words, it was highly likely that someone in the Mountain Sea Realm had indeed betrayed them and pledged allegiance to the Black Divine. Whether they coveted the insights into Black Divine Barrier techniques from before, believed that neither humans nor monsters could withstand Black Divine, or had other reasons, there was now a traitor within their ranks. Surely, those in the Sun Moon Realm within the Sacred City were already taking precautions against this. After all, self-interest was the instinctive response of all living beings. With so many humans and monsters single-mindedly opposing Black Divine, it was inherently unrealistic. Standing within the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei looked up at the sky. In the recent period, Chen Fei definitely wouldn¡¯t leave the city. At least ten days to half a month would be needed to wait for a suitable opportunity before venturing out. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t betrayed them, but to be labeled a traitor would be unjust. If the Sun Moon Realm personally intervened to apprehend him, given Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, being reduced to ashes with a single palm strike was entirely possible. After nightfall, Black Divine¡¯s call had ceased as well. Chen Fei refrained from inquiring further or taking any unnecessary actions, feigning ignorance and continuing his secluded cultivation within the Tingfeng Pavilion. This period stretched on for over twenty days. During this time, news about Black Divine began to steadily circulate within the Sacred City. Signs of monsters¡¯ activities on the Middle Continent became increasingly evident. Clearly, their numbers had grown considerably, and many traces were no longer deliberately concealed. A streak of purple light flashed through the air, and Chen Fei landed in front of the Mission Hall. Within the Sacred City, the Mission Hall still stood, designated for issuing various tasks and rewards. Currently, the monsters showed no interest in the Sacred City, not even approaching it. However, the city was filled with various reconnaissance missions targeting the monsters, all listed on the boards. Those with generous rewards typically involved venturing deep into the gathering places of these creatures. After gathering information during this period, it became evident that numerous gathering points of monsters had appeared across the Middle Continent. These monsters seemed to be plotting something, and while the Sun Moon Realm of the Sacred City had intervened previously, they had found nothing. Recently, in order to restrain the Sun Moon Realm, the Black Divine had employed some method that allowed these monsters to begin sensing the aura of the Sun Moon Realm directionally. Compared to the Mountain Sea Realm, the Sun Moon Realm naturally had significant differences. Through some sort of enhancement by Black Divine, these monsters could sense the approach of the Sun Moon Realm from thousands of miles away. Even the Sun Moon Realm cannot cross distances of thousands of miles in just a few steps. Therefore, even if these monster gathering points are indeed up to something, prompting action from the Sun Moon Realm, the monsters can destroy their belongings beforehand. Recently, apart from the essential few remaining in the Sacred City, the Sun Moon Realm has begun searching everywhere in the Boundless Sea for the true whereabouts of Black Divine¡¯s body. The Middle Continent was already vast, and the area of the entire Boundless Sea was even more astonishingly immense. Therefore, even if the Sun Moon Realm wishes to uncover something unusual, it cannot be accomplished in a short period. Chen Fei entered the Mission Hall, where various tasks were listed on the board. He approached the counter and directly accepted a reconnaissance mission located thirty thousand miles away. The rewards for the mission depended on the value of the intelligence obtained. However, such reconnaissance missions also guaranteed a minimum reward: if no information was found, returning with the kill of a creature of the same rank sufficed. Chen Fei did not seek to join any teams this time. His main purpose for leaving the city was to see what Black Divine, calling upon his servants, intended to do. Or rather, whether Black Divine would offer any benefits. It wouldn¡¯t make sense for someone to work without receiving anything in return, right? After enduring nearly a month of waiting, Chen Fei had been curious about this all along. Most importantly, Chen Fei wanted to see if Black Divine would impart any insights into techniques. After months of secluded cultivation, Chen Fei showed no signs of slackening. Even discussions on cultivation with Chi Shuqing and Tong Linyun were only occasional during his spare moments. Despite his unwavering dedication, progress in mastering techniques remained slow. The Water Source Shadow Technique was nearing completion, yet it still required several more months of practice to fully master. Meanwhile, both the Purple Sky Stellar Technique and the innate Adamantine Body continued to advance steadily towards mastery. Compared to other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s speed of cultivation was indeed remarkable, but encountering excellence naturally spurred him to strive further. Previously, when Black Divine had vanished, Chen Fei had focused methodically on his cultivation. Now that Black Divine had reappeared, thoughts naturally stirred within him. If not for concerns about arousing suspicion in the Sacred City, Chen Fei would have left the city ten days earlier. Exiting the Mission Hall, electric currents shimmered across his body. With a resounding thunderclap, he vanished from the spot. Moments later, Chen Fei arrived at the city wall, where he registered the scroll given by the Mission Hall. He then leaped directly from the city wall into the clouds, heading towards the gathering point of monsters thirty thousand miles away. Flying with full force, Chen Fei streaked through the sky like lightning. Over the past few months of practicing the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, Chen Fei had felt it wasn¡¯t progressing fast enough, but in reality, the improvement in proficiency had translated into a significant enhancement in his combat prowess. Whether it was his strikes, the output of elemental power, or his current agility, all had been bolstered by the Purple Sky Stellar Technique. Even the speed of his elemental power accumulation had increased substantially. However, what currently constrained Chen Fei from condensing the fifth Divine Palace was no longer the accumulation of elemental power, but the speed of his innate talent growth. Without improving this, Chen Fei could only condense a Divine Palace every few years. When Chen Fei was still 7,000 miles away from the mission location, he descended from the sky to the ground. Surrounded by towering mountains and steep ridges, only ordinary birds, monsters, insects, and fish inhabited these hills. After sensing his surroundings for any anomalies, Chen Fei disappeared from the spot and reappeared within a fissure in the earth¡¯s crust more than seventy miles underground. Using the techniques of Sword Contraction Technique and Slaughter Spirit Technique, Chen Fei concealed his aura as much as possible. Without setting up any formations¡ªsince the energy fluctuations from formations could sometimes draw unnecessary attention. Chen Fei began feigning sleep, waiting for nightfall. As the sun set and the moon rose, the sounds of wild monsters in the mountains began to fade away. Deep within the earth¡¯s crust, strange vibrations continued unabated. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open as the faint, elusive calling resurfaced in his ears. In an instant, Chen Fei disappeared from his position, reappearing atop a mountain peak, gazing up at the sky. Compared to within the Sacred City, where the purifying formations were absent, the clarity of this calling was much improved. Standing silently on the summit, Chen Fei awaited the unfolding of events. The calling gradually grew clearer, but upon closer listening, it was discernible only as meaningless syllables, not coherent words. A quarter of an hour passed, and a wisp of black mist appeared overhead, seemingly out of nowhere. With its appearance, more and more of the surroundings were obscured by the black mist. This mist was all too familiar to Chen Fei¡ªit was the same power that had pervaded the Black Divine Barrier back then. ¡°Hmm!¡± The ambient elemental energies trembled slightly, and ripples spread out as a rune materialized in midair. The rune flickered in and out of view, bearing some resemblance to the teleportation rune Chen Fei had received previously, but upon closer inspection, its intermittent appearance seemed more like a form of concealment. In contrast, the teleportation rune from before had vanished into the void, truly disappearing. ¡°So the first thing upon meeting is to directly deliver something?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated as he watched the rune flying towards him. As the rune drew closer, Chen Fei could distinctly sense that besides the power contained within the rune itself, it was also tainted with a pervasive corruption. This corruption was now completely unmasked. If previous insights into techniques had been ten parts enlightenment to one part corruption, then now it was reversed: nine parts corruption to one part rune power. Clearly, Black Divine intended to fully convert those who submitted from the Mountain Sea Realm into his own, leaving no room for compromise. The calling in Chen Fei¡¯s ears had turned into urgent prompting, urging him to absorb this rune. If there might have been impostors among those who submitted before, absorbing this rune would eliminate any chance of mishap. Not only did the urging in his ears intensify, but even the surrounding black mist seemed poised to materialize. Refusing to absorb the rune would likely lead to other consequences. Chen Fei lightly touched his forehead with his right hand, and fifty illusory Xuanyuan Swords appeared within his consciousness. These fifty Xuanyuan Swords were interconnected from tip to hilt. With a gesture of his right hand, the rune in mid-air landed on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead. The rune melted into his body, but before it could spread, it was enveloped by the illusory Xuanyuan Swords. Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly. The illusory Xuanyuan Swords, tainted by the corruption, immediately shattered. Thirty of the swords shattered in an instant, consumed by the corruption. Chen Fei never doubted Black Divine¡¯s power, but he maintained unwavering confidence in the Xuanyuan Swords from beginning to end. To gain Black Divine¡¯s trust, the rune had to directly enter his body so that his body would inherently carry a trace of Black Divine¡¯s corruption. Removing it prematurely, as done previously, would likely lead to major issues. As forty-eight of the illusory Xuanyuan Swords shattered consecutively, the corruption within the rune was finally purged. If forty-eight swords were not sufficient, Chen Fei could continue summoning more. Chen Fei¡¯s soul could only withstand summoning so many true spirits of the Xuanyuan Swords at once, but if necessary, he could forcibly continue summoning. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Moreover, aside from the illusory swords, there was one sword entirely condensed from his own spiritual energy, containing a substantial number of true spirits. The rune shimmered with a faint light within Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness. Finding no other issues, he fully integrated it into his body. ¡°Phew!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s clothes fluttered without wind, and sensing the effects of the rune, his expression subtly changed. The next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s body twisted, and then he disappeared completely from his original position. Chapter 807 - Chapter 807: Cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm Chapter 807: Cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The surrounding black mist absorbed the runes from Chen Fei and dissipated automatically. In less than a moment, the mountain peak, previously empty of anyone, saw Chen Fei once again appearing in his original position. From beginning to end, Chen Fei had not moved a single step. He hadn¡¯t teleported away either; rather, his entire being had completely concealed itself. Not only his physical form but even his aura and soul imprint were forcibly hidden. This was the power of the rune, Return to Nothing! By hiding his body within a spatial layer, he was both present and not present at the same time, a truly miraculous ability. It was somewhat reminiscent of certain groups of talents, but this rune ultimately did not merge with his soul like those talents; it was entirely unique. ¡°This hiding ability will come in handy within the Sacred City!¡± Glancing at the interface, Chen Fei noticed the rune listed separately, not categorized under martial arts or talents. Just absorbed, the proficiency was already at the Great Completion stage, which was why Chen Fei had been able to use it so smoothly just now. Chen Fei opened his right hand, revealing a pattern in his palm, the very one carried by the rune moments ago. The contamination within had naturally been cleared away, and the function of this pattern was quite simple: it received commands from the Black Divine. Upon completion, it could be used to exchange for rewards. Currently, the rewards from the Black Divine were very modest, but remarkably effective¡ªthey provided insights into martial arts. The true form of the Black Divine was still asleep; the pattern communicated with a general consciousness of the Black Divine. If Chen Fei¡¯s strength had been sufficiently formidable, perhaps through this general consciousness, he could have roughly pinpointed the location of the Black Divine¡¯s true form. However, Chen Fei was merely an ordinary mid-level practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm; he lacked the powerful soul required for reverse deduction. As for handing over this pattern to practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm within the Sacred City, it was uncertain whether they would immediately imprison Chen Fei. Once this pattern touched anyone other than Chen Fei, it shattered directly, leaving no opportunity for deduction. Just as certain monsters could sense practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm thousands of miles away, this pattern similarly maintained an extremely sensitive perception of them. At that moment, as Chen Fei communicated, the pattern emitted a faint glow, and a sphere of light composed entirely of the energies of heaven and earth appeared in his palm. The sphere still carried traces of contamination, not because the Black Divine intended to further corrupt others, but simply because this insight, derived using the Black Divine¡¯s power, inherently possessed its attributes. Chen Fei summoned the illusion of Xuanyuan Sword, clearing away the contamination, and then directly absorbed this insight representing the indestructible golden light talent. On the panel, proficiency in the indestructible golden light talent increased slightly. This insight could be considered a greeting gift; every month thereafter, a new insight into martial arts would appear as a form of reward. While the amount of insight was not substantial, other practitioners might find it generous. For Chen Fei, however, this small amount of martial arts insight could probably save him about ten days of rigorous cultivation. Considering it a gain, Chen Fei harbored no dissatisfaction. To obtain more insights into martial arts, one had to follow the Black Divine¡¯s instructions and complete tasks. Upon completing a task, the pattern would reward abundant insights into martial arts. Chen Fei turned his palm over and looked into the distance. In the general consciousness of the Black Divine, Chen Fei was considered his subordinate, but to those monsters, he remained a practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm¡ªthus, attacks would continue. These were rules deliberately set by the Black Divine. Otherwise, if Chen Fei were to move with other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm and encountered monsters that completely ignored him, it would raise suspicions at first glance, especially if he attempted to conceal himself. Monsters, devoid of much intelligence, were suited only for direct and straightforward actions. They were incapable of acting or pretending. ¡°With the power of Return to Nothing, it seems I can really venture into places where monsters gather and see what¡¯s going on.¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Initially, when taking on tasks, Chen Fei never considered reconnaissance. It was too dangerous; real insight required deep immersion. But now, with this newfound ability suddenly at hand, it seemed he could use it directly. For Chen Fei, the revival and empowerment of the Black Divine were not only detrimental to the Boundless Sea but also posed risks to Chen Fei himself. Currently regarded as an ally, Chen Fei knew that if he dared to appear before the true form of the Black Divine, his true identity would be instantly recognized as false, and he would be killed on the spot. Stepping forward, Chen Fei¡¯s entire body entered the spatial layer. Unlike teleportation through spatial fissures using his talent, moving within this spatial layer imposed no pressure. However, the absence of pressure also meant an inability to leap forward swiftly. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s usual flying speed, in the Return to Nothing state, his speed was reduced to less than thirty percent of its original. Moreover, any action in the Return to Nothing state would immediately exit this condition. He could forcefully continue to enter the spatial layer, but the moment he acted, the disturbance of energy, exposure of aura and soul, would make such stealth imperfect and easily detectable. In the Return to Nothing state, there was no immunity to damage. In fact, due to all bodily functions operating at a lower level, defensive capabilities were reduced compared to normal. Chen Fei traveled less than a hundred miles before distinguishing the various advantages and disadvantages of Return to Nothing. When used, it was naturally effective, but relying entirely on this power could easily lead to problems. Soul power was constantly consumed, but within Chen Fei¡¯s endurance, even if it continued for a day, he would have no problem. ¡± I wonder if I can directly integrate the power of Return to Nothing into the talent of Teleportation?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s steps suddenly hesitated. Return to Nothing existed in the spatial layer, while teleportation occurred in spatial fissures; to some extent, both belonged to spatial powers. Chen Fei often used the interface to integrate martial arts. Initially breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, he even tried to fuse talents. However, the integration of talents ultimately failed. It wasn¡¯t because talents couldn¡¯t be fused, but rather, the resulting power after fusion was too much for Chen Fei¡¯s soul to sustain. At that time, it led Chen Fei to contemplate many things, even the cultivation methods of the Sun Moon Realm. Currently, if talents couldn¡¯t be fused, could a similar talent-like ability be integrated into an existing talent? Return to Nothing was very effective, but its movement speed was slow. As Chen Fei¡¯s strength improved in the future, it was likely that even in the Return to Nothing state, the speed would remain at its current level. This was determined by the characteristics of the spatial layer; moving too quickly would expose the hidden aura and soul imprint. Moreover, the significant reduction in defense was also a major weakness. If someone detected Chen Fei¡¯s presence under Return to Nothing, he could easily become fatally vulnerable. But if Return to Nothing could be integrated into the talent of teleportation, perhaps these two drawbacks could be mitigated. ¡°Fuse!¡± Chen Fei commanded, staring at the interface. On the interface, the words ¡°Teleportation¡± and ¡°Return to Nothing¡± began to blur. Chen Fei felt his soul churning, which lasted half an hour before finally stopping. At the same time, the information about Return to Nothing disappeared from the interface, while Teleportation underwent a transformation. ¡°Discovered talent: Teleportation (Moving Through Nothing).¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he sensed the change in his talent. In the next moment, his form, now enhanced by the fusion of Return to Nothing, once again concealed itself. Moments later, Chen Fei appeared hundreds of miles away, materializing his figure. ¡°The impediments to speed have disappeared, and the weakness in defense is gone.¡± A smile spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face. His earlier speculation had proven successful. The only caveat now was the significant increase in soul consumption when using Moving Through Nothing. In a sense, it was akin to using a variant of teleportation. Whereas previously with Return to Nothing, Chen Fei could maintain it effortlessly for an entire day, now with Moving Through Nothing, his soul power would deplete within half an hour. The consumption rate had increased substantially. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s realm continued to advance in the future, the duration of Moving Through Nothing would inevitably extend. It could be said that this fusion had transformed a flawed special power into a potent talent unique to Chen Fei. As for the heavy soul consumption¡ªwhat powerful force didn¡¯t come with significant costs? Three hours later, Chen Fei stepped into a massive mountain cavity. If Return to Nothing previously had a slight possibility of being detected by monsters, now with the fusion of teleportation, Chen Fei¡¯s form continued to merge into the spatial fissures. Such stealth was beyond the detection of Fourth-Tier monsters. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of Fourth-Tier and Mountain Sea Realm beings, unless they reached the Sun Moon Realm and accessed spatial powers, it was impossible for them to detect him in this state. Chen Fei descended rapidly. The mountain cavity was shrouded in the demonic energy of monsters, creating a formation effect that prevented distant scrutiny from practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm. Moments later, Chen Fei arrived at a vast cavern where he saw a group of monsters moving back and forth, using their innate powers to engrave a massive pattern. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly, leaping above the cavern to get a clear view of the complete pattern. ¡°A teleportation altar?¡± It seemed vaguely familiar to Chen Fei. Realizing it now, the pattern resembled the altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance with more than seventy percent similarity! The patterns weren¡¯t entirely identical, but the core positions of several patterns were strikingly similar. The altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance was still gathering power, with at least half a year before its next activation. ¡°Is the Black Divine setting up the altar to transmit power from the original world to accelerate his own recovery? Or is he directly summoning his former subordinates?¡± A series of speculations raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he turned and left the cavern. This information needed to be relayed back to the Sacred City because either scenario would spell disaster for humans and monsters alike in the Boundless Sea. Soon, the Sun Moon Realm practitioners would need to sweep through these monster gathering points. However, it remained uncertain whether those hidden monsters were also constructing such altars! After leaving the mountain cavity and manifesting his form hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei swiftly flew towards the Sacred City. Several hours later, Chen Fei caught sight of Thousand Geese City. Just as he was about to continue towards the Mission Hall, a tremendous commotion erupted from the direction of Jade Spring Valley. A colossal force surged into the sky, completely flattening half of the mountain at Jade Spring Valley. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Before he could fully perceive the situation in Jade Spring Valley, suddenly a mighty force descended from the sky, crashing directly towards him. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. The Qianyuan Sword was drawn from its sheath, intercepting from above. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous roar echoed through the sky as Chen Fei was propelled through the mountains below. The momentum of this force remained unabated, sweeping towards Thousand Geese City. Chapter 808 - Chapter 808: Black Tortoise Chapter 808: Black Tortoise Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The formation of Thousand Geese City automatically activated, and a huge shield enveloped the entire city. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions suddenly appeared in mid-air. Upon seeing the approaching forces, their faces changed slightly, and they immediately infused their elemental energy into the city¡¯s formation. Supported by this surge of power, the formation manifested a Black Tortoise phantom above the city. ¡°Boom!¡± The Black Tortoise phantom trembled violently, its solid form suddenly becoming somewhat ethereal, as if it might dissipate at any moment. A figure appeared above Thousand Geese City, cloaked in black mist. After glancing at the city, just as they were about to strike, a sudden explosion sounded from behind. The figure turned to look, purple light reflecting in their eyes. Chen Fei wielded the Qianyuan Sword, surrounded by countless electric arcs. Step by step, he approached Thousand Geese City, his focus entirely on the figure in black. A surprised voice escaped the figure¡¯s lips. Despite being struck by a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, their aura not only didn¡¯t diminish but kept rising. A light chuckle echoed out, crimson eyes fixed on Chen Fei for a moment before the figure abruptly dissipated in mid-air, vanishing along with its lingering aura and soul imprint. ¡°Return to Nothing!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. He had already speculated about this before, and now seeing the figure disappear confirmed his suspicions. From sensing the call of the Black Divine to finally leaving the city, it had been over twenty days. For the other defectors who had sided with the Black Divine outside the Sacred City, they could directly absorb Return to Nothing¡¯s runes. These defectors had remained silent for over twenty days, but now they could no longer hold back. Chen Fei glanced towards the direction of Jade Spring Valley. Two late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators had unexpectedly come under attack. Either the attackers were exceptionally bold, or was it a case of the thief crying thief? Among the defectors, they couldn¡¯t sense if the others were defectors too. It was like how monsters viewed all humans and beasts equally¡ªattack whoever needed to be attacked. The connection between defectors and the Black Divine was a direct line. There was no hierarchical relationship among defectors themselves¡ªat least, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t sensed any such information from the palm pattern. As Chen Fei arrived above Thousand Geese City, the phantom of the Black Tortoise had already vanished. Zhao Ruizheng and his group moved forward, about to speak, when they noticed several streaks of light swiftly approaching from a distance. The response from the Sacred City was indeed swift. It was precisely because of this that the person who had just left felt there was danger and chose to depart directly. The Return to Nothing runes rewarded by the Black Divine were given at the Great Completion stage. Therefore, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t use his perception to pinpoint the exact location of that person within the spatial interlayer. The distant streaks of light split into two parts: one fell into Jade Spring Valley, and the other arrived at Thousand Geese City. ¡°What just happened? Tell us everything you know!¡± Three officials from the Sacred City demanded, their expressions serious. ¡°Bring out the Viewing Stone,¡± Chen Fei turned to Tang Shouchang and said. Daily management of Thousand Geese City had recently fallen into Tang Shouchang¡¯s hands. Chen Fei preferred not to manage it, and others weren¡¯t very capable of doing so either. So, they let Tang Shouchang, who had previously served as the rotating city lord, continue in that role. The Viewing Stone, Chen Fei had used it before in Immortal Cloud City, but sparingly. It couldn¡¯t record sound, the images were not very clear, and it was expensive. However, all these shortcomings of the Viewing Stone were aimed at the Chen Fei of that time. Back then, Chen Fei often couldn¡¯t even come up with the money for simplified martial arts manuals, and he¡¯d sometimes rather break a coin in two than spend it. But for the present Chen Fei, the money for Viewing Stones was trivial. Such items were accessible even to Body Tempering realm warriors, so no matter how expensive they were, they couldn¡¯t be considered costly. Therefore, after moving to the Sacred City, Chen Fei proposed integrating Viewing Stones into the formation of Thousand Geese City to monitor its surroundings. To overcome the flaws of not recording sound and having blurry images, they simply melted together a large quantity of Viewing Stones. Chen Fei¡¯s suggestion prompted the formation masters in Thousand Geese City to brainstorm, ultimately creating a new formation specifically designed to complement the Viewing Stones. Now, around Thousand Geese City¡¯s periphery, twelve segments of time each day were recorded by the Viewing Stones. ¡°Understood!¡± Tang Shouchang nodded approvingly and vanished on the spot. When he reappeared, he held a piece of jade, precisely the Viewing Stone. The three officials from the Sacred City looked somewhat surprised as they examined the Viewing Stone in their hands. As their minds delved into it, they could vaguely see the scene of the shattered mountain peak in Jade Spring Valley just moments ago. Then came the moment when Chen Fei was struck by an attack, followed by the appearance of a dark figure in the sky above Thousand Geese City. There was little recorded in the Viewing Stone because the events had unfolded in an instant and ended abruptly. Most people in Thousand Geese City hadn¡¯t even realized what had happened. ¡°Thankyou for your efforts!¡± The officials from the Sacred City glanced at Chen Fei and his companions, nodded, and then headed straight for Jade Spring Valley. The images on the Viewing Stone were more straightforward than any words could convey, so there was no need for further questioning. Arriving at Jade Spring Valley, the Sacred City¡¯s three officials found that, unlike Thousand Geese City which was peaceful, Jade Spring Valley had been nearly half devastated. The battles among Mountain Sea Realm cultivators were naturally intense, and even practitioners below that level could be killed by the aftershocks. Many had perished in Jade Spring Valley. ¡°What¡¯s the situation over there?¡± Ji Zhanfeng asked Tang Zhiliang and Duan Suizhi, surprised to see Wu Zhankun and his group return so quickly. ¡°Thousand Geese City had an interesting development. They integrated Viewing Stones into their formation and recorded the events as they unfolded,¡± Wu Zhankun said with a smile as he handed over the Viewing Stone. ¡°Oh?¡± Ji Zhanfeng¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he took the Viewing Stone and delved into its contents. A scene appeared in his perception. Upon seeing the dark figure hovering over Thousand Geese City, Ji Zhanfeng furrowed his brow slightly. While Ji Zhanfeng scrutinized the details on the Viewing Stone, Wu Zhankun turned his attention to Tang Zhiliang and Duan Suizhi. After Tang Zhiliang broke through to the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm several decades ago, Duan Suizhi had recently achieved the breakthrough. In their recent encounter with the attackers, Duan Suizhi¡¯s entire right arm had been severed, and he now appeared somewhat weakened. ¡°Can we track down that thief?¡± Tang Zhiliang asked in a deep voice. Jade Spring Valley had been inexplicably attacked, resulting in casualties including several Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Among them was a promising disciple who was on the verge of advancing to the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Have you had any recent conflicts with anyone?¡± Ji Zhanfeng raised his head, avoiding a direct answer to Tang Zhiliang¡¯s question. ¡°At a time like this, who would have the leisure to create new enemies? In the past, there were some adversaries, and they have all come into the Sacred City.¡± Tang Zhiliang shook his head, recounting each past grievance with Jade Spring Valley. Half an hour later, Ji Zhanfeng and his group departed from Jade Spring Valley, bidding farewell to the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators at the gate. Once Ji Zhanfeng and his group had flown far away, the smiles faded from the faces of Tang Zhiliang and Duan Suizhi. Inside a secluded chamber in Jade Spring Valley, Duan Suizhi¡¯s severed arm rapidly healed, and his weakened aura gradually returned to normal. ¡°We agreed to wipe out Thousand Geese City. What happened?¡± Duan Suizhi asked, holding his arm and looking up at Tang Zhiliang. Jade Spring Valley staged a feigned defeat, naturally expecting benefits in return. Originally, their plan was to raze Thousand Geese City, which would earn them sufficient rewards from the Black Divine. Jade Spring Valley would sustain some damage but could shift responsibility conveniently. Indeed, Tang Zhiliang and Duan Suizhi had pledged allegiance to the Black Divine, with their souls tainted. However, their spiritual wisdom remained intact, albeit obedient to the Black Divine¡¯s commands. ¡°That mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, Chen Fei from Thousand Geese City, is quite unusual,¡± Tang Zhiliang recalled the previous events, his brow furrowing slightly. Normally, a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator would not be able to withstand attacks from a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator without serious injury, let alone emerge unscathed. This unexpected outcome disrupted Tang Zhiliang¡¯s plans. Anticipating the swift arrival of the Sacred City officials, Tang Zhiliang decided to leave first. ¡°Could he have surpassed the normal capabilities of a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator? Could he have also joined the Black Divine like us?¡± Duan Suizhi¡¯s expression shifted slightly. The Black Divine¡¯s rewards for insights into martial techniques were well- known within the Black Divine Barrier. The insights they absorbed were certainly corrupted, but Duan Suizhi and Tang Zhiliang ultimately assimilated them. Their primary reason was simple: they believed the Black Divine¡¯s conquest of the Boundless Sea was only a matter of time, rendering futile any resistance from humans and beasts alike. The majesty of realms above the Sixth-Tier was incomparable. Even the strongest within the Boundless Sea, limited to Fifth-Tier strength, could not hinder them. Of course, beyond this reason, the crucial factor was that Duan Suizhi and Tang Zhiliang were nearing the end of their lifespans. Having reached the Mountain Sea Realm centuries ago, they had exhausted the life-extending elixirs and spiritual materials available to them. Without breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm, they would soon return to dust in a matter of decades. Given their aptitude, their current realms were already at their limits. Duan Suizhi had long been stuck at a bottleneck, unable to advance to the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, the Black Divine offered them hope for breakthroughs. The top-tier techniques within the Sacred Land, even the pinnacle sect techniques, were no longer out of reach. Coupled with the insights into martial techniques provided by the Black Divine, there was potential for them to advance to the Sun Moon Realm in the future. Even if they ultimately failed to break through, the Black Divine likely had methods to prolong their lives. In this situation, the two naturally had no reason to hesitate. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As far as Duan Suizhi and Tang Zhiliang saw it, there were certainly many Mountain Sea Realm cultivators covertly aligning themselves with the Black Divine. Whether nearing the end of their lifespan or feeling powerless against the Black Divine, they were not alone in their decision. ¡°It¡¯s possible, but we can¡¯t confirm it.¡± Tang Zhiliang shook his head. ¡°Let¡¯s hold off on attacking Thousand Geese City for now. In a month or two, we¡¯ll find a suitable opportunity to strike together and level it. By then, we can collect a reward from the Black Divine!¡± It wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to strike Thousand Geese City again so soon. Waiting until disturbances arose elsewhere would divert attention from their actions. Although a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator like Chen Fei was somewhat unusual, they were still just mid-stage cultivators. A late-stage cultivator like themselves would find handling Thousand Geese City quite manageable, and with both of them working together, they held the city in high regard. Chapter 809 - Chapter 809: Do I Need Your Guidance in My Cultivation? Chapter 809: Do I Need Your Guidance in My Cultivation? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Thousand Geese City¡¯s Tingfeng Pavilion. Chen Fei gazed towards the direction of Jade Spring Valley, his eyes subtly shifting. Instinctively, Chen Fei felt something was amiss with Jade Spring Valley. Despite superficial appearances suggesting Jade Spring Valley had suffered considerable losses, Thousand Geese City seemed completely unaffected. It appeared that this incident had only harmed Jade Spring Valley. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t absorbed the Return to Nothing of the Black Divine, he might have only perceived this much. Understanding the Black Divine¡¯s plan, however, made Chen Fei suspicious of Jade Spring Valley. Yet, lacking evidence, acting directly now would seem hasty. ¡°Two late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators!¡± Chen Fei sat cross-legged, slowly closing his eyes. The six Divine Palaces formed into a formation, each move and gesture unleashing tremendous elemental power. With numerous exceptional talents, combined innate skills, and the profound sect techniques, Chen Fei was becoming even stronger. However, facing two late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators while currently in the mid-stage realm posed challenges in swift elimination. If the encounter dragged on, attracting the attention of the Sacred City¡¯s Stewards, Chen Fei¡¯s circumstances would be exposed¡ªsomething he was determined to avoid. ¡°I hope it¡¯s not them!¡± This thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind before he completely immersed himself in cultivation. Two martial techniques, insights into a talent, continuously appeared in his sea of consciousness, then absorbed. Compared to the insights absorbed from the Black Divine, the progress was indeed slower. However, in this state, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to rely on anyone else¡¯s help. Through his own efforts, he could elevate his realm without encountering any bottlenecks. Early the next morning, without any unexpected incidents, Chen Fei arrived at the Mission Hall. ¡°I saw what the monsters were doing at their gathering point,¡± Chen Fei said solemnly at the counter. The steward of the Mission Hall¡¯s expression changed slightly, and he escorted Chen Fei into a nearby quiet room. In a matter of moments, Elder Yang Dingwu of the Mission Hall appeared. At the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, his imposing aura filled the entire room as soon as he entered. Ripples of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique within Chen Fei resonated with Yang Dingwu¡¯s aura. Resonance was mutual, and Yang Dingwu also sensed the fluctuations in Chen Fei¡¯s techniques, casting a somewhat surprised glance at him. ¡°You¡¯ve managed to acquire the Seven Star Illumination Technique through good fortune. Impressive!¡± Chen Fei stood up and respectfully clasped his hands. Yang Dingwu hailed from the Stellar Sacred Land, which explained the slight resonance between their auras. ¡°You seem remarkably suited to this martial technique,¡± Yang Dingwu nodded with some realization. It was quite normal for major holy lands to exchange various inheritances for cultivation. ¡°This is what I observed inside the monster gathering point.¡± After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Fei used elemental power to conjure the scene he had witnessed within the mountain¡¯s depths. Seeing the altar, Yang Dingwu¡¯s expression grew exceedingly solemn. This was a known gathering point for monsters, and those creatures hidden away undoubtedly had something to do with the inscribed altar. Chen Fei had already considered this possibility beforehand, and now Yang Dingwu naturally arrived at the same conclusion. ¡°This matter is of utmost importance. Come with me to meet the other Sacred Masters!¡± Yang Dingwu said, leading Chen Fei out of the quiet room directly. In less than half an hour, Chen Fei followed Yang Dingwu to the central hall of the Sacred City. Looking around, Chen Fei noticed there were no defensive formations set up here. However, as he approached, an eerie sensation involuntarily crept into his soul, as if something was fixating on him. ¡°Here, we have a Celestial Treasure,¡± Yang Dingwu explained upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression. While not equivalent to the Sun Moon Realm, this treasure posed no problem dealing with ordinary Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. ¡°Come in!¡± Yang Dingwu stopped in front of the hall, but before he could speak, a voice resounded in both Yang Dingwu¡¯s and Chen Fei¡¯s ears. Inside the hall, several figures appeared on a raised platform, looking down upon Yang Dingwu and Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly felt heavy, as if several towering mountains were about to crush him into dust. However, this sensation vanished in an instant, disappearing without a trace. Chen Fei¡¯s heart tightened slightly. This was the power of the Sun Moon Realm. Just the natural pressure in their gaze made it difficult for a Mountain Sea Realm cultivator to resist. The gap between the Mountain Sea Realm and the Sun Moon Realm was astonishing. ¡°Yang Dingwu, greetings to the Sacred Masters!¡± Yang Dingwu bowed respectfully. ¡°Chen Fei, greetings to the Sacred Masters!¡± Chen Fei also clasped his hands in respect. ¡°What brings you here?¡± Zhan Xuming, recognizing the elder from his own sect, spoke up. ¡°Reporting to the Sacred Masters, someone has detected monsters gathering and inscribing a teleportation altar. We have come to report this matter!¡± Yang Dingwu said solemnly, then glanced at Chen Fei. Chen Fei understood and took a step forward. Just as he had done in the Mission Hall earlier, he used elemental power to directly display what he had seen inside the monster-infested mountain. As Chen Fei revealed the detailed features of the altar, the atmosphere in the entire hall instantly grew heavy, filled with a terrifying pressure. ¡°It seems those monsters won¡¯t rest until they¡¯re eradicated!¡± Zhan Xuming frowned. ¡°We can clear out the gathering points of those monsters, but dealing with the hidden ones will require the intervention of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators,¡± another Sacred Master from the sect remarked. The energy of the Sun Moon Realm was limited. While seeking the true body of the Black Divine and clearing these monster gathering points, there was simply no spare capacity to deal with those creatures covertly inscribing altars. ¡°We intended to defend our cities, but the Black Divine won¡¯t let us have our way!¡± another Sun Moon Realm cultivator spoke solemnly. The altar must hold significant importance for the Black Divine. As long as humans and beasts remained unaware, those monsters would continue their inscriptions undisturbed. If they were discovered, so be it¡ªthey would face off against the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. Compared to the slow growth of the Mountain Sea Realm, the appearance of monsters was far simpler for the Black Divine. With such a high realm, if not for the suppression of the Boundless Sea in this world, there would be no need for such elaborate schemes¡ªthey could dominate straightforwardly. Even though the Black Divine was currently suppressed, many things remained where humans and beasts could only react passively. ¡°Chen Fei, well done!¡± Zhan Xuming looked at Chen Fei with a slight smile on his face. To have discovered this matter at the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm must have involved significant risk. Such merit deserved recognition. ¡°You overpraise me, Sacred Master,¡± Chen Fei replied, bowing respectfully. After a moment, Chen Fei left the central hall with Yang Dingwu and returned to the Mission Hall. Five major achievements were credited to Chen Fei, equivalent to slaying five late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters. Importantly, simply killing late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters no longer earned such contribution points. As for verifying the truth of Chen Fei¡¯s report, a sweep of the monster gathering point by the Sun Moon Realm would reveal traces even if the monsters had attempted to cover their tracks. Therefore, the Sun Moon Realm cultivators saw no reason for Chen Fei to lie. Chen Fei looked at his contribution points. This time, he wasn¡¯t in a rush to exchange them because he still had spirit materials left over from his last exchange at the Ethereal Lake. After bidding farewell to Yang Dingwu, Chen Fei returned to Thousand Geese City. This time, Chen Fei had no intention of leaving the Sacred City. Before, he had said the same, but the call of the Black Divine had compelled Chen Fei to venture out. Now, with the Return to Nothing in hand and without having perfected the Water Source Shadow Technique to Great Completion, Chen Fei truly had no intention of leaving home. However, before entering seclusion, Chen Fei wished to visit the Strange Heart Realm. Not to kill the Evils, but to claim the legacy of the Dream Shadow Master. Originally, the plan was to advance his cultivation to the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, gaining the strength to confront those late-stage Fourth- Tier Evils, and then pursue the legacy. However, unexpectedly obtaining the Return to Nothing from the Black Divine, with its unparalleled hiding capabilities among the many powers Chen Fei had encountered, changed everything. Chen Fei merged the Return to Nothing with his innate talent Teleportation, elevating the concealment capability of this power to unprecedented levels. Below the Fifth-Tier, he would remain undetected without fail. Thus, facing late-stage Fourth-Tier Evils, Chen Fei no longer harbored any fear. In the secluded chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, a figure emerged behind Chen Fei, guarding him. Cross-legged, Chen Fei closed his eyes slowly. When he reopened them, the environment had completely changed. A sense of decay and chaos filled his vision and perception, marking a place devoid of any vitality. Chen Fei¡¯s brow emitted a faint light, confirming his position. The Strange Heart Realm corresponded with the Boundless Sea, but it wasn¡¯t a direct one-to-one correlation; the Strange Heart Realm was not as vast as the Boundless Sea. Standing still for a moment to orient himself, Chen Fei leaped into the air and headed southeast. Three hours later, Chen Fei halted in mid-air above a mountain range. The Dream Shadow Stone lay roughly three hundred miles ahead. Starting from here, every few dozen miles, there would be a Fourth-Tier Evil King. Deeper into the realm, there were more Evil Kings, each stronger than the last. Without the strength of the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, or even the peak, rushing in recklessly could easily result in being overwhelmed by these Evil Kings. With a slight forward lean, Chen Fei disappeared in an instant. Within the Strange Heart Realm, there were spatial interstices and rifts, without which these illusions couldn¡¯t teleport into reality. At this moment, Chen Fei swiftly navigated through the spatial cracks, his presence completely masked by the spatial fluctuations. He proceeded boldly forward without restraint. Covering over three hundred miles took only moments. The Evil Kings along the way remained oblivious to Chen Fei¡¯s presence, even when they were face to face and less than a step apart. Passing by a Fourth-Tier late-stage Evil King, Chen Fei landed on a mountain ridge. Scattered and fragmented stones littered the mountains, with the Dream Shadow Stone disguised among them as a piece of rubble. A hand abruptly appeared, grasping one of the pieces of rubble, and then vanished. Over thirty miles away, a Fourth-Tier late-stage Evil King suddenly turned its head towards the mountain ridge. A frenzied storm of spiritual energy instantly crushed the mountains, yet nothing appeared. A hundred miles away, Chen Fei glanced back at the position of the Evil King. The next moment, he vanished within the Strange Heart Realm. In the secret chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei opened his eyes, spreading his right hand to reveal a black stone held within. As Chen Fei activated the Dream Entry Technique, the stone began to tremble slightly. Its surface peeled away, revealing the true form of the Dream Shadow Stone. ¡°I thought I had truly killed you back then. I never imagined that over thousands of years, you would manage to alter a bit of the rules of spiritual treasures!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice echoed calmly. In the next moment, a spiritual light was forcibly extracted from the Dream Shadow Stone by Chen Fei, twisting desperately in mid-air. The spiritual essence of the Dream Shadow Stone, back when Chen Fei was at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, had led him to believe that this spiritual essence had been completely obliterated. At that time, Chen Fei¡¯s perception of spiritual matters was too weak to detect any anomalies. Now, personally grasping the Dream Shadow Stone and having advanced to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, the hidden nature of the Dream Shadow Stone¡¯s spiritual essence had become utterly meaningless. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, don¡¯t kill me! I will help you refine the Dream Shadow Stone! I will help you cultivate the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only From within the spiritual light burst forth the desperate pleas of the spiritual essence. What was wrong with this human? It had only been a short time, yet he had already advanced to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. The spiritual essence of the Dream Shadow Stone had been plotting within the Strange Heart Realm on how to sever the connection between Chen Fei and the Dream Shadow Stone. It had thought it had plenty of time because normal Mountain Sea Realm cultivators couldn¡¯t enter due to the numerous Evil Kings around the Dream Shadow Stone. It believed it had enough time to accomplish its plans. But how had this human managed it? With a slight shift of thought, Chen Fei¡¯s intent abruptly silenced the spiritual essence, and the spiritual light shattered instantly. ¡°Do I need your guidance in my cultivation?¡± Chapter 810 - Chapter 810: Divine Blessing Chapter 810: Divine Blessing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Casually destroying the artifact spirit, Chen Fei carefully observed the Dream Shadow Stone in his hand. Years ago in Pingyin County, Chen Fei had acquired a portion of the Dream Entry Technique from an Evil. With a flick of his left hand, a crystal containing the technique appeared in his palm. The technique had mentioned that this crystal was transformed from the legendary Dream Eating Tapir, and could enhance one¡¯s mind. At that time, Chen Fei truly believed it. After all, due to this crystal, the strange entity in Pingyin County had grown rapidly. But looking at it now, while the crystal might be related to the Dream Eating Tapir, it was definitely not transformed from its body, as the Dream Eating Tapir¡¯s abilities far exceeded this. Chen Fei directly dissolved the crystal into the Dream Shadow Stone, which emitted a faint glow. The Dream Shadow Stone had once been of a very high grade, reaching the level of a pinnacle spiritual treasure, as Dream Shadow Master was a peak expert of the Mountain Sea realm. However, in this world, the strongest force is actually time. No matter how powerful one is, capable of overturning rivers and seas or changing the heavens and earth, when time comes, it all turns to nothing. From the time the Dream Shadow Stone was forged by Dream Shadow Master, thousands of years had passed. Over such a long period, remaining in a place like the Strange Heart Realm, it was remarkable that the Dream Shadow Stone had not been contaminated. For thousands of years, it periodically manifested a cave dwelling in the real world, allowing people to enter for trials. The key issue was that the artifact spirit of the Dream Shadow Stone had attempted to fully absorb the stone¡¯s power for itself. With all these factors combined, the actual power of the Dream Shadow Stone had now diminished to the level of a low-grade spiritual treasure. If it remained in the Strange Heart Realm for another few hundred years, it risked falling below even that level. However, the materials used to forge the Dream Shadow Stone were exceptionally extraordinary. Additionally, Dream Shadow Master¡¯s superb forging techniques meant that although the stone¡¯s current power was only at a low-grade spiritual treasure level, restoring it to its peak would be much simpler than with other treasures, provided there were enough spiritual essences. Chen Fei had anticipated the weakening of the Dream Shadow Stone¡¯s power, so he wasn¡¯t disappointed. At this moment, as he merged the Dream Eating Tapir crystal into the Dream Shadow Stone, its essence was significantly restored. Chen Fei extended a wisp of his consciousness and entered the Dream Shadow Stone. The space shifted dramatically, and when Chen Fei opened his eyes, he found himself standing on a mountain peak, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, obscuring the view beyond. A phantom stood at the very center of the mountain peak. With white hair and a youthful face, his robes fluttered as if he were ready to ascend to immortality at any moment. ¡°The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique,¡± the figure began, ¡°is a culmination of numerous secret arts, integrated through a moment of profound enlightenment¡­¡± As Chen Fei arrived, the figure immediately started explaining the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. The figure likely resembled Dream Shadow Master as he appeared thousands of years ago. Even today, many legends about Dream Shadow Master persist across the Middle Continent. Killing within dreams from thousands of miles away! Mastering countless techniques with ease, excelling in every aspect! Dream Shadow Master was a legendary figure, whose fame sometimes overshadowed even the Sun Moon Realm experts of some Sacred Lands. Many believed that Dream Shadow Master would break through to the Sun Moon Realm and establish a Sacred Land of his own. However, in the end, Dream Shadow Master remained stuck at the bottleneck of the Mountain Sea realm, unable to take that final step. Dream Shadow Master had learned many techniques. Some Sacred Lands even opened their top-tier inheritances to him at the time, hoping to build a good relationship. They believed that Dream Shadow Master¡¯s breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm was highly probable. But in the end, things did not go as planned! Dream Shadow Master likely did not want the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to be lost, and his explanation was meticulous, covering every detail and breaking down each key point. However, just as Dream Shadow Master sought the right successor, truly mastering and integrating the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique required a special talent. Some things cannot be fully understood and mastered simply by hearing them explained, and this top-tier technique was no exception. The explanation lasted for a full five hours without any interruptions. As Dream Shadow Master1 s phantom dissipated, new changes appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s interface. ¡°New technique discovered: Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s original Dream Entry Technique directly merged into the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. What he had learned was essentially the preliminary part of this advanced technique. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique ¡ª Dream Entry Technique!¡± Chen Fei noticed that the cost of simplifying the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was significantly higher than that of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique. This indicated that, in the view of the interface, the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was, in some ways, more powerful than the Purple Sky Stellar Technique. As Chen Fei activated the Dream Entry Technique, insights related to the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique began to appear in his consciousness. A moment later, Chen Fei stopped the technique and opened his eyes, a slight ripple in his gaze. Having just begun to master the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei was filled with admiration for Dream Shadow Master, who had single-handedly created such a profound technique. From another perspective, this technique was even stronger than those of the Sacred Lands. The Sacred Lands¡¯ foundational techniques were refined over many generations and ultimately perfected by a prodigious individual who broke through to the Sun Moon Realm. Dream Shadow Master lacked only the final step, having not crossed into the Sun Moon Realm. The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique¡¯s fundamental ability was entering dreams. Even in the Mountain Sea realm, as long as the opponent¡¯s realm did not surpass Chen Fei¡¯s and his proficiency in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was deep enough, he could enter the opponent¡¯s dream after bringing them to the brink of death. At that point, even the natural soul protection of a Mountain Sea realm expert would be ineffective. However, if the opponent¡¯s realm exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s, the Dream Entry Technique would be useless, even if the opponent were near death. Besides dream entry, the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique also focuses on the cultivation and protection of one¡¯s soul, reaching the pinnacle of soul defense. With the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Xuanyuan Sword, and now the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, the protection techniques for the soul were becoming as layered and formidable as the overlapping armor of his physical body, advancing towards an increasingly exaggerated state. Furthermore, the ¡°Divine Blessing¡± aspect of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique allows for the slow self-repair of a damaged soul. This seemed familiar because the innate Divine Blessing ability in the void had a similar effect. The difference lies in one being granted by a technique and the other being an innate trait. ¡°If I perfect the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique and also have the innate Divine Blessing, what will that lead to?¡± Chen Fei thought. Combining these two traits might allow him to freely burn his soul in battle without consequence. For others, burning their soul would be a desperate, life-risking act, but for Chen Fei, it could become a routine combat strategy. If he integrated the innate Divine Blessing into the Sword Dominates the Galaxy, could he further enhance its repair effects? Chen Fei blinked, suddenly finding the prospect incredibly exciting. In addition to the slow recovery of soul injuries, the most astonishing aspect of the Divine Blessing within the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was its other unique feature. However, this feature could only be activated by mastering the technique to its peak, achieving the state of perfection. This feature provided a 20% chance of resurrection when one¡¯s soul was completely annihilated, allowing a partial restoration of the soul. The restoration would be limited to the soul, without affecting the physical body. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique offers resurrection through a single drop of blood, but if reduced to ashes, recovery would be impossible. In contrast, with the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, even if the soul is completely obliterated, there is a chance for partial resurrection in some mysterious way. A 20% probability might seem low, but to Chen Fei, it was incredibly formidable. If Chen Fei ever encountered an unbeatable foe and his physical body was crushed to dust, he might still escape with his soul using this feature. Is that all there is to the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique? Not at all! The reason the simplification cost was so high, and why Chen Fei believed this technique surpassed the Purple Sky Stellar Technique in some aspects, was due to another special ability. This ability was also the fundamental reason Dream Shadow Master was able to master various secret arts. The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique also allowed the creation of small clones to aid in the comprehension of techniques. These small clones were solely for understanding techniques and could not assist in combat or even move. According to Dream Shadow Master¡¯s notes, at his peak, he had created over a thousand of these small clones specifically to help him comprehend various techniques. Before creating the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Dream Shadow Master might have been considered an ordinary prodigy. But with over a thousand small clones, his talent had become unparalleled. ¡°Small clones¡­ how did Dream Shadow Master even create this technique?¡± Chen Fei pondered, amazed by such extraordinary talent, feeling as if Dream Shadow Master had stood on the shoulders of giants. However, these small clones were not without their drawbacks. From Chen Fei¡¯s perspective, these drawbacks were significant. It was likely due to these flaws that Dream Shadow Master, despite mastering so many techniques, had never stepped into the Sun Moon Realm. The small clones were not about enslaving others to help comprehend techniques but required a fourth-grade spiritual material called Myriad Bamboo. A portion of one¡¯s soul would be separated using the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique and infused into the Myriad Bamboo. Then, through a secret method, the Myriad Bamboo would be refined into one¡¯s small clones. Myriad Bamboo was quite precious, belonging to the upper tier of fourth-grade spiritual materials. Although it could not serve as the primary material for top-grade spiritual treasures, its grade ensured an extremely high price. To obtain the thousands of Myriad Bamboo clones like Dream Shadow Master had, the costs were extraordinarily exorbitant. The high cost was not the primary flaw of the Myriad Bamboo clones. The real issue lay in the insights gained from comprehending techniques, many of which were erroneous. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Despite the ingenious method of creating the Myriad Bamboo clones, they were ultimately refined from just a fragment of one¡¯s soul. What such a small fragment of the soul could comprehend was uncertain, and the insights from so many Myriad Bamboo clones could sometimes deviate from the true direction of the techniques. When Dream Shadow Master had attempted to break through to the Sun Moon Realm, he discovered that several of his primary techniques had been practiced incorrectly, without knowing exactly where he had gone wrong. Some errors might have been minor, but an error was still an error, and it would not be without consequence simply because only part of it was wrong. In the end, the flaws in Dream Shadow Master¡¯s foundation caused his attempt to break through to the Sun Moon Realm to fail, resulting in a critical setback. Chapter 811 - Chapter 811: A Thousand of Me Cultivating at the Same Time! Chapter 811: A Thousand of Me Cultivating at the Same Time! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Dream Shadow Stone, the shadow of the Dream Shadow Master emphasized the reminder not to indulge in practicing various techniques with the myriad clones. Although having over a thousand selves to assist in comprehending techniques and reaping rewards periodically was tempting, the risks were palpable. If one had not planned to break through to the Sun Moon Realm in the future, there might have been no issue in directly using the myriad clones to practice various extraordinary techniques, perhaps even gaining the title of the foremost figure in the Mountain Sea Realm. However, once they had reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, who wouldn¡¯t have desired to break through to the Sun Moon Realm? Apart from the increase in strength, the tremendous extension of lifespan alone had been an irresistible temptation. With formidable strength, everyone had wished to continue possessing it rather than suddenly disappearing one day. ¡°The insights given by the myriad clones were flawed or even erroneous due to their insufficient divine soul,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow had furrowed slightly. This flaw couldn¡¯t have been compensated for by the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, nor could it have been altered by injecting more divine soul into the Myriad Bamboo. Because no matter how much divine soul had been injected, it had ultimately remained just fragments, leading to biased insights into techniques, unable to consider matters as comprehensively as the main soul. ¡°Even the main soul¡¯s comprehension of techniques would have errors, let alone a fragment of divine soul like yours. If you wanted to thoroughly screen before absorbing the insights from the myriad clones, in the end, it might not have differed much from personally comprehending the techniques. Because to discern, you had to start from scratch; otherwise, how would you have known where the issues lay? ¡°However, I have the interface, and it seems there was no such issue!¡± Upon absorbing the insights from the myriad clones, if there were errors within, one certainly could not have achieved great perfection. Without achieving great perfection, Chen Fei could have simply refined with the interface personally, correcting the errors and completing that part. Naturally, thereafter, reaching the state of great perfection would have followed. ¡°For me, perhaps the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique is now the most needed technique!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze had flickered. There was the visible threat of the Black Divine, yet Chen Fei¡¯s growth also required time. Although compared to others, Chen Fei had grown very quickly, it hadn¡¯t been enough. As for completing the Black Divine¡¯s mission and gaining insights into techniques, if one had wished to take this path, they must have wreaked havoc on a large scale in the Sacred City, even slaughtered other humans. To cultivate at the expense of such actions, Chen Fei himself was the first to disagree. It was easy to imagine that the insights given by the Black Divine could only be used as a supplement rather than a long-term stable path. ¡°The only issue now is purchasing the Myriad Bamboo and refining it into Myriad clones!¡± Chen Fei lifted his head slightly, knowing that reaching the level of over a thousand Myriad clones like Dream Shadow Master would definitely be impossible in a short time. Dream Shadow Master had spent nearly two hundred years gathering so many Myriad clones; after all, it was difficult to collect Myriad Bamboo, and sometimes money alone couldn¡¯t accomplish it. Compared to the former Dream Shadow master, Chen Fei¡¯s financial power was certainly incomparable. After all, Dream Shadow Master¡¯s peak state of the Mountain Sea Realm possessed wealth not less than that of a top force. But now, due to the threat of the Black Divine and the emergence of the Sacred City, as long as the contribution in the Mission Hall was sufficient, while it couldn¡¯t be said that Myriad Bamboo was readily available, the quantity was definitely considerable. In addition, within the Sacred City, initially founded by several top forces and later developed into the burgeoning Green Cloud Market, there was also great hope of procuring Myriad Bamboo. After all, almost every force worthy of note on the Middle Continent had moved into the Sacred City, with unprecedented concentration of various natural treasures. ¡°I happen to have a few major accomplishments on hand. I¡¯ll go exchange them for Myriad Bamboo tomorrow!¡± Chen Fei closed his eyes again and resumed practicing his techniques. ¡°The Water Source Shadow Technique, the Innate Talent Adamantine Body, and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique¡ªthese are the three I¡¯m focusing on right now. As for the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, I¡¯ll have to postpone it for now.¡± Fortunately, the Water Source Shadow Technique would reach the state of great perfection soon, after which I can continue to incorporate the Purple Sky Stellar Technique into my daily practice. The night passed quickly in cultivation. Early the next morning, Chen Fei arrived at the Mission Hall and coincidentally saw Elder Yang Dingwu there. ¡°Taking on a mission or redeeming rewards?¡± Yang Dingwu smiled as he approached Chen Fei. Yang Dingwu had a favorable impression of Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯d like to exchange for some Myriad Bamboo. Do you have any in stock here?¡± Chen Fei asked politely. ¡°Myriad Bamboo?¡± Yang Dingwu took out a jade ruler from his sleeve, which could display the real-time inventory of various spiritual materials. ¡°We do have some Myriad Bamboo left, a top-grade spiritual material of the fourth-grade. It can only be exchanged with major accomplishments. One major accomplishment can be exchanged for six portions of Myriad Bamboo. How many portions do you need?¡± Yang Dingwu inquired. Chen Fei¡¯s brow twitched slightly. The Myriad Bamboo was considerably more expensive than he had anticipated, but considering its top-tier fourth-grade status and the exchange rate at the Mission Hall, it was already quite fair. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If he were to buy it from the market, the price would be much higher. ¡°I¡¯ll exchange all five of my major accomplishments for Myriad Bamboo,¡± Chen Fei said, producing his appraisal jade ruler. ¡°Alright!¡± Yang Dingwu summoned an attendant and instructed them to fetch the Myriad Bamboo. Yang Dingwu didn¡¯t inquire further about what Chen Fei intended to do with the Myriad Bamboo. In less than a moment, a bag was placed in front of Chen Fei. He mentally inspected it and saw thirty portions of Myriad Bamboo inside. Chapter 812 - Chapter 812: A Thousand of Me Cultivating at the Same Time! (2) Chapter 812: A Thousand of Me Cultivating at the Same Time! (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation ¡® Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Each piece of Myriad Bamboo was no wider than an adult¡¯s thumb and barely over three inches long. As a Fourth-Grade spiritual material, Myriad Bamboo grew exceptionally slowly. Even within a top-tier Fourth-Grade secret realm, achieving Myriad Bamboo of this size required a considerable amount of time. ¡°Thank you, Elder Yang!¡± Chen Fei expressed his gratitude with a bow. ¡°It¡¯s my duty,¡± Elder Yang waved his hand dismissively. Moments later, Chen Fei left the Mission Hall. Instead of returning to Thousand Geese City, he flew towards the direction of Green Cloud Market. Thirty pieces of Myriad Bamboo could only create thirty Myriad Clones, just enough to slightly accelerate Chen Fei¡¯s current progress in comprehending martial arts. To achieve a qualitative change, what was needed was quantity. Not to mention the over one thousand Myriad Clones like Dream Shadow Master, but at least close to a hundred would bring faster results. Of course, compared to his own standards, Chen Fei¡¯s thirty Myriad Clones collectively comprehending martial arts was already efficient for other Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. In less than half an hour, Chen Fei landed outside a city. This was the newly built Green Cloud Market. In just a few short months, the scale of this market had surpassed any other on the Middle Continent Chen Fei had seen before. As he looked around, the city bustled with people. The lowest cultivation was at the Combined Apertured Tempering realm, with Mountain Sea Realm practitioners commonplace. Stalls lined the streets, while behind them stood shops. These shops were mostly established by top powers, the only ones with enough resources to operate here and trade freely. Chen Fei didn¡¯t bother with individual sellers; while Myriad Bamboo was expensive, it wasn¡¯t rare enough to be unavailable in shops. His concern lay in how much he could afford with the premium elemental stones in his pocket. After a while, Chen Fei emerged from the first shop. Before buying, he had asked about the prices. With limited funds, Chen Fei had to opt for the cheaper options. Since accumulating over ten thousand premium elemental stones, Chen Fei had long forgotten what it felt like to be short of money. Unexpectedly, because of a martial art, Chen Fei was reminded of that awful feeling. Spending an hour, Chen Fei had walked through the entire Green Cloud Market, eventually returning to one shop. ¡°Sir, what can I help you with?¡± The shopkeeper saw Chen Fei return and maintained his warm smile. Mid-level Mountain Sea Realm cultivators were not uncommon in the Sacred City, but familiarity did not lead to neglect. ¡°I¡¯ll take twenty pieces of Myriad Bamboo, but you¡¯ll need to lower the price on each piece!¡± Chen Fei stated firmly. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei left the shop. He had acquired twenty pieces of Myriad Bamboo, but after selling off all the valuable spiritual materials he had, he was left with just over a hundred premium elemental stones as backup. As for the spiritual treasures he had seized from other Mountain Sea Realm practitioners when he defeated them, those had already been sold off in other shops. With all his assets combined, including his contribution points, he had only managed to obtain fifty pieces of Myriad Bamboo. How much more money would it take to match the glory of Dream Shadow Master¡¯s past? 111 have to make a trip back to the Thousand Feathers Alliance soon. The Wolf Tooth Clubs used by those creatures of the Black Divine can fetch quite a few premium elemental stones when sold, and the purified spiritual essences extracted from them can also bring in money!¡± The creatures of the Black Divine were miserly; they neither used weapons nor could extract spiritual essences themselves, making them almost penniless. Their only occasional source of contribution points came from missions assigned by the Mission Hall. Compared to the creatures of the Black Divine, the creatures at the Thousand Feathers Alliance altar were remarkably generous. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he left Green Cloud Market, then soared into the air towards the direction of Thousand Geese City. With fifty pieces of Myriad Bamboo in hand, acquired at the cost of all his assets, Chen Fei was eager to test their effectiveness. If they performed as expected, that would be fine, but if they didn¡¯t meet his satisfaction¡­ Then Chen Fei would have to work even harder to earn money, stacking up Myriad Clones to their full potential. After all, solving problems with money was relatively straightforward. After more than half an hour, the outline of Thousand Geese City came into view. Chen Fei glanced back towards the direction of Jade Spring Valley, Recalling recent events, he opened his palm, revealing the Black Divine pattern. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, Chen Fei invoked the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, attempting to connect with the generalized consciousness of the Black Divine. Those who pledged allegiance to the Black Divine couldn¡¯t sense each other, eliminating hierarchical concerns among followers if one were caught. However, there was indeed a method for Black Divine followers to recognize each other. Other followers wouldn¡¯t consider this issue because while their spiritual wisdom hadn¡¯t changed, their underlying logic was completely loyal to the Black Divine. Just like Leixie Tiger and Nie Li, two monsters who wouldn¡¯t betray Chen Fei now. Seeking out other Black Divine followers could arouse suspicion in the Sacred City, so instinctively, Black Divine followers would reject such actions, as it would complicate the Black Divine¡¯s occupation of the Boundless Sea. But Chen Fei had no such concerns; after all, he hadn¡¯t truly pledged himself to the Black Divine. Activating the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, he wove the power of dreams into a net, slowly probing into his palm and gently pulling at the Black Divine pattern. The Black Divine pattern in his palm trembled lightly. This slight tremor wouldn¡¯t attract the attention of the generalized Black Divine consciousness, as it was too subtle, especially here in the Sacred City, where the influence of the generalized Black Divine consciousness was weakest. However, this tremor was enough to resonate with similar Black Divine patterns nearby. Like a spider¡¯s web, when one end was gently pulled, nearby positions inevitably sensed the disturbance. Those bearing the Black Divine pattern were already interconnected within this web. ¡°Buzz!¡± An imperceptible ripple emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s palm, silently spreading through the depths of space. The power of dreams cultivated through the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was the most sensitive and subtle aspect of Chen Fei¡¯s current strength system. Without it, he couldn¡¯t stealthily probe into others¡¯ souls. The faint resonance of the Black Divine pattern was difficult to detect with other means, but because Chen Fei had previously laid down the dream net, it trembled in tandem with the Black Divine pattern. At this moment, the dream net, directed towards Jade Spring Valley, trembled slightly. It was a fleeting movement, almost imperceptible to an untrained eye. Chen Fei relaxed the power of the dream in his hand, and the Black Divine pattern ceased its trembling, returning to calmness. Employing Moving Through Nothing, Chen Fei vanished, reappearing in another direction. He used the same method to probe once more. The spot where the dream net trembled remained in Jade Spring Valley. ¡°It¡¯s really you!¡± Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. His earlier suspicions were now confirmed! Jade Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Spring Valley was calling out the thieves! Without the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have had a reliable method to confirm who among them had pledged themselves to the Black Divine. Now equipped with this technique, Chen Fei had gained an advantage, ensuring he wouldn¡¯t be misled by followers of the Black Divine in the future. Glancing once more at Jade Spring Valley through a rift in the void, Chen Fei turned towards Thousand Geese City. For now, Jade Spring Valley could wait. Chen Fei needed to first test the effectiveness of the Myriad Clones. Chapter 813 - Chapter 813: Myriad Clone Chapter 813: Myriad Clone Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the secluded chamber of Thousand Geese City¡¯s Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei carefully wielded a spiritual pen, meticulously inscribing the array patterns. The Myriad Array, recorded within the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, was specifically designed for crafting Myriad Clones. Chen Fei had only recently begun to grasp the Dream Entry Technique at the Perfection stage, yet integrating it with the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique did not immediately enhance his proficiency. Initially obtained in a damaged state, the Dream Entry Technique was already formidable, challenging even mid-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivators. Thus, despite being at the Perfection stage, the Dream Entry Technique was inconsequential compared to top-tier techniques like the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique in the Mountain Sea Realm. Still new to the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei could only use the spiritual pen to substitute for now in crafting the Myriad Array. Only when he improved his familiarity with the technique could he sketch arrays in mid-air. After nearly an hour, the Myriad Array was finally completed. Chen Fei cast aside the spiritual pen, formed hand seals, and activated the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. The ground beneath shimmered faintly, every node of the array lit up in response. Everything went smoothly, a smile spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face as he waved his right hand, summoning fifty Myriad Bamboos to his side. Apart from a few commonly used spiritual treasures, this was nearly all of Chen Fei¡¯s possessions. Placing one Myriad Bamboo into the array, Chen Fei then sat cross-legged, meticulously following the instructions recorded in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to carefully refine the Myriad Clone. After a quarter of an hour, the array patterns gradually covered the Myriad Bamboo, their power seeping into its core. This process required patience; only when the array patterns completely infused the Myriad Bamboo could Chen Fei imbue it with fragments of his soul, crafting a true Myriad Clone. The entry-level proficiency of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was indeed rudimentary, but Chen Fei, currently lacking the time to master it further, had to make do. If the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique were to reach Mastery stage, the speed and accuracy of crafting Myriad Clones would greatly improve. However, even with the assistance of external forces, mastering a heritage technique comparable to sacred sects would require more than a year, barring any interruptions. Mastering the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to the Great Completion stage would have required around six to seven years based on the experience with the Purple Sky Stellar Technique. This pace was nearly a hundred times faster compared to other Mountain Sea Realms, but given the current situation in the Boundless Sea, six to seven years would have been far too long. Therefore, despite the difficulty in crafting Myriad Clones at the time, Chen Fei had to proceed with it first. If the results had been truly effective, Chen Fei would have had to work hard to earn money in the near future. Since breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm years ago, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t felt that financially strained. However, Myriad Bamboo was a fourth-grade superior spiritual material, firmly establishing its price; even with discounts, it remained expensive. Furthermore, Chen Fei had also needed to consider what to do after depleting the Myriad Bamboo in the Sacred City¡ªwhere to find new supplies. Though Myriad Bamboo was a fourth-grade spiritual material, its uses were somewhat limited. Apart from crafting high-grade spiritual treasures and serving as auxiliary materials, it was also used in refining some medicinal pills as a medicinal herb. Difficult to cultivate and in limited demand, the actual stock of Myriad Bamboo must have been finite. At that time, it was unclear how much Myriad Bamboo existed within the Sacred City. Three hours later, the Myriad Bamboo within the array suddenly trembled faintly, and a ripple spread out. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened. The array patterns had completely infused the interior of the Myriad Bamboo. Now came the crucial step in crafting the Myriad Clone ¡ªseparating a fragment of his soul from the main soul and imbuing it into the Myriad Bamboo. Chen Fei extended his right hand, fingers forming a sword gesture, and gently touched his forehead. Within Chen Fei¡¯s body, his main soul trembled slightly. Under the influence of Dream Realm Power, a small spiritual light detached itself from the main soul. It felt like slicing off a large piece of flesh from one¡¯s own body. That was the sensation Chen Fei experienced on his main soul right now, surpassing even physical pain by far. After being cut, there would be a numb feeling for a while. But when the soul was detached, the pain would persist until the soul fully recovered, without numbing and with no relief in pain. Dream Realm Power covered the injured part of the main soul, beginning a slow recovery. This was the power of Divine Blessing Resurgence. However, with Chen Fei¡¯s current low proficiency in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, at this recovery rate, it would probably take several days before any improvement. Ignoring the anomaly within his soul, Chen Fei extended his right hand forward and touched the Myriad Bamboo. The fragment of soul drifted into the Myriad Bamboo, causing the entire bamboo to emit a hazy glow. Chen Fei carefully operated the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, meticulously controlling every detail. At this moment, if the refining failed, not only would the Myriad Clone not succeed, but the Myriad Bamboo and the soul fragment would all shatter. For Chen Fei, such a loss would be devastating. Another hour passed in the blink of an eye. The glow on the Myriad Bamboo gradually stabilized, then dimmed, revealing the essence of the Myriad Bamboo. ¡°It¡¯s done!¡± A tightly connected sense of perception emanated from the Myriad Bamboo. It bore some resemblance to the clones cultivated with the Water Source Shadow Technique, but the soul fluctuations of the Myriad Clone were undoubtedly much weaker. According to the initial rules set for creating the Myriad Clone, it couldn¡¯t possess true spiritual wisdom. It was purely intended for comprehending techniques. Any attempt to make the clone do more was futile. To truly strengthen the Myriad Clone, the Myriad Bamboo material was inadequate. Additionally, Chen Fei would need to invest more soul fragments. ¡°After nearly five hours in total, I¡¯ve crafted a Myriad Clone.¡± Chen Fei opened his right hand, and the Myriad Clone flew into his palm. Chen Fei issued an instruction to the Myriad Clone: to comprehend the Adamantine Body. Due to the connection between his main body and the clone, the Myriad Clone could directly sense the current state of the Adamantine Body without Chen Fei needing to explicitly transmit the information. Ripples appeared on the Myriad Clone as it began its formal comprehension. For twelve hours a day, as long as the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was sufficient, the Myriad Clone tirelessly immersed itself in understanding techniques. Self-exploitation¡ªthis was the essence of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. Chen Fei shook his head with a gentle smile, placing the Myriad Clone aside. To accurately assess its comprehension efficiency, he would need to give it at least a day¡¯s time. Picking up another Myriad Bamboo, Chen Fei placed it into the array. If the crafting of Myriad Clones was slow, Chen Fei could only rely on time to accumulate them. Fortunately, during the crafting process of the clones, Chen Fei could simultaneously practice other techniques without affecting their proficiency. In the blink of an eye, a day had passed, and Chen Fei now had three Myriad Clones by his side. As Chen Fei crafted more Myriad Clones, the speed of crafting them had indeed increased somewhat. However, these were not the crucial concerns. What bothered Chen Fei now was the worsening condition of his main soul after three separations of soul fragments. Injuries like these tended to exacerbate with each occurrence, especially concerning the soul. With three soul fragment separations, the injury to Chen Fei¡¯s main soul had worsened several times compared to the first separation. If this trend continued, further separations could potentially undermine Chen Fei¡¯s foundation. When the Dream Shadow Master crafted so many Myriad Clones initially, it took nearly two hundred years to gradually accumulate them. Moreover, the Dream Shadow Master had already mastered the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to an extremely advanced level at that time. Each separation of soul fragments was likely much more delicate, and the injuries to the soul would have been less severe. Additionally, the restoration ability of Divine Blessing Resurgence would have been far stronger than Chen Fei¡¯s current capability. If Chen Fei were to attempt to craft fifty Myriad Clones in one go now, his main soul might collapse before he could complete them. Chen Fei took out a spiritual material from the Qianyuan Sword and swallowed it. Instantly, the discomfort in his soul improved significantly. It was the Redwood Fruit, specifically used to repair injuries to the soul. Chen Fei had exchanged it from the Mission Hall back at the Ethereal Lake area. Although Chen Fei¡¯s soul hadn¡¯t been injured, thanks to the protection of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the Xuanyuan Sword, the soul was paramount for cultivators. Chen Fei had thought ahead to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, ensuring he wouldn¡¯t be caught off guard. Unexpectedly, today he found a use for it. ¡°The proficiency of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique isn¡¯t increasing as quickly, which naturally affects the recovery of the soul.¡± Redwood Fruit was expensive. When it came to spiritual materials concerning the soul, there were no cheap options. Chen Fei was already struggling financially to purchase more Myriad Bamboo. If he had to buy soul-healing materials like Redwood Fruit, it would be a financial burden he couldn¡¯t bear. ¡°Next time for talents, I might as well choose Divine Blessing!¡± In Chen Fei¡¯s mind, the idea of the Divine Blessing talent came to him. Ever since obtaining the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei had considered combining the Divine Blessing talent with it, which could elevate the speed of soul recovery to its peak. However, back then, it was just a passing thought. After all, there were so many talents in the void, and choosing Divine Blessing was not necessarily mandatory. But now, if he didn¡¯t solve the issue of soul recovery, the crafting of Myriad Clones would simply not speed up. Money, soul recovery, and the proficiency of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique¡ªthese difficulties facing Chen Fei were indeed quite numerous. The effectiveness of the Redwood Fruit was potent, and Chen Fei¡¯s soul injury wasn¡¯t particularly severe, so by now it had mostly recovered. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t immediately continue crafting new Myriad Clones. Instead, he brought forth the first clone crafted yesterday. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In the next moment, the clone emitted a spiritual light, and Chen Fei¡¯s mind instantly gained insight, specifically about the Adamantine Body talent. Chen Fei absorbed this insight, and the proficiency related to the Adamantine Body on the panel increased slightly. It was minimal, at least less than Chen Fei had estimated. Ignoring whether the insights derived from the Myriad Clones were correct or incorrect, if we only consider the amount of insight gained, the daily cultivation results of fifty clones were roughly equivalent to half an hour of Chen Fei¡¯s personal cultivation. Therefore, a hundred Myriad Clones would enhance Chen Fei¡¯s rate of insight by less than ten percent. Chapter 814 - Chapter 814: Breakthrough, Fifth Divine Palace Chapter 814: Breakthrough, Fifth Divine Palace Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Honestly, how fast was this speed? Very fast! At least for those in the Mountain Sea Realm who relied solely on their own talents for insight, this was already a god-like improvement. Just like the Dream Shadow Master back then, with over a thousand manifestations, if he cultivated a top-notch technique of a Sacred Land, it might have only taken him a few years to complete his cultivation. It was like having a weakened panel. Of course, there were many errors in the insight, so it should have been possible to reach the Perfection stage, but definitely unable to reach the Great Completion stage. But so what? The top-notch techniques of the Great Completion stage were already very fierce, surpassing more than ninety percent of the Mountain Sea Realms in the Boundless Sea. The drawback was that the techniques cultivated by Myriad Clones could not be used to attempt a breakthrough into the Sun Moon Realm. But if used only for battle, with several more such top-notch techniques, who in the Mountain Sea Realm could have defeated the Dream Shadow Master? It was simply an invincible existence in the Mountain Sea Realm. Such an existence, back then on the Middle Continent, people believed that the Dream Shadow Master could certainly break through to the Sun Moon Realm, which was a very normal speculation. If Chen Fei had over a thousand Myriad Clones, the time needed to cultivate a single technique could be halved. Of course, because each Myriad Clone could only cultivate one technique at a time, there was still quite a gap compared to Chen Fei¡¯s main body simultaneously cultivating three techniques. But this was because the panel was too abnormal, not because the Myriad Clones were inadequate. ¡°In the future, continuing to spend so much money to enhance this kind of cultivation speed, it¡¯s not that it¡¯s not cost-effective, but it¡¯s still too slow!¡± With over a thousand Myriad Clones, Chen Fei now felt it was somewhat slow. Now with just fifty Myriad Clones, Chen Fei was naturally even more dissatisfied. ¡°It seems that I can only use the second method.¡± In Chen Fei¡¯s palm, what was originally a calm Myriad Clone suddenly trembled slightly, a destructive force circulating within the Myriad Clone. The Myriad Clones blessed by the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique not only could comprehend techniques normally, but also had a more extreme method of cultivation. At the cost of destroying Myriad Clones, these manifestations could erupt with a vast comprehension of techniques in a short time. Under conditions of extreme despair, people can unleash powers far stronger than normal. The divine soul fragments within the Myriad Clones lacked wisdom but possessed the ability to comprehend techniques, making them inherently simple, like blank slates. However, being divine soul fragments, they instinctively resist and struggle against destruction. Yet, the only thing Myriad Clones could do was to comprehend techniques, so their way of resistance was to burn themselves to comprehend techniques. In the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, gaining insight in this manner was akin to killing the chicken to get the egg. The Dream Shadow Master had only attempted this a few times in the past and had abandoned the practice. Because in the long run, this method was fundamentally not cost-effective and incurred heavy losses. Each time this method was used, a Myriad Clone was destroyed. These Myriad Clones were valuable assets; even though the Dream Shadow Master was wealthy back then, he couldn¡¯t afford such expenditure, especially since it became difficult to acquire more Myriad Bamboo after he bought a large batch. If Chen Fei had a choice, he wouldn¡¯t want to resort to such methods. But in today¡¯s world, he couldn¡¯t afford to continue his slow-paced cultivation. He had to use this extreme approach. The Myriad Clone in Chen Fei¡¯s palm trembled more and more noticeably, eventually erupting into a dazzling radiance, and then disappearing completely. Like fireworks, it burst forth and vanished in an instant. In Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, a new comprehension about the Adamantine Body talent suddenly appeared. Chen Fei absorbed it, and after a moment, he looked at the information about the Adamantine Body talent on the panel, his expression subtly changing. Destroying one Myriad Clone had yielded a substantial amount of insight, much more than Chen Fei had expected. It equaled the amount of insight Chen Fei would normally gain in over twenty days of non-stop contemplation on the Adamantine Body talent. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but look at the Myriad Bamboo at his feet. In other words, refining all these Myriad Bamboos into Myriad Clones, and then destructively absorbing their insights. Now, even with just the adept realm of the Adamantine Body talent, Chen Fei could directly advance to the Great Completion stage, saving several years of time. Each Myriad Clone, facing destruction, would surely yield varying amounts of comprehension of techniques, with more errors likely under such urgent circumstances. But Chen Fei had the panel; he could correct the errors himself. Was it worth spending so many high-grade elemental stones to save several years of cultivation time? Absolutely! The stronger his strength, the more opportunities he would have to obtain high-grade elemental stones, allowing Chen Fei to cultivate even faster. With the Black Divine awakening and the uncertain situation across the Boundless Sea, spending more money to enhance strength seemed to Chen Fei a relatively straightforward approach. As Chen Fei sensed his divine soul¡¯s condition, the effect of the Redwood Fruit was dominant, especially for his minor initial divine soul injuries, which were hardly a concern. Thus, at this moment, the Redwood Fruit still retained most of its medicinal power. Chen Fei only needed to rest for a while after each separation of his divine soul to allow the Redwood Fruit to restore his divine soul. Back then in the Mission Hall, Chen Fei had exchanged a total of seven Redwood Fruits, thinking it was completely sufficient. Now, looking at the need to refine the remaining Myriad Bamboo into Myriad Clones, these Redwood Fruits were barely enough. As time passed, Chen Fei¡¯s speed in refining Myriad Clones gradually accelerated, and the Redwood Fruits were consumed one by one. The Myriad Clones at Chen Fei¡¯s feet grew increasingly numerous. Instead of immediately destroying each one after refining, Chen Fei allowed them to first comprehend the Adamantine Body talent. Once all were refined, he would destroy them together. This way, before their destruction, the Myriad Clones could still provide a wave of insights into the Adamantine Body talent. Exploiting oneself and squeezing out every last drop of value ¡ª capitalists would be afraid to see this. A month passed in the blink of an eye. Thousand Geese City remained calm, but within the entire Sacred City, there was a tumultuous month. Following the attack on Jade Spring Valley, other parts of the Sacred City also began to experience attacks on various factions. There was even one sect of similar strength to Thousand Geese City that was completely annihilated before the officials of the Sacred City could intervene. Two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators and five early-stage cultivators died directly, along with numerous practitioners below Mountain Sea Realm within the sects, leaving none alive. This incident shocked the entire Sacred City and thoroughly enraged several Sun Moon Realm powerhouses. Several days after the sect was annihilated, three Mountain Sea Realm cultivators were captured by the Sacred Land consecutively. All three of these cultivators had pledged allegiance to the Black Divine. Although they were not from the same group as those who destroyed the sect, their actions still intimidated the Black Divine supporters within the Sacred City. Aware that they had no chance of survival, these three Black Divine loyalists directly triggered the Black Divine insignia, silently shattering their divine souls. While Sun Moon Realm cultivators could suppress the vitality and divine souls of Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, preventing them from deciding their own fates, the Black Divine undoubtedly had superior methods in certain applications of power. Black Divine loyalists had means to bypass the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s barriers, allowing their divine souls to be destroyed directly. The Sacred City did not uncover more Black Divine loyalists; they were too covert. Sometimes, even face-to-face, the issues with these Mountain Sea Realm cultivators went unnoticed. However, the deaths of these three Black Divine loyalists did intimidate others. In the subsequent dozen days, the Sacred City remained relatively calm, with no continuous attacks as before. In the secret chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion in Thousand Geese City City, Chen Fei looked at the forty-nine Myriad Clones on the ground, a faint smile on his face. After absorbing the insights from the Myriad Clones, Chen Fei glanced at them again, his smile fading. Next, these forty-nine Myriad Clones were about to turn into fireworks. Considering that these manifestations were almost his entire fortune, there was a moment of hesitation for Chen Fei. After all, it was a considerable amount of money! ¡°Hum!¡± The first Myriad Clone trembled slightly, sending out ripples as the aura of destruction surged from within. In less than fifteen minutes, this Myriad Clone trembled to its limit and then transformed into a ball of light. A substantial amount of insights appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, all related to the Adamantine Body talent. Chen Fei diligently absorbed them, and at the same time, the proficiency of the Adamantine Body talent on the panel soared at an astonishing rate, while the second Myriad Clone began to tremble. As night fell, the once neatly arranged forty-nine Myriad Clones within the secret chamber had all disappeared. Chen Fei sat in meditation with closed eyes. On the panel, the proficiency of the Adamantine Body talent had crossed from Mastery stage to Perfection stage, leaving just a bit more to achieve Great Completion. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s manifestations continuously used elemental energy to strike his main body, correcting the errors in the Adamantine Body talent. An hour later, the proficiency of the Adamantine Body talent began to rise, indicating that all previous errors had been corrected, allowing the proficiency to continue increasing. The next morning, as the faint light of dawn spread over Thousand Geese City, within the secret chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei¡¯s fourth Divine Palace burst forth in dazzling brilliance, achieving complete mastery in the Adamantine Body talent. A layer of golden light descended from above Chen Fei¡¯s head, flowing down and disappearing at his feet. Both offense and defense were enhanced by forty percent from their current levels, directly boosting Chen Fei¡¯s strength. With a gesture of his right hand, a bottle of Dragon Breath Pill flew out from the Qianyuan Sword, and over a dozen pills inside it flew into Chen Fei¡¯s mouth. The Dragon Breath Pill was capable of quickly forging a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm Divine Palace. Besides exchanging techniques at the Ethereal Lake, it was one of Chen Fei¡¯s main focuses in pill exchanges. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As the Dragon Breath Pill was consumed, under the operation of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, the fifth Divine Palace within Chen Fei¡¯s body swiftly rose from the ground. One hour passed, then two, then three. The vigorous medicinal power of the Dragon Breath Pill was completely absorbed by Chen Fei, and the fifth Divine Palace was finally fully forged. Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, and the divine soul deep within his physical form immediately soared. The divine souls within the other four Divine Palaces, each carrying their own talents, closely followed the main soul. A barrier appeared within Chen Fei¡¯s perception. The Adamantine Body talent burst forth with a radiant light, silently cracking open a fissure in the void barrier. Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul rushed through the gap. Chen Fei¡¯s vision went black momentarily. When he opened his eyes again, all around him twinkled with countless stars. Chapter 815 - Chapter 815: Flipping the Rules Chapter 815: Flipping the Rules Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Every time Chen Fei entered the void, he was always filled with a sense of awe as he gazed at the twinkling stars ahead. It was like an ordinary person looking up at the night sky, beholding countless stars, feeling their own insignificance yet yearning for the unknown world beyond the sky. Unlike ordinary people, facing these starlights, Chen Fei could actually grasp them in his hands and bring one back into his body. These gifted starlights, whether powerful or not, could provide substantial assistance, regardless of their size. Leaping forward, Chen Fei was accompanied by the virtual shadows of five Divine Palaces behind him, burdens yet also the source of soul power. However, the greater propellant lay in the five gates of Great Completion talents. At that moment, the talents tirelessly absorbed spiritual energy, replenishing Chen Fei¡¯s soul, enabling him to fly farther. Chen Fei barely glanced at the talents ahead, no longer paying attention. They were talents he had seen before, relatively basic, with nothing new appearing. These talents were helpful to Chen Fei but their assistance was minimal, lacking significance in selection. Leaping past these clusters of light, there was a brief blank period, but soon, new talents appeared ahead. It was still the talents bestowed by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Chen Fei glanced at them and continued forward. As Chen Fei¡¯s strength increased, many talents leaned more towards their initial positions, a result of continually tapping into human potential. Thus, even other Practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, unable to refine their internal talents to the Great Completion level like Chen Fei, still had the opportunity to select talents they had not seen before when they entered the void each time. This was because many talents were getting closer to their original starting points. Talents like Iron Skin Bronze Bones, Resilience, and Roar of Fury were seen along the way by Chen Fei, many of which he had favored before. However, his focus was not on them now. After another long stretch of emptiness, Chen Fei reached the furthest point he had reached last time and also spotted the talent Divine Blessing. Previously, there was both Divine Blessing and the talent Adamantine Body. Chen Fei had chosen Adamantine Body. But this time, Chen Fei¡¯s biggest goal was Divine Blessing. The Divine Blessing talent, combined with the Dream Entry of Divine Blessing, had an overwhelming effect on soul recovery, which stirred Chen Fei¡¯s heart uncontrollably. Chen Fei checked the current state of his soul and found it had consumed less than thirty percent. Compared to last time, Chen Fei had made considerable progress. Chen Fei glanced at the Divine Blessing talent and continued leaping forward. His soul condition was still optimistic. Even though his target was the Divine Blessing talent, Chen Fei wanted to keep looking forward to see if there were any other better talents. He might not choose one this time, but knowing what talents were available would give him a goal for next time, wouldn¡¯t it? After this breakthrough, Chen Fei would have to start earning money like a maniac. Once he had enough, he could quickly plan for the construction of the sixth Divine Palace. Another long stretch of emptiness ensued. Since he had seen the talents Divine Blessing and Adamantine Body last time, Chen Fei knew that the talents further ahead had already entered an extremely rare state. Just as there were distinctions in the transmission of techniques, talents naturally varied in quality. While the talents continued to circulate, his soul was constantly being depleted. When his soul had consumed about thirty-three percent, new clusters of light finally appeared ahead. A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Although he didn¡¯t see new talents this time, it didn¡¯t affect him in any way, but it was somewhat regrettable. There weren¡¯ t many clusters of light, only two. Chen Fei reached into the first one. [Sky Breaker: Increases critical hit chance when attacking] A critical hit meant doubling the attack power. Just reading the description, the ability of this talent was simply off the charts. In battles between strong opponents, sometimes victory hinged on a fine line. In other words, even a slight advantage could determine the outcome of a fight. If your attack suddenly doubled, who among peers could withstand it? Using secret techniques or burning soul power, martial artists displayed signs on their bodies, indicating their readiness. Yet, with a critical hit like this, your opponent might not even have time to react before being overwhelmed. Of course, the critical hit chance of this talent Sky Breaker was probabilistic. According to the information in the cluster of light, if mastered to its peak, the critical hit chance was ten percent. This didn¡¯t mean you would land a critical hit every ten strikes. It could happen every move, or you could go dozens of strikes without one. Predicting probability was entirely uncertain. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s ability to convert and use the opponent¡¯s attack bore some resemblance to critical hits but didn¡¯t reach the level of doubling. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes gleamed. The Sky Breaker talent was formidable enough to unexpectedly alter the course of a battle entirely. Meanwhile, your opponent might not even understand how they had met their end. Chen Fei had encountered many practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm but had never heard of anyone possessing such a talent. Of course, talents were secrets among martial artists, and no one would go around broadcasting them. The talent Sky Breaker, to some extent, resembled something drawn by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Among the exclusive talents of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was one called Sky Piercer, which increased the sharpness of attacks. Chen Fei withdrew his hand and reached into another nearby cluster of light. Sky Breaker was good, a backup option, but for quicker creation of the Myriad Clone, the talent Divine Blessing was now more suitable for Chen Fei. [Connecting Heaven: Reduces damage, chance of consecutive attacks] Consecutive attacks? Seeing the talent description, Chen Fei paused for a moment. As he read the specific explanation of the talent, a slight furrow appeared on his brow. With the talent Connecting Heaven, there was a chance during attacks to manipulate the rules of heaven and earth, causing the qi of heaven and earth to replicate your previous attack, achieving an instant double strike effect on the enemy. At first glance, the talent Connecting Heaven seemed similar to Sky Breaker¡¯s critical hits, but in reality, they were completely different. Sky Breaker¡¯s critical hit packed double the attack power into a single blow. Connecting Heaven, on the other hand, allowed for consecutive strikes in a short period. To put it simply, it was like when Chen Fei, at the peak of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, first encountered the Monster Nie Li. With Nie Li¡¯s defense, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to breakthrough without using the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to convert Nie Li¡¯s attacks. If Chen Fei had the Sky Breaker talent back then, even if Nie Li realized that not attacking Chen Fei would keep him safe, Chen Fei could still have shattered Nie Li¡¯s shell with a single blow using Sky Breaker. But if Chen Fei had the Connecting Heaven talent, even with consecutive strikes, Nie Li¡¯s shell would remain intact because Nie Li¡¯s basic defense was there, unbreakable. It¡¯s quite clear that the Sky Breaker talent has the potential to achieve victory against stronger opponents, while the Connecting Heaven talent would be more effective against opponents of similar or lesser strength. Moreover, the Connecting Heaven talent had a characteristic that troubled Chen Fei: just by having Connecting Heaven, his normal attacks would be weakened by twenty percent. This weakened power seemed to be used to manipulate the rules of heaven and earth, allowing a chance for the qi of heaven and earth to replicate his attack. If mastered to the Great Completion level, the Connecting Heaven talent could have nearly a fifty percent chance of delivering a double strike, but the attack power would permanently be reduced by twenty percent. ¡°These probability-based talents are really¡­¡± Whether it was the Sky Breaker talent or the Connecting Heaven talent, both relied on probability. If you were lucky, every attack could be a critical hit or a double strike. But if luck wasn¡¯t on your side, you could end up with nothing. ¡°However, the Connecting Heaven talent involves rules, even if it¡¯s just basic rules, is quite formidable!¡± Chen Fei withdrew his hand. Between Sky Breaker and Connecting Heaven, he chose Sky Breaker. The Connecting Heaven talent, which required him to weaken his attacks before striking, wasn¡¯t something Chen Fei favored. Besides, even concealing an attack within the spatial grid was much more effective than the Connecting Heaven talent when it came to consecutive strikes. Chen Fei checked the consumption of his soul energy and found it was still sufficient. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, he continued flying forward. As his soul energy depleted by forty percent, faint lights appeared ahead. When it reached forty-five percent depletion, Chen Fei finally saw clusters of light ahead, still two clusters. Towards the later stages of the void, the number of talents appearing at once decreased significantly. Approaching them, Chen Fei reached into one of the clusters. [Observing Fissure: Observes vulnerabilities] Observing Fissure allowed him to directly perceive weaknesses in the opponent¡¯s defenses. This talent was somewhat similar to Chen Fei¡¯s current Heavenly Eye, which also had the ability to observe vulnerabilities. However, the talent Observing Fissure was more domineering. In this world, there were no perfect things, and the same applied to attacks and defenses. However, with skilled techniques, one could completely conceal their own vulnerabilities. The Observing Fissure talent forced you to discover a weakness in the opponent¡¯s defenses when you couldn¡¯t observe any vulnerabilities yourself. It carried some similarities to the Connecting Heaven talent in terms of its rule-like implications. In terms of talent performance, Observing Fissure was not stronger than Sky Breaker and Connecting Heaven. In the deeper parts of the void, it could only be said that Chen Fei¡¯s potential in this aspect might have been weaker. However, compared to directly increasing attack power, Chen Fei personally believed that the Observing Fissure talent was stronger. Just like Chen Fei, an excessively defensive martial artist, others of the same level simply could not break through his defenses. But if the opponent had the Observing Fissure talent and found a weakness in Chen Fei¡¯s defenses, the situation could change. Chen Fei withdrew his arm and reached into another cluster of light. After examining this one, he would immediately return to his starting position. [Thunder Roar: Strengthened thunder-based techniques, reduced difficulty in practicing thunder-based techniques] The talent unearthed by the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, its explanation was indeed clear and straightforward. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Its effects were beyond doubt, capable of enhancing the Purple Sky Stellar Technique and accelerating its cultivation. However, after hesitating for a moment, Chen Fei withdrew his hand and continued running in the direction he had come from. Along the way, Chen Fei glanced at the Sky Breaker talent, but he did not stop his stride. A moment later, Chen Fei arrived in front of the Divine Blessing talent, grabbed its cluster of light, and flew back to his starting position. This time, Chen Fei did not go back on his word. He chose Divine Blessing as he had promised, without a hint of hesitation. A true man! Chapter 816 - Chapter 816: This Sword, Soaring Cloud! Chapter 816: This Sword, Soaring Cloud! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the secret chamber of Tingfeng Pavilion within Thousand Geese City, as Chen Fei¡¯s spirit returned, the fifth Divine Palace within his body bloomed with dazzling brilliance. The talent Divine Blessing perfectly merged with the Divine Palace. The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique trembled slightly, as if it had started operating on its own. The dimmed radiance within the Divine Palace now shone brightly once more. Examining the situation within himself, Chen Fei¡¯s expression turned somewhat unusual. He hadn¡¯t expected that the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique would actually synchronize with the talent Divine Blessing. ¡°Could it be that the ¡®Divine Blessing¡¯ in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was created by the Dream Shadow Master based on the talent Divine Blessing?¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he quietly observed the changes in the talent Divine Blessing. At the same time, two insights abruptly appeared in his consciousness. Curiously, Chen Fei absorbed these insights, discovering they pertained to the talent Divine Blessing and the techniques within the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. After a moment, the radiance of the talent Divine Blessing faded, and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique ceased its self-operation. Having absorbed the insights, Chen Fei glanced at the panel. The talent Divine Blessing had progressed from a novice state to nearly mastering its realm. Moreover, the techniques within the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique directly progressed from a novice stage to the verge of mastery. This synergistic effect between talent talent and techniques saved Chen Fei nearly a year¡¯s worth of time. To put it simply, in monetary terms, it was akin to saving more than twelve Myriad Clones¡ªtruly a significant gain. ¡°Choosing the talent Divine Blessing was indeed the right decision!¡± Chen Fei sensed the changes in his body. Not only did the proficiency of the talent and techniques increase, but it seemed that the probability of the Divine Blessing within the Dream Entry resurrecting had also improved. Previously, after the Divine Blessing and spirit were both extinguished, there was a twenty percent chance of resurrection. Now, it felt like it was approaching thirty percent. Whether it had truly reached thirty percent, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t say for sure. Such probabilities were elusive and intangible, unlike the tangible sense of strength improvement. Chen Fei only sensed the increased probability of Divine Blessing resurrection from subtle changes in his spirit. ¡°Hope isn¡¯t something to rely on every day.¡± Shaking his head, Chen Fei acknowledged that while the resurrection of the Divine Blessing could be left to chance, the combined effect of the talent and technique of the Divine Blessing enhancing self-recovery efficiency after spiritual injury was a solid advantage. Currently short on funds, Chen Fei realized that in the future, apart from purchasing Myriad Bamboo, he could forego buying Redwood Fruits, resulting in significant savings. ¡°Where should I start making money?¡± Chen Fei closed his eyes, beginning to circulate his elemental energy to stabilize the newly formed fifth Divine Palace. Having enjoyed a brief moment of proficiency reaching its peak, Chen Fei knew abandoning the Myriad Clones was no longer an option. To rapidly advance his realm in a short time, he could only rely on this method for now. As for simplifying the talent Divine Blessing, money was tight, so he decided to postpone that. The next morning, Chen Fei appeared in the Mission Hall early, hoping to find worthwhile tasks to undertake. Last time, exploring the gathering point of monsters had yielded five major achievements directly translating into thirty Myriad Bamboos in contribution points. Considering Chen Fei had only managed to exchange twenty Myriad Bamboos with all his possessions in the market, the value of these five major achievements was evident. ¡°Slaying Peak Fourth-Tier Monsters!¡± Listed on the mission sheet, this was a routine task: slay them and get paid based on quantity. Currently, on the Middle Continent, Peak Fourth-Tier Monsters were extremely rare. It was rumored that compared to other monsters, they possessed considerable spiritual wisdom, making them exceptionally formidable opponents. Even for peak experts in the Mountain Sea Realm, killing them was a daunting task. As for late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters, the mission list didn¡¯t offer separate rewards for their individual slaying, but rather included them within the task of clearing out the monster groups. Based on the information Chen Fei brought back, the Sacred City understood that monsters tended to cluster around engraving altars, thus tasks targeting these monster groups naturally emerged. Clearing out a monster group would yield even higher rewards if it was confirmed to be near an engraving altar. In the Xiangqin Mountain Range spanning thirteen thousand miles, the visible mission details included one late-stage Fourth-Tier monster, seven mid-stage Fourth-Tier ones, and an unspecified number of early-stage Fourth-Tier monsters. Chen Fei eyed this task with a twinge of excitement, but unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t take it on. Not because he couldn¡¯t complete it or feared the sudden appearance of two late-stage Fourth-Tier monsters among the group, posing a danger. Rather, if Chen Fei were to single-handedly resolve this task, it would expose his true strength. In today¡¯s world, lacking strength was a sure path to failure. Conversely, having strength was not enough; if it was thoroughly understood by others, it could also bring danger. ¡°lean only opt to investigate concealed monster groups. If there¡¯s evidence of an engraving altar, the rewards can be substantial.¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Just by using the Jade Ruler to record evidence of an altar, even if the monsters wereonly mid-stage Fourth-Tier or early-stage Fourth-Tier, there was a major achievement reward, which was exceedingly generous. However, without specific guidance, this would require roaming across the Middle Continent in the Mountain Sea Realm, which invisibly posed significant dangers to those realms. Just because these monsters currently refrain from attacking the Sacred City doesn¡¯t mean they won¡¯t attack if encountered outside. As the Dark Divine continuously regains strength and becomes increasingly familiar with the rules, the power of these monsters also grows. Currently, among monsters of the same rank, their flight speeds surpass those of many in the Mountain Sea Realm. Chapter 817 - Chapter 817: This Sword, Soaring Cloud! (2) Chapter 817: This Sword, Soaring Cloud! (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation What that meant was that if you were really surrounded by monsters, you might not even have a chance to escape. Chen Fei stepped up to the counter and took on the task of searching for hidden monsters. ¡°By the way, can personal tasks be posted here?¡± Chen Fei suddenly asked after accepting the task. ¡°Not all tasks can be posted; it depends on the specific content of the task,¡± the steward of the Mission Hall replied with a smile upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s question. ¡°I¡¯m looking for information on the inheritance of a martial art technique,¡± Chen Fei said, handing over a jade slip. What Chen Fei wanted to find was information on the Slaughter Spirit Technique. If Chen Fei succeeds in finding the Myriad Bamboo next, his strength will increase rapidly, which could easily lead to trouble. If Chen Fei can obtain an advanced version of the Slaughter Spirit Technique, then even after advancing to the later stages or even the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, he won¡¯t have to worry too much. The steward of the Mission Hall took the jade slip and glanced at its contents, which introduced the Slaughter Spirit Technique. ¡°You can post this. The cost is ten top-grade spirit stones.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei nodded and placed the spirit stones on the counter. For the reward, Chen Fei opted for a face-to-face discussion, determining the value of the information based on the person providing it. Leaving the Mission Hall, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he headed towards the direction of Thousand Geese City. His Water Source Shadow Technique was nearing Great Completion. Once perfected, Chen Fei planned to start searching for monster strongholds across the entire Middle Continent. Three quarters of an hour later, Chen Fei furrowed his brow suddenly. The dream web within the Black Divine pattern on his palm trembled slightly. With his proficiency in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei could now constantly deploy the dream web within the Black Divine pattern. If any follower of the Black Divine approached nearby, the dream web would show signs of disturbance. Chen Fei looked up, swiftly scanning his surroundings. Within tens of miles, there was no sign of any human presence. Clearly, the follower of the Black Divine was currently in a state of retreat. Glancing to his left, Chen Fei noticed a sect named Hidden Sword Palace, where the strongest member was at the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Their strength was somewhat inferior compared to Thousand Geese City. At least Zhao Ruizheng, ostensibly the strongest in Thousand Geese City, had reached the realm of the Six Divine Palaces. The follower of the Black Divine sensed by Chen Fei¡¯s dream web was not from Hidden Sword Palace but from another location. Obviously, there was a follower of the Black Divine intending to target Hidden Sword Palace. Chen Fei activated the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, causing slight ripples in the dream web. Through the subtle feedback from the dream web, he sensed the realm of this follower of the Black Divine. ¡°Late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly as he confirmed the true realm of the follower of the Black Divine. Twenty miles away, in the interlayer of space, Duan Suizhi looked at Chen Fei ahead and immediately recognized his identity. Back when they targeted Thousand Geese City, Duan Suizhi and Tang Zhiliang had long ago gathered intelligence on the personnel inside Thousand Geese City, especially regarding Chen Fei and Zhao Ruizheng. Duan Suizhi¡¯s gaze flickered. Recently, the Sacred City had taken action, capturing several followers of the Black Divine, which had deterred many. However, after some time passed, the followers of the Black Divine were once again becoming restless. Whether influenced by the insidious presence of the Black Divine or driven by the desire for its rewards, they were back in action. Duan Suizhi chose Hidden Sword Palace, weaker than Thousand Geese City and manageable for him alone. However, Duan Suizhi hadn¡¯t expected to encounter someone from Thousand Geese City before he could act. After leveling Hidden Sword Palace, Duan Suizhi and Tang Zhiliang¡¯s next target would be Thousand Geese City. Remembering Tang Zhiliang¡¯s remark about Chen Fei being peculiar, Duan Suizhi suppressed his urge to act immediately. He decided to let this person live a few more days. Today, he would deal with Hidden Sword Palace first. Duan Suizhi watched as Chen Fei approached steadily, the distance between them narrowing to about five or six miles. Remaining motionless, Duan Suizhi coldly observed Chen Fei flying closer. In his state of retreat, even at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, Duan Suizhi wasn¡¯t worried about being detected. ¡°Boom!¡± Suddenly, a startling thunderclap echoed through the sky. Duan Suizhi looked up in surprise to see dark clouds gathering overhead, countless bolts of lightning interweaving within them. ¡°This isn¡¯t right!¡± Duan Suizhi¡¯s heart raced. This wasn¡¯t a natural phenomenon but something triggered by a martial technique¡¯s aura. Just as Duan Suizhi was about to move, lightning descended abruptly from the sky, completely enveloping an area of about one mile around him. Thrown out of his state of retreat by the thunderstorm, Duan Suizhi appeared in the midst of the lightning. Abruptly, from a distance of five or six miles away, Chen Fei appeared right in front of Duan Suizhi. The distance between them was now less than a hundred paces. ¡°You¡­ You¡¯re seeking death!¡± Seeing Chen Fei attack, Duan Suizhi erupted in rage. He had intended to let Chen Fei live a few more days, but now Chen Fei dared to strike first. As for why he had been detected, Duan Suizhi couldn¡¯t comprehend it. However, once he brought Chen Fei to the brink of death, he would surely find out the reason. ¡°It¡¯s actually him!¡± Chen Fei was somewhat surprised to see Duan Suizhi; truly, life brings unexpected encounters. In his state of retreat, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t accurately pinpoint Duan Suizhi¡¯s exact location. He could only rely on the dream web to make a rough estimation, hence Chen Fei used attacks with wide coverage. If he could accurately locate his opponent, even in retreat, Duan Suizhi¡¯s defenses would weaken. Chen Fei could have teleported over and struck with a single sword, without the current complications. ¡°Boom!¡± Duan Suizhi¡¯s blade clashed against the Qianyuan Sword, causing a tremendous explosion that shot up into the sky. Seeking a swift resolution, Duan Suizhi held nothing back in his strike. However, under the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s defense, Chen Fei remained steadfast, effortlessly receiving the full force of his opponent¡¯s blow. With the combination of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, the innate ability to seal Prison Suppressions, the Adamantine Body, and mastery of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, his defense was beyond measure. Duan Suizhi¡¯s attack pushed the innate talent to its limit, yet the forty percent reduction in damage from the Adamantine Body was not fully utilized. Duan Suizhi, with his advanced Mountain Sea Realm and the support of six Divine Palaces, was formidable. However, Chen Fei¡¯s layered defense was even more potent! ¡°You¡­¡± Duan Suizhi¡¯s words were cut short as he suddenly sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura skyrocketing in an instant, his eyes involuntarily widening. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique surged, and the power from Duan Suizhi¡¯s previous strike was directly assimilated by Chen Fei. With the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, four stars lit up on Chen Fei¡¯s body, adding another constellation. At this moment, Chen Fei, equivalent to the six constellations of the Mountain Sea Realm, reached the peak of the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Sword Dominates the Galaxy! The innate talents of Sword Mastery, Endless Regeneration, Adamantine Body, Teleportation, and Prison Suppression were interconnected, and an illusory sword shadow appeared on the constellation. The violent power exploded directly within Chen Fei¡¯s body. All five innate talents were fully mastered. With Sword Dominates the Galaxy bringing a surge in status, Chen Fei¡¯s state was pushed to its peak. With the innate talents¡¯ normal state already offering enhancements, the talents continued to stack on this foundation. Attack increased by forty percent, defense increased by sixty percent, and attack and movement speed increased by thirty percent. Soul Ignition! Flames ignited on Chen Fei¡¯s primary soul, adding another surge of power into his body, like adding fuel to a fire, a phantom flame directly appearing on Chen Fei¡¯s body. Divine Blessing Talent, the power of Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique extended to Chen Fei¡¯s primary soul. His soul burned and recovered simultaneously, achieving a remarkable equilibrium. ¡°Now it¡¯s my turn. Please enlighten me!¡± Chen Fei looked towards Duan Suizhi, a smile playing on his lips. With a slight turn of the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, the Bird Cloud Blade shattered in an instant. In the next moment, the blade of the Qianyuan Sword had already appeared in front of Duan Suizhi. ¡°Impossible! How can there be such power at the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm? This is impossible!¡± Duan Suizhi roared madly in his heart. Unable to escape, the speed of Chen Fei¡¯s attack with the sword was extraordinarily fast. The only thing Duan Suizhi could do was to crazily burn his soul. The interconnected array of six Divine Palaces within him trembled violently, and the seventh Divine Palace collapsed instantly. A vast amount of elemental power surged back into the other six Divine Palaces. A phantom of a giant roc appeared behind Duan Suizhi. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Duan Suizhi firmly defended against the Bird Cloud Blade in front of him, the giant roc¡¯s wings folding protectively around him. ¡°Hum!¡± With a resounding hum, the Qianyuan Sword clashed against the Bird Cloud Blade, and the phantom of the giant roc behind Duan Suizhi shattered instantly. The Qianyuan Sword showed no sign of stopping, relentless and unstoppable. After shattering the Bird Cloud Blade with ease, it crashed directly into Duan Suizhi¡¯s body. A massive ripple emanated from Duan Suizhi¡¯s body. He stared wide-eyed at Chen Fei, and in the next moment, his entire body exploded into a mist of blood. Chapter 818 - Chapter 818: A Room Filled with Treasures Chapter 818: A Room Filled with Treasures Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation With one sword strike, Duan Suizhi with seven Divine Palaces in the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm met his end without a trace of luck. Chen Fei swung his right hand, drawing out spiritual essence, turning the blood mist to flying ash. Holding Duan Suizhi¡¯s Bird Cloud Blade, he executed the Illusionary Form, erasing all residual aura and soul imprints at the scene before disappearing. The Return to Nothing bestowed by the Black Divine was indeed crafted for the sole purpose of killing and looting. Not only could it conceal one¡¯s soul imprints and aura, but after achieving its purpose, it could also devour and erase any lingering soul imprints and auras left at the scene. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s Slaughter Spirit Technique, which could only erase half of the imprints, this Return to Nothing was incredibly effective. ¡°Hum!¡± Just as Chen Fei vanished, the forces of various sects within a hundred-mile radius automatically surged into the air, with cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm looking over in bewilderment and suspicion towards the direction of the disturbance. The battle just now was brief, almost fleeting, but the dispersing waves of elemental energy were extraordinarily powerful, perceivable even from dozens of miles away. In less than a moment, several streaks of light crossed the sky, arriving at the area where the battle occurred. ¡°The soul imprintsand auras are all erased, much like what those people do!¡± Wu Zhankun sensed for a moment with a secret technique, speaking solemnly. Ji Zhanfeng remained silent, scanning his surroundings. This time, those people had mobilized not to attack other sects, but to engage in a battle solely in mid-air. With the soul imprints and auras erased at the scene, Ji Zhanfeng couldn¡¯t determine what had exactly transpired here earlier. ¡°How¡¯s the method of deploying the Viewing Stone previously set up in Thousand Geese City now being promoted in the Sacred City?¡± Ji Zhanfeng turned to Wu Zhankun. Their responsibility lay in maintaining order within this region. The method of the Viewing Stone set up in Thousand Geese City had left a deep impression on several of them. Sometimes, many things weren¡¯t necessarily difficult but lacked a certain approach. Previously, no one had considered integrating Viewing Stones into formations. ¡°The Sacred City is vast, and there aren¡¯t enough Viewing Stones. It¡¯s not going to be rolled out comprehensively anytime soon,¡± Wu Zhankun shook his head. Viewing Stones weren¡¯t expensive, at least not for the major Sacred Lands where they were almost negligible. However, previously, the spiritual materials hoarded by the Sacred Lands typically started at the third rank, with very few starting at the second rank. Most were fourth-rank materials. As for second-rank materials used for cultivating insights, the Sacred Lands did collect some, but in very limited quantities. Every disciple admitted to a Sacred Land was an extraordinary individual, rigorously selected and demanding even stricter criteria. Such disciples almost inevitably reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm upon entering. Before reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, cultivation rarely relied on elixirs, instead thriving on the rich celestial qi within the holy grounds. First-rank spiritual materials like Viewing Stones were merely symbolically stocked. Now, suddenly needing such a large quantity of them posed a logistical challenge, especially amidst current dangers. Especially now, with external dangers looming, it would certainly take some time to excavate a sufficient quantity of Viewing Stones. Ji Zhanfeng nodded. Currently, only a few sects within the Sacred City had deployed Viewing Stones in their formations. Those aligned with the Black Divine could erase soul imprints and auras, so now they had to resort to using Viewing Stones as an auxiliary tracking method. However, as Viewing Stones became more widespread in the future, these Black Divine loyalist would likely target and sabotage them. It would then be a test of whether their methods were more advanced or if their ways of concealing the Viewing Stones were better. The swift end to this battle heightened tensions among the surrounding sects. At Jade Spring Valley, Tang Zhiliang was in deep meditation when suddenly an elder rushed in, visibly flustered. ¡°Did Junior Brother Duan¡¯s soul token shatter?¡± Upon hearing the elder¡¯s report, Tang Zhiliang abruptly stood up. ¡°How could this happen!¡± Tang Zhiliang paced back and forth in his study, his expression filled with perplexity. Subconsciously, Tang Zhiliang wondered if Duan Suizhi had been captured by the Sacred City and chose to self-destruct. But soon, Tang Zhiliang dismissed this speculation. If it were true that the Sacred City had captured him, Jade Spring Valley would have been surrounded long ago, or even the experts of the Sun and Moon Realm would have intervened directly to capture everyone in Jade Spring Valley. From top to bottom, Jade Spring Valley had already fully pledged allegiance to the Black Divine. Ever since he and Duan Suizhi joined forces at the Ethereal Lake and allied with the Black Divine, there was no turning back for Jade Spring Valley. They might as well fully embrace the Black Divine¡¯s camp. As long as they didn¡¯t attack other sects on the Middle Continent, it was difficult for others to ascertain whether they had truly aligned with the Black Divine. ¡°I¡¯ll go outside and gather some information. Tell the disciples not to panic!¡± Tang Zhiliang¡¯s expression regained its calmness. With a flicker, he disappeared from the study. Dozens of miles away from Jade Spring Valley, in Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei¡¯s figure slowly emerged, watching the streaks of light rising from Jade Spring Valley. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. Judging from the speed of those streaks of light, it should be Tang Zhiliang, another late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator of Jade Spring Valley. Compared to Duan Suizhi when he first entered the late-stage Mountain Sea Realm, Tang Zhiliang¡¯s cultivation was much deeper, having reached the level of the eight Divine Palaces. If there¡¯s a chance to advance further and forge the nine Divine Palaces, connecting them all with formations could achieve the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. This step had stumped countless people, but with the Black Divine¡¯s assistance, it might be possible to take that leap. Chen Fei initially intended to pursue and slay Tang Zhiliang together with Duan Suizhi. However, he reconsidered. With Duan Suizhi just deceased, the authorities in this area¡¯s Sacred City were on high alert. Any misstep could easily expose Chen Fei. Slaying Duan Suizhi pushed Chen Fei to unleash all his combat power, even resorting to burning his soul. It wasn¡¯t that killing Duan Suizhi required such measures, but Chen Fei wanted to test the extent of his power when fully unleashed. Compared to experimenting alone, facing an opponent like Tang Zhiliang in the late-stage Mountain Sea Realm provided a clearer assessment. The results proved highly effective! However, this exertion drained Chen Fei physically, mentally, and spiritually to the utmost. He doubted he could sustain such a state for even a quarter of an hour. Nevertheless, these were manageable issues. As his cultivation realm continued to advance, each challenge could be addressed in turn. Back in the secluded chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei retrieved Duan Suizhi¡¯s Bird Cloud Blade and infused Duan Suizhi¡¯s spiritual essence into the Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei gripped the Bird Cloud Blade and gave it a slight shake, causing the contents hidden within to scatter across the entire secret chamber. As a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, Duan Suizhi¡¯s collection was incredibly rich. There were nearly thirty thousand top-grade elemental stones alone. These top-grade elemental stones instantly filled Chen Fei¡¯s previously empty pockets. Based on the market price for the Myriad Bamboo he purchased last time, just these top-grade elemental stones could buy him seven stalks. A single stalk of Myriad Bamboo costs four thousand top-grade elemental stones, making it a fourth-grade top-grade spiritual material with an exorbitant price due to its inability to serve as the main material for refining top-grade spiritual treasures. Other slightly more precious fourth-grade top-grade spiritual materials had no upper limit on their prices. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Talent Divine Blessing Simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Divine Blessing -? Soul Visualization!¡± Finally having the money to simplify, it had been a while since Chen Fei had spent money so thoroughly. In the past, every time he acquired new techniques or talents, he would simplify them directly. Chen Fei glanced at the simplified result. Soul Visualization turned out to be an imagery from the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. It wasn¡¯t overly complex. During cultivation, he only needed to visualize the imagery with his soul and keep it suspended in his mind. Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual essence shifted slightly, and in moments, an imagery of visualization emerged from nothingness, floating within his soul. Insights regarding the Talent Divine Blessing began to appear in his sea of consciousness. Chen Fei absorbed them for a moment, then frowned slightly as he observed the gradual change in proficiency on the panel. It seemed a bit slow. He wondered if it was because this talent involved the soul, causing the proficiency to increase slower compared to the Adamantine Body. However, Chen Fei quickly calmed himself. Whether faster or slower, several years of dedication were unavoidable. Currently, Chen Fei could only focus on earning money and purchasing Myriad Bamboo to rapidly perfect his talents. As for spending several years to cultivate these talents, he simply didn¡¯t have that kind of time anymore. Chen Fei continued sorting through the spiritual materials on the ground, storing some of the materials and pills useful for cultivation into the Qianyuan Sword. The remaining majority of spiritual materials and pills, while not useless to Chen Fei, provided relatively little assistance. He set them aside in a separate place. In the past, Chen Fei would have kept these materials and pills since they didn¡¯t take up much space, possibly using them sometime in the future. However, now the only outcome for these materials and pills was to sell them all and exchange them for top-grade elemental stones. Chen Fei carefully examined several inherited techniques and finally stored them all inside the Qianyuan Sword. These techniques were quite good; after all, being specially collected by a late- stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator meant they couldn¡¯t be lacking in quality. However, for Chen Fei at present, if he wanted his primary cultivation technique, the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, to progress, ordinary top-tier techniques were no longer sufficient. He needed the sect-defining techniques of several other holy grounds. After spending more than an hour sorting through everything on the ground, Chen Fei finally organized everything neatly, with only the Bird Cloud Blade remaining in his palm. In the past, Chen Fei would have directly extracted spiritual essence from such personalized spiritual treasures. After all, Duan Suizhi, a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, was a well-known figure on the Middle Continent. His treasures were widely recognized. Selling them would pose significant risks. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But that was then. Now, directly absorbing the spiritual essence from such treasures would be too wasteful. A top-grade spiritual treasure like this could fetch a hefty sum of top-grade elemental stones. With the top-grade elemental stones just obtained in the Qianyuan Sword and the spiritual materials and pills to be sold, once he exchanged them for Myriad Bamboo, Chen Fei would return to his previous state of extreme poverty. Therefore, the Bird Cloud Blade couldn¡¯t be absorbed crudely like before; Chen Fei needed to find a way to safely sell it. Furrowing his brow in thought, Chen Fei grasped the Bird Cloud Blade and suddenly vanished within the secret chamber. He hadn¡¯t actually left the chamber; right now, he was within the spatial crevices. Chapter 819 - Chapter 819: Ascending in Daytime Chapter 819: Ascending in Daytime Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If Chen Fei could obtain the insights of the Black Divine¡¯s rewards by slaying Duan Suizhi, perhaps Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have put so much effort into refining the Bird Cloud Blade. Unfortunately, there was no reward. Within the space fissure, Chen Fei looked around cautiously and moved towards the empty void. The space fissure was still a considerable distance away from the true void, so moving here normally didn¡¯t risk being torn apart by the void¡¯s power. Chen Fei now intended to extend the Bird Cloud Blade into the void itself, using the power of the void to directly cleanse the residual aura from the spiritual treasure. High-grade spiritual treasures were extremely sturdy; compared to the physical bodies in the Mountain Sea Realm, they were much tougher. Chen Fei¡¯s physique was already extremely powerful in the Mountain Sea Realm, but it couldn¡¯t compare to a spiritual treasure. Therefore, while the physical body in the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t withstand the erosion of void energy, a high-grade spiritual treasure could definitely withstand it for a short period. After advancing a distance, Chen Fei arrived before a thin film. Beyond it lay the true void. Beyond the film was true emptiness, endless darkness, with occasional flashes of faint light. Unlike the vast clusters of light in the Innate Talent Void, the void in reality was a forbidden zone for life. Even those in the Sun Moon Realm could only briefly stay in the void; staying too long would lead to disaster. Beyond the void lay a world stronger than the Boundless Sea, shattered by daylight ascensions, located at some position within the void. The Sun Moon Realm knew this, but they lacked the strength to traverse this infinite darkness. Without precise coordinates, attempting to enter the void was a path to certain death. Chen Fei held the Bird Cloud Blade, pressing its edge against the thin film. This film seemed delicate as a cicada¡¯s wing but was extraordinarily tough. Even peak existences in the Mountain Sea Realm might struggle to break it forcibly, and with Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, it was equally challenging. However, compared to ordinary peak existences in the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei possessed the talents of Teleportation and Endless Regeneration. These two void-related talents allowed him to attempt alternative methods to break through into the void. Within Chen Fei, the talents of Teleportation and Endless Regeneration emitted a faint glow, causing the film in front of the Bird Cloud Blade to tremble slightly. Chen Fei focused all his spirit, eyes fixed ahead. In the next moment, the film wrinkled slightly, the resisting force vanished, and the Bird Cloud Blade smoothly penetrated into the void. ¡°Buzz!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s arm suddenly straightened, nearly causing his whole body to topple over. Though the void appeared calm, as the Bird Cloud Blade ventured into it, a tremendous force abruptly pressed down upon the blade. Chen Fei gripped the Bird Cloud Blade tightly, every muscle in his body tensed. The blade shimmered with spiritual light, its edge gradually distorting as it penetrated into the void. No sound came forth, but merely observing it made clear the immense force bearing down upon the blade at this moment. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant automatically operated within Chen Fei¡¯s body, preventing the Bird Cloud Blade from being crushed deep into the void. Chen Fei sensed the rapid purging of residual aura related to Duan Suizhi within the Bird Cloud Blade. He had to time this carefully; he couldn¡¯t afford the Bird Cloud Blade to be truly damaged. If it were, it might fall into the category of a medium-grade spiritual treasure, resulting in significant losses for Chen Fei. ¡°Hmm?¡± As Chen Fei gripped the Bird Cloud Blade, his expression suddenly shifted slightly. He looked strangely toward another position in the void. At some unknown moment, a peculiar call emanated from the other end of the void. ¡°I¡¯ve entered the space fissure multiple times before without any such call. Why is it happening this time?¡± Chen Fei felt puzzled. He glanced down at the Bird Cloud Blade in his hand. Was the call emanating because he had caused the void membrane to crack open? As Chen Fei continued to sense the condition of the Bird Cloud Blade and discern the strange call, after a moment, his brow furrowed slightly, and he began to exert all his strength to activate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. As Chen Fei fully activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the call from the void became even more pronounced. ¡°It really is calling out to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. And the origin is not within the void itself; it seems to be transmitted through the void from somewhere else on the Middle Continent.¡± Several thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and subconsciously, he thought of Corpse Cliff Mountain. There was no other reason. Throughout the entire Middle Continent, the closest connection to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique was the Suppressing Dragon Elephant stele on Corpse Cliff Mountain, wasn¡¯t it? Initially restricted by the Saint Yan Sect, Corpse Cliff Mountain had now been evacuated to the Sacred City with the arrival of the Black Divine. There were hardly any humans left active in Corpse Cliff Mountain. As he sensed the eradication of Duan Suizhi¡¯s information remaining in the Bird Cloud Blade, Chen Fei withdrew the Bird Cloud Blade. The void membrane returned to its original state, and the call promptly disappeared. Returning to the secret chamber of Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei began to alter the appearance of the Bird Cloud Blade. After being cleansed by the power of the void, the spiritual essence of the Bird Cloud Blade suffered some loss, but fortunately, it still remained at the level of a high-grade spiritual treasure. Selling it would definitely fetch a reduced price, but it would start at a minimum of a hundred thousand high-grade elemental stones, which would be more than enough for Chen Fei to buy numerous Myriad Bamboo. Recently, it wasn¡¯t a good time to sell the Bird Cloud Blade, so Chen Fei planned to wait another ten days or so before taking it to the Green Cloud Market. However, the spiritual herbs and pills inside the Qianyuan Sword could be sold now. Chen Fei also planned to exchange the tens of thousands of high-grade elemental stones he had just acquired for Myriad Bamboo. Everyone carried elemental stones and medicinal pills like these, so no one would suspect Chen Fei just because he sold them. An hour later, the Bird Cloud Blade had undergone a significant transformation in appearance. Chen Fei put it away, then his body flickered, and he flew out of Thousand Geese City. In midair, Chen Fei saw Tang Zhiliang¡¯s escape light returning to Jade Spring Valley from a distance. Tang Zhiliang also saw Chen Fei, but only glanced at him before retracting his gaze. Tang Zhiliang didn¡¯t associate Chen Fei with the death of Duan Suizhi. Just now, Tang Zhiliang had reported the soul card of Duan Suizhi was broken, and Ji Zhanfeng and the others immediately thought of the battle outside the Hidden Sword Palace. Considering the time when the soul card of Duan Suizhi was broken, the two were almost the same The news of the direct death in battle weighed heavily on Ji Zhanfeng and his companions, because Duan Suizhi was a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert. Despite having recently broken through, being in the late-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm meant possessing a solid foundation of combat strength. According to the reports from several sects within the Hidden Sword Palace, the battle had been extremely brief, possibly lasting only a few exchanges. Under these circumstances, for a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert to be slain, the perpetrator must be of an extraordinary realm. Such a person aligning with the Black Divine posed a significant threat to the safety of the entire Sacred City. Ji Zhanfeng and the others suspected that the killer might be the same person who had attacked Jade Spring Valley not long ago. Tang Zhiliang¡¯s expression showed sorrow and indignation, yet inwardly, he felt confused. The incident at Jade Spring Valley had been orchestrated by them, with no involvement from outsiders. Yet now, Duan Suizhi had been forcibly slain. Most importantly, Tang Zhiliang had no idea when Jade Spring Valley had offended someone so powerful. Not finding answers from Ji Zhanfeng only deepened Tang Zhiliang¡¯s doubts. He needed to quickly determine who killed Duan Suizhi. Otherwise, being threatened by such power would leave Tang Zhiliang restless day and night. The good news was that Ji Zhanfeng and his group had recently been hiding near Jade Spring Valley, watching for the killer¡¯s reappearance. The bad news was that Jade Spring Valley had allied with the Black Divine. Under the scrutiny of the Sacred City¡¯s officials, Ji Zhanfeng couldn¡¯t help but feel uneasy, fearing any unusual behavior might be exposed. Half an hour later, Chen Fei appeared in the Green Cloud Market Market. First, Chen Fei sold off unused spiritual materials and pills to several shops, totaling over seventeen thousand high-grade elemental stones. These materials and pills were only unnecessary for Chen Fei, not lacking in value; some were quite rare, fetching good prices. Next, Chen Fei chose a new shop and purchased eleven stalks of Myriad Bamboo. Once again, his pockets were emptied of high-grade elemental stones, leaving him with just under two thousand. It was better than last time, but still not enough to accomplish much. Eleven stalks of Myriad Bamboo were far from enough to fully stack his innate divine blessings to the Great Completion realm. Even if Chen Fei were to sell the Bird Cloud Blade next time, there would still be a shortfall of Myriad Bamboo. He needed to find another way to raise funds. ¡°I really want to push Jade Spring Valley!¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, followed by him transforming into a purple light soaring into the sky. ¡°Or perhaps I should roam the entire Sacred City and see who¡¯s aligned with the Black Divine?¡± The thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind in midair, but he quickly dismissed it. The Sacred City was vast, and if Chen Fei wandered around like that, he could easily be mistaken for a Black Divine loyalist by Sun Moon Realm experts. Moving Through Nothing was very secretive, undetectable by those below the Sun Moon Realm, but Sun Moon Realm experts could detect it. Sun Moon Realm experts could tear through space barriers and see people in spatial rifts, which wasn¡¯t difficult. The three Black Divine loyalists who were arrested were discovered while they were employing Return to Nothing. Currently, the Sun Moon Realm in the Sacred City is monitoring Black Divine loyalists, and this phenomenon will affect the security of the Sacred City. ¡°You¡¯re just a mid-level Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. If you don¡¯t stay within your own faction¡¯s territory and keep wandering around like this, it¡¯s bound to raise suspicions.¡± Chen Fei thought to himself as he returned to Thousand Geese City, his mind racing with concerns. If he were ever caught, how would he explain it? After all, he did bear the mark of the Black Divine. He had no idea whether Sun Moon Realm experts could detect the Black Divine mark from close proximity. Back in Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei began crafting his Myriad Clones. Thanks to his mastery of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, the process was significantly faster. Moreover, due to the Divine Blessing¡¯s innate properties, any damage to his soul fragments would swiftly heal. Chen Fei efficiently created eleven clones in just one hour. Examining them on the ground, he picked one up and commanded the others to contemplate the Divine Blessing, then stored them within the Qianyuan Sword. Focusing on one clone in his hand, Chen Fei commanded it to contemplate the Water Source Shadow Technique, and soon a destructive aura emanated from it. Moments later, the clone dispersed, leaving behind a surge of enlightenment in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Another hour passed, and a ripple emanated from Chen Fei, signaling mastery of the Water Source Shadow Technique to its Great Completion. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Inside the secret chamber, Chen Fei observed his clone. In the next moment, with a flicker, he and the clone swiftly exchanged positions. A smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s face as he finally prepared this escape route. In the future, if he encountered danger elsewhere in Middle Continent, Chen Fei could instantly employ the Water Source Shadow Technique. Using his innate talent of Teleportation as a medium, he could swap places with his clone and return to Thousand Geese City. Leaving the clone in the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei soared into the sky, heading towards Corpse Cliff Mountain. If indeed it was the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Stele calling out, Chen Fei wanted to understand the reason behind it. He had already fully mastered the content on the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Stele, so why was it calling out to him now? Chapter 820 - Chapter 820: Surging Blood Sea Chapter 820: Surging Blood Sea Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Corpse Cliff Mountain was quite far from the current Sacred City, spanning over two hundred thousand miles. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s current speed, it would still take considerable time to reach there. Arriving at the position near the city wall of the Sacred City, Chen Fei took out the scroll from the Mission Hall for registration and smoothly departed. Flying thousands of miles in the air, Chen Fei descended and quickly disappeared upon reaching the ground. Half an hour later, Chen Fei reappeared, ensuring that no one was following him, and continued on his way. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t particularly worried about being tracked by Mountain Sea Realm experts; with his current perception, he could detect even peak Mountain Sea Realm cultivators attempting to follow him. However, he was concerned about experts from the Sun Moon Realm trailing behind. Due to the vast disparity in their realms, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t directly sense their presence. Presently, Chen Fei could only rely on using the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique and the warning signs from the Xuanyuan Sword to detect any subtle traces. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t done anything to betray the Middle Continent or the Sacred City, but in many situations, not doing something didn¡¯t mean there were no consequences. Moreover, Chen Fei harbored many secrets and preferred not to be seen by Sun Moon Realm experts. Looking at it now, no one suspected Chen Fei of Duan Suizhi¡¯s death. In his daily life in Thousand Geese City, he kept a low profile, seen by outsiders as a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator diligently practicing cultivation. After reversing the killing of a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator in such a short time, under normal circumstances, no one would think along these lines. Moreover, in everyone¡¯s view, Thousand Geese City and Jade Spring Valley had no grievances, at most, it was about the location they both initially chose, which Jade Spring Valley occupied. But for such a matter to escalate to the extent of murder, it¡¯s still somewhat exaggerated. Besides, Thousand Geese City doesn¡¯t possess that kind of strength. Flying at low altitude, Chen Fei sensed for any possible monsters around him. This time, aside from investigating the Void fissure at Corpse Cliff Mountain to see if it was triggered by the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, Chen Fei also planned to complete several bounty missions. Exchanging contribution points for the Myriad Bamboo was much cheaper than in the market. About twenty thousand miles away from the Sacred City, Chen Fei began to activate the Black Divine pattern in the palm of his hand with Dream Realm Power. According to the information obtained from the Mission Hall, the monsters were undergoing continuous mutations. Besides becoming faster, their ability to conceal themselves had also improved. Their increased speed was to better encircle and kill humans and monsters, while their enhanced stealth capabilities were likely for engraving altars. It had become even more difficult for Mountain Sea Realm cultivators to detect the traces of monsters, requiring much closer proximity to perceive anything unusual. Compared to other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, Chen Fei found it somewhat easier to locate monsters due to the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique and the Black Divine pattern. Within the Sacred City, Chen Fei cautiously manipulated the Black Divine pattern with the power of the Dream Realm Power, sometimes merely allowing the dream web to passively sense. Sensitivity could sometimes be reciprocal; hence, he feared making conspicuous movements that could alert other followers of the Black Divine. While the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was potent, within the entire Middle Continent, controlling the power of the Dream Realm Power was not limited to just this technique, let alone being the most refined and powerful. Chen Fei could use the dream web in conjunction with the Black Divine pattern to sense others, but he couldn¡¯t guarantee that certain Black Divine loyalists lacked similar abilities. Currently outside the Sacred City, his opponents had shifted from Mountain Sea Realm cultivators to monsters. While their strengths were comparable, monsters lacked any discernible intelligence. Normally, they wouldn¡¯t be able to detect Chen Fei at all. The dream web trembled slightly. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, as long as a monster appeared within a hundred li radius, he would detect it. Half a day passed as Chen Fei flew tens of thousands of li. The dream web remained silent. Passing through the White Clouds Mountain, Chen Fei glanced downward. The White Clouds Mountain were quite renowned across the Middle Continent, not because of abundant secret realms or powerful sects residing there, but due to an outrageous love story that caused the ultimate dissolution of a once- prominent sect. Gossip spread swiftly everywhere, and the Middle Continent was no exception. Even Chen Fei, back when he was far away in Thousand Geese City, had heard of this story, illustrating the widespread reach of its circulation. Chen Fei looked up and continued flying forward. By the evening of the next day, he arrived at the boundary of Corpse Cliff Mountain. Over hundreds of thousands of miles traveled, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t encountered a single monster, as if all monsters had vanished without a trace. During his previous outings, Chen Fei had still seen monsters wandering about. The current situation seemed somewhat eerie. Of course, it could also be attributed to Chen Fei heading straight for Corpse Cliff Mountain. While the hundred-mile range of the dream web seemed large, it was insignificant compared to the vast expanse of the Middle Continent. Moreover, the number of monsters paled in comparison to humans and other creatures. What truly posed a challenge was the presence of the Black Divine, who commanded monsters to endless slaughter. Once the Black Divine restored their power to above the Fifth-Tier, they could likely overwhelm all Sun Moon Realm cultivators and monster kings combined. Shortly after entering the boundary of Corpse Cliff Mountain, Chen Fei spotted the Flowing City. Chen Fei had initially thought that Flowing City might be deserted by now, but he soon realized that there were still quite a few humans within the city. There were no Mountain Sea Realm cultivators present, not even anyone above the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm; the majority were low-level practitioners. The Sacred City didn¡¯t prohibit humans from entering; even independent cultivators were allowed to step foot within its bounds. In fact, a specific area had been intentionally constructed within the Sacred City for the use of independent cultivators. Glancing at Flowing City, Chen Fei chose not to enter and flew directly overhead. Moments later, he arrived at the mountain gate that had been established here previously by the Sacred Yan Sect. Compared to his last visit, the place was now completely dilapidated. Before leaving, the Sacred Yan Sect had likely activated their mountain protection array, but now the formation lay shattered. The entire mountain gate was in disarray, clearly visited by many independent cultivators. Chen Fei landed in the mountainside where the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was located. As he looked at the stele, his brow furrowed slightly. The stele had been deliberately destroyed. It wasn¡¯t clear if it was the work of the Sacred Yan Sect before their departure or of subsequent warriors who had swept through the area. However, the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was quite remarkable; even if damaged, it would slowly regenerate on its own. The damage to the stele from its last destruction was quite severe, with numerous visible cracks still present. Chen Fei stood below the cave entrance, not in a hurry to ascend because there was someone currently standing in front of the stele, clearly contemplating the Dragon Elephant. As Chen Fei gazed at the stele, there was no sense of its call, akin to the void, within his perception. The Dragon Elephant Stone Stele appeared just as it had the first time he saw it, without any unusual sensation. ¡°When I contemplate my techniques, I prefer not to have others present,¡± a voice echoed near Chen Fei¡¯s ear. Xu Pingshan halted his contemplation, turned towards Chen Fei, his tone somewhat unfriendly. ¡°I wonder, sir, how long do you intend to contemplate?¡± Chen Fei asked, arching his hand. Contemplating techniques with outsiders present can indeed be disruptive, a point Chen Fei could understand. ¡°Whether briefly for three months or as long as a year, return later!¡± Xu Pingshan waved his sleeve, as if driving away Chen Fei. Chen Fei frowned slightly; there was nothing particularly special in the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Once one has comprehended the method of cultivation, they can actually begin practicing; there¡¯s no need to spend three months continuously in front of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. ¡°I¡¯ve made myself clear. Why are you still here?¡± Xu Pingshan¡¯s tone escalated as Chen Fei remained stationary, his mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm aura permeating the mountainside with the presence of his six Divine Palaces. ¡°Three months is too long. Could you spare just one day? The outside world is currently unsettled,¡± Chen Fei pondered briefly, opting for a more diplomatic approach. ¡°In matters like this, it¡¯s first come, first served. You came later, so you¡¯ll have to wait!¡± Xu Pingshan retorted coldly. ¡°But this Dragon Elephant Stone Stele belongs to no one. I only need a day,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. ¡°If you take a day, and someone else comes asking for another day, what then? If everyone does this, how can I contemplate my techniques?¡± Xu Pingshan stared at Chen Fei, his voice icy. ¡°Either wait behind me, or defeat me. Then, you can do as you wish with this stele!¡± As Xu Pingshan¡¯s words fell, his aura suddenly surged to its peak, faintly emanating the presence of the seventh Divine Palace. Compared to Zhao Ruizheng, Xu Pingshan was closer to the late-stage Mountain Sea Realm, on the verge of breaking through. With a few years of refinement, he might successfully break through this bottleneck. Even within his body, his six Divine Palaces seemed partially interconnected by their formations. While not yet reaching the true late-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, Xu Pingshan stood at the pinnacle of the mid-stage, which explained his strong confidence. In his eyes, although Chen Fei was also in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, the fact that he came to contemplate the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele indicated he wasn¡¯t from a Sacred Land or a top-tier sect, both of which held complete legacies of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Since Chen Fei wasn¡¯t from a Sacred Land or a top-tier sect, and his cultivation was lower, Xu Pingshan saw no reason to be polite. ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve heard such a request!¡± Hearing Xu Pingshan¡¯s words, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. With a swift movement, he arrived at the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, merely tens of steps away from Xu Pingshan. ¡°How audacious!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s action, Xu Pingshan narrowed his eyes slightly, lifting his Slaughter Blood Blade. In an instant, a foul stench pervaded the entire mountainside, and a phantom of a sea of blood emerged behind Xu Pingshan. Within the blood sea, faint eerie screams echoed. Blood Flame Blade Technique, Surging Blood Sea! Facing the blood sea, Chen Fei advanced toward Xu Pingshan. The Concealment Bell appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, grasping it firmly as he threw a punch. ¡°Clang!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The sound resonated like the deep tolling of a great bell, causing the top of the cave to burst open abruptly. Xu Pingshan, who had been confident just moments ago, froze in disbelief. In the next instant, the phantom of the blood sea shattered like a mirage. Completely unable to control himself, Xu Pingshan¡¯s entire body was propelled by a tremendous force, crashing through the cave¡¯s mountain wall. Blood sprayed into the sky, and in a daze, he was flung several miles away. ¡°Pfft!¡± His internal organs felt like they might burst open directly. Xu Pingshan spat out a mist of blood, not daring to give even a fierce glance back, flying frantically into the distance, fearing that Chen Fei might catch up. Chapter 821 - Chapter 821: Crossing the Void Chapter 821: Crossing the Void Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei withdrew his fist, and Concealment Bell trembled slightly, full of excitement. It wasn¡¯t easy. Concealment Bell didn¡¯t even realize that one day, its own body could be considered a main combat weapon. Most of the time before, Concealment Bell only managed to block the enemy¡¯s attacks slightly, and then had nothing much to do. This made Concealment Bell feel like his role was quite insignificant. Although every time they consumed spiritual essence, whenever there was extra, he would always get his share, Concealment Bell still felt that his own value could be higher. Today, it could be considered a small step forward. Concealment Bell spun twice in mid-air and flew back into Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve. Chen Fei watched Xu Pingshan¡¯s figure completely disappear, then turned his head to look at the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. If Xu Pingshan had emanated the aura of the Black Divine, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have said so much; he would have just struck Xu Pingshan with his sword. Just now, the two of them had at most some conflicts, without deep enmity. Xu Pingshan himself said he could be directly driven away, so naturally Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to be polite. Directly killing would have been a bit excessive. After all, being able to resist the temptation of the Black Divine and not betraying the Mountain Sea Realm could be considered to have some backbone. As for Xu Pingshan¡¯s foul-mouthed habit just now, Chen Fei¡¯s punch must have sobered him up a bit. Without using the Qianyuan Sword, with many talents at his disposal and the immense strength bestowed by the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, Chen Fei¡¯s daily punch was something that mid ¨C level Mountain Sea Realm cultivators simply cannot withstand. Even those on the verge of breaking through to the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm would find it challenging. Placing his palm on the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, Chen Fei began to fully operate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. ¡°Hum!¡± A heavy force field descended, causing ripples in the air and a slight tremor in the surrounding spiritual energy. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s changes, the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele began to emit light. The light grew brighter and brighter, covering up the cracks on the stele¡¯s surface. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s first visit here when he resonated with the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, this time the stele¡¯s reaction was undoubtedly much larger and more intense. At this moment, the entire stele was already indistinct, as if it had turned into a huge sphere of light. Faintly, Chen Fei heard that calling again in his ears, echoing the same call he had heard in the void. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. That calling indeed came from the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. It was so clear in the void, yet in reality, he had to fully activate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique to perceive it. The spiritual energy within tens of miles around began to swirl, converging towards this direction. The light emitted by the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele grew brighter and brighter, almost enveloping the entire cave at this moment. Because the top of the cave had just been broken open, from afar it looked as if a sun were rising from within the mountain. Within the light, Chen Fei felt the stele tremble slightly. Then, the surface of the entire stele suddenly felt like water to the touch. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed as he watched the stele¡¯s transformation, surprised by the intense spatial fluctuations rushing towards him. He withdrew his hand and took a step back, observing the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele at this moment. ¡°Is this actually a teleportation array?¡± Before coming here, Chen Fei had considered many possible outcomes, but this one hadn¡¯t crossed his mind. Initially, Chen Fei had thought that he was summoned here because his Suppressing Dragon Elephant cultivation had reached Great Completion, and there might be further cultivation methods within the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele calling to him. As it turned out, instead of containing further cultivation methods, the stele had transformed into a portal to an unknown area. ¡°The Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, rumored to have fallen from the sky in ancient times, seems to be true. And earlier, I sensed the calling while in the void.¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly. By perfecting his cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to its pinnacle, he had triggered this change in the stele. It seemed that the stele¡¯s purpose was specifically designed for selection. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated as he cautiously extended his consciousness into the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s vision changed. Faintly, he perceived a green mountain and some buildings. However, due to the distortion caused by the teleportation array, the entire scene appeared unclear and indistinct. Chen Fei quickly scanned his surroundings with his spiritual sense. He had expected someone to be guarding the teleportation array, but there was no one around. Since the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was used for selecting individuals, why was there no one here? With doubts in his mind, Chen Fei attempted to observe more, but his mental power trembled slightly, and the vision vanished. Back at the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, Chen Fei opened his eyes, a look of perplexity in them. From the glimpse of the scene earlier, it seemed relatively safe there, nestled among mountains. ¡°After the teleportation array, could it lead to a higher-level place, perhaps the world of the Black Divine?¡± Various thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. He had briefly sensed the altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, where dense hordes of monsters lurked, including a terrifying presence. With his small stature, Chen Fei dared only guard one end of the altar, fearing instant death if he were to cross over to the other side. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At that time, Chen Fei suspected that the other side of the altar might lead to a higher-level world. Much like how the Sacred Lands obsessed over breaking through to higher realms. However, even though the altar could eventually teleport stronger beings, it could only bring over Fourth-Tier early-stage monsters at the time. Anything stronger couldn¡¯t cross. For the cultivators of the Sacred Lands aiming to use the altar to sneak into another world, it was simply impossible. Even if the altar could eventually transport more powerful entities, the possibility of encountering a presence almost on par with the Black Divine, lurking and watching, meant that even the Sacred Lands¡¯ cultivators had no chance. Chapter 822 - Chapter 822: Crossing the Void (2) Chapter 822: Crossing the Void (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation However, behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, there was no one, nor were there any creatures, which somewhat stirred Chen Fei¡¯s heart. If behind this stone stele, there truly was a higher-level world, could this place become a retreat for the Primordial Sword Sect when the Boundless Sea truly became impassable? Or, regardless of retreat or not, if there was a higher-level world beyond, then the mid-level of the future Sun Moon Realm would no longer be the endpoint of Chen Fei¡¯s martial path. Chen Fei never doubted whether he could cultivate to the Sun Moon Realm; what he lacked now was only time. When the future of martial arts reached an impasse, moving to another, stronger world was almost a necessary choice. The altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei decided to leave it here, with some such thoughts in mind. A illusion figure appeared beside Chen Fei, who separated a fragment of his soul and placed it within the illusion, thus extending its existence. The illusion took a step and entered into the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. As if a flash of light passed by, Chen Fei¡¯s illusion saw the void; indeed, this teleportation array traversed the void, leaving behind the world of the Boundless Sea. The next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s illusion once again felt the sensation of the ground beneath, but before experiencing any other feelings, a tremendous force descended upon his entire body. Chen Fei¡¯s illusion couldn¡¯t even hold on for a moment and collapsed instantly. Chen Fei was startled. After the illusion was shattered, the remaining soul fragments floated in the air. He glanced around but found no enemies or attacks. However, in the next moment, even the soul fragments couldn¡¯t withstand the surrounding force and were crushed into a burst of spiritual light. Chen Fei opened his eyes, feeling uncertain and reflecting on what had just happened. Gradually, his mind calmed down. It wasn¡¯t a sudden attack; rather, the sudden force seemed more like a pressure inherent to that world itself. Illusions had no attacking power; aside from their lifelike appearance, they were fragile and easily broken. ¡°If that world¡¯s normal state is like this, then entering it below the Aperture Tempering realm would likely turn one into a bloody mist. Only those at the Aperture Tempering realm could barely survive, but their strength would probably be no different from ordinary people.¡± Chen Fei continued to summon another illusion and sent it into the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Similar to before, as soon as it appeared there, it could only absorb a bit of the world¡¯s essence before bursting into spiritual light. The soul fragments persisted for a moment longer before meeting the same fate. Chen Fei paid no heed and continued summoning illusions to enter, gradually gathering more information. After the sixth illusion was crushed into spiritual light, Chen Fei paused. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei¡¯s soul couldn¡¯t bear it; simply separating soul fragments no longer posed any pressure to him. The reason Chen Fei stopped was that the power of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was weakening. If they continued to teleport like this, the stele would likely exhaust its power after another three or four times. To attempt another teleportation, they would need to wait for the stele to accumulate energy, much like the altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Chen Fei pondered deeply. There were indeed no people on the other side, and no other dangers were detected. However, stepping into a completely new world like this still carried some risk. After thinking for a moment, the clone within the Thousand Geese City slowly dissipated and reformed beside Chen Fei. With the clone present, Chen Fei could no longer employ the Water Source Shadow Technique to instantly return to the Sacred City. Yet compared to entering another unknown world, the Central Continent was not yet so dangerous. The clone took a step forward, entering into the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. This clone possessed the initial stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Compared to the illusions, it could see more clearly the fleeting void. A layer of spiritual light enveloped Chen Fei¡¯s clone¡¯s body. He keenly sensed the terrifying power emanating from the void, but soon enough, both of Chen Fei¡¯s feet were firmly planted on the ground. Chen Fei¡¯s back slightly curved. Despite being mentally prepared, the pressure here still surprised him. It wasn¡¯t just the physical pressure; even the soul of his current clone felt an immense force continuously squeezing its soul fragments. ¡°The rules of this world are unexpectedly harsh!¡± After personally experiencing the pressure of this world, Chen Fei realized that his previous optimism about the Aperture Tempering realm being like an ordinary person here was too optimistic. An Aperture Tempering realm cultivator newly arrived here would need at least several months to adapt before being comparable to an ordinary person. Otherwise, they would struggle even with basic tasks like walking or running. ¡°lean still fly, but the materials in this world are incredibly tough. Breaking mountains and shattering seas won¡¯t be so easy.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body levitated slightly, gradually familiarizing himself with the rules of this world. It wasn¡¯t just about the physical aspects; he also noticed that he could manipulate less of the world¡¯s essence. This was the rule or suppression of this world. However, the spiritual energy here was astonishingly pure. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the surrounding spiritual energy felt like crushed high-grade elemental stones freely permeating every direction. In such a cultivation environment, with the same martial aptitude, while one might only reach the Aperture Tempering realm in the Boundless Sea, here, the difficulty of breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would be reduced several times. However, the Aperture Tempering realm here was akin to the state of an ordinary person; even reaching the Combined Aperture Tempering realm would only offer marginal improvement. Only by cultivating to the Mountain Sea Realm did one likely become noteworthy in this world. ¡°With such spiritual energy, such pressure, and such rules, it¡¯s no wonder higher realms can be born!¡± Suppression, to a certain extent, also served as a catalyst. It was the stricter rules of the world that provided the space for stronger realms to evolve. Chen Fei¡¯s clone flew forward, finally stopping at the edge of a cliff, astonished by what lay ahead. Before them wasn¡¯t just a cliff; there were countless spatial rifts sweeping through, dividing this mountain peak from the outside world. Chen Fei glanced back at the collapsed buildings behind him. Once, a great battle had occurred here. Now, it lay in ruins, encapsulated by these spatial rifts! ¡°I can let my true self come in¡­ No, wait!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s clone shook violently in the sea of consciousness, and the Xuanyuan Sword trembled intensely. The world before Chen Fei¡¯s clone suddenly changed drastically. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The distant green mountains and rivers faded rapidly from view, replaced in the blink of an eye by a vast expanse of barren land stretching a thousand miles before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. The ground was parched and cracked, and the distant collapsed buildings appeared as decayed wood, full of scars. If one were to approach closely, they would notice thin maggots crawling wantonly through the rotten wood. Chen Fei¡¯s clone instinctively looked up and saw a huge blood-red eyeball staring fixedly at him, the distance between them only a finger¡¯s width. Distorted tendrils of flesh around the eyeball swayed in the wind, brushing against Chen Fei¡¯s face. Chapter 823 - Chapter 823: Forbidden Zone Chapter 823: Forbidden Zone Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The tendrils of flesh carried a bone-chilling coldness that made Chen Fei¡¯s entire face feel completely stiff. Yet colder than his face was Chen Fei¡¯s heart. Just moments ago, he had narrowly avoided disaster. If he hadn¡¯t reacted in time, his true self would have stepped into this place. The reason Chen Fei had been so cautious, using his consciousness, his phantoms, and even summoning clones from Thousand Geese City, was precisely because he feared the unknown dangers in this space. Chen Fei had layered his defenses heavily, even stacking several layers in his soul. However, such defenses were effective only against opponents of the same realm. Against someone slightly above, like a practitioner of the Sun Moon Realm, this method of defense would only prolong Chen Fei¡¯s survival by a few moments at best. As for realms higher than the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s defense was akin to paper. Despite all the assessments that suggested no immediate danger, Chen Fei¡¯s true self still hesitated to take risks. Life was his own, and methods like Blood Rebirth were only useful if he couldn¡¯t escape in time, merely delaying the enemy¡¯s destruction of him. Because of this bottom line in his mindset, when Chen Fei felt confident enough to allow his true self to enter, he immediately sensed something was amiss and promptly activated the true spirit within the Xuanyuan Sword. In the sea of consciousness of Chen Fei¡¯s clone, there also resided the Xuanyuan Sword, but the quantity of true spirits within depended entirely on how much Chen Fei¡¯s soul could bear. The soul in Chen Fei¡¯s clone could handle only slightly more true spirits than in his phantoms, naturally unable to bear much of the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true power. Otherwise, if Chen Fei¡¯s clone had been here for so long, it wouldn¡¯t have taken until now to sense that something was wrong. If it were Chen Fei¡¯s true self here, he could likely have immediately broken through the illusions with the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit. But whether he broke through or not seemed to make little difference. They were already in this space with nowhere to escape. Whispers continued to echo in Chen Fei¡¯s clone¡¯s ears. The true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword in his sea of consciousness flickered, while in Chen Fei¡¯s true self at the Corpse Cliff Mountain, various illusions appeared before his eyes. Ripples spread across the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Despite the attempt of the flesh-eye¡¯s power to influence Chen Fei through the void, urging his true self to step into the stele. If even the clone could momentarily break through the illusion, how could Chen Fei¡¯s true self possibly be deceived? Moreover, with a void separating them, even though the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele served as a conduit, the power of the flesh-eye was greatly diminished. In the unknown space, Chen Fei¡¯s clone looked up directly at the flesh-eye. ¡°Hum!¡± In Chen Fei¡¯s clone¡¯s soul, it seemed a storm had stirred. He involuntarily took a step back, his breath decreasing significantly. Just now, Chen Fei finally saw the full appearance of this flesh-eye. It really was just an eyeball, with a diameter of over ten meters. Chen Fei¡¯s clone was smaller than even one of its twisted tendrils. The Xuanyuan Sword trembled violently in his sea of consciousness. Chen Fei¡¯s clone used all his strength to control the true spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword, maintaining his consciousness. But Chen Fei knew that he couldn¡¯t hold on like this for long. This flesh-eye didn¡¯t need to do much. Its simple gaze alone made Chen Fei feel like he was losing control of his body. Chen Fei¡¯s clone stepped back with his right foot, using his innate teleportation skill, instantly disappearing in front of the flesh-eye. When he reappeared, Chen Fei¡¯s clone was already in front of the collapsed buildings. While everything else was desolate, the buildings hadn¡¯t turned to dust. In the rotting wood, the maggots saw Chen Fei appear and opened their sharp mouthparts, silently roaring at him. Fourth-Tier beings¡ªthese maggots in the rotting wood had such a realm, which was simply incredible. It seemed Chen Fei¡¯s current clone might not be able to hold on much longer. It wasn¡¯t because of those maggots, but because of the gaze from that flesh-eye just now. Despite the protection of the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit, as mentioned earlier, there was too little soul and thus too little Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit. At this moment, Chen Fei could clearly sense that a contamination had already wrapped around his clone. Completely integrated with the body and the divine palace, if it weren¡¯t for the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s true spirit, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to perceive that he had long been contaminated. Bending down, Chen Fei grabbed two pieces of rotting wood that the maggots hadn¡¯t crawled on. He tried to teleport, but found himself unable to move¡ªthe rotting wood was too heavy. Setting down one piece of wood, Chen Fei disappeared in the next moment, reappearing in front of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Chen Fei threw the rotting wood in his hand into the stone stele and instinctively looked back. In the sky, densely packed flesh-eyes, numbering in the hundreds, filled the sky. These flesh-eyes completely obscured the entire sky, their tendrils swaying in the wind, sending chills down one¡¯s spine. With just one flesh-eye possessing power of fifth order or higher, what kind of place was this with so many flesh-eyes? Why did the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele teleport people to such a bizarre scene? Seemingly aware that Chen Fei¡¯s clone couldn¡¯t leave here at all, these flesh-eyes allowed Chen Fei to do as he pleased, silently watching. A gentle breeze blew, and Chen Fei¡¯s clone turned into ashes, dissipating into nothingness. The Dragon Elephant Stone Stele rippled slightly, then the spiritual light dispersed. At Corpse Cliff Mountain, Chen Fei closed the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele directly. Just like the altar at the Thousand Feathers Alliance, if the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele weren¡¯t strong enough, those flesh-eyes couldn¡¯t have been transported over. Otherwise, the Middle Continent would have truly fallen into its darkest hour right now. Compared to the arrival of the Black Divine, even the Black Divine wasn¡¯t a big deal. After all, now that the Black Divine¡¯s origin was damaged, its strength was only at the fourth order. It would take some time to reach the fifth order. But hundreds of mysterious Fifth-Tier entities, in the Boundless Sea, were capable of challenging even gods. Chen Fei slowly exhaled a breath of relief. The outside world was too dangerous. Chen Fei looked down at the rotting wood at his feet. Trading such a piece of rotting wood for an clone at the initial stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, he wasn¡¯t sure if he had gained or lost. However, for the time being, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t open this Dragon Elephant Stone Stele again. Unless this rotting wood was extremely valuable, forcing Chen Fei to reconsider! A sword shadow appeared in front of Chen Fei, with landscapes and vegetation engraved on its blade¡ªit was the Xuanyuan Sword. A golden light enveloped the three-foot-long rotting wood in front of him. After a moment, the Xuanyuan Sword disappeared, leaving the wood devoid of any strange energy or insect eggs. Chen Fei opened his celestial eye on his forehead and carefully inspected the rotting wood again, finding nothing unusual. He then grabbed it in his hand. Among the collapsed buildings, there were many pieces of rotting wood. Chen Fei selected two that were completely free of insect damage. However, absence of insect damage didn¡¯t necessarily mean high value, as they could naturally be of lower grade, something that Fourth-Tier insects would scorn. Despite this, Chen Fei ultimately chose this kind of wood. What Chen Fei didn¡¯t anticipate was that such small pieces of rotting wood would be so heavy. His clone couldn¡¯t even move them, so he could only choose one in the end. Chen Fei tapped the wood with his hand, eliciting a dull sound. Though called wood, its texture differed greatly from ordinary timber¡ªit had a metallic quality with the luster of jade. In the space by the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, the actual scenery was a barren land as far as the eye could see, completely dried up¡ªa zone devoid of life. Despite the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth, there was always a lingering sense of death that couldn¡¯t be dispelled. In such an environment, for this piece of wood to retain its current state, one can imagine how extraordinary it must have been when its spiritual essence was still intact. Previously, in front of those collapsed buildings, there weren¡¯t many pieces of wood like this, just five or six at most that caught Chen Fei¡¯s eye. This was also why Chen Fei chose it¡ªsometimes, quantity signifies rarity. However, now that the spiritual essence within this spiritual material has completely dissipated, how can it be used? Regardless of any celestial treasures or earthly treasures, the spiritual essence is crucial. Even spiritual treasures used by martial practitioners, if lacking in spiritual essence, are just scrap metal or may even turn to dust. This wood, without its spiritual essence, is still very hard in texture, comparable to ordinary Fourth-Tier lower-grade spiritual materials. But if it¡¯s just that, its value is not great. Chen Fei tried to draw in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and infuse it into the wood, but the wood showed no response. He then infused his own elemental force into it, causing a faint shimmer on the surface of the wood, but that was all, without any further changes. Frowning slightly, Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then activated his talent Endless Regeneration, drawing in the unceasing flow of spiritual energy from the void, and then infused it into the wood. Actually, whether it¡¯s in the Boundless Sea or within the void, the difference in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth isn¡¯t significant; at most, there¡¯s a slight variance in purity. With the infusion of the void¡¯s spiritual energy at this moment, the piece of wood unexpectedly floated up on its own, its surface shimmering with flowing lights. Compared to the fleeting glimmer earlier, several beams of light now repeatedly circulated. Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly, surprised that this wood would react so strongly to the void¡¯s spiritual energy. A faint glow flickered at Chen Fei¡¯s brow as he observed the wood. He noticed that despite the spiritual essence within the wood having long been exhausted, there seemed to be a trend of recovery. However, this trend was very weak. The current response of this piece of wood seemed more like an innate reaction of the spiritual material itself to the void. ¡°To think it would be a spiritual material related to space, but unfortunately, it¡¯s already damaged!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mind flashed with a thought. In the Boundless Sea, almost any spiritual material related to space was controlled by experts at the Sun Moon Realm level, because at that level, they began to attempt to comprehend the power of space. Of course, merely understanding the rules of the Boundless Sea¡¯s space was nothing compared to the intensity of the rules in that unknown space earlier. Even Sun Moon Realm experts would struggle to break through such rules, let alone comprehend them. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and in the next moment, his figure disappeared, entering into the space¡¯s rifts. Within a few steps, he arrived before the thin film of the void. This time, he didn¡¯t need to break through the void film; Chen Fei could already sense the calling of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei lifted the piece of wood in his hand and pressed it against the thin film of the void. With a tremor induced by his innate talents of Teleportation and Endless Regeneration, the wood penetrated into the void. A tremendous force surged forth, but Chen Fei, experienced in such matters, quickly stabilized the wood. As he watched the power of the void press down on the wood, causing more and more flowing lights to shimmer, a smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Initially concerned that the wood might be crushed outright, Chen Fei now realized that to restore some semblance of functionality to this spiritual material, it had to be within the realm of the void. Chapter 824 - Chapter 824: One Sword One Kill Chapter 824: One Sword One Kill Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Time passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei spent most of his time within the gaps of space, restoring the essence of this piece of wood. It had some effect, but it wasn¡¯t exceptionally good. This piece of wood had ultimately been damaged at its core. Now, relying on the void for recovery was purely due to its originally excellent quality. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimate, continuing to cleanse this piece of wood in the void for about a month should reach its limit. After that, even staying in the void would no longer aid in its recovery. After a moment, Chen Fei emerged from the spatial gap. He was still within the mountainous belly of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. In these past few days, no outsiders had come here. Those who sought to learn the Suppressing Dragon Elephant had already arrived here immediately after the departure of the Saint Yan Sect. Xu Pingshan, whom Chen Fei had encountered a few days ago, had indeed come at the right time. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, there would be no one here. During these days of waiting, besides recovering the spiritual materials in his hands, Chen Fei was also somewhat anticipating Xu Pingshan¡¯s intentions. After he had been punched away like that, the other party didn¡¯t harbor any resentment? Under such circumstances, shouldn¡¯t they have called for others to come and seek an explanation? However, after waiting for several days, there was still no sign of Xu Pingshan. Chen Fei wondered if his punch had been too heavy, leaving Xu Pingshan shaken and unable to call upon many friends, or if Xu Pingshan simply didn¡¯t have many friends to call upon. Glancing at the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, Chen Fei then transformed into purple light and soared into the sky. There was no need to worry about the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele being damaged; even if it were severely damaged, it could slowly recover on its own. Moreover, Chen Fei discovered this time that when he operated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant at the Great Completion stage, he could actively assist the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele in its recovery. So, if Chen Fei ever needed to use the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele in the future, he could simply come and restore it. As for the teleportation ability of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, for now, only the Suppressing Dragon Elephant at the Great Completion stage could activate it. As for those flesh and blood eyeballs in the unknown space, they had absolutely no connection to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The fact that the area turned into a barren land for miles around was probably closely related to those flesh and blood eyeballs. Perhaps many years ago, there really was a martial lineage of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant on that peak, but now, it had long faded away with only the collapsed buildings remaining as evidence of its existence. In mid-air, Chen Fei activated the Dream Web, sensing the movements of the monsters. Hundreds of thousands of miles away from the Sacred City, Chen Fei decided that on his way back, he would actively search for monsters. Since he had resolved to find these monsters, he couldn¡¯t simply fly straight back. He needed to broaden his route as much as possible. A day passed with Chen Fei achieving nothing. Those monsters seemed to have vanished without a trace. Half of Chen Fei¡¯s time was spent searching for monsters, while the other half was dedicated to recovering the spiritual materials within the spatial gaps. In the blink of an eye, five days had passed, and Chen Fei had long left the territory of Corpse Cliff Mountain. During these five days, apart from allowing the piece of wood to recover slightly more, he had gained nothing else. This made Chen Fei ponder whether he should change his search method. After all, compared to the places he had searched before, the Middle Continent was truly vast. Within the spatial gaps, Chen Fei grasped the wood while practicing his innate talent, the Divine Blessing, and honing his proficiency in the Purple Sky Stellar Technique and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Fei, who had been half-closed his eyes, suddenly opened them wide, his brow furrowing tightly. Just a moment ago, Chen Fei noticed that both Leixie Tiger and Nie Li¡¯s soul strengths had abruptly dropped significantly, showing signs of severe injury. Chen Fei¡¯s two Monster Kings were his pets, and he could easily perceive their condition. In the Tingfeng Pavilion of Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei¡¯s clone emerged from the secret chamber into the courtyard. The clone, possessing the strength of the Mountain Sea Realm, had dissipated in the unknown place. Chen Fei directly utilized the residual soul fragment left in the Tingfeng Pavilion to form a clone with only the cultivation of the Aperture Tempering realm, using it as a focal point with the Water Source Shadow Technique. With so few soul fragments, this clone¡¯s strength was weakened to the extreme. If Chen Fei¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm clone hadn¡¯t dissipated, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to use the soul fragments from the phantom body to reform a clone. After all, there could only be one clone, especially when a Mountain Sea Realm clone¡¯s strength had been forcibly solidified. If it didn¡¯t dissipate on its own, clones of any other strength level couldn¡¯t be formed. Keeping an extra phantom body in Thousand Geese City unexpectedly proved useful. This Aperture Tempering realm clone¡¯s only purpose was to serve as an anchor, allowing Chen Fei to teleport back when needed. Therefore, it usually stayed in the secret chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion without going anywhere. Its strength was indeed too weak; even a slightly stronger force could easily destroy this clone. Chen Fei¡¯s clone looked ahead and realized that at some point, the formation of Thousand Geese City had already been shattered. He saw Leixie Tiger and Nie Li. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The two Monster Kings were heavily injured at this moment, yet they still charged towards the five dark figures in the sky. However, the vast difference in strength caused Leixie Tiger and Nie Li to be sent flying in an instant. It was only due to their tough hides that they weren¡¯t killed outright. Faced with attacks from a mid-level Mountain Sea Realm cultivator just now, they would have been on the brink of death, unable to move. All five shadows were experts at the mid-level of the Mountain Sea Realm. Zhao Ruizheng was single-handedly contending with two mid-level Mountain Sea Realm opponents, managing to hold his ground for the time being. One of the mid-level Mountain Sea Realm experts was entangled by the two Monster Kings. Despite Leixie Tiger and Nie Li taking continuous beatings, their efforts somewhat prevented this mid-level cultivator from having the spare energy to attack others. Chapter 825 - Chapter 825: One Sword One Kill (2) Chapter 825: One Sword One Kill (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The remaining two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts were barely held back by Tang Shouchang and his team using a small formation, but faced with the overwhelming strength of Zhao Tianyue and the others, their faces turned pale and they seemed on the verge of collapse. Their spiritual souls were already burning; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to withstand the attacks from the mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm. Even with their souls burning, they only had about ten breaths left before someone would die. Once one of them died, the fragile balance would instantly collapse. All the Mountain Sea Realm experts, including Zhao Ruizheng, would die within a very short time. As for everyone residing in Thousand Geese City, including the Primordial Sword Sect, they would all be completely annihilated. There was no time to wait for the arrival of the stewards from the Sacred City, because at this moment in the Sacred City, those who had aligned with the Black Divine had started killing again after a period of calm. Ji Zhanfeng, who had originally stayed outside Jade Spring Valley to wait for opportunities, had already rushed to other places to extinguish fires. As for the Sun Moon Realm experts in the Sacred City, except for one who remained behind, all the rest had rushed out of the Middle Continent. They had sensed a trace of the Black Divine¡¯s aura and were searching with all their might. Inside the Tmgfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei¡¯s clone pointed his right hand like a sword and then tapped his forehead. The figure of the clone began to fade away. Thousands of miles away, Chen Fei suddenly disappeared, entering into the interlayer of space and swiftly traversing at an astonishing speed within it. This kind of speed far exceeded ordinary teleportation, putting extreme pressure on Chen Fei. His talents, Prison Suppression and Adamantine Body both lit up, but in an instant, cracks began to appear on Chen Fei¡¯s body. Utilizing the ability to exchange positions with the Water Source Shapeshifting and supplemented by the talent of Teleportation to achieve a homing effect theoretically had no issues. However, the strain on the caster reached unimaginable levels. The formidable self-healing effect of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant appeared, beginning to repair Chen Fei¡¯s injuries. Besides physical damage, at this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual soul also began to tremble violently. Pushing to the extreme, even breaking limits using the talent of Teleportation caused significant issues with Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual soul. Normally, teleporting once covered less than a hundred miles, at most several consecutive teleports. However, traversing hundreds of thousands of miles continuously within the interlayer of space far exceeded the usual scope of teleportation. The talent of Divine Blessing began to radiate light, and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique also cast a layer of power over his spiritual soul, maintaining stability. In Thousand Geese City, Everyone looked up at the sky, their eyes filled with confusion and despair. Despite many having lower cultivation levels, they could clearly understand the situation unfolding above them. In Thousand Geese City, they were in an absolute disadvantageous position, bordering on a desperate situation. Thousand Geese City was just moments away from being wiped out completely. Escape held no meaning whatsoever because at this moment, the city was enveloped by a formidable array. This array wasn¡¯ t overwhelmingly strong; it could be broken by experts of the Mountain Sea Realm. But now, there were no experts capable of breaking through this array. Any lapse in concentration would immediately cause the fragile situation to collapse. Leixie Tiger¡¯s two front paws were already broken, and a huge gash on his tiger head was just a hair¡¯s breadth away from splitting it open. Nie Li¡¯s tortoise shell had several large holes, with flesh and blood inside already indistinct. Tang Shouchang¡¯s right arm was missing, and he was currently fighting with a knife in his left hand. Ning Baizheng¡¯s demeanor was as delicate as silk, the array revolving around him, and he bore the immense pressure alone. The moon shadow behind Zhao Tianyue had completely shattered by now. Zhao Tianyue¡¯s momentum was the strongest, but like a candle in the wind, it could extinguish at any moment. Zhao Ruizheng glanced around with despair in his eyes. Five dark figures appeared at Thousand Geese City, attacking without a word, their demeanor icy and merciless to the extreme. ¡°Kill!¡± Tang Shouchang¡¯s entire being suddenly surged with energy, his divine palace, spiritual soul, and elemental power all igniting. As he swung his blade down, his enemies might not have understood, but it was certain that Tang Shouchang faced certain death. Zhao Tianyue and Ning Baizheng¡¯s eyes gleamed brightly, also igniting all their powers. ¡°Tang Brother, there¡¯s no need for this!¡± A figure abruptly appeared beside Tang Shouchang. Sensing someone beside him, Tang Shouchang almost instinctively swept his final blow. But soon, Tang Shouchang recognized it was Chen Fei¡¯s presence. When had Chen Fei returned? Facing five mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm opponents, could Chen Fei¡¯s addition buy enough time until the stewards from the Sacred City arrived? Upon seeing Chen Fei suddenly appear, Zhao Tianyue and the others couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved, but the shadow cast by the strength of these dark figures still lingered in their hearts. Chen Fei grabbed Tang Shouchang and, in an instant, sent him several miles away. He also directly suppressed the burning power within Tang Shouchang. Just as Chen Fei completed this action, a dark figure instantly appeared in front of him. Zou Zaoxing¡¯s face was hidden behind black mist as he lifted his Heavenly Steel Blade, enveloping Chen Fei in a sky full of chilling light. Chen Fei¡¯s sudden appearance surprised Zou Zaoxing and the other four, but being in the mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm didn¡¯t change anything. Looking at Chen Fei¡¯s aura, he was clearly not in peak condition, as if he had just endured a fierce battle and even bore injuries. First, they had to eliminate Zhao Tianyue and the three early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts, as well as two demon kings. Then, the three mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts could surround and attack Chen Fei. Everything proceeded methodically, aiming to completely annihilate Thousand Geese City without any surprises. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword hummed, and a majestic sword intent soared into the sky. A roar like that of an ancient giant beast erupted from within Chen Fei¡¯s body. Four stars lit up, and simultaneously, a sword shadow appeared above several divine palaces. Sword Dominates the Galaxy! ¡°Boom!¡± The inferno of blade light formed by the Heavenly Steel Blade was instantly torn apart by the Qianyuan Sword. Before Zou Zaoxing could react, the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade struck him directly. ¡°Hum!¡± In an instant, Zou Zaoxing¡¯s body exploded into a sky full of blood mist. A huge ripple spread out from where Zou Zaoxing had stood before. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing in front of Luo Haiwei. Luo Haiwei¡¯s eyes widened dramatically as he witnessed Zou Zaoxing¡¯s death, sending a powerful shock through his mind. Luo Haiwei didn¡¯t have time to think, his mind couldn¡¯t even react. Because Chen Fei¡¯s speed at this moment was too fast. Before Luo Haiwei could even react, the Qianyuan Sword slashed towards him, and Luo Haiwei only managed to block with his Night Demon Spear. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Boom!¡± Luo Haiwei felt his body tremble, his consciousness starting to blur, and before he knew it, everything in front of him turned pitch black. Where¡­ am I? Luo Haiwei¡¯s last thought flashed through his mind, then everything fell silent. Meanwhile, to onlookers, Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike cut through the Night Demon Spear, and Luo Haiwei¡¯s body shattered like porcelain, blood and flesh violently compressed into a mist of blood. One sword, one kill. A mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert, in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, was as vulnerable as clay chickens and pottery dogs, utterly unable to withstand a single blow. Chapter 826 - Chapter 826: Fleeing in Panic Chapter 826: Fleeing in Panic Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, one could dominate a city or a sect. Even in the Middle Continent, where martial artists were abundant, those who broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm were exceedingly rare, all of them being exceptional talents. Even in a Sacred Land like this, which only accepted talents of exceptional caliber, not all disciples could ultimately break through to the Mountain Sea Realm; they could only guarantee breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Therefore, those in the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm held considerable power even within the Sacred Land, with some of the older disciples holding the status of elders. Yet now, in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, someone in the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm was easily slaughtered, creating an unreal sensation. Not to mention the remaining three shadows, even Zhao Tianyue and others at that moment felt a sense of daze. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was formidable, which had already been evident back at the Ethereal Lake. After all, back then, even in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei could hold his ground and eventually counter-kill a mid-stage fourth-order demon. Having advanced to the middle stage of the Mountain Sea Realm afterward, naturally made him even stronger. But was this strength a bit exaggerated? How could martial artists of the same level not even withstand a single move from him? That was terrifying! ¡°Go!¡± A low shout came from the mouths of the three shadows without any hesitation. They immediately used their Return to Nothing technique, their figures disappearing in an instant, erasing all traces of their presence in the air. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current display of strength, he was more exaggerated than the average late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. There was no chance to fight; they had to run. Seeing the three shadows vanish, Zhao Ruizheng and the others couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief, but more than that, they felt a deep sense of dread. The ability to appear and disappear at will was simply insurmountable. Even though they had just disappeared before their eyes, Zhao Ruizheng couldn¡¯t perceive where they had gone at all. Facing someone like this, regardless of one¡¯s own strength, put them in an extremely passive position. If they can overpower you, they¡¯ll fight; if they can¡¯t, they¡¯ll disappear, leaving you completely helpless. Chen Fei remained silent, choosing not to pursue and kill them, allowing the three to leave. At this moment, there were too many people in Thousand Geese City who had witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s actions. His strength had been fully exposed. If they had further exposed themselves and managed to lock down those in the Return to Nothing state, it would have brought enormous trouble to Chen Fei. Chen Fei naturally wouldn¡¯t have let these few individuals off, but not at that moment. ¡°Thank goodness you came back!¡± As the shadows disappeared, Tang Shouchang¡¯s aura plummeted. Tang Shouchang thought he was truly going to die. Not only him, but the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators in Thousand Geese City, except for Min Yanlu who was out on a mission, were almost all injured or killed that day. Fortunately, at the last moment, Chen Fei appeared. This battle, from beginning to end, actually took a very short time. In battles among the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, when the difference in strength is too great, it ended like this. Five middle-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators¡ªthis strength could be said to have completely overwhelmed Thousand Geese City. Even if Chen Fei was included, on paper, the other side still held a significant advantage. ¡°Let¡¯s heal first.¡± Chen Fei smiled faintly, and everyone descended into the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. They had expected the arrival of the emissaries from the Sacred City shortly after, but it took a full two quarters of an hour before the emissaries from the Sacred City appeared in Thousand Geese City. ¡°You killed two out of five middle-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, and the other three escaped?¡± The emissaries, led by Ji Zhanfeng, paused for a moment upon hearing Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s words. ¡°With the aid of the formation, they were somewhat careless,¡± Chen Fei whispered softly. Compared to earlier, Chen Fei¡¯s aura had diminished significantly now, and the situation didn¡¯t appear much better than Tang Shouchang¡¯s. Although many had witnessed Chen Fei single-handedly defeat two middle-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, due to their lower cultivation realms, they couldn¡¯t grasp the specifics of what had transpired. At this moment, Chen Fei had shown himself to confront two middle-stage cultivators with a desperate struggle, killing them and frightening off the remaining three. ¡°Killing defectors of the Black Divine earns contribution points; you can collect them at the Mission Hall later,¡± Chen Fei explained. Having understood the situation, Ji Zhanfeng and the others didn¡¯t linger but hurriedly left Thousand Geese City. ¡°They seem quite anxious,¡± Zhao Tianyue murmured as he watched Ji Zhanfeng and his group depart. Tang Shouchang and the others nodded in agreement. While Ji Zhanfeng¡¯s demeanor didn¡¯t reveal anything unusual, his deeply unsettled state from within was perceptible. A quarter of an hour later, Tang Shouchang and his companions tended to their wounds and began arrangements to restore Thousand Geese City¡¯s formations. Back in the secluded chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei waved his right hand, revealing two clusters of spiritual essence and two middle-grade spiritual treasures¡ªspoils from the two middle-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators he had just slain. Emerging from Chen Fei¡¯s shadow, a clone absorbed one of the clusters of spiritual essence directly into its body. Originally only at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the clone¡¯s cultivation swiftly ascended. In moments, it reached the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and then smoothly progressed into the Mountain Sea Realm. Half an hour later, the spiritual essence was depleted, and the clone¡¯s strength reverted to the level of a peak early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. Peak early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivation was undoubtedly impressive, but for Chen Fei now, it provided little combat assistance. As Chen Fei continued to advance in his own cultivation at an increasingly rapid pace, the clone could only serve as support, akin to the spatial abilities it displayed when exploring the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele previously. Unless Chen Fei found a higher-level clone technique, this issue would persist. Within the Sacred Land, there existed formidable clone techniques capable of reaching the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, which was quite astonishing but required a vast amount of contribution points. Compared to other top-tier inheritances, it was much more expensive. Currently, Chen Fei¡¯s greatest shortages were contribution points and money, leaving him no spare resources to acquire advanced clone techniques. Without the assistance of the Myriad Clone, perfecting such a clone technique would take several years of dedicated effort. ¡°Let it be,¡± Chen Fei said as his clone dispersed. He then infused the other cluster of spiritual essence into his Qianyuan Sword. At this moment, Chen Fei was eager to possess a top-grade spiritual treasure. The Dream Shadow Stone was also an option, but Chen Fei¡¯s primary combat weapon was the Qianyuan Sword, so there was no reason to prioritize enhancing the Dream Shadow Stone. Moreover, the main ability of the Dream Shadow Stone was not for combat but rather as a form of assistance. Chen Fei grasped the Heavenly Steel Blade and the Night Demon Spear, giving them a slight shake. In an instant, the entire secret chamber was filled with top-grade elemental stones and various spiritual materials and elixirs. Although his wealth as a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator was not comparable to those in the later stages, it was already quite substantial. Additionally, the two middle-grade spiritual treasures could be directly sold in the bustling markets of Green Cloud Market. With a clear origin, there was no need to hide anything. An hour later, all the spiritual materials and top-grade elemental stones in the secret chamber had been sorted and organized. With over ten thousand top-grade elemental stones, Chen Fei could exchange them for about four stalks of Myriad Bamboo. The other spiritual materials and elixirs, which he didn¡¯t need, were worth nearly as much as ten thousand top-grade elemental stones and could fetch about two more stalks of Myriad Bamboo. As for the techniques and jade slips, there were no surprises. Even the techniques and jade slips collected by Duan Suizhi, a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, didn¡¯t impress Chen Fei. While the possibility of higher-level techniques appearing in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t be ruled out, the probability was low. The wealth of two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t only exchange for a few stalks of Myriad Bamboo; the real value lay in their middle-grade spiritual treasures. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, if he sold the Heavenly Steel Blade and the Night Demon Spear normally, the top-grade elemental stones obtained could buy about ten more stalks of Myriad Bamboo. Adding it all up, that would make sixteen stalks. In addition to the ten Myriad Clones Chen Fei had accumulated, if he used them all to their limits on talent Divine Blessing, he should be able to master the skill from its basic proficiency to its full completion. Even if he couldn¡¯t achieve perfection in the end, he would only be short by one or two Myriad Clones. ¡°Still not enough. Duan Suizhi¡¯s Bird Cloud Blade isn¡¯t easy to sell these days, and middle-grade spiritual treasures are a bit too conspicuous!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered. The situation in the Sacred City was tense now. Thousand Geese City was just an ordinary force and couldn¡¯t pinpoint the specific reasons, but speculations in the past might have been due to the Black Divine¡¯s influence. The whereabouts of the Black Divine¡¯s true body had yet to be discovered, causing increasing anxiety among the Sun Moon Realm cultivators in the Sacred City. After all, as time dragged on, it would eventually lead to the Black Divine¡¯s restoration to the Fifth-Tier. At that point, instead of the Sun Moon Realm cultivators hunting down the Black Divine, it would be the Black Divine turning the tables, systematically killing the Sun Moon Realm cultivators and Monster Emperors. In such a scenario, all Fifth-Tier powers in the Boundless Sea would need to band together for any semblance of safety. Therefore, now was the golden opportunity to slay the Black Divine; if missed, there might not be another chance. Chen Fei waved his hand, stowing away the Heavenly Steel Blade and the Night Demon Spear. With a step forward, he disappeared from the secret chamber. Those three defectors of the Black Divine from earlier had been allowed to live too long; it was time to send them on their way! Several thousand miles away, Ji Zhanfeng and his companions were sorting through information, preparing to report to their superiors. Each of those defectors of the Black Divine had hidden themselves extremely securely. However, this was still the Sacred City, and any disturbance under their noses would inevitably leave some traces. Now, these traces needed to be verified by even stronger individuals within the Sacred Land. Once confirmed, swift and decisive measures would be taken, much like what had been done with those three defectors of the Black Divine previously. ¡°That Chen Fei from Thousand Geese City seems to be unusually strong, and he¡¯s growing very fast,¡± Wu Zhankun murmured softly. Ji Zhanfeng was inputting information into a jade slip and paused slightly at Wu Zhankun¡¯s words. Joining the Black Divine might grant insights into techniques, that much was confirmed within the Black Divine Barrier at the Ethereal Lake. Though Wu Zhankun didn¡¯t elaborate, his implication was clear. With such formidable strength and rapid advancement in realms, it aligned closely with the traits of those who had defected to the Black Divine. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°All of them from Thousand Geese City are seriously injured, with a few almost slipping from the Mountain Sea Realm, and they¡¯ve even killed two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators.¡± Ji Zhanfeng shook his head, dismissing Wu Zhankun¡¯s speculation. The injuries in Thousand Geese City could be explained, and with proper recovery, they could bounce back. But killing two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators and causing such a stir¡ª it was hard to justify. If Chen Fei truly was a defector of the Black Divine, what was his motive? Was he trying to draw their attention? Wu Zhankun nodded silently, not pressing further. His doubts were just that¡ª doubts. Chapter 827 - Chapter 827: Massacre Chapter 827: Massacre Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Sacred City now, they had all the information on the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators in their hands. If anyone¡¯s cultivation realm had an unusual breakthrough, they were targeted for intensive monitoring. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just any breakthrough that raised suspicions. Rather, if you made consecutive breakthroughs in a short period, what was once acceptable suddenly became problematic. In the turmoil caused by Black Divine loyalists seeking refuge in the Sacred City, even slight suspicion was enough to prompt action. In chaotic times, severe measures were deemed necessary! Two hundred miles outside of Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei had stood in the gap between voids, gazing at the city ahead. Profound Cloud City, a much stronger force than Thousand Geese City, bore some resemblance as several sects were united within it. According to the information Chen Fei had obtained, Profound Cloud City had five individuals in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, four in the mid-stage, with two of them on the verge of breaking through to the late stage with six Divine Palaces. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the markers for the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique were currently within Profound Cloud City. The reason Chen Fei had dared to let the three shadowy figures go before was because he had marked them with the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. As a top-tier technique, and to some extent, even comparable to the orthodox techniques of the Sacred City, the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique excels in dream entry and tracking. The three shadowy figures, all in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, did not notice anything unusual about themselves. The return to ruins bestowed by the Black Divine did temporarily disrupt the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique¡¯s awareness of these three individuals. However, unless they remained indefinitely within spatial crevices, Chen Fei would eventually sense them. The formation of Profound Cloud City flickered for a moment, then dimmed. Maintaining such a formation consumes a tremendous amount of elemental stones. It¡¯s impossible to keep it active indefinitely, even for top sects, due to the strain on resources. Upon sensing signs of battle over two hundred miles away, Profound Cloud City activated its formation to prevent any attacks from Black Divine loyalists seeking refuge there. However, the reality was that while the formation was active, it could shield outsiders from perception but also prevented seeing the true situation within Profound Cloud City. Chen Fei glanced up slightly and strode towards Profound Cloud City. Inside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Profound Cloud City, Qiu Haifan and his group looked grave, each of them silent. Profound Cloud City publicly claimed to have four individuals in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, but in truth, there was one in the early stage as well. Recently, this individual had absorbed insights from the Black Divine¡¯s technique and made a breakthrough. But now, Profound Cloud City was left with only three individuals in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, as two had been slain in Thousand Geese City not long ago. ¡°That person is definitely abnormal. They were all in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, how could he be so strong?¡± Zhong Qixue said with a bitter tone. Recalling the scene from before, Zhong Qixue¡¯s heart still trembled. They were all in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, and Zhong Qixue¡¯s strength was not much different from that of Luo Haiwei and the others who were killed. Ultimately, Luo Haiwei and his companions were each slain by Chen Fei of Thousand Geese City with a single stroke. If Zhong Qixue had been there, the outcome likely wouldn¡¯t have been any different. Faced with someone who could casually decide their life and death, no one could remain unaffected. ¡°He must be a prodigy, but now he¡¯s already a mortal enemy to our Profound Cloud City. We will have to kill him sooner or later!¡± Qiu Haifan said in a firm voice. Normally, Black Divine loyalists could not sense each other, to prevent one capture from leading to a cascade of arrests. However, when Black Divine loyalists engaged in combat, especially when one of them was about to be slain, there was still some sense of connection. This was the reminder from the Black Divine¡¯s insignia: these were your own people. Usually, at such times, the person about to strike would stop. The Black Divine loyalists, seemingly unchanging in their cunning, always prioritized their self-interest, but the underlying logic of their souls had long been altered. Their top priority was always the benefit of the Black Divine. Anything detrimental to his interests would instinctively make them withdraw, yet they wouldn¡¯t perceive any wrongdoing. ¡°Brother Luo and Brother Zou are dead. This is a flaw. We must fake their deaths outside the Sacred City,¡± Xing Bosi whispered. ¡°Follow the plan we laid out earlier. It should deceive the stewards of the Sacred City!¡± Zhong Qixue remarked. Before the attack on Thousand Geese City, they had made many preparations to prevent any mishaps, though they hadn¡¯t expected to actually use them. ¡°Don¡¯t be disheartened, everyone. Even if Chen Fei is a prodigy, he still needs sufficient time to grow. With the Black Divine¡¯s blessings, surpassing him is inevitable,¡± Qiu Haifan said, looking around at the others. ¡°Once one of us breaks through to the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, we can directly attack Thousand Geese City again. Or we can lie low for a while and send both late-stage cultivators together. What can Chen Fei use to withstand us then?¡± he exclaimed. Xing Bosi and the others glanced at each other and nodded slightly. Following the Black Divine meant counting on this rapid pace of progress in cultivation! Of course, their ultimate bet was on the future of the Boundless Sea, belonging to the Black Divine, not those of the Sacred City. ¡°According to the plan, we¡¯ll first arrange the deaths of Brother Luo and Brother Zou¡­¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Boom! Just as Qiu Haifan was about to proceed with arranging the matter, a deafening explosion resounded, causing the entire City Lord¡¯s Mansion to violently tremble. Qiu Haifan and the others¡¯ expressions changed abruptly. They instinctively turned their heads towards the southeast direction, where a sword suddenly plunged into the formation of the mansion. A hand followed, gripping the edge of the formation and forcefully pulling outward. Crack! Crack! Crack! The formation emitted a metallic twisting sound. The Golden Light Formation was renowned for its strength. Chapter 828 - Chapter 828: Massacre (2) Chapter 828: Massacre (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bam!¡± In the next moment, as the hand tore through, the Golden Light Formation shattered instantly, revealing a figure in their eyes. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Upon seeing the figure, Zhong Qixue¡¯s voice involuntarily raised, and his body trembled uncontrollably. Despite Qiu Haifan¡¯s earlier reassurances to everyone, facing Chen Fei again, Zhong Qixue couldn¡¯t help but recall the past scene, which had become a haunting memory for him. ¡°You¡¯re all here. That saves me the trouble of searching!¡± Chen Fei looked at Qiu Haifan and the others, a cold smile playing on his face as he manipulated the formation disk in his hand, enveloping the City City Lord¡¯s Manor with a powerful array. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s momentum surged like a landslide and tsunami, instantly filling the entire City Lord¡¯s Manor. Four stars of Seven Star Illumination Technique, Sword Dominates the Galaxy, Soul Ignition! Illusory flames burned on Chen Fei¡¯s body, as he unleashed his full power to deal with these few people, much like when he had slain Duan Suizhi. ¡°Kill him, or we¡¯ll all die!¡± Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s overwhelming aura that seemed to crush heaven and earth, Qiu Haifan roared hoarsely. At this point, questioning how Chen Fei had tracked them here was meaningless. But if they didn¡¯t kill Chen Fei today, once he divulged their allegiance to the Black Divine to the Sacred City, they would all face death. Their only way out was to permanently leave Chen Fei here! Dead men tell no tales! Xing Bosi and the others instantly ignited their souls, invoking secret techniques, and charged towards Chen Fei. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword emitted a sharp sound as Chen Fei took a step forward and disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. Qiu Haifan and the others widened their eyes slightly. Even if their speed couldn¡¯t keep up, they shouldn¡¯t have completely lost sight of him. Even at the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, they couldn¡¯t match his speed, but they should at least be able to trace his trajectory, not like now, leaving no trace. Return to Nothing? Is Chen Fei also a follower of the Black Divine? Countless thoughts raced through Qiu Haifan¡¯s mind in an instant. But the next moment, Chen Fei appeared behind You Chaohong and swung the Qianyuan Sword. You Chaohong, at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, naturally lagged behind Qiu Haifan and the others in speed, thus falling behind. You Chaohong hadn¡¯t expected Chen Fei to suddenly appear behind him in an instant. In the state of Return to Nothing, his speed was severely affected. So this isn¡¯t Return to Nothing, but Teleportation? Or some other power? You Chaohong¡¯s soul trembled violently, an instinctive reaction when facing a deadly threat. Years of cultivation had sharpened You Chaohong¡¯s reflexes immensely. The Purple Mist Sword in his hand instantly intercepted in front of him, and a Black Tortoise phantom appeared behind him, enveloping his body. In the entire Profound Cloud City, You Chaohong¡¯s cultivation was certainly not the highest, but in terms of defense, he considered himself stronger than Qiu Haifan and the others. Especially after comprehending the essence of the Black Tortoise Art through insights from the Black Divine¡¯s techniques, You Chaohong¡¯s defense had been significantly enhanced. With enough elixirs, You Chaohong was confident that within a few months, he could advance to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. By then, ordinary mid-stage cultivators wouldn¡¯t be able to break through his defense. At this moment, although You Chaohong had not yet broken through, Chen Fei¡¯s momentum still terrified him. But as long as he could block one sword strike, Qiu Haifan and the others could catch up. Thinking of this, You Chaohong¡¯s face turned red, his blood and energy reversed, and relying on secret techniques, he further fortified his defense, making the Black Tortoise on his body almost solid as substance. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword slashed through, shattering the Black Tortoise phantom with a resounding crash. You Chaohong¡¯s Purple Mist Sword, upon being touched by the edge of the Qianyuan Sword, disintegrated directly, unable to offer even the slightest resistance. Wide-eyed, You Chaohong watched helplessly as the sword light cut through. From the top of You Chaohong¡¯s head, the edge of the Qianyuan Sword descended all the way down, slicing through his entire body. You Chaohong¡¯s body froze in place, staring in horror at Chen Fei. In the next moment, he exploded into a mist of blood. The entire City Lord¡¯s Manor shook violently. Chen Fei, expressionless after dispatching You Chaohong, moved swiftly to another early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. The Qianyuan Sword thrust out. Wei Guangyu widened his eyes, forcibly activating Return to Nothing, and his figure vanished abruptly. ¡°Boom!¡± Thunder roared, resonating through the Dream Web. Amidst the roaring thunderpool, Wei Guangyu was directly blasted out of his Return to Nothing state. ¡°Save me!¡± Wei Guangyu trembled all over, desperately retreating, but as fast as he retreated, Chen Fei¡¯s attacks were faster. The Purple Sky Stellar Technique, infused with thunderous power, naturally emphasized attack speed. Coupled with Teleportation integrated into Sword Dominates the Galaxy, Chen Fei¡¯s speed of attack had been significantly enhanced. Even cultivators in the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t evade Chen Fei¡¯s attacks, let alone those in the early stages. ¡°Boom!¡± Another explosion rang out, and Wei Guangyu turned into a cloud of blood, dispersing all around. ¡°Ah, just die!¡± At this moment, Qiu Haifan and his two companions finally arrived in front of Chen Fei. They surrounded him, completely blocking his path. Chen Fei raised his head slightly, teleported again, and appeared in front of two other early-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, sweeping out with the Qianyuan Sword. Return to Nothing was useless; the two could only desperately block the blades in front of them. ¡°Clang!¡± The distorted sound of metal collision echoed as two lower-grade spiritual treasures were shattered in an instant, their bodies turning into mists of blood. ¡°Come at us! If you have the guts, come straight at us! Dodging all the time, what kind of skill is that!¡± Zhong Qixue¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot. In this moment, it seemed he had forgotten his fear of Chen Fei. Or perhaps, his fear ran deeper, but in the face of death, he no longer cared. ¡°Come on!¡± Chen Fei lifted his eyelids slightly, extending his right hand and gesturing towards Zhong Qixue and his two companions, beckoning them to come. ¡°Kill!¡± Qiu Haifan and his two companions¡¯ momentum continued to rise. Under the threat of death, their combat power reached unprecedented peaks. Each of their primary cultivation techniques, in this dire situation, seemed to subtly break through, elevating to another level. If they could survive this battle, their realms would surely advance further. ¡°Clang!¡± Three middle-grade spiritual treasures struck the body of the Qianyuan Sword simultaneously, creating a massive ripple that shook the surrounding formation. In this desperate situation, Qiu Haifan and his companions achieved an unprecedented unity of mind and intent. Their auras and energies faintly intertwined, their attacks overlapping seamlessly. It was as if their powers merged into one, enhancing their combined attack to its utmost. However, Chen Fei, wielding the Qianyuan Sword, remained unmoved. His arm holding the sword didn¡¯t tremble, and his posture remained upright. Despite Qiu Haifan and his companions reaching their peak attack, they couldn¡¯t even shake Chen Fei once. ¡°Like this, you can¡¯t kill me!¡± Chen Fei looked at Qiu Haifan and his companions. The talents of Prison Suppression and Adamantine Body shone brightly, yet Sword Dominates the Galaxy¡¯s damage reduction limit remained untouched. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant rumbled mightily, forcibly refining the attacks of the three into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei¡¯s already formidable aura surged once more, solidifying as if becoming substance, pressing down upon Qiu Haifan and his companions. They were overwhelmed, their expressions turning drastically pale. Chen Fei subtly adjusted his grip on the sword hilt, causing the spiritual treasures of Qiu Haifan and his companions to instantly shatter. Amidst the thunderous roar, the Qianyuan Sword transformed into purple thunder, slashing towards the three. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Without time to defend, let alone evade backwards, Qiu Haifan and his companions could only see thunder roaring towards them, engulfing them completely. Fear, panic, and despair filled the eyes of Qiu Haifan and his companions. ¡°Boom!¡± The formation array trembled violently as if it would rupture the next moment. In front of Chen Fei, Qiu Haifan and his companions were sent flying backward. In mid-air, their bodies shattered, then exploded into mists of blood.. Chapter 829 - Chapter 829: Sir, Times Have Changed Chapter 829: Sir, Times Have Changed Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei looked around at the seven Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. In just a few breaths¡¯ time, he had slain them all. This was the result of a huge disparity in strength. Even though they were all in the same Mountain Sea Realm, it was still like this. Chen Fei had accumulated too many talents, totaling six in all. According to the sect¡¯s martial arts teachings, even the most outstanding prodigies among them, reaching the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, only had five talents. Chen Fei¡¯s current talents have already exceeded even the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. Moreover, each of Chen Fei¡¯s talents was of high quality. Besides the newly acquired talent of Divine Blessing, the others had all been cultivated to a state of Great Completion. In this situation, who in the same realm could compete with Chen Fei? Chen Fei waved his hand, and seven clusters of spiritual essence appeared, along with seven slightly damaged spiritual treasures. The problem with the middle-grade spiritual treasures wasn¡¯t significant; under the strike of the Qianyuan Sword, their spirituality merely diminished slightly. As for the fourth-grade low-grade spiritual treasures, being forcefully slashed by the Qianyuan Sword, they even showed faint cracks. It can be imagined how powerful Chen Fei¡¯s attacks were, reaching a level where even spiritual treasures couldn¡¯t withstand them. Putting everything away into his sleeves, Chen Fei retracted his formation. Just as he was about to leave, his footsteps suddenly hesitated. ¡°So there¡¯s still this kind of strange technique!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from the spot. Within the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, all traces of Chen Fei¡¯s aura and soul imprint vanished into thin air. When Chen Fei reappeared, he was already in a courtyard within Profound Cloud City. People lived in the courtyard, but the strongest among them was only at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With a wave of Chen Fei¡¯s hand, everyone immediately fell unconscious. Chen Fei entered a house where servants lived. With a light tap of his right foot, several ripples flashed across the ground. Accompanied by the sound of a breaking formation, a wooden box leaped out and flew wildly outward. Chen Fei extended his right hand forward, and with a great force, the wooden box was dragged back into his palm. ¡°Have mercy, don¡¯t kill me, I¡¯ll do anything¡­¡± The terrified voice of Qu Haifan rang out, but before he could finish speaking, Chen Fei exerted a slight force. The entire wooden box suddenly exploded into dust, falling through Chen Fei¡¯s fingers. Zhong Qixue and the others were all dead, but Qu Haifan unexpectedly had a contingency plan. This was his soul fragment, a kind of clone, which could be considered as a backup, but it would only activate after the main soul dissipated. When Chen Fei was in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion earlier, he sensed an anomaly in Qu Haifan¡¯s soul and upon closer inspection, identified Qu Haifan¡¯s issue. It must be said that this technique was quite effective for life preservation, although it certainly had other drawbacks. However, for many who sought contingencies, it was a viable choice. It¡¯s just a pity that Qu Haifan encountered Chen Fei. Having cultivated the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei was extremely sensitive to subtle fluctuations like this, which enabled him to detect something amiss. Otherwise, Qu Haifan might have actually managed to escape. Though Chen Fei wasn¡¯t afraid, having such potential threats lurking was still a concern. One never knew when it might suddenly become a fatal blow. Chen Fei employed his Illusionary Form technique, disappearing within Profound Cloud City. Based on the recent speed of the city¡¯s stewards, it would take at least another quarter of an hour for them to arrive here. Chen Fei had ample time to leave. As for scavenging Profound Cloud City, any more valuable spiritual herbs or pills would only be found among the spiritual treasures of the Mountain Sea Realm. After all, no matter how secure elsewhere might seem, it wouldn¡¯t bring peace of mind like having them on oneself. With the capacity of spiritual treasures, even low-grade ones could hold a great deal, so there was no worry about carrying too much. Chen Fei appeared dozens of miles outside Profound Cloud City and activated a formation he had set up. In the next moment, dark clouds gathered over the entire sky of Profound Cloud City, shaking the spiritual energy of the surrounding area for tens of miles. Such commotion immediately caught the attention of nearby forces, who quickly relayed the information to the stewards of the Sacred City. Recently, with the Black Divine loyalists attacking everywhere, people were on edge. At the slightest disturbance, they sought to report to the stewards of the Sacred City. In Profound Cloud City, many people stared blankly at the unusual phenomenon in the sky. The battle in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion had ended too swiftly, obscured by formations, leaving many unaware that all the Mountain Sea Realm experts of Profound Cloud City had been slain. Only the core members of the few influential forces in the Mountain Sea Realm noticed their ancestral soul tokens shattered. Among these forces, not all disciples had joined the Black Divine¡¯s faction; only some peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts had sided with the Black Divine. Unlike Spring Jade Valley, where outsiders were not allowed, Profound Cloud City housed a large number of ordinary people, similar to Thousand Geese City. Chen Fei planned to leave these peak Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts who had joined the Black Divine¡¯s faction for the stewards of the Sacred City. Perhaps the Sacred City could use them to uncover more Black Divine loyalists. It had been challenging, but within the Sacred City, with its myriad miraculous techniques and methods, achieving this had not seemed impossible. The chaos in the Sacred City offered no benefit to Chen Fei; he had hoped for stability to have enough time to grow. Setting aside the current turmoil in Profound Cloud City, once Chen Fei returned to Thousand Geese City, he had begun sorting through Qu Haifan and his companions¡¯ collections. Leaving aside other spiritual herbs, pills, and high-grade elemental stones for now. On the way back, Chen Fei had briefly inspected seven spiritual treasures. If these seven spiritual treasures could be successfully sold, Chen Fei would have been able to obtain around eighty thousand high-grade elemental stones. This would have directly translated to twenty strands of Myriad Bamboo! However, these seven spiritual treasures had a problem¡ªthey had been acquired through assassination. Unlike the two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts Chen Fei had openly defeated in Thousand Geese City earlier, where he could trade their possessions without issue. But these seven spiritual treasures had been obtained through covert means. Chen Fei could have slowly used the power of the void to erase the imprints left on the treasures, but if he had casually taken them to the Green Cloud Market, he would likely have attracted immediate attention. It hadn¡¯t been that people in Green Cloud Market were greedy for wealth, but if you suddenly sold so many spiritual treasures at once, it would have inevitably been suspected that they were obtained through violent means. Although Chen Fei could have split the sales among several shops, there was still inherent risk. Facing the current threat of the Black Divine, the vast majority of Mountain Sea Realm experts were within the Sacred City, with very few roaming outside. If you were to display so many spiritual treasures, people would inevitably associate you with being a follower of the Black Divine. Back in the day, before the Black Divine¡¯s rise, Chen Fei could have easily traveled to multiple cities and sold off these treasures without much trouble. He could have even sold them in markets that didn¡¯t inquire too deeply about their origins. If someone targeted Chen Fei¡¯s wealth, perhaps he could have made another fortune. But times had changed. Facing the threat of the Black Divine, unity prevailed among many. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t suppress his aura now, and his soul imprint couldn¡¯t be altered. Relying on disguises or similar methods, even slowly making moves in Green Cloud Market, was no longer feasible. ¡°In the techniques exchanged in the Sacred Land, there are a few similar to breath-concealing techniques, but their effects are weak. At most, they can conceal the aura of one or two Divine Palaces.¡± Chen Fei frowned. Concealing the aura of just one or two Divine Palaces would require reaching the state of Great Completion. Even if Chen Fei broke through to the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm, he might still struggle to fully conceal his presence. While such techniques weren¡¯t entirely useless, they offered too little value for Chen Fei. With a wave of his hand, the secret chamber instantly filled with various spiritual herbs, pills, and high-grade elemental stones, creating a dazzling sight. Nowadays, selling some spiritual herbs and pills was the only way to avoid drawing too much attention. After all, acquiring spiritual herbs and pills didn¡¯t necessarily involve killing and plundering. In the current deserted state of other regions on the Middle Continent, finding spiritual herbs wasn¡¯t particularly difficult. First, Chen Fei allocated seven clusters of spiritual essence to several spiritual treasures according to their importance, primarily to the Qianyuan Sword. Depending on their significance, the distribution of spiritual essence naturally varied. Currently, the most important spiritual treasures for Chen Fei were the Qianyuan Sword, the Concealment Bell, the Shadow Lock Bow, followed by the Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant and the Dream Shadow Stone. The Astonishing Spirit Jade Pendant was a precautionary measure, and he would only allocate extra spiritual essence to the Dream Shadow Stone if there were leftovers. Half an hour later, the entire room filled with spiritual herbs and pills had disappeared without a trace, stored away inside the Qianyuan Sword by Chen Fei. He harvested around forty thousand high-grade elemental stones, with the vast majority coming from three mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts. The quantity was less than Chen Fei had initially imagined, but considering these were all followers of the Black Divine, they likely had spent considerable high-grade elemental stones on their cultivation recently due to insights gained from their techniques. The estimated value of the unused spiritual herbs was around seventeen thousand high-grade elemental stones. With these high-grade elemental stones plus the spiritual herbs, Chen Fei could exchange them for fourteen strands of Myriad Bamboo. If the seven spiritual treasures could be successfully sold, this would increase to thirty-four strands of Myriad Bamboo. Coupled with the earlier harvest from Luo Haiwei, the two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts he had killed, Chen Fei could already push his Divine Blessing talent to the state of Great Completion. Previously at the Ethereal Lake, Chen Fei had also left behind plenty of cultivation pills, enough to forge a Divine Palace. In other words, if he could sell off what he had on hand, Chen Fei could immediately achieve six Divine Palaces, reaching the pinnacle of the mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts raced. With this pace of cultivation, he was progressing faster than he had in the early days of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. If this news got out, it would be simply unbelievable. Even those who had aligned with the Black Divine couldn¡¯t possibly achieve such progress. It wasn¡¯t that the Black Divine couldn¡¯t do it; rather, without sufficient merit, the Black Divine wouldn¡¯t just impart insights into their techniques. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s emotions calmed. However, would consecutive breakthroughs in such a short period of time be too conspicuous in the eyes of the stewards of the Sacred City? When the time came, would he explain the reason behind the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique? Certainly, records of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique existed in the major Sacred Lands, influenced by the lasting impression left by the Dream Shadow Master in the past. Chen Fei¡¯s main concern was that if the stewards of the Sacred City detected anything awry, they might deploy Sun Moon Realm experts to capture him directly. If those Sun Moon Realm experts possessed methods to probe followers of the Black Divine, the Black Divine¡¯s insignia in Chen Fei¡¯s possession would not just be a liability but also a significant risk. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yet, if Chen Fei had voluntarily discarded the Black Divine¡¯s insignia, he wouldn¡¯t be able to discern who among them were followers of the Black Divine in the future. Furrowing his brow slightly, Chen Fei pondered the drawbacks of each approach. ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s been any news about the tasks previously posted in the Mission Hall!¡± Shaking his head to clear his mind of distractions, Chen Fei retrieved a jade slip. This jade slip came from Qu Haifan and contained a technique for separating divine souls, the only inheritance among their collections that had piqued Chen Fei¡¯s interest. Chapter 830 - Chapter 830: Breaking the Limit Chapter 830: Breaking the Limit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Soul Separation Technique! Divide the soul with malevolent energy, where one part of the soul sank into slumber, serving as a fallback. Meanwhile, the main soul, under the Soul Separation Technique, absorbed the essence of the Mountain Sea Realm to mend its missing parts. Since it required absorbing the essence of the Mountain Sea Realm, this technique also included a method to extract spiritual essence, somewhat akin to the Slaughter Spirit Technique but more focused on the soul. An hour later, Chen Fei had finished reading the Soul Separation Technique, his eyes filled with contemplation. It must be said that this Soul Separation Technique took a different path by preserving part of the soul, providing a chance for a comeback if unforeseen events occurred. However, this technique was not without its flaws, which were quite apparent ¡ªspecifically, the injuries to the main soul after division. Although these injuries could be supplemented with essence from other realms, such supplementation could not fully repair the main soul, leaving it with lingering imperfections. Cultivating the soul was paramount in the Mountain Sea Realm; imperfections implied a loss of foundation and posed significant obstacles to cultivation. Breaking through the barrier, the difficulty would be several times that of others. Unless there was no hope ahead, ordinary practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm would never do such a thing. Chen Fei suspected Qu Haifan had practiced the Soul Separation Technique long ago, but encountered the descent of the Black Divine and subsequently joined the Black Divine¡¯s camp directly. With insights gained from the Black Divine¡¯s techniques, one could indeed compensate for the deficiencies caused by the Soul Separation Technique. ¡°For me, this technique is useless.¡± Chen Fei had alternatives; even with a flawed main soul, relying on the Great Completion level Purple Sky Stellar Technique could still break through to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, Chen Fei¡¯s goal was not just to reach the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. The Sun Moon Realm was where Chen Fei aimed to step into. Once the main soul was flawed, no matter how far one cultivated the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, it would be impossible to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. It could be said that any flaw on the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm would infinitely magnify during the breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm, ultimately becoming the reason for failure. ¡°Dividing the soul is impossible, but using spiritual essence to strengthen the soul, that method is quite suitable for creating clones.¡± The limit of the clone¡¯s strength was stuck at the level of the three Divine Palaces, with a crucial point being the weakness of the clone¡¯s divine soul. With a weak divine soul, one couldn¡¯t control more Divine Palaces and naturally couldn¡¯t elevate further. However, the secret technique within the Soul Separation Technique provided a good solution to this problem. ¡°Fuse!¡± ¡°New technique discovered, Water Source Separation Shadow Technique!¡± ¡°Simplification!¡± ¡°Simplifying Water Source Separation Shadow Technique¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Water Source Separation Shadow Technique ->¡ö Water Source Shadow Technique!¡± On the interface, proficiency in the Water Source Shadow Technique reached mastery level, clearly indicating a significant advancement in this clone technique, exceeding Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. Only with such fusion functionality on the interface could Chen Fei integrate multiple techniques seamlessly. Otherwise, despite gaining many inheritances, he could only choose one to study. This method allowed him to directly merge suitable techniques. Moreover, previous studies wouldn¡¯t go to waste. ¡°The divine soul of the clone can only reach half of the main soul¡¯s strength, meaning the limiting factor for the clone¡¯s strength has shifted from techniques to my own realm.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression flickered slightly, considering the combined factors of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Purple Sky Stellar Technique, and talent Divine Blessings. In truth, Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul was much stronger than those at the same level in the Mountain Sea Realm. Estimating roughly, once Chen Fei¡¯s realm reached six Divine Palaces and the Water Source Shadow Technique was mastered to Great Completion, his clone could use spiritual essence to advance to controlling four Divine Palaces. Once Chen Fei broke through to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, his clone would have a chance to reach the later stages of that realm. ¡°The clone can¡¯t surpass the true self, but many limitations are also lifted.¡± However, this method of supplementing the divine soul with spiritual essence probably could only be used within the Mountain Sea Realm. As for what cultivation in the Sun Moon Realm entailed, Chen Fei had only vague guesses. Ensuring his clone could potentially reach the Sun Moon Realm in the future would require far more than just the Water Source Shadow Technique. Yet, considering Chen Fei hadn¡¯t even reached the Sun Moon Realm himself, contemplating his clone¡¯s potential in that realm seemed premature. Three days later, Chen Fei appeared in the Green Cloud Market. Using the power of the void, Chen Fei had already erased all the imprints on the spiritual treasures of Qu Haifan and his group. However, today Chen Fei wasn¡¯t here to sell those spiritual treasures but to dispose of the two medium-grade spiritual treasures belonging to Luo Haiwei. Inside the shop, the shopkeeper warmly welcomed Chen Fei. However, when Chen Fei brought out the Heavenly Steel Blade and Night Demon Spear, despite the shopkeeper¡¯s continued hospitality, Chen Fei sensed a subtle change in the shopkeeper¡¯s expression. There was no rule stating that a practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm could only possess one spiritual treasure, but even with multiple treasures, each usually served a different function. Both the Heavenly Steel Blade and the Night Demon Spear were clearly main battle spiritual treasures, obviously acquired from other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I come from Thousand Geese City. These were obtained after I killed Black Divine Cultivators,¡± Chen Fei said softly with a smile. The shopkeeper was momentarily surprised, but then, recalling recent news, his expression relaxed. Compared to other cities attacked by those who joined the Black Divine¡¯s faction, Thousand Geese City was one of the few with relatively minor losses and where two attackers were immediately slain. Therefore, as soon as Chen Fei mentioned this, the shopkeeper quickly recalled. With the origins of the two medium-grade spiritual treasures clarified, there was no need for further concern. As for whether Chen Fei was lying, such matters could easily be verified, as true followers of the Black Divine wouldn¡¯t risk their lives over such things. Half an hour later, Chen Fei left the shop. He had sold both medium-grade spiritual treasures, along with unused spiritual materials and elixirs, all to the shop. This included the spiritual materials obtained from slaying Qu Haifan¡¯s group of seven, which were also sold. There was no set standard for how many spiritual materials and elixirs should accompany medium-grade spiritual treasures in the mid-level of the Mountain Sea Realm. The wealth of these followers of the Black Divine actually matched their status. Therefore, the shopkeeper had no suspicions whatsoever; instead, he became even more enthusiastic. After completing the transaction, Chen Fei didn¡¯t lose out, and the shop made a substantial profit. Rather than taking spirit stones, Chen Fei directly took the entire inventory of Myriad Bamboo from the shop. The shop was quite large and had stocked up on a considerable amount of Myriad Bamboo. Chen Fei¡¯s tens of thousands of high-grade spirit stones were far from exhausting the entire stock of the shop. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t continue buying Myriad Bamboo with the high-grade spirit stones he had confiscated. Instead, he visited another shop and used them there, eventually reducing his high-grade spirit stones to just over a thousand. Thirty whole stalks of Myriad Bamboo were placed into the Qianyuan Sword, along with the original ten Myriad clones, exhausting all of them. This could push Divine Blessing to over half of its full potential. Chen Fei intended to continue selling Qu Haifan¡¯s group¡¯s spiritual treasures but eventually reconsidered and abandoned the idea. He decided to take a breather; the earnings from today were already substantial enough. Moreover, as he had thought before, rapid advancement without a method to conceal his cultivation level could easily attract unnecessary trouble. Transforming into a purple light soaring into the sky, Chen Fei left without any followers trailing behind. In the Sacred City, such pursuits of assassination had ceased because if discovered, revealing oneself as a follower of the Black Divine would be disastrous. Of course, outside the Sacred City, the situation might be different. A few moments later, Chen Fei spotted the Mission Hall from afar. ¡°I wonder how the previous missions went. If there¡¯s still no news, I¡¯ll have to push Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to perfection,¡± Chen Fei thought to himself. Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Achieving perfection in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique could to some extent conceal his true cultivation level. However, that wasn¡¯t the primary function of the technique, so Chen Fei wasn¡¯t entirely sure how effective it would be. Arriving before the Mission Hall, Chen Fei landed and proceeded inside to the counter. A moment later, Chen Fei was pleasantly surprised to see that someone had taken up the mission he had commissioned. However, the person who took the mission wasn¡¯t currently in the Sacred City, so the Mission Hall hadn¡¯t notified Chen Fei. When Chen Fei had listed the attributes of the Slaughter Spirit Technique in detail in the mission, the fact that someone was willing to take on the task indicated they likely had relevant clues. Even if it wasn¡¯t a follow-up technique to the Slaughter Spirit Technique, it was probably something similar, possibly helpful in concealing cultivation levels. Could he combine it with perfecting the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique at the Great Completion stage? Chen Fei glanced at the other tasks listed in the Mission Hall. After a while, his initially relieved mood turned considerably heavier. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have access to current information about those in the Sun Moon Realm, but just from the changes in the mission board, he could infer quite a bit. Frowning, Chen Fei left the Mission Hall and returned to Thousand Geese City. Over the next few days, Chen Fei spent time refining all the newly acquired Myriad Bamboo into Myriad Clones. Since forty Myriad Clones weren¡¯t enough to push Divine Blessing Talent to the Great Completion stage, Chen Fei didn¡¯t push them to their limits but instead let them continue to comprehend Divine Blessing Talent. Chen Fei secluded himself in Thousand Geese City while the rest of the Sacred City, after enduring frenzied attacks from followers of the Black Divine, surprisingly returned to calm. The Sacred City seemed to have employed some method, as within a few days, they had apprehended eight Black Divine Loyalists in succession, with the highest realm among them reaching the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. This was the crucial reason for the subdued activity of the Black Divine Loyalists, but everyone knew they wouldn¡¯t simply retreat for good. Ten days later, while Chen Fei continued his regular cultivation in Thousand Geese City, news arrived from the Mission Hall: the person who had taken Chen Fei¡¯s mission had returned to the Sacred City. Chen Fei immediately rushed to the Mission Hall. He saw a mid-level Mountain Sea Realm practitioner dressed in green robes¡ª someone with five Divine Palaces, just like Chen Fei now. ¡°Are you seeking the successor techniques of the Slaughter Spirit Technique?¡± Hao Guoshu looked at Chen Fei in a quiet chamber of the Mission Hall. ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. He had never mentioned the name Slaughter Spirit Technique in the mission, yet the other person accurately referred to it. ¡°I don¡¯t possess the successor techniques of the Slaughter Spirit Technique, but I know where they can be found.¡± Hao Guoshu spoke as he gestured forward with his right hand, demonstrating the Slaughter Spirit Technique. However, his proficiency in the technique was limited; he seemed to have only superficial knowledge without delving deeply into it. The Slaughter Spirit Technique was formidable in its attacking power during the Aperture Tempering realm, but by the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, it mainly focused on erasing spiritual imprints and extracting spiritual essence. In the Mountain Sea Realm, it could only partially erase spiritual imprints and had minimal impact on enhancing attacks. As for extracting spiritual essence, there were many methods in the Mountain Sea Realm, making the Slaughter Spirit Technique less unique. ¡°Where is this place?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. Five days later, several figures flew out of the Sacred City. In a sinister terrain pointed out by Hao Guoshu, there lay something he needed. He offered to share the findings with Chen Fei if they cooperated in breaking through the sinister terrain, including the successor techniques of the Slaughter Spirit Technique. For this expedition, Hao Guoshu had also invited another mid-level Mountain Sea Realm practitioner, forming a trio. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Early the next morning, they flew over twenty thousand miles and arrived at a mountain range. Ahead, a mist enveloped several cities, creating an otherworldly sanctuary-like atmosphere. Upon closer inspection, the cities were bustling with people, no different from typical human cities. In a trance, one could even hear the bustling sounds of human activity. As Hao Guoshu struck out with a punch, dispersing the mist, everyone in the cities stopped in their tracks and stared straight at them. Subtle smiles flickered across their faces. Chapter 831 - Chapter 831: Nightmare Chapter 831: Nightmare Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Here lies an Evil Realm, discovered by chance before the arrival of the Black Divine at Ethereal Lake,¡± said Hao Guoshu as he relaxed his fist and glanced at Chen Fei and Gu Zijian. ¡°This Evil Realm disappeared for a while midway, then I managed to find it again.¡± ¡°The master of this Evil Realm is on the verge of breaking through to the late Fourth-Tier. If he truly breaks through, our chances will be slim,¡± continued Hao Guoshu. ¡°Brother Hao, do you know where the true body of this Evil Realm¡¯s master is located within this city?¡± Gu Zijian whispered as they looked ahead at several interconnected cities. Although these cities seemed large, the scope of perception within the Mountain Sea Realm could extend tens of miles, but it was all vague sensing. True detailed perception only covered a few miles. Moreover, in such an Evil place, mental perception would be further suppressed. ¡°I only searched alone last time and did not find the true body of the master of this Evil Realm,¡± Hao Guoshu shook his head. Last time, Hao Guoshu sensed something wrong and broke out of the city directly. However, he discovered significant benefits within this Evil Realm, prompting him to search deliberately afterward. If not for the descent of the Black Divine, Hao Guoshu might have already brought others to eradicate this strangeness. ¡°Brother Hao, where did you see the inheritance last time within this Evil Realm?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he looked at the Evil City ahead. Although the Miasma was dispersed by Hao Guoshu¡¯s punch, under the Heavenly Eye, there were still many things that couldn¡¯t be clearly seen. ¡°On a stone stele, but that stele can move. I sensed its extraordinariness and forcibly pinned it down.¡± Hao Guoshu recalled and continued, ¡°The movement of that stele is connected to the entire Evil Realm. If we can find the stele, we can find the true body of the master of this Evil Realm.¡± Hearing Hao Guoshu¡¯s words, Gu Zijian frowned slightly, then sneered coldly. His figure flickered, and he appeared a mile outside the Evil City. ¡°I¡¯ll overturn this Evil City and see if the master of this Evil Realm dares to come out!¡± As Gu Zijian¡¯s voice fell, a towering shadow of a divine mountain appeared behind him, soaring into the clouds with a majestic aura that instantly overwhelmed the surroundings. With a roar, Gu Zijian¡¯s blood soul axe appeared in his hand. In the next moment, the entire world seemed to split apart as the axe shadows that reached through heaven and earth appeared above the Evil City. ¡°Boom!¡± The mountains trembled violently, and the Evil City ahead became blurry, as if it would shatter under the force of this world-shaking power. However, as the tremors of the mountains subsided, the Evil City ahead remained unharmed. Gu Zijian¡¯s axe strike seemed like an illusion. Gu Zijian¡¯s eyebrow had raised slightly, his expression turning somewhat solemn. ¡°Earlier, when we said that the master of this Evil Realm is on the verge of breaking through to the late Fourth-Tier, this is exactly why. We can¡¯t break through this Evil Realm from the outside,¡± Hao Guoshu appeared beside Gu Zijian. ¡°Truly troublesome!¡± Gu Zijian snorted coldly and put away the blood soul axe in his hand. Chen Fei remained silent on the side, his Heavenly Eye on his brow continuously flickering. Before Gu Zijian had made his move just now, Chen Fei had known there would be no result because this was a unique ability of Evils reaching the late Fourth- Tier. The core reason why many Evils built cities was naturally because, with an Evil City, they had their own territory and gained many advantages in strength. Similar to how human sects stacked various formations on top of each other. But sometimes, having territory also meant binding oneself. Attacks from humans and demonic beasts had to be fully accepted by your Evil City. However, in this situation, when Evils reached the Fourth-Tier or late Fourth- Tier, there was a significant change. At this time, the Evil City, to some extent, had resided in the crevices of space. The state of the Evil City in the late Fourth-Tier was truly different from that of the Return to Nothing, which existed both here and not here. In the late Fourth-Tier, the Evil City truly resided within the crevices of space. The difference between the two was that in the state of Return to Nothing, although it appeared as if it wasn¡¯t present, it could still be attacked by people; in reality, it was always there. Whereas the Evil City was completely within the crevices of space, unless you could tear apart space, ordinary attacks couldn¡¯t reach them. Of course, correspondingly, in this state, the Evil City also lacked the ability to launch attacks outward; it was a mutual condition. To destroy the Evil City, one could only directly enter it and completely destroy it from the inside. Chen Fei¡¯s talent in teleportation could enter the crevices of space, but to attack the Evil City, one had to enter the specific crevice of space where the Evil City was located. At that point, there would be no difference from truly entering the Evil City. Such Evil Cities were undoubtedly dangerous. Even if this Evil City hadn¡¯t reached the late Fourth-Tier yet, it was probably only a matter of time. Chen Fei hoped to obtain the subsequent inheritance of the Slaughter Spirit Technique, which would greatly reduce unnecessary troubles in his future cultivation. It would also make it easier for Chen Fei to sell surplus spiritual treasures without worrying about being traced back to his true identity. Otherwise, selling off the top-grade spiritual treasures like Duan Suizhi¡¯s and the seven treasures belonging to Qu Haifan and his group would be difficult. Without selling them, where would the money come from? Without money, how could he afford the Myriad Clone? Relying solely on simplifying the interface was not enough; time was running short. The recent situation in the Middle Continent was becoming increasingly tense. Chen Fei had even tried the secondary simplification of the interface several times. However, secondary simplification only provided an additional channel for proficiency growth. In terms of real difficulty, it did not reduce much. Moreover, the methods of proficiency growth through secondary and primary simplification could not be used together without conflict. Chen Fei had known about this situation for many years; after all, he had experimented with it several times. However, given the urgency of the situation, Chen Fei had to refocus his efforts on secondary simplification, but the results remained unchanged. ¡°This Evil City imposes significant suppression on the soul. Both of you should be cautious!¡± Hao Guoshu cautioned. Chen Fei and Gu Zijian nodded. Hao Guoshu had mentioned this before, and almost all Evil Cities possessed this capability. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go in.¡± Seeing no objections from Chen Fei and Gu Zijian, Hao Guoshu gave a low shout and led the charge towards the Evil City. Chen Fei and Gu Zijian followed behind, and in the next moment, all three disappeared into thin air. Ripples spread across the Evil City, and the miasma around them reassembled, concealing the area once more. Vaguely, within the Evil City, one could see three figures suddenly appearing. The inhabitants of the city stiffened, turning their heads to gaze at the newcomers. Inside the Evil City, ¡°Young man, young man, are you alright?¡± A faint voice reached Chen Fei¡¯s ears as he opened his eyes, looking around. The bustling street was filled with people and traffic. Chen Fei lay on the ground, and an old man stood nearby, looking at him with concern. Upon seeing Chen Fei awaken, a smile appeared on the old man¡¯s face. Yet, to Chen Fei, the smile seemed unusually grim. Not only the old man¡¯s smile, but everything around Chen Fei felt oppressive. It was as if the entire world was bearing down on him. ¡°Young man, you¡¯ve finally awakened. You suddenly collapsed in front of me without any apparent reason, which greatly alarmed me,¡± the old man said to Chen Fei. ¡°You made me worry, indeed.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body floated up automatically and stood on the ground. The old man saw Chen Fei¡¯s current state and his eyes widened with surprise. Not only the old man, but all the passersby around turned their gazes towards him. A chilling atmosphere immediately filled the air, accompanied by several layers of invisible pressure bearing down on Chen Fei¡¯s soul. Chen Fei smiled faintly, seemingly unaffected by the surrounding stares. From the moment Chen Fei opened his eyes, the mist that the Evil City had placed on his soul was shattered by the Xuanyuan Sword. Even the illusion behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele couldn¡¯t deceive Chen Fei¡¯s senses; at this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s true self was here, so how could he be deceived? However, the pressure on his soul just now didn¡¯t seem like something a late Fourth-Tier Evil being could possess. Chen Fei looked around and then up at the sky, a faint glow appearing at his brow. In the next moment, his brow furrowed slightly. There seemed to be something wrong with this Evil Realm, as if it had been inexplicably strengthened in certain aspects. Several thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. He triggered the Dream Web within the Black Divine pattern in his mind, causing it to tremble slightly before returning to calm. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed even deeper. This Evil City seemed to have the power of the Black Divine, but it was different from those who aligned themselves with the Black Divine. ¡°Young man, what are you looking at?¡± the old man¡¯s voice rang in Chen Fei¡¯s ears. However, compared to the gentleness earlier, the voice now turned extremely cold, harsh, as if it could pierce through one¡¯s eardrums. ¡°Looking for some familiar faces, old man!¡± Chen Fei lowered his head, looking at the old man with a hint of a smile. ¡°Old man, it¡¯s been many years. How are the others from Mi Village doing?¡± The old man¡¯s originally cold expression froze. His eyes stared at Chen Fei, and suddenly, the face of someone from decades ago overlapped rapidly with the person in front of him. The old man¡¯s eyelids twitched, instinctively wanting to step back, but he stopped himself immediately. ¡°It seems the village chief has recognized me.¡± Chen Fei smiled faintly. The old man before him, Chen Fei had recognized him at first glance¡ªhe was the village chief of Mi Village from back then. At that time, Chen Fei had been chased and had to take refuge in Mi Village. His spiritual wisdom had been directly suppressed, leaving him in a confused state where he couldn¡¯t remember anything. But due to the interface, Chen Fei had stumbled into Mi Village and gained many benefits, eventually being forcibly expelled by the village chief. Mi Village had left a deep impression on Chen Fei. When he tried to return later, he found that Mi Village had disappeared without a trace. Now, unexpectedly, in this Evil City, he encountered the former village chief of Mi Village. The village chief being here meant that there was no reason why the others from Mi Village wouldn¡¯t be here too. ¡°Young man, what are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand,¡± the old man said in a stern voice. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°If you don¡¯t understand, then let me teach you the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique.¡± Upon hearing the village chief¡¯s response, Chen Fei¡¯s smile widened even more. He glanced at the surrounding pedestrians. The hostility in their eyes towards Chen Fei was almost overflowing, and the chilling coldness seemed to freeze the very spot where Chen Fei stood. Clearly, Chen Fei¡¯s unusual behavior had alerted the Evil beings within this Evil City. Upon hearing about the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique, memories from decades ago flooded back to the village chief¡¯s mind, causing his eyelids to twitch even more intensely. Chapter 832 - Chapter 832: Breathing is Enough Chapter 832: Breathing is Enough Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Even now, recalling it, the village chief felt it was absurd. Having been in Mi Village for so many years, Chen Fei was undoubtedly the most outrageous human the village chief had ever encountered, leaving a deep impression. Now, hearing Chen Fei speak again, the village chief was momentarily at a loss for words. At the same time, the village chief was certain that the spiritual wisdom of this person in front of him had not been suppressed at all. Clearly, the other two cultivators from the Mountain Sea Realm were still in a daze, so how could this person before him awaken so quickly? Even when stronger cultivators came before, they ultimately forcibly suppressed their spiritual wisdom. It wasn¡¯t until they were about to die that they realized something was wrong and fought desperately to break free. Compared to before, the power of the entire Evil City had already surpassed expectations; such a situation should not have occurred. Seeing the village chief remain silent, Chen Fei smiled and started heading towards the inner city. To Chen Fei, the oddities within this mysterious city were insignificant; even the origin of these Evils held little importance to him. The main reason Chen Fei came here was for the continuation of the Slaughter Spirit Technique. ¡°You said earlier that you want to teach us your techniques?¡± Several figures suddenly appeared in front, directly blocking Chen Fei¡¯s path. With their appearance, more and more figures blocked the way ahead. The village chief watched this scene, trembling, wanting to intervene but unsure of what to say. In this mysterious city, he was not the lord as he was in Mi Village, lacking the same authority. ¡°You want to learn?¡± Chen Fei looked ahead at the increasing number of Evils, suddenly chuckling. The rules of this Evil City were somewhat similar to Mi Village¡¯s, not entirely identical but quite close. The rule about teaching others and losing one¡¯s own essence also applied. ¡°If you¡¯re so generous, of course, we want to learn!¡± A burly man in front grinned, revealing sharp, elongated teeth. ¡°All of you want to learn?¡± Chen Fei looked at everyone in front and shouted. Compared to the one-on-one teaching in Mi Village, here it was aone-against- many situation with Evils. If Mi Village still had some sense of fairness and equality, in this Evil City, any leakage of essence would attract numerous Evils to feed upon you. ¡°In that case, what you¡¯ll lose won¡¯t just be the essence of a single technique, but the essence of hundreds or even thousands of techniques. Even cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm would likely suffer severe injuries bordering on death.¡± ¡°We hope you¡¯ll teach us, sir!¡± Hundreds of Evils bowed to Chen Fei, their eyes sinister and hungry, as if they wanted to devour him alive. The village chief stood behind, mouth trembling slightly, hands involuntarily raised in a futile attempt to intervene. ¡°Very well, if you all wish to learn, I have no reason not to teach!¡± Chen Fei responded loudly, hearing the Evils change how they addressed him. At such times, not reciprocating their enthusiasm would be to deny their eagerness! ¡°This technique is called the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique, the first set of techniques I learned. Despite my dull aptitude, I couldn¡¯t grasp it at first. It wasn¡¯t until I spent a silver or two that I discovered the key to this technique!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept over the eager Evils ahead. Seeing many of them impatient, he couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly and continued, ¡°Just breathe normally, and you can learn the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique, mastering it to its pinnacle!¡± Having said that, Chen Fei took a few deep breaths for emphasis. The village chief had already stepped back several paces, feeling as if he had returned to Mi Village amidst this scene. A silver or two, just breathing¡ªthese words seemed to pierce his ears. All the Evils stood frozen in place. When Chen Fei finished speaking, they were ready to begin absorbing the essence. They didn¡¯t care what Chen Fei said, because as long as the technique was imparted, the outcome would be the same. But now, as Chen Fei finished speaking, something unexpected happened. No, not nothing happened, but the essence within them began to disperse, flowing towards this human¡¯s palm. Chen Fei held onto thousands of fine threads, watching as the eyes of the Evils before him turned crimson, as if they wanted to tear him apart. ¡°Since you all address me as sir, teaching just the simple Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique doesn¡¯t sit right with me. Therefore, I¡¯ve decided to teach you another technique, the Wind Suspending Breathing technique!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression was solemn, assuming the role of an educator, and suddenly, the hundreds of Evils before him seemed to have an urge to flee. ¡°The Wind Suspending Breathing technique is also straightforward to practice. By operating the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique, you can directly learn the Wind Suspending Breathing technique. I¡¯ ve already taught you the Extreme Mountain Breathing Technique just now!¡± Chen Fei declared earnestly. ¡°Hoo!¡± The hundreds of fine threads in Chen Fei¡¯s hand suddenly thickened, and the essence of these Evils surged towards him at an even faster speed. ¡°The Wind Suspending Breathing technique is actually quite ordinary. Here, let me teach you a stronger technique called the Suspending Force. To practice this technique is also very simple¡­¡± ¡°Ah, run quickly!¡± ¡°Run, orwe¡¯ll die!¡± ¡°What¡¯s happening? Why is it like this!¡± In an instant, the hundreds of Evils before Chen Fei scattered in a panic, each faster than the last, disappearing from the streets in the blink of an eye. Not only these Evils, but Evils from other parts of the street also dispersed, unwilling to appear before Chen Fei. Chen Fei watched them flee without any intention to pursue. To Chen Fei, the essence of these Evils was truly insignificant. Extracting spirit essence from a Fourth-Tier monster at the altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance would yield more than these Evils¡¯ essence, in Chen Fei¡¯s view. The village chief had already planned to escape when those Evils started extracting their essence. Fight and lose, or stay and await death? But while the other Evils fled, the village chief found himself completely immobilized, unable to move. ¡°Is there a stone stele in this city that records techniques?¡± Chen Fei had initially planned to search for the stele himself but suddenly realized that asking one of the Evils might be quicker. Among all these Evils, the Mi Village chief was the most familiar to him. ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know!¡± Trembling, the village chief looked at Chen Fei, whose strength had undergone a drastic transformation in just a few decades. Even Evils, sentient beings in their own right, harbored fear of death. ¡°If you don¡¯t know, then I might have to reconsider the gratitude owed to Mi Village.¡± Chen Fei stared at the village chief. ¡°Wait, although I don¡¯t know about a technique stele, there is a stele in the city that moves around constantly, perhaps that¡¯s what you¡¯re looking for.¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the village chief¡¯s face twisted into a smile more bitter than tears as he hurriedly revealed what he knew. Inside the Evil City, killing was prohibited, but the village chief couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that this rule might not apply effectively to this particular human. The village chief¡¯s intuition was correct; the rules of the Evil City indeed had little restraint over Chen Fei. For rules to be obeyed, their power must surpass that of others. Approaching the late Fourth-Tier and possibly strengthened by the Black Divine, these Evils were blessed by the Evil City itself. With such enhancements, suppressing even late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators posed little challenge. Yet when Chen Fei unleashed his true power, he could easily obliterate ordinary late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators with a single sword. Under these circumstances, what could the rules of this Evil City do to restrain Chen Fei? After decades of cultivation, Chen Fei was no longer the fledgling warrior who could only flee upon encountering an anomaly. After a moment, the village chief led Chen Fei to a specific location. ¡°Sometimes, the stele appears here. But when exactly, I¡¯m not sure,¡± the village chief whispered. Chen Fei remained silent, his gaze fixed on the spot ahead, a beam of light radiating from his forehead, enveloping the area. In the black and white vision, the location ahead was continuously scrutinized until Chen Fei finally pinpointed a node belonging to this Evil City. Glancing around, Chen Fei noted that such nodes were plentiful throughout the entire Evil City. If he waited here for days or weeks, the stele might not appear in this location. Chen Fei had no intention of staying for such a long time. Pointing his right index finger to his forehead, Chen Fei activated the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, allowing the power of dreams to extend. Following the guidance of his Heavenly Eye, it entwined around the node of the Evil City. Killing Evils, or even killing the lords of the Ghost Realm, ranked second in Chen Fei¡¯s priorities. Finding the techniques was paramount. Therefore, using brute force to provoke the lords of the Ghost Realm against him was the last thing he wanted. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t afraid, but he didn¡¯t want any trouble until he obtained the techniques. After wrapping several loops around the node of the Evil City, the power of dreams began to simulate a trace of the Slaughter Spirit Technique. This faint trace of the Slaughter Spirit Technique resonated slightly with something left behind on the node of the Evil City. If there was no resonance, Chen Fei would begin to doubt whether the stele truly held the continuation of the Slaughter Spirit Technique¡¯s techniques. Standing aside, the village chief dared not speak until Chen Fei suddenly opened his eyes and then vanished on the spot. Guided by the power of dreams, Chen Fei flickered through the Evil City in succession until he halted at a particular location where a stele stood tall. ¡°Huh, this material, it resembles the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele on Corpse Cliff Mountain!¡± At first sight of this stele, Chen Fei recalled the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele on Corpse Cliff Mountain. While not entirely identical, there were indeed many similar details between the two. ¡°Is this also from beyond the Void?¡± Approaching the stele, Chen Fei examined the inscriptions engraved on it. ¡°Reincarnation Slaughter Technique!¡± This was the name of the technique recorded on the stele. While the Slaughter Spirit Technique was the beginning of the technique, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but frown. The Slaughter Spirit Technique should not have been the beginning of the technique but rather a specific style within it. This Reincarnation Slaughter Technique seemed somewhat off. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The contents on the stele didn¡¯t change automatically like those on the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Half an hour later, Chen Fei finished reading all the records on the stele. Instead of easing, his brows furrowed even deeper. ¡°Discovery of Technique: Reincarnation Slaughter Technique (Incomplete)¡± Feeling that the Slaughter Spirit Technique came before the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique gave Chen Fei a certain intuition. However, what truly troubled Chen Fei was that while reading this technique, he sensed a force subtly and silently influencing his soul. Chapter 833 - Chapter 833: Demon Chapter 833: Demon Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Demon Techniques! On the Middle Continent, many cultivation techniques inadvertently changed a person¡¯s temperament during practice, leading to unpredictable emotions and tendencies towards violence and slaughter. However, upon entering the Mountain Sea Realm, martial practitioners began to cultivate their own spiritual consciousness, significantly reducing such occurrences. Here, one could directly observe the changes in their spiritual consciousness. Once any issues were noticed, they could be immediately addressed or corrected using other methods. Of course, there were Mountain Sea Realm techniques that required a specific innate disposition to fully harness their power. At this stage, some practitioners intentionally aligned themselves with the requirements of these techniques, such as severing all emotions and desires, even going so far as to personally eliminate all close relationships. In several major Sacred Lands with top-tier inheritances, similar demands existed, emphasizing a mindset akin to the laws of heaven, viewing all beings as mere grass and dogs. However, when compared to the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, these techniques suddenly seemed to lack a certain depth Not in terms of power, but due to the sinister nature of the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique. As Chen Fei studied this technique, the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique had quietly begun to alter Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual consciousness, even before he had started practicing it. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s knowledge of several techniques that protected his spiritual consciousness, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to detect this change immediately. It¡¯s imaginable how covert such changes could be. Moreover, the sinister nature of the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique extended beyond these observations. In the brief moment Chen Fei stood here, he realized he had already gained some insights into the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique. This technique, astonishingly, refined its insights directly into the practitioner¡¯s spiritual consciousness during cultivation. ¡°Is this shaping the practitioner directly intowhat it needs, like customizing a weapon?¡± Chen Fei frowned. If a practitioner didn¡¯t intervene, after some time, they might find themselves fully proficient in the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, but completely transformed as a person. ¡°Beyond this void, it¡¯s unexpectedly dangerous!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of the unknown place beyond the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, where it was occupied by a heap of flesh, blood, and eyeballs. Now, seeing a similar stele here, the contents of the technique, read through entirely before starting cultivation, were already in the process of transforming his spiritual consciousness. By the time a practitioner noticed something was amiss, it might already be too late to undo the damage. Xuanyuan Sword, Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique! With these three techniques operating simultaneously, Chen Fei observed the changes in his spiritual consciousness. He discovered that the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique was actually feeding on Chen Fei¡¯s elemental power, mental essence, and spiritual consciousness, autonomously cultivating itself. The essence of his vitality, spirit, and soul was only drawn out in minute amounts, almost imperceptible. ¡°The creator of this Reincarnation Slaughter Technique must be playing a grand game!¡± Scattering various techniques across worlds like the Boundless Sea, then transforming people into weapons to be used when needed. If you wanted to resist, you would find yourself lacking the ability to do so. ¡°This Reincarnation Slaughter Technique is powerful, but what I need most is only the part that eliminates aura and brands the soul, the rest can be discarded!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly as a portion of his spiritual consciousness was directly stripped away, then dispersed from his body. Contained within these fragments of his spiritual consciousness were the modifications made by the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique just now, as well as Chen Fei¡¯s memories of parts of the technique. The already incomplete Reincarnation Slaughter Technique now became even simpler, and its ability to modify spiritual consciousness drastically decreased. ¡°Fuse!¡± On the panel, Thousand Illusions Profound Slaying Sword emitted a faint glow, approaching the fragmented Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, and then seamlessly merged into one. ¡°New technique discovered: Profound Slaughter Sword!¡± The proficiency of the Profound Slaughter Sword dropped to just over halfway to perfection, while the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique was directly deconstructed and its essence integrated into the technique. As a result, the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique¡¯s ability to modify spiritual consciousness disappeared completely. Similar to when the Slaughter Spirit Technique was just a single technique without the ability to modify spiritual consciousness, it required a complete Reincarnation Slaughter Technique to function in this way. Seeing the new technique on the panel, a faint smile spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face. Thankfully, the integration function existed; otherwise, manually modifying the technique would have been quite troublesome for him. Because to modify it, one needed a profound understanding of the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique. If you understood it deeply, your spiritual consciousness would have already been drastically altered. In the end, it would be unclear whether you were modifying the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique or it was modifying you. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword was unsheathed, Chen Fei¡¯s aura suddenly peaked, and then he slashed directly at the stele. This thing was just a coordinate. Chen Fei truly worried that if more people started practicing the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, it might have brought another powerful figure akin to the Black Divine into the Boundless Sea. Now that the Black Divine had dispersed most of its original essence, it had already suffocated the people of the Boundless Sea. If another Sixth Rank or higher expert had come, even if they were suppressed to Fifth Rank cultivation upon entering the Boundless Sea, it would likely have been beyond the ability of the other Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors to resist. The Boundless Sea no longer possessed the same power it had thousands of years ago! ¡°Boom!¡± The stele burst forth with dazzling light, causing the entire Evil Realm to violently tremble. This stele was integrated into a pivotal point of the Evil Realm. When Chen Fei attacked the stele, it was akin to attacking the entire Evil Realm. Chen Fei knew this, but he did it anyway. When he first entered this Evil Realm, Chen Fei sensed an aura similar to the Black Divine¡¯s, yet different. Now it became clear that it wasn¡¯t the Black Divine, but another powerful entity similar to the Black Divine, also from beyond the void. In essence, the current master of this Evil Realm was fundamentally no different from those who had sided with the Black Divine; they all sought to dominate the Boundless Sea. If we were to talk about the differences, it was that while the Black Divine had been plotting for the Boundless Sea and had now reached a critical moment, the powerful figure behind the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique had just taken the first step. Both were ruthless characters not to be trifled with, but as long as they hadn¡¯t truly descended upon the Boundless Sea, they could be eradicated. Just like the altar behind the Thousand Feathers Alliance, where there had also been an unparalleled expert, Chen Fei had no qualms about killing those monsters. As long as the opponent couldn¡¯t truly descend upon the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei had nothing to worry about. The Boundless Sea had restricted realms above the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, serving as a cage for those realms. But from another perspective, this had indirectly protected many creatures in the Boundless Sea. ¡°Screech!¡± A sharp scream echoed from the depths of the Evil Realm, causing the entire sky to change dramatically, as if it were the end of the world. Terrifying power instantly pressed down on Chen Fei alone, as if the combined strength of several eerie cities aimed to crush Chen Fei into pulp. Chen Fei remained expressionless, raising the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. A dazzling purple light burst from the blade, and the next moment, a massive thunder pillar enveloped the stele before him. ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± Even though the stele was of extraordinary quality, it couldn¡¯t withstand Chen Fei¡¯s two strikes. Large cracks spread from the top of the stele all the way down. The next moment, the entire stele exploded with a thunderous roar, and the nodes connected beneath the Evil Realm also burst open. A ripple spread out, and a vortex appeared at the original location of the stele. Space trembled violently, and faint traces of void energy drifted in. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Suddenly, he thought of a possibility. He revealed the Black Divine pattern on the palm of his right hand and then stimulated it with elemental power to the fullest extent. At the same time, Chen Fei employed his Illusionary Form, disappearing from his original position. Simultaneously, he erased his own soul imprint, leaving only the dense aura of the Black Divine drifting around. ¡°Hum!¡± The entire vortex trembled slightly, and a gaze focused intently. This gaze seemed as heavy as ten thousand catties, causing the vortex to emit a strained sound. The gaze swept around, then paused for a moment, sensing the aura left behind by the Black Divine pattern just now. The cold light in its eyes seemed capable of piercing through heaven and earth. The next moment, the entire vortex couldn¡¯t withstand the power of the gaze. It instantly shattered, and the aura of the void disappeared without a trace. Several dozen miles away, Chen Fei stood on the street, glancing back at the spot where the stele had just been. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t particularly afraid of any strong individuals capable of crossing over like that. If it were so simple, the Boundless Sea would have long been ravaged by various powerful beings. But if he could play a little trick on the Black Divine, Chen Fei was more than willing. In terms of aura intensity, the fluctuations emanating from the Black Divine pattern were much stronger than Chen Fei¡¯s own. This was due to the Black Divine¡¯s inherently higher rank, naturally overshadowing other fluctuations. The entire Evil City continued to tremble, and with the arrival of the gaze that crossed through the void earlier, it seemed to trigger a chain reaction, causing the entire Evil City to rumble. Due to his Teleportation, the pressure that had just disappeared from Chen Fei was now once again locked onto by the Evil Realm. The terrifying force pressed on, making the space around Chen Fei tremble incessantly. Two streaks of light appeared beside Chen Fei, namely Hao Guoshu and Gu Zijian. However, the expressions on both of their faces were not good at this moment. Clearly, the sudden increase in soul suppression within the Evil Realm prevented them from breaking free immediately. Once the soul was suppressed, it would easily follow the rules of the Evil City, which would certainly put them at a disadvantage. ¡°We underestimated it. The master of this Evil Realm is probably already in the late Fourth-Tier,¡± Hao Guoshu said in a deep voice. ¡°Such suppression, ordinary late Fourth-Tier Evil beings wouldn¡¯t possibly possess. Something¡¯s wrong with this Evil Realm. Should we leave first?¡± Gu Zijian gripped the Bloodsoul Axe, his face showing a hint of paleness. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It appeared that Gu Zijian had suffered more damage than Hao Guoshu. ¡°The master of this Evil Realm had probably allied with the Black Divine. Let¡¯s return to the Sacred City and report this, let the Sacred City make the decision,¡± Chen Fei said, his face pale, showing signs of injury worse than Gu Zijian. At that moment, Chen Fei was bearing almost all the pressure from the Evil Realm, leading Hao Guoshu and Gu Zijian to subconsciously think that the disturbance just now had occurred because Chen Fei had unleashed some hidden strength, giving them the opportunity to break free from the soul suppression. ¡°Agreed, let¡¯s leave first!¡± Hao Guoshu nodded. A late Fourth-Tier Evil, combined with the Evil City¡¯s influence, was indeed not something the three of them could withstand. Chapter 834 - Chapter 834: Heaven and Earth Weep Together Chapter 834: Heaven and Earth Weep Together Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Fifteen minutes later, three streaks of light suddenly appeared from the void, then swiftly dashed off into the distance. Chen Fei and his two companions sought to escape from this Evil Realm, but the Evil was determined to stop them. Chen Fei only displayed the strength expected of a mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, making it difficult to break free even with the combined efforts of Hao Guoshu and the other in the short term. Ultimately, it was Gu Zijian who reluctantly took out a talisman. With its power he managed to create a rift in the Evil, allowing the three of them to escape. Chen Fei glanced back and saw the Evil City violently trembling. In fact, this Evil had not yet broken through to the late stage of the Fourth- Tier, or rather, it was in the process of breaking through but lacked that final push, so it remained unseen throughout. The reason it could suppress the souls of Gu Zijian and Hao Guoshu was more due to its alignment with a mysterious powerful being from beyond the void, gaining assistance from it. Gu Zijian and Hao Guoshu were unaware of this, believing they couldn¡¯t contend with the late-stage Fourth-Tier Evil, thus naturally wanting to flee. Chen Fei also wanted to leave, purely because he didn¡¯t want to reveal his true strength in front of Gu Zijian and Hao Guoshu, whom he had no personal connection with. Revealing too much would only bring him trouble. The most crucial follow-up technique of the Slaughter Spirit Technique has already been obtained by Chen Fei. As for other items, having them would be preferable, but their absence wouldn¡¯t greatly impact Chen Fei. Moreover, reporting the situation here to the Mission Hall, when the experts of the Sun Moon Realm see the traces of the powerful beings from beyond the void, they will likely reward some contribution points. It¡¯s a gain. As Chen Fei and his companions rushed towards the direction of the Sacred City with all their might, millions of miles away on the Boundless Sea, the Sacred Master of the Green Egg Sacred Land, Song Shangke, was watching a hundred miles away, chasing after a black radiance with all his might. Dozens of experts of the Sun Moon Realm are now searching various parts of the Boundless Sea for the true body of the Black Divine, but they have always found nothing. However, just now, Song Shangke suddenly felt a strange fluctuation in space hundreds of miles away, causing the elemental energies of the world to churn. Such power is not possessed by ordinary Mountain Sea Realm cultivators or Monster Kings, even those at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. Song Shangke was overjoyed. He did not expect to capture the trace of the Black Divine under these circumstances. Song Shangke didn¡¯t know why this happened, but since he detected the trace of the Black Divine, he naturally had to pursue it. Song Shangke has already informed other experts of the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors, and they are all converging towards this direction. However, to expand the search area earlier, the distance between each expert of the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperor is extremely far, so it will take some time for them to arrive here. Song Shangke had no intention of pursuing alone. Although the Black Divine¡¯s realm had fallen to the Fourth-Tier, it had been a powerhouse of the sixth stage or higher in its prime. The methods it might employ were entirely unpredictable. When the other experts of the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors arrived, they would surround and kill together, ensuring no unexpected occurrences. After all, if the Black Divine possessed the power to destroy all experts of the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors, it wouldn¡¯t need to hide like this; it could simply appear and eliminate them. After chasing for a moment, the disturbance ahead suddenly paused, then reversed direction and started approaching Song Shangke. Song Shangke frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, then began to retreat. But the next moment, his expression changed. The disturbance hundreds of miles away abruptly vanished, only to reappear near him. Millions of miles away, the speed ofchen Fei and his companions slowed down. They were already thousands of miles away from the Evil City, and the Evil Realm Master was unlikely to abandon the Evil City and directly pursue them. Especially in the eyes of Hao Guoshu and Gu Zijian, being suppressed within the Evil yielded no benefits. The Evil Realm Master had no reason to relentlessly chase after them. Chen Fei remained calm. Indeed, the Evil Realm Master would not trouble them again. The Evil Realm Master did incur losses, but at this moment, the main concern was likely escaping. The moment Chen Fei shattered the stone stele, the display of his momentum was enough to make the Evil Realm Master understand that keeping him here would be extremely difficult. Even though Chen Fei did not continue to demonstrate that level of power afterward, it was enough to instill fear in the Evil Realm Master. Unable to detain them and wanting to protect its secrets, the Evil City could only flee elsewhere. If it delayed slightly and awaited the arrival of Sun Moon Realm experts, the Evil City would be destroyed in an instant. ¡°This time, the loss is substantial. Not only did we gain nothing, but our essence is also damaged, and my talisman¡­ that was¡­¡± Gu Zijian was muttering to himself when suddenly his voice trailed off, incredulously looking up at the sky. It wasn¡¯t just Gu Zijian; Chen Fei and Hao Guoshu were equally taken aback. In fact, even before Hao Guoshu and Gu Zijian noticed, Chen Fei had already looked up at the sky. Just moments ago, a ripple swept across the entire sky. Though it was fleeting, the disturbance was so powerful that it could not be ignored. ¡°Could it be¡­ a Sun Moon Realm expert or a Monster Emperor has fallen?¡± Hao Guoshu¡¯s voice trembled. Chen Fei and Gu Zijian remained silent, but their minds involuntarily sank. In the Boundless Sea, if an expert of the Sun Moon Realm or a Monster Emperor realm perished, the rules of the Boundless Sea would resonate accordingly. It wasn¡¯t about a shared sorrow of the heavens and earth; purely because such level of strong beings had reached the limit that the Boundless Sea could accommodate, their demise would have caused fluctuations in the rules of the world. However, currently on the Middle Continent, experts of the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperor realm were not nearing the end of their lives; natural death was impossible. Could they have been killed? With the arrival of the Black Divine, the animosities between the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors had long been set aside. If they sought retribution, it had to wait until after the Black Divine was slain. But now, a powerful figure of Fifth-Tier realm had died¡ªkilled by the Black Divine? Hadn¡¯t the Black Divine not yet restored to the fifth stage? A series of doubts had arisen in the minds of the three. Their already slowed pace suddenly accelerated towards the direction of the Sacred City. This was serious. The death of such a powerful individual was too grave for the current Boundless Sea. If indeed the Black Divine was responsible, did it mean that other Fifth-Tier experts would also be slain if encountered alone by the Black Divine? Previously, the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors had searched separately to find the Black Divine quickly. However, in the future, wouldn¡¯t this expose them to the Black Divine¡¯s slaughter? That night, Chen Fei and his companions returned to the Sacred City. The Sacred City wasn¡¯t in chaos, but the atmosphere throughout the city was oppressively subdued. The ripple caused by the death of the Fifth-Tier expert could be clearly sensed by anyone Mountain Sea Realm or above. Even if the Sacred City wished to conceal this matter, they couldn¡¯t. When Chen Fei returned to Thousand Geese City, Zhao Tianyue and the others looked grave. Seeing Chen Fei eased their emotions slightly. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s presence actually brought a sense of security to the others. Though it was only a little, any bit of comfort at such times could help calm their emotions. Chen Fei felt heavy-hearted as he joined the others in waiting for the Sacred City to announce more details. Early the next morning, a piece of news spread throughout the entire Sacred City. Song Shangke, the Sacred Master of the Green Egg Sacred Lands, had found the true body of the Black Divine and engaged in a battle, but tragically fell. The message was brief, yet it deepened the atmosphere of oppression throughout the Sacred City. Despite earlier speculations, having it confirmed now was still hard to accept. It was thought that even if the Black Divine hadn¡¯t fully regained its Fifth-Tier power, it should have been no match for a Sun Moon Realm expert. Yet today¡¯s news told everyone that even without full strength, the Black Divine was likely beyond the reach of ordinary Fifth-Tier experts. The Black Divine¡¯s concealment was primarily to expedite its recovery to the Fifth-Tier power. Now capable of contending with Sun Moon Realm experts even at the Fourth- Tier, when it reaches the fifth stage, the entire Sun Moon Realm in the Boundless Sea, from the early to mid Fifth-Tier, may face peril. Even mid Fifth-Tier experts might not withstand the Black Divine¡¯s power, making it an unknown. The gap between the fourth and fifth stages is vast, yet Song Shangke was still slain. The difference between early and mid Fifth-Tier is slight, likely incapable of resisting the Black Divine. It¡¯s difficult to imagine how the Black Divine was sealed in the past. Perhaps the Black Divine was grievously wounded upon entering the Boundless Sea? Ancient events are shrouded in mystery, focusing now on how to slay the Black Divine. Preventing its restoration to Fifth-Tier power is imperative; otherwise, the Black Divine could fully dominate the Boundless Sea. All forces Mountain Sea Realm and above must be wiped out without exception! In a matter of days, the atmosphere throughout the entire Sacred Lands eased somewhat. The sky hasn¡¯t fallen yet, and there are still many Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors. Knowing the Black Divine¡¯s current strength in advance isn¡¯t entirely disadvantageous. Chen Fei and Hao Guoshu¡¯s report on the Evil City indeed garnered attention, each earning a significant merit reward. Chen Fei exchanged his reward for six Myriad Bamboo and refined them all into Myriad Clones. With the original thirty Clones, Chen Fei now possessed a total of thirty-six Myriad Clones. Using nine Clones and correcting any flaws, Chen Fei spent a day refining his new technique, the Profound Slaughter Sword, to the Great Completion stage. Inside the Tingfeng Pavilion¡¯s secret chamber, a phantom sword light flashed and Chen Fei¡¯s aura instantly diminished, settling directly into the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. After assessing himself, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile in satisfaction. Both his palace¡¯s aura and soul fluctuations were suppressed to the level of the early Mountain Sea Realm, with slight adjustments in their frequency. Though the changes were minor, they made a world of difference from before. ¡°With this concealment technique, even if I were to encounter Sun Moon Realm experts face-to-face, as long as they don¡¯t probe directly, I can perfectly conceal myself.¡± Chen Fei looked down at his right hand. In the next moment, immense power surged, but ultimately, he remained only at the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Compared to the original Slaughter Spirit Technique, Chen Fei could now maintain his realm at a certain level even in combat without revealing any clues. That Reincarnation Slaughter Technique is too bizarre, but it does speed up cultivation!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The incomplete Reincarnation Slaughter Technique inscribed on the stone stele focused entirely on using killing to nurture oneself, a principle evident in the Slaughter Spirit Technique. However, even within the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, there was no solution to the issue of excessive impurities drawn out from spiritual essences. The technique simply absorbed them without concern, converting all impurities into power to modify the soul. In a way, it resembled Chen Fei¡¯s Clones, which absorbed spiritual essences without worrying about impurities; as long as the power was sufficient. Chen Fei had long forgotten most of the details of the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, but he vividly remembered its drawbacks, reminding himself never to attempt to delve into this technique. An hour later, Chen Fei, transformed in appearance and stature, suppressed his cultivation level and placed Duan Suizhi¡¯s completely transformed Bird Cloud Blade on the counter of the shop. Chapter 835 - Chapter 835: Breakthrough, Sixth Divine Palace Chapter 835: Breakthrough, Sixth Divine Palace Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Is this a high-grade spiritual treasure?¡± The shopkeeper looked at the Bird Cloud Blade on the counter, his expression filled with astonishment and suspicion. Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation level appeared to be only in the mid-stage of the ordinary Mountain Sea Realm. No one said that someone in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t possess a high-grade spiritual treasure, but it was indeed rare. Many in the late-stage of the realm still used medium-grade spiritual treasures due to insufficient wealth. Those who could wield high-grade spiritual treasures across realms were all Sacred Land Prodigies. However, these prodigies would never sell their own treasures; they only needed to demonstrate enough talent for the Sacred Lands to provide them with cultivation resources. If Chen Fei had been born in a Sacred Land, he wouldn¡¯t have needed to worry about resources at all. However, disputes were also common within Sacred Lands¡ªwhere there are people, there is competition. Even prodigies could be secretly suppressed. ¡°Sir, may I ask about the origin of this high-grade spiritual treasure?¡± The shopkeeper turned to Chen Fei with a smile on his face. ¡°I don¡¯t mean to pry, but nowadays, the Sacred Lands have regulations requiring scrutiny of spiritual treasures with unclear origins.¡± ¡°Is the aura of this treasure pure?¡± Chen Fei asked, his voice hoarse and somewhat proud. ¡°The spiritual essence and aura within this spiritual treasure are pure and flawless.¡± The shopkeeper carefully sensed the Bird Cloud Blade, his expression subtly changing. He turned to Chen Fei and asked, ¡°Did you forge this treasure, sir?¡± Spiritual treasures used in the Mountain Sea Realm for some time would naturally absorb the aura and spiritual imprints of the realm¡¯s techniques. This bonding was necessary for effective use. Such spiritual imprints and technique auras were extremely difficult to cleanse completely; even using one¡¯s own spiritual essence to cleanse them might leave traces of one¡¯s aura within the treasure. Therefore, whether a spiritual treasure had a previous owner could often be discerned from the imprints it carried. Someone like Chen Fei, who could penetrate spatial layers and even manipulate the void to refine spiritual treasures, was truly unparalleled in the Middle Continent¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm. Achieving this required innate talents related to space, a trait nearly nonexistent in the human bloodline. Awakening such talents was nearly impossible. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei exchanging teleportation runes in the Black Divine Dimension and subsequently mastering teleportation to Great Completion, enhancing his innate talents to this level would have been impossible. ¡°As for my forging, I have my own insights. It took ten years to shape this blade, nine years to engrave its arrays, and three years to imbue it with spiritual essence, thus creating a high-grade spiritual treasure.¡± Chen Fei stroked his carefully groomed beard, speaking confidently. Forging spiritual treasures was an exceedingly intricate task, especially when aiming for a high-grade quality. Taking over twenty years to forge a single high-grade spiritual treasure was already considered quite efficient. ¡°Sir, you¡¯re a master forger? My apologies for any disrespect!¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s doubts were mostly dispelled, primarily because the sword in question possessed an exceptionally clear spiritual essence. He hadn¡¯t encountered such a pristine spiritual treasure in many years. Most of the spiritual treasures he handled had been used by others, their auras mixed and varied. Of course, such treasures did not affect their functionality; with one¡¯s own elemental power and spiritual essence, they could still unleash their full potential through proper care and nurturing. ¡°I also have a couple of failed attempts on hand. If the price for this one satisfies me, I can sell those to you as well,¡± Chen Fei said, lifting his head slightly. ¡°Please, this way, sir.¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes brightened. He led Chen Fei to a nearby tea room. The Boundless Sea had been restless ever since the arrival of the Black Divine, but with the establishment of the Sacred City, there was now some degree of security. However, the demand for various cultivation resources had only grown stronger amidst the turbulence. The effectiveness of spiritual treasures in aiding cultivation was moderate, but they provided powerful strength during battles, making them highly sought- after in the market. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei left the shop. The Bird Cloud Blade, along with two low-grade spiritual treasures and one medium-grade spiritual treasure, were all handed over to the shop. Despite the quantity, each treasure had been cleansed by the power of the void, ensuring their purity, which convinced the shop to accept them all. Chen Fei didn¡¯t purchase any Myriad Bamboo here this time; instead, he received high-grade elemental stones and departed directly. Previously, Chen Fei had dealt in spiritual treasures and Myriad Bamboo at this shop. Continuing to buy large quantities of Myriad Bamboo here might raise suspicions. An hour later, Chen Fei ascended into the sky and vanished from the Green Cloud Market. In his identity as a master forger, he divided the remaining spiritual treasures among several shops, exchanging them for a substantial amount of high-grade elemental stones. Then, in shops where he hadn¡¯t bought Myriad Bamboo before, he made batch purchases of the bamboo, spending all the remaining high-grade elemental stones. Forty-eight pieces of Myriad Bamboo¡ªthat was Chen Fei¡¯s harvest for today. With the twenty-seven Myriad Clones stored within the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei was on the brink of possessing a total of seventy-five Clones. This wealth was immense¡ªenough to deplete the entire estate of a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioner and still not match the amount of high-grade elemental stones he now held. Seventy-five Clones could elevate any talent or technique from novice to complete mastery, including the sacred sect¡¯s foundational techniques. ¡°With the talent Divine Blessing, from the Purple Sky Stellar Technique to the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, but my proficiency is still low. Even with so many Clones, it¡¯s not nearly enough.¡± Chen Fei mused, tempering his excitement about his current studies. Despite his substantial earnings, his expenditures were clearly more demanding. Returning to Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei secluded himself in the secret chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, diligently transforming each Myriad Bamboo into Clones. His proficiency in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique had only just reached a basic level, making the Clone creation process moderately efficient. It was sufficient but not ideal. He aimed to further enhance his proficiency in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, which would elevate his control over dream power and enhance his spiritual restoration abilities. However, with an insufficient number of Clones, he could only postpone advancing the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique for now. Most importantly, Chen Fei needed to enhance his innate talent, as it directly influenced his cultivation level. Equally crucial was the advancement of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, his primary cultivation technique. Currently, he had only achieved proficiency in this technique, sufficient to advance Chen Fei to the late-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm without much difficulty. However, further advancement would require a higher level of proficiency. Three days later, all the newly acquired Myriad Bamboo had been transformed into Clones. In the secret chamber, Chen Fei gazed at the neatly arranged seventy-five Clones. Soon, these Clones would all be sacrificed, becoming the stepping stones for his cultivation advancement. Picking up one Clone, Chen Fei instructed it to comprehend the innate talent Divine Blessing, then performed the sealing technique. Moments later, a destructive aura began to emanate from the Clone. By the evening of the next day, only twenty-three Clones remained in the secret chamber. Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Chen Fei watched as a radiant light illuminated the fifth Divine Palace within him. His innate talent blessing had finally reached perfection. A powerful vitality permeated his soul. Ordinary soul attacks or soul-consuming injuries posed no threat to Chen Fei anymore. Although Chen Fei¡¯s current soul recovery speed couldn¡¯t match the dramatic blood rejuvenation of his physique, within the Mountain Sea Realm, his soul recovery rate was already extremely impressive. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei opened two bottles of elixirs, and over twenty Dragon Breath Pills flew into his mouth. As his cultivation level advanced, each Divine Palace required increasingly more energy. Dragon Breath Pills were highly precious, specifically used for breaking through to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Previously, Chen Fei had needed just over a dozen Dragon Breath Pills for his breakthrough. Now, that number had jumped to over twenty. Fortunately, Chen Fei had acquired plenty during his last exchange at the Ethereal Lake, or he might have been troubled by the need for more Pills at this moment. However, with this round of palace forging completed, Chen Fei realized that for his next breakthrough, in addition to planning for Clones, he would need to continue preparing resources like Dragon Breath Pills. Currently, the Dragon Breath Pills stored within the Qianyuan Sword would likely only suffice for forging half of a palace. Various thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as the potent medicine rushed through his body. Guided by the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, all the medicinal power surged toward the sixth Divine Palace. Given insufficient comprehension of the primary cultivation technique in the Mountain Sea Realm, palace forging would inevitably proceed slowly. Thankfully, Chen Fei had no such issues. An hour passed, then two, then three. Time flew by swiftly during cultivation, almost passing in the blink of an eye. Within Chen Fei¡¯s body, under the influence of the Dragon Breath Pills, the sixth Divine Palace was nearing completion. ¡°Boom!¡± Like a reverberation within his soul, the top of the sixth Divine Palace was forged. Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, and a ripple spread out. A pattern started from the first Divine Palace, passed through the next two in sequence, and then attempted to connect with the fourth Divine Palace. As the Purple Sky Stellar Technique operated faster and faster, this pattern smoothly linked with the fourth Divine Palace, then the fifth, and finally incorporated the sixth Divine Palace into the formation. From this point, the six Divine Palaces had initially completed their first round of connection. This didn¡¯t signify Chen Fei breaking through to the late-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. The initial connection of the six Divine Palaces laid the foundation for breaking through to the seventh Divine Palace in the future. This process illustrated the exceptional nature of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique and Chen Fei¡¯s decent level of comprehension, allowing him to effectively reduce the difficulty. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Although only a small step, it was invaluable for breaking through bottlenecks. Chen Fei¡¯s soul, deeply rooted within his physical body, instantly soared. The souls in the other five Divine Palaces, each carrying their own talents, followed closely behind the main soul. A barrier appeared within Chen Fei¡¯s perception, and his innate talent blessing erupted with a brilliant light, crashing directly into the barrier. There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a silent crack appearing in the void barrier. Chen Fei¡¯s soul surged through the gap. Chen Fei¡¯s vision darkened momentarily, then he blinked and once again beheld the vast expanse of stars ahead. Chapter 836 - Chapter 836: Lightning Master Chapter 836: Lightning Master Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei leaped forward, and in just a moment, his expression began to subtly fluctuate. Dragging the shadows of six Divine Palaces was burdensome, a common experience in the Mountain Sea Realm. Compared to others in the realm, Chen Fei possessed abundant talents, which naturally provided greater assistance. Just now, Chen Fei noticed a decrease in the consumption of his spiritual energy during flight. To be precise, the combination of Endless Regeneration and Divine Blessing triggered a miraculous change. It allowed Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual energy to deplete slightly, only to be replenished shortly afterward. Endless Regeneration provided vitality, enabling Chen Fei to fly farther earlier. However, the absorption and conversion of void vitality by Endless Regeneration required time and process, only easing a bit of the burden on Chen Fei¡¯s spirit. Now, with the addition of Divine Blessing, the void vitality absorbed by Endless Regeneration was used by Divine Blessing to forcibly restore the consumed spiritual energy. Without Endless Regeneration, Divine Blessing would be powerless, unable to provide much assistance to the spirit, especially in this void realm, different from the outside world. If he only had Endless Regeneration, the result would be similar to before, providing not as much assistance. ¡°So, should I choose another soul-type talent to stack even more aggressively with Endless Regeneration? Or perhaps select a talent that allows me to run a bit farther in subsequent choices?¡± A thought popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind involuntarily, mainly because Endless Regeneration and Divine Blessing complemented each other so well. During the flight just now, Chen Fei felt that he had only used about seventy percent of his spiritual energy compared to before. Converted into maximum distance, that was quite significant. After all, each exploration into the void by Chen Fei was much farther than those of other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. Once again, the clusters of talents he had seen flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze paused slightly on the unique talents of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Chen Fei did entertain the idea of acquiring all the talents of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and seeing if there would be any major changes in the end. However, in the end, Chen Fei abandoned this idea. The stakes were too high. Talents like Sky Piercer and Imprisonment certainly had their uses, but they were relatively ineffective in Chen Fei¡¯s advancement. Continuing his flight, Chen Fei encountered the three talents that seemed to manipulate rules: Sky Piercer, Sky Breaker, and Connecting Heaven. He wondered if there were talents beyond the void that increased probabilities or directly boosted fortune. Those with profound fortune could receive divine assistance, potentially unleashing critical strikes and combos targeting the opponent¡¯s weaknesses with every move. The scene was downright brutal. Chen Fei chuckled, shook his head slightly, and pressed on. After flying a distance, Chen Fei reached the farthest point he had previously reached and spotted the Thunder Roar. Thunder Roar could directly enhance the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, significantly boosting Chen Fei¡¯s strength. Moreover, the power of thunder inherently restrained various demons, making this talent a special defense for his body, mind, and spirit. Continuing to stack defenses and attacks. Chen Fei checked his spiritual energy and found he had only used about thirty percent so far, allowing him to delve deeper into the void. Without hesitation, Chen Fei continued flying forward. As he progressed, the gaps between talents grew wider until finally, three clusters of light appeared ahead. Chen Fei approached the cluster of light and reached out. [Divine Resilience: Confronting fatal attacks, forcibly retain life.] Chen Fei¡¯s expression subtly changed. This talent was indeed a life-saving tool, ensuring survival even against unstoppable enemies who could not deliver a fatal blow in one strike. Of course, for this talent to work, there was a prerequisite: his body must not be utterly shattered by a single blow. As long as more than half of his body remained intact, the Divine Resilience talent could forcibly preserve his life. Even if critical areas like the head or heart were shattered, it wouldn¡¯t matter. When you possessed the Divine Resilience talent, all information within your body was already recorded, and the talent typically absorbed sufficient energy. Once faced with death, Divine Resilience would be triggered. This reminded Chen Fei of another talent he had encountered earlier, Indomitable. Indomitable allowed one to maintain sufficient combat capability even when severely wounded, making it an excellent complement to Divine Resilience. Even with only a trickle of blood left, there was a chance to escape or even counterattack. Chen Fei withdrew his hand and reached into the second cluster of light. Divine Resilience was impressive, but with talents like Blood Rebirth available, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t say he didn¡¯t need this talent, but it certainly wasn¡¯t essential. [Soul Sever: Slaying one person increases critical strike probability.] Chen Fei¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Yet another talent related to critical strikes, but Soul Sever specifically stacked critical strike probability. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Sky Piercer talent itself didn¡¯t have a high critical strike rate, but when combined with Soul Sever and facing enough enemies, the cumulative critical strike chance could become quite significant. However, the critical strike chance stacked by Soul Sever wasn¡¯t limitless; it depended on the rule pressure each person¡¯s spirit could withstand, allowing for varying degrees of stacking. The stronger you were, the more exaggerated the stacking could become. Even when stacked to the maximum, it still couldn¡¯t guarantee critical strikes every time. Nevertheless, Soul Sever was indeed a formidable tool in group battles. Chen Fei withdrew his hand. Soul Sever was impressive, but like Sky Piercer, it wasn¡¯t a talent he chose. Chapter 837 - Chapter 837: Lightning Master (2) Chapter 837: Lightning Master (2) Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei favored powers that he could control. The talent for probability-based critical strikes wasn¡¯t bad, but it simply wasn¡¯t suitable for him. Although he had been initially captivated by Sky Breaker. After careful consideration, however, he ultimately decided to give it up. Instead, he found the talent Roar of Fury more suitable after much thought. By accumulating power, he could achieve critical strikes, which suited him better. ¡°Startling Crane: Damaged opponents, extracted primal essence to enhance attacks.¡± The third talent orb made Chen Fei raise his eyebrows slightly, another talent that grew stronger with each battle. It was somewhat similar to Soul Sever, but completely different in detail. Soul Sever was purely for group battles, while Startling Crane could be effective in both group and single combat, with decent results in both cases. The extracted primal essence couldn¡¯t be refined or absorbed due to impurities more exaggerated than pure essence. However, it could be directly used to enhance attack power. Though the increase wasn¡¯t substantial, as opponents weakened, Chen Fei definitely grew stronger. Chen Fei withdrew his hand, sensing the consumption of his spiritual energy, and continued flying forward. These three talents were quite good, but if Chen Fei had to choose, he would prefer to select the Thunder Roar talent. Once again traversing a long and lonely void, he finally encountered another cluster of orbs, this time four, more than before, which pleasantly surprised Chen Fei. ¡°Grave Dust: Damage opponents, extract primal essence to enhance techniques.¡± It was another talent that extracted primal essence, similar to Startling Crane, but Grave Dust used the extracted essence to enhance techniques. At first glance, it seemed not much different¡ªenhancing techniques was essentially enhancing attacks indirectly. However, there were subtle differences. With the same primal essence, Startling Crane enhanced attacks more powerfully, but after one strike, the essence might be depleted. In contrast, Grave Dust¡¯s talent, enhancing techniques, might not provide as much of an attack boost because techniques themselves didn¡¯t improve significantly. But it lasted longer over time, ensuring the enhancement didn¡¯t disappear after a single strike. Moreover, Grave Dust had an intriguing aspect: using primal essence to enhance techniques effectively pointed out the future direction of insights into that technique. Despite the subsequent dispersal of primal essence and the disappearance of technique enhancement, once you¡¯ve seen a path, subsequent insights along that path shouldn¡¯t take too long, estimating a quick improvement in techniques. In hindsight, the Grave Dust talent somewhat resembled an accelerator for techniques. While Chen Fei didn¡¯t need this ability due to his character, it would be extremely rare for other practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Seamless: Damage opponents, extract primal essence to enhance defense.¡± Once again extracting primal essence from opponents, this time used to bolster defense, essentially adding a protective shield to the body surface, effective in both group and single combat. Compared to the Startling Crane talent, it can be considered two sides of the same coin, depending on the preference of the practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Moon Wind: Damage opponents, extract primal essence to enhance speed.¡± To Chen Fei¡¯s surprise, the third orb also involved extracting opponent¡¯s primal essence, leaving him somewhat stunned. While extracting primal essence was certainly beneficial, Chen Fei was interested in seeing different types of talents. This Moon Wind talent, enhancing speed including attack speed and evasion speed, was undoubtedly promising, falling into the same tier as the aforementioned talents. Ultimately, it all boiled down to personal preference for practitioners to decide which one they leaned towards. Of course, there was an even more ruthless approach: to gather all four talents. Startling Crane, Grave Dust, Seamless, and Moon Wind! Executing this combination, if the enemy couldn¡¯t defend against it and suffered your attacks, all four talents would simultaneously extract primal essence from the opponent, immediately weakening their vitality. The feeling of this would be like quadruple the joy. Meanwhile, you would directly gain the enhanced states of all four talents. An opponent who was evenly matched with you would suddenly drop a tier. If they were originally weaker than you, with such enhancements, you could probably defeat them in just a few moves. If combined with a certain technique to form a talent skill, the effect would be overwhelmingly dominant. Just thinking about it made Chen Fei somewhat excited. From the Sixth Divine Palace to the Ninth Divine Palace, Chen Fei could exactly accommodate four talents. Should he just go for them? Chen Fei extended his hand into the final orb. ¡°Thunderstorm: Enhance thunder-type techniques, reduce the difficulty of practicing thunder-type techniques.¡± Similar to Thunder Roar¡¯s explanation, but with significantly enhanced effects, it was an advanced version of Thunder Roar. Chen Fei hesitated, checking the consumption of his spiritual energy. At this point, it wasn¡¯t enough to propel him across the void ahead to discover new talents. Therefore, Chen Fei had to choose one from the many talents he had seen before. Startling Crane, Grave Dust, Seamless, Moon Wind¡ªthese four talents were excellent. After pondering for a long time, Chen Fei ultimately shook his head and decided to give up. He preferred talents that provided stable enhancements rather than those that required injuring someone to activate. Moreover, there was another consideration: talents that could strip away an opponent¡¯s primal essence depended on the opponent¡¯s level. If the opponent could forcefully lock their primal essence, even if Chen Fei had the talent, it might not work or extract very little. Such talents were far inferior to those that directly acted on one¡¯s own body, ensuring one¡¯s strength remained unchanged regardless of the enemy¡¯s actions. ¡°Thunderstorm!¡± If seeing Thunder Roar before had only sparked a slight interest, encountering the enhanced version of Thunderstorm left Chen Fei with no more hesitation. This talent could significantly boost the Purple Sky Stellar Technique! Not only did the Thunderstorm talent enhance the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, but it also greatly bolstered protection against demonic influences. Gripping the Thunderstorm talent, Chen Fei surged back to his original position. Inside the Tingfeng Courtyard¡¯s secret chamber, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and a massive burst of lightning erupted from his body. The Purple Sky Stellar Technique automatically activated, complementing the Thunderstorm talent. Insights about both automatically flooded Chen Fei¡¯s mind. His expression flickered briefly, but he quickly absorbed them. Fifteen minutes later, the lightning gradually subsided, and the proficiency of the Thunderstorm talent and Purple Sky Stellar Technique stabilized. From basic proficiency, the Thunderstorm talent had advanced to halfway through the entry level, while the Purple Sky Stellar Technique had taken a significant step toward mastery. Roughly estimating their improvements, Chen Fei had saved the equivalent of eight Myriad Clones, around more than twenty thousand high-grade elemental stones. Such resonances between talents and top-tier techniques had occurred once before, with the talent Divine Blessing and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, surpassing even the advancement seen with the Thunderstorm talent this time. Chen Fei lowered his head, slowly tightening his right hand, adding another Divine Palace. The output of elemental power increased significantly, especially the thunder attribute within it surged instantly. Glancing at the myriad Myriad Clones beside him, Chen Fei lightly gestured with his right hand, summoning one over. The Purple Sky Stellar Technique, his main cultivation method, was currently at a too low proficiency level. Chen Fei needed to raise it. One day later, The entire secret chamber seemed transformed into a sea of thunderstorms, countless lightning bolts traversing through. Standing amidst it all, Chen Fei resembled the lord of thunder. Despite the raging storm of thunder, it caused no disturbance to the formation within the secret chamber. Whenever the thunder brushed the edges of the formation, it felt as gentle as a breeze over a hill. Such precise and meticulous control was the lifelong pursuit of countless practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm. With twenty-three Myriad Clones, Chen Fei elevated the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, akin to a sacred sect¡¯s foundational technique, to perfection. This mastery over thunderstorms stemmed from the enhancement of his technique and the blessing of the Thunderstorm talent. With this foundation, Chen Fei could cultivate to the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm without encountering any bottlenecks along the way. Once Chen Fei elevated the Purple Sky Stellar Technique to the state of Great Completion, he could attempt to break through to the Sun and Moon Realm. Originally, the six Divine Palaces were interconnected: the first three with intricate formations, and the latter three with a single connecting formation. However, now that Chen Fei had perfected the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, the formations within the six Divine Palaces had become extremely complex, almost indistinguishable from the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. In other words, with the elemental power erupting from the six Divine Palaces at this moment, Chen Fei was on par with the typical later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei aimed to forge the seventh Divine Palace and break through to the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. With the foundation of the current six Divine Palaces, even the efficiency of refining elemental power would be significantly enhanced. The only thing hindering Chen Fei was the proficiency of the Thunderstorm talent. He needed new Myriad Clones. As long as he had enough Myriad Clones, Chen Fei would face no obstacles in advancing his realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hum!¡± Seven stars flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s body. With the Purple Sky Stellar Technique at the stage of Great Completion, it could now activate this secret technique, the Seven Star Illumination Technique. Two ethereal Divine Palaces manifested within Chen Fei¡¯s body, shining brilliantly alongside the original six Divine Palaces. Eight Divine Palaces¡ªreaching the pinnacle realm of the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm! Chapter 838 - Chapter 838: Giant Palm Reaching Heaven Chapter 838: Giant Palm Reaching Heaven Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Seven Star Illumination Technique enhanced the power of two Divine Palaces, while the Nine Star Chain increased it to three Divine Palaces directly, equivalent to advancing an entire small realm of cultivation. The inheritance of the Sacred Land¡¯s sect techniques not only held hope for breaking through the Sun Moon Realm but also granted unparalleled strength even in daily battles. Of course, even if practitioners from other realms had comprehended the Sacred Land¡¯s sect techniques to their peak and activated such secrets, they found it difficult to wield them at will. Such a sudden surge in power overwhelmed one¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul. The Seven Star Illumination Technique could be sustained for a while, but the Nine Star Chain surely only delivered a single devastating blow. If one dared to delay for a moment, whether the enemy lived or died became uncertain, but one would certainly be torn apart by the power of the Nine Star Chain. Especially when a peak practitioner of the Mountain Sea Realm unleashed the Nine Star Chain, although it claimed to have no aftereffects, the convergence of nine Divine Palaces within the practitioner¡¯s body, plus an additional three Divine Palaces, resulted in an accumulated power approaching that of the Sun Moon Realm. This combined power was already very close to the Sun Moon Realm, yet your own cultivation remained within the confines of the Mountain Sea Realm. Even if only one strike was executed, it could severely damage one¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul afterward, akin to battling with one¡¯s own origin almost no different. There are no perfect inheritances in the world, and the Sacred Land¡¯s sect techniques are no exception. Chen Fei stood in place, feeling the power brought by the Seven Star Illumination Technique. After a moment, he slowly dispersed it. Techniques, talents¡ªChen Fei stacked various layers to an insane degree. This stacking not only enhanced external defense but also internal resilience. Therefore, the Seven Star Illumination Technique alone could not exert any pressure on Chen Fei. He could treat this technique as a common move. In battle, when facing an opponent, he could unsheathe his sword to Sword Dominates the Galaxy, then invoke the Seven Star Illumination Technique as needed, and if necessary, ignite his soul once more. Now that his innate talent had reached a magnificent peak, Chen Fei could intensify the burning of his soul even more. When the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique also reaches Great Completion, Chen Fei intends to carefully consider how to maximize the full burning of his soul. Otherwise, if the speed of soul burning cannot keep up with the recovery brought by the two blessings, wouldn¡¯t that be too wasteful? Chen Fei glanced at the ground, where after the bursting of numerous clones, only a few ashes remained. With dozens of clones completely depleted, Chen Fei found himself in a state of financial scarcity again. Only a few high-grade elemental stones remained. After simplifying the Thunderstorm talent, the remaining high-grade elemental stones were barely enough to buy some ordinary elemental power pills. Dragon Breath Pills, which not only enhanced elemental power but also boosted the soul, were beyond Chen Fei¡¯s financial reach with the current amount of high-grade elemental stones. After simplifying the Thunderstorm talent into just Thunder Strike, whenever lightning struck Chen Fei, he could enhance his comprehension. There was no need to deliberately fly into the sky to attract lightning. In an open environment, his clones could use the Purple Sky Stellar Technique to continuously draw lightning to Chen Fei. His main self could continue practicing other techniques without conflict. However, to elevate the Thunderstorm talent to its peak, it still required several years. None of these talents could be mastered in a short time; indeed, a few years were already considered brief. This was partly due to the high-end nature of the talents Chen Fei had chosen. In peacetime, several years might not seem significant, but now, it was not feasible. Even a Sun Moon Realm expert had been killed by the Black Divine, who hadn¡¯t fully recovered to the fifth rank. This time, Chen Fei had no retreat. Previously, he could escape elsewhere, but now every place he found beyond the void was hunted by powerful beings. Behind the Thousand Feathers alter, there was a formidable figure no less powerful than the Black Divine. Beyond the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, there seemed to be no one above the sixth rank, but hundreds of flesh-and-blood eyeballs held Fifth-Tier power. Each one was as strong as a Fifth-Tier expert. Who could withstand this? If Chen Fei dared to enter, he would be turned to ashes immediately. As for the teachings after the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, they were not to be trifled with. The techniques directly set traps; dare to observe and learn, and one would instantly turn into a unique weapon, free for the opponent to exploit. Chen Fei seemed to know of three pathways beyond the void, yet none of them were viable. In such circumstances, if Chen Fei didn¡¯t push himself in cultivation, when the Black Divine started slaughtering endlessly in the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei would have no power to resist. Leaving the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei floated into mid-air and glanced instinctively towards the distant Jade Spring Valley. With Duan Suizhi killed by Chen Fei, the high-grade spiritual treasure Bird Cloud Blade had already been sold. A high-grade spiritual treasure typically held a value of around a hundred thousand high-grade elemental stones. If Chen Fei were to take over Jade Spring Valley, it would add up to tens of thousands of clones. Jade Spring Valley was heavily protected by powerful formations, with a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert and several others of similar levels from different Mountain Sea Realm realms. Based on the recent observations of Chen Fei, all the Mountain Sea Realm experts from Jade Spring Valley were recently withdrawing into the valley. They wouldn¡¯t go anywhere else, as if they feared others coming to attack them. To outsiders, Jade Spring Valley¡¯s actions were understandable, considering how many followers of the Black Divine had switched allegiances, and the resulting frequent attacks. Despite the diligent efforts of the stewards in the Sacred City, news of sects being wiped out occasionally surfaced in other parts of the city. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze remained calm. With the Profound Slaughter Sword in hand, he could now manipulate fluctuations in his soul. Under normal circumstances, he no longer needed to worry about being recognized. Therefore, Jade Spring Valley could be leveled. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, even if Jade Spring Valley had formations, he could forcibly break through them with full effort. As long as he first killed Tang Zhiliang, a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm expert, practitioners from other realms of the Mountain Sea Realm would no longer pose a threat to Chen Fei. The significance of stacking armor was to fear neither regular frontal battles nor group skirmishes. This subconscious drive was why Chen Fei constantly stacked armor on himself. ¡°In three days, there will be a small auction in the Green Cloud Market. Attention will be focused there. Shall we strike then?¡± Chen Fei pondered briefly, his figure flickering as he flew towards the direction of the Mission Hall. By observing the changes in the mission board at the Mission Hall, he could gauge some of the current situations in the Boundless Sea. Moreover, if suitable missions were available, Chen Fei would undertake them. Jade Spring Valley was just one target for leveling, but it couldn¡¯t supply the quantity of Myriad Bamboo Chen Fei needed alone. As for the forces of other followers of the Black Divine, Chen Fei could explore the vicinity of Thousand Geese City at most for any possibilities, but anything farther posed too great a risk. Flying dozens of miles, Chen Fei suddenly halted in mid-air, his eyes turning towards the direction of Jade Spring Valley. At some unknown moment, within dozens of miles around Jade Spring Valley, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth abruptly fell silent. A sense of impending storm filled the air, its oppressive aura spreading instantly to such a degree that Chen Fei, even at a considerable distance, could distinctly perceive it. The protective grand formation of Jade Spring Valley instantly activated, its dazzling light seeming to strive against the oppressive force, but soon, the formation flickered momentarily and then fell still, unable to resist. A colossal palm, spanning several miles, appeared above Jade Spring Valley. With a gentle touch, the formation shattered instantly, offering no resistance whatsoever. The palm of the sky descended straight onto Jade Spring Valley. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous roar echoed through the entire heavens and earth. The previously silent spiritual energy surged like boiling water, spreading in all directions. Chen Fei looked up at the figure above Jade Spring Valley, faintly discernible. After extending a palm, the figure turned and departed. Dozens of Mountain Sea Realm auras appeared around Jade Spring Valley, belonging to the stewards of the Sacred City. In the next moment, these stewards rushed into Jade Spring Valley. Facing dozens of Mountain Sea Realm experts, including several in the late stages and even at the pinnacle, the battle in Jade Spring Valley lasted only a moment before concluding. ¡°A Sun Moon Realm expert!¡± The wind whipped around his clothes as Chen Fei stood in mid-air, his mind unable to calm down for a long time. It wasn¡¯t just because Chen Fei had witnessed a Sun Moon Realm expert in action, wielding unmatched power. It was also because Chen Fei realized that his gains had been plundered by the Sun Moon Realm expert. Plans couldn¡¯t keep up with changes. Just moments ago, he had been plotting to reap a windfall in three days. Now, Jade Spring Valley had been flattened. The value of over ten thousand high-grade elemental stones vanished in an instant. Chen Fei¡¯s lips trembled as he turned back and flew towards Thousand Geese City. The sudden obliteration of Jade Spring Valley likely marked not an end but a beginning. For a Sun Moon Realm expert to directly attack Jade Spring Valley indicated that it was affiliated with the followers of the Black Divine. Despite Jade Spring Valley maintaining a low profile recently, its discovery suggested that Sun Moon Realm experts in the Sacred City had found a way to identify those who had aligned with the Black Divine. Zhao Ruizheng and the others stood above Thousand Geese City, staring in shock towards Jade Spring Valley. Clearly, they were completely awed by the display of power shown by the Sun Moon Realm expert just moments ago. In comparison to the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s ability to move mountains and fill seas, the power of the Sun Moon Realm was undoubtedly much more formidable. There was simply no comparison between the Mountain Sea Realm and the Sun Moon Realm. Several hours later, sporadic messages reached Thousand Geese City. Sun Moon Realm experts from the Sacred Land had indeed begun taking action to eliminate the Black Divine loyalists. Many apparently docile factions within the Sacred City harbored followers of the Black Divine. This time, they were all targeted by the Sun Moon Realm experts who forcefully exterminated them. The remaining cleanup was left to the stewards of the Sacred City. Chen Fei stood inside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, calmly listening to the incoming reports. ¡°It truly lives up to being the Sacred Land, and to the Sun Moon Realm,¡± he thought. Despite the Black Divine loyalists concealing their marks extremely well, under normal circumstances, distinguishing between an ordinary Mountain Sea Realm practitioner and a follower of the Black Divine was nearly impossible. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, the history of the Boundless Sea was exceedingly ancient, filled with countless miraculous techniques and methods. Perhaps some secret method could faintly detect the Black Divine¡¯s mark. For instance, the dream power of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique could utilize the Black Divine¡¯s mark to discover other followers of the Black Divine. But Chen Fei speculated that the method the Sacred Land possessed likely had its limitations. After all, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been caught, which could be attributed to his restraint from wandering about aimlessly and the fact that he only had one Black Divine symbol on his entire body. Unlike other followers of the Black Divine who inevitably underwent distortions in their essence as they drew closer to the Black Divine, Chen Fei fundamentally differed in this regard. Chapter 839 - Chapter 839: Venerable Sovereign Chapter 839: Venerable Sovereign Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei was reluctant to test whether his Black Divine pattern would be discovered. Although Chen Fei was indeed different from those who sided with the Black Divine, if discovered, there would likely be no opportunity for explanation in the Sun Moon Realm. After all, it was widely known that those who sided with the Black Divine had twisted souls and were staunch devotees. They preferred to self-destruct rather than reveal any information that could affect the Black Divine. In this situation, capturing the Black Divine loyalists alive had become less meaningful, so the Sun Moon Realm acted directly to slay them, which appeared to be a simpler solution. The members of the holy Sun Moon Realm needed to focus more of their energy on finding the true form of the Black Divine. Despite the last incident where the Black Divine killed a member of the Sun Moon Realm, the search for the Black Divine¡¯s true form would not cease. The first thing Chen Fei did upon returning to Thousand Geese City was to use the Xuanyuan Sword in a secret room to place the Black Divine pattern into a spatial grid. Although this would occupy a spatial grid, the Black Divine pattern remained crucial for Chen Fei until the Black Divine loyalists were completely slain. As for whether the Black Divine pattern would be discovered within the spatial grid¡­ Within the spatial grid, time almost stagnated, a power that the Sun Moon Realm had never possessed, naturally precluding any possibility of discovery. A day later, the cleansing within the Sacred City came to an end. Hundreds of Black Divine loyalists were slain, including over a hundred from the Mountain Sea Realm. On the side where the demonic beasts gathered, similar actions took place, with no shortage of deceased Monster Kings. Combined, the fourth-tier powers aligned with the Black Divine had reached a staggering level. Whether due to nearing the end of their natural lifespan or feeling that the Black Divine could not be resisted, the fallen humans and Monster Kings exceeded many people¡¯s expectations. If left unchecked within the Sacred City and the demonic beast gathering place, the future destruction caused by such forces would be unimaginable. Although there are still some undiscovered Black Divine loyalists within the Sacred City, it is likely that after this event, these individuals will firmly conceal themselves. Just because they haven¡¯t been discovered before doesn¡¯t mean they¡¯ve hidden well; it may simply be that they haven¡¯t been detected by the Sun Moon Realm, or they are exceptionally candid. However, if they continue to act recklessly, it¡¯s likely only a matter of time before they are apprehended and slain. Following the purge, the atmosphere in the Sacred City, after a period of suppression, burst forth with renewed vigor. After all, living in the Sacred City, not knowing who among those around you might have been a follower of the Black Divine, and the constant threat of potential attacks, created an unbearable feeling. Outside the Sacred City, where monsters roamed freely, was already nerve- wracking enough, and there was the looming threat of the Black Divine potentially regaining its fifth-tier strength at any moment. Living in the Sacred City should theoretically have provided safety, but the reality was quite the opposite. Now, at least, the likelihood of being attacked while residing in the Sacred City had significantly decreased, possibly even eliminated altogether. Those who had aligned with the Black Divine might have turned their attention toward members of the Mountain Sea Realm who wandered outside the Sacred City. After all, beyond the Sacred City, the Sun Moon Realm was completely invisible, so there was no need to worry about being discovered there. With the substantial reduction of Black Divine loyalists within the Sacred City, Chen Fei should have been relieved, as it signified the safety of Thousand Geese City. Chen Fei was indeed relieved, but then faced a real issue¡ªhe was short of money. The auction in Green Cloud Market proceeded as scheduled, but Chen Fei did not attend. Without money, there was nothing to participate in; he certainly couldn¡¯t sell off the few spirit treasures he had, could he? It couldn¡¯t come to that! More crucially, all that Chen Fei possessed were middle-grade spirit treasures ¡ªvaluable, undoubtedly, worth tens of thousands of high-grade elemental stones. However, for his numerous Myriad Clones, each easily consuming dozens of such treasures, these resources seemed meager. Inside the secret chamber, Chen Fei held a piece of wood, the very one he had extracted from the world behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Over time, cleansed by the power of the void, the wood¡¯s capacity to contain energy had reached its limit. Stripped of its spiritual essence, the wood had been thoroughly depleted. Now, injecting it with void power only restored it to less than a tenth of its former strength, possibly even less. Yet, even so, the wood now exhibited some mystical properties. ¡°If I directly integrate this into the Qianyuan Sword, given its current foundation, it should elevate the Qianyuan Sword to the level of a high-grade spirit treasure.¡± Chen Fei waved the wood slightly. Due to its connection with space, he felt almost no resistance, and there was even a pushing force. If the Qianyuan Sword truly achieved high-grade spirit status in this way, Chen Fei¡¯s attack speed would be significantly enhanced. Now, when others faced Chen Fei¡¯s attacks, they had nowhere to hide, and it would only become more unavoidable. Hovering in mid-air, Chen Fei halted the wood and suddenly thrust it forward. Ripples formed layer by layer at the front end of the wood, then it disappeared in an instant, vanishing into the folds of space. A faint glow emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow as he watched the front end of the wood. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only To some extent, this piece of wood could deliver attacks directly into an opponent¡¯s body. However, it was only to a certain extent because the wood¡¯s power was barely sufficient, and elemental and demonic energies could naturally hinder spatial forces. Bypassing surface defenses to strike directly inside someone¡¯s body was not as simple as imagined¡ªor rather, it was extremely difficult. Chen Fei retracted the wood, leaning it against the ground, deep in thought about how to handle it. Refining the Qianyuan Sword into a high-grade spirit treasure would be advantageous, as Chen Fei aimed to elevate its status. Chapter 840 - Chapter 840: Emperor Chapter 840: Emperor Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The wood could be sold for a substantial sum, given its spatial properties. Then, Chen Fei could have bought more Myriad Bamboo to enhance techniques or his Thunderstorm Talent. ¡°Or should I have used this wood to try and prematurely activate the Thousand Feathers altar?¡± A third idea suddenly popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind. It had been nearly a year since the last altar activation. Normally, the energy within the altar would have been sufficient for another opening. But Chen Fei¡¯s frequent hunting around the area might have caused the monsters behind the altar to intentionally slow down the energy absorption. Instead, they used that energy to continuously reinforce the altar, not only strengthening their own side but also inadvertently reinforcing the Thousand Feathers Alliance¡¯s side. The absorption of Void energy by the Endless Regeneration talent had its limits. As long as the altar was sturdy enough, it wouldn¡¯t fear a repeat ofChen Fei¡¯s previous attempt to forcefully stuff Void energy and trigger the altar. From their previous encounters, those monsters had already gauged Chen Fei¡¯s strength. If Chen Fei had not been in the Boundless Sea but on the other side of the altar, he would have been smashed long ago. In the eyes of those monsters, the power of a mere early-stage Fourth-Tier was not worth mentioning. Now, being blocked by such an early-stage human, how humiliating and frustrating it was for them. By reinforcing the altar, they could directly summon Fourth-Tier late-stage or even peak-stage monsters to crush this ignorant human. Thinking of the pure spiritual essence of those monsters and the materials of their weapons, Chen Fei knew they could fetch quite a few high-quality elemental stones in the market. As for the weapons of those monsters, Chen Fei could only sell them as ordinary spiritual essences since his forging skills were actually not that great. Every time he enhanced the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell, it was all done using a simple and rough method of stacking spiritual essences. Selling those monsters¡¯ pure spiritual essences directly would be a waste. Chen Fei could refine them into elixirs, maximizing their value directly. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t actually refined elixirs for many years, and he hadn¡¯t even refined a single Fourth-Tier elixir used in the Mountain Sea Realm. But now, in order to earn more high-quality elemental stones, Chen Fei felt he could push himself harder. Two days later, Chen Fei disappeared into the violet light in Thousand Geese City. A day later, Chen Fei left the Middle Continent and arrived at the concealed altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance. Along the way, Chen Fei encountered many monsters. Previously, not a single one was in sight, as if they had completely disappeared. Now these monsters had reappeared, clearly indicating that the Black Divine¡¯s strategy for the Boundless Sea had changed again. Chen Fei paid no attention to those monsters. After chasing him for a while and realizing they couldn¡¯t catch up, they eventually gave up. Chen Fei landed on the altar, and ripples spread under his feet. When the altar wasn¡¯t active, it was impossible to tell that it was meant for teleportation. There was no need to worry too much about being discovered by the Sun Moon Realm patrols; their attention was entirely on the Black Divine. A beam of light shot from Chen Fei¡¯s brow, completely enveloping the altar. After a moment, the Heavenly Eye on Chen Fei¡¯s brow dissipated. The results observed by Chen Fei¡¯s astral projection were similar. Somehow, the opposite side had found a way to strengthen the altar without triggering its teleportation function. The initiative had returned to the hands of the monsters. When the altar next activated, the monsters arriving would likely start at Fifth-Tier or even stronger. Are you not afraid that I¡¯ll bring Sun Moon Realm experts here directly?¡± Chen Fei shook his head slightly. If he couldn¡¯t stop them, he would definitely call the Sacred Land immediately. Under a collapsed nest, how could there be intact eggs? If Chen Fei couldn¡¯t break this altar, the Sun Moon Realm experts could certainly do so with their profound treasures. As these thoughts raced through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, he placed the Void Wood directly on the altar. In the next moment, Chen Fei activated the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, drawing in the elemental energy from the surrounding dozen miles. This¡¯ energy was channeled through the Void Wood into the altar. A vast amount of elemental energy surged around the altar, some of it unable to penetrate into the altar itself. However, a significant amount of this elemental energy rushed directly into the altar through the Void Wood. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s absorption using the Endless Regeneration talent, the quantity of elemental energy from the Boundless Sea brought in through the Void Wood was undoubtedly much greater. The altar absorbed the elemental energy, emitting a dazzling light that grew brighter as time passed. At the other end of the altar, within a dark canyon, Here, no daylight reached, and a deathly silence pervaded the surroundings. Countless monsters were gathered here, the lowest among them at early Fourth-Tier. Those below Fourth-Tier had no right to stay here and could only wait outside the canyon. Emperor, that human has appeared again and is disrupting the altar!¡± A monster flickered and appeared in the canyon, kneeling before a massive figure seated high in the center of the canyon. In the central part of the canyon, a huge figure sat upright on a high seat, its terrifying aura pressing down on the surrounding elemental energy, causing ripples and disturbances. Emperor, my cultivation has now reached a level where I can use the altar to slay that human!¡± A figure stepped forward, speaking loudly. Compared to the other monsters, the figure that stepped forward at this moment faintly resembled the Emperor in terms of aura. From the attitudes of the other monsters around, it was clear that this figure held a high status. ¡°Accomplish this, and I will reward you with the Sinful Energy Bead!¡± A voice rang out like a divine decree. The surrounding monsters heard about the Sinful Energy Bead, their eyes showing a hint of envy. ¡°Thankyou, Emperor!¡± There was a clear distinction of respect among them; even the Emperor¡¯s heir, Chi Yun, had to address his father like all other monsters did, as Emperor. Chi Yun flickered and arrived at the altar, ready to teleport, but found the altar unstable. Your Highness, the power of your exotic treasures is too strong; the altar cannot bear it!¡± A venerable monster whispered nearby. Chi Yun frowned, removed several exotic treasures from his body, and threw them beside the altar. In the next moment, the altar lit up, and Chi Yun felt a pulling force. Without resistance, he disappeared from the altar in the next moment. In the canyon, all monsters watched intently. Through the altar, they could faintly see the scene on the other side. In the Boundless Sea, within the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei was guiding elemental energies into the altar when suddenly, intense fluctuations appeared on the altar. Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed subtly. The altar was activating; some monster was about to be transported here. With a slight movement, Chen Fei flashed to one side, less than a mile away from the altar. In the next moment, the altar burst with light, and a figure quickly coalesced. It had wide jaws, tusks, four arms, and a single eye, resembling previous monsters in appearance. However, there was a distinct difference: golden demonic patterns adorned its horn. These demonic patterns on its horn gave this mid-stage Fourth-Tier monster the aura of a late-stage Fourth-Tier. As the monster¡¯s head turned, the golden horn caused intense fluctuations in the surrounding elemental energy. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze narrowed. The aura of this monster seemed similar to the powerful presence he had faintly sensed behind the altar before. ¡°Human, you have killed our people and blocked our path. You shall die!¡± Chi Yun stared at Chen Fei, roaring to the sky, then instantly appeared in front of him. Though their languages were unintelligible, the waves of aggression emanating from Chi Yun¡¯s spirit made Chen Fei understand his intentions instantly. A raging aura surged forth. Compared to other mid-stage Fourth-Tier monsters, Chi Yun¡¯s display far exceeded what was expected at this stage. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword emitted a resounding sword cry! Chen Fei looked at the weapon in Chi Yun¡¯s hand. Compared to the wolf¡¯s tooth club carried by previous monsters, Chi Yun¡¯s blade, though still rough, was undoubtedly of much higher quality in terms of material. This could fetch a lot of money! A smile crossed Chen Fei¡¯s face. Seven starlights flashed across his body, and his aura suddenly soared. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Sword Dominates the Galaxy! Transparent sword shadows appeared above the eight Divine Palaces. Invisible flames surged in the soul, and Chen Fei¡¯s momentum soared like a blazing fire, shooting straight into the sky. ¡°Boom!¡± The sky trembled as a lightning pillar with a diameter exceeding a hundred meters descended from above. With a swing of the Qianyuan Sword, it completely engulfed Chi Yun. Chapter 841 - Chapter 841: Not Worth Mentioning Chapter 841: Not Worth Mentioning Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If there were others here right now, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s posture, they would instinctively think that he was fighting for his life. The Seven Star Illumination Technique is quite famous on the Middle Continent, very powerful, but not sustainable. Typically, it wouldn¡¯t be used unless it¡¯s a critical moment. As for the Burning Soul Sacrifice, especially in such a frenzied state, it¡¯s almost only used when facing a desperate situation. Because using such a method to burn the soul has severe consequences. Even with the best spiritual materials afterward, if mishandled, recovery may be nearly impossible. Moreover, if the battle is prolonged, one might end up burning oneself out. The thunderous roar gradually subsided, and Chen Fei sheathed his sword, revealing the figure of Chi Yun in the midst. Thirty percent of his body directly dissipated, more than half of his flesh turned to charcoal. Whether in the realm of mountains and seas or as a Monster King, with such injuries, one would have long been dead. Yet, Chi Yun survived. Despite being heavily wounded, his aura still hinted at the ability to fight, especially the golden horn on his head, emitting a halo that enveloped him. This halo caused Chi Yun¡¯s injuries to heal at an incredibly fast pace. Chen Fei¡¯s expression twitched slightly. The vitality of monsters was strong, but not to such an exaggerated extent. He glanced at the sharp horn on Chi Yun¡¯s head. Was this the bloodline inherited from a Sixth-Tier or higher expert? If one were to draw a comparison, this creature¡¯s status exceeded even the geniuses in the Sacred Lands by far. Because a mid-level prodigy in the Sacred Lands of the Mountain Sea Realm, if faced with Chen Fei¡¯s recent sword strike, would turn directly to ash. ¡°Kill!¡± Chi Yun roared hoarsely. The golden light on his horn instantly surged, then the golden color on the horn flowed down like liquid, penetrating Chi Yun¡¯s body. This caused his already bursting aura to surge even more. When Chi Yun had just rushed out from the altar, he was full of confidence. After all, he was a descendant of an Emperor, with top-notch bloodlines and techniques. Although due to the constraints of the altar, he couldn¡¯t carry too many exotic treasures, Chi Yun didn¡¯t care. But it wasn¡¯t until Chen Fei unleashed that sword strike that Chi Yun realized he had perhaps misjudged. Trying to evade, he found that this human¡¯s attack was astonishingly fast. There was no avoiding it, no escaping it. In the end, he had to directly face this sword strike head-on. This sword strike shattered Chi Yun¡¯s arrogance in an instant, and he suddenly realized his life was in danger. The confidence he had when seeking permission from the Emperor, the spirited demeanor before teleportation¡ªall of it was brought crashing down to reality. Now, Chi Yun¡¯s only concern was how to survive. Retreating would only hasten his death. His only chance was to fight desperately to carve out a path to survival! A faint light glimmered at Chen Fei¡¯s brow, and Chi Yun¡¯s movements seemed to slow down in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. This wasn¡¯t just the ability of the Heavenly Eye; it was also the innate Thunderstorm talent and the perfected state of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, which enhanced Chen Fei¡¯s reaction speed with thunderous power. The anomaly on Chi Yun¡¯s horn, akin to the Burning Soul Sacrifice in the Mountain Sea Realm or the overuse of bloodline power by monsters, was a desperate counterattack in dire circumstances. Chi Yun possessed a Sixth-Tier bloodline, albeit diluted, but the power he wielded after overexertion would still be formidable. Yet Chen Fei was stronger! ¡°Hum!¡± Raising his sword, Chen Fei summoned seven massive thunderbolts from the sky, their brilliance intertwined with the Seven Star Illumination Technique within him. Then, the thunderbolts merged into one. A thunder pillar nearly half a mile wide completely enveloped Chen Fei from all directions. ¡°Roar!¡± Chi Yun¡¯s immense roar echoed loudly, but soon, his roar was drowned out by the thunderous noise. At the other end of the altar, within the Silent Annihilation Gorge, all the monsters sensed the battle in the Boundless Sea. Despite the barrier of the void making perceptions extremely vague and details almost nonexistent, they could still roughly make out something. Contrary to their expectations, after Chi Yun arrived, there was no scene of him forcefully suppressing the human. Instead, Chi Yun was first heavily injured by a sword strike, then forced to overuse his bloodline. Even so, the situation didn¡¯t seem favorable. In the Boundless Sea, the Thousand Feathers Alliance. In just a dozen breaths, the thunder pillar dissipated. In front of Chen Fei, Chi Yun, now covered in charcoal, fell downward. Chen Fei¡¯s mind moved slightly, controlling his elemental power to pull Chi Yun towards him. With this sword strike, Chen Fei almost shattered the vitality of the creature before him. Facing such an unreasonable accumulation of power from Chen Fei, even descendants of Emperors were ineffective. Of course, creatures like Chi Yun, possessing special bloodlines, as they advance in realms, the awakened bloodlines will become stronger. But that¡¯s all in the future. Currently, Chi Yun simply cannot defeat Chen Fei; he¡¯s being completely overwhelmed. Right now, he¡¯s in a near-death state. It¡¯s only his extraordinary bloodline that is hanging onto Chi Yun¡¯s vitality desperately, preventing him from truly dying. ¡°Where do you come from?¡± Chen Fei looked down at Chi Yun, using his spiritual power to shake the energy of heaven and earth. Language barriers didn¡¯t matter; shaking spiritual power could almost convey the general meaning. ¡°Lowly runts! Sooner or later, our clan will completely conquer your plane!¡± Chi Yun looked up at Chen Fei, shouting loudly. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, and he activated the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, probing into Chi Yun¡¯s soul with dream power. But before the dream could take hold, a golden light flashed, and the dream power was directly severed. Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly. The opponent¡¯s bloodline was indeed dominant. Despite being on the verge of death, the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique still couldn¡¯t succeed. Certainly, the proficiency of Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique at this moment may indeed have a lot to do with his mastery level. But considering the opponent¡¯s bloodline reaching the Sixth-Tier or higher, Chen Fei estimated that even if the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique reached a state of near-perfection, it could only forcibly capture fragmented information. After all, the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was ultimately a technique of the Mountain Sea Realm, mystical but not flawless. Even the Dream Shadow Master hadn¡¯t broken through to the Sun and Moon Realm. Chi Yun staggered for a moment, then immediately laughed mockingly as he sensed Chen Fei¡¯s attempt to invade his soul. ¡°Lower race, do you really think you can¡ª¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± The sword blade sliced through the air, and the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade swept across Chi Yun¡¯s head. Chi Yun¡¯s voice abruptly stopped, his eyes widening as he stared at Chen Fei. Amidst the booming sound, purple thunderlight completely enveloped Chi Yun¡¯s body, severing the last flicker of vitality. Chen Fei casually asked about the situation regarding the opposing race and their plane. Uncertain about whether the altar, the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, and the pointed to the same spatial plane, Chen Fei pondered the connections among them. Since the creature refused to speak, there was nothing more to discuss¡ªChen Fei swiftly executed it and extracted its spiritual essence. A golden light burst forth from within Chi Yun, madly flying towards the altar. With a flash of Xuanyuan Sword, Chen Fei intercepted Chi Yun¡¯s soul directly. Without a physical body, a soul was like a rootless tree. Even if it retained some power, it was incomparable to its original state. Evenatits peak, Chi Yun couldn¡¯t withstand Chen Fei¡¯s attack. Now, reduced to just a soul, Chi Yun couldn¡¯t stir up any trouble. Although Chi Yun¡¯s soul, due to its Sixth-Tier bloodline, possessed some mystical qualities, it was ultimately extinguished by Xuanyuan Sword. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand moved slightly, and a cluster of spiritual essence flew out from Chi Yun¡¯s body. Pure! As this cluster of spiritual essence landed in his hand, Chen Fei sensed something distinctly different compared to other spiritual materials. If one were to make a comparison, it was akin to the difference between a fifty- year-old vintage of a particular material and one aged over a hundred years. They were the same material, yet fundamentally different in essence. The marvels of bloodlines were extraordinary. Compared to humans who relied on comprehending techniques and refining qi to advance their realms, these powerful creatures with potent bloodlines could smoothly elevate their realms through specific inherited techniques that continually tapped into their bloodlines. Depending on the thickness of their bloodlines, they could naturally reach a certain realm upon birth, like being Second-Tier, and in just a few years, effortlessly ascend to the Third-Tier. With a bit more cultivation, they broke through to the Fourth-Tier. These descendants of powerful bloodlines differed from the rampant creatures in the Boundless Sea today, which were artificially bred and capped at the Fourth-Tier. They lacked spiritual insight and had extremely short lifespans. They were more like tools created under the specific environment of the Boundless Sea, traded by the Black Divine in exchange for their own essence, manipulated to adjust rules. The creatures behind this altar were somewhat similar to monsters, but unlike the Boundless Sea¡¯s monsters, they lacked inheritance. Many monsters instinctively excavated their bloodlines, with their potential depending on their individual enlightenment. ¡°Lower race¡­¡± Chen Fei thought about the way the opponent had addressed him so naturally, indicating that this was likely their usual perception. This couldn¡¯t help but lead Chen Fei to certain thoughts. However, the information he had received so far was scant, and Chen Fei couldn¡¯t ascertain the specifics just yet. After storing the spiritual essence in the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei turned his head towards the altar. From the appearance of Chi Yun to his defeat by Chen Fei, not much time had actually passed. Chen Fei had initially expected more creatures to be sent over from the other side through teleportation, but so far, the altar remained silent. Through the altar, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze vaguely discerned the scene on the other side. It was dim and lightless, as if all light were being swallowed up. A gaze suddenly collided with Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness. He lifted his gaze and once again saw the figure of a powerful being of at least the Sixth-Tier. Though not clearly visible, the faint sense of presence alone conveyed the terrifying power contained within that figure. Even after slaying one of their descendants, such a being would likely not remain indifferent. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Whether out of sorrow for their descendant or more because Chen Fei had once again obstructed their path, such a being would surely be greatly angered. What¡¯s more important is that Chen Fei¡¯s current realm was utterly insignificant in the eyes of the opponent. Yet it was precisely this seemingly insignificant human who obstructed their plans. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and retrieved a jade bottle from his sleeve, crushing it. A black mist flashed, enveloping Chen Fei with the aura of the Black Divine, conveniently shielding him from that probing gaze. Chapter 842 - Chapter 842: Sun Moon Reincarnation Chapter 842: Sun Moon Reincarnation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The aura of the Black Divine within this jade bottle was deliberately stimulated by Chen Fei to gather the Black Divine pattern. Last time in the Evil City, after destroying the Reincarnation Slaughter Stele, Chen Fei deliberately left behind the aura of the Black Divine. At that time, Chen Fei1 s idea was simple: to let the Black Divine take the blame. Soon after, the true form of the Black Divine was discovered. While others might think it was accidental, Chen Fei knew that this might be a consequence of what he did in the Evil City. The true form of the Black Divine remained hidden without a trace, eluding the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperor. But before higher-level powers, despite the void separating them, with the guidance of teleportation arrays, such collisions of aura still exposed traces of the currently weakened Black Divine. Although the final outcome last time was not ideal, with a Sun Moon Realm falling, it must be that after that incident, the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors should have had sufficient preparation in their hearts. Therefore, when coming to the altar this time, Chen Fei deliberately prepared the aura of the Black Divine. There isn¡¯t a direct Black Divine pattern, as Chen Fei doesn¡¯t want the Black Divine to come knocking on his door directly. Last time, the Black Divine was probably a bit bewildered himself, but if the same thing were to happen again, it would certainly lead to a thorough investigation. Perhaps the Black Divine didn¡¯t think that by absorbing its imprint, one could betray it, and perhaps it wouldn¡¯t even search among these Black Divine patterns. But just in case, Chen Fei only used a trace of the inherent aura within the Black Divine pattern. Now, Chen Fei, with his small stature, if the true form of the Black Divine were to come looking for him, he wouldn¡¯t even be enough for the other side to swat with a palm. As the aura of the Black Divine diffused in front of Chen Fei, the gaze from the altar suddenly became sharp. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth seemed to freeze, almost freezing Chen Fei¡¯s soul. However, several beams of light consecutively shone on Chen Fei¡¯s soul and mind, dispelling this unusual sensation. Chen Fei flew to the altar and continued to support the Void Wood on top. After a moment, Chen Fei frowned slightly. After this teleportation, the energy contained on both sides of the altar was significantly depleted. Simply guiding the spiritual energy of heaven and earth would be difficult to fill the energy gap in the altar. On the other end of the altar, those monsters no longer had the intention to continue the teleportation. The descendants of the Emperor were all killed by several swords. While it¡¯s true that this isn¡¯t related to whether Chi Yun carried several rare treasures or fought at his strongest, the altar currently can only teleport such levels of power. Even the descendants of the Emperor couldn¡¯t withstand that human on the other side. For ordinary mid-level Fourth-Tier beings, it¡¯s simply a death sentence. Death doesn¡¯t concern them; they just want to achieve their goals. But if they can¡¯t achieve their goals and end up dead, they won¡¯t bother with such things. It might be better to continue enhancing the altar so that next time, perhaps it can teleport late-stage Fourth-Tier beings. The cultivation speed varies among different races, but there are rules to follow. Even the descendants of the Emperor, who cultivate rapidly initially, eventually need time. When the time comes, send the strongest late-stage Fourth-Tier directly over to crush this audacious human! In such a short time, this human¡¯s cultivation can only progress so much. The fluctuations of the altar subsided, seemingly returning to mundane existence. Chen Fei put away the Void Wood, seemingly having only gained this much from this venture. He wondered how much top-grade elemental stones he could sell the spiritual essence and that knife for. A million miles away, above the sky. A ripple unfolded, as if someone had folded a portion of a piece of white paper. Hundreds of miles away, the Sacred Master of the Purple Cloud Sacred Land, Su Wenyu, and the Monster Emperor Phantom Flame Leopard suddenly exchanged glances, their expressions changing. They swiftly flew towards the perceived direction. At the same time, Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard began to communicate with other Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors, converging towards their location. Suddenly sensing the trace of the true form of the Black Divine again, Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard couldn¡¯t help but feel perplexed. However, unmistakably the aura of the true form of the Black Divine, despite their doubts, they had to pursue it. In response to the recent death of a Sun Moon Realm expert, the last devised strategy was to have at least two Fifth-Tier powers together, within a hundred miles of each other at most. This way, if they found the true form of the Black Divine, they could quickly gather together. This method was somewhat reluctant because it effectively narrowed the search range, considering the limited number of Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors. But now that the true form of the Black Divine could contend with Fifth-Tier powers, individual Sun Moon Realm experts or Monster Emperors were not safe. Unexpectedly, before this method could be fully implemented, they had already captured another trace of the true form of the Black Divine. Certainly, there must be special reasons behind this, but now is not the time to ponder. Intercept the true form of the Black Divine and with combined strength, surround and kill it! Hundreds of miles away, the true form of the Black Divine employed teleportation, leaping forward swiftly. Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation runes were exchanged with the Black Divine; it was natural for the Black Divine to teleport. However, at this moment, the Black Divine¡¯s teleportation wasn¡¯t using innate talent but rather directly breaking through the spatial barriers of the Boundless Sea. Innate teleportation is akin to using a technique to navigate through narrow pathways. But the Black Divine, disdainful of such techniques, simply tore open a path through space and proceeded. Sovereign Lord Su Wenyu and Monster Emperor Phantom Flame Leopard also tore open a rift in space and closely followed. Fifth-Tier powers in the world of the Boundless Sea long ago gained the ability to tear open space with their own strength, although it was only a small opening, it was effective. However, they lacked the ability to exist for long periods in the void, hence they couldn¡¯t leave the Boundless Sea. Even if they knew the coordinates of another space, their power couldn¡¯t traverse the vast void. Only Fifth-Tier peak experts, who know the coordinates and possess the ability to exist in the void for extended periods, can truly ascend in broad daylight. Yet, in the current Boundless Sea, they are unable to cultivate to this realm independently, restricted by the rules of the Boundless Sea. At this moment, the Black Divine broke through space to teleport but couldn¡¯t shake off Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard. In just a short while, two Fifth-Tier powers closer to this location were also rushing over. Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard were extremely patient. Despite having two Fifth-Tier powers, they didn¡¯t rush in because no one knew what kind of power the Black Divine currently possessed. The death of the previous Sun Moon Realm expert was still fresh in their minds. The Black Divine¡¯s leaping figure hesitated slightly, seeming to understand that escaping like this wouldn¡¯t shake off their pursuit. The next moment, the Black Divine suddenly disappeared and reappeared less than a hundred miles away from Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard. Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard sensed the movements of the Black Divine and instead of advancing, they began to retreat. However, they soon had to stop. The Black Divine seemed to be able to sense the positions of other Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors, specifically driving Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard towards areas where there were no other experts. Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard were concerned that retreating too forcefully might be a trick by the Black Divine to deceive them and escape their detection, so they didn¡¯t dare to fly away at full speed. Therefore, the distance between both sides rapidly closed to an unavoidable extent. Despite not yet reaching Fifth-Tier, the Black Divine faced two full Fifth-Tier powers in Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard, making it unlikely they would be defeated in this situation. Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard stood ready, watching as a dark figure approached rapidly. Sensing the aura of the Black Divine, obviously still recovering from serious injuries, Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even with Fourth-Tier power, the Black Divine was able to wound Sun Moon Realm experts. Buzz! A ripple appeared near the Black Divine, followed by a figure gradually becoming visible. Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard were momentarily startled, instinctively thinking it might be another Sun Moon Realm expert arriving. However, attempts to contact via rare treasures yielded no response, and the proximity to the Black Divine was too close. The figure swiftly coalesced, its appearance clear to Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard. ¡°Song Shangke!¡± Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard¡¯s eyes widened slightly. The figure revealed was none other than the former Sacred Master of the Green Egg Sacred Land, who had fallen to the Black Divine¡¯s hands. Moreover, they had personally delivered Song Shangke¡¯s corpse to the Green Egg Sacred Land. Song Shangke glanced at the Black Divine beside him, then turned to Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard with a struggling expression. However, soon enough, Song Shangke involuntarily sighed. ¡°I can¡¯t control myself, or perhaps I am not myself at all. Is it my lingering soul? I apologize!¡± Song Shangke¡¯s voice rang out, and in the next instant, he appeared before Su Wenyu and Phantom Flame Leopard, swinging a blade. The cry of the Azure Phoenix echoed through the heavens and earth. Millions of miles away, Chen Fei had already left the Thousand Feathers Alliance and was flying towards the direction of the Sacred City. Along the way, Chen Fei encountered monsters once again. This time, Chen Fei didn¡¯t avoid them but began to search for the gathering points of these monsters. After all, destroying an altar within a gathering point would earn contribution points. Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t pass up any opportunity to make money. However, Chen Fei soon realized that these monsters seemed to have dispersed. All the monsters scattered, attacking furiously whenever they encountered Mountain Sea Realm experts or Monster Kings. Even those monsters gathered together did not seem to be secretly carving altars anymore; it was as if they had abandoned the idea of altars. ¡°Wait a minute, how come these monsters are starting to produce offspring?¡± In a state of astonishment, Chen Fei observed the scene before him. Among the monsters, many small creatures with faint auras appeared, most of them not even reaching Second-Tier. Chen Fei then investigated several monster dens and noticed that these creatures had indeed changed their behavior. Intentionally slaying a few monsters, Chen Fei used his Heavenly Eye to observe, his brows furrowing slightly. The altars hadn¡¯t disappeared; the monsters were still carving them, but now they weren¡¯t carving them on the ground. Instead, they were inscribing the altars directly onto the bodies of these monsters and their offspring. Especially with the newborn monsters, the runes inside their bodies were numerous and more active. ¡°Are they forcing humans and beasts to engage in direct confrontation with these monsters?¡± Chen Fei wondered aloud. Chen Fei didn¡¯t yet know how these altars hidden within the monsters would develop or if they would have the same effect as those on the ground. However, since the monsters were undergoing such changes and attempting to increase their numbers, humans and beasts had no choice but to counteract them. Reducing the overall number of monsters and keeping their numbers within a certain range would prevent these altar runes from fully forming. But this also meant that most Mountain Sea Realm experts hiding in the Sacred City would no longer be safe. ¡°I wonder if the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors have found the true form of the Black Divine!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression turned serious as he spent a day returning to the Sacred City. Fortunately, during this journey, there were no disturbances indicating the fall of Sun Moon Realm experts or Monster Emperors. However, there was also no news of the Black Divine being slain. The outcome of this event was not publicly announced by the Sacred City, and as someone not affiliated with the Sacred Lands, Chen Fei had no way of knowing the final results. Chen Fei reported his findings among the monsters to the Mission Hall, but since other Mountain Sea Realm experts had already discovered the same thing, Chen Fei did not receive any rewards. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only On the third day after returning to the Sacred City, while he was still planning how to handle the spirit essence from the monsters and the blades in his possession, Chen Fei noticed a tall altar erected in the center of the city. Out of curiosity, Chen Fei went to take a look at this altar and his face changed slightly. He didn¡¯t yet know the purpose of the altar, but among the spiritual materials used to construct it, Chen Fei saw a vast quantity of Myriad Bamboo. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just Myriad Bamboo; there were many other rare spiritual materials as well, making Myriad Bamboo seem insignificant in comparison. But what concerned Chen Fei the most was indeed the Myriad Bamboo! Chapter 843 - Chapter 843: Soul Summoning Chapter 843: Soul Summoning Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei only glanced briefly and saw hundreds of Myriad Bamboo. As for the purpose of this high platform, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t discern it. After all, even compared to some formidable Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts, Chen Fei¡¯s mastery of formations might not be on par. Chen Fei could at most use his Heavenly Eyes to discern the flaws within formations. Breaking formations, Chen Fei was proficient; creating them, he was quite ordinary. With hundreds of Myriad Bamboo, along with other spiritual materials, the cost of this high platform was exorbitant. Only in the Sacred Lands, and even with several Sacred Lands united, could such abundant spiritual materials be freely obtained. Even for any top-tier power, even the Heavenly Illusion Valley of old, it would bankrupt them to achieve this. For a moment, Chen Fei had the impulse to shoulder this high platform and run away. Taking a deep breath, Chen Fei shook his head, then turned and flew towards the direction of Green Cloud Market. He wanted to confirm the current situation of Myriad Bamboo in the market. In the central hall of the Sacred City, a dozen or so experts at the Sun Moon Realm gathered together. Su Wenyu¡¯s face was pale, his aura weak. In the battle against the Black Divine Body, Su Wenyu and the Phantom Flame Leopard hadn¡¯t perished, but they were all severely injured, their origins affected. To recover, even with the assistance of spiritual treasures, it would take several years. Su Wenyu and the Phantom Flame Leopard were both at the initial stage of the Fifth-Tier. According to previous estimates by all the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors in the Boundless Sea, if they were to find the Black Divine, there was a great chance they could have killed him. After all, the Black Divine was only at the Fourth-Tier. In his previous battle where he had killed a Sun Moon Realm expert, he must have been severely injured. Originally, the Black Divine¡¯s realm had been very high, allowing him to fully unleash every bit of his power and even magnify it multiple times. But the barrier of realm levels was an objective fact. Su Wenyu and the Phantom Flame Leopard had seen the true body of the Black Divine and confirmed that he had indeed been severely injured, just as they had previously speculated. However, no one could have imagined that the Black Divine could actually condense the deceased Song Shangke. Song Shangke had indeed died, his soul completely extinguished, and his physical body still in the Green Egg Sacred Land, with no possibility of being refined into a puppet. Yet, despite this, Song Shangke had appeared, resurrected by the Black Divine through some incredibly skillful power. Calling it a resurrection was not quite accurate because Song Shangke could not control himself; all his actions had been completely obedient to the Black Divine. It was similar to those monsters on the Middle Continent today; the Black Divine had condensed Song Shangke in a strikingly similar manner. Song Shangke¡¯s power had decreased compared to before, but he had still remained within the realm of the Sun Moon Realm. And how terrifying was a Sun Moon Realm expert who completely disregarded their own life and safety, possessing all their past wisdom and able to fully unleash their current power? Moreover, Song Shangke¡¯s resilience was akin to those monsters, completely unlike a human. Thus, despite Song Shangke¡¯s reduced strength compared to an ordinary Sun Moon Realm expert, his frenzy immediately entangled Su Wenyu and the Phantom Flame Leopard. Then the Black Divine seized the opportunity nearby. In the end, Su Wenyu and the Phantom Flame Leopard fled severely injured, unable to hold out until other Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors arrived. When powerful beings clashed, it could drag on for a long time, but it could also end very quickly. Especially when one side fought recklessly, without any regard for themselves, the battle often ended very swiftly. At that time, Song Shangke had nearly dragged Su Wenyu down with him. After all, monstrous beasts were tough-skinned and thick-fleshed, and Monster Emperors were naturally even more so. If Song Shangke had to choose, he would undoubtedly choose Su Wenyu. The fact that the Black Divine could reincarnate deceased Sun Moon Realm experts was something Su Wenyu had to bring back to the Sacred City, and Su Wenyu couldn¡¯t afford to let himself die. The Black Divine had reincarnated a Song Shangke, and combined with the Black Divine himself, they were already equivalent to the power of two fifth- ranked beings. If they were to reincarnate another Sun Moon Realm expert, what would happen then? Fortunately, recently all fifth-ranked powers had been entering and leaving in pairs. If anyone had been alone, they might have already fallen victim to the Black Divine¡¯s attacks. Of course, it was also possible that the Black Divine remained indifferent, focusing solely on restoring himself to fifth-rank power. Once the Black Divine reached the Fifth-Tier, regardless of how many Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors remained in the Boundless Sea, all would inevitably be slain without exception. ¡°The resurrection of the deceased! Although we¡¯ve regarded the Black Divine as the greatest threat in the Boundless Sea, we never expected him to possess such abilities!¡± whispered a Sun Moon Realm expert. ¡°When the Black Divine transformed those monsters, we should have anticipated it,¡± solemnly remarked Zhan Xuming. ¡°Those monsters lack wisdom. We¡¯ve studied them after capturing them. At their peak Fourth-Tier, they are already at their limit and cannot break through to the Fifth-Tier,¡± Su Wenyu sighed bitterly. The Black Divine creating so many fourth-rank monsters, and even slaying a batch of them, was beyond everyone¡¯s expectations. To reach the Fourth-Tier, whether human or beast, required an immense amount of time and resources. Moreover, one¡¯s innate talent had to be exceptionally strong; otherwise, despite having time and resources, it would all be in vain. Yet, the Black Divine effortlessly condensed so many fourth-rank monsters, and could even continue generating them after each slaughter, which was simply unimaginable. Fortunately, these monsters lacked wisdom, so even at their peak Fourth-Tier, they had very little spiritual insight. In such a state, it was absolutely impossible for them to break through to the Fifth-Tier because they couldn¡¯t control it. Otherwise, if these monsters could reach fifth-rank power, the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors of the Middle Continent would have no need to resist anymore. They could simply surrender to the Black Divine and perhaps save their lives. ¡°The Soul Calling Altar is nearly completed; it should be able to disrupt the Black Divine¡¯s summoning techniques. And it¡¯s fortunate that you discovered Song Shangke¡¯s reincarnation; otherwise, we would have been at a great disadvantage!¡± Zhan Xuming shook his head. The Soul Calling Altar, a top-tier fourth-rank formation, naturally functioned to summon lingering souls. Song Shangke being reincarnated by the Black Divine, and still possessing his past wisdom, indicated that his residual soul had been somehow collected by the Black Divine. Su Wenyu was certain that Song Shangke¡¯s complete spirit was not enslaved. If his entire spirit had been enslaved, Song Shangke¡¯s physical body would have exhibited some abnormalities. Fortunately, when Song Shangke was defeated by the Black Divine, he managed to escape on his own, eventually succumbing to exhaustion, and was collected by other Sun Moon Realm experts who arrived later. If the Black Divine had obtained Song Shangke¡¯s physical body, that would have truly turned him into a puppet. Currently, the Black Divine didn¡¯t have Song Shangke¡¯s physical body, but he held onto a fragment of information about Song Shangke, using it to resurrect him as a deceased. However, the Black Divine had already released most of Song Shangke¡¯s lingering soul. When Su Wenyu and the other Sun Moon Realm experts returned to the Sacred City, they attempted to locate the Black Divine using Song Shangke¡¯s physical body. Despite pinpointing the location where the majority of Song Shangke¡¯s lingering soul was held, his physical body showed no reaction. Therefore, Su Wenyu and the others resorted to a second method¡ªsetting up the Soul Calling Altar to forcefully gather the remnants of Song Shangke¡¯s wandering soul throughout the world. This method could not resurrect Song Shangke; they lacked the Black Divine¡¯s capabilities. However, by forcibly gathering the remnants of Song Shangke¡¯s soul, the Black Divine was unable to use the method of resurrecting the deceased to enslave him again. The Soul Calling Altar was only a fourth ¨C rank formation. Su Wenyu and the others used various spiritual treasures and two profound treasures as focal points, forcibly elevating the Soul Calling Altar to the level of a fifth-rank formation. Only the power of a fifth-rank formation could summon back the remnants of Song Shangke¡¯s soul. ¡°In those two instances, the true form of the Black Divine showed some suspicious signs. We needed to investigate this matter,¡± Su Wenyu suddenly said. Zhan Xuming and several Sun Moon Realm experts exchanged glances and nodded. Indeed, something seemed suspicious. In the Green Cloud Market, Chen Fei changed his appearance and aura, stepping into a shop. ¡°Sir, what can I do for you?¡± The shopkeeper sensed Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation at the Sea and Mountain Realm and warmly approached. ¡°I want to refine a spiritual treasure. Do you have any Myriad Bamboo?¡± Since this wasn¡¯t his true appearance, Chen Fei directly asked. ¡°Myriad Bamboo?¡± The shopkeeper was taken aback, checked a jade slip in his hand, shook his head, and said, ¡°Sir, unfortunately, the Myriad Bamboo was bought by the Sacred Land a few days ago. We don¡¯t have any left in the store.¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly, his earlier suspicions confirmed. Hundreds of pieces of Myriad Bamboo were what Chen Fei saw on the surface. He couldn¡¯t tell how many were actually arranged inside the high altar. Chen Fei was worried that the Sacred Land¡¯s own supply of Myriad Bamboo might not be sufficient, so they would collect them from the market, and it turned out to be true. ¡°What about that high altar?¡± Chen Fei muttered softly. ¡°Sir, have you already seen it? It truly is that high altar,¡± the shopkeeper nodded with a smile. Not only the Myriad Bamboo, but the Sacred Land also purchased a great quantity of spiritual materials and treasures. The prices they offered were quite fair, allowing the shop to make a tidy profit. ¡°Thankyou for your trouble. I¡¯ll go look elsewhere,¡± Chen Fei nodded in acknowledgment, then turned and left the shop. The shopkeeper watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure, shaking his head lightly. From what he knew, nearly all the Myriad Bamboo in the Green Cloud Market had either been bought up or were close to it. The shopkeeper was knowledgeable about formations and vaguely sensed a connection between the high altar and souls. Typically, Myriad Bamboo was used as auxiliary material for refining high- quality spiritual treasures. Four thousand high-grade elemental stones were not considered expensive; usually, just one or two pieces were enough for refining a high-quality spiritual treasure. Occasionally, it might be used in alchemy as a medicinal primer, but the quantity used was minimal. However, apart from these uses, Myriad Bamboo could also be employed in formation arrangements. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Many Sea and Mountain Realm experts were unaware that properly used Myriad Bamboo could subtly nourish the soul. Most formations that heavily utilized Myriad Bamboo were likely related to this function. The shopkeeper knew all this but didn¡¯t elaborate much with Chen Fei just now. Matters concerning the Sacred Land were not something a mere shopkeeper dared to comment on. Despite the high altar being plainly displayed in the Sacred City, he didn¡¯t have the audacity to discuss it openly. Half an hour later, with furrowed brows, Chen Fei left the Green Cloud Market. In mid-air, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply. Chapter 844 - Chapter 844: Reforging the Universe Chapter 844: Reforging the Universe Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei deliberately walked through the major shops in Green Cloud Market. Myriad Bamboo was fully purchased by Sacred Land, and not just Myriad Bamboo, but various other spiritual materials were also bought in large quantities. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimate, the amount of spiritual materials bought by Sacred Land was more than enough to set up two altars. It¡¯s unclear what exactly happened after the meeting between the Sun Moon Realm experts with the Black Divine that prompted such a large purchase of spiritual materials. According to the shopkeepers, many of the spiritual materials in their hands have indeed been completely bought out now. However, they expect to replenish their stocks through other channels after some time, although the quantities won¡¯t be as plentiful. Behind these large shops are top forces. Many experts from the Mountain Sea Realm leave the Sacred City not only to complete tasks in the temple but also to search for various treasures across the Middle Continent. After all, they can¡¯t rely solely on what¡¯s available. Not all Myriad Bamboo in Green Cloud Market has been bought out, though; Sacred Land mainly purchases from those major shops because it¡¯s more straightforward and convenient. Therefore, Chen Fei made a round in Green Cloud Market and managed to find Myriad Bamboo in some smaller shops. However, due to Sacred Land¡¯s recent purchases, all related spiritual materials in the market saw a comprehensive price hike. Previously, a single Myriad Bamboo was priced at four thousand high-grade elemental stones, but now, each one directly jumped to six thousand. Chen Fei¡¯s sigh stemmed from this situation. Making money was never easy, and now, with Sacred Land causing this surge, buying Myriad Bamboo had become even more challenging for Chen Fei. Was making a little profit that difficult? Returning to Thousand Geese City with a grim expression, Chen Fei puzzled Zhao Ruizheng and others who rarely saw him in such a mood. Chen Fei¡¯s news prompted Chi Shuqing and Tong Linyun to rush over to see him. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± An hour later, Chen Fei let out a long sigh. Later on, inside the secluded room of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei looked at three items in front of him. A cluster of spiritual essence, a Void Wood, and the blade once wielded by Chi Shuqing. These three items were the most valuable possessions in Chen Fei¡¯s pocket. The Void Wood, needless to say, possesses spatial properties, and selling it off would be somewhat regrettable. After some hesitation, Chen Fei ultimately decided to meld it into the Qianyuan Sword. This way, not only could the Qianyuan Sword be upgraded to a high-grade spiritual treasure, but when needed at the Altar of Thousand Feathers Alliance, Chen Fei could also use the Qianyuan Sword to guide the energy of heaven and earth into the altar. As for the blade, it was forged with a rather rugged style but possessed formidable power, reaching the peak standard of a medium-grade spiritual treasure. During its initial forging, with slightly better craftsmanship, it could have achieved the standard of a high-grade spiritual treasure. However, even with the power of a high-grade spiritual treasure, the blade would not have passed the altar at that time. Now that it has been forged and is difficult to modify, Chen Fei¡¯s forging skills alone could only stack spiritual essence onto the blade to possibly upgrade it to a high-grade spiritual treasure. However, the amount of spiritual essence required for this is not a small sum. Alternatively, incorporating the Void Wood into this blade also holds some hope of stacking it into a high-grade spiritual treasure. But for Chen Fei, inserting a piece of Void Wood into the blade to achieve a high-grade spiritual treasure, only to then sell it, would result in even greater losses. ¡°These monsters, how come none of their weapons have the habit of opening up space!¡± Chen Fei flicked his finger against the blade, producing a melodious hum. Previously, Chen Fei had slain many altar monsters, but none of their weapons had spatial capabilities. It¡¯s unclear whether these monsters lacked forging skills or some other reason. ¡°This blade can only be sold as a medium-grade spiritual treasure. As for this cluster of spiritual essence¡­¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept over the blade and landed on the spiritual essence. Pure and flawless, it was not much different from ordinary celestial treasures. With sufficient insight into martial techniques, it could be directly absorbed and converted into cultivation. Chen Fei¡¯s original plan was to refine this spiritual essence into a fourth-grade pill and sell it. After all, selling refined goods often yielded higher profits compared to raw materials. The skill of a craftsman truly holds value. For Chen Fei, creating a fourth-grade pill from scratch wasn¡¯t difficult, but it would take several months to refine the proficiency of the recipe to that level. But plans often lagged behind changes, and the construction of that high altar by Sacred Land had caused a rise in spiritual material prices throughout the Sacred City. Even those spiritual materials that weren¡¯t purchased by Sacred Land had seen significant price increases. For some time, it was unlikely that spiritual material prices would drop. Chen Fei faced a dilemma: after spending months refining the pill recipe to perfection, he might find that the prices of spiritual materials hadn¡¯t fallen. Should he still proceed with pill refining? If he did, despite the sharp increase in spiritual material prices, the prices of the pills would also rise because the supply of pills was still abundant. Normally, whether it was shops or top forces, they refined spiritual materials into pills because pills were more profitable than raw materials. Therefore, with sufficient supply of pills, before moving to the Sacred City, everyone had just harvested their own secret realms, which were actually sufficient. But with Sacred Land¡¯s intervention, there had suddenly been some rare opportunity. Originally, it hadn¡¯t been easy to buy spiritual materials used to purchase pills normally, because everyone used them for pill refining. Now it had been even harder to buy and more expensive. Afterwards, Chen Fei purchased spiritual materials and blended them with spiritual essence for alchemy, perhaps earning less in the end than the price difference caused by the rise in spiritual materials. ¡°A few months later, the prices of spiritual materials should drop, but to return to their original levels, it probably won¡¯t happen within a few months. The main issue is that Myriad Bamboo is now too expensive!¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly, especially since the price hike of Myriad Bamboo seemed somewhat insane, making Chen Fei¡¯s simple refining of fourth-grade pills seem futile. ¡°Those monsters behind the altar are a bit too timid!¡± Chen Fei muttered to himself, collecting the blade and spiritual essence first, then taking out the Qianyuan Sword and slowly approaching the Void Wood. The monsters behind the altar were not to be considered in the short term. As for the unknown space behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, Chen Fei could reluctantly consider it, such as using a clone of the Mountain Sea Realm to exchange for a piece of Void Wood? Of course, he needed to quickly ascertain whether there were any eyeballs of flesh and blood above the fifth rank in that space. An hour later, the Qianyuan Sword floated silently in the secret room, completely dormant. The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s sedimentation alone wasn¡¯t enough to elevate it to a high-grade spiritual treasure, but the Void Wood was so potent that it was capable of accomplishing such a feat. The fusion of the two was successful, although the Qjanyuan Sword¡¯s spiritual essence needed some time to sleep, to complete its final breakthrough. Chen Fei was just about to guard the Qianyuan Sword when suddenly his expression shifted slightly. His figure flickered, leaving the secret room and appearing in a medicinal garden. Sensing someone¡¯s arrival, a wooden head poked out from among the herbs. When it saw Chen Fei, Baka¡¯seyes lit up. ¡°Chen Fei, you¡¯re here!¡± Baka exclaimed with delight. ¡°Yeah, I came to congratulate you on breaking through to the Third-Tier,¡± Chen Fei replied warmly. Feeling the power within Baka¡¯s monster body, a smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s face. Recently, Baka had been attempting to break through to the Third-Tier and had finally succeeded after entering a deep slumber. When Chen Fei returned from the Thousand Feathers Alliance, Baka hadn¡¯t yet awakened. Just now, sensing a stir, Chen Fei had come over specifically. Chen Fei and Baka had known each other for decades, from Baka¡¯s peak First- Tier to his recent early Third-Tier. Chen Fei blinked, reflecting on how he had evolved from a Bone Tempering realm junior warrior to a Mountain Sea Realm expert with six Divine Palaces. He believed his future held even greater heights. After a moment, Baka specially prepared two portions of medicinal juice, handing one to Chen Fei, reminiscent of when they first met in a secret realm. Of course, back then, Chen Fei had taken advantage of Baka¡¯s unfamiliarity with the market to get more spiritual herbs. Chen Fei lifted the stone bowl and took a sip of the medicinal juice. The juice flowed smoothly, with a slight bitterness from the herbs at first, quickly turning into a lingering sweetness. Chen Fei glanced at Baka with some surprise. This medicinal juice was made from third-rank spiritual herbs, yet unexpectedly pure. Even with such a simple combination, it had a medicinal efficacy akin to a pill. Alchemy involved conflicting medicinal properties within spiritual herbs, achieving sublimation and integration to enhance medicinal power. And yet, the medicinal juice Baka had made somehow conveyed this sensation. ¡°Is it tasty?¡± Baka asked eagerly when he noticed Chen Fei looking over. ¡°Delicious!¡± Chen Fei nodded affirmatively. ¡°I think it¡¯s delicious too!¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s praise, Baka¡¯s face lit up with a hint of joy. ¡°How did you make it?¡± Chen Fei asked curiously. ¡°Just like this,¡± Baka replied casually. Baka¡¯s branch-like arm extended, curling around several herbs. A faint glow emanated from the branch, causing the herbs to tremble slightly. Most turned to ashes, while the remainder fused together, transforming into a bowl of medicinal juice. Chen Fei carefully observed Baka¡¯s actions this time, his expression slightly shifting as he looked at Baka. Baka¡¯s breakthrough to the Third-Tier had unexpectedly awakened an ability or talent on its own. The medicinal juice drifted in front of Chen Fei, its fragrance refreshing. Looking at the medicinal juice, Chen Fei realized that with Baka¡¯s ability to purify directly from herbs, he had become an invaluable partner for alchemists. Using such purified medicinal liquid to refine pills would greatly increase the pill formation rate and quality. However, it was a pity that Baka was only at the Third-Tier now, unable to handle fourth-rank spiritual herbs. ¡°No, Baka¡¯s ability just now wasn¡¯t just about purifying herbs,¡± Chen Fei recalled the scene just now, furrowing his brows slightly. He then placed a fourth-rank Snow Cloud Pill in front of Baka. ¡°Baka, try to temporarily separate the medicinal properties within this pill,¡± Chen Fei whispered softly. ¡°Separate?¡± Baka blinked as he felt the majestic medicinal power within the Snow Cloud Pill. He wrapped his hands around the pill. In the next moment, as Baka¡¯s monster energy circulated throughout his body, the Snow Cloud Pill in his hands trembled violently, then seemed to swell slightly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Indeed, the pill swelled up. Under Baka¡¯s unique monster energy, the Snow Cloud Pill¡¯s entire structure expanded, yet miraculously, the pill remained intact. A faint glow emitted from Chen Fei¡¯s brow as wisps of monster essence appeared at his fingertips. He gently tapped the Snow Cloud Pill. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple spread out, interrupting the monster energy in Baka¡¯s palm. The Snow Cloud Pill reformed. However, unlike the previous Snow Cloud Pill, the medicinal power within it had directly intensified by a significant margin. Chapter 845 - Chapter 845: Huge Profits Chapter 845: Huge Profits Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Baka looked on in surprise, scratching his head as the tendrils on top of it swayed gently. With a gesture from Chen Fei¡¯s right hand, the Snow Cloud Pill floated in front of him. The structure of the Snow Cloud Pill remained intact, without the slightest damage, and due to the enhanced medicinal power, the surface now bore many more pill patterns. When Chen Fei bought it previously, he had chosen a high-grade Snow Cloud Pill, potent in medicinal power yet easily absorbable. Now infused with spiritual essence, the Snow Cloud Pill broke through its usual category of top-grade, reaching a position it shouldn¡¯t normally achieve. Chen Fei glanced at Baka. Baka¡¯s talent was quite extraordinary; he could extract the medicinal properties without harming the pill in the slightest. To think that a formed object like a pill could temporarily separate its medicinal properties, it gave Chen Fei the opportunity to add spiritual essence into it. The spiritual essence of monsters was exceptionally pure and could be directly absorbed, naturally able to blend into spiritual materials. It was precisely because of this that Chen Fei had previously thought of using these spiritual essences for alchemy. Alchemy involved the sublimation of medicinal properties, but inevitably there were losses due to conflicts between them. It was impossible to completely merge all medicinal properties together. However, with abilities like Baka¡¯s, integrating spiritual essence caused no loss. It was akin to directly upgrading the pill, where quantitative changes triggered qualitative transformations! The Snow Cloud Pill was a fourth-grade medium-grade pill, not cheap by any means. It was a primary pill used by mid-level cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm. Despite its cost, a single pill ultimately cost just a few high-grade elemental stones. Using Snow Cloud Pills emphasized gradual accumulation over time, unlike Dragon Breath Pills, which instantly enhanced cultivation. They were not comparable. The Snow Cloud Pill in Chen Fei¡¯s hand had surpassed top-grade, with extraordinary medicinal power, but its essence remained unchanged¡ªit was still a daily cultivation pill and couldn¡¯t be used for breakthroughs. If sold, it might have fetched a dozen or so high-grade elemental stones, or at most, around twenty-some. Because high-grade Snow Cloud Pills contained minimal toxic effects and did not induce resistance, there was no need to specially purchase top-grade or super-top-grade Snow Cloud Pills. With Chen Fei¡¯s limited spiritual essence, naturally, he couldn¡¯t use it to enhance Snow Cloud Pills. Dragon Breath Pills were also unsuitable because their medicinal power was already very strong, and the method of refinement had always been controlled by the Sacred Land. Top-tier forces might have their own pill formulas, but they lacked the essential spiritual materials to consistently produce such high-level pills. Chen Fei could change his identity and sell pills in the Green Cloud Market, but that would draw unnecessary attention¡ªit wasn¡¯tworth it. It would be better to use other pills, process them to achieve a level close to Dragon Breath Pills, easier to sell without attracting too much attention. Recently, many cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm had Dragon Breath Pills because the Mission Hall offered exchanges for them; as long as the contribution points were sufficient, even sect-specific martial arts could be exchanged for. Dragon Breath Pills were naturally not considered rare. However, in the past, Dragon Breath Pills often appeared sporadically through auctions. ¡°Baka, I¡¯ll need your help for a while,¡± Chen Fei looked at Baka and said with a smile. ¡°Oh, sure,¡± Baka nodded happily upon hearing that Chen Fei needed his assistance. Five days later, Chen Fei transformed his appearance, looking weathered with rough hands and wrinkled cheeks, resembling an old farmer, and entered the Green Cloud Market. ¡°Customer, what can I help you with?¡± The Rain Frost Pavilion, established by the Rain Frost Sect, was the first shop Chen Fei visited after inquiring about the Myriad Bamboo. However, with his current appearance, the shopkeeper of Rain Frost Pavilion naturally didn¡¯t recognize Chen Fei. ¡°I¡¯m an alchemist with some pills on hand. I wonder if you accept them here?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice was hoarse. ¡°Pills? What kind of pills?¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s expression remained unchanged upon hearing about the pills, neither rejecting nor showing surprise. Although the Rain Frost Sect had its own alchemists and sources of spiritual materials, they generally didn¡¯t lack common pills. Nonetheless, every visitor was a potential customer, and they needed to inspect the pills before making a decision. ¡°It¡¯s the Nine Herbs Pill, but I¡¯ve made some improvements to enhance its efficacy.¡± Chen Fei smiled faintly as he took out a bottle from his sleeve and placed it on the counter. The Nine Herbs Pill was used in the later stages of cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm, requiring precious spiritual materials and offering a slight breakthrough effect. It was quite popular among late-stage cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm. As a fourth-grade medium-grade pill, its profit margin was thin, but higher grades meant higher profits. Hence, Chen Fei ultimately chose the Nine Herbs Pill. Upon hearing about the Nine Herbs Pill, the shopkeeper¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. Being able to refine a fourth-grade high-grade pill indicated that the alchemical skill of the person before him almost matched that of the peak alchemist in the Rain Frost Sect. The shopkeeper opened the bottle. There was no medicinal fragrance, indicating that the pill had locked all its medicinal power within¡ªa hallmark of a top-grade pill. Glancing at Chen Fei and seeing no objections, the shopkeeper carefully took out the Nine Herbs Pill and examined it closely. After just a few glances, the shopkeeper¡¯s expression changed noticeably. Initially, when Chen Fei mentioned improving the Nine Herbs Pill¡¯s formula, the shopkeeper hadn¡¯t paid much attention. The formula for the Nine Herbs Pill had been passed down for thousands of years and had already undergone significant changes from its original version. However, these changes mainly focused on refining techniques and adjusting the combination of spiritual materials. In terms of medicinal potency, the improvements were actually minimal, with little difference compared to the original version from centuries ago. By now, the formula for the Nine Herbs Pill was highly refined, and no one bothered to make further improvements unless a necessary spiritual material disappeared or became difficult to obtain in the future. At this moment, the shopkeeper couldn¡¯t discern the specific spiritual materials used in this pill. However, what the shopkeeper could confirm was that the Nine Herbs Pill contained an unusually potent medicinal power. Glancing at Chen Fei, the shopkeeper recalled his earlier claim that the pill¡¯s efficacy had been enhanced ¡°somewhat,¡± which now seemed like a considerable understatement. ¡°Sir, forgive my poor judgment. I¡¯m uncertain about the true value of this pill. Could I trouble one of our alchemists in the shop to inspect it?¡± the shopkeeper murmured respectfully. ¡°Of course,¡± Chen Fei waved his hand and took a seat on a nearby chair. ¡°Thank you!¡± Carefully placing the Nine Herbs Pill back into its bottle, the shopkeeper then used a spiritual tool at his waist to notify the Rain Frost Sect¡¯s alchemist within. Fifteen minutes later, two figures appeared at the Rain Frost Pavilion. The shopkeeper hurried forward upon seeing them¡ªit was Feng Changde, the peak alchemist of the Rain Frost Sect, accompanied by his senior disciple Wu Xiangling. ¡°Where¡¯s the pill?¡± Feng Changde glanced at Chen Fei, nodded in acknowledgment, and then turned to the shopkeeper. Feng Changde happened to be nearby in the Green Cloud Market area when he heard about the shop¡¯s need to verify a pill, so he decided to stop by. ¡°Here it is.¡± The shopkeeper led Feng Changde and Wu Xiangling to the counter and pointed to the bottle. ¡°You go ahead and take a look,¡± Feng Changde instructed his disciple, Wu Xiangling. Wu Xiangling was at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, a cultivation level that Feng Changde, a late-stage cultivator in the Mountain Sea Realm, clearly valued, indicating her exceptional skill in alchemy. ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Wu Xiangling nodded and carefully took out the Nine Herbs Pill from the bottle. She first observed it closely with her naked eye before examining it meticulously with her spiritual senses. Meanwhile, Feng Changde, standing beside her, furrowed his brow slightly the moment Wu Xiangling took out the Nine Herbs Pill. Experts could discern many things from small details. As a master alchemist, Feng Changde could already tell the extraordinary nature of this Nine Herbs Pill with just a quick glance. ¡°Master, this pill is amazing!¡± After a moment, Wu Xiangling turned to Feng Changde, then glanced cautiously at the old farmer nearby, filled with astonishment. Wu Xiangling had encountered many Nine Herbs Pills before. Although she couldn¡¯t currently refine them herself, Feng Changde often tasked her with observing and understanding various pills. Thus, Wu Xiangling was quite knowledgeable about the Nine Herbs Pill. But among all the Nine Herbs Pills she had seen, none had ever displayed such potent medicinal power, as if it were about to burst through the confines of the pill itself. Typically, top-grade pills were characterized by a simple and smooth surface, but this pill seemed on the verge of bursting open at any moment, yet the intricate patterns on its surface tightly locked in its power. This made the effects of this Nine Herbs Pill far surpass those of typical top-grade pills, providing immense benefits for cultivators in the late stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Are you intending to sell this Nine Herbs Pill?¡± Feng Changde turned to Chen Fei. ¡°Naturally. Otherwise, what would I be doing here?¡± Chen Fei replied with a touch of mock arrogance, nodding his head. ¡°I wonder how many of these Nine Herbs Pills you have. We at Rain Frost Pavilion will buy them all!¡± Feng Changde¡¯s face lit up with a smile. Upon hearing Feng Changde¡¯s offer, Chen Fei¡¯s face mirrored the smile. A few moments later, Chen Fei left Rain Frost Pavilion. After wandering through Green Cloud Market and changing his appearance, he continued to move about. Close to ninety thousand high-grade elemental stones! After deducting the original cost of the Nine Herbs Pills, and with the help of Baka and that cluster of spiritual essence, Chen Fei had earned an income equivalent to a high-grade spiritual treasure. If he had sold just the cluster of spiritual essence alone, it might have fetched around thirteen to fourteen thousand high-grade elemental stones, reaching its peak value, or possibly even less. But with this transaction, the value of the spiritual essence instantly skyrocketed. Feng Changde of the Rain Frost Pavilion had his eye on Chen Fei¡¯s improved formula for the Nine Herbs Pill. If he could obtain this formula, Rain Frost Pavilion could also produce such pills. Feng Changde was confident in his abilities to achieve this. However, Chen Fei had no such formula to offer, and he politely declined Feng Changde¡¯s persistent inquiries. Despite Feng Changde raising the price to a tempting level that almost swayed Chen Fei, he simply did not possess the formula. In front of such an expert, any fabricated formula by Chen Fei would be quickly exposed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Feng Changde attempted another approach, offering Chen Fei a position as an honorary elder at the Rain Frost Pavilion, which Chen Fei also declined. Rain Frost Pavilion did not send anyone to track Chen Fei, recognizing his cultivation level was beyond the reach of most people in the mid-stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. In the end, Feng Changde expressed his hope that if Chen Fei ever obtained new batches of the Nine Herbs Pill, he would consider selling them to Rain Frost Pavilion. Entering a shop, Chen Fei sold the blade and earned a final sum of eighteen thousand high-grade elemental stones. Next, Chen Fei walked into another small shop and inquired about the price of the Myriad Bamboo. Chapter 846 - Chapter 846: A Lunatic Chapter 846: A Lunatic Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The price hadn¡¯t dropped; it was still 6,000 high-grade elemental stones. Chen Fei¡¯s joy from just harvesting was quickly replaced by a sinking feeling as the high-grade elemental stones in his pocket dwindled. Chen Fei had intended to wait some time before buying the Myriad Bamboo again. However, he had worried that the Sacred Land might suddenly decide to continue buying large quantities of spiritual materials. Then Chen Fei would have had money but wouldn¡¯t have known where to buy Myriad Bamboo. After hesitating for a moment, he had decided to make the purchase directly. Although expensive, money could be earned again. Once things were out of stock, it was really difficult to find another source. He couldn¡¯t have just gone to Gotham and robbed them. If he had really done such a thing, Chen Fei estimated that he would have been killed on the spot by the Sun Moon Realm before he had had a chance to escape. After visiting several small shops, he finally had bought eighteen pieces of Myriad Bamboo, leaving some high-grade elemental stones on him for backup. Burning all eighteen pieces of Myriad Bamboo could have elevated the talent of Thunderstorm to the level of mastery. It could have enhanced Chen Fei¡¯s strength, but it couldn¡¯t have helped him break through to the later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. A day later, inside the secluded chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei frowned as he looked at the eighteen Myriad Clones on the ground. ¡°That altar, the energy accumulation is too slow!¡± After finally excavating one of Baka¡¯s abilities, but without this pure spiritual essence, this business couldn¡¯t continue. Using impure spiritual essences for pill refinement would turn them into poison pills directly after upgrading. ¡°As for that Black Divine, I wonder what the situation is now.¡± Chen Fei stroked his chin, contemplating whether to prevent or prolong the Black Divine¡¯s breakthrough to the Fifth-Tier; if given the opportunity, he would definitely act. Because more time left for Chen Fei to advance. Although Chen Fei didn¡¯t know how the Sun Moon Realm and the Black Divine¡¯s battle went in recent days, the Black Divine must not be comfortable either. After all, previously the Black Divine had been hiding and not appearing, obviously aiming to restore to the Fifth-Tier in one go and then dominate the entire Boundless Sea. ¡°If I can continue to find things like altars or cryptic city steles, perhaps I can still force the Black Divine to appear.¡± This collision of auras, if it were the Black Divine at his peak, could easily be concealed. But now, with the Black Divine only at the Fourth-Tier, it was not a matter of whether he was prepared but whether he could conceal it. Several well-known dangerous places and rumored locations of extraterrestrial objects flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind on the Middle Continent. Ten days later, Chen Fei appeared in front of a mountain range on Middle Continent. This was the Fallen Leaves Mountain, where the famous Fallen Leaves Palace, once boasting three peak Mountain Sea Realm experts in its heyday, stood. During its prime, the Fallen Leaves Palace nearly achieved the status of a Sacred Land, seeming only a step away from the pinnacle. However, in the end, the Fallen Leaves Palace did not succeed, and its entire legacy had been completely severed a thousand years ago. Only a few minor sects had occasionally obtained some remnants of the Fallen Leaves Palace¡¯s heritage, but that was all. Ten days ago, Chen Fei had specifically searched through ancient records and then began searching everywhere for places that might harbor extraterrestrial objects. These places might bring Chen Fei some unexpected surprises. However, after ten days of searching, while Chen Fei did notice some places with slight anomalies, it was unfortunate that they had all been completely destroyed. Today, coming to Fallen Leaves Mountain, it wasn¡¯t because there was anything extraterrestrial here, but because Chen Fei had accepted a missing person mission at the Mission Hall. There was a senior elder of a sect, at the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, who hadn¡¯t returned to the Holy City for several months. Moreover, the soul card left in the sect had developed a crack. No one knew whether this meant he had passed away or something else had happened. The sect had sought out his close friends, only to find that one of them had recently been severely injured and was unable to search for him. Thus, they had no choice but to issue the task through the Mission Hall. If Chen Fei could safely bring the person back, he would be rewarded with 20,000 high-grade elemental stones and additional gratitude. If the mission proved impossible and he could only bring back news, he would still receive 10,000 high-grade elemental stones. For the sake of their senior elder, this sect was willing to stake nearly everything they had. Unable to find any extraterrestrial objects, Chen Fei recalled this mission and hurried to this place. A faint glow emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s brow as he scanned his surroundings. An hour later, Chen Fei appeared by a lake. The water of the lake was clear and blue, gently swaying the reeds along the shore. In the middle of the lake, there was a small island adorned with blooming flowers, and both sides of the lake were lined with pebbles. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, landing on the surface of the lake. A ripple spread out from under his feet, dispersing his reflection in the water. In the next moment, the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth violently fluctuated. The lake surface ceased its ripples and instead became as smooth as a mirror before shattering. Chen Fei found himself in a vastly different environment. The lake had been a formation, and Chen Fei had stepped on a node of the formation, directly transporting himself here. The formation¡¯s power was formidable. Without knowing the nodes, those below the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm might be forcibly trapped. ¡°Phew!¡± As Chen Fei surveyed his surroundings, a gust of wind whistled from afar. Chen Fei turned to see two figures swiftly fleeing, with a white light closely chasing after them. It seemed that the disturbance caused by Chen Fei¡¯s entry into the formation had been detected, prompting the two figures to swiftly fly towards him. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered. The two individuals looked quite disheveled, both in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, but visibly injured to varying degrees. Ripples appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s palm as he retrieved the Black Divine pattern from the spatial grid, causing the Dream Web to tremble and resonate with the area ahead. The Qianyuan Sword trembled slightly and landed in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Fused with Void Wood, the Qianyuan Sword had reached the level of a high-grade spiritual treasure. Despite being a relatively ordinary high-grade spiritual treasure, its power had increased significantly compared to before. ¡°Friend ahead, can we join forces to drive away the creature behind us?¡± Rong Huachang shouted loudly. ¡°We did not intend to lure this monster here. After driving it away, we can apologize properly, alright?¡± came the soft voice of Gong Lianfen. With eyes as smooth as silk, Gong Lianfen wore a fine silk robe embroidered with golden cloud patterns, its folds pristine, subtly revealing her graceful figure. A white jade pendant hung around Gong Lianfen¡¯s neck, occasionally emitting a faint glow that made it tempting to gaze upon. Chen Fei remained silent, pulling out the Qianyuan Sword. His gaze shifted past the two individuals, focusing on what lay behind them. Even from dozens of miles away, Chen Fei could sense the fierce aura emanating from the Metal Tiger. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s lack of response, Rong Huachang glanced at Gong Lianfen. They adjusted their flight path slightly. For the Mountain Sea Realm, dozens of miles were nothing more than a blink of an eye, and indeed, it wouldn¡¯t take much time. In just a moment, Rong Huachang and Gong Lianfen were only a few miles away from Chen Fei. The Dream Web trembled slightly, resonating with the Black Divine¡¯s aura emanating from only one person among them. ¡°Clang!¡± With a sword cry, Chen Fei vanished from his original position and reappeared in front of Rong Huachang. Purple light emanated from the hilt of the Qjanyuan Sword, swiftly enveloping its entire blade. In the next instant, the Qjanyuan Sword thrust forward, thunder resounding through the heavens and earth. ¡°What is the meaning of this, sir? If you are unwilling to cooperate, there¡¯s no need for this!¡± Rong Huachang¡¯s expression darkened as he shouted sharply, his figure flickering in an attempt to evade Chen Fei¡¯s attack. However, as fast as Rong Huachang dodged, Chen Fei¡¯s sword was faster. The purple light shimmered, and the Qianyuan Sword was already in front of Rong Huachang. Rong Huachang¡¯s face changed, and a folding fan appeared in his hand. As he flipped the fan, his figure vanished completely, even the fan itself seeming to fade away, as if it might disappear in the next moment. ¡°Boom!¡± The elegant folding fan suddenly paused, its elemental power directly dispersed. Rong Huachang emerged from behind the fan, his face pale, involuntarily stepping back. Chen Fei took a step forward, the blade of his sword grazing Rong Huachang¡¯s neck. Rong Huachang looked at Chen Fei in disbelief. He hadn¡¯t expected that the other would directly attempt to kill him without hesitation. What¡¯s more crucial is that both were in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, yet the opponent¡¯s strength appeared significantly superior. The first sword broke through defenses, the second aimed at the neck. ¡°Ah!¡± Gong Lianfen screamed in shock, fleeing madly into the distance. This person was insane. He didn¡¯t say a word, just went straight for the kill! ¡°Hum!¡± Instantly, the sky was covered with dense dark clouds, followed by countless thunderbolts striking within a mile radius. Gong Lianfen abruptly halted, not making any other moves. Chen Fei¡¯s sword then pressed against her back. Gong Lianfen froze, turning to look at Chen Fei, not daring to move. ¡°Take a good look.¡± Chen Fei gestured towards Rong Huachang¡¯s location. Gong Lianfen instinctively turned her head and widened her eyes slightly. Faint black shadows flickered over Rong Huachang¡¯s body. It was the aura of the Black Divine. Anyone who had been to the Ethereal Lake or crossed into the Black Divine Barrier wouldn¡¯t mistake it. Normally, the aura wouldn¡¯t be so pronounced for those who had allied with the Black Divine and died. However, Chen Fei intentionally used the Black Divine pattern to resonate with the opponent. Rong Huachang was already dead, unable to control the Black Divine pattern, hence his aura was conspicuously revealed. Chen Fei glanced at Gong Lianfen and retrieved the Qjanyuan Sword. ¡°Human, what are you doing? Their lives and deaths should be decided by me, not you!¡± A harsh voice rang out like clashing metal and iron. Not far away, the Metal Tiger roared loudly, its fierce aura rushing towards Chen Fei. In the late fourth stage, it was no wonder Gong Lianfen and Rong Huachang had fled. They were no match for the Metal Tiger at all. A glint flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s brow, and he lifted the Qianyuan Sword. The Metal Tiger appeared in front of Chen Fei at some point, its claw striking down on the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Block!¡± The Qjanyuan Sword trembled, immense power surging into Chen Fei¡¯s body, only to be forcefully assimilated by him. The Metal Tiger looked at the unharmed human under its claw, astonishment flickering in its eyes. In the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei shouldn¡¯t have been able to withstand its power. Just like with Rong Huachang and the others, during this period, it had treated them as easy prey, effortlessly crushing any attempts at resistance. The Metal Tiger instinctively tried to increase its strength, but was met with an even stronger force that caused its body to involuntarily recoil. With the Seven Star Illumination Technique, two illusory Divine Palaces manifested within Chen Fei¡¯s body. In the next moment, the Qianyuan Sword flipped and struck down on the Metal Tiger. ¡°Boom!¡± The Metal Tiger¡¯s body violently trembled, roaring in agony, but its roar was quickly dispersed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As light shimmered, the Metal Tiger vanished, replaced by a blade appearing under the Qianyuan Sword. This Metal Tiger had transformed from a spiritual treasure. Spiritual treasures possessed intelligence and could speak human language without any issue. Normally, they communicated by resonating their spiritual essence with the heavens and earth, conveying their intentions to people, or by involving them in illusions or formations. However, this blade was rather unique. It spoke literally from its mouth. There was a mouth on the handle of the blade, even two eyes, glaring fiercely at Chen Fei in this moment. Chapter 847 - Chapter 847: Six Desires Demonic Separation Chapter 847: Six Desires Demonic Separation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Gong Lianfen cautiously approached Chen Fei. Just now, she thought Chen Fei was crazy¡ªwithout saying a word, he drew his sword to kill. Now realizing it was a misunderstanding, she still felt somewhat frightened. But the Metal Tiger, such a powerful spiritual treasure, was suppressed by Chen Fei¡¯s sword and couldn¡¯t move. Gong Lianfen wanted to escape from here, and her only hope seemed to rely on Chen Fei. Gong Lianfen stole a glance at Chen Fei. If his demands weren¡¯t too excessive, she wouldn¡¯t hesitate to agree¡ªafter all, staying alive was the top priority. Chen Fei glanced at Gong Lianfen, then carefully observed the Metal Tiger under his sword. Even the most unconventional demon cultivators rarely added eyes and a mouth to their spiritual treasures on the Middle Continent. After all, spiritual treasures were meant for battle, and extra eyes and mouths served no purpose in combat. Moreover, achieving such a design wasn¡¯t easy; it required modifying various casting methods, something most casters didn¡¯t research. Furthermore, the realm of this Metal Tiger was also peculiar. Despite possessing the strength of a late-stage Fourth-Tier, Chen Fei always felt it was illusory, as if its realm could drop at any moment. ¡°What¡¯s the story behind this spiritual treasure?¡± Chen Fei asked Gong Lianfen. ¡°I don¡¯t know either. I¡¯ve been trapped here by this spiritual treasure since over a month ago.¡± Gong Lianfen shook her head and whispered, ¡°There were initially ten Mountain Sea Realm experts, but now only I remain.¡± ¡°Human, you better release me, or when my master achieves supreme mastery, he will surely tear you into pieces!¡± The Metal Tiger roared loudly, struggling fiercely under the Qianyuan Sword. But with Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, even against this peculiar Fourth-Tier late-stage like the Metal Tiger, or a normal late-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei could suppress them just the same. ¡°Oh? You have a master too? Who is your master?¡± Chen Fei remained composed and calmly asked. In the black-and-white vision of the Heavenly Eye, there was indeed a faint connection between the Metal Tiger and a distant place. ¡°My master is the pride of the heavens, invincible among peers. Facing my master, you¡¯re just a nobody! Hahaha, ah¡­¡± The Metal Tiger burst into laughter, but before it could finish, Chen Fei struck it with his sword. A tremendous force shook through, even bending the blade and leaving a small dent where it struck. The Qianyuan Sword was also a top-grade spiritual treasure, infused with Void Wood, granting it the ability to penetrate outer defenses. The Metal Tiger¡¯s main body was extremely tough, but Chen Fei¡¯s immense strength pierced directly through its surface, injuring its interior, which caused it to bend and crack. Chen Fei looked down at the Metal Tiger. Its mouth moved slightly, but it refrained from saying another word, closing its eyes and mouth altogether. ¡°Tell me everything you know,¡± Chen Fei said to Gong Lianfen. ¡°Yes!¡± Gong Lianfen nodded and proceeded to recount everything that had happened since they were ensnared in this situation. After a moment, Chen Fei nodded slightly, forming a rough understanding. Gong Lianfen and her companions had barely arrived here when they were confronted by the Metal Tiger. Rather than playing with them, the Metal Tiger sought their help to find its master. It was astonishing that a spiritual treasure couldn¡¯t locate its own master. According to the Metal Tiger, its master was actually within this formation. The reason for the confusion was that there were two individuals here who could be considered its master. It wasn¡¯t a case of consciousness splitting or one devouring the other, but rather both were genuinely the master of the Metal Tiger. To distinguish between them, the master the Metal Tiger sought was closer to the concept of its original self, while the other had emerged later as a split. ¡°The Six Desires Demonic Separation?¡± Chen Fei lowered his head to look at the Metal Tiger. This was the name of the technique the Metal Tiger had mentioned to Gong Lianfen and her companions earlier. However, the specifics of this technique, its effects, and what exactly would happen were all unclear from the Metal Tiger¡¯s initial explanation. Perhaps from the Metal Tiger¡¯s perspective, Gong Lianfen and her group were considered weak, and as such, it saw no need to divulge too much information. They were to follow its instructions. ¡°The Six Desires Demonic Separation is a technique practiced by my master. During the cultivation process, it continuously separates demonic bodies. These bodies are actively split from the original and are considered part of the same entity.¡± Metal Tiger explained reluctantly, sensing the increasing force from the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Continuous separation?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. ¡°Yes, the Six Desires Demonic Separation involves splitting the body six times. Each demonic body, once grown to its limit, is absorbed back. The practitioner grows stronger with each absorption, until all six separations are complete, achieving ultimate mastery.¡± The Metal Tiger, being a spiritual treasure and always by its master¡¯s side, knew these details well. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes gleamed faintly. The Six Desires Demonic Separation¡ªa profound and lofty concept for a technique, yet simultaneously fraught with extreme danger. Although the Metal Tiger¡¯s explanation was brief, Chen Fei already had a general understanding of the Six Desires Demonic Separation technique. Separating the body six times, absorbing each body when it reaches its peak growth¡ªif successful, this would instantly propel the practitioner¡¯s strength forward dramatically. Because each body originates from oneself, there are no compatibility issues or excessive impurities; they can seamlessly merge together. However, this technique was also extraordinarily perilous. In Chen Fei¡¯s usual practice of body separation, he always guarded against any disturbance in the fragments of consciousness within the split bodies, which could lead to awakening of the self. On the Middle Continent, as far as Chen Fei knew, all the body separation techniques aimed to prevent such occurrences. Yet, the Six Desires Demonic Separation actively induces consciousness in the separated demonic bodies. Ultimately, whether the demonic body or the original self triumphs, the victor can continue practicing and separating until six times are complete. If the practitioner is strong enough to win all six times, their realm would indeed skyrocket. However, even losing once along the way wouldn¡¯t necessarily invalidate their progress, since after all, the demonic bodies are still part of oneself. It all boils down to whether one accepts the concept that clones are also part of oneself. ¡°But I reckon most practitioners wouldn¡¯t accept this concept. Regardless, it doesn¡¯t change the fact that the Six Desires Demonic Separation is an extraordinary technique,¡± Chen Fei remarked. ¡°What iteration is it for your master to separate a demonic body this time? How long has it been ongoing?¡± Chen Fei asked solemnly. ¡°The second iteration has been in deadlock for hundreds of sunrises and moons,¡± the Metal Tiger muttered. Gong Lianfen, standing nearby, listened to the Metal Tiger¡¯s explanation of the Six Desires Demonic Separation with astonishment in her eyes. As a mid-level Mountain Sea Realm cultivator and an elder of a sect, Gong Lianfen had considerable knowledge of techniques practiced on the Middle Continent. The Six Desires Demonic Separation sounded more demonic than many demonic techniques she had heard of. Many demonic techniques offered quick results with some drawbacks but remained generally controllable. In contrast, the Six Desires Demonic Separation seemed utterly uncontrollable. While achieving mastery would undoubtedly bring immense power, the risks were immense¡ªone failure could nullify all previous progress. Gong Lianfen couldn¡¯t accept the notion that the demonic bodies were also oneself. To her, losing meant losing everything; a demonic body was just that, despite retaining all memories¡ªit wasn¡¯ t oneself. ¡°You can¡¯t distinguish between the demonic bodies and the original self, so you sought their help to find them?¡± Chen Fei continued to question the Metal Tiger. ¡°Yeah, although these people might be a bit weaker, I reckon they¡¯re probably smarter than my metal head,¡± the Metal Tiger¡¯s tone lifted, looking at Gong Lianfen. ¡°But what a disappointment they turned out to be. Not a single one of them can distinguish between a demonic body and its master. What good are they then?¡± Gong Lianfen¡¯s mouth quivered slightly. If she weren¡¯t aware that she couldn¡¯t defeat the Metal Tiger, she would have been tempted to give it a few kicks. What did it mean by ¡°disappointment¡±? If distinguishing between demonic bodies and the original self were so straightforward, this technique wouldn¡¯t have so many complications. Moreover, the Metal Tiger¡¯s earlier explanations to them were vague and incomplete, nothing like its current forthrightness. Under these circumstances, if they could actually discern the difference between the demonic bodies and the original self, that would truly be extraordinary. Chen Fei chuckled silently. This spiritual treasure sure knew how to shift the blame¡ªif it couldn¡¯t distinguish them, it blamed others. ¡°So, did it kill all eight of them initially?¡± Chen Fei asked Gong Lianfen. ¡°No, not exactly. We found a peculiar spatial channel and a few went in, but none of them returned,¡± Gong Lianfen shook her head. ¡°Oh, there¡¯s a spatial channel too?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes brightened, including those from the Outer Territories? The peculiar appearance of the Metal Tiger, coupled with the Six Desires Demonic Separation, were completely different from anything found on the Middle Continent. If they hailed from the Outer Territories, everything could suddenly make sense. After all, in Middle Continent, a treasure like the Metal Tiger with its ability to talk wasn¡¯t common, let alone a profound technique like the Six Desires Demonic Separation, which would definitely not be obscure. ¡°Haha, daring to enter that spatial channel, not even knowing how they died,¡± the Metal Tiger laughed loudly. ¡°You all came here through that spatial channel, right?¡± Chen Fei asked the Metal Tiger. ¡°Yeah, although the spiritual energy here is thin, it¡¯s just right for my master to cultivate techniques,¡± the Metal Tiger didn¡¯t deny. One thing the Metal Tiger didn¡¯t get wrong earlier was that it was indeed straightforward now that it knew it couldn¡¯t beat Chen Fei. Many things it said started to lose their covers; it said what it knew. ¡°Take me there.¡± Chen Fei looked at Gong Lianfen and continued, ¡°By the way, your sect issued a task to find you, and I accepted that task.¡± ¡°A task?¡± Gong Lianfen¡¯s eyes widened in realization. No wonder Chen Fei had shown mercy to her subordinates. ¡°How much is the reward?¡± Gong Lianfen asked curiously. ¡°Twenty thousand high-grade elemental stones,¡± Chen Fei stated, glancing at Gong Lianfen. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Seeing her hesitation, he continued, ¡°If the task cannot be completed, bringing back a corpse will still earn ten thousand high-grade elemental stones.¡± Gong Lianfen halted the words she was about to speak. Originally, she had intended to negotiate whether the twenty thousand high-grade elemental stones could be lowered in price, considering it was just the value of a medium-grade spiritual treasure. Now, she realized that safety in returning was the most crucial consideration. Money could be earned again if lost. Chapter 848 - Chapter 848: Swallowing Like a Tiger Chapter 848: Swallowing Like a Tiger Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei waved his hand, sealing away the Metal Tiger, while simultaneously drawing out the spiritual essence of Rong Huachang and tucking the folding fan into his sleeve. ¡°By the way, what about the spiritual treasures from the other Mountain Sea Realms?¡± Chen Fei turned and asked. There were a total of eight Mountain Sea Realm expertsd, and a few of them had entered the spatial channels and hadn¡¯t returned. But the spiritual treasures of the others, as well as the spiritual essence and elemental stones within those treasures, were worth a lot of money. ¡°It swallowed them all,¡± Gong Lianfen pointed at the Metal Tiger. ¡°Why are you looking at me? I killed the person, can¡¯t I take the things? Let me tell you¡­ Ah, be gentle, be gentle!¡± As Chen Fei glanced over, the Metal Tiger, about to say something, immediately began pleading loudly for mercy. Chen Fei loosened his grip slightly, feeling somewhat regretful. For a superior spiritual treasure like the Metal Tiger, the spiritual essence from intermediate or lower-grade treasures wouldn¡¯t provide much improvement. Moreover, the Metal Tiger was quite peculiar, likely related to the Six Desires Demonic Separation technique. Once its owner advanced successfully, the Metal Tiger would automatically absorb the energies of heaven and earth to progress. Therefore, those treasures and their spiritual materials were truly treated by the Metal Tiger as snacks and devoured entirely. Metal Tiger sneaked a glance at Chen Fei, harboring secret resentment. When it found its master, it vowed to make this human regret it. A moment later, Gong Lianfen led Chen Fei to a mountain hollow. There was no altar or stele here, only a slightly larger stone. ¡°This is it. The fluctuations here vary in intensity, but regardless of whether they¡¯re strong or weak, no one who enters has ever returned,¡± Gong Lianfen whispered. Chen Fei¡¯s brow flickered with a faint light. Compared to Gong Lianfen, Chen Fei¡¯s talent in Teleportation and endurance meant he could sense spatial fluctuations far better than most in the Mountain Sea Realms. Approaching, Chen Fei caused ripples in the surrounding space, as if he might be transported away in the next moment. ¡°Be careful!¡± Gong Lianfen couldn¡¯t help but speak out. Chen Fei waved his hand, halting in place without moving forward. Because if he continued forward, he would indeed be transported. This place was indeed a natural spatial channel. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception at this moment, it directly connected to the void, with another spatial entrance not far beyond the void. The fluctuations here varied, strong and weak, due to the shifting distance between the two spaces, sometimes closer, sometimes farther apart. No wonder those from the Mountain Sea Realm experts who entered here never returned. Despite the short distance in the void, Mountain Sea Realm cultivators simply lack the ability to survive in the void. Even those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm can¡¯t stay in the void for too long. Driven by desperation caused by the Metal Tiger, they didn¡¯t know where to go and ended up forcing their way into this spatial channel. However, unlike Chen Fei¡¯s keen perception, they were unaware that beyond the spatial channel lay a dead end. Even if they miraculously passed through this stretch of void, returning was out of the question. After experiencing the tearing of the void, how could anyone from the Mountain Sea Realms dare to attempt another passage? It would be tempting fate! Chen Fei glanced down at the Metal Tiger. Its owner either possessed some extraordinary treasure or happened to cross when the distance between the two spaces was exceptionally close. Suddenly, Chen Fei thought of the current situation across the entire Middle Continent. Was this related to the tidal movements in the void, or was there another reason why traces from the Outer Territories were increasingly appearing in the Boundless Sea? After a moment¡¯s consideration, Chen Fei turned back, deciding not to venture through this spatial channel. Chen Fei possessed the talent of teleportation, and he was confident he could pass through that short stretch of void. However, he had no idea about the conditions on the other side of that space. Venturing through could very well lead him into an irreparable disaster. The formation here wasn¡¯t artificially arranged; it naturally condensed after the formation of this spatial channel, under fortuitous circumstances. Given enough time, this place could become a hidden treasure trove, perhaps of fourth-tier superior or even top-tier quality. ¡°Where is your master, the prodigy of the heavens? I¡¯d like to meet him!¡± Chen Fei addressed the Metal Tiger. The eyes of the Metal Tiger lit up. ¡°You reckless fool, I¡¯ll make you regret it soon enough!¡± Hundreds of miles away, Ye Zhaoyu suddenly opened his eyes. He sensed the aura of the Metal Tiger flying towards this direction, accompanied by two others at mid-fourth tier. Ye Zhaoyu felt a surge of excitement. It seemed the Metal Tiger had finally made its choice. When Ye Zhaoyu cultivated the Six Desires Demonic Separation, he had fortunately strengthened his connection with his own life spirit treasure to the utmost, while also pouring most of his power into it. Although it wasn¡¯t equivalent to the power of a fourth-tier top-tier spiritual treasure, the Metal Tiger¡¯s strength still surpassed that of people like Gong Lianfen, precisely because of this reason. When the time came for him to confront the Demonic Body, relying on the connection with his life spirit treasure, Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s power would instantly surge, overwhelming the Demonic Body directly. This method had proven effective during Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s initial confrontation with the Demonic Body, allowing him to smoothly absorb its power and reach the late fourth tier. During the second separation from the Demonic Body, Ye Zhaoyu employed the same technique, transferring most of his power to the Metal Tiger. However, Ye Zhaoyu underestimated the Six Desires Demonic Separation. If this cunning method could be used to cultivate the Six Desires Demonic Separation, perhaps this technique would not be classified as a forbidden art. The Metal Tiger couldn¡¯t directly recognize which of its masters it truly belonged to. Despite Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s continuous efforts to strengthen his bond with the Metal Tiger, it was still broken by the second separation from the Demonic Body. Excitedly stepping out of the cave, Ye Zhaoyu knew that with the Metal Tiger¡¯s help, slaying and absorbing the second Demonic Body would no longer be an issue. As he prepared to face the separation from the third Demonic Body, Ye Zhaoyu planned to use a different approach. However, upon arriving at the cave entrance, his brow furrowed. At this moment, he saw the Metal Tiger being held by someone else. With the Metal Tiger¡¯s pride, it would never allow anyone besides its rightful owner to touch it. ¡°Master, save me!¡± Upon seeing Ye Zhaoyu, the Metal Tiger¡¯s demeanor changed drastically. ¡°How dare you touch my life spirit treasure!¡± Ye Zhaoyu bellowed in response, his figure flickering as he swiftly charged towards Chen Fei. Ye Zhaoyu needed to resolve this swiftly; he had already sensed the approach of the second Demonic Body. He had to secure the Metal Tiger before the second Demonic Body arrived, in order to successfully suppress it. As for why the Metal Tiger had been captured by a mid-fourth-tier martial artist, Ye Zhaoyu himself was puzzled. But now was not the time for contemplation. The situation was urgent. Perhaps these two humans had utilized formations and talismans to seize the Metal Tiger while it was off guard. After all, humans, in comparison to spiritual treasures, possessed far greater intelligence. Gong Lianfen felt a chilling wave of murderous intent wash over her, trembling with a sudden urge to flee. If she couldn¡¯t even withstand the Metal Tiger, let alone its owner, Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s late fourth-tier aura was like the scorching sun in the sky, instilling fear in all who beheld it. The Metal Tiger widened its eyes, determined to see how its master would tear apart the madman beside him. Only blood could cleanse the wounds it had just suffered! Chen Fei¡¯s gaze subtly shifted, perceiving Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s movements slowing down in his eyes. His aura spreading like a tiger¡¯s might over thousands of miles! At this moment, Ye Zhaoyu manifested a monstrous tiger behind him, its enormous eyes glaring at Chen Fei. Crimson radiance transformed into immense power, instantly pressing down upon Chen Fei. Gong Lianfen staggered, feeling her elemental energy suppressed by a third, and her mind and soul affected to varying degrees. Before the battle even began, she was already weakened. Compared to the Metal Tiger, Ye Zhaoyu was immensely more powerful. In a daze, Gong Lianfen felt a sensation akin to when she faced the Sacred One of the Sacred Lands. No, this was even more overwhelming than facing the Sacred One back then! Now it wasn¡¯t about whether to escape or not; Gong Lianfen realized she had lost any opportunity to flee. Instinctively, Gong Lianfen turned to look at Chen Fei. At this moment, he seemed to be her only chance. ¡°Buzz!¡± Above the firmament, the weather abruptly changed, countless thunderbolts weaving through the sky. Seven stars twinkled within Chen Fei¡¯s body, his aura breaking through Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s blockade. Sword Dominates the Galaxy! A phantom sword shadow emerged above the eight Divine Palaces, sweeping away Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s momentum toward Chen Fei, leaving Gong Lianfen feeling a sense of relief. But as Gong Lianfen sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura, her intense fear grew stronger, involuntarily rising within her. If Ye Zhaoyu was like a tiger dominating the land, then Chen Fei at this moment was like a god descending to earth. ¡°Buzz!¡± His divine soul ignited, invisible flames surging around Chen Fei. Thunder roared in the sky, followed by seven bolts descending and merging into the Qianyuan Sword. Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s momentum was instantly suppressed back into his own body. The excited expression on the Metal Tiger froze as it felt the grip of the person holding it, as if it could be crushed at any moment. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei swung his sword, unleashing a thunder pillar about half a mile wide that directly enveloped Ye Zhaoyu. Within the thunder, Ye Zhaoyu gritted his teeth and crossed his arms in front of him. But as the thunder continued to bombard him, his arms began to tremble, followed by his whole body shaking. ¡°Ahh!¡± Ye Zhaoyu roared furiously, his entire body glowing red, attempting to deflect the thunder back. However, in the end, he was overwhelmed completely by the thunder. Moments later, the thunderous roar subsided, leaving behind a massive crater on the ground where Ye Zhaoyu lay in a near-death state. Even beasts as tough-skinned as descendants of the Emperor¡¯s Ancestor were severely wounded by Chen Fei¡¯s single strike. Despite Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s higher cultivation, his defenses was clearly not on par, leaving him on the brink of death. Chen Fei had shown mercy. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing before Ye Zhaoyu. ¡°Master, master!¡± the Metal Tiger called out loudly. Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s body trembled, his eyes opening and meeting Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique! An invisible force enveloped Ye Zhaoyu, causing his eyes to become dazed. He no longer knew where he was, forgetting the pain, and only wanting to continue sleeping peacefully. ¡°Stop!¡± In the distance, a beam of light flashed, revealing the second Ye Zhaoyu¡ªhis second Demonic Body. Seeing his original self on the verge of death, the Demonic Body Ye Zhaoyu panicked. If his original self were killed, it would dissipate as well. It had to act personally to slay the original self. Chen Fei looked up at the Demonic Body Ye Zhaoyu, purple light emanating from the Qianyuan Sword. In the next moment, a thunder pillar engulfed the Demonic Body Ye Zhaoyu. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Demonic Body Ye Zhaoyu screamed frantically, but his cries grew fainter and eventually dissipated altogether. Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s original body suddenly trembled, snapping back to awareness. He sensed the Demonic Body¡¯s demise¡ªit was a failure in his attempt to cultivate the Six Desires Demonic Separation Body. Ye Zhaoyu looked up at Chen Fei. Without a word, Chen Fei¡¯s sword swept across Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s neck. Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s body stiffened, all vitality draining away. ¡°No!¡± The Metal Tiger roared in anguish, its spirit dissipating along with Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s life. The eyes and mouth on its blade disappeared, transforming back into an ordinary superior-grade spiritual treasure. Chapter 849 - Chapter 849: The Path of Defying the Heavens Chapter 849: The Path of Defying the Heavens Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Dream of a Thousand Years! Activating the Dream Entry Technique, success or failure was actually a matter of just an instant. Previously, the descendants of the Emperor¡¯s Ancestor, those with bloodlines of Sixth-Tier or higher, blocked the Dream Entry Technique. Ye Zhaoyu did not possess such a bloodline. Although his inheritance was extraordinary, his soul and mind were protected by specific techniques. However, in the state of near-death, a person¡¯s spirit and soul are inevitably at their most vulnerable, allowing the dream power of the Dream Entry Technique to invade, enabling Chen Fei to obtain the information he desired. Without this, Chen Fei would not have been able to cleanly kill Ye Zhaoyu. Chen Fei waved his hand, and the essence of Ye Zhaoyu and his Demonic Body flew into his sleeve. As for spiritual treasures, besides the Metal Tiger, neither Ye Zhaoyu nor his Demonic Body possessed a second spiritual treasure. It¡¯s not that they couldn¡¯t afford other spiritual treasures, but before separating from his Demonic Body, Ye Zhaoyu secretly set the rule that no spiritual treasures were allowed during their duel. Six Desires Demonic Separation was extremely perilous, but it also didn¡¯t mean there were no advantages for cultivators. Just as Ye Zhaoyu had cleverly set rules when he first separated his first Demonic Body, and later with the help of the Metal Tiger, he devoured the first Demonic Body. However, during the creation of the second Demonic Body, issues arose, causing delays of several months without any results. Chen Fei put away the Metal Tiger, glanced at the space inside it, and couldn¡¯t help but smile faintly. Although most of the spiritual wisdom of the Metal Tiger dissipated with Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s death, its foundation remained intact. Selling it as a high-grade spiritual treasure would pose no problem. Moreover, the internal space of the Metal Tiger still contained many elixirs, spiritual materials, and some high-grade elemental stones. This time, for Chen Fei, the gains were immense. It was even possible that the foundation for reaching the Sun Moon Realm in the future lay within this harvest. Gong Lianfen watched as Chen Fei packed up his things, then cautiously approached. The imposing manner Chen Fei displayed just now was too terrifying. Even Ye Zhaoyu, in the later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, was not a match for Chen Fei. Achieving such feats at the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm was simply unbelievable. ¡°Shall we leave here now and return to the Sacred City?¡± Gong Lianfen asked in a low voice. ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s return to the Sacred City.¡± Chen Fei nodded, looked at Gong Lianfen, and continued, ¡°Can I trust you?¡± Gong Lianfen¡¯s face changed color. In her mind, she couldn¡¯t help but recall what Chen Fei had said earlier: even with her corpse, she could obtain ten thousand high-grade elemental stones. ¡°Sir, for saving my life, I have no way to repay¡­¡± As Gong Lianfen spoke, her clothes automatically slipped off. ¡°Ah¡­ wait¡­ hiss¡­¡± With a flick of his fingertip, Chen Fei severed the dream power. He only intended to use the Dream Entry Technique to slightly modify Gong Lianfen¡¯s memories. Although from the moment he entered this secret realm, there was nothing Chen Fei did that couldn¡¯t bear the light of day, he had a habit of wanting to conceal certain things. Half a day later, Chen Fei and Gong Lianfen appeared in the Sacred City. Chen Fei received a reward of twenty thousand high-grade elemental stones. Gong Lianfen was Gong Lianfen, and the mission reward was separate from personal matters. Chen Fei naturally accepted this sum of high-grade elemental stones. Back at the Tingfeng Pavilion in Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei went straight to the secret chamber and activated the surrounding formations. First, Chen Fei emptied out everything from within the Metal Tiger. In an instant, various glowing spiritual materials covered the entire secret chamber. Carefully selecting them, Chen Fei gathered up all the spiritual materials that clearly did not belong to the Boundless Sea. With two different dimensions, each naturally possesses unique spiritual materials. Selling such items could easily arouse suspicion. An hour later, Chen Fei neatly arranged the spiritual materials. Ye Zhaoyu had collected some secret manuals of techniques, but after briefly examining them, Chen Fei set them aside. It wasn¡¯t that these techniques were inadequate; rather, they didn¡¯t offer much assistance to Chen Fei anymore. Among all that Ye Zhaoyu had learned, the most valuable was the Six Desires Demonic Separation. In Chen Fei¡¯s view, this technique was not inferior to the foundational techniques of the Sacred Lands; in fact, in some aspects, it surpassed them by far in terms of lineage and power. Of course, mastering the Six Desires Demonic Separation successfully would truly overshadow the foundational techniques of the Sacred Lands. However, failing in its cultivation would leave one worse off than even the top-tier techniques. After all, whether it was top-tier lineage or the foundational techniques of the Sacred Lands, the worst that could happen was not comprehending them fully, without the risk of death. But with the Six Desires Demonic Separation, it was either devouring the six great Demonic Bodies to achieve greatness or facing death, swapping out for a new body with your memories intact, walking the world. Chen Fei spent three hours reading through the Six Desires Demonic Separation, his expression deep in thought. This technique easily reminded Chen Fei of the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique he had seen in the Evil City before. Once you laid eyes on that Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, you couldn¡¯t stop, and it would automatically cultivate itself, altering your soul. The Six Desires Demonic Separation, however, didn¡¯t work like that. But once you started separating the first Demonic Body, there was no stopping the technique either. When Chen Fei realized something was wrong with the Reincarnation Slaughter Technique, he could immediately remove it. But with the Six Desires Demonic Separation, once you separated a Demonic Body, there was no turning back. If you didn¡¯t cultivate, it was like automatically giving up the fight, and everything you had would be absorbed by the Demonic Body and dissipate. Chen Fei glanced at the panel, which now recorded information about the Six Desires Demonic Separation. With each Demonic Body separated, as its strength grew, the proficiency of the Six Desires Demonic Separation would automatically increase. Once the strength of the Demonic Body reached the same level as the original, the proficiency of the technique would plateau, unable to improve further. At this point, defeating and devouring the Demonic Body would allow the proficiency to continue increasing, enabling the separation of more Demonic Bodies. Defeating someone who fully understood him and matched his strength was no easy task. Success and failure hung by a thread. Moreover, the struggle between the original and the Demonic Body couldn¡¯t involve the intervention of others. Because if anyone else had interfered, whether the original or the Demonic Body had been injured, they could directly absorb energy from each other to replenish themselves. Even borrowing spiritual treasures would have distributed their power between the original and the Demonic Body. Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s tactic of using his lifebound spiritual treasure to gain an advantage had been a clever approach, but it had failed outright during the second Demonic Body. ¡°What if, when the Demonic Body¡¯s strength reaches its peak and challenges me, I use the panel to simplify techniques, absorb insights, and directly surpass the bottleneck of the Six Desires Demonic Separation?¡± A sudden thought had flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Before being devoured, the proficiency of the technique would stagnate, no matter how much one had trained. However, the panel had always been breaking this rule. As Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation realm had continued to advance, he had increasingly felt that the panel in his soul had been like a Dao fruit, an enlightenment achieved by a great being. However, this was currently just speculation, with no way to confirm. But the so-called proficiency bottleneck of the Six Desires Demonic Separation, in Chen Fei¡¯s view, surely wouldn¡¯t pose a challenge to the panel. Would the proficiency that stagnated then be directly consumed by the Demonic Body? Or would the power flow uncontrollably back to the original? After all, according to the Six Desires Demonic Separation, only by devouring the Demonic Body could the proficiency increase. Conversely, if the proficiency increased, it would imply that the Demonic Body couldn¡¯t exist. ¡°Even if this trick doesn¡¯t work, I can place two killing moves in the spatial grid, and the Demonic Body won¡¯t be able to withstand them,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. With identical strength, mixing in two killing moves would directly upset the balance. And the killing moves in the spatial grid belonged to Chen Fei¡¯s own power, not violating any rules. It was somewhat similar to Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s clever method, but unlike a lifebound spiritual treasure that might not recognize its master, the killing moves in Chen Fei¡¯s spatial grid didn¡¯t have that issue. When separating the Demonic Body with the Six Desires Demonic Separation, it wasn¡¯t impossible to lean towards the original. The original could conceal some things from the Demonic Body. Just as Ye Zhaoyu concealed the nature of his lifebound spiritual treasure, Chen Fei only needed to conceal the existence of the panel. As for whether there was a panel on the Demonic Body¡­ None of Chen Fei¡¯s clones or illusions carried the panel; it was unique to him. If these clones could have the panel, Chen Fei¡¯s current proficiency in practiced techniques would have increased significantly. It would have been more advantageous to specialize in a technique that allowed for multiple clones. ¡°I can cultivate this Six Desires Demonic Separation!¡± Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, solidifying his decision. Devouring one¡¯s own Demonic Body wouldn¡¯t increase the practitioner¡¯s proficiency in talents but would enhance their own foundation. You would master all the techniques learned by the Demonic Body. These aspects weren¡¯t actually important. What truly mattered was directly enhancing one¡¯s vitality, spirit, soul, especially the mind and spirit, and the most fundamental origin, which would drastically expand. Why did creatures with powerful bloodlines advance so rapidly in everything, including cultivation? It was because their origins were immensely strong. The Six Desires Demonic Separation aimed to transform one¡¯s ordinary origin into a profound foundation similar to that of other races¡¯ prodigies. This was an arduous path against the heavens, but if successful, the rewards would be astonishing. Previously, Chen Fei had believed that the Six Desires Demonic Separation could even surpass the foundational techniques of the Sacred Lands. This was because once the Six Desires Demonic Separation was successfully cultivated, with its vast origin, crossing into the Sun Moon Realm wasn¡¯t just feasible¡ªit wasn¡¯t overly difficult. Moreover, such a profound origin, even after reaching the Sun Moon Realm, could still provide powerful combat support to the practitioner and serve as a solid foundation for future cultivation. Initially, Chen Fei had planned to visit the Mission Hall later and exchange for partial foundational techniques from other Sacred Lands, making it easier to break through into the Sun Moon Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Now, possessing the Six Desires Demonic Separation wasn¡¯t necessarily excessive, but it wasn¡¯t an essential requirement anymore. Three days later, Chen Fei appeared in the Green Cloud Market with a new appearance, selling a middle-grade spiritual treasure and various spiritual materials. One month later, Chen Fei changed identities again, selling the refined Metal Tiger after cleansing its marks. Ultimately, he obtained twenty-seven strands of Myriad Bamboo. Combined with the original eighteen Myriad Clones, Chen Fei was now only a few strands of Myriad Bamboo away from cultivating his Thunderstorm to Great Completion. Chapter 850 - Chapter 850: Demon Slaying Body Chapter 850: Demon Slaying Body Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Fallen Leaves Mountain, a figure appeared in mid-air. Chen Fei looked down, swiftly moving to the front of the lake. Spatial folds enveloped, and Chen Fei vanished without a trace. After exchanging the spiritual treasure in hand and the top-grade elemental stone for the Myriad Bamboo, and refining all of the Myriad Bamboo into Myriad Clones, Chen Fei returned here. Before the spatial grid, Chen Fei sensed the situation within. After a month¡¯s interval, the void in the spatial grid had not changed much, still fluctuating like tides, sometimes closer, sometimes farther. Chen Fei formed seals with both hands, starting to operate the Six Desires Demonic Separation technique. Having practiced this technique for over a month, Chen Fei had already grasped its essentials. Once started, there was no turning back, but Chen Fei was quite confident about it. The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth trembled slightly, and Chen Fei1 s soul suddenly split into one part, slowly drifting out. Chen Fei1 s face turned slightly pale. If the Demonic Body were to perish midway through cultivation, it would also harm his main body. At least this split part of the soul, in the normal Mountain Sea Realm, was not easy to repair. Only by devouring the Demonic Body can the injuries to the soul disappear. At that time, not only will it be simple to advance further, but even the simplest thing. For Chen Fei, there¡¯s no need to wait until the Demonic Body is devoured to recover. The power of innate talent and the Dream Entry Technique covered Chen Fei¡¯s soul, and the injured soul began to slowly recover. This recovery would gradually accelerate over time. Ahead of Chen Fei, a figure condensed, and Chen Fei¡¯s split soul directly merged into it. *Buzz!* Ripples appeared in the figure ahead, and a pair of eerie eyes opened. The appearance was identical, and the memories were exact, but the difference lay in their personalities, thus their auras were vastly different. The Six Desires Demonic Separation technique imprints the desires of the main body onto the Demonic Body, magnifying them several times. If the main body still has reason and moral boundaries, the Demonic Body truly becomes unrestrained. ¡°By daring to cultivate such a technique, I don¡¯t know if I should say you¡¯re brave or foolish!¡± The Demonic Body looked at Chen Fei¡¯s main body and grinned. Because when Chen Fei separated, he had previously shielded the existence of the interface, in the memory of the demonic form, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was unparalleled throughout history. With such talent, such insight, even with the threat of the Black Divine, the Six Desires Demonic Separation wasn¡¯t a necessary choice. If truly afraid of the Black Divine breaking through to the Fifth-Tier, one could simply leave through the current spatial channel. But once one embarked on the path of cultivating the Six Desires Demonic Separation, there was truly no turning back. ¡°If I¡¯m going to do this, I¡¯ll aim to be the strongest. Does that answer satisfy you?¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. Seeing someone identical to himself, engaging in conversation, was somewhat novel. This was different from a clone; a clone offered merely another perspective. A Demonic Body, however, was truly another individual, possessing the same memories and similar traits. ¡°Hahaha, the strongest, good! Once I consume you, I will become the strongest!¡± The Demonic Body laughed loudly, then turned and strode toward the spatial channel. Chen Fei took a few steps forward. In the moment the Demonic Body disappeared into the spatial channel, he used his innate teleportation ability to send it directly to the opposite plane. In an instant, crossing through the space in between. His innate teleportation ability had reached its limit. As for why he sent the Demonic Body to another plane, it was because Chen Fei wanted to understand the specific situation there and, incidentally, allow the Demonic Body to gather more resources. According to the information Chen Fei gleaned from Ye Zhaoyu¡¯s memories, the opposite plane was only slightly stronger than the Boundless Sea, capable of reaching the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm at best. Compared to the Boundless Sea before its decline, the difference was negligible. Therefore, it wasn¡¯t a higher-order plane like where the Black Divine or the monsters near the altar resided. However, being able to produce cultivators at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm meant that the resources in the opposite plane were naturally abundant to the extreme. Allowing the Demonic Body to wreak havoc in the Boundless Sea could easily cause problems. However, sending the Demonic Body to the opposite plane was something Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to worry about. Even if this Demonic Body were lost, Chen Fei could simply condense another one later. Chen Fei estimated that with one part of his soul, he could fully recover within a few days at most, without causing any adverse effects. In a secluded canyon, A figure slowly emerged¡ªit was the Demonic Body of Chen Fei, who had come from the Boundless Sea. The Demonic Body Chen Fei glanced around. This was a mountainous area, and it was rare that Ye Zhaoyu could find this place and fortuitously arrive in the Middle Continent. Taking a deep breath, the Demonic Body Chen Fei sensed the rich elemental energy between heaven and earth. Compared to the Boundless Sea, it was indeed a bit richer and more vibrant. Thinking of the confident expression on his main body¡¯s face just now, a cold smile appeared on the Demonic Body¡¯s face, followed by a punch. Extreme Mountain Fist! Since learning his first set of techniques, the Demonic Body of Chen Fei had practiced various body-refining techniques over and over again. The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth trembled slightly, flowing slowly into the body of the Demonic Body Chen Fei. Just separated, the Demonic Body had no strength at all, barely different from an ordinary person. But the perspective and insight of the Mountain Sea Realm destined it to be completely different from an ordinary person. The Demonic Body Chen Fei possessed a pile of Great Completion level techniques. With just some time, he could easily elevate his own realm. As for asking the main body to help elevate his realm, the Demonic Body dared not do such a thing. If there were any hidden traps left inside the body, triggered at the last moment, wouldn¡¯t that be courting death? An hour passed, and the Demonic Body Chen Fei had already changed dozens of sets of techniques. And his cultivation realm had also risen from an ordinary person to the Visceral Tempering realm. As long as the methods were correct and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was sufficient, the amount of energy needed to temper the body was simply not worth mentioning to the Demonic Body Chen Fei. ¡°The closest place from here is Hundred Horn City. Let¡¯s start from there!¡± The Demonic Body Chen Fei halted his fist and hurried towards Hundred Horn City, several hundred miles away. In the wilderness, his figure blurred into afterimages, racing along the road. The techniques Chen Fei¡¯s main body had originally learned were vast and varied. Therefore, when displayed by the Demonic Body Chen Fei now, they were executed with exquisite precision. With the ample time spent mastering these techniques, unless encountering a catastrophic disaster, the Demonic Body rarely faced premature demise, thanks to these myriad Great Completion level techniques. When he was less than a hundred miles from Hundred Horn City, the Demonic Body suddenly stopped, listening intently. In the next moment, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot. After a moment, the Demonic Body Chen Fei appeared on top of a boulder, looking down with interest. Below, a group of bandits was raiding a merchant caravan, the battle nearing its end. Only a few female members of the caravan remained, trembling on the ground. Ren Shitai withdrew his blade from a man¡¯s abdomen when he suddenly sensed something amiss. He turned to look into the distance and spotted a figure standing there, seemingly observing the scene as if watching a play. The bandits, noticing their leader¡¯s reaction, turned their heads and also saw the figure in the distance. ¡°This friend, Xuanhe Gang handles matters here. Don¡¯t meddle!¡± Ren Shitai¡¯s figure flickered as he stepped forward, staring at the Demonic Body Chen Fei and shouted loudly. Ren Shitai sensed that the person in front of him was at the Visceral Tempering realm, and besides himself, there were two others in his team at the same level. If this person didn¡¯t know what was good for him, they would all be dealt with together! Xuanhe Gang, within a few hundred miles around Hundred Horn City, was one of the few major gangs. Among them, there were dozens of practitioners at the Visceral Tempering realm, and even higher-level experts at the Aperture Tempering realm. Therefore, although Xuanhe Gang often disguised themselves as bandits and conducted robberies on the roads, as long as they didn¡¯t go too far, most people in Hundred Horn City would turn a blind eye. Xue Jiaoru heard the voice and cautiously looked towards the distance, her eyes filled with hope. If captured by these people and played with, and if she didn¡¯t die, she would likely be sold to a brothel. Not only would she be unable to avenge her grievance, but she would also be trapped in an irreversible calamity. ¡°Sir, please save us!¡± Xue Jiaoru suddenly shouted loudly. ¡°Call me ¡®hero¡¯!¡± A nearby bandit slapped Xue Jiaoru across the face, knocking her to the ground. Another bandit grabbed Xue Jiaoru¡¯s clothes and was about to strip her right then and there. ¡°You were threatening me just now.¡± The Demonic Body Chen Fei grinned, his figure moving slightly as he appeared in front of Ren Shitai. Ren Shitai¡¯s expression changed drastically as he saw the figure suddenly appear before him. He had never seen such speed and agility in a Visceral Tempering realm martial artist before. Ren Shitai was about to swing the blade in his hand when he felt a sudden emptiness in his chest. Instinctively, he looked down and realized that a large hole had opened in his chest at some point. All strength left his body in an instant. Ren Shitai staggered and collapsed to the side. ¡°Captain Ren!¡± ¡°Kill him!¡± The other bandits, seeing Ren Shitai fall, showed expressions of shock. But years of experience as bandits told them that running at this moment would only lead to quicker death. Instead, fighting desperately might save themselves. The enemy was not an Aperture Tempering realm expert. With their numbers, they could play a crucial role. The Demonic Body Chen Fei looked at the approaching bandits, his smile growing broader on his face. His figure turned into afterimages as he moved, not retreating but advancing straight into the fray. With a Mountain Sea Realm soul, Great Completion level body-refining techniques, and control over the Visceral Tempering realm physique, facing enemies at the Aperture Tempering realm level meant nothing less than a massacre. Within moments, the cacophony of shouts and clashes that had filled the scene began to diminish, then faded away entirely. The demonic form of Chen Fei held a bandit¡¯s head in one hand, lifting it into the air. The bandit trembled violently, eyes pleading for mercy. Chen Fei¡¯s demonic form chuckled softly, then with a sudden motion, his palm exerted force. The bandit¡¯s head shattered instantly. Frozen in fear, the bandit¡¯s body, which had been trembling uncontrollably, stiffened and then lay still. Tossing the body aside, Chen Fei had not a trace of blood on him despite the many killings. Even the hand that had just taken a life was immaculately clean. Every ounce of strength from the Body Tempering realm had been wielded with precision by Chen Fei¡¯s demonic form. Not a feather added, not a fly landed! ¡°Thank you, sir! Thank you!¡± Xue Jiaoru and the other women crawled up to Chen Fei¡¯s demonic form, bowing their heads in earnest gratitude. ¡°Mere words of thanks, what good are they?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s demonic form bent down, lifting Xue Jiaoru¡¯s chin with his hand. A day later, a carriage entered Hundred Horn City. At night, in a courtyard, Xue Jiaoru and the other women timidly approached the room of Chen Fei¡¯s demonic form. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Before they could even knock, the door swung open on its own, and the women felt a force pulling them involuntarily into the room. Bang! The door closed automatically behind them. ¡°Sir, the lamp is still lit.¡± ¡°Why should it be extinguished?¡± Chapter 851 - Chapter 851: Besieged From All Sides Chapter 851: Besieged From All Sides Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Hundred Horn City Xuanhe Gang¡¯s residence. ¡°Step aside, I need to see several gang leaders. My brother is dead. If the gang doesn¡¯t want to step forward, then I¡¯ll take my men and go kill them myself!¡± Meng Zongping shouted loudly, trying to step into the courtyard ahead, but he was blocked by the surrounding guards. ¡°The leaders are currently entertaining Dong Dexue from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Please come back tomorrow, Master Meng,¡± the guard said in a low voice. ¡°The murderer is still living freely in Hundred Horn City. I can¡¯t wait until tomorrow.¡± Upon hearing Dong Dexue¡¯s name, Meng Zongping hesitated for a moment. However, when he thought of the death of his brother Ren Shitai, he couldn¡¯t suppress his anger. Together they had been in Xuanhe Gang for thirty years, even planning to break through to the next realm together in the future. But now, Ren Shitai had died so tragically, and Meng Zongping couldn¡¯t accept it. Moreover, Meng Zongping had received information that the person who killed his brother was now in Hundred Horn City. With the murderer so close at hand, how could he not seek justice for his brother¡¯s soul? Furthermore, both Meng Zongping and Ren Shitai had worked tirelessly for Xuanhe Gang without complaint. Now that Ren Shitai was dead, it was both morally and logically necessary for Xuanhe Gang to seek justice for him. Otherwise, how would the gang members under Xuanhe Gang view them? ¡°What¡¯s all this commotion about? Don¡¯t you know the gang leaders are entertaining esteemed guests?¡± A steward-like figure stepped forward, frowning slightly upon seeing Meng Zongping. ¡°Steward, Ren Shitai, the leader of the Ren Hall, has died,¡± whispered the guard as he saw the steward. ¡°What? When did this happen?¡± The steward was startled, quickly asking. Ren Shitai was considered a skilled practitioner in the later stages of the Visceral Tempering realm within Xuanhe Gang. If he had continued progressing at his current pace, there might have been hope for him to breakthrough to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future. His death was a significant loss for the entire Xuanhe Gang. ¡°Steward, please intercede for my brother.¡± Meng Zongping stepped forward, explaining Ren Shitai¡¯s situation in detail. Ren Shitai intercepted a merchant convoy a hundred miles away today, which wasn¡¯t officially sanctioned by Xuanhe Gang. After all, intercepting a convoy wasn¡¯t considered a major task for Xuanhe Gang, and each hall under the gang had the authority to make decisions. However, according to the unwritten rules of Xuanhe Gang, when intercepting, they must clearly display their gang sign. Moreover, there was an unwritten rule in Xuanhe Gang that during such interceptions, unnecessary conflicts with caravans should be avoided. If someone comes knocking on the door afterwards, they might just abandon him. But in so many years, the Xuanhe Gang has never been chased after. The people of Xuanhe Gang have rich experience in knowing whom to provoke and whom absolutely not to touch. Sometimes, if they¡¯re unsure about a situation, they¡¯d rather not act, to avoid trouble, and thus have always been safe and sound. The murder of a hall master like Ren Shitai is indeed the first time something like this has happened in so many years for Xuanhe Gang. Today, Ren Shitai went out to intercept a convoy. Originally, Meng Zongping was invited along, but he drank too much last night and was unwilling to move today, so he didn¡¯t go. By evening, when Ren Shitai still hadn¡¯t returned, Meng Zongping sent someone to check, and soon they found Ren Shitai¡¯s and many other Xuanhe Gang members¡¯ corpses a hundred miles away. ¡°I just heard you say you found the murderer?¡± The steward frowned. To be able to kill such a skilled expert in the Visceral Tempering realm like Ren Shitai, and leave not a single member of Xuanhe Gang present alive, such power is not to be underestimated. Normally, they would clean up loose ends thoroughly, so how did Meng Zongping find the perpetrator so quickly? ¡°Yes! Because that person directly rode in a carriage of the caravan and entered the city,¡± Meng Zongping said hoarsely. A hundred miles away, not only were there corpses of Xuanhe Gang members, but also the carriage left behind by the caravan. As one of the prominent gangs in Hundred Horn City, Xuanhe Gang had informants stationed at several city gates. Initially, no one paid attention when the carriage entered the city. However, once the incident outside the city unfolded and the two were connected, they immediately locked onto the suspect. Meng Zongping also directly apprehended the caravan¡¯s leader, who was introduced in the courtyard today, and learned about their situation. There was only one man and a few female companions. ¡°Wait here, I¡¯ll go talk to the gang leaders,¡± the steward nodded and turned back into the courtyard. If indeed one person had slain Ren Shitai and the others, that person¡¯s strength was not to be underestimated. Even if not in the Aperture Tempering realm, they must be among the top in the Visceral Tempering realm. Moreover, for them to boldly enter Hundred Horn City in such a manner, they must have some backing, which should not be underestimated. In less than a moment, the steward returned with four others from the courtyard. ¡°Today was supposed to be for entertaining Mr. Dong, unexpectedly encountering such an incident, disturbing Mr. Dong,¡± Ning Junkang expressed regret on his face. ¡°Ah, Master Ning, what nonsense is this! Your group of over thirty people were senselessly slaughtered. If these madmen had not entered Hundred Horn City, it would have been acceptable, but now they dare to show up in Hundred Horn City, it¡¯s simply disrespecting our city!¡± Dong Dexue waved his hand, speaking loudly and firmly. ¡°Mr. Dong speaks with righteousness. Such madmen indeed deserve extreme punishment to serve as a warning!¡± Kang Boyuan nodded. ¡°Feel free to act as you see fit, whether to kill or to torture, but be mindful of the repercussions and try not to cause too much disturbance,¡± Dong Dexue added sternly. Killing was permissible, but not at the expense of disrupting the peace of Hundred Horn City. ¡°Rest assured, Mr. Dong, we understand this,¡± Ning Junkang nodded, then turned to Meng Zongping. ¡°Where is Master Ren¡¯s body? Lead us to see.¡± Ning Junkang wanted to verify the killer¡¯s methods to ascertain their level of cultivation. For someone in the Visceral Tempering realm, it was unnecessary to say much ¡ªdirectly confronting someone in the Aperture Tempering realm could be captured, or even directly captured and brought back to Xuanhe Gang, where they could be tortured to death in front of all the gang members. But if they were in the Aperture Tempering realm, they needed to be more cautious. ¡°Perhaps the three of them will have to act together to bring him down.¡± ¡°Over here.¡± Meng Zongping quickly led the way, guiding them to a large hall. The hall was now filled with corpses, all members of Xuanhe Gang who had been outside the city earlier, and the thick scent of blood permeated the air. No one else showed any reaction to the smell, clearly already accustomed to it. Ning Junkang stepped forward, meticulously examining the injuries of each gang member, while Dong Dexue and a few others observed closely. Ning Junkang assessed the killer¡¯s level of cultivation, while Dong Dexue confirmed it as well. If the perpetrator was a skilled martial artist who had also evaded Xuanhe Gang¡¯s pursuit afterward, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion would need to be cautious in the future. Of course, if there was an opportunity, they might not necessarily become enemies; making a friend was not out of the question. However, the crucial point was whether the perpetrator could evade this incident. Ning Junkang inspected Ren Shitai¡¯s body with utmost care. After a moment, Ning Junkang stood up, his previously furrowed brows now relaxed somewhat. Their greatest concern earlier had been if someone in the Aperture Tempering realm had acted, especially someone in the later stages of that realm. If that were the case, Xuanhe Gang would need to seriously consider whether to retaliate. After all, Xuanhe Gang only has three Aperture Tempering realm experts now, and the strongest among them has just entered the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. It¡¯s hard to predict the outcome when facing off against a peer of similar strength; one cannot be certain how events will unfold. Now that Ning Junkang had examined all the wounds, he could confirm that the perpetrator¡¯s strength was only in the Visceral Tempering realm. Of course, there are significant differences even within the Visceral Tempering realm. Judging from how Ren Shitai was killed with a single blow, it¡¯s likely the perpetrator is just one step away from entering the Aperture Tempering realm. The control over their own strength that the perpetrator exhibits has reached an exquisite level. Just by looking at the wounds, Ning Junkang can imagine the profound technique used by the perpetrator at the time. ¡°Let me handle this; after all, he¡¯s just in the Visceral Tempering realm,¡± Kang Boyuan said. Kang Boyuan was in the early stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, but it was more than enough to kill someone in the Visceral Tempering realm. Regardless of how strong they were in the Visceral Tempering realm, they were ultimately no match for someone in the Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°This person is somewhat special; let Junkanghandle it,¡± Chu Wentao, who had been silent, said in a deep voice. Chu Wentao was the strongest member of Xuanhe Gang, having broken through to the late stage of the Aperture Tempering realm two years ago. It was precisely because of Chu Wentao¡¯s breakthrough that Xuanhe Gang¡¯s position in Hundred Horn City had been significantly elevated once again. At Chu Wentao¡¯s age, there was a great hope of reaching the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm cultivation and possibly even breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Someone of his caliber deserved special treatment, which was why Dong Dexue had frequented Xuanhe Gang multiple times in the last two years. The Lord¡¯s Mansion needed to harness the power of Xuanhe Gang to truly stabilize Hundred Horn City. ¡°Good! I¡¯ll go and return shortly!¡± Ning Junkang readily agreed, reaching out to grab Meng Zongping nearby and swiftly disappearing into the hall. ¡°With the Second Hall Master taking action, success is practically assured,¡± Dong Dexue clapped his hands in satisfaction. ¡°May Mr. Dong¡¯s words be blessed,¡± Chu Wentao smiled slightly in response. Several miles away, in a small courtyard, As the storm abated, several women had already collapsed onto their beds, completely drained of energy. ¡°Young Master, those bandits with the horses seem to have other connections behind them. Should we stay in Hundred Horn City like this¡­?¡± Xue Jiaoru struggled to support herself, speaking softly to Chen Fei beside her. ¡°Are you only thinking about this now?¡± Chen Fei, with a mischievous smile, reached out and pinched softly. Amid Xue Jiaoru¡¯s shy protests, he burst into hearty laughter. Casually throwing on a piece of clothing, Chen Fei stood up, emitting a sudden surge of aura from within. In a location only discernible to his mental focus, an aperture suddenly lit up. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s original self possessed seven innate talents, a gift that naturally extended to his demonic body form. Although his current cultivation was too low to fully utilize the innate talents bestowed by the Divine Palace, at most, it only slightly diminished their power. Many of these talents, such as the Sword Mastery, Endless Regeneration, Adamantine Body, Thunderstorm, Divine Blessings, and Prison Suppression, were currently accessible. Especially the Endless Regeneration talent allowed him to draw elemental energy directly from the void, providing a tremendous source of power for Chen Fei. Thanks to these talents, Chen Fei swiftly advanced to the Visceral Tempering realm in a single leap. Now, after a day¡¯s time, having achieved mastery in the Visceral Tempering realm, the breakthrough to the Aperture Tempering realm was imminent and effortlessly achieved! Chapter 852 - Chapter 852: Suppressing a City with a Single Sword Chapter 852: Suppressing a City with a Single Sword Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei, over the years, had collected a multitude of cultivation techniques, ranging from the Body Tempering realm to the Mountain Sea Realm, encompassing a wide array of thunder techniques. Of course, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t practiced every single technique he had collected. Many lineages, despite their different paths, converged when cultivated to their peak, showing little difference. Especially at lower levels of cultivation, what had often been more crucial was how to elevate one¡¯s realm. For instance, in the techniques of the Aperture Tempering realm, while combat strength had been crucial, the most critical aspect had been whether one could better cultivate to the pinnacle of this realm and increase the probability of breaking through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Just like the founder of the Primordial Sword Sect had done years ago, why had he divided the Primordial Sword Scripture into seven parts? It was because he had known that those with ordinary aptitude simply couldn¡¯t comprehend the entirety of the scripture. Instead, by dividing the techniques into seven parts, he had lowered the threshold for cultivation. Each part could be cultivated to the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm. Once reaching the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm, with enhanced vision and cultivation, there had been enough capacity to comprehend the other six parts, thereby achieving more with less effort. Looking at the final outcome, before Chen Fei joined the Primordial Sword Sect, the sect could only maintain a basic stance, unable to recreate its former glory, almost impossible. Therefore, the Primordial Sword Scripture, among many Aperture Tempering realm techniques, wasn¡¯t considered a qualified top-tier inheritance, at least due to its high cultivation difficulty. However, the combat power after mastering the Primordial Sword Scripture was unquestionable, worthy of such a high cultivation difficulty. ¡°Zi!¡± A lightning bolt shot out from Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body, and as time passed, more and more lightning enveloped his body, becoming denser until it seemed to be shrouded in thunderous light. The women on the bed had long been awakened, watching Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body that resembled a celestial being, both shocked and joyful. Such a phenomenon was absolutely impossible for an Aperture Tempering realm martial artist to possess, meaning the person before them had definitely reached the Aperture Tempering realm. In the Aperture Tempering realm, even the strongest in Hundred Horn City couldn¡¯t surpass this realm. In other words, following Chen Fei, their lives were bound to soar. Though one could absorb a considerable amount of Void Elemental Energy with unceasing talent, cultivation ultimately required gradual progress. Even if you possessed various perfected techniques and a realm as high as the Mountain Sea Realm, advancement still had to proceed step by step. As formidable as the Black Divine was, even if his realm fell to the Fourth-Tier and he wanted to recover to the Fifth-Tier, it would take some time, let alone for Chen Fei with his Demonic Body. Therefore, Chen Fei did not directly cultivate the Primordial Sword Scripture, but instead focused on cultivating the Great Thunder Sword within it. Because Chen Fei possessed the talent of Thunderstorm and the talent of Sword Mastery, the combination of these two super talents allowed the apertures in Chen Fei¡¯s body to open at an astonishing speed, even with limited absorption of Void Elemental Energy. In just a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body had opened twenty-three apertures. But at this point, the Void Elemental Energy had already been exhausted. Chen Fei swiftly moved to the courtyard, pointing his arm towards the sky. In the sky above Hundred Horn City, the weather suddenly changed dramatically. Forcing the essence of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, with the interaction of the natural Qi, a thunderbolt descended from the sky and struck directly at Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei squinted his eyes slightly. He continued to use this thunderbolt power to cultivate the Great Thunder Sword while simultaneously stimulating the cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The strength of Chen Fei¡¯s true self had always relied on the dual interaction of physique and elemental power. To neglect cultivating techniques like the Suppressing Dragon Elephant would truly be foolish for the Demonic Lord Chen Fei. The true power of thunder, for a martial artist newly entering the Aperture Tempering realm, was an immensely powerful force. Therefore, using this power to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant not only provided sufficient energy but also indirectly stimulated the physique, enhancing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Dozens of thunderbolts struck the courtyard in succession. Such thunderous power would have sufficed to reduce a peak Aperture Tempering realm practitioner to ashes. For the Demonic Lord Chen Fei, cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant with such thunderous power naturally provided ample energy. In just a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body had perfected the cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, and his apertures had opened up to thirty-seven. At this point, using thunderous power for cultivation was no longer feasible. Excess would have caused harm instead of benefit. The first thirty-six apertures connected together, forming a pattern of runes. In the past, Chen Fei¡¯s true self had also perfected the Great Thunder Sword and formed such rune patterns, but at that time, he seemed to have understood it vaguely. Now, as the Demonic Lord Chen Fei looked again, he immediately recognized it as a thunder rune. This thunder rune allowed the thirty-six apertures to unleash astonishing thunderous power. With a faint smile, the Demonic Lord Chen Fei crushed several spiritual materials obtained from Ren Shitai, drawing a pure essence of Energy into his body. Ren Shitai had reached the later stages of the Aperture Tempering realm and had been preparing some spiritual materials to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, which now benefitted Chen Fei. Relying on this Qi, Chen Fei opened two new apertures beside the thirty-six existing ones, then made subtle adjustments to their connection. ¡°Hum!¡± Ripples spread from Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body, causing Xue Jiaoru and several women to be pressed against the corner by an irresistible force. The thunderous gloss on Chen Fei¡¯s body grew deeper, and the rune formed by the connection of the thirty-six apertures had transformed into a new thunder rune. With the perspective of the Mountain Sea Realm, especially with the Purple Sky Stellar Technique perfected, modifying techniques of the Aperture Tempering realm was effortless. Just the modification of two apertures significantly enhanced the power of the Great Thunder Sword. Moments later, the dark clouds over Hundred Horn City dissipated. Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard was located in a remote part of Hundred Horn City, yet the onslaught of thunder had awakened the entire city. They had no idea what had happened there to cause such a roar of thunder. Xue Jiaoru and the other women looked at Chen Fei in disbelief, unable to articulate their feelings. With their experience, they had no words to describe the current situation. Several miles away, Ning Junkang gripped Meng Zongping¡¯s shoulder, suddenly looking ahead with furrowed brows. Although they were quite far apart, the violent nature of the thunder was clearly felt. Occasionally, Hundred Horn City would be struck by thunder, and those unlucky enough could be turned to ashes. Ning Junkang glanced at the sky, where it seemed like rain might actually fall. ¡°Leader Ning, the person is right over there. I¡¯ve already found out clearly,¡± Meng Zongping whispered beside him. ¡°Did you confirm it? There¡¯s really only one man and a few women?¡± Ning Junkang lowered his head, asking Meng Zongping. ¡°Absolutely sure. Around the courtyard, I¡¯ve also set up my surveillance, and there¡¯s definitely no one else,¡± Meng Zongping affirmed, patting his chest. ¡°Good.¡± Ning Junkang nodded. He had personally checked the injuries of his men, and being in Hundred Horn City meant that even in case of an unexpected event, he could still escape in time. Before the time it took to finish a cup of tea had passed, Ning Junkang and Meng Zongping stood on the eaves, overlooking the courtyard ahead. Faintly, Ning Junkang could still hear laughter and the shy voices of women coming from the courtyard. ¡°How joyful they are, hmph!¡± Ning Junkang snorted coldly and vanished from where he stood. To kill someone and then dare to revel here¡ªthis was treating him and his gang as if they were nothing! ¡°Boom!¡± With the Wind Demon Sword in hand, Ning Junkang smashed through the wall of the house and burst into the room. Xue Jiaoru and the other women instinctively screamed in shock. Only Chen Fei, with calm composure, straightened up and casually used a blanket to cover the bodies of Xue Jiaoru and the others. At that moment, the tip of Ning Junkang¡¯s Wind Demon Sword was already pressed against the back of Chen Fei¡¯s heart. In the next moment, it would pierce through Chen Fei¡¯s heart. ¡°Zi!¡± The thunderous roar sounded, and Ning Junkang¡¯s whole body stiffened. His elemental energy suddenly became uncontrollable and chaotic. Ning Junkang¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Before he could react, his entire arm suddenly seared with pain, and he was sent flying backward. He crashed through several courtyard walls before finally coming to a stop. Chen Fei casually tossed away Ning Junkang¡¯s arm from the Wind Demon Sword and then waved the sword in a somewhat disdainful manner, furrowing his brow slightly. It was just an ordinary mid-grade spiritual weapon, but its foundation was much better than the Qianyuan Sword from before. ¡°I can elevate the Qianyuan Sword to a high-grade spiritual treasure. How about I elevate you to a high-grade spiritual treasure as well?¡± Chen Fei gently stroked the sword¡¯s blade, causing it to tremble slightly before emitting a thunderous sword cry. Ning Junkang struggled to his feet in the courtyard, clutching his right arm, unwilling to even glance at Chen Fei in the distance. Without hesitation, he frantically ran towards the position of Xuanhe Gang. This was no longer the aura of the Aperture Tempering realm; from his energy, Chen Fei clearly appeared to be in the mid-stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. But his combat power far surpassed that of the mid-stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, leaving Ning Junkang, also at the mid-stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, without any strength to fight back. On the roof, Meng Zongping had initially expected to witness Ning Junkang wreaking havoc, but when he looked up, he saw Ning Junkang flying backward, his right arm torn apart. Meng Zongping was so frightened that his soul almost fled his body. He was about to flee when suddenly a powerful suction force pulled him into the courtyard. There was no room for resistance, and he found himself dragged into the midst. ¡°Guard this place for me. Don¡¯t let anyone harm these lovely ladies, understand?¡± Chen Fei looked down at Meng Zongping. ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Meng Zongping nodded frantically, already forgetting any sense of brotherly loyalty at this moment. What could be more important than his own life? Chen Fei let out a hearty laugh, transforming into thunder and following closely behind Ning Junkang. With someone to lead the way, he didn¡¯t need to go searching one by one. Ning Junkang burst forth at his utmost speed and finally returned to Xuanhe Gang. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chu Wentao and Kang Boyuan were deep in conversation with Dong Dexue when they suddenly saw Ning Junkang, with his arm severed, rushing in disarray. Their faces immediately turned grim. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Chu Wentao swiftly moved to Ning Junkang¡¯s side, his voice heavy. ¡°I¡­!¡± ¡°Is everyone here? Is anyone still missing?¡± Before Ning Junkang could finish, Chen Fei appeared on the roof, looking down at Chu Wentao and the others from a commanding height. Chapter 853 - Chapter 853:1 Am the King of This Place! Chapter 853:1 Am the King of This Place! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Is it you who has injured him like this?¡± Chu Wentao looked at Chen Fei with a demonic aura, stood up, and his aura suddenly surged as he reached the later stage of the Aperture Tempering realm. Clang! The dazzling light sword emitted a clear sound as it leaped into Chu Wentao¡¯s palm. Gripping the blade, Chu Wentao¡¯s momentum increased again, directly suppressing the entire courtyard. Kang Boyuan leaped over to Chu Wentao¡¯s side, holding an icy Frost Spear, glaring coldly at Chen Fei with a demonic aura. Although Kang Boyuan was only in the early stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, sensing Chen Fei¡¯s demonic aura, who was only in the mid-stage of the realm, with Chu Wentao taking the lead, it was enough to keep him restrained on the sidelines. Dong Dexue sensed Chu Wentao¡¯s momentum and nodded slightly. Just as he had guessed, after breaking through to the later stage of Aperture Tempering realm, Chu Wentao¡¯s cultivation had not stagnated, continuing to advance rapidly. With this trend, it was indeed possible for him to attempt to break through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm in the future. Ning Junkang took a deep breath, sealing the injury on his right arm with a secret technique. With a swift motion of his left hand, an iron sword fell into his grasp. Although not a spiritual weapon, even an ordinary iron weapon in the hands of an Aperture Tempering realm expert could unleash tremendous power. Back at Xuanhe Gang¡¯s base, Ning Junkang¡¯s previously shaken state of mind finally stabilized. ¡°It was me who hit him. Do you want to come kill me?¡± Chen Fei, with a demonic aura, smirked. His whole demeanor exuded a sinister charm. ¡°How bold!¡± Chu Wentao shouted angrily. With a step back with his right foot, his figure blurred into afterimages, appearing in front of Chen Fei with the dazzling light sword in hand. The blade burst into a dazzling light as it slashed towards Chen Fei¡¯s neck. True to its name, the dazzling light sword emitted a piercing light when used against enemies, even slightly stimulating the mind. Inattentiveness for a moment could easily lead to being caught off guard. In battles among peers, victory sometimes hinged on these subtle details. Once one gained the upper hand, there might be no turning back. Chu Wentao had relied on this move to defeat countless opponents without fail, keeping this secret well-guarded because those who knew had already been slain. Chen Fei¡¯s smile remained on his face as he swiftly retreated, seemingly impossibly quick. The dazzling light sword grazed Chen Fei¡¯s cheek and landed in empty space. Simultaneously, Kang Boyuan¡¯s Frost Spear pressed against Chen Fei¡¯s body, embedding itself in the ground beside him. Due to his injury, Ning Junkang¡¯s movements were slower. He had just drawn his sword when he saw Chen Fei retreat. Quickly adjusting his attack angle, he aimed towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. A purple light illuminated Chen Fei, who looked up at Ning Junkang. Meeting Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, Ning Junkang inexplicably shuddered. His sword slowed down involuntarily. Zi! A thunderous roar echoed, and Ning Junkang felt a sharp pain in his heart. His whole body involuntarily went numb. As if sensing something, Ning Junkang instinctively lowered his head, only to find a bloody hole in his chest that pierced through to the back, the wound charred black. ¡°When did I get hit¡­¡± A thought flashed through Ning Junkang¡¯s mind. His body collapsed to the ground, his strength dissipating rapidly. For those in the Aperture Tempering realm, losing such a vital organ as the heart meant there was no possibility of survival, not even maintaining strength for a moment. ¡°You¡¯re too weak. I thought you might surprise me!¡± Chen Fei, with a hint of disappointment, shook his head. ¡°Junkang!¡± Chu Wentao¡¯s eyes turned red instantly as he saw Ning Junkang on the ground with a massive hole in his back. ¡°Kill!¡± Kang Boyuan roared angrily, and a chilling aura instantly spread tens of meters around him. The Frost Spear, with astonishing speed, thrust towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. ¡°You don¡¯t use a spear like that!¡± Chen Fei grinned. The Wind Demon Sword in his hand suddenly disappeared, causing Kang Boyuan¡¯s arms to tremble. The spearhead of the Frost Spear flew off, severed at some point. Kang Boyuan¡¯s heart shook. He tried to step back, but his neck went numb. The world spun around him, and he saw a familiar headless body before everything turned dark. Chen Fei burst into loud laughter as Kang Boyuan¡¯s blood splattered and filled the surroundings. In an instant, Chen Fei appeared in front of Chu Wentao. The Wind Demon Sword in his hand transformed into lightning, thrusting towards Chu Wentao. ¡°Ah!¡± Chu Wentao ignited his spiritual energy, shattered his Aperture Tempering realm acupoints, and a majestic force surged from within him as he slashed towards Chen Fei with all his might. Boom! The Wind Demon Sword was unstoppable, deflecting Chu Wentao¡¯s desperate strike and then piercing through his forehead. Chu Wentao¡¯s body trembled, his eyes filled with confusion and disbelief. The opponent was clearly only in the mid-stage of Aperture Tempering realm, with no more than forty acupoints. How could he unleash such unreasonable power? Thud! Chu Wentao¡¯s body fell backwards, crashing to the ground with a dull sound, startling the surrounding members of Xuanhe Gang awake. In the blink of an eye, all three Aperture Tempering realm experts from Xuanhe Gang lay dead, including Chu Wentao who was in the later stage. This outcome took everyone by surprise. The hallmasters of Xuanhe Gang looked at Chen Fei nervously, trembling with fear, torn between running away and staying put, fearing for their lives. Dong Dexue stared dumbfounded at Chen Fei. He hadn¡¯t intervened earlier because he believed Chu Wentao and the others had ample strength to handle the situation. Even if I wanted to owe a favor to Xuanhe Gang, now is not the time. Dong Dexue felt a sudden sense of rebirth after narrowly escaping death. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you intervene, Ugly?¡± Chen Fei glanced at Dong Dexue. ¡°I¡¯m not with Xuanhe Gang. I serve the City Lord¡¯s Mansion,¡± Dong Dexue quickly waved his hands, emphasizing his allegiance. The term ¡°Ugly¡± hadn¡¯t been used to address Dong Dexue in decades. Ever since he achieved martial prowess, those who dared to comment on his appearance had met unfortunate ends. Death was the least of their punishments; before dying, Dong Dexue made sure to torment them thoroughly, from tongue extraction to finger severing¡ªit was all child¡¯s play. But now, hearing Chen Fei address him in such a manner, Dong Dexue felt anger boiling within, though he dared not show it on his face. ¡°You were angry just now, I saw it,¡± Chen Fei took a step forward, locking eyes with Dong Dexue. ¡°That¡¯s impossible, absolutely impossible!¡± Dong Dexue shook his head firmly. ¡°So, you¡¯re not angry?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s smirk widened. ¡°I¡¯m not angry. There¡¯s no point in getting angry over something like this,¡± Dong Dexue replied, shaking his head. ¡°But being with them, you¡¯re definitely no saint. I¡¯ve always been ruthless with bad people¡ªI don¡¯t let any of them off!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s Wind Demon Sword twitched slightly, aiming towards Dong Dexue¡¯s head. ¡°You¡¯ve gone too far!¡± Dong Dexue¡¯s eyes widened, shouting in shock and anger. He attempted to block with his folding fan, but his body suddenly trembled, and all strength left him in an instant. Unscrupulous indeed. They had talked civilly, and he had maintained a respectful demeanor, yet Chen Fei still killed him. Chen Fei glanced at Dong Dexue¡¯s body on the ground, reading the deep-seated hostility in his eyes clearly. As for whether he was truly from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, did it matter? In the entire Hundred Horn City, the strongest were only at the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. For Chen Fei, warriors of this level weren¡¯t much harder to kill than Chu Wentao. In Hundred Horn City, he was the true king! And in the Boundless Sea, at the Sacred City, Thousand Geese City. After separating his Demonic Body, Chen Fei returned directly to Thousand Geese City. In the Tingfeng Pavilion¡¯s secret chamber, Chen Fei sensed sporadic images from his Demonic Body¡¯s side, causing a slight twitch at the corner of his eye. The Six Desires Demonic Separation technique was created with the primary goal of making warriors more powerful. Therefore, in many respects, it still leaned towards the original body, allowing the original to win six times and ultimately succeed in cultivating the Six Desires Demonic Separation technique. Even in memories like this fragment, there was a bias towards the original body of the Six Desires Demonic Separation technique. The original body could sense some of the situation of the Demonic Body, but the Demonic Body couldn¡¯t sense anything about what the original body was doing. Chen Fei looked at the Demonic Body, which had cultivated to the mid-stage of the Aperture Tempering realm within a day, which was not much of a surprise. The techniques before the Mountain Sea Realm were all top-notch, and Chen Fei had initially chosen the best of the best to cultivate, providing the Demonic Body with numerous options. Coupled with innate talent, the Demonic Body, before the Mountain Sea Realm, achieved an invincible state at whatever realm it cultivated into. This was true for the Aperture Tempering realm and also for the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. In fact, within the Mountain Sea Realm, as long as the Demonic Body entered the early stage, it could directly advance to the mid-stage without any issues. The bonuses from innate talent and techniques were just too substantial. Chen Fei had no doubts about the Demonic Body¡¯s progress in cultivation, but he couldn¡¯t help noticing that, for several hours within a single day, the Demonic Body was frolicking with female companions. Now that he had become the ruler of Hundred Horn City, he had taken in even more women. Whether they were young maidens in their prime or mature women in their thirties, as long as they were exceptionally beautiful and willing, the Demonic Body accepted them all without discrimination. Treating everyone equally, regardless of their background, as long as they were attractive, they could accompany the Demonic Body. Once the various factions within Hundred Horn City learned of the Demonic Body¡¯s preferences, they presented all the most beautiful women they knew of to him. The Demonic Body accepted all offerings without refusal¡ªhowever much they sent, he took. This led to a situation where the value of women with even a modicum of beauty in Hundred Horn City skyrocketed. Many factions even ventured outside Hundred Horn City in search of such women. Watching this, Chen Fei¡¯s original self couldn¡¯t help but wear a strange expression. With the cultivation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique and the Aperture Tempering realm proficiency, the Demonic Body faced no physical challenges. Now, within the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, it indulged in pleasures without a care. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°I wonder if something went wrong with the cultivation process. This isn¡¯t who I am.¡± Chen Fei sighed bitterly. The Demonic Body, magnified in its desires, acted without restraint, indulging itself as it pleased, unwilling to be constrained by anything. In Hundred Horn City, the Demonic Body exemplified this perfectly. ¡°There must be something wrong.¡± Chen Fei inwardly chastised the Demonic Body. Just as he was contemplating whether to visit the Mission Hall, a loud bell toll resounded throughout the entire Sacred City. Chapter 854 - Chapter 854: Invading the Boundless Sea Chapter 854: Invading the Boundless Sea Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s face slightly changed, his figure flickered, and in an instant, he was already hovering above Thousand Geese City. Zhao Ruizheng and the others also appeared one by one. They couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads towards the direction of the Sacred City¡¯s walls, where a crimson light was blazing, piercing through the clouds. ¡°Activate formation, move out!¡± Chen Fei commanded, flying towards the direction of the city walls. The bells tolled, and the walls glowed red, signaling an urgent situation at the Sacred City¡¯s defenses. According to the Sacred City¡¯s rules, at times like this, anyone within the Mountain Sea realm inside the city must unconditionally go to defend the walls. Even if you¡¯re in seclusion preparing for a breakthrough, you must set aside your endeavors. Truly, if the Sacred City walls were breached, seclusion would become a dead end. It was better to block the enemy outside while the walls were still intact. Chen Fei and the others formed a tactical formation, their elemental energies transforming into giant eagles around them. In the next moment, their speed suddenly surged, and they disappeared from their original position. They used the Flying Eagle Formation! This was a combat formation freely distributed in the Mission Hall, capable of boosting speed as long as there were three or more people forming it. During this period, Chen Fei and his companions had been practicing, and although their coordination wasn¡¯t yet flawless, they could now use the formation effectively in real combat. In less than fifteen minutes, Chen Fei and the others had arrived at the city wall, where numerous lights were steadily approaching from afar. A faint light shimmered at the center of Chen Fei¡¯s brow, swiftly bringing scenes from a hundred miles away into sharp focus. They could see dense shadows surging relentlessly towards the position of the city wall. The imposing aura of the monsters connected together, forming a bizarre and grotesque visage in the sky, their fierce breath spreading in all directions. Monsters were attacking the city! Chen Fei frowned slightly. Recently, he had discovered that the monsters were inscribing the runes from the altar into their bodies, which made him instinctively feel that the monsters intended to link with other dimensions. Yet, the Sacred City had not dispatched a large-scale sweep of these monsters, and instead, they were swarming towards the Sacred City in droves. This large-scale gathering should have been detected by the Sacred City long ago, hence the alarm. With the protection of the Sacred City¡¯s walls, they had the advantage over direct confrontation with monsters in the wilderness. ¡°Squawk!¡± Sharp cries echoed from the side, and Chen Fei turned to see hundreds of Monster Kings appearing in the distance. Humanity and the monsters now had a relationship of interdependence¡ªany significant losses on either side would greatly alter the balance of the Boundless Sea. Turning back, Chen Fei continued to observe the horde of monsters a hundred miles away. Why would they suddenly launch an attack? The monsters had been quietly doing something, with the Black Divine hiding in the shadows for recovery; this would certainly be more in line with the Black Divine¡¯s interests. Although the monsters could be killed endlessly and would reappear later, creating these monsters required the Black Divine to expend some of its essence to manipulate certain rules of the Boundless Sea. This was actually detrimental to the Black Divine¡¯s recovery. On the other hand, having the Sun Moon Realm clear out these monsters would slow down the Black Divine¡¯s recovery. Now, the Black Divine was actively allowing the monsters to attack the city. What could be the reason for this? The monsters were incredibly fast; in just a moment, they were already within fifty miles of the city walls. At this point, most of the Mountain Sea realm within the Sacred City had already gathered. There was no need to worry about the other city walls; with such a large-scale movement of monsters, it was impossible for them to go unnoticed. If they aimed to conquer the Sacred City, it would have to be an all-or-nothing gamble. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. Similarly, the late-stage and peak Mountain Sea realm cultivators also showed signs of alarm. As the monsters approached this distance, they suddenly began overlapping and then merging together. In the blink of an eye, their numbers decreased by thirty percent, but within the monster horde emerged a terrifying power. These monsters, through their overlapping, had somehow achieved the strength of Fifth-Tier. Six monstrous creatures, each over hundreds of meters in size like mountains, were swiftly advancing. They appeared cumbersome but moved with astonishing speed. For these Sixth-Tier monsters, the distance of over fifty miles was nothing but a fleeting moment. As these six Fifth-Tier monsters emerged, other Mountain Sea realm cultivators also realized something was amiss. Before they could react, these six Fifth-Tier monsters were already at the city walls. ¡°Is this the reason for the monster¡¯s siege?¡± Chen Fei watched as a giant black palm descended from the sky, its majestic aura causing all Mountain Sea realm cultivators and Monster Kings to involuntarily fall onto the city walls. The terrifying force rendered everyone powerless to move, only able to watch helplessly as the giant palm threatened to crush them into pulp. Many early-stage Mountain Sea realm cultivators had their minds seized with fear, their eyes showing a hint of terror. Few can remain calm in the face of death, even among those in the Mountain Sea realm. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, yet he didn¡¯t resort to teleportation to escape. This was the Sacred City, where not only monsters possessed Fifth-Tier strength. ¡°Boom!¡± Several beams of light instantly struck the six Fifth-Tier monsters, causing them to pause involuntarily before retreating. All the spiritual treasures held by Mountain Sea realm cultivators trembled slightly, as if paying homage to a sovereign. Chen Fei looked up as several profound treasures appeared out of thin air, enveloping the Fifth-Tier monsters within them. The Fifth-Tier monsters roared skyward, their terrifying power causing the surrounding spiritual energy to surge like a tsunami, pounding in all directions. Yet, no matter how they struggled, they could not break free from the control of the profound treasures. Having Fifth-Tier strength was meaningless without a Fifth-Tier purpose. The light at Chen Fei¡¯s brow seemed to materialize, capturing every detail of the Fifth-Tier battle before him. This was a rare opportunity to closely observe Fifth-Tier power and understand its true nature. Although he had witnessed the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s abilities back at the Ethereal Lake, that was merely an attempt to suppress the Black Divine¡¯s barrier. It differed greatly from the current intense exchange of blows. In this clash, Chen Fei could better perceive how the Sun Moon Realm manipulated the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, revealing details unseen in daily encounters. Suddenly, Chen Fei felt a slight movement in his heart. Vaguely, he sensed faint disturbances in the sky behind him. ¡°Other Sun Moon Realm cultivators? They seem to be leaving quickly.¡± It was precisely because of their swift departure that Chen Fei caught traces of significant spatial fluctuations. Otherwise, with his current perception, he wouldn¡¯t have detected the movements of the Sun Moon Realm experts. Not only were the Sun Moon Realm experts within the Sacred City leaving rapidly, but the Monster Kings in the direction of the monsters were also swiftly ascending. Compared to the Sun Moon Realm expert¡¯s seamless arrivals and departures, the Monster Kings, due to their size, had no need to conceal themselves and thus did not require such meticulous maneuvering. ¡°Are they all going to find the Black Divine?¡± A thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The monsters attacking the city without reason, and the appearance of Fifth- Tier monster strength, even if it was pseudo-Fifth-Tier, was incredibly terrifying. The Black Divine wouldn¡¯t act without purpose; there had to be other intentions behind this. The Sun Moon Realms and the Monster Kings were most worried about the Black Divine suddenly recovering to Fifth-Tier strength. Chen Fei felt a heavy weight on his heart. What would he do if the Black Divine truly regained Fifth-Tier strength? Should he take the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect to the plane where the Demonic Body was located? The spatial channel at Fallen Leaves Mountain was not a conventional one; it had a vast void space barrier within it. Chen Fei would have to use his innate teleportation ability to safely transport people across. However, there were too many people in the Primordial Sword Sect now. At most, Chen Fei could only take a few of the most important individuals with him. Otherwise, he would exhaust his spiritual energy trying to teleport so many people. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The Fifth-Tier monsters were forcibly pushed away from the direction of the city walls by the profound treasures. If not for the monsters¡¯ exaggerated recovery abilities, they would have been slain by now. However resilient their recovery, it was only a matter of time before they were finally cut down. Other Fourth-Tier monsters had already approached the vicinity of the city walls. Chen Fei gripped the Qianyuan Sword, waiting for the monsters to come closer before striking. There was no need to rush into the midst of the monster group; with so many Mountain Sea Realm cultivators around, long-range attacks were sufficient to slay these monsters. Various visions began to appear behind many Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, while thunder crackled behind Chen Fei. ¡°Roar!¡± The fierce and frenzied visages of the monsters became clear, and suddenly all of them, including the six Fifth-Tier monsters, roared to the sky. Upon hearing this roar, some recently breakthrough early-stage Mountain Sea realm cultivators almost couldn¡¯t resist unleashing their techniques. In the next moment, all the monsters, including the six Fifth-Tier ones, abruptly turned and rushed back in the direction they came from. All the Mountain Sea realm cultivators, including the Monster Kings, were left momentarily stunned by this scene. Several blurry figures appeared in the sky, their brows furrowing as they watched the monsters madly retreat. Even the Sun Moon Realm experts were momentarily bewildered by the monsters¡¯ actions. Did most of the monsters from the Middle Continent gather just to scare them? Six profound treasures gleamed brilliantly, cutting down several Fifth-Tier monsters. Taking advantage of this window of opportunity, the Fourth-Tier monsters scattered and distanced themselves from each other. After being chased by the Sun Moon Realms for hundreds of miles, about half of the monsters managed to escape. ¡°The Black Divine must be planning something, but now it seems there¡¯s been a setback!¡± said Sacred Master Zhan Xuming in a deep voice. ¡°Once we receive news from the others, we should know what the Black Divine is up to!¡± Su Wenyu gazed into the distance and remarked. Today¡¯s events were filled with inexplicable strangeness, yet within that strangeness, there seemed to be a reason. On the city walls, after the monsters had completely withdrawn, the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators also began to withdraw, returning to their respective factions. Although the monsters ultimately did not attack the city, the faces of all the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators did not show any joy. When things are abnormal, there must be demons at play! A real fight with blades and guns would have been more reassuring. In the listening room of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei briefly sensed the situation on the Demonic Body¡¯s side. The world was full of fluttering birds and blooming flowers! However, the Demonic Body¡¯s strength had increased rapidly. With the resources of Hundred Horn City, the Demonic Body had already advanced to the peak of the Aperture Tempering realm. With a little more consolidation, in a few days, it would have reached the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The only hindrance to the Demonic Body¡¯s growth hadn¡¯t been understanding techniques or insights, but rather the resources for cultivation. However, given the Demonic Body¡¯s methods, ordinary cultivation resources probably hadn¡¯t been in short supply. ¡°I still need a part to complete the Myriad Clone to fully elevate the Thunderstorm Talent to the Grand Completion. I need to figure out a way,¡± Chen Fei frowned. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As for gathering the seventh Divine Palace¡¯s elixir, Chen Fei actually lacked half of it. However, once swallowed by the Demonic Body, the seventh Divine Palace could instantly condense. Therefore, there hadn¡¯t been a need to worry about it now. At night, a piece of news spread throughout the Sacred City. Finally, the reason why the monsters had come and left was known. Another plane had invaded the Boundless Sea, and no one had known how long the channel had been open. Today, the Fifth-Tier strength had crossed over, catching the attention of the Black Divine. Now, that Fifth-Tier strength was guarding outside the spatial channel. Chapter 855 - Chapter 855: Tens of Thousands of Men Chapter 855: Tens of Thousands of Men Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s initial reaction upon hearing this news was that it might be another altar summoned from beyond the void, similar to the demonic creatures after the Thousand Feathers Alliance altar. However, as the details unfolded, Chen Fei learned that this time, it wasn¡¯t the creatures from the altar, but rather beings from another race. They resembled the human race from the Boundless Sea in some aspects, but with slight differences in certain details. Most notably, the Fifth-Tier powerhouse guarding the spatial channel had four ears. Inside the Great Hall of Thousand Feathers City, Chen Fei and the others watched the image formed by the activation of the natural energy of heaven and earth. The Fifth-Tier powerhouse had ears stacked on top of each other on both sides of his head, initially appearing peculiar, but upon closer inspection, surprisingly harmonious. Currently, the most elite forces of the Boundless Sea were concentrated in the Sacred City. Therefore, unless highly confidential, the Sacred City would disseminate information about the current situation in the Boundless Sea widely to prepare everyone mentally. This image was specifically engraved by the Sacred Land Sun Moon Realm experts and distributed to various factions within the city. ¡°What¡¯s happening to our Boundless Sea? Why do powerful outsiders keep invading here?¡± Tang Shouchang expressed his puzzlement. First, it was the Black Divine, and now there was a new spatial channel. Moreover, even Fifth-Tier powerhouses had arrived, clearly preparing for a large-scale invasion of the Boundless Sea. The group fell silent, unsure how to answer this question. Chen Fei frowned, gazing into the distance. Tang Shouchang and the others only saw this one spatial channel. But Chen Fei, having encountered the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, the Evil City stele, the Thousand Feathers Alliance Altar, and the Fallen Leaf Mountain spatial channel¡ªthese were just the ones he had seen. There were likely others he hadn¡¯t. Like this spatial channel through which the Fifth-Tier powerhouse had arrived, Chen Fei had no prior knowledge. Such ignorance was normal. Even for the experts of the Sun Moon Realm, their true perception range seemed quite small compared to the vast Boundless Sea. Especially in foreign planes where spatial fluctuations were intentionally suppressed, the Sun Moon Realm experts could only perceive anomalies at very close distances. If it were just a broad sense, they might not detect any clues at all. Take the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, which had been on the Middle Continent for many years. Chen Fei doubted that no Sun Moon Realm expert had specifically investigated it. Yet, even so, no one had discovered that behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, there was actually a connected spatial channel. Only those naturally formed spatial channels, left without deliberate suppression of fluctuations, were relatively easy to detect. Like the one in Fallen Leaf Mountain. Outside the spatial channel in Fallen Leaf Mountain, by a stroke of luck, a hidden realm was formed, suppressing the fluctuations of the spatial channel within it, creating a concealment. Even the experts of the Sun Moon Realm couldn¡¯t monitor the entire Boundless Sea, let alone Chen Fei, a mere Mountain and Sea Realm practitioner. The few spatial channels Chen Fei knew about were all encountered through fortunate circumstances. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s related to the Boundless Sea continuously lowering the upper limits of realms,¡± Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and remarked. ¡°The upper limits of realms?¡± Zhao Ruizheng and the others¡¯ expressions changed slightly, pondering his words. ¡°Yes, the upper limits of realms.¡± Chen Fei shifted his gaze, looking at the group, and continued, ¡°In the past, the Boundless Sea could cultivate to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, eventually shattering the void and ascending to higher planes. But now, the mid-level Sun Moon Realm is already the strongest, with no further advancement possible.¡± When the passage in Fallen Leaf Mountain was discovered, Chen Fei looked at two planes separated only by a small segment of void. At that time, Chen Fei speculated that the invasion of so many planes into the Boundless Sea might be due to periodic changes in the void, much like when the Black Divine descended on the Boundless Sea thousands of years ago. Now, thousands of years later, another cycle appears to be occurring. However, when Demonic Body had gone to the opposite space, Amber Jade Continent, Chen Fei discovered that there were no other planes invading Amber Jade Continent. If it had really been the periodic fluctuation of the void, there would have been no reason for Amber Jade Continent to remain unaffected. The highest realm in Amber Jade Continent could reach the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, just like the Boundless Sea in the past. Now that the Boundless Sea could only cultivate to the mid-level Sun Moon Realm, why would other planes think the Boundless Sea was easy to bully? Or perhaps, being limited to the mid-level Sun Moon Realm was just a surface issue. There might have been a deeper reason behind this, causing other planes to covet the Boundless Sea precisely because of this. Discussing why so many planes had invaded the Boundless Sea seemed to have little meaning now. What had been most important was how to address this issue. Compared to the anxiety of most people, the appearance of this new plane had actually made Chen Fei feel that the current situation in the Boundless Sea might be able to change slightly. The Black Divine had been hiding all this time, seeking to restore his realm to Fifth-Tier, and then sweeping through the Boundless Sea to dominate the world. This plan had had no flaws whatsoever. If Chen Fei had been in his position, he would have done the same. Because other Sun Moon Realms hadn¡¯t had a good way to pinpoint the exact location of the Black Divine. But now, there had been a variable. A new plane had invaded, and they had already sent a Fifth-Tier powerhouse over. The Black Divine had long regarded the Boundless Sea as his own domain. Just as he was nearing success, another race suddenly appeared, intending to contest it. Who could tolerate such a situation? Moreover, the Black Divine had been sealed in the Boundless Sea for thousands of years, lurking and waiting for this opportunity. How could he allow the Boundless Sea to fall into someone else¡¯s hands? An hour ago, Chen Fei had deliberately taken out a depiction of the Black Divine in his secret chamber. As expected, the once eerily calm depiction of the Black Divine was now highly active, clearly indicating the southeastern region of the Boundless Sea. That direction precisely aligned with the newly appeared spatial channel. The Black Divine hadn¡¯t sent his followers there yet, but judging from the fluctuations in the Black Divine¡¯s depiction, countless creatures outside that spatial channel were probably being besieged by monsters. However, the effectiveness of such a siege might not be guaranteed. The Fifth-Tier powerhouse was in the mid-level of Fifth-Tier, directly at the upper limit of the Boundless Sea. Such strength couldn¡¯t be easily defeated by Fourth-Tier monsters, no matter how numerous they were. Of course, monsters could stack on each other to reach Fifth-Tier. But these Fifth-Tier beings were pseudo-Fifth-Tier, capable of destructive power that could handle Fourth-Tier creatures one by one, leaving little resistance from them. But attempting to use such pseudo-Fifth-Tier entities against a true Fifth- Tier, especially one in the mid-level, offered no chance whatsoever. To drive out this mid-level Fifth-Tier outsider from the Boundless Sea, only the Sun Moon Realm from the Sacred Land or the Monster Emperors could achieve this. In the past, the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors would not have hesitated for a moment; they would have already rushed forward to slay this outsider¡¯s Fifth-Tier powerhouse. Two fists were no match for four hands. However strong this outsider¡¯s mid-level Fifth-Tier might be, they would eventually be slain, and the spatial channel behind them destroyed. But now, with the Black Divine¡¯s true form not found and the outsider being driven away directly, it seemed the Black Divine was poised to reap the most benefits. A bizarre dynamic emerged among the three factions. Several days passed, and the Sacred Land promptly reported back on the situation at the southeastern spatial channel. Just as Chen Fei had speculated, the area outside the spatial channel was indeed filled with monsters, charging forward one after another. Monsters inherently lacked intelligence and had no fear of death. Even when facing a Fifth-Tier powerhouse, they showed no hesitation. Unfortunately, the outsider¡¯s Fifth-Tier powerhouse, wielding a long spear, sealed off the area around the spatial channel completely. Not a single monster could approach within a mile radius. Even those stacked pseudo-Fifth-Tier monsters were unable to breach the perimeter set by the Fifth-Tier outsider. Outside the spatial channel, Several Sun Moon Realm experts from the Sacred Land stood around, seemingly aloof and unconcerned. However, upon closer observation, one would notice that these Sun Moon Realm experts were mainly focused on the monsters. They aimed to use these monsters to discern the location of the Black Divine¡¯s true form. Now that the Black Divine was exerting full force, he wouldn¡¯t allow these monsters to besiege the area for days without relenting. ¡°No, the Black Divine is too cautious. In this situation, he¡¯s not revealing any clues,¡± sighed one of the Sun Moon Realm experts. ¡°Gathering these Fourth-Tier monsters continuously is also a huge burden for the Black Divine. In such a siege, the one who may falter first could be the Black Divine,¡± said Zhan Xuming in a serious tone. ¡°So, have the other Sacred Masters come up with a plan?¡± Su Wenyu asked quietly. The current situation was complex, but it might also be an opportunity for the human race of the Boundless Sea. The challenge was how to navigate this delicate balance, making decisions difficult. ¡°That spatial channel, Brother Chen has calculated that it¡¯s extremely challenging even for Fifth-Tier power to pass through. We don¡¯t know what methods this outsider used to arrive,¡± Zhan Xuming frowned. However, since the outsiders have found a way to come over once, there¡¯s no guarantee they won¡¯t come a second or third time. Therefore, the safest approach would be to destroy this spatial channel. But when to destroy it requires careful consideration. ¡°Our greatest enemy is still the Black Divine. The true strong among the outsiders may not dare to come to our Boundless Sea!¡± The Boundless Sea limits the highest realm to only mid-level Sun Moon Realm. Any stronger realm that comes must dissipate its origin to enter the Boundless Sea. Even if someone much stronger than the Black Divine were to come, they couldn¡¯t enter. At most, they could burst the Boundless Sea¡¯s plane. But at that level, they probably wouldn¡¯t even consider a place like the Boundless Sea. Just as powerful beings from the Mountain and Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t bother with first or second-tier places. The outsiders don¡¯t dare to bring their strongest here, for fear of failure. After all, nothing is absolute, even the Black Divine has been sealed for thousands of years. In this case, if we can kill the Black Divine first and then kill this Fifth-Tier outsider, break the spatial channel, and solve the crisis in the Boundless Sea, we can solve it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But unfortunately, the real body of the Black Divine did not come out. ¡°Before you, my friends, we came with good intentions. This Black Divine has been disturbing the Boundless Sea for so many years, and our race has a way to find his real body and kill the Black Divine. Isn¡¯t it a good idea?¡± A voice suddenly rang out near Zhan Xuming and his companions. They turned to see the outsider standing by the spatial channel. ¡°Let me introduce myself, I¡¯m She Zijing.¡± Seeing the gazes of Zhan Xuming and his companions, She Zijing casually destroyed a Fifth-Tier monster with a single shot. He nodded slightly towards them. Chapter 856 - Chapter 856: Battle to the Death at the Peak Chapter 856: Battle to the Death at the Peak Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhan Xuming and the others exchanged glances and smiles. ¡°I wonder what method it is. Could you share it with us?¡± Su Wenyu laughed loudly. This spatial channel should have formed for some time, and there must be other races from different realms who arrived earlier. Understanding the language of She Zijing and even knowing about the Black Divine, none of these things surprised them. As long as they captured a martial artist in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and probed their soul, they could easily learn the language and understand most of the situations in the Boundless Sea. Several days later, fierce battles erupted outside the Southeastern Domain¡¯s spatial channel, with several Fifth-Tier powers from the Boundless Sea involved. Soon after, the true form of the Black Divine was forced out by the monsters. Although it was brief, it was still captured by the Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperor, severely wounded this time. In the end, the survival method of cutting off the tail was used to evade the pursuit of the Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperor. The Southeastern Domain remained calm for a few days before battles broke out again. The energies of heaven and earth reversed, and the sea poured upside down, as if the world was about to shatter. She Zijing retreated near the spatial channel, surprisingly gaining much strength, barely withstanding the attacks from the Sun Moon Realms and the Monster Emperor. Of course, their hesitation to strike was also a factor. They wanted the monsters to continue forcing out traces of the Black Divine, but ultimately failed. The Sacred Lands Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperor were caught in a dilemma. They could forcibly break the spatial channel, but how to resolve the issue of the Black Divine? Moreover, breaking this spatial channel couldn¡¯t guarantee that the other side wouldn¡¯t secretly open a second one. And besides this monster race, would other planes also set their sights on the Boundless Sea? Could they repel not just one monster race, but all the greedy forces eyeing the Boundless Sea? Thousand Geese City, Tingfeng Pavilion. It had been about ten days since the last news of the monster invasion. At this time, it was wisest to stay in the sacred city to gather information. After all, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t personally go to the spatial channel to see what had happened. Against Fifth-Tier powers, mere Mountain Sea Realm warriors were truly inadequate. Chen Fei continued his daily cultivation, planning for possible contingencies in extreme situations. Nowadays, it seemed that Fallen Leaves Palace was the best choice. When the time comes, using treasures like the Concealment Bell to evacuate the disciples of Primordial Sword Sect. As for crossing the void, the treasures might be eroded by the void¡¯s power, potentially leading to casualties. At that time, there would be no room for such considerations. Apart from planning an escape route, Chen Fei occasionally checked on Demonic Body¡¯s situation in the Amber Jade Continent. A few days ago, Demonic Body had already broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Despite enjoying leisure and pleasure, Demonic Body had not neglected his cultivation progress. After plundering all the resources in Hundred Horn City, Demonic Body departed from there to the largest nearby city, Effect Cliff City. When he went there, Demonic Body brought along his three most favored concubines. As for the other maidservants, Demonic Body distributed a substantial severance payment and allowed them to leave as they pleased. The strongest in Effect Cliff City had long reached the Mountain Sea Realm. Demonic Body seized an opportunity to observe this strongest individual, ultimately confirming their cultivation was at the early stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Demonic Body¡¯s early Combined Aperture Tempering realm cultivation was already considered formidable in Effect Cliff City, quickly establishing his influence there. Relying on the resources from Hundred Horn City, Demonic Body spent several days cultivating and advanced to the third stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm, just a step away from the mid-stage. For Demonic Body, breaking through to the mid-stage of Combined Aperture Tempering realm was a breeze. However, without heavenly treasures and relying solely on absorbing the energies of heaven and earth, his cultivation progress was too slow. Yesterday, Demonic Body entered the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Effect Cliff City as a guest. ¡°With Demonic Body¡¯s capabilities, if he can obtain the resources within Effect Cliff City, entering the Mountain Sea Realm will be effortless. It seems the showdown with Demonic Body may not be far off,¡± Chen Fei lightly tapped the table. Demonic Body¡¯s situation was manageable, but the key issues remained the Black Divine and the invading monster races. Several more days passed, and Demonic Body in the Amber Jade Continent unexpectedly became the son-in-law of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. This turn of events genuinely surprised Chen Fei. Chen Fei had always believed that given Demonic Body¡¯s nature, it was highly likely that he would eventually find a pretext to plunder the City Lord¡¯s Mansion completely. Unexpectedly, the Mountain Sea Realm expert from Effect Cliff City was immediately impressed by Demonic Body¡¯s talent. Initially, the Mountain Sea Realm expert wanted Demonic Body as his disciple, but Demonic Body refused. The expert then attempted to arrange a marriage with his daughter, to which Demonic Body quickly agreed. From the memory fragments returned, Chen Fei saw the appearance of the Mountain Sea Realm expert¡¯s daughter, indeed possessing exceptional beauty. By establishing this relationship and gaining support from the Mountain Sea Realm, Demonic Body directly broke through to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and made rapid progress thereafter. However, to avoid alarming his new father-in-law, Demonic Body used the Profound Slaughter Sword to conceal his true cultivation level, not letting the Mountain Sea Realm expert suspect anything. ¡°Impressive!¡± Chen Fei exclaimed in admiration. ¡°Ding ding ding!¡± Suddenly, three bell tolls resonated across the Sacred City. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he appeared atop Thousand Geese City. These bell tolls didn¡¯t signal danger in the Sacred City but rather summoned all factions within the Sacred Lands to send representatives to the central hall of the Sacred City for an urgent matter. In the past, any news would typically be directly transmitted. This formal summoning to the central hall was indeed a first. Tang Shouchang and several others also appeared above Thousand Geese City. After a brief discussion, they decided that Chen Fei and Zhao Ruizheng would represent Thousand Geese City and attend the central hall. Half an hour later, Chen Fei and Zhao Ruizheng could already see the central hall from afar. There was a profound treasure suppressing nearby, causing a tremendous pressure as they approached. Hundreds of streaks of light converged from all directions, everyone silent as they landed on the square, waiting for the appearance of the Sacred Master. Chen Fei glanced around¡ªthere were numerous early-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts and even several peak experts, each steering top factions. Moments later, a figure abruptly appeared in mid-air above the central hall. Chen Fei sensed something but kept his head bowed, while the peak experts of the Mountain Sea Realm had already looked up. The later-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts sensed it a beat slower, then followed suit, raising their heads. ¡°Today¡¯s summoning, everyone, is to inform you of a matter.¡± The figure gradually revealed his true appearance, the Sacred Master Zhan Xuming. Zhan Xuming¡¯s gaze lingered on the several peak experts of the Mountain Sea Realm for a moment before he continued: ¡°Everyone is already aware of the invasion by the monster races. To ensure the peace of our Boundless Sea and to completely expel the monsters and the Black Divine, we have decided to engage in a decisive battle¡ªa battle that will determine the life and death of the Boundless Sea¡¯s future!¡± As Zhan Xuming¡¯s words fell, the expressions of the Mountain Sea Realm experts present immediately changed. However, there was no uproar or any unusual movements; they all waited for Zhan Xuming to finish speaking. ¡°If we win this three-way battle, not only will the Black Divine and the monsters leave this place, but the Boundless Sea may also gain several hundred years of peace!¡± As Zhan Xuming spoke, he lightly waved his right hand, and a copper bead pattern appeared in mid-air. At first glance, the copper bead seemed ordinary, but it was adorned with numerous intricate patterns on its surface. As Chen Fei examined these patterns, his brow furrowed slightly. Among them, he noticed many thunder patterns. With his innate talent for Thunderstorm and his practice of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, Chen Fei possessed a unique sensitivity to thunder patterns. However, based solely on these thunder patterns, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t determine the exact function or purpose of this copper bead. ¡°This bead is called the Boundary Spirit, capable of nullifying special fluctuations in the Boundless Sea realm, preventing other planes from setting their sights on us,¡± Zhan Xuming said in a deep voice. Upon hearing Zhan Xuming¡¯s words, everyone¡¯s gaze turned towards the copper bead, their expressions filled with astonishment. As Zhan Xuming continued to explain, everyone learned the ins and outs of the situation. The fluctuations in the void caused many planes to oscillate¡ªsome drawing closer, others moving away. As for the Boundless Sea realm, it was unclear what had caused its current state where the natural energies of heaven and earth was dissipating. Such a phenomenon was quite conspicuous in the void. This kind of situation was more common in realms that were in decline. However, even in decline, a realm remained a realm, and such decline would persist over an extended period. It wouldn¡¯t lose its natural qi all at once. In such declining realms, there were several special methods to obtain extremely precious resources. If the Black Divine came here, it was for worship and offerings. As for the monsters, they came for the possibility of encountering those precious resources in the Boundless Sea. These matters were all relayed by that person named She Zijing. Among them, there was surely some truth and some falsehood, but the effectiveness of this copper bead called Boundary Spirit, as sensed, was indeed real. The situation among the three factions was delicate. Delaying tactics favored both the Black Divine and the monsters. The Black Divine could regain strength, and the monsters could continue to fortify the spatial channels, allowing more of their kind to come through. The only disadvantage lay with the humans of the Boundless Sea; whichever side, whether the Black Divine or the monsters, grew stronger would spell disaster for them. Ironically, the current moment saw the Boundless Sea at its peak strength, but this window of opportunity was brief. The monsters wanted to unite with the Boundless Sea by first driving out the Black Divine, with the condition of allowing more monsters to come through. This was naturally unacceptable. The Black Divine also wanted to unite with the Boundless Sea by destroying the spatial channel first. Both the Black Divine and the monsters harbored hidden agendas, each calculating their moves. Any alliance the Boundless Sea formed would leave behind significant risks. After days of deliberation and numerous debates, a decision was reached: a three-way battle would determine the future. The monsters wanted to bring fifth-tier powers into the duel, but neither the Black Divine nor the Boundless Sea agreed. Allowing more fifth-tier powers from the monsters would jeopardize both the Black Divine and the Boundless Sea. Crucially, the Black Divine currently lacked normal fifth-tier strength. In the end, the power struggle was set at the fourth-tier level. In the duel, each tier¡ªearly, middle, late, and peak¡ªhad five representatives from each faction. If a faction lost all its representatives in a tier, it determined the outcome of that tier¡¯s battle, with no option for surrender. There were four rounds in total, and whichever faction won two rounds first was declared the ultimate victor. At that time, this had seemed to be the most advantageous solution for the Boundless Sea in facing the present crisis. The Black Divine, however, hadn¡¯t been keen on accepting this duel. It had only sought to restore itself to the fifth tier, confident that it could dominate all. The exception would have been if the strongest among the monsters had been willing to scatter its essence and challenge the Black Divine in the Boundless Sea. But the monsters had ways to uncover its true form. If the Black Divine had refused, the Boundless Sea might indeed have allied with the monsters to strike it down. As for the monsters, they had been quite confident in this duel and had even put forth the Boundary Spirit copper bead as a bargaining chip. Moreover, the monsters had proposed a rule: winners of lower-tier duels could challenge winners of higher-tier duels. This meant a victor in the early stage of the fourth tier could challenge those in the middle or even late stages of the fourth tier. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This rule adjustment had served as a patch the monsters had added to this duel. This had been why the holy land of the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperor had argued for days¡ªto seize the opportunity the Boundless Sea had caught, lest they lost the chance once the Black Divine restored itself or the monsters solidified their spatial channels. ¡°Three days later, here, there will be a selection. Anyone willing can participate, and the monsters from the Monster Beasts side will also come,¡± said Zhan Xuming, before disappearing into the air. The many experts of the Sea and Mountain Realm glanced at each other and then dispersed. A duel that would decide the life and death of the Boundless Sea was about to begin. Chapter 857 - Chapter 857: Foundation of Sun Moon Realm Chapter 857: Foundation of Sun Moon Realm Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Will you go in three days?¡± Zhao Ruizheng looked at Chen Fei in mid-air. ¡°I¡¯ll consider it,¡± Chen Fei replied after a moment¡¯s thought. Indeed, Chen Fei needed to carefully weigh whether to participate in this three-way life-and-death battle. Taking the stage meant facing life or death, with no option to surrender¡ªonly complete annihilation of one side would end the contest. In this battle concerning the fate of dimensions, conceding was not an option. Thus, lacking absolute confidence, it truly was a path of no return; one misstep could lead to irreversible consequences. However, if he were to participate in this duel, the potential rewards could be astonishingly vast. One could say, this might be the greatest gain Chen Fei could ever achieve in his entire life. Zhao Ruizheng nodded without further inquiry. Earlier, at the Central Hall, upon hearing Jian Xuming¡¯s words, Zhao Ruizheng had entertained thoughts, but ultimately suppressed them. He knew his own situation well. Zhao Ruizheng was currently at the peak of the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm among his own kin. However, his actual combat strength was far from the pinnacle of this stage in the Mountain Sea Realm, where many were stronger than him. Not to mention others, just among those top forces¡¯ geniuses, they were definitely stronger than Zhao Ruizheng, let alone the Sacred Lands. The Monster King¡¯s side was the same. The selection three days later carried its dangers, but Zhao Ruizheng felt it was better not to embarrass himself by stepping up, lest he be swept aside directly, which would have been quite unseemly. However, Zhao Ruizheng didn¡¯t have much confidence in himself, but he held high hopes for Chen Fei. Some time ago, during the attack on Thousand Geese City by the followers of the Black Divine, Chen Fei had killed one person with a single sword, a scene that remained vivid in Zhao Ruizheng¡¯s mind. Such power undoubtedly placed him among the very top echelons of the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. But Zhao Ruizheng didn¡¯t try to persuade Chen Fei to participate because if Chen Fei had been chosen and had ended up in the three-way deathmatch, he would truly have been risking his life. Half an hour later, Chen Fei and Zhao Ruizheng returned to Thousand Geese City, where Tang Shouchang and others had welcomed them. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s account of what had happened at the Central Hall, Tang Shouchang and the others had shown expressions of astonishment, followed by a heavy silence. After a moment, Chen Fei had returned to the Tingfeng Pavilion, sitting in the courtyard and gazing into the distance. To go or not? Chen Fei had wanted to go! If Chen Fei were to win, he could seize the opportunity to obtain resources for advancing to the Sun Moon Realm. Not only spiritual materials, but also martial arts inheritances. Currently, Chen Fei already possessed the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, a heritage that rivaled the foundational martial arts of the Sacred Lands. However, if he could acquire other foundational martial arts from different Sacred Lands and integrate them, Chen Fei¡¯s primary martial art could potentially reach the pinnacle of the Boundless Sea. As long as Chen Fei achieved the Fourth-Tier Mid-Level, securing five spots in the duels, resources from all Sacred Lands would be fully available to him. Everything needed for enhancement, the Sacred Lands would provide¡ªall resources capable of boosting a contender¡¯s strength. Chen Fei planned to enter at the Fourth-Tier Mid-Level without raising his cultivation. Seven innate talents, including the Thunderstorm, would be able to reach the Great Completion stage. By then, if Chen Fei requested the Myriad Bamboo from the Sacred Lands, all such bamboos would favor him. With all his martial arts reaching the Great Completion, the remaining Myriad Bamboo would suffice for Chen Fei to advance to the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. One Myriad Bamboo, six thousand high-quality elemental stones¡ªcould such a thing be considered an issue? And with Chen Fei¡¯s strength, there was no reason for him to have fallen behind in the three-way deathmatch. Contenders could only wield spiritual treasures of their own realm, limited to just one item. Any talisman or exotic treasure that surpassed their own realm was strictly prohibited. Potent elixirs capable of unleashing formidable power were similarly forbidden. You had to rely solely on your own strength, without borrowing from external sources. With so many Fifth Stage powers watching, and the rules of the Boundless Sea encompassing them, cheating was absolutely impossible. ¡°The Black Divine could bestow Fourth-Tier talents upon Monsters, but they couldn¡¯t bear too many talents because they weren¡¯t complete. As for the foreign races, the number of talents they cultivated among peers was probably not much different from the Sacred Land Prodigies.¡± Chen Fei pondered deeply. Long ago, he believed he could obtain a god palace and a talent because he had perfected each talent, meeting the conditions for exploring the void. However, as he continued to train and eventually perfected the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, Chen Fei realized he could obtain a god palace and a talent for each, all of which were perfected. Yet, a more significant part of this was due to the power of the panel. Every realm had its own training limits, meaning that eventually, you had to break through the barriers to continue training. The number of talents obtained in the void was similarly limited. In the foundational martial arts of the Sacred Lands, the maximum number of talents a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner could possess was five, based on years of practical experience. After all, while it was challenging to perfect each talent to the Great Completion stage, there were undoubtedly geniuses who could achieve this. Even some Celestial Treasures could assist in this process. However, ultimately, the upper limit of talents within the Sacred Land martial arts remained fixed. Being too rigid would lead to easy breakage, with too many talents causing the body and even the soul to burst. It¡¯s like a bottle that can only hold so much. If you want to hold more, you either have to enlarge the bottle or increase the density of what you¡¯re putting in. Both options, in fact, involve advancing one¡¯s realm. Similarly, this situation exists among the Monster beasts. However, the panel seemed to defy this common sense. The Boundless Sea and the Monster Emperors were willing to accept this life-and-death battle because the top Fourth-Tier powers on both sides couldn¡¯t differ too much. Even though the Black Divine and the foreign races had special abilities to add talents to their subordinates, the quantity was fixed, no matter how they were added. Meanwhile, the sacred sons within the Sacred Lands had long ago perfectly integrated talents with martial arts, making them fundamentally unafraid of peers from the Black Divine and foreign races. Chen Fei¡¯s seven talents in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm were simply unprecedented. He had even dispatched the descendants of the Emperor at the Thousand Feathers Alliance Altar without any trouble. The Fourth-Tier mid-level powers of the Black Divine and the foreign races were probably at that level. Or perhaps slightly stronger? Chen Fei weighed the pros and cons of various scenarios and ultimately decided to participate in the selection three days later. As for exposing his current strength or being suspected of being aligned with the Black Divine, Chen Fei only needed to employ the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to explain everything. The Sacred Lords in the Sacred Lands were bound to know about the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, which was practically a cheating tool at the Fourth-Tier. Chen Fei¡¯s recent rapid advancement in realms now had a reasonable explanation. Previously, he had been unwilling to reveal his strength due to insufficient benefits. The news of the three-way deathmatch spread like wildfire throughout the entire sacred city. Some people were hopeful, wishing for the Boundless Sea to triumph and bring an end to the current turmoil once and for all. The constant sense of impending doom was too unbearable. Others were worried, fearing that the Fourth-Tier powers of the Boundless Sea were simply no match for the other two factions. After all, the strong of the Black Divine and the foreign races were at least at the Sixth-Tier or higher, a level far beyond the current achievements of the Boundless Sea. Many people even harbored some complaints in their hearts, questioning why those powerful figures who shattered the void of the Boundless Sea back then hadn¡¯t returned. If those powerful figures had been willing to come back, perhaps none of this would have happened. Amidst this uproar, three days passed in the blink of an eye. ¡°I will participate in this competition,¡± Chen Fei said quietly to his master Feng Xiupu and the sect leader Qu Qingsheng, among others, at the residence of the Primordial Sword Sect. ¡°Be extra careful, and don¡¯t force yourself!¡± Feng Xiupu looked at his most accomplished disciple with the intention to dissuade him, but he was unsure of the right words. Chen Fei, now at the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, had reached this level of cultivation through unwavering determination. Once he made up his mind, he wouldn¡¯t easily change it. ¡°I understand,¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. ¡°Today¡¯s selection will be conducted publicly. Would you all like to come and watch?¡± Various factions within the sacred city could observe the selection process live. By the time of the three-way deathmatch, those not of the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t even be able to be present. Qu Qingsheng and the others exchanged glances and nodded. Such an occasion, even if they couldn¡¯t participate, was still a precious opportunity to witness. An hour later, the people from Thousand Geese City arrived at the central hall, which was already bustling with a sea of people. Fortunately, the central hall was large enough, so there was no need to worry about finding a place to stand. Moreover, for battles between Fourth-Tier practitioners, the arena had to be spacious enough to allow them to fully unleash their abilities. ¡°Are you all from Thousand Geese City?¡± A figure appeared before Chen Fei and the others, sporting a goatee and smiling with squinted eyes. ¡°What business do you have?¡± Zhao Ruizheng frowned. ¡°Please don¡¯t misunderstand, I¡¯m not here to investigate you all. I¡¯m here because someone has prepared a list of potential participants for today¡¯s selection,¡± Fei Jiaxing quickly explained, seeing Zhao Ruizheng and the others¡¯ unfriendly expressions. He then took out a jade slip from his sleeve and continued, ¡°This is the list. I came over because Brother Chen is on it.¡± Fei Jiaxing turned to look at Chen Fei as he spoke. The incident where the Black Divine¡¯s ally attacked Thousand Geese City, followed by Chen Fei¡¯s slaying of two mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts, had already slowly spread throughout the sacred city. ¡°At what cost?¡± Tang Shouchang whispered. Fei Jiaxing coming to their doorstep and presenting the jade slip naturally wasn¡¯t a free service. ¡°Not expensive at all, just fifty high-quality elemental stones,¡± Fei Jiaxing¡¯s smile widened even further, his eyes almost disappearing into slits. ¡°Alright!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Tang Shouchang didn¡¯t haggle and directly took out fifty high-quality elemental stones, which Fei Jiaxing promptly accepted. He then placed the jade slip down and walked away towards another direction. Fifty high-quality elemental stones weren¡¯t cheap, but in situations where there might be potential opponents, it was considered worthwhile. Regardless of whether they participated or not, human curiosity was always present. And for Fei Jiaxing, selling these slips at fifty high-quality elemental stones each, the cumulative amount would certainly add up to a considerable sum. Tang Shouchang handed the jade slip to Chen Fei, who briefly scanned it with his consciousness before withdrawing his focus.. Chapter 858 - Chapter 858: Advancing Without Retreating Chapter 858: Advancing Without Retreating Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After Chen Fei finished watching, Tang Shouchang and several others took turns reading through the contents, seizing this excellent opportunity to understand the vast landscape of the Mountain Sea Realm experts in Sacred City. ¡°Screech!¡± Suddenly, a fierce roar of monsters echoed from afar, followed by what seemed like a dark cloud rushing swiftly towards the central hall. Everyone instinctively looked up, watching as hordes of monsters approached. As they drew closer, these monsters transformed into human forms and landed in front of the central hall. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, briefly pausing on the figures of several monster kings mentioned prominently in the jade slips earlier. Rumored to have the bloodlines of divine beasts, their strength was indeed formidable. Whether they truly possessed the blood of divine beasts was uncertain, but the power of these monster kings was undeniably immense. At this moment, Chen Fei only gauged their aura and understood that the jade slips purchased earlier still held some information. Half an hour later, just as the time was nearing, over thirty figures appeared in mid-air. A tremendous force instantly pressed down on everyone¡¯s shoulders, but the pressure dissipated as quickly as it came, as if everything was just an illusion. Zhan Xuming nodded slightly to the surroundings of the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors, then took a step forward, looking towards the crowd and the Monster Kings in front of the central hall. ¡°Today¡¯s selection is for the duel with the Black Divine and the other races one month later! This duel will be all in, no retreat. Therefore, today¡¯s selection does not require everyone to participate.¡± Zhan Xuming¡¯s voice drifted slowly into everyone¡¯s ears, carrying a strange power that involuntarily focused everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°However, here I can promise on behalf of the Sacred City, that anyone who enters the top twenty in the rankings will receive full support in all necessary resources for the next month!¡± Zhan Xuming¡¯s voice was not loud, but when these words were spoken, the minds of everyone in the Mountain Sea Realm indeed stirred. To receive full support from the Sacred City was a privilege previously only granted to figures of the Sacred One level. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated, confirming his earlier speculations with Zhan Xuming¡¯s words. ¡°In addition to resources, those on the list can also nominate three spots to enter the Sacred Land. Regardless of their talents, as long as the Sacred Land exists, their cultivation resources will be fully supported!¡± As Zhan Xuming spoke, the gazes of many in the Mountain Sea Realm truly changed. What did this represent? It directly considered your future worries. In the battle against the Black Divine and the other races, one misstep could lead to death. Therefore, the resources obtained in this month are as fleeting as a mirage. Sending three people to the Sacred Land ensured your lineage didn¡¯t truly come to an end. Moreover, these three individuals essentially served as a protective talisman for their original sect. In the future, anyone daring to provoke this sect would be challenging the prestige of the Sacred Land. The eyes of many in the Mountain Sea Realm, with several decades of life left, gradually sharpened. Many there that day had come merely to watch the excitement, but Zhan Xuming¡¯s promise had changed the dynamics somewhat. ¡°All right, enough said. Those willing to participate can now enter.¡± As Zhan Xuming¡¯s voice fell, four arena areas slowly rose before the central hall. Each arena wasn¡¯t large, seemingly insufficient for a crossing in the vast Mountain Sea Realm. However, within each arena lay another dimension, opened up by profound treasures, sufficient for those in the Mountain Sea Realm to fully unleash themselves without fearing damage beyond. The selection rules had been disseminated a few days prior. It was a system of single-victory advancement! Win against one person, and you could step down. After all participants in the selection had fought once, the winners would then pair up and compete until only five remained in each realm, marking the end. If someone stood on the platform for more than half an hour without anyone willing to come up and challenge them, they would also be considered the victor and move on to the next round. Zhan Xuming waved his hand, and beside the platform, a large quantity of elixirs and spiritual materials appeared, all for healing injuries and restoring elemental energy. As long as injuries weren¡¯t too severe, after completing a round of combat, one could quickly recover in a short time without affecting the next round of battles. According to the Sacred Land¡¯s intention, today they would determine the list of twenty names, aiming to elevate them as much as possible over the next month. Of course, many in the Sun Moon Realm actually favored disciples of the Sacred Land. After all, the cultivation techniques they practiced daily and the guidance they received far surpassed those of other factions. Looking at the platforms ahead, for a moment, no one moved. At this moment, being the first one to step up seemed somewhat disadvantageous. ¡°Since you all are so modest, then I¡¯ll go first.¡± Laughter echoed as a figure appeared on the platform of the Fourth Rank Early Stage. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Changzhi from the Green Egg Sacred Land.¡± ¡°He broke through to the Mountain Sea Realm in less than thirty years. I didn¡¯t expect him to participate.¡± Chen Changzhi¡¯s appearance caused a slight rise in everyone¡¯s spirits present, and at the same time, other figures appeared on the other three platforms. There were humans as well as monsters. Those who dared to be the first on the platform naturally possessed extraordinary strength. They were all renowned figures, and the vast majority of the Mountain Sea Realm would be familiar with them. Therefore, after half an hour passed without challengers, these four automatically advanced to the next round. As agreed, immediately after these four stepped down, representatives from the Sacred Land and monster kings with suspected divine beast bloodlines took the stage, followed by another round of empty platforms. This pattern repeated several times, with everyone in the Sacred Land who wished to participate having already taken the stage once. Finally, it was the turn of the Mountain Sea Realm elites from the top forces. Many hesitated to engage with the disciples of the Sacred Land in the first round, but the elites from the top forces were not among them. Those who dared to participate in this selection, with average talents or martial arts skills, would never dare to step onto the stage because they simply wouldn¡¯t stand a chance. Therefore, Mountain Sea Realm elites from top forces couldn¡¯t enjoy the same treatment as those from the Sacred Land. Chen Fei glanced at the figure on the Fourth Rank Mid Stage platform, his figure flickered, and he stepped up ahead of everyone else. Other Mountain Sea Realm participants who hadn¡¯t yet stepped onto the platform were blocked by the arena¡¯s barrier. ¡°Sir, impressive agility!¡± Ren Bairin saw Chen Fei and narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression turning serious. Chen Fei¡¯s information was recorded in the jade slip. The introduction was actually quite vague, but the fact that he had single-handedly defeated two peers who had defected to the Black Divine Loyalists spoke volumes on its own. ¡°You flatter me!¡± Chen Fei chuckled. ¡°Ren Bairin of the Wusha Sect, please,¡± Ren Bairin gestured respectfully. ¡°Chen Fei of the Primordial Sword Sect, please,¡± Chen Fei responded with a similar gesture. As Chen Fei finished speaking, Ren Bairin¡¯s figure suddenly disappeared, and then dozens of Ren Bairin figures appeared from all directions around Chen Fei. Ren Bairin praised Chen Fei¡¯s agility, yet Ren Bairin himself belonged to the top tier in terms of agility, a skill rarely achieved by average Mid-Stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. Not only was he fast, but dozens of his figures were vividly lifelike, seeming all fake at first glance, but each one turned out to be real upon closer inspection. The line between reality and illusion blurred in that moment. In Ren Bairin¡¯s hands, his sword suddenly unsheathed, instantly splitting into dozens of blades that slashed toward Chen Fei. In the audience below, Zhao Ruizheng and others¡¯ expressions suddenly turned serious. The so-called clearer perspective from bystanders did not apply here. Even from their vantage point below the stage, they couldn¡¯t discern which one was Ren Bairin¡¯s real body. Just as they thought they had identified one as his real body, suddenly another nearby seemed even more real. In a battle, such a distraction would mean losing the initiative, which was precisely the essence of Ren Bairin¡¯s technique. ¡°Great technique! Coincidentally, I have a similar one,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile on his face. His figure moved slightly, and dozens of images of himself appeared. Thousand Illusions Sky Travel! Ren Bairin saw Chen Fei transform into the same number of figures as himself. The key was that Ren Bairin couldn¡¯t distinguish which one was Chen Fei¡¯s real body at this moment. Normally, having practiced a similar technique would provide significant resistance against similar techniques, making it easy to spot flaws in others¡¯ techniques. But Ren Bairin couldn¡¯t see it at this moment! ¡°Boom!¡± With a muffled sound, Chen Fei¡¯s sword struck Ren Bairin. Although Ren Bairin reacted in time, blocking with his sword, he was ultimately half a beat too slow. Ren Bairin was overwhelmed by the immense force, involuntarily flying backwards. Before Ren Bairin could discharge the immense power within his body, Chen Fei had already appeared in front of him, sword slashing down once again. ¡°I concede!¡± Ren Bairin hesitated for a moment, then sighed. With those words, he was promptly moved off the stage. Chen Fei¡¯s wrist paused slightly as he retracted the blade. Whether in the selection or in the ensuing battles to the death, one could only use weapons of their own realm. Therefore, the sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand was not the Qianyuan Sword at this moment. Instead, it had transformed directly from the Concealment Bell, now known as the Concealment Sword. The Concealment Bell was originally a defensive spiritual treasure. Transformed into a sword, it naturally didn¡¯t enhance sharpness but emphasized overwhelming force and power. It suited Chen Fei¡¯s current path quite well, bearing some resemblance to his previous Qianyuan Sword. Therefore, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t specifically sought out other middle-grade spiritual treasures. Looking down at Ren Bairin on the stage, Chen Fei bowed respectfully, then also flew off the platform. In mid-air, Jian Xuming glanced at Chen Fei. He still remembered this Mountain Sea Realm cultivator, but the last time they met, Chen Fei had only just condensed his fourth Divine Palace and had just entered the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. And this time, he had already condensed six Divine Palaces. Jian Xuming looked at Chen Fei, his brow twitching slightly as he sensed a trace of dream power. Thoughts flickered through Jian Xuming¡¯s mind, settling on a profound technique that had echoed through the entire Middle Continent thousands of years ago¡ªthe Dream Entry Technique. Jian Xuming¡¯s expression eased slightly. Whether it was the Dream Entry Technique would become clear after today. Back in the ranks of the Qianyan City team, Zhao Ruizheng and the others wore smiles on their faces. Chen Fei¡¯s effortless victory naturally brought them joy. Chen Fei glanced at the other three platforms. The most intense battle seemed to be on the platform of the Peak of the Fourth Rank. Whether it was the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm or the peak of the Monster King Realm, both were at the highest level of the Fourth Rank. Without breaking through to the Fifth Rank, their strength had reached its peak, so they focused on refining their power application methods. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only No one at the peak of the Fourth Rank was easy to deal with, so the battles at this moment were exceptionally fierce. Chen Fei observed the battle on the platform of the Fourth Rank Peak, while on the platform of the mid-stage of the Fourth Rank, there were finally no new challengers, whether human or Monster King. Although the conditions offered by the Sacred Lands were generous, it was clear that those willing to step onto the stage were still in the minority. As the battle with the largest number of participants in the early stage of the Fourth Rank concluded, the four platforms officially entered the second round of competition. Compared to the first round, this time, whether willing or not, everyone would have to collide with disciples of the Sacred Lands or Monster Kings with divine beast bloodlines.. Chapter 859 - Chapter 859: Immovable Chapter 859: Immovable Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the first round, there were byes due to uncertainty about who would participate in this contest. However, by the second round, byes were no longer allowed. Once on the stage, if no one challenged within half an hour, The Celestial Treasure would directly draw a participant of the same rank from those who had passed the first round or from the Monster Kings. How one chose to appear became crucial when facing Sacred Land prodigies or Monster Kings with divine monster bloodlines. Those willing to participate in the selection had already prepared for a three- way battle, aiming to secure a spot among the final twenty. ¡°Who among you was willing to enlighten me?¡± A figure stepped onto the stage of the late Fourth Rank, and as this person appeared, shadows emerged on the other three stages as well. Almost instantly, several figures rushed toward the four stages. At this moment, those guarding the stages were not disciples of the Sacred Land or possessors of divine monster bloodlines, making them relatively favorable choices. Those willing to participate in the selection were all strong contenders at the same level, with no easy targets in sight. Without that confidence and strength, many had already been defeated in the first round. Many people didn¡¯t want to face disciples from the Sacred Land and Monster Kings with divine monster bloodlines. Most of the time, they wanted to observe a few more matches to better gauge the situation. Knowing oneself and the opponent could sometimes neutralize a slight disadvantage. After passing the selection, there was a one-month period for rapid improvement. By then, one might be able to make up for deficiencies and further enhance their strength. For non-disciples of the Sacred Land, this was undoubtedly more effective. After all, disciples of the Sacred Land usually had resources far superior to those of other factions, and what they could improve had already been improved. It was often people from other factions who, due to a lack of precious resources, showed more shortcomings. Chen Fei and others were observing the matches on the stage when Fei Jiaxing, who had just sold information, unexpectedly approached again. ¡°Apologies for the interruption!¡± Fei Jiaxing nodded towards Chen Fei and the others, then took out a jade slip from his sleeve and got straight to the point: ¡°I saw earlier that Brother Chen had already passed the first round. Here are detailed data on all mid-stage fourth-tier participants for the second round, both from the Mountain Sea Realm and Monster Kings. Would you like a copy?¡± Fei Jiaxing grinned widely, his eyes narrowing to slits once again. Chen Fei looked at Fei Jiaxing with some surprise; this businessman¡¯s mind indeed turned quickly. Watching Fei Jiaxing, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but recall the first time he met Chi Defeng in Pingyin County¡ªit seemed similar. Whenever money was involved, Chi Defeng could react quickly. Of course, Chi Defeng¡¯s cultivation realm was far behind Fei Jiaxing¡¯s. Fei Jiaxing was a strong figure in the Mountain Sea Realm, while with Chen Fei¡¯s help, Chi Defeng had managed to break through to the Aperture Tempering realm and live for two hundred years. But barring any unexpected circumstances, the Aperture Tempering realm was likely Chi Defeng¡¯s limit. Chi Defeng was quite content with this. Two hundred years¡ªtwo to three times the lifespan of an ordinary person¡ª was something many dreamed of. Without Chen Fei¡¯s help, Chi Defeng would never have broken through to the Aperture Tempering realm. ¡°No need, thanks!¡± Chen Fei stopped Tang Shouchang and the others for a moment, smiling as he spoke to Fei Jiaxing. ¡°The information seems comprehensive, but let me tell you, my eyes can still see a thing or two.¡± Fei Jiaxing¡¯s eyes shimmered with a hint of pride. Without a strong foundation, one wouldn¡¯t dare to handle delicate matters! Fei Jiaxing believed that the information recorded in his jade slip held considerable value. However, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s unwavering expression, Fei Jiaxing muttered to himself, no longer pushing forcefully, and quickly moved on to the next potential customer. In this business, timing is crucial¡ªa slight delay could mean losing a client. Zhao Ruizheng and the others watched Fei Jiaxing¡¯s departing figure, then glanced at Chen Fei. If it were them, they might still spend some money to buy information. But now that Chen Fei was participating in the selection, they naturally couldn¡¯t impose. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze scanned between the four stages, focusing more on the late Fourth Rank and the peak Fourth Rank stages. By the second round, everyone¡¯s strength had reached a fairly close level. Being of the same rank, their spiritual treasures were also on par, and any differences were often found in the details. Therefore, compared to the first round, the fighting time on each stage in the second round began to lengthen. Achieving complete dominance had become exceedingly difficult. As Chen Fei observed the platforms of the late Fourth Rank and peak Fourth Rank, he often immersed himself in their positions, envisioning the potential outcomes. If he had unleashed his full combat power against the two individuals on the late Fourth Rank platform at that moment, in a one-on-one scenario, he could have defeated them with just a few moves. Although these two had cultivated eight Divine Palaces within their bodies, they were only a step away from breaking through to the peak Fourth Rank. But sometimes, that slight difference became glaringly apparent. Moreover, with the Seven Star Illumination Technique, adding two more Divine Palaces allowed Chen Fei to sustain prolonged combat. Essentially, he could be seen as approaching the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. After observing the late Fourth Rank platform for a moment, Chen Fei shifted his focus to the peak Fourth Rank platform. As peak Fourth Rank cultivators, the two individuals on this platform had already comprehended their respective techniques to the utmost. Without reaching this level of mastery, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to condense nine Divine Palaces. Furthermore, their inherited techniques were outstanding, and the power they unleashed with every move and gesture required Chen Fei to approach them with utmost caution, even if he had unleashed his full combat capabilities. Chen Fei found it difficult to achieve victory in battle; more often than not, it would end in a draw, or he might even be slightly inferior. After all, the seamless connection of nine Divine Palaces and the complete unity of spirit and soul endowed him with such formidable strength. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s exceptional talent and extraordinary lineage, other mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators would be flattened with a single palm. Even for late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, they could only withstand a few more moves against peak-stage opponents. It was precisely because of this strength that factions with peak-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators could be considered top-tier forces, ranking just below the Sacred Land. Under suitable conditions, a peak-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator could completely massacre a faction with late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, unless the faction activated their sect¡¯s formation immediately to avoid such a fate. But as the saying goes, it¡¯s easier to commit a crime for a thousand days than to guard against it for a thousand days. If one truly offended a peak-stage Mountain Sea Realm powerhouse, the demise of their sect would almost become inevitable. On the four platforms, whether human or Monster Kings, they rotated quickly. By now, more than half of the second round had passed, with even disciples from the Sacred Land and Monster Kings with divine monster bloodlines participating multiple times. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions grew increasingly anxious as Chen Fei continued to watch the peak Fourth Rank platform without stepping onto any of the stages. ¡°If he doesn¡¯t go up soon, he¡¯ll be facing tougher opponents next.¡± Even if victorious, injuries were inevitable. Although there were many healing elixirs by the platforms, recovery still required some time. To truly secure a spot among the final twenty, it was best not to get injured or minimize injuries in the earlier rounds. ¡°Brother Chen, aren¡¯t you going up yet? If you wait any longer, you¡¯ll be up against disciples from the Sacred Land.¡± Fei Jiaxing appeared nearby at some point, smiling persuasively at Chen Fei. Those willing to buy jade slips had already done so; Fei Jiaxing had made a round and coincidentally returned here. Seeing Chen Fei still not on stage, he casually reminded him. After all, Chen Fei had bought a jade slip earlier, making him a customer. ¡°You make a good point,¡± Chen Fei smiled faintly, withdrawing his gaze. Just then, someone appeared on the mid-stage fourth platform. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he swiftly ascended the stage. ¡°Oh no, not this one!¡± Fei Jiaxing exclaimed as he saw Chen Fei charge onto the stage, momentarily stunned, then furrowing his brow. ¡°Did I not explain clearly enough earlier?¡± Fei Jiaxing tugged at his goatee, his gaze fixed on the platform ahead. Standing before Chen Fei was an exceptionally muscular figure, towering over him by at least a head in height. Despite years of cultivation, Chen Fei was not short, yet this opponent was significantly taller. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions grew solemn, and most around the central hall turned their attention to the mid-stage fourth platform. Because standing opposite Chen Fei now was a disciple from the Sacred Land. Chen Fei was among the few challengers who actively sought out disciples from the Sacred Land among the earlier qualifiers. Facing Chen Fei was Zhan Xidong, renowned for his formidable strength and titled as the quasi-son of the Qingyan Sacred Land. As his cultivation continued to advance, he was destined to become the son of the Qingyan Sacred Land. ¡°I thought The Celestial Treasure would automatically select opponents later. You, you¡¯re quite something!¡± Zhan Xidong¡¯s gaze locked onto Chen Fei, emanating a pressure like a mountain collapsing, making it feel as though he wasn¡¯t facing a person but a towering sacred peak. ¡°There¡¯s always a fight to be had,¡± Chen Fei smiled faintly, seemingly unaffected by the overwhelming pressure from Zhan Xidong. ¡°Hahaha, well said! There¡¯s always a fight to be had. Sooner or later, you¡¯ll get beaten up either way!¡± Zhan Xidong laughed loudly at Chen Fei¡¯s calm demeanor, swinging his Lock Dragon Sword, resembling a door panel, and swiftly positioning himself in front ofChen Fei. ¡°Zhan Xidong was born with extraordinary strength, and Qingyan Sacred Land¡¯s foundational martial arts lean towards physical prowess. To defeat him, one must maneuver skillfully to stand a chance,¡± Fei Jiaxing whispered softly. In truth, Fei Jiaxing¡¯s explanation wasn¡¯t necessary. The moment Zhan Xidong moved, his earth-shattering aura permeated in all directions. The cultivators at the Mountain Sea Realm facing Zhan Xidong directly ahead looked extremely serious, while those below the Mountain Sea Realm had already turned pale, clearly overwhelmed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only During the first round, Zhan Xidong had a bye, but now everyone could tangibly feel his formidable power. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous roar erupted from the stage, elemental energies of heaven and earth surged, and ripples spread outward. Behind the Concealment Sword, Chen Fei firmly withstood Zhan Xidong¡¯s strike. Zhan Xidong¡¯s eyebrows lifted slightly, his arm exerting more force in an attempt to overpower Chen Fei. Yet, no matter how hard Zhan Xidong pushed, the Concealment Sword remained immovable. Chapter 860 - Chapter 860: Beaten Up Chapter 860: Beaten Up Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°No wonder you dared to challenge me on stage. Indeed, you¡¯ve got some skill, but if this is all you¡¯ve got, then you¡¯re still¡­¡± Before Zhan Xidong could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a tremendous force sweeping up the Lock Dragon Sword. Instinctively, Zhan Xidong tried to grab hold of the Lock Dragon Sword, but found himself unable to withstand the immense force emanating from the sword. Chen Fei flipped the Concealment Sword, instantly pushing aside the Lock Dragon Sword. The Concealment Sword transformed into a residual shadow, slashing straight towards Zhan Xidong. The Qingyan Sacred Land¡¯s foundational martial arts emphasized physical strength. Zhan Xidong had also cultivated his martial arts to a considerable level, but that alone couldn¡¯t withstand Chen Fei¡¯s prowess. Even without using the Seven Star Illumination Technique or the Sword Dominates the Galaxy, an ordinary mid-level Fourth Rank opponent wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against Chen Fei. Even if the opponent was a disciple of the Sacred Land, it made no difference. The perfected Purple Sky Stellar Technique, the Great Completion level Suppressing Dragon Elephant, and various innate talents¡ªhow could they be easily matched? ¡°Boom!¡± Zhan Xidong was sent flying backwards, crashing onto the arena stage. The entire ground trembled slightly upon impact. Everyone watching the stage was stunned, their eyes filled with astonishment as they looked at Chen Fei in mid-air and then at Zhan Xidong below, confirming that they were not mistaken. Some people who were paying attention to other arenas couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads upon hearing the commotion, catching sight of Zhan Xidong struggling to stand from the ground. Within the Qingyan Sacred Land, there was a slight disturbance. After all, Zhan Xidong was hailed as the quasi-Sacred One of Qingyan Sacred Land, representing its prestige. Yet now, he had been knocked to the ground and seemed seriously injured. ¡°Pui!¡± Zhan Xidong spat out a mouthful of blood, lifting his head to gaze squint-eyed at Chen Fei in the air. Previously, Zhan Xidong had never heard of Chen Fei, but then again, he wouldn¡¯t actively inquire about martial artists outside the Sacred Land. However, if someone had extraordinary talent, rumors would have spread. Just now, when Chen Fei defeated Ren Bairin in the first round, Zhan Xidong caught a glimpse of his agility. He had thought agility was Chen Fei¡¯s strong suit, but now, his strength was terrifying enough to overpower him. ¡°The Stellar Divine Technique?¡± Zhuo Xiansheng, the master of the Qingyan Sacred Land, turned to look at Zhan Xiuming. In Chen Fei, he saw traces of the Stellar Divine Technique. ¡°He has exchanged for half of the Stellar Divine Technique and learned it quite well,¡± Zhan Xiuming said with a slight smile on his face. Even though both were in the mid-level Fourth Rank of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei had only learned half of the Stellar Divine Technique and yet managed to overpower Zhan Xidong. From another perspective, does this not suggest that the Stellar Divine Technique holds a superior advantage? Upon hearing Zhan Xiuming¡¯s words, Zhuo Xiansheng couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, shaking his head slightly, and continued to watch the arena. The match was far from over. ¡°You¡¯re strong! But I won¡¯t hesitate to beat you to death!¡± A fierce expression crossed Zhan Xidong¡¯s face. His entire body slightly sank, and a wave of energy surged from him. A ray of light flashed across Zhan Xidong¡¯s body, and within him, the Divine Palace trembled slightly. A phantom of a mountain appeared above the Divine Palace. Innate talent! Zhan Xidong¡¯s six Divine Palaces condensed three Innate talents, and he had mastered the Qingyan Sacred Land¡¯s foundational martial arts to an extremely profound level, known as the Sky Break Technique. Thus, he directly fused these three Innate talents into a combined technique. With the emergence of this fusion technique, Zhan Xidong¡¯s momentum soared like a blazing fire. The formations within his six Divine Palaces condensed even tighter, giving off a sense of unity akin to a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioner, where all six Divine Palaces merged into one. To some extent, aside from lacking one Divine Palace, Zhan Xidong¡¯s abilities are not far off from those of a late-stage practitioner in the Mountain Sea Realm. Watching Zhan Xidong¡¯s transformation, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. It¡¯s true that the foundational martial arts of each Sacred Land lean towards different strengths. The Stellar Divine Technique of the Stellar Sacred Land is renowned for its explosive power, directly manifesting three additional Divine Palace phantoms with the Nine Star Chain. However, when it comes to linking these phantoms together within six Divine Palaces, it falls short compared to the Qingyan Sacred Land¡¯s Sky Break Technique. In other words, mastering the Sky Break Technique deeply enough might allow one to connect their Divine Palaces without needing to reach the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. As for Zhan Xidong displaying his Innate talent fusion technique, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t particularly surprised. Zhan Xidong was hailed as the quasi-Sacred One for a reason; without genuine talent, he wouldn¡¯t earn such a title. The bursting energy of heaven and earth enveloped Zhan Xidong as he looked up at Chen Fei, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. Then, with a stomp of his right foot, a sonic boom cloud appeared, and Zhan Xidong disappeared from his original position. At this moment, everyone around the central hall was focused on this mid-level Fourth Rank arena. The ability of Innate talent fusion techniques has recently become widely known among practitioners in the Mountain Sea Realm, mainly due to major Sacred Lands opening exchanges for top-tier techniques. In the previous four arenas, specifically in the peak Fourth Rank, someone displayed their Innate talent fusion technique. Even on the arena for the late-stage Fourth Rank, no one deliberately used it. Typically, practitioners in the late stages of the Mountain Sea Realm lack sufficient Innate talents, thus they don¡¯t possess Innate talent techniques. For disciples of Sacred Lands, their ordinary state is usually enough to defeat others, so they naturally don¡¯t need to resort to such techniques. Now unexpectedly, in the mid-level Fourth Rank arena, someone has employed it. And not just anyone, but a disciple of a Sacred Land, forced into using it. ¡°Tsk tsk, Brother Chen Fei forcing out Zhan Xidong¡¯s Innate talent technique is quite an achievement,¡± Fei Jiaxing marveled. In the mid-level of the Mountain Sea Realm, having three Innate talents is remarkable; most practitioners in the late stages don¡¯t have this many. On the arena, a faint glow flickered on Chen Fei¡¯s brow, while the ethereal figure of Zhan Xidong seemed to slow down. The energy of heaven and earth around them adhered to Zhan Xidong¡¯s body, resonating with the Sky Break Technique within him, instantly transforming into power that Zhan Xidong could harness. Moreover, the range of this resonance continued to expand outward, and the power available to Zhan Xidong was rapidly increasing. Without needing to absorb it specifically into his body, Zhan Xidong could resonate and utilize the energy of heaven and earth, greatly enhancing his efficiency. The inexhaustible energy of heaven and earth, to some extent, also represented Zhan Xidong¡¯s boundless strength at this moment, as long as his soul could sustain it. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as seven starlights flashed across his body. His aura suddenly soared, breaking through the surrounding momentum that enveloped Zhan Xidong. ¡°Hum!¡± In the sky, thunder and lightning unexpectedly roared. In the next moment, a thunderbolt descended from the heavens, directly striking the Concealment Sword. The Concealment Sword transformed into a thunderous form, slashing towards Zhan Xidong. ¡°Boom!¡± The Concealment Sword clashed with the Lock Dragon Sword, forming a massive purple light ball that enveloped both Chen Fei and Zhan Xidong. Electric flashes shimmered on the light ball, containing not only the power of heavenly thunder but also the destructive force inherent in the Sky Break Technique. ¡°The Purple Sky Thunder Technique? Wasn¡¯t the foundational martial art of the Purple Sky Sect lost and in ruins?¡± Su Wenyu exclaimed from mid-air, surprised. ¡°The Seven Star Illumination Technique! Half of the Stellar Divine Technique, combined with parts of the Purple Sky Thunder Technique, forming what this young friend has learned. Impressive, truly impressive!¡± Meng Guangning, the Sacred Master of the Qingluan Sacred Land, gazed intensely at Chen Fei. Combining two incomplete techniques into what now appeared quite complete and profound was incredibly impressive, almost miraculous. ¡°The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, he has cultivated the famous technique of Dream Shadow Master,¡± Zhan Xiuming chuckled. ¡°Oh? The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, that explains a lot,¡± Meng Guangning nodded with realization. Then he suddenly remarked, ¡°This young friend is going to win.¡± ¡°Indeed, his skill is unmatched!¡± Zhuo Xiansheng, the Sacred Master of the Qingyan Sacred Land, nodded in agreement. As Zhuo Xiansheng spoke, Zhan Xidong, who had been in a stalemate on the arena, suddenly paled. A mist of blood sprayed from his mouth, and he was instantly sent flying backward, crashing once again onto the ground. The spherical aura in mid-air burst suddenly, causing the surrounding energy of heaven and earth to tremble wildly. Chen Fei observed the ground, his form transforming into purple light, and in an instant, he appeared before Zhan Xidong. Thunder roared again, and another thunderbolt descended from the sky, this time directly targeting Zhan Xidong. ¡°Ah!¡± Zhan Xidong roared madly, his face contorted in fury. The Divine Palaces within him burst forth with intense radiance, as if they were on the verge of exploding at any moment. Rather than lose completely, Zhan Xidong would prefer to fight to the bitter end against this unknown mid-level practitioner of the Mountain Sea Realm! Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, but the Concealment Sword moved without hesitation. Seven stars shimmered on its surface, and above the sky, six successive thunderbolts crashed down, striking Zhan Xidong. Zhan Xidong¡¯s enraged roar abruptly ceased. Swinging the Concealment Sword, Chen Fei swept Zhan Xidong¡¯s body off the arena, leaving him severely injured and unconscious. With just a simple display of the Seven Star Illumination Technique and the added power of two additional Divine Palaces, Chen Fei easily dominated Zhan Xidong. In terms of Innate talent quantity, mastery of techniques, and physique, Zhan Xidong couldn¡¯t match Chen Fei in any aspect. If it had been a fight to the death, Zhan Xidong would have perished with the first sword strike. The people from the Qingyan Sacred Land caught Zhan Xidong, glanced at Chen Fei, but said nothing. The representatives from the remaining six Sacred Lands were all now focused on the arena where Chen Fei stood. Today marked the first defeat of a disciple from a Sacred Land, and notably, Zhan Xidong was in the mid-level Fourth Rank. Few from the other six Sacred Lands could confidently claim they would have beaten Zhan Xidong. Where did this person come from? ¡°It seems organizing such a selection was indeed the right choice. The Boundless Sea is vast, and not all geniuses can be found within the Sacred Lands,¡± Su Wenyu remarked with a smile on his face. The stronger the individuals selected, the greater the chances of victory in the Tripartite Deathmatch, concerning the fate of the entire plane. The outcomes of Sacred Land disciples¡¯ wins or losses are trivial in comparison. The others in the Sun Moon Realm nodded in agreement, including Zhuo Xiansheng, the Sacred Master of the Qingyan Sacred Land. For Zhan Xidong, who lacked skill, being defeated now was preferable to being killed by the alien races in the Tripartite Deathmatch. Chen Fei left the arena and rejoined Zhao Ruizheng and the others. Zhao Ruizheng and his companions wore smiles, while those around looked at Chen Fei with a hint of awe in their eyes. ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯ve been hiding your strength!¡± Fei Jiaxing stood nearby, his eyes squinting into slits with laughter. In the small city of Qianyan, to think they harbored such a true dragon¡ªit¡¯s truly beyond expectation. With the match between Chen Fei and Zhan Xidong concluded, the Sacred Land disciples and the Divine Monster Bloodline began to take the stage one after another. Half an hour later, the second round of matches had all come to an end. On the arena for the mid-level Fourth Rank, thirty-two practitioners from the Mountain Sea Realm and twenty-two Divine Monster Bloodline King advanced to the third round. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Among the Sacred Land disciples, there were twenty-seven participants, with only five not belonging to any Sacred Land. Among the Divine Monster Bloodline King, a staggering twenty possessed the bloodline of divine beasts. The intensity of the third round of matches was expected to rise sharply. Many Sacred Land disciples glanced occasionally towards Chen Fei. The Sacred Masters of the Day and Moon Realm could view the situation from a higher perspective. Losing to other Sacred Land disciples or Divine Monster Bloodline King would be acceptable for them in terms of face. Losing to someone like Chen Fei, however, was unacceptable! Chapter 861 - Chapter 861: Living Towards Death Chapter 861: Living Towards Death Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei showed no response to the gazes of these disciples from the Seven Great Sacred Lands. The Seven Great Sacred Lands stood at the pinnacle of the Boundless Sea, their entry being a rare honor in itself. Proud and aloof, it was almost inevitable given their lofty status over the years in this plane of existence. Their demeanor wasn¡¯t borne out of ignorance or arrogance, but rather the culmination of years spent at the top of the Boundless Sea. They didn¡¯t look down on non-disciples of the Sacred Lands, but they had never considered those people as their peers. Their comparisons were always with disciples from other Sacred Lands. Surpassing non-disciples in martial prowess was a matter of course, nothing to boast about. Of course, if they could cross tiers in battle and emerge victorious, that would be a notable achievement. However, even disciples of the Sacred Lands found it nearly impossible to fight across tiers. Only the Sacred Ones or prodigies close to their positions had a chance of accomplishing such feats. In the minds of many disciples of the Sacred Lands, this selection was essentially a competition between the various Sacred Lands. Of course, there was also the formidable opponent of the Divine Monster Bloodline King with its Divine Monster Bloodline. To save the Boundless Sea, only their Sacred Lands could achieve this; the importance of other Mountain Sea Realms, while not negligible, was certainly less significant. However, Chen Fei¡¯s performance just now somewhat shattered their understanding. Chen Fei won too easily, giving Zhang Xidong no chance at all. Even when Zhang Xidong used his innate skills, he couldn¡¯t shake Chen Fei in the slightest. After an hour¡¯s rest, the competition resumed. On the four platforms, figures flickered, all Sacred Land disciples, their gazes fixed on the non-Sacred Land Mountain Sea Realms. The implication was clear: the Sacred Land disciples intended to clear the field. Not only the Sacred Land disciples, but also the Divine Monster Bloodline King occasionally glanced at the ordinary bloodline Kings. Compared to humans, beasts took even more pride in their own bloodlines, surpassing even the Sacred Land disciples in this regard. After all, the strength of beasts greatly depended on their bloodlines. Some powerful bloodlines, through continuous awakening, could even acquire cultivation methods within their bloodlines. Not only could this accelerate their cultivation speed, but it also sharply increased the degree of bloodline awakening. Naturally, this widened the gap between them and ordinary beast Kings. Four figures appeared on the platforms, shimmering with light, all from the Mountain Sea Realm experts outside the Sacred Lands. Those who could cultivate to the Mountain Sea Realm possessed their own pride. These Sacred Land disciples had almost named names, so naturally they couldn¡¯t avoid this. In the rounds to come, given the number of Sacred Land disciples, they couldn¡¯t possibly avoid a showdown. Ultimately, a battle was inevitable. Or rather, if you wanted to make it to the final rankings, you had to step on the heads of these Sacred Land disciples to climb higher. ¡°Brother Chen, those people from the Sacred Lands will definitely target you later. That¡¯s not good for you,¡± said Fei Jiaxing as he walked up to Chen Fei, speaking in a low voice. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s not entirely hopeless. The strength of Sacred Land disciples varies. If those few come up later, Brother Chen can directly choose them.¡± Fei Jiaxing pointed out a few individuals among the Sacred Land disciples to Chen Fei. ¡°Thank you for the advice,¡± Chen Fei replied softly with a smile. Among so many Sacred Land disciples, those pointed out by Fei Jiaxing were indeed somewhat weaker. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t call it advice; I just can¡¯t stand their behavior,¡± Fei Jiaxing said, smiling with his goat beard pinched between his fingers. The competition on the four platforms lasted longer than the previous two rounds. To determine the winner, they would need at least a hundred exchanges. While the Sacred Land disciples began to target him, those who had reached this stage based on their own strength were truly formidable. Winning was no simple task. Suddenly, a cry erupted from the crowd around them. On the Fourth Rank peak platform, a Sacred Land disciple was swept to the edge and fell out of the ring. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze subtly fluctuated. He had been observing the competition closely, focusing especially on the battles on the Fourth Rank peak platforms. Gu Zhongquan¡¯s complexion turned slightly pale. He gestured apologetically to those around him and headed to the rest area, where he began taking healing pills. In the Boundless Sea, any peak Mountain Sea Realm figure was renowned, and Gu Zhongquan was no exception. As an elder of the Purple Mist Palace, he had lived for hundreds of years, but many could now sense a faint trace of decline in him. This was the sign of nearing the end of his lifespan. Even with the pinnacle power of the Mountain Sea Realm, he could no longer perfectly suppress it. Time, indeed, was the world¡¯s strongest force. No matter how much power one possessed to move mountains and seas, when one¡¯s lifespan reached its limit, everything would turn to ashes. However, Gu Zhongquan¡¯s strength was undeniably immense. How many talents had he accumulated? Outsiders couldn¡¯t discern it, but when he displayed his innate skills, he could suppress even the peak disciples of the Sacred Lands. In other words, Gu Zhongquan likely had condensed six innate talents, reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. The Purple Mist Palace naturally didn¡¯t have such a lineage, but recently, during the opening of the Sacred Land, Gu Zhongquan should have exchanged for sect-protecting martial arts. Normally, without these sect-protecting martial arts from the Sacred Land, even peak Mountain Sea Realm figures would only have condensed four innate talents. Top forces like the Purple Mist Palace might have researched ancient and shattered techniques from extinct Sacred Lands, potentially evolving their own martial arts to the point where they could condense five innate talents. But at this stage, it was already close to the limit. Gu Zhongquan had reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm after over a hundred years of cultivation, and the number of talents he possessed had long been fixed. Yet, the saying goes, ¡°Nine in Ten Returns to One,¡± and in the world, there¡¯s always a chance of vitality and change. From what Chen Fei knew, there was actually a secret technique in the Stellar Divine Technique. Using the power of the Nine Palaces within the peak Mountain Sea Realm, reversing oneself, at the cost of half the destruction of the Divine Palace, one could once again step into the void and gain an innate talent. If successful, the Divine Palace could be restored to its original state, and the innate talents could reach the ultimate six. Of course, if unsuccessful, cultivation could regress to the initial Mountain Sea Realm stage, which would be the lightest consequence. More likely, death on the spot! This requires a mindset of all-out risk-taking to have any chance of success. With five innate talents, there was actually a possibility of stepping into the Sun Moon Realm, though it remained elusive. Only with the ultimate six innate talents would the hope of breaking into the Sun Moon Realm be slightly greater. With Gu Zhongquan¡¯s lifespan nearing its end, he had the cultivation, the mindset, and the determination to fight. His participation in this selection was also a gamble in seeking survival through death. Under the pressure of life-and-death struggle, he suppressed himself. If he could ultimately make it onto the rankings and survive the life-and-death battles, breaking into the Sun Moon Realm afterward might indeed be a smoother path. Facing death to find life¡ªthere was no other way! Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted towards the late Fourth Rank platform. The peak Fourth Rank platform had some surprises, and it seemed there was a similar trend on the late Fourth Rank platform. They exchanged blows, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth boiled violently like boiling water. But in the end, the Sacred Land disciple prevailed, risking severe injury to sweep the opponent out of the platform. At the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, it was a gamble to break into the void and condense new talents. In the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, there was actually more maneuverability, but changing cultivation techniques required time. From the arrival of the Black Divine at the Ethereal Lake to now, the time was too short. For someone like Gu Zhongquan, learning just one secret technique would indeed speed up the process, though it also heightened the danger. At the mid-Fourth Rank platform, they were currently in the midst of the fifth match. Just as Chen Fei turned his head, someone was knocked off the platform. The victor was a disciple from the Sacred Land. It was indeed difficult for people from other forces to defeat disciples of the Sacred Lands. With inferior talent, lesser martial arts, and fewer resources, producing a prodigy was extremely challenging. After all, if one had sufficient talent and options, who wouldn¡¯t choose to join a Sacred Land rather than another sect? Many eyes turned towards Chen Fei. At this moment, on the mid-Fourth Rank platform, he was the only non-disciple from a Sacred Land left. The situation was similar on the other platforms. There were already few at the peak Fourth Rank, with only Gu Zhongquan advancing. In the late Fourth Rank, by the third round, there were only three individuals from other forces left after the defeat of the previous contestant. The remaining battles were now between disciples of the Sacred Lands. As for the early Fourth Rank platform, there were still several Mountain Sea Realm individuals from other forces due to their greater numbers. However, based on the results of the first two rounds, the advantage clearly lay with the Sacred Lands. Chen Fei smiled faintly, his figure flashing as he stepped onto the mid-Fourth Rank platform. Since the disciples of the Sacred Lands wanted to face off against other forces¡¯ Mountain Sea Realm individuals first, Chen Fei went along with their intent. The mid-tier Mountain Sea Realm disciples from the seven Sacred Lands exchanged glances. Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess was formidable; if an ordinary disciple from the Sacred Lands challenged him, they might be swept away. ¡°You showed quite some strength just now, and your lightning techniques were impressive. How about you have a go with me?¡± A booming laughter rang out as a golden figure leaped onto the platform. Initially a faint glow, the figure expanded several times upon reaching the platform. Chen Fei looked at the newcomer with some surprise. It was a Thunder Dragon Ape, rumored to possess Thunder Dragon bloodline. Having observed the newcomer¡¯s battle earlier, Chen Fei knew the opponent¡¯s strength was exceptional. What surprised Chen Fei, however, was not the opponent¡¯s strength but the fact that it was a Monster King challenging him. In the previous two rounds, it had been warriors versus warriors and monsters versus monsters. This was not about humility but rather a subconscious strategy to select the strongest from each side before competing against each other. Although the purpose of this selection was to prepare for a battle to the death with the alien races. However, if he were to lose to his opponent now, it wouldn¡¯t just be a matter of personal pride; it would subtly diminish the standing of his own race. Before the arrival of the Black Divine, humans and monsters had been locked in countless years of conflict. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Now, under the pressure of the Black Divine, they were forced to unite. ¡°Please enlighten me!¡± Chen Fei said with a courteous bow. ¡°Well then, be careful!¡± The Thunder Dragon Ape grinned, revealing its sharp fangs. With a swift movement, it charged forward like a thunderbolt. The immense strength and thunderous power were innate to the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s bloodline, far surpassing what the human had just demonstrated. But Chen Fei was ready for the challenge! Chapter 862 - Chapter 862: Sword of the Heavenly Path Chapter 862: Sword of the Heavenly Path Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s brow emitted a faint glow. In his field of vision, the Thunder Dragon Ape was enveloped in countless electric lights, causing its fur to shimmer even more brightly. Even before making a move, a tremendous force field had already spread several miles around, enveloping Chen Fei within. The sky rumbled as countless thunderbolts darted through the dark clouds, resonating with the demonic power within the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s body. Having just defeated Zhan Xidong, Chen Fei naturally exerted his full strength as the Thunder Dragon Ape moved, directly igniting the power within its bloodline. Monsters lacked so-called innate talents, but the power contained within their bloodlines could be directly ignited. This ignition wouldn¡¯t damage their bloodline essence; instead, an intense battle might further awaken the bloodline within. The shadow of a divine beast, the Thunder Dragon, faintly appeared behind the Thunder Dragon Ape. Its eyes turned pure purple, reflecting against the golden surface of its body. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly. Just now, the Thunder Dragon Ape had sensed something right; currently, Chen Fei was indeed inferior to the Thunder Dragon Ape in controlling thunder. Although the Purple Sky Stellar Technique was at the perfection stage, the Stellar Divine Technique was its backbone. When Chen Fei obtained the Purple Sky Thunder Technique, it was severely incomplete. Moreover, in terms of grade, the Purple Sky Thunder Technique was far inferior to the Stellar Divine Technique. Therefore, it was almost inevitable that Chen Fei was less adept at using thunder compared to the Thunder Dragon Ape. The Thunder Dragon bloodline, the Thunder Dragon, was by no means ordinary. However, if Chen Fei could cultivate his innate talent, the Thunderstorm, to Great Completion, he would surpass the Thunder Dragon Ape in thunder manipulation. Alternatively, achieving perfection in the Purple Sky Stellar Technique could also achieve this. But currently, the Thunder Dragon Ape surpassed Chen Fei in thunder manipulation. If Chen Fei were to use lightning to attack the Thunder Dragon Ape, the power of thunder might actually be used by the Thunder Dragon Ape, making it even stronger. Yet, Chen Fei was not limited to just using lightning. ¡°Now, this young man is in some trouble,¡± murmured Meng Guangning, the Sacred Master of the Green Egg Sacred Land. Others in the Mountain Sea Realm might not yet sense anything, as the battle between Chen Fei and the Thunder Dragon Ape had not yet yielded a clear outcome. But for those in the Sun Moon Realm, even from subtle details, much could be inferred. Just as before, when Chen Fei only displayed his techniques, several in the Sun Moon Realm deduced the origins of his techniques based on minute details. They could discern much from such subtle clues. ¡°Even other peak experts in the Mountain Sea Realm couldn¡¯t achieve this. Therefore, when the Thunder Dragon Ape exerted its full strength, Meng Guangning knew that its thunder power surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s significantly. ¡°It¡¯s a pity I only learned half of the Stellar Divine Technique,¡± frowned Zhan Xuming. ¡°It¡¯s too early to say that now, he hasn¡¯t even used his innate talent!¡± Su Wenyu chuclded. As Su Wenyu¡¯s voice fell, Chen Fei¡¯s aura suddenly changed. His fierce momentum soared into the sky, as if piercing through the heavens and earth. The Concealment Sword trembled violently, its ringing echoing incessantly. Seven starlights flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the shadows of two Divine Palaces appeared within him. At the same time, the five innate talents interconnected, and a sword shadow emerged above the Divine Palaces. Sword Dominates the Galaxy! The advantage of thunder was weakened. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength augmented by seven innate talents, merely using the Seven Star Illumination Technique to fight the Thunder Dragon Ape was more than sufficient. However, achieving a crushing victory and determining the outcome would take several dozen moves. The Thunder Dragon bloodline, the Thunder Dragon, was by no means ordinary. In a certain sense, its advantage was even greater than that of the prodigies in the Sacred Lands. In terms of strength and defense, monsters inherently surpass humans by a wide margin. In a head-on collision, humans rarely gain an advantage, especially against a creature like the Thunder Dragon Ape, renowned for its strength and defensive capabilities as a king among monster bloodlines. Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to engage in dozens of moves, so he decided to unleash his innate fusion technique. ¡°Hiss!¡± The sword intent instantly shattered the force field that covered several miles around the Thunder Dragon Ape. Feeling the fierce intent emanating from Chen Fei, the Thunder Dragon Ape narrowed its large eyes slightly. In the next moment, it roared loudly, and its body unexpectedly began to grow taller. Originally standing over ten meters tall, this was the most suitable physique for the Thunder Dragon Ape in combat. But now, sensing the sword intent from Chen Fei, the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s soul continuously felt a sharp pain, a warning signal from its soul. As its body grew taller, its strength and defense would continue to increase, but its agility would decrease. Seeing the human before it showing no intention to evade, clearly wanting to confront it head-on, the Thunder Dragon Ape naturally complied. If someone dared to face it head-on, the Thunder Dragon Ape would make them understand the consequences of such actions! ¡°Swoosh!¡± The primal energy of heaven and earth roared like a surging wave, as the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s right hand, like a descending celestial palm, pressed down towards Chen Fei. Some Mountain Sea Realm experts closer to the arena instinctively took a step back. In their perception, the heavens and earth seemed to vanish, leaving only a colossal hand continuously enlarging. It was as if the sky was falling with no escape, inevitable death! In the central hall, everyone, including the beasts, stared intently at the arena, awaiting the final outcome. ¡°Boom!¡± Even though both were clearly in mid-air, the entire arena violently trembled. Where the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s right palm struck, a massive sonic boom exploded, creating a huge crater in the arena beneath its palm. Despite unleashing such a ferocious attack, there was no hint of joy on the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s face. Instead, its eyes were filled with astonishment and confusion. The Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s golden body shimmered brightly as a tremendous force surged madly into its body from its right palm. Demonic energy attempted to slightly block it, only to be easily torn apart. This immense force rampaged within the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s body, causing it to burn its bloodline frenziedly in an attempt to suppress this power, but with minimal effect. Under the palm of the Thunder Dragon Ape, Chen Fei stood steady, his Concealment Sword pressing against the ape¡¯s palm. A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he drew the Concealment Sword upwards. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The sound echoed like steel being forcibly torn apart. The Thunder Dragon Ape could no longer hold on, and its colossal body flew backward. Starting from the palm, inch by inch, the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s right arm shattered, every inch of flesh sliced open by a fierce force. In an instant, the entire right palm of the Thunder Dragon Ape turned into a mist of blood, and the front half of its right arm was not spared as flesh, bone, and blood exploded into fragments. From the elbow onward, flesh continued to explode, leaving only bones barely intact up to the shoulder. In this direct confrontation, the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s enlarged body defense was as fragile as paper. Chen Fei watched the Thunder Dragon Ape before him, taking a step forward, and thrusting the Concealment Sword straight ahead. A sword shadow that pierced the heavens crossed the sky, instantly piercing through the Thunder Dragon Ape more than a mile away. The Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s body stiffened, countless flesh and blood began to separate. Despite the wild tremors of golden light on its surface, they couldn t stop the power of this sword. ¡°Hum!¡± The entire arena trembled slightly as a beam of light descended. The Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s body disappeared and reappeared outside the arena, leaving only the lingering sword shadow. At a critical moment, Zhan Xuming used his profound treasure to pull the Thunder Dragon Ape away. If he had been any later, the Thunder Dragon Ape would have been minced into pieces. The area around the arena fell silent. The power Chen Fei displayed in that moment undoubtedly reached the level of late-stage Mountain Sea Realm. Even some late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts would find it challenging to block Chen Fei¡¯s sword if they were in the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s place. With the combat strength Chen Fei displayed now, he could easily advance to the third round on a fourth-stage arena. Where did this genius come from? It seemed a bit exaggerated. Some couldn¡¯t help but think of the devotees of the Black Divine. However, looking at the Sun Moon Realm experts in mid-air, if they were really devotees of the Black Divine, no matter how deep they were hidden, they probably couldn¡¯t conceal themselves under the scrutiny of so many Sun Moon Realm experts. In the Sacred Lands, a few mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts exchanged meaningful glances. When Chen Fei defeated Zhan Xidong, they believed they had a good chance of surpassing him. But now, seeing Chen Fei nearly tearing apart the Thunder Dragon Ape, their confidence instantly shattered. Even if they were to fight desperately, they couldn¡¯t achieve such a feat. The Thunder Dragon Ape was no pushover. They could defeat it, but to achieve such a crushing victory-treating the divine beast¡¯s Thunder Dragon bloodline as insignificant¡ªwas truly unthinkable! ¡°What an incredible innate talent!¡± murmured Zhuo Xiansheng, the Sacred Master of Qingyan Sacred Lands. From that sword strike just now, Zhuo Xiansheng knew that neither the mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts in the Sacred Lands nor the mid-stage demonic kings with divine beast bloodlines could withstand it. Even if they managed to barely endure one strike, the second would surely leave them severely injured or on the brink of death. Looking at Chen Fei¡¯s current state, it was clear that he could unleash several more strikes without any issue-this was total dominance in every aspect. ¡°Will he be the top in the fourth-stage mid-stage?¡± Su Wenyu chuckled. Such power gave Su Wenyu an inexplicable confidence for the three-way battle a month later. ¡°Don¡¯t be impatient, my disciple. It¡¯s not my turn yet,¡± chuckled suddenly Sacred Master Pang Changping of Tianyang Sacred Lands. Zhan Xuming and the others looked at Pang Changping with surprise. Following his gaze, they turned to look at the person below. Because of Chen Fei¡¯s recent sword strike, all the mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts in the Sacred Lands showed slight fluctuations in their aura, indicating inner turmoil. Even some late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts were affected. However, in Tianyang Sacred Lands, there was one person who remained as steady as a mountain, both in demeanor and aura, calm like water. ¡°The Nine Heavens Dust Technique, my disciple has cultivated it to its deepest level. Before reaching the Sun Moon Realm, he won¡¯t encounter any bottlenecks. The talents he has chosen are all the best recorded in the Nine Heavens Dust Technique,¡± Pang Changping said with a sigh, his smile fading. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for this life-and-death decision now, I would prefer him to quietly cultivate and inherit the mantle of our Tianyang Sacred Lands.¡± Zhan Xuming and the others showed varied expressions. To refine their sect s foundational technique to its pinnacle during the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, with talents perfectly matching-this was the seed of the Sun Moon Realm. Back in their days, they couldn¡¯t achieve such mastery of their sect s foundational techniques during the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. No wonder Pang Changping was reluctant to let such a disciple participate in the three-way battle to the death. If they were in his shoes, they would likely feel the same way. ¡°I¡¯m quite looking forward to their showdown!¡± Meng Guangning murmured softly. As Chen Fei stepped down from the platform, the gazes directed towards him had changed significantly compared to before. If during the second round Chen Fei had made a stunning debut, this match had made it clear to everyone that Chen Fei was bound to make it to the final rankings. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Not only that, Chen Fei might even be the leader among those in the mid-stage of the Fourth rank. ¡°Boom!¡± On the platform for the mid-stage of the Fourth rank, a huge burst of flames suddenly erupted, sweeping a disciple of the Sacred Lands off the platform in an instant. On the platform, a figure soared into the sky amidst the flames. If the Thunder Dragon Ape possessed the bloodline of the Thunder Dragon, then this figure was directly the true form of the Phoenix! Chapter 863 - Chapter 863: Tyrant Bloodline Chapter 863: Tyrant Bloodline Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Everyone looked on in astonishment at the scene before them. The Monster King who had just appeared had already made two appearances, but only revealed the Divine Monster Bloodline King, the Divine Phoenix. Flames surged high, possessing purifying abilities. On Chen Fei¡¯s side, after shattering the Thunder Dragon Ape, he immediately challenged a disciple of the Sacred Land, showcasing his true strength. It was a complete domination, leaving the disciple of the Sacred Land no chance whatsoever. ¡°Do we have a Divine Phoenix in our Boundless Sea?¡± Zhan Xuming turned to look southeast, where a dozen Monster Emperors stood. ¡°In our realm, we at most have the Divine Monster Bloodlines. Where would a true divine monster come from?¡± The Monster Emperor Red Roar Elephant shook his head, his lips moving slightly as his voice reached Zhan Xuming and the others: ¡°This Bloodwing Divine Phoenix started out as a common avian monster. However, upon reaching the Third-Tier breakthrough, it awakened its Divine Phoenix bloodline. Subsequently, the bloodline continued to revive, and upon breaking through to the Fourth-Tier Monster King realm, it reverted to its ancestral form.¡± ¡°Reverted to its ancestral form?¡± Zhan Xuming and the others showed a slight change in expression. Zhan Xuming and the others naturally understood the cultivation of demonic monsters very well, after all, they used to be opponents and had definitely conducted in-depth research. The demonic monsters dug deep into their own bloodlines. At the highest level, it was essentially ancestral reversion, transforming all their bloodlines into the strongest lineage in their origins. However, this was extremely difficult, or rather, almost impossible to achieve. Even Monster Emperors of the Fifth-Tier rarely completely transformed their bloodlines back to their ancestors. At most, they refined the demonic energy within them to better align with that primal lineage. Unexpectedly, this Bloodwing Divine Phoenix accomplished it, reaching this level by the Fourth-Tier of the Monster King realm. The Divine Phoenix¡¯s Nirvana Fire, something many monsters with Divine Phoenix blood could barely invoke. Of course, there were flaws, or rather impurities within. Real Nirvana Fire couldn¡¯t be produced by a Divine Phoenix, or it might get burned to death before the enemies did. But this Bloodwing Divine Phoenix was fully immersed in Nirvana Fire right then, it was the Fire Emperor. With such a domineering flame, mid-level Mountain Sea Realm holy disciples naturally couldn¡¯t withstand it. Let alone mid-level Mountain Sea Realms, the disciples late-level Mountain Sea Realms were perhaps going to fail outright. This was a divine monster, which had been born and had stood at the top of the food chain, unlike other creatures that had needed to climb the top. ¡°You¡¯ve been hiding quite deep!¡± Zhan Xuming looked at the Red Roar Elephant, smiling ambiguously. If it weren¡¯t for the appearance of the Black Divine and the other races, when this Bloodwing Divine Phoenix broke through to the Fifth-Tier Monster Emperor realm, the situation between humans and demonic monsters would have changed drastically. Ordinary Sun Moon Realm experts simply couldn¡¯t withstand the scorching of the fifth-rank Nirvana Fire. The Red Roar Elephant smiled faintly, offering no explanation. If it weren¡¯t for this three-way battle, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix wouldn¡¯t have appeared at all. But now, for the future of the Boundless Sea, they had to bring out all their trump cards. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix let out a loud Divine Phoenix cry, glanced in Chen Fei¡¯s direction, then flew back into the midst of the demonic monsters, transforming into a handsome human form. ¡°I thought Chen Xiaoyou was already a pleasant surprise at the mid-Fourth- Tier,but I didn¡¯t expect such a variable. Excellent, excellent!¡± Meng Guangning laughed loudly. The more experts like Chen Fei there were, the higher the chances of success at the mid-Fourth-Tier during the three-way battle. This was naturally a cause for celebration. Today¡¯s selection was precisely for this purpose! Su Wenyu and others, along with the Monster Emperors on the Red Roar Elephant¡¯s side, all had smiles on their faces. Now, everything was being prepared for the three-way battle a month later, with everything else seeming less important. ¡°Nirvana Fire!¡± Fei Jiaxing looked at the arena, where the air was still twisting, almost tearing his goatee off. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. It had been rumored that Nirvana Fire possessed the power of rebirth. Within this flame, as long as the gap wasn¡¯t ridiculously large, the Divine Phoenix would always remain unbeatable. And the Divine Phoenix itself was a divine monster. While not invincible among its peers, there were very few that could surpass it. Therefore, among peers, killing a Divine Phoenix became an almost impossible task. The appearance of the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix greatly boosted the morale of the demonic monsters. Although it was all preparation for the life-and-death battle a month later, the current trials were just selections. But once they started fighting, everyone subconsciously wanted to determine superiority. Chen Fei had just decisively defeated the Thunder Dragon Ape, and now the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix had instantly suppressed a disciple of the Sacred Land, leaving both sides at a draw. With other forces already done comparing strengths, the disciples of the Sacred Land now focused their sights on the Monster Kings. Since they had already started fighting, there was no need to hold back anymore. The disciples of the Sacred Land began challenging the divine monster bloodline Monster Kings, and the intensity on the arena seemed to escalate abruptly, filled with roars and howls echoing incessantly. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze remained fixed on the peak Fourth-Rank matches. However, whether among humans or demons, there were relatively few at the peak Fourth-Tier. As the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm eliminated a peak Fourth-Tier Monster King from the arena, the third round of this tier concluded. Moments later, the third round of the late Fourth-Rank tier also finished. Some disciples of the Sacred Land had already mastered their sect¡¯s pinnacle techniques to perfection, reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm without hindrance. As long as their upcoming talents awakened well-matched abilities, the future Sun Moon Realm was within reach. On the side of the demonic monsters, several Monster Kings with exceptionally high bloodline awakenings emerged. Comparatively speaking, they were evenly matched with the humans. By the third round, whether it was the Mountain Sea Realm or the Monster Kings, their respective strengths had become quite clear. This understanding of their strength also slightly relieved the minds of the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors. An hour later, the third round of all four arenas came to an end. Towards the end, on the mid-Fourth-Rank arena, Zhu Xiaowen from the Tianyang Sacred Land almost beat a Monster King, comparable to the Thunder Dragon Ape, to near death with overwhelming dominance. Chen Fei watched the entire match because when Zhu Xiaowen fully activated his techniques, the vitality of the world surged even more than when Chen Fei used the Purple Sky Stellar Technique. Such circumstances only appeared in the late Fourth-Rank and peak Fourth- Rank arenas just now. Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s ability to achieve this clearly indicated that he had already perfected the Tianyang Sacred Land¡¯s Nine Heavens Dust Technique to its utmost. In contrast, Chen Fei¡¯s Purple Sky Stellar Technique was only perfected. In the mid Mountain Sea Realm, reaching perfection with one¡¯s sect¡¯s pinnacle techniques was already quite remarkable. Yet Zhu Xiaowen had gone further, mastering his sect¡¯s pinnacle technique to the highest degree. Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s performance significantly heightened the intensity of the entire selection process. Today, the performances of these Mountain Sea Realms and Monster Kings made those around them realize just how formidable a true genius could be. Even among those at the Fourth-Tier, the difference in abilities could sometimes be vast, to the point where others could decide your life or death directly, while your resistance might not inflict much damage on them. After a one-hour break, the fourth round of matches began. By this round, few contestants remained, and after watching three full rounds, the strengths of the various Mountain Sea Realms and Monster Kings had become quite clear. On several arenas, the top three or even the top four could already be distinguished. For instance, on the mid-Fourth-Rank arena, it was certain that Chen Fei, Zhu Xiaowen, and the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix would occupy these positions. The only suspense left was who would claim the first place. This couldn¡¯t be determined without actual combat, even for those in the Sun Moon Realm or Monster Emperors. In the fourth round, when Chen Fei stepped onto the stage, no one challenged him. Eventually, the Celestial Treasure chose a disciple from the Sacred Land. Chen Fei employed the Seven Star Illumination Technique, harnessing the power of the Eight Divine Palaces, and knocked the Sacred Land disciple off the platform. Even their innate talents were of no use, because not everyone possessed the strength of the Thunder Dragon Ape. Or rather, the Thunder Dragon Ape had the potential to be among the top six in the mid-Fourth-Tier, but it insisted on challenging Chen Fei, leading to its defeat in the third round. On the peak Fourth-Rank arena, after four rounds of competition, the top five were directly determined. After all, there weren¡¯t many at the peak Fourth-Tier, and even fewer were willing to participate in a fight to the death. Thus, within just four rounds, the final list of the top five had already emerged. Three humans and two demons, these five peak Fourth-Rank powers, were now competing for the final rankings. In matters of culture, there is no first place; in matters of military, there is no second place! They probably wouldn¡¯t be satisfied until they determined the true champion. After completing the fourth round, Chen Fei stared intently at the peak Fourth- Rank arena. These five individuals, to a certain extent, represented the pinnacle of the Boundless Sea at the Fourth-Tier. If they could survive the life-and-death battle a month later, the door to the Fifth-Tier could be said to be wide open. But it¡¯s not easy to face life and death against the alien races! Around the central hall, most people were fixated on the peak Fourth-Rank arena, while the other arenas were somewhat neglected. Soon, the fourth round concluded on the other three arenas, while the peak Fourth-Rank arena continued. The strengths of these five peak Fourth-Rank individuals were extremely close. Winning depended more on mastering subtle details, so each match couldn¡¯t be resolved in just a few hundred or even a thousand moves. As the fifth round was about to begin on the other three arenas, the final rankings of the peak Fourth-Rank arena were finally determined. Gu Zhongquan, nearing the end of his lifespan at the pinnacle of the Boundless Sea realm, astonishingly outshone the peak figures of both the Sacred Grounds and the Monster Kings, claiming the top position in the peak Fourth-Rank standings. With his profound realm and a spirit willing to gamble everything, coupled with crucial centuries of honing his mastery over power, he had reached the pinnacle. In the fifth round, the late Fourth-Rank arena also began its final ranking battles. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei approached the mid-Fourth-Rank arena, facing the Sprite Turtle, a Monster King known for its integrated offense and defense, possessing the unparalleled Tyrant Bloodline. Not only did the Sprite Turtle possess immense strength, but its turtle shell could also rebound all attacks. Chen Fei employed the Seven Star Illumination Technique and the Sword Dominates the Galaxy. In three exchanges, Chen Fei not only countered the rebound force from the Sprite Turtle but also refined it completely using the Suppressing Dragon Elephant before delivering a devastating blow directly to the turtle shell of the Sprite Turtle. Unable to withstand such terrifying force, the turtle shell of the Sprite Turtle shattered instantly, and Chen Fei swiftly knocked it out of the arena. Chapter 864 - Chapter 864: You Guys, Attack Together! Chapter 864: You Guys, Attack Together! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s performance had truly startled those Monster Kings on the opposite side. The Sprite Turtle, to a certain extent, had been much more troublesome than the Thunder Dragon Ape because its defense had been incredibly strong. Ordinary attacks against the Sprite Turtle had been like tickling it. Moreover, the Sprite Turtle had been able to rebound attacks. If you couldn¡¯t break through its defense, you had to prepare to be counterattacked by your own strength, combined with the Sprite Turtle¡¯s. After all, the bloodline power under the Tyrant Bloodline hadn¡¯t been a joke. Yet this human, Chen Fei, had forcefully swept the arena, displaying a physique and strength even more monstrous than the demons. Chen Fei had sheathed his Concealment Sword and had left the arena. In a sense, the Sprite Turtle¡¯s attack style had been somewhat similar to Chen Fei¡¯s, especially the rebound attack, which had been almost identical to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. With the same attack pattern, the stronger one had inevitably emerged victorious. Undoubtedly, with so many talents and layered attacks, coupled with the perfected Suppressing Dragon Elephant at the Great Completion Realm, the Sprite Turtle had stood no chance against Chen Fei. It had taken only three moves to shatter the Sprite Turtle¡¯s shell, which had been testament to its extraordinary hardness. Even though the Thunder Dragon Ape¡¯s defense had been strong, it had still almost fallen to the sword light. In the fifth round of the mid-fourth stage, a total of fourteen participants competed, making the matches quick, especially for competitors like Chen Fei and Zhu Xiaowen, who almost swept their opponents off the stage in just a few moves, accelerating the pace of the competition. In the late-fourth stage arena, before the true rankings were decided, the mid-fourth stage arena had already completed the fifth round, leaving seven participants to proceed to the sixth round. The sixth round would determine the rankings, revealing who would lead in the mid-fourth stage arena. The matches in both the late and early stages of the fourth stage were intense, with similar strengths displayed. There were no dominant figures like Chen Fei. As the mid-fourth stage arena began the sixth round to determine rankings, the top five had already been decided in the late stage, consisting of two disciples from the Sacred Land and three Monster Kings. Meanwhile, the early stage was still in the fifth round. In the mid-fourth stage arena, with four Mountain Sea Realm experts and three Monster Kings, the top three positions were unquestionably strong, though the exact order remained unclear. ¡°Do you all see clearly?¡± smiled the Sacred Master Su Wenyu. ¡°I still favor Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. The Nirvana Fire is too dominating. If one can¡¯t defeat Bloodwing Divine Phoenix quickly, they¡¯ll surely lose!¡± murmured Zhan Xuming softly. Against the Nirvana Fire¡¯s scorching, it was difficult to resist in the mid- Fourth-Tier, especially for creatures like the phoenix, where the Nirvana Fire was instinctively wielded and didn¡¯t pose any pressure. This was fundamentally different from those Monster Kings who only had partial Fire Emperor and could only unleash a bit of Nirvana Fire with all their might. Within Nirvana Fire, the Phoenix¡¯s strength was at its peak, making it difficult to defeat, let alone defeat quickly. It had become a paradox. Divine Beasts were such unreasonable existences; there was no concept of fairness. That¡¯s just how they were from birth. ¡°The Nine Heavens Dust Technique could indeed withstand Nirvana Fire for a short time, but defeating Bloodwing Divine Phoenix was indeed too difficult,¡± Pang Changping pondered for a moment, shaking his head. ¡°Chen Junior¡¯s physique was stronger than most Monster Kings, somewhat familiar. I wonder how resistant he was to fire,¡± Meng Guangning recalled Chen Fei¡¯s recent performance. A strong physique meant strong resistance to all defenses, but Bloodwing Divine Phoenix wielded Nirvana Fire, a disproportionate force. ¡°We would know shortly,¡± smiled Zhuo Xiansheng. Before the mid-fourth stage arena, Chen Fei and the other seven participants had stood around. According to the ranking rules, they had continued to compete pairwise, with the winners advancing and the losers facing each other. The last person standing had been the leader. Chen Fei glanced at the other six participants, smiled slightly, and took a step forward onto the arena. At this moment, Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind when he would enter the fray. ¡°Gentlemen, please,¡± Chen Fei nodded respectfully to the other six. ¡°Buzz!¡± Suddenly, the arena barrier flickered slightly, and two figures appeared outside the barrier. Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix exchanged glances, both choosing to challenge Chen Fei simultaneously. Or rather, whether it was Zhu Xiaowen or Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, they both wanted to face the other two opponents one by one. According to the ranking match rules, if Chen Fei fought Zhu Xiaowen first and one of them lost, Bloodwing Divine Phoenix would only be able to challenge the winner. Bloodwing Divine Phoenix didn¡¯t think he would lose, so wouldn¡¯t that mean he could only fight one of them? To become the leader, one had to defeat all competitors. Zhu Xiaowen shared the same determination as Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. Thus, seeing Chen Fei step onto the stage, both immediately chose to confront him. Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix saw determination in each other¡¯s eyes, clearly not intending to back down. ¡°You both seem to think highly of me. In that case, why don¡¯t we settle this in one go?¡± Chen Fei looked at Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, a smile spreading across his face. Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix both furrowed their brows. Were they going to engage in a three-way battle? This would require coordination and quick reactions on the fly. Perhaps just after cooperating with one to strike the other, the roles of friend and foe could instantly switch. Bloodwing Divine Phoenix glanced at Chen Fei, then at Zhu Xiaowen, and suddenly burst into laughter. Were these two humans planning to sandwich it? Humans indeed had many tricks up their sleeves, even at a time like this! ¡°Alright!¡± As Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s voice fell, it charged directly into the arena. Zhu Xiaowen chuckled and followed closely behind. The other two participants showed no fear of the melee. What did Zhu Xiaowen have to fear? Onlookers around them watched in astonishment. They hadn¡¯t expected the first ranking match of the mid-fourth stage arena to turn into a three-way melee for the top three positions. High-level beings like the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Kings in the sky did not intervene. After all, it was just a selection match, and if anything unexpected happened, they could intervene immediately. Chen Fei, Zhu Xiaowen, and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix faced each other, their imposing auras filling the surroundings, yet they hadn¡¯t moved a muscle. ¡°Boom!¡± Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s body suddenly erupted in flames, spreading across the entire arena in the blink of an eye. In Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s mind, it was already certain that Chen Fei and Zhu Xiaowen would team up against it first. Therefore, it immediately enveloped the two humans in its Nirvana Fire. As long as it wasn¡¯ t overwhelmed by their combined attack, victory would inevitably belong to it! Within Nirvana Fire, Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s speed was astonishingly fast. Trying to strike it was no easy task. Zhu Xiaowen narrowed his eyes. The Nine Heavens Dust Technique activated, and the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth suddenly turned gray. In an instant, endless dust obscured Zhu Xiaowen, keeping the Nirvana Fire at bay. Nirvana Fire was Phoenix fire. When Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s Nine Heavens Dust touched the Nirvana Fire, his body instantly turned crimson, then burned through and fell away like glass. However, the layers of Nine Heavens Dust enveloping Zhu Xiaowen were countless, incomprehensible in their depth, akin to the immeasurable height of the nine heavens, far beyond mortal comprehension. The Nine Heavens Dust Technique displayed by Zhu Xiaowen now exuded a unique charm of its own. For the moment, Zhu Xiaowen didn¡¯t need to worry about being burned through. However, as time dragged on, the situation could change. After dispelling the Nine Heavens Dust, Zhu Xiaowen locked eyes with Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. Winning this contest meant not letting Bloodwing Divine Phoenix have its way, or else no one would endure! Just as Zhu Xiaowen was about to charge at Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, a sharp sword intent suddenly landed on him. Zhu Xiaowen was startled and looked at Chen Fei in surprise. In this situation, you¡¯re attacking me first? ¡°Please enlighten me,¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. Majestic sword intent surged into the sky, keeping the Nirvana Fire at bay around him. He invoked the Seven Star Illumination Technique, Sword Dominates the Galaxy, and ignited his divine soul! A layer of ethereal flames floated around Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei didn¡¯t intend for a melee by letting Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix both come down. He aimed to take on both! Since deciding to participate in a life-and-death challenge, hiding his strength was no longer necessary. It was better to display sufficient power and let each Sacred Land spare no effort in supporting him over the next month. Simultaneously defeating Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix would be quite sufficient! As for exposing too much strength? Over the next month, Chen Fei¡¯s power would skyrocket. His current strength would soon become a fleeting memory. And who said defeating Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix required Chen Fei to use all his strength? The Qianyuan Sword, Blood Rebirth, and others like them were completely unnecessary! Indeed, Nirvana Fire was domineering. Chen Fei could feel it burning not only his flesh but also his elemental energy, mental strength, and soul. However, Chen Fei¡¯s vitality and spiritual soul were protected by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, as well as techniques like the Qianyuan Sword, Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Prison Suppression, Adamantine Body, Divine Blessing, Sword Master, and Thunderstorm. These techniques and talents all fortified Chen Fei. In a sense, his defense was stronger than his offense, and much stronger at that! Even the talent of Teleportation could slightly ripple the spatial layers, pushing Nirvana Fire away from his body. With all these defenses, Chen Fei suddenly realized that surviving under Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s Nirvana Fire for an extended period wasn¡¯t as difficult as he had initially thought. As for Nirvana Fire, which ignited the surrounding tens of miles of spiritual energy, preventing opponents from absorbing it, Chen Fei had the Talent of Endless Regeneration, drawing from the void¡¯s spiritual energy as his power source. ¡°Burning my soul? Going all out from the start? Then why bother with a melee earlier?¡± Seeing the ethereal flames burning on Chen Fei¡¯s body, now directly confronting Zhu Xiaowen amidst the Nirvana Fire, effectively facing two opponents at once, Su Wenyu¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. ¡°This isn¡¯t going all out. The Divine Blessing Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique can restore soul injuries. When Dream Shadow Master faced enemies, he often burned his soul,¡± Zhu Xiaoming shook his head with a smile. ¡°But with such intense burning, relying solely on Divine Blessing Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique wouldn¡¯t suffice.¡± ¡°There should be other talents related to the soul. His soul shows no signs of weakness,¡± Pang Changping¡¯s eyes gleamed faintly. ¡°So, he requested a melee to take on both of them?¡± Meng Guangning exclaimed in surprise. Chen Fei appeared in front of Zhu Xiaowen and swung his sword. The protective barrier around Zhu Xiaowen trembled slightly, and ripples spread across it from the point where the Hidden Yuan Sword struck. ¡°Boom!¡± The next moment, the protective barrier shattered instantly, revealing Zhu Xiaowen behind it. The surrounding Nirvana Fire was swept away by this violent force, creating a vacuum zone several dozen meters in radius. In his current state, Chen Fei could slay late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts with a single sword stroke¡ªeach strike a kill! Zhu Xiaowen was formidable, and his Perfect Nine Heavens Dust Technique was powerful too, but he couldn¡¯t achieve a one-strike kill against a late-stage Mountain Sea Realm opponent. Far away, Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Chen Fei had just charged at Zhu Xiaowen amidst the Nirvana Fire, and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix still had some doubts. As Chen Fei¡¯s sword fell, Bloodwing Divine Phoenix suddenly understood his intention¡ªhe aimed to take on both opponents alone, not engage in a melee. Chen Fei gazed at Zhu Xiaowen and struck again. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Boom!¡± The remaining dust shield shattered in an instant, along with Zhu Xiaowen who stood behind it, both eliminated. However, several miles away, Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s figure reappeared¡ªit was a dust substitute! Chen Fei smiled faintly, then turned to look at Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. ¡°Now, we can begin in earnest!¡± Chapter 865 - Chapter 865: Shattering the Void with One Sword Chapter 865: Shattering the Void with One Sword Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Surrounding the central hall, both humans and mythical monsters gazed in astonishment at Chen Fei on the platform. They all understood Chen Fei1 s intention now¡ªhe meant to take on both of them! The three-way melee just now had already been surprising enough. Many had thoughts similar to the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, assuming the two humans would join forces first to drive the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix off the platform. After all, the Nirvana Fire was too extraordinary. It was possible that facing it alone might not be enough to defeat the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. But now, Chen Fei¡¯s actions completely overturned their previous speculations. It was such audacity, such arrogance. In the hearts of many, this wasn¡¯t just audacity anymore. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix looked at Chen Fei, then glanced at Zhu Xiaowen beside him, and then charged straight toward Chen Fei. As for the Nirvana Fire on Zhu Xiaowen, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix didn¡¯t remove it. Although at the moment Chen Fei¡¯s behavior seemed extremely arrogant, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix had no trust in Zhu Xiaowen either. Humans were always full of cunning schemes. Perhaps this was their plot¡ªto suddenly attack while he was unprepared? One must never let down their guard! However, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix chose to attack Chen Fei first not for any other reason but because Chen Fei¡¯s words had angered it. As a phoenix, proud and chief among birds, how could it tolerate a human being so arrogant in its presence! Within the Nirvana Fire, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix seemed to teleport instantaneously. With a swift movement, it appeared right in front of Chen Fei, its sharp phoenix claw slashing towards his head. The claw shimmered with golden flames, condensing the Nirvana Fire to unleash a terrifying tearing and burning power. If the Nirvana Fire engulfing the arena just now was merely casually displayed by the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, this claw strike was when the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix truly got serious. For the opponents just now, whether they were from the Mountain Sea Realm or other Monster Kings of the same level, ordinary Nirvana Fire was already sufficient. The light flickered between Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows. What was originally an unpredictable claw strike suddenly became clear in trajectory. The condensed Nirvana Fire on the phoenix claw seemed capable of burning through one¡¯s eyes just by looking at it. This wasn¡¯t an illusion. Under the Mountain Sea Realm, daring to stare directly at this condensed Nirvana Fire would ignite one¡¯s mind directly. Stepping forward, Chen Fei¡¯s immense power drove the Concealment Sword, slashing down on the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s claw. ¡°Boom!¡± The Nirvana Fire on the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s claw exploded in an instant, spreading terrifying power in all directions around Chen Fei. The temperature soared, as if it would burn through the entire space. ¡°Squawk!¡± The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix emitted a painful cry, its body involuntarily thrown backwards to prevent Chen Fei from pursuing. In order to avoid further confrontation, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix directly merged into the Nirvana Fire. The next moment, it reappeared several miles away. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix lowered its head to inspect its right claw, the front half already a bloody mess, even its phoenix bones shattered. The surrounding Nirvana Fire surged, swiftly healing the wounds on the phoenix¡¯s claw. Raising its head to look at Chen Fei, the anger in its eyes had dissipated, replaced by a sense of wariness. Despite unwillingness to admit it, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix understood deep down that this human indeed possessed the capability to threaten its life. Its Nirvana Fire wielded power that could chill even those in the mid or late stages of the Fourth Rank. Yet against this human, it was utterly ineffective in the short term. Earlier, its claw had shattered, but the condensed Nirvana Fire splashed out was enough to cause chaos. Yet the opponent had directly faced this blow head- on, emerging completely unscathed! The onlookers were shaken, especially the monsters, whose reactions were more pronounced. Because this was the first time the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix had retreated and been injured after revealing its Nirvana Fire. Although the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s claw quickly recovered to its original state, an injury was still an injury. That Chen Fei, despite his arrogance, indeed possessed strength that was unbelievably formidable. ¡°This is your last chance. If we don¡¯t join forces now, I won¡¯t show any mercy.¡± Chen Fei swung the Concealment Sword, the illusory flames burning on his body directly forcing back the surrounding Nirvana Fire by several meters. Chen Fei had indeed shown mercy. Otherwise, according to normal tactics, after one strike, he would have pursued to convert the advantage into a true victory. Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. It had been a long time since anyone had spoken to him like this since he joined the Tianyang Sacred Land. He was the true pride of the Tianyang Sacred Land. Even the current Sacred One of Tianyang, in terms of talent, was not superior to him. The Sacred One had merely started cultivating several decades earlier. Truly, at the same level, Zhu Xiaowen feared no one! ¡°Human, you are too arrogant. If you wish to leave this arena, I will grant your wish!¡± The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix emitted a sharp cry, and the Nirvana Fire on the arena suddenly surged, shimmering with threads of golden light. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix glanced at Zhu Xiaowen not far away, pondered for a moment, and then placed a mental mark. The surrounding Nirvana Fire automatically avoided Zhu Xiaowen. First, they would knock that arrogant human off the platform. As for the other human, they would deal with him later. ¡°Come!¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly, extending his palm and beckoning with his finger towards the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix and Zhu Xiaowen. ¡°Hum!¡± The space on the platform rippled as the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix heightened the power of the Nirvana Fire to its utmost limit. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix transformed into a darting arrow, charging straight towards Chen Fei. The surrounding Nirvana Fire closely followed. In the blink of an eye, a phoenix several times larger appeared on the platform, pecking at Chen Fei. ¡°Seal!¡± Zhu Xiaowen shouted, his hands forming rapid seals. The illusion of a divine mountain appeared above Chen Fei, instantly pressing down with terrifying force. It was rumored that every world, every plane, was supported by a divine mountain. This mountain¡¯s height and breadth were unfathomable. Chen Fei felt his body grow heavy, ripples forming layer upon layer beneath his feet. Every movement now required several times more effort than usual just to budge. The Nine Heavens Dust Technique at the Great Completion stage, how could it be underestimated! If it were any other mid-stage Fourth Rank, they probably wouldn¡¯t even be able to move right now. ¡°You¡¯ve been careless!¡± In mid-air, Su Wenyu shook his head as he watched Chen Fei being besieged. Both the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix and Zhu Xiaowen were among the top existences in the mid-stage Fourth Rank. Now, forcing them to besiege him had completely changed the situation. ¡°Young man, a bit of arrogance is normal,¡± Meng Guangning chuckled softly. Losing wasn¡¯t a big deal either. Meng Guangning believed that in the next month, Chen Fei¡¯s strength would definitely make tremendous strides forward. Moreover, even if he couldn¡¯t take on both at the same time now, Zhan Xuming felt Chen Fei could handle one of them. ¡°Chen Fei, you¡¯ve underestimated others a bit,¡± Pang Changping murmured softly. On the platform, Chen Fei faced the approaching true form of the phoenix, a faint smile always on his face. Within his body, the talents of Prison Suppression, Adamantine Body, and the sword shadows of Sword Dominates the Galaxy were emitting dazzling light. Constantly immersed in the Nirvana Fire, he was constantly refining power for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant could refine all attacks, including the Nirvana Fire. As long as Chen Fei could bear it, he would refine as much as was thrown at him. At this moment, Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s use of the power of the divine mountain to suppress Chen Fei only brought him even greater strength. Chen Fei had been stacking defenses to this extent for too long; no one had pushed his defensive limits. Even now, he was far from reaching his maximum capacity under pressure. But this power, combined with Chen Fei¡¯s own combat prowess, could erupt with terrifying force. ¡°Swoosh!¡± Chen Fei wielded the Concealment Sword, and the surrounding space, thick like solidified substance, couldn¡¯t hinder his movements. Even so, the more it resisted, the greater the rebounding force, which only made the power within Chen Fei more formidable. Several miles away, Zhu Xiaowen watched the slightly trembling illusion of the divine mountain, his expression shifting. What kind of power was this? Just swinging his sword nearly shattered the illusion of the divine mountain. Zhu Xiaowen turned to look at the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, suddenly feeling an ominous premonition. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix condensed its true phoenix form and had already arrived in front of Chen Fei, then swooped down. ¡°Hum!¡± The entire arena trembled as the Concealment Sword and the true phoenix form collided. There was a momentary pause at the point of impact, followed by inward indentation. A pitch-black crack appeared at the intersection, growing larger and evolving into a black hole. The surrounding Mountain Sea Realm and Monster Kings looked on in astonishment at the black hole. Had they shattered the space itself? During the most intense moments on the Fourth Rank Peak arena earlier, the space had been torn apart. But that was at the Fourth Rank Peak! The individuals and Monster Kings on this current arena were only at the mid-stage of the Fourth Rank, still far from reaching the peak. In mid-air, even the eyes of those at the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperor levels gleamed faintly. They hadn¡¯t anticipated such destructive power. ¡°Boom!¡± A deafening explosion finally resounded. The black hole vanished, but a massive crack had appeared from the head of the true phoenix form, extending backward. In an instant, the crack spread throughout the entire true phoenix form. ¡°Boom!¡± Another tremendous roar echoed out. The true phoenix form directly disintegrated, terrifying Nirvana Fire sweeping in all directions. However, as it surged towards Chen Fei, it was repelled by an even stronger force. Chen Fei¡¯s brow flickered with a faint light. The next moment, he appeared three miles away, slashing his sword into empty space. At that very moment, the figure of the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix reappeared. However, compared to before, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s aura was much weaker. Though not dead, it was severely injured. If not for the mystical true phoenix form, any other mid-stage or even late-stage Monster King would have been reduced to nothing by now. But now, if Chen Fei were to strike the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix again, even with its powerful phoenix bloodline, it would be swept off the platform. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The divine monster Phoenix was rare to encounter at the same level, but it was not invincible. Moreover, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix had reverted to its ancestral phoenix bloodline. While it was a true phoenix, there was no doubt about that, there were differences compared to those born in a true phoenix nest. ¡°Boom!¡± A resounding explosion shook the surroundings. The Nine Heavens Dust Shield appeared in front of the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, blocking Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike. Chapter 866 - Chapter 866: King Chapter 866: King Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In that moment, Chen Fei¡¯s sword shattered the Nine Heavens Dust Shield directly. Seizing this brief gap, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix took the opportunity to flee into the Nirvana Fire and did not reappear. In the flames, the Phoenix¡¯s true body could dissipate into nothingness. Each Nirvana Fire could be its true form or not. Or rather, on the entire arena, every Nirvana Fire was now the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. If the Phoenix didn¡¯t wish to emerge now, it could remain within the Nirvana Fire indefinitely. Moreover, by burning the world¡¯s spiritual energy within the Nirvana Fire, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix was rapidly recovering its injuries. A faint light flickered at Chen Fei¡¯s brow, unable to discern where the Phoenix¡¯s true body was. However, even with the Nirvana Fire, it would still take some time for the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix to recover from its injuries just now. This time was enough for Chen Fei to first eliminate Zhu Xiaowen. Turning his head towards Zhu Xiaowen, Chen Fei intensified the sword intent pressing down on him, causing Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s mind to freeze involuntarily. He actually caused a crack in the void, this lunatic! Zhu Xiaowen cursed inwardly as the Nine Heavens Dust Technique circulated. Countless layers of Dust-Free surrounded him, even the illusion of the Divine Mountain appeared around Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s body. From the previous clash between Chen Fei and the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, Zhu Xiaowen realized that he alone truly couldn¡¯t match Chen Fei. Even when he joined forces with the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix just now, they were completely defeated by the opponent. Continuing to confront head-on would definitely be futile. However, conceding directly would be too shameful. If Zhu Xiaowen were alone at this moment, admitting defeat would be acceptable because there would be no other option. But now with the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, if neither of them could win, the situation would be truly embarrassing. Zhu Xiaowen looked at Chen Fei not far away, who was still immersed in the Nirvana Fire, which surely consumed a significant amount of energy. There was also the Seven Star Illumination Technique, the talent fusion technique, and the soul burning technique, all of which required the expenditure of the practitioner¡¯s vitality and spirit. Therefore, to win this contest, Zhu Xiaowen only needed to prolong the fight until Chen Fei exhausted himself completely. ¡°The art of leveraging strength from others is truly ingenious.¡± Zhan Xuming suddenly remarked from mid-air. ¡°There are many such techniques, but Chen Junior¡¯s defense is excessively strong, which allows him to assimilate so much power for his own use,¡± murmured Meng Guangning softly. In various major sects, there were many inheritances like leveraging external strength. However, if your own strength wasn¡¯t sufficient, before you could utilize borrowed power, you might end up bursting yourself. Su Wenyu¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he suddenly thought of a technique. Suppressing Dragon Elephant! It resembled the state Chen Fei was demonstrating at the moment. However, Su Wenyu had personally inspected the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique before and found it decent, but it didn¡¯t possess such extraordinary power. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s defense displayed was indeed outrageously strong. It seemed more like he was granted immense natural talent. On the arena, Chen Fei observed Zhu Xiaowen layering countless Nine Heavens Dust Shields. He moved subtly, arriving in front of Zhu Xiaowen and directly slashed with his sword. ¡°Boom!¡± With unstoppable force, the power from the Concealment Sword first tore open a gap in the illusion of the Divine Mountain, then systematically shattered each layer of Nine Heavens Dust Shield within. In the end, only a few thin layers of Nine Heavens Dust Shield remained around Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s body. Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s face turned somewhat pale. This was a technique forcefully broken, causing his body to suffer backlash. Seeing Chen Fei raise his sword again, Zhu Xiaowen quickly retreated while continuously repairing the Nine Heavens Dust Shield around his body. However, Chen Fei seemed to stick to Zhu Xiaowen like glue, shadowing his every move. The power condensed on the Concealment Sword caused Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s soul to tremble violently, as if one more strike would shatter his entire body. Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s pupils contracted slightly, astonished at the exaggerated nature of the attack. Due to his cultivation level, he couldn¡¯t fully unleash the complete profundity of the Nine Heavens Dust Technique. Among peers of the same level, no one should have been able to break through such an attack! ¡°Roar!¡± A sharp phoenix cry echoed loudly as the Nirvana Fire spread across the arena suddenly contracted. The figure of the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix appeared above Chen Fei, while all the Nirvana Fires gathered around him, then began to spin wildly. The Nirvana Fire condensed into threads, not only sharply increasing in temperature but also in its cutting edge, as if it could slice this space into several pieces. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s injuries were far from healed; the time was too short, leaving no room for it to recover and then deal with Chen Fei. If delayed any longer, Zhu Xiaowen would be swept off the arena. ¡°This little phoenix is gambling that its attack can surpass Chen Junior¡¯s defense!¡± Meng Guangning¡¯s expression shifted slightly, then he chuckled softly. With the saying ¡°onlookers see the clearest,¡± coupled with their high cultivation realm, Meng Guangning and others could discern Chen Fei¡¯s technique -becoming stronger when faced with strong opponents. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix and Zhu Xiaowen were deeply embroiled in the battle, where the situation changed in an instant, making it hard to see clearly. Nevertheless, even in such circumstances, they instinctively felt that their attacks might have been borrowed by Chen Fei. When your attack is borrowed, to win the contest, either your attack must surpass the limit of the opponent¡¯s borrowing capacity, or you must passively defend, not allowing the opponent to borrow any strength, enduring until the end to see who collapses first. Initially, Zhu Xiaowen had intended to use the second method, exhausting Chen Fei until he ran out of energy. However, Chen Fei¡¯s recent sword strike shattered Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s illusion. The intensity of this attack surpassed the limit of the Nine Heavens Dust Shield, unable to withstand more than a few strikes. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix also saw this and thus chose the first method: giving it all, using stronger power to break through the opponent¡¯s defense. ¡°Depart!¡± Zhu Xiaowen took a deep breath, faint illusory flames appearing on his body. Zhu Xiaowen also burned his soul and used a secret technique from the Nine Heavens Dust Technique. The Dust vanished from Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s body, quietly blending into the Nirvana Fire. The intangible Nirvana Fire suddenly gained a substantial texture, with its contained power increasing dramatically in an instant. Within the fiery whirlwind, Chen Fei¡¯s skin began to redden, exuding a peculiar force that attempted to draw out moisture from within his body. This was the power of the Nine Heavens Dust Technique, capable of dehydrating opponents. At a lower level, opponents might disintegrate before even being attacked. However, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique cultivated by Chen Fei infused deep into his blood, where every drop contained his essence, far from being easily drained away. Chen Fei¡¯s hair whipped back, and the aura emanating from him grew increasingly intense. Slowly raising the Concealment Sword, Chen Fei, while Zhu Xiaowen and the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix sought to breach his defense, also wanted to test the extent of his own defense. At the peak of the Great Completion stage, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique; the Perfection stage of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique; and in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, the six connected Divine Palaces formed the foundation of his defensive prowess, which was already extraordinary. Built upon this foundation, his innate talent added sixfold with Prison Suppression, fourfold with Adamantine Body, and his Sword Master talent naturally providing defensive capabilities. While his proficiency in Thunderstorm talent was not high, it provided inherent resistance to thunder and heat. The Sword Master talent, Sword Dominates the Galaxy, continued to add sixty percent to his defense. Burning his soul meant Chen Fei was unleashing everything¡ªstrength, speed, and defense¡ªall at once. With all these factors combined, even Chen Fei himself felt he was no longer human. To break through Chen Fei¡¯s current defense, you would need someone at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, and even then, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t retaliate. Otherwise, in a mutual attack scenario, even if Gu Zhongquan, at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, were to come, killing Chen Fei would be out of the question; at most, he would be slightly inferior. ¡± Something¡¯ snot right here!¡± Zhu Xiaowen watched Chen Fei in the storm, his aura growing stronger and stronger, causing him to feel alarmed, glancing involuntarily at the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. The expression on the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix also changed slightly. Where did this monster come from? Why was it more resilient than his Phoenix bloodline? It didn¡¯t make sense! ¡°Is this your final move?¡± Chen Fei looked up at the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix and Zhu Xiaowen. His innate talents, Prison Suppression and Adamantine Body, had reached their limits. Even the defense boost from Sword Dominates the Galaxy was now shining brightly. But at this point, it was already the limit. ¡°You¡­¡± The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix was naturally proud. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, it was about to speak when it saw the Concealment Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand descending. The fiery tornado swirling around Chen Fei instantly shattered. In the eyes of the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix and Zhu Xiaowen, it seemed as if the heavens and earth collapsed in an instant, and endless darkness engulfed them. ¡°Hum!¡± A black void crack extended from under the Concealment Sword, stretching all the way to the edge of the arena, ultimately blocked by the power of Celestial Treasure. There was no earth-shattering explosion, only the lingering sword mark that shattered the void, lingering in the air above the arena for a long time. Gu Zhongquan and others who were already on the list watched this scene in astonishment. For them, performing such a move would probably be quite difficult. At the peak of the Fourth Stage, tearing through the void is not an easy feat in itself. Only the most outstanding among them could achieve such a feat. The power of Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike was even more violent than the void rift created earlier when he clashed with the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. Chen Fei was only in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. If he grew to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, what could he become? At the moment the Concealment Sword fell, both the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix and Zhu Xiaowen were instantly teleported out of the arena by Zhan Xuming. Staring blankly at the sword mark, both the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix and Zhu Xiaowen wore a hint of desolation in their expressions. They had lost, and it was an unequivocal defeat. They couldn¡¯t withstand that strike, and not being able to meant potential death. The Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperor¡¯s eyes were fixed on Chen Fei, unable to help but show smiles on their faces involuntarily. With such power, in a life-and-death duel, the mid-stage of the Fourth Stage had almost assuredly tipped the scales heavily in favor. And with still a month left, in full cooperation, how much more could Chen Fei grow! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only On the arena, Chen Fei sheathed his sword, and the void sword mark gradually dissipated. He gestured respectfully to those around him and then exited the arena. Returning to Zhao Ruizheng and the others, everyone¡¯s gaze toward Chen Fei was now filled with profound reverence. This was absolute strength, leading to absolute authority. Chen Fei, looking across the vast Boundless Sea, deservedly stood as the undisputed king of the mid-stage of the Fourth Stage! Chapter 867 - Chapter 867: Seven Sacred Land’s Cultivation Techniques Chapter 867: Seven Sacred Land¡¯s Cultivation Techniques Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Two hours later, all arena competitions had ended, and the final rankings appeared. If anyone had objections, they could challenge the top five in each realm. There were challengers, but in the end, the rankings did not change. This single-victory advancement system had its flaws, but those who made it to the end certainly had their own strengths. ¡°Alright, the selection for the life-and-death decisions is concluded here. You may disperse.¡± floated Zhan Xuming in mid-air, addressing the people below in the central hall in a soft voice. Everyone respectfully bowed to the several masters of the Sun Moon Realms, then subsequently flew away from the central hall. As for what happened next, it could be said that it was no longer their concern. The future of the Boundless Sea would depend on the top twenty on the list and their performance in the life-and-death decision a month later. Zhao Ruizheng and others waved to Chen Fei and flew towards the direction of Thousand Geese City. ¡°For the next month, you would all be staying in the central hall. During this period, we would spare no effort in enhancing your combat abilities!¡± Zhan Xuming turned to look at Gu Zhongquan and others, nodding slightly before proceeding to fly forwards. The Monster Emperor Chiho Elephant and Zhan Xuming would accompany these Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings in a mentor-like role. A quarter of an hour later, Zhan Xuming and Chiho Elephant, along with twenty Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings, appeared in a secret chamber. ¡°This is the Enlightenment Chamber. Regardless of the cultivation method, you can quickly enter a state of comprehension, even achieving sudden enlightenment,¡± Zhan Xuming introduced to everyone. Chen Fei immediately noticed a large boulder at the center of the Enlightenment Chamber. A profound and mysterious aura emanated from it. Even before starting their cultivation, various insights and inspirations about cultivation methods involuntarily surfaced in their minds. The strength of the Mountain Sea Realm depended greatly on their comprehension of cultivation methods. Why was Zhu Xiaowen so strong? It was because, in the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, he had already perfected the Nine Heavens Dust Technique. For Monster Kings, cultivation involved inherent information within their bloodlines, which was also a form of cultivation method tailored specifically for the Monster race. ¡°In the bag are Fairy Sound Grass. If you encounter a bottleneck in your cultivation method, you can consume it directly. Remember, whether human or monster, this grass can only be used once in a lifetime,¡± Zhan Xuming cautioned. Zhan Xuming waved his hand, and several Qiankun bags floated towards everyone. Chen Fei instinctively caught one and probed inside. It contained a jade box holding a spiritual herb. Fairy Sound Grass. Chen Fei had only seen it in ancient texts; it wasn¡¯t even listed on the exchange board at the Mission Hall. The effects of Fairy Sound Grass were direct and formidable, enhancing comprehension several times over. Moreover, whether in the early or peak stages of the Fourth Rank, its effect remained unchanged, unaffected by the cultivator¡¯s level. In addition to Fairy Sound Grass, the Qiankun bag also contained dozens of Thousand Soul Pills that could enhance spiritual power. Since the life-and-death decision a month later was categorized by realm, cultivation level could no longer be improved. However, strengthening mental and spiritual power was still possible. For Fourth Rank cultivators, these enhancements were crucial to their combat prowess. ¡°Next, each of you come to me in order, and I¡¯ll offer you cultivation advice. If you have any needs, feel free to ask,¡± Zhan Xuming said with a smile. ¡°Monster race, come to me,¡± Chiho Elephant¡¯s deep voice resonated. All the resources provided by the Sacred Lands and the Monster race were solely for the upcoming life-and-death decision a month later. Just the Fairy Sound Grass and Thousand Soul Pills alone were priceless treasures. Zhan Xuming and Chiho Elephant each entered separate chambers. Starting from the early Fourth Rank, the Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings sought out Zhan Xuming and Chiho Elephant respectively. Chen Fei arrived at the center of the Enlightenment Chamber, curiously observing the massive stone before him. The stone wasn¡¯t a single piece but composed of multiple fragments. Chen Fei could sense faint traces of different cultivation methods on each fragment. ¡°Several Sacred Lands pooled together?¡± Chen Fei discerned various sect-specific cultivation methods on some of the Enlightenment Stones. During the earlier selection matches, Chen Fei had gained a rough understanding of the cultivation methods of each Sacred Land. ¡°This kind of power accelerates comprehension like the Myriad Clone, but without its drawbacks,¡± Chen Fei noted. As people around him began their cultivation, Chen Fei could feel the energy within these Enlightenment Stones gradually dissipating. Pooling resources from several Sacred Lands was evidently necessary. These Enlightenment Stones were extremely precious even to the Sacred Lands, and they wouldn¡¯t have been brought out if not for the upcoming life-and-death decision. Within the Sacred Lands, many strong individuals emerged. Besides the innate talents of the disciples, these external items played a significant role. This ensured that every generation of the Sacred Lands produced formidable individuals, even seeing the birth of Sun Moon Realm experts each generation. After observing for a moment, Chen Fei noticed that although these Enlightenment Stones were absorbing natural energy, their recovery rate was very slow. Without Chen Fei¡¯s keen perception, one might think these stones were only depleting and not replenishing. There was no record of these Enlightenment Stones in the ancient texts, and it was unknown where the Sacred Lands had obtained them from. Rubbing his chin, Chen Fei happened to see Zhu Xiaowen emerging from Zhan Xuming¡¯s chamber. Chen Fei stopped studying the Enlightenment Stones and walked over. Inside the chamber, Zhan Xuming sat cross-legged on a cushion. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, a smile appeared on his face, and he gestured for Chen Fei to sit. ¡°What do you need?¡± Zhan Xuming asked with a smile once Chen Fei was seated. This selection process had been Chen Fei¡¯s biggest gain, undoubtedly, along with Gu Zhongquan and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. But none of these were as stunning as Chen Fei¡¯s performance. ¡°All the sect-specific techniques from the Seven Great Sacred Lands!¡± Chen Fei looked at Zhan Xuming and after a moment¡¯s thought, spoke up. ¡°All the sect-specific techniques from all the Sacred Lands?¡± Zhan Xuming couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback by this request, something he hadn¡¯t anticipated beforehand. Zhan Xuming furrowed his brow slightly. If Chen Fei had just asked for the complete Stellar Divine Technique from the Stellar Sacred Land, he would have immediately provided it. After all, Chen Fei had already cultivated half of the Stellar Divine Technique, and integrating the remaining half would undoubtedly enhance his abilities significantly. But asking for all the sect-specific techniques from every Sacred Land was different. It wasn¡¯t that Zhan Xuming was unwilling to provide them, nor that the other Sacred Lands would refuse. It was simply that there was only one month left until the life-and-death decision. Even if Chen Fei had access to all the sect-specific techniques from every Sacred Land, how much could he truly learn in such a short time? Could he end up spreading himself too thin and missing the optimal period for strengthening his abilities? One month was indeed short, especially in terms of cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm. For the future of the Boundless Sea, any mistake during the life-and-death decision was absolutely unacceptable. ¡°Would it be too much? How about I give you the Stellar Divine Technique and another Sacred Land¡¯s sect-specific technique for you to compare and analyze?¡± Zhan Xuming pondered for a moment. ¡°I have the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. Sacred Master, you don¡¯t need to worry about me. Mastering the supreme techniques of the Seven Sacred Lands will allow me to enhance my strength even more.¡± Upon hearing that Zhan Xuming didn¡¯t outright refuse but instead proposed a negotiation, a smile crept onto Chen Fei¡¯s face. This was precisely why Chen Fei had exerted almost all his effort on the arena before. If he had only aimed to secure the top spot in the mid-Fourth Rank, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have needed to challenge both Zhu Xiaowen and Bloodwing Divine Phoenix simultaneously. One-on-one, it would have been easier for him. But Chen Fei needed the sect-specific techniques from all Seven Great Sacred Lands to completely integrate them into a new form, surpassing even the sect-specific techniques of the Sacred Lands. To achieve this goal, Chen Fei needed to monsterstrate sufficient value. Whether facing two opponents at once or sweeping through them, with such strength and talent, any request from the Sacred Lands had to be carefully considered. Because those in the Sun Moon Realm understood that many prodigies couldn¡¯t be judged by conventional standards. ¡°I understand you have the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, but it does have its drawbacks,¡± Zhan Xuming frowned. The Dream Shadow Master of that year was arguably the foremost figure under the Sun Moon Realm. Unfortunately, such a gifted individual ultimately couldn¡¯t break through to the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°I will focus on mastering the Stellar Divine Technique while concurrently studying the techniques of other Sacred Lands. This will allow me to further enhance my strength,¡± Chen Fei said solemnly. If not for this opportunity, let alone the sect-specific techniques of the Seven Great Sacred Lands, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t even have a chance to learn the complete Stellar Divine Technique. Zhan Xuming looked at Chen Fei¡¯s determined gaze and couldn¡¯t help but ponder. He then communicated with the other Sun Moon Realm experts through profound treasures. After a moment, Zhan Xuming looked back at Chen Fei and said, ¡°Your request has been agreed upon by all the Sacred Masters. I hope you understand what you are undertaking!¡± ¡°Thank you for your kindness, Sacred Master!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes brightened, bowing respectfully to Zhan Xuming. Zhan Xuming shook his head slightly. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei¡¯s exaggerated performance on the arena, even tearing through spatial rifts, such a request would not have gained his agreement, let alone approval from other Sun Moon Realm experts. ¡°Besides the sect-specific techniques, what else do you need?¡± Zhan Xuming continued. ¡°Myriad Bamboo, the more, the better!¡± Chen Fei grinned broadly. An hour later, Chen Fei sat cross-legged on a cushion, surrounded by nineteen other Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings. The spacing between everyone was considerable, ensuring no mutual disturbance. The cushion Chen Fei sat on was an extraordinary treasure that, coupled with the Enlightenment Stones, allowed him to enter the state of comprehending techniques almost instantly. However, these details were trivial compared to the fact that Chen Fei now held seven jade slips in his hands, each containing the sect-specific techniques of the seven Sacred Lands. Of course, Chen Fei had also sworn an oath that these sect-specific techniques would only be studied by himself and not disseminated to others. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei had no intention of sharing them anyway. Yet, once he integrated these techniques together, they would become his own, vastly surpassing the individual sect-specific techniques of each Sacred Land. In addition to the jade slips, at Chen Fei¡¯s feet lay a multitude of Myriad Bamboo, totaling thirteen hundred stalks. This quantity was approaching the number of Myriad Clones used by the Dream Shadow Master in his prime. If Chen Fei had gathered these on his own, considering one stalk of Myriad Bamboo cost six thousand high-grade elemental stones, the total value of these bamboos would amount to seven hundred and eighty million high-grade elemental stones. This figure left Chen Fei himself astonished. Chapter 868 - Chapter 868: Unprecedented Chapter 868: Unprecedented Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Arrogance and the essence of a Sacred Land, this was it. Chen Fei sold a top-grade spiritual treasure for 7.8 million top-grade elemental stones and earned about 100,000 top-grade elemental stones. It took killing more than seventy late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators to do so. Certainly, there were more late-stage cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm than this number, but not many dared to offend Chen Fei. Moreover, reaching such an endless and relentless situation, there were even fewer. Of course, among the top-grade spiritual treasures of the late-stage Mountain Sea Realm, there were also top-grade elemental stones and some spiritual materials and elixirs that could be sold for elemental stones. However, dozens of late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators were still needed to fill such gaps. Killing a peak-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator could earn a lot, but if the top-grade spiritual treasure couldn¡¯t be sold, no shop would dare to take it. In the Boundless Sea, which peak-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator wasn¡¯t well-known? With such karma, ordinary shops wouldn¡¯t dare to intervene. Even shops backed by Sacred Lands wouldn¡¯t want to stir up such troubles, as handling the aftermath would be too troublesome. The key point was that nowadays Chen Fei couldn¡¯t even kill a peak-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. Originally, there could have been more Myriad Bamboo, but most of it was used by the Sacred Land to refine the Soul Calling Altar. The Myriad Bamboo that had been refined couldn¡¯t be used by Chen Fei to refine into Myriad clones anymore. However, having those 1,300 pieces of Myriad Bamboo already greatly exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s needs. Because of the cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm, those Myriad clones couldn¡¯t help at all and could only be used in the Mountain Sea Realm. Myriad Bamboo was just a fourth-grade superior spiritual material, and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was only a technique for the Mountain Sea Realm. If you wanted to use a fourth-grade spiritual material to aid in the cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm, if it really had such an effect, Myriad Bamboo wouldn¡¯t have been priced as it was then, or you wouldn¡¯t have been able to find it on the market at all. Therefore, hoarding more Myriad Bamboo didn¡¯t hold much significance for Chen Fei. ¡°I need a large quantity for refining, so I should first enhance the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to accelerate the process!¡± Sharpening the knife didn¡¯t delay the cutting of firewood; once the fundamental Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was cultivated to perfection, the speed of the subsequent refining increased. For other cultivators in the Mountain Sea Realm and Monster Kings, one month¡¯s time was too rushed, but for Chen Fei, as long as he had enough Myriad Bamboo, one month¡¯s time was more than sufficient. Chen Fei began by extracting the 45 Myriad clones he had stored earlier, and started to practice the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, burning each clone to its limit. After burning one Myriad clone, Chen Fei would practice with the interface panel until its proficiency grew, indicating that errors were corrected, then he would burn another Myriad clone. After five hours had passed, all 45 Myriad clones were consumed, and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique broke through to perfection, advancing a considerable distance within this state. The power of the dream realm became more agile, and at the same time, the nourishment of the soul by the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique became significantly apparent. This allowed Chen Fei to burn his own soul more intensely without fear of injury. Taking a deep breath as he looked at the 1,300 Myriad Bamboos spread across the ground, Chen Fei picked up one and separated fragments of his soul to begin refining a Myriad clone. Occasionally, cultivators at the Mountain Sea Realm and Monster Kings around would glance at Chen Fei. They already knew that Chen Fei was practicing the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, harboring a hint of envy. But this technique inherently required certain qualities; if one lacked them, no amount of insistence would make it possible to practice. Meanwhile, they also began to understand how Chen Fei had come by such extraordinary strength. It was reminiscent of the Dream Shadow Master who had swept through all fourth-grade cultivators thousands of years ago, utterly unreasonable in his dominance. With the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique perfected, the speed of refining Myriad clones had significantly increased. Previously, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been in a hurry to enhance the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique because the proficiency at the Mastery Realm was sufficient for him. Simply put, there weren¡¯t that many Myriad Bamboos available. The slow pace of refining didn¡¯t affect him much as there were only a few dozen to work with back and forth. Now, needing to refine over a thousand, efficiency was crucial. A day later, a hundred Myriad clones lay before Chen Fei. He began burning the clones, continuing to enhance the proficiency of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. Outside the secret chamber, the gazes of several Sun Moon Realm cultivators swept over figures like Gu Zhongquan before inevitably falling upon Chen Fei. ¡°So, this is how the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique is practiced?¡± Su Wenyu asked curiously. ¡°In the records, it indeed appears so. Chen Fei is the first person since the Dream Shadow Master to resonate so well with the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique,¡± Meng Guangning said with a smile. Back when the Dream Shadow Cave was unearthed, some disciples from Sacred Lands did attempt the trials. At that time, the Dream Shadow Stones hadn¡¯t yet turned rebellious, but the trial results weren¡¯t favorable either, and no one obtained the inheritance of the Dream Shadow Master. From this, you can see how demanding this technique is for practitioners. It¡¯s not a matter of whether your talent is suitable or not; it¡¯s about having to resonate with a certain characteristic. ¡°Have all the Black Divine loyalists in the city been cleared out?¡± Zhuo Xiansheng withdrew his gaze from the secret chamber and looked at Zhan Xuming. ¡°Some of them are deeply hidden. When we conducted the selection that day, we intended to flush them out, but ultimately, we found nothing unusual,¡± Zhan Xuming shook his head. Compared to other tribes, the Black Divine faction was highly likely to cause trouble at the last moment. With the last purge, the remaining Black Divine faction members had gone deeper into hiding. Now, they could only ensure that none of the top twenty on the list had any ties to the Black Divine faction. ¡°For this month, they¡¯ll all be here, so there¡¯s no need to worry about anything,¡± Pang Changping said with a smile. It was precisely because of concerns about the Black Divine¡¯s potential for disruption that all Mountain Sea Realm cultivators and Monster Kings were gathered together to directly practice until the critical moment of life and death. The other Sun Moon Realm cultivators nodded, briefly observing the practice of the Mountain Sea Realm cultivators and Monster Kings in the secret chamber before dispersing. Chen Fei, sensing something, glanced up at the secret chamber¡¯s surroundings before continuing to burn Myriad clones. Three hours later, Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the cushion. Insights continuously emerged in his mind, and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique on the interface panel finally began to advance. The Enlightenment Stones truly worked wonders; practicing here, Chen Fei gained far more insights than usual. Even correcting the errors and omissions in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique at this moment was faster than usual. ¡°Hum!¡± As the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique reached the state of Great Completion, Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly. A radiance flowed through his soul, giving him a profound sense of clarity. Inside the Divine Palace, the innate divine favor resonated with this radiance, causing Chen Fei¡¯s soul to exude vigorous vitality. Chen Fei opened his eyes, gazing down at his fingertips where the power of the dream realm was swirling. Dream Realm Simulation! With the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique reaching perfection, not only did its ability to repair and shelter the soul further enhance, but it also awakened a new characteristic. That is the ability to comprehend and simulate techniques within dreams. Moreover, these dreams can be remarkably lifelike, and their duration can be controlled as long as the soul can endure it. This is quite remarkable because it allows practitioners of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to reduce their reliance on Myriad clones to some extent. However, like Myriad clones, this Dream Realm Simulation has a drawback, or rather, a more severe drawback compared to Myriad clones. The crux of the issue lies in whether the techniques comprehended in the dream are accurate or not, which is difficult to determine. After all, despite the realistic simulation within the dream, it is still just a dream with inherent limitations. Myriad clones, on the other hand, are comprehended in the real world. Glancing at the more than a thousand Myriad Bamboos beside him, Chen Fei considered how this new feature of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique might have helped him previously. If insights derived from the simulation are incorrect, they can be corrected using the interface panel. However, considering the time needed for correction, it may not necessarily be faster than conventional comprehension. But it was still a path to follow. However, with so many Myriad Bamboos now at hand, why did he need the Dream Realm Simulation? It was better to just burn the Myriad Bamboos directly. The question remained whether this Dream Realm Simulation ability would still be useful in the future Sun Moon Realm. Trying to make Mountain Sea Realm techniques beneficial to the Sun Moon Realm was probably beyond his current capabilities. Unless he obtained a more powerful dream technique in the future or some treasure related to dreams. Chen Fei quietly ran the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique several times until his body fully adapted, then he began to refine Myriad clones with all his might. Even with the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique perfected, it had definitely taken more than a few days to refine over a thousand Myriad clones. It had been suddenly so wealthy like this, it had been a bit hard to get used to! Five days had passed in a flash. As Chen Fei had placed the last Myriad clone on the ground, he couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief. Finally, all the Myriad clones had been refined. It had been fortunate that he had chosen the innate divine Divine Blessing. Otherwise, continuously dividing his soul over a thousand times, even if it had been just soul fragments, the self-repairing power of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique alone wouldn¡¯t have been enough to complete the task. When the Myriad clones hadn¡¯t been refined yet, Chen Fei¡¯s own soul was on the verge of collapse. Chen Fei swept his right hand, activating all the Myriad clones. As he sensed each Myriad clone operating normally, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but nod slightly. Without rushing to burn the Myriad clones to enhance the talent Thunderstorm or the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, Chen Fei first took out seven jade slips recording the Sacred Land¡¯s sect-establishing techniques and began reading from the Stellar Divine Technique. This took over several hours. The complete Stellar Divine Technique gradually integrated into the Purple Sky Stellar Technique. The proficiency of the already perfected Purple Sky Stellar Technique began to slightly regress, returning to the level of 80% proficiency in the Mastery Realm. This indicated that the Purple Sky Stellar Technique had indeed been enhanced, but the degree of enhancement was not very significant. It also confirmed that the previous Purple Sky Stellar Technique had indeed reached the level of the Sacred Land¡¯s sect-establishing techniques. Chen Fei set down the jade slip of the Stellar Divine Technique and picked up the second jade slip, which contained the Nine Heavens Dust Shield of the Tianyang Sacred Land. Two hours passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered, then he set down the jade slip and picked up the sect-establishing technique of the Qingyan Sacred Land. In the blink of an eye, a day had passed, and Chen Fei had finished reading all seven jade slips. Chen Fei half-closed his eyes, and the sect-establishing techniques of each Sacred Land continued to revolve in his sea of consciousness. ¡°Fuse!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only On the interface panel, the seven techniques approached each other and slowly fused together. ¡°New technique discovered, Nine Heavens Stellar Technique!¡± A completely new set of techniques appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Taking the previous Purple Sky Stellar Technique as its foundation and incorporating the essence of other sect-establishing legacies, a new technique had been created. It was a peerless masterpiece standing at the pinnacle of Mountain Sea Realm techniques! Chapter 869 - Chapter 869: Peak of the Mountain Sea Realm Chapter 869: Peak of the Mountain Sea Realm Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Unfortunately, the Sacred Land didn¡¯t provide any cultivation methods for the Sun Moon Realm!¡± Chen Fei looked at the newly appeared Nine Heavens Stellar Technique on the panel with some regret. Whether it was the half-set sect-defending technique exchanged in the Task Hall, or the complete set of techniques now given, they all focused solely on the Mountain Sea Realm. Of course, the methods to break through to the Sun Moon Realm and the seven sect-defending techniques were provided in full detail, which was fair. But there was nothing about cultivation in the Sun Moon Realm. Perhaps in the eyes of the Saints, even if the Sun Moon Realm techniques were given to the Mountain Sea Realm, those practitioners couldn¡¯t really cultivate them anyway, so whether they were given or not didn¡¯t make much of a difference. ¡°If I can win in this life-and-death decision, maybe I can request some Sun Moon Realm techniques then.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. Asking Zhan Xuming for Sun Moon Realm techniques now would definitely be refused. The focus of this month¡¯s training was crucial: enhancing combat effectiveness. Chen Fei¡¯s previous request for all sect-defending techniques from the Sacred Lands was already somewhat excessive; after all, the differences between them were minimal, and mastering one was sufficient. As a result, Chen Fei demanded everything. Although the major Sacred Lands eventually agreed, asking for Sun Moon Realm techniques was completely unreasonable. ¡°I don¡¯t need to rush for Sun Moon Realm techniques now. I¡¯ll prepare for the life-and-death decision in a month. Winning will naturally bring many things.¡± Chen Fei looked at the newly appeared Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, slowly comprehending its method of cultivation. The proficiency of the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique had now dropped to the level of initial mastery. This meant that compared to the previous Purple Sky Stellar Technique, it had improved by a whole level. This technique was extremely dominant, tailored entirely to Chen Fei¡¯s wishes and his own circumstances. Others could practice it, but the difficulty was immense, and once practiced to a certain degree, it became unsustainable. Because if one fully unleashed the power of the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, the first to be unable to withstand it would be the practitioner themselves. After a moment, Chen Fei opened his eyes, picked up a Myriad Clone beside him, and after some thought, began by igniting his innate talent, the Thunderstorm. Currently, Chen Fei only possessed the innate talent Thunderstorm and the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, which was not yet fully perfected. A day later, a thunderous vibration emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Opening his eyes, Chen Fei saw a flash of purple light, signaling that Thunderstorm had finally reached Great Completion. The Nine Heavens Stellar Technique automatically activated, complementing Thunderstorm. Its proficiency began to slowly increase. An hour later, the operation of the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique gradually stabilized, and its proficiency no longer increased. Chen Fei glanced at it and noticed that the proficiency of the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique had increased by nearly twenty percent within the mastery level, showing significant improvement. With Thunderstorm reaching Great Completion, not only did it greatly enhance thunder-based techniques, but it also increased resistance against dark and malevolent forces in various aspects. Those close to Chen Fei glanced at him, then closed their eyes again. They could feel Chen Fei¡¯s strength had once again improved. With the assistance of the Enlightenment Stone, those in the Mountain Sea Realm and the Monster King here had shown very noticeable improvements in their strength recently. Even at the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, one could learn some secret techniques to patch up their weaknesses. Or one could directly learn an entire set of Sacred Land techniques to elevate all aspects to their utmost. However, noticeable transformations like Chen Fei¡¯s were indeed rare. The key was that Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess was already extraordinary even when he was in the mid-fourth stage. In such circumstances, the rapid improvements were hard to fathom. Even with the assistance of Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique and the Myriad Clones, once one¡¯s strength reached a certain point, no matter how many techniques one learned, it wouldn¡¯t significantly enhance their strength. Just like Dream Shadow Master, who, once reaching a certain level of strength, gradually stagnated. Learning more techniques didn¡¯t change that. Reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm and surpassing into the Sun Moon Realm was also impractical because each realm had its inherent limits. Without special circumstances, breaking through these limits was exceedingly difficult. It might be simpler instead to ascend to a new realm. ¡°Simplify Nine Heavens Stellar Technique!¡± ¡°Simplifying Nine Heavens Stellar Technique¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Nine Heavens Stellar Technique ¡ª Purple Sky Stellar Technique!¡± In the high-grade elemental stones within the Concealment Sword, only a hundred or so remained in an instant. This simplification directly consumed thousands of high-grade elemental stones from Chen Fei, making it the most costly technique to simplify. However, these were trivial matters. Chen Fei truly had no shortage of high-grade elemental stones, as he could simply ask Zhan Xuming for more when needed. The Sacred Land had already provided Enlightenment Stones and sect-defending techniques; a few high-grade elemental stones were hardly anything at all. In Chen Fei¡¯s palm, one of his Myriad Clones began to burn. Profound insights emerged within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. As he looked at the ashes of the Myriad Clones scattered around, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face. Enhancing the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique required astonishing proficiency, but Chen Fei¡¯s Myriad Clones were currently abundant enough to withstand such consumption. One after another, the Myriad Clones turned to ashes, with Chen Fei occasionally making corrections midway through, then continuing to burn them. After a day had passed, the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique had reached perfection. A golden-purple light shimmered around Chen Fei¡¯s body, enhancing his already exaggerated physical strength to a new level of resilience. The Nine Heavens Stellar Technique demanded extremely high physical prowess. Without the firm foundation of the Great Completion state of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, it was advisable not to practice it at all. Although the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique could enhance physical strength, this enhancement was aggressive and direct, akin to thunder, violent and straightforward. Those whose bodies were not strong enough might not withstand such enhancement and would collapse under the strain. Chen Fei opened his eyes, slowly clenched his fists, and the raging elemental power circulated freely within his body. Even though it hadn¡¯ t erupted yet, the strength was visibly potent. The array patterns between the six divine palaces within his body were now intricate and complete. Previously, when the Purple Sky Stellar Technique reached perfection, the six divine palaces were roughly connected, comparable to the combined force of the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. But now, the connection between Chen Fei¡¯s six divine palaces was no different from those of true late-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. The significant difference between each realm of the Mountain Sea Realm lies in whether the divine palaces can form a united force. A faint smile graced Chen Fei¡¯s face as he picked up the Myriad Clones from the ground and continued burning them to enhance the proficiency of the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique. Three days passed in the silence of the Enlightenment Chamber. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by a frenzy of golden- purple light swirling around his body. At a certain moment, the golden-purple light transformed into intricate patterns that completely merged into Chen Fei¡¯s body. After a moment of silence, Chen Fei¡¯s aura erupted like a volcano, shooting skyward in an instant. However, this surge was immediately contained within a defensive barrier that emanated from beneath every Mountain Sea Realm and Monster King present. This barrier ensured that any disturbance wouldn¡¯t affect others. Slowly opening his eyes, Chen Fei gradually calmed the oscillating aura, allowing it to integrate entirely back into his body. Compared to when the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique reached perfection, the elemental power within Chen Fei¡¯s body now appeared less violent, yet remarkably refined. However, upon closer observation, one could detect an even stronger aura of destruction brewing within. When unleashed, it would undoubtedly be earth-shattering. Standing up, Chen Fei¡¯s body shimmered with the light of nine stars, followed by the apparition of three divine palaces within him. Nine Stars Row! A surge of energy burst forth from within Chen Fei, causing his head to tilt slightly upward. The array patterns within the six divine palaces lit up and swiftly extended towards the three illusory divine palaces that had formed. In the blink of an eye, the six real divine palaces, together with the three illusory ones, seamlessly connected, forming a united force. An astonishing power emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body as the nine divine palaces linked together in full cohesion¡ªthe pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm! The original Nine Stars Row technique of the Stellar Divine Technique naturally lacked this capability. At most, it could add three illusory divine palaces without linking the array patterns. Otherwise, the Stellar Divine Technique would have long been regarded as one of the foremost secrets among many Sacred Land techniques. However, now, relying on the perfected Nine Heavens Stellar Technique of the Stellar Divine Technique, Chen Fei had managed to achieve what seemed almost impossible¡ªa feat akin to a fairy tale. The tremendous power surged wildly within Chen Fei¡¯s body, but he ultimately suppressed and smoothed it all out. With a robust physical strength and sufficient innate talents, coupled with the safeguard of Divine Blessing and Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique against any soul consumption, Chen Fei had everything under control. In the hands of disciples of the Starry Sky Sacred Land, Nine Stars Row was merely a single strike ability, but in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, it underwent a complete transformation, overturning heaven and earth. Of course, within the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, there are also other Sacred Land techniques embedded to connect even the illusory divine palaces together. Sword Dominates the Galaxy! A sword shadow appeared above the nine divine palaces, into which Chen Fei¡¯s seven talents merged completely. Previously, in the perfected state of the Purple Sky Stellar Technique, Sword Dominates the Galaxy could only temporarily incorporate five talents, resulting in a 4.0% increase in attack, a 60% increase in defense, and a 30% boost in attack and movement speed. However, with the new Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, Chen Fei intentionally strengthened the ability to integrate talents. Naturally, other Mountain Sea Realm practitioners did not require such peculiar demands. But with Chen Fei¡¯s abundance of talents, achieving the Great Completion state of the technique and being limited to forming Talent Techniques with only six talents would be wasteful. According to Chen Fei¡¯s own preferences, the final form of the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique could integrate a total of nine talents. Chen Fei had intended to integrate ten talents, but the ultimate limit was set at nine, seemingly predetermined. Even with all his capabilities, he couldn¡¯t break through this limit. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Nevertheless, Chen Fei was quite satisfied with the Talent Technique formed by nine talents, which was far more powerful than one formed by six talents. Talents such as Teleportation, Prison Suppression, Adamantine Body, Sword Mastery, Thunderstorm, Endless Regeneration, and Divine Blessing shimmered brightly within the divine palaces, converging onto the sword shadow. Chen Fei¡¯s already peak Mountain Sea Realm aura surged once more. Waves of fluctuations emanated from him, colliding with the surrounding defensive barriers. Chen Fei closed his eyes, sensing his own condition, a faint smile appearing on his face. His attack increased by 60%, defense by 70%, attack and movement speed by 40%, and recovery by 30%. Chapter 870 - Chapter 870: Instant Thousand Year Chapter 870: Instant Thousand Year Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Compared to the original Sword, which Dominates the Galaxy with its five innate talents, after incorporating Divine Blessing and Thunderstorm, the attack had increased by 20%, defense by 10%, and both attack and movement speed by 10%. Another notable improvement was a thirty percent increase in recovery speed. This recovery speed encompassed spiritual energy and soul, not just soul recovery alone. Chen Fei could feel the power within his body growing stronger, advancing steadily on the path of becoming an extraordinary individual. Still on the verge of reaching the true peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei could now condense three Divine Palaces. When he fully integrated the nine innate talents of the Sword Dominates the Galaxy, the extent of his advancement remained uncertain. Inside the Enlightenment Chamber, many people looked at Chen Fei with a mixture of astonishment and uncertainty in their eyes. Despite a formation concealing Chen Fei¡¯s aura, the extraordinary changes he had just displayed were clear to all. Clearly, Chen Fei¡¯s strength had once again increased significantly, evident from the surging cosmic energy around him. Zhu Xiaowen gazed at Chen Fei, taking a deep breath. Having already mastered the Nine Heavens Dust Technique to the Great Completion, Zhu Xiaowen had spent most of the past month practicing secret methods that enhanced defense and counterattacks in various sacred places. The Nine Heavens Dust Technique integrated offense and defense, but fundamentally, its defense was stronger than its offense by quite a bit. According to several experts at the Sun Moon Realm, since defense was stronger, they intended to further strengthen it while also enhancing counterattacks. This was mainly observed on the arena, where Chen Fei refined Zhu Xiaowen and the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s attacks, cutting through the shattered void with a single sword. If Zhu Xiaowen could absorb attacks and retaliate with a counter-shock, combined with the inherent attack of the Nine Heavens Dust Technique, perhaps he could also shatter the void. Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s talent was undeniable. Having grasped new secret methods, he had made rapid progress day by day. With the help of the Enlightenment Stone, Zhu Xiaowen had felt his tremendous improvement every day. However, it seemed that Chen Fei¡¯s strength had already reached an abnormal level, advancing at an incredibly fast rate. Zhu Xiaowen glanced at the Myriad Bamboo surrounding Chen Fei, his lips twitching slightly, before closing his eyes again to continue his cultivation. How envious! But without the characteristics of the Dream Realm, even with Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s exceptional talent, practicing the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique would have been extremely difficult. Having briefly familiarized himself with the effects of the Nine Star Chain and Sword Dominates the Galaxy, Chen Fei dispersed this special state. Looking at the ground, with nearly a thousand Myriad Clones, it would be somewhat wasteful not to continue cultivating something. Of course, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t burn through and consume all the Myriad Clones either. He needed to keep at least three hundred of them, as he still had three innate talents to comprehend before truly breaking through to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. With just over twenty days left until the Mortal Combat, Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then dispelled the formations around him and headed towards the secret chamber where Zhan Xuming was located. Inside the chamber, no one was present. After entering, Chen Fei sat cross- legged on a cushion and activated a jade stone on the table. Ripples spread out, and in a moment, Zhan Xuming¡¯s figure appeared. ¡°What do you need help with? Oh¡­¡± Zhan Xuming saw Chen Fei and smiled, but suddenly furrowed his brow, looking at Chen Fei with some curiosity. In Zhan Xuming¡¯s perception, Chen Fei¡¯s aura at this moment was quite strange, markedly different from just a few days ago. ¡°I would like a few top-tier manuals on body techniques,¡± Chen Fei said, clasping his hands. The Nine Heavens Stellar Technique mainly focused on cultivating elemental power and combat techniques, and it also included some supplementary body techniques, which were not bad; in fact, they were excellent. However, specialization mattered. There were some specific body technique inheritances that, if cultivated well, could yield even stronger effects. In the past, Chen Fei had no access to top-tier martial arts inheritances, all of which were held tightly by powerful forces and Sacred Lands, never to be circulated outside. But seizing this opportunity, Chen Fei naturally couldn¡¯t miss the chance to obtain these martial arts manuals. ¡°Body techniques? Of course, we have them.¡± Zhan Xuming nodded, not dwelling on Chen Fei¡¯s changed aura, and continued, ¡°Is there anything else you need?¡± ¡°I also have some research on eye techniques.¡± Chen Fei said with a faint glow in his brow, smiling. ¡°Good!¡± Seeing that Chen Fei had no other requests, Zhan Xuming readily agreed. Matters concerning martial arts were trivial; after all, even the sect¡¯s foundational techniques had been given, so there was no need to hide other manuals. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei left the secret chamber and returned to his original position, now holding several jade slips. Among them were four related to eye techniques and three related to body techniques. Chen Fei picked up the first jade slip, focused his mind, and began to read through its contents. Several dozen miles outside the central hall, a figure concealed within the seams of space stared ahead, his gaze fixed on something. ¡°The entire central hall is formed by profound treasures. Without the power of the fifth rank, it can¡¯t be moved at all. Will this jade stone really have an effect when placed in the Kun position?¡± Ning Mingli lowered his head to glance at the jade stone in his hand, his brow furrowed. Even though he was hidden in a spatial crevice, Ning Mingli felt somewhat uneasy and dared not approach rashly, fearing being discovered by the Sacred Master of the Sacred Land. But this mission had to be completed. After all, it was issued under the command of the mighty Black Divine. Not executing it would be disrespectful to the great Black Divine. ¡°Truly fearless of death.¡± A voice suddenly sounded in Ning Mingli¡¯sear, causing his entire body to tremble. Just as he was about to move, he found himself unable to control his body. From within the spatial crevice, Ning Mingli was forcefully dragged out. ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m not afraid of death, but that I can¡¯t resist.¡± Su Wenyu looked at Ning Mingli under his command and shook his head. Ning Mingli stared wide-eyed at Su Wenyu and the others. Just as he was about to speak, a surge of elemental power pierced through his body. Ning Mingli¡¯s mouth opened wide for a moment, then he lost all signs of life. Su Wenyu ignited a flame that turned Ning Mingli into ashes. There was no need to ask anymore, and there was nothing to ask either, so they simply killed him. In the Mortal Combat, the Six-Ear Alien Race couldn¡¯t cause any disturbances. After all, currently, there was only one person left at the spatial channel. But the Black Divine was different. Even within the Sacred City, there were those who pledged allegiance to him. Despite these allies being reluctant to approach the central hall, under the Black Divine¡¯s command, they were compelled to act. Recently, there had been two Sun Moon Realm guardians stationed outside the central hall every day. Although the central hall was formed by profound treasures and generally disregarded ordinary attacks, as a precaution, Sun Moon Realm experts were stationed there. After all, there were many unpredictable methods at the Black Divine¡¯s disposal. This was also why, immediately after the selection competition ended, the top twenty from the rankings were directly ushered into the central hall. There was no room left for the Black Divine to exploit. Meanwhile, experts from several major Sacred Lands and the Monster Emperors were scouring the Boundless Sea, searching everywhere for the Black Divine¡¯s whereabouts. Their goal this time wasn¡¯t to kill the Black Divine but to disrupt the demonic creatures he was currently summoning. Within a month, the Black Divine needed to summon demonic creatures from four different realms to participate in the Mortal Combat. This task was extremely difficult, to say the least. With the Black Divine¡¯s current abilities, he had to give it his all to succeed. Once disrupted, there might not be enough time to recover. However, the Black Divine¡¯s whereabouts were heavily concealed, and currently, his location where he was forging his demonic creatures had not been discovered. As days passed by leisurely, there was only half a month left until the Mortal Combat. Inside a cultivation chamber in the central hall, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, transforming into hundreds of figures positioned throughout the chamber. Then, these figures all disappeared, leaving only Chen Fei¡¯s original self in the center. Chen Fei¡¯s original body technique, Thousand Illusions Sky Travel, transformed into Extreme Sky Steps after integrating three new martial arts. Looking across the Boundless Sea of space, it appeared seamless and complete, but in reality, it was riddled with spatial crevices. Extreme Sky Steps didn¡¯t involve slipping into spatial crevices but rather stepping on them, gaining extreme speed enhancements. This technique was already very close to teleportation but sometimes proved more effective in combat. Teleportation involved entering a spatial crevice, penetrating space, and instantly appearing elsewhere. However, during the spatial penetration, perception was briefly obscured by space. Although very brief, there was a moment when vulnerability existed. Ordinary individuals couldn¡¯t exploit this flaw to attack you, but true experts could completely take advantage of it to strike you down. Therefore, teleportation was more suitable for use during escape, while Extreme Sky Steps might have slightly slower speed but did not have this drawback. Thus, in combat, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be caught off guard by enemies. Mastering Extreme Sky Steps to perfection cost Chen Fei over fifty thousand Myriad Clones and nearly four hundred thousand high-grade elemental stones. It was a small price to pay! In addition to his body techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Eye had also made significant progress. Back when The Heavenly Daoist traversed the Boundless Sea, he was known for exploring the heights and depths. Unexpectedly, within the Sacred Lands, there existed a legacy of The Heavenly Daoist. Spending nearly a hundred thousand Myriad Clones, Chen Fei perfected his new Heavenly Eye to its peak. Besides its enhanced tracking capabilities, the Heavenly Eye gained a new ability: Instant Thousand Year Previously, when Chen Fei activated the Heavenly Eye, he could slow down an enemy¡¯s movements. Now, with Instant Thousand Year the Heavenly Eye could freeze an enemy¡¯s action in place. Of course, it didn¡¯t literally immobilize them but significantly increased the efficiency of Chen Fei¡¯s own soul operation, multiplying it several times over. Because this ability was tailored to Chen Fei himself, he didn¡¯t need to fear being countered by stronger eye techniques from enemies. The only flaw of Instant Thousand Year was its tremendously high consumption of soul power. However, Chen Fei¡¯s soul recovery speed was exceptionally fast now, which somewhat balanced out this minor drawback of Instant Thousand Year After experimenting with Extreme Sky Steps and Instant Thousand Year, Chen Fei returned to the Enlightenment Chamber. Instead of seeking more martial arts from Zhan Xuming, he began to consume Thousand Soul Pills to fully enhance the strength of his soul. Chen Fei¡¯s soul was already quite strong, but it had not yet reached the peak of the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As the Mortal Combat approached, the atmosphere in the Enlightenment Chamber became increasingly solemn. Victory or death! Faced with death, all living beings would feel fear, including those in the Mountain Sea Realm and the Monster Kings, despite having prepared themselves mentally to some extent from the beginning. In the blink of an eye, half a month quietly passed by. The Mortal Combat officially began! Chapter 871 - Chapter 871: Conquering Chapter 871: Conquering Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Early in the morning, Zhao Ruizheng and others, along with Qu Qingsheng from the Primordial Sword Sect, arrived in front of the central hall. It wasn¡¯t a farewell, but rather joining together at the scene of Mortal Combat. Not only Thousand Geese City, but other factions participating in this judgment also sent people to accompany them. Chen Fei appeared at the entrance of the central hall and exchanged a few words with Qu Qingsheng and the others, then handed a jade box to Qu Qingsheng for safekeeping. Qu Qingsheng carefully accepted it without asking more questions. Chen Fei also gave a similar jade box to his own clone. When it came time for the Mortal Combat, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t dispatch his clone because it wouldn¡¯t serve much purpose. Over the past month, Chen Fei had tried to acquire a technique for his clone, only to find that it had little value even after integration. The original Water Source Separation Shadow Technique that Chen Fei possessed had integrated many other types of techniques, not just those specifically for clones. This patchwork approach had actually removed most of the limitations that hindered his clones, with the only remaining obstacle being Chen Fei¡¯s own soul. His clone¡¯s soul strength could reach up to half of his own, and now with six divine palaces, his clone had also entered the mid-level of the Mountain Sea Realm, exactly four divine palaces. In the two jade boxes were the same contents: some of Chen Fei¡¯s blood. Facing the mid-level of the Fourth Stage in the Mortal Combat, Chen Fei harbored no fear. It was always good to have a backup plan in case of unforeseen circumstances. If any accidents did occur, Chen Fei could rely on this blood for a rebirth through Blood Rebirth. However, his flesh and blood couldn¡¯t stray too far from his main soul. With Qu Qingsheng and his clone both present, this limitation on Blood Rebirth was eliminated. Half an hour later, a beam of light soared into the sky. Everyone, including the Monster Kings led by The Celestial Treasure, flew toward the spatial channel in the southeast region of the Boundless Sea. In the Sacred City, two individuals of the Sun Moon Realm remained behind. The rest of the Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperors would all appear at the scene of the Mortal Combat. On The Celestial Treasure, Chen Fei glanced over at the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix not far away. Some time ago, the Sacred Master Zhan Xuming had come to Chen Fei, asking about his confidence in facing the mid-level of the Fourth Stage in the Mortal Combat. Later, Chen Fei learned that the experts of the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors had plans to push the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix to break through and participate in the Mortal Combat at the late stage of the Fourth Stage. In comparison to other Mountain Sea Realm experts and Monster Kings, the ancestral Blood Winged Phoenix was an absolute powerhouse across all realms. Ensuring the Blood Winged Phoenix broke through to the late stage of the Fourth Tier within a month posed no resource issues, and it didn¡¯t suffer from the instability often seen in similar cases. At the mid-stage of the Fourth Tier, Chen Fei and Zhu Xiaowen were present. Especially Chen Fei, who had originally outshone both Zhu Xiaowen and the Blood Winged Phoenix in direct selection. It could be said that among the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors, their grasp of the mid-stage of the Fourth Tier in the Mortal Combat was the strongest across the four tiers. Winning in the Mortal Combat required overcoming two tiers, and elevating the Blood Winged Phoenix to the late stage of the Fourth Tier effectively boosted the chances at that tier. However, the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors were concerned that this might affect the outcome of the mid-stage of the Fourth Tier. Ultimately, this plan was approved. Attempting to win two tiers in the Mortal Combat was inherently uncertain- without taking risks, the Boundless Sea might ultimately have lost. The key point was that when faced with Zhan Xuming¡¯s question, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t said much but instead, in front of Zhan Xuming, had unleashed a decisive sword strike. This sword strike directly recreated the enduring sword scar from the previous arena. Back then, Chen Fei was able to cut through the shattered void with that scar, a feat clearly noted by Zhan Xuming, who recognized the combined power of Zhu Xiaowen and the Blood Winged Phoenix within it. Now, Chen Fei unexpectedly unleashed such a sword technique alone! Clearly, since arriving at the Enlightenment Hall, Chen Fei¡¯s strength had surged forward without pause. This discovery greatly bolstered the confidence of the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors. Moreover, the Blood Winged Phoenix¡¯s ancestral lineage conferred a tremendous advantage upon the Boundless Sea. Divine beasts like the Blood Winged Phoenix were rare creatures even in higher planes of existence. Other races might not possess such formidable allies. Thus, at this moment, the Blood Winged Phoenix stood among the ranks of the late stage of the Fourth Tier. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, the Blood Winged Phoenix turned its head and glanced at him, nodding slightly in acknowledgment. Chen Fei smiled faintly and nodded back. The previous skirmishes on the arena during selections now seemed trivial in the face of the current Mortal Combat; no one would dwell on them. Return to Nothing Realm, Shadow Island. Thirty-plus figures stood before a spatial passage, their eyes brimming with eager anticipation. To fulfill the Emperor¡¯s decree, win the Mortal Combat, and conquer the Boundless Sea! As long as this task was accomplished, the Emperor would bestow lavish rewards. Deep within Shadow Island, a profound gaze settled upon these thirty-plus figures. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Ahead of the group, She Qianling bellowed lowly, then stepped into the spatial passage. One by one, the thirty-plus figures followed suit, vanishing into Shadow Island. The figure deep within Shadow Island withdrew their gaze. If they could conquer the Boundless Sea plane, certain things would become obtainable. And these things, even for someone of their realm, were exceedingly rare. In the southeast region of the Boundless Sea, inside the spatial passage, She Qianling and the others emerged one by one. The thin spiritual energy of this realm caused everyone to instinctively furrow their brows. Accustomed to the abundant spiritual energy of the Return to Nothing Realm, arriving here suddenly felt stifling, almost suffocating. However, being all of the Fourth Tier or higher, these foreign races gradually adapted after just a moment. ¡°Thank you for your hard work during this time,¡± She Qianling turned to look at She Zijing, his voice solemn. Single-handedly guarding the spatial passage against the Fifth Tier powers of the Boundless Sea, any slight mistake could lead to death. Moreover, to enter the Boundless Sea, She Zijing had deliberately dispersed his origin, suppressing his realm to the mid-stage of the Fifth Tier. Returning to the Return to Nothing Realm afterward would require some time for recovery. ¡°For the Emperor, for Shadow Island!¡± She Zijing¡¯s expression was grave. ¡°Good! The Emperor will take note of this!¡± A smile appeared on She Qianling¡¯s face involuntarily. Be cautious in this Mortal Combat. The people of the Boundless Sea won¡¯t easily give up,¡± She Zijing suddenly whispered. The rules of the Boundless Sea restricted the highest realm to only the mid-stage of the Fifth Tier, but it didn¡¯t mean their cultivation lagged behind. As She Zijing knew, in the past, cultivation in the Boundless Sea could reach the peak of the Fifth Tier. Therefore, in this competition at the Fourth Tier, the Boundless Sea¡¯s heritage was more than sufficient, and they wouldn¡¯t be inferior to other planes. ¡°Don¡¯t worry!¡± She Qianling looked back at the people behind him. Each one here had been carefully selected from Shadow Island, outstanding individuals from various realms. Moreover, for this competition, the Emperor had expended considerable effort ensuring that everyone refined their techniques to the utmost. Various celestial materials and treasures had also been lavishly spent. In this situation, Shadow Island absolutely couldn¡¯t afford to lose! A fallen Black Divine reduced to only Fourth Tier power, along with the natives of the Boundless Sea-how could they withstand the sharp edge of Shadow Island! Half an hour later, a spiritual light flew in from a distance, and it was Zhan Xuming and others rushing from the central hall. Even before they arrived, Chen Fei felt hostile gazes locking onto him from afar. Raising his head, Chen Fei saw dozens of figures standing before the spatial passage. Their appearance was almost identical to the humans of the Boundless Sea, with slight differences in their ears. If their hair were let down, the differences might not even be noticeable. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze. Killing with eyes alone was impossible, and staring each other down at this moment held little meaning. The Celestial Treasure landed thirty miles away from the spatial passage, and both sides faced each other across the void. As Chen Fei and his group settled, another space trembled slightly in a different direction. Soon, black mist billowed out, and twenty-one figures emerged from Chen Fei glanced at these shadows, especially the last one. He tried to see clearly, but there was always a layer of mist obscuring it. The Black Divine! Thousands of years ago, a Sixth Tier or higher powerhouse, now a disruptor in the Boundless Sea¡¯s current situation-this was the first time Chen Fei truly laid eyes on the Black Divine. ¡°Hum!¡± As the three sides converged, the sky began to tremble, and then three beams of light descended, enveloping everyone. A month ago, the Sacred Land had already established the terms of the Mortal Combat by connecting secret techniques with the rules of the Boundless Sea. The rules of the duel were naturally as understood by everyone before. The execution of the final outcome, however, would be driven by the rules of the Boundless Sea. If Chen Fei and his group won two rounds, the Boundless Sea would eject the locked Black Divine into the void, ensuring he could never again enter the Boundless Sea. Unless the Black Divine grew powerful enough in the future to single-handedly destroy the Boundless Sea plane. Simultaneously, the spatial passage of Shadow Island would be sealed, and no one from Shadow Island could enter the Boundless Sea again because their similar aura fragments had already been recorded by the rules of the Boundless Sea. The Sacred Master and the Monster Emperors had no authority over the execution of the results; ultimately, the rules of the Boundless Sea would act as the judge. Both the Black Divine and the Emperor behind Shadow Island had agreed to this treaty, and the rules of the Boundless Sea had already locked onto their spiritual aura. At this moment, the final outcome of this Mortal Combat held true significance. Should the Black Divine emerge victorious in this duel, Shadow Island would withdraw from the Boundless Sea, leaving the Black Divine to hold half of it directly. Subsequently, the complete consumption of the Boundless Sea by the Black Divine would only be a matter of time. If Shadow Island were to prevail, they too would claim half of the Boundless Sea. With the Black Divine departing, eventual occupation of the entire Boundless Sea by Shadow Island would similarly be unavoidable. For the humans and demons of the Boundless Sea, there was no other retreat from this Mortal Combat. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At this moment, a massive light screen rose before the central hall of the Sacred City, providing a clear view of the scene of the Mortal Combat. On the side of the demons, a similar light screen unfolded. This was the capability of The Celestial Treasure, and it was also the intention of the Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperors to ensure that all humans and demons of the Boundless Sea knew the outcome of the battle. Because there was no need for concealment, it was better for everyone to know the final outcome. As members of the Boundless Sea, they had the right to know. ¡°Ding!¡± A buzzing sound reverberated as if echoing in their souls-thus, the Mortal Combat began! Chapter 872 - Chapter 872: You Can Only Die Chapter 872: You Can Only Die Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Qjngyan Sacred Land, in its early stages, saw Shen Huawen subtly adjust his stance, arriving at the central area among the three factions. Here, governed by the rules of the Boundless Sea, a vast domain was established. Contained within, spanning a hundred miles in all directions, it had defined boundaries from which none could escape once inside. Decisions of Mortal Combat were final; one could only exit by perishing within, with no option to surrender¡ªa rule of utmost severity. In pairs they battled; the victor chose the next combatant, either rotating or challenging another faction. Alternatively, they could remain, challenging the third faction directly. Ultimately, the goal was to eliminate all members of the other two factions until none remained. Below the arena, one could concede before entering, but once conceded, they could not participate in any future rounds. Shen Huawen turned to look at the faction of the Black Divine. According to the established rules, they would engage in the first bout. A shadow flickered, and another figure appeared within the arena. The entire body of the shadow dispersed into black mist, which swiftly receded into the figure, revealing its true face. ¡°The Overlord¡¯s Technique? So Qingyan Sacred Land still exists. How fortunate.¡± You Ziyi sized up Shen Huawen with a faint, raspy voice, chuckling softly. You Ziyi¡¯s voice sounded hoarse, and the first word was particularly indistinct, as if he hadn¡¯t spoken in countless years. Shen Huawen frowned slightly at You Ziyi¡¯s words but didn¡¯t reply. He swiftly moved, wielding the Golden Cicada Blade, and appeared before You Ziyi in a single step, slashing down. A sound resembling the chirping of a cicada echoed as the blade swept through, layers of energy swirling and transforming into cicada wings, enveloping You Ziyi directly. Once the cicada wings surrounded You Ziyi, the ensuing attacks would be earth-shattering. ¡°The Overlord¡¯s Technique and Golden Cicada Energy shouldn¡¯t be used like this.¡± You Ziyi shook his head slightly. With a casual step back, he narrowly evaded the encirclement of cicada wings. In the next instant, You Ziyi stepped forward again. In the interval of Shen Huawen¡¯s elemental power circulation, he used his hand as a blade and slashed towards Shen Huawen¡¯s chest. The elemental power covering Shen Huawen¡¯s body was as fragile as a thread, unable to hinder You Ziyi¡¯s blade, easily being split open. In the next moment, Shen Huawen would be gravely injured. ¡°Clang!¡± The clash of metal and iron echoed loudly. At a critical moment, Shen Huawen blocked You Ziyi¡¯s blade with the Golden Cicada Blade, swiftly flipped, and retreated a mile away. You Ziyi made no pursuit, merely smiling as he watched Shen Huawen. In that brief exchange, lightning-fast and fiery, it appeared evenly matched to the untrained eye. Yet, to the discerning, Shen Huawen seemed to have fallen into a disadvantage. ¡°You Ziyi?¡± Outside the arena, Zhuo Xiansheng, the Lord of Qingyan Sacred Land, raised an eyebrow, seeming to recognize the figure in the arena. ¡°Are you a former disciple of Qingyan Sacred Land?¡± asked Zhan Xuming in a low voice. Ever since members of the faction of the Black Divine appeared, all those of the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperor could tell that the Black Divine had once again used their reincarnation secret technique to gather the remnants of the proud souls lost in the Boundless Sea over many years. Just as the Black Divine had previously reincarnated Song Shangke of the Sun Moon Realm. By merging part of themselves into the rules of the Boundless Sea, the Black Divine possessed a unique advantage in gathering these remnants. Although the members of the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperor knew the Black Divine would employ this tactic, they were powerless to stop it. Song Shangke¡¯s remnants¡ªthey had his physical body and could use the Soul Calling Altar to resist, preventing the Black Divine from reincarnating Song Shangke again. However, over the many years in the Boundless Sea, numerous geniuses had risen, each leading their own splendid eras for centuries. There were simply too many of them, and they had no capability to gather every single remnant soul. Without the means, it was impossible. ¡°A disciple who passed away hundreds of years ago had already reached the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm at that time, but failed and perished while attempting to breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm,¡± Zhuo Xiansheng said solemnly. Breaking through from the Mountain Sea Realm to the Sun Moon Realm carried enormous risks; lightly, one could suffer severe injuries or a decline in cultivation. Heavily, it could lead directly to death. Zhan Xuming nodded, watching You Ziyi in the arena. Hundreds of years ago, at the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, what stood before him now was just a composition of remnants. Naturally, its true realm couldn¡¯t possibly match that of years past. Nevertheless, certain things were already deeply imprinted in the soul. Therefore, even though You Ziyi now was only at the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, he was far stronger than the average early-stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioner. In this tripartite Mortal Combat, there was actually another rule: participants were not allowed to dissipate their original sources to suppress their realm and join the battle. Otherwise, if you were originally at the fifth stage but suppressed yourself to the fourth stage, how could other fourth-stage opponents withstand you? And the Black Divine¡¯s current actions, not violating the rules of the planes, indicate they are accepted. Clearly, in the eyes of the dimensional rules, You Ziyi composed of remnants like this is no longer the same person as the peak Mountain Sea Realm You Ziyi from before. ¡°You can¡¯t defeat me. Every move you make, I see it coming before you even lift a finger. Being the first to face me just means you have bad luck!¡± Inside the arena, You Ziyi looked at Shen Huawen earnestly. ¡°Is that so? So I should just surrender to you right now?¡± Shen Huawen slowly swung the Golden Cicada Blade, and tiny cicada wings appeared around him. They served both as defense and, crucially, could cut through opponents freely when needed. ¡°In this Mortal Combat, surrender isn¡¯t an option. I seem to have forgotten that.¡± Shen Huawen remarked, tapping his own head lightly, the smile fading from his face. ¡°In that case, I guess I¡¯ll just have to end you!¡± You Ziyi¡¯s voice dropped as countless cicada wings appeared around him. These wings broke through the resistance of space, allowing You Ziyi to appear in front of Shen Huawen in an instant. You Ziyi raised his right arm and slashed forward through the air. As You Ziyi moved, the cicada wings around him instantly converged, forming a transparent, immense blade that slashed towards Shen Huawen. Shen Huawen let out a low shout as the cicada wings around him moved with his will, slashing towards You Ziyi in retaliation. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous explosion resounded, sending Shen Huawen sliding back several steps, channeling his force, while You Ziyi similarly retreated a few steps. Upon observation, this time both sides seemed evenly matched, neither gaining an advantage. Watching the scene unfold, Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly after a moment. It seemed likely that Shen Huawen would lose. Shen Huawen¡¯s understanding of the Overlord¡¯s Technique and Golden Cicada Energy was actually very profound. With the help of Enlightenment Stones and Fairy Sound Grass, he had already achieved a state of Great Completion. The intense month of intensive training had depleted the Enlightenment Stones to exhaustion, taking who knows how many years to recover, indicating remarkable achievements. Yet, even with all this, facing You Ziyi, who wielded the same techniques, Shen Huawen had unwittingly fallen into his opponent¡¯s rhythm. If in the first exchange You Ziyi had caught Shen Huawen off guard and gained the upper hand, now as the skirmish continued, such factors had been neutralized. Clearly, both sides possessed similar levels of comprehension in their techniques, but when employing identical moves, You Ziyi appeared noticeably more adept and composed. Such natural mastery was deeply engraved in You Ziyi¡¯s soul. Due to his fragmented soul, in some ways, You Ziyi had actually forgotten certain details of his techniques long ago. However, as the battle between the two progressed, those forgotten details were constantly recalled. You Ziyi¡¯s suppression over Shen Huawen became increasingly evident. Natural talent! Some individuals naturally comprehend techniques faster and utilize them better. It¡¯s a gift that others envy but cannot attain. You Ziyi belonged to this category. Chen Fei could see this, and so could the members of the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperor. This was a kind of combat capability where a high level of comprehension in techniques could compensate for many shortcomings, but not all. Especially when facing an opponent who possesses techniques of the same level and similar comprehension, this becomes even more apparent. Fifteen minutes later, as Shen Huawen cleaved through half of You Ziyi¡¯s body, You Ziyi in turn split Shen Huawen¡¯s head with a single slash. ¡°You handle your techniques decently, but not well enough!¡± You Ziyi stepped back, pushing the fractured body aside, and looked at the dying Shen Huawen, continuing: ¡°Not well enough. That¡¯s why you¡¯re going to die!¡± Shen Huawen¡¯s life faded away, and You Ziyi¡¯s gaze deepened. It wasn¡¯t clear whether his words were meant for Shen Huawen to hear or for the him of years past who had failed to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. With Shen Huawen¡¯s death, the momentum on the Boundless Sea side waned, and even those in the central hall of the Sacred City fell silent. The people of Qingyan Sacred Land wore particularly solemn expressions. Despite knowing that in the Mortal Combat someone had to die, witnessing a disciple actually perish on the battlefield was still difficult to accept. As You Ziyi stepped down, another from the Black Divine faction replaced him, while someone from the Shadow Island faction leaped into the arena. The people from Qianyan City couldn¡¯t help but look to Chen Fei. Shen Huawen, such a genius, had died like this. This Mortal Combat was too brutal. Chen Fei was extraordinarily talented, but could he survive this trial? Amidst the concern, chaos ensued! The duel continued, and the identity of the new contestant from the Black Divine¡¯s side was soon recognized. A thousand years ago, Lu Wenbin, a disciple of the Purple Cloud Sacred Land, had also cultivated to the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm and attempted to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. However, he too had ultimately failed, never taking that final step. However, unlike You Ziyi, Lu Wenbin did not perish directly; instead, his cultivation regressed to the late stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Lu Wenbin possessed an extremely resilient temperament. Relying on the foundation of the Purple Cloud Sacred Land, he healed his injuries and forcefully cultivated back to the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm. He even made a second attempt to break through to the Sun Moon Realm! But crossing from the Mountain Sea Realm to the Sun Moon Realm was truly arduous. Despite his efforts, he failed again, and his cultivation regressed to the middle stages of the Mountain Sea Realm. Two failed breakthroughs thoroughly undermined his foundation, making recovery impossible and preventing him from reaching the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm again. Ultimately, Lu Wenbin passed away within the confines of the Purple Cloud Sacred Land. In contrast to You Ziyi¡¯s familiarity with Shen Huawen¡¯s techniques, this figure from the Purple Cloud Sacred Land a thousand years ago naturally would not be familiar with the techniques of Shadow Island. Therefore, both sides could only display their full strength in this confrontation! Chen Fei observed Lu Wenbin for a moment before focusing his attention entirely on the representative from Shadow Island. Upon observing for a while, Chen Fei noticed that the techniques practiced by Shadow Island were vastly different from those cultivated in the Boundless Sea. However, there was one aspect that remained unchanged. That was the use of the natural energy of the heavens and earth, albeit in different methods of manipulation. Just as with the Human Race and the Monster Race, their methods of cultivation were different, and their ways of handling the arcane were completely distinct. When it came down to real combat, it ultimately boiled down to essence, energy, and spirit, unchanging despite all variations. Two hours later, the representative from Shadow Island shattered Lu Wenbin¡¯s body with a single sword strike. Shadow Island emerged victorious! Both the Black Divine faction and Shadow Island turned their gaze towards the Boundless Sea side, where eventually a figure leaped out. Three hours later. With a furious roar from You Ziyi, the body of the Shadow Island representative exploded into a mist of blood, life extinguished! Shadow Island, at the early stage of the fourth tier, wiped out! Boundless Sea, at the early stage of the fourth tier, wiped out! On the side of the Black Divine, only two remained, claiming victory in this round of the early fourth-tier competition! The Black Divine¡¯s eyes glowed red, and black mist violently surged around their body. On the Boundless Sea side, there was profound silence. It wasn¡¯t that they hadn¡¯t had opportunities, but whether it was by a small margin or a significant one, a loss was still a loss! The Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors couldn¡¯t help but turn their gaze towards Chen Fei and the others. ¡°I¡¯ll go first!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Zhu Xiaowen took a deep breath, speaking in a deep voice as if about to leap into the arena. However, before he could move, a hand rested on Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s shoulder, keeping him in place. Zhu Xiaowen looked at Chen Fei with some confusion. The order of appearance had been decided beforehand¡ªZhu Xiaowen was supposed to go first, with Chen Fei as the final act. ¡°Let me handle this!¡± Chen Fei spoke quietly as he leaped onto the stage. Chapter 873 - Chapter 873: One Man Forming an Army Chapter 873: One Man Forming an Army Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhan Xuming and the others had noticed Chen Feixian stepping onto the field, frowning slightly but ultimately not intervening. In a Mortal Combat match, what mattered most was the fundamental strength. Without sufficient strength, no amount of strategic planning would be effective. Especially when the opponent¡¯s strength was unknown, the so-called order of battles became a joke. The Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors couldn¡¯t help but glance towards the Black Divine¡¯s side. In that Mortal Combat match, the side that first won two rounds would be declared the victor. With the Black Divine having won the first round, if they won the current match in the mid-stage of the fourth rank, the subsequent two rounds would be directly concluded. As for the extra rule allowing lower-realm challengers to face those in higher realms, if the Black Divine won the first two rounds, there wouldn¡¯t be any challengers left. Thus, the Black Divine¡¯s advantage had become very significant at that moment. Or rather, the Black Divine¡¯s method of fighting, having been a prodigy reborn from the Boundless Sea for thousands, or even tens of thousands of years, had caught both the Sacred City and the Shadow Island off guard. Remarkable! It was likely that even the Shadow Island hadn¡¯t anticipated that the Black Divine¡¯s tactics would reach such a level. Perhaps at its peak, the Black Divine had been far stronger than the Emperor behind the Shadow Island; otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have had such abilities. However, discussing the past was now meaningless. The most crucial thing was to prevent the Black Divine from winning the second round. On the Shadow Island¡¯s side, She Zijing and the others also kept their eyes fixed on the Black Divine. The best method was to unite with the Boundless Sea side to ambush the Black Divine and prevent it from winning this round. But the rules of the Mortal Combat match required each participant to fight to the death, with no possibility of alliances, as the matches were fought in sequence. It was unthinkable to deliberately die to help the other side, after all. In the end, the result could only depend on their own strength, to strive to defeat each opponent standing in front of them, whether it was the Black Divine or the others. On the Boundless Sea side, with Chen Fei¡¯s entry onto the field, the hearts of all the participants and demons were in their throats. From now on, every battle was crucial and would ultimately determine the fate of the Boundless Sea. Chen Fei stood on the field, sensing the blood in the jade box outside the arena. There was a slight interference, but it did not affect the final blood resurrection. If things became critical, Chen Fei could rely on this to abandon his current body. On the Shadow Island side, a figure flashed and landed in the arena, standing several miles away from Chen Fei, gazing at him from across the void. ¡°Shadow Island, Su Lianyuan!¡± Su Lianyuan held a splitting spear and looked at Chen Fei with a cold expression. A killing aura spread in all directions, as if an army of thousands was arrayed before Chen Fei, ready to charge at him the next moment. ¡°Boundless Sea, Chen Fei!¡± Chen Fei drew his Concealment Sword, and a melodious sword cry echoed, dispelling Su Lianyuan¡¯s killing intent entirely. Chen Fei still wielded the Concealment Sword. The Sacred Land had inquired whether he wanted to exchange it for a more powerful mid-grade spiritual treasure. After some consideration, Chen Fei declined the suggestion. However, Chen Fei did utilize the Sacred Land¡¯s resources to elevate the Concealment Sword to the peak of a mid-grade spiritual treasure. If Chen Fei wished, the sword could be upgraded to a top-grade spiritual treasure immediately. In keeping with its previous characteristics, Chen Fei had only enhanced the sword¡¯s solidity and weight, while forsaking its sharpness and armor-piercing abilities. For Chen Fei, the benefits provided by a mid-grade spiritual treasure were minimal; what mattered more was having a weapon that was sufficiently solid and sturdy. Su Lianyuan, feeling his own aura lightly suppressed, had a deeper chill in his gaze. This was a formidable opponent, or rather, in a Mortal Combat match, there were no easy adversaries. As She Zijing had previously warned She Qianling, even though the highest realm of cultivation in the Boundless Sea could only reach the mid-stage of the fifth rank, it did not mean that cultivators of the fourth rank were weak and easily dealt with. ¡°Kill!¡± Unable to gain the upper hand in terms of aura, Su Lianyuan no longer hesitated. With a roar, he wielded the splitting spear and charged towards Chen Fei. Heaven and Earth¡¯s energy swirled, and behind Su Lianyuan, banners flew, yellow sand stirred, and countless soldiers with blades appeared, following Su Lianyuan in a charge towards Chen Fei. If earlier Su Lianyuan¡¯s aura resembled an army of thousands, now, with his techniques, the energy of Heaven and Earth had truly manifested into countless soldiers, launching a full-scale assault. Chen Fei watched Su Lianyuan and then glanced at the soldiers behind him. Each soldier had a minimum strength of the second realm, or the Aperture Tempering realm. Among them, some were at the third realm, and there were even soldiers at the peak of the third realm. These soldiers were not scattered like loose sand but were organized into military formations, drawing more Heaven and Earth¡¯s energy to enhance their power. In the blink of an eye, it was as if a grand force of Heaven and Earth was pressing down on Chen Fei. Su Lianyuan did not immediately reach Chen Fei; instead, he advanced step by step, with each step causing ripples and summoning more soldiers behind him. The longer the delay, the greater Su Lianyuan¡¯s advantage would become, until the strength of the soldiers behind him exceeded the limit his soul could bear. However, due to the formation of the soldiers, the actual pressure Su Lianyuan had to endure was much less than it appeared. On the Boundless Sea side, everyone watching was on edge, whether present at the scene or in the central hall. Chen Fei had demonstrated extraordinary strength during the selection trials, but now, Su Lianyuan¡¯s overwhelming aura, as if intending to engulf the very heavens and earth, was also strikingly formidable. Zhu Xiaowen couldn¡¯t help but clench his fists. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t stepped onto the field first, he would be the one facing Su Lianyuan at this moment. Zhu Xiaowen questioned himself¡ªfacing such an onslaught, the only option would be to forcefully break through. He would use the Nine Heavens Dust Technique to set up layers of defense, gradually clearing out the soldiers. Avoiding the attack was not an option, as it would only strengthen Su Lianyuan¡¯s momentum and lead to more soldiers appearing. Instead, counterattacking the formation was the way to recover some of the disadvantage! Zhu Xiaowen looked at Su Lianyuan and then at Chen Fei, wondering what Chen Fei would do. Chen Fei looked at the army charging towards him, his expression unchanged. The Concealment Sword was raised, and the Heaven and Earth¡¯s energy that Su Lianyuan had drawn away was swiftly drawn back towards Chen Fei as he moved. In terms of control over Heaven and Earth¡¯s energy, the perfected Nine Heavens Stellar Technique would not be inferior to any fourth-realm technique, and it even surpassed them by far. Nine stars shone on Chen Fei¡¯s body, and three Divine Palaces appeared. The formations among the first six palaces instantly connected the three Divine Palaces together. The pinnacle power of the Mountain Sea Realm! ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple spread from Chen Fei, and the immense, desolate energy flowed freely within him. Chen Fei slightly lifted his eyelids, gazing at Su Lianyuan. In the next moment, he used the Extreme Heaven Technique, stepping into spatial rifts, and appeared before Su Lianyuan in an instant. ¡°Formation!¡± Su Lianyuan sensed Chen Fei¡¯s arrival and, with a low growl, the soldiers behind him instantly moved to surround him. At the same time, they enclosed Chen Fei within the military formation. A military formation was the best way to overcome a larger force with a smaller one, or to win against a stronger opponent. By unifying everyone into a single force, even incoming attacks could be distributed and absorbed. Su Lianyuan¡¯s personal army not only had immense power but also provided excellent protection for himself. Su Lianyuan could appear anywhere within the formation, without needing to face his opponent directly, while his attacks could still reach the enemy through the soldiers. Chen Fei¡¯s counterattack seemed to have directly fallen into a trap. ¡°Boom!¡± The shockwaves of force spread in layers, and Chen Fei, at the center, was violently tossed and distorted by the turbulent Heaven and Earth¡¯s energy. On the Boundless Sea side, many people instinctively leaned forward, as if this would help them see more clearly. As the fluctuation of Heaven and Earth¡¯s energy slightly subsided, everyone finally discerned the situation. The Concealment Sword was held in front of Chen Fei, with a purple-golden aura enveloping him. The combined attacks from the surrounding soldiers struck the aura but did not make any impact. Su Lianyuan¡¯s splitting spear, embedded in the Concealment Sword, could not shift the sword even slightly. Su Lianyuan¡¯s pupils flickered. Although this attack was not at its peak due to the number of soldiers not being maximal and was not his strongest attack, he had never seen anyone receive such a strike so effortlessly at his level. He had not encountered such an opponent on Shadow Island, and it should not have happened on the Boundless Sea either! Chen Fei slightly raised his head and looked at Su Lianyuan. The fundamental defense formed by the Great Completion Suppressing Dragon Elephant and the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique was astonishingly formidable. Under the Nine Stars Row state, Su Lianyuan¡¯s attack did not even trigger the innate Prison Suppression or the Adamantine Body, as Chen Fei¡¯s fundamental defense completely absorbed the strike. Retreat! Feeling Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Su Lianyuan¡¯s heart chilled. Without any hesitation, he blended into the throng of soldiers. One man becoming an army, invincible in attack and equally unmatched in defense! This was Su Lianyuan¡¯s confidence. A faint light flickered at Chen Fei¡¯s forehead¡ªInstant Thousand Year! At that moment, in Chen Fei¡¯s view, Su Lianyuan¡¯s form was frozen mid-air. Not only Su Lianyuan but also the surrounding Heaven and Earth¡¯s energy was similarly suspended. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes shifted slightly, and everything around him came into clear view. Whether it was the flow of the military formation among the soldiers, the permeation of energy from the soldiers, or Su Lianyuan¡¯s intended movement, it all appeared distinctly before Chen Fei. Knowing oneself and one¡¯s enemy leads to a hundred battles without peril! ¡°Bang!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei stepped forward, and the world began to spin again. The spot where Chen Fei¡¯s foot landed made a muffled sound. Before the ripples could spread, Chen Fei¡¯s Concealment Sword had already thrust forward. ¡°Shh!¡± A ring of spatial folds appeared around the sword¡¯s edge, and the next moment, the void shattered, extending straight towards Su Lianyuan. Su Lianyuan, who had long been concealed among the soldiers, felt the power of the sword and widened his eyes slightly. Chapter 874 - Chapter 874: Fight to the Death Chapter 874: Fight to the Death Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Su Lianyuan tried to evade, but found it was already too late. With this strike, it felt as if all possible retreat options had been seen through by the opponent. Retreating would only put him at a disadvantage, as there wouldn¡¯t even be enough time to defend. Realizing this, Su Lianyuan positioned the Splitting Lance in front of him, while all his armored soldiers surged forward to shield him from the blow. The blade of the Concealment Sword cut through the soldiers as if piercing through foam, offering no resistance whatsoever. ¡°Boom!¡± The space around Su Lianyuan trembled slightly, as if the entire area was about to shatter into nothingness. Su Lianyuan stared at Chen Fei with disbelief. His mouth moved as if to speak, but no words came out. In the next moment, Su Lianyuan¡¯s hands, holding the Splitting Lance, exploded into a cloud of blood. Not only his hands, but a colossal force extended upwards from there, tearing apart Su Lianyuan¡¯s skin, flesh, and even bones along the way. Su Lianyuan¡¯s body shuddered slightly, involuntarily taking a step back before exploding into blood mist. The Myriad Clones surrounding Chen Fei instantly froze, and a gust of wind swept through, turning them to ashes. Chen Fei sheathed his sword, and the cracks in the space ahead were filled by the surrounding heavenly essence, gradually calming down. One strike, and a mid-stage Fourth Rank from the Shadow Island was instantly slain. There was no need for Nine Stars Row, innate skills, or burning divine souls. Chen Fei¡¯s current foundation was so solid that it should not appear in a mid-stage Fourth Rank. ¡°Excellent!¡± On the side of the Boundless Sea, intense cheers erupted. The suppressed emotions from the previous defeat in the early Fourth Rank stage exploded forth. Even the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors couldn¡¯t help but smile. Chen Fei¡¯s performance in this battle was exhilarating. Su Lianyuan of the same rank was unable to withstand even a single strike from Chen Fei. Su Lianyuan was definitely not weak. The aura of war was so formidable that even Zhu Xiaowen from the Boundless Sea¡¯s mid-stage Fourth Rank wouldn¡¯t dare claim certainty of victory. Let alone being defeated by a single strike. In front of the central hall of the Sacred City, cheers soared to the skies. Although it was just one victory, Chen Fei¡¯s displayed momentum gave everyone hope for the mid-stage Fourth Rank fight. The Mortal Combat battle not only determined the fate of the contestants but also concerned the future of the entire Boundless Sea. On the Shadow Island side, She Qianling and others looked grave. Losing one person was nothing, but the power Chen Fei displayed was too overwhelming! If it weren¡¯t for the Boundless Sea¡¯s rules remaining unchanged, they might even suspect that Zhan Xuming and others were cheating. ¡°She Qiu, do you have confidence against him?¡± She Qianling turned to one person beside him. The She surname is the largest in the Shadow Island; only true direct descendants or exceptionally talented individuals could hold this surname. She Qiu didn¡¯t speak, staring at Chen Fei on the field, recalling the sword strike Chen Fei had just executed. ¡°He is strong, but I will kill him!¡± She Qiu said resolutely. ¡°Good!¡± She Qianling¡¯s face involuntarily showed a smile. No matter whether She Qiu¡¯s confidence was genuine or not, maintaining the spirit was the most important thing. If one believes they cannot win even before the battle starts, they will inevitably fail. On the field, Chen Fei noticed Zhan Xuming and others signaling for him to take a break and let someone else take his place. Although Chen Fei had only used one strike, they clearly saw the state of Nine Stars Row. This technique in the Stellar Divine Technique is a forbidden technique, and disciples of the Stellar Sacred Land could only use it once. Any more would result in backlash. Chen Fei smiled slightly, waved his hand, and turned to the Black Divine¡¯s side. The heavenly essence within a hundred miles surged towards Chen Fei, maintaining the Nine Stars Row. Yes, Chen Fei had not even dissipated the Nine Stars Row state. With the Great Completion Realm¡¯s Nine Heavens Stellar Technique absorbing the heavenly essence, the process was already incredibly fast, combined with the endless innate ability, drawing essence from the void. In terms of spiritual power, Chen Fei was not lacking at all. As for the physical strain of Nine Stars Row, it posed no pressure at all to Chen Fei now. Even the consumption of divine soul was managed by innate Divine Blessing and the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. Thus, simply maintaining the Nine Stars Row was like being in a normal state for Chen Fei, with no burden at all. The Black Divine¡¯s crimson eyes watched Chen Fei as a figure leaped onto the field, revealing a face behind the black mist. ¡°Nine Stars Row, it¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen someone use this secret art!¡± Gu Jijiang¡¯s slightly pale face calmly looked at Chen Fei, with the corner of his mouth slowly curling up. ¡°Are you a disciple of the Stellar Sacred Land?¡± Chen Fei, sensing Gu Jijiang¡¯s aura, couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°A thousand years, and I wonder if anyone in the sect still remembers me, Gu Jijiang!¡± A wave of aura burst from Gu Jijiang¡¯s body, accompanied by a sense of hatred that spread with his words. ¡°Gu Jijiang?¡± Zhan Xuming frowned at the figure on the field. ¡°Former disciple of the Stellar Sacred Land from a thousand years ago, with extremely high talent. He reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm and tried to break through to the Sun Moon Realm once but failed.¡± Zhan Xuming looked at Gu Jijiang on the field and continued, ¡°Later, to break through the Sun Moon Realm, he used blood sacrifices, secretly slaughtering fifteen cities. After being discovered by the sect, I personally imprisoned him in the Demon Sealing Ridge.¡± To break through to higher realms, many take risks. Especially after a failed attempt, the desire to succeed can become an obsession. Massacre and blood sacrifices are entirely contrary to the Stellar Sacred Land¡¯s principles. If Gu Jijiang had succeeded in breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm, it would have done more harm than good for the sect. This is because, to break through, Gu Jijiang would cross his own limits. In the future, Gu Jijiang might even make more extreme decisions, sacrificing the entire Stellar Sacred Land for his own gain. By then, Gu Jijiang would have the power to accomplish such acts. Thus, the Stellar Sacred Land chose to let Gu Jijiang die of old age in the Demon Sealing Ridge. Gu Jijiang¡¯s current hatred stems from this. In his view, he was so close to breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm, only to be imprisoned by the Stellar Sacred Land, never to achieve his goal. Zhan Xuming, who captured him back then, and the entire Stellar Sacred Land deserved to die! Gu Jijiang¡¯s eyes had turned completely red at some point, filled with hatred and murderous intent as he looked at Chen Fei. To Gu Jijiang, since Chen Fei could use Nine Stars Row, he must be a disciple of the Stellar Sacred Land. Thus, he deserved to die! ¡°Bang!¡± Gu Jijiang stepped back with his right foot, and amidst the roaring heavenly essence, charged at Chen Fei. Nine stars flashed around Gu Jijiang¡¯s body, and three illusory divine palaces appeared within him, with a majestic aura shooting into the sky. Gu Jijiang was extremely familiar with the Stellar Divine Technique. Having died in the Demon Sealing Ridge, his residual soul¡¯s obsession was incredibly strong. Reincarnated by the Black Divine, Gu Jijiang¡¯s understanding of the Stellar Divine Technique had not faded at all due to his obsession. Moreover, during his imprisonment in the Demon Sealing Ridge, Gu Jijiang was constantly thinking about escaping. Normally, the Stellar Divine Technique couldn¡¯t break the Demon Sealing Ridge¡¯s seals, even Nine Stars Row was ineffective. Thus, Gu Jijiang sought transformation in his death, evolving the already violent Stellar Divine Technique towards a more destructive path. The three illusory divine palaces that had just appeared inside Gu Jijiang suddenly collapsed, resulting in self-shattering divine palaces. Violent spiritual power filled Gu Jijiang¡¯s entire body instantly, but that was not the end. Nine black stars appeared around Gu Jijiang¡¯s body, echoing with the previous Nine Stars Row, like shadows of Nine Stars Row. The destructive aura Gu Jijiang emitted instantly contracted, and the space around him rippled, with minute spatial cracks appearing. In the next moment, Gu Jijiang vanished. Within a hundred miles, all traces and even the aura of Gu Jijiang disappeared. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept around, and the Concealment Sword in his hand slashed sideways. As an observer, Chen Fei, with his Instant Thousand Year, could perceive more clearly than any onlooker. Gu Jijiang reversed the Nine Stars Row, gaining a near-void displacement ability. The distance wasn¡¯t as far as innate displacement, which could span nearly a hundred miles, but the concealment was extremely strong due to the complete concentration of all power. Even the spatial fluctuations were minimal. However, Chen Fei had innate displacement, endless ability, and Instant Thousand Year. Even the tiniest detail could be magnified infinitely in his eyes ¡°Boom!¡± A massive sonic boom erupted in midair as a figure was forced out by Chen Fei¡¯s sword, stumbling backward. It was the vanished Gu Jijiang. ¡°Your power, your Stellar Divine Technique, is not right!¡± Gu Jijiang looked up at Chen Fei, eyes full of disbelief. Gu Jijiang¡¯s understanding of the Stellar Divine Technique in the Mountain Sea Realm was unparalleled, and even the sect¡¯s master wouldn¡¯t surpass him in this aspect. Reversing the Nine Stars Row, with the clash of light and dark forces, brought Gu Jijiang¡¯s power to its peak. Yet, despite this, he found himself in a severe disadvantage in a straightforward confrontation, to the point where he couldn¡¯t even stop his own movements. It should be noted that the Black Divine¡¯s reincarnation had pushed their physical and recovery limits to the current extreme, which was why Gu Jijiang could perform the Stellar Divine Technique to such an extent. But why was Chen Fei able to contend so fiercely? ¡°Who said I¡¯m using the Stellar Divine Technique?¡± Chen Fei shook his head slightly, stepping through the spatial rift to appear in front of Gu Jijiang, and struck again with his sword. Chen Fei did not need to understand why Gu Jijiang, a disciple of the Stellar Sacred Land, harbored such hatred. What Chen Fei needed to do was simply to kill Gu Jijiang! ¡°Kill me? You won¡¯t fare any better!¡± Gu Jijiang couldn¡¯t shed the immense power within him in time. His eyes revealed a frenzied look as the eighteen stars on his body suddenly exploded, along with his innate abilities. He wanted to perish together! Chen Fei¡¯s brow twitched slightly as a phantom sword shadow appeared above the nine Divine Palaces. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Sword Dominates the Galaxy! ¡°Swish!¡± As the blade of the Concealment Sword passed, space shattered, and a massive crack appeared, quickly engulfing Gu Jijiang entirely. Gu Jijiang¡¯s roars and sky-high hatred abruptly ceased and disappeared without a trace. The fish might die, but the net would not break! Chapter 875 - Chapter 875: Kill Through Chapter 875: Kill Through Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The spatial rift tore apart everything around it, and Gu Jijiang¡¯s figure had disappeared, directly swallowed by the rift, leaving no trace of life. Chen Fei sheathed the Concealment Sword and dispersed the state of the Sword Dominates the Galaxy. The combined power of the Nine Star Chain and Sword Dominates the Galaxy was formidable, but it was quite taxing on Chen Fei¡¯s vital energy, mental focus, and soul. It wasn¡¯t necessary to maintain it continuously. Killing Gu Jijiang without the Sword Dominates the Galaxy was also within Chen Fei¡¯s capabilities, though it would take more time. Given the situation, a simple strike would suffice. ¡°We won!¡± On the side of the Boundless Sea, there was a tremendous cheer, just like before. Like a crushing force, unstoppable and overwhelming. The prodigy from a thousand years ago seemed to have been reduced to a mere mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm warrior in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. But everyone knew that it wasn¡¯t that Gu Jijiang was weak; rather, Chen Fei was too strong. So strong that even a prodigy from a thousand years ago couldn¡¯t withstand his sharp edge. Zhan Xuming looked at the spot where Gu Jijiang had vanished and sighed slightly. Zhan Xuming knew that Gu Jijiang had died a thousand years ago. What just appeared was merely a remnant soul pieced together; it wasn¡¯t the real Gu Jijiang. Still, it was somewhat bittersweet. On the side of Shadow Island, everyone was silent as they watched the slowly dissipating sword mark. Such spatial rifts could be created by several people from Shadow Island, but they were all in the late or peak Fourth Rank. As someone standing at the pinnacle of the Fourth Rank, possessing such offensive power was only natural; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t be here. But Chen Fei of the Boundless Sea was only at the mid-stage of the Fourth Rank. Despite the profoundness of his cultivation method, he shouldn¡¯t have been able to unleash such terrifying power. She Qiu, who had earlier claimed he could kill Chen Fei, now looked extremely grave. If it had been him facing that sword just now, She Qiu couldn¡¯t think of any way to block it directly. The only option would be to dodge and avoid the sword s edge. The result of taking it head-on would be like Gu Jijiang¡¯s-being directly slain and then devoured by the spatial rift. ¡°Battle isn¡¯t about who has the stronger attack and who wins. If it were that simple, we could just set up a testing pillar and let everyone take a shot.¡± She Qianling turned to the people of Shadow Island and said solemnly, ¡°There are many factors that determine the final outcome. Think more and use your brains to fight!¡± Although She Qianling¡¯s voice was not loud, it resonated like a heavy bell, vibrating in the hearts of the people of Shadow Island. Many who had been frowning relaxed a little, their tense expressions softening. In battle, attack power is crucial, as killing relies on it. However, attack power is not the decisive factor. Chen Fei of the Boundless Sea was very strong, but they still had opportunities. Previously, they were more shocked by the spatial rift. On the side of Black Divine, there had been no verbal exchanges since their appearance, and it remained the same. Only Black Divine, with his crimson eyes, scrutinized Chen Fei, his gaze flickering. Zhu Xiaowen looked up at Chen Fei, ready to take over and enter the arena. Sensing Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s gaze, Chen Fei turned and waved his hand. This was just the beginning; he intended to continue fighting! Zhu Xiaowen was taken aback and looked back at the various Sacred Masters and Monster Emperors. Pang Changping and the others frowned slightly. Although Chen Fei wasn¡¯t injured, such a life-and-death struggle was extremely taxing on his energy. A moment¡¯s carelessness could lead to death, requiring full concentration at all times. However, sensing Chen Fei¡¯s condition, it seemed there was indeed no problem. Pang Changping and the others exchanged glances, seemingly reluctant to force Chen Fei to withdraw. In the central hall of the Sacred City, many people looked at Chen Fei, who had not retreated, with a hint of puzzlement. ¡°Brother Chen, why don¡¯t you take a rest?¡± Si Yinan asked with concern. Si Yuanhai did not reply, as battles of this level were too distant for him. At the Mortal Combat venue. ¡°Arrogant and conceited, I¡¯ll deal with him! On the Shadow Island side, Chi Runsheng stepped forward and looked at She Qianling. Whether it was early or late, he would have to enter the arena eventually. Since he dared to participate in the Mortal Combat, he was already prepared for death. Chen Fei was strong, but as She Qianling had said earlier, there were many factors influencing the outcome of the battle. By exploiting his strengths and targeting his opponent¡¯s weaknesses, there was a chance to win! ¡°Go ahead, but don¡¯t force it!¡± She Qianling looked at Chi Runsheng, thought for a moment, and said solemnly. ¡°Understood!¡± Chi Runsheng cupped his hands, and his figure flickered, already appearing in the arena. ¡± Fighting two rounds without withdrawing, are you planning to kill ten people?¡± Chi Runsheng shouted from several miles away. ¡°If the opportunity arises, I do want to try that.¡± Chen Fei smiled slightly, not denying it. In this life-and-death struggle, there was no need to hide such things. Chi Runsheng¡¯s side looked at Chen Fei with cold eyes. Did he really thinkhe was invincible at the mid-stage of the Fourth Rank? ¡°Good! I want to see howyou plan to kill through us!¡± Chi Runsheng laughed loudly, and his figure instantly vanished from the spot. ¡°You might not see it.¡± Chen Fei shook his head slightly. Chi Runsheng did not appear in front of Chen Fei; in fact, his figure vanished from the entire arena. Only a wind began to swirl on the field, visibly growing stronger. Wind is formless, and clouds are unpredictable! At this moment, Chi Runsheng had transformed into a wind. Although he had not entered the spatial rift, truly capturing his figure was extremely difficult. And this difficulty seemed to increase with time. Zhu Xiaowen stood off the field, his eyes fixed on the arena. Despite Chen Fei¡¯s tendency to sweep through his opponents, Zhu Xiaowen remained ready to step in at any moment. Thus, Zhu Xiaowen observed each opponent carefully and put himself in their shoes, thinking about how to respond to such opponents. Seeing Chi Runsheng¡¯s display of movement skills, Zhu Xiaowen frowned. His own movement skills were inferior, and even his sensing seemed to fall behind as time passed. Zhu Xiaowen looked at Chen Fei with some confusion, not understanding why Chen Fei allowed Chi Runsheng¡¯s movement skills to keep accelerating. Even if confident, it didn¡¯t seem necessary. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Several formless waves swept toward Chen Fei, who avoided them as if strolling in a garden. Not a bit more, not a bit less, Chen Fei dodged all attacks by the narrowest margins. If the attacks were too dense, requiring Chen Fei to move significantly, he simply raised the Concealment Sword to shatter them. Chi Runsheng was several miles away, curving around and daring not to get too close. However, seeing Chen Fei effortlessly break his attacks made Chi Runsheng s brows furrow tightly. At such a distance, no matter how concealed the attack, it would always be perceived. Chi Runsheng had long-range attack capabilities, but he was not particularly skilled in this area. His primary weapon was the Shadow Dance Dagger, excelling in close combat, which, combined with his wind-hke movement skills, brought out his full combat power. But Chen Fei¡¯s close-combat power was so strong that Chi Runsheng dared not approach. After several waves of attacks failed, Chi Runsheng stopped and glared at Chen Fei with a grim expression. ¡°Is this how you kill through our remaining people? Standing still, being a turtle, and getting beaten up by me!¡± Chi Runsheng¡¯s voice suddenly echoed across the arena, filled with mockery and sarcasm. ¡°Such talk seems somewhat petty,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Petty? If you have the ability, come and kill me! I¡¯m right here-can you kill me? Arrogant and full of empty bravado, it¡¯s ridiculous!¡± Chi Runsheng¡¯s sharp voice resonated around and spread outside the arena. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids flickered as he looked directly at Chi Runsheng¡¯s current location, even meeting Chi Runsheng¡¯s gaze. Chi Runsheng¡¯s face showed a hint of panic. How could the opponent capture his position so clearly? Chi Runsheng instinctively quickened his pace, deviating from his original position, but saw Chen Fei slash toward him from behind. The panic on Chi Runsheng¡¯s face disappeared, and his expression became solemn again. ¡°Boom!¡± A figure appeared behind Chen Fei-Chi Runsheng. Unable to stab Chen Fei with the Shadow Dance Dagger in time, he had no choice but to block with it. But the power contained in the Concealment Sword was too overwhelming for Chi Runsheng to handle. His entire body exploded into fragments and then dissipated into the surrounding energy. Chen Fei extended his right hand, capturing a trace of energy. Following the faint sense of that energy, his body lost its weight and suddenly appeared in a corner fifty miles away. The tracking method created by the Heavenly Daoist, ¡°Trace and Pursue,¡± combined with the Extreme Sky Steps, allowed for instantaneous movement. A massive spatial rift was sliced out from beneath the Concealment Sword¡¯s blade. A figure, panicked and fleeing, emerged-Chi Runsheng. But Chen Fei¡¯s sudden appearance left Chi Runsheng no time to evade. He could only scream in fury, holding the Shadow Dance Dagger in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± The Shadow Dance Dagger was deflected, and Chi Runsheng spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale instantly. ¡°Is it still laughable now?¡± Chen Fei asked, slashing again. Chi Runsheng looked up, glaring fiercely at Chen Fei, but his pale face and disordered aura made his anger seem superficial. ¡°Boom!¡± In a muffled sound, Chi Runsheng¡¯s internal organs shattered, and blood began to flow from his seven orifices. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Now who is the turtle taking a beating?¡± Chen Fei asked calmly. ¡°Ah, someone will avenge me!¡± Chi Runsheng roared, regardless of the situation, stabbing the Shadow Dance Dagger at Chen Fei. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Chi Runsheng split in two, blood mist exploding, but was soon swallowed by the spatial rift. Several figures of Chi Runsheng appeared miles away but ultimately dissipated with the wind. Chapter 876 - Chapter 876: Number One Person Chapter 876: Number One Person Editor: Dragon Boat Translation These were all false bodies of Chi Runsheng. His true self, upon stepping onto the combat arena, maintained a considerable distance from Chen Fei. Outside the arena, most people could only see Chi Runsheng¡¯s false bodies. In essence, Chi Runsheng was more like a puppeteer, manipulating his false bodies to attack others while keeping his true self safely distant. Even Chen Fei could only identify these false bodies one by one without discovering the true self¡¯s location. With countless secret techniques from other dimensions, although Chen Fei¡¯s perception and divine eye were exceptional, he couldn¡¯t truly see through everything. However, not being able to see through didn¡¯t mean he couldn¡¯t break the opponent¡¯s techniques. Chen Fei waited for Chi Runsheng¡¯s false bodies to attack up close, as at that moment, Chi Runsheng¡¯s true self would definitely need to activate secret techniques to control the false bodies. With that unseen connection, once Chen Fei destroyed the false bodies, he could then approach Chi Runsheng¡¯s true self and deliver a fatal blow. On the side of the Boundless Sea, cheers soared into the sky. On Shadow Island, She Qianling¡¯s expression grew grave. The young practitioner from the Boundless Sea was too comprehensive. So comprehensive that he didn¡¯t seem like someone who had grown up under the current conditions of the Boundless Sea. A quarter of an hour later, Duan Qingchi from the Black Divine faction was shattered by Chen Fei. Duan Qingchi was a peak Mountain Sea Realm expert from the Green Egg Sacred Land three hundred years ago. He was already at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm when he was over four hundred years old, but he didn¡¯t choose to breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm at his zenith. At that time, everyone thought that Duan Qingchi merely wanted to solidify his foundation further before attempting the breakthrough with full assurance. But in the end, it was proven that everyone¡¯s assumptions were wrong. Duan Qingchi only attempted the breakthrough a few months before his death. Breaking through from Mountain Sea Realm to Sun Moon Realm was dangerous, with a high probability of death if it failed. Many prominent Mountain Sea Realm experts from the seven Sacred Lands had vanished this way. At the height of their power and fame, they perished without making it through. Whether Duan Qingchi had seen too many such events or was simply afraid of death, he never ventured into that dangerous territory. But it must be said that Duan Qingchi¡¯s final outcome was relatively good compared to those who failed their breakthroughs. He lived to be twelve hundred years old before passing away. Normal Mountain Sea Realm experts, even those at the peak, wouldn¡¯t have such a long lifespan. Even with elixirs to extend life, the outcome would be similar. But Duan Qingchi achieved it. Duan Qingchi was truly afraid of death, and he had fought very few battles in his life. He avoided conflicts whenever possible, preferring to resolve issues through dialogue rather than combat. Even when he reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, this habit persisted. His cultivation methods were all focused on defense, with minimal counterattacks. Counterattacks weren¡¯t really Duan Qingchi¡¯s choice but were a natural result of many cultivation methods reaching a certain level; they couldn¡¯t be purely defensive. Defense was always aimed at better counterattacking. Duan Qingchi had no better choice but to choose these methods. Duan Qingchi¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm talents were also entirely defense- oriented. He truly elevated his fear of death to an almost unattainable level. During the recent battle, Chen Fei saw talents focused on invulnerability and resilience. Even his cultivation method wasn¡¯t the Green Egg Sacred Land¡¯s core technique but a technique called Eternal Life Art. Layered armor was just to avoid being killed. Choosing Eternal Life Art was to live longer. Being afraid of death, naturally, one would want to live as long as possible. In fact, if one is truly afraid of death, one should consider risking a breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm when appropriate. A successful breakthrough would significantly extend one¡¯s lifespan. But Duan Qingchi, for reasons unknown, only attempted the breakthrough as his lifespan neared its end. The old age state, combined with not practicing the core technique, made the success rate predictably low. Eternal Life Art, combined with numerous defensive talents and a minimal number of battles in life, still didn¡¯t affect Duan Qingchi¡¯s combat power. In fact, Duan Qingchi¡¯s power at mid-stage of the fourth rank was exceptionally hard to counter. His defense was too strong! It was a bit like the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s characteristic, absorbing attacks and then waiting for a chance to counterattack. And once he counterattacked, it was earth-shattering. It was just unfortunate that Duan Qingchi met Chen Fei. With Chen Fei¡¯s Nine Star Chain and Sword Dominates the Galaxy, his attack power was unbelievably strong. With six consecutive swords, Chen Fei directly shattered Duan Qingchi. Duan Qingchi attempted to counterattack but was destroyed by Chen Fei before even initiating his opening moves. Chen Fei¡¯s speed of attack was already extremely fast, and under the Sword Dominates the Galaxy state, it increased by forty percent. Duan Qingchi, who focused solely on defense, appeared as nothing more than a target in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. Before Duan Qingchi died, his gaze held a hint of regret. Although Duan Qingchi knew that his current state was just a merged remnant soul, his instinctive fear of death, even having died once, still made him wish to live longer. Even in his current state, he didn¡¯t mind living on. Half an hour later. Chen Fei stood in the arena, countless arrows speeding through the air, some so fast they were nearly invisible. The Reincarnation Bow¡¯s arrows accelerated the longer they flew, increasing in speed and power. Mo Rongduan stood a hundred miles away, almost at the edge of the Mortal Combat arena, constantly shooting arrows. These arrows accelerated, continuously accelerating. Now, the entire arena was filled with a sky of arrows. Each arrow¡¯s power, while not reaching the level of tearing space, could cause space wrinkles, just a step away from tearing. The key was the sheer number of these arrows. Compared to the Shadow Lock Bow Chen Fei once learned, the Reincarnation Bow was a world apart. To some extent, Mo Rongduan used the arrows to create a domain, within which attacks were indiscriminate. Mo Rongduan¡¯s eyes were fixed on Chen Fei. At a hundred-mile distance, even a fourth-rank expert could only sense faintly. Locking onto him was extremely difficult. But for his own safety, Mo Rongduan preferred to stay farther away, and this distance didn¡¯t affect the Reincarnation Arrow¡¯s power. Chen Fei¡¯s reluctance to act suited Mo Rongduan¡¯s intentions. In a moment, these arrows could form a true Reincarnation Arrow Array. At that point, tearing space would be easy. Now, Mo Rongduan believed the situation was in his favor. Even if Chen Fei rushed over, it wouldn¡¯t be easy. Daring to let him build up such power, the previous victories had made Chen Fei lose his usual caution. And losing caution meant death! As if sensing Mo Rongduan¡¯s blatant killing intent, Chen Fei no longer observed the Reincarnation Arrows but looked directly at Mo Rongduan. In the next moment, Chen Fei stepped into a spatial rift, directly teleporting in front of Mo Rongduan. Teleportation had a flaw; it couldn¡¯t penetrate formations. However, this flaw was greatly mitigated by Chen Fei¡¯s ability to tear through space with immense power. While tearing through space, he shattered the formation with sheer strength, positioning himself where needed. The Reincarnation Arrows had not yet formed an array. Although Mo Rongduan had set up a minor formation in front to prevent possible teleportation, such a formation was ineffective against Chen Fei now. Unless it was a top-tier force with formations nurtured for hundreds of years, ordinary formations couldn¡¯t withstand the force of tearing through space. Since the Reincarnation Arrows couldn¡¯t yet tear space, they naturally couldn¡¯t lock onto Chen Fei in the spatial rift. Thus, Chen Fei appeared right in front of Mo Rongduan. Seeing Chen Fei appear, Mo Rongduan¡¯s pupils constricted sharply. The surrounding Reincarnation Arrows surged wildly. At the same time, he roared in anger, using his bow as a blade to strike at Chen Fei. A blazing fire had unknowingly engulfed Mo Rongduan, burning everything flammable. Mo Rongduan spared no effort, delivering this strike at Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s sudden appearance left Mo Rongduan with no other choice. Those who use bows and arrows as weapons are usually strong in close combat, as they must prevent others from getting close. Mo Rongduan was no exception, but unfortunately, he faced Chen Fei, who was even stronger in close combat. This desperate move was shattered by Chen Fei, along with Mo Rongduan¡¯s body. The seventh! Mo Rongduan was the seventh person Chen Fei had killed in this match. In half an hour, Chen Fei had never stopped. At this point, in the mid-stage of the fourth rank, Shadow Island had only one person left who hadn¡¯t participated. On the Black Divine side, only two people were yet to appear. If Chen Fei killed three more, he would have defeated ten people, achieving ultimate victory in this mid-stage fourth-rank match! The Boundless Sea side erupted in cheers, from initially worrying whether Chen Fei would lose to later worrying if he was over exerting himself and needed to rest. Now, it was clear who would win! No matter how strong the opponents were, Chen Fei remained calm. No one had ever been able to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s brilliance. Regardless of the secret techniques or moves the opponents used, beneath the Concealment Sword, they were all nothingness! In front of the central hall of the Sacred City, many people frequently glanced towards Thousand Geese City. With such a strong figure, the rise of Thousand Geese City had become inevitable. Moreover, as a key figure in the Mortal Combat, the Sacred Lands would not neglect Chen Fei, nor would they neglect Thousand Geese City. Some who were nearby had already started conversing with people from Thousand Geese City. On the Mortal Combat arena, Chen Fei looked towards the Black Divine faction. Black Divine looked at Chen Fei. When Chen Fei performed his teleportation earlier, a trace of doubt appeared in Black Divine¡¯s eyes. In front of Black Divine, a figure stepped forward and appeared in the arena. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°After thousands of years, I never expected my disciple to be so outstanding. It truly is a pleasant surprise!¡± A light laugh echoed, and the black mist on the shadow¡¯s face dissipated, revealing a thin, familiar face. Seeing the visitor, Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and then his expression shifted. The one who once swept the fourth rank and was the number one under the Sun Moon Realm. Dream Shadow Master had returned! Chapter 877 - Chapter 877: Divine Punishment Chapter 877: Divine Punishment Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The real name of the legendary figure known as Dream Shadow Master was Zhou Chengying, but over the years, few remember this original name. Instead, the title ¡°Dream Shadow Master¡± has become widely recognized. Especially during the era when Dream Shadow Master was active, he was nearly invincible in the Mountain Sea Realm. Even the saints of the great Sacred Lands could do nothing against Dream Shadow Master. Dream Shadow Master¡¯s secret techniques and forbidden arts were so numerous that they were almost terrifying. The saints of the great Sacred Lands primarily practiced their own sect¡¯s supreme techniques, perfecting them to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. This level of power was almost the highest in the Mountain Sea Realm. Building upon this, they attempted to break through to the Sun Moon Realm, which was sufficient for their goals. Ultimately, anyone who reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, with a few exceptions like Duan Qingchi, would aim to breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm. No matter how many secret techniques one mastered, they rarely contributed to breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm. Even saints with exceptional talents found it hard to dedicate enough energy to learning additional secret techniques. Dream Shadow Master also had limited energy, but his Myriad Clone was almost like a loophole. As long as he gathered enough Myriad Bamboo, he could do nothing and various secret techniques would automatically be mastered. At his peak, with over a thousand Myriad Clones and hundreds of years of practice, what secret technique could Dream Shadow Master not master? However, success also came with its drawbacks. In the end, Dream Shadow Master himself could no longer distinguish which techniques were flawed and which were correct. The mix of right and wrong made it impossible for him to rely solely on his own strength to review and correct his practices. Nevertheless, Dream Shadow Master¡¯s combat power was indeed unparalleled in the Mountain Sea Realm of his time. Even after thousands of years, many still believe that Dream Shadow Master was the strongest below the Sun Moon Realm. After all, the current saints of the Sacred Lands mainly practice their sect¡¯s supreme techniques, and this has not changed. Their goal remains only to reach the Sun Moon Realm. Since Dream Shadow Master could make the saints of the Sacred Lands speechless at that time, he could still achieve that today. Chen Fei recognized Dream Shadow Master¡¯s identity, and in the Boundless Sea, the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors also recognized him. Dream Shadow Master had left a deep mark in the Boundless Sea over the past ten thousand years. Even among lower-level cultivators, many knew him better than the leaders of the Sacred Lands. Everyone in the Boundless Sea grew serious because Dream Shadow Master¡¯s reputation was too significant. Moreover, in the eyes of the several Sacred Land leaders like Zhan Xuming, Chen Fei¡¯s current extraordinary combat power was also due to the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, which allowed him to practice so many secret techniques. And now, Chen Fei encountered the creator of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. Considering the time, even if both had the same level of skill in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Chen Fei¡¯s practice time was far shorter compared to Dream Shadow Master¡¯s centuries of accumulation. ¡°The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique is truly a supreme art of the age. I have greatly benefited from it!¡± Chen Fei said, bowing his hands to Dream Shadow Master. Chen Fei spoke sincerely. Without the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, he could still reach his current level, but it would take many years. ¡°Then how do you plan to repay me?¡± Dream Shadow Master asked with a gentle smile. ¡°I will do my utmost to defeat you and allow you to rest in peace, free from the control of the Black Divine!¡± Chen Fei said solemnly. ¡°Haha, good! Good, make me rest in peace sooner!¡± Dream Shadow Master laughed loudly upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. Then his laughter suddenly ceased, and he looked at Chen Fei seriously, ¡°Then you must not disappoint me!¡± ¡°Senior, please!¡± Chen Fei pointed the Concealment Sword diagonally and said with determination. ¡°Come!¡± Dream Shadow Master raised his eyes to meet Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. ¡°Buzz!¡± It was as if a drop of water had fallen on the surface of a lake, creating ripples that spread out. In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei found himself bound to a mountain peak. His entire source of power disappeared, not just his power, but even his consciousness and spirit were undetectable. At that moment, Chen Fei felt like an ordinary person. He looked up and saw Dream Shadow Master materialize before him. ¡°Clang!¡± A slender sword appeared in Dream Shadow Master¡¯s hand, and he smiled at Chen Fei. ¡°I haven¡¯t drawn people into the Nothing Realm for a long time.¡± ¡°Nothing Realm? The Return to Nothing Realm? Dream Shadow Master truly has high aspirations!¡± Chen Fei laughed softly. The Return to Nothing Realm is the upper realm of the Boundless Sea and also the upper realm of many other similar dimensions. When the Boundless Sea¡¯s peak Sun Moon Realm cultivators broke through the void, they went to the Return to Nothing Realm. Chen Fei suspected that the demonic creatures behind the altar of the Thousand Feathers Alliance on Ghost Shadow Island came from the Return to Nothing Realm, as they possessed strength above the sixth rank. Even the Black Divine likely originated from the Return to Nothing Realm. Dream Shadow Master¡¯s dream world was called the Nothing Realm, reflecting his high ambitions. ¡°Ambition as high as the heavens, but life as thin as paper!¡± Dream Shadow Master shook his head slightly. With a wave of his hand, thousands of mountain peaks appeared, each with a bound Chen Fei. At that moment, Chen Fei suddenly felt a novel sensation: his vision had multiplied into thousands of views, each showing a Dream Shadow Master. ¡°This is divine punishment. I wonder how long you can endure!¡± Dream Shadow Master said as thousands of slender swords stabbed toward Chen Fei. The pain from the swords piercing through flesh could easily be endured by a Body Tempering Realm warrior. But with thousands of swords, the pain was instantly multiplied thousands of times. ¡°Clang!¡± The swords struck Chen Fei, making a metallic clanging sound. Dream Shadow Master frowned slightly. The blades in his hand shattered into pieces almost instantly, while Chen Fei remained unharmed. ¡°This Nothing Realm, I cannot resist, but as long as it is a technique based on the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, I can still resist it a little,¡± Chen Fei said, exerting his strength slightly. The chains binding him broke apart, and he floated in mid-air. The thousands of mountain peaks around him vanished. The Nothing Realm was likely a soul attack based on Dream Shadow Master¡¯s dream power combined with other secret techniques. It was incredibly mystical; ordinary Mountain Sea Realm cultivators would indeed find it hard to resist. But for Chen Fei, although his control over dream power wasn¡¯t as versatile as Dream Shadow Master¡¯s, he could still easily overcome it using brute force. After all, he had mastered the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to its peak. ¡°The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique is indeed well practiced!¡± Dream Shadow Master said with a hint of a smile as his figure transformed into that of a colossal giant, as if he had always been this immense. As Dream Shadow Master spoke, a giant hand, vast beyond measure, reached out toward Chen Fei. In the presence of this hand, Chen Fei seemed insignificant. Before the hand even descended, a terrifying force pressed down on every part of Chen Fei¡¯s body. At this moment, Chen Fei could feel his vitality and soul, but under this massive hand, even the peak Mountain Sea Realm power felt like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, this hand could directly crush the entire Boundless Sea, shattering it to pieces. Of course, this was a dream, and everything here was fake. But when the fake becomes real, and real becomes fake, sometimes even if you realize it is an illusion, if you cannot find a way to break it, the fake can still become real. Death doesn¡¯t necessarily require the destruction of the body. The shattering of one¡¯s mind and soul can also lead to death, and even more thoroughly. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire Nothing Realm trembled violently, as if it would shatter completely the next moment. Dream Shadow Master¡¯s giant hand landed on the ground, cracking the crust and causing magma to erupt like the end of the world. In the giant hand, there was a tiny hole, a wound left after piercing through Chen Fei. Chen Fei remained floating in mid-air. Not only did the giant hand fail to harm Chen Fei, but Chen Fei also directly created a hole in it. Chen Fei looked up at the sky, where Dream Shadow Master¡¯s face was vaguely visible. ¡°It seems Master does not believe in my skill with the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique,¡± Chen Fei said, summoning the Concealment Sword and slashing forward. The Concealment Sword became larger than the heavens in an instant, even exceeding the size of Dream Shadow Master. The next moment, the Concealment Sword struck the ground of the Nothing Realm. There was no sound, only the continual shattering of the Nothing Realm, followed by its complete destruction. On the battle stage, Chen Fei opened his eyes, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion. Chen Fei glanced around. Despite the many events in the Nothing Realm, no time had passed in reality. A dream spanning a thousand years! Dream Shadow Master dragged people into the Nothing Realm, where time flowed at a completely different dimension compared to the real world. In the Nothing Realm, Dream Shadow Master was a god. But today, Dream Shadow Master met someone with almost equal skill in the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. The divine was shattered! ¡°I underestimated you. Relying solely on dream power is not enough to deal with you,¡± Dream Shadow Master said, as nine stars appeared around him. Nine Stars Chain! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Dream Shadow Master¡¯s aura soared like oil on fire, and the surrounding heavenly energy surged and layered around him. He used the Nine Heavens Dust Technique, but unlike the one used by Zhu Xiaowen, these dust particles did not form a shield. Instead, they turned into a towering giant of dust, with Dream Shadow Master seated inside. Flames burned on the surface of the dust giant, and the space rippled as if it would shatter at any moment. The Scorching Sky Divine Fire, the supreme technique of the Green Egg Sacred Land, burned the heavens! The dust giant appeared before Chen Fei, and a sword blade emerged in its hand, sweeping toward him. Chapter 878 - Chapter 878: Heaven and Earth Chapter 878: Heaven and Earth Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Military Tactic! This blade technique is yet another top-tier inheritance from the Qingyan Sacred Land. Countless weapons are performed from the heart, changing endlessly, with divine power forged by the heavens! Chen Fei possessed a panel that allowed him to harness the advantages of various martial arts and integrate them into a single technique as needed. While Dream Shadow Master could not immediately merge techniques, integration was still possible given enough time. However, this required a lot of time and was extremely difficult. After all, every top-tier inheritance embodied the creator¡¯s painstaking efforts, and as the number of practitioners grows, it continues to improve until there was nothing left to modify. The sect-protecting techniques of each Sacred Land were in such a state that even the leaders of the Sun Moon Realms could no longer make changes. In such a situation, asking Dream Shadow Master to merge the sect-protecting techniques from different Sacred Lands was rather unreasonable. Faced with this, Dream Shadow Master chose not to merge them but instead used each technique simultaneously. Simultaneously employing so many techniques required an extremely high demand on the spirit, energy, and soul, so Dream Shadow Master took a clever approach. Using the Nine Heavens Dust Technique as the foundation, he layered the various techniques on top, ultimately placing the greatest burden on the outer Dust giant. Chen Fei looked up at the Dust giant with some surprise. In a single glance, the giant was frozen in mid-air. The searing flames, the immense power of the Dust giant, the sharpness of the Military Tactic, and the Void Chant¡ªall contributed to a top-tier body technique inheritance that accelerated the giant¡¯s attack speed and agility. Truly a stroke of genius! Regarding the number of techniques learned, Chen Fei might indeed be inferior to Dream Shadow Master, who had lived for several centuries by the time of his passing. Chen Fei, on the other hand, had only been cultivating for a few decades. However, the level of techniques Chen Fei has mastered far surpasses Dream Shadow Master¡¯s. Dream Shadow Master had acquired the sect-protecting techniques from several Sacred Lands but not all of them, whereas Chen Fei had obtained the sect-protecting techniques from seven Sacred Lands. In a moment of excitement, Chen Fei manifested a Dust giant just like Dream Shadow Master¡¯s. Boom! The explosion soared into the clouds, as two massive figures intertwined. Various sword styles emerged, dazzling and each with astonishing power. It was as if this was not a mid-level Fourth Rank battle but a peak Fourth Rank confrontation. Boom! A massive shockwave spread out, and the two figures finally separated. Chen Fei¡¯s Dust giant was surrounded by a layer of golden-purple light, while Dream Shadow Master¡¯s was pure black. On the side of the Boundless Sea, many people¡¯s eyes flickered. Zhu Xiaowen never expected anyone would use the Nine Heavens Dust Technique in this way. However, simply forming a Dust giant without additional secret techniques did not enhance the Nine Heavens Dust Technique¡¯s power. If Zhu Xiaowen wished to use the Dust giant this way, he would need to learn other secret techniques. Given Zhu Xiaowen¡¯s talent, this is not a major problem. He just hadn¡¯t anticipated the technique being used in such a manner. Among the monsters, many monster kings furrowed their brows. Compared to humans, monsters have a significant advantage in physical strength. When the Dust giant appeared, a direct confrontation would likely result in the giant overwhelming them. Fortunately, performing such secret techniques is not something just anyone can achieve. On the side of the Shadow Island, She Qiu, who had yet to appear, now appeared numbed. Based on the strength demonstrated by the two combatants, regardless of which one She Qiu faced, the outcome was a certain death. Even before officially entering the arena, the result was already predetermined. Yet, She Qiu was unable to avoid going into battle. ¡°You have truly refined the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to its peak.¡± Dream Shadow Master¡¯s voice sounded, tinged with a hint of emotion. ¡°This is indeed impressive, but I think it could be even better.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure detached from the Dust giant, but the giant did not dissipate; it stood behind Chen Fei. As Chen Fei took a deep breath, the world¡¯s spiritual energy surged towards him, and the Dust giant behind him began to grow larger. The Dust giant, at a height of several dozen meters, was the size calculated by Dream Shadow Master as the most suitable. It balanced attack intensity, mobility, and physical pressure. Now, as the Dust giant behind Chen Fei expanded to several miles high, the enormous pressure instantly filled the arena. Dream Shadow Master looked at the scene before him with surprise. Although Chen Fei had previously broken his techniques, Dream Shadow Master had maintained a calm demeanor. He understood that while Chen Fei¡¯s talent played a part, the real credit should go to the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique he had created. In Dream Shadow Master¡¯s view, Chen Fei¡¯s current strength was largely due to his creation, the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique. But now, looking at the giant that spanned several miles, Dream Shadow Master was somewhat unsettled. Dream Shadow Master knew how exaggerated the physical pressure would be to maintain such a giant. If Dream Shadow Master were to perform this, even if the giant expanded to only thirty percent of this size, he would likely be the first to perish. ¡°Senior, let¡¯s end it here today!¡± An invisible giant force pressed down on Chen Fei. He looked up at Dream Shadow Master, smiled slightly, and took a step forward, slashing with his Concealment Sword. As Chen Fei made this move, the Dust giant behind him mirrored the action, swinging a colossal sword towards Dream Shadow Master. There was no escape, no avoiding it. From the moment Chen Fei struck, the Dust giant had fully locked onto Dream Shadow Master. No matter where Dream Shadow Master tried to flee, this sword would inevitably strike him. The Dust giant, several miles high, could cover nearly a hundred miles with a single step. How could he escape? No escape! As for using illusions to confuse him, with the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique at its peak, Dream Shadow Master¡¯s illusions could not deceive Chen Fei. Thus, no matter whether Dream Shadow Master wanted to take the blow or not, he had to face this sword. Dream Shadow Master looked up at the sword strike that seemed to split the heavens and earth, a trace of complexity in his gaze, then smiled serenely. The Dust giant outside him began to swell, and he swung his sword in a counterattack. Hum! A tremendous sound, a vast storm engulfed the entire arena. The Dust giant conjured by Dream Shadow Master paused momentarily, then shattered into pieces from Chen Fei¡¯s attack, dispersing into the void. The number one person under the Sun Moon Realm ultimately could not stop Chen Fei¡¯s advance. Hoo! The Dust giant also vanished, and Chen Fei¡¯s complexion turned pale. Not only his complexion but his aura also plummeted, and even the Nine Stars Chain state dissipated. Cracks appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s body surface, as if he might shatter at any moment. Performing such a Dust giant was an extremely heavy burden for Chen Fei at present. A single strike almost drained him entirely. To defeat Dream Shadow Master, Chen Fei did not need to go this far. With Nine Stars Chain combined with Sword Dominates the Galaxy, Dream Shadow Master would not have been able to withstand it, at most a few dozen moves. Or Chen Fei could have directly burned his soul, which would have resolved the battle in just a few moves. However, Chen Fei was intrigued by this novel combat method and wanted to test the full power of the Dust giant. The result was that this strike from the Dust giant reached Chen Fei¡¯s peak state, powerful enough to defeat even someone at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. But now, Chen Fei could only manage this one strike. If not for the exaggerated recovery power of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, anyone else using such a move would likely be completely exhausted. It was truly a move of mutual destruction. ¡°Shadow Island¡¯s She Qju, please show me what¡¯s what!¡± A figure suddenly leaped into the arena, bowing to Chen Fei and speaking loudly. She Qiu¡¯s gaze was fixed on Chen Fei, waiting for him to accept the challenge. Chen Fei¡¯s aura had dropped, and everyone outside the arena saw it clearly¡ª this was almost the weakest moment for Chen Fei. If She Qiu could seize this moment to defeat Chen Fei, the outcome of this mid-level Fourth Rank battle might still change! Chen Fei did not respond but looked up at She Qiu. Chen Fei could still choose to exit the arena. There is enough time after each battle for a person to choose to either leave or continue fighting. ¡°Just now, you said you¡¯d kill all ten of us. Was that just empty talk? If so, then get off the stage quickly and stop embarrassing yourself!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, She Qiu sneered, his voice echoing around. ¡°Do my injuries make you think you can now win?¡± Chen Fei suddenly laughed softly. ¡°Chen Fei, don¡¯t be reckless, come back!¡± Zhan Xuming¡¯s voice reached Chen Fei¡¯s ears. At this moment, voices from outside the arena could be heard inside. The others from the Boundless Sea, having recovered from the impact of the Dust giant¡¯s attack, loudly urged Chen Fei to rest. ¡°Chen Fei, let me handle this!¡± Zhu Xiaowen called out loudly. ¡°Stop talking nonsense. Admit that what you said before was arrogant and foolish. If you can¡¯t doit, then get off the stage. Remember, don¡¯t make reckless claims that shame the entire Boundless Sea!¡± She Qju mocked Chen Fei, sneering. ¡°Hahaha, then come at me now!¡± Chen Fei laughed loudly, extending his right hand and beckoning to She Qiu. Whoosh! As soon as Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, She Qiu¡¯s eyes shone with dazzling light, and his figure instantly disappeared, appearing right before Chen Fei. Fool, daring to accept the challenge! She Qiu¡¯s eyes flashed with triumphant delight. Holding the Soul Reaper Blade and burning his soul, he struck at Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Boom! The Concealment Sword struck the Soul Reaper Blade, and boundless force surged, shattering the space. She Qiu¡¯s forward momentum was forced to recoil. How is this possible! She Qiu¡¯s eyes were filled with disbelief. How could Chen Fei still have such strength when he was supposed to be heavily injured? This is impossible! Nine Stars Chain, Sword Dominates the Galaxy, and Soul Ignition! Illusory flames burned on Chen Fei¡¯s body surface. Chen Fei shook his head. Although he was injured, the three states combined were not enough to kill She Qiu with one sword. Chen Fei took a step forward and slashed again at She Qiu. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Ah! She Qiu screamed in madness, the Soul Reaper Blade erupting with intense light. Boom! A massive space rift extended nearly half a mile, and She Qiu¡¯s voice abruptly ceased. A quarter-hour later, after Chen Fei defeated the last Mountain Sea Realm opponent from the Black Divine faction, he alone had pierced through ten opponents, securing the second victory for the Boundless Sea! Chapter 879 - Chapter 879: Sun and Moon Divine Power Chapter 879: Sun and Moon Divine Power Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei stepped off the stage, and the Boundless Sea erupted with cheers. Even the Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperor couldn¡¯t help but smile. This victory came at a crucial time, not only suppressing the momentum of the Black Divine¡¯s faction but also clarifying the situation in Mortal Combatfor the Boundless Sea. Especially on the Black Divine¡¯s faction, where countless years of talented souls had gathered. The strongest among them were at the early and mid-level of the Fourth Rank. With a peak Fourth Rank consciousness controlling the early and mid-level Fourth Rank individuals, the battle was naturally smooth and effortless, a comfort granted by the peak Fourth Rank consciousness. However, this advantage was significantly diminished in the later stages of the Fourth Rank, and one could even say it was non-existent. The reason was that these talented souls were incomplete. Even if the Black Divine could reincarnate them with his extraordinary skills, the fact that their souls were flawed could not be fully repaired. These talented souls were not truly resurrected and would eventually die again after some time. Thus, in the Fourth Rank late period, there was no advantage, and in the Fourth Rank peak, there was only a disadvantage. The most terrifying part of the Black Divine¡¯s faction was in the early and mid-level Fourth Rank battles. However, now, thanks to Chen Fei, the Boundless Sea had directly pressed the Black Divine and Shadow Island to the ground. ¡°Chen Fei, you did very well!¡± As soon as Chen Fei arrived off the stage, Zhan Xuming¡¯s voice echoed in his ear. ¡°It was nothing. This is a responsibility shared by all living beings in the Boundless Sea,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. ¡°Mortal Combat isn¡¯t over yet. You might still need to exert yourself in the coming battles.¡± Zhan Xuming¡¯s voice paused before continuing, ¡°If you need anything, just let us know. We will try our best to meet your needs.¡± Mortal Combat was not over. The Boundless Sea had won one battle, but they needed to win one more and fend off the counterattacks from the Black Divine and Shadow Island to achieve final victory. Particularly concerning was the Black Divine¡¯ s counterattack. After all four life-and-death matches ended, the Black Divine, having won the early Fourth Rank battle, could directly challenge the Boundless Sea. To ensure certainty, Chen Fei had to take the stage. Indeed, in Zhan Xuming and others¡¯ eyes, Zhu Xiaowen and the others were no longer reliable; only Chen Fei could be sent. ¡°I would like to request the cultivation method of the Sun Moon Realm, if possible?¡± Chen Fei hesitated for a moment and said directly. Since Zhan Xuming had taken the initiative, this was likely the best opportunity to obtain the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s cultivation method. One cannot cultivate Sun Moon Realm techniques without being in the Sun Moon Realm due to insufficient foundational conditions. Just like how one at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn¡¯t cultivate the Mountain Sea Realm techniques because they couldn¡¯t perceive their own soul. But Chen Fei had a panel, and even if Chen Fei could not cultivate the Sun Moon Realm techniques, understanding the cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm would still be beneficial. ¡°Sun Moon Realm techniques?¡± Zhan Xuming¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. He initially thought that obtaining Sun Moon Realm techniques was pointless for someone at the Mountain Sea Realm. However, he thought of Chen Fei¡¯s recent contributions to the Boundless Sea Requesting a Sun Moon Realm technique didn¡¯t seem excessive. Others might not know, but at least in Zhan Xuming¡¯s eyes, this was a reasonable request. If they lost Mortal Combat this time, all their techniques would eventually disappear into history. ¡°I can¡¯t get techniques from other Sacred Lands, but I can give you the Sun Moon Realm inheritance from the Stellar Divine Technique,¡± Zhan Xuming said solemnly, then produced a jade slip containing the Stellar Divine Technique. In Zhan Xuming¡¯s view, having one Sun Moon Realm technique should be sufficient for Chen Fei. Even if he couldn¡¯t directly practice it, understanding the cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm and having access to this inheritance was valuable. The idea of obtaining Seven Sacred Lands techniques was unrealistic; other Sacred Lands would never agree to it. There was no way to enhance your combat power with so many Sun Moon Realm techniques. ¡°Thankyou, Sacred Master!¡± Chen Fei accepted the jade slip and bowed in gratitude. ¡°You deserve it,¡± Zhan Xuming said with a smile and a wave of his hand. The surrounding people saw Zhan Xuming specially give a jade slip to Chen Fei but didn¡¯t question it. At that moment, Mortal Combat for the Fourth Rank late period began! Chen Fei couldn¡¯t break through to the Fourth Rank late period to participate in the Fourth Rank late period match. According to the rules of the life-and-death match, each person could only participate in their designated stage. The only exception to this rule was after all four life-and-death matches were concluded, the victors could challenge those from higher stages. At that point, a lower-stage victor could choose to break through to a higher realm and then challenge the higher-stage victors. This rule was originally set to limit the Black Divine. The Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors knew that the Black Divine had the ability to reincarnate remnants of souls. If the Black Divine created an ultimate freak and progressed from the Fourth Rank early period to the Fourth Rank late period, the other two factions would be left with no chance. Unexpectedly, the first freak to appear was from the Boundless Sea itself. One person had shattered the Fourth Rank mid-level, and if Chen Fei participated in the Fourth Rank late period match, he could at least win a few battles, even if he didn¡¯t dominate. But no one had anticipated this situation before. Fortunately, the Boundless Sea had already secured one victory. Even if they lost the next two matches, they would still have a chance to challenge the Fourth Rank late period. The first to take the stage for the Fourth Rank late period life-and-death match was the Black Divine and Shadow Island. Compared to the Black Divine and the Boundless Sea, Shadow Island¡¯s situation was the most passive, as they could no longer afford any losses. Another loss meant they wouldn¡¯t even need to compete in the Fourth Rank peak match. Whether the Black Divine or the Boundless Sea won, Shadow Island would have no stake in the outcome. Having gone to great lengths to reach the Boundless Sea and create a spatial passage, their goal was to conquer the Boundless Sea. If they didn¡¯t win a single match in the life-and-death contest, it would be not only humiliating but also result in the loss of a World Spirit Pearl, turning them into a joke in the Ruins Realm. Chen Fei glanced at the arena and then focused all his attention on the jade slip. The Sun Moon Realm chapter of the Stellar Divine Technique detailed a more comprehensive method of breaking through from the Mountain Sea Realm to the Sun Moon Realm. Previously, Chen Fei had obtained the Mountain Sea Realm chapter of the Seven Sacred Lands techniques, which included methods for breaking through. Sacred Lands didn¡¯t hide this information. The Sun Moon Realm chapter of the Stellar Divine Technique listed another breakthrough method. Though not conventional, using this method provided significant benefits for future cultivation in the Sun Moon Realm. Conceiving Divine Power! Sun Moon Realm cultivation revolved around this concept. Divine Power was a powerful force originating from essence, energy, and soul, transcending them directly. The reason Mountain Sea Realm practitioners couldn¡¯t cultivate Sun Moon Realm techniques was that the Mountain Sea Realm lacked this Divine Power. How could one practice the techniques without it? According to the Stellar Divine Technique, the method to break through to the Sun Moon Realm involved using a talent cultivated in the Divine Palace at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, integrating all other talents into it. This process involved a qualitative change driven by quantitative accumulation, ultimately transforming the talent into a seed of Divine Power. This Divine Power seed then broke through the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s constraints. ¡°So, talent is essentially the embryonic form of Divine Power,¡± Chen Fei mused. When breaking through, the Divine Power seed was formed, which, once in the Sun Moon Realm, could quickly be nurtured into true Divine Power. This initial Divine Power, or innate Divine Power, influenced future cultivation and combat strength. According to the Stellar Divine Technique, innate Divine Power could be modified and continuously strengthened, but this was extremely challenging and required significant effort. Sun Moon Realm cultivation revolved around the continuous nurturing of Divine Power. The number and strength of each Divine Power indicated how far one could progress along the path of the Sun Moon Realm. Using the Divine Power seed to break through the constraints of the Sun Moon Realm was a somewhat unorthodox method. Few at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm used this approach, as it was very risky. If successful, it resulted in a smooth transition into the Sun Moon Realm with an innate Divine Power seed. However, if it failed, the talent used as nourishment would be lost, and the Divine Palace, accustomed to the suppression of talent, would collapse. This would cause a chain reaction, potentially leading to the destruction of all Divine Palaces, resulting in the loss of one¡¯s life or incapacitation. Thus, the conventional breakthrough method involved accumulating sufficient essence, energy, and soul to break through the constraints of the Sun Moon Realm. While this method was more difficult and less direct than using the Divine Power seed, it avoided the life-threatening risks. ¡°Normally, a Divine Power seed is formed by merging six talents. If I reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm with ten talents, could I create a super Divine Power seed?¡± Chen Fei pondered. Compared to the standard breakthrough methods, the Divine Power seed approach seemed more suitable for Chen Fei. Ten talents could merge into a formidable Divine Power seed. Alternatively, could six talents form one Divine Power seed while the remaining four talents formed another smaller Divine Power seed? Those at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm with only four talents still had a chance to enter the Sun Moon Realm, though the odds were slim. A Divine Power seed formed from four talents might be weaker, making it rare for individuals to reach the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei carefully studied the Sun Moon Realm chapter of the Stellar Divine Technique, gaining a broad understanding of Sun Moon Realm cultivation, which would guide his future practice in the Mountain Sea Realm. Suddenly, a massive explosion drew Chen Fei¡¯s attention back to the arena. Blazing flames engulfed the arena, obscuring visibility almost entirely. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Nirvana Fire, wielded by the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, blazed intensely. Compared to when it had been at the Fourth Rank mid-level, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix at the Fourth Rank late period had seen its Nirvana Fire¡¯s power increase significantly. Divine beasts of the same stage were truly formidable adversaries, not merely a boast. Yet, despite the tremendous strength of the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, it was currently at a disadvantage. She Mingchuan slashed with his sword, shattering the void. The surrounding Nirvana Fire was devoured by the spatial rifts, clearing a large area and forcing the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix to retreat into the flames. Chapter 880 - Chapter 880: Limits Chapter 880: Limits Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Nirvana Fire, Bloodwing Divine Phoenix wore a solemn expression. Chen Fei¡¯s performance, defeating ten opponents single-handedly, greatly boosted the confidence and morale of their side. Bloodwing Divine Phoenix volunteered to be the first to enter the arena. Unlike Chen Fei, who had managed to slaughter ten opponents, Bloodwing Divine Phoenix only hoped to secure two or three victories. As soon as Bloodwing Divine Phoenix entered the arena, it encountered She Mingchuan from Shadow Island. The Nirvana Fire spread across most of the battlefield, enveloping She Mingchuan. This level of Nirvana Fire was the most comfortable for Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. It caused no burden and even allowed the Nirvana Fire to nourish its own body by burning the world¡¯s essence. However, She Mingchuan managed to resist the Nirvana Fire and even struck a spatial rift with a single sword strike. For a moment, Bloodwing Divine Phoenix felt a sense of deja vu, reminiscent of facing Chen Fei. While creating a spatial rift in the mid-stage of the fourth rank was relatively challenging, doing so in the late stage of the fourth rank was significantly easier. Yet, this didn¡¯t mean that every late-stage fourth-rank practitioner could accomplish this; sometimes even a peak fourth-rank with relatively mediocre strength might struggle. She Mingchuan, however, effortlessly tore apart the space with a single sword strike. Bloodwing Divine Phoenix proactively narrowed the range of Nirvana Fire and increased their intensity. On the battlefield, the space burned and wrinkled, but She Mingchuan stood there calmly, his cold sword intent sweeping through the Nirvana Fire, continuously searching for the true form of Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. ¡°I have killed many monsters with Divine Monster Bloodlines, but never one as truly divine as you.¡± She Mingchuan¡¯s protective sword essence isolated the Nirvana Fire. His eyes suddenly fixed on a location, and his mouth curled into a slight smile as he said, ¡± I hope you won¡¯ t disappoint me!¡± As soon as his words fell, She Mingchuan vanished from sight. Like a sharp sword cutting through space, he left a trail in the Nirvana Fire. She Mingchuan reappeared, his transparent sword piercing directly into the Nirvana Fire. ¡°Boom!¡± Where the transparent sword passed, the space shattered into a hollow, and the surrounding Nirvana Fire were violently devoured. She Mingchuan¡¯s gaze shifted as he withdrew his sword and slashed again in the right direction. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Within the Nirvana Fire, the figure of Bloodwing Divine Phoenix flickered briefly. Bloodwing Divine Phoenix was unharmed but felt as though it was being hunted by She Mingchuan. In theory, every spot within the Nirvana Fire could be the true form of Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, and it could appear anywhere at will. However, in practice, the true form of the phoenix had a specific location within the Nirvana Fire. While most of the same rank would have difficulty locating the phoenix in the flames, She Mingchuan could. At this moment, he followed the faint traces of the world¡¯s essence to find Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s true form. Chen Fei watched from the sidelines as She Mingchuan casually swung his sword, causing the entire Nirvana Fire to shake violently. It was still too early to determine the outcome, but if Bloodwing Divine Phoenix couldn¡¯t find a way to counter She Mingchuan, the current disadvantage might turn into a complete defeat. Regaining ground later would not be so easy. However, it must be said that She Mingchuan¡¯s sword intent was indeed overwhelming. The phoenix, being a divine beast, was very balanced in all aspects¡ªattack, defense, and movement¡ªall positioned at a high level among its peers. Without any obvious weaknesses, its combined strengths could unleash immense power. In terms of defense, She Mingchuan could not match Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, but his astonishing attack power and keen insight were formidable. Finding the phoenix¡¯s true form in the Nirvana Fire was something that ordinary peak fourth-rank practitioners might not be able to do. As Chen Fei focused on the battle while also dividing his attention to the jade slips, he reflected on the method of using his innate talent to forge a Divine Power seed. Once the talent was used up in this process, it would vanish, but if he truly broke through to the Sun Moon Realm, the innate talent¡¯s initial enhancement would be permanently etched into his body. However, this enhancement would become a fixed value and would no longer grow with increased base strength. This wasn¡¯t a sign of weakened talent, but rather that the power growth in the Sun Moon Realm was so significant that the innate talent could no longer provide substantial benefits. Just like a martial artist with innate divine strength, their advantage is significant in the early stages but becomes limited as their strength grows. The same applied to innate talent in the Mountain Sea Realm, which is why the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s divine abilities were created. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Predecessors developed this realm upon realizing that their strength had reached a plateau and needed another method to continue enhancing their power. ¡°The fixed enhancement from innate talent means that the Six Desires Demonic Separation is still useful.¡± Chen Fei knew that breaking through the Sun Moon Realm required refining one¡¯s essence, qi, spirit, and soul to their peak, and then breaking through the constraints. The Six Desires Demonic Separation, devouring one¡¯s six Demonic Bodies, would enhance these aspects to an extraordinary level. As long as there were no major setbacks, breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm would be relatively smooth. Using innate talent to forge the Divine Power seed had changed the method, but the Six Desires Demonic Separation¡¯s effectiveness remained because it could slightly enhance innate talent in addition to boosting essence, energy, spirit, and soul. Chapter 881 - Chapter 881: Limits (2) Chapter 881: Limits (2) Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Every slight improvement in the Demonic Body¡¯s talents provides a significant boost when all six Demonic Bodies¡¯ enhancements are combined. More importantly, once the Divine Power seed is successfully condensed, all talent enhancements become fixed. This is the final chance to harvest talent enhancements. Naturally, one should take as much as possible, as it provides a unique foundation for future combat power in the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Talent enhancements must have their limits; otherwise, talents wouldn¡¯t lose their effectiveness by the Sun Moon Realm,¡± Chen Fei mused, caressing the jade slip in his hand. ¡°When I reach the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, the power from the Prison Suppression might not provide a 60% reduction in damage. However, achieving the fourth-level limit would still be worthwhile.¡± Chen Fei thought of the Six Desires Demonic Separation, which was still worth looking forward to. With the Divine Power seed and the ultimate talent enhancement, it was something not to be missed. ¡°This Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon chapter should be able to be cultivated ahead of time with its panel power. While achieving divine power might be unlikely, condensing the Divine Power seed at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm should become effortless!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted. While melting talents also carries risks, particularly if the talent is stronger, the difficulty might increase. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t face such risks. As long as he improved his proficiency with the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon chapter, the talent would begin to slowly melt automatically when he reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. Unlike other peak Mountain Sea Realm practitioners who faced intense talent melting collisions, risking death, Chen Fei¡¯s melting process would be more seamless. Of course, the specifics would only be known once Chen Fei reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm and increased the proficiency of the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon chapter. As for the Demonic Body, it was currently in the Effect Cliff City of the Amber Jade Continent. Over a month ago, the Demonic Body became the son-in-law of the city¡¯s lord. At that time, the Demonic Body was at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. Now, a little over a month later, the Demonic Body had directly advanced to the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. It was also expected that the Demonic Body would experience a critical period of power explosion. Chen Fei¡¯s main body had accumulated all his knowledge to the Great Completion stage, particularly mastering the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique with seven town-protecting arts. At the time, the Demonic Body in Effect Cliff City felt somewhat confused by the various techniques appearing in his soul. The Demonic Body couldn¡¯t sense the main body¡¯s situation and didn¡¯t understand how the main body had suddenly learned so many divine techniques. Although the techniques were all at Great Completion, the Demonic Body wasn¡¯t too surprised, knowing about the Myriad Clone. Itwas just odd that the main body had so many high-grade elemental stones to purchase the Myriad Bamboo. With the sudden increase in various techniques¡¯ proficiency, the Demonic Body promptly revised his initially conservative plan. Instead, he continuously showcased his talents in front of his ¡°cheap father- in-law,¡± who then granted various rare treasures. Not stopping there, after reaching the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, the Demonic Body used the Profound Slaughter Sword to disguise and raid the neighboring Wind Sea City. First, he carried out a severe plundering, then drew the battle to Effect Cliff City. During negotiations, the Demonic Body deliberately provoked the Wind Sea City lord, leading to a direct confrontation between Effect Cliff City and Wind Sea City. The Demonic Body¡¯s ¡°cheap father-in-law¡± opened his collection for the Demonic Body to absorb and cultivate. Living up to expectations, the Demonic Body, with the unreasonable Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, broke through to the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. What does it mean to possess all sorts of Great Completion techniques in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm? Similar to Chen Fei¡¯s performance in the Mortal Combat, the Demonic Body went berserk in Wind Sea City, directly beheading the Wind Sea City lord of the early Mountain Sea Realm. The story didn¡¯t end there. Since the Wind Sea City lord had invited friends for support, the Demonic Body also defeated them, including the Wind Sea City lord¡¯s friends. The Demonic Body looted the entire Wind Sea City and also plundered the Lake Roar City, allied with the Wind Sea City. Due to the Demonic Body¡¯s overwhelming power and notable reputation, other cities, despite being shocked by his brutality, did not unite against him. Currently, the Demonic Body was in closed-door cultivation, rapidly increasing his strength with the looted resources. With no concerns about talent or technique proficiency and sufficient spiritual materials, the Demonic Body¡¯s progress was rapid. Moreover, since the Demonic Body¡¯s origin wasn¡¯t injured, unlike Black Divine, who needed to recover gradually, he had no such concerns. ¡°Boom!¡± As Chen Fei pondered the Demonic Body, the arena erupted in noise. Accompanied by the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix¡¯s agonized scream, its body was torn apart, blood raining from the sky. As the Nirvana Fire dissipated, She Mingchuan was revealed. She Mingchuan glanced at the Boundless Sea and Chen Fei, then looked at Black Divine, indicating he was ready to continue fighting! Chen Fei looked at the Monster Race. In the Monster Emperor Red Roar Elephant¡¯s hand, a spark appeared, and the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, though small, reappeared. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix lost, but relying on the Phoenix bloodline, it revived. However, in the fourth-stage late game, the Boundless Sea lost, and the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix could no longer participate. The Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors looked grave. She Mingchuan¡¯s strength was astonishing; even the divine beast Phoenix fell to his hands. The Bloodwing Divine Phoenix was supposed to be the Boundless Sea¡¯s trump card for the fourth-stage late game. Yet, this card had been overturned by the Shadow Island. After losing the first two rounds, the Shadow Island began to unleash immense power. Half an hour later, She Mingchuan had eliminated five opponents and then rested. Though not as exaggerated as Chen Fei¡¯s ten-man slaughter, She Mingchuan¡¯s rest was not due to exhaustion but seemed to be for stabilization. Whether She Mingchuan displayed his strongest abilities was unknown to outsiders. An hour later, with the tremor of the arena, the fourth-stage late game Mortal Combat ended. The Shadow Island had three remaining participants, while the Boundless Sea¡¯s fourth-stage late fighters were all defeated, except for the revived Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, all had died. She Mingchuan did not continue to the field, but the Shadow Island¡¯s remaining members secured the fourth-stage late game victory. Thus, the Mortal Combat concluded with each side holding one victory. The Boundless Sea¡¯s joy from Chen Fei¡¯s win in the fourth-stage mid game had dissipated. Though not yet in despair, the situation had indeed become somewhat severe. Fifteen minutes later, the fourth-stage peak Mortal Combat began. Two hours later, the fourth-stage peakMortal Combat concluded. The victor was the Shadow Island! It was the most brutal match, with the Shadow Island, despite winning, having only half of one person left. The Shadow Island¡¯s remaining fighter, having burned all his essence, spirit, and soul, ultimately wore down the Boundless Sea¡¯s Gu Zhongquan but fell into a near-death state himself. Gu Zhongquan, who was about to enter the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s peak, could not complete the breakthrough in the Mortal Combat and remained at the last step. Had he overcome this tribulation, the elevation from life-and-death survival would have made his breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm smooth. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Unfortunately, he fell just short. With all four Mortal Combats completed, the Shadow Island emerged as the biggest winner. The Shadow Island stood triumphant, looking at Black Divine and the Boundless Sea. However, the Mortal Combat wasn¡¯t truly over. According to the supplementary rules, the lower-ranked victor would challenge the higher-ranked victor. The official match begins! Chapter 882 - Chapter 882: Untamed Chapter 882: Untamed Editor: Dragon Boat Translation To emerge as the ultimate victor in the Boundless Sea, two tasks had to be accomplished. First, one had to hold off the Black Divine¡¯s offensive and defeat the initial-stage Fourth Rank contenders. Next, the Boundless Sea had to challenge and defeat the trio of She Mingchuan and his team, securing victory. Directly bypassing the late-stage Fourth Rank to challenge the peak of the Fourth Rank was not allowed; only one realm jump was permitted. This was why the individual from Shadow Island had been willing to burn everything he had, eventually wearing down Gu Zhongquan to his death. Because the victor of the late-stage Fourth Rank deathmatch had been Shadow Island, once Shadow Island secured the peak Fourth Rank match, no one else could challenge them. It was somewhat regrettable for Gu Zhongquan; if he had been thirty years younger, it might have been Shadow Island¡¯s member who had been worn down in the end. With his lifespan nearing its end, his vitality, spirit, and soul had inevitably declined. This might not have been apparent under normal circumstances, but in battles where one had to push to their limits, even minor weaknesses were magnified, becoming the straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. The Sun Moon Realms and the Monster Emperors turned to Chen Fei, as the hope of the entire Boundless Sea now rested on him. Indeed, while holding off the Black Divine¡¯s offensive might have been manageable, defeating She Mingchuan and his trio from Shadow Island seemed daunting for Zhu Xiaowen and the others. Even the Divine Monster, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, had been rendered powerless by She Mingchuan; had it not been for the Phoenix¡¯s special nature, it too might have perished in the arena. Challenging upward could improve one¡¯s cultivation to the corresponding level, but beyond that, the combat power would have been comparable to, or even inferior to, the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix. In such a situation, how could one defeat She Mingchuan and his team? In the late-stage Fourth Rank, Shadow Island¡¯s advantage had been overwhelming, much like the Boundless Sea¡¯s dominance in the mid-stage Fourth Rank. However, challenging upward presented the problem of adapting to increased power. Others could wait and take advantage of one¡¯s efforts, which gave them a significant inherent advantage. ¡°Rest assured, everyone. I will take action!¡± Chen Fei reassured the Sun Moon Realms and the Monster Emperors with a nod, then swiftly entered the arena. On the Black Divine¡¯s side, there had been two remaining initial-stage Fourth Rank participants: You Ziyi and Rong Zongying. You Ziyi had been a disciple of the Qingyan Sacred Land, while Rong Zongying had been a wandering cultivator, somewhat akin to the renowned Dream Shadow Master. Unlike the famous Dream Shadow Master, Rong Zongying had not been widely known, and few were aware of him. Rong Zongying had been devoted to his cultivation, focusing solely on improving his skills. He had been solitary, with no followers or relatives, dedicating all his time and energy to his practice. Such dedicated cultivators were not uncommon in the Boundless Sea, but reaching the Mountain Sea Realm was rare, let alone the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. Effort was important in cultivation, but it was not the most crucial factor. Effort could help one reach their limit, but that limit might only be the lower threshold for those with exceptional talent. However, not everything was absolute; sometimes, fate provided a glimmer of hope. Rong Zongying had average talent and came from a background of wandering cultivation. For the first three hundred years, he had nearly aged into obscurity at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm until he obtained the inheritance of the Withering Prosperity Scripture. By embracing death to find life and transforming through withering and prospering, Rong Zongying had broken through the constraints that held him back, stepping into the Mountain Sea Realm, and ultimately reaching the peak of that realm. However, in the end, he still fell before the Sun Moon Realms. Chen Fei stood on the arena, turning to look at the Black Divine¡¯s side. At that moment, You Ziyi and Rong Zongying had continuously enhanced their auras, quickly advancing to the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, reaching the Four Divine Palaces, Five Divine Palaces, and Six Divine Palaces. They only stopped once their realms were pushed to the limit of the mid-stage Mountain Sea Realm. Lower-tier victors could challenge higher-tier victors to break through their realms. Since You Ziyi was one person, Chen Fei¡¯s side also had to present two participants. You Ziyi¡¯s figure flashed and appeared on the arena, his gaze fixed firmly on Chen Fei. Even though You Ziyi had raised his realm to the same level as Chen Fei¡¯s, and given that he had been a peak Mountain Sea Realm expert in the past, adapting to his current power was not unfamiliar. However, facing a genius like Chen Fei still made him feel immense pressure. ¡°You are strong, but in battle, anything can happen!¡± You Ziyi said in a deep voice. ¡°I still prefer you, from earlier when you were so defiant.¡± Hearing You Ziyi¡¯s words, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile softly. Chen Fei still remembered You Ziyi¡¯s arrogant demeanor when facing Shen Huawen and others. However, You Ziyi¡¯s strength was indeed formidable; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have lasted until the end of the initial-stage Fourth Rank deathmatch. But that was the initial stage of the Fourth Rank. Now, in the mid-stage, Chen Fei was the true dominator of this match! ¡°How arrogant!¡± You Ziyi¡¯s expression darkened suddenly. He stepped back with his right foot and charged toward Chen Fei. Back when he was at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, no one dared to speak to him in such a manner among his peers. Yet now, a younger generation from several hundred years later, relying on some strength, dared to do so! The vitality of the heavens and earth surged toward You Ziyi. Transparent, delicate cicada wings appeared around You Ziyi, forming a massive wing. With a gentle flap, the vitality of the heavens and earth within a radius of a hundred miles was drawn in. Compared to the initial-stage Fourth Rank, the power of the Overlord¡¯s Technique and Golden Cicada Blade that You Ziyi used had increased significantly. The manipulation of the vitality became increasingly refined and intricate. The Black Divine¡¯s enhancement of You Ziyi¡¯s realm to the mid-stage Fourth Rank was not just a simple increase in cultivation; it likely involved additional enhancements. But these mattered little to Chen Fei. Chen Fei crushed opponents of the same realm in all aspects, and this was true even for those enhanced by the Black Divine. ¡°Buzz!¡± Nine Star Chain, Sword Dominates the Galaxy, Burning Soul Sacrifice! Illusory flames appeared around Chen Fei¡¯s body, and his aura soared to the sky. Vaguely, an immense giant¡¯s phantom appeared behind him, which was the Dust Giant Body. However, Chen Fei did not truly activate the Dust Giant Body. This phantom appeared more due to Chen Fei¡¯s full exertion, with the vitality of the heavens and earth automatically coalescing. Defeating You Ziyi did not require the Dust Giant Body. Chen Fei executed the Extreme Sky Steps, stepping onto a spatial crack with his right foot, and instantly appeared in front of You Ziyi. The Concealment Sword in his hand slashed out in an instant. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s overwhelming momentum approaching, You Ziyi¡¯s expression changed slightly. The wings made of countless delicate cicada wings behind him closed in, protecting him within. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of the sword echoed, and the seemingly indestructible cicada wings were sliced open by the blade of the Concealment Sword, creating a massive gap- Before You Ziyi could react, Chen Fei¡¯s figure burst through the gap and aimed a sword strike at You Ziyi¡¯s neck. The look of shock on You Ziyi¡¯s face vanished, replaced by a triumphant smile. In the next moment, a void of annihilation spread from the location of You Ziyi¡¯s heart throughout his body, and then it exploded instantly. Chen Fei remained unmoved, his Concealment Sword blocking in front of him. As Chen Fei performed this action, the phantom of the Dust Giant Body behind him mirrored the same move, a sword-like phantom several miles long appearing in front of Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± You Ziyi¡¯s body vanished completely, leaving behind a massive void in the spot where he had stood, with terrifying spatial tearing spreading outwards. More frightening than the spatial tearing was the black force of annihilation. Everyone from the Boundless Sea unconsciously leaned forward, anxiously watching the scene ahead. It wasn¡¯t until the spatial void closed and Chen Fei stood there unscathed that everyone let out a sigh of relief. You Ziyi¡¯s final move was intended for this. The Black Divine had long turned You Ziyi into a self-destructing tool, using his body¡¯s vitality, spirit, and soul as fuel to unleash an unprecedented attack. This attack had surpassed the full extent of You Ziyi¡¯s own power. Under normal circumstances, such a move was nearly unstoppable among opponents of the same realm, as it was beyond mere self-destruction, representing the complete use of one¡¯s power. Self-destruction could not fully harness all the power, but You Ziyi¡¯s move could! However, this attack ultimately failed to harm Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s defense had always been stronger than his offense. After the battle with the Dream Shadow Master, Chen Fei had comprehended the Dust Giant Body. Executing a sword strike with the Dust Giant Body would have left Chen Fei himself exhausted. But when using the Dust Giant Body solely for defense, Chen Fei found his defenses even more monstrous, and they could sustain longer. Thus, the annihilation force from You Ziyi¡¯s self-destruction was merely blocked by Chen Fei¡¯s use of the Dust Giant Body, causing no harm whatsoever. On Shadow Island¡¯s side, She Qianling and the others looked at Chen Fei with furrowed brows. Chen Fei, in the mid-stage Fourth Rank, wielding the Dust Giant Body, possessed such overwhelming power that it seemed out of place for someone of his realm. Typically, even a peak Fourth Rank expert could not withstand that sword. Originally, She Qianling and the others thought Chen Fei could only perform one such sword strike, after which he would inevitably become weakened. Even though a weakened Chen Fei would still be very strong, he would naturally be much weaker than at his peak. The failure of You Ziyi¡¯s self-destruction to harm Chen Fei left Shadow Island¡¯s side somewhat regretful. At this moment, the more severely Chen Fei was injured, the greater their chance of victory when they faced him. Unfortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s dominion in the mid-stage Fourth Rank at this position was simply insurmountable. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei sheathed his sword and looked up at the Black Divine¡¯s side. The Black Divine¡¯s crimson gaze fixed on Chen Fei. Although no aura was emitted, Chen Fei still felt a chill rising from his heart. Even though the Black Divine had fallen to the Fourth Rank, he remained an extremely terrifying presence. And this presence had begun to take notice of Chen Fei. He remembered Chen Fei, who had once seemed like an insignificant ant in his eyes. Chapter 883 - Chapter 883: Breakthrough, Late Stage Mountain Sea Chapter 883: Breakthrough, Late Stage Mountain Sea Realm Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei glanced briefly at Black Divine, his expression unchanged, then turned his attention to Rong Zongying. In the past, Chen Fei would never have appeared in front of Black Divine. A being like Black Divine could easily defeat Chen Fei with a single strike, given his mid-Fourth Tier strength. Even if Chen Fei hid within the Sacred City, he wouldn¡¯t be safe at all. The only way to ensure his life would be to stay within the Central Hall all the time. Currently, the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors had to be together in groups of two or more; otherwise, they might be killed by Black Divine, let alone Chen Fei. However, if the Boundless Sea won in the life-and-death duel, Black Divine would be banished to the void by the rules of the Boundless Sea dimension. This was something Black Divine had agreed to himself, and the rules had marked his aura. Otherwise, the dimension itself, being an indifferent entity, would not target Black Divine. Once banished, even if Black Divine had any grievances against Chen Fei, he would be unable to target him. As for the future, it would depend on whether they had another chance to meet. Rong Zongying also looked at Chen Fei, his figure flashing as he appeared on the arena. ¡°It is truly rare to see someone like you among the wandering cultivators. It¡¯s a pity that we are from different eras.¡± Rong Zongying smiled slightly at Chen Fei, then his entire body transformed into blackness, his face hidden behind the black mist. The power of annihilation rippled through Rong Zongying¡¯s body. Unlike You Ziyi¡¯s self-destruction, Rong Zongying controlled it to confront Chen Fei. ¡°Please!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands in salute and then charged at Rong Zongying. The Dust Giant Body¡¯s phantom behind him moved in sync with his actions. In less than a moment, with a half-mile-long spatial rift appearing in the sky, Rong Zongying¡¯s body was completely shattered. Inside the black shell, there was no flesh or blood left, only a spreading black mist. Outside the arena, Zhan Xuming and the others relaxed slightly. After being modified by Black Divine, Rong Zongying¡¯s combat power had surged dramatically. If it had been anyone else at the mid-Fourth Tier, even a top-tier genius like Zhu Xiaowen might have been annihilated. But Rong Zongying encountered the even more extraordinary Chen Fei and ultimately met his end. ¡°Voom!¡± With Rong Zongying¡¯s defeat, Black Divine¡¯s aura erupted violently. A massive black hole appeared behind Black Divine, with huge spatial rifts extending for miles. From a distance, Black Divine seemed to become the center of this world, instilling fear in all who looked upon him. Everyone, including those from Shadow Island, became immediately wary. Despite Black Divine¡¯s current Fourth Tier strength, his Sixth Tier perspective from the past meant that if he erupted, no one knew what might happen. Chen Fei gripped his Concealment Sword tightly, and the Dust Giant Body became increasingly clear. If anything went wrong, Chen Fei planned to escape, using the Dust Giant Body as a shield for the time being. It was unlikely to hold up, but Chen Fei¡¯s greatest trump card was his Flesh Rebirth technique and the jade boxes in the hands of Qu Qingsheng and his clones, which provided him with a retreat option! Suddenly, countless iron chains emerged from the void, binding Black Divine. This was the manifestation of the rules. Since the lower-tier victor challenged the higher-tier victor and failed, Black Divine¡¯s side was considered completely defeated in the life-and-death duel. With this loss, Black Divine no longer had any chances. According to the treaty agreed upon by the three parties at the time, Black Divine was to be banished. Black Divine did not resist the rules, as it was pointless. In its past Sixth Tier strength, Black Divine might have had a chance to tear apart the Boundless Sea¡¯s rules, but with only Fourth Tier power now, that was no longer possible. Black Divine glanced at the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors of the Boundless Sea, then at Chen Fei on the arena, before being dragged into the black hole by the chains. Moments later, the black hole dissipated, and Black Divine truly vanished. Chen Fei on the arena couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved. He had expected Black Divine to retaliate before leaving. It seemed that, in Black Divine¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei was still just an insignificant ant. Attacking an ant might only risk a greater backlash from the Boundless Sea¡¯s rules, which could cause Black Divine even more harm. Exiled from the Boundless Sea, Black Divine now had to consider how to evade capture by the Emperor of Shadow Island. Indeed, Black Divine¡¯s greatest danger now had arrived. Once exiled from the Boundless Sea, the Emperor of Shadow Island would undoubtedly seek to capture Black Divine. Capturing and refining such a former Sixth Tier powerhouse might yield rewards comparable to, or even surpassing, those from occupying the Boundless Sea. Thus, rather than venting its anger on Chen Fei, Black Divine¡¯s priority should be to preserve its own life. Seeing Black Divine disappear, the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors felt a significant burden lift from their hearts. Even though they had reached Fifth Tier cultivation, facing a powerhouse like Black Divine still left them with a sense of helplessness. In the Boundless Sea dimension, this was one thing, but in the Return to Nothing Realm, a Sixth Tier expert could easily subdue them without lifting a finger, merely instructing a Fifth Tier peak expert to eliminate them all. Zhan Xuming and the others turned their attention to Shadow Island. As long as they succeeded in challenging the late-Fourth Tier stage, Shadow Island would also have to leave the Boundless Sea dimension. With the Boundary Spirit Pearl, the entire Boundless Sea dimension¡¯s aura could be sealed. While the crisis wasn¡¯t entirely over, tracking the Boundless Sea dimension would become much more difficult for other powerhouses. Additionally, the Boundary Spirit Pearl had another function: it could slightly monitor the integrity of the Boundless Sea space. If a new spatial passage was opened, the Boundary Spirit Pearl would sense it. In that case, they could flatten the spatial passage and keep enemies out. Currently, the Boundless Sea could only accommodate up to mid-Fourth Tier cultivators. Although this limited their cultivation, it also provided some protection to the dimension, preventing it from being recklessly slaughtered by powerful beings. Chen Fei left the arena and returned to the area below. Dozens of precious materials were now piled up in front of him, and Zhan Xuming and the others stood around him, keeping everyone else at a distance. To face the late-Fourth Tier challenge, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level needed to be raised. Chen Fei did not immediately consume the materials but instead lightly tapped his Concealment Sword, restoring it to the form of the Concealment Bell, and then took out the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°You cultivate; if you trust me, I can help you refine these two spiritual treasures,¡± said Pang Changping, the Sacred Master of Tianyang Sacred Land, with a smile. ¡°Thankyou, Sacred Master!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands in gratitude. Pang Changping was in the mid-Sun Moon Realm, but he was more renowned for his artifact-refining skills. Among many Sacred Masters, no one could surpass him. The strongest profound treasure in the Sun Moon Realm was in the Tianyang Sacred Land, thanks in part to Pang Changping¡¯s efforts. It had been several hundred years since Pang Changping last refined spiritual treasures. The last time he did so was for his closed-door disciple. The Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell flew before Pang Changping, who looked at the crude refining techniques with a slight shake of his head. With a wave of his hand, a flame enveloped the two spiritual treasures. No other precious materials were needed; Pang Changping¡¯s Sun Moon Realm mid-stage true flame was the best aid for refining spiritual treasures. Zhu Xiaowen and Zhuang Weiquan had already begun advancing their realms. On Shadow Island¡¯s side, only three late-Fourth Tier cultivators remained, and the Boundless Sea could only field three as well. Zhu Xiaowen and Zhuang Weiquan were the strongest besides Chen Fei. Chen Fei sat cross-legged, looking at the Profound Lifting Fruit in front of him. Not finding any issues, he swallowed it in one bite. As a top-tier Fourth Tier material, the Profound Lifting Fruit could enhance cultivation even for those at the late-Mountain Sea Realm, let alone Chen Fei, who was at mid-Mountain Sea Realm. The Profound Lifting Fruit melted instantly upon ingestion, its vast energy rapidly spreading throughout Chen Fei¡¯s body and beginning to strengthen him automatically. The effect was subtle but thorough. Although the Profound Lifting Fruit was a top-tier Fourth Tier material with weak impact, even if the body couldn¡¯t absorb it in time, it would still diffuse naturally. For those at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, consuming it would not pose a life-threatening risk. Of course, over the years in the Boundless Sea, even within the Sacred Land, no one had used it this way¡ªit was considered a significant waste. Chen Fei activated the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, immediately integrating the medicinal power of the Profound Lifting Fruit. He then began forging the seventh Divine Palace. The process of forging the Divine Palace was remarkably swift. With his profound understanding of the technique, and with his energy, spirit, and soul in perfect condition, there was no obstruction to his advancement. In less than half an hour, the seventh Divine Palace was completed. ¡°Voom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body shivered slightly, and a ripple spread out. He felt his vision begin to rise and then suddenly dive downward. The seven innate talents, accompanied by the phantoms of the seven Divine Palaces, followed Chen Fei¡¯s soul and instantly broke through the spatial barriers, stepping into the void. When Chen Fei blinked, the scene before him had completely transformed, with a sky full of stars displayed before him. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted slightly. Compared to his previous entry, the distance between these stars and Chen Fei had significantly decreased. All his techniques were now perfected, with each one being among the top in the Boundless Sea. The talents in the void were formed by the resonance between his body and the void. By perfecting his techniques, Chen Fei had further manifested the latent talents within his body. Chen Fei surged forward, swiftly passing through the basic talents. In no time, he reached the specific talents exclusive to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Compared to previous times, Chen Fei barely expended any of his soul force to reach this position. He did not linger and continued moving forward. Familiar talent light spheres passed by Chen Fei¡¯s vision. When his soul force was reduced by 20%, Chen Fei saw the talents of Startling Crane, Grave Dust, Seamless, and Moon Wind. These were talents that could extract the opponent¡¯s essence upon injuring them. Such talents were powerful at the Mountain Sea Realm, but their efficacy was uncertain when reaching the Sun Moon Realm. According to the Stellar Divine Technique, if one could condense a divine ability specifically for extracting an opponent¡¯s essence in the Sun Moon Realm, it would normally be extremely potent. Especially against weaker opponents, it would be almost a guaranteed hit, with the opponent unable to resist. However, divine abilities were a matter of competition. If encountering an opponent with protective divine abilities, the outcome was unpredictable. Chen Fei preferred to strengthen his own abilities directly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Adapting to changes by maintaining constancy! Chen Fei¡¯s gaze passed over these talents as he continued to delve deeper into the void. After traversing a desolate expanse of nothingness, two light spheres appeared ahead. Chen Fei reached out and probed one of the light spheres. [Unblemished Divine Vision: Clear mind and perception, free from flaws and decay.] Chapter 884 - Chapter 884: Unblemished Divine Vision Chapter 884: Unblemished Divine Vision Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Unblemished Divine Vision Upon seeing the name of the talent, Chen Fei¡¯s spirits lifted immediately. Chen Fei had come across a brief and somewhat vague introduction to Unblemished Divine Vision in a classic text, but he remembered it clearly. For warriors, many talents in the void could produce immediate effects, especially those that matched their martial arts, leading to significant improvements. Chen Fei¡¯s seven talents within him each provided assistance, but not every talent was favored by other warriors. What suited Chen Fei might not have suited everyone. However, Unblemished Divine Vision was a talent that was absolutely suitable for every warrior; it was one of the most elite talents. Clarity of Mind, Invulnerability Once acquired, the Unblemished Divine Vision talent allowed warriors to directly observe the minutest details within their bodies and immediately repair any damage that occurred. There was no need for the warrior to consciously initiate this process; the body automatically restored itself. This might have sounded like rapid recovery, similar to how the Suppressing Dragon Elephant functioned, where Chen Fei recovered from injuries at an astonishing speed. Yet, despite its speed, there was always a period of time involved, especially when the injuries were severe, requiring a longer recovery. Unblemished Divine Vision represented the pinnacle of recovery because it directly solidified the warrior¡¯s peak state. You would suffer injuries, but they would be instantly restored to their original state. As long as there was enough energy within you to sustain it, you would always be at your peak moment without regression. This was the clarity of mind and invulnerability. In everyday combat, the recovery provided by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was already quite sufficient. However, with Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension of the Dust Giant Body, the recovery had become somewhat inadequate. The Dust Giant Body exerted a limit-breaking pressure on Chen Fei¡¯s energy, causing him to enter a state of injury and weakness after executing a sword strike. Recovery was possible but took some time. If Chen Fei had acquired the Unblemished Divine Vision talent, he would have remained at his peak combat effectiveness even after the Dust Giant Body¡¯s sword strike, with only energy consumption affecting him. In other words, the Dust Giant Body¡¯s sword strike would have been akin to a skill with a cooldown period and a negative state of injury and weakness. After using it once, a significant rest period was required before it could be used again. If not fully recovered, using it a second time would have resulted in exacerbated injuries and significantly reduced combat effectiveness. In the worst-case scenario, it could even have led to physical collapse. Chen Fei could regenerate through blood sacrifice, but this required sufficient energy. If Chen Fei was forced to use the Dust Giant Body twice in a row, the opponent, undoubtedly powerful, might not have given him the chance for blood regeneration. With the Unblemished Divine Vision talent, there was no cooldown time for skills. As long as there was enough energy, he could have continued to strike with three or four sword strikes while remaining at peak state without any fatigue. This was the value of the Unblemished Divine Vision talent. It forcibly refreshed all negative states and cooldowns of techniques, allowing continuous use without worrying about aftereffects. ¡°Too overpowered!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes sparkled as he realized that the only limit to the Unblemished Divine Vision talent was the amount of energy available; as long as it was not depleted, continuous combat was possible! Chen Fei retracted his hand and looked at another light sphere. He would definitely have chosen the Unblemished Divine Vision talent. Its appearance here must have been due to Chen Fei¡¯s extensive armor and the activation of his deepest latent potential. Not choosing this talent would have been inconceivable! However, since Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual energy consumption was only around thirty percent, he could have continued to explore other talents and gain more insights. He could return later to claim the Unblemished Divine Vision talent. Heart of Sincerity: The Power of Foreknowledge The Heart of Sincerity granted foresight into the unpredictable events of life, like the waxing and waning of the moon. Through the path of sincerity, one could attain precognition. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up upon reading the introduction to the Heart of Sincerity. What a stroke of luck! After encountering the Unblemished Divine Vision talent, another talent, the Heart of Sincerity, had appeared. If the Unblemished Divine Vision talent ensured that you remained at your peak state in any situation, then the Heart of Sincerity was focused on external matters. As described, this talent allowed you to sense, in advance, any fortune or misfortune related to you. As a warrior¡¯s strength increased, their perception of their environment grew stronger, allowing them to sense imminent danger. However, this perception had its limitations. Particularly when dealing with those who intended harm and specifically masked their murderous intent, the sensitivity would be diminished. Only when an opponent was truly in front of them did the perception become significantly stronger, but by then, many situations had already been set, leaving little room for change. The Heart of Sincerity talent, however, could forcibly break through such concealments. Before the Autumn Wind Moves, the Cicadas Feel To some extent, possessing the Heart of Sincerity meant that one could avoid all unfavorable factors. Unless the disparity in strength was too great, with others overwhelming you with overwhelming force, leaving you with no way to escape, this was a different matter. ¡°Having perfected various top-tier martial arts within the Mountain Sea Realm, the reward has indeed arrived!¡± A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Although the Heart of Sincerity did not enhance combat power, its value was astonishing, on par with the Unblemished Divine Vision talent. Even if Chen Fei chose the Heart of Sincerity, and it disappeared once he broke through to the Sun Moon Realm and condensed the Divine Seed, at least part of its effects would remain engraved in his soul. He would still benefit from this talent in the future. Of course, as Chen Fei¡¯s realm continued to rise, the Heart of Sincerity¡¯s ability would undoubtedly weaken over time. But given that it was a talent of the Mountain Sea Realm, it was unrealistic to expect it to remain powerful indefinitely. Chen Fei smiled. He had now also settled on the talent required for the eighth Divine Palace. Chen Fei withdrew his arm and began flying toward the distance. The void felt somewhat lengthy. When Chen Fei¡¯s spiritual energy consumption reached forty-five percent and he was contemplating whether to return, four more light spheres appeared ahead. Chen Fei hurried forward. After examining these four light spheres, he intended to return. Continuing further might leave him without the strength to return to the starting point. [Blazing Fire: Enhances fire-type martial arts, reduces the difficulty of cultivating fire-type martial arts] Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched. This fire-type talent was quite similar in effect to Thunderstorm. However, he had already obtained the Thunderstorm talent earlier in the void. This fire-type talent of equal quality appeared here. It could only be said that Chen Fei was not very sensitive to fire-type talents within his body. Or perhaps the martial arts he cultivated contained too little fire-type essence, hence it had not been activated. [Flowing Water: Enhances water-type martial arts, reduces the difficulty of cultivating water-type martial arts] Chen Fei reached for another light sphere. It was another attribute-based talent, with the same quality as Blazing Fire. He glanced at the remaining two light spheres, had some guesses, but still reached for them. [Metal Slash: Enhances metal-type martial arts, reduces the difficulty of cultivating metal-type martial arts] [Wood Forest: Enhances wood-type martial arts, reduces the difficulty of cultivating wood-type martial arts] Indeed, these were attribute-based talents. While the Wood-type talent was not particularly notable, Metal Slash was quite decent. If chosen, Metal Slash could have increased the sharpness of Chen Fei¡¯s sword during combat. However, it was merely decent. If the martial arts were not compatible, choosing Metal Slash would have only resulted in a limited increase in combat power. Chen Fei withdrew his hand and looked at the distant void before turning and flying back in the direction he had come from. Moments later, Chen Fei arrived in front of the Unblemished Divine Vision talent, seized it, and flew back toward the starting point. With his spiritual energy reduced to only fifty percent, Chen Fei returned to the starting position, dragging the Unblemished Divine Vision with him and leaving the void. In reality, as his spiritual energy returned, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened. With the arrival of the Unblemished Divine Vision talent, the seventh Divine Palace emitted a hazy glow. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant operated automatically, complementing the Unblemished Divine Vision talent, and the proficiency of Unblemished Divine Vision increased at an astonishing rate. Chen Fei turned to look at the direction of Shadow Island, where his companions awaited the completion of their progress. According to the initial rules, a lower-tier victor challenging a higher-tier victor had to enter within twelve hours. Thus, Chen Fei had ample time to elevate his realm to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, achieving full completion of the eighth Divine Palace. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying Unblemished Divine Vision¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Unblemished Divine Vision -? Suppressing Dragon Elephant!¡± Chen Fei waved his hand, and over two hundred Myriad Clones appeared. He picked one and set it ablaze. ¡°What kind of technique is this, requiring the Myriad Bamboo for cultivation?¡± Onlookers watched Chen Fei¡¯s actions with curiosity. ¡°Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique!¡± someone knowledgeable explained quietly. ¡°The technique of Dream Shadow Master?¡± others asked in surprise. They also recalled the conversations between Dream Shadow Master and Chen Fei during the previous battles. However, as the creator of the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, Dream Shadow Master had ultimately been defeated by Chen Fei, a latercomer, demonstrating the emergence of the new generation surpassing the old. Many finally understood why Chen Fei, despite his youth, possessed such formidable realm and techniques. The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was a significant factor in this. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Unblemished Divine Vision talent was increasing in proficiency at an astonishing rate. Chen Fei¡¯s task was to slightly adjust the Suppressing Dragon Elephant after each Myriad Clone burned to correct it to the proper position. Mastery Realm, Perfection Realm! As the proficiency of the Unblemished Divine Vision talent increased, its coverage expanded, and the energy required to maintain peak combat effectiveness gradually decreased. ¡°Buzz!¡± The seventh Divine Palace trembled as the Unblemished Divine Vision talent erupted with a beam of light, enveloping Chen Fei from head to toe. Unblemished Divine Vision Talent Reached Great Completion realm! Chapter 885 - Chapter 885: Continuing to Break Through, the Eighth Divine Palace! Chapter 885: Continuing to Break Through, the Eighth Divine Palace! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A wonderfully strange sensation rippled through Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei could finely perceive everything around him. Previously, although he could sense the internal workings of his body, it was never with such detail. The manipulation of his energy, spirit, and soul had also never been so fluid. It wasn¡¯t so much about speed; rather, it was that all the barriers between his energy, spirit, and soul had been opened, resulting in a smooth and seamless flow. A smile unconsciously appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Opening his eyes, he grabbed another Profound Lifting Fruit and continued consuming it. With Chen Fei¡¯s current combat strength and his new talent, he was more than capable of defeating She Mingchuan and the others. However, since he could continue to strengthen himself, Chen Fei naturally had no reason to stop. Reaching the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, attacking the Shadow Island would only become easier. When those around Chen Fei saw that he had started consuming the Profound Lifting Fruit, they understood that he had finished dealing with the seventh Divine Palace. In contrast to Chen Fei¡¯s rapid progress, Zhu Xiaowen and his companions were still comprehending the talent within the seventh Divine Palace. Even with the use of materials to enhance comprehension, their progress was still much slower compared to the straightforward approach of the Myriad Clone. According to the pace of the sect¡¯s secret art, Zhu Xiaowen and the others would gain one talent for each Divine Palace starting from the seventh. However, to gain a new talent, they had to fully comprehend the previous one. Given their current speed, it was estimated that in twelve hours, they would only manage to comprehend half of the eighth Divine Palace¡¯s talent before needing to stop. At most, Zhu Xiaowen and the others could use the remaining time during Chen Fei¡¯s turn on stage to practice. The immense medicinal power of the Profound Lifting Fruit spread throughout Chen Fei¡¯s body. He circulated the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, integrating this power to begin forging the eighth Divine Palace. Just like the forging of the seventh Divine Palace, the process of forging the eighth Divine Palace flowed smoothly, without any obstacles or barriers. In less than half an hour, the eighth Divine Palace trembled slightly and was completed. Chen Fei¡¯s soul once again rose from his body. Using the talent of Unblemished Divine Vision as an arrow, he tore through the barrier of the void and stepped inside. Chen Fei looked up at the vast starlight ahead, leaped, and charged forward. However, not long after taking off, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted. It seemed that with the addition of Unblemished Divine Vision, Chen Fei found his control over his soul to be more refined. The result of this was that the consumption of his soul during flight was significantly reduced. Considering the distance Chen Fei needed to cover and the new talent as propulsion, the final distance covered would be quite noticeable. After passing through numerous light clusters and using up 20% of his soul, Chen Fei arrived at the Heart of Sincerity. He glanced at the Heart of Sincerity and continued flying forward. The Heart of Sincerity had to be chosen, but just like last time, Chen Fei wanted to see what other talents lay beyond the void. After consuming another 10% of his soul, Chen Fei arrived at the four talents of the Metal Slash. With only 30% of his soul consumed in total, he still had the chance to see the talents further ahead. Chen Fei moved forward, heading toward the void. Darkness! Solitude! It was uncertain whether it was Chen Fei¡¯s illusion, but this stretch of void seemed to be more oppressive than the blank areas he had previously crossed. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple spread through the void. Chen Fei had unknowingly entered a void region resembling a quagmire, causing his flight speed to slow dramatically. Chen Fei furrowed his brows and looked ahead. He could faintly see a delicate barrier, and beyond it, numerous stars. The sheer number of stars created a disorienting illusion for Chen Fei, making him feel as if he were back at the starting point. ¡°Is it time to break through my own limitations?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted. Each cultivator¡¯s talent was quite different, as it resonated with the void from within their inner world, creating a unique spectacle. Talent varied from person to person, but many talents were shared among humans, as they were all part of the same race. At that moment, as Chen Fei approached the barrier, it was clear that he had already manifested all the talents he possessed within the void. Crossing this barrier, Chen Fei would see talents not only from other humans but also from different races. The void belonged to all the myriad races. As long as one¡¯s foundation was deep enough, it was no problem to adopt a monster race¡¯s talent. Chen Fei calculated the current consumption of his soul and the distance to the barrier, feeling slightly relieved. The barrier was passable, and he still had the opportunity to see which talents the numerous stars ahead represented. ¡°Buzz!¡± Another ripple passed over the barrier, and Chen Fei moved through it. Without pausing, he flew directly to the nearest light cluster and reached out. [Severed Tail: Total Sacrifice] Voluntarily discarding all body parts except the head and torso, new ones could regrow after some time. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. This resembled a talent of certain monster races¡ªsevering a limb to survive. Some monsters would sacrifice a front paw, detonating it for incredible offensive power. If injured or limbs were severed, this talent could help gradually recover. However, this talent held no significance for Chen Fei. He withdrew his arm and reached into another light cluster. [Great Strength: Strength Increase] [Toughness: Defense Increase] [Giant Growth: Body Enlargement] These talents were all basic talents of other races. Chen Fei glanced around. With so many light clusters, he couldn¡¯t examine them all in time. After assessing his soul consumption, Chen Fei shifted his form and flew forward. The number of light clusters began to decrease, with only three floating in the farthest distance. Beyond that, Chen Fei was too exhausted to reach. He had to examine these three light clusters before returning. [Conceal Form: Conceal Breath and Shape] Automatically concealed one¡¯s presence, blending with the surrounding environment, causing nearby beings to subconsciously ignore one¡¯s existence. An interesting talent, but Chen Fei had no need for such a disguise. [Ice Edge: Slow down] Attacked the enemy, causing their movements to slow. This resembled the abilities of ice-based techniques, but while ice techniques typically targeted the body, the Ice Edge talent targeted the soul. It had a certain chance of disrupting the connection between the enemy¡¯s soul and body, causing a slowing effect regardless of whether the enemy was injured. This talent reminded Chen Fei of a particular monster beast. However, this talent was not without countermeasures. As long as one¡¯s soul was strong enough, the effect of such an attack would be minimal. [Divine Metamorphosis: Death and Rebirth, Unbroken, Unestablished] When gravely wounded and on the brink of death, one would fall into a state of suspended animation. After some time, this state would end, wounds would heal, and strength would increase. Chen Fei examined the Divine Metamorphosis talent and realized he had not heard of it appearing in any monster race, though it could belong to another race. This talent, under the right circumstances, could significantly enhance one¡¯s strength in a short period, provided one had a strong backing and good fortune. One could bring themselves to the brink of death, enter suspended animation, and, if they survived, experience a boost in strength. However, if one didn¡¯t survive, the outcome would be grim. With proper care and critical treatment from others, the chances of survival would be very high. Yet, without sufficient support, others might ensure that one truly perished while in suspended animation, turning one to dust. The limit for using Divine Metamorphosis was nine times, and surviving all nine would result in dramatic changes in strength. Unfortunately, Chen Fei would not choose this talent, as it essentially placed his life in the hands of others. Chen Fei glanced at the distant void, realizing he had no time to explore other talents and would need to return another time. He turned back, bypassed many talents, and reentered the barrier. Moments later, Chen Fei arrived in front of the Heart of Sincerity talent, grabbed the light cluster, and flew back to the starting position. The Heart of Sincerity talent was essentially a super sensor for fortune and misfortune. Chen Fei, who had been obsessed with enhancing his defenses, sought precisely such security. With the Heart of Sincerity, while it couldn¡¯t guarantee absolute safety, it would at least provide early warning of significant dangers, allowing for timely responses. Returning to the initial position, Chen Fei looked back at the stars behind him, holding the Heart of Sincerity, and left the void. In reality, the eighth Divine Palace began to emit a brilliant light, and with the suppression of the talent, the immense power of the Divine Palace stabilized completely. Chen Fei activated the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique. The eight Divine Palaces, connected by countless runes, worked in unison. Compared to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s current foundational strength was only lacking one Divine Palace, so the gap was not substantial. When using the Nine Stars Convergence, he would surpass any peak Mountain Sea Realm cultivator. Other late Mountain Sea Realm cultivators only had six Divine Palaces working together, while the remaining two palaces provided isolated power, incomparable to Chen Fei¡¯s strength. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying Talent Heart of Sincerity¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Heart of Sincerity ¡ª Tranquil Heart Technique!¡± Chen Fei was slightly surprised by the result of the Heart of Sincerity¡¯s simplification, which had been reduced to a foundational mental cultivation method from the Body Tempering realm. Chen Fei picked up one of the Myriad Clones and burned it. The insights related to the Heart of Sincerity appeared in his sea of consciousness, which he quickly absorbed. Five hours later, as a dazzling light emanated from the eighth Divine Palace, the Heart of Sincerity reached full completion. Chen Fei opened his eyes and sensed a wave of malevolent intent directed at him, with the strongest coming from Shadow Island. Chen Fei stood up and turned to look at Pang Changping, the master of the Tianyang Sacred Land. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Pang Changping smiled slightly, and the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell flew toward Chen Fei. ¡°Clang!¡± As Chen Fei grasped the Qianyuan Sword, a clear, ethereal sword sound rang out, filling the surroundings with an overwhelming sense of killing intent. ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon!¡± Chen Fei made a gesture of respect to the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors, then leaped into the arena, looking up at Shadow Island. Chapter 886 - Chapter 886: Heaven and Earth Chapter 886: Heaven and Earth Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On the Shadow Island, She Qianling¡¯s gaze was fixed on Chen Fei, his expression grave. In this life-and-death duel, She Qianling was not surprised by any of the matchups. Even battles between peak fourth-tier fighters, with the Shadow Island¡¯s combat reaching the brink of death, seemed normal to him. Battles between fighters of the same tier, especially among the top-tier, were inherently brutal, dependent on who could grit their teeth and endure the longest. However, Chen Fei, who was originally a mid-fourth-tier warrior, was an anomaly. His strength was so overwhelming that he had no worthy opponents of his tier. She Mingchuan also had dominance among fourth-tier late-stage fighters, but it was not as exaggerated as Chen Fei¡¯s. At one point, She Qianling even suspected that Chen Fei might be a powerful expert of the Emperor Realm who had shed his essence and disguised himself as a fourth-tier warrior to elevate his combat power to such an extent. ¡°She He, according to the previous plan, force him to use his strongest strike.¡± She Qianling¡¯s eyes flashed with cold light as he said, ¡°As long as we kill him, we¡¯ll win this life-and-death duel!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± She He nodded and leaped onto the arena, his gaze locked on Chen Fei. Chen Fei glanced at She He, then looked down at his Qianyuan Sword. With the forging techniques of the mid-Sun Moon Realm, even slight adjustments to the Qianyuan Sword had significantly enhanced its power. Originally, the Qianyuan Sword had reached the level of a high-grade spiritual treasure, but in reality, it had achieved this position solely through Chen Fei¡¯s accumulation of various spiritual essences. It was quite simple and rather crude. Chen Fei did not require the sword to be exceptionally sharp¡ªhe only needed it to be powerful and solid. Thus, the sword had been forcefully upgraded. However, continuing to upgrade the Qianyuan Sword in this manner was not impossible, but would require an astronomical amount of spiritual essence. After the recent forging by Pang Changping, the Qianyuan Sword had been thoroughly adjusted, not only increasing its power but also leaving room for future upgrades. If it weren¡¯t for this life-and-death duel, where only treasures of one¡¯s own tier could be carried, Pang Changping¡¯s forging skills could easily elevate the Qianyuan Sword to the peak of spiritual treasure. ¡°She He of Shadow Island, please instruct me!¡± A faint green light emanated from She He. ¡°Chen Fei of the Boundless Sea, please instruct me!¡± The Qianyuan Sword was angled towards the sky, and nine starlights flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s body. Within Chen Fei, there were already eight Divine Palaces. The three illusory Divine Palaces brought by the Nine Star Chain included one placed in the normal ninth Divine Palace¡¯s position. The other two illusory Divine Palaces floated around the nine Divine Palaces, acting like satellites. The array patterns of the nine Divine Palaces were connected, placing Chen Fei at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, with two additional illusory Divine Palaces providing extra power. This made him stronger than the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, though not excessively so, as the two illusory Divine Palaces were not fully integrated. They could provide power, but since they were not combined, there was a slight deficiency. Chen Fei constantly circulated the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, attempting to directly connect the two floating Divine Palaces, but after several attempts, only some of the array patterns were connected to the two palaces. It was a general unification but still fell short compared to the connection with the nine Divine Palaces. Nevertheless, Chen Fei¡¯s aura was now extremely formidable, far surpassing that of previous peak fourth-tier fighters. She He¡¯s figure had already vanished, replaced by a vast, lush forest before Chen Fei. This forest continued to absorb the world¡¯s essence, expanding recklessly. She He practiced wood-based techniques and had previously used the endless power of wood to strangle both the Boundless Sea and Black Divine¡¯s forces to death. The forest now revealed was somewhat akin to the phoenix¡¯s Nirvana fire. If the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix had faced She He instead of She Mingchuan, it might not have been defeated so quickly. ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!¡± Seeing that Chen Fei did not move, thick branches with diameters exceeding several dozen meters streaked through the air towards Chen Fei. In an instant, Chen Fei¡¯s front was covered by countless branches. There were at least thousands of branches, each performing sword techniques. Not only did each branch individually execute sword techniques, but the branches also formed smaller sword formations, which eventually combined into larger formations. Layers upon layers, rings upon rings, this instantly amplified the power of the thousands of branches, causing the world¡¯s essence within a radius of several dozen miles to surge in response to these formations. With this single move, She He¡¯s attack had already reached the level of a peak fourth-tier fighter. Ordinary fourth-tier late-stage fighters facing She He would be killed instantly upon contact, with only a chance to escape remaining. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids flicked slightly, and with a subtle movement of his Qianyuan Sword, a sword scar several miles long appeared in the air. ¡°Boom!¡± In the sky above, nine lightning pillars, nearly a mile in width, struck down and collided with the forest conjured by She He. Trees shattered, and the high temperature of the lightning scorched them into nothingness. A faint scent of fresh grass lingered in the air. This was a potent poison; even a typical fourth-tier warrior would be affected. While it wouldn¡¯t cause immediate death, it would create a barrier between mind and spirit, slowing down their techniques. In battles between strong fighters, when their strength is comparable, the contest often comes down to details, just like the previous fourth-tier life- and-death duel. Once poisoned and slowed down, the next moment could lead to death. Chen Fei remained unaffected, his expression as calm as spring. With so many layers of armor, if such minor poison could defeat him, his training would have been in vain. The violent thunderous sound gradually dissipated, and more than half of She He¡¯s conjured forest had vanished. However, in the blink of an eye, the damaged parts of the forest had recovered by thirty percent. After another breath, recovery reached seventy percent, with She He continuously expanding the forest¡¯s range. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, and the entire world seemed to freeze. Chen Fei observed the swirling essence of the world within the forest before him. His previous strike had flattened nearly half of the forest, and the lightning pillars had burned the broken plants to ashes. But despite the lightning¡¯s ferocity, some essence of the world remained after the plants vanished. She He, using his control over this essence, had quickly restored the forest with even the slightest touch. To some extent, She He¡¯s technique resembled certain aspects of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant embeds all information into the deepest part of the blood, leaving an imprint that can rapidly restore itself when conditions allow. While the Suppressing Dragon Elephant focuses on physical body refinement, She He treated the forest, his domain, as an extension of his own body in his practice. By solidifying all information, he could copy and paste from it whenever needed. As long as the world¡¯s essence was sufficient, it could be easily achieved. As long as his body remained intact, the domain would not dissipate. And as long as the body remained hidden within the domain without overturning the entire domain, it was impossible to truly harm his body. This created a paradox but also demonstrated the true power of a master of the domain. Facing She He¡¯s method of combat inspired Chen Fei with many insights. If Chen Fei had chosen a domain talent, like the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s unique talent of confinement, a force field-based domain, it would alleviate some of the pressure when using the Dust Giant Body. With such a domain, some of the pressure could be absorbed by the domain, reducing the burden on Chen Fei¡¯s body. However, this would result in a decrease in the potency of the Dust Giant Body¡¯s attack and defense, though the pressure would be significantly less. The attack and defense of the Dust Giant Body would decrease, but the pressure would be significantly reduced. If Chen Fei had not encountered the Unblemished Divine Vision this time, he might have indeed chosen a domain talent. While the effectiveness of the Dust Giant Body decreased, its sustainability improved considerably. However, with the Unblemished Divine Vision, as long as Chen Fei¡¯s energy, spirit, and soul could support him and maintain peak condition, deliberately lowering the Dust Giant Body¡¯s effectiveness would seem somewhat self-limiting. She He, concealed within the forest, watched Chen Fei from afar. He formed hand seals, and tens of thousands of branches soared into the sky, forming a sword formation that was hurled towards Chen Fei. Compared to the previous attack, this was the pinnacle of She He¡¯s strength. Chen Fei looked up at the tens of thousands of intertwining branches, forming a sword edge that reached from heaven to earth, and shook his head slightly. It was essentially the same technique as before, just with increased quantity, offering no new insights for Chen Fei. An illusory sword shadow appeared above the Divine Palaces, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura surged dramatically. The Sword Dominates the Galaxy, integrated with nine talents, had reached its peak. The current Nine Heavens Stellar Technique could only accommodate nine talents to form a talent skill. Attack increased by seventy percent, defense by ninety percent, attack speed and movement speed by fifty percent, and recovery by seventy percent. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s mid-Mountain Sea Realm state, the Sword Dominates the Galaxy had undergone changes. Although the Unblemished Divine Vision and the Heart of Sincerity were not offensive talents, the breaking of the barrier between mind and spirit still boosted attack by ten percent and defense by twenty percent. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Attack speed and movement speed increased by twenty percent, with recovery improving by forty percent. Even Chen Fei, as the practitioner, found the effect of the Sword Dominates the Galaxy somewhat astounding. At this level, continuing to significantly increase strength would be nearly impossible, as there were limits within the Mountain Sea Realm. Both the upper limit of the realm and the potential for power enhancement through Mountain Sea Realm techniques and talents had a barrier. Surpassing this barrier was almost impossible; forcing a breakthrough could lead to a bottomless abyss¡ªor perhaps to a sea of stars. Chapter 887 - Chapter 887: Arrogant Chapter 887: Arrogant Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A massive figure appeared behind Chen Fei: it was the Dust Giant Body. Illusory flames burned on both Chen Fei and the Dust Giant Body. Compared to the last time Chen Fei used it, the Dust Giant Body was now much clearer, and the power contained within it was significantly more exaggerated. The Dust Giant Body had not yet made a move, but She He¡¯s face had already changed drastically. Before the match, She Qianling had instructed She He to force Chen Fei to use the Dust Giant Body. She He had indeed planned to do this. He intended to use his words to provoke Chen Fei after the sword formation descended, hoping to enrage Chen Fei into acting recklessly. However, She He had not yet spoken, and the second move had not even been executed when Chen Fei proactively deployed the Dust Giant Body. She He knew that it wasn¡¯t his sword moves that had pressured Chen Fei into using this technique ahead of time. He didn¡¯t have time to think about the reason, as facing the Dust Giant Body now caused his entire soul to buzz. This was the reaction usually reserved for imminent life-threatening situations. In other words, if She He didn¡¯t handle this move properly, he would die directly! Although She He had prepared himself for death before the match, truly facing death was inevitably not something one could face calmly. Instinct for survival made She He want to live, even if it meant risking everything to counter-attack Chen Fei! She Qianling and She Zijing had analyzed that using the Dust Giant Body would put tremendous pressure on Chen Fei. Although it wouldn¡¯t render him immobile, it would certainly weaken him. She He¡¯s greatest advantage was his inexhaustible vitality, a fusion of his practiced techniques and awakened talent. ¡°Now!¡± She He roared, and the enormous sword formed by tens of thousands of branches instantly vaporized, expanding several times in size. Typically, the more condensed an attack, the greater its power. However, this was not always the case. Sometimes, increasing the attack area and drawing on more of the natural energies could also enhance power. At this moment, the natural energies within a hundred-mile radius formed a funnel-like vortex, adhering to She He¡¯s sword. She He¡¯s hair turned instantly white, and his face began to age rapidly. The power had exceeded She He¡¯s limit, and he was directly using his vitality to sustain it. This was self-damaging, digging into his own reserves, but if it could block the Dust Giant Body, it would all be worth it. With the powerful regenerative ability of the Wood element, She He didn¡¯t need to worry about dying immediately. Chen Fei lifted his head slightly, observing the descending sword blade from the sky. Compared to this resilience, Chen Fei seemed like an ant, and even the Dust Giant Body towering several miles high appeared extremely insignificant. It was as if, in the next moment, both the Dust Giant Body and Chen Fei would be reduced to dust. Chen Fei held the Qianyuan Sword, his eyes shining with brilliance. She He¡¯s attackhad too many flaws. This attack far exceeded She He¡¯s limits, and he could not perfect it. Not only did Chen Fei see the flaws, but many late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts could also see them. However, while others might see the flaws, they would be powerless against such an attack, but Chen Fei could act! Chen Fei stepped forward, swinging the Qianyuan Sword ahead. The Dust Giant Body behind him followed the same movement, the sword blade extending miles and falling straight down. ¡°Boom!¡± The sword of the Dust Giant Body collided with She He¡¯s colossal sword, causing the entire arena to tremble slightly, and a huge ripple spread out. She He¡¯s colossal sword halted mid-air, its blade vibrating violently. The next moment, the sword shattered from the tip. The Dust Law Sword advanced, slicing through She He¡¯s colossal sword completely. But this was not the end; it was merely the beginning. The Dust Law Sword traced an arc, falling towards She He in the forest. As the sword passed, the space shattered, leaving a narrow spatial crack trailing behind it. In the Forest Realm, She He, appearing as withered as a dead tree, suffered a backlash after his colossal sword was shattered, causing his vitality to further drain. Despite the Forest Realm continuously supplying pure life energy into She He¡¯s body, it could not halt the depletion of his vitality. She He looked up at the Dust Law Sword and struck his own heart with a punch, the immense force causing his back to bulge outward. His heart shattered instantly, and the explosion of the broken heart unleashed tremendous power. Without hesitation, She He continued to punch his torso, crushing all the internal organs and sending a surge of Wood element energy into the Forest Realm. This was the power She He had stored for times of extreme peril. Only in such dire situations could it be used. Indeed, this was a genuine crisis. Without a desperate fight, death was inevitable! Trees in the Forest Realm grew wildly, intertwining to form a massive shield overhead. The shield¡¯s patterns interwove like the turtle shell patterns of the mythical beast Xuanwu, appearing nearly indestructible. ¡°Boom!¡± The Dust Law Sword struck the shield, and a blinding light erupted from the intersection of the patterns, causing those with slightly lower cultivation levels outside the arena to close their eyes involuntarily. ¡°Crack!¡± The Dust Law Sword paused briefly, and a faint sound came from the shield, followed by fine cracks spreading across it in an instant. The next moment, the entire shield shattered, and the Forest Realm also exploded, revealing She He within. She He stood in mid-air, looking up at the sky and watching the Dust Law Sword descend. Instinctively, She He crossed his arms in a futile attempt to shield himself, only to be instantly consumed by the Dust Law Sword. All resistance and struggle became null under the sword of the Dust Giant Body. A massive spatial crack hung in the air, with natural energies wildly pouring in to gradually repair the rift. She He was strong, but Chen Fei was even stronger, and vastly so. ¡°Shadow Island¡¯s She Mingjian, please advise!¡± With a thunderous shout, She Mingjian from Shadow Island flew into the arena at the moment of She He¡¯s death. In the previous four deathmatches, the winners had time to decide whether to switch out and rest. But in this challenge format, where a lower-tier victor challenges a higher-tier victor, there was no time for hesitation. One either leaves the arena as quickly as possible after a match or faces a wheel battle against the next opponent. Chen Fei had just used the Dust Giant Body, and She Mingjian from Shadow Island appeared immediately. The reason was simple: to take advantage of Chen Fei¡¯s momentary weakness and kill him directly. Chen Fei¡¯s reckless use of the Dust Giant Body was somewhat puzzling, but it likely indicated a breakthrough to the late fourth stage and the integration of new talents. This new talent was probably related to recovery, allowing Chen Fei to use the Dust Giant Body so boldly, a technique that severely pressured himself. However, no matter how strong the recovery ability, time was still required for it to support him. Therefore, Shadow Island seized this opportunity, using all their strength to kill Chen Fei. Arrogance in relying on newfound recovery abilities was both reckless and foolish. Arrogance was the greatest sin, for it causes one to subconsciously overlook many things, leading to great disasters. From Shadow Island¡¯s perspective, Chen Fei was arrogant and presumptuous. If they had Chen Fei¡¯s strength, they would have been cautious and strategic. But Chen Fei¡¯s current actions suited their intentions perfectly. As long as Chen Fei died, even if She Mingjian also perished in the process, it would be worth it. After all, Shadow Island still had She Mingchuan waiting. She Mingchuan was the strongest of the late-stage fourth realm experts from Shadow Island, known for his exceptional talent, which he had already proven in previous deathmatches. Even the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, embodying the Phoenix form, had been slain by She Mingchuan. Given She Mingchuan¡¯s power, the remaining two from Boundless Sea, Zhu Xiaowen and his companion, were insignificant and easily dealt with. Thus, eliminating Chen Fei would make everything worthwhile! The Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors from Boundless Sea frowned, unable to do anything but watch at this moment. In the arena, She Mingjian¡¯s eyes brimmed with murderous intent. As soon as he spoke, his entire body began to blaze. He was fighting desperately and with no reservations, aiming to take Chen Fei down with him. This was the best chance for Shadow Island and for She Mingjian. He was not afraid of dying, as long as he could drag Chen Fei down with him. Countless sword lights shot from She Mingjian¡¯s hands, forming a blade storm that enveloped Chen Fei. He did not give Chen Fei any chance to rest or recover, intending to kill him while he was at his most vulnerable. ¡°Please!¡± Seeing the sky filled with sword lights, Chen Fei smiled softly and slashed down with the Qianyuan Sword once more. The Dust Giant Body behind him mirrored Chen Fei¡¯s action, and the Dust Law Sword swung out again. Weakness? It was nonexistent! Under the Unblemished Divine Vision¡¯s blessing, Chen Fei was still at his peak. The only issue was the enormous consumption of his energy, vitality, and spirit. By estimation, Chen Fei could continue to unleash three more sword strikes. After these three strikes, Chen Fei¡¯s state would fall to its lowest, where even Nine Star Chain or Sword Dominates the Galaxy could not be sustained, and burning his soul would be futile. At that point, the Dust Giant Body would naturally dissipate. But until these three strikes were used, Chen Fei would remain at his most formidable. Even if only one last strike was left, and his internal energy, vitality, and spirit fell to less than one-third, Chen Fei would still be at his peak combat strength. This was the essence of Unblemished Divine Vision: injuries and weakness had no impact on Chen Fei. In some respects, Unblemished Divine Vision approached the meaning of divine powers more closely than other talents. Chen Fei was inclined to use Unblemished Divine Vision as the seed for his future breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm. As if the heavens were being cleaved open, under the Dust Law Sword, the void shattered, and She Mingjian¡¯s blade storm was completely obliterated. She Mingjian¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily as he watched Chen Fei effortlessly unleash the second strike, feeling the terrifying power contained within this strike. His mind was almost overwhelmed. How could Chen Fei continue to unleash such moves? What kind of talent did he gain after breaking through to the late fourth realm? Not only She Mingjian, but everyone from Shadow Island saw Chen Fei use the second Dust Law Sword, and their expressions changed dramatically. This was completely contrary to their plan! ¡°Ah!¡± She Mingjian howled to the sky, his energy, vitality, and spirit reversing. His entire body trembled slightly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only From bones to flesh, he instantly transformed into a cloud of blood mist. Within the blood mist, a gaze seemed to glance at Chen Fei before the mist wielded the Black Cliff Blade and charged at the Dust Law Sword. Even if he had to die, he wanted to inflict heavy losses on Chen Fei. He could not believe that any late-stage fourth realm expert could be this strong! ¡°Boom!¡± Under the Dust Law Sword, the blood mist that She Mingjian had transformed into was instantly reduced to ashes. Chapter 888 - Chapter 888: Amazing Talent Chapter 888: Amazing Talent Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Many things in this world cannot be changed merely by belief. She Mingjian did not believe that Chen Fei was so powerful, and as a result, he met his end. With She Mingjian¡¯s death, the atmosphere on the Shadow Island instantly became somber, and the gaze turned vaguely toward She Mingchuan. In the late Fourth Rank, with only She Mingchuan remaining, if She Mingchuan were to be defeated, the challenge of the Boundless Sea would be deemed successful, and this Mortal Combat battle would ultimately come to a close. She Qianling and She Zijing stared intently at Chen Fei, observing that Chen Fei¡¯s aura remained at its peak, his expression extremely grave. It was understandable that Chen Fei could continuously perform such a powerful attack, given his deep foundation and the cost he was willing to bear. Many techniques can be forcibly executed with sufficient resources. However, maintaining his aura at its peak after performing the attack was perplexing. Previously, when Chen Fei was at mid Fourth Rank, after using the Dust Giant Body, his aura had dropped significantly. Now, having advanced to late Fourth Rank, the power of the Dust Giant Body had increased dramatically, which should have also increased Chen Fei¡¯s burden. As mid to late Fifth Rank experts, She Qianling and She Zijing had the perspective to understand this. The Dust Giant Body was an all-out explosive technique, demanding an outrageous amount of energy, spirit, and soul from the user. Even the mere act of condensing the Dust Giant Body could overwhelm the practitioner, let alone executing the full technique. Thus, the Dust Giant Body would not become easier with increased cultivation. Unless Chen Fei deliberately reduced the power of the Dust Giant Body, but from what they had seen, Chen Fei was still exerting his maximum strength, showing no intention to lessen its power. To withstand two such strikes without any apparent effect? She Qianling and She Zijing were puzzled, as were the others like Zhan Xuming, who wondered what kind of talent Chen Fei had chosen to achieve such extraordinary feats after breaking through to the late Mountain Sea Realm. However, regardless of Chen Fei¡¯s choice, their victory was a foregone conclusion. She Mingchuan took a deep breath, drew his Clear Sword, and stepped into the arena. She Mingchuan had always had a strong confidence in his own strength. This confidence was built over years of practice, gradually accumulated from defeating enemies step by step. Among the same tier, finding an opponent was rare. Saying he was invincible among his peers might be an exaggeration, but within Shadow Island, there were only a few who could match him, and none had ever been able to suppress him. As She Mingchuan¡¯s realm continued to rise and his cultivation methods increased, his dominance over his peers became increasingly apparent. Among the forces surrounding Shadow Island, those who could compete with She Mingchuan on equal terms were now few and far between. Entering the Boundless Sea and participating in this Mortal Combat battle, She Mingchuan had never considered the possibility of his own death. In the late Fourth Rank Mortal Combat battle, She Mingchuan first defeated the Bloodwing Divine Phoenix, a mythical beast that posed no real threat to him. Subsequently, She Mingchuan defeated five more opponents before taking a break. It was not that She Mingchuan was exhausted; as a key pillar for Shadow Island in the late Fourth Rank battle, he needed to maintain enough strength to prevent any unexpected events. Yet, facing Chen Fei now, She Mingchuan felt an unprecedented sense of dread. Chen Fei¡¯s displayed strength was simply unreasonable. When Chen Fei had single-handedly defeated ten people earlier, although it was excessive, She Mingchuan could still understand it. But the two strikes of the Dust Giant Body just now were beyond She Mingchuan¡¯s comprehension. ¡°The Boundless Sea, even if we win this Mortal Combat battle, the crisis will not end. The ultimate destruction of the Boundless Sea is a predetermined fact!¡± She Mingchuan looked at Chen Fei and said solemnly. Chen Fei was momentarily taken aback, not expecting She Mingchuan¡¯s first words upon taking the stage to be this. He couldn¡¯t help but let out a soft laugh. ¡°The Boundless Sea¡¯s strongest is at most mid Fifth Rank. In the Return to Nothing Realm, there are often Emperor Realm experts above Sixth Rank. How can the Boundless Sea counter that?¡± Seeing Chen Fei smile, She Mingchuan felt as though he was being insulted and shouted loudly at Chen Fei. ¡°So should I forfeit this Mortal Combat battle and let you win, so you can take over our Boundless Sea?¡± Chen Fei raised his eyes to look at She Mingchuan, his smile now fading. ¡°If you cooperate with us from Shadow Island, even if the Boundless Sea¡¯s essence of heaven and earth dissipates, we can still allow you to enter Shadow Island. Even if you do not like Shadow Island and prefer to go to other places in the Return to Nothing Realm, we will not obstruct you!¡± As She Mingchuan spoke, he directly used the essence of heaven and earth to conjure a map, depicting a vast and boundless world¡ªthat was the Return to Nothing Realm. ¡°Here, you won¡¯t have to worry about your cultivation being suppressed and unable to advance. Even during the peak of the Boundless Sea, one would need to reach the peak of Fifth Rank to break the void and enter the Return to Nothing Realm!¡± She Mingchuan waved his hand, spreading out the map of the Return to Nothing Realm, and stared at Chen Fei, saying, ¡°But now, if you are willing to lay down your hostility, you can enter the Return to Nothing Realm directly!¡± She Mingchuan¡¯s words spread not only across the arena but also to those outside, reaching the ears of the Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperors. The Boundless Sea¡¯s maximum limit was mid Fifth Rank, an insurmountable barrier. Even powerful Emperor Realm experts had to shed their origin and suppress their cultivation to enter the Boundless Sea. The Sun Moon Realm experts and the Monster Emperors had indeed considered going to the legendary Return to Nothing Realm. However, without the coordinates for the Return to Nothing Realm, and with mid Fifth Rank strength, they could not remain in the void for extended periods. In the past, when the Boundless Sea reached the peak of Fifth Rank and broke through the void, there was a vague sense of the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s call. With that call and the peak of Fifth Rank strength, traveling to the Return to Nothing Realm was more than feasible. Now, that was no longer possible. For those trapped in mid Fifth Rank for years, like the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors, the Boundless Sea had become somewhat like a prison. If they did not escape, what awaited them was old age and death. The Sun Moon Realm, unlike the Black Divine, whose lifespan could reach thousands of years and remain vibrant despite being trapped for millennia, could not endure such a fate. ¡°Finished?¡± Chen Fei looked at She Mingchuan impassively, slightly moving his Qianyuan Sword, and struck forward directly. ¡°If you¡¯re done talking, then let¡¯s proceed!¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, the Dust Giant Body behind him made the same motion, with its sword tearing through the void and slashing toward She Mingchuan. Did the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors of the Boundless Sea want to go to the Return to Nothing Realm? The answer was certainly yes; it would be a far broader world. However, even with their desire, they could not possibly take the route through Shadow Island. It would be like sheep entering a tiger¡¯s den, with their fate completely at Shadow Island¡¯s mercy. In other words, once they entered Shadow Island, they would be treated like livestock for the rest of their lives, with no exceptions. The Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors awaited the return of their ancestors who ascended years ago to establish a spatial passage. If the ancestors had been silent for these ten thousand years, it would be understandable. But now, the fluctuations of the Boundless Sea¡¯s plane were so apparent in the void. If the ancestors truly cared, they should have sent someone back. The Seven Great Sacred Lands had once been their cultivation grounds, and the techniques of the seven Sacred Lands were not completely heartless or indifferent. It was unlikely they would ignore the situation entirely. It¡¯s possible that even after ascending, they might not know the coordinates of the Boundless Sea in the void. After all, planes in the void are constantly drifting and are not fixed. Finding the Boundless Sea among so many planes would not be easy. Thus, She Mingchuan¡¯s words did not stir any ripple among the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors. Expelling the Boundless Sea from Shadow Island was the original purpose of the Mortal Combat battle. Now that the Mortal Combat battle was almost won, there was no possibility of negotiating with Shadow Island. On the battlefield, She Mingchuan¡¯s face changed drastically as he looked at the Dust Giant Body¡¯s sword descending from the sky. Only by facing the Dust Giant Body¡¯ s sword directly could one understand how terrifying it truly was. His soul was screaming in agony. After refining for hundreds of years, She Mingchuan¡¯s profound state of mind now felt the urge to flee. But escape was impossible. The Dust Giant Body¡¯s sword completely locked onto him, and no matter where he tried to hide, the sword would strike. With nowhere to run and no way to evade, thinking only of escaping might even hasten his death. ¡°Kill!¡± She Mingchuan¡¯s eyes blazed with intense light. The look of panic gradually disappeared, and his Clear Sword emitted a faint, clear hum. Sword intent surged into the sky. Forgetting his fear and everything around him, She Mingchuan fully immersed himself in his sword intent. With a clear sword heart, controlling the sword with emotion, mind, and intent! The Clear Sword Technique, which She Mingchuan had already perfected, seemed to gain a new understanding at this moment. With a slight adjustment of his energy, spirit, and soul, a massive power burst forth. She Mingchuan raised his head slightly, causing a ripple to spread from his body, creating significant distortions in the space. Combining energy, spirit, and soul to break through the Fourth Rank limit and step into Fifth Rank Divine Powers. In the face of Mortal Combat fear, She Mingchuan sensed the Fifth Rank barrier in advance. Breaking into Fifth Rank was not difficult for a prodigy like She Mingchuan. As long as he cultivated Fourth Rank to its peak, the breakthrough was a natural progression. However, sensing the Fifth Rank barrier in the late Fourth Rank was indeed remarkable and demonstrated She Mingchuan¡¯s exceptional talent. She Mingchuan took a step forward, causing the space to shatter. He tightly gripped the Clear Sword and swung it upwards toward the sky. A barely perceptible sword thread shot up into the sky, slicing a black seam through the space. She Mingchuan¡¯s temples turned white in an instant. ¡°Vroom!¡± The Dust Giant Body¡¯s sword halted mid-air, blocked by the Clear Sword thread. The light in She Mingchuan¡¯s eyes seemed capable of piercing the heavens. Chen Fei¡¯s sword was strong, but She Mingchuan was definitely not weak! Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he looked at She Mingchuan with some surprise, meeting his gaze directly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Seeing the defiance in She Mingchuan¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei smiled slightly, gripping the Qianyuan Sword and applying a slight downward pressure. ¡°Boom!¡± The Clear Sword thread, which had been opposing the Dust Giant Body¡¯s sword, shattered instantly. In the widening eyes of She Mingchuan, the Dust Giant Body¡¯s sword swept directly across his body. The icy spatial sword scar almost split the battlefield in half. Chapter 889 - Chapter 889: Invincible Chapter 889: Invincible Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The casual Dust Law Sword was indeed somewhat difficult for killing a prodigy like She Mingchuan. It was necessary to apply a bit more force and become serious with the strike. Chen Fei¡¯s internal vitality and spirit were only about thirty percent of his original state. Without the divine protection of the Unblemished Divine Vision, with such depleted energy, he would have been in a weakened or even severely injured condition. However, thanks to the divine protection, all bodily injuries were healed, and Chen Fei was able to perform three Dust Law Sword strikes as if nothing had happened. To an outsider, it was impossible to discern Chen Fei¡¯s true condition. They could only observe that Chen Fei seemed to use the exaggerated Dust Law Sword technique effortlessly. This was a sword move capable of killing a peak-level Fourth Rank warrior. From any angle, it should not have appeared so effortless, yet Chen Fei accomplished it with ease. With She Mingchuan dead and his remains utterly obliterated, the challenge was officially over. The members of Shadow Island looked at Chen Fei in the arena. Even though they had won two out of the four matches, this individual had made their efforts come to nothing. ¡°Young friend, I hope to see your figure in the Return to Nothing Realm in the future!¡± She Qianling suddenly chuckled softly, looking at Chen Fei. Chen Fei did not speak, merely gazing calmly at She Qianling. Observing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, She Qianling¡¯s smile gradually faded, and his gaze grew stern once more. The arena emitted a blinding light, and countless chains appeared in the void, locking onto Shadow Island¡¯s members. The people of Shadow Island made no attempt to resist. This was the rule of the Boundless Sea plane; given their power, resisting would have unpredictable consequences. The best outcome was to be directly expelled from the Boundless Sea plane into the void. Even Fifth Rank power could not survive long in the void, let alone so many Fourth Rank warriors. They would surely face death. The chains of rule dragged the members of Shadow Island toward the spatial passage. On the Boundless Sea side, everyone began to cheer with joy, and even the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperor¡¯s faces showed smiles. The greatest crisis of the Boundless Sea was finally resolved with this Mortal Combat duel. A beam of light descended from the sky and landed above the Boundless Sea people¡ªit was the Boundary Spirit Pearl promised by Shadow Island. Zhan Xuming extended his right hand, and the Boundary Spirit Pearl fell into his grasp. Everyone involuntarily looked at the Boundary Spirit Pearl. How long the Boundless Sea could maintain stability depended on the bead¡¯s effect. Zhan Xuming sensed the information within the Boundary Spirit Pearl, performed a seal, and the bead instantly expanded, shooting into the sky and exploding into countless light points that scattered in all directions. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, watching the light points in the sky. Unaccountably, a sense of urgent anxiety dissipated by more than half. That urgency had always existed in Chen Fei¡¯s heart, though he hadn¡¯t felt it deeply. Previously, the acquisition of the Heart of Sincerity made Chen Fei aware of this omnipresent oppression. At this moment, with the dispersion of the Boundary Spirit Pearl, it felt as if a weight had been lifted from Chen Fei¡¯s heart. Chen Fei felt a slight relaxation, understanding that the oppressive feeling came from both the Black Divine and Shadow Island, as well as from the uncertainty of being constantly watched by other powerful beings in the Boundless Sea plane. However, the pressure had only dissipated by more than half, not completely vanished. Clearly, the danger had not been entirely averted. Such overwhelming pressure could not be resolved by the Heart of Sincerity; in fact, there was only one solution: to become stronger. All members of Shadow Island were dragged into the spatial passage, which then shattered. The cheering grew louder, with many people rushing towards Chen Fei. Zhan Xuming and others also nodded in acknowledgment of Chen Fei. Three days later, the Sacred City announced that the sects within could choose to return to their original mountain gates on the Middle Continent. Of course, if they wished to stay in the Sacred City, the Sacred Land would not drive them away. With the Black Divine gone, staying in the Sacred City held little significance. The numerous secret realms on the Middle Continent, if left unused, would make all the resources of the sects seem trivial in comparison. The announcement was delayed by three days mainly because the Sun Moon Realm and the Monster Emperors had been searching throughout the Boundless Sea, following the guidance of the Boundary Spirit Pearl, to locate and destroy various spatial passages. Chen Fei, at the first opportunity, dismantled the formations around the Thousand Feathers Alliance altar and then dissipated his illusionary body. Sure enough, not long after, the Sacred Master of the Green Egg Sacred Land, Meng Guangning, appeared at the Thousand Feathers Alliance and smashed the altar, which had remained in a semi-active state. All hidden spatial passages were methodically removed. At this moment, thousands of miles away at Qin Dang Mountain, Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body was meditating in a cave. Chen Fei¡¯s true self had used spiritual sensing to notify his Demonic Body to return, as failure to do so might result in his Demonic Body being stranded on the Amber Jade Continent forever. Although the spatial passage between the Amber Jade Continent and the Boundless Sea was within a secret realm, the Boundary Spirit Pearl still detected it. Compared to other man-made spatial passages, this natural spatial passage at Fallen Leaves Mountain quickly drew the attention of several sacred lands. Whether man-made or naturally formed could still be distinguished by the eyes of the sacred masters. Recently, the spatial passages they had cleared were all man-made. Therefore, Zhan Xuming even specifically crossed the spatial passage to investigate. As soon as Zhan Xuming crossed the brief void and entered the Amber Jade Continent, the sky above his location suddenly displayed dramatic celestial changes. At the same time, a subtle sense of hostility seemed to target Zhan Xuming, as if the entire world was preparing to confront him. Zhan Xuming sensed that the spiritual energy in the Amber Jade Continent¡¯s atmosphere was much more active than in the Boundless Sea. At the same time, the bottleneck that had imprisoned him for years seemed to show signs of loosening. Clearly, Zhan Xuming had a chance to reach a higher realm here. However, judging by the celestial changes, it wouldn¡¯t be long before the powerful beings of this plane arrived. In the past, before the Boundless Sea faced its upheaval, such celestial changes occurred whenever an external powerful being descended. It was rumored that the Black Divine had been tracked this way, ultimately leading to an attack by all the Boundless Sea¡¯s powerful beings and a sealing that lasted for ten thousand years. Although the Boundless Sea no longer had such capabilities, other normal planes still retained them. Zhan Xuming sighed softly and turned back into the spatial passage. Given the spiritual energy of this plane, a peak Sun Moon Realm expert would surely be present. If blocked, even ten Zhan Xumings wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against them. Thus, the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors of the Boundless Sea could not use this place as a retreat or breakthrough location, as the powerful beings of this plane would never allow such things to happen. Negotiations? Bargaining? Exchanging rare materials for cultivation opportunities? It was impossible. Any daring attempt would result in certain death, with no second outcome. Zhan Xuming returned to Fallen Leaves Mountain and, after explaining the situation, destroyed the natural spatial passage. Sending disciples below the Sun Moon Realm to cultivate on the Amber Jade Continent? Below Fifth Rank, it would not trigger the plane¡¯s reaction. However, once they reached Fifth Rank, the plane rules would immediately lock onto them. This is because, in essence, their souls do not belong to this plane and can be easily identified. The sacred texts of the major sects contain records of similar occurrences from many years ago. There were attempts by people from other planes to bypass these rules, only to be identified and killed once they broke through. While there might still be people from other planes in the Boundless Sea, the rules of the Boundless Sea could no longer target them. Fortunately, the Boundary Spirit Pearl now exists. Chen Fei¡¯s true self appeared at Qin Dang Mountain five days later and met with his Demonic Body. Before being recalled, Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body had thoroughly looted on the Amber Jade Continent. After comprehending the Dust Giant Body, the first thing Chen Fei¡¯s true self did was to place the Unblemished Divine Vision within the new Divine Palace. This allowed Chen Fei to use the Dust Giant Body without reservation. At the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, using the Dust Giant Body, even an ordinary peak Mountain Sea Realm expert could be taken down with a single strike, or two at most. Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body found a pretext and attacked a top force with some grievances. With one strike of the Dust Giant Body, he killed the peak Mountain Sea Realm expert of that force. With another strike, he killed three Mountain Sea Realm late-stage experts. The top force collapsed instantly, with its members fleeing in panic. Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body did not continue the slaughter but instead rushed into the treasure vault of the sect and looted everything inside. In just a few days after returning to the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body had already consolidated seven Divine Palaces and advanced to the late stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Regardless of the proficiency in his techniques or talent, as long as the energy was sufficient, the rapid advancement was due to this principle. Chen Fei¡¯s clones follow the same principle¡ªsufficient energy leads to direct advancement. Chen Fei¡¯s Demonic Body sensed the arrival of his true self and opened his eyes, looking at the true self with a faint smile. The Demonic Body was not worried about the true self taking action, as his realm had not yet reached eight Divine Palaces. If the true self acted now, their powers would be forcibly balanced, resulting in mutual loss. ¡°You seem to be quite impatient,¡± the Demonic Body said, grinning at the true self. ¡°The Mountain Sea Realm is too weak,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s true self replied, shaking his head. In the Mortal Combat battle, Chen Fei was invincible, but he knew that this power was still only at Fourth Rank. No matter how strong, it had not reached Fifth Rank. If a Sun Moon Realm expert were to confront Chen Fei now, he would still be unable to resist. ¡°Birds and beasts are exhausted, good bows are hidden!¡± At most, Chen Fei would rely on the Heart of Sincerity¡¯s warning to escape before the opponent arrived. However, with all spatial passages in the Boundless Sea destroyed, Chen Fei had no place to flee. The spatial passage behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele remained because it was completely dormant unless activated by Chen Fei. But with so many Fifth Rank blood essence orbs there, Chen Fei would be unable to resist. With the life-or-death battle concluded, the seven major sacred lands awarded Chen Fei a large number of rare materials, and the Primordial Sword Sect also received substantial rewards. At this moment, Chen Fei could directly break through to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm if he wished, without encountering any obstacles. However, before that, Chen Fei wanted to consume a demonic body to see the effect. If the effect did not meet expectations, he would not wait any longer. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Of course, he could also advance to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm before consuming it, but it was better to be cautious with the first demonic body. ¡°The Mountain Sea Realm is too weak; I¡¯m getting impatient!¡± The Demonic Body laughed loudly as several spiritual materials flew into its mouth, rapidly boosting its aura. An hour later, a ripple spread from the Demonic Body, and the eighth Divine Palace was formed! The Demonic Body¡¯s eyes opened, and a massive Dust Giant appeared behind it, with the Dust Giant¡¯s enormous eyes fixed on the true self. Chapter 890 - Chapter 890: A Certain Death Situation Chapter 890: A Certain Death Situation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°If I were you, I definitely wouldn¡¯t practice this technique!¡± The Demonic Body slowly floated up, looking down from a higher vantage point at its true self. ¡°But I must also thank you. If you hadn¡¯t practiced this Six Desires Demonic Separation, I wouldn¡¯t exist, and I wouldn¡¯t have the chance to replace you!¡± A hint of madness appeared on the demon¡¯s face. With nine talents, the Sword Dominates the Galaxy, and the Dust Giant Body, this combination made it virtually invincible within the Mountain Sea Realm. The true self was bound to have some hidden moves. The demon knew the method for cultivating the Six Desires Demonic Separation and understood that, fundamentally, this inheritance still favored the true self. But so what? With the current foundation, any hidden moves were simply insufficient to break the Dust Giant Body. The Dust Giant Body was too powerful, so strong that it could not be swayed by ordinary forces. Just like how Ye Zhaoyu once used a spiritual treasure to evade the Demonic Body¡ªthis method was indeed effective. For an average cultivator, it could influence the duel between the Demonic Body and the true self. However, with Chen Fei¡¯s current state, the Dust Giant Body was completely impervious to the minor enhancement of the spiritual treasure. In the present condition, as long as it wasn¡¯t four consecutive strikes of the Dust Law Sword, the state remained at its peak. Moreover, with the continuous absorption of void essence, the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, and the Sword Dominates the Galaxy¡¯s recovery speed at 70%, as long as it wasn¡¯t excessively reckless, even two consecutive strikes of the Dust Law Sword could be recovered quickly. The strongest in the Sun and Moon Realm, that was the demon¡¯s self-assessment. Back in the day, the so-called number one of the Mountain Sea Realm, Dream Shadow Master, would be obliterated by just two strikes of the Dust Law Sword at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm without any surprises. Chen Fei sensed the Demonic Body¡¯s aura and his expression shifted slightly. At this moment, Chen Fei began to understand the kind of pressure others felt when facing him. They were probably cursing him out in their minds. ¡°Shall we deal with a few pesky mice while we¡¯re at it?¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. ¡°Why rush with those mice? After swallowing you, we can deal with them.¡± The Demonic Body¡¯s face revealed a sinister smile, and the next moment, the Wind Demon Sword in his hand slashed down directly. This Wind Demon Sword was a spiritual weapon the demon had obtained in Hundred Horn City. At that time, the Demonic Body said he would elevate it to the level of the Qianyuan Sword, and indeed, he succeeded. On the Amber Jade Continent, the Demonic Body had plundered everywhere, especially attacking top-tier forces, killing a peakMountain Sea Realm cultivator and several late-stage Mountain Sea Realm cultivators. The vast spiritual essence had enhanced the Wind Demon Sword, elevating it to the level of a superior-grade spiritual treasure. Its technique was similar to that of the Qianyuan Sword over the years, although the Qianyuan Sword, refined by Pang Changping, was slightly more powerful. However, this slight increase in power did not affect the comparison of strength between the Demonic Body and the true self. As the Demonic Body had imagined, with nine talents and various perfected top-tier techniques, even the peak Mountain Sea Realm was no match with just a single move. A mere superior-grade spiritual treasure¡¯s additional power was inconsequential. With the Wind Demon Sword slashing down, the Dust Giant Body behind the Demonic Body made the same move, and the enormous void fissure, along with the Dust Law Sword, extended wildly. The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and the Dust Giant Body behind him similarly struck out. There was no way to defend against this. The Dust Giant Body¡¯s technique was somewhat unique for Chen Fei. Chen Fei had fully activated the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique to draw in vast amounts of heaven and earth essence to form the Dust Giant Body, resulting in immense pressure on his body. This pressure was so great that if it weren¡¯t for his innate talent being impervious to divine attacks, a single strike could severely injure him. Thus, using the Dust Giant Body to block attacks from other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators was manageable, but blocking an identical Dust Law Sword would place an unparalleled strain on Chen Fei¡¯s physique. Chen Fei¡¯s physique might not collapse; after all, with his many layers of armor and the exaggerated additional armor from the Sword Dominates the Galaxy, he is extraordinarily resilient. However, using the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to counterattack after withstanding this immense force was impossible. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant was powerful but not invincible. Understanding this, the Demonic Body launched the attack first, having no concern about Chen Fei retaliating with a defensive counterattack. How difficult it is to deal with someone who understands you completely can be seen at this moment. There were no gaps to exploit, no weaknesses to seize. ¡°Voom!¡± The two Dust Law Swords clashed, creating a black hole spanning half a mile in the sky. Under such force, the space in the Boundless Sea became somewhat fragile. Dozens of miles away, several figures watched the distant anomaly, their expressions filled with shock. ¡°Who is this person, possessing such power?¡± Yu Lingxiu¡¯s voice was a bit hoarse. The others did not speak, as they did not know the answer either. In the Boundless Sea, there were only a few peakMountain Sea Realm cultivators, and at this moment, they were all in the Sacred City, busy with the relocation of their original sects and would not be present here. Even if they were here, they would not be able to engage with Chen Fei. After the Mortal Combat battle, everyone knew Chen Fei¡¯s terrifying strength. Even the peak Mountain Sea Realm cultivators could hardly withstand a few of his strikes. Now, everyone in the Boundless Sea referred to Chen Fei as the number one of the Fourth Rank. Not the number one of the Mountain Sea Realm but the number one of the Fourth Rank, including the demon race. Ordinary people would never dare to challenge Chen Fei¡¯s sharpness, except for the Black Divine¡¯s followers. The Black Divine had lost the Mortal Combat battle and was expelled by the rules of the Boundless Sea. Before leaving, the Black Divine had given orders to all his followers to use any means necessary to bring Chen Fei into the void. If they couldn¡¯t do that, they were to kill him. The Black Divine¡¯s followers could not resist these orders, as their souls had already been altered. Even though their instincts told them that this task was extremely dangerous and even impossible, they had to carry it out. Thus, when they learned that Chen Fei had gone out through other channels, they followed him here to deal with him. ¡°Should we go up and help if we can fight against Chen Fei? Perhaps we can slay him in one go!¡± someone whispered. ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see. It¡¯s best to lure Chen Fei into the Wave Array. That way, our mission will be complete,¡± Yu Lingxiu said, shaking his head. The Wave Array was their trump card. The difficulty of killing Chen Fei was evident, while the possibility of tearing apart the void and banishing Chen Fei was somewhat higher. The Wave Array could create a rift in the Boundless Sea¡¯s space in an instant and, once activated, could withstand dozens of attacks from peakMountain Sea Realm cultivators in a short time. Hearing Yu Lingxiu¡¯s words, the others hesitated but eventually nodded in agreement. At Qin Dang Mountain, Chen Fei and the Demonic Body exchanged two strikes of the Dust Law Sword. Then, both of them simultaneously ceased using the Dust Giant Body and switched to their spiritual treasures, engaging in close combat. The experience of fighting someone with exactly the same level of strength was quite peculiar. You could even predict clearly how your opponent would respond to your sword strike. Even if they changed their tactics midway, they would instantly adjust. It was somewhat like a left hand fighting a right hand, a sort of internal duel. To some extent, it was even more stringent because, unlike the natural variation in strength between two arms, the strength between the Demonic Body and the true self was supposed to be perfectly equal. After exchanging dozens of moves, Chen Fei¡¯s sword struck the Wind Demon Sword, causing it to be pushed back several miles. The Demonic Body did not pursue; instead, it looked at the true self with a burning gaze, filled with excitement. The earlier probing had led the demon to discover that the true self seemed to lack any means to suppress it. Although the Demonic Body had appeared confident before, it had recently been sensing various techniques and memories surfacing in its soul from the Amber Jade Continent. This had caused the Demonic Body some unease. The Demonic Body realized that its understanding was not as exaggerated as it seemed. As a counterpart of the true self, it should not be this out of proportion. The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique was powerful, but it had a congenital flaw: the insights gained from it were often flawed. However, the techniques obtained from the soul were in their most perfected state. It was clear that after rapidly improving the proficiency of various techniques and talents with the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique, the true self had directly corrected the mistakes. The Demonic Body had tried using the Myriad Clone to comprehend several techniques and wanted to correct the errors but found itself perplexed. Not that it couldn¡¯t be corrected at all, but the time required would be extremely long. Had the true self¡¯s understanding been subtly enhanced? But the Six Desires Demonic Separation could make the true self conceal some things from the demon, but not to this extent. ¡°Warm-up is over.¡± Chen Fei looked at the Demonic Body and chuckled softly, then began to operate the Water Source Separation Shadow Technique, a simplified cultivation method derived from the Six Desires Demonic Separation. As the Water Source Separation Shadow Technique was activated, an insight appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s consciousness, reflecting the Six Desires Demonic Separation. The Six Desires Demonic Separation¡¯s proficiency, which had been stagnant, suddenly increased with this insight. Chen Fei felt a slight tremor in his soul, and a ripple spread outwards. The Demonic Body, on guard against Chen Fei¡¯s attack, suddenly sensed a resonance in its soul, originating from the true self. The Demonic Body¡¯s brows furrowed, and then its innate talent, the Heart of Sincerity, began to tremble violently. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only When the Demonic Body returned to the Boundless Sea, the Heart of Sincerity had been continuously warning it to stay away from the Boundless Sea. Yet the Demonic Body still came back, as this was an unavoidable battle. When the true self appeared at Qin Dang Mountain, the tremors of the Heart of Sincerity had already reached a very high level, almost urging the demon to flee. The Demonic Body had thought this was the highest level of warning. To its surprise, the current frequency of the Heart of Sincerity¡¯s trembling had caused even the Eighth Divine Palace to shake. This was a situation indicating a certain death! Chapter 891 - Chapter 891: Breaking the Limit Chapter 891: Breaking the Limit Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Demonic Body was filled with confusion. Even if the main body had some hidden trick, it shouldn¡¯t be so overwhelming. As long as it was not a one-hit kill, with its current recovery ability and exaggerated defense, the Demonic Body was confident it could drag out the battle until it fully recovered. The Demonic Body looked up at the main body, about to speak, when its expression suddenly changed. Its essence was draining, and the rate of drain was accelerating. It was like a breach in a dam, with floodwaters breaking through and the entire embankment beginning to crumble. ¡°What did you do?!¡± The Demonic Body stared at the main body in disbelief, unable to fathom how this was possible. To cause one¡¯s essence to flow to another side only happened in the case of a failed duel; otherwise, it was absolutely impossible. ¡°You asked why I practiced this technique, and this is the reason,¡± Chen Fei said sincerely. In a way, the opposite side was also Chen Fei. The Demonic Body was puzzled, and Chen Fei was willing to answer a little, though revealing everything was impossible since there were still five more demon bodies to be devoured. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be like this, it shouldn¡¯t be!¡± The Demonic Body tightly gripped the Wind Demon Sword, murmuring to itself. Then, a hint of red light began to appear in its eyes, and it suddenly fixed its gaze on the main body. ¡°I won¡¯t lose; you should be the one losing!¡± With an angry roar, the Demonic Body flickered and appeared in front of Chen Fei, the Wind Demon Sword wildly stabbing at Chen Fei. Countless spatial sword scars appeared in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei unfurled his sword style and fended off the Wind Demon Sword. The proficiency of the Six Desires Demonic Separation was rapidly increasing. Once a breach occurred, the technique would automatically start cultivating at a very fast rate. Correspondingly, the essence lost by the first Demonic Body became more and more intense. In less than a few breaths, the Demonic Body¡¯s realm dropped to the mid-level of the Mountain Sea Realm, and its attack power decreased sharply. The two Dust Law Swords that Chen Fei had reserved in the spatial compartment were now rendered useless. The Six Desires Demonic Separation, which was supposed to be an ironclad cultivation method, was directly broken by Chen Fei¡¯s panel. In the blink of an eye, after several dozen moves, the Demonic Body¡¯s realm had fallen to the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. The Demonic Body tried to use the Dust Giant Body to make a desperate fight, but as soon as the Dust Giant Body was barely formed, the immense pressure caused the essence within the Demonic Body to collapse and surge wildly towards Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous explosion shot up into the sky. The Demonic Body was blasted away, crashing into Qin Dang Mountain below. The Demonic Body struggled to stand, looked up at the main body, and its previously twisted, angry expression gradually became calm. The Demonic Body knew it had lost in a way it could not understand. It was like the Demonic Body didn¡¯t know why its comprehension was so much worse than the main body¡¯s. ¡°Is this what you were hiding from me?¡± The Demonic Body¡¯s voice became low. ¡°Yes,¡± Chen Fei nodded at the Demonic Body. ¡°It seems you truly have tomaster this technique. Congratulations!¡± The Demonic Body smiled. Losing to its other self was not such a big deal. After all, it meant that all the benefits were taken by itself. And since the main body¡¯s strange method of stealing essence was something the Demonic Body did not understand, the demon bodies that came afterward would also be unable to resist this method of stealing. Ye Zhaoyu had once won with his life treasure, but since the Demonic Body had seen it, the second Demonic Body naturally guarded against that. However, Chen Fei¡¯s approach this time left the Demonic Body completely unaware of where it had lost, making it impossible to guard against. ¡°Congratulations to you too!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands towards the Demonic Body. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Hearing the main body¡¯s congratulatory words, the Demonic Body laughed loudly. The next moment, the Demonic Body¡¯s form completely collapsed, and all its power and essence flowed into Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s head tilted slightly as a large amount of vital energy and spiritual essence clashed within his body, intensely but without conflict. Being of the same origin, there was naturally no rejection; it was even easier than absorbing rare treasures. A quarter of an hour later, the tumultuous vital energy and spiritual essence within Chen Fei¡¯s body calmed down. Sensing the changes within his body, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. It could be said that the Six Desires Demonic Separation technique lived up to its reputation for difficulty in cultivation. Chen Fei¡¯s absorption of the Demonic Body increased his total vital energy and spiritual essence by 30%. Of course, a doubling of the total was impossible due to the refining and purifying process, which converted it into his true power. A 20% increase was already an exceptionally impressive figure. After all, this was just the first Demonic Body. With five more to go, even though the effects would diminish over time, the final boost to Chen Fei¡¯s vital energy and spiritual essence would be quite substantial. Chen Fei was now at the peak of the late-stage Mountain Sea Realm. Apart from enhancing his divine palace to reach the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, which would notably improve his vital energy and spiritual essence, other methods offered minimal increases. Aside from the increase in vital energy and spiritual essence, Chen Fei was even more concerned about his talents. The absorption of the Demonic Body did not disappoint him in terms of talent growth. The power of all his talents increased by about 10%. This was a true breakthrough in talent limits. Even when talents were already at their fullest and no higher-level talents existed, the strength of the talents could still be enhanced. ¡°The stronger the talent, the more powerful the divine abilities that can be forged!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile as he flashed away and appeared several dozen miles away. Yu Lingxiu and his group were hiding in a top-tier spiritual treasure, observing the situation at Qin Dang Mountain from a distance. Suddenly, Chen Fei appeared, startling all of them. This top-tier spiritual treasure was reputed to be undetectable below the Sun Moon Realm. Especially from a distance of several dozen miles, it even had a chance to evade the perception of the Sun Moon Realm. That was why Yu Lingxiu and his group dared to track Chen Fei in this manner. ¡°Run!¡± Yu Lingxiu shouted, not thinking about resisting, but instead fleeing frantically towards the distance. Several dozen miles away, the hidden Wave Array was located. Since they had been discovered, they might as well see if they could lure Chen Fei over there. ¡°Since you¡¯re here, don¡¯tleave!¡± A Dust Law Sword flew out from the spatial compartment, transforming into a Dust Force Field that instantly covered a ten-mile radius. Yu Lingxiu and his group seemed to be trapped in a quagmire, coming to a complete standstill in mid-air. The power of the Dust Law Sword was immense, and the force field it created was more than enough to contain Yu Lingxiu and his group for a while. This was a power even more absolute than a domain. The Dust Giant Body appeared behind Chen Fei, and with three consecutive sword strikes, the sky was obscured by three enormous sword scars. Yu Lingxiu and his group struggled wildly, but could only move a few dozen meters. Such a distance was meaningless under the Dust Law Sword. Despair showed in the eyes of Yu Lingxiu and his group. The next moment, their bodies began to swell; they were preparing to self-destruct. Even if they had to die, they wanted to make things difficult for Chen Fei. However, the force of the Dust Law Sword was so great that even self-destruction became incredibly slow. Before their bodies could expand to the limit, the three Dust Law Swords had already descended. ¡°Boom!¡± The bodies of Yu Lingxiu and his group shattered, turning into dust and dispersing into nothingness. Chen Fei grasped the spiritual treasures of the defeated group with a wave of his hand and vanished in a flash. Possessing the Heart of Sincerity Talent, the malice from these individuals was too obvious; even the concealment of top-tier spiritual treasures was futile. In less than a moment, Chen Fei had returned to Thousand Geese City. He directly switched bodies with his clone, using the spatial fissures to move hundreds of thousands of miles. Whereas previously Chen Fei could only use such a method to return in times of danger, it had now become a routine means of travel for him. Thousand Geese City had not left the Sacred City, and Chen Fei did not plan to relocate it. Having a priceless treasure often means bearing the blame. Both Thousand Geese City and Chen Fei himself were now at the center of attention. In the Mortal Combat Battle, Chen Fei had secured victory for the Boundless Sea. This naturally pleased everyone. However, people were pleased that Black God and Shadow Island were expelled from the Boundless Sea, not that they were impressed by Chen Fei¡¯s strength. That was a separate matter. When Chen Fei first gained the Heart of Sincerity Talent, he had sensed much malice, which did not only come from Shadow Island at the time. Thousand Geese City, being within the Sacred City, was actually the safest place. With the abundant resources rewarded by various Sacred Grounds, Thousand Geese City and the Primordial Sword Sect would not need to worry about resources for the next hundred years. Chen Fei also did not need to worry about resources. His only concerns now were the Six Desires Demonic Separation and the Sun Moon Realm. In the hidden room of the Tingfeng Pavilion. Chen Fei sat cross-legged, briefly organizing the contents of the several spiritual treasures and then placing them in a corner of the room. The most valuable item was the top-tier spiritual treasure, which, if sold, could fetch up to a hundred thousand high-grade essence stones, a sum only others with considerable means could afford. However, selling these treasures was not a pressing matter. Chen Fei performed a seal, and a figure slowly materialized in the hidden room. The proficiency of the Six Desires Demonic Separation began to increase. After Chen Fei absorbed the first Demonic Body, it surged rapidly, as if an intent eagerly wanted to separate from Chen Fei. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t restrained it, the second Demonic Body might have appeared already. ¡°Buzz!¡± As Chen Fei performed the final seal, the figure in front fully formed¡ªthe second Demonic Body, looking exactly like Chen Fei. There was no significant difference from the first Demonic Body, except for its demeanor. The first Demonic Body always had a faint smile, while the second Demonic Body now had a face of anger. Chen Fei lightly tapped the Qianyuan Sword, causing a large amount of rare materials to fly out and gather before the second Demonic Body. ¡°You can absorb these materials to increase your cultivation. If you need more, let me know.¡± Since Chen Fei could not go to the Amber Jade Continent, and over a month to cultivate a Demonic Body felt a bit long, he decided to invest directly to speed up the cultivation process. Considering the proficiency in techniques and talents, the resources required for cultivation were not excessively extravagant. Moreover, Chen Fei had money! The second Demonic Body glanced at Chen Fei but did not refuse. It began absorbing the materials, its cultivation rising at an astonishing rate. In just a few hours, the second Demonic Body had broken into the Mountain Sea Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, upon reaching this stage, the second Demonic Body chose not to continue and instead gathered various rare materials before leaving the Tingfeng Pavilion. ¡°Five days later, we¡¯ll settle this!¡± the second Demonic Body said before departing from the Sacred City. The second Demonic Body wanted to find a solution to the failure of the first Demonic Body, and it also could not adapt to cultivating under the main body¡¯s watch. Chen Fei did not stop the second Demonic Body from leaving. Instead, he picked up a Profound Lifting Fruit, preparing to cultivate the ninth divine palace. Reaching the Sun Moon Realm might still take some time, but the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm was only a matter of Chen Fei¡¯s willingness! Chapter 892 - Chapter 892: Heaven’s Overlord Blood Chapter 892: Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Previously, Chen Fei had taken Profound Lifting Fruit twice. By the third time, the effects of Profound Lifting Fruit inevitably diminished. However, Chen Fei did not need the aspect of Profound Lifting Fruit that enhances comprehension of cultivation techniques. Being favored by the Mountain Sea Realm means that the celestial and earthly treasures used to enhance one¡¯s cultivation include the ability to improve one¡¯s insight and understanding of cultivation techniques. In fact, many in the Mountain Sea Realm value this capability over the immense vital energy contained within spiritual materials, which is considered secondary. Chen Fei, on the other hand, used all this energy to forge the Divine Palace, and Profound Lifting Fruit was just enough for his needs. The Ninth Divine Palace rose within Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Nine Heavens Stellar Technique operated automatically, and the Divine Palace was being forged at an astonishing speed. As Chen Fei was preparing to break through to the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, a spatial passage appeared in the southwest region of the Boundless Sea, at Thousand Rocks Mountain. The Boundary Spirit Pearl issued a warning. Pang Changping and others, including several Monster Emperors, broke through the void and arrived at Thousand Rocks Mountain before the spatial passage was fully formed. Since the end of the Mortal Combat Battle, the Boundary Spirit Pearl had covered the entire Boundless Sea plane, and new spatial passages had indeed decreased. Even when new spatial passages appeared, they were mostly natural formations due to the proximity between the Boundless Sea and other planes, like the one from Fallen Leaves Mountain to the Amber Jade Continent. Such natural passages were not immediately destroyed by the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors; instead, they would first investigate the other side. However, recent natural spatial passages had led to complete planes where once they entered, they were immediately locked by the plane and could not stay for long. The Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors were ultimately looking for a plane where they could break through, rather than being trapped in the Boundless Sea. Although they were waiting for the ascent ancestors to come, whether the ancestors would arrive remained uncertain. Especially now that the Boundless Sea was sealed by the Boundary Spirit Pearl, and the fluctuations had become weak, whether the ancestors could locate the Boundless Sea plane was a significant problem. But not using the Boundary Spirit Pearl was not an option. If forces like the Shadow Island appeared again, the Boundless Sea could not always afford such small costs to drive out these powerful enemies. ¡°Not a natural passage, destroy it!¡± Pang Changping sensed the fluctuations of the spatial passage and said solemnly. The other Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors nodded in agreement. Such artificial passages could be clearly identified. Meng Guangning stepped forward, about to take action, when his expression suddenly changed slightly. A jade token flew out from his sleeve, emitting a faint glow. Not only Meng Guangning, but also items in the possession of Zhuo Xiansheng, Su Wenyu, and others began to tremble. This was resonance, and the source of this resonance was the spatial passage before them. The expressions of Meng Guangning and the others became somewhat complex. These resonating items were tokens from various great Sacred Lands, and such a situation could only occur with items of the same lineage. Meng Guangning glanced at the others and refrained from making a move, instead remaining on high alert. ¡°Vroom!¡± With a large ripple spreading out, the spatial passage was fully formed, and a figure emerged from it. A human, and more importantly, this person held several items identical to the tokens from the great Sacred Lands. The faces of Meng Guangning and others immediately changed, and joy could not help but appear on their brows. An hour later, news spread throughout the Sacred City that the ancestors who had ascended to the Return to Nothing Realm had sent people back to the Boundless Sea! The entire Sacred City was shaken by this news, which rapidly spread throughout the Boundless Sea. In fact, the greatest beneficiaries of the arrival of people from the Return to Nothing Realm were the Sacred Masters of the great Sacred Lands and the Monster Emperors. Below the fifth tier, cultivation in the Boundless Sea could still continue without any impact. However, the great Sacred Lands ultimately decided to announce this news to reassure all forces within the Boundless Sea. Since the ancestors had sent people back, the previous crisis situations in the Boundless Sea would no longer occur. Normally, such situations as before were unlikely to happen again. While other forces in the Boundless Sea discussed whether the Sacred Masters of the great Sacred Lands would leave the Boundless Sea for the Return to Nothing Realm after a while, Chen Fei¡¯s Ninth Divine Palace was finally completed. In the hidden chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul involuntarily rose, with the Arrow of Heart of Sincerity carrying other eight attributes and the shadow of the Nine Divine Palaces, plunging downward in an instant. The void barrier was opened effortlessly. With a flash of light and dark, Chen Fei found himself standing in the void, gazing at the starry sky. This was Chen Fei¡¯s last visit to the Mountain Sea Realm. His gaze wavered. In just a few years, he had cultivated to the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm and achieved the title of the most powerful person under the Sun Moon Realm in the Boundless Sea. But this was not the end. Chen Fei would continue forward, exploring the scenery along the martial path. Chen Fei¡¯s mind settled, and his figure moved slightly, already taking flight. As soon as he took off, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze wavered slightly. The Arrow of Heart of Sincerity was trying to guide him. The Arrow of Heart of Sincerity, which could foresee things, was essentially an instinct for seeking good fortune and avoiding harm. At this moment, in the void, the Arrow of Heart of Sincerity provided a path based on Chen Fei¡¯s inner thoughts. Chen Fei considered this and, following the guidance of the Arrow of Heart of Sincerity, began to deviate from the path he had traveled eight times before, heading in a different direction. Soon, the starlight behind him was left behind, and his surroundings fell into a desolate emptiness. Void, stillness! Even though Chen Fei experienced such scenes each time he entered the void, the utter lack of fluctuation in the void was still hard to adjust to. Chen Fei calculated the consumption of his divine soul. Although he trusted the Arrow of Heart of Sincerity, the path it suggested this time was indeed unconventional. Therefore, if his divine soul consumption exceeded 40%, and there were no changes ahead, Chen Fei planned to turn back. Suddenly, Chen Fei looked up, surprised to see what lay ahead. A barrier! The barrier separating humans from other races. Chen Fei had previously expended a significant portion of his divine soul just to reach this place. This time, seeking talents in the void, Chen Fei was also aiming for this area, since he had already selected all the satisfactory talents among the human talents. Any further satisfactory talents were likely to be found among the talents of other races. Now, surprisingly, after consuming less than 10% of his divine soul, Chen Fei had arrived at this barrier. Chen Fei had initially thought that the path he had traveled eight times was the shortest distance. He now realized that it was not the shortest distance, but rather the path with the most talents, so it couldn¡¯t be said that Chen Fei had taken the wrong route. However, it would have been somewhat unfair to take the original path to reach the barrier quickly. Without the Arrow of Heart of Sincerity, Chen Fei would not have dared to take the previous route. In this void, everything looked the same¡ªup, down, left, right. Without guidance, it was impossible to know where one was flying, and one could easily fall into the true void, ending up with nothing. Crossing the barrier, the muddy sensation reappeared. Moments later, after passing through the barrier, Chen Fei looked at the numerous talents ahead but did not fly over. Instead, he followed the Arrow of Heart of Sincerity¡¯s guidance and continued to deviate from the main direction. The starlight behind him once again became sparse and then disappeared. His divine soul was depleting, and Chen Fei silently calculated. This segment of the void seemed extraordinarily long, surpassing any blank area Chen Fei had flown through before. When Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul consumption reached 40%, stars finally appeared ahead, and there were four of them. Chen Fei breathed a slight sigh of relief, flew forward, and stepped into the first light cluster. Chen Fei was somewhat curious about what kind of talent the Arrow of Heart of Sincerity would eventually find based on his needs. Even taking a shortcut, it still took such a long time. [Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood: Utterly Strong and Resilient] Instinctively, Chen Fei thought he was seeing an upgraded version of the Adamantine Body talent. But soon, he realized that Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood, had no relation to the Adamantine Body. Humans were inherently a well-balanced race, with no particular strengths or weaknesses. Adamantine Body, as a talent of the human race, also had this characteristic. Adamantine Body enhanced both offense and defense but not to an exaggerated extent. Some bloodline-advanced demon races, when deeply exploring their bloodlines, exhibit effects far surpassing the talent of Adamantine Body. Adamantine Body appears somewhat exaggerated in Chen Fei, largely because of his exceptionally strong foundation and the fusion of nine talents through the Sword Dominates the Galaxy, which significantly boosts his attributes. While Adamantine Body can greatly enhance the power of others in the Mountain Sea Realm, it doesn¡¯t allow them to be as unimpeded as Chen Fei. The talent Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood does not belong to the human race but to another race. In terms of effect, it is somewhat similar to Adamantine Body but undoubtedly takes it a significant step further. In both attack and defense, the enhancements are comparable, but Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood introduces a new feature: ignoring control. You attack your way, landing blows on me. If anything makes me frown or slows my actions, that¡¯s my loss! This essentially represents a form of invulnerability. No matter how others attack, it does not affect your movements. In a sense, it¡¯s a mutual injury, but ultimately, you cannot escape my attack. Once I land a hit, if you lack such physical resilience, your attacks will be interrupted, and in the end, I will still be the victor! This is invulnerability taken to its extreme! Chen Fei¡¯s gaze wavered. Indeed, Chen Fei was moved. With Adamantine Body and the additional Invulnerable to Gods, Chen Fei¡¯s defenses were already extremely high, and he was in a perpetual peak state. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Adding Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood would not only continue to enhance both attack and defense, but crucially, this invulnerability would allow Chen Fei to completely ignore others¡¯ attacks, effectively ending battles by trading injuries. When Chen Fei hurts others, it¡¯s a certain defeat for them. When others hurt Chen Fei, with Invulnerable to Gods, Chen Fei would merely expend some essence, spirit, and soul. Chen Fei withdrew his hand. The Arrow of Heart of Sincerity truly understood Chen Fei. The notion of stacking defenses had indeed become ingrained in him, and the first talent he encountered was explosively powerful. Chapter 893 - Chapter 893: Breakthrough, Peak Mountain Sea Realm! Chapter 893: Breakthrough, Peak Mountain Sea Realm! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei looked at the second light sphere and reached into it. [Heaven Swallowing: Devour Heaven and Earth] It consumed vast amounts of heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy and could also devour enemy attacks. This talent reminded Chen Fei of a legendary divine monster that not only devoured vital energy but also absorbed attacks. Ordinary attacks against such a monster were akin to mere tickles. The Heaven Swallowing talent was indeed a good match for Chen Fei. Currently, after fully unleashing his combat power, Chen Fei¡¯s only real weakness was the enormous consumption of vital energy and spirit required by the Dust Giant Body¡¯s manifestation. Although the Sword Dominates the Galaxy increased Chen Fei¡¯s recovery rate to 70%, if he continuously used the Dust Law Sword, his recovery would ultimately fall short of the consumption. Choosing the Heaven Swallowing talent wouldn¡¯t have increased his base attack power, but its immense recovery ability would have effectively increased his number of attacks, thereby boosting his attack power. Moreover, Heaven Swallowing could continue to stack armor, and its effect was comparable to the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood. It was a good talent. With Heaven Swallowing, when he eventually broke through to the Sun Moon Realm, the speed at which he devoured the vital energy of heaven and earth would have increased significantly. To some extent, this would have actually sped up his cultivation. Chen Fei glanced at the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood beside him and then at Heaven Swallowing. It was such a difficult choice¡ªwhy had they presented such a dilemma to him? Chen Fei withdrew his hand and reached into the third light sphere. [Blink: Void Shift] When receiving a fatal attack, it automatically tore open space to shift. Similar to the talent of Teleportation, but this was a passive ability whereas Teleportation was an active one. When facing a fatal attack, it immediately vanished into the void and reappeared elsewhere. The received attack was dispersed through space, thus significantly reducing its impact. It had to be said that this was indeed a life-saving talent, and it was of the elusive type. He had just attacked the opponent, and suddenly, they vanished in a flash. However, Chen Fei now possessed both the Heart of Sincerity and the Teleportation talent. Combining the two was almost equivalent to having Blink. In fact, with these abilities, he could even escape before a fatal attack landed. Blink was not inferior to Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood and Heaven Swallowing, but for Chen Fei, it was the first option to be ruled out. [Rebirth: Entrust to the Void, Revive Once] The final light sphere. Upon seeing its content, Chen Fei¡¯s hand paused slightly. This talent could be used only once; even if he broke through to the Sun Moon Realm and inscribed this talent on his body, it would still disappear after one use. Though it was called a talent, it was actually a special ability. It entrusted a trace of one¡¯s essence to the void. When the main body died, this essence was activated, allowing for revival. It resembled the Blood Rebirth of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, but while the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s blood could not be too far from the main soul, Chen Fei could not hide his blood elsewhere. This Rebirth talent allowed the essence entrusted to the void to be miles, ten thousand miles, or even millions of miles away from oneself without any issue. In fact, there were no real distance limitations because the essence was located in the void. Who could claim they were always victorious, invincible, and would never face fatal danger? No one could make such claims, and Chen Fei certainly could not. If he had possessed this Rebirth talent, it would have been like having a chance to start over. Such temptation was hard to resist. Chen Fei furrowed his brows as he looked at the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood and Heaven Swallowing in front of him. He then glanced at the Rebirth talent in his hand, countless thoughts racing through his mind. He wanted them all. Why hadn¡¯t these talents appeared before? Without the guidance of the Heart of Sincerity talent, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have crossed such a long distance to see the talents of other races. He could only choose one more talent at most, as the other eight divine palaces already had talents in place. Apart from the ninth divine palace, there was no other place to house additional talents. Trying to survive by re-selecting talents through secret methods, like Gu Zhongquan did, was completely impossible. Gu Zhongquan was in the divine palace, where he could still place talents, and he ultimately had six talents. Chen Fei, having selected his talents, would end up with ten talents, which was already exceeding the limit. If not for the panel, it would have been impossible to have so many talents. Chen Fei¡¯s brows were knitted tightly as his gaze moved constantly between the three talents, unsure how to choose. ¡°Wait a minute, maybe I can really choose one more talent!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression suddenly shifted as he recalled the content about breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm in the Stellar Divine Technique. It wasn¡¯t that there was a secret method in the Stellar Divine Technique that allowed for the selection of more talents, but he remembered how to break through from the Mountain Sea Realm to the Sun Moon Realm. With one talent as the main, and other talents used as resources, they would eventually be fused into a divine seed, leading to the breakthrough to the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei had already decided to use this method. When the divine seed appeared, the talents used as resources wouldn¡¯t disappear but would be inscribed into his body. Seeing this content, there seemed to be no issue, but what made Chen Fei pause was the fact that the body would ultimately accept the inscription of these talents. From another perspective, this indicated that the body could indeed bear talents. Of course, this was the physique of the Sun Moon Realm. However, Chen Fei had cultivated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and had such exaggerated armor stacking that he already had some characteristics of a Sun Moon Realm physique. Could his physique now bear an additional talent? Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered. Whether this was possible would need to be tested later. For now, he would first select one talent to take back. Chen Fei looked at the three light spheres, hesitated for a moment, then his expression grew resolute. Grasping the light sphere of the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood, he flew back in the direction he had come from. Before the ninth divine palace solidified, Chen Fei¡¯s vision for the Sun Moon Realm had been to use the Unblemished Divine Vision as the foundation for the divine seed. With Unblemished Divine Vision as the base and integrating so many talents, the divine seed formed would undoubtedly be a powerful protective divine power. Since it was a protective divine power, how could he miss a talent like Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood? Heaven Swallowing was excellent, but with his enduring talent, the final protective divine power¡¯s rate of drawing heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy would undoubtedly be fast. Therefore, between the two, Chen Fei chose Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood. As for the Rebirth talent, he planned to attempt to bring it back with him once he returned to reality. Starting over would be the greatest trump card! Traversing the long void, Chen Fei returned to the starting point and took a step forward. In the secret chamber of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open as the ninth divine palace within him radiated dazzling light. The Nine Heavens Stellar Technique rapidly circulated, and the patterns tightly connected the nine divine palaces, creating a sense of completeness. A mighty force rippled within him, and Chen Fei fully controlled it. At the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, without relying on the Nine Star Chain, Chen Fei truly stood at the threshold of the Sun Moon Realm. A step forward would bring a completely different world. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flashed with a purple light as he waved his right hand, causing over a hundred Myriad Clones to appear. He picked one up and was about to start burning it when he suddenly frowned and turned his gaze toward the central hall. A faint sense of dread came from the direction of the central hall, a warning from the Heart of Sincerity talent. Chen Fei connected with his avatars and realized what had just happened. ¡°The Return to Nothing Realm has visitors. But why did the Heart of Sincerity issue a warning? Are the visitors fake?¡± Chen Fei furrowed his brows. They shouldn¡¯t be fake. If they were, the Heart of Sincerity would have given a frantic buzz instead of this subtle warning. He withdrew his gaze. With visitors from the Return to Nothing Realm being at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, there was nothing Chen Fei could do about it. All he could do was focus on cultivating and raising his own realm. As the Myriad Clones burned, Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent appeared in his mind. Five hours later, Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the ground. As a faint ripple spread from his body, the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent within the ninth divine palace emitted a hazy glow. Chen Fei floated up slightly, and with a slight exertion of his energy, a thin, cicada-wing-like layer of power appeared on his body. This was the Overlord Body. As long as this power remained, no force could control Chen Fei. Of course, the Overlord Body wasn¡¯t truly invincible. If an enemy¡¯s power far exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s, a single strike could erase both him and this Overlord Body power in an instant. Claiming invincibility through a single talent was naturally impossible. However, within the Mountain Sea Realm, no one could break through Chen Fei¡¯s Overlord Body. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fists, sensing the enhancement provided by the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent. With the ninth divine palace and the new talent, Chen Fei¡¯s power, even without using the Nine Star Chain, was already stronger than when he had the eight divine palaces and used the Nine Star Chain. If Chen Fei unleashed his full combat power now, it would be significantly stronger than when he had eight divine palaces. ¡°I feel like I¡¯ve reached the limit of the Mountain Sea Realm.¡± Chen Fei slowly relaxed his fists and looked inward at his talents. He had been practicing the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon chapter recently, and his proficiency was still at the beginner stage. Although the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon chapter couldn¡¯t be accelerated with Myriad Clones, the power of the panel alone was sufficient to rapidly advance it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Whether it was the cultivation method from the Aperture Tempering Realm or the current Sun Moon Realm method, the panel treated them the same, with proficiency accumulating one step at a time. At most, the Sun Moon Realm methods required more proficiency for each stage. Since Chen Fei had roughly entered the Sun Moon Realm with the Stellar Divine Technique, he sensed an attraction among the ten talents as soon as he reached the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. He didn¡¯t need to specifically train. As the proficiency of the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun and Moon chapter increased, the ten talents would naturally merge together, leading to a smooth breakthrough into the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Not enough yet. I need to try out the Rebirth talent.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze wavered as he sat cross-legged again. Chapter 894 - Chapter 894:1 Am the Peak Chapter 894:1 Am the Peak Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Using the power of the Nine Divine Palaces within the Mountain Sea Realm, he reversed himself at the cost of having over half of his divine palaces shattered, re-entering the void to gain a new talent. If successful, his divine palaces should be restored to their original state. Failure would mean at the very least a setback to the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm, with no chance of recovery for the rest of his life. This secret technique is present in the foundational techniques of the seven great Sacred Lands. The Nine Heavens Stellar Technique that Chen Fei forged naturally includes this one, known as Reversal of the Stars. Compared to the original foundational techniques of the Sacred Lands, Reversal of the Stars is more domineering, directly shattering eight divine palaces and forcefully tearing through the void. This is a move that seeks life from death; without immense determination, success is virtually impossible. For Chen Fei, using Reversal of the Stars is less perilous because of his inviolable divine talent. Chen Fei might shatter eight divine palaces and immediately have them restored by his divine talent. To re-enter the void, he would likely need to slightly suppress his inviolable divine talent. Chen Fei made hand seals, causing the nine divine palaces within him to tremble slightly, with cracks appearing on them. Suddenly, Chen Fei paused slightly, coming to a stop. ¡°With the Nine Star Chain, will three illusory divine palaces be created? Can these three illusory divine palaces be endowed with talent?¡± This thought ignited a surge of excitement in Chen Fei¡¯s heart, as the potential value of this idea was quite astonishing. Now, with ten talents, Reversal of the Stars could add one more talent to his physical body. If the three illusory divine palaces could each generate an additional talent, that would make a total of fourteen talents. Sacred land prodigies can only possess six talents in total. If Chen Fei had fourteen talents, it would be extraordinarily absurd. Of course, Chen Fei is already invincible in the Mountain Sea Realm. Adding so many more talents would still leave him invincible. But if he could break through to the Sun Moon Realm and fuse fourteen talents into one divine seed, the potential of this divine seed would be enormous. This would be the foundation for enlightenment and a powerful force that Chen Fei could rely on in the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei took a deep breath, calming his mind. To endow the three illusory divine palaces created by the Nine Star Chain with talent, there is a problem that needs to be solved. The state of the Nine Star Chain must be maintained at all times until he breaks through to the Sun Moon Realm. If it disperses, the three talents obtained would vanish. During previous battles, Chen Fei had already used the Nine Star Chain as a regular technique without much strain. However, even the most ordinary technique consumes vital energy, spirit, and soul. Chen Fei can use Nine Star Chain for several hours or even a whole day. But maintaining Nine Star Chain for months is impossible due to insufficient absorption of natural and cosmic energy. ¡°Simply having an unceasing talent is not enough. It seems I need to take the Heaven Swallowing talent as well.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted. Adding the Heaven Swallowing talent, which would bring a surge of natural and cosmic energy, could help him maintain Nine Star Chain. Besides the talents of Rebirth and Heaven Swallowing, Chen Fei was considering two more talents. However, he wanted to see where the Heart of Sincerity would guide him. The Heart of Sincerity had already proven its power in the void, with talents like Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood being among the top tier. If it were up to Chen Fei alone, he wouldn¡¯t be able to find such talents. Chen Fei focused his mind. Nine rays of starlight flashed across his body, and in an instant, three illusory divine palaces appeared within him, resonating with the other nine divine palaces. Chen Fei made hand seals again and reactivated Reversal of the Stars. Whether it succeeds now depends on what happens next in the void. The idea of endowing the three illusory divine palaces with talents is only a concept, and it seems less reliable than the physical body bearing talents. However, since the Heart of Sincerity only slightly trembled rather than giving a frantic warning, there is likely some room for operation. As the seals appeared, fine cracks appeared on the eight divine palaces. In the next moment, the eight divine palaces were completely shattered. Terrifying vital energy, spirit, and soul instantly filled Chen Fei¡¯s body. The various talents emitted a hazy light. Although the divine palaces were shattered, the talents could still temporarily remain, continuously exerting their effects. The talents of Adamantine Body, Unblemished Divine Vision, Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood, and Prison Suppression firmly locked all vital energy, spirit, and soul within his body, while Unblemished Divine Vision began to rapidly repair the damage. Almost in the blink of an eye, the shattered eight divine palaces had already been half restored. Chen Fei¡¯s expression grew serious as he removed the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent, intending to place it into his physical body. However, he suddenly felt a slight tremor in the Heart of Sincerity. With a moment¡¯s thought, Chen Fei decided to put down the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent and instead extracted the Endless Regeneration, placing it into the illusory divine palaces. The process went smoothly without any obstacles. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up as he then placed the Divine Blessing and Teleportation talents into the other two illusory divine palaces. With the talents now residing in them, the three illusory divine palaces became clear and visible, though the pressure on Chen Fei¡¯s vital energy, spirit, and soul increased significantly. Previously, Chen Fei was concerned about not being able to disperse the Nine Star Chain, fearing the loss of talents. Now, with the talents settled, he realized that it was no longer a matter of whether he wanted to disperse the Nine Star Chain. It was simply that it couldn¡¯t be dispersed at all. Dispersing the Nine Star Chain would be akin to exploding his own divine palaces, resulting in severe injuries and damage to his most essential and foundational source. After handling the three illusory divine palaces, Chen Fei placed the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent into his physical body. Compared to placing the talent in the illusory palaces, inserting it into the physical body felt cumbersome. Fortunately, it was merely difficult, not impossible. After some effort, the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent was finally integrated into his body. With a sigh of relief, Chen Fei moved the talents and, with his soul elevated, carried ten talents and twelve divine palace phantoms. He suddenly broke through the barrier and stepped into the void. Breaking into the void was much easier than Chen Fei had imagined. Guided by the Heart of Sincerity, Chen Fei flew forward. As before, he deviated from the main route, entering the lengthy, empty realm, then passed through the barrier into the talent area of other races. Having shattered the divine palaces in reversal, Chen Fei¡¯s soul power had reached its peak state, allowing him to feel no weakness whatsoever here. After flying a distance, Chen Fei saw the light clusters from before. He approached, grasped the Endless Regeneration, and tried to throw it into the divine palace phantoms behind him. No issues; it was smooth. Chen Fei then grabbed the Heaven Swallowing talent and threw it into the divine palace phantoms as well. It worked just fine! Under normal circumstances, entering the void would only allow for one talent to be taken; more would be beyond the capacity of the soul, and there wouldn¡¯t be extra divine palaces to place the talents in. But Chen Fei¡¯s current state was clearly not normal. With the reversal of shattered divine palaces, he was grasping that elusive one. Carrying two new talents increased the pressure on Chen Fei¡¯s soul, but the strength of his soul at this moment made no difference to his actions. Following the guidance of the Heart of Sincerity, Chen Fei initially expected to continue flying forward. However, to his surprise, the path given by the Heart of Sincerity was to return. Chen Fei, puzzled, nevertheless followed the path provided. After traversing another expanse of nothingness and passing through a barrier, he returned to the human talent area. He passed by several light clusters, and after a moment, he stopped, surprised to see two light clusters before him. The talents were Sky Piercer and Imprisonment. Within the light clusters, the figure of the Six-Legged Dragon Elephant was clearly visible. This was a talent exclusive to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which Chen Fei had not chosen before. Other talents offered Chen Fei greater enhancements than these two exclusive ones. Sky Piercer increased attack sharpness, while Imprisonment was an advanced version of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s field, enhancing the Suppressing Dragon Elephant Force. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that the Heart of Sincerity would direct him to these two talents. ¡°Strengthen the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to withstand the power of fourteen talents?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength was already formidable, due in part to the Adamantine Body talent, but fundamentally supported by his martial arts realm and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant talent. Especially the Suppressing Dragon Elephant talent, which made Chen Fei¡¯s physique far surpass the usual peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. Without hesitation, Chen Fei grabbed Sky Piercer and placed it into the divine palace phantoms behind him. He then took the Imprisonment talent and flew back to the starting point. A short while later, Chen Fei stood at the departure position, looking back at the talent void. This would likely be his last visit here. In the Sun Moon Realm, the first divine ability comes from the fusion of talents. Other divine abilities do not have such convenience. According to the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun and Moon Chapter, cultivating other divine abilities requires different methods. Chen Fei glanced at the starry sky, smiled slightly, and turned to leave. In the Tingfeng Pavilion¡¯s secret chamber. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened wide, as immense power descended from the void, causing his body to tremble violently. With four new talents arriving, it was undoubtedly a tremendous force, but it also came with an extreme burden. The shattered divine palaces, under the effect of the Unblemished Divine Vision talent, were restored to their original state in the blink of an eye. However, Chen Fei felt his body becoming incredibly heavy, as if a mountain were pressing down on him, making it hard to move. At the same time, his vital energy, spirit, and soul were depleting at an alarming rate. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Fourteen talents on one person were indeed an extreme exaggeration. Suddenly, the talents of Prison Suppression, Sky Piercer, and Imprisonment resonated with each other, and a six-legged Dragon Elephant¡¯s phantom appeared behind Chen Fei. In an instant, it felt as if Chen Fei¡¯s body had enlarged several times, and the immense pressure from the fourteen talents was significantly reduced. Chen Fei¡¯s trembling body gradually stabilized. No wonder the two exclusive Suppressing Dragon Elephant talents were chosen. Without Sky Piercer and Imprisonment, even if Chen Fei wasn¡¯t overwhelmed by the power of fourteen talents, he would likely suffer severe damage to his vital energy. Chapter 895 - Chapter 895: Unprecedented Chapter 895: Unprecedented Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Just like the Sacred Land¡¯s technique, which only has six innate abilities, it¡¯s not that it¡¯s impossible to create more, but rather that the human body cannot endure it. If forced to add more abilities, not only would one¡¯s strength not increase, but it could also lead to a reduction in strength or even death from bodily rupture. Chen Fei, possessing the Unblemished Divine Vision, naturally would not suffer from such rupture. However, it was like the feeling of a mountain pressing down on him when his soul just returned to his body. If not for the adjustment by the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei would have been in that immobilized state unless he chose to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. At that point, not only would fighting be an issue, but even basic movement would become problematic. Chen Fei carefully sensed the resonance between the Prison Suppression, Sky Piercer, and Imprisonment, feeling slightly dazed. The combination of these three innate abilities was somewhat like a single innate technique, distributing the pressure Chen Fei endured across the domain. It was akin to the sudden insight he had during the Mortal Combat battle, observing how others used domain powers. Chen Fei¡¯s initial thought was not wrong; domains could indeed bear the pressure. The Prison Suppression, Sky Piercer, and Imprisonment abilities, being lineage-related, could alleviate the bodily pressure while not affecting the expression of his innate powers. Chen Fei looked at the three innate abilities of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and then at the Heart of Sincerity. If not for the subtle guidance of the Heart of Sincerity, Chen Fei might not have thought of this method himself. The Heart of Sincerity couldn¡¯t provide direct changes in power, but it had already offered significant help in these details. The Heart of Sincerity was also the source of discovering abilities like the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood. If it hadn¡¯t been for the Heart of Sincerity¡¯s warning, Chen Fei might not have dared to try possessing fourteen innate abilities at once. In the Boundless Sea, and even the Return to Nothing Realm, probably no one would be as daring as Chen Fei. Chen Fei waved his hand, and hundreds of Myriad Clones appeared on the ground. Chen Fei initially thought he wouldn¡¯t need these Myriad Clones and had even planned how to extract the divine soul fragments from them to restore the original abilities of the Myriad Bamboo. While it might not fetch the original price, even a slightly lower price would still be a significant fortune. However, now that he needed to cultivate four additional innate abilities, these remaining Myriad Clones proved useful. One of the Myriad Clones burned in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and the insights into the innate ability Imprisonment appeared in his mind, causing his strength to continue growing. If, upon just breaking through to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm with the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood, Chen Fei sensed the existence of the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s limit, now with the emergence of the new four innate abilities, Chen Fei was standing right at the brink of that limit. Every bit of strength gained now was preparing to break through the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s limit. After five hours, the innate ability Imprisonment reached Great Completion, and the pressure Chen Fei endured was significantly reduced. Now, Chen Fei could fight as usual without any issues. Another five hours later, the innate ability Sky Piercer reached Great Completion. At this point, Chen Fei no longer felt any pressure from possessing fourteen innate abilities. With all three of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s exclusive abilities reaching Great Completion, a complete support system was formed, raising Chen Fei¡¯s pressure-bearing limit to a new height. As the ability Sky Piercer also reached Great Completion, Chen Fei silently crossed the threshold of the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s limit. Breaking through the limit of the Mountain Sea Realm was not accompanied by mountains collapsing or the heavens and earth¡¯s vital energy swirling. Chen Fei only felt as if he had stepped into a new realm. It was not the Sun Moon Realm yet, as there was no trace of divine powers within him. However, Chen Fei knew that he had already filled more than half of the vast chasm separating him from the Sun Moon Realm. Other practitioners at the Mountain Sea Realm, even those at its peak, would be slaughtered like chickens and cows when facing the Sun Moon Realm. When Chen Fei encountered the Sun Moon Realm, it would not be as if they were beings from different planes; Chen Fei would only be significantly weaker. While he could not defeat such a practitioner, he would not be entirely without any means of resistance. The divine powers of the Sun Moon Realm concentrated all strength into a single point. Chen Fei had not yet achieved this, making it easy for a Sun Moon Realm practitioner to break through him with a single point. The Dust Giant Body, in a sense, represented Chen Fei¡¯s attempt to consolidate all his power. However, this consolidation was still too crude. A half-step Sun Moon Realm? There was some merit to it. The twelve Divine Palaces and fourteen innate abilities placed Chen Fei in a very peculiar state. ¡°To truly withstand the Sun Moon Realm, the simplest approach is to directly break through to the Sun Moon Realm. If not, one at least needs a divine seed to be able to contend.¡± Chen Fei picked up a Myriad Clone beside him and continued his cultivation, focusing this time on the innate ability Heaven Swallowing. The energy expenditure for maintaining the twelve Divine Palaces was immense. Chen Fei thought he could hold on for ten days or half a month without fighting. Yet, less than a day had passed, and Chen Fei had already depleted thirty percent of his energy, vitality, and soul. In other words, if the situation did not change, three days later, three of his Divine Palaces would collapse, causing serious injury to his essence. The three hard-earned innate abilities would also vanish forever. After six hours, the innate ability Heaven Swallowing reached Great Completion. Chen Fei floated in mid-air as vast amounts of the world¡¯s vital energy swirled towards him. He sensed the surrounding situation; the disturbance was considerable. To maintain the stability of the twelve Divine Palaces, this disturbance would continue. If Chen Fei went outside, it would be hard for others not to notice him. Chen Fei considered the situation and tried to let Heaven Swallowing also absorb the world¡¯s vital energy from the void. Moments later, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly as the swirling vital energy around him gradually settled. The innate ability Heaven Swallowing, seemingly from some divine monster, could indeed devour the void¡¯s vital energy with some adaptation. Moreover, its absorption power surpassed that of the innate ability Endless Regeneration. With both abilities drawing from the void¡¯s vital energy simultaneously, the needs of the Divine Palaces were instantly met, and there was even an excess of vital energy. This meant that even in combat, Chen Fei no longer needed to worry excessively about insufficient vital energy. On the morning of the third day, the innate ability Rebirth reached Great Completion. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and appeared several thousand miles outside the Sacred City. Chen Fei extended his right hand and lightly pressed it against the air. The space trembled slightly, forming wrinkles, but quickly smoothed out. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, a strand of fundamental information now lingered in the void, representing the power of the innate ability Rebirth. If any mishap were to befall Chen Fei¡¯s real body, he could rely on this fundamental information to resurrect directly. Chen Fei felt a slight relief. This was his true trump card¡ªif he ever encountered a dire situation, he had the capital to start over. Moreover, this fundamental information could be dispersed at any time and relocated to a different place, making it extremely convenient. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he swapped with his avatar in Thousand Geese City. Breaking through space, he quickly returned to the Tingfeng Pavilion. With everything ready, Chen Fei had elevated his Mountain Sea Realm power to an unprecedented level. Now, his focus was on improving his proficiency with the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon Chapter. Refining six innate abilities into a divine seed was no challenge for Chen Fei. However, with fourteen innate abilities, merging them all together was quite a headache even for him. A small mistake could lead to the scenario of a peak Mountain Sea Realm practitioner failing to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. The foundation was too strong¡ªso strong it was almost absurd. Chen Fei had previously considered whether to refine two divine seeds. Now, he had eliminated that option. If he was going to refine, he would refine just one divine seed. A hundred paths do not compare to mastering one. The same goes for divine seeds! Currently, the simplest and safest method to refine fourteen innate abilities into a divine seed was to enhance the proficiency of the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon Chapter. This technique was inherently a method for cultivating divine powers. If it could cultivate divine powers, it could certainly handle even the most complex divine seeds. Under the current preliminary level of the Stellar Divine Technique, the fourteen innate abilities were already resonating and aligning with each other. As long as he quickly improved the proficiency of the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon Chapter, the divine seed should appear soon, and breaking into the Sun Moon Realm would face no obstacles. Thus, Chen Fei only briefly tested the innate ability Rebirth before returning to focus on cultivating the technique, aiming to raise the Sun Moon Chapter¡¯s proficiency as quickly as possible. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, the proficiency of the Sun Moon Chapter did not need tobeexceedingly high¡ªjust reaching halfway would be enough to merge the fourteen innate abilities. After all, this was a genuine Sun Moon Realm technique, far beyond any Mountain Sea Realm method. Two days later, the Second Demonic Body appeared fifty thousand miles outside the Sacred City at Cuihua Mountain. Chen Fei sensed this and paused his technique practice, flying towards the location. The Second Demonic Body floated in the air, observing a figure appearing in the distance with a somber expression. The Second Demonic Body had spent several days using the heavenly materials and treasures provided by the real body, as well as spirit materials scavenged from the outside, to smoothly reach the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. However, the Second Demonic Body felt no joy at all. The feedback from the real body over the past five days had been simply absurd. With twelve Divine Palaces permanently established and fourteen top-tier innate abilities at his disposal, the Mountain Sea Realm had reached an absurd level of power. Even the Second Demonic Body, possessing such power, felt an unsettling sense of unreality. Although the Second Demonic Body shared all the power of the real body, it still felt no sense of security. The real body¡¯s talent was beyond mere genius¡ª¡±monstrous¡± was an understatement. Seeing the real body approach rapidly, the Second Demonic Body took a deep breath, gripping the Wind Demon Sword given by Chen Fei, and warily observed. Chen Fei had given the Wind Demon Sword to all his demonic bodies to avoid the hassle of finding spiritual treasures. ¡°There¡¯s not much time, so I won¡¯t say more,¡± Chen Fei said, arriving a few miles from the Second Demonic Body. Sensing their auras resonating, he entered a state of confrontation. With these words, Chen Fei began to activate the Water Source Separation Shadow Technique. The insights from the Six Desires Demonic Separation appeared in his mind, slightly improving the proficiency of the Six Desires Demonic Separation, which had previously been stagnant. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Before the Second Demonic Body could fully grasp Chen Fei¡¯s words, it suddenly felt its essence beginning to drain at an accelerating rate. The Second Demonic Body¡¯s eyes widened in shock, and it let out a furious roar, charging at Chen Fei. The terrifying power erupted from the Second Demonic Body, causing the space to shatter and form a massive black hole, akin to the divine powers of the Sun Moon Realm. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei returned to the Sacred City and resumed his cultivation. By the evening of the sixth day, the Third Demonic Body was devoured. Chapter 896 - Chapter 896: Sun Moon Four Extremes Chapter 896: Sun Moon Four Extremes Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The innate abilities possessed by the main body were also present in the Demonic Body, and thus, the innate abilities Rebirth. From the second Demonic Body onward, they were all fully developed. However, the Rebirth of innate abilities was useless for the Demonic Body. Chen Fei¡¯s method of absorbing the Demonic Body involved directly advancing the stagnated proficiency of the Six Desires Demonic Separation. Normally, once the proficiency of the Six Desires Demonic Separation reached a certain level, it stopped advancing unless the Demonic Body was consumed, in which case the proficiency would continue to grow. Chen Fei reversed this process by advancing the stagnant proficiency, causing the technique to believe the Demonic Body had failed, so all the essence flowed back to the main body. The essence of the Rebirth innate abilities, entrusted in the void, was composed of essence itself, which the Six Desires Demonic Separation automatically devoured. Thus, while the Rebirth of innate abilities was useful to others, Chen Fei did not need to seek the essence in the void¡ªit was directly consumed. In the Tingfeng Pavilion, Chen Fei diligently practiced the Stellar Divine Technique Sun Moon Chapter. As the proficiency of the Stellar Divine Technique Sun Moon Chapter continued to increase, the twelve divine palaces had gathered together, and the fourteen innate abilities transmitted their power through the formation patterns. Chen Fei had hesitated for a period but eventually chose the Unblemished Divine Vision as the foundation for his divine seed, using other innate abilities as resources. Chen Fei had considered the innate ability of the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood but ultimately decided against it. This was ultimately an innate ability of another race, and turning it into a divine ability for the future might have caused unknown changes in his body. Compared to Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood, the innate ability of the Unblemished Divine Vision posed no problems and was absolutely suited to the human race. Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of the future path of martial arts was still at the level of the Sun Moon Divine Art Realm, or rather, still within the Stellar Divine Technique Sun Moon Chapter. Although Chen Fei was currently in the Mountain Sea Realm and could perform various incredible feats, such as managing twelve divine palaces and fourteen innate abilities, these were based on his understanding of the Mountain Sea Realm. He only undertook these actions because he knew they wouldn¡¯t harm him. Chen Fei could be said to have a level of understanding of the Mountain Sea Realm that even the top practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm in the Sacred Lands might not surpass. Practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm often had a broad perspective, but in practical operation, Chen Fei might have even surpassed them. Thus, while Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm appeared fantastical, he preferred to follow a methodical approach for realms beyond the Mountain Sea Realm. According to the Stellar Divine Technique Sun Moon Chapter, after refining innate abilities into a divine seed, breaking through the shackles was akin to reaching the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. The Sacred Master of the Stellar Sacred Land, Zhan Xuming, had been very generous and provided a jade slip containing cultivation methods from the early stage to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Regardless of the level of the Stellar Divine Technique within the Sun Moon Realm inheritance, this Stellar Divine Palace had allowed Chen Fei to understand what the Sun Moon Realm truly entailed. Many practitioners of the Mountain Sea Realm who broke through to the Sun Moon Realm chose to accumulate their energy, spirit, and soul before breaking through the bottleneck and entering the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. This method made the breakthrough somewhat easier, but once in the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm, they needed to refine their innate abilities into divine seeds for it to truly be considered the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. In the Sun Moon Realm, there were no longer divine palaces within the body. At the moment of breakthrough, the divine palaces were refined into a single origin point. The innate abilities within the divine palaces were also contained within this origin point. Since the innate abilities were not refined into divine seeds beforehand, during the breakthrough, some innate ability information might have shattered due to mutual compression, reducing their power. Thus, after reaching the Sun Moon Realm, extracting and refining innate abilities into divine seeds from the origin point would inevitably reduce their power. However, many people were more concerned with whether they could break through to the Sun Moon Realm. As for the power of the divine seeds, it could be gradually strengthened through subsequent cultivation. The early stage of the Sun Moon Realm focused on refining divine seeds and the origin point. When the divine seed had fully transformed into a true divine ability and the origin point was sufficient, it could be used to impact the origin point and expand it. Unlike the Mountain Sea Realm, the Sun Moon Realm did not require cultivation through nine levels of the Nine Palaces. The Sun Moon Divine Art Realm was also known as the Four Extremes. Each extreme represented an advancement in the realm. Completing the Four Extremes achieved the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. The so-called Four Extremes were essentially the origin point. At the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the origin point was indeed just a tiny point, the beginning of all things. What needed to be done in the Sun Moon Realm was to continuously cultivate and expand it. By the peak of the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the origin point had grown significantly, but it was still essentially a point. To reach the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, one needed to transform the divine seed into a divine ability and then impact the origin point to elongate it. This meant transforming the origin point into a towering pillar with length and width, where the so-called ¡°Two Extremes¡± were essentially the length and width. The third extreme of the Sun Moon Realm involved adding a height dimension to the origin point. This height dimension required a new divine ability to anchor it. At this point, the origin point had actually become a small space, a unique space within the body. The fourth extreme of the Sun Moon Realm added another divine ability to the origin space, introducing the concept of spatial flow and fully forming the space. With the formation of the space, the power of the Sun Moon Realm underwent a tremendous change and enhancement. At this stage, practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm rarely worried about insufficient primordial force because the internal space had already accumulated a sufficient amount of power. This was also a crucial reason why those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm could traverse the void. With a source of power and a concept of space within the body, resistance to the void naturally improved significantly. As long as one was not in the void for an extended period, the problems were minimal. Chen Fei cultivated the divine seed directly in the Mountain Sea Realm. Otherwise, using ordinary methods to break through would have resulted in significant losses of the fourteen innate abilities, rendering Chen Fei¡¯s previous efforts futile. On the twelfth day, the fourth Demonic Body was devoured by Chen Fei, and his essence continued to strengthen. On the morning of the eighteenth day, the fifth Demonic Body was also devoured. As Chen Fei grew stronger, the Demonic Bodies he split off naturally became stronger as well. However, no matter how strong these Demonic Bodies were, the final result remained unchanged. The later Demonic Bodies attempted to learn from the failures of the earlier ones, but the earlier failures were inexplicable, making it impossible to derive any useful experience. For others practicing the Six Desires Demonic Separation, the difficulty of cultivation increased with each subsequent Demonic Body, eventually leading to failure. But for Chen Fei, this situation did not exist. He waited for the Demonic Bodies to grow, met them, absorbed the essence, and then continued to split the Demonic Bodies. Cultivating the Six Desires Demonic Separation gave Chen Fei the illusion that others were working for him. As long as some time passed, his power would increase incrementally. If Chen Fei aimed to complete the Six Desires Demonic Separation in a short time, he could have used minimal heavenly and earthly treasures and let the Demonic Bodies seek them out themselves. Just like the first Demonic Body, which had grown in this manner. With the sixth Demonic Body cultivating outside, Chen Fei¡¯s main body practiced in the Tingfeng Pavilion. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, and he looked with some confusion towards the southwestern region of the Boundless Sea, then towards the central hall. The Heart of Sincerity was fluctuating, indicating that something related to Chen Fei was happening. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. The warning from his Heart of Sincerity was still quite vague, and he couldn¡¯t discern exactly what was happening, but it was evident that it involved visitors from the Return to Nothing Realm. In the southwestern region of the Boundless Sea, at the location of the spatial passage on Thousand Rocks Mountain: Since the arrival of visitors from the Return to Nothing Realm, a fortress had been established here to guard the spatial passage. After nearly a month of expansion, the power of this spatial passage had finally increased a notch. Compared to its initial formation, the spatial passage had now doubled in size. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple spread out from the spatial passage, and six figures emerged. Leading them was a practitioner at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, while the other five were at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Brother Nie, you finally arrived,¡± PanQingwu said, stepping forward with a smile and cupping his hands. Pang Changping and the others stood behind, their expressions showing slight excitement. Over twenty days ago, Pan Qingwu had come from the Return to Nothing Realm to the Boundless Sea, depleting the power of the spatial passage. Pang Changping and the others had to wait for the passage to stabilize before they could proceed to the Return to Nothing Realm. Now that the spatial passage was stable, they finally had the opportunity to leave the Boundless Sea and continue improving their cultivation. ¡°Brother Pan, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± Nie Shengyun sensed the spiritual energy of the Boundless Sea and the oppressive atmosphere, and couldn¡¯t help but frown. With Nie Shengyun¡¯s peak mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivation, he could clearly feel the suppression from the Boundless Sea on him. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Just doing my job; there¡¯s no talk of hardship,¡± PanQingwu said, waving his hand. Nie Shengyun nodded, glanced at Pang Changping and the others, and then looked at Pan Qingwu. ¡°Is everything in order?¡± ¡°We¡¯re making arrangements, just waiting for Brother Nie to arrive,¡± Pan Qingwu said with a hint of a smile. In the Tingfeng Pavilion of the Sacred City: Chen Fei appeared in the courtyard. The warning from his Heart of Sincerity was growing stronger, and continuing to practice in isolation was no longer feasible. Moments later, at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Thousand Geese City: ¡°I have a bad premonition, so I plan to leave the Sacred City. Are you willing to come with me?¡± Chen Fei asked Zhao Ruizheng and the others. Chen Fei decided to leave the Sacred City, as the warning from his Heart of Sincerity indicated that staying here was not a good idea. Chen Fei would, of course, take everyone from the Primordial Sword Sect with him. He also wanted to consult Zhao Ruizheng and the others, along with the former forces of Thousand Geese City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Zhao Ruizheng and the others were surprised. Given Chen Fei¡¯s current reputation in the Boundless Sea, if there was danger, it could only be from the Sun Moon Realm. They exchanged glances and all nodded in agreement. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei floated in mid-air, holding the Profound Heavenly Ring. Thousand Geese City trembled violently before slowly lifting off and flying towards the Profound Heavenly Ring. The Profound Heavenly Ring was a top-quality spirit treasure that Chen Fei had obtained after killing the Black Divine¡¯s supporter. Thousand Geese City grew smaller and smaller as it ascended, until it eventually vanished into the Profound Heavenly Ring. Chapter 897 - Chapter 897: Rebellion Chapter 897: Rebellion Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A few hours later, Chen Fei appeared before the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele at the Corpse Cliff Mountain. Chen Fei needed an escape route. If he encountered unavoidable danger, he wouldn¡¯t be completely cornered. The spatial passage to the Amber Jade Continent had been shattered. However, since the First Demonic Body had once been there, Chen Fei could, if he went to Fallen Leaves Mountain and utilized his innate Heart of Sincerity, have a chance to tear open the void and relocate the Amber Jade Continent. But the Amber Jade Continent was merely a temporary measure. Chen Fei would either never break through to the Sun Moon Realm, or if he did, he would be hunted by those on the Amber Jade Continent. The Amber Jade Continent had peak Sun Moon Realm experts. If Chen Fei were pursued, his fate would be even worse than the Black Divine of old. Thus, the Amber Jade Continent was an unfortunate choice. Chen Fei suspected that the space behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was actually somewhere in the Return to Nothing Realm. However, that place was currently occupied by a mass of flesh and eyes. Chen Fei¡¯s purpose in coming this time was to observe once more and see if there was a chance to leave the Boundless Sea from here and truly enter the Return to Nothing Realm. Currently, the Boundless Sea was monitored by the Boundary Spirit Pearl. If a spatial passage formed here, it would likely be immediately detected by the Boundary Spirit Pearl, prompting the Sun Moon Realm and Monster Emperors to rush over. Chen Fei was aware of this, but he still came because the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was somewhat special. It wasn¡¯t that the spatial passage here couldn¡¯t be detected; rather, the control switch of this spatial passage was entirely governed by the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. And the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was influenced by the complete Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. This Dragon Elephant Stone Stele could indeed be taken away, but it required the perfected Suppressing Dragon Elephant to achieve it. If Chen Fei planned to reopen this spatial passage in the future, he could bring the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele back. The spatial passage was the door, the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was the key, and Chen Fei¡¯s perfected Suppressing Dragon Elephant was the hand holding the key. Chen Fei had not taken the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele before because it was unnecessary. Even if the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was destroyed, using the perfected Suppressing Dragon Elephant could still draw on the world¡¯s vitality to restore it. However, the situation was somewhat special now. If Chen Fei needed the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele next time, time would be tight, and there might not be enough time to slowly restore it. Hence, it was better to take it this time. Chen Fei activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, causing the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele to tremble violently, and a spatial fissure appeared. Moments later, the space slightly quivered, and the spatial passage of the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele instantly formed. Standing outside the spatial passage, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated slightly. As soon as the spatial passage was opened, a surge of malice rushed out. Chen Fei had not sensed such malice before, but with his innate Heart of Sincerity now, this malice felt like a blade pressed against his forehead. It was as if the blade was about to pierce his skull at any moment. Chen Fei squinted slightly. Undoubtedly, the place behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was dangerous, but based on the feedback from his innate Heart of Sincerity, it did not reach the level of a dead end. This meant that with Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, although he would face significant danger, there was a glimmer of hope. And if Chen Fei broke through to the Sun Moon Realm and then entered this spatial passage, the danger would likely be reduced considerably. ¡°The blood and flesh eyes I saw last time numbered in the hundreds. Even if they were all early-stage Fifth Realm, their combined force should be able to overwhelm a late-stage Fifth Realm expert.¡± Chen Fei pondered. How could there still be a glimmer of hope in such a situation? Unless the blood and flesh eyes behind the space were not as numerous as previously seen, and what he saw last time was merely an illusion? Of course, it was also possible that those blood and flesh eyes had left that place. Both speculations were possible. The exact situation could only be known by stepping inside. ¡°Do you want to go in and check?¡± Chen Fei said softly. As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, a figure appeared beside him. The appearance and aura were identical to his own-it was the Sixth Demonic Body. After devouring this Demonic Body, Chen Fei had fully refined the Six Desires Demonic Separation. ¡°So dangerous, and you want me to go?¡± The Sixth Demonic Body looked at the true self with a sneer. ¡°If you die, it¡¯s no big deal. You can be revived with innate Rebirth. You know this ability is useless in our duels,¡± Chen Fei said with a soft laugh. The Sixth Demonic Body¡¯s mocking expression faded, and he looked coldly at the true self. The previous five Demon Bodies had been eliminated cleanly, which led to an instinctive awe towards the true self. The true self and the Demon Bodies were in a life-or-death situation. But from another perspective, both had the same thoughts, two sides of the same coin. ¡°Even if you eventually dissipate and don¡¯t want to use innate Rebirth, I can always recreate you,¡± Chen Fei persuaded. ¡°Using your own words, if something happens to you, you can also use innate Rebirth. You should go explore yourself,¡± the Sixth Demonic Body refused outright. ¡°Fair point!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei nodded and suddenly grabbed the Sixth Demonic Body. The Sixth Demonic Body was taken aback and was about to resist when a tremendous force instantly pressed down on him, causing his figure to momentarily freeze. in that brief moment, Chen Fei seized the Sixth Demonic Body¡¯s shoulder and threw him into the spatial passage. The Sixth Demonic Body had only separated for two days and was currently at the mid-stage of the Mountain Sea Realm. Against others, the Sixth Demonic Body¡¯s combat power could even defeat late-stage Mountain Sea Realm experts. But against Chen Fei, it had no resistance. As for the Sixth Demonic Body¡¯s innate Heart of Sincerity, it had been continuously warning it as it stood in front of the true self. Chen Fei¡¯s sudden action left no time for a reaction. Chapter 898 - Chapter 898: Rebellion (2) Chapter 898: Rebellion (2) Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Sixth Demonic Body stabilized in midair and, through the spatial portal, cast a cold, unfeeling gaze at its original self. The original self had not made another move after being thrown, thus the duel effect had not been triggered. There was a slight fluctuation in the fundamental energies between the Sixth Demonic Body and the original self, but it had not forcibly flattened out. The Sixth Demonic Body took a deep breath and turned to look behind. The original self blocked the end of the spatial portal, making it impossible for the Sixth Demonic Body to return. As the Sixth Demonic Body appeared on this side, a blood-red, fleshy eyeball emerged. The power of the distorted illusion applied to the Sixth Demonic Body, but it had no effect whatsoever. Although the fleshy eyeball was powerful, relying solely on illusionary power, it could no longer deceive the current Demonic Body. A faint light flickered in the Sixth Demonic Body¡¯s forehead as it gazed into the distance. Compared to the pervasive deathly aura from before, the heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy here had significantly improved. In its view, the Sixth Demonic Body saw several more fleshy eyeballs. However, compared to the hundreds of fleshy eyeballs from before, there were now only seven in total, and all were at the early stage of the fifth rank. The Sixth Demonic Body scanned the surroundings and focused on the southeast corner. While other areas were covered by countless spatial storms, the southeast corner had a massive gap, as if someone had removed a corner of a formation. ¡°Has anyone else been here recently?¡± The Sixth Demonic Body noticed that the place where the previous avatar had taken the Void Wood now had only a vast, barren land where there had previously been ruins. Only the decayed corpses of worms lay sprawling there. ¡°Were the previous fleshy eyeballs killed by someone, or did they leave voluntarily?¡± With so little information, the Sixth Demonic Body couldn¡¯t determine exactly what had happened here. Seeing that the fleshy eyeballs could not deceive the Sixth Demonic Body, countless threads of blood surged towards it. The Sixth Demonic Body shouted lowly, and the Dust Giant Body appeared behind it. The next moment, the gigantic Dust Law Sword slashed at the fleshy eyeball. ¡°Boom!¡± The mountain trembled slightly before returning to calm. If this had been the Boundless Sea, the space would have shattered with that sword strike. But here, the space didn¡¯t even ripple, and the Leaving Dust Sword didn¡¯t strike the fleshy eyeball but passed straight through, hitting the rocks on the ground. It was as if these fleshy eyeballs were mere illusions without any substance. ¡°Zhiz!¡± The blood threads touched the Dust Giant Body, emitting a corrosive sound. The Sixth Demonic Body¡¯s vital energy and soul were rapidly consumed. In the blink of an eye, thirty percent of the Sixth Demonic Body¡¯s vital energy and soul had vanished. ¡°Return!¡± As the Sixth Demonic Body was about to move, the original self¡¯s voice echoed in its mind. Although moving here had become extremely difficult and the distance significantly reduced, traveling a dozen miles was still feasible. Otherwise, enduring the attacks of the fleshy eyeballs would quickly deplete its vital energy and soul. The Sixth Demonic Body glanced at the fleshy eyeball, then turned and dashed back to the spatial portal. The next moment, the portal vanished, leaving no trace behind. At the Corpse Cliff Mountain, the Sixth Demonic Body emerged from the spatial portal, looking at the original self with its fists slowly clenching. Chen Fei did not look at the Sixth Demonic Body but focused on the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele in front of him. On the other side of the spatial portal, there must have been a sect. Those fifth-rank fleshy eyeballs could not come through the stone tablet¡¯s spatial portal, but practitioners of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could use this portal even at the fifth rank. It was clear that this had been deliberately set up. The sect on that mountain peak had likely not been destroyed by the fleshy eyeballs. It was also possible that truly powerful anomalies had already left, leaving only the lesser ones behind. Moreover, even the lesser anomalies now numbered only seven. The Heart of Sincerity indicated that this was not a dead end. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, there was a slim chance of escaping. Of course, it was only a slim chance. Seven fifth-rank early-stage fleshy eyeballs were still difficult for Chen Fei to handle. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Fei restored the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele to its original state, activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, easily lifted the entire tablet, and placed it into the Concealment Bell. He erased all traces of its presence, then broke through space and left the Corpse Cliff Mountain. Fifteen minutes after Chen Fei¡¯s departure, several figures appeared at Corpse Cliff Mountain, frowning as they observed the calm space around them. Half a day later, Chen Fei arrived at the location of the former Thousand Feathers Alliance altar. The altar had long been destroyed. Chen Fei came not for the altar but to leave the Boundless Sea and return to the previous Immortal Cloud City. The threat warned by the Heart of Sincerity was intensifying. Chen Fei needed to find a place to cultivate and give himself time to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. There was no place more suitable than the previous Immortal Cloud City territory. The spatial portal connecting the Thousand Feathers Alliance to Immortal Cloud City had also disappeared with the destruction of the altar. However, still within the Boundless Sea plane, Chen Fei quickly located his position and directly broke through space to arrive in Immortal Cloud City¡¯s territory. The spiritual energy in the heaven and earth had become sluggish. Chen Fei floated in the air, observing his surroundings. This previously sealed area did not hold any great secrets. It was merely a result of the Boundless Sea plane shrinking, with problems appearing first in the peripheral regions, leading to spatial barriers here. However, these barriers were quite fragile. A practitioner at the Sun Moon Realm could easily break through them. With Chen Fei¡¯s current power, he could directly pierce through the space and return. Chen Fei moved slightly and arrived above Immortal Cloud City. Within the Profound Heavenly Ring, the figures of Qu Qingsheng and others appeared one by one, looking at Immortal Cloud City below and the distant former sects with nostalgic eyes. Decades had passed, and the forces here had changed several times. The names of sects like the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect and the Primordial Sword Sect were now almost forgotten, belonging to a bygone era. In the Sacred City of Middle Continent. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive roar erupted in the central hall. The Sacred Master of the Stellar Sacred Land, Zhan Xuming, was sent flying, blood trickling from his mouth. ¡°Surrender and come with me to the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s Sky Sea City to atone for your crimes. I can guarantee your safety!¡± Nie Shengyun looked down from above, commanding in a low voice. ¡°But if you stubbornly resist and attempt to defy orders, I will kill you on the spot, and no one will dare to say anything!¡± ¡°You accuse my Stellar Sect¡¯s ancestors of betraying humanity. Even if it¡¯s true, what fault do we, the disciples in the Boundless Sea, have?¡± Zhan Xuming shouted, turning to look at the Sun Moon Realm experts from other sacred lands. ¡°Whether there is fault or not is not up to you to decide. Sky Sea City will make the final judgment!¡± Nie Shengyun shook his head. The Stellar Sect¡¯s ancestors¡¯ betrayal of Sky Sea City had not been intended to capture the Stellar Sect disciples in the Boundless Sea. However, that sect¡¯s ancestor had taken a supreme treasure from Sky Sea City. Ordinary treasures might be forgone, but the power of that supreme treasure was extraordinary, and many were reluctant to abandon it. With no way to capture the individual directly and having come to the Boundless Sea by chance, they could only use the Stellar Sect¡¯s disciples as anchors and employ secret methods to lock onto them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Boundless Sea was in a period of decline, but refining treasures was still possible. Sky Sea City wanted that treasure. Those stuck at the mid-level of the fifth rank in the Boundless Sea might very well advance to the late stage of the fifth rank or even reach the peak of the fifth rank in the future. Sky Sea City wanted those combat abilities as well. Three birds with one stone¡ªwhy not? As for having the Stellar Sect¡¯s people actively cooperate in capturing their own ancestor, many would be unwilling. In that case, it would be simpler to directly detain them and bring them back to Sky Sea City! Chapter 899 - Chapter 899: Sixth Stage Emperor Realm Chapter 899: Sixth Stage Emperor Realm Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhan Xuming was ultimately severely injured and then captured. Pan Qingwu had been in the Boundless Sea for nearly a month, and had already gathered all the necessary information about the situation in the Stellar Sacred Land. Only when Nie Shengyun and his team arrived did he finally take action. The forces of two mid-level Sun Moon Realm experts and five early-stage Sun Moon Realm experts were overwhelming for the Stellar Sacred Land to resist. What was crucial was that all the Sun Moon Realm experts from other sacred lands in the Boundless Sea had sided with Nie Shengyun. Although the seven major sacred lands had cooperated closely during the Mortal Combat battle, it only seemed intimate on the surface. In reality, the seven major sacred lands had been in a competitive state for years on the Middle Continent. This competition had always been rationally restrained and had not escalated to the level of Sun Moon Realm conflict. However, it was impossible to say that the relationship between the seven sacred lands was particularly good. At most, one or two had relatively good relations. Such relationships were more about resisting other sacred lands and preventing one¡¯s own land from being isolated. Now that Nie Shengyun was capturing everyone from the Stellar Sacred Land, other sacred lands were somewhat touched, as they were all people of the Boundless Sea. Nevertheless, it was absolutely impossible for them to help the Stellar Sacred Land fight against Nie Shengyun and his team. Other sacred lands¡¯ Sun Moon Realm experts had waited too many years for the Return to Nothing Realm. Even if they had some ties to the Stellar Sacred Land, how could that compare to the allure of the Return to Nothing Realm? Once they reached the Return to Nothing Realm, the constraints on their realms would be broken, and they would no longer have to remain stagnant in the mid-level Sun Moon Realm. Not offering help was already the greatest concession. Moreover, Nie Shengyun and his team didn¡¯t need the assistance of other sacred lands¡¯ Sun Moon Realm experts. With their own strength, they could capture the entire Stellar Sacred Land. Every member of the Stellar Sacred Land in the Sacred City was captured without exception. As for those on missions outside, it was only a matter of time before they were captured. The Boundless Sea was vast but relatively small in practical terms. When Sun Moon Realm experts wanted to capture someone, it was nearly impossible to escape their search. Only those like Black Divine, who completely hid themselves within the rules of the Boundless Sea, could avoid the searches of so many Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors. In the central hall, the members of the Stellar Sacred Land stood bewildered. Their cultivation was sealed, and while their hands and feet were not specifically bound, some semblance of face was preserved. However, these members of the Stellar Sacred Land could not accept the current situation. From being high and mighty members of a sacred land to suddenly becoming prisoners, all because of the defection of a Stellar Sacred Land ancestor from the Return to Nothing Realm, their situation seemed absurd yet was starkly real. Previously, they were the sacred land of the Boundless Sea and the Middle Continent, the rule-makers. Yet, instead of dying at the hands of Black Divine or alien races, they were now imprisoned by the human race of the Return to Nothing Realm. Nie Shengyun and Pan Qingwu stood above, looking down at the members of the Stellar Sacred Land. There were many of them; after all, it was a sacred land, and even though it only recruited geniuses, the numbers were still considerable. ¡°Take them all?¡± Pan Qingwu asked softly. Taking them away was not troublesome; using mystical treasures to carry people made it easy to handle even if the numbers were multiplied several times. The real issue was how to handle them after they were brought to Sky Sea City. Using the Stellar Sacred Land members to target that particular person didn¡¯t actually require this many people. In fact, the Stellar Sacred Land¡¯s members in the Mountain Sea Realm and Sun Moon Realm were the most useful. Below the Mountain Sea Realm, the rest were essentially superfluous. ¡°These people have good potential. They¡¯ll be useful once brought to Sky Sea City,¡± Nie Shengyun said with an indifferent expression. ¡°It¡¯s inappropriate to kill them all. Keeping them in the Boundless Sea could lead to problems; if a few prodigies emerge among them, it could become a future threat.¡± ¡°Brother Nie makes a good point. With their talents, many forces will want them,¡± Pan Qingwu said, a smile appearing on his face. The Return to Nothing Realm was vast and dangerous. Sky Sea City, being a human stronghold, constantly faced various attacks, resulting in a high turnover of its population. Fortunately for the human race, they had the advantage of rapid reproduction. The abundant spiritual energy in the Return to Nothing Realm meant that children started their cultivation early. Through the process of survival of the fittest, the overall cultivation quality of the human race had greatly improved over the years. Many with notable talent could reach the third-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm by their early twenties. Some prodigies in various factions could even reach the Mountain Sea Realm before they came of age. This was the cultivation environment of the Return to Nothing Realm, far beyond what small lower realms could offer. However, reaching the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm in the Return to Nothing Realm was still challenging. The Sun Moon Realm was a significant hurdle; while ordinary people might reach the Mountain Sea Realm, stepping into the Sun Moon Realm was an almost impossible feat. Therefore, the Sun Moon Realm not only served as a core force in Sky Sea City but also within the entire human race. Especially for those who ascended from lower realms and reached the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, they were highly valued in every human city because they had a strong chance of advancing to the sixth stage. The sixth stage, known as the Rule Integration Realm, was crucial for survival in the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s diverse races. Only with a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm expert could a race hope for some stability. It¡¯s not just any sixth-stage expert who is called an Emperor. Only those who have mastered an entire rule in the sixth stage are qualified to be called Emperor-level. Those who ascend from lower realms and reach the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm have a chance to attempt the sixth stage, but this is merely the beginning of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. The Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm is extremely challenging, with each step of progress being incredibly difficult because the ultimate goal is to control the rules. The Stellar Sacred Land member had already reached the early stage of Rule Integration but had left Sky Sea City in the end. ¡°Once the spatial passage is stable, we¡¯ll escort these people back first. In the meantime, let¡¯s focus on locating the origin of the Boundless Sea,¡± Nie Shengyun said. These Stellar Sacred Land members were ultimately just a minor issue. The origin of the Boundless Sea was the primary reason Sky Sea City had invested significant resources into opening the passage. If a realm had not started to decline, even a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm expert would find it impossible to extract its origin. But once a realm began to lose its spiritual essence, the opportunity to obtain its origin arose. For those in the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, this realm origin was a rare and valuable resource, even aiding in further advancement for Emperor-level cultivators. In the Return to Nothing Realm, humans were not particularly strong; they were more of a barely self-sustaining race. Humans had only a few Sixth Stage Emperor Realm experts, and even these could only protect their race just enough to survive in the Return to Nothing Realm. Fortunately, there were several Sixth Stage Emperor Realm experts among humans. Although there were no seventh-stage beings, the situation remained relatively stable compared to some smaller races, which faced constant threats of extinction. Thus, extracting the origin from a weakening realm like the Boundless Sea was almost inevitable. If Sky Sea City didn¡¯t undertake this task, other races would, as seen previously with the Shadow Island. In the Return to Nothing Realm, there were even specialized merchants who didn¡¯t sell other precious materials but only provided coordinates for spatial realms. These spatial realms showed signs of weakening or were already in decline. The merchants didn¡¯t control these realms; they merely sold the information. Such coordinates were extremely expensive in the Return to Nothing Realm, even causing great discomfort for Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts when purchasing them. Pan Qingwu nodded in agreement with Nie Shengyun¡¯s point. This was indeed the most important matter. Capturing the Stellar Sacred Land members and bringing the Sun Moon Realm experts and Monster Emperors from the Boundless Sea to Sky Sea City was significant but still secondary. The origin of the Boundless Sea was the primary concern. Several days passed as Nie Shengyun led his team to locate the origin of the Boundless Sea. This task was challenging, or rather, very difficult. The best approach would be to use a Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert. Even an early-stage Rule Integration expert would find it easier to locate the origin compared to their current method. Early-stage Rule Integration experts had already mastered rule fragments. These fragments resonated with the realm¡¯s rules, allowing them to easily trace the source of the realm¡¯s origin. Nie Shengyun and Pan Qingwu were mid-level Sun Moon Realm experts. Though they had supernatural abilities, these were not rules themselves. They had to rely on secret techniques to slowly measure the Boundless Sea and locate its origin. The spatial passage between the Boundless Sea and Sky Sea City, even when maximized, could not accommodate Rule Integration experts. In lower realms, the most complete form could only accommodate the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, let alone the declining Boundless Sea. While Nie Shengyun and Pan Qingwu searched for the Boundless Sea¡¯s origin, they sent Duan Zhize and Yan Ming¡¯an, both early-stage Sun Moon Realm experts, to capture the Stellar Sacred Land members in the Boundless Sea. These Stellar Sacred Land members, who had been on missions outside the Sacred City, received news of the situation and hid. However, escaping for a short time was one thing, but they couldn¡¯t avoid capture forever. They were only in the Mountain Sea Realm. Avoiding capture by Sun Moon Realm experts with their own strength was almost impossible. The two early-stage Sun Moon Realm experts didn¡¯t need any help from others in the Boundless Sea. Using secret techniques, they could easily locate those few who had escaped. These secret techniques could even locate the Stellar Sacred Land¡¯s ancestor in the Return to Nothing Realm. Compared to the Return to Nothing Realm, the Boundless Sea was much smaller. The cultivators to be captured were at a lower level, making it effortless to use the secret techniques. Thus, within just a few days, nearly all the Stellar Sacred Land members who had been on external missions were captured. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Only three remained in hiding, but they wouldn¡¯t be able to evade capture for much longer. ¡°I¡¯ve received some interesting news,¡± Duan Zhize said, casually tossing a jade slip to Yan Ming¡¯an. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he examined the jade slip. It reported that Chen Fei of the Thousand Geese City¡¯s Primordial Sword Sect had performed the Nine Star Chain in the Mortal Combat battle, defeating all opponents. The Nine Star Chain was a Stellar Divine Technique. Chapter 900 - Chapter 900: Extreme Sublimation Chapter 900: Extreme Sublimation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Where did you get this news?¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had asked, gently tossing the jade slip in his hand. ¡°It was slipped to me secretly,¡± Duan Zhize had replied with a slight smile. Seeing the news, Duan Zhize had specifically looked up information about the Mortal Combat battle. When he had seen Chen Fei¡¯s performance record in the duel, he had been quite impressed. Achieving a complete victory over opponents of the same rank had been a feat difficult to accomplish at any level of cultivation. Especially considering the involvement of the Black Divine and the Shadow Island, accomplishing this had been nearly unimaginable. The information on the Black Divine had been too scarce for Duan Zhize to judge their strength. However, Shadow Island was well-known and hosted powerful figures of the peak Sixth Stage Emperor Realm. What had been more critical was that Shadow Island was actually a branch of another powerful race, meaning it was only a sub-faction of that stronger race. The fact that even Shadow Island had failed had suggested the Mortal Combat battle held significant value. Yan Ming¡¯an had nodded, and a ray of light from the ring on his finger had illuminated them both. Though it had been just a layer of light, it had effectively separated them from the Boundless Sea and prevented others from spying on them. ¡°The matter of the Mortal Combat battle had been known to Elder Pan a few days ago, but ultimately, Elder Pan had done nothing,¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had said, looking up at Duan Zhize. ¡°Why is that?¡± Duan Zhize had asked, puzzled. With Chen Fei¡¯s combat power and talent, if he had been sent to the Return to Nothing Realm, he would likely have had a high chance, though not absolute, of breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm. With additional breakthrough materials, his success rate could have been further improved. Given Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talent in the Mountain Sea Realm, he should not have stagnated in the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm and might have continued to advance in the future. Of course, no one could say for sure how far he could advance. The Return to Nothing Realm lacked ordinary talents but focused on those with potential to break through to the sixth tier. From Chen Fei¡¯s performance in the Mortal Combat battle, there had still been a small chance, as long as he didn¡¯t perish prematurely. ¡°In chaotic times, heroes emerged, and even in a declining plane, there could be children of fortune,¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had said with a smile. In a declining plane, some fragments of the origin might have fallen, potentially landing in the hands of fortunate beings. ¡°Are you suggesting that Chen Fei is the child of fortune of the Boundless Sea?¡± Duan Zhize had asked with a frown. ¡°Maybe, maybe not. If we¡¯re talking about a child of fortune, that little phoenix might have been a better fit,¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had replied, shaking his head. A common beast transforming into a phoenix had been an extraordinary event, almost unheard of even in the Return to Nothing Realm. To encounter such a phenomenon in the lower realms had been against reason. ¡°So, what was Elder Pan¡¯s intention?¡± Duan Zhize had asked, still confused. ¡°Whether it was that little phoenix, Chen Fei, or Zhu Xiaowen, Elder Pan had not recruited any of them.¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had spoken softly. Seeing Duan Zhize still didn¡¯t understand, he had continued: ¡°Locking the origin of a plane was extremely difficult. Although a plane lacked consciousness, it had operating rules. If they had met with Zhu Xiaowen and others, it might have triggered the plane¡¯s origin.¡± Duan Zhize¡¯s expression had changed to one of understanding. They did not belong to the Boundless Sea, and their essence and spirit came from the Return to Nothing Realm. If it had been the peak period of the Boundless Sea, they would have been directly targeted. Now it was not possible, but meeting with those who contained the plane¡¯s origin might have disturbed the Boundless Sea¡¯s origin. Of course, it was just a possibility. Given the difficulty of locating the Boundless Sea¡¯s origin, Pan Qingwu had not wanted to complicate matters. Compared to such treasures as the plane¡¯s origin, having a few more Sun Moon Realm experts in Sky Sea City had seemed trivial. ¡°So, should they have left things as they were and waited until the origin was locked before making a move?¡± Duan Zhize had asked in a low voice. ¡°Yes, Zhu Xiaowen had his own sect and was hard to recruit. The only one they could potentially recruit was that little phoenix,¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had nodded. ¡°What about Chen Fei?¡± Duan Zhize had wondered. Both Zhu Xiaowen and the phoenix were not as strong as Chen Fei at the fourth tier. Moreover, Chen Fei had had no sect in the Return to Nothing Realm and had thus been the easiest to recruit. ¡°Zhan Xuming of the Stellar Sacred Land not only gave Chen Fei the Mountain Sea Chapter of the Stellar Divine Technique but also the Sun Moon Chapter,¡± Zhan Xuming had said. ¡°Is it because he was worried that Chen Fei might seek justice for Zhan Xuming in the future?¡± Duan Zhize had wondered, somewhat enlightened. ¡°Yes!¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had nodded and continued, ¡°Elder Pan had investigated Chen Fei¡¯s past and used his own divination to deduce that once Chen Fei became powerful in the future, he might indeed seek justice for Zhan Xuming!¡± Duan Zhize¡¯s brows had furrowed slightly, realizing that Pan Qingwu had also been intrigued by Chen Fei¡¯s talent, leading him to use his divination skills. Pan Qingwu, who was a disciple of the City Lord of Sky Sea City, had been a powerful figure mastering the principles of Karmic Laws. His current Divine Powers were also related to causality, allowing him to predict many things based on known information. The reason for Pan Qingwu coming to the Boundless Sea had been to use his divination abilities to lock onto the plane¡¯s origin. ¡°Then, will we have to capture Chen Fei afterward?¡± Duan Zhize had asked quietly. Since divination had shown that Chen Fei might cause trouble, it would be necessary to eliminate him first. After all, Chen Fei was still only at the Mountain Sea Realm and had not yet fully matured, making him easy to capture. ¡°Once the plane¡¯s origin is locked, we will capture Chen Fei. To extract the plane¡¯s origin, it must be done with a power of the same origin. Capturing Chen Fei will serve this purpose perfectly,¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had said solemnly. Burning the origin, transcending to the extreme, and drawing out the plane¡¯s origin would certainly result in the person being rendered useless. It would not be suitable to use Zhu Xiaowen or the phoenix for this purpose; Chen Fei, however, was just right. ¡°It is a pity for such talent.¡± Duan Zhize had shaken his head, reflecting on Chen Fei¡¯s performance in the Mortal Combat battle. Fate and timing had played their roles. Chen Fei probably didn¡¯t realize yet that his life had already been predetermined. ¡°Since someone has provided the information, let them keep an eye on Chen Fei and notify us immediately of any updates,¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had instructed. ¡°Before coming to see you, I had taken a distant look at Thousand Geese City; it¡¯s already empty,¡± Duan Zhize had frowned. ¡°Oh?¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had been surprised. They hadn¡¯t even made a move yet, and Chen Fei had already left ahead of time. It was clear that their earlier lack of overt hostility had not prevented Chen Fei from sensing danger. ¡°Mobilize those sects to search for the three from the Stellar Sacred Land while also looking for Chen Fei. Since he practices the Stellar Divine Technique, he shouldn¡¯t be able to escape our pursuit!¡± Yan Ming¡¯an had said firmly. Although normally one could not escape the Boundless Sea¡¯s bounds, frequent space anomalies might have allowed Chen Fei to slip away through a spatial portal. Of course, he might be overthinking it; perhaps Chen Fei had simply left to establish a sect elsewhere in the Middle Continent. Regardless, Chen Fei was the most suitable candidate for burning the origin. If he escaped, they would have to find someone else. ¡°Understood!¡± Duan Zhize had nodded. In the region of Immortal Cloud City, at the former location of the Primordial Sword Sect¡¯s main gate, Chen Fei, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, had suddenly opened them. Just moments before, a disturbance had appeared in his Heart of Sincerity, stronger than before but from the same source. Chen Fei¡¯s brows had furrowed as he had appeared in mid-air, looking out at the distant sky. Even though he had hidden here, the sensation had indicated that his location had likely been discovered; it was only a matter of time. Chen Fei, lacking time, had introspected and sensed the condition of his fourteen talents. With the guidance of the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon Chapter, the fusion of the fourteen talents had proceeded smoothly. Chen Fei could sense the immense power contained within the divine seed he would need to condense in the future. A few days ago, he had absorbed the Sixth Demonic Body with minimal disturbance. As a result, he had easily cultivated the Six Desires Demonic Separation¡ªa method known for its difficulty¡ªto the perfected realm. Both his origin and talents had increased significantly. If someone else had cultivated the Six Desires Demonic Separation to perfection, their gains would have been even greater. However, Chen Fei¡¯s foundation was exceptionally solid, having already surpassed the usual level for the Mountain Sea Realm. Consequently, each incremental growth had become exceedingly challenging. To break through to the Sun Moon Realm, it was crucial to use Divine Powers and the internal space to carry even stronger power. His overly powerful origin and talents had slightly delayed the time needed for talent fusion. After all, the stronger the power, the more effort was required to fuse it together. Nevertheless, with the guidance of the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon Chapter, this methodical training still faced no significant obstacles. However, it required some time. Chen Fei glanced downward, observing that Qu Qingsheng and others were discussing matters. The former site of the Primordial Sword Sect had not been occupied by other forces. Now, the current leading faction had its main gate at the former site of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. This faction was quite domineering, and as a result, almost no other forces dared to establish their main gates nearby. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and began to operate the Profound Slaughter Sword, extinguishing all the aura he had revealed. The threat sensed by the Heart of Sincerity had suddenly decreased. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yet, the threat had not entirely disappeared; it was still slowly increasing. Clearly, the Profound Slaughter Sword could only provide temporary relief, and the area would eventually be discovered. Chen Fei turned his gaze and returned to the training room, leaving his clone to guard his main body. He then plunged his soul into the Strange Heart Realm. The threat sensed by the Heart of Sincerity had decreased further. Although it was still growing, Chen Fei¡¯s soul¡¯s concealment had significantly increased the difficulty of detection for the others. ¡°I should be able to buy about a month of time. That should be enough for me.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered as he operated the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Mountain Sea Chapter with his soul, continuing to enhance his proficiency in the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Sun Moon Chapter. Chapter 901 - Chapter 901: Battling the Sun Moon Realm Chapter 901: Battling the Sun Moon Realm Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Strange Heart Realm had always been believed by Chen Fei to be unique to the Boundless Sea. At one point, Chen Fei even speculated that the Strange Heart Realm might have been formed by some sixth-tier Evil entity, merging with the Boundless Sea¡¯s plane. It was not until the First Demonic Body cultivated on the Amber Jade Continent that Chen Fei learned that the Amber Jade Continent also had its own Strange Heart Realm. Of course, the two realms did not connect with each other. This Strange Heart Realm was like the other side of the plane; where there was light, there was bound to be shadow. In the unknown place behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele, the Sixth Demonic Body had made a slight attempt and could sense the fluctuations of the Strange Heart Realm. If the place behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was truly part of the Return to Nothing Realm, it would mean that the Strange Heart Realm also existed within the Return to Nothing Realm. However, compared to the Boundless Sea, it seemed much more difficult to enter the Strange Heart Realm in the place behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. At that time, the Sixth Demonic Body had only sensed it slightly and had not actually attempted to enter the Strange Heart Realm. Chen Fei, having reached the pinnacle of the Mountain Sea Realm, had his own insights into cultivation. The Evil beings were mostly unique life forms born from the mutation of residual souls. From their inception, these Evil beings were filled with hostility and a greedy desire to consume flesh and blood. This was an instinct, and it was difficult to alter. Because of this, in the Boundless Sea, both the human race and the demon race had always viewed these Evil beings with hostility. The essence of their existence was fundamentally in a state of irreconcilable opposition. At this moment, within the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei was casually flying about while operating the Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Mountain Sea Chapter to improve his proficiency in the Sun Moon Chapter. The strongest beings in the Strange Heart Realm were currently at the fourth tier pinnacle. Although fifth-tier Evil beings had appeared before, the leaders of several sacred lands had directly entered the Strange Heart Realm and slain that Evil emperor. Compared to the human race relying on techniques and the demon race relying on bloodlines, the fastest way for Evil beings to advance was by consuming flesh and blood. But the amount of flesh and blood needed to break through from the fourth tier pinnacle to the fifth tier was immeasurable. The Boundless Sea¡¯s human and demon races would never provide such an opportunity. Even if an Evil being happened to break through by chance, once discovered, it would be ruthlessly eliminated. ¡°The Boundless Sea is a plane of the human and demon races; perhaps in other planes, Evil beings dominate.¡± Chen Fei hovered in mid-air, gazing at the rolling black fog in the distance. From here to a hundred miles away, there were several fourth-tier Evil kings scattered, with the weaker ones at the early fourth tier and the stronger ones reaching the fourth-tier pinnacle. Chen Fei wandered through the Strange Heart Realm purely on a whim. After all, his first life-and-death crisis upon beginning cultivation had come from Evil beings. Chen Fei had actually gained considerable benefits from the Strange Heart Realm. During his time in the Aperture Tempering Realm and Combined Aperture Tempering Realm, the rapid progress in his mental cultivation was largely due to the source provided by the Strange Heart Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept around, his expression slightly shifting. He took a step forward and was already several dozen miles away. Below him, the ruins and broken walls had long since rotted away. Any slight movement would turn them to ashes. There used to be a mountain gate here, but tracing back its history would likely take several thousand or even tens of thousands of years. It was only because the Strange Heart Realm was scarcely visited that it had managed to remain relatively preserved. Otherwise, in the outside world, there would have been nothing left. Chen Fei entered a broken house and saw some remnants of writing and paintings on the walls. Years ago, Chen Fei had obtained a secret technique in the Strange Heart Realm¡ªStar Gazing Art. This technique was derived from a panel that gathered various pieces of information to form a method, essentially the precursor to Chen Fei¡¯s current Heavenly Eye technique. It was not unusual for sects to exist in the Strange Heart Realm, even on the Middle Continent. Ten thousand years ago, many sects were keen on establishing a mountain gate in the Strange Heart Realm, using its unique environment to temper the minds and souls of warriors. The results were quite remarkable, which is why so many sects followed suit. However, later on, something unknown happened in the Strange Heart Realm. The mountain gates established by these sects gradually declined, leaving only remnants of ruins from that era. Because of his interest in the Strange Heart Realm, Chen Fei had previously searched through various texts to uncover what had happened back then. He didn¡¯t find any definitive answers but did see that the abnormalities in the Strange Heart Realm coincided closely with the decline of the Boundless Sea. The most obvious sign of the Boundless Sea¡¯s decline was that the masters of the sacred lands could no longer reach the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. They were forced to shatter the void prematurely, hoping to enter the Return to Nothing Realm. If the Strange Heart Realm was indeed a counterpart to the Boundless Sea, then the abnormalities in the Strange Heart Realm could be understood in the context of the Boundless Sea¡¯s overall decline. The texts Chen Fei found were not particularly precious, and the patterns he discovered were already known to many practitioners. Many had searched the Strange Heart Realm carefully for a period of time but ultimately found nothing. Chen Fei was not specifically looking to link the decline of the Boundless Sea with the Strange Heart Realm. Instead, his entry into the Strange Heart Realm had naturally prompted his thoughts to explore and move around. Perhaps, the enmity from the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s people had put immense pressure on Chen Fei, leading him to subconsciously seek more ways to counter it. Reaching the Sun Moon Realm was naturally one solution. However, given the tight timeframe, those people might not give Chen Fei enough time. The warning from the Heart of Sincerity was slowly rising, but it did not rule out the possibility of the opponent finding other methods to locate him. Even with the advance warning from the Heart of Sincerity, the places where Chen Fei could hide would be extremely limited. The Boundless Sea was vast but also quite small in reality. Once locked onto, there would be nowhere to hide, no matter how large the space. ¡°It would be best to find out why the people from the Return to Nothing Realm are after me.¡± Chen Fei appeared in mid-air, his gaze fluctuating. To get to the bottom of the issue, the best way was naturally to go out and investigate personally. Sending others was not suitable because they could easily be tracked. There were only a few effective methods to lock onto someone¡ªby their essence, energy, and soul. Capturing any one of these could lock onto a person. This was true for the Mountain Sea Realm, and the same applied to the Sun Moon Realm. However, in the Sun Moon Realm, due to various supernatural powers, concealing one¡¯s essence, energy, and soul became much more difficult, if not impossible. When the Black God descended, everyone in Thousand Geese City had moved to the Sacred City and stayed indoors because going outside meant death. The people from the Return to Nothing Realm would have found it difficult to track those in Thousand Geese City using their source-tracing techniques because everyone had been evacuated by Chen Fei. Perhaps someone had left Thousand Geese City decades ago, but the difficulty of tracking them was not something that could be resolved quickly. After all, Thousand Geese City was once a small place that had not attracted much attention from others on the Middle Continent. However, no matter how difficult it was to find someone, there were always ways to locate them. If the people from the Return to Nothing Realm were unable to lock onto Chen Fei in a short period, they would intensify their efforts to uncover other leads. As a result, Chen Fei was both concealing his presence and hiding within the Strange Heart Realm. The danger detected by the Heart of Sincerity continued to rise slowly. Clearly, with the current methods, it was almost inevitable that Chen Fei would be found, though it was just a matter of time. ¡°If I go out myself, I¡¯ll leave even more traces.¡± As soon as Chen Fei thought of going to the Boundless Sea, the risk indicated by the Heart of Sincerity began to rise, showing that this method was also unsuitable. The same applied to using a clone. ¡°Unless there¡¯s a better way to conceal my essence, energy, and soul!¡± This new thought sparked a faint sensation in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei paused, surprised to see that there was indeed a solution within the Strange Heart Realm. Or perhaps, Chen Fei¡¯s random wandering in the Strange Heart Realm was driven by his own desire to find a solution. Now that he had a concrete idea, the Heart of Sincerity provided feedback. ¡°Truly the top talent of the human race, as if guided by divine assistance!¡± Chen Fei marveled at the Heart of Sincerity. In some ways, it was comparable to certain supernatural powers. Of course, the Heart of Sincerity could only passively sense subtle things. Some powerful supernatural abilities could immediately sense and understand what was happening once you focused on them. That was true supernatural power, even within the realm of rules. The Heart of Sincerity, while surpassing many other talents, was still quite challenging to awaken. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he followed the faint sensation and flew forward. Halfway through, Chen Fei used the Return to Nothing Realm technique to enter a spatial interlayer. Currently, no fourth-tier Evil King in the Strange Heart Realm could harm Chen Fei, but he was here to find a solution, not to kill Evil beings. Killing these Evil beings endlessly or refining them would no longer enhance Chen Fei¡¯s essence. As he passed several fourth-tier Evil Kings, Chen Fei slowly stopped and curiously observed a particular Evil king ahead. Unlike other Evil kings, which were filled with madness and malice, this one floated quietly in the air. It was so unobtrusive that one might overlook it if not paying close attention. A faint light flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s forehead. After a moment, his expression shifted slightly. On the surface, this Evil King appeared harmless, but beneath its exterior, the madness and malice were no less than those of other Evil Kings. ¡°This ability to restrain itself, combined with the Profound Slaughter Sword, will probably leave no traces. I might even be able to do more!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. If he disguised himself as a person from another plane and severely injured a Return to Nothing Realm cultivator at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s people would likely shift some of their attention to investigating this incident. If successful, this would reduce the focus on Chen Fei, giving him more time to breathe. Although Chen Fei had not yet broken through to the Sun Moon Realm, the gap between him and an initial-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator had become less significant, thanks to breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s boundary and absorbing several Demonic Bodies. Chen Fei¡¯s mind churned with thoughts. He noticed that the Heart of Sincerity provided a warning, but it was not particularly strong. This was feasible! Chapter 902 - Chapter 902: Sword Shattering Chapter 902: Sword Shattering Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei looked up at the distant Evil King, his figure flickering as he appeared right in front of the Evil King and thrust a finger forward. As he launched the attack, Chen Fei¡¯s figure materialized from the spatial interlayer. The Evil King sensed the attack from behind and was startled. Just as it was about to roar, a heavy domain suddenly descended and pressed directly upon the Evil King. The Evil King¡¯s power immediately froze all around it, and before it could break free from the domain, Chen Fei¡¯s sword finger had already struck the back of its head. The immense sword energy surged into the Evil King¡¯s body in an instant. The Evil King¡¯s power instinctively resisted, but it was obliterated by the sword energy with unstoppable force. In the blink of an eye, the light in the Evil King¡¯s eyes vanished, and its breath ceased. Chen Fei retracted his hand, grasped the Evil King¡¯s corpse, and left the Strange Heart Realm. Even at the peak of the fourth rank, the Evil King died without ever seeing its attacker¡¯s appearance. For Chen Fei now, there was little difference between the peak and the initial stage of the fourth rank, as he could defeat both with a single strike. Especially after choosing the Talent Imprisonment and acquiring a domain, this situation was particularly evident. As long as the opponent could not escape Chen Fei¡¯s domain in the first moment, the result was already decided. At present, it was perfectly acceptable to regard Chen Fei as someone who had just broken through but had not yet condensed the Divine Seed of the Sun Moon Realm. Such power constituted a dimensional suppression for any fourth-rank being. In the cultivation room, Chen Fei opened his eyes and looked at the Evil King¡¯s corpse in his hand. This Evil King was quite peculiar. After Chen Fei killed it, its origin continuously merged into the corpse, giving the evil hide a somewhat frenzied and chaotic aura. A strand of Vital Energy appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, enveloping the evil hide. Chen Fei was not skilled in refining spiritual treasures, but he could easily manage to make the Evil King¡¯s origin merge into the evil hide quickly. In less than a quarter of an hour, a palm-sized evil hide appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, which was from the Evil King he had just defeated. Chen Fei gently tossed it with his right hand, and the hide expanded in the wind, growing to several meters in size, then settled onto Chen Fei¡¯s skin. A peculiar chill spread across his skin, and the evil hide gradually permeated through his skin and merged into his body. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the evil hide extended through his flesh and blood, eventually integrating completely with his body. After using the Profound Slaughter Sword, Chen Fei¡¯s aura was already undetectable. Now, with this layer of evil hide, he seemed truly like an ordinary person. The clone nearby used the Heavenly Eye to observe the main body and could only see some frenzied and chaotic aura surrounding him, with nothing else. Chen Fei smiled slightly as the warning from his Talent¡¯s Heart of Sincerity diminished a bit more. However, the warning had not disappeared completely, indicating that the Sun Moon Realm of the Return to Nothing Realm might use other methods to track him. This meant that no matter how well Chen Fei hid, he might still be found. Nevertheless, since Chen Fei no longer had the intention of going outside to gather information, the warning from the Heart of Sincerity had not intensified. This indicated that Chen Fei¡¯s decision to stay in Immortal Cloud City or not was no longer a factor in being found. He could now return to the Boundless Sea on his own to gather the information he needed. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei gave some instructions to Zhao Ruizheng and the others before taking off. At the location of the previous spatial passage, Chen Fei broke the space with a punch and then stepped in. The next day, in White Deer City. The White Heron Sword Sect, a top-tier power, had its peak powerhouses stationed. With the end of the Mortal Combat battle, many sects returned to their original gates, and the White Heron Sword Sect was no exception. White Deer City, as the main city of the White Heron Sword Sect, quickly returned to its previous prosperity. Half a day ago, Chen Fei had already arrived here and spent another half day using the Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique to enter the dreams of several elders of the White Heron Sword Sect. He finally learned about recent events. All disciples of the Stellar Sacred Land had been captured by the Sun Moon Realm of the Return to Nothing Realm, including Zhan Xuming from the Sun Moon Realm. Initially, this news was only known within the Sacred Land, but as the remaining disciples of the Stellar Sacred Land were also captured by the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s Sun Moon Realm, the news quickly spread. The Sun Moon Realms of the Return to Nothing Realm had no intention of concealing this information. Because whether or not people from the Boundless Sea knew about it had no impact on their actions. In this world where power decided everything, the top forces did not need the consent or approval of those below to do anything. In the tavern, Chen Fei lifted his cup and took a sip. ¡°Am I in danger because I also learned the Stellar Divine Technique?¡± He set the cup down. This explanation seemed somewhat far-fetched; there might be other reasons. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, for the Sun Moon Realms of the Return to Nothing Realm, reasons were never the main issue¡ªwhat mattered was whether they were willing to act. This was a form of arrogance, a superiority of the upper realms over the lower realms. It was akin to how sects in the Boundless Sea looked down on the Thousand Feathers Alliance, while the Thousand Feathers Alliance looked down on Immortal Cloud City¡ªsuch attitudes were entirely determined by one¡¯s own strength. It wasn¡¯t a matter of right or wrong, because most of the time, their strength allowed them to hold such views, and others could not resist. ¡°So, their current method of searching for me is through the Stellar Divine Technique? But I practice the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, which includes only parts of the Stellar Divine Technique, and I possess the Profound Slaughter Sword and the Concealing Evil Hide. Even if they were face-to-face with me, they need not worry about detection.¡± Chapter 903 - Chapter 903: Sword Shattering (2) Chapter 903: Sword Shattering (2) Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A few hours later, Chen Fei arrived at Falling Leaves Mountain, holding the Wind Demon Sword. He swung the sword with a single stroke. The Dust Giant Body behind him mirrored his actions, and where the sword¡¯s edge passed, large spatial cracks appeared. As the sword blade came down, a massive spatial corridor emerged. Guided by a faint connection to the Amber Jade Continent, Chen Fei managed to open a spatial passage linking to it. However, it was only an opening. At this moment, the passage was riddled with spatial cracks. Even a peak Mountain Sea Realm practitioner moving forward would face the risk of collapse. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know how to establish a stable spatial corridor, so the passage began to collapse as soon as it appeared. Chen Fei didn¡¯t intend to create a stable passage; he only wanted to leave a record at the Realm Spirit Pearl, which was sufficient. As the spatial corridor gradually healed, Chen Fei moved and left the site. A few moments after Chen Fei disappeared, several figures appeared in mid-air, observing the unremarkable Falling Leaves Mountain with furrowed brows. ¡°Perhaps people from other planes have come to our Boundless Sea. We need to notify others to be on guard and protect the passage to the Return to Nothing Realm,¡± Zuo Xiansheng said solemnly. At this moment, Chen Fei was already tens of thousands of miles away from Falling Leaves Mountain, flying ahead guided by the Heavenly Eye. The Heavenly Eye, a pupil technique Chen Fei had integrated from the legacy of the Heavenly Daoist during the Mortal Combat battle, was used to locate the Return to Nothing Realm. Especially since the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s Sun Moon Realm was not hiding its presence, it was extremely easy for Chen Fei now. An hour later, Chen Fei stood in mid-air, his eyes slightly closed. With his aura erased by the Profound Slaughter Sword and concealed by the Concealing Evil Hide, Chen Fei seemed to blend into his surroundings. Yan Ming¡¯an, holding a disciple of the Stellar Sacred Land, was conducting a soul search. He suddenly frowned and looked ahead. There was no sound or detectable fluctuation of elemental power, but a strange and chaotic sensation could be felt upon closer inspection. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, meeting Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s gaze. ¡°Vroom!¡± A ripple appeared in mid-air, and the space was filled with folds. At a certain level of martial arts, one¡¯s gaze alone could be lethal. ¡°Hmph!¡± Yan Ming¡¯an snorted coldly, casually tossing the Stellar Sacred Land disciple into the Celestial Treasure. Without any further hesitation, a massive palm print suddenly appeared above Chen Fei and descended rapidly. Yan Ming¡¯an didn¡¯t ask questions. Since the opponent was an enemy, he struck directly. The Wind Demon Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and with a swing, a massive sword scar instantly crossed the sky. The sword scar and the giant palm clashed, and as the sword scar shattered, the giant palm also dissolved into nothingness. The power of the Sun Moon Realm was indeed more refined than Chen Fei¡¯s, but Chen Fei¡¯s combined talents made his power extraordinarily exaggerated, somewhat leveling the gap in elemental power. Without using divine abilities, it was difficult for a typical Sun Moon Realm practitioner to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s strike. ¡°A Mountain Sea Realm?¡± Yan Ming¡¯an, observing the Wind Demon Sword and the sword scar, was momentarily stunned. He had initially thought the obstruction was from a Sun Moon Realm practitioner from another plane, only to discover it was a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner. However, this Mountain Sea Realm practitioner was peculiar; although Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s previous strike was merely a probe, it was definitely not something a Fourth Stage Mountain Sea Realm practitioner could withstand. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s first instinct was to suspect that the disappearing Chen Fei was behind this. However, he quickly dismissed this thought. The aura and appearance were completely different. Most importantly, a weak lower realm plane could not possibly have such a Fourth Stage practitioner; even a child of fortune wouldn¡¯t be able to. The City Lord of Sky Sea City, a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, had a gifted son, but it was never heard that his strength at the Fourth Stage Mountain Sea Realm could match the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°What an act!¡± Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s body glowed, and in a single stride, he appeared in front of Chen Fei, aiming a punch at his head. Protective Divine Power, Invincible Golden Body! Within a radius of one mile around Chen Fei, all spatial flow came to a halt. Chen Fei was as if sealed in amber, unable to move. A glint flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and under the effect of Instant Thousand Year, Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s movements began to slow down. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated as he observed every detail of Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s techniques. This was the marvel of Instant Thousand Year; it accelerated the operation of his own divine soul, making it less likely to be forcibly broken. However, compared to facing a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner, Instant Thousand Year could only slow down the actions of a Sun Moon Realm practitioner, not freeze them entirely. It wasn¡¯t that Instant Thousand Year had weakened, but rather Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s speed was too great. This divine ability was extremely fast. Divine abilities of one realm could not be broken by another realm. There had never been a case of a Fourth Stage body contending against a Fifth Stage Sun Moon Realm. Throughout the long river of time in the Boundless Sea, such a person had never appeared. But today, Chen Fei wanted to test it! With fourteen talents already partially merged, their radiance shone forth. Twelve Divine Palaces trembled slightly, sword shadows appeared above the Divine Palaces, and illusory flames that burned the divine soul manifested on Chen Fei¡¯s surface. Without the Dust Giant Body appearing behind him, this technique was too obvious and would immediately reveal Chen Fei¡¯s identity. But without the Dust Giant Body, Chen Fei had other techniques. Six indistinct shadows appeared around Chen Fei, as if a gust of wind could blow them away. Then, these six indistinct shadows converged behind Chen Fei, overlapping with him. Six Desires Demonic Separation! This inheritance was a practice to enhance the origin, but it also included defensive techniques. Now, as Chen Fei needed to conceal his original identity, this technique from the Amber Jade Continent was just right. Chen Fei wielded the Wind Demon Sword and thrust forward. The already exaggerated power within him, amplified by the six illusory demon bodies, erupted instantly. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± The power that was pressing down on Chen Fei, like a frozen spatial force, was pierced by the Wind Demon Sword. In the next moment, the Wind Demon Sword collided with Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s Invincible Golden Body. ¡°Boom!¡± Before the tiny ripples at the point of collision could spread, the space suddenly shattered. A massive black hole appeared in mid-air, and countless spatial cracks exploded, cutting everything around them indiscriminately. The Wind Demon Sword, a top-grade spiritual treasure, developed a crack starting from the tip of the sword. With a mournful cry, the Wind Demon Sword shattered instantly, and the terrifying force surged directly into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The interception effect of the elemental power was poor; this force, condensed to the extreme, left Chen Fei¡¯s elemental power as ineffective as scattered troops. Though it didn¡¯t collapse instantly, it required additional effort to dispel. Unblemished Divine Vision, Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood! As long as Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, and soul remained at their peak, he could maintain his strength and remain unaffected by any negative conditions. ¡°Again!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s head tilted slightly back, and his body did not retreat but took a step forward. He pointed his finger like a sword, aiming at Yan Ming¡¯an. Chapter 904 - Chapter 904: Eight Directions Suppression Domain Chapter 904: Eight Directions Suppression Domain Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he realized that his opponent was indeed only at the Mountain Sea Realm, as he could not sense any divine energy from them. Of course, it was also possible that the opponent had just entered the Sun Moon Realm and had not yet had the chance to condense their divine seed. However, the opponent¡¯s primal force was immense but lacked refinement. Even for a practitioner newly entered into the Sun Moon Realm, their primal force would not be so crude. Despite the incredibility of the situation, Yan Ming¡¯an knew that the opponent¡¯s true realm was indeed only at the Mountain Sea Realm. With such power at the Mountain Sea Realm, not only did they withstand his Invincible Golden Body¡¯s attack without dying, but their aura remained completely unchanged. Aside from a shattered sword, they suffered no other damage! Was this really the Mountain Sea Realm? Whose Mountain Sea Realm could be so exaggerated? Even in Sky Sea City or among the entire human race, he had never seen anyone at the Mountain Sea Realm with such strength. ¡°Suppress!¡± Seeing Chen Fei thrusting with his finger as if it were a sword, Yan Ming¡¯an shouted and his body glowed as he threw another punch. No matter how many changes you have, I will break them with one punch. No matter how strong the Mountain Sea Realm is, Yan Ming¡¯an wanted to see how many punches the opponent could withstand. The immense spatial freezing force pressed down on Chen Fei once again. This kind of binding force was typical of most offensive divine powers. It forcibly fixed you in place, leaving you no way to dodge or escape, and you could only endure the opponent¡¯s attack. If you possessed divine power yourself, this binding force would be greatly reduced. But if you had no divine power, facing this force would leave you with almost no room to resist. In other words, a practitioner at the Mountain Sea Realm would almost be defeated in one punch by a Sun Moon Realm expert, unless the Mountain Sea Realm practitioners formed an array to resist, which could barely withstand the divine power¡¯s suppression. ¡°Boom!¡± The spatial black hole around them, which had not yet recovered, became even larger. The imposing body aura on Chen Fei trembled slightly, as if it were about to shatter at any moment, but ultimately stabilized. The continuous talents of Endless Regeneration and Heaven Swallowing frantically absorbed the void¡¯s primal energy, replenishing the immense consumption within Chen Fei. The control of the primal energy within a hundred miles was now entirely in Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s hands. The gap between martial arts realms was enormous; it was nearly unfathomable. The Mountain Sea Realm¡¯s attempt to compete for primal energy against the Sun Moon Realm was nothing but a delusion. If not for Endless Regeneration and Heaven Swallowing, Chen Fei¡¯s internal power would likely be severely weakened and injured with just another punch. Without sufficient vital energy and spirit support, his body could not maintain its peak condition. Chen Fei remained unmoved, his sword finger slightly lifted after the collision, aiming directly at Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s eyes. The Overlord Body contained within the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood allowed Chen Fei to ignore any negative physical conditions, forcing him to stand his ground unless the Overlord Body state was broken. The only regret was that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant couldn¡¯t draw upon Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s divine power. The power of the Mountain Sea Realm was too scattered, with no possibility of forcibly borrowing it. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s expression darkened as he reversed his punch and struck Chen Fei in return. The space shattered and the void trembled. Sound had long since vanished, leaving only countless ripples spreading out, causing the space they touched to break apart. Yan Ming¡¯an and Chen Fei clashed furiously with a punch and a sword. The more Yan Ming¡¯an fought, the deeper his frown became. He had initially thought that a few moves would be enough to defeat this peculiar Mountain Sea Realm practitioner, but after exchanging over a dozen moves, the opponent remained vigorous and showed no sign of weakness. And it wasn¡¯t just an illusion; Yan Ming¡¯an felt that the opponent¡¯s power was gradually increasing, with the rate of increase growing ever larger. What kind of talent did this person possess? Could it be an Unblemished Divine Vision? Even if it were an Unblemished Divine Vision, it could not withstand his attacks indefinitely. With the addition of Endless Regeneration, it could extend the time a bit, but still not enough. And why did the light on the opponent¡¯s body seem to ignore the pulling force? This kind of talent was something Yan Ming¡¯an had never seen in any records. The Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s human martial arts flourished and gathered many talents from lower realms, so much data was intentionally compiled. Especially for the types of talents in the Mountain Sea Realm and the divine powers in the Sun Moon Realm, detailed records had been kept. It could be said that it covered almost all the talents and divine powers that had appeared among humans. Yet even so, Yan Ming¡¯an could not determine what kind of talent Chen Fei possessed. ¡°Vroom!¡± Another clash occurred, and Yan Ming¡¯an involuntarily took a step back. After over fifty exchanges, the first one to retreat was Yan Ming¡¯an, a Sun Moon Realm expert, rather than Chen Fei from the Mountain Sea Realm. Yan Ming¡¯an felt Chen Fei¡¯s strength increasing, and it was indeed not an illusion. As their attacks collided, Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s fierce primal force surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Although this force caused various internal damages to Chen Fei, it also stimulated the acceleration of the fusion of twelve Divine Palaces and fourteen talents within him. This was an outcome Chen Fei had not anticipated. As the fusion of the Divine Palaces and talents increased, Chen Fei¡¯s vital energy, spirit, and soul continuously grew, naturally causing his strength to expand as well. Now, Chen Fei was like a raw gem; every attack from Yan Ming¡¯an did not defeat him but only made him stronger. This step back made Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s face darken further. To kill a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner and not only fail to resolve the battle quickly but to retreat instead was a situation that would be ridiculed if it were known. Eight Directions Suppression Domain! Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s eyes were filled with coldness as he moved his feet slightly, causing several figures to appear around him, each then launching a punch at Chen Fei. Instant Thousand Year! It was as if time had paused; eight Yan Ming¡¯ans hovered in mid-air, each executing their own punch. Chen Fei scanned with his Heavenly Eye but could not discern the real from the illusory. Perhaps all eight Yan Ming¡¯ans were real, but with differences in their strength. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s mental state fluctuated. Being pushed back by a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner was something even other Sun Moon Realm experts would find difficult to remain calm about. Thus, Yan Ming¡¯an decided to use his trump card! Inside Chen Fei, the Six Desires Demonic Separation quickly activated. The six demonic shadows flew out from behind him, shielding his true self, and then burned themselves, pushing their sublimation to the extreme, and punched towards the surroundings. With Endless Regeneration and Heaven Swallowing, the void trembled violently as if a colossal mouth flashed through, and a vast amount of void primal energy was injected into Chen Fei¡¯s body. ¡°Boom!¡± The sound was like a heartbeat or a muffled thud in the soul. The Six Desires Demonic Separation shattered, but Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s eight golden bodies were knocked back several steps and then dissipated, leaving only Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s true form. Under the divine power¡¯s final strike, Chen Fei remained unharmed. Even the shattered Six Desires Demonic Bodies automatically recovered under the vast primal energy, reforming behind Chen Fei. The Six Desires Demonic Separation technique was not only top-notch in its source cultivation but also had profound secrets in combat. Of course, without Chen Fei¡¯s other fourteen talents as a foundation, the Six Desires Demonic Separation wouldn¡¯t be so exaggerated. All powers ultimately complement each other. ¡°Who exactly are you?!¡± Yan Ming¡¯an demanded in a deep voice. From the initial silence and immediate combat to now Yan Ming¡¯an finally inquiring about Chen Fei¡¯s identity, it indicated that Yan Ming¡¯an had mentally regarded Chen Fei as an equal. Chen Fei smiled slightly but did not answer. As he stepped forward, he was already in front of Yan Ming¡¯an, his sword finger thrusting out. Seeing the sharpness of Chen Fei¡¯s sword finger, Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s expression turned somewhat unpleasant. Compared to the first sword strike, Chen Fei¡¯s sword style now showed little difference in quantity, only a slight improvement. But in quality, it had improved significantly. The same amount of power, whether refined or not, resulted in vastly different effects. The person before him clearly saw Yan Ming¡¯an as a whetstone, aiming to refine his power completely. If Yan Ming¡¯an hadn¡¯t realized it before, he certainly saw it now. A Mountain Sea Realm practitioner actually saw him, a Sun Moon Realm expert, as a sharpening tool¡ªhow utterly arrogant. Did he not fear breaking the blade entirely? With a furious shout, Yan Ming¡¯an formed seals with his hands. Two arms emerged from his back near the shoulder blades, their palms transforming into fist edges and striking at Chen Fei. Sun Moon Realm practitioners practiced divine powers, but it wasn¡¯t only about divine powers. Since divine powers consumed a lot, they also needed additional techniques in combat. Techniques supplemented divine powers, and their combination could unleash even greater power. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as six sword fingers emerged from the demonic shadows behind him, simultaneously thrusting at Yan Ming¡¯an. A quarter-hour later. A shadow dashed out from the black hole, then flew forward without looking back, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei walked out from the gradually healing black hole, watching Yan Ming¡¯an retreat without pursuing him. Yan Ming¡¯an wasn¡¯t heavily injured, and his primal energy was still sufficient. At most, he was at a disadvantage, but he was not close to being defeated. However, Yan Ming¡¯an could do nothing against Chen Fei, and with time, Chen Fei was becoming stronger and stronger. Yan Ming¡¯an realized that he was indeed sharpening Chen Fei¡¯s sword, making it increasingly formidable. Given this trend, Chen Fei might eventually undergo a transformation. Of course, Yan Ming¡¯an could gamble that other Sun Moon Realm practitioners would arrive before Chen Fei¡¯s transformation was complete. With combined forces, they could then kill Chen Fei. However, Yan Ming¡¯an chose not to take this approach because he did not want to play into his opponent¡¯s hands. Yan Ming¡¯an preferred to gather his forces first and then encircle and kill Chen Fei, ensuring a foolproof plan. There was no need to kill him immediately; capturing him alive was necessary. Yan Ming¡¯an wanted to understand how Chen Fei could unleash such terrifying power at the Mountain Sea Realm, which defied logic! Chen Fei turned and stepped into the spatial rift, disappearing from sight. Currently, Chen Fei could not retain Yan Ming¡¯an. It was too difficult for someone at the Mountain Sea Realm to confront the Sun Moon Realm head-on. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Other Mountain Sea Realm practitioners simply couldn¡¯t achieve that. The Black Divine was able to kill a Sun Moon Realm practitioner because he had once been at a higher realm and controlled the rules. Unless Yan Ming¡¯an chose not to flee, Chen Fei had little chance of killing him. But Yan Ming¡¯an was not foolish; upon realizing the situation was not in his favor, he would inevitably choose to escape. Despite the outcome, Chen Fei gained a lot from this battle. Chapter 905 - Chapter 905: Brilliant Talent Chapter 905: Brilliant Talent Editor: Dragon Boat Translation First, he verified his current strength and confirmed that it had indeed reached the Sun Moon Realm level. Even when fighting someone like Yan Ming¡¯an, who possessed divine abilities, he was still able to hold his ground. It can only be said that the twelve divine palaces and fourteen talents were just too extraordinary. What was even more critical was that these divine palaces and talents were still in a state of fusion, which meant Chen Fei¡¯s power had already started to show signs of the Sun Moon Realm. Of course, the foundational energy added by the Six Desires Demonic Separation was also indispensable. Without such a substantial source, even with endless talent and the ability to devour the heavens, it would not be enough to replenish the energy consumed. The power of one¡¯s talents is closely related to their foundational strength, and Chen Fei¡¯s foundation was particularly outstanding due to the absorption of the six Demonic Bodies. All these factors allowed Chen Fei to match the strength of the early Sun Moon Realm. Although he could not achieve the same reverse strike as Black Divine, it was not an issue with Chen Fei himself but rather the difference in conditions. If Chen Fei could spread his cultivation to the Aperture Tempering Realm, he could also perform reverse strikes against the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm, as his understanding of power was on a different level. Naturally, if Chen Fei could use the Dust Giant Body, his combat power would rise even further, but there was still a considerable gap before he could defeat Yan Ming¡¯an. At the very least, if Yan Ming¡¯an was determined to leave, Chen Fei would not be able to stop him. Several hours later, Chen Fei returned to the territory of Immortal Cloud City. In the cultivation room, Chen Fei sat cross-legged, sensing the state of his body. The interference effect from his battle with Yan Ming¡¯an had been achieved. The warning from his innate sincerity had reached its weakest state in recent times. Chen Fei¡¯s actions at Fallen Leaves Mountain and his battle with Yan Ming¡¯an were currently fermenting. The arrival of people from the Return to Nothing Realm meant that their purpose was to target the Boundless Sea, just like with the previous Shadow Island. Upon learning of the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s arrival, Chen Fei had already realized this. Since they were targeting the Boundless Sea, these Sun Moon Realm individuals from the Return to Nothing Realm would not tolerate anyone from other planes competing with them. Only by first clearing the unstable forces within the Boundless Sea could the Sun Moon Realm cultivators of Sky Sea City securely lock onto the essence of the Boundless Sea. If disrupting the vision was the original goal, then the battle with Yan Ming¡¯an, which accelerated the fusion of divine palaces and talents, was indeed an unexpected benefit. Chen Fei had previously thought that the fusion of divine palaces and talents could only proceed step by step. After all, the number of divine palaces and talents requiring fusion was so great that it was beyond the scope of normal Mountain Sea Realm assessments. Chen Fei was somewhat fortunate to have learned the Sun Moon chapter of the Stellar Divine Technique. With this higher-level technique, he could complete the integration of his innate talents. Otherwise, even with the Great Completion level of the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique, it would still take a considerable amount of time to refine the fourteen talents into divine seeds. ¡°In as little as five days and at most half a month, the talents will be fully refined, and then I can break through to the Sun Moon Realm!¡± If he could fight another Sun Moon Realm practitioner, the time could be further shortened. However, given the current situation in the Boundless Sea, it would be somewhat unwise to venture out just to shorten the cultivation time by a few days. Chen Fei closed his eyes and continued to refine his proficiency with the Sun Moon chapter of the Stellar Divine Technique. Meanwhile, in the central hall of the Sacred City, Yan Ming¡¯an and Duan Suizhi had summoned the Sun Moon Realm practitioners from several major sacred lands and also called upon the Monster Emperors. ¡°Several hours ago, the Boundary Spirit Pearl did detect the opening of a spatial passage, but by the time we arrived, the passage had already closed,¡± Zhuo Xiansheng said solemnly. ¡°Does the Boundless Sea have such a technique?¡± Yan Ming¡¯an waved his right hand, and a phantom appeared in the hall. It was the Six Desires Demonic Separation previously used by Chen Fei, which Yan Ming¡¯an now recreated with striking accuracy. Zhuo Xiansheng and the others observed carefully, and after the figure in mid-air dissipated, they all shook their heads. ¡°If I am not mistaken, these six phantoms can separate and combine, which should be a type of clone technique, but it is a further development beyond mere clones. There is no such technique in the Boundless Sea,¡± Meng Guangning said softly. The other Sacred Land leaders nodded in agreement with Meng Guangning¡¯s assessment. The Boundless Sea had countless extraordinary techniques, but there were still some discernible patterns. Moreover, if it were truly a supreme technique, the information networks of the major sacred lands would definitely be aware of it. According to Yan Ming¡¯an, this Mountain Sea Realm practitioner had resisted his attacks for dozens of rounds without dying and ultimately escaped his pursuit. Such a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner had never been recorded in the Boundless Sea¡¯s history. Even Chen Fei, who was considered remarkably powerful, would not possess such abilities. Duan Suizhi and Yan Ming¡¯an exchanged glances. In such matters, these Sun Moon Realm practitioners from the Boundless Sea were unlikely to lie or have a reason to lie. This indicated that the person they encountered might indeed come from another plane. But which plane could have a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner with such strength? Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s public statement was that the person withstood dozens of his attacks without dying, which was already shocking enough. If they were to learn that Yan Ming¡¯an himself had been unable to defeat the opponent and had to retreat, it would be even harder to accept. Yan Ming¡¯an frowned deeply, believing that the Boundless Sea could not possibly produce such a powerful individual, especially since even in the Return to Nothing Realm, no such formidable Mountain Sea Realm practitioner had appeared. ¡°Mobilize all forces to search for that individual, or the Boundless Sea may never find peace!¡± Yan Ming¡¯an said in a deep voice. Meng Guangning and the others nodded in agreement, offering no objections. Yan Ming¡¯an soared from the central hall and, after two hours, arrived in the southwestern region of the Boundless Sea. ¡°Greetings, Senior Pan.¡± Upon seeing a figure in the distance, Yan Ming¡¯an hurried forward and cupped his hands in respect. ¡°Have all the disciples of the Stellar Sacred Land been captured?¡± Pan Qingwu held a compass in his left hand and continuously performed calculations with his right hand, trying to locate the essence of the Boundless Sea. ¡°Report to Senior Pan, there is only one Stellar Sacred Land disciple left to be captured. We should be able to apprehend them by tomorrow,¡± Yan Ming¡¯an replied softly. ¡°Then why have you come?¡± Pan Qingwu turned to look at Yan Ming¡¯an. ¡°I suspect there are visitors from another plane,¡± Yan Ming¡¯an explained the events of the day in detail. Yan Ming¡¯an did not add or omit any facts, as this would affect Pan Qingwu¡¯s calculations. After hearing Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s account, Pan Qingwu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. The compass in his hand remained still, and Pan Qingwu used his right hand to perform calculations in the air. After a moment, his frown deepened. Pan Qingwu, who had been a disciple of the Sky Sea City Lord, practiced a divine ability with a touch of causal law, which allowed him to infer unknown matters based on existing information. However, this divine ability was not true causal law and had many limitations. The more detailed the target¡¯s information, the more accurate Pan Qingwu¡¯s inference would be. Moreover, if the target¡¯s divine abilities were strong, rashly performing the calculations could even backfire. At this moment, Pan Qingwu¡¯s calculations did not result in any backlash, but what appeared before him was a vague and murky future. Pan Qingwu looked at the compass in his left hand. It was currently locked onto the essence of the Boundless Sea. This had been ongoing for several days, and using the compass now would be equivalent to abandoning the progress of the past few days. It would be extremely troublesome for Pan Qingwu to start from scratch again. ¡°Can you capture the opponent¡¯s divine soul aura?¡± Pan Qingwu asked Yan Ming¡¯an. ¡°Not at all!¡± Yan Ming¡¯an replied with some embarrassment. He had fought against a Mountain Sea Realm practitioner but had not even managed to capture the opponent¡¯s divine soul aura. ¡°That person must have a mystical treasure that conceals their aura, or their divine seed, which is about to be condensed, can obscure the causal connections.¡± Pan Qingwu shook his head and decided to abandon the use of the compass for calculations. Wasting several days of time was not the main issue; Pan Qingwu knew that even if he used the compass, he likely would not be able to determine the details. Since Yan Ming¡¯an had not brought any information, it was like trying to calculate a person out of thin air, with the key information about the person being concealed. Pan Qingwu, while skilled in causal laws relative to the Sun Moon Realm, was not capable of determining specifics to this extent. The path of causality was vast and profound. Even the Sky Sea City Lord had once said that he only grasped the surface of the causal path. ¡°So, what do we do now?¡± Yan Ming¡¯an asked, looking up at Pan Qingwu. ¡°Guard the spatial passage of Sky Sea City and station people at Fallen Leaves Mountain. A mere Mountain Sea Realm practitioner won¡¯t cause too much trouble,¡± Pan Qingwu replied solemnly. Newly emerged spatial passages could not transmit very powerful forces, and the passage at Fallen Leaves Mountain was fleeting, likely only bringing over one Mountain Sea Realm practitioner. Currently, that Mountain Sea Realm practitioner could be considered only at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. In terms of the strength of the Boundless Sea, it was hardly significant. As long as Sky Sea City¡¯s spatial passage remained intact, they could continuously send Sun Moon Realm practitioners from Sky Sea City if needed. Furthermore, by securing Fallen Leaves Mountain, and considering the same plane, the characteristics of the area would prevent other people from the same plane from arriving in the short term. They could then mobilize the strength of the Boundless Sea to search for that individual without major concerns. ¡°Understood.¡± Yan Ming¡¯an nodded. Seeing Pan Qingwu resume his calculations on the essence of the Boundless Sea, he bowed slightly and stepped back. Over the next few days, the major Sacred Lands mobilized all their forces to search for suspicious individuals. After capturing the last disciple of the Stellar Sacred Land, Duan Suizhi and Yan Ming¡¯an focused all their attention on the search. Despite feeling it was unlikely, Yan Ming¡¯an still included Chen Fei in the list of suspects after some consideration. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Amidst the turmoil caused by one person throughout the Boundless Sea. In the territory of Immortal Cloud City, Chen Fei¡¯s refinement of the twelve divine palaces and fourteen talents had reached a critical stage. Intense power clashes surged between the talents but were firmly contained within his body by Chen Fei¡¯s foundational energy. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained calm and unruffled, even though dramatic changes occurred within his body, it did not disturb his inner peace. The other thirteen talents gradually dimmed, while the primary talent, Unblemished Divine Vision, grew increasingly brighter. Chapter 906 - Chapter 906: Condensing the Divine Power Seed Chapter 906: Condensing the Divine Power Seed Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The innate talent of Heart of Sincerity is excellent, as is the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood. In fact, none of Chen Fei¡¯s fourteen talents could be considered weak. Choosing any one of these as the primary talent and integrating the other thirteen would result in drastic changes. However, Chen Fei ultimately chose the ¡°Unblemished Divine Vision,¡± the most top-tier physical talent among humans. Decades had passed since Chen Fei embarked on the martial path. He had practiced countless techniques, mastering each to perfection. In his heart, he had already concluded which were truly suited to him and which he genuinely preferred. Chen Fei believed that using the Unblemished Divine Vision as the foundation for his divine abilities would be a wise choice. With his body still, his inner force flowed slowly, and eventually, the flow of energy began to slow down. His soul was calm, and his mind was undisturbed. His essence, energy, and soul gradually entered a state of tranquility, as if waiting for a moment¡ªa moment of rebirth. Days passed, and Chen Fei seemed to become a rock in the cultivation chamber, with all living presences avoiding him. Inside Primordial Mountain, Qu Qingsheng suddenly opened his eyes with a trace of confusion. Just moments ago, a heavy mental pressure had appeared abruptly, directly interrupting Qu Qingsheng¡¯s meditation. Frowning slightly, Qu Qingsheng rose and went outside, finding that everyone above the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm had emerged from their meditation spots. Zhao Ruizheng and others had already floated in mid-air, their gazes directed towards Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation chamber. The sense of mental disturbance was not a calamity but a premonition, as if something significant was about to happen. ¡°Master!¡± Feng Xiupu saw Qu Qingsheng and flew forward to greet him. ¡°You felt it too?¡± Qu Qingsheng asked, turning his head. Feng Xiupu nodded, glancing at Qu Qingsheng and then at Zhao Ruizheng and the others. ¡°Go and inquire.¡± Qu Qingsheng had some guesses but was unsure. Although Qu Qingsheng had diligently cultivated over the years, he had only advanced to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm in just over a decade. While progressing from the early to the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm in such a timeframe was not slow and was even considered rapid, it paled in comparison to the cultivation speed of the Primordial Sword Sect and Chen Fei. Therefore, Qu Qingsheng was unsure if his guess was correct or merely speculation. ¡°Master Qu, Brother Feng!¡± Seeing Qu Qingsheng and Feng Xiupu approach, Zhao Ruizheng and the others greeted them with a bow. In Thousand Geese City, circles were divided according to cultivation realms, and this was true for the entire Boundless Sea as well. If the disparity in cultivation was too great, forcing oneself into another circle would only lead to discomfort. However, there were a few exceptions in Thousand Geese City. Qu Qingsheng, as the Sect Master of the Primordial Sword Sect, and Chen Fei, as the Lord of the Tingfeng Pavilion, had different statuses in people¡¯s eyes. Moreover, Feng Xiupu, Chen Fei¡¯s master, had a relationship that surpassed even the Sect Master¡¯s in influence. Chen Fei¡¯s exceptional talent and strength made Qu Qingsheng and Feng Xiupu, despite their Combined Aperture Tempering Realm status, equal in status to Zhao Ruizheng and others in the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°As for Chen Fei¡­¡± Qu Qingsheng and Feng Xiupu returned the greeting and then turned their attention to Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation chamber. ¡°We¡¯re not sure either.¡± Zhao Ruizheng and the others exchanged glances and couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly. Though they were in the Mountain Sea Realm, their knowledge was limited to that realm, and they knew nothing of the higher Sun Moon Realm. In the Boundless Sea, only a few sacred places possess an understanding of this matter. In the cultivation chamber, Chen Fei, who had remained as still as a rock, began to see his aura gradually recover. Like the dawn of all things, Chen Fei¡¯s aura now radiated with extreme vitality. This was only a superficial change. Within his body, the transformations were even more intense. At this moment, all fourteen talents had finally merged together. However, this was not the end but the true beginning of refining the divine ability seed. ¡°Vroom!¡± A faint ripple emanated from within Chen Fei, causing his dormant soul to awaken. He soon observed the state of the fourteen talents. Chen Fei formed hand seals and directly performed the sealing technique from the Sun Moon chapter of the Stellar Divine Technique. The fourteen talents trembled intensely, like a heartbeat. A dazzling light erupted from the center of the talent cluster, then spread across Chen Fei¡¯s body. The talent of teleportation disappeared completely. Chen Fei felt a surge of clarity in his heart: the talents had fully merged, and now it was time to make a choice. In the Mountain Sea Realm, condensing the divine ability seed as a method of breakthrough has an implicit advantage: it allows for the targeted selection of abilities from the original talents. If one were to condense the divine ability seed after reaching the Sun Moon Realm, many abilities would be set in stone and unable to be chosen, as much of the form would already be established upon successfully breaking through. However, by condensing the divine ability seed beforehand, although the process is much more difficult, the range of choices is significantly expanded. Chen Fei perceived the teleportation talent, with various directional options clearly presented before him. Long and short-range teleportation, increasing spatial penetration. Flash teleportation, automatically teleporting to avoid fatal attacks and dissipating force within space. Permanent enhancement of attack speed, movement speed, and reaction speed. Only one of these three can be chosen; the other two will vanish if one is selected. Chen Fei considered his options. The first choice represents the basic form of teleportation. It is particularly useful for survival, allowing rapid escape from danger. Short-range teleportation can also have unexpected advantages in some battles. However, as future enemies grow stronger, the temporary blind spots created by spatial traversal could become fatal vulnerabilities, easily exploited by opponents. Overall, the first choice is still valuable. Even though the space in the Return to Nothing Realm is as hard as iron, teleportation still occurs within spatial gaps. While the range may be less than in the Boundless Sea, it still qualifies as teleportation. Moreover, the explanation suggests a direct enhancement of spatial penetration, providing a slight increase beyond the current capabilities. The second choice represents the flashing ability Chen Fei had seen previously, which allows for escape from fatal attacks. Although this ability is rarely used in normal circumstances, it proves extremely useful when needed. The third choice likely involves modifying the physical attributes to better align with spatial characteristics, thereby achieving a permanent enhancement. Chen Fei hesitated for a moment and chose the first option. Since beginning his martial journey, Chen Fei had placed great emphasis on enhancing his movement techniques. Was it to better confront enemies? Certainly. But the fundamental reason was that if he found himself unable to win, it was better to run quickly. As long as he wasn¡¯t the slowest to escape from danger, his chances of survival would significantly increase. Chen Fei was definitely heading to the Return to Nothing Realm, and who knows what dangers it might hold. Sometimes, preserving one¡¯s life was the key to preserving everything else. If life was lost, everything else would be meaningless. As Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts settled, the teleportation talent completely merged with the Unblemished Divine Vision, and he found his spatial perception directly enhanced. Although he did not choose the third option, Chen Fei noticed a slight increase in his attack speed, reaction speed, and movement speed. It wasn¡¯t as significant as the third option, but due to the enhancement of spatial penetration, it essentially modified his physical attributes, making him more attuned to space. With the teleportation talent chosen, the second talent, the Prison Suppression, appeared, along with the talents of Sky Piercer and Imprisonment. These three talents belonged to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant¡¯s exclusive set. Now, integrated into the Unblemished Divine Vision, all three choices appeared simultaneously. Enhanced strength. Enhanced internal and external defense. Enhanced domain. The options were clear. Chen Fei immediately eliminated the domain enhancement. Domains were more like a tool for overwhelming weaker opponents. Against those who were evenly matched, the domain¡¯s power would be diminished due to its large area, causing the strength to scatter. Naturally, if facing someone stronger, the domain would be like a thin sheet of paper, failing to provide obstruction and even potentially backfiring. While domains have their merits, Chen Fei preferred to select other options if available. Chen Fei reflected and chose the second option: enhanced defense. The reasoning was the same as with the teleportation choice¡ªsafety first. Enhance defense, build up protection, and only then consider other aspects. With the selection of the three Prison Suppression talents, Chen Fei felt his physique strengthening. Both his physical defense and the defenses of his mind and soul improved, and his strength also increased significantly. Enhancing defense naturally complemented the increase in strength, though with a different focus. If Chen Fei had chosen to enhance strength, defense would have increased as well, but not as much as with his current choice. The talents continued to provide options. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Enhance the absorption rate of Void Vital Energy. Strengthen the connection with the Void. The first option would increase the amount of Void Vital Energy absorbed based on the current foundation. The second option, however, was a different direction. If Chen Fei chose the second option, even if someone could sever his connection to the Void, he could still absorb Void Vital Energy through a subtle link. This choice hinted at a touch of the rule-like quality. Chapter 907 - Chapter 907: Ten Thousand Laws Chapter 907: Ten Thousand Laws Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei pondered for a moment before ultimately choosing the second option. Originally, Chen Fei chose Endless Regeneration with the primary goal of preventing himself from being trapped and unable to escape, much like the Black Divine. Now, with the opportunity to enhance his connection to the Void, Chen Fei naturally opted for this choice. As Chen Fei made his decision, Endless Regeneration merged with Unblemished Divine Vision, and Chen Fei sensed his connection to the Void strengthening significantly. Currently, besides the options just listed, there was a basic choice: maintaining the original state of the talent, with no changes. However, Chen Fei believed that sacrificing some aspects of the talent to enhance others would allow him to progress further. The Adamantine Body talent flickered slightly, revealing three options: Increase Strength. 2. Enhance Internal and External Defense. 3. Boost Injury Recovery. These options were somewhat similar to the three exclusive talents of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, except the third choice was slightly different. Chen Fei immediately ruled out the third option for a simple reason: Adamantine Body originally did not include recovery enhancement. Recovery was important, but with Unblemished Divine Vision already in place, the focus shifted to whether his physical, spiritual, and mental energy could keep up. Without hesitation, Chen Fei chose the second option, enhancing internal and external defense. With his choice made, Adamantine Body disappeared, and Chen Fei felt his physical body, mind, and soul defenses strengthen further. Stacking defenses feels great¡ªstack them all the time, and the joy never ends! The Divine Blessing talent flickered, presenting two choices: Increase Soul Defense. 2. Enhance Soul Recovery. According to the stacking theory, Chen Fei should be the first to choose this, but ultimately, he selected the second option. In the Mountain Sea Realm, cultivating the soul is crucial, and even at the Sun Moon Realm, the soul remains of paramount importance. Chen Fei had already stacked his soul defenses twice, so enhancing soul recovery was a logical choice. Whether for future soul burns, simple injury recovery, or providing substantial energy support for Unblemished Divine Vision, choosing soul recovery enhancement was the right move. With Divine Blessing fully integrated into Unblemished Divine Vision, Chen Fei felt a significant boost in soul vitality. He even had the illusion that even if he were to split off 30% of his soul, he could recover it quickly. For other cultivators, splitting off 30% of their soul would result in severe damage to their core essence. The Rebirth talent offered an option to abandon the original ability to resurrect once and instead maximize the speed of injury recovery, including physical, spiritual, and soul injuries. It somewhat resembled Unblemished Divine Vision but was not quite the same. Ultimately, Chen Fei chose to keep the original resurrection ability of the Rebirth talent. The Heaven Swallowing talent presented two options: Enhance the absorption of Heaven and Earth energies. 2. Increase the absorption of others¡¯ attacks. The first option is about having more Heaven and Earth energies, which is a correct concept, but in the Sun Moon realm, there are some changes. In the Sun Moon realm, the internal space is expanded to enhance endurance, making the need for Heaven and Earth energies more than sufficient. The second option, akin to enhancing defenses, seemed beneficial. Chen Fei chose the second option after some consideration. As the Heaven Swallowing talent disappeared, Chen Fei felt some changes in his body¡¯s structure. Finally, the Sword Mastery talent offered three options: No Sword in the Heart: Significantly reduces the difficulty of training all sword techniques. 2. Everything is a Sword: Greatly enhances the power of sword techniques. 3. Sword Sovereign: Reduces the resistance others experience when using swords against you. Chen Fei considered the three options for the Sword Mastery talent and chose the second without hesitation. With the panel, the reduction in difficulty for training sword techniques is not insignificant but does lose much of its value, especially since Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation methods are not purely sword-based. Additionally, as the difficulty of cultivation methods increases in the future, the benefit from the first option will diminish. The third option, Sword Sovereign, is somewhat similar to the domain of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. For those weaker than Chen Fei, wielding a sword would be challenging. For those on Chen Fei¡¯s level, the impact would be minor. For those stronger, the impact would be negligible. Moreover, not all enemies Chen Fei encounters will necessarily use swords. Given this, it was better to choose the second option, which would strengthen Chen Fei himself without external interference, much like enhancing one¡¯s own abilities without worrying about being countered by others. With Sword Mastery merging into Unblemished Divine Vision, Chen Fei gained a new understanding of swordsmanship. Many aspects of his swordplay that were previously only decent could now be improved upon significantly. The Thunderstorm talent offered three choices: Significantly reduce the difficulty of training all lightning-based techniques. 2. Greatly enhance the power of lightning techniques. 3. Thunderbody: Become intimately attuned with lightning, effectively becoming lightning itself. The first option was quickly ruled out. The second and third options left Chen Fei with some hesitation. Greatly enhancing the power of lightning techniques was certainly appealing. However, the third option, while initially weaker than the second, offered long-term benefits. In the end, Chen Fei chose the third option. There was no need for immediate gains. With fourteen talents already at his disposal, being slightly stronger or weaker made little difference. Choosing a better future was clearly the better option. As the Thunderstorm talent integrated, lightning transformed in Chen Fei¡¯s perception. Where it was once seen as chaotic, he now perceived a gentler side of lightning. This was a fundamental advancement! The Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent provided two options: Increase Attack and Defense. 2. Enhance the Overlord Body. These choices were indeed difficult. Increasing attack and defense were basic enhancements that naturally improved overall strength. With greater strength, one could better resist any challenge. On the other hand, enhancing the Overlord Body was hard to give up. The Overlord Body¡¯s strength varies, and while it can withstand attacks, its durability is limited depending on the opponent¡¯s strength. Enhancing the Overlord Body would significantly increase its durability, making it a valuable option. The Sun Moon realm is a battlefield of divine powers, with various extraordinary abilities at play. Simply increasing strength and defense might seem effective but could still feel somewhat lacking. Having the Overlord Body, however, provides immunity to many negative controls, preventing the awkward situation of having power but being unable to use it effectively. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze firmed, and he chose the second option: enhancing the Overlord Body. As the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent merged with Unblemished Divine Vision, the physical response was somewhat intense, but it also demonstrated the power of the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood talent. A force connected Chen Fei¡¯s physical, mental, and spiritual energies from within, forming the Overlord Body. As long as this force remained unbroken, no negative forces could interfere with Chen Fei. At the same time, although Chen Fei¡¯s strength and defense did not increase dramatically, they still grew somewhat. The Heart of Sincerity talent had only one sub-talent remaining out of thirteen: Clear Mind and True Nature: Enhanced Danger Perception. 2. Unforgettable: Echoes are guaranteed. Heart of Sincerity offered two choices. The current Heart of Sincerity already provided danger perception and vague guidance. Danger perception aside, the vague guidance had helped Chen Fei select the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood and Rebirth talents, as well as resolve the issue of having fourteen talents simultaneously. The previous Concealing Evil Hide talent appeared in a similar manner. The second option would strengthen this vague guidance, which was powerful. However, Chen Fei hesitated and chose the first option: enhanced danger perception. Following the principle of stacking defenses¡ªwhile life is intact, everything is possible; if life is lost, nothing remains¡ªChen Fei knew that maintaining the original Heart of Sincerity with both danger perception and vague guidance could still leave gaps. In the Sun Moon realm, with its diverse divine powers, even a Mountain and Sea realm talent might fail to detect a concealed killing intent from an enemy. Specialized enhancement was necessary to keep the Heart of Sincerity effective. With the final sub-talent integrating into Unblemished Divine Vision, Chen Fei¡¯s inner peace suddenly deepened, and his thoughts became pure. Every intention felt within his control. As the last sub-talent merged into Unblemished Divine Vision, it emitted a dazzling light. Chen Fei¡¯s aura involuntarily intensified, and an extremely powerful force erupted from Unblemished Divine Vision. Chen Fei was surprised to find that the various attributes he had chosen were now strengthening. The original talent had already enhanced some attributes, and now, with the condensation of the divine seed, the attributes were improving further. This was akin to consolidating a divine power, resulting in a double enhancement of the talent attributes. Chen Fei floated in mid-air as the space around him shattered, turning the cultivation room into a black hole. Yet, under the influence of Chen Fei¡¯s divine seed power, the black hole did not tear apart the surroundings but seemed to remain fixed in place. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A resonant pulse, like a heartbeat, rippled from Chen Fei¡¯s body. The dazzling light had receded, revealing a force like a seed, floating in the center of twelve divine palaces, containing immense power. [Unblemished Divine Vision: Unyielding and Supreme, Indestructible by All Methods] On the panel, the information about the divine seed appeared. Unblemished Divine Vision had transformed into Indestructible Vision. The difference of a single word marked a world of change! Chapter 908 - Chapter 908: Celestial King Chapter 908: Celestial King Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Seeing the panel display ¡°All Laws Do Not Perish,¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and shake his head lightly. When discussing any phenomenon, one had to always consider the actual circumstances. Water could extinguish fire, but when the fire was too large and the water insufficient, the situation could be reversed. The same principle applied to the characteristic of All Laws Do Not Perish If beings were of the same level, with equal amounts of energy, then indeed, all laws did not perish. However, if an opponent¡¯s power suddenly surged, it became a question of whether this characteristic could still hold. The Divine Power seed Indestructible Vision retained the fourteen innate traits Chen Fei previously chose, with the most crucial being the complete unification of his essence, energy, and soul. This unification was not merely a simple merging of essence, energy, and soul but a breaking down of the barriers between their respective power attributes. The four powers¡ªflesh, essence, mind, and soul¡ªcould now be converted into one another. Previously, if the mind was injured or damaged, it had to either recover on its own, be nurtured by the other three powers, or be healed with pills and spiritual materials. Now, another type of power could be directly used to fill and repair. However, during conversion, each had its ratio. Flesh power and essence power converted at a one-to-one ratio. If converting to mind power, two units of flesh power or essence power were required for one unit of mind power. Conversely, one unit of mind power could be converted into two units of flesh power or essence power. The conversion of mind power to soul power also followed a two-to-one ratio. During conversion, there was no loss or intermediary profit. Compared to before, this was a remarkable improvement, as it meant that any injury Chen Fei suffered would no longer be a troublesome matter. Healing injuries truly became a matter of time. Even the most troublesome soul injuries could be quickly repaired using the other three powers. The previously chosen Divine Blessing trait, which accelerated soul recovery, did not become redundant; instead, it provided Chen Fei with even greater endurance. Because one unit of soul power could be converted into two units of mind power, or four units of flesh power, or four units of essence power. One recovery, multiple benefits! The Divine Power seed Indestructible Vision also retained the original trait of Unblemished Divine Vision allowing Chen Fei to always maintain peak condition as long as he had sufficient essence, energy, and soul. And now, the Divine Power seed Indestructible Vision took this trait a step further. As long as at least one-tenth of his energy remained, Chen Fei would not enter a weakened state. For others, having only one-tenth of their essence, energy, and soul would mean severe injury or near death, but Chen Fei could still be vigorous and lively. The Divine Power seed Indestructible Vision also possessed astonishing defensive power. With the numerous innate traits Chen Fei had previously chosen, his defenses were already formidable. The formation of the Divine Power seed further enhanced his defenses and attacks. These were the basic characteristics of the Divine Power seed Indestructible Vision, and from this perspective, it indeed deserved the title of All Laws Do Not Perish Unless a powerful force could reduce Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, and soul to less than one-tenth in a single strike and prevent him from recovering, the Divine Power seed Indestructible Vision would not be broken. Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. When he inspected his body¡¯s internal state, he found that due to the condensation of the Divine Power seed, twelve Divine Palaces had already fused for the most part. Chen Fei¡¯s face showed a hint of a smile. With a slight thought, the Divine Power seed rushed towards the twelve Divine Palaces. The Divine Power seed, belonging to the power of the Sun Moon Realm, faced no resistance from the Divine Palaces. The barriers between the Divine Palaces were instantly broken. The twelve Divine Palaces, already mostly fused, gathered together under the command of the Divine Power seed, unleashing a sudden burst of immense power. Chen Fei¡¯s body remained motionless. The eruption of his essence, energy, and soul, under the Divine Power seed Indestructible Vision, did not cause any turbulence, not even making his body tremble slightly. If it had been another cultivator breaking through the Mountain Sea Realm in the usual way, they would have had to withstand the impact of their essence, energy, and soul. If they managed to withstand it, they could hope to reach the Sun Moon Realm; if not, at best, their cultivation would regress, at worst, they could die. This challenge depended on one¡¯s control over their own power. The finer the control, the greater the advantage in such moments. After the initial surge of essence, energy, and soul, it began to retract and gradually condensed into a source point. Outside the cultivation chamber, whether it was Zhao Ruizheng and others in the Mountain Sea Realm or those below the Mountain Sea Realm like Qu Qingsheng, their bodies, which had been floating in midair, involuntarily landed on the ground. A terrifying force spread across hundreds of miles. The sky above Primordial Mountain had undergone a dramatic change without anyone noticing. Colorful lights flowed across the sky, and the vital energy of heaven and earth within a radius of hundreds of miles roared, forming a massive funnel that enveloped Primordial Mountain. If earlier, when Chen Fei had intended to condense the Divine Power seed, only those above the Aperture Tempering realm could sense it. Now, everyone, whether in the Mountain Sea Realm or just starting in the Body Tempering realm, felt a dreadful pressure weighing on their hearts. It was as if any slight misstep would lead to catastrophic consequences. This was the instinctive survival response of all living beings when facing such overwhelming power. In the nearby Immortal Cloud City, everyone stepped out of their houses, their eyes wide as they looked towards the distant celestial phenomenon, completely unaware of what was happening. In the hazy celestial phenomena, they seemed to see a figure sitting amidst it. Although indistinct, because Immortal Cloud City was far enough from Primordial Mountain, they could vaguely make out some contours. It was as if an immortal king had descended from the heavens! At the original mountain gate of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, everyone had also sensed the change in the vital energy of heaven and earth and the celestial phenomena, but no one dared to investigate. Not long ago, they had noticed an increase in cultivators heading towards Primordial Mountain. Who could tolerate another sleeping in their own bed? Before they could take any action, a figure descended, and the terrifying aura shattered their mountain gate formation. Without saying a word, the figure disappeared. No words were needed; the shattering of the mountain gate formation was the clearest message. Such a powerful being could annihilate them with a single move. They had not been wiped out simply because the figure disdained to do so, not for any other reason, and they understood this well. Therefore, seeing the celestial phenomena now, even with all the courage in the world, they would not dare to approach. Investigating might lead to the disappearance of their entire sect. Back at Primordial Mountain, everyone stood on the ground, looking up towards Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation chamber, their faces filled with excitement and tension. Chen Fei had been at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm for some time. The terrifying pressure now could only mean one thing: he was breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm. The Sun Moon Realm! In the Boundless Sea, having such a powerhouse in their midst would immediately elevate the status of their faction to a Sacred Land. What defined a Sacred Land? It was a place revered by all cultivators, enduring for thousands of years. Qu Qingsheng and the other members of the Primordial Sword Sect all had complex expressions, especially the elders who had been with the sect since the days in Immortal Cloud City. Their feelings were even more intense. Back in the day, the Primordial Sword Sect was just a small faction within the Immortal Cloud region, with even its internal martial arts and techniques being incomplete. The most complete technique they had could only be cultivated to the late Aperture Tempering realm, and even then, it was relatively weak among the late Aperture Tempering realm techniques. At that time, the Primordial Sword Sect was not exactly teetering on the brink, but they had to be prepared to face various potential crises at any moment. Even a mere outburst from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect could have easily wiped out the entire Primordial Sword Sect. But now, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had become a branch of the Primordial Sword Sect, with Chen Fei breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm and establishing a firm foothold in the Boundless Sea. And now, he was on the verge of breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm! In just a few decades, the Primordial Sword Sect had surpassed stages that many sects could not even dream of crossing in their entire existence. ¡°Buzz!¡± Primordial Mountain trembled slightly as a beam of light shot skyward, piercing through the heavens. The vital energy of heaven and earth, condensed within a radius of hundreds of miles, became even more violent and continued to expand outward. In the Immortal Cloud City region, where the vital energy of heaven and earth was thin, the range had to be continually expanded to meet the power requirements for breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm. Had Chen Fei not first condensed the Divine Power seed before attempting to break through to the Sun Moon Realm, the conditions in the Immortal Cloud City region might have caused his breakthrough to fail halfway due to insufficient vital energy of heaven and earth. Now, with the vital energy being insufficient, Chen Fei had ample time to expand the range and absorb enough energy. Moreover, the Divine Power seed Indestructible Vision could also draw vital energy from the void. Everyone watched the light beam, sensing the power contained within it. This power was such that anyone in the Mountain Sea Realm who touched it would be injured, and those who collided with it would die without exception. Suddenly, exclamations arose from the crowd, and everyone instinctively looked up at the sky. Unnoticed, a giant figure had appeared in the clouds. Previously, one could only vaguely see the figure in the sky from a distance, but now, even from the base of Primordial Mountain, the giant human figure was clearly visible. The reason for the exclamations was that the celestial figure was gradually taking on Chen Fei¡¯s appearance. Especially the aura, which made it instantly recognizable. It was as if the figure in the sky, resembling an immortal king, heard the commotion below and looked down, his gaze meeting everyone¡¯s. A profound and mysterious understanding suddenly emerged in their hearts, and many of the cultivation difficulties and confusions they had previously couldn¡¯t comprehend were instantly enlightened as if by divine intervention. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The vital energy of heaven and earth in Primordial Mountain suddenly became exceptionally dense, surpassing that of the Boundless Sea and even the holy cities of the Middle Continent. Senior Brother Guo Linshan, Senior Sister Zhang Fangqiong, Si Yinan, and others all broke through to the Aperture Tempering realm. Even Zhao Ruizheng and others in the Mountain Sea Realm gained many insights. These insights could not immediately translate into strength, but after some contemplation, their cultivation levels would surely rise. One man¡¯s ascension! Chapter 909 - Chapter 909: Breakthrough, Sun Moon Realm! Chapter 909: Breakthrough, Sun Moon Realm! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The celestial figure resembling a divine king lifted its head, gazed forward, and then slowly dissipated, with even the sky-piercing light column gradually vanishing. However, where the light column had disappeared, a figure was floating in mid-air¡ªit was Chen Fei. A vortex of Heaven and Earth Essence spanning hundreds of miles still hung above Chen Fei. Chen Fei had truly entered the Sun Moon Realm, and now, the Heaven and Earth Essence mainly helped Chen Fei solidify his realm. Since the divine power seed had already solidified, Chen Fei had directly skipped the initial stage of the early Sun Moon Realm. The twelve Divine Palaces within him had formed source points, though they were still very small. With the influx of Heaven and Earth Essence, the source points flickered with a faint light but showed no signs of growing. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fist, sensed the immense power within him, and his gaze slightly flickered. Compared to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, when his combat power was fully unleashed, Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength had increased significantly. Not to mention the divine power seed that could not be extinguished even by divine beings, just the refinement of his essence, spirit, and soul had undergone a stark transformation, or rather, a metamorphosis. Refinement! The same power, when more refined, could exert a greater effect and become harder to resist. After a moment, the Heaven and Earth Essence within hundreds of miles gradually calmed down, and Chen Fei¡¯s early Sun Moon Realm was completely stabilized. In the future, if Chen Fei wanted to continue advancing his realm, he would need to first evolve the divine power seed into a true divine power. At the same time, he would need to cultivate the source points within him to their peak and then use divine power to elevate these source points into a new dimension, transforming them into a towering pillar. Cultivating in the Sun Moon Realm and refining the source points was not too difficult; it was more of a process of accumulation over time. When a cultivator reached the Sun Moon Realm, their lifespan would significantly increase. In the early Sun Moon Realm, the lifespan extended to two thousand years. If the cultivated divine power or techniques were focused on health preservation, the lifespan could be further extended. Some special divine power users, with additional longevity elixirs, could reach up to three thousand years. If a cultivator advanced further to the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm, their lifespan would increase by five hundred years. Each small stage in the Sun Moon Realm extended lifespan by an additional five hundred years compared to the previous stage. Thus, at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, one¡¯s lifespan would normally reach three thousand five hundred years. The increase in lifespan with each small stage in the Sun Moon Realm was due to the significant changes in the power and number of divine powers at each stage. From early to mid Sun Moon Realm, the divine power seed evolved into true divine power. From mid to late Sun Moon Realm, an additional divine power emerged to stabilize the internal space, transforming it from a towering pillar into a preliminary space. At the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, there were a total of three divine powers, and the internal space became a flowing and true space. This was the reason for the continuous increase in lifespan and why Sacred Lands in the Boundless Sea could endure for thousands of years without decaying. Compared to the Mountain Sea Realm, which typically had a lifespan of seven to eight hundred years, the Sun Moon Realm represented a significant advancement. As Chen Fei descended from the sky, people like Qu Qingsheng flew forward, their expressions filled with extreme excitement. ¡°Chen Fei, you¡­¡± Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei, unsure how to ask. The Sun Moon Realm, not to mention the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and Mountain Sea Realm, was a groundbreaking event for the entire Boundless Sea, especially for someone not from a Sacred Land to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°I¡¯ve broken through to the Sun Moon Realm!¡± Chen Fei, seeing the hopeful gazes of the crowd, couldn¡¯t help but smile softly. ¡°Good, that¡¯s wonderful!¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, there was a brief silence before a tremendous cheer erupted. Even though they had been mentally prepared for such an occurrence given the earlier phenomenon, hearing it directly from Chen Fei made it all the more impactful. Zhou Zixun stood behind, tears streaming down his face. The Primordial Sword Sect had become a Sacred Land in the Boundless Sea¡ªa thought Zhou Zixun would never have dared to entertain, even in his wildest dreams years ago. The entire Primordial Sword Sect was abuzz with excitement, and everyone in Thousand Geese City was beaming with joy. Thousand Geese City belonged to Chen Fei and the Primordial Sword Sect. Even just this fact was more than enough; they could now be considered people of a Sacred Land. Of course, the situation in the Boundless Sea was somewhat peculiar, and everyone could see it. Otherwise, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have brought the entire population of Thousand Geese City here for no reason. But the name of a Sacred Land was just a title. What truly mattered was having the power of a Sacred Land, which meant having a Sun Moon Realm expert in command. That was the key. Ning Li and Leixie Tiger stood in the distance. What was it like to have a fifth-tier powerhouse as a master? The two fourth-tier mid-level demon kings felt they needed to work harder in their cultivation to keep up with their master¡¯s pace. Otherwise, they might end up as mere gatekeepers for the mountain gate in the future. After half a day, when the celebrations had ended, Chen Fei returned to his cultivation chamber. A ball of flame enveloped the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. After a moment, the flame dissipated, and the aura of the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell began to rise, eventually reaching the level of top-grade spirit treasures. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, even though his techniques were somewhat crude, refining top-grade spirit treasures was no problem. However, raising these top-grade spirit treasures to the level of inferior-grade profound treasures would be more challenging. It was not that it was impossible, but the materials of the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell were insufficient. Chen Fei could either find fifth-tier spirit materials to integrate into the two treasures and nourish them for a period, which should allow them to be successfully upgraded. Or, he could directly store the two treasures inside his body, forcibly nurturing them with the divine power seed and source points. Over time, they could naturally be elevated to the level of profound treasures. Chen Fei did not have any fifth-tier spirit materials. After the Mortal Combat battle, various Sacred Lands had rewarded Chen Fei with various heavenly materials and earthly treasures, but all were fourth-tier spirit materials¡ªnone were fifth-tier. In their view, Chen Fei did not yet need fifth-tier spirit materials, and the amount of fifth-tier spirit materials they possessed was also quite limited. The Boundless Sea dimension was declining. Not only had the upper limits of cultivation been lowered, but the availability of fifth-tier spirit materials for Sun Moon Realm cultivation also decreased year by year. Otherwise, with sufficient fifth-tier spirit materials, it would have been possible to push the realm to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm through sheer force. Chen Fei waved his hand and stored the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell inside his body. In battles at the Sun Moon Realm, spirit treasures provided little assistance and might even be shattered in a single strike, like the Wind Demon Sword had been. Moreover, even without the enhancement of profound treasures, Chen Fei¡¯s strength in the early Sun Moon Realm was already astonishing. Chen Fei looked down at the panel. Many pieces of information on the panel had changed. The most noticeable change was that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique had disappeared. It wasn¡¯t that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant had vanished, but rather that all its characteristics had merged into the divine power seed, Indestructible Vision. This meant that Chen Fei could still harness power as he did when he was in the Mountain Sea Realm. As long as the incoming attacks did not surpass Chen Fei¡¯s defensive limits, that power would become his. Just how high was Chen Fei¡¯s current defensive limit? The limit of Indestructible Vision was now Chen Fei¡¯s defensive limit. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant physical technique had effectively become an integral part of Chen Fei. Aside from the disappearance of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique had also been completely absorbed into the Stellar Divine Technique: Sun Moon Chapter. Only some of the techniques from the Nine Heavens Stellar Technique had been retained, as most were no longer applicable to the Sun Moon Realm. Currently, the proficiency of the Stellar Divine Technique: Sun Moon Chapter was still at the entry level. With the time being too short, Chen Fei could not yet improve the proficiency of the Stellar Divine Technique. These changes were relatively minor. The real significant change was the addition of the divine power seed Indestructible Vision. Most importantly, Indestructible Vision had proficiency indicators and could be simplified! For other cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm, how did they refine their divine power seeds? They needed to comprehend! They had to understand others, understand the world, and finally understand themselves, transforming the divine power seed into true divine power. Many in the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm were hindered by bottlenecks because their divine power seeds could not evolve into true divine powers, leading to wasted years and no further progress. But now, with the divine power seed having proficiency indicators and the ability to be simplified, cultivating divine power was no longer a problem for Chen Fei. However, Chen Fei could not simplify the divine power seed at present. To simplify the divine power seed, top-grade primordial stones were required. Chen Fei had never seen top-grade primordial stones but knew they were necessary for cultivation in the Sun Moon Realm. These stones were only found in a few Sacred Lands in the Boundless Sea. Moreover, it was said that their quantity was extremely rare and thus not circulated in the Mountain Sea Realm. ¡°Now, the safest way to reach the Return to Nothing Realm is actually through the spatial passage in Sky Sea City.¡± Chen Fei shifted his gaze from the panel to the distance. Before his breakthrough, Chen Fei was inclined towards the unknown area behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Although there were seven flesh-and-blood eyes there, all were fifth-tier early-stage anomalies, and Chen Fei was confident that he could force his way through with the power of Indestructible Vision. But now, with his realm having advanced to the Sun Moon Realm and his perception of danger having heightened, Chen Fei suddenly realized that there were other dangers in the area behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. This was something Chen Fei had never sensed while in the Mountain Sea Realm. Clearly, his previous perception had been obscured by a more powerful force. ¡°Kill an early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator from Sky Sea City, transform into their appearance, and leave the Boundless Sea!¡± Indestructible Vision was impervious to all methods, but it was not merely about brute force; it also involved changes in divine soul aura. Being unprepared to tackle what he couldn¡¯t be sure of, though seemingly unparalleled in bravery, was actually highly dangerous. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The reason Indestructible Vision could claim invincibility was that it could adapt to environmental changes, with changes in divine soul aura being a crucial aspect. By eliminating an early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator and taking their place, Chen Fei could smoothly leave the Boundless Sea. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, and he appeared in mid-air above Primordial Mountain. The Profound Heavenly Ring appeared, and those in Thousand Geese City who sensed the summons offered no resistance, all being gathered into the Profound Heavenly Ring. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, tearing through space and leaving Primordial Mountain. Chapter 910 - Chapter 910: Please Exert More Force! Chapter 910: Please Exert More Force! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the southeastern region of the Boundless Sea, on a rainy night, two figures stood suspended in mid-air. A vast and imposing aura spread recklessly, suppressing everything in its path. The once lively rainforest, filled with the sounds of birds, beasts, and insects, was now eerily silent. ¡°It¡¯s been several days with no news from that person. Could they have left this dimension? And Chen Fei¡ªhe¡¯s also disappeared without a trace. It¡¯s quite troubling!¡± Duan Suizhi said in a low voice. Recently, several Sacred Lands had been activated, and even the sects in the Boundless Sea had been notified without exception. Despite this, no suspicious individuals had been discovered. ¡°That day, the person had completely concealed their presence. Even during the battle, their aura was undetectable. If they truly wanted to hide, it would be very difficult to find them.¡± Yan Mingan pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, ¡°That person deliberately sought me out for a fight, which surely has a deeper reason. They wouldn¡¯t simply leave the Boundless Sea so easily. As for Chen Fei, I¡¯ve sent people to search near the edge of the Boundless Sea, in a place called the Thousand Feathers Alliance.¡± ¡°Is that person really at the Mountain Sea Realm?¡± Setting aside Chen Fei¡¯s matter, Duan Suizhi recalled that individual, questioning the credibility of their Mountain Sea Realm status. ¡°Yes, at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. There are a few innate talents I still cannot identify.¡± Remembering how the person always seemed to be at their peak state and even grew stronger with time, Yan Mingan¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°If we still can¡¯t find anything in the next few days, we should let Senior Pan deduce their whereabouts. Even if we can¡¯t pinpoint the exact location, a general direction would be helpful,¡± Duan Suizhi suggested. Currently, there were no clues at all, and the person clearly came prepared. Though the Boundless Sea was not vast, hiding a person and being unable to locate them made the search exceedingly difficult. Normally, a single person, even one at the Mountain Sea Realm, wouldn¡¯t cause much trouble in the Boundless Sea. Even if this person was somewhat exceptional with the combat power of an early-stage Sun Moon Realm, they still wouldn¡¯t be able to alter the overall situation of the Boundless Sea. The spatial passage in Sky Sea City was still open, with at least two Sun Moon Realm experts guarding it at all times. When needed, Sky Sea City could also provide support from mid-stage Sun Moon Realm experts. Thus, finding this individual was not a major issue. If they dared to show themselves, they could be swiftly dealt with, given their preparations. However, it was unsettling to leave this matter unresolved, like a thorn in their side. ¡°Senior Pan is currently at a critical moment, locking onto the source of this dimension. He has no time for other matters,¡± Yan Mingan said, shaking his head. Compared to locking onto the dimension¡¯s source, other matters were not as important. Duan Suizhi nodded and, after a moment, flew off toward the southwestern region. Yan Mingan continued his search in the southeastern region. The two would not be too far apart, at most several thousand miles. In case of any developments, the other could tear through space to arrive quickly. This would prevent a repeat of the previous situation where Yan Mingan was attacked, and others were slow to respond. Fifteen minutes later, Yan Mingan arrived at Maple Leaf Pool. Here was a sect named Maple Leaf Sect, a top-tier power with two peak Mountain Sea Realm experts stationed. Sensing a powerful force sweeping past outside the mountain gate, the two peak Mountain Sea Realm experts of the Maple Leaf Sect quickly flew into the air and cupped their hands in salute toward Yan Mingan. Yan Mingan glanced downward but offered no response, continuing to fly forward. Cultivating to the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm in a lower realm indicated considerable talent. However, breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm in the Return to Nothing Realm would at most offer a slight boost, mainly from the rare resources available there. The Return to Nothing Realm only raised the lower limit for practitioners, ensuring that even at adulthood, one could possess the strength of the Aperture Tempering realm. It only removed constraints, preventing those with exceptional talent from being stuck at a certain level. However, truly breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm remained extremely difficult. The Sun Moon Realm was always a significant barrier, whether in a lower realm or the Return to Nothing Realm. Therefore, while many at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm existed in the Boundless Sea, the people of Sky Sea City were not particularly eager to bring them into Sky Sea City. Cultivated from a young age, loyalty was a major concern. Many of these Mountain Sea Realm experts had lived for centuries and were quite seasoned. If danger arose, these individuals might not necessarily follow orders obediently. Furthermore, the cost of raising their realm to the Sun Moon Realm was often deemed not worth the investment. The Return to Nothing Realm had a vast number of human cultivators and was not lacking in Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. Cultivating from a young age with high talent and advancing them to the Sun Moon Realm was the best option. Ren Youfang and his companion saw that Yan Mingan did not respond and did not think much of it. The Mountain Sea Realm and the Sun Moon Realm were fundamentally different levels of cultivation. When one could extinguish a sect with a single angry strike, their mindset would naturally be different. Suddenly, Ren Youfang¡¯s expression changed, and he looked with surprise at the distance. A figure appeared in mid-air, only a few miles from Yan Mingan, seemingly positioned to block his path deliberately. Even though it was nearly a hundred miles away, Ren Youfang could still sense a chilling aura sweeping across. This murderous intent came not only from the sudden appearance of the figure but also from Yan Mingan himself. Someone was targeting Yan Mingan? Ren Youfang was shaken and immediately recalled the recent mission from the Sacred Land to search for a peak Mountain Sea Realm practitioner, identified as an outsider. If discovered, it was to be reported immediately. ¡°Quick, notify the Sacred Land.¡± Ren Youfang turned to his junior, urging him urgently. ¡°Understood!¡± The other person did not hesitate and flew back to the sect to use a special spiritual treasure to contact the Sacred Land, while also gathering the disciples into the spiritual treasure. Ren Youfang returned to the formation. Despite the distance of nearly a hundred miles, the thought of a Sun Moon Realm level battle made him uneasy. If the battlefield moved to the Maple Leaf Sect, its mountain gate would likely be obliterated. But at this moment, he could not worry about the mountain gate. Once the disciples were gathered, he planned to leave this dangerous place immediately. Outside the Maple Leaf Sect, nearly a hundred miles away, Yan Mingan¡¯s expression darkened as he stared ahead. Yan Mingan had not anticipated that, after several days, the opponent would dare to confront him again. Had the previous battle given them immense confidence? ¡°You fool, let¡¯s see how you escape this time!¡± Yan Mingan snorted coldly. First, he used a profound treasure to notify Duan Suizhi, who was several thousand miles away, then he moved swiftly towards Chen Fei. Golden light radiated from Yan Mingan¡¯s body, and a tremendous power flowed within him. After the last battle, Yan Mingan reviewed the entire fight and drew some lessons. The main difference between the Sun Moon Realm and the Mountain Sea Realm was the refinement of power. Divine abilities were the most direct manifestation of this refined power. Against an average Mountain Sea Realm opponent, a Sun Moon Realm practitioner could usually end the battle with a single strike due to the vast difference in power levels. However, the person before him was not like other Mountain Sea Realm practitioners. Although their attack quality did not match the Sun Moon Realm, the quantity of their attacks was significantly closer. Combined with their strange innate talent, they were able to contend with Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Yan Mingan¡¯s solution was quite straightforward: to enhance the refinement of his own power. By focusing his strength into a single point, he aimed to shatter his opponent¡¯s essence, spirit, and soul directly. Daring to use him as a whetstone, Yan Mingan was determined to see how his opponent would sharpen their sword this time! With a punch, Yan Mingan concentrated all his strength into the fist¡¯s edge. As the punch was unleashed, the space around it wrinkled but did not shatter. This was not because Yan Mingan¡¯s attack had weakened; on the contrary, it was because he intentionally condensed his power. Until the fist actually struck the enemy, the full force would not be unleashed. Space would shatter if the force was too strong, but now Yan Mingan compressed this power into the fist¡¯s edge. A hundred miles away, Ren Youfang and his disciples were already fleeing, not daring to delay. Ren Youfang had initially intended to stay and observe the battle between the Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Having been stuck at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm for decades, he had tried to break through many times, but every attempt was thwarted by premonitions of his talent. He was unwilling to give up but also feared taking a gamble, so he had endured until now. Seeing a Sun Moon Realm battle might provide him with insights to aid his own breakthrough. Ren Youfang glanced back. At over a hundred miles away, even with secret techniques aiding him, he could only see blurred shadows. As Yan Mingan launched his punch, everything seemed mundane, but when Ren Youfang saw the fist¡¯s edge, it felt as if the world was breaking apart. How could one defend against such a punch? Even avoiding it seemed impossible! Ren Youfang was momentarily stunned, instinctively turning his gaze to the other figure, as if seeking an answer on how to counter it. Then he saw that the figure extended its right hand to block Yan Mingan¡¯s punch. ¡°Boom!¡± The space within hundreds of miles seemed to tremble, jolting Ren Youfang from his daze. Shaken, Ren Youfang dared not look back again. With utmost speed, he fled the area, quickly disappearing from sight. Over a hundred miles away, the area where Yan Mingan and the figure stood had turned into a massive black hole, with the two appearing as stars firmly anchored within it. Yan Mingan¡¯s gaze was fixed on Chen Fei, but his mind was filled with confusion. He had concentrated all the power of his invincible golden body into his punch, yet Chen Fei effortlessly blocked it with a single palm. While Yan Mingan understood how he had gone from an even match to gradually falling behind in their previous fight, he could not comprehend today¡¯s situation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Wait, you¡¯ve broken through to the Sun Moon Realm!¡± Chen Fei had not revealed any aura, and only a few days had passed, so Yan Mingan had not realized it immediately. Now, thinking back, the only explanation for such a situation was that Chen Fei had indeed broken through to the Sun Moon Realm, dramatically increasing his strength and elevating his combat power. ¡°Yes, indeed! So, please, exert a bit more force!¡± Chen Fei smiled lightly, his right hand gripping Yan Mingan¡¯s fist. Terrifying power was instantly exerted on Yan Mingan. Chapter 911 - Chapter 911: Explode Chapter 911: Explode Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Yan Ming¡¯an sensed the power in the edge of Chen Fei¡¯s fist, and his expression changed drastically as he ignited his soul. Whether at the Mountain Sea Realm or the Sun Moon Realm, burning one¡¯s soul could enhance power. Upon detecting Chen Fei¡¯s change in strength, Yan Ming¡¯an hesitated not at all. At this moment, any slight hesitation could result in life or death. With a roar, Yan Ming¡¯an pulled his right hand back while his left fist struck towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. Brilliant golden light burst from Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s body, and the world¡¯s vital energy surged, continuously flowing into him. ¡°Boom!¡± The sound was as piercing as a steel cable snapping taut. Yan Ming¡¯an tried to pull back his right arm but found it stuck in Chen Fei¡¯s grip, unable to move. Without hesitation, Yan Ming¡¯an shattered his right fist into blood mist while his left fist continued to attack without interruption. The Invincible Golden Body, a protective divine ability. The ability Flesh Rebirth was only the most basic power. Even if his entire right arm or half his body turned into blood mist, it would not affect Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s ultimate recovery. Chen Fei, observing Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s desperate measures, smiled slightly. His right foot became a phantom as he kicked forward. ¡°Boom!¡± Just as Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s left fist was an inch away from Chen Fei¡¯s face, Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s entire body arched backward like a cooked shrimp. Enormous force pierced through Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s abdomen, creating a massive blood hole in his back. Chen Fei took a step forward, reaching for Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s head. ¡°Brat, you won¡¯t succeed!¡± Yan Ming¡¯an roared and detonated the source point within his body. If burning one¡¯s soul was a desperate choice in the face of a crisis, detonating the source point was a measure of absolute desperation. The source point, transformed from the Divine Palace, was the initial space within one¡¯s body. Just as it was difficult to break through initially, repairing it in the future would be no easy task. But compared to life, even the hardest repair was worth attempting. If life was lost, everything would truly be gone. Yan Ming¡¯an was astonished by Chen Fei¡¯s displayed strength. At the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei had the combat power of the early Sun Moon Realm, which was already extraordinary. Now, having just broken through, his strength was overwhelming, putting them on completely different levels. Was this the early Sun Moon Realm after just breaking through? What kind of Divine Power seed was he? The Invincible Golden Body, one of the top five protective divine abilities among the human race, seemed utterly vulnerable before Chen Fei¡¯s power! The golden light on Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s body expanded, becoming almost tangible. This golden light, infused with tremendous power, repelled all foreign substances, seemingly embodying the concept of invulnerability. The complete Invincible Golden Body was indeed reputed to be impervious to all attacks. Though Yan Ming¡¯an was only a Divine Power seed at present, his desperate act of detonating the source point revealed a portion of the Invincible Golden Body¡¯s full strength. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s right hand collided with Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s left arm, causing ripples to spread. Wherever these ripples passed, the space shattered and turned into black holes. Chen Fei looked up at Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s twisted face, his right hand¡¯s fingers tightening slightly. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± The golden light on Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s body emitted explosive sounds as Chen Fei¡¯s grip left five finger marks. A hint of fear appeared in Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s eyes. The Invincible Golden Body was a protective divine light with power that, while undoubtedly weaker than that of the mid Sun Moon Realm, should have been more than enough to withstand an early Sun Moon Realm attack. Chen Fei gripped the golden light on Yan Ming¡¯an, swung him over his head, and then slammed him down at his feet. ¡°Boom!¡± The ground where he was slammed was seemingly empty, but the impact felt as though it hit solid ground. The golden light on Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s body trembled violently, as if on the verge of shattering. Inside the golden light, Yan Ming¡¯an felt his vision spin and then found himself lying at Chen Fei¡¯s feet. The terrifying force pulled at both the protective golden light and the Divine Power seed within Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s body. ¡°Quite sturdy!¡± Chen Fei released his grip, stood up, and then stomped down on Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s head. Yan Ming¡¯an, staring at the ever-enlarging sole of the shoe, was filled with panic. He tried to escape, but a tremendous force suppressed him, leaving him no chance to flee. This was the binding power common to most divine abilities, especially those focused on defense. In the past, when Yan Ming¡¯an attacked others, he used similar binding techniques. He had never imagined that the Invincible Golden Body would be so thoroughly crushed, with no chance for resistance. Yan Ming¡¯an crossed his arms. His right fist, which had turned into blood mist earlier, had now recovered. Desperately squeezing his inner strength, Yan Ming¡¯an stabilized the trembling protective golden light, making it even more brilliant, encasing him securely. ¡°Boom!¡± An almost imperceptible tremor spread through the black hole. The golden light in front of Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s arms shook violently as Chen Fei¡¯s sole pressed down, compressing the protective light. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s expression shifted from panic to despair. In the next moment, the protective golden light was compressed to its limit and then exploded with a thunderous crash. Chen Fei¡¯s sole landed squarely on Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s arms. The thoroughly refined, invincible body offered no resistance and was instantly crushed into blood mist. Chen Fei¡¯s sole then pressed down on Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s chest, causing it to explode into blood mist in an instant, and Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s head was severed with a single blow. The Divine Power seed within Yan Ming¡¯an trembled slightly before vanishing silently. This protective divine ability, ranked among the top few in the human race, was brutally smashed apart. Even among all divine abilities, the Invincible Golden Body would rank in the top ten, especially noted for its defensive prowess. Yet now, it seemed utterly inadequate. Chen Fei turned his head towards the left rear and gently pointed forward with his right hand. A hundred miles away, Zhang Tongming, who was engrossed in the Sun Moon Realm battle, suddenly felt a wave of anxiety. Zhang Tongming had chosen a seemingly safe distance to watch the battle. Before he could react, a sword mark appeared before him. Terror gripped Zhang Tongming, and he instinctively raised his sword to defend himself, but the defense felt as flimsy as paper against the sword mark. A tremendous force struck Zhang Tongming, slamming him into the rocks below. He felt a white flash in his mind, with his soul diminished by thirty percent, all previous memories erased, and he fell into a heavy unconscious state. Whether he would survive depended on luck. Even if he lived, his realm would surely regress, and he wouldn¡¯t even know who had injured him. Some spectacles should not be witnessed; otherwise, the price would be steep! Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and glanced at his feet. Yan Ming¡¯an was not dead. Although his Divine Power seed had been destroyed and his source point was on the brink of cracking, the life force of the Sun Moon Realm was remarkably resilient. Yan Ming¡¯an had not even lost consciousness and still stared at Chen Fei. Of course, Chen Fei had intentionally spared Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s life. In the Boundless Sea, a death in the Sun Moon Realm would trigger fluctuations in the rules. If Chen Fei wanted to leave the Boundless Sea quietly, he couldn¡¯t afford to let Yan Ming¡¯an die in such a manner. Chen Fei grabbed Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s battered body, and his aura began to rapidly change. Within moments, Chen Fei¡¯s appearance and height matched Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s exactly, even his aura became indistinguishable. Yan Ming¡¯an looked at Chen Fei and felt as if he were looking at another version of himself. The change in appearance was one thing. But the identical soul aura¡ªwhat kind of divine ability was this? Before Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s shock could subside, his eyes widened in disbelief as Chen Fei¡¯s body was enveloped in golden light. This golden light was strikingly familiar, resembling the appearance of the Invincible Golden Body in operation. The opponent had even imitated the divine ability? There were some subtle differences from the true Invincible Golden Body, but those who did not cultivate this ability would not discern the differences. Even cultivators of the Invincible Golden Body would only find the current version slightly odd. However, imitation does not equate to perfect replication. Thus, Chen Fei¡¯s counterfeit Invincible Golden Body had no flaws to be found. Only Yan Ming¡¯an, who had seen Chen Fei use divine abilities before, knew that Chen Fei had never possessed the Invincible Golden Body. Chen Fei placed his hand on Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s head. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s eyes were filled with desperation. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand trembled slightly, turning Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s body into dust and forcibly refining it into spiritual essence. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s soul was extracted by Chen Fei. Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique! Chen Fei attempted to infuse the power of dreams into Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s soul but was unsuccessful. Maintaining his composure, Chen Fei searched through the surface memories of Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s soul before sealing it and tossing it into the Concealment Bell. Chen Fei had anticipated the failure of the dream infiltration long before. However, Chen Fei was not interested in searching Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s techniques; the shallow memories were sufficient for dealing with certain individuals. A jade pendant-like mystical treasure shot into the sky, but before it could escape, Chen Fei snatched it out of the air. The mystical treasure struggled continuously. Chen Fei exerted a slight force with his right hand, sending a surge of power into the treasure. The spiritual essence of the treasure was annihilated with a mournful cry. The already cracked jade pendant now had several more fissures. This was a mystical treasure that could enhance the power of the Invincible Golden Body, but it had been damaged by Chen Fei earlier. Its recent attempt to escape clearly indicated an intention to leak information, so Chen Fei decided to erase its spiritual essence. The black hole formed in the sky slowly disappeared. Within a quarter of an hour, a figure flew from the distance¡ªDuan Suizhi, who had received the news. ¡°Where is he?¡± Duan Suizhi asked, looking at his friend in mid-air, puzzled. ¡°I was about to capture him, but another accomplice appeared,¡± Chen Fei replied, shaking his head. ¡°Another accomplice?¡± Duan Suizhi frowned slightly. No wonder Yan Ming¡¯an hadn¡¯t stopped anyone. ¡°You continue the search. I¡¯ll go find Senior Pan. Even if we wanted to avoid disturbing him now, it¡¯s impossible,¡± Chen Fei said quietly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With that, Chen Fei prepared to fly forward. Duan Suizhi, trusting Chen Fei, was about to leave when he suddenly looked up at the sky in the southwest region. Chen Fei, also unable to resist, stopped and turned to look at the southwest. A massive crack appeared in the sky of the southwest region. It was as if the entire Boundless Sea dimension had been cleaved in two with an axe. Chapter 912 - Chapter 912: The Power of an Emperor Chapter 912: The Power of an Emperor Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly, a faint golden light shimmering on his body as if he were activating the Invincible Golden Body. The Divine Power Seed of the Divine Body, which could simulate other protective divine powers, had allowed Chen Fei to effortlessly manifest the Invincible Golden Body. Duan Suizhi had flown to Chen Fei¡¯s side but saw nothing unusual. He had merely gazed solemnly at the distant sky. The unusual phenomenon in the Boundless Sea sky had instantly captured everyone¡¯s attention. The crack had been enormous, and with its appearance, the entire Boundless Sea realm had seemed to tremble slightly. ¡°Hahaha, this realm is indeed leaking primordial energy. The news is accurate!¡± A colossal voice had echoed through the heavens, and then dozens of figures had flown out of the crack, each exuding a fifth-tier aura. ¡°This is the human realm. Did you all take a wrong turn?¡± Nie Shengyun and the others, having appeared in front of the crack at some point, had looked coldly at the dozens of figures ahead. ¡°This is clearly our realm. You despicable ones occupy it, and you still dare to say such things!¡± Ban Yuanfu had glanced down at Nie Shengyun and grinned. A cold aura had emanated from Ban Yuanfu, and in the blink of an eye, the sky above had been frozen over a hundred miles. The dozens of people behind Ban Yuanfu had also radiated an icy aura, causing a thousand-mile radius to enter a frozen state. ¡°Dao Yuefeng, I knew you¡¯d calculated that I had arrived. Defeat me, and I¡¯ll leave immediately.¡± A gigantic eye had appeared outside the crack, briefly glancing at Nie Shengyun below before directly locking onto the spatial passage of Sky Sea City. ¡°If you can¡¯t defeat me, then I won¡¯t be polite with this realm¡¯s origin!¡± All beings in the Boundless Sea had heard this voice. It had shaken the rules of heaven and earth; though the voice had been from a great distance, it had thundered in everyone¡¯s ears. Chen Fei had looked at the exaggeratedly large eye in the crack, a chill rising up his back. This had been an instinctive reaction when facing an uncontrollable being. Chen Fei had instantly recalled the alien powerhouse he had seen at the Thousand Feathers Alliance altar. The sensation from this eye then had been exactly the same as it was now. However, while one had been separated by an altar and the other was now in the void outside the Boundless Sea, the impact of the two had been on completely different levels. It had been as if at any moment, this Sixth Stage Emperor Realm could destroy the entire Boundless Sea. Of course, such peak sixth-tier powerhouses could not enter the Boundless Sea. If they had forced their way in, the rules of the Boundless Sea would have exerted maximum force to suppress them. In that case, the sixth-tier powerhouse would have been contending with the entire realm, constantly facing resistance, leaving them with little power remaining. A Sixth Stage Emperor Realm controlled an entire rule. Even for a realm, even a lower realm like this, it was a fusion of various complete rules. A Sixth Stage Emperor Realm could not break the entire realm with their individual strength alone. Even a weakened realm was the same. At most, it would have torn apart the outer layer of the realm¡¯s space, which would have appeared intimidating but did not cause significant damage to the realm itself. The realm could have fully recovered. To conquer a realm, the best method was to send fourth-tier subordinates in, particularly targeting a declining realm like the Boundless Sea. Otherwise, if it had been a normal realm, extracting the origin would have been much more challenging and less straightforward than merely conquering it. However, Chen Fei could not shake a strange feeling that had arisen in his heart as he had stared at the eye for too long. ¡°More of those Ice Race people!¡± Duan Suizhi¡¯s brow had furrowed, a hint of disgust in his eyes. Chen Fei did not answer, but he searched through Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s shallow memories in his mind. The Ice Race resided in a place adjacent to the human realm, with Sky Sea City being the neighboring area. The Ice Race¡¯s strength was slightly weaker compared to the humans. It was not that they lacked Sixth Stage Emperor Realms, but their number of Emperor-tier beings was two fewer than that of the humans. When a race lacked seventh-tier powerhouses to suppress fate, the number of Sixth Stage Emperor Realms became the most important indicator of a race¡¯s strength. Since the humans were slightly stronger than the Ice Race, they naturally occupied a larger territory and had more resources. Moreover, unlike the industrious humans, the Ice Race, true to their nature, preferred tranquility and inactivity, and were reluctant to engage in tasks such as cultivating spiritual materials. Most of the renewable celestial and earthly treasures among the Ice Race were not grown by the Ice Race themselves but by enslaved weaker races. Humans, with their balanced abilities, did not have particularly special talents in cultivating spiritual materials. Unlike some special races that could directly promote the growth of spiritual materials to accelerate their development, human cultivation of spiritual materials typically proceeded at a normal rate, one year per year. Unless using divine powers for cultivation, which was merely an exception. Nevertheless, humans had a continuous supply of spiritual materials for their own cultivation, unlike the Ice Race, which often had to scavenge for resources due to shortages. As Sky Sea City, which bordered the Ice Race¡¯s domain, had been frequently disturbed over the years. Although these disturbances did not result in significant losses, they were a major nuisance, especially in the outskirts of Sky Sea City. ¡°Yu Zhonggong, although your illusion techniques are remarkable, they do have some flaws. If you truly want the origin of this realm, you should send your real body here.¡± The spatial passage rippled, and a figure slowly emerged, looking up at the eye in the sky. Hearing the tremors within the Boundless Sea, both Nie Shengyun and other Sun Moon Realm experts from Sky Sea City, including Duan Suizhi and Chen Fei, had all bowed respectfully toward the spatial passage. The visitor was none other than the City Lord of Sky Sea City, Dao Yuefeng, a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm. However, what had arrived was not Dao Yuefeng¡¯s real body, nor even a true avatar, but a temporary body formed from fragments of his divine soul. By the sixth-tier Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, few had the ability to create avatars. It was not that such techniques did not exist, but all sixth-tier powerhouses tended to avoid using avatars. Unless the rules they wielded were related to their avatars, it was a different matter. At the sixth-tier level, controlling rules meant that if an avatar was captured by an enemy, it could easily be studied or even used to break the rules the Emperor controlled. Even at the fifth-tier Sun Moon Realm, many had ceased to create avatars because numerous divine techniques could reverse-engineer one¡¯s true self from the avatar. Both divine techniques and rules were the most important secrets of a cultivator. Others might know what divine techniques or rules you used, but you could not let them know the details, or they might exploit them. The same divine technique or rule can vary greatly in details among different cultivators. ¡°Hahaha, Dao Yuefeng, you fell for it. You think I¡¯m an illusion, but this is indeed my real body!¡± Yu Zhonggong suddenly burst into loud laughter, causing the sky of the Boundless Sea to tremble violently. In the next moment, as if glass were shattering, countless space fissures, miles wide and seemingly endless in length, appeared throughout the sky of the Boundless Sea. A sense of apocalyptic dread filled the hearts of everyone in the Boundless Sea, as if the realm might shatter at any moment. Chen Fei¡¯s body tensed slightly. Normally, a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm should not be able to enter a lower realm. But this was based on what he had seen in the records; the real situation was uncertain. What if there was some treasure that allowed a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm to enter a lower realm? If the situation worsened, Chen Fei planned to tear through space and head to the Corpse Cliff Mountain. Even if that place had other dangers, it was preferable to facing a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm. Dao Yuefeng watched the changes in the Boundless Sea with calm indifference, even as the rules of the Boundless Sea emitted sounds like steel being torn apart. He remained unmoved. Ban Yuanfu and the other Ice Race Sun Moon Realm experts charged toward Nie Shengyun with wild laughter. Nie Shengyun, though solemn, did not retreat and met them head-on. The Sun Moon Realm experts from several Sacred Lands and the Monster Kings also closely followed. In the Return to Nothing Realm, the human race and the monster race were allied. Thus, the Monster Kings of the Boundless Sea would follow the spatial passage to Sky Sea City. However, the human race was only allied with ordinary demons. The divine beasts and many special monsters looked down on the human race¡¯s strength. Duan Suizhi and Chen Fei also flew toward the Ice Race. At this moment, Chen Fei could not simply turn and run. The Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was only a last resort; if given the chance, he would still prefer to leave through the spatial passage of Sky Sea City. Seeing that the danger sense from the Immortal Divine Body had not reached its peak, Chen Fei knew that even if he charged ahead, he would not die immediately. Moreover, even in the worst-case scenario, if he was struck dead by a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, he would still have one chance to revive. ¡°Yu Zhonggong, I mentioned earlier that your illusion technique has flaws. If you truly want to lure me to this realm, you should have invested more.¡± Dao Yuefeng¡¯s calm voice resonated, and then he turned and entered the spatial passage. The numerous space fissures in the sky of the Boundless Sea momentarily paused, then began to close rather than spread further. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The eye outside the realm, which had been watching Sky Sea City¡¯s spatial passage, did not speak. With a cold snort, the eye disappeared. Not only did the eye vanish, but Ban Yuanfu and the other Ice Race members also disappeared. It had all been an illusion that fooled everyone in the Boundless Sea but did not deceive Dao Yuefeng. Yu Zhonggong¡¯s attempt to lure Dao Yuefeng out of the Boundless Sea realm had failed. Chen Fei and Duan Suizhi halted in mid-air. Chapter 913 - Chapter 913: Not Good, I’ve Become a Substitute Chapter 913: Not Good, I¡¯ve Become a Substitute Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It¡¯s actually fake!¡± Duan Suizhi muttered to himself. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s fake!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze wavered. Earlier, Chen Fei had a strange feeling but didn¡¯t realize that the figure was a fake. It was rumored that this sixth-tier Ice Clan Emperor mastered the rules of illusion. Creating illusions indistinguishable from reality was just a simple feat for him. For those below the sixth tier, whatever this Ice Clan Emperor wanted them to see was what they would see, even if the real entity here might just be a trivial illusion. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that this was a lower plane, just one illusion would be enough to annihilate all beings in the Boundless Sea. A Sixth Stage Emperor Realm couldn¡¯t do much to the lower plane, but as for the beings in the lower plane, if they dared to appear elsewhere, it would be a massacre. The rule contest between Dao Yuefeng and Yu Zhonggong resembled a battle between spear and shield, with Dao Yuefeng currently holding the upper hand. ¡°I¡¯ll go find Elder Pan. You continue to search along the previous route,¡± Chen Fei instructed Duan Suizhi after a moment. ¡°Okay!¡± Duan Suizhi nodded, having recovered from his earlier shock. Chen Fei turned, tearing through space, and left the spot. As Chen Fei pondered in the spatial rift, he considered the next steps. The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique hadn¡¯t fully penetrated Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s soul, but the surface-level memories were invaluable to Chen Fei. Many basic facts about the Return to Nothing Realm were unknown to people from the Boundless Sea, and the people from Sky Sea City wouldn¡¯t actively inform Chen Fei. Now, however, Chen Fei had learned almost everything he needed from Yan Ming¡¯an. Dao Yuefeng, the City Lord of Sky Sea City, had a profound understanding of causal pathways, even to the extent of being almost infallible in his calculations. However, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s focus was primarily on his own cultivation and the safety of Sky Sea City, leaving him little attention for minor matters. Infallibility in calculations was based on the premise of having things to calculate, not omniscience. Even a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, despite their strength, couldn¡¯t achieve that. Thus, pretending to be Yan Ming¡¯an and using the spatial portal to leave the Boundless Sea posed no issue for Chen Fei. As for the current situation in the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei was powerless to change it. Chen Fei lacked the ability to take the Boundless Sea¡¯s essence and wouldn¡¯t do so if he could. If he took it, Dao Yuefeng would inevitably trace it and deduce Chen Fei¡¯s involvement from the clues. Chen Fei had always suspected that his panel might be a manifestation of a powerful being¡¯s Dao fruit. Logically, it should have the ability to conceal and avoid tracking. But in reality, it didn¡¯t have this ability. It was unclear whether Chen Fei¡¯s guess was wrong or if this was designed to avoid being targeted by true powerhouses. After all, a mere Sun Moon Realm practitioner blocking tracing seemed highly problematic and would be even more dangerous in the long run. Regardless of the situation, Chen Fei currently couldn¡¯t conceal or block, so he couldn¡¯t afford to be reckless. Facing the pursuit of a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, even if he turned into a true deity, it would be difficult to escape death. Once the essence of the Boundless Sea was extracted, the plane wouldn¡¯t collapse or lose its vitality, but its weakening would accelerate. Currently, the Boundless Sea barely supported cultivation up to the mid-Sun Moon Realm. After part of its essence was taken, the cultivation limit would drop to the early Sun Moon Realm. In a few hundred years, it would fall to the peak of the Mountain-Sea Realm. At that point, the Boundless Sea plane would enter a relatively stable period, potentially lasting thousands or even tens of thousands of years before further decline. From Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s memories, the plan of Sky Sea City was to temporarily close the spatial portal after extracting the plane¡¯s essence. In the future, if someone reached the plane¡¯s cultivation limit, they could trigger the restrictions outside the spatial portal to reopen it and enter Sky Sea City. In this situation, it wouldn¡¯t hinder talented individuals from the Boundless Sea from continuing their ascent. Sky Sea City¡¯s strategy was not specifically designed for the Boundless Sea but was a uniform approach applied by the human race of the Return to Nothing Realm to all declining planes. The essence of a plane was extremely precious. Several Emperors of the human race had relied on it to gradually cultivate to their level, making it one of the most valued materials among humans. It was irreplaceable. Chen Fei landed on a mountain range, intentionally avoiding finding Pan Qingwu. He noted that the Indestructible Vision was quite effective, but there was no need to test if Pan Qingwu could detect it. After standing on the mountain for several hours, Chen Fei withdrew Thousand Geese City from the Profound Heavenly Ring and placed it into Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s Tianling Pendant. The Tianling Pendant, initially a spiritual treasure, had its spiritual essence erased by Chen Fei, reducing it nearly to the level of a mere artifact. Fortunately, its foundation was still substantial, allowing it to stabilize at the edge of the spiritual treasure category. Packing so many people into a spiritual treasure might be noticed by individuals with special divine abilities, but using a spiritual artifact significantly reduced the likelihood of detection. With preparations complete, Chen Fei tore through space and arrived at Thousand Rocks Mountain in the southwestern region, where he saw the spatial portal suspended in mid-air. Emitting Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s aura, Chen Fei flew forward. The two early Sun Moon Realm guards stationed outside the spatial portal saw Chen Fei and cupped their hands in greeting. ¡°I have important matters to attend to and need to return to Sky Sea City,¡± Chen Fei said, producing a jade token, which was an identity token for Sky Sea City. Every resident of Sky Sea City had one, and the aura on the token matched Chen Fei¡¯s current aura. The two guards inspected the token and, finding no issues, stepped aside to allow passage through the spatial portal. Chen Fei returned their salute, stepped into the spatial portal, and felt no significant danger. The sensation of spinning and shifting strongly affected him, but given Chen Fei¡¯s current state, it had little negative impact. Inside the spatial portal, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but glance back. He was about to leave the Boundless Sea, unsure of how long it would be before he returned. His strength was still insufficient to change many things. The Sun Moon Realm was impressive and a pillar among all humanity, but it was still not enough. To effect change, one needed to become even stronger. Within the Tianling Pendant, the people of Thousand Geese City seemed to sense something. It was difficult to describe the feeling, but recalling Chen Fei¡¯s previous words, it was clear they were about to leave the Boundless Sea for Sky Sea City and the Return to Nothing Realm! That was a vast world where myriad races vied for supremacy, but humanity could only barely protect itself for now. Given the opportunity to enter the upper realms like the Return to Nothing Realm, no one in Thousand Geese City would refuse. Though it might come with great risks, the opportunities were equally immense. Beyond that, reaching the upper limit of cultivation in the Return to Nothing Realm would be a significant benefit for everyone in Thousand Geese City. Not everyone in Thousand Geese City was suited for cultivation, but once the cultivation level reached the Aperture Tempering realm, the lifespan would directly extend to two hundred years, which was a nearly irresistible temptation. In the spatial portal, the concept of time was stretched, and the surroundings were awash in vibrant colors. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s vision cleared as he found himself standing on a teleportation array. The vibrant and abundant elemental energy of the heavens and earth enveloped him, making Chen Fei feel more invigorated and spiritually attuned. Chen Fei instinctively looked around and faintly saw a towering city wall hundreds of miles away. Even from such a distance, Chen Fei could sense a powerful and imposing aura emanating from the city. This was Sky Sea City, and this was the Return to Nothing Realm! Several Sun Moon Realm guards were stationed around the teleportation array. They glanced at the jade token hanging from Chen Fei¡¯s waist. ¡°You¡¯re back!¡± a voice suddenly called out from a distance. Nie Shengyun¡¯s figure appeared not far away, accompanied by a somewhat surprised Duan Suizhi. ¡°In response to Elder Nie, Elder Pan instructed me to return and procure a Source Stone from Wushuang Pavilion,¡± Chen Fei replied, bowing slightly. ¡°A Source Stone?¡± Nie Shengyun frowned slightly, nodded, and stepped into the teleportation array. Duan Suizhi clapped Chen Fei on the shoulder and followed Nie Shengyun. Chen Fei¡¯s smile faded as he realized that the danger sensing of the Indestructible Vision was too vague to foresee specific issues. Chen Fei swiftly moved towards the teleportation hall. In Sky Sea City, flying was prohibited. Even Sun Moon Realm practitioners couldn¡¯t fly; only those at the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm had the privilege to fly within the city. Sky Sea City had a teleportation hall that connected to other human cities. According to the original plan, Chen Fei was to use the teleportation hall to leave Sky Sea City and travel to other human cities. Since Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s identity was a temporary disguise, using it for a short while was manageable. However, consistently operating under this identity might eventually reveal clues, leading to significant problems. Therefore, leaving Sky Sea City and moving to another location allowed Chen Fei to start anew, and the people of Thousand Geese City could freely appear in the Return to Nothing Realm. Encountering Nie Shengyun now further emphasized the need to avoid delay. Sky Sea City was vast, spanning several thousand miles. The teleportation hall was located at the city¡¯s center. Without the ability to fly or tear through space, and unable to run recklessly, it took Chen Fei half an hour to reach the teleportation hall. Just as he was about to approach, Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed, and he gradually stopped. ¡°May I ask why the two of you have followed me?¡± Chen Fei turned to look behind him. As soon as Chen Fei spoke, two figures emerged, looking down on him. ¡°Yan Ming¡¯an, we are from the Sky Resonance Court. You should know why we are here,¡± Shen Shundong said, surveying Yan Ming¡¯an with a faint smile. Upon hearing Sky Resonance Court, Chen Fei¡¯s frown deepened. He knew well why the Sky Resonance Court was looking for Yan Ming¡¯an. It was somewhat unbelievable, but Yan Ming¡¯an was being pressured into marriage by the second miss of the Sky Resonance Court. Because of this, Yan Ming¡¯an had ended up hiding in the Boundless Sea. The goal was to leverage the merit of obtaining the Boundless Sea¡¯s plane essence to negotiate with the Sky Resonance Court. The Sky Resonance Court was one of the major powers in Sky Sea City, with a strong presence of Rule Integration Realm late-stage experts. Being selected by the second miss of the Sky Resonance Court might seem acceptable, even if it meant becoming an adopted son-in-law. In fact, most Sun Moon Realm practitioners would probably be delighted to accept such a position if they encountered it. Entering the Sky Resonance Court could mean a significant reduction in the effort required over several decades, or even centuries. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, if the one pushing for the marriage was the second miss of the Sky Resonance Court, most would go to great lengths to avoid it. This was because the second miss had previously shown interest in around ten Sun Moon Realm practitioners. After they joined the Sky Resonance Court, they mysteriously died not long after. Over time, no one dared to accept the second miss¡¯s demands, and everyone avoided her as much as possible. In the air above the Boundless Sea, Nie Shengyun recalled Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s appearance, feeling a strange sense of unease but unable to pinpoint the exact issue. Nie Shengyun sensed Pan Qingwu¡¯s location, tore through space, and appeared before Pan Qingwu moments later. Chapter 914 - Chapter 914: Overbearing Chapter 914: Overbearing Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Pan Qingwu glanced at Nie Shengyun with some surprise, not understanding why Nie Shengyun had suddenly come to find him. In the Boundless Sea, their tasks were both to locate the plane¡¯s origin. However, their roles had differed slightly. Pan Qingwu had been responsible for the search, while Nie Shengyun had handled logistical support, allowing Pan Qingwu to focus entirely on one task. Thus, Nie Shengyun had often been seen traveling back and forth between Sky Sea City and the Boundless Sea, whereas Pan Qingwu had not returned to Sky Sea City even once since arriving in the Boundless Sea. Even when the Ice Clan¡¯s Emperor had appeared previously, Pan Qingwu had not gone forward to confront him. ¡°How much longer do you think it will take?¡± Nie Shengyun had asked softly. Bringing the plane¡¯s origin back to Sky Sea City had been a significant achievement, and the rewards would have been enough to advance Nie Shengyun further. For at least the next hundred years, he would not have needed to worry about cultivation resources. To secure this task, Nie Shengyun had invested a substantial cost in Sky Sea City to succeed. Compared to Pan Qingwu¡¯s background, though Nie Shengyun had also been a member of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, he had still been considerably inferior. Because of this, Nie Shengyun had been extremely meticulous about every detail of this task, not allowing even the slightest error. ¡°It would take at most two months, and as little as one month, to locate the plane¡¯s origin,¡± Pan Qingwu had said after some thought. ¡°So soon!¡± Hearing Pan Qingwu¡¯s words, Nie Shengyun¡¯s eyes had lit up slightly. The initially estimated time had been at least six months, and depending on the weakness of the Boundless Sea plane, it might have taken even longer. ¡°The appearance of the Ice Clan¡¯s Emperor had stimulated the plane¡¯s origin,¡± Pan Qingwu had explained with a smile. ¡°It seems that the Ice Clan¡¯s Emperor had done us a great favor!¡± Nie Shengyun¡¯s face had also shown a smile. ¡°It¡¯s just a coincidence! The Boundless Sea plane had decayed too severely.¡± Stimulating the plane¡¯s origin did not always make it easier to locate; sometimes it could have the opposite effect, causing the origin to hide even deeper. Nie Shengyun had nodded, understanding this principle as well. ¡°By the way, I had seen Yan Ming¡¯an in Sky Sea City. I have the Source Stone with me. Should I give it to you now?¡± As Nie Shengyun had spoken, a Source Stone had flown out from his storage. ¡°Source Stone? I hadn¡¯t asked Yan Ming¡¯an to buy this material!¡± Pan Qingwu had frowned at Nie Shengyun¡¯s words. Nie Shengyun¡¯s actions had paused slightly, and his eyes had narrowed. In the Return to Nothing Realm, Sky Sea City. ¡°If you two want to come, then follow along!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow relaxed as he glanced at the two, then continued toward the Teleportation Hall. In Sky Sea City, fighting had been prohibited. Even if you had the greatest blood feud, it was not allowed. If caught by the city¡¯s patrols, regardless of your strength or background, you would have been taken to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s prison. Even if a Rule Integration Realm expert had acted, the consequences would have been the same. Of course, while they would have arrested you, how they dealt with you afterward could have been more flexible. Depending on your strength and background, the final punishment would have varied. Wherever there was life, there was conflict. In a world where power was paramount, natural divisions into different levels of strength occurred. There was no absolute fairness, only a relatively stable environment. Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan watched Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s departing figure and exchanged a glance, choosing not to intercept him. The Sky Resonance Court was very powerful, and the second miss of Sky Resonance Court had considerable influence, but Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan were only two of Sky Resonance Court¡¯s guards. If they had acted within Sky Sea City, Sky Resonance Court would probably have abandoned them. After all, the second miss¡¯s intention was to monitor Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s movements. Once he appeared in Sky Sea City, their task was to prevent him from returning to the previous spatial passage by any means necessary, while simply keeping an eye on him otherwise. At this moment, the second miss of Sky Resonance Court had already received their information and was on her way with others. Chen Fei moved on the spatial fluctuations, his speed surpassing that of earlier. Sky Sea City was enveloped in a massive array. In addition to the powerful defensive and anti-air forces, the space within Sky Sea City was also forcibly compressed. Without forcibly moving, traveling on spatial fluctuations was already Chen Fei¡¯s fastest speed. Chen Fei did not linger with Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan, as his internal warning had begun to rise, indicating a significant danger approaching him. It could be from the second miss of Sky Resonance Court or Nie Shengyun noticing something wrong and coming to capture Chen Fei. Regardless of the situation, leaving Sky Sea City was the best option. In a few breaths, Chen Fei reached the Teleportation Hall. The hall was bustling with people. It not only provided teleportation to other human cities but also to several cities within the Human Alliance. Earlier in Sky Sea City, Chen Fei had already seen some foreign races. Not only the demon race but also other races. In the Return to Nothing Realm, the human race was of average strength, so alliances and collaborations were inevitable. Although the strongest races in the alliance only had six-stage Emperors and no seven-stage experts, they were still a force that could come together in critical times. Chen Fei entered the hall, quickly glanced around, and then threw out a hundred high-grade origin stones, stepping into a teleportation array. Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan followed without hesitation and entered the teleportation array together. Chen Fei remained composed. Entering and exiting the teleportation array was everyone¡¯s freedom; as long as one paid enough high-grade origin stones, no one would block them. In less than a moment, the teleportation array was filled with nine people. A beam of divine light erupted, and the nine people disappeared from the hall. The destination of this teleportation array was Lingxi City, which was hundreds of thousands of miles away from Sky Sea City. The area of the Return to Nothing Realm was far from comparable to that of the Boundless Sea, but the actual area occupied by the human race might not even be half of the Central Continent. Lingxi City did not belong to the human race but was a city inhabited by the Gong Clan. The Gong Clan looked similar to humans but was generally shorter in stature. Compared to the average talents of humans, the Gong Clan had an exceptionally outstanding talent for forging. They could forge various powerful mystical treasures and even artifacts for the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. Their craftsmanship far exceeded that of the humans for items of the same rank. Despite their slightly weaker overall strength, the Gong Clan held an equal status among the allied races due to their racial talents. It was rumored that the Gong Clan even aimed to forge puppets surpassing the six-stage Emperor Realm through their forging techniques, but despite the years, they had not succeeded. In the teleportation passage, filled with vibrant colors, Chen Fei glanced around and extinguished Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s soul within the Tianling Pendant. Since they were already in the Return to Nothing Realm, there was no need to worry about the death of a Sun Moon Realm expert causing any celestial phenomena. In the Boundless Sea, the death of a Sun Moon Realm expert would resonate with the plane¡¯s rules. However, in the Return to Nothing Realm, even the simultaneous deaths of hundreds or thousands of Sun Moon Realm experts would not cause any fluctuation in the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s rules. Even the death of a six-stage Emperor would not provoke any response from the Return to Nothing Realm. Therefore, there was no need to keep Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s soul. In fact, keeping it could increase the risk of Chen Fei¡¯s exposure. As for the cultivation inheritance within Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s soul, Chen Fei could not extract it at the moment. Simple torture was ineffective on the soul of a Sun Moon Realm expert, rendering it essentially useless. In less than a few breaths, the spatial passage brightened, and the nine people appeared in another grand hall. Chen Fei stepped out of the teleportation array naturally, then left the hall and sped away. Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan followed without any attempt at concealment. Chen Fei glanced back at them and began to accelerate. Lingxi City also had anti-air arrays, so Chen Fei could only move along the ground, which slightly affected his speed. After circling a few times, Chen Fei failed to shake off Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan. Frowning slightly, Chen Fei looked around and, with a shift in expression, took a few steps to arrive at a marketplace. Lingxi City was home to a famous marketplace where all traces of goods were erased upon entry, and there were numerous entrances and exits. This marketplace was an ideal place to handle troublesome matters, and that was exactly the Gong Clan¡¯s purpose. ¡°You can go to other places, but not here.¡± Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan suddenly quickened their pace, blocking Chen Fei¡¯s path. If Chen Fei entered the marketplace, they might lose him, and if the second miss arrived afterward, they would be unable to report back. ¡°Why don¡¯t you go somewhere else? You can¡¯t go in here!¡± Chi Chengyuan said, appearing to negotiate but actually trying to drive Chen Fei away. ¡°Are you two going to make a move here?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. ¡°Hahaha, Brother Yan, you might not know this, but the second miss is very close to the daughter of the Bai family in Lingxi City. If we fight here, we would be caught, but guess what the outcome will be?¡± Shen Shundong laughed loudly. Compared to the strictness of Sky Sea City, in Lingxi City, many issues could be resolved with money. The marketplace in front of them, for example, dealt with goods, not people. Moreover, Sky Resonance Court had connections here. Thus, while Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan would face significant trouble if they acted in Sky Sea City, here, Sky Resonance Court only needed to spend some origin stones. ¡°Do you really want to do this?¡± Chen Fei, feeling the increasing warnings in his soul, feared that continuing to delay might bring more danger. Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan wore sarcastic smiles and had no intention of answering Chen Fei¡¯s question. Chen Fei turned directly and ran toward the eastern gate of Lingxi City. Under different circumstances, Chen Fei might have had time to deal with Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan, but the current situation did not allow him to act in a normal manner. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Seeing that Yan Ming¡¯an was abandoning the marketplace, Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan exchanged smug smiles. Yan Ming¡¯an was indeed a pitiful figure, chosen by the second miss, and it was a shame about his good looks. But that was of no concern to them. As long as they kept an eye on Yan Ming¡¯an, there would be benefits for them later. Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan closely followed Chen Fei. In no time, the eastern gate came into view. In Sky Sea City, Nie Shengyun emerged from the spatial passage. Chapter 915 - Chapter 915: Violent Killing Chapter 915: Violent Killing Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At the eastern gate of Lingxi City, Chen Fei glanced up at the towering city wall before lowering his head and walking past it. Shen Shundong and the others watched Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s departing figure, their brows furrowing slightly. Where was Yan Ming¡¯an heading now? Shen Shundong¡¯s mind raced with various thoughts as he suddenly moved to intercept Yan Ming¡¯an. Within the city, even if there were uncertainties, they were still under their control. But outside the city, the variables increased significantly, making it easy to lose track of Yan Ming¡¯an. If that were the case, they would need to lock Yan Ming¡¯an within Lingxi City, even if it meant taking direct action. As they had just mentioned, the relationship between the Sky Resonance Court and the Bai House was very good. If Yan Ming¡¯an were indeed imprisoned in Lingxi City, it would not be a major issue. However, as Shen Shundong moved, Chen Fei¡¯s speed suddenly surged, and in an instant, Shen Shundong found himself unable to stop Chen Fei¡¯s path. In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei had dashed out of Lingxi City. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of clashing weapons echoed as the guards at the eastern gate noticed the commotion and all turned their eyes toward it. Only when they saw that Shen Shundong had not actually made a move did they shift their gaze away. ¡°Chase!¡± Shen Shundong barked the command, his figure vanishing from the eastern gate. Behind him, Chi Chengyuan¡¯s figure also flickered and disappeared. Outside Lingxi City, Chen Fei had already soared into the air. Chen Fei sensed the spatial rifts, which allowed for movement, but the distance was limited to a few dozen miles and would easily be detected by Shen Shundong and the others. Yan Ming¡¯an did not possess spatial movement abilities, and very few in the human race had such special powers. Most who wished to use spatial rifts for movement needed to rely on special divine powers to achieve it. In the Gong Clan, there were indeed treasures that allowed for spatial movement. However, these were all top-tier treasures and extremely rare, not accessible to ordinary people in the Sun Moon Realm. At this moment, if Chen Fei suddenly used a spatial move, Shen Shundong and the others would likely stop and report the situation, creating even more variables. Seven thousand miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s figure slowly halted. He could not continue forward; continuing would mean leaving the Gong Clan¡¯s territory. At that point, the dangers Chen Fei would face would multiply. In the Return to Nothing Realm, the safest places were undoubtedly the cities of their respective races. Outside the cities, while the safety could be reasonably assured, there were usually no huge dangers under normal circumstances. Unless, of course, one encountered some particularly unfortunate events. Once entering areas outside the territory, it was difficult to predict what might happen. Chen Fei had acquired a lot of useful knowledge from Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s surface memories. However, Yan Ming¡¯an himself had very limited knowledge about the areas outside the Gong Clan¡¯s cities. Generally, no one would choose to act outside the cities of other races and cross over the boundary. The Return to Nothing Realm was home to myriad races. The term ¡°myriad races¡± is a virtual number, not because the actual number of races is fewer than ten thousand, but because the actual number exceeds that. Of course, most of these races are relatively weak, and to survive, they choose to depend on more powerful races. The Ice Race has vassal races, and the human race naturally does as well. In the Return to Nothing Realm, apart from many lawful neutral races, there are actually more chaotic and evil races. These chaotic and evil races do not build cities and often act alone, but they are all powerful or peculiar in nature. In the human race, the Sun Moon Realm is considered a core strength, but in the wilds of the Return to Nothing Realm, its power does not guarantee sufficient safety. For greater safety, having multiple Sun Moon Realm practitioners acting in groups is a good option. Alternatively, having at least a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm practitioner could roughly ensure safety while acting alone. Apart from this, below the Sun Moon Realm, the human race generally does not venture outside their borders. In fact, many people from the human race spend their entire lives within the city, experiencing birth, aging, illness, and death within a radius of nearly ten thousand miles. Seeing Yan Ming¡¯an stop, Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan did not rashly approach but maintained a cautious distance of several miles, observing the surroundings carefully. If anything seemed off, they would quickly retreat. After observing for a moment, Shen Shundong and his companion could not detect anything unusual; indeed, Yan Ming¡¯an was the only one visible in the distance. ¡°Yan Ming¡¯an, did you deliberately lure us here to kill us?¡± Chi Chengyuan sneered, looking at Yan Ming¡¯an in the distance. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s Invincible Golden Body was well-known within the Sun Moon Realm circles of Tianhai City, as it was one of the top protective divine powers among the human race. The fact that the second young lady of the Sky Resonance Court was interested in Yan Ming¡¯an was somewhat related to this divine power. However, to think that the Invincible Golden Body alone could defeat or even kill the two of them was quite unrealistic. Although Shen Shundong and his companion¡¯s divine powers were slightly inferior to Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s, they were by no means mediocre; otherwise, they would not have been able to serve as guards in the Sky Resonance Court. In a one-on-one fight, they were not afraid, let alone now that they were two against one. ¡°That is indeed my intention!¡± Hearing Chi Chengyuan¡¯s words, Chen Fei chuckled softly. He took a step backward with his right foot and instantly appeared several miles away, charging toward Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan. Seeing Yan Ming¡¯an truly coming toward them, Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan¡¯s brows furrowed. Instead of rushing forward to confront him, they retreated a short distance and continuously scanned their surroundings. In Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan¡¯s minds, unless Yan Ming¡¯an had gone mad, it was unlikely for him to attack them alone. There might indeed be an ambush nearby. Yet, after retreating several dozen miles, no other activity was detected. Yan Ming¡¯an was still only a few miles away. There really was no ambush! Watching Yan Ming¡¯an charge forward with a fierce momentum, Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan¡¯s eyes turned cold. Killing Yan Ming¡¯an would definitely enrage the second young lady, but severely wounding him and leaving him with just a breath of life would likely be more acceptable to her. Chi Chengyuan raised his hands, and a towering mountain shadow appeared above Chen Fei. In the Mountain Sea Realm, various phenomena often occurred during battles, but these were merely illusions reflecting intent and mental pressure. In the Sun Moon Realm, however, the divine powers involved contained real, immense force, not just atmospheric pressure. Chen Fei felt his body sink slightly, the golden light on his surface wrinkling as if it might be torn apart by the immense force. Shen Shundong¡¯s long spear appeared in his hand. His body naturally bent, and blazing flames surged upward, turning into a streak of rainbow light that rushed toward Chen Fei. Chi Chengyuan¡¯s divine powers were both offensive and defensive, while Shen Shundong¡¯s powers were more attack-oriented. Their combination allowed them to usually escape unharmed even in dangerous situations. Facing Yan Ming¡¯an, who was also at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm, Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan saw no reason to defend and thus launched their full offensive. The Invincible Golden Body was indeed outstanding in defense, not easily destroyed by a single attack. Chen Fei, seeing Shen Shundong charging toward him, decided to stay in place and looked up at the mountain shadow overhead. If Chen Fei were truly using the Invincible Golden Body, facing Chi Chengyuan¡¯s divine power would not make him completely immobile, but it would slow him down significantly. When faced with Shen Shundong¡¯s attacks, he would only be able to struggle to defend himself. In the Sun Moon Realm, even a skilled individual would struggle to take on two opponents. Only the true prodigies of major powers could manage such a feat. ¡°Boom!¡± Shen Shundong¡¯s purple flame spear collided with Chen Fei¡¯s palm. Heavenly fire scorched, and the primordial energies of heaven and earth twisted as a wave of force swept outward. The space itself was not going to shatter; the Sun Moon Realm did not possess such power, even battles between Sixth Stage Emperor Realm did not have such destructive capacity. Shen Shundong looked at Yan Ming¡¯an, who did not retreat a step, his eyes widening slightly. Although the golden light on Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s body was violently trembling and had been on the verge of collapse under the attacks of Chi Chengyuan and himself, why did Yan Ming¡¯an still appear so relaxed at this moment? Shen Shundong sensed something was wrong and instinctively tried to withdraw his spear. However, as soon as Shen Shundong began to pull the purple flame spear, he realized he couldn¡¯t move it. Looking up, he saw that Yan Ming¡¯an had somehow tightened his grip, holding the tip of the spear firmly in his hand. ¡°Let go!¡± Shen Shundong roared as he spun the spear, channeling extreme penetrating power from the shaft to the tip. The scorching heavenly fire gathered at the spear¡¯s tip, forming a fiery needle that pierced through everything around. Yet, as Shen Shundong twisted the spear, he found he couldn¡¯t turn it. The purple flame spear seemed to be welded into Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s hand. At that moment, Shen Shundong¡¯s face changed drastically. How could Yan Ming¡¯an possess such immense power? Had he gained some significant advantage from the lower realms? Before Shen Shundong could fully process this thought, an irresistible force burst from the spear shaft. Shen Shundong instinctively let go, but it was too late; his hand bones shattered, and he staggered. Chen Fei grabbed the spear and used it like a sword, slicing toward Shen Shundong. Although Chi Chengyuan¡¯s mountain divine power exerted considerable pressure, Chen Fei was unaffected due to his dominance body. As a result, Chen Fei¡¯s spear strike was as swift as a shooting star. Shen Shundong had no time to evade and could only cross his arms to block. ¡°Boom!¡± Shen Shundong felt a numbing in his arms before he could even process anything else; his arms turned into a cloud of blood. The purple flame spear then cut through Shen Shundong¡¯s chest with no significant resistance, slicing through cleanly. Shen Shundong¡¯s body stiffened as he stared at Yan Ming¡¯an. This couldn¡¯t be Yan Ming¡¯an; no matter how many fortuitous encounters he had, it was impossible for his strength to change so drastically. However, understanding this at this moment was already too late. A wave of energy surged, and Shen Shundong exploded into a cloud of blood mist. Several miles away, Chi Chengyuan¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. Without hesitation, he turned and rushed toward Lingxi City. Just as he took a step, a figure emerged from a spatial rift, and the purple flame spear aimed at Chi Chengyuan. ¡°Seal!¡± Chi Chengyuan, trembling with fear, raised a mountain to shield himself. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The spear tip paused slightly before the mountain but then pierced through the entire mountain range with unstoppable force, the tip driving through Chi Chengyuan¡¯s head. Chi Chengyuan¡¯s mouth trembled, trying to speak. Chen Fei stepped forward, gripping Chi Chengyuan¡¯s head with one hand and casting the Divine Dream Technique. Thousands of miles away, within Lingxi City¡¯s teleportation hall, a graceful figure slowly emerged. A peak Sun Moon Realm old servant stood respectfully beside this figure. ¡°Uncle Fu, tell me, why does Ming¡¯an always try to avoid me?¡± Chapter 916 - Chapter 916: Stealing the Sky and Swapping the Sun Chapter 916: Stealing the Sky and Swapping the Sun Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Youthful arrogance is quite normal,¡± Fu Yongshun said, lowering his eyes. In front of Miss Lu Mengnan, the second young lady of the Sky Resonance Court, Fu Yongshun lacked the demeanor expected of a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator. He seemed more like an ordinary old servant. ¡°Has Ming¡¯an been influenced by the gossip outside, leading him to misunderstand me?¡± Lu Mengnan¡¯s eyes were slightly red, and her expression was sorrowful. ¡°Who dares to spread rumors? This old servant would tear out their tongues right in front of them!¡± Fu Yongshun¡¯s eyes suddenly flashed with a glint of hostility. ¡°Words can be like melting metal; it¡¯s unstoppable.¡± Lu Mengnan shook her head, looking ahead as she continued, ¡°I only hope to find Ming¡¯an now and explain to him that things are not as he thinks.¡± ¡°Miss, don¡¯t worry. This old servant will bring Yan Ming¡¯an before you shortly,¡± Fu Yongshun whispered. With the strength of a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator, capturing someone in the early Sun Moon Realm is almost as easy as a casual task. In the lower realms, a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator is the strongest in the realm, and in the Return to Nothing Realm, they have a great chance of breaking into the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. Of course, compared to those prodigies who cultivated to the peak Sun Moon Realm on their own and then crossed into the Return to Nothing Realm, the native peak Sun Moon Realm cultivators of the Return to Nothing Realm have often exhausted much of their potential. Unlike the prodigies from the lower realms who still possess strong potential and drive. However, regardless of potential, the strength of a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator is genuine and formidable, representing a significant power among both the human and Gong Clans. The fact that such a power is willing to serve as a mere servant in the Sky Resonance Court speaks volumes about the nature of this vast power. This is also why, despite possessing the invincible golden body as a divine ability seed and exceptional potential, Yan Ming¡¯an could only hide in the Boundless Sea to carry out tasks. Compared to a behemoth like the Sky Resonance Court, Yan Ming¡¯an, in the early Sun Moon Realm, is indeed very weak. ¡°Uncle Fu Yongshun, please don¡¯t harm Ming¡¯an,¡± Lu Mengnan reminded. ¡°This old servant understands¡­¡± Before Fu Yongshun could finish his sentence, his brow furrowed slightly as he took out a jade tablet. A light spot within it suddenly went out. This was a Soul Command Jade Tablet, used by the Sky Resonance Court¡¯s guards to leave a fragment of their soul within. When someone dies, the soul within the tablet dissipates. Compared to placing the jade tablets in a designated location under constant supervision, reporting incidents would be more immediate and straightforward. Storing the soul information of all the guards with Fu Yongshun undoubtedly saved time and effort, and any special situations could be detected immediately. Of course, Sky Resonance Court could not have Fu Yongshun manage all the guards alone. In fact, there were several people in Sky Resonance Court like Fu Yongshun, each managing a portion of the guards. ¡°Uncle Fu, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Lu Mengnan asked with concern. ¡°Miss, Shen Shundong is dead, and the situation has changed,¡± Fu Yongshun said, his eyes narrowing slightly with a hint of coldness. Such audacity, to dare kill someone from Sky Resonance Court! Thousands of miles away, at the boundary of the Gong Clan, Chen Fei made a slight motion with his right hand, causing Chi Chengyuan¡¯s body to turn to dust and vanish. The spiritual essence was extracted, and Chi Chengyuan¡¯s soul was separately sealed. No inheritance techniques were found, similar to Chen Fei¡¯s previous treatment of Yan Ming¡¯an; what Chen Fei cared about more was Chi Chengyuan¡¯s knowledge of Sky Sea City and Sky Resonance Court. Chi Chengyuan¡¯s knowledge of Sky Sea City was quite similar to Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s, as both had comparable cultivation levels. However, as a guard of Sky Resonance Court, Chi Chengyuan¡¯s understanding of Sky Resonance Court was naturally far superior to Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s. ¡°The guards of Sky Resonance Court actually had access to the Court¡¯s inheritance, and the inheritance was not weak at all!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and various thoughts flashed through his mind. Upon arriving in the Return to Nothing Realm, the upper limit of cultivation levels had been fully opened, removing concerns about advancing to the mid Sun Moon Realm being unattainable. However, the dangers in the Return to Nothing Realm far exceeded those in the Boundless Sea. The strongest in the Boundless Sea were at the mid Sun Moon Realm, and other stronger beings typically did not risk their lives to venture into the Boundless Sea. But in the Return to Nothing Realm, stronger individuals were everywhere. If luck was bad, one might encounter not just Sixth Stage Emperors but even stronger beings of Seventh Stage and above. At such times, there would be no escape. Therefore, how to quickly enhance one¡¯s own cultivation and strength was a pressing issue for Chen Fei. Among the human race, below the Sun Moon Realm, there were specialized academies for teaching techniques. The techniques there were balanced and suitable for everyone. Of course, if one displayed exceptional talent, the academy would tailor its teaching to their abilities, offering stronger techniques or even recommending them to other major forces. These large forces were eager to accept such prodigies to bolster their own power. However, by the time one reached the Sun Moon Realm, academies had little left to teach. At this stage, one had to comprehend divine abilities; relying solely on learning was no longer sufficient for advancement. At this point, Sun Moon Realm cultivators were tasked with protecting the human race, which helped ensure the safety of major cities and allowed for further advancement in their realm. Thus, for cultivating resources and techniques at the Sun Moon Realm, one had to either join major forces within the city or the major city lord¡¯s mansion. City lord¡¯s mansions were undoubtedly the most powerful in the human cities, as they were guarded by Sixth Stage Emperors. But being the most powerful did not necessarily mean the best treatment. Other forces within the city might increase their investments to attract Sun Moon Realm cultivators, to make their offers more appealing. Otherwise, given the same conditions, there was no reason to choose them over the city lord¡¯s mansion. It was always better to cling to the most significant force. Thus, Sky Resonance Court¡¯s conditions were quite favorable, with opportunities for learning techniques and exchanging resources being much more generous than those offered by the city lord¡¯s mansion. At this moment, Chen Fei was contemplating how to establish a foothold within the human cities. A rather troublesome issue was that Chen Fei was essentially an illegal immigrant, having entered Sky Sea City using Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s identity. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s identity was no longer usable due to its significant drawbacks. Using a completely new and unfamiliar identity posed another problem: Chen Fei could not prove his origins. Many in the human race were in the Sun Moon Realm, each with their own identity. Without an identity, one was like a fugitive, mingling on the fringes of various races. Going to the fringes was too dangerous for Chen Fei, and acquiring cultivation techniques would also be a major issue. The Divine Blessing Dream Entry Technique could not obtain techniques, at most providing some superficial memories. A stable channel for obtaining techniques and spiritual materials was still crucial for Chen Fei at this stage. Of course, the issue of being an illegal immigrant could be resolved. Even under the sun, there were shadows, let alone in other places. In the major cities of the human race, there were actually sellers of identities. Buying an identity would provide detailed records from birth to the present, and normally, such transactions would not cause problems. Although Chen Fei¡¯s secret arrival in the Return to Nothing Realm might seem extremely serious to people like Nie Shengyun, to those at a higher level of power, it was hardly a significant matter. After all, Chen Fei had caused no harm other than the death of Yan Ming¡¯an. In the lower realms, the death of a Sun Moon Realm cultivator might shake the rules, but in the Return to Nothing Realm, the death of such a cultivator barely registered with anyone else, except for the involved forces. No one knew Chen Fei, so his death or survival was irrelevant to them. Thus, there would be no issues if Chen Fei assumed a new identity within the human territories. At this moment, Chen Fei was pondering whether to use Chi Chengyuan¡¯s identity to enter Sky Resonance Court. Sky Resonance Court¡¯s review of guard identities was very strict. A purchased identity could usually deceive ordinary people, but it would likely be exposed by any major force. If Chen Fei entered Sky Resonance Court using Chi Chengyuan¡¯s identity, the initial identity review would pass, and the contributions accumulated by Chi Chengyuan would be transferred to him. Chi Chengyuan had served in Sky Resonance Court for over a hundred years. Although his cultivation had not improved much, he had accumulated a considerable amount of contribution points. Chi Chengyuan had been reluctant to use these points, intending to save them for an opportunity to enter the Enlightenment Pool. Sky Resonance Court had an Enlightenment Pool that directly enhanced one¡¯s comprehension of divine abilities. Chen Fei did not need the Enlightenment Pool; he intended to use the contribution points for other purposes. Almost 70% of Sky Resonance Court¡¯s guards had the habit of accumulating contribution points like Chi Chengyuan. Chen Fei looked at Chi Chengyuan¡¯s soul and lightly sliced off 30% of it with his right hand. He then used a hand seal to refine the 30% of the soul into a soul mark and placed it on the back of his left hand. Chen Fei¡¯s aura began to change as he adjusted his aura to match the soul mark, eventually becoming identical to the aura on the mark. Previously, when simulating Yan Ming¡¯an, Chen Fei had not used this method, as it was unnecessary. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s identity was meant to be discarded after use. Now, to enter Sky Resonance Court, the soul mark not only allowed Chen Fei to simulate more seamlessly, but also ensured that if someone used divine abilities to probe him, they would detect only Chi Chengyuan¡¯s soul aura. The divine ability that allowed one to see through the undying nature of the divine revealed all the changes occurring within this body clearly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s plan was to take advantage of Sky Resonance Court¡¯s benefits and then leave. Chi Chengyuan¡¯s soul, stunned by Chen Fei¡¯s transformation, seemed to understand why Yan Ming¡¯an had become so powerful¡ªbecause this person was not Yan Ming¡¯an at all! Chi Chengyuan struggled violently, filled with resentment, but was powerless to break free from Chen Fei¡¯s seal. Chen Fei looked down at Chi Chengyuan and, with a sword-like gesture of his right hand, caused Chi Chengyuan¡¯s soul to freeze. His spiritual awareness fell into complete silence. Without Chen Fei¡¯s unsealing, Chi Chengyuan would remain in this state of slumber. He would remain asleep until the end of his lifespan. Chapter 917 - Chapter 917: Taihang Shield Mountain Chapter 917: Taihang Shield Mountain Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A ring floated before Chen Fei; it was Chi Chengyuan¡¯s mysterious treasure named ¡°Eight Directions.¡± Its function was somewhat similar to Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s ¡°Tianling Pendant,¡± offering more defense than offense. At this moment, the ring had some cracks, a result of Chen Fei breaking through Chi Chengyuan¡¯s defenses with a single shot. Chen Fei grasped the Eight Directions ring, causing it to tremble slightly as he erased its spiritual essence. He slipped the Eight Directions ring onto his index finger, and the shadow of a mountain appeared around him, with a heavy force spreading in all directions. Chi Chengyuan¡¯s divine ability, known as ¡°Taihang Shield Mountain,¡± combined offense and defense, with its most notable feature being its weight. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered as a figure appeared before him¡ªit was Chi Chengyuan. ¡°Instant Thousand Year!¡± Chen Fei activated his eye technique, replaying the recent scene in front of him. As Chi Chengyuan employed Taihang Shield Mountain, his movements were slow, and Chen Fei clearly captured every detail of the technique. After a moment, Chen Fei used the Indestructible Vision to transform the previously conjured mountain shadow. Chen Fei continually adjusted the details, and after several breaths, his version of Taihang Shield Mountain bore about 80% resemblance to Chi Chengyuan¡¯s. Chen Fei smiled slightly and withdrew the Taihang Shield Mountain. Eighty percent resemblance was already sufficient. After all, a person¡¯s cultivation level progresses over time, and so do their techniques. Even if someone had previously seen Chi Chengyuan¡¯s Taihang Shield Mountain, they wouldn¡¯t notice significant differences in Chen Fei¡¯s version now. No one remains unchanged; even those whose cultivation has stagnated due to limited talent continually refine their techniques and methods to advance further. Chen Fei raised his right hand and looked at the Purple Fire Spear. He first transferred everything inside the spear into the Eight Directions ring. Next, destructive power enveloped the Purple Fire Spear, reducing it to ashes after a moment, and a portion of its spiritual essence was forcibly extracted. This essence, combined with Shen Shundong¡¯s earlier essence, was partially infused into the Eight Directions ring to maintain its position as a mysterious treasure. The remaining spiritual essence was used to alter the appearance of the Tianling Pendant, making it drastically different from its original form. Most of the remaining essence was poured into the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. The spiritual essence of mysterious treasures was immensely powerful, even challenging for top-grade spiritual treasures to endure. Not to mention, the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell had only recently absorbed the essence transformed by Yan Ming¡¯an. Now, as they absorbed the essence again, it seemed they might burst. However, the powerful force within the essence also began to induce transformation in the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. Having completed these tasks, Chen Fei swept his hand across, causing the aura at the scene to become chaotic. Then, his aura began to diminish, giving the appearance of severe injury and near death. Chen Fei looked toward Lingxi City. Since earlier, the Indestructible Vision had been on alert. However, with Chen Fei¡¯s simulation of Chi Chengyuan now complete, the alert level had dropped to the lowest. Clearly, the greatest danger for Chen Fei had passed. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei soared on the flames of his divine soul and soon spotted two figures ahead, showing a timely expression of joy at having survived a calamity. ¡°It¡¯s the guards of Chi Chengyuan!¡± Fu Yongxiao glanced at the somewhat disheveled figures ahead, frowning slightly. He whispered to Lu Mengnan beside him. Lu Mengnan, seeing the figures ahead, nodded slightly. With her initial Sun Moon Realm, it was easy for her to recognize the figures. However, Lu Mengnan only found Chi Chengyuan¡¯s appearance familiar. There were many guards in the Sky Resonance Court, and Lu Mengnan had no interest in remembering each one. Often, when she issued a task, Fu Yongxiao would handle it for her. ¡°Miss, Uncle Fu!¡± Chen Fei landed in front of them, speaking in a low voice and displaying a suitable amount of reverence. ¡°What happened? Where is Yan Ming¡¯an?¡± Fu Yongxiao, seeing Chi Chengyuan¡¯s near-death state, frowned slightly. He did not ask about Shen Shundong but inquired directly about Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s situation. The death of Shen Shundong, a guard of the Sky Resonance Court, was regrettable but covered by the system¡¯s compensation. The second miss would not be concerned about the fate of a guard; her primary concern was whether Yan Ming¡¯an was alive or dead. ¡°Yan Ming¡¯an killed Shen Shundong and heavily injured his subordinates. If not for the defensive nature of my subordinates¡¯ divine abilities, he might have died as well,¡± Chen Fei said quietly. ¡°Yan Ming¡¯an killed one person and nearly killed you?¡± Lu Mengnan¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Upon hearing that a guard had been killed in Lingxi City, Lu Mengnan initially thought the three of them had encountered some danger. She did not expect such a sequence of events. However, based on Lu Mengnan¡¯s understanding of Yan Ming¡¯an, while the invincible golden body was impressive, it was unlikely he could simultaneously fight against two elite guards of the Sky Resonance Court. Entering the Sky Resonance Court required more than just having a high cultivation level; one needed to meet certain standards in combat abilities as well. Sky Resonance Court¡¯s guards were considered elites among those at the Sun Moon Realm. Yan Ming¡¯an might be stronger, but not to such an extent. ¡°Explain everything from start to finish!¡± Fu Yongxiao¡¯s brow furrowed further. ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands and detailed every event from his encounter with Shen Shundong and his companions in Sky Sea City, narrating everything in detail. Of course, he did so from Chi Chengyuan¡¯s perspective. There was nothing to conceal since it would be easy to verify the details later. When he reached the part near the Gong Clan Border, Chen Fei used his spiritual power to briefly reenact the battle. Yan Ming¡¯an killed Shen Shundong with a few moves and then shattered the Taihang Shield Mountain with a single shot. At a critical moment, Chi Chengyuan dodged the shot and fled by burning his divine soul. Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s aura seemed to waver, possibly due to using some secret method. After watching the reenactment, Lu Mengnan and Fu Yongxiao¡¯s brows were deeply furrowed. Chen Fei glanced at them and stepped aside, remaining silent. The hardest lies to uncover are those with a kernel of truth. During his narration, Chen Fei had altered a few segments, but the rest were true to the scene at the time. Both logically and in other aspects, there were no contradictions. Thus, Lu Mengnan and Fu Yongxiao fell into silence after hearing Chen Fei¡¯s account. ¡°Uncle Fu, what should we do now?¡± Lu Mengnan asked, turning to Fu Yongxiao. ¡°Miss should return to the city to rest for a while. I will take care of things and return shortly,¡± Fu Yongxiao said quietly. Given the strange circumstances, it was safer for Lu Mengnan not to accompany him. Fu Yongxiao himself was injured, but if Lu Mengnan were harmed, Sky Resonance Court would surely hold him accountable. ¡°Alright, thank you, Uncle Fu.¡± Lu Mengnan nodded, not requesting to accompany him. Fu Yongxiao glanced at Chi Chengyuan, whose near-death state made him more of a burden than a help. ¡°Take good care of the Miss,¡± Fu Yongxiao said in a deep voice. ¡°Understood!¡± Chen Fei replied with a bow. Fu Yongxiao nodded, his form blurring as he vanished in the blink of an eye, disappearing several miles away. Lu Mengnan withdrew her gaze and flew back toward Lingxi City, with Chen Fei following behind. Looking at Lu Mengnan¡¯s figure, it was clear that she was exceptionally beautiful, especially with the refined aura cultivated through a life of luxury, which most practitioners could not match. In Sky Sea City, practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm felt a constant sense of urgency. This urgency drove them forward, making them reluctant to pause even for a moment. The human domain was unstable, frequently plagued by wars, requiring those at the Sun Moon Realm to fight on the front lines. On the battlefield, only strength mattered¡ªnothing else was recognized. Failing to diligently cultivate could result in a death so swift that one might not even understand how it happened. In contrast, Lu Mengnan seemed completely devoid of such urgency. She handled every situation methodically, protected by a powerful figure in the late stage of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. There were even rumors in Sky Sea City that the head of the Sky Resonance Court might soon break through to the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm level. At that point, the Sky Resonance Court would stand on equal footing with the City Lord¡¯s Manor, becoming a top-tier force within the human domain. Becoming the son-in-law of the Sky Resonance Court would be highly coveted, with countless people vying for the position. Yet, the reality of becoming the manor¡¯s son-in-law meant facing a swift and tragic end, which was unacceptable to anyone. Chen Fei retracted his gaze and obediently followed Lu Mengnan. He was indifferent to becoming the manor¡¯s son-in-law. His only concern was using up Chi Chengyuan¡¯s contribution value and then leaving. As for the people in Qianyan City, they would stay in the Tianling Pendant for now. With the power of the mysterious treasure, their cultivation would face no hindrance. In Lingxi City, Lu Mengnan arrived at a restaurant. Seeing Lu Mengnan, the restaurant¡¯s owner personally came forward and led her to a private seat by the window. Lu Mengnan was a regular guest here, and the owner naturally recognized her. Among the entire human race and its alliance, those at the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm level were rare, and those at the late stage of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm were even fewer. As a descendant of such a powerful figure, Lu Mengnan enjoyed many privileges. Lu Mengnan sat down while Chen Fei stood by her side, his eyes scanning the surroundings, his energy contained, presenting a devoted and protective demeanor. In Lingxi City, nothing out of the ordinary usually occurred. However, based on Chi Chengyuan¡¯s memories, Chen Fei knew that even at such times, maintaining appearances was crucial. Although it might seem somewhat theatrical, it was undoubtedly the right approach. This was a survival tactic for Sky Resonance Court¡¯s guards. Without Chi Chengyuan¡¯s memories, Chen Fei might have revealed a flaw. Less than half an hour later, Fu Yongxiao arrived at the restaurant and shook his head at Lu Mengnan, causing her expression to darken. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A quarter of an hour later, the three of them arrived at the Lingxi City teleportation hall. At this moment, the teleportation array from the direction of Sky Sea City activated, and Nie Shengyun emerged, immediately spotting Lu Mengnan and her companions. ¡°Greetings, Miss Lu, and Senior Fu!¡± Nie Shengyun approached and bowed to Lu Mengnan and Fu Yongxiao. Chen Fei stood quietly to the side, observing Nie Shengyun with a calm demeanor. Chapter 918 - Chapter 918: Picking Chestnuts from the Fire Chapter 918: Picking Chestnuts from the Fire Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Lu Mengnan gave a slight nod, acknowledging the others. Nie Shengyun was a member of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, serving the mansion for several generations. His loyalty was impeccable, which was why the matters concerning the plane¡¯s origin were entrusted to him, to go with Pan Qingwu to the Boundless Sea. Naturally, some courtesy was to be extended to members of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°I was just looking for you. Do you know that Yan Ming¡¯an has caused a great disaster by killing a guard from my Sky Resonance Court?¡± Fu Yongxiao took a step forward, speaking in a deep voice. The aura of a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator pressed down on Nie Shengyun, causing his face to turn pale as he involuntarily took a few steps back. Fu Yongxiao glanced at Nie Shengyun and withdrew his aura. ¡°Miss Lu, Senior Fu, I came here precisely to capture Yan Ming¡¯an.¡± With Fu Yongxiao retracting his aura, Nie Shengyun felt his body lighten and let out a breath of relief. As a mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivator, facing a peak-level Sun Moon Realm cultivator, the difference was too great. If Fu Yongxiao truly wanted to act, Nie Shengyun wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to escape. Of course, with the backing of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Fu Yongxiao wouldn¡¯t actually make a move against him. ¡°Oh? It seems you¡¯ve already noticed the problem. Please elaborate,¡± Fu Yongxiao said with a slight frown. ¡°Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s abrupt departure from the Boundless Sea plane is suspicious, which is why I pursued him,¡± Nie Shengyun briefly explained the situation. Leaving the Boundless Sea plane itself wasn¡¯t a major issue, but leaving without reason was highly problematic. Nie Shengyun wasn¡¯t worried about any issues with the origin of the Boundless Sea plane. After all, the City Lord¡¯s attention was focused here, and if any strong figures appeared in the Boundless Sea, the City Lord would definitely be informed in advance. Nie Shengyun pursued the matter because Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s problem reflected his own failure; he couldn¡¯t just act as if nothing had happened. ¡°Has Ming¡¯an been incited by someone? Is there another force interfering?¡± Lu Mengnan¡¯s brows furrowed slightly upon hearing Nie Shengyun¡¯s words. ¡°Yan Ming¡¯an is already dead. His soul token shattered an hour ago,¡± Nie Shengyun shook his head. Previously, he had seen Yan Ming¡¯an in Sky Sea City and hadn¡¯t expected there to be real problems. According to intelligence in Sky Sea City, Yan Ming¡¯an had arrived in Lingxi City, but his soul token was detected as shattered on the way. All Sun Moon Realm cultivators heading to the Boundless Sea had their soul tokens managed by Nie Shengyun. ¡°Ming¡¯an is dead?¡± Lu Mengnan was momentarily stunned. Even though there had been suspicions before, learning that Yan Ming¡¯an had indeed died was difficult for Lu Mengnan to accept. ¡°So what are you planning now? I searched around Lingxi City but couldn¡¯t find anyone,¡± Fu Yongxiao¡¯s brows were tightly knitted. ¡°I have invited a friend to help.¡± As soon as Nie Shengyun finished speaking, a figure emerged from the teleportation array leading to Sky Sea City. The person, seeing Nie Shengyun, quickly walked over. ¡°Sorry for the delay; I hope you can understand!¡± Tao Meng bowed to Nie Shengyun and then saw Lu Mengnan and Fu Yongxiao, quickly bowing again. In Sky Sea City, there wasn¡¯t a Sun Moon Realm cultivator who didn¡¯t recognize the second young miss of the Sky Resonance Court. Chen Fei stood by, watching Tao Meng, with information about the person flashing through his mind. In the mid-level Sun Moon Realm, Tao Meng¡¯s techniques were related to divination and tracking. Though not comparable to Pan Qingwu¡¯s divination skills, Tao Meng was considered among the best in this aspect in Sky Sea City. The Dao of causality and the art of divination were extremely difficult, and without special talent, even entering the field was nearly impossible. That was why Pan Qingwu, despite being a mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivator, could be accepted as a direct disciple of the City Lord, becoming one of the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm¡¯s personal disciples. Fu Yongxiao glanced at Lu Mengnan, seeking her opinion on whether to wait here for the results or return to Sky Sea City first. With Tao Meng here to track, there was a chance they might find some clues. ¡°I¡¯m a bit tired; let¡¯s return to the mansion,¡± Lu Mengnan said, her interest waning as she headed towards the teleportation array. With Yan Ming¡¯an dead, any further developments in the matter were no longer significant to Lu Mengnan. ¡°Any updates, please make sure they are sent to the Sky Resonance Court,¡± Fu Yongxiao instructed Nie Shengyun. ¡°Rest assured, Senior Fu, any news will be promptly reported to the Sky Resonance Court,¡± Nie Shengyun replied with a bow. Fu Yongxiao nodded; with a guard from the Sky Resonance Court dead, it was only right to investigate thoroughly. Chen Fei gave a nod to Nie Shengyun and Tao Meng before following Lu Mengnan and Fu Yongxiao. Nie Shengyun and Tao Meng nodded slightly, not paying much attention to the ordinary guard from the Sky Resonance Court. As the teleportation array activated, Lu Mengnan and the others vanished from the hall. ¡°According to the report from the Sky Resonance Court, the imposter Yan Ming¡¯an killed one person and severely injured another outside the city. Let¡¯s head out of the city and investigate,¡± Nie Shengyun turned to Tao Meng. Tao Meng nodded in agreement, not refusing. Though Tao Meng could perform divination, the results were often unsatisfactory unless the target¡¯s cultivation was very weak. Divination was vast and intricate, with few in Sky Sea City able to master it even slightly. The more information available, the clearer the final outcome could be. Additionally, the target¡¯s cultivation couldn¡¯t exceed Tao Meng¡¯s level, or the results would be unachievable and could result in backlash. In the Return to Nothing Realm, Sky Sea City. In the teleportation hall, a teleportation array lit up, and Lu Mengnan and her group emerged. Chen Fei sensed a warning from the Indestructible Vision, indicating that the warning level was very low. Clearly, the matter was confined to the Sun Moon Realm and did not involve higher-level cultivators. After all, it was just the death of a low-level Sun Moon Realm guard. Chen Fei followed Lu Mengnan and the others through Sky Sea City, arriving at a large mansion. He looked up, feeling a tremendous force pressing down, as if trying to pin him to the ground. This was the Sky Resonance Court, one of the top ten forces in Sky Sea City. If the mansion¡¯s master advanced further, the situation would change dramatically. Chen Fei retracted his gaze and entered the mansion through a side door he knew well, eventually reaching the room belonging to Chi Chengyuan. On the way, Chen Fei encountered many guards, all of whom nodded in acknowledgment, and none noticed any flaws. Sitting in his room, Chen Fei was deep in thought when there was a knock at the door. He went to open it and found another guard, Shen Huiying, who was somewhat familiar with Chi Chengyuan but had only a casual relationship, with past grievances. In any organization, there were bound to be rivalries and friction. The guards of the Sky Resonance Court, too, could not avoid conflicts and discord. ¡°Are you injured?¡± Shen Huiying examined Chi Chengyuan and sneered before walking into the room and placing a vial of medicine on the table. ¡°This is a medicinal pill granted by the Second Young Miss for your recovery.¡± Shen Huiying glanced at Chi Chengyuan before turning and leaving the room. Chen Fei remained expressionless, closing the door and approaching the table. He opened the vial and poured out a pill. The pill¡¯s medicinal power was entirely contained within, with no scent escaping¡ªa testament to sophisticated alchemy. Lu Mengnan wouldn¡¯t be concerned with Chi Chengyuan¡¯s injuries; it was likely Fu Yongxiao who provided the pill. However, it would be presented as a reward from Lu Mengnan. Chen Fei inspected the pill, found no issues, and swallowed it. Feeling the medicine¡¯s effects within his body, Chen Fei gradually assessed the situation, using the pill to heal his simulated injuries. Given the pill¡¯s potency and Chi Chengyuan¡¯s cultivation level, the injuries should recover significantly within seven days if the pill is consumed as planned. When pretending to be injured, it¡¯s essential to make it convincing and consider the pill¡¯s recovery effects to avoid revealing any flaws. Chen Fei patiently stayed in the room for seven days, never leaving, and consumed the entire pill. After seven days, Chen Fei left the room and began moving around the Sky Resonance Court. The Sky Resonance Court was vast, but guards could only access a few areas when not on duty. Most areas were off-limits to guards. Unauthorized access could lead to being killed by hidden personal guards or, at the very least, imprisoned for interrogation. Chen Fei had no interest in the restricted zones. While he wasn¡¯t the weakest among the Sun Moon Realm cultivators in the mansion, there were many stronger than him. Chen Fei¡¯s goal was clear: to spend the contribution points Chi Chengyuan had accumulated over more than a hundred years. Thus, after simulating a partial recovery, Chen Fei headed towards the mansion¡¯s treasure pavilion. The treasure pavilion was designed for the mansion¡¯s guards and specially recruited guest experts. Guards below the Sun Moon Realm weren¡¯t hired by the Sky Resonance Court, nor were ordinary servants or maids accepted. All the mansion¡¯s servants were born and raised within the family, serving for generations to ensure absolute loyalty. As for guards, the treatment varied greatly from early to late Sun Moon Realm cultivators. At the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, one could become a guest expert in the Sky Resonance Court. However, even the peak of the Sun Moon Realm was just the minimum standard for guest experts. Typically, guest experts were at least at the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. In the human world, the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm was considered truly powerful. The Sky Resonance Court, with its favorable conditions, had recruited eight Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts as guest experts. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only These eight Rule Integration Realm experts were attracted not only by the mansion¡¯s conditions but also by the potential of the mansion¡¯s master, who might break through to the pinnacle of the sixth stage and reach the Emperor Realm. Chen Fei arrived at a lake island in the northern courtyard, where the treasure pavilion was located. Under the lake¡¯s surface, dangers lurked, and layers of protective arrays covered the area around the pavilion. If these arrays were triggered, even a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator would likely be reduced to ashes. Chen Fei stood on the island, glanced at the five-story treasure pavilion, and then walked inside. Chapter 919 - Chapter 919: Transforming into a Star Chapter 919: Transforming into a Star Editor: Dragon Boat Translation To ensure the value of contribution points, the Sky Resonance Court¡¯s Treasure Depository was stocked with a vast quantity of rare materials and various martial arts legacies. For the guards of the Sun Moon Realms, the greatest use of contribution points was to exchange them for access to the Enlightenment Pool. Although the Enlightenment Pool was not the most valuable item in the Treasure Depository, for Sun Moon Realm guards, it was the most valuable thing they could redeem. At that moment, there were not many people in the Treasure Depository; a glance revealed only a dozen or so individuals on the first floor. Chi Chengyuan had worked at the Sky Resonance Court for over a century and had visited the Treasure Depository only a few times. The Treasure Depository had five floors. The first floor contained fifth-tier low-grade spiritual materials and relatively ordinary Sun Moon Realm martial arts legacies. Among these legacies, some were complete teachings that reached the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, while others were incomplete teachings that only reached the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Even though these incomplete teachings were not without value, as they contained methods to condense high-quality divine powers, they were placed on the first floor due to the lack of subsequent teachings. The second to fourth floors corresponded to fifth-tier mid-grade to top-grade spiritual materials and increasingly sophisticated Sun Moon Realm martial arts legacies. The top floor of the Treasure Depository could only be accessed by sixth-tier Fusion realm experts, as it housed the martial arts legacies of the sixth-tier Fusion realm and sixth-tier rare materials. With Chi Chengyuan¡¯s status at that time, he could only access up to the second floor, and could not even reach the third floor. The Stellar Divine Technique that Chen Fei obtained was considered an ordinary Sun Moon Realm martial art according to the classification of the Return to Nothing Realm. Fortunately, it was complete and could be cultivated to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. To assess the strength of a Sun Moon Realm martial art, apart from the intricacy of its techniques, the richness of its vital energy and spiritual essence, and most importantly, the strength of the divine powers it condensed, were crucial factors. For example, the Stellar Divine Technique, when practiced according to the orthodox method of the Stellar Sacred Land, condensed a divine power seed known as the Stellar Body after breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm. The Stellar Divine Technique¡¯s Mountain Sea Realm section detailed six optimal talent choices. If these choices were made, one could successfully condense the Stellar Body after reaching the Sun Moon Realm. The Stellar Body was a protective divine power with considerable defensive capabilities. If it evolved into a complete divine power, it could draw starlight from the heavens, forcibly condense a celestial phantom into the body, and unleash powerful strength. In terms of method, it was somewhat similar to the Nine Star Chain from the Mountain Sea Realm, but it was more domineering and had a longer-lasting effect, rather than just a single strike. The second and third divine powers condensed by the Stellar Divine Technique were also related to celestial characteristics. At the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, it would not be a celestial phantom but a real celestial body within the body. Overall, the Stellar Divine Technique was quite excellent. If Chen Fei only cultivated the Stellar Divine Technique, by the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, he would elevate the divine power seed from seeing the divine power not extinguished to a true divine power. In the late stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the second divine power would be a gravitational field. This was somewhat similar to a domain but surpassed it, representing a comprehensive and potent force. At the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, the divine power of flames would be condensed, igniting stars and turning them into real celestial bodies. Due to the foundation laid by the divine power of seeing the divine not extinguished, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation would be much faster compared to others in the Sun Moon Realm. As for the speed of comprehending divine powers, it was not an issue for Chen Fei. With the help of Yan Ming¡¯an and his companions, Chen Fei had several thousand top-grade spirit stones. During the Boundless Sea period, Chen Fei had already simplified the divine power seed of seeing the divine not extinguished. It was a massive expenditure, almost depleting Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s entire fortune. Fortunately, later support from Shen Shundong and Chi Chengyuan prevented Chen Fei from becoming completely destitute. Cultivating a divine power seed to a complete divine power required considerable proficiency. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimate, it might have taken around ten years to fully evolve the divine power seed. Ten years to cultivate a divine power might have sounded exaggerated, but it was not an excessively long time in the context of the Sun Moon Realm, where the lifespan in the early stage was already two thousand years. Compared to the evolution of divine powers, what Chen Fei needed to focus on was how to promote the growth of the origin points within his body. While divine powers had the aid of a panel, origin points could only be accumulated through painstaking effort. If Chen Fei had enough rare materials or fifth-tier elixirs, they could help him rapidly accumulate origin points. As for whether his body could withstand it, he did not need to worry about the realm of the Stellar Divine Technique, as his proficiency in the art was continuously improving. Chen Fei glanced around and moved to the area of martial arts legacies. Cultivating the Stellar Divine Technique to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm was not Chen Fei¡¯s ultimate goal. The idea of condensing a celestial body within his body was indeed ingenious, but celestial bodies came in various types. The celestial body condensed by the Stellar Divine Technique was not very large, which limited its power to just ordinary levels even at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. From what Chen Fei vaguely knew, celestial bodies could be classified from smallest to largest as cosmic dust, moons, planets, and stars! Of course, there were many other classifications as well. Cosmic dust was a non-luminous, irregularly floating celestial body in space, with little mass. A moon was a celestial body that orbited a planet. Generally, moons were larger than cosmic dust, though there were exceptions. The celestial body condensed by the Stellar Divine Technique at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm was roughly between cosmic dust and moons in terms of power. It was certainly not weak, as it was the power of a celestial body condensed into a person¡¯s body. However, given the high density of all items in the Return to Nothing Realm, even the full power of such a celestial body at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm could not cause significant damage in the Return to Nothing Realm. Chen Fei was not satisfied with the power of the Stellar Divine Technique at its full potential. If he could elevate the power of the celestial body to the level of a planet or even a star, it would be a completely different story! Stars themselves were also classified into many levels! Chen Fei¡¯s purpose in visiting the Treasure Depository today was to find suitable martial arts legacies to enhance the Stellar Divine Technique and see if he could achieve some of the ideas he had in mind. The jade slips containing martial arts legacies on the shelves only had general descriptions. To view the complete texts, one had to exchange contribution points. Moreover, after exchanging for a martial art, one had to swear a Heavenly Dao oath not to spread it. Since he only had the introductory descriptions of the martial arts legacies, Chen Fei read through them very quickly, finishing all the jade slips on the first floor of the Treasure Depository in just one hour. Chen Fei glanced briefly at the rare materials and did not pay much attention to them. It was not that he did not need the rare materials, but rather that the contribution points required for martial arts legacies were lower compared to those for rare materials. After all, martial arts legacies could be copied, which made them the most cost-effective option for the Sky Resonance Court. Many rare materials were hard to obtain, especially some precious ones that might only be available in small amounts over years or even decades. Although Chi Chengyuan had accumulated a substantial amount of contribution points, they could not be exchanged for too many items. In this situation, Chen Fei naturally preferred martial arts legacies. As long as he could advance the level and realm of his martial arts, he could continue to improve his cultivation using only the natural essence of heaven and earth. Chen Fei moved to the second floor of the Treasure Depository. Compared to the first floor, the items here were less than half. He again chose the martial arts legacy area and read carefully. This time, he finished reviewing all the martial arts legacies in just half an hour. Chen Fei looked up at the third floor of the Treasure Depository, holding two jade slips, and then returned to the first floor. ¡°Old Zhang, I need to exchange for these three martial arts legacies,¡± Chen Fei said, placing the three jade slips on the counter. One of the jade slips, from the first floor, was for a partial martial art legacy, which could only be cultivated to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Others typically did not bother with partial martial arts legacies, as those at the Sun Moon Realm often had some pride and did not think they would be stuck at their current level. Choosing a partial legacy was generally more disadvantageous than beneficial, as it would require switching to another martial art halfway through, which was quite troublesome. Chen Fei, however, could integrate martial arts legacies using his panel, so completeness was not a major concern. What mattered most was improving the martial arts. Old Zhang glanced at Chen Fei and, without saying anything, waved his hand. Three new jade slips appeared on the counter, and Chi Chengyuan¡¯s contribution points were reduced to less than 40%. Chen Fei swore the Heavenly Dao oath and put the three complete jade slips into his sleeve. ¡°I also wish to exchange for three portions of Jadeite Flowers,¡± Chen Fei said with a bow. If given a choice, Chen Fei would have preferred to exchange all his contribution points for martial arts legacies. However, doing so would be too conspicuous, and no guard would make such a noticeable move. Three martial arts legacies were already quite a lot, but still within acceptable limits, and the divine power of seeing the divine not extinguished did not issue any high-frequency warnings. Exchanging for five or even six martial arts legacies would have certainly raised issues. Therefore, after exchanging for the three martial arts legacies, Chen Fei used the remaining contribution points to exchange for Jadeite Flowers. Jadeite Flowers were fifth-tier low-grade spiritual materials that could be consumed directly. Interestingly, refining them into elixirs would actually diminish their effectiveness. Such materials were valued for their purity and could directly enhance cultivation when consumed. Exchanging for three portions of Jadeite Flowers used up all of Chi Chengyuan¡¯s remaining contribution points. Old Zhang nodded, and three jade boxes appeared on the counter. ¡°Thank you, Old Zhang!¡± Chen Fei said as he collected the jade boxes and left the Treasure Depository. Old Zhang glanced at Chen Fei¡¯s retreating figure, closed his eyes, and continued to feign sleep. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei returned to his room and began carefully studying the three jade slips, while the Jadeite Flowers were stored in his Eight Directions Ring. Several miles away, in the South Courtyard. ¡°Uncle Fu, Chi Chengyuan went to the Treasure Depository today and exchanged all the contribution points he had accumulated over the years,¡± a figure reported to Fu Yongxiao in a low voice. ¡°Oh? What did he exchange for?¡± Fu Yongxiao asked, opening his eyes. ¡°Three martial arts legacies and three portions of Jadeite Flowers.¡± Chapter 920 - Chapter 920: Ambush Chapter 920: Ambush Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Besides visiting the Treasure Depository, has he displayed any other unusual behavior recently?¡± Fu Yongxiao asked, his expression calm. Exchanging contribution points for three sets of cultivation techniques was somewhat strange but not unheard of; many guards had done so before. As for the Jadeite Flower, which could directly enhance one¡¯s cultivation after consumption, that was within the realm of normal expectations. After returning to Sky Resonance Court from Lingxi City, Fu Yongxiao had instructed people to monitor Chi Chengyuan. With Shen Shundong and Yan Ming¡¯an dead, and only Chi Chengyuan surviving, it naturally raised some doubts, especially since all the information came from him. However, there were no warnings from the mansion¡¯s barriers, and Chi Chengyuan¡¯s soul response was perfectly aligned. Fu Yongxiao was merely being cautious, not truly suspecting Chi Chengyuan. ¡°He has been healing in his room for the past few days. Judging by his current aura, he has probably recovered about half of his strength. If nothing unexpected happens, he should be fully restored in about six months,¡± a subordinate reported quietly. ¡°Mm, continue monitoring,¡± Fu Yongxiao nodded and closed his eyes again. Fu Yongxiao knew the amount of contribution points Chi Chengyuan possessed and was aware of Chi Chengyuan¡¯s previous goals for accumulating them. However, to exchange for the right to use the Enlightenment Pool, given the normal rate of contribution accumulation, Chi Chengyuan would likely need another twenty years. Perhaps the recent near-death experience had altered some of Chi Chengyuan¡¯s plans. Fu Yongxiao¡¯s suspicion of Chi Chengyuan had diminished significantly. ¡°Yes, understood!¡± The person carefully left the room; it was Shen Huiying, who had previously delivered medicine. Although there was some tension between Shen Huiying and Chi Chengyuan, he dared not embellish the report, knowing that any discrepancies discovered later could lead to trouble for him. A month passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei mostly spent his time in his room, improving his mastery of cultivation techniques. He also sorted and categorized the items found in Chi Chengyuan¡¯s three treasure vaults. Chen Fei had already counted the number of top-grade essence stones. Excluding simplifications and previous expenses, there were still over four thousand left. Though this number might seem modest, based on Chen Fei¡¯s knowledge from Chi Chengyuan and Yan Ming¡¯an¡¯s memories, it was quite affluent for the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm. High-grade essence stones could not be exchanged for top-grade ones, and if they could, the ratio would be extremely disproportionate. In the Boundless Sea, due to the loss of origin, top-grade essence stones were rare, and even the Mountain Sea Realm had scarcely seen them. In the Return to Nothing Realm, the situation was not so severe; some in the Mountain Sea Realm still had a few top-grade essence stones, though they were scarce. Most top-grade essence stones were held by those in the Sun Moon Realm. The difficulty in exchanging high-grade essence stones for top-grade ones was simple: high-grade essence stones provided very little help to those in the Sun Moon Realm. Top-grade essence stones contain a portion of the world¡¯s primal energy, which is needed by Sun Moon Realm experts, while such energy is too diluted in high-grade essence stones. For the Sun Moon Realm, high-grade essence stones, though not insignificant, are not worth the effort to collect. The Return to Nothing Realm produces many top-grade essence stones, but they are consumables, and with so many Sun Moon Realm experts, the number each person can hold is naturally limited. There were over four thousand top-grade essence stones, and several dozen bottles of fifth-grade lower-tier pills that could aid in the cultivation of the early Sun Moon Realm. Because of the presence of the Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation methods were quite intense. While these dozens of bottles of pills might last other early Sun Moon Realm cultivators two or three years, Chen Fei would likely use them up in less than half a year. Besides the pills, there were also various spiritual materials, including fifth and fourth-grade items. The fifth-grade items were for Chen Fei¡¯s own use, while the fourth-grade items were given to the Primordial Sword Sect. The situation in Thousand Geese City, currently in Tianling Pendant, was relatively stable, with no signs of unusual emotions, given the city¡¯s size. Back in the Sacred City, people from Thousand Geese City rarely ventured out. During their time in Immortal Cloud City, one of the main tasks of the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm practitioners was to purchase food. Indeed, it was a massive amount of food. Since storage was not a concern, they acquired as much as they could. As a result, the food supply in Thousand Geese City was ample enough to last fifty to sixty years, even if consumed freely. In fact, once warriors reached the Combined Aperture Tempering Realm, food intake was no longer a necessity but rather a matter of satisfying culinary desires. The refinement of heaven and earth primal energy was sufficient to meet daily needs. The main items from Yan Ming¡¯an and his companions¡¯ treasure vaults included essence stones, elixirs, and spiritual materials. There were also some cultivation techniques. Chen Fei briefly reviewed them and found them quite ordinary, mostly minor secret techniques for the Sun Moon Realm, with no complete training manuals. Chen Fei discarded these techniques into the Primordial Sword Sect as well. Regarding the arrangement of Thousand Geese City, Chen Fei had some ideas but found them difficult to implement. With his current status among the human race unresolved, the people of Thousand Geese City were essentially undocumented. Given Chen Fei¡¯s strength, even a small leak of information could easily attract trouble. It wasn¡¯t that someone of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm would come after him; such powerful figures would not bother with him. However, anyone in the late stages of the Sun Moon Realm or above could be challenging for Chen Fei to handle. For now, Chen Fei could only take things one step at a time. The three techniques Chen Fei retrieved, when fused with the Stellar Divine Technique, resulted in a new technique: the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique. Chen Fei was quite satisfied with the original cultivation characteristics of the Stellar Divine Technique. Therefore, he focused on enhancing its power, particularly the starlight needed for the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. In the Indestructible Vision, which had thunder attributes, Chen Fei considered that since he needed to condense a flame divine power, it might be better to change it to Thunderfire. Igniting the stars with Thunderfire could potentially be more effective. Thus, the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique was created. Regarding its power, the proficiency of the original Stellar Divine Technique dropped to a beginner level, indicating a significant enhancement. However, it wasn¡¯t a drastic leap, considering it only integrated two ordinary techniques and one incomplete cultivation method. Combining techniques in the Sun Moon Realm to create a supreme skill is extremely challenging, involving divine powers that are tied to the nuances of rules. Even the finer details of these rules present significant challenges for the Sun Moon Realm. Truly understanding these rules would be a task for those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei was not in a hurry; he proceeded with his cultivation step by step while seeking an opportunity to leave Sky Resonance Court. He also maintained his identity as Chi Chengyuan, occasionally communicating with other guards. Generally, the guards at Sky Resonance Court had little to do. They could not go out freely, but they had a lot of free time within the mansion. After all, outside Sky Resonance Court was Sky Sea City. Below the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, no one dared to cause trouble in Sky Sea City. Sky Resonance Court was also protected by a late-stage Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert, so even the most stubborn individuals wouldn¡¯t target the mansion. The most dangerous time for Sky Resonance Court guards was when Sky Sea City called for Sun Moon Realm practitioners to fight on the front lines. During such times, the safety of Sky Sea City was at stake, and all Sun Moon Realm experts, regardless of their factions, were required to follow orders. The difference was that stronger factions might be assigned to more dangerous front-line areas. However, danger and rewards are proportional. At least the call-up to the front lines was absolutely fair in Sky Sea City. If it were unfair, people¡¯s morale would falter. The human borders were not peaceful, with battles occurring frequently. The need to call up the entire Sky Sea City¡¯s Sun Moon Realm practitioners was relatively rare. Chi Chengyuan served as a guard for over a hundred years and was called up twice. Both times, he faced no significant dangers, but the rewards were substantial. Most of Chi Chengyuan¡¯s wealth came from those two call-ups. Thus, for those among the human race seeking faster cultivation, joining the front-line defenders was an option. However, this choice came with exponentially increased risks. ¡°Recently, the border has been quite chaotic, especially near the Ice Clan¡¯s territory. The intensity of the battles has increased.¡± In a courtyard, guards sat in small groups, while maidservants and attendants moved among them, continuously serving snacks and tea. Sky Resonance Court was vast, with the guards¡¯ quarters covering an area of over ten miles. Though their status was not as high as that of the guest elders, guards at the Sun Moon Realm level had significant differences from ordinary practitioners. Therefore, the area where they lived had many recreational and entertainment facilities. This place was one such example. Chen Fei sat in a corner, taking a bite of a sweet treat. The sweetness spread across his taste buds, accompanied by a surge of pure heaven and earth primal energy. The Ice Clan¡¯s harassment of Sky Sea City¡¯s border had been ongoing for some time. Previously, the Ice Clan¡¯s Emperor had appeared in the Boundless Sea, albeit only a clone. It was evident how close the relationship between the two sides was. ¡°Given the current trend, it looks like we might be called up again,¡± someone sitting across from Chen Fei whispered. This person was named Liu Baohai, who had a good relationship with Chi Chengyuan among the guards in Sky Resonance Court. They had graduated from the academy in Sky Sea City around the same time and had both broken through to the Sun Moon Realm roughly simultaneously before arriving at Sky Resonance Court. ¡°Weren¡¯t you looking forward to being called up before?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. ¡°That was just a casual remark,¡± Liu Baohai replied. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Looking around to ensure no one else was listening, Liu Baohai leaned slightly toward Chen Fei and said quietly, ¡°Have you heard the news? Recently, there have been attacks in other cities and in the alien tribes¡¯ cities.¡± ¡°Where did you get this information?¡± Chen Fei was slightly taken aback. He had not heard of this and the other guards had not mentioned it. ¡°I just returned from a mission and happened to come across one of these incidents,¡± Liu Baohai said, leaning closer. ¡°Let me tell you, many people have died!¡± ¡°Shh!¡± As Liu Baohai spoke, a black blade silently appeared in his hand and was thrust directly into Chen Fei¡¯s abdomen. Chapter 921 - Chapter 921: Open Heaven Realm Chapter 921: Open Heaven Realm Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Liu Baohai had a strange smile on his face. The blackness on the blade quickly seeped into Chen Fei¡¯s body, as if it were a living thing. In just a moment, the blade vanished, but Chen Fei¡¯s abdomen was already covered in blackness. Sinister lines snaked out from the wound, spreading across Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei stared wide-eyed at Liu Baohai, his mouth trembling but unable to speak as his entire body collapsed to the ground. It wasn¡¯t just Chen Fei; among the guards in the courtyard, nine people suddenly attacked, using the same method as Liu Baohai. The others had no time to react before they were struck. ¡°You¡¯re insane, how could you¡­¡± The roar had barely left his mouth when the entire Sky Sea City suddenly trembled violently. The sounds of battle faintly reached from outside, and the next moment, a black fog enveloped the entire Sky Resonance Court. The formation of Sky Resonance Court quickly rose, separating the various areas. The light of the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s divine abilities pierced through the black fog¡¯s blockade, but within moments, it was shrouded again by even denser fog. Chaotic sounds rapidly filled the entire Sky Resonance Court. The courtyard, in particular, had already descended into disorder, with immense power clashing within. But soon, the courtyard fell silent. A cold, shadowy power gathered in the air above the courtyard, eventually forming a vague silhouette, showcasing the strength of a late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner. The silhouette¡¯s right hand was open, with countless essence streams converging toward it. Suddenly, a violent tremor came from a distance. The silhouette¡¯s hand paused slightly and then disappeared from its spot. After a quarter-hour or so, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes slowly opened amidst the black fog. After confirming there were no threats around, he stood up. Activating the Indestructible Vision, the blackness on his body rapidly receded, eventually disappearing completely. Chen Fei had deliberately allowed himself to be struck to avoid the powerful beings of the Gong Clan clan. While such an attack would typically be fatal for someone in the early Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei was different. The Gong Clan clan was not truly Evil but bore some similarities to the Evil entities. Evil entities in the Boundless Sea were often formed from residual souls and were not living beings. In contrast, the Gong Clan clan from the Return to Nothing Realm was a faction among the myriad races, not driven by a natural instinct to devour living beings. If the Gong Clan were as hostile as the Evil entities, there would be no space for them to exist in the Return to Nothing Realm, and they would be crushed instantly. However, many of the Gong Clan¡¯s powers closely resembled those of Evil entities. Their mental and spiritual strength was formidable, with all their powers leaning towards these aspects. They did not have a natural instinct to devour living beings, but consuming flesh could enhance their cultivation. The Gong Clan clan was extremely powerful, with rumors of seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm experts within their ranks, though they have been dormant for many years. Whether they have perished or are genuinely in slumber is unknown to outsiders. However, the mere existence of such an unknown Open Heaven Realm expert is enough to make foreign races cautious. Moreover, aside from this Open Heaven Realm expert, the Gong Clan clan also had many Sixth Stage Emperor Realm experts, maintaining the clan¡¯s operations without issue. Chen Fei frowned as he looked around. Previously, the Gong Clan and the human race had maintained a peaceful coexistence, so why would they suddenly attack Sky Sea City and even the Sky Resonance Court? This morning, the feeling from the Indestructible Vision had been somewhat strange. Chen Fei was puzzled, sensing that a higher power might be concealing the truth. On a whim, he left his room. The feeling from the Indestructible Vision improved slightly. He was considering whether to find a reason to leave the Sky Resonance Court, but it seemed the danger had not lessened. In the end, he chose this courtyard, which turned out to be the safest option among all his choices. Chen Fei approached the bodies of other guards, now completely blackened, devoid of life. Even their mystic treasures had been tainted, their spiritual essence entirely gone. This was the power of the Gong Clan¡ªdark and corruptive. With a fifth-tier late-stage attack, and with only early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners present, there was naturally no way to resist. At this moment, a Gong Clan¡¯s power was still rampaging within Chen Fei¡¯s body. Fortunately, it was only a remnant of their power, without a fundamental source. Chen Fei relied on the Indestructible Vision¡¯s properties to forcibly counteract it. By continuously absorbing and expelling the void¡¯s vital energy, Chen Fei barely managed to suppress the power. However, he could only suppress it; a trace of blackness remained that he couldn¡¯t fully eradicate and had to keep under control. The Indestructible Vision¡¯s ability to feign death was quite effective, even deceiving a fifth-tier late-stage opponent. Moreover, when the enemy was consuming essence earlier, Chen Fei had deliberately dispersed his own essence to make his feigned death even more convincing. Fortunately, Chen Fei had noticed the anomaly and stored all his mystic treasures within his body, preventing their corruption. Otherwise, everyone from the Tianling Pendant would have been doomed. Chen Fei touched a nearby mystic treasure, which trembled slightly before turning to dust and vanishing. The Gong Clan did not use mystic treasures; in fact, human mystic treasures were useless to them and were better off consumed for their spiritual essence. Chen Fei had hoped to salvage something but saw no opportunity for that now. He stood up and looked into the distance. The Gong Clan¡¯s power pervaded the entire Sky Resonance Court, and Chen Fei¡¯s visibility was limited to less than a mile. The Sky Resonance Court¡¯s formations were still violently shaking, indicating that the battle was ongoing. Not just Sky Resonance Court, but the entire Sky Sea City was in conflict. The city¡¯s Lord, at the pinnacle of the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm and master of causal laws, should have foreseen this situation. Chen Fei¡¯s mind involuntarily recalled the last invasion by the Ice Clan from the Boundless Sea. During that time, the Ice Clan¡¯s Emperor seemed intent on luring the Sky Sea City Lord away from the Boundless Sea realm, only to be discovered in the end. Why would there be a deliberate attempt to lure the Sky Sea City Lord away? Various speculations swirled in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and he shook his head, dismissing the thoughts. Considering them further was futile at this point. Chen Fei returned to his previous position and lay down again, allowing his presence to fade. The forces involved were too strong for his small frame to handle. Given the situation, it was better to wait for the situation to develop before making further decisions. Running around in this Evil fog would not only make it impossible to find an exit but also risk encountering other dangers. Unless there were a significant number of casualties among the sixth-tier human experts, a city like Sky Sea would be unlikely to be abandoned by the human race. Otherwise, not only would their living spaces decrease, but resources would also plummet. In a vicious cycle, the probability of the emergence of strong human experts would decrease. In contrast, individuals, especially those below the Sun Moon Realm, became secondary. Because if there was a need for people, they could be recruited from the lower realms in whatever quantity required. Losing land was far more severe than losing people. This principle might differ somewhat in the Return to Nothing Realm, where losing territory could have more serious consequences than the loss of individuals. Chen Fei was in the process of consolidating his essence, energy, and spirit when suddenly a tremendous force swept across the sky above the Sky Resonance Court. The boundless power tore through the black fog enveloping the entire mansion in an instant. Not only was the Sky Resonance Court affected, but the entire Evil fog over Sky Sea City was also shredded. ¡°Dao Yuefeng, what are you doing in Sky Sea City? Weren¡¯t you trapped in the Cliff Realm?¡± A voice of shock and anger echoed throughout Sky Sea City, causing Chen Fei to open his eyes in surprise. Dao Yuefeng, the Lord of Sky Sea City, had just been on Chen Fei¡¯s mind. He had been wondering where Dao Yuefeng was, given the Gong Clan¡¯s intrusion. It turned out Dao Yuefeng had arrived. ¡°The Cliff Realm was too tough for me to break through, so I had to return to Sky Sea City obediently. I didn¡¯t expect to have such distant guests,¡± Dao Yuefeng said with a faint smile. Above Sky Sea City, several figures surrounded the area, trapping three individuals within. ¡°What a ruthless plan, to use the entire Sky Sea City as a trap to lure us in. Truly worthy of a human Emperor!¡± Yu Zhonggong¡¯s expression was grim as he looked around. There were eight human Emperors present, and another one was inside Sky Sea City, clearing out the experts from the Ice Clan and the Gong Clan. The initial plan was to occupy Sky Sea City and also kill the Sky Resonance Court¡¯s late-stage Combined Aperture Tempering realm expert to prevent the humans from gaining another Emperor. Instead, the situation had turned out as it did. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for your treacherous intentions, we wouldn¡¯t be in this position. Given the current state, don¡¯t harbor any illusions!¡± Dao Yuefeng said with a slight shake of his head. ¡°This time, we¡¯ve failed. If you have any conditions, you can state them! If we are truly killed, a full-scale war between the human race and the Ice Clan and Gong Clan will ensue. The human race will not have it easy!¡± Yu Zhonggong said, his face pale with fear. However, Yu Zhonggong¡¯s words were not entirely empty threats. If the three of them were killed, the Ice Clan and Gong Clan would undoubtedly retaliate fiercely, plunging the human borders into chaos. Dao Yuefeng glanced at Yu Zhonggong and the other two, then looked at the current state of Sky Sea City, which was devastated by the surprise attack from the Ice Clan and Gong Clan. Many lives had already been lost. ¡°Kill!¡± Dao Yuefeng¡¯s command was delivered with a low growl, indicating he preferred actions over words. ¡°You¡­¡± Yu Zhonggong¡¯s eyes widened as he saw the eight human Emperors unleash their rule powers, pressing down on the three of them. The Emperors stood at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, each controlling a complete set of rules. Now, with eight rules connected together, the space above Sky Sea City was instantly frozen. Chen Fei lay on the ground, observing the scene above with his peripheral vision. The power of the Emperors was vividly displayed before him. ¡°Ah, the Ice Clan will never forgive you!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With Yu Zhonggong¡¯s roar, his voice abruptly ceased, followed by the fall of another Ice Clan Emperor, who met the same fate as Yu Zhonggong. In an instant, two of the three alien Emperors were eliminated, leaving only the Gong Clan Emperor. The blackness on the Gong Clan Emperor¡¯s body was being worn away by the rules, and death was imminent. ¡°Kill me, and you will face the wrath of our ancestors. The human race will be wiped out!¡± Lan Lun¡¯s spirit erupted with a fierce cry. Dao Yuefeng and the other eight paused slightly. While the Ice Clan and human race had their strongest experts at the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, the Gong Clan had an unknown seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm expert. Chapter 922 - Chapter 922: Kill! Chapter 922: Kill! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm encompassed the mastery of not just fragments of rules but the complete control over an entire rule system. At this stage, the realm had reached the peak of the sixth level. Mastering an entire rule system represented a qualitative leap, with a clear difference in combat power compared to those who only controlled parts of the rule system within the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. Thus, the peak of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm was also honored with the title of ¡°Emperor Realm.¡± The Ice and Evil Clans¡¯ recent aggressive assault on Sky Sea City was a result of their strategy to lure Dao Yuefeng and other Sixth Stage Emperor Realm practitioners into a perilous place called the Cliff Realm. It was rumored that there was a slim chance of breaking through to the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm in the Cliff Realm, a significant opportunity that any human Emperor would have been compelled to pursue. In the entire Return to Nothing Realm, humanity was a relatively insignificant presence, barely able to protect itself, and could easily have been wiped out by offending a powerful clan. This was not an exaggeration but a reality that had persisted throughout the years in the Return to Nothing Realm. Many races, like humanity, had suddenly vanished from the annals of history. Some, living in remote regions, were only discovered to have been extinguished decades after their demise. There were also cases where entire races were obliterated in full view of other races by a single powerful strike, leaving no trace of resistance. Such events deeply impacted those who witnessed them. Though not a direct member of the same race, when a race of comparable strength was suddenly wiped out, it inevitably led one to reflect on their own situation. If a race like theirs had faced similar circumstances, the outcome would likely have been no different. Some races, in an attempt to curry favor with powerful factions, even imprisoned and delivered ascendants from lower realms to these dominant clans. It was a brutally cruel practice, yet it seemed perfectly rational¡ªeverything was done for survival! This was the harsh reality of the Return to Nothing Realm: a true survival of the fittest, with no room for luck. Human Emperors did not wish for humanity to suffer the same fate. Humanity could hope to avoid such a predicament only by producing even stronger individuals. However, reaching the seventh level of the Open Heaven Realm was extremely difficult! So challenging that human Emperors saw no hope of breaking through; it seemed humanity¡¯s limit was inherently capped at the sixth level. Controlling an entire rule system was an innate restriction for humanity¡ªsomething that could not be broken or overturned. The seventh level was the dividing line between powerful and ordinary races in the Return to Nothing Realm. The presence of a seventh-level powerhouse completely changed the dynamics of the situation. In the Return to Nothing Realm, over ninety percent of races were confined below the seventh level, and no matter how they struggled, they could not change their fate. Yet humanity did not accept this. Human Emperors aspired to alter this situation. Humans determined their own destiny¡ªwhy should humanity be confined to below the seventh level? Therefore, when an opportunity for the seventh level arose, human Emperors were eager to pursue it. If they could achieve a breakthrough, it would have significantly improved humanity¡¯s precarious situation. The Return to Nothing Realm was vast, with distinct regions for ordinary and powerful races, though sometimes they intermixed. At that time, humanity resided in a region primarily inhabited by ordinary races, a rather remote part of the Return to Nothing Realm. Despite its remoteness, this area hosted numerous races, some of which had seventh-level powerhouses stationed within their ranks. Some races with seventh-level powerhouses had reached this status due to specific opportunities, where a powerful individual within the race had broken through the limits and led their entire race to greater strength. Others had been defeated in struggles against stronger races and had retreated to this region in defeat. Yet, even in defeat, these races remained formidable. Despite their setbacks, they could easily dominate ordinary races without issue. The Evil Clan¡¯s ancestor, a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, had achieved their status through a fortunate opportunity that allowed them to surpass their race¡¯s limitations. It was precisely because of these ordinary races breaking through their limits that the human Emperors saw hope and realized that, given the right opportunity, humanity too could have its own seventh-level Open Heaven Realm powerhouses. Once humanity had a seventh-level powerhouse, they would be able to firmly establish themselves in this region without the constant threat of annihilation by other races. Given the opportunity in the Cliff Realm, it was no surprise that Yu Zhonggong and others thought Dao Yuefeng and his group would surely go there. According to information from human spies who had been recruited by the Evil and Ice Clans, many human Emperors, including Dao Yuefeng from Sky Sea City, had indeed gone. However, Dao Yuefeng and his group had turned the tables, using Sky Sea City as a trap to lure the Evil and Ice Clan powerhouses into it. They had also summoned other human Emperors from different cities to encircle and eliminate the invaders. Initially, the Ice and Evil Clans had planned to seize Sky Sea City and quickly kill the Governor of Sky Resonance Court to prevent humanity from growing stronger, but the situation had turned out quite differently. The two Ice Clan Emperors had perished, and the Evil Clan¡¯s Lan Lun now faced the threat of death. The eight members of Dao Yuefeng¡¯s group exchanged glances, their eyes showing struggle and reluctance. For ordinary races in the Return to Nothing Realm, survival often meant becoming a vassal of other races, losing all autonomy. They had to live entirely for their primary race and could only produce the strongest warriors at the early stage of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. Humanity, with its own Emperors, could barely maintain its survival without such constraints. Another crucial point was avoiding offending races with seventh-level powerhouses or above. The disparity in strength between the sixth and seventh levels was immense. Many of the races that had been exterminated, whether intentionally or unintentionally, had been obliterated due to this disparity. The Evil Clan had a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm ancestor. Though their current fate was unknown, the mere presence of such a figure was a formidable deterrent. If one did not wish to be destroyed by a seventh-level powerhouse, it was best not to provoke the Evil Clan too severely. Seeing Dao Yuefeng and his group hesitate, Lan Lun couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly. This was the confidence provided by having a seventh-level powerhouse in their midst. Dao Yuefeng and his companions could have killed the Ice Clan¡¯s Emperors without hesitation, even taking two at once, because the Ice Clan¡¯s strongest were only Emperors, like humanity. Killing more Ice Clan Emperors would have greatly weakened their strength, which was highly beneficial for humanity, hence there was no hesitation. However, the Evil Clan was far more powerful than the Ice Clan, not only because of their seventh-level Open Heaven Realm ancestor but also due to having significantly more Emperors. ¡°Today¡¯s events were merely a result of me being deceived by Yu Zhonggong, leading me to Sky Sea City. The rest of the Evil Clan is unaware of this matter,¡± Lan Lun said quietly to Dao Yuefeng and his group. ¡°Let me leave, and there will be no further disputes between humanity and the Evil Clan. I also guarantee that today¡¯s events can be regarded as if they never happened. How about it?¡± Several of the human Emperors were tempted by Lan Lun¡¯s offer. In matters of survival, it was crucial not to act impulsively. Sometimes, one had to be willing to swallow their pride for the greater good. Otherwise, any misstep could lead to the extinction of the entire race, a lesson proven by numerous examples throughout the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s long history. However, the Emperors remained silent and instead looked to Dao Yuefeng, awaiting his decision. Dao Yuefeng held an exceptionally unique position within the human race. Although he was not the strongest in terms of combat power¡ªranking only in the middle among the seventeen human Emperors¡ªevery Emperor was willing to heed his advice. This was due to his mastery of the Karmic Laws. The Karmic Laws were profound and vast. Dao Yuefeng had only mastered one rule within this principle, but this single rule had already helped humanity avoid numerous crises. It was due to his repeated success in guiding humanity away from danger that Dao Yuefeng was held in such high regard. For instance, in the current attack on Sky Sea City by the Ice and Evil Clans, although Yu Zhonggong believed he had used a treasure to conceal Dao Yuefeng¡¯s calculations, the reality was that everything was still within Dao Yuefeng¡¯s calculations. No one could predict the future with certainty, but at least Dao Yuefeng could discern some patterns. The other Emperors remained silent, and Lan Lun also turned his gaze to Dao Yuefeng, knowing that their fate rested on Dao Yuefeng¡¯s decision. Even with the support of a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm ancestor, Lan Lun could not help but feel nervous at this moment. Death was something almost all beings instinctively recoiled from. Especially for a powerhouse standing at the peak of the sixth level, with a long life ahead, they were equally unable to accept the prospect of death. Dao Yuefeng remained silent, looking at the ravaged Sky Sea City below. The attack by the Ice and Evil Clans was genuine, aimed at annihilating the entire human population in Sky Sea City. In just a few moments, the city had suffered devastating losses. At least sixty percent of the Sun Moon Realm practitioners had been killed or wounded, and five Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts had died. Among the ordinary practitioners below the Sun Moon Realm, forty percent had perished. This was despite the fact that the Ice and Evil Clans had not specifically targeted them; the damage was mainly due to the residual attack and the corrosive black mist. Of course, the strong forces of the Ice and Evil Clans that had attacked Sky Sea City had already been almost completely eliminated by another human Emperor. Facing the power of the Emperors, ordinary Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts could not resist, and the Sun Moon Realm practitioners were even less able to defend themselves. ¡°The lives of humanity are not for you to take as you please, nor can you simply pass over them based on a single deceitful whisper!¡± Dao Yuefeng declared, his gaze filled with cold light. ¡°Do you intend for humanity to disappear from the Return to Nothing Realm?¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Upon hearing Dao Yuefeng¡¯s words, Lan Lun¡¯s heart trembled slightly, and he shouted furiously, ¡°Humanity will not be destroyed!¡± Dao Yuefeng spoke each word with conviction, locking eyes with Lan Lun. ¡°If the Evil Clan dares to continue encroaching upon our territory, humanity will fight to the end. Kill!¡± As Dao Yuefeng¡¯s voice fell, his sword burst forth with dazzling light and sliced directly towards Lan Lun. Seeing Dao Yuefeng take action, the other human Emperors understood his intention. In an instant, overwhelming power engulfed Lan Lun. ¡°You Evil Clan will be the ones to perish at our hands. I¡¯ll be waiting for you!¡± Lan Lun roared in madness, but his voice abruptly cut off. Chapter 923 - Chapter 923: Support Chapter 923: Support Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Dao Yuefeng lightly waved his right hand, and three beams of light appeared before him, representing the essences of three Emperors. Compared to the essences of the two Emperors from the Ice Clan, the essence of the Evil Clan¡¯s Lan Lun appeared more vibrant. ¡°Seal them?¡± Emperor Sun Zhongqing murmured. Unlike most ordinary races, the Evil Clan has a notable characteristic: their vitality is extremely strong. Because the Evil Clan specializes in mental and spiritual cultivation, their physical bodies are not essential. Even without physical bodies, the Evil Clan can still thrive, and there are even specific cultivation methods among them that initially require abandoning the physical form. Without the constraints of a physical body, the mental and spiritual faculties of the Evil Clan experience a burst of growth. At this moment, Lan Lun of the Evil Clan was not yet completely dead. The essence before Dao Yuefeng could potentially allow Lan Lun to be resurrected if conditions were right. The Evil Clan¡¯s seventh-tier ancestor had not been seen for a thousand years, and the inability of other races to determine whether the ancestor was alive or dead is due to the unique survival method of the Evil Clan. The other Emperors looked at Dao Yuefeng. Not having completely killed Lan Lun might leave room for maneuvering. Killing him would mean a complete shift into an adversarial state with the Human Race and Ice Clan. ¡°There is no room for maneuvering. The Evil Clan sent him as a test, testing our Human Race¡¯s attitude.¡± Dao Yuefeng shook his head, gazing into the distance, and said in a low voice, ¡°Retreating a step means retreating at every step. Since the Evil Clan and Ice Clan stepped into Sky Sea City, there has been no other possibility!¡± As Dao Yuefeng¡¯s words fell, a force descended upon Lan Lun¡¯s essence, completely erasing its spiritual presence. Three essences of Emperors were enough to potentially create one or even two additional Emperors for the Human Race, depending on luck. In such chaotic times, the appearance of any Emperor represents a significant step forward for the Human Race. Inside Sky Resonance Court, Chen Fei had already disappeared. When so many Emperors appeared, Chen Fei understood that the situation was settled. A simple strategy of drawing the forces of the Ice Clan and Evil Clan to Sky Sea City and then trapping them was employed. However, the cost was also severe, with many ordinary cultivators and those at the Sun Moon Realm losing their lives. From a higher perspective, the actions of Dao Yuefeng and others were defensible. Even with such a price, exchanging the lives of three alien Emperors was more beneficial than harmful. After all, the Ice Clan and Evil Clan had long harbored ill intentions and would invade sooner or later. Without proper preparation, the number of deaths would be even higher. There was even a possibility that the Human Race¡¯s Emperors could be lost. If that happened, the Human Race¡¯s territory would shrink, and survival would become even more difficult. But as someone who experienced all this firsthand, Chen Fei felt the cruelty. It wasn¡¯t the cruelty of Dao Yuefeng and others, but the cruelty of the Ruins Realm. When one is weak, they become a part of a plan and are sacrificed for greater victory and the survival of more people. To avoid such a situation, Chen Fei needed to become stronger, strong enough not to be used as a pawn. Chen Fei did not search for anything within Sky Resonance Court. The core area¡¯s prohibitions remained intact, leaving no opportunity to retrieve anything. With the strength of someone at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm, it was unlikely for Chi Chengyuan to survive the attack. It wasn¡¯t that those at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm were doomed to die, but as the primary target of the attack, those below or at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm were the first to be targeted. The probability of survival was too low. In the courtyard where Chen Fei stayed, everyone else was dead, and only Chen Fei survived, which would inevitably raise suspicions. Since he was already thinking of leaving Sky Resonance Court, he might as well take the opportunity to do so. A day later, the order in Sky Sea City was basically restored, but due to the heavy casualties, many places in Sky Sea City were desolate. Three days later, Sky Sea City began to draw people up from various lower realms, including the Boundless Sea. A month later, the source of the Boundless Sea realm was locked and successfully separated. The realm¡¯s upper limit was further reduced, and several major sanctuaries began to move most of their disciples to Sky Sea City, leaving only a few behind in the Boundless Sea. At the same time, the killing of the Ice Clan and Evil Clan Emperors began to have repercussions, and conflicts at the border between the Human Race and the Ice Clan and Evil Clan intensified. Two months later, a piece of news emerged that ignited the enthusiasm of all Human Race members. The Lord of Sky Resonance Court, Lu Chaozhong, broke through to the peak of the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, becoming the eighteenth Emperor of the Human Race. Celebrations erupted across all Human Race cities for three days. The good news didn¡¯t stop there. Less than half a month after Lu Chaozhong¡¯s breakthrough, another cultivator at the late stage of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm also reached the peak of the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, becoming the nineteenth Emperor of the Human Race. It seemed as if Emperors were beginning to appear in bulk, and everyone was overjoyed. However, to the discerning, this was merely an accident. The personal accumulation of these two individuals was one factor, but the source of the Boundless Sea and the essences of the three alien Emperors were another significant driving force. Especially the latter, whether it was the plane source or the essences of alien Emperors, was something rare and hard to come by. For the Human Race to obtain both simultaneously was a stroke of great fortune. It was uncertain when such luck would come around again. Another month passed, and a major piece of news spread among the Human Race: the long-closed Qiankun Mansion, which had been sealed for nearly ten thousand years, was reopening. The Human Race was set to mobilize its entire strength to cultivate Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts. ¡°Qiankun Mansion, I never expected to see it open in my lifetime.¡± In a tavern, everyone was discussing the Qiankun Mansion. This wasn¡¯t limited to the tavern; the news was being spread across all Human Race cities and even some alien cities within the alliance. The Qiankun Mansion opens only in times of crisis for the Human Race. Unlike other races with Sixth Stage Emperor Realms, the Human Race possesses a special treasure, the Qiankun Cauldron. This cauldron wasn¡¯t obtained from elsewhere but was forged by a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm ancestor of the Human Race using their own essence, spirit, and soul as fuel, with rules as the fire, and a piece of foreign iron as the aid. When the Qiankun Cauldron was first forged, its power was just slightly stronger than peak Dao tools. However, as time went on, each Emperor at the end of their life used their own essence to continue forging the cauldron, which enhanced its power. Today, even the power of the Human Race¡¯s Sixth Stage Emperor Realm can only barely control the Qiankun Cauldron. To truly unleash its power, the cooperation of fifteen or more Human Race Emperors, along with several hundred Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts, is required. It is rumored that if the Qiankun Cauldron is fully activated, there might be a slim chance of resisting a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm expert. Whether it truly has such power is unknown, as the Qiankun Cauldron has never actually been used against a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm expert since its creation. However, the threat of the Evil Clan looming and the fate of the Evil Clan ancestor were unknown. If they were indeed alive, their condition was likely poor, which meant that there might still be a chance to resist. Of course, fully deploying the Qiankun Cauldron would come at a heavy cost to the Human Race, but it would at least provide a fighting chance. The name Qiankun Mansion comes from this Qiankun Cauldron, and it symbolizes the Human Race¡¯s effort to cultivate Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts to prepare for its activation. Human Race academies typically train only those below the Sun Moon Realm, while those above are not cultivated. Qiankun Mansion, on the other hand, focuses on cultivating Sun Moon Realm experts and advancing those with true potential to the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. No distinction is made; anyone who enters the Mansion will have their past disregarded. In these special times, special measures are taken, and this is what the Qiankun Mansion represents. Chen Fei sat in a corner of the tavern, listening to the discussions around him and matching them with the information he had gathered, slowly forming a clearer picture in his mind. Recently, Chen Fei had been hiding his identity, staying put in Sky Sea City and focusing on his cultivation. After several months, Chen Fei had successfully advanced from the entry level to the proficient stage of the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique. The proficiency in cultivation techniques always progresses from easy to difficult, requiring increasing skill as one advances. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimates, it would take about five or six years to reach the Great Perfection stage of the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique. By then, even without changing to another technique, Chen Fei could break through to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm with this inheritance. The only obstacle was the cultivation of divine powers. The transformation of divine seed into complete divine powers aside, creating new divine powers often requires other rare materials. Although absorbing the natural essence of heaven and earth is possible, it is an extremely slow process. However, if Chen Fei were to breakthrough to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm using the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique, his combat power might be somewhat ordinary. After all, the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique is not considered an exceptionally outstanding inheritance. Chen Fei¡¯s original plan was to cultivate step by step and take on various tasks to acquire resources. The appearance of Qiankun Mansion disrupted all of Chen Fei¡¯s plans. ¡°Entering the Mansion means past grievances are forgiven!¡± This is not an empty promise but a long-standing ancestral decree followed since the opening of Qiankun Mansion, set by the first Governor and upheld to this day. To enter the Mansion, only two conditions need to be met: Achieve cultivation at the Sun Moon Realm. 2. Swear a Heavenly Dao Oath, never to betray the Human Race and to act in their defense during times of difficulty. Of course, if circumstances make it impossible, fleeing to preserve one¡¯s life is permitted. These are the requirements for entering the Mansion. Essentially, as long as one does not harbor ill intentions, they can enter Qiankun Mansion and access its abundant cultivation resources. The identity issue that Chen Fei had struggled with was instantly resolved with the opening of Qiankun Mansion. Ten days later, in the central areas of the major Human Race cities, the Sun Moon Realm experts waited eagerly. With intense spatial fluctuations, a massive door appeared out of nowhere. The door, forged from an unknown material, stood several dozen meters tall. The doorframe was etched with a myriad of runes, eventually converging into simple lines. Beyond the door lay Qiankun Mansion. The Qiankun Mansion in each city was not connected; each city had its own branch. Only certain special areas were shared, where Sun Moon Realm experts from various branches could meet. In Qiankun Mansion, the lowest-ranked individuals are eliminated, with 30% of those admitted being removed every six months. The process continues with eliminations every six months. After a year and a half, only 10% of the original number remains, and these are the ones with a chance to reach the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. The rules are strict, but today¡¯s Sun Moon Realm experts entering the Mansion are more numerous than expected. This may be the best opportunity many Sun Moon Realm experts will have in their lifetime to access top-tier inheritances. With sufficient talent, they can freely use the resources and eventually advance to the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei, along with the crowd, stepped through the massive door of Qiankun Mansion and made their Heavenly Dao Oaths one by one. The Heavenly Dao Oath is not merely a name but reaches deep into the soul. No matter how much the soul changes, its essence remains unchanged. It may be possible to deceive others, but not the Heavenly Dao. Dao Yuefeng, the head of the Sky Sea City branch of Qiankun Mansion, led a large group of Sun Moon Realm experts directly to the Mansion¡¯s public area. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At this moment, not only the Sky Sea City branch but all branches of the Human Race cities were gathered in the public area of Qiankun Mansion. A colossal stone tower stood prominently in the public area, surrounded by numerous illusory figures. In addition to the prominent stone tower, various training facilities were situated around it. ¡°This is the Age Tower. Those figures represent the top hundred from previous years. I hope that one day you will also have the chance to enter the tower!¡± Dao Yuefeng said softly to the crowd, looking at them. Paragraph copied Chapter 924 - Chapter 924: Hammer Explosion Chapter 924: Hammer Explosion Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Everyone present, in the Sun Moon Realm, was curious and extended their senses to explore the stone tower and the surrounding training facilities. The stone tower had become widely known among human cities with the reopening of the Qiankun Mansion. The stone tower was essentially a power ranking system. As long as one could ascend the tower and maintain a position without being pushed out by others, the Qiankun Mansion would reward them with substantial merit points. Merit points could be used to exchange for various rare materials, cultivation techniques, or even to have a Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert provide personalized guidance on the essence of cultivation. In the Qiankun Mansion, one didn¡¯t need to worry about anything else; they just needed to showcase their talents, and the Qiankun Mansion would naturally provide feedback, pouring the most resources into them. The Qiankun Mansion was located within the human treasure, the Qiankun Cauldron. Even if a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm expert from a different race came, they wouldn¡¯t be able to break in. Moreover, a human imperial expert was stationed permanently within the Qiankun Cauldron to guard it. If an imperial expert from another race dared to enter, they wouldn¡¯t be able to leave and would be directly refined into spiritual essence. The Qiankun Mansion, with the full resources of the human race, aimed to cultivate Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts, a goal that the nineteen human emperors were serious about. At present, it was most advantageous for Sun Moon Realm experts to challenge the stone tower. Though the stone tower would adjust its difficulty according to the challenger¡¯s realm, it only suppressed the output power of their elemental force and did not reduce it to that realm¡¯s level. In other words, a challenger at the early Sun Moon Realm might face an opponent of the same realm level, but the opponent could possess three divine abilities. Although the opponent might not be able to fully utilize all three divine abilities due to insufficient elemental force, the advantage of having only the seed of a divine ability was quite apparent. Chen Fei observed the stone tower for a moment and then looked at the other training facilities. There was a huge martial arts arena, with its internal space stretched to be much larger than it appeared. In the Qiankun Mansion, any conflicts among students could not be resolved through private fighting elsewhere; those who were caught would be expelled from the mansion. Conflicts had to be resolved in the martial arts arena. There were no restrictions on the fights, including life-and-death duels, and the Qiankun Mansion would not intervene. The harsh competitive environment of the Return to Nothing Realm made the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s training more intense. The notion of ¡°holding back¡± did not exist here. The purpose of the Qiankun Mansion was to produce more Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts for the human race, ensuring sufficient power when the Qiankun Cauldron was activated. The martial arts arena showed some bloodstains on the ground, now absorbed into the floor, left by previous students of the Qiankun Mansion. Aside from the martial arts arena, there were various training rooms of different standards. These training rooms simulated various special environments and even special atmospheric energies. As long as one had enough merit points, these training rooms could be used at will. Many divine abilities require specific spiritual materials for cultivation. In addition to these materials, special environments can also help Sun Moon Realm practitioners better condense divine abilities, which is the purpose of these training rooms. If some spiritual materials were too rare to be found, the value of the special atmospheric energy training rooms became evident. Atmospheric energy encompasses various possibilities. All the rare materials in the Return to Nothing Realm are produced under its influence. Thus, absorbing atmospheric energy can also condense special divine abilities, albeit slowly. These special atmospheric energy training rooms help by filtering the atmospheric energy, thus speeding up the condensation of divine abilities. Each type of training room here can quickly improve one¡¯s realm, but the prerequisite is staying in the Qiankun Mansion. The mansion expels a batch of students every six months, and that is no joke. Half an hour later, the people from each city returned to their respective divisions, divided into four zones based on their cultivation realms. ¡°There are one hundred and twenty independent courtyards ahead. The atmospheric energy in them, relying on the Qiankun Cauldron, can be adjusted by yourself,¡± said Dao Yuefeng, looking at the many Sun Moon Realm experts with a smile. ¡°There are thirty courtyards for each realm. You can treat these courtyards as simple training rooms, with effects comparable to those you have seen before.¡± Upon hearing this, all the Sun Moon Realm experts¡¯ eyes brightened slightly. Even with just a fraction of the effect of the public training rooms, it was a tremendous gain. After all, the public training rooms required merit points for each use, while these courtyards could be used continuously, making their long-term value astonishing. In fact, these courtyards were currently the most valuable resources available to the students of the Qiankun Mansion. ¡°The closer a courtyard is to the front, the better its effects,¡± Dao Yuefeng continued, observing the eager expressions of the crowd. ¡°Each person has only one challenge opportunity. If successful, you can continue challenging. If you fail, you must wait six months.¡± Dao Yuefeng glanced at everyone, his tone growing serious. ¡°Moreover, this challenge, like the martial arts arena, does not prohibit life-and-death situations!¡± Does not prohibit life-and-death situations? Upon hearing Dao Yuefeng¡¯s words, many eager Sun Moon Realm practitioners immediately calmed down. This meant that if one¡¯s strength was insufficient, blindly challenging could result in death. The guardians of the courtyards were likely to use lethal force to intimidate others, preventing constant challenges. It was thus predictable that once the competition for the courtyards began, there would be casualties, and quite a few of them! ¡°Alright, those who want the courtyards can go up now. You have one hour. After that, the courtyards will be temporarily fixed and available only after six months!¡± Dao Yuefeng waved his hand, and the barriers of the one hundred and twenty courtyards were opened, releasing a surge of pure atmospheric energy. Many Sun Moon Realm practitioners exchanged glances but no one left. Even if they didn¡¯t intend to occupy the courtyards, staying behind to observe the competition was not without benefit. After a moment of silence, several figures moved swiftly towards the courtyards. In no time, all one hundred and twenty courtyards were occupied. Each person standing before the courtyards showed no sign of hesitation under the watchful eyes of the other Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Those daring to guard the courtyards at this moment were all extremely confident in their own strength. Among the Sun Moon Realm practitioners, there were certainly varying levels of power, especially those from influential factions who were outstanding talents in their own right. Their skills and abilities were among the best in their realm, and their strength had been honed by surpassing other Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Chen Fei observed from a distance and did not rush in immediately. Chen Fei was confident in his own strength, given that his divine ability seed, Indestructible Vision, was an amalgamation of fourteen talents, making it an extraordinary existence in both the lower realms and the Return to Nothing Realm. He was unsure if other races had similar situations, but within the human race, such cases were rare. However, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation time was still relatively short, having been in the Sun Moon Realm for less than a year. Having witnessed only a few Sun Moon Realm battles, he decided to wait and observe the confrontations before making a decision. Resources were crucial, and since he was at the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei intended to rapidly increase his cultivation. The Sun Moon Realm was a core strength among humans but was still considered vulnerable in the face of danger. Only those in the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, who controlled the rules, could better control their own fate and avoid becoming expendable pawns. Soon, the first challengers began to step up. These were Sun Moon Realm practitioners from Sky Sea City. While they might not have known each other personally, they were familiar with each other¡¯s reputations. Whether they were the first to guard or those currently challenging, they had a clear understanding of both their own and their opponents¡¯ strengths. As challengers approached each courtyard, an automatic combat zone was formed, greatly expanding the space within without affecting the surroundings. The Qiankun Cauldron, truly the strongest treasure of the human race, applied rules to such an extent that it had reached an almost formless, profound level. Chen Fei glanced around and saw everything so naturally. The spectators outside were quickly drawn to the battles, and Chen Fei¡¯s gaze was drawn to the battles among the peak Sun Moon Realm practitioners. The three divine abilities were already fully developed within their internal spaces, and these spaces were no longer static but had dynamic forces flowing within. The next step was to integrate rule fragments, allowing the internal space to evolve toward a more complete state. That would be the time to breakthrough to the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. Among the peak Sun Moon Realm practitioners, the Qiankun Mansion was most likely to yield results. For others in different realms, the future was still uncertain. Chen Fei scanned the thirty peak Sun Moon Realm battles and noticed that even the weakest among them could easily overpower him. The difference in realm was so significant that there was no room for a counterattack. In the later stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the situation was somewhat better but still limited. From being easily overwhelmed to receiving heavy blows, the situation was dire, with the only difference being that one might get a chance to retaliate before dying. In the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the situation improved significantly. The gap between having a divine ability seed and a complete divine ability was substantial, and their internal spaces were also different. However, Chen Fei¡¯s Indestructible Vision was somewhat exceptional. Comparing himself to the weakest among the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners, Chen Fei estimated that he could have a competitive fight. However, if the battle dragged on, Chen Fei would still lose. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only His cultivation time was still too short. The Thunder Roar Stellar Technique was only at the proficient stage, and his divine ability, Indestructible Vision, was still in the initial stages, needing more refinement to reach proficiency. Although the potential was limitless, he was still at the starting point. Turning his attention to the early Sun Moon Realm battles, Chen Fei observed for a while and concluded: Yes, he could definitely overpower these opponents! Chapter 925 - Chapter 925: I Only Kill Chapter 925: I Only Kill Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Friend, I am Lou Hongming. Pleased to meet you!¡± Someone beside Chen Fei suddenly smiled and clasped his hands. ¡°I am Chen Fei. Pleased to meet you as well!¡± Chen Fei looked at Lou Hongming with some surprise and returned the gesture. Lou Hongming had been standing by while everyone came and went earlier. Although they were unfamiliar with each other, Chen Fei had not taken the initiative to greet him. Unexpectedly, Lou Hongming was the one to speak first. ¡°Brother Chen, aren¡¯t you going to compete for a spot?¡± Lou Hongming asked familiarly. ¡°Do you think I have the ability to secure a place, Brother Lou?¡± Chen Fei asked, looking at Lou Hongming. ¡°Please don¡¯t mind. My ability allows me to see things differently.¡± Lou Hongming smiled, pointing towards the courtyard ahead. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, with your strength, securing a spot in the top twenty courtyards should be no problem!¡± Observation Insight! This was Lou Hongming¡¯s ability; he could gauge a person¡¯s general combat strength just by looking. In Lou Hongming¡¯s view, those above the Mid Sun Moon Realm were all marked in red, a color that represented severe danger, indicating that offending them could lead to death. Among those in the Early Sun Moon Realm, only a few were marked in light red, indicating they were dangerous, and the best outcome of a conflict would be that he would be heavily injured and forced to retreat. Most of those marked in light red were individuals Lou Hongming had either seen before or heard of, all being from Sky Sea City. Chen Fei was also marked in light red, but Lou Hongming had never heard of him. Standing beside Chen Fei at this moment, Lou Hongming took the initiative to make a friendly acquaintance. In the Return to Nothing Realm, it¡¯s not just about fighting; human relationships also matter. It¡¯s not always about being the strongest; having friends who are strong can solve many problems. Lou Hongming adhered to this mindset, making many friends in Sky Sea City and thus knew a lot of information. ¡°That person is named Yu Zhenlai. He was previously a disciple of the Shiheng Sect and has been cultivating the protective divine ability ¡®Body Destruction¡¯. He has been in the Sun Moon Realm for nearly two hundred years,¡± Lou Hongming said in a low voice, seeing that Chen Fei wasn¡¯t offended. Not all practitioners in the major human cities graduate from academies. Many come from backgrounds with their own forces and do not need to rely on academies for cultivation. Academies are more geared towards ordinary practitioners. ¡°The position of the top twenty is too low. Who is that person?¡± Chen Fei shook his head, pointing to the courtyard of the tenth place. ¡°That person is named Tian Bing¡¯an, a disciple of the Wanfa Sect. He has been in the Sun Moon Realm for over two hundred years, about the same time as Yu Zhenlai. But his talent is much stronger. I¡¯ve heard his divine seed is nearing transformation,¡± Lou Hongming said, noticing Chen Fei¡¯s focus on the top ten. He thought to himself that there was no need to be so aggressive; a more stable courtyard could be selected. However, it was a bad idea to be too forward when just starting to get acquainted. ¡°Who is that one?¡± Chen Fei nodded and asked, pointing to the third place. Chen Fei had specifically asked about Tian Bing¡¯an because, based on Tian Bing¡¯an¡¯s displayed strength, he could easily be in the top five, but he had chosen the safer option of the tenth place. ¡°That person is named Yu Xiaoliang, a direct disciple of the Rain Listening Hall¡¯s master.¡± Lou Hongming looked at Chen Fei and added, ¡°I¡¯ve heard the master of the Rain Listening Hall intends to groom Yu Xiaoliang as the future hall master. His strength is formidable!¡± The master of the Rain Listening Hall is a Mid Rule Integration Realm expert, a prominent figure in Sky Sea City. Being accepted as a direct disciple proves a lot about one¡¯s capability. ¡°Get lost!¡± Yu Xiaoliang shouted furiously, swinging a blade as tall as a person and slashing at an opponent, tearing apart half of their body. If not for the critical moment of retreating from the battle, the opponent might have been cut into pieces by Yu Xiaoliang. Yu Xiaoliang gripped the Shattered Rain Blade, glanced around, and then looked towards the top two on the right before closing his eyes. Pure essence from the heavens descended, permeating Yu Xiaoliang¡¯s body and restoring him to peak condition. ¡°Thank you for the clarification!¡± Chen Fei clasped his hands and, with a flicker, disappeared from his spot. Since it was his first visit to the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei decided to start with a modest approach and warm up with a challenge against the top three. Seeing Chen Fei heading directly towards Yu Xiaoliang, Lou Hongming¡¯s hand twitched involuntarily. Earlier, Lou Hongming had thought Chen Fei was simply seeking information and was even ready to start discussing the top two. To his surprise, Chen Fei had decided to challenge Yu Xiaoliang right away. Chen Fei appeared before Yu Xiaoliang, causing Yu Xiaoliang¡¯s recently closed eyes to snap open. Yu Xiaoliang appraised Chen Fei from head to toe, his brow furrowing slightly. Just as Lou Hongming had felt Chen Fei was unfamiliar, Yu Xiaoliang didn¡¯t recognize Chen Fei as a notable figure in the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Chen Fei, please offer your guidance!¡± Chen Fei said, clasping his hands. ¡°I only kill; I don¡¯t offer guidance!¡± Yu Xiaoliang snorted coldly. He had been somewhat merciful earlier, but now someone dared to challenge him? Did they really think he wouldn¡¯t kill? Chen Fei smiled slightly, and with a sound of sword chirping, the Qianyuan Sword appeared in his hand. A low-grade Spiritual treasure! The critical material issues were partly compensated by the spiritual materials from collectors like Shen Shundong. Ultimately, relying on the massive spiritual essence of three Sun Moon Realm experts, it barely reached the level of a low-grade Spiritual treasure. Heavy and solid, these were the two characteristics of the Qianyuan Sword that Chen Fei needed. Yu Xiaoliang glanced at the Qianyuan Sword with a trace of disdain. Its crude forging techniques were no match for his Shattered Rain Blade. As a direct disciple of the Rain Listening Hall¡¯s master, Yu Xiaoliang could have possessed a more powerful Spiritual treasure. However, to better hone Yu Xiaoliang¡¯s skills, the master provided only a low-grade Spiritual treasure. Even so, the Shattered Rain Blade was nearly at the limit of a low-grade Spiritual treasure. With a bit more spiritual material, the Shattered Rain Blade could easily be upgraded to a mid-grade Spiritual treasure. Seeing that Chen Fei had no intention of backing down, Yu Xiaoliang wiped the disdainful look off his face, revealing a murderous expression. If he wasn¡¯t leaving, then he should stay! Yu Xiaoliang vanished, appearing in front of Chen Fei in an instant, swinging the Shattered Rain Blade downward. ¡°Whoosh!¡± It was as though a violent storm had suddenly swept across the world, with countless winds and rains pummeling towards Chen Fei. This was a divine ability, calling forth wind and rain! The wind and rain weren¡¯t ordinary but were purely condensed and compressed from the essence of the blade. Each gust and droplet was more than sufficient to kill a Mountain Sea Realm expert. At that moment, within a ten-mile radius around Chen Fei, the storm was so dense that it was nearly impossible to open one¡¯s eyes. Yu Xiaoliang was arrogant by nature, but he never underestimated his opponents in battle. To establish his reputation, he gave his all, pushing his divine ability to its limits and unleashing his power to its fullest extent. Many in the Early Sun Moon Realm looked towards Yu Xiaoliang, noting that few could withstand such a powerful move. Even the top two, at this moment, frowned slightly, feeling a sense of alertness from Yu Xiaoliang¡¯s attack. Facing the torrential winds and rains, Chen Fei remained calm. He reversed the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, and a massive figure appeared behind him. Dust Giant Body! This was an explosive technique Chen Fei had mastered during his time in the Mountain Sea Realm. Even in the Sun Moon Realm, the Dust Giant Body was still usable, one of the few techniques not yet outmoded. The Dust Giant drew upon the forces of heaven and earth. The only difference now was that Chen Fei could harness much stronger and greater power without worrying about the overwhelming force crushing his body. The raging storm battered against the Dust Giant Body as if it were ordinary rain. The shield on the Dust Giant¡¯s surface trembled briefly before settling down. Yu Xiaoliang¡¯s eyes widened slightly. His full-strength attack was effortlessly blocked by the opponent? Even the defense hadn¡¯t been broken? Could it be that Chen Fei¡¯s divine seed had already transformed into a complete divine ability? Not only Yu Xiaoliang but everyone watching was astonished by the sight. Chen Fei¡¯s decision to challenge Yu Xiaoliang indicated his strength, but no one expected that Yu Xiaoliang¡¯s full-strength strike would fail to breach Chen Fei¡¯s defense. ¡°Slash!¡± Yu Xiaoliang roared in anger, and the storm within a ten-mile radius suddenly contracted, concentrating within a hundred meters. At that moment, it wasn¡¯t just about the dense rain and wind but rather a blade-shaped storm river, with violent winds sweeping the blade river toward Chen Fei. Chen Fei lifted his gaze and looked at Yu Xiaoliang. With a forward swing of the Qianyuan Sword, the Dust Giant behind him moved as well, its massive blade seemingly obscuring the heavens. The winds and rains that had blocked the Dust Giant were instantly split in two, unable to offer any resistance. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous explosion echoed into the sky, and intense waves of force swept outward. The storm vanished, leaving only a figure flying out of the arena, drenched in blood. ¡°Pfft!¡± The ground remained intact, with no crater from Yu Xiaoliang¡¯s impact. Instead, all the force rebounded onto Yu Xiaoliang, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood. Yu Xiaoliang steadied himself, looking at Chen Fei with a face pale as gold, his eyes still filled with disbelief. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only He had been heavily injured by a single strike? Had it not been for the arena, he might have faced death if pursued. All the Early Sun Moon Realm experts stared in shock at Chen Fei, and even many from other realms of the Sun Moon Realm looked over. Few could achieve such feats at the same level. In mid-air, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyes flickered with the first sign of emotion. Chapter 926 - Chapter 926: Dark Sovereign Chapter 926: Dark Sovereign Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In other realms of the Sun Moon Realm, such as in the early stages, it was completely incomprehensible why Chen Fei was so powerful. To the onlookers, even Yu Xiaoliang seemed nearly the same, despite being observers themselves. In other realms of the Sun Moon Realm, one could discern some of the subtleties of the Dust Giant Body, but understanding the principles behind it was impossible at a glance. Only Dao Yuefeng, at the peak of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm and a human imperial sovereign, could instantly recognize the exceptional nature of Chen Fei¡¯s protective divine ability once he exerted his power. To say it was extraordinary might still be an understatement. In Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei was a perfect blend of vital energy, spirit, and soul, with every flow of power radiating beauty. Dao Yuefeng had seen many divine abilities, but this was the first time he had encountered such a protective divine ability. Dao Yuefeng¡¯s causal principles automatically activated, starting to deduce information about Chen Fei. After a moment, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s expression slightly shifted. Is he from the Boundless Sea? Chen Fei¡¯s general background appeared before Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyes. Looking at Chen Fei¡¯s information, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s interest grew even stronger. Achieving the early Sun Moon Realm in just over a hundred years of cultivation. Such a speed of cultivation meant nothing among the powerful races in the Return to Nothing Realm. The truly exceptional talents¡¯ growth rates were unimaginable. Dao Yuefeng knew of a race in the center of the Return to Nothing Realm where the Sun Moon Realm was just the starting point and the Integration Realm was barely notable. The Open Heaven Realm was the core strength of the race, and only those above the Eighth Tier could become strong figures within the race. For other races in the Return to Nothing Realm, such a race seemed like a fantasy, hard to fathom. What you strive for in a lifetime is merely the starting point for another race. What you see as an unattainable limit is just a common level of skill for those races. That¡¯s the reality! You might think you were born with talent, but many things were already predestined from the start. Predestined was the level you could reach in your lifetime and the current situation of humanity in the Return to Nothing Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed was nothing remarkable among strong races, but among humanity in the Return to Nothing Realm, it was quite exceptional and comparable to many geniuses in various forces. The jade pendant at Dao Yuefeng¡¯s waist moved slightly. In the blink of an eye, a figure appeared beside Dao Yuefeng and handed over a jade slip containing information about Chen Fei. Entering the palace, no past grievances were pursued; this was the rule of the Qiankun Mansion. Dao Yuefeng was merely interested in Chen Fei¡¯s information and had no particular intention behind it. As Dao Yuefeng reviewed more information about Chen Fei, the competition for the courtyards below continued. Chen Fei stood calmly in front of the third courtyard, waiting for other challenges. However, Chen Fei¡¯s earlier sword strike had thoroughly dispelled any thoughts of challenging him. Yu Xiaoliang was no nameless person; securing a spot in the top five courtyards was no issue. The result was such that Chen Fei had swept Yu Xiaoliang out of the battle circle with a single sword strike. Even the most stubborn challengers would have no desire to face Chen Fei. Soon, half an hour passed, and the competition for the 120 courtyards neared its end. Those confident in their strength had already taken the stage from the start, as the Qiankun Mansion would automatically heal them after successful defense, making endurance battles irrelevant. As for having their techniques understood by others, it was absurd. If Sun Moon Realm divine abilities could be countered just by being seen a few times, then such power would be truly worthless. ¡°The courtyards you possess can accommodate some attendants in addition to yourself.¡± Dao Yuefeng announced, ¡°The first-place courtyard can house ten people, the second-place five, the third-place two, and the remaining courtyards can only house one person each.¡± Dao Yuefeng then looked at Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly changed. Among so many at the Sun Moon Realm, he was likely the one with a large entourage. Entering the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had no intention of bringing the people from Thousand Geese City with him, as this was strictly prohibited by the Qiankun Mansion. If everyone did this, the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s resources would be exhausted. Chen Fei¡¯s original plan was to enter the Qiankun Mansion first to resolve his black household issue and then allow the people from Thousand Geese City to settle in Sky Sea City. Now that Sky Sea City was in a state of rebuilding, the people from Thousand Geese City would fit right in, and the procedures could be handled later. The value of the courtyards that allowed others to practice had suddenly increased. The third-place courtyard, with only two occupants, seemed too few. If possible, Chen Fei naturally hoped his companions could have higher cultivation levels. In terms of cultivation environment, no human race could match the current Qiankun Mansion. Sect Leader Qu Qingsheng, his own master and senior brothers, and a few others¡ªten spots were barely sufficient. Thinking of this, Chen Fei turned his gaze toward the top position. Chen Fei suspected that Dao Yuefeng¡¯s earlier words might have been directed specifically at him. Dao Yuefeng¡¯s gaze when he looked over had been completely unmasked. For such a powerful being, there was no need to hide anything from a younger Sun Moon Realm practitioner, and Chen Fei had caught this immediately. Originally intending to keep a low profile, Chen Fei now realized that his strength might not permit that. As if sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Lu Shuzhang, the top performer of the early Sun Moon Realm, frowned. With the surname Lu and such strength, the only match in Sky Sea City would be the currently popular Sky Resonance Court. Lu Shuzhang was indeed from Sky Resonance Court, the eighth son of the newly ascended human sovereign, Lu Chaozhong. With Lu Chaozhong having reached the peak of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, his offspring naturally had exceptional talent. Lu Shuzhang, for instance, was at the pinnacle of the early Sun Moon Realm, not yet having broken through, but he was solidifying his foundation for future cultivation. Given Sky Resonance Court¡¯s current strength, Lu Shuzhang need not have come to Qiankun Mansion, but he still did. In the competition of hundreds of ships, Lu Shuzhang wanted to be the strongest at his level, just like his father, and to eventually achieve the status of a human sovereign. To achieve this, he could not just stay behind closed doors. He came to Qiankun Mansion to compete with all Sun Moon Realm practitioners and to stand out in the end to showcase his true talent. ¡°Want to challenge me? Come!¡± Lu Shuzhang turned and faced Chen Fei directly, inviting him to a duel. Chen Fei¡¯s earlier display of the Dust Giant Body was indeed very strong. But Lu Shuzhang, as the descendant of a human sovereign, was certainly not lacking. Lu Shuzhang was eager to personally test the power of that sword! At Lu Shuzhang¡¯s challenge, all Sun Moon Realm practitioners around focused their attention, and even many from other realms of the Sun Moon Realm turned their eyes toward them. Everyone knew Lu Shuzhang¡¯s background, and Chen Fei¡¯s earlier sword strike had been quite impressive. Because everyone was aware of Lu Shuzhang¡¯s background, no one had challenged him since he took the stage. It wasn¡¯t due to fear of Lu Shuzhang¡¯s background; after all, Qiankun Mansion had its peculiarities, and everyone knew that Lu Shuzhang was a human sovereign¡¯s descendant¡ªcould someone really attempt to kill him? As long as no one died, what happened in Qiankun Mansion would not be investigated. The simple reason no one challenged Lu Shuzhang was that he was strong enough that other early Sun Moon Realm practitioners felt they could not defeat him. Since they could not win, they had already mentally conceded, making further challenges unnecessary. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t initially intended to challenge, but given the substantial rewards for first place, he was determined to take it! Chen Fei vanished from his original spot and appeared in the battle circle of the top courtyard. Seeing Chen Fei actually challenge Lu Shuzhang, many people¡¯s eyes lit up. They seized the opportunity to observe how far Lu Shuzhang, as a descendant of the sovereign, had truly reached. ¡°Please!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands in greeting. ¡°Please!¡± The Night God Blade appeared in Lu Shuzhang¡¯s hand, its pitch-black blade angled towards the ground. The light gradually disappeared within a radius of several hundred miles in the battle circle. Divine Ability: Reversal of Day and Night! The Night God Blade possessed the divine ability of Reversal of Day and Night, one of the most renowned inheritances of Sky Resonance Court. Only direct descendants of Sky Resonance Court could master it. In the pitch-black environment, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s aura continuously grew stronger. Dark Sovereign! In the dark environment, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s strength was greatly enhanced. This was somewhat similar to the Evil Clan. However, the Evil Clan¡¯s power was more inclined towards coldness and corruption. In contrast, Sky Resonance Court¡¯s Dark Sovereign was entirely focused on raw power. This was a variant protective divine ability. Under Dark Sovereign, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s recovery and strength would increase severalfold, particularly his recovery speed, which saw the most dramatic growth. Defeating Lu Shuzhang in such an environment would be extremely challenging. The surroundings were as dark as ink. Among the early Sun Moon Realm practitioners present, only a few could faintly see Chen Fei¡¯s figure. Lu Shuzhang¡¯s figure, however, was completely shrouded by darkness. Only experts at the mid-level Sun Moon Realm or higher could discern Lu Shuzhang¡¯s figure, and that was only because they were outside the battle circle. If one were within the battle circle, seeing clearly would be even more difficult. As Lu Shuzhang¡¯s cultivation level increased in the future, when he reached their level, it would become even harder to see him clearly. This was the Reversal of Day and Night, Dark Sovereign! ¡°Clang!¡± With a sound of sword ringing, the night around Chen Fei for several miles was suddenly driven away. This wasn¡¯t the extent to which Chen Fei could repel the darkness, but it was just right for him. Sometimes, having greater power is not always better; sometimes, just the right amount is sufficient. The Dust Giant Body appeared behind Chen Fei, with golden light encircling it, protecting Chen Fei¡¯s body within. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Any attack on Chen Fei would have to first get past the Dust Giant Body. ¡°Roar!¡± A roar that didn¡¯t resemble a human voice came from the front. The next moment, a dark figure towering over ten miles appeared vaguely, followed by the Night God Blade, whose length was unknown, slashing towards Chen Fei. As if the heavens and earth were dividing, one side of the Night God Blade radiated brilliance, while the other side was absolute darkness. Day and night were clearly defined under this blade. Chapter 927 - Chapter 927: Invincible Chapter 927: Invincible Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm, everyone fixed their gaze on Lu Shuzhang¡¯s Night God Blade, trying to imagine how they would respond if faced with such a strike. Not far off, Yu Xiaoliang guarded the courtyard of the fourth place. After recovering from his injuries with the help of the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s healing abilities, he secured his current rank. Yu Xiaoliang observed Lu Shuzhang¡¯s blade technique, his pupils narrowing. Although he was reluctant to admit it, he knew he would lose against such a blow. The gap was significant; unless Yu Xiaoliang could transform his divine power into a complete divine ability, he wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand this move. But by the time his divine power seed transformed, Yu Xiaoliang would likely have advanced to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. The main reason why most in the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm had yet to break through was the cultivation of divine power. As for the source points within their bodies, they had mostly reached a critical point. They just needed the divine power seed to transform and strike the source points with the power of a complete divine ability to break through successfully. In the battle circle, Chen Fei looked up at the Dark Sovereign, which was several times larger than the Dust Giant Body, and held the Qianyuan Sword in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± The Dust Law Sword and the Night God Blade clashed. In terms of size, the Dust Law Sword appeared insignificant compared to the Night God Blade, like a mantis trying to stop a cart or an ant shaking a tree, hardly worth mentioning. Yet, despite its insignificance, the Dust Law Sword firmly blocked the Night God Blade, without even a tremor in the Dust Giant Body. In the Dark Sovereign, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He was surprised that such a powerful strike was so effortlessly blocked by the opponent. Others outside the situation might not understand, but Lu Shuzhang knew exactly what kind of power was behind that strike. None of the many early-stage Sun Moon Realm guards in the Sky Resonance Court could withstand such a blow. The Dark Sovereign roared silently, its mouth wide open, as Lu Shuzhang lifted the Night God Blade, ready to strike Chen Fei again. One strike wasn¡¯t enough to break through; Lu Shuzhang planned to see how many of his Night God Blade attacks Chen Fei could block! Seeing Lu Shuzhang¡¯s movements, Chen Fei smiled slightly, stepping forward. The Dust Giant Body behind him mimicked the action. In an instant, the Dust Giant Body advanced to the Dark Sovereign¡¯s front, evading the Night God Blade. An inch longer, an inch stronger; an inch shorter, an inch more dangerous. The Dark Sovereign stood several miles tall, offering a significant advantage in size, but nothing is perfect in this world. An excessively large body inevitably affects agility to some extent. The immense size of the Dark Sovereign meant that the Dust Giant Body¡¯s advance left no room for the Night God Blade to maneuver. Lu Shuzhang coldly watched the Dust Giant Body¡¯s actions. Suddenly, the entire Dark Sovereign dissipated, only to reassemble several miles away, reversing the situation in an instant. In the next moment, the Night God Blade swung down again, and this time, its power was even more fierce than before. Onlookers¡¯ expressions shifted. The Dark Sovereign, inheritor of the Human Emperor¡¯s legacy, moved with strategic precision, leaving no opportunity for others to exploit weaknesses. When the Dust Giant Body advanced, they initially thought the Dark Sovereign could only passively endure the attack. If that were true, the outcome would likely be decided in an instant. After all, even the strongest defense would be broken if continuously attacked without any counter. The Dust Giant Body had shown strong defense, but it hadn¡¯t directly used its body to block the Night God Blade. Chen Fei observed the Dark Sovereign with some surprise. Compared to the Dust Giant Body he had comprehended, the Dark Sovereign¡¯s transformation was undoubtedly superior in its profundity. Yet, techniques are merely tools; true combat effectiveness depends on who wields them! Chen Fei gripped the Qianyuan Sword, its blade slicing upward, meeting the Night God Blade with a piercing, frosty line. ¡°Boom!¡± Where the Dust Law Sword and the Night God Blade collided, a massive wave of energy swept through, tearing apart the surrounding darkness. Within the Dark Sovereign, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s face changed slightly. The downward strike of the Night God Blade was now deflected upward, and the towering Dark Sovereign was forced to retreat. A huge gap appeared in the Night God Blade formed by the divine power. Lu Shuzhang looked at Chen Fei as the Dark Sovereign dissipated again, channeling its immense power into the surrounding space. As for the gap in the Night God Blade, there was no need to worry. When the Dark Sovereign reassembled, the blade would return to its original state. In this extreme night, such minor damage would be swiftly repaired. Chen Fei raised his eyes and watched as the Dark Sovereign dissipated. In a single glance, a millennium passed! The world suddenly slowed down; the essence of heaven and earth churned, and every bit of information around Chen Fei fell into his sight. In the next moment, Chen Fei vanished and reappeared several miles away, sweeping his sword. The enormous Dust Giant Body made the same move, its sword striking at an empty space. ¡°Boom!¡± The Night God Blade appeared, blocking the Dust Law Sword. However, the Dark Sovereign had chosen to dissipate to release its immense power, and now, reassembling took some time. This delay would normally be insignificant, as the Dark Sovereign could reassemble anywhere without being caught by the opponent. Yet, Chen Fei had anticipated where Lu Shuzhang intended to reassemble the Dark Sovereign. The Night God Blade, only partially reformed, could not withstand the Dust Law Sword¡¯s attack, and in its hasty reconstruction, it was even less capable of countering the sword¡¯s edge. With a thunderous explosion, the Night God Blade shattered, and the Dust Law Sword drove through, cutting across the Dark Sovereign¡¯s core, where Lu Shuzhang was located. ¡°Wow!¡± With no time to dodge and no assistance from the Dark Sovereign to absorb the impact, Lu Shuzhang felt the same intense pain Yu Xiaoliang had experienced earlier. The Night God Blade struck Lu Shuzhang¡¯s chest, collapsing it instantly, and he was hurled backward, flying out of the battle circle. ¡°Cough!¡± In midair, Lu Shuzhang spewed blood, his face pale. But as he neared the edge of the battle circle, he abruptly stopped. The surrounding darkness surged toward Lu Shuzhang, who reversed the Night God Blade to reassemble the Dark Sovereign on a smaller scale. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in front of Lu Shuzhang, the Qianyuan Sword descending once more. Lu Shuzhang looked at Chen Fei in disbelief. The darkness roiled around them, and within this area, the force fields repelled anyone who intruded. Yet, Chen Fei and the Dust Giant Body faced no hindrance, ignoring the dark force fields and advancing directly. ¡°Boom!¡± Another intense explosion echoed as the Dust Giant Body¡¯s attack overwhelmed Lu Shuzhang. His entire body crashed heavily onto the ground outside the battle circle. A massive recoil jolted through his back, causing Lu Shuzhang¡¯s vision to blur briefly, followed by a tide of pain engulfing him. His bones cracked, internal organs shattered, and his spirit and soul suffered severe damage. As his vision gradually cleared, Lu Shuzhang looked up at Chen Fei floating in midair, his expression filled with bewilderment. He had lost, and lost utterly. Aside from the initial exchange where the two sides were evenly matched, from the moment Chen Fei began his aggressive assault, Lu Shuzhang had fallen into an absolute disadvantage, with no chance for a comeback. Throughout his life, Lu Shuzhang had always admired his father, the current Human Emperor, as his role model. Entering the Qiankun Mansion, he sought to leverage others¡¯ strengths to complete his own transformation. Yet, on his very first day in the mansion, he had suffered such a devastating defeat. As the esteemed child of the Emperor, being expelled from the battle circle like a mere commoner, Lu Shuzhang couldn¡¯t find any grounds for rebuttal. It wasn¡¯t a sneak attack or a conspiracy, but a straightforward confrontation, and he had lost, with no excuses! The onlookers were also silent. Lu Shuzhang¡¯s loss was not something unacceptable. He was Lu Shuzhang, not the Human Emperor, and no one could claim they would always win. But to lose so miserably, and to a peer of the same realm, was entirely unexpected. Who exactly is Chen Fei? No one had heard of him before! Chen Fei cupped his hands to Lu Shuzhang and then landed on the ground. The onlookers scrutinized Chen Fei, who remained calm. Being in the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm, if he couldn¡¯t even defeat someone at the same realm, then his fourteen innate talents would be rather disappointing. The Human Emperor¡¯s inheritance is indeed powerful, but at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm, it couldn¡¯t shake Chen Fei. Unless Chen Fei advances to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm solely using the current Thunder Roar Stellar Technique, then if he encounters Lu Shuzhang at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm in the future, the outcome would be uncertain. One tree alone cannot support a forest. With three divine abilities at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, even the formidable ¡°Indestructible Vision¡± could easily close the gap between them. Soon, with the remaining half an hour passing, all one hundred and twenty courtyards were selected. After defeating Lu Shuzhang, no one else challenged Chen Fei. He stood in front of the courtyard, watching the matches between the late-stage Sun Moon Realm and the pinnacle Sun Moon Realm. ¡°All right, those who did not get a courtyard should move to alternative accommodations. From tomorrow, the training at Qiankun Mansion officially begins!¡± Dao Yuefeng said softly to everyone before vanishing into the air. Sun Moon Realm practitioners gathered around Chen Fei, offering congratulations and subtly inquiring about his background. Chen Fei handled it with ease. After half an hour, everyone left, and Chen Fei entered the courtyard. The courtyard was spacious enough to accommodate hundreds of people without any issues. Most importantly, the essence of heaven and earth here was extremely pure, and the spiritual energy was highly responsive. It offered great benefits for both cultivation and breakthroughs. Soon, Chen Fei controlled the formation of the courtyard and discovered that it could convert the comprehensive essence of heaven and earth into a single attribute or multiple attributes as needed. While not as effective as the public training rooms, the results were still very strong. The key was that the courtyard was free to use and required no merit points. ¡°With a slight adjustment, the proficiency of Indestructible Vision and Thunder Roar Stellar Technique should improve,¡± Chen Fei thought to himself. These were merely standard benefits. What Chen Fei valued most about Qiankun Mansion was the access to the most elite human cultivation techniques. The Thunder Roar Stellar Technique was still too ordinary. An hour later, Chen Fei appeared in Sky Sea City, moving everyone from Thousand Geese City out of the Tianling Pendant. In the name of Qiankun Mansion¡¯s student, he arranged identities for everyone in Thousand Geese City. The city lord¡¯s estate staff seemed to handle Chen Fei¡¯s requests with the utmost efficiency. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After several months in the Celestial Treasure, the people of Thousand Geese City finally saw the light of day again and could now live normally in Sky Sea City. After arranging everything, Chen Fei, along with Sect Master Qu Qingsheng, Elder Zhou Zixun, Master Feng Xiupu, Senior Brother Guo Linshan, Shi Shuoqing, Tong Linyun, and Shi Defeng, moved into the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s courtyard. The environment at Qiankun Mansion was more than capable of rapidly enhancing their realms in a short period. Early the next morning, the training at Qiankun Mansion officially began. The first lesson: attempting to resonate with the Qiankun Cauldron, the greatest treasure of humanity! Chapter 928 - Chapter 928: Lifting the Cauldron Chapter 928: Lifting the Cauldron Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The opening of the Qiankun Mansion aimed to produce more Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts among the human race, and these additional experts were ultimately meant to provide sufficient power to the Qiankun Cauldron. Therefore, the extent of resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron ultimately determined how much power one could provide it. The higher the resonance, the greater the power one could supply. The Qiankun Cauldron was forged by the Human Emperor and was not found elsewhere. As a result, every human had a resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron, with only the degree of resonance differing. Resonance levels were divided into four tiers: Low, Medium, High, and Supreme. A higher resonance level not only allowed one to provide more power to the Qiankun Cauldron in the future but also granted access to more hidden resources within the Qiankun Mansion at present. The vitality of heaven and earth within the Qiankun Mansion, and the spiritual essence contained in this vitality, were generally the same for all students without additional merit points. However, students with higher resonance benefited more from the same amount of vitality. In fact, the Qiankun Mansion unconsciously provided more spiritual essence to those with higher resonance. Resonance was reciprocal, so the higher one¡¯s resonance, the faster one would cultivate within the Qiankun Mansion. Of course, this situation was not unchangeable. Cultivation techniques sometimes served to bridge the gap. Whether one could understand and utilize the techniques effectively was another matter. Qiankun Technique! Practicing this technique could enhance one¡¯s resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron and was considered a compulsory skill for every student within the Qiankun Mansion. Whether for future contributions to the Qiankun Cauldron or better cultivation within the mansion, the Qiankun Technique was indispensable. However, a rather harsh reality was that those with higher resonance levels learned and mastered the Qiankun Technique more quickly, and vice versa. This reflected a tendency for the strong to become stronger; it was the same in the Ruins Realm and the Qiankun Mansion. Absolute fairness did not exist. In the Sky Sea Branch, the Sun Moon Realm was divided into four teaching areas based on levels. Currently, Chen Fei and the others were all gathered in the early-stage Sun Moon Realm teaching area, observing a bronze cauldron in front of them. The cauldron was square and appeared unremarkable at first glance, but upon closer inspection, one could feel an immense power enveloping the heart. ¡°This is a sub-body of the Qiankun Cauldron. Each of you will come up and lift it, and you will naturally understand your resonance level with the Qiankun Cauldron,¡± Zhao Guanying said, glancing at the crowd. With a cultivation level in the late stage of Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, Zhao Guanying was just one step away from the Emperor Realm. However, that one step had halted many. Zhao Guanying¡¯s gaze lingered slightly on the thirty individuals who had competed for the courtyard the previous day. In terms of combat strength, these thirty were the true elite among the early-stage Sun Moon Realm. A person¡¯s combat strength often reflected their innate talent unless they had already exhausted their potential and focused solely on research against opponents. However, these thirty individuals still had several hundred years of lifespan remaining, not yet reaching the point where further advancement was impossible. ¡°Alright, you may begin. The top hundred to lift the cauldron will each receive ten merit points,¡± Zhao Guanying said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll go first!¡± As soon as Zhao Guanying finished speaking, a figure had already appeared beside the Qiankun Cauldron. Merit points were not the key concern for Zhao Lei; he merely wanted to prevent any potential awkwardness for the Zhao family elder. Seeing Zhao Lei move first, the other Sun Moon Realm practitioners stopped momentarily. With merit points available for the top hundred, there was no need to rush! Zhao Lei cupped his hands towards Zhao Guanying, then turned to face the Qiankun Cauldron, taking a deep breath and lifting it with both hands. ¡°Rise!¡± With a loud shout from Zhao Lei, the Qiankun Cauldron slightly trembled, causing the surrounding space to ripple slightly. The cauldron then began to slowly lift from the platform. The Qiankun Cauldron seemed to carry the weight of the sun and moon, making it quite strenuous for Zhao Lei, who was in the early-stage Sun Moon Realm, to lift it. When the cauldron was two inches above the platform, despite Zhao Lei¡¯s best efforts, it could not rise any further, even with the use of divine powers. ¡°Medium-grade resonance,¡± Zhao Guanying said with a gentle smile. Upon hearing this, Zhao Lei carefully placed the Qiankun Cauldron back on the platform, then cupped his hands towards Zhao Guanying before returning to the group. ¡°Don¡¯t feel pressured. Whether it¡¯s low-grade or medium-grade resonance, it¡¯s all normal. Just work hard to practice the Qiankun Technique to improve it,¡± Zhao Guanying reassured the crowd. Given that there were rewards for the top hundred who lifted the cauldron, even though it was just ten merit points, it was still a substantial gain, enough to exchange for some fifth tier materials or elixirs. Thus, many people came forward to try. With the influence of the top hundred, others in the Sun Moon Realm followed suit, eager to know their own resonance levels. Among the several thousand early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners, even a simple task like lifting the cauldron took several hours. Few had low-grade resonance, only a few dozen. The majority of Sun Moon Realm practitioners had medium-grade resonance, accounting for more than ninety percent. The number of those with high-grade resonance was comparable to those with low-grade resonance, only a few dozen. As for those with supreme-grade resonance, only nine had emerged thus far. The nine individuals with supreme-grade resonance unconsciously wore smiles on their faces. With such resonance, even if their current realm and combat strength were average, they need not worry about being eliminated later on. It could be said that high-grade and supreme-grade resonance almost guaranteed their continued presence in the Qiankun Mansion. Zhao Guanying remained expressionless, clearly having anticipated this outcome. In fact, there were even a few more supreme-grade resonances than he had expected. Soon, only the thirty courtyard owners had yet to be tested. According to the potential rules, the testing started with the thirtieth person in the Sun Moon Realm. With only thirty people left, the process was naturally very swift. Most of them had high-grade resonance, and two more supreme-grade resonances emerged. Even Zhao Guanying could not help but smile. Yu Xiaoliang stepped forward. The frustration from his previous defeat had vanished from his demeanor. After all, he had lost to Lu Shuzhang, so one more defeat was nothing! Yu Xiaoliang lifted the Qiankun Cauldron and, in a moment, raised it three inches from the platform, indicating high-grade resonance. With a low shout, Yu Xiaoliang continued to lift the cauldron, reaching four inches, which was supreme-grade resonance! Yu Xiaoliang¡¯s face showed obvious delight. Before the test, no one knew their resonance level with the Qiankun Cauldron. Among the thirty, some had medium-grade resonance, meaning their cultivation in the Qiankun Mansion would be slower compared to others at the same Sun Moon Realm level. Yu Xiaoliang stepped down and glanced quickly at Lu Shuzhang and Chen Fei, but he did not display any smugness. The test was not over, and if these two also had supreme-grade resonance, his current satisfaction would turn into a joke. Lu Shuzhang appeared in front of the Qiankun Cauldron. After being defeated by Chen Fei, Lu Shuzhang did not challenge the second place but went directly to the third courtyard. Clearly, the defeat by Chen Fei had affected Lu Shuzhang¡¯s morale. Lu Shuzhang looked up at Chen Fei, then lifted the cauldron. The Qiankun Cauldron quickly rose from the platform and, without pause, reached four inches, indicating supreme-grade resonance. The onlookers in the Sun Moon Realm were not surprised by Lu Shuzhang¡¯s supreme-grade resonance. As a descendant of the Human Emperor, his talent was exceptional. Even though it was unspoken, there was a certain connection between the Human Emperor and the Qiankun Cauldron. ¡°Rise!¡± Lu Shuzhang shouted, and his body emitted a faint black glow. The Qiankun Cauldron, which should have reached its limit, was raised another half inch. Many in the Sun Moon Realm widened their eyes in disbelief, looking at Lu Shuzhang. The height of four and a half inches had not been seen before. ¡°Good!¡± Zhao Guanying clapped lightly and smiled. Even though Zhao Guanying had seen numerous people with supreme-grade resonance, he was genuinely impressed by Lu Shuzhang¡¯s height of four and a half inches. If there were no accidents, in future cultivation, the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s vitality would increasingly favor Lu Shuzhang. This was an innate response of the Qiankun Cauldron, not subject to human manipulation, and it meant that Lu Shuzhang would cultivate faster within the Qiankun Mansion, surpassing others of the same level. Lu Shuzhang set the cauldron down, exhaled, and fixed his gaze on Chen Fei. A temporary loss was inconsequential; the ultimate test was who would emerge victorious in the end. Lu Shuzhang never doubted his ability to reach the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. His goal had always been to emulate his father and become the Human Emperor. Sun Qianrong approached the Qiankun Cauldron with an impassive expression and lifted it to the four-inch mark. As the second-place winner from yesterday, he had lost much of the spotlight to Chen Fei and others. Now, with his supreme-grade resonance, the focus of the onlookers shifted to him. From Yu Xiaoliang to Sun Qianrong, all three had supreme-grade resonance. As Chen Fei stepped up to the platform, everyone¡¯s attention turned to him. They were curious about the resonance level of the person who had defeated Lu Shuzhang and intimidated all the early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners yesterday. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei looked at the Qiankun Cauldron. Resonance seemed to be related to innate talent but was not solely determined by it. Chen Fei bent down, gripping the sides of the cauldron, and began to lift it slowly. Heavy! This weight was not just the physical burden of the cauldron but a pressure that affected the very essence of his spirit and soul. As Chen Fei exerted force, the cauldron rose to two inches from the platform, the point where its weight was at its maximum. Chapter 929 - Chapter 929: The Challenge from the Other Branches Chapter 929: The Challenge from the Other Branches Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Everyone watched Chen Fei¡¯s actions with rapt attention. When the Qiankun Cauldron paused just two inches from the platform, a hint of surprise appeared in their eyes. Could it be that Chen Fei¡¯s resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron was only at the intermediate level? Yesterday, Chen Fei had outperformed everyone, and many had sought to befriend him on the spot. Afterwards, numerous individuals began to use their connections to gather information about Chen Fei. However, Chen Fei¡¯s information in Sky Sea City seemed like a blank sheet of paper; there was no data on this person whatsoever. Until someone suggested that Chen Fei might come from a lower realm known as the Boundless Sea, people had no information about him. This revelation shifted their search efforts, and they finally uncovered some details about Chen Fei. The prodigies from the Boundless Sea realm, when they were in the Mountain Sea Realm, represented their realm and decisively defeated the alien races in mortal combat battles. In the Mountain Sea Realm, they were invincible among peers. Now, in the Sun Moon Realm, despite having just recently broken through, Chen Fei¡¯s foundation from the Mountain Sea Realm allowed him to dominate the early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners present. His innate talent was undeniable, and his combat power was impeccable. However, if today¡¯s resonance was only at the intermediate level, his future growth would slow down significantly. People didn¡¯t think Chen Fei would fade into mediocrity, as resonance wasn¡¯t a measure of innate talent but rather a supply of latent resources within the Qiankun Mansion. Still, Chen Fei¡¯s growth would inevitably lag behind those with supreme or high resonance levels. Even those with higher resonance levels would surpass him. The Qiankun Mansion was designed to rapidly elevate one¡¯s cultivation. Being even slightly slower could result in a significant delay because slower progress meant that the resources within the mansion would be consumed by others who advanced faster. Eventually, Chen Fei might only be left with the dregs, falling behind in the competition. Yu Xiaoliang, Lu Shuzhang, and Sun Qianrong watched Chen Fei intently. Among those who competed most directly with Chen Fei, these three were the primary contenders. All three had supreme resonance, and Lu Shuzhang¡¯s resonance even exceeded the supreme level. If Chen Fei¡¯s resonance was merely intermediate, it might soon be their turn to challenge him. At the front of the stage, Chen Fei sensed everyone¡¯s gaze. The Indestructible Vision began to operate automatically, continuously adjusting his vitality and spirit. In the next moment, the Qiankun Cauldron, which had reached its maximum weight and could not be lifted any further, suddenly felt lighter. Chen Fei managed to raise it to a height of three inches. Among the early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners present, many displayed a trace of disappointment. They felt somewhat uneasy that a genius like Chen Fei didn¡¯t falter. After all, if he had performed poorly with medium resonance, the ensuing training in the Qiankun Mansion would have been truly interesting. Seeing the Indestructible Vision reach its peak, Chen Fei¡¯s body sank slightly, and he raised the Qiankun Cauldron another half inch. At this point, no matter how the Indestructible Vision operated, the weight of the Qiankun Cauldron did not decrease further, and Chen Fei could not lift it any higher. Three and a half inches was higher than typical high resonance but not reaching the supreme resonance level. Such a resonance level ranked within the top twenty among thousands of early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners. While it was not as impressive as supreme resonance, it was far from disappointing. This resonance level would not hinder Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed. Chen Fei remained a strong contender for one of the top three positions! Chen Fei looked up at everyone, exchanged a glance with Lu Shuzhang and the others, and then placed the Qiankun Cauldron on the platform. Yu Xiaoliang looked at Chen Fei¡¯s profile, silently calculating the possibility of surpassing him in the future. He realized that a slight increase in resonance level only slightly narrowed the gap between them. Catching up, and even surpassing him, would be extremely difficult. Lu Shuzhang looked at Chen Fei with bright eyes. Although today¡¯s resonance outcome was only a victory in resonance, Lu Shuzhang was confident that he would surpass Chen Fei in all aspects in the future. ¡°Well, your resonance results are much better than I expected. However, resonance level is not everything; cultivation ultimately depends on practice.¡± Zhao Guanying smiled slightly and continued, ¡°The Qiankun Method has been transmitted to you while you were holding the cauldron. This technique is very important, so do not be lax. That¡¯s all for today; you may return now.¡± With Zhao Guanying¡¯s words, his figure vanished without a trace. Many people approached Chen Fei to get close to him. Although he did not achieve supreme resonance, having an upper-tier resonance was still impressive. Not only Chen Fei, but those who achieved supreme resonance in the Sun Moon Realm were also surrounded by many admirers. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei returned to his courtyard and entered his private chamber. Reflecting on the recent test, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but shake his head slightly. If not for the Indestructible Vision, which simulates and adapts to the environment, the outcome might have been different. Now, Chen Fei instructed the Indestructible Vision to stabilize the frequency of his energy, spirit, and soul from the final simulation of lifting the cauldron. He could distinctly feel the difference in the surrounding world¡¯s energy. The energy seemed to automatically flow into his body, and he also experienced a surge of inspiration for his techniques and spells. This was the latent resource at play. The Qiankun Mansion assisted in cultivation without consuming any merit points, similar to the effects of being a child of the realm. ¡°If the Indestructible Vision progresses from beginner to proficient, I estimate it could lift the Qiankun Cauldron to a height of four inches. For the perfected state, perhaps five inches?¡± Chen Fei thought to himself. After all, the Indestructible Vision was still in its early stages, and its capabilities were not fully developed yet. Whether this speculation was accurate would be clear once the Indestructible Vision¡¯s proficiency reached the advanced stage and further testing was conducted. [Technique: Qiankun Method (Beginner)] Chen Fei glanced at the panel showing the Qiankun Method information. He had successfully reached the beginner stage with just a slight activation. However, advancing the Qiankun Method was not easy. The difficulty of mastering this technique was comparable to some top-tier legacies. Of course, this did not affect Chen Fei much; it merely meant spending extra time to improve proficiency. According to the Qiankun Method, if one could perfect this technique, it would enhance the resonance level by one tier¡ªraising intermediate resonance to upper-tier, and upper-tier to high. For those already at high resonance, it wouldn¡¯t improve further, but it could potentially enhance it by half a tier. For instance, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s proficiency in the Qiankun Method, when perfected, would be equivalent to lifting the Qiankun Cauldron to a height of five inches in resonance. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Qiankun Method simplication in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Qiankun Method ¡ú Vital Energy Manipulation!¡± Seeing the streamlined content, Chen Fei was slightly surprised to find that enhancing the Qiankun Method now only required manipulating vital energy. Perhaps this was because the current environment in the Qiankun Mansion was closely related to the Qiankun Cauldron, so manipulating vital energy was sufficient? Regardless of the reason, this simplification made it more convenient for Chen Fei. Cultivating any technique would directly enhance the Qiankun Method, saving him a lot of effort. In the Sun Moon Realm mid-stage courtyard of the Qiankun Mansion: ¡°Brother Pan, Chen Fei from the Boundless Sea has also entered the Qiankun Mansion now,¡± Nie Shengyun said quietly to Pan Qingwu. ¡°I know,¡± Pan Qingwu nodded, his brow furrowing. Entering the Qiankun Mansion meant past grievances were set aside. However, setting aside past grievances applied to major factions; personal vendettas could still be addressed. It didn¡¯t mean that everything from the past was forgotten just because one entered the Qiankun Mansion. ¡°I suspect that Chen Fei, who ranked first in the early-stage Sun Moon Realm yesterday, might be the one who killed Yan Ming¡¯an,¡± Nie Shengyun said solemnly. ¡°Perhaps, but we have no evidence,¡± Pan Qingwu shook his head. ¡°Could he hold a grudge against the Boundless Sea and seek revenge on us in the future?¡± Ranking first in the early-stage Sun Moon Realm was quite impressive, which is why Nie Shengyun had come to discuss it with Pan Qingwu. After all, they had plotted against Chen Fei in the Boundless Sea. At that time, Chen Fei had only been seen as a mere Mountain Sea Realm practitioner from a lower realm. ¡°Given his past behavior, it¡¯s hard to say.¡± Pan Qingwu¡¯s voice became somber as he looked at Nie Shengyun and said, ¡°I understand your concern! In the current situation, we either bet that Chen Fei won¡¯t care about this matter, or we apologize to him first.¡± ¡°Apologize to him?¡± Nie Shengyun¡¯s brow furrowed. ¡°It¡¯s a bit difficult, but it could resolve the grudge.¡± Pan Qingwu chuckled softly, though the smile quickly faded as a cold glint appeared in his eyes. ¡°Or, we could wait until he advances to the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm and then challenge him in the training grounds!¡± Nie Shengyun¡¯s eyes flickered. Ignoring the issue would mean no cost but also carried risk, while offering an apology was a small price to pay. Chen Fei¡¯s achievement of first place in the early-stage Sun Moon Realm highlighted his deep foundation and potential, raising concerns. For mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners like themselves, apologizing to someone in the early-stage Sun Moon Realm seemed simple in theory but would likely make them a laughingstock in Sky Sea City. ¡°I understand!¡± Nie Shengyun nodded and left Pan Qingwu¡¯s courtyard. Pan Qingwu watched Nie Shengyun¡¯s departing figure, frowning. Unlike Nie Shengyun, Pan Qingwu had a fallback since his master was the Human Emperor Dao Yuefeng. The Qiankun Mansion¡¯s classes continued as usual, offering detailed introductions to Sun Moon Realm cultivation and techniques, along with taboos in spell practice. As long as students attended classes regularly and met certain requirements, they would earn merit points. Although the points were modest individually, they accumulated over time. Chen Fei settled into a routine of focusing on the essential tasks. After half a month in the Qiankun Mansion, the proficiency of the Indestructible Vision reached the advanced stage. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As Chen Fei had previously guessed, the improvement of the Indestructible Vision led to a better resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron, which in turn accelerated his cultivation progress. In the second month at the Qiankun Mansion, resource exchange began, with a wide range of rare materials, techniques, and legacies available. However, some of the more valuable materials and techniques required a significant amount of merit points. The points earned from attending classes daily were insufficient to exchange for these resources. Some top-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners began challenging the public stone towers, while others engaged in duels in the training grounds with merit points as stakes. One day, a challenge letter from another branch arrived outside Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard. Chapter 930 - Chapter 930: Arrogant Chapter 930: Arrogant Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Mountain Bridge City?¡± In the courtyard hall, Chen Fei glanced at the challenge letter in his hand, his expression slightly shifting. ¡°Indeed, Your Excellency is currently ranked first among the initial-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners in Sky Sea City. Thus, we specially came to seek your guidance and engage in some sparring!¡± Zhang Kelin said with a cupped fist gesture. ¡°No other intentions, just to mutually validate each other, which can better aid in cultivation. After all, reaching the Sun Moon Realm isn¡¯t something that can be achieved merely through hard work.¡± Zhang Kelin wasn¡¯t the challenger; he was here to deliver the challenge letter. The challenge was issued by Sikong Jun of Mountain Bridge City. Sikong Jun was not the current top initial-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner in the Mountain Bridge branch; it wasn¡¯t due to a lack of strength, but because on the very first day of the opening of the Qiankun Mansion, Sikong Jun was stationed on the border of Mountain Bridge City on a mission. Several human cities were almost all bordered with other races. Even if there was no border previously, in order to secure more living space, the unclaimed territories would be occupied. Among the bordering races, those with comparable strength generally formed alliances for mutual defense and assistance. However, there were also many indifferent or even hostile relationships, such as the Ice Race outside Sky Sea City. Mountain Bridge City also bordered a race known as the Battle Race. This race was inherently fierce and combative, and their strength was not weak. If the Qiankun Cauldron were excluded, their strength might even surpass that of the human race. It was rumored that the Battle Race once did not reside here but was a race from the core area of the Return to Nothing Realm. However, due to offending a certain supreme race, the Battle Race¡¯s strength was forcibly reduced, and even their racial limit was sealed by that supreme race to the sixth level. The sealing and cursing of the racial limit, which covered the entire race, involved unimaginable rules and principles. Mountain Bridge City, bordering the Battle Race, experienced constant skirmishes. Although not the most intense battles among the human cities, it had the highest frequency of conflict. This made the people of Mountain Bridge City somewhat influenced by the Battle Race, making them more combative by nature. ¡°One hundred achievement points as a wager?¡± Chen Fei, upon seeing the end of the challenge letter, couldn¡¯t help but smile. The so-called sparring and improvement were mere pretenses. The real objective was to gain fame and obtain more achievement points. Achieving first place within his own branch brought prestige and allowed Qiankun Mansion and the human emperors to see his potential and talent. On this basis, if he could also outshine other branches of the same rank, the fame he would gain would be even greater. Before the opening of the Qiankun Mansion, although human cities were not isolated, challenges among them were relatively rare. After all, while reputation might be widespread, official rankings were not established, and even if one succeeded in challenging someone from another city, the benefits gained were minimal. Or rather, the benefits were few. The way to truly gain significant benefits in the Sun Moon Realm was through missions and combat with other races on the borders. However, the situation was different now. Within the Qiankun Mansion, showcasing one¡¯s talent could yield substantial benefits and accelerate one¡¯s cultivation. One hundred achievement points, as mentioned in the challenge letter, seemed modest but actually represented the entire fortune of most practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm. These points were accumulated daily through classes, totaling only three to five points each day, which was quite challenging. If he lost this match, the achievement points he had accumulated over the past two months would be entirely wasted. Within the Qiankun Mansion, those dazzling resources and techniques will be out of reach for you in the short term. ¡°The wager is just a formality and should be insignificant to Brother Chen. The key is the mutual validation of our cultivation. That is what truly matters,¡± Zhang Kelin said with a smile, subtly provoking Chen Fei. ¡°A wager is necessary, but one hundred achievement points is a bit too little.¡± Chen Fei looked up at Zhang Kelin, smiling, and said, ¡°Currently, I have one hundred fifty-six achievement points. To make it a round number, how about we set the wager at two hundred achievement points?¡± ¡°Only one hundred fifty-six points, yet you suggest a wager of two hundred?¡± Zhang Kelin was momentarily stunned. This didn¡¯t seem to be the right way to make a round number. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me backing out. If I lose, I will make up the shortfall within a month,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Zhang merely delivers messages and cannot decide this matter. Allow me to inquire about it,¡± Zhang Kelin said, pondering the request before responding. ¡°Of course,¡± Chen Fei nodded. Zhang Kelin cupped his hands in farewell and left the courtyard. Less than fifteen minutes later, he returned. ¡°I¡¯ve consulted with Brother Sikong. As Brother Chen requested, the wager has been increased to two hundred achievement points, and the duel is scheduled for three days later at the hour of Chen,¡± Zhang Kelin said solemnly. ¡°Good!¡± Chen Fei stood up and formally received the revised challenge letter. ¡°Then I¡¯ll take my leave!¡± Seeing Chen Fei accept the challenge letter, Zhang Kelin showed a smile, cupped his hands, and prepared to leave. ¡°Brother Zhang, please wait. I have a favor to ask. I wonder if Brother Zhang could help me with it,¡± Chen Fei said, retaining him. Zhang Kelin looked at Chen Fei with some confusion. ¡°Brother Zhang, what you mentioned earlier resonated with me greatly. Cultivating in the Sun Moon Realm cannot be achieved by working in isolation.¡± Chen Fei looked at Zhang Kelin with a smile and said, ¡°It is better to ask one person for help than to bother two. Could Brother Zhang help me deliver a challenge letter to Shen Yongding of your esteemed institute? I wish to challenge him with the same wager of two hundred achievement points!¡± ¡°What do you mean by this!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Zhang Kelin¡¯s smile vanished. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, Brother Zhang. It was just that your words earlier inspired me. Hence, I had this thought. Only by frequently sparring and communicating with peers can one understand their own shortcomings and improve better!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression was sincere and serious. Zhang Kelin looked at Chen Fei and suddenly smiled, saying, ¡°Alright, since Brother Chen is willing to challenge, it¡¯s no trouble for me to deliver the challenge letter. But what if you cannot provide the achievement points?¡± The implication was clear: if Chen Fei lost to Sikong Jun and owed him achievement points, he might not have additional points to wager for the new challenge. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Zhang. If I lose, I will simply owe it. Once I have the achievement points, I will have Qiankun Mansion directly allocate them to Shen Yongding!¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Alright, with Brother Chen¡¯s assurance, that is enough for me,¡± Zhang Kelin nodded, showing no further objections. ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble you, Brother Zhang.¡± After Chen Fei finished speaking, he waved his right hand, and several pieces of paper flew into the air, followed by a streak of ink. In an instant, the challenge letters fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. ¡°Brother Zhang, if you have time, could you also deliver the other challenge letters? Of course, if you have other matters to attend to, I won¡¯t trouble you.¡± Chen Fei handed the challenge letters to Zhang Kelin, maintaining a humble smile. Fighting one or ten is the same. Achievement points are valuable. Chen Fei had his eyes on many techniques and resources, but relying solely on the accumulation from daily classes was indeed too slow. Since Sikong Jun issued a challenge, Chen Fei decided to challenge all the top initial-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners from each branch. There were a total of twelve human cities, and the Qiankun Mansion naturally had twelve branches. Mountain Bridge City had already issued challenges to two of them, leaving ten more branches. Thus, Chen Fei could still send out ten more challenge letters. It would be feasible to challenge each branch one by one, but this approach had a potential problem. During the duel with Sikong Jun, many practitioners from the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm from other branches would surely attend to watch. After witnessing Chen Fei¡¯s duel, there was a possibility that other branches¡¯ initial-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners might refuse Chen Fei¡¯s challenges. After all, no one would willingly lose achievement points in a challenge they are certain to lose. To avoid such a situation, Chen Fei needed to carefully manage his performance in the duel, ensuring he won just enough to secure victory without revealing too much of his true strength. However, hiding one¡¯s true abilities is not guaranteed just by performing carefully. With so many divine abilities in the Sun Moon Realm, others might still catch some clues. Even if no obvious signs were shown, if Chen Fei won five or six consecutive matches, the other top initial-stage practitioners in different branches would likely become wary. At that point, they might not accept Chen Fei¡¯s challenges. Given this, it was better to challenge all the branches in one go, maximizing his gains. If each challenge involved two hundred achievement points, then challenging twelve practitioners would amount to a total of two thousand four hundred achievement points. With this number of points, Chen Fei could make significant progress towards acquiring several techniques and resources he desired. Zhang Kelin looked at Chen Fei, astonished that he was challenging all the top initial-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners from every branch of the Qiankun Mansion in one go. Zhang Kelin had always thought the people of Mountain Bridge City were already quite ostentatious, influenced by their border conflicts with the Battle Race. However, he now realized that the most audacious person was actually Chen Fei. The term ¡°audacious¡± was insufficient to describe Chen Fei¡¯s current actions. ¡°Arrogance!¡± This word could somewhat capture Chen Fei¡¯s current demeanor. The initial-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner from Sky Sea branch was certainly formidable, but were the initial-stage practitioners from the other branches merely weak? ¡°Sending out challenge letters is no trouble, but Brother Chen, have you considered this thoroughly?¡± Zhang Kelin said slowly. ¡°I¡¯ve already thought it through. Thank you for your trouble, Brother Zhang,¡± Chen Fei replied sincerely. ¡°Alright, since Brother Chen has decided, I have no authority to persuade otherwise.¡± Zhang Kelin showed a vague smile, took the challenge letters from Chen Fei, cupped his hands in farewell, and left the courtyard. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei watched Zhang Kelin¡¯s retreating figure and couldn¡¯t help but smile. Such a great opportunity was probably a once-in-a-lifetime chance; it was truly a pity. Half an hour later, Zhang Kelin returned, confirming that all the challenge letters had been delivered and accepted. Chen Fei thanked him again and politely escorted Zhang Kelin out of the courtyard. With Zhang Kelin¡¯s departure, news of Chen Fei challenging the top initial-stage practitioners from each branch quickly spread throughout the Qiankun Mansion, causing a stir. Chapter 931 - Chapter 931: There’s Such a Good Thing? Chapter 931: There¡¯s Such a Good Thing? Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Qiankun Mansion, challenges between the Sun Moon Realms were nothing new. Recently, the public training grounds had seen daily duels. Some used the opportunity to settle old scores, while others sought to improve their performance scores through betting battles. Just a few days ago, two top-tier Sun Moon Realm experts from different branches had faced off in a match. This duel drew many spectators, as high-level combat of this kind was rare and highly sought after. However, while this drew significant attention, it hadn¡¯t reached the level of making the entire Qiankun Mansion aware. Everyone had their own training plans and not everyone enjoyed getting caught up in the excitement. But Chen Fei¡¯s challenge today nearly made the entire Qiankun Mansion aware, whether they were early-stage or peak Sun Moon Realm cultivators. Even Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm experts had heard of it. Challenging just one branch¡¯s top early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator would have generated some interest, but watching someone challenge eleven top cultivators from different branches at the same level instantly skyrocketed the excitement. No one dared to attempt such a feat. Qiankun Mansion housed the most elite Sun Moon Realm cultivators in the current Ruins Realm. Until a real battle took place, no one could claim invincibility, no matter how confident they were. Many factors determined the outcome of a match. Each realm has its own limits of power. Once these limits are exceeded, a breakthrough to the next realm naturally occurs. For instance, in the early Sun Moon Realm, once the Divine Power Seed evolves into a complete Divine Ability and the internal Source Point reaches its limit, a breakthrough is possible. Especially within Qiankun Mansion, quickly advancing one¡¯s cultivation is the most cost-effective approach. The time Qiankun Mansion is open is limited, so maximizing benefits in the shortest time is crucial for all Sun Moon Realm cultivators. At each realm, the daily performance points obtained differ. The higher the realm, the more points earned each day. Currently, the early-stage Sun Moon Realm experts from various branches had already reached the critical value of their Source Points, with only the Divine Power Seed¡¯s evolution remaining. For all Sun Moon Realm cultivators, cultivating Divine Abilities was the most challenging task. Although training Source Points was not easy, it could be achieved over time. However, mastering Divine Abilities was either achieved or not, with little room for improvement through time alone. As such, the early-stage top experts from different branches were in similar situations, with Source Points reaching their limits but still lacking the final step in the Divine Power Seed¡¯s evolution. Lu Shuzhang was in a similar situation, with his Divine Power Seed turning day and night, only needing one final push to complete the evolution. With his training in Qiankun Mansion, Lu Shuzhang felt his Divine Ability was about to make the final breakthrough. For him, advancing to the mid Sun Moon Realm was merely a matter of time. ¡°Challenging twelve people, that¡¯s truly impressive!¡± Lu Shuzhang commented upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s news, his expression slightly fluctuating. With the resonance of high-quality materials and the support of the courtyard¡¯s natural energy, Lu Shuzhang had recently been advancing rapidly in his training. Moreover, having been defeated by Chen Fei, Lu Shuzhang harbored a lingering sense of shame and was determined not to slack off, hoping to seize an opportunity to reclaim his honor. ¡°Chen Fei is being too aggressive. He could have waited a bit, defeated Sikong Jun from Mountain Bridge City, and then challenged others,¡± Liu Yuefeng remarked softly. Liu Yuefeng, also at the early Sun Moon Realm, had recently ranked nineteenth in the courtyard competition. This was considered an excellent result given that there were thousands of early Sun Moon Realm cultivators in Sky Sea City. On that day, Liu Yuefeng had naturally witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s combat performance and had to admit that Chen Fei¡¯s displayed strength was indeed superior to that of others. If Liu Yuefeng were to face Chen Fei, he would likely be swept out of the arena with a single strike. Thus, Liu Yuefeng had no doubts about Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess but felt that Chen Fei¡¯s current approach was overly aggressive. Challenging so many opponents in one day would surely attract attention from others. While finding flaws in his techniques might be unlikely, the exposure of his tactics in such numerous battles could lead to others being prepared for them. Even a small amount of preparation could influence the outcome in a match where the opponents¡¯ strengths are comparable. ¡°He must have great confidence in himself to dare undertake such a challenge,¡± Liu Yuefeng remarked. Lu Shuzhang looked off into the distance and said softly, ¡°If Chen Fei succeeds, his name will become known to everyone, and Qiankun Mansion¡¯s support for him will increase significantly.¡± ¡°A high-stakes gamble?¡± Liu Yuefeng frowned slightly. His nature was not inclined toward such risky moves. ¡°Life itself is a gamble. Every breakthrough in cultivation is a gamble,¡± Lu Shuzhang replied with a soft laugh, then turned his gaze back to Liu Yuefeng. ¡°However, from what I know, some people in other branches are on the verge of completing their Divine Power Seed evolution.¡± ¡°The Divine Power Seed¡¯s imminent evolution?¡± Liu Yuefeng¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. The difference between a Divine Power Seed and a complete Divine Ability is akin to that between a child and an adult; the disparity in power is substantial. ¡°If the Divine Power Seed is close to evolving, it can be forcibly triggered if needed. Once others realize this, they will also complete their Divine Power Seed¡¯s evolution,¡± Lu Shuzhang explained, shaking his head slightly. After losing to Chen Fei, Lu Shuzhang had looked into Chen Fei¡¯s background and knew that Chen Fei had recently broken into the Sun Moon Realm, with his Divine Ability and Source Points still in the early stages of development. Given this, Chen Fei¡¯s ability to defeat him was indeed remarkable, and Lu Shuzhang admired Chen Fei somewhat. However, having recently broken through, Chen Fei could not match others who might have had their Divine Abilities evolved, giving them a significant boost in strength. In other words, Chen Fei¡¯s strength was capped, whereas others could experience a dramatic increase in power when needed. This comparison put Chen Fei at a disadvantage. Many in Qiankun Mansion were aware of this, and the early-stage Sun Moon Realm top experts from various branches who were challenged by Chen Fei were aware of the situation. They accepted his challenge with little hesitation, thus many were waiting to see Chen Fei¡¯s downfall. Coming from a lower realm, Chen Fei might not fully understand the nuances of the Sun Moon Realm or have access to detailed information about the top experts from other branches. According to Lu Shuzhang, Sikong Jun, the first to challenge Chen Fei, was about to complete his Divine Power Seed evolution. Choosing Chen Fei as a target was the result of careful consideration. If the situation deteriorated, Sikong Jun could complete his Divine Power Seed evolution, win the performance points, and boost his reputation¡ªall at once. ¡°Could it be that Chen Fei might not win a single match?¡± Liu Yuefeng¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Originally, Liu Yuefeng had estimated that while Chen Fei¡¯s approach was risky and perhaps too bold, his strength should make him a formidable opponent. The top early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator from Sky Sea Branch had earned their position through genuine effort. Although it was uncertain whether Chen Fei would successfully challenge all twelve opponents, winning a few was certainly within the realm of possibility. If Chen Fei were to lose against all challengers, it would imply that the early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators from Sky Sea Branch were indeed weaker, which would be quite embarrassing. ¡°It¡¯s hard to say, but the situation is definitely not looking good,¡± Lu Shuzhang said, shaking his head. In Lu Shuzhang¡¯s view, Chen Fei¡¯s approach was highly risky. In Qiankun Mansion, competition for performance points and other resources was fierce. Chen Fei¡¯s actions seemed overly reckless. Extreme measures often led to disaster, and taking such a high-stakes gamble might not be wise. Liu Yuefeng frowned and eventually shook his head. It was not about hoping Chen Fei could defeat all twelve opponents but rather avoiding an immediate defeat in the first match. Losing the first battle would not only be embarrassing for Chen Fei but could also tarnish Sky Sea Branch¡¯s reputation. If only Sikong Jun had been involved, the situation might not have been as severe. However, Chen Fei¡¯s lofty challenge raised expectations to a level where any failure would be magnified. Discussion about Chen Fei¡¯s challenge was not limited to Lu Shuzhang and Liu Yuefeng; it had become a topic of speculation throughout Qiankun Mansion. From peak Sun Moon Realm cultivators to those at the early stage, everyone was guessing Chen Fei¡¯s chances of success. Ultimately, no one had high hopes for Chen Fei, with many, like Liu Yuefeng, believing he might lose his first match. Especially those above the mid Sun Moon Realm, who understood the vast difference between complete Divine Abilities and Divine Power Seeds. As the matter gained traction, several betting pools emerged within Qiankun Mansion, focused on Chen Fei¡¯s potential outcomes. These bets even detailed the odds for Chen Fei¡¯s victories over varying numbers of opponents. The odds varied significantly depending on the number of victories. Simple win-or-lose bets were already challenging, but guessing the number of wins required more precise judgment. The Rule Integration Realm experts in Qiankun Mansion noticed these betting pools but chose not to intervene. Since performance points were the personal assets of the cultivators, how they chose to handle them was up to them, including selling them to others if they wished. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With less than four months until the first elimination, cultivators had to make their own decisions about their future. The news even reached outside Qiankun Mansion, with some enthusiasts setting up small betting pools to await the final results of the matches. On the first day, Chen Fei focused diligently on his training. While others might not see results from their efforts, Chen Fei¡¯s hard work always paid off. However, upon hearing about the betting pools on the second day, Chen Fei decided to pause his training. Such a good opportunity! He wondered if the bets could be bought on credit or if they accepted Celestial Treasure as collateral. Chapter 932 - Chapter 932: Everyone’s Eyes Chapter 932: Everyone¡¯s Eyes Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Originally, there were seven or eight betting pools, with almost every branch setting up one. However, as the number of bettors increased significantly, these seven or eight pools were merged into one, so now there¡¯s just one.¡± Chen Fei was on the road and had just stopped someone to ask for directions when the person, recognizing him, enthusiastically started introducing him. ¡°It¡¯s right there; no matter which branch you place a bet at, the outcome is the same.¡± Jia Hongwen pointed to a courtyard ahead. ¡°This is the courtyard where the top experts of the Sun Moon Realms live, isn¡¯t it?¡± Chen Fei glanced around and said. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. With such a large betting pool, only organizations at the peak of the Sun Moon Realms have enough merit points to handle it.¡± Jia Hongwen nodded, looking at Chen Fei. The entire Qiankun Mansion had become lively due to Chen Fei¡¯s challenge. Whether Chen Fei ultimately wins or loses, everyone has remembered his name. Of course, if Chen Fei ends up winning very little or not winning at all, his reputation might not be great for a while, if not outright damaged. ¡°Will they accept bets if I place them myself?¡± Chen Fei asked quietly. ¡°Yes, they¡¯ll accept. The twelve people you are challenging have placed their own bets,¡± Jia Hongwen nodded and led Chen Fei into a courtyard. ¡°This courtyard is currently owned by Hua Zhijun. I heard he¡¯s preparing to challenge the Stone Tower recently,¡± Jia Hongwen said quietly. Chen Fei nodded and said nothing. At this moment, the courtyard was quite lively, with many people gathered, discussing matters related to Chen Fei. ¡°Hey, the main person has arrived.¡± Suddenly, someone exclaimed in surprise upon spotting Chen Fei. Hearing this, everyone in the courtyard turned their gaze towards him, with looks of scrutiny and curiosity. Chen Fei nodded slightly to the people and walked into the main hall of the courtyard. ¡°Chen Fei?¡± As soon as Chen Fei and Jia Hongwen entered, a gaze landed on Chen Fei. Looking up, Chen Fei saw a burly man with a beard¡ªHua Zhijun, the owner of the courtyard. ¡°Here to place a bet?¡± Hua Zhijun stood up, looking at Chen Fei with a faint smile. ¡°Exactly,¡± Chen Fei nodded in confirmation. ¡°Good. Here is the betting board. Which one would you like to bet on?¡± Without further ado, Hua Zhijun presented the betting options. Chen Fei looked down and saw the odds ranging from one win to twelve wins. The higher the number of wins, the higher the odds, due to the inherent difficulty. In addition to betting on wins and losses, there was also a betting option on whether Chen Fei would die in the arena. Although Chen Fei had no personal grudge with the twelve challengers, it was not unusual for intense fights to end in death. However, the odds for this bet were very low. Whether betting on death or survival, the payout was minimal. A correct bet would only yield a little over ten percent, while an incorrect one meant losing all the merit points. ¡°Can I place the bet on credit?¡± Chen Fei looked at Hua Zhijun. Chen Fei only had one hundred fifty-eight merit points on him, with two of them earned just today. ¡°No credit,¡± Hua Zhijun shook his head. Merit points were precious, and accumulating them was not easy. Moreover, the first round of eliminations would start in a few months. If credit were allowed, it was uncertain whether the bettor would still be in Qiankun Mansion by then. Therefore, Hua Zhijun did not offer credit. ¡°How about using a Celestial Treasure as collateral?¡± Chen Fei took out the Tianling Pendant. The Tianling Pendant, once having its spiritual essence erased by Chen Fei, was now considered a bottom-tier Celestial Treasure. Nevertheless, being a Celestial Treasure, it still held some value. ¡°No collateral,¡± Hua Zhijun glanced at the Tianling Pendant and shook his head again. A low-grade Celestial Treasure, from the perspective of those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realms, cannot be considered worthless. In other places, selling a low-grade Celestial Treasure for some premium origin stones wouldn¡¯t be an issue at all. However, to exchange it for the precious merit points, Hua Zhijun wouldn¡¯t consider such a losing deal. Chen Fei raised his eyebrows slightly in disappointment. The peak Sun Moon Realms are troublesome; they offer no opportunity to leverage. People like Sikong Jun are much better, knowing he was short on merit points but still accepting his challenge. ¡°Really can¡¯t you advance some merit points?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but ask again. Hua Zhijun looked at Chen Fei, hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head. Given Chen Fei¡¯s displayed combat power and talent, it¡¯s unlikely he would be eliminated from Qiankun Mansion, so there¡¯s no worry about not getting the merit points back. But Hua Zhijun knew the details of Chen Fei¡¯s challenge. If Chen Fei lost several matches, the merit points would have already been allocated. If merit points were advanced to Chen Fei, it was uncertain when he could repay them. Chen Fei nodded, understanding Hua Zhijun¡¯s concerns, and looked down at the betting board before handing over his jade token. ¡°All in on twelve wins!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t loud, but everyone in the courtyard, being from the Sun Moon Realms, heard it clearly. Twelve wins had odds of twenty times. In other words, if Chen Fei won, not only would he recover his one hundred fifty-eight merit points, but Hua Zhijun would also have to pay an additional three thousand one hundred sixty merit points. Defeating twelve people would earn only two thousand four hundred merit points, but the payout from this bet was higher than the rewards from a formal challenge. ¡°Good!¡± Hua Zhijun accepted Chen Fei¡¯s jade token without saying much more. They signed a contract that would be recognized by Qiankun Mansion, so there was no concern about a breach of contract. Most of the Sun Moon Realm experts placed their bets on this challenge. The brokers, including Hua Zhijun, had the Qiankun Mansion authenticate their payment capabilities, using this as a selling point to assure other Sun Moon Realm experts that they wouldn¡¯t end up winning but not receiving merit points. This is what professionalism looks like¡ªseamless operation. ¡°Safe travels!¡± Hua Zhijun sent Chen Fei and Jia Hongwen out of the courtyard and watched them disappear. ¡°Truly confident, betting on twelve wins for himself!¡± someone nearby chuckled. ¡°Hua, it seems Chen Fei is the only one betting on twelve wins,¡± someone asked curiously. ¡°At the moment, yes,¡± Hua Zhijun nodded. Even those who had great confidence in Chen Fei didn¡¯t place bets on twelve wins. Currently, the highest number of wins bet on Chen Fei was seven. People who bet on this number did so not only because they believed in Chen Fei¡¯s extraordinary ability but also because the odds were quite high, tempting them to place a bet. Such betting is challenging; if Chen Fei ends up winning eight matches, those who bet on seven wins would still lose. In the end, the winners are always the brokers. ¡°I¡¯m quite looking forward to the match two days from now to see how Chen Fei will fare,¡± someone murmured with a smile. In the arena, if someone gets injured, Qiankun Mansion won¡¯t provide free treatment like in the courtyard competitions. To recover from injuries, one must spend merit points. If you¡¯re unwilling to spend them, you¡¯ll have to recover slowly. Chen Fei¡¯s scheduled challenge was set entirely for two days later. One reason why people were not optimistic about Chen Fei was this. It was practically a war of attrition; if injuries were severe, he might run out of merit points before recovering. News of Chen Fei betting on twelve wins quickly spread within Qiankun Mansion. Discussions about Chen Fei heated up once again. It was clear to everyone that Chen Fei seemed genuinely confident in himself. However, in battles among peers, confidence alone is not enough. If there is a real disparity in strength, confidence won¡¯t resolve the issue. Amidst the noise outside, Chen Fei continued his routine of focusing on training and daily life. In the two months at Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei¡¯s progress had indeed been significantly faster than outside. Aside from the merit points, the natural energy and spiritual essence in the premier courtyard, combined with the resonance of the Qiankun Cauldron, provided Chen Fei with substantial benefits. The spiritual essence in the natural energy directly enhanced his comprehension. In such an environment, the proficiency of his cultivation methods and divine abilities advanced much quicker. A month and a half ago, his divine ability, Indestructible Vision, reached the mastery stage, resulting in a direct increase in combat power by over twenty percent. Currently, the proficiency of Indestructible Vision had progressed by thirty percent within the mastery stage, further boosting his combat power. Compared to his strength during the courtyard competition, Chen Fei¡¯s power had increased by at least thirty percent in just two months. At this rate, in about four more months, Chen Fei could perfect Indestructible Vision. This achievement was accomplished without using merit points for rare materials or special training rooms. It can be said that the Qiankun Cauldron truly lives up to its reputation as the greatest treasure of humanity, producing remarkable results when combined with his abilities. However, the resources consumed daily to operate the Qiankun Cauldron are astronomical. Such measures are only taken in critical situations; humanity wouldn¡¯t use them otherwise. As time passed, the two days went by slowly. Before the hour of Chen¡¯s time, thousands of Sun Moon Realm experts had already gathered in the public area. Although Qiankun Mansion prohibited flying, the public area was large enough that even with everyone gathered there, it didn¡¯t affect the viewing experience. As time went on, more and more Sun Moon Realm experts gathered around the arena, the number surpassing ten thousand, and still increasing. During the last comparison between the top experts of two branches, there hadn¡¯t been so many spectators. Approaching the hour of Chen¡¯s time, even a dozen Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm elders appeared, floating in mid-air. ¡°Sikong Jun has arrived, and the one beside him should be Shen Yongding.¡± Two figures approached from a distance, appearing at the edge of the arena. They were Sikong Jun and Shen Yongding. Sikong Jun glanced at the sky, noting that it was almost time. As Sikong Jun and Shen Yongding settled in, ten more figures appeared beside the arena¡ªearly-stage Sun Moon Realm experts from other branches. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Many sharp-eyed observers noticed that several of these individuals had unstable auras. Clearly, as rumored, these few had reached the threshold of the early Sun Moon Realm and could break into the mid Sun Moon Realm with a bit of seclusion. Sikong Jun withdrew his gaze from the sky, stepped back with his right foot, and appeared in the arena. ¡°Sikong Jun is here. Where is Chen Fei?¡± Sikong Jun¡¯s voice rang out across the entire public area. Chapter 933 - Chapter 933: Don’t Die! Chapter 933: Don¡¯t Die! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Sorry for the delay; I was held up by something. Thank you for waiting!¡± As Sikong Jun¡¯s voice fell, a figure rapidly approached the training field from a distance¡ª it was Chen Fei. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t intended to be the last to arrive. He had been delayed because he had perfected the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique to the Perfect level that morning. Originally, it was estimated that it would take at least five to six years to cultivate the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique to the Great Completion stage. Before entering the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had spent several months perfecting it to the Proficient level. After entering the Qiankun Mansion, the courtyard simulated specific environments, allowing him to advance the technique from the Proficient level to the Perfect level in just two months. This was as fast as his cultivation of divine powers. The Thunder Roar Stellar Technique is considered an ordinary technique among Sun Moon Realm techniques. Divided into four grades¡ªlow, middle, upper, and supreme¡ªthe Thunder Roar Stellar Technique is likely only a peak low-grade technique. Compared to the legacy of the Dark Sovereign from the Lu family, it is not comparable, but it is still a decent technique within the Sun Moon Realm without any foundation. With the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique at the Perfect level as his foundation, Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength had increased significantly, even though he was only at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Even if Chen Fei never acquired other techniques, he could still advance smoothly to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm with just the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique. Of course, breaking through the sixth-tier barrier with the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique would be extremely difficult. Fortunately, in the Qiankun Mansion, as long as he has enough merit points, he can learn all the top legacies among humanity, which will provide him with a solid foundation. With Chen Fei¡¯s appearance, the attention of the thousands of Sun Moon Realm experts present instantly focused on him. Most of the Sun Moon Realm experts had never seen Chen Fei¡¯s face. Even among the Sky Sea Branch, not everyone knew him. Looking at Chen Fei in the training field, if judged solely by his aura, he had not yet reached the peak of the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Achieving the top rank among the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm at this level shows that Chen Fei¡¯s talent is indeed exceptional. Such a person, with future growth, would undoubtedly become a top figure among the Sun Moon Realm. However, that¡¯s a matter for the future. Improving one¡¯s cultivation level requires time and accumulation. Even in an environment like the Qiankun Mansion, which significantly shortens the time, it still requires time. In this case, challenging other branches¡¯ top experts at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm is quite disadvantageous. Chen Fei is strong, but this action is not wise. Sikong Jun gave Chen Fei a cold glance, snorting in disdain. Three days ago, Sikong Jun had issued a challenge to Chen Fei, who responded by directly challenging the top experts from eleven other branches at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s actions seemed extremely arrogant and indirectly indicated that he did not take Sikong Jun seriously. Otherwise, why would he challenge others immediately, clearly confident of defeating Sikong Jun? ¡°Sky Sea Branch¡¯s Chen Fei, please give me your guidance!¡± Chen Fei said to Sikong Jun with a cupped fist. ¡°Mountain Bridge Branch¡¯s Sikong Jun, please give me your guidance!¡± Sikong Jun replied coldly, cupping his fist. As Sikong Jun¡¯s words fell, the atmosphere in the training field suddenly changed. Without rushing to attack, Sikong Jun began to advance toward Chen Fei step by step, holding the Azure Sky Blade. From the first step, Sikong Jun¡¯s aura started to rise. With each step, his aura expanded to cover the entire training field. The heaven and earth essence within several hundred miles of the training field rolled and surged, resonating with Sikong Jun¡¯s aura. A phantom of a violent ape appeared behind Sikong Jun, silently roaring at Chen Fei. The howling wind whipped Chen Fei¡¯s hair back as he gazed at the violent ape¡¯s phantom with a hint of interest. In Sun Moon Realm techniques and divine powers, most are based on natural wonders and generally do not involve monsters. However, there is an exception¡ªDivine Monsters. Divine Monsters, to some extent, can be seen as manifestations of certain rules. Their innate starting points and limits are far superior to those of humans. Imitating Divine Monsters is essentially imitating the rules of heaven and earth. In the Sun Moon Realm, where accessing rules is not possible, mimicking visible rules becomes a shortcut to enhancing combat strength. Sikong Jun¡¯s eyes were fixed on Chen Fei. As soon as Chen Fei made a move, all of Sikong Jun¡¯s power would surge forth to strike Chen Fei. At this moment, Sikong Jun¡¯s aura had not yet reached its peak. It seemed that interrupting him now would be the best choice. But just like a wild beast preparing to attack, a slight provocation would trigger a shocking counterattack, fierce and explosive. Chen Fei, however, remained calm, with no intention of making a move. Sikong Jun¡¯s expression was cold as he continued to advance step by step, each step rapidly closing the distance between him and Chen Fei. When Sikong Jun was less than a mile away from Chen Fei, his aura reached its maximum strength. Sikong Jun took a deep breath, and a phantom of a staircase appeared before the violent ape. The ape took a step upward. ¡°Buzz!¡± Sikong Jun¡¯s already overwhelming aura surged even more, like fire on oil. Ascend the Heavenly Ladder! This was Sikong Jun¡¯s divine power. The heavens have nine layers, and with each step, he ascends one layer, nine steps to the heavens. With each step, Sikong Jun¡¯s internal power would increase dramatically. At this moment, he had taken the first step. ¡°Whoosh!¡± The Azure Sky Blade in Sikong Jun¡¯s hand turned into a dazzling streak, slashing towards Chen Fei. The blade cut through the air, and a thunderous roar echoed across the training field. The speed of the Azure Sky Blade was so fast, and the heaven and earth essence gathered around it was so dense that it created a distinctive sound. Everyone around the training field became intensely focused. Currently, Sikong Jun was at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. This attack wouldn¡¯t threaten experts beyond the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. However, what could be seen now was a mere glimpse of his potential. Once Sikong Jun¡¯s realm increased in the future, the same technique would have vastly different power. ¡°Boom!¡± The Azure Sky Blade struck the Dust Law Sword, sending a massive wave of force outward. The Dust Law Sword remained steadfast. Sikong Jun¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. He realized Chen Fei was not simple, but Chen Fei¡¯s response seemed too easy. ¡°Based on your aura, your divine power should be on the verge of transformation, right?¡± Chen Fei looked up at Sikong Jun in mid-air with a smile and said, ¡°Transform it into a complete divine power. Otherwise, with your current strength, you won¡¯t be able to defeat me!¡± ¡°This is just the beginning!¡± At Chen Fei¡¯s words, Sikong Jun¡¯s face darkened, and he stepped forward with his right foot, entering the second layer of heaven. Sikong Jun¡¯s aura surged again, and the roaring sound of the violent ape behind him turned into invisible sound waves spreading outwards. Sikong Jun raised the Azure Sky Blade in his hand, preparing to continue his attack on Chen Fei. Chen Fei watched Sikong Jun and twisted the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, slashing it towards the heavens. The massive Dust Law Sword moved with a thunderous roar, dominating the heavens and earth as if it was the only thing in existence. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosive sound soared to the skies as the Azure Sky Blade and the Dust Law Sword collided again. This time, Sikong Jun¡¯s expression changed dramatically. In the first attack, Sikong Jun hadn¡¯t broken through the Dust Law Sword¡¯s form but had been impressed by Chen Fei¡¯s formidable defense. Now, as the sword and blade truly clashed, Sikong Jun felt the immense power contained within the Dust Law Sword. It was as if the Milky Way had been overturned, with an overwhelming force surging into the Azure Sky Blade and then flooding into Sikong Jun¡¯s body. Sikong Jun dared not hesitate. He took two steps back, channeling the immense force from his body into the space around him. The Ascend the Heavenly Ladder could not only be used to enhance offensive power but also to release force when defense was needed. Even so, Sikong Jun couldn¡¯t help but spit out a mouthful of blood. With these two steps, Sikong Jun had reached the fourth layer of the Ascend the Heavenly Ladder. At its current divine power seed state, Sikong Jun could only ascend to the fourth layer. To truly reach the nine layers, the Ascend the Heavenly Ladder needed to evolve into a complete divine power. In this exchange, Sikong Jun was injured and was already at his strongest stage. Without a stronger countermeasure, his defeat was just a matter of a few more moves. Seeing Sikong Jun bleeding, Shen Yongding¡¯s expression outside the training field turned grave. As a fellow Sun Moon Realm expert from Mountain Bridge City, Shen Yongding was very familiar with Sikong Jun. Sikong Jun¡¯s previous attack had been a full effort, but he still fell into a disadvantage. Not just Shen Yongding, but the other ten people from various branches furrowed their brows upon witnessing the scene in the training field. Chen Fei was far stronger than they had imagined. When Chen Fei suggested that Sikong Jun transform his divine power seed, they thought he was being overly arrogant. Now it seemed that Chen Fei might have been speaking the truth! ¡°I told you, without transforming the divine power seed, your strength isn¡¯t enough!¡± Chen Fei twisted the Qianyuan Sword again, and the Dust Law Sword behind him made the same movement, the massive sword blade pressing down on the surrounding essence of heaven and earth as it continued to strike towards Sikong Jun. Two months ago, Chen Fei could easily overpower a genius like Lu Shuzhang. Now, with the advancement of divine powers and techniques, Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength had increased by several folds. Facing Sikong Jun in his current state was truly effortless. In essence, Sikong Jun¡¯s combat strength, due to two months of training in the Qiankun Mansion, was stronger than Lu Shuzhang¡¯s at the time but still not significantly improved. Even two months ago, Chen Fei could have easily overpowered the current Sikong Jun. Sikong Jun saw the Dust Law Sword coming and his expression changed. The phantom of the Ascend the Heavenly Ladder behind him trembled violently. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Buzz!¡± The essence of heaven and earth within several hundred miles quivered violently. The previously somewhat illusory Ascend the Heavenly Ladder now appeared incredibly clear, as if a real staircase reached into the clouds. Seeing Sikong Jun¡¯s change, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. He was finally going to see what a complete divine power looked like. ¡°Don¡¯t die!¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, he increased the power of the Dust Law Sword. Chapter 934 - Chapter 934: Contempt Chapter 934: Contempt Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The transformation of the Divine Power Seed into a full Divine Ability represented a significant change for someone in the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Not only did it enhance one¡¯s power, but it also greatly improved the perception of the natural energy and the surrounding atmospheric forces. Thus, as the power of the Dust Law Sword increased, Sikong Jun immediately sensed it. Originally, his mood had slightly expanded due to the transformation of the Divine Power Seed, but it was instantly suppressed by Chen Fei¡¯s strike. Sikong Jun had no time to think further. He stepped forward and leaped to the Seventh Heaven of the Heavenly Ladder. At this position, Sikong Jun could only reach up to the highest point he could currently attain; the Eighth and Ninth Heavens required further advancement in his cultivation to be accessible. Even so, the Seventh Heaven of the Heavenly Ladder still significantly boosted Sikong Jun¡¯s internal power. The Azure Sky Blade turned into a several-mile-long streak and collided with the Dust Law Sword. Below the arena, the spectators watched intently, especially those like Shen Yongding who were about to step onto the arena, their expressions solemn. The transformation of the Divine Power Seed into a complete Divine Ability was their strongest move. Under normal circumstances, this move could easily crush others in the early Sun Moon Realm. Unless the internal source point had truly transformed, it was not much different from many in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. In fact, in such a state, one could even exchange a few moves with those in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm without falling into a major disadvantage in the short term. However, Chen Fei was clearly an exception, as his strength was extraordinarily high. Though both were in the early Sun Moon Realm and Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Ability had not fully transformed, his combat power was still far superior. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive spherical force field formed between the Azure Sky Blade and the Dust Law Sword. The next moment, the spherical force field shattered, and Sikong Jun¡¯s face turned pale as he was involuntarily sent flying backward. At the Seventh Heaven of the Heavenly Ladder, Sikong Jun could no longer rely on the ladder¡¯s divine power to dissipate the force and had to passively absorb the terrifying power of the Dust Law Sword. ¡°Bang!¡± Sikong Jun crashed onto the arena floor with a muffled thud. The floor of the arena remained unscathed, but the rebound force hit Sikong Jun, causing him to spew a large mouthful of blood. The violent force within his body seemed on the verge of tearing him apart. Sikong Jun looked up and saw Chen Fei¡¯s Dustless Law Form had already moved ahead. The several-mile-long Dust Law Sword soared into the sky and then fiercely descended. The terrifying power carved a massive sword mark in the air. Even before the sword struck, a powerful force field enveloped the surroundings, making movement difficult. Sikong Jun focused on the Dust Law Sword. Suddenly, the Heavenly Ladder behind him appeared in front of him. Sikong Jun stepped forward. In the next moment, Sikong Jun vanished, crossing over the Dust Law Sword and even penetrating the outer layer of the Dustless Law Form, directly arriving in front of Chen Fei¡¯s real body. He raised the Azure Sky Blade and struck at Chen Fei. The Dustless Law Form was extraordinarily powerful and clearly a condensation of Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Ability. Attacking Chen Fei¡¯s real body through the Dustless Law Form would undoubtedly have unexpected effects. The Heavenly Ladder, being able to ascend to the heavens, naturally could also penetrate space. Although the distance couldn¡¯t be too great, this several-mile space penetration was definitely feasible. Seeing this scene, many onlookers couldn¡¯t help but be slightly impressed. Sikong Jun¡¯s move was indeed clever, and the Heavenly Ladder¡¯s power was also quite profound. Otherwise, it would not have been able to penetrate Chen Fei¡¯s Dustless Law Form. At this moment, facing Chen Fei¡¯s real body directly, the outcome was still uncertain! Chen Fei was also somewhat surprised by this development, not expecting the Dustless Law Form to be so easily penetrated. It wasn¡¯t that the Dustless Law Form was too crude, but rather that the Divine Abilities of the Sun Moon Realm were inherently full of extraordinary powers. Moreover, the Heavenly Ladder was a complete Divine Ability, while the Dustless Law Form was just a technique Chen Fei devised using his own strength, not even a real Divine Power Seed. Now, being penetrated by the Heavenly Ladder revealed a flaw in the Dustless Law Form, which could actually be seen as a good thing. ¡°Voom!¡± The Azure Sky Blade struck the Qianyuan Sword, and before the sound could even reach the spectators, ripples spread outwards. Seeing the Qianyuan Sword remain unmoved, Sikong Jun¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Chen Fei¡¯s face held a faint smile as he swung the Qianyuan Sword forward. Sikong Jun desperately exerted more force to stabilize the Azure Sky Blade, but the blade was ultimately swept aside, leaving a large gap in front of him. A tremendous sense of dread filled Sikong Jun¡¯s mind, and he instinctively raised his left hand to block. In the next moment, a flash of light exploded in Sikong Jun¡¯s vision. His left arm first felt a sharp pain, then went numb, followed by a sudden loss of sensation in his chest. From the perspective of the spectators, Chen Fei simply raised the Qianyuan Sword and struck at Sikong Jun. First, the Azure Sky Blade was cleaved apart, and then Sikong Jun¡¯s arm, chest, and everything else in the way of the sword¡¯s edge were sliced through, turning into a mist of blood. ¡°Bang!¡± Sikong Jun was hurled like a shooting star and crashed onto the arena floor. He was first bounced by the ground, sending countless blood droplets into the air, and then rolled for hundreds of meters before finally coming to a stop. The blood stained the ground for hundreds of meters, creating a grim scene. Sikong Jun was left in a severely injured, near-death state. Sikong Jun struggled to lift his body, his whole frame trembling violently from the exertion. ¡°Boom!¡± The strain on his wounds caused Sikong Jun to cough up another mouthful of blood. Looking down at his chest, Sikong Jun saw that a large portion was missing. If Chen Fei applied any more force, Sikong Jun¡¯s entire chest would vanish, and decapitating him would be a simple matter. In other words, Chen Fei had shown mercy with that last strike; otherwise, Sikong Jun would now be lying dead on the ground. ¡°I¡­ concede!¡± Sikong Jun looked up at Chen Fei and managed to say through gritted teeth. Severely injured and nearing death, Sikong Jun could barely make out Chen Fei¡¯s figure, seeing only a blurred shadow ahead. It felt as if facing a demonic god, with life and death at the opponent¡¯s whim. ¡°Thank you for your hard work!¡± Chen Fei bowed slightly to Sikong Jun. Since there was no personal vendetta, there was no need to take his life. Sikong Jun began using contribution points to heal his wounds before flying out of the arena. Defeated so thoroughly, Sikong Jun would have left immediately under normal circumstances. However, the competition in the arena was not yet over. Besides him, there were still eleven others, each the top in their respective branches of the early Sun Moon Realm. Before the match, Sikong Jun would never have believed that Chen Fei could defeat all twelve of them or even win two or three matches in the end. Given his previous losses, his confidence had waned, and he had expected to lose every match going forward. But now, as Sikong Jun neared death at Chen Fei¡¯s hands, he realized there truly were such monstrous opponents. Even with his Divine Power Seed fully transformed, he was still overwhelmed. No, it wasn¡¯t just being overwhelmed; throughout the fight, Chen Fei had only used a few strikes, and Sikong Jun had nearly died in the arena. Sikong Jun could not bear the thought of being the only one so thoroughly defeated; he wanted to see the others suffer similarly to restore his sense of balance. The crowd observed Chen Fei on the arena with a mix of expressions. The one thing they all shared was a complete reversal of their previous opinions about Chen Fei. At first, when Chen Fei challenged the top Sun Moon Realm cultivators from eleven other divisions, they thought he was arrogant to the point of being outrageous. Two days ago, news emerged that Chen Fei had even set a personal record of twelve consecutive victories. This news elevated Chen Fei from merely arrogant to outright contemptuous in their eyes. He seemed to disregard all other cultivators of the same rank from the other divisions. They had come to the arena today not only to place their bets but also to witness the spectacle of Chen Fei¡¯s downfall. Chen Fei was undoubtedly a prodigy, but it was precisely because of this that they were eager to see his failure. Now, however, it was no longer a spectacle of failure but rather a show of Chen Fei beating the top Sun Moon Realm cultivators from each division. Many of them looked towards Shen Yongding and the others, who exchanged glances, their expressions solemn and grim. The power Sikong Jun had demonstrated, even after the transformation of his Divine Power Seed, was likely the best any of them could manage. Of course, some had Divine Abilities focused on offense and might be slightly stronger in that regard. But even that slight increase would be insufficient to withstand the power Chen Fei had just shown. For those with defensive abilities, it was even less hopeful; they could at most block a few more attacks but would ultimately still be defeated. Those with abilities focused on mobility might have a chance to evade for a while. The arena spanned a few hundred miles; it wasn¡¯t too large or too small, and some evasion was possible. Yet, given Chen Fei¡¯s demonstrated prowess, it seemed they would still lose in the end, only delaying the inevitable. The feeling of knowing defeat even before stepping into the arena was quite disheartening. ¡°You three, come up together!¡± Chen Fei addressed the arena¡¯s edge calmly. Based on Sikong Jun¡¯s displayed strength, Chen Fei estimated that he could handle up to four opponents simultaneously. ¡°Three?¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s challenge, Shen Yongding and the others were momentarily stunned, followed by a surge of indignation. In a one-on-one match, they honestly admitted they couldn¡¯t match Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But three against one¡ªdid Chen Fei truly underestimate them? A single combat versus a group assault were completely different matters. Shen Yongding, with a serious expression, moved swiftly onto the arena, joined by Rong Zhongrui and Du Quanzhi. The others were delayed and left outside the arena. Since Chen Fei had made such a challenge, they couldn¡¯t afford to back down; it would be too humiliating. Moreover, they intended to show Chen Fei that his arrogance would lead to trouble! Chapter 935 - Chapter 935: Divine-like Evilness Chapter 935: Divine-like Evilness Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Brother Hua, do you think Chen Fei can really win all twelve matches?¡± Several top experts at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm from the Sky Sea branch gathered, their eyes fixed on the arena. One of them whispered to Hua Zhichun. In general, preliminary matches at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm rarely attract the attention of peak experts. For them, the level is too low to be of any assistance to their own progress. Today was an exception. Chen Fei¡¯s challenge to twelve opponents had become the talk of the entire Qiankun Mansion. Even those just looking for some excitement came to watch. As the bookmaker for this Sky Sea branch betting pool, Hua Zhichun had to be here in person. ¡°He¡¯s fighting them one by one, so it shouldn¡¯t be a problem. But now he¡¯s fighting three at once,¡± Hua Zhichun said, frowning. If Chen Fei were to win all twelve matches, he would be the biggest winner, earning over three thousand merit points in an instant. As the bookmaker, Hua Zhichun would also earn some, but he couldn¡¯t bear such a large bet alone. It required the combined contributions of many peak experts in the Sun Moon Realm; otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be enough funds to cover it. The final gains distributed among everyone would be minimal compared to Chen Fei¡¯s three thousand merit points. Any peak expert in the Sun Moon Realm would envy such a large number of merit points. Moreover, not everyone in the Qiankun Mansion was a gambler. In fact, only a small portion of people were interested in gambling. Most people placed their bets just for fun, betting a few merit points for the sake of participation. No one, like Chen Fei, would wager all of their merit points. Regardless, if Chen Fei won all twelve matches, he would profit significantly. Although others might lose a substantial amount, they would still benefit from the situation. But now, Chen Fei was fighting three opponents simultaneously. If he lost, how would he continue? It wasn¡¯t just about his morale; Chen Fei had even staked his merit points in their betting pool. In other words, if Chen Fei were seriously injured, he wouldn¡¯t even have the merit points needed for treatment from the Qiankun Mansion and would have to fight while wounded! ¡°This is too reckless, completely unnecessary,¡± others nodded in agreement. Aside from the betting pool, as members of the Sky Sea branch, they considered themselves a small collective. If Chen Fei could successfully challenge all twelve opponents, it would bring honor to the Sky Sea branch. However, Chen Fei¡¯s current actions only added difficulties for himself. Hua Zhichun and others thought Chen Fei was too ambitious, and other observers from the Sun Moon Realm shared the same view. If Chen Fei fought one opponent at a time, based on his recent performance, victory seemed almost certain. But suddenly fighting three opponents at once greatly increased the difficulty. After his previous match with Sikong Jun, the outcome seemed almost settled. Now, the suspense had returned. The most pleased were those who had placed large bets, as they suddenly saw a glimmer of hope for a win. The minds of those in the Sun Moon Realm around were diverse, but on the arena, Shen Yongding and his two companions had cast aside all distractions and were fully focused on Chen Fei. With three people attacking him, if Chen Fei still managed to defeat them, it would be quite embarrassing. Therefore, they not only had to win but had to win in a spectacular manner. Shen Yongding and the others¡¯ auras suddenly intensified as they all transformed their divine seeds into complete divine abilities. From a certain perspective, three individuals with complete divine abilities at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm could be regarded as comparable to one at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Please!¡± Chen Fei said with a cupped fist salute. ¡°Please!¡± Shen Yongding and his companions replied in kind. As their words fell, the three of them instantly disappeared from their original positions, and a colossal aura pressed down upon Chen Fei. ¡°Freeze!¡± Rong Zhongrui, standing a mile away from Chen Fei, manifested a vast ocean behind him. This was the Bitter Sea, the rumored Sea of Despair. One could not simply leap over the Bitter Sea; anyone wishing to cross it had to enter the water themselves. However, the Bitter Sea was boundless. Once one stepped into it, an overwhelming pressure would surge, rendering one immobile, eventually leading to despair and death. While Rong Zhongrui¡¯s Divine Ability was not yet capable of achieving such a feat, within the same rank, the Bitter Sea could still confine a person, rendering them immobile. As the waves of the Bitter Sea appeared around Chen Fei and he made no move to resist, Rong Zhongrui couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of satisfaction. Arrogant, indeed¡ªhe doesn¡¯t dodge or evade! But it¡¯s not just him; there are also Shen Yongding and Du Quanzhi. Although Shen Yongding and his companions had never worked together before, as the top early-stage Sun Moon Realm experts from their respective branches, they knew how to coordinate their efforts to maximize their combat effectiveness. At this moment, seeing Rong Zhongrui successfully confine Chen Fei, Shen Yongding directed his sword forward. A massive piece of celestial wood descended from the sky, pressing down on Chen Fei. The Celestial Wood was said to be the pivotal support of the entire world, capable of being used for confinement, defense, or attack. Shen Yongding used it to further enclose Chen Fei. As long as Chen Fei remained immobilized, he would have to endure the combined assault of the three of them. When that time came, the scales of victory would undoubtedly tip in their favor. ¡°Zha!¡± Du Quanzhi took a deep breath and uttered a single syllable. This was a sound that echoed throughout the world at the dawn of creation. It was unknown who made it or from where it originated. Legend had it that the world was cleaved by a divine being, and the first sound made by this deity during the creation was this very syllable. Thus, this sound possessed the formidable power to open the heavens and earth. While Du Quanzhi had not reached such a level, his Divine Ability could directly penetrate the physical body to attack the soul. The soul was crucial whether in the Sun Moon Realm or the Rule Integration Realm. Any damage to it would affect the entire person¡¯s strength. Chen Fei looked up at the surrounding waves of the Bitter Sea, the descending Celestial Wood, and the surging soul attack, and couldn¡¯t help but smile. If the three had attacked him directly, Chen Fei might have had to maneuver more. However, with two of them attempting to seal him and one attacking his soul, the pressure he faced was significantly reduced. Soul attacks were powerful and hard to resist when they penetrated the physical body and targeted the soul directly. Yet, because the attack had to pass through the body to reach the soul, its power would inevitably diminish somewhat. In such a situation, others might either rely on mental defenses to withstand the attack or launch their own soul attacks to neutralize it. Chen Fei¡¯s divine abilities integrated his essence, energy, and soul into a cohesive whole, allowing them to transform into one another. To some extent, Chen Fei¡¯s defenses were unified¡ªhis physical defenses were as strong as his soul defenses. For Chen Fei, an attack that involved damaging a portion of his power through his physical body to reach his soul was the weakest form of attack. As for Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui¡¯s attempts to confine him, these were ineffective against Chen Fei¡¯s real body. Although they possessed complete divine abilities, the vital energy they used to activate their abilities was still at the early Sun Moon Realm level, so their confinement couldn¡¯t hold against Chen Fei¡¯s Real body. Chen Fei took a step forward, and he instantly vanished from his location. The Bitter Sea waves and Celestial Wood appeared as mere illusions before him, unable to obstruct him in any way. When Chen Fei reappeared, he was already in front of Du Quanzhi. The Qianyuan Sword struck out instantly, and the Dust Giant Body behind him mirrored the motion, bringing down immense force from the heavens. To maximize the effect of their divine abilities, Shen Yongding and his companions were not standing together but were spaced out in different positions. They were on the arena to defeat Chen Fei, not to defend themselves. Had they remained grouped together, they might have been safer, but psychologically, it would imply that they were inferior to Chen Fei alone. If that were the case, they would not need to fight in the arena; they could simply concede. Thus, when Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui saw Chen Fei suddenly appear before Du Quanzhi, they were unable to assist in time. Chen Fei¡¯s way of breaking through the Bitter Sea and Celestial Wood was too sudden. They had not anticipated that someone could treat their divine abilities as insignificant. Even if Chen Fei used brute force to break through their abilities, they could understand and prepare for that. Du Quanzhi sensed the power in the Dust Law Sword. Even before the blade had truly descended, his soul was already in a frenzy of warning. ¡°Zha!¡± A fierce expression appeared in Du Quanzhi¡¯s eyes as he released a sound even more intense than before. With Du Quanzhi¡¯s roar, his own skin and flesh began to crack and turn into a mist of blood, as if he was already suffering the damage himself. An intangible wave materialized into a blurred phantom that spanned the heavens and the earth. This deity-like figure wielded an axe and silently roared before striking forward. ¡°Wung!¡± The Dust Law Sword momentarily clashed with the phantom. Chen Fei felt a powerful tearing force directly impacting his soul. For other early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners, their souls would likely have been torn apart by now. However, for Chen Fei, his essence, energy, and soul flowed seamlessly, allowing any damage to his soul to be distributed across his entire body. As long as his essence, energy, and soul remained intact, Chen Fei would always be in peak condition. Thus, to those watching from outside the arena, the Dust Law Sword merely paused briefly before sweeping away the phantom and striking Du Quanzhi. ¡°Bang!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The overwhelming force of the Dust Law Sword struck Du Quanzhi, who had no resistance and was directly smashed into the arena floor. Amidst the explosion, Du Quanzhi was rebounded several dozen meters high by the arena floor before crashing down again. His body was nearly shattered, and Du Quanzhi instantly fell into a heavily wounded and near-death state. Du Quanzhi had hoped to trade injuries to give Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui a chance to severely injure Chen Fei. Instead, Du Quanzhi himself was on the brink of death, while Chen Fei remained unharmed. Chapter 936 - Chapter 936: Bitter Sea Golden Lotus Chapter 936: Bitter Sea Golden Lotus Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Whoosh!¡± The sound of rolling waves surged forward. Chen Fei turned and, with a sweep of the Qianyuan Sword, cut through the waves in front of him. Realizing that simple barriers could not stop Chen Fei, Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui changed their combat strategy and began to directly attack Chen Fei with their divine powers. Chen Fei could resist these attacks head-on, but it would drain his energy, spirit, and soul significantly. The Dust Law Sword sliced through the waves as Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing directly in front of Rong Zhongrui, and he swung his sword. Shen Yongding had somehow appeared beside Rong Zhongrui and crashed the Celestial Wood into the Dust Law Sword. With a low shout from Rong Zhongrui, the Bitter Sea emerged behind the Celestial Wood, channeling all its power into it. Empowered by Rong Zhongrui¡¯s divine power, the strength of the Celestial Wood surged rapidly, expanding by more than double. ¡°Boom!¡± The airwaves stirred the heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy, and countless ripples spread out. The Celestial Wood trembled slightly before exploding into fragments, but the Dust Law Sword was also halted mid-air. In this clash, both sides were evenly matched. Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui¡¯s expressions steadied. As long as they were not at a disadvantage, there was still a chance to fight. It was a pity for Du Quanzhi. If he had known earlier that such barriers were ineffective against Chen Fei, he wouldn¡¯t have made his first move in the same way and wouldn¡¯t have ended up gravely injured and near death. At this moment, Du Quanzhi had not formally withdrawn, as Chen Fei had spared him instead of killing him. Du Quanzhi was aware of this, and Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui knew it too. Thus, saving Du Quanzhi and continuing the three-on-one fight seemed somewhat shameless. In a private life-and-death duel, all tactics might be used, but this was a match, with tens of thousands of Sun Moon Realm spectators watching. Such actions were clearly out of place. Outside the arena, the eight participants who had yet to take the stage breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing this. If Chen Fei dared to let them all fight at once, there was a good chance the situation would change dramatically. The question was whether Chen Fei would still have the courage to let all three of them compete at once. ¡°It seems this is Chen Fei¡¯s greatest strength,¡± someone whispered. ¡°Very strong indeed. In a clash of two complete divine powers, most early-stage Sun Moon Realm experts would have been defeated already,¡± another person added. ¡°Indeed, very strong, that¡¯s clear to everyone. But Chen Fei shouldn¡¯t have let three people take the stage at once. It might be hard to conclude this now,¡± someone else shook their head. The others fell silent because it was the truth. Chen Fei was indeed strong, but he didn¡¯t seem strong enough to crush three opponents simultaneously. His challenge to let all three take the stage made him seem somewhat reckless. The upcoming battle was likely to be difficult. If it turned into a war of attrition, Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui would likely have the upper hand. After all, in terms of realm cultivation, Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui had already reached the critical point of the early Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Rise!¡± On the arena, Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui shouted in unison. The Celestial Wood, rooted in the Bitter Sea, underwent a sudden transformation at its top. In the next moment, a golden lotus blossomed atop the Celestial Wood. Bitter Sea Golden Lotus! The golden lotus soared higher and grew larger, as if it were going to cover the entire sky. Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui¡¯s divine powers were now more perfectly coordinated, leading to a new change in their combined force. Every quiver of the lotus petals caused the heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy to boil. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as a streak of lightning flashed across his body. The sky above the arena had become overcast with dense clouds, and countless thunderbolts roamed within them. Thunder Roar Stellar Technique! From the duel with Sikong Jun to just now when he struck with that sword, Chen Fei had been using nothing but pure divine power. Even until just now, Chen Fei had held back a bit, worried about accidentally obliterating Du Quanzhi and the others. Now that he knew their power was more than sufficient, Chen Fei naturally had no reason to hold back. The fully developed Thunder Roar Stellar Technique erupted with force, causing a dramatic shift in the heavens. The Thunder Roar Stellar Technique was quite ordinary, but even so, it could be cultivated to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm and had a reasonable chance of breaking into the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. In the early Sun Moon Realm, a perfected Thunder Roar Stellar Technique was akin to a dimensional strike. Even with talents like Shen Yongding and the others, in the early Sun Moon Realm, they could only cultivate such techniques to proficiency at most. It wasn¡¯t due to their lack of talent but because complete Sun Moon Realm techniques involved other divine powers in subsequent realms. Many things could not be comprehended simply through insight until one reached the appropriate realm. Dozens of thick lightning pillars descended from the sky, striking the Dust Law Sword. The sword instantly turned purple, and the violent thunderous power permeated all around. The divine power of the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique, which activated the enhancement of lightning energy, surged through the sword, with threads of lightning weaving freely across it. The Sun Moon Realm spectators watched in astonishment as Chen Fei¡¯s power visibly increased. So he had been holding back all this time! What kind of place was the Boundless Sea, to produce such a prodigy? It was rumored that the origin of the Boundless Sea was dissipating. Did Chen Fei absorb all the remaining essence? But given the power of the plane¡¯s origin, even Chen Fei from the Mountain Sea Realm or an ordinary Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert could not absorb too much. Only in the late Rule Integration Realm, when aiming to break into the pinnacle of the sixth level and achieve the Emperor Realm, could one absorb vast amounts of plane origin and refine numerous fragments of rules into complete rules. Therefore, even if Chen Fei had absorbed some of the plane¡¯s origin, it would only be a small amount. It would be greatly beneficial for cultivation but not to such an exaggerated extent. Chen Fei looked at the Bitter Sea Golden Lotus in front of him and struck out with his sword. The purple Dust Law Sword burst with dazzling light as it descended upon the golden lotus. The vital energy of the entire arena momentarily paused, especially where the Dust Law Sword met the lotus, where the space seemed to freeze. In the next moment, a thunderous explosion erupted, and after a brief pause, the Dust Law Sword slashed into the lotus. Despite the golden lotus continuously trembling and drawing in the heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy to replenish itself, it still could not stop the destruction caused by the Dust Law Sword. Compared to before, while Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui¡¯s combined divine powers had increased, Chen Fei¡¯s sword¡¯s power had grown even more dramatically. ¡°Boom!¡± Like steel being forcibly torn apart, the golden lotus split into two halves mid-air. The Dust Law Sword, with its remaining force, continued to strike the Celestial Wood and Bitter Sea. The Bitter Sea and the Celestial Wood shook violently and were also torn into two halves. ¡°Wow!¡± Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui¡¯s faces turned ashen, and they both spat out blood. The golden lotus was the result of combining their divine powers, and with it shattered, the power of the Celestial Wood and the Bitter Sea was essentially exhausted, unable to withstand the force of the Dust Law Sword. With no further obstacles, the Dust Law Sword advanced directly, striking Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui. The divine power was forcibly shattered, and Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui barely had time to react, raising their respective mystic treasures to block in front of them. ¡°Boom!¡± Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui, along with their mystic treasures, were slammed into the ground of the arena. The raging force wreaked havoc on their internal organs. Their once formidable vital force was as fragile as paper against this power, providing almost no protection. The vitality of Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui dropped sharply. While they weren¡¯t in the near-death state of Du Quanzhi, they were severely injured. They still had some fighting strength left! But looking up at Chen Fei, who was floating in the air in a peak state, Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui exchanged a glance and couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly. Having some fighting strength left didn¡¯t change much; it would only mean enduring a few more moves before ending up like Du Quanzhi. Chen Fei hovered in the air without pursuing them, which was actually showing mercy. ¡°I concede!¡± Shen Yongding¡¯s voice was somewhat subdued. ¡°I also concede!¡± Rong Zhongrui sighed. Both were geniuses and the top experts of their respective branches in the early Sun Moon Realm. To be defeated so thoroughly in a three-on-one situation was an outcome they had never imagined. Du Quanzhi, who had been barely holding on, collapsed to the ground upon hearing Shen Yongding and Rong Zhongrui¡¯s words. The outcome was decided! The Sun Moon Realm spectators around the arena stirred. The sword strike Chen Fei had displayed was so formidable that many in the mid Sun Moon Realm would find it difficult to withstand. In other words, Chen Fei possessed power exceeding that of many mid Sun Moon Realm experts. Was this the strength of someone in the early Sun Moon Realm? No wonder he dared to challenge the top early Sun Moon Realm experts from eleven branches and even crushed a twelve-match winning streak. This wasn¡¯t arrogance or disdain; it was confidence and an indifference to his own level. Many felt that Chen Fei was actually being modest; if they had his power, they would be even more flamboyant. The eight Sun Moon Realm experts who had yet to take the stage looked on with a hint of bitterness. Not only would they have to face a beating, but they would also lose two hundred performance points. Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. With Chen Fei sweeping the final opponent out of the arena¡¯s boundary with a single sword, the battle of one against twelve came to a close. Many early Sun Moon Realm experts from the Sky Sea branch spontaneously cheered, applauding Chen Fei¡¯s bravery. Regardless of everything, this was an honor for the Sky Sea branch. An hour later, Chen Fei received three thousand one hundred and sixty performance points, won from the betting pool. Looking at the points, Hua Zhizun, a peak Sun Moon Realm expert, couldn¡¯t help but show a look of envy. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Adding the two thousand four hundred points transferred from Sikong Jun and others, Chen Fei¡¯s total soared to over five thousand seven hundred points. If he had relied on accumulating three to five points daily from hard work in class, it would have taken Chen Fei three to four years to amass such a sum. No night grass, no fat horse; no windfall, no wealth! Chen Fei vividly demonstrated what this saying meant! At this moment, Chen Fei clutched his huge amount of performance points and stood in front of the treasure vault of the Qiankun Mansion. Chapter 937 - Chapter 937: The Emperor’s Inheritance Chapter 937: The Emperor¡¯s Inheritance Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Qiankun Mansion, such a highly valuable resource in the hands of someone at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm would have long since attracted competition from powerful figures elsewhere. It¡¯s entirely normal for peak Sun Moon Realm practitioners to act in such situations. However, if it were not in such a special environment as the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei could not have fully exerted himself in front of so many people; he would have inevitably held back. Because the Qiankun Mansion allows for rapid improvements in cultivation and combat strength, Chen Fei was not concerned about others knowing the full extent of his current abilities. In a few days, Chen Fei¡¯s strength would change, and within a few months, it would undergo a significant transformation. Once Chen Fei depleted the over five thousand merit points he currently held, his strength would surge even further. What others could see was always only Chen Fei¡¯s past strength, which was the biggest difference between him and other prodigies. The door of the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Treasure Depository looked extremely ancient, having withstood tens of thousands of years of wear and tear. As Chen Fei crossed the threshold, he felt a slight heaviness but soon the sensation disappeared, replaced by a feeling of lightness that made him almost feel as if he were floating. Chen Fei closed his eyes to sense the surrounding natural energy. Although the energy had not become denser, his perception was remarkably enriched. Training here was far better than in his current residence, improving effectiveness by several times. ¡°One hundred merit points a day; as long as you have enough merit points, you can stay as long as you like.¡± A voice suddenly spoke next to Chen Fei. Chen Fei was startled, opened his eyes, and saw an elderly man standing beside him. This was Chen Fei¡¯s first time in the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Treasure Depository, and he hadn¡¯t come before due to insufficient merit points, so he had not visited earlier. Although he had never been here, he knew who this person was. Jiang Chengji, a late-stage Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert, was now in charge of the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Treasure Depository. Besides this role, Jiang Chengji was also well-known as the master of the Human Emperor Dao Yuefeng. With his status as a late-stage Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert and his disciple being the Human Emperor, few in the entire human race could surpass Jiang Chengji. ¡°Senior Jiang!¡± Chen Fei greeted with a respectful gesture. ¡°You have a considerable amount of merit points. Even at a consumption rate of one hundred merit points per day, it will last a long time. Have you considered staying for a while?¡± Jiang Chengji said with a smile. Chen Fei¡¯s reputation in the Qiankun Mansion had risen significantly. Despite being at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm, many of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm elders were deeply impressed by Chen Fei. Jiang Chengji usually stayed in the Treasure Depository but had heard Chen Fei¡¯s name frequently in recent days. Chen Fei had challenged twelve people consecutively, and even Dao Yuefeng, in his youth, had never been so audacious. The key was that Chen Fei was here now, clearly having succeeded in his challenges and holding a substantial amount of merit points. ¡°Training here is excellent, but I would prefer to exchange for some cultivation methods,¡± Chen Fei said, shaking his head. The most fundamental requirement was still cultivation methods. The Thunder Roar Stellar Technique was not enough, and Chen Fei needed more powerful techniques. Top-tier methods were essential for improving combat strength and preparing for a breakthrough to the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. ¡°I¡¯m free today. Tell me what kind of cultivation method you need, and I will recommend something for you,¡± Jiang Chengji said with a nod. The Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Treasure Depository was rarely visited. Spending too much time alone there could become somewhat monotonous. Nevertheless, despite the monotony, Jiang Chengji would not usually make an appearance for ordinary Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Though he enjoyed teaching, he had to consider the other¡¯s qualifications. ¡°Thank you, senior. My current cultivation methods focus on power and thunder attributes.¡± Hearing that Jiang Chengji was willing to make recommendations, Chen Fei smiled and briefly showcased the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique and some characteristics of the Indestructible Vision. The Qiankun Mansion was said to house nearly all the cultivation methods of the human race. Regardless of the exaggeration, the Qiankun Mansion certainly had top-tier methods for the Sun Moon Realm. Having a familiar guide was naturally better than searching alone. Moreover, Jiang Chengji was a late-stage integration expert, with a far superior perspective than Chen Fei. Jiang Chengji looked at Chen Fei¡¯s showcased techniques and, after a moment¡¯s thought, waved his hand. The two disappeared from their location. When they reappeared, Jiang Chengji and Chen Fei were now in front of a bookshelf. Chen Fei looked up at the bookshelf in front of him, which held dozens of jade slips. ¡°You¡¯re likely not interested in ordinary cultivation methods. What you see here are the techniques used by the human race¡¯s Emperors during the Sun Moon Realm. Many of these methods have been specially revised by the Emperors themselves,¡± Jiang Chengji said with a solemn expression. Each human Emperor deserved the utmost respect. They had given everything, including their lives when necessary, to ensure the survival of the human race in the Return to Nothing Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up as he looked at the dozens of jade slips. It was a rare opportunity to encounter such resources in the Qiankun Mansion; ordinarily, even one of these techniques would be impossible to see. Unless one became a disciple of an Emperor, it was virtually unattainable. ¡°How many merit points do you have?¡± Jiang Chengji asked, looking at Chen Fei. ¡°Five thousand seven hundred merit points,¡± Chen Fei answered honestly. There was no need to hide this; even other Sun Moon Realm practitioners could calculate the exact number of merit points Chen Fei had. ¡°Then take a look at this one.¡± Upon hearing the number of merit points Chen Fei had, Jiang Chengji¡¯s brows lifted slightly. This number was indeed one of the highest among recent students. ¡°Desolate Soul Sutra! It was the renowned technique of the Desolate Soul Emperor, dating back several tens of thousands of years.¡± Jiang Chengji said as a jade slip flew towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei reached out to catch it and immersed his mind in it. In just a few glimpses, Chen Fei¡¯s mind was completely absorbed. The jade slip did not contain the full technique but included only the general outline, some key points, and necessary conditions for practice. The content was not extensive, but the profound insights revealed by the technique were clearly perceptible. The Desolate Soul Sutra was an extremely domineering body-refinement technique. The three major supernatural powers used in the Sun Moon Realm were all related to the body. The essence of the Desolate Soul Sutra was to maximize the use of one¡¯s soul, driving all power through the soul. As long as the soul remained undying, so would the power! In some ways, it resembled the Indestructible Vision. The Indestructible Vision focuses on the balance and transformation of essence, energy, spirit, and soul. As long as any one of these elements remains intact, Chen Fei would not face any issues. In contrast, the Desolate Soul Sutra aims to break through limits and take an additional step beyond impossibilities, pushing the boundaries further. It was an extreme technique but undeniably powerful. ¡°This technique has very strict requirements for the body. If you don¡¯t meet the requirements and force yourself to practice, the results will be detrimental,¡± Jiang Chengji said with a smile. Jiang Chengji didn¡¯t mention the difficulty of understanding the technique because it was self-evident. Top-tier techniques were never easy to comprehend. If you wanted such techniques, you had to be prepared for the challenge. ¡°How many merit points for the Desolate Soul Sutra?¡± Chen Fei asked as he withdrew his mind from the jade slip. He inquired about the merit points because he was quite interested in the technique. The strength of the body was not an issue for Chen Fei; with the integration of fourteen Mountain Sea Realm talents into his physique, he had a formidable foundation. As for the potential risks to the soul from the Desolate Soul Sutra, Chen Fei was confident he could handle it. ¡°One thousand five hundred merit points.¡± Jiang Chengji pointed to the dozens of jade slips on the shelf, ¡°The price for these techniques is the same; there are no more expensive or cheaper ones.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. With his current merit points, he could directly exchange for three top-tier Sun Moon Realm techniques. By integrating them, Chen Fei could create a top-tier technique that perfectly suited him. In some aspects, it might even surpass the original techniques. While one thousand five hundred merit points was not exactly cheap, it was not a high requirement either. Given the current rate at which Chen Fei can accumulate merit points at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm, it is entirely feasible to exchange for a top-tier technique after accumulating points for a year or so, provided he does nothing extra and simply attends classes daily. This was something unimaginable before the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s opening. A year is hardly significant for someone at the Sun Moon Realm. Of course, to stay in the Qiankun Mansion, he must avoid elimination. The elimination process occurs every six months, with a 30% cut each time, making the conditions quite strict. In the view of the Qiankun Mansion, failing to pass these eliminations indicates average talent, and thus, there would be no need to exchange for top-tier techniques. For those at the Sun Moon Realm, it would be a waste, as their talent may not be sufficient to comprehend such advanced methods. ¡°Senior, are there any other recommendations?¡± Chen Fei asked softly. ¡°These methods align well with your requirements. You can review all of them,¡± Jiang Chengji said, considering for a moment. He then pointed, and several jade slips flew towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei took them one by one and immersed his mind into each jade slip. There were a total of seven jade slips, each containing a technique related to the body, with two of them combining thunder and physical power. Since the jade slips only provided brief introductions, Chen Fei quickly finished reviewing them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If possible, Chen Fei would want all eight techniques, including the Desolate Soul Sutra. Although each technique related to the body, their focuses were somewhat different. If Chen Fei could obtain and integrate all eight techniques, the resulting method would likely surpass these top-tier techniques and become the strongest Sun Moon Realm technique for the human race. However, exchanging for all of them would require twelve thousand merit points, which far exceeds Chen Fei¡¯s current total. ¡°Have you decided which ones you want?¡± Jiang Chengji asked. ¡°I would like to exchange for three techniques: the Desolate Soul Sutra, Eternal Night Chant, and Thunder Demon Violet Star Sword,¡± Chen Fei said with a bow. Chapter 938 - Chapter 938: Eternal Night Chapter 938: Eternal Night Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Three?¡± Jiang Chengji was momentarily taken aback, then a smile appeared on his face as he said, ¡°Your ambitions are high; you actually want to innovate!¡± What suits you best is always the best. This applies not only to those of average talent but also to prodigies. Copying the path of predecessors might be smooth, but if the path wasn¡¯t fully traversed by them, you¡¯re likely to encounter blockages as well. Only by continually discerning yourself during cultivation and finding the method that suits you best can you hope to progress further. In the past, Dao Yuefeng was like this, or rather, all strong practitioners followed this path. No one has yet fully emulated the predecessors¡¯ path and reached the late stage of integration. ¡°This junior wants to give it a try,¡± Chen Fei said, cupping his hands in respect. Jiang Chengji smiled slightly, and with a wave of his right hand, three inheritance stones appeared. Jade slips can only briefly record the content of techniques. For better learning, inheritance stones are the preferred choice. At the very least, jade slips cannot convey the same depth of artistic conception. ¡°This technique can only be learned by you yourself. Make a Heavenly Dao oath!¡± Jiang Chengji handed over the three inheritance stones. Heavenly Dao oaths often can¡¯t completely prevent an action, but they do impose a constraint. Violating it will make breakthroughs ten times more difficult. Chen Fei nodded, took the oath in front of Jiang Chengji, and then stored the three inheritance stones in his Qianyuan Sword. ¡°You should still have some merit points, right? What else do you need?¡± Jiang Chengji stroked his beard thoughtfully. ¡°The junior still has twelve hundred merit points. I need materials or pills that can enhance divine abilities or source points.¡± With the current environment of Qiankun Mansion and the enhancement of the courtyard, it would still take about four months to reach the perfected state of the Indestructible Vision¡¯s ability. To fully transform the Indestructible Vision into a complete divine ability, it would require at least another year to two years. In fact, that¡¯s quite fast; the initial estimate was ten years. After all, Chen Fei had only recently broken through the Sun Moon Realm, barely a year has passed. With another two years of cultivation, he could reach the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Such a speed is indeed astonishing. But with the faster cultivation conditions provided by Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had no reason to suppress his own progress. The opening of Qiankun Mansion was due to the current perilous situation of the human race. Though the sky may have fallen, there are still tall people holding it up. With over a dozen emperors among the human race, it was not Chen Fei¡¯s responsibility to do anything. However, for the sake of his own safety, to avoid being passively waiting for death in times of danger, Chen Fei needed to rapidly enhance his own strength. Jiang Chengji pondered for a moment, and a jade box appeared out of thin air. The lid opened to reveal the spiritual herb inside. ¡°This is Jade Dew Wood. Consuming it at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm can greatly improve the comprehension speed of divine abilities. It¡¯s worth nine hundred merit points.¡± Jiang Chengji then produced a jade vial. When the vial was opened, the surrounding spiritual energy slightly fluctuated. ¡°This is the Returning Origin Pill. It¡¯s enough to elevate your source points to the peak of the early Sun Moon Realm. It¡¯s worth three hundred merit points.¡± Materials that enhance divine abilities are always more expensive than those that increase source points. This is because source points can be accumulated over time, but divine ability comprehension often makes incremental progress difficult. In the Sun Moon Realm of Qiankun Mansion, those who take longer to break through are all struggling with understanding their divine abilities. However, for Chen Fei, both comprehension of divine abilities and source point accumulation require time, with the latter taking much longer than the former. The panel can only improve proficiency; refining the world¡¯s spiritual energy to enhance cultivation is beyond its capability. ¡°I¡¯ll take both of these.¡± Chen Fei accepted the Jade Dew Wood and Returning Origin Pill. His merit points dropped to just a few dozen. Dozens of merit points couldn¡¯t buy anything good in the Treasure Depository, not even enough to stay and cultivate there for a day. ¡°Thank you for your guidance, senior. I am deeply grateful!¡± After putting away the Jade Dew Wood and Returning Origin Pill, Chen Fei gave a slight bow and thanked Jiang Chengji. ¡°Practice hard and don¡¯t let your talent go to waste.¡± Jiang Chengji smiled slightly and, with a wave of his hand, had already led Chen Fei to the entrance of the Treasure Depository. Chen Fei bowed once more to Jiang Chengji, then turned and left the Treasure Depository. Jiang Chengji watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure with a hint of expectation in his eyes. For the human race to survive in the Return to Nothing Realm, a constant emergence of prodigies is essential. Even Emperors have a lifespan and cannot exist forever. If there is a gap in the succession of human Emperors, the human race will lose its ability to survive independently in the Return to Nothing Realm. They would then have to rely on other races, becoming subjects of exploitation, barely clinging to existence. This is a deeply tragic prospect for the human race. Chen Fei hurried back to his courtyard, eager to convert the items he had obtained into his own strength. Along the way, he encountered several other Sun Moon Realm practitioners, who all nodded and greeted him. In terms of prominence, Chen Fei was indeed quite notable throughout Qiankun Mansion. Compared to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm among those with sixth-grade integration seeds, he might be slightly inferior. Returning to the courtyard, Chen Fei entered his cultivation room and sat cross-legged. He then took out the three inheritance stones. Chen Fei first held the inheritance stone for the Desolate Soul Sutra and focused his mind. The environment before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes transformed instantly. He found himself floating in the air above an endless wilderness, with a distant, ominous blackness that was unsettling. It was filled with foreboding, making one instinctively want to avoid it. ¡°The Desolate Soul Sutra was created from my own experiences wandering the wilderness. During that time, I nearly never escaped the wilderness, but it was that experience that laid the foundation for my status as an Emperor!¡± A figure suddenly appeared in mid-air, and a vast voice filled the surroundings. The figure then used his hand as a blade and struck forward. In an instant, the entire world grew even darker and more chaotic. The world that should have been orderly now appeared inverted in every direction to Chen Fei. Not only were the directions confusing, but even the sense of chaos imposed on him felt disordered. After an hour, Chen Fei withdrew from the inheritance stone, his eyes thoughtful. According to the records, Desolate Soul Emperor did not die of old age but fell in battle against alien races. He faced two alien Emperors alone, dragging them down with him in a mutual destruction. This sacrifice by Desolate Soul Emperor had interrupted the alien invasion and brought a brief period of peace for the human race. Cultivating the Desolate Soul Sutra does not grant one the same battle power as Desolate Soul Emperor, as it is only a technique for the Sun Moon Realm. The ferocity of Desolate Soul Emperor was based on the principles of sixth-grade comprehension. However, the Desolate Soul Sutra is undoubtedly a top-tier technique. When cultivated deeply, it possesses exaggerated combat power. This power comes at the cost of distorting one¡¯s soul to maximize physical development. Chen Fei set aside the Desolate Soul Sutra inheritance stone and picked up the Eternal Night Chant. By coincidence, the Eternal Night Chant was from the Sky Resonance Court, the same technique that Lu Shuzhang currently practiced. The Eternal Night Chant, once mastered, allows the practitioner to manifest the Dark Sovereign. Chen Fei¡¯s previous defeat of Lu Shuzhang¡¯s Dark Sovereign was not due to its weakness, but because Chen Fei¡¯s foundation was exceptionally strong. Chen Fei now had the Dust Giant Body, but it was ultimately based on techniques from the Mountain Sea Realm. It was powerful, having just defeated the top of the Sun Moon Realm in various academies. However, as his realm advanced, the power of the Dust Giant Body would gradually fall behind Chen Fei¡¯s progress. The Dark Sovereign technique, akin to a Dharma Form, could supplement the future deficiencies of the Dust Giant Body. Chen Fei focused on the Eternal Night Chant inheritance stone for another hour, then withdrew his mind. Compared to the Desolate Soul Sutra, the Eternal Night Chant was more balanced and serene. It was not that the Eternal Night Chant was weak, but the two techniques had different directions. Setting aside the Eternal Night Chant inheritance stone, Chen Fei picked up the Thunder Demon Violet Star Sword. This was a thunder-based sword technique that could reveal his inherent characteristics. After another hour, Chen Fei withdrew his mind. A flicker of purple light appeared in his eyes as he looked at the inheritance stone with surprise. The Thunder Demon Violet Star Sword was, to some extent, just as frenzied as the Desolate Soul Sutra. Chen Fei even saw that the Thunder Demon Violet Star Sword seemed to push further to stimulate the body¡¯s potential, not only distorting the soul but also applying pressure to the body with thunder and starlight. ¡°Madness is necessary for survival. Fuse!¡± ¡°Discovering new technique: Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword!¡± Chen Fei sensed the new technique, a smile appearing on his face. The madness characteristic, inherited from both the Desolate Soul Sutra and the Thunder Demon Violet Star Sword, was retained without any reduction. Chen Fei even removed some of the balancing aspects of the Desolate Soul Sutra and Thunder Demon Violet Star Sword to ensure the new technique¡¯s power was prominent. Although both techniques were extremely twisted, they could not truly render a person useless or cause death with a single use. That would be not a technique but a forbidden art of mutual destruction with no retreat. With the Eternal Night Chant and the Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei could have the Dharma Form bear part of the extreme pressure, while the remaining was carried by the Indestructible Vision. The new technique, Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword, met Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. It had the potential to surpass the Desolate Soul Sutra and Thunder Demon Violet Star Sword in terms of explosive power. Moreover, the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword corrected a flaw in the Eternal Night Chant, which only gained enhancement in the night. Now, with the addition of heavenly thunder, transforming into the Eternal Night Monarch Dharma Form grants the strongest power. However, the downside is the enormous consumption required to maintain such power. Thus, the second divine ability of the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword would focus on recovery, and the third would enhance physical strength. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Recovery and enhancement do not weaken the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword¡¯s power; they are like pulling back a punch to deliver a stronger blow. ¡°Simplifying Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword ¡ú Thunder Roar Stellar Technique!¡± After expending thousands of top-grade spirit stones, the simplification was successful, and the technique¡¯s proficiency dropped from perfection to the entry level. The proficiency levels clearly showed the extent of the gap between the two techniques. Chen Fei shifted his gaze from the panel and picked up the Returning Origin Pill. Chapter 939 - Chapter 939: Ruler Level Chapter 939: Ruler Level Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei removed the cork, revealing six Returning Origin Pills inside the jade bottle. To put it into perspective, each Returning Origin Pill is worth fifty achievement points and can normally save years of arduous cultivation in the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm. In the past twenty days or so at the Qiankun Mansion, there were enough achievement points to buy one Returning Origin Pill. It can be said that the Qiankun Mansion almost gave these pills to the students for free. The specific effects of a pill can vary slightly depending on the practitioner¡¯s level in the Sun Moon Realm. The greatest difference lies in the individual¡¯s cultivation technique, which affects how well the pill¡¯s effects are utilized. Chen Fei¡¯s original Thunder Roar Stellar Technique had reached perfection, and now, with the introduction of the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword, though his proficiency was only at the introductory level, the foundation was still there. Thus, if Chen Fei absorbed a Returning Origin Pill, he could almost fully utilize its effects. Chen Fei swallowed one Returning Origin Pill, which dissolved instantly, and its powerful medicinal energy rapidly spread throughout his body. Chen Fei¡¯s body absorbed all the energy from the Returning Origin Pill without any leakage. The new technique, Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword, began to wildly absorb the energy to strengthen his source point. The formations in the courtyard trembled slightly, automatically adjusting the required attributes of the heaven and earth spiritual energy based on Chen Fei¡¯s fluctuating aura, allowing him to better refine and utilize the energy. Additionally, the resonance between Chen Fei and the Qiankun Mansion gathered spiritual intelligence, making every thought in his soul clear and controlled. Hours passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Fei¡¯s fluctuating aura began to stabilize. When Chen Fei opened his eyes, the training room seemed to flash with thunder, and a faint thunderous humming could be heard. ¡°At this rate, about fifteen Returning Origin Pills should be enough to elevate my source point to the critical point.¡± Chen Fei sensed the state of his source point, and it was better than expected. Exchanging for another nine Returning Origin Pills, costing four hundred and fifty achievement points, would be sufficient. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have enough achievement points at the moment, but there were many ways to earn them in the Qiankun Mansion. Besides attending classes, completing tasks issued by the mansion could also earn points. If he wasn¡¯t in a hurry, attending classes for half a year would naturally accumulate the necessary points. Of course, for efficiency, betting battles were the most straightforward. However, given Chen Fei¡¯s previous performance in the martial arts arena, no practitioner at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm would accept a betting battle with him. As for those at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, it would be quite challenging since Chen Fei¡¯s displayed combat power had already been enough to pose a threat to most mid-stage practitioners. If Chen Fei wanted to challenge someone, he would have to go up against the more formidable mid-stage Sun Moon Realm experts. ¡°Successfully challenging the top thirty mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners in the branch for higher achievements would not only reward achievement points but also potentially allow the acquisition of their courtyards.¡± Normally, courtyards are allocated every six months, which coincides with the major elimination period. However, if one is willing to challenge beyond their rank, they are not bound by this time restriction and can challenge at any time. Different realms of courtyards have different effects, with mid-stage Sun Moon Realm courtyards being more effective in absorbing spiritual energy. Additionally, the achievement points earned from daily classes would be higher. So far, no one in this batch had managed to achieve such a feat. Challenging beyond one¡¯s rank is inherently difficult, and challenging the top thirty of a branch¡¯s mid-stage Sun Moon Realm is an extraordinarily tough task. Yet, despite the immense difficulty, past records in the Qiankun Mansion show that some mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners have achieved such accomplishments over multiple batches. All of them, without exception, eventually reached at least the mid-stage of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. Moreover, some even became Human Emperors later on. Therefore, if one could achieve such a rank breakthrough, it would indicate even greater potential than the current seed candidates of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei assessed his current strength and realized that his chances of success in a challenge were still low. He was clearly in a period of rapid advancement. After fully digesting the resources exchanged from the treasure vault this time, the next challenge would be much easier. Chen Fei chose not to take another Returning Origin Pill but instead went to attend his classes. Classes provided achievement points. Although the daily amount was limited, it was still necessary to earn them. Moreover, classes were taught by powerful practitioners of the Rule Integration Realm, who imparted practical cultivation tips and techniques. They also provided guidance on how to handle special situations encountered outside the human borders. Sometimes, when these Rule Integration Realm experts were in high spirits, they would occasionally discuss fragments of rules related to Rule Integration cultivation. Although this involved the Rule Integration Realm, exposure to these concepts during the Sun Moon Realm stage was still beneficial. In essence, the divine abilities of the Sun Moon Realm could be seen as more fragmented manifestations of these rules. Classes, taking Returning Origin Pills, and improving the proficiency of techniques such as the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword, Qiankun Technique, and the Divine Power Seed Indestructible Vision were all part of the cultivation routine. Chen Fei¡¯s daily schedule was meticulously organized. Every moment was dedicated to either cultivation or preparing for it. The results were evident. In just five days, Chen Fei consumed all the Returning Origin Pills, which significantly boosted his source points. With stronger source points, his ability to harness spiritual energy increased. Over these five days, Chen Fei¡¯s strength showed noticeable improvement. After finishing the Returning Origin Pills, Chen Fei took out the Jade Dew Wood and consumed it. Jade Dew Wood was far more valuable than Returning Origin Pills, though its effects were not significantly superior. This wasn¡¯t due to the Jade Dew Wood being overrated, but because all spiritual materials that enhance comprehension of divine abilities were equally expensive. Nevertheless, having exchanged nine hundred achievement points for it, the effects were still substantial. Chen Fei spent an entire day and night in cultivation, even missing that day¡¯s classes. Ultimately, his proficiency with the Divine Power Seed, Indestructible Vision, soared from thirty percent to ninety percent at the proficient level. Moreover, a small portion of the Jade Dew Wood¡¯s medicinal power remained in his body, continuing to be effective during his subsequent cultivation. Given the trends and the advantages of the Qiankun Mansion and courtyard, Chen Fei anticipated reaching full mastery of the Indestructible Vision Divine Power Seed within half a month. At that point, his power would undoubtedly see further enhancement. Ten days passed swiftly. While Chen Fei advanced the Indestructible Vision ability towards perfection, the Qiankun Mansion entered its first rest month. During this month, no Rule Integration Realm experts would be teaching at the Qiankun Mansion. Students were expected to use this time to consolidate and integrate what they had learned into their own techniques. After the rest month, there would be less than two months until the first major elimination. At that time, a large number of Sun Moon Realm practitioners would leave the Qiankun Mansion. During the rest month, the Qiankun Mansion issued many tasks, mostly along the human borders. The Qiankun Mansion did not cultivate delicate flowers in a greenhouse; in the harsh environment of the Return to Nothing Realm, every practitioner needed to learn to fight. With the worsening relations between humans, the Ice Race, and the Evil Race, news of the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s opening inevitably reached these two races. Thus, human Sun Moon Realm practitioners on the borders faced greater dangers, including potential ambushes by the Ice Race or Evil Race. The principle behind the tasks issued by the Qiankun Mansion was to eliminate alien races and ensure survival. The achievement points awarded for these tasks were far greater than usual. ¡°Chen, we¡¯ve got a patrol mission at the border of Mountain Bridge City. Do you want to join us?¡± In the courtyard, Jia Hongwen extended a warm invitation. Since Chen Fei had asked for directions that day and Jia Hongwen took him to Hua Zhicun, the two had become more familiar with each other. ¡°Sorry, I have some ideas to solidify in my training and won¡¯t be able to join this time,¡± Chen Fei said after considering it. The border patrol task offered a good reward¡ªone hundred achievement points for six days. Compared to the points earned from classes, it was several times higher. Of course, there was inherent danger, so it was a matter of personal choice. Chen Fei earned achievement points to enhance his cultivation. Since he was in a period of rapid advancement, he naturally had no need to go on patrol just for the sake of points. ¡°Brother Chen, your talent truly is extraordinary; you have gained new insights,¡± Jia Hongwen remarked, not upset by Chen Fei¡¯s refusal. Instead, he felt genuine admiration for Chen Fei¡¯s ability to gain new insights despite his current level of strength. Half an hour later, Jia Hongwen left, and Chen Fei returned to his cultivation room to continue improving his techniques and divine abilities. Three days later, in the courtyard¡¯s cultivation room, Chen Fei closed his eyes slightly as a beam of light circulated rapidly around his body, eventually completely enveloping his face. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple spread from within Chen Fei, and as he opened his eyes, a force field descended into the cultivation room. The ripple, unable to reach the walls, was forcibly controlled by this force field and then gathered in front of Chen Fei. With the Divine Power Seed Indestructible Vision reaching perfection, Chen Fei¡¯s control over power became increasingly refined, and the spread of the force field significantly increased in strength. It wasn¡¯t a domain, but it was even better than a domain. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fists, sensing the changes in his body. Compared to his previous performance in the martial arts arena, Chen Fei¡¯s strength had increased by about twenty percent. Although it seemed like a small increase, given the original base, this enhancement was quite significant. To give a more intuitive comparison, Chen Fei used to be able to handle four early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners from different branches simultaneously. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Now, with the twenty percent increase in strength, he could handle six. In the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm, this was already a dominating level of power. In a different scenario, not in the martial arts arena but in the wild, even if ten opponents came at him, they wouldn¡¯t be able to kill Chen Fei. With enough patience, Chen Fei would have the opportunity to defeat them one by one. The Divine Power Seed Indestructible Vision was incredibly powerful, or rather, it had lived up to Chen Fei¡¯s effort in refining fourteen talents to achieve this Divine Power Seed. Chapter 940 - Chapter 940: Rapid Growth Chapter 940: Rapid Growth Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s combat power was already extraordinarily impressive. What was even more critical was that, despite not advancing in realms, Chen Fei¡¯s combat power continued to grow. Once the divine seed transformed into a complete divine ability, and with Chen Fei improving his proficiency with the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword and reaching the critical point with his source energy, his combat power would skyrocket further. ¡°This level of power should be enough to rank in the thirtieth position among the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm experts, right?¡± Chen Fei recalled the scene of competing for the courtyard and thought that the thirtieth position in the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm was indeed very strong, but now, Chen Fei was even stronger! ¡°It¡¯s likely that everyone is busy with tasks right now. I¡¯ll challenge them again in a month!¡± Chen Fei thought about it and decided not to rush. Instead, he continued to close his eyes and refine his techniques and the proficiency of his divine seed. Compared to the merit points gained from such a cross-tier challenge, the rewards from ordinary tasks issued by the Qiankun Mansion were somewhat less. With the Indestructible Vision reaching the perfect stage, not only did Chen Fei¡¯s combat power increase, but his resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron also improved once more. When Chen Fei first entered the Qiankun Mansion, his resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron was at three and a half inches, between high-grade and supreme resonance. Now, with the Indestructible Vision perfected, and excluding the influence of the Qiankun Technique, Chen Fei¡¯s resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron had reached four and a half inches. This was the same level of resonance as Lu Shuzhang¡¯s, who was considered the top expert among all Sun Moon Realm practitioners in the Sky Sea Branch and beyond. With the Indestructible Vision perfected, Chen Fei had reached this level too. Regarding the cultivation of the Qiankun Technique, with the support of the panel, Chen Fei was certainly the fastest in his cultivation. In other words, Chen Fei¡¯s resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron was the strongest among all Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Soon, Chen Fei felt the difference. Previously, when his Indestructible Vision was at the proficient stage, his resonance was at four inches, which was the supreme resonance. At this level of resonance, Chen Fei could already clearly sense the enhancement. Now, with the resonance being the strongest, the enhancement was not just a slight improvement but a significant leap. After a brief period of cultivation, Chen Fei opened his eyes, surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected such a tremendous change after increasing the resonance to this level. ¡°Strong people get stronger, and the resources at the top position are significantly more!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and then he closed his eyes again. Since the top-level resonance had such a huge advantage, Chen Fei naturally wanted to maintain it. From the feedback gained at this resonance level, Chen Fei could achieve a fifty percent increase in the accumulation of source energy and the improvement of various techniques¡¯ proficiency without using any spiritual materials or pills. Cultivating within the Qiankun Mansion was already very fast, and an additional fifty percent increase was almost to the point of being abnormal. Moreover, once Chen Fei advanced the Indestructible Vision to the Great Completion stage and transformed it into a complete divine ability, the resonance would increase again. The Qiankun Technique reaching its peak would also add about half an inch to the resonance. Chen Fei¡¯s resonance was only slightly higher than that of Lu Shuzhang and others, yet it already provided such a significant enhancement. Once his resonance surpasses theirs by half a grade, Chen Fei would become a unique existence, and the Qiankun Cauldron would likely provide even greater benefits. ¡°Everyone¡¯s cultivation progresses from easy to difficult, but my cultivation within the Qiankun Mansion seems to be getting easier and easier?¡± A thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and he immediately cleared his thoughts and began his formal cultivation. Outside the human borders. ¡°How many have we killed?¡± In a canyon, several shadowy figures stood together, a chilling aura lingering around them. ¡°Not many, and they were all ordinary human Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Those prodigies are very cautious.¡± ¡°Be careful. There might be a peak-stage human Sun Moon Realm expert hiding, deliberately waiting for us to make a move.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Our clan has its own preparations. Whether we hunt them or they hunt us, it¡¯s still uncertain!¡± One of the shadows chuckled softly. ¡°There¡¯s a prodigy from the human Qiankun Mansion who has recently emerged in the early Sun Moon Realm. This person has suppressed all early Sun Moon Realm experts in the branches. Our clan has already listed him as a target for elimination, with a generous reward!¡± ¡°But according to the reports from our spies, this person hasn¡¯t appeared recently, which is a pity!¡± Another shadow licked his lips, revealing his crimson teeth. ¡°There will be opportunities. This person can¡¯t hide within human borders forever. As long as he dares to appear outside the human borders, it will be his death!¡± ¡°Hmm? A human Sun Moon Realm has appeared. Kill!¡± With a low shout, several shadows vanished from their positions and rushed towards the location of the human Sun Moon Realm expert. Recently, the intensity of localized battles along the human borders had been increasing. The human Rule Integration Realm did not interfere with these matters. As long as there were no Sixth Stage alien creatures involved, they allowed humans and other alien races to clash. Battle was not the entirety of cultivation, but it must be said that sometimes battles could become a catalyst for cultivation, gaining insights into realms through life and death, and then breaking through those realms! The value of a Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert was far greater than that of a Sun Moon Realm practitioner. Thus, if such catalysis could produce several Rule Integration Realm experts, it would be advantageous for the humans. It was harsh, but when considering the survival of the race, only such cold-heartedness could potentially lead the humans through the Return to Nothing Realm. Cultivation does not pause for a month, let alone just one short month. As the rest period approached, human Sun Moon Realm practitioners gradually returned to the Qiankun Mansion to refine the gains from over twenty days of combat. This battle yielded substantial gains for all the trainees, not only in terms of cultivation insights but also in merit points rewarded by the Qiankun Mansion. Once these were fully digested, everyone¡¯s strength would increase a level. However, there were many casualties among the Sun Moon Realm practitioners. In battle, anything could happen, and life and death could hinge on a moment. ¡°Jia Hongwen is dead?¡± Chen Fei looked at the usually occupied spot of Jia Hongwen beside him, now empty, and his brow furrowed slightly. ¡°Bad luck. He encountered a powerful member of the Evil Clan. If not for other Sun Moon Realm experts being nearby, we would all have perished.¡± Luan Liqing said softly. ¡°Fortunately, you didn¡¯t go to the borders this time, Chen Fei. The Evil Clan and Ice Clans are specifically hunting our Qiankun Mansion¡¯s prodigies.¡± Luan Liqing suddenly looked up. ¡°What¡¯s the name of that powerful Evil Clan member?¡± Chen Fei asked, looking at Luan Liqing. ¡°Fu Zhao! Many have died at his hands!¡± Luan Liqing gritted his teeth. ¡°What¡¯s his realm?¡± ¡°Peak Sun Moon Realm.¡± Chen Fei nodded, said nothing, but noted the name down. In one month, with the resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had advanced rapidly. The Indestructible Vision, which had just reached perfection, was now already twenty percent advanced in progress. In other words, if he maintained this pace, it would take another four months to evolve the Indestructible Vision into a complete divine ability. Thanks to the resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron, far exceeding the supreme level, even the Qiankun Technique¡¯s cultivation speed had increased, and it was now heading towards perfection. As he continued towards the unique level of resonance, Chen Fei found that he was indeed cultivating faster and faster. The newly acquired technique, the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword, had now surpassed the halfway mark in proficiency. This meant that in another month, it would reach the proficient stage. This was the most elite Sun Moon Realm inheritance, and the speed at which Chen Fei was mastering it had reached an astonishing level. It could only be said that the Qiankun Cauldron truly lived up to its reputation as the number one treasure of the human race. As for the source energy cultivation, Chen Fei had previously needed nine Returning Origin Pills to reach the threshold of the early Sun Moon Realm. Today, Chen Fei discovered that he only needed eight Returning Origin Pills. Without any spiritual materials to assist, Chen Fei had achieved this remarkable feat of requiring one Returning Origin Pill per month, thanks to his resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron and the support from the courtyard. However, without the Returning Origin Pills, Chen Fei would need another eight months to reach the critical value of source energy cultivation. By then, the Indestructible Vision would have already transformed, and the slow progress of source energy cultivation would be a hindrance. Therefore, exchanging for Returning Origin Pills was still necessary. Currently, the fastest way to exchange for Returning Origin Pills was to challenge the thirtieth-ranked mid-stage Sun Moon Realm expert in the Sky Sea Branch. On the third morning, Chen Fei arrived outside Hua Zhichun¡¯s courtyard. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s presence, Hua Zhichun appeared with a puzzled expression. ¡°I want to challenge Chang Jiyun. Are you going to open a betting pool?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. Chen Fei could not be the house because he was the challenger, and his merit points and connections were not sufficient to act as the house. He could not be the house, but he could place a bet. ¡°You want to challenge Chang Jiyun?¡± Hua Zhichun¡¯s gaze shifted slightly upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. Chang Jiyun was ranked thirtieth among the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm experts in the Sky Sea Branch. Hua Zhichun knew this, as he remembered only a few Sun Moon Realm experts worth noting in the Sky Sea Branch. If Chen Fei wanted to challenge Chang Jiyun, it would be a cross-tier challenge. Currently, there were a few people in the Qiankun Mansion who had attempted it, but all had failed. ¡°I need to think about it,¡± Hua Zhichun replied, not immediately agreeing. Even Hua Zhichun was unsure if setting up the betting pool would be profitable. The difficulty of cross-tier challenges was evident, and no student in this cohort had succeeded yet. But Chen Fei¡¯s reputation preceded him. A month ago, he had single-handedly overwhelmed all early Sun Moon Realm experts in the Qiankun Mansion without any resistance. Given Chen Fei¡¯s demonstrated strength, which was already comparable to that of an average mid-stage Sun Moon Realm expert, it was possible that he could succeed in challenging Chang Jiyun. If a betting pool were set up, many might bet on Chen Fei winning, and he indeed had a chance of winning. However, the possibility of losing was also significant! A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei appeared outside Chang Jiyun¡¯s courtyard and delivered his challenge letter. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°You want to challenge me?¡± Chang Jiyun looked at the challenge letter in his hand, then raised his gaze to look coldly at Chen Fei. Suddenly, he burst into loud laughter, which grew louder and louder. The first in the early Sun Moon Realm¡ªsuch great arrogance! Challenging him across tiers? Did he think that Chang Jiyun¡¯s blade had become so dull it could no longer cut through people? Chapter 941 - Chapter 941: Proud and Unyielding Chapter 941: Proud and Unyielding Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chang Jiyun¡¯s laughter drew the attention of people from the surrounding courtyards. They saw the challenge letter in Chang Jiyun¡¯s hand and Chen Fei standing in front of the courtyard, both showing a hint of surprise. Chen Fei¡¯s appearance was now well-known throughout the Sky Sea Branch. Given the current situation, it seemed that Chen Fei intended to challenge someone of a higher rank. ¡°Please, do not hold back!¡± Chen Fei said with a cupped fist gesture toward Chang Jiyun. ¡°You have great talent, but if you intend to use me as a stepping stone, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless later!¡± Chang Jiyun replied, his smile fading as he narrowed his eyes at Chen Fei. While Chen Fei¡¯s talent was unquestionable, he was only at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm, whereas Chang Jiyun was at the mid-stage and ranked 30th in this realm at the Sky Sea Branch. Challenging a higher rank was easier said than done, and no one in this session of the Qiankun Mansion had achieved it yet. Although Chen Fei appeared promising, it remained to be seen if he could succeed. Chang Jiyun sneered, then turned and walked back into the courtyard. There was no use in discussing it further now; the results would be clear in three days at the martial arts arena. By daring to challenge him and making him the target, Chang Jiyun intended to make others understand the severe consequences of such actions. Chang Jiyun closed the courtyard gate and lightly crushed the challenge letter in his right hand, turning it to dust that slipped through his fingers. Looking ahead, others thought Chang Jiyun¡¯s strength was ranked 30th in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm at the Sky Sea Branch. This was true four months ago. However, only Chang Jiyun knew how much he had improved recently within the Qiankun Mansion. In some ways, Chang Jiyun was similar to Chen Fei¡ªnot in personality, but in background. It wasn¡¯t about personality or anything like that, but rather their backgrounds. Chen Fei came from a lower realm and had no background in Sky Sea City. Though Chang Jiyun was a native of Sky Sea City, his family¡¯s strongest members were only at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm, while Chang Jiyun was the only one to break through to the Sun Moon Realm. Moreover, through his own perseverance, he had progressed to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Chang Jiyun¡¯s approach to cultivation was extremely harsh. This ruthlessness was not only directed at his enemies but also at himself. Any method that could enhance his strength, no matter how difficult, Chang Jiyun would try. As a result, his hands had become stained with much blood. Alone and with a proud spirit, Chang Jiyun had reached where he was today. The opening of the Qiankun Mansion was a tremendous opportunity for all human cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm, and Chang Jiyun was no exception. Previously, he had no decent resources and had to fight for everything himself. But in the Qiankun Mansion, diligence truly brought rewards. After four months of cultivation and a period of rest during which he received additional merit points, Chang Jiyun¡¯s strength had significantly improved. He was confident that if he were to challenge the 10th-ranked cultivator in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm in the branch, he would have a good chance of success. Now that Chen Fei had chosen him as a challenge target, Chang Jiyun was determined to make Chen Fei understand that such actions came with a cost. In less than an hour, news of Chen Fei¡¯s challenge to Chang Jiyun had spread throughout the Qiankun Mansion. Challenging higher ranks wasn¡¯t exactly news, as it had been done before. However, with Chen Fei involved, the excitement immediately surged. While other challengers were also top talents with great strength, they were not unbeatable. Chen Fei was different¡ªhaving defeated the top three in the branch¡¯s same realm and beating them decisively, the impact of that scene was still vivid in people¡¯s minds. Thus, Chen Fei¡¯s chances of success in a higher rank challenge were high. However, some people thought that Chen Fei¡¯s decision seemed a bit hasty. It wasn¡¯t that a higher rank challenge was impossible, but it could have waited a little longer. Chen Fei had recently earned a large number of merit points, with some calculating that he gained over 5,000 merit points from his last challenge. Although no one knew exactly what Chen Fei had exchanged those points for, it undoubtedly contributed to a significant boost in his strength. But given that only a little over a month had passed, it seemed a bit rushed for such a large amount of merit points to be fully converted into strength. Waiting an additional three or four months to solidify his position before challenging would have significantly increased Chen Fei¡¯s chances of success. Otherwise, if he failed this challenge, not only would it affect his reputation, but it would also have a huge impact on his morale. Ambition is a curious thing. Many cultivation techniques also involve accumulating power. Failure could risk nullifying previous efforts. Whether Chen Fei practiced such techniques was unknown, but repeated failures were never beneficial. The next morning, Hua Zhichun sent someone to inform Chen Fei that he, along with other branch leaders, had set up a betting pool for the challenge. When Chen Fei arrived at Hua Zhichun¡¯s courtyard, many people were already there. ¡°Hua, the odds for this betting pool are too low. Whether you bet on a win or loss, the returns are minimal,¡± someone complained after reviewing the odds. ¡°You can¡¯t predict it precisely, so we had to set the odds this way. If you check elsewhere, the odds are similar,¡± Hua Zhichun explained with a smile. This explanation was directed at the individual as well as everyone present in the courtyard. Seeing Chen Fei arrive, Hua Zhichun nodded in acknowledgment. Chen Fei returned the gesture with a smile and approached the betting pool. Chen Fei understood why some people were dissatisfied with the betting odds. Betting on a win had only an 80% return rate. In other words, if someone bet ten merit points and won, they would only earn eight merit points. A loss would result in an even greater setback. Betting on Chen Fei losing had a 70% return rate, which was only marginally less than betting on a win. From the odds, it was clear that Hua Zhichun and the other peak Sun Moon Realm experts leaned towards Chang Jiyun, even though Chen Fei was the one challenging. Alternatively, it might reflect that Hua Zhichun and the others had a high regard for Chen Fei¡¯s talent. Had it been anyone else challenging higher ranks, the perceived success rate wouldn¡¯t have been so high. People in the courtyard watched Chen Fei, eager to see how many merit points he would wager on himself. It was obvious that Chen Fei would bet on his own victory. If he were to bet on his loss, it would immediately raise suspicions of match-fixing, and others would likely bet against him. ¡°I don¡¯t have many merit points on me. Can I buy them on credit?¡± Chen Fei asked. Although the odds weren¡¯t high, free merit points were still desirable. ¡°Credit?¡± Hua Zhichun frowned. He would normally refuse anyone else without hesitation. When Chen Fei had previously asked about credit, Hua Zhichun had refused, even though Chen Fei was the top in the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm at Sky Sea Branch. In Hua Zhichun¡¯s eyes, he didn¡¯t warrant special privileges. But now, Chen Fei¡¯s value had changed, and Hua Zhichun was willing to befriend him. Despite Chen Fei still being in the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm and Hua Zhichun having reached the peak, the gap between their realms was significant. ¡°How much credit do you need?¡± Hua Zhichun asked after some thought. ¡°How much can you offer?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly upon hearing Hua Zhichun¡¯s lack of immediate refusal. ¡°Five hundred,¡± Hua Zhichun replied after calculating. Five hundred merit points were not insignificant, especially given their prior lack of close ties. In the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm, it takes more than half a year of classes to accumulate 500 merit points, assuming one isn¡¯t eliminated along the way. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll bet 500 merit points plus these I have on myself winning,¡± Chen Fei said, taking out his jade token and handing it to Hua Zhichun. Hua Zhichun took the jade token, expecting it to contain at least a thousand merit points, but was surprised to find only a few dozen. He looked at Chen Fei in astonishment. How had Chen Fei, with over 5,000 merit points a month ago, spent so many in such a short time? What had Chen Fei exchanged in the treasury? The fifth-stage legacy of the Emperor was surely among the exchanges, but it shouldn¡¯t have cost that many merit points. Hua Zhichun didn¡¯t inquire further, as their relationship wasn¡¯t close enough for such questions. He lent the 500 merit points to Chen Fei, recording it in the simple contract they drafted. Chen Fei reviewed the contract, which stipulated that he must repay Hua Zhichun promptly once he accumulated extra merit points. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei said, cupping his fists in gratitude. He signed the contract and then turned to leave the courtyard. ¡°Brother Hua, it¡¯s unfair that Chen Fei can get credit but we can¡¯t,¡± someone nearby joked. ¡°Show me who can earn 5,000 merit points a day, and I¡¯d be happy to lend you 500,¡± Hua Zhichun replied with a slight smile. Favoritism is a common human trait, and Hua Zhichun was no exception. As the excitement around the higher-rank challenge continued to build, Chen Fei went about his usual routine of training and attending classes. During class, someone mentioned that Chang Jiyun had visited the treasury several times and his aura had shown some fluctuations. For a cultivator in the Sun Moon Realm, noticeable fluctuations in aura suggested a recent and significant increase in cultivation level. Clearly, Chang Jiyun was preparing to face Chen Fei with his strongest form. ¡°You may be a genius, Chen Fei, but you¡¯re still in the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Stay there until you reach the mid-stage before challenging someone in that stage!¡± After finishing his classes, Chen Fei returned to his courtyard to find two individuals waiting for him. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Pan Qingwu and Nie Shengyun, the two cultivators in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm who had previously gone to the Boundless Sea to collect plane origins. Both Pan Qingwu and Nie Shengyun greeted Chen Fei with smiles. Half an hour later, Chen Fei saw them off and was left with an unclaimed jade token containing 1,500 merit points. These 1,500 merit points could be used by whoever held the token. They clarified the misunderstanding and expressed their support for Chen Fei¡¯s challenge the next day. The 1,500 merit points were their way of showing support. Chapter 942 - Chapter 942: Bean Soldiers Chapter 942: Bean Soldiers Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was an absolutely bold move¡ªChen Fei had not expected that Pan Qingwu and Nie Shengyun would be willing to commit such a large number of merit points. This amount was equivalent to what was needed for an Emperor Legacy, and the two were likely aware of this. In terms of attitude, Pan Qingwu and Nie Shengyun were impeccable, especially Pan Qingwu. As a disciple of Emperor Dao Yuefeng, few could sway him. However, with Chen Fei¡¯s talent recognized by the higher-ups of the human race, the available solutions were limited. Ultimately, Pan Qingwu and Nie Shengyun chose a slightly more costly but safer approach. Fifteen hundred merit points was a substantial sum, but the two gritted their teeth and managed to gather it. Of course, this came at a heavy cost, impacting their cultivation significantly. But given the options, this method was undoubtedly the best. Since they had already conceded, Pan Qingwu decided to follow through and release most of the imprisoned disciples of the Stellar Sect, including Zhan Xuming. With the final use of secret techniques, the information tracked by Sky Sea City suggested that they had likely been sent to other races in a very distant location. Continuing to imprison the Stellar Sect members no longer served much purpose. Pan Qingwu chose to repay Zhan Xuming¡¯s favor to Chen Fei in this manner. Chen Fei looked at the retreating figures of Pan Qingwu and Nie Shengyun, his gaze slightly fluctuating. This was the benefit of showcasing talent within the Qiankun Mansion. But Chen Fei knew this was due to the special circumstances, and he understood this well. What Chen Fei needed more was to truly elevate his own strength, as that was the lasting deterrence that belonged solely to him. Chen Fei took the jade token with fifteen hundred merit points and returned to Hua Zhichun¡¯s courtyard. Hua Zhichun looked at him in confusion, not understanding Chen Fei¡¯s purpose. ¡°I¡¯ve just gathered a batch of merit points and came to place another bet.¡± Chen Fei approached the betting table and found that the odds had changed. Betting on a loss remained the same, with ten to seven odds. However, betting on a win had seen an increase. The odds had shifted from ten to eight to one to one. Clearly, after two days of betting, the house had adjusted the odds based on the merit points bet on each side, ensuring that they would not lose money regardless of the outcome. Additionally, Hua Zhichun and his team might have received other information that made them more optimistic about Chang Jiyun, thus raising the odds for Chen Fei¡¯s win. Regardless of the reason, this was advantageous for Chen Fei, as he was betting on his own win. With the odds increasing by twenty percent, there was no hesitation. The only downside was that the previous bets could not be redeemed and had to be placed at the old odds. Hua Zhichun took the jade token Chen Fei handed over and, seeing that it contained fifteen hundred merit points, looked at Chen Fei in surprise. While others gambled for fun, Chen Fei always bet his entire fortune, and this time he had somehow obtained fifteen hundred merit points. ¡°Betting everything?¡± Hua Zhichun confirmed. ¡°Everything!¡± Chen Fei nodded. If Chen Fei won this round, he would gain a large number of merit points, giving him many options for buying spiritual materials or further exchanging for the Emperor Legacy. ¡°Alright!¡± Hua Zhichun nodded and transferred the fifteen hundred merit points from the jade token. Chen Fei smiled slightly, cupped his hands in thanks to Hua Zhichun, and then left the courtyard. In the future, such betting opportunities might become fewer, because once Chen Fei consistently wins, many people will choose to bet on him, thereby betting on Chen Fei¡¯s win. At that point, with no profit to be made for the house, the betting options will naturally disappear. Therefore, while such opportunities existed, it was best to bet as much as possible. If Hua Zhichun dared to lend Chen Fei a few thousand merit points, Chen Fei would be willing to bet them all. Upon returning to his courtyard, Chen Fei suddenly sensed a slight tremor in the vitality of the heavens and earth. Chen Fei¡¯s heart stirred as he swiftly moved to the adjacent courtyard, finding everyone standing by while the Sect Leader, Qu Qingsheng, was seated cross-legged with his eyes closed, surrounded by a flow of heavenly and earthly vitality. Mountain Sea Realm! Previously, during his escape to the Middle Continent, Qu Qingsheng advanced from the Aperture Tempering realm to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm due to the ordeal with the Monster King. Now, after so many years and a recent enlightenment at Qiankun Mansion, Qu Qingsheng had finally broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm! This realm had been unimaginable for the former Qu Qingsheng. But today, it had been achieved! Not only had Qu Qingsheng¡¯s cultivation advanced significantly, but his senior brothers, Guo Linshan and others, who had just recently advanced to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, were now also at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. The cultivation environment at Qiankun Mansion was more precious to the Primordial Sword Sect members than any heavenly materials or earthly treasures. Not only was the concentration of the vitality of the heavens and earth higher, but the spiritual inspiration here allowed them to grasp their techniques at an astonishing rate. ¡°Junior Brother!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, senior brothers Guo Linshan and Zhang Fangqiong walked over with smiles on their faces. ¡°Master, Senior Brother, Senior Sister.¡± Chen Fei gave a salute to Feng Xiupu and then greeted Guo Linshan and Zhang Fangqiong. Despite the vast difference in their realms now, they remained the closest people to Chen Fei. They had guided him in his training in the past and provided selfless help whenever he needed it. Over the years, Chen Fei had never forgotten their support! The day quickly passed, and before the hour of Chen¡¯s arrival, the area around the martial arts arena was already filled with figures at the Sun Moon Realm. As time went on, the number of spectators continued to increase. Last time, when Chen Fei challenged twelve opponents at once, most of the Sun Moon Realm practitioners had merely watched for entertainment and didn¡¯t believe Chen Fei could succeed. However, this time, the situation was somewhat different. Many people, or rather more than half of the Sun Moon Realm practitioners, were still skeptical of Chen Fei¡¯s current challenge. They didn¡¯t doubt his talent but felt he was rushing too much and could afford to wait. A small portion of people, however, hoped Chen Fei would win. They didn¡¯t believe his combat strength had reached that level but felt that their bets on Chen Fei gave him a psychological edge, making them believe he still had a chance. Just as last time, when everyone had doubts but Chen Fei succeeded thoroughly. This time, the small group was also uncertain about Chen Fei¡¯s ability to defeat Chang Jiyun, with doubts outweighing their confidence. In the Qiankun Mansion, there were indeed very few who believed Chen Fei could definitely defeat Chang Jiyun. After all, such challenges were incredibly difficult, and while Chen Fei was progressing, others were not standing still. Moreover, those familiar with Chang Jiyun¡¯s abilities knew that his strength was not just reflected by his ranking. As the hour approached, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared at the edge of the martial arts arena first. This time, there was no sudden breakthrough in his techniques, so Chen Fei didn¡¯t have to rush like last time. Soon after Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, Chang Jiyun¡¯s figure also appeared at the edge of the arena. Chang Jiyun looked at Chen Fei, snorted coldly, and his figure flashed to the center of the arena. ¡°Since we¡¯re already here, there¡¯s no need to wait until the hour. Let¡¯s begin now!¡± Chang Jiyun looked down at Chen Fei and spoke in a deep voice. ¡°Of course.¡± Chen Fei replied, stepping forward to the center of the arena. ¡°Please!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands in a gesture of respect. ¡°Please!¡± Chang Jiyun returned the gesture, and suddenly, a sharp blade light appeared above Chen Fei, descending from the sky. Despite Chang Jiyun being several miles away, the blade light seemed to extend from thin air. Chen Fei looked up, and the world seemed to slow down. He saw that the blade light was coming from a miniature figure of Chang Jiyun hovering in the air. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes darted around, and he saw no less than a hundred miniature versions of Chang Jiyun in the surrounding space, each one emitting blade lights towards him. While the power of a single blade light was ordinary, the combined force of over a hundred of them was formidable. Most practitioners at the early Sun Moon Realm would be unable to withstand such an attack. Even someone like Shen Yongding, the top of the branch academy, would be seriously injured by this move. This was the difference between the mid and early Sun Moon Realm¡ªa significant disparity. Chen Fei raised one hand, and a shadow appeared behind him, also raising a hand to the sky. ¡°Boom!¡± The hundred-plus blade lights collided with the shadow, and the vitality of the heavens and earth surged violently. The blade lights, which could heavily injure or even kill early Sun Moon Realm practitioners, now failed to affect the shadow behind Chen Fei. The shadow rapidly ascended to several miles high, then stabilized, looking down at Chang Jiyun from above. Eternal Night King! Although Chen Fei¡¯s mastery of the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword was only halfway, manifesting the Eternal Night King posed no problem at all. The power of the Eternal Night King was far greater than that of the previous Dust Giant Body. Therefore, despite the hundred-plus blade lights, they still couldn¡¯t breach the barrier of the Eternal Night King. ¡°Eternal Night Chant?¡± The spectators at the arena, all Sun Moon Realm practitioners, watched in amazement at the Eternal Night King behind Chen Fei. Just a month ago, it was still the Dust Giant Body, but in that short time, Chen Fei¡¯s manifestation had undergone a dramatic transformation. Many who had visited the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s treasury recognized the new manifestation immediately. Lu Shuzhang watched the Eternal Night King behind Chen Fei and blinked instinctively. Since his defeat to Chen Fei, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s goal had been to beat Chen Fei and reclaim his lost honor. Last month, when Chen Fei won twelve consecutive matches, Lu Shuzhang was present. The impact of that event had been quite significant for Lu Shuzhang. Despite feeling that he was making continuous progress, Chen Fei seemed to be advancing even faster. After a few days of dejection, Lu Shuzhang had regained his composure. He believed in his own talent and was confident that he would eventually catch up to Chen Fei and surpass him, as he was a descendant of an Emperor. But today, at this moment, Lu Shuzhang looked at the Eternal Night King behind Chen Fei and felt completely disheartened. It wasn¡¯t about Chen Fei mastering the Eternal Night Chant. Lu Shuzhang could accept that the Qiankun Mansion had the legacy of the Sky Resonance Court. What was truly unacceptable was that Chen Fei had only recently acquired the Eternal Night Chant, yet the manifestation he displayed was even better than his own! How could this be? Could it be that Chen Fei understands the Eternal Night Chant even better than him, the direct descendant of the Sky Resonance Court? Lu Shuzhang¡¯s mind became a whirlwind of confusion. On the martial arts arena, Chang Jiyun saw the Eternal Night Manifestation behind Chen Fei and frowned slightly. Others could recognize the Eternal Night Chant, and Chang Jiyun was no exception. He had considered exchanging for it after seeing it, but had delayed due to insufficient performance points. ¡°Bean Soldiers? What a remarkable technique!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei lowered his hand and observed the hundreds of miniature Chang Jiyuns converging ahead. These miniature figures were not clones but possessed many of the attributes of clones. Combined with the main body¡¯s power, they could unleash extremely strong force. ¡°Merge!¡± Chang Jiyun commanded in a low voice, and the hundreds of miniature soldiers behind him were summoned. In the next moment, the hundreds of blade lights were forcibly fused into one, cascading down like a hanging river from the sky, aimed at Chen Fei. In Chen Fei¡¯s view, everything around him vanished, leaving only a blinding light that grew larger and filled his entire field of vision. Chapter 943 - Chapter 943: Thousand Miles of Ice Chapter 943: Thousand Miles of Ice Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was a shock to the soul. A disorienting Perception If it had been someone else in the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm facing such an attack, even if they had realized there was a problem, it would have been difficult to break through. This was because the attack was a full suppression of the spirit, energy, and soul from the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. When someone was inferior in these aspects, it became impossible to escape, which was also one of the reasons why surpassing realms in combat was challenging. Combat was not just a simple comparison of power; there were too many factors influencing the outcome. The combination of spirit, energy, and soul could vary greatly. Once an opponent seized on a weakness, they would relentlessly pursue it. Such absolute disparities were difficult to form among individuals of the same realm. A purple light had flashed from Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and the surrounding illusions had vanished. What Chen Fei worried about the least was the shock to the soul. The Qianyuan Sword had slightly trembled, emitting a melodious sword hum. In the next moment, Chen Fei had swung his right hand, and the Qianyuan Sword rose against the current. The Eternal Night Manifestation had synchronized completely with Chen Fei. The enormous sword, several miles long, had swept forward, colliding with Chang Jiyun¡¯s blade light. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosive sound had soared to the sky. Chang Jiyun¡¯s Ice Soul Blade had slightly faltered, and the overwhelming blade light could no longer advance. Chang Jiyun¡¯s brows had furrowed tightly. The power Chen Fei had displayed was much stronger than he had imagined. Although the previous two sword moves had only been probing, even someone in the early Sun Moon Realm, let alone the mid-stage, would have been injured if not handled properly. Yet, Chen Fei¡¯s current demeanor had been as calm as ever, indicating that he had not yet taken the fight seriously. ¡°Truly a prodigious talent!¡± Chang Jiyun had snorted coldly, flipping the Ice Soul Blade and thrusting its blade directly into the void ahead. Half of the Ice Soul Blade¡¯s edge had disappeared, as if melding into the void. A person in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm did not have the capability to tear the space of the Return to Nothing Realm. Even if they could see some spatial seams, inserting a weapon into them would have been difficult. Yet Chang Jiyun had accomplished this with extreme precision and finesse in controlling his power. ¡°Hum!¡± As the Ice Soul Blade had entered the void, a massive ripple had spread from it, causing the temperature in the entire training ground to plummet sharply. The space seemed to have been freezing. ¡°Thousand Miles of Ice, Chang Jiyun¡¯s trump card move.¡± Those familiar with Chang Jiyun below the training ground had murmured upon seeing his technique. It was rumored that this move had been a fragment that Chang Jiyun stumbled upon, which he had later perfected into the current technique. The most mysterious aspect of this move was not the domain power of freezing a thousand miles, as many possessed such wide-area attacks. However, a large area had a relatively difficult-to-avoid flaw: it was powerful but not condensed. Although the attack seemed to come from all directions, the actual intensity of the attack that needed to be faced was relatively limited. In a fight between evenly matched opponents, the domain could be easily torn apart, leading to a counterattack. Unless such a domain did not consume the body¡¯s power or consumed very little, it would have had a significant advantage. Chang Jiyun¡¯s Thousand Miles of Ice required substantial energy consumption. Even if it was torn, the ice-like power, which was supported by space, resulted in minimal backlash. Chang Jiyun¡¯s blade stab had struck a rule fragment in the space, allowing it to naturally evolve into its current form. Thus, Chang Jiyun¡¯s true energy expenditure had only been for the initial stab; maintaining the freezing power required very little Yuan force. Chen Fei had sensed the changes in the surrounding space, his expression slightly shifting. He had directly pried into the rule¡¯s power. Although it had been only a slight pry, it was a significant advancement compared to other mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Typically, only those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm began to meddle with and manipulate rule fragments as they prepared to break through to the Rule Integration Realm. It was precisely for this reason that the power at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm saw a substantial increase. In the lower realms, one could only break through space, traverse the void, and enter the Return to Nothing Realm. The temperature around the Eternal Night Manifestation had dropped increasingly, with the ground having long since frozen and crystallized. Ice crystals had started to extend upward along the ground, aiming to completely confine the space. Chang Jiyun had removed his right hand from the Ice Soul Blade and formed seals with both hands. The hundreds of warriors behind him had scattered across a hundred-mile radius, and a massive formation had begun to rise. With the warriors as the core of the formation and the surrounding freezing power assisting in concealment, Chang Jiyun could appear anywhere at will and fully utilize the formation¡¯s power. Human strength was limited, which was why cultivation methods existed to continuously enhance oneself. The formation was a more extreme way to harness the power of heaven and earth. Everyone below the training ground had their eyes firmly fixed on the stage. Chang Jiyun had begun to exert his full strength, and now it was up to Chen Fei to respond. If Chen Fei struggled to cope, the outcome of the match would be determined. If Chen Fei handled it with ease but could not find Chang Jiyun¡¯s real location, the result would still become increasingly unfavorable for Chen Fei. In terms of attrition, the early Sun Moon Realm could not outlast the mid-stage, let alone Chang Jiyun¡¯s combat style. To some extent, Chang Jiyun¡¯s combat method was better suited for positional warfare; the more he could confine an area, the greater his advantage. In the wild, if others encountered Chang Jiyun¡¯s technique and could not match it, they could quickly retreat. Chang Jiyun would have had difficulty pursuing. However, in a training ground like this, although it was large with a radius of several hundred miles, opponents could not completely retreat and would inevitably face Chang Jiyun¡¯s formation and freezing domain. Vast sword lights began to appear within the freezing domain. Enhanced by the formation, the power of the sword lights increased severalfold. Chen Fei looked at the sword lights appearing before him and casually waved the Qianyuan Sword. The Eternal Night Sword shattered the sword lights directly. The sword lights had considerable power but did not pose a threat to the Eternal Night Manifestation. However, the shattered sword lights did not disappear. The fragments of the sword lights, guided by the formation, reassembled into other intact sword lights, continuing to increase their power. Thus, while the sword lights appeared shattered, the actual consumption was minimal. Over time, the number of sword lights within the formation would grow and their power would intensify. Ultimately, a grand momentum would form, completely defeating anyone within the formation. After sensing Chen Fei¡¯s strength, Chang Jiyun had abandoned the idea of quickly defeating Chen Fei and instead used his most familiar combat method to shift the rhythm to his advantage. When strengths were comparable, it often came down to who could shift the battle¡¯s rhythm to their strongest position. As long as he remained comfortable and his opponent struggled, the balance of the fight would begin to tip. But this only worked when the strengths were comparable. Chen Fei was far stronger than Chang Jiyun! ¡°Boom!¡± Dark clouds had gathered in the sky at some point, with countless purple lightning bolts weaving through them. In the next moment, thousands of lightning bolts had struck down, hitting the Eternal Night Manifestation and causing its aura to expand instantly. Outside the training ground, many people looked on in amazement. They had all specifically studied the Eternal Night Chant, so they immediately recognized the origin of the Eternal Night Manifestation. However, the addition of thousands of lightning bolts to the Eternal Night Manifestation was something not present in the original Eternal Night Chant. Some turned to Lu Shuzhang, who, as a direct descendant of the Sky Resonance Court, was likely the most knowledgeable about the Eternal Night Chant. However, at this moment, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s brow had furrowed as he observed the changes in Chen Fei on the training ground. Chen Fei seemed to have modified the Eternal Night Chant! Although it was unbelievable, it seemed to be the case. Even more astonishing was that Chen Fei¡¯s modifications appeared to be quite successful. At least the Eternal Night Manifestation, now did not require the cover of night, and its aura continued to rise. Chang Jiyun looked up at the sky, where several sword lights had soared, disrupting the clouds. The dark clouds had shattered, but the lightning within continued. On closer inspection, many lightning bolts were emanating from the seams in the void. The Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword, as one of the most elite techniques in the Sun Moon Realm, had its flaws become apparent if the dark clouds were disrupted and its enhancements interrupted. Its defects were even more evident compared to the night domain¡¯s cover. Chang Jiyun had stopped his movements, looking at Chen Fei with a stern expression. In the freezing domain, the elemental energy of heaven and earth had gathered, and the number of sword lights had become increasingly dense. The Eternal Night Chant was powerful, and Chen Fei had cultivated to this level in a short time, showing remarkable talent. Moreover, it seemed he had modified it with excellent results. But to think that such things could control Chang Jiyun was wishful thinking! ¡°Hum!¡± The sword lights suddenly contracted, forming into sharp sword threads. The sword threads were extraordinarily sharp. Even a single glance seemed to cut through the soul. At this moment, there were thousands of such sword threads in the freezing domain. In the next moment, these sword threads surged towards Chen Fei, while on the periphery, the elemental energy of heaven and earth continued to churn, generating new sword threads in succession. Everyone in the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm watching the dense array of sword threads was terrified. If they were surrounded by such a sword formation, there would be nothing left of them but bones. The mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners were equally solemn. Among so many mid-stage practitioners present, few could withstand such an attack. On the training ground, Chen Fei had tilted the Qianyuan Sword towards the ground, surveying the surroundings with a faint smile on his face. At this moment, the power of the sword formation had reached its peak, and Chen Fei decided to take action. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei did not intend to defeat Chang Jiyun at his strongest. On the training ground, such a feat was unnecessary, and Chen Fei had no plans to recruit Chang Jiyun as his subordinate. The reason for taking action now was that it was the best time to do so. Chang Jiyun¡¯s divine ability to create soldiers from beans allowed him to switch bodies among the more than a hundred warriors at will. Whenever Chang Jiyun sensed danger, he would directly change his position. However, now that Chang Jiyun had fully committed, the fluctuations of vital force and the elemental energy of heaven and earth had become too apparent. Chapter 944 - Chapter 944: Destruction Chapter 944: Destruction Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Even Chang Jiyun could sense Chen Fei¡¯s formidable strength. When he forcefully increased the power of the Ice Soul Blade Array, controlling the power became quite difficult. This was true for everyone. Even when Chen Fei broke through his limits, he couldn¡¯t perfectly control his power. After all, the realm of cultivation was a factor. As one side was strengthened, the other would inevitably weaken. To avoid this, the best way was to raise one¡¯s cultivation level. The difference between Chen Fei and Chang Jiyun was that if Chen Fei truly broke through his limits, his pursuit was for ultimate destructive power. Even if his technique was somewhat diminished, it still fell within the range he could bear. When Chen Fei moved, the Eternal Night Manifestation moved with him. The icy power enveloped the Eternal Night Manifestation but had no effect on Chen Fei. Chang Jiyun¡¯s pupils narrowed. From watching Chen Fei¡¯s duel, he had noticed that others¡¯ attempts to restrain Chen Fei were completely ineffective, as if Chen Fei was immune to control. But in reality, no power is completely immune to control. As the intensity increases, the results will change. The Frozen Domain was a force formed by stimulating fragments of subtle rules. Chang Jiyun had encountered many mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators, none of whom could be immune to this power. Even late-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators would be affected. However, Chen Fei¡¯s Eternal Night Manifestation truly ignored this icy power. ¡°Boom!¡± The Eternal Night Sword collided with the blade threads in front. The shockwave surged, causing the surrounding ice layer to explode instantly, but it quickly refroze with the released cold air. The Eternal Night Manifestation¡¯s figure paused slightly, thunder rumbled, and Chen Fei exerted force with his arm. ¡°Bang!¡± The ear-splitting sound of steel being forcibly torn echoed as the blade threads snapped one by one under the pressure of the Eternal Night Sword. The dense blade threads were pierced straight through, and with a step, the Eternal Night Manifestation came directly before Chang Jiyun. Chang Jiyun¡¯s face turned pale. With the blade array being pulled like this, a backlash was inevitable. He looked up at the towering Eternal Night Manifestation, with its massive black sword descending from the sky. Chang Jiyun formed a seal with one hand in front of his chest, and his figure slightly wavered, but he did not switch places with other warriors. Chang Jiyun¡¯s pale face changed drastically as he instinctively looked around and found a massive Eternal Night Force Field spreading out. The strength of the Eternal Night Force Field was not as great as the Ice Soul Blade Array, as it was mainly a capability of the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword. But now, this force field was perfectly disrupting the operation of the Ice Soul Blade Array. This also allowed Chen Fei to discern a pattern in the operation of Chang Jiyun¡¯s extreme-explosive power. If time allowed, Chang Jiyun could still switch places with other warriors, but now, the Eternal Night Sword would not give him enough time. ¡°Break!¡± Chang Jiyun shouted violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood that splattered onto the Ice Soul Blade, causing it to emit a dazzling blood-colored light. Chang Jiyun grasped the Ice Soul Blade and pulled it out of the spatial crack. With the Ice Soul Blade¡¯s extraction, the power of the Ice Soul Blade Array exploded instantly and surged onto Chang Jiyun. The skin on Chang Jiyun¡¯s body ruptured instantly. The immense force was overwhelming, but he gritted his teeth and endured. He looked up at Chen Fei within the Eternal Night Manifestation, revealing a sinister smile. Gripping the Ice Soul Blade with both hands, he delivered a powerful slash. The principle of ¡°no breaking, no establishing¡± dictated that, at the cost of shattering the array, he would achieve peak offensive power. This was Chang Jiyun¡¯s most advanced blade technique. ¡°Boom!¡± The clash of sword and blade occurred in mid-air. The icy power of the blade aimed to freeze the Eternal Night Sword, but it failed to do so. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flashed with what seemed like lightning, as the soul within his body began to fracture. The Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword integrated three Emperor Legacies. While the Eternal Night Chant was relatively balanced and peaceful, the other two inheritances focused entirely on ultimate attack power. Soul Dissolution! Divine Dissolution! Body Dissolution! These were the three stages of breaking limits with the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword. Unlike other forbidden techniques, this one began by targeting the soul directly. Soul Dissolution was akin to burning the soul but even more extreme. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s soul had directly vanished by fifty percent, replaced by twisted and violent power. If Soul Dissolution wasn¡¯t sufficient, then Divine Dissolution would follow. Here, ¡°Divine¡± referred to divine abilities, not mental focus. Divine Dissolution involved tearing apart divine abilities to reveal fragments of rules, ultimately using these broken rules to exchange for destructive power. As for Body Dissolution, it meant the complete disappearance of the physical body to gain power beyond one¡¯s own. These three stages of power unlocking were part of the forbidden techniques within the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword, to be used only when there was no other option. In a normal state, it was the Heavenly Thunder that provided peak power. However, for other Sun Moon Realm cultivators, the dangerous Soul Dissolution was nothing compared to Chen Fei, who had an indestructible divine soul. Even if fifty percent of the soul vanished, recovering it with rare materials would be incredibly difficult. But for Chen Fei, the conversion between essence, qi, and spirit allowed him to transfer essence and qi to the soul, mitigating this drawback. Thus, this technique was nearly routine for Chen Fei, albeit it consumed more essence and spirit. In a prolonged battle, Chen Fei might not sustain it for long. But against Chang Jiyun, one move was more than sufficient. In fact, Chen Fei could have defeated Chang Jiyun without Soul Dissolution; it would have just taken a few more moves. By using Soul Dissolution now, Chen Fei was mainly testing the technique¡¯s effectiveness in combat. The towering Eternal Night Manifestation suddenly ignited with dark flames. ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡± The Ice Soul Blade, engaged with the Eternal Night Sword, suddenly halted, and the contact area burst apart. Chang Jiyun¡¯s ferocious expression froze. Feeling the destructive aura radiating from the Eternal Night Manifestation, a shadow of death enveloped his heart. Before Chang Jiyun could grasp what was happening, the blade light from the Ice Soul Blade shattered, and the Eternal Night Sword, unstoppable, cleared all obstacles and approached Chang Jiyun. Without time to react, Chang Jiyun could only raise the Ice Soul Blade to defend. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive spherical shockwave engulfed Chang Jiyun, and his body quivered. Blood mist erupted from his shattered flesh. ¡°Bang!¡± The spherical shockwave exploded, and Chang Jiyun, defenseless, was slammed into the arena floor, carving a long scar and then lying motionless. He was near death! The moment he took the blow from the Eternal Night Sword, Chang Jiyun was heavily injured and fell into a death-like unconsciousness. The power of the Eternal Night Sword was beyond Chang Jiyun¡¯s capability to endure. Chen Fei¡¯s direct dissolution of fifty percent of his soul to obtain twisted and destructive power was somewhat unscrupulous. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t pulled back at the last moment, Chang Jiyun¡¯s body would have exploded in mid-air, never even reaching the ground. Chen Fei looked down, watching as the massive Eternal Night Manifestation slowly dissipated. The dark clouds in the sky had also dispersed at some unknown point. Outside the arena, a quiet settled as everyone processed the sword strike Chen Fei had just demonstrated. Many could sense that Chen Fei had likely used a forbidden technique in the final moments, given the irregular fluctuations in his soul. But regardless of the forbidden technique Chen Fei employed, the ultimate victor was Chen Fei. With his early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivation, he had defeated Chang Jiyun, achieving victory against a higher level opponent. Chen Fei became the first to successfully advance beyond his level in this round of the Qiankun Mansion. Reflecting on previous successful advances, the lowest starting point had been mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. In an instant, the way people looked at Chen Fei changed. A Rule Integration Realm seed? No, a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm seed, and perhaps even higher! News of Chen Fei¡¯s victory over Chang Jiyun spread rapidly throughout the Qiankun Mansion. After all, not everyone had been there to witness the event. Not only in the Qiankun Mansion but also in various human cities outside, Chen Fei¡¯s name began to spread. Although Chen Fei had previously won twelve consecutive battles, gaining fame, it was nothing compared to this level of success. Outside, the excitement was palpable, while Chen Fei received his reward of five thousand merit points from the Qiankun Mansion. In addition to the merit points, the courtyard that had belonged to Chang Jiyun now belonged to Chen Fei. A courtyard for the thirty-third place in the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm was significantly better than the top courtyard for the early-stage Sun Moon Realm, and much more so. This was to encourage everyone to advance their cultivation level more rapidly, rather than remaining stagnant. Chen Fei, accompanied by the Primordial Sword Sect members, moved to the new courtyard. The people from the twenty-nine early-stage Sun Moon Realm courtyards came to see Chen Fei off, even though it was not far. The gesture was significant, regardless of the distance. Chi Shuqing and Tong Linyun followed closely behind Chen Fei, their faces betraying their excitement. Chi Shuqing was now at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, while Tong Linyun was at the peak of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm, poised to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Senior Brother Guo Linshan looked around with a hearty smile, his gaze meeting those of the Sun Moon Realm cultivators, who nodded in acknowledgment. As a future mid-stage Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, Chen Fei¡¯s value had undergone a massive shift, and those around him had changed dramatically as well. Baka, feeling intimidated by the aura of the Sun Moon Realm cultivators around, dared not look and stayed close to Chen Fei. Lu Shuzhang watched Chen Fei and his entourage head towards the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm courtyard, his eyes flickering with excitement. Having been stunned by the competition earlier, Lu Shuzhang was left with a singular clear thought. He needed to work hard, catch up with Chen Fei. As a descendant of the Emperor, he couldn¡¯t be beaten by anyone! The inhabitants of the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm courtyard looked at Chen Fei and his group with nods, their expressions somewhat unusual. Even though they weren¡¯t the ones defeated, there was a sense of empathy. Moreover, they genuinely envied Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talent. As Chen Fei and his group entered the courtyard, they immediately felt the difference in the elemental energy of heaven and earth. Cultivating here was noticeably faster than in the previous courtyard, given that it was originally intended for mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators. For Feng Xiupu and the others, the difference wasn¡¯t as pronounced, as the previous courtyard had already been exceptionally effective. Half an hour later, Chen Fei found Hua Zhizun. Earning over 1,900 merit points, though less than before, still brought Chen Fei¡¯s total to nearly 8,500 merit points after adding the additional 500 from Hua Zhizun. Over the past month, Chen Fei¡¯s accumulation of merit points had reached an extraordinary level. Hua Zhizun looked at Chen Fei, unsure of what to think. If this were the human frontier rather than the Qiankun Mansion, Hua Zhizun would have already taken action. Such wealth would prompt any mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator to act. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Any hesitation would be seen as disrespect for such a colossal amount of merit points! Chen Fei gave a slight bow to Hua Zhizun before turning and leaving. Hua Zhizun watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure with a sigh. It wouldn¡¯t be long before Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level would be on par with his own. That feeling was somewhat disconcerting. In front of the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Treasure Depository, Chen Fei stopped and looked up at the grand doors before him. Chapter 945 - Chapter 945: Law of Strength Chapter 945: Law of Strength Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°You¡¯re here!¡± As Chen Fei just stepped across the threshold of the treasure hall, Jiang Chengji¡¯s voice rang out from a distance. ¡°Senior,¡± Chen Fei said, cupping his hands in greeting. ¡°You¡¯re quite impressive!¡± Jiang Chengji said with a gentle smile as he looked at Chen Fei. Whatever happened in the Qiankun Mansion, if Jiang Chengji was willing, it was almost impossible for him not to know about it. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s battle against the odds had caused quite a stir throughout the Qiankun Mansion. If Jiang Chengji had previously made an appearance because he saw potential in Chen Fei and considered him a talent worth cultivating, now it was clear that Chen Fei was destined to become one of the top combatants of the human race. Jiang Chengji¡¯s attitude towards such a prodigy had changed slightly. ¡°Senior, you flatter me,¡± Chen Fei said humbly. ¡°What would you like to exchange for this time?¡± Jiang Chengji asked with a faint smile. For such a prodigy, the best support one could offer was straightforward. There was no need for favoritism; under the current rules of Qiankun Mansion, the higher the talent, the more resources one naturally received. As long as one attended classes, they earned merit points, which was the greatest fairness Qiankun Mansion could provide. Everything beyond that was a fair competitive opportunity for all. The stronger you are, the more you get! ¡°I would like to exchange for more inheritances,¡± Chen Fei said after thinking for a moment. The Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword was already extremely powerful, slightly surpassing the original three inheritances. But Chen Fei wanted even stronger techniques! With his panel and the ability to learn any technique, as long as it existed, he desired the strongest one available. Currently, Chen Fei had nearly 8,500 merit points. Even if he were to exchange for the remaining five Emperor Legacies from before, he would have more than enough. The inheritance of human Emperor¡¯s techniques was something that could only be exchanged for in Qiankun Mansion. Outside of Qiankun Mansion, obtaining even one Emperor¡¯s inheritance was a rare blessing, let alone multiple ones. ¡°Still seeking more inheritances?¡± Jiang Chengji¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. Chen Fei¡¯s previous exchange for three Emperor Legacies was already quite substantial, but it was still within acceptable limits. After all, to forge his own path, one must understand how the old paths were walked to discern what is needed. However, even for creating a new path, three Emperor Legacies were already more than enough. Anything beyond that would truly be a waste. Jiang Chengji knew Chen Fei had a lot of merit points, but even so, wasting them would not be ideal. Powerful individuals could obtain more resources in Qiankun Mansion, but many opportunities to earn merit points were actually only available once. For instance, if you succeeded in a higher-level challenge in the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm, you were rewarded with merit points. If you succeeded in the mid-stages of the Sun Moon Realm, Qiankun Mansion would no longer provide additional merit points for the same challenge. ¡°I learn techniques quite quickly, and I feel that the current inheritances still lack something,¡± Chen Fei said. A shadow appeared behind Chen Fei¡ªit was the Eternal Night Manifestation. ¡°Buzz!¡± Lightning bolts burst from the spatial rifts around the Eternal Night Manifestation, enveloping its body. Chen Fei merely demonstrated the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword briefly, but Jiang Chengji, at the late stage of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, was only one step away from fully mastering the rules and stepping into the Emperor¡¯s realm. Although Chen Fei¡¯s demonstration was brief, Jiang Chengji was still able to discern the exceptional nature of this technique. By refining the previous three inheritances, Chen Fei had truly created something unique. Exceptional talent! Jiang Chengji seemed to see a reflection of Dao Yuefeng in Chen Fei. Dao Yuefeng, back in the day, was merely an average talent before reaching the Sun Moon Realm. However, once he broke through to the Sun Moon Realm, his speed of understanding divine powers was tenfold, even dozens of times faster than others. Upon reaching the Rule Integration Realm, his growth became unstoppable. Instead of slowing down, his advancement accelerated rapidly compared to his time in the Sun Moon Realm. Eventually, after reaching the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, he paused for a few decades and then stepped into the Emperor¡¯s realm. Jiang Chengji was the greatest achievement of the previous Qiankun Mansion era. At that time, Dao Yuefeng had also combined and deconstructed various Emperor¡¯s techniques, dismantling no fewer than ten Emperor¡¯s techniques to create his own inheritance. Only what one creates oneself is truly the most suitable. This principle is evident in many powerful individuals. Jiang Chengji waved his hand, and their figures appeared in front of the previous bookshelf. ¡°Before you choose your inheritance, there are a few things I need to discuss with you.¡± Jiang Chengji did not immediately take out the jade slips but looked at Chen Fei with a serious expression. ¡°Please speak, Senior!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression also grew solemn. ¡°What do you think the Rule Integration Realm is?¡± Jiang Chengji asked in a deep voice. This was actually knowledge that those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm in the Qiankun Mansion needed to learn. For others at the Sun Moon Realm, early exposure to this knowledge was not harmful but not particularly necessary either. But Chen Fei was different. With such talent, Jiang Chengji naturally did not believe that the barrier between the Sun Moon Realm and the Rule Integration Realm could stop him. And now that Chen Fei wanted to exchange for more Emperor Legacies, it was essential to discuss some martial arts mysteries in advance so that Chen Fei would be well-prepared. ¡°Contacting the rules, refining the rules, and mastering the rules!¡± Chen Fei said after some thought. In the various stages of the Sun Moon Realm, one is already in contact with the rules because divine powers are essentially manifestations of fragmented rules. When reaching the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, with essence, energy, and spirit reaching the critical point, one can clearly perceive the existence of the rules. At this point, there is no need to use divine powers as a medium to understand the rules; instead, one can directly sense the rules. If one¡¯s ability is sufficient, and the perceived rule fragments can be refined and the source space within can accommodate them, then one officially breaks through to the Rule Integration Realm. After that, the cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm involves continuously completing the fragments of the rules. When these fragments form a complete rule, that is the peak of the Sixth Realm, and the Emperor¡¯s realm. ¡°You¡¯re correct. Have you considered what kind of rules you want to refine and master?¡± Jiang Chengji nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on Chen Fei. What kind of rules? Hearing Jiang Chengji¡¯s words, Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. He had not given serious thought to this matter. After all, Chen Fei felt that he was still some distance from the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, and there was no need to rush into this now. Moreover, Chen Fei did not have a clear concept of which rules he could control. Before coming to the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had only received a few ordinary Sun Moon Realm techniques. There had only been brief mentions of what lay beyond the Sun Moon Realm in these techniques, with no detailed explanation. Upon arriving at Qiankun Mansion, the Rule Integration Realm teachers would occasionally discuss matters related to the Rule Integration Realm during their lessons, which gradually gave Chen Fei some understanding and insight. Chen Fei thought about all the techniques he had learned since he began his martial path. The technique that had been most beneficial to him was undoubtedly the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, which played a significant role. ¡°Senior, are there any rules related to strength?¡± Chen Fei asked, looking up. ¡°There are, but such a rule is too broad. It requires refining multiple secondary rules before it can ultimately become the rule of strength,¡± Jiang Chengji said with a smile, shaking his head. ¡°However, if you¡¯re only asking about the rule of physical strength, that is indeed available. The Desolate Soul Emperor, for instance, ultimately mastered the rule of physical strength.¡± Multiple secondary rules? Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted. It turned out that even after refining rule fragments, complete rules still had distinctions. ¡°Can only one rule be mastered in the Rule Integration Realm?¡± Chen Fei asked with curiosity. Normally, no one had discussed this with Chen Fei, and Jiang Chengji¡¯s sudden mention piqued his interest. ¡°No, you can master multiple rules or refine your secondary rules into higher rules,¡± Jiang Chengji said softly. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. This meant that even among Emperors, there could be significant differences in strength. After all, mastering one rule versus two rules was a different concept. Similarly, secondary rules versus primary rules were entirely different concepts. ¡°What about the Open Heaven realm?¡± Chen Fei asked tentatively. ¡°That I don¡¯t know. I haven¡¯t even reached the Emperor¡¯s realm,¡± Jiang Chengji said with a laugh at Chen Fei¡¯s question. This kid had high aspirations, even asking about the Open Heaven realm. But high aspirations are good. Without them, one wouldn¡¯t be able to break through to higher realms. ¡°Senior, why did you mention the Rule Integration Realm to me?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. ¡°Your talent is exceptional. While others can temporarily ignore the matter of rule fragments, you should consider it, especially since you¡¯re about to choose new inheritances,¡± Jiang Chengji said seriously. Chen Fei nodded slightly, thinking for a moment before looking up at Jiang Chengji and saying, ¡°I am inclined towards the rule of physical strength.¡± The complete rule of strength was too vast, and Chen Fei did not intend to aim too high. He preferred to take things step by step. If he were to fully grasp the complete rule of strength, he could consider it when he reached the Emperor¡¯s realm or the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Last time, I recommended eight inheritances to you, of which you exchanged for three. The Desolate Soul Emperor achieved the rule of physical strength, but since you have already exchanged for the Desolate Soul Sutra, you might consider focusing on these three if you wish to continue with your exchanges.¡± Jiang Chengji said as three new jade slips appeared in his hand. Chen Fei took the jade slips and probed them with his spiritual sense, finding that they aligned with his vague thoughts before coming here. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Given the conditions, Chen Fei was genuinely considering exchanging for all five remaining inheritances, but doing so would leave him with fewer than a thousand merit points. If he only exchanged for the three, he would still have nearly four thousand merit points, which could rapidly enhance his cultivation level. Techniques were very important, but refining six Emperor Legacies would provide an unparalleled foundation. Chen Fei did not completely abandon the other Emperor Legacies but rather planned to wait for the right time to exchange for them. ¡°Senior, I want to exchange for all three of these inheritance techniques,¡± Chen Fei said to Jiang Chengji with determination. Jiang Chengji¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as the three inheritance stones appeared in his hand. Chapter 946 - Chapter 946: Number One of the Human Race Chapter 946: Number One of the Human Race Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Jiang Chengji¡¯s initial thought had been to have Chen Fei select only one or two of the inheritance stones, but considering Chen Fei¡¯s talent, Jiang Chengji ultimately refrained from further persuasion. One had to walk their own path, and Jiang Chengji could not make choices for Chen Fei. When teaching Dao Yuefeng, Jiang Chengji had shared everything he knew and left the rest to Dao Yuefeng¡¯s own decisions. Now, with Chen Fei, there was not even a master-disciple relationship; offering some advice was already more than enough. ¡°Thank you, Senior,¡± Chen Fei said as he took the three inheritance stones and stored them in his Celestial Treasure. ¡°Is there anything else you need?¡± Jiang Chengji asked. ¡°Just like last time, materials or elixirs to enhance cultivation and comprehension of supernatural powers,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile. Jiang Chengji sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura and noted that he was still far from reaching the threshold of the early Sun Moon Realm, and his supernatural powers had not yet reached the stage of transformation. Even so, he had managed to fight above his level and win. With such talent, if he cultivated diligently, he might become the next Emperor of the Human Race. However, the path of martial arts was fraught with difficulties. Outstanding performance now did not guarantee future success. There had been many prodigies in the Sun Moon Realm who struggled significantly once they reached the Rule Integration Realm. It was not that these individuals¡¯ talents diminished, but the Rule Integration Realm was vastly different from the Sun Moon Realm. Sometimes, certain fragments of rules were impossible to fully grasp, leading to stagnation. ¡°Returning Origin Pill could still be taken in the early Sun Moon Realm. The first effect of Jade Dew Wood was the best, but the second time, its effect would be halved, and the third time even less. After that, additional use would be ineffective,¡± Jiang Chengji reminded. At the fifth level, there were very few materials that could enhance cultivation and comprehension for the Sun Moon Realm. Many things were effective only for two or three uses and then lost their efficacy. Some materials could only be used once in a lifetime, with no second chance. Fortunately, they were in the Qiankun Mansion, where various heavenly materials and treasures could be exchanged with performance points. If they were outside, Returning Origin Pill would have been relatively easy to find at auctions. However, Jade Dew Wood, which enhanced supernatural comprehension and was effective even for the mid-Sun Moon Realm, would have been highly sought after when it appeared. Finding such materials at an auction could have taken decades. Chen Fei stored eight Returning Origin Pill and a piece of Jade Dew Wood in his Celestial Treasure. Chen Fei¡¯s performance points had decreased by 5,800 points, which was 100 points more than his last expenditure. Fortunately, Chen Fei still had 2,700 points left. If he did not purchase the Emperor¡¯s inheritance, he could still exchange for many heavenly materials and treasures. Chen Fei did not plan to spend all his points that day. He intended to save them for when he reached the mid-Sun Moon Realm and exchange them based on his needs. Currently, other Sun Moon Realm cultivators had few performance points, so the resources in the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Treasure Depository were still abundant. There was no need to worry about having points but no resources. ¡°Several cultivation rooms by the training ground had good effects. You could use them a few times if needed,¡± Jiang Chengji said with a smile before Chen Fei left. ¡°Thank you for the guidance, Senior. I will take my leave now!¡± Chen Fei bowed to Jiang Chengji and exited the Qiankun Treasure Depository. Jiang Chengji watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure with a constant smile. By the next time they met, Chen Fei would likely have reached the mid-Sun Moon Realm. If Chen Fei could maintain his current momentum, reaching the peak of the Sun Moon Realm might not have taken long. At that point, he could select the right rule fragments and advance to the Rule Integration Realm in one go. The Human Race needed more Rule Integration Realm experts, and even more Emperors. Mastering a complete rule was extremely difficult; it was not just about talent but also about timing and favorable conditions. Chen Fei returned to the courtyard and saw Baka deeply embedded in the garden, with a contented smile on its face. While in the Boundless Sea dimension, Baka had needed the dense spiritual energy of the secret realm to grow better. Now, in the Return to Nothing Realm, Baka seemed to have undergone some changes, especially after arriving at the Qiankun Mansion, where these changes became even more apparent. It seemed that something deep within Baka was beginning to awaken and revive. ¡°Chen Fei, you¡¯re back.¡± As if sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, Baka opened its eyes and smiled broadly. Chen Fei chatted casually with Baka for a moment before heading to his own room. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s aura, Chi Shuqing and Tong Linyun emerged from the room and welcomed him inside. What had started as a simple shoulder massage and back rub to relieve fatigue turned into a situation where the room¡¯s formation was activated, isolating what happened inside. Over an hour later, Chen Fei left the room and went to the cultivation chamber, leaving Chi Shuqing and Tong Linyun exhausted, lying on the bed with flushed faces. In the cultivation chamber, Chen Fei felt refreshed as he took out the three inheritance stones. The Golden Bell Vajra Technique, Blood Shield Slaughter Technique, and Heavenly Pillar Collapse Technique! The Golden Bell Vajra Technique was created by an Emperor named Lin Yang. The ¡°Golden Bell¡± in the technique referred to a heavenly treasure. Years ago, during Lin Yang¡¯s travels in the Return to Nothing Realm, he had inadvertently witnessed a golden bell sweeping across the sky. At that time, Lin Yang, who was already in the late Rule Integration Realm, had been directly stunned by the sight. The bell-shaped treasure had not shown much power, but the accompanying fluctuations when it crossed the heavens left a lasting impression on Emperor Lin Yang. Such power, even a mere hint of it, could have been enough to cause Lin Yang¡¯s death. Lin Yang later used this experience as a catalyst, secluding himself for decades, eventually breaking through to the pinnacle of the sixth level and achieving the status of Human Emperor. The Golden Bell Vajra Technique was created by Emperor Lin Yang by organizing his knowledge and combining it with that memorable scene. The Blood Shield Slaughter Technique featured a shield, but this shield was not used for defense. Instead, it was wielded as a weapon to slay enemies. Its principle was to use brute force to overwhelm all methods. No matter how versatile or complex the opponent¡¯s techniques were, one shield was enough to break them. The Heavenly Pillar Collapse Technique was somewhat similar to the Golden Bell Vajra Technique. It was created by an Emperor who had seen a mirage-like heavenly spectacle¡ªa divine mountain reaching up to the sky, seemingly supporting the entire Return to Nothing Realm. Thus, the Heavenly Pillar Collapse Technique was born. In this technique, Chen Fei saw the shadow of the Desolate Soul Sutra. Clearly, this technique was influenced by the Desolate Soul Sutra. Among the Human Emperor¡¯s inherited techniques, many shared a common goal in various aspects, especially those with similar characteristics. This was particularly evident. The six Emperor inheritances Chen Fei had selected all focused on enhancing physical strength, making such commonalities almost inevitable. The differences lay in the details of how each inheritance stimulated physical power and the degree of distortion involved. These differences were closely related to each Emperor¡¯s personality and the techniques they had learned in their time. After spending nearly five hours, Chen Fei finished studying the three new inheritances, and information about the three techniques appeared on the panel. ¡°Fuse!¡± ¡°New technique discovered: Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword!¡± ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword ¡ú Thunder Roar Stellar Technique!¡± The proficiency of the original technique had been approaching mastery, but after merging into the new technique, Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, the proficiency dropped back to the beginner level. From a proficiency standpoint, merging the three new Emperor inheritances had advanced Chen Fei¡¯s primary cultivation technique to a higher level of profundity. If the original technique had only been slightly superior to the version of the Emperor¡¯s inheritance, the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword had now moved to an entirely new tier, becoming a unique Sun Moon Realm inheritance within the Human Race. Relying on the divine ability of undying vision, Chen Fei pursued a more aggressive path in stimulating his physical body. Chen Fei had not considered whether to pass down the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword in the future; his current focus was on exploiting his advantages to the fullest. The advantage of undying vision was significant for Chen Fei. The panel¡¯s ability to increase proficiency without limitations allowed him to learn any technique, which was his greatest advantage. With these two points, he could make any technique as strong as possible¡ªso long as he could survive the training, other issues were secondary. Chen Fei tried operating the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword. As he did, his soul began to deplete, but simultaneously, the pure spiritual energy of the world flowed into his body. This nearly self-destructive method of cultivation was quite extreme, and without a solid foundation, one could not endure such depletion. However, for Chen Fei, the consumption of his soul could be entirely converted using his vitality, making it manageable for him. It was likely that no one had anticipated that the six Emperor inheritances would be combined by Chen Fei into such a technique, casting aside many concerns in pursuit of greater strength. In some respects, it resembled demonic techniques and was even more extreme than them. After all, practicing demonic techniques should not lead to one¡¯s death! Chen Fei stopped operating the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword and began to practice the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique, with insights related to the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword emerging in his mind. With the panel, he did not have to endure the pain of the cultivation process. The Qiankun Mansion¡¯s spiritual machine enhanced Chen Fei, causing the insights in his sea of consciousness to evolve continuously, forming more understanding and accelerating proficiency growth. This was why Chen Fei had been able to raise the proficiency of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword so high within just a month. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The panel consistently provided a boost, with the spiritual machine¡¯s input transforming a single into two, causing the technique¡¯s proficiency to rise rapidly. The Qiankun Mansion¡¯s strength lay in the fact that it amplified the power of its cultivators. The higher one¡¯s innate talent, the greater the enhancement received. Chen Fei smiled as he took out a Returning Origin Pill and consumed one. The elixir melted instantly, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura began to rise, with his source point visibly growing. In the blink of an eye, eight days passed, and Chen Fei¡¯s source point reached the threshold of the early Sun Moon Realm. Chapter 947 - Chapter 947: Breakthrough, Middle Stage of the Sun Moon Realm! Chapter 947: Breakthrough, Middle Stage of the Sun Moon Realm! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation There were many factors determining the strength of a person in the Sun Moon Realm, but they generally fell into three categories. Taking the same realm as an example, these factors were: the cultivation state of the inner source space, the inherent strength of the divine abilities, and the profundity of the cultivation method. Any significant disparity in any of these aspects could lead to a huge difference in power. If two or more aspects were lacking, even within the same realm, one might be overwhelmed. Besides these three aspects, another significant factor was the power of mysterious treasures. A person in the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm wielding a top-grade mysterious treasure would naturally have exceptional combat power. However, using a mysterious treasure far beyond one¡¯s realm could present a prominent issue: the inability to perfectly control the power. Often, this problem was minor and could even be ignored. But in some special situations, uncontrollable power could become a huge vulnerability. Chen Fei stood in the training room, sensing the condition of the source points within him, and a smile appeared on his face. From breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm in Immortal Cloud City to now having his source points reach the critical point took less than two years. Such a cultivation speed sounded almost unbelievable. When Chen Fei arrived in Sky Sea City, his most optimistic estimate was to reach the critical point of the source points within ten years. This judgment was based on the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique, which required several years to achieve Great Completion. Although the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique was considered a low-grade method in the Sun Moon Realm, after reaching Great Completion, the accumulation of source points would significantly increase. With the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique at Great Completion, reaching the peak of the Sun Moon Realm was not a major issue. At most, his combat power would have been relatively ordinary among the same realm, and being invincible at the same level or fighting beyond his level would have been unrealistic. However, ordinary combat power did not affect realm advancement. Each realm¡¯s barrier might have caused slight delays, but it was not like many in the Sun Moon Realm who were stuck at one level for hundreds of years without breaking through. Now, due to the opening of the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei completed this step eight years ahead of schedule. The opening of the Qiankun Mansion was due to a major crisis facing the human race, forcing the emperors to mobilize the entire race, accelerating the growth of Sun Moon Realm practitioners. If this crisis could not be overcome, the human race might have become a vassal of other races with no way to escape. However, this crisis also became a significant opportunity for many in the Sun Moon Realm, and for Chen Fei, even more so. During his time in the Boundless Sea, Chen Fei had never experienced such comfortable cultivation. The resources needed for each realm were all earned through his own efforts. Chen Fei had once wondered what it would be like if he were now part of a top-tier power. With a talent panel, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was undoubtedly the strongest among his peers. There would certainly have been other troubles, such as envy, jealousy, and even exclusion or persecution from peers. But these were nothing compared to having complete methods and resources. Because when others started plotting against him, they would suddenly have realized that Chen Fei was already far above where he once stood, having ascended to a higher level. The Qiankun Mansion was a place even more comfortable than a top-tier power. Here, under the watchful eyes of the human emperors, all that was required of Sun Moon Realm practitioners was to fully showcase their talents. Any underhanded tactics were not applicable within the Qiankun Mansion. After only four months in the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had traversed the path that other Sun Moon Realm practitioners would have taken hundreds of years to complete. And this was not the end; it was merely the beginning. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and the Jade Dew Wood appeared before him. He swallowed it down. Instantly, Chen Fei¡¯s soul became tranquil, and he noticed that the proficiency of his Indestructible Vision began to rise rapidly, moving towards the Great Completion stage. Compared to the first time he took the Jade Dew Wood, this time Chen Fei indeed felt the effects had weakened considerably. Advancing the Indestructible Vision from perfection to Great Completion required much more proficiency than the initial and advanced stages. A single Jade Dew Wood could not directly elevate the Indestructible Vision to Great Completion. However, Jade Dew Wood was the most potent material for enhancing comprehension of divine abilities available to those in the early Sun Moon Realm. While the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Treasure Depository contained other, even better materials, they could harm the soul of someone in the early Sun Moon Realm. Although the soul could be restored using other methods, the effectiveness of those materials would be significantly reduced. Materials that could enhance comprehension of divine abilities were already rare, and many had usage limits; once the limit was exceeded, they became ineffective. Using such materials in the early Sun Moon Realm was wasteful and detrimental to future growth. Because, by the time one reached the mid Sun Moon Realm, they might find no usable materials left. Therefore, Chen Fei was not in a hurry. With the special environment of the Qiankun Mansion amplifying his insights, it would take at most two months for him to elevate the Indestructible Vision to Great Completion. This speed was already incredibly fast compared to other Sun Moon Realm geniuses. Time seemed to stand still in cultivation. Immersed in a task, one rarely felt the passage of time. Chen Fei attended classes daily, earning performance points, and spent the rest of his time continuously improving the Indestructible Vision. As the proficiency of the Indestructible Vision approached Great Completion, the resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron also grew stronger, accelerating the proficiency¡¯s growth. A virtuous cycle ensued, and finally, with half a month remaining before the first major elimination, the Indestructible Vision reached Great Completion. This was half a month earlier than originally estimated. In the cultivation room, Chen Fei sat cross-legged, his aura fluctuating continuously. The surrounding Heaven and Earth Yuan vital energy roiled violently at times and calmed down at others. Chen Fei sensed the subtle changes within his body and gradually understood. Previously, Chen Fei¡¯s vital essence and soul could be converted into each other, but the conversion had specific ratios. The most crucial soul required four parts of Vital Power or blood essence to be converted into one part of soul power. The exact ratio was not important; the conversion itself was the key feature. Now, as the Indestructible Vision transformed from a divine seed to a complete divine ability, the conversion still existed but with a significant change in ratio. Henceforth, one part of Vital Power or blood essence could directly convert into one part of soul power. In Chen Fei¡¯s body, vital essence and soul no longer had specific distinctions but had truly become a single type of power. For Chen Fei, this meant he no longer needed to worry about running out of soul power. From the Mountain Sea Realm onwards, the soul was a crucial focus of cultivation for martial artists, as it could unleash immense power. In the Sun Moon Realm, this remained unchanged. Whether it was the Wild Soul Technique or other imperial inheritances, they aimed to use the soul to break limits as much as possible without harming oneself. This allowed divine abilities and techniques to unleash their most powerful force. Chen Fei¡¯s current Wild Night Star Sword, with its Soul Release, was truly becoming a conventional secret technique. Other practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm would only release and burn their soul in times of crisis. Chen Fei, on the other hand, could activate Soul Release as soon as he began fighting, replenishing any soul expenditure directly from his Vital Power. This was the Indestructible Vision¡ªChen Fei¡¯s ultimate divine ability, perfected to its peak during his time in the Mountain Sea Realm! Chen Fei formed a hand seal with his right hand in front of his chest, summoning the Eternal Night Manifestation behind him. The Vital Energy in the cultivation room surged violently, converging towards the Eternal Night Manifestation. After absorbing and refining the Vital Energy, the Eternal Night Manifestation channeled it into Chen Fei¡¯s body. ¡°Break!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression grew serious as the light sphere representing the Indestructible Vision suddenly moved and silently struck the source point. To advance to the mid Sun Moon Realm, the complete divine ability, and the critical source point, he needed to strike the source point with the divine ability. This transformation would turn the source point from a single point into a towering pillar, elevating both the quality and quantity of Vital Power in the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly as a ripple spread from within him. Under the power of the Indestructible Vision, the source point transformed into a towering pillar. The vast Vital Energy surged crazily towards the Eternal Night Manifestation, which then purified it into Vital Power and pushed it into the towering pillar within Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Vital Power within the pillar increased at an astonishing rate. With such a towering pillar, the strength and endurance of the Vital Power in the mid Sun Moon Realm would improve significantly. In contrast to the cautious breakthrough barriers required for other practitioners in the early Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei experienced no turbulence, as if everything were proceeding smoothly. In the courtyard, Qu Qingsheng and others looked at the swirling Vital Energy above the cultivation room, their faces filled with delight. Such a scene was a clear indication that Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level had advanced, causing this remarkable phenomenon. Although they understood that with Chen Fei¡¯s talent, reaching the mid Sun Moon Realm was only a matter of time, the rapid transition from the early to mid Sun Moon Realm still felt surreal. After all, they had witnessed Chen Fei break through from the Mountain Sea Realm to the Sun Moon Realm at Primordial Mountain. Outside the courtyard, many Sun Moon Realm practitioners also observed the scene with mixed feelings. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A breakthrough! With such talent, how could one not feel envious? Having dominated most mid Sun Moon Realm practitioners while still in the early stages, how much more powerful would Chen Fei become now that he had advanced to the mid Sun Moon Realm? In half a month, when the courtyard would be reshuffled, which mid Sun Moon Realm practitioner would Chen Fei challenge? ¡°Chen Fei¡¯s second divine seed has just condensed, while Duan Shipan and others have already perfected their second divine abilities. It won¡¯t be that easy.¡± Someone, looking at the vortex in the sky, whispered to those around him. Chapter 948 - Chapter 948: Smelting Chapter 948: Smelting Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei was looked down upon; nowadays, no one within the Qiankun Mansion harbored such thoughts. Having successfully fought beyond his rank, Chen Fei had already proven his talent, and he was certain to become a powerful cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm in the future. However, talent also needed time to be converted. No matter how extraordinary one¡¯s talent, some time was required for cultivation. Compared to other prodigies, Chen Fei might have needed less time, but time was still required. Moreover, with only about half a month left before the courtyard was changed, this period was too short. In the cultivation room, Chen Fei had already stabilized his realm firmly in the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm. Powerful forces surged violently within his body, and the humming sound resembled an ocean contained within Chen Fei. Cultivation in the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm involved continuously refining the established Heavenly Pillar and condensing a new Divine Power Seed. To transform the new Divine Power Seed into a complete divine power, and when the Heavenly Pillar also reached its critical point, using the second divine power to strike the Heavenly Pillar would elevate it to a higher level. A complete Divine Power would then be generated, leading to advancement to the late stage of the Sun Moon Realm. At that moment, as Chen Fei continuously operated the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, a new point of light appeared outside the Heavenly Pillar, representing the Divine Power Seed. Previously, the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword had the second divine power as a recovery-type power, and the third divine power would enhance physical strength. However, a recent conversation with Jiang Chengji in the treasure trove had caused Chen Fei to rethink his approach. The outrageous characteristic of the Indestructible Vision allowed Chen Fei more choices. Therefore, the new Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword¡¯s second and third divine powers would all focus on enhancing physical strength, preparing for the future control of the rules¡¯ fragments. As the light point beside the Heavenly Pillar grew brighter, the second divine power was about to condense. Suddenly, a ripple appeared outside Chen Fei¡¯s body. Sensing the information within the ripple, Chen Fei was momentarily stunned. Breaking through the void, seeking divine powers! A rare method of condensing divine powers appeared before Chen Fei. In the Sun Moon Realm, the first divine power was formed by combining various talents from the Mountain Sea Realm. The second and third divine powers were forcibly condensed from the world¡¯s vital energy according to each cultivation method. The subsequent cultivation of divine powers involved continuously perceiving their characteristics from the world¡¯s vital energy and cultivation methods to strengthen and evolve them. This was the most orthodox method for condensing divine powers, and nearly all Sun Moon Realm cultivators practiced this way. Naturally, where there was orthodoxy, there were also some unorthodox methods, such as plundering others¡¯ divine powers and planting them into one¡¯s own body, which was one such method. Another method was directly using rare materials as the power source for the Divine Power Seed. Compared to the orthodox method, these unorthodox methods had many limitations and even defects, so very few Sun Moon Realm cultivators actually used them. Aside from these methods, there was an extremely rare way to condense divine powers¡ªbreaking into the void to gather rule fragments and condense divine powers. However, this method was rarely seen among humans and was only available to some powerful races. The reason was simple: the resonance between humans and the void was very low. The human race was a species with neither significant flaws nor outstanding characteristics. Therefore, the resonance with the void had nothing to do with humans, and naturally, occurrences like breaking into the void to collect rule fragments did not happen. Chen Fei knew about this because records of such occurrences were included in the six Emperor¡¯s legacy texts, including the Desolate Soul Sutra. Although humans had a very low resonance with the void, nearly nonexistent, with the large population, there were always some prodigies who differed from others. These prodigies would encounter such situations when condensing their second and third divine powers. Now, as Chen Fei was condensing the second divine power seed, this special situation had also emerged. ¡°Is it the spatial characteristic of the Indestructible Vision?¡± A thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind. If there was something that set Chen Fei apart from other humans, it was probably this. Additionally, the alien talents he had chosen, such as the Heaven¡¯s Overlord Blood, likely played a role as well. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t determine the exact cause, but there was no need to delve into it. Since this opportunity had appeared, it was best to take it directly. Compared to the traditional method of condensing divine powers, the method of directly breaking into the void to collect rule fragments for divine power was far superior in both its pioneering and growth potential. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was incredibly strong; claiming it to be the best among the human¡¯s fifth-tier cultivation legacies was not far off. However, this claim was truly limited to within the human race. The divine powers condensed in this way were powerful, but their boundaries were visible. In contrast, collecting rule fragments from the void offered limitless possibilities. Moreover, breaking into the void and confronting various rule fragments allowed Chen Fei to clearly perceive how rules functioned even in the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm. Others only had such opportunities at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s soul began to rise, feeling somewhat reminiscent of his previous experience seeking talents in the void, though with significant differences in specifics. In the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s soul dove abruptly, carrying the divine power of the Indestructible Vision, crashing into the void ripple. Instantly, everything before Chen Fei went black. The darkness seemed endless, with no knowledge of its duration or when it would end. In the boundless solitude, time lost all meaning, and even the concept of self began to blur. ¡°Buzz!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s soul suddenly jolted, with the divine power of Indestructible Vision shining brightly, awakening his soul. At the same time, as Indestructible Vision adapted to the void, light began to appear before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and fragments like stars flashed in the distance. These fragments, particle by particle, seemed to contain the ultimate principles of the world, making one unable to resist sinking into them upon a single glance. Rule dust, not even considered rule fragments, was a fundamental component of rules and was just right for condensing divine powers. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he flew toward the rule dust ahead. But just after flying a short distance, Chen Fei¡¯s brow involuntarily furrowed. Here, the consumption of his soul reached an astonishing level. When stationary, the soul consumption was already quite dramatic, and Chen Fei thought that was the highest consumption possible. However, as he flew, Chen Fei realized that the consumption was even greater. ¡°With this level of soul consumption, how could those alien races withstand it?¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel doubtful. Of course, it was also possible that the characteristics of other races were more attuned to the void, so the consumption might not be as extreme. With no way to ascertain the answer, Chen Fei tried to use the Indestructible Vision to convert his vitality and spirit into his soul. If there was any advantage he had, it was this. Yet, it seemed that the soul faced a significant barrier in the void. Even with the Indestructible Vision as a link, only a small portion of the converted soul reached the void to replenish Chen Fei. Nevertheless, this replenishment prevented Chen Fei¡¯s soul from rapidly declining and instead caused it to drop at a more manageable rate. Without wasting time, Chen Fei quickly reached the rule dust and grasped one of the particles. The rule dust conveyed a segment of information. The information was not complex; most of it was related to power, and besides power, a small portion contained information entangled with other elements. Chen Fei attempted to analyze the parts he didn¡¯t fully understand, but his soul began to deplete rapidly, forcing him to halt the analysis. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t anticipated that analyzing this information would require additional soul consumption. ¡°In the rule dust, it turns out there isn¡¯t a single pure rule. No wonder every divine power has primary and secondary characteristics.¡± Chen Fei felt a flash of realization, but his brow furrowed once again. If such tiny rule dust contained impure information, was it any wonder that refining a complete rule in the Rule Integration Realm was so difficult? Chen Fei recalled Jiang Chengji¡¯s previous words and began to understand why many people stalled at a certain stage in the Rule Integration Realm and couldn¡¯t make the next step. Especially in the late Rule Integration Realm, where only a little remained to reach the Emperor¡¯s Realm and control a complete rule, yet they were always unable to cross that threshold. Previously, Chen Fei had thought there must be significant obstacles blocking these powerful cultivators. Now it seemed that a major reason was likely that these cultivators needed to eliminate the information that didn¡¯t belong to their rules from the rules they controlled. In other words, they had to separate out the subtle impurities in the rules. However, these were issues related to the Rule Integration Realm and had little to do with Chen Fei at present. The mixed information in the rule dust didn¡¯t affect the condensation of divine powers; Chen Fei only needed to focus on the parts predominantly related to power. Chen Fei held the rule dust and tried to integrate it into his soul. The method of forging divine powers in the void was to incorporate rule dust into the soul, then return to reality and use the learned techniques to condense the divine powers. At this moment, Chen Fei integrated the dust into his soul not because he had immediately identified this particular rule dust, but to see how many rule dust particles his soul could currently accommodate. Divine powers were manifestations of rules, so naturally, the more rule content there was, the stronger the divine power. This was a simple principle. The reason divine powers forged in the void could be stronger was that they could accommodate more rule dust. As this rule dust merged into Chen Fei¡¯s soul, his soul sank heavily. It wasn¡¯t that the amount of soul was consumed, but rather that the essence of his soul felt weighed down. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If this heaviness prevented movement, it indicated that the rule dust exceeded his tolerance. The Indestructible Vision was already operating to convert Chen Fei¡¯s soul. At this moment, with the essence of the soul feeling heavy, the speed of the Indestructible Vision¡¯s operation increased sharply, reaching a certain peak. The change was that Chen Fei felt his soul essence become much lighter. Quantitatively, it was at least half lighter. Chapter 949 - Chapter 949: The Second Divine Power Chapter 949: The Second Divine Power Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei¡¯s eyes glowed slightly. The characteristic of Indestructible Vision truly benefited him immensely. The enhancement in combat power was self-evident. In the Qiankun Mansion, where resonance increased, it directly accelerated Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed. Now, in the void, with the transformation of essence, energy, and spirit, Chen Fei¡¯s endurance increased. Even the process of refining rule dust could lessen the burden on his soul. With fourteen talents and thirteen divine palaces, refining them into a single supernatural ability was unprecedented. It was now proven that consolidating his foundation with every possible method during the Mountain Sea Realm was indeed a correct choice. Not only did he encounter no obstacles breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm, but the Indestructible Vision supernatural ability also continuously assisted him in his subsequent cultivation. Chen Fei leaped forward, reaching out to grasp another piece of rule dust. In the rule dust, the vast majority was still information about power, with a small portion of other characteristics mixed in. In the void, where the power rules were not the most superficial, Chen Fei found that both of his first two pieces of rule dust were related to power. Since Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation with the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword leaned towards physical strength, the rule dust he gathered for his second supernatural ability mostly involved rules related to power. Rule dust is a component of rules and is currently the smallest unit Chen Fei can see. In fact, there are even smaller units beneath rule dust, but Chen Fei cannot see or perceive them. According to the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm inheritance, even Rule Integration Realm experts still see the smallest components of rules as rule dust. However, compared to the Sun Moon Realm, Rule Integration Realm experts can already filter out needed rule information from the rule dust while discarding others. Because Rule Integration Realm experts can achieve this, they can refine a complete and pure rule, ultimately attaining the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm. Which rule dust is needed and which should be discarded depends entirely on the expert¡¯s own judgment and choices. If judgments are accurate, the refined rule will naturally become more complete. But if judgments are incorrect, or if one cannot even identify where they went wrong, their realm will stagnate at a certain stage. The more mistakes made, the sooner the bottleneck will appear. Many Rule Integration Realm experts never knew before they died what impurities in their rules kept them stagnant their whole lives. Cultivation is a very personal matter, especially in Rule Integration Realm cultivation. Others cannot offer guidance. Currently, Chen Fei could not, and did not need to, discard unnecessary rule information. What Chen Fei needed to do now was select the rule dust that satisfied him from the numerous pieces before him. Each piece of rule dust mostly contained information about power, with the remaining mixed characteristics presenting a specific trait. Chen Fei only needed to determine if the traits presented in the mixed information were what he needed. Chen Fei released the rule dust in his hand. The second characteristic of this piece was fire, which did not align with his current cultivation method. Chen Fei continued forward and grasped the third piece of rule dust. [Power, Wind] [Power, Thunder] Chen Fei discarded the third piece of rule dust as well. When he reached the fourth piece, he immediately absorbed it into his soul. The essence of the soul sank again, and the supernatural ability of Indestructible Vision operated at its limit, reducing the weight borne by his soul. Chen Fei smiled and continued flying forward. [Power, Frost] [Power, Water] Various second characteristics of rule dust passed by Chen Fei on both sides. After sifting through the pieces, when the consumption of his soul was nearing the warning level, Chen Fei finally selected the rule dust he needed. Returning to the entrance of the void, Chen Fei glanced back at the starry sky with a satisfied smile. He had gathered a total of six pieces of rule dust, with the primary characteristic being power and the secondary characteristics, except for thunder, primarily chosen as earth. Without Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei could have refined at most three pieces of rule dust from the void before the weight on his soul¡¯s essence would reach its limit. The strength of a new supernatural ability is normally determined by two aspects: The quantity of rules contained. The method of condensing the supernatural ability. A powerful cultivation method naturally results in a stronger supernatural ability. It¡¯s like using the same ingredients but achieving vastly different levels of deliciousness depending on the cooking technique. If someone, like Chen Fei, also practiced the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword but used the traditional method of drawing needed rules from the heaven and earth¡¯s essence to condense their supernatural ability, the final result would differ greatly from Chen Fei¡¯s current second supernatural ability. Though the technique might be the same, the quality of the ingredients is vastly different. In the cultivation chamber, Chen Fei¡¯s soul returned, and he opened his eyes. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword operated madly, and the previously emerging light point of the second supernatural ability within his body now burst forth with dazzling brilliance. The heaven and earth¡¯s essence, already boiling around him, intensified greatly, with the essence around the Eternal Night Manifestation becoming so dense it turned into mist. This state persisted for nearly an hour before gradually calming, and the second supernatural ability seed was finally completed. Chen Fei stood up, and behind the Eternal Night Manifestation, a massive shadow appeared. Upon closer inspection, it was a towering mountain that reached into the clouds, with thunder flashing in the sky. The Divine Power Pillar Mountain! Unlike Indestructible Vision, which had many characteristics, the Pillar Mountain had only two: heaviness and solidity. The thunder in the shadow of the Pillar Mountain was merely an addition to stimulate these two characteristics. Just as the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword also had a thunder attribute, but its function was not destruction but to stimulate itself, producing a more twisted and powerful force. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fist, and an unparalleled force surged wildly within him. Previously, with Indestructible Vision transforming into a complete supernatural ability and breaking through to the mid-Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s combat power had already increased significantly. Now, with the emergence of the Pillar Mountain supernatural ability seed, although its proficiency was only at the entry level, the number of rule dust contained within made it incredibly powerful at this stage. Chen Fei estimated his current combat strength and concluded that he could defeat his pre-breakthrough self within ten moves. His power was definitely overwhelming. The reason it wasn¡¯t a one-hit win was that Indestructible Vision allowed Chen Fei to always remain in peak condition. With sufficient essence, energy, and spirit, Chen Fei would not die. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s efficiency in drawing heaven and earth¡¯s essence was very high, ensuring his sustained combat power. Defeating him in ten moves was possible only if Chen Fei did not escape and was worn out by prolonged battle. This illustrated how difficult Chen Fei was to deal with. Even if his opponent¡¯s strength far surpassed his own, Chen Fei had a great chance of escaping even if he couldn¡¯t win. Chen Fei slowly relaxed his fist, and the Eternal Night Manifestation and Pillar Mountain shadow vanished. He walked out of the cultivation chamber. News of Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the mid-Sun Moon Realm quickly spread throughout the Qiankun Mansion. Now, Chen Fei had become the focal point of the entire Qiankun Cauldron. Despite previously being at the early Sun Moon Realm, he received even more attention than those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Didn¡¯t the records say that Chen Fei had only recently broken through from the Mountain Sea Realm to the Sun Moon Realm?¡± In the public training arena, many people watched the matches while chatting softly. ¡°Not more than three years,¡± someone had replied. ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, not more than three years, which meant just over two years, and he had already made such progress in his realm. It was truly enviable.¡± ¡°The Qiankun Mansion provided abundant resources. Otherwise, no matter how exceptional he was, it wouldn¡¯t have been possible to advance from the early to the mid-Sun Moon Realm in such a short time,¡± someone else had said, filled with both admiration and jealousy. It had been hard not to feel envious and jealous. Many people had remained stuck at the early Sun Moon Realm for centuries, unable to break through their bottlenecks. Yet someone else had advanced in just under three years. ¡°The Qiankun Mansion provided ample resources because of his high innate talent. The Qiankun Mansion was a place where the strong became stronger,¡± another person had said, shaking their head. Breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm already indicated exceptional talent among the human race. However, when compared to someone like Chen Fei, they had felt a sense of helplessness, as if they were ordinary by comparison. ¡°In half a month, there would be the first elimination. Would Chen Fei challenge the top Sun Moon Realm mid-stage of their branch?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Normally, he wouldn¡¯t have challenged immediately. He had just broken through and needed time to consolidate,¡± someone had murmured. A new realm required a period of stabilization. While the Qiankun Mansion could accelerate this process, half a month had still been quite short. Moreover, the top Sun Moon Realm mid-stage practitioners of each branch already had their second supernatural abilities in a complete state, only waiting for the right moment to break through to the late Sun Moon Realm. In fact, many of the top three or even top five of various branches had completed their second supernatural abilities. Their combat power in the mid-Sun Moon Realm was at its peak. No one had doubted that Chen Fei would become the top of the mid-Sun Moon Realm in the future. After all, even the Rule Integration Realm, a seemingly insurmountable chasm for others, was unlikely to stop him, let alone the top Sun Moon Realm mid-stage of the branch. But that had been a matter for the future. It would still take a few months, right? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only For example, at the second major elimination in six months? Growing to that level in just a few months would have been extremely extraordinary and abnormal. In the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Sky Sea City. Dao Yuefeng had also learned about Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the mid-Sun Moon Realm and had shown a faint smile. Having a Chen Fei in this generation had been considered a good result. However, when Dao Yuefeng thought about the current situation on the human race¡¯s borders, his brows had furrowed. Within the Qiankun Mansion, all Sun Moon Realm practitioners were rapidly increasing their strength, but the surrounding alien races had had no intention of giving the human race more time. Chapter 950 - Chapter 950: Tit For Tit Chapter 950: Tit For Tit Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As long as the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm did not appear, with the current strength of the nineteen Emperors, it was actually not a problem to defend the current territory of the human race. However, the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm ancestor from the Evil Clan was a sword hanging over the human race, and no one knew when it would truly strike. With the Evil Clan and the Ice Clan leading the way, other alien races had begun to stir, occasionally launching probing attacks on the borders of human cities. The human race had thrived in this region for many years and had grown to its current state largely because this area contained a wealth of resources. Some rare resources had even been transplanted from other regions by human Emperors to the human territories. These resources were of great benefit even to those at the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, making them highly coveted by many alien races. While the surrounding alien races kept a close watch on the human race, the attitude of other allied races seemed somewhat ambiguous. If they were truly betraying the alliance, it would have been more evident. However, there was also no genuine intention to fully support the human race against other alien threats. The crux lay with the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm ancestor from the Evil Clan. Without clarity on the situation, other allied races were too cautious to fully support the human race. This was the harsh reality within the Return to Nothing Realm. There was no such thing as eternal friendship¡ªonly the underlying logic of interests. Alliances between races were based on mutual benefits. Once there was harm to these interests or threats to the race¡¯s survival, alliances could dissolve immediately. Thus, the human race could only rely on its own strength. The Qiankun Cauldron was the only potential force that could counter a Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm being. Of course, if a Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm powerhouse had emerged from the human race, all crises and difficulties would have vanished. However, despite numerous Emperors appearing over the years, none had managed to reach that level. Some Emperors even suspected that perhaps the human race was under some kind of racial restriction imposed by the Return to Nothing Realm. It might not have been targeted specifically at the human race but rather a restriction affecting all races unable to break through the Seventh Stage bottleneck, similar to the former powerful War Race. This was a conjecture, and no one could say for certain. Nevertheless, history showed that several human Emperors attempting to break through to the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm had encountered inexplicable resistance. This resistance caused them to fail at the final moment. It was difficult to determine whether this resistance was an inherent barrier to breaking through or, as conjectured, a form of restriction. Qiankun Mansion. The day after Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough, he received frequent visits from those at the Sun Moon Realm, including several Sun Moon Realm Sacred Masters from the Boundless Sea Sacred Land, who came to catch up with him in his courtyard. Previously, Chen Fei had been seen as a prodigious Mountain Sea Realm cultivator who had made significant contributions to the Boundless Sea¡¯s survival. At that time, these Sacred Masters had still regarded Chen Fei as a junior. They believed that while he might eventually break through to the Sun Moon Realm, achieving the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm and catching up to their level would take a century or more. To their surprise, within just a few years, Chen Fei had already caught up with them. On the third morning, Zhan Xuming visited the courtyard and sat face-to-face with Chen Fei. Most of the people from the Stellar Sacred Land had already been freed, and Zhan Xuming was no exception. Any Sun Moon Realm cultivator could visit Qiankun Mansion, including Zhan Xuming. However, compared to other Sun Moon Realm cultivators, Zhan Xuming¡¯s time was shorter, and whether he would remain in the current elimination round was uncertain. Zhan Xuming used tea in place of wine to offer several toasts to Chen Fei. Zhan Xuming understood well that Chen Fei had played a crucial role in the release of the Stellar Sacred Land. Although Chen Fei had not done anything directly or pleaded on their behalf, it was precisely because of Chen Fei that the situation for so many people from the Stellar Sacred Land had changed. After half an hour, Zhan Xuming departed. Although he did not say any words of thanks, his visit indicated a clear stance. In the future, if Chen Fei needed anything, Zhan Xuming would not refuse and would offer assistance directly. Although Zhan Xuming understood that with Chen Fei¡¯s current talent, it would not be long before he reached the late stage or even the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. At that point, Zhan Xuming might not be able to help much. However, the willingness to help was different from the ability to help, and Zhan Xuming needed to demonstrate his attitude. A few days later, Chen Fei visited the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s treasury again and exchanged the remaining 4,000 merit points for a Earth Concealment Bamboo and ten Cloud Sun Pills. The Earth Concealment Bamboo could only be used once by all Sun Moon Realm cultivators. Its effects did not work for a second use. The effect of the Earth Concealment Bamboo was somewhat similar to that of the Jade Dew Wood, enhancing one¡¯s comprehension of divine abilities. In terms of effectiveness, the Earth Concealment Bamboo was far superior to the Jade Dew Wood. According to Jiang Chengji, a single Earth Concealment Bamboo was equivalent to two of the Jade Dew Wood. In the Sun Moon Realm, cultivating divine abilities becomes increasingly difficult as one acquires more abilities. This is due to the interference between different divine abilities. Divine abilities are essentially rules, and rules can both repel and attract each other. The final result of this interaction depends entirely on the relative strength of the rules involved. When cultivating the first divine ability in the Sun Moon Realm, the rules within the ability are mixed together, making the process relatively simple. However, when it comes to the second or even third divine ability, the separation of these abilities creates a significant repulsion effect. Additionally, as the first divine ability has fully evolved and the new one is still developing, the contrast between the strengths of the abilities makes this repulsion even more pronounced. Thus, as one progresses in the Sun Moon Realm, cultivation becomes increasingly difficult, not only in terms of source points but also in terms of comprehending divine abilities. Although the Earth Concealment Bamboo was much more effective than the Jade Dew Wood, the actual level of comprehension achieved ultimately depended on the individual due to the influence of the first divine ability. After Chen Fei used the Earth Concealment Bamboo, he indeed felt the impact of Indestructible Vision and on Pillar Mountain. Fortunately, Indestructible Vision later actively subdued its fluctuations, allowing the Earth Concealment Bamboo to exhibit most of its effectiveness. The proficiency of the Pillar Mountain divine ability ultimately increased from a beginner level to more than halfway to mastery. In the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s treasury, there were no more spiritual materials suitable for mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators to comprehend divine abilities. The Earth Concealment Bamboo was the only option left. Therefore, to further enhance his proficiency in the Pillar Mountain, Chen Fei had to rely on his own comprehension. The good news was that using the panel to comprehend the proficiency of the Pillar Mountain was entirely unaffected by Indestructible Vision. Given the Qiankun Cauldron¡¯s amplification effect on various comprehensions, Chen Fei could potentially complete the enhancement of the Pillar Mountain to its full extent in less than a year. The Earth Concealment Bamboo cost Chen Fei two thousand merit points, which was more expensive than the Emperor inheritances. This was not because the Emperor inheritances were inferior to the Earth Concealment Bamboo, but because rare materials and treasures were depleted with each use, while inheritance techniques could be copied directly. Moreover, the original intention of Qiankun Mansion was to rapidly increase the strength of Sun Moon Realm cultivators and thus the Emperor inheritances were intentionally priced low for Sun Moon Realm cultivators to exchange and study. Chen Fei spent his remaining two thousand merit points on ten Cloud Sun Pills. Each Cloud Sun Pill required two hundred merit points, making them extremely expensive, but their effects were indeed impressive. After consuming ten Cloud Sun Pills, Chen Fei¡¯s Heavenly Pillar grew by more than thirty percent. Accumulating the Heavenly Pillar to its critical point was significantly more difficult than accumulating source points to the critical point, as the required elemental energy was vastly different. Typically, a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator aiming to bring the Heavenly Pillar to its peak would take several hundred years, even under conditions of exceptional talent, high comprehension of cultivation methods, and abundant resources. Chen Fei¡¯s comprehension of his cultivation methods was naturally solid, given that his Thunder Roar Stellar Technique had already reached perfection and was sufficient for progressing to the late stage of the Sun Moon Realm. As a result, he absorbed the medicinal effects of the ten Cloud Sun Pills almost perfectly. With three days remaining before the first elimination, Hua Zhichun arrived outside Chen Fei¡¯s courtyard. Chen Fei, surprised, invited Hua Zhichun inside. ¡°Will you challenge Mo Qibing in three days?¡± Hua Zhichun asked directly. ¡°Most likely,¡± Chen Fei replied after a moment¡¯s thought. Mo Qibing was currently the top cultivator at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm in the Sky Sea Branch, having already reached the peak of this stage. With some more time to solidify his foundation, he would soon advance to the late stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s current courtyard was quite good, but the top-ranked courtyard would be even better. ¡°If you¡¯re certain about the challenge, I will set up a betting pool,¡± Hua Zhichun said with a smile. Since Chen Fei had just broken through, there was considerable speculation about his actual strength. Setting up a betting pool at this moment, with its inherent suspense, would be profitable for the bookmaker. If Chen Fei waited a year or even six months to challenge, more than 80% of people would likely bet on his victory. At that point, even with lower odds, the bookmaker might not earn much and could end up abandoning the betting pool. ¡°Great!¡± Chen Fei also smiled and said, ¡°How about lending me some merit points for the bet?¡± Half an hour later, Hua Zhichun left to contact other top cultivators from different branches to set up the betting pool. Before Hua Zhichun could finalize the arrangements, a new piece of news spread. Kuang Xingfeng from the Fire Away Branch, who was at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, directly challenged She Zheng¡¯an from the Sky Sea Branch, who was at the late stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Kuang Xingfeng was the top mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator in the Fire Away Branch, while She Zheng¡¯an was ranked 29th at the late stage in the Sky Sea Branch. This challenge was notable not only because it involved a higher stage but also because Kuang Xingfeng specifically targeted the 29th-ranked cultivator from the Sky Sea Branch, making people speculate about the reasons behind his choice. On the day before the elimination round, during the Chen time, this high-level battle commenced in the arena. Half an hour later, news spread throughout the Qiankun Mansion. Following Chen Fei, the second challenge involving a higher stage had occurred. Kuang Xingfeng had defeated She Zheng¡¯an and claimed the late-stage Sun Moon Realm courtyard of the Sky Sea Branch for the Fire Away Branch. Chapter 951 - Chapter 951: You’re Still Too Weak Chapter 951: You¡¯re Still Too Weak Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The success of advancing beyond one¡¯s level signified a future power in the Rule Integration Realm, and even more so for those who were at the mid-Rule Integration Realm or beyond. The appearance of such a prodigy in the Qiankun Mansion naturally pleased the higher-ups of the human race, as this had been the original intent for opening the mansion. The only ones displeased were likely the Sun Moon Realm experts from the Sky Sea Branch. Other branches might have only seen it as a spectacle and acknowledged that Kuang Xingfeng was strong. The Sky Sea Branch¡¯s reputation, however, suffered a blow since one of their courtyards had been transferred to the Fire Away Branch. The Sky Sea Branch¡¯s courtyards in the late Sun Moon Realm had now been reduced to twenty-nine. This situation directly embarrassed the Sky Sea Branch. It would have been better if Kuang Xingfeng had challenged one of the Sky Sea Branch¡¯s own late Sun Moon Realm experts. If he had won, Qiankun Mansion would have awarded him his merit points and the courtyard without any deductions. Instead, Kuang Xingfeng had not challenged the Sky Sea Branch but had chosen to come there. Was it because the late Sun Moon Realm experts in the Sky Sea Branch were weaker? That could not have been the reason. If he wanted weaker opponents, he could have picked one ranked thirtieth, but Kuang Xingfeng had chosen the twenty-ninth. The implications of this were quite clear. Being the first to advance beyond one¡¯s level had certainly brought more recognition, and Chen Fei, as the first person in this Qiankun Mansion to succeed in such a feat, had naturally been remembered by everyone. Kuang Xingfeng had also succeeded in advancing beyond his level, which was impressive, but when it came to the idea of advancing beyond one¡¯s level, people had instinctively thought of Chen Fei. However, now that Kuang Xingfeng had taken a courtyard from the Sky Sea Branch, the meaning was entirely different. ¡°Chen Fei¡¯s talent was remarkable, but it was a pity they hadn¡¯t had a chance to fight. Such a regret!¡± Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s remark had somehow spread within the Qiankun Mansion and had reached Chen Fei¡¯s ears. ¡°He¡¯s trying to provoke you.¡± In the courtyard, Chen Fei sat with people from the Primordial Sword Sect, surrounded by the fragrance of tea. Qu Qingsheng had picked up his teacup, taken a sip, and looked at Chen Fei. Although Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s statement had seemed to lament the lack of a duel opportunity, the underlying implication had been quite clear. The reason there hadn¡¯t been a duel opportunity was that Chen Fei was still too weak and not qualified to fight him! After all, Kuang Xingfeng had been at the peak of the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, with his second divine power already fully transformed and the Heavenly Pillar in his body reaching its critical point. He had been just one suitable opportunity away from breaking into the late-stage Sun Moon Realm. The five thousand merit points awarded by Qiankun Mansion had provided the perfect opportunity, meaning that Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s breakthrough to the late Sun Moon Realm had been imminent. At most, it would have been within ten days, without further delay. Now that Kuang Xingfeng could advance beyond his level, his combat power would undoubtedly soar even further once he broke into the late-stage Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei, having just advanced to the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, was not even worth Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s consideration for a duel. In Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s eyes, or in everyone¡¯s view, Chen Fei still seemed somewhat immature. Chen Fei would become very strong in the future, but that was a matter for the future. Moreover, while Chen Fei¡¯s future strength was anticipated, Kuang Xingfeng would also remain formidable, and in Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s view, his future strength would only increase. By making such a statement, Kuang Xingfeng had ensured that everyone, including Chen Fei, had to hear it, whether they liked it or not. Unless the Sky Sea Branch could find someone to surpass Kuang Xingfeng, such a statement would stand. But was there such a person? Could the current top late-stage Sun Moon Realm expert of the Sky Sea Branch, Mo Qibing, be challenged? ¡°Rest assured. I have a plan,¡± Chen Fei said with a nod. ¡°People outside are saying that Kuang Xingfeng did it on purpose. Junior Brother, don¡¯t fall for his tricks!¡± Guo Linshan whispered. In Qiankun Mansion, those in the Sun Moon Realm formed one circle, while those below the Sun Moon Realm formed another. Each courtyard had friends and family brought in by Sun Moon Realm experts. It was unthinkable for Sun Moon Realm experts to use servants for personal service. They would not squander such an opportunity on servants. Instead, they would bring their most important people to make the most of Qiankun Mansion¡¯s rich spiritual energy and the insights it offered. These individuals would regularly interact with each other and discuss various cultivation issues. ¡°The opponent has simply had the advantage of time, having cultivated for several hundred more years,¡± Feng Xiupu also remarked. ¡°Exactly, the talent compared to Junior Brother is far behind,¡± Zhang Fangqiong added. ¡°The amount of time spent cultivating isn¡¯t crucial; what matters is the actual strength,¡± Chen Fei said with a light smile, hearing their words. Although they were trying to comfort him, they were actually worried that Chen Fei might be provoked into challenging Kuang Xingfeng. Subconsciously, they felt that Chen Fei was still a step behind Kuang Xingfeng. The disadvantage was not in talent but in the shorter cultivation time. ¡°Chen Fei, don¡¯t be impulsive!¡± Elder Zhou Zixun quickly spoke up upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. Over the years, everyone had come to understand Chen Fei¡¯s temperament very well. From Chen Fei¡¯s demeanor just now, it seemed he was considering challenging Kuang Xingfeng. But such a challenge would be extremely disadvantageous for Chen Fei. As a prodigy capable of fighting beyond his level, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s talent could indeed be described as exceptional and remarkable. Chen Fei could also fight beyond his level, but while Kuang Xingfeng had spent many years at the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei had only recently advanced to this stage. Despite Chen Fei¡¯s numerous achievements over the years, the current situation was truly too risky and entirely unnecessary. ¡°It¡¯s just a sparring match in the martial arts arena. Even if I fail, it won¡¯t be a bad thing for me. It might even help temper my arrogance,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. Hearing this, Qu Qingsheng and the others exchanged glances. While it didn¡¯t seem completely wrong, it was unwise to charge into a situation where success was unlikely. Losing could tarnish Chen Fei¡¯s reputation as a prodigy. Given the current circumstances, Chen Fei¡¯s chances of losing were quite high. That afternoon, Chen Fei sought out Hua Zhichun. ¡°You want to challenge Kuang Xingfeng?¡± Hua Zhichun¡¯s eyes widened slightly in disbelief as he looked at Chen Fei. Kuang Xingfeng had taken one of Sky Sea Branch¡¯s courtyards, giving a blow to all the Sun Moon Realm experts from the Sky Sea Branch. This had even made Hua Zhichun uncomfortable. But despite his discomfort, Hua Zhichun knew that against such a prodigy who could fight beyond his level, there weren¡¯t many options available. The Qiankun Mansion didn¡¯t permit situations where the powerful simply overwhelmed the weaker. It was hard to find a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm expert in the Sky Sea Branch who could contend with Kuang Xingfeng. After all, having a few prodigies who could fight beyond their level in a Qiankun Mansion was already an exceptional achievement. There were twelve human cities, and not every city could produce such a figure. Sky Sea Branch already had Chen Fei. Was it too much to expect another such prodigy? Mo Qibing, the top mid-stage Sun Moon Realm expert in the Sky Sea Branch, was good, but not to the extent of fighting beyond his level. ¡°Isn¡¯t this a bit too risky?¡± Hua Zhichun asked after some thought. ¡°It is a bit risky. So, if we were to set up a betting pool, would many people place bets?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. Hua Zhichun furrowed his brow, not immediately answering Chen Fei. Few people actually believed Chen Fei would succeed in his challenge against Mo Qibing the next day. If Chen Fei were to challenge Kuang Xingfeng, it was likely that no one would think Chen Fei could win. If such a betting pool were set up, everyone would undoubtedly bet on Chen Fei losing. If Chen Fei won, the betting pool would certainly make a significant profit. But the key issue was that even Hua Zhichun felt Chen Fei¡¯s chances of winning against Kuang Xingfeng were extremely low. If Chen Fei lost, even if the odds for his loss were set very low, the bookmaker would still incur a substantial loss. It might even mean losing all the profits from the previous bets and having to draw from their own funds. This situation was quite different from the previous bet where Chen Fei fought twelve opponents, which had various odds based on the number of victories. With so many people in Qiankun Mansion and varying victory counts, the bookmaker had more control over the betting. This time, it was simply a matter of winning or losing, and Hua Zhichun couldn¡¯t see where the opportunity for a win was. ¡°Chen Fei, to be honest, I have no confidence in your challenge,¡± Hua Zhichun said, looking at Chen Fei. ¡°So I came today to give you confidence,¡± Chen Fei replied as he stood up with a smile. ¡°May I use the training room?¡± If he were not the one initiating the challenge and unable to be the bookmaker, Chen Fei would have set up a betting pool himself a long time ago. ¡°Please, this way.¡± Hua Zhichun¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he led Chen Fei into the courtyard¡¯s training room. The training room in a peak Sun Moon Realm courtyard naturally had the most potent effects among all realms. Even the protective arrays could withstand the daily attacks and practices of peak Sun Moon Realm experts. Inside the training room, Chen Fei faced Hua Zhichun, and the Eternal Night Manifestation appeared behind him. Hua Zhichun observed the Eternal Night Manifestation and noticed that Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of his techniques seemed to have significantly advanced. The Eternal Night Manifestation now felt distinctly different from their previous encounter. Chen Fei¡¯s aura began to rise, with the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword channeling spiritual energy, and immense power started to coalesce within him. The phantom of Pillar Mountain appeared behind the Eternal Night Manifestation, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura surged sharply. Hua Zhichun¡¯s expression grew serious. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s aura was only slightly weaker than Mo Qibing¡¯s. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only While true combat could not be judged solely by aura, it could give a preliminary sense of whether they were capable of fighting each other. From the current aura alone, Chen Fei was fully qualified to challenge Mo Qibing. Especially with the towering, celestial mountain phantom that Chen Fei had conjured, indicating that it was his second divine power. Although this divine power had not yet reached the stage of transformation, it already felt on par with other Sun Moon Realm complete divine powers. However, Kuang Xingfeng was a different level of strength compared to Mo Qibing. Chapter 952 - Chapter 952: Unreasonable Chapter 952: Unreasonable Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I¡¯ve seen Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s battles; it¡¯s not that easy,¡± Hua Zhizun said diplomatically after a moment of thought. When Chen Fei had just broken through, his momentum truly matched his title of prodigy. Originally, it was imagined that setting up a betting match between Chen Fei and Mo Qibing could have been quite profitable. However, with the uproar surrounding Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s advance in ranks, it was clear that Kuang Xingfeng intended to use this battle to overshadow Chen Fei. Everyone could understand why Chen Fei did not respond to Kuang Xingfeng; after all, there was a several hundred-year gap in their cultivation times. It was completely normal for Chen Fei to be inferior; it would be extraordinary if he were on par. But if Chen Fei did not respond and yet made a high-profile bet against Mo Qibing, it seemed somewhat odd. Challenges were natural, especially for gaining a better cultivation environment. Yet, combining a challenge with a betting match made the situation seem a bit strange. Of course, it didn¡¯t matter much if outsiders found it peculiar. From a practical standpoint, one should focus on their own path rather than be swayed by Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s influence. Chen Fei¡¯s challenge to Mo Qibing, the top practitioner in the Sun Moon Realm of the Sky Sea Branch, right after his breakthrough was already quite impressive. If he could win, Chen Fei¡¯s talent would surpass everyone¡¯s expectations. ¡°You¡¯ve seen it? Even better!¡± Chen Fei smiled slightly, and his soul began to disintegrate. Soul Dissolution! The first layer of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword¡¯s triple limit-breaking secret technique was not even considered a secret method for Chen Fei, who could transform his essence, energy, spirit, and soul at will; it was just a routine technique. Chen Fei¡¯s aura suddenly surged like a blaze. As Hua Zhizun sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura, which had been slightly weaker than Mo Qibing¡¯s, now matching and then surpassing it, his brows furrowed. ¡°Just a slight look is fine; don¡¯t use forbidden techniques intentionally!¡± Hua Zhizun quickly advised. As a peak practitioner in the Sun Moon Realm, Hua Zhizun was top-tier in both combat power and vision among the fifth-tier practitioners. Chen Fei¡¯s explosive aura growth could only be achieved through forbidden techniques. Hua Zhizun had to admit, the forbidden technique Chen Fei was using was powerful. The key was that Chen Fei had full control over this force. However, having forbidden techniques wasn¡¯t a unique trait; other practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm also had them and couldn¡¯t be used as a judgment criterion. ¡°This is not a forbidden technique,¡± Chen Fei said calmly. ¡°Not a forbidden technique?¡± Hua Zhizun looked at Chen Fei with confusion. Could he not tell whether it was a forbidden technique or not? Chen Fei had no reason to lie about this, as he was the one challenging Kuang Xingfeng. Deception would only backfire on him. After waiting a moment, Hua Zhizun saw that Chen Fei¡¯s aura remained stable at this level, without any sign of fatigue. Hua Zhizun was somewhat surprised; what kind of Emperor Legacy could produce such stable and powerful results? ¡°How does it compare to Kuang Xingfeng now?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Still quite a bit behind. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s divine powers and cultivation methods have reached a certain pinnacle,¡± Hua Zhizun said, shaking his head slightly. Under these conditions, Chen Fei was already more than capable of facing Mo Qibing and would likely win. It was astonishing that, having just broken through to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei could maintain such an advantage against Mo Qibing! ¡°Quite a bit behind?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow twitched. It seemed Kuang Xingfeng was stronger than he had anticipated; the aura of the top thirty practitioners in the late Sun Moon Realm at Sky Sea Branch had seemed similar before. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword operated, and Chen Fei¡¯s soul, disintegrated by thirty percent, trembled slightly, then forty, fifty, sixty percent! The invisible black flames on Chen Fei¡¯s body surged, and the surrounding world¡¯s spiritual energy vibrated at an extremely high frequency. Hua Zhizun watched in astonishment as Chen Fei¡¯s aura continued to enhance. He claimed that this was not a forbidden technique? How could a regular technique increase combat power like this? Despite not wanting to admit it, Hua Zhizun observed Chen Fei¡¯s calm demeanor and fully controlled power, and it seemed that, indeed, Chen Fei¡¯s technique was not categorized as a forbidden technique. ¡°How about now?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°Your aura now matches the intensity of Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s battle, and you might even be stronger,¡± Hua Zhizun said after some thought. ¡°But this is just a comparison of auras.¡± Hua Zhizun implied that aura was only part of the picture; actual combat, divine powers, and techniques would affect the final outcome. However, Chen Fei¡¯s current state did indeed qualify him to compete on the same stage as Kuang Xingfeng. Chen Fei was somewhat surprised to find that even after disintegrating sixty percent of his soul, his aura was only slightly superior. Currently, Chen Fei¡¯s maximum Soul Dissolution strength was seventy percent, with thirty percent of his soul needed as a buffer; otherwise, the other forces within him would be unable to function properly. Kuang Xingfeng truly was a prodigy among prodigies. His combat power was far greater than most late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the divine ability Indestructible Vision allowed Chen Fei to use Soul Dissolution as a forbidden technique at will, he would have had to continue consolidating his strength according to normal cultivation steps. Chen Fei estimated that he would need over half a year of cultivation to master both the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword and the Pillar Mountain divine ability to compete with Kuang Xingfeng. ¡°Now, Brother Hua, shall we set up the bet?¡± Chen Fei retracted his aura, quickly replenishing the disintegrated soul to its original state. Hua Zhizun observed Chen Fei¡¯s aura closely and was astonished to find that Chen Fei seemed unaffected, as if he had merely expended some spiritual energy. Cursing internally at the freakishness of it all, Hua Zhizun nodded. ¡°Although I¡¯m not sure if you¡¯ll win in the end, we can indeed set up the bet. How much do you want to wager?¡± ¡°How much can Brother Hua extend this time?¡± Chen Fei asked with a hint of a smile. Hua Zhizun¡¯s eye twitched slightly at Chen Fei¡¯s words¡ªwas his merit point balance exhausted again? It had been over eight thousand merit points before! ¡°Like last time, five hundred merit points,¡± Hua Zhizun replied softly. ¡°How about more? Two thousand merit points?¡± Chen Fei started negotiating. ¡°Not possible, that¡¯s too much!¡± Hua Zhizun shook his head firmly. The amount exceeded his expectations, and he didn¡¯t have that many merit points to extend to Chen Fei. He needed to keep enough points to set up the bet. Otherwise, the rules of the Qiankun Mansion wouldn¡¯t recognize the bet. ¡°Then how much can you extend?¡± ¡°At most one thousand merit points,¡± Hua Zhizun said, looking at Chen Fei. Given Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talent, he reluctantly agreed to double the amount. Indeed, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was such that Hua Zhizun had never extended a merit point to any other Sun Moon Realm practitioner, even those at the peak of the realm. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll bet on myself winning. Brother Hua, please coordinate the odds with others and inform me later!¡± Chen Fei agreed with a smile. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei left Hua Zhizun¡¯s courtyard. An hour later, a message spread throughout the Qiankun Mansion: Chen Fei would skip over Mo Qibing in the courtyard selection tomorrow and directly challenge Kuang Xingfeng. It was a case of one wave not yet settled before another rose. Just as everyone was still talking about Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s success in overcoming the ranks, Chen Fei chose this moment to challenge him. Everyone¡¯s biggest guess about Chen Fei was that he would only challenge Mo Qibing. Even Mo Qibing himself was prepared for Chen Fei to challenge him the next day. According to logic, Chen Fei should not challenge Mo Qibing due to low odds of success and the need for further consolidation. However, prodigies sometimes acted unpredictably. Chen Fei might indeed challenge Mo Qibing, given his significant merit points from the last victory. There was indeed a possibility that Chen Fei could rapidly improve his strength, even though the timeframe was very tight. But no one had considered that Chen Fei would challenge Kuang Xingfeng. Despite Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s clear intention to showcase his abilities by overcoming ranks, he had not made any harsh remarks. Without harsh words, it was often possible to ignore the matter, and eventually, its intensity would fade. At most, people would remember Kuang Xingfeng better and recognize that his talent was on par with Chen Fei¡¯s. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s actions were quite impressive, achieving all his intended goals excellently. But Chen Fei¡¯s challenge pushed the situation in an entirely different direction. How could Chen Fei have the confidence to challenge Kuang Xingfeng? It seemed unreasonable! Was it a response to the implicit challenge from Kuang Xingfeng, aiming to provide a strong counterattack? But a counterattack also needed to be timely. It would be entirely possible to wait for more cultivation time to narrow the gap between them. In the minds of many, Chen Fei and Kuang Xingfeng would surely have a showdown in the future Qiankun Mansion. However, this battle was expected to be in a few years, not tomorrow. The entire Qiankun Mansion was abuzz with excitement due to Chen Fei¡¯s challenge, and people rushed to place their bets. Over eighty percent of the practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm bet their merit points on Chen Fei¡¯s defeat. Although the odds for Chen Fei losing were somewhat bleak at ten to four, it was still an opportunity to make unexpected gains. In theory, the previous two betting rounds had already proven Chen Fei¡¯s prowess. Each time ended with Chen Fei¡¯s victory. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, at that time, no one knew Chen Fei was a prodigy capable of overcoming ranks, leading to a misjudgment. Now, with the knowledge that Chen Fei was indeed such a prodigy, people made rational judgments based on this premise. They believed Chen Fei would definitely lose! The only question was how many moves it would take before he lost. Still, a little over ten percent of the Sun Moon Realm practitioners bet on Chen Fei¡¯s victory, with odds of one to three. This small group of practitioners had no solid basis for their decision; they simply wondered, what if Chen Fei won? Even though they themselves did not believe Chen Fei could win, there was still a chance, however slim. Chapter 953 - Chapter 953: Disintegration Divine Power Chapter 953: Disintegration Divine Power Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the Sun Moon Realm within the Qiankun Mansion, gamblers are also present, and when faced with such a betting opportunity, many would almost bet their entire fortune. However, many of these gamblers had already lost a significant portion of their merit points in Chen Fei¡¯s previous two betting rounds. Having been indirectly taught a lesson by Chen Fei twice, a number of gamblers now betting on Chen Fei to win have already experienced such losses. With their merit points running low, they decided to gamble on a 1-to-3 payout. If Chen Fei won, they could make a small profit and repay their previous debts. Thus, within the Qiankun Mansion, aside from Chen Fei¡¯s own circle, the people who most hoped for Chen Fei¡¯s victory were these gamblers. The news of Chen Fei¡¯s challenge to Kuang Xingfeng was not only spreading like wildfire within the Sun Moon Realm, but also reached the ears of the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s elders, and even the heads of various branch academies. Chen Fei and Kuang Xingfeng could now be considered the two hottest figures within the entire Qiankun Mansion. It cannot be said that they are the most talented, as there are several prodigies among the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, some of whom had high rankings in the Stone Tower challenge. But because Chen Fei and Kuang Xingfeng were fighting above their levels and winning, their talent could be directly observed. Now, with the two set to face each other in a direct duel, it was impossible not to attract attention. At the Fire Away Branch¡¯s courtyard for late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners: Compared to the other thirty courtyards, this one had a total of thirty-one, with the additional courtyard having been seized by Kuang Xingfeng from the Sky Sea Branch. At this moment, several people were gathered together in this courtyard. If someone else were present, they would recognize that these individuals were the outstanding practitioners in the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm from the Fire Away Branch, with Kuang Xingfeng being the center of attention. ¡°Chen Fei is indeed youthful and arrogant, daring to challenge Brother Kuang,¡± Qu Yunxiang said with a light laugh, fanning himself with a paper fan. ¡°To challenge twelve opponents of the same level on his first attempt and to succeed in an advanced challenge on his second, it¡¯s almost inevitable for such a prodigy to be a bit arrogant,¡± Chi Guangye said, taking a sip from his teacup. ¡°Brother Kuang¡¯s earlier remark was merely a slight provocation, and I didn¡¯t expect Chen Fei to take it so seriously,¡± Qu Yunxiang shook his head. ¡°I also thought that a match with him would be at least a year or several years away, but I didn¡¯t expect it to come so soon,¡± Kuang Xingfeng said lightly as he set down his teacup. At the initial news of Chen Fei¡¯s challenge, Kuang Xingfeng was only mildly surprised. This surprise was more about the fact that Chen Fei actually dared to challenge him. With Chen Fei having advanced to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm in less than a month, what was he thinking? The Qiankun Mansion¡¯s treasury was filled with spiritual materials, but only a few could significantly enhance the strength of someone in the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm in a short period. Kuang Xingfeng knew Chen Fei had many merit points, but the spiritual materials exchanged with merit points also required time to be digested, and couldn¡¯t immediately translate into strength. In this half-month period, Chen Fei could stabilize his mid-stage Sun Moon Realm and make some progress, but that was all. He couldn¡¯t even reach the peak of the mid-stage, let alone fight above his level. ¡°I heard that Chen Fei has been cultivating for less than a hundred years,¡± Qu Yunxiang suddenly said. Since Chen Fei entered the Qiankun Mansion and took first place in the early-stage Sun Moon Realm at the Sky Sea Branch, information about him had been continuously dug up. As Chen Fei¡¯s fame grew, especially after his victories over opponents above his level, his background was almost thoroughly investigated. Although detailed information might be challenging to obtain from the lower realms, the timeline could still be pieced together. Additionally, the strong vitality Chen Fei displayed made it easy to guess that his real age was still quite young. ¡°Less than a hundred years!¡± Chi Guangye¡¯s eyes flickered slightly. The lifespan of those in the Sun Moon Realm spanned thousands of years, so many in this realm considered several hundred years to be quite young. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation time of less than a hundred years seemed somewhat incongruous, but from another perspective, it also highlighted the extent of his innate talent. ¡°Extraordinarily gifted, everyone knows that,¡± Kuang Xingfeng said with a light laugh, tapping the table with his right hand. ¡°But innate talent is one thing, and actual strength is another. At present, he should not be choosing to challenge me. Instead, he should focus on improving his strength first!¡± ¡°Brother Kuang is right. If this were outside Qiankun Mansion, such a disposition might lead to disaster,¡± Qu Yunxiang agreed, nodding. ¡°Tomorrow¡¯s battle will be a lesson to temper his arrogance, which is actually for his own good,¡± Chi Guangye said with a gentle smile. Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Sky Sea Branch: With the challenge set for tomorrow and the betting odds just announced today, there was a steady stream of visitors in Hua Zhicun¡¯s courtyard. Not only Hua Zhicun¡¯s side, but the other peak practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm in various branches responsible for the betting were also extremely busy. As for Chen Fei, the person directly involved, he was in the courtyard¡¯s training room, operating the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword and pushing Soul Dissolution to seventy percent. The immense power flowed rapidly within Chen Fei¡¯s body, and he was attuned to his physical condition, controlling the power with utmost precision. According to Hua Zhicun, achieving sixty percent in Soul Dissolution only gave Chen Fei a slight advantage in terms of aura over Kuang Xingfeng. Even if Chen Fei reached seventy percent, his advantage might not be substantial. After all, the power Kuang Xingfeng had displayed earlier did not represent his full strength. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was reserved, and other prodigies likely did the same. Thus, simply reaching seventy percent in Soul Dissolution did not guarantee Chen Fei¡¯s victory. If the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword could be advanced to the Mastery realm, Chen Fei¡¯s strength would increase significantly, producing immediate results. Alternatively, achieving perfection in the Divine Power of Pillar Mountain would also elevate his combat power. Chen Fei had seen many complete Divine Powers from other practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm. With Pillar Mountain currently at merely the Mastery level, it was already comparable to those complete Divine Powers. Reaching the Great Completion stage would further enhance Pillar Mountain¡¯s power. The technique was already stronger than the legacy of the Emperor Realm. Chen Fei had forcibly infused six grains of rule dust into it. The power contained within was so immense that merely thinking about it made its terror apparent. Ordinary complete Divine Powers typically contain only one or two grains of rule dust, making any comparison entirely unworthy. However, these improvements required time, and the challenge was scheduled for tomorrow. As others had said, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to rush and could have waited to consolidate his strength before challenging. But with his current strength, why should he wait? Soul Dissolution could not be further advanced, but Chen Fei still had Divine Dissolution and even Body Dissolution! The Body Dissolution was his final trump card, which he would not use unless absolutely necessary. Body Dissolution involved the complete disintegration of one¡¯s body, mind, and soul to gain power, typically allowing only a single strike. After delivering that strike, the practitioner would perish. However, Chen Fei could use Blood Rebirth. Before using Body Dissolution, he could leave a drop of blood within a hundred miles. Afterward, he would find an opportunity to escape and recover. Upon reaching the Sun Moon Realm and encountering so many legacies, Chen Fei realized how extraordinary it was for the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique to reach the Great Completion stage and finally awaken the power of Blood Rebirth. Even among the fifth-level Sun Moon Realm legacies, there was no ability like Blood Rebirth. Only at the sixth-level Rule Integration Realm, with control over specific rules, could similar abilities be found. Moreover, not all Rule Integration Realm practitioners possessed such capabilities. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant granted Chen Fei characteristics that even some Rule Integration Realm powerhouses possessed while he was still at the fourth-level Mountain Sea Realm, which was simply outrageous. If the opportunity arises, Chen Fei still wanted to explore the area behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. There might be additional legacies from Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Body Dissolution was not suitable for use, but Divine Dissolution was more appropriate for the martial arena. Divine Dissolution involves the disintegration of Divine Powers. Even among Sun Moon Realm practitioners who possess this forbidden technique, it is used with great caution. Disintegrating Divine Powers makes it extremely difficult to reassemble them, requiring a massive amount of time to draw from the natural vitality of heaven and earth or special materials. Both options are troublesome. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t concerned. After all, it was just disintegrating Divine Powers. Disintegrating the Indestructible Vision was indeed challenging, as Chen Fei needed its characteristics to maintain the flow of his vitality and spirit. Once the Indestructible Vision was disintegrated, Chen Fei¡¯s entire power flow would face major problems. But Pillar Mountain was a different matter. Pillar Mountain was originally meant to obtain sufficient power. If Pillar Mountain was not powerful enough now, disintegrating it could exchange for even stronger power. As for how to recover after disintegration, The state of Pillar Mountain was always displayed on the panel. The proof was everlasting, so there was no need to worry about Pillar Mountain¡¯s proficiency decreasing after disintegration. After disintegrating Divine Powers, the rule dust would be slightly consumed and worn out, which is a major issue for other Sun Moon Realm practitioners but not so problematic for Chen Fei. Divine Powers weren¡¯t truly disintegrated to the last bit. Like Soul Dissolution, a portion of the essence would remain. Afterwards, Chen Fei could use the remaining rule dust in Pillar Mountain to draw specific rule dust from the void through spatial gaps. Chen Fei could not make his soul enter the specific environment of rule dust as he did last time, but he could still draw and refine the rule dust that had been previously melted. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei had tried this and confirmed it was possible because rules are omnipresent, not hidden away. In Indestructible Vision, there was a characteristic that allowed Chen Fei, at this stage, to slightly connect with rule dust, distinguishing him from other humans. Therefore, disintegrating Divine Powers was only slightly more complicated than disintegrating the soul and could only be used once per battle. A ripple emanated from Chen Fei, and the mountain phantom behind the Eternal Night Manifestation began to distort, causing the earth to shake and the mountains to crumble. The Eternal Night Manifestation became increasingly profound. Chapter 954 - Chapter 954: Rules of Time Chapter 954: Rules of Time Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A day passed in the blink of an eye. Today marked the first major elimination at Qiankun Mansion, where thirty percent of those in the Sun Moon Realm would be eliminated. Each Branch and the owners of the courtyards in each realm would naturally not be eliminated and did not face elimination tests. Simply occupying a courtyard was itself a display of talent and strength. Thus, the easiest way to avoid elimination was to challenge higher-ranked positions. At this moment, the 30th-ranked contestants in each realm were the busiest, as challenging this position was relatively easier. Only the courtyard of the 30th-ranked Sun Moon Realm mid-stage in the Sky Sea Branch had not been challenged, as it was occupied by Chen Fei. The strength of Chen Fei was still unclear to many, but someone who could battle above their level in the early Sun Moon Realm, and now had broken through to the mid-stage, was certainly stronger than the 30th-ranked position. Moreover, today, Chen Fei was set to challenge Kuang Xingfeng, making this battle the most anticipated one of the day¡¯s eliminations. In front of the courtyard, Chen Fei stood calmly, watching the battles of other courtyards. It wasn¡¯t until an hour later that the battles in each courtyard gradually came to a close. A gaze fell on Chen Fei. Turning his head, Chen Fei saw it was Lu Shuzhang and gave a slight nod in acknowledgment. Lu Shuzhang, ranked twenty-seventh in the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm of the Sky Sea Branch, had achieved this result after half a year of cultivation. Having broken through to the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, Lu Shuzhang had been at the peak of the early stage when Chen Fei broke through, and thus also succeeded in his breakthrough. However, as soon as Chen Fei broke through, the news spread throughout Qiankun Mansion. Lu Shuzhang¡¯s breakthrough news circulated briefly and then quieted down. As a direct disciple of the Sky Resonance Court and the offspring of the Human Race Emperor, Lu Shuzhang was expected to receive considerable attention. But in Qiankun Mansion, where the Human Race of the Return to Nothing Realm gathered, over ninety percent were in the Sun Moon Realm. In this place, there were countless prodigies, and everyone¡¯s attention was increasingly focused on those with more extraordinary talents. Lu Shuzhang, who had recently broken through to the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, managed to secure the twenty-seventh position this time, demonstrating exceptional talent. However, this ranking only met their expectations of prodigies. It was impressive but within the predicted range, lacking any major surprises. What was considered a surprise? A true surprise was someone like Chen Fei, who, upon appearing, dominated twelve peers from different Branchs in the same realm. Dao Yuefeng floated in the air, observing the battles in each realm¡¯s courtyard. Dao Yuefeng¡¯s gaze swept around before finally resting on Chen Fei. Dao Yuefeng had already heard about Chen Fei¡¯s upcoming challenge against Kuang Xingfeng. Today, Dao Yuefeng came not only to oversee the Sky Sea Branch¡¯s elimination test but also to see the outcome of Chen Fei and Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s match. Both were prodigies capable of battling above their level, but Chen Fei was clearly at a disadvantage. Not in terms of talent but because of the short time he had spent cultivating. With the competition in the Sky Sea Branch¡¯s courtyards officially over, everyone¡¯s gaze inevitably shifted to Chen Fei. Chen Fei had not moved during the earlier battles, clearly waiting for the competitions to end so he could begin his challenge. Chen Fei slightly lifted his eyelids, glanced around, and saluted Dao Yuefeng in the air before turning and heading towards the public area. Chen Fei chose not to hold his challenge in the martial arts arena, as he could directly challenge for courtyards in other Branchs at this time. However, no one had done this before because it was highly unpopular. Unless you could battle above your level, which would change the situation entirely. That would mean your talent far surpassed others in the Sun Moon Realm. In Qiankun Mansion, possessing exceptional talent granted certain privileges. When one¡¯s talent reached such a level, harboring resentment towards others was somewhat unwise, considering the potential future they might achieve. In the Sky Sea Branch, those in the Sun Moon Realm who were assured of not being eliminated closely followed Chen Fei, eager to witness the clash between the two prodigies. Dao Yuefeng smiled slightly, intending to take a look. Suddenly, he furrowed his brows. Dao Yuefeng¡¯s figure abruptly vanished from the air, reappearing at the center of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Sky Sea City. In the central area of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion stood a massive Heavenly Mix Instrument. It was well-known that Yuefeng controlled the Karmic Laws, but causality was a principal rule composed of multiple secondary rules, much like the rules of strength. Dao Yuefeng controlled the secondary rules and, thus, could not account for every detail, leaving some gaps. The Heavenly Mix Instrument was a precious tool that assisted Dao Yuefeng in managing affairs on a daily basis. Recently, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s focus had been on calculating the whereabouts of a seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm Open Heaven Realm Ancestor of the Evil Clan. Calculating a seventh-tier being from the perspective of a sixth-tier was prone to backlash and information distortion. Therefore, Dao Yuefeng primarily worked on deducing the movements of the Evil Clan¡¯s emperors and most of the Rule Integration Realm experts to infer the situation of that seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm Ancestor. Just a moment ago, the Heavenly Mix Instrument showed an anomaly. It wasn¡¯t the appearance of the seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm Ancestor but rather a strong spatial fluctuation at the boundary between the Evil Clan and the Human Race. Dao Yuefeng¡¯s hands moved, and countless runes spread in all directions. His form became faint and seemed to blend into the void. In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the anomalies around the Heavenly Mix Instrument vanished, but a dozen or so phantoms of Human Race Emperors appeared around Dao Yuefeng. At this moment, aside from a few special areas requiring full protection by Human Race Emperors, the remaining Emperors had all projected themselves to Sky Sea City. Within Qiankun Mansion. As Chen Fei proceeded, the number of Sun Moon Realm practitioners following him increased, reaching a peak especially after passing through the public area. Upon entering the Fire Away Branch, Chen Fei observed his surroundings. Overall, it was not much different from the Sky Sea Branch, though there were some minor differences in details. The Sun Moon Realm practitioners of the Fire Away Branch looked at Chen Fei with ambiguous expressions. In the late-stage Sun Moon Realm area of the Fire Away Branch, Kuang Xingfeng stood before the twenty-fifth courtyard. Recently, in the courtyard battles, Kuang Xingfeng had defeated the previous holder of the twenty-fifth position, and now, with a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivation, he stood at the twenty-fifth spot in the late-stage Sun Moon Realm. Previously, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s challenge against the Sky Sea Branch¡¯s late-stage Sun Moon Realm¡¯s twenty-ninth position did not fully showcase his strength. Choosing the twenty-ninth position was more about maintaining a slight advantage over Chen Fei. Other Branchs¡¯ practitioners saw Kuang Xingfeng at the twenty-fifth position and expressed surprise. This recent event had not yet spread to other Branchs. Many looked at Chen Fei¡¯s back, growing more pessimistic about his challenge. Not only because of previous reasons like Chen Fei¡¯s shorter cultivation time, but they also felt that Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s talent might surpass Chen Fei¡¯s! After all, even though both involved battling above one¡¯s level, the difference between the thirtieth and twenty-fifth positions in different Branchs was a completely different concept. It might have seemed like only a five-position difference, but the difficulty of overcoming that gap was substantial, especially when battling above one¡¯s level. Kuang Xingfeng stood before the courtyard with interest, watching as Chen Fei approached. A smile appeared on his face. Although Kuang Xingfeng knew Chen Fei was coming, he had first challenged the late-stage Sun Moon Realm. To Kuang Xingfeng, whether Chen Fei came or not had no effect on him. In Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s mind, while Chen Fei¡¯s talent was impressive, it did not threaten him, and he believed that he would surpass Chen Fei in the future. His goal was not the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm but the Human Race Emperors. Chen Fei stepped into the courtyard¡¯s battle circle. ¡°Sky Sea Branch¡¯s Chen Fei, here to seek guidance!¡± Chen Fei said, looking at Kuang Xingfeng and cupping his hands in greeting. ¡°Fire Away Branch¡¯s Kuang Xingfeng, please!¡± As soon as the words were spoken, the Abyss Sword appeared in Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s hand, and a massive ripple emanated from him, spreading out in all directions. And at some point, Kuang Xingfeng abruptly vanished. Although Kuang Xingfeng was present when he spoke, and even when the ripple spread, he was still there. Yet, in retrospect, it felt as if Kuang Xingfeng had never been there at all, as though his voice had been nothing more than an illusion. The Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique was a legacy from the legendary Heavenly Illusion Emperor. Among the numerous emperors in human history, the Heavenly Illusion Emperor could be ranked in the top five, even the top three, due to his mastery over a temporal illusion rule that slightly involved time. With time being revered and space being dominant, even a slight manipulation of time in illusions allowed the Heavenly Illusion Emperor¡¯s combat power to reach astounding levels. The Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique was such a legacy. Kuang Xingfeng did not acquire this technique only after entering Qiankun Mansion. Given Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s demonstrated talent, he was brought into one of Fire Away City¡¯s top forces long before, where he received the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique and had an exceptional affinity with it. Because of this, Kuang Xingfeng was able to defeat the twenty-fifth position in the late-stage Sun Moon Realm despite being at the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm. At that moment in the battle circle, even outsiders could not discern Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s location. Only those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm could vaguely sense his presence. However, if Kuang Xingfeng did not make a move, even those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm could not forcibly pinpoint his location. If it was so difficult for those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, it was nearly impossible for those below to find Kuang Xingfeng. Chen Fei, wielding the Qianyuan Sword, had a towering Eternal Night Manifestation behind him, with mountains appearing faintly in the background. Soul Dissolution at seventy percent! Chen Fei¡¯s aura surged at an astonishing rate, surpassing the intensity of Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s aura within moments. While many were still searching for Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s trace, Chen Fei¡¯s overwhelming aura had already pervaded the entire battle circle. Everyone was astonished as they saw Chen Fei unleashing his restricted technique without even locating his opponent. Moreover, the magnitude of the aura increase was so exaggerated that it seemed like he was relying on a single powerful strike. What kind of battle strategy was this, directly going all out without warning? Chen Fei spun the Qianyuan Sword, and the world around him suddenly slowed down. Every speck of dust floating, every breeze brushing by, took on detailed patterns and rhythms in Chen Fei¡¯s view. Suddenly, three figures of Kuang Xingfeng appeared ten miles ahead, with the sword lights from the Abyss Sword intertwining and merging into a massive beam of light filling Chen Fei¡¯s sight. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The explosive sound surged into the sky. The Dust Law Sword blocked in front of Chen Fei, and the Pillar Mountain emitted a ring of thunderous light, absorbing and deflecting all the force. Pillar Mountain, as a supernatural power, could channel all incoming force into the earth, making it unnecessary for the user to be on the ground to activate it. Even in mid-air, the Pillar Mountain¡¯s effect remained effective. This supernatural power, Pillar Mountain, had a simple characteristic: it enhanced Chen Fei¡¯s defense and the strength applied to him. ¡°Good defense. Let¡¯s see how you handle this sword.¡± Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s voice echoed, and the three figures of Kuang Xingfeng blurred into three hundred! Chapter 955 - Chapter 955: What Can You Do To Me? Chapter 955: What Can You Do To Me? Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Looking at the three hundred duplicates of Kuang Xingfeng within the battle zone, the expressions of all the Sun Moon Realm experts were grave, especially those from the Sky Sea Branch. Although many of them didn¡¯t believe that Chen Fei could surpass Kuang Xingfeng, this battle carried some symbolic meaning for the Sky Sea Branch. If Chen Fei won, the Sun Moon Realm late-stage courtyard that had been taken could be reclaimed by the Sky Sea Branch. Moreover, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s current ranking was 25th among the Sun Moon Realm late-stage experts. If they could regain this courtyard, it would be significantly better than the 29th-ranking courtyard that had been lost before, thus making a net gain. Of course, this was contingent on Chen Fei winning. At the moment, looking at the three hundred Kuang Xingfengs in the battle zone, the vast majority of the Sun Moon Realm late-stage experts could discern no clues. In other words, in their eyes, all three hundred Kuang Xingfengs were real, and each possessed the peak strength of the mid-phase Sun Moon Realm. Three hundred peak mid-phase Sun Moon Realm experts, let alone facing late-phase Sun Moon Realm opponents, would flatten even those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. Only a few Sun Moon Realm late-stage and pinnacle experts could detect differences between the three hundred Kuang Xingfengs. This was the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique¡ªa type of illusion, but due to its integration with a thread of temporal rules, the illusion had undergone a qualitative change. When you are in the illusion and cannot distinguish truth from falsehood, then everything within it becomes real. Within the battle zone, Chen Fei looked ahead, and the enormous eyes of the Eternal Night Manifestation suddenly emitted two beams of light, completely enveloping the area in front. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, surpassing all human Sun Moon Realm inheritances, was characterized by extreme violence as its primary trait. To ensure this violence could effectively strike the enemy, the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword also possessed the ability to pierce through illusions. It also had the divine power of seeing and destroying illusions, adapting to the environment. This adaptability allowed Chen Fei to quickly enter the rhythm of the illusion, even within the illusion, and perceive the situation as if he were one of its own. Combining these two factors, Chen Fei instantly captured a clue. In the next moment, Chen Fei swung his sword, the massive Eternal Night Sword sweeping through the sky, landing on an empty spot in front. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire battle zone slightly shook, and a massive wave of energy radiated outward from the point where the Eternal Night Sword landed. The sword lights of the three hundred Kuang Xingfengs, which had been jointly cast, suddenly twisted in mid-air and then nearly all dissipated. Only a few sword lights struck the left arm of the Eternal Night Manifestation, causing a slight ripple. The three hundred Kuang Xingfengs showed a hint of surprise. They hadn¡¯t expected Chen Fei to discover the key to the illusion so quickly. If he had been even a moment slower, he would have faced the combined power of three hundred mid-phase Sun Moon Realm experts. Even if Chen Fei knew most of it was false, illusions could distort one¡¯s vitality and soul, and many injuries would still be inflicted upon him. Although it wouldn¡¯t be as exaggerated as facing three hundred mid-phase Sun Moon Realm experts together, it would certainly cause severe injuries and near-death conditions. From the very beginning, it was a direct confrontation, and a slight misstep could lead to immediate defeat. Outside the battle zone, many people¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but brighten. Chen Fei truly lived up to his reputation as a prodigy, breaking Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s scheme so cleanly. When Kuang Xingfeng fought above his level, even the late-stage Sun Moon Realm expert She Zhengan was unable to discern the real from the illusion. To outsiders, Kuang Xingfeng appeared to suffer no injuries throughout, showcasing his prodigious abilities. Within the battle zone, Chen Fei stepped forward, crossing several miles in an instant to stand before Kuang Xingfeng. In the face of such illusions, the longer time drags on, the more perfected the illusion becomes. To some extent, illusions and formations are quite similar. However, formations show noticeable changes in the world¡¯s vital energy, while illusions silently ensnare one without awareness. Seeing Chen Fei appear before him, Kuang Xingfeng stepped back, and the three hundred Kuang Xingfengs suddenly vanished. Without taking action, even the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm would find it hard to locate Kuang Xingfeng; other Sun Moon Realms were even more clueless. This essentially placed himself in an invincible position. He could choose to fight or not, hiding within the illusion if he wished, leaving his opponents helpless. He could even delay time, continuously enhancing the illusion¡¯s power, and eventually crush everything before him with overwhelming momentum. Chen Fei paused his steps, standing still as his gaze swept around. From all directions, the presence of Kuang Xingfeng could be felt, but upon closer inspection, it became clear that these were all illusions. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s actual presence left no trace. Outside the battle zone, everyone was waiting for Chen Fei¡¯s response, with many focusing on his fluctuations in energy. At the start, Chen Fei had raised his energy and momentum to its peak, creating a stunning visual impact. This was certainly due to a forbidden technique, which is known for its common flaw: it is hard to maintain. Once the time limit is reached, it would rapidly decline, possibly leading to a weakened state. Thus, once using such a technique, the goal is to resolve the battle swiftly and decisively. However, the rhythm of the fight was clearly controlled by Kuang Xingfeng. Whenever Kuang Xingfeng wanted to attack, he would reveal himself to exchange a few blows. If he deemed it unsuitable, he would simply hide within the illusion, making it impossible to locate him. As time slowly passed, Chen Fei remained calm, his energy as steady as a rock, with no fluctuations at all. This state puzzled many observers. Was this not a forbidden technique? What kind of technique could enhance a person¡¯s combat power so significantly while still functioning as a regular move? The Treasure Depository of the Qiankun Mansion had not shown any such technique. In the battle zone, mist-like vapor began to drift, creating a hazy effect that made one feel drowsy. Clearly, Kuang Xingfeng was continuously strengthening the illusion, and the intensity was increasing. When Kuang Xingfeng chose to reveal himself, it would be at a moment when the situation was overwhelmingly in his favor. In the shadows, Kuang Xingfeng watched Chen Fei from a distance. At this moment, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s role was that of a hunter, creating a sufficiently solid cage to trap Chen Fei. The longer time passed, the more advantageous it was for him, and Kuang Xingfeng was confident about this. Yet, Kuang Xingfeng did not see any sign of panic or anxiety in Chen Fei¡¯s demeanor. The force of Chen Fei¡¯s previous sword strike had indeed surprised Kuang Xingfeng. Chen Fei, who had recently broken through to the mid-phase of the Sun Moon Realm, already possessed such power¡ªhis talent was truly enviable. Therefore, Kuang Xingfeng changed his strategy. The more Chen Fei wanted to engage in a head-on clash, the less Kuang Xingfeng would accommodate him. To Kuang Xingfeng, battle was an art. He considered a fight complete when he could sit behind the scenes and see his enemies vanish with a mere wave of his hand. Charging into battle was for brutes. Of course, if the opponent were too weak, Kuang Xingfeng had no interest in setting up elaborate plans. At the start, Kuang Xingfeng had conjured three hundred figures to try to forcefully break Chen Fei. When Chen Fei countered that move, Kuang Xingfeng immediately switched tactics. Kuang Xingfeng had mentally acknowledged Chen Fei as a worthy challenger. However, the final victory would surely belong to him! Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s soul scanned the illusion, quickly checking for any anomalies. The illusion was intact, and its power was increasing rapidly. Kuang Xingfeng looked at the calm Chen Fei once more, his brow slightly furrowed before relaxing again. No matter what schemes Chen Fei might have, with a little more time, the outcome would be certain! Chen Fei sensed the growing threat around him, remaining composed. Although the illusion¡¯s power was intensifying, the divine power of seeing and destroying illusions was also continuously integrating into the illusion. Chen Fei was unable to pull Kuang Xingfeng out of the illusion, as the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique was not easily broken. It was too sophisticated to be removed from the Imperial Master¡¯s inheritance. Of course, it was also related to Chen Fei¡¯s current proficiency with the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword. If the sword were perfected, it could likely directly lock onto Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s figure. Even with his current level of expertise, Chen Fei could roughly detect some traces, rather than completely losing sight of him. However, as Chen Fei integrated into the illusion, the illusion¡¯s deceptive power had minimal impact on him. Unable to locate Kuang Xingfeng, Chen Fei faced only a fraction of the illusion¡¯s enhancement, dealing primarily with Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s actual power. Just as the time passed, the entire illusion suddenly trembled slightly, and then a massive force descended upon Chen Fei. The surface of the Eternal Night Manifestation rippled, and it felt as though the entire world was conspiring to restrict Chen Fei¡¯s actions. Outside the battle zone, everyone watched intently. Since Kuang Xingfeng was not targeting them, they could see some of the details. At this moment, they had a sense that Kuang Xingfeng was about to make a move. Looking at Chen Fei, who had been standing still and not appearing to search for Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s trace, it was unclear what he was actually doing. ¡°Buzz!¡± Within the battle zone, the sky above fluctuated violently. Suddenly, a colossal hand, spanning several dozen miles, appeared, breaking through the clouds and directly reaching toward Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The energy of the world seemed to be pulled backward, as if the entire world was about to turn upside down. It was unclear whether this was due to the illusion¡¯s power reaching its peak, but even Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s figure remained completely hidden, making it impossible to discern his true form. Chen Fei looked up at the gigantic hand in the sky. Under such a massive hand, even the Eternal Night Manifestation appeared somewhat insignificant, let alone Chen Fei¡¯s actual body. ¡°I¡¯ve found you!¡± A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. In the next moment, he vanished from his original position and reappeared before the towering hand, slashing out with his sword. Chapter 956 - Chapter 956: Is This Power Enough? Chapter 956: Is This Power Enough? Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A typical observer would be unable to see Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s presence at this moment, especially Chen Fei, as all the power within the illusion was directed towards him. Yet, Chen Fei managed to find him. After Kuang Xingfeng unleashed his full power, Chen Fei was able to detect him. The blade of the Eternal Night Sword appeared tiny, like a matchstick, beneath the Sky Arm¡¯s massive palm. However, upon impact, the Eternal Night Sword did not break; instead, it cut into the Sky Arm. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire Sky Arm was severed by the Eternal Night Sword, but it did not vanish. Instead, it exploded violently, causing the advancing form of the Eternal Night Manifestation to be forcibly halted. A blurry phantom appeared in the sky, frowning as it observed the Eternal Night Manifestation, or more precisely, Chen Fei. Sensing something, Chen Fei lifted his gaze slightly, meeting Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s eyes. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s eyes narrowed. His figure was not concealed within the Sky Arm but was instead suspended in mid-air. Under normal circumstances, even if the Sky Arm were broken, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s figure would not have appeared. However, the position where the Eternal Night Sword cut was exactly a node within the illusion. If not for this, the Sky Arm¡¯s power would not have reached its peak. But breaking this node caused a slight disruption in the illusion¡¯s power, leading to the explosion and the appearance of Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s form. The node should not have been discovered so easily. As long as the node was not struck directly, even if the Sky Arm was shattered and exploded, nothing would have happened, and Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s figure would not have been forced out. Yet, Chen Fei seemed to have seen through everything. ¡°Such immense power. Let me see just how great your power can be!¡± Kuang Xingfeng snorted coldly, extending his right hand downward slowly. Suddenly, a massive vortex appeared in the sky, and then a giant palm emerged. Compared to the previous hand, this one seemed even more formidable in size and power. Immediately after, another giant palm reached out from the side, almost identical to the first, also targeting Chen Fei. Before it ended, a third Sky Arm appeared in the sky, pressing down on Chen Fei. The three giant palms covered the entire sky, casting an eerie darkness. The terrifying pressure bore down on the Eternal Night Manifestation, restricting its movements. ¡°As you wish!¡± Chen Fei chuckled softly. The Pillar Mountain behind the Eternal Night Manifestation suddenly trembled, with countless thunderclaps echoing as the mountain split in two and then collapsed. Divine Dissolution! Terrifying power surged from Pillar Mountain into the Eternal Night Manifestation, deepening its form. The Eternal Night Sword in its hand began to emit a bluish-purple light. Outside the battle zone, Hua Zhicun watched Chen Fei¡¯s current state with fluctuating eyes. Yesterday, when Chen Fei displayed his aura, Hua Zhicun had thought that even if it wasn¡¯t Chen Fei¡¯s strongest power, it was likely close to it. Now, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s current state, Hua Zhicun realized that Chen Fei still had hidden trump cards, and their power was shockingly immense. Under this power, even a late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner would be taken out by a single strike. Even the top practitioners in the late stages of the Sun Moon Realm would find the best option to be a hasty retreat in the face of such power. Only those in the top ten of the late-stage Sun Moon Realm across all divisions could face this power without fear. Yet, Chen Fei was only at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, and still far from its peak. It was hard to imagine what would happen as Chen Fei continued to cultivate and grow. Hua Zhicun could see Chen Fei¡¯s terror, and so could other Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Especially those who had bet on Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s victory now had a foreboding feeling, as if they were about to lose again! Ignoring the surrounding pressure, Chen Fei soared into the sky, heading straight for Kuang Xingfeng. The three giant palms in the sky formed fist marks, with faint roars of dragons and tigers echoing through the heavens and earth. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s gaze was fixed on Chen Fei. Others sensed the tremendous change in Chen Fei¡¯s aura, and Kuang Xingfeng could not have missed it. Kuang Xingfeng suddenly let out a low shout, his face turning ashen. Three more giant palms emerged in the sky, forming a net with the original three palms, completely enclosing the Eternal Night Manifestation. Chen Fei looked at the overwhelming palm imprints and swung the Qianyuan Sword forward. The Eternal Night Sword transformed into a streak of black light, clashing with the first palm. ¡°Vroom!¡± The sound was almost imperceptible, and before the sound could even spread, everyone saw the first Sky Arm tremble violently. Starting from the point of collision, it was shattered by the Eternal Night Sword, cut through, and then split in two. The seemingly indestructible giant palm appeared surprisingly fragile. However, everyone knew that it was not that the Sky Arm was weak, but rather that the Eternal Night Sword was so strong that the Sky Arm had no resistance left. The Eternal Night Sword carved a black streak through the sky. The five incoming Sky Arms trembled violently, paused in mid-air, and then silently cracked and shattered. Looking at Kuang Xingfeng, his already pale face turned waxy yellow, blood trickling from the corners of his mouth, and his aura significantly diminished. The full-powered Sky Arms were thus sliced apart, causing a backlash directly affecting Kuang Xingfeng. The reason for not being heavily injured on the spot was that the entire illusion absorbed most of the damage for Kuang Xingfeng. ¡°Is this enough power?¡± Chen Fei looked up at Kuang Xingfeng, his form flashing as he charged forward. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s pupils contracted slightly. He took a step back, his figure becoming blurry before disappearing. In a direct confrontation, Kuang Xingfeng fell into a disadvantage. Even with the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique at its peak, the illusionary power still couldn¡¯t match Chen Fei. However, Kuang Xingfeng did not directly concede. If a direct clash was ineffective, he could use other methods. The Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique was not known for direct attacks. As long as Chen Fei didn¡¯t catch his true form, Kuang Xingfeng still had a chance. Moreover, the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique involved some subtle aspects of time rules, which was also very effective in speeding up healing. Though Kuang Xingfeng appeared heavily injured, he could recover significantly in a short while and might even repeat the same attack. But it would not be a direct clash; he would use other methods. Outside the battle zone, everyone watched Chen Fei with amazement. Such power meant that Kuang Xingfeng could not withstand even one round at Chen Fei¡¯s hands. However, it was a pity that Chen Fei was currently in an illusion, and the battle¡¯s outcome was entirely at Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s discretion. In this regard, Chen Fei seemed to be at a disadvantage. Moreover, everyone could see that Chen Fei had indeed used a forbidden technique, as his aura was fluctuating. Although the fluctuation was not great, it was noticeably different from the previously stable power. This meant that Chen Fei¡¯s current power could not be sustained, and once the forbidden technique wore off, the outcome of the match might change. Within the battle zone, Chen Fei looked at the spot where Kuang Xingfeng had disappeared. His body slightly adjusted its direction in mid-air before the Eternal Night Sword slashed out again. ¡°Vroom!¡± The Eternal Night Sword¡¯s blade left a trail of enormous force and a muffled sound, creating ripples along the blade. However, after this slash, Kuang Xingfeng did not appear. It was as if Chen Fei had misjudged. Chen Fei remained calm, moving the Eternal Night Manifestation back several miles before slashing out again. Yet, besides the ominous hum of the sword cutting through the sky, there were no other changes. Other practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm looked at Chen Fei with bewilderment, unsure of what he was doing. Only those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm showed subtle movements in their expressions, their eyes reflecting surprise. With Chen Fei¡¯s last two strikes, the previously smooth and invisible illusion was forced to reveal many traces. These traces destabilized the entire illusion, causing the hidden figure of Kuang Xingfeng to start showing signs of exposure. Chen Fei instantly disappeared from his position, reappearing several dozen miles away, and the Eternal Night Sword struck again. ¡°Clang!¡± This time, there was no emptiness beneath the Eternal Night Sword. A figure appeared in front of it, clashing with the blade. ¡°Pfft!¡± Kuang Xingfeng spat out a mouthful of blood, nearly losing grip on the Abyss Sword, which was almost sent flying. Even though he managed to block the blow and the immense power of the Eternal Night Sword was absorbed by the illusion, the remaining force still inflicted severe injuries on Kuang Xingfeng. With seventy percent of the Soul Dissolution and the Pillar Mountain¡¯s divine power, Chen Fei¡¯s strength was beyond the reach of a normal late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner. When the illusion could no longer deceive Chen Fei and they were forced into a direct confrontation, Kuang Xingfeng could not withstand such terrifying power. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s figure became blurry as he tried to retreat into the illusion again. He knew that if he took another blow from Chen Fei, he would fall into a near-death state. As long as he could drag out the fight until Chen Fei¡¯s forbidden technique wore off, he still had a chance at victory! Chen Fei took a step forward, his enormous Eternal Night Manifestation foot imprint spreading ripples in mid-air, causing a massive disturbance throughout the illusion. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s figure, which was about to merge back into the illusion, was forcibly pulled out again. Kuang Xingfeng stared at Chen Fei in disbelief. How could his illusion be seen through to such an extent by Chen Fei? This was even harder to accept than being forced out and wounded by Chen Fei¡¯s three strikes. In the illusion he had created, he should have been the true master! Chen Fei met Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s gaze and swung the Qianyuan Sword. With the Indestructible Vision not merging into the illusion and the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword used to probe the illusion, especially when Kuang Xingfeng was pushing his power to the limit, Chen Fei could see the fundamental operation rules of the illusion. With this knowledge, finding Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s true form and briefly forcing him out of the illusion was not a significant problem. The enormous Eternal Night Sword, carrying terrifying power, arrived before Kuang Xingfeng. With no time to evade, Kuang Xingfeng let out a roar. His already burning soul ignited even more fiercely, consuming not only his soul but also his flesh. In an instant, Kuang Xingfeng was reduced to little more than skin and bones, but the Abyss Sword in his hand erupted with astonishing power, meeting the Eternal Night Sword. ¡°Vroom!¡± A ripple spread out, and the entire illusion was torn in two by the force of the ripple. Beneath the Abyss Sword, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s expression was extremely ferocious; he was unwilling to lose! Chen Fei looked at Kuang Xingfeng under the Eternal Night Sword as the Pillar Mountain behind him completely collapsed into void. This was a complete dissolution of divine powers, but it had little effect on Chen Fei, who would be unable to dissolve Pillar Mountain again for at most a day or two. However, for Kuang Xingfeng, the impact was immense. The power of the Eternal Night Sword surged dramatically. The Abyss Sword quivered and then abruptly reversed, slamming into Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s body. Before Kuang Xingfeng could react, his chest was shattered, and his organs turned into blood mist, which was immediately torn apart by the violent force. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Bang!¡± Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s mangled body crashed to the ground, his gaze blankly fixed on Chen Fei before he fell into unconsciousness. A golden light descended from the sky, landing on Kuang Xingfeng, stabilizing his injuries and quickly beginning the healing process. ¡°The winner is Chen Fei from Sky Sea Branch!¡± A booming voice echoed, drawing everyone¡¯s gaze inevitably towards Chen Fei. Chapter 957 - Chapter 957: Monster Chapter 957: Monster Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Kuang Xingfeng was taken to a healing place by the head of the Qiankun Mansion. Without treatment, Kuang Xingfeng would likely have died on the spot. Battles between prodigies are encouraged by Qiankun Mansion, but there is one crucial condition: no one can die. Losing a prodigy would be a significant loss for humanity. Humanity¡¯s life-and-death battles should be fought against alien races. Chen Fei descended from the sky and cupped his hands towards the surrounding people before leaving the Fire Away Branch. Everyone watched Chen Fei¡¯s departing figure until he disappeared, at which point intense discussions erupted. It was simply outrageous¡ªChen Fei had won again! He had defeated twelve opponents of the same rank and triumphed over higher-ranked foes, and now he had slain another prodigy with his sword. Even though Kuang Xingfeng had performed exceptionally well, most people believed that any of them in the later stage of the Sun Moon Realm would have been swept out of the arena by Kuang Xingfeng. The Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique was strong, but there were dozens of similar techniques in Qiankun Mansion at the same level. What was truly powerful was Kuang Xingfeng himself. His understanding of this technique allowed him to create illusions that were nearly impossible for ordinary Sun Moon Realm practitioners to see through. If one couldn¡¯t see through it, one would be completely controlled by Kuang Xingfeng. Even though they saw that Chen Fei was stronger in direct combat, they still thought that Kuang Xingfeng might be the eventual victor. In combat, the difference between being proactive and reactive is profound. They had experienced this deeply over many years of training. Yet, in the end, Chen Fei forced Kuang Xingfeng out of his illusion with three strikes and interrupted his attempt to re-enter it. Clearly, Chen Fei had seen through the illusion. At that moment, the momentum of attack and defense shifted. Unable to win or evade, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s fate was sealed. In this battle, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s strength was even more evident, but he encountered Chen Fei, who was stronger. Most people had anticipated Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s strength, especially since he was ranked twenty-fifth among the Sun Moon Realm practitioners in the Fire Away Branch. But Chen Fei¡¯s strength was truly unexpected. Not only did he overpower Kuang Xingfeng in direct combat, but he also managed to resist the powerful illusion. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was comprehensive and all-encompassing, especially considering his relatively short training period. He had recently broken through to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. The outcome of this battle quickly spread throughout Qiankun Mansion and even beyond its walls. Most people who had bet on Chen Fei¡¯s loss were filled with resignation, many having lost three times on Chen Fei alone. Although Chen Fei was not their personal bet, their losses were severe. The few who had bet on Chen Fei¡¯s win were overjoyed, unable to hide their smiles. Whether it was about achievement points or not, it didn¡¯t matter much since they hadn¡¯t bet too much. But when the other eighty percent of Sun Moon Realm practitioners lost while they won, a sense of superiority naturally emerged. People¡¯s sense of happiness is sometimes forged through such comparisons. Half an hour later, Chen Fei arrived at the courtyard where Hua Zhicun was located. Hua Zhicun looked at Chen Fei with a peculiar expression. ¡°Something wrong?¡± Chen Fei asked, noticing Hua Zhicun¡¯s demeanor, and chuckled lightly. ¡°Nothing, just wondering if, when you reach the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, I will still be at my current level.¡± Hua Zhicun said as he transferred three thousand achievement points to Chen Fei¡¯s jade plaque. A new generation replacing the old. Although Chen Fei was only in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, after witnessing Chen Fei¡¯s battle, Hua Zhicun suddenly felt a sense of urgency from being overtaken by a younger generation. Hua Zhicun considered himself exceptionally talented. Before Qiankun Mansion opened, he had already reached the peak of the Sun Moon Realm and was preparing to break through to the Rule Integration Realm. But now, Hua Zhicun felt that his talent seemed ordinary in comparison. ¡°That probably won¡¯t be the case. I estimate it will take me a few more years to reach the peak of the Sun Moon Realm.¡± Chen Fei estimated his training progress seriously. Hua Zhicun¡¯s eyelids twitched slightly. He had merely expressed a feeling, but now it seemed Chen Fei might indeed reach the peak of the Sun Moon Realm within a few years. Hua Zhicun was not confident in breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm within a few years. For most Sun Moon Realm practitioners, the Rule Integration Realm was a significant barrier that was not easily crossed. Even Sun Moon Realm experts who ascended from lower realms, who were expected to be exceptionally talented, faced immense difficulty in breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm after arriving in the Return to Nothing Realm. The number who successfully did so was far fewer than expected. With Qiankun Mansion¡¯s superior cultivation environment, Hua Zhicun¡¯s confidence had only improved slightly compared to before. A breakthrough within a few years would require a serious effort. Moments later, Chen Fei took his leave and headed towards his own courtyard. The courtyard had been changed and was now located in the area for late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners. The Sky Sea Branch¡¯s courtyards for late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners had been restored to thirty, and Chen Fei¡¯s current courtyard was far better than the one that had been taken from him before. Along the way, Chen Fei encountered several late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners who all nodded to him, and Chen Fei returned the gestures. Some of these practitioners even took the time to chat with Chen Fei, inviting him to visit their courtyards and discuss cultivation insights when he had time. Although Chen Fei was only in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, no one in Qiankun Mansion regarded him as such anymore. A genius could not be viewed through ordinary standards. Indeed, Chen Fei had risen to the level of a prodigy in everyone¡¯s eyes. While prodigies defeated opponents of higher ranks, Chen Fei had exceeded even prodigies, warranting his own category among geniuses. There was also a common understanding that any bets involving Chen Fei should be placed on him winning. This was a hard-earned lesson from repeated losses. Many had come to realize that Chen Fei would never undertake something without confidence. Even when something seemed absurd, if Chen Fei was involved, it suddenly became reasonable. However, this consensus would likely lead to another issue: there might no longer be any bets involving Chen Fei in the future. When the common belief is that you are unbeatable, no one would be willing to take the risk of being the bookmaker. In the courtyard, Sect Leader Qu Qingsheng and others waited for Chen Fei¡¯s return. In the past six months, Chen Fei had moved through three different courtyards, from the top-ranked courtyard for early-stage Sun Moon Realm to the current late-stage Sun Moon Realm courtyard. Naturally, the effectiveness of the courtyard had continually improved and was now at a rather astonishing level. After all, even for late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners, the benefits were highly significant, let alone for those below this realm like Qu Qingsheng and others. With three thousand achievement points, Chen Fei did not use them for the treasure vault this time. He had previously exchanged for materials that could assist in enhancing the understanding of divine abilities for the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, and the Earth Concealment Bamboo could only be used once. The Cloud Sun Pills, however, could continue to enhance Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation of the Pillar Mountain. Each Cloud Sun Pill was worth two hundred achievement points, and Chen Fei could exchange for fifteen. The ten Cloud Sun Pills previously consumed had improved Chen Fei¡¯s Pillar Mountain to thirty percent. With fifteen more Cloud Sun Pills, it should reach over seventy percent, nearly eighty percent. The Cloud Sun Pills had a very noticeable effect, but cultivating divine abilities in the Sun Moon Realm was the most challenging aspect. For example, the Pillar Mountain could be continuously upgraded with Cloud Sun Pills, but the cultivation of divine abilities only had the Earth Concealment Bamboo available. This clearly highlighted the difference in difficulty between the two types of cultivation. Therefore, Chen Fei decided to use his achievement points to exchange for access to special cultivation rooms instead of more Cloud Sun Pills. The public area included not only training grounds and stone towers but also various cultivation rooms. Although the current late-stage Sun Moon Realm courtyard had greatly accelerated Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed, it still could not match the effectiveness of those special cultivation rooms. As for exchanging for new techniques, the current Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was sufficient for Chen Fei. He could continue cultivating it to the Great Completion realm before exchanging for new Emperor-level techniques to integrate. Early the next morning, Chen Fei arrived at the public area. He immediately noticed that there were significantly fewer people around. In addition to Chen Fei¡¯s challenge yesterday, the most significant event was the large-scale elimination of Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Thirty percent of them had left Qiankun Mansion and no longer benefited from its accelerated cultivation environment. The public area seemed somewhat desolate as Chen Fei approached the special cultivation rooms, where a Rule Integration Realm expert was stationed. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Yu Dingshan, recognizing Chen Fei, greeted him with a smile. The ultimate goal of Qiankun Mansion was to help prodigies grow faster, so those who displayed exceptional talent, like Chen Fei, were treated well by these Rule Integration Realm leaders. ¡°I¡¯d like to use a cultivation room,¡± Chen Fei said with a cupped fist. ¡°What aspect?¡± Yu Dingshan asked. ¡°Comprehension of techniques.¡± Cultivation rooms were generally divided into three categories: internal cultivation of energy, comprehension of techniques, and finally, cultivation of divine abilities. Chen Fei¡¯s primary goal was to cultivate divine abilities, which would normally require a divine ability-focused room. These cultivation rooms could automatically match the specific environment needed based on the practitioner¡¯s divine ability, allowing them to interact with the world¡¯s vital energy and receive additional spiritual enhancement to improve their divine ability. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, this was the usual procedure for cultivating divine abilities in the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s approach was different. By using his panel, Chen Fei could quickly accumulate proficiency in divine ability comprehension, but he felt that this speed was still insufficient. Therefore, he needed a cultivation room as a comprehension amplifier. The panel generated a comprehension insight in his sea of consciousness, which, with spiritual enhancement, produced more insights. The transformation from one to many accelerated Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency development. While his courtyard had similar capabilities, this place was undoubtedly more effective. Thus, what Chen Fei needed was not a special cultivation environment but an intensely rich spiritual enhancement to continuously amplify his comprehension. Chapter 958 - Chapter 958: Day by Day Chapter 958: Day by Day Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Go to that room. It¡¯s a hundred merit points per day. Merit points will be deducted when you enter the cultivation room, and they will stop when you leave.¡± Yu Dingshan nodded and didn¡¯t ask further. Each prodigy has their own cultivation schedule. Although they are all in the Rule Integration Realm and have more experience, cultivation is a very personal matter. What works for one person might not be suitable for another. Therefore, the usual teachings in the Qiankun Mansion focus more on broad cultivation philosophies that apply to everyone, rather than specific methods. ¡°Thank you, senior!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands and then walked forward, entering a cultivation room. The room was very simply furnished, with only a mat inside, nothing else. Cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm have long since given up eating regularly. They still eat occasionally, mainly to savor different tastes or special spiritual materials that, after cooking, offer unique flavors. Other than that, few cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm maintain a three-meal-a-day habit. Chen Fei closed the door of the cultivation room and sat cross-legged on the mat. In just a moment, Chen Fei felt the difference in this cultivation room. With a slight adjustment of his techniques, the spiritual essence from the heavens and earth directly filled Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. If the spiritual essence in the previous courtyard for late-stage Sun Moon Realm was at a level one, here it was at least level five. No wonder a hundred merit points a day seemed so worthwhile to Chen Fei. The effectiveness was well worth the cost. It¡¯s hard to say how much others¡¯ cultivation speed would increase. After all, spiritual essence only aids in enhancing comprehension and doesn¡¯t directly lead to insights into techniques or divine powers. But Chen Fei had his own insights, and these insights could evolve further from this base, making a significant difference. For others, it¡¯s moving from zero to one, but for Chen Fei, it¡¯s about turning one into more. Moreover, with the resonance of the Qiankun Cauldron, before breaking through to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s resonance was the highest among all cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm. With the Indestructible Vision evolving into a complete divine power, the resonance between Chen Fei and the Qiankun Cauldron, according to the height of the lifting ceremony, had reached five inches. The Qiankun Technique, which enhances resonance, had already reached perfection after several months of cultivation and was now progressing toward the Great Completion stage. Given the current level of spiritual essence in this cultivation room, achieving the Great Completion of the Qiankun Technique would only take a few days. Once the Qiankun Technique reaches Great Completion, Chen Fei¡¯s resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron would likely be locked in at between five and six inches. Due to Chen Fei¡¯s high base resonance, even the Great Completion Qiankun Technique couldn¡¯t significantly increase the resonance any further. Chen Fei pushed aside distractions and began to focus on cultivation. Soon, the insights into the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, the Pillar Mountain, and the Qiankun Technique appeared in his sea of consciousness. Under the cover of spiritual essence, these three insights evolved into even more profound understandings. Chen Fei greedily absorbed these insights. His techniques and divine powers began to advance at an astonishing rate. By the evening of the third day, sooner than Chen Fei had anticipated, the Qiankun Technique reached Great Completion. The already extreme enhancement from the Qiankun Cauldron surged even more, making the spiritual essence in the cultivation room even richer. Outside the cultivation room, Yu Dingshan glanced curiously at the direction of the room. The fluctuation in spiritual essence was quite obvious. Among all the cultivation rooms in the area, Chen Fei was the only one currently using it. Other cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm were reluctant to spend a hundred merit points a day. Yu Dingshan took a few looks and then withdrew his gaze. It¡¯s normal for a genius to stir up some commotion during cultivation. Yu Dingshan didn¡¯t intend to investigate further¡ªthere was no need and no inclination to do so. At that moment, most of Yu Dingshan¡¯s attention was focused on the area where the Human Race and the Monster Race intersected outside the Qiankun Mansion. In fact, most of the cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm had concentrated their attention on that area. Four days earlier, Dao Yuefeng had been the first to notice something unusual, and recently, news about the area had reached all Human Race cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm. A shattered space had appeared in that region. The Return to Nothing Realm, as it was called, was known as such because it was the endpoint of all dimensional spaces. In the Return to Nothing Realm, other dimensional spaces were occasionally pulled into it. Dimensional spaces in the void were mostly like the Boundless Sea, where the highest realm one could cultivate was the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. To advance further, one had to enter the Return to Nothing Realm. However, the void was boundless, with countless dimensional spaces. Some of these spaces evolved to reach the Rule Integration Realm. These spaces had more stringent and robust rules, but eventually, they were locked by the Return to Nothing Realm and forcibly pulled into it. Due to their uniqueness, when these spaces merged with the Return to Nothing Realm, they underwent many peculiar changes. The most noticeable change was that the source of the dimension began to dissipate and condense. The source of the dimension had a certain chance to help cultivators in the late stage of the sixth rank of the Rule Integration Realm to peer into the final layer, thus reaching the peak of the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm. Even if it didn¡¯t assist late-stage cultivators, it could still aid those in the sixth-rank Emperor Realm. Controlling a secondary rule was not the limit for an Emperor Realm cultivator; the difference in the number of rules refined resulted in significant differences in combat power between Emperors. Besides the source of the dimension, the process of merging with the Return to Nothing Realm also caused the rules of the dimension to become clear and eventually condense into rule crystals. These rule crystals were also highly sought after by cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm. They could be directly comprehended and even absorbed. Since the rules were in a solidified state, the mixed rules, although not as distinct as those in the void, were much simpler to understand compared to those. Cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm were in the process of mastering rules. Such rule crystals allowed them to rapidly advance their realms, making them highly desirable. In addition to rule crystals, the intense changes caused by collisions also led to the emergence of many rare materials during the process, which absorbed various spiritual essences to grow. The dimensions being forcibly pulled into the Return to Nothing Realm were those capable of reaching the Rule Integration Realm. These dimensions already had rare materials. With further transformation, their value skyrocketed. Although not as valuable as rule crystals, they were still extremely rare. Naturally, as these rare materials absorbed spiritual essences, the races within these dimensions also absorbed spiritual essences and grew stronger. During the collision, the immense forces caused severe casualties among the beings within the dimension. However, those who survived became exceptionally powerful. As for top-grade spirit stones and other resources like the sixth-rank primordial crystals used by cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, they were not of much concern. It wasn¡¯t that they were overlooked, but rather, if one actually entered this shattered dimension, their focus would not be on these resources. The fallen dimension attracted attention not only from the Human Race and the Monster Race but also from all capable races in the vicinity. At that time, there was no intense fighting in the area because the shattered space was still inaccessible. The collision of such extreme spaces distorted the rules too much. Although the sixth-rank space was negligible compared to the Return to Nothing Realm, for nearby races with a maximum strength of only the sixth stage, the distorted rules were sufficient to block all those who attempted to enter. To truly explore and find the aforementioned treasures, one had to wait for the distortion in the rules to subside somewhat. According to Dao Yuefeng¡¯s calculations, in about ten days, the distortion in the rules would decrease by one level. At that point, the strongest beings would be able to enter the shattered space. The lower the cultivation level, the smaller the disturbances caused. Cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm, who do not control rules, find that their divine powers¡ªthough they function like miniature rules¡ªencounter a rebound effect when faced with the distorted rules of the shattered space, making entry impossible. This is true for Sun Moon Realm cultivators, and even more so for those in the Rule Integration Realm who control some rules. In ten days, beings at the Mountain Sea Realm could enter. In about twenty days, cultivators in the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm would be able to enter, followed by those in the mid-stage and late stage of the Sun Moon Realm as time went on. For cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm to enter, it would take at least six months, or even up to a year. The shattered space was extremely dangerous. The distortion in the rules wasn¡¯t limited to the outer layer of the shattered space; even the interior was twisted and entangled. Therefore, any situation encountered in the shattered space was possible. Besides the distorted rules, the surviving beings within the shattered space also posed significant threats. It could be said that while treasures were likely to be found throughout the shattered space, one could also face fatal dangers immediately upon entry. Despite the dangers, entry into the shattered space was still necessary. Securing enough dimensional sources and rule crystals could significantly boost a race¡¯s strength, making it possible to gain several more Emperors. Worrying about dangers and avoiding entry would only reduce a race¡¯s competitiveness. The Human Race already had six Emperors stationed outside the shattered space, including Dao Yuefeng. Additionally, a group of exceptionally powerful Mountain Sea Realm cultivators was also ready to enter the shattered space as soon as the opportunity arose. Amidst the external turmoil, Chen Fei was fully immersed in his cultivation. By the thirteenth day in the cultivation room, the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword technique had reached the mastery stage, boosting Chen Fei¡¯s combat power by thirty percent. On the twenty-fifth day, the divine power seed Pillar Mountain reached perfection. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At this point, if Chen Fei faced off against Kuang Xingfeng, he could easily defeat him, similar to their previous encounter, by simply using thirty percent of his soul power. On the thirtieth day, Chen Fei regretfully left the cultivation room. The proficiency of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was already more than halfway to perfection, and in another half month, it would likely reach completion. At the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, no one had been able to comprehend the Emperor Realm legacy to such an extent, let alone the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, which was even stronger than the Emperor Realm legacy. But Chen Fei had achieved it. Chapter 959 - Chapter 959: Flesh and Blood Millstone Chapter 959: Flesh and Blood Millstone Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Had a good harvest?¡± Yu Dingshan noticed Chen Fei¡¯s changed aura as he came out, his expression slightly shifting. The effectiveness of the training room was undeniable; after all, with a hundred merit points a day, if it didn¡¯t work, they wouldn¡¯t dare charge such a price. However, claiming that it could transform someone completely was certainly an exaggeration. The training room¡¯s main benefit was accelerating the training process. Yet, looking at Chen Fei now, Yu Dingshan could see that the changes were quite significant. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation level hadn¡¯t changed much, since this training room focused on understanding the techniques. But the overall impression Chen Fei gave Yu Dingshan, with his overwhelming presence, had increased significantly compared to a month ago. It was clear that Chen Fei¡¯s progress in his techniques must have been tremendous over the past month. Many people had exchanged for Emperor-level techniques, and Chen Fei was no exception. To advance the Emperor-level legacy so noticeably in just a month was indeed impressive. ¡°I¡¯ve gained some insights,¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile and a cupped fist salute. If he had enough merit points, Chen Fei would want to stay in the training room until he reached the Great Completion of the Desolate Thunder Night Star Sword. By then, not only would the peak of the Sun Moon Realm be no challenge, but even breaking through the Rule Integration Realm would be easy for him. If he couldn¡¯t break through the Rule Integration Realm after perfecting the Emperor-level legacy, then it would be hard for anyone in the human race to reach that stage. ¡°There have been some issues at the human borders recently. Would you like to hear an old man¡¯s chatter?¡± Yu Dingshan said with a gentle smile, looking at Chen Fei. Yu Dingshan had been feeling somewhat restless here, mainly because the situation with the Glass Clan¡¯s space at the border was occupying his mind, preventing him from focusing on his usual cultivation. With several Mountain Sea Realm experts from surrounding races entering the space, they had managed to get a general understanding of the situation within. The Glass Clan, with bodies like glass, was quite different from ordinary flesh-and-blood beings. If you stood close to a Glass Clan member, you could even see the movement of their blood and veins through their skin. Although the Glass Clan had its own background in the Return to Nothing Realm, it was very distant from here, with almost no interactions. Without a Seventh Stage Open Heaven Realm expert stationed there, after understanding the situation of this shattered space, the surrounding races had increased their exploration efforts with Mountain Sea Realm experts. Currently, there were dozens of Emperor-level experts around the Glass space. While they were involved, it hadn¡¯t yet reached the point of open conflict. Apart from mutual caution, the main reason was that the true treasures within the Glass space hadn¡¯t yet been revealed. The plane¡¯s origin and rule crystals were beyond the reach of Mountain Sea Realm experts, so what was being brought out were mostly Sixth Stage spiritual materials. Although Sixth Stage spiritual materials were precious, they weren¡¯t worth risking lives for in the Emperor realm. However, with the rules of the Glass space slightly stabilizing a few days ago, the early Sun Moon Realm experts could now enter. How things would develop next was hard to predict, but none of the ten or so races wanted to retreat. ¡°The Glass space, with its rule crystals!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered after hearing Yu Dingshan¡¯s brief explanation. This Glass space was like a giant treasure trove, particularly valuable for Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm practitioners. Such an opportunity could allow a race to produce several Emperor-level experts, making it an opportunity no race could afford to miss. The Return to Nothing Realm often saw shattered spaces appear, but their locations were always too far from the human race. Traveling thousands of miles to participate, even if they could get some items, they might be attacked on the way back. Moreover, those from outside the region who forced their way in without an advantage in strength were often rejected and might provoke anger, leading to being besieged. But the Glass space this time was right at the human race¡¯s doorstep¡ªa great opportunity indeed. ¡°In about a month, the mid Sun Moon Realm should be able to enter. Do you want to go?¡± Yu Dingshan asked Chen Fei. Fortune favors the bold; even without an Emperor¡¯s call, many Mountain Sea and Sun Moon Realm experts would head straight to places like the Glass space. The Qiankun Mansion provided a wealth of resources, and training progressed rapidly, but there were specific rules for obtaining these resources. After all, this was merely a treasure trove for the human race, and the quality of the resources was not flawless, with high requirements for talent. Those with slightly weaker aptitude but a strong drive for martial arts naturally had to seek other methods for continued cultivation. Inside the Glass space, with numerous races piled together, it was a veritable meat grinder. Those with inferior strength or luck might end up as nothing but bones. However, if one had a bit of luck, even the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm wouldn¡¯t be an obstacle. The plane¡¯s origin and rule crystals could be used not only by Rule Integration Realm experts but also by Sun Moon Realm practitioners. If a Sun Moon Realm expert obtained such items, they could choose whether to use a small portion for themselves and either keep or hand over the remainder to the human race. Of course, if one truly acquired these items, the human race would offer irresistible incentives to buy them, ensuring that they would not be treated unfairly. For this reason, many Sun Moon Realm experts in the Qiankun Mansion had gone without hesitation. ¡°I need to think about it,¡± Chen Fei said after some consideration, without giving a definite answer. The Glass space held many valuable items that Chen Fei naturally desired, but he wasn¡¯t in an urgent need at the moment. Even though he had no merit points right now, with his high resonance with the Qiankun Cauldron, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed in the late Sun Moon Realm courtyard wouldn¡¯t be very slow. When Chen Fei previously mentioned reaching the peak of the Sun Moon Realm within a few years, he wasn¡¯t joking¡ªit was something he was likely to achieve. The only factor Chen Fei needed to consider was how long the war between the human race and the surrounding races might be delayed. Without the Glass treasure trove, even with significant conflicts between the human race, the Monster Clan, and the Ice Clan, a full-scale war would still take time to ignite. However, with the appearance of the Glass space, the treasures within could greatly accelerate this process. Especially if the human race acquired numerous treasures, the possibility of producing more Emperor-level experts could make the outbreak of war unpredictable. It was possible that the next moment, war could engulf the entire human race. As a member of the human race, Chen Fei would have no ability to remain aloof when that time came. ¡°You should consider it carefully; it¡¯s not a safe place,¡± Yu Dingshan nodded. A moment later, Chen Fei left the public area and returned to his courtyard. After chatting casually with Feng Xiupu and others, Chen Fei discussed cultivation with Chi Shuqing and Tong Linyun for a few hours before contentedly heading to the secret chamber of the courtyard. With his three thousand merit points depleted and having not attended classes for a month, there were no more merit points to earn. Chen Fei¡¯s reputation in the Qiankun Mansion made it difficult to earn merit points quickly through challenges alone. Tasks in the Qiankun Mansion could also yield merit points, but currently, all tasks were related to the Glass space, and Chen Fei hadn¡¯t yet decided whether to go there. In the secret chamber, Chen Fei clenched his fists, manifesting the Eternal Night Manifestation and the Pillar Mountain behind him, filling his body with immense power. With seventy percent of his soul unlocked, the Pillar Mountain appeared! A ripple spread from Chen Fei, and in the next moment, he thrust the Qianyuan Sword forward. The Eternal Night Manifestation Sword almost overlapped with Chen Fei, mimicking his movements. The Eternal Night Sword burst forth with dazzling light, but the next moment, it vanished as Chen Fei stored it in the panel space. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he swept the Qianyuan Sword, and the sword light was also stored in another space. The formations in the secret chamber trembled continuously, as if they might shatter at any moment. Chen Fei sheathed the Qianyuan Sword, and his aura began to recede. While he hadn¡¯t decided on the Glass space yet, there was one place he could explore: the space behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Currently, the only way to reach that place was through the Boundless Sea¡¯s Corpse Cliff Mountain, and as the plane¡¯s origin was being extracted, the boundary limit would further decrease. In a few years, even mid Sun Moon Realm experts might not be able to enter the Boundless Sea. Therefore, Chen Fei stored two attack moves in the spatial compartment, ready to use if needed. Early the next morning, Chen Fei restored the shattered Pillar Mountain and left the Qiankun Mansion, heading straight to the Teleportation Hall in Sky Sea City. The teleportation array to the Boundless Sea had been relocated here. ¡°Boundless Sea? Five hundred supreme elemental stones,¡± the hall¡¯s steward said expressionlessly as he glanced at Chen Fei. Such teleportation arrays, which left the Return to Nothing Realm for lower world planes, required a substantial amount of supreme elemental stones to activate. Fortunately, this amount of the supreme elemental stones was no longer a significant burden for Chen Fei. He handed over the stones and stepped onto the teleportation array. In the next moment, the array emitted a beam of light, and Chen Fei vanished from the platform. The steward watched the empty teleportation array, his gaze flickering slightly. In the southwestern region of the Boundless Sea, at Thousand Rocks Mountain, a spatial passage opened on the teleportation array, and a figure slowly emerged. The guards at the teleportation array glanced at Chen Fei but soon lost interest. Chen Fei floated up, sensing the elemental energy of the Boundless Sea, and frowned slightly. Stagnant, oppressive! This was the state of spiritual energy in the Boundless Sea. While the Mountain Sea Realm experts might not feel it, for Chen Fei, who was already in the mid Sun Moon Realm, it felt like being trapped in a cramped box. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only And this box seemed to be continuously shrinking, pressing Chen Fei further. Chen Fei shook his head and broke through the space directly, vanishing from his location. The space in the Return to Nothing Realm was incredibly solid¡ªso much so that even Sun Moon Realm and Rule Integration Realm experts could not break it. In contrast, the space in the Boundless Sea was much more fragile, allowing Chen Fei to travel more easily. In less than a few minutes, Chen Fei crossed several hundred thousand miles, moving from Thousand Rocks Mountain to Corpse Cliff Mountain. Chapter 960 - Chapter 960: Decay Chapter 960: Decay Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei looked up at the sky above the Corpse Cliff Mountain. After part of the Source of the Boundless Sea was extracted, the spatial rifts in Corpse Cliff Mountain also began to increase. This indicated a decline in the strength of the dimension and the power of its rules. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he arrived in the cave, casually retrieving the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele from the Concealment Bell and placing it back in its original position. Chen Fei activated the Suppressing Dragon Elephant using his Sun Moon Realm energy. It seemed as if a dragon elephant was truly emerging from the void, with a faint roar echoing all around. The area where the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele had cracked began to reconnect with the earth¡¯s veins. Gradually, ripples started to appear on the stele, and a spatial passage was about to open. When Chen Fei initially acquired the complete Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the technique had stated that to cultivate it to the point of Blood Rebirth, Suppressing Dragon Elephant Blood Essence was required as a catalyst. At that time, Chen Fei had used the panel to directly bypass this barrier. Upon arriving in the Return to Nothing Realm, Chen Fei learned that there was indeed a dragon elephant race in this realm. This race was incredibly powerful, with several beings at the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm, making them giants compared to the human race. The fact that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique dared to use dragon elephant blood as a cultivation method implied something worth exploring deeply. This was also why Chen Fei wanted to explore the space behind the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele. Even though the area had become a wasteland, there might still be something unique to find. As the ripples on the stele grew denser, a massive fluctuation flashed through, and the spatial passage was fully formed. Chen Fei raised his head slightly and stared at the space behind the stele. An ominous presence confronted him. He sensed a warning from the Indestructible Vision, but it was not strong. Clearly, this danger was unlikely to pose a threat to Chen Fei at present. Even if there was significant danger, Chen Fei had a fallback: the rebirth nodes positioned in the void. For the continuation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, it was worth taking the risk. Understanding whether there were further techniques related to the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could not only directly enhance Chen Fei¡¯s current combat power but also be of tremendous benefit for future cultivation. Human heritage peaks at the sixth level of the Rule Integration Realm. There is no knowledge of how to break through to the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm among humans. The Rule Integration Realm was one of Chen Fei¡¯s goals, but only one among many. With the panel, Chen Fei could set his sights higher and further. Chen Fei took a step forward and merged into the spatial passage. Moments later, Chen Fei emerged from the passage, standing on a peak. He looked ahead and immediately saw several blood-red orbs, all at the initial stage of the fifth level. Chen Fei glanced around. When he had just broken through to the Sun Moon Realm, he had considered leaving the Boundless Sea from here. However, at that time, a deeper, hidden danger was present. Now, standing here, he found that danger had disappeared. Ignoring the blood-red orbs, Chen Fei moved swiftly to the southeastern corner of the peak. Previously, he had sent his demonic body to scout the area. The demon had seen a huge gap opened in the southeastern corner, and a large number of blood-red orbs had disappeared at that time. Now, the gap in the southeastern corner had closed, and the entire peak was once again enveloped in a massive spatial storm. A blood-red orb appeared behind Chen Fei, with countless fleshy tendrils reaching toward him. However, before they could touch him, a layer of black barrier blocked them. Chen Fei turned to look at the blood-red orb. A purple light flashed from his eyes, and information about the orb appeared in his perception. Previously, when the demonic body used the Dust Giant Body, the attack on the blood-red orb had no effect, as if the orb was merely an illusion. The blood-red orb was certainly not an illusion; it was just that the mountain and sea realm demon, facing the orb¡¯s peculiar divine powers, saw it like the moon reflected in water. Visible but nearly impossible to capture. The illusory divine power of the blood-red orbs could defeat any being below the Sun Moon Realm. Without the correct method, one could never hope to touch these orbs. However, for Chen Fei, who was now in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the situation had changed drastically. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand shot out like lightning, grabbing a tendril of the blood-red orb. In the next moment, he exerted a bit of force, slamming the entire blood-red orb onto the ground. ¡°Boom!¡± With a thunderous explosion, the area where the blood-red orb touched the ground instantly turned into a bloody mess. ¡°Screech!¡± A crack suddenly appeared on the top of the blood-red orb, revealing interlocking saw-like teeth. An ear-piercing scream erupted from within. Chen Fei remained expressionless. The scream, accompanied by a soul-shaking impact, was as gentle as a breeze to him now and caused no harm. Chen Fei lifted his right foot, and the Eternal Night Manifestation appeared behind him, mimicking his movement and stomping down. ¡°Bang!¡± The entire peak trembled slightly before returning to calm, and the blood-red orb beneath the Eternal Night Manifestation¡¯s foot instantly ceased its screaming. Chen Fei lifted his foot, revealing a deep pit in the ground, where the blood-red orb had been reduced to ashes. The spiritual essence floated in mid-air before flowing into the Qianyuan Sword. Turning around, Chen Fei saw six blood-red orbs floating behind him, drawn in by the scream of the previous orb. ¡°Screech!¡± The six blood-red orbs exposed their serrated mouths, emitting a harsh, collective scream that stirred the elemental energy of the world. Behind them, a blurry shadow began to form. The shadow was wrapped in countless chains, and a decaying aura rapidly spread across a hundred-mile radius. The demonic shadow fixated on Chen Fei, its mouth opened in a silent scream that created massive waves of distortion aimed at Chen Fei. Chen Fei raised his brows, surprised that a mere few initial-stage fifth-level blood-red orbs could combine to produce such a transformation. The demonic shadow, an unknown strong being¡¯s projection, despite being merely a simple manifestation, exuded a chilling, decaying aura that was truly terrifying. A weaker opponent who merely touched it might be dragged into a nightmarish illusion and doomed forever. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but recall the time when the Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was first activated and he saw hundreds of blood-red orbs. Even though they were all just initial-stage fifth-level orbs, the combined power they could unleash was almost unimaginable. However, with only six blood-red orbs now, even if they combined their strength, it couldn¡¯t match the late-stage Sun Moon Realm. For Chen Fei, killing ordinary late-stage Sun Moon Realm beings was no longer a difficult task. The Qianyuan Sword spun, and the Eternal Night Sword soared into the sky, a sword light connecting heaven and earth illuminating the entire sky. The demonic shadow¡¯s silent scream faltered momentarily before the entire shadow crumbled. Not only did the shadow collapse, but the six blood-red orbs were also sliced into two by the sword. The next moment, the two halves of each orb were violently torn apart. The six pieces of initial-stage fifth-level spiritual essence flew in, once again flowing into the Qianyuan Sword, which began emitting a series of sword cries. Chen Fei looked down at the Qianyuan Sword, gently stroking its blade, and smiled slightly. Although Chen Fei was now at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the Qianyuan Sword was still a lower-grade profound treasure. The slow advancement of the Qianyuan Sword was not due to any inherent issue with the sword itself, but rather because Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had advanced too quickly in the Qiankun Mansion. Moreover, during the past half year, even though there were many conflicts, none were truly deadly, leaving the Qianyuan Sword without a chance to absorb spiritual essence. Today, absorbing these seven pieces of initial-stage fifth-level spiritual essence had caused some changes in the Qianyuan Sword, but it was still slightly short of advancing to a middle-grade profound treasure. In refining the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword from the six emperor legacies, Chen Fei had been using a secret method to nurture profound treasures, which he recently applied to enhance the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. However, time was indeed quite limited. To achieve significant results with the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell, the fastest way was to infuse them with sufficient fifth-level spiritual materials. Otherwise, merely absorbing spiritual essence would require a considerable amount. The mountain wind swept through, dispersing the ashes of the six blood-red orbs. Chen Fei scanned the surroundings but found no further anomalies. However, with the death of the blood-red orbs, a faint aura of death began to permeate the area. Over time, this death aura was gradually growing stronger. Chen Fei swept his sword, killing most of the death aura, but it reappeared almost immediately, as if it was deeply integrated into the region¡¯s rules. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. As the death aura intensified, a sense of threat grew in his mind. When this death aura reached a certain level, something unpleasant was likely to happen. Chen Fei was unsure of the specifics, but considering the hundreds of vanished blood-red orbs and the previously shattered spatial storm in the southeastern corner of the peak, Chen Fei might not be able to handle it alone. After some thought, Chen Fei decided to leave the Eternal Night Manifestation behind. It would eliminate the death aura as it accumulated. Although each elimination would lead to a significant rebirth of the death aura, it would buy some time. Meanwhile, Chen Fei¡¯s main body moved forward and appeared at the site of the former ruins. The area was now devoid of the ruins, only a few desiccated corpses with long maggots scattered around. Chen Fei had no idea what had happened here before¡ªso many blood-red orbs had vanished, and the collapsed buildings were gone, even the spatial storm had torn open a massive gap. Having previously observed the entire peak covered by the spatial storm, Chen Fei speculated that the inheritance of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant might have been within those collapsed buildings. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With the ruins now missing, Chen Fei could only try other methods. With a slight lift of his head, Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, and soul began to fully activate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. If there was any remaining inheritance here, this method was worth a try. ¡°Roar!¡± A six-legged dragon elephant shadow appeared behind Chen Fei, its ancient beast-like roar echoing throughout the area. The entire peak fell into an abrupt silence before beginning to tremble slightly. Chapter 961 - Chapter 961: Jumping Out of the River of Time Chapter 961: Jumping Out of the River of Time Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The tremors of the mountain peak intensified, causing some rocks to tumble off the cliffs and be torn apart by the swirling void storm below. However, once these tremors reached a certain level, they ceased to increase, and the entire mountain did not display any other anomalies. Chen Fei frowned slightly. The fact that the entire mountain resonated with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant indicated that there was indeed something hidden here, otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be like this. But why, then, was there only trembling and no other phenomena? ¡°Is the Suppressing Dragon Elephant I¡¯m using too weak?¡± Chen Fei pondered for a moment, and his spiritual essence began to unravel. Violent energy force surged directly into the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, making the six-legged dragon elephant behind him become increasingly distinct. It was as if, in the next moment, the dragon elephant was about to truly step out of the void. The tremors of the entire mountain peak increased sharply. Small cracks began to appear on the ground, and a faint, indistinct aura spread out, resonating with Chen Fei¡¯s Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Chen Fei sensed that aura and his expression shifted slightly. He slapped his left arm with his right hand, causing his entire left arm to break off at the shoulder and then explode into a mist of blood that fell onto the mountain peak. Chen Fei remained expressionless as his injured left arm visibly began to heal. In the blink of an eye, his left arm was fully restored. Such an injury would be somewhat troublesome for other beings at the Sun Moon Realm, though it would be somewhat simpler for those with protective divine abilities. For Chen Fei, losing an arm was no different from a scratch on the skin. The only difference was that the recovery required a bit more Energetic force. The blood mist fell to the ground, which absorbed it quickly. The entire mountain peak suddenly burst with a dazzling light, causing Chen Fei to squint slightly. When the surrounding light calmed down, the scene around Chen Fei had completely changed. An ancient great hall, with walls resembling bronze, was adorned with various carvings. Chen Fei glanced around and saw not only human figures but also other large alien beasts. Among these, Chen Fei noticed the silhouette of the six-legged dragon elephant, which occupied at least one-third of the entire mural. Behind the six-legged dragon elephant, the number of figures in the mural increased, indicating that the number of this race was growing. Subsequently, the various alien races this race encountered seemed to become stronger, but this race¡¯s own power also surged wildly, until all the other races lay defeated on the ground. In the final panel of the mural, Chen Fei saw numerous races kneeling in one direction. ¡°You have arrived!¡± As Chen Fei was contemplating the meaning of the bronze murals, a voice suddenly echoed through the ancient bronze hall. Chen Fei turned abruptly to face the front of the hall, where a figure slowly materialized. A tremendous pressure pervaded the entire hall, making one feel compelled to bow in submission. Chen Fei¡¯s body slightly bowed as he resisted the pressure, fixing his gaze on the phantom ahead. The appearance of this phantom was identical to the figures on the bronze hall¡¯s walls, with an eye in the center of the forehead and otherwise resembling a human being. ¡°Who might you be, and where is this place?¡± Chen Fei asked the figure in a deep voice. ¡°You may call me Yan. This is the Celestial Hall, the place of martial arts inheritance.¡± Yan¡¯s form fully materialized and then turned to Chen Fei, showing a slight smile. He continued: ¡°There is no need to be nervous. I have long since died. What you see now is merely a piece of information I left here. Otherwise, this Celestial Hall would not have been preserved.¡± Chen Fei was momentarily stunned by Yan¡¯s words. Yan was already dead? Just moments ago, Chen Fei had thought Yan was some sort of spirit of the bronze ancient hall. ¡°Do not be surprised. In my time, I delved into the rules of time, fate, and causality, and thus predicted that a human would appear here today.¡± Yan seemed to peer through the river of time to see Chen Fei¡¯s current expression and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. ¡°How wondrous is creation. Who would have thought that the last person to master the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique would be a human?¡± Chen Fei felt a slight shock. If what Yan said was true, then Yan¡¯s power must have been astonishingly formidable. To see a scene across such a vast stretch of time was not something easily achieved. And it seemed that the race possessing such a powerful being had eventually vanished from the Return to Nothing Realm? Otherwise, why would the mountain peak where the Celestial Hall is located be so desolate, even occupied by a mass of blood and flesh eyes? The hundreds of blood and flesh eyes were indeed terrifying, but that was relative to the Sun Moon Realm. Any Rule Integration Realm powerhouse among the human race could easily sweep away those blood and flesh eyes. ¡°Young friend, would you be interested in hearing a few stories from me?¡± Yan¡¯s gaze fell on Chen Fei. ¡°Senior, outside the Celestial Hall, there is a pervading deathly aura. My time here may be limited,¡± Chen Fei replied quietly. ¡°I am aware. However, time flows differently within the Celestial Hall compared to the outside. You need not worry about the situation outside.¡± Yan seemed to have genuinely heard Chen Fei¡¯s concerns and responded with a gentle laugh. Chen Fei looked at Yan. If Yan had truly been dead for many years and was able to converse like this based on the future he had seen, it was indeed terrifying. This surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of the rules. Moreover, according to Yan, he had only comprehended part of such rules to achieve this. How then must those who truly control the rules of time operate? Could they dive directly into the river of time and soar freely? ¡°I will follow your instructions, Senior!¡± Chen Fei said with a respectful gesture. ¡°Long ago, a race was born in the Return to Nothing Realm, known as the Three-Eyed Clan¡­¡± Yan¡¯s face took on a nostalgic look as he began to tell the story of the Three-Eyed Clan. The Three-Eyed Clan was among the earliest races to emerge in the Return to Nothing Realm. Initially, the Three-Eyed Clan was extremely weak compared to those races born with inherent powerful abilities due to the rules. But the Three-Eyed Clan possessed exceptional talent. This talent was universal among all Three-Eyed people, meaning each member of the Three-Eyed Clan was a true prodigy. They learned from the wonders of the world, using the various marvels of the Return to Nothing Realm as their teachers, and began their cultivation. Despite lacking systematic martial arts inheritance, the Three-Eyed Clan¡¯s power grew rapidly due to their outstanding talents. Even in the perilous Return to Nothing Realm, the Three-Eyed Clan quickly established a foothold. The number of people within the Three-Eyed Clan increased, and their territory expanded. Eventually, their borders collided with those of other races. War erupted unexpectedly. However, apart from an initial retreat, the Three-Eyed Clan began to grow stronger as they acquired the martial arts inheritance of the enemy races. Their power surged at an astonishing rate. After decades of warfare, not only did the Three-Eyed Clan¡¯s numbers not decrease, but they also grew, eventually winning this not overly brutal war. This result instantly boosted the confidence of the Three-Eyed Clan. It turned out that battle did not weaken the Three-Eyed Clan but made them stronger and stronger. The Three-Eyed Clan began to consciously expand their territory. When encountering other races, they used their formidable strength to forcibly suppress them. The acquired martial arts techniques were selectively absorbed by the powerful members of the Three-Eyed Clan, evolving into even stronger techniques that spread throughout their race. This created a positive feedback loop: the Three-Eyed Clan grew stronger and expanded their territory further. Eventually, they faced their strongest opponent in history, the Six-Legged Dragon Elephant! The Six-Legged Dragon Elephant, born from the rules of heaven and earth, was inherently powerful. Although the Three-Eyed Clan had also become very strong, they were still inferior compared to the Six-Legged Dragon Elephant. The Three-Eyed Clan, which had always grown stronger through battle, suffered a severe defeat. The Six-Legged Dragon Elephant Clan swept through the Three-Eyed Clan with overwhelming force, annihilating the territory and powerful figures the Three-Eyed Clan had painstakingly built up. The Three-Eyed Clan fell into their darkest hour. For the survival of their race, they became a subordinate race to the Six-Legged Dragon Elephant, subjected to their enslavement. This enslavement lasted a full ten thousand years. During this time, the Three-Eyed Clan secretly amassed strength, waiting for the right opportunity. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique was created during this period. It required the blood essence of the Dragon Elephant as the catalyst for cultivation, deliberately included in the technique by the Three-Eyed Clan. The Three-Eyed Clan intended to inform their people that if they did not rise up, they would be suppressed by other races. It must be said that the Three-Eyed Clan¡¯s talent was indeed remarkable¡ªthey learned quickly. Even though they were enslaved by the Six-Legged Dragon Elephant, they gained much knowledge from them. One day, when the Dragon Elephant Clan was engaged in a war with other races, the Three-Eyed Clan finally took action. Several peak Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm members of the Three-Eyed Clan broke through to the Open Heaven Realm. At the cost of one Open Heaven Realm life, they broke the enslavement mark of the Dragon Elephant Clan. After a century-long war, the Three-Eyed Clan emerged victorious, and the Six-Legged Dragon Elephant Clan became the ones enslaved by the Three-Eyed Clan. All members of the Three-Eyed Clan practiced the first stage of their body tempering technique, which was unified as the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. This served as a reminder to all Three-Eyed Clan members not to forget the humiliation of those ten thousand years, and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, continually perfected, became an exceptionally excellent martial arts inheritance. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After all, not every technique could achieve blood rebirth at the Fourth-Level Mountain Sea Realm, and even Fifth-Level techniques struggled to do so. But the Suppressing Dragon Elephant could! Moreover, based on the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, the Three-Eyed Clan created an even more excellent cultivation technique. When the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was cultivated to its peak, it could be further developed into this new technique. Thus, the Celestial Suppression! With the emergence of the Celestial Suppression technique, the Three-Eyed Clan gradually reached their peak and even renamed themselves the Origin Tribe! Chapter 962 - Chapter 962: Celestial Suppression Chapter 962: Celestial Suppression Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This is the story of our Yuan Clan, or the Three-Eyed Clan.¡± Yan¡¯s gaze shifted from the distance, his voice carrying an infinite sense of longing and nostalgia. As a member of the Yuan Clan, Yan deeply loved his people. He didn¡¯t want the Yuan Clan to truly become history, disappearing into the vast river of the Return to Nothing Realm. Thus, when Chen Fei appeared, the last person he had deduced to have successfully mastered the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, Yan couldn¡¯t help but recount the history of the Yuan Clan in detail. ¡°Yuan Clan was so powerful, and yet it was destroyed?¡± Chen Fei asked, somewhat incredulously. According to Yan, after the Yuan Clan suppressed the Dragon Elephant Clan, their power surged dramatically, and eventually, there were strong figures from the Yuan Clan who reached the eighth stage. Seventh Stage to attain Open Heaven Realm, and eighth stage to create the mirror of creation! What is the Creation Realm? It involves recreating the universe, turning the internal space into a complete world with its own rules. Beings within this world can survive, cultivate, and even comprehend these rules. In a Celestial Treasure, people can also survive, but it¡¯s because the world¡¯s energy within the treasure is fully connected to the external world. If one is in the void, people within the Celestial Treasure would not sense the world¡¯s energy. The world opened by the Creation Realm, however, is a world with its own rules. Even the beings in that world might not realize they are actually living inside a powerful being. Such a powerful entity¡¯s strength is unimaginable. At its peak, the Yuan Clan had not just one but dozens of such Creation Realm experts. According to Yan, there were even Yuan Clan experts preparing to break through to the ninth stage to become a truly supreme race in the Return to Nothing Realm. ¡°Being weak means being trampled upon. Being too powerful also breeds envy. The Yuan Clan was too proud, too fragile, and ultimately fell.¡± There was a hint of melancholy in Yan¡¯s expression. The matter of the Six-Legged Dragon Elephant was already known to those supreme races, who naturally would not allow such events to happen again. Thus, the Yuan Clan was completely wiped out, with not a single member left. Chen Fei remained silent, processing what Yan had just said. The Yuan Clan, with its Eighth Stage Creation Realm power, was completely annihilated by other races. If the human race, with only Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm strength, encountered powerful races, would they also be wiped out? ¡°You are of the human race, but since you have mastered the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique, you are considered half of the Yuan Clan. Therefore, if you want to practice the subsequent Celestial Suppression, I can offer it to you. However, there are a few things I need to make clear,¡± Yan said seriously, looking at Chen Fei. ¡°Senior, please speak!¡± Chen Fei responded with a bow. ¡°The Yuan Clan is despised by the supreme races, who will not allow the Yuan Clan to appear again. Even if other races practice their techniques, they will also not be permitted.¡± Yan fixed his intense gaze on Chen Fei and said solemnly, ¡°Therefore, if you practice the Celestial Suppression and these supreme races find out, your entire human race will be annihilated!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s heart shook slightly. Because of practicing the Yuan Clan¡¯s techniques, once discovered, would it lead to the extermination of the entire human race? Even the powerful Yuan Clan was wiped out, and with the human race¡¯s current strength, it might be completely erased from the Return to Nothing Realm with a single swipe. ¡°Hahaha, are you scared?¡± Yan laughed heartily, as if seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression. ¡°Being afraid is normal. If someone views their own race¡¯s survival as insignificant, I wouldn¡¯t pass on the technique!¡± Yan¡¯s laughter gradually subsided. Chen Fei remained silent. If practicing the Celestial Suppression would inevitably lead to death, he naturally wouldn¡¯t foolishly pursue it. After all, in comparison to those supreme races, the current human race truly had no chance at all. To put it bluntly, even if the human race wanted to ally with those supreme races, they wouldn¡¯t even be given a glance. The supreme races would only consider enslaving races that were at least Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm, or even Eighth Stage Creation Realm. ¡°If practicing the technique leads to death, I won¡¯t make a Celestial Hall here. The Celestial Suppression can reach up to the Ninth Stage, but I will only teach you up to the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm.¡± When he mentioned reaching the Ninth Stage, Yan¡¯s expression was filled with pride. Even though the Yuan Clan never produced a true ninth-stage supreme expert, they had perfected their technique up to the ninth stage. This demonstrated the unparalleled talent of the Yuan Clan, and it was no wonder that the supreme races were wary of them, ultimately leading to their complete destruction. Because if not suppressed, the Yuan Clan might have indeed produced a ninth-stage expert. ¡°As for the remaining techniques, you may continue to seek them out in the future with confidence. Once you reach the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm, you will have your own insights. But if you practice the Celestial Suppression beyond the seventh stage and it is discovered, the risk of being found will significantly increase!¡± Yan advised earnestly. Is it safe to only practice part of the Celestial Suppression without being discovered? The human race is in a remote corner of the Return to Nothing Realm where the supreme races wouldn¡¯t even look. Even if Chen Fei reaches the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm, the supreme races likely won¡¯t pay much attention to the human race. ¡°Please teach me the technique, Senior!¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and bowed with his hands clasped. If necessary, Chen Fei decided he could integrate some other techniques into the Celestial Suppression to obscure its appearance. This would further reduce the chance of being discovered. ¡°I was waiting for you to say that!¡± Yan laughed heartily, though his voice grew a bit hoarse toward the end. The Yuan Clan had perished, and now he could only find a human to inherit their techniques, proving that the Yuan Clan had once existed. How sad, how lamentable. But Yan had no other choice. He truly didn¡¯t want the Yuan Clan to silently disappear from the history of the Return to Nothing Realm. Moreover, Yan saw a vague future in this human youth. Such a situation represented endless possibilities for the future of this human youth. Perhaps one day he would die in some corner of the Return to Nothing Realm, or perhaps he would soar to great heights, leading the human race to glory. And maybe, he could even destroy that supreme race? No matter what, Yan was destined not to witness it. But Yan was content! At least there was still hope! The entire Bronze Ancient Hall began to tremble violently, and countless streams of light enveloped Chen Fei¡¯s body. A mysterious and profound technique appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but immerse himself in it after just a glance. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant within him began to operate at its fullest. Yan watched Chen Fei floating in midair with a smile on his face, his eyes involuntarily reflecting the past of the Yuan Clan. Yan¡¯s figure began to fade, and then disappeared. The traces of Yan and the Yuan Clan truly vanished from the Return to Nothing Realm. Unless in the future, Chen Fei stood at the pinnacle of the Return to Nothing Realm with the ninth-stage Celestial Suppression, other races might faintly see traces of the Yuan Clan from back then. After an unknown amount of time, Chen Fei opened his eyes. The Bronze Ancient Hall had long since vanished, and Chen Fei stood on a mountaintop. Everything that had just happened felt like a dream. Chen Fei looked at the panel, which now displayed a new message. ¡°Technique Discovered: Celestial Suppression (Seventh Stage).¡± ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Insufficient Primordial Crystals, unable to simplify!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly; he needed Primordial Crystals to simplify the technique. Primordial Crystals are used by those in the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, and Chen Fei, currently in the Mid-Sun Moon Realm, naturally does not have any. Chen Fei glanced into the distance, where the deathly aura had already grown quite dense. Within half an hour at most, this aura would reach its peak. At that point, other situations would arise. ¡°The Yuan Clan, a supreme race!¡± Yan¡¯s words echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The peak had previously been littered with hundreds of blood-soaked eyeballs, and a portion of the space storm had been torn apart. It was likely that other races, aware of the Yuan Clan¡¯s past, came here hoping for a stroke of luck. Being pursued by supreme races would only occur once one reached a sufficient level. Obtaining the Celestial Suppression from the Yuan Clan would be a significant achievement, whether for personal cultivation or to present to a supreme race. However, it would be difficult for other races to cultivate the Celestial Suppression, as they would first need to perfect the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique. Cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant required the bloodline of the Dragon Elephant. The Dragon Elephant was a powerful race at the Seventh Stage of Open Heaven Realm, and its bloodline could not simply be extracted at will. Moreover, Chen Fei had learned that the Dragon Elephant bloodline required for the Celestial Suppression needed to be from a Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm Dragon Elephant to be effective. Additionally, the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique was specifically created by the Yuan Clan for themselves. Some races could practice it, but they were inherently unable to reach its peak. The techniques recorded on the Dragon Elephant Stele appeared to be ever-changing, not due to deliberate design by the Yuan Clan, but simply because the techniques were like that. If you couldn¡¯t understand it, it was because you couldn¡¯t practice it. Before their destruction, the Yuan Clan had distributed thousands of Dragon Elephant Stele fragments into the void. In the end, Yan saw only Chen Fei arriving at the Celestial Hall in the river of time. Chen Fei, having returned from the peak, withdrew the Eternal Night Manifestation and approached the spatial passage. ¡°Vroom!¡± The entire peak began to tremble as a sense of annihilation started to permeate. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. It seemed the peak was self-destructing to conceal Chen Fei¡¯s presence. Chen Fei took one last look at the surrounding peak before stepping into the spatial passage. As Chen Fei vanished, the trembling of the peak reached its climax. When Chen Fei reappeared at the Corpse Cliff Mountain and looked back at the spatial passage, he saw it had already turned into nothingness. The spatial passage had also been destroyed after a brief tremor. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered as he tore through space, heading towards the teleportation array at Thousand Rocks Mountain. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The harvest this time was exceptionally rich, with a direct inheritance of a seventh-stage technique¡ªsomething the entire human race lacked. Unfortunately, only Chen Fei could cultivate it; others in the human race would not be able to master this technique. Chen Fei arrived at the teleportation array at Thousand Rocks Mountain and stepped inside. Meanwhile, in the Return to Nothing Realm, amidst the space storm surrounding the Yuan Clan¡¯s peak, a figure shrouded in deathly aura appeared. Looking at the now-emptied space, the entire area began to tremble violently, with countless pieces of information constantly replaying in the figure¡¯s eyes. Chapter 963 - Chapter 963: You, Come Over! Chapter 963: You, Come Over! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The void, which had once been empty space, began to reveal phantom images, and the mountain peaks that had shattered into dust slowly started to coalesce. The deathly aura emanating from Du Chen grew heavier, and the information drifting through his eyes became increasingly dense. Suddenly, a ripple flashed through the mountain peak, causing the once-forming summit to halt abruptly. ¡°Hmph!¡± Du Chen had snorted coldly, and his eyes had turned a greyish-white. The phantom image, which had been momentarily stalled, resumed its formation, but this time, it was undeniably much more laborious for Du Chen compared to before. Gradually, some vague shadows began to appear on the mountain peak. Du Chen¡¯s eyes brightened slightly, and just as he was about to focus his attention, a phantom image had suddenly appeared before him. ¡°Do you really wish to uncover the secrets of my source clan? Since you are so eager, why not follow me? I will reveal to you all the secrets you seek.¡± Yan¡¯s indifferent voice had sounded, but to Du Chen¡¯s ears, it was like a thunderclap. Du Chen had stared at the formless phantom in front of him, sensing no threat, as if it were merely a phantom. Yet, Du Chen¡¯s soul within seemed on the verge of exploding, even beginning to self-destruct. Without hesitation, Du Chen¡¯s figure had suddenly vanished and he fled wildly towards the distance. Never before had Du Chen realized he could fly so fast. And Du Chen hoped he could be even faster at that moment! Damn the source clan, hadn¡¯t they been exterminated? How could there still be such an old-timer around? Thoughts raced through Du Chen¡¯s mind, and suddenly, he noticed that the scenery before him remained unchanged; he was perpetually circling in one direction. ¡°Come with me!¡± Yan¡¯s voice came from behind, as if whispering in Du Chen¡¯s ear. ¡°No!¡± Du Chen had felt his power slipping out of control, as if he were about to explode. Du Chen had suddenly clasped his hands over his chest, and the deathly aura erupted, making him disappear from his original position, leaving only an empty shell behind. Yan looked at the spot where Du Chen had vanished, calmly retracting his right hand, and did not pursue. It wasn¡¯t that he hadn¡¯t wanted to chase, but that he lacked the capability to do so. Yan was truly dead; everything he was doing now was based on glimpses of the future he had seen when he stepped out of the river of time years ago. Yan had delved into the rules of time and made some progress, but attacking beings from hundreds of thousands of years in the future through the river of time was beyond his capability. Not even a ninth-tier powerhouse could achieve that. The gap between the eighth and ninth tiers was not in the understanding of time rules but in other aspects. When it came to mastery of time rules, Yan was not inferior to any ninth-tier powerhouse. It was precisely because of this that Yan could predict that a human would come today and had confidence in keeping his actions concealed from the supreme races¡¯ strongholds. Basically, for powerhouses above the eighth tier, it was exceedingly difficult to calculate each other¡¯s movements. Being stronger than others was reflected in other aspects. The rules of time, the most potent rules in the void, remained beyond complete mastery by any race. In the past, an eighth-tier creation realm had some control over the time rules within its own space, allowing for adjustments within that internal space. However, when it came to the void and the Return to Nothing Realm, it was only possible to perform partial time retrogressions in certain regions, which was already the limit. If one could fully control the time rules, the entire void and Return to Nothing Realm would have long been under their complete control, with no room for any accidents. Such control would mean that the strong individual could traverse the river of time freely. To eliminate you, it would be as simple as killing your past self. But, no race had achieved that yet, not even the supreme races. ¡°Sigh!¡± Yan had sighed deeply, reflecting that even an eighth-tier power, despite its might, ultimately returned to dust. As formidable as the source clan was, it eventually became a relic of history. One could only rely on a human to place a sliver of hope. Yan¡¯s figure had slowly dissipated, as if he had never appeared. Du Chen had fled desperately, and by abandoning eighty percent of his source power, he had finally managed to escape. A sense of rebirth after calamity filled Du Chen¡¯s heart. Recalling Yan¡¯s appearance, Du Chen had finally remembered who he was, someone reputed to be able to match a ninth-tier powerhouse in a direct confrontation. Yet, even such a powerful figure had fallen to a ninth-tier supreme being. To be surrounded and killed by several ninth-tier supreme beings, Yan¡¯s strength had been extraordinarily astonishing. Other eighth-tier powerhouses would never receive such treatment; even in a one-on-one situation, it would be considered favor. It was precisely because of this that the source clan had been annihilated; the source clan was too powerful. If an eighth-tier being was so formidable, what would a ninth-tier source clan be like? Would the entire Return to Nothing Realm be under the control of the source clan? ¡°No, wait! Yan is dead; he could not have acted against me!¡± Du Chen¡¯s face had suddenly changed. If Yan were still alive, the supreme races would not have been so at ease. Therefore, that phantom image earlier was not Yan. Or even if it were Yan, he surely would not have had the ability to kill him. Du Chen¡¯s expression kept changing, and although he was tempted to return and retrieve his dissipated source power, he was filled with apprehension. If he judged incorrectly and went back, he might not get another chance to escape. Du Chen gritted his teeth, eventually sighing deeply. He dared not gamble with his life. Even after tens of thousands of years, the name of Yan from the source clan was still remembered by many powerful beings. Du Chen dared not risk his life! Moreover, he did not dare to inform the supreme races, fearing that if he guessed wrong, he would end up in an irreparable situation. Boundless Sea, Thousand Rocks Mountain. Chen Fei had placed one foot on the teleportation array, but had not stepped fully in; instead, he had taken a step back. Just moments ago, he had seen that the Indestructible Vision had issued an unprecedentedly severe warning. ¡°You dare to tamper with the teleportation array!¡± Chen Fei had turned to look at the surrounding guards with a grim expression. Normally, traveling to Sky Sea City should not pose any danger. The only possibility was that the teleportation array had been altered, and the destination was not Sky Sea City. ¡°Tamper with the teleportation array? Sir, there must be some misunderstanding!¡± Guard Captain Yu Mingde had stepped forward, trying to explain quickly. Yu Mingde¡¯s realm was only at the peak of the Mountain Sea Realm. Faced with Chen Fei, who was in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, he was naturally less confident. Although Yu Mingde and his subordinates were affiliated with the Sky Sea City Lord¡¯s mansion, normally, other Sun Moon Realm experts were not supposed to harm the guards without reason, as it would be seen as provoking Sky Sea City. ¡°Has anyone else come to the Boundless Sea after I arrived?¡± Chen Fei asked Yu Mingde, sensing that Yu Mingde¡¯s soul fluctuations seemed very erratic. The Mastery proficient Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword had a strong ability to see through illusions, so detecting the thoughts of someone with a lower cultivation level was naturally within his grasp. ¡°There was one other person, but he only stayed for a moment before leaving immediately.¡± Yu Mingde had looked at Chen Fei¡¯s serious expression and recalled the previous person¡¯s strange behavior, and spoke in a low voice. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He hadn¡¯t expected that someone had altered the teleportation array after arriving. However, this was just Yu Mingde¡¯s side of the story. The truth would be determined by Sky Sea City. Chen Fei looked at the teleportation array ahead. Although he was somewhat familiar with arrays, he did not have the time to study them thoroughly. Therefore, he did not have the ability to modify the array himself. However, the teleportation hall conducted regular checks on the various teleportation arrays, and any discrepancies would immediately trigger an alarm. This meant that if Chen Fei waited here, Sky Sea City would soon send someone over. Unless, of course, everyone in the Sky Sea City teleportation hall had betrayed them. ¡°Hmm!¡± Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the sky of the Boundless Sea, which then spread out at an astonishing speed. A pair of hands reached into the ripple, and a dark rift was torn open. Outside the rift in the sky, several figures watched Thousand Rocks Mountain, their gazes meeting Chen Fei¡¯s. ¡°You¡¯re quite cautious. It would have been better if you had just stepped into the teleportation array directly, saving us the trouble of making this special trip!¡± The leader, Tan Dongyuan, had looked at Chen Fei with a smirk, revealing his sharp teeth. Chen Fei remained silent, looking at the five people in the sky. Three were from the Ice Clan, and two from the Evil Clan, all at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Such strength, just to capture a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm Chen Fei, was indeed an elaborate effort. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was calm. If this were the Return to Nothing Realm, facing such power, Chen Fei would have fled as far as possible without hesitation. After all, a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator was far stronger than the current Chen Fei, and there was no comparison. But this was the Boundless Sea, where the highest power limit was only the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. For Tan Dongyuan and his group to come down, they had to expend their source power; otherwise, they couldn¡¯t enter at all. Even if a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator scattered their source power and descended to the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, they would still be far more powerful than an average mid-stage cultivator. This was due to their profound foundation, advanced comprehension of techniques, and superior skills in wielding divine powers, all of which greatly surpassed those of a typical mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator. An average mid-stage cultivator encountering such a peak Sun Moon Realm practitioner who had scattered their source power would likely be crushed in a single confrontation. The situation would be even worse with five such peak practitioners. But Chen Fei was not an ordinary mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator! The guards at Thousand Rocks Mountain watched the changes in the sky with increasing tension, all drawing their weapons. When Chen Fei had questioned them earlier, they had been somewhat unconcerned because they knew that under normal circumstances, Chen Fei would not harm them and would still reason with them. However, facing alien races, who cared for reasoning! Or rather, the strongest argument was the fist¡ªagainst these alien races, they, as Mountain Sea Realm cultivators, would likely be annihilated with a single strike. ¡°Why talk so much? If you want to capture me, come and get me!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei had floated up, extending his right hand and beckoning to Tan Dongyuan and the other four with a gesture. ¡°You¡¯re bold!¡± Tan Dongyuan¡¯s eyes had narrowed upon seeing Chen Fei¡¯s gesture, and he had immediately dove downward. ¡°Boom!¡± As soon as Tan Dongyuan and the other four landed in the Boundless Sea dimension, the entire realm began to tremble. Numerous chains of rules emerged from the space, binding them tightly. Chapter 964 - Chapter 964: Slaying A Peak Sun Moon Realm Chapter 964: Slaying A Peak Sun Moon Realm Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Tan Dongyuan and the others did not attempt to resist, despite being in a declining realm. In terms of power, it was still vastly superior to the Sun Moon Realm, even at its peak. Tan Dongyuan and the others began to dissipate their own origins, and a phantom of divine power emanated from them, causing the space within their bodies to collapse and transform into a towering pillar. A colossal celestial phenomenon appeared behind them, caused by the dispersal of their pure origins. The faces of Tan Dongyuan and the others turned ashen. Dissipating their own origins severely damaged their foundation. Although with heavenly materials and earthly treasures they could slowly recover their original cultivation level, any attempt to break through to the Rule Integration Realm afterward would become considerably more difficult. In a sense, Tan Dongyuan and the others had little hope of breaking through to the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, which is why they were dispatched here for this task. The lack of hope for breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm did not mean their strength was inferior. Sometimes, knowing that breaking through was hopeless would drive them to study various unique techniques, continuously enhancing their foundation. These peak Sun Moon Realm practitioners were daring and combative, with countless secret techniques, and should not be underestimated. The rule chains around Tan Dongyuan and the others vanished, and they directly shattered the space, charging toward Chen Fei. They needed to resolve the situation quickly; the Sky Sea City would soon detect the anomaly, and Tan Dongyuan and the others had to capture Chen Fei before Sky Sea City could respond. If capturing was not feasible, they would have to kill him. One of the two objectives must be completed, and it must be done swiftly! Chen Fei, suspended in mid-air, had the Eternal Night Manifestation standing behind him, exuding a vast and overwhelming aura. Soul Dissolution at seventy percent! Divine Dissolution, Pillar Mountain! The space around Chen Fei shattered instantly, turning the area within several dozen miles into an expanse of void. ¡°Roar!¡± A roar akin to an ancient beast resonated from Chen Fei. The phantom of the Six-Legged Dragon Elephant appeared behind the Eternal Night Manifestation but soon vanished, transforming into a beam of heavenly light that descended upon the Eternal Night Manifestation. Celestial Suppression! Chen Fei had not yet truly begun training this technique, and given its level, achieving mastery was extremely challenging. Without simplification, every increment in proficiency would require a long period to accumulate. After all, this was a technique of the Yuan Clan, created specifically for them. Chen Fei was of the human race, with fundamentally different essence, spirit, and soul compared to the Yuan Clan. The ability to cultivate the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to perfection was thanks to his attributes. The difficulty of mastering Celestial Suppression was even greater than that of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, so it was natural that Chen Fei, having only recently acquired it, could not have learned it immediately. However, because Chen Fei had excelled in cultivating the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, if there were rankings for the technique¡¯s perfection, his performance would certainly not be inferior to the creator of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Thus, Chen Fei connected the Celestial Suppression with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and used the Suppressing Dragon Elephant to reverse-push the Celestial Suppression, extracting some of its mysteries. Celestial Suppression, which condensed all the wisdom of the Yuan Clan, focused solely on physical strength, with vital energy, mind, and soul all aimed at enhancing physical power. In a sense, it was very similar to Chen Fei¡¯s Indestructible Vision, though the latter was not as extreme. Celestial Suppression was extreme, but its extreme nature meant that once fully mastered, its power would reach its zenith. Even now, drawing out just a portion increased Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength. Chen Fei slightly lifted his eyelids, took a step forward, and slashed forward with his Qianyuan Sword. It was as if the heavens themselves were gathering and twisting on the sword¡¯s edge; with one strike, the world was severed. The massive Eternal Night Sword accompanied the Qianyuan Sword in its slash, landing on Chen Fei¡¯s left side. At that moment, Tan Dongyuan¡¯s figure appeared, seemingly colliding with the Eternal Night Sword on purpose. Tan Dongyuan furrowed his brow. He did not expect Chen Fei to see through his movements completely. Talented individuals who fight beyond their level are formidable, with unlimited potential starting from the mid-Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. But despite their potential being less than Chen Fei¡¯s, in normal circumstances, their overall abilities, especially in the comprehension of techniques, would surpass Chen Fei¡¯s. However, the profundity displayed by Chen Fei in this sword was something Tan Dongyuan could not understand. Tan Dongyuan knew Chen Fei had practiced the Human Emperor¡¯s legacy, but they did not expect Chen Fei to have cultivated it to such a degree. ¡°Seal!¡± Tan Dongyuan uttered a low command, and a mountain appeared in front of him. Moonlight Mountain! A perilous and highly renowned site among the Gui Clan, Tan Dongyuan¡¯s technique was based on visualizing and consolidating this mountain. Compared to other techniques, visualizing a legendary spectacle like Moonlight Mountain made Tan Dongyuan¡¯s technique appear less advanced. However, since Moonlight Mountain truly existed and Tan Dongyuan frequently visited it for observation, he had developed a profound understanding of the mountain. This allowed Tan Dongyuan to project the mountain he had conjured as if he had actually transported Moonlight Mountain from the Gui Clan¡¯s territory to this location. Chilling! Majestic! Unyielding! Several conflicting yet merging auras surged toward Chen Fei, assaulting his soul. After Tan Dongyuan materialized Moonlight Mountain, Wang Feng and the other three appeared around Chen Fei, launching a relentless barrage of attacks. Tan Dongyuan¡¯s primary goal was to draw Chen Fei¡¯s attention, creating an opportunity for the other four to attack. At this moment, Moonlight Mountain emitted a terrifying gravitational force, enveloping the Eternal Night Manifestation. Any attempt by Chen Fei to redirect his attacks would be absorbed by the mountain. A simple yet extremely effective siege strategy. Although Tan Dongyuan and his team seemed to underestimate Chen Fei, they were actually very cautious, attacking with all their might. They aimed not to capture Chen Fei alive but to kill him on the spot. Despite the higher rewards for capturing him alive, it would be more restrictive, so they chose to kill him quickly and retreat. Chen Fei sensed the four attacks around him, his expression unchanged. The Concealment Bell flew out, covering him from above, while his Qianyuan Sword continued to slash at Tan Dongyuan. Tan Dongyuan, with a serious expression, pushed his vital energy to its limit, making Moonlight Mountain even more realistic. Its eerie aura even began to slightly distort the rules of the Boundless Sea. ¡°Boom!¡± Wang Feng and the others¡¯ attacks instantly overturned the Concealment Bell, causing cracks to appear on the bell¡¯s surface. Yet, being a mystical treasure, even though it was only a low-grade one, it caused Wang Feng and his team¡¯s attacks to momentarily stall, and that moment was entirely sufficient for Chen Fei. Within the spatial rift, an attack merged into the Eternal Night Sword. The black light on the Eternal Night Sword grew even more profound. The next moment, the sword struck Moonlight Mountain. The entire void rippled, with a wave spreading from the point of impact between the Eternal Night Sword and Moonlight Mountain. Tan Dongyuan¡¯s serious expression changed drastically. Before he could make any other adjustments, the blade of the Eternal Night Sword had already cleaved through Moonlight Mountain, heading straight toward him. The Eternal Night Sword spun with the force of the cosmos, leaving Tan Dongyuan no chance of escape. The only thing he could do was shield himself with his Earth Demon Claw. When the Eternal Night Sword struck the Earth Demon Claw, it cut through without the slightest hesitation, directly cleaving Tan Dongyuan¡¯s body in half. Tan Dongyuan¡¯s eyes widened. The powerful vitality of the Sun Moon Realm allowed him to linger for a moment, but he quickly realized the gravity of his situation. As a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator, even after dissipating his origin, he should not have been so easily defeated. What went wrong? Tan Dongyuan¡¯s last sight was of Wang Feng and the others¡¯ attacks finally hitting Chen Fei, but he could not see the outcome. The violent force tore him apart, extinguishing his life completely, leaving no trace behind. The shield on the surface of the Eternal Night Manifestation trembled violently. Chen Fei¡¯s essence, spirit, and soul rapidly decreased to forty percent. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed. If there had been two more attackers, he would have been overwhelmed. Unfortunately for them, there were only four. Chen Fei activated the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, drawing vast amounts of elemental energy from the void, which quickly restored his essence, spirit, and soul to seventy percent. The proficiency of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was still somewhat lacking. If it had reached perfection, a single activation might have fully restored his essence, spirit, and soul. But for dealing with Wang Feng and the others, it was already sufficient. Tan Dongyuan¡¯s swift and overwhelming death had startled Wang Feng and the others. They were struck by the fact that their combined attack had done nothing to Chen Fei. There were no signs of injury; it was as if their attacks had been mere illusions. ¡°Kill!¡± Wang Feng roared in fury and swung his blade at Chen Fei. At this moment, if they fled, they might escape the Boundless Sea. But Wang Feng could not believe that Chen Fei was truly this powerful. No matter how monstrous, he was still in the mid Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s apparent lack of injury must have been due to some external means of defense. Liu Gong and the others hesitated briefly but decided against fleeing. With another roar, they launched another attack on Chen Fei. Chen Fei turned his gaze toward Wang Feng, his figure flickering as he appeared in front of Wang Feng and struck with his sword. The blade of the Eternal Night Sword twisted the cosmos, firmly locking onto Wang Feng¡¯s figure. As the sword¡¯s edge descended, the final blade light from the spatial rift integrated into the Eternal Night Sword. The sword¡¯s edge surged once more. Wang Feng sensed something was wrong and began to understand the cause of Tan Dongyuan¡¯s death. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, at this moment, Wang Feng could not evade the attack. He could only brace himself, employing forbidden techniques, and desperately slashed at Chen Fei. The Eternal Night Sword and Wang Feng¡¯s Soul Devouring Knife clashed silently. The Eternal Night Sword pressed down without pausing, cleaving through Wang Feng¡¯s body. Liu Gong and the others¡¯ attacks hit the Eternal Night Manifestation again, causing it to tremble, but it remained intact. Wang Feng¡¯s body, however, was shattered into blood and mist by his own Soul Devouring Knife. Until his death, Wang Feng¡¯s gaze held a trace of unwillingness. This time, Liu Gong and the others¡¯ expressions changed significantly. Without a word, they immediately fled toward the void beyond the Boundless Sea. Chapter 965 - Chapter 965: Are You Sick? Chapter 965: Are You Sick? Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If it were a one-on-one situation, Chen Fei could easily crush any one of Tan Dongyuan¡¯s team members. Even though they had previously reached the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, with their cultivation techniques fully comprehended and their divine abilities fully evolved, even starting to sense the rules, Chen Fei¡¯s mastery of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was far superior to their cultivation techniques. Even in the realm of mastery, Chen Fei¡¯s skills were superior, not to mention his unreasonable Soul Dissolution and Divine Dissolution. However, Tan Dongyuan had five members. While Chen Fei could crush one with ease, dealing with five significantly increased the complexity of the situation. Any minor mistake could potentially lead to a complete collapse. Thus, Tan Dongyuan¡¯s team wanted to end the fight quickly, while Chen Fei aimed to kill them as swiftly as possible to reduce their numbers. With each member Tan Dongyuan lost, Chen Fei¡¯s pressure would lessen, and the threat from Tan Dongyuan¡¯s team would drop sharply. Therefore, Chen Fei brought out his space-piercing killing move, taking down one enemy with each strike. Although Liu Gong still had three members remaining and thus maintained an absolute numerical advantage, Chen Fei was driving them to the brink of collapse. The Thousand Rocks Mountain guards gripped their weapons tightly, looking up at the sky. At first, Yu Mingde and his team were in despair. Chen Fei was in the Sun Moon Realm, and they vaguely sensed that he was at the mid-stage of this realm, which was the strongest level currently allowed by the Boundless Sea. The five from the alien race were at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, which was quite evident, as only beings of this realm could survive briefly in the void. As for the Rule Integration Realm, that had an entirely different aura, and Yu Mingde and his team could still distinguish it. Five at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm entering the Boundless Sea, even if they scattered their essence, would still be five at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. With only one member of their side at the mid-stage, how could they possibly fight? They couldn¡¯t escape, as there was no way to avoid being killed by the Sun Moon Realm. Moreover, the teleportation array was likely modified, so attempting to teleport would not return them to Sky Sea City. The only hope was that the Sky Sea City teleportation hall would quickly discover the situation and send reinforcements. In other words, Yu Mingde and his team¡¯s greatest hope was that Chen Fei could hold out for a while longer, buying as much time as possible. However, the changes in the sky exceeded all the guards¡¯ expectations. Five against one, and the five at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm who had dispersed their essence were still defeated by Chen Fei alone. Two were killed, and the remaining three, unable to resist, scattered in fear. ¡°Isn¡¯t he the recent prodigy from the Qiankun Mansion that¡¯s been the talk of the town?¡± a guard suddenly whispered. Recently, numerous rumors had been circulating within the human realms of the Qiankun Mansion, among which the most attention-grabbing were the tales of two prodigies fighting above their level. Among these two prodigies, Chen Fei¡¯s name was the most prominent. Once the guard mentioned it, others looked at Chen Fei and realized he resembled the one in the rumors, most notably with his Eternal Night Manifestation. ¡°No wonder the alien race targeted him specifically!¡± Yu Mingde muttered to himself. This revelation made today¡¯s events make sense. The only issue was Chen Fei¡¯s displayed combat prowess, which was utterly beyond belief. Fighting above one¡¯s level was already known. But five at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, who had dispersed their essence, were certainly not weaker than the usual late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Yet, they were utterly routed by Chen Fei. In the sky, Chen Fei observed Liu Gong and his two fleeing in three different directions. He drove the Qianyuan Sword into the ground. The Qianyuan Sword seemed to embed into the void, sending ripples centered on the sword¡¯s edge that quickly spread across hundreds of miles, encompassing the fleeing Liu Gong and his companions. Liu Gong and the others felt an immense force pressing down on them, causing their escape speed to involuntarily slow. Eternal Night Prison! Using the Eternal Night Manifestation as a cage to confine enemies. As long as the Eternal Night Manifestation remained intact, enemies could not hope to escape. The Eternal Night Manifestation was connected to Chen Fei¡¯s spirit and soul. As long as Chen Fei¡¯s spirit and soul remained unbroken, the Eternal Night Manifestation would remain unbreachable. However, this technique had its drawbacks. Most of the Eternal Night Manifestation¡¯s power was devoted to domain confinement, reducing the additional boost it could provide to Chen Fei. After all, the nature of the domain was dispersion, which was not as potent as focusing power into one force. Liu Gong¡¯s sword strike against the Eternal Night Domain only caused a slight ripple, and breaking through in a short time was impossible. Mu Xian and Duan Shang used similar techniques, with the same results. Since Liu Gong and his team had scattered in three directions, they couldn¡¯t even coordinate their attacks. ¡°We¡¯re already trying to retreat. Why must you force us?¡± Liu Gong turned to Chen Fei and said in a low voice. ¡°If you want to kill me, go ahead. If you can¡¯t, then flee. Do you think you can have everything your way?¡± Chen Fei replied with a faint smile, his figure leaping to Liu Gong¡¯s front. With a stretch of his hand, the Qianyuan Sword appeared, and he slashed down. Dense blackness gathered on the Qianyuan Sword. While not as grand as the Eternal Night Sword, under the influence of Soul Dissolution and Divine Dissolution, its power was astonishing. Liu Gong roared in anger, phantom flames burning around him, as his Soul Slayer Sword rose to meet the Qianyuan Sword. Silent ripples spread from the point of collision. Liu Gong¡¯s face paled as his body was forced backward. Within the Eternal Night Domain, Liu Gong was already enduring the domain¡¯s pressure, but another strike from Chen Fei exceeded his limits. With each step he took backward, a gaping wound appeared on his body, and within three steps, his body was shattered by a third. A single strike had heavily injured Liu Gong. Compared to the two killed with one blow each, this level of injury seemed relatively mild. Liu Gong realized this, and Mu Xian and Duan Shang felt the same. In their eyes, a fierce light burst forth. Chen Fei¡¯s previous two strikes that killed Tan Dongyuan¡¯s team were terrifying beyond measure, placing them on entirely different levels. Although Chen Fei was still immensely powerful now, it was not to the point of being completely unbeatable. This meant they still had hope! Thinking this, Mu Xian and Duan Shang flew over at even greater speed, trying to combine their forces to hold Chen Fei off and find an opportunity to escape the Boundless Sea. Once they left the Boundless Sea, they could immediately recover to the late stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Their power would increase again, and they wouldn¡¯t be as distressed as they were now. Liu Gong¡¯s Soul Slayer Sword reversed, its rounded momentum enveloping him. Liu Gong decided to hold his ground until Duan Shang and Mu Xian arrived. If he could endure one more strike, the other two would arrive in time. Chen Fei observed the changes in Liu Gong and his team, his expression unchanged, as he continued to strike with the Qianyuan Sword. The Eternal Night Manifestation, transformed into a domain, did weaken Chen Fei¡¯s combat power somewhat. Liu Gong and his team were no pushovers, and defeating them one by one was no easy task. Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly became ethereal and transparent, as if it were about to vanish silently. Body Dissolution! This was the most desperate move in the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, disintegrating the entire body and unleashing the most powerful attack. After this strike, the practitioner would be truly gone. Of course, Chen Fei was not truly gone. At this moment, a drop of his blood was hidden in a corner of the Eternal Night Domain, allowing him to be reborn even if he burned himself out completely. Moreover, Chen Fei was not performing a complete Body Dissolution, but only half of it. For other practitioners, even using only half of this move would likely leave them severely weakened or even crippled, if not outright dead. It was an extreme measure of putting oneself in a death-or-survival situation. The Qianyuan Sword, which was originally pitch black, now suddenly returned to its original color, but its power had increased enormously. The power of the Body Dissolution technique depended on the practitioner¡¯s own depth of foundation. Chen Fei¡¯s foundation, even among those in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, was top-tier. Compared to those of powerful races, Chen Fei was no less impressive. The current situation was also fitting. In a lower realm like the Boundless Sea, those who could truly challenge Chen Fei would not risk appearing here, allowing Chen Fei to see the result of using this move. Liu Gong, who was preparing to defend himself, believed he was fully prepared. However, when he sensed the change in the Qianyuan Sword, his pupils constricted sharply. There was no time left for Liu Gong to respond. He could only channel all his power into the Soul Slayer Sword. The Qianyuan Sword fell onto the Soul Slayer Sword as if it were weightless, causing only a ripple along the blade. Liu Gong¡¯s face turned pale, filled with despair. The next moment, the Soul Slayer Sword recoiled and struck Liu Gong¡¯s body, turning him into a mist of blood. Chen Fei, holding the Qianyuan Sword, did not pause and swiftly moved to Mu Xian and Duan Shang, striking them with the sword. Seeing Liu Gong¡¯s immediate death and sensing the vanishing aura on the Qianyuan Sword, Mu Xian and Duan Shang were filled with reluctance and confusion. They were unwilling to die in a lower realm, defeated by a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner. They were bewildered, unable to understand why Chen Fei, despite having the upper hand, would resort to such a destructive and desperate move. What was he trying to achieve? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Was he so unyielding that he would rather destroy his own foundation than let them escape? Was he insane? Was he out of his mind? ¡°Buzz!¡± The Qianyuan Sword swept through Mu Xian and Duan Shang¡¯s bodies with unstoppable force, killing them instantly and leaving no room for resistance. Chen Fei stopped, and the Eternal Night Domain enveloping the area had dissipated without anyone noticing. Chen Fei¡¯s aura had fallen to a low ebb; he was heavily injured. Chapter 966 - Chapter 966: Kill on the Spot Chapter 966: Kill on the Spot Editor: Dragon Boat Translation But just now, even though only half of his divine power was unleashed, it was burning through all of Chen Fei¡¯s resources, including his divine abilities. As a result, the divine ability Indestructible Vision was damaged due to the burning. At this moment, Indestructible Vision was in a broken state, and its inherent peak characteristics had naturally vanished. As long as Chen Fei¡¯s vitality, spirit, and soul were not depleted, Indestructible Vision would not manifest any injury. Chen Fei took a deep breath, and the surrounding heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy surged in, repairing Chen Fei¡¯s vitality, spirit, and soul. At the same time, the rules contained in the heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy were also repairing Indestructible Vision and the Pillar Mountain. However, considering the extent of the damage to his divine ability, it would probably take one or two days for it to fully recover. Chen Fei summoned with his right hand, and the five massive essence crystals from Liu Gong gathered together, along with five celestial treasure, which fell into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. These five celestial treasure had strong traits of the mysterious and Ice Clans. To be used by humans, they needed to undergo a period of tempering or modifications by the craftsmen. Thus, their value was lower compared to those forged by humans. Yet, the essence of these treasures was top-grade; they had just lost some of their origin due to entering the Boundless Sea. Compared to ordinary mid-grade celestial treasure, these treasures were undoubtedly much more valuable. As Chen Fei was handling the celestial treasure, the guards on Thousand Rocks Mountain were dumbfounded, staring at the sky. They were at a loss for words to express their inner thoughts. Suddenly, the teleportation array on Thousand Rocks Mountain trembled violently, and then the spatial passage opened, revealing dozens of figures¡ªguards from Sky Sea City had arrived. It must be said that Sky Sea City¡¯s response was very swift. As soon as an anomaly was detected, they immediately repaired the teleportation array and sent people over. The dozens of Sky Sea City guards, seeing Chen Fei safe and sound in mid-air, all breathed a sigh of relief. The teleportation array to the Boundless Sea had been modified, and the target was evidently Chen Fei. Fortunately, no grave error had occurred; Chen Fei had not been killed or captured by other alien races. A quarter of an hour later, Chen Fei arrived at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and explained the situation regarding the Boundless Sea. A search targeting the Teleportation Hall and the internal security of Sky Sea City was then initiated. However, this no longer concerned Chen Fei. The Teleportation Hall, apologizing, gifted Chen Fei a thousand top-grade elemental stones. The amount was considerable, and the Teleportation Hall took the primary responsibility for the incident. Other mid-stage Sun Moon Realm experts would not have received such treatment, but Chen Fei was evidently an exception. Not to mention Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talent in the Qiankun Mansion, just earlier, according to the guards of Thousand Rocks Mountain, Chen Fei had fought against five and ultimately slain all five peak Sun Moon Realm alien races. Such performance showcased Chen Fei¡¯s talent and combat power thoroughly. It could be said that even within the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei¡¯s performance had been somewhat reserved. If not reserved, it meant that Chen Fei¡¯s strength had rapidly improved recently. But regardless of which, Chen Fei¡¯s reputation as a prodigy was thoroughly solidified. Returning to his courtyard in the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei moved all the items from the five celestial treasure out and, without rushing to examine them, first placed them in the corner of the secret room. Then, Chen Fei divided the essence crystals from Liu Gong into two portions and infused them into the Qiankun Sword and the Concealment Bell. The Qiankun Sword and Concealment Bell slightly trembled, and Chen Fei pressed them against the two celestial treasures to directly absorb the essence. The Qiankun Sword and Concealment Bell were still low-grade celestial treasures. To upgrade them, either vast amounts of essence crystals were needed or five-star mid-grade or higher spirit materials for forging. Now that Chen Fei had top-grade celestial treasure, directly absorbing the essence from these treasures was much better than using numerous five-star spirit materials. The Concealment Bell, originally filled with cracks, began to slowly repair itself, and its aura began to rise rapidly. The Qiankun Sword, which had not been injured, absorbed and converted the essence at an even faster rate. After dealing with the celestial treasure, Chen Fei turned his attention to the items he had moved out. In theory, the wealth of five peak Sun Moon Realm individuals should be highly anticipated. However, the actual situation was that the number of spirit materials and elemental stones stored in Liu Gong¡¯s five celestial treasure was somewhat lacking. From the Return to Nothing Realm to the Boundless Sea, Liu Gong and his companions seemed confident in capturing Chen Fei, but they had also prepared for failure. The preparations for failure were not specifically targeted at Chen Fei; Liu Gong and his companions were concerned about unexpected situations. Therefore, they had stored valuable items elsewhere in advance. Thus, the pile of items before Chen Fei consisted of just a few thousand top-grade elemental stones, along with some scattered fifth-tier spirit materials and pills. If it weren¡¯t for the celestial treasure being crucial to their combat power, even if these treasures had lost their origin, they were still much superior to other mid-grade celestial treasure. Liu Gong and his companions probably wouldn¡¯t have brought any top-grade treasures at all. After half an hour of sorting, Chen Fei organized the items he had obtained. Although the items were not as numerous as he had imagined, Chen Fei was not disappointed. The value of five top-grade celestial treasure that had lost their origin was already substantial. Moreover, now that Chen Fei was in the Qiankun Mansion, he stood outside a massive treasure trove. Over time, the resources he could obtain would far exceed those collected by a few peak Sun Moon Realm experts. The difference was that obtaining these resources in Qiankun Mansion required some time. Furthermore, ordinary fifth-tier spirit materials were of little use to Chen Fei; he needed rare materials that could be used to comprehend divine abilities or pills like the Cloud Sun Pill that could directly elevate his cultivation. Such items, even if available to peak Sun Moon Realm experts, would typically be consumed by them and not stored in celestial treasure. Currently, what Chen Fei wanted most were Primordial Crystals. The cultivation stages of the Dragon Elephant were from first to fourth tier, with the fourth tier granting the ability to be reborn through blood. The Yuan Clan had once extracted the blood essence of Dragon Elephant clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm experts for their fourth-tier juniors to cultivate. One could imagine how extravagant this was. Dragon Elephant blood essence was not something that could be easily obtained; it required blood essence containing fragments of rules. The more rule fragments contained, the better the effect on the fourth-tier Yuan Clan juniors¡¯ cultivation of Dragon Elephant, otherwise, it would be impossible to activate the blood rebirth ability. Chen Fei¡¯s current Celestial Suppression Cultivation method was for the fifth to seventh tiers. Chen Fei had previously attempted to simplify it, but simplifying the fifth-tier Celestial Suppression required 3,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals. The number of Primordial Crystals was quite staggering to Chen Fei. Primordial Crystals were relatively scarce resources in the human realm and were among the most important resources, appearing only in a few limited origin mines. Thus, below the Rule Integration Realm, one rarely encountered Primordial Crystals, even the most basic low-grade ones. In normal Sun Moon Realm cultivation, such high-end resources were unnecessary, so the presence or absence of Primordial Crystals did not significantly impact them. This also meant that even if Chen Fei wanted to exchange for some Primordial Crystals, there were no available channels. Using Qiankun Mansion¡¯s merit points could exchange for some low-grade Primordial Crystals. However, the amount would not be substantial because Qiankun Mansion primarily cultivated Sun Moon Realm experts, and providing too many Primordial Crystals would be of little significance. Chen Fei wanted to exchange for a large number of Primordial Crystals, which was not feasible in Qiankun Mansion and would likely arouse unnecessary suspicion. The Celestial Suppression method was completely discreet; the fewer people knew about it, the lower the risk of leakage. Chen Fei had no intention of letting anyone know he possessed such a method. ¡°Three thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals¡ªgathering them in a short time seems to require going to the Glass Space.¡± Glass Space contained planar origins, rule crystals, and Primordial Crystals generated from collisions of heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy. Compared to planar origins and rule crystals, Primordial Crystals were much less important in the eyes of Rule Integration Realm experts. If Chen Fei went to Glass Space specifically for Primordial Crystals, there would certainly be competition, but the intensity of competition might not be too high. If it were still high, Chen Fei would have no choice but to push through. After all, Chen Fei had to obtain large quantities of Primordial Crystals after breaking through to Rule Integration Realm or get them from Glass Space. With such a powerful method as Celestial Suppression, not cultivating it was truly frustrating. Chen Fei didn¡¯t hold much hope in relying solely on his own insight to practice this Yuan Clan method. Although Chen Fei had little hope, he still attempted to comprehend the Celestial Suppression technique. After spending five days with no progress on the mastery level of Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei could only manage a bitter smile. Chen Fei decided not to stubbornly pursue Celestial Suppression any longer and instead focused all his energy on the cultivation of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword and the divine ability Pillar Mountain. Previously, in the public training room, Chen Fei had cultivated the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword to more than half of its mastery and had perfected Pillar Mountain. Now, without the aid of a special training room and only practicing in the courtyard, his cultivation speed had undoubtedly slowed down significantly. However, this was only relative to the special training rooms. In reality, with the unique resonance of the Qiankun Cauldron and the enhancement of the courtyard, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed was still quite fast¡ªindeed, it could be considered very rapid. A month passed in the blink of an eye, and Pillar Mountain progressed from the initial stage of perfection to the current sixty percent of its completion. It was estimated that the distortion rules on the outskirts of Glass Space would be further smoothed, allowing mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators to enter. However, the actual situation saw a delay in this timeline. Chen Fei continued to monitor the situation in Glass Space while continuing his cultivation. Another month passed, and the divine ability Pillar Mountain finally reached great perfection, transforming into a true divine ability. Not only did the Pillar Mountain improve, but Chen Fei¡¯s primary cultivation method, the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, had advanced from half mastery to perfection after two months of hard training! A mid-stage Sun Moon Realm warrior had cultivated a method stronger than the Imperial Master¡¯s inheritance to such a degree. Chen Fei¡¯s combat power surged several times due to breakthroughs in both his divine ability and cultivation method. At this moment, the distortion rules outside Glass Space had finally eased a bit, allowing mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators to enter. Immediately, the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators who were already prepared began to assemble, and Chen Fei naturally emerged from seclusion to join them. Half a day later, at the border of the human realm, Chen Fei looked ahead. In his perception, dozens of terrifying auras filled the sky¡ªthese were all alien emperor-level experts. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Enter!¡± Dao Yuefeng looked at the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators below, his gaze lingering on Chen Fei for a moment. He extended a hand forward, tearing a crack in the outer layer of Glass Space. A surge of dense heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy poured out from the crack, causing a jolt to everyone¡¯s spirit. Chen Fei, along with over a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators, rushed into the crack. ¡°There are several promising young humans entering Glass Space, especially one called Chen Fei. If you encounter him, kill him on the spot!¡± Chapter 967 - Chapter 967: Atavism Chapter 967: Atavism Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Space and time distorted, with his head heavy and feet light. Chen Fei opened his eyes to find himself falling headfirst from the heavens toward the ground. Chen Fei rotated his body and stood in mid-air, surveying his surroundings. The Sun Moon Realm experts, which had entered with him, were now scattered across various locations in the Glass Space. A tremendous pressure enveloped Chen Fei, a response from the Glass Space to outsiders. Although many of the Glass Space¡¯s rules had become incomplete due to its collision with the Return to Nothing Realm, this targeting still existed, though not as severe as before. Chen Fei slowly descended, landing on a mountaintop. The elemental essence of the Glass Space was also unfriendly to outsiders. Chen Fei could clearly sense a repulsion while absorbing it. However, as his divine powers adjusted, this repulsion was weakening, and even the dimension¡¯s hostility towards Chen Fei was decreasing. The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and the Concealment Bell hovered above him. After absorbing so much spiritual essence, the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell had finally evolved to the level of mid-grade Celestial Treasure and reached the peak of mid-grade Celestial Treasure. Even without absorbing more spiritual essence, nurturing them for a decade or so would likely give them a significant chance of breaking through to the upper-grade Celestial Treasure level. After all, the two Celestial Treasure that the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell had absorbed were essentially in the top-grade Celestial Treasure category, with extremely astonishing spiritual materials and essence. Chen Fei considered this, and his Celestial Treasure and appearance began to change, with a slight shift in aura. He looked up toward the distance, where a mountain range, barely visible, stood tall and reached the clouds. This was the highest peak in the Glass Space, located at the very center of the entire dimension. According to the information gathered from the early explorations of the Mountain Sea Realm and Sun Moon Realm, this was the most dangerous place in the Glass Space, but it was also likely to have the most treasures. Currently, there were no scattered Glass Clan members to be seen in the entire Glass Space. As the dimension was dragged and about to collide with the Return to Nothing Realm, the Glass Clan had gathered most of their people on this central peak. This place was exceptionally unique. Even before the dimension encountered any mishaps, it was the most important location in the Glass Space. After the collision with the Return to Nothing Realm, while other parts of the Glass Space were upheaved, the central peak withstood all the pressure. However, gathering on the central peak was not without its drawbacks. Although many Glass Clan members survived, including those in the Rule Integration Realm, they could not leave the central peak even a step. During the collision, the rules of the Glass Space were compressed. Since the central peak remained steadfast, the dimension¡¯s rules were all pressed outward from the central peak. As a result, a rule barrier formed around the central peak, chaotic and difficult for the Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm experts to break through. However, due to the presence of this barrier, the Mountain Sea Realm and Sun Moon Realm entrants had faced more of the Glass Space¡¯s chaotic environment rather than threats from the Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm experts. Chen Fei had learned this information and dared to enter for the sake of Primordial Crystals. As long as the Glass Clan did not appear and only other mid-level Sun Moon Realm forces were present, Chen Fei had little to fear. Currently, the greatest threat came from the dimension¡¯s natural dangers due to its compression and some powerful surviving exotic beasts. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and decided not to fly through the skies but instead began running across the ground. With the arrival of various mid-level Sun Moon Realm experts, the previous Mountain Sea Realm and early Sun Moon Realm experts had gradually withdrawn from the Glass Space. Staying longer would likely result in being casually killed by mid-level Sun Moon Realm experts from other exotic races. Here, there were no rules; if one had to state a principle, it was simply that the one with the stronger fist had the greater authority. Therefore, for those in the Mountain Sea Realm and early Sun Moon Realm, the danger far outweighed the benefits of staying, and almost everyone who was not recklessly fearless had already left. This time, over a thousand mid-level Sun Moon Realm experts from the human race had come, and the number of experts from the other dozen or so exotic races was similar. Thus, there were nearly twenty thousand mid-level Sun Moon Realm experts currently wandering the Glass Space. The Glass Space, which can produce Rule Integration Realm experts, was actually very vast in its real extent. It was likely several times larger than the Endless Sea from before. It was likely several times larger in area compared to the Endless Sea from before. Given that mid-level Sun Moon Realm experts cannot tear through space to travel, exploring the entire Glass Space is not something that can be accomplished in a short period. To find sufficient Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei needed to explore not only the areas previously covered by the Mountain Sea Realm and early Sun Moon Realm experts but also employ some special methods. A shadow emerged from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve and appeared on his shoulder. It was the Black Rat, a beast that Chen Fei had brought out from the secret realm together with Baka. The Black Rat had been extremely powerful when it first appeared in the secret realm, and at that time, no one in the cultivation realm could deal with it. Later, Chen Fei had subdued it and, not finding immediate use for it, had let it keep Baka company. The Black Rat¡¯s sense of smell was exceptionally sharp, even when it was only at the first level. As its realm increased, its sense of smell became even more acute. Upon arriving in the Return to Nothing Realm, the Black Rat even began to exhibit some ancestral traits. For this journey to the Glass Space, Chen Fei had upgraded the Black Rat to the fourth level of Monster King using spiritual materials. With the Black Rat¡¯s breakthrough to the Monster King realm, its ancestral traits had become more pronounced. Its innate sharp sense of smell was now focused on detecting specific types of elemental essence. ¡°If you catch a whiff of Primordial Crystals, let me know,¡± Chen Fei instructed the Black Rat. To give the Black Rat a concept of Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei had used several hundred top-grade Elemental stones to exchange for a Primordial Crystal. ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry!¡± The Black Rat, with its human-like demeanor, nodded and began sniffing the elements in the air. Chen Fei moved swiftly, covering several miles with each step despite not flying through the sky. According to the information, Chen Fei was currently at Navigation Stone Mountain. Two thousand miles to the east was a canyon inhabited by a late-stage fifth-level serpent-like beast. This beast was dozens of miles long and occupied the entire canyon. Due to the collision of rules, the canyon had naturally absorbed elemental essence, and it was unknown whether it had once been a place for growing spiritual materials. According to investigations, the canyon was now filled with various spiritual materials, which the serpent-like beast fed on. Rumor had it that a sixth-level mutated spiritual material was located in the center of the canyon. The beast guarded this material, hoping to use it to break through to the sixth level. Whether the rumor about the sixth-level mutated spiritual material was true could not be verified. However, a late-stage fifth-level beast far exceeded the strength of those who had previously entered the dimension. Various races had gathered forces several times, attempting to slay the beast by sheer numbers. But the results had been disastrous, and they had eventually decided to bypass the area. For Chen Fei, the two thousand miles was nothing. In no time, he arrived at the narrow canyon ahead. As he got closer, he could hear the immense sound of a colossal creature scraping the ground. ¡°Human race? Are you heading to that canyon? Would you like to cooperate?¡± A voice came from afar, and a figure floated ahead, watching Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked up. The figure, though looking like a human, was quite short, resembling a child from the human race. It was a member of the human alliance, a Gong Clan. With the appearance of the Glass Space, several exotic races, including the Gong Clan, had arrived. ¡°I¡¯m used to traveling alone, sorry,¡± Chen Fei replied, shaking his head. ¡°Traveling alone? In the Glass Space, that¡¯s not a good habit. Good luck!¡± The Gong Clan gave Chen Fei a deep look, then vanished from sight. In the Glass Space, even among humans, mutual caution is necessary, let alone with other races. Although the Gong Clan were part of the alliance, in the face of interests, the alliance was merely talk. ¡°That Gong Clan carries the scent of other exotic races,¡± the Black Rat¡¯s voice echoed in Chen Fei¡¯s ear after the Gong Clan had disappeared. Chen Fei nodded in acknowledgment but remained silent, his steps already carrying him away from the spot. A few dozen miles from the canyon, Chen Fei halted. From this position, he could clearly sense the strong aura of the beast within the canyon. At the peak of the late-stage fifth level, it was on the verge of breaking into the pinnacle of the fifth level. However, this beast, having possibly gained some fortuitous opportunity during the catastrophe, exuded a bloodlust far surpassing that typical of a late-stage fifth level. Even among the demon race, known for their bloodlust, it was rare to find such intensity at the late fifth level. This alone significantly enhanced the beast¡¯s power. Chen Fei scanned his surroundings and noticed several exotic races hiding in various positions but paid them no mind. He swiftly moved directly into the canyon. With each step forward, Chen Fei¡¯s aura diminished, until he became almost imperceptible, blending seamlessly with the canyon. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was a technique for extreme enhancement of combat power, but its Eternal Night Chant had a method for blending one¡¯s aura into the environment. Combined with his divine power of Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei, using the perfected Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, had a good chance of evading detection by the beast in the canyon, unless they were too close. Chen Fei¡¯s goal was not to forcefully kill the beast but to explore the depths of the canyon for any Primordial Crystals. Of course, if he found any rare spiritual materials, he would not miss them. Outside the canyon, seeing Chen Fei silently enter, many exotic races hoping to use him to draw the beast¡¯s attention so they could fish in troubled waters furrowed their brows. Chapter 968 - Chapter 968: Come, Say It Again! Chapter 968: Come, Say It Again! Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Such a brilliant concealment technique¡ªthis human is extraordinary!¡± ¡°Are we just watching him go in? If that beast doesn¡¯t notice him, all the good stuff in the canyon will be taken.¡± ¡°If the things inside were that easy to get, the previous group of Sun Moon Realm cultivators would have already taken them. We wouldn¡¯t have a chance.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t I shoot an arrow to alert the beast, so we don¡¯t miss out on it?¡± a voice said from the shadows. ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. Alerting the beast now would only mean we get nothing and offend this human. It¡¯s not worth it!¡± As Chen Fei disappeared into the canyon entrance, the emotions of the hidden alien beings became somewhat unsettled. Soon after, dozens of figures flashed by, stealthily following Chen Fei and entering the canyon as well. All of them were confident in their own concealment techniques, while those who felt they couldn¡¯t hide from the beast remained outside, keeping watch. Compared to other non-dangerous areas, such places where even early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators can¡¯t enter hold real exploration value. This is because all the easily obtainable resources would have already been taken by the previous group of early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators, and there would be nothing left. Inside the canyon, Chen Fei made no response to the alien beings trailing behind him. Instead, he continuously adjusted his route according to the Black Rat¡¯s guidance. Though it was called a canyon, the actual terrain inside was quite expansive, sufficient to accommodate a giant beast several dozen miles long. The Black Rat perched on Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder, its nose twitching constantly. The canyon was filled with countless spiritual materials of varying grades, and the mingled scents were extremely strong. However, amidst this confusing array of smells, the Black Rat could clearly discern the different types of spiritual materials. This was a racial talent; humans would needa to cultivate special techniques and refine specific divine powers to achieve this. Humans are seemingly ordinary, but the remarkable thing is that if they wish to possess a certain trait, they can approach or even directly acquire it through techniques and divine powers. Of course, this only applies to most traits, not all. The aliens trailing behind Chen Fei gradually fell behind. Their goal was the high-grade spiritual materials, which were mostly near the beast. Chen Fei¡¯s primary target was the Primordial Crystal, which was also typically found near the beast. After all, the more abundant the Heaven and Earth Vitality, the higher the likelihood of finding Primordial Crystals. However, in the Glass Space, the locations of Primordial Crystals might differ slightly from the usual. Just like the Dimension Origin and Rule Crystals, these two items emerged due to the extreme collision between the Glass Space and the Return to Nothing Realm, causing the dimension¡¯s origin to disperse and the rules to compress into crystals. To find these two, one must venture into the most dangerous areas of the Return to Nothing Realm. Primordial Crystals do not require such intense collisions. More often, they form when certain dimensional rules are distorted and the Heaven and Earth Vitality condenses in a particular area, forming Primordial Crystals. Thus, Primordial Crystals are found in places with rich Heaven and Earth Vitality, but not necessarily in the most concentrated spots. Primordial Crystals, being condensed Heaven and Earth Vitality, do not dissipate the Vitality like Elemental Stones, even low-grade Primordial Crystals. Sometimes, Primordial Crystals can look like ordinary rocks. Therefore, finding Primordial Crystals requires special sensing methods. Simply using perception alone can easily lead to overlooking them. ¡°Master, it¡¯s right here. There¡¯s a Primordial Crystal vibrating thirty-three miles below the surface,¡± the Black Rat said excitedly. Chen Fei¡¯s steps paused, a hint of joy appearing on his face. He didn¡¯t expect to find Primordial Crystals so soon after arriving in the Glass Space. Coming to the Glass Space was indeed the right choice. It¡¯s dangerous, but the opportunities are plentiful. Such things as picking up Primordial Crystals on a whim wouldn¡¯t happen in the Return to Nothing Realm. Chen Fei covered the Black Rat with Elemental energy, and the next moment, he vanished from his spot. Chen Fei moved through the spatial rift directly to the location thirty-three miles underground. Fortunately, the Glass Space had relatively weaker spatial barriers, allowing Chen Fei to move through the spatial rift. In the underground rock layers, Chen Fei surveyed his surroundings. It wasn¡¯t pitch black; some mineral ores emitted a faint, hazy glow. These ores could be considered spiritual materials to some extent, roughly at the third grade. However, for Chen Fei now, they were of little value. ¡°Master, the Primordial Crystal is ahead,¡± the Black Rat said, pointing with its tiny paw at a massive boulder. Chen Fei stepped forward, lightly touching the surface of the boulder. The rock layers silently dissolved, and in a moment, a Primordial Crystal the size of a head appeared in his hand. Up close, Chen Fei could clearly sense the vast Heaven and Earth Vitality within the Primordial Crystal, along with some indistinct fragments of rules. According to calculations, this Primordial Crystal was equivalent to ninety-six standard low-grade Primordial Crystals. Although ninety-six low-grade Primordial Crystals might seem modest, there was still a significant gap compared to Chen Fei¡¯s goal of three thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. However, if he were to exchange it for high-grade Elemental Stones, it could be worth nearly twenty thousand high-grade Elemental Stones. ¡°Well done! Are there more Primordial Crystals nearby?¡± Chen Fei asked, putting away the Primordial Crystal and giving the Black Rat a compliment. Without the Black Rat, Chen Fei would have had a hard time finding anything in the rock layers thirty-three miles underground. The beast that lived in the canyon must have been there for quite some time, oblivious to the Primordial Crystals. Chen Fei¡¯s initial approach to finding Primordial Crystals in the Glass Space was similar to other Sun Moon Realm cultivators: heading to areas with abundant Heaven and Earth Vitality. He relied on luck; even if he couldn¡¯t find Primordial Crystals, high-grade spiritual materials were usually plentiful. Now, with the Black Rat¡¯s help, Chen Fei had an alternative approach. ¡°Master, there¡¯s another Primordial Crystal twenty-five miles ahead,¡± the Black Rat said, grinning widely. Among the beasts Chen Fei had contracted, the Black Rat was initially the weakest and least noticeable. It was often regarded as Baka¡¯s companion rather than a significant asset. Now, helping Chen Fei find Primordial Crystals made the Black Rat feel that its value was being realized. It was no longer just an expendable beast. ¡°Great!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up, and he moved to the location twenty-five miles away. Compared to the previous location, this area was pitch black. However, darkness had no effect on Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± Suddenly, a massive tremor came from above. Even through dozens of miles of earth, Chen Fei could distinctly sense the violent churn of Heaven and Earth Vitality above. Clearly, the serpent-like beast must have detected the intruders and was now engaged in battle. ¡°Master, the rock layers are over there,¡± the Black Rat pointed ahead. There was no need for the Black Rat¡¯s specific guidance. At this close distance, Chen Fei¡¯s perception from the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was already sufficient to detect the anomaly in the rock layers. A flash of sword light cut through, creating a large opening in the rock layer. With a slight wave of his hand, another large Primordial Crystal flew toward him. Compared to the previous Primordial Crystal, this one was nearly half again as large. Converted to standard low-grade Primordial Crystals, it amounted to one hundred fifty-seven pieces. In less than an hour since arriving in the Glass Space, Chen Fei had already completed about ten percent of his Primordial Crystal goal. Maintaining this efficiency would be incredible! Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile at the thought. ¡°Are there any more?¡± he asked, turning to the Black Rat. The Black Rat twitched its nose and, after a moment, shook its head. Then it pointed upward, saying, ¡°There are no more Primordial Crystals in the underground layers, but there are some above.¡± Chen Fei looked up, understanding that the ¡°above¡± the Black Rat referred to meant the area around the beast, where some Primordial Crystals had been collected. After a moment¡¯s thought, Chen Fei¡¯s figure vanished and reappeared on the surface. As soon as he emerged, a massive air blast surged toward him. However, before it could reach him, Chen Fei¡¯s protective shield automatically deflected it. Chen Fei looked ahead. Several small figures were being chased by a colossal beast from dozens of miles away. ¡°Are there sixth-grade spiritual materials here?¡± Chen Fei asked quietly. ¡°No,¡± the Black Rat shook its head. The Black Rat had neither seen nor smelled sixth-grade spiritual materials, but Chen Fei had specifically taken it to experience top-tier fifth-grade spiritual materials in Sky Sea City. Chen Fei nodded. It seemed the rumors were incorrect, or the sixth-grade materials had already been consumed by the beast. This was understandable; recently, various clans¡¯ early-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators had besieged the beast. In such circumstances, any valuable items would likely end up in the beast¡¯s belly first. ¡°Are the Primordial Crystals inside the beast?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he looked down at the beast¡¯s former resting place. It was now a chaotic mess with no notable spiritual materials. ¡°Yes, they¡¯re inside it,¡± the Black Rat confirmed with a nod. ¡°How many?¡± ¡°Less than fifty,¡± the Black Rat said, having carefully assessed the situation. It wasn¡¯t a small amount, but for Chen Fei, who had just easily obtained over two hundred low-grade Primordial Crystals, it seemed somewhat rash to go after a late-stage fifth-grade beast now. After all, there were so many aliens watching around; it wasn¡¯t necessary. With this in mind, Chen Fei quickly moved and headed back toward the canyon exit. As he emerged a hundred miles from the canyon, Chen Fei halted and looked ahead. ¡°What is this all about? We should be strangers to each other!¡± Chen Fei said calmly. ¡°Hand over the rat demon on your shoulder and dissolve the contract, and we¡¯ll let you go!¡± Five tall figures appeared in the air, looking down at Chen Fei. The leader, Zhen Xu, looked at the Black Rat with a gleam of surprise in his eyes. ¡°Oh? You know this rat demon?¡± Zhen Xu¡¯s remark piqued Chen Fei¡¯s interest. The Black Rat was probably a demon, but Chen Fei hadn¡¯t found any information about it in the materials he searched through in Sky Sea City. Now, it was unexpected to find that these five Hill Clans seemed to know something about the Black Rat. ¡°You¡¯re given a chance to leave, but do you not understand the words?!¡± Liao Niechong stepped forward, waving his blade and scolding harshly. ¡°What did you say? Your voice is too low; I didn¡¯t catch that. Say it again!¡± Chen Fei leaned slightly forward, cupping his ear with one hand, and directed his words toward Liao Niechong. ¡°Looking for death!¡± The expressions of the five Hill Clans darkened. Their figures flashed, and with overwhelming momentum, they charged at Chen Fei. The Hill Clans, in contrast to the Gong Clan, were known for their towering stature and immense strength. Every adult Hill Clan stood several meters tall and was renowned for their physical power. Liao Niechong¡¯s face twisted with ferocity as he swung his Frost Covered Blade toward Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly as the Eternal Night Manifestation appeared behind him, merging with him. A black aura surrounded Chen Fei¡¯s body. With immense power flowing through his arm, Chen Fei swung the Qianyuan Sword. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Boom!¡± In the explosion, Liao Niechong¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief and terror. The Frost Covered Blade recoiled violently, smashing into himself. The Hill Clan¡¯s famed defense and strength seemed to vanish. Liao Niechong was sent flying, his torso shattered, and the Frost Covered Blade was cast away, flying into an unknown direction. ¡°Bang!¡± Liao Niechong crashed into the ground, creating a trench over a mile long. Lying in the trench with half of his body shattered, he barely clung to life. Chapter 969 - Chapter 969: Extermination of the Clan Chapter 969: Extermination of the Clan Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Liao Niechong was the fastest. In his view, with five against one, the advantage was on his side. Yet, the outcome was grim; within a mere moment, he was nearly dead. ¡°Kill him!¡± Seeing Liao Niechong¡¯s dire state, Zhen Xu¡¯s eyes twitched. He realized they had encountered a tough opponent today. Retreating at this point would be highly disadvantageous, as they might be caught and picked off one by one. It was better to press on with a united effort to overturn the human before them. ¡°Boom!¡± The massive weapons of Zhen Xu and his three companions struck the Concealment Bell. The bell quivered slightly but managed to withstand the attack. The Concealment Bell was a mid-grade Celestial Treasure, and it didn¡¯t have the defensive power to withstand a combined assault from four mid-stage Sun Moon Realm fighters. However, Chen Fei¡¯s perfected Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword provided a defense far superior to that of the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm. Even a combined effort of four was insufficient to breach it. Seeing the Concealment Bell intact, the expressions of Zhen Xu and his three companions shifted noticeably. If their combined strength couldn¡¯t break through this human¡¯s defense, what else could they do? Chen Fei didn¡¯t give them much time to think. He twisted the Qianyuan Sword in his hand and swung it towards Zhen Xu. The edges of the Qianyuan Sword, black and white, delineated the boundaries of heaven and earth. It seemed as if Chen Fei had flipped the day and night with a single strike, and the chaotic, violent energy emanating from it was enough to make one¡¯s scalp tingle. At this moment, Zhen Xu faced the aura of the Qianyuan Sword and finally understood what Liao Niechong had felt earlier. ¡°Help me!¡± Zhen Xu roared angrily. His entire being erupted with energy as his forbidden techniques activated and his soul began to burn. Not just Zhen Xu, but the other three of the Hill Clan also activated their forbidden techniques, fearing that they might not get another chance if they were too late. Chen Fei remained unmoved, his soul breaking down by 30%. The explosive power within him surged again, as if it might burst his entire body. The speed of the Qianyuan Sword increased dramatically, crashing into the stacked blades in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosion roared to the heavens, even overpowering the sounds coming from the valley behind them. The faces of Zhen Xu and his three companions changed drastically. Their large bodies involuntarily staggered backward, their weapons trembling uncontrollably, nearly slipping from their grasp despite their desperate attempts to hold on. Yet, even so, the immense force transmitted through their blades continued to ravage their bodies. Attempting to channel the force into the ground by retreating, they found it nearly impossible. Chen Fei took a step forward and slashed again. At the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei felt some regret that the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique was no longer as effective as it once was. The additional force advantage was less pronounced, and the technique¡¯s ability to leverage power was not as useful. It wasn¡¯t that the characteristic was gone, but at the Sun Moon Realm, attacks now contained divine powers, which were the forces of the rules. Using Suppressing Dragon Elephant to harness the opponent¡¯s divine power seemed somewhat unreasonable. Thus, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t borrow much power from Zhen Xu¡¯s attack earlier. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t even need to use Soul Dissolution. Fortunately, Chen Fei now possessed the Celestial Suppression technique. From the fifth rank onward, Celestial Suppression was about refining the rules to temper the body. This was originally a technique that began at the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, but Celestial Suppression could be practiced from the fifth rank. Moreover, Celestial Suppression focused on proving the Dao through power, not merely physical strength, targeting the primary rule of power. Once Celestial Suppression was perfected, forcibly refining the opponent¡¯s attacks and then rebounding them could occur once again. ¡°Let¡¯s talk, let¡¯s talk!¡± Seeing Chen Fei swing his sword again, Zhen Xu yelled loudly, his voice filled with terror. What kind of monster was this human? Despite all being in the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, their strengths differed so dramatically. Chen Fei said nothing. If he wanted to strike, he would; if he wanted to stop, he would. There were no favors here. If there were any, it would be for the final victor, and clearly, the victors were not the Hill Clan. ¡°Boom!¡± Another piercing explosion sounded. This time, Zhen Xu and his three companions could no longer hold onto their weapons. Their weapon-bearing arms burst into a mist of blood, and several blood holes appeared in their bodies. The extreme violence of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword left even the notoriously resilient Hill Clan with no resistance. Chen Fei twisted the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. Amid the terrified and despairing gazes of Zhen Xu and his three companions, he cleanly sliced through the heads of the three Hill Clan members, sparing only Zhen Xu¡¯s life. ¡°Bang!¡± The Hill Clan bodies hit the ground with a dull thud, while Zhen Xu fell on his rear, staring in horror at Chen Fei. ¡°Now you can talk about the Black Rat,¡± Chen Fei said coldly, pointing at the Black Rat on his shoulder. Moments later, Chen Fei killed Zhen Xu and the dying Liao Niechong, extracted their spiritual essence, took the five mid-grade Celestial Treasures, and disappeared from the spot. The battle in the valley behind grew fiercer. With so many mid-stage Sun Moon Realm warriors entering, the previously accessible heavenly and earthly treasures had already been claimed by earlier arrivals. Thus, with nearly twenty thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm fighters now present, those seeking satisfactory gains had to tackle the more challenging foes. As time passed and more mid-stage Sun Moon Realm fighters joined the fray, killing the alien beasts became possible. Once the beasts were dead, the scramble for resources would depend on each individual¡¯s capabilities. However, these matters were irrelevant to Chen Fei now. He had already collected a satisfactory amount of primordial crystals from the valley. The remaining spiritual materials could be contested by other Sun Moon Realm fighters. Chen Fei moved swiftly, crossing three thousand miles to a mountain peak and directly teleporting into the mountain¡¯s core. He first distributed the spiritual essence of the five Hill Clan members to the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell, then took out the contents of the five Celestial Treasures. Unlike some overly confident Sun Moon Realm fighters, most who came to the Glass Space had stored some valuable spiritual materials elsewhere. Or they sold the spiritual materials in exchange for more needed items. After all, it was hard to predict what would happen when competing with other alien races in the Glass Space. In the five Celestial Treasures, healing and detoxifying elixirs occupied most of the space, with only a few top-grade primordial stones and scattered cultivation pills. Chen Fei had anticipated this. He categorized and stored the items from the Celestial Treasures, then shrank them to dust-sized particles and stored them in his sleeve. After completing this, Chen Fei took out several spiritual materials from the Concealment Bell and placed them before the Black Rat. Chen Fei had spared Zhen Xu¡¯s life briefly to ask about the Black Rat. In the choice between a clean death and a torturous one, Zhen Xu wisely chose the former. As a result, he provided Chen Fei with comprehensive information about the Black Rat. Of course, there might have been deliberate omissions, but at least Chen Fei gained some understanding of the Black Rat¡¯s situation. Sky Chasing Rat! This was the name of the Black Rat¡¯s race, also known as the Treasure-Seeking Rat. In the long history of the Return to Nothing Realm, the race once had a period of brilliance. It was rumored that at its peak, the Sky Chasing Rat race was guarded by a powerful being at the Open Heaven realm. However, something unknown happened, and the entire Sky Chasing Rat race was exterminated overnight. Despite having an Open Heaven realm expert, the race was wiped out in a matter of days. Not only were the Sky Chasing Rats in the Return to Nothing Realm annihilated, but those in the lower realms also suffered severe massacres. It was said that the slaughter was not due to direct invasions into the lower realms but rather involved manipulating the rules of fate and causality. Using the shared bloodlines from afar, the extermination was carried out through the void. Such power seemed incredible, and hence it remained a rumor, its truth uncertain. Yet, over such a long period, the Sky Chasing Rat¡¯s presence had become exceedingly rare in the Return to Nothing Realm, and even if found, it was only in extremely diluted bloodlines. The Black Rat Chen Fei currently held contained a portion of the Sky Chasing Rat¡¯s ancestral bloodline. This was the history of the Sky Chasing Rat. After learning a bit about it, Chen Fei was more interested in how to cultivate the Sky Chasing Rat or, more specifically, how to enhance the growth of the Sky Chasing Rat bloodline within the Black Rat. If Chen Fei were in Sky Sea City, he could look up more detailed information. Now, in the Glass Space, he had to rely on what Zhen Xu had said. The Sky Chasing Rats had an exceptionally keen sense for various heavenly and earthly treasures. Sometimes, their detection was not based on smell but rather an innate feeling. This was due to a special rule dust embedded in the Sky Chasing Rat¡¯s bloodline. The stronger the Sky Chasing Rat, the more refined this rule dust became, enhancing their ability to track treasures. According to Zhen Xu, to improve the Black Rat¡¯s ability to track treasures, the simplest method was to elevate the rat¡¯s cultivation level. Currently, the Black Rat was at the early fourth rank. Raising it to the fifth rank Sun Moon Realm would significantly boost its ability to track treasures, even if its bloodline did not continue to revert to its ancestral form. Chen Fei had previously managed to advance the Black Rat from the third to the fourth rank relatively easily. However, raising the Black Rat from the fourth rank to the fifth in a short time was more challenging, considering Chen Fei himself was only at the mid-stage of the fifth rank Sun Moon Realm. Aside from advancing the cultivation level, another method was to continue the bloodline¡¯s ancestral reversion. The Sky Chasing Rat had a peculiar trait: if it entered a master-servant contract with another race, it could absorb the rules from the master¡¯s divine powers to enhance its bloodline. This method was dubious. It could be a trap set by Zhen Xu to lure Chen Fei into a dangerous situation. After all, using divine power rules to nourish the Black Rat could severely damage one¡¯s own powers, especially in the perilous Glass Space. Zhen Xu, whether Chen Fei fell for the trap or not, had already spoken of it, knowing he wouldn¡¯t be around to see the outcome. But if Chen Fei couldn¡¯t resist trying, Zhen Xu¡¯s goal would be achieved. At this moment, Chen Fei was prepared to test this theory. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only For Chen Fei, unraveling divine powers was a routine matter, unlike other Sun Moon Realm experts. The Black Rat sat on the ground, looking at Chen Fei, puzzled about what its master intended to do. ¡°Calm your mind and focus!¡± Chen Fei instructed, pointing a finger at the Black Rat¡¯s head. The divine power, Pillar Mountain, began to fracture. Chapter 970 - Chapter 970: Immortal and Imperishable Chapter 970: Immortal and Imperishable Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Black Rat¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but tremble as he felt a vast surge of power flowing through his body, causing him to start heating up. From the deepest part of his body, it felt as if something was being awakened. Black Rat was not unfamiliar with this sensation, as it was similar to the feeling during his bloodline awakening. Chen Fei, sensing Black Rat¡¯s condition, was surprised to discover that Black Rat¡¯s bloodline was indeed boiling and evolving. He hadn¡¯t expected that the words of the Hill Clan would turn out to be true¡ªthat the Sky Chasing Rat could truly undergo bloodline awakening in this way. However, this method was quite damaging to a cultivator of the Sun Moon Realm and might not even be used by those in the Rule Integration Realm. The Rule Integration Realm cultivators control rules, and normally, it is not difficult for them to gather enough fragments of these rules. But this method of awakening the Sky Chasing Rat¡¯s bloodline requires using the rule dust controlled by the cultivator to cleanse the bloodline. The ultimate goal of the Rule Integration Realm is to control a complete rule. During this process, breaking down the controlled rule dust means having to search for it again in the void. There are countless rule dust particles in the void. Even if one uses their controlled rule fragments to resonate with similar rule dust, the amount of dust gathered is still staggering. Finding the exact dust that was broken down from one¡¯s own control and filtering out the chaotic rules not belonging to one¡¯s own rule is an extremely laborious task. Any slight mistake can lead to a significant deviation, making it nearly impossible to understand where the mistake occurred and how to master the complete rule. Cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm is a highly meticulous and patient process, leaving no room for error. Rule Integration Realm cultivators do not have panels for verification, and if they make mistakes, they will regress. Chen Fei, on the other hand, had fewer concerns. Being at the Sun Moon Realm himself, if his divine ability was broken down, he could directly refine the similar rule dust into his divine ability. The minor differences in rule dust would not affect the entire divine ability. At the moment, as Chen Fei cleansed Black Rat¡¯s bloodline, he noticed that the effect of the rule dust on awakening the bloodline was not ideal. A rough estimate showed that breaking down the entire Divine Ability of Pillar Mountain could raise Black Rat¡¯s bloodline by about ten percent. This ten percent was not ten percent of the entire Sky Chasing Rat bloodline. In terms of the entire Sky Chasing Rat bloodline, Black Rat had only awakened about thirty percent. After breaking down a Divine Ability of Pillar Mountain, Black Rat¡¯s bloodline would reach approximately thirty-one percent. For a cultivator in the Sun Moon Realm, it would take an unknown amount of time to restore the broken divine ability, yielding such a result. What¡¯s the point? The Sky Chasing Rats were not like the Yuan Tribe, where every member was a prodigy. Though the Sky Chasing Rats once had a powerful Open Heaven Realm expert and were a strong race, most of them had mediocre talent, with over ninety percent unable to cultivate beyond the fifth rank. In proportion, this was only slightly better than the human race. However, the Sky Chasing Rats¡¯ ability to sense rare treasures greatly enhanced their value. This is similar to how the Gong Clan has a special talent for crafting. In special environments, such as the Glass Space, the Sky Chasing Rats¡¯ treasure-finding abilities are magnified. Otherwise, in the Return to Nothing Realm, many places with rare treasures already have owners, and even if the Sky Chasing Rats detect them, it is of no use. The Hill Clan should know better methods to awaken the Sky Chasing Rat bloodline. Otherwise, if they had managed to capture Black Rat, they would not have used this method. However, for Chen Fei, using the divine ability breakdown to awaken the bloodline was an excellent method. A single complete divine ability could only awaken a small portion of the Sky Chasing Rat¡¯s bloodline. With several such awakenings, wouldn¡¯t the bloodline gradually accumulate? In less than fifteen minutes, with three percent of the Divine Ability of Pillar Mountain remaining, Chen Fei stopped. Chen Fei focused on stabilizing the newly awakened bloodline of the Sky Chasing Rat while simultaneously beginning to repair the Divine Ability of Pillar Mountain. The remaining thirty percent was the threshold Chen Fei had calculated to ensure that the speed of restoring the divine ability would not be affected. If it fell below this value, restoring the divine ability could take more than a day or even up to two days. However, by maintaining the thirty percent level, Chen Fei could fully restore Pillar Mountain within four to five hours. If Chen Fei disregarded the power of the divine ability and aimed only to restore it quickly, using substandard rule dust to fill the gaps, he could even compress the time to under an hour. After all, the restored Pillar Mountain would be used for breaking down, so Chen Fei naturally chose the fastest method. An hour later, Chen Fei had fully restored the Divine Ability of Pillar Mountain and resumed cleansing the bloodline of the Sky Chasing Rat. Black Rat was astonished as he watched his master. While he had been unsure of Chen Fei¡¯s actions earlier, with the awakening of his bloodline and the fluctuations in Chen Fei¡¯s aura, it became clear that his master was using the method described by the Hill Clan¡ªbreaking down the divine ability. At his current Fourth Rank, Black Rat didn¡¯t understand the essence of divine abilities but knew that once broken down, restoring such a thing was definitely not simple. Yet now, it seemed that under his master¡¯s hands, this task was becoming increasingly extraordinary. Chen Fei decided to fully awaken Black Rat¡¯s bloodline first, as this would significantly increase the chances of finding Primordial Crystals. Given the current efficiency, it would only delay matters by a few days, and Chen Fei could afford that delay. Five days passed in the blink of an eye. During these five days, countless battles erupted across the entire Glass Space, with the Sun Moon Realm cultivators starting with restraint but eventually throwing caution to the wind. Wherever rare materials appeared, inter-racial conflicts were inevitable, and sometimes even within a race, fierce fights broke out over a single piece of spiritual material. In just a few days, out of nearly twenty thousand Sun Moon Realm mid-tier cultivators who had arrived, over a thousand had perished, with injuries far exceeding that number. The intensity of the battles did not decrease over time; instead, it could potentially increase. This was because most of the relatively easy-to-find spiritual materials had already fallen into the hands of the mid-tier Sun-Moon cultivators. Future gains would face even fiercer competition. Moreover, many perilous situations could not be tackled alone and would require gathering a significant number of mid-tier Sun-Moon cultivators. When various races gathered in large numbers, any resulting conflicts could cause casualties to surge dramatically. In such large-scale conflicts, sometimes strength was not the most important factor. One needed to assess the situation and observe the overall dynamics; otherwise, even the strongest cultivator could fall if surrounded. While the outside world was in chaos, Chen Fei remained focused on awakening Black Rat¡¯s bloodline. After nearly five days of near-constant cleansing, Black Rat¡¯s bloodline had awakened to eighty percent. Although Black Rat¡¯s overall cultivation level hadn¡¯t improved significantly, his appearance had undergone considerable changes. He was still as black as ever, but there was now a trace of spatial rule aura within his body. Chen Fei, being sensitive to spatial aspects due to his teleportation abilities, immediately noticed this change in Black Rat. The additional spatial rule aura caused Black Rat¡¯s speed to increase by several times compared to before. Of course, Chen Fei was not primarily concerned with the speed increase; his main focus was on Black Rat¡¯s ability to sense rare materials. According to Black Rat, his sensing range had expanded from the previous fifty miles to two hundred miles. If the Sky Chasing Rat¡¯s bloodline could continue to awaken, this sensing range might increase further. However, unfortunately, at this stage of bloodline awakening, continued use of rule dust for cleansing had no further effect. Chen Fei realized that using this method to directly evolve Black Rat into a Sky Chasing Rat was no longer feasible. However, with the sensing range increased to this extent, it was already sufficient for Chen Fei to more easily locate the Primordial Crystals. After spending several hours restoring the Divine Ability of Pillar Mountain to its original state, Chen Fei left the mountain¡¯s interior. In the Glass Space, the place with the most Primordial Crystals was undoubtedly the Central Mountain Range. Apart from the Central Mountain Range, Chen Fei speculated that there were eight other perilous areas where the probability of finding Primordial Crystals was close to ninety percent. Chen Fei flew into the air, checked his surroundings, compared them with the data he had, and in the next moment, he disappeared from the sky. An hour later, Chen Fei stood at the edge of a cliff, gazing into the distance. Over a hundred miles away was a vast lake named Spirit Concealing Lake, which, roughly estimated, covered an area of no less than a thousand miles. ¡°Master, there are Primordial Crystals inside!¡± Black Rat, perched on Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder, said excitedly. Chen Fei nodded and scanned the surroundings. The abundant spiritual energy in the air above Spirit Concealing Lake gathered in a vibrant display. Chen Fei could even see many places flickering with faint light, indicating the presence of rare materials. Yet, this area was eerily silent, without a hint of sound. Spirit Concealing Lake had become an anomaly. What this meant was that the entities inside could not be killed. No matter how thoroughly you killed them or scattered their ashes, they would recover after a moment. This is what defines an anomaly! However, it wasn¡¯t truly indestructible. A Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, using direct rule attacks, could still destroy the entities within. The problem was that the rule dust in Sun Moon Realm divine abilities was too sparse, rendering them ineffective against these twisted rule-based creations. According to the data, once you step into Spirit Concealing Lake, it would immediately generate a Glass Clan entity of the same cultivation level as you, which would then attack you relentlessly. If you retaliated, Spirit Concealing Lake would quickly enhance the generated Glass Clan entity based on the power of your attack. The more you resist, the stronger the Glass Clan entity becomes. Enduring attacks from an opponent of the same rank while being unable to fight back¡ªhow challenging is that? Very challenging! Was it difficult for Chen Fei? Not at all. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Being at the mid-tier of the Sun Moon Realm, and with only one opponent trying to break through his defenses, it was no challenge for Chen Fei, who had the perfected Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered as he stepped into Spirit Concealing Lake. A deafening noise immediately erupted from the front, and the lake had vanished. What appeared before Chen Fei was a massive city. ¡°Clang!¡± The Concealment Bell emitted a resonant hum as a dagger was blocked by the protective shield. A slender Glass Clan woman with a cold gaze was staring at Chen Fei. Chapter 971 - Chapter 971: My World Chapter 971: My World Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei glanced at the glass-like woman from the Glass Clan, noticing that she had no trace of vitality and was purely a product of rules. Based on the recent attack with the dagger, her strength was at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm. Given the intensity of her attack, it would be impossible for her to break through Chen Fei¡¯s defense. Even if she attacked Chen Fei continuously for a day and night, the shield of the Concealment Bell would remain intact. With his essence, energy, spirit, and soul undying, Chen Fei¡¯s defense was always at its peak. Even though the vital energy in this place was sealed off, Chen Fei could still draw enough vital energy from the void to maintain his defense. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and looked ahead at the city. This place was not mentioned in the documents, which likely meant that the rules of Spirit Concealing Lake had changed. A black light flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes as the city ahead slightly warped. Faintly, he saw countless entangled chains of rules. But soon, this scene vanished, and the bustling city reappeared before Chen Fei. ¡°Master, there are Primordial Crystals in the city,¡± the Black Rat whispered in Chen Fei¡¯s ear. Chen Fei nodded, thought for a moment, and then stepped forward. He ignored the Glass Clan woman who had been attacking him and proceeded towards the city gate. Upon reaching the gate, Chen Fei paused briefly, looked up at the inscription on it, and then crossed the threshold. ¡°Voom!¡± The Concealment Bell, which had been enduring the attacks, shook violently. Chen Fei¡¯s vision darkened briefly before brightening again, and he found himself inside the city. The Glass Clan woman who had been attacking him had vanished. Chen Fei glanced back at the city gate. The attack just now was more intense compared to the one from the Glass Clan woman. Any mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivator caught off guard would likely be severely injured on the spot. If luck were particularly poor, death was also a possibility. Chen Fei turned his attention forward, where the clamor of street vendors echoed in his ears. It felt as though he was in an ordinary small town, with vendors lining the streets selling everyday items. In the haze, it no longer seemed like the perilous Glass Realm. The Black Rat looked around curiously, appearing somewhat confused about the surroundings. However, it understood that this was definitely not a remote small town. Not to mention, the scent of spiritual materials constantly wafting into its nostrils was not something a small frontier town could produce. Chen Fei pondered. The anomaly was caused by twisted rules and, normally, should have no intelligence. This was fundamentally different from the anomaly Chen Fei had encountered before. Thus, the lively scenes before him were more likely a reflection of a small town from the Glass Realm¡¯s past, projected through the twisted rules of time. In other words, the bustling Glass Clan figures, though not true living beings, had their own underlying logic of behavior. They might not even realize that they were not actual living beings. To them, everything seemed completely normal. ¡°Are there Primordial Crystals on the streets?¡± Chen Fei asked the Black Rat. ¡°Yes, there are. The Glass Clan vendor¡¯s items include Primordial Crystals,¡± the Black Rat nodded, pointing to a vendor selling trinkets ahead. Thousand Cyprus Mountain in the Glass Realm. ¡°Teng Li, are you insane? We are allies!¡± the Ice Clan¡¯s Wu Zhu leaned against the stone wall, incredulously staring at Teng Li. The Ice Clan and the Evil Clan had formed an alliance to deal with the human race, which was a pact between the two races. Wu Zhu and Teng Li had not just formed a team after arriving in the Glass Realm but had known each other for several months and had cooperated a few times before. ¡°It¡¯s an alliance, so I need your power to help me grow faster!¡± A crystal stone appeared in Teng Li¡¯s hand. He stepped closer to Wu Zhu and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, all the humans in the Glass Realm will die, and you¡¯ll witness it with me!¡± ¡°Rule Crystals?¡± Wu Zhu¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he looked at the object in Teng Li¡¯s hand. The origin of the realm and Rule Crystals were among the most precious treasures in the Glass Realm. However, since the appearance of the Glass Realm, the origin of the realm had never been found. As for Rule Crystals, they had been brought out of the Glass Realm by early-stage Sun Moon cultivators before, but their numbers were very limited. Although there must be many of these treasures still in the Glass Realm, they were located in extremely dangerous places, making them difficult for ordinary Sun Moon cultivators to obtain. ¡°Yes, Rule Crystals. They can make us stronger, powerful enough to sweep away all the humans here, and even other races that dare to oppose us!¡± Teng Li said with a mad grin, his right hand striking swiftly into Wu Zhu¡¯s chest. Wu Zhu grunted in pain as his entire face began to contort, unbearable pain and fear spreading from the deepest part of his being. The Rule Crystals in Teng Li¡¯s hand flashed wildly, its blinding light enveloping Wu Zhu completely. Moments later, Teng Li withdrew his hand and watched as Wu Zhu, now completely transformed into a replica of himself, stood up. Teng Li couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. The transformation, enabled by the Rule Crystals, gave Teng Li the ability to corrupt and distort others¡¯ souls. Wu Zhu had become another version of Teng Li. Such a transformation did not burden Teng Li at all. Only some distant memories began to blur. As long as Teng Li could transform dozens of mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators, he could shift directly from the shadows into the spotlight. The speed of transformation would accelerate dramatically! Ultimately, the entire Glass Realm would be his domain! Spirit Concealing Lake. Chen Fei stood beside a vendor selling trinkets, not immediately inquiring but instead observing how other Glass Clan members conducted their transactions. After watching for a while, Chen Fei visited several other vendors and gradually formed a clearer picture. To buy things, one still needed money, but it wasn¡¯t silver, gold, or origin stones¡ªit was rule dust. Chen Fei tried to slightly break down the Pillar Mountain, extracting a piece of rule dust from his divine powers, which then became a small coin. However, a single coin had very low purchasing power on the entire street. If Chen Fei wanted to buy trinkets, it would definitely be insufficient. The Pillar Mountain, composed of six pieces of rule dust, could be restored at a rate of four pieces per hour if 70% was disintegrated. This meant four small coins. Four coins per hour was actually a decent efficiency. Chen Fei didn¡¯t consider using force here. Besides the Glass Clan, he had also seen other alien races on the street. These aliens, like Chen Fei, were here in Spirit Concealing Lake searching for rare materials. And none of these alien races seemed to be using any aggressive methods to obtain resources. Naturally, it wasn¡¯t that these alien races had high moral standards. It¡¯s likely that someone had attempted such methods before, but the results were probably disastrous, leading other alien races to abandon such approaches. Instead, they all chose to integrate into the city¡¯s life, earning money through various means and then using it to purchase rare materials. Chen Fei noticed that some alien races were disguising themselves as beggars, sitting at street corners with worn-out bowls for alms. Though this method seemed a bit peculiar, Chen Fei observed that it was actually quite efficient. Occasionally, Glass Clan members would toss a few copper coins into these worn-out bowls. Compared to disintegrating his own divine powers, this method of begging was risk-free. Besides beggars, Chen Fei also saw alien races working as attendants in taverns and shop assistants in various stores. In contrast, Chen Fei¡¯s advantage was that he could generate money himself. Moreover, with the Black Rat¡¯s help, he could directly identify what he truly needed. Other alien races couldn¡¯t fully identify whether the items they were buying were genuine rare materials or merely distorted vital energy created by the rules. Chen Fei moved to a nearby alley, continually observing the operations within the city. Meanwhile, the money in his sleeve gradually increased. As the sky began to darken, Chen Fei noticed a decrease in the number of Glass Clan members on the streets. The alien beggars picked up their worn-out bowls and headed into the alleyways. Chen Fei glanced at the darkening sky. With the darkness, a strong sense of foreboding filled his soul. Clearly, something terrifying was likely to occur in the small city under the cover of night. Chen Fei decided not to confront the night directly or pursue the beggar aliens. Instead, he made his way to an inn. During the hours he had spent observing earlier, those alien races had also been observing him, the new human. If Chen Fei pursued the beggar aliens now, it would likely lead to other complications, and the beggar aliens might even be waiting for him. As long as he abided by the rules of the city, based on his observations, nothing bad should happen. Given this, Chen Fei decided to stay at the inn. Unlike other alien races, he had money! ¡°Sir, are you here for a meal or a room?¡± The innkeeper greeted Chen Fei warmly. ¡°A room!¡± Chen Fei glanced around the inn¡¯s lobby and replied softly. ¡°Certainly, this way, please.¡± The innkeeper led Chen Fei forward. Shortly after, Chen Fei settled into a standard guest room, paying five small coins. This price was certainly not cheap, as most Sun Moon Realm cultivators didn¡¯t possess five pieces of rule dust. To disintegrate a divine power just to stay for a night would be quite a loss. The room¡¯s window was tightly shut. Chen Fei watched as the light outside gradually faded, and night enveloped the small city. ¡°Whoo!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A night breeze swept through the street, producing a wailing sound, reminiscent of crying or laughing, and also a swallowing noise. Suddenly, a shadow flitted past the window. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. It seemed like a living being¡¯s tongue, which was excessively long¡ªperhaps several miles¡ªand covered with numerous forks. The night in this small city was indeed fraught with inexplicable dangers. But that was not Chen Fei¡¯s concern. His focus was on accumulating money. Chapter 972 - Chapter 972: Huge Profits Chapter 972: Huge Profits Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Throughout the entire night, the small town¡¯s streets were silent, with no more strange sounds or fleeting shadows appearing. However, from beginning to end, the Indestructible Vision was active, indicating significant danger outside the window. Even now, if Chen Fei were to venture out, the risk of falling was over 60% to 70%. In the morning, Chen Fei left the inn, and the street was already lined with stalls, bustling with the same noisy activity as yesterday. Chen Fei did not go to the vendors selling accessories but headed toward the city gate. Chen Fei had more or less figured out the operational logic of the small town. What he needed to know now was what conditions were required to leave. The information he had obtained previously was now obsolete, so he needed to verify it himself. ¡°Brother, you can¡¯t leave through the city gate. To exit the city, you need fifty teals.¡± A voice suddenly spoke from behind Chen Fei, causing him to pause and turn around. It was a human, and Chen Fei recalled that the person had been among those gathered outside the Glass Space. ¡°Greetings,¡± Chen Fei said with a polite gesture. ¡°The city gate guards will ask for fifty teals. If you don¡¯t pay, they won¡¯t let you out. Damn, the situation at Spirit Concealing Lake is completely different from the information I had.¡± The person, Feng Haijie, said, stepping forward and muttering in a low voice. Chen Fei chuckled softly, ¡°The rules of the entire Glass Space have been distorted. Such situations are to be expected.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been here for three days. If you want, we could team up. There¡¯s strength in numbers,¡± Feng Haijie suggested. ¡°Thank you, but I¡¯m used to traveling alone,¡± Chen Fei declined with a shake of his head. ¡°It¡¯s very dangerous to travel alone here. If something happens, you won¡¯t have time to react,¡± Feng Haijie said directly, trying to persuade him. ¡°Sorry,¡± Chen Fei replied with a polite gesture. Feng Haijie furrowed his brows, looking at Chen Fei. After a sigh, he said, ¡°You¡¯ll understand later that it¡¯s not that simple here. If you need help, you can find me at East City¡¯s Ma Mansion.¡± With that, Feng Haijie turned and left. Chen Fei remained expressionless, watching Feng Haijie¡¯s retreating figure, noticing a faint aura of death drifting from him. However, upon closer inspection, this aura vanished without a trace, almost like an illusion. Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. This aura of death seemed to be related to the fleeting tongue he had seen last night. Chen Fei was unsure whether it was due to Feng Haijie¡¯s prolonged stay in the small town or if there was an issue with the Ma Mansion in East City. Chen Fei checked his own condition and did not perceive this aura of death, but it might be that a healer is unaware of their own abnormalities. Seeing Feng Haijie, Chen Fei decided it was best to leave the small town as soon as possible. Yesterday, Chen Fei had not seen this aura of death on other alien races. Was it because he had stayed for a day, leading to some change in his own perception? For now, he could follow the rules during the day and find a place to stay at night, continuing to live in this small town. Even as a beggar, he could still earn silver daily, and as long as he wasn¡¯t too unlucky, he might find rare treasures without any risks. Such a good deal would appear in the realm of the undying? Chen Fei continued toward the city gate. After a moment, he returned. When Chen Fei attempted to step out of the gate, the guard indeed demanded fifty teals. However, when Chen Fei showed signs of leaving forcefully, the guard made no effort to stop him. It seemed that not paying the fifty teals would not result in any issues. Fifty teals was still a bit short of what Chen Fei could earn in a day. Relying on begging or other odd jobs, it would take an indefinite amount of time. Chen Fei approached the accessory vendor. The vendor looked up with a warm smile. ¡°What would you like? Feel free to look around.¡± ¡°How much is this?¡± Chen Fei asked, pointing to a jade hairpin. ¡°Ten teals,¡± the vendor replied with a smile. ¡°And this one?¡± Chen Fei pointed to a ring. ¡°Eight teals.¡± ¡°What about this hairpin?¡± Chen Fei asked, inquiring about each item. The vendor¡¯s demeanor gradually turned from warm to cold, showing impatience. ¡°I¡¯ll take these two.¡± As the vendor was about to hurry him along, Chen Fei pointed to the two items and placed fifteen teals on the stall. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wrap them up for you.¡± The vendor¡¯s expression changed instantly, flashing a broad smile as he quickly accepted the fifteen teals and packed the two items into a wooden box. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei also smiled, taking the wooden box and leaving the stall. In a different location, Chen Fei opened the box and noticed that the two pieces of jewelry had transformed slightly; their surfaces had become transparent, revealing that the items were sealed with Primordial Crystals. With just a glance, Chen Fei estimated the total value of the two Primordial Crystals to be 372 Primordial Crystals. Including the ones he had obtained in the canyon, Chen Fei¡¯s total number of Primordial Crystals had now exceeded 600. He had already accumulated over 20% of the Primordial Crystals needed to simplify the Celestial Suppression. ¡°Where else can I find Primordial Crystals or higher-grade spiritual materials?¡± Chen Fei asked, putting the wooden box back into the storage clock and turning to Black Rat. ¡°The wonton seller has Primordial Crystals in his pot, as well as some fifth-grade spiritual materials,¡± Black Rat sniffed and said in a low voice. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei nodded and headed towards the wonton stall. Half an hour later, Chen Fei returned to the street corner. Since entering Spirit Concealing Lake yesterday, Chen Fei had accumulated a total of 52 teals. He spent 5 teals on lodging at the inn and 40 teals on Primordial Crystals, leaving him with only 7 teals. Although there were still Primordial Crystals and other high-grade spiritual materials available on the streets, Chen Fei had already bought up all the Primordial Crystals he could afford at the moment. With 40 teals spent, Chen Fei had acquired 953 inferior-grade Primordial Crystals. Combined with those obtained from the canyon, he now had over 1,000 inferior-grade Primordial Crystals. This efficiency was astonishing and indicated the tremendous opportunities in this alien city. However, the prices of items from the various vendors had risen significantly. It was evident that obtaining nearly a thousand inferior-grade Primordial Crystals in a day was no longer feasible. More importantly, Chen Fei did not want to stay overnight in this alien city but rather leave today. Accumulating money through the Disintegration Divine Ability was too slow; he needed to rely on other methods. In the past half hour, Chen Fei had not only made purchases but also verified some things. He was now ready to implement his plan. Accumulating money through simple labor was possible, but it required high-level work to achieve substantial accumulation. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei entered a pharmacy. ¡°Customer, what can I do for you?¡± The shopkeeper greeted Chen Fei with a smile. ¡°Does your shop buy pills?¡± Chen Fei also smiled. Selling pills to the pharmacy was a quick way to accumulate money. Of course, the pills in this city¡¯s pharmacies were not the same as regular pills; Chen Fei didn¡¯t have the skill to make them on the spot. According to Black Rat, the pills in these shops were actually Primordial Crystal grains of various sizes. These Primordial Crystal grains were likely mixed with some strange substance, maybe a rule or something else, though Black Rat couldn¡¯t identify it. However, the difference in pills was merely due to the varying sizes of Primordial Crystal grains. The internal contents were the same, even the sizes. ¡°Of course, we buy them. However, the price we offer is 70% of the selling price. The customer should understand this,¡± the shopkeeper¡¯s smile remained unchanged. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei nodded and didn¡¯t haggle over the price. Everything in this alien city was quite rigid. Chen Fei had not seen any price reduced by even one teals before; it was always the listed price. ¡°May I ask which pills you want to sell?¡± ¡°I¡¯d like to first understand the prices of each type of pill in your shop,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°Certainly. Please have a look. This is a Vitality Pill¡­¡± The shopkeeper nodded and began introducing the most basic pills. Fifteen minutes later, Chen Fei left the pharmacy with seven basic Vitality Pills. The Vitality Pill was priced at one teal per pill. Chen Fei took the Vitality Pills and found a secluded corner. He glanced around and, seeing no other alien races present, began to test the Vitality Pills near the Primordial Crystals. With a soft clink, the Vitality Pills and the Primordial Crystals made contact, but neither showed any change. Chen Fei had anticipated this. He dispelled the two killing moves within the space compartment and tossed one Vitality Pill into the compartment while placing the Primordial Crystal grains in another. Once the two compartments were connected, a large and a small Primordial Crystal grain appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. The large one was his own, while the smaller one was extracted from the Vitality Pill. The compartment was left with only a fragmentary rune. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t understand the meaning of this rune; it seemed to contain a hint of rules. Given Chen Fei¡¯s rudimentary understanding of rules, deciphering the meaning of this incomplete rune was somewhat beyond his capability. Chen Fei put away the smaller Primordial Crystal grain and held the larger one. The next moment, the fragmentary rune in the compartment disappeared, merging into the Primordial Crystal grain. The Primordial Crystal grain began to distort and, in an instant, transformed into a Flying Star Pill. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Flying Star Pill was priced at ten teals in the pharmacy. Selling it would yield seven teals. Subtracting the one teal spent on the Vitality Pill, Chen Fei made a net profit of six teals. As for the extra Primordial Crystal grains, they were negligible. This was just the Flying Star Pill. The most expensive pill in the pharmacy was the Cloud Peak Pill, priced at forty teals. This was what one called exorbitant profit! Chapter 973 - Chapter 973: Simplify Celestial Suppression Chapter 973: Simplify Celestial Suppression Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei placed the Flying Star Pill into the spatial grid and began the process of restoration. He then started experimenting with various sizes of Primordial Crystal particles to see which could produce the Cloud Peak Pill. It wasn¡¯t necessarily the larger Primordial Crystal particles that yielded better pills. In this other city, there were limits to what could be achieved, and everything had to follow the city¡¯s own logic. After a moment, a new pill appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand: the Cloud Peak Pill, which was priced at forty teals. The buyback price at the apothecary was twenty-eight teals, so after deducting a cost of one teal, Chen Fei made a net profit of twenty-seven teal. With seven Cloud Peak Pills, Chen Fei could earn a total of one hundred eighty-nine teals in one go. If he had continued accumulating money using his previous method of breaking down divine powers, he would have had to stay in the other city for four days to earn this much. Given Chen Fei¡¯s speed in earning money through the disintegration of divine powers, he was already among the fastest in the entire other city. Considering the conditions of the other city, staying there for that long posed a serious risk to his safety. So, to make money quickly, one really needed skill. Chen Fei gathered the seven Cloud Peak Pills and returned to the apothecary. ¡°Welcome, sir. What can I do for you this time?¡± The shopkeeper, recognizing Chen Fei, greeted him. ¡°I want to sell these pills at the price we agreed on last time.¡± Chen Fei placed the seven Cloud Peak Pills on the counter. The shopkeeper examined the pills without changing his expression, confirming their authenticity, and immediately handed Chen Fei one hundred ninety-six teals. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. One good thing about trading with the residents of this other city was that if you followed their logic, they would be extremely straightforward and without hesitation. ¡°I need twenty Vitality Pills,¡± Chen Fei said, placing twenty wen on the counter. ¡°Alright, sir, please wait a moment.¡± The shopkeeper nodded and turned to retrieve twenty Vitality Pills, handing them to Chen Fei. ¡°Sir, please note that we are no longer accepting Cloud Peak Pills. Please do not bring them to us next time,¡± the shopkeeper said seriously. ¡°Are there any restrictions on other pills?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly. Were the rules of the other city being adjusted? ¡°Not at the moment, but the rules may change based on circumstances,¡± the shopkeeper replied, shaking his head. Chen Fei frowned slightly. There might be a limit on the number of each type of pill accepted or perhaps a restriction on selling a particular type of pill only once. However, regardless of the specifics, the restrictions on Chen Fei weren¡¯t as severe as they seemed because the resources and Primordial Crystals in the other city were finite. Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t exploit the situation excessively, as he was concerned that doing so might trigger changes in the city. He bowed to the shopkeeper and then left. There were three apothecaries in the entire other city. Chen Fei visited the other two. He found that the prices for pills at the other two apothecaries were identical to those at the first one, and they also bought pills at seventy percent of the selling price. However, the other two apothecaries did not refuse to buy Cloud Peak Pills and were still accepting all types of pills. With the remaining one hundred seventy-six wen, Chen Fei continued to purchase Primordial Crystals from street vendors. Worried about potential changes in the other city, Chen Fei kept fifty wen as exit money and spent one hundred twenty-six wen on Primordial Crystals. One hundred twenty-six teals had considerable purchasing power in the small city, even for high-priced items. Even though the items Chen Fei wanted to buy were relatively expensive, he ultimately acquired a total of seven hundred twenty-five Primordial Crystals. Adding these to the Primordial Crystals he already had, Chen Fei now had over nineteen hundred lower-grade Primordial Crystals, making significant progress toward his goal of three thousand Primordial Crystals. Chen Fei went to a secluded corner and converted the twenty Vitality Pills into twenty Cloud Peak Pills, then proceeded to the second apothecary. ¡°Sir, what do you need?¡± The shopkeeper greeted him with a smile. ¡°Do you buy twenty Cloud Peak Pills?¡± Chen Fei asked. ¡°We do, but we can only accept fifteen,¡± the shopkeeper replied, his posture momentarily stiffening before nodding. A total of four hundred twenty teals was handed to Chen Fei, but instead of focusing on the money, he continued to observe the apothecary¡¯s behavior. After receiving the four hundred twenty wen, Chen Fei clearly noticed that the apothecary¡¯s movements had become slightly more sluggish. This delay resembled that of puppets experiencing energy shortages. The Gong Clan was highly skilled in producing puppets, whether flesh-and-blood or crafted from various metals and materials. They could even create sixth-tier integration realm puppets if the price was right. However, the cost for such high-tier puppets was several times higher than nurturing a genius to the sixth tier, sometimes even ten times more. Maintenance costs were also exorbitant. Thus, despite their capability, the Gong Clan did not produce many of these puppets. Chen Fei glanced around and noticed some changes in the apothecary. ¡°Sir, the shop will no longer be accepting Cloud Peak Pills. Please take note,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile. ¡°Understood,¡± Chen Fei replied. He bought thirty Vitality Pills and then left the apothecary. Chen Fei went to a secluded corner, first producing ten Cloud Peak Pills and then converting the remaining twenty Vitality Pills into Moon Splendor Pills. Moon Splendor Pills were priced at thirty teals each in all three apothecaries. If Chen Fei sold all twenty Moon Splendor Pills, he could make a profit of four hundred teals. ¡°Taking money from the apothecary seems to reduce the rule particles within the shop, so there might be a limit on how many pills can be sold.¡± Chen Fei thought, recalling how the apothecary¡¯s operation seemed to return to normal after receiving twenty teals for Vitality Pills. ¡°How many Primordial Crystals are left in the city?¡± Chen Fei asked Black Rat. ¡°Not much on the streets, but there are still some in the shops,¡± Black Rat replied, sniffing. Chen Fei nodded and took fifteen Cloud Peak Pills and twenty Moon Splendor Pills to the third apothecary. He couldn¡¯t allow the apothecary to collapse completely, as he couldn¡¯t predict the changes that might occur in the other city as a result. Thus, whenever he noticed an apothecary showing clear signs of delay, he would immediately switch to another shop. By rotating through the shops, Chen Fei accumulated over a thousand teals again. After reserving fifty teals for leaving the city, he spent the rest. With this considerable amount of silver, Chen Fei managed to acquire almost all the Primordial Crystals Black Rat could detect on the streets. However, he did not buy every Primordial Crystal. He skipped those with low quantities and high prices, as they were not cost-effective for him. The amount of Primordial Crystals contained in an item was unrelated to its price. Therefore, Chen Fei bypassed items with poor cost-performance and chose other spiritual materials instead. The other city had not only Primordial Crystals but also other rare materials, with the most common being fifth-tier and below. Others visiting the city had to rely on their own judgment before purchase, as they could only determine the specifics of the materials after acquiring them. Chen Fei had Black Rat, which allowed him to bypass this guessing phase. Although Black Rat sometimes didn¡¯t know the exact materials, it was very accurate in determining their grade. An hour later, Chen Fei, with a joyful expression, quickly headed towards the city gate. The number of Primordial Crystals in his Concealment Bell had reached over four thousand three hundred, far exceeding the simplified cost required for Celestial Suppression. Unfortunately, the Primordial Crystals did not reach five thousand, so Chen Fei couldn¡¯t check if the panel would change with that amount. The previous appearances of spatial grids on the panel were due to the introduction of new currencies, and Primordial Crystals, compared to Elemental Stones, were indeed a new currency unit. With no better way to acquire more silver in the other city, Chen Fei decided to leave for now. In addition to over four thousand Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei had also obtained a significant amount of spiritual materials. He acquired two pieces of sixth-tier spiritual material: Dragon Tooth Gold. This material, a sixth-tier lower-grade, could be used as an auxiliary material for crafting Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm artifacts. The price of such materials would be incredibly high once the grade reached six. Chen Fei had not seen many places in Sky Sea City that sold sixth-tier materials. At this stage, sixth-tier materials were mostly exchanged among integration realm cultivators or found at small-scale trading events. For those at the Sun Moon Realm, obtaining information about such trading events was challenging unless they reached the integration realm themselves. Dragon Tooth Gold could only be used as an auxiliary material for crafting Rule Integration Realm artifacts. However, it was more than sufficient for crafting Celestial Treasures. For some, using it for this purpose might seem like a waste. Chen Fei did not plan to sell the Dragon Tooth Gold. Instead, he intended to melt these two pieces of Dragon Tooth Gold into the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell. With sixth-tier spiritual materials as a foundation, future upgrades for the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell would be much simpler. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In addition to the sixth-tier materials, Chen Fei also acquired several fifth-tier materials. Due to limited silver, he chose only top-grade fifth-tier materials, including five pieces of fifth-tier supreme materials. ¡°Simplify Celestial Suppression.¡± ¡°Simplifying Celestial Suppression (Fifth Tier)¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Celestial Suppression (Fifth Tier) ¡ú Suppressing Dragon Elephant!¡± As Chen Fei hurried towards the city gate, he spent three thousand lower-grade Primordial Crystals to successfully simplify Celestial Suppression from fifth tier. Chapter 974 - Chapter 974: Rule Crystal Chapter 974: Rule Crystal Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei had not planned to gather the 5,000 Primordial Crystals to see if there would be any changes in the panel; instead, he first simplified the much-desired Celestial Suppression. Among the top-tier techniques of the Yuan Clan, the sensation of being able to see but not practice them had been extremely frustrating. Without relying on the panel, Chen Fei would have followed a step-by-step approach to cultivate Celestial Suppression. If he had used Suppressing Dragon Elephant as the foundation, he might have made some progress. However, this basic progress would undoubtedly have taken thousands of years. The Yuan Clan¡¯s heritage techniques were so complex that even many Yuan Clan members had struggled to master them. Despite every Yuan Clan member being a prodigy, there had still been differences between prodigies. For someone from an outer clan, especially a human without outstanding characteristics, cultivating Celestial Suppression had been even more challenging! Chen Fei had tried operating Suppressing Dragon Elephant for a bit, and immediately, insights related to Celestial Suppression had appeared in his sea of consciousness. He had absorbed these insights, and the proficiency of Celestial Suppression on the panel had increased slightly, moving from unlearned to entry-level. Previously, in the Qiankun Mansion, despite several days of attempts, Celestial Suppression had remained immovable and was still at the unlearned stage. Now, just a simple operation had allowed Celestial Suppression to reach the entry level. The difference had been truly tear-jerking. ¡°Buzz!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s steps had slightly halted. With the official entry into Celestial Suppression, a ripple had spread through his body, and a peculiar transformation had begun occurring within him. The body, originally trained with Suppressing Dragon Elephant, had started to undergo a transformation towards the body required by Celestial Suppression. However, as it was just at the entry level, the transformation had been very minor. ¡°Did Suppressing Dragon Elephant at the fourth stage have characteristics similar to divine abilities? If Celestial Suppression was cultivated to the fifth stage, could it directly condense into a body of rules?¡± What was a body of rules? It was the physique possessed by a Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert. A Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm master controlled rules, and these rules continuously fed back into their body. Only by transforming into a body of rules could they truly control rule fragments, and even entire rules. If Chen Fei could refine a body of rules in the Sun Moon Realm, then most attacks in this realm would no longer have been able to harm him. Divine abilities were just rule particles. The strength of a divine ability depended on the number of rule particles it contained and how these particles were utilized. Utilization was also related to the cultivation technique. Everything was interconnected, and each step was crucial. However, the essence of divine abilities was rule particles. If Chen Fei could refine a body of rules, it would already have been at the level of rule fragments. In this case, how could a divine ability formed by a few rule particles have harmed Chen Fei? Moreover, Celestial Suppression condensed the rule of strength, which was a primary rule, unlike the secondary rule of physical strength. At the fifth stage, Celestial Suppression had only formed the foundational rule of strength. There had still been a considerable distance from truly mastering the rule of strength. At the very least, Suppressing Dragon Elephant needed to have been cultivated to perfection at the sixth stage to condense the rule of strength! Chen Fei continuously operated Suppressing Dragon Elephant, with insights related to Celestial Suppression continuously appearing in his mind. As the proficiency of Celestial Suppression gradually increased, Chen Fei¡¯s body also began to undergo some changes. Celestial Suppression, like Suppressing Dragon Elephant, was a pure body cultivation technique. It involved the essence, energy, and spirit, but did not enhance them. Therefore, Chen Fei still needed to continue cultivating the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword. Both needed equal attention, and Chen Fei still had to keep searching for stronger techniques to integrate into the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword. ¡°What is it?¡± Chen Fei arrived at the city gate, and the guard, upon seeing him, said in a deep voice. ¡°Leaving the city!¡± Chen Fei took out fifty wen and handed it to the guard. ¡°You cannot leave the city at the moment. The county magistrate has an urgent matter for you. Follow me!¡± The guard did not take the fifty teals from Chen Fei but instead motioned with his right hand and started walking forward. Chen Fei frowned slightly. He glanced around and vaguely felt a force pressing down on him. He could choose not to go, but he had no idea what would happen if he didn¡¯t. It had been a tough decision since Chen Fei had mentally prepared for such situations when he entered the Spirit Concealing Lake. He had initially thought that paying fifty teals to leave the city was a high difficulty, not expecting there would be more complications. Of course, it was also possible that Chen Fei had been overly aggressive in his dealings over the past hour or so, in the small city. The three pharmacies had nearly been driven to the point of collapse by his sale of pills. Additionally, Chen Fei had purchased many items, spending all the money he had received, which had not disrupted the rules of the entire foreign city. However, the imbalance in regional rules might have caused some changes in the entire foreign city¡¯s responses. Chen Fei glanced outside the city gate. Since the guard had not taken the fifty teals, if he were to rush out now, it would be equivalent to forcefully breaking out. Would this provoke a backlash from the entire Spirit Concealing Lake? After a moment¡¯s consideration, Chen Fei followed the guard toward the courthouse. Having been in the foreign city for two days, Chen Fei had not intentionally approached the courthouse. In real towns, the courthouse was usually the most powerful place. In a foreign city, if the twisted rules here drew from a real town, the courthouse was likely the most peculiar place. Upon arriving outside the courthouse, Chen Fei dropped a drop of blood into a corner before entering. If any changes were to occur, this close distance would still give Chen Fei a chance to use Blood Rebirth to restore himself. Chen Fei stepped into the courthouse¡¯s door and felt a heavy pressure on his body. A tremendous force pressed down on him, and the Concealment Bell above his head emitted a muffled sound. The scene before him went dark and then brightened again, resembling the experience when he first entered the foreign city, but the pressure here was several times greater. ¡°Li Wu, do you know your crime!¡± A thunderous voice shook the entire space. Chen Fei looked up and saw the county magistrate sitting at the head of the table. In front of him were two rows of courthouse runners. At this moment, two members of the Glass Clan were kneeling in the hall: one with white hair and a sorrowful face, and the other with a fierce expression and much younger in appearance. Chen Fei glanced around and noticed that he was standing outside the hall. A crowd of commoners gathered around, their faces filled with curiosity. Li Wu lowered his head and remained silent. ¡°Please, sir, do justice for me. My son was innocent. He only glanced at Li Wu while on the road, and this damned Li Wu stabbed him in the neck. My son was innocent!¡± An old man cried loudly, causing listeners to feel heartbroken and tearful. ¡°This Old Man Tian is also pitiful. His wife passed away twenty years ago, leaving him to raise his child alone. After so many years, his son finally grew up, only to encounter such a tragedy.¡± Outside the hall, a group of commoners whispered to each other. Chen Fei listened for a while and understood that the courthouse was currently handling a case. The Glass clansman named Old Man Tian had raised his child with great difficulty. His son had been killed by Li Wu simply for looking at him in the fields. When Old Man Tian discovered his son, the boy had already lost his life. Afterward, the courthouse had pursued and finally captured Li Wu. The case¡¯s details were clear. The only remaining step was for Li Wu to admit his guilt, and the matter would be resolved. Of course, even if Li Wu did not confess, other means would have been employed to ensure the same outcome. However, what was the purpose of the guard bringing him here? Chen Fei frowned slightly, his eyes continuously scanning the surroundings and capturing every detail. If the situation became dire, Chen Fei would have to be prepared to forcefully break out. He could not simply wait to be executed. ¡°Quiet!¡± The county magistrate slammed the bench with a loud bang, which echoed like thunder, immediately silencing the noisy courthouse. ¡°Li Wu, since you refuse to confess, I want to see how long you can remain stubborn. Bring out the finger clamps!¡± The magistrate fixed his gaze on Li Wu and said coldly. The finger clamps, a torture device, would crush the fingers. With ten fingers linked to the core, the clamps would render all ten fingers useless. Chen Fei saw the courthouse runners produce the finger clamps, which were made of metal with small iron pieces mixed in. Using these clamps would not only destroy the fingers but also turn flesh and bone into mince. ¡°Sir, I confess! I confess!¡± Seeing the finger clamps, Li Wu¡¯s body trembled uncontrollably, and he fell to his knees on the ground, quickly confessing his crime. ¡°Hmph!¡± Upon hearing Li Wu¡¯s confession, the magistrate snorted coldly and waved his hand, signaling the courthouse runners to put away the clamps. ¡°Since you have confessed, you must pay the price for your actions.¡± The magistrate slammed the bench again and said solemnly, ¡°Li Wu, for killing Old Man Tian¡¯s son, this official sentences you to become Old Man Tian¡¯s son. Do you have any objections?¡± ¡°None! I have no objections!¡± Li Wu knocked his head on the ground, making a muffled sound. ¡°???¡± Chen Fei raised his eyebrows slightly. What did this mean? Killing Old Man Tian¡¯s son and then, after confessing, being sentenced to become Old Man Tian¡¯s son? Good grief! This was indeed a foreign city where the most bizarre things could happen without causing surprise. This peculiar logic opened Chen Fei¡¯s eyes to a new way of thinking. ¡°Thank you, Sir, for making things right. Thank you, Heavenly Judge!¡± Old Man Tian¡¯s sorrow vanished upon hearing the magistrate¡¯s verdict. He no longer bore the expression of deep grief, as if his son had been miraculously resurrected. ¡°Stop watching. The magistrate has ordered you to wait in the back hall for further instructions.¡± The guard, who had appeared beside Chen Fei without notice, led him to the back courtyard of the courthouse. In the back courtyard, Chen Fei found not only himself but also several other foreign tribespeople present. The magistrate, who had been in the front hall earlier, was now sitting in the back courtyard, and judging by the situation, he had been seated for quite some time. A sense of strange disorientation surfaced in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Report, Sir. I have healed them.¡± On the ground in the back hall lay a dozen or so members of the Glass Clan, their breaths weak. However, one of them was showing signs of improvement, evidently having been treated. ¡°Good work! Kill them!¡± The magistrate nodded and gave a slight wave of his hand. A courthouse runner¡¯s blade burst with a blinding light, and the next moment, the physician who had been treating them lay dead on the ground, his body severed from his head. ¡°Master, I smell the scent of Rule Crystals,¡± the black rat whispered suddenly in Chen Fei¡¯s ear. Chapter 975 - Chapter 975: No Way Out Chapter 975: No Way Out Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Glass Space, Suspended Peak Mountain Before the collision of the Glass Space with the Return to Nothing Realm, this area was merely an ordinary mountain range within the Glass Space. In fact, due to its lack of spiritual materials, even the Glass people living here were quite sparse. However, with the collision of dimensions and the distortion of rules, Suspended Peak Mountain underwent strange transformations. On Suspended Peak Mountain, there was a temple dedicated to several mountain deities. This temple had long been abandoned, but as the rules distorted, the once fictional statues of mountain deities within the temple unexpectedly awakened and turned into bizarre living creatures. These deities¡¯ bodies grew to enormous sizes, their once few-meter-tall forms now magnified several dozen times. Along with their size, the strength of these clay mountain deities also increased. Slaying an ordinary Sun Moon Realm early-stage practitioner was merely a matter of a few strikes. Even those in the mid-Sun Moon Realm would find it difficult to gain any advantage against these clay deities, and a careless mistake could result in their forcible death. Moreover, these mountain deities had no discernible weaknesses. Even if their bodies were shattered, they could quickly regenerate. To completely destroy these clay mountain deities, one would need absolute power to grind their bodies into dust to achieve final victory. For an average practitioner in the mid-Sun Moon Realm, this task was exceedingly difficult. Not only did the temple experience strange changes, but many areas on Suspended Peak Mountain also began to produce top-tier spiritual materials. Currently, a large number of mid-Sun Moon Realm practitioners were clustered around Suspended Peak Mountain, suspecting the presence of Rule Crystals within the mountain. Only Rule Crystals could account for such drastic changes on Suspended Peak Mountain. There was even speculation that the essence of the dimension itself might be involved. As many mid-Sun Moon Realm practitioners gathered here, various conflicts arose, especially when a fifth-grade top-tier spiritual material was discovered. If a sixth-grade spiritual material were found, even greater battles would erupt. ¡°Thousand Cold Flower!¡± Duan An uncovered a rock to reveal the Thousand Cold Flower beneath, and his face lit up with excitement. Suspended Peak Mountain now exhibited many peculiarities. Aside from the strange mountain deity temple, the spiritual materials in other parts of the mountain were nearly impossible to detect unless one was very close. The spiritual fluctuations of all spiritual materials on the mountain were thoroughly suppressed, as if something were forcibly suppressing them. This suppression led many mid-Sun Moon Realm practitioners to become even more convinced that Rule Crystals were indeed present on Suspended Peak Mountain. It was precisely this manifestation that convinced many mid-Sun Moon Realm practitioners that Rule Crystals truly existed on Suspended Peak Mountain. The most likely location for these Rule Crystals was believed to be that peculiar mountain deity temple. Other alien practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm had tried to lure the mountain deities out, but while they managed to draw the deities out, any deity that moved more than thirty miles away from the temple would collapse into a pile of dirt. No matter how one tried to attract the deities from the temple, they always appeared in endless waves, and could neither be completely lured nor killed unless the entire temple was flattened. However, given the situation with the temple, it was impossible for the alien factions to cooperate. With mutual distrust, flattening the temple was simply unfeasible. Duan An carefully stowed the Thousand Cold Flower, a fifth-grade top-tier spiritual material, which could be directly consumed or refined into pills. Even practitioners in the late Sun Moon Realm would benefit from consuming it, significantly advancing their cultivation. ¡°Look, there¡¯s a lone human here. This is great!¡± A voice suddenly rang in Duan An¡¯s ear. Duan An¡¯s hair stood on end, and his body moved swiftly to flee. But before he could, a hand had already landed on his shoulder. A chilling force spread from his shoulder, rapidly engulfing his entire body. ¡°Kill!¡± Duan An roared, and his Thousand Feather Sword blazed with dazzling light as he thrust it backward. ¡°Boom!¡± The Thousand Feather Sword¡¯s blade struck a block of ice, scattering ice shards everywhere. Although the sword didn¡¯t break through the ice, the tremendous force it carried sent the figure flying backward, causing the hand on Duan An¡¯s shoulder to naturally release. Duan An slapped his shoulder, and a bone-chilling cold aura shot out from it. His previously ashen face gradually returned to its natural color. ¡°Not bad. You have the qualifications to witness the upcoming great upheaval in the Glass Space with me!¡± The icy figure clapped his hands lightly, lifting his head with a full smile as he looked at Duan An. Duan An frowned deeply. From the appearance, this alien figure seemed to belong to the Guizu (Ethereal Race), but the aura was peculiar, mixed with traits of other races. ¡°Want to kill me? Your strength isn¡¯t enough!¡± Duan An said solemnly. Although the opponent had appeared suddenly and the ice power was sharp, Duan An could retaliate immediately, indicating their strengths were on par. ¡°I¡¯m not enough on my own, but what if I had ten of me?¡± The voice didn¡¯t come from the front. Duan An¡¯s expression changed drastically as he looked around. He found that several identical figures had appeared around him. Without hesitation, Duan An burned his soul, reversed his Yuan power, and activated a desperate forbidden technique, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards the outside. However, before he could get far, an immense force descended from the sky, crushing him back to the ground. Before Duan An could react further, a figure appeared before him, thrusting a hand into his body. Duan An¡¯s body trembled slightly as a pain that twisted his entire essence and spirit spread from the deepest part of his body. ¡°You wish!¡± Duan An¡¯s eyes glowed with a red light as he attempted to self-destruct. However, several more hands reached out and pierced into his body. The self-destruction he was about to initiate was halted. Duan An lost all sensation of the power within his body, with only his soul remaining somewhat normal. But soon, Duan An felt his consciousness beginning to blur. ¡°Let¡¯s witness greatness together, hahaha!¡± The several figures around laughed loudly. Duan An¡¯s mouth involuntarily curled up, his body undergoing violent changes. His appearance soon matched those around him, and he joined in the frenzied laughter. Spirit Concealing Lake ¡°Rule Crystals?¡± Chen Fei looked at the Black Rat in surprise. It wasn¡¯t the presence of Rule Crystals in Spirit Concealing Lake that was surprising, but rather that Chen Fei had never given the Black Rat a sniff of Rule Crystals. After all, Chen Fei himself didn¡¯t have any, and even if there were Rule Crystals among the human race, they had mostly been used up. ¡°A few days ago, with the awakening of my bloodline, I received many memories from it,¡± the Black Rat explained softly, seemingly aware of Chen Fei¡¯s confusion. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows slightly twitched as he came to a realization. Many monsters leave behind inheritance methods in their bloodlines. When the bloodline awakens to a certain level, how to cultivate it becomes instinctively known. The Black Rat¡¯s bloodline, the Chasing Heaven Rat, was naturally sensitive to various treasures. It wasn¡¯t surprising for it to retain memories of such treasures in its bloodline. ¡°Where are the Rule Crystals?¡± Chen Fei asked quietly. If given the opportunity to encounter such a treasure, Chen Fei naturally wouldn¡¯t let it pass. Of course, if it meant taking too great a risk, ensuring his own safety was the priority. ¡°That small tree!¡± The Black Rat glanced subtly. Chen Fei didn¡¯t turn to search. Upon entering, he had already taken in the entire situation in the back hall. The tree the Black Rat mentioned was currently situated three feet away from the magistrate. From the outside, the tree appeared ordinary, no different from the other items around it. But since the Black Rat identified it as a Rule Crystal, even if it wasn¡¯t, it would certainly be some other precious treasure. ¡°Next, continue the examination.¡± The surrounding officials dragged away the dismembered physician, and the magistrate turned his attention to the others. ¡°Sir, let me give it a try,¡± a Glass healer stepped forward and began examining the patient on the ground. Compared to the calm demeanor of the Glass healer, or perhaps the perception that the previous scene was quite normal, the other alien races present exchanged uneasy glances. It seemed that treating the patient resulted in death, which appeared to be the reward. So, if one wanted to survive, was it better not to heal the patients to save oneself? ¡°Sir, I am incompetent and cannot discern the illness,¡± the Glass healer stood up and bowed to the magistrate. ¡°This illness is quite complex, so not being able to identify it is normal.¡± The magistrate nodded, showing no signs of reproach, and turned to the officials, saying, ¡°Kill him!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± With a low shout, the official stepped forward, and the blade in his hand gleamed with a dazzling light. The Glass healer fell to the ground. The sight caused the other alien races to feel a chill run down their spines. What kind of operational logic was at play in this magistrate¡¯s office? Healing led to death, while failing to heal also led to death. If there was any distinction, it was that the first healer was killed with a smile on his face, while the second maintained a look of fear and trepidation throughout. What was the real difference here? Should they treat or not? ¡°Alright, next,¡± the fallen healer was dragged away, leaving a pool of blood on the floor. The magistrate looked at the remaining individuals, but none dared to step forward, as they were completely unclear on how to proceed. ¡°You, come here,¡± the magistrate pointed at one of them and commanded. The alien targeted by the magistrate stiffened, various thoughts racing through his mind. The two previous healers, regardless of whether they succeeded or failed, were both killed. Was it better to avoid treatment to potentially avoid death? ¡°Sir, my skills are modest, and I fear I may be incapable,¡± Ai Jing said softly, bowing to the magistrate. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°You haven¡¯t even looked yet; wait until you¡¯ve examined the patient before speaking!¡± the magistrate said sternly. ¡°Sir, I am aware of my own limitations and understand that my medical skills are inadequate. I wouldn¡¯t want to waste your time,¡± Ai Jing insisted. ¡°Not even going to try?¡± The magistrate smiled at Ai Jing. Feeling the suffocating atmosphere around him, Ai Jing hesitated for a moment and then shook his head. ¡°Kill him!¡± Chapter 976 - Chapter 976: Flipping the Table Chapter 976: Flipping the Table Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The county magistrate waved his hand, and the bailiffs beside him suddenly drew their blades, their grand sword lights instantly filling the entire courtyard. Ai Jing¡¯s face changed drastically. He activated his protective spell, and the sword in his hand seemed to transform into a mountain, blocking his front. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of metal striking metal rang out. Ai Jing¡¯s face went pale, and he staggered back three steps, spitting blood with each step. By the third step, his entire aura had dissipated completely, and he involuntarily fell to the ground. With a dull thud, Ai Jing was instantly dead. All the onlookers from different races had extremely grim expressions, and Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed involuntarily. The ¡®otherworldly¡¯ is formed from twisted rules, and rules have patterns; twisted rules also have patterns. Chen Fei, during his time in the Boundless Sea, encountered many strange cities with numerous rules set within them. Sometimes, these rules were so stringent that even the rulers of those strange cities couldn¡¯t break them. Why set such rules? Many of these Evils didn¡¯t understand, but in the dark, they knew that it greatly enhanced the power of their strange city. The stricter the rules, the greater the final enhancement for the entire city. This essentially catered to some twisted rules, thus the city was improved. In this strange city, there were also many rules, but following them had so far kept the various races safe. However, in the courtyard of the county office, it was evident that the operational rules had shifted, and if one couldn¡¯t adapt, they might die on the spot. Whether treated or not, death was inevitable! Refusing treatment meant death on the spot! It seemed like all escape routes were blocked, leaving only the options of fleeing or direct confrontation as potential ways to survive. Chen Fei continued to operate the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, his eyeballs having turned black, observing the details of the entire courtyard. The Divine Power, which was Indestructible Vision, was attempting to integrate with the environment of the courtyard. The Suppressing Dragon Elephant had been in operation since the street, so the proficiency of the Celestial Suppression was constantly improving, allowing Chen Fei to gain some insight into the rules. The Sun Moon Realm knew about the existence of rules and understood that rules existed within their Divine Powers. However, the Sun Moon Realm did not truly understand what rules were. Knowing that they exist but not why they are used in a particular way¡ªthat was the state of understanding rules for the Sun Moon Realm. To solidify the body of the rules with Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei was being forced to comprehend some rules. As the proficiency of Celestial Suppression increased, Chen Fei would gradually understand what rules truly were. At this moment, with the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, the Indestructible Vision, and the Celestial Suppression working together, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he noticed some differences. ¡°Next! You come!¡± The county magistrate pointed to another foreigner. Kuang Huan slowly stepped forward, his eyes flickering. Suddenly, the blade in his hand lit up, and he struck at the magistrate. Since no chance for survival was given, he decided to kill the county magistrate first. Perhaps eliminating the magistrate would resolve the current crisis. ¡°How bold!¡± Several bailiffs, who had appeared out of nowhere, roared. Their terrifying sword lights connected and instantly struck Kuang Huan. Before Kuang Huan could even make a sound, he was completely engulfed by the intense sword light, leaving no trace behind! The remaining foreigners¡¯ pupils contracted violently. With no way to heal and no way to fight, was there only escape left? But in the courtyard, the fierce aura pervaded, and it seemed like in the next moment, countless bailiffs would rush out and dismember them completely. Late Sun Moon Realm! Each bailiff¡¯s strength was at the Late Sun Moon Realm. Even one bailiff could probably sweep away all of them, let alone the six present. If Kuang Huan hadn¡¯t acted, was there still a chance to escape before? Or even if they escaped the courtyard, would they be pursued? Given the strength exhibited by the bailiffs, even if they tried to flee, they wouldn¡¯t get far! From the moment they entered the county courtyard, it had been a dead end! ¡°Master, what should we do?¡± Black Rat looked at the scene before him, also feeling confused. ¡°How come every direction is blocked? There¡¯s no way out!¡± Chen Fei remained silent. Even if it were just one bailiff, he would not be concerned. He could handle six bailiffs, but these were otherworldly beings. Killing them was impossible. What Chen Fei could do was defend as much as possible and then force his way out of the county office, perhaps even out of the entire strange city. However, before doing that, Chen Fei wanted to try something first. ¡°Next! You come!¡± The county magistrate¡¯s finger drew a circle in the air before landing on Chen Fei. The other foreign races felt a sense of relief, as if they had narrowly escaped death. Of course, if no solution was found, they would still face death. Thus, the foreign races continued to observe the courtyard and recall everything that had happened, trying to find a solution. Chen Fei stepped forward and stopped ten steps away from the magistrate. ¡°Lord County Magistrate, might I ask if you could part with some of the items in this courtyard? I would like to purchase a few things,¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. The magistrate¡¯s expression faltered, his smile freezing on his face. In this strange city, almost everything was related to transactions. This was the prevailing tone of the city. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure if this tone would change in the county office. However, based on Chen Fei¡¯s observations, the city¡¯s tone seemed to remain consistent. Even if there were changes in the county office, they likely wouldn¡¯t be drastic. Chen Fei suspected that his presence in the county office might be due to his excessive performance in the city, as well as the presence of the other foreign races. This might have triggered a backlash from the city, resulting in the current situation. ¡°What do you want to buy?¡± The magistrate resumed his normal demeanor, looking at Chen Fei with indifference. ¡°This potted plant would be good,¡± Chen Fei pointed directly at the small tree. With the glazed people of the strange city, there was no need for subtlety; just state the intention directly. If it¡¯s possible, it¡¯s possible. If not, no amount of indirect approach would work. The other foreign races looked at Chen Fei with confusion, wondering what he was doing. Could the key to breaking the situation be related to this potted plant? The magistrate looked at Chen Fei, who calmly met his gaze. After a moment, the magistrate nodded and said, ¡°Fine. One hundred teals, and you can take this potted plant.¡± ¡°Thank you, Lord County Magistrate, for your generosity!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands again and handed over one hundred teals. Chen Fei had nearly exhausted the resources from three apothecary shops, amassing a significant amount of silver. Most of it had already been spent. However, he still had some left, which wasn¡¯t enough for much, so he had kept it. He hadn¡¯t expected it to come in handy here. A nearby bailiff took care of the potted plant, completing the transaction hand-in-hand with Chen Fei. This would seem absurd outside, but in this strange city, it became quite normal. ¡°Master, it¡¯s definitely a Rule Crystal!¡± Seeing the potted plant up close, Black Rat sniffed it and excitedly communicated in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Chen Fei nodded and took the potted plant. With the Rule Crystal in hand, he would fight with everything he had to escape this strange city. Later, whether Chen Fei used this Rule Crystal himself or sold it, it could fetch a substantial amount of low-grade Primordial Crystals. With that, the simplified cost of the Celestial Suppression would be covered. If Chen Fei hadn¡¯t yet reached the Rule Integration Realm and started cultivating the sixth stage of Celestial Suppression, what would that scene look like? However, such a situation was unlikely to occur. Once Chen Fei cultivated the fifth stage of Celestial Suppression to the perfected state and formed the body of the rules. Chen Fei¡¯s progress in the Sun Moon Realm would then advance at an astonishing rate, far beyond the usual pace, allowing him to break through to the sixth stage Rule Integration Realm with remarkable speed. ¡°Alright, begin the treatment,¡± the magistrate gestured to the patients on the ground with a cold gaze. ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands once more and walked a few steps to one of the patients. The patient¡¯s breath was faint. If not treated promptly, they would die soon. Time had passed since entering the courtyard, and these near-death patients were even weaker. The other alien races watched Chen Fei, waiting for his actions. The potted plant was apparently valuable¡ªone hundred teals, after all. They had obtained many good items in the strange city through various methods. But to produce one hundred wen in one go was quite challenging. However, whether the potted plant was valuable wasn¡¯t the key issue. The crucial point was how this human would handle the situation that followed. Should he treat the patients? How should he treat them? To what extent must he treat them before the magistrate would refrain from killing? Treating halfway? The first physician had cured a patient completely, only to be killed afterward. The second physician had treated incompletely and was also killed. So, could treating halfway be the way to survive? ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei looked at the patient on the ground, and the Qianyuan Sword in his hand emitted a clear, ringing sound as it slightly trembled. In the next moment, Chen Fei thrust the Qianyuan Sword directly into the patient¡¯s head. The already faint patient¡¯s eyes widened in shock as Chen Fei¡¯s sword pierced through, and then their breath completely dissipated. The eyes of the surrounding foreign races widened in disbelief. What¡¯s this? Going straight for the kill? Is this how you handle it¡ªby flipping the table? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he withdrew the Qianyuan Sword and walked to the second patient, delivering another fatal strike to their head. One sword, one life. In total, fifteen swords took the lives of fifteen nearly-dead glazed people on the ground. What was even stranger was that from the moment Chen Fei killed the first patient, neither the magistrate nor the bailiffs interfered with his actions. Whether treated or not, the result was death. No treatment meant death as well. If there were no patients to treat, did it mean that the physician¡¯s role became irrelevant? Chapter 977 - Chapter 977: Heavenly Dao Chapter 977: Heavenly Dao Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The other outsiders glanced at the county magistrate and the Constables, then at Chen Fei. They realized that the Constables hadn¡¯t taken any action but were merely watching Chen Fei coldly as he did everything. Thus, the only way to handle this massacre effectively was to eliminate all the patients. Without patients, there was no issue of whether or not they were treated or treated well, effectively cutting off the county office¡¯s reason to create trouble from the source. In the outside world, such a method of handling things would be impossible. However, this was a different city, operating under some special rules. Many things here contradicted common sense¡ªor rather, common sense did not apply here at all. ¡°Your Honor, there are no patients to treat!¡± Chen Fei sheathed his Qianyuan Sword, turned to the county magistrate, and cupped his hands. ¡°It¡¯s a pity they died before they could be treated. We¡¯ll have to notify their families to come claim the bodies,¡± the magistrate said, his smile long gone, shaking his head slightly. ¡°It¡¯s indeed a pity,¡± Chen Fei agreed, nodding. ¡°Since there are no patients, you may all disperse,¡± the magistrate waved his hand and left the courtyard. The moment the magistrate finished speaking, Chen Fei rushed out of the county office. The commotion in the courtyard was dealt with directly by Chen Fei, but this was not the most correct way to handle it; it was merely a temporary measure. There should be other, better ways to resolve the situation, but Chen Fei couldn¡¯t see them within such a short time. Chen Fei¡¯s approach seemed to have cut off the source of the problem, but there would likely be follow-up issues. In this city, once you entered, you were not expected to leave. The deathly atmosphere Chen Fei had observed before and the response just now were all different methods the city used to handle different people. Having obtained the Primordial Crystal and even a Rule Crystal, Chen Fei knew he had to leave as soon as possible to convert these resources into his own strength. ¡°It¡¯s him! He killed Gu Jie and the others. Gu Jie and the others could have been saved, but now he has to pay for their deaths!¡± As soon as Chen Fei stepped out of the county office, a loud shout erupted nearby. Dozens of Glass Clan members blocked his path, filled with hatred. Chen Fei frowned. As expected, trouble was brewing. His direct method of dealing with the patients had led to this subsequent issue. Of course, Chen Fei¡¯s purchase of that potted plant might have also triggered additional changes in the city. In this city, the longer you stayed, the more dangerous it became. Not only was there the deathly atmosphere but also an unclear connection, a connection with the city itself. This connection locked you to the city and might ultimately assimilate you into it. Besides this danger, the more you took from the city, the greater the risk. The recent events in the courtyard were targeted specifically at Chen Fei. The city had always wanted to eliminate Chen Fei. Now that Chen Fei had taken a Rule Crystal, he had to be treated as the number one target. However, seeing the Rule Crystal so close, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t about to leave without it; that wasn¡¯t his style! ¡°Kill him! Kill him!¡± The cold killing intent surged, making the entire world seem to disappear. Chen Fei remained calm, ignoring the mental assault. With a wave of his hand, a drop of blood from the corner flew back into his body. Chen Fei took a turn and headed toward the city gate from another direction. ¡°Stop him!¡± ¡°Report to the authorities, have the county office capture him!¡± Piercing shouts rang behind Chen Fei. He pushed his speed to the limit, gradually putting distance between himself and the Glass Clan members. But before Chen Fei could even see the city gate, he sensed the distinctive aura of the Constables. Not only the Constables but also the auras of the dozen or so Glass Clan members appeared around him. Given Chen Fei¡¯s displayed speed and the realms of these Glass Clan members and Constables, he should be able to shake them off. But this city was not a real world. Here, even if your speed was faster, other methods could be used to negate those differences. ¡°Stop right there! Take one more step and you will be killed!¡± The Courthouse runner¡¯s commanding voice came, bringing a chilling, oppressive force upon Chen Fei. Chen Fei turned a deaf ear and continued running toward the city gate. ¡°Kill!¡± The harsh command seemed to resonate through the heavens, as a fierce blade light from behind enveloped Chen Fei. The blade intent was like the sky, a net that was vast and impervious. Under this blade light, no matter how you dodged, you could not escape. In this city, the Constables, in some respects, represented the heavenly principles of this small world. Acting on behalf of the heavens, they questioned how one would respond! How should Chen Fei respond? By directly resisting! If it were the Heavenly Dao of the Return to Nothing Realm, Chen Fei would indeed have no way to deal with it. Even if it were the Heavenly Dao of the entire Glass Space, Chen Fei¡¯s means of dealing with it would be extremely limited. But in this strange city, though powerful, it wasn¡¯t to the extent that Chen Fei would be helplessly slaughtered. ¡°Boom!¡± The overwhelming blade light collided with the Qianyuan Sword, causing only a slight ripple on Chen Fei¡¯s protective shield before it stabilized. With the power of the late-stage Sun Moon Realm and Chen Fei¡¯s current combat strength, even without using Soul Dissolution, he could handle the defense with ease. Chen Fei even used the force of the blade light to propel himself at an even faster speed toward the city gate. The enormous explosion startled all the foreign races within the city. Only the Glass Clan, as usual, continued their operations as if they hadn¡¯t heard the sound. ¡°Why is a human being chased by the Constables? What¡¯s happening?¡± All the foreign races watched from afar, their eyes filled with astonishment. For the violent Constables, the first thing every foreign race avoided upon arriving was that location; no one had the audacity to test their luck. ¡°There are not only the Constables but also dozens of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm Glass Clan members pursuing him,¡± a foreigner whispered. From afar, dozens of Glass Clan members encircled the buildings. Though they hadn¡¯t made a move yet, their oppressive aura alone was enough to chill one to the bone. Dealing with one late-stage Sun Moon Realm opponent was already difficult, and most mid-stage Sun Moon Realm foreigners would be unable to handle even one Courthouse runner within ten moves. With the added suppression of strange city, many times a single move would resolve everything. Now, with dozens of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm Glass Clan members surrounding him, the scene was enough to instill despair. Because it was an inescapable and certain death trap! The foreigners who had been in the county office¡¯s courtyard before looked at the scene before them and suddenly felt a sense of relief. They were glad it wasn¡¯t them whom the magistrate had called. Even if they had managed to escape the trials of the courtyard, being pursued by these dozens of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members would have meant certain death. ¡°It¡¯s our human race.¡± Feng Haijie and his companions appeared in the distance and saw the scene afar, but no one thought of going to help. The scene was too terrifying; their assistance would be futile. ¡°It seems he broke some rule of the strange city. I tried to have him follow me before, but he insisted on acting alone. If he had agreed, he wouldn¡¯t be in this situation now,¡± Feng Haijie shook his head. ¡°Everyone has their own fate; you can¡¯t force it,¡± a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm individual said. ¡°Hmm, the technique he¡¯s using is Eternal Night Chant? Its power is impressive!¡± someone suddenly said in a low voice. As Chen Fei blocked the Courthouse runner¡¯s blade light, a black light enveloped him completely, making it seem as if the entire sky of the strange city was descending into darkness. But in the blink of an eye, this celestial phenomenon was directly cut away by the strange city. The power of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword wasn¡¯t enough to distort the rules of the strange city. Only a Rule Integration Realm expert could force such changes. ¡°It¡¯s not purely Eternal Night Chant; it seems to incorporate other techniques,¡± someone else said, shaking their head. With the Qianyuan Mansion open, many Sun Moon Realm practitioners had already exchanged for the Emperor¡¯s legacy, allowing them to recognize the origins of many techniques at a glance. Feng Haijie looked into the distance, feeling that the technique being used seemed familiar, but he couldn¡¯t recall where he had seen it before. Normally, a Sun Moon Realm memory could recall even events from a thousand years ago with clarity, but Feng Haijie now found himself unable to remember. A sudden surge of fear gripped Feng Haijie. He realized he seemed to have forgotten many things, something that should not happen even in the Sun Moon Realm, let alone the Mountain and Sea realm. As Feng Haijie began to recall past events, he found many memories becoming increasingly blurred. Previously, Feng Haijie had never considered this or had subconsciously ignored such abnormalities. It was only upon seeing the scene in the distance that he realized something was wrong. ¡°Get out of here! Something¡¯s not right. Let¡¯s go!¡± Feng Haijie urged, rushing toward the city gate. The other mid-stage Sun Moon Realm humans looked at Feng Haijie with confusion. It wasn¡¯t until Feng Haijie voiced his concerns that they were startled. They too had noticed their memories becoming blurred. The longer they stayed in the strange city, the more pronounced the blurring of their past memories became. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Realizing this, they understood that their situation was dire. Their recent peace in the strange city wasn¡¯t due to finding a way to survive but rather the strange city gradually cooking them like frogs in warm water, planning to boil them alive. Feng Haijie and the others hurried toward the city gate. Despite not being obstructed, they quickly saw the gate. But no matter how they advanced, the distance to the gate never changed. On the other side, after taking three blows from the Constables, Chen Fei also saw the city gate. However, he soon realized that the distance to the gate was fixed. No matter how he moved forward, the gate remained perpetually distant, unable to be reached. Chapter 978 - Chapter 978: The Rising Dragon Chapter 978: The Rising Dragon Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Stubborn and unrepentant, death is the only outcome!¡± The voice of the constable came coldly from behind, and in the next moment, five blades of light descended from the rear. Dodging even one blade of light was impossible, let alone five; the only option was to withstand it head-on! ¡°Boom!¡± The jet-black sword light clashed with the blades of light. Chen Fei spun in mid-air and landed steadily to one side. Soul Dissolution at 30%! To block such a combined attack with minimal cost, Soul Dissolution was the most suitable method. Seeing Chen Fei perfectly block the attacks from the five constables, the various alien observers from afar were filled with astonishment. Chen Fei had previously taken three blades head-on without showing any signs of fatigue, which had already impressed them. Now, the combined force of five late-stage Sun Moon Realm warriors was also unable to break Chen Fei¡¯s defense, which was quite astonishing. For a moment, thoughts of the human genius flashed through their minds. This realization suddenly caused expressions of shock to appear in many alien eyes. Just as Feng Haijie sensed something was wrong, other aliens also recalled past events and noticed their memories had become fuzzy. Reaching the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm was considered exceptional among various races, with strengths and abilities often surpassing others. Thus, when they realized something was off, these aliens understood it must be the result of subtle alterations made by this strange city. In such a situation, there was no time to hesitate; they charged directly toward the city gate. Whether or not they had fifty coins was no longer the issue. They had to escape this strange city; otherwise, they would never get out of Spirit Concealing Lake. More and more aliens rushed toward the city gate, while Chen Fei continued to observe his surroundings, especially the fixed distance to the city gate, which was his main focus. Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, Indestructible Vision, and Celestial Suppression! These three techniques and divine powers operated at full capacity within Chen Fei, constantly gathering information about the environment. The strange city was strong but not excessively so. If there was power at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, it should be possible to forcibly tear through the barrier. With so many aliens inside the city, their combined strength actually far exceeded the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. However, the strange city seemed to function like a domain. Each part of it had a tolerance limit above the late-stage Sun Moon Realm but below the peak. If one were to truly attack the strange city, the city could forcibly separate the aliens¡¯ attacks, preventing a genuine combined effort. Without a combined effort, breaking the city¡¯s blockade was naturally impossible. Chen Fei¡¯s attack power was still a considerable distance from the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, so he was still somewhat short of being able to forcibly tear the barrier. Unless Chen Fei used his complete Soul Dissolution and took a desperate gamble, he might be able to reach the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. But that would leave him with no way to retreat. Moreover, the maximum limit of the strange city¡¯s barrier was estimated to be at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, though Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be completely sure. Unless there was no other choice, Chen Fei would not fully dissolve himself for an uncertain possibility. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he glanced into the distance and saw many aliens starting to attack the direction of the city gate. Chen Fei had not anticipated that these aliens would suddenly act together. However, their assault on the city gate alleviated much of the pressure on him. More importantly, the large-scale assault by these aliens would lead to greater changes in the strange city, from which Chen Fei could deduce a lot of information. It¡¯s not fearsome if you¡¯re strong; it¡¯s the lack of change that makes you unpredictable. Once again, the five constables combined their attack, and the overwhelming blade light completely covered the sky, instilling a sense of despair. Despite this, Chen Fei remained unaffected by the emotional impact. He flipped his Qianyuan Sword, and the Eternal Night Sword soared into the sky, clashing with the blade light until it vanished. ¡°Defying the law, criminals, they deserve to die!¡± Unable to subdue Chen Fei, dozens of Glass Clan members around him exploded in anger, launching dozens of attacks at Chen Fei. Each attack was at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, effectively surrounding Chen Fei with the combined power of dozens of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm warriors and five late-stage Sun Moon Realm warriors. Such an intensity of attack would be fatal even to a late-stage Sun Moon Realm warrior. With Soul Dissolution at 70%, Chen Fei unleashed his full divine power! Chen Fei¡¯s power surged dramatically, black flames burned around his body, and his eyes turned pitch black. The entire world seemed to quiet down in his vision. The strange city was powerful, but fortunately, it lacked spiritual intelligence. Thus, although dozens of attacks at the Sun Moon Realm level seemed inevitably lethal, they were still significantly different from a true peak Sun Moon Realm strike. Chen Fei raised his Qianyuan Sword, first touching one of the constables¡¯ attacks. He slightly retreated, maneuvering the constable¡¯s attack to collide with the adjacent ones. With Soul Dissolution at 70% and his complete divine power, Chen Fei¡¯s absolute strength exceeded that of any Glass Clan member or constable present. This allowed Chen Fei to use such a maneuver to redirect attacks. This technique was derived from Celestial Suppression, the clan¡¯s foundational skill. At present, Chen Fei had just begun to learn Celestial Suppression. However, once he mastered it, he would be able to perform as effectively as when he initially practiced Suppressing Dragon Elephant. Forcefully melting part of the attacks and then countering with even greater strength. At that point, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t need to fully dissolve himself; he could break through the entire strange city¡¯s blockade. ¡°Boom!¡± The immense explosion reverberated through the strange city. Though it sounded like a single explosion, it was actually the result of dozens of attacks merging together as Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword clashed with them in rapid succession. With this pinnacle technique and strength, Chen Fei neutralized the overwhelming attacks. The buildings within a few miles had already been flattened, but they soon restored to their original state. Everything in the strange city, including the buildings, was imperishable and indestructible. Thus, Chen Fei did not consider rushing in to kill any Glass Clan members or constables. He was waiting, waiting for a suitable opportunity. This opportunity was gradually presenting itself as the aliens attacked the city gate. From afar, the aliens had long noticed that they could not approach the city gate and were desperately running toward it. Since they had not launched any attacks, the Glass Clan members on the streets merely watched the aliens run without intervening. This was the operational rule of the strange city: everything had a foundational principle. Even if it seemed absurd, there was always a principle in place. ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Boom!¡± Another two explosions echoed, but even after two successive strikes from dozens of Glass Clan members and constables, Chen Fei¡¯s defense remained unbroken. In the next moment, the five constables doubled in number, becoming ten. The number of Glass Clan members on the outskirts had not increased, likely because there were only so many family members of the patients in the strange city¡¯s original rules. From a distance, many aliens, while attacking the city gate, kept a close watch on Chen Fei¡¯s movements. Seeing Chen Fei effortlessly withstand the attacks from dozens of mid-stage and above Sun Moon Realm warriors, they were at a loss for words to express their astonishment. Which human genius is this? Such combat power seems outrageously excessive. If they encountered this human and had a conflict, wouldn¡¯t they be taken down one by one with a single sword strike? ¡°Boom!¡± The additional five constables, when combined, still exerted immense pressure on Chen Fei. However, with these five additional constables, Chen Fei finally detected a flaw in the strange city¡¯s operation. It might not be a flaw per se, but because the strange city began using most of its power to deal with Chen Fei, many operational logics became clear. Under the influence of the Indestructible Vision integrating with the environment, Chen Fei spotted something. With ten constables and dozens of Glass Clan members launching another attack at Chen Fei, he slightly lifted his eyelids, turned his Qianyuan Sword, and slashed at the void behind him. ¡°Whum!¡± As the Qianyuan Sword passed through, the space rippled, revealing gaps within the space itself. For Chen Fei, having spatial gaps was more than enough. In the next moment, Chen Fei suddenly disappeared from his original position, and when he reappeared, he was already beneath the city gate. He had directly bypassed the fixed spatial distance with a teleportation move. Chen Fei looked up at the city gate, slashed forward with his Qianyuan Sword, and a massive Eternal Night Sword materialized, striking the city gate. ¡°Boom!¡± The city gate of the strange city twisted violently, and in the next moment, it collapsed, leaving a hole in the space where the gate once stood. Through this hole, the mountains outside Spirit Concealing Lake could be seen. Chen Fei took a step forward and vanished from his location. From behind, as Chen Fei shattered the city gate, all the aliens noticed the fixed spatial distance disappearing as well, and they rushed toward the newly appeared hole with immense joy. ¡°Thud!¡± A sound like a heartbeat or a heavy object falling resonated deeply within all the aliens¡¯ souls. A shadow resembling a tongue flashed across the space above the city gate, with countless forks at the tip, each covered with tiny saw-like teeth. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As the shadow passed, the hole in the city gate vanished instantly, and the gate returned to its original state. A powerful force surged, and all the aliens rushing toward the gate were jolted back to their original positions, helplessly watching as the exit disappeared. Outside Spirit Concealing Lake, a figure emerged, but it seemed to be struck by something, tumbling through the air before finally landing on the mountains outside. The figure was Chen Fei, who looked down at the corroded spot on his Qianyuan Sword. He had been struck by a shadow just before. This shadow had appeared the previous night. Chapter 979 - Chapter 979: A Thousand Miles in a Day Chapter 979: A Thousand Miles in a Day Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei brushed his left hand over the corroded area of the Qianyuan Sword, sweeping away the mucus from the top. At the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, a blow like that just now would have blown apart other mid-stage Sun Moon Realm opponents. Even if it hadn¡¯t resulted in an explosion, severe injuries would have been inevitable. Chen Fei glanced at the disappearing entrance to the Spirit Concealing Lake, which was obstructed by that shadow. Those who had fallen into the lake were almost impossible to escape. Even Chen Fei, if he were to enter now, would likely be directly ensnared by that fleeting shadow. Facing the power at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei felt somewhat lacking. Moreover, everything within the Spirit Concealing Lake is indestructible. Even if Chen Fei fully unleashed his power and executed an ultimate strike, the opponent would suffer no loss. ¡°After all, I was still affected by the Spirit Concealing Lake. That shadow was subconsciously overlooked.¡± Chen Fei recalled the shadow that had attacked him earlier. Although he had seen it last night, he had forgotten its threat by day. Or rather, he had subconsciously thought that the shadow would only appear at night and that if he found a good hiding place, it would pose no threat. But who said the shadow could only appear at night? Chen Fei had made such a conclusion after only one encounter, which clearly showed that the entire Spirit Concealing Lake was affecting him. The shadow might have once been a creature within the Spirit Concealing Lake, but with the distortion of the lake¡¯s rules, it had been assimilated into a singular entity. It seemed that the shadow was likely the last defense in the strange city. Whenever a creature attempted to escape, the shadow would appear. Fortunately, Chen Fei was fast enough; otherwise, whether he could escape in the end would have been uncertain. Chen Fei glanced at the Spirit Concealing Lake, then vanished from the spot in a flash. A gentle breeze stirred the surface of the lake, creating faint ripples. Unbeknownst to anyone, beneath this lake¡¯s surface, dozens or even hundreds of creatures were trapped. Unable to escape, they could only sink further! Chen Fei landed on the ground a few miles away. In no time, he arrived at an uninhabited mountain peak. Chen Fei looked around, finding no abnormalities, and directly moved into the mountain¡¯s interior. The mountain had ordinary spiritual energy and did not produce any rare spiritual materials. Normally, neither humans nor alien races would be found here, making it a perfect spot for Chen Fei to review what he had obtained from the Spirit Concealing Lake. Sitting cross-legged in the mountain¡¯s interior, Chen Fei waved his right hand, and several spiritual materials appeared on the ground. With another wave, two pieces of Dragon Tooth Gold appeared in his hand, while the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell floated in front of him. Chen Fei was not skilled in forging mystical treasures. Not to mention mystical treasures, even his knowledge of forging spiritual treasures was limited. However, Chen Fei always adhered to the principle that if the skill was lacking, materials would compensate. He had smoothly upgraded the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell to mid-grade mystical treasures. After all, for the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell, Chen Fei¡¯s only requirement was that they be sturdy; other attributes were not necessary. Thus, Chen Fei felt no pressure in melting the Dragon Tooth Gold into the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell. He spent an hour melting the gold, then gradually infused it into the two mystical treasures. During the refining process, Chen Fei sensed a subtle change in his body. With the initiation of the Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei found that his perception of the rules of heaven and earth, or rather the dust of rules, had advanced further. The strength of this perception seemed to have reached the peak level of the Sun Moon Realm, even surpassing that of many others at this level. This enhanced perception of the rules of heaven and earth allowed Chen Fei to make more subtle adjustments during the refining of the Dragon Tooth Gold, making it integrate even more perfectly into the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell. After another hour, Chen Fei looked at the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell, which emitted a faint glow, and was somewhat surprised. The refining of the Dragon Tooth Gold had been remarkably smooth and perfect, as if the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell had undergone the tempering of a master forger. ¡°Sometimes, technique is not as effective as innate talent.¡± Chen Fei reflected on how the enhanced perception of the rules and his body¡¯s harmonization with the spiritual energy had led to such smooth and effective forging. This also indirectly indicated just how extraordinary the Celestial Suppression technique was. A technique created with the full strength of the Yuan Clan, even at the entry level, surpassed many racial techniques. For instance, the fully completed Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword had improved Chen Fei¡¯s perception of the rules, but it was nowhere near this level. To achieve and surpass such perception would likely require a fully completed Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was certainly powerful, but the Celestial Suppression was even more formidable. A technique that could make even ninth-tier Supreme races wary and capable of annihilating them was by no means simple. Chen Fei stored the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell within his body for nurturing; neither had yet reached the high-grade mystical treasure level. This wasn¡¯t due to the Dragon Tooth Gold being inadequate or the treasures lacking spiritual essence but because Chen Fei had deliberately suppressed them. Currently, the highest power limit for outsiders in the Glass Space was mid-stage Sun Moon Realm. Of course, breaking through to late-stage Sun Moon Realm forcefully wasn¡¯t necessarily fatal, but it would involve undergoing a trial by the distorted rules of the Glass Space. Within the Glass Space, there were many forces surpassing mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, but these were remnants that had survived after the collision with the Return to Nothing Realm. They had already endured a series of trials and stabilized their power. If one were to suddenly increase their realm in the current Glass Space, the distorted rules would instinctively counteract. In most cases, this counteraction would likely end with the breakthrough resulting in death. Even if one managed to withstand it, the distorted rules would still reject them. This rejection force was very strong; a careless mistake could result in being thrown out of the Glass Space. Thus, forcibly breaking through to the late-stage Sun Moon Realm under the current circumstances offered no advantage and might even result in failure halfway through the process. The situation for mystical treasures was similar. The distorted rules of the Glass Space were particularly sensitive to level transitions after a realm increase. Upgrading mystical treasures to high-grade would encounter similar issues. After storing the two treasures, Chen Fei turned his attention to the other ten or so fifth-grade spiritual materials. He sealed most of the materials with a secret method to prevent the dissipation of spiritual energy. In the end, only three top-quality fifth-grade spiritual materials remained in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. These were: Heavenly Green Flower, Azure Dragon Fruit, and Sacred Spirit Bamboo. All three materials were used to enhance cultivation and could be used to refine pills or consumed directly. Consuming them directly would have slightly weaker effects, and normally, many people would refine them into pills. However, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t too particular; he grabbed the Heavenly Green Flower and swallowed it directly. Previously, at the Qiankun Mansion, after Chen Fei advanced to mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, he had consumed ten Cloud Sun Pills, which elevated the Pillar Mountain within him to thirty percent. Later, due to insufficient contribution points, he could no longer exchange for Cloud Sun Pills, and his cultivation progress naturally slowed down. In fact, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed was not slow; with the fully completed Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword used to refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, how could it be slow? However, it did seem slower compared to taking such pills. The potent medicinal energy of the Heavenly Green Flower surged within Chen Fei, trying to burst out of his body. However, the Indestructible Vision firmly locked in all the medicinal energy. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword began to operate, rapidly absorbing the medicinal energy of the Heavenly Green Flower. The Pillar Mountain started to expand at a visibly rapid rate, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura continuously improved. The combat power of a Sun Moon Realm practitioner depends on their divine abilities, realm, and the level of understanding of their techniques. Chen Fei¡¯s divine abilities and understanding of techniques were already far superior to others at the same level. The only shortfall was his realm cultivation, which was still slightly lacking. With the consumption of spiritual materials, this shortcoming was rapidly being addressed. Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei opened his eyes, exhaling a breath of turbid air as if a tornado had swept through the mountain¡¯s interior. One Heavenly Green Flower had elevated the Pillar Mountain from thirty percent to fifty percent, with remarkable results. Chen Fei picked up an Azure Dragon Fruit nearby and swallowed it. The Heavenly Green Flower had a slightly dry taste, while the Azure Dragon Fruit was sweet and fragrant, as if it engulfed his entire tongue. Many Sun Moon Realm practitioners no longer ate three meals a day. Even if they desired to satisfy their taste, they would not choose ordinary eateries. Only dishes made from various spiritual materials, especially top-tier materials, would be acceptable to them. Top-tier spiritual materials come with a unique taste; some are so delectable that they don¡¯t require any cooking. The Azure Dragon Fruit was such an example. However, fifth-grade top-tier spiritual materials are rare, even for ordinary Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Even those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm would need considerable luck to find such treasures. The medicinal power of the Azure Dragon Fruit rippled through Chen Fei¡¯s body, not only immense but also carrying a fiery sensation. This was no illusion. As Chen Fei refined the medicinal power of the Azure Dragon Fruit, tiny flames even began to burst from his pores, turning him into a fiery figure. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only While Chen Fei was refining spiritual materials and improving his cultivation, the situation in the Glass Space became more complex. Exploration of dangerous regions remained a major task for various Sun Moon Realm practitioners. However, the Evil Clan and Ice Clan had begun to hunt humans with specific intent. Especially as the number of Sun Moon Realm practitioners assimilated by Teng Li increased, his power expanded at an astonishing rate. Ordinary mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners who encountered Teng Li could not withstand even a single encounter and were directly converted into Teng Li¡¯s bodies. The difference in power between being led by a unified mind and being governed by multiple different ideas was vast. Chapter 980 - Chapter 980: Alliances Chapter 980: Alliances Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Moreover, Teng Li himself was extremely skilled in the art of concealment. When you sensed something amiss and tried to escape, you found that there was already no way out. Under Teng Li¡¯s leadership, the losses among the human race began to rise continuously. Originally, the power balance among the various races in the Glass Space had been quite even. Even though the Evil and Ice clans targeted the human race, the humans had their own allied races. In this state of mutual checks and balances, there had not been an absolute power imbalance. This had been the case during the initial explorations of the Mountain Sea and Sun Moon Realms. In the end, it had mostly resulted in small-scale skirmishes, and more often than not, the races had focused on searching for various heavenly materials and earthly treasures. After all, the Glass Space was vast, with an abundance of resources. Instead of spending time fighting, one might have found more heavenly materials and earthly treasures by covering a few hundred more miles. Five days had passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Fei had refined the last piece of Sacred Spirit Bamboo, and his Pillar Mountain had reached its peak. At this point, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm had been considered complete. If he had been outside at that moment, Chen Fei could have advanced directly to the late stage of the Sun Moon Realm if he had wished. The condensation of the Third Divine Power had posed no difficulty for Chen Fei. The cultivation of the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm had currently reached a standstill, but for Chen Fei, continuing to enhance his combat power had not been a problem at all. For other cultivators at the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, reaching this point often led to stagnation due to limitations in their vital energy and spirit. They could not grasp the profundities of their techniques any further. Sometimes, the inability to understand the deeper aspects of a technique in the Sun Moon Realm had not been due to lack of comprehension but simply because the foundational conditions had not been met, preventing one from understanding the principles of the technique. It was like asking a cultivator at the Sun Moon Realm to explain the rules¡ªthey could not articulate it because they could not directly perceive the rules, only experiencing them passively through their divine powers. The deeper mysteries of techniques were also a result of this issue. Only the truly exceptional geniuses who happened to align with a particular point of the technique could have continued to comprehend it. Chen Fei, with his panel, had not faced this problem. Instead of immediately continuing his cultivation, Chen Fei had picked up a crystal and observed it carefully. This had been the Rule Crystal Chen Fei had obtained in Spirit Concealing Lake, considered the most valuable of all his gains. Although he had eventually been pursued by ten late-stage Sun Moon cultivators and dozens of mid-stage Sun Moon cultivators from the Glass Clan, it had all been worth it. Rules were elusive and hard to sense even for those at the Sun Moon Realm, let alone see. However, the rule in Chen Fei¡¯s hand had been in a solidified state, visible directly. Understanding and controlling rules in the Rule Integration Realm mainly relied on perception. One extracted what was needed from the vast rules, eliminating the interference of other rules. Every step had to be taken with extreme caution. Otherwise, if one had suddenly stopped at a certain position, aside from limitations in one¡¯s innate talent, a major possibility was that other rules had been mixed in with the rules one initially controlled, leading to impure rules. The difficulty of following the path of heaven and earth was apparent. If understanding the path of heaven and earth had been akin to summarizing the rules personally, then a Rule Crystal was like a book with detailed text. To those in the Rule Integration Realm, solidified rules like these held no secrets, and comprehending them had been much simpler than perceiving them in the void. Moreover, for those in the Rule Integration Realm, there was another use for the solidified Rule Crystal. That was, using the Rule Crystal to cleanse one¡¯s controlled rules. The Rule Crystal could act as a sieve, filtering out other miscontrolled rules and purifying one¡¯s own rules. Both using it for comprehension and purifying one¡¯s rules made the Rule Crystal an invaluable treasure for those in the Rule Integration Realm. As for those in the Sun Moon Realm who wanted to use the Rule Crystal, there had been methods for that as well. One method was to use the Rule Crystal to strengthen one¡¯s divine powers. The strength of divine powers was related to the amount of rule dust within them. The Rule Crystal could forcibly increase the amount of rule dust in divine powers without causing them to collapse. This method caused minimal damage to the Rule Crystal, allowing those in the Sun Moon Realm to use it and then directly sell it to those in the Rule Integration Realm. As for those in the Sun Moon Realm trying to comprehend the Rule Crystal, even though the Rule Crystal was like a book, the Sun Moon Realm cultivators couldn¡¯t even recognize the text of the rules, making any attempt to ¡°read¡± it utterly futile. Aside from enhancing divine powers, there was another, more thorough way to use the Rule Crystal: to treat it as a source of spiritual insight. The rich spiritual insight could greatly enhance a cultivator¡¯s comprehension, much like the environment in the Qiankun Mansion. The spiritual insight possessed by the Rule Crystal surpassed even that of the Qiankun Mansion. However, using the Rule Crystal in this manner would continually deplete it, eventually causing it to vanish. Using the Rule Crystal in such a way would be a gross waste, even describing it as such would be an understatement. Chen Fei did not need to enhance his divine powers; instead, he required an improvement in his understanding of techniques. Not only for the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword but also for the more crucial Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei had previously estimated that normally, using the panel to cultivate Celestial Suppression would take around twenty to thirty years to reach the Great Completion stage. In the Qiankun Mansion, with its special training rooms, it would take approximately four to five years. This period was actually not too long, given that the final stage of Celestial Suppression involved condensing the body of rules. Four to five years was relatively short. Even a few decades were considered a brief span of time for those in the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei had originally planned to spend a few years gradually cultivating Celestial Suppression. Whether he would first break through to the Rule Integration Realm or complete Celestial Suppression to the Great Completion stage would depend on future opportunities. Now, a huge opportunity presented itself: using the Rule Crystal directly for cultivation, which would significantly shorten the time required for mastering Celestial Suppression. The stronger one¡¯s power, the greater the benefits one could gain in the Glass Space. For other Sun Moon Realm cultivators, using the Rule Crystal this way might seem like a waste. But for Chen Fei, it was precisely the right moment. Holding the Rule Crystal, Chen Fei, with the operation of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant and Thunder Roar Stellar Technique, continuously saw insights related to Celestial Suppression and the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword appearing in his mind. Much like in the Qiankun Mansion, these insights were washed by the overwhelming spiritual essence of the Rule Crystal, revealing even more insights. The process of deriving the Dao was difficult, but once reached, it became significantly simpler. The abundant spiritual essence made this even more apparent. The insights into Celestial Suppression and the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword filled Chen Fei¡¯s mind, which he absorbed greedily. This speed was even faster than his cultivation in the special training room of the Qiankun Mansion, and much faster at that. As the proficiency of the two techniques improved, Chen Fei¡¯s body began to gradually change, with an increasingly heavy aura pervading the mountain¡¯s interior. Cultivation was timeless, and Chen Fei was entirely immersed in the advancement of his techniques. Outside the Glass Space, various races stood in the sky, with dozens of Empyrean-level experts. Their overwhelming auras clashed, and the heavens above continuously manifested various celestial phenomena. Suddenly, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s brows twitched slightly. His previously closed eyes snapped open, and his right hand extended forward. The rules at the surface of the Glass Space began to violently distort. In the next moment, a figure was pulled out, revealing a human cultivator at the Sun Moon Realm. Before entering the Glass Space, human cultivators at the Sun Moon Realm always carried a positioning stone. If the situation became untenable within the Glass Space, they could attempt to escape to a weaker spot in the Glass Space¡¯s space. At such times, Dao Yuefeng, responsible for this task, would sense the disturbance and, as he did at this moment, pull the individual into the human territory. Other races, naturally, had similar methods. Under normal circumstances, cultivators at the Sun Moon Realm entering the Glass Space would not exit prematurely unless they were severely injured or in possession of a significant treasure that compelled an early exit. ¡°Greetings, Emperor!¡± Zhu Jingxin, who had just emerged from the Glass Space, was still somewhat disoriented. However, upon seeing Dao Yuefeng, he quickly bowed and saluted. ¡°Please, rise,¡± Dao Yuefeng said, observing Zhu Jingxin. He did not sense any aura of a treasure but noted that Zhu Jingxin had indeed been injured, though not critically. ¡± Emperor, there have been changes in the Glass Space. The Evil and Ice Clans are collaborating to massacre our human race, and other alien races are also taking advantage of the situation¡­¡± Zhu Jingxin quickly relayed the situation within the Glass Space to Dao Yuefeng. As Zhu Jingxin spoke, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. The alliance between the Evil and Ice clans was not unexpected; the human race also had its alliances. However, Zhu Jingxin¡¯s report indicated that a genius had emerged among the Evil, possessing over a hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm avatars, with their numbers continuing to grow. This new, lethal factor had directly disrupted the balance of power. While others remained neutral, seeing the human race in such a dire state, they were unlikely to help. Instead, they added to the pressure. The Forest, Hill, and Water Clans were the most excessive, aligning with the Evil and Ice races, attacking the humans regardless of any previous conflicts or interests. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Other races also perceived the human race as weak and, if the human numbers were even slightly reduced, would treat them as prey to be hunted. Under such circumstances, the human race¡¯s other allies were too afraid to assist, leaving the human race isolated and defenseless. ¡°Over a hundred avatars, and still increasing?¡± Dao Yuefeng¡¯s brow tightened. ¡°Is it the Evil Clan¡¯s Hundred Evil Night Walk? They must have recently obtained a Rule Crystal for replication, which explains their current situation. But using the Rule Crystal this way will likely lead to the collapse of their divine souls in the future,¡± another human Emperor, Sun Zhongqing, interjected. Dao Yuefeng remained silent. Whether the Evil Clan¡¯s divine souls would eventually collapse was a matter for later. For now, the pressing issue was how to handle the harsh situation facing the human Sun Moon Realm cultivators in the Glass Space. Chapter 981 - Chapter 981: No Path to Life and Death Chapter 981: No Path to Life and Death Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Is anyone organizing resistance?¡± Dao Yuefeng asked Zhu Jingxin. ¡°At first, yes,¡± Zhu Jingxin replied, ¡°but as our numbers grew, it became easy to be spotted. Other races saw us and would deliberately inform the Evil Clan and Ice Clan, forcing us to scatter and flee in the end.¡± Everyone was at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm. When numbers increased, the factors determining victory and defeat became more complex. In the Glass Space, however, other races seemed to hope for the human race to suffer even more upon witnessing their dire situation. The weaker you appear, the more you are bullied¡ªa strange but widespread phenomenon. The human race was far from weak, but the unique circumstances in the Glass Space led to such scenes. ¡°Have you seen Kuang Xingfeng and the others?¡± Dao Yuefeng asked quietly. ¡°Kuang Xingfeng initially hunted the Evil Clan and Ice Clan, but later he was surrounded and his whereabouts are unknown. As for Chen Fei, I haven¡¯t seen him at all,¡± Zhu Jingxin said. Dao Yuefeng was asking about those who were crucial to the current situation. The seed cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm were the most important individuals in the Glass Space. The value of one cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm could equal that of hundreds of mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators. This is just the value. Considering the potential for these Sun Moon Realm cultivators to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, even a large number of mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators posed little threat to a Rule Integration Realm cultivator. A single move from a Rule Integration Realm cultivator could sweep away a large number of mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators. ¡°Inform everyone inside that the situation is untenable and to withdraw from the Glass Space immediately.¡± Dao Yuefeng said after a moment of contemplation. Despite the significance of the Glass Space and its origin and rule crystals, which could help the human race produce more powerful beings, the current situation in the Glass Space means that staying inside would only result in their extermination. The situation is dire, and the human race is now being targeted by multiple races. No matter how strong they are, they cannot withstand such an encirclement. Allowing the human mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators to exit will at least preserve their lives for future use; otherwise, dying inside would be a pointless loss. ¡°Yes!¡± Zhu Jingxin responded with a salute, then turned and walked back toward the Glass Space. Dao Yuefeng waved his hand, instantly healing Zhu Jingxin¡¯s injuries, and a small crack opened in the Glass Space. Zhu Jingxin stepped through and vanished. Except during certain special periods, the Glass Space only allowed exit, not entry. With the power of a Sixth Stage Emperor, one could forcefully tear open the space to let people in, but such instances were rare. If the number of entrants was too large, it would trigger a backlash from the rules of the Glass Space, potentially causing newly entered mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators to be torn apart by the rules. Therefore, the human race could not send more people into the Glass Space. A mere dozen or so would not significantly impact the situation. The other human Emperor Realm cultivators stationed here were present and had heard the conversation. They did not oppose and all tacitly accepted Dao Yuefeng¡¯s decision. The situation was such that there was no room for regret. Dao Yuefeng looked into the distance. Whether it was due to his sensing abilities or not, he noticed a gaze from thousands of miles away, belonging to an Emperor Realm expert of the Evil Clan. While Dao Yuefeng and his group had just learned of the situation inside the Glass Space, the Evil Clan and Ice Clan Emperor Realm experts had long been aware of the circumstances. After all, they held the absolute initiative in the Glass Space at the moment. It was easy for the Evil Clan and Ice Clan mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators to find a suitable place to exit. Glass Space, Bamboo Valley. Dozens of towering figures hovered in mid-air, their cold gazes fixed on the bamboo forest below. ¡°Kuang Xingfeng, a proud human genius, yet only daring to hide and not show himself. Is this the nature of the human race?¡± Sui Zhu¡¯s voice boomed, echoing for miles around, causing the leaves in the bamboo forest below to rustle. ¡°Hill Clan, why are you meddling in the affairs between the human race and the Evil Clan and Ice Clan? Do you not fear dragging your own clan into the mire?¡± Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s voice echoed throughout Bamboo Valley. As his voice spread, countless slender and slippery figures darted through the bamboo forest below¡ªthese were the exotic beasts of Bamboo Valley. These beasts, native to the valley, were now continuously searching for Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s whereabouts, but to no avail. As an outsider, Kuang Xingfeng would normally be immediately attacked by these beasts and the bamboo forest upon entering. However, due to his mastery of the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique, one of the most advanced illusion techniques of the human race, he had seamlessly integrated into the Bamboo Valley. Since his defeat by Chen Fei, Kuang Xingfeng had been in seclusion for a time but soon regained his morale. A temporary defeat meant little; true heroes are those who can laugh in the end. With his morale restored, Kuang Xingfeng had absorbed the flaws revealed during battle and gained a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique, significantly enhancing his combat power. Because of this, Kuang Xingfeng was able to blend into the dangerous Bamboo Valley, turning the entire valley and its beasts into his sanctuary. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s current combat power was undoubtedly among the top among the mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators in the Glass Space. In one-on-one situations, few from the alien races could withstand his attacks. Unfortunately, most of the alien races were now targeting the human race. While Kuang Xingfeng initially managed to hunt isolated alien races, he was eventually surrounded and is now trapped in Bamboo Valley by dozens of Hill Clan members. ¡°Exploring the Glass Space involves competition and conflict. To involve racial disputes is laughable.¡± Sui Zhu said with a smirk, showing no concern for Kuang Xingfeng. Even if the human race was currently facing threats from the Evil Clan and Ice Clan outside the Glass Space, it would be unwise to also make the Hill Clan enemies. The human race was indeed powerful, with nineteen Emperor Realm experts. Compared to most other races, including the Hill Clan, they were stronger. However, the human race had offended both the Evil Clan and Ice Clan, especially the Evil Clan, which might have a Seventh Stage Open Heaven Realm expert. ¡°Hmph, you will pay for your actions!¡± Kuang Xingfeng snorted coldly, then fell silent. Hiding in Bamboo Valley, Kuang Xingfeng was safe as long as the Hill Clan didn¡¯t plan to flatten the entire valley. The valley had a unique property: unless the entire bamboo forest was wiped out in one strike, it would automatically restore itself the next moment. This property was somewhat similar to that of the exotic creatures but was less aggressive compared to the Spirit Hidden Lake. ¡°Still can¡¯t find him.¡± A Hill Clan member holding a treasure plate, which displayed the terrain within several hundred miles, including Bamboo Valley, said. ¡°Then let¡¯s stay here. Killing a human genius like him is worth more than killing dozens of ordinary mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators.¡± Sui Zhu¡¯s gaze turned cold, a sinister smile on his face. In terms of value, a genius like Kuang Xingfeng, who could fight above his rank and might break through to the Rule Integration Realm in the future, was indeed worth far more than an ordinary mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivator. Although Kuang Xingfeng seemed safe now, time would gradually lead Bamboo Valley to assimilate him. Eventually, he might find himself unable to leave. This was a common characteristic of many dangerous areas in the Glass Space: one could enter, but staying too long would result in the twisted rules assimilating the intruder into the danger zone. ¡°Alright!¡± The other Hill Clan members had no objections. In the Glass Space, most of the exploitable areas had already been explored over the days. To find more valuable materials, one would have to tackle more dangerous challenges, but these came with significant risks. Guarding against a genius like Kuang Xingfeng meant that his treasure must include many valuable materials. After all, they had heard that Kuang Xingfeng had killed numerous mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators from the Evil Clan and Ice Clan. Thus, killing Kuang Xingfeng would definitely yield rewards that rivaled exploring dangerous areas. With such potential gains and minimal risk, spending a few days guarding here was worthwhile. Moreover, if other human cultivators received news and came to rescue Kuang Xingfeng, it would be even better. They could acquire more valuable items from the human cultivators¡¯ treasures. In Bamboo Valley, a phantom figure stood on a bamboo leaf, gazing up with a furrowed brow. Kuang Xingfeng optimistically estimated that he could stay in Bamboo Valley for a maximum of three days. If he didn¡¯t manage to get out within that time, he would truly be trapped forever. Within these three days, he either had to risk a breakout or resign himself to being assimilated by the Bamboo Valley, ensuring that the Hill Clan gained nothing. Glass Space, Black Rock Desert. Lu Shuzhang shot into the sky as a black streak of light, but halfway up, a torrential downpour suddenly began. Each raindrop was unusually large and forceful, and there were hundreds of them. Lu Shuzhang¡¯s expression darkened as the Eternal Night Manifestation appeared behind him. Lu Shuzhang swung the Night God Blade, plunging the world into darkness. ¡°Eternal Night Chant, passed down by the Emperor¡¯s direct line. I¡¯m curious how much the human race will mourn when I kill you!¡± A sharp voice echoed, merging from several voices to create an eerie tone. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The dark clouds above were formed by dozens of Water Clan members. The Water Clan was quite peculiar. Even an individual Water Clan member, at the same level, was slightly weaker than members of other races. However, they had a unique trait that allowed them to blend their power together without needing formations¡ªthey seemed to have a formation built into them. ¡°Boom!¡± With a loud explosion, Lu Shuzhang was sent flying, his face pale, before plunging into the desert and vanishing. Chapter 982 - Chapter 982: Great Completion: Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword Chapter 982: Great Completion: Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Want to escape? It¡¯s too late to leave after leaving your head behind!¡± Luo Kun laughed heartily and, leading a group of over ten water beings, charged into the desert in an instant. The entire desert quivered slightly, and in the blink of an eye, a massive lake spanning a hundred miles appeared, with Lu Shuzhang¡¯s figure in the middle of it. Lu Shuzhang, who was initially swift, now seemed to be frozen in place, his speed slowing down continuously. The lake began to shrink rapidly, and the pressure around Lu Shuzhang increased, turning his face a dark purple. Lu Shuzhang¡¯s talent was undoubtedly exceptional¡ªso much so that although he could not yet battle beyond his level, he was already quite outstanding among those in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. This was still shortly after Lu Shuzhang¡¯s breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. If he had more time to consolidate his power, his strength would definitely increase. However, facing the combined assault of over ten water beings of the same level, Lu Shuzhang seemed to have no ability to resist. His life or death was entirely in the hands of these water beings. Struggling, Lu Shuzhang glanced back, revealing a piece of jade as thin as a cicada¡¯s wing in his hand. In the next moment, the jade shattered, and a terrifying aura of obliteration swept out, evaporating the lake water that had been trapping Lu Shuzhang in an instant. Not daring to delay, Lu Shuzhang harnessed the remaining power from the jade, transforming into a streak of light and vanishing from sight. ¡°As expected of the descendant of the Emperor, you have many tricks up your sleeve, but you can¡¯t escape. Your life already belongs to me!¡± Luo Kun¡¯s voice rang out with a loud laugh as the group of water beings transformed into a dark cloud, pursuing the place where Lu Shuzhang had disappeared. In the outside world, chasing and pressuring a descendant of the Emperor could easily lead to unforeseen accidents. Not to mention the protectors and other factors, just the numerous trump cards held by a descendant of the Emperor would be enough to give others a hard time. But in the Glass Space, where the current realm levels were restricted to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, any power exceeding this level would be distorted by the rules. While combat strength could exceed the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, the realm level could not. This may sound like a paradox, but the same power exhibited by different individuals would yield completely different results. Throughout the Glass Space, various races hunted humans, causing the number of humans in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm to rapidly diminish. Many in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, unable to withstand the pressure, immediately sought to leave the Glass Space upon finding a suitable escape route. It was as if the entire world was against them; not to mention searching for treasures, they were constantly being pursued. Fortunately, in the Glass Space, the strongest realm level is only the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, so the difference in escape speed is not excessively exaggerated. As long as one is not surrounded, if something seems wrong, they can still choose to escape first. Thus, among the humans in the Glass Space at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, none have yet been completely wiped out. However, as time goes on, casualties will inevitably continue to rise. With fewer humans remaining, those who are left will become increasingly at risk. Moreover, with Zhu Jingxin returning to the Glass Space and bringing the Emperor¡¯s instructions, more humans began to leave the Glass Space without any psychological burden. Those who have not yet left are either being chased or have not found a suitable escape route. An even worse trend has emerged: many of the weak spots in space suitable for escape have been gradually occupied by other alien races. They lie in wait for humans to arrive, ready to capture and kill them all at once! In the Glass Space, on an unnamed mountain peak. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by a massive force field. Dust was tightly pressed to the ground, and the ground itself continued to sink, becoming much darker. The Rule Crystal in Chen Fei¡¯s hand had vanished. Though the crystal was not large, the rules it condensed were naturally limited. Yet, the effect on Chen Fei was extraordinarily good. This method of deriving insights from a panel and then further evolving these insights using mental acuity made Chen Fei feel that this was the true use of the panel. Chen Fei had had such thoughts even when he was in the special training room of the Qiankun Mansion. Now, with the Rule Crystal possessing even more abundant mental acuity, Chen Fei felt even more acutely the importance of having substantial resources. However, treasures like Rule Crystals were not preserved in the human treasury, and it was absolutely impossible to use such a crystal for someone like Chen Fei, who was only at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. No matter how exceptional one¡¯s talent, one could not use Rule Crystals in this way. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the immense force field in the mountain¡¯s interior disappeared with the spread of the ripple. On the mountain peak, the wind and clouds changed dramatically, and a vague black shadow appeared in the sky. The shadow seemed very illusory, but a close inspection revealed an intense violence within. However, the celestial phenomenon quickly vanished, and Chen Fei in the mountain¡¯s interior slowly opened his eyes. With a jade-like, gentle gaze, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes were filled with a sense of clarity and enlightenment. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, considered one of the strongest fifth-tier human inheritances, had, with the help of the Rule Crystal, been cultivated by Chen Fei to the Great Completion stage today. At this point, for Chen Fei, there were no more secrets to the cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm. He had a clear understanding of how to stabilize the internal space when condensing the third divine power, and even knew the methods for breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm from the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. What Chen Fei needed now was just time. As long as he had enough time, reaching the Rule Integration Realm would be as easy as reaching into a bag for him. Previously, in the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had told Hua Zhichun at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm that he would need a few years to reach the same realm. Now, with the same timeframe, Chen Fei was confident that he could break through to the Rule Integration Realm! In addition to the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword being cultivated to the Great Completion stage, Chen Fei had also progressed the Celestial Suppression, the ancestral clan¡¯s foundational technique, from the entry-level to the proficient level. The Celestial Suppression required a great deal of proficiency, and with the Rule Crystal being the only one available, Chen Fei had to divide his time between cultivating the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword and the Celestial Suppression. No matter how abundant the mental acuity in the Rule Crystal, it could not withstand such consumption. The most notable change from advancing the Celestial Suppression from entry-level to proficient level was a significant increase in Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword also cultivated physical strength, as it focused on enhancing this secondary rule after breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm. Thus, with the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword at the Great Completion stage, Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength surpassed that of the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, and even the powerful Hill Clan, known for their immense strength, would appear like mere children compared to him in terms of raw power. With the Celestial Suppression at the proficient level, building on the foundation of the Great Completion Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength was further enhanced, making his movements extraordinarily powerful. The Celestial Suppression cultivates the rule of strength. While the increase in physical strength is evident, the true situation is that Chen Fei¡¯s vital essence, spirit, and soul have been comprehensively enhanced, significantly boosting his resistance to various forms of defense. Although Chen Fei was still far from condensing a rule body, his physique already contained a substantial amount of rule dust. This rule dust provided Chen Fei with immense protection against any divine attacks. He could withstand weaker divine attacks directly without even having to block them. In addition to the dramatic increase in physical strength, Chen Fei could now forcibly refine a portion of any attacking divine powers and then use that refined power to counterattack, similar to how he had once dealt with the Zhen Longxiang. Currently, there was a limit to how much he could refine, and he couldn¡¯t refine everything. After all, divine powers from other beings, especially alien races, were composed of various rule dust. The proficient level Celestial Suppression could not fully absorb all of it. Nevertheless, even refining just a portion was enough to significantly boost Chen Fei¡¯s combat power. After all, Chen Fei combined all his refined power and then used it, which was fundamentally different from the so-called combined effort of multiple Sun Moon Realm practitioners forming a formation. The so-called combined effort may seem like a collective force, but in detail, it remains separate. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive hand suddenly swept across the entire mountain peak, causing the peak to vanish in an instant, revealing Chen Fei within. ¡°I knew there was a human hiding inside; it turns out to be true!¡± Ding Shu laughed. The celestial phenomenon earlier had attracted his attention from several hundred miles away. Although the aura was fleeting, Ding Shu had still detected it. Each race has its own unique characteristics in their techniques, so sometimes it¡¯s possible to identify the specific race just by looking at the techniques. The nearby Forest Clan members also showed smiles, like hunters watching their prey, focusing on Chen Fei below. ¡°I should have no grievances with any of you!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure slowly floated up. The Forest Clan and humans were not allies, but they were not at an antagonistic level either. ¡°Hahaha, it¡¯s actually a human who is a devoted cultivator. No wonder he didn¡¯t flee as soon as he saw us!¡± Ding Shu was momentarily stunned by Chen Fei¡¯s words but then laughed even louder. ¡°Kill him!¡± Ding Shu¡¯s smile abruptly faded as he commanded in a low voice. Previously, whenever humans encountered other races, they would immediately flee. It was rare to encounter someone who was so unaware of the situation. Ding Shu had no intention of giving Chen Fei a chance to understand the situation¡ªhe ordered the immediate execution. The five Forest Clan members surrounding Ding Shu lunged at Chen Fei in an instant, arriving before him with a mere blink. Five green short daggers were thrust toward various parts of Chen Fei¡¯s body. These daggers were coated with potent poison designed to seal the throat upon contact, even effective against other practitioners at the same realm level. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Forest Clan¡¯s defining traits included prolonged lifespan, remarkable recovery abilities, and most notably, potent poison. Their divine abilities and techniques were based on poison-related rules. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of metal clashing distorted the air as the five daggers struck Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei made no attempt to defend; he allowed the daggers to penetrate, yet not a single scratch marred his skin. The five Forest Clan members were merely ordinary practitioners of the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, and the rule dust within their techniques was scarce. This allowed Chen Fei to test his defensive capabilities. From what he observed, his defense was holding up well! Chapter 983 - Chapter 983: A Slap Chapter 983: A Slap Editor: Dragon Boat Translation He did not evade; instead, he withstood the attack with his physical body and remained unharmed. Although his vital energy and spirit were slightly depleted, Chen Fei¡¯s breath soon restored the lost vitality in an instant. With the Great Completion stage¡¯s Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword and the Mastery stage¡¯s Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei¡¯s defense had reached a state of complete unity. Even if the five short daggers from the Forest Clan were stabbed into various parts of Chen Fei¡¯s body, or even if all five daggers were simultaneously stabbed into the same spot, Chen Fei¡¯s body would automatically distribute the impact, making his entire physique endure the attack. Chen Fei¡¯s current defense was at a level beyond the comprehension of typical Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Among the surrounding dozens of races, there had never been a case like Chen Fei¡¯s in history. The Great Completion stage¡¯s Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was one reason, but the greater reason lay in the Mastery Realm¡¯s Celestial Suppression, an unparalleled ancient inheritance. The five members of the Forest Clan, sensing that their attacks couldn¡¯t even breach the surface of the human before them, were instantly shocked. They had considered all possibilities, but never imagined their attacks could not break through the defense of a peer, especially not when five of them were attacking simultaneously. ¡°The strength is lacking a bit. Now it¡¯s my turn!¡± The strength of the Forest Clan¡¯s five members was partially refined by the Celestial Suppression. At this moment, the sound of Chen Fei¡¯s blood flowing was vast and surging, creating a spine-chilling sensation. The Qianyuan Sword flipped and directly slashed forward. ¡°Retreat!¡± Ding Shu, observing the scene from behind, had his pupils constrict violently. With a fierce shout, Ding Shu¡¯s dagger instantly shattered, transforming mid-air into a poisonous serpent that bit toward Chen Fei. Toxicity rapidly spread through the heavenly and earthly energies; this poison was so potent that even a mere glance could affect those below the Sun Moon Realm. Even mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners needed to be cautious, especially since any surface wounds could allow the toxins to invade directly. Chen Fei showed no reaction to Ding Shu¡¯s attack as the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade met the five Forest Clan daggers. The five Forest Clan members knew they had encountered a tough opponent. Alone, their strength could hardly withstand the human¡¯s sharpness. At this moment, their only option was to combine their efforts to block the first strike and use the force of the attack to retreat. Afterward, they would fight while retreating and stay completely away to preserve their lives. Fortunately, they had six of them, all at the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. As long as they worked together and focused on defense, they should be able to handle it. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword clashed with the five daggers, producing a piercingly distorted sound. The five Forest Clan members, who had forced themselves to remain calm, suddenly changed expressions. The five daggers, which should have been solid and unbreakable, were instantly forced apart by the sword¡¯s blade. The Qianyuan Sword continued unimpeded, slicing through the bodies of three Forest Clan members without the slightest pause. ¡°Buzz!¡± The space slightly trembled and wrinkled. The three Forest Clan members did not have time for any further resistance; their bodies were directly sliced into a mass of blood mist, with their vitality extinguished. One strike, and three mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners were killed instantly. ¡°Ah!¡± The remaining two Forest Clan members had their eyes wide open, their eye corners even tearing from the exertion. The life-threatening forbidden technique erupted on the two Forest Clan members in an instant, with no reserves, and a terrifying aura soared to the heavens. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei raised his left hand to catch Ding Shu¡¯s poisonous serpent bite. It seemed as though his left hand contained a vast universe; the serpent¡¯s head was as large as a mile, yet in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, it had no room to struggle. Chen Fei crushed it effortlessly, revealing a dagger riddled with cracks inside. Ding Shu¡¯s face turned pale. His divine abilities had been broken, and his life-saving treasure was seized. He involuntarily spat out a mouthful of blood. Without hesitation, Ding Shu transformed into a streak of rainbow light and fled into the distance. He felt that he was not facing a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner or even a late-stage one, but rather a peak Sun Moon Realm powerhouse. All of his attacks seemed transparent to this human. Earlier, when the five Forest Clan members worked together to defend, it appeared that the opponent¡¯s sword forced them apart. But Ding Shu, observing from afar, had seen clearly. The slight rotation of the opponent¡¯s sword, though seemingly casual, had instantly separated the combined defense of the five Forest Clan members. In the eyes of this person, five opponents and one opponent were nearly indistinguishable! This person¡¯s understanding of the Sun Moon Realm reached an inconceivable level, far beyond most peak Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Such a person was too terrifying. Facing such an opponent, there was no chance of winning! But who was this person? Ding Shu could not recognize him due to his unfamiliar appearance and aura. If the person were a known genius among the human race, Ding Shu might have been more cautious upon first encountering him. But unfortunately, it was too late for any regrets now. ¡°Buzz!¡± A wave of energy came from behind, and the presence of the two remaining Forest Clan members disappeared in an instant. Ding Shu¡¯s fear intensified. The forbidden technique had erupted, and without any reservations, the result was the same as before the technique was unleashed. This meant that no matter how much one struggled in front of this human, the outcome would be unchanged. Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword pointed diagonally at the ground, and a drop of blood fell from its tip. Chen Fei looked up at Ding Shu¡¯s fleeing figure, made a slight gesture with his left hand, and five streams of spiritual essence flowed into the Concealment Bell. The Concealment Bell trembled slightly, its appetite stirred by the spiritual essence. However, it knew it could not absorb more, or it would fail to contain the transformation and directly advance to a top-grade mystic treasure. At that point, it would not only be unable to help but would also bring additional trouble. The six daggers, now reduced to dust-sized fragments, entered Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve. Chen Fei took a step forward, shifting through space and instantly appearing in front of Ding Shu. Ding Shu, seeing Chen Fei materialize out of thin air, had his pupils twitch violently. In a frenzy, he roared and transformed into a poisonous serpent again, attacking Chen Fei. Surrendering would be futile; his only chance was a desperate fight, hoping for some slim chance of survival. Moreover, many races in the Glass Space were hunting humans. If there were other races, especially the Hill or Water Clans, within several hundred miles, they might come to investigate. This might be his chance to survive. Chen Fei looked up at the poisonous serpent transformed by Ding Shu and extended his right hand, delivering a powerful slap to its side. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous explosion surged into the sky. The serpent¡¯s head instantly shattered, and the terrifying force propagated through its head, crushing the entire serpent¡¯s body and revealing Ding Shu inside, who was now just a skeleton covered by skin due to the backlash of the forbidden technique. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand reached out, causing Ding Shu¡¯s body to involuntarily fly toward him, crashing into Chen Fei¡¯s palm. A colossal force pressed down on Ding Shu. He struggled to open his eyes, looking up at the human before him, his gaze filled with despair. Despite both being mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners, after exhausting all his strength, he was still as insignificant as an ant. How could there be such a prodigy among the humans? Prodigies are talented and can even fight beyond their rank, but this was beyond reason. ¡°Now you can explain what¡¯s going on,¡± Chen Fei said coldly, looking down at Ding Shu. A quarter-hour later, Chen Fei exerted a bit more force, directly crushing Ding Shu¡¯s neck and ending his life instantly. Ding Shu¡¯s spiritual essence was extracted and placed into the Concealment Bell. Chen Fei looked ahead, his gaze slightly shifting. He hadn¡¯t anticipated such significant changes in the Glass Space during his seclusion. Several races were hunting humans at the Sun Moon Realm level. Now, the entire human race at the Sun Moon Realm in this area was in a state of constant danger. Exploring dangerous territories for resources was no longer a priority. The immediate concern for the human race¡¯s Sun Moon Realm practitioners had become escaping the Glass Space. ¡°Kill humans?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. His figure flickered and he flew toward the distance. Three hundred thousand miles away, there was a perilous place called the Taiyin Peak, one of the eight major dangers of the Glass Space, where numerous alien races were gathered. At the same time, Chen Fei activated the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword slightly, causing a shadow as thin as a cicada¡¯s wing to appear in the sky. Even from hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s aura was detectable without special perception, making it clear that a human was present. ¡°If you want to kill humans, here¡¯s a human. Come quickly and kill him!¡± A thousand miles away, Lu Shuzhang held a rune and blended into a rock, completely concealing his presence, as if he were a lifeless object. In the sky, a dark cloud roiled as it was pursued by more than ten Water Clan members led by Lou Kun. Thanks to the various rare treasures stored in the Sky Resonance Court, Lu Shuzhang had managed to escape from the relentless pursuit of the Water Clan, narrowly saving his life. Lu Shuzhang¡¯s foundational skills were solidly established, with no weak points in his cultivation system. Even his speed was among the best in his rank. Otherwise, despite having numerous trump cards, if his speed were any slower, he would have been overwhelmed by the siege of the Water Clan members of the same rank. The dark cloud flew several dozen miles away and then circled back to search, but it still could not find Lu Shuzhang¡¯s trace. Countless large raindrops poured down, bombarding the ground below, but Lu Shuzhang remained elusive. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°He actually escaped!¡± Lou Kun¡¯s expression darkened within the cloud. Suddenly, Lou Kun¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he turned to look behind. There seemed to be a faint fluctuation of human cultivation aura. It was vague, indicating that the human was at least a thousand miles away. When Water Clan members connect, their senses are enhanced along with their strength, allowing them to detect distant auras, as in this case. Lou Kun¡¯s eyes showed reluctance as he continued searching briefly but failed to find Lu Shuzhang. He then charged off toward the southeast. Chapter 984 - Chapter 984: One Sword, One Soul Chapter 984: One Sword, One Soul Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Lu Shuzhang was nowhere to be found, but the distant presence of that human race¡¯s conspicuous aura had become distinctly visible. Since Lu Shuzhang could not be killed for the moment, the next best option was to target another human. Lou Kun discreetly placed a marker in the air. If Lu Shuzhang chose to reveal himself and attempt an escape when he deemed the timing right, Lou Kun would immediately detect it. At that point, Lou Kun could lead the Water Clan in continuing the hunt for Lu Shuzhang. Several dozen miles away, Lu Shuzhang remained silent, sensing the departure of a dozen or so Water Clan members. He had no intention of fleeing. Lu Shuzhang knew that Lou Kun and his group would not easily let him go. As a descendant of the Emperor, Lou Kun had a centuries-old grudge with the Sky Resonance Court. Now that he had finally caught Lu Shuzhang in the Glass Space, Lou Kun would not give up. Lu Shuzhang was acutely aware of this and had prepared himself to hide here for several days, waiting to wear down Lou Kun¡¯s patience before seizing his chance to escape. Suddenly, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s expression changed as he looked up ahead. Lou Kun had detected the presence of a human figure from afar long ago, while Lu Shuzhang had only just vaguely sensed it. This delay was not only because Lou Kun¡¯s senses were enhanced by his kin, but also due to Lu Shuzhang¡¯s extreme concealment of his own aura at this moment. As Lu Shuzhang sensed the distant presence, a familiar feeling surfaced in his mind. After a moment, his expression shifted as he recognized the aura of this technique. Chen Fei, the first prodigy of the Qiankun Mansion to win against a higher-level opponent, and the one who made Lu Shuzhang taste defeat on the very first day at Qiankun Mansion. Defeated by Chen Fei, Lu Shuzhang had not lost heart. He always harbored the idea of catching up to and even surpassing Chen Fei. It was only when Chen Fei later displayed even more exaggerated talents, defeating the similarly higher-level opponent Kuang Xingfeng, that Lu Shuzhang truly understood the extent of Chen Fei¡¯s extraordinary aptitude. ¡°How could Chen Fei be so brazenly revealing his aura? Doesn¡¯t he know the current situation in the Glass Space?¡± Lu Shuzhang¡¯s gaze fluctuated. As a prodigy like Chen Fei, in the Glass Space with its restricted levels, he should be thriving. Under normal circumstances, as long as one wasn¡¯t foolish enough to challenge the plane¡¯s perilous areas, they generally wouldn¡¯t encounter major dangers. However, the situation now was different. Various races were hunting humans, and the human force had been scattered and could not regroup. This led to multiple alien races surrounding a single human, often dozens attacking one. No matter how talented one was, facing such numbers would force even the most exceptional individuals to avoid confrontation. If the alien races discovered Chen Fei¡¯s identity as a human prodigy, they would gather even more alien races to encircle and kill him, leaving him no place to hide. Previously active Kuang Xingfeng had disappeared from the Glass Space because he had already been targeted by other alien races. Revealing oneself meant being surrounded and killed. Lu Shuzhang hadn¡¯t heard any news of Kuang Xingfeng for a while and didn¡¯t know whether he had managed to escape the Glass Space. If Kuang Xingfeng was dead, it would be a significant loss for the humans, equivalent to losing a future Rule Integration Realm expert. And Chen Fei, a prodigy with even more extraordinary talent than Kuang Xingfeng, if he were to die, the loss for humanity would be even greater. ¡°I must warn Chen Fei to run!¡± Lu Shuzhang hesitated for a moment, his gaze gradually becoming resolute as he ignited the Shadowing Talisman in his hand. No matter how he used it before, the Shadowing Talisman had remained intact, making it one of his greatest trump cards. Now, in order to warn Chen Fei, Lu Shuzhang had no choice but to use the Shadowing Talisman directly. A wave of energy emerged from the Shadowing Talisman and then entered the space, directly transmitting to several hundred miles away. Several hundred miles away, Chen Fei was flying forward when suddenly his movement paused slightly. ¡°Chen Fei, run quickly! The alien races in the Glass Space are hunting humans. Find a weak spot in the space and escape from the Glass Space!¡± Chen Fei heard Lu Shuzhang¡¯s voice in his ear. He turned to the direction from which the energy wave came, completely surprised to encounter Lu Shuzhang here. A faint smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he turned and flew toward the source of the wave. Several hundred miles away, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s Shadowing Talisman had burned halfway, reducing its perfect concealment effect significantly. Sensing that Chen Fei was not retreating but heading towards him, Lu Shuzhang was momentarily confused. Was Chen Fei planning to help him escape? Given Chen Fei¡¯s strength compared to his own, it was clear that Chen Fei was far superior. If Chen Fei were to help him find a weak spot in the space and escape the Glass Space, their chances of success would indeed be much higher. The only difficulty now was that Lou Kun and his dozen Water Clan members were attacking Chen Fei. Chen Fei was very strong, but as a descendant of the Emperor, Lou Kun¡¯s strength would not be lacking. Compared to Lu Shuzhang, who had just recently broken through to the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, Lou Kun had been entrenched in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm for over a hundred years and had reached its peak. Lu Shuzhang had brought many trump cards with him to the Glass Space. Similarly, Lou Kun, as a descendant of the Emperor, would undoubtedly have a comparable number of trump cards. With the combined forces of the dozen Water Clan members and numerous trump cards, even Chen Fei would not fare well. More critically, if Lou Kun and his Water Clan members detained Chen Fei, more alien races would likely come, making it extremely difficult for Chen Fei to escape even if he wanted to. The final outcome was hard to predict. ¡°After meeting up with Chen Fei, use the Thousand-Mile Escape Talisman. We should be able to escape together!¡± Lu Shuzhang¡¯s mind raced, and he concluded that this was the safest method. The Thousand-Mile Escape Talisman was one of his final trump cards. With this thought in mind, Lu Shuzhang continued to burn the Shadowing Talisman, transmitting his plan. He then focused on the situation ahead, ready to rush forward and lead Chen Fei to escape the encirclement as soon as Chen Fei was within range. Several hundred miles away, Chen Fei received another message from Lu Shuzhang and turned his gaze toward the approaching black cloud. The cloud was roiling violently, and within it, the auras of a dozen Water Clan members were unmistakable. While Lou Kun and his group had hidden their auras, they could not escape Chen Fei¡¯s perception under the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword at the Great Completion stage. As if sensing Chen Fei¡¯s gaze, the dark cloud suddenly formed a massive face, which looked at Chen Fei and showed a sinister smile. ¡°Human, run quickly! I¡¯m coming to kill you. If you don¡¯t run now, you won¡¯t have another chance!¡± Lou Kun¡¯s arrogant voice reverberated across several hundred miles. Even some alien races that had not noticed the situation turned their attention this way. Some curious alien races flew over to check it out. ¡°Come, I¡¯m right here. Come and kill me!¡± Hearing Lou Kun¡¯s words, Chen Fei chuckled softly, extending his right hand and flicking his index finger. Lou Kun¡¯s previously arrogant laughter abruptly halted. He had expected the human from afar to be frightened into fleeing, but instead, he heard such audacious words. It was simply a death wish! ¡°Boy, state your name. I don¡¯t kill nameless people!¡± Lou Kun¡¯s voice was cold, and a chilling aura began to spread, causing the temperature within a hundred miles to drop sharply, as if a snowy kingdom were emerging. ¡°See for yourself who I am!¡± Chen Fei shifted his aura, revealing his true presence. Previously, while in the Glass Space, Chen Fei had concealed his aura to avoid unnecessary trouble and to aid in his treasure hunting. After all, he had come here primarily for the Primordial Crystals, although any other rare treasures would be a bonus. But given the current situation in the Glass Space, where peaceful treasure hunting was no longer possible, there was no point in maintaining his concealment. ¡°I am Chen Fei of the human race!¡± Upon sensing Chen Fei¡¯s aura, Lou Kun¡¯s voice grew louder, realizing why Chen Fei had been so audacious in revealing his human aura earlier. Chen Fei was the most exceptional prodigy among the human mid-stage Sun Moon Realm warriors. For the alien races and ice races that had been hunting, killing Chen Fei would be more painful for the humans than killing a hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm warriors. ¡°Good, very good, hahahaha!¡± Lou Kun laughed loudly and, with his dozen aquatic allies, charged forward in an instant. No matter how impressive a human prodigy was, Lou Kun, as a descendant of the Emperor, was equally talented. With the combined strength of sixteen Water Clan members, surely they could handle a single prodigy of the same realm. Two hundred miles away, Lu Shuzhang sensed the simultaneous eruption of Chen Fei¡¯s and Lou Kun¡¯s auras, his expression changing. Hadn¡¯t he sent a message instructing Chen Fei to meet him first? Why was Chen Fei directly confronting Lou Kun and his group? This was not wise! Lu Shuzhang¡¯s expression kept changing, and with a determined look, he stepped out from his Shadowing Talisman and headed toward Chen Fei. Now, he could only take the initiative to meet Chen Fei, use the Thousand-Mile Escape Talisman, and then leave. Two hundred miles away, Chen Fei, wielding the Qian Yuan Sword, took a step forward and was immediately several dozen miles away. Lou Kun, watching Chen Fei charge in the opposite direction, snorted coldly. Countless large raindrops surged toward Chen Fei. Each raindrop approached the power of a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm attack. The sheer volume of this assault, aggregating to form a formidable attack, was terrifying. Lou Kun didn¡¯t expect these raindrops to kill Chen Fei but aimed to control the pace of the battle. In a fight, controlling the pace often means controlling the victory. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly. With a forward sweep of his left hand, a phantom palm imprint swept through the air, instantly dissipating hundreds of raindrops. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, in addition to greatly enhancing Chen Fei¡¯s foundational powers, was crucial for its perspective. This perspective allowed Chen Fei to see through all the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm attacks. To Chen Fei, these attacks were mere flaws, and breaking through them was effortless. With the raindrops shattered, a sense of unease emerged in Lou Kun¡¯s heart, rapidly expanding from his consciousness. Lou Kun¡¯s expression grew somber as he formed a seal with his hands. In the next moment, the combined power of sixteen Water Clan members conjured a silvery river of heavenly water that cascaded toward Chen Fei. Chen Fei remained indifferent, turning his Qian Yuan Sword and thrusting it with a seemingly ordinary strike. ¡°Whoosh!¡± A piercing sound, as if aiming to tear through space, resonated. A sword scar soared into the sky, directly cutting through the river of heavenly water. Compared to the majestic heavenly river, the sword scar appeared weaker in terms of momentum. ¡°Boom!¡± The collision between the two was intense. The river of heavenly water came to an abrupt halt, while the sword scar continued unabated, tearing through the river. In the next moment, the sixteen closely connected Water Clan members were severed from each other. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Lou Kun instinctively tried to reconnect with his kin but found the surrounding space was already enveloped by the fierce sword intent. Chen Fei took a step forward, instantly appearing in front of the sixteen Water Clan members and slashing with his Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± As the attack methods were disrupted and connections severed, the paused Water Clan members were swiftly dealt with by Chen Fei¡¯s sword. In an instant, eleven of the Water Clan members fell to Chen Fei¡¯s blade. Chapter 985 - Chapter 985: Killing God Chapter 985: Killing God Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Under normal circumstances, even if a technique is broken and the connection of racial characteristics is severed, causing a physical standstill, it shouldn¡¯t result in such utter helplessness, being taken down one by one by Chen Fei¡¯s sword. However, Chen Fei¡¯s ability to discern weaknesses was currently so powerful that the Water Clan members were riddled with flaws from head to toe. The only difference was the size of the flaws. Every cultivator at the Sun Moon Realm has weaknesses. Even those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm cannot achieve perfection in their techniques. It is certain that cultivators in the mid-Sun Moon Realm have more weaknesses than those at the peak. More critically, Chen Fei not only identified these weaknesses but could also directly exploit them. Chen Fei¡¯s exceptionally strong foundational power meant that as long as he saw a weakness, he could strike it, depending only on his willingness. With so many weaknesses in a single mid-Sun Moon Realm cultivator, the so-called combined force of a group naturally had even more flaws. After all, if one cannot manage the power within themselves without showing weakness, how could coordinating with others of the same race be any easier? This was obviously impossible! Chen Fei hadn¡¯t yet seen the combined force of cultivators from other realms and couldn¡¯t make a definitive conclusion. However, the cooperation among mid-Sun Moon Realm cultivators only showed greater disadvantages in front of him. In other words, the number of mid-Sun Moon Realm cultivators lost its advantage in Chen Fei¡¯s presence. This was an extraordinarily counterintuitive situation, but with the perfect realm¡¯s Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword and the mastery of the Realm of Heaven, it had become a fact with Chen Fei. Having killed eleven Water Clan members, the remaining five, led by Lou Kun, were horrified and desperately tried to distance themselves from Chen Fei. The situation was terrifying. Despite their numerical advantage, their side had lost eleven members in an instant. These eleven were not insignificant; they were genuine mid-Sun Moon Realm cultivators, several of whom were at the peak of the mid-Sun Moon Realm, just a step away from advancing to the late Sun Moon Realm. Yet, under Chen Fei¡¯s sword, they had shown no resistance at all. Even though a few had tried to fend off the attacks, they were still slain by a single stroke. ¡°Retreat!¡± Lou Kun summoned a jade stone, engraved with complex runes. In the wind, it rapidly grew into a towering beast several tens of miles high. With its fierce, fanged mouth and enormous, cold eyes, the beast roared, sending massive ripples spreading in all directions. Taking this opportunity, Lou Kun forcefully connected the remaining four clan members and fled quickly without hesitation. Having lost eleven in a single encounter, Lou Kun had no idea how many more of his clan members Chen Fei could kill if they stayed. This human prodigy was far more terrifying and powerful than rumored. The howling in Lou Kun¡¯s soul had reached its peak, urgently urging him to escape from this human killing machine. Nearby, within a hundred miles, Lu Shuzhang saw the towering beast in the distance and sensed the loss of eleven Water Clan members¡¯ life forces. Lu Shuzhang blinked, momentarily unable to process what was happening. Where did those eleven Water Clan members go? Did they circle around to ambush me, or did they spread out to set up stronger formations to prevent Chen Fei from escaping? What kind of formation is this, with such powerful concealment? I can¡¯t sense even the intense auras of the eleven Water Clan members now. In my heart, I have a vague feeling that the previous guesses might be wrong. It seems as if those eleven Water Clan members all died instantly. But what kind of power could annihilate eleven mid-Sun Moon Realm Water Clan members in a single moment, especially when they were connected together? Is it from someone at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm? ¡°Buzz!¡± Suddenly, a massive shockwave swept out from nearly a hundred miles away. The sound hadn¡¯t arrived yet, but the force had already reached here. The towering beast, several tens of miles high, which seemed to be a monster that could only be avoided and not directly confronted, collapsed with a thunderous crash. Only a sky-high sword mark was left in Lu Shuzhang¡¯s view. This sword mark was familiar to Lu Shuzhang. The sword intent contained within was unique to Chen Fei. Previously, in the Qiankun Mansion, Lu Shuzhang had been struck by this kind of sword intent, which shattered the Eternal Night King. Seeing this sword intent again, the power it held had far exceeded that time, making it even more daunting. Lu Shuzhang pressed his lips together. Despite his disbelief, seeing this sword now made him understand where the eleven missing Water Clan members had gone. With this thought, Lu Shuzhang continued to fly forward quickly. Chen Fei was incredibly strong, which was very impressive, but the current Glass Space was still too dangerous. The human race, although not universally antagonistic, was targeted too fiercely. With such talent, there was no need to risk staying in the Glass Space. It was better to leave first. When Chen Fei becomes a Rule Integration Realm expert or even the eternal target of Lu Shuzhang, reaching the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, that would be when Chen Fei truly stood out among the races. There was no need to contend for temporary advantages in the Glass Space at this moment. In Lu Shuzhang¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei had already become a prodigy with the potential to become a human Emperor. Nearly a hundred miles away, Chen Fei had swept away the giant beast with a single sword and stepped forward, appearing in front of Lou Kun and the remaining five Water Clan members. The beast was quite formidable. If well controlled, it could have the power of a late Sun Moon Realm cultivator. But Lou Kun had no intention of controlling it. To Chen Fei, the beast was just a target, unable to even block for a moment. Despite the beast¡¯s incredible defense, with Chen Fei¡¯s current immense strength, even a direct clash would result in the beast being swept away by a single sword. Targeting the flaws was even simpler. The five Water Clan members stared wide-eyed at Chen Fei, especially Lou Kun, who had claimed that the beast could withstand more than ten attacks from a late Sun Moon Realm cultivator, now sliced away with a single sword? Where did this monster come from? How could the human race have such a prodigy! ¡°You want to kill me? You¡¯re not qualified yet!¡± Lou Kun¡¯s face turned dark. In the extreme crisis, Lou Kun¡¯s inherent ruthlessness was forced out. Dozens of talismans flew out from the mysterious treasure, and Lou Kun waved his hands, instantly turning the space around them into a white blur. In the next moment, a vast expanse of water appeared within a hundred-mile radius, transforming the surrounding heaven and earth essence into an endless ocean. The terrifying force immediately bore down on Chen Fei, making Lou Kun seem like the ruler of this area. Within this radius, Lou Kun was in command of the heaven and earth essence and even the rules, deciding who would live or die. Lou Kun¡¯s aura continued to rise, reaching a level that was intimidating. Many aliens who had sensed the situation and come to watch the commotion looked on with astonishment. The glow of the several talismans was clearly visible even from hundreds of miles away. These were rare and valuable talismans, each capable of safeguarding a mid-Sun Moon Realm cultivator. They were usually sought after but rarely available. Yet now, Lou Kun had used more than a dozen of them all at once. As a descendant of a Water Clan Emperor, Lou Kun¡¯s deep reserves were not surprising. What truly amazed them was which human had pushed Lou Kun to this extent. Hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei showed no reaction to the immense force being exerted on him. His gaze slightly lifted, and the entire world seemed to freeze. Chen Fei observed the glowing talismans within the hundred-mile radius, and as he reversed his Qianyuan Sword, several sword lights shot into the sky. The overwhelming power of the ocean around had no effect on Chen Fei. The sword lights sliced through the surrounding sea, quickly catching up with the talismans. The talismans, sensing the impending attack, shifted positions within the ocean. However, the sword lights merely adjusted their direction slightly and still struck their targets precisely. Anticipated your evasion! Chen Fei had predicted how the talismans would evade before he even made his move. ¡°Boom!¡± The vast ocean covering the hundred-mile radius trembled slightly before exploding into countless water droplets that pounded onto the ground. Each droplet was incredibly heavy, crashing onto the ground with the sound of mountains breaking apart. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing in front of Lou Kun and the remaining five Water Clan members. He slashed with his Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Die!¡± Lou Kun¡¯s eyes widened as he watched Chen Fei. The four remaining clan members beside him were suddenly ignited by Lou Kun¡¯s forceful command. The four Water Clan members struggled, but their control was entirely in Lou Kun¡¯s hands, leaving them no choice. As the four Water Clan members burned to ashes, their immense power condensed into four tiny droplets of water, which were hurled towards Chen Fei. Lou Kun glared at Chen Fei with malice. Another jade talisman flew out from him, causing the surrounding space to tremble and crack, making Lou Kun¡¯s figure appear blurry. Lou Kun was attempting to forcibly relocate from his current position to somewhere thousands of miles away. Whether he would leave the Glass Space or gather more Water Clan members was entirely up to him. Chen Fei watched Lou Kun as the displacement feature of his Indestructible Vision trembled violently, causing instability in the surrounding space. Next, the Qianyuan Sword pierced through the four droplets of water in front of him, shattering each one. These droplets, formed from the burning of everything and their subsequent condensation, were indeed formidable. However, the real measure of such terrifying power lies in who wields it. The same amount of power can have drastically different effects depending on its user. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only For Chen Fei, these four droplets posed no threat whatsoever. Lou Kun¡¯s already blurry figure suddenly stagnated. Although it remained fuzzy and the displacement was still in progress, it was much slower compared to before. Lou Kun¡¯s previously cold and calculating gaze turned frantic. He desperately burned the Teleportation Talisman in his hand, but its speed remained unchanged. ¡°Buzz!¡± The edge of the Qianyuan Sword sliced through all spatial barriers, directly shattering the power of the Teleportation Talisman. Chapter 986 - Chapter 986: The Dominator Chapter 986: The Dominator Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Wow!¡± Luo Kun involuntarily staggered backward. At a critical moment, a blinding flash of light emanated from his body, deflecting Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike. However, the terrifying power of the Qianyuan Sword still left Luo Kun severely injured. A massive force was currently crushing his body, preventing him from effectively mobilizing his power to resist. Chen Fei took a step forward, grasped Luo Kun¡¯s neck with his left hand, and lifted him up single-handedly. Staring at the close proximity of Chen Fei, Luo Kun struggled in vain. Luo Kun was truly terrified; this person before him defied all logic. Even space displacement had been obstructed, leading to his ultimate failure. In the distance, Lu Shuzhang finally approached and witnessed the scene before him. In a matter of moments, of the sixteen Water Clans pursuing him, only Luo Kun remained. The other fifteen Water Clans had not merely disappeared but had been completely annihilated. Lu Shuzhang could see the traces left by their slaughter. Lu Shuzhang looked up at Chen Fei ahead, his eyes filled with shock. Even though he had anticipated it, seeing it unfold in person was still beyond belief. The first time Lu Shuzhang encountered Chen Fei at Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei, though formidable, was still within the realm of understanding. Later, Chen Fei displayed monstrous talent, which was enviable, but such prodigies were not unheard of in human history. After all, many such prodigies had emerged over the various sessions of Qiankun Mansion. But now, from sensing Chen Fei¡¯s aura to racing here at top speed, Chen Fei had single-handedly cut through sixteen Water Clans. Among them was Luo Kun, a descendant of the Emperor with numerous hidden cards. It was known that the Water Clans excelled in teamwork, yet sixteen united Water Clans had achieved no effect whatsoever. Chen Fei sensed Lu Shuzhang¡¯s aura, turned his head, and gave a nod of acknowledgment before focusing back on Luo Kun. ¡°Where are the Water Clans most numerous in the Glass Space?¡± ¡°What are you planning to do?¡± Luo Kun¡¯s eyes widened as he looked at Chen Fei. What did this question mean? Did he intend to kill all the Water Clans in the Glass Space who were at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm? Chen Fei said nothing, merely starting to retract his fingers. Luo Kun¡¯s neck contorted, as if it might turn into minced meat at any moment. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me! I¡¯m a descendant of an Emperor. If you kill me, you won¡¯t survive either!¡± Luo Kun¡¯s fear reached its peak, and he screamed sharply. Hundreds of miles away, other alien races sensed the mingling auras of Chen Fei and Luo Kun, with Chen Fei¡¯s aura burning fiercely while Luo Kun¡¯s was severely injured and on the verge of extinction. One didn¡¯t even need to see it with their own eyes to understand the current situation. The alien races coming to the Glass Space were aware of the identities of Chen Fei and Luo Kun. Especially Luo Kun, whose status as a descendant of an Emperor was particularly distinguished. Under normal circumstances, Luo Kun wouldn¡¯t die unless faced with extreme situations, and other alien races would not strike to kill, especially with other alien races present. After all, killing Luo Kun would be equivalent to offending the Emperor. This wasn¡¯t just inter-racial enmity but personal grudge. Even when beating a dog, one has to consider its owner, let alone killing the Emperor¡¯s descendant. It would be like slapping the Emperor¡¯s face. Chen Fei¡¯s face showed a trace of a smile as he released Luo Kun. Luo Kun was immediately freed. Luo Kun instinctively clutched his neck, which had almost been severed. Looking up at Chen Fei, he was astonished that he had survived. ¡°This time I lost, but next time we meet, it may not be the same!¡± As Luo Kun was about to turn and leave, a flash of sword light appeared before him, and his pupils constricted violently. ¡°You¡ª¡± Before Luo Kun could finish his sentence, his entire body became rigid and immobile. A line of blood appeared on Luo Kun¡¯s forehead, spreading downward at an astonishing speed. Luo Kun stared at Chen Fei, his expression shifting from near escape to sudden despair, the dramatic change filling him with unwillingness. ¡°Boom!¡± The ferocious power of the sword intent erupted from Luo Kun¡¯s body, turning him into a mist of blood in an instant, his life extinguished. Chen Fei waved his left hand, and the essence of the sixteen Water Clans flew into the Concealment Bell. Simultaneously, the sixteen pieces of Celestial Treasures shrank to dust-sized particles and flew into Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve. Lu Shuzhang approached. He had initially thought Chen Fei was going to let Luo Kun go. At that moment, Lu Shuzhang had even considered suggesting that he should take the kill himself. Then he saw Chen Fei directly kill Luo Kun and observed the changes in Luo Kun¡¯s emotions. Lu Shuzhang felt a sense of satisfaction, but Chen Fei¡¯s act of killing a descendant of the Emperor had undoubtedly offended the Water Clan¡¯s supreme leader. Chen Fei remained within the human domain, which was somewhat reassuring, but if he left the human borders, there was a real concern that the Water Clan leader might come personally to deal with him. After all, whether due to personal enmity or Chen Fei¡¯s status as a prodigious human, it was worth the Water Clan Emperor taking action himself. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chen Fei said to Lu Shuzhang. ¡°Where to?¡± Lu Shuzhang was momentarily taken aback. ¡°Let¡¯s head to Taiyin Peak and kill some more alien races on the way,¡± Chen Fei replied with a light smile. If Luo Kun had revealed where the Water Clans were most numerous, Chen Fei might have adjusted his route. Since he was unwilling to disclose it, they would proceed with the original plan. ¡°Wait a minute, Chen Fei. The situation in the Glass Space is too complex. It¡¯s better if we leave first,¡± Lu Shuzhang urged. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s response, Lu Shuzhang was alarmed and quickly tried to stop him. ¡°It is indeed complicated. It may take some time to clarify things by killing for a while,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant. I¡¯m saying it¡¯s too risky to do this. You don¡¯t need to act so recklessly! Your potential lies in the future, and the future belongs to you!¡± Lu Shuzhang said urgently. ¡°Now also belongs to me.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s smile remained as he flashed forward, heading into the distance. Lu Shuzhang opened his mouth, contemplating Chen Fei¡¯s overwhelming defeat of the sixteen Water Clans and wanting to refute Chen Fei¡¯s statement but unsure how. Watching Chen Fei¡¯s retreating figure, Lu Shuzhang gritted his teeth and followed. The Teleportation Talisman provided some security, but if necessary, Lu Shuzhang decided he would drag Chen Fei away. However, Luo Kun had similar methods earlier, which Chen Fei had disrupted. It was uncertain whether other alien races might have similar capabilities. Thus, a single Teleportation Talisman could not guarantee safety, which was why Lu Shuzhang was so insistent on convincing Chen Fei to leave. Hundreds of miles away, some alien races sensed the dissipation of Luo Kun¡¯s aura and showed a hint of astonishment. They hadn¡¯t expected that Chen Fei would be so decisive, killing the Emperor¡¯s descendant without any hesitation. As Chen Fei continued to fly forward, it was unclear whether he intended to find a weak point in the space to leave the Glass Space or had other plans. However, from Chen Fei¡¯s current display of human martial arts aura, it did not seem like he was intending to leave the Glass Space. The speed of flight at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm was extremely fast. Although it couldn¡¯t match the speed of breaking through space, traveling a thousand miles was covered in a very short time. As Chen Fei flew, he reviewed the items found in the Water Clans¡¯ Celestial Treasures. There were quite a few fifth-grade heavenly materials and earthly treasures, a few sixth-grade ones, some Primordial Crystals, but not many. There were no signs of Rule Crystals or Dimension Origins. This was somewhat expected; if he had found Dimension Origins or Rule Crystals, the first thing would be to leave the Glass Space to avoid potential complications. Luo Kun¡¯s Celestial Treasures contained more heavenly materials and earthly treasures, along with some talismans and jade stones unique to the Water Clans. These talismans and jade stones could be extremely useful in critical moments, but Luo Kun had no time to use them against Chen Fei. From the moment Chen Fei easily broke through the Armored Beast and several talismans, Luo Kun knew that escaping as quickly as possible was the most crucial thing. Unfortunately, even escaping became a luxury in the end. In no time, Chen Fei covered ten thousand miles. Midway, he sensed the presence of some alien races. However, upon detecting Chen Fei¡¯s identity, they did not approach but quickly fled. Ordinary alien races might take advantage of a human being alone, but the status of Chen Fei, a human prodigy, was far beyond their reach. Similar to how a few alien races would be no match for Kuang Xingfeng without encountering encirclement, Chen Fei¡¯s reputation was even greater than Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s, so few alien races would dare to target him. At fifty thousand miles, at the Egret Ridge. ¡°Chen Fei, something seems off ahead. Let¡¯s take another route,¡± Lu Shuzhang flew forward, frowning deeply. Although he couldn¡¯t pinpoint any abnormalities, the silence ahead was eerie. Such a large mountain range should not be so quiet. There must be an ambush. ¡°Protect yourself,¡± Chen Fei instructed, his figure vanishing into the sky. Lu Shuzhang instinctively reached out to stop Chen Fei but found that Chen Fei had already arrived at Egret Ridge. ¡°Hahaha, a human prodigy. Today, I will kill a human prodigy and see what this so-called prodigy is really like! What kind of being is the human race?¡± Shi Jia¡¯s wild laughter echoed in all directions, and over thirty figures of the Ice Clan appeared in the air, creating a massive formation that completely enveloped Egret Ridge. The area was frozen for a thousand miles, and the whole world seemed incapable of accommodating anything other than ice, including living beings! Over two hundred miles away, other alien races sensed the situation but did not approach. At this distance, they could already judge the outcome of the battle. Seeing Chen Fei surrounded by over thirty Ice Clan members, many alien races couldn¡¯t help but shake their heads. Too careless. Chen Fei, though extraordinarily talented, would likely be unable to escape with so many Ice Clan members. They had thought Chen Fei might stir up some trouble, but it seemed the storm would settle here. Over two hundred miles away, Lu Shuzhang watched the multitude of Ice Clan members and Chen Fei surrounded by them, his heart almost stopping. ¡°Your laugh is really unpleasant.¡± Chen Fei looked up at Shi Jia and, with a flicker, charged forward. ¡°Unaware of your own mortality!¡± Seeing Chen Fei charge straight at him, Shi Jia sneered coldly. Countless ice blades within the formation were hurled at Chen Fei. Chen Fei glanced over the entire formation. With a flip of the Qianyuan Sword, he transformed into a sword-shaped streak and surged forward. ¡°Bang bang bang¡­¡± In an instant, the sound of ice blades shattering filled the air. Shi Jia¡¯s eyes narrowed as he sensed something was wrong. He was about to retreat when a figure appeared right in front of him. Shi Jia looked at the figure before him, his pupils constricting sharply. He instinctively brought his hands together, gathering the formation¡¯s power in front of him to form a formidable barrier. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei raised the Qianyuan Sword and thrust it forward. The formation¡¯s earlier attacks on Chen Fei had been partially absorbed by the Celestial Suppression, but the power of this sword reached an astonishing level. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire formation quivered slightly. The Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade cut through the barrier and struck Shi Jia¡¯s chest. Shi Jia¡¯s body trembled, and he instinctively looked down to see that most of his chest had vanished. His entire strength flowed away like a burst dam. Chapter 987 - Chapter 987: Killing Through Chapter 987: Killing Through Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°No¡­ it¡¯s impossible!¡± Shi Jia¡¯s eyes were filled with disbelief. The formation, composed of over thirty mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators, was not hastily assembled. They had spent considerable time creating a complete Ice Crystal Formation. With the current number of mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators, this formation could even face a peak Sun Moon Realm expert in direct confrontation. Yet, in one move, Chen Fei had shattered the formation? Shi Jia looked up at Chen Fei, his mouth trembling. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Chen Fei twist the sword blade. A terrifying force erupted from the Qianyuan Sword. Shi Jia had no time to resist; he was instantly overwhelmed by the immense power and exploded into a cloud of blood mist. Despite being the main array master and thus in the safest position, Shi Jia was the first to die. This scene left Lu Shuzhang, who was not far away, stunned. The method Chen Fei used to break the formation was beyond Lu Shuzhang¡¯s understanding. Chen Fei¡¯s displayed power was indeed extraordinary, far surpassing any mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivator present. However, such power shouldn¡¯t have so easily broken the Ice Crystal Formation. Lu Shuzhang had a peculiar feeling: it seemed as though the Ice Clan deliberately left a gap in the formation for Chen Fei. Chen Fei exploited this gap and struck Shi Jia, the main array master. Could it be that there were spies among the Ice Clan, intentionally sabotaging Shi Jia¡¯s position? Lu Shuzhang considered the possibility of spies but deemed it highly unlikely. The most plausible explanation was that Chen Fei had seen through the formation¡¯s flaw with a single glance. But how could a mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivator achieve this? Aside from this, there was no other explanation. If Lu Shuzhang was merely stunned, the thirty-odd Ice Clan members within the Ice Crystal Formation felt as if the sky was collapsing. How could Shi Jia die so easily? How could this human Chen Fei penetrate so effortlessly to Shi Jia¡¯s position? A series of doubts plagued the minds of the Ice Clan members. Despite the formation still operating normally, it had been broken by Chen Fei¡¯s single strike. A strong sense of unease filled them. The Ice Crystal Formation still seemed powerful in their eyes, but it appeared exceedingly fragile in the hands of this human. This stark contrast between strength and vulnerability left them at a loss on how to proceed. ¡°Seal Heaven Formation!¡± Liao Fan¡¯s furious shout brought the Ice Clan members back to their senses. He took over the control of the formation, initiating its operation. The Ice Crystal Formation was primarily an offensive formation, with attack and killing as its strong points. Originally, Shi Jia and the others believed that with so many mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators and the formation¡¯s support, even if Chen Fei was a human genius, they could simply overwhelm him without needing to rely on trapping formations. However, upon contact, they had lost one of their own. Continuing with a headstrong attack was unpredictable. It was better to utilize the formation¡¯s sealing capabilities. Although the Ice Crystal Formation was not specialized in trapping, it was still formidable when using trapping techniques with over thirty mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators as the core. It would not only enhance their safety but also reveal Chen Fei¡¯s current state. Had Chen Fei used some explosive forbidden technique for that exaggerated display? The countless ice blades within the Ice Crystal Formation vanished, replaced by a sea of snowflakes filling the entire formation. The barrier in front of Chen Fei, which had been pierced, had already restored itself to its original state, and Chen Fei was once again completely enveloped by the formation. The formation spanned several hundred miles. Since Shi Jia had been standing at the center of the formation, Chen Fei¡¯s killing of Shi Jia had not caused him to breach the formation¡¯s boundaries. Chen Fei looked up at the surrounding snowflakes, a white expanse that obscured visibility even from a few miles away. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth within the Ice Crystal Formation was being drained, leaving a silence where only the snowflakes continued to drift. Chen Fei reached out to catch a snowflake. As it melted into water upon contact with his warmth, the water desperately tried to seep into Chen Fei¡¯s flesh, emitting a sharp, insect-like screeching sound. Chen Fei tightened his left hand, and the piercing screech disappeared. The towering figure of the Eternal Night Manifestation appeared behind him. In the next moment, the Eternal Night Manifestation raised its sword and struck forward. Whether the formation was offensive or defensive made little difference to Chen Fei; the vulnerabilities remained the same. The main difference was that an offensive formation required more violent power, which exposed more flaws. A defensive formation was somewhat milder, so while the flaws were smaller, they could be patched up quickly. Chen Fei¡¯s knowledge of formations was not extensive. Having walked the path of body refinement, he had only studied a few formations specifically. However, the principles of cultivation were the same. Just as Chen Fei could see through almost all mid-level Sun Moon Realm techniques, he could also discern the patterns in formations led by mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators. Even without a Seventh Stage Open Heaven Realm expert among the human ranks, the five-tier inheritance was far from weak. Especially with the persistent efforts to solidify the foundation of each tier in the absence of breakthroughs to the seventh tier. Perhaps the door to the Seventh Stage Open Heaven Realm would eventually open to humanity? Thus, when Chen Fei cultivated the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword to Great Completion and the Celestial Suppression to mastery, the Sun Moon Realm formations had no secrets left from him. This applied equally to his personal cultivation and his battles with enemies. ¡°Boom!¡± The Eternal Night Sword struck through the snowflakes, as if it had hit the very foundation of the Ice Crystal Formation, sending an explosive sound soaring to the heavens. The thirty-odd mid-level Sun Moon Realm Ice Clan members shuddered, their faces turning pale. Those with slightly weaker cultivation spat out blood. ¡°Shift the formation!¡± Liao Fan¡¯s expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to take control and change the formation¡¯s core, another massive force hit the Ice Crystal Formation. Despite the Ice Crystal Formation¡¯s immense power, capable of crushing any mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivator, Chen Fei¡¯s sword struck at the most vulnerable part of the formation. The power of physical strength could be traced. Similarly, the operation of a formation had its nodes, and Chen Fei struck exactly at the weakest node. ¡°Boom!¡± With two powerful sword strikes, the Ice Crystal Formation finally couldn¡¯t withstand the assault and shattered, sending a storm of snowflakes in all directions. The Ice Clan members who had not bled earlier now spewed blood mist, and those who were already injured suffered severe wounds. As the core of the formation, Liao Fan could maximize its power and make it more flexible and adaptable. However, if the formation were forcefully breached, the damage would be severe. The shattered formation would directly tear apart one¡¯s vital essence, spirit, and soul, leaving no chance to escape. The Ice Clan members never imagined that such a large formation, created by so many of them, could be forcefully destroyed by a single human. It was absurd! Liao Fan was panic-stricken, completely thrown off balance. Unsure whether to flee or stay and fight, he saw Chen Fei appearing among the Ice Clan members with his sword drawn. Blood mist exploded in the air continuously. In a moment, more than a dozen Ice Clan members¡¯ auras vanished, leaving fewer than twenty remaining, including Liao Fan himself. ¡°Run, scatter and run!¡± Liao Fan roared, then fled frantically into the distance. No longer concerned with the idea of encircling and killing Chen Fei, he feared whether this human genius would decide to wipe them all out. The terror was overwhelming. Liao Fan had no idea where they had failed or how Chen Fei utilized his power. They had been obliterated by the formation¡¯s collapse, and now they watched helplessly as Chen Fei slaughtered their kin one by one. These were mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators, yet they seemed as weak as ordinary beings. Everyone was supposed to be mid-level Sun Moon Realm! The Ice Clan¡¯s Teng Li, with his Hundred Strange Night Walkers technique, had distorted and replicated nearly two hundred mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators. Liao Fan understood that kind of power. If a real battle had occurred, Liao Fan would have known where he failed even if he lost. But Chen Fei¡¯s power was a complete enigma, as if they were operating on entirely different dimensions. Lu Shuzhang saw the remaining Ice Clan members attempting to escape and intercepted Liao Fan with a sword strike. ¡°Get out of my way!¡± Seeing Lu Shuzhang blocking him, Liao Fan roared in both anger and despair. However, Lu Shuzhang did not respond, only activating the Dark Sovereign to prevent Liao Fan from leaving easily. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s Eternal Night Manifestation, Lu Shuzhang¡¯s Dark Sovereign lacked in momentum. But this did not mean Lu Shuzhang was weak. With the power he displayed, he was not top-tier among mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators, but even a top-tier cultivator would need effort to defeat him. Liao Fan¡¯s combat power was comparable to Lu Shuzhang¡¯s. At this moment, demoralized by Chen Fei¡¯s assault, he struggled to escape. Liao Fan even resorted to forbidden techniques to temporarily breach Lu Shuzhang¡¯s defenses. Despair gradually filled Liao Fan¡¯s eyes. In the brief moment of delay, his senses revealed that out of the original nineteen kin, fewer than ten remained. After exchanging three more moves with Lu Shuzhang, only two Ice Clan members remained within a hundred-mile radius. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only One was him, and the other¡¯s aura was now overlapping with Chen Fei¡¯s. ¡°Ah! If you want me dead, don¡¯t think you¡¯ll live either!¡± Liao Fan roared in madness, burning his entire body in a reckless bid to drag someone down with him. Without any defense, knowing he couldn¡¯t survive, Liao Fan aimed to take someone down with him. Lu Shuzhang¡¯s expression was grim. Just as he prepared to burn his soul, he saw a sword pierce through the back of Liao Fan¡¯s head. Liao Fan¡¯s body stiffened, his mouth slightly open, and then his entire form turned to ash in an instant. Chapter 988 - Chapter 988: You’re Lucky Chapter 988: You¡¯re Lucky Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Thank you!¡± Lu Shuzhang instinctively said upon seeing Chen Fei. He had just sensed that Chen Fei was still several dozen miles away, so he was surprised to see him arrive so quickly after killing another Ice Clan member. ¡°Why are you thanking me? If it weren¡¯t for you stopping him, he might have escaped,¡± Chen Fei said with a light laugh upon hearing Lu Shuzhang¡¯s words. Chen Fei waved his right hand, and more than thirty pieces of spiritual essence within a hundred miles flew into the Cangyuan Bell, along with over thirty middle-grade Celestial Treasures. As before, Chen Fei reduced these Celestial Treasures to the size of dust and collected them into his sleeve. ¡°If I hadn¡¯t intervened, he wouldn¡¯t have escaped your killing blow either,¡± Lu Shuzhang said, looking at Chen Fei with a complex expression. He admitted that Chen Fei was incredibly strong, and he felt a sense of admiration. This admiration was so overwhelming that it had almost transformed into a sense of reverence. Lu Shuzhang had never thought he would one day look up to someone of the same level as a Sun Moon Realm practitioner. Even the peak Sun Moon Realm experts within the Qiankun Mansion had never made Lu Shuzhang feel this way. Those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm were merely individuals who had practiced longer than he had. Given the same amount of training time, Lu Shuzhang believed he would not lose to anyone. But today, looking at someone with less training time yet far surpassing him in combat strength, Lu Shuzhang felt only awe. He knew that achieving such a level of accomplishment, where dozens of same-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners were insignificant, was an extraordinary feat. Moreover, Lu Shuzhang saw no sign of effort or strain in Chen Fei. Killing a dozen or so Water Clan members previously was done with ease and grace. Now he had killed thirty Ice Clan members effortlessly. He seemed to have no visible limit. ¡°It just so happens that the situation in the Glass Space has helped a bit,¡± Chen Fei said with a light smile and a shake of his head. The collision of the Glass Space with the Return to Nothing Realm had distorted the rules. Under normal circumstances, any foreign Sun Moon Realm practitioner would be suppressed by the Glass Space. There is still some suppression now, but it¡¯s not as severe. And since the Indestructible Vision can continuously adapt to the environment, the broken rules of this plane have allowed the Indestructible Vision to integrate even more thoroughly. Thus, the suppression Chen Fei faced was likely the smallest among all Sun Moon Realm practitioners, almost negligible. While other alien races faced suppression, you did not, which gave you an additional advantage. Back when the Black Divine invaded the Boundless Sea, even though he scattered his source, he was still suppressed throughout, as the Boundless Sea was merely weakened but had complete rules. Thus, among many Sun Moon Realm practitioners, he was eventually sealed due to various circumstances. Had the Black Divine faced a plane with broken rules like the Glass Space back then and found a way to avoid suppression, the outcome against multiple Sun Moon Realm practitioners might have been different. The presence or absence of plane suppression is a completely different matter. Chen Fei was organizing his spoils, while the alien races observing from hundreds of miles away were left somewhat stunned. Over thirty Ice Clan members had formed a formation, yet Chen Fei single-handedly pierced through it? What was even more critical was that from the start of the battle to its conclusion, not even fifteen minutes had passed. This included the time spent chasing down the fleeing Ice Clan members, making the actual time Chen Fei spent dismantling their formation even shorter. What kind of person is this Human, Chen Fei? Previously, Chen Fei had been reported as a genius of the Human race, recently rising to prominence within their territory and seen as a potential candidate for the Rule Integration Realm. Now, observing Chen Fei¡¯s speed and methods of killing, one would wonder if this was something achievable by a Sun Moon Realm practitioner of the same tier. ¡°I thought that if the Human race didn¡¯t escape the Glass Space, they would be exterminated. Now it seems things have changed,¡± murmured a Sun Moon Realm practitioner of the Gong Clan. As part of the Human Alliance, the Gong Clan could only seek self-preservation in the face of the Glass Space¡¯s situation, too fearful to aid the Humans, lest they fall victim to the terrifying presence of Teng Li. Currently, the greatest anomaly in the Glass Space was Teng Li, the fearsome entity capable of replicating nearly two hundred mid-tier Sun Moon Realm clones. With orders followed and nearly two hundred mid-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners controlled entirely by one soul, this was an unprecedented situation in the Glass Space. Apart from a few special perilous zones, no force could counter it. However, another anomaly had appeared. A single sword strike from Chen Fei had effortlessly slain over thirty Ice Clan members. The potential outcome of facing Teng Li¡¯s Night Walkers with such power was becoming increasingly unpredictable. Yet, visually, Teng Li¡¯s nearly two hundred clones still seemed to hold the greater advantage. Moreover, in addition to Teng Li¡¯s own clones, other alien Sun Moon Realm practitioners were gathered together. Upon sensing that Chen Fei had paused briefly before continuing, the watching aliens decided to follow. They had already found all the rare materials and treasures available, so their only option for further gains was to explore the perilous zones. The perilous zones had already swallowed a significant number of mid-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Whether to venture into these zones required careful consideration. Meanwhile, observing Chen Fei, this Human prodigy, from hundreds of miles away posed no real risk, so it made sense to follow and see how far Chen Fei could go. The Glass Space was vast, and with over ten thousand mid-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners from various races scattered across such a large plane, the distances between them could be immense. However, news spread quickly within the Glass Space, especially as many Sun Moon Realm practitioners began to gather in the limited number of perilous zones, accelerating the dissemination of information. Chen Fei¡¯s earlier kills of several Forest Clan mid-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners had not yet reached other alien races. But with the recent news of Chen Fei¡¯s simultaneous killing of sixteen Water Clan members, including descendants of their Emperor, word about Chen Fei began to spread. At Egret Ridge, the news of Chen Fei single-handedly breaking the Ice Crystal Formation and killing all over thirty Ice Clan members spread through the Glass Space at an astonishing rate. Not only among the aliens, but even among the constantly pursued Human Sun Moon Realm practitioners, news about Chen Fei began to circulate. The Human Sun Moon Realm practitioners were naturally familiar with Chen Fei. However, hearing about his feats was still hard to believe. Although Chen Fei had consistently achieved remarkable results within the Qiankun Mansion, none were as exaggerated as what was being reported now. In the Qiankun Mansion, there was still some semblance of fairness¡ªone-on-one battles without the use of extraordinary treasures. In the Glass Space, fairness was a different concept; the greatest fairness was simply surviving while others perished. Chen Fei¡¯s ability to dismantle the Ice Crystal Formation and leave no survivors felt almost like a fabricated story. Many Human Sun Moon Realm practitioners even reacted with skepticism, suspecting that the alien races might be using such news to deceive them. More and more alien races began to gather towards Taiyin Peak. According to Chen Fei¡¯s route, the final destination was uncertain, but it would certainly pass through Taiyin Peak. Initially, the alien races, upon hearing the news about Chen Fei, had organized nearly fifty mid-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners to ambush him. After all, outside the Glass Space, the Evil Clan¡¯s Emperor had instructed that if Chen Fei, the Human prodigy, was encountered, he should be killed on sight. However, with the recent news coming in, even though there were fifty mid-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners ready, the Evil Clans dared not rush into action. Chen Fei had killed over thirty Ice Clan members in one go; killing fifty Evil Clans seemed entirely possible. Most crucially, those who had truly witnessed Chen Fei in action were nearly all dead, leaving only Lu Shuzhang, another Human, still alive. All other alien races remained several hundred miles away, watching from afar, too fearful to approach. They feared that if Chen Fei grew excited from his killing spree, he might also take their heads. At such a distance of several hundred miles, perceiving the results was the limit. Observing Chen Fei¡¯s exact techniques was completely out of the question. The unknown was the most terrifying aspect. None of the aliens knew what methods Chen Fei used to possess such terrifying combat strength. Bamboo Valley ¡°Chen Fei, the Human prodigy?¡± Sui Zhu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he listened to the report from his subordinates. Unfortunately, according to Chen Fei¡¯s route, he would pass through Bamboo Valley and then travel seventy thousand miles to reach Taiyin Peak. In other words, Chen Fei was currently heading towards their location. ¡°The Ice Clan is useless. Over thirty mid-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioners couldn¡¯t kill a single Human and ended up being killed instead!¡± Sui Zhu sneered. ¡°Should we avoid this area first? The Evil Clans had previously assembled a group to ambush Chen Fei, but they later canceled and are now gathering directly at Taiyin Peak,¡± said a member of the Hill Clan. ¡°Teng Li of the Evil Clans is also going to Taiyin Peak?¡± Sui Zhu frowned. ¡°According to recent information, Teng Li is still at the Mountain God Temple in Suspended Peak Mountain.¡± Sui Zhu ground his teeth, staring at Bamboo Valley. Having guarded this place for a while, he was reluctant to leave without a fight. Moreover, the rumors about Chen Fei were growing increasingly exaggerated. Sui Zhu even suspected that the Humans might be using some sort of trick. However, the current situation was unclear. Facing Chen Fei alone was somewhat risky, despite the fact that he now had forty-seven Hill Clan members with him. ¡°Count yourself lucky; I¡¯ll come back for you later!¡± Sui Zhu spat a foul-smelling glob of phlegm onto the bamboo leaves in the valley. Kang Xingfeng stood within Bamboo Valley, watching Sui Zhu¡¯s actions. He clenched his fists but eventually sighed in resignation. ¡°Let¡¯s go to Taiyin Peak. We¡¯ll see what kind of person this Human prodigy really is!¡± Sui Zhu waved his hand and flew towards Taiyin Peak. Once the various races at Taiyin Peak had dealt with Chen Fei, they could resume hunting the remaining Humans in the Glass Space. ¡°Why wait for Taiyin Peak? You can see my capabilities right now!¡± A sudden voice came from behind, and a chilling sword intent instantly filled the air. Two figures approached Bamboo Valley at an astonishing speed. ¡°It¡¯s Chen Fei! How could he arrive here so quickly?¡± a Hill Clan member exclaimed in shock. According to previous reports, Chen Fei had been hundreds of thousands of miles away. Sui Zhu¡¯s expression changed, but his eyes soon turned cold and ruthless. Did they think he could be intimidated by mere reputation? He, Sui Zhu, had been scared of nothing since he was a child! ¡°Shock Array!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Sui Zhu roared. The other forty-six members of the Hill Clan quickly flew up, and a formidable aura began to coalesce above them. The formation was almost complete. Suddenly, a figure appeared within the incomplete formation. The cold white sword edge sliced through the air, striking a Hill Clan member¡¯s body with a seemingly ordinary motion. The Hill Clan member, displaying the battle awareness expected of a mid-tier Sun Moon Realm practitioner, pushed his Yuan power to its limits, creating an impenetrable shield around him. Yet, the sword edge descended effortlessly, splitting him in two. Chapter 989 - Chapter 989: The Heavenly River Rolls Back Chapter 989: The Heavenly River Rolls Back Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the blink of an eye, from the moment Chen Fei appeared to the instant he killed a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm member of the Hill Clan, everything happened in the flash of a moment. It was only when the Hill Clan member before Chen Fei collapsed in two halves that the other members of the Hill Clan were struck with shock. They had no time to assemble any formation, and their attacks were launched at Chen Fei in a frenzy. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes shifted, and the sound of blood flowing within him resembled a torrent from the heavens. The Qianyuan Sword drew an arc and directly cut through the nearest attack aimed at him. ¡°Boom!¡± An earth-shattering explosion erupted from where Chen Fei had been, but he was no longer there. Moving with the sword, Chen Fei took advantage of the forty or so scattered Hill Clan members who had been positioned to set up the formation. Although their attacks seemed overwhelming, they had come from various directions. Chen Fei shattered the Hill Clan member¡¯s attack in front of him and used it as a breakthrough to directly confront that Hill Clan member. The Qianyuan Sword struck again. The previous attack, which had partially refined the Hill Clan member¡¯s assaults, made Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike even more formidable than his own attack. Oru watched Chen Fei¡¯s sword with a tense mind and a trembling spirit. The death of his fellow clansman was still vivid in his mind. Oru knew that if he didn¡¯t respond well, he would meet the same fate. Oru had come to the Glass Space to seek treasure and to reach a higher level of cultivation in the future. Therefore, he did not want to die. At this moment, evasion was no longer an option. Chen Fei¡¯s sword blocked all possible escape routes, leaving Oru with no choice but to withstand it. If he could block the attack, he might survive and rely on the strength of his surrounding clansmen to kill this human genius. If he couldn¡¯t, death was certain. ¡°Take this!¡± Oru roared, and his entire body¡¯s energy began to circulate in a peculiar manner. The space in front of him began to ripple due to his power, making the distance between him and Chen Fei seem like it spanned several miles. This was a chance encounter Oru had during a past event, a fragment of a technique that had saved his life several times in danger. At the same time, Oru¡¯s body began to shrink. As his size reduced, his power surged rapidly. Though the Hill Clan members were typically large, in an instant, Oru¡¯s stature had become similar to Chen Fei¡¯s, and his aura had increased significantly. Seeing Oru¡¯s transformation, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. The Hill Clan member¡¯s technique involved some manipulation of spatial rules. Of course, it was quite rudimentary, but it was indeed related to space. There were countless spatial rules, and missing any one of them would lead to incomplete rules. Every rule was crucial, but the power of these rules varied in importance. However important they might be, the power of rules did indeed vary in hierarchy. The rules of time and space are among the most advanced in the hierarchy of rules. Therefore, in the Sun Moon Realm, any technique that can invoke these two rules possesses considerable power. The technique displayed by the Hill Clan member before him would be challenging for an average late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner to counter, taking a significant amount of time to overcome. Meanwhile, Chen Fei was being bombarded by over forty Hill Clan attacks from behind. A slight delay would lead to him being overwhelmed by the onslaught. Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword twitched slightly, piercing through the space manipulated by Oru at a peculiar angle. As for the application of space, unfortunately, the Indestructible Vision also had teleportation characteristics. Oru¡¯s technique fell short in finesse. ¡°Shh!¡± A faint sound of the sword piercing flesh was heard as the Qianyuan Sword drove directly into Oru¡¯s neck. Oru¡¯s body froze instantly, staring incredulously at Chen Fei, unable to understand why his technique was so easily countered. With Chen Fei¡¯s sword move, Oru¡¯s head was severed and flew away, plunging him into darkness. Chen Fei withdrew his sword, shattered two Hill Clan attacks, and absorbed part of their power to fuel his advance. He then pressed forward to another Hill Clan member and struck again with the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Bang, bang, bang¡­¡± In less than a breath, Chen Fei seemed to be in a realm untouched by others. Exploiting the wide spacing of the Hill Clan members, he swiftly killed eight of them. This spacing wasn¡¯t a major issue. If Chen Fei¡¯s movements had paused even for a moment, he would have been completely overwhelmed by the violent attacks. Yet, no Hill Clan attack managed to make Chen Fei halt, even for an instant. ¡°Form up and close in on me!¡± Sui Zhu looked on with wide eyes, unable to prevent Chen Fei from casually slaughtering his clansmen. Sui Zhu had never imagined that a human could so effortlessly and gracefully massacre Hill Clan members. How could the strength of this mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner be so overwhelming? The formation to counter Chen Fei was already too late to set up, leaving only the option to form smaller defensive arrays. With so many Hill Clan members, there should be no reason to be subjected to such unchecked slaughter. ¡°Phantom!¡± A faint, elusive voice echoed within a hundred miles, like a distant call, making one instinctively want to listen. Chen Fei glanced in surprise towards the direction of the Bamboo Valley, where Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s figure had appeared unexpectedly. Over thirty Hill Clan members briefly showed signs of confusion, but the disorientation quickly dissipated, and the entrancing sound was instantly dispelled. ¡°Pfft!¡± Kuang Xingfeng spat out a mouthful of blood. Despite his remarkable power, attempting to confuse so many similarly ranked Hill Clan members was a daunting task. As a result, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s illusion was forcefully shattered in an instant. But in that brief moment, Chen Fei had charged forward again, slaughtering twenty-three more Hill Clan members. Despite the resistance from these Hill Clan members, Chen Fei could kill them one by one with a single sword strike. Now, with their minds clouded, they were slaughtered like vegetables with ease. Sui Zhu was also briefly disoriented. When he came to his senses, he was greeted by a scene of blood mist, all originating from their Hill Clan members. How much time had passed since the battle began? Of the forty-seven Hill Clan members, only sixteen remained alive. In contrast, the human side had one member still standing not far away, who hadn¡¯t even joined the fight. Chen Fei was unscathed and at the peak of his power. The one most injured was Kuang Xingfeng, but his soul was only shaken and was recovering at a rapid pace. ¡°Roar!¡± A sudden sound of roaring waves came from the distance. At some point, the area within a hundred miles had transformed into a vast ocean. At the moment the illusion was shattered, Kuang Xingfeng cast another illusion, completely sealing off the area. Facing sixteen Hill Clan members alone was still risky for Kuang Xingfeng, especially if they formed a formation. Even with his late-stage Sun Moon Realm power, he could not forcefully break through it. However, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s role was not the primary attacker. With his support, it was easy to pierce through the remaining sixteen Hill Clan members. ¡°Human, do you really intend to kill us all?¡± Sui Zhu roared in shock and anger, his eyes betraying his panic. We¡¯re going to die! Despite having an absolute numerical advantage, they were now surrounded by just three humans. Despair, helplessness! Sui Zhu, who had practiced for hundreds of years, had never felt this way before. Just fifteen minutes ago, they had surrounded the human genius Kuang Xingfeng, able to curse freely while he could only hide in the Bamboo Valley and cling to life. Now, the situation had completely reversed. ¡°Yes, my goal is to exterminate!¡± Chen Fei nodded in acknowledgment and charged directly at Sui Zhu. Sui Zhu¡¯s mouth trembled, unsure of what to say. ¡°Fight them to the end! Even if we die, they won¡¯t have it easy!¡± Sui Zhu roared loudly, abandoning all hope, and used forbidden techniques to burn all his internal energy. The remaining fifteen Hill Clan members did the same. At that moment, a violent aura filled the sky, and the vast ocean around them became stagnant. With Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s mastery of illusions, he could not maintain the integrity of the illusion against the sixteen Hill Clan members who were determined to die together. When Kuang Xingfeng saw Chen Fei charging alone, he gritted his teeth, burned his soul, and pointed forward. The sixteen Hill Clan members, who were once clustered together, suddenly found their fellow clan members gone, leaving only Chen Fei in front of them. The violent power within these Hill Clan members made it difficult for them to discern whether Chen Fei was real or just another illusion, forcing them to roar and charge. Blood began to seep from the corners of Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s mouth. Even a simple task of separating the sixteen Hill Clan members worsened his injuries. Kuang Xingfeng actually didn¡¯t need to exert himself so much. He recognized that Chen Fei would have no problem dealing with the remaining sixteen Hill Clan members. However, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s personality made it impossible for him to simply stand by, especially when he had the capability to participate. His pride and ambition demanded that he not be outdone. In the battle at the Qiankun Mansion, Kuang Xingfeng had suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Chen Fei. This loss was particularly humiliating. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s feelings towards Chen Fei were complex. Chen Fei had been the one to bring him down when he was at his peak, but despite being at a disadvantage during that battle, Chen Fei had emerged victorious, which earned Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s begrudging respect. Now, as Chen Fei was indirectly saving him, Kuang Xingfeng could not allow himself to remain idle, even if it meant sustaining severe injuries. This was a matter of his pride¡ªa pride that belonged to a genius! ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A tremendous explosion roared into the sky, but moments later, the area above the Bamboo Valley fell silent. Chen Fei¡¯s sword had pierced through Sui Zhu¡¯s head. Sui Zhu¡¯s body trembled, his eyes widened, and he lost all vitality. Chen Fei withdrew his sword, a drop of blood sliding down the blade before dripping from the tip. Turning to look at Kuang Xingfeng, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile. With Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s assistance, Chen Fei found it much easier to deal with the Hill Clan members. Not far away, Lu Shuzhang watched the scene with a hint of envy in his eyes. Chapter 990 - Chapter 990: Riding the Horse Chapter 990: Riding the Horse Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Lu Shuzhang also wanted to help, but his strength simply didn¡¯t allow for it. If Lu Shuzhang recklessly charged forward, it was uncertain how much help he could provide, but it was certain he would be more of a hindrance. Therefore, Lu Shuzhang had the self-awareness to stay at a distance. Unless there were Hill Clan members attempting to escape, Lu Shuzhang could intercept one, just like he did with the Ice Clan earlier. He was still far from having the battle power of someone like Kuang Xingfeng. Chen Fei waved his right hand and collected forty-seven pieces of Spirit Essence and forty-seven pieces of Celestial Treasures. Including the ones he had previously slain, the Celestial Treasures in Chen Fei¡¯s sleeves had surpassed one hundred. This was an astonishing amount of wealth. Adding in the collections of Celestial Treasures, Chen Fei¡¯s assets far surpassed those of peak Sun Moon Realm cultivators. The rare and precious materials needed for Sun Moon Realm cultivation were highly sought after. Whenever they appeared in human cities, they would be fiercely contested by Sun Moon Realm experts. However, no matter how precious, it depended on who was buying. In the face of Chen Fei¡¯s current wealth, it was all trivial. Chen Fei handed some Celestial Treasures to Kuang Xingfeng, who directly shook his head in refusal. It was only when Chen Fei produced a Mysterious Hoof Flower that Kuang Xingfeng accepted it. The Mysterious Hoof Flower was a sacred medicine for healing. Kuang Xingfeng had suffered serious injuries from forcefully battling several mid-stage Sun Moon Realm experts, so his recovery was quite slow, even with the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique¡¯s restoration capabilities. Although Kuang Xingfeng had his own healing medicine, it had been nearly exhausted after battling other alien clans and being surrounded by dozens of Hill Clan members. That¡¯s why he accepted the Mysterious Hoof Flower from Chen Fei. ¡°I just heard those Hill Clan members say you¡¯re going to the Taiyin Peak? The situation in the Glass Space is currently quite unfavorable for our human race.¡± Kuang Xingfeng swallowed the Mysterious Hoof Flower and glanced at Chen Fei and the approaching Lu Shuzhang. ¡°Yes, there are certainly many Evil and Ice Clans gathered there now,¡± Lu Shuzhang nodded. The reason Chen Fei and he arrived at Bamboo Valley so quickly was that there were no alien clans intercepting them along the way. Clearly, other alien clans had received news of Chen Fei, and those with insufficient numbers dared not encircle him. Since the alien clans couldn¡¯t be lured, Chen Fei sped up and crossed hundreds of thousands of miles to reach Bamboo Valley and see Water Clan and the Hill Clan members. Rescuing Kuang Xingfeng was a surprise; Chen Fei hadn¡¯t known beforehand that Kuang Xingfeng was trapped here. Kuang Xingfeng looked at Chen Fei. The combat power Chen Fei had displayed was astounding, and compared to when he was at Qiankun Mansion, it was like a different person. But even so, there was no need to take such risks. ¡°Dimension Origin, Rule Crystals¡ªthese treasures are rarely seen,¡± Chen Fei said with a light smile. These two treasures had directly attracted powerful beings from over a dozen races around the Glass Space, with dozens of Emperor Realm experts standing guard outside. If it weren¡¯t for the special circumstances of the Glass Space, Sun Moon Realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t even be qualified to participate in or observe such events. ¡°What do you plan to do?¡± Kuang Xingfeng asked quietly. ¡°Normal treasure hunting.¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile, heading towards Taiyin Peak. There was one more thing Chen Fei didn¡¯t say: if anyone tried to stop him from treasure hunting, he would end their lives! At this moment, Taiyin Peak was swarming with a large number of alien races, but so what? Lu Shuzhang followed behind Chen Fei. His plan was simple: when things seemed dire, perhaps his Teleportation Talisman could assist Chen Fei. Kuang Xingfeng watched Chen Fei¡¯s retreating figure and understood the implication of Chen Fei¡¯s words. He grinned and followed. Against such a massive number of alien races, Kuang Xingfeng could only escape, but with Chen Fei around, he felt he could still be of some use. Just like when he used illusions to confuse the Hill Clan earlier, it allowed Chen Fei to kill aliens faster. There were many aliens at Taiyin Peak, but as long as enough of them were killed, the rest would inevitably flee. Moments later, dozens of figures appeared above Bamboo Valley. ¡°That fluctuation of aura seems to be from the Hill Clan, and it should be dozens of them,¡± one of the aliens said in a low voice. They had been following Chen Fei¡¯s trail, but Chen Fei¡¯s speed was too fast for them to catch up, so they arrived late. Thus, they hadn¡¯t witnessed the previous battle like they did earlier. ¡°Chen Fei is truly a god of death. The Hill Clan is reckless; they didn¡¯t even run upon encountering him,¡± another alien said, shaking his head. ¡°Perhaps they couldn¡¯t run, or maybe they didn¡¯t have time. How many could escape if Chen Fei were truly hunting someone down?¡± another alien suggested. At Taiyin Peak in the Glass Space. More than a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators from various races floated in the air. Among them was a completely black mountain, Taiyin Peak. Of these Sun Moon Realm cultivators, nearly six hundred were from the Ice and Evil Clans, over a hundred were from the Water, Forest, and Hill Clans, and the rest were from other races who came to watch the excitement after hearing Chen Fei was coming to Taiyin Peak. ¡°Three thousand miles away, I see that Chen Fei is no longer just one person, but three.¡± Yan Zhe of the Ice Clan said in a low voice, looking at the vibrating jade slip in his hand. To surround and kill Chen Fei at Taiyin Peak, the Ice and Evil Clans had not only gathered many of their own, but also set up spies in several directions. As soon as they spotted Chen Fei, they would immediately send a message back. ¡°They¡¯re quite fast. I¡¯m curious to see if this human prodigy is truly as unbeatable as rumored!¡± Feng Tao of the Evil Clan said, showing his sharp teeth with a cold expression. With so many mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators present, could they really be stopped by a single human of the same realm? No matter how strong Chen Fei¡¯s battle power, if he dared to appear at Taiyin Peak, they would make sure he never left! ¡°Don¡¯t be careless,¡± Yan Zhe warned quietly. ¡°Names of men, shadows of trees!¡± Perhaps the previous rumors were exaggerated, but Chen Fei¡¯s strength could not be denied. After all, even knowing that Taiyin Peak must have an ambush, Chen Fei still came here unflinchingly. Such courage could only be supported by substantial strength. ¡°Will Teng Li be coming from Xuanbo Mountain?¡± Yan Zhe asked. ¡°He¡¯s been notified for a while now. He should be arriving soon.¡± As soon as Feng Tao finished speaking, he suddenly turned his gaze towards the south. A powerful aura was surging from that direction, and the sky was filled with dark clouds. ¡°Teng Li is here!¡± Feeling the aura of those dark clouds, Yan Zhe felt as if his soul might be crushed. This was a qualitative change produced by over two hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators combining their powers. Compared to the same number of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators forming a similar formation, the coordination of their array was incomparable to that of a single will directing the formation. Teng Li¡¯s arrival completely dispelled any lingering doubts Yan Zhe had about Chen Fei. If the combined strength of the six hundred Evil and Ice Clan members still left some uncertainty, then with Teng Li and his more than two hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators, victory was assured. Without the Rule Integration Realm, Yan Zhe didn¡¯t believe there was any other force that could stop this power! Feng Tao also couldn¡¯t help but smile, leading the other Evil Clan Sun Moon Realm cultivators to greet Teng Li. The Sun Moon Realm cultivators from other races looked at the vast, imposing aura emanating from Teng Li and felt a sense of dread, with an instinctive urge to flee. Only the knowledge that Teng Li¡¯s transformed avatars had reached their limit¡ª230 in total, with no more to be added¡ªkept them from running. Otherwise, the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators present might have fled in panic. After all, Teng Li had previously shown no regard for the race of those he distorted and transformed into avatars. ¡°You¡¯ve arrived!¡± Feng Tao stepped forward and greeted Teng Li with a smile. ¡°Is the human Chen Fei here?¡± Teng Li asked flatly, his voice cold and his gaze less animated. ¡°About thirty thousand miles away, he¡¯s almost here.¡± Under Teng Li¡¯s gaze, Feng Tao felt a chill in his heart, and his smile became somewhat strained. Teng Li nodded, then closed his eyes, unwilling to say another word. Yan Zhe, standing slightly farther away, felt something was off about Teng Li¡¯s state but didn¡¯t dare to comment. Yan Zhe had heard of the Hundred Evil Night Walk, but he had never heard of any Evil Clan members reaching Teng Li¡¯s level. There must be other secrets involved, but those were no longer important at this moment. First and foremost, it was crucial to kill that human prodigy in the Glass Space. If such a prodigy were allowed to grow, they would become a serious threat to the Evil and Ice Clans in the future. ¡°Twenty thousand miles!¡± ¡°Ten thousand miles!¡± ¡°Five thousand miles, the scouts have been killed!¡± As Chen Fei continued to approach Taiyin Peak, the atmosphere around the peak grew tense, with everyone waiting for his arrival. However, with the scouts five thousand miles away being slain, Chen Fei¡¯s exact whereabouts became a mystery. They only knew that the human prodigy was on his way. Three thousand miles away. ¡°Are we really just going to charge straight in?¡± Lu Shuzhang looked towards the distance. Even though they were still three thousand miles away, he could already sense the oppressive aura from afar. With over a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators gathered together, the fluctuations of the world¡¯s vital energy were extremely complex and could not be concealed. Lu Shuzhang imagined charging in with the others and felt a chill. It was simply too insane! At this moment, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s earlier bravado had vanished. Although he had been confident before, the idea of charging into hundreds or even a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators was overwhelming, even for his temperament. After all, Kuang Xingfeng had just been surrounded and nearly killed by a few dozen Hill Clan members. The difference between dealing with a few dozen mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators and hundreds was like night and day. Kuang Xingfeng turned to look at Chen Fei. Was he serious about charging in like this? ¡°Before we go in, we can take care of some other things,¡± Chen Fei said with a hint of a smile and continued forward. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang exchanged puzzled glances, not fully understanding Chen Fei¡¯s words. However, they did sense that Chen Fei did not plan to charge directly into Taiyin Peak and engage in a bloodbath with hundreds or even a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators. Two thousand miles, one thousand miles, eight hundred miles. Eventually, Chen Fei and his companions stopped five hundred miles from Taiyin Peak. At this distance, they could clearly see the majestic celestial phenomenon forming around Taiyin Peak. Suddenly, Teng Li, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, opened them wide. Chapter 991 - Chapter 991: Breaking the Situation Chapter 991: Breaking the Situation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Feng Tao noticed Teng Li¡¯s change and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°That group of three humans should have arrived; it¡¯s just that I can¡¯t determine their exact location yet.¡± Teng Li looked up at the distance. In the dimness, he sensed a faint response. However, the distance was too great for him to pinpoint the exact whereabouts of Chen Fei and the others. Feng Tao nodded. Based on the timing, it was indeed about the right moment for the three humans to have arrived. Normally, Chen Fei and his companions should be on the route reported by the scouts earlier. However, no one said that Chen Fei was restricted to that route. Given that Chen Fei could single-handedly battle and defeat dozens of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm opponents without losing ground, it wasn¡¯t wise to send a large number of Sun Moon Realm cultivators to search for him. Because if they actually encountered Chen Fei, the dispatched cultivators might never return. ¡°I¡¯ll go confirm their location.¡± Feng Tao thought for a moment. Waiting passively for Chen Fei to come to them was too reactive. If Chen Fei didn¡¯t come, they would have to remain on this Taiyin Peak indefinitely. It would be better to send out some additional scouts. They didn¡¯t need to be many, just enough to slightly determine the location of Chen Fei and his companions to give them a clearer understanding. ¡°Alright!¡± Teng Li nodded and then closed his eyes again. Feng Tao waved his hand, and a dozen or so Evil Clan Sun Moon Realm cultivators gathered before him. After giving them a few instructions, these cultivators dispersed and disappeared into Taiyin Peak. Five hundred miles away. The divine ability Indestructible Vision vibrated lightly. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly; even at this distance, he could still sense it. However, Chen Fei had anticipated this situation and it did not affect what he intended to do next. At Chen Fei¡¯s current position, not only was it beyond the sensory range of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators, but it was also at the limit of his ability to disrupt Taiyin Peak. Encircling and attacking with hundreds or even thousands of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators was something that even peak Sun Moon Realm experts couldn¡¯t accomplish. Peak Sun Moon Realm cultivators were much stronger than mid-stage ones, but they were still within the same realm and could not achieve a one-man versus thousands scenario. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t achieve that either. When the numbers increased to such an extent, the factors affecting the battle result became too numerous. The only way to eliminate these factors was through absolute strength to forcefully suppress them, such as with a Rule Integration Realm attack. Chen Fei was not at the Rule Integration Realm. If he had reached the peak of the fifth level of the Celestial Suppression and condensed a body of rules, he could have disregarded mid-stage Sun Moon Realm attacks. No matter how many there were, if they couldn¡¯t break through his defense, it would all be in vain. Chen Fei had not yet condensed his body of rules. Therefore, if he rushed in like this, even if he could identify all the weaknesses in the attacks, the sheer number of attacks would likely reduce him to dust. When Chen Fei prepared to come to Taiyin Peak and knew that many alien Sun Moon Realm cultivators would inevitably be gathered here, he had already devised a plan to break the situation. In the Great Perfection Realm of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, there was an extreme secret technique called Star Shatter Slash! This technique used the divine soul to forcibly bind rule particles, controlling the essence of heaven and earth to unleash an attack far surpassing that of the Sun Moon Realm. This was a technique that could only be used after reaching the peak of the Sun Moon Realm and achieving Great Completion with the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword. At the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, one begins to clearly interact with rule particles. Forcibly manipulating a large number of rule particles can unleash a power far beyond that of divine abilities. However, using a technique that exceeds one¡¯s own strength will eventually backfire on oneself. Once Star Shatter Slash is used, the backlash is almost no different from a full-body backlash. Compared to a full-body backlash, Star Shatter Slash requires a long period of preparation, unlike the forbidden technique of a full-body backlash that can be used immediately. Therefore, Star Shatter Slash is not practical in direct combat, as enemies would not give you that much time to prepare. Moreover, Star Shatter Slash cannot directly strike Taiyin Peak from five hundred miles away; the distance is simply too great. But Chen Fei also had Celestial Suppression a foundational technique of his clan. With mastery in the Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei had already fused some rule particles into his body. Thus, relying on the resonance between his body and rule particles, he could forcibly extend the attack range of Star Shatter Slash. A wisp of spiritual essence flew out from the Concealment Bell. Chen Fei lightly tapped with his left hand, and the spiritual essence quivered slightly, forming a celestial screen that completely enveloped Chen Fei and his companions. The three, already in a state of concealment, were completely covered by the aura of the spiritual essence. Even if other aliens looked directly at this area, they would not see the three of them. A minor technique from the original Eternal Night Chant was now perfectly applicable. Lu Shuzhang looked at the minor technique Chen Fei casually used, his eyes showing a trace of melancholy. The Eternal Night Chant, a legacy of the Sky Resonance Court, was comprehended by Chen Fei to a degree even greater than that of the Sky Resonance Court¡¯s direct successor. This feeling was truly hard to describe. Kuang Xingfeng glanced around, thought for a moment, and tapped his right hand on his forehead. A ripple spread out. All traces of the three in this place were perfectly integrated into the environment. Now, even if mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators stood directly here, they would likely not detect the presence of the three. Chen Fei sensed the changes around him, a smile appearing on his face. He then took the Qianyuan Sword and thrust it into a spatial gap in front of him. With a sound of sword chime, half of the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade vanished from sight. Chen Fei formed hand seals, and the power within his body surged. Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, and divine soul operated in an extremely different manner, causing the surrounding space to tremble. The rule particles became clearly visible in Chen Fei¡¯s perception. Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul leaped out of his body, and his ethereal right hand reached forward, forcibly grasping a cluster of rule particles. His divine soul immediately felt a heavy burden, with the power of his soul rapidly depleting as it prevented the rule particles from escaping his grasp. Without reaching the Rule Integration Realm, one cannot truly master the rules. To touch and use rule particles, one must contain them using divine abilities. Otherwise, one ends up in Chen Fei¡¯s current situation, where rule particles fluctuate according to their own patterns. Any attempt to control these fluctuations must contend with sufficient power. Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang could not see the rule particles; their level had not reached that stage. However, they saw a burst of colorful light erupting in front of Chen Fei, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura was rising at an astonishing speed. In a daze, Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang felt as though they were facing a Rule Integration Realm expert. ¡°This secret technique¡­¡± Lu Shuzhang¡¯s eyes widened slightly. ¡°In the legacy of the Desolate Soul Emperor, there is a forbidden technique that allows one to imprison rules using the divine soul at the Sun Moon Realm,¡± Kuang Xingfeng whispered, looking at Chen Fei¡¯s back. ¡°What Chen Fei is using now is probably a similar forbidden technique.¡± Lu Shuzhang nodded but still didn¡¯t understand what Chen Fei was trying to do. The distance from here to Taiyin Peak was several hundred miles. Even a forbidden technique from the Desolate Soul Sutra couldn¡¯t overcome such a long distance. Even if it could be barely achieved, the power would have diminished to an unacceptable degree. Kuang Xingfeng had also considered this issue, but for now, they could only watch. In front of them, Chen Fei looked down at the rule particles in his palm. The Star Shatter Slash was constantly operating, resonating in a peculiar way with the rule particles in his hand. Gradually, Chen Fei¡¯s divine soul perception began to spread. First, it fully integrated with the surrounding essence of heaven and earth, then, through the essence, it permeated the rule particles. In a progressive manner, Chen Fei¡¯s perception extended forward. The farther it extended, the greater the pressure Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, and divine soul faced. When Chen Fei¡¯s perception reached three hundred miles away from his body, the pressure reached its peak. At this point, any peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator from the human race would be instantly overwhelmed by this pressure. This distance was the limit for Star Shatter Slash. Celestial Suppression began to roar and turn, forcibly resisting the pressure applied to various parts of his body, and continued to push the perception forward. Finally, Chen Fei saw a black mountain peak and more than a thousand alien mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators appeared in his view. Taiyin Peak. Teng Li¡¯s eyes opened again, and he glanced around with a hint of confusion. A sense of crisis inexplicably surfaced in his mind, similar to the unease felt during impending disaster. Yet, as Teng Li looked around, he saw nothing unusual. There were no changes in the perilous Taiyin Peak either. Despite this, the sense of unease continued to spread within his divine soul. Even with over two hundred avatars, Teng Li still felt a deep-seated anxiety. Teng Li was the first to sense that something was wrong, and soon the other mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators noticed the anomaly as well. An oppressive feeling of impending doom seemed to envelop them. The once-quiet Taiyin Peak suddenly became chaotic due to this sudden oppressive atmosphere. The alien spectators who had come simply to watch instinctively began to distance themselves from Taiyin Peak. As they moved away, the feeling of oppression began to wane, causing them to flee even more urgently. ¡°This situation is not right. We should leave immediately!¡± Feng Tao¡¯s expression grew serious. Although he didn¡¯t know exactly what was happening, sensing danger meant it was best to leave. Yan Zhe nodded. Just as he was about to order the Ice Clan to retreat, a blinding burst of multicolored light exploded in the distance, and a figure appeared in mid-air. With the appearance of this figure, the panic among all the alien races present reached its peak. ¡°Human Chen Fei, kill!¡± Upon seeing the figure¡¯s appearance, Feng Tao roared, brandishing his blade and launching an attack in Chen Fei¡¯s direction. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In an instant, nearly a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm attacks surged toward Chen Fei like a tidal wave. The other alien races, who were fleeing Taiyin Peak, glanced back and saw the incoming tidal wave of attacks. Against such overwhelming power, even a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator would be blasted to pieces. Chen Fei smiled slightly. From several miles away, another figure appeared, pressing down with his hand towards the thousands of figures from the Ice and Evil Clans. In an instant, a colossal hand descended from the heavens. Chapter 992 - Chapter 992: Star Shatter Slash Chapter 992: Star Shatter Slash Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Chen Fei who appeared here was not the real body, nor even a mere clone. It was a projection extending from the Star Shatter Slash, with its power foundation rooted in rule particles. Therefore, this projection could change its position with even greater ease than a teleportation. Teleportation requires tearing through spatial gaps and emerging from another spatial gap, while the projection created by rule particles can freely transform. As long as the power of Chen Fei¡¯s Star Shatter Slash can sustain it, multiple projections can even be condensed. At this moment, from five hundred miles away, sixty mid-stage Sun Moon Realm spirit essences flew out of the Concealment Bell, burning up entirely, allowing Chen Fei¡¯s projection on Taiyin Peak to deliver that palm strike. The Great Completion Realm¡¯s Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, combined with the Mastery Realm¡¯s Celestial Suppression, allowed Chen Fei to extend his power to five hundred miles away and deliver a strike surpassing that of an ordinary peak Sun Moon Realm. The power of such a strike, coupled with Chen Fei¡¯s current understanding of flaws, could probably kill a dozen or twenty mid-stage Sun Moon Realm opponents. Then, Chen Fei¡¯s real essence would be depleted, and the projection on Taiyin Peak would disappear. Expending such great power just to kill fewer than twenty mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings was something Chen Fei naturally would not do. The true source of the power was the spirit essences Chen Fei had collected. These spirit essences came from the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, and their power was highly concentrated. At this moment, consuming sixty at once could only be absorbed by the Star Shatter Slash. Having swallowed sixty mid-stage Sun Moon Realm spirit essences, the palm strike Chen Fei delivered on Taiyin Peak forcibly stirred a large amount of rule particles, with the power approaching that of an early-stage Rule Integration Realm strike. The Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm are completely different realms; the difference between one stage is akin to heaven and earth. The sky turned pitch black, and a palm spanning dozens of miles covered the entire Taiyin Peak. The thousands of alien races below looked up at the enormous palm in the sky. After the strike was delivered, they could not escape in time and were forced to activate their primordial force to set up a defensive shield. A strike covering dozens of miles was nothing for the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm. However, the other alien races who had escaped Taiyin Peak¡¯s range looked at the giant palm with pale faces. Such power made it hard to predict the outcome if they had not escaped in time. After all, facing an attack close to the Rule Integration Realm, the number of Sun Moon Realm beings sometimes did not make a decisive difference. ¡°Boom!¡± The palm spanning dozens of miles collided with the shields formed by thousands of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings, sending a wave of impact sweeping through, causing the ground of Taiyin Peak to tremble violently. It was as if the earth was rolling, with numerous massive cracks appearing on the ground beneath Taiyin Peak, and scorching earth energy bursting into the sky. One hundred and three alien races trembled and fell backward silently. The shield did not shatter, forcibly blocking the near-Rule Integration Realm attack. But the immense rebound force immediately caused the weaker mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings to die on the spot, and others suffered significant injuries. The power of this ultimate Star Shatter Slash was so strong that it exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s control, making him unable to directly target the shield¡¯s weak points as he usually would. At most, he could only slightly focus the power on the shield¡¯s weaker areas. The one hundred and three mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings who died were more likely because they were positioned at the nodes of the shield, experiencing a stronger rebound force. This slightly stronger portion became the final overwhelming force against them. Sensing the loss of over a hundred of his kin, Feng Tao and others were stunned, unable to believe that Chen Fei could deliver such an attack from several hundred miles away. This was beyond their understanding of the Sun Moon Realm, as even at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, no one had been heard of achieving such feats. Such long-distance attacks could only be manipulated by true Rule Integration Realm experts. Facing a Rule Integration Realm attack, a Sun Moon Realm being would be instantly slain by a single strike, without even a chance to see the attack coming. Yet now, they encountered a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm human who could attack them in such a manner. It wasn¡¯t that they weren¡¯t cautious enough; it was simply inconceivable that Chen Fei could reach such a level of power. It was beyond their wildest imagination. Compared to this, Teng Li¡¯s two hundred or so mid-stage Sun Moon Realm clones seemed more plausible, at least somewhat understandable. Chen Fei looked down, slightly withdrawing his hand before pressing it down again. ¡°Converge!¡± Teng Li¡¯s eyes were cold as he looked up at Chen Fei and ordered in a low voice. Faced with such an attack nearing the Rule Integration Realm level, scattering would lead to little chance of escape. Instead, gathering together could strengthen the shield. Even if they had to withstand another attack of that magnitude, the number of casualties among their kin would be reduced. Moreover, Teng Li did not believe that Chen Fei could continue delivering such attacks indefinitely. As hundreds of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings quickly converged, a direct confrontation was out of the question. If Chen Fei suddenly changed his position, the shield¡¯s strength might become insufficient. Chen Fei looked at the shield, now far stronger than before, and pressed his palm down once more. Five hundred miles away, the remaining spirit essences in the Concealment Bell burned out completely. Lu Shuzhang and Kuang Xingfeng observed Chen Fei and then looked towards Taiyin Peak. Even from five hundred miles away, the commotion from Taiyin Peak had reached them. The power fluctuations were terrifying, and such an attack came from Chen Fei. Chen Fei had indeed delivered his attack to Taiyin Peak from five hundred miles away, and the intensity was astonishing. How did he achieve this? Lu Shuzhang, who had followed Chen Fei through trials and battles, thought he had a deep understanding of Chen Fei¡¯s combat prowess. Now, Lu Shuzhang realized that he had never truly grasped Chen Fei¡¯s limits. Judging from the fluctuations coming from Taiyin Peak, the previous strike was extremely close to the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. As a direct descendant of the Qiankun Mansion, Lu Shuzhang had encountered many Rule Integration Realm experts and had a clear understanding of their attacking power. How could Chen Fei, at the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, accomplish such a feat? Even burning so many mid-stage Sun Moon Realm spirit essences, no peak Sun Moon Realm being could achieve this. Lu Shuzhang was certain of this, as he had seen more of what peak Sun Moon Realm was capable of. At this moment, Kuang Xingfeng was left speechless. After the defeat of the Qiankun Mansion, Kuang Xingfeng felt he was not as good as Chen Fei but at least could see the distance. In the Bamboo Valley, Kuang Xingfeng knew the gap was even larger, but Chen Fei was still within the Sun Moon Realm range. But now, what was happening? Another enormous palm, spanning dozens of miles, descended from the sky. Hundreds of the Evil Clan and Ice Clan gathered their strength, trying to forcibly block the palm. This palm was clearly weaker than the previous one, indicating that Chen Fei was showing signs of fatigue. It was impossible for him to continuously deliver such attacks. This was somewhat normal; otherwise, they would have thought that Chen Fei was a Rule Integration Realm expert who had artificially lowered his realm by dispersing his control over the rules. ¡°Boom!¡± Unlike the previous explosion, the hundreds of Evil and Ice Clans only felt a slight tremor in the shield above. The attack¡¯s intensity was minimal, barely noticeable. So, that seemingly majestic palm strike was actually a ruse? ¡°Not good, scatter quickly!¡± Feng Tao turned to look in the direction of Taiyin Peak, his face paling as he frantically flew away. Teng Li had already noticed the anomaly and led over two hundred clones toward the outside of Taiyin Peak. But it seemed to be too late. A massive suction force erupted from within Taiyin Peak, as if an ancient giant beast had awoken from its slumber and opened its enormous mouth. Chen Fei¡¯s second palm strike was aimed directly at Taiyin Peak. With an attack power nearing the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei forcibly triggered an eruption from the dangerous realm within Taiyin Peak. The danger level of this realm within Taiyin Peak was extremely high. However, Taiyin Peak had a characteristic: as long as one was not too close, it appeared harmless. This was also a feature of several dangerous realms in the Glass Space, much like the Spirit Concealing Lake and the Mountain God Temple at the Suspended Peak Mountain. This was why over a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings dared to gather dozens of miles away from Taiyin Peak. But with Chen Fei¡¯s recent strike, Taiyin Peak was directly torn apart. The twisted rule power within erupted, instantly breaking through its previous limits. This eruption would leave Taiyin Peak¡¯s power greatly diminished, akin to a part of its undying traits being forcefully shattered by Chen Fei. But that was a matter for later. At this moment, the power displayed by Taiyin Peak showed all the alien races what twisted rules truly meant. Chen Fei¡¯s projection calmly observed the scene below before slowly dissipating. In an instant, over five hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings were dragged into Taiyin Peak by the twisted rules. Whether they would survive was uncertain, but those who could walk out unharmed would be extremely few. The remaining three hundred or so mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings were all injured. After all, compared to twisted rules, the rule particles in the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s divine powers were severely disadvantaged. Teng Li¡¯s face had twisted with anguish. From the initial two hundred plus clones, only fewer than seventy remained. As for the original hundred or so mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings from the Forest, Water, and Hill tribes, only a dozen or so remained, and they were now frantically fleeing. The Evil and Ice Clans still had around three hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm beings, but no one knew what further power Chen Fei might unleash against them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only They were thoroughly terrified and decided to run first. If they couldn¡¯t fight, they could at least hide! ¡°Withdraw!¡± Teng Li glanced at the panicked kin and Ice Clan members, threw out a command, and also began to retreat from Taiyin Peak. Five hundred miles away, Chen Fei opened his eyes, extended his right hand forward to draw the Qianyuan Sword, and began to move swiftly toward Taiyin Peak. Chapter 993 - Chapter 993: Mountain-Shaking Formation Chapter 993: Mountain-Shaking Formation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Chen Fei, take me with you!¡± Kuang Xingfeng called out when he saw Chen Fei¡¯s movements. Kuang Xingfeng could certainly fly over himself, but compared to Chen Fei¡¯s speed, he found his own movements rather slow. ¡°I might be able to help,¡± Lu Shuzhang quickly added. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei responded, swinging his left hand to pull Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang to his side. In the next moment, the space ahead rippled, and Chen Fei stepped into it with the two of them. Teleportation! The distance of five hundred miles was not too long. With Chen Fei¡¯s current speed, he would reach there in no time. However, the Evil Clan members would not wait in place. Injured and frightened by Chen Fei¡¯s previous attacks, they were desperately fleeing. At this moment, Chen Fei certainly would not let these outsiders escape. Kuang Xingfeng watched with curiosity as the space shifted. Space teleportation was an extremely rare talent among the human race, and Chen Fei possessed it as well. Although in the Return to Nothing Realm, due to the dense space, teleportation couldn¡¯t cover much distance, it was still a lifesaver in critical moments. Lu Shuzhang had known about Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation ability for a while. Chen Fei had used it once before when killing the Hill Clan members in the Bamboo Valley. However, at that time, Kuang Xingfeng was within the valley and did not perceive it clearly. In the Glass Space, the spatial rifts were quite apparent. Chen Fei teleported six times in a row and arrived at the location of Taiyin Peak. At this moment, Taiyin Peak had calmed down, and it was impossible to tell from its appearance that it had recently been the site of twisted rule eruptions. Several dozen miles away, an alliance of more than three hundred Evil and Ice clan members were heading towards Suspended Peak Mountain. Previously, Suspended Peak Mountain had almost been occupied by the Evil Clan while Teng Li was attacking the Mountain God Temple. Now, there were still several hundred Evil Clan members at Suspended Peak Mountain. Once there, they planned to regroup with the remaining Evil Clan members to have a better chance of confronting Chen Fei. However, just thinking about Chen Fei¡¯s previous two attacks made the Evil and Ice clan members feel uneasy. Normally, such attacks, given a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivation, could not be sustained repeatedly. But Chen Fei was clearly not bound by normal reasoning, as those two attacks should not have appeared according to conventional logic. Yet, after those two attacks, of the over a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members, only about three hundred remained, while more than five hundred of their kin were trapped in Taiyin Peak, their fates unknown. Thus, trying to predict Chen Fei¡¯s actions with conventional logic felt like pushing oneself into a fire pit. Teng Li, charging ahead, suddenly looked back and saw three humans standing in mid-air. Teng Li¡¯s cold gaze wavered as he fixed a menacing stare on Chen Fei among them. The remaining three hundred or so Evil and Ice clan members, realizing Chen Fei and his companions¡¯ presence, turned around to look. Some mid-stage Sun Moon Realm Evil and Ice clan members, their gazes wavering, were now filled with a strong sense of retreat. ¡°Spread out!¡± Teng Li shouted sternly, distancing himself from the others and dispersing his remaining seventy or so avatars. The power of that near-Rule Integration Realm strike, when a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members combined their efforts, had still forced the deaths of over a hundred. With only about three hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members left, their protective shield could not possibly withstand such an attack. By spreading out, they hoped to avoid being wiped out all at once. Teng Li didn¡¯t believe that Chen Fei could unleash such an attack again. Otherwise, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have needed to appear in person. But Teng Li couldn¡¯t afford to take any chances. If he was wrong, all three hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members, including himself, would die here. Chen Fei smiled faintly, his aura starting to boil and rise at an astonishing speed. Soul Dissolution at seventy percent, full Divine Dissolution! Since the Great Completion of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, Chen Fei had not needed to collapse his soul and divine powers because his current base strength was enough to deal with an ordinary mid-stage Sun Moon Realm individual in a single strike. However, facing over three hundred alien races, despite their injuries, there were still too many factors affecting the battle. Enhancing his base strength would allow Chen Fei to handle the situation more easily. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s overwhelming and turbulent aura, which should not be seen in a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator, the Evil and Ice clan members¡¯ faces turned extremely serious. The good news was that although Chen Fei¡¯s aura was extremely violent, it was still at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm level, far from the Rule Integration Realm level he had displayed earlier. The bad news was that this peak Sun Moon Realm level aura didn¡¯t trigger any backlash from the Glass Space, clearly still within the mid-stage Sun Moon Realm scope. Where did this freak come from! Moreover, the Glass Space¡¯s restrictions apparently only affected ordinary mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members, and didn¡¯t affect such a monstrous talent at all. Chen Fei stepped forward, appearing directly in front of the nearest dozen or so Evil Clan members. These members, being the most heavily injured, had been the slowest to escape. While fleeing, it was impossible to form any substantial formation, as formations generally needed to be fixed in one place to exert their maximum power. Attempting to form a formation while running only resulted in slower speed and wasted internal energy. There were formations designed specifically for fleeing, but these were more about connecting energy to increase speed rather than aiding in attack or defense. Heavily injured members would inevitably fall behind. From the moment Chen Fei appeared until these alien races scattered and attempted to form a decent attack and defense formation, there was no time to complete it. Thus, the dozen or so heavily injured Evil Clan members in front of Chen Fei felt an overwhelming sense of despair upon seeing him. Despite the presence of several hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members nearby, at this moment, they felt isolated from the world. The more distant three hundred or so Evil and Ice clan members, seeing Chen Fei approach, instinctively launched their attacks. As for the dozen or so Evil Clan members in front of Chen Fei, despite their despair, they began to activate forbidden techniques, burning their essence, energy, and soul. Forbidden techniques, a last-resort move found in nearly all Sun Moon Realm cultivation methods, differed only in their intricacy and the final power they could unleash. The dozen or so heavily injured Evil Clan members, even when using forbidden techniques, could only muster slightly more power than usual. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and the entire world seemed to pause. Hundreds of incoming attacks from afar interwove and consumed each other in mid-air, but at the same time, they formed a subtle net that covered the space around Chen Fei, leaving him no room to evade. These interwoven attacks had many deep black spots¡ªgaps that Chen Fei had identified. It would take a bit more time for these attacks to reach Chen Fei, and this brief moment was enough for him to take action. In the distance, Kuang Xingfeng did not follow Chen Fei into the fray. If Kuang Xingfeng had charged forward, it would not have been helpful but rather a hindrance to Chen Fei. Understanding this, Kuang Xingfeng simply tapped his forehead with his right hand, casting a small illusion on the dozen or so Evil Clan members in front of Chen Fei. The illusion from the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique, involving a touch of temporal rules, could instantly affect its target upon activation. In essence, it was somewhat similar to Chen Fei¡¯s previous Star Shatter Slash, which used resonance between rule particles to deliver an attack even from a great distance. The eyes of the dozen or so Evil Clan members showed a hint of confusion, but this confusion was quickly shattered by the violent forces within them. Yet, this brief delay was fatal in the current battle. With Chen Fei¡¯s full combat power, killing the dozen or so Evil Clan members was not particularly challenging. The addition of Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s illusion did not change the outcome but made the process easier. ¡°Clang!¡± A clear, ethereal sword sound echoed through the surroundings. The bodies of the thirteen Evil Clan members stiffened, and a fine crack appeared on their foreheads as their vitality extinguished instantly. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and he instantly moved out of the area. At the same time, the essence of the thirteen Evil Clan members followed Chen Fei¡¯s figure and was transported several miles away. ¡°Boom!¡± Hundreds of mixed attacks collided in mid-air, producing a thunderous explosion. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s face turned slightly pale in the distance. The forced disruption of the illusion on the thirteen Evil Clan members resulted in a backlash against him. However, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s intention was merely to slightly confuse the thirteen Evil Clan members, so the illusion was minor. Even though it was broken, the backlash Kuang Xingfeng experienced was not severe. Lu Shuzhang, holding the Night God Blade, stood by, ready to defend against any incoming attacks. Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang had previously discussed that, given the number of alien races, they lacked the capability to charge into the fray. Kuang Xingfeng could provide some remote interference with illusions, while Lu Shuzhang could protect against potential attacks. Lu Shuzhang¡¯s technique was most effective in close combat. Although he could perform long-range attacks, their effectiveness was minimal against such numerous mid-stage Sun Moon Realm opponents. Thus, it was better for Kuang Xingfeng to continue his illusionary interference, while Lu Shuzhang focused on defense. ¡°Mountain-Shaking Formation!¡± Teng Li murmured. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The deaths of the dozen or so clan members did not perturb Teng Li. In fact, their deaths only confirmed to him that Chen Fei no longer possessed attacks near the Rule Integration Realm level. Without such power, although Chen Fei remained terrifying, Teng Li and his seventy-six avatars, along with their three hundred and twenty-seven mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members, still had a chance. As long as they remained steady and did not let Chen Fei¡¯s presence cause panic, victory was still within their grasp! ¡°Hum!¡± At Teng Li¡¯s command, the other mid-stage Sun Moon Realm members understood his intent. Hundreds of units of energy interlinked, and a formation began to take shape, with immense power rising. Chapter 994 - Chapter 994: Cloud Flipping Chapter 994: Cloud Flipping Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The formation was undoubtedly one of the most effective ways to combine various powers. The Mountain-Shaking Formation was widely known in the Return to Nothing Realm and had no specific requirements for Elemental Energy attributes, allowing even different races to unite. Moreover, the Mountain-Shaking Formation balanced both offense and defense, and could be assembled quickly, requiring at least three practitioners at the Sun Moon Realm to form the formation. In the distance, Kuang Xingfeng couldn¡¯t help but lower his hand from his forehead. Against such a formation, the Illusion Realm of the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique was ineffective. If Kuang Xingfeng dared to use illusions, his soul would be directly counterattacked and shattered in a single encounter. Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang looked at Chen Fei, unsure how he would break the formation. Hundreds of miles away, the alien races who had fled earlier had now stopped and were sensing the battle erupting at the Taiyin Peak. Chen Fei¡¯s two palm strikes had almost wiped out hundreds of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners, frightening all the alien races present earlier. However, with the Evil Clan and Ice Clan daring to form the Mountain-Shaking Formation, it seemed the situation had changed. Chen Fei observed the towering momentum ahead and could clearly see the formation¡¯s flaws. But seeing the flaws didn¡¯t mean he could shatter the Mountain-Shaking Formation. The formation composed of over three hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners was vastly different from one formed by dozens of such practitioners. With the power Chen Fei displayed, a direct clash with the Mountain-Shaking Formation would inevitably put him at a disadvantage. However, Chen Fei had anticipated this situation when he pursued here and had already planned to make the first move, which was why he had slain several Evil Clan members earlier. Chen Fei thrust his Qianyuan Sword into a spatial rift ahead and extended his right hand forward, grasping a cluster of rule particles in his hand. This was the preparatory action for the Star Shatter Slash. But this time, Chen Fei did not need to attack from five hundred miles away; instead, he directly used the Elemental Energy of the Star Shatter Slash to manipulate a large amount of rule particles and unleash the ultimate power. Normally, the preparation time for the Star Shatter Slash was too long for such near-face combat. Yet, after using it once before, Chen Fei discovered he could do so. Due to his soul and divine releases, Chen Fei had an exceptionally strong base power. Additionally, relying on his mastery of the Celestial Suppression, he forcibly omitted some steps of the Star Shatter Slash. Perhaps only someone like Chen Fei, with such conditions, could use such a flawed technique as a regular method. Seeing the seven-colored light erupting from Chen Fei¡¯s palm, the Evil and Ice clan members, with their over three hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners, felt a sudden unease. This feeling was familiar because, just a moment ago, when Chen Fei¡¯s two palm strikes landed, their souls had felt exactly the same. This human race practitioner could unleash an attack of the Rule Integration Realm level again? Teng Li¡¯s expression changed abruptly. Had he misjudged the situation? What was going on with this human? How could such intense attacks be executed repeatedly? Moreover, if the opponent could continue to use such attacks, after unleashing two palm strikes, if Chen Fei had directly followed with a third strike, all their remaining Sun Moon Realm practitioners would have been wiped out. Yet, the projection disappeared right after delivering the two palm strikes. ¡°Mountain-Shaking!¡± Teng Li roared furiously, mobilizing the power of the entire formation. A beam of light shot up into the sky, directly crashing towards Chen Fei. The beam¡¯s momentum was overwhelming. Any practitioner at the late Sun Moon Realm who dared to block it would be instantly obliterated. Even a peak Sun Moon Realm practitioner would only have the option to dodge; attempting to endure it would be disastrous. Teng Li could have chosen to defend, which would have been more prudent, but he opted for an offensive approach. Attack was the best defense! Chen Fei observed the surging beam of light, and a terrifying force bound him from all directions¡ªthat was the power of the Mountain-Shaking Formation. Chen Fei smiled faintly. The alien races were too unfamiliar with the Star Shatter Slash. Although he hadn¡¯t practiced the Mountain-Shaking Formation, he understood its characteristics well. In the next moment, Chen Fei vanished from his original spot, reappearing three miles away. With the Star Shatter Slash in effect, the rule particles were clearly visible. Given the situation in the Glass Space, Chen Fei¡¯s displacement was not only effortless but also not particularly difficult. A major challenge of the Star Shatter Slash was enduring the terrifying recoil force of the rule particles once the technique was executed. If one could not withstand it, they would be the first to perish. With Chen Fei¡¯s current physique and the Celestial Suppression, he could endure the recoil force for a short time without harm. Thus, Chen Fei still had some power left to perform the displacement. The thirteen strands of spiritual essence he had just gathered burned up in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Compared to the dozens he had burned earlier, thirteen was indeed a small number. However, Chen Fei did not need to perform a long-range attack from five hundred miles away at the moment, so he did not need to expend energy on the resonance of the rule particles. What Chen Fei needed to do was use the power of the thirteen strands of spiritual essence to manipulate as many rule particles as possible. ¡°Hum!¡± Chen Fei pressed forward with his right hand, and once again, a colossal hand appeared, pressing down upon the Evil and Ice clans. Compared to the previous two palm strikes, this one was slightly weaker, but the number of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners from the Evil and Ice clans had also significantly decreased. Furthermore, with the reduced power of this strike, Chen Fei found it easier to control, allowing him to direct it towards the weak points of the Mountain-Shaking Formation. ¡°Suppress!¡± Teng Li¡¯s expression darkened, and the other Evil and Ice clan members looked equally troubled. It turned out that this human¡¯s attack relied on the spiritual essence of other Sun Moon Realm practitioners. No wonder he had forced his way in earlier to kill thirteen heavily wounded Evil Clan members. Had they known this sooner, they wouldn¡¯t have been caught so off guard. There were no ¡°what ifs¡± in this situation, and ultimately, it was Chen Fei¡¯s overwhelming strength that caused them to be so hindered. ¡°Boom!¡± The colossal hand collided forcefully with the Mountain-Shaking Formation. It was as if the giant hand was squeezing an overturned porcelain bowl. As the hand tightened, the formation¡¯s protective shield emitted a loud explosion. ¡°Poof!¡± More than fifty mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners, who were already severely injured, spewed blood mist and then lost their breath, their bodies collapsing backward. The colossal hand released its grip on the Mountain-Shaking Formation, its palm stretching backward as over fifty strands of spiritual essence flew out from the formation, aiming to enter the palm¡¯s center. The remaining two hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners watched in horror. If Chen Fei got hold of those fifty strands of spiritual essence, would they still have a chance to survive? With the power of burning dozens of strands of spiritual essence, such an attack had already been formidable. If fifty strands were burned, it was likely that their two hundred Sun Moon Realm practitioners would be turned to dust by a single strike. Teng Li watched the spiritual essence, realizing it was too late to intercept it with the formation. The Mountain-Shaking Formation had just been compressed by the colossal hand. The hand¡¯s pressing, squeezing, and retracting almost toyed with the Mountain-Shaking Formation, controlling its every move. Thus, the formation was now in a severely contracted defensive state. Attempting to unleash enough power to intercept over fifty strands of spiritual essence from such a state was clearly beyond their capability. ¡°Break!¡± Teng Li commanded two of his avatars to self-destruct violently, forcibly shattering the spiritual essence in mid-air. Chen Fei, standing at a distance, remained expressionless as he watched the scene, forming a seal with one hand. The colossal hand mimicked Chen Fei¡¯s actions, and as the hand formed the seal, the previously shattered and disappeared spiritual essence suddenly reappeared, floating out from the void and gathering in front of the hand. Spiritual essence, in essence, was a more concentrated form of primordial energy, and Sun Moon Realm spiritual essence even contained rule particles. If the spiritual essence below the Sun Moon Realm was struck by such force, it would truly be gone, directly merging into the surrounding primordial energy and vanishing. However, because the Sun Moon Realm spiritual essence contained rule particles, there was a period of stasis after being dispersed. This stasis period was a characteristic of rule particles forcibly binding the surrounding primordial energy. Chen Fei, holding a cluster of rule particles in his palm, was highly sensitive to this. Ultimately, fewer than ten strands of the original fifty or so gathered in front of the colossal hand. Although some were lost, it was still sufficient for Chen Fei. The spiritual essence ignited instantly, and the previously somewhat blurred colossal hand regained its clarity. The hand then dispersed its previous seal and, with terrifying power, struck the Mountain-Shaking Formation once more. The two hundred or so Evil and Ice clan members watched helplessly as the spiritual essence was drawn out, dissipated, and then recondensed. This process happened in an instant, and apart from watching, they could do nothing else. As the colossal hand came crashing down again, the terror of being utterly crushed finally exploded in their hearts. What kind of monster were they facing, and how could it continuously unleash such power, far beyond the peak of the Sun Moon Realm? This human¡¯s application of rules was far beyond what a Sun Moon Realm should possess. It was as if they were facing a true Rule Integration Realm expert. All resistance had turned into a joke. Even the numerical advantage only allowed them to delay their death for a moment longer! ¡°Suppress!¡± Teng Li¡¯s eyes were filled with ruthless determination. He had not given up because Teng Li was not ready to die. The Glass Space was supposed to be his chance to rule the world; how could it have devolved into this? Teng Li was unwilling to accept this fate and would not surrender! Teng Li¡¯s more than thirty avatars instantly burned out, concentrating all their power into the Mountain-Shaking Formation. The formation¡¯s momentum suddenly surged, and the remaining two hundred or so mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners had no choice but to burn themselves to follow this force. A blindingly intense light erupted from the Mountain-Shaking Formation, colliding with the colossal hand. ¡°Boom!¡± The space of the Glass Space trembled violently, with many black spatial rifts appearing. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Within the Mountain-Shaking Formation, more than a hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners turned to ashes as they burned themselves out. The remaining few Ice and Evil Clan members were all severely injured. ¡°Crack!¡± The Mountain-Shaking Formation shattered, and thirty streams of light gathered together, carrying the remaining power of the formation. They transformed into a streak of light and disappeared from the scene. The remaining heavily injured Ice and Evil Clan members stared in disbelief at the scene before them. They had been abandoned by Teng Li! Chapter 995 - Chapter 995: Five Finger Mountain Chapter 995: Five Finger Mountain Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This time, in the region of Taiyin Peak, the Ice Clan and the Evil Clan were united under Teng Li¡¯s command to encircle and kill Chen Fei. The recent maneuvers on the battlefield were all conducted according to Teng Li¡¯s directives. In battles involving hundreds of mid-stage Sun Moon Realms, there must be a single commanding voice; otherwise, hesitation and indecision would lead to internal strife and weaken their forces. Chen Fei¡¯s strength exceeded all expectations of the Evil and Ice Clans present, yet they could not understand how he could be so powerful. They were baffled by his ability to unleash such intense attacks, and even more so by his ability to continue doing so. Despite this, no one among the Sun Moon Realm cultivators present blamed Teng Li for poor command. After all, facing Chen Fei¡¯s power, Teng Li¡¯s command could not be criticized significantly. However, now, as they were being entangled by the Mountain-Shaking Formation and forced to use forbidden techniques, burning their entire strength, Teng Li actually fled with the remaining power of the Mountain-Shaking Formation! Such betrayal shattered the psychological defenses of the remaining sixty or so mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators. If Teng Li had fled so resolutely, what was the point of their remaining behind? Were they to be slaughtered by Chen Fei? Collapse could occur in an instant, as it did now! In a split second, the remaining mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators of the Ice and Evil Clans scattered wildly, each trying to run faster than the others, hoping that Chen Fei would find it too troublesome to pursue them. Chen Fei looked at the scene before him with indifference. He was likely the first to notice Teng Li¡¯s attempt to escape. All the previous combat rhythms were under Chen Fei¡¯s control. When Teng Li used the most intense method to activate the Mountain-Shaking Formation, Chen Fei noticed immediately. Later, when Teng Li suddenly retracted his own power and let others take over, it was also within Chen Fei¡¯s sight. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand formed a seal, and the giant hand in front of him mimicked the same motion. Threads of spiritual essence appeared before the giant hand and were ignited once again. Just moments ago, over a hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators had erupted with forbidden techniques and turned into ashes. Normally, no more spiritual essence would be available, as it would have been exhausted in their explosion. But on a macro level, there was a change in the microcosm and the rules¡¯ perspective: those spiritual essences still existed, merely clinging to the particles of rules, and with a bit more time, they would dissipate. Chen Fei seized that moment and forcibly extracted the spiritual essence from those rule particles. The distinction between the Rule Integration Realm and the Sun Moon Realm was truly profound. The understanding of power in the Rule Integration Realm was on an entirely different level. With the Star Shatter Slash as a catalyst, Chen Fei experienced for the first time what the Rule Integration Realm was and how powerful it could be! As the Ice and Evil Clan members fled, they sensed a change in the aura behind them and instinctively looked back, only to see some spiritual essence burning again in the giant hand before them. There wasn¡¯t much spiritual essence, only equivalent to seven or eight mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators¡¯ worth. But their own numbers were dwindling rapidly. The formations they had previously assembled were forcibly shattered, resulting in the instantaneous death of over a hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators. Now, without any formations, even though they had used forbidden techniques, their severe injuries and recent explosions had left them in a weakened state. A single strike like this was enough to kill them on the spot without even making direct contact; just a brush with it would be fatal. It was simply monstrous. Chen Fei, the human, treated near-Rule Integration Realm attacks as if they were mere ordinary techniques. The aura he was emitting was at its peak. Such attacks, far beyond their realm, placed an immense burden on the attacker. Sometimes, the attack¡¯s power might even cause the attacker to collapse before the strike could be fully executed. It was similar to a Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm weapon; Sun Moon Realm cultivators would never use it. Besides the cost, the main reason was that using such a weapon would cause self-harm. Hundreds of miles away, the alien racess sensed the aura changes from Taiyin Peak, their expressions filled with shock. They had been thoroughly defeated! In direct combat, the Ice and Evil Clan¡¯s Sun Moon Realm cultivators were swept away by a single human. Teng Li, the Evil Clan prodigy with over two hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm avatars, had been forced into a desperate retreat. Whether he could escape Chen Fei¡¯s grasp was still a big question. It all came down to whether Chen Fei would first eliminate the remaining dozens of Sun Moon Realm cultivators at Taiyin Peak or pursue Teng Li. With his forces stretched thin, if one side was delayed, the other would disappear without a trace. At Taiyin Peak, Kuang Xingfeng was contemplating whether to intercept a dozen fleeing members when he saw Chen Fei forming hand seals and then striking the hilt of the Qianyuan Sword with his palm. ¡°Clang!¡± A melodious sound of the sword ringing out echoed, and the Qianyuan Sword trembled slightly, sending out a ripple. This ripple resonated through the rule particles, spreading to a hundred-mile radius in the blink of an eye. The fleeing members of the Evil and Ice Clans instantly felt an immense force weighing down on them, as if they were carrying a mountain on their backs. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, all the alien racess looked up in astonishment at the direction of Taiyin Peak, where they saw a towering mountain phantom reaching up to the clouds. Pillar Mountain! At this moment, the divine Pillar Mountain had actually been shattered by Chen Fei. However, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t forget how to reassemble Pillar Mountain. Using the power of Star Shatter Slash, Chen Fei gathered a mass of rule particles to cast the divine Pillar Mountain. The current Pillar Mountain¡¯s power far exceeded the scope of ordinary divine abilities, as the rule particles contained within it were several times more than that of a normal divine technique. As a result, the Ice and Evil Clans within a hundred-mile radius felt as if they were walking through quicksand. This area effectively became the domain of Pillar Mountain. The giant hand in front of them had shrunk by about half, with much of its power redirected by Chen Fei to manifest Pillar Mountain. Chen Fei¡¯s perception of the rule particles in the resonance space extended, allowing him to capture Teng Li¡¯s position nearly two hundred miles away. In this brief moment, Teng Li had moved nearly two hundred miles, demonstrating impressive fleeing skills. If he delayed any longer, losing his trail might make it impossible for Chen Fei to know where he ultimately escaped to, even if Chen Fei could move. Chen Fei extended his right hand forward and then pulled it back. Teng Li, who was frantically fleeing nearly two hundred miles away, felt a darkness in the sky and then saw a giant hand descending from above. Teng Li¡¯s eyes widened. This giant hand was becoming his nightmare. Abandoning his own kin to escape, Teng Li felt no shame. He believed that preserving his own life was more important than that of others. Yet even as he fled, Chen Fei, the human, was still in pursuit. ¡°Break!¡± Teng Li¡¯s eyes widened as he roared fiercely. The remaining power of the Mountain-Shaking Formation surged instantly and crashed toward the giant hand in the sky. Worried about insufficient power, Teng Li shattered twenty of his avatars in one go. The remaining power of the Mountain-Shaking Formation burned fiercely like oil on fire, causing the space it passed through to ripple. At Taiyin Peak, Chen Fei remained impassive. He rotated his right hand, and the giant hand nearly two hundred miles away followed suit, transforming into five fingers that surrounded Teng Li. From destruction to confinement, while this hand could not directly annihilate Teng Li, it was enough to trap him momentarily. Seeing the transformation of the giant hand, Teng Li understood Chen Fei¡¯s intention and his eyes grew more frenzied. He smashed the power of the Mountain-Shaking Formation wildly against the Five-Finger Mountain. ¡°Boom!¡± Three of the five giant fingers shattered instantly, but two persisted. The surrounding Heaven and Earth energy surged and continuously flowed into the remaining two fingers, while the three shattered fingers vaguely began to reassemble. Seeing the scene before him, Teng Li¡¯s heart sank, and a trace of despair appeared in his eyes. Despite having a dozen avatars around him, the brief delay had already drained most of his life force. At Taiyin Peak, Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and looked at the fleeing Ice and Evil Clan members around him. He grasped the Qianyuan Sword in front of him and drew it out. With the sound of a sword¡¯s ringing, a chilling sword intent immediately filled the hundred-mile radius. The dozens of Evil and Ice Clan members under the shadow of Pillar Mountain were filled with despair. From the moment Chen Fei cast the Pillar Mountain domain, to trapping Teng Li two hundred miles away, and now drawing his sword¡ªthis all happened in an instant. As a result, the dozens of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators within the Pillar Mountain domain had barely managed to escape any distance. Having scattered in a desperate bid for survival, they had tried to avoid being wiped out in one fell swoop by Chen Fei to increase their chances of survival. However, they were still trapped within the domain and could no longer rely on their kin¡¯s power, leaving them isolated. The dozens of Ice and Evil Clan members, sensing the overwhelming sword intent behind them, did not turn back to make a final stand. In the past, they would have tried to inflict even a minor injury on their enemy before dying. But facing Chen Fei, a monster who defied all logic and conventional wisdom of cultivation, the notion of a last-ditch effort or desperate struggle seemed utterly absurd. Previously, there had been over a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators gathered here. Did they lack the resolve for a final fight then? In the end, they were reduced to these defeated remnants. Having lost their courage, their minds were completely consumed by the desire to survive, leaving only the thought of fleeing. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only How fast could it be to kill mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators? Even without the power of Star Shatter Slash, Chen Fei, after shattering both his soul and divine abilities, was an insurmountable existence. With one sword strike after another, Chen Fei moved through the Evil and Ice Clan members as if strolling in a park. Whether the opponents resisted or not made no difference to Chen Fei. In the blink of an eye, the dozens of mid-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivators around him were all slain. Chapter 996 - Chapter 996: Emperor, Something Bad Has Happened Chapter 996: Emperor, Something Bad Has Happened Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Kuang Xingfeng stood at a distance, initially intending to assist Chen Fei and make the task easier for him. However, he soon realized that his help was unnecessary. Despite being on the same level as Chen Fei, the opponents in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm displayed none of the strength one would expect at that level. Under Chen Fei¡¯s sword, all resistance proved futile. A true hero should be like this! Watching Chen Fei¡¯s figure, this was the only thought echoing in Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s mind! After Chen Fei finished slaying the Ice Clan and the Evil Clan members present, he swung his left hand, and sixty-three portions of spiritual essence fell into the Concealment Bell. These were essential for executing the Star Shatter Slash. Without these mid-stage Sun Moon Realm spiritual essences, Chen Fei would have to use his own energy to drive the attack. If it came to that, Chen Fei would not be able to fight as effortlessly as he was now, nor could he produce attacks of this intensity. The hundreds of mid-grade mysterious treasures floating around turned into dust-sized particles and fell into Chen Fei¡¯s sleeves. The mid-grade mysterious treasures carried by the over a hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm opponents he killed with the first palm were absorbed by the Taiyin Peak. Chen Fei could only obtain them by destroying the entire Taiyin Peak. With Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, this was still beyond his capability. After all, his second palm attack had only slightly damaged the distorted environment of the Taiyin Peak and lowered its power level a bit. At this moment, standing beside the Taiyin Peak, Chen Fei could feel its power gradually recovering. Moreover, Chen Fei sensed a peculiar change in the distorted rules of Taiyin Peak, possibly stimulated by his previous attack. Chen Fei had initially thought the Taiyin Peak¡¯s power would decrease, but now it seemed to have become even more dangerous. After the Glass Space collided with the Return to Nothing Realm, its rules had become elusive. Chen Fei stored the mysterious treasures, took a step forward, and appeared hundreds of miles away. With another flash, he reached the Five Finger Mountain. At this point, the Five Finger Mountain had turned into a mere phantom. As Chen Fei arrived, the mountain shattered completely, revealing Teng Li inside. Teng Li had not given up on escaping; he continued to exert his maximum strength to break free from confinement. However, before Teng Li could fully express his joy, he saw Chen Fei outside the Five Finger Mountain. His gaze froze for a moment in surprise. Teng Li hadn¡¯t expected Chen Fei to arrive so quickly. Either Chen Fei had ignored the other Evil Clan and Ice Clan members to pursue him directly, or the Sun Moon Realm practitioners had already been killed. If the latter was true, with so much spiritual essence collected by Chen Fei, Teng Li had no chance of survival. Chen Fei looked at Teng Li¡¯s main body and the other nine clones. Now, he had the leisure to examine these peculiar distorted replicas. The thought of having two hundred clones at his level was quite exhilarating. However, practitioners in the Sun Moon Realm rarely train clones because clones carry most of the main body¡¯s information. If a clone is captured, the main body can be easily targeted. This was also why Chen Fei had abandoned the idea of cultivating his previous Mountain Sea Realm clone to the Sun Moon Realm level after reaching that stage. It wasn¡¯t necessary and would leave a significant vulnerability. Teng Li¡¯s clones were vastly different from typical clones. Chen Fei discovered that most of the information held by these clones did not actually belong to Teng Li, but rather to other practitioners. It was likely that these clones had only minimal information about Teng Li before their transformation. Therefore, these clones could exist only within a thousand miles of Teng Li¡¯s main body; otherwise, he would lose control over them. ¡°Spare my life, and I will offer any conditions you desire. I know where some Rule Crystals might be hidden. I can take you there,¡± Teng Li¡¯s voice was dry. ¡°Your soul seems off. Is this the side effect of the distorted transformation of your clones? Given your condition, even if you survive me, your soul will likely collapse eventually,¡± Chen Fei said with a dark glint in his eyes, a faint smile on his lips. ¡°Yes, forcibly creating so many clones has overwhelmed my soul. So, even if you don¡¯t kill me, I would die eventually,¡± Teng Li lowered his head slightly, his hair obscuring his eyes. ¡°Since you¡¯re going to die anyway, why bother fleeing?¡± ¡°I want revenge. I originally planned to take revenge on a peak Sun Moon Realm practitioner within my clan. If I don¡¯t kill him, I¡¯ll die with regret!¡± Teng Li¡¯s voice seemed to burst through gritted teeth, a deep-seated hatred emanating around him. ¡°You¡¯re truly cautious. Even in that situation, you left behind clones. Moreover, your technique allows for the transformation between the main body and the clones!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze wavered, and then his figure flashed as he charged directly at Teng Li. After observing for so long, Chen Fei wanted to determine if Teng Li still had other clones remaining. As for Teng Li¡¯s pleas for mercy and talk of revenge, Chen Fei didn¡¯t believe a word of it. Even if it were true, what did it have to do with Chen Fei? Why should a human like Chen Fei accommodate an alien¡¯s vendetta? Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Teng Li¡¯s face changed dramatically. All ten clones suddenly ignited and were on the verge of exploding. As Chen Fei had guessed, Teng Li had indeed left some clones elsewhere. Despite the fact that Taiyin Peak had over a thousand mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioners at that time, Teng Li had prepared an escape plan. Here, Teng Li¡¯s main body was present, but when needed, Teng Li could transform his clones into his main body¡ªthis was the marvel of the Hundred Strange Night Walkers technique. However, Chen Fei saw through it instantly. This human prodigy was not only unmatched in combat but also possessed an incredibly sharp eye. Teng Li abandoned all illusions, causing all the clones here to shatter in order to preserve the clones in other locations. A portion of spiritual essence flew out from the Concealment Bell, enveloping Pillar Mountain, causing Teng Li¡¯s ten clones to freeze. While it was easy for Chen Fei to kill Teng Li¡¯s ten clones without needing to burn any spiritual essence, what he needed was to eliminate Teng Li¡¯s main body as well. Therefore, the ten clones couldn¡¯t all die¡ªChen Fei needed them to determine the locations of Teng Li¡¯s other clones. Teng Li¡¯s clones looked somewhat twisted due to the excessive strain. Before Chen Fei, even self-destruction was impossible for them. The disparity in their strengths was beyond imagination. The Qianyuan Sword turned into a streak of light, flashing across the foreheads of Teng Li¡¯s ten clones. Several particles of rules appeared before Chen Fei, with some resonating with distant locations. With the Thousand-Mile Soul Lock, Chen Fei was fundamentally tracking Teng Li¡¯s soul. A figure in slumber, located a thousand miles away, suddenly opened its eyes. This was one of the clones Teng Li had placed there. This clone was the first Teng Li had transformed, coming from the Ice Clan¡¯s shaman. As it had been transformed the longest, Teng Li had invested the most effort into it, making it easier to transform into his main body. Teng Li¡¯s aura gradually grew stronger, and a crystal appeared in his hand¡ªit was a Rule Crystal. Teng Li hesitated for a moment, then a ruthless look appeared in his eyes as he moved the Rule Crystal towards his mouth. The human Chen Fei might soon be on his way, and Teng Li needed to forcibly enhance his own strength¡ªnot to kill Chen Fei, but to give himself a chance to escape. By forcibly refining the power of the Rule Crystal, he planned to merge with the rules and become an ethereal shadow to escape. Afterward, his soul might truly lose control and shatter, but that was a matter for later. Teng Li needed to survive first. ¡°You really have a Rule Crystal in hand.¡± A voice suddenly spoke in Teng Li¡¯s ear. The Rule Crystal that was about to enter his mouth was abruptly yanked away by an unseen force, suspended in mid-air. Teng Li looked up in disbelief at the figure before him. How could it be so fast? What kind of monster is this human? How is it that everything is seen through and broken by him? Chen Fei looked at Teng Li with a faint smile, his right index finger extending towards him. ¡°Ah!¡± Teng Li screamed in madness, but he found his body unable to move, forced to watch as Chen Fei¡¯s finger pointed at his forehead. Teng Li¡¯s body stiffened suddenly, and all his strength began to drain away rapidly, an overwhelming weakness rising from deep within him. Teng Li¡¯s mouth trembled slightly, his right hand reaching out as if trying to grasp something. It shouldn¡¯t have been like this. With so many clones, how could he still lose? Even with one clone hidden so far away, how was it still found? What more could he possibly do? ¡°Boom!¡± Teng Li collapsed to the ground, turning into a pile of ashes. The spiritual essence within was extracted by Chen Fei and gathered in his palm. In less than a moment, another figure appeared beside him¡ªit was Chen Fei¡¯s real body, having arrived after several teleportations. The attack that killed Teng Li¡¯s main body was executed by a projection of Chen Fei¡¯s Star Shatter Slash. Only through the resonance between the rule particles could Chen Fei cross such a vast distance instantaneously; otherwise, Teng Li¡¯s actions could not have been prevented. Whether Teng Li had chosen to flee from Taiyin Peak or face the destruction of his fellow Evil Clan members, Chen Fei had to ensure that several of Teng Li¡¯s clones were left behind to confirm the death of his main body. Otherwise, if given time to recover, Teng Li might again deploy over two hundred mid-stage Sun Moon Realm clones. With an experience of battling Chen Fei, Teng Li would likely avoid him in the future and secretly kill other human practitioners. Given the vastness of the Glass Space, it would be challenging for Chen Fei to locate him. But now, everything was over! As the projection vanished, Chen Fei took the Rule Crystal and smiled. This was the second Rule Crystal Chen Fei had obtained. Compared to the one he had acquired at Spirit Concealing Lake, this one was smaller, likely due to Teng Li having used part of it. Additionally, the aura of this Rule Crystal felt off, with evident twisted and chaotic fluctuations. Given the size of the Rule Crystal, using it for training Celestial Suppression would advance it somewhat, but reaching perfection would still be far off. The further one progresses with Celestial Suppression, the more proficiency is required, and without achieving perfection, a qualitative change cannot occur. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If there were enough Rule Crystals to bring Celestial Suppression to full completion, Chen Fei might be able to directly overcome the so-called dangers of the Glass Space. A moment later, Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang arrived and joined Chen Fei. Outside the Glass Space, six human emperors were listening to a report from a mid-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner who had just exited the dimension. The report detailed Chen Fei¡¯s actions: he had slain sixteen Water Clan members and over thirty Ice Clan members at Egret Ridge, and was now heading towards Taiyin Peak. Reliable information indicated that Taiyin Peak was gathering over a thousand alien creatures, including the formidable Teng Li from the Evil Clan. They were waiting for Chen Fei to walk into their trap, ready to catch him in a net. Chapter 997 - Chapter 997: Unprecedented Chapter 997: Unprecedented Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Chen Fei single-handedly slaughtered so many alien races?¡± Upon hearing Ye Jinhua¡¯s report, Emperor Sun Zhongqing expressed his surprise. Given the numerous Sun Moon Realm experts among the human race, as the emperor, Sun Zhongqing naturally wouldn¡¯t keep track of each one¡¯s situation in detail; it wasn¡¯t necessary. However, he was certainly aware of Chen Fei, as Chen Fei¡¯s performance in the Qiankun Mansion indicated that he was destined to reach the Rule Integration Realm in the future. Based on Chen Fei¡¯s performance so far, it was possible that he might even reach the mid or late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, rather than just the early stage. Whether he could ultimately reach the peak of the Rule Integration Realm and add another Emperor realm powerhouse to the human race was uncertain. After all, there were many factors that hindered the breakthrough from the late Rule Integration Realm to the Emperor realm. Sometimes, mere talent wasn¡¯t enough to overcome these obstacles. Despite Chen Fei¡¯s extraordinary talent, the situation reported by Ye Jinhua still made Sun Zhongqing somewhat skeptical. A single person with a sword clashing against dozens of opponents of the same rank, and defeating them all, was a level of difficulty far beyond just fighting above one¡¯s rank. ¡°My disciples have verified it from multiple sources, and the facts are indeed as reported. The Evil Clan had also gathered dozens of people to ambush Chen Fei, but upon hearing of the Egret Ridge¡¯s Ice Clan¡¯s crushing defeat, they immediately withdrew,¡± Ye Jinhua said quietly. In the presence of an Emperor, disciples of the Sun Moon Realm typically showed respect. Sun Zhongqing nodded. Such news would not have been reported without confirmation; Ye Jinhua would not dare to come forth and report it otherwise. ¡°This child is indeed remarkable, with both courage and talent, but continuing on to Taiyin Peak seems somewhat too reckless,¡± Emperor Pu Changyun remarked with a frown. No matter how strong a person was, there would always be limits. The Ice Clan and Evil Clan in the Glass Space, upon learning of Chen Fei¡¯s talent and combat prowess, would certainly not let him leave alive. According to Ye Jinhua, Taiyin Peak was currently swarming with over a thousand alien races of the Sun Moon Realm mid-stage. Even if Chen Fei was exceptionally strong, he would not be able to withstand such a force. Dao Yuefeng also furrowed his brow, but unlike the other emperors, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s expression seemed somewhat puzzled. Beneath Dao Yuefeng¡¯s sleeves, his right hand continuously gestured as he deduced Chen Fei¡¯s current situation. Although Dao Yuefeng couldn¡¯t make precise predictions across the Glass Space, calculating a general outcome was still possible. At this moment, the result of the deduction suggested that Chen Fei¡¯s journey to Taiyin Peak did not seem to be dangerous. This was rather odd. Unless Chen Fei¡¯s real purpose was not Taiyin Peak, but rather to feint and go somewhere else. If that was the case, it seemed possible, as there was no reason to head straight into the gathering of so many alien races. ¡°Have any other individuals been sent to prevent Chen Fei from heading to Taiyin Peak?¡± Sun Zhongqing asked. ¡°Yes, but Chen Fei is moving very quickly. I¡¯m not sure if they will catch up in time,¡± Ye Jinhua replied uncertainly. Pu Changyun and the others turned to Dao Yuefeng. Being outside the Glass Space, their actions were severely limited. Even if they sent information, it might arrive too late. Thus, many arrangements were left to Dao Yuefeng. Dao Yuefeng, who was adept at divination, could make some anticipatory arrangements that might slightly assist the human Sun Moon Realm experts within the Glass Space. ¡°If other actions are unfeasible, we can still withdraw from the Glass Space in advance. As for Chen Fei, find him and have him leave the Glass Space first.¡± Dao Yuefeng¡¯s hand stopped moving. The rules of the Glass Space were too distorted; even Dao Yuefeng could not calculate much. Even attempting to divine someone specific, like Chen Fei, only yielded vague results. Given Chen Fei¡¯s ability to single-handedly defeat dozens of alien races of the same rank, and considering the current complexity of the Glass Space, it was best for Chen Fei to withdraw first. After all, Chen Fei¡¯s situation was likely already known to the Ice Clan and Evil Clan¡¯s emperors, who would certainly issue orders to kill him with all their might. It was better not to risk Chen Fei in the Glass Space and avoid losing a future Rule Integration Realm expert. ¡°Understood!¡± Ye Jinhua bowed and then turned to head into the Glass Space. Suddenly, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s expression shifted. Looking at the Glass Space, he extended his right hand, and a crack opened, through which a human Sun Moon Realm expert was pulled out. ¡°Reporting to the Emperor, I have something to report.¡± As soon as the person emerged, seeing Dao Yuefeng and the other emperors, he quickly spoke up. Ye Jinhua looked at the newcomer and realized it was Zong Fangshan, whose steps involuntarily halted. In the Glass Space, Zong Fangshan had been with Ye Jinhua gathering information on Chen Fei. Ye Jinhua had left first, while Zong Fangshan continued to investigate. Had there been a change in Chen Fei¡¯s situation? ¡°Is it about Chen Fei?¡± Sun Zhongqing asked in a deep voice. The other Sun Moon Realm experts who had left the Glass Space had little to report, and at this moment, the biggest issue related to the human race in the Glass Space seemed to be Chen Fei. ¡°Yes!¡± Zong Fangshan nodded, his expression showing barely concealed excitement as he announced loudly: ¡°Before I left, Chen Fei had already arrived at Taiyin Peak. According to reliable sources, Chen Fei single-handedly defeated hundreds of alien races with two strikes, then, alongside Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang, attacked over three hundred alien races. The Evil Clan¡¯s genius, Teng Li, fled in a panic!¡± Zong Fangshan¡¯s words were brief, but the news they carried was explosive. A mid-tier Sun Moon Realm expert, single-handedly eliminating over a thousand of the same rank? Even a peak Sun Moon Realm expert would be overwhelmed and buried by such a force. Earlier, when Chen Fei had slain dozens of mid-tier Sun Moon Realm experts, Sun Zhongqing and the others had calculated that Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength was almost at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. The peak of the Sun Moon Realm still fell within that realm¡¯s boundaries, and it was absolutely impossible for one person to face over a thousand mid-tier Sun Moon Realm experts. ¡°Clarify the situation,¡± Pu Changyun said with a frown. ¡°I don¡¯t know the details either, but according to the reports from the Gong Clan¡¯s Sun Moon Realm experts present, Chen Fei¡¯s two strikes were nearly at the level of Rule Integration Realm power, which is why the Ice Clan and Evil Clan¡¯s Sun Moon Realm experts were defeated.¡± Zong Fangshan explained, detailing what he had heard. Dao Yuefeng listened to Zong Fangshan and began to understand why he had divined Chen Fei to be safe. It turned out that Chen Fei had indeed been safe by eliminating the thousands of alien races at Taiyin Peak. Even Dao Yuefeng had not considered this possibility earlier. Who could have imagined that a mid-tier Sun Moon Realm expert could unleash attacks close to Rule Integration Realm strength? As peak Sixth Stage Emperor Realm, they understood just how difficult and extraordinary it was to achieve such a feat. Even in their own time, they could only perform such powerful attacks when they were at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm and nearing a breakthrough. Chen Fei, however, was only at the mid-tier Sun Moon Realm. As Zong Fangshan finished recounting the details, Sun Zhongqing and the others exchanged glances, and with their level of composure, they struggled to express their emotions. Not only among the human race but also within the other alien races, the news of Chen Fei single-handedly destroying over a thousand mid-tier Sun Moon Realm experts led to a flurry of activity. Other Clans hurried to leave the Glass Space to report the situation. All the Emperor realm experts who heard this news were filled with disbelief. Just as the mid-tier Sun Moon Realm experts at Taiyin Peak had been unable to comprehend how Chen Fei could inflict such damage, the Emperor realm experts found it equally incomprehensible, as such a phenomenon had never occurred among the surrounding dozen or so races. In other words, Chen Fei had achieved something unprecedented, and it was likely that no future Sun Moon Realm expert would ever accomplish such a feat. ¡°This will cause some trouble for the Ice Clan and Evil Clan,¡± the Gong Clan Emperor said with a light smile. The Gong Clan Emperor¡¯s words mirrored the sentiments of the other alien Emperor realm experts. Given how ruthlessly the Ice Clan and Evil Clan had previously oppressed the human Sun Moon Realm experts, they were now equally fearful in return. With nearly half of the Ice Clan and Evil Clan¡¯s mid-tier Sun Moon Realm experts having been wiped out at Taiyin Peak, any remaining mid-tier Sun Moon Realm experts elsewhere would meet the same fate if they encountered Chen Fei. No matter how they banded together, they wouldn¡¯t stand a chance, and uniting might even lead to quicker defeat. The only options now were to either quickly withdraw from the Glass Space or avoid Chen Fei at a distance. The same fate likely awaited those alien races that had previously targeted the human race when they encountered Chen Fei. The tide had turned dramatically. Previously, the human race had to hide and evade in the Glass Space to avoid ambushes. Now, the situation had reversed completely. And all this upheaval had been caused by just one mid-tier Sun Moon Realm human. At this moment, the Ice Clan and Evil Clan¡¯s emperors, upon hearing the reports, looked extremely grim. Their frustration was not only due to the heavy losses but also because the human race had produced such a prodigy. If Chen Fei continued to grow, he would become a significant threat to both the Ice Clan and Evil Clan in the future. The key issue was that even knowing Chen Fei was a looming threat, they were currently powerless to act. Within the Glass Space, the Ice Clan and Evil Clan were too busy avoiding Chen Fei to launch a coordinated attack. Once Chen Fei left the Glass Space, the six human emperors would certainly protect him with all their might, leaving no opportunity for the alien races. And if Chen Fei returned to the human realm, he would likely stay within the borders, making it difficult to strike against him. Outside the Glass Space, the impact of Chen Fei¡¯s battle at Taiyin Peak stirred up a whirlwind of activity. Inside the Glass Space, after reuniting with Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang, Chen Fei decided to head towards Suspended Peak Mountain. Most of the Ice Clan and Evil Clan were gathered there, and there were also many Sun Moon Realm experts from the Water Clan, Forest Clan, and Hill Clan. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If they moved quickly, they might be able to eliminate even more. Meanwhile, in the Glass Space¡¯s central mountain range, within the Glass Palace, several Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan were intently observing a scroll. The scroll depicted Chen Fei¡¯s earlier attacks. Although the Glass Clan appeared to be confined to the central mountain range, they were not actually restricted in that way. The entire situation within the Glass Space was under their surveillance. Chapter 998 - Chapter 998: Weapon Chapter 998: Weapon Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When the Glass Space was being pulled towards the Return to Nothing Realm, its Rule Integration Realm experts had long sensed the impending fall. The Glass Clan had attempted to alter this fate, but compared to the immense power of the Return to Nothing Realm, the Glass Space seemed too weak. In other words, the two were simply incomparable. The fall of the Glass Space into the Return to Nothing Realm had become inevitable. Once the Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Space realized this harsh reality, they began preparing for the imminent collision between the Glass Space and the Return to Nothing Realm. Naturally, these Rule Integration Realm experts could have left the Glass Space before the collision occurred. For Rule Integration Realm experts, surviving in the void and finding the coordinates of the Return to Nothing Realm was not a difficult task. However, if the Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan had simply departed, the remaining beings in the Glass Space, except for a few lucky ones, would have been doomed to die. This was not a baseless assumption; in such realm collisions, Rule Integration Realm experts caught at the center would face certain death. Those below the Rule Integration Realm level would also face annihilation if struck by the aftermath of the collision. Among the seventeen Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan, nine left before the collision, while the remaining eight stayed behind and relocated most of the Glass Clan and other beings to the Central Mountain Range. Ultimately, the majority of the Glass Clan survived. Although some perished in the collision, this was the best outcome that could be achieved. Besides relocating various precious materials and beings to the Central Mountain Range before the collision, the Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan also crafted a map of the mountains and rivers. Using the innate treasure, the Mountain River Sword, which had existed since the birth of the Glass Space, and with the refinement of eight Rule Integration Realm experts, it was ultimately forged into a Rule Integration Realm Artifact, the Mountain River Map. The Mountain River Sword, previously wielded by the strongest expert of the Glass Space, was elevated to a Rule Integration Realm Artifact after this expert broke through to Rule Integration Realm a thousand years ago. Since the Mountain River Sword was born with the Glass Space, it naturally resonated with the rules of the realm. After being forged into the Mountain River Map, this resonance was preserved, allowing it to reflect the current state of the Glass Space. Since the entry of alien races into the Glass Space, the Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan in the Central Mountain Range had been aware of and continuously monitored these intruders. The purpose of forging the Mountain River Map was not only to monitor the entire Glass Space but also to move freely within it. However, the intensity of the collision between the Glass Space and the Return to Nothing Realm exceeded the Rule Integration Realm experts¡¯ expectations. The Glass Space was on the brink of collapse, with its rules distorted and even broken. The resonance between the Mountain River Map and the Glass Space instantly dropped several levels, making it impossible for the map to move freely throughout the realm. Nevertheless, this was not a major issue. The general trends within the Glass Space were still under their control, except for the appearance of Chen Fei and his attacks, which were nearly of Rule Integration Realm strength. Since the entry of alien races into the Glass Space and the appearance of these races, the Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan had never considered sitting idly by. Outside the Glass Space, there were Emperor-level experts, and the Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan had sensed them through the Mountain River Map. As the rules of the Glass Space gradually stabilized, it was inevitable that more Emperor-level experts would arrive in the Glass Space. At that point, all the Glass Clan members, including their Rule Integration Realm experts, would likely be at their mercy. Against Emperor-level experts, the ordinary Rule Integration Realm experts would be powerless to resist. Life or death would depend entirely on the decisions of others. The Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan did not want to face such a situation. Moreover, if even those at the Rule Integration Realm level were at the mercy of fate, the situation for others in the Glass Clan would be even worse. When the Glass Space collided with the Return to Nothing Realm, they chose not to leave early to preserve the lives of the Glass Clan members. The presence of eight danger zones within the Glass Space was not a coincidence. In fact, these Rule Integration Realm experts had deliberately created them using the Mountain River Map. The alien races within these zones, which relied on twisted rules, were nearly immortal. At the right moment, the Rule Integration Realm experts planned to fuse each of these alien races with themselves, gaining an almost immortal characteristic. Additionally, the remaining Glass Clan Emperor controlled the Mountain River Map, integrating the eight Rule Integration Realm experts into a single force capable of driving the Glass Space. Even when Emperor-level experts from outside the Glass Space arrived, they would have some confidence to resist. However, this was not about forcibly resisting dozens of Emperor-level experts but rather having a chance to negotiate or even merge with a certain race. It was preferable to have a chance to speak rather than being obliterated without any opportunity to negotiate. The plan had been progressing smoothly until Chen Fei launched an attack with nearly Rule Integration Realm strength and destroyed some of the distorted rules within the Taiyin Peak. This had caused a change in the situation. Due to the damage to the rules at Taiyin Peak, not only had its power diminished, but other changes had also occurred, which were highly disadvantageous for the subsequent fusion of these danger zones. With Chen Fei heading to Suspended Peak Mountain, there was a concern that fighting there might also lead to changes. Moreover, given the power Chen Fei had displayed, the eight danger zones in the Glass Space would likely face further attacks. ¡°We originally planned to wait until the rules stabilized more before going out to fuse with those alien races, but now it seems we can no longer wait,¡± a voice echoed in the Glass Palace. Ideally, they would wait for the next rule changes when the external experts could not enter, and the rules of the Glass Space would be less intense, allowing the eight danger zones to mature further. More importantly, this would provide enough time to refine these alien races. Having ample time would allow them to perfect their plans rather than rushing to complete them before the experts arrived. ¡°Should we refine those alien races now? Their potential is still not high enough, and refining them now would greatly impact our future strength,¡± another Rule Integration Realm expert from the Glass Clan frowned and said. ¡°We don¡¯t need to refine them immediately, but this human must be driven out. We cannot allow him to continue destroying those alien races,¡± one of the Rule Integration Realm experts pointed at Chen Fei on the Mountain River Map. With the arrival of so many alien races in the Glass Space, the Glass Clan had already obtained some basic information about these races through the Mountain River Map. ¡°This human race has extraordinary talent. Do you think that if we forcibly retain him in the Glass Space, we might have some bargaining chips with the Emperor-level experts of the human race?¡± a voice suddenly suggested. The other eight Rule Integration Realm experts of the Glass Clan fell silent. This move seemed risky¡ªmight the human Emperor-level experts think they were being threatened? ¡°Forget it. Just drive him out. The strength of this human is formidable, and it¡¯s unnecessary to take such a risk,¡± Zhu Min said after some thought, shaking his head. With a wave of his right hand, Zhu Min altered the scene on the Mountain River Map to track Chen Fei and his companions. The resonance of the Mountain River Map connected the entire Glass Space, functioning like a force of nature. Even Rule Integration Realm experts might not notice any anomalies, let alone Chen Fei. ¡°But merely driving him away will make the external Emperor-level experts, especially the human ones, quickly notice our unusual activities. Many things could become uncontrollable then,¡± another Glass Clan Emperor, Qiu Yu, warned. Zhu Min¡¯s hand paused slightly; this was indeed a concern. Through each tear in the Glass Space and the feedback from the Mountain River Map, they had sensed the terrifying power of Emperor-level experts. If the Glass Space were to be discovered, it was hard to predict what might happen. ¡°Then what do you suggest we do?¡± Zhu Min asked, turning to the others. ¡°Killing a Sun Moon Realm being has little significance, but we could imprison him in one of the alien races until the rules change. Once we¡¯ve successfully refined the alien races, we can then decide whether to release him or not,¡± Qiu Yu suggested with a serious tone. Zhu Min said nothing, turning to look at the other Rule Integration Realm experts. They exchanged glances and agreed with Qiu Yu¡¯s suggestion. They could neither allow Chen Fei to continue disrupting the alien races nor could they drive him away now and expose their situation. Therefore, imprisoning him was the only option. As for whether Chen Fei would be released later or handed over to the Evil Clan or Ice Clan, it would depend on the situation. Currently, based on what they had seen and learned, the most powerful were the human race, the Evil Clan, and the Ice Clan, and they were in opposition. Given this human prodigy, the Evil Clan and Ice Clan would undoubtedly want to eliminate him quickly. Thus, handing Chen Fei over to them could potentially earn them significant goodwill. ¡°Who will go?¡± Zhu Min nodded, no longer opposing the idea. ¡°I¡¯ll go. With such talent, I¡¯m curious about how he trains,¡± Qiu Yu said with a light smile. ¡°Alright!¡± Zhu Min waved his hand, and the Mountain River Map emitted a dazzling light. Ripples spread across its surface. While the Mountain River Map could not allow them to appear anywhere in the Glass Space at will, it had no issue transporting them out of the Central Mountain Range. With a smile on his face, Qiu Yu moved to the Mountain River Map, stepped inside, and vanished from the Glass Palace. Chen Fei, who was heading to Suspended Peak Mountain, suddenly changed his expression. His Indestructible Vision was trembling violently, and a sense of imminent disaster surged in his heart. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang noticed Chen Fei¡¯s expression and asked in surprise. ¡°There¡¯s danger. You two should go elsewhere or leave the Glass Space immediately!¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly where the danger was coming from, but within the Glass Space, where Rule Integration Realm experts were absent, nothing should be able to threaten him. Especially since Chen Fei currently had numerous spiritual essences at his disposal, allowing him to unleash attacks nearly equivalent to Rule Integration Realm strength. Without time for further explanation, Chen Fei took a step forward, entering a spatial rift and disappearing from his original location. Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang, hearing Chen Fei¡¯s warning, were visibly concerned. If someone as formidable as Chen Fei sensed danger, it was clear that this threat was beyond their ability to handle. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Realizing this, Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang adjusted their course and flew towards other areas. Chen Fei began to rapidly relocate, heading towards a weaker spot in the Glass Space¡¯s spatial structure. With Chen Fei¡¯s current power, even if he unleashed the Shatter Star Slash, it would only create minor fissures in the space. These tiny fissures would vanish in an instant, making it nearly impossible for the external Emperor-level experts to pinpoint his location. In a very short period, Chen Fei had moved tens of thousands of miles, but the warning from his Indestructible Vision not only persisted but intensified. Chapter 999 - Chapter 999: Ashes and Smoke Chapter 999: Ashes and Smoke Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Fei furrowed his brow. If Chen Fei had had any doubts before, he was now completely certain that a powerhouse at the Rule Integration Realm was chasing him. Otherwise, how could they be pursuing him so relentlessly? Moreover, the rules of the Glass Space dictated that outsiders at the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t enter. If they tried to force their way in, they would face the oppressive rules of the entire realm. Facing the rules of an entire realm with the rules one controlled at the Rule Integration Realm was extremely perilous. Not only would they be unable to exert their Rule Integration Realm power, but it would also damage their own origin, making it a total loss. Furthermore, the current celestial phenomena of the Glass Space had undergone significant changes, visible even to those in the Sun Moon Realm within the realm. ¡°Is it the Rule Integration Realm member of the Glass Clan from the Central Mountain Range? Why are they pursuing me?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s heart was filled with confusion. The only Rule Integration Realm beings in the entire Glass Space were there. Seeing that the Celestial Suppression¡¯s warning indicated imminent danger, the outcome of an encounter was unpredictable. Chen Fei seemed to be sweeping through the entire Glass Space effortlessly because only mid-tier Sun Moon Realm beings were present there. At the moment, Chen Fei¡¯s combat power made him invincible against mid-tier Sun Moon Realm opponents. However, facing a Rule Integration Realm being was beyond Chen Fei¡¯s capabilities. The Sun Moon Realm and Rule Integration Realm were two different levels of existence. Chen Fei¡¯s Star Shatter Slash had nearly the attacking power of a Rule Integration Realm, making him more aware of how terrifying a true Rule Integration Realm being could be. Chen Fei looked ahead, relying on his sensitivity to space to find a suitable weak spot. He still needed to move another hundred thousand miles. However, according to the Celestial Suppression¡¯s warning, he would be caught by the Rule Integration Realm powerhouse within another sixty thousand miles at most. It was too late to escape the Glass Space unharmed. Chen Fei had to choose another escape route. His gaze swept around, and a thought suddenly occurred to him. To the north, at most forty thousand miles away, was the Suspended Peak Mountain. The distance between the Taiyin Peak and the Suspended Peak Mountain was less than a hundred thousand miles. Chen Fei had unintentionally approached the Suspended Peak Mountain during his rapid movement. Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. Since escaping the Glass Space was no longer feasible, he wondered if entering the Suspended Peak Mountain, a perilous area, could allow him to avoid the Rule Integration Realm expert¡¯s pursuit. It wasn¡¯t about hiding from the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s perception, but rather if Chen Fei entered a perilous area, the Rule Integration Realm powerhouse would either have to tear through the perilous zone to capture him or enter the Suspended Peak Mountain themselves to capture him. Chen Fei had only encountered two perilous areas in the Glass Space: Spirit Concealing Lake and Taiyin Peak. Chen Fei¡¯s original judgment was that with the power surpassing the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, he could directly tear through the barrier to leave Spirit Concealing Lake. However, the later appearance of a shadow had overturned Chen Fei¡¯s initial guess. If one used brute force to forcibly leave, as opposed to the clever methods Chen Fei used before, even a peak Sun Moon Realm being would face exaggerated resistance. On Taiyin Peak, Chen Fei¡¯s attack, which was almost at the Rule Integration Realm level, shattered part of the peak¡¯s power. After this force decreased, some peculiar changes occurred. This meant that the power of the Rule Integration Realm could potentially tear through these perilous areas directly, or, by tearing through parts of them, cause more intense changes in the perilous zones. Chen Fei hesitated for a moment before heading straight for the Suspended Peak Mountain. Forty thousand miles: for an ordinary person, crossing such a distance is almost unimaginable, as it could involve rivers, lakes, and seas along the way. But for Chen Fei, who could move continuously, covering this distance quickly was no problem. The first sight that greeted Chen Fei at the Suspended Peak Mountain was a mountain and a temple. Chen Fei glanced around. This place used to be home to many different races, particularly the Evil Clan and Ice Clan of the Sun Moon Realms. However, it was now notably deserted. Chen Fei sensed some of these races a few hundred miles away, but there were no Evil Clan or Ice Clan among them. Clearly, the news of the battle at Taiyin Peak had reached the Suspended Peak Mountain, causing the Evil Clan and Ice Clan here to flee in fear of being trapped by Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked down at the mountain temple. Although it wasn¡¯t the core of the Suspended Peak Mountain, this temple had managed to block other Sun Moon Realm beings from spying on the mountain. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and he looked back. A vast and terrifying aura was surging from a distant location. Chen Fei¡¯s expression grew solemn. It was indeed a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse. The movement of the rule particles accompanying this aura was too obvious; only a Rule Integration Realm being could produce such an effect. Thousands of miles away, Qiu Yu¡¯s expression darkened. He had initially thought that capturing Chen Fei would be a straightforward task. Chen Fei¡¯s earlier display of combat power was inconsistent with the norm but still fell within the range of Sun Moon Realm abilities. Chen Fei¡¯s attacks, nearly as powerful as those of the Rule Integration Realm, fell just short. This small difference was a chasm between the Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realms. Qiu Yu hadn¡¯t expected that, just as he left the Central Mountain Range and was following the map¡¯s guidance to capture Chen Fei, Chen Fei would be fleeing at such an unreasonable speed. It was clear that the human had sensed the danger and was trying to escape the Glass Space. If the human voluntarily left the Glass Space, Qiu Yu wouldn¡¯t insist on capturing him, as the Glass Clan¡¯s original intention was only to prevent Chen Fei from destroying the eight perilous zones. However, if Chen Fei was escaping due to imminent danger, the human emperor outside would inevitably become suspicious of the situation within the Glass Space. This might jeopardize their carefully planned objectives. Therefore, Qiu Yu had to capture this human! Moments later, Qiu Yu arrived at the front of the Suspended Peak Mountain and looked at Chen Fei. He then suddenly waved his right hand. Chen Fei¡¯s body tensed instinctively, as if seeing a natural enemy. But soon, Chen Fei realized that Qiu Yu wasn¡¯t attacking him. Hundreds of miles away, the few remaining members of the different races suddenly froze and then abruptly combusted into ashes. Qiu Yu wouldn¡¯t allow any news of the Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm members leaving the Central Mountain Range to reach the Sun Moon Realm beings. If Chen Fei were not a special figure, a genius of the human race, whose direct killing would enrage the human emperor, the Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm member would have taken a different approach towards him. As for the Sun Moon Realm members of other races, the death of a few of them was insignificant to Qiu Yu, who would naturally deal with them directly. Chen Fei, sensing the dissipating auras of the Sun Moon Realm beings hundreds of miles away, was solemn. This was a true Rule Integration Realm powerhouse. With a mere gesture, the Rule Integration Realm could make the Sun Moon Realm beings powerless to resist. Unlike Chen Fei, who had to use his Star Shatter Slash and resonate with rule particles, a Rule Integration Realm being directly controlled and manipulated the rules. ¡°Human Chen Fei, at your service!¡± Chen Fei took a deep breath and cupped his hands in greeting. ¡°Come with me, and I can spare your life,¡± Qiu Yu said, looking at Chen Fei with a commanding tone. ¡°May I ask how I have offended the elder?¡± Chen Fei asked, frowning. ¡°You have three breaths of time. Come up now!¡± Qiu Yu¡¯s voice suddenly grew louder. The space around Chen Fei tightened abruptly, and an immense sealing force descended upon him. Chen Fei had deliberately stood before the Suspended Peak Mountain. Qiu Yu immediately saw through Chen Fei¡¯s intentions. What had seemed like an order was actually a prelude to this sudden attack. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. As the surrounding space began to close in, Chen Fei managed to slip out of the space¡¯s seal and appeared several miles away. Without a word, Chen Fei moved directly into the Suspended Peak Mountain and vanished from sight. In the face of a Rule Integration Realm being, Chen Fei¡¯s options were indeed limited. Understanding this, Chen Fei had heightened his alertness to the maximum when Qiu Yu appeared. When Qiu Yu took action, the warning from the Celestial Suppression reached its peak. Relying on Celestial Suppression¡¯s sensitivity to rule particles, Chen Fei made a preemptive evasive move. Thus, it appeared as if Chen Fei had escaped Qiu Yu¡¯s seal. In reality, Chen Fei had already taken evasive action before the seal appeared, using the gap in space to escape. If Chen Fei had hesitated even for a moment, he would have fallen into Qiu Yu¡¯s hands. Chen Fei¡¯s technique of resonating with rule particles was too immature before a Rule Integration Realm being and could be easily broken. Chen Fei had stood before the Suspended Peak Mountain intending to inquire about the reason. However, it was clear that Qiu Yu had little regard for him. The arrogance of the Rule Integration Realm made it disdainful to waste words on a Sun Moon Realm being, even if that being was a genius of the human race. If Chen Fei does not fall midway, becoming a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse in the future is a certainty. But that is a matter for the future and has nothing to do with the Glass Clan or with Qiu Yu. In fact, Chen Fei¡¯s future fate might well depend on the will of the Glass Clan. If Chen Fei were to be sold to the Evil Clan and Ice Clan, this so-called human genius would have no future at all and would be stopped at the Sun Moon Realm. Therefore, Qiu Yu had no intention of discussing matters with a Sun Moon Realm being who might have no future. The priority was to capture him first! However, Qiu Yu did not expect that what seemed like a sure capture would fall through. Seeing Chen Fei disappear into the Suspended Peak Mountain, Qiu Yu¡¯s brow furrowed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Tearing apart the Suspended Peak Mountain was impossible; it would cause significant damage to the twisted rules within, which the Glass Clan intended to refine. It couldn¡¯t be destroyed. But without tearing the mountain apart, capturing Chen Fei meant directly entering the Suspended Peak Mountain. Since the Suspended Peak Mountain had not yet been refined, it treated all incoming beings equally. Moreover, because Qiu Yu¡¯s power far surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s, the Suspended Peak Mountain would automatically target Qiu Yu, forcing him to leave. This left Qiu Yu in a dilemma, with no easy way to proceed. Chapter 1000 - Chapter 1000: Unyielding Chapter 1000: Unyielding Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This was also the reason why Qiu Yu had suddenly attempted to capture Chen Fei earlier. Qiu Yu had wanted to avoid this situation, but unexpectedly, he had failed. Since leaving the Central Mountain Range to apprehend Chen Fei, everything had gone wrong. Looking at the Suspended Peak Mountain below, Qiu Yu thought that if Chen Fei remained trapped there, he wouldn¡¯t need to go in personally. After all, soon enough, one of them would refine this Suspended Peak Mountain using the Rule Integration Realm. However, given the near-Rule Integration Realm attack intensity Chen Fei had demonstrated, if he fully unleashed his power, the Suspended Peak Mountain would not be able to contain this human genius. Qiu Yu could, of course, stay outside the Suspended Peak Mountain, but this would pose a problem: his aura fluctuations might be detected by the Emperor-level experts outside. Emperors control an entire rule. As a Rule Integration Realm expert, Qiu Yu naturally understood the terror of Emperors; they were far stronger than ordinary Rule Integration Realm practitioners. Thus, one should never underestimate an Emperor¡¯s methods. Being overly cautious in the face of an Emperor-level expert is always wise. Hence, staying outside the Suspended Peak Mountain might lead to unexpected situations. ¡°Since you want to play, I¡¯ll play along!¡± Qiu Yu suddenly chuckled softly, his figure flickering and disappearing into the sky as he rushed straight into the Suspended Peak Mountain. Being forced into a dilemma by a mid-level Sun Moon Realm expert was quite amusing. Engaging within the Suspended Peak Mountain might damage it, but as long as it wasn¡¯t too excessive, it would be within tolerable limits. And Qiu Yu was confident that if he encountered Chen Fei directly again, the previous situation wouldn¡¯t repeat itself. Inside the Suspended Peak Mountain, Chen Fei discovered that at some point, he had turned into a statue. Surrounding Chen Fei were other statues, and below these statues, dozens of figures were kneeling. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly; the rules of the Suspended Peak Mountain seemed to have changed. According to the information Chen Fei had previously received, the Mountain God Temple of the Suspended Peak Mountain would have statues that emerged to forcibly kill, and then automatically restore, which matched the abnormal situation. However, now that he had actually entered the Suspended Peak Mountain, he found himself transformed into a completely immobile statue. ¡°Mountain God, the outside has suffered from years of drought. Please grant us some rain!¡± A member of the Glass Clan below suddenly looked up at Chen Fei¡¯s position, his expression full of earnestness and pleading. As this Glass Clan member spoke, Chen Fei felt his vital essence and spirit soul starting to drain away, while the sky outside the temple quickly turned overcast. The next moment, a torrential downpour instantly filled the heavens and earth. Unable to move, Chen Fei watched as his internal energy continued to drain away. Each raindrop outside was manifested from Chen Fei¡¯s own power. The outer layer of the clay statue continuously restrained Chen Fei¡¯s movements, and even the elemental energy of heaven and earth was blocked, preventing Chen Fei from absorbing any energy to replenish himself. ¡°It¡¯s raining, it¡¯s raining, but the rain isn¡¯t heavy enough. Mountain God, please make it rain harder!¡± Seeing the heavy rain outside, the dozens of Glass Clan members below all showed expressions of joy and excitement. Yet, some members still found the rain insufficient and continued to pray. As this Glass Clan member spoke, Chen Fei¡¯s vital essence and spirit soul drained even faster. At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t take long before Chen Fei would fall to the Sun Moon Realm and eventually be completely drained. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged. He hadn¡¯t expected the Suspended Peak Mountain to use such a method to kill. While Spirit Concealing Lake used subtlety, the Suspended Peak Mountain was like a blunt knife slicing flesh. Not only was it painful, but it also forced one to watch their own death with no way to resist. Chen Fei circulated the Indestructible Vision, drawing elemental energy from the void to replenish his body. If the Suspended Peak Mountain was intent on killing him this way, Chen Fei could remain inside and never leave. As for the outer clay statue, it actually couldn¡¯t completely imprison Chen Fei. If he wished, he could break free from it. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t do that. He was waiting, waiting for the Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm expert to make a choice. Whether to enter the Suspended Peak Mountain or stay outside. Chen Fei had been wondering why the Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm expert wanted to capture him, but without crucial information, he couldn¡¯t figure it out. From the earlier scene, where the Glass Clan expert had killed several Sun Moon Realm enemies across hundreds of miles, it seemed this Glass Clan expert did not want his appearance to be known by other alien races. Rule Integration Realm experts naturally wouldn¡¯t fear being known by Sun Moon Realm experts. What they truly feared was being discovered by the Emperors from other planes. The more an enemy tries to hide something, the more Chen Fei would act oppositely. Now it was a matter of seeing how the Glass Clan expert would respond, and Chen Fei would decide his next move accordingly. Suddenly, outside the Mountain God Temple, the sky trembled slightly, and then a figure appeared in mid-air. Chen Fei looked up. Even though the temple¡¯s roof obstructed his view, he still sensed the aura of the Glass Clan expert from earlier. The expert had followed him in. The entire Suspended Peak Mountain briefly stagnated due to Qiu Yu¡¯s entry, and then immense forces began to surge towards him, attempting to expel him from the mountain. Qiu Yu waved his hand, forcefully blocking the incoming invisible power within three feet of himself. This three feet was like a chasm. Qiu Yu looked down through the Mountain God Temple and saw Chen Fei, who had turned into a clay statue. With a cold gaze, Qiu Yu¡¯s right hand reached downward. The Mountain God Temple shattered instantly, and the dozens of Glass Clan members that had materialized were reduced to ashes. As soon as Qiu Yu appeared, Chen Fei within the clay statue had already started activating the Star Shatter Slash. Before Qiu Yu¡¯s hand could reach him, over fifty essence shards floated around Chen Fei, then ignited instantly. The sharp sword light sliced through the clay statue in an instant, then cut towards the mountain below. Chen Fei had a vague guess. He wasn¡¯t sure if his guess was correct, but he wanted to test it now. Initially, Chen Fei had come to the Suspended Peak Mountain to slightly trap the pursuing Rule Integration Realm expert, hoping to create a chance for escape. As the Glass Clan expert truly entered the Suspended Peak Mountain and reached for Chen Fei, Chen Fei realized something: the expert seemed to be deliberately restraining his power. With the power of the Rule Integration Realm, even though the Suspended Peak Mountain was a formidable danger, it surely couldn¡¯t trap him. If the primary goal was to capture Chen Fei, the Glass Clan expert could forcefully counter the Suspended Peak Mountain¡¯s effects. However, at this moment, the grasping hand was almost devoid of dissipated power, and the response to the Suspended Peak Mountain was merely passive defense. This was highly suspicious. Why would the expert concern themselves with the Suspended Peak Mountain¡¯s peculiarities? Unless the peculiarity was somehow beneficial to the Glass Clan expert or the entire Glass Clan, which would necessitate caution. If this hypothesis was correct, Chen Fei immediately thought of his previous strike on the Taiyin Peak, causing its twisted rules to erupt. Could this event be related to the Glass Clan sending such a strong expert to capture him? All these thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind in a split second, but they did not affect his actions. He continued to channel his sword essence, almost at Rule Integration Realm strength, toward the mountain. In mid-air, Qiu Yu saw Chen Fei¡¯s actions and frowned instantly. His gaze shifted, but his right hand¡¯s grasp remained unchanged, showing no attempt to intercept Chen Fei¡¯s strike. Chen Fei, sensing the unchanged attack from above, was somewhat surprised. Was his guess incorrect? Chen Fei split his sword essence into two parts. One continued to strike the mountain, while the other surged toward the giant hand reaching for him. ¡°Boom!¡± The mountain¡¯s body shook violently, then split open with a fissure dozens of miles long. A piece of Rule Crystal appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s field of vision. Chen Fei extended his elemental power to pull the Rule Crystal into his body and immediately stored it in his spatial grid. Though Chen Fei could have directly stored the unclaimed object into the spatial grid with his elemental power, he took an extra step to avoid detection by the Rule Integration Realm expert above. Chen Fei had sensed the Rule Crystal vaguely when he turned into a clay statue, though he didn¡¯t know its exact location. Previously, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have this ability. However, with the Great Completion of the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword and the perfected Celestial Suppression, he developed a slight sensitivity to Rule Crystals. The Black Rat wasn¡¯t by Chen Fei¡¯s side at the moment. During their journey to Taiyin Peak, Chen Fei had entrusted the Black Rat to Lu Shuzhang for safekeeping. Since Chen Fei was at the forefront, it was uncertain if he would face danger, so he decided to have Lu Shuzhang, who stayed behind, keep it safe. Even without the Black Rat, Chen Fei¡¯s ability to sense the Rule Crystal was already quite remarkable. When Qiu Yu appeared and most of the mountain¡¯s forces targeted him, Chen Fei roughly pinpointed the Rule Crystal¡¯s location. Therefore, the previous sword essence not only tested Qiu Yu but also aimed to see if it could locate the Rule Crystal. Indeed, Chen Fei managed to obtain one piece. As for the sword essence that countered the giant hand, it was easily shattered. While Chen Fei could effortlessly kill mid-level Sun Moon Realm foes, it proved insufficient against a true Rule Integration Realm expert. The Star Shatter Slash, while powerful, lacked the refinement of control that a Rule Integration Realm expert possessed. This subtle mastery over rules was beyond the reach of Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Just as the same amount of power Chen Fei wielded was far stronger than other mid-level Sun Moon Realm experts. Chen Fei¡¯s use of the Rule Crystal¡¯s power was full of flaws in the eyes of a true Rule Integration Realm expert. His entire body was tossed backward like a broken sack, blood and fragments scattering around him. Numerous spatial rifts formed around him, tearing at his body. The Suspended Peak Mountain shook violently, not only because Chen Fei¡¯s sword had sliced through the mountain but also due to Qiu Yu¡¯s palm triggering the distortion of the mountain¡¯s rules. The mountain¡¯s power surged, launching a frenzied assault against both Qiu Yu and Chen Fei. Qiu Yu looked down and found that Chen Fei, though severely injured, was not on the brink of death. His brow furrowed deeply. Qiu Yu had calculated that his previous palm strike should have brought Chen Fei to the brink of death and immobility. However, the strength of this human race¡¯s physique was astonishingly resilient, far beyond what a Sun Moon Realm expert should possess. Chen Fei rolled through the rocks but immediately stood up. The remaining dozens of essence shards flew out and burned away, while Chen Fei swiped his hand, tearing open the Suspended Peak Mountain¡¯s barrier and preparing to step through. ¡°Trying to escape?¡± Qiu Yu snorted coldly, fully unleashing his Rule Integration Realm power. The entire Suspended Peak Mountain suddenly stalled, and an unparalleled force bore down on Chen Fei. Despite Chen Fei using the Star Shatter Slash to resist, he still coughed up a large mouthful of blood, which spread across the crack in the barrier ahead. His body, unable to resist, was hurled toward Qiu Yu. The disparity was too great; Chen Fei was completely powerless to fight back. The Star Shatter Slash could barely hold its ground. As Chen Fei turned to look at the approaching Qiu Yu, his body began to disintegrate instantly, with terrifying forces scorching his form. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Qiu Yu¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Countless forces pressed down on Chen Fei. Was this the tenacity of the human race from the Return to Nothing Realm? He had only intended to capture him alive, yet the opponent was determined to fight to the death. Outside the Suspended Peak Mountain. Just as the barrier began to heal, a few drops of blood fell. Suddenly, dozens of precious materials appeared, then shattered and transformed into countless essence that surged into the blood. A figure slowly began to materialize. Chapter 1001 - Chapter 1001: Secretly Chapter 1001: Secretly Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The figure barely materialized, its aura extremely unstable, but it immediately stepped into the spatial rift ahead and moved several hundred miles away. As soon as it moved, the pressure within the spatial rift shattered the figure¡¯s already weak aura, as if a gust of wind could cause the figure to disintegrate completely. The figure was, of course, Chen Fei. By using the Blood Rebirth of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, Chen Fei intentionally shattered the barrier of Suspended Peak Mountain to give his blood a chance to escape. With the Blood Rebirth that came with the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, and as Chen Fei cultivated the Celestial Suppression and perfected it, the speed of Blood Rebirth and the distance between it and the main body had greatly increased. Moreover, its concealment had also improved. At this moment, within this nearly collapsing body, the soul¡¯s aura was quite different from that of the main body and was nearly imperceptible. This allowed practitioners who, under extreme circumstances, had to rely on Blood Rebirth to escape a greater chance of fleeing. Several treasures appeared and were quickly shattered, with their essence being rapidly absorbed by Chen Fei. Chen Fei did not stop, carefully targeting the spatial rift and stepping into it to continue his movement. Using treasures like this was undoubtedly extremely wasteful because Chen Fei¡¯s physical body was too weak at the moment, and the pressure in the spatial rift would continuously erode his strength. However, Chen Fei¡¯s most abundant resource at present was precisely these fifth-grade treasures. After killing so many alien races, he had acquired hundreds of mid-grade Celestial Treasures, and among these treasures were a considerable number of fifth-grade spiritual materials. If Chen Fei were to use them alone, he would hardly ever exhaust them. Wasting a few treasures at this moment was a mere drop in the ocean for Chen Fei. As long as he could quickly distance himself from Suspended Peak Mountain and find a weaker part of the spatial area to completely escape the Glass Space, it would be the most cost-effective thing for Chen Fei. At present, Chen Fei still had two Rule Crystals with him. The combined value of all his assets was immense, and losing them in the Glass Space would be painful for him. Since sensing the danger from the Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei had also done one more thing while constantly moving. He had gathered hundreds of mid-grade Celestial Treasures, as well as the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell¡ªanything of high value¡ªinto a jade box, and then threw the box into the spatial grid. Normally, space compartments cannot hold items with spatial attributes. For example, the Qiankun Bag that Chen Fei had used before could not be stored in the space compartment. Forcing it would eventually cause the Qiankun Bag to collapse, spilling everything inside. However, after Chen Fei obtained the Celestial Treasures, he discovered a method to seal the storage function of the Celestial Treasures directly, causing the space inside to solidify and shrink. The solidified Celestial Treasures, with their internal space collapsing and the stored items consolidating together, effectively became a single entity. In this case, they could be stored in the spatial grid. As for the treasures Chen Fei had used earlier, they were pre-prepared within his blood. In the Mid Sun Moon Realm, every drop of blood contained rich essence, which perfectly concealed the fluctuations of the treasures within the blood. Sensing that he was being pursued by a Rule Integration Realm expert, Chen Fei had prepared this backup plan. A head-on fight was definitely not feasible, and breaking through in the heat of the moment was simply not an option for Chen Fei due to the lack of time. Breakthroughs also required time. If Chen Fei truly wanted to challenge a Rule Integration Realm expert, he would have to reach the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, which was absolutely impossible without a breakthrough. Even if the breakthrough to a higher realm isn¡¯t feasible, Chen Fei must definitely cultivate the Celestial Suppression to the Great Completion stage. With this technique from the Yuan Clan, fighting across levels and even at higher realms is highly promising. However, the cultivation speed of Celestial Suppression is even slower than breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm, and there¡¯s not enough time. After several displacements, Chen Fei¡¯s new body, though continuously eroded, gradually stabilized, and the distance of his movement increased. Fortunately, Suspended Peak Mountain, with its distorted rules, shielded Chen Fei¡¯s escape from being detected by Qiu Yu. After all, a Rule Integration Realm expert only controls fragments of rules. When surrounded by twisted rules, their perception of the outside world is severely diminished, especially since Suspended Peak Mountain was specifically targeting Qiu Yu. This allowed Chen Fei to carve out a path for himself and, unexpectedly, obtain a Rule Crystal from Suspended Peak Mountain. The Rule Crystal was an unexpected gain but also somewhat anticipated. Most of the Rule Crystals in the Glass Space are concentrated in these eight perilous areas, and by breaking open Suspended Peak Mountain with the Star Shatter Slash, Chen Fei¡¯s chances of obtaining a Rule Crystal increased. The only regret was that there were Rule Integration Realm experts active in the Glass Space. Otherwise, given Chen Fei¡¯s current strength, while he might not be able to flatten all eight perilous areas, his chances of acquiring Rule Crystals would have significantly increased. Especially if he had the help of the Black Rat, the possibility would have been even higher. Chen Fei focused his thoughts and concentrated on his journey. The crisis was far from over. If one Rule Integration Realm expert appeared, a second or even a third could also show up. This method of escaping through perilous areas, like a feigned retreat or secret passage, could only be used once at most. At this moment, Chen Fei had transformed from his main body into a quasi-illusionary form inside Suspended Peak Mountain. Thanks to his panels and spatial grids, Chen Fei had shifted to the body outside. ¡°Shatter!¡± Chen Fei roared, his right hand forming a sword-like finger that thrust forward. Despite Qiu Yu continually applying pressure to Chen Fei, trying to interrupt Chen Fei¡¯s self-dissolution and combustion, he was momentarily unsuccessful. While Chen Fei¡¯s power application could not compare to the true Rule Integration Realm of Qiu Yu, the Star Shatter Slash brought him closer to the Rule Integration Realm. Thus, Chen Fei managed to control his power to dissolve and burn, and Qiu Yu was unable to interrupt him. Qiu Yu¡¯s expression darkened as he looked at the incoming sword energy. With a casual wave, he shattered it completely and extended his right hand to capture Chen Fei¡¯s physical body. ¡°You think you can capture me to threaten the human race? Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Chen Fei let out a fierce roar, burning all the strength in his body to the last trace, ultimately transforming into a beam of sword energy that shot toward Qiu Yu. The air was filled with a solitary and tragic aura, highlighting Chen Fei¡¯s current mindset. Qiu Yu¡¯s expression changed slightly, not because of the power of the sword energy, but because this human genius was truly on the brink of death. ¡°Boom!¡± Qiu Yu completely crushed the sword energy in his hand. He looked down at the sword energy, trying to see if he could save Chen Fei, but realized that this human genius was resolute, leaving no way back. Qiu Yu blinked in confusion. Had he really shown an intent to kill? Hadn¡¯t he always been talking about confinement? Did this human genius not see that he had actually shown leniency? And who had said anything about threatening the human race? How did this human genius end up imagining all of this on his own? Frowning deeply, Qiu Yu realized that if this human genius died, their relationship with the human race would be completely severed, and any hope of seeking refuge with them would be impossible. ¡°Bang!¡± Qiu Yu extinguished the sword energy with a casual gesture and glanced around, noticing that the environment within Suspended Peak Mountain was undergoing severe changes due to the recent battle. The Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm experts did not fully understand the anomalies or the twisted rules. After all, the Glass Space had never experienced twisted rules or such undying anomalies before. Thus, the Glass Clan experts could not predict the transformations that might occur if the anomalies were overly provoked. Qiu Yu waved his hand, trying to calm the turbulent forces within Suspended Peak Mountain and continuously lowered his own aura to avoid further stimulating the mountain¡¯s rules. After a moment, Qiu Yu left Suspended Peak Mountain. Despite his efforts, Suspended Peak Mountain still changed, and Qiu Yu had done all he could. If further changes occurred, he would have to consult with other Rule Integration Realm experts from the Glass Clan on how to address them. Just as Qiu Yu exited the barrier of Suspended Peak Mountain, a piece of information appeared in his perception. The information came from the Mountain River Map, which had been inaccessible to him while he was inside Suspended Peak Mountain. After reading the information, Qiu Yu¡¯s face changed. The human genius had not died. He was currently fleeing towards a weaker area of the Glass Space¡¯s space, and this information had been relayed some time ago. In the Central Mountain Range, another Rule Integration Realm expert had been dispatched to catch up with this human genius, but it was already too late. If the Mountain River Map still had its ability to move freely, it could have directly intercepted him. However, now the Mountain River Map could only relocate Rule Integration Realm experts out of the Central Mountain Range at most. With a distance of over a million miles between the Central Mountain Range and Suspended Peak Mountain, even though Rule Integration Realm experts were fast, Chen Fei was not slow either. After reading the information, Qiu Yu finally understood the behavior of the human genius in Suspended Peak Mountain. The so-called mutual destruction was a lie; the real intention was to delay him. ¡°Blood Rebirth¡­ only Rule Integration Realm experts with partial rule mastery can control such a thing. How can a Mid Sun Moon Realm cultivator have this ability¡­¡± Qiu Yu¡¯s eyes were filled with bewilderment. Who would have thought that a Mid Sun Moon Realm cultivator could possess abilities that were usually reserved for Rule Integration Realm experts? Moreover, not all Rule Integration Realm experts could use Blood Rebirth; it required specific rules to achieve it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The fact that this human could unleash such powerful attacks was already extraordinary, but it could be explained away with some reasoning. However, the Blood Rebirth ability, being a privilege of certain Rule Integration Realm experts, appearing in a Sun Moon Realm cultivator was entirely inconceivable. Qiu Yu¡¯s mind was in disarray, mixed with anger at being outwitted by a Mid Sun Moon Realm cultivator. Just as he was about to turn around and give chase, a new message from the Mountain River Map arrived. The human had already reached a weaker area of the space, where a massive rift had been torn open by the human race¡¯s Emperor. It was too late! Chapter 1002 - Chapter 1002: Chapter 973: I Want All the Emperor Inheritances Chapter 1002: Chapter 973: I Want All the Emperor Inheritances Watching the space in front rip apart, Chen Fei lightly exhaled a breath of stale air, finally arriving here with some shock but no danger. Chen Fei looked back at the Glass Space, a hint of a smile appearing on his face. The brief time spent in this higher perspective had revolutionized Chen Fei¡¯s strength dramatically. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword reached Great Completion, Celestial Suppression was simplified and cultivated to the realm of Perfection, and at this moment, within the spatial grid, there were hundreds of mid-grade Celestial Treasures. Among these treasures, the number of fifth-tier materials was astonishingly large. Even within some of the mid-grade Celestial Treasures, there were quite a few sixth-grade spiritual materials. It could be said that Chen Fei¡¯s gains alone surpassed all that the entire human race had previously acquired. This was no exaggeration; even leaving aside the Rule Crystals and the precious treasures found within the Celestial Treasures of the Ice Race and Evil Clans, the yield was terrifyingly substantial. Before Chen Fei went to Taiyin Peak, the entire human race at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm had already been dodging and hiding in the Glass Space. Under those circumstances, it was impossible for them to search for any spiritual materials. On the contrary, due to the dominance of the Evil Clans¡¯ Teng Li, the Evil Clans acquired the most spiritual materials, with other alien races subconsciously avoiding disputes with them. As the staunch ally of the Evil Clans today, the Ice Race naturally had their share of the spoils and obtained a significant number of spiritual materials. Then at Taiyin Peak, more than a thousand from the Evil Clans and Ice Race were wiped out by Chen Fei in one swoop. Although most of them were trapped within Taiyin Peak itself, Chen Fei also secured hundreds of mid-grade Celestial Treasures. More importantly, Chen Fei obtained the personal Celestial Treasure of Teng Li, among which the valuable items were truly plentiful. Chen Fei, holding a jade box, flickered in his movement and disappeared within the Glass Space. Inside the jade box, not only were those hundreds of Celestial Treasures stored, but Chen Fei also placed two Rule Crystals inside it. In the Glass Space, Chen Fei made use of the Rule Crystals, albeit in a rather brute force manner, solely extracting the epiphanies within. As for the rules within the Rule Crystals, Chen Fei did not delve into them at all. To truly comprehend them would, at the very least, start from hundreds of years and have no upper limit. Now that he was leaving the Glass Space, to continue using the Rule Crystals in such a crude manner would truly be a waste of heavenly gifts. Within the Qiankun Mansion, the epiphanies could completely support Chen Fei¡¯s rapid cultivation, the effectiveness being not at all inferior to that of the Rule Crystals. Given this, it would be better to trade the Rule Crystals for more merit points from Qiankun Mansion; Chen Fei could actually improve even more. Moreover, the Rule Crystals would be even more effective for those in the Rule Integration Realm of the human race, creating a win-win situation, and indeed the kind that would be most beneficial. In the current tumultuous environment of the human race¡¯s land¡¯s boundary, what Chen Fei needed to consider was how to ascend to the Rule Integration Realm as quickly as possible and possess the strength to preserve himself. Only after really experiencing the pursuit of someone in the Rule Integration Realm could one understand that there was absolutely no comparison between the Sun Moon Realm and the Rule Integration Realm. This was still just the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm; those of higher cultivation levels in the Rule Integration Realm could truly dispel Chen Fei to ashes with a single thought. As the surrounding space transformed, Chen Fei appeared outside the Glass Space and saw the six human imperial sovereigns. ¡°Disciple pays respect to the six Emperors!¡± Chen Fei greeted with a bow. ¡°You have done very well,¡± Dao Yuefeng, looking at Chen Fei, said with a smile on his face. However, there was a hint of confusion in Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyes. Chen Fei¡¯s current aura was too weak; he did not even have the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s power anymore and had completely fallen to the Mountain Sea Realm. The previous reports had indicated that with Chen Fei¡¯s power, this should not be the case. The other five human imperial sovereigns also harbored doubts and were about to inquire when they saw Dao Yuefeng¡¯s right hand move, causing a rift to appear in the Glass Space, and two figures emerged. ¡°Emperor, something terrible happened, Chen Fei encountered a danger inside¡­¡± The two figures had just appeared and were shouting loudly, but upon seeing the figure in front of the six Emperors, they suddenly stopped mid-sentence. The two emerging figures were none other than Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang who had followed apace, finally reaching a weak spot in space. They had left the Glass Space hoping to report to the Emperor and find a way to possibly pull Chen Fei out of the Glass Space. Yet, to their surprise, Chen Fei had exited even before them? ¡°You¡¯re safe, that¡¯s great!¡± Upon seeing Chen Fei, Lu Shuzhang let out a sigh of relief and then handed over the Black Rat he had kept in his sleeve. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei accepted the Black Rat, smiling. Lu Shuzhang waved his hand while Kuang Xingfeng, seeing that Chen Fei was unharmed, couldn¡¯t help but show a smile on his face. They had genuinely been worried that Chen Fei would fall within the Glass Space. With the talent that Chen Fei had displayed, his early demise would have been a huge loss for the entire human race. In the current dire circumstances faced by the human race, any loss would indeed affect the entire destiny of the human race and each individual within it. ¡°What happened?¡± Dao Yuefeng asked softly. ¡°In the Glass Space, I encountered a member of the Glass Clan in the Rule Integration Realm¡­¡± Chen Fei recounted the events that had just occurred, omitting some details about the blood rebirth, but otherwise explaining everything thoroughly. After a moment, once Chen Fei finished, Dao Yuefeng and the other Emperors exchanged looks, each showing a bit of surprise. This Glass Clan member of the Rule Integration Realm, previously could move out of the central mountain range but had chosen not to reveal himself until now; he was plotting something. ¡°During your time in the Glass Space, you performed exceptionally well. What rewards would you like?¡± Dao Yuefeng and the others did not immediately discuss the matters of the Glass Space but instead turned their attention to Chen Fei. In the jade box that Chen Fei held, which contained hundreds of mid-grade Spiritual treasures and those two Rule Crystals, Dao Yuefeng did not specifically inquire. These were items Chen Fei had brought out himself; they would not force Chen Fei to make any choices. If Chen Fei wished to keep them, with Chen Fei¡¯s talent, retaining those two Rule Crystals was not an issue. ¡°Disciple would like merit points from Qiankun Mansion. These two Rule Crystals can also be exchanged for merit points.¡± Chen Fei took out the Rule Crystals, and they slowly floated towards the six people of Dao Yuefeng. ¡°Good!¡± Seeing Chen Fei take out the Rule Crystals himself, smiles involuntarily appeared on the faces of the six people from Dao Yuefeng. It wasn¡¯t that the two Rule Crystals had a value of some great extent, but rather it was Chen Fei¡¯s attitude. The human race not only needed the powerful but also needed individuals with the right attitude. And Chen Fei¡¯s gesture had now proved something. The next morning, Dao Yuefeng personally accompanied Chen Fei back to Sky Sea City, not giving any other alien races any opportunities. Upon returning to Sky Sea City, Chen Fei first went to the courtyard to reassure Feng Xiupu and the others of his safety, then he directly headed to the entrance of the Qiankun Treasure Depository. Due to the Glass Space, Qiankun Mansion was much quieter than before, especially since many in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm were preparing to head to the human borders. However, whether the individuals from the Glass Clan in the Rule Integration Realm would step out of the central mountain range as previously planned or venture into the Glass Space was now uncertain. Chen Fei felt that what those from the Glass Clan in the Rule Integration Realm were planning might be related to those eight perilous areas; otherwise, there was no reason for Qiu Yu to be so cautious back at Xuanbo Mountain. But what the Glass Clan in the Rule Integration Realm specifically wanted to do with those eight dangerous territories, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t guess, and he couldn¡¯t stop them either. Now, all Chen Fei could do was use the resources of Qiankun Mansion to accelerate the improvement of his Cultivation Realm. With the talent Chen Fei displayed in the Glass Space, it was uncertain whether he could achieve the Emperor Realm, as there were many factors involved in achieving the Emperor Realm. But reaching the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, according to the view of Dao Yuefeng and his group, should be no problem for Chen Fei. By resolving the human race¡¯s dilemma in the Glass Space and with those two Rule Crystals, Chen Fei¡¯s merit points in Qiankun Mansion suddenly soared to 150,000. Authorities were not opened up to allow Chen Fei unlimited use of merit points because rules were necessary for order. It¡¯s not the scarcity but rather the uneven distribution that is problematic; everything based on rules allows the human race to operate smoothly. The value of the Rule Crystals had been set from the beginning; if other people obtained Rule Crystals, they could exchange them for just as many merit points. But obtaining Rule Crystals was no easy feat. With the value of 150,000 merit points, Chen Fei could obtain many things from the Qiankun Mansion. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was already at Great Completion. What impeded Chen Fei¡¯s quick advancement to the Rule Integration Realm was actually just some resources, which he now had. The wealth contained within those hundreds of mid-grade Spiritual treasures was extremely formidable. In the resources within the Qiankun Treasure Depository, what Chen Fei valued most were actually the cultivation techniques. Besides in Qiankun Mansion, even if you had enormous wealth elsewhere, you couldn¡¯t obtain these cultivation techniques. The Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword was already very strong, deserving of being called the best among the human race, but Chen Fei felt it could be even stronger. As long as there were enough refining techniques, it would inevitably advance further. Of course, the special cultivation rooms were also very important. If Celestial Suppression wanted to quickly improve, it would rely on those. ¡°You have arrived.¡± As soon as Chen Fei crossed the great entrance of the treasury, Jiang Chengji¡¯s figure had already appeared. Jiang Chengji had heard about what Chen Fei had done in the Glass Space, and at this moment, he looked at Chen Fei as if seeing a future imperial sovereign seed of the human race. Whether he could ultimately become the human imperial sovereign was still uncertain, but undoubtedly, Chen Fei¡¯s potential to achieve the imperial sovereign in the future was much higher than any current Sun Moon Realm cultivator, and by a large margin. ¡°Honor to meet you, senior.¡± Chen Fei bowed in salute. ¡°What would you like to exchange this time?¡± Jiang Chengji¡¯s face was full of smiles. ¡°Cultivation techniques.¡± Chen Fei also showed a smile. ¡°Are you taking away the remaining four inheritances from your initial visit?¡± During Chen Fei¡¯s first visit, Jiang Chengji had recommended eight Emperor inheritances, and Chen Fei had gradually exchanged four of them afterward. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If Chen Fei could learn and break down those four Emperor inheritances to merge what he needed, then they were definitely sufficient. Thus, further exchanging the remaining four, in all seriousness, wasn¡¯t necessary. But now, with the entire Qiankun Treasure Depository open to Chen Fei without any restrictions on merit points, choosing four more Emperor inheritances posed no longer provided an issue of wasting merit points. As for whether Chen Fei could learn them, given the talent he had shown up to now, Chen Fei would have his own decisions to make, so there wasn¡¯t much to worry about. ¡°No, it¡¯s all the Emperor inheritances,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. Chapter 1003 - Chapter 1003: Chapter 974: Astonishing Wealth Chapter 1003: Chapter 974: Astonishing Wealth On hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Jiang Chengji couldn¡¯t help but feel slightly stunned. Jiang Chengji had lived for thousands of years and experienced countless events, almost nothing could surprise him anymore. However, when he heard that Chen Fei wanted the inheritances of all Emperor-level masters in the Sun Moon Realm, Jiang Chengji felt as if he might have heard wrong. ¡°All Emperor-level inheritances?¡± Jiang Chengji frowned and confirmed again. ¡°Yes!¡± Chen Fei nodded affirmatively. ¡°There are fifty-seven Emperor inheritances in the treasury, excluding the four you exchanged last time, leaving fifty-three. You will need to spend 79,500 merit points,¡± Jiang Chengji said in a grave voice. Jiang Chengji of course knew that Chen Fei currently had 150,000 merit points on him. This amount of merit points was unrivaled in the entire Qiankun Mansion, even compared to those who had set up the betting pools at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, their points were minuscule compared to Chen Fei¡¯s. But, however many merit points one had, if one really exchanged all of the Emperor Realm inheritances, it would consume more than half of them instantly. Emperor inheritances were certainly important, but exchanging even one should have been completely sufficient. If one had exceptional talent, then exchanging two or three would already be quite sufficient. Any more than that would purely be a waste. Chen Fei had previously exchanged four inheritances and indeed had carved out his own path, his talent truly being extraordinary. But even with extraordinary talent, to find what he needed within the new fifty-three Emperor inheritances would be an enormous task, virtually an impossible one. No human imperial sovereign in the past history at the Sun Moon Realm stage had ever done such a thing. Because it was laborious and unrewarding, besides wasting one¡¯s time, it wasn¡¯t worth it! Additionally, Jiang Chengji had already told Chen Fei last time that the Rule Integration Realm was about controlling rules, so during the Sun Moon Realm, one should choose the rule attributes they want to control in the future. At that time, Chen Fei chose the rule of Body Power, which had no issues at all. But now wanting to exchange all the Emperor inheritances, what was this all about? The rules involved were numerous, too much for the Sun Moon Realm to foresee. ¡°Alright, I am willing to exchange,¡± Chen Fei nodded his head, one inheritance costing 1,500 merit points, as had always been the case. Losing nearly eighty thousand merit points all at once, Chen Fei indeed felt a bit of pain, but just a bit. Merit points were meant to be used, and exchanging for martial arts was, in Chen Fei¡¯s view, the most cost-effective transaction. The remaining approximately seventy thousand merit points were already enough for Chen Fei to comprehend Divine Powers and techniques in the special cultivation room, and he might even have some leftover in the end. Once Chen Fei broke through to the Rule Integration Realm, the merit points of Qiankun Mansion could not be said to be useless, but their utility would indeed be very low. Qiankun Mansion was used by the human race to cultivate those at the Rule Integration Realm, and once broken through to the Rule Integration Realm, the assistance from Qiankun Mansion would become very minimal. The Qiankun Cauldron, ultimately, was just a Sixth-Tier mystical treasure, aiding those at the Sun Moon Realm was no problem, but to assist those at the Rule Integration Realm really became somewhat difficult. Of course, it wasn¡¯t that it had no effect, but the consumption of the Qiankun Cauldron would also be tremendously shocking, and it easily damaged the origin of the Qiankun Cauldron. The most important function of the Qiankun Cauldron was to directly defend against enemies during critical times for the human race. Its origin, that was absolutely not to be used up. In essence, Qiankun Mansion could only be regarded as an ancillary function of the Qiankun Cauldron. Thus, Qiankun Mansion only recruited those at the Sun Moon Realm to cultivate here, not allowing other entities at the Rule Integration Realm to consume its epiphany within. Jiang Chengji looked at Chen Fei and his mouth opened slightly; he originally wanted to persuade him a bit more, but after thinking, he did not speak out. The necessary advice had actually already been given last time. To give more would seem a bit nagging. Those who could cultivate to the Sun Moon Realm all had their own ideas; at most one could offer some reminders, but couldn¡¯t make life decisions for others. After all, cultivating was in itself a very personal matter. ¡°Come on.¡± Jiang Chengji slightly shook his head, and with a wave of his hand, the surroundings changed. The two were already standing before a row of bookshelves, on which were displayed all the well-preserved Emperor inheritances of the human race to date. Chen Fei looked at these Emperor inheritances, a smile involuntarily appearing on his face. Finally, he had the opportunity to exchange all these Emperor inheritances he had long coveted. Sometimes, to obtain some things, when it is time to take a risk, one must take the risk. If it weren¡¯t for that trip to the Glass Space, Chen Fei wondered how long it would take to accumulate enough merit points to exchange for all the Emperor inheritances. Now not only could he take away all these Emperor inheritances, he could also freely comprehend them in the special cultivation room with the remaining points. Although in the end at the Glass Space, he encountered a pursuit by a powerhouse in the Rule Integration Realm. Even in the worst-case scenario, where Chen Fei really got trapped within the Glass Space, or even died there, didn¡¯t Chen Fei still have a revival point in the void? At that time, relying on that revival point, Chen Fei could still recover. Jiang Chengji watched the expression in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle lightly. With a wave of his hand, the fifty-three inheritance stones of the Emperor inheritances that had yet to be exchanged appeared in Jiang Chengji¡¯s hands. ¡°Are you sure you want to exchange so many inheritances?¡± Jiang Chengji asked, holding out the inheritance stones for confirmation. ¡°Confirmed,¡± Chen Fei nodded. If he had more merit points, Chen Fei would have wanted to exchange for the inheritances left by late-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouses as well. The stone of other mountains can polish jade, and perhaps the inheritances of those late-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouses could propel the refining of his martial arts to a higher level. However, compared to the fifty or so Emperor inheritances, the number of late-stage Rule Integration Realm inheritances was too vast. After so many years of accumulation, Chen Fei¡¯s merit points were truly insufficient. Seeing that Chen Fei had not changed his mind, Jiang Chengji nodded and handed fifty-three inheritance stones over to Chen Fei. ¡°Besides these inheritances, is there anything else you want to exchange?¡± Jiang Chengji looked up at Chen Fei. ¡°Nothing else for now,¡± Chen Fei thought for a moment and replied. Chen Fei did not need the spirit material to comprehend Divine Power; he would comprehend it together in a special cultivation room when the time came. What Chen Fei really needed was to quickly fill the space inside his body with pills. Once Chen Fei broke through from the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm to the later stages, the space within his body would transform from the state of a towering pillar to a base space with length, width, and height dimensions. The eventual size of this base space depended entirely on the size of the space that the three Divine Powers each person condensed could suppress. The profundity of the Cultivation Technique decided the strength of the Divine Powers. Therefore, under normal circumstances, Chen Fei should still exchange for pills here. But previously in the Glass Space, the wealth Chen Fei had amassed was enormous, and all he needed was to find a time to liquidate it, which would be enough to support his daily cultivation needs. A short time later, Chen Fei left the treasury and headed towards the public area. Jiang Chengji watched Chen Fei¡¯s disappearing figure, his gaze thoughtful. All the Emperor-level techniques Chen Fei had displayed ambition for, even a late-stage Rule Integration Realm like Jiang Chengji, were somewhat furrowed. Whether Chen Fei¡¯s talent could support such ambition was an unknown, and no one could say for certain. Now, Jiang Chengji only hoped that if Chen Fei found himself inadequate, he could timely rein himself in instead of stubbornly trying to refine all the Emperor-level techniques into one. In less than a short time, Chen Fei appeared outside the special cultivation room. Yu Dingshan saw Chen Fei, and a smile couldn¡¯t help showing on his face. Much of the Sun Moon Realm actually didn¡¯t yet know of Chen Fei¡¯s achievements in the Glass Space, as most of those in the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm who were aware were still in the Glass Space themselves. But as top-level battle strength of the human race, the Rule Integration Realm naturally had far more sources of information than the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°What type of cultivation room do you want, and for how long?¡± Yu Dingshan asked with a smile. ¡°Insights into a martial art, As for the duration, I¡¯m not sure myself. If the merit points are insufficient, Senior, feel free to summon me out,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. Chen Fei truly did not know how long he would need, but he thought that with the remaining merit points, it would be enough for him to comprehend all the martial arts he wanted to cultivate. ¡°Alright, go to that one,¡± Yu Dingshan nodded and pointed towards one of the cultivation rooms. ¡°Thank you, Senior,¡± Chen Fei bowed and turned towards the direction of the cultivation room. Entering the designated cultivation room, the furnishings inside were as simple as ever. Chen Fei walked up to the mat and sat down, his mind involuntarily becoming calm. Chen Fei did not start comprehending the Emperor inheritances right away but began to organize the hundreds of mid-grade Spiritual treasures. In the human race borderlands, there was not enough time and the location was not quite right, moreover, Dao Yuefeng had helped Chen Fei heal and fully recover his weakened state. Now in this cultivation room, with no one to disturb him, it was a good time to take stock of the collection within the mid-grade Spiritual treasures. Previously in the Glass Space, Chen Fei had only had time to take a quick look. Chen Fei began to empty the treasures inside each Spiritual treasure one by one, clearing out one and then setting it aside. The treasures inside the Spiritual treasures aside, these mid-grade Spiritual treasures were actually hugely valuable. Although since they were alien races¡¯ Spiritual treasures, they were not quite suitable for the human race and the price was somewhat lower, but no matter how low, they were still at the level of mid-grade Spiritual treasures. If one was willing to modify them, spending some fifth-tier materials, it was still possible to convert them into Spiritual treasures usable by the human race. After spending two hours, Chen Fei quickly inventoried the collection inside the hundreds of Spiritual treasures. The further he went, the more brilliant the smile on Chen Fei¡¯s face became. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Knowing that it would be a staggering fortune, but only after the actual tally did he truly understand the extent of the wealth. Just the top-grade primordial stones alone amounted to over five million. If Chen Fei were not afraid of loss, and willing to exchange top-grade primordial stones for low-grade Primordial Crystals at any cost, then the top-grade primordial stones in Chen Fei¡¯s hands could be exchanged for nearly ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. To simplify the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression would require one hundred thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Now, did it seem like he was one step closer to his goal? Chapter 1004 - Chapter 1004: 975 Chapter 1004: 975 There is also the panel, the first spatial grid was triggered by 5,000 taels of silver, the second spatial grid was 5,000 low-grade Primordial stones. So, will the third change of the panel appear after 5,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals? However, such a quantity of low-grade Primordial Crystals wouldn¡¯t generally be consumed by ordinary shops; it would take a considerable amount of time to exchange them. For outsiders, Chen Fei¡¯s bulk exchange of low-grade Primordial Crystals seemed somewhat odd. After all, at the stage of the Sun Moon Realm, there¡¯s no use for Primordial Crystals. If one were so extravagant as to use low-grade Primordial Crystals for cultivating, the rule particles contained within the Primordial Crystals wouldn¡¯t be absorbed by someone at the Sun Moon Realm anyway. At the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, one could exchange some and try to comprehend a bit of the rules from the low-grade Primordial Crystals, but no one would exchange tens of thousands of them. Chen Fei didn¡¯t plan to rush to exchange for low-grade Primordial Crystals either. His current cultivation realm was still a bit weak, so he would wait for the right time to exchange in bulk. There was no need to hurry. Among the hundreds of mid-grade Spiritual treasures, in addition to the basic top-grade primordial stones, there were also a variety of fifth-tier materials, as well as a dozen or so sixth-grade spiritual materials. The value of these fifth-tier materials is hard to estimate, but they wouldn¡¯t fall below four or five million top-grade primordial stones. And those dozen or so sixth-grade spiritual materials naturally couldn¡¯t be sold for top-grade primordial stones; they would definitely be sold at the price of low-grade Primordial Crystals. Chen Fei knew even less about the pricing of sixth-grade spiritual materials, but he deduced that there should be thousands of low-grade Primordial Crystals worth at least. In addition to these among the Celestial Treasures, some contained martial arts from alien races. However, owning the Desolate Slaughter Night Star Sword, as well as the fifty-three Emperor inheritances he had yet to learn, Chen Fei didn¡¯t care much for these common martial arts of the alien races, giving them only a cursory glance. If he found nothing remarkable, he would just set them aside. These martial arts of the alien races could probably be sold for some top-grade primordial stones, but Chen Fei could not really estimate how much. Lastly, there were these blank hundreds of mid-grade Spiritual treasures. Selling them all at once could potentially cause price fluctuations in the market for mid-grade Spiritual treasures. After all, unlike consumable goods such as spiritual materials, Spiritual treasures are rarely carried in multiple pieces by someone unless they are damaged. If Chen Fei doesn¡¯t want the price of mid-grade Spiritual treasures to plummet, he would have to sell them in several cities, or even make a few trips among the allied alien races. Nevertheless, Chen Fei didn¡¯t plan to do this personally. He would certainly look for an agent to help sell them when the time comes. Having sorted through the hundreds of mid-grade Spiritual treasures, Chen Fei had a clear idea of his wealth. His assets at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm can¡¯t be compared with his current wealth. With Chen Fei¡¯s current fortune, as long as he fancied the fifth-tier resources and the other party was willing to sell, Chen Fei could easily afford them. ¡°Murder and arson bring a golden belt, indeed!¡± Chen Fei said slightly raising his head, with some emotion. In the Glass Space, Chen Fei always maintained a benevolent attitude, yet those alien races relentlessly pressured him, leaving Chen Fei with no choice. After carefully categorizing various spiritual materials and continuing to store the mid-grade Spiritual treasures in a jade box, Chen Fei cherished the fifty-three Emperor inheritances he had exchanged and took them out. These fifty-three Emperor inheritances almost covered all the rule systems that the human race could cultivate and were well-practiced. Beyond these rule systems, it¡¯s not that the human race couldn¡¯t cultivate others, but to achieve proficiency would require a much greater expenditure of effort. The racial attribute of the human race is rather average, without particular strengths or weaknesses, but there are still some inclinations. Many rules that are too extreme are indeed not very suitable for the human race. Chen Fei took a deep breath, took out the first inheritance stone, and submerged his mental defense into it. In an instant, Chen Fei¡¯s soul found itself in a space, where a violent tremor came from the Celestial Wood. In the next moment, a storm raged, and Thunder Roar enveloped Chen Fei completely. Cultivating knows no years; it took Chen Fei five days to finish reading all fifty-three Emperor inheritances. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s strong mental energy, reading so many Emperor inheritances left him feeling a sense of mental exhaustion. After all, Chen Fei was not merely reading but fully immersing himself, scrutinizing the strengths and weaknesses of the inheritances with his current perspective. This was no less mentally taxing than battling others. ¡°New martial arts discovered, Nine Hells Heart Technique!¡± Chen Fei looked at the fifty-three notifications that popped up on the panel, revealing a hint of a smile on his face. ¡°Merge!¡± ¡°New martial arts discovered, Desolate Night God Slaying Sword!¡± With the emergence of new martial arts, the Great Completion skill level instantly dropped, arriving at around half of the stage of Perfection. In other words, after re-cultivating the fifty-three Emperor inheritances, the level of Chen Fei¡¯s new martial arts had increased by half a tier. The previously unrivaled Night Star God Slaying Sword of the human race¡¯s Fifth-Tier techniques now has a new iteration, the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, which truly stands in a class of its own, unsurpassed since ancient times. The term ¡°Slaying God¡± in the name of the technique does not literally mean to slay gods, but signifies Divine Power. This technique will genuinely embody the Heart of Sincerity, aiming directly at the essence. Other people¡¯s Divine Powers can be cleaved directly by Chen Fei, striking at their rule particles and thereby annihilating their Divine Powers. This represents a fundamental change, for the Divine Powers at the Sun Moon Realm are composed of rule particles. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Desolate Night God Slaying Sword¡úNight Star God Slaying Sword!¡± Chen Fei closed his eyes and began to operate the Night Star God Slaying Sword and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, visions of the new Desolate Night God Slaying Sword and Celestial Suppression began to emerge in his sea of consciousness. Through epiphanies honed in the rich environment of the cultivation room, he experienced an increase in insights, and Chen Fei diligently absorbed them one by one. Chen Fei was not in a hurry to break through to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, but planned to cultivate the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword to Great Completion and then see what kind of state the third Divine Power, condensed from this technique, would take. The insights within the cultivation room could not be compared to Rule Crystals, but they were continuous and uninterrupted, allowing Chen Fei to feel his progress at every moment without the concern of running out of insights. The skill levels of the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword and Celestial Suppression began to soar at an astonishing speed, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura was also constantly changing. The advancement of the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword altered Chen Fei¡¯s perception of the world, hence it required no resources. Celestial Suppression, however, did need resources, but since it forcibly drew the necessary rule particles from the void, no spirit materials prepared by Chen Fei were needed. The difficulty in cultivating Celestial Suppression always lay in the comprehension of the technique. As long as comprehension kept pace, resources became secondary. As Chen Fei cultivated tirelessly, significant changes were also happening in the outside world. On the borders of the human nation, the rules surrounding the Glass Space were fluctuating constantly. Normally, the rules of the Glass Space would not change until more than forty days later, but ever since Chen Fei left the Glass Space, it began to undergo indescribable changes. The imperial sovereigns of the alien races were puzzled, but the human imperial sovereigns understood that the Rule Integration Realm members of the Glass Clan were trying to control and alter the Glass Space. Dao Yuefeng and the others had decided not to allow those at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm to enter the Glass Space, as that would only lead to more casualties. On the seventeenth day of Chen Fei¡¯s retreat into the cultivation room, Dao Yuefeng and the other five human imperial sovereigns brazenly acted, tearing through the barrier of the Glass Space and pulling out the entire Taiyin Peak. The indestructible character of Taiyin Peak seemed less formidable under the power of the Emperor Realm, especially with six Emperor Realms working together. It wasn¡¯t just Taiyin Peak; the six human imperial sovereigns also captured another perilous area, Glacier Dock. Such a blunt breach of the Glass Space would typically result in severe backlash, but it was mitigated by the Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm members already refining the eight dangerous areas and affecting the rules of the Glass Space. Therefore, the human imperial sovereigns acted at the most opportune moment, and the backlash they faced was minimal. This opportunity for action was deduced by Dao Yuefeng. Knowing one piece of news and then using it as a basis for deduction always yields the most accurate information, which is much easier than deduction out of thin air. The news provided by Chen Fei gave Dao Yuefeng a starting point for his deductions, simplifying matters significantly. The actions of the human race took the imperial sovereigns of other alien races by surprise, who then immediately took action, only to encounter retaliation from the Glass Space. In an instant, the vital energy of heaven and earth within thousands of miles was in complete turmoil. Due to the actions of the human race, the atmosphere outside the Glass Space began to thicken with tension. In the Glass Space, if there¡¯s one place that holds the most Rule Crystals, it¡¯s undoubtedly the eight perilous areas, and as for the Dimension Origins, its location remained undetermined for now. As a result of the human race pulling out two dangerous areas, the number of Rule Crystals obtained was at least several dozen, and there was even the possibility that the Dimension Origins were within these two areas. Aside from the central mountain range, the perilous areas were the most valuable locations in the entire Glass Space. Now that the human race had taken two, the other alien races felt somewhat uncomfortable. However, with the considerable strength of the human race, to start a conflict over several dozen Rule Crystals seemed unwise, especially considering that there are nineteen human imperial sovereigns all together. The imperial sovereigns of the other alien races continued their probing against the Glass Space, while Dao Yuefeng and the others watched the two captured members of the Glass Clan at the Rule Integration Realm, pondering how to obtain more resources. While the borders of the human nation were in upheaval, Chen Fei was cultivating methodically. One and a half months after entering the cultivation room, the new technique, the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, finally entered the Great Completion realm. The time taken was much longer than anticipated, but in Chen Fei¡¯s view, it was entirely worth it. Chen Fei¡¯s perception of the world had acquired many new insights compared to before. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It was not about revising his previous views but rather perceiving the world from another angle, which Chen Fei now saw. Feeling the towering pillar filled within his body, Chen Fei circulated the Great Completion realm¡¯s Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, and his body gave a slight shake as the pillar began to transform. Chen Fei¡¯s soul shot upwards in an instant, then surged into the void. The third Divine Power was about to be condensed, and at this moment, in the void, Chen Fei saw far more rule particles than ever before, even numerous formed templates for Divine Powers. Chapter 1005 - Chapter 1005: 976 Slaying God Chapter 1005: 976 Slaying God ¡°` The wind passes leaving whisper, the geese pass leaving a trace. In this vast world, any divine power that has appeared will leave its mark in the void. Normally, these divine power marks are completely invisible, and only under extremely special circumstances can these marks be seen. If your power is great enough, you can even find the traces of martial arts used by the strong in the void, and deduce the cultivation methods from these traces. However, just as there are those who seek traces, there are also those who conceal them. The truly supreme top-tier martial arts, even if they existed in the void, would have been forcibly erased by the strong. This is a process of mutual strategizing, and some powerhouses may even deliberately leave incorrect martial arts information there. If you learn it, you might plunge into an irredeemable abyss. All of the above were not mentioned in the human race¡¯s legacy; these were the insights Chen Fei gained from Celestial Suppression. The prodigies of the human race, at best, only tap into the void to collect rule particles when condensing divine powers, as Chen Fei did when refining Pillar Mountain. Seeing various divine power templates like this is absolutely unique. Even the dozens of races surrounding the human race have not encountered such a situation among the alien races. Among other powerful races, there are certainly prodigies who have experienced this, but the strongest being only at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, the human race does not have the qualification to hear such news. When you are not strong enough, even access to news is limited. Chen Fei¡¯s soul flew forward, and in just a moment, he arrived in front of those rule particles and divine power templates. That the condensation of divine powers triggered such changes upon entering the void, Chen Fei did not know whether it was due to Celestial Suppression or the new martial art Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, or perhaps both. Chen Fei touched one of the templates in front of him and to his surprise, found that the template already contained rule particles, and the combination of these particles was incredibly balanced and perfect. A divine power cultivated by who knows how many in the Sun Moon Realm; those that could remain in the void might be the strongest configurations. In other words, Chen Fei could drag this divine power back with him and won¡¯t need to select rule particles himself; he could use it immediately. Chen Fei scanned his surroundings and realized that there was no template divine power that resonated uniquely with him. Clearly, the third divine power that Chen Fei wanted to condense did not exist in the void. Just like Chen Fei¡¯s first divine power, Indestructible Vision, it could be considered that Chen Fei uniquely condensed it under certain conditions which other cultivators simply did not have. Chen Fei began to operate the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, and ripples spread through the void. The surrounding rule particles, drawn by Chen Fei¡¯s breath, gradually gathered. The next moment, a sword-shaped divine power appeared before Chen Fei. The sword was entirely black, but its blade was not smooth; rather, it bore some unique patterns engraved upon it. With Chen Fei¡¯s current perception, he could see that these patterns were the manifestations of certain rules. Chen Fei reached out to grasp the hilt, and the information of the divine power flowed into his mind. [God Slaying: One Sword Slaying God] It cuts through the rule particles contained in the enemy¡¯s divine power. It does not annihilate the rule particles ¡ª the Sun Moon Realm does not have that power, and even the Rule Integration Realm cannot annihilate rule particles. Sometimes, what seems to be destroyed is actually just made smaller, and after a period of time, rule particles will reconvene. According to Celestial Suppression, rule particles are the smallest units of rules that the Sun Moon Realm can perceive, but the components that make up the rules are actually even smaller than rule particles. Upon reaching the Rule Integration Realm, it becomes apparent that rule particles contain other components as well, but even at the Rule Integration Realm, further division is impossible. Sometimes, Chen Fei feels that Celestial Suppression is an extremely meticulous martial art. Other martial arts legacies are naturally meticulous as well, but they are not the same as Celestial Suppression. Most of the martial arts Chen Fei has encountered talk more about how to better utilize the vital energy of heaven and earth, to use rules, to control rules. However, Celestial Suppression sometimes discusses why cultivators can control these rules. This is a fundamentally different philosophy, which has led to the inconceivable battle strength of Celestial Suppression. The God Slaying Sword can shatter the rule particles within an enemy¡¯s divine power, directly causing an effect similar to the Forget Technique. This means if an enemy strikes you with a technique, and you use the God Slaying Sword to break it, the next moment, the enemy¡¯s divine power cannot be used again. They will have to re-condense the rule particles before they can do so. A smile spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face. This God Slaying Sword could be considered as presenting the most profound part of the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword martial art in the form of a divine power. After scanning the other divine power templates around him, Chen Fei¡¯s interest in other divine powers had significantly lessened compared to the God Slaying Sword. Nevertheless, Chen Fei decided to look a little longer, not because he thought he could pick up a bargain, but because he wanted to replace Pillar Mountain, or if that was not possible, then at least strengthen it further. Compared to Indestructible Vision and the God Slaying Sword, Pillar Mountain seemed somewhat mediocre. ¡°` Of course, this is only in comparison to the two previously mentioned Divine Powers; if compared with other Divine Powers of the Sun Moon Realm, Pillar Mountain is actually quite exceptional. It is suitable for both offense and defense. When used to replace a Divine Power in exchange for battle strength, it also provides very good support. But now that there are other Divine Power templates available here, and since Chen Fei¡¯s soul can support it, it¡¯s worth taking a look at more options. Replacing the second Divine Power while condensing the third one is actually a very dangerous thing to do. Because Divine Powers are the anchor points stabilizing the internal space of the body, temporarily replacing them can destabilize the space, and even cause it to collapse. In the best-case scenario, cultivation regresses, the origin is seriously injured, and the Cultivation Realm stagnates for life. However, Chen Fei doesn¡¯t need to worry about this. Indestructible Vision can support Chen Fei for a long enough time, allowing him to cultivate the replacement second Divine Power and restabilize his internal space. [Invincible Golden Body] [Calling Forth Wind and Rain] [Heng Skill] Invincible Golden Body and Calling Forth Wind and Rain are quite common among the human race and both are quite formidable. As for this Heng Skill, it¡¯s Chen Fei¡¯s first encounter with it. According to the description of the Divine Power, it severely affects both the physical body refinement and the soul, with immense power, capable of both group and single attacks. Chen Fei checked the prerequisites for the Heng Skill Divine Power and found he actually met them, so he could directly absorb it. The many Divine Power templates in the void are not something you can just see and drag away to use for yourself; condensing a Divine Power has conditions. Chen Fei refined fifty-seven sets of Emperor inheritances from the human race, and although he chose selectively what to refine, it still resulted in the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword containing many methods of cultivating secondary rule particles. Therefore, many of the prerequisites for Divine Powers are not a big deal for Chen Fei. Chen Fei continued to search for suitable Divine Power templates. These three, for Chen Fei, were not as effective as Pillar Mountain. After wandering for a while, Chen Fei delved deeper into the void. [Create Soldiers from Beans] [Possession Technique] [Charming Technique] [Summoning Technique] [Point Soldiers into Generals] [Incense Fire Resurrection] The variety of Divine Power templates was simply dazzling, and many caught Chen Fei¡¯s interest. Chen Fei had seen Create Soldiers from Beans before. It condenses many Mirage Projection Techniques, and even if they are captured, there¡¯s no need to worry about being deduced and targeted. The strength of Mirage Projection Techniques is generally not strong, but as long as the soul can support it, the number can be sufficiently large. For other cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm, this Divine Power would be considered quite good, but for Chen Fei, if each Mirage Projection Technique could share the benefit of Indestructible Vision and wield a God-slaying Sword, the power would increase drastically in an instant. However, even with Chen Fei¡¯s strong soul, combined with constantly drawing upon the vital energy of heaven and earth for transformation, if every Mirage Projection Technique were to share two Divine Powers, Chen Fei doubts he could summon many. Still, this method of combat was indeed a direction that tempted Chen Fei. Possession is something that martial artists of the Aperture Tempering Realm can achieve, but that kind of possession has disadvantages. This Possession Technique, however, minimizes those disadvantages and can even perfectly match the taken physical body with one¡¯s own soul. The Charming Technique doesn¡¯t need to be actively engaged, it can make any creature that sees you lower their hostility, and over time, even gradually develop a fondness for you. This applies regardless of gender or age. The Summoning Technique is quite magical as well. It designates one cultivator of the same rank and two cultivators just one small rank below as summoning targets. Once the targets consent, they can be summoned from within a hundred thousand li radius right to one¡¯s side. Seeing this, Chen Fei suspects that within the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm human cultivators, there might be some who possess this Divine Power. In the Emperor Realm, perhaps the distance for this summoning could even be extended further. This Divine Power must be related to Space Rules to be able to summon other cultivators to one¡¯s side like this. However, this Divine Power is not very useful to Chen Fei, who has always fought alone against opponents. But for other cultivators, this Summoning Technique is a very good option. Point Soldiers into Generals is an augmentative Divine Power, reminiscent of the Summoning Technique; it can also enhance the battle strength of one cultivator of the same rank and two a small rank lower. It¡¯s just like what the name suggests, turning a soldier into a general. Chen Fei feels it¡¯s to be paired with the Summoning Technique¡ªfirst summon, then strengthen, and then start the fight. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Incense Fire Rebirth is a resurrection-type Divine Power, somewhat similar to the message point that Chen Fei left in the void. However, looking at the introduction of Incense Fire Rebirth, this Divine Power has a downside¡ªupon coming back to life, the soul is incomplete. That is to say, you seem to be resurrected, but ultimately, how much of the soul can be condensed back depends on the specific operation, and on how brutally you were killed at the time. The more gruesome your death, the more of the soul will be missing after the Incense Fire Rebirth, possibly to the point of making resurrection impossible. These are the Divine Powers that Chen Fei found appealing, especially Create Soldiers from Beans¡ªwith which Chen Fei is considering replacing Pillar Mountain. Chapter 1006 - Chapter 1006: Chapter 977: Breakthrough, Later Stages of the Sun Moon Realm Chapter 1006: Chapter 977: Breakthrough, Later Stages of the Sun Moon Realm The Mirage Projection Technique of planting beans into soldiers, at certain special moments, could help Chen Fei distract his enemies. Just like at Taiyin Peak in the Glass Space, the projections held off other alien races, allowing Chen Fei the opportunity to advance and slay his enemies one by one. Yet, the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers had one problem, although it allowed Chen Fei to handle various situations with ease, it increased his error margin more than his limits. That is to say, Planting Beans into Soldiers could not make Chen Fei stronger, unless it evolved into Planting Beans into Generals. Each cloned projection¡¯s base power needed to be strong enough for it to truly be significant for Chen Fei. As Chen Fei had anticipated, whether each projection could operate Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts or bear two more Divine Powers was crucial. If this could be achieved, the projection¡¯s strength would increase dramatically. However, the prerequisite for this was whether the projection¡¯s own strength was sufficient. Only with enough strength could it operate the martial arts and bear the load of two other Divine Powers. Even if Chen Fei wished to use the Breaking Down Divine Power, whether he could achieve a boost in combat strength by breaking down a projection was a concern. The more projections there were, the more his combat strength soared after using the Breaking Down Divine Power. Thus, merely having the simple Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers was not enough for Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked up and gazed into the void in front of him, where there were still flickering stars and Divine Power templates. However, Chen Fei¡¯s soul was no longer strong enough to continue delving deep. And whether those Divine Powers were stronger remained unclear. The key point was, Chen Fei likely couldn¡¯t use them yet. As he explored just now, Chen Fei discovered that the closer a Divine Power was to him, the higher its compatibility. As mentioned before, conjuring a Divine Power had prerequisites. You couldn¡¯t just drag it back and conjure it upon seeing it. Just like Indestructible Vision materializing in the void, other cultivators who hadn¡¯t forged twelve divine palaces and obtained thirteen talents by the time they were in the Mountain Sea Realm, couldn¡¯t conjure it even if they saw Indestructible Vision. Chen Fei looked at the Planting Beans into Soldiers at his side, which had four rule particles in the template, already considered many among Divine Powers. However, Pillar Mountain had six rule particles, and in terms of the rule particles alone, Pillar Mountain was certainly stronger, despite the two having different directions. But when the rule particles increased by half, no matter how different the directions were, Pillar Mountain was still stronger than Planting Beans into Soldiers. Chen Fei thought for a moment, waved his right hand, and the surrounding rule particles drifted over. He started stuffing these rule particles into the template of Planting Beans into Soldiers. Chen Fei did not choose based on the characteristics represented by the rule particles, he simply grabbed a handful of rule particles and stuffed them into the template. If the rule particles could fit, it meant their characteristics were compatible. If they couldn¡¯t fit, then it wasn¡¯t meant to be. The template of Planting Beans into Soldiers began to slightly expand, as rule particles started entering the template, causing a slight transformation in the structure of the Divine Power template. Although Chen Fei did not select the characteristics of the rule particles, when stuffing the rule particles into the template, he still chose specific locations. The original three rule particles of Planting Beans into Soldiers were located at the central area, forming a triangular, stable structure. Based on this, Chen Fei placed rule particles at various nodal areas of the template. When the template became unstable, Chen Fei placed an inverted triangle at the center to restabilize the entire Divine Power template. The God-slaying Sword of the Great Completion realm truly broadened Chen Fei¡¯s horizons. Faced with a relatively unfamiliar Divine Power, he could modify it swiftly. This whole process took very little time, just a moment, and a brand new Divine Power template appeared before Chen Fei. The rule particles inside the Divine Power template, originally three, were directly escalated by Chen Fei to nine. It was impossible to add any more; any more, and the Divine Power template would completely burst apart. Compared to the original version of Planting Beans into Soldiers, the rule particles doubled, even three more than Pillar Mountain. Chen Fei, dragging the enhanced version of Planting Beans into Soldiers, approached the God-slaying Sword, grabbed the hilt, and ran toward the starting position. The God-slaying Sword was already the strongest state Chen Fei could currently conjure, incapable of accepting any additional rule particles. Compared to the nine rule particles of Planting Beans into Soldiers, the God-slaying Sword contained thirteen rule particles, and its method of utilizing rule particles was extremely exquisite. Chen Fei¡¯s earliest Divine Power, Indestructible Vision, also contained thirteen rule particles. It could be said that having this number of rule particles was the ultimate for a Divine Power. Chen Fei had specifically studied the complex structure of Indestructible Vision, unimaginably intricate. What would be the outcome if the God-slaying Sword of the Great Completion realm, slashed at an Indestructible Vision of the Great Completion realm? A strange thought suddenly popped into Chen Fei¡¯s mind; when the time came, he could let the cloned projections of Planting Beans into Soldiers try it. Upon reaching the starting point, Chen Fei looked back at the void, then stepped forward and disappeared. In the cultivation room, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened, with the Eternal Night Manifestation appearing behind him, and behind the Eternal Night Manifestation loomed the towering Pillar Mountain. But the seemingly indestructible Pillar Mountain was quietly melting, vanishing rapidly, while behind the Eternal Night Manifestation, layers upon layers of shadows began to emerge. These shadows looked like countless Eternal Night Manifestations. An army of one man! The Divine Ability of Pillar Mountain of the Great Completion realm vanished, replaced by the newly entered Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers, while the Divine Power God Slaying Sword entered the towering pillar, causing the pillar to undergo drastic changes. Due to the second Divine Power dropping in strength, the pillar was already unstable, and the addition of the third Divine Power exacerbated this instability. If other cultivators of the Sun Moon Realm encountered this situation, let alone breaking through to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, maintaining the stability of the towering pillar would be impossible. But for Chen Fei, faced with this situation, his mind remained undisturbed, running the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword methodically, continuously sorting through the changes within his internal space. If there¡¯s a problem, solve it. If there¡¯s no time to solve it, use Divine Power: Indestructible Vision to repair the inner condition, then continue solving. There were many problems, but when sorted out one by one, it was actually very fast. This was mainly because Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of martial arts now was too high, far exceeding the standards of the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. In just half an hour, the previously collapsing internal space had completely stabilized, with each of the three Divine Powers guarding a position. Late-stage Sun Moon Realm, achieved! All of the essence force inside Chen Fei began to flow back into his internal space and then flowed out again, the texture of the essence force had been purified once more. The improvement of the Sun Moon Realm¡¯s sub-realm not only made his vitality and spirit far more majestic, it also increased in quality, which is the fundamental reason why battle strength differs greatly between realms. Chen Fei introspected his internal condition, sensing the subtle changes of the late Sun Moon Realm. Compared to the form of the towering pillar, the current internal space was not much larger; it still needed Chen Fei to expand this area. To expand the internal space with essence force to break through the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, a vast amount of the vital energy of heaven and earth would be needed. Even with the Desolate Night God-Slaying Sword drawing in the vital energy of heaven and earth, it would take at least decades to maximize the internal space. Fortunately, various pills and precious treasures could greatly reduce this time. As long as financial resources were sufficient and the body could withstand it, this time could be compressed to within a year. And by chance, Chen Fei was not lacking in these two aspects. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers simplifying¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Planting Beans into Soldiers ¡ú Planting Beans!¡± ¡°God-Slaying Sword simplifying¡­ Simplification successful¡­ God-slaying Sword ¡ú Desolate Night God-Slaying Sword!¡± Chen Fei saw the simplified Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth; this simplified cultivation method was indeed fitting. He just hoped that the Planting Beans, which possessed nine rule particles, truly held the power akin to transforming beans into generals. After realizing the changes in the vitality and spirit of the late Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei closed his eyes again. Advancing into the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm was just a simple step; next, Chen Fei aimed to elevate both new Divine Powers to the Great Completion Realm in preparation for breaking through the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Besides the two new Divine Powers, naturally, the most important was the cultivation of Celestial Suppression. However, compared to the skill level required for Divine Powers, the level of skill needed to elevate Celestial Suppression to the Great Completion Realm was frighteningly high. A handful of Heavenly Kui Beans appeared beside Chen Fei, and he scattered them. Immediately, insights into Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers emerged in his sea of consciousness, and through an epiphany, even more insights were deduced. The Heavenly Kui Beans were fifth-tier materials that could heal internal injuries and somewhat repair the soul when ingested directly. Chen Fei had obtained them from other spiritual treasures, and they were now being used to cultivate divine powers. As Chen Fei operated the Desolate Night God-Slaying Sword and the Suppressing Dragon Elephant, insights into both the God-Slaying Sword and Celestial Suppression also appeared in his sea of consciousness. Chen Fei set aside all distractions and immersed himself completely in cultivating. While Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm was calm, on the fringe of the human race, a new change was taking place. News came from somewhere that the Glass Clan seemed to be planning to merge with the human race and live as a vassal race within the boundaries of the human race. This news ignited the nerves of about a dozen races nearby. All the Rule Crystals within this Glass Space and the unborn Dimension Origins, would they all belong to the human race? Are you humans planning to take everything, leaving nothing for other races? The authenticity of this source of information still cannot be confirmed, so the dozen races remained restrained, except for the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, which tried to stir up further conflicts between other races and the human race. However, there¡¯s no doubt, this news is unfavorable for the human race. Two months quietly passed, the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers reached the stage of Great Completion, and the internal space was completely stabilized. On the human race¡¯s border, news about the Glass Clan joining the human race had been previously circulated, but no additional information followed. It¡¯s unclear if it was intentional or not, but the other races all started to vigorously tear apart the Glass Space to seize its resources. If it weren¡¯t for the distortion of the Glass Space¡¯s rules and its integration into the Return to Nothing Realm, the Glass Space might have been obliterated by now. To send cultivators from the Sun Moon Realm into the Glass Space to search for precious treasures was too slow a method for the dozen surrounding races with their growing demands. And based on the current information, the Glass Space is not safe. As the barrier of the Glass Space was being continuously ripped apart, the fusion of the Glass Space with the Return to Nothing Realm accelerated, signifying that the Dimension Origins were about to appear. Compared to obtaining Dimension Origins from a weakened space, obtaining them through a collision with the Return to Nothing Realm yielded significantly more. The number of imperial sovereigns among these races has unknowingly increased, with the human race alone growing from six imperial sovereigns to nine. And based on the situation, they are willing to continue increasing the number of imperial sovereigns. This Glass Space lies just on the border of the human territory; there¡¯s no reason to let other races have the Dimension Origins, even if it means fighting for it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As for the previous rumor that the Glass Clan wanted to become a vassal of the human race, the human imperial sovereign did not even bother to explain. A random rumor requires the humans to explain? You don¡¯t have the qualifications! The storm is gathering, but in the calm before the storm, the situation seems relatively peaceful. In Qiankun Mansion, the third month, Divine Power God-Slaying Sword, stepped into the Great Completion Realm. ¡ª New chapter is coming soon ¡ª WRITE A REVIEW Chapter 1007 - Chapter 1007: Chapter 978 Igniting the Divine Fire Chapter 1007: Chapter 978 Igniting the Divine Fire ¡°` All three of Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Powers have reached Great Completion within him. As long as he cultivates the Source Point Space within his body to the utmost level, he can begin preparing for the breakthrough to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. There are actually two methods one can choose from to cultivate to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Originally, in the Boundless Sea plane, Chen Fei obtained the Stellar Divine Technique from the Stellar Sacred Land, which described the conventional cultivation method of the Sun Moon Realm, that is, the Sun Moon Four Extremes. The first three Extremes involve cultivating one Divine Power each to solidify the Source Point Space, with the strength of the Divine Powers affecting the size of the Source Point Space. A cultivator¡¯s battle strength in the Sun Moon Realm is influenced by many factors: the level of the Divine Powers, the size of the Source Point Space, the profundity of the martial arts, and so on ¡ª all constantly affecting the cultivator¡¯s power. This conventional method involves cultivating the three Divine Powers to the late-stage peak of the Sun Moon Realm and then igniting the three Divine Powers within the Source Point Space, which is the first method of breakthrough. If the ignition is successful, the Source Point Space will undergo a new transformation, gaining fluidity and becoming the rudiment of a true space. At this time, the cultivator¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul will undergo further purification and enhancement, followed by stepping into the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. This is the conventional route, which the vast majority of those in the Sun Moon Realm choose. The path is clear; as long as one¡¯s foundation is solid enough and there are no defects in the Source Point Space, it is normally possible to ignite the three supporting Divine Powers and break through successfully. If one is only seeking to reach a certain Cultivation Realm, it¡¯s even possible to lower the demands on the Divine Powers, making ignition simpler, although the resulting battle strength might be debatable. Besides this conventional method, there is another more difficult cultivation method for the Sun Moon Realm, which is more advantageous for future breakthroughs to the Rule Integration Realm. This involves, after the full cultivation of the three Divine Powers in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, not igniting the Divine Powers during the breakthrough to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, but instead directly comprehending the Rules in advance. This is not about comprehending fragments of rules, but fully understanding one¡¯s own Divine Power, transforming it into a regular move, and naturally stepping into the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Using Divine Powers, for those in the Sun Moon Realm, actually carries a burden; the stronger the Divine Power, the heavier the burden. Divine Powers are essentially rule particles, and when the Sun Moon Realm uses Divine Powers, it is actually pushing the rule particles within to move. Because one in the Sun Moon Realm does not understand the Rules, to activate a Divine Power is merely to push its shell which then pushes the rule particles within. This intermediary step allows those in the Sun Moon Realm the opportunity to wield rule particles, but at a greatly increased consumption of energy. However, when one in the late-stage of the Sun Moon Realm comprehends the rule particles within one of their Divine Powers thoroughly, naturally they no longer need to use the shell of the Divine Power to propel the force. The approaches being different, the energy consumed is naturally different too, and at the same time, it brings one a step closer to the Rule Integration Realm. This direct comprehension of the rule particles within one¡¯s own Divine Power, once successful, will increase the power of this Divine Power by several times when used again. To ultimately become a cultivator of the Rule Integration Realm after breaking through to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm with either method, one must merge the Divine Powers within the body into one, attaining a rule body, and controlling some of the Rules. The second unconventional method of breakthrough, since it involves comprehending some rule particles at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, allows one to use these rule particles to nourish one¡¯s own essence, energy, spirit, and soul on a regular basis. Over time, the essence, energy, spirit, and soul naturally tend to resonate with such Rules, making the later condensation of a rule body and control over the Rules much easier. To control rule particles in the later stage of the Sun Moon Realm is definitely much harder than during the peak. But what¡¯s difficult at first may become easier later, and can substantially enhance one¡¯s battle strength. The first method, which involves igniting the Divine Powers, actually does not require one to know what Rules are, but rather, through the act of ignition, makes the rule particles inside the Divine Powers more active and thus enhances the power. This naturally has a fundamental difference to comprehending and then moving along with the Rules. So, could one ignite the Divine Powers, break through to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, and then comprehend the rule particles within one¡¯s own Divine Powers to greatly enhance the power of all three Divine Powers? The answer is yes, but it¡¯s extremely difficult because once one breaks through to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, the Source Point Space within the body solidifies immediately, and the Divine Powers solidify along with it. To comprehend the rule particles within a solidified Divine Power is like a blind man trying to comprehend an elephant, no longer able to see the full picture, and is just as difficult as directly comprehending the Rules of the world. If you could do that, then you would have already been able to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, so why bother lingering at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. With cultivation, many times once you pass a certain point, trying to go back and make up for it is not impossible, but undoubtedly the difficulty will be exceptionally great. Faced with the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei naturally would not hesitate and would definitely choose the second method of understanding the Rules within the Divine Powers for his breakthrough. Indestructible Vision, Planting Beans, and God-slaying Sword¡ªeach of these three Divine Powers is extremely strong. If he could continue to enhance them at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength would soar once again. Chen Fei looked down at the panel displaying information about the three Divine Powers; with the breakthrough of the God-slaying Sword to Great Completion, the status of the three Divine Powers on the panel had undergone some subtle changes. Under normal circumstances, such changes only occur when there is an opportunity to continue cultivating skill level. That is to say, the three Divine Powers, which are already at Great Completion, at a certain future time, could continue to be cultivated for increased skill level. Limit Break! ¡°` ¡°` Chen Fei glanced at the Source Point Space within his body, knowing the time node for the further enhancement of his Divine Power would be when the Source Point Space had expanded to a certain extent. At that time, Chen Fei would be able to use the panel to continue cultivating the proficiency of his Divine Power and comprehend the rule particles. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he shifted his gaze away from the Source Point Space, stood up, and walked out of the cultivation room. With the exception of Celestial Suppression, all martial arts and Divine Powers had been fully cultivated. Chen Fei planned to leave the cultivation room first, find a trustworthy person to sell the hundreds of mid-grade Spiritual treasures and unused precious treasures he held. Then he would buy some pills or spirit materials for cultivation to bring back; by then, Chen Fei would be able to cultivate the Source Point Space within his body while cultivating Celestial Suppression, making better use of his time. If the cultivation of the Source Point Space was fast enough, maybe he could even cultivate another Divine Power simultaneously, leading it to break its limit. Other prodigies of the Sun Moon Realm would adopt the second method only to choose one Divine Power to comprehend the rule particles within. Once they succeeded in comprehension under the resonance between heaven and man, it would naturally induce changes in their Source Point Space, thus breaking through to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. After that, trying to comprehend the rule particles in two other Divine Powers would be as difficult for them as it is for those ignited their Divine Power to break through¡ªhard to understand. But for Chen Fei, using the panel to break the limits of all three Divine Powers and comprehend the rule particles within should not pose too much of a problem. Thinking of the scene where the power of the three Divine Powers all soared, a smile couldn¡¯t help but emerge on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Because this was not just about the enhancement of Divine Powers, in the future, in the Rule Integration Realm, all these could lay a solid foundation for Chen Fei. As soon as Chen Fei left the cultivation room, Yu Dingshan, who was in front of him, turned his head and saw Chen Fei¡¯s aura had changed, and he nodded slightly. The first time they met, which was just a few months ago, Chen Fei was at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm. Now, in less than a year, Chen Fei had already broken through to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm; even with the aid of various precious treasures and special cultivation rooms, Chen Fei¡¯s speed of cultivation was still extremely shocking. ¡°Cultivate well; this way, even if something happens, you will have a chance to survive!¡± Yu Dingshan said as he looked at Chen Fei. Upon hearing Yu Dingshan¡¯s words, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but be startled. ¡°Senior, has there been any change at the border recently?¡± Chen Fei asked, puzzled. ¡°There have been some changes, but it¡¯s not a big problem; it¡¯s just that the future is unpredictable,¡± Yu Dingshan shook his head. The human race had traversed an extremely long time in the Return to Nothing Realm, but sometimes longevity does not mean you can exist forever. Especially the current situation of the human race, it is hard to say clearly when they might face a grave danger. ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Senior,¡± Chen Fei said respectfully with a clasped fist salute. The future indeed is unpredictable, just like the sudden attack on Sky Sea City that led to so many deaths. If Chen Fei had been just a bit weaker, he would probably have ended up buried in the ground. At any time, one¡¯s own strength is of the utmost importance. A moment later, Chen Fei arrived outside the courtyard of those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm and found Hua Zhichun. Hua Zhichun was very enthusiastic as he welcomed Chen Fei inside. ¡°I¡¯ve come looking for you a few times since I heard you were back at Qiankun Mansion, but you were always in deep cultivation,¡± Hua Zhichun said with a smile as he poured a cup of tea for Chen Fei. ¡°Is there something you need?¡± Chen Fei asked, surprised. ¡°Initially, I wanted to understand the situation in the Glass Space from you, but after the changes occurred in the Glass Space, making it inaccessible, I stopped looking,¡± Hua Zhichun said, picking up his teacup and taking a sip before continuing, ¡°But then I heard about what you did inside the Glass Space and thought I¡¯d try to get closer to you, so I came looking a few more times.¡± Hua Zhichun laughed first as he mentioned this. His words were half true and half pretense, but when those from the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm who returned from the Glass Space began spreading tales about Chen Fei, Hua Zhichun indeed had an indescribable mix of emotions. To face a thousand opponents of the same rank and annihilate them all¡ªdespite using the treacherous conditions of the Glass Space to his advantage¡ªit was still unbelievably powerful. Even if you had hundreds of the same rank in the Sun Moon Realm, you couldn¡¯t withstand that. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If Hua Zhichun himself faced opponents of the same rank at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, not needing many, just over five, regardless of what kind of peak they were, his first choice would be to run. Hua Zhichun¡¯s talent was definitely top-notch, but no matter how exceptional, it did not equate to fighting same rank opponents in the Sun Moon Realm like that; it was simply outrageous. Initially, when other members of the Sun Moon Realm within Qiankun Mansion heard this news, they instinctively doubted it, even considering whether this rumor was spread by other alien races to set up Chen Fei for a fall. Afterwards, upon seeking multiple confirmations and even questioning the head of the Qiankun Mansion in the Rule Integration Realm, the final answer was that Chen Fei indeed had slain that many of the alien races. ¡°` Chapter 1008 - Chapter 1008: Chapter 979: Age Tower Chapter 1008: Chapter 979: Age Tower ¡°` Though millions block my path, I shall pass! Others may face a mighty army without changing their expression. Chen Fei faced a mighty army and charged directly, cutting them all down. ¡°It¡¯s just luck,¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly upon hearing Hua Zhichun¡¯s words. Hua Zhichun also smiled. In matters of battle, there was no such thing as luck. ¡°I came to see you today because I have a favor to ask.¡± After some more idle chatter, Chen Fei placed a mid-grade Spiritual treasure from the alien races on the stone table. Hua Zhichun glanced at the treasure on the table and, seeing that Chen Fei did not object, reached out and picked it up. ¡°It¡¯s somewhat damaged, and it¡¯s from the alien races, so it¡¯s probably worth around seventy percent of a normal mid-grade Spiritual treasure.¡± Hua Zhichun set the treasure back on the table, looked at Chen Fei, and asked, ¡°Are you looking to sell?¡± ¡°Yes, I have several hundred of these treasures, as well as some unused spiritual materials. Can you help me find a suitable buyer?¡± Chen Fei nodded. Compared to a veteran at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm like Hua Zhichun, Chen Fei¡¯s connections in Sky Sea City were almost nonexistent, given that he had only been in the Return to Nothing Realm for a short time. When Hua Zhichun heard that Chen Fei had several hundred mid-grade Spiritual treasures to sell, the corners of his eyes twitched slightly at the staggering amount of wealth they represented. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s image in Hua Zhichun¡¯s eyes underwent another transformation, seemingly radiating golden light. If Hua Zhichun encountered Chen Fei out in the wild, he would genuinely consider making a move, simply because Chen Fei was too wealthy. However, whether he could actually defeat Chen Fei was something even Hua Zhichun was unsure of. After all, Hua Zhichun couldn¡¯t slay over a thousand at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm, but Chen Fei could, and what that represented was vastly different. Though unsure if he could resist the temptation, no one at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm would likely be able to resist facing such wealth. ¡°If you trust me, the power behind me can take off these items. If you find that suitable, I¡¯ll notify them to come over now,¡± Hua Zhichun said after some thought. Hundreds of mid-grade Spiritual treasures, although alien and not easily usable by the human race, diminutive in value, would, if taken by strong enough forge masters willing to spend the time to individually remodel these treasures, eventually have their value greatly increased. The key was having the people, ample time, and some patience. For both him and Chen Fei, it was a win-win situation. ¡°All right, it¡¯s troublesome, but thank you,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile as he nodded. Half an hour later, a group of more than twenty people arrived at Hua Zhichun¡¯s courtyard, and an appraisal meeting for the treasures and spiritual materials began. Chen Fei brought out all of his treasures. With several hundred mid-grade Spiritual treasures no longer suppressing their aura, the vital energy of heaven and earth was thoroughly stirred up for a time. Hua Zhichun stood to the side, his eyes filled with a touch of sentiment. Having cultivated for many years, this was the first time Hua Zhichun had seen so many unused mid-grade Spiritual treasures. Three hours later, the several hundred mid-grade Spiritual treasures, along with the precious treasures Chen Fei wished to sell, were all appraised. The final sale of these treasures yielded a total of ten million and seventy-three thousand top-grade primordial stones. Chen Fei had kept some spiritual materials and pills for himself, including a dozen portions of Sixth-Tier spiritual materials. In these circumstances, to still fetch ten million top-grade primordial stones was considerable. ¡°I need Sky Extreme Pills, what¡¯s the price?¡± Chen Fei looked at the person in charge. ¡°One Sky Extreme Pill goes for one thousand three hundred top-grade primordial stones in the territories of the human race. That¡¯s the price everywhere,¡± Hua Guangjin said with a smile. ¡°Good, let¡¯s start with five hundred. You can deduct it directly from the primordial stones,¡± Chen Fei nodded in agreement. Sky Extreme Pills were just right for increasing cultivation at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, and they could also be exchanged at Qiankun Mansion. Now that Chen Fei had enough money, he naturally preferred to buy them with top-grade primordial stones. As for the possibility of breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei had no doubt about it. There was no need to save so many top-grade primordial stones, even if they were intended for the Primordial Sword Sect, nor was there a need for such an exaggerated amount. ¡°Great!¡± Hua Guangjin¡¯s smile grew even wider. Since Hua Guangjin and others did not carry so many top-grade primordial stones, they waited for a short time until a figure at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm appeared. He glanced at Chen Fei and subtly measured him up before handing over an inferior-grade profound treasure. Chen Fei received it and checked inside. It contained precisely ten million and eighty thousand top-grade primordial stones, as well as five hundred Sky Extreme Pills. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know how effective the Sky Extreme Pills would be, just as he was unaware of how big the Source Point Space, protected by three Divine Powers like Indestructible Vision, could ultimately expand. The inferior-grade profound treasure given by Hua Guangjin and others was not taken back. It served as a holding place for those ten million-plus top-grade primordial stones and the Sky Extreme Pills. A transaction of over ten million top-grade primordial stones might not happen even once in several hundred years. After exchanging pleasantries with the group for a short time, Hua Guangjin and the others left the courtyard, leaving only Chen Fei and Hua Zhichun. ¡°Going back to continue your secluded cultivation?¡± Hua Zhichun asked with a smile, looking at Chen Fei. The exchange that had taken place over the previous few hours had stabilized Hua Zhichun¡¯s emotions, although the ten million top-grade primordial stones were still astonishing. ¡°Before returning to seclusion, I¡¯ll do one thing first,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°What is it?¡± Hua Zhichun asked curiously. ¡°Try the Age Tower,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile on his face. A short time later, Chen Fei left and returned to his own courtyard. ¡°` Feng Xiupu and the others showed sincere smiles on their faces upon seeing Chen Fei. Chen Fei took out fourth-grade spiritual materials from the Celestial Treasure, which Feng Xiupu and the others could use. To Chen Fei, the only use for these fourth-grade spiritual materials now was to give them to people from the Primordial Sword Sect. After several months of cultivating, Feng Xiupu and his group had again increased their Cultivation Realms. When cultivating within Qiankun Mansion, accumulating essence force was secondary; the most important thing was the enlightenment gleaned from the martial arts. As long as the level and realm kept up, there were plenty of spiritual materials to help with the essence force needed for Tier-3 and Tier-4. Feng Xiupu and the others did not cultivate the martial arts that Chen Fei had originally refined; those were more oriented towards Chen Fei¡¯s personal traits. Chen Fei was able to unleash their full power, but that might not be the case for others. Furthermore, the martial arts refined by Chen Fei were designed for power, and Chen Fei did not consider whether they were easy to cultivate or comprehend. Therefore, it would be more detrimental than beneficial for them to cultivate the martial arts refined by Chen Fei. Because Chen Fei rarely left seclusion, everyone from the courtyard came out, and they all sat together. ¡°There have been many visitors recently. Only after they learned you were in seclusion did the number slowly decrease,¡± said his senior brother, Guo Linshan, with a smile. During this recent period, it had been Guo Linshan acting as the steward, receiving visitors when they came. ¡°Chen Fei, if there are too many enemies, you still need to be cautious,¡± Feng Xiupu couldn¡¯t help but interject from the side. They had also learned about Chen Fei¡¯s deeds in the Glass Space from those visitors. To others, Chen Fei appeared invincible, sweeping across all adversaries, but Feng Xiupu and his group could only worry. ¡°I understand. When I first joined the Primordial Sword Sect, Master taught me how to run faster,¡± Chen Fei said with a soft laugh. Body movements and defensive sword techniques were the primary focus of Feng Xiupu¡¯s teachings at that time, which was also related to Feng Xiupu¡¯s own experiences. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, everyone in the courtyard couldn¡¯t help but laugh. In the blink of an eye, several decades had already passed. Who could have imagined they would go from Immortal Cloud City to the Return to Nothing Realm? ¡°Later, I want to challenge the Age Tower. Does everyone want to come and see?¡± After chatting for a while, Chen Fei looked at the people and said. Previously, during the duels in the martial arena with other cultivators of the Sun Moon Realm, all the spectators were from the Sun Moon Realm. To avoid making Feng Xiupu and the others feel uncomfortable, Chen Fei didn¡¯t invite them. Now that they were challenging the Age Tower, which didn¡¯t involve competing with others, Chen Fei was fine with letting Feng Xiupu and the rest come and watch. ¡°The Age Tower? Sounds good!¡± The sect leader, Qu Qingsheng, showed a look of interest on his face, and the others felt the same. Inside the Qiankun Mansion, they rarely left the courtyard, cherishing the cultivating environment within. However, they were still curious about Qiankun Mansion, especially the Age Tower, which gathered the top hundred cultivators from previous generations and was widely talked about. An hour later, Chen Fei, leading Qu Qingsheng and the others, arrived at the public area. At that moment, there was a duel happening in the martial arena, thus attracting many cultivators at the Sun Moon Realm to watch from below. ¡°Chen Fei?¡± Some people noticed the arrival of Chen Fei and his group, and then all the surrounding Sun Moon Realm cultivators turned their heads to look over. Now, within the whole Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei¡¯s reputation had overshadowed all the Sun Moon Realm cultivators, including those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. The main reason was Chen Fei¡¯s unbelievable achievements in the Glass Space, which made people unable to resist discussing the matter. Chen Fei nodded to the surrounding Sun Moon Realm cultivators and then walked towards the Age Tower. The Age Tower was actually a battle strength ranking, and by now, it had already been filled with the names of a hundred cultivators at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. The first time someone made the ranking, they received a substantial reward in merit points, with additional points awarded daily based on their ranking. Therefore, the competition for the ranking of the Age Tower was extremely fierce among those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. As for the other cultivators at lower stages of the Sun Moon Realm, none had made the list yet. Naturally, there were Sun Moon Realm cultivators in the later stages who tried to challenge the tower, but ultimately none of them managed to break into the top hundred. ¡°Chen Fei, are you going to challenge the Age Tower?¡± Seeing Chen Fei walk under the Age Tower, numerous people¡¯s eyes instantly lit up. All of them knew about Chen Fei facing a thousand adversaries in the Glass Space and heard that thereafter, the Emperors had greatly rewarded him. However, the only humans who actually witnessed the event were Kuang Xingfeng and Lu Shuzhang¡ªall the remaining mid-level Sun Moon Realm cultivators had only heard the story. Such a thing surely couldn¡¯t be fake; otherwise, this wouldn¡¯t be a reputation but a disgrace. But after all, it was hearsay, and it was so far-fetched that many people remained skeptical. But today, if Chen Fei was to challenge the Age Tower, then his true strength would become apparent. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Age Tower was now dominated by those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm; those below simply couldn¡¯t set foot in it. Yet Chen Fei had faced a thousand alone. Although he had used some other means, his battle strength was definitely far higher than his peers. And judging from his aura, he had also broken through to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. Challenging the Age Tower might still have its disadvantages, but he couldn¡¯t possibly fail to squeeze into the top hundred, right? ¡ª Chapter 1009 - Chapter 1009: Chapter 980: Forcibly Applying the Forget Technique Chapter 1009: Chapter 980: Forcibly Applying the Forget Technique Seeing Chen Fei about to challenge the Age Tower, those who were previously circling the martial arena from the Sun Moon Realm quickly gathered in front of the Age Tower. Watching a regular martial arena competition was not nearly as interesting as watching a prodigy like Chen Fei challenging the Age Tower. Especially since Chen Fei was now in the late stages of the Sun Moon Realm, whether he could squeeze into the top hundred had become an uncertain matter. Had Chen Fei already been at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, everyone¡¯s speculation would have turned to just how far Chen Fei could climb in the Age Tower. Chen Fei looked at the crowd surging towards him with a slight smile on his face, cupped his hands in a salute, then walked into the Age Tower. At the same time, the news of Chen Fei challenging the Age Tower began to spread throughout the entire Qiankun Mansion at an extremely fast pace. Anyone who wasn¡¯t preoccupied with urgent matters was now rushing over here. Even some Rule Integration Realm heads from Qiankun Mansion had heard the news, and came to the public area with a trace of curiosity. Qu Qingsheng and the others, who were of the Mountain Sea Realm at most, felt somewhat intimidated surrounded by so many cultivators of the Sun Moon Realm. Although those in the Sun Moon Realm were already trying to restrain their auras as much as possible. But the pressure they felt internally was far greater than what they actually sensed in terms of aura. However, seeing so many people waiting under the Age Tower just to see how far Chen Fei could go filled them with pride. Inside the Age Tower, Chen Fei felt the space around him change, first into complete darkness, followed by a light that illuminated the space, transforming the scene before his eyes. Atop the peak of a mountain range, a huge martial arena was situated, and Chen Fei stood at one end of the arena. As Chen Fei appeared, ripples surfaced a mile ahead, and a figure emerged. ¡°I am the artifact spirit of the Age Tower. This is your first time challenging the Age Tower, so there are a few matters I need to go over with you,¡± the artifact spirit of the Age Tower said with a faint smile. ¡°Please proceed,¡± Chen Fei responded with a salute. ¡°Only those within the top hundred of the Age Tower will receive merit point rewards. However, to challenge the hundredth Challenger, you must first pass several tests of the Age Tower. Only if you pass these tests will you be eligible to challenge the Challenger¡­¡± The artifact spirit spoke at a steady pace, outlining the matters of note for challenging the tower. To challenge the Challenger, you need to qualify. This is because the Challenger that Chen Fei will face isn¡¯t an illusion created by the Age Tower but rather the Age Tower will summon the actual person to battle with Chen Fei. After all, while an illusion of Sun Moon Realm peak can match the power, it lacks the on-the-spot adaptability that a real person possesses, and the difference is not small. Therefore, only by having the Challenger themselves present can fairness be ensured. Naturally, if a Challenger is occupied and truly cannot appear, you may skip them and challenge the one above them until a Challenger in person arrives. You might have wanted to challenge the one hundredth rank, but if only the ninety-third is available, that¡¯s whom you¡¯ll face. If you end up failing because you¡¯ve skipped too many ranks, then it¡¯s just your bad luck. After all, the Age Tower still needs to accommodate those who have become Challengers; it can¡¯t simply cancel their status because they aren¡¯t available. Of course, if the Age Tower detects that a Challenger is maliciously avoiding battle to save their rank, it will forcibly cancel the Challenger¡¯s qualification. Besides the qualification tests and the possibility of skipping ranks, if you find yourself outmatched during a fight, you can immediately concede. The artifact spirit will transport the loser out of the Age Tower. If you¡¯re killed because you didn¡¯t concede in time, then you¡¯re truly gone. The battles of the Sun Moon Realm are not child¡¯s play; stepping into the arena means being prepared for the possibility of dying, a rule that is the same as in the martial arena. Other than that, there are no additional rules within the Age Tower. It doesn¡¯t ban Celestial Treasures, pills or talismans and such. Whatever you can bring into the Age Tower, you can use all of it. What is sought is reality because when you meet an enemy in the wilderness, you cannot ask them not to use this or that. There¡¯s also a special selection rule. After obtaining a rank within the top hundred, when you continue to challenge upwards, you can directly choose to skip thirty ranks. That means if your strength is sufficient, reaching the number one spot doesn¡¯t actually require many matches. ¡°If you have any questions, now is the time to ask them,¡± the artifact spirit said to Chen Fei. ¡°There are no questions,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°Good, shall we begin the test now?¡± the artifact spirit continued. ¡°Yes,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°Please prepare!¡± After delivering that message, the figure of the artifact spirit began to blur and then disappeared from the martial arena. The martial arena became silent, with only the mountain wind constantly blowing. Suddenly, a figure appeared on the arena, looking exactly like the artifact spirit, but was at the late-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. As soon as this late-stage Sun Moon Realm figure appeared, he fixed his gaze upon Chen Fei, a murderous aura pressing directly onto Chen Fei. The next moment, the late-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator disappeared from his spot and appeared above Chen Fei¡¯s head, slashing down at him with a sword blade. The profound and overwhelming essence force surged towards Chen Fei like a landslide, with the entire sky filled with the presence of the sword blade. Chen Fei slightly raised his eyes, and the entire mountaintop suddenly stilled, even a trace of the mountain wind became visible. Chen Fei had originally thought that his test would be against the spirit puppet at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm; unexpectedly, it was only a late-stage. Chen Fei¡¯s figure became slightly blurred as a warrior, exactly like him, split off, wielding a pitch-black sword blade in hand. Through the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers and possessing nine rule particles, this warrior was at the low-level Sun Moon Realm the moment it split off. Undoubtedly weaker than the late-stage spirit puppet, this warrior of Chen Fei was also endowed with the Indestructible Vision and God-slaying Sword. Normally, warriors condensed through the technique of Planting Beans into Soldiers could hardly be endowed with other divine powers, as they were merely condensed from essence force and lacked the cultivator¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul. Without this foundation, it¡¯s naturally impossible to drive divine powers, hence they are mostly used as minor projections. A low-level Sun Moon Realm projection, if numerous enough, could pose a considerable force not to be ignored, yet for Chen Fei, it still lacked a certain appeal. Chen Fei¡¯s real cunning was that his first divine power, Indestructible Vision, could convert essence force into any one of essence, energy, spirit, and soul. So after summoning the warrior using the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers, Chen Fei directly left a seed of spirit and soul inside the warrior¡¯s body. Relying on this seed, the warrior performed the Indestructible Vision. After performing Indestructible Vision, the seed of essence, energy, spirit, and soul was completely exhausted, but with Indestructible Vision, the warrior could absorb the vital energy of heaven and earth to transform into essence force and then convert it into essence, energy, spirit, and soul. The newly converted essence, energy, spirit, and soul started to sustain Indestructible Vision and used this as a foundation to execute the God-slaying Sword once more, forming a closed loop. Moreover, the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword at the Great Completion realm absorbed the vital energy of heaven and earth at an exceedingly exaggerated speed. Once executed by the warrior, there was no need to worry about a lack of essence force. Therefore, at this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s warrior possessed two divine powers and was bolstered by the first Fifth-Tier techniques of the human race despite being at the low-level Sun Moon Realm. If other cultivators possessing the technique of Planting Beans into Soldiers witnessed the warrior that Chen Fei had summoned, their eyes would probably pop out; it was simply too preposterous and beyond all reason. Because if they left a trace of spirit and soul within their warrior, after executing a divine power, it would soon dissipate due to a lack of essence, energy, spirit, and soul to sustain it. To maintain the use of two divine powers for an extended time would mean the warrior is no longer a warrior but has become a clone, which would make it unrelated to the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers. The only regret Chen Fei had was that his warrior could not execute Celestial Suppression because the warrior lacked flesh and blood. Otherwise, the potential of this warrior would be utterly limitless. ¡°Boom!¡± The warrior¡¯s sword clashed with the spirit puppet¡¯s blade, the booming sound echoing across the entire mountaintop. The warrior staggered back a few steps. Given the two minor tiers of difference in realm, not getting blown away instantly proved the warrior¡¯s battle strength. Normally a late-stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator could turn an early-stage opponent to dust with a single strike, so merely stepping back a few steps was an impossible occurrence. The human race considers those who can triumph in battle across a minor tier to be geniuses, almost certainly destined to break into the Rule Integration Realm in the future. No one has ever required someone of the Sun Moon Realm to battle across two tiers; thus, the power displayed by the warrior at this moment was already quite ridiculous. Of course, it was directly related to the warrior¡¯s possession of Indestructible Vision. With this power, one remains at their peak unless their defenses are shattered in an instant, coming close to death. Chen Fei¡¯s divine power was truly deserving of being called the ultimate in invincibility and unyielding strength. The spirit puppet repelled the warrior and took a step forward, raising its blade for another strike, but suddenly paused, hesitating for a moment. Though the hesitation was extremely brief, the warrior caught it and charged straight forward with the God-slaying Sword in hand. The spirit puppet quickly recovered, its blade slashing down again, but the overwhelming power of its last strike was significantly weakened. The effect of the Forget Technique caused by the God-slaying Sword had made the spirit puppet pause and change its attack. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The collision between sword and blade pierced the heavens, and this time, the warrior and the spirit puppet were evenly matched. The murderous intent in the spirit puppet¡¯s eyes grew thicker, its aura fluctuating rapidly as a layer of light shone forth, executing another divine power. Chen Fei stood not far away, watching this scene with a smile on his face. As long as the warrior wasn¡¯t wiped out initially, its combat strength would grow stronger as the battle progressed. The opponent¡¯s divine powers, as soon as they were executed for the first time, would be silenced right afterward. It was as if the warrior continuously forced the opponent¡¯s power to diminish. Chapter 1010 - Chapter 1010: 981 Chapter 1010: 981 ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± With a series of sword strikes, the waves of synergy swept across the entire martial arena, rendering the Spirit Puppet¡¯s three Divine Powers useless, putting it at a disadvantage for the first time. The strength of a warrior at the Sun Moon Realm largely depends on their Divine Powers. Of course, the level of the cultivation realm is the foundation and decisively influences battle strength. However, when a late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner can no longer use any of their three Divine Powers, their combat strength significantly drops, especially when their opponent can still use Divine Powers normally. Moreover, Chen Fei discovered that the God-slaying Sword could not only disrupt the rule particles within the enemy¡¯s Divine Powers but also induce a similar memory loss effect upon contact with their ordinary moves. This was something Chen Fei had not anticipated, clearly another characteristic of the Divine Power God Slaying Sword. Regarding the three Divine Powers, Chen Fei was in a state of knowing what they were but not why they were, which was why he initially entered the Age Tower. Only through actual combat can one understand the composition of one¡¯s power. The memory loss effect of the God Slaying Sword, combined with the insight into exploiting weaknesses from the Great Completion Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, allowed the warrior to dominate the Spirit Puppet in fewer than ten moves. If the Spirit Puppet were a normal creature, it would have sensed something was wrong by now and probably would have attempted to flee. But the purpose of the Spirit Puppet¡¯s existence is to kill all living beings in the martial arena, harboring no concept of fear or retreat even in battle. Thus, even as each sword strike from the warrior weakened the Spirit Puppet a bit more, it showed no sign of evasion. ¡°Hiss!¡± The sound of the sword blade tearing through the air resounded, and the Spirit Puppet¡¯s body stiffened in midair; then a dazzling crack of light burst from its neck, and the next moment, it vanished. In fewer than a hundred moves, a late-stage Sun Moon Realm Spirit Puppet was counter-slain by an early-stage Sun Moon Realm warrior. The Spirit Puppet does not represent a true late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner, as it is considerably weaker, and the warrior¡¯s early stage realm is also abnormal. Which house¡¯s early-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner could deploy such top-tier Great Completion Divine Powers, coupled with the first rank Fifth-Tier martial arts technique of the Great Completion human race? Back in his early days at the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei did not have such a luxurious arrangement. That is to say, if Chen Fei at that time had encountered the current warrior, it was likely Chen Fei himself who would have been blown apart. A beam of light descended from the sky, falling upon Chen Fei. The beam was able to heal injuries and restore energy, clearly not intending to let the challenger continue fighting in successive battles. In less than a moment, the light disappeared, and in front of the martial arena, three figures of Spirit Puppets appeared. The stage was the same as before, still at the late Sun Moon Realm. This test proved interesting, escalating step by step, letting challengers know exactly where they stood should they fall at any step. The three Spirit Puppets charged at Chen Fei, while three early-stage Sun Moon Realm warriors materialized beside him, totaling four warriors including the one from before. Still deploying Indestructible Vision with the Slaying God Sword, outnumbering their opponents by one. A swift engagement, and the four warriors disassembled their three Spirit Puppet adversaries, preventing them from forming any formations. Then, two warriors each dragged away a Spirit Puppet, while the remaining two assaulted the third one. A moment ago, one-on-one took only dozens of moves to end the fight, and now two-on-one, after silencing the Spirit Puppet¡¯s three Divine Powers, it took fewer than ten moves to defeat the Spirit Puppet. The other two Spirit Puppets, having forgotten how to deploy their Divine Powers under the onslaught of the four encircling warriors, were also shattered within a few moves and disappeared from the martial arena. Watching the swirling vital energy of heaven and earth in front of him, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated. One step stronger, and every step thereafter was stronger. The solid foundation accumulated during his time in the Mountain Sea Realm was indeed not in vain, continuously rewarding Chen Fei during his cultivation in the Sun Moon Realm. Now in the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei continued to solidify his own foundation, which would surely benefit him immensely in the Rule Integration Realm in the future. Another beam of light fell upon Chen Fei, although his consumption was minimal. Merely summoning four warriors was not a significant drain on Chen Fei¡¯s energy, restoring to normal after a few breaths. As for the battle between the warriors and the Spirit Puppets, it was purely the warriors drawing on the vital energy of heaven and earth, with Chen Fei hardly expending any mental effort to control how they fought. The warriors purely operated on instinct, lacking a bit of flexibility and easily targeted by stronger adversaries, but this reduced the strain on Chen Fei¡¯s mental defenses. Of course, when necessary, Chen Fei could also take over control of the warriors, directing their combat with his own soul. The beam of light vanished, and the space in front of the martial arena rippled. This time, only one Spirit Puppet appeared, but its stage had reached the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. A warrior charged forward, and amidst a thunderous explosion, the warrior was instantly destroyed by the Spirit Puppet. The disparity in power between the early stage and the peak of the Sun Moon Realm was too great, and despite strategies such as exploiting weaknesses and using Indestructible Vision, they couldn¡¯t bridge such a vast gulf in stages. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t surprised; by summoning a sufficient number of warriors, he probably could wear down the Spirit Puppet. But for Chen Fei, the cost-effectiveness was low, as deploying warriors also consumed his essence, energy, spirit, and soul, plus Chen Fei was not strictly a summoner. Chen Fei was strongest when relying on himself. The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, now an upper-grade Celestial Treasure. After leaving the Glass Space, Chen Fei spent some time upgrading both the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell to the upper-grade Celestial Treasure level. The base was already sufficient, just not very suitable back in the Glass Space. Chen Fei deployed the God-slaying Sword, attaching it to the Qianyuan Sword, turning the blade of the sword a profound black. Driven by a late-stage Sun Moon Realm practitioner, the God-slaying Sword¡¯s effect was naturally much stronger than that of the warriors. Different realms of cultivation exhibit vastly different effects when deploying the same Divine Power; the difference lies in the vastly distinct levels of essence, energy, spirit, and soul. Thus, realms of cultivation remain the most crucial aspect. Chen Fei was merely consolidating his foundation without delaying the enhancement of his realm. Being purely biased toward one aspect was too extreme, a choice Chen Fei would not make. After annihilating a warrior, the Spirit Puppet turned to Chen Fei, then instantaneously appeared before him and cleaved with its sword. The power that enveloped everything seemed to solidify space itself, rendering movement impossible and even obstructing the operation of the soul. ¡°Boom!¡± The martial arena trembled slightly. Chen Fei held the Qianyuan Sword in front of him, easily catching the Spirit Puppet¡¯s slash and, in passing, also turned the divine power from the puppet¡¯s previous strike into a broken state, unable to function. Even in defense, the God Slaying Sword could scatter the rule particles within the opponent¡¯s divine power, immensely domineering. Chen Fei flipped the Qianyuan Sword in his hand and slashed at the Spirit Puppet¡¯s head. The Forget Technique is the most important characteristic of the God Slaying Sword. But another characteristic that cannot be ignored is the extreme flesh power. Because the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword is centered around the rule of cultivating flesh power, Chen Fei always adhered to this principle, through fifty-seven strands of Emperor Realm heritage. Therefore, the third Divine Power, God Slaying Sword, granted Chen Fei a tremendous power that far surpassed most divine powers, raising his attack directly to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. Together with the part of the power from the previous slash which was refined by the Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei¡¯s current sword strike reached a new peak of power. ¡°Boom!¡± The Spirit Puppet, unable to dodge, took Chen Fei¡¯s sword head-on. Amidst the explosive sounds, the body of the Spirit Puppet involuntarily retreated step by step, disintegrating a bit with each step back, visibly trying to repair itself, but ultimately only disintegrating further. On the sixth step, the Spirit Puppet silently turned into a ray of light and disappeared. The violent power erased the existence of the Spirit Puppet from its very core. This was the pure power of the flesh. Looking at Chen Fei now, the only difference from those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was the depth of his essence, energy, spirit, and soul ¨C and even that gap was not too significant. Because the essence, energy, spirit, and soul cultured by the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword of the Great Completion realm far surpassed any from the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm and approached or even matched the standards of an ordinary pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. Thus, considering only the essence, energy, spirit, and soul, viewing Chen Fei as a practitioner of conventional martial arts at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm wouldn¡¯t be far off. Together with the support of Chen Fei¡¯s three powerful Divine Powers and the Celestial Suppression of the Yuan Clan, Chen Fei¡¯s everyday strength was already stronger than most at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm without even fully unleashing his power. It was illogical, but that was the reality Chen Fei manifested. As Chen Fei struck down the Spirit Puppet with a single sword, the Age Tower trembled slightly, and Chen Fei officially qualified to challenge the Challenger of the Age Tower. Meanwhile, outside the Age Tower, there were already tens of thousands from the Sun Moon Realm gathered, and many more were still on their way. With the tremor of the Age Tower, a ray of light shot from the top of the tower. At the base of the Age Tower, a figure emerged and then stepped into the Age Tower. Ao Zian, ranked one hundred in the Age Tower, had arrived upon hearing of Chen Fei challenging the tower. Ao Zian naturally did not believe that the qualification test of the Age Tower would stump this prodigy. Ao Zian had considered that Chen Fei would one day challenge the Age Tower and that there might even be a confrontation between the two. However, Ao Zian had not anticipated that this day would come so swiftly. Seeing Ao Zian enter the tower, the ten thousand onlookers from the Sun Moon Realm were emotionally stirred, all watching the Age Tower¡¯s glowing rings intently. Just by observing the changing light of the rings on the Age Tower, one could discern the results of the battles within and even predict at which rank Chen Fei might ultimately be defeated. Hua Zhichun stood at a distance; he had not expected Chen Fei to actually come to challenge the tower today. Hua Zhichun felt slightly peculiar since he was also a Challenger of the Age Tower, ranked ninety-two. Perhaps he would encounter Chen Fei later? Inside the tower. With Ao Zian¡¯s arrival, the mountaintop¡¯s martial arena underwent drastic changes; in the blink of an eye, the arena disappeared, and the surrounding mountains also vanished without a trace. Chen Fei glanced around and found himself standing on a vast lake that stretched a hundred miles wide. The Challenger has the privilege of selecting the combat environment, as different environments can provide a combat boost depending on one¡¯s martial arts. ¡°Ao Zian, please!¡± Ao Zian looked at Chen Fei and said solemnly, not daring to underestimate him in his heart. ¡°Chen Fei, please!¡± Chen Fei said, bowing in salute. The moment Chen Fei finished speaking, Ao Zian disappeared from his spot, but his figure did not appear in front of Chen Fei; instead, it merged into the lake beneath them. In an instant, the entire hundred-mile lake seemed to become myriad Ao Zians. The lake¡¯s surface began to tremble, and then hundreds of water columns surged into the sky, transforming into water dragons that tore towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked up at the sky-full of water dragons, noting the scales on their bodies and the intricately detailed runes on those scales, as if the water had truly transformed into divine beasts. This alone highlighted the extent of Ao Zian¡¯s mastery over martial arts and Divine Powers. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The top hundred of the Age Tower were at least among the top tiers of the human race in their cities, all with the potential to advance to the Rule Integration Realm, and some were even refining themselves in preparation for breaking into that realm. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes remained unshielded; he lifted his right foot and then dropped it abruptly. The entire hundred-mile lake surface suddenly calmed down, and the next moment, the entire lake exploded with a roaring sound as if a primordial beast were turning over and roaring beneath the lake. The hundreds of water dragons charging toward Chen Fei suddenly burst apart. Chapter 1011 - Chapter 1011: Chapter 982: New Achievements Chapter 1011: Chapter 982: New Achievements Mist enveloped every direction, making the entire lake look shadowy and indistinct. Upon looking again at Chen Fei, he had already disappeared from his original spot, appearing in mid-air. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand transformed into a Startling Crane, thrusting forward. With the sharp intent of his sword roaring, it seemed as though space itself would be punctured by this strike. ¡°Buzz!¡± In front of the sword¡¯s edge, where previously there was no one, Ao Zian¡¯s figure appeared. Ao Zian, looking at Chen Fei, had a gaze filled with astonishment. It wasn¡¯t astonishment at Chen Fei¡¯s breaking of his Hundred Dragon Roar with a single move, but that his concealed location had been discerned by Chen Fei with one glance. In the human imperial sovereign¡¯s inheritances, in terms of the exquisiteness of illusions, the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique ranks first, which is also the martial arts technique cultivated by Kuang Xingfeng. But in terms of the exquisiteness of concealment, several martial arts techniques could be said to be on par with the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique. Just as Ao Zian was cultivating the Water Mist Technique, in a place rich with Water Element, his battle strength could directly increase by a margin. Moreover, he could use the Water Element to cover his bodily form, making it impossible for others to perceive his precise location. If he were to break through to the Rule Integration Realm in the future and mastered the Water Element Rules, he could disregard the influence of the environment on him. At the time when he was at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei, when facing against Kuang Xingfeng, took some time to locate Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s real body. Now that Chen Fei was in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, he must have made substantial progress, but he was at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. Normally speaking, his hidden spot should absolutely not have been unveiled with just one glance. This breakthrough of a minor realm by Chen Fei seemed to have utterly transformed him. Red Lotus Sword appeared in Ao Zian¡¯s hand and struck towards Chen Fei with the same move. Divine Power Red Lotus Thousand Soaring! He was at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, and moreover, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t used that attack which was almost at the Rule Integration Realm level. According to rumors, Chen Fei was able to slay so many at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm in the Glass Space using an explosive secret technique. Ao Zian didn¡¯t believe that in this head-to-head fight, he would still be at a disadvantage! ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword and Red Lotus Sword collided, emitting a sound like twisting metal, and Ao Zian¡¯s resolute expression suddenly changed. With all his strength, he only managed to exert less than seventy percent, and the position where the Qianyuan Sword struck sent Ao Zian a frustrating sensation, almost to the point of spitting blood. The result was an overwhelming power that instantly broke through his essence force¡¯s defense, wreaking havoc within his body. Ao Zian, unable to control himself, retreated backward, trying to dissipate the Tremendous Strength inside him. At the same time, a protective divine light surfaced on Ao Zian¡¯s body, and the lake below violently shook, reflecting the light on Ao Zian¡¯s body. Divine Power Heavenly Gang Water Source Shield, directly linking to the hundred-mile lake below: when the Heavenly Gang Water Source Shield was attacked, it could transfer most of the damage to the water below. A black light flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and he took a step forward, a sword chopping down. When Ao Zian saw Chen Fei¡¯s movement, he took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing the injuries inside his body, flipped the Red Lotus Sword over, ready to continue using Divine Power Red Lotus Thousand Soaring. Yet, just as he started, Ao Zian¡¯s expression slightly froze because he suddenly discovered that an essential component of the Red Lotus Thousand Soaring he wanted to use was missing. For a moment, he couldn¡¯t perform this Divine Power. But how could this be, when Red Lotus Thousand Soaring was the first Divine Power Ao Zian had formed after breaking through to the Sun Moon Realm? This Divine Power that had accompanied Ao Zian for over a thousand years, was he now being told that he¡¯d forgotten how to use Red Lotus Thousand Soaring? Is there anything more absurd than this? At this moment, Ao Zian felt completely bewildered. But the threat from the Qianyuan Sword made Ao Zian gather his mental defense forcibly; with a hand seal, a Dragon Shadow suddenly burst out from the lake below, blocking in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword directly slashed through the Dragon Shadow, then landed on the Heavenly Gang Water Source Shield. The Heavenly Gang Water Source Shield violently fluctuated, briefly pausing as it linked with the lake, then a sword trail tens of miles long appeared in the water. The rock layer beneath the entire lake was directly shattered, revealing a fissure dozens of miles deep. Ao Zian once again involuntarily flew backward, the Heavenly Gang Water Source Shield almost shattered by a single sword strike; luckily, it ultimately held. As long as it wasn¡¯t instantly broken, according to the characteristic of the Heavenly Gang Water Source Shield, it could recover in the next instant. An unending flow¡ªthis was indeed the characteristic of the Water Element Rules, and it was also profoundly demonstrated in this Divine Power of Ao Zian¡¯s. ¡°Buzz!¡± Suddenly, the Heavenly Gang Water Source Shield, which was quickly recovering, trembled briefly and then shattered completely, turning into a ray of light and vanishing. Ao Zian was stunned, his eyes incredulously watching the scene before him, then looking at Chen Fei who had already come up to him. Just now, he had forgotten how to use the Heavenly Gang Water Source Shield, so the barrier instantly shattered. Moves in the Sun Moon Realm required extremely precise operation, and Divine Powers even more so, leaving no room for errors. But under normal circumstances, moves and Divine Powers would have been refined through long spans of time, becoming instinctual and error-proof. Yet today, Ao Zian had forgotten how to use two Divine Powers. And there was the Dragon Shadow Waterfall just before, Ao Zian recalled, he also forgot a key point in it. Looking up at Chen Fei, his face wearing a bitter smile, he admitted defeat. Although at this moment, the injuries inside his body weren¡¯t severe, and normally he still had the strength to fight further. But he had forgotten two Divine Powers directly, how could he continue to fight? At this moment, even Ao Zian, thick-skulled as he was, realized that this must be Chen Fei¡¯s doing; the opponent had made him forget his Divine Powers. What kind of outrageous characteristic of a Divine Power was this? There had been no mention of such a thing among the human race, or even among the neighboring dozen alien races. ¡°I lost.¡± Ao Zian involuntarily sighed and said to Chen Fei, ¡°Can you tell me what move this is?¡± ¡°Slaying God!¡± Seeing Ao Zian concede, Chen Fei did not continue to attack with his sword. There was no feud to begin with; the trials at the Age Tower simply required defeating the opponent. Winning across higher levels had now become increasingly effortless. Fighting against the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, he had resolved the battle in three moves, and Ao Zian was not just any pinnacle fighter of the Sun Moon Realm, he was within the top ten of his division. Every single strike made the opponent forget his Divine Powers, indeed, there was nothing left to fight, his strength had been significantly diminished. ¡°Slaying God, what a good name!¡± Ao Zian¡¯s expression shifted slightly as he bowed to Chen Fei, then slowly vanished from sight. Outside the Age Tower, as Ao Zian conceded, the bands of light on the tower¡¯s body changed abruptly. With Ao Zian¡¯s reappearance, the final result of the trial was confirmed. Ao Zian lost, and Chen Fei officially became the master of the Age Tower. It could be said, Chen Fei had yet again created an achievement for this term¡¯s Qiankun Mansion, remaining known in the Age Tower even in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. Now, it was just to see how far Chen Fei could go. In previous terms of the Qiankun Mansion, there were those in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm who stayed at the Age Tower. Among them, the strongest from the later stages eventually ranked sixty-seventh. That person later cultivated all the way to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, falling just short of achieving the Emperor Realm, leaving many to rue what could have been. This also illustrated just how difficult it was to fully control a complete rule, and the many accidents that could occur. With such talent, yet still failing to achieve the Emperor Realm. This was also why Dao Yuefeng and the others could not be certain whether Chen Fei could reach that step. They could only be sure that it should be no problem for Chen Fei to cultivate to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. After leaving the tower, Ao Zian did not depart but continued to stand below the tower. With the level of combat strength that Chen Fei had displayed, Ao Zian wanted to see just what rank Chen Fei could ultimately achieve. As for informing others about Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Power, Ao Zian was not so kind-hearted. The feeling of being made to forget one¡¯s Divine Powers on the spot was too profound; it wasn¡¯t something he could enjoy alone. Surely other masters of the Age Tower would want to try it out too. Even if the other masters knew about this phenomenon, ultimately it was unavoidable. They would still fight as they had to. Qu Qingsheng and others stood below the tower, their expressions exhilarated. What means to be immortalized in history, this was it! Inside the Age Tower. ¡°May I ask if you plan to leave or continue challenging?¡± The voice of the artifact spirit echoed around. ¡°Continue challenging, rank seventy!¡± Above his own rank by thirty places, Chen Fei directly challenged the maximum limit. The recent fight with Ao Zian wasn¡¯t even mildly intense; it had merely allowed Chen Fei to experience the effect of the God-slaying Sword. ¡°Please wait!¡± A ray of light flew out of the Age Tower, circled around the Qiankun Mansion, and then left the mansion. Moments later, the light returned and landed on Gu Cizong in the public area. When the light descended, not only did Gu Cizong pause, but the surrounding Sun Moon Realm cultivators were also stunned. Gu Cizong was the master of the Age Tower and ranked sixty-fifth. Chen Fei, currently the hundredth ranked master, definitely could not choose Gu Cizong as his challenge target. Now that the light had fallen on Gu Cizong, it could only mean that Chen Fei had challenged a very high rank, or even the highest possible, and the other masters were not present, finally causing it to land on Gu Cizong. The other Sun Moon Realm cultivators in the public area also noticed this and immediately became noisy. Rank sixty-five, if Chen Fei fails in the challenge, then there wouldn¡¯t be much to discuss. But if Chen Fei succeeds in the challenge, he would break a record in the history of the Age Tower, becoming the strongest in the history of the Qiankun Mansion in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°He was a bit too anxious, but since the Age Tower can restore injuries and exhaustion, a slightly smaller scope for an upward challenge was possible.¡± Someone shook their head and said, while many others nodded in agreement. Engaging with the Sun Moon Realm, especially at its peak, is a rare experience that greatly aids one¡¯s ability to utilize their own strength. The surroundings buzzed with conversation as Gu Cizong¡¯s expression returned to being unbothered, taking a step and vanishing, entering directly into the Age Tower. Far away, Hua Zhichun observed this scene, his eyes filled with a complex gaze. Chapter 1012 - Chapter 1012: 983 Chapter 1012: 983 Just now, Hua Zhichun was wondering if Chen Fei stepped into the top hundred of the Age Tower, whether he would fight Chen Fei. Today, Chen Fei did indeed become the Challenger, but he directly bypassed Hua Zhichun and challenged Gu Cizong. The first time he saw Chen Fei was over a year ago, when Chen Fei was only at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm and audaciously challenged the top rankers of the Sun Moon Realm early stage from various divisions simultaneously. Moreover, he even asked if he could borrow merit points to place a bet. Now it seems that Chen Fei was not reckless but fully confident, and that competition, he won cleanly and no one could find any faults. Immediately after, Chen Fei began to make rapid progress in Qiankun Mansion. First, he fought against higher cultivation realms and won, and then he challenged Kuang Xingfeng despite everyone¡¯s doubts and won once again. At that time, Chen Fei had already reached the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. To this date, having reached the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, he has already become the Challenger of the Age Tower. In this little over a year, those unaware would think centuries, maybe even thousands of years had passed. But this indeed happened in just over a year, and with the help of Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was fully realized. Inside the Age Tower, Gu Cizong¡¯s figure appeared, and the surrounding environment had already transformed from a lake to a hilly area. ¡°Gu Cizong, please!¡± Gu Cizong said gravely. ¡°Chen Fei, please!¡± Chen Fei bowed with his hands clasped. ¡°I have watched your several battles in the martial arena and know that you excel in head-on confrontations.¡± Gu Cizong held the Liancheng Blade and started walking towards Chen Fei step by step, each step making a dull sound on the ground. ¡°Coincidentally, the martial arts I practice are also adept at this,¡± he said. As soon as Gu Cizong¡¯s voice fell, he suddenly disappeared, and a blade mark raced from afar, reaching Chen Fei¡¯s face in the blink of an eye. As the edge of the Liancheng Blade came within three feet of Chen Fei, a tremendous aura burst forth instantaneously. With this strike, Chen Fei felt as though the entire earth was smashing towards him. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, Heavenly Pillar Collapse Technique, Chen Fei¡¯s second divine power back then, mostly originated from this martial arts. As Gu Cizong had said, the essence force cultivated from this technique was extremely dense. During battle, it felt like the weight of mountains collapsing, leaving the opponent with no will to resist. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire hilly area trembled violently, and a pit several miles wide appeared under the feet of Chen Fei and his opponent. The tremendous power was easily blocked by Chen Fei, and the Qianyuan Sword did not even wobble in the slightest. Gu Cizong¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, knowing that this blade strike wouldn¡¯t cause any harm to Chen Fei, it was more of a probing attack. However, the fact that Chen Fei took it so effortlessly without a change in expression still shocked Gu Cizong internally. Gu Cizong raised the Liancheng Blade, just about to continue chopping, but the execution of his move suddenly halted. The way essence force had flowed in that last strike had been completely forgotten due to the impact of the God-slaying Sword. Gu Cizong¡¯s movement paused only very slightly, but this slight pause resulted in a gaping flaw before Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, which he instantly capitalized on. Chen Fei twisted his wrist, and the Qianyuan Sword thrust forward, accompanied by the sound of the Celestial Wood collapsing, which resulted from the Refining Power. ¡°Clang!¡± The tip of the Qianyuan Sword pierced the blade of the Liancheng Blade, and under the overwhelming force, Gu Cizong involuntarily flew backward, blood already spilling from the corner of his mouth. The offensive stance suddenly reversed, and Gu Cizong could only manage one blade strike before the rhythm fell into Chen Fei¡¯s control. Gu Cizong¡¯s expression became grave, not only because he was injured in an instant but also due to the shock of forgetting his moves. This meticulously practiced technique suddenly became unperformable¡ªwhat had caused this? If, in the worst case, every movement leads to forgetting one, how could he continue to fight? If ordinary moves are like this, could Divine Powers be the same? Gu Cizong, looking at Chen Fei in front of him, suddenly remembered the Sword and Shield Formation he had just employed; crucial points seemed indeed forgotten. Gu Cizong¡¯s face turned pale instantly, a talisman in his sleeve burned up, and he disappeared from the spot, teleporting dozens of miles away, and immediately consumed a pill. Chen Fei did not pursue but simply smiled as he looked towards Gu Cizong, which didn¡¯t quite resemble someone who excelled in head-on fights. Gu Cizong maintained his composure, although he had just said that he was good at direct confrontations, how could he anticipate that Chen Fei would possess such a fierce Divine Power that could make the opponent forget their own moves? ¡°What kind of Divine Power is this? I have never heard of it,¡± Gu Cizong shouted loudly. ¡°You lose, and I¡¯ll tell you,¡± Chen Fei said with a light laugh. Gu Cizong¡¯s eyes twitched slightly, and the phantom of Pillar Mountain appeared behind him. Compared to the Pillar Mountain that Chen Fei had condensed back then, there was a significant difference since Chen Fei had already refined multiple martial arts back then, even refining a few rule particles in the void. At that moment, as Gu Cizong executed the Pillar Mountain, his momentum soared skywards. But Gu Cizong did not charge over; instead, the overwhelming power was concentrated on the Liancheng Blade, and a blade light spanning dozens of miles cleaved towards Chen Fei. In the Combined Aperture tempering realm, a cultivator can already launch long-distance attacks, let alone in the Sun Moon Realm. However, increasing the distance makes it easier for the opponent to dodge and even escape if they decide to run, unless there is a huge disparity in strength between them. Gu Cizong rarely engaged in long-distance combat because the characteristic of the Heavenly Pillar Collapse Technique allowed him to maximize his combat effectiveness in direct confrontations. But now, knowing that Chen Fei possessed a Divine Power with the effect of the Forget Technique, how could Gu Cizong dare to face him directly? That would be like waiting to be weakened! Chen Fei watched the blade light that seemed to split the heavens and earth. Within a flicker, he had already gathered most of the information from the blade light and then, Chen Fei swung the Qianyuan Sword, striking the middle of the blade light tens of miles long. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosive sound echoed in all directions. This kind of long-range attack generated a more massive momentum because much of the power dissipated due to the distance. Gu Cizong¡¯s wrist trembled slightly. Even though they were far apart, the disruption of the blade light still caused him some backlash. The injury wasn¡¯t as severe as before, but to be injured after just one exchange made victory seem out of sight in this battle. Suddenly, Gu Cizong¡¯s expression drastically changed. The phantom of Pillar Mountain behind him shook violently and then collapsed the next moment. ¡°Pfft!¡± A cloud of blood sprayed from Gu Cizong¡¯s mouth, a direct result of a mishap in the operation of his Divine Power. Normally, backlash from a Divine Power would not be so severe, but since Gu Cizong had been pushing Pillar Mountain to its limit to bolster his own power, the backlash was more intense. Gu Cizong wiped the corner of his mouth and looked incredulously at Chen Fei in the distance. Using a Divine Power from such a distance, and without even making direct contact, could still be affected to the point of being forgotten? What kind of Divine Power is this? It¡¯s overly tyrannical! Indeed, it was tyrannical. Chen Fei had refined fifty-seven Emperor-level techniques to condense such a Divine Power. The techniques of the human imperial sovereign encompassed everything, involving not only a tinge of time and space Rules but also Causality and Destiny Rules. Though only scratching at the surface, the power it produced was extremely exaggerated for someone in the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s God-slaying Sword had not directly struck Pillar Mountain, but the power extending from the mountain¡¯s blade light carried the operational essence of Pillar Mountain. Through this essence, the characteristic of the God-slaying Sword traced back directly, scattering the Rule particles within Pillar Mountain. Thus, Chen Fei could wield the God-slaying Sword without restraint. Even if his opponents knew of this Divine Power¡¯s characteristic, they could barely stop it unless they refrained from using Divine Power or even any moves. But without using these, how could they continue the fight? ¡°Shall we continue?¡± Chen Fei did not pursue further. When his foundational battle strength reached the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, holding the God-slaying Sword was indomitable. If you can¡¯t dominate by Cultivation Realm and keep getting weaker as the fight progresses, how can you fight? Unless their strength had already surpassed the typical pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm and was moving towards the direction of the Rule Integration Realm. But clearly, Gu Cizong did not possess such strength, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t be ranked merely sixty-fifth in the Age Tower. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Gu Cizong opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing, only shaking his head with a bitter smile. Gu Cizong still had some techniques left, even capable of burning his divine souls, to try to continue the fight. But if Gu Cizong could burn his divine souls, couldn¡¯t Chen Fei do the same? In the end, it would still come back to square one. Without finding a solution to the Divine Power being forgotten, there was simply no point in fighting. And Gu Cizong was precisely the one who couldn¡¯t find a solution, which really meant he couldn¡¯t win. ¡°You win,¡± Gu Cizong said resignedly, his figure slowly fading away. Outside the tower, Gu Cizong appeared, and the Sun Moon Realm cultivators around looked at him, then at the light circle that appeared on the Age Tower, as a burst of noise suddenly erupted. At this moment, nearly twenty thousand cultivators from the Sun Moon Realm had gathered in the public area. Apart from the day Qiankun Mansion opened, there had never been an occasion where so many from the Sun Moon Realm gathered here, not even the pinnacle duels of the Sun Moon Realm which attracted at most a few thousand viewers. Besides the nearly twenty thousand from the Sun Moon Realm, there were also a few Rule Integration Realm heads floating midair. Seeing the light representing Chen Fei jumping to the sixty-fifth position on the Age Tower sparked a gleam in the eyes of these Rule Integration Realm heads. For Chen Fei becoming the sixty-fifth Challenger, the Age Tower even vibrated slightly three times, very subtly, but caught by everyone present. This was the Age Tower celebrating for Chen Fei; since the inception of the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had set a new record for the tower¡¯s Challenger. It was a joyous and congratulatory occasion! Qu Qingsheng and others clenched their fists, feeling immense pride that was hard to articulate. Before, they might not have understood what being the sixty-fifth meant, but now, around them, Sun Moon Realm cultivators had already explained. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A new achievement had been born, and now, it¡¯s up to see how high Chen Fei could elevate this achievement. A ray of light shot out from the Age Tower, directly landing at the base of the tower. The thirty-fifth Challenger, Wang Jianzhi. Seeing this, Gu Cizong, who was not far away, quickly approached. Wang Jianzhi and Gu Cizong were friends, so Gu Cizong hastened to inform his friend about Chen Fei¡¯s situation to prevent him from being at a disadvantage. Chapter 1013 - Chapter 1013: Chapter 984: Qing Emperor Chapter 1013: Chapter 984: Qing Emperor ¡°How many moves did you last against him?¡± Wang Jianzhi saw Gu Cizong approaching and cut straight to the chase. The two were good friends and often sparred on normal days, so Wang Jianzhi was well aware of Gu Cizong¡¯s strength. Based on the number of moves, Wang Jianzhi could roughly gauge Chen Fei¡¯s strength and have a clear idea in his mind. Gu Cizong was initially going to talk about the Forget Technique, but Wang Jianzhi¡¯s question suddenly made him hesitant to reveal anything. Last how many moves? Gu Cizong didn¡¯t need to count, as it totaled only three moves, or to be precise, Chen Fei had only made two moves before Gu Cizong had been forced to admit defeat. Continuing the fight would have turned out very badly for Gu Cizong, he knew. Knowing that losing was inevitable and it wasn¡¯t a fight to the death, Gu Cizong naturally wasn¡¯t going to let himself suffer that fate. Moreover, Gu Cizong didn¡¯t know exactly how long the effects of Chen Fei¡¯s Forget Technique would last. If it were slightly prolonged, Gu Cizong wouldn¡¯t even dare to leave the Qiankun Mansion, as his strength would be greatly reduced. If he encountered an enemy outside, it would be an unjust death. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Within a hundred moves?¡± Seeing Gu Cizong¡¯s expression, Wang Jianzhi¡¯s own expression became grave. If it really had been within a hundred moves that Gu Cizong had lost, then Wang Jianzhi himself would likely have a hard time stopping Chen Fei as well. Normally when Wang Jianzhi sparred with Gu Cizong, Wang Jianzhi would need nearly two hundred moves to defeat him. Even though they would hold back a bit during sparring and not use all their killer moves. ¡°The number of moves isn¡¯t the point. The point is that Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Power is strange, and it triggers a Forget Technique effect.¡± Gu Cizong, with a somewhat dark expression, directly bypassed the question of moves. One hundred moves? If I told you it was only three, wouldn¡¯t it scare you to death? ¡°Forget Technique?¡± Wang Jianzhi¡¯s expression changed slightly, without inquiring further about the moves. ¡°Yes, Forget Technique. If you confront Chen Fei and use your Divine Power, you forget your Divine Power, and if you use regular moves, you forget those too.¡± Gu Cizong nodded, recalling the recent bout, the feeling of frustration still fresh. Techniques honed by thousands of trials, now instincts, suddenly forgotten¡ªit was absurd! Hearing Gu Cizong¡¯s words, Wang Jianzhi frowned. ¡°There must be some kind of limitation within it, have you noticed anything?¡± With the Age Tower urging them on, Wang Jianzhi quickly asked. ¡°Not yet.¡± Gu Cizong laughed bitterly¡ªit was only three moves, what could he have noticed? ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Wang Jianzhi nodded his head, and with a flicker of his body, stepped into the Age Tower. Seeing Wang Jianzhi enter the tower, nearly twenty thousand cultivators at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm immediately fixed their eyes on the tower, waiting for the final outcome. As Chen Fei set new records, those from the Sun Moon Realm who ordinarily wouldn¡¯t mingle now gathered too, curious to see how far this prodigy could go. Even the head of the Qiankun Mansion from the Rule Integration Realm was present in the sky in numerous numbers. Inside the Age Tower, Wang Jianzhi¡¯s figure appeared, and the surroundings transformed into a dense jungle. The trees within the jungle soared into the clouds, their heights nearly comparable to some small hills. From afar, it looked like countless green spires sprang from the ground, densely packed together. ¡°Wang Jianzhi, please!¡± Wang Jianzhi watched Chen Fei cautiously. ¡°Chen Fei, please!¡± Chen Fei greeted with a salute. The moment Chen Fei finished speaking, Wang Jianzhi¡¯s figure suddenly vanished into the air, blending into the jungle below. The Green Emperor Technique, a martial arts developed thirteen thousand years ago. It focused on Wood Element Rules, characterized by endless life and possessing extremely terrifying vitality and healing capabilities. Regenerating a severed limb was just a minor trick; even if Wang Jianzhi¡¯s entire body was smashed, as long as his head remained intact, he could recover with ease. Apart from the head, which was crucial, Wang Jianzhi could afford to lose any other part of his body. Given the current environment, the power of Wang Jianzhi¡¯s Green Emperor Technique reached its peak. To say it was indestructible might be an exaggeration, but among those of the same rank, completely annihilating Wang Jianzhi would indeed be an extremely difficult task. Aside from its exaggerated vitality, the Green Emperor Technique also enabled the cultivator¡¯s aura to blend completely with the trees, making it top-notch in concealment. Heeding his good friend Gu Cizong¡¯s advice, Wang Jianzhi naturally didn¡¯t plan on fighting Chen Fei head-on; otherwise, if he started forgetting techniques and Divine Powers, how could he continue to fight? Gu Cizong had been unwilling to disclose the number of moves, clearly indicating it was fewer than a hundred. ¡°Green Emperor Technique. I¡¯ve cultivated it too,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. A breeze brushed through the jungle below, where the branches and leaves collided with each other, producing crisp sounds. However, apart from Chen Fei¡¯s echoing voice, Wang Jianzhi did not respond at all. At this moment, Wang Jianzhi¡¯s purpose was straightforward; he first wanted to observe, from the details of Chen Fei¡¯s moves, to determine what exactly this so-called Forget Technique was about. Then, based on the observations, he would think about how to defeat Chen Fei. Mentally, Wang Jianzhi had positioned himself to strategize before acting, and as for the fact that Chen Fei had also cultivated the Green Emperor Technique, Wang Jianzhi didn¡¯t take it to heart. From Chen Fei¡¯s past battles, it was clear that Chen Fei¡¯s fighting style tended towards the Desolate Soul Sutra, which involved straightforward combat. This was most apparent when Chen Fei had defeated Kuang Xingfeng. Now claiming to have cultivated the Green Emperor Technique, how much time could that have taken? Even if you did trade for the Green Emperor Technique, to what extent could you have cultivated it? Even if a prodigy has superior insight, insight also needs some time to be realized; the Desolate Soul Sutra and the Green Emperor Technique are obviously two different styles of martial arts. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t possibly ignore his main martial arts to focus solely on learning the Green Emperor Technique, could he? At most, Chen Fei might take some inspiration from the Green Emperor Technique but definitely couldn¡¯t have studied it in-depth. Given this situation, what was there for Wang Jianzhi to worry about? Not receiving a response from Wang Jianzhi, Chen Fei gave a slight smile, flipped the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, and the next moment, his figure disappeared into the jungle below. The Desolate Night God Slaying Sword had refined fifty-seven Emperor-level techniques, one of which was the Green Emperor Technique. The panel of refined techniques followed Chen Fei¡¯s will, making flesh power the trunk and other rules the branches. Therefore, Wang Jianzhi wasn¡¯t entirely wrong; Chen Fei indeed hadn¡¯t cultivated the full Green Emperor Technique. However, the exquisite parts of the Green Emperor Technique had already been integrated into the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, and Chen Fei had cultivated the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword to the Great Completion realm. Regarding the understanding of the Green Emperor Technique, Chen Fei was far superior compared to others who were also cultivating it, possibly on par with Wang Jianzhi. Because if Wang Jianzhi had cultivated the Green Emperor Technique to the maximum peak, he would now be ready to break through into the Rule Integration Realm, and his ranking in Age Tower would also be much higher. If an Emperor-level technique cultivated to its peak could not achieve a breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm, then the human race would barely have any significant presence in the Rule Integration Realm. Seeing Chen Fei rush into the jungle and disappear, Wang Jianzhi¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly. Just as he was about to activate the Green Emperor Technique, he suddenly sensed Chen Fei¡¯s Vital Energy rushing towards him. The leaves within tens of miles around Wang Jianzhi trembled rapidly, and the next moment, Wang Jianzhi¡¯s position had moved to several miles away. The entire process was dead silent, even intentionally leaving a slight trace at the original location. But just as Wang Jianzhi shifted his position, Chen Fei¡¯s Vital Energy also changed position, rushing towards him. Wang Jianzhi¡¯s eyebrows knit tightly. He made hand signs and rapidly moved seven times within the jungle, each time leaving behind something akin to a Vital Energy mirage at his stance, aimed at confusing Chen Fei. However, Wang Jianzhi moved seven times, and Chen Fei also ceaselessly followed by shifting his position seven times as well. By the seventh move, the distance between Chen Fei and Wang Jianzhi had closed to less than half a mile. ¡°Clang!¡± A sword streak swept across the jungle, instantly turning all the trees in its path to ash, revealing a vast void several miles wide. Wang Jianzhi couldn¡¯t dodge in time. In his hands, the Green Wood Ruler turned into a towering tree standing in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± The sword light collided with the shadow of the giant tree, causing Wang Jianzhi¡¯s face to instantly pale, and blood involuntarily spurted from his mouth as his body was violently smashed into the ground by the tremendous force. The ground of the entire jungle shook violently, with countless cracks spreading across it. Given Wang Jianzhi¡¯s cultivation realm and battle strength, normally he wouldn¡¯t have been affected so much by Chen Fei¡¯s strike. But Wang Jianzhi remembered Gu Cizong¡¯s warning and didn¡¯t dare to use Divine Power to resist, even using a simple move instead of a technique from the Green Emperor Technique to test the waters. Such a result was naturally unable to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s strike. However, Wang Jianzhi relied on the overwhelming vitality of the Green Emperor Technique; ordinary injuries weren¡¯t a concern to him. Just like in this moment, although heavily injured just earlier, his body was now recovering at an astonishing speed as the trees within a hundred miles continuously transmitted Wood Element Vital Energy towards him. Wang Jianzhi slapped the ground with his left hand, flipping upright, and settled 30 miles away from Chen Fei. Seeing that Chen Fei did not pursue, Wang Jianzhi attempted to use the towering tree move from earlier, only to discover that he had forgotten a crucial part of it, his face slightly changing as a result. Forcibly using it was still possible; after all, it was just a minor move, which could be substituted in the forgotten part with other techniques. But minor techniques could be replaced like this; the techniques in the Green Emperor Technique were not so easily replaceable, and even if replaced, the power was probably unsatisfactory. As for Divine Power, it was used to stir rule particles, whose operational laws were extremely strict and meticulous, hardly replaceable on the spur of the moment. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Can my fully comprehended Qing Emperor Body resist this Forget Technique?¡± The way Wang Jianzhi broke through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was by understanding the rule particles in Divine Power; hence, the Qing Emperor Body was Wang Jianzhi¡¯s strongest Divine Power. But a pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm could only use one Divine Power, with all others disabled, leaving him practically without options for combat. ¡°If my Qing Emperor Body can resist it, then by using the Qing Emperor Body as a shell to protect other Divine Powers and techniques, could I also avoid it?¡± A thought flashed across Wang Jianzhi¡¯s mind. Chapter 1014 - Chapter 1014: Chapter 985: The Rule Body Chapter 1014: Chapter 985: The Rule Body ¡°` There was no way to escape anymore. Having hidden in the jungle just before, he was discovered by Chen Fei in an instant. Wang Jianzhi looked at the figure thirty miles away, suspecting Chen Fei had either a profound understanding of the Green Emperor Technique or his current martial arts possessed a potent Illusion Breaking effect. Or perhaps, it was a combination of both. No matter which it was, the plan to solely evade and attack Chen Fei by other means had become impossible; the only option left was to confront him head-on. With this thought, a ray of light emerged from the surface of Wang Jianzhi¡¯s body, followed by a set of armor materializing on him. The Divine Power, Green Emperor Body, materializes a set of armor on one¡¯s body, boasting a defense even more formidable than that of top grade Profound Treasures. The downside was the enormous consumption of vitality after taking a hit. However, Wang Jianzhi, having pondered the rule particles within the Divine Power and used them to break through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, managed to offset this weakness of the Green Emperor Body. A barrier radiated from the Green Emperor Armor, and Wang Jianzhi, with the Green Wood Ruler in hand, watched Chen Fei carefully. ¡°Are you ready?¡± asked Chen Fei with a smile. Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, a slight ripple passed through Wang Jianzhi¡¯s gaze, and a surge of nameless rage sprouted from the bottom of his heart. After reaching the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, it had been many years since he had been treated in such a way. Bearing this in mind, Wang Jianzhi transformed into a rainbow light, charging directly towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lifted slightly, and the world around him came to an instant standstill; every detail of the barrier on Wang Jianzhi¡¯s body, as well as the armor beneath it, was fully captured by Chen Fei¡¯s gaze. Observing the operation of the Green Emperor Armor, Chen Fei had some understanding of Wang Jianzhi¡¯s strategy. Facing such a Divine Power with fully understood rule particles, could the God-slaying Sword still force out the rule particles, causing a Forget Technique effect? Not only was Wang Jianzhi unsure, but Chen Fei also didn¡¯t know, as in many cases, this was the God-slaying Sword¡¯s first encounter with such a Divine Power. When Wang Jianzhi was a mile away from Chen Fei, he swung the Green Wood Ruler, and thousands of vines appeared out of nowhere, entwining toward Chen Fei. At the same time, an illusion of the towering and penetrating Celestial Wood appeared on the Green Wood Ruler, smashing down towards Chen Fei. In a single move, Wang Jianzhi forcefully triggered three Divine Powers. Using a Divine Power move by move, if it ended up causing a Forget Technique effect, there would be no point in continuing the fight. On the contrary, it was better to bring all the Divine Powers to bear at once; either they would work, or they would all fail, and he might as well admit defeat. The Eternal Night Manifestation appeared behind Chen Fei, blocking the vines from outside. The vines, filled with sharp serrations and unable to penetrate the Eternal Night Manifestation, did not dissipate but instead writhed more frantically. In an instant, the Eternal Night Manifestation was covered with dense vines. Furthermore, the number of wrapping layers was increasing wildly; from the distance, a green spherical object was growing larger and larger, and the Eternal Night Manifestation was no longer visible. Chen Fei watched Wang Jianzhi calmly, and only when the Celestial Wood condensed on the Green Wood Ruler reached him did he raise the Qianyuan Sword and thrust it forward. ¡°Boom!¡± The multilayered vines shattered in an instant. The broken vines wriggled madly, trying to recover, but the sharp intent of his sword from above firmly suppressed this restoration. The next moment, the Qianyuan Sword and Green Wood Ruler collided. ¡°Bang!¡± A violent force swept out in an instant, expanding into a huge ripple. The jungle below was cut in half in an instant, and the vines on the Eternal Night Manifestation turned to dust at once. The barrier around Wang Jianzhi flashed erratically and then shattered suddenly; not only the barrier, but even the Green Emperor Armor on Wang Jianzhi¡¯s body was riddled with cracks, as if it would disintegrate at any moment. Chen Fei, with conventional power, was already quite formidable, yet not so much that he could shatter Wang Jianzhi¡¯s three Divine Powers with a single sword strike. Wang Jianzhi faced this situation because the rule particles on the Green Emperor Armor had been blasted away. The God-slaying Sword could even forcibly disassemble the rule particles you¡¯ve mastered. Suddenly, mesmerizing light shone through the cracks in the Green Emperor Armor, as the fractures healed remarkably fast. Just now, Wang Jianzhi indeed forgot the critical operational aspect of the Green Emperor Armor, but as it was a fully comprehended Divine Power, in just the blink of an eye, Wang Jianzhi replenished the missing rule particles. This was the result of knowing not only what it was but also why it was so. Even if the rule particles were blasted away, they could be quickly retrieved. It wasn¡¯t just the Green Emperor Armor; the Heavenly Search Net and the Green Wood Ruler also recovered rapidly from their damage because the Green Emperor Armor had been the outer shell, taking the brunt of the strike, allowing both Divine Powers to recover quickly as well. Light flashed in Wang Jianzhi¡¯s eyes, as there was still a chance for battle! Wang Jianzhi took a step back; the Green Emperor Armor had returned to normal, and the barrier unfolded once more. Heavenly Search Net¡¯s sprawling vines reached out towards Chen Fei again, while the Celestial Wood continued to accumulate on the Green Wood Ruler, smashing down at Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, as this Divine Power with fully comprehended rule particles was indeed vastly different from the ordinary ones. Another cultivator at the Sun Moon Realm, once hit with Forget Technique, would probably need a month of hard cultivation to restore their Divine Powers and moves to normal. This meant Chen Fei couldn¡¯t, as before, eliminate a Divine Power with each strike, reducing a peak Sun Moon Realm cultivator to an ordinary early stage one. If he couldn¡¯t reduce his opponent to an early stage Sun Moon Realm cultivator, then naturally, he couldn¡¯t achieve an overwhelming victory. But, that would only be the case for a conventional Chen Fei; when had Chen Fei¡¯s power ever been merely conventional? A sound like the shattering of the Celestial Wood came from within Chen Fei, refining part of the power from Wang Jianzhi¡¯s recent move; Chen Fei¡¯s momentum surged again, as he once again thrusted forward with the sword. ¡°` The Divine Power Heavenly Search Net this time didn¡¯t even get a chance to attach to the Eternal Night Manifestation before it was shattered by the power rippling from Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Green Wood Ruler¡¯s growth clashed with Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword for a moment before it, too, broke apart, and the tip of the Qianyuan Sword pierced the Green Emperor Armor. ¡°Boom!¡± Wang Jianzhi¡¯s face turned pale as his body involuntarily flew backward. Compared with the previous unwavering stance, the impact Wang Jianzhi felt this time was much more substantial. Cracks appeared again on the Green Emperor Armor, and Wang Jianzhi hurriedly mobilized his divine power, trying to restore the Green Emperor Armor. The strength Chen Fei displayed with that one sword was simply inconceivable; Wang Jianzhi couldn¡¯t fend off the direct attack at all. But the vitality granted by the Green Emperor Technique was too strong. Although Wang Jianzhi was injured, the injuries were now healing at a rapid pace. If he couldn¡¯t win head-on, he¡¯d have to change his combat approach. After all, he knew he would not be thoroughly subjected to the Forget Technique; there was still room to persist. Suddenly, three ripples appeared around Wang Jianzhi. Planting Beans to create soldiers? Feeling the aura of the ripples as identical to that of Chen Fei in front of him, Wang Jianzhi immediately realized what was happening. But how could the warriors produced by the Planting Beans technique possess the initial stage of Sun Moon Realm cultivation? Whose technique of Planting Beans was so exaggerated! If the Planting Beans to create soldiers were this abnormal, those in the Sun Moon Realm who specifically cultivated this Divine Power could end up with hundreds of times more strength. Wang Jianzhi twisted his body, trying to dodge, but three abyss-dark sword blades had already landed on him. The appearance of the warriors was impeccably timed, and of course, it was related to the tremendous strength from Chen Fei¡¯s earlier sword still present in Wang Jianzhi¡¯s body. The attack power of the three warriors just reached the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, causing Wang Jianzhi¡¯s already cracked Green Emperor Armor to tremble violently before instantly shattering. Wang Jianzhi no longer pondered why warriors with the initial stage cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm could have the battle strength of its later stages, a situation so preposterous it was off the charts. All Wang Jianzhi knew was that, with the fall of these three swords, the Green Emperor Armor he had just managed to refocus from the dispersing rule particles, he had once again forgotten how to use it. This time, the forgetting was even more pronounced than before. Not just the Green Emperor Armor, but also Heavenly Search Net and the Divine Power involved in creating the Green Wood Ruler, experienced the same effect. Clearly, these three strikes from the warriors also had the effect of the Forget Technique. While they were not as potent as Chen Fei himself, enduring the onslaught of a slash from Chen Fei and then three from the warriors was too much to bear. Wang Jianzhi looked up at Chen Fei. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t rushing towards him, but simply watching him calmly. A bitter smile slowly spread across Wang Jianzhi¡¯s face, followed involuntarily by a heavy sigh. ¡°I lost,¡± Wang Jianzhi said, his body beginning to dissipate. Without the three Divine Powers, even if Wang Jianzhi could quickly recall them, with Chen Fei himself in front and three warriors with the battle strength of the later Sun Moon Realm stages by his side, Wang Jianzhi knew he stood no chance. Chen Fei did not pursue; he was simply leaving Wang Jianzhi with a shred of dignity. Knowing this, Wang Jianzhi immediately conceded defeat. Outside Age Tower, Wang Jianzhi¡¯s form appeared at the base of the tower, while the tower emitted an obscure light, signifying Chen Fei¡¯s spot continuing to climb towards the peak of the tower. ¡°Ranked thirty-fifth, so quickly!¡± a Sun Moon Realm spectator muttered as they gazed at the Age Tower. ¡°A new record!¡± ¡°Truly a monster!¡± The Sun Moon Realm spectators discussed animatedly, while the Rule Integration Realm heads floating in mid-air also showed surprise on their faces. Chen Fei¡¯s displayed talents and battle strength were truly unbelievable. Breaking the records of previous tournaments was one thing, but now he had further elevated the record to this unprecedented level. What¡¯s more crucial is that this record seemed set to continue climbing; it was just uncertain how high it would go eventually. A ray of light shot out from the tower, drawing the rapt attention of everyone present. They had already confirmed that the top thirty pinnacle Sun Moon Realm competitors were on-site, and Chen Fei could challenge any of them. The next moment, the light from the Age Tower fell on Wan Changfu. Ranked fifth in the Age Tower, Chen Fei indeed chose to challenge the highest ranking possible. ¡°A monster? The very monsters are whom I seek to slay!¡± With a sinister smile at the corner of his mouth, Wan Changfu stepped into the Age Tower in a single stride. Everyone watched the Age Tower intently. Wan Changfu was an extraordinary individual, rumored to have been able to form a Rule Body already, but he chose not to. Because Wan Changfu felt that the rule he had initially comprehended was too weak, he discovered a stronger rule with which to form his Rule Body, and hence, to break into the Rule Integration Realm. Originally, Wan Changfu ranked third in the Age Tower, but his strength declined due to his desire to form a new Rule Body, causing his ranking to drop to the fifth position. Now, it seemed highly likely that Wan Changfu had recovered his diminished strength and perhaps even surpassed his previous level. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Less than the time it takes for a cup of tea to brew, a figure suddenly stumbled out of the Age Tower, his body covered in blood, severely injured. Wan Changfu struggled to stand up, his gaze at the Age Tower somewhat dazed. The surrounding Sun Moon Realm specttors were in an uproar; this was the most seriously injured Challenger yet, and from Wan Changfu¡¯s expression, the defeat was not light. Wang Jianzhi and Gu Cizong exchanged glances, with a trace of confusion in Gu Cizong¡¯s eyes. Chen Fei was strong, but Wan Changfu was close to breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm; he shouldn¡¯t have been beaten this badly. Chapter 1015 - Chapter 1015: Chapter 986: The Tip of the Needle Against the Wheat Chapter 1015: Chapter 986: The Tip of the Needle Against the Wheat ¡°` ¡°You don¡¯t know?¡± Wang Jianzhi said in a low voice upon seeing the puzzled expression on Gu Cizong¡¯s face. ¡°Know what?¡± Gu Cizong asked, somewhat confused. ¡°Chen Fei, he has a Divine Power called ¡®Planting Beans into Soldiers.¡¯¡± Wang Jianzhi realized that Gu Cizong truly didn¡¯t know about Chen Fei¡¯s possession of such a Divine Power. Recalling the three warriors at the low-level Sun Moon Realm inside the Age Tower, then bursting out with the battle strength of the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, Wang Jianzhi didn¡¯t even know what to say. It¡¯s too unreasonable! According to the characteristics of the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers, the number of warriors is completely determined by the essence, energy, spirit, and soul of the user. If Chen Fei were to summon dozens of warriors, which opponent could stand against that? The key point is, the power of Chen Fei¡¯s true body is also unreasonably strong. Combined with those warriors, it¡¯s simply unsolvable. ¡°Planting Beans into Soldiers? What about it?¡± Gu Cizong blinked, his confusion growing. But, thinking of all the unreasonable aspects of Chen Fei, had this Planting Beans into Soldiers also mutated? ¡°Low-level Sun Moon Realm cultivation, later-stage Sun Moon Realm power,¡± Wang Jianzhi whispered. ¡°Hiss!¡± Upon hearing Wang Jianzhi¡¯s words, Gu Cizong sharply inhaled a breath of cold air. Is there no justice? What kind of Divine Power is this? Since when did Planting Beans into Soldiers become like this? Moreover, Chen Fei is now in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. If he comprehends the way of Planting Beans into Soldiers and breaks through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, what will the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers become then? No, we are all from the human race, so how did the gap become so huge all of a sudden? Did Chen Fei suddenly mutate and then not bring everyone else along? Gu Cizong¡¯s mind was filled with wild thoughts, and at the same time, he understood how Wan Changfu had been defeated. Facing such a monster-like Chen Fei, it seemed not unjustified for Wan Changfu to have lost in such a way. The observers from the Sun Moon Realm watched Wan Changfu and discussed in low voices, clearly not understanding how he could have been beaten so miserably. Wan Changfu¡¯s somewhat bewildered eyes gradually regained focus. Clenching his fists, he turned and left without saying a word. He had originally planned to claim the title of the Age Tower¡¯s first by reaching the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, and then break through to the Rule Integration Realm. But now, with the emergence of an outrageous figure like Chen Fei, Wan Changfu realized that he had no hope of claiming the first place in the Age Tower. With that being the case, he might as well break through directly to the Rule Integration Realm. You might be superior in the Sun Moon Realm, but it¡¯s not necessarily the case when it comes to the Rule Integration Realm. Wan Changfu had awakened an extremely rare talent called Unity of Heaven and Man while he was in the Mountain Sea Realm. This talent was helpful to Wan Changfu¡¯s cultivation in the Mountain Sea Realm, but the benefits weren¡¯t overwhelmingly significant. After all, cultivation before the Sun Moon Realm mostly involved following the martial arts and progress step by step. But upon reaching the Sun Moon Realm, the effects of the Unity of Heaven and Man talent surged because it was the stage when one begins to come into contact with the rule particles within Divine Powers, components of this world. The Unity of Heaven and Man talent allowed Wan Changfu to precisely grasp a thread of the natural laws, which are, in fact, manifestations of the rules at play. Upon reaching the Sun Moon Realm, Wan Changfu¡¯s speed in cultivating didn¡¯t decrease in the slightest but began to accelerate instead. That¡¯s why Wan Changfu, on the verge of solidifying a rule body, chose to give up and switch to another rule body¡ªbecause the characteristic of Unity of Heaven and Man gave him the confidence to make such a choice. In the future, with the Unity of Heaven and Man talent continuing to aid him, controlling an entire rule won¡¯t just be a dream for Wan Changfu but a goal he can strive for step by step. Wan Changfu¡¯s departure didn¡¯t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd on the scene. Now, everyone was eagerly anticipating who Chen Fei would challenge next. Would it be Zhuo Anhua, the top Challenger of the Age Tower? Many people glanced occasionally towards a spot where Zhuo Anhua was standing. He showed no reaction to the surrounding gazes. ¡°Senior Brother Zhuo, that Chen Fei might challenge you directly.¡± Li Xueqi said in a low voice while standing on the side, her gaze filled with admiration for Zhuo Anhua but also some worry. Zhuo Anhua¡¯s talent and strength had already placed him at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Ever since he began cultivating, Zhuo Anhua had always been an invincible presence among his peers, with no one ever successfully challenging his position. After arriving at Qiankun Mansion, the title of the first of Age Tower had been firmly in Zhuo Anhua¡¯s grasp since the day he entered the tower. With such talent, such battle strength, he was beyond reproach. Rumors say that in the coming months, Zhuo Anhua will start preparing to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, as there is no longer a need for him to remain in the Sun Moon Realm. And now Chen Fei in the Age Tower, from the moment he appeared in Qiankun Mansion, every time he made a move it was astonishing. In the beginning, others thought Chen Fei was too arrogant, but afterward, it proved that it wasn¡¯t about Chen Fei being arrogant but rather that he indeed had such strength. If one lacks the strength and acts high-profile, that¡¯s called being arrogant and self-aggrandizing. ¡°` His strength was too great, his actions too conspicuous; his power simply no longer allowed him to remain inconspicuous. Without a doubt, Chen Fei belonged to this kind. Now, with his cultivation realm in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, he stood in the fifth position of the Age Tower, continuously breaking the records of all previous generations in the tower. ¡°Before coming to Qiankun Mansion, I had already reached the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm.¡± Seeing Li Xueqi¡¯s expression, Zhuo Anhua couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. And as a ray of light fell, Zhuo Anhua vanished from the spot. Zhuo Anhua didn¡¯t say much, but his meaning was very clear. The records of the Age Tower were not set by him, not because he was weaker than others, but because at that time, he was no longer able to break any records. What more is there to say about surpassing those of the same rank? He, who was already at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, could only seek out opponents in the Rule Integration Realm if he wished to surpass his rank. Using the cultivation of the Sun Moon Realm to challenge the Rule Integration Realm, even the Emperor at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm had not achieved this feat. The power you unleash, no matter how close to the Rule Integration Realm, is just that¡ªclose. In the eyes of a true Rule Integration Realm powerhouse, your attacks not only lack intensity, but also are riddled with countless flaws, presenting not even a hint of a threat to a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse. At this moment, those from the human race currently standing in the common area of the Sun Moon Realm had already surpassed twenty thousand, but now all the discussions had ceased. They were waiting for the outcome of the battle within the Age Tower, whether it would be the birth of a new record or a regrettable halt. Those who understood Zhuo Anhua had an extraordinary amount of confidence in him. Chen Fei is a monstrous talent, this is indisputable, but Zhuo Anhua is no less exceptional. In many people¡¯s eyes, Zhuo Anhua held a unique position even among those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. Long ago, Zhuo Anhua¡¯s reputation had already reached the Emperor¡¯s ears; as long as he did not fall midway, his breakthrough to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm in the future was a certainty. With such talent, such power, and a realm one level higher than Chen Fei¡¯s, there was no reason for Zhuo Anhua to lose. Unless, Chen Fei, you are now also at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm; then, they might have doubts about what the final outcome would be. Inside the Age Tower, the dense jungle disappeared, and the surroundings turned into the appearance of a martial arena. It was the same setting as when Chen Fei first entered the tower, atop the mountain peaks. Zhuo Anhua did not choose any special environment, for he didn¡¯t feel he needed it. Not out of arrogance, but because he had a clear recognition and understanding of his own strength. Chen Fei looked up at Zhuo Anhua. Without an overwhelming presence, Zhuo Anhua appeared gentle and refined, as smooth as jade. Upon closer observation, one would find hardly any flaws in his movements. Perhaps there were some, but they were fleeting. Clearly, Zhuo Anhua¡¯s control over his power had reached an astonishing level, and the Emperor Realm martial arts he was cultivating had likely reached the most exalted peak. Even, he might have cultivated more than one Emperor Realm martial arts technique. ¡°Zhuo Anhua, please!¡± A Wind God Fan appeared in Zhuo Anhua¡¯s hand, gently fanning, causing his hair to flutter backward. ¡°Chen Fei, please!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword pointed diagonally toward the ground. ¡°Be careful!¡± A smile appeared on Zhuo Anhua¡¯s face, and with a flick of the Wind God Fan in his hand, a tornado appeared out of nowhere around Chen Fei, firmly trapping him within. The tornado formed without any warning, as if it had always been there but had been invisible until that moment. Countless wind blades within the tornado interweaved, so many that they couldn¡¯t be counted, and their sharp aura seemed capable of directly shredding one¡¯s soul. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, and his Qianyuan Sword became a streak of light as he thrust it forward. ¡°Clang!¡± The sword tip met the wind blade, and the clash rang out like the striking of iron and gold. The furiously swirling tornado suddenly paused, then in an instant, it collapsed, turning into a fierce wind that scattered throughout the martial arena. Zhuo Anhua¡¯s expression remained unchanged, showing no surprise that Chen Fei had broken his move with a single sword strike. But soon, Zhuo Anhua¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, as he realized he had forgotten how to execute the move he had just used and was missing many key points. ¡°Forget Technique?¡± Zhuo Anhua exclaimed, somewhat surprised. At the same time, Zhuo Anhua finally understood why those who had first entered the tower to fight Chen Fei had lost so quickly. Apart from the true power of Chen Fei himself, it seemed this characteristic of forgetting techniques accounted for a large part of the reason. If a move is forgotten, the impact is still manageable, but what if a Divine Power is also affected by Forget Technique? How could one continue to fight? ¡°Yes, please be careful.¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei smiled slightly, vanished from the spot with a flash, and reappeared in front of Zhuo Anhua. He thrust his Qianyuan Sword in an instant. Zhuo Anhua¡¯s expression instantly returned to being unfathomably calm. As the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s tip approached, Zhuo Anhua flipped the Wind God Fan, erecting a wall of wind before himself. What was seemingly intangible wind now solidified into a wall, giving off an impression of being impenetrable. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound resonated like a great bell, and as the tip of the Qianyuan Sword pierced into the wind wall, it failed to penetrate through. Chapter 1016 - Chapter 1016: Chapter 987: Innate Talent and Magnificence Chapter 1016: Chapter 987: Innate Talent and Magnificence Seeing the wind wall penetrated to about seventy percent, Zhuo Anhua¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. It was hard to imagine that this attack power belonged to someone in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. If he were to break through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, the attack power would continue to soar. By then, Zhuo Anhua had to honestly question himself whether he could suppress Chen Fei. But now, the victory would be his! ¡°Hum!¡± The entire wind wall trembled slightly, and a formidable force surged toward Chen Fei from where his attack had landed. Not only did it contain the power of the wind wall itself, but Chen Fei could also sense a hint of his own power¡¯s characteristic within it. This wind wall could actually harness energy to fight back. Although the amount of power it could borrow wasn¡¯t much, being able to refine even a bit of the opponent¡¯s Divine Power was already quite impressive. Moreover, the rule particles within the wind wall had not been scattered. Even though at the moment of collision, the God-slaying Sword had accurately stabbed at the rule particles inside the wind wall, those few rule particles, after a violent tremor, forcibly stabilized themselves. ¡°Divine Powers Combined, rule body?¡± Chen Fei ignored the power rushing from the wind wall and instead looked up at Zhuo Anhua. Wan Changfu¡¯s Divine Powers from just a while ago had a similar effect, but compared to Zhuo Anhua, the gap was quite evident. ¡°Yes, just a bit more polishing and I¡¯ll be able to break into the Rule Integration Realm,¡± Zhuo Anhua nodded, making no attempt to hide the fact. A dark gleam flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s pupils as he gazed at the wind wall before him. It wasn¡¯t just about breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm. Among the three Divine Powers that Zhuo Anhua possessed, two should be fully under his control. For other prodigies to fully master one Divine Power and use it to break through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was already quite an achievement. Zhuo Anhua naturally reached the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm in this manner. Afterward, during his time at the pinnacle, he forcibly grasped the rule particles of another Divine Power. That was an extremely difficult feat. Those who could accomplish it essentially faced no barrier to the Rule Integration Realm; it was merely a matter of when they chose to step in. In the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, forcibly grasping the second Divine Power, Zhuo Anhua might have also wanted to forcibly grasp the third. However, the difficulty of doing so would skyrocket, something nearly impossible for the souls at the Sun Moon Realm to achieve. The reason Zhuo Anhua did this wasn¡¯t just because of the small aspect of enhancing his battle strength at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. The real reason was that thereafter, with three fully comprehended Divine Powers combined, the rule body he would condense would be extremely resilient, and it would also directly eliminate the initial stabilizing period of the Rule Integration Realm. Furthermore, the cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm would be much easier for him than for others. Because at the moment they break through to the Rule Integration Realm, the washing of their souls by the vital energy of heaven and earth and the rules allow them to capture more rule particles than other people in the Sun Moon Realm could. Because their souls, while at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, had become extremely sensitive under the influence of the rule particles. Not only would their cultivation increase more, but the transformation of their souls would also be immensely beneficial. Even if one cannot fully master all three Divine Powers, having two fully under control brings staggering benefits to the future cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm. Among the many of the human race at the Sun Moon Realm, hardly a few could do as Zhuo Anhua had. ¡°My apologies!¡± As Chen Fei spoke, he stepped forward with his right foot, wielding the Qianyuan Sword in his right hand and began to exert force to continue piercing through the wind wall in front of him. The tremendous strength flowing from the wind wall was forcibly refined by Chen Fei in part, turning it into his own power instead. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± A grating noise emanated from between the wind wall and the edge of the Qianyuan Sword. The unpenetrated areas within the wind wall were steadily diminishing. Meanwhile, the rule particles within the wind wall trembled more violently. Once Chen Fei breached the wind wall, the rule particles were bound to be scattered. Even if Zhuo Anhua was nearly at the point of combining all three Divine Powers, and the rule particles within were extremely stable, in the end, they would inevitably Forget Technique. Once Forget Technique occurred, although it would last only for a brief moment, in a clash of the mighty, a moment¡¯s pause could be a decisive factor in determining victory or loss. Zhuo Anhua¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed, but then his expression changed. Chen Fei was also fighting by borrowing power, and his method was even more profound than that of the wind wall. It seemed as though the wind wall was continuously attacking Chen Fei, but in reality, it was providing Chen Fei with an even stronger force. Realizing this, Zhuo Anhua immediately stopped the wind wall¡¯s counterattack and used all its power for defense. This change in strategy by Zhuo Anhua caused Chen Fei to have to stop refining the foreign power that was flowing endlessly within him, and the Qianyuan Sword, having penetrated eighty-five percent into the wind wall, halted. The deeper one went into the latter half of the wind wall, the stronger the resistance formed. Zhuo Anhua waved the Wind God Fan in his hand, and the wind wall suddenly transformed, completely besieging Chen Fei from all sides as well as from above and below. Following this, an indiscernible crack appeared in the space, slashing towards Chen Fei in an instant. In the Return to Nothing Realm, the battle strength of the Sun Moon Realm could not break the space barrier, nor could even the mightiest in the Emperor Realm easily achieve this. Normal teleportation formations were not about breaking through space barriers to teleport, but rather hitching a ride on spatial fluctuations. If the Emperor Realm found it difficult to achieve such a feat, naturally so would Zhuo Anhua. The space within the Age Tower, relying on the Return to Nothing Realm, possessed a barrier strength that was considerable. At this moment, this spatial rift, termed as such, didn¡¯t merely expand a typical spatial crack but had pried it open a mere fraction. The space in all planes, once damaged, would self-repair, and the Return to Nothing Realm was naturally no exception. Thus, the greatest attack within this space rift forcefully widened by Zhuo Anhua¡¯s cunning was not actually from Zhuo Anhua himself, but from the intense crushing pressure produced by the realm¡¯s space as it healed itself. Forcing a stand against this spatial crack was tantamount to contending with the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s self-repair mechanism. By trapping Chen Fei inside it, Zhuo Anhua intended to leave Chen Fei with no place to flee, forcing him to withstand the terrifying pressure contained within the rift. Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged, and the entire world suddenly came to a standstill. The upcoming formation of the rule body and the combination of Three Divine Powers, these were what made the previously invincible God-slaying Sword lose its most critical characteristic. It was not that it disappeared, but rather, it could no longer treat all at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm as insignificant, casually reducing them to the lower ranks of the Sun Moon Realm. But this was to be expected, after all, the God-slaying Sword had not truly broken its limits, and Chen Fei had not advanced to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm either. In the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei still had a long way to go; it was impossible for him to overpower someone like Zhuo Anhua, who had almost completed the journey through the Sun Moon Realm, as he had done before. Or, to put it another way, Chen Fei under normal strength was incapable of that feat. Since normal strength would not suffice, then shifting to another form would do. As the thought passed, the divinity within Chen Fei¡¯s body suddenly burned to an eighty percent level, a step further than when he could only burn seventy percent initially. What this exchange brought was a even more extreme level of power. ¡°Hiss!¡± A streak of sword light flashed by, and a crack appeared on the barrier in front of Chen Fei, through which he promptly stepped out. The strength of this besieging force was far weaker than the previous wind wall; its advantage lay in its faster activation speed, but at the expense of reduced strength. A normal individual at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm could have broken through, but it would have taken time. For the current Chen Fei, slicing through such a barrier was effortless. Zhuo Anhua, noticing the illusory flames burning on Chen Fei¡¯s body, naturally understood that he was burning his divine soul. Yet why was Chen Fei¡¯s aura still so stable even after soul burning? If it were any other individual of the Sun Moon Realm, they might not be puzzled, as Chen Fei¡¯s battles always proceeded in this manner. However, since Zhuo Anhua typically paid no heed to the affairs of others in the Sun Moon Realm, he found the situation odd now. But this did not alter Zhuo Anhua¡¯s actions; previously concealed, his emanating aura suddenly erupted, and the sky above the martial arena was quickly filled with turbulent winds and clouds. Zhuo Anhua, who had been concealing his power, now fully unfurled the nearly completed rule body. And as Zhuo Anhua exerted his full power, the vital energy of heaven and earth within a hundred miles was under his perception and control, along with the rhythm of the rules of the world, which seemed manipulatable at will. The world began to reveal another facet in Zhuo Anhua¡¯s eyes. And with a different perspective, the same amount of power could achieve completely different results, not to mention that Zhuo Anhua¡¯s basic power was now nearing the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei regarded Zhuo Anhua¡¯s transformation; this was likely the strongest individual of the Sun Moon Realm he had ever encountered. All foundational powers surpassed those of the current Chen Fei. In order to defeat such a being at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, it was necessary to even out the foundational power, then rely on the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword at the Great Completion Realm to achieve victory. One, two, three, up to eight warriors appeared around Chen Fei. Warriors with the battle strength of the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm charging at Zhuo Anhua no longer had much effect; their speed couldn¡¯t keep up, and neither could their attack rhythm. After all, the true cultivation realm of the warriors was actually the low-level of the Sun Moon Realm, their battle strength had soared to the later stages only due to the buffs from two Divine Powers. Hence, for Zhuo Anhua at this moment, the warriors were riddled with flaws. And with the current essence force within Chen Fei¡¯s body, it was impossible to conjure hundreds or thousands of warriors in an instant. Now, Chen Fei had to choose either to use the Star Shatter Slash to engage Zhuo Anhua in direct combat, but because he had collected too little spiritual essence, he couldn¡¯t sustain many attacks. Just a few strikes would not be enough to defeat Zhuo Anhua in his current state. Alternatively, he could choose a different approach. After the eight warriors appeared, they began to merge with Chen Fei¡¯s body, causing his aura and momentum to surge sharply. If the basic power was insufficient, then it needed to be increased. The Destruction Divine Ability was an option, as it was in the past. But now with Celestial Suppression and Planting Beans Creating Soldiers, Chen Fei had another path to choose from. The power of eight low-level warriors in the Sun Moon Realm was forcibly fused with Chen Fei. Had any other individuals capable of the Planting Beans Creating Soldiers attempted this, their essence, energy, spirit, and soul would have burst instantly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But with Celestial Suppression, that force was solidly locked within his physique; Chen Fei¡¯s aura instantly soared to a level scarcely inferior to that of Zhuo Anhua. Zhuo Anhua¡¯s eyes widened slightly at the sight of Chen Fei¡¯s transformation. What martial arts had Chen Fei cultivated to use Planting Beans Creating Soldiers in such a manner? Furthermore, seeing how Chen Fei swiftly controlled the rapidly increased power, It was clear that Chen Fei¡¯s true cultivation realm was in no way inferior to that of one at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°We can begin now!¡± Chen Fei looked up at Zhuo Anhua. Chapter 1017 - Chapter 1017: Chapter 988: I Have a Sword Chapter 1017: Chapter 988: I Have a Sword The warriors at the low-level Sun Moon Realm, which represented the initial phase, worked by leveraging rule particles to move the vital energy of heaven and earth; the foundational power Chen Fei used wasn¡¯t much. Divine Power itself is a method that uses power more efficiently than ordinary moves, and if one fully grasps the rule particles involved, this efficiency could further surge dramatically. Thus, Chen Fei now melting the eight warriors into his body allowed a vast increase in his basic power. Others with the Planting Beans Divine Power in the Sun Moon Realm could only exhibit moves together with the warriors, creating a combined force similar to formations. However, such power is not refined enough and an experienced eye can easily pick out its flaws. Hence, Chen Fei sought to meld the warriors¡¯ power within himself, allowing Celestial Suppression to lock this power within his body, and Desolate Night God Slaying Sword assured precise control over every ounce of power in his body. Only power that is under control is truly one¡¯s own; otherwise, it could become a burden, particularly during clashes with opponents of similar cultivations, this is even more so. Eight warriors were currently Chen Fei¡¯s limit. Unless Chen Fei¡¯s skill level with Celestial Suppression could rise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to refine more warriors into his body. ¡°Truly, a peerless genius!¡± Zhuo Anhua looked at Chen Fei and suddenly chuckled, then in the next moment, appeared right in front of him, pointing the Wind God Fan at Chen Fei. A nearly complete rule body is an entity that can barrel through others in the Sun Moon Realm. The rule body naturally grants immense strength to the physique, which, within the Rule Integration Realm, could have varying degrees depending on the specific rules refined. But in the Sun Moon Realm, it¡¯s a being of a higher echelon¡ªutter domination. ¡°Boom!¡± The Wind God Fan touched the blade of the Qianyuan Sword, causing the entire martial arena atop the mountain to tremble violently. Countless tiny yet incredibly sharp wind blades surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body, rampaging inside, as if intending to shred his flesh into pieces. Yet his inner physique forcibly obstructed these wind blades, dispersing and eventually refining them into Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei¡¯s current physique indeed still fell short compared to Zhuo Anhua, but the gap wasn¡¯t as vast as one might imagine. Zhuo Anhua possessed a form close to the rule body, but it was not quite there; sometimes, even such a small difference can span the heavens and the earth. The Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, a martial arts focused on the power of the flesh, was peerless in its refinement of Chen Fei¡¯s physique at the Sun Moon Realm. Coupled with Celestial Suppression, a Yuan Clan martial arts, Chen Fei¡¯s physique was nearly as formidable as the rule body. With his basic power now at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm and sufficient essence, energy, spirit, and soul to drive his body, Chen Fei didn¡¯t fall the slightest bit behind in this head-to-head clash. In an exchange of moves, Zhuo Anhua failed to gain the expected advantage, which caused his eyebrows to furrow slightly. The next moment, Zhuo Anhua¡¯s Wind God Fan trembled subtly, as countless sharp wind spikes surged toward Chen Fei, while Four Directions Vital Energy heeded Zhuo Anhua¡¯s command, denying Chen Fei any chance to draw in the vital energy of heaven and earth. In the struggle for the vital energy of heaven and earth, An Zhuohua undoubtedly had a far superior advantage over Chen Fei, a fact that remained unchanged even with Chen Fei¡¯s increased base power. After all, in terms of genuine cultivation, Zhuo Anhua was indeed a step above Chen Fei. Chen Fei remained composed, rotating the Qianyuan Sword in his hands and transforming it into a sword scar, which he slashed at the approaching wind spikes. For the vital energy of heaven and earth, Chen Fei could draw from the void, making it irrelevant to his abilities. When the basic power is near equal, and with the Great Completion realm Desolate Night God Slaying Sword at his disposal, Chen Fei fears no one in the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Boom!¡± The wind spikes before the Wind God Fan were shattered by the edge of the Qianyuan Sword, which then collided once more with the Wind God Fan. The Wind God Fan paused briefly, then involuntarily shifted backward slightly. The first move ended evenly, but this time, Chen Fei gained the upper hand. Because Celestial Suppression had refined an assimilation of foreign power, even though Zhuo Anhua tried to contain his power to prevent Chen Fei from using it, as long as Zhuo Anhua¡¯s move sought to damage Chen Fei¡¯s body, such borrowing was unstoppable. Zhuo Anhua thought Chen Fei¡¯s borrowing involved gathering the dispersed power from the opponent¡¯s moves before striking back. But Celestial Suppression¡¯s borrowing meant refining the power struck into my body. This is a fundamentally different process; unless your power breaks through my defense, indeed, there¡¯s no borrowing. But now with both sides having comparable foundational power, Zhuo Anhua couldn¡¯t possibly break Chen Fei¡¯s defenses. ¡°Boom boom boom!¡± Zhuo Anhua¡¯s expression turned grave as he manipulated the Wind God Fan, deploying countless moves to clash with Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword. Chen Fei stood his ground without retreating, while Zhuo Anhua¡¯s trend of falling into disadvantage became increasingly evident. In the cultivation world, it¡¯s common knowledge that explosive power cannot last, especially after continuous collision with an equivalent force, the explosive power may end up backfiring on oneself, subsequently disrupting the internal balance. One might be fine one moment, and then in the next, completely crumble, leading to utter defeat. Chen Fei had forcefully refined eight warriors into his body to increase his explosive power, which undoubtedly put immense pressure on his physique. It can be said that the damage to his body was intensifying every moment, and at an ever-increasing rate. In Zhuo Anhua¡¯s mind, as long as Chen Fei was not given a chance to catch his breath and was continuously attacked, Chen Fei would inevitably be unable to hold on in the end. But now, with twenty moves nearly past, not only had Chen Fei not shown the slightest sign of fatigue, but he had also managed to put himself in a declining position. Even the vital energy of heaven and earth, which had been under his control, didn¡¯t show any sign that Chen Fei was running out of his essence force. There was something strange and illogical about Chen Fei. Previously, others had mentioned Chen Fei to Zhuo Anhua a few times, but Zhuo Anhua never listened seriously and did not intend to learn more about him. In Zhuo Anhua¡¯s view, the two would never have a chance to intersect, and competing in the same arena seemed preposterous. Yet, unexpectedly, they ended up fighting today, and Zhuo Anhua could not seem to suppress Chen Fei. With the fusion of the three Divine Powers nearing completion, and the rule body almost fully formed, Chen Fei was unable to use the Forget Technique on Zhuo Anhua¡¯s Divine Powers. But with each clash of their attacks, the rule particles within Zhuo Anhua¡¯s Divine Powers vibrated. This vibration did not stop Zhuo Anhua from unleashing his Divine Powers but did affect their stability to some extent. It was imperceptible at first, but now, as the collisions continued, Zhuo Anhua¡¯s three Divine Powers became increasingly unstable, causing the power of his attacks to start to decline. If this continued, Zhuo Anhua¡¯s decline would turn into a defeat, and then it would truly be irreversible. Being reversed by Chen Fei, a junior in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, who was one cultivation level lower, was something Zhuo Anhua would never think about because it was impossible. But today, it seemed possible, and Zhuo Anhua could not accept that. ¡°Buzz!¡± An illusory flame ignited on the surface of Zhuo Anhua¡¯s body, signaling that he began burning his divine souls. Zhuo Anhua¡¯s already strong aura surged again. The three Divine Powers, which were mostly fused, began an even deeper integration, and the formation of the rule body accelerated. If it continued like this, Zhuo Anhua might break through to the Rule Integration Realm directly. As Zhuo Anhua burned his divine souls, the declining momentum that Chen Fei had gradually suppressed instantly reversed, and the contest became evenly matched once more. And as Zhuo Anhua kept approaching the Rule Integration Realm, his power started to grow even stronger, putting pressure on Chen Fei instead. At the stage of perfection, the Celestial Suppression could only refine a portion of assimilated foreign power, so during the previous moments, each of Chen Fei¡¯s attacks reached the peak of assimilation by the Celestial Suppression. That meant Chen Fei¡¯s attacks had reached saturation under the current status and could not improve further with Zhuo Anhua¡¯s increase, unless the skill level of Celestial Suppression reached a new realm. ¡°Clang!¡± A sound of metal warping rang out as the edge of the Qianyuan Sword bent dramatically from the strike of the Wind God Fan, emitting a faint groan, as if it could not bear the strain. The upper-grade Celestial Treasure was very hard, but in the current intense battle, it seemed somewhat insufficient. ¡°Thump!¡± Chen Fei took a step back, his foot stepping on the air, creating huge ripples that spread from where he landed. Exerting all his power, even burning his soul, was still only enough to suppress Chen Fei at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, which to be honest, was something Zhuo Anhua could not have anticipated. Chen Fei had displayed extraordinary resilience. Given the current situation, securing a final victory would likely take more than a hundred moves. Moreover, it had to be around a hundred moves; otherwise, Zhuo Anhua would have to stop burning his divine souls, as it would adversely affect his subsequent breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm. Zhuo Anhua deduced that victory would come after a hundred moves, and naturally, Chen Fei could see this as well. Facing someone on the verge of breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm and also in possession of two Divine Powers with rule particles, it was truly difficult to defeat using ordinary methods. Yes, burning divine souls, in Chen Fei¡¯s case, was also considered an ordinary method. Without side effects and even able to continue fighting indefinitely, what else could it be but ordinary? Zhuo Anhua thought Chen Fei was incredibly resilient, and by coincidence, Chen Fei shared the same thought. He had assumed that merging with eight warriors and burning his soul would be sufficient. Yet it was still slightly lacking, and that slight difference would lead to Chen Fei¡¯s downfall in the end. ¡°I have one sword strike, please be extremely careful!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As Chen Fei spoke, he swung his sword to repel the Wind God Fan and drifted backward. At the same time, eight more warriors appeared and fused into Chen Fei¡¯s body. In an instant, Chen Fei¡¯s aura skyrocketed as if he was about to break through some limit, but this power also exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s control. A total of sixteen warriors, now beyond the Celestial Suppression¡¯s constraint. But Chen Fei did not plan on restraining it any longer, and in the next moment, his body burst with a dazzling light. Body Dissolution! A lethal threat arose in Zhuo Anhua¡¯s mind. Chapter 1018 - Chapter 1018: Chapter 989: Your Name Will Go Down in History Chapter 1018: Chapter 989: Your Name Will Go Down in History Chen Fei retreated, resorting to Body Dissolution of the integrated warriors; Zhuo Anhua didn¡¯t have time to stop it, because just now, between them, Chen Fei was only slightly at a disadvantage, not to the point of being completely overpowered. Therefore, in the rhythm of advancing and retreating, Chen Fei could still control it himself. If Chen Fei had chosen to use Star Shatter Slash at that moment, it would probably have been too late. Star Shatter Slash required preparation time, and back in the Glass Space, Chen Fei could perform it in front of those in the Sun Moon Realm because the alien races were at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm. But the Zhuo Anhua that Chen Fei faced now was at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, a genius about to break through to the Rule Integration Realm; to execute Star Shatter Slash under such circumstances would be easily disrupted. Only Body Dissolution, a move that could be completed in an instant, wouldn¡¯t worry about Zhuo Anhua¡¯s interruption. Crazy warnings resounded in Zhuo Anhua¡¯s soul, Chen Fei now possessed the capability to end his life. Clearly, Chen Fei had used a forbidden technique like Jade and Stone Burning, so now he posed such a great threat. Zhuo Anhua naturally had a forbidden technique for mutual destruction, but that was something he would use only when there were absolutely no other options left. This was just a sparring match in the Age Tower; Zhuo Anhua wasn¡¯t crazy, so why would he use such a forbidden technique? After all, once used, it would mean the fracture of one¡¯s origin, even direct depletion. Even if one could survive afterward, it would be impossible to retain one¡¯s current Cultivation Realm. As for attempting to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, that would be even less likely. Just for a contest, it wasn¡¯t worth it! Zhuo Anhua looked at Chen Fei¡¯s calm expression and realized that this mutual destruction technique may not cause much of an aftermath for Chen Fei. This forbidden technique provided such extent of power, and yet after the fact, it wouldn¡¯t harm the origin? Where was the justice in that? Since Zhuo Anhua entered the Age Tower, although he often found Chen Fei¡¯s anomalies strange, he hadn¡¯t taken them seriously. Because at that time, Zhuo Anhua had the strength to suppress Chen Fei¡¯s oddities. But at this moment, Zhuo Anhua felt his state of mind waver because he couldn¡¯t suppress the Chen Fei before him. Unable to suppress it, all of the oddities that Chen Fei exhibited just then suddenly surged to the forefront of Zhuo Anhua¡¯s mind. How exactly had Chen Fei cultivated? Chen Fei rotated the Qianyuan Sword; the immense power caused the sword to tremble violently, and a sword light far surpassing any of Chen Fei¡¯s previous moments surged out, slashing towards Zhuo Anhua. Burning the spiritual essence of dozens from the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei could burst forth with an attack nearing the strength of the Rule Integration Realm. And at this moment, Chen Fei unleashed all his power, leading to an attack truly of Rule Integration Realm strength. This was a qualitative leap; almost versus complete may seem just one step apart, but it was this single step that could easily crush the former. Even a true early stage expert of the Rule Integration Realm coming here couldn¡¯t ignore such an attack anymore. Sensing the power within this strike, Zhuo Anhua, who still wanted to give it one last try, couldn¡¯t help but show a bitter smile on his face. In the distance, Chen Fei¡¯s breath was rapidly falling; that is to say, if he could withstand this strike, the final victory would belong to him. But Zhuo Anhua realized he truly couldn¡¯t block this strike. To do so, he would also need to use a forbidden technique, resolving himself to never break through to the Rule Integration Realm and confront Chen Fei directly. But the cost was too heavy; Zhuo Anhua couldn¡¯t make such a decision. ¡°Boom!¡± The whole martial arena shook violently, and the figure of Zhuo Anhua had already vanished. Before Chen Fei¡¯s sword struck, Zhuo Anhua conceded defeat. Because besides conceding, there was no second path for Zhuo Anhua to choose. How could you fight against someone who frequently uses a mutual destruction forbidden technique like this? There¡¯s simply no way to fight! Looking at the empty space in front of him, Chen Fei slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, his breath already at rock bottom. With nearly ninety percent of his body dissolved, Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength was now less than that of an ordinary early stage cultivator of the Sun Moon Realm; as for his three Divine Powers, they had already broken down with the execution of Body Dissolution. This must be Chen Fei¡¯s most desperate move, even more absolute than Star Shatter Slash. Star Shatter Slash could still utilize spiritual essence to burn, but as it was borrowed power, it could never reach the true strength of the Rule Integration Realm, no matter how much was burnt. Only with Body Dissolution, given Chen Fei¡¯s current Cultivation Realm and foundation, could he unleash such power after burning it. Unfortunately, it was just one move; after that, he would have to flee immediately, and it would take at least a day for Chen Fei to recover gradually. A column of light descended from the sky and landed on Chen Fei; his injuries recovered quickly, but his Divine Powers, after breaking down, did not recover as swiftly. Outside the Age Tower. As Zhuo Anhua appeared, what was a quiet crowd waiting for the outcome erupted into a loud clamor. Zhuo Anhua had actually lost! Chen Fei, this later stage prodigy of the Sun Moon Realm, had toppled Zhuo Anhua from his position as number one Challenger and completed his ascent! Many were at a loss for words to express their state of mind. This wasn¡¯t just unprecedented, because no one after this could break this record. Because Chen Fei is already number one, even if you do the same thing, in the end, you¡¯ll only be on par with him. As for reaching this milestone in the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, everyone dares not even think of such a thing. Before Chen Fei, the best record in the Age Tower for someone in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm was only sixty-seventh place, and over the years, no one has broken it. Putting someone from the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm on the Age Tower as a Challenger, what level of strength would the future human race have to reach to allow their descendants to achieve such an exaggeration? ¡°Brother Zhuo¡­¡± Li Xueqi looked at Zhuo Anhua, her eyes filled with both pity and disbelief. Although Li Xueqi had worried that Zhuo Anhua might lose, now that it had really happened, it still made her feel dazed. Because from the time Li Xueqi had known Zhuo Anhua, he had never lost. But now, he was defeated by a cultivator a level lower than himself. ¡°I lost, huh!¡± Zhuo Anhua shook his head slightly. Thinking back to the Qianyuan Sword move Chen Fei had used just now, it still seemed incredibly stunning. Although such a move was unleashed with a forbidden technique that involved mutual destruction, if others can use it and you dare not, that is a huge difference. Qu Qingsheng and the others, looking at the light representing Chen Fei on the tower, felt their emotions surging. Undoubtedly the first in the human race¡¯s Sun Moon Realm. Whether he is the first among the Sun Moon Realm warriors of the surrounding dozen races, they had not fought for real, so they dared not claim so rashly. But Chen Fei is only in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm now. Once he breaks through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, his battle strength will surely go up a level, and then claiming Chen Fei is the first among the Sun Moon Realm warriors of the neighboring races will have no issues. A person from a small county in a lower realm who climbed to this point step by step in just a few decades, it all feels like a dream. Even Qu Qingsheng, who witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s growth all along, still finds it unbelievable. The Rule Integration Realm headmasters floating in the sky exchanged glances, their eyes full of surprise. Other Sun Moon Realm warriors might not see it, but they, being in the Rule Integration Realm, could tell at a glance that Zhuo Anhua was truly just a step away from reaching the Rule Integration Realm. And judging by his current display of essence, energy, spirit, and soul, he far surpasses other Sun Moon Realm warriors on the threshold of breakthrough. Clearly, Zhuo Anhua¡¯s accumulation is very profound, to the point where other Sun Moon Realm warriors simply cannot compare. Yet despite this, Zhuo Anhua lost! The level of battle strength displayed by Chen Fei must be extremely high. Was it directly at the strength of a Rule Integration Realm attack? It seems that apart from this, there is no other possibility to defeat Zhuo Anhua. Because if it was just an attack close to the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s level, Zhuo Anhua would definitely be able to handle it. Inside the Age Tower. ¡°Congratulations!¡± The artifact spirit reappeared in front of Chen Fei, looking at him with admiration. The Rule Integration Realm outside the tower could not see the specifics of the fight, but the artifact spirit, as an entity of the sword, had watched the entire battle unfold. Since its creation, the artifact spirit had witnessed countless climactic battles at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, but never had anyone, like Chen Fei, been able to unleash such a powerful strike. Importantly, the artifact spirit now observed that Chen Fei¡¯s vitality and spirit, which had been damaged from using forbidden techniques, were continuously recovering, clearly indicating that such a move would not truly affect Chen Fei¡¯s origin. ¡°Thank you!¡± Chen Fei cupped his hands together and said to the artifact spirit, ¡°I heard that in the tower, you can fight against the predecessors of the past?¡± On the first day he entered the mansion, there were a hundred silhouettes of Sun Moon Realm warriors on the Age Tower, which were traces left by the people from the past inside the tower. ¡°Yes, you can, but you no longer need to,¡± the artifact spirit said with a smile and a shake of its head. The previous people couldn¡¯t unleash an attack with the strength of the Rule Integration Realm, and they all had to resort to moves that would lead to mutual destruction. Over the years, no one in the Age Tower had used such a technique, except Chen Fei. With this in mind, what else is there to fight for? Moreover, with the level of battle power that Chen Fei just showed against Zhuo Anhua, the imprints left by those in the past are very rigid and cannot recreate the actual power of those times. In less than a short time, the news that Chen Fei had become the number one Challenger in the Age Tower in the late stage of the Sun Moon Realm spread to everyone in Qiankun Mansion. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s feat this time, the ranks of previous cross-level battles instantly fell. Because today, Chen Fei was always fighting above his level, and he even made it directly to the first position¡ªthe difficulty of this feat is unimaginable just to think about. This news also quickly reached the ears of the nineteen Emperors. For them, the already familiar name of Chen Fei became even more prominent. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After leaving the Age Tower, a huge cheer erupted from the Sun Moon Realm practitioners in the public area, as if they wanted to flip over the dome of the public space itself. Half a day later, Chen Fei returned to the cultivation room. As the number one in the Age Tower, Qiankun Mansion rewarded ten thousand merit points. Furthermore, Chen Fei would receive a daily reward of one hundred merit points as long as he maintained his position as the number one Challenger. Chen Fei sat cross-legged, repairing the aftereffects of the Body Dissolution while cultivating Celestial Suppression. As long as Celestial Suppression improved, Chen Fei could fuse more warriors into his body. Chapter 1019 - Chapter 1019: Chapter 990: New Panel Features Chapter 1019: Chapter 990: New Panel Features At the Age Tower, being first grants one a hundred merit points per day, essentially offering unrestricted access to a special cultivation room. Chen Fei¡¯s already abundant merit points suddenly ceased to deplete. However, within the Qiankun Treasure Depository, there were still many valuable precious treasures suitable even for those at the stage of the Sun Moon Realm, and for the current Chen Fei, they still held significant exchange value. A day passed, and the side effects of Chen Fei¡¯s Body Dissolution had completely vanished, restoring him to his peak condition. Chen Fei began consuming Sky Extreme Pills while simultaneously cultivating Suppressing Dragon-Elephant, to gain insights from the Celestial Suppression martial art. Among fifth-tier elixirs, the Sky Extreme Pill was exceptionally effective for the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm; after all, a single pill cost one thousand three hundred top-grade primordial stones. This price, even for those in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, was quite a heavy burden. Thus, the majority at this stage could not afford to consume Sky Extreme Pills as regular medication. Those slightly wealthier might consume a Sky Extreme Pill every few days and rely on martial arts to refine the vital energy of heaven and earth daily, slowly enhancing their cultivation. If all went well, graduating from the early to the pinnacle of the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm would take several hundred years. This timeframe was relatively fast, considering that individuals in the human race at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm could live up to three thousand years. Those with special Divine Powers might even enjoy longer lifespans. Spending several hundred years to complete the cultivation of this stage wasn¡¯t extraordinary, especially since during these years, one would need to evolve the third Divine Power into a complete form. Naturally, Chen Fei could not afford to spend hundreds of years on a single Cultivation Realm, not to mention whether he himself could withstand it, the current outside situation wouldn¡¯t allow for such a leisurely pace of cultivation. Twenty Sky Extreme Pills a day¡ªas long as Indestructible Vision and Celestial Suppression could withstand it, Chen Fei would consume the maximum dosage of pills. With such a regimen, the effectiveness was tremendously apparent, and Chen Fei could feel the growth of the Source Point Space within him every single day. By Chen Fei¡¯s estimation, it might take just a few months for him to push the Source Point Space to its peak. As the Source Point Space continued to evolve, the details of the three Divine Powers on his panel were also changing, evidently moving closer to a breakthrough in skill level, breaking their limits. At that time, when the Source Point Space reaches Perfection, using the dense epiphanies in the cultivation room, Chen Fei could also master the rule particles within the three Divine Powers. That meant, in at most half a year, Chen Fei would break through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, after which he could consider advancing to the Rule Integration Realm. From the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm to breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm, there are many thresholds. As Zhuo Anhua demonstrated within the Age Tower previously, one requirement is to merge the three Divine Powers, engraving them into the essence, energy, spirit, and soul. Merging the three Divine Powers doesn¡¯t mean combining them into one, but rather, strengthening their interconnectedness. This state allowed Zhuo Anhua to not worry much about the effects of Chen Fei¡¯s God-slaying Sword¡¯s Forget Technique. Furthermore, once the Divine Powers have merged, in the Rule Integration Realm, one could utilize these three Divine Powers as easily as performing any ordinary move. Beyond the merging of Divine Powers, the most critical part of breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm is the formation of a rule body, which alone is capable of enduring the power of the merged Divine Powers. These are the most important two barriers in breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm, but for Chen Fei, they aren¡¯t particularly challenging. At most, at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei would need to spend some time gradually merging the three Divine Powers. As for the rule body, once Chen Fei cultivates Celestial Suppression to the realm of Great Completion, it would instantly form. Furthermore, the rule body formed by cultivating Celestial Suppression would directly manifest from the rule of strength, making the pure power Chen Fei possesses reach a terrifying level. Meanwhile, Chen Fei methodically continued his quiet cultivation, while entrusting Lu Shuzhang to exchange his top-grade primordial stones for low-grade Primordial Crystals. He could have also tasked Hua Zhichun, given the vast scope of his affiliated shop. But the amount of low-grade Primordial Crystals Chen Fei needed was so immense that it would be difficult for the shop to fulfill this request in a short period. At this time, the direct lineage identity of Lu Shuzhang in the Sky Resonance Court became extremely useful. Previously, Chen Fei had considered whether exchanging so many low-grade Primordial Crystals at his current realm might appear somewhat conspicuous. But now, at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm and having become the first champion of the Age Tower, there seemed to be nothing more conspicuous than that. Moreover, exchanging some low-grade Primordial Crystals to prepare for the future Rule Integration Realm was actually quite normal. Lu Shuzhang agreed to Chen Fei¡¯s request without hesitation. After all, back in the Glass Space, Chen Fei had essentially saved him, a favor which Lu Shuzhang still remembered. On the seventh day of Chen Fei¡¯s retreat, the cultivation room slightly trembled. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open¡ªsomeone was sending a message from outside. If Chen Fei wished not to see them, he could directly block the transmission, allowing the cultivation room to return to normal. Chen Fei rose and opened the door of the cultivation room, seeing Lu Shuzhang and a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse. ¡°I was delayed by an incident a few days ago, my apologies,¡± Lu Shuzhang said with a look of contrition upon seeing Chen Fei. ¡°You place too much importance on it¡ªit is I who am troubling you.¡± Chen Fei smiled and turned to Gu Qiuyan, greeting him respectfully, ¡°I¡¯ve seen the senior before!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for such formalities! By the next time we meet, we might already be peers.¡± Gu Qiuyan observed Chen Fei and a smile appeared on his face. As the leader of the Age Tower, if one cannot break through to the Rule Integration Realm, there would be very few within the human race who could. ¡°Senior is too kind,¡± said Chen Fei as he led them into the cultivation room. The furnishings inside the cultivation room were extremely simple, but no one minded and they simply sat down on the floor. After exchanging pleasantries for a short time, Gu Qiuyan took out an inferior-grade profound treasure and handed it to Chen Fei. Chen Fei also took out an inferior-grade profound treasure from his sleeve, which contained three million five hundred thousand top-grade primordial stones. Gu Qiuyan took the profound treasure handed over by Chen Fei, glanced at it briefly, and then stopped inspecting it. Chen Fei, looking at the seven thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals in the profound treasure, couldn¡¯t help but smile. Simplifying the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression required one hundred thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, and even if Chen Fei exchanged all his top-grade primordial stones, it would still be far from enough. Thus, Chen Fei¡¯s main purpose this time in exchanging for low-grade Primordial Crystals was just to see if there would be any changes in the panel for five thousand crystals. In the market, the ratio for large-scale exchanges of low-grade Primordial Crystals was around five hundred to six hundred. Lu Shuzhang originally wanted to exchange four hundred and fifty top-grade primordial stones for a low-grade Primordial Crystal, but Chen Fei declined. There was no need to let Lu Shuzhang suffer a loss, of course, given Sky Resonance Court¡¯s foundation and Lu Shuzhang¡¯s identity, he wouldn¡¯t mind this slight difference in price. But Chen Fei also had plenty of top-grade primordial stones, so there was no need to press the price so low. A short time later, Chen Fei escorted Lu Shuzhang and Gu Qiuyan out of the cultivation room. ¡°Uncle Gu, didn¡¯t you say before coming that you wanted to talk to Chen Fei about joining our Sky Resonance Court?¡± After they had walked a distance, Lu Shuzhang spoke softly. Gu Qiuyan had come with Lu Shuzhang today, naturally not just because he wasn¡¯t sure about the seven thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. The quantity of those low-grade Primordial Crystals was valuable, but it wasn¡¯t considered much for Sky Resonance Court. Gu Qiuyan came to Qiankun Mansion mainly to take this opportunity to extend an olive branch to Chen Fei. Chen Fei had demonstrated such strong talents within Qiankun Mansion that many saw his future ascension to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm as a certainty. Many wanted to recruit Chen Fei into their forces. However, no forces ultimately took action. Because a prodigy like Chen Fei, being an Independent, naturally belonged to the city lord¡¯s mansion of whichever city he was in, which was an established custom. The city lord¡¯s mansion of Sky Sea City didn¡¯t invite Chen Fei, they just planned to wait for him to break through to the Rule Integration Realm before leaving Qiankun Mansion. Recently, they just didn¡¯t want to disturb Chen Fei¡¯s state of mind while cultivating. However, currently in Sky Sea City, there were two Emperor Realm powerhouses, Dao Yuefeng and Lu Chaozhong. The city lord¡¯s mansion could invite Chen Fei, and so could Sky Resonance Court. When the time came, both parties would lay out their conditions and let Chen Fei choose. ¡°I had intended to mention it, but after a few words today, I found that if it were me extending the invitation, I fear the sincerity would seem insufficient,¡± Gu Qiuyan shook his head. Earlier Gu Qiuyan had specifically observed Chen Fei and found that Chen Fei had not yet reached the later peak stages of the Sun Moon Realm. With such a level of cultivation, to become the leader of the Age Tower, Chen Fei¡¯s talents were far stronger than rumors suggested. Gu Qiuyan was in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, but as he had mentioned to Chen Fei before, it probably wouldn¡¯t be long before he and Chen Fei could consider each other equals. When dealing with such a prodigy, it would be more appropriate for someone with more weight within Sky Resonance Court to extend the invitation to truly reflect their sincerity. In the cultivation room, Chen Fei took out the seven thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals from the inferior-grade profound treasure, and immediately, new prompts began appearing at the bottom of the panel. Chen Fei had guessed that five thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals would cause the panel to change, and this guess was not wrong. Chen Fei immersed his mental energy into the panel, and after a moment, a hint of joy appeared on his face. It was not a reminder to purchase spatial grids; this time, the panel revealed a new function. Spatial grids were actually very useful, and Chen Fei had long since stopped using their ordinary storage function, but they were good for storing his strongest attacks and for filtering out impurities from an item. If another spatial grid was added, it definitely wouldn¡¯t be considered useless, as having one more move that others couldn¡¯t even beg for was invaluable. But for Chen Fei, he still hoped for a stronger function to appear. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only And this time, a very powerful new feature appeared on the panel. Fusion of Rules! Just like the previous panel fusion technique, the new function involved the fusion of different rules. The human race had Sixth-Tier Emperors, but it always lacked a seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm powerhouse. Was it possible that to become an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, one needed to fuse different rules together, causing a true transformation in one¡¯s Source Point Space, and only through this could one breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm! Chapter 1020 - Chapter 1020: Chapter 911 - Breaking Limits Chapter 1020: Chapter 911 ¨C Breaking Limits ¡°` Mastering a single secondary rule is enough to become a Sixth Stage Emperor Realm powerhouse. According to what Jiang Chengji said in the past, those in the Emperor Realm can master multiple secondary rules and their strength varies based on the number of rules they control. Of course, if you control an extremely powerful rule, you might be much stronger than those who master a number of secondary rules. Even within the three thousand great daos, there is a hierarchy. Before one becomes an Emperor Realm cultivator, every cultivator focuses on comprehending one secondary rule, and no one in the Rule Integration Realm cultivates multiple rules at the same time. Because a cultivator¡¯s energy is limited and different rules can easily cause conflicts with one another. If it¡¯s just different rule particles, there is no issue, just like the rule particles contained within Divine Powers. But if it goes from rule particles to rule fragments, the conflict will intensify dramatically, and then it will become much more difficult to gain mastery over a complete secondary rule. A single rule is relatively easier to comprehend, but contrasting with the simultaneous cultivation of various rules, surely the latter is stronger. Just as within the Emperor Realm, normally those who master multiple secondary rules are much stronger. ¡°If the rules can be integrated, then after I break through to the Rule Integration Realm, I can still refine various martial arts. Even if the rules I cultivate become chaotic, integrating them together will solve the issue!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. His original plan, after breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm, was to focus on cultivating Celestial Suppression and strive to master the rule of strength. Then he would cultivate an elemental power technique biased towards flesh power to ensure that he did not fall behind in his realm. Rule Integration Realm does not solely focus on rules; essence force still needs to be cultivated. Just like in the Sun Moon Realm, Divine Powers are not everything; essence force still plays a major part. To use a crude analogy, Divine Powers are like weapons in the hands of martial artists, while essence force is like the physical quality of the artists themselves. Only when the two complement each other can they unleash great power. The rules of the Rule Integration Realm and essence force follow the same principle. Having only rules without sufficient essence force to drive them is like walking with a missing leg; you certainly won¡¯t be fast. The Yuan Clan¡¯s martial art, Celestial Suppression, is very special, just like Suppressing Dragon Elephant before it; it solely strengthens the physique. Yan did not give Chen Fei any elemental power techniques from the Yuan Clan; setting aside whether Chen Fei could cultivate them, even if he could, as soon as he successfully did, he wouldn¡¯t need to make a move, as it would be blatantly obvious from his aura. Then the likelihood of Chen Fei being discovered would be far too great, and the disadvantage would outweigh the benefits by far. However, Celestial Suppression, being focused on the physique, does not reveal anything when inactive. Even in combat, its characteristic is very minimal; many techniques that focus on refining the body display similar characteristics. The five thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals by Chen Fei¡¯s side disappeared, and the panel for integrating rules appeared. There was no use for it now, but Chen Fei still wanted to bring it to fruition first. ¡°No, wait, it will be of use after a while. Once I master the rule particles from the three Divine Powers, I¡¯ll be able to integrate them!¡± Upon breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm, uniting the three Divine Powers is the first barrier. Chen Fei originally thought to rely on the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword to gradually integrate them. But now, with the ability to integrate rules, when the time comes, the rule particles from the three Divine Powers can instantly merge, naturally uniting the powers. With this threshold crossed in an instant, Chen Fei outpaced it. Moreover, compared to the uniting of the three Divine Powers by other pinnacle Sun Moon Realm cultivators, Chen Fei¡¯s fusion directly at the rule level would result in his three Divine Powers unleashing even more formidable strength. ¡°This is getting less and less human!¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, a slight smile appeared on his face, and then he closed his eyes to continue cultivating. This exchange for five thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals was too valuable! Time went by, and in the blink of an eye, three months passed. The Sky Extreme Pills that Chen Fei had bought were all used up two months ago. In the middle of the process, Chen Fei left the cultivation room to exchange merit points for new Sky Extreme Pills at the Qiankun Treasure Depository. Fearing that the merit points would be excessive, Chen Fei decisively used them to purchase the pills he needed, or precious treasures. As for the daily merit points consumed by the cultivation room, the points granted by first place in the Age Tower were more than enough. Chen Fei did not need to worry about being unable to use the cultivation room. Three months of relentless cultivation inflated Chen Fei¡¯s source point space considerably. By his estimation, it had now reached half its potential progression. Due to the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword and the strength of his three Divine Powers, the source point space Chen Fei would eventually cultivate was going to be much larger than that of other Sun Moon Realm martial artists. The larger the source point space, the richer the essence force within Chen Fei¡¯s body; simply using essence force to overwhelm opponents would produce tremendous power. And as the progress of the source point space exceeded half, Chen Fei was finally able to continue comprehending his three Divine Powers. The indiction of Great Completion for the three Divine Powers disappeared, replaced by a blurry state¡ªthis meant breaking the limit. Once the cultivation was complete and the source point space was also perfected, Chen Fei would be able to break directly into the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. After three months of day and night cultivation, apart from changes to the three Divine Powers and the source point space, Celestial Suppression, on which Chen Fei had placed great hopes, had finally stepped into the stage of perfection from Perfection. In the cultivation room, Chen Fei stood still as sixteen warriors appeared around him. As these warriors merged into Chen Fei¡¯s body, each integration significantly increased his aura. By the end, Chen Fei¡¯s aura seemed to be nearing a certain boundary. ¡°` The surging power thrashed wildly within Chen Fei¡¯s body, attempting to break through the constraints of his flesh, but in the end, it was firmly locked down by Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fist, sensing the power contained within, a power beyond belief. Compared to Zhuo Anhua at the beginning, Chen Fei¡¯s foundational strength had already surpassed him. If the two were to fight now, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t need Body Dissolution and would undoubtedly emerge as the victor. Chen Fei dispersed the power within his body, and his aura gradually returned to calm. This particular state required Chen Fei to expend a tremendous amount of essence, energy, spirit, and soul, with merely the elemental force of the Source Point Space proving insufficient. To achieve a balance, it was necessary to continue expanding the Source Point Space, with reaching the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm deemed just right. However, by that time, if Chen Fei were to continue cultivating Celestial Suppression to the Great Completion realm and merge more warriors, the duration of combat in his extreme state would still be rather brief. Chen Fei sat down cross-legged again, took out a Sky Extreme Pill, placed it in his mouth, and closed his eyes to cultivate. At the human race¡¯s border, where the Glass Space had collided with the Return to Nothing Realm. The Glass Space had already diminished by more than thirty percent, a result of the Return to Nothing Realm digesting and devouring the Glass Space. In the end, the entire Glass Space would be consumed by the Return to Nothing Realm, which was its ultimate fate. Over three months, emperors of various races had continually made moves, vying for the Rule Crystals within the Glass Space. As for whether this would cause many Rule Crystals to shatter, it was no longer within the considerations of these emperors. The balance within the Glass Space had been broken, and those of the Sun Moon Realm would no longer set foot within it. Members of the Glass Clan in the Rule Integration Realm forcibly refined the irregularities in the space, but it turned out to be far more difficult than they had imagined. Even if they had gone through extreme hardships to refine an irregularity, with an emperor¡¯s counterattack, that member of the Glass Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm would be directly suppressed. The might of an Emperor Realm far exceeded what the Glass Clan in the Rule Integration Realm could have imagined. After all, back in the Glass Space, they had been the most potent force, but only at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm and had never witnessed how truly terrifying the Emperor Realm could be. The Glass Clan¡¯s initial plan had been shattered, losing the conditions to negotiate with other races. Lowering their stance, they began to seek assimilation into other races, but which race to join became a significant issue. Joining a certain race meant taking along the precious treasures of the Glass Space, which other races would struggle to accept, potentially leading to being targeted by everyone. Without the precious treasures, merely taking the Glass Clan would be manageable. The human race was an option, as were the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, but other races would be slightly weaker by comparison. However, at this moment, the emperors of the races outside the Glass Space weren¡¯t much concerned with whom the Glass Clan allied with. Although there were a few at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, they were not of the same race, so their support didn¡¯t add much. The emperors were now waiting for the Glass Space to be torn and devoured by the Return to Nothing Realm, during which process a point would arrive where a surge of Dimension Origins would spill out. Compared to other ordinary lower realms, the Dimension Origins of a space like the Glass Space, capable of accommodating the Rule Integration Realm, were exceedingly rare and considered the most valuable supreme treasure of the entire Glass Space. In comparison, the Rule Crystals were an entire class beneath. The border of the human race had entered an even more silent peace, but this tranquility would be shattered by the arrival of that point. The scramble for Dimension Origins would inevitably lead to fierce battles, and it was hard to say who would be the ultimate winner. Time kept passing, and the focus of the different races remained on the Glass Space. Inside Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei was cultivating according to the established rhythm. In the blink of an eye, another three months had passed. The Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers was the first to reach its limit, with Chen Fei gaining complete control over the rule particles inside. Under this influence, both Indestructible Vision and the God Slaying Sword solidified in an instant, as if they were about to merge with the Source Point Space. Under this state, trying to continue comprehending these two divine powers would become much harder. However, Chen Fei relied on the panel, and the skill level of the two divine powers still grew methodically. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Five days later, Indestructible Vision reached its limit, causing a ripple to spread through the Source Point Space, and the speed at which it devoured the medicinal power of the Sky Extreme Pill and the vital energy of heaven and earth dramatically increased. Merely half a day later, the God Slaying Sword reached its limit, causing the entire Source Point Space to tremble violently, but it was immediately suppressed by the power of Celestial Suppression, then returning to stability. The Source Point Space still lacked a small portion to expand to its limit, but now, influenced by the breakthroughs of the three divine powers, rule particles quivered within a three-foot radius around Chen Fei, with the tremendous vital energy of heaven and earth rushing wildly towards him. The Source Point Space expanded at an astonishing rate, and after an hour, it reached its limit. Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul began to tremble and ascended! Chapter 1021 - Chapter 1021: Chapter 992: Breakthrough, Pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm Chapter 1021: Chapter 992: Breakthrough, Pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul continued to rise sharply, then suddenly all surged into the Source Point Space. Chen Fei felt darkness before his eyes, followed by a sudden brightness. As far as the eye could see, the surroundings were shrouded in an eerie haze, tinged with darkness, obscuring anything farther away. Only three mountain ranges, as if they had existed since ancient times, were spread out in three areas, supporting this misty space. This was Chen Fei¡¯s Source Point Space. Here, the concept of space had already begun to take shape, while the concept of time was still very vague. At the Sun Moon Four Extremes, the fourth extreme, which is the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, made the flow within the Source Point Space slow, a movement endowed by rule particles. Either by igniting Divine Powers or mastering the rule particles within them, one could imbue the Source Point Space with the concept of flow. Because of this concept, the Source Point Space truly transformed, and it was the first time Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul had delved so deeply into it. Otherwise, as before, Chen Fei could only sense the condition of the Source Point Space with his divine soul, unable to enter deeply. Thus, Chen Fei observed his surroundings; this Source Point Space would continue to grow with the breakthrough of Chen Fei¡¯s Cultivation Realm, eventually becoming a true world. Not knowing how long he watched, Chen Fei gradually came to his senses and withdrew his essence, energy, spirit, and soul from the Source Point Space. At this moment, all the power inside Chen Fei was tightly bound to the Source Point Space, for he had undergone a round of growth and purification of his essence, energy, spirit, and soul due to the breakthrough to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei opened his eyes, his form floated up, then he stood firmly on the ground. A powerful feeling naturally emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s heart, as if he could pierce through heaven and earth. However, this illusion swiftly disappeared as Chen Fei kept circulating the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword. The sudden increase in strength can create such an illusion, but with the level of Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts, this illusion was easily dispelled. Breaking through from the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm to its pinnacle, there were no heart-stopping or magnificent phenomena, everything fell into place naturally. With Chen Fei¡¯s foundation, there would be no bottlenecks in reaching the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, it was just a matter of time. The breaking of the limits of the Three Divine Powers had even accelerated this time. Chen Fei looked down at his right hand, and as he clenched his fist, a powerful force filled his entire body. In the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei had reached the apex; next, he had to consider the Rule Integration Realm. The Sun Moon Realm is no ant, capable of moving mountains and stirring seas with ease. But in the eyes of truly strong beings, the Sun Moon Realm is still too weak, no matter how powerful a Sun Moon Realm cultivator becomes. Especially now, with the human race being targeted by the Ice Race and Evil Clans, Chen Fei needed stronger power to protect himself and those around him. Chen Fei relaxed his fist, slowly comprehending the changes in the power within his body. After a moment, Chen Fei had a concrete understanding of his own condition. Basic Power had risen a notch compared to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. If Zhuo Anhua were still used as a comparison, under normal conditions, Chen Fei¡¯s Basic Power would now surpass Zhuo Anhua¡¯s by several percent. Normally, Zhuo Anhua, being on the verge of condensing a rule body, already stood at the peak of the human race Sun Moon Realm, with others at most equal to Zhuo Anhua. But Chen Fei clearly did not fall into the normal category. All the rule particles within the three Divine Powers were mastered, and the Source Point Space, thanks to the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, was absurdly large. The combination of the two in breaking through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was something no one in the history of the human race had ever done. According to the records of the fifty-seven Emperor inheritances, those Emperors at their strongest were only on par with Zhuo Anhua, having mastered the rule particles of two Divine Powers. The third Divine Power was not utterly beyond mastery, but it would take an extremely long time, starting with a thousand years. And the time spent would be enough for them to break through to the Rule Integration Realm and take many steps within it. One choice was a thousand years or more, perhaps even longer; the other was to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, advancing further within it. Ultimately, those Emperors chose the latter path. Back then, the strength of the human race was much weaker than now, and lingering too long within a realm without breaking through could result in unexpected incidents. If it were Chen Fei, he would have also chosen the second path, breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm first. Besides the Divine Powers and the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, the power bestowed by Celestial Suppression was not something other pinnacle Sun Moon Realm cultivators could compare to. Thus, if Chen Fei were to compete with Zhuo Anhua now, even in this ordinary state, he could overwhelm Zhuo Anhua. He did not need to ignite his divine soul or fuse with warriors; a slash of the God-slaying Sword, even without producing the Forget Technique effect, would still cause Zhuo Anhua¡¯s Divine Powers and Moves to stall. And a momentary stall in such a level of combat would be a fatal flaw. Unless Zhuo Anhua resorted to a scorched-earth method and cast forbidden techniques, then Chen Fei would have to take him seriously. Essence force within Chen Fei fluctuated slightly, and a warrior appeared before him. With the breaking of limits in Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers, the strength of the summoned warriors had also improved a lot. If previously the warriors summoned by Chen Fei belonged to the basic realm at the early stages of the Sun Moon Realm, now they should be at the peak of the early Sun Moon Realm, just a step away from breaking into the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. The improvement in the strength of a single warrior was less than Chen Fei had estimated. However, this kind of summoning that relies on a collective, has always relied on winning by numbers. Even a slight improvement in each warrior means that the Divine Power has actually improved quite a lot. In the hands of the warriors, a pitch-black longsword appeared¡ªthe Divine Power God Slaying Sword. As Indestructible Vision and the God-slaying Sword operated, the battle strength of the warriors began to soar. The warrior took a step forward, and a sword scar flashed by. Chen Fei sensed the power within it. Compared to before in the Age Tower, the warrior¡¯s battle strength had indeed increased a lot. At this moment, if they encountered someone at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, for the first few moves, the warriors could now hold their own. Instead of being directly repelled by an opponent in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm as before. While Indestructible Vision and the God-Slaying Sword broke limits and their power increased greatly, the warriors¡¯ basic realm was too weak, resulting in their inability to fully exploit the upper limit of these two Divine Powers. Chen Fei waved his hand and withdrew the warrior, his gaze fixed on the panel. ¡°Merge!¡± The two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals stored in the Concealment Bell decreased by more than half in an instant; then the rule particles in Chen Fei¡¯s three Divine Powers started to converge. Chen Fei was about to directly merge the three Divine Powers, which would continue to increase their strength. To use this function of the panel, it did not consume top-grade primordial stones, starting with low-grade Primordial Crystals instead. Fortunately, Chen Fei could still afford the cost of fifteen hundred low-grade Primordial Crystals. But now, just to merge rule particles, it costs fifteen hundred low-grade Primordial Crystals. What about when one reaches the Rule Integration Realm, aiming to merge fragments of rules or even whole secondary rules? How many low-grade Primordial Crystals would that cost? The quantity of low-grade Primordial Crystals within the entire human race was actually not that abundant, with extremely limited output, and controlled by those in the Rule Integration Realm. The collision and fusion of different rule particles led to an esoteric enlightenment appearing within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, immersing him involuntarily. Rules, in the entire world, are always in a state of fusion. Even the smallest rule particles actually embody various rule characteristics, with one characteristic usually being dominant on most rule particles. The cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm, for the sake of simplicity, starts by splitting rule particles at the particle level, extracting characteristics of a certain rule to refine and comprehend. Splitting is for better cultivation, not because it makes one more powerful; because it does not conform to nature. At the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, also known as the Emperor Realm, one begins to comprehend the various secondary rules, starts to conform to the world, seeks fusion, and hence unleashes greater power, and even breaks through to higher realms. Thus, when rule particles are refined together, they will burst forth with greater power. Not knowing how much time had passed, Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes. Looking inward at the Source Point Space within his body, Chen Fei found that the three Divine Powers were already interconnected. They relied on each other, supported each other, and when faced with direct assaults on Divine Powers like the God-Slaying Sword, they were able to form a better defense. At the same time, when Chen Fei now mobilized any of the Divine Powers, the other two would also provide an enhancement in strength. Chen Fei circulated his essence force, and a warrior once again appeared before him. Looking at the aura emitted by the warrior, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up; the warrior¡¯s basic realm had transformed from the early Sun Moon Realm to the mid-level Sun Moon Realm. The warrior operated Indestructible Vision and the God-Slaying Sword, and its momentum continued to climb. ¡°Hum!¡± A sword mark appeared before Chen Fei, and he caught it with his bare hands. Sensing the power contained in the sword mark, a smile involuntarily spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face. The merging of the three Divine Powers had directly elevated the warrior¡¯s battle strength to the level of the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. It should be said to be the weakest at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, roughly equivalent to the peak-level warriors used for testing by the Age Tower, or even weaker. But even the weakest were at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. When confronting other peak level practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm, they would surely be at a disadvantage initially. But as long as the opponent did not have the Three Divine Powers Combined, then there was a high possibility of being struck by the God-Slaying Sword¡¯s Forget Technique, which would immediately reverse the situation. A collective Divine Power had actually summoned warrior strength at the peak level of the Sun Moon Realm, which even Chen Fei found a bit exaggerated, but the fact was just so. Chen Fei estimated his current soul, and if not for the need of control, he could probably summon a hundred and twenty-eight warriors at once. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only No more were possible; although the subsequent consumption did not go through Chen Fei, these warriors were condensed from the Divine Power, and thus the origin was still with Chen Fei. The Divine Power template had its own limits. Chen Fei could replenish the warriors at any time, as long as there was enough essence force, but the limit was one hundred and twenty-eight. The limit was set, but this power was already formidable enough. One Divine Power was equivalent to over a hundred peak level warriors of the Sun Moon Realm, not including Chen Fei¡¯s own strength! Chapter 1022 - Chapter 1022: Chapter 993: Mystical Treasures Chapter 1022: Chapter 993: Mystical Treasures The Divine Power of creating soldiers from beans was originally intended for distraction, and then to coordinate in combat with the master. If it lost the power of the master, even over a hundred warriors could only pose a limited threat to adversaries of the same rank. Now that Chen Fei had acquired this technique, even a single warrior he controlled was a significant threat to his peers, and adding a few more warriors meant domination ensued. Paired with the Indestructible Vision and the God-slaying Sword, the effect produced was incredibly explosive. Chen Fei circulated his essence force, and fifteen more warriors appeared, merging into his body. Chen Fei¡¯s momentum began to rise, stopping only when it reached a certain point. Chen Fei felt a barrier that prevented him from advancing further. After carefully sensing the condition of his body, he realized that mere integration with a few more warriors would hardly suffice to break through this barrier. ¡°Is it the barrier of the Rule Integration Realm? Or is it the rule body?¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but regardless of which it was, breaking through it currently posed a considerable challenge for him. To form a rule body, not only was control over rule particles necessary, but substantial time was also required to allow the particles to permeate his essence, energy, spirit, and soul and get them accustomed to their presence. This was a subtle and gradual process. Normally, for other peak practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm, controlling rule particles from divine powers to forming a rule body would take upwards of ten years, if not decades. And this was with one¡¯s own cultivation methods fully understood to their limits, which could accelerate the penetration of rule particles into the essence, energy, spirit, and soul. However, Chen Fei did not need so long because he was simultaneously controlling the rule particles of three Divine Powers, having merged them into one. Under these circumstances, Chen Fei could form his rule body within a year. Once that happened, nothing would stand in Chen Fei¡¯s way when breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm; to say it would be straightforward is no exaggeration. In fact, Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough might even come sooner. That would be by cultivating the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression to the stage of Great Completion and directly forming the rule body then. The skill level of Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression was astonishingly high, especially from Perfection to Great Completion, but now Chen Fei could freely use the cultivation room, so no matter how advanced the skill level, he was confident in mastering it within a year. Chen Fei released the power of the internal warriors, and his aura returned to normal. Chen Fei left the cultivation room, planning to exchange all his accumulated merit points. No need for pills that enhance cultivation; the merit points provided daily by the Age Tower are precisely for use in the cultivation room, the remaining points were unnecessary to keep. What¡¯s more, the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell were still upper-grade Celestial Treasures, no longer matching Chen Fei¡¯s current realm. He decided to exchange for some precious treasures to enhance these two Celestial Treasures first. Before heading to the treasury, Chen Fei went back to his courtyard first. With Chen Fei¡¯s current battle strength, to swap for a better courtyard, he could directly challenge the top contender of the Sun Moon Realm at the Sky Sea branch; the courtyard could be switched instantly. However, Chen Fei himself did not need to cultivate in a courtyard, while Qu Qingsheng and the others already benefited from enhancements far exceeding their current realm needs offered by their courtyard. Even if they moved to a better courtyard, it would not accelerate their cultivation progress any further. Thus, naturally, Chen Fei had no interest in changing courtyards. ¡°Master, you¡¯ve broken through!¡± In the courtyard, seeing the aura emanating from Feng Xiupu, a smile couldn¡¯t help but appear in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. He remembered how upon his initial entry into the Primordial Sword Sect, Feng Xiupu was only at the peak of Visceral Tempering Realm. Later, Chen Fei learned that it was due to an injury that had caused his fall from the Aperture Tempering Realm. Subsequently, Chen Fei found an Origin Awakening Pill, helping Feng Xiupu heal his internal injuries and restore his cultivation back to the Aperture Tempering Realm. Latter, in the Endless Sea, Qu Qingsheng took the lead to break through to the Combined Aperture Realm, and, with the aid of a spiritual material Chen Fei provided, Feng Xiupu and others also advanced to the Combined Aperture Realm. In terms of timing, Feng Xiupu broke through the Combined Aperture Realm just slightly later than Qu Qingsheng. ¡°With such an environment, if one still cannot break through to the Mountain Sea Realm, then it would be appropriate to quite cultivating altogether,¡± Feng Xiupu said with a shake of his head and a smile. In an exceptional paradise like Qiankun Mansion, many practitioners of the Sun Moon Realm could only stay for half a year before having to leave. Thanks to Chen Fei, they could cultivate to their heart¡¯s content here with various precious treasures available to aid them. These Tier-3 or Tier-4 precious treasures, while not highly valuable to Chen Fei, were extremely precious to them. One could only say, Chen Fei joining the Primordial Sword Sect was a tremendous fortune for them. Leaving other things aside, without Chen Fei, Elder Zhou Zixun would have long died of old age; not like now, attempting to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Among the people Chen Fei brought to Qiankun Mansion, beside Qu Qingsheng and Feng Xiupu, Tong Linyun had also advanced to the Mountain Sea Realm, while others had reached the Combined Aperture Realm or even its pinnacle. With the right opportunity, they could break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Even Chi Defeng, whose martial arts path seemed utterly hopeless, a friend who had followed Chen Fei all the way from Pingyin County, had reached the Combined Aperture Realm, with a chance at longevity. The lower one¡¯s realm, the faster one advances in the cultivation-friendly environments like the Nothing Realm and Qiankun Mansion. Chen Fei discussed cultivation insights with Chi Yuqing and Tong Linyun for several hours before finally leaving the courtyard. Arriving in front of the Qiankun Treasure Depository, as soon as Chen Fei crossed the threshold, Jiang Chengji¡¯s figure had already appeared ahead. ¡°You¡¯ve broken through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm? Very good, very good!¡± Jiang Chengji looked at Chen Fei¡¯s profound aura, and a smile appeared on his face. With such a foundation, breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm is just around the corner! ¡°I¡¯ve seen my senior!¡± Chen Fei bowed with his hands clasped together. ¡°What are you here for today, wanting to exchange for what?¡± Jiang Chengji stroked his beard and asked. ¡°My Celestial Treasure is currently only of upper-grade, and I would like to elevate it to the ultimate-grade Celestial Treasure. If there¡¯s a possibility of it becoming a Dao Artifact in the future, that would be even better!¡± As he spoke, Chen Fei took out the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. The Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell had not been upgraded to upper-grade Celestial Treasures long ago. Jiang Chengji glanced at the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell and frowned slightly. In Jiang Chengji¡¯s eyes, the refinement of these two Celestial Treasures was rather crude. Being able to reach the current level of upper-grade Celestial Treasure was partly due to the contribution of sixth-tier spiritual materials, but more so due to the accumulation of spiritual essence. ¡°Wanting a Celestial Treasure to become a Dao Artifact isn¡¯t much simpler than breaking from the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm. The foundation of these two Celestial Treasures is too weak; refining them into ultimate-grade Celestial Treasures might be the best you can hope for,¡± Jiang Chengji shook his head and said. ¡°Even if I use sixth-tier spiritual materials for tempering in the future, it won¡¯t work?¡± Chen Fei was slightly taken aback. He had specifically used the sixth-tier low-grade spiritual material, Dragon Tooth Gold, thinking that he had cast a solid foundation for the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. ¡°If you use top-grade materials from the sixth tier, there might be a decent chance,¡± Jiang Chengji thought for a moment, also somewhat uncertain. After all, in the Rule Integration Realm, no one has ever used top-grade sixth-tier spiritual materials to forge a low-grade Dao Artifact. The level of forging would have to be incredibly poor to waste top-grade sixth-tier materials to such an extent. Top-grade sixth-tier spiritual materials? Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed. Currently, he only had some low-grade sixth-tier spiritual materials, which was already the limit considering his current realm. ¡°Dao Artifacts, just like the Rule Integration Realm, contain rules, and thus ordinary materials cannot bear the power of rules,¡± Jiang Chengji explained. Sixth-tier spiritual materials could forge Dao Artifacts because they naturally embody certain rules. One can imagine the rarity of sixth-tier spiritual materials. Just like Primordial Crystals, there aren¡¯t many places within the human race¡¯s domain that can stably produce sixth-tier spiritual materials. Especially for low, mid, and top-grade sixth-tier materials. As for supreme sixth-tier materials, they are virtually non-existent within the human race¡¯s realms. The Imperial Sovereign¡¯s supreme Dao Artifacts of the human race either rely on their own rules, constantly nurturing the initial top-grade Dao Artifacts, or they are inherited from deceased Imperial Sovereigns, and whether they are suitable for use is hard to say. The last option is to venture outside the human race¡¯s realms, where there¡¯s a chance to obtain supreme sixth-tier spiritual materials. But even after obtaining supreme sixth-tier spiritual materials, whether an ultimate-grade Dao Artifact can be forged is completely uncertain. Ultimate-grade Dao Artifacts, although not as exaggerated as the Emperor Realm, are indeed very rare. ¡°Then let¡¯s refine them into ultimate-grade Celestial Treasures first.¡± Forget about Dao Artifacts for now, consider it after breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°I am not skilled in the refinement of Celestial Treasures; if you trust me, I can introduce someone to refine them, aiming to maximally enhance the foundation of these two Celestial Treasures.¡± Jiang Chengji could see that Chen Fei valued these two Celestial Treasures highly. Jiang Chengji could refine Celestial Treasures, but to say there remained hope for them to break through to become Dao Artifacts was a bit too difficult for Jiang Chengji. ¡°If the senior is willing to introduce, I would be very grateful!¡± Chen Fei clasped his hands in thanks. Jiang Chengji gave a slight smile, waved his hand, and the two disappeared from their original spot, reappearing outside the courtyard of the head of the Qiankun Mansion. ¡°Old Jiang, you actually have time to visit me today, that¡¯s quite rare!¡± A laughing voice came from the courtyard, followed by a figure who came out, first nodding to Jiang Chengji and then turning to Chen Fei. ¡°The new top of the Age Tower, Chen Fei?¡± Xie Wenjie looked at Chen Fei, a smile emerging on his face. Chen Fei¡¯s reputation was well known by nearly all in the Rule Integration Realm. After all, such a prodigy was rare even in the long history of the human race. ¡°I¡¯ve seen my senior!¡± Chen Fei bowed with his hands clasped together. Three hours later, the brand-new Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell floated in front of Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei invested all of the remaining tens of thousands of merit points into the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. According to Xie Wenjie, this was the first time he had refined Celestial Treasures with such dedication, and the last time he had done so was thousands of years ago. Tens of thousands of merit points, a large amount of fifth-tier supreme materials, and even some sixth-tier materials purchased from Xie Wenjie with merit points were used to finally replenish the foundation of the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. It couldn¡¯t be said for certain that the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell would definitely evolve into Dao Artifacts, but at least, some hope was preserved. As Chen Fei finished refining the ultimate-grade Celestial Treasures, in the territories of the human race, the Glass Space began to collapse violently. Chapter 1023 - Chapter 1023: 994 Chapter 1023: 994 The collapse of the dimension was like a sudden fracture of a supporting point, followed by a widespread devastation, which was accelerating. However, dimensions, consisting of rules, do not truly shatter in an instant like buildings. The rules of the Glass Space needed to experience another round of twisting and breaking before they could completely merge into the Return to Nothing Realm, which required some time. During this process, the Dimension Origins of the dimension could possibly spill out from somewhere at any time. Taking advantage of this opportunity, several members of the Glass Clan at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm led all members of their clan from the Central Mountain Range out of the dimension, throwing out their most valuable precious treasures. If you don¡¯t offer these treasures, the imperial sovereigns of over a dozen races would not let you leave easily. Choosing between money and life wasn¡¯t difficult; the Glass Clan chose their lives. Following that, several Glass Clan individuals at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm rushed to the human race, pleading to become a vassal race. After gathering information continuously, the Glass Clan concluded that the human race was one of the few choices available. Firstly, the human race itself is strong, and it has many allied races. Secondly, the human race tends to be more lenient towards vassal races and does not relentlessly exploit them. Despite the current pressure from the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, the human race has, indeed, managed to withstand it. Naturally, whether the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm old ancestor of the Evil Clans is dead or alive, nobody knows; this uncertainty is a profound unstable factor. Should you become a vassal of the Evil Clans and the Ice Race, these races do not consider their vassals significant at all. Perhaps things might start off well, but later they would intensify their exploitation. Seeing the pleading in the eyes of the Glass Clan at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, the human imperial sovereign considered for a moment before finally nodding in agreement. After all, the presence of several individuals at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm was considered a support for the human race at this time. Emperors from over a dozen alien races watched this scene with cold eyes. The precious treasures the Glass Clan had thrown out were already completely divided among them. The Glass Clan might have hidden some more, but the bulk of the treasures had indeed been taken by them; allowing them to join the human race was not totally unacceptable. The Ice Race and the Evil Clans seemed intent on completely annihilating the Glass Clan, but the Glass Clan had exited the dimension at a favorable location, virtually arriving at the human area immediately. To truly rush over and kill the Glass Clan would mean direct confrontation with the human imperial sovereign. With so many alien emperors watching, in the end, it would only benefit other alien races. The number of members from each race outside the Glass Space started to increase, primarily led by Peak and Sun Moon Realm combatants. When contending for the Dimension Origins, the imperial sovereigns were naturally the real powerhouses, and cultivators of other realms had difficulty intervening. But that did not mean that members of other realms, specifically the Peak and Sun Moon Realms, were completely unnecessary. Using the Peak Realm members as the formation¡¯s eye, and gathering numerous Sun Moon Realm combatants, they could also unleash formidable power, as long as they were not directly attacked by imperial sovereigns, aiding from the sidelines. Since this was at the border of the human race, the human side had the most assembled members of the Peak and Sun Moon Realms, interconnected in a formation, forging an unsurpassed momentum. News about the Glass Space soon arrived at the Qiankun Mansion, and many from the Sun Moon Realm were dispatched to the front lines. Chen Fei, however, was not summoned, but allowed to continue cultivating. In the formations, the role of the Sun Moon Realm was simply to provide their essence force, hence for Chen Fei, whose combat power far exceeded that of an ordinary Sun Moon Realm, his role in the formation was rather limited. Moreover, considering the pace at which Chen Fei was cultivating, his breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm was imminent; thus, it was better for Chen Fei to focus on his cultivation. If he could break through to the Rule Integration Realm, then Chen Fei¡¯s combat power would vastly surpass its current level, as would his utility. Thus, having one more or one less Chen Fei at the front lines currently made almost no difference. It wasn¡¯t just Chen Fei; other potential Rule Integration Realm seeds were also not assigned to the front lines but were instructed to cultivate within the Qiankun Mansion and break through to the Rule Integration Realm as soon as possible. ¡°If we get enough Dimension Origins this time, perhaps our human race could produce a few more imperial sovereigns,¡± said Yu Dingshan at the entrance of the cultivation room, a smile on his face. The more human imperial sovereigns there are, the more stable and secure the human race will be; other alien races will also think twice before infringing on human interests, evaluating whether they can withstand the human race¡¯s fury. ¡°Hurry up and break through to the Rule Integration Realm. Although the Dimension Origins don¡¯t directly concern you, those Rule Crystals, you should be able to get some,¡± Yu Dingshan said to Chen Fei. ¡°Understood!¡± Chen Fei bowed. Moments later, Chen Fei returned to the cultivation room, sat cross-legged with eyes closed, and began cultivating Celestial Suppression. As Chen Fei continuously operated Suppressing Dragon Elephant, insights about Celestial Suppression continuously emerged in his sea of consciousness. As he absorbed these insights, Chen Fei¡¯s physique naturally underwent a slight transformation, and the surrounding rule particles became more active. According to Chen Fei¡¯s estimates, to cultivate Celestial Suppression from the stage of Perfection to the Great Completion realm would take about eight months. After that, he could condense a rule body, and then after refining for about a dozen days, adjusting his essence, energy, spirit, and soul with the Source Point Space and rule particles, he could directly make the breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm. This had been Chen Fei¡¯s fastest time in advancing towards the Rule Integration Realm, approximately nine months. From his breakthrough into the Sun Moon Realm until now, only a few years had passed, yet Chen Fei was on the verge of advancing from the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm. This speed was rather frightening. However, without Qiankun Mansion, even with the system panel, Chen Fei could never have cultivated at such a rate. Compared to his cultivation before reaching the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei always advanced step by step, lacking resources. After arriving in the Return to Nothing Realm, the Qiankun Mansion would provide vast amounts of various resources as long as one displayed talent, a situation Chen Fei had never encountered before. The unprecedented crisis facing the human race also became a tremendous opportunity for Chen Fei. Chen Fei gradually composed his mental defense, immersing himself in the cultivation of Celestial Suppression. One month, two months, three months, time passed extremely quickly. On Chen Fei¡¯s side, he continuously pushed Celestial Suppression towards Great Completion, and as the proficiency of his fifth-tier Celestial Suppression increased, more and more rule particles formed within his physique. The rule of strength! Formed from many secondary rule particles, the rule particles inside Chen Fei¡¯s body were also a fusion of multiple secondary rule particles. Both diverse and pure. From Chen Fei¡¯s current perspective, he actually didn¡¯t understand much about the rule particles of strength. If it weren¡¯t for Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei would never have come into contact with such vast rules in the Sun Moon Realm. Moreover, even the fifth-tier Celestial Suppression does not require the cultivator to understand the rule of strength; methodically cultivating can refine these rule particles in the physique. To know what it is and also why it is, even the meticulous Celestial Suppression would truly start only after the sixth tier. Expecting someone from the Sun Moon Realm to comprehend the rule of strength, even the highly talented Yuan Clan, would not demand such a task from their younger members. In these three months, several intense conflicts had occurred along the human borders, all triggered by the appearance of Dimension Origins. However, they were handled by those in the Emperor Realm; other Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm cultivators did not engage, for the real battle had not yet arrived. The Dimension Origins that appeared during this period were not plentiful. Taking the source that could be extracted from a declining dimension as a unit, during this time, three parts of the Dimension Origins appeared. Because the Glass Space was completely collapsing and being absorbed by the Return to Nothing Realm, these three parts of Dimension Origins were far from over. Moreover, since the Glass Space was a large dimension that could accommodate the Rule Integration Realm, if the timing of interception was right, it could yield up to twenty parts of Dimension Origins. Among the dozens of races present, if one was allocated to each race, it would be more than enough. But in the Return to Nothing Realm, good things are not distributed by simply sitting down and taking turns, they must be fought for with one¡¯s own strength. The strong securing more was almost inevitable. Of the three parts, the human race obtained one, the Evil Clans obtained one, and the Water Clan took one. Because in the collapsing process of the Glass Space, it was hard to determine where the Dimension Origins would appear; if it was too far from you, you would definitely be too late. After all, they were all strong beings from the Emperor Realm, and while there was variation in strength, they could not miss Dimension Origins appearing right before them. Since only three parts of Dimension Origins had appeared, the imperial sovereigns of various races restrained themselves somewhat when competing for them. Once the Dimension Origins fell into the hands of a particular imperial sovereign, other imperial sovereigns seldom continued to fight over it. Otherwise, once real animosity was incited, either your strength had to be overwhelming, or you needed an absolute advantage in the number of imperial sovereigns, otherwise a desperate imperial sovereign could easily drag another into the abyss. The part of the Dimension Origin obtained by the human race was escorted back into human territory by several imperial sovereigns, to be refined by a late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator. Dimension Origins could assist a late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator in forcibly breaking through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, that is, the Emperor Realm. But this actually involved probabilities, as well as some luck. Everyone was hopeful that this late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator could, like the lord of Sky Resonance Court, rely on the Dimension Origin to become the twentieth imperial sovereign of the human race. Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, another two months passed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei, oblivious to worldly affairs, was completely engrossed in the cultivation of Celestial Suppression. Together with the previous three months, adding up to a total of five months, Chen Fei had cultivated Celestial Suppression from the initial stage of perfection to a little over sixty percent into the stage of perfection. Closing in on the Great Completion Realm, with only over thirty percent proficiency left, the progress was roughly what Chen Fei had estimated. In less than three more months, he should be able to cultivate Celestial Suppression to the Great Completion Realm. While Chen Fei was pleased with his progress, the cultivator who had used the Dimension Origin in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm also emerged from seclusion. But, the breakthrough failed! Chapter 1024 - Chapter 1024: Chapter 995: Severely Wounding the Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1024: Chapter 995: Severely Wounding the Open Heaven Realm Yu Wuheng, ever since he embarked on his cultivation journey, had been accompanied by the title of a prodigy. Even after reaching the Rule Integration Realm, Yu Wuheng continued to cultivate at an extremely fast pace, surpassing his contemporaries. It took him two thousand years to progress from the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm to the late stages. This duration of cultivation, even when considered within the Sun Moon Realm, was something many could not achieve, from low-level to later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. However, after reaching the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, Yu Wuheng¡¯s speed of cultivation slowed down significantly, eventually stopping just before the barrier at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, making it difficult to make any further progress. There are actually quite a few strong cultivators in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm within the human race, but only nineteen have ultimately broken through to the Emperor Realm. Unable to control a specific rule, aside from the difficulty of taking the final step, a greater possibility is that the rule he understood was mixed with information from other rules. You are unaware of it, trapped in this dilemma. The only solution is to start from scratch, painstakingly sifting through the rule information you¡¯ve understood to determine which other rules might have mingled in. The effort this requires is much, much harder than cultivating from the Rule Integration Realm Early Stage to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Because the rule information has already become one with you, you can hardly distinguish which information belongs to the rules you need and which does not. Yu Wuheng, being exceptionally talented, was not willing to let his cultivation stall and even planned to discard the rule he controlled and start from scratch. But discarding a controlled rule was even more traumatic than destroying one¡¯s own origin. Instead, using Dimension Origins as a sieve was a way to sort through one¡¯s own rules, to enlighten oneself on which impurities they contained. All those aware of the Dimension Origins helping Yu Wuheng held high hopes for his breakthrough, but ultimately, they were disappointed. On the borders of the human race, Dimension Origins appeared seven times in two months¡¯ time. As time passed, the frequency of Dimension Origins appearing would only increase. Dao Yuefeng, using his control of the Causality Secondary Rule, calculated the location of an origin in advance, but that location was dangerously close to the territories of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. In the end, after a fierce fight where all three sides clashed, Dao Yuefeng was severely wounded but managed to secure the Dimension Origin. In total, ten origins emerged, and the human race exclusively obtained two, a considerable harvest among the surrounding dozen races. After all, some races had yet to even touch a Dimension Origin up to this moment. The newly acquired Dimension Origin was once again escorted back into human territory and handed over to Yu Wuheng. Being in the same late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, why did Yu Wuheng receive two Dimension Origins? Talent was one aspect, but more importantly, over the years, Yu Wuheng had carried out several dozen crucial missions for the human race and completed all of them successfully. Awarding according to merit, these two Dimension Origins were rightfully Yu Wuheng¡¯s. Originally, the master of Sky Resonance Court, Lu Chaozhong, was able to obtain a Dimension Origin because of his substantial contributions within the human race, enabling him to exchange for this Dimension Origin. Everything was done systematically, earning approval from all. All cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm understood this, hence most of the tasks assigned were rarely refused. Many were closely following the developments just outside Glass Space while waiting for the outcomes of Yu Wuheng¡¯s breakthrough. If one Dimension Origin couldn¡¯t lead to a breakthrough, surely two should suffice? After all, Yu Wuheng¡¯s talent was almost universally acknowledged. Another month passed, and the Skill Level of Celestial Suppression had significantly increased, reaching over seventy percent. Even though Celestial Suppression had not yet reached Great Completion, the bonus it brought Chen Fei was astonishingly huge. Previously, Chen Fei had to integrate with sixteen warriors to push himself to the limits of the Sun Moon Realm and sense that barrier. Now, he didn¡¯t need to integrate with any warriors; the power from Celestial Suppression alone allowed Chen Fei to detect where that barrier lay. If the untransformed Celestial Suppression was already this powerful, what would it be like upon reaching the Great Completion Realm! This made Chen Fei even more anticipative of two months later when the Fifth-Tier Celestial Suppression would be cultivated to its peak. In just one month, Glass Space produced five Dimension Origins. However, this time the human race was unlucky as every Origin produced was quite far from the location of the human race. After months of competition, the Emperors of various races all relatively held back, avoiding deadly battles. Now, only five races had still not obtained any Dimension Origins; these were generally the ones with slightly weaker strength and poorer luck. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosive sounds were incessant above the borders of the human race; it was the sound of Glass Space being forcibly devoured by the Return to Nothing Realm. It was magnificent, yet somewhat disconcerting to watch, particularly for the Glass Clan watching this unfolding scene, their feelings incredibly complex and multifaceted. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Another month went by, the Skill Level of Celestial Suppression approached ninety percent, and Chen Fei could clearly sense the barrier of the Sun Moon Realm trembling and loosening up. It seemed that with just a little effort, that realm barrier could be shattered. However, Chen Fei did not make any special attempts, as in maximally one month¡¯s time, he would be able to cultivate Celestial Suppression to the Great Completion Realm; thus, with just over ten days of refining, he would be able to breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm in a logical succession. In this situation, it was completely unnecessary for Chen Fei to try breaking through the barrier of the Sun Moon Realm. Without needing to reflect, not truly breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm while prematurely shattering the barrier of the Sun Moon Realm would undoubtedly place a massive strain on him. Chapter 1025 - Chapter 1025: Chapter 995: Severely Injuring the Open Heaven Realm_2 Chapter 1025: Chapter 995: Severely Injuring the Open Heaven Realm_2 If handled improperly, Chen Fei might need several more days to recover. Only then could he repair his injuries, which would unnecessarily delay his progress in cultivating Celestial Suppression. In the previous few months, after calculating that his strength could no longer grow significantly, Chen Fei spent two days launching his strongest attack at the time into two spatial grids. The attack was over in an instant, so why did it take two days? It was purely for recovery. After each attack, it required a day¡¯s time to recover. Moreover, as his skill level with Celestial Suppression reached this point, Chen Fei found that the speed of his training was accelerating continuously. It wasn¡¯t because the cultivation room¡¯s epiphanies increased, leading to more insights. Instead, it was that at this stage of cultivating Celestial Suppression, the rule particles of strength within his physique were colliding with each other, propelling Celestial Suppression forward in a predetermined direction. Perhaps it wouldn¡¯t even take a month, just about twenty days, or even fewer, for the final bit of skill level for Fifth-Tier Celestial Suppression to be completed. At the borders of the human race, Dimension Origins appeared thrice again. Compared to the five portions last month, this month¡¯s Dimension Origins production had actually decreased. This meant that the Glass Space was on the brink of being devoured; time was running out. And at this moment, the atmosphere among the dozen races became even tenser, since the instant Glass Space completely vanished, the Dimension Origins that would appear were to be the purest. That portion of Dimension Origins was the essence of the entire Glass Space, possibly also the reason why the Glass Space could accommodate those in the Rule Integration Realm. Therefore, such a portion of Dimension Origins would significantly increase the chances of someone in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm breaking through to the Emperor Realm. It¡¯s not to say it¡¯s a sure bet for those in the late stages of Rule Integration Realm to break through to the Emperor Realm. But, according to messages from other regions of the Return to Nothing Realm, this type of Dimension Origins has a seven or eight in ten chance of raising someone from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm to the Emperor Realm. Even those in the Emperor Realm, if they used these Dimension Origins, would have a great opportunity to advance their cultivation further. To break through to the Open Heaven Realm might be a bit exaggerated, but to gain mastery over an additional secondary rule is still highly possible. While waiting, time passed, moment by moment, five days, fifteen days, until Glass Space was left with only a faint barrier. Its mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas had long vanished, leaving only chaos. Within the human race¡¯s camp. There were eight human imperial sovereigns gathered here, and at this moment, seven of them fixed their gazes on Dao Yuefeng, whose face was exceptionally pale. His aura fluctuated wildly, and at its lowest, it even plummeted to the standards of the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. The injury from the last scramble for the Dimension Origins certainly wouldn¡¯t have been this severe. ¡°It¡¯s nearly time, are you all prepared?¡± Dao Yuefeng asked, a trace of a smile on his face. ¡°Dao Yuefeng, can you hold on?¡± Emperor Du Ruoyuan asked, his eyes full of concern. ¡°Even if I can¡¯t hold on, I have to. If my life can be exchanged for a thousand years of peace for the human race, then it¡¯s worth it!¡± A glint of determination flickered in Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyes. The other seven imperial sovereigns sighed upon hearing Dao Yuefeng¡¯s words. ¡°According to the plan we made, even if we suffer losses at the start, we can gradually recover later¡­ He¡¯s here, Qian second position, strike!¡± Dao Yuefeng suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood mist, and his aura abruptly dropped to the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. His mastery of the Causality Secondary Rule actually shattered directly. This was a direct shattering by an external force; compared to voluntarily dispersing one¡¯s rules, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s situation was almost certain death. As Dao Yuefeng finished speaking, Du Ruoyuan and the seven emperors exploded with all their power simultaneously, while the power of eleven other imperial sovereigns manifested through their mystical treasures. A total of twenty-six complete secondary rules burst through the hall, howling in all Eight Directions. The phantom of an ancient bronze tripod appeared above the human camp. The next moment, as if to pierce through the void, the bronze tripod moved toward the southwest of the sky. Every surrounding race was thrown into disarray by this powerful strike from the human race, which far exceeded the standard power level of the Emperor Realm. Such an attack, if it fell on any race¡¯s camp at this moment, could directly obliterate them, including the camps of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. Moreover, the attack from the human race was so sudden and unexpected that there was absolutely no warning. ¡°Buzz!¡± In the southwest part of the sky, a ripple suddenly appeared, and a withered hand emerged in front of the ancient bronze hall. Their collision caused some black cracks to appear in the sky. The ancient bronze tripod paused slightly, and in the next instant, it directly smashed the withered hand, along with the arm behind it, to pieces. ¡°Humans! You deserve to die!¡± A hoarse voice suddenly resounded in the ears of all beings below, causing all those in the Sun Moon Realm to cover their ears in agony, but to no avail. Blood seeped directly from their ear canals. Even those with weaker cultivation realms passed out on the spot. After the ancient bronze hall demolished the chest cavity of the figure in the sky, its power was exhausted, and it slowly vanished. ¡°Kill all the humans!¡± Wen Jing looked down, his breath shaking, then turned and disappeared out of sight. The Evil Clan¡¯s imperial sovereign saw his own ancestor get seriously injured upon appearing and was stunned in place. But immediately, boundless rage swept through the entire Evil Clan, and they began to rush towards the human clan¡¯s camp. Wen Jing, an Open Heaven Realm ancient of the Evil Clan, had intended to use this opportunity to slaughter all eight human imperial sovereigns here, but instead, he was caught in a trap by the humans. Watching the swarming Evil and Ice Race, a magnificent formation appeared over the human camp. Du Ruoyuan and the others were watching. Even though the seven imperial sovereigns were exhausted at this moment, their lives wouldn¡¯t be taken easily unless their opponents had the teeth for it! Within human territory, the moment the ancient bronze tripod appeared, everyone in the Qiankun Mansion was instantly ejected, disorderedly scattered across various cities, and some even fell outside of the cities. Chen Fei was originally pondering Celestial Suppression in the cultivation room, but at a certain moment, Chen Fei suddenly felt restless. Having reached the limit and sensing the rule particles of Indestructible Vision, he began to receive a divine warning. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have time to figure out why, but instinctively left the cultivation room and returned to his own courtyard, taking Feng Xiupu and others with him, and, driven by an instinct, he wanted to leave the Qiankun Mansion first. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t truly left yet when he was struck by a sense of time-space disarray. He could only take Feng Xiupu and a few others into the Celestial Treasure first. Then Chen Fei appeared in a city¡ªnot Sky Sea City but Pushan City of the human race, bordering the territory of the Evil Clan. Not sure if it was due to a recent order, figures of Rule Integration Realm experts appeared somewhat frantically in mid-air, beginning to gather people with mystical treasures. Chen Fei¡¯s mind was still foggy, but he still flew towards a Rule Integration Realm expert. Such circumstances were definitely related to the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. Now it was better to let the Rule Integration Realm experts protect them, taking them to safety first, and afterwards, the situation would become clear. ¡°Boom!¡± Just as Chen Fei reached mid-air, a massive force suddenly struck Pushan City. The barrier of Pushan City only held for a moment before breaking, and a force that disrupted time and space descended upon the city. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t distinguish the directions at all. All teleportation formations within the teleportation hall of Pushan City collapsed, and a terrifying figure appeared in the sky above the city¡ªan imperial sovereign of the Evil Clan. The mere presence of this figure was oppressive, as if it could pin people to the ground, rendering them immobile. Inside Pushan City, another figure emerged, confronting the imperial sovereign of the Evil Clan. The next moment, the sky and earth dimmed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Already struggling to discern directions, as the battle between the Emperor Realm experts began, the vital energy of heaven and earth became even more indistinct. Chen Fei kept running Celestial Suppression, trying to clarify the situation around him when suddenly a figure flew overhead. Chen Fei instinctively looked up and saw a member of the human race he recognized¡ªa mid-stage Rule Integration Realm head of the Qiankun Mansion named Sun Guangyuan. Sun Guangyuan was gathering people from the city. Upon seeing Chen Fei, however, his face was expressionless. There was only a flicker in his eyes and a strange smile at the corner of his mouth as he flew past directly. At the same time, Indestructible Vision began to issue a warning. Danger was approaching! Chapter 1026 - Chapter 1026: Chapter 996: Borrowing a Knife to Kill Someone Chapter 1026: Chapter 996: Borrowing a Knife to Kill Someone Thinking of Sun Guangyuan¡¯s bizarre actions just a moment ago, Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. With Divine Power and Celestial Suppression continuously operating, Chen Fei suddenly perceived an abnormality within his body, a fragment of information that did not belong to Chen Fei at all. Or rather, it was a rule particle path marker. Breaking through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm in the manner of mastering Divine Powers, one could only control the rule particles within the Divine Powers. In this way, using a rule particle as a path marker to implant it into another¡¯s body, only someone in the Rule Integration Realm could achieve this. As Chen Fei discovered this rule path marker, Indestructible Vision and Celestial Suppression began to jointly suppress it, reducing the frequency of the marker¡¯s trembling. There was no time to remove it, and the methods of the Rule Integration Realm, even if Chen Fei wanted to erase it, also required some time. And in the current environment, there was no time to give Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, and he disappeared from the spot instantaneously, while the threatening force began to weaken. But when the threat weakened to a certain degree, it did not decrease any further; clearly, the most fundamental threat had not yet been truly eliminated. A drop of fresh blood seeped from the bottom of Chen Fei¡¯s feet into the cracks in the ground. Chen Fei did not wish to resort to blood rebirth, for that would mean his current body had been crushed to pieces. Chen Fei himself could rely on blood rebirth, but for Qu Qingsheng and others inside the Concealment Bell, there was hardly a chance of survival. Chen Fei looked up towards the sky, where the human imperial sovereign was clashing with the sovereign of the Evil Clans, the area already blurred, completely obscuring the situation within. But the surrounding shockwaves, however, were startlingly horrifying. With the power Chen Fei possessed now, if hit by such shockwaves, not even the strongest recovery power would suffice, because there would be no ashes left. One could vaguely see that the human imperial sovereign was trying to move away from Pushan City, to prevent the shockwaves from harming the people within the city. But how could the sovereign of the Evil Clans let the human imperial sovereign have his way? The closer they were to Pushan City, the more restrained the human imperial sovereign would become. And when the mighty contend, sometimes what they fight over is a fine line; once you reveal a flaw, your opponent will cling to this flaw and relentlessly pursue. Chen Fei looked around, the entire Pushan City was enveloped by a chaotic temporal force, and even when Chen Fei wanted to teleport, he couldn¡¯t break away. Unable to discern north from south, to see further, one can only fly into mid-air. But at this moment, the mid-air was completely the battlefield of the Rule Integration Realm, with over a hundred intense combat fluctuations coming through. With Chen Fei¡¯s current power, flying up there, he would easily become a target for the Evil Clans and Ice Race of the Rule Integration Realm. The Ice Race had also arrived in Pushan City, though no sovereign realm powerhouses came, many from the Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm did, and constant sounds of battle entered Chen Fei¡¯s ears. ¡°To think a peak Sun Moon Realm was hiding here, too bad you didn¡¯t hide well!¡± A mocking voice came, Chen Fei turned to look, three peak Sun Moon Realm fighters of the Ice Race appeared from the mist and immediately rushed towards Chen Fei. The trio hadn¡¯t recognized Chen Fei¡¯s identity. After sensing the anomaly in Sun Guangyuan, Chen Fei found it hard to trust any person from the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. Unless it was someone really familiar to him, like Jiang Chengji for example. Otherwise, it was better for him to ensure his own survival as the best choice. Thus, Chen Fei¡¯s appearance had already changed at this moment, using Indestructible Vision and Celestial Suppression, altering appearance and aura was no difficult task for Chen Fei. The Ice Cold Power instantly fell upon Chen Fei, and this cold power also connected with the surrounding mist, magnifying several times instantly. Three of the same rank, with the addition of this chaotic temporal force, any peak Sun Moon Realm of the human race encountering this situation would likely be in trouble. Even those within the top hundred of the Age Tower at the peak Sun Moon Realm, might be fine at the start, but once restrained, they could very likely attract the attention of other alien races, even Rule Integration Realm powerhouses. Sui Jin appeared before Chen Fei, the slender sword in his hand had turned pure white, thrusting towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. The surrounding power of Ice Imprisonment surged instantly; even with the power to break free, Chen Fei might still be caught off guard at this moment. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lightly lifted, the entire world halted. The three Ice Race members¡¯ positions seemed spread out, but their energies were completely connected together, no matter whether choosing to attack or defend, the three Ice Race members had many contingencies. Sui Jin¡¯s words just now seemed mocking, but there was not the slightest slackness or contempt in his heart; killing a peer of the human race, even with an advantage, they still gave it their all. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids slightly tightened, the next moment, the world resumed movement, the Qianyuan Sword slightly trembled, the color of the God-slaying Sword black as the abyss soaked upon the blade. The Qianyuan Sword swung, cutting through the air, yet making no sound, only letting the space slightly ripple, resonating with layers of ripples. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword collided with Sui Jin¡¯s Bloodbath Sword, emitting a dull metallic clash. Sui Jin¡¯s eyes suddenly widened, sensing the power transmitted from the blade, was this the power a peak Sun Moon Realm could burst forth? The person before him, is he pretending to be from the Rule Integration Realm? Mixed thoughts flashed through Sui Jin¡¯s mind, his body¡¯s power burst forth instantly, but it was already too late. The Qianyuan Sword directly overpowered the Bloodbath Sword, slashing towards Sui Jin. The protective glow around Sui Jin was the Divine Power of the Cold Ice Nine Dragon Shield, which ranked among the top ten Divine Powers within the Ice Race. Not many from the Ice Race could condense this Divine Power. However, the edge of the Qianyuan Sword merely paused for a moment before it directly cleaved through the Cold Ice Nine Dragon Shield and struck Sui Jin¡¯s body. ¡°Boom!¡± Another dull sound rang out, as the power contained in Chen Fei¡¯s sword was excessively formidable. Although the Rule Body he was about to condense was not yet complete, this part alone had already surpassed most at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. What¡¯s more critical was that Chen Fei was condensing the rule of strength, a Main Rule, which was incomparable to any secondary rule. Moreover, Chen Fei had broken the limits of all three of his Divine Powers and unified them. The first among the human race, and perhaps even considered the first among the many races nearby, was the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword. With all these factors, Chen Fei stood alone at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. Sui Jin had no time to react and instantly exploded into a cloud of blood mist, his life force severed in an instant. The other two members of the Ice Race watched helplessly as Sui Jin was slain with a single sword strike, unable to come to his aid in time. The only thing they could do was to instantly burn their divine souls and deploy forbidden techniques, filling their bodies with a formidable power instantly. The move originally aimed at Chen Fei surged in strength instantly. Chen Fei slightly turned his torso, extending his left hand. ¡°Bang!¡± The attacks of the two Ice Race members all landed in the palm of Chen Fei¡¯s hand, Chen Fei not retreating even a step, only the surrounding mist rolling outward. Chen Fei¡¯s left hand directly closed, snuffing out the residual effects of the attack, and Celestial Suppression instantly suppressed the foreign power, transforming it into Chen Fei¡¯s own power. The nearly Great Completion Celestial Suppression could now absorb and transform the attacks of the Sun Moon Realm entirely. With Chen Fei¡¯s current basic strength, it was almost impossible for anyone in the Sun Moon Realm to break through his defenses, and the ultimate result was that every attack that struck him would turn into his power. Refining Power, Chen Fei¡¯s momentum suddenly increased, and he flipped the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, enveloping the two Ice Race members within its reach. ¡°Boom!¡± Two dull thuds almost simultaneously resounded, though the Ice Race members had deployed forbidden techniques, the final outcome did not change at all. Three streaks of spiritual essence were drawn from three clouds of blood mist and flew into the Concealment Bell. Three top-grade Celestial Treasures were also reduced to dust-sized particles and entered the sleeve of Chen Fei¡¯s robe. Chen Fei glanced around, his form flickered, and he disappeared from the spot. From the beginning to the end of the battle, the duration was extremely short, not conspicuous within the chaotic Pushan City. Compared to those battles that lasted for a long time, this situation would be disregarded in the next moment. Chen Fei, using Celestial Suppression and Indestructible Vision, completely conceals his aura, as if turning into a stubborn rock, drastically reducing his presence within the entire Pushan City. ¡°Hum!¡± Suddenly, the Rule Path Marker that Chen Fei had just suppressed vibrated intensely. A ripple spread from within Chen Fei¡¯s body, resonating with the rule particles in the surrounding space. This situation was fleeting, as if nothing had happened, but Chen Fei knew that he was being located, and the location had already been pinpointed. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, Sun Guangyuan! This person, without a doubt, must be a traitor among the human race, he could not personally kill Chen Fei directly, after all, Chen Fei¡¯s reputation had been too prominent recently among the human race. Acting personally, there might be no trace, but later, the human imperial sovereign might find some clues. If discovered by the human imperial sovereign, Sun Guangyuan, whether in the mid-stage or late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, would not escape death. But if he could make use of others to kill Chen Fei, whether Chen Fei lives or dies afterwards, what does it have to do with him, Sun Guangyuan? He, Sun Guangyuan, is busy consolidating the people within Pushan City. Pushan City is too large; it¡¯s unreasonable to blame him for not seeing or saving Chen Fei. As for that mere Rule Path Marker, it will surely scatter afterwards, completely untraceable back to Sun Guangyuan. And by betraying Chen Fei, a young genius who would definitely reach the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, what Sun Guangyuan would gain afterward in terms of various Sixth-Tier precious treasures from the Ice Race and Evil Clans would be substantial. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With no risks and a substantial reward, why wouldn¡¯t he do such a thing! All in the name of cultivating, Sun Guangyuan becoming stronger could protect even more of the human race, he is saving people at this moment. Exchanging a future late-stage Rule Integration Realm individual for Sun Guangyuan¡¯s future in the Rule Integration Realm, why not? Indestructible Vision sent a strong warning, Chen Fei did not stay in place but continued to move through the mist. As Indestructible Vision and Celestial Suppression kept operating, Chen Fei was becoming familiar with the environment within the mist, his field of vision was expanding, but the numbers of Ice Race and Evil Clans members coming upon hearing the news, wanting to hunt him, were also increasing. Chapter 1027 - Chapter 1027: 997 Chapter 1027: 997 It wasn¡¯t just the Sun Moon Realm; if it were only the Sun Moon Realm, the Indestructible Vision would not have issued a warning. There were experts from the Rule Integration Realm among them, and only they could pose a threat to Chen Fei at the moment. Qiankun Mansion, first to know this news, had already been informed among the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. They understood the power contained within the Sun Moon Realm position, which normally wouldn¡¯t threaten Chen Fei. Only the Rule Integration Realm could be effectively lethal in a single strike. Facing the Rule Integration Realm, the geniuses of the Sun Moon Realm would also not fare much differently. Relying on the warning from the Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei was swiftly moving around within Pushan City, but the area he could move in was rapidly shrinking. The time-distorting fog surrounding him targeted humans, and it hardly hindered the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. Now, only because the battles within Pushan City were too numerous and Chen Fei had completely concealed his presence, the Ice Race and the Evil Clans found it difficult to locate him for the time being. But no matter how hard he was to find, Pushan City was only so large; eventually, they would find him. Chen Fei frowned slightly, looking at the Concealment Bell, wondering whether to hide Qu Qingsheng and the others somewhere first. Now, Chen Fei¡¯s body could be destroyed, after all, he still had a drop of blood left in a corner of Pushan City. To avoid arousing suspicion, that drop of blood blended with the ordinary Mountain Sea Realm blood, containing only a small amount of Vital Energy and not standing out. Unless the Evil Clans and Ice Race of the Rule Integration Realm knew ahead of time about Chen Fei¡¯s blood rebirth, indeed they could destroy every drop of blood, inch by inch. Otherwise, once the Ice Race and Evil Clans withdrew, Chen Fei could fully use that drop of blood to come back to life. At worst, in the void, Chen Fei also left a dimensional origin point¡ªthe resurrection characteristic from his time in the Mountain Sea Realm. With that dimension origin point, Chen Fei could also be reborn. However, if he indeed had to do that, besides his facade, his most significant trump card would be used up. ¡°Buzz!¡± All of Pushan City suddenly shook violently, and a ripple spread from the center of the city in all directions. The next moment, the entire city burst into dazzling light, engulfing all the human race, with neither the Ice Race nor the Evil Clans being exceptions. ¡°Ah!¡± A pained scream emitted from the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, as the exploding force penetrated their bodies, yet nothing happened to the human race within this light; in fact, their internal injuries rapidly healed. Chen Fei looked on in surprise; there was such a move within Pushan City. Heavenly Thunder! Chen Fei recognized this glow that permeated all of Pushan City¡ªit was a force nurtured within the Qiankun Cauldron. Except for the humans, any other race facing Heavenly Thunder was as if struck by a myriad of thunders. But Heavenly Thunder had one flaw; it usually stayed within the Qiankun Cauldron, dormant, but once it needed to be released, it had to be used up quickly. Otherwise, the Heavenly Thunder would automatically dissipate back into the vital energy of heaven and earth. The Qiankun Cauldron had clearly been moved by the human imperial sovereign just a while ago, hence everyone inside the cauldron had been ejected. But the fact that Heavenly Thunder was present in Pushan City now meant it had been buried before the Qiankun Cauldron was moved. Did the human imperial sovereign predict an invasion by the alien races? Various thoughts flickered through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, followed by a strong force enveloping him. It was the power of teleportation. And the aura was very familiar, still the Heavenly Thunder. Chen Fei did not resist; following this force, he disappeared from the spot. It wasn¡¯t just Chen Fei, at this moment, all of the human race within Pushan City, whether they were from the Sun Moon Realm or the Rule Integration Realm, were all teleported away by the force of the Heavenly Thunder. There was no need to continue staying in Pushan City; those who could be taken in by mystical treasures of the Rule Integration Realm had mostly been taken in by now. If luck was poor and they hadn¡¯t been taken in, then for a while, they might have to fend for themselves. Even if taken by the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s mystical treasures, it didn¡¯t guarantee safety, as the human Rule Integration Realm might be intercepted by the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. Once they couldn¡¯t hold off, by then, everyone inside the mystical treasure would also inevitably meet their demise. It could only be said that being taken by the Rule Integration Realm increased the chances of staying alive, but it wasn¡¯t infallible. In the sky, the Emperor of the Evil Clans looked at the scene below and snorted coldly, his internal rules trembling as the space rules resonated with them. The human imperial sovereign, Tang Yunshou, looked at the scene before him, his expression changing slightly, not expecting that his adversary would also possess such profound mastery over the Space Rules. Although both were in the Emperor Realm, there was a difference in strength. Tang Yunshou was a notch inferior to the current Emperor of the Evil Clans. Being able to hold off the Emperor of the Evil Clans here, unable to attack Pushan City, was already the limit for Tang Yunshou. There was no possibility of driving away the Emperor of the Evil Clans now. And as time passed, Tang Yunshou was increasingly unable to resist, and seeing that the humans below were almost fully gathered, Tang Yunshou activated the Heavenly Thunder from within Pushan City. Killing some of the Evil Clans and the Ice Race was secondary; the main purpose was to teleport the humans within Pushan City away. Although the power of Heavenly Thunder was harmless to the human race, the power within the spatial rift during teleportation was extremely violent, and those not in the Sun Moon Realm had a high probability of dying. That¡¯s why Tang Yunshou waited until the Rule Integration Realm had taken in most of the human race, otherwise many would die during the teleportation process. Under normal circumstances, the teleported human race would appear a million miles away, near Jiguang City. That place was considered the heartland within the human race¡¯s realm, not bordering any alien races¡¯ territories, and thus was relatively safe from sudden attacks from the Ice Race and Evil Clans in the short term. However, now, as the Evil Clans¡¯ imperial sovereign unleashed Space Rules, Tang Yunshou could see that the destination of Heavenly Thunder¡¯s teleportation had severely shifted. Originally meant to be headed for Jiguang City, now it was feared that the teleportation would scatter the human race all over, with distances changing from one million miles to only a few hundred to a few thousand miles. Where they would end up depended entirely on their luck. Tang Yunshou couldn¡¯t help but sigh in his heart, there were no other options available, this was the best they could manage under the circumstances. From Dao Yuefeng intentionally getting injured during the battle for Dimension Origins, to finally pinning down the exact location of the Evil Clan¡¯s ancient ancestor, all these actions were only known to the nineteen human imperial sovereigns. Apart from the nineteen, not even those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm knew about these events. It was undeniable that there were traitors among the human race. Thus, the more people who knew about it, the greater the risk of information leakage. Faced with a seventh-level Open Heaven combatant, the human race could neither afford to gamble nor to lose. If they lost, the possibility for the human race to become a vassal Race was minimal; the most likely outcome would be annihilation. Dao Yuefeng shattered the Causality Secondary Rule under his control, followed by eighteen human imperial sovereigns, along with the Qiankun Cauldron, who unleashed their strongest attack. This strike not only depleted the essence nurtured within Qiankun Mansion for tens of thousands of years but even damaged the Qiankun Cauldron itself. Without going to such extents, it would have been impossible to inflict damage on a seventh-level Open Heaven combatant, especially one who was already severely wounded. Regardless of whether the Evil Clan¡¯s ancient ancestor was wounded under the Qiankun Cauldron, from the moment the Evil Clan¡¯s ancestor appeared, the war between the Ice Race, Evil Clans, and the human race had already begun. The human imperial sovereigns understood this, hence, Heavenly Thunder had been planted in all the peripheral cities of the human race beforehand. When action was impossible, it was critical to safeguard as many human lives as possible. After all, as long as there is life, everything else remains possible. If people were gone, then nothing would be left. It was uncertain for other cities, but how many in Pushan City would ultimately survive depended entirely on themselves. Chen Fei felt the intense trembling of Heavenly Thunder¡¯s power and the next moment, was thrown out of the spatial rift, landing on a mountain peak. Scanning the surroundings, Chen Fei realized he was still within the sphere of influence of Pushan City, not more than a thousand miles away. Chen Fei frowned slightly, the power of Heavenly Thunder was definitely not limited to this, there must have been some mishap. During his time at Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had committed the locations of all eleven of the human city to memory. Being prepared is essential, as one might need this knowledge one day. Chen Fei had not expected that day to come so unexpectedly and rapidly. A thousand miles was a distant journey for mortals, but for those in the Sun Moon Realm and the Rule Integration Realm, it was just a moment¡¯s journey. Chen Fei swiftly soared higher into the sky, heading towards the human race¡¯s heartland. This was a war between three races, and Chen Fei¡¯s identity as a member of the human race meant he could not stay uninvolved. Moreover, from the various measures recently taken inside Pushan City, it seemed that the human imperial sovereign had anticipated this situation. If a seventh-tier Open Heaven combatant did not emerge, the human race need not fear a joint attack by the Evil Clans and Ice Race. If that seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm Evil Clan ancestor did appear, then any resistance from the human race would be futile, but so far, it seemed that things hadn¡¯t reached that degree of severity. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple once again emanated from within Chen Fei, resonating with the rule particles in the surrounding space, as Sun Guangyuan once again tried to pinpoint Chen Fei¡¯s position. Chen Fei¡¯s fists clenched slowly, and his form blurred as he began to teleport rapidly. The space in the Return to Nothing Realm was extremely stringent, limiting Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation to mere tens of miles each time, and also placing a heavy burden on his physique. However, it must be said that as long as one could withstand the pressure, even if it was only a few tens of miles at a time, after several teleports, one could quickly cross a significant distance. Moments later, Chen Fei landed on a mountaintop. This place was two thousand miles away from his original location. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Given the position that Sun Guangyuan had pinpointed earlier, finding this place would require some effort from the Ice Race and Evil Clans, so Chen Fei still had some time to remove the rule path marker inside his body. Otherwise, being continuously tracked would ultimately lead Chen Fei to face encirclement by the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei began to operate Celestial Suppression, facing the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm rule path marker planted by another, there was no other method but to use this Celestial Suppression martial art from the Yuan Clan. The rule particles of the Rule of Strength within Chen Fei¡¯s physique began to tremble violently, naturally suppressing other secondary rules due to its Principal Rule status. As time passed, the rule path marker that Sun Guangyuan had planted inside Chen Fei was forcibly expelled by the Rule of Strength. Chapter 1028 - Chapter 1028: Chapter 998 Hunting Chapter 1028: Chapter 998 Hunting Tens of thousands of miles away, Sun Guangyuan was flying towards Jiguang City when his expression subtly changed. ¡°Is he already dead?¡± Sun Guangyuan could feel that the Rule Path Marker he had planted in Chen Fei had lost connection. Such a situation meant that either Chen Fei was already dead, resulting in the natural disappearance of the marker. The advantage of this was that it would bring no further trouble to Sun Guangyuan, tying Chen Fei¡¯s death to him would be impossible. This had always been Sun Guangyuan¡¯s concern, after all, he was only after resources for his cultivation, not risking his own life. Besides Chen Fei¡¯s death, there was another scenario where the marker could disappear, which would be if the marker had been ejected from Chen Fei¡¯s body. Sun Guangyuan did not believe that Chen Fei at the Sun Moon Realm had such an ability; only an encounter with someone at the Rule Integration Realm would make it a slight possibility. Sun Guangyuan pondered for a moment and then, with a slight flick of his finger, sent a message into the spatial rift. No matter whether Chen Fei was dead or saved by another from the Rule Integration Realm, the marker could no longer be traced back to Sun Guangyuan. But by having sold Chen Fei several times, the Evil Clans had already agreed to give him some Sixth-Tier top-grade spirit materials. If it was later confirmed that Chen Fei was dead, the reward for Sun Guangyuan would even be increased. ¡°I have saved enough people already, it¡¯s just his own lack of strength to blame!¡± As Sun Guangyuan glanced at the mystical treasures in his hand, he noted that there were tens of thousands of people from Pushan City, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. Once these tens of thousands of people reached Jiguang City, they would all be indebted to him, who then could say Sun Guangyuan hadn¡¯t done enough? Tens of thousands of miles away, Chen Fei ejected the Rule Path Marker, and couldn¡¯t help but feel a wave of relief wash over him. By not being located at any time, he could avoid being besieged by the masses of Evil and Ice Clans. Chen Fei feared no number of adversaries from the Sun Moon Realm, but if several from the Rule Integration Realm were to come after him, his chances of escape would indeed be slim. Not to mention in the Concealment Bell, his master and senior brothers would have only one possible outcome, something Chen Fei couldn¡¯t accept. ¡°Pushan City borders Strange Wind City; the number of strong individuals from the Evil Clans will only increase. To reach Jiguang City, I must be quick.¡± Chen Fei shot into the sky, determined the direction, and flew onwards. ¡°The Evil and Ice Clans are besieging Pushan City. To prevent reinforcements from Jiguang City, they will likely send strong individuals to set up ambushes between Jiguang and Pushan cities. I must find a way to circumvent these ambushes now.¡± With the warning of Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei could anticipate most threats to his safety well in advance. Chen Fei glanced at his panel; the Skill Level required to reach Great Completion for the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression wasn¡¯t much. Even without the enhancement of Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei could use the panel to master Celestial Suppression within a certain period on his own. Even without the panel, the rule particles of the rule of strength within his physique collided with each other, dragging out the rule particles of the same rule from the surrounding space. The particles collected were secondary rule particles of strength that Celestial Suppression then refined into the main rule of strength, propelling both the martial arts technique and physique forward. It was gaining momentum at an increasing rate and, with the insights provided by the panel, Chen Fei felt he could master Celestial Suppression to Great Completion within a few days, subsequently forming the rule body. ¡°Find a safe place to cultivate for a few days?¡± This thought surfaced in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but he quickly suppressed it. Pushan City¡¯s original territory was vast, spanning hundreds of thousands of miles. With the fall of Pushan City, the armies of the Evil and Ice Clans were advancing, their goal undoubtedly directed at Jiguang City, right to its walls. The longer Chen Fei stayed within Pushan City¡¯s territory, the greater the danger became, until he would be surrounded by alien races. Back then, even with Indestructible Vision¡¯s extraordinary capabilities, surrounded by such dense groups of the alien races, Chen Fei would have nowhere to flee. Therefore, finding a safe place for secluded cultivation would allow the rule body to form quicker and his strength to greatly increase, but it wouldn¡¯t necessarily become safer in the end. It would be better to cultivate while on the move; as long as he didn¡¯t run into groups of the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei had a high chance of safely reaching Jiguang City. As Chen Fei was heading for Jiguang City, the armies of the Ice Clan and Evil Clans had already quickly gathered from their respective domains, aiming to kill as many humans escaping from Pushan City along the way as possible. Those from the Rule Integration Realm took the lead, followed closely by those from the Sun Moon Realm, seeking to kill the humans fleeing from Pushan City during this journey. Particularly when the Ice and Evil Clans heard that the human prodigy Chen Fei was in Pushan City, their eagerness to hunt surged dramatically. The fame of Chen Fei had been spreading among the human race recently. But the interest was actually at its peak not within the human race but rather among the Evil and Ice Clans. As a human prodigy, Chen Fei would become a mortal enemy to both races. From the moment he first gained renown in Qiankun Mansion, the Ice and Evil Clans wanted to nip his potential in the bud. But at that time, Chen Fei didn¡¯t go anywhere and stayed in Qiankun Mansion wholeheartedly. Even when Qiankun Mansion sent those in the Sun Moon Realm to the frontier for trials, Chen Fei didn¡¯t go and continued cultivating in the mansion. The furthest that Chen Fei went was to return to The Endless Sea of the lower realms halfway. After receiving the news, the Evil Clans sent pinnacle Sun Moon Realm assassins to encircle and kill him, but the final result was that their efforts fell short. Sending five pinnacles of the Sun Moon Realm showed how seriously they took Chen Fei; it was impossible to allow Rule Integration Realm powerhouses to scatter their origin and rules to enter the lower realms. Later, Chen Fei caused a massacre in the Glass Space, astonishing the Ice Race and Evil Clans with his performance, even the Emperor Realm powerhouses from both clans. Such a prodigy, given the right opportunity, had a great possibility to break through to the Emperor Realm. How could they let such a figure be? Yet, annoyingly, Chen Fei simply wouldn¡¯t leave the cities of the human race, making it impossible for their spies within humanity to lay hands on him. This time, Chen Fei being teleported to Pushan City by the Qiankun Cauldron was considered the best opportunity to kill him. Otherwise, once Chen Fei escaped back to Jiguang City, they feared there would hardly be another chance to eliminate this human prodigy. Now, Chen Fei¡¯s priority on the hit list of the Ice Race and Evil Clans even surpassed that of the average Rule Integration Realm. Killing him would bring a reward even greater than for killing someone at the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Killing a Sun Moon Realm and receiving a reward beyond that of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was too good an opportunity for the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans to pass up. Even many of those in the Sun Moon Realm were rubbing their hands together, eager to find traces of Chen Fei. Of course, they knew Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength was exceptional, and an average pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was no match for him. From the most recent information, it seemed that Chen Fei had also broken through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. When he stormed the Age Tower, he was just at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. Now that he had broken through a minor Cultivation Realm, his strength must have increased substantially. Therefore, to kill Chen Fei, the pinnacle Sun Moon Realm¡¯s numbers must be substantial. Even if they still couldn¡¯t kill him in the end, they could send the message to those in the Rule Integration Realm; once Chen Fei was killed, they would also receive a substantial reward. Under such circumstances, the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans flew to the rear of Pushan City immediately, preemptively occupying any routes Chen Fei might use to escape. The sensory reach of the Rule Integration Realm extended thousands of miles, and while not every tiny detail within that range could be captured, any more significant disturbances could be detected by them. With the speed of the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s body movements, they could cross thousands of miles extremely quickly. According to information from spies within the human race, the last known location of Chen Fei was a thousand miles south of Pushan City. The place was too close to Pushan City at the time, so if Chen Fei wanted to go to Jiguang City, he would definitely have to bypass Pushan City. Therefore, it could be certain that by now Chen Fei would at most have traveled several thousand miles north of Pushan City, definitely not as far as ten thousand miles. Now they were waiting one hundred thousand miles north of Pushan City, which gave them plenty of space and time. If they did not want to wait around, they could also search southwards, inch by inch, to find Chen Fei and claim the huge reward. However, this approach might let the human prodigy slip through their grasp, especially since the area between Pushan City and Jiguang City was vast. It was only because the Edge of the Evil Clans entirely enveloped Pushan City, forcing all humans to run towards Jiguang City, that there wasn¡¯t a chance for the human prodigy to escape in some other direction. Some Rule Integration Realm warriors from the Evil Clans and Ice Race guarded the one hundred thousand miles gap, intercepting any Sun Moon Realm and some Rule Integration Realm warriors that slipped through, while the remaining others pursued other strong humans. The mystical treasures of those humans in the Rule Integration Realm held the majority of the people of Pushan City, and to kill one Rule Integration Realm was equivalent to killing tens of thousands of humans, possibly even more. They couldn¡¯t let this opportunity pass. The Sun Moon Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans started to form groups, sweeping back and forth across this hundred thousand miles area, pulling out and slaughtering any humans hiding within. Meanwhile, the Sun Moon Realm and Mountain Sea Realm with slightly lower cultivation set up their military formations along the Evil Clan¡¯s border, inching forwards and occupying ground. With a pincer attack from both front and back, even those of the human race who hid would be excavated, leaving no place to hide. Twenty thousand miles north of Pushan City, Chen Fei¡¯s figure paused in mid-air. Indestructible Vision sent him faint warnings, and danger was emanating from ahead, likely tens of thousands of miles away. ¡°They¡¯ve already completely blocked off the road to Jiguang City first, huh!¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. The Evil Clans and Ice Race must have been planning this war against the human race for a long time and had corresponding contingency plans for any situation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only They would make whatever choice caused the greatest losses to humanity. After thinking for a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s form flickered, and he descended to the ground. The land boundary of Pushan City was a mountainous and heavily vegetated environment, where every tree stood over a hundred meters tall. Compared to being noticeable in the air, the ground offered many leaves and branches for cover, and if his essence was well-concealed, the likelihood of being discovered could be significantly reduced. Chen Fei concealed all his essence force within the Source Point Space and began to travel solely with his physique power. Chapter 1029 - Chapter 1029: Chapter 999: Closing In Step by Step Chapter 1029: Chapter 999: Closing In Step by Step Even without using essence force, Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength alone was also extraordinary. Simply using the method of harnessing energy as he did in the Body Tempering stage, Stepping on Snow Without Leaving a Trace was just basic operation. With a single step, he covered miles, and although it was much slower than flying, it was indeed much quieter. In the blink of an eye, a day had passed, and Chen Fei remained unharmed, encountering no members of the alien races. Whenever Indestructible Vision issued a warning, even if it was just the presence of someone in the Sun Moon Realm ahead, Chen Fei would try his best to avoid them. Eliminating members of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans who were in the Sun Moon Realm was easy, but it would attract some attention. Now, as the encirclement steadily tightened, unless avoiding them meant taking a significant detour, Chen Fei always chose to evade. Alternatively, he would wait in place until the alien races ahead had disappeared before continuing forward. Using this method, Chen Fei had traversed nearly twenty thousand miles in one day. And as he moved further away from Pushan City, the threats emanating from the direction of Jiguang City grew increasingly serious. Clearly, the real test was there. How to avoid the Rule Integration Realm was a problem Chen Fei needed to consider. The second day, the third day, the fourth day, and the fifth day, just like the first day, Chen Fei had been trying to avoid conflicts. Adhering to this principle, although he couldn¡¯t cover twenty thousand miles like on the first day, including the first day¡¯s journey, Chen Fei had already traveled eighty thousand miles. By this point, Indestructible Vision had essentially sensed that members of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm were lying in ambush, about twenty to thirty thousand miles ahead. From what Chen Fei knew, the sensing range of someone in the Rule Integration Realm was extremely wide, the clear range alone was about a thousand miles, and the vague sensing range reached nearly two thousand miles. If a slightly larger battle took place within two thousand miles, a Rule Integration Realm practitioner could immediately notice it. Chen Fei stood on the top of a tree, glancing back in the direction of Pushan City. Lately, the frequency of encounters with the Ice Race and the Evil Clans in the signals from Indestructible Vision had been growing increasingly frequent. Clearly, the armies of both clans were accelerating from the rear, and any human race they detected along the way was being besieged. Within the armies of both clans, there would naturally be real powerhouses in command, and together with formations comprised of the Mountain Sea Realm and Sun Moon Realm, even those in the Rule Integration Realm would have to retreat a great distance. With the army drawing near, other members of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans roaming this land boundary naturally moved toward the direction of Jiguang City. It was precisely because of this that Chen Fei felt the frequency of encountering alien races was getting higher, as the encirclement steadily shrank. ¡°The Ice Race or the Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm aren¡¯t likely to cluster together. If sneaking past doesn¡¯t work, I must be ready for a direct confrontation,¡± thoughts flickered through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. The gap between the Sun Moon Realm and the Rule Integration Realm was too vast, nowadays Chen Fei was in a league of his own within the Sun Moon Realm, a full-force blow could even reach the attack strength of the Rule Integration Realm. But that was the result of Chen Fei¡¯s all-out effort, whereas a regular attack from a Rule Integration Realm practitioner reached that level of intensity directly, which highlighted the difference. One was going all out, while the other was merely a casual strike; there was no basis for comparison. Not to mention, once a Rule Integration Realm practitioner got a bit serious, the intensity of their attack would continue to rise, and the situation would immediately flip. ¡°To contend against the Rule Integration Realm, either I must break through, and the current situation will be immediately resolved. Alternatively, cultivating Celestial Suppression to Great Completion can also stand against the Rule Integration Realm.¡± Chen Fei looked at the panel, where Celestial Suppression was nearly reaching Great Completion, hoping it would come from this martial arts technique. The Yuan Clan¡¯s Celestial Suppression technique was indeed absurd and unreasonable. Cultivated to the peak, it lets you battle beyond your tier. Whether you could win the fight was another question, but at least it provided you with the foundation to fight beyond your tier. Otherwise, a normal practitioner in the Sun Moon Realm absolutely couldn¡¯t contend against the Rule Integration Realm, hence there was a fundamental huge difference between their realms. In the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, one controlled a fragment of rules, and a fragment of rules was composed of one hundred and eight rule particles. You, at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, controlling only those few rule particles, how could you possibly be compared with a Rule Integration Realm practitioner. Chen Fei shifted his gaze from the panel, if time permitted, he¡¯d attempt to break through to the Rule Integration Realm before rushing past the interception. If there was not enough time, he must first cultivate Celestial Suppression to Great Completion. And according to the current progress, reaching Great Completion in Celestial Suppression would take just a day or two, which was almost the same as Chen Fei had previously estimated. On the sixth day, from morning to evening, Chen Fei did not seek to rush his journey, as the closer he got, the stronger the warnings from Indestructible Vision became. Chen Fei suspected that those in the Rule Integration Realm might have unique treasures specifically designed to detect any lifeforms nearing them. Or it might be that Chen Fei was particularly high up on the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ hit list. Chen Fei had anticipated this, after all, if a similar prodigious cultivator emerged among the Ice Race or the Evil Clans, the human race would definitely think of swiftly eliminating them. Chen Fei had understood this, hence he had chosen to hide inside the Qiankun Mansion and not emerge. If it hadn¡¯t been for the current unforeseen situation, Chen Fei would have directly broken through to the Rule Integration Realm inside the Qiankun Mansion, actually concluding his seclusion and cultivation. As Chen Fei approached a hillside and had just stepped on it, his eyebrows couldn¡¯t help but slightly furrow. Indestructible Vision was trembling with danger approaching, and Chen Fei also sensed about ten auras of the Sun Moon Realm several hundred miles away. Chen Fei frowned because he had already encountered these alien races just a moment ago and had deliberately avoided them, but he hadn¡¯t expected to run into them so soon again. The most crucial thing was, Chen Fei realized that the enemy had turned directly towards him and charged in his direction. ¡°Could it be some unique treasure or mystical treasure?¡± A trace of doubt flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind. He lightly stepped on the hillside with his right foot, and his body had already appeared several miles away, and he started running irregularly, trying to shake off the alien race chasing him. But during their second close encounter, it seemed that the unique treasure in the enemy¡¯s hand had picked up on Chen Fei¡¯s trace. No matter how Chen Fei changed directions, even if he could initially shake them off, the moment Chen Fei slightly paused, the enemy could still locate him. Following this trend, Chen Fei estimated it would take him more than an hour to completely shake off the pursuer. After all, during this process, Chen Fei would still encounter other alien race teams, which he had to avoid. A short time later, Chen Fei could no longer sense the aura of the alien race behind him, but the ¡°Indestructible Vision¡± trembled slightly, clearly indicating the threat was far from eliminated. Chen Fei leaped over a river, then suddenly changed expression and looked up ahead. All he could see were tall trees, but his senses told him that two familiar auras were about 300 miles away, and both individuals were currently ensnared in a besiegement. 300 miles away. Hua Zhichun held the Earth Splitting Saber, his figure amidst a fog, fiercely battling with the Ice Race at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm surrounding him. In the central position, Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s forehead was bulging with veins as he constantly drew the surrounding Ice Race into his illusion. Hua Zhichun, the Challenger of the Age Tower, possessed battle strength at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, capable of standing out even among the alien races at the same stage. Kuang Xingfeng had recently broken through to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, deeply experienced, and though it had only been a few months since his breakthrough, he was now able to compete with ordinary pinnacle warriors of the Sun Moon Realm, even defeating them in battle. With Hua Zhichun leading the attack and Kuang Xingfeng confusing opponents with illusions, the two together could unleash overwhelming power. Ordinary pinnacle warriors of the Sun Moon Realm were no match for them. Yet regrettably, there were currently three pinnacles of the Sun Moon Realm in front of them, with four others from the later stages intermittently harassing them. Alone, Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng could at most barely maintain their defense. Now, they couldn¡¯t even maintain that, as Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s illusion was about to be shattered. Once the illusion broke, without power to shield Hua Zhichun, their demise would occur within a few moves. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me; you run first. With your power, there¡¯s a good chance you can get away!¡± Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s voice reached Hua Zhichun¡¯s ears. From their random appearance in Pushan City, unable to be rescued by those from the Rule Integration Realm, trying to survive in the wild for days, Kuang Xingfeng had already despaired. No chance left, afraid they¡¯d never make it to Jiguang City. The seven Ice Race had been chasing them for an entire day. Although they had been tricked by Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s illusions a few times, his illusions gradually became ineffective later on. The Ice Race had recognized the identities of Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun, one a prodigy who could overcome higher stages, promising to start at mid-stage Rule Integration Realm in the future. The other was the Challenger of the Age Tower, also a seed for the Rule Integration Realm. Killing these two would bring them immensely rich rewards, so how could they let them go. Due to their desire to claim the merits of killing the two alone, the seven Ice Race had been relentlessly pursuing Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng without sending any signals outward. Otherwise, if intercepted by other kin, the most they would get was a shared spoils. Upon hearing Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s words, a bitter smile appeared on Hua Zhichun¡¯s face. As soon as they were encircled here by these Ice Race, all possible escape routes were blocked, giving them no chance to flee. ¡°Boom!¡± A tremor sounded; Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s complexion turned pale, a mist of blood sprayed out, and his aura plummeted. The surrounding fog dissipated, revealing the two of them. And in the moment the fog vanished, the three Ice Race at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm joined forces with a move that knocked Hua Zhichun from midair. With the sound of splitting mountains, a huge crater formed on the ground where Hua Zhichun was severely wounded. Hua Zhichun slapped the ground with his right hand and just disappeared from the spot, as two fierce attacks pierced through the area that he had occupied. Another Ice Race at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, Sang Yi, flashed to stand before Kuang Xingfeng, the ice blade in his hand thrusting towards Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s skull. Kuang Xingfeng wanted to dodge, but his shattered illusion left him with no extra energy, forcing him to watch helplessly as the ice blade approached. Suddenly, Sang Yi frowned, and his ice blade instantly slashed towards the rear. A sword blade emerged from a space rift, clashing with Sang Yi¡¯s ice blade. The next moment, Sang Yi¡¯s expression drastically changed, unable to control his ice blade as the sword blade pressed down on it, crashing into his body. ¡°Bang!¡± Sang Yi¡¯s body was directly shattered by Tremendous Strength, a huge part obliterated. A figure stepped out of the space rift, it was Chen Fei who had sensed the familiar presence here and had specifically come to help. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Seeing Sang Yi was not dead, Chen Fei slightly moved the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, tracing an arc towards Sang Yi. The space of the Return to Nothing Realm was too tight; Chen Fei teleported and attacked from a space rift, with most of his power forcibly absorbed by the rift. Sang Yi¡¯s eyes widened, his body suddenly turned snow-white, and using forbidden techniques, his shattered body swiftly recovered most of its form, his ice blade slashing towards the Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword still pressed down on the ice blade, landing on Sang Yi. His body shuddered, his eyes filled with reluctance and disbelief, instantly exploding into a mist of blood. Chapter 1030 - Chapter 1030: Chapter 1000 Gratitude for Favors Received Chapter 1030: Chapter 1000 Gratitude for Favors Received A sword strike killed a peak Sun Moon Realm practitioner who had unleashed forbidden techniques. This scene, witnessed by the surrounding members of the Ice Race, sent a chill instantly spreading through their souls. Chen Fei turned his head to look around. In the next moment, five warriors appeared before the Ice Race¡¯s later stages of the Sun Moon Realm practitioners. With the strength of the warriors, they directly overpowered these Ice Race practitioners one on one. Chen Fei¡¯s figure swayed, flashing to appear before two Ice Race peak Sun Moon Realm practitioners, and swung his sword. ¡°You are Chen Fei of the human race!¡± Li Sheng suddenly shouted loudly. Even though the aura of the person in front of him was completely different from the one described in the bounty, Li Sheng still felt that it must be Chen Fei. Hua Zhichun was also a Challenger of the Age Tower, but compared to the Chen Fei present, he was simply not in the same league. Li Sheng took a step back, then unleashed forbidden techniques and flew away without looking back. To think that they were of the same peak Sun Moon Realm but to be killed with a single sword strike, the disparity in strength was such that probably no number of other Sun Moon Realm practitioners present would survive. Before coming to the boundary of Pushan City, their thoughts were all about hunting the human race and collecting the rewards. Even if one was lucky enough to encounter the human prodigy Chen Fei, even if they couldn¡¯t kill him, they thought to detain him and then send a message for a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse to come for a substantial reward. But now that Chen Fei had truly appeared, Li Sheng suddenly realized how ludicrously wrong he was, or rather, his fellow Sun Moon Realm clansmen had no clear concept of the might of the Age Tower¡¯s number one. After all, Chen Fei was the one who had reached the top of the Age Tower rankings at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. How strong he must be now that he had broken through to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. The idea of restraining Chen Fei with a sufficient number of peak Sun Moon Realm practitioners normally should be correct. But clearly, this Chen Fei was not within the realms of normalcy. Without witnessing firsthand, they would never understand that this Chen Fei was simply incomparable to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Li Sheng, without worrying whether the person before him was Chen Fei or not, simply knew he couldn¡¯t defeat him. Even if he joined with the two other peak Sun Moon Realm and five mid-level Sun Moon Realm practitioners present, the paper strength should have been absolutely powerful, but Li Sheng didn¡¯t want to gamble because losing the bet meant losing his life too. Li Sheng¡¯s resolute escape left Lu Feng startled for a moment. Hearing Li Sheng¡¯s shout as he fled, Lu Feng too did not hesitate to unleash forbidden techniques and ran in another direction. The other five clansmen of the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm should be able to impede Chen Fei¡¯s progress. After all, if Chen Fei went to chase them, then Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng would be in danger, as both were seriously injured. As for what became of his five clansmen, Lu Feng no longer cared; his own life was of the utmost importance. Watching Li Sheng and another escape, a slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Three warriors materialized again and were transported in front of Lu Feng using teleportation. Lu Feng saw the three mid-level Sun Moon Realm warriors suddenly appear before him, and his brow furrowed without a moment¡¯s delay. His Ice Sword instantly swelled, and within a few feet around him, space froze. Killing warriors served no purpose, Lu Feng knew that these warriors were Chen Fei¡¯s way of delaying his own progress. That means Chen Fei¡¯s true body went after Li Sheng. This reassured Lu Feng slightly, hoping Li Sheng could hold on just long enough for him to escape. In the frozen cold world, Lu Feng¡¯s movements were unaffected, and his figure drew an arc in mid-air as he flew in another direction. But just as Lu Feng moved, three pitch-black sword blades landed on the protective barrier around his body simultaneously. Possessing the dominating body of the Indestructible, such ice techniques meant nothing to the warriors. This attack completely exceeded Lu Feng¡¯s expectations. They were merely mid-level Sun Moon Realm warriors, so why could they ignore his ice sealing? It made no sense. The protective barrier around Lu Feng trembled slightly and instantly shattered, as did Lu Feng¡¯s protective Divine Power and his recent Thousand Miles of Ice. Lu Feng was instantly reduced to a peak Sun Moon Realm with a single Divine Power, but because he was currently under the effect of forbidden techniques, his battle strength remained within the range of the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, although reduced. As the three God-slaying Swords passed close to Lu Feng¡¯s body, Lu Feng instinctively sought to employ his protective body technique, but his expression suddenly changed, realizing he could no longer do so. A hint of terror bubbled up in Lu Feng¡¯s mind. He frantically backed away, creating distance between himself and the three warriors. Comparing speeds in body movements, particularly since Lu Feng was under the effect of forbidden techniques, the basic power of the warriors at the mid-level Sun Moon Realm indeed couldn¡¯t keep up with Lu Feng. But in the next moment, the three warriors breached the spatial fissure and forcibly appeared right in front of Lu Feng. The Divine Power Indestructible included a teleportation effect. Chen Fei¡¯s true body could use it, so naturally, the warriors could too, the difference being that their teleportation distance was shorter. But in the midst of battle, being momentarily stuck to the opponent, preventing a complete escape, was already sufficient. ¡°Boom!¡± Seeing the three warriors reappear before him, the horror in Lu Feng¡¯s eyes almost spilled out, and suddenly a loud blast came from afar. Lu Feng glanced instinctively to the side and saw Li Sheng¡¯s figure turned into a fog of blood, life forcefully snuffed out. As Chen Fei¡¯s true body turned back to look at Lu Feng, Lu Feng¡¯s whole body instantly froze. He couldn¡¯t escape, and he could no longer even overcome the warriors that Chen Fei had summoned! Several miles away, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun watched the rapidly changing situation ahead, their feelings indescribable. The two of them had fought desperately, but in the end, they couldn¡¯t withstand the eight Ice Race warriors at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm; all the circumstances reversed the moment Chen Fei appeared. One sword for a peak Sun Moon Realm fighter, warriors created from Planting Beans, in one-on-one situations, it only took a few sword strikes to slay the Ice Race¡¯s late-stage Sun Moon Realm warriors. Was this Planting Beans to Create Soldiers? Were these warriors? Hua Zhichun and his companion understood this Divine Power quite well. If one summoned warriors to their limit, they could directly summon more than a hundred of them. Was Chen Fei, relying on Planting Beans to Create Soldiers, directly contending with over a hundred peak Sun Moon Realm warriors? Was Chen Fei really of the human race? Hua Zhichun suddenly somewhat understood why those Challengers in the Age Tower had lost so quickly when Chen Fei was climbing it. With such an abnormal Planting Beans to Create Soldiers technique, who could withstand it? Of course, at that time, Chen Fei, who was only at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, might not be able to summon such absurd warriors, but back then in the Age Tower, it was one-on-one. And with the battle strength Chen Fei had now shown, if he were to go to the Age Tower again, would he not let the warriors directly thrash those Challengers? And in the end, the one most likely to win would probably be Chen Fei? Tens of thousands of miles away, the army from Jiguang City was advancing towards Pushan City. From issues outside the Glass Space, the human imperial sovereign had set up a trap and dealt a heavy blow to an elder of the Open Heaven Realm from the Evil Clans, to the assault on six human cities at the land¡¯s boundary. All these events actually unfolded in an instant. The moment the elder from the Open Heaven Realm of the Evil Clans appeared, the Evil Clans and the Ice Race had already prepared their assault on the six human cities. The Evil Clans and Ice Race thought their victory was assured. After all, the Open Heaven Realm was a crushing force against the Rule Integration Realm, even at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, it was the same. As long as the Evil Clans¡¯ elder in the Glass Space could slay the eight human Emperors, their armies, along with the Ice Race, could then assail the humans in the six cities, including the Emperors within. Then, even if a few human Emperors were left, it would be too late to make a difference. However, the development of events did not proceed as the Ice Race and Evil Clans had anticipated. No sooner had the Evil Clans¡¯ elder appeared than he was heavily injured, nearly allowing Dao Yuefeng to achieve a one-for-one exchange. Then there was the attack on the six human cities, which also did not go very smoothly. Even though Dao Yuefeng and others did not convey any information to ensure that they could deal a heavy blow to the Open Heaven Realm elder, leading to the human Rule Integration Realm being somewhat unprepared when the assault occurred, there were still some arrangements made, and Heavenly Thunder was one of them. The loss of Pushan City among the six cities was within the human imperial sovereign¡¯s expectations, and to ensure the concentration of human power, humans must actually come together even more. Sacrifice was unavoidable, and compared to dealing a heavy blow to the Open Heaven Realm, the loss of six cities was bearable. As the six cities fell, the nearby cities also began to mobilize their troops, heading towards the fallen cities. Not to recover them, but to rescue the humans who escaped back. The impact of Heavenly Thunder was still mighty; among the six cities, the humans from four cities successfully teleported to adjacent cities, only the Heavenly Thunder in Pushan City and Ziyin City was disrupted, leading to a deviation in the teleportation. At the rear of the Jiguang City army, Sun Guangyuan released tens of thousands of people from the mystical treasures, and the tens of thousands bowed to thank Sun Guangyuan. Sun Guangyuan wore a kind smile and waved his hand at everyone, but the tens of thousands were still unwilling to leave, loudly thanking him. ¡°Senior Sun, my apologies for the interruption, may I ask if you have seen these few individuals in Pushan City?¡± While Sun Guangyuan was enjoying the gratitude of tens of thousands, a deacon from the Jiguang City Lord¡¯s Mansion approached him, displaying several light shadows in front of him. Sun Guangyuan looked at the figures revealed by the deacon of Jiguang City, which included Challengers from the Age Tower and others who had demonstrated their talents in the Sun Moon Realm, with a great chance of breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm later on. And unfortunately, these people were flung into Pushan City by the Qiankun Cauldron at that time. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°How about it, they were in Pushan City at the time? Chen Fei too?¡± Sun Guangyuan pointed at the first figure with a surprised look in his eye, and his voice involuntarily rose. ¡°Yes, after the incident, we urgently checked the students in the Qiankun Mansions of each city, and could not find any trace of Chen Fei. Now, Chen Fei can only possibly be in Pushan City or Ziyin City,¡± the deacon from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion confirmed with a grave nod. ¡°I did not see him here. The situation was too chaotic then, and I only managed to save these people; there was no time for the others,¡± Sun Guangyuan¡¯s expression became solemn as he continued, ¡°Has Jiguang City dispatched powerhouses for the rescue? Perhaps Chen Fei is really within Pushan City¡¯s land¡¯s boundary.¡± ¡°Senior Zhang and others have already gone, but the might of the Evil Clans and Ice Race keeps increasing, and the rescue may be difficult,¡± the deacon said with a low sigh. Chapter 1031 - Chapter 1031: Chapter 1001: Come, hit me! Chapter 1031: Chapter 1001: Come, hit me! Now, no one knows whether Chen Fei was in Pushan City or Ziyin City at the time. Of course, no matter which city he was in, the strong among the human race are now thinking of ways to go to his aid. But as the human race prepares its rescue, the Evil Clans and the Ice Race naturally have corresponding powerhouses coming out to intercept. Compared to the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, the human race does not have an advantage in the number of cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, only matching them in the quantity of those in the Emperor Realm. The eight human imperial sovereigns who were previously outside the Glass Space managed to retreat in full, returning to the human lands, but each one was injured. Of course, the imperial sovereigns of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans who participated in the battle didn¡¯t gain much either, at most suffering lighter injuries. After all, the plan at that time was for the eight human imperial sovereigns to be dealt with by ancestors of the Evil Clans in the Open Heaven Realm. The imperial sovereigns within the human lands have, in principle, prioritized the defense of the remaining five cities, without directly breaking into the corps of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. Because even if they were to really break through, the Ice Race and the Evil Clans would have corresponding imperial sovereigns to intercept them. Therefore, those from the human race who are now responding to Pushan City and Ziyin City mostly advance in the form of legions, with a small number of Rule Integration Realm cultivators trying to sneak into the rear of the Evil Clans and the Ice Race to see if they can bring out some of the human race. But whether this method can find Chen Fei and such geniuses is difficult to say clearly, because the human side does not know where exactly Chen Fei is. Pushan City¡¯s boundary and Ziyin City¡¯s boundary are really very large. Even for a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse, it is difficult to search thoroughly in a short period of time, let alone behind the alien races, where their minds are inevitably preoccupied with caution. ¡°I¡¯ll go as well. A genius like Chen Fei, we can¡¯t afford to lose,¡± said Sun Guangyuan in a deep voice. ¡°Grand righteousness, Senior Sun!¡± The deacon of Jiguang City became solemn and gave a salute to Sun Guangyuan, saying, ¡°But senior has just returned from Pushan City, still wounded, it¡¯s not suitable for you to go now.¡± A moment later, the deacon of Jiguang City left, Sun Guangyuan had a worried expression on his face, but his eyes exuded an extremely cold light. Thousands of miles away, the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City. The Evil Clan¡¯s Fu Zhao looked at the Soul Merging Pearl in his hand, sensing the information coming from it. And at Fu Zhao¡¯s side, besides the nine peak cultivators of the Sun Moon Realm of the Evil Clan, there were also more than a dozen shadowy figures following behind Fu Zhao. The faces of these shadowy figures were filled with the torment of wanting life but not getting death. From time to time, blue flames would appear, scorching them and causing these spectral forms to emit silent screams of agony. All of these shadowy figures were from the human race and were cultivators of the Sun Moon Realm. After being killed by Fu Zhao, their residual souls had been harvested into the Soul Merging Pearl. They had no control over their life and death, and were still subjected to the burning flames at irregular intervals. Why not constantly? Because constant burning might readily reduce these residual souls to ash, and the continuous torment can decrease the sensation of pain, numbing it. On the other hand, intermittent blasts of intense flame not only increase the pain but also ensure that these residual souls do not dissipate. Naturally, Fu Zhao did not only kill a dozen or so cultivators of the Sun Moon Realm from the human race; the true number of humans who died at his hands is long unknown. Only the residual souls of these Sun Moon Realm cultivators could endure the power of the Soul Merging Pearl for an extended period, which is why they have been preserved. With the help of the residual souls of the humans inside the Soul Merging Pearl, Fu Zhao could instantly locate any human within a five-hundred-mile radius, no matter how well they hid; as long as they were human, they couldn¡¯t escape the Pearl¡¯s sensing ability. If they were beyond five hundred miles, he could continue the pursuit according to the traces previously received inside the Soul Merging Pearl. Of course, unless the person is in the Rule Integration Realm, they would be beyond the scope of the Soul Merging Pearl. Fu Zhao had no intention of using it to locate those in the Rule Integration Realm; it was sufficient to hunt the Sun Moon Realm cultivators of the human race. And just now, for a period of time, a human had repeatedly managed to evade the Soul Merging Pearl¡¯s location. This did not anger Fu Zhao; rather, his anticipation grew. Based on some unverified information, the human genius Chen Fei seemed to have an extremely sensitive sense for danger. So, could that repeatedly escaping human be Chen Fei? First on the list of the Age Tower, such powerful battle strength, such extraordinary potential! But Fu Zhao himself was also a uniquely singular existence within the Sun Moon Realm of the Evil Clans, and what he enjoyed most was hunting the geniuses of other races. Not only to appreciate the despair on their faces before they die but also because Fu Zhao could plunder a portion of the talent from the alien race geniuses. Over many years, Fu Zhao¡¯s rise to first in the Sun Moon Realm of the Evil Clans relied on this trait. As for the nine peak Sun Moon Realm warriors following him, they were just there as a precaution. Fu Zhao, sensing the Soul Merging Pearl, rushed towards the southwest direction, with those nine peak Sun Moon Realm figures shadowing him closely. A thousand miles away. Chen Fei watched as Lu Feng burst into a cloud of blood mist, retracting the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. With a wave of his right hand, Chen Fei directed eight streams of spiritual essence into the Concealment Bell, and the Celestial Treasure entered his sleeve. ¡°Chen Fei?¡± Swift as a hawk and quick as a hare, the duration of the just-concluded battle was actually very brief. With eight Ice Race Sun Moon Realm cultivators slain, Hua Zhichun made a probing call out. Although he felt that besides Chen Fei, probably no one in the Sun Moon Realm had such battle strength, he still needed to ask due to the difference in auras. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Chen Fei looked towards Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng, nodded to acknowledge them, and said, ¡°Let¡¯s talk as we go.¡± Since a battle had just transpired here, there could be traces left behind, and for safety¡¯s sake, it was naturally better to switch locations. ¡°Alright!¡± Hearing Chen Fei confirm his identity, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun¡¯s faces couldn¡¯t help but reveal smiles. ¡°Twenty to thirty thousand miles away, the Ice Race and Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm are on guard. Do you have any ideas?¡± In the dense forest, Chen Fei looked at the two Hua Zhichuns and whispered. ¡°There¡¯s a member of the alien races from the Rule Integration Realm waiting for us over there?¡± Hua Zhichun looked shocked, but thinking about the previous actions of the Evil Clans and Ice Race, it was almost inevitable that someone from the Rule Integration Realm would set an ambush. Kuang Xingfeng had been somewhat buoyed by his rescue, but now his spirits sank again. In the Sun Moon Realm, now that they had Chen Fei, they could put up a fight. But facing the Rule Integration Realm, how were they to save themselves? Once targeted by someone from the Rule Integration Realm, survival was almost impossible. This was the cruel reality for those in the Sun Moon Realm who faced the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Jiguang City should have sent a senior from the Rule Integration Realm to connect with us by now. We might be able to wait for them to come to our rescue,¡± Hua Zhichun said after a moment, sighing softly. It seemed like the only option left was this passive one. To see if their own fate was tough enough, if their luck was good enough to be found by the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm powerhouses and leave the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City. ¡°If I had enough Primordial Crystals, my illusion should be able to deceive most of those at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm,¡± Kuang Xingfeng thought for a moment and said. Primordial Crystals contained some rule particles, and some special martial arts could indeed make slight use of the power of Primordial Crystals. Though it was a waste, in special times, who cared so much. Chen Fei nodded, about to speak, but his brows furrowed slightly. About ten alien presences once again entered Chen Fei¡¯s perception; the other party had completely locked onto his trail and was pursuing him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, Hua Zhichun quickly asked. ¡°Alien races have been following me for a while now. They must have some unique treasure,¡± Chen Fei said. Chen Fei could shake them off if he wanted to. But if the other party persisted in the chase and if Chen Fei actually managed to lose them in the end, they¡¯d likely report the situation. If they could catch him, then they would finish him off themselves. If they couldn¡¯t, then naturally they¡¯d report it, possibly receiving a reward in return. ¡°What do we do now?¡± Kuang Xingfeng asked in a low voice. Both he and Hua Zhichun were still injured, practically useless, and everything seemed to depend on Chen Fei alone. ¡°If we delay too long, unexpected complications might arise,¡± Chen Fei said somberly. ¡°Should we set up some formations here?¡± Hua Zhichun suggested. Formations could enhance their battle strength. Although he had great faith in Chen Fei, in the current situation, it was best to be exceedingly cautious. ¡°It¡¯s too late.¡± Chen Fei shook his head. After being pinpointed so many times, it seemed that the alien races had become ever more familiar with his trail. Using some method, those ten aliens were now rushing towards them with incredible speed. Chen Fei could still take the others and get away in time, but setting up any slightly powerful formation was now impossible. In just the briefest of moments, Chen Fei looked up ahead as a ripple of spatial fluctuation spread out. The next instant, ten figures stepped out from a gap in space. Teleportation! This was the first time Chen Fei had seen this special space ability on a member of the alien races, although it could also be the result of some other Celestial Treasure. ¡°Fu Zhao!¡± Hua Zhichun¡¯s expression changed immediately upon seeing the leader of the Evil Clans. Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s complexion shifted slightly too, all because of Fu Zhao¡¯s reputation. A thought flickered in Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and information regarding the Evil Clan¡¯s Fu Zhao surfaced. A prodigy of the Evil Clans, unlike Chen Fei¡¯s meteoric rise, Fu Zhao had been renowned for a long time within the Evil Clans. It seemed that the more time passed, the stronger Fu Zhao¡¯s talent became. In the first trial of the Qiankun Mansion, many from the human Sun Moon Realm had fallen at Fu Zhao¡¯s hands. Fu Zhao didn¡¯t care about the realm of his opponent; as long as they were human, he killed them. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze passed Fu Zhao and looked at the phantom figures of the human race behind him. Their countenances were twisted in extreme pain, showing a distortion that one glance could convey their despair. Not the despair of death, but the despair of dying without being able to, an utmost helplessness not knowing when they might truly die. ¡°Human Chen Fei?¡± Fu Zhao glanced at Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng, recognizing their identities. A vicious smile appeared on his lips¡ªhe could now slightly improve his own talent. But more importantly, was the human in front. His aura smooth and flawless, it should be the peak on the path of the Sun Moon Realm. With such cultivation, he shouldn¡¯t be obscure within the human race. And considering how Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng deferred to him, this man¡¯s identity was obvious. The nine peak Sun Moon Realm figures behind Fu Zhao instantly dispersed, blocking off every possible escape route. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Their battle strength wasn¡¯t as high as Fu Zhao¡¯s, but they were well-known figures within the Evil Clans, and wouldn¡¯t be following Fu Zhao if not for the demands of the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm. In critical moments, they could even deliver a strike close to the strength of the Rule Integration Realm, though it would mean their deaths. Therefore, in the most extreme situation, nine consecutive attacks close to the strength of the Rule Integration Realm meant Fu Zhao could escape unharmed as long as he didn¡¯t encounter the human imperial sovereign. ¡°The top of the human Age Tower, I¡¯ve always wanted to see what you¡¯re made of. Come on, hit me.¡± Fu Zhao looked at Chen Fei, extended his right hand beckoning with a curl of his finger, and bared the sharp fangs in his grin. Chapter 1032 - Chapter 1032: Chapter 102 Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens Chapter 1032: Chapter 102 Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens ¡°After all these years, this is the first time I have heard such an eerie request,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly as he looked at Fu Zhao. ¡°What are you waiting for then, come on, hit me!¡± Fu Zhao laughed wildly, his booming voice turning into sound waves that spread in all Eight Directions. Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s faces suddenly turned pale, the injuries that had been suppressed within their bodies were unexpectedly triggered in an instant. Especially for Kuang Xingfeng, whose cultivation was already a level lower than everyone present and who was also gravely injured, he found it even harder to bear. ¡°As you wish!¡± Chen Fei took a step back with his right foot. Where the sole of his shoe touched, a series of fine ripples fanned out, and Chen Fei himself disappeared, reappearing in front of Fu Zhao when he surfaced again. ¡°Buzz!¡± As soon as Chen Fei appeared, the area around Fu Zhao¡¯s body suddenly trembled, and one after another, powers fell abruptly on Chen Fei as if the Celestial Wood itself had descended, crashing hard upon him. Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens! It wasn¡¯t a martial art from the Evil Clans but an ancient technique Fu Zhao had acquired by chance from another Race, capable of compressing the weight of the space within a hundred miles all in front of him. Space is inherently intangible and immaterial, but from a different perspective, the space is filled with countless rule particles. Fu Zhao naturally couldn¡¯t condense all the spatial particles within a hundred miles; such a feat was impossible even for those at the Emperor Realm. But just disturbing a fraction of them could unleash immense power. Though Fu Zhao seemed unbridled, he had actually been charging up secretly since the moment he teleported, waiting for Chen Fei to rush forward and smash him with the Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens move. With his cultivation at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, and standing first in the human race¡¯s Age Tower rankings, such a person surely wasn¡¯t someone easy to deal with. Even with absolute confidence in his battle strength, when dealing with the first of the Sun Moon Realm, one should not hold back the urge to strike decisively. And this Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens move, Fu Zhao had used it to kill countless opponents; today, he planned to use it to slay the leader of the Age Tower from the human race. The beauty of the Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens move lay in the fact that from charging up to execution, there wouldn¡¯t be any significant changes in the vital energy of heaven and earth around, nor in his own aura. It was utterly unpredictable. By the time it was discovered, Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens would have already been smashed down, leaving no opportunity for avoidance. After unleashing Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens, Fu Zhao showed no intention of stopping his assault. A slender sword appeared in his hands, thrusting directly towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens would directly seal the enemy; if their power wasn¡¯t sufficient, they would even be crushed into mush. Fu Zhao didn¡¯t believe that just one use of Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens could kill Chen Fei on the spot, as that would be greatly underestimating the top cultivator of the Sun Moon Realm from the human race. But as long as Chen Fei could be bound for a moment, it would allow Fu Zhao to freely execute other moves and completely extinguish Chen Fei¡¯s vitality. Boundless restraints weighed on Chen Fei¡¯s body, making it seem almost impossible to even move a finger. Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng, miles away, immediately sensed the anomalies surrounding Chen Fei and their expressions changed dramatically. Fu Zhao had just taunted them. The Evil Clans¡¯ Fu Zhao was widely known for his wild nature, but his strength was formidable. The words Fu Zhao had just spoken seemed to fully confirm this point, but now it appeared that Fu Zhao was in fact extremely cunning, every word aimed at better facilitating murder! ¡°Ding!¡± The Shadow Demon Sword in Fu Zhao¡¯s hand struck the blade of the Qianyuan Sword, and a piercing metallic clang resonated. Fu Zhao¡¯s brows furrowed subconsciously¡ªthe Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens had failed to create the slightest barrier against Chen Fei, who had easily fended off his attack. ¡°Is this your trump card?¡± Chen Fei asked, looking at Fu Zhao. ¡°Hmph!¡± Fu Zhao snorted coldly, and the slender sword in his hand suddenly transformed, casting countless sword shadows over the area ahead. This human, Chen Fei, was indeed extraordinary. His infallible Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens had no effect whatsoever. Moreover, that direct clash with his sword earlier didn¡¯t put Chen Fei at a disadvantage either. So, did this mean that binding moves were ineffective against this human? The first thought that came to Fu Zhao¡¯s mind was the Heavenly Dominator Body, a highly renowned special physique. But such a physique couldn¡¯t be awakened or cultivated by the human race. If binding moves were possibly ineffective, then it was time to use absolute force to crush him. Once Chen Fei was killed, and his natural talent looted, Fu Zhao¡¯s own aptitude would inevitably rise. Then, the path to the Rule Integration Realm would lay wide open for him! A black gleam flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, the world froze, and the true nature of the countless sword shadows before him was revealed. Most of the sword shadows were illusions, but these weren¡¯t without threat. Ignoring these sword shadows could lead to them transforming into real attacks when necessary. False and true, when the false is true, the true is also false. To counter this Sword Form Divine Power, the best strategy was to choose to block all the shadows. But if you really did that, you¡¯d fall into the opponent¡¯s trap because there were too many shadows, and you¡¯d exhaust yourself trying to fend them all off. Eventually, you would run out of energy and be overwhelmed. If you couldn¡¯t see through these illusory and real shadows, you¡¯d be cut down by his sword. No matter how you chose to respond, it seemed the outcome would be the same. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted, the world resumed its normal flow, and the Qianyuan Sword let out a clear sword cry as it traced an arc through the air, slashing directly toward Fu Zhao. ¡°Boom!¡± The Divine Power Myriad Sword Shadows suddenly shattered, and Fu Zhao¡¯s figure trembled slightly. Sensing the strength surging from Chen Fei¡¯s sword, his eyes were filled with disbelief, and he couldn¡¯t help but retreat. What kind of strength is this? A casual strike reaching the power close to the Rule Integration Realm? An attack of Rule Integration Realm strength isn¡¯t much. The nine peak Sun Moon Realm warriors around could unleash it in a desperate fight. Fu Zhao himself, if he removed some restraints and used some secret techniques, could also launch such a powerful attack without damaging his origin. But you, Chen Fei, without charging up, without using any forbidden techniques, and even without burning your soul, have reached such a level of basic power? ¡°Form up, kill him!¡± Realizing something was amiss, Fu Zhao didn¡¯t stand his ground. He gave a stern shout and, following the momentum of the force just encountered, he rapidly retreated backward. A layer of illusory flames ignited over his body, and Fu Zhao¡¯s power instantly increased a notch. This human Chen Fei was a bit unusual, excessively strong. Fu Zhao considered himself to be in a league of his own among the nearby dozen races. Having practiced so many martial arts, absorbed the talents of many geniuses, and even cultivated secret techniques from other races, Fu Zhao had them all mastered. In this case, how could other races¡¯ Sun Moon Realm warriors compare with him? Even if they were the top of the Sun Moon Realm of other races, Fu Zhao was confident, he could cut them down beneath his sword. But after just two short exchanges, first Galaxy Descends Nine Heavens was ineffective, and then the Divine Power Myriad Sword Shadows were forcibly broken, making Fu Zhao realize something was off. Since he sensed something wrong, there was no need to resist head-on. Combining the strength of the other nine peak Sun Moon Realm warriors, he would first slay this Chen Fei. Thinking about the talent of Chen Fei that he could absorb afterward made Fu Zhao¡¯s eyes light up slightly. Such talent, once part of it transformed into his, to what level would his talent rise then! The strength of Chen Fei exceeded his expectations, but the harvest later would also certainly be beyond expectation. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to test my mettle? Are you done already?¡± Hearing Fu Zhao¡¯s words, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but let out a light chuckle. Fu Zhao¡¯s eyes twitched, not responding to Chen Fei. Let this human race be arrogant for now, later see what expression you have when you¡¯re dying! Upon Fu Zhao¡¯s command, the nine peak Sun Moon Realm warriors of the Evil Clans, in an instant, formed a formation covering a full ten miles. The formation could have been larger, but there was no need. The formation didn¡¯t even encompass Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun; in their eyes, these two humans were merely struggling mortals. Even if they were allowed to escape now, later they could easily be found with the Soul Merging Pearl. And Fu Zhao often did just that, letting the human race think they had escaped to heaven, only to find in the end, they still had to die. The outcome never changed. The formation had just risen when a spot of light had already reached Chen Fei. The speed of the light spot was extreme, and the power within it escalated to nearly Rule Integration Realm strength. The Instant Light Array, a formation that could only be condensed by nine peak Sun Moon Realm warriors, and those who had broken limits with Divine Power. The Instant Light Array¡¯s speed of formation, as well as its attack speed, were both inconceivably fast. And the first strike of the Instant Light Array could nearly approach the strength of the Rule Integration Realm, only afterward would it return to normal standards. Therefore, if circumstances allowed, the Instant Light Array was the most suitable formation for urgent moments. The first strike under normal circumstances could break the situation. Seeing the attack from the Instant Light Array appear before Chen Fei, Fu Zhao¡¯s footsteps halted abruptly. He had just thought to continue with the Divine Power Myriad Sword Shadows in conjunction with the Instant Light Array, to attack Chen Fei from both sides. But just as Divine Power began to flow, Fu Zhao¡¯s expression changed slightly. The Myriad Sword Shadows, which he could normally cast just by thought, were now exceptionally challenging to use. Even when he had just managed to gather the Divine Power Myriad Sword Shadows, it had not been this difficult to execute. As Fu Zhao was briefly stalled in casting Divine Power, an Eternal Night Manifestation appeared around Chen Fei, and he placed the Qianyuan Sword behind him. ¡°Clang!¡± Like the sound of a grand bell, the now ultimate-grade Qianyuan Sword, twisted slightly in its blade. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei remained expressionless, taking an attack nearly at the strength of the Rule Integration Realm. Such an attack, for the current Chen Fei, was essentially nothing. For Chen Fei himself was at that position. Whether one called it a half step into the Rule Integration Realm or the Extreme Sun Moon Realm, if Chen Fei wished, his every attack now had nearly the strength of the Rule Integration Realm. But what is called ¡°nearly Rule Integration Realm¡±, how close it is, actually has a very wide range. Slightly exceeding the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm could be considered as an attack approaching the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s Star Shatter Slash, which he used in the Glass Space, was actually only this strong. The current Chen Fei was naturally not to be spoken of in the same breath. Once he went all out, burning his divine soul and refining sixteen warriors, in a certain sense, Chen Fei could already be treated as being in the Rule Integration Realm. Chapter 1033 - Chapter 1033: Chapter 1031 Sudden Enlightenment Chapter 1033: Chapter 1031 Sudden Enlightenment The difference between Chen Fei and a true Rule Integration Realm might just be that Chen Fei cannot sustain combat, as the essence, energy, spirit, and soul within him could not support the massive consumption required. Also, although the attack power of Chen Fei in that state reached the necessary level, the precision of attack control still had a significant difference compared to the true Rule Integration Realm. This difference did not show when Chen Fei faced opponents in the Sun Moon Realm. However, were Chen Fei to truly face someone from the Rule Integration Realm, he would be at a disadvantage from the first strike. Within ten moves, Chen Fei would be defeated. Other warriors at the Sun Moon Realm, when facing the Rule Integration Realm, were killed in a single strike. Chen Fei managing ten moves could already be considered impressive. But Chen Fei did not need this kind of pride, and thus, he also tried his best to avoid encountering anyone from the Rule Integration Realm, unless Celestial Suppression could breakthrough to the Great Completion realm to make up for the deficiencies in Chen Fei¡¯s attacks. The Instant Light Array was very strong, capable of instantly killing other pinnacle warriors of the Sun Moon Realm. Fu Zhao was also very strong, overall stronger than Zhuo Anhua, who had been the top ranker in the Age Tower initially. But Chen Fei was stronger, surpassing the peak of the Sun Moon Realm! Chen Fei did not need to use any secret techniques to kill Fu Zhao, nor did he need to burn his own divine soul. Chen Fei blocked the attack from the Instant Light Array and teleported directly in front of Fu Zhao, as Celestial Suppression roared into action, a sword mark slashing towards Fu Zhao. With this sword unleashed, Fu Zhao¡¯s color changed dramatically, a hint of terror appeared in his eyes. Having refined the attack from the Instant Light Array just now, Chen Fei¡¯s sword had reached the strength of the Rule Integration Realm. This was a qualitative leap. At this moment, even though Fu Zhao had started burning his divine soul, he could not produce an attack of this intensity. Fu Zhao could manage to unleash an attack at the strength of the Rule Integration Realm, but it would cost his life, employ forbidden techniques, and burn everything he had. By reaching Extreme Ascension, drawing sufficient rule particles, and creating a state reminiscent of the Rule Integration Realm, he could achieve one strike. What is with this human? Without burning his divine soul, his casual attack nearly reached the Rule Integration Realm, and now having blocked the Instant Light Array, this sword has actually achieved that level of strength. So, this human isn¡¯t Chen Fei at all, but some Rule Integration Realm figure shamelessly disguised here? Countless thoughts flooded into Fu Zhao¡¯s mind, and a jade talisman in his sleeve instantly shattered, creating a powerful barrier in front of him as his figure began to blur. Fu Zhao tried to forcibly teleport away and report the situation here, seeking the intervention of a mightier Rule Integration Realm expert from his race. Ripples appeared around Chen Fei¡¯s body, his divine power ¡®Indestructible¡¯ disturbed the space nearby due to its characteristic of space control. Fu Zhao, who had become a blurred image, suddenly became clear again. The space in the Return to Nothing Realm was inherently very firm, making teleportation difficult, and once disrupted by a similar force, it was easy to destroy it. The divine power ¡®Indestructible,¡¯ having surpassed its limits, and now in a state of ¡®Three Divine Powers Combined,¡¯ had much stronger space control than Fu Zhao. Disturbing Fu Zhao¡¯s teleportation wasn¡¯t a challenging task. ¡°Boom!¡± The barrier in front of Fu Zhao was directly smashed by the Qianyuan Sword, the blade not pausing for a second as it continued towards Fu Zhao. ¡°Ah!¡± A shadow of death intertwined around Fu Zhao¡¯s mental defense in an instant, he did not even have time to wonder why his teleportation had failed, he could only react instinctively by deploying a forbidden technique and burning his essence, energy, spirit, and soul. A majestic power surged from within Fu Zhao¡¯s body, as if a Rule Integration Realm entity had appeared there. ¡°Die!¡± Fu Zhao¡¯s eyes had turned completely blood red, the earlier damaged state of his divine power Myriad Sword Shadows, under the influence of the forbidden technique, had already returned to normal. Now in Fu Zhao¡¯s extreme state, using this divine power again, its potency also reached its peak. Myriad swords, no longer mere shadows, each sword¡¯s power was at its maximum, and along the journey, they fused together to form a towering sword shadow slashing towards Chen Fei. An absolute Rule Integration Realm strength attack, nearly indistinguishable from Chen Fei¡¯s sword. ¡°Thump!¡± Waves rolled out, like a heavy hammer striking the heart, causing dizzy spells. Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun further away had their faces turn red as if they were about to spit blood the next moment. The nine Evil Clan Sun Moon Realm pinnacles connected by the Instant Light Array closer by, their formation shattered instantly, and their faces turned rather pale. It was fortunate that they were only affected by the aftermath of the clash between Rule Integration Realm attacks, otherwise theirs face would not be simply pale. In the center of the fluctuation, Chen Fei stood still, the wild wind sweeping his hair back. The strong recoil was forcefully contained by Chen Fei¡¯s physique, and under the operation of Celestial Suppression, most of the force was refined by Chen Fei again. Fu Zhao¡¯s eyes fixed on Chen Fei, his body suddenly trembled slightly, then he involuntarily began to fall backward. One step, two steps, three steps. With each step back, Fu Zhao¡¯s aura fell a notch, by the third step, his aura had plummeted to the Sun Moon Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°This is not supposed to happen!¡± Fu Zhao¡¯s mouth trembled slightly, he hadn¡¯t broken through to the Rule Integration Realm, he hadn¡¯t achieved the Emperor Realm. Even in Fu Zhao¡¯s aspirations, he possibly had a chance to strive for the Open Heaven Realm in the future. As long as in the future he continued to kill the geniuses of other races, taking their talents for himself, he would grow increasingly strong, eventually becoming the second Open Heaven Realm ancestor of the Evil Clans. His future was meant to be so vast; how could he die here, killed by a trapped human! Chapter 1034 - Chapter 1034: Chapter 1032: Sudden Enlightenment_2 Chapter 1034: Chapter 1032: Sudden Enlightenment_2 ¡°Ah!¡± Fu Zhao looked up and screamed, his voice filled with unwillingness and despair. His body began to disintegrate into powder from his feet, spreading upwards until it engulfed his entire frame. Forbidden techniques, burning everything and then clashing with an equal power, meant certain death. A practitioner of the Extreme Sun Moon Realm employing forbidden techniques could only match the offensive power of the Rule Integration Realm. Compared to the actual Rule Integration Realm, the Sun Moon Realm was far too weak. Chen Fei watched Fu Zhao without a word and swept the Qianyuan Sword horizontally, sending a ring of sword energy expanding outwards. As Fu Zhao¡¯s life force was depleted, the nine Sun Moon Realm pinnacle warriors of the Evil Clans began to flee. The humans in front of them were utterly unreasonable. Their strongest Sun Moon Realm pinnacle warrior didn¡¯t even last three moves against this opponent. Although all nine of them were fighting desperately and could launch attacks close to the strength of the Rule Integration Realm, that very attack, this human could execute effortlessly. There was clearly no point in fighting. Escape, they must escape as quickly as possible, and report the situation here. ¡°Buzz!¡± As soon as the sword ring was released, an immense power bore down upon the nine Evil Clans¡¯ Sun Moon Realm warriors. Having absorbed the majority of Fu Zhao¡¯s last attack, Chen Fei¡¯s current sword strike still reached the standard of the Rule Integration Realm. An attack of the Rule Integration Realm could not be dodged by the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm ¨C there was no other possibility but to defend, and harshly so. But if even Fu Zhao couldn¡¯t withstand an attack of the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s intensity, where could the nine Evil Clans¡¯ Sun Moon Realm warriors possibly find their defense? ¡°Boom!¡± The nearly simultaneous explosions rang out, and the nine Evil Clans¡¯ Sun Moon Realm pinnacles shattered to pieces. With a gesture from his left hand, Chen Fei gathered ten wisps of spiritual essence into the Concealment Bell, along with ten ultimate-grade Celestial Treasures. Each one of these Celestial Treasures was meticulously crafted, among which Fu Zhao¡¯s Shadow Demon Sword was the most exquisite. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Fei suddenly looked with surprise at a piece of metal fragment in his hand, which came from the residue after extracting Fu Zhao¡¯s spiritual essence. Fu Zhao had nearly burned everything, meaning there wasn¡¯t much spiritual essence left. Initially, Chen Fei thought the metal fragment was part of a Celestial Treasure hidden inside Fu Zhao¡¯s body. But now, upon closer inspection, he found it wasn¡¯t any Celestial Treasure at all, just an ordinary-looking piece of copper. Chen Fei squeezed the copper piece a little harder, and it remained completely undamaged, without even the slightest impression from his fingers. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. With his current strength, even squeezing an ultimate-grade Celestial Treasure would leave marks, yet this piece of copper appeared completely unaffected. Chen Fei pocketed the copper piece and glanced at another unique treasure that Fu Zhao had possessed: the Soul Merging Pearl. Looking at the tormented faces of the human race within the Soul Merging Pearl, Chen Fei reached out with his right hand and gently touched it. The Soul Merging Pearl trembled faintly and the trapped human residual souls were instantly released, trembling slightly as they turned to ashes and vanished. Some of the residual souls hadn¡¯t been captured in the Soul Merging Pearl for long and still retained a shred of consciousness. Before dissipating, these souls had one last look at Chen Fei, their eyes full of gratitude. To them, they had long been dead. Resurrection was impossible; all they hoped for was to be free from such torment, a wish Chen Fei had undoubtedly fulfilled. After surveying his surroundings, Chen Fei sent out a breath that vibrated through the air, briefly clearing any traces before enveloping Hua Zhichun and the other person with essence force, then disappearing from the spot. In less than a short time, dozens of the Evil Clans appeared here. They had sensed the disturbance from a thousand miles away and had hurried over to investigate. By the time they arrived, they found the battle had already ended, and they had no idea of the outcome. But the fact that they could feel the battle from such a distance meant that the combatants involved must have wielded unimaginable strength. Thousands of miles away, within the Evil Clans¡¯ Lianjiang City. As soon as Fu Zhao died, the soul token he had left within the city shattered. All the pride of the races, almost always leave a soul token within their own race to check on their status. Chen Fei also left a soul token among the human race, which contained only a wisp of breath, so there was no need to worry about being targeted, quite different from the Mirage Projection Technique. In an instant, the entire Lianjiang City burst into an uproar. Who was Fu Zhao, the current number one in the Evil Clans¡¯ Sun Moon Realm, destined to reach the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm in the future, and with a high probability of achieving the Emperor Realm? And now he was dead? This news quickly alarmed the Emperor of the Evil Clans, then, three powerful beings in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm set out from within Lianjiang City, rushing toward the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City. Fu Zhao was dead; this was a foregone conclusion. But whoever had killed Fu Zhao, whether from the human race or another Race, must pay a sufficient price. Chen Fei, along with Hua Zhichun and the others, found a relatively safe place to hide. Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng hurriedly healed their injuries, while how to escape from here and make their way to Jiguang City was entirely up to Chen Fei¡¯s arrangements. Chen Fei¡¯s performance in today¡¯s battle against Fu Zhao of the Evil Clans really took Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng by surprise. They knew Chen Fei was strong and had personally witnessed him slaying eight members of the Ice Race in the Sun Moon Realm, including three at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. But Fu Zhao was a different case from those nine peak Evil Clans members, quite different from the situation with the Ice Race. Because killing those eight from the Ice Race, Fu Zhao would not have faced much trouble. Fu Zhao showed such prowess several years ago, proved by real examples, that was the battle strength of the number one in the Sun Moon Realm within his Race. But just now, it took Chen Fei three moves to kill Fu Zhao. It took only one move to kill those nine in the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. It turned out that when Chen Fei killed those eight from the Ice Race, he hadn¡¯t fully unleashed his power, just the right amount to erase those eight members of the Ice Race. Usually, there was no need for this, but now within the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, the quieter the movements, the better. At that time, Hua Zhichun and the others didn¡¯t realize this and just felt that Chen Fei was incredibly strong. It wasn¡¯t until they saw Chen Fei kill members of the Evil Clans that they understood the Ice Race¡¯s strength was simply too weak, and there was no need for Chen Fei to exert much power. However, not using a bit of real strength when killing Fu Zhao would drag out the time and could allow the situation to spiral out of control. Moreover, while slaughtering Fu Zhao and a few Evil Clans members, Chen Fei surprisingly did not burn any divine souls nor did he use any forbidden techniques. Which is to say, Chen Fei could be even stronger! If he was already this strong and could still grow stronger, was he going to arm-wrestle with beings from the Rule Integration Realm? Tens of thousands of miles away, the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm sealed the area, did Chen Fei have the chance to forcefully break them out? Yet, it was hard to imagine the Sun Moon Realm standing against the Rule Integration Realm, this theorem had been deeply entrenched in their minds; Chen Fei¡¯s current battle strength was absurdly strong, but there were still differences when compared to the Rule Integration Realm. Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng felt both apprehensive and hopeful, yet they couldn¡¯t muster up the courage to ask Chen Fei directly and could only suppress their various thoughts. Chen Fei glanced at Hua Zhichun and the others somewhat oddly, always sensing their mental defense was somewhat unsettled. However, at this moment, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have time to ponder their reasons and was instead checking the condition of his own body. As for that strange bronze piece, Chen Fei had no energy to look at it. In just that brief period of time, fighting two consecutive battles, particularly the one against the Evil Clans, relying on Celestial Suppression¡¯s Refining Power, Chen Fei executed an attack with the strength of the Rule Integration Realm. To execute such an attack, a normal peak Sun Moon Realm would have already turned to ash at this moment. Chen Fei¡¯s body naturally suffered no ill effects; in fact, it was quite the opposite, because of the intensity of the attack, which greatly enhanced the cultivating speed of Celestial Suppression. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Celestial Suppression was already accelerating cultivation, and as the two battles concluded, the rule particles within the physique became increasingly active, constantly self-improving, looking to make up the last bit of imperfection. The panel was even more intuitive; the Skill Level of Fifth-Tier Celestial Suppression was swiftly rising. Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts stirred slightly, and he subconsciously began to run Suppressing Dragon Elephant, followed by insights related to Celestial Suppression emerging in his mind. It was a scene reminiscent of the time spent in Qiankun Mansion¡¯s cultivation room, an insight surfaced, and after the rule particles within the physique collided, following this correct insight, it derived many more insights into the martial arts. As if entering a stage of Sudden Enlightenment, Celestial Suppression was advancing towards Great Completion at a shocking pace. Chapter 1035 - Chapter 1035: 104 Chapter 1035: 104 The so-called rule body naturally is not static; it changes as the cultivator progresses through the stages of the Rule Integration Realm. When one first breaks through from the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm, the rule body is at its weakest. The particles of rules contained within the physique are sparse, some even fewer than ten. However, this is just the initial stage. After becoming a cultivator of the Rule Integration Realm, control over the rule particles rapidly improves, which is vastly different from the tough understanding and enlightenment in the Sun Moon Realm. Because the essence, energy, spirit, and soul have already completed their transformation, what was once difficult to comprehend now seems clear. The truly stable stage of the early Rule Integration Realm involves directly understanding and controlling one hundred and eight rule particles to form a rule fragment. When this step is completed, it indicates that the cultivator has passed the very initial stage of the Rule Integration Realm and can truly be called a cultivator of the Rule Integration Realm. Such a cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm will utterly dominate the Sun Moon Realm, as there is no comparability between them, with a tenfold difference in the rule particles they control. Afterward, cultivating in the Rule Integration Realm involves continuously controlling individual secondary rule particles. Each time one hundred and eight rule particles are controlled to form a rule fragment, strength increases significantly. When one controls one hundred and eight secondary rule fragments and can integrate them, one reaches the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, also known as the Emperor Realm. The cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm, aside from quickly controlling the first rule fragment at the initial stage, will be a very lengthy process. Furthermore, there is almost no turning back in the cultivation of the Rule Integration Realm. If one incorrectly controls a rule particle and fails to realize it at the time, it is impossible to become an Emperor in the future. Because the incorrectly understood rule particle has fully assimilated with oneself and completely integrated, it¡¯s impossible to discern where the mistake was made. That¡¯s why no one in the human race can confirm whether Chen Fei, despite his talent, will be able to reach the Emperor Realm, as the cultivation of the Rule Integration Realm truly does not permit the slightest error. ¡°A miss is as good as a mile,¡± aptly describes the cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm. At this moment, inside the cave, as Chen Fei¡¯s skill in Celestial Suppression gradually increased, his physique began to undergo changes. Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng, who were originally calming their minds to heal, suddenly sensed something unusual about Chen Fei and couldn¡¯t help but open their eyes to look at him. The cave was somewhat illuminated, but around Chen Fei¡¯s body, it seemed as if a black hole had formed, distorting and then swallowing all the light shining toward him. Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng exchanged glances, their eyes filled with astonishment. Even though there was no immense aura radiating from Chen Fei at the moment, there was an invisible pressure weighing on their hearts. It was precisely because of this abnormality that they opened their eyes. ¡°Is he about to break through to the Rule Integration Realm?¡± Kuang Xingfeng whispered, his words unconsciously filled with envy. Jealousy was gone; when the difference in strength between them grew larger, it only turned into admiration and envy. It was impossible not to feel envious. When Qiankun Mansion first opened, Chen Fei was at the low-level Sun Moon Realm, and Kuang Xingfeng was already at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm. Later, Chen Fei unexpectedly rose and became the first genius to overcome higher tiers, leaving Kuang Xingfeng behind. By the time they had their first official showdown, Kuang Xingfeng had reached the peak of the mid-level Sun Moon Realm and was close to breaking through to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei, at that time, had just broken into the mid-level Sun Moon Realm. Soon after, things started to become even more absurd, with challenges in the Glass Space facing a thousand opponents from the Ice Race and Evil Clans of the Sun Moon Realm, nearly causing them to internally collapse. And then, Chen Fei broke through to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, challenged the Age Tower, and is now at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, about to break through to the Rule Integration Realm? Meanwhile, Kuang Xingfeng was only at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm. Reaching the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm wasn¡¯t coming quickly; it required at least ten years at minimum, and that was already considered a very fast pace. ¡°It seems likely, but perhaps it¡¯s not that.¡± Hua Zhichun seemed to hear the envy in Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s words and couldn¡¯t help but respond with a wry smile and a shake of his head. From their first encounter with Chen Fei to now, it had only been a few years. At that time, Chen Fei was at the low-level Sun Moon Realm, now at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm and seemingly about to break through. Yet Hua Zhichun has remained stationary for many years, which really leaves one at a loss for words. As Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun were talking, a tremendous aura suddenly burst out from within Chen Fei, fleeting yet significant enough to affect the celestial phenomena. Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s bodies stiffened. If before there was only an invisible pressure, now the entire cave resonated with a compelling soul-force that was hard to resist. This kind of soul deterrence was something they had only felt from cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s strength had always been exceptional for the Sun Moon Realm but never had it shown such terrifying soul deterrence before. The space around Chen Fei¡¯s body began to ripple, as if a hand was kneading the space around him, as if to tear it apart. The light shining on Chen Fei¡¯s body was no longer distorting, but being completely devoured by his physique. With the realms of cultivation of Hua Zhichun and his partner, they began to see Chen Fei¡¯s face blur, as if a layer of power was obscuring their view of him. After an indeterminate amount of time, the tremendous aura emanating from Chen Fei receded, and the compelling deterrence disappeared without trace. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes slowly opened, and the entire cave seemed to tremble momentarily. Just as Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng made eye contact with Chen Fei, their souls suddenly paused, and everything around them seemed to disappear, leaving only a figure that kept rising until it filled the entire world. ¡°Let¡¯s get out of here first, the anomaly just now might attract some alien races to check it out,¡± he said. Chen Fei¡¯s voice rose in the ears of the two men, startling them from the special soul illusion. A force enveloped Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng, and then the three of them disappeared from the cave. In less than a moment, a powerful force shattered the cave, and more than ten figures appeared above it, only to find it already empty. Thousands of miles away, Chen Fei was monitoring the changes in his body while leading Kuang Xingfeng and the other man. The Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression finally reached Great Completion, in a state similar to sudden enlightenment, completing the last bit of skill level in just a moment. Just as Chen Fei had predicted, once the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression reached Great Completion, he indeed condensed a rule body. There was no hindrance or turbulence at all; everything progressed in a perfectly natural and expected fashion. The rule body, wholly formed from the main rule of power, contained a level of force that Chen Fei himself could hardly gauge at the moment. In Chen Fei¡¯s rule body, there were not yet one hundred and eight rule particles, which would be the amount in one rule fragment, but already seventy-two rule particles. From Chen Fei¡¯s process of cultivating Celestial Suppression, refining a complete rule of power required multiple secondary rules. Exactly how many secondary rules were needed, Chen Fei could not yet tell, but at least five, and likely more. From this, one could determine how difficult it was to refine the rule of power. But Celestial Suppression had completed it, and even at the stage of the Fifth Rank Sun Moon Realm, it was achievable. In terms of the rule body, although Chen Fei had not yet refined a complete rule fragment, he was definitely stronger than those who had refined a rule fragment in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm. One was a main rule, the other a secondary rule ¨C the comparison was far too great. Of course, the Rule Integration Realm wasn¡¯t just about the rule body; the rule body was just a starting point. Or rather, after comprehending and mastering the rule fragments in the Rule Integration Realm, the rule body was merely one of the by-products. While the rule body is foundational, it isn¡¯t everything but is indeed a critical component. The essence force and soul still remain key strengths in the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fist, as the terrifying power surged wildly within him. Previously, his essence force, soul, and divine powers had exceeded those of a typical pinnacle Sun Moon Realm cultivator; now, compared to the pure physical power, they suddenly seemed incomparable. However, as Chen Fei continued to operate the Celestial Suppression, using it to elevate his essence, energy, spirit, soul, and divine powers, these forces also began to rise. ¡°There¡¯s no need to refine other foreign powers; my current attack strength has also reached the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm,¡± he thought. Previously, to kill Fu Zhao and others, he had to use Celestial Suppression to refine attacks, subsequently unleashing attacks of Rule Integration Realm strength. But now, if they fought again, Chen Fei could kill Fu Zhao in one move, then shatter nine pinnacle Sun Moon Realm figures from the Evil Clans in another. The Rule Integration Realm facing the Sun Moon Realm was just such an overpowering and unreasonable affair. ¡°Chen Fei, have you advanced to the Rule Integration Realm?¡± Hua Zhichun asked, unable to suppress his curiosity any longer. Kuang Xingfeng also turned his head to look, feeling that Chen Fei¡¯s display in the cave resembled the Rule Integration Realm exactly. But the only issue was that Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough seemed too brief. Even though there was a celestial phenomenon during the process, the phenomenon was too minor for a breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm, completely unlike what they knew of such breakthroughs. ¡°Not yet,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. But breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm was not far off for Chen Fei. All he needed was to better familiarize himself with the power within his body. Once he fully understood all his powers, he could opt to break through to the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Then what was that just now?¡± Kuang Xingfeng asked, puzzled. ¡°I had an insight during cultivation,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Insight? With your current strength, any further insight should mean a direct breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm! What more is there in the Sun Moon Realm for you to glean? Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s eyes were full of sorrow; everyone previously could overcome challenges beyond their level, so why was there such a disparity now? Chen Fei was about to find another secluded place to comprehend his own strength when he suddenly paused mid-step, furrowing his brows and looking ahead, his expression becoming steadily graver. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun asked nervously, seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression. ¡°There¡¯s an ambush by someone from the Rule Integration Realm!¡± Chen Fei said in a low voice. Chapter 1036 - Chapter 1036: 105 Chapter 1036: 105 Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened. Had they encountered a strong practitioner of the Rule Integration Realm from the alien races? How could this be? ¡°It must have been the celestial phenomenon just now that drew them here!¡± Chen Fei said with furrowed brows. After breaking through to the Great Completion realm of the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression and consolidating a rule body, Chen Fei¡¯s perception had dramatically improved, becoming much more sensitive than it originally was. Despite the fact that the Rule Integration Realm expert hundreds of miles away was hiding very well, Chen Fei could still sense something amiss from various clues. Of course, there was also the warning from the Indestructible Vision; even though the other party was deliberately concealing their presence, it was only at this proximity that the Indestructible Vision sensed something was wrong. After all, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t truly broken through to the Rule Integration Realm yet, making his three Divine Powers slightly weaker than they could be. Even with the boost from Celestial Suppression, there was ultimately a not insignificant gap between it and a true Rule Integration Realm power. ¡°You go, don¡¯t worry about us!¡± Hua Zhichun stepped forward, grabbed Chen Fei¡¯s shoulder, and tried to insist that he escape first. A Fifth-Tier Celestial Treasure couldn¡¯t contain someone from the Sun Moon Realm, only mystical treasures could. Because individuals in the Sun Moon Realm cultivated a Source Point Space within their bodies, which conflicted with the space inside Celestial Treasures. The rank of the Celestial Treasure wasn¡¯t high enough to forcibly contain someone from the Sun Moon Realm. Upon pulling him, Hua Zhichun found that Chen Fei didn¡¯t budge at all. ¡°Don¡¯t act recklessly!¡± Kuang Xingfeng, seeing that Chen Fei was not moving, anxiously shouted. Since Chen Fei had discovered the Rule Integration Realm ambush, it was likely that the Rule Integration Realm expert from the alien races had already noticed the three of them. When encountering a strong practitioner from the Rule Integration Realm, the only thing a practitioner from the Sun Moon Realm could do was to run away as fast as possible to escape. If the Rule Integration Realm expert didn¡¯t wish to crush you with a casual move, there would still be a chance to live. Therefore, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun didn¡¯t even dare to call out Chen Fei¡¯s name for fear of drawing the Rule Integration Realm expert¡¯s attention. The Sun Moon Realm simply couldn¡¯t fight against the Rule Integration Realm; it had almost become an unchangeable ironclad rule. Chen Fei was very strong, incredibly strong, and in the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, he almost had no equal. But in front of a genuine Rule Integration Realm, even the strongest in the Sun Moon Realm would still be helpless. ¡°He has locked onto us; we can¡¯t escape,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. The moment he stopped, a faint intention enveloped the surroundings. If it had been Chen Fei from before, he probably wouldn¡¯t have sensed it, but now, that intention was just too obvious in front of him. Hua Zhichun¡¯s open mouth twitched, and his face turned pale instantly. They had just managed to survive the encirclement and pursuit of the Sun Moon Realm warriors from the Ice Race and Evil Clans. They had been considering how to break through the blockade of the Rule Integration Realm located tens of thousands of miles away, and yet now, they had already been targeted by a Rule Integration Realm expert from an alien race. From the moment they arrived in Pushan City at the land¡¯s boundary, was everything already destined? Were their lives ultimately doomed to remain here forever? ¡°Let¡¯s split up and run, there¡¯s a chance, as long as we try, there is a chance!¡± Kuang Xingfeng shouted lowly, his hands formed hand seals, and dozens of illusions of the three of them appeared around them, ready to rush in all Eight Directions. But as soon as Kuang Xingfeng completed his movements, a strength like that of the stars suddenly descended upon the area, and all the illusions immediately stiffened in mid-air. ¡°A junior from the Sun Moon Realm actually uncovered my hiding spot. Can you tell me how you did it?¡± A voice like the edicts from heaven echoed across the sky, and a figure suddenly appeared above, looking down upon the three like a deity. Chen Fei looked up slightly to see the emerging figure, whose skin had a hint of greyish hue; this was an early-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouse from the Evil Clans. ¡°Forget it, you won¡¯t tell the truth anyway, I might as well check for myself.¡± Meng Ji suddenly shook his head as if talking to himself, and stretched out his hand, his fingers coming together slightly. ¡°Boom!¡± Within hundreds of miles, the vital energy of heaven and earth instantly boiled. In front of Meng Ji¡¯s hand, a colossal hand appeared, cutting off all space for Chen Fei and the others to dodge. The colossal hand hadn¡¯t actually reached the three yet, but a fearsome power had already solidified the surroundings. Hua Zhichun and Kuang Xingfeng struggled desperately, but they still couldn¡¯t move their bodies, not even able to rotate their eyeballs which were forcibly fixed in place. This was what it was like for the Sun Moon Realm against the Rule Integration Realm ¨C there was no such thing as a counterattack and being defeated. Once a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse made a move, sometimes Sun Moon Realm practitioners didn¡¯t even have the chance to fight back. Especially for someone like Meng Ji, who acted abruptly right after asking a question, making it seem completely unanticipated. A Rule Integration Realm being, clearly powerful enough to crush someone from the Sun Moon Realm, had instead hidden hundreds of miles away just before; this showed Meng Ji¡¯s style of behavior. In order to achieve his goals, the process didn¡¯t matter; the outcome was all that was important. Watching the colossal hand coming closer, the eyes of Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun were filled with despair. In this moment, time seemed to stretch, but they could also sense more clearly that death was approaching. ¡°Clang!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A melodious sword cry suddenly rang out, initially very soft, but in just a moment, the sound soared into the sky. Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun suddenly found that they could move their bodies again. Before they could understand what had happened, a gentle force came, pushing them backward. Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun instinctively looked towards Chen Fei and saw him still in the same spot, with the sound of the sword cry coming from his hand. ¡°A Rule Integration Realm being actually resorts to a sneak attack!¡± With Celestial Suppression running wildly, Chen Fei wielded the Qianyuan Sword, slashing upward with a sword, and a massive sword scar appeared out of thin air, colliding with the colossal hand. Chapter 1037 - Chapter 1037: Chapter 1005: Battle Rule Integration Realm_2 Chapter 1037: Chapter 1005: Battle Rule Integration Realm_2 ¡°Boom!¡± The space within a few hundred miles trembled slightly, and the jungle below was instantly leveled. The colossal hand trembled slightly before dissipating along with the sword mark slashed by Chen Fei. Meng Ji, originally indifferent, suddenly narrowed his eyes sharply, and a tremendous murderous intent directly shrouded Chen Fei. ¡°Are you that Chen Fei? The number one in the Sun Moon Realm of the human race, indeed extraordinary, fantastic, fantastic, it should be my luck to claim this reward from you!¡± Meng Ji burst into loud laughter, full of pleasure and pride, not at all annoyed by the negation of his attack. That previous strike was just a casual blow for him, facing the Sun Moon Realm, whether at the low-level or the pinnacle, normally made no difference in his eyes. Chen Fei slightly rotated his wrist; having just broken through Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei was still not quite accustomed to the power within his body, since he had not truly fought yet. However, that previous sword strike, which truly collided with the Rule Integration Realm, did allow Chen Fei to control all the newfound power within his body. With the martial arts of Great Completion, adapting was extremely fast, and actual combat only accelerated this process. ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei suddenly slashed his sword to the side where an invisible wave had rolled towards him at some point, colliding with the blade of the Qianyuan Sword. In the sky above, Meng Ji, who was supposed to be laughing wildly, suddenly stopped, looking seriously at Chen Fei. That attack, of course, was made by Meng Ji. Silent and stealthy, some newly broken through to the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm might fall into this trap unwittingly, but Chen Fei, at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, had seen through it immediately. Even more critical was that Chen Fei, having blocked the attack, did so with too much ease, even more easily than his previous move. The number one in the Sun Moon Realm of the human race displaying almost the strength of the Rule Integration Realm in his attacks was hardly surprising. Exploding with forbidden techniques, performing a complete attack of the Rule Integration Realm at a great cost, wasn¡¯t unacceptable either. But this human, Chen Fei, nonchalantly blocked two consecutive attacks of the Rule Integration Realm strength, each time easier than the last, what was going on? Had he already broken through to the Rule Integration Realm? Yet Meng Ji, observing Chen Fei¡¯s aura, confirmed it was undoubtedly the Sun Moon Realm, only his physique seemed somewhat strange, as if it had already formed a rule body. ¡°It¡¯s always you attacking; how about you take one of my moves?¡± As Chen Fei finished speaking, he stomped his right foot backwards, soared into the sky, and thirty-six warriors emerged behind him, merging with Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s already powerful strength suddenly surged, his aura rapidly approaching a barrier, then fiercely breaking through it. The thirty-six warriors were naturally not the limit of the rule body, but they were the limit of Chen Fei¡¯s soul, which hadn¡¯t yet truly transformed. Tens of miles away, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun were wide-eyed at Chen Fei¡¯s performance, unsure of what words to use to express their thoughts. Knowing that what Chen Fei had shown them before couldn¡¯t be his limit since he hadn¡¯t burned his soul or used forbidden techniques when fighting Fu Zhao. But now, Chen Fei¡¯s soul was still unburnt, and forbidden techniques were still unexecuted; yet, his casual sword strike matched the Rule Integration Realm of the Evil Clans. Even to some extent, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun felt Chen Fei¡¯s attack was stronger, only less naturally in force application compared to the Rule Integration Realm of the Evil Clans. Technically a step behind, making the outcome an even split. A Sun Moon Realm, less skilled than the Rule Integration Realm, was inevitable. But having stronger attack power than the Rule Integration Realm, what was going on? Chen Fei, what is he exactly! No one answered the doubts in the minds of Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun; at that moment, Chen Fei was refining thirty-six warriors, and his essence force had reached some sort of apex. Vaguely, he could already be compared with someone who had just broken through to the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Meng Ji squinted his eyes watching Chen Fei approach, forced into proximity by a Sun Moon Realm for the first time since his breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm. Retreat? As a Rule Integration Realm cultivator, Meng Ji, although fond of striking fatal blows from the shadows, wouldn¡¯t possibly be timid when it came to direct combat, especially not against an opponent in the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Buzz!¡± A dagger appeared in Meng Ji¡¯s hand, aiming for Chen Fei¡¯s head, and as the blade passed, the space around it rippled slightly. There was no grand display of vital energy from heaven and earth, only the resonance of Rules, all the power condensing into the Shadow Burial Dagger without wasting even a bit. Only upon making contact with its target would the power within the Shadow Burial Dagger truly burst forth. Chen Fei sensed the Tremendous Strength pressing in from the surrounding space, a manifestation of Meng Ji¡¯s status in the Rule Integration Realm, provoking a resonance of Rules to compress his opponent. This was a standard ability among all who were at the Rule Integration Realm, most effective against those below this realm. Among equals in the Rule Integration Realm, the outcome would depend on the intricacy of their cultivated martial arts, the amount and type of Rule Fragments they controlled. There were many factors involved, and the martial arts and Rule Attributes that Meng Ji cultivated granted him an even greater bonus to this binding Tremendous Strength, aimed at ensuring a lethal strike. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± A sound like the shattering of the sky echoed within Chen Fei¡¯s body, under the pull of Celestial Suppression, all his strength was mobilized. The blade of the Qianyuan Sword had turned pitch black, different from the usual black of the God-slaying Sword; this blackness was due to the rule of strength distorting and devouring the light. Chen Fei seemed to be wielding a sword-shaped black hole as he swung at the Shadow Burial Dagger. Meng Ji¡¯s attack was flawless, or rather, with Chen Fei¡¯s current level of insight, he couldn¡¯t spot a single flaw. In terms of skill, the Rule Integration Realm was far superior to the Sun Moon Realm; this was dictated by their level of insight, as those in the Rule Integration Realm dealt with Rules. If no flaw was visible, then don¡¯t look for one, for the rule of strength has always been about overwhelming with brute force! ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword and the Shadow Burial Dagger collided head-on, emitting a sound as loud as a massive bell. One was a top-grade Profound Treasure and the other was a mystical treasure, a heaven and earth difference in grade, but at this moment, their clash led to the Qianyuan Sword overpowering the Shadow Burial Dagger and smashing down towards Meng Ji. Meng Ji¡¯s face, originally smirking, had drastically changed. In close-range combat, Meng Ji had thought his control over the Shadow Rule would directly penetrate all of Chen Fei¡¯s attacks. After all, Rules were fundamental, especially when facing the mere Rule Particles of the Sun Moon Realm, which were like proper soldiers against ragtag militias¡ªa single charge would send the militias scattering. But in that collision, Meng Ji felt as if he had slammed into a colossal mountain range. In Chen Fei¡¯s attack, Meng Ji sensed the Rule Body, confirming his earlier suspicion. A nascent Rule Body containing Rule Particles was to be expected, but weren¡¯t these Rule Particles a bit too plentiful? What pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm could gather over seventy Rule Particles that were incredibly solid and heavy beyond imagination? This human, when faced with the impact of the Shadow Rule, not only remained unmoved but caused his own Shadow Rule to retreat in defeat. Meng Ji could not help but step back, avoiding being struck by his own dagger. As Meng Ji retreated, Chen Fei stepped forward, his Qianyuan Sword continuing its downward slash. Wrapped in the rule of strength, the Qianyuan Sword didn¡¯t need to worry about damage in this kind of collision; at most, it couldn¡¯t provide any additional support to Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Celestial Suppression continued running at its limit, the Tremendous Strength with Chen Fei¡¯s attack causing the surrounding space¡¯s folds to become even more pronounced. The Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression couldn¡¯t borrow from the Rule powers of the Rule Integration Realm, but for Chen Fei, his current attack power was already sufficient. This member of the Evil Clans from the Rule Integration Realm, with an average true Cultivation Realm, from the previous collision, it was evident that he didn¡¯t comprehend many Rule Fragments and compared to the main Rule of Power, he was utterly at a disadvantage. Meng Ji watched as Chen Fei slashed down once more, his gaze flickering; the next moment, all the Shadow Rules around Meng Ji suddenly exploded and then he vanished in an instant. Meng Ji had fled! Chapter 1038 - Chapter 1038: Chapter 1061 One Power Overcomes Ten Sessions Chapter 1038: Chapter 1061 One Power Overcomes Ten Sessions Seeking only the outcome, Meng Ji sometimes cared about the process, but once it would affect the final result, Meng Ji would directly ignore the process, focusing solely on the outcome. With just one exchange of moves, Meng Ji could feel that something was off about this human before him. Too off, Meng Ji thought. In all his years of cultivating, even having reached the Rule Integration Realm, he had never encountered, nor even heard of, such a Sun Moon Realm. Clearly, it was merely the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, yet in a clash with the Rule Integration Realm, it was somehow gaining the upper hand. If one did not understand the situation, they might wonder if this pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was actually just a Rule Integration Realm in disguise, or perhaps had once been a Rule Integration Realm before some calamity caused them to fall back down to the Sun Moon Realm. But during their brief exchange, the collision of rules allowed for some understanding of one another¡ªwhile not complete, Meng Ji still grasped a thing or two. This human¡¯s control over the rules was indeed still quite inexperienced. This unfamiliarity stemmed entirely from insufficient understanding of the rules on a fundamental level. Meaning, this was indeed a Sun Moon Realm and not a Rule Integration Realm who had fallen in rank. But it was precisely because it was a Sun Moon Realm that everything seemed that much more illogical. During their exchange, this human¡¯s attack had actually suppressed Meng Ji. With far inferior technique, the only possibility for their situation was an overwhelming superiority in strength. A Sun Moon Realm with greater attack potency than an actual Rule Integration Realm? Had Meng Ji not experienced it himself, had anyone else claimed such a thing, he would have dismissed it as mere fiction. And indeed, Meng Ji had experienced it just now, crystal clear. Facing such an unreasonable being, Meng Ji¡¯s first thought was to escape. Not to abandon slaying this human, quite the opposite¡ªin fact, Meng Ji¡¯s interest in this prodigy of the human race had become unprecedentedly high. There was definitely something abnormal about this human, perhaps a supreme treasure, or some other phenomenon unknown to him. This thing was causing the human¡¯s strength to become so exaggerated. Dismiss the idea of innate talent ruling all¡ªno amount of talent could justify a Sun Moon Realm at its peak suppressing a Rule Integration Realm in the early stages. Meng Ji intended to devour this potential supreme treasure, achieving a leap in his own realms of cultivation! Thus, Meng Ji retreated cleanly and decisively, without the slightest hesitation. Meng Ji wouldn¡¯t report this matter to those in the mid-stage or late stages of the Rule Integration Realm because then, even if the human were slain, Meng Ji wouldn¡¯t reap any benefit. Since his breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm nearly four thousand years ago, Meng Ji¡¯s rank had always hovered at the early stages, unable to make any progress. The lifespan of the Evil Clans was not much different from that of most other races. After breaking through to the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, one generally could live up to six thousand years, and if one comprehended some particularly special rules, the lifespan could be even longer. Thereafter, with each small breakthrough within a realm, life expectancy would slightly increase. If one were to control an entire rule and achieve the Emperor Realm, the lifespan would skyrocket to twelve thousand years. This was an incredibly long period of time, yet regardless of length, every life reaches its conclusion eventually. Having enjoyed so much of the world, and with the Rule Integration Realm more or less the pinnacle for most ordinary races, who would willingly face death? Meng Ji was no different, reluctant to die. Yet, he had less than a few centuries of life remaining, having already consumed all the precious treasures that could prolong life. Unwilling to die of old age, Meng Ji had no choice but to break through his current cultivation level. Now, this human was Meng Ji¡¯s opportunity, with the secret they possessed being far more critical than the rewards of slaying them. Relying solely on himself, Meng Ji was not confident he could kill this human, and there was even a possibility that he might end up being the one defeated. Meng Ji needed to seek help, to bring along two friends who were also at the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, to share this secret with them. Only by being at the same stage could Meng Ji be certain that they would share the secret. If he turned to those in the mid-stage, they probably wouldn¡¯t even let him taste the proverbial ¡®soup.¡¯ From that clash, along with the earlier changes in the heavenly signs, Meng Ji deduced that this human must have just recently achieved their current state, with the internal power not yet fully refined. Seizing this opportunity, he planned to bring his friends, who were tens of thousands of miles away, to erase this human from existence. Tens of thousands of miles were nothing to someone in the Rule Integration Realm who could make the round trip in no time when fully committed! ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s sword struck nothing but air, and its terrifying power instantly sliced through the void, causing the air to tremble with a muffled sound. Chen Fei looked up at Meng Ji and saw that with a single teleport, he was already dozens of miles away, and his speed was still increasing. Chen Fei took a step forward, stepping into a rift in space, appearing a hundred miles away. But looking again for Meng Ji, he had vanished without a trace. In his senses, Chen Fei could still catch a whiff of Meng Ji¡¯s presence, but it was already hundreds of miles distant. A Rule Integration Realm early stage powerhouse could truly escape with incredible speed when fully focused on flight, as Meng Ji was vividly demonstrating at this moment. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, but he did not continue the pursuit. Technically, Chen Fei was much less skilled than this member of the Evil Clans at the Rule Integration Realm; he exceeded only in attack strength, due to the primary rule of strength endowing him with unparalleled power. With inferior technique, particularly in body movements, this was even more evident. In the Rule Integration Realm, whether it was attacking or movement, the power stemmed from controlling rules at a fundamental level. Chen Fei could now barely manage these feats, but his techniques appeared very raw. Because his soul had not undergone transformation and his martial arts remained at the Fifth-Tier Sun Moon Realm, it fundamentally determined that surpassing Meng Ji in skill was simply impossible for Chen Fei. Chen Fei now resembled a rather cumbersome Great Strength warrior¡ªif they fought head-on, Chen Fei was almost on par with an ordinary person at the Rule Integration Realm. But if the enemy decided to flee, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t catch up. The so-called principle ¡°a single show of strength can suppress myriad tricks,¡± but it¡¯s predicated on the enemy¡¯s inability to flee. A hundred miles behind, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun watched the scene unfold with their eyes wide and mouths agape. Because it was so preposterous, the two of them were still somewhat reeling from the shock. What had they seen? A pinnacle Sun Moon Realm going toe-to-toe with an early-stage Rule Integration Realm¡ªin this regard, because of Chen Fei¡¯s previously formidable performance, they had anticipated as much. But they also knew that such a confrontation couldn¡¯t last more than a few moves, and that Chen Fei would ultimately be the one to falter. But instead, after Chen Fei clashed head-on with that Evil Clan Rule Integration Realm, it was the Evil Clansman who ended up at a disadvantage. And what was even more preposterous was that after taking one hit, the Evil Clan Rule Integration Realm figure actually fled! A dignified Rule Integration Realm being chased off by a Sun Moon Realm? Was that a fake Rule Integration Realm? And Chen Fei, just how have you been cultivating? It was only when Chen Fei emerged from the spatial rift that Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun started to come back to their senses. Right after, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun suddenly realized what serious consequences the Evil Clan Rule Integration Realm figure fleeing might entail. If one Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei, would there soon be even more Rule Integration Realm figures coming? What would they do then? The sliver of joy that had just begun to surface from surviving the catastrophe was instantly overwhelmed by a harsher reality. ¡°Go!¡± Chen Fei wrapped the two in essence force and began to rush in another direction. What Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun could think of, Chen Fei could naturally consider as well. The Evil Clan Rule Integration Realm figure had clearly not been injured just now. Under such circumstances, the fact that the opponent decided to decisively leave meant that there were bigger schemes at play. There might be only moments before Chen Fei would no longer face a single Rule Integration Realm, but an assault by multiple Rule Integration Realms. Even perhaps mid-stage or late-stages of the Rule Integration Realm powerhouses? Chen Fei¡¯s current battle strength was enough to handle an early-stage Rule Integration Realm, but if two came, Chen Fei would be hard-pressed. The key was that Chen Fei¡¯s speed in body movements was at a significant disadvantage against the Rule Integration Realm. The outcome of a battle is determined by many factors; it¡¯s not always the case that the one with greater power wins in the end. If your body movements are weaker than those of a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse, they can choose whether to engage or flee; you can¡¯t keep them if they decide to leave. The greatest achievement you may earn is merely injuring your opponent. Whereas, if Chen Fei were to lose, he would be slain on the spot. ¡°Chen Fei, let us go. It¡¯s more hopeful if you leave alone,¡± Hua Zhichun said in a low voice, looking at Chen Fei. The target of one person, compared to three, of course, makes a difference. With the battle strength Chen Fei currently exhibits, hiding on his own certainly carries a greater hope. ¡°Indeed, you go first. If there¡¯s a chance in the future, just kill a few more members of the Evil Clans and Ice Race, that would be our vengeance!¡± Kuang Xingfeng forced a smile on his face. ¡°It hasn¡¯t reached that degree yet. I¡¯m going to break through a realm first.¡± A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face, and after leading Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun thousands of miles away from the area, the three directly teleported thirty miles underground. The soil layer beneath the Return to Nothing Realm vastly differed from that of the lower realms. In the lower realm, the soil layer is truly just rock, but beneath the soil of the Return to Nothing Realm lies a special space formed over an unknown length of time by the interpressing of elements. The lower the soil layer, the fewer the spatial rifts. Thirty miles underground, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t sense the existence of any spatial rifts. Without spatial rifts, there could be no teleporting. After all, Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation relied on passing through spatial rifts, not tearing through space. Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun stood in the narrow tunnel, watching Chen Fei sit cross-legged, his aura beginning to rise and fall tumultuously. Was he truly about to break through to the Rule Integration Realm? Could he succeed? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun were anxious, uncertain if Chen Fei would be successful. Which Sun Moon Realm pinnacle would not meticulously polish themselves for years, even decades, waiting for the right moment to achieve a breakthrough in one fell swoop? More often than not, despite such lengthy preparation, they would still come to naught in the end. In the face of Pushan City¡¯s desperate situation, maintaining a sufficiently stable state of mind and thoroughly polishing one¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul was truly too demanding a task for anyone. But the foundation Chen Fei had built up was indeed profoundly deep. Chapter 1039 - Chapter 1039: Chapter 1007: Breakthrough, Rule Integration Realm! Chapter 1039: Chapter 1007: Breakthrough, Rule Integration Realm! Originally, according to Chen Fei¡¯s plan, he intended to familiarize himself with his power before attempting a breakthrough. The appearance of the Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm was an unexpected situation. However, this unexpected situation also allowed Chen Fei to fully familiarize himself with his own power in the midst of full-scale combat. There was no need to refine his essence, energy, spirit, and soul, as Chen Fei had always been in the peak state, and since he had become familiar with his power, breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm had now cleared away all barriers. Chen Fei began to channel the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, spurring the power within his body upwards. Other cultivators at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm had to fuse the rule body and combine the Three Divine Powers, among other things, when breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm. During the breakthrough, if everything went smoothly, those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm would still need to do one more thing, which was to thoroughly choose the Rules they wanted to comprehend in the Rule Integration Realm. The variety of Rules within the Divine Powers cultivated in the Sun Moon Realm is actually very diverse; one Divine Power might contain multiple Rule Attributes, though it would be dominated by one particular Rule Attribute. Upon reaching the Rule Integration Realm, one must focus on a single Rule. Continuing to develop with mixed Rules would lead to mutual repulsion during comprehension, resulting in diminished returns and maybe even less progress. The Desolate Night God Slaying Sword that Chen Fei cultivated refined dozens of legacies, which, although primarily focused on flesh power, also included an extremely complex array of other Rule Attributes. This complexity bestowed upon Chen Fei¡¯s three Divine Powers immense might, but it also left potential issues for future Rule comprehension. If it weren¡¯t for the new function of his panel, the fusion of Rules, Chen Fei would certainly have to remove the excess Rule Attributes in his Divine Powers when breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm. Doing so would temporarily reduce the power of the Divine Powers, but as the breakthrough finished, driven by more pure Rule Particles, and even fragments of Rules, the Divine Powers would erupt with even greater strength. Now that he could fuse Rules, Chen Fei no longer needed to remove the other Rule Attributes, allowing the divine peculiarities of the three Divine Powers to extend into the Rule Integration Realm. The advantage of doing so was that Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength would be stronger than that of other cultivators of the same rank in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Without the need to remove Rule Attributes, and with the rule body already prepared, all Chen Fei needed was for his essence, energy, spirit, and soul to undergo sublimation, which invisibly saved him a lot of time. In the current situation, every bit of additional time was extremely precious to Chen Fei. A Tremendous Strength suddenly descended within a ten-mile radius, a result of Chen Fei¡¯s deliberate control; otherwise, the breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm could have affected an area a thousand miles away. Given Chen Fei¡¯s foundation, the range of the breakthrough would likely have been even more terrifying. The greater the range, the more vital energy of heaven and earth and resonance with the Rules it would attract. Having the rule of strength as his Main Rule, Chen Fei could forcefully attract plenty of the vital energy of heaven and earth, and even forcibly extract it from the void. As for the resonance with the Rules, with the rule of strength as the Main Rule naturally taking the dominant position, that was no problem at all. An invisible Tremendous Strength pressed down on Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun, forcing them to keep retreating until they felt they could bear the pressure before stopping. Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough into the Rule Integration Realm was a rare opportunity for them to observe and learn. They might be able to avoid some pitfalls when it came time for them to break through to the Rule Integration Realm in the future. Within three feet of Chen Fei¡¯s body, the light twisted again, and then it seemed to be devoured by him. Compared to the previous Celestial Suppression at Great Completion, the distortion of light was even more thorough because, during the breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm, his soul was undergoing metamorphosis, indicating that Chen Fei could control the rule body even more freely. Controlling the rule body with Celestial Suppression was like holding a weapon in hand. The metamorphosis of the soul, however, was like turning that weapon into his own arm¡ªa completely different matter. Not only could he do as he wished, but he could also unleash the power more delicately and completely. ¡°Hum!¡± The entire stratum began to tremble slightly, as Tremendous Strength began pouring into Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei felt his essence, energy, spirit, and soul metamorphosing at an astonishing speed. And then there was the Source Point Space. As the rule particles in the three Divine Powers continued to vibrate, these particles began to permeate the Source Point Space. At this point, other normal cultivators would be sifting through the rule particles and even crushing and separating different attributes within a single rule particle. Chen Fei did not need to; he allowed the rule particles to completely fuse with the Source Point Space. In the past, in the Sun Moon Realm, the Divine Powers were merely placed together with the Source Point Space. There was fusion, but not complete. Now, they were truly becoming one entity, indivisible in the future. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the appearance of the world seemed to start changing. Or, to be more precise, the world had always been this way; it was only that Chen Fei had previously seen just one aspect of it. But now, with the metamorphosis of his soul, Chen Fei could see the original appearance of the world from another angle more clearly¡ªthe world of Rules. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression operated at its limit, and then the route it was running suddenly changed, transforming into the pathway of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression. Whether it was because Chen Fei¡¯s soul was in a special state or not, as he looked at the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, various insights flashed through his mind. Even though Chen Fei had never cultivated the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression before, several insights suddenly emerged. On the panel, the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression went from Entry Level to being proficient, and the Skill Level began to rise. As the Skill Level of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression increased, Chen Fei¡¯s physique began to grow stronger. Chapter 1040 - Chapter 1040: Chapter 1007: Breakthrough, Rule Integration Realm!_2 Chapter 1040: Chapter 1007: Breakthrough, Rule Integration Realm!_2 The Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression had condensed seventy-two particles from the rule of strength, and now, with the increase in skill level of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, Celestial Suppression directly drew new rules of strength from the void. From the perspectives of Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun, Chen Fei had become a deep black hole at this moment; the faint light emitted from the rock layers could no longer reach Chen Fei; he seemed to have disappeared entirely. At the same time, the aura that seemed capable of crushing a person became even more terrifying. After pausing for a short time, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun had to retreat again, fearing that they could not withstand this pressure and their souls would be directly crushed. Chen Fei¡¯s rule body became stronger, and the transformation of the essence, energy, spirit, and soul within him accelerated even more. At one moment, Chen Fei¡¯s body shook slightly, and his soul suddenly leaped out of his body. A sense of complete liberation emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s mind; the absence of his physical body made him feel even better. Chen Fei looked around; it was pitch black, with various points of light filling the space. This was the Void; Chen Fei had visited this place twice before when he was condensing Divine Powers. However, compared to before, the rule particles now manifested in the Void were countless. This space contained all the rules Chen Fei could currently sense, and even deeper, there were rule particles Chen Fei could not yet touch. Weak water three thousand, only take a ladle to drink! This was the state of ordinary Rule Integration Realm; to want more, one would have to reach the Emperor Realm. But Chen Fei had his board, weak water three thousand; he could take as much as he could! Chen Fei spread his arms wide, a powerful suction emanated from his soul, drawing the surrounding rule particles toward him. As the rule particles around him were absorbed into Chen Fei¡¯s body, the information about these particles also surged into his sea of consciousness, and Chen Fei absorbed them one by one. Only when breaking through from the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm, and undergoing the crucial moment of soul transformation, could one absorb and comprehend the rule particles this quickly. ¡°Hum!¡± After an unknown amount of time, Chen Fei felt his soul tremble and woke up from this unusual state. Upon sensing his soul and the Source Point Space, it already contained one hundred seventy-five rule particles. Originally, the total number of rule particles from three Divine Powers was thirty-five; the absorption under that special circumstance just then had quadrupled the original number. Of course, compared to other Rule Integration Realm rule particles in terms of purity, the rule particles inside Chen Fei¡¯s body now contained at least ten kinds of secondary rules. If other cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm had undergone this cultivation method, they would probably remain in the initial stage of Rule Integration Realm for their whole life. ¡°Merge!¡± Following Chen Fei¡¯s command, one hundred eight rule particles automatically converged, turning into a fragment of rules. Other newly advanced practitioners of the Rule Integration Realm would need a period of cultivation to reach this state, whereas Chen Fei completed it immediately after his breakthrough. Inside the Source Point Space, a fragment of rules emitting a rainbow glow was floating, surrounded by sixty-seven rule particles. ¡°Thud!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s heart made a dull sound; when the first fragment of rules was gathered in the Source Point Space, the rule particles within Chen Fei¡¯s physique also changed from seventy-two to one hundred eight of the strength rule particles. And these one hundred eight rule particles, condensed by Celestial Suppression, had transformed into a fragment of the rule of strength. An unrivaled power filled Chen Fei¡¯s body, much stronger than the rule fragment just formed in the Source Point Space. Normally, other Rule Integration Realm practitioners reflected the rules comprehended in the essence, energy, spirit, and soul into their physique, forming a rule body. First the Divine Soul Elemental Force, then nourishing the body. The level of the Divine Soul Elemental Force determines the level of the physique. For Chen Fei, it was somewhat the opposite, his physique was far stronger than his soul and elemental force. But even though his physique was strong, Chen Fei could not neglect the cultivation of elemental force. To use a crude metaphor, the physical body refinement is the boat, the Divine Soul Elemental Force is the oar. To sail to the other shore, both are necessary; the boat carries everything, providing shelter from the wind and rain, but without an oar, it¡¯s hard to move forward and control the direction. The rule body is essential, but if the elemental power and soul aren¡¯t elevated, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation realm cannot be raised, and he will remain forever in his current realm. Celestial Suppression has corresponding martial arts for cultivating elemental power, but its characteristics are too distinct, so Yan didn¡¯t give them to Chen Fei. Thus, Chen Fei must cultivate both Celestial Suppression and the elemental power techniques he discovered, combining them to form his current cultivation system. The fluctuations around Chen Fei¡¯s body gradually stabilized, the distorted light resumed normalcy, and Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes, his terrifying aura completely contained. In the distance, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun exchanged glances and slowly approached Chen Fei. ¡°Chen Fei, did you succeed?¡± Hua Zhichun asked, somewhat uncertain. It was their first encounter with someone breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm, and Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough seemed too rapid, so quick that they wondered if he had failed outright. According to the information Hua Zhichun had received, even the fastest attempt to break through from the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm would take several hours to complete the initial transition of the realm. From Chen Fei¡¯s resting to this moment, hardly a short time had elapsed. This breakthrough was far too informal. ¡°I succeeded!¡± Chen Fei said, looking at Hua Zhichun with a hint of a smile. Twenty thousand miles away, Meng Ji¡¯s silhouette swiftly flew through mid-air, flanked by two Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans. ¡°At the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, there¡¯s already a power to contend with you, Meng Ji, are you sure the other isn¡¯t a demoted Rule Integration Realm?¡± Cui Dai expressed skepticism. Miao Zheng remained silent but shared the same doubt in his eyes. The three, being acquainted for many years, understood Meng Ji¡¯s personality well, yet they still found his claims unbelievable. ¡°Can¡¯t I judge if it¡¯s a demoted Rule Integration Realm?¡± Greed flickered in Meng Ji¡¯s eyes as he continued, ¡°I would have called Chi Chang for certainty, fearing that the human youngster is opting to break through. It¡¯s a pity he¡¯s too far from us.¡± ¡°The breakthrough from the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm takes at least several hours, if not days; it¡¯s not something that can be completed in such a brief time.¡± Cui Dai shook his head, noting Meng Ji¡¯s serious demeanor and lacking jest; thus, he stirred his thoughts. If Meng Ji was correct, then this human youngster with such battle strength certainly possesses a supreme treasure. Cui Dai had the same thoughts as Meng Ji; this was no longer describable by mere talent. Cui Dai and the other two were not much different in talent; hence, their cultivation realms did not differ greatly, the maximum distinction being the rules they had comprehended and their differing combat methods. Probably because their talents and levels were equal, the three had become good friends¡ªas dragons do not dwell with snakes. Thus, the problem Meng Ji faced, Cui Dai and Miao Zheng faced too?¡ªtheir realms were equally hard to advance, and unfortunately, their lives were nearing an end. If this human youngster indeed harbored a supreme treasure, it would be crucial for extending their lives. ¡°A normal breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm does require considerable time, but this human youngster is extraordinary. To be safe, we must kill him first and seize that supreme treasure,¡± Meng Ji said gravely. With his own life at stake, Meng Ji was unwilling to risk any complications. Killing for treasure, to avoid prolonged issues! ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s just Chi Chang¡¯s bad luck,¡± Miao Zheng chuckled softly. ¡°This human youngster might have some tricks up his sleeve, but once we see him, we three will strike together and kill him outright, giving him no chance!¡± Meng Ji said fiercely. ¡°Yes, we should do exactly that!¡± Cui Dai and Miao Zheng exchanged glances, neither objecting. Facing a pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was unprecedented for them, even requiring the full force of three at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, for that possible supreme treasure, such action was necessary. In just a moment, the trio of Meng Ji had reached the site of the previous battle. Meng Ji¡¯s gaze flickered with a dark light, enveloping the surroundings with the power of the Shadow Rule. Even though the traces here had been severely obliterated, they had exchanged blows, leaving traces, and Meng Ji still found some clues. Following these clues, Meng Ji and his associates rushed toward Chen Fei¡¯s location. Chapter 1041 - Chapter 1041: Chapter 1008: Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1041: Chapter 1008: Open Heaven Realm Within the underground rock layers. ¡°The breakthrough was successful!¡± Hearing what Chen Fei said, Hua Zhichun felt an inexplicable sense of daze, involuntarily recalling the scene when he first met Chen Fei. Only a few years had passed, and at that time, Chen Fei was just at the low level of the Sun Moon Realm. It was the same for Kuang Xingfeng, his state of mind fluctuating intensely. It wasn¡¯t about jealousy or envy, but the Rule Integration Realm was a goal for them. Breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm would present a completely different heaven and earth compared to the Sun Moon Realm. Although the people around them all said that they would definitely be able to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, who could clarify what the future holds? This world is inherently filled with various uncertainties. ¡°Let¡¯s leave here first.¡± Chen Fei smiled slightly, waving his right hand, and teleported himself and Kuang Xingfeng out of the underground rock layers. Upon breaking through to the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm and first using his essence force along with the spatial characteristic of Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei immediately sensed the difference. Not to mention the thickness of the essence force, which had increased several times compared to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Most crucial was the ability to communicate with rule particles, which had become much easier than before the breakthrough. The power of Indestructible Vision had also increased significantly due to the drastic increase in rule particles it contained. Now, the protective characteristic of Indestructible Vision had become less important because the rule body formed by Celestial Suppression was the strongest defense. What Indestructible Vision granted Chen Fei that was most important were its other characteristics. Void extraction of Vital Energy, free transformation of essence, energy, spirit, and soul, automatic adaptation to the surrounding environment, and warnings against dangers, amongst others. Because Chen Fei did not choose to remove other characteristics from the rule particles during his breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm, but preserved all rule particles. And based on this, he strongly absorbed various rule particles from the void. As a result, the powers of Indestructible Vision, Planting Beans to Create Soldiers, and God-Slaying Sword did not decrease in the slightest but grew immensely. Moreover, as Chen Fei comprehended more rule particles in the future, the basic power of these three divine powers would continue to skyrocket. The three of them arrived midair, and Chen Fei glanced around. Just as he was about to fly toward Jiguang City, his figure paused slightly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Hua Zhichun asked in confusion. ¡°A Rule Integration Realm is chasing in our direction,¡± Chen Fei said in a low voice. Indestructible¡¯s warning was active, though not very intense. Chen Fei thought for a moment and realized it was that Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm who had returned. There wasn¡¯t anyone above the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm because if there were such a powerful being present, the warning from Indestructible Vision would not be of this intensity. ¡°Oh no, it must be that Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm from earlier,¡± Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s expression shifted slightly. An Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei had driven it back earlier, but if several showed up later, or even those above the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, what then? Chen Fei had significantly increased his battle strength since breaking through from the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm, but exactly how much he had increased, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun could not say clearly. The Rule Integration Realm was too unfamiliar to them. However, one thing was for sure, the current Chen Fei probably could not fully demonstrate the power of the Rule Integration Realm. Without having cultivated the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm martial arts, Chen Fei was not as familiar with the Rule Integration Realm as those seasoned practitioners. One on one, Chen Fei would manage, but with slightly more enemies, he would be at a great disadvantage. ¡°They are approaching fast. You two go further away,¡± Chen Fei swung his left hand, sending Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun to the rear. Having broken through to the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s current speed in body movements had increased a great deal compared to before. While he might not completely shake off the pursuit from the Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, he definitely would not be caught up with in a short time. But this brought a significant problem, as pursuits between individuals in the Rule Integration Realm were grand in scale. In this land¡¯s boundary, filled with many strong individuals from the Evil Clans and the Ice Race, if the chase became too loud, drawing other Rule Integration Realms, the dangers Chen Fei would face would multiply. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze gradually turned cold, twelve warriors appeared around him, then all merged into his body. Chen Fei¡¯s aura suddenly surged, reaching a new height. Planting Beans to Create Soldiers, now that Chen Fei had broken through to the Rule Integration Realm, the basic realm of each warrior had soared directly to the peak of the Sun Moon Realm. Each of these warriors, due to their lack of flesh and blood, except for not being able to use Celestial Suppression, could freely use moves such as Desolate Night God Slaying Sword. Therefore, each of these warriors had far greater battle strength than your average peak Sun Moon Realm fighter. If these warriors were allowed to storm Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Age Tower, likely making it to the top fifty would not be a problem. However, no matter how strong a peak Sun Moon Realm is, it is still just the Sun Moon Realm, posing no threat to the Rule Integration Realm. Even though Chen Fei summoned over a hundred warriors, they couldn¡¯t penetrate the defense of the Rule Integration Realm even if they stood there and let the warriors attack. The divine power of creating soldiers from beans had only one use when it reached Chen Fei¡¯s hands, which was to merge with Chen Fei¡¯s original physique. Chen Fei executed the creation of soldiers from beans, which were formed from a trace of his soul and essence force, the warriors executed Indestructible Vision and the God-slaying Sword, automatically absorbing nine rule particles within their bodies subsequently. Chen Fei then refined the twelve warriors into his body, and in his soul, suddenly there were an additional one hundred and eight rule particles. These additional rule particles, under the strong refinement of Celestial Suppression, took on the appearance of rule fragments. Chen Fei¡¯s aura surged, not from the strength of the essence force¡ªafter all, the essence force at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm couldn¡¯t be increased in the Rule Integration Realm¡ªbut direct additional rule fragments appeared. It should be noted that the rule fragments inside Chen Fei¡¯s source point space also only totaled slightly more than one. In the rule body, there was also a fragment of the rule of strength, but it wasn¡¯t connected with essence force. A ship is a ship, a paddle is a paddle. They can work together, but in the end, they are not quite the same. Chen Fei took a deep breath, and within a hundred miles, a huge howling sound arose, and at the same time, the surging momentum was also suppressed by Chen Fei. Being able to release and withdraw showed that this surge in power was completely under Chen Fei¡¯s control. Unfortunately, Chen Fei could only refine twelve warriors now, allowing for only one additional piece of rule fragment within his body. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to refine more, but his soul couldn¡¯t withstand it. With Celestial Suppression in his physique, refining more warriors wouldn¡¯t be a problem, but the core of his soul indeed couldn¡¯t bear it. Only as Chen Fei¡¯s soul continuously transformed with the elevation of his own Cultivation Realm could he refine more warriors into his body later on. In the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, having one rule fragment inside the body is considered stabilizing the realm. Subsequently continually comprehending rule particles, one hundred and eight particles becoming one rule fragment, reaching thirty-six such fragments would mean reaching the peak of the early-stage Rule Integration Realm. To break through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, the rule fragments inside the body must reach thirty-seven. The late stages of the Rule Integration Realm need seventy-three fragments, and the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, also known as Emperor Realm, requires one hundred and eight rule fragments, and these rule fragments must be refined into a complete secondary rule. One fragment, requiring one hundred and eight rule particles, makes the journey of the Rule Integration Realm seem to promise long life, but the difficulty of continuing is extremely, extremely great. If one deviates even slightly, not to mention reaching the Emperor Realm, the realm of cultivation might stall and then be unable to continue. Chen Fei closed his eyes, sensing the transformation of the power inside his body, especially how the rule fragments enhanced his power, his expression contemplative. Compared to a single rule attribute, in terms of resonating with the forces of heaven and earth, Chen Fei¡¯s method of drawing from a wide range of sources undoubtedly saved more time and effort when resonating with the forces of heaven and earth. That is to say, some in the Rule Integration Realm, upon realizing that breakthrough was hopeless and completely giving up, could totally abandon the comprehension of a single rule and start absorbing various rule particles. Although they couldn¡¯t merge various rule particles together like Chen Fei, each additional rule inside the body of someone in the Rule Integration Realm would definitely increase their power somewhat. ¡°As for the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm martial arts, I can continue as I started, the more I obtain the better, without having to specialize in a specific martial arts characteristic,¡± Chen Fei thought to himself, then sensing a slight fluctuation, he immediately opened his eyes and looked towards the distance. Two figures were magnifying and becoming clearer in Chen Fei¡¯s field of vision. Behind him, Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun¡¯s hearts suddenly clenched. With their realms, they still couldn¡¯t see the two from the Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm in the distance. But that air of deadly solemnity had already permeated everywhere. It seemed that a careless movement might bring a destructive power down on them the next moment. Chen Fei raised his Qianyuan Sword in hand and gently swept the blade. Where the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade was swept, it gradually turned a pitch-black color like an abyss, the sword cry began to sound, eventually soaring directly into the heavens. Meng Ji furrowed his brows slightly, observing the young human in the distance, always feeling that compared to before, there seemed to be some different changes in him. But what exactly had changed, Meng Ji now actually found it somewhat unclear, because Chen Fei had converged all his power within his body. Had he broken through? The first thought that appeared in Meng Ji¡¯s mind was this. But immediately, Meng Ji dismissed it. From the time he left to his return, the duration was actually very short. Throughout the history of the surrounding races, to break through in the Rule Integration Realm, the fastest was still over several hours. If this young human dared to risk a breakthrough, that would even be better. Their arrival time was precisely at the crucial moment of his breakthrough, making him simpler to slay. Chen Fei slightly lifted his eyelids, looking at Meng Ji with a trace of a smile on his face, then suddenly retreated half a step backwards. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Buzz!¡± A short sword silently swished past right in front of Chen Fei, the sword tip only millimeters from Chen Fei¡¯s face. The short sword didn¡¯t hit Chen Fei; just as the sword tip was about to explode with power to strike Chen Fei, Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword moved. From top to bottom, like splitting heaven and earth, Chen Fei slashed forward with his sword. Around Chen Fei, within a three-foot radius, the light completely distorted, like a black hole had descended. Chapter 1042 - Chapter 1042: Chapter 1009: Slaughterhouse Chapter 1042: Chapter 1009: Slaughterhouse ¡°` Miao Zheng saw that his sword did not hit its mark, his gaze fluctuated, sensing something amiss. Just as he was about to unleash the power within the sword body, even if it wasn¡¯t as strong as a direct strike, it would still sufficiently aid his next move. But as Chen Fei slashed with his sword, Miao Zheng suddenly felt a sense of unease. Without hesitation, Miao Zheng thought to retreat immediately. The secondary rule Miao Zheng mastered was Illusion, a branch of the Space Main Rule, and what he was best at was hiding within spatial fissures to launch silent attacks. Compared with Meng Ji¡¯s Shadow Rule, the two seemed very similar in form, but at their core there were many differences. Because it was a secondary rule of space, Miao Zheng¡¯s body movements were undoubtedly faster. After consulting with Meng Ji and Cui Dai, it was decided that if they found Chen Fei, Miao Zheng would attack first. If they could kill in one strike, that would be best. If the human brat was only injured and not dead, then Miao Zheng would hold him back. At that time, Meng Ji and Cui Dai would immediately join the fray, working together to obliterate the human whelp once and for all. However, Miao Zheng¡¯s first sword strike went without accomplishment, and Chen Fei¡¯s response was nothing like the clumsiness Meng Ji described. Miao Zheng took a half-step back, his back colliding directly with the Space Barrier, his figure involuntarily coming to a halt. Surprise flashed in Miao Zheng¡¯s eyes; he controlled a secondary rule of space, usually moving in and out of spatial fissures as easily as reaching into a bag for an item. When had a Space Barrier ever stopped him while he was using the Illusion rule! Almost instantly, Miao Zheng realized this wasn¡¯t a Space Barrier but a force that had directly sealed off the space around him, creating an effect similar to a Space Barrier. Miao Zheng looked up at the incoming slash from Chen Fei; his rhythm disrupted by the unexpected hindrance, there was no longer enough time for Miao Zheng to break the surrounding seal. He had no choice but to first block this human¡¯s attack before considering anything else. Meng Ji had warned him: this human¡¯s attacks were incredibly powerful. Although the techniques were crude, they should not be underestimated. Miao Zheng didn¡¯t seek to clash with Chen Fei head-on but used all of his Illusion rule for defense, even preparing various methods to release the force. As a secondary rule of space, they were all adept at releasing force, and Miao Zheng was no exception. ¡°Boom!¡± The body of the Qianyuan Sword collided with Miao Zheng¡¯s Kongming Sword, and Miao Zheng¡¯s calm demeanor changed dramatically in an instant. The Kongming Sword was only held in midair for a moment before it was pressed downwards, smashing into Miao Zheng. Miao Zheng desperately circulated the Illusion rule, attempting to dissipate the Tremendous Strength transmitted from the Qianyuan Sword. But it was futile; Miao Zheng didn¡¯t feel the clumsiness in combat Meng Ji spoke of, he only sensed a boundless and terrifying power slicing toward him along the Kongming Sword. Miao Zheng wanted to retreat, to dodge this strike, but the Space Barrier around him had become even more solid. This level of Space Barrier seal was not indestructible; Miao Zheng could break it, but that required a moment. But at this moment, where did Miao Zheng have the time to break this seal? Moreover, with this clash, Miao Zheng¡¯s body had already been penetrated by the formidable force on the sword¡¯s edge, and the majority of his essence force was distorting under the stress, causing Miao Zheng¡¯s bodily response to slow by half a beat. ¡°Ah!¡± Miao Zheng roared in anger as the five fragments of rules he comprehended trembled violently, then four of them shattered immediately, leaving only one to maintain the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s Cultivation Realm. Once all the fragments of rules shattered, his rule body would become unbalanced, and the internal and external conflicts would lead to Miao Zheng¡¯s even quicker death. ¡°Bang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword, pressing the Kongming Sword, crushed Miao Zheng¡¯s body from his left shoulder to his left leg, immediately breaking half of his body to pieces. Agonizing pain swept through Miao Zheng¡¯s whole body, and without the slightest delay, he fled frantically into the distance. At the same time, his broken rule body began to rapidly recover, but the newfound strength of the restored flesh was far inferior to its original strength. Meng Ji misled me, Meng Ji misled me ah! Miao Zheng roared internally. This is the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm? This is just Brute Force with only crude techniques? This human has already broken through to the Rule Integration Realm, of this Miao Zheng was absolutely certain. As far as technique was concerned, it was certainly not refined enough to subtly probe, or else with that one slash, he, Miao Zheng, would have died on the spot. But not refined enough is far from being associated with crudeness. Chen Fei looked up at Miao Zheng as twenty warriors were deployed by Chen Fei to a hundred miles away; immediately afterward, ten warriors directly used forbidden techniques from the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword. In a supreme sublimation, ten warriors burned to ashes, but ten strikes of near Rule Integration Realm strength were also slashing toward Miao Zheng. The other ten warriors embedded the God-slaying Sword into the spatial fissures to interfere with any possible teleportation from Miao Zheng. Attacks nearing the strength of the Rule Integration Realm, even ten of them, were negligible for a true practitioner of the Rule Integration Realm like Miao Zheng. But now that Miao Zheng was injured, those ten near Rule Integration Realm attacks were not enough to harm him, yet sufficient to block his escape. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Miao Zheng looked at the incoming attacks, his face darkened as he dispersed them with a swing of his sword, but his body couldn¡¯t avoid pausing for a moment. That pause was all Chen Fei needed to appear behind Miao Zheng, continuing to slash out with his Qianyuan Sword. ¡°Don¡¯t force me into a mutual destruction!¡± Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s appearance behind him, Miao Zheng flipped around, positioning his Kongming Sword in front of him and shouted harshly at Chen Fei. ¡°` Chapter 1043 - Chapter 1043: 1092 Killing Field_2 Chapter 1043: 1092 Killing Field_2 As Miao Zheng¡¯s voice fell, Miao Zheng¡¯s aura began to violently surge, and the breath of annihilation faintly appeared around him. Breaking the fragments of rules, for someone in the Rule Integration Realm, couldn¡¯t really be said to be a tactic of jade and stone burning together. After all, these fragments were a comprehension of their own, somewhat similar to the Divine Power shattering in the Sun Moon Realm; eventually, with some time and using some Sixth-Tier precious treasures, they could still be restored. For those in the Rule Integration Realm, when truly facing a desperate situation, the forbidden technique they used was to burn their own essence. This unreserved burning shattered even the most fundamental origin and the perception of the rules. Once done, the lightest consequence was a fall from the Rule Integration Realm, with almost no hope of recovery. If the self-burning lasted slightly longer, it meant immediate death on the spot, turning to ashes. And once someone in the Rule Integration Realm used such a forbidden technique, the power they wielded would indeed increase drastically. As a fight to the death, even if a person of the same rank in the Rule Integration Realm had a significant advantage, a slight lack of attention could result in being dragged down as well. Hearing Miao Zheng¡¯s words, Chen Fei¡¯s expression remained unchanged, and his grip on the Qianyuan Sword did not falter, continuing to slash directly at Miao Zheng¡¯s neck. Miao Zheng¡¯s mouth quivered, and a look of madness appeared in his eyes as he suddenly deployed the forbidden technique, and a violent power burst forth from inside Miao Zheng. However, as Miao Zheng fully unleashed his power, there was a slight pause at one moment. The forbidden technique involved burning everything, naturally including Divine Powers, and Miao Zheng¡¯s Void Destruction Slash had just collided with Chen Fei¡¯s God-slaying Sword. Driven by the rule of strength, the God-slaying Sword directly shattered the rule particles in Miao Zheng¡¯s Void Destruction Slash. The explosion of the forbidden technique involved a complete shattering process, not just reckless self-immolation¡ªthat would not be called a forbidden technique, but a self-destruction. Self-explosion also had great power, but among those of the same rank, as long as one is careful, it hardly harms the opposition. Thus, the forbidden technique has a process of deployment. Miao Zheng¡¯s Divine Power, Void Destruction Slash, was incomplete. Although it was only a slight imperfection, it nonetheless caused a momentary halt in the execution of the forbidden technique. Although this slight pause was quickly covered by Miao Zheng, he was still seen by Chen Fei. This was a flaw! Chen Fei had just advanced to the Rule Integration Realm and, in terms of perception, was actually far from those seasoned practitioners of the Rule Integration Realm, a big difference from his time in the Sun Moon Realm, where he could easily identify flaws in others of the same rank. Chen Fei¡¯s first strike against Miao Zheng had relied on brute force to break through cunning. At this moment, the flaw shown by Miao Zheng was too significant. Chen Fei slightly turned the Qianyuan Sword, directing the blade straight towards this flaw. Miao Zheng¡¯s face turned pale, terrifyingly so, not only because of the forbidden technique burning through him, which was causing his flesh to dissipate, but more so because the slight hesitation during the deployment of the forbidden technique was something Miao Zheng had not anticipated. Already at an absolute disadvantage, a flaw had emerged amidst the emergency deployment of the forbidden technique. Miao Zheng, who had cultivated for many years, understood all too well what this meant. ¡°Ah!¡± Miao Zheng screamed unwillingly, his Kongming Sword furiously slashing towards Chen Fei. ¡°Clang!¡± Their swords collided, causing the space around them to wrinkle, and some spatial cracks formed, revealing dark fissures. Miao Zheng¡¯s body trembled, his eyes locked on Chen Fei, filled both with reluctance and regret. His life was nearing its end, but he could have lived for hundreds of years more; now, however, he could not live a moment longer. He was filled with hatred¡ªhatred for Chen Fei and for Meng Ji, who had brought him here. Chen Fei exerted a slight force in his arm. The Qianyuan Sword, pressing down on the Kongming Sword, swept past Miao Zheng¡¯s head, utterly extinguishing all vitality within his body. In the blink of an eye, from when Miao Zheng appeared to his death at the hands of Chen Fei, it all unfolded in just a few breaths¡¯ time. A practitioner of the Rule Integration Realm who had cultivated for thousands of years just like that perished, fallen at the hands of one who had just advanced to the Rule Integration Realm. Meng Ji, who was rapidly flying toward this place, had been continuously increasing his speed from the moment Miao Zheng¡¯s ambush failed and he was defeated in one move. But ultimately, still several tens of miles away, Miao Zheng died in front of them. ¡°Meng Ji, is this what you referred to as the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm?¡± Cui Dai shouted loudly at Meng Ji, as he watched Miao Zheng¡¯s head being swept away by a sword. ¡°It doesn¡¯t make sense, how could he have advanced so quickly!¡± Meng Ji frowned deeply. Now that both parties were so close, and Chen Fei had just used the power of the Rule Integration Realm, his realm was completely exposed. ¡°He must have a Supreme Treasure on him, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have advanced so quickly, and his battle strength couldn¡¯t possibly be this strong.¡± Meng Ji eyed Chen Fei from dozens of miles away, his gaze filled with greed yet tinged with a hint of fear. Miao Zheng was dead, slain in two moves without a chance to put up a decent resistance. Now he and Cui Dai were unscathed, but could the two of them really stop Chen Fei? Meng Ji hesitated, his heart filled with reluctance. As he watched Chen Fei charging towards them, he made up his mind. ¡°Let¡¯s go, inform Elder Yao to come and slay this member of the human race!¡± In the end, the desire to survive overcame greed, and Meng Ji, dragging Cui Dai¡¯s hand, was about to leave the area. Cui Dai¡¯s mouth moved slightly as he looked towards the spot where Miao Zheng had died. He nodded and began to retreat together with Meng Ji. ¡°Since you have come, why leave in such a hurry?¡± The voice of Chen Fei¡¯s divine thought resounded next to Meng Ji and Cui Dai¡¯s ears. The next moment, the space within a hundred miles suddenly darkened, and then the heavens and earth restored to normal. But Chen Fei and the two from the Evil Clans had vanished without a trace. Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun, standing hundreds of miles away, watched the unfolding events, somewhat at a loss. Where had Chen Fei gone? And where had the two Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm gone? In that moment, Chen Fei and Meng Ji appeared in a peculiar environment together. The Cangqiong Domain! This was a secret technique inherent to the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, a martial art of the Yuan Clan that, aside from the basic enhancement of physique, included several secret techniques, with the Cangqiong Domain being one of them. Using the rule of strength as the source point, forcibly dragging targets within a hundred miles into the Cangqiong Domain. The source point of the Cangqiong Domain was the rule of strength within Chen Fei¡¯s physique, which resonated with the rule of strength in the void, casting such a Secret Realm and making escape impossible for his adversaries. Of course, if the opponent was too strong, they could directly break the Cangqiong Domain and leave. With the current strength of a fragment of the rule of strength inside Chen Fei, mid-stage Rule Integration Realm individuals couldn¡¯t be dragged inside, naturally eliminating any discussion of confinement. Even slightly stronger early-stage Rule Integration Realm opponents were somewhat beyond Chen Fei¡¯s reach; after all, the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression was just at the entry level and still too weak. However, for dragging Meng Ji and the other, it was just perfect; although they had been cultivating for thousands of years, they were always hovering at the Rule Integration Realm early stage, unable to progress further in their cultivation. The Cangqiong Domain was now a slaughterfield entirely belonging to Chen Fei! As soon as Meng Ji and Cui Dai were pulled into the Cangqiong Domain, they started attacking, but apart from a slight trembling, the Cangqiong Domain showed no signs of fracturing. Although it was only a fragment of a rule, it was a Main Rule, and its strength was formidable. Chen Fei glanced around, this also being the first time he had deployed this secret technique. Looking at the results now, it was very effective. As long as the distance was within a hundred miles, he could make his opponents unable to escape. And as the rule of strength and the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression continued to grow, this distance should be able to be extended further. ¡°Buzz!¡± As Chen Fei conceived the thought, the hundreds of miles wide Cangqiong Domain began to shrink; in the blink of an eye, it was less than a mile in distance. Watching Chen Fei draw closer, Meng Ji and Cui Dai roared angrily, no longer hesitating, and unleashed their forbidden techniques, charging towards him with the most explosive momentum. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword, the Shadow Burial Dagger, and other luminous spikes collided, creating a harsh, jarring metallic sound. Seeing the unshaken Chen Fei, despair involuntarily filled the eyes of Meng Ji and Cui Dai. They had employed forbidden techniques, yet when the two combined forces, they only managed to match Chen Fei¡ªan equal match, how could they fight him! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression refined the foreign power in some of Meng Ji¡¯s attacks. Chen Fei stepped forward and the Qianyuan Sword continued to slash down. ¡°Boom!¡± The Cangqiong Domain trembled slightly, and Meng Ji and Cui Dai, unable to control themselves, moved backward a step. An equal match? Chen Fei was just beginning to exert force! Chapter 1044 - Chapter 1044: Chapter 1010: Here, Listen to Me! Chapter 1044: Chapter 1010: Here, Listen to Me! ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The roaring sounds were incessant, and with every strike that Chen Fei made with his sword, Meng Ji and Cui Dai were forced to step back, visibly shaken by the ferocious aura each time they wielded their forbidden techniques. It was only because the skill level of his Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression was still too low, which limited the amount of Rule Integration Realm attacks he could refine and absorb, otherwise Chen Fei would have already decapitated Meng Ji with a single strike. When at the Great Completion of Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression, as long as no one could break through Chen Fei¡¯s defenses, he could perfectly refine all attacks from the Sun Moon Realm. Possessing a rule body, it was almost impossible for anyone in the Sun Moon Realm to break through Chen Fei¡¯s defenses. But when it came to the Rule Integration Realm, the attacks encapsulated fragments of rules that resonated directly with the Heaven and Earth rules, a stark difference from mere rule particles. Therefore, the current skill level of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression was not enough for Chen Fei to refine many Rule Integration Realm attacks. However, even so, Chen Fei was able to dominate and tightly corner Meng Ji, who hardly had any power to retaliate. Meng Ji and his partner had been cultivating for thousands of years, and had been fluctuating in the Rule Integration Realm for nearly four thousand years, but they had only comprehended a few fragments of rules. Meng Ji and Cui Dai were of the weaker cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm. Many in the Rule Integration Realm were like Meng Ji. Before advancing in rank, their talents had been exceptional, only for them to realize after the breakthrough that their talents were no longer sufficient to support further progression. It was not that they weren¡¯t excellent¡ªwithout being excellent, one could not reach the Rule Integration Realm. However, cultivating in this realm required even greater talent. Cultivating itself was a constant process of selection, filtering out those who could not progress, not just in smaller states of advancement but also in the larger realms. At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s greatest advantage lay in his physique, containing a fragment of the rule of strength. As for his elemental power and soul, because of refining twelve warriors, he had accumulated a bit more than two fragments of rules, which was a bonus. However, Chen Fei¡¯s rule fragments were formed by the fusion of multiple rule particles, which, to some extent, made them considerably more powerful than single rule fragments, particularly in enhancing Divine Powers. Therefore, even if Meng Ji unleashed their forbidden techniques, as long as they couldn¡¯t break Chen Fei¡¯s defenses, defeat was inevitable for them. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of their clash changed slightly because Cui Dai first lost his grip on his Shadow Burial Dagger, which then struck his own chest. In an instant, Cui Dai¡¯s upper body shattered, including his internal organs. Cui Dai opened his mouth wide, a silent scream escaping him, his eyes filled with unwillingness. The rules within his body trembled violently, continuously attempting to heal his injuries. But a wound so severe not only affected the strength of his blows but also his movements. In a battle among equals, such a flaw was fatal. Chen Fei flipped his Qianyuan Sword, striking towards Cui Dai. Meng Ji wanted to save Cui Dai, but after a few exchanges, the Tremendous Strength lingering in his body had already overwhelmed him. Ultimately, Meng Ji¡¯s battle strength was not much different from Cui Dai¡¯s. With Cui Dai having been broken first, Meng Ji was likewise nearly at his limit. Saving Cui Dai was something Meng Ji wished for but was powerless to accomplish. ¡°Thump!¡± The violent force contained in the Qianyuan Sword cleaved through Cui Dai¡¯s body, completely dissipating him into a mist of blood. In his dying moments, Cui Dai turned to glance at Meng Ji beside him, his eyes filled with complexity. It was because of something Meng Ji had said that Cui Dai had come here. It was not supposed to be an easy ambush that would end with their victory. Yet upon arriving, Miao Zheng was the first to die. When they realized something was wrong and tried to leave, they were dragged into this Secret Realm, unable to escape. He ought to hate the human race he faced and probably even Meng Ji, but it seemed Meng Ji was also fated to die. As Cui Dai¡¯s vitality finally ceased, Meng Ji¡¯s mind suddenly blanked. They had come with three, and now, in the blink of an eye, he was the only one left. Perhaps in the next moment, he would follow Cui Dai¡¯s steps, dying outright, turning his thousands of years of arduous cultivation into ashes. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, I know of a place buried with Sixth-Tier ultimate-grade spirit material,¡± Meng Ji suddenly shouted loudly. Sixth-Tier ultimate-grade spirit material, which had a certain chance of helping those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm advance to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. Depending on the specific spirit material, the chances of success varied. Dimension Origins, to some extent, were equivalent to the Sixth-Tier ultimate-grade spirit material, only rarer, as declining lower realms were not abundant. Even if they existed, whether one would discover them was another issue. ¡°What spirit material, and where?¡± Chen Fei paused mid-strike with his sword. Within the territories of the human race, there wasn¡¯t any Sixth-Tier ultimate-grade spirit material or, to be precise, even among the surrounding dozen races, locations that once produced such spirit material had since been depleted. This tier of precious treasures demanded extremely specific environmental conditions, and the environment here hardly provided the conditions necessary for such spirit materials to thrive. ¡°Swear a Heavenly Dao oath, and I¡¯ll tell you,¡± Meng Ji fixed his gaze on Chen Fei. The Heavenly Dao oath was a rather peculiar vow. To say it was ineffective would be true for the vast majority of cultivators, as even if one violated it, no dire consequences like thunder striking from the heavens would occur. However, for those still hopeful on their path of cultivation, particularly the prodigies, the bond of a Heavenly Dao oath became significantly strong. Once violated, any attempt to advance in levels of cultivation would encounter unforeseen difficulties, obstructing their breakthroughs. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to talk, you don¡¯t have to.¡± Hearing Meng Ji¡¯s words, Chen Fei chuckled softly, lifting the Qianyuan Sword in his hand and then chopped it down swiftly. ¡°It¡¯s a Companion Spirit Wood, only slightly inferior to the effects of Dimension Origins¡­¡± Meng Ji shouted loudly, his gaze fixedly staring at Chen Fei, but Chen Fei¡¯s movements didn¡¯t pause at all, his Qianyuan Sword moving even faster than before. ¡°Clang!¡± The Shadow Burial Dagger collided with the Qianyuan Sword, and, after resisting briefly, it was overwhelmed and smashed onto Meng Ji¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Ah!¡± Meng Ji screamed loudly as his right shoulder was instantly turned to mush, along with his right arm that was holding the weapon, transforming into a mist of blood. If it weren¡¯t for the crucial moment, when Meng Ji frantically twisted his head away, it would have been Meng Ji¡¯s head that was shattered. In the advanced stages of the Rule Integration Realm, missing an arm or a leg, or even losing a head is not such a big deal. But if the enemy managed to strike a vital part like the head, the rule-based power in the attack would directly erase his vital essence, denying him any chance of recovery. Staggering backwards, Meng Ji kept his eyes on Chen Fei, not expecting that Chen Fei would actually attempt to kill him without hesitation. That was a Companion Spirit Wood, after all¡ªan extremely sought-after type among the best spiritual materials at the Sixth Stage, considered a good treasure for breaking through from the late stages of Rule Integration Realm to the Emperor Realm. Chen Fei looked at Meng Ji calmly, continuing to raise the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, slashing towards Meng Ji. Chen Fei had never seen a Companion Spirit Wood but had heard of it; indeed, within the Realm of Rule Integration, it was a rare and valuable treasure. But what of it? Thinking to use this to threaten him, the Companion Spirit Wood wasn¡¯t nearly enough! ¡°The Companion Spirit Wood is just one of the spirit materials I saw on the periphery. I suspect that place might be the burial site of some Open Heaven Realm powerhouse.¡± Seeing Chen Fei wield his sword without hesitation, Meng Ji, slightly terrified, shouted out loud. Meng Ji didn¡¯t want to die, even if he only had a few hundred years left. But until the very last moment, who knows what might happen. ¡°The burial site of an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse?¡± Chen Fei frowned slightly. The Qianyuan Sword paused briefly but then immediately resumed its motion towards Meng Ji. Such a place, without thinking, was known to be fraught with danger. Meng Ji probably knew he couldn¡¯t access it, which is why he hadn¡¯t acted until now. Chen Fei was stronger than Meng Ji, but to face dangers at the level of the Open Heaven Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s current strength was far from sufficient. To learn of the dangers in that Open Heaven Realm, it was necessary to spare Meng Ji¡¯s life, or else Meng Ji would probably prefer death over divulging any information. Trying to control a member of the Evil Clans at the Rule Integration Realm was not something Chen Fei considered lightly, for that was utterly impossible. Chen Fei could defeat Meng Ji by relying on strength far superior to that of Meng Ji and his ilk, and not by so-called skill. And to control the soul of someone from the Rule Integration Realm solely with brute force was far from sufficient; one needed to have a profound understanding of the Rule Integration Realm. Unfortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s understanding of the Rule Integration Realm was, to be honest, quite superficial as of now. Chen Fei knew his own situation. Therefore, although the information from Meng Ji¡¯s mouth was tempting, Chen Fei wanted it but not by following Meng Ji¡¯s way! ¡°You¡­¡± Seeing that Chen Fei was only slightly moved by thought and then immediately attacked, Meng Ji¡¯s eyes widened. That might involve a supreme treasure from the Open Heaven Realm, yet the opponent didn¡¯t seem tempted at all. What was this human thinking! If he could acquire some seventh-tier supreme treasures, it¡¯s not about advancing to the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, but the peak of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm would be highly likely. That was the Emperor Realm, did this human in front of him not harbor any thoughts at all? ¡°Boom!¡± The tip of the Qianyuan Sword struck Meng Ji¡¯s Shadow Burial Dagger. Meng Ji, already severely injured, could not resist the power of this strike. The Shadow Burial Dagger slammed directly into Meng Ji¡¯s neck. This time, Meng Ji couldn¡¯t avoid his head being targeted; the tip of the dagger penetrated Meng Ji¡¯s head. Meng Ji¡¯s eyes were fixed on Chen Fei, harboring till his death the thought that Chen Fei might eventually pull back. But in the end, Chen Fei did not hesitate at all. The tremendous strength contained in the dagger instantly tore Meng Ji¡¯s head apart, with Meng Ji only managing to open his mouth wide, emitting a silent scream. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hum!¡± After the Qianyuan Sword slashed through Meng Ji¡¯s physical body, it continued on into the void, causing the space of the Cangqiong Domain to tremble slightly. Chen Fei retracted the Qianyuan Sword, watching Meng Ji¡¯s dispersing soul, opening his left hand to gather Meng Ji¡¯s soul into his palm. The Celestial Suppression trembled slightly as Chen Fei began to suppress Meng Ji¡¯s soul using the rule of strength. Chen Fei would not entertain Meng Ji¡¯s bargaining, first killing Meng Ji and then searching for the answers he needed himself. Chapter 1045 - Chapter 1045: Chapter 1011: The Burial Ground of the Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1045: Chapter 1011: The Burial Ground of the Open Heaven Realm Meng Ji was already dead, and the spirituality within his soul had dissipated as well. Normally, the scattered soul would transform back into Vital Energy and return to the sky and the land¡¯s boundary. To extract the information one desires from the soul of a living Rule Integration Realm entity is an incredibly difficult task, unless one specializes in some unique types of rules, then there might be a slight possibility. But more often than not, the rules controlled by the Rule Integration Realm will instinctively counterattack. On the contrary, extracting some memories from the soul of a deceased Rule Integration Realm entity is somewhat simpler. After all, with the spirituality gone, even if there are counterattacks from the rules, they are already very weak. However, though this method is simpler, the information obtained is often fragmented and sometimes, even before finding the necessary information, the opponent¡¯s soul has completely disintegrated. Compared to other Rule Integration Realms, Chen Fei¡¯s skill in using Sixth-Tier powers is still rather basic, but Chen Fei also has an advantage that others do not have¡ªthe Main Rule within his physique. Celestial Suppression fixed Meng Ji¡¯s soul forcibly, and then, using the soul-searching expertise contained within the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, Chen Fei began to quickly sift through Meng Ji¡¯s memories. However, the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword is only a Sun Moon Realm martial arts technique, and the memories it sifted from Meng Ji were only the most superficial ones related to martial arts; they were all very vague and merely fragmented pieces. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly when he saw a tall mountain in Meng Ji¡¯s soul. The entire mountain was bare, devoid of any trees, and in front of the mountain, there was a lake, its water shimmering black. From the memory fragments, Chen Fei felt as if he could smell the stench from the black water. But these were not the focus. In that foul-smelling lake water, Chen Fei saw a piece of wood. ¡°Spirituality Wood?¡± The appearance of this wood closely resembled that of the fabled Spirituality Wood. Chen Fei wanted to continue observing the mountain but found that Meng Ji¡¯s memories no longer included this scene. Chen Fei stirred through Meng Ji¡¯s memories and saw an overhead view in mid-air, but beyond that, there were no other pictures related to that mountain. Chen Fei frowned slightly. With his knowledge of the Return to Nothing Realm, he truly could not discern the mountain¡¯s location. He could only wait to return to Jiguang City and then look up the information for verification. Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun were anxiously waiting in place, unaware of what the outcome of Chen Fei¡¯s battle with a Rule Integration Realm entity from the Evil Clans would be. Suddenly, a black gleam flashed through the air in front of them, followed by Chen Fei¡¯s figure appearing in mid-air. Chen Fei beckoned with his left hand, and the spiritual essence of Miao Zheng fell into his hand, thereby possessing three early-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essences. However, since all three from Meng Ji¡¯s party had used forbidden techniques, the spiritual essences extracted by Chen Fei were relatively less in quantity. Besides the spiritual essence, the most valuable were naturally the mystical treasures of the three from Meng Ji¡¯s party. The three low-grade mystical treasures were also damaged, not by Chen Fei¡¯s hand but because Meng Ji¡¯s trio had also burned the fragments of rules within their treasures. Luckily, the battle did not last long, so although these three low-grade mystical treasures were damaged, they had not fallen into the category of Celestial Treasures. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, moving to where Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun were; Kuang Xingfeng then showed a smile of relief on his face. ¡°Chen Fei, the other two Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans¡­¡± Hua Zhichun hesitated a bit but still couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°They¡¯re dead,¡± Chen Fei said with a soft smile. ¡°Dead, huh!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Hua Zhichun¡¯s expression became slightly dazed. Seeing Chen Fei appearing at last, Hua Zhichun had already guessed the outcome but was still unsure. After all, these were Rule Integration Realm entities, and Chen Fei had just recently broken through. Logically, the one at a disadvantage should have been Chen Fei. It is known that after breaking through to a new realm, although one¡¯s strength increases significantly, one is still at the bottom of the new realm. Not to mention, Chen Fei was facing two early-stage entities from the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm. A more optimistic estimate would be that Chen Fei had banished the two Evil Clans Rule Integration Realm entities somewhere, preventing them from getting the chance to communicate and sound the alarm. Unexpectedly, in just a short while, Chen Fei already completed the kills. Many common notions simply do not apply to Chen Fei. ¡°Chen Fei, you are a true prodigy of the human race!¡± Kuang Xingfeng opened his mouth and finally blurted out such a statement. ¡°I simply took the lead,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile, shaking his head. He then took out Meng Ji¡¯s Shadow Burial Dagger and said, ¡°I¡¯ll gather you two into the mystical treasure first, so even if a battle occurs, you won¡¯t get hurt in the crossfire.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun naturally had no objections. In the face of a battle at the Rule Integration Realm level, they would not only be unable to help, but they would also become a burden to Chen Fei. Chen Fei waved his hand, and the Shadow Burial Dagger emitted a layer of gray light, enveloping Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun, taking them into it. The mystical treasures resisted acknowledgment of their new master, as they had been with their previous one for thousands of years, so their initial resistance was quite fierce. Subduing them became impossible, and Chen Fei directly erased the spirituality of the three mystical treasures. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This caused the power of the three treasures to decrease slightly, but fortunately, they retained their basic power as mystical treasures. Chen Fei well appreciated the defiance of the three mystical treasures, but recognition did not mean acceptance. The victor becomes the king, the loser, the outcast¡ªsuch is the cruel reality of life. After securing the treasures, Chen Fei looked in the direction of Jiguang City. His figure flickered, and he flew straight ahead. It was time to leave Pushan City. With three Rule Integration Realm entities having died all at once, albeit in the early stage, it would certainly have struck a nerve within the Evil Clans. Chapter 1046 - Chapter 1046: Chapter 1011: The Burial Ground of the Open Heaven Realm_2 Chapter 1046: Chapter 1011: The Burial Ground of the Open Heaven Realm_2 After all, the Rule Integration Realm is different from the Sun Moon Realm, for each individual of the Rule Integration Realm is of utmost importance as a high-end combatant to their race. The death of one is a significant loss, let alone the fact that three had died at this moment. Chen Fei executed Celestial Suppression, continuously concealing his aura until it was finally compressed to the level of the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm. Running on the ground was too slow; only by flying in the mid-air could he achieve the fastest speed. And at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm, even if he were intercepted by those in the Rule Integration Realm, there was a small chance he might be overlooked. Of course, the greater likelihood was that the intercepting Rule Integration Realm from the alien races would come up to execute the kill, as in the minds of those within the Rule Integration Realm, slaying someone from the Sun Moon Realm was merely a matter of a single move. A distance under thirty thousand li, with the flight speed of the Rule Integration Realm, wouldn¡¯t take much time at all. When he was about five thousand li away from the interception point, Chen Fei lowered his speed to that of the mid-stage of the Sun Moon Realm, then continued to fly forward. Within the perception of his divine power Indestructible Vision, there was a threat five thousand li to the left and in front of him. However, the feeling of threat was not intense, likely to be someone at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Beyond the threat detected in the left front, there was also a sense of threat coming from nearly ten thousand li to the right front. This feeling of threat was considerably stronger, several times that of the left front. Clearly, the alien race intercepting on the right front was estimated to be a powerhouse above the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm. At Chen Fei¡¯s current level, dealing with an ordinary early-stage Rule Integration Realm was manageable. Even if the opponent had comprehended and refined over a dozen fragments of rules, Chen Fei was confident he could retreat in one piece, his physique shaped by the rule of strength being his greatest assurance. But once the opponent¡¯s comprehended fragments of rules reached the twenties or even neared the thirty-plus of the peak of the early Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei would find it incredibly difficult to cope. Celestial Suppression was strong, but Chen Fei had only just entered the threshold of the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression, and his own cultivation of the Sixth-Tier elemental power and soul had also just begun. An increase in battle strength requires time, and even for Chen Fei, it was no different. The distance closed bit by bit, and soon Chen Fei flew over more than three thousand li. A thousand li away, Weng Li, whose eyes had been feigning sleep, suddenly opened and looked forward. There, Weng Li perceived a very subtle fluctuation; despite the effort to conceal it, it was as conspicuous as a light in his perception. ¡°Human race of the Sun Moon Realm?¡± Weng Li¡¯s lips curled slightly. To have survived this far, that¡¯s some luck, but unfortunately, that luck is about to run out! Weng Li didn¡¯t move, floating in mid-air as he waited for the approaching human from the Sun Moon Realm. A thousand li, eight hundred li. At this distance, Weng Li could already make a clear judgment of the specific cultivation realm of the comer. Mid-stage Sun Moon Realm, nothing but a tiny ant. What a pity it¡¯s not the peak of the Sun Moon Realm; that human prodigy, Chen Fei, would offer a very generous reward! Lately, Weng Li had killed more than a dozen from the human race Sun Moon Realm, but to Weng Li, these were minor rewards, hardly worth mentioning. Only the reward for slaying Chen Fei of the human race could stir his heart. Or it would be to slay one from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, but being from the Rule Integration Realm himself, to kill an opponent in a one-on-one battle was not an easy feat. More often, cooperation with others from his own Rule Integration Realm was needed. Seven hundred li, five hundred li. In Weng Li¡¯s perception, the distance to the human junior was closing in, and in the next moment, Weng Li vanished from his spot, pouncing towards the location of the human Sun Moon Realm. No matter how small, it¡¯s still flesh! Three hundred li, compared to those in the Sun Moon Realm, Weng Li¡¯s speed was undoubtedly much faster. However, it seemed that the human of the Sun Moon Realm had sensed Weng Li¡¯s presence and directly resorted to forbidden techniques, fleeing towards Jiguang City with a speed even Weng Li found somewhat surprising. Weng Li had not concealed his presence just now, allowing the human from the Sun Moon Realm to detect something amiss, but Weng Li didn¡¯t really care about that. But this decisive use of forbidden techniques and the subsequent burst of speed were beyond Weng Li¡¯s expectations. In Weng Li¡¯s perception, the extent to which the human race was using forbidden techniques was extremely severe, the kind that showed no regard for the consequences. In other words, even if Weng Li did not pursue, that human from the Sun Moon Realm likely wouldn¡¯t survive in the end. Once you escalate a forbidden technique to such an intense level, it can only continue to burn like this, with no possibility of stopping midway. ¡°He must be relying on something, thinking that he won¡¯t die afterwards!¡± A cold smile appeared on Weng Li¡¯s face. He wasn¡¯t bothered by the hassle and gave up on the pursuit, but instead, his interest was piqued, and he began to accelerate, chasing behind. Over two hundred miles away, Chen Fei, sensing the pursuit of the Ice Race Rule Integration Realm behind him, remained composed. Whether or not the Ice Race Rule Integration Realm followed him, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be affected as long as they didn¡¯t fight nearby, attracting more Rule Integration Realms from alien races. In that case, he wouldn¡¯t be in too much danger. The two parties continued their chase, and in the blink of an eye, they had already flown out more than six thousand miles. The distance between them had also shrunk from nearly three hundred miles to less than a hundred miles. At this point, both parties could directly observe each other with the naked eye. They had already put more than ten thousand miles between them and the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm they had previously sensed. Even for someone in the Rule Integration Realm, this distance was too far for any perception. Unless it was a clash between those at the Emperor Realm that caused a massive resonance of rules, Rule Integration Realms over ten thousand miles away would not be able to sense anything. That is to say, at this location, barring accidents, Chen Fei was already mostly safe. On the way back to Jiguang City, as long as he was careful and avoided possible mid-stage Rule Integration Realms from the Evil Clans and the Ice Race, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have any serious issues. Thinking about this, Chen Fei looked back at Weng Li behind him. After running a thousand more miles, given the current rate at which the distance was closing, Weng Li would be able to make a move directly. Behind him, the pursuit of a Sun Moon Realm for over six thousand miles without killing him made Weng Li somewhat impatient. But the more this happened, the more Weng Li wanted to kill this junior from the human race. When the time came, he wanted to see what the junior was relying on that made him so confident he could burn away with forbidden techniques and not fear dying afterwards. After covering another five hundred miles or so, Weng Li already had his Frost Shadow Sword in hand. Suddenly, Weng Li¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and he looked to his right where the presence of a human race was swiftly passing by in this direction. The owner of this presence had detected Weng Li¡¯s presence, and likewise sensed that of the human race from the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°An injured human from the Rule Integration Realm!¡± Weng Li¡¯s eyes lit up. The weakness in the aura of this human from the Rule Integration Realm was so clear that Weng Li could perceive it even a thousand miles away. Weng Li glanced at the human from the Sun Moon Realm ahead, and the Frost Shadow Sword in his hand suddenly slashed down. In the next moment, a beam of cold light spanned dozens of miles, enveloping the area ahead. Weng Li didn¡¯t wait to see the result. His figure flickered, heading straight for the injured human from the Rule Integration Realm. Killing a Sun Moon Realm yielded little reward, and with one slash of the sword, that human from the Sun Moon Realm would surely not survive. And killing a human from the Rule Integration Realm would bring an extremely generous reward from his clan, enough to cover Weng Li¡¯s cultivation needs for a significant period in the future. Chen Fei glanced at the assault from behind and then sensed the newly arrived human from the Rule Integration Realm, frowning slightly. This newly detected presence was strangely familiar to Chen Fei¡ªit was Yu Dingshan, the head of the Qiankun Mansion in charge of the cultivation room. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected to encounter him here. However, judging from the aura, Yu Dingshan¡¯s situation didn¡¯t look optimistic. As Yu Dingshan sensed the presence here, he hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to flee. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to save another; it was that he simply didn¡¯t have the strength to do so. Yu Dingshan¡¯s body was severely injured, and moreover, his mystical treasures still contained many from the Sun Moon Realm that he had managed to save. If Yu Dingshan forced himself to attempt another rescue, he might not only fail to save anyone but might also end up sacrificing himself. And if Yu Dingshan were killed, then all those from the Sun Moon Realm that he had arduously saved within his mystical treasures wouldn¡¯t survive either. Yu Dingshan knew very well what was more important. Chapter 1047 - Chapter 1047: Chapter 1012: Hero Among the Great Chapter 1047: Chapter 1012: Hero Among the Great Chen Fei stopped in mid-air, turning his body to look at the incoming sword light. The sword light was filled with an icy glow, and one could faintly hear the sound of space being frozen. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei swung his left hand, shattering the sword light with a palm strike. This sword light was just a casual strike from Weng Li. For those in the Sun Moon Realm, it was undoubtedly a death sentence, but for Chen Fei, as he was now, it was a matter of flicking his wrist. No more than ten fragments of rules, he was considered on the same level as Meng Ji and his cohort, but undeniably much stronger. In the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, the gap of just one fragment of rules sometimes resulted in a difference in battle strength unless one cultivator practiced an extremely fine martial art or had some powerful Supreme Treasure or mystical treasures. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, the number of rule fragments comprehended could reflect the true strength of a person in the Rule Integration Realm. It was so in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm because the Sixth-Tier martial arts were just beginning. Only when reaching mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm and beyond would the differences in martial arts become apparent. Even toward the latter part of the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, starting with over twenty fragments of rules, the difference between the geniuses and ordinary cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm began to show. Every cultivation realm has its own geniuses. The cultivators who managed to break through to the Rule Integration Realm were also geniuses, but whether they could continue to advance rapidly in the new realm entirely depended on whether their talents could sustain them. Chen Fei looked at Weng Li¡¯s disappearing figure, sensing the warning coming from the Indestructible Vision. An alien race in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was at least nearly twenty thousand miles away. The battle fluctuations erupted between those in the Rule Integration Realm could not affect such a distant range. Chen Fei lightly stepped back with his right foot, disappearing from the spot as he flew towards the direction of Yu Dingshan. Hundreds of miles away, Weng Li looked back. The sword he had just slashed seemed to have been neutralized. Weng Li frowned lightly. That human of the Sun Moon Realm was indeed somewhat unusual. Weng Li thought for a moment and decided to first kill the severely injured human of the Rule Integration Realm ahead. If there was enough time afterward, he would then kill the unusual human of the Sun Moon Realm as well. In the distance, Yu Dingshan, sensing the Ice Race of the Rule Integration Realm chasing behind, could not help but show a bitter smile on his face. He had just used secret techniques to escape from the hands of other Evil Clans of the Rule Integration Realm, thinking he had already broken through the blockade line of the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm. But unexpectedly, at this location, he encountered another of the Ice Race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. If Yu Dingshan had not been injured, he would not have feared this Ice Race Rule Integration Realm since they were both in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm. What the actual outcome would be had to be determined by combat. But now, grievously wounded, his overall strength was reduced to less than thirty percent. Facing a fully-powered early-stage Rule Integration Realm opponent at this time, the likelihood of Yu Dingshan being slain was over ninety percent. Yu Dingshan took a deep breath, clearing his mind of distractions. From the moment he received the rescue mission, Yu Dingshan knew it would not be easy, and it was indeed fraught with danger, but ultimately, Yu Dingshan still came. The Qiankun Mansion had many geniuses of the Sun Moon Realm fallen within the boundaries of Pushan City. These prodigies of the Sun Moon Realm all had the potential to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, becoming the central pillars of the human race. For them to die at the hands of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans was truly too great a loss. So, Yu Dingshan came and even managed to save several Sun Moon Realm disciples. The only regret was that Yu Dingshan did not encounter several individuals he most wanted to help. Kuang Xingfeng and Chen Fei, these were talents who could win against those from higher realms. Especially Chen Fei, the leader of the Age Tower, advancing to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm in the future was almost certain. If during the time in the Rule Integration Realm, he took each step more steadily, not rushing or being arrogant and comprehended the rules solidly, then the chance of reaching the peak of the Rule Integration Realm would be very high. But Yu Dingshan searched for several days within the boundaries of Pushan City, always failing to encounter Chen Fei and Kuang Xingfeng. Later, Yu Dingshan accidentally encountered an Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm and fought a fierce battle. Sensing the battle fluctuations, other Evil Clans of the Rule Integration Realm directly pursued and began to surround Yu Dingshan for the kill. It was only because Yu Dingshan was strong enough and his body movements were excellent that he hadn¡¯t already been buried in the territory of Pushan City. Yu Dingshan formed hand signs, the surrounding rules began to tremble in resonance, and he spat out a mouthful of essence and blood. His speed suddenly increased, and he disappeared from the spot in an instant. Behind, sensing Yu Dingshan¡¯s speed increase, Weng Li¡¯s face showed a grim smile as he pointed a finger at his forehead. The next moment, Weng Li¡¯s figure became blurred, and a blue-glowing channel flashed through mid-air, with Weng Li disappearing as well. Profound Ice Escape! Utilizing the resonance with the surrounding ice-elemental rules, using the space¡¯s ice-elemental rules as a channel for short-distance translocation. This escape technique was extremely fast, but the consumption was also very high. That was why Weng Li had not used this move while chasing Chen Fei. Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut was unnecessary for just killing a mere Sun Moon Realm cultivator, as Weng Li had always been quite casual about it. But now, to kill a fellow Rule Integration Realm cultivator, and one who was severely injured at that, clearly presented a huge reward right there. In such circumstances, Weng Li naturally had no hesitation; everything was focused on slaying this human of the Rule Integration Realm. Yu Dingshan and Weng Li, one fleeing and the other chasing, in just a short time, had already crossed thousands of miles. Yu Dingshan couldn¡¯t shake off Weng Li, making his complexion grow increasingly pale. Already severely injured, now invoking secret techniques to stimulate his body¡¯s potential, naturally compounded Yu Dingshan¡¯s injuries. And yet, at this moment, Yu Dingshan couldn¡¯t stop, for once caught by the Ice Race cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm following behind, Yu Dingshan would be even less able to escape. After a short time, Yu Dingshan¡¯s speed began to decline. It wasn¡¯t that Yu Dingshan didn¡¯t want to maintain his speed, but his worsening injuries had made it increasingly hard for him to control his own power. This resulted in his body movements starting to become affected. As he lost control of his power, his body¡¯s condition grew even worse. This was a vicious cycle. Initially, Yu Dingshan was able to rely on the strong control of the Rule Integration Realm to forcibly command his body. But once one part started malfunctioning, the essence, energy, spirit, and soul throughout his entire body began a chain reaction. Just as the saying goes, ¡°When an army collapses, it collapses like a landslide¡±; sometimes, body injuries are just like that. Weng Li sensed Yu Dingshan¡¯s decreasing speed from behind and couldn¡¯t help but reveal a ferocious smile. Having chased such a long distance, he had finally worn down the injuries of this Human Clan Rule Integration Realm cultivator. The distance between them began to decrease significantly; Yu Dingshan desperately wanted to increase his speed, but ultimately, Weng Li kept getting closer bit by bit. Initially, they were thousands of li apart, but now they were within five hundred li, and that distance was still closing. Three hundred li, one hundred li! Weng Li could clearly see the figure of the Human Clan Rule Integration Realm cultivator ahead, and at this distance, Weng Li could perceive even more clearly the extent of the injuries that the person ahead was suffering. He had reached the point where he could no longer hide his waning vital energies. The smile on Weng Li¡¯s face grew larger and larger; this was simply a gift from heaven. He had not expected that in pursuing a Human Clan Sun Moon Realm, he would encounter a severely wounded Human Clan Rule Integration Realm cultivator. If it weren¡¯t for chasing that Human Clan Sun Moon Realm, based on Weng Li¡¯s original position, he might have let this Human Clan Rule Integration Realm cultivator quietly escape. Yu Dingshan looked back once and gradually came to a stop. He could no longer outrun Weng Li, and eventually, he might not even have the energy left to fight back, being utterly worn down along the way. If that was the case, it was better to make a final, desperate strike. Even if he couldn¡¯t take down the Ice Race Rule Integration Realm cultivator in mutual destruction, he was determined to inflict some injury! Yu Dingshan¡¯s eyes began to harden, and he swung his right hand, releasing thirteen beings in the Sun Moon Realm from the mystical treasure. ¡°Split up and run, don¡¯t look back!¡± Yu Dingshan¡¯s voice rang in the ears of the thirteen Sun Moon Realm beings. Among these thirteen, their cultivation varied; the highest being at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, the lowest at the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm. At that moment, hearing Yu Dingshan¡¯s words, they dared not delay and desperately dashed toward the direction of Jiguang City. While they were inside the mystical treasure, Yu Dingshan had already explained the situation to them. Facing an Ice Race Rule Integration Realm, these Sun Moon Realm beings could not offer any help. Instead, fleeing at maximum speed to Jiguang City was the best way to honor Yu Dingshan¡¯s efforts of venturing deep into the boundaries of Pushan City to rescue them. Yu Dingshan held the Carefree Stick, his heavily wounded and dejected aura gradually retracting, and a solemn destructive power rippled out from him. Only by risking his life, did he have that sliver of hope. Yu Dingshan didn¡¯t want to die¡ªas long as there was a glimmer of hope, he wished to live. But to live under such circumstances, he had to be willing to risk his life. Placing himself in a situation of life or death, there lied a chance for survival! Seeing Yu Dingshan stop, Weng Li disengaged from his Profound Ice Escape, holding the Frost Shadow Sword, and began to rapidly close the distance toward Yu Dingshan in strides of leagues at a time. A tremendous aura surged to the sky as a celestial phenomenon of an Ice Lion formed above, roaring furiously at Yu Dingshan¡¯s position. The thirteen Sun Moon Realm beings who had fled hundreds of li felt their forms waver. Although Weng Li¡¯s aura was not directed at them, the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s suppression of the Sun Moon Realm was incredibly strong. At such a close distance, even receiving only the aftermath, their souls struggled to withstand it. A sense of despair involuntarily rose within the hearts of the thirteen Sun Moon Realm beings. Even with Yu Dingshan bearing the brunt behind them, they feared they might still not escape death. They had thought that being rescued by the head of the Qiankun Mansion meant they could safely reach Jiguang City and completely escape the peril. However, it seemed that their joy was premature. The cold wind fluttered Yu Dingshan¡¯s robes; he exuded no aura, but a heavy oppressive force bore directly onto Weng Li. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Just one strike, he only sought one strike. Either to battle out a path for survival or to face direct annihilation. Perceiving the change in Yu Dingshan¡¯s aura, Weng Li¡¯s expression grew somber. A glint of cold light flashed in Weng Li¡¯s eyes, then a smirk curled his lips, amazed that a severely wounded being even dared to attempt escape from his grasp. Weng Li raised the Frost Shadow Sword, just about to attack, suddenly sensed a figure rushing extremely fast from behind his right. Chapter 1048 - Chapter 1048: Chapter 1013: Using Oneself as Bait Chapter 1048: Chapter 1013: Using Oneself as Bait Human Race Sun Moon Realm pinnacle? Upon sensing the coming person¡¯s aura strength, Weng Li discarded it from his mind. A mere Sun Moon Realm wouldn¡¯t change anything. But almost immediately, Weng Li¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. ¡°No, this aura¡­¡± A thought flashed through Weng Li¡¯s mind, and he finally recognized what was familiar¡ªit was the aura of that human prodigy, Chen Fei! Ever since learning that the human Chen Fei was within the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, both the Ice Race and Evil Clans had passed on Chen Fei¡¯s information to every single one within the Rule Integration Realm. Whether to pursue within the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City was up to the discretion of each within the Rule Integration Realm, but if encountered, there was only one requirement: kill on sight. If one could capture alive, that would be even better, and the reward bestowed would be much greater. Unable to capture, at the very least, one must forcefully eradicate Chen Fei to prevent future troubles for both the Ice Race and Evil Clans. Hundreds of miles away, it seemed Chen Fei had sensed the situation here and abruptly reigned in his aura before switching directions without hesitation and flying toward another location. ¡°Such perceptive distance and the technique to condense one¡¯s aura, this Number One of the Human Race Sun Moon Realm is indeed different!¡± Within Weng Li¡¯s perception, Chen Fei¡¯s aura became fainter and fainter, and in a few breaths¡¯ time, he might completely lose track of Chen Fei. Moreover, the flying speed that Chen Fei displayed was exceptionally fast, much faster than any pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm that Weng Li had ever seen. In other words, if Weng Li didn¡¯t immediately pursue, even a slight delay would cause him to lose Chen Fei¡¯s trail. To kill a severely injured early-stage Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, especially when the opponent was set on a fight to the death, would require careful handling if one wished not to pay a heavy price. That assuredly would take up some time here. Weng Li fixed his gaze on Yu Dingshan. Killing a human in Rule Integration Realm would, aside from obtaining the possessions on the human, also bring additional rewards from his clan. Those combined were quite substantial, and that was exactly why Weng Li, upon sensing Yu Dingshan, immediately gave chase¡ªthat was like pie falling from the sky. But when compared to the rewards for slaying Chen Fei, while not that it becomes unworthy of mention, the rewards had a significant difference. Chen Fei, a pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, didn¡¯t possess anything of value on him, but the rewards given by the clan were too generous, equivalent to slaying a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouse. Weng Li himself was only at the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, aspiring to kill a mid-stage would take who knows how long. If he could capture Chen Fei alive, the rewards would increase yet again¡ªwho at the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm could refuse that? As Weng Li sensed Chen Fei¡¯s aura, the severely wounded Yu Dingshan also took notice. The initially resigned Yu Dingshan¡¯s expression changed dramatically as he was content to face death. Previously, inside the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, he desperately sought to locate Chen Fei but simply could not encounter him. And now, as he was about to die, the aura of Chen Fei appeared here; it was both absurd and helplessly ironic. The once suicidal determination in Yu Dingshan evaporated, and he lunged towards Weng Li without hesitation. Yu Dingshan¡¯s thoughts were no longer of a desperate struggle but to hold Weng Li back, to deny him a chance to pursue Chen Fei. With Chen Fei appearing here, as long as he could stall Weng Li, Chen Fei should be able to escape smoothly back to Jiguang City. For the price of his life, Yu Dingshan, exchanging for the future late stages of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, or possibly even the Emperor Realm, felt it was incredibly worth it! Seeing Yu Dingshan lunge at him and the changes in Yu Dingshan¡¯s aura, Weng Li understood his intent right away. To entangle him here thoroughly, not with the aim of inflicting harm but merely to delay as much time as possible. An early-stage Rule Integration Realm, even if it¡¯s a severely injured one, could truly hold an opponent for a considerable time once they decide to stall. Weng Li snorted coldly and didn¡¯t hesitate to abandon Yu Dingshan, flying off in Chen Fei¡¯s direction. ¡°Weren¡¯t you supposed to kill me? Why are you running?¡± Yu Dingshan shouted sternly, but Weng Li didn¡¯t respond at all. And as Weng Li saw Yu Dingshan chasing him fiercely, a sinister smile appeared on his face. Chen Fei, he, Weng Li, was determined to kill. This Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, Weng Li also did not intend to spare. Let Yu Dingshan chase him; once he had captured and slain Chen Fei, it would be just the right moment to kill Yu Dingshan too. The rewards from his clan for both, he, Weng Li, wanted them all! Nearly a thousand miles away, Chen Fei, sensing Weng Li and Yu Dingshan flying his way, released a slight sigh of relief. Given the choice, Chen Fei would have preferred to rush right to Weng Li and Yu Dingshan, but the reality was that when Chen Fei was following behind, he found himself getting increasingly farther away. Weng Li and Yu Dingshan had previously erupted with secret techniques, drastically increasing their flight speed. Chen Fei, who had just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm, had decent battle strength, but his body movements remained a weakness. Much improved compared to before his breakthrough, but still only comparable to his own ability back in the Sun Moon Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only He attempted to use teleportation to speed up, but the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s space was too stringent, which actually made it not so fast. Weng Li was quite far from Chen Fei at the time, unable to draw him into the Cangqiong Domain. Therefore, Chen Fei chased after them for a moment, only to find the distance grew wider and wider. When Chen Fei sensed Weng Li and Yu Dingshan coming to a stop, ready for battle, Chen Fei was still nearly a thousand miles away from the two. For a person in the Rule Integration Realm, that distance was not long, but by the time Chen Fei could get there, Yu Dingshan would probably be reduced to ashes. Chapter 1049 - Chapter 1049: Chapter 1013: Using Oneself as Bait_2 Chapter 1049: Chapter 1013: Using Oneself as Bait_2 Thus, Chen Fei devised this plan to use himself as bait, which indeed drew the pursuit of a member from the Ice Race at the Rule Integration Realm. Maintaining a speed slightly faster than the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei traced an arc toward the direction of Jiguang City. In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Weng Li was already over a hundred miles from Chen Fei, with Yu Dingshan trailing another two hundred miles behind Weng Li. Yu Dingshan was indeed at the end of his rope, yet he still thought of rescuing Chen Fei. If Yu Dingshan had chosen to flee at the moment Weng Li turned around, he would have already escaped Weng Li¡¯s lock-on by now. Weng Li¡¯s gaze was fixed tightly ahead, sensing the aura emanating from Chen Fei¡¯s body, his smile becoming harder to suppress. Indeed, it was that human prodigy, the top of the Age Tower list. Weng Li flipped the Frost Shadow Sword in his hand, and the next moment, a sword light traversed hundreds of miles, slashing toward Chen Fei. Even an attack from an individual at the Rule Integration Realm, spanning such a distance, would uncontrollably weaken. However, in Weng Li¡¯s eyes, it was completely sufficient to deal with someone from the Sun Moon Realm. Even if he couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei, he would certainly be able to injure him, making it easier to capture him alive afterward. ¡°Clang!¡± Facing the sword light attacking from behind, Chen Fei seemed to have nowhere to hide and eventually had to strike the icy light with his sword. But the next moment, Chen Fei was entirely encased in ice midair by the sword light. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Upon seeing this scene, Weng Li laughed out loud uncontrollably. ¡°To bully a junior, you disgrace the Rule Integration Realm!¡± Yu Dingshan shouted angrily, desperately trying to increase his speed, but he was always unable to catch up with Weng Li. He could only watch helplessly as Weng Li flew up to Chen Fei and reached into the ice mountain with one hand, aiming for Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Inside the ice mountain, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze turned toward Weng Li. Weng Li, observing the calmness in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, slightly frowned. Something was amiss. Facing the capture by someone from the Rule Integration Realm, a cultivator of the Sun Moon Realm, even at its peak, shouldn¡¯t be so calm. This was starkly different from the panicked fleeing before. Weng Li¡¯s outstretched left hand suddenly exerted force. Initially, he intended only to capture Chen Fei alive, but at that moment, Weng Li changed his mind and decided to kill him on the spot to avoid future troubles. ¡°Boom!¡± A dull booming sound erupted, and the seemingly indestructible ice mountain instantly shattered. In midair, Weng Li¡¯s palm didn¡¯t catch Chen Fei¡¯s neck but collided with Chen Fei¡¯s left hand instead. In that clash, Weng Li¡¯s expression dramatically changed as a massive force rushed along his left arm and instantly flooded into his body. As it passed, the blocking effect of the essence force was negligible. The next moment, Weng Li¡¯s left arm exploded into a mist of blood. ¡°Who are you!¡± Weng Li took a step back and demanded, his voice harsh while his internal power ran at its limit. His right hand, holding the Frost Shadow Sword, slashed toward Chen Fei. In his fury and shock, Weng Li used secret techniques, causing his aura to surge significantly. ¡°Human race, Chen Fei.¡± A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face: ¡°Are you sure I¡¯m not the one you¡¯re trying to kill?¡± As Weng Li retreated, Chen Fei took a step forward, followed by the appearance of twelve warriors behind him which then merged into him, causing his aura to soar instantly. The Qianyuan Sword emitted a melodious sword cry, slashing downward toward Weng Li. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword collided with the Frost Shadow Sword, the coldness in the Frost Shadow Sword attempting to surge into Chen Fei¡¯s body through the Qianyuan Sword, but it shattered instantly due to the twisting rule of strength on the Qianyuan Sword. The violent force swept through Weng Li¡¯s body, causing him to lose control of his form and stagger back involuntarily. After stepping back, Weng Li spat out a mouthful of blood. Three steps later, Weng Li¡¯s face turned deathly pale. With a single move, Weng Li was grievously injured. Though Weng Li¡¯s realm was undoubtedly higher than Meng Ji and the others, it was only by a limited margin. And facing Chen Fei alone, the outcome was predictable. Weng Li looked incredulously at Chen Fei. Was this really the human race Chen Fei, the top of the Age Tower? Wasn¡¯t it just a few months ago that he was in the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm, and then news came that he had broken through to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm? It hasn¡¯t been long, and his realm has already advanced in succession, cultivated fast enough. So now, he¡¯s directly entered the Rule Integration Realm? Rule Integration Realm it is. Sometimes, geniuses truly defy all standard descriptions. But how can he possess such strength just after breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm? Even for a genius, defying norms should have its limits! At this moment, not only was Weng Li¡¯s mind in chaos, but Yu Dingshan, who was desperately rushing towards the scene from over a hundred miles away, was also dumbfounded when he saw the scene from afar. That was indeed Chen Fei; having seen Chen Fei so many times at Qiankun Mansion, and after Chen Fei had spent so long in the cultivation room, Yu Dingshan could not possibly mistake someone else for him. But when had Chen Fei made his breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm? Moreover, the strength he displayed after his breakthrough, wasn¡¯t it exaggerated? In Qiankun Mansion, Yu had heard much about Chen Fei, and Chen Fei¡¯s feats within the Glass Space were spoken highly of by many. But none of those were as shocking as the moment when Chen Fei, with a single sword strike, severely wounded a member of the Ice Race who was in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm. It was precisely because he saw it with his own eyes that he found it even harder to believe! ¡°Roar!¡± An Ice Lion appeared behind Weng Li, roaring madly at Chen Fei. The massive sound wave gathered the vital energy of heaven and earth, pressing a vast power towards Chen Fei¡¯s soul at an even more minute level. Chen Fei stepped forward, completely ignoring the soul Perception attack, and slashed down with his sword again. The divine powers of Indestructible ensured that even if his soul was injured, he could convert vitality and spirit to compensate. There was also Celestial Suppression; although it didn¡¯t involve cultivating essence force, focusing only on physique, this physique¡¯s defense was comprehensive, enveloping all essence, energy, spirit, and soul. Thus, no matter the aspect from which Chen Fei was attacked, the adversary would ultimately have to confront Chen Fei¡¯s rule body. As the Ice Lion roared, Weng Li had already begun to flee backward. Weng Li never thought that the Ice Lion¡¯s soul Perception attack could inflict any harm on Chen Fei, but it might at least delay Chen Fei¡¯s advance. However, Chen Fei¡¯s stance of completely withstanding and ignoring the Ice Lion¡¯s attack had disrupted Weng Li¡¯s plans. Following the sweep of the Qianyuan Sword, a powerful space barrier emerged around them, leaving Weng Li no chance to escape elsewhere. He was forced to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s attack directly. Having already been severely wounded by a previous strike, how could he survive another? ¡°If you wish for my death, don¡¯t expect to get off easy either!¡± A silent, destroying aura spread from Weng Li as he began to fight for his life, raising the Frost Shadow Sword, about to strike at Chen Fei. However, the flow of essence force within his body suddenly paused. Forget Technique! Faced with such a flaw, Chen Fei didn¡¯t hesitate; he slightly adjusted the direction of the Qianyuan Sword and continued it downward. In the blink of an eye, Weng Li hadn¡¯t noticed any deficiency in his divine powers, or perhaps, after so many years of cultivatings, this was the first time Weng Li had heard of any divine powers among the human race owning the effect of Forget Technique. Formulaic thinking, coupled with the urgency of time, left Weng Li no chance to react. It wasn¡¯t just Weng Li; even Miao Zheng, who had faced Chen Fei alone before, had suffered the same fate. Facing this kind of divine power that can forcibly induce forgetting, one simply cannot defend against it. Only because Weng Li had a far superior comprehension of the rules than Chen Fei could he resist the effects of the Forget Technique. ¡°Clang!¡± The collision of sword blades sent a grating metallic sound shooting into the sky. The two swords were locked in the air for a moment before the Qianyuan Sword tore through the sword energy of the Frost Shadow Sword, overpoweringly pressed it down, and smashed into Weng Li¡¯s body. Protective essence force, clothing, skin, flesh, tendons, bones. The Frost Shadow Sword crushed everything in its path inch by inch, until most of Weng Li¡¯s body turned into a mist of blood. Weng Li stared at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with despair and a trace of perplexity. He was the one who came to kill, the humans should be the ones in despair, so how had it come to this? Where had things gone wrong? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Hiss!¡± The Qianyuan Sword flipped, its blade grazing Weng Li¡¯s neck, and a head flew up. The wild power crushed all the vitality within Weng Li¡¯s body, letting this member of the Ice Race and Rule Integration Realm completely perish in body and path. ¡°Chen Fei¡­¡± It was at this time that Yu Dingshan finally arrived, looking at the blood mist beside him, then glancing at Chen Fei. Chapter 1050 - Chapter 1050: Chapter 1014: The Name Spreads Across the Human Race Domain Chapter 1050: Chapter 1014: The Name Spreads Across the Human Race Domain Yu Dingshan was too shocked to know what to say at the moment. The person before him was indeed Chen Fei, unmistakable by his aura, his appearance, and that signature Mystical Treasure Qianyuan Sword. It was said that the Qianyuan Sword had been refined by Chen Fei while he was still in the Aperture Tempering Realm and had accompanied him all the way to the present. Taking a lower-grade spiritual weapon to the ultimate-grade Profound Treasure it was now¡ªthe process must have been no less difficult than breaking through from the Aperture Tempering Realm to the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Head Yu.¡± Chen Fei looked at Yu Dingshan and greeted him with a smile and a cupped fist salute. ¡°When did you break through to the Rule Integration Realm?¡± Yu Dingshan couldn¡¯t help but ask as he looked at Chen Fei. Not long ago, Yu Dingshan had personally witnessed Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm at Qiankun Mansion. Or rather, Yu Dingshan had witnessed each step of Chen Fei¡¯s advancement from the mid-level to the later stages, and then to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm within the cultivation room. Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was not so many days past. This fact was known by the human race, and the Ice Race and Evil Clans, through various channels, were also aware. Thus, neither the human race nor the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators believed Chen Fei could break through to the Rule Integration Realm anytime soon. After all, breaking through such major Cultivation Realms was much more difficult than minor breakthroughs within the Sun Moon Realm¡ªor rather, there was no comparison between the two. ¡°Not long ago, if I hadn¡¯t broken through, I¡¯m afraid I wouldn¡¯t be able to leave this land¡¯s boundary.¡± Chen Fei waved his hand, storing Weng Li¡¯s spiritual essence into the Concealment Bell, and also put the Frost Shadow Sword into his sleeve. The spiritual essence of four early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators and four lower-grade mystical treasures added to Chen Fei¡¯s possessions, causing his wealth to surge instantly. Yu Dingshan opened his mouth but didn¡¯t know what to say. Yu Dingshan had many doubts, and not only about how quickly Chen Fei had broken through to the Rule Integration Realm, but also about Chen Fei¡¯s currently displayed battle strength. Weng Li¡¯s strength was definitely not weak¡ªalthough not considered a powerhouse in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, he certainly didn¡¯t lack the power one should have at that level. Yet with such strength, Weng Li was bested by two sword strikes from Chen Fei, even when unleashing forbidden techniques; the outcome remained unchanged. The strength shown by Chen Fei had shocked Yu Dingshan even more than the fact that Chen Fei had just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm. However, why his strength was so formidable, especially so soon after his breakthrough, that was definitely a personal secret. Even if Yu Dingshan had no ill intentions and was merely curious, it still wasn¡¯t appropriate to ask outright. ¡°Let¡¯s leave this place first. I¡¯ve saved a few from the Sun Moon Realm before; let¡¯s go and find them.¡± Yu Dingshan suppressed his curiosity and decided it was best to leave the area before discussing further. With Chen Fei¡¯s newfound formidable power, the remainder of their journey should go smoothly as long as they weren¡¯t extremely unlucky. If left to their own devices to return to Jiguang City, probably fewer than half of those thirteen from the Sun Moon Realm would make it back. Although they had broken through the interception line of the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm, for hundreds of thousands of miles beyond, members from both races were still hunting the human race. Moreover, unlike the previous hundred thousand miles, the path ahead possessed only the Rule Integration Realms of the two races¡ªthere wouldn¡¯t be any from the Sun Moon Realm. Therefore, on the way back, they would either encounter no trouble or meet certain death. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei nodded, not objecting. Some hours later, Yu Dingshan found the thirteen from the Sun Moon Realm he had previously rescued. Each of these from the Sun Moon Realm bore a Rule Path Marker planted by Yu Dingshan, which made it possible for him to find each one even though they had fled separately. Each one of them, upon seeing Chen Fei next to Yu Dingshan, couldn¡¯t help but show shock in their eyes. Chen Fei¡¯s reputation was well known in the Qiankun Mansion; some of them had even been present to watch Chen Fei challenge the Age Tower. They were extremely familiar with Chen Fei. How much time had passed for Chen Fei to have broken through to the Rule Integration Realm? The aura between the Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm was vastly different, and they naturally wouldn¡¯t misidentify it. It was precisely because they couldn¡¯t be mistaken that the sudden sight of Chen Fei as a Rule Integration Realm powerhouse filled them with such overwhelming astonishment. Is this what a prodigy looked like? But, wasn¡¯t this prodigy¡¯s performance a bit too exaggerated? The thirteen cultivators from the Sun Moon Realm had no idea that Chen Fei had just killed a Rule Integration Realm member of the Ice Race with two sword strikes; otherwise, their current state of mind would likely be even more turbulent. After gathering the thirteen from the Sun Moon Realm, Yu Dingshan and Chen Fei began flying towards Jiguang City. Yu Dingshan¡¯s injuries were severe and couldn¡¯t be healed in a short time. Thus, staying somewhere to heal wasn¡¯t practical; the best option was to return to Jiguang City as quickly as possible. The distance to Jiguang City was nearly a million miles¡ªa distance not considered exaggerated for someone in the Rule Integration Realm. However, they might encounter Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans along the way, so flying at full strength wasn¡¯t possible. Chen Fei vigorously activated the Indestructible Vision technique, sensing any potential danger ahead. Whether it was ten thousand miles or more than a hundred thousand miles, Chen Fei would change course with Yu Dingshan to avoid any possible perils on their path. Yu Dingshan did not raise any objections. Chen Fei had previously survived unhurt from the encirclement and killings by the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, indicating a likely presence of a special sensing method involved. Otherwise, even for those in the Sun Moon Realm with great strength, a little bad luck on the first day could mean death and the destruction of their cultivation path. While following Chen Fei¡¯s occasional detours, they indeed did not encounter a single Rule Integration Realm being from the alien races, not even one from the human race. Yes, Chen Fei was avoiding even the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators. In such an environment, it was very hard for Chen Fei to distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong. Moreover, due to the distance, he could not even make out which human in the Rule Integration Realm it was. This was fundamentally different from the almost universally good people inside Qiankun Mansion. It wasn¡¯t that some people had suddenly turned bad, but rather, in an environment like Qiankun Mansion, everything was overseen by the human imperial sovereign. If you really had any dark plots or schemes, you had to conceal them well; otherwise, before your plans could even take action, they would already be caught by the sovereigns. In such an environment, Chen Fei could confidently display all his talent and exchange it for better cultivation allotment, allowing him to grow rapidly. If it wasn¡¯t for Qiankun Mansion, how could Chen Fei have possibly progressed from the early stage of the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm in just a few short years? Keep in mind that it took Chen Fei decades to break through to the Sun Moon Realm from the beginning of his cultivation. In fact, the time he spent cultivating in the Sun Moon Realm ended up being less than for any prior Cultivation Realm, which was simply inconceivable. But in an environment like that of Qiankun Mansion, with such an abundance of resources provided, Chen Fei managed to undergo such a transformation. The Rule Integration Realm was already considered high-end battle strength for the human race, able to disregard most dark plots and schemes, though not completely at will. There were still very many stronger than Chen Fei, so when caution was needed, Chen Fei still had to be careful. He would avoid the Rule Integration Realm individuals, but if he encountered someone from the Sun Moon Realm of the human race, Chen Fei would still fly over and take the person into his mystical treasures. Continuing on their way like this, it took three days for Chen Fei and Yu Dingshan to come across the army of Jiguang City. Seeing the solemn aura ahead, Chen Fei and Yu Dingshan looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief; they had finally returned to the territory controlled by the human race. In the span of three days, Chen Fei and Yu Dingshan rescued another eight Sun Moon Realm cultivators. These eight people, upon sensing Chen Fei¡¯s Rule Integration Realm aura, were no less shocked than the previous thirteen. So fast, he broke through to the Rule Integration Realm? And it was in the boundary of Pushan City, under such dangerous conditions¡ªit was simply unbelievable! Could it be said, as expected of the Age Tower¡¯s top ranker? When Chen Fei and Yu Dingshan saw the army of Jiguang City, several streaks of light rushed over from a distance, and then they saw Yu Dingshan and Chen Fei standing side by side in midair. Chen Fei waved his hand and released all the Sun Moon Realm cultivators from inside the mystical treasures, including Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun, as well as Chen Fei¡¯s master, Feng Xiupu and others. Seeing the ripple of the human race¡¯s aura within the army ahead, faces of individuals like Kuang Xingfeng all showed excitement. We¡¯re back, finally back! An hour later, the news of Age Tower¡¯s top ranker Chen Fei¡¯s return spread throughout the army, and with incredible speed, it reached inside Jiguang City. And from Jiguang City, it spread to the last five remaining human cities. Chen Fei¡¯s life and death situation truly moved many of the human race. After all, losing such a prodigy before he could fully grow would be a tremendous loss for the human race. Now, not only was Chen Fei safe and sound, but the message also indicated that Chen Fei had even broken through to the Rule Integration Realm. The Rule Integration Realm! Among this generation in Qiankun Mansion¡¯s students, Chen Fei was the first one to break through to the Rule Integration Realm. In fact, there were many students at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm who were already on the verge of breaking through and logically should have done so earlier. But the cultivation environment in Qiankun Mansion made these individuals hold back the thought of breaking through, to instead use the mansion¡¯s resources to review and patch up their previous cultivation efforts. Especially the Emperor Realm inheritances, aside from a few individuals with such inheritance, most at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm did not have it. Breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm with an Emperor Realm inheritance means smoother cultivation in the future. After all, for the Rule Integration Realm, there are corresponding Sixth-Tier inheritances available as well. No need to switch to different martial arts for cultivation; they could continue smoothly on their path. Therefore, many at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm are still at the stage of comprehending the Fifth-Tier Emperor Realm martial arts and have yet to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, making Chen Fei the biggest achievement of this generation in Qiankun Mansion. ¡°Master, Master, big news! Someone in this Qiankun Mansion session has broken through to the Rule Integration Realm,¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In a courtyard within Jiguang City, Sun Guangyuan was leisurely enjoying tea when his disciple Wei Hongyuan came in with a smile to report. ¡°Oh? Who has broken through to the Rule Integration Realm? Zhuo Anhua or Wan Changfu?¡± Sun Guangyuan looked up at his disciple and asked indifferently. ¡°Chen Fei, he¡¯s returned from the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, and he¡¯s broken through to the Rule Integration Realm.¡± Crack! The teacup in Sun Guangyuan¡¯s hand suddenly developed several cracks. Chapter 1051 - Chapter 1051: Chapter 1015: Sixth Stage Emperor Realm Heritage Chapter 1051: Chapter 1015: Sixth Stage Emperor Realm Heritage ¡°That¡¯s good news, I had heard that Jiguang City had sent many people to rescue Chen Fei from Pushan City¡¯s land¡¯s boundary, but I didn¡¯t expect him to make a breakthrough to Rule Integration Realm on his own and return.¡± Sun Guangyuan¡¯s expression remained unchanged, and the tea cup in his hand had also returned to its original condition without any visible cracks from before. ¡°Yes, not only has he returned, but Chen Fei also joined forces with Elder Yu to slay a member of the Ice Race in the Rule Integration Realm,¡± Wei Hongyuan said, his eyes filled with admiration. For anyone in the Sun Moon Realm, advancing to the Rule Integration Realm is the goal they all strive for. No one doubted whether Chen Fei could break through to the Rule Integration Realm. But that Chen Fei managed to complete his transition of realms under such perilous conditions exceeded everyone¡¯s expectations. After all, moving from the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm involves many dangers, and not finding a safe place could unnecessarily add many obstacles. Moreover, the breakthrough into the Rule Integration Realm is grand and imposing, and it¡¯s very likely that alien races would have caught up to him right at the critical moment of his breakthrough. The alien races wouldn¡¯t even need a Rule Integration Realm; just a Sun Moon Realm could easily kill the person attempting the breakthrough. Just thinking about it, one can understand how incredible it was for Chen Fei to achieve such a breakthrough under those circumstances. ¡°He truly is our race¡¯s prodigy, turning misfortune into a blessing!¡± Sun Guangyuan¡¯s face was full of smiles as he placed the teacup on the table. The matter of Sun Guangyuan secretly communicating with the alien races was known by no one but himself, not even his own disciple knew anything about it. ¡°Yes, and with Chen Fei¡¯s talents, his cultivating in the Rule Integration Realm should also be very fast,¡± Wei Hongyuan nodded. ¡°He will cultivate quickly.¡± Sun Guangyuan¡¯s gaze fluctuated, and the smile on his face remained as he asked, ¡°Where is Chen Fei now?¡± ¡°I heard he¡¯s currently in the city lord¡¯s mansion of Jiguang City,¡± Wei Hongyuan thought for a moment and then said. In the city lord¡¯s mansion of Jiguang City, Emperor Weng Zongfang looked down at Chen Fei and Yu Dingshan, particularly when he looked at Chen Fei, his eyes were filled with approval. ¡°This must be our first meeting.¡± Emperor Weng Zongfang¡¯s deep voice echoed in the hall, paused slightly, then continued, ¡°Previously, several from our tribe in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm had gone to Pushan City to coordinate a rescue, but there was no word from you. Now, you¡¯ve made a breakthrough into the Rule Integration Realm on your own, and you¡¯ve even slain a member of the Ice Race in the same realm.¡± Prince Weng Zongfang couldn¡¯t help but smile as he spoke. In these times of full-scale war with the Ice Race and Evile Clans, each emergence of a new Rule Integration Realm is a significant addition to the entire human race¡¯s power. Moreover, having also slain a member of the Ice Race in the Rule Integration Realm weakened the enemy¡¯s strength, which was incredibly valuable. ¡°It was just a stroke of luck, thanks to Head Yu¡¯s support,¡± Chen Fei bowed and said. He did not mention the slaying of three other Evil Clan members in the Rule Integration Realm. Slaying a member of the Ice Race along with Yu Dingshan was reasonable and justifiable. However, should Chen Fei have just broken through and then successively slain three Evil Clansmen in the Rule Integration Realm, the inconsistencies would be too numerous. A prodigy can defy common sense, but there are still limits. Kuang Xingfeng and Hua Zhichun¡¯s memories were blurred by Chen Fei using the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword. It wouldn¡¯t affect Kuang Xingfeng or the other person in any way, just making them subconsciously overlook that brief segment, and as time passed, the effects would grow weaker. Perhaps, decades later, they would recall this episode, but by then, Chen Fei¡¯s realm would have grown beyond recognition. Yu Dingshan, standing nearby, heard Chen Fei¡¯s words and did not refute them; Chen Fei had already discussed it with him beforehand. Just past the precarious point of the Sun Moon Realm, there was brilliance and the protection of Qiankun Mansion; that wasn¡¯t much. Upon reaching the Rule Integration Realm, many things had to be faced alone, and the Emperors would think you capable of handling them independently, no longer constantly looking to protect you. Thus, Yu Dingshan understood Chen Fei¡¯s considerations and agreed with him. ¡°Rewards for merits are due, what do you request?¡± Emperor Weng Zongfang asked with a smile. ¡°The junior needs some healing items,¡± Yu Dingshan bowed and said. ¡°You ventured deep into the boundary of Pushan City to save others, hence receiving such severe wounds. Healing items are rightfully provided to you; you may choose another request.¡± Emperor Weng Zongfang waved his hand, and a jade box flew towards Yu Dingshan. ¡°Thank you, Emperor. Then I would ask for another cultivating item,¡± Yu Dingshan considered for a moment and said. Cultivation, after all, is of utmost importance, seeing the battle strength Chen Fei displayed just after his breakthrough, stimulated Yu Dingshan to some extent. ¡°Agreed!¡± Emperor Weng Zongfang did not object, and another jade box flew towards Yu Dingshan, who reverently put it in his sleeve. ¡°And you?¡± Emperor Weng Zongfang turned to Chen Fei and asked. ¡°The junior would like a Sixth Stage Emperor inheritance,¡± Chen Fei stated his most urgently needed item. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Desolate Night God Slaying Sword was powerful, but it was, after all, a Fifth-Level technique. In Chen Fei¡¯s current configuration of battle strength at the Rule Integration Realm, there were many weak points, most notably his body movements, which were too slow. ¡°Currently, all in the Rule Integration Realm can learn such a martial art. You hold the token and can choose one from the storeroom; you may make another request,¡± A token appeared before Chen Fei, containing complex and intricate teleportation runes. ¡°The junior would like all Sixth Stage Emperor Realm martial arts,¡± Chen Fei considered for a moment and voiced his thoughts. Yu Dingshan turned his head in surprise towards Chen Fei. All Sixth Stage Emperor Realm martial arts? Chapter 1052 - Chapter 1052: Chapter 1015 Sixth Stage Emperor Realm Legacy_2 Chapter 1052: Chapter 1015 Sixth Stage Emperor Realm Legacy_2 Every set of Emperor Realm martial arts, tends towards different Rules. During the Rule Integration Realm cultivation, before reaching the peak of Rule Integration Realm and mastering a secondary Rule, it¡¯s absolutely forbidden to comprehend another secondary Rule, as this would sabotage one¡¯s own path of cultivation. Even cultivators in the Sun Moon Realm are well aware of this requirement. How could Chen Fei make such a request? ¡°Before reaching the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, all inheritances must only select the same Rule. It¡¯s an ironclad rule, and I alone cannot change it,¡± Weng Zongfang slightly furrowed his brows and continued, ¡°Therefore, holding this token, you can only choose inheritances of the same Rule. Once the Rules differ, you cannot take the inheritance from the storeroom.¡± ¡°The junior understands,¡± Chen Fei sighed softly in his heart. Despite having a rough understanding of this outcome before coming, being directly rejected was still somewhat disappointing for Chen Fei. The human imperial sovereign isn¡¯t stingy with those inheritances; rather, it is to prevent some exceptional talents from going astray by outright blocking the possibility of taking a wrong path. ¡°Do you have any other requests?¡± Weng Zongfang asked. ¡°The junior has an abundance of top grade primordial stones. Would it be possible to exchange them all for low-grade Primordial Crystals at market price?¡± Chen Fei pondered and said. Chen Fei could buy the pills that boost cultivation levels himself. Merely slaughtering an early-stage Rule Integration Realm alien race, and having to split the merits between two people, would not yield overly precious treasures. Since that was the case, it made sense to seize this opportunity to exchange all the top-grade primordial stones. After all, simplifying the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression would require one hundred thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Furthermore, simplifying Sixth Rank Emperor Realm martial arts would also start to require low-grade Primordial Crystals, thus having too many top-grade primordial stones was of not much use to Chen Fei anymore. ¡°Exchange for low-grade Primordial Crystals? Yes,¡± Weng Zongfang remembered that Chen Fei had slain thousands at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm in the Glass Space, so he indeed had quite a few top-grade primordial stones. ¡°I also have some cultivation insights here. You can look at them when you have time, to deepen your understanding of the Rule Integration Realm.¡± As he spoke, Weng Zongfang sent a jade scroll flying to Chen Fei. ¡°Thank you, Emperor!¡± Chen Fei bowed gratefully and received the jade scroll. This jade scroll was a personal gift from Weng Zongfang, who recognized Chen Fei¡¯s exceptional talent and hoped that Chen Fei could grow faster. A short time later, Chen Fei and Yu Dingshan left the great hall. ¡°Jiguang City is now very crowded. If you want a quiet place for cultivating, you can go to Jiguang Mountain, which offers cultivation rooms. I will also be there recently,¡± Yu Dingshan said to Chen Fei before parting. ¡°Okay,¡± Chen Fei nodded his head. Yu Dingshan patted Chen Fei¡¯s arm and then turned to leave. After watching Yu Dingshan¡¯s figure disappear, Chen Fei turned around, and a deacon from the city lord¡¯s mansion was already beside him, leading Chen Fei towards the mansion¡¯s storeroom. Within a short time, Chen Fei arrived in front of a hall. Faintly visible teleportation runes were engraved on the walls, resonating with the Rules in the surrounding space and connecting with the formations of the entire Jiguang City. As such, to forcibly break into the storeroom, it would probably require dismantling the entire city¡¯s formations. The deacon halted, gestured with his right hand, and let Chen Fei proceed. Chen Fei produced a token from his palm, and a wave swept over the token, causing the storeroom¡¯s main gate to slowly open. Pure vital energy surged out from the gate, causing a slight stir in Chen Fei¡¯s expression. Only a sufficient amount of sixth-grade spiritual materials could accumulate the vital energy of heaven and earth to such an extent. Chen Fei walked in, and the storeroom¡¯s door slowly closed behind him. ¡°What do you need?¡± The storeroom seemed somewhat dim, and a raspy voice suddenly echoed. Chen Fei turned to look at a corner where a person was sitting, who had been unnoticeable until that moment because they didn¡¯t make a sound. ¡°The junior needs Sixth Stage Emperor Realm inheritances. The Emperor has permitted the junior to choose all martial arts of the same Rule.¡± Chen Fei released the token, which automatically floated up and flew towards the figure. ¡°All Emperor Realm martial arts of the same Rule, your ambitions are indeed grand!¡± the figure chuckled softly, took the token, slowly stood up, and walked out of the shadows, revealing his appearance. Those shadows just now, were not merely formed by blocked light, they also involved the Rule of Shadows. Compared to the Rule of Shadows controlled by Meng Ji, the Rule of Shadows that this person before me mastered was undoubtedly much more complete; even Chen Fei was just unable to peer through the shadows to see the silhouette. Zhuo Mingyong, a late-stage powerhouse in the Rule Integration Realm, but he had not appeared before the public for many years. This information was obtained by Chen Fei just now from the deacon of the city lord¡¯s mansion. As for more about Zhuo Mingyong, even the deacon of the city lord¡¯s mansion was not clear. Because when he had come to the city lord¡¯s mansion to serve as a deacon, the storehouse had already been overseen by Zhuo Mingyong. ¡°Come with me.¡± Zhuo Mingyong pocketed the token, then started to walk forward, turning around. Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s steps were somewhat faltering, as if he were a person in his twilight years. But Chen Fei dared not underestimate him in the slightest, for in the late stage of the Rule Integration Realm, even if one¡¯s lifespan was nearing its end, as long as he had not truly taken his last breath, he could burst out the strength that was fitting of the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Zhuo Mingyong led Chen Fei to the very center of the storehouse, where there were several rows of bookshelves. ¡°This row consists entirely of Sixth Stage Emperor Realm inheritances; I have already grouped those with the same Rules together.¡± Zhuo Mingyong waved his hand, and the restrictions on the bookshelves were lifted. Chen Fei looked up, there were fifty-seven Emperor Realm inheritances divided into twenty-three locations, which indicated that these inheritances represented twenty-three secondary rules. Chen Fei glanced over them; the fewest had just one martial art, while the most had seven martial arts. The strength of rules and martial arts, naturally, cannot be determined by the quantity of martial arts. It only proves that the rules practiced by those seven martial arts might be more suitable for the human race to comprehend. The human race doesn¡¯t have special talents, and they seem to be average in all aspects, but it¡¯s not true that they don¡¯t lean towards anything. At least in the cultivation of rules, there are some rules that the human race truly cannot comprehend. While for certain other rules, the human race can sometimes show a slightly higher advantage. Chen Fei¡¯s intent, of course, was to get all fifty-seven Emperor Realm inheritances in his hands. If he could integrate them, it would restore the glory of the Sun Moon Realm and directly refine a first-rate inheritance for the human race. Although such an inheritance probably couldn¡¯t be cultivated by anyone in the human race and would belong exclusively to Chen Fei, it was enough for Chen Fei. But to prevent some geniuses who are fearless and think they are special from wanting to comprehend more than two rules, the human imperial sovereign strictly set the rule. Want to comprehend more than two rules? Sure! As long as your cultivation reaches the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm and you have first controlled one secondary rule, then you can learn as many other secondary rules as you wish. Chen Fei turned his head and saw that Zhuo Mingyong had nothing more to say, so Chen Fei walked up to the bookshelf and began to check the introduction of these inheritances, one by one. Chen Fei had studied all fifty-seven Sun Moon Realm Emperor Realm inheritances at Qiankun Mansion. But the Sun Moon Realm and the Rule Integration Realm still had quite significant differences. In the Sun Moon Realm, one can major in one characteristic with other rules as a supplement. Like the Heavenly Illusion Time Severing Technique, at the Sun Moon Realm, the illusion is primary, but it also included some other rule attributes, even incorporating some mysterious aspects of the Time Rule. However, upon reaching the Rule Integration Realm, it¡¯s impossible to mix so many attributes; it is definitely about cultivating a single rule to its limit. Since it was only a simple introduction to the martial arts, Chen Fei finished checking all the inheritance information in a short time. Chen Fei stood still, hesitated for a moment, then walked to a spot where five martial arts were stacked. The set of seven martial arts cultivated the Power of the Body. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Many imperial sovereigns of the human race were deeply influenced by the Desolate Soul Emperor from the past. Or rather, the entire human race, influenced by the Desolate Soul Emperor, leaned towards cultivating the Power of the Body. Had there been no Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei would definitely have chosen those seven Emperor martial arts. But if Chen Fei wanted to maximize his battle strength, especially under the condition of only being able to choose one rule martial art, essence force should not be chosen to cultivate the Power of the Body. Because Chen Fei¡¯s physique did not need the rules within the essence force to augment his strength, how to let essence force complement his physique to form stronger battle strength was what Chen Fei needed to consider. Chapter 1053 - Chapter 1053: Chapter 1016: All Directions Above and Below Called Yu Chapter 1053: Chapter 1016: All Directions Above and Below Called Yu Time is supreme, space is king. Destiny does not emerge, cause and effect reign supreme. This is a rhyme popular among the human race. In fact, there are many similar sayings, and each person in the Rule Integration Realm has their own opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of each rule. However, no matter how it changes, the rules of space always play an extremely important role. In front of Chen Fei were five Emperor inheritances, all of which involved cultivating the rules of space. Of course, these were not the main rules of space, but rather the secondary rules of ¡°Big.¡± The main rule of space, which requires the blending of various secondary rules, hasn¡¯t even been reached by those in the Open Heaven Realm of the human race, naturally leaving no one who had cultivated the main rule of space. Being able to cultivate the secondary rules of space was, to Chen Fei, already quite an incredible achievement for the human race. This specific secondary rule ¡°Big,¡± as the name suggests, can extend and enlarge normal space. If one could completely control this secondary rule, ordinary attacks would even hardly reach oneself. Of course, this is not absolute. Or it might be said that in this world, very few things are absolute. When the opponent masters other rules of similar caliber, it then mostly depends on each individual¡¯s ability to control their respective rules. Just as water extinguishes fire, but sometimes fire can also extinguish water. The secondary rules of space ¡°Big¡± and ¡°Small¡± are supposed to be relatively easy to control, but Chen Fei had just glanced at the inheritances on the shelves. In the Emperor inheritances of the human race, only the secondary rule of space ¡°Big¡± existed, as if the human race¡¯s talent could only comprehend this aspect of the space rules. Chen Fei finally chose this secondary rule of space, mainly considering the uniqueness of the space rules. Beyond the inherent strength of the space rules, they also form the foundation for most other rules. Chen Fei was different from other cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm; the rule fragments within him were forged from rule particles of various characteristics. This ensured that Chen Fei¡¯s three Divine Powers were not only unweakened but also elevated to a higher level. If Chen Fei could obtain all fifty-seven Emperor inheritances, then he could continue to refine various rule particles and cultivate upwards. But now, since he could only choose one rule, Chen Fei felt that selecting a fundamental but powerful rule would be a better choice. If Chen Fei had the chance later to acquire other Emperor inheritances and cultivate other secondary rules, he could fully integrate them into the space rules. Moreover, now that he was cultivating this secondary rule of space, any shortcomings related to his body movements could be said to be completely resolved. In the future, whether Chen Fei was pursuing an enemy or forced to flee due to lack of strength, this secondary rule of space could provide him with great assistance. The embarrassing situation of not being able to catch up to save Yu Dingshan within the boundaries of Pushan City should no longer occur. ¡°Space rules, ah, they¡¯re not easy to learn.¡± Seeing Chen Fei stop in front of the five inheritances of space rules, Zhuo Mingyong chuckled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t think that just because there are five inheritances concerning the rules of space in the Emperor inheritances, that it means they are suitable for many in the human race; in fact, very few can cultivate them, and most in the Rule Integration Realm can only reach entry level before they cannot advance further.¡± ¡°Thank you for the guidance, Senior, but the junior would like to give it a try,¡± Chen Fei said, bowing. After all, the highest rules are difficult to comprehend, which is almost inevitable. However, difficulty in comprehension was not within Chen Fei¡¯s considerations; he only considered suitability. ¡°You have the freedom to choose which martial arts to study. Have you made your decision?¡± Zhuo Mingyong responded neutrally to Chen Fei¡¯s words. Previously, Zhuo Mingyong did not know who Chen Fei was, just treating him as a usual newly advanced cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm. Zhuo Mingyong, who stayed in this storeroom, had long been detached from worldly affairs, and with his life nearing its end, he did not have the strength to concern himself with many things. But Chen Fei gave Zhuo Mingyong a very young impression, which piqued his curiosity, leading him to inquire about Chen Fei through special channels, and thus he understood Chen Fei¡¯s current reputation and achievements within the human regions. A prodigy indeed; even by Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s standards, he had to admit that Chen Fei was a true prodigy. A prodigy naturally has his own pride, and unless he truly encounters insurmountable difficulties, he will firmly believe his own talent can solve all problems. However, Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s reminder just now was indeed sincere. The inheritances of the secondary rules of space, though seemingly plentiful with five in total, represented a rather mediocre aspect of human talent. The five Emperors did not breakthrough to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm using only the secondary rules of space, but rather, after achieving the Emperor Realm, they later comprehended new rules and created these martial arts. And in the end, only these five Emperors managed to control the complete secondary rules of space; no other Emperors throughout human history had ever controlled these secondary rules of space. ¡°The junior is certain,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°Good!¡± Zhuo Mingyong waved his hand, and five inheritance stones appeared before him, then flew towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei carefully caught them, sensing the breath from the inheritance stones, and a smile could not help but appear on his face. Although he hadn¡¯t obtained all the Sixth Stage Emperor Realm martial arts, with these five, Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength would rapidly increase, especially since many of his weaknesses were now addressed. ¡°Did the Emperor say in the token that you still wanted to exchange top-grade primordial stones for low-grade Primordial Crystals?¡± Seeing Chen Fei carefully store the inheritance stones, Zhuo Mingyong revealed a slight smile as he spoke. ¡°Yes, I have quite a lot of top-grade primordial stones in my possession.¡± Chen Fei nodded, pulled out an inferior-grade Celestial Treasure from his sleeve, and handed it over. Previously, when he was in Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei had over six million ultimate-grade primeval stones. Later, in the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, Chen Fei killed quite a few warriors at the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm and the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. Especially at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, there were not many low-grade Primordial Crystals, but there were considerably more ultimate-grade primeval stones. Even if he did not sell those upper-grade and ultimate-grade Celestial Treasures and kept the spirit materials inside them, the number of ultimate-grade primeval stones Chen Fei possessed had once again exceeded ten million. ¡°Exchange all of them?¡± Zhuo Mingyong checked the number of ultimate-grade primeval stones in the Celestial Treasure, his eyebrows twitching slightly, as the amount was indeed quite substantial. ¡°Yes, exchange all of them.¡± Chen Fei nodded, ultimate-grade primeval stones were no longer useful to him, and even for his master and others, such a huge quantity wasn¡¯t necessary. ¡°Alright!¡± Zhuo Mingyong nodded, his palm trembling slightly, as he directly emptied the ultimate-grade primeval stones from the Celestial Treasure and replaced them with low-grade Primordial Crystals. Watching Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s movements, Chen Fei glimpsed the power, seeing from these simple actions the strong application of Rules in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. After Zhuo Mingyong exchanged them for low-grade Primordial Crystals, he released his hand and the Celestial Treasure flew towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei caught the inferior-grade Celestial Treasure with his right hand and a brief sweep of his mental defense revealed that it now contained nearly thirty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. ¡°If you have any fifth-tier materials or Celestial Treasures you don¡¯t need, I can also exchange them for low-grade Primordial Crystals,¡± Zhuo Mingyong softly said. Although geniuses possess their pride and generally don¡¯t take advice, Zhuo Mingyong was still willing to provide as much help as possible to Chen Fei within his responsibilities. Only by each generation growing up could the human race stand more firmly in the Return to Nothing Realm. ¡°Thank you, Senior!¡± Hearing Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s words, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes brightened, and he quickly took out the upper-grade and ultimate-grade Celestial Treasures from his sleeve. Previously, on the way back to Jiguang City, Chen Fei had already roughly sorted out the precious treasures in the Celestial Treasures. For the current Chen Fei, ordinary fifth-tier materials were no longer of much use, except for some that could help with breakthroughs, which he kept on hand. He would give them to Feng Xiupu and the others when they needed them. After receiving more than twenty pieces of Celestial Treasure from Chen Fei¡¯s hand, Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s mental defense swept over them, quickly assessing their value. A payment of just over twenty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals was placed into Chen Fei¡¯s Celestial Treasure. Thus, Chen Fei had exchanged all the fifth-tier materials and ultimate-grade primeval stones that he could not use for nearly sixty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. A short time later, Chen Fei left the storeroom. Zhuo Mingyong watched Chen Fei¡¯s disappearing figure, his gaze thoughtful. In his heart, Zhuo Mingyong still hoped that Chen Fei would gain some understanding of the Space Rules and embark on that path. Because in actual combat, Space Rules indeed held a significant advantage, especially for a prodigy like Chen Fei, it could protect him before he fully matured. But understanding the secondary rule of space was really too difficult. Under the escort of the deacon, Chen Fei left the city lord¡¯s mansion. Just as he stepped out of the main gate, a figure approached Chen Fei with respect. ¡°Senior Chen, I apologize for the intrusion!¡± Wei Hongyuan bowed in greeting. Chen Fei stopped, gazing at Wei Hongyuan with a hint of confusion; the face looked familiar, probably also a student from Qiankun Mansion before. ¡°My master, Sun Guangyuan, was also in Pushan City¡¯s land¡¯s boundary before but had not taken Senior Chen with him earlier. Hearing that Senior Chen has safely returned, he specially sends an invitation for Senior Chen to visit our mansion,¡± Wei Hongyuan said softly. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Senior Sun.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted and then he smiled, saying, ¡°Please tell Senior Sun that I appreciate his kind intentions, but I just broke through to the Rule Integration Realm and urgently need to stabilize my cultivation realm. I will definitely visit next time!¡± Wei Hongyuan paused, surprised by Chen Fei¡¯s refusal, but Chen Fei¡¯s reason was indeed reasonable. After all, having just made a breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm under those circumstances, he naturally needed to find a place to properly stabilize his condition. Wei Hongyuan bowed respectfully to Chen Fei, then turned and left. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly, and then a smile appeared on his lips as he turned to leave the city lord¡¯s mansion. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei wondered why he had not reported Sun Guangyuan in front of the Emperor. Without proof, it would just be idle speculation. That day in Pushan City, Sun Guangyuan had not made a move against Chen Fei, and there were no witnesses or evidence; relying solely on an uncharacteristic token proved nothing. After all, Sun Guangyuan was a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouse and had made visible contributions to the human race over the years. Aside from his high talent, Chen Fei¡¯s contributions to the human race were far less significant than those of Sun Guangyuan. Chapter 1054 - Chapter 1054: Chapter 1017: Shortcut to Cultivating Chapter 1054: Chapter 1017: Shortcut to Cultivating The human race rewards merit and punishes faults. But the foundation of these matters must be reasonable and justified. Therefore, if Chen Fei reported the matter to the Emperor without any evidence, it would not affect Sun Guangyuan at all. In less than a moment, Chen Fei arrived at a courtyard where Feng Xiupu and the others were currently residing. Within Jiguang City, Chen Fei did not have to worry about the safety of Feng Xiupu and his group. As for Sun Guangyuan¡¯s retaliation, as long as Feng Xiupu and his group did not leave Jiguang City, nothing would happen. Sun Guangyuan had not been exposed for many years, relying on being extremely cautious, never acting unless he was completely certain. In Pushan City, any ordinary individual at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm facing Sun Guangyuan¡¯s betrayal would undoubtedly die. Not to mention Chen Fei¡¯s notoriety, which led the Evil Clans and the Ice Race to pursue him fully. Chen Fei¡¯s safe arrival in Jiguang City was surprising to many, as it was truly difficult. Yu Dingshan, who was at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, stepped into the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City and almost died, let alone those in the Sun Moon Realm. ¡°I will be cultivating in seclusion at Jiguang Mountain soon. If there is anything, you can come directly to me there,¡± Chen Fei handed a jade token to Qu Qingsheng. Inside the token, there were also some Fifth-Tier pills and spirit materials, which were just what Qu Qingsheng and the others needed for their cultivation. These items, now trivial to Chen Fei, were essential for the cultivation of Qu Qingsheng and his group. ¡°Okay!¡± Qu Qingsheng nodded. Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough into the Rule Integration Realm was only known to them after arriving at Jiguang City. The Sun Moon Realm, Rule Integration Realm¡ªthese martial arts realms previously thought unreachable were now present among the disciples of the Primordial Sword Sect. Reflecting upon this, it still seemed unbelievable. Because of a single disciple, the fate of the entire sect had changed. ¡°You all cultivate well. By the next cultivation period, you should at least reach the Mountain Sea Realm,¡± said Chen Fei, looking towards Chi Yuqing and Tong Linyun. ¡°This concubine understands,¡± Chi Yuqing said, her face reddening slightly as she bowed. After chatting casually for a while, Chen Fei left the courtyard and started towards the location of Jiguang Mountain. Flying was currently prohibited in Jiguang City, even for those in the Rule Integration Realm. However, with Chen Fei¡¯s pace, it only took a moment to reach Jiguang Mountain. Located in the southwestern corner of Jiguang City, Jiguang Mountain was not particularly tall, yet standing at its base, one could feel the imposing aura washing over them. The most crucial location for the city¡¯s formation¡¯s eye, other than the city lord¡¯s mansion, was beneath Jiguang Mountain. Thus, cultivating here was not only secure, but the vital energy and epiphanies it contained were extremely abundant. Upon reaching the Rule Integration Realm, the richness of the vital energy of heaven and earth, and the epiphanies within the vital energy, still remained among the most important elements in cultivation. Currently, the Qiankun Cauldron was guarding against the Ice Race and Evil Clans, particularly the Open Heaven Realm ancestor of the Evil Clans, hence it was no longer possible to allow the human race to cultivate within it. Moreover, the epiphanies contained within Qiankun Mansion were difficult to speed up cultivation for those in the Rule Integration Realm. Or rather, the vital energy of heaven and earth and the epiphanies required for cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm posed a burden to the Qiankun Cauldron. As a supreme treasure that suppresses the destiny of the human race, using the power of the Qiankun Cauldron for cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm would be counterproductive, weakening the power of the Qiankun Cauldron. Therefore, at the Rule Integration Realm, one must not use the power of the Qiankun Cauldron for daily cultivation. ¡°Elder, may I know if you need anything?¡± Perceiving the aura of the Rule Integration Realm emanating from Chen Fei, the deacon of Jiguang Mountain hurriedly approached to inquire. ¡°A cultivation room that enhances insights into martial arts,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. The cultivation rooms in Jiguang City were somewhat similar to those in Qiankun Mansion, offering various functional choices, whether for insights into martial arts, focusing on the growth of elemental cultivation, or some special environments. A moment later, Chen Fei, holding a jade token, arrived near the summit of Jiguang Mountain and entered a cultivation room. As the door of the cultivation room slowly closed, Chen Fei sat cross-legged on a mat. Four low-grade mystical treasures appeared in front of Chen Fei, all obtained from slaying members of alien races at the Rule Integration Realm. The spirituality within these four low-grade mystical treasures was lost, and their value would be greatly reduced if sold. In the environment of Pushan City¡¯s land¡¯s boundary, Chen Fei had to prevent these low-grade mystical treasures from causing disruption, thereby taking this measure. Selling these low-grade mystical treasures would still yield a considerable amount of low-grade Primordial Crystals. However, the current amount of low-grade Primordial Crystals in Chen Fei¡¯s possession was barely sufficient, leading him to consider using these low-grade mystical treasures for another purpose. After spending half an hour, Chen Fei reorganized the spirit materials and pills within the four mystical treasures. Just the low-grade Primordial Crystals totaled up to 120,000, with each early stage Rule Integration Realm providing about 30,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With the low-grade Primordial Crystals that Chen Fei had just exchanged, he now had 180,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals in his possession. This was a remarkably impressive amount of Primordial Crystals; Meng Ji and those of other alien races had accumulated over many years, each possessing only about 30,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals. Of course, as members of the Rule Integration Realm, daily cultivation also consumed low-grade Primordial Crystals, so to have saved up so many was already difficult. In addition to the low-grade Primordial Crystals, the four mystical treasures contained a considerable amount of Sixth-Tier low-grade spirit materials and pills. The value of these items was somewhat difficult to estimate, as some pills were specifically cultivated by the Evil Clans and Ice Race, which were somewhat different from those of the human race. Chapter 1055 - Chapter 1055: Chapter 1117: A Shortcut in Cultivation_2 Chapter 1055: Chapter 1117: A Shortcut in Cultivation_2 But even with just a rough estimate, the value of these spirit materials and pills was over forty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. There were also four mystical treasures that had lost their spirituality, and their value was considerable. However, Chen Fei had no plans to sell the mystical treasures. The Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve and suddenly struck the Shadow Burial Dagger. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± The Shadow Burial Dagger emitted a grating sound of friction as the spiritual essence within the mystical treasures was forcibly absorbed by the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell, merging into them. Allowing top-grade profound treasures to directly absorb the spiritual essence from mystical treasures was indeed quite wasteful. But it had to be said that for the top-grade profound treasures, this was a significant boon. Compared to integrating sixth-grade spiritual materials into the profound treasures, absorbing the ready-made spiritual essence within the mystical treasures was more conducive to elevating the top-grade profound treasures to low-grade mystical treasures. Last time, inside the Qiankun Mansion, when he reforged the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell, he had replenished the foundations of both profound treasures and also completely refined the spiritual essence he had absorbed initially. Now having the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell crudely absorb the fragments of rules from the low-grade mystical treasures, there was still a considerable hope that they could break through to the category of mystical treasures. After all, these had been weapons accompanying Chen Fei for many years; he hoped that the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell could continue to accompany him on his cultivation journey. Even if it meant consuming some low-grade mystical treasures, Chen Fei considered the cost worth it. While the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell absorbed the spiritual essence, Chen Fei began to peruse the cultivation experiences bestowed by Emperor Weng Zongfang. After just a few glances, Chen Fei¡¯s mind involuntarily sunk into them. The jade scroll did not teach specific martial arts, but it did cover a lot of common knowledge about cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm, and small techniques on how to better perceive the Rules. All of these were urgently needed by Chen Fei, who had just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm not long ago. An hour later, Chen Fei closed his eyes, with various pieces of knowledge about the Rule Integration Realm echoing in his mind. A short while later, Chen Fei slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, and a smile appeared on his face. After putting away the jade scroll, Chen Fei took out the five Emperor inheritances. The Heavenly Gang Sky Splitting Technique was a Sixth-Tier inheritance created by the Mingyu Emperor seventy thousand years ago. Back then, the most glorious battle of the Mingyu Emperor was his full retreat under the siege of three alien race Emperors. He was severely injured, but of the three alien race Emperors who besieged him, one was more severely wounded than the Mingyu Emperor himself. Of course, the fundamental strength of the Mingyu Emperor could not be entirely attributed to the space secondary rule, but without the control over the Space Secondary Rules, a full retreat would have been nearly impossible. Three hours later, Chen Fei lifted his head, his gaze thoughtful. The Heavenly Gang Sky Splitting Technique clarified how to comprehend the ¡°Big¡± space secondary rule, and subtly, there was also an implication of delving into the ¡°Small¡± Space Secondary Rules. Setting down the Heavenly Gang Sky Splitting Technique, Chen Fei picked up another technique, the Mysterious Universe Technique, and began to read it carefully. After nearly two days, Chen Fei had read all five Emperor Realm inheritances, and now the panel displayed detailed information about the five techniques. After reading the remaining four inheritances, Chen Fei realized that, just like the Heavenly Gang Sky Splitting Technique, all these techniques also seemed to trend towards the comprehension of the ¡°Small¡± space secondary rule. ¡°Big¡± and ¡°Small¡± Ruyi are the most fundamental of the Space Rules¡¯ secondary rules, but in the end, none of the five human imperial sovereigns managed to achieve anything significant in the ¡°Small¡± secondary rule. ¡°Fuse!¡± ¡°New martial art detected, Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword!¡± The Skill Level of the new martial art instantly dropped to Entry Level. Clearly, there was no comparison between Fifth-Tier techniques and Sixth-Tier techniques. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword ¡ú Desolate Night God Slaying Sword!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s stock of low-grade Primordial Crystals had decreased by ten thousand, but with his current wealth, ten thousand Primordial Crystals were certainly affordable. Chen Fei tried to operate the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, and insights about the new Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword appeared in his sea of consciousness. Within the cultivation room, epiphanies surged, yet the insights in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness did not undergo fission, becoming more numerous. Until Chen Fei stopped after cultivating for a short time, he realized that with the cultivation room¡¯s effects, about one hundred portions of insights could produce an additional five portions. This was vastly different from Chen Fei¡¯s experience in the Qiankun Mansion¡¯s cultivation room, where one insight could fission into several parts. However, cultivating in the Rule Integration Realm was inherently challenging; achieving this 5% increase in effectiveness was already extremely difficult. Chen Fei opened his eyes, estimating the current situation. Considering the increased effectiveness of the cultivation room, Chen Fei speculated that it would take him about fifteen years to elevate the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword to the Great Completion realm. Fifteen years to cultivate such a technique that surpassed ordinary imperial sovereign techniques to the Great Completion realm was definitely not slow. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After all, the lifespan of someone in the Rule Integration Realm could reach several thousand years; fifteen years in comparison was practically a momentary flash. Chen Fei understood all this but still hoped to cultivate even faster. After all, martial arts are martial arts; the increase in proficiency speeds up the comprehension of rules and the skill of controlling them rather than the real elevation of cultivation realm. This was distinctly different from the purely physical technique Celestial Suppression. ¡°The Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword at Great Perfection should allow me to break through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm within a hundred years, to the stage of perfection within fifty years, and to the Great Completion realm within twenty years.¡± Chapter 1056 - Chapter 1056: Chapter 1017 Cultivating Shortcut_3 Chapter 1056: Chapter 1017 Cultivating Shortcut_3 Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shimmered with contemplation, cultivating Sixth-Tier martial arts, involving essence, energy, spirit, and soul, as well as the source point space within the body. The physique didn¡¯t require the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword for enhancement, thus, this new martial art mainly elevated Chen Fei¡¯s soul, essence force, and source point space, and of course, the Rules. Normally, in the Rule Integration Realm, one would use martial arts to draw in the vital energy of heaven and earth to strengthen essence, energy, spirit, soul, and source point space to the extent that they could bear fragments of rules. These aspects supported each other, ultimately elevating the Cultivation Realm of the Rule Integration Realm. Apart from the physique, Chen Fei¡¯s advancement in his Cultivation Realm was no different from others in the Rule Integration Realm. Others in the Rule Integration Realm had paths to follow, and so did Chen Fei, only that Chen Fei had a higher skill level in martial arts, so he could progress a bit faster. ¡°In the Rule Integration Realm, comprehending Rules is the hardest, whereas enhancing essence, energy, spirit, soul, and source point space has other shortcuts,¡± he murmured. With the jade scroll given by Emperor Weng Zongfang, Chen Fei had a comprehensive understanding of the Rule Integration Realm, hence knew what was most important to focus on. Thinking this, Chen Fei looked toward the panel. The panel recorded all information on Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts and Divine Powers, and even the rules he had already comprehended were listed there. To date, Chen Fei had comprehended sixteen types of Rules, among which only the rule of strength was the Main Rule; the rest were all secondary rules. The comprehension of the rule of strength was the highest, but it resided only in the physique. The comprehension levels of the other fifteen rules were roughly equal, with none particularly outstanding. Of course, as Chen Fei continued to cultivate the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword in the future, the secondary Rule of Space would improve, while the other fourteen secondary rules would remain stagnant until Chen Fei found other Emperor Realm inheritances. Looking at the secondary Rule of Space on the panel, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. ¡°Simplify!¡± The secondary Rule of Space suddenly lit up, and thirty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals in Chen Fei¡¯s Celestial Treasure decreased at once. ¡°Secondary Rule of Space[Big]simplification in progress¡­ simplification successful¡­ Secondary Rule of Space[Big]¡ú Origin Point Space Tremor!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up, the panel, it could actually simplify the cultivation of Rules, just like it simplified Divine Powers before! Chen Fei had truly just made a subconscious attempt, not expecting it to succeed right away. The low-grade Primordial Crystals spent were not few, totaling thirty thousand, almost half the fortune of someone in the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. But to be able to directly simplify Rules, the expenditure of these low-grade Primordial Crystals was negligible. Other cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm would first comprehend the martial arts, then while raising the strength of their essence, energy, spirit, soul, and source point space, they would also comprehend and integrate Rules into them. Accumulating gradually to bring about a rise and transformation in the Cultivation Realm. Chen Fei, bypassing the martial arts, directly comprehended the Rules, placing them within his essence, energy, spirit, soul, and source point space. He skipped a step outright, but the efficiency of his cultivation had increased far more than just one step. Of course, there was a problem, if the strength of essence, energy, spirit, soul, and source point space was not sufficient, it would be unable to bear too many fragments of Rules. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Thus, cultivation of martial arts was still necessary, as essence, energy, spirit, soul, and source point space were fundamental. Furthermore, if the martial arts were not elevated, one would truly become a strong but crude brute, completely lacking in the finesse of controlling Rules. However, not using martial arts before Rules, but instead progressing them concurrently, what did that imply? Other cultivators had to forge their divine weapons personally first, then they could start practicing the sword. Chen Fei directly bought one. Chapter 1057 - Chapter 1057: Chapter 1018: Residual Souls Chapter 1057: Chapter 1018: Residual Souls Chen Fei originally used several decades to improve by one stage in the Rule Integration Realm, which was already incredibly fast, and now it would be even faster! Moreover, directly enhancing the skill level of the rules meant that Chen Fei could break free from the constraints of martial arts. As long as he mastered one rule particle first, he could begin cultivating that rule in a simplified manner. The only issue might be the lack of corresponding martial arts support, which could lead to weak control skills and an inability to fully unleash the power of the rules. Originally, Chen Fei had 180,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals on him. After simplifying the martial arts and the Space Secondary Rules, he was left with 140,000. Definitely, 100,000 would be needed for the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, which was currently Chen Fei¡¯s most powerful reliance, being a main rule of power and incomparable to other martial arts. Chen Fei glanced at the rule of power on his panel, guessing it could also be simplified, but the low-grade Primordial Crystals were far from sufficient. Even if he had enough low-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei would not simplify the rule of power on its own. The Celestial Suppression technique not only cultivated the rule of power but was also used to control it. Without the constraints and adjustments of the Celestial Suppression technique, relying solely on Chen Fei¡¯s physique to contain the rule of power would most likely result in an instant explosion. This was not the same as the secondary rules cultivated with the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword. The soul and essence force at the Rule Integration Realm were naturally capable of containing secondary rules. ¡°Simplify the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression!¡± ¡°Simplification of Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression¡úFifth Rank Celestial Suppression!¡± In an instant, 100,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals vanished, and Chen Fei tried operating the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression, with insights about the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression emerging in his sea of consciousness. After cultivating for a short time, Chen Fei gradually stopped the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression. The epiphany in the cultivation room added to the cultivation of Celestial Suppression. However, compared to a 5% increase in insights from the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, the increase from Celestial Suppression was only 1% per hundred insights. Given the difficulty of cultivating Celestial Suppression, the cultivation room¡¯s assistance in speeding up cultivation was already valuable, but for Chen Fei, it was admittedly slow. The skill level of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression had greatly increased compared to the Fifth Rank. After all, the ultimate Great Completion of the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression involved cultivating only 72 particles of the power rule. Whereas reaching Great Completion with the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression meant directly condensing a complete rule of power, involving over ten thousand particles of the power rule. Though the skill level didn¡¯t increase by hundreds or thousands of times, based on Chen Fei¡¯s estimate, reaching Great Completion with the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression would take nearly a hundred years given the current circumstances. Controlling a rule of power for a hundred years, even if it was just embodied within the physique, was an astonishing feat. In the past, the fastest cultivator among the Yuan Clan to complete the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression took over a thousand years. But considering the current situation of the human race, Chen Fei hoped he could cultivate faster. After arriving at Jiguang City, Chen Fei had already generally understood what had happened before and why Qiankun Mansion had suddenly expelled everyone. From the perspective of the entire human race, to drastically weaken the Open Heaven Realm of the Evil Clans, such an action was justifiable. Or rather, it was the best choice for the human race. But from an individual¡¯s perspective, it could be quite cruel at times. You have no choice but to accept it. Chen Fei¡¯s vigorous cultivation efforts were aimed at allowing himself some choices, rather than passively enduring. The Open Heaven Realm of the Evil Clans was currently severely injured, but no one in the human race could clearly say when they would recover. What measures the Open Heaven Realm possessed, even the human imperial sovereign was uncertain, as all their understanding of the Open Heaven Realm was gathered through various channels. The current war between the human race, the Evil Clans, and the Ice Race, involved the Open Heaven Realm as a still unstable factor. The epiphany from Jiguang Mountain was quite rich, but it had not met Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. Finding a better place than Jiguang Mountain for cultivation was not impossible, but such sites couldn¡¯t offer the continuous support like cultivation rooms, and ultimately, it was six of one and half a dozen of the other. ¡°To find dense epiphanies, Dimension Origins and Rule Crystals are superior choices.¡± Crushing Dimension Origins and Rule Crystals, which released extremely dense epiphanies, was a method unique to the Rule Integration Realm, but indeed it was the most suitable method for Chen Fei. However, being at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm and having not contributed much to the human race, Chen Fei could not apply for Dimension Origins and Rule Crystals. With a queue of Rule Integration Realm cultivators ahead of him, it would not be his turn any time soon. And truthfully, crushing Dimension Origins and Rule Crystals was somewhat wasteful. ¡°Epiphany¡­¡± Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then a piece of low-grade Primordial Crystal appeared in his hand, which he then crushed. Rich vital energy of heaven and earth overflowed from Chen Fei¡¯s palm, naturally releasing some epiphanies as well. The low-grade Primordial Crystals contained a small amount of rule particles, and as these rule particles dispersed, the epiphanies naturally emerged. To some extent, low-grade Primordial Crystals and sixth-grade spiritual materials could be seen as miniature versions of Rule Crystals, each containing rule particles, which otherwise wouldn¡¯t have been beneficial to the Rule Integration Realm. However, compared to the evident rules in Rule Crystals, the rule particles in low-grade Primordial Crystals and sixth-grade spiritual materials were quite scarce. Only the rule particles in sixth-grade best spiritual materials could rival Rule Crystals, but their actual functions were not the same. A thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals appeared in the cultivation room and shattered simultaneously. In an instant, the concentration of the vital energy of heaven and earth around them surged dramatically, as did the epiphanies contained within. Chen Fei closed his eyes and first activated the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword. A short time later, Chen Fei simultaneously activated the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression, sensing the changes in his insights. After another short time, Chen Fei began to oscillate the source point space within his body, and the insights about the Space Secondary Rules also appeared in his sea of consciousness. Achieving three kinds of insights simultaneously was Chen Fei¡¯s limit. A day passed by in the blink of an eye, and the epiphanies in the cultivation room returned to normal. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes slowly opened. Shattering a thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals doubled the speed of Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts insights. This meant that, if Chen Fei had enough low-grade Primordial Crystals, he could cultivate the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword to the Great Completion realm in just seven to eight years at most. In forty to fifty years, he could cultivate the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression to its peak, giving Chen Fei a physique that fully integrated the rule of strength. As for the Space Secondary Rules alone, it was hard to say; it could only keep pace as Chen Fei¡¯s soul and essence force grew. But breaking through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was definitely within ten years. Another five thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals appeared in the cultivation room, and Chen Fei began with five hundred low-grade Primordial Crystals, trying to find the most suitable number for cultivation through trial and error. In the blink of an eye, several days had passed, and Chen Fei had used up ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Chen Fei concluded that shattering a thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals offered the best cost-effectiveness. Increasing the number of low-grade Primordial Crystals could enhance the richness of epiphanies, maintaining high insight speeds at the start of cultivation. But with time, the epiphanies would disperse, and the speed would decay quite quickly towards the later stages. ¡°A thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, doubling the speed of cultivation.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated; he was truly using money to cultivate. Chen Fei now had only about 30,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals left, enough for about a month. Factoring in the low-grade mystical treasure, the wealth of someone at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm would be less than 100,000, enough for Chen Fei to cultivate for just under four months. Thinking of this, even Chen Fei showed a wry smile, the consumption was indeed somewhat exaggerated. Without continuing to crush low-grade Primordial Crystals for cultivation, Chen Fei glanced at the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell next to him; their process of absorbing the spiritual essence from the mystical treasures was going quite smoothly. Because the mystical treasures had no spirituality and didn¡¯t even know how to resist, there was no need to worry about the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell being damaged. Moreover, the transformation of the spiritual essence by the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell was smooth sailing; the only thing to see was whether they could use this spiritual essence to achieve the final breakthrough. Chen Fei flipped his right hand, and a piece of bronze fragment appeared in front of him. Obtained from the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, Chen Fei could understand almost everything, except this bronze fragment got from the Evil Clans¡¯ top talent Fu Zhao. Now that the martial arts were clearly organized, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of this bronze fragment. The bronze fragment fell into Chen Fei¡¯s palm, his right hand slightly gathered. Previously, when Chen Fei was at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, this bronze fragment had shown no reaction, but now, as powerful forces gathered in Chen Fei¡¯s palm, a stream of light flashed across the surface of the bronze fragment. With the appearance of the stream of light, more patterns began to appear on the bronze fragment. Crowded, one layer atop another, and within a short time, the surface of the bronze fragment displayed thousands of layers of patterns. These patterns interconnected, even resonating with the rule particles in the surrounding space. ¡°This bronze fragment actually still holds residual souls. Are you coming out on your own, or should I pull you out?¡± Chen Fei spoke, his voice echoing in the cultivation room. But after a few moments, there was no response. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression operated to its limit, and terrifying power directly descended upon the bronze fragment. The light circulating on the bronze fragment grew more intense, thousands of layers of teleportation runes began to tremble, and a dark shadow appeared beneath the runes. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Spare me, I am just a residual soul now and pose no threat to you, don¡¯t kill me!¡± The dark shadow stood on the bronze fragment, looking at Chen Fei with a tone full of pleading. This dark shadow was indeed the residual soul of the Evil Clans¡¯ Fu Zhao. At that time, Chen Fei thought he had completely destroyed his soul, but unexpectedly, some residual soul had hidden inside this bronze fragment. ¡°Come out!¡± Chen Fei said coldly, his palm continuing to exert force simultaneously. Fu Zhao, sensing the intense trembling of the bronze fragment, looked perturbed. Chapter 1058 - Chapter 1058: Chapter 1019: Compensate for Deficiencies with Surpluses Chapter 1058: Chapter 1019: Compensate for Deficiencies with Surpluses The Bronze Fragments might not shatter, but if this continued, Fu Zhao knew that his residual soul would be shredded by the surrounding teleportation runes. Fu Zhao looked up at Chen Fei outside the Bronze Fragments, his gaze flickering. What a prodigious talent he had, if he had had the chance to kill Chen Fei earlier and absorbed some of his innate talent, it would have been him breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm! But none of that mattered now, this human race Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength was just too abnormal. From the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, he fiercely resisted the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm in an extremely short time and immediately slew three early-stage Rule Integration Realm adversaries. Fu Zhao saw all this from within the Bronze Fragments, clear as day. Fu Zhao envied him, but he knew all too well that only by escaping from Chen Fei could he possibly rely on the Bronze Fragments to rise again. Not only was this human race Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength unreasonable, but even his perception was inexplicably strong, allowing him to preemptively avoid danger before it even arrived. Between Pushan City and Jiguang City lay a distance of over a million miles, containing many from the Ice Race and Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm, yet Chen Fei managed to avoid them all, shattering Fu Zhao¡¯s last hopes entirely. Today, the fact that his residual soul was hiding in the Bronze Fragments had finally been discovered. ¡°Spare my life, I¡¯ll tell you everything you want to know, including the secrets among the Evil Clans, whatever you need, I can reveal,¡± Fu Zhao¡¯s residual soul flew out of the Bronze Fragments, floating in front of Chen Fei. Without the protection of the Bronze Fragments, the residual soul directly faced Chen Fei, and Fu Zhao¡¯s residual soul shook as if it might shatter on the spot. And Chen Fei, showing no intention of concealing his own aura, just calmly watched Fu Zhao¡¯s residual soul. A chill went through Fu Zhao¡¯s heart, partially understanding Chen Fei¡¯s intention. He knew that Chen Fei was willing to listen to those secrets, but he could also choose not to. This human prodigy did not accept any threats! ¡°You won¡¯t survive, but you can choose how you die,¡± the Soul Merging Pearl appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Seeing the Soul Merging Pearl, Fu Zhao¡¯s soul involuntarily stiffened. This Top Grade Profound Treasure was all too familiar, used by Fu Zhao to torment many of the human race. Regardless of their Cultivation Realm, after killing them, Fu Zhao would throw their souls into it. The more a soul was tormented, the more power the Soul Merging Pearl could unleash. Rignt from its creation, the Soul Merging Pearl was targeted at the characteristics of the human race¡¯s soul, but that did not mean it could only imprison human souls. Souls from other Races could be just as easily confined within the Soul Merging Pearl and tormented by it. Just as Fu Zhao thought about hiding back inside the Bronze Fragments, a hand appeared, flinging him into the Soul Merging Pearl. From the moment Fu Zhao¡¯s residual soul was found hiding in the Bronze Fragments, his fate was already sealed. No matter if Fu Zhao would have come out of the Bronze Fragments on his own, Chen Fei had a way to pull him out and throw him into the Soul Merging Pearl to let him taste its flavor. The agonized faces within the Soul Merging Pearl, Chen Fei could still vividly remember them. Previously, in the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, Chen Fei could only behead Fu Zhao with a single sword stroke and couldn¡¯t do much else. But now that he found Fu Zhao hadn¡¯t completely died and was under the relatively safe circumstances of Jiguang City. If he didn¡¯t let Fu Zhao thoroughly experience the Soul Merging Pearl that once belonged to him, it would be too unfair to those of the human race he had tortured. ¡°Ah!¡± The moment Fu Zhao¡¯s residual soul approached the Soul Merging Pearl, it was seized by the pearl and then brutally pulled inside. This Top Grade Profound Treasure, the Soul Merging Pearl, truly existed to torment souls. Whatever method could induce utmost agony, the Soul Merging Pearl employed it, and the pearl even intentionally nourished the souls within it, allowing them to maintain their spirituality without shattering outright. Thus, the souls inside the Soul Merging Pearl were completely conscious, feeling their souls being crushed and violated, yet unable to die from the torment. Fu Zhao¡¯s screams abruptly ceased, not because his residual soul had fractured, but because the Soul Merging Pearl didn¡¯t even allow for shrieking, making him bear all the pain within his soul. An hour later, Fu Zhao¡¯s residual soul inside the Soul Merging Pearl shattered. In the end, it was just a residual soul, and it couldn¡¯t withstand the grinding of the Soul Merging Pearl. In his desire for a swift death, Fu Zhao revealed everything he knew. So-called secrets of the Evil Clans actually weren¡¯t many. Fu Zhao was a prodigy of the Evil Clans, but his Cultivation Realm was only at the Sun Moon Realm, which did not allow him access to the core secrets of the Evil Clans. From Fu Zhao¡¯s residual soul, Chen Fei obtained the most important fact¡ªwhat exactly this Bronze Fragment was. Surplus is damaged while deficiency is mended! That was the power of the Bronze Fragment¡ªafter slaying the enemy, it snatched a part of their natural talent and fused it into one¡¯s own body. The stronger the opponent¡¯s talent, the greater the benefits one could obtain, until the opponent¡¯s talent was less than yours, at which point you could no longer gain from them. Fu Zhao¡¯s talent, initially among the Evil Clans, was considered prodigious, but not exceptionally so. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, a chance encounter allowed Fu Zhao to obtain this Bronze Fragment and through experimentation, he learned how to harness it. Since then, Fu Zhao¡¯s talent started to grow rapidly. It did not require an encounter with different Races¡ª even within the same Race, as long as the opponent¡¯s talent was stronger than yours, you could rob a part of it by killing them. However, the effect was quite poor among the same race, possibly because the souls of the same race were too similar. After realizing this, Fu Zhao turned to hunting prodigies of other alien races. Chapter 1059 - Chapter 1059: Chapter 1119: Damage the Excess and Supplement the Insufficient_2 Chapter 1059: Chapter 1119: Damage the Excess and Supplement the Insufficient_2 By relying on plundered talents, which had completely integrated with his own, Fu Zhao¡¯s talent became stronger and stronger, eventually making him the first of the Evil Clans in the Sun Moon Realm. Fu Zhao recognized that his battle strength had reached unsurpassable heights within the peak of the Sun Moon Realm, and the only step left for him to further increase his strength was to break through to the Rule Integration Realm. Therefore, during his time at the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, Fu Zhao, when facing Chen Fei, the top of the human race¡¯s Age Tower, was brimming with self-confidence, not believing that Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength could be stronger than his. He even regarded Chen Fei as his prey. The stronger Chen Fei¡¯s talent was, the happier he became, for it meant he could make even greater progress. But the final outcome was Fu Zhao¡¯s death and the disappearance of his path. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was not something that belonged to the Sun Moon Realm. Fu Zhao felt that the ability of the Bronze Fragments was already freakish enough. With its help, he should have been the real first among the Sun Moon Realm of the surrounding dozen races. Yet Chen Fei told him what it truly meant to be the first! ¡°Talent Plundering!¡± Chen Fei looked down at the Bronze Fragment in his hand, feeling somewhat surprised when he heard Fu Zhao reveal this ability of the fragment. This Bronze Fragment, obviously, was a product of later-stage forging. Which meant that there was a Race capable of forging a Supreme Treasure that could plunder the talents of other races. Now, even in its damaged state, the fragment still retained such an ability. What then, would its ability be in its complete form? And just how powerful would the Race that forged this Supreme Treasure be? To take control of this Bronze Fragment, the method was not difficult: one needed to use the soul to penetrate along the thousands of teleportation runes on the surface of the fragment, slowly seeping through them. When one had completely soaked these thousands of layers of runes, they would then have refined the Bronze Fragment, possessing the power to plunder the talents of other races. Without a doubt, this ability was extremely strong, and to speak fairly, Chen Fei¡¯s own talent was really quite ordinary. Years of cultivating naturally improved Chen Fei¡¯s talent. However, the true level of Chen Fei¡¯s talent had already been revealed during the last weight lifting at Qiankun Mansion. Among all those in the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei was of average stature. With such talents, relying on his own efforts, he had a decent chance of cultivating to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. But to break through from the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm, he would face a tremendous challenge. It couldn¡¯t be said there was no chance, but it indeed required great effort and a bit of luck to possibly break through to the Rule Integration Realm. Once he had broken through to the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, this Cultivation Realm was essentially complete, like the alien races Meng Ji belonged to that Chen Fei had encountered before. After cultivating for thousands of years, they had only grasped a few fragments of rules, then they would either die of old age or be killed in the strife with other alien races. So faced with the power of the Bronze Fragment, Chen Fei naturally felt a Heart Move. Because the stronger the talent, the better the effects of using the panel would actually be. Just as the epiphany within the vital energy of heaven and earth helped with the comprehension of martial arts, when the panel provided an insight, the epiphany assisted Chen Fei in deducing even more insights. If Chen Fei¡¯s own talent were strong enough, with the help of the epiphany, he could deduce even more insights as well. This was a result of a mutually beneficial relationship, how could it not move Chen Fei¡¯s heart? Chen Fei looked at the Bronze Fragment, thought for a moment, released the attack particles as vital energy of heaven and earth in his spatial grid, then he placed the Bronze Fragment into the spatial grid. Anything placed into the spatial grid would be in a state of complete stillness, as there was no concept of time here. With Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm, his soul had become incomparable to before, and even without a reference object, solely through the complete stillness of the spatial grid, he could perceive something through faint clues like spider silk. While Chen Fei felt a Heart Move towards the Bronze Fragment, he was even more concerned that there might be something eerie hidden within it. Chen Fei completely immersed his soul into the spatial grid, beginning to observe the Bronze Fragment on the level of rule particles. When outside, Chen Fei saw the Bronze Fragment as a complete object, with rule particles wandering around it. However, when the fragment was in the spatial grid, due to its complete stillness, Chen Fei could see the gaps within the fragment, which were composed of rule particles. This was an extremely eerie type of rule particle that Chen Fei had never seen in the void before. In other words, these particles must have been forged according to the will of the forger, refining various rules particles of unknown proportions. Because of these unique rule particles, when arranged in a specific pattern, they then created the Bronze Fragment¡¯s ability to plunder the talents of opponents. Chen Fei observed the Bronze Fragment continuously like this, extending from the surface downwards. It was only in this completely still world that Chen Fei could analyze an object in such a manner. However, such analysis only allowed Chen Fei to see the structure of something. Why this structure could form such an ability, lacking sufficient information, Chen Fei could not answer, nor could he replicate it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Time was indeterminate, and suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted. In the deepest part of the Bronze Fragment, Chen Fei saw a strand of black Vital Energy clinging to the rule particles. This was the first time Chen Fei had found this thread of black Vital Energy after watching for so long. Chen Fei¡¯s soul fluctuated, leading this thread of black Vital Energy to another spatial grid. With the black Vital Energy in the second spatial grid as a reference, Chen Fei ordered the first grid to determine that the Bronze Fragment and the black Vital Energy were two different things. Chapter 1060 - Chapter 1060: Chapter 1019: Damaging the Excess and Supplementing the Deficient_3 Chapter 1060: Chapter 1019: Damaging the Excess and Supplementing the Deficient_3 The next moment, streams of black Vital Energy began to overflow from the Bronze Fragments, continuously flowing into the second spatial grid. The amount of black Vital Energy far exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s imagination. The tiny Bronze Fragments contained black Vital Energy that was tens of times the volume of the fragments themselves, which was somewhat shocking to Chen Fei. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know what this black Vital Energy was, but if he hastily refined the Bronze Fragments, perhaps other conditions would arise in the future. The Bronze Fragments flew out of the spatial grid, and Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure if it was an illusion, but once again facing the Bronze Fragments, he felt an immediate relaxation of both body and mind. However, when he had previously faced the Bronze Fragments, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t detected anything unusual. ¡°This is rather eerie!¡± Chen Fei put the Bronze Fragments back into the spatial grid, deciding not to hurry with the refinement and to observe them a few more times when he had the chance, to see if there were any other contingencies before deciding whether to refine them or not. As for the black Vital Energy in the second spatial grid, it was naturally impossible to release it directly. Chen Fei could not determine what exactly it was. However, Chen Fei could take the opportunity to visit the territory of the Evil Clans and release this substance there. If there truly were any problems, then it would be the Evil Clans¡¯ misfortune. Setting aside the issue of the Bronze Fragments, Chen Fei began to break down low-grade Primordial Crystals and started cultivating. Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, Space Secondary Rules, Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword¡ªthese were now all that Chen Fei was cultivating. With the help of the panel and the low-grade Primordial Crystals, the Skill Level of his martial arts and the Space Secondary Rules began to accumulate rapidly, and Chen Fei¡¯s mental defenses gradually emptied, entering a state of mind free from thought and desire. Over twenty days flew by in the blink of an eye, and when there were only five thousand of the low-grade Primordial Crystals left, Chen Fei stopped breaking them down. He had to keep some Primordial Crystals for any unexpected needs. He could only wait until there were plenty of low-grade Primordial Crystals before using this costly method of cultivation again. Otherwise, the current Chen Fei really couldn¡¯t afford such a method of cultivation¡ªas it was too expensive. Without the epiphany from the Primordial Crystals, the speed of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation decreased significantly. But Chen Fei¡¯s state of mind remained steady without too much fluctuation, methodically absorbing the enlightenment appearing in his sea of consciousness. In the blink of an eye, another two months passed, and the Qianyuan Sword, having absorbed the spiritual essence of four mystical treasures, broke through its bottleneck in one fell swoop, transforming into a low-grade mystical treasure and completing a metamorphosis. The Concealment Bell also attempted to make a breakthrough but ultimately failed. Going from a Celestial Treasure to a mystical treasure was ultimately too difficult. Perhaps the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s successful breakthrough was related to Chen Fei using it more frequently. In the fifth month, the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword broke through from the Entry Level to Perfection, and Chen Fei¡¯s control over the power of the Rule Integration Realm was no longer at the bottom. He even became one of the best among the many at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Besides the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword breaking through to Perfection, the Space Secondary Rule Fragments in Chen Fei¡¯s Source Point Space, after merging with other rule particles, had reached a total of six pieces. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Practicing in the Rule Integration Realm always began with the easy before moving to the difficult; the key was that Chen Fei could comprehend the Rules independently. If not for the fact that his Divine Soul Elemental Force and the Source Point Space couldn¡¯t bear it, Chen Fei would have even more rule fragments within him by now. Six rule fragments meant he had completely left the stabilizing period of the Rule Integration Realm behind. If one were to say what had brought the greatest improvement to Chen Fei¡¯s strength, it was naturally the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression. The Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword and Space Secondary Rules were to make up for Chen Fei¡¯s weaknesses, while Celestial Suppression continually raised the ceiling of Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength. Chapter 1061 - Chapter 1061: Chapter 1020: Perfect Replication Chapter 1061: Chapter 1020: Perfect Replication Five months of cultivation, and he had not even made it to the Great Perfection, not even halfway through the entry stage. But at this moment, the fragments of the rule of power inside Chen Fei¡¯s body had reached six. The number was the same as the rule fragments in the Source Point Space, but the two were completely incomparable. One was a main rule, and the other was merely a secondary rule of space. To transform a secondary space rule into a main rule, it was unknown how many secondary rules needed to be integrated before it could truly succeed. Chen Fei had an interface, which allowed the secondary rules to fuse with each other, something other cultivators found extremely difficult to accomplish. Even secondary rules under the same main rule struggled to merge together. Chen Fei obtained five inheritances from the Emperor Realm, each of these heritages discussed some Peak Rule Integration Realm, subsequent cultivation, and conjectures at the end. Most often mentioned was the comprehension of more secondary rules and striving to merge them together. The human race always wanted to have a powerful being from the Open Heaven Realm. How to break the Imprisonment of Rule Integration Realm and become an imperial sovereign of humans was an obsession. One idea was to understand enough secondary rules, merge them together, and let the Source Point Space transform, thereby breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. Another was to control a main rule and use the power of the main rule to break the bottleneck. Both methods were incredibly difficult. The first method; exactly how many secondary rules constitute ¡°enough,¡± and the very act of fusing different secondary rules together was extremely challenging. As for the second method, merging secondary rules under the same main rule was somewhat easier, but only by a bit. But there¡¯s a problem with this method, which is that it¡¯s unclear how many secondary rules a main rule actually comprises; the human race did not really know. There are some secondary rules under a main rule that you can comprehend, but there are others that you simply cannot comprehend. Just like the ¡°Big¡± in Space Rules, which five imperial sovereigns of humans have mastered, but not a single one succeeded with ¡°Small¡± within the Space Rules. The path to the Open Heaven Realm is long and arduous, yet the human race¡¯s pursuit has never ceased. With the six fragments of the rule of power within Chen Fei¡¯s body, his battle strength increased significantly compared to when he had just broken through. In the cultivation room, Chen Fei stood on the ground, employing the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers, with forty-eight warriors appearing behind him, then merging one by one into his body. Chen Fei¡¯s aura suddenly soared, and the rule fragments within the Source Point Space increased from six to ten. Now, Chen Fei¡¯s soul could accommodate up to forty-eight warriors. As the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword was operated, Chen Fei¡¯s aura stabilized, indicating that the surging essence force was completely under Chen Fei¡¯s control. With the Great Perfection level Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, not just ten rule fragments, even if Chen Fei broke through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm at this moment, he could easily control the power. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword, now upgraded to a mystical treasure, flew into Chen Fei¡¯s hands, and its sword cry echoed throughout the cultivation room. Celestial Suppression was deployed, and a majestic force permeated his entire body. But it didn¡¯t end there. Illusive flames ignited on the surface of Chen Fei¡¯s body; his soul was burning, escalating his aura further. Then the rule fragments in the Source Point Space shattered by five, unleashing a more terrifying power that seemed poised to rip Chen Fei¡¯s body apart. But with the operation of Celestial Suppression, this power was completely locked within his body and then controlled by the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword. For other cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm, dealing with the aftermath of burning their souls was bothersome, but numerous methods for treatment had been developed. The most troublesome was the shattering of rule fragments; attempting to reconsolidate them really required an extended amount of time. However, this aspect was not troublesome for Chen Fei. His interface had recorded the conditions of the rule fragments. If Chen Fei wanted to recover, just like the original shattering, it would take roughly one or two days to fully recover. A silent, destructive aura rippled from Chen Fei, forbidden techniques invoked, a fight to the end by burning both the foundational origin and everything else, akin to a jade and stone burning together. In the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei could casually employ forbidden techniques because he had Indestructible Vision, allowing recovery as long as he was not near death. But at the Rule Integration Realm, forbidden techniques burnt everything, including the rules. The essence of Divine Power was rules, even the Indestructible Vision was burnt away, and typically, recovery was impossible. Yet for Chen Fei, the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression provided another solution. Inside the fragments of the rule of power, all information about Chen Fei¡¯s current body was recorded, representing the characteristic strength of it as a main rule. Of course, the techniques involved in Celestial Suppression were also unparalleled. As long as he did not burn the fragments of the rule of power, even if he used forbidden techniques, Chen Fei could gradually restore himself from them afterward. But at this moment, Chen Fei was burning the rule of power within his physique as well. Due to the presence of the interface, which recorded the conditions of the fragments. Therefore, even the fragments of the rule of power could be burnt by Chen Fei. Burning a main rule, what kind of power would that unleash? Chen Fei took a step forward, and the Qianyuan Sword in his hand thrust out instantaneously. ¡°Buzz!¡± As the sword edge passed, space rippled, a dazzling light gathered at the sword tip, and the formations in the cultivation room began to shake violently, as if they would shatter the next moment. The cultivation room in Jiguang Mountain was only for quiet cultivating; to actually make a move inside, the formations would definitely break, and then a group from the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm would surround them. The Qianyuan Sword had thrust halfway when Chen Fei stopped, retracting the light from the sword tip into the spatial grid. Chen Fei¡¯s body slightly shook, and cracks appeared on his skin. Deep enough to see bone, and with hardly any flesh visible inside, in that brief moment, the flesh inside Chen Fei¡¯s body had nearly burnt up completely. This was a true life-risking technique, even for Chen Fei, who could only sustain one move; afterward, his entire strength would drop to rock bottom, and he would be at the mercy of others. ¡°Phew!¡± Chen Fei exhaled a breath of turbid air, as the cracks on his skin began to forcefully close. Chen Fei sat cross-legged on the ground, starting to operate Celestial Suppression and the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword and replenished the lost fragments of rules into his physique and source point space. Even Chen Fei¡¯s source point space was full of cracks at the moment; it looked as though it might completely collapse at any moment. While repairing his injuries, Chen Fei checked the sword light inside the spatial grid. This counted as Chen Fei¡¯s strongest move to date, Jade and Stone Burning Together. The power had already surpassed the early stage of Rule Integration Realm; if one from the early stage came, one would die, if two came, both would perish. Even an average cultivator from the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm could be severely injured by this move if caught off-guard. This counted as a backup move Chen Fei left for himself; as for another cellular grid, it currently stored the black Vital Energy emitted from the Bronze Fragments. After five months of cultivation, Chen Fei had also studied the Bronze Fragments for five months. Eventually, Chen Fei confirmed that there was nothing else unusual within the Bronze Fragment. Previously, when this bronze creation was intact, it must have had quite a few backups remaining, but now that it was shattered, only the black Vital Energy remained. Half a month ago, Chen Fei refined the Bronze Fragments, and the Bronze Fragments directly entered Chen Fei¡¯s source point space, transforming into a bronze rune composed of rule particles. The rule particles inside this bronze rune were what Chen Fei had observed in the space initially. Up to now, Chen Fei had not recognized what rules these rule particles were refined from. With this bronze rune, Chen Fei now had the ability to plunder the innate talents of alien races. Just now, while employing the forbidden technique Jade and Stone Burning Together to burn his own body, Chen Fei seized the opportunity to burn the bronze rune in his source point space as well. Burning the bronze rune didn¡¯t unleash any extra powerful force; rather, it was re-analyzed and transformed back to the original shape of the Bronze Fragments, appearing in Chen Fei¡¯s palm. When initially refining the Bronze Fragment and turning it into a rune to enter the source point space, the power rule of Celestial Suppression had already recorded this information; naturally, that dashboard recorded it as well. Thus, at this moment, as Chen Fei¡¯s injuries steadily recovered, the rune also reappeared in the source point space. Yes, Chen Fei still distrusted the Bronze Fragments. Now, the Bronze Fragments were fine, but it was hard to say whether the Bronze Fragments might attract other troubles. Having obtained the ability to plunder from the Bronze Fragments, Chen Fei naturally chose to separate the Bronze Fragments from his body, to avoid leaving any potential trouble behind. Now that the source point space possessed the bronze rune, Chen Fei could gradually comprehend the rule particles within it in the future. As long as he deciphered one bronze rule particle, Chen Fei could use the dashboard to simplify it, thus slowly coming to a complete understanding. It might just be the simple plundering of characteristics, but perhaps other completely different changes would occur. Chen Fei threw the Bronze Fragments into an inferior-grade profound treasure; giving those Bronze Fragments to others, others could still successfully refine them. Chen Fei only used the dashboard to copy its capabilities; the essence of the Bronze Fragment remained. It took Chen Fei two days to fully recover from his injuries, and then he returned to his regular cultivation routine. But this routine hadn¡¯t persisted for even ten days when the cultivation room sounded an alarm. The armies of the Evil Clans and the Ice Race, after several months of marching and sweeping, were fewer than ten thousand miles from Jiguang City¡¯s army. For two large armies, this distance was considered extremely dangerous, and a great battle was imminent. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Compared to the battles between Rule Integration Realm cultivators, the armies mostly composed of Mountain Sea Realm and Sun Moon Realm cultivators might seem less formidable, but the actual fighting would be even more brutal. All cultivators in Jiguang City, including those in the Rule Integration Realm, unless they were truly at a critical juncture of breakthrough, had to leave retreat and prepare to face the armies of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. The protective barrier of Jiguang City had already been raised, and various tasks to thwart the enemy appeared in the task hall. As a cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei, who wasn¡¯t part of the army, was not forcibly assigned within, thus he was given another task. Defend Moya Mountain! Chapter 1062 - Chapter 1062: Chapter 1021: Assault from Thousands of Miles Away Chapter 1062: Chapter 1021: Assault from Thousands of Miles Away Now, the human race had only five remaining cities, which were surrounded by each other, with four on the outside and Han Yun City at the very center. Jiguang City was vast, but it was impossible to encompass all the roads leading to Han Yun City. If the Ice Race and the Evil Clans chose to bypass Jiguang City and strike directly at Han Yun City and the other three cities, they could certainly do so. However, under normal circumstances, the Ice Race and the Evil Clans would not choose this option. Because not uprooting Jiguang City and instead choosing to push directly forward would most likely result in being sandwiched between Han Yun City and Jiguang City from the front and back. But there is always a ¡°what if,¡± and if the Ice Race and Evil Clans played their cards unpredictably, or opted for a small force to penetrate the human race¡¯s rear, and the humans did not notice, it would appear extremely passive. Thus, at the locations between Jiguang City and Han Yun City that were not protected by city walls, Jiguang City needed to station personnel to keep watch and immediately report any incidents back to Jiguang City. Moya Mountain was one such location. Moya Mountain was two thousand li away from Jiguang City, a distance which was insignificant for someone in the Rule Integration Realm. Considering that Chen Fei had just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm not long ago and his realm might still be stabilizing, such a position was chosen for Chen Fei. Should anything happen, Chen Fei could choose to leave Moya Mountain and report back to Jiguang City. Every individual of the human race in the Rule Integration Realm needed to bear their own responsibilities. By arranging it this way, Jiguang City was already giving preferential treatment to Chen Fei, and the rewards for the task of guarding Moya Mountain were no less than for other guarding tasks. On the third day after leaving Jiguang City, Chen Fei came to Moya Mountain alone. Jiguang City had asked whether to send some warriors from the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm to assist Chen Fei, but Chen Fei ultimately shook his head and declined. Scouts and the like are indeed better suited for the Sun Moon Realm, as it¡¯s not feasible for those in the Rule Integration Realm to handle everything personally. However, unlike other Rule Integration Realm cultivators, Chen Fei had the ability to ¡°create soldiers from beans,¡± equivalent to having one hundred and eight warriors from the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm with him, who were not afraid of betrayal and could be sacrificed at any time. Otherwise, in an extreme situation, Chen Fei would have to consider protecting those from the Sun Moon Realm, potentially putting himself in danger. Chen Fei found a cavern to sit cross-legged in, and in an instant, one hundred and eight warriors appeared. As the ¡°Indestructible Vision¡± and ¡°God-slaying Sword¡± divine powers operated, the aura of the warriors continuously climbed. With the improvement of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation, the cultivation level of the warriors had also slightly increased, but since they had already reached the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, further improvement was limited. To bring the warriors to an early stage of the Rule Integration Realm with the current structure of the ¡°create soldiers from beans¡± divine power was impossible; it required a reoptimization of the divine powers. With Chen Fei¡¯s current foundation, he was not capable of doing this. Unless Chen Fei acquired the other fifty-two Emperor inheritances from the human race, there might be some hope after adopting the best aspects of all of them. Or it could be Chen Fei¡¯s own talents, truly astounding enough that through constant refinement, he could optimize ¡°create soldiers from beans.¡± In a way, allowing the warriors to use ¡°Indestructible Vision¡± and ¡°God-slaying Sword¡± was already a significant optimization. By integrating nine warriors into his body as a unit to form fragments of rules, he was really getting creative with the ¡°create soldiers from beans¡± concept. However, these were at most application optimizations; elevating the foundational realm of the warriors to the Rule Integration Realm would be a true transformation. The one hundred and eight warriors dispersed in all directions, and at the first sign of any unusual situation, they would report back to Chen Fei through a soul connection. Meanwhile, Chen Fei himself continued to cultivate martial arts techniques and skill levels within the cavern. Without the bonus of Jiguang City¡¯s cultivation room, Chen Fei¡¯s speed of improving skill levels might be slightly slower, but the impact was not significant. In martial arts cultivation, to achieve advancement, one ultimately needed to rely on persistent perseverance to reap any rewards. Compared to others, Chen Fei¡¯s situation, where effort invariably led to rewards, was already the most fortunate. After resting for several days, ten thousand li away from Jiguang City, the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ armies resumed their advance. This kind of racial war generally lasted a very long time unless other significant external forces intervened; even a duration of more than a decade would be considered short. Twenty days later, Jiguang City¡¯s army and the armies of the Ice Race and Evil Clans clashed for the first time. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, gazing into the distance thousands of li away. At this distance, which was beyond the observational range that early stages of the Rule Integration Realm could handle, Chen Fei naturally could not see anything. At most, through the fluctuations of the vital energy of heaven and earth, he could vaguely sense the overall direction and eventual outcomes of this battle. Such a clash would not decide any victories or defeats, but the numbers of warriors from the Sun Moon Realm and Mountain Sea Realm who would perish would be significantly large. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Ice Race and Evil Clans must have been scheming for something within the human race; otherwise, they would not have initially launched a surprise attack on Sky Sea City, which resulted in Dao Yuefeng luring them into a trap and slaying three Emperors. Initially, the Evil Clans believed they held the winning ticket, especially since their Open Heaven Realm ancestor, though not fully recovered from old injuries, was more than enough to deal with those in the Rule Integration Realm. The outcome was that the human side schemed and directly inflicted severe injuries on the Evil Clans¡¯ ancestor. This incident completely ignited the grudge between the human race and the Evil Clans and the Ice Race, making the war between them now inevitable, just waiting to see which side would fail to endure first. In their hearts, the Evil Clans and the Ice Race still had strong confidence, supported by their ancestor from the Open Heaven Realm, even though he was sneak attacked by the human race¡¯s Qiankun Cauldron, aggravating his old injury with a new one. Chapter 1063 - Chapter 1063: Chapter 1021: Strike from Ten Thousand Miles_2 Chapter 1063: Chapter 1021: Strike from Ten Thousand Miles_2 Yet, Open Heaven Realm is ultimately Open Heaven Realm, forever incomparable to Rule Integration Realm, and the final victory still belongs to them. On the human race¡¯s side, there¡¯s no way to retreat, unless they bow their heads in submission. But even if they bow their heads and submit, there will be no good outcome in the end; the human race¡¯s choice is only one, and that is to fight to the bitter end. As for the human race¡¯s original allies, upon discovering that the eerie clans¡¯ Open Heaven Realm ancestors are still among the living, all of them severed ties with the human race and did not dare to get involved, fearing they would be extinguished by a palm strike from an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse. One day later, both sides sounded the drum to withdraw their troops. The human race¡¯s tens of thousands of soldiers in myriad armies were broken, dead or injured, with over ten thousand from the Mountain Sea Realm, and hundreds from the Sun Moon Realm. The Ice Race and the Evil Clans also suffered; their losses were not far off from those of the human race. The first day was merely a probing attack, the least intense; even if a Rule Integration Realm individual made a move, the strongest was only mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. As for the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm and the Emperor Realm, all kept their forces in check. Both sides were scouting the other¡¯s depths while spies within their camps continuously gathered intelligence. Chen Fei, except for standing mid-air on the first day to observe the fluctuations of the vital energy of heaven and earth, did not check on the battlefield even when combat occurred thereafter. Instead, he focused on cultivating his martial arts and enhancing his skill level in rules, continuously raising his realms of cultivation. Time passed day by day, and the intensity of the battle outside Jiguang City steadily rose; meanwhile, scouts of the Ice Race and Evil Clans began to reconnoiter within the land¡¯s boundary of Jiguang City. Through some special channels, the Ice Race and the Evil Clans actually understood a lot about the situation inside the human territories. But after all, this information had been filtered through intermediaries and had not been concretely verified; neither the Ice Race nor the Evil Clans could determine its authenticity. Near Moya Mountain, of late, there had been quite a few scouts from the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, but whether they were from the Mountain Sea Realm or the Sun Moon Realm, as soon as they approached within a certain range, they would be detected by the warriors and then executed. These warriors followed Chen Fei¡¯s first command: if they are not from the human race, they¡¯re to be executed on the spot, no questions asked. If they were from the human race, then they would report to Chen Fei, who would decide personally. For several consecutive days, scouts approached Moya Mountain, but without learning anything, they would then lose contact with their forces. Even among the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, each warrior possessed strength that was outrageously strong, capable of being ranked among the top fifty of the human race. The scouts sent by the Ice Race and the Evil Clans were at best ordinary at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm. Those truly talented and on the brink of breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm were too precious to be risked on scouting missions. In such situations, the scouts from the Ice Race and the Evil Clans would always be slain, regardless of how many came; nothing unexpected would occur. After losing more than a dozen lives here, the Ice Race and the Evil Clans no longer sent scouts to this area. ¡°The famously talented Chen Fei of the human race?¡± Tens of thousands of miles away from Moya Mountain, three individuals from the Evil Clans and two from the Ice Race at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm swiftly traveled over the ground, avoiding potential surveys from above the celestial wood. ¡°From the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City, spanning a million miles to escape back to Jiguang City, and even seizing the opportunity to break through to the Rule Integration Realm in the midst, truly a prodigious talent!¡± Lou Yu said coldly. ¡°I heard that Fu Zhao, a prodigy from your Ice Race at the Sun Moon Realm, was killed within the land¡¯s boundary of Pushan City; was this the work of Chen Fei?¡± Ding Yong asked in a low voice. ¡°Unsure, but no traces of the Rule Integration Realm were detected at the site of Fu Zhao¡¯s death. Therefore, inferring from that incident, the one likely to have killed Fu Zhao would probably be this Chen Fei!¡± Lou Yu spoke gravely. The death of Fu Zhao, along with Chen Fei¡¯s miraculous escape, had incited the wrath of the Evil Clans. ¡°Is it certain that Chen Fei is now stationed at Moya Mountain? We can¡¯t fall for a human ruse when we get there only to find it is a late-stage Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm powerhouse that is in charge!¡± Jian Meng asked seriously. The art of war is deceitful; sometimes, the information seemingly passed by undercover agents turns out to be a trap set by the human race. ¡°Rest assured, the information this time is accurate, and our scouts have probed ahead. There are clear signs of the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers, which is one of Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Powers,¡± Lou Yu assured. ¡°If it is confirmed that it is that Chen Fei, why not have a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm senior come over? Why send us to make this trip?¡± Ding Yong frowned. Their group of five was not part of the army attacking Jiguang City; they had instead been assigned this mission from another region. ¡°Originally, that was the plan, but then the situation changed, and there was no time to mobilize other mid-stage Rule Integration Realm seniors, so we had to come first.¡± Lou Yu paused, then continued, ¡°Chen Fei prefers stillness to action; once the task of guarding Moya Mountain ends, he will likely hide directly back within Jiguang City. At that time, it will be too difficult to assassinate him.¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A prodigy like Chen Fei who could remain unharmed and even advance further in skill while in the perilous environment of Pushan City¡¯s land¡¯s boundary clearly showed his outstanding talent. All the moves of the two clans¡¯ late-stage Rule Integration Realm individuals were almost entirely under surveillance, and any prolonged disappearance would raise suspicion and prompt changes in subsequent plans. For this reason, late Rule Integration Realm individuals found it challenging to carry out assassination missions. Mid-stage Rule Integration Realm individuals would be more suitable, but an unexpected situation had arisen. Based on past occurrences, Chen Fei never easily left the city to expose himself to danger. Apart from that one occasion in Pushan City, an opportunity like this was quite rare. ¡°Once the five of us arrive at Moya Mountain and target Chen Fei, we will attack directly. No need to capture him alive, no need for persuasion, just execute on the spot! Such a prodigy of the human race, dead, is what suits us best.¡± Chapter 1064 - Chapter 1064: Chapter 1021: Raid from a Thousand Miles_3 Chapter 1064: Chapter 1021: Raid from a Thousand Miles_3 Lou Yu glanced coldly at Ding Yong and the other three. Ding Yong and the rest exchanged glances and nodded. Five cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm Early Stage, who had been cultivating for thousands of years, ganged up to kill a cultivator who had only broken through to the Rule Integration Realm less than half a year ago¡ªthere was no reason for them to fail. Even if Chen Fei was immensely talented, how much could he have possibly achieved in terms of understanding the fragments of rules in just half a year? Being able to stabilize his cultivation realm was already commendable. And from Jiguang City¡¯s arrangements, it seemed they also believed Chen Fei was still inexperienced and did not assign him overly challenging tasks. Thousands of miles away, inside a cave on Moya Mountain, Chen Fei suddenly opened his tightly shut eyes. His figure flashed, and Chen Fei appeared in mid-air above Moya Mountain. Indestructible Vision was sending him a premonition of danger, and this sense of peril was gradually intensifying. Clearly, danger was rushing towards Chen Fei. However, the warning from Indestructible Vision was not of an extremely dangerous level, suggesting Chen Fei seemingly had enough capacity to handle it. Chen Fei looked towards the horizon, his gaze fluctuating. In the face of danger, the best strategy would be to run back to Jiguang City. But if he could manage this danger effectively, Chen Fei might gain a batch of resources. Depending on the rewards from Jiguang City¡¯s tasks and his own diligent cultivation, spending a few years could make a noticeable difference in Chen Fei¡¯s strength. But when there was a faster path available, it seemed there was no reason not to take it. Chen Fei looked down at Moya Mountain below him. A Sword Light materialized out of thin air and began to etch formations around the mountain. This formation had no protective ability; its sole effect was to conceal the fluctuations here as needed and erase some traces. Moments later, Chen Fei finished etching the formations and flew back into the cave to calmly wait for the impending danger, or rather, the opportunity to arrive. Time passed, and suddenly three of Chen Fei¡¯s warriors stationed on the outer perimeter vanished. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, and with a flash, he reappeared in mid-air. The moment Chen Fei showed himself, five radiant beams of light suddenly confronted him. Ding Yong and the other four appeared immediately, launching preemptive strikes and now wielding weapons, continued slashing at Chen Fei. The disappearance of the warriors was Ding Yong and his group deliberately startling the snake out of the grass. Once the snake showed itself, it was time for the attacks to rain down like a storm. A look of panic flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s face, but as Ding Yong and the others truly emerged, his expression turned calm. With the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword activated, the five beams of light, which were only three feet away from Chen Fei, seemed suddenly elongated. The attacks that were supposed to hit Chen Fei in an instant now seemed to be separated from him by a Heavenly Chasm. Chen Fei glanced at Lou Yu and the four others. From the intensity of their attacks, the strongest among them had over twenty fragments of rules in his body. The weaker ones controlled around fifteen fragments each. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, these realms and levels of cultivation did not signify their strength but rather how rich they were. The daily consumption of a thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals was enormous. Chen Fei wondered how long the five men¡¯s resources could support his cultivation? If there were enough low-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t even need to consider cost-effectiveness but could directly burn two thousand to cultivate faster! Chen Fei took a step forward, casually walking out of the encirclement formed by Lou Yu and the four others. The next moment, the spatial grid¡¯s killing move leaped out, directly piercing the bodies of three Rule Integration Realm Early Stagers. Chapter 1065 - Chapter 1065: Chapter 1022: Seizing Talents Chapter 1065: Chapter 1022: Seizing Talents Killing five early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, under normal circumstances, Chen Fei could do it, but it would take a considerable amount of time. Those at the early stage of Rule Integration Realm were not mere ants that could be easily crushed, especially those who had mastered over a dozen or even more than twenty rule fragments. Each was a true powerhouse, and it was not impossible for them to eventually breakthrough to the mid-stage or even the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. They were vastly different from someone like Meng Ji, who, despite cultivating for thousands of years and nearing the end of his lifespan, only controlled five or six rule fragments. In the event of an ambush, various scenarios could arise. A slight oversight wouldn¡¯t worry Chen Fei about his own danger, but he feared these early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators might sense something amiss and run away first. It might be possible to lock all five in the Cangqiong Domain, but more likely, they would break the Cangqiong Domain and escape. Compared to Chen Fei entering alone deep into the territories of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans to slay cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm, these who came to him posed less danger and promised greater rewards. Therefore, Chen Fei did not hesitate to use a killing move within the spatial grid, aimed at making sure all five early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators stayed right there. Killing moves were not something irreplicable; they were meant to be used to better kill enemies. If he truly sensed any major danger, like an attack from someone at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm targeting him, the first thing Chen Fei would do was run towards Jiguang City, without any hesitation. ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± The sword light within the spatial grid instantly turned the first two Evil Clan cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm into a mist of blood, utterly destroying them without a moment¡¯s pause. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei¡¯s move was strong enough to completely disregard the early-stage Rule Integration Realm; rather, its emergence was too abrupt. Even when Chen Fei himself released the sword light, it still took a brief moment. Although this moment was incredibly brief, to a cultivator of the same rank in the Rule Integration Realm, it was traceable. Through changes in Chen Fei¡¯s aura and even the resonance of the surrounding rule particles, they could predict the approximate scale of Chen Fei¡¯s impending attack. Yet, Chen Fei¡¯s killing move appeared out of nowhere and swept across three Rule Integration Realm bodies. It materialized without any warning, and most crucially, its power reached an unimaginable level. An attack of such magnitude was possibly beyond what even a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator could unleash. The first two Evil Clan cultivators at the early Rule Integration Realm died cleanly and crisply, without even managing to unleash their forbidden techniques. Only the third Evil Clan member, Lou Yu, owing to a slight resistance from his fellow clansmen earlier, managed to deploy a forbidden technique in an instant, using a weapon to shield himself. Killing two Evil Clan early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, Chen Fei¡¯s move still depleted quite a bit of power. Under Lou Yu¡¯s explosive use of a forbidden technique, he failed to eradicate him directly, but still inflicted severe, life-threatening injuries. In the blink of an eye, from when the five attacked Chen Fei to Chen Fei counter-striking and severely injuring three at the early Rule Integration Realm, everything happened in an instant. Jian Meng and Ding Yong couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes in shock. What had they just witnessed? An early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, who had broken through just over half a year ago, casually almost annihilated three of the same rank, and crucially, they couldn¡¯t even discern how Chen Fei had managed it. The unknown is always the greatest source of fear. Moreover, considering the subtleties of the space rules Chen Fei had just displayed, even without that terrifying strike, it would have been extremely difficult for the five of them to kill Chen Fei. Not to mention, now only the two of them were left in good condition. Lou Yu, though not dead, seemed not far from it. Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, Jian Meng and Ding Yong abruptly retreated and used secret techniques to massively increase their speed before they dashed back the way they came. The confidence they had when they arrived was matched only by the deep fear they felt now. Being crippled in an encounter, one might think they had been on a suicide mission attacking someone at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei glanced at Jian Meng and Ding Yong, then, with Celestial Suppression operating at its peak, a streak of black light flashed across the sky, pulling Jian Meng and Ding Yong into the Cangqiong Domain. Chen Fei did not enter the Cangqiong Domain; instead, he moved in one step to Lou Yu¡¯s front, and his Qianyuan Sword slashed down in sequence. Lou Yu watched as Jian Meng and Ding Yong, two of the Ice Race, suddenly vanished, completely clueless where his allies had gone. Even if they ran fast, it shouldn¡¯t be to such an extent. Although he sensed some spatial fluctuations, Lou Yu knew that neither Jian Meng nor Ding Yong could teleport. As for possessing teleportation talismans, it¡¯s difficult for them to move someone at the Rule Integration Realm, as rule fragments within the body of a Rule Integration Realm appeared massless. However, when a talisman with spatial characteristics acted on them, the rule fragments of the Rule Integration Realm would naturally clash with the spatial rules within the talisman, destabilizing the talisman¡¯s power. Hence, even if Rule Integration Realm cultivators were to use talismans, they would be those that solely increased speed. It¡¯s not that no talismans could teleport someone at the Rule Integration Realm, but such power would rise to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, like the Heavenly Thunder within the Qiankun Cauldron. Lou Yu turned back to look at Chen Fei, his mind full of confusion and bafflement. Was this really the human prodigy Chen Fei, and not someone else impersonating him? Why is he so strong¡ªunreasonably strong? Where did Jian Meng and Ding Yong disappear to? Clearly, they were both at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Why was there such a bizarre occurrence? It was beyond his comprehension. ¡°Boom!¡± Severely wounded and on the brink of death, Lou Yu was turned into a mist of blood under Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike. Although Lou Yu fiercely resisted at the end, the eventual outcome didn¡¯t change by the slightest. The plea in his eyes before dying did not cause Chen Fei¡¯s sword to pause for even a moment. Begging for mercy at the point of death¡ªwas such a luxury unthinkable! Tremors kept emitting from within the Cangqiong Domain; clearly, two cultivators from the Ice Race at the Rule Integration Realm were desperately attacking the boundary. Compared to Meng Ji in their circumstances, Ding Yong and Jian Meng were undoubtedly much stronger. However, the strength of the Cangqiong Domain had increased even more than before. Thus, it was absolutely impossible for just Ding Yong, both at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, to break through the Cangqiong Domain using their own power. It was precisely because of this that Chen Fei felt confident first locking the two Ice Race cultivators in the Cangqiong Domain. Using spatial grid killing moves, he instantly killed two cultivators from the Evil Clans at the Rule Integration Realm. From then on, the pace of today¡¯s ambush was completely under Chen Fei¡¯s control. Chen Fei looked at the three blood mists in front of him. He did not hurry to extract the spiritual essence but began to activate the Bronze Rune in the Source Point Space. Chen Fei wanted to test whether the Bronze Rune, replicated with the power of Celestial Suppression and the panel, still retained its original ability to plunder talents. To plunder talents, one must act when the opponent¡¯s breath just dissipates. If one delays, everything will return to dust and earth, losing the opportunity to plunder talents. As Chen Fei activated the Bronze Rune with his essence force, the rune began to deform. Then, suddenly, a crack appeared on his forehead, and a ray of light shone from it, casting onto the three blood mists. The blood mists trembled, and the spiritual essence contained within began to burn. Gradually, specks of light drifted from the blood mists and surged into the vertical eye on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead. A cooling sensation from the position of his skull soaked into Chen Fei¡¯s body. A profound and mysterious feeling appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Soul Sea. It was hard to articulate what exactly this feeling was, but Chen Fei could sense that one aspect of his soul was improving significantly. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but close his eyes, savoring this transformation. After a moment, the cooling sensation vanished, and Chen Fei¡¯s eyes slowly opened. The world remained as it was, not giving the miraculous sensation he felt when he first broke through to the Rule Integration Realm and seemed to see another side of the world. Chen Fei tried operating the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, suddenly feeling a slight shift in his expression. This time, Chen Fei felt something different. For many years of cultivation, Chen Fei had relied on the panel¡¯s simplification to cultivate new martial arts. Chen Fei did occasionally try to cultivate on his own. Although not without progress, it was exceedingly slow compared to using the panel. Moreover, he had to continuously operate the martial arts for several days before some thoughts would emerge in his mind. This is the stance of an average person, not that he had no understanding of cultivation, but to gain insights from cultivation, one had to rely on time. This also reflected the daily life of most cultivators. To advance leaps and bounds, unless one experienced a sudden enlightenment, otherwise it was a state of arduous cultivation. Recalling the initial days when he first encountered martial arts, at that time, Chen Fei didn¡¯t even possess the stance of an average person, his mediocre talent meant he could almost only ever remain an ordinary person. Today having the stance of an average person was the result of many years of continuous transformation of his soul. At this moment, while operating the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, some new thoughts actually emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. These thoughts did not represent insights, and to turn these thoughts into genuine insights of the martial arts, he had to continue deep reflection and verification with the martial arts itself. These thoughts, of course, could not be compared with the insights that would arise directly from the panel, but compared to Chen Fei¡¯s past, it was a colossal leap. Chen Fei waved his left hand, and three clusters of spiritual essence appeared in his palm. Because he had plundered talents, the content of the three clusters of spiritual essence was drastically reduced, but a smile was present on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Without needing Bronze Fragments, Chen Fei could now plunder talents himself, proving that his previous plans were feasible, shaking off some potential troubles the Bronze Fragments could bring. More crucially, the effect of plundering talents was remarkably good. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The three cultivators from the Evil Clans at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm had considerable lifespan left and had accumulated more than a dozen fragments of rules each in their realms. This proved that the three Evil Clan cultivators possessed exceptional talents, even considered quite good among those at the Rule Integration Realm. By seizing a portion of the talents from the three Evil Clan cultivators, Chen Fei¡¯s own talent had significantly increased. From a talent similar to or even less than Meng Ji¡¯s, Chen Fei had now transformed into having a grand hope of breaking through the Rule Integration Realm with his own efforts. Comparatively speaking about the people around him, he might still not match up to Kuang Xingfeng, but he was nearly comparable to Hua Zhichun. Chapter 1066 - Chapter 1066: Chapter 1023 Is This Possible? Chapter 1066: Chapter 1023 Is This Possible? Hua Zhichun ranked among the top hundred in the Age Tower; he was considered a seed of the Rule Integration Realm with a great chance to break through to it. He can¡¯t claim he has a full guarantee, but he has a sixty to seventy percent chance. Chen Fei is now almost in that situation, rather than the previous one where, without his panel, he might have had a slim chance of barely breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm, relying on immense fortune. Chen Fei took the mystical treasures of the three from Lou Yu into his sleeve. A flash of dark light, and he vanished on the spot, reappearing within the Cangqiong Domain. Inside the Cangqiong Domain, Jian Meng and Ding Yong were no longer aimlessly attacking the boundary but were attempting to find weak points in the entire domain. However, after studying for a while, they had still not found anything. The boundary of the Cangqiong Domain was so tight that they couldn¡¯t detect the slightest flaw. The only way to leave was to break it by force. But in doing so, things reverted to the starting point; their power was insufficient to break the boundary. Even though they were unleashing forbidden techniques right now, they were still slightly lacking in power. If there was one more cultivator in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm here now, perhaps by joining forces with them, they would have a glimmer of hope. With just the two of them, they didn¡¯t have enough strength. The moment Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared, Jian Meng and Ding Yong sensed it, and then instantly unleashed their most powerful Divine Powers, striking towards Chen Fei. It was now a life-or-death situation. To escape from this place, they had to eliminate Chen Fei. Despite the bleak hopes, as cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm, they still possessed the courage to fight to the death. They would definitely not just give up and wait to be slaughtered. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of weapons colliding rang out, spreading a ripple. Chen Fei blocked the attacks of Jian Meng and Ding Yong. Under the operation of the Celestial Suppression, he refined and absorbed a portion of their assimilated foreign power, and Chen Fei¡¯s aura surged suddenly. With the increased Skill Level of the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei was now capable of refining some of the power in the assaults of Rule Integration Realm attacks. Jian Meng and Ding Yong, seeing their attacks augmented by forbidden techniques easily blocked by Chen Fei, could no longer contain their despair. This wasn¡¯t a battle on the same level at all. While Chen Fei hadn¡¯t reached the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, he was at least close to the peak of the early stage Rule Integration Realm. It was only such a short time; just how did Chen Fei cultivate? During the Sun Moon Realm, there were rumors about Chen Fei¡¯s rapid cultivation pace, aided by the human race¡¯s Qiankun Cauldron. But at that time, all the Evil Clans and Ice Race cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm thought of Chen Fei as just a highly talented individual who needed to be eliminated early to prevent him from becoming a future threat to both races. Even the most pessimistic of the Evil Clans and Ice Race figured this future was at least hundreds of years away. Without several hundred years of cultivation, it was impossible to achieve any major progress in the Rule Integration Realm. After all, the Rule Integration Realm is different from the Sun Moon Realm. While you only comprehend a few rule particles in the Sun Moon Realm, you have to understand several more in the Rule Integration Realm. The difficulty of cultivation between the two is incomparable. Many cultivators who were geniuses during the Sun Moon Realm would take thousands of years to break through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm upon advancing. And the majority would struggle miserably in the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Reaching the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was a feat for the geniuses among the geniuses. Among the Evil Clans and Ice Race, there was no doubt Chen Fei could break through to the mid-stage, or even late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. For this human named Chen Fei, it was very likely not a problem at all. But it would take time, at least hundreds of years. During these hundreds of years, if there was a chance, they would simply eliminate Chen Fei to avoid any future mishaps. If there really was no chance, the outcome of the wars with the human race should have been decided within those hundreds of years, and by then, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to escape death anyway. But now, in just half a year, what¡¯s going on? Chen Fei flipped the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, deflecting Jian Meng and Ding Yong¡¯s weapons. Then he lifted the sword, striking towards Jian Meng on the right. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s killing intent, Jian Meng roared with rage. Even knowing there was no hope, he refused to just wait for death. Or to put it another way, even if death was inevitable, he wanted to make Chen Fei pay a price. Ding Yong steadied his stance to one side and attacked with Jian Meng, aiming at the Qianyuan Sword. But the moment Ding Yong attacked, he realized something was wrong. The distance between him and Chen Fei suddenly stretched dramatically. Chen Fei seemed within reach, but his attack hung mid-air, never actually nearing Chen Fei. Ding Yong desperately shook the Cold Ice Rules, trying to disrupt the spatial manipulation cast by Chen Fei, but apart from causing continuous tremors in the space before him, it did nothing to close the actual distance between him and Chen Fei. This was Chen Fei¡¯s Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big,¡± fluidly executed with the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, continually expanding the space between him and Ding Yong. Theoretically, it could endlessly enlarge the space. In reality, of course, it was impossible. Even an Emperor who had mastered the complete Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡± couldn¡¯t make space infinitely diverge. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Because the foundational support for Rule Power is the essence force within your body, and essence force cannot be infinite. And as the space expands, the essence force required skyrockets especially as the process goes on. Chen Fei, with his Perfection-stage Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, even though he had only six fragments of Space Secondary Rule, which was far fewer than Ding Yong¡¯s Cold Ice Rules, Chen Fei¡¯s mastery of the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword surpassed any martial arts practiced by Ding Yong. When power is not enough, technique becomes critical. Chapter 1067 - Chapter 1067: Chapter 1023 Is This Possible?_2 Chapter 1067: Chapter 1023 Is This Possible?_2 Moreover, Chen Fei expanded the space between himself and Ding Yong, merely to slightly delay Ding Yong¡¯s attack. The brief pause was enough for him to first slay Jian Meng beside him. If among the human race there were inheritances of Space Secondary Rules ¡°small,¡± Chen Fei could have even begun his attack earlier on Jian Meng. This increase and decrease could evolve into a complex combat rhythm that basically left him fearless against ordinary encirclements. Jian Meng, who had not received any help from Ding Yong beside him, had a look of despair that quickly turned dull; this time, there really was no chance at all. Even the hope of injuring Chen Fei had become a luxury. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword collided with Jian Meng¡¯s Demon Bone Sword, and in the booming sound, the Qianyuan Sword pressed down on the Demon Bone Sword, smashing onto Jian Meng¡¯s shoulder. Starting from Jian Meng¡¯s shoulder, the Demon Bone Sword ran downward, and in just an instant, Jian Meng¡¯s body was torn into two parts. Jian Meng opened his mouth wide, wanting to speak, but in the next moment, the violent power burst forth from within his body, turning his entire body into a mist of blood. Chen Fei flipped the Qianyuan Sword, blocking to his left side. Only at this moment did the Life Soul Blade in Ding Yong¡¯s hands cross the great distance, arriving in front of Chen Fei. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of twisting metal rang out as Chen Fei easily blocked Ding Yong¡¯s attack. Due to the Space Rules, two who were supposed to attack together in the Rule Integration Realm were forcibly split by Chen Fei into two separate battlefields. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was cold as he thrust his sword toward Ding Yong¡¯s forehead. Of the five from the Rule Integration Realm that had come, now only he remained; desperation appeared in Ding Yong¡¯s eyes. Regardless of defense, Ding Yong swung his Life Soul Blade at Chen Fei¡¯s neck without any protection. ¡°Hiss!¡± The Qianyuan Sword penetrated Ding Yong¡¯s skull first, its tip emerging from the back of his head. Again, it was the Space Secondary Rules that slightly extended the distance of Ding Yong¡¯s attack, whereas the distance of Chen Fei¡¯s attack on Ding Yong was still right in front of him. The outcome of this was naturally self-evident. Ding Yong¡¯s body shook once, his eyes fixed on Chen Fei, filled with reluctance. The next moment, Ding Yong¡¯s body started turning to ash from his feet, rapidly curling towards the position of his head. Chen Fei withdrew his sword, his left palm striking out, instantly turning Ding Yong¡¯s body into powder. Chen Fei activated Bronze Rune, and once again a gap split open at his forehead, emitting a ray of light that enveloped both Ding Yong and Jian Meng¡¯s locations. The next moment, specks of light emerged and surged back into Chen Fei¡¯s soul. That peculiar feeling reappeared within Chen Fei¡¯s body, an unclear and unspeakable attribute continuing to grow. About a hundred in the Age Tower with potential could only assure a great hope to break through to the Rule Integration Realm; as to how far they could progress within the Rule Integration Realm, that was uncertain. But Jian Meng and Ding Yong, having long proved their talent within the Rule Integration Realm through their cultivation, now allowed Chen Fei to still seize some of their abilities, integrating them into his own soul. After an indeterminate amount of time, Chen Fei slowly regained consciousness, his soul still retaining that cool and light feeling. Chen Fei collected both remaining pieces of spiritual essence and mystical treasures from Ding Yong, dispersing the Cangqiong Domain. Chen Fei¡¯s body reappeared in Moya Mountain; from the appearance of the five from Lou Yu in the Rule Integration Realm to their complete annihilation, the elapsed time was actually quite brief. Even then, much of that time was spent by Chen Fei plundering and absorbing the talents of the five from the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei sensed his surroundings, and with Indestructible Vision showing no warnings, it was clear that no new warriors from the Rule Integration Realm were coming to assassinate him, nor were there any above mid-stage strength appearing. Chen Fei looked at the ground of Moya Mountain, and the next moment, a formation rose, erasing the traces of the five from Lou Yu in the Rule Integration Realm. Not only that, Chen Fei followed the path the five had originally taken toward Moya Mountain, erasing their traces of approaching the mountain as well. Unless someone in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm personally came to investigate, they would not be able to detect the traces. And as time went on, even if someone in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm came, they might not notice any signs. After all, the heavily traced Moya Mountain had already been erased by the formations Chen Fei had previously laid out. If Chen Fei were to report the event of slaying the five from the alien races in the Rule Integration Realm, he would probably receive a significant reward from within the human race, but it would also reveal some of Chen Fei¡¯s current situation. Human hearts harbor much malice, and Jiguang City was naturally home to not just one traitor like Sun Guangyuan, but surely others as well. Among them were practitioners of the Rule Integration Realm, the Sun Moon Realm, and even quite a few from the Mountain Sea Realm. Often, the human race¡¯s many secrets were not only accessible by those in the Rule Integration Realm; many from the Mountain Sea Realm could also acquire seemingly unrelated but valuable information through certain methods. Each creature has its cunning, as the saying goes. The deaths of the five from the Lou Yu group made the Ice Race and the Evil Clans unsure whether it was Chen Fei¡¯s doing, giving Chen Fei the chance to continue lying in wait here. If a few more early-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioners would come along, then Chen Fei¡¯s resources for cultivating would indeed have a source. Even without claiming the rewards given by the human race, Chen Fei could cultivate very quickly. Of course, if the Ice Race and Evil Clans were to send mid-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioners, then it would depend on how Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation progressed by then. If the opportunity was right, then he would ensure they had no return. If the opportunity was less favorable, Chen Fei would have to leave Moya Mountain first. After all, one¡¯s own life is more important! At the time when the five members from the Lou Yu group were sequentially killed, the Ice Race and Evil Clans immediately noticed it, because their soul tokens had shattered. The spies within Jiguang City were activated and began to gather information. The task of the five from the Lou Yu group was to assassinate Chen Fei. If they were killed by Chen Fei, then the importance of killing Chen Fei would skyrocket. To the extent that they would make an all-or-nothing move to eliminate Chen Fei. After all, Chen Fei had only been cultivating for half a year. If he already possessed such battle strength, then there was no need for centuries of cultivation; Chen Fei would become a major threat to them. However, as time passed, the spies did not see Chen Fei returning to Jiguang City. Sun Moon Realm scouts approached Moya Mountain and discovered Chen Fei¡¯s warriors still guarding Moya Mountain, with no signs around of a major battle having occurred. The five from Lou Yu were either intercepted and forcefully killed by strong members of the human race on their way. Or they failed in assassinating Chen Fei and were instead killed by him. Just half a year after breaking through, could he possess such strength? Is that possible? Chen Fei did not return to Jiguang City ¨C was he intentionally concealing it, hiding his true strength? If they want to confirm, they would have to send mid-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioners to kill Chen Fei recklessly. But if the five from Lou Yu were killed by other human race warriors, then sending mid-stage, even late-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioners now might lead them into a trap set by the human race. After all, Jiguang City still lay within the human race¡¯s sphere of influence. Deepening into the human race¡¯s territory is a matter of great risk. Perhaps at this very moment, the human race is using Chen Fei as bait, waiting for them to walk right into their trap. Six thousand li outside Jiguang City, at Xuanluo Mountain. ¡°Killing Chen Fei, one Nirvana Fruit,¡± Sun Guangyuan murmured as he looked at the message in his hand, his palm tightening slightly. The Nirvana Fruit, a sixth-tier top-grade spirit material, has the ability to transform one¡¯s essence. If consumed at the peak of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, there is a high chance it could help advance someone to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Such spirit material, which is serendipitous and sought after, was available in the human race treasury before, but has since been depleted. Sun Guangyuan¡¯s eyes flickered, not expecting Chen Fei¡¯s value to have suddenly increased so much, something must have happened that he was unaware of. Sun Guangyuan was eager to claim this reward, but if the timing was wrong, the consequences after being discovered could be unimaginable. ¡°Wait a bit longer, there will be a suitable opportunity!¡± Sun Guangyuan¡¯s expression returned to normal as he closed his eyes again. Inside the cave within Moya Mountain, Chen Fei operated the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, his qualifications indeed improving. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only He had already surpassed Hua Zhichun¡¯s level and was approaching Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s caliber of talent. The specific effects would only be clear when combined with the panel. However, before officially start cultivating, Chen Fei needed to take stock of this acquisition. All five low-grade mystical treasures had their spirituality erased to avoid any mishaps. Chen Fei then emptied the items from the mystical treasures, and within moments, a smile emerged on his face. Chapter 1068 - Chapter 1068: Chapter 1024: The Feeling of Being a Proud Son of Heaven Chapter 1068: Chapter 1024: The Feeling of Being a Proud Son of Heaven More than 260,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals, on average contributed over fifty thousand each. The wealth of someone in the Rule Integration Realm indeed correlates positively with their cultivation, unless encountering special circumstances such as a breakthrough in martial arts or the need to purchase some precious treasures. Otherwise, in this world where mighty power belongs to oneself, the stronger one is, the more wealth they will possess. Compared to Meng Ji¡¯s approximate thirty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, Lou Yu, who had mastered several fragments of rules¡ªeven upwards of twenty¡ªwas truly wealthier. Moreover, Lou Yu, with five such pieces, was still in an upward trend with a considerable distance from his lifespan limit, so he wouldn¡¯t think about using low-grade Primordial Crystals to buy any life-extending elixirs. As for the precious treasures related to lifespan, none were cheap; Meng Ji and a few others had likely spent a lot of money on this. ¡°Even with a thousand Primordial Crystals a day, I could continue cultivating using cash for more than two hundred days,¡± he exclaimed. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes sparkled as he proceeded to collect all the low-grade Primordial Crystals into the Concealment Bell. To spend a thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals daily, let alone the entire human race, even considering the surrounding races, no one in the Rule Integration Realm would cultivate like Chen Fei. For those in the Rule Integration Realm, apart from better absorption of vital energy from heaven and earth daily, low-grade Primordial Crystals are used to purchase precious treasures. Just for more epiphany, smashing low-grade Primordial Crystals, no one in the Rule Integration Realm would do this. Because for those in the Rule Integration Realm, a cultivating environment rich in epiphany allows for better understanding of martial arts. But they cannot have continuous insights into martial arts popping up in their minds like Chen Fei, hence they can¡¯t talk about using epiphany to let these insights undergo fission. Thus, smashing Primordial Crystals just to enrich epiphany is completely wasteful and incomprehensible to others. Chen Fei continued organizing the spiritual materials within the five mystical treasures, his smile growing wider as he did so. An hour later, Chen Fei, satisfied, categorized all the spiritual materials and collected them into the Concealment Bell. The Concealment Bell, not yet transformed into a mystical treasure, benefitted from hosting low-grade Primordial Crystals and sixth-tier spiritual materials, aiding its understanding of the mysteries of rules. If all the spiritual materials from the five mystical treasures were sold, they could roughly gather nearly eighty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals for Chen Fei. If he were patient enough to sell them slowly, he could even fetch a price of up to ninety thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Chen Fei, however, didn¡¯t have much time to slowly sell the spiritual materials and would definitely look for an opportunity to sell these materials in batches to exchange for low-grade Primordial Crystals. Then, adding the original low-grade Primordial Crystals he had, the daily expense of a thousand could sustain nearly a year of his cultivation. ¡°Murdering and arson for a golden belt, the speed of making money is just too fast!¡± he said. Chen Fei felt somewhat emotional in his gaze, knowing that he could not accumulate such wealth through normal means. It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t earn so much, but that daily cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm was costly; earning a lot and saving a significant amount were two different matters. Besides low-grade Primordial Crystals and spiritual materials, the five mystical treasures themselves represented a vast fortune. Even though the five mystical treasures currently lacked spirituality, they could still fetch the basic price of mystical treasures, about thirty to forty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, which shouldn¡¯t be a problem. Jiguang City had a black market, or rather, places like this existed within the cities of the human race. If sunshine falls on you, shadows shall form behind; let alone within a race. Just as the Emperor knew, there would inevitably be traitors within the human race, just as humans might have placed their own spies among other alien races. When in need of low-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei could change his aura and dispose of one or two mystical treasures to exchange for sufficient low-grade Primordial Crystals to continue cultivating. For now, the low-grade Primordial Crystals were plentiful, so Chen Fei was not in a rush to sell the mystical treasures. The five portions of Rule Integration Realm early stage spiritual essence flew out from his sleeves and directly surged into the Concealment Bell. Since they had been plundered of their talents and Lou Yu and the others had used forbidden techniques, the quantity of spiritual essence wasn¡¯t large. But all five portions should be sufficient for the Concealment Bell to elevate to a mystical treasure. The last time it failed to breakthrough, the Concealment Bell was just slightly lacking in foundation; now, with this supplementation, there was absolutely no reason for it to fail again. If it still failed, it could only mean that the Concealment Bell was probably only suitable to remain a top-grade profound treasure, and not destined to become a mystical treasure. Chen Fei¡¯s finger twitched slightly, a sword energy swiftly emerged, rapidly carving formations within the cavern. It wasn¡¯t any major formations¡ªjust a simple Gathering Essence Array, which was all that Chen Fei required because he was about to start smashing low-grade Primordial Crystals. If there were no formations to gather elemental energy, the epiphany would immediately dissipate into the surrounding space, rendering the thousand low-grade Primordial stones he planned to use wasted. In a matter of moments, a formation rose within the cavern, causing a slight fluctuation of the vital energy of heaven and earth within a hundred miles, slowly flowing towards the direction of the cavern. Observing the effect of the formations, Chen Fei nodded slightly; two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals appeared around him, a thousand of which were directly smashed. The Gathering Essence Array¡¯s epiphany surged, and Chen Fei started operating the Fifth-Tier Celestial Suppression. Within his sea of consciousness, insights about the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression appeared. Under the effect of the epiphany, the insights began to undergo fission. During this cleaving process, Chen Fei suddenly perceived something different from before. In the past, when an epiphany appeared in his sea of consciousness, driven by epiphanies under the influence of spirituality, Chen Fei would begin to analyze this insight and extend new understanding based on it. From this process, it was evident that for epiphanies to undergo cleaving, the key factors were Chen Fei¡¯s own insight and also the richness of the spirituality. Previously, Chen Fei¡¯s inherent insight could hardly change; to improve, each breakthrough in his cultivation realm would enhance his insight. Therefore, Chen Fei always chose to elevate the spirituality in his cultivating environment. With increased spirituality, the speed of epiphany cleaving would also rise. This time in his cultivation, the level of spirituality was still equivalent to one thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, but Chen Fei¡¯s talent, after refining five early-stage Rule Integration Realm materials, had significantly improved from before. What it meant to be a ¡°genius,¡± Chen Fei thoroughly experienced it this time. Although he had not yet reached Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s ability to triumph beyond his own tier, his achievement was indeed remarkable. Such a degree of talent now evidently induced a significant change in epiphany cleaving. Previously, Chen Fei estimated that using one thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals for a day would double the speed of cultivation. Now, after cultivating for a while, Chen Fei roughly calculated that the speed of cultivation had increased by one and a half times. Due to the increase in insight, the amount of epiphany cleaving was immediately apparent. Chen Fei opened his eyes, a slight smile inadvertently appearing on his face as he looked at the surrounding low-grade Primordial Crystals. He hesitated for a moment before shattering another thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. The level of spirituality within the Gathering Essence Array suddenly increased considerably. One thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals a day is the most cost-effective consumption method, but definitely not the fastest in terms of increasing cultivation speed. Chen Fei had tried before; shattering two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals could increase the cultivation speed to one and four tenths, not even one and a half times. Consuming twice as much only enhanced efficiency by forty percent. At that time, with only several tens of thousands of low-grade Primordial Crystals in hand, Chen Fei would definitely opt for a method that offered better value. Now, the quantity of low-grade Primordial Crystals was still quite sufficient; even if he used two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals every day, it could support around half a year of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. If five mystical treasures were also sold, it could sustain several more months. As for shattering even more low-grade Primordial Crystals, the increase in efficiency would become progressively lower, as the spirituality dissipated too quickly. Such a method of consumption, even if possessing several hundreds of thousands of low-grade Primordial Crystals, would cause Chen Fei great distress, and it really wasn¡¯t suitable for the current Chen Fei. Chen Fei closed his eyes and began to operate the Fifth-Tier Celestial Suppression, the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, and also vibrated the Source Point Space inside his body. For a time, insights into the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression, the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, and the Space Rules incessantly emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. Through the spirituality and Chen Fei¡¯s own insight deduction, the epiphanies began to cleave, and then were absorbed by Chen Fei. Two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, combined with Chen Fei¡¯s current insight, directly increased the cultivation speed to between two and two and a half times. Including the original expected pace, using two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals for a day equated to cultivating for slightly more than three days. Originally, cultivating the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression using normal methods would take nearly a hundred years to reach Great Completion. If the low-grade Primordial Crystals in Chen Fei¡¯s hands remained sufficient, this period could be shortened to just over thirty years. Thirty-some years to incorporate a complete rule of strength into his physique; just pondering this made the significance clear. The Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, originally needing about fifteen years, could, with sufficient resources, reach Great Completion in less than five years. With the Great Completion stage Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, then cultivating essence, energy, spirit, and soul, and even simplifying Space Rules, Chen Fei breaking through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm might only take a few years. A few years to break through a realm in the Rule Integration Realm ¡ª if spoken of, would sound like a mere fantasy, but Chen Fei was confident he could truly accomplish it. Of course, all these premises hinge on his ability to keep up; only then will Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation pace not diminish. ¡°If talent could be further improved, reaching Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s level, cultivation speed would increase even more,¡± he mused. A thought crossed Chen Fei¡¯s mind, clearly seeing the life-changing potential of possessing the Bronze Rune. With his current talent, Chen Fei actually had a high probability of usurping the talent of any early-stage Rule Integration Realm opponent he slew. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After all, as long as Chen Fei¡¯s talent was still inferior, he could plunder a part of the opponent¡¯s. Only slightly stronger than Hua Zhichun¡¯s talent, many alien races capable of breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm naturally possessed a talent that surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s. A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s lips as he then completely immersed his heart and mind into his sea of consciousness, seriously deducing and absorbing the epiphanies. As Chen Fei was cultivating, the war outside Jiguang City had reached a stalemate. It wasn¡¯t just Jiguang City; the other three human race cities under siege were likewise caught in this situation. Chapter 1069 - Chapter 1069: Chapter 1025: Entering the Game Chapter 1069: Chapter 1025: Entering the Game The human race had never been easy targets, and the number of Emperor Realm masters had reached a peak in recent years. Even with the appearance of Evil Clans in the Open Heaven Realm, no human imperial sovereign had fallen. Only Dao Yuefeng was now trapped in a coma, unable to wake up. In a way, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s original calculations had led to an extreme one-for-one trade with the ancestral figure of the Evil Clans in the Open Heaven Realm. Thanks to Dao Yuefeng, the human race had turned their disadvantage into an evenly matched situation at the start of the war. Thus, although the human race was now facing attacks from both the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, their foundation was very stable. Eliminating the human race, without the Old Ancestor of the Evil Clans in the Open Heaven Realm taking action, would definitely consume a tremendous amount of time. It was a matter of seeing who would last longer. One month, two months, three months ¡ª in the blink of an eye, the armies of the Evil Clans and Ice Race had arrived outside Jiguang City, and three months had passed. During these three months, dozens of large and small battles had occurred, each side suffering losses, and several strong individuals in the Rule Integration Realm had fallen from both sides. After the initially intense battles, the intensity of each battle began to decline, shifting to small-scale conflicts and assassinations. Half of the falls in the Rule Integration Realm occurred during these small-scale conflicts. Ambush, counter-ambush, assassination, counter-assassination. A battle of wits and strength, all to slay more of the adversary¡¯s Rule Integration Realm powerhouses. In the race war, the Rule Integration Realm had always been a crucial component. Once a side suffered too many losses in the Rule Integration Realm, the balance of the war would tilt towards the other side. The current war strategy of the Ice Race and Evil Clans had shifted from rapid siege to efficiently cutting down the human¡¯s Rule Integration Realm forces. On the other hand, the human race was using this psychology of the Evil Clans and Ice Race to implement corresponding countermeasures. Chen Fei had stayed, guarding Moya Mountain without leaving for three months. Scouts appeared from time to time but were slain by warriors. Without the appearance of those in the Rule Integration Realm, the one hundred and eight warriors could allow Chen Fei to rest easy and focus on cultivating. Three months of continuous cultivation consumed more than 180,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals. This consumption of Primordial Crystals was astonishingly high, but the results obtained were extremely remarkable. Although the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword had not yet stepped from the Great Perfection stage into the stage of perfection, relying on the Great Perfection-grade Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, simplified space rules, and various pills and spirit materials that refined essence force and soul, the quantity of space rule fragments within Chen Fei¡¯s source point space had increased from six to seventeen, nearly doubling the rule fragments. Since his breakthrough into the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei had not even reached a year, and he had already completed the cultivation journey that took others in the early Rule Integration Realm thousands of years, possibly even more. Chen Fei had completed half the journey of the early Rule Integration Realm, and unlike others whose cultivation would slow down, his efficiency would not decrease. So long as resources were amply supplied, rapid progress would be Chen Fei¡¯s norm. Beyond the changes in the source point space, the skill level of Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression had also improved significantly. However, the skill level needed for Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression was exceptionally high, and with the current rate of cultivation, it still required thirty years of arduous cultivation, hence just three months was not enough for Celestial Suppression to break through from the entry stage to the Great Perfection stage. Although there was no qualitative change in skill level, the number of power rule fragments within Chen Fei¡¯s physique had still significantly increased. Previously he had six power rule fragments, but now the power rule fragments within Chen Fei had increased to eleven. In terms of quantity, the power rule fragments were far fewer than the space secondary rule fragments, but the enhancement they provided to his battle strength was undoubtedly stronger. While Chen Fei was slowly and steadily cultivating, the Ice Race and the Evil Clans didn¡¯t want to give him such a stable environment. Up to now, no evidence had been found that Lou Yu¡¯s five were indeed killed by Chen Fei. But conflicts between different races never really required evidence; a single suspicion was already enough. Inside the cave, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened, and with a wave of his right hand, a great deal of the epiphany was cleared away, shutting down the Gathering Essence Array as well. Chen Fei took a step forward, appearing in mid-air. Unbeknownst to him, a figure had been standing in the sky. Upon seeing Chen Fei appear, the figure revealed a slight smile. ¡°Creating warriors from beans in such an exquisite manner at the peak realm of Sun Moon Realm,¡± Qin Yunfang stroked his goatee. Qin Yunfang, the steward of Jiguang City¡¯s city lord¡¯s mansion, was in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Months ago, when Jiguang City assigned Chen Fei to Moya Mountain, he had a brief encounter with Qin Yunfang. ¡°Senior Qin flatters me,¡± Chen Fei bowed slightly, looking at Qin Yunfang with curiosity and asked, ¡°What brings Senior Qin here today?¡± ¡°The city lord¡¯s mansion has received news that the Evil Clans will send a powerhouse in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm here,¡± Qin Yunfang¡¯s smile faded, and he spoke gravely. Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. The Indestructible Vision hadn¡¯t issued any warning yet, probably because the distance was too far, and the member of the Evil Clans in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm had restrained their aura. The current advanced warning of the Indestructible Vision was naturally not all-encompassing because it was only a divine power from the Sun Moon Realm. However, this power, which Chen Fei had developed in the Mountain Sea Realm, was infused with shockingly unconventional talents derived from thirteen attributes and twelve divine palaces. Its malleability far surpassed that of Creating Soldiers from Beans. Having refined fifty-seven inheritances of the Emperor Realm alongside Chen Fei, the Divine Power God Slaying Sword that was born was arguably on par with or even potentially superior in potential. Now in the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei was still able to continuously enhance the power of Indestructible Vision. However, Indestructible Vision encompassed many characteristics which, fundamentally, were composed of various rules. Currently, because Chen Fei only had the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, a martial art specializing in the Space Secondary Rules, he was unable to quickly enhance the strength of Indestructible Vision. But the beauty of Indestructible Vision and the Slaying God Sword lay in the fact that even if Chen Fei used the power of other rules to propel these two divine abilities, he could make their power surge tremendously. Unlike Planting Beans to Create Soldiers, which was largely restricted within the original framework of the divine ability. Currently, Chen Fei could not sense the threat from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm of the Evil Clans, probably due to the great distance, given the actual disparity in their realms. But as long as the distance continued to decrease, Indestructible Vision would somehow start to resonate. From the moment Qin Yunfang appeared here and specifically notified Chen Fei to observe, it meant that the late-stage Rule Integration Realm strongman of the Evil Clans must still be tens of thousands of miles away, if not even farther. ¡°What should this junior do?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°Since they dare to come into our human race¡¯s territory, we naturally have to host them properly.¡± A chill filled Qin Yunfang¡¯s eyes, and after a pause, he continued, ¡°They are targeting you, so normally we would use you as bait. However, considering the battle involves the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm and your current stage of cultivation has not yet stabilized, placing you in such a dangerous position is somewhat risky, so you should secretly return to Jiguang City first.¡± Chen Fei looked a bit surprised, from the moment Qin Yunfang appeared, to the knowledge that the late-stage Rule Integration Realm of the Evil Clans would come, Chen Fei had thought that Jiguang City¡¯s intention was to have Chen Fei counter-plot. But unexpectedly, it was to let him leave early. ¡°I will reverently comply with the senior¡¯s arrangement,¡± Chen Fei said as he clasped his hands. Facing the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei indeed admitted that he was not yet a match; the gap was too evident. Every individual in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm controlled over seventy-three rule fragments, and that was just those who had newly broken through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. There were also those with one hundred and eight rule fragments but who were still unable to refine them into a complete secondary rule; they too belonged to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Whichever type it was, they were overwhelmingly stronger than Chen Fei. ¡°In an hour, someone will escort you secretly back to Jiguang City,¡± Qin Yunfang instructed before he flickered and vanished from the spot. Chen Fei stood midair, pondered for a moment, and then returned inside the melting cave. Three-quarters of an hour passed in a blink, and Indestructible began sending warnings to Chen Fei. Chen Fei sensed the intensity of the danger and the rate at which the warning was escalating; the Evil Clans in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm were roughly four to five hundred thousand miles away at the moment. In a short time, Chen Fei would depart Moya Mountain; such a short duration made it impossible for the late-stage Rule Integration Realm to cross such an immense distance. Chen Fei waited patiently, and with less than a quarter-hour left to the half-hour appointment, Qin Yunfang¡¯s figure reappeared at Moya Mountain. ¡°Chen Fei, follow him and leave this place first. Do not fly, as that would make it easy to expose yourself,¡± Qin Yunfang said in a low voice, gesturing towards a Sun Moon Realm Steward standing nearby. Meanwhile, a one-inch tall wooden man appeared in Qin Yunfang¡¯s palm. The wooden man looked at Chen Fei, and strands of Chen Fei¡¯s aura flying up from the melting cave below began to move towards the wooden man. The body of the wooden man started to enlarge, soon its face began resembling Chen Fei¡¯s, and the aura rippling off it became virtually identical to Chen Fei¡¯s. Chen Fei watched the wooden man with some surprise, not expecting such a mystical treasure. ¡°Let¡¯s go, be careful on the way,¡± Qin Yunfang said solemnly. ¡°You be careful too.¡± Chen Fei gave Qin Yunfang a formal bow, then landed on the ground and followed the Sun Moon Realm Steward in front. ¡°Senior Chen, we¡¯ll take a longer route back to Jiguang City to better avoid detection,¡± Yuan Bizheng turned back and explained softly to Chen Fei. ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Fei nodded, offering no objections. Unable to fly, but with the speed of their feet, they still moved extraordinarily fast. Yuan Bizheng said to take a detour, ultimately drawing a convoluted arc on their journey, the farthest point being almost four thousand miles from Jiguang City. Now the two, still over three thousand miles from Jiguang City, were already on their way there. ¡°Senior Chen, once we get past the mountain ahead, we can¡­¡± Yuan Bizheng turned back toward Chen Fei, but before he could finish, suddenly a Tremendous Strength descended, and Yuan Bizheng¡¯s figure abruptly stiffened, unable to move. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A rich fragrance permeated the area within a mile radius, intoxicating to those who smelled it. Chen Fei, expressionless, looked up at the sky. ¡°Boom!¡± Tremendous Strength fell from the sky, and Yuan Bizheng was instantly torn to pieces, and along with him, Chen Fei¡¯s body was also shattered. Thousands of miles away, two figures were sprinting forward, one of them turning back, bathed in the sunlight, was indeed Chen Fei¡¯s face. Chapter 1070 - Chapter 1070: Chapter 1026: Rough Chapter 1070: Chapter 1026: Rough ¡°Senior Chen, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Yuan Bizheng asked, seeing Chen Fei stop, his curiosity apparent. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, let¡¯s continue on our way,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile, shaking his head. A thousand miles away, the recently crushed figures of Chen Fei and Yuan Bizheng were both warriors conjured by Chen Fei. Originally following Yuan Bizheng¡¯s designated route, Chen Fei had barely traveled a few hundred miles when he sensed something was amiss. Following this, Chen Fei immediately altered their route and summoned two warriors to impersonate himself and Yuan Bizheng. One was to confuse any observers, and the other was so Chen Fei could see who would attempt to strike at him. As Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation increased, the power of the warriors had not enhanced much, but with his continuous understanding of the Space Secondary Rules, Chen Fei was able to increase the extreme distance between himself and the warriors considerably. When the two warriors were crushed moments ago, they did not resist excessively; they merely observed to see who was attacking. However, the attacker, who was at the Rule Integration Realm, was extremely cautious and did not reveal themselves at all; the warriors only sensed the fluctuations of power typical of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. The five lost lives in the Rule Integration Realm in Lou Yu, although not yet confirmed to be Chen Fei¡¯s doing, made it impossible to send someone from the early stages of Rule Integration Realm to kill Chen Fei now. If someone were to make a move, it would at least be someone from the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm or higher, using absolute power to eliminate any accidents. ¡°Is it the human race?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered. Given the high likelihood of human traitors, who avoided showing their faces, it was very possible; after all, if it were from the Evil Clans or the Ice Race, even if Chen Fei saw their features, what would it matter? Only the human race, fearing the failure of their sneak attack, would go as far as not revealing any trace of their appearance. Chen Fei focused his mental defense and pondered no further; together with Yuan Bizheng, he headed determinedly toward Jiguang City. Confronted with the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, even if he couldn¡¯t win, escaping unscathed was still not a problem for Chen Fei now. His biggest reliance was naturally the powerful physique formed by Celestial Suppression. Eleven Power Rule Fragments, conservatively estimated, were equivalent to about fifty or sixty Secondary Rule Fragments. That is to say, in terms of physique, Chen Fei was already not much different from someone in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei still could not achieve victory across different ranks, and the primary reason was that his elemental power and soul were far too inferior compared to those in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm. This world¡¯s mainstream cultivation method is from the inside out. From the soul to the Source Point Space, then to elemental power, and finally affecting the physique. It¡¯s not just the Rule Integration Realm that does this, from the first-level of Body Tempering Realm, the most crucial is also the inner synergy, followed by physique. It¡¯s not that physique isn¡¯t important, but cultivating elemental power eventually strengthens the physique as well. It¡¯s more efficient! Of course, there are martial arts that specifically favor physique, and cultivators practicing such martial arts would be somewhat stronger than their peers at the same rank, giving them some advantages in competitions. But correspondingly, such cultivation is considerably more difficult. It depends on each cultivator¡¯s choice, whether they want simpler cultivation or stronger battle strength. Now, facing someone from the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s physique was comparable, but his elemental power and soul were not; however, his martial arts might not necessarily be inferior. After all, the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword was stronger than many inheritances from the Emperor Realm and he had reached Perfection in it, something many at the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm probably couldn¡¯t match. So, the most Chen Fei could do was to escape unscathed; winning was very unlikely due to foundational differences. Having only broken through to the Rule Integration Realm a year ago, doing this much was something Chen Fei was quite satisfied with. The panel was a huge boost, but ultimately it required time to manifest and could not appear out of nowhere. Just like a genius¡¯s talent, even if they could learn instantly and induce further understanding from one instance, achieving a breakthrough in realm still required step-by-step progression, though they would be much faster than other cultivators. Chen Fei had the panel and now his insight had also improved, so his future cultivation speed would only get faster. Therefore, now facing attacks from the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm or higher, it was best for Chen Fei to avoid them altogether, as there was no need to truly engage hard and risk everything, especially since the Evil Clans¡¯ late-stage Rule Integration Realm forces were not far off. Engaging with combatants at this level introduces too many variables. A thousand miles away, Sun Guangyuan¡¯s figure vanished into thin air, his expression gloomy as he observed the shattered warriors below. Having made this special trip, he hadn¡¯t expected such an outcome. Sun Guangyuan waved his hand, erasing all traces of himself from the area before disappearing. This Chen Fei was too difficult to kill, and despite Sun Guangyuan¡¯s unawareness of the specific reasons why the Evil Clans and Ice Race had so greatly increased their rewards for Chen Fei, he deduced it was likely because they perceived Chen Fei¡¯s potential as too strong to allow him to continue growing and becoming a threat to both races. Sun Guangyuan also could not afford to let Chen Fei continue cultivating; otherwise, Chen Fei would certainly become a great threat in the future! In less than half an hour, Chen Fei and Yuan Bizheng safely returned to Jiguang City, encountering no further threats along the way. Back in Jiguang City, Yuan Bizheng breathed a sigh of relief. Although Yuan Bizheng had not been aware of what exactly had happened en route, Chen Fei¡¯s sudden change in their path clearly indicated he had sensed something out of the ordinary. Had they continued on the initial route, they would likely have encountered danger. Whether Chen Fei would be affected by it, Yuan Bizheng did not know, but he, a Sun Moon Realm participant in a Rule Integration Realm conflict, would undoubtedly die without question. ¡°Senior Chen, I must return to report my duties, so I¡¯ll take my leave now,¡± Yuan Bizheng said, clasping his hands towards Chen Fei on the street. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile and a nod. ¡°Senior, you¡¯re too kind,¡± Yuan Bizheng replied with a smile, bowing to Chen Fei before heading in the direction of the city lord¡¯s mansion. Chen Fei watched Yuan Bizheng¡¯s figure fade away and paused for a moment. The encirclement of Moya Mountain was likely to come to an indecisive end. A moment later, Chen Fei returned to the courtyard where Sect Leader Qu Qingsheng and others lived. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s return, Qu Qingsheng and the others couldn¡¯t help but smile. Because Chen Fei had taken the task of guarding Moya Mountain, as Chen Fei¡¯s relatives, Qu Qingsheng and the others were exempted from conscription. Among them, the strongest was only at the Mountain Sea Realm, an abundantly available rank among the cultivators within Jiguang City. This was considered a trade-off, after all, the value produced by Chen Fei at the Rule Integration Realm was far beyond what any number of those at the Mountain Sea Realm could match. Whether Qu Qingsheng and the others participated in the external wars or not, it would have no impact on the outcome of the war. ¡°Did you encounter any dangers?¡± Qu Qingsheng and the others surrounded Chen Fei, showing concern. The battle with the Ice Race and Evil Clans was a struggle of life and death, with no second possibility. Although they were not involved in the war, the atmosphere throughout Jiguang City was always extremely somber. ¡°I can handle it, don¡¯t worry,¡± Chen Fei smiled and then turned his head to look at Chi Yuqing and Tong Linyun, only to find that the two had already broken through to the Mountain Sea Realm. Having been in Jiguang City for nearly a year, both were initially at the pinnacle of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. With abundant resources and in a wartime atmosphere, both had successfully advanced to the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei had initially taken ten people into Qiankun Mansion. Over the past few years, eight of them had seen significant changes in their cultivation. Sect Leader Qu Qingsheng, Elder Zhou Zixun, Master Feng Xiupu, Chi Yuqing, and Tong Linyun¡ªfive of them¡ªall reached the Mountain Sea Realm, although still at the early stages, which was vastly different from their initial status. Elder Guo Linshan, Elder Sister Zhang Fangqiong, Chi Defeng, Si Yinan, and Si Yuanhai all reached the Combined Aperture stage, and with the lifespan of the Combined Aperture Realm, they had enough time to break through to the Mountain Sea Realm. If the cultivation environment and resources in the Return to Nothing Realm kept up, reaching the Mountain Sea Realm was not particularly difficult. For the human race, the Sun Moon Realm was the real significant barrier. ¡°When encountering danger, safety is still the most important!¡± Feng Xiupu thought for a moment and quietly reminded. Although Chen Fei¡¯s current realm had reached the Rule Integration Realm, stronger by far than theirs, the affairs of the world are often interconnected, and wouldn¡¯t change just because of the advancement in realm. ¡°I¡¯ve always kept Master¡¯s teachings in my heart,¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but grin. When he had first joined under Feng Xiupu, what Feng Xiupu most advocated was perfecting body movements. Being proficient in body movement afforded tremendous advantages whether in combat or fleeing. This philosophy was tied to Feng Xiupu¡¯s own experiences; having suffered setbacks because of it, Feng Xiupu hoped these would not recur with Chen Fei. Back then, Feng Xiupu¡¯s philosophy had matched perfectly with the younger Chen Fei, who believed that it was acceptable to be unable to overpower others, but one must never be outpaced. Thus, Chen Fei had been exceedingly enthusiastic about all sorts of body movements, and this habit had continued to the present. Previously outside Jiguang City, it was because of such a mindset that Chen Fei had not thought to forcefully contend against a cultivator in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm; it wasn¡¯t worth it. Because Chen Fei¡¯s strength could still improve rapidly, while for others, including those alien races, it was absolutely impossible to cultivate as swiftly as he did. Frankly speaking, the future belonged to Chen Fei! Elder brother Guo Linshan also grinned, and the whole courtyard lightened up with Chen Fei¡¯s return. An hour later, everyone dispersed to attend to their own matters. Chen Fei, hand in hand with Chi Yuqing and Tong Linyun, entered the house to discuss questions about cultivation. With the advancement in the girls¡¯ cultivation realms, this discussion turned out to be notably longer and louder than previous ones. Fortunately, the houses in the courtyard were soundproofed by formations, so there was no need to worry about disturbing others. Early the next day, Chen Fei left the courtyard. He went to Jiguang Mountain and opened a cultivation room there. Previously, as the Evil Clans and the Ice Race encroached upon the city, the cultivation rooms on Jiguang Mountain had been shut down. Now, months later, Jiguang Mountain had reopened. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only People who had completed their tasks could now continue to meditate there for a period. Chen Fei stayed in the cultivation room for a few hours. As night fell, he changed his appearance and his aura, then left the cultivation room. There was a black market within Jiguang City, a fact known to all at the Rule Integration Realm and permitted by the Emperor himself. The cleanest waters do not harbor fish; many matters could not be suppressed merely by force, but systematic guidance could help keep these matters under control. Chen Fei wandered around Jiguang City and arrived at a corner of the northern city wall. Stepping in, his surroundings immediately shifted. Chapter 1071 - Chapter 1071: Chapter 1027: Calling Out Chapter 1071: Chapter 1027: Calling Out The black market is located within Jiguang City, and though nominally a black market, to a great extent, it is more akin to a market tailored for practitioners in the Rule Integration Realm. The resources required for the Rule Integration Realm are not abundantly produced within the human race¡¯s territory, thus, even slightly rarer spirit materials are not available for purchase in regular shops. This black market in Jiguang City is the place where those in the Rule Integration Realm exchange resources with each other. The only thing is that formations here shield one¡¯s aura and appearance, making it impossible to clearly sense someone¡¯s exact Cultivation Realm. What to sell in such a market requires careful consideration. If someone brought goods obtained through betraying the human race, trading them here would be akin to seeking death. However, if the goods were obtained through personal grudges between individuals of the Rule Integration Realm within the human race, there would be no issues trading them here. Those in the Rule Integration Realm are considered the human race¡¯s high-end battle strength, each valued greatly. However, it is impossible for all individuals of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm to live in peace and harmony; such a situation is completely out of the question. Even among the nineteen imperial sovereigns, in reality, some harbor private grievances. But upon reaching the Emperor Realm, in order to ensure the survival of the human race, these grievances must be set aside. As for ordinary practitioners in the Rule Integration Realm, who would have such considerations? If there were life-and-death feuds, they would certainly seek revenge if given the opportunity. Even the human imperial sovereigns could only advise against such private grudges at best, and could not forcibly suppress them. The entire black market could be seen at a glance, consisting of just one street. People coming and going, each with a shroud of black mist on their faces, not even their eyes visible. Along the street, all stalls are run by Rule Integration Realm practitioners, with goods displayed on shelves for sale. To Chen Fei, this market evoked a sense of familiarity. This was because, back in Pingyin County¡¯s black market, people traded with each other in a similar manner. There was a black market in Pingyin County because the resources there were monopolized by a few large families, forcing ordinary martial artists to rely on other means to obtain what they needed. In contrast, the resources within Jiguang City were not monopolized, but rather in pure shortage; with too few places to carry out transactions, this gave rise to such a method of trade. Chen Fei stepped forward, examining the various spirit materials displayed on the stalls in detail. All were Sixth-Tier precious treasures; if there were any Fifth-Tier materials, they would be rare enough to help those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm to break through to the Rule Integration Realm. Such Fifth-Tier materials, to some degree, were worth much more than many low-grade Sixth-Tier spirit materials. After all, for those in the Sun Moon Realm to break through to the Rule Integration Realm, it signified a completely new world. The black market¡¯s street spanned only a li in length, so Chen Fei quickly reached the end. He saw nothing he wanted to buy; the truly advanced spirit materials or pills that could lead to leaps in progress for Rule Integration Realm practitioners would probably be used by the owners themselves, not put up for sale. As for other common Sixth-Tier spirit materials, Chen Fei had no use for them. Each day, two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals shattered, not just rich in spirituality but also in the vital energy of heaven and earth. Absorbing this vital energy was enough to rapidly increase Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation, rendering those common pills for enhancing cultivation unnecessary. Chen Fei observed the people on the street and found a free spot. With a wave of his hand, dozens of spirit materials flew out from the Concealment Bell, spreading out in front of him. Speaking of the Concealment Bell, after absorbing the spiritual essence of five early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, it had lived up to Chen Fei¡¯s expectations and transformed into a mystical treasure. The Concealment Bell itself knew that if it did not evolve successfully this time, it would probably not have many opportunities in the future. It was not a problem with Chen Fei, but if it couldn¡¯t evolve successfully after receiving so many resources, the Concealment Bell would be disappointed in itself. Fortunately, the end result was not too bad. The Concealment Bell made a qualitative leap from a Top Grade Profound Treasure into a low-grade mystical treasure. Seeing a new stall owner appear, and one who brought out dozens of Sixth-Tier spirit materials no less, many people out of curiosity came over. Chen Fei had a lot of low-grade Sixth-Tier spirit materials, not just from the newly slain five early stages of the Rule Integration Realm. The spirit materials obtained from the four early stages of the Rule Integration Realm that Chen Fei had previously slain in Pushan City¡¯s boundary had not yet been sold by him either. Therefore, the value of the Sixth-Tier spirit materials Chen Fei now possessed was worth at least 120,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals. Such an immense value was beyond what regular shops could absorb, making the black market in Jiguang City a viable option. Moreover, Chen Fei did not plan to sell off all the Sixth-Tier spirit materials all at once. He could split them up and sell them gradually over time. This black market was managed by Jiguang City in the background, but under normal circumstances, neither imperial sovereigns nor late-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouses would pay much attention here, unless there were situations involving human race traitors. Chen Fei saw the crowd growing at his stall and after some thought, took out a low-grade mystical treasure. Chen Fei had decided not to allow the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell to absorb those five low-grade mystical treasures. Extracting spiritual essence was indeed effective, but it seemed somewhat wasteful. Chen Fei now needed an ample amount of low-grade Primordial Crystals for cultivation, so he decided to sell them for Primordial Crystals instead and accelerate the increase of his cultivation first. If Chen Fei had plenty of low-grade Primordial Crystals, there would be no need to worry about cost-effectiveness, and he could use the crystals in whatever way would allow for the quickest cultivation. But for now, it was necessary to consider how to use the low-grade Primordial Crystals more efficiently. ¡°How much for this sword?¡± someone leaned over, closely examining the Demon Bone Sword on the stall. In the black market, there¡¯s an unwritten rule: nothing on the stalls can be handled, only observed with the eyes and sensed with the soul. ¡°` After all, once it changed hands, any mishap could easily spark a dispute. Everyone here was to exchange resources, not to fight¡ªthere was no sense in that. ¡°Forty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals,¡± Chen Fei quoted a fairly reasonable price. The Demon Bone Sword was originally in good condition, having been nurtured by an early stage cultivator of the Rule Integration Realm for several thousand years, and it was a Rule Integration Realm that possessed more than a dozen fragments of rules. Among the many low-grade mystical treasures, it was already considered quite remarkable. However, since Chen Fei had erased its spirituality and it was a mystical treasure of the alien races, its value had to be discounted. After all, it would need to be modified after being purchased. Otherwise, if it were a mystical treasure used by the human race, this Demon Bone Sword would have to fetch at least fifty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. ¡°A bit expensive, how about thirty-five thousand?¡± the person pondered a moment before quoting a price. ¡°Only low-grade Primordial Crystals, no other spirit materials to offset the price, I¡¯ll sell it to you for thirty-nine thousand,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile on his face when he saw the counteroffer. After all, willingness to make an offer indicated an intention to buy. A moment later, the Demon Bone Sword was sold for thirty-eight thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. While cultivating on Moya Mountain, Chen Fei had depleted his low-grade Primordial Crystals to just over eighty thousand. Now with this replenishment of thirty-eight thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei¡¯s pockets were suddenly bulging. Chen Fei didn¡¯t plan to bring out a second low-grade mystical treasure, instead, he began selling sixth-tier spiritual materials at his stall. Chen Fei¡¯s trip to the black market emphasized thin profits and quick turnover, aiming to exchange the sixth-tier spiritual materials in his pocket for low-grade Primordial Crystals quickly to avoid wasting too much time there. Sixth-tier spiritual materials could also be shattered to obtain epiphanies. But compared to low-grade Primordial Crystals, using sixth-tier spiritual materials to get epiphanies was akin to a sheer waste, with an abysmally poor cost-efficiency ratio. After all, the value of many spiritual materials was not just in the number of rule particles they contained, but in the entirely different effects produced after fusing with certain characteristics of the spiritual materials themselves. Whereas low-grade Primordial Crystals really were purely about the number of rule particles, which determined their value. Chen Fei sold each type of spiritual material at a price slightly below the market rate, with only one demand: buyers had to use low-grade Primordial Crystals, and bartering with other goods was not accepted. The requirement was somewhat odd, but not a big deal since there really was a discount. Therefore, the dozens of portions of sixth-tier spiritual materials that Chen Fei had placed on his stall sold out within an hour. The low-grade Primordial Crystals in Chen Fei¡¯s pocket increased by more than twenty thousand. Chen Fei stood up, choosing not to continue selling spiritual materials and instead walked toward the exit of the black market. Today¡¯s objective had been met, and the total number of low-grade Primordial Crystals inside the Concealment Bell reached one hundred forty thousand. Even if Chen Fei didn¡¯t return to the black market after this, the quantity of low-grade Primordial Crystals he now possessed was sufficient for over two months of uninterrupted cultivation. Seeing Chen Fei leave, many watched with subtly flickering gazes. However, no one followed him, as this was Jiguang City; the low-grade Primordial Crystals from just now were not worth the risk. The next morning, Qin Yunfang found Chen Fei. ¡°There was a traitor tipping off the enemy, so the late-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouse from the Evil Clans didn¡¯t show up. But our efforts weren¡¯t in vain, we found a traitor,¡± said Qin Yunfang, a hint of regret in his demeanor. ¡°Does this mean I need to continue back to guard Moya Mountain?¡± Unable to kill that late-stage Rule Integration Realm being from the Evil Clans went as Chen Fei had anticipated; after all, he had almost been ambushed on his way back to Jiguang City. ¡°You¡¯ve been holding the fort for three months already, and now that the Ice Race and Evil Clans are targeting you, you don¡¯t need to go back to Moya Mountain for the time being,¡± Qin Yunfang shook his head. Sending Chen Fei back to Moya Mountain would mean giving the Ice Race and Evil Clans a chance to attack him. They could not guarantee to receive intelligence every time, so sending Chen Fei back would be too much of a risk. After a while, Qin Yunfang left; if there were new tasks, he would inform Chen Fei. For the time being, Chen Fei could cultivate in peace on Jiguang Mountain. As long as he had low-grade Primordial Crystals, it didn¡¯t make much difference to Chen Fei where he cultivated. Of course, cultivating on Jiguang Mountain had some additional benefits and was safer. Chen Fei did not return to the black market but resumed his expensive cultivation, spending two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals a day. In the blink of an eye, a month passed, and Chen Fei did not step out of the cultivation room. Outside Jiguang City, at the location where the two armies confronted each other, a new change occurred. The Ice Race and Evil Clans began to provoke battles. No longer able to achieve effects through wit and strength, and with retreat not an option. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Initially, the Ice Race and Evil Clans might have been coveting something from the human race, but it had now turned into a fight to the death. In the Rule Integration Realm, same rank one-on-one battles had no concept of surrender; the losing side faced death. This was not just in Jiguang City, but in the other three cities under siege as well. Eradicating human cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm was effectively a way to weaken the power of the Qiankun Cauldron. ¡°` Chapter 1072 - Chapter 1072: Chapter 1028: Alien Races Heritage Chapter 1072: Chapter 1028: Alien Races Heritage In some sense, the Qiankun Cauldron is considered a treasure that suppresses the fortunes of the human race. Compared to a dozen other races that lack an Open Heaven Realm cultivator, the greatest advantage of the human race lies in the Qiankun Cauldron. The more individuals at the Rule Integration Realm, the stronger the power that can be injected into the Qiankun Cauldron at critical moments. The opening of Qiankun Mansion was intended to allow those at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm to break through to the Rule Integration Realm faster, and Chen Fei was a beneficiary of this initiative. Otherwise, even with access to the required resources, how could Chen Fei break through to the Rule Integration Realm in just a few years? As the news of Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough spread, many who were at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm within Qiankun Mansion initially have now also started their secluded cultivation. Especially the top fifty ranks in front of the Age Tower, nearly all have polished their realms clear, with a very high hope of breaking through to the Rule Integration Realm. But whether they can ultimately succeed depends on personal fortune. Perhaps they will succeed at once, or perhaps they might fail at the brink of success. In the face of challenges from the Ice and Evil Clans, the human race is not faint-hearted. War is essentially a clash of hard power, and facing the challenges of the Ice and Evil Clans, if they do not dare to respond, it would only lower the morale of the human troops. Moreover, in conflicts among those of the same rank within the Rule Integration Realm, the human race fears no other alien race. Among the surrounding dozen races, only the Evil Clans have an elder who reached the Open Heaven Realm, and it seems that this happened by chance. This suggests that the talent of the entire Evil Clan is not much different from that of the human race. Even in terms of the number of those in the Emperor Realm, the human race might be slightly superior. The Ice and Evil Clans aim to eliminate the human cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm, but it is not certain who will eliminate whom in the end! Because he did not leave the cultivation room and no new tasks were issued, Chen Fei had no idea what had been happening outside. The conflicts at the Rule Integration Realm outside the city currently do not involve Chen Fei. After all, Chen Fei had just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm not long ago, and it was unlikely that he would be called upon to confront the Ice and Evil Clans. With an undistracted mind, Chen Fei was completely immersed in his cultivation. This sensation of constantly feeling oneself improving is something that any cultivator cannot resist. A little more than a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Fei emerged from seclusion. It was not that Chen Fei wished to leave seclusion, but after over two months of cultivating, the fourteen thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals Chen Fei had were completely exhausted. Two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals a day sounds extremely horrifying, but the effect is indeed strong. The Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword technique, now more than halfway through the Great Perfection stage, has not yet reached the stage of Perfection, but it allowed Chen Fei to handle the Space Secondary Rules more adeptly. Moreover, the Divine Power of Indestructible Vision was indeed marvelous. This Divine Power, while called a divine power, now seemed more like a characteristic or talent specific to Chen Fei. As more fragments of Space Secondary Rule accumulated within Chen Fei¡¯s body, his sensitivity to the Space Rules continued to increase. That is to say, the divine power Indestructible Vision was continually adapting Chen Fei to the conditions of his essence, energy, spirit, and soul, enabling him to cultivate more effectively. The Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword was supposed to become harder to cultivate as one progressed, but in reality, aided by epiphanies, the insights in the sea of consciousness were not diminishing but on the contrary, seemed to be increasing. This progress in the cultivation of the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword was moving forward vigorously because of this. Initially, Chen Fei had estimated that, if resources remained constant, it would take at least three and a half more years to elevate the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword to the Great Completion Realm. Now it seemed that around two years might be sufficient, or perhaps even less time could suffice. Apart from the satisfying progress in the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, the fragments of Space Secondary Rules in the Source Point Space had grown from seventeen to twenty. The cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm is generally easier at the beginning and becomes progressively harder because there are many options for understanding the secondary rules early on when there are 108 fragments available. As cultivation progresses, the easier ones to comprehend are already understood, leaving increasingly difficult options. Chen Fei simplified the Space Secondary Rules using his panel, which should not slow down the pace normally. What really restricts the growth of the fragments of Space Secondary Rules is the strength of Chen Fei¡¯s soul and Source Point Space, which cannot enhance this quickly. The Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword is very mysterious, and Chen Fei¡¯s physique is strong enough, but the soul and Source Point Space still require a gradual progression, especially as he progresses further. However, increasing by three rule fragments in just over two months, Chen Fei had nothing to complain about. Even if the speed slows down later, Chen Fei still has a good chance of breaking through to the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm within a few years. Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, in just over two months¡¯ time, naturally could not advance to Great Perfection and was still quite a distance away from it. Indestructible Vision attempted to tailor Chen Fei to the qualifications required for Celestial Suppression, allowing him to cultivate faster, but the ultimate effect was moderate. Celestial Suppression was created specifically for the Yuan Clan¡¯s physique and had nothing to do with the human race. Chen Fei could cultivate it solely because of the panel. Although Indestructible is extraordinary, it falls short in terms of cultivating a technique that directly manipulates the rule of power. The fragments of the rule of Power inside Chen Fei¡¯s physique had barely increased from eleven to twelve pieces. There was still an enhancement, just not as much. After all, it would take about thirty years of burning two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals daily to cultivate to the Great Completion realm for the entire Sixth Tier Celestial Suppression. Till now, it had only been about a year. The door of the cultivation room in Jiguang City opened, and Chen Fei, having changed his appearance and aura, looked up at the bright moon in the sky, his figure flashing as he disappeared from his spot. A moment later, Chen Fei arrived at the entrance of the city¡¯s black market and stepped in. In the black market, Chen Fei materialized, surveying the increasingly bustling scene on the street with some surprise. Two months ago, although the black market was not deserted, due to its length being just one street, the actual number of cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm was not very large. Many in the Rule Integration Realm might come here only occasionally, spending the rest of their time either in seclusion or on missions. But today, the number of cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm in the black market had increased by at least thirty percent compared to last time. Walking down the street, Chen Fei listened to the conversations around him while inspecting the spirit materials on the stalls to see if there was anything he needed. From one end of the street to the other, Chen Fei walked back and stopped at a stall. ¡°Is this an inheritance from the alien races?¡± Chen Fei asked, pointing at an inheritance stone. An inheritance stone of the Rule Integration Realm martial arts would emit a unique rule aura, and only such spirit materials could bear the content of the martial arts. Otherwise, ordinary materials either wouldn¡¯t record the martial arts, or after being recorded, the material would degrade after some time. ¡°Ice Race martial arts inheritance, Space Secondary Rules,¡± the stall owner looked up at Chen Fei and noted the black mist emanating from his face, hiding their true features from each other. However, making eye contact when speaking was a due courtesy, otherwise it would appear overly haughty. All were in the Rule Integration Realm within the black market, so basic respect was maintained. Chen Fei¡¯s expression flickered slightly as he used his soul to sense the aura emitting from the inheritance stone, confirming it wasn¡¯t the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Large.¡± With his current mastery over the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, Chen Fei could clearly make this distinction. But without actually examining the martial arts, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t determine which specific kind of Space Secondary Rule it was. ¡°What tier?¡± Chen Fei continued. He was definitely interested, especially since he had already acquired all the human race¡¯s Space Secondary Rule martial arts. As for the inheritances in the Rule Integration Realm left by other human powerhouses regarding the Space Secondary Rules, they were also Space Secondary Rules ¡°Large,¡± as everyone was following the paths of the past Emperors. ¡°Sixth Tier, top-grade,¡± the stall owner murmured. A Sixth Tier top-grade martial art could be cultivated to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, but reaching the Peak of Rule Integration Realm would require further personal insight and breakthrough. Cultivating such martial arts carried a risk, because reaching only the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm meant that there might be misunderstandings in the comprehension of certain rule particles within the martial arts. If you cultivate without discerning these errors and follow the set steps, even if you do reach the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, you might find yourself stuck at a bottleneck. ¡°What¡¯s the price?¡± Chen Fei asked directly. A Sixth Tier top-grade, especially from an alien race, could be considered the highest tier martial arts that the human race could acquire. Martial arts of the Emperor Realm from the alien races wouldn¡¯t be left within mystical treasures and would automatically disintegrate after being read through. The five Emperor Realm inheritance stones Chen Fei had obtained had also turned to ashes after he read them, and Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t store the martial arts in mystical treasures either¡ªother cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm did the same. This was an unwritten rule to prevent accidentally transmitting one¡¯s race¡¯s martial arts to outsiders after an unforeseen demise. Inheritance stones that could be seized were highly likely to be either unlearned or from other races. If it wasn¡¯t from one¡¯s own race, there was no need to be sentimental¡ªhaving the inheritance stone meant one could comprehend it at leisure. ¡°If you¡¯re serious about buying, one thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, no bargaining,¡± the stall owner considered for a moment before stating a price. ¡°Okay!¡± Chen Fei didn¡¯t haggle and took out a piece of Moon Wood from the Qiankun Cauldron, handing it to the stall owner. ¡°How about I trade this for your inheritance stone?¡± Moon Wood, a Sixth Tier low-grade spirit material, could be directly consumed to enhance cultivation and had some special effects on the comprehension of Wood Element Rules. ¡°Deal!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The stall owner sensed the quality of the Moon Wood and nodded his head. Martial arts from alien races were generally not valuable. The reason was simple¡ªeach race had its own Emperor Realm inheritances; why would someone bother learning the martial arts of other races? There was no worry about mistakes in the race¡¯s own Emperor Realm inheritances, and they were definitely suited for the human race¡¯s comprehension. It was a thankless task to struggle with learning martial arts from other races¡ªa futile effort. Chapter 1073 - Chapter 1073: Chapter 1029: Two Battles, Two Kills Chapter 1073: Chapter 1029: Two Battles, Two Kills The foreign martial arts obtained also present a problem: there is no certainty whether they contain any traps. Many alien races would place flawed inheritance stones inside mystical treasures. If you actually begin cultivating and can identify the flaws, then that¡¯s still manageable. But if you can¡¯t spot the flaws, in the end, you¡¯re essentially setting a trap for yourself. However, Chen Fei is different from others, as he doesn¡¯t concern himself with whether there are flaws or not; as long as it¡¯s an unrecorded secondary rule in the human imperial sovereign realm inheritance, Chen Fei is willing to learn it. Chen Fei took the inheritance stone and probed with his mental defense, beginning to read through it. The Jia Clan, a race Chen Fei had not heard of before, is the source of this inheritance stone. The content of the inheritance stone was extensive, after all, it was a Sixth-Tier top-grade inheritance; Chen Fei simply found a vacant area, laid out dozens of spirit materials, and also took out a low-grade mystical treasure. While running his stall, Chen Fei continued reading the inheritance stone in his hands. Chen Fei¡¯s strategy for his stall was the same as before, selling the spirit materials at a price slightly below the market rate. When encountering cheap spirit materials, cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm and other realms don¡¯t react too differently. After all, the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s earning ability increases, but so does the speed of expenditure. In reality, truly wealthy cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm are not that common. Once half of the spirit materials on the stall were sold, and even the mystical treasure was sold for 36,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei finally finished reading through the Jia Clan¡¯s cultivation techniques. ¡°Cultivation technique found, Violent Miao Primordial Technique!¡± A slight smile spread across Chen Fei¡¯s face as he looked at the information displayed on his panel. This trip to the black market was worth it after all; this Violent Miao Primordial Technique of the Jia Clan happens to cultivate the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small¡±. No wonder the stall owner sold this technique for a mere thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Apart from the inherently lower value of alien martial arts, the key issue is that the human race really has no talent for Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small¡±. Those five human imperial sovereigns, who control Space Secondary Rules, can hardly comprehend much of Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small¡±, let alone other Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Chen Fei tried to deduce the Violent Miao Primordial Technique himself and had some vague ideas, but nothing definitive. With Chen Fei¡¯s current insight, relying on his own power, he should be able to attain Entry Level in this Violent Miao Primordial Technique, but to say how much he can comprehend of the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small¡± seems unlikely to be sustained. Every race has its own limitations, which are very difficult to change. ¡°Merge!¡± The Violent Miao Primordial Technique directly merged into the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, and the name of the sword didn¡¯t change, clearly indicating that its primary structure still focused on the original technique. After all, the Violent Miao Primordial Technique is just a Sixth-Tier top-grade technique, seemingly only a step away from ultimate-grade, but the gap is as clear as that between late stages of the Rule Integration Realm and the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. The Skill Level of the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword dropped from over halfway through Great Perfection down quite a bit, landing at about 40% of Great Perfection. Overall, the increase in power of the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword wasn¡¯t significant, which means that cultivating Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small¡± through it would actually be quite difficult. And this difficulty will only increase as one progresses further. But Chen Fei isn¡¯t worried, because as long as he can comprehend the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small¡±, he can directly simplify them. Afterward, using the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword to execute Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small¡± may not be as fine and subtly probed as executing Space Secondary Rules ¡°Big¡±, but it also shouldn¡¯t be too inferior. The main advantage is that once Chen Fei has Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small¡±, he will have greater ease and freedom in controlling the rhythm of battle. So-called encirclements may truly become ineffective against Chen Fei in the future, or their effect would be extremely weak. After another hour, all the spirit materials in front of Chen Fei¡¯s stall had sold out. Chen Fei stood up and walked towards the exit of the black market, not continuing to sell any more spirit materials or mystical treasures. From the items just sold, he had filled his once-empty pockets again, totaling to 60,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals, enough for a month¡¯s worth of cultivation needs for Chen Fei. Of course, after returning to simplify the new secondary rule, the remaining low-grade Primordial Crystals might not be enough for even a few days of cultivation. Chen Fei still has three mystical treasures he can sell, and as for spirit materials, the remaining value is over 70,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals. Overall, Chen Fei is still in surplus. Leaving the black market, Chen Fei returned to the cultivation room in Jiguang City. Breaking two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei began to enter the familiar rhythm of cultivating. The greatest harvest today in the black market, besides the cultivation techniques of the Jia Clan, was learning about the current situation outside Jiguang City. The Ice Race and Evil Clans have actually begun to issue challenges, facing off against the Human Clan in the Rule Integration Realm. During Chen Fei¡¯s seclusion, what happened to the other three human cities was not something he heard much about. What Chen Fei heard the most about was the outcome of the battles in the Rule Integration Realm outside Jiguang City. The human race showed no fear of the challenges from the Ice Race and Evil Clans, and the outcome confirmed this sentiment. In the clashes of the Rule Integration Realm, the human race did not suffer losses; there was back and forth, and overall, they even gained a slight advantage. While the advantage was not substantial, it directly contained the overbearing momentum of the Ice Race and Evil Clans. However, the Ice Race and Evil Clans did not abandon this mode of fierce battle; for them, weakening the Qiankun Cauldron was of higher priority. After all, their biggest reliance was the Open Heaven Realm ancestor of the Evil Clans, and to this ancestor, the only threat was the Qiankun Cauldron. The human race was also aware of this point, but the helplessness of war sometimes lies in the fact that many things are actually obvious strategies. Even if you know the opponent¡¯s purpose, sometimes you have no choice but to respond. After all, even if they did not participate in this type of Rule Integration Realm slaughter, the losses of the human Rule Integration Realm cultivators in other battles would not be much less. War, after all, was bound to result in death. The human race was the reactive party in this war, and oftentimes, many things were not for the human race to choose. As long as there were no significant losses to the human imperial sovereign, the human race could still hold on. Outside Jiguang City, where the challenge was called, the Ice Race and Evil Clans pointedly named Chen Fei, but the human race directly refused on behalf of Chen Fei. They refused to accept a challenge against someone who had just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm early stage within a year, even if both parties were at the Rule Integration Realm early stage. The potential of Chen Fei was clearly aiming towards the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, even towards the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. He would not engage in a fight in such a public spectacle. Thus, even though the Ice Race and Evil Clans offered several favorable conditions, Jiguang City still did not agree, and they did not even ask Chen Fei for his opinion. Today, Chen Fei was in the black market, and upon learning this news, he was actually somewhat tempted inside. Beyond the most basic condition of the victor taking all spoils from the duel and slaughter. Each competition actually came with an additional wager, still with the winner taking all. This meant that if Chen Fei were to enter the fray and kill a cultivator at the Rule Integration Realm early stage, his gains would be very substantial. With the rate at which Chen Fei was currently consuming low-grade Primordial Crystals, and even though he had mystical treasures and spirit materials worth about 200,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals, it was actually only enough for a few months¡¯ consumption. Facing the Rule Integration Realm early stage, Chen Fei really had nothing to worry about. Jiguang City currently did not wish for Chen Fei to fight, and since Chen Fei also had enough resources, he did not think of volunteering to battle and decided to deplete his current resources first. Moreover, there was presently a new Space Secondary Rule that could help enhance Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength more quickly. Chen Fei¡¯s mental defense gradually deepened as he began to constantly deduce the understandings in his sea of consciousness and absorbed them one by one. After several hours, Chen Fei stopped cultivating because he had condensed seven source points of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small.¡± Comprehension of the Rules, at the beginning, is always simple. ¡°Simplification!¡± ¡°Space Secondary Rule ¡®Small¡¯ simplification in progress¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Space Secondary Rule ¡®Small¡¯ ¡ú Gathering Origin Point Space!¡± Thirty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals disappeared, and Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but crack a smile, equating to the value of a low-grade mystical treasure. The simplified cultivation of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small¡± was somewhat similar to that of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big.¡± Chen Fei tried to gather Origin Point Space, and as the understanding of Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small¡± emerged in his sea of consciousness, a smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Chen Fei set aside distractions and continued cultivating. Fourteen days later, he left the cultivation room and made another trip to the black market because his low-grade Primordial Crystals had been exhausted once again. This time in the black market, Chen Fei did not see anything satisfactory; he only sold another low-grade mystical treasure as well as some of the spirit materials. After obtaining seventy thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei left. In the black market, Chen Fei also learned about the recent situation outside Jiguang City. The clash between the Rule Integration Realm cultivators on both sides was no different from before, but recently, a Rule Integration Realm early stage cultivator from the Evil Clan, named Si Sheng, had arrived outside Jiguang City, specifically challenging Chen Fei. Jiguang City refused, so Si Sheng began to fight other human Rule Integration Realm early stage cultivators, killing two in two battles. ¡°A prodigy who broke through to the Rule Integration Realm in less than a hundred years!¡± In the cultivation room, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered with the thought that this Si Sheng might have been specially strengthened by the Open Heaven Realm ancestor of the Evil Clans. For the Rule Integration Realm early stage, this was somewhat too high-profile. Regardless, Si Sheng¡¯s talent was undeniably impressive. With two human Rule Integration Realm early stage cultivators being directly killed, the likelihood of Jiguang City sending Chen Fei into battle was even lower now. Chen Fei closed his eyes and continued cultivating. Since he began cultivating the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small,¡± Chen Fei discovered that the growth rate of his soul and Origin Point Space were actually accelerating. This was somewhat unexpected for Chen Fei because what was currently restricting the number of Rule fragments he could control was precisely the strength of his soul and Origin Point Space. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only He did not anticipate that the fusion cultivation of two Space Secondary Rules would have such an effect. Chen Fei wondered whether it was a special enhancement for Origin Point Space after the perfection of the Space Secondary Rule, or if cultivating more Secondary Rules would provide greater assistance to the Origin Point Space and soul. If it was the former, Chen Fei had no options because the human race did not have the inheritance of any other Space Secondary Rules. But if it was the latter, should Chen Fei start looking for other Sixth-Tier inheritances of the human race, even if they were not of the Emperor Realm. Half a month later, having secluded himself in his room, Chen Fei received a message from outside the cultivation room. Chapter 1074 - Chapter 1074: Chapter 1030: Penta Kill Chapter 1074: Chapter 1030: Penta Kill ¡°` Chen Fei ended his cultivation session and got to his feet, opening the door of the cultivation room to see Qin Yunfang outside. ¡°Senior Qin,¡± Chen Fei greeted with a cupped fist salute, inviting Qin Yunfang in. ¡°I hope I didn¡¯t disturb your seclusion,¡± Qin Yunfang said with a smile as he entered the cultivation room. ¡°Senior, you¡¯re too kind. Is there something you¡¯ve come for?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°There is indeed one matter.¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qin Yunfang¡¯s smile faded slightly; after a moment¡¯s consideration, he said, ¡°You have been in seclusion recently and might not know the situation outside. Right now, our confrontation with the Ice Race and the Evil Clans at the battlefront is relentless. Once someone steps into the fray, there is no turning back.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly, and he already understood why Qin Yunfang was here. And without any further concealment, Qin Yunfang continued, ¡°Previously, a member of the Evil Clans at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm named Si Sheng challenged you to a duel, but we declined. However, in recent days, Si Sheng has fought and won consecutively, killing five of our Rule Integration Realm early-stagers.¡± Qin Yunfang¡¯s voice was somber as he spoke; the lives of five early-stagers in the Rule Integration Realm were not easily cultivated by the human race. Yet now, these five individuals had been killed in battle by Si Sheng. ¡°Five people?¡± Chen Fei showed a hint of surprise. Half a month ago, the news he had heard in the black market mentioned only two. He hadn¡¯t expected that in less than half a month, three more early-stagers from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm had been slain. This Si Sheng¡¯s strength was evidently far greater than an average early-stager of the Rule Integration Realm. After all, under these circumstances, Jiguang City would definitely not send an ordinary fighter to the battlefield. ¡°Yes, five people!¡± Qin Yunfang confirmed gravely. ¡°Does senior seek me out because you hope I will join the battle?¡± Chen Fei asked, somewhat puzzled. Previously, even after Si Sheng¡¯s two victories, Jiguang City was unwilling to let Chen Fei fight. Now that Si Sheng had killed five people, they were actually considering letting Chen Fei duel with Si Sheng? Chen Fei himself did not feel any aversion. No matter how strong Si Sheng was, he was still only at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Having grasped the Space Secondary Rules to a small extent, Chen Fei could now roughly achieve control over space to his will, on both a large and small scale. Even without considering the enhancements to his physique, and just from the special nature of the Space Rules, Chen Fei facing off against an opponent at the peak of the early Sun Moon Realm with thirty-six fragments of rules wouldn¡¯t pressure him in the slightest. Not to mention that the Celestial Suppression had granted his physique twelve fragments of the Power Rule, which typically meant an overwhelming advantage over anyone at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Furthermore, facing a prodigy like Si Sheng, if Chen Fei were able to slay him, and then covertly use the Bronze Rune to seize part of his talent, Chen Fei¡¯s own insight would surely increase dramatically. Chen Fei was now experiencing the joy of being a prodigy, and facing such an opportunity, he had no reason to refuse. ¡°Given your talent, it¡¯s a foregone conclusion that you will reach the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm in the future. Steady growth could even give you the chance to become our clan¡¯s imperial sovereign,¡± Qin Yunfang said seriously. Therefore, even with Si Sheng claiming the lives of five early-stagers from our clan, we never planned to let you enter the battle. But just yesterday, Si Sheng proposed a condition. Because of that, we wanted to ask for your opinion,¡± said Qin Yunfang earnestly. ¡°What condition?¡± Chen Fei was curious; it seemed that this condition was what made Jiguang City change their initial stance. ¡°Si Sheng, having cultivated up to now, is actually not yet a hundred years old. To duel with you, he has offered to seal his own cultivation realm, allowing himself to use at most five fragments of rules,¡± Qin Yunfang explained in a low voice. The strength of someone in the Rule Integration Realm comes partly from martial arts, which represents skill. The number of rule fragments, on the other hand, signifies Basic Power. Both aspects are critical, but fundamentally, all in the Rule Integration Realm typically place greater importance on the quantity of rule fragments. Si Sheng¡¯s self-imposed seal, leaving only five rule fragments within his body, was akin to handicapping himself severely. The Ice Race and the Evil Clans, by various means, sought to slay Chen Fei, the prodigy of the human race, in order to eliminate a major future threat. Just as the Ice Race and the Evil Clans viewed Chen Fei, the human race¡¯s upper echelons were now regarding Si Sheng with the same consideration. Under normal circumstances, to slay Si Sheng would be extremely difficult, and the Ice Race and the Evil Clans would not grant the human race such an opportunity. However, this battlefront duel presented a legitimate chance to eliminate Si Sheng. Still, due to Si Sheng¡¯s extraordinary talent and immense battle strength, sending five early-stagers from the Rule Integration Realm had not been enough to kill him. The most recent attempt only resulted in his severe injury, without achieving a kill. That¡¯s why Si Sheng¡¯s proposition was so tantalizing for the human race, but ultimately, they decided to come and ask for Chen Fei¡¯s opinion. If Chen Fei was willing to go, it meant he was confident. If Chen Fei was unwilling, the human imperial sovereigns would not force him, since Chen Fei¡¯s potential was truly significant for the future. Risking his life now would hardly be worth it. ¡°How many Space Secondary Rule Fragments have you mastered?¡± Qin Yunfang asked in a low voice. Asking someone about their mastery of rule fragments is usually considered very rude. But given the current matter was related to the battlefront, the human race needed a clear understanding of Chen Fei¡¯s specific cultivation progress. ¡°` If Chen Fei were still in the stabilizing period of the Rule Integration Realm, with only one fragment of rules within his body, then even if Si Sheng suppressed his fragments to five, the human side would directly refuse this duel. The gap between five and one fragment of rules is too vast, not to mention that Si Sheng¡¯s level of practicing martial arts is extremely high, leaving Chen Fei without a sliver of chance. ¡°Uh, four!¡± After thinking for a moment, Chen Fei reported a number. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t possibly reveal that he now had twenty-two Space Secondary Rule Fragments, that would be too frightening. With the addition of the ¡°Small¡± Space Secondary Rules, his cultivation progress during this half month had been incredibly fast, almost catching up with the gains from the previous two months of cultivating. Even from the perspective of starting easy before moving to the difficult, the gains Chen Fei made in this half month surpassed those of the previous two months. ¡°You¡¯ve already mastered four Space Secondary Rule Fragments?¡± Qin Yunfang was full of surprise upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words. It had been just over a year since the latter¡¯s breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm, and yet he had grown to such an extent. Indeed, he was a genius on whom everyone set high hopes, truly beyond any ordinary understanding. ¡°My cultivation has slowed down a bit recently,¡± said Chen Fei with a grin. ¡°Four fragments of rules, good, very good!¡± A smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on Qin Yunfang¡¯s face. The difference between four fragments of rules and Si Sheng¡¯s five was no longer exaggerated. Of course, Si Sheng was extremely proficient in power control, and ordinary Rule Integration Realm cultivators couldn¡¯t compare, so Chen Fei was still in danger facing Si Sheng. ¡°What do you think?¡± Qin Yunfang looked at Chen Fei. This type of pre-battle duel was mostly voluntary in principle, and this was naturally true for Chen Fei as well. Si Sheng¡¯s daring to seal his own cultivation indicated he must have other strong assurances. Therefore, although Chen Fei possessed four fragments of rules, it didn¡¯t guarantee his safety. ¡°Besides sealing his cultivation, are there other wagers involved in this duel?¡± Chen Fei asked with a light laugh. ¡°Yes, a Rule Crystal,¡± nodded Si Sheng. ¡°Is it possible to raise the stakes further?¡± asked Chen Fei. ¡°You want to participate? The Evil Clans are very confident, and this battle will be very difficult.¡± Qin Yunfang warned, then took out an Illusion Stone and, upon injecting essence force, an image materialized above it. It showed Si Sheng facing off against someone from their side in each battle. Apart from the fifth battle, in which Si Sheng was seriously injured and had a hard fight, he appeared relatively at ease in the previous battles to the death. These five images held some reference value for Chen Fei. But Chen Fei knew Si Sheng must have hidden his strength. Even the serious injury in the fifth battle could have been staged. Because at Moya Mountain, Chen Fei had eradicated five early-stage cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm from the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. Though they weren¡¯t certain whether Chen Fei was responsible, they had to consider this when facing him in a duel. Under these circumstances, for Si Sheng to seal his own cultivation realm further reduced his power. If those five early-stage cultivators were truly killed by Chen Fei, then Si Sheng¡¯s actions would be suicidal, wouldn¡¯t they? ¡°You need not consider the morale of Jiguang City; everyone knows you¡¯ve only just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm not long ago, and nobody will place additional expectations on you,¡± Qin Yunfang reminded. The human side was actually conflicted; they wanted to take this opportunity to kill the Si Sheng, but were also afraid that Chen Fei entering the battle could result in unexpected consequences. ¡°If I accept the challenge, when will the duel take place?¡± Chen Fei asked with a smile. ¡°If you accept the challenger, we will set the date for one month from now. In addition, the clan will provide you with the only remaining Rule Crystal to assist you in your cultivation!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Qin Yunfang understood that Chen Fei had already made his decision. Geniuses have their own pride. Having viewed the just-presented footage of Si Sheng¡¯s battles, if Chen Fei was still willing to enter the fray, he probably had considerable confidence. ¡°The clan still has Rule Crystals?¡± Chen Fei was somewhat surprised. Inside the Glass Space, the human race had certainly obtained many treasures, but in wartime, any good resources would be directly awarded to the Rule Integration Realm warriors in the form of battle honors. Rule Crystals, such as they are, are simply treasures when stored away; only by utilizing them can they truly transform into the strength of the human race. ¡°A few from the Glass Clan offered one,¡± said Qin Yunfang with a smile. Chen Fei came to a realization. It appeared those early-stage cultivators from the Glass Clan understood that they were now completely tied to the human race. They knew that if the human race were really annihilated, the Glass Clan wouldn¡¯t fare well either. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Thanks to the clan for this gift!¡± Chen Fei said sternly. ¡°Be careful!¡± Although Qin Yunfang still harbored concerns, since Chen Fei had decided, all Qin Yunfang could do was to report the matter back to the imperial sovereigns. An hour later, Qin Yunfang returned, bearing several items. Not only was there a Rule Crystal sealed many times over, but also two jade boxes containing two portions of Sixth-Tier mid-grade spirit material, able to directly enhance the soul. One day later, news spread throughout Jiguang City: Chen Fei would engage in a life-and-death duel with Si Sheng, the Evil Clans¡¯ genius, in one month¡¯s time! Chapter 1075 - Chapter 1075: Chapter 1031: Where is Chen Fei? Chapter 1075: Chapter 1031: Where is Chen Fei? As the news broke, the entire Jiguang City was abuzz; no one expected Chen Fei would accept the challenge. This Si Sheng had consecutively slain five early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the human race, his strength outrageously formidable. Even though there had been previous grandstanding, with vows of sealing his own cultivation, compared to Si Sheng, Chen Fei¡¯s strength should still fall far short. Under such circumstances, letting Chen Fei enter the fray seemed far too risky. Many were worried, and even many from the Rule Integration Realm went to find Emperor Weng Zongfang, hoping to stop the duel from happening. Everyone held great expectations for Chen Fei¡¯s future, the seed of an Emperor, no less. Although it might take who knows how many years for Chen Fei to truly cultivate to that realm, once successful, he would become another guardian of the entire human race. Now, as the human race was in a crisis of survival, if this challenge could not be overcome, naturally, there would be no future to speak of. But even so, was it not somewhat like destroying one¡¯s own future to let Chen Fei take such a risk now? For this duel, both the human race and the Evil Clans had set many stringent requirements. The mystical treasures used could only be low-grade at most. Talismans and pills were not allowed, even if they were sixth-grade low-grade, they were also within the prohibition. In other words, except for one¡¯s own strength, the support of any external means was not permitted. After Si Sheng sealed his cultivation, he allowed an imperial sovereign of the human race to examine him, ensuring there was no trickery. After many arguments between the human race and the Evil Clans, these terms were finally agreed upon. In regards to Chen Fei, the human race¡¯s imperial sovereigns still had quite a bit of confidence. Depending on his own abilities, Chen Fei had comprehended four Space Rule Fragments, and now with Rule Crystals and two pieces of mid-grade sixth-grade spiritual materials, Chen Fei¡¯s strength could advance even further. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators couldn¡¯t digest top-grade sixth-grade spiritual materials, the human side would have directly provided corresponding materials to Chen Fei. According to the human imperial sovereigns¡¯ estimates, with Chen Fei¡¯s talent, it would take a month to digest these three resources, then the Rule Fragments he controlled should possibly reach seven or eight pieces. Furthermore, his cultivation techniques, with the aid of Rule Crystals, would also improve by leaps and bounds. By then, facing Si Sheng with sealed cultivation, the possibility of Chen Fei slaying his opponent was not insignificant. But all of this was speculation, and in the end, no one could say for sure how it would turn out. Thus, before the event, the imperial sovereigns let Qin Yunfang go to inquire about Chen Fei¡¯s opinion. Chen Fei was a prodigy of the human race, but he was also an independent individual, and his circumstances had to be clearly explained to him. Ultimately, how he chose would still be up to Chen Fei. After all, Chen Fei was already at the Rule Integration Realm level, no longer a prodigy who hadn¡¯t yet come into his own. If a Rule Integration Realm cultivator still couldn¡¯t make his own choices, what were they supposed to wait for? Until Chen Fei reached the Emperor Realm before they let him decide? This was the Return to Nothing Realm, filled with various brutal competitions. Without the threat of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, there would be other threats. Even if Chen Fei wanted to venture outside the human realms, would the imperial sovereigns stop him? Because of the upcoming duel between Chen Fei and Si Sheng in a month, the other duels involving Rule Integration Realm cultivators outside Jiguang City also dwindled significantly. Everyone was waiting quietly for this duel, because its impact on the morale of both sides would be substantial. If Chen Fei were to die in battle outside Jiguang City, a prodigy who might grow to the Emperor Realm in the future would vanish. Certainly, for the Evil Clans, the difference was negligible. Amidst the external tumult, Chen Fei was single-mindedly in a state of cultivation. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that by agreeing to this duel, he¡¯d even obtain a Rule Crystal in advance, along with two pieces of sixth-grade mid-grade spiritual materials targeted for the soul. These three items were treasures that could rapidly enhance Chen Fei¡¯s strength. To shatter the Rule Crystal for cultivating was truly a waste. But if considered in terms of the ultimate result, letting Chen Fei cultivate with it was the most effective use. Because other Rule Integration Realm cultivators, even if they utilized the Rule Crystal to the utmost, could not achieve the same results as Chen Fei, and the difference was vast. Among the three treasures Chen Fei obtained, the first he used were the spiritual materials for the soul. What now limited Chen Fei in mastering Rule Fragments was precisely his soul and Source Point Space. There was nothing that could be done about Source Point Space, but strengthening the soul could promote the growth of Source Point Space in reverse, so these two pieces of spiritual materials were definitely to be used first. After five days, Chen Fei digested the two mid-grade sixth-tier spiritual materials, his soul strengthened by more than ten percent compared to before. It seemed not much, but Chen Fei¡¯s soul was already exceptionally robust. To achieve a ten percent increase was extremely difficult. When Chen Fei was in the black market, he had considered buying materials of this type, but there were no vendors in the black market displaying such rare spiritual materials. At the Rule Integration Realm, any spiritual material that could quickly increase one¡¯s strength was extremely precious. Almost all choices for Rule Integration Realm cultivators were for personal use. After all, the best spiritual materials were those that could become part of one¡¯s own strength. Only those sixth-grade spiritual materials that enhanced strength more slowly would be put up for sale. After his soul was strengthened, Chen Fei looked at the Rule Crystal in his hand and crushed it. In an instant, the dense vital energy of heaven and earth, as well as epiphanies, filled the entire cultivation room. Chen Fei slowly closed his eyes and began to operate the Fifth-Tier Celestial Suppression, the Desolate Night God Slaying Sword, and the Gathering Origin Point Space. Information about the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression, the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, and the Space Secondary Rules burst forth explosively in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. The epiphanies in the Rule Crystal would also dissipate over time, so making the most of these epiphanies by experiencing all three simultaneously was naturally the way to go. If it hadn¡¯t been for the fact that Chen Fei could only absorb three insights at a time, he would have even wished to incorporate the Space Secondary Rules into his sea of consciousness as well. Compared to his cultivation with Rule Crystals in the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s efficiency in cultivating this time had improved once again. The reason was simple: Chen Fei¡¯s insight had improved, making the effect of epiphanies even stronger. As time ticked by, the aura emanating from Chen Fei was getting stronger and stronger. The feeling of cultivating with Rule Crystals was exhilarating. In comparison with low-grade crystals, which contained so little epiphany, that even after Chen Fei shattered two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals every day. After twenty days, the vital energy of heaven and earth and the epiphanies in the cultivation room returned to normal levels. Chen Fei¡¯s relentless cultivation, rather than leaving him fatigued, instead made his countenance more vibrant. Any person who achieved what Chen Fei had in twenty days would be in high spirits. Before, the integration of the Violent Miao Primordial Technique caused the proficiency of the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword to fall to forty percent of the Great Perfection stage. In these twenty days of cultivation, Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword directly broke through to the stage of Perfection, even reaching ten percent of that stage. The rate of progress was indescribable, making Chen Fei increasingly yearn for the Rule Crystals. However, apart from being dragged to lower realms of the Return to Nothing Realm, Rule Crystals were extremely rare within the Return to Nothing Realm itself. Even when they did exist, they were in extremely dangerous places. This kind of danger was such that even an Emperor Realm powerhouse entering could risk death. Anyone below Emperor Realm would almost certainly face nine deaths in ten, if not outright annihilation. With the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword achieving the stage of Perfection, Chen Fei¡¯s control over Space Secondary Rules had climbed to new heights. Given the profoundness of the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword, even some late-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouses likely couldn¡¯t reach such an understanding, let alone those in the mid-stage, who were practically non-existent. In terms of skill with Space Rules, Chen Fei had become unprecedented at the entry level of the Rule Integration Realm. Whether there would be future counterparts would depend on how high the human race could climb. In addition to the Desolate Universe God Splitting Sword breaking through to the stage of Perfection, the fragments of the Space Secondary Rules within Chen Fei had reached thirty pieces, an explosive increase of eight pieces. This increase of eight pieces was primarily due to the minor Space Secondary Rules. Chen Fei discovered that the closer the major and minor Space Secondary Rules were, the more they helped the growth of both his soul and Origin Point Space. In twenty days, Chen Fei was able to grow eight Rule Fragments, and his soul and Origin Point Space could still withstand it, mainly thanks to the minor Space Secondary Rules. Chen Fei speculated that if he were to comprehend another kind of Space Secondary Rule, the growth of his Origin Point Space and soul would continue to soar. Unfortunately, the human race no longer had any cultivation techniques for other Space Secondary Rules¡ªsearching among the alien races was the only option. As for Chen Fei¡¯s previous suspicion that adding other Rules would also accelerate the growth of the soul and Origin Point Space, this required further experimentation when time allowed. Lastly, there was Celestial Suppression, the most substantial martial art Chen Fei cultivated. Its skill level naturally also saw a significant increase, already surpassing half of the Entry Level, and thus the Power Rule Fragments increased from twelve to eighteen pieces. Without the limitations that the soul and Origin Point Space have, the physique only depends on the proficiency level achieved with Celestial Suppression. Depending on the Rule Crystals, the Power Rule Fragments explosively increased by six pieces, which was Chen Fei¡¯s greatest achievement using Rule Crystals this time. With eighteen Power Rule Fragments, Chen Fei felt his physique had probably reached the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Now, Chen Fei¡¯s essence force and soul were only at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. However, if his physique had reached the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, he would not just retreat unscathed when facing a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm opponent. With five days until the showdown, Chen Fei was not in a rush. He continued his cultivation after shattering two thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. The gains from this round of cultivation were significant, but cultivation has always been a matter of persistence. For Chen Fei now, it was not yet time to slack off. These five days passed swiftly, almost in the blink of an eye. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Outside Jiguang City, two armies faced each other across an empty space. In the sky, the auras of the human race and the Ice Race, along with the Evil Clans¡¯ imperial sovereigns, clashed, stirring up the clouds making waves in the air. As the hour of the Dragon approached, a figure appeared at the forefront of the formation¡ªit was Si Sheng, the pride of the Evil Clans. ¡°Where is Chen Fei of the human race? Come out and meet your death!¡± Si Sheng¡¯s voice, full of contempt, echoed in all directions, even reaching into Jiguang City. Chapter 1076 - Chapter 1076: Chapter 1032: Killing Only You, How Could That Be Enough! Chapter 1076: Chapter 1032: Killing Only You, How Could That Be Enough! Si Sheng¡¯s words fell, and all the eyes of those in the Rule Integration Realm in Jiguang City turned toward him. The gaze was pressuring, especially from those in the Rule Integration Realm. Those with slightly weaker cultivation might even have their souls crushed. But Si Sheng, faced with the scrutiny of those in the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, slightly raised his head and a smirk of contempt appeared on his lips. ¡°This child is becoming more and more rampant!¡± someone within the human race said in a deep voice. ¡°Five battles, five victories, his arrogance has already been cultivated, but today¡¯s battle, our human race will win!¡± Qin Yunfang spoke with a firm tone, but despite his words, he felt somewhat uncertain at heart. If today, Chen Fei could not kill this Si Sheng here, then their side from the human race might not have another opportunity to kill Si Sheng. It¡¯s not that Si Sheng in the early stage of Rule Integration Realm is invincible, but once Si Sheng wins this battle, he will definitely return to the Evil Clans¡¯ territory to cultivate in peace. Since his objective would have been achieved, there would naturally be no need to continue taking risks at this front. Previously, the human race did have strong individuals in the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm who wanted to challenge Si Sheng. But Si Sheng claimed he had been cultivating for just over a hundred years and directly rejected those who had broken through a thousand years or more in the Rule Integration Realm. This led to Si Sheng winning five out of five battles, and momentarily the human side couldn¡¯t find anyone who could stand against Si Sheng. ¡°Si Sheng¡¯s words were somewhat disrespectful to the human race, not like before; we still need to warn him later on,¡± an Evil Clan imperial sovereign, Kou Fen, remarked with a smile as he looked at Si Sheng before the battle array. ¡°Winning every battle, you can hardly blame Si Sheng though,¡± the Ice Race¡¯s imperial sovereign, Ao An, chimed in, glancing at the opposing human imperial sovereign. It wasn¡¯t Si Sheng¡¯s issue; it was the human race¡¯s own issue for letting their early-stage Rule Integration Realm combatants be so weak, enabling Si Sheng to kill five people in a row. Human imperial sovereign Weng Zongfang, hearing the remarks of Ao An and Kou Fen, did not respond, merely staring coldly at Si Sheng. Tang Yunshou, another human imperial sovereign, also remained silent. There was not much value in a war of words, and the reality was that the human race had lost all previous battles, an undeniable fact. ¡°Ha!¡± Seeing that Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou did not respond, Kou Fen scoffed coldly. This battle, Chen Fei must die! In front of the battle array, right after Si Sheng shouted a phrase and saw that Chen Fei still hadn¡¯t appeared, just as he was about to continue speaking, a rainbow light flew out from the location of Jiguang City. After a moment, the rainbow light stopped, revealing the figure within¡ªChen Fei himself. ¡°I thought you were going to outright break the agreement!¡± Seeing Chen Fei appear, Si Sheng grinned, his gaze filled with a bloodthirsty light, unabashedly sizing up Chen Fei. Chen Fei did not speak, watching Si Sheng, sensing the fluctuations spreading out from him. In a duel between those in the Rule Integration Realm, if the strengths were similar, after exchanging a few moves, one could sense the specific number of rule fragments the opponent had grasped. It was just an estimate, after all, the rules grasped varied, and due to the differences in characteristics, it was impossible to fully determine the exact number of rule fragments. ¡°Not going to say a few last words now? Later you might not have the chance,¡± Si Sheng said, tilting his chin slightly, looking down on Chen Fei with a sneering tone. ¡°The time is almost upon us, you can seal your cultivation now,¡± Chen Fei said calmly. ¡°Hahaha, is that your last words? Given the opportunity, you don¡¯t even know how to cherish it. You deserve to die later!¡± Si Sheng laughed madly, making a gesture across his neck towards Chen Fei, the meaning was self-explanatory. Following this action, Si Sheng¡¯s aura began to drop, and in a moment¡¯s work, it had fallen to about two or three levels of what it was before. ¡°Check it now, lest later when he is dead, you¡¯ll feel discontent,¡± Si Sheng looked up towards the heavens. Even in the face of the human imperial sovereigns, Si Sheng only slightly suppressed his own aura. And with respect to the Emperor Realm experts, Si Sheng only feared their power; he just needed enough time, and he believed he would eventually stand at that same position. Thus, these human imperial sovereigns couldn¡¯t seem to hold more nobility in his eyes than he did; at most, they were just born a few thousand years before him. Both Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou, the imperial sovereigns, flashed a light in their eyes as they scanned over Si Sheng¡¯s entire body. Moments later, Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou exchanged glances and found nothing abnormal. Si Sheng had indeed suppressed his realm to the level of five rule fragments, something they, with their peak Rule Integration Realm cultivation, could easily discern. If during the battle, Si Sheng broke the deal and removed his seal, then Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou could intervene directly. To ensure the very foundation of this duel, Kou Fen¡¯s top grade Dao artifact was also subjected to a rule agreement. If Si Sheng violated the agreement, the origin within Kou Fen¡¯s top grade Dao artifact would shatter directly, degrading it to a low-grade Dao artifact. ¡°Checked already?¡± Feeling the prying gaze withdraw from him, Si Sheng moved his eyes from the heavens back to Chen Fei, asking coldly, ¡°Then are you ready to let me kill you?¡± Hearing Si Sheng¡¯s words, Chen Fei silently laughed, and amidst the sound of a sword cry, the Qianyuan Sword appeared in his hand. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Si Sheng laughed crazily, his aura, which had been reduced due to his self-sealed cultivation, suddenly ignited, even surpassing the strength of his aura before he sealed his cultivation. Forbidden techniques! Si Sheng actually directly employed a life-risking forbidden technique, making his power completely boil. On the human race¡¯s side, all the spectators from the Rule Integration Realm involuntarily furrowed their brows. What is he doing, heading straight for mutual destruction? But soon, the human cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm noticed that although Si Sheng had used a forbidden technique, the origin within his body wasn¡¯t affected at all. Moreover, Si Sheng almost instantly managed to control the power that surged due to the forbidden technique, displaying an aura and essence force that seemed effortless, rather than forced. ¡°How did he manage that!¡± a cultivator from the human side at the Rule Integration Realm exclaimed in disbelief. Forbidden techniques are used when facing desperate situations, supposedly putting one on the brink of death but with a chance to survive, and every cultivator at the Rule Integration Realm knows them. The only difference lies in the technique used, with varying levels of power being unleashed in the end. But one thing was certain, once a forbidden technique was used, the lighter consequence was severe injuries and a regression in cultivation, and no amount of rest could restore them to their forgotten realm. At worst, after executing the forbidden technique, one could also perish outright. The extent of control was extremely difficult to manage, and since they already faced desperate situations, what kind of extent could actually be controlled seemed completely out of their hands. And now, Si Sheng was using forbidden techniques as if they were common enhancive secret techniques? And controlling this power, how effortlessly he seemed to do it, to what extent had he comprehended martial arts? Had Si Sheng really advanced to the Rule Integration Realm less than a hundred years ago? The human cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm were somewhat restless, while the expressions of Emperor Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou above the Heavenly Dome became solemn in an instant. They looked at Si Sheng, confirming he hadn¡¯t released his seal, then subconsciously turned to Chen Fei, noticing that his expression was as calm as ever. This slightly reassured Emperor Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou. It seemed that the Rule Crystals given to Chen Fei earlier had led to his significant improvement, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have retained his composure in the face of Si Sheng¡¯s current state. When Si Sheng used the forbidden technique, he stirred the vital energy of heaven and earth for hundreds of miles. The wild wind fluttered Chen Fei¡¯s clothes. With a gentle wave of his hand, the wind within a hundred miles suddenly calmed down. ¡°Hmm? Interesting, but you are still going to die!¡± Noticing that the surrounding vital energy of heaven and earth was forcibly suppressed by the Space Secondary Rules, Si Sheng¡¯s brows twitched, and then he laughed fiercely as his figure suddenly vanished. When he reappeared, Si Sheng was already in front of Chen Fei, having traversed dozens of miles in just a moment. The violent momentum slammed into Chen Fei, as forces from all directions squeezed his body, leaving him no way to retreat or hide, only able to withstand Si Sheng¡¯s attack. The fierce smile had disappeared from Si Sheng¡¯s face, the previous frenzy gone without a trace, yet the murderous intent in his eyes did not diminish. Arrogance and disdain were just a facade; killing Chen Fei was the ultimate goal. ¡°Clang!¡± The Guari Sword in Si Sheng¡¯s hand directly struck the Qianyuan Sword, the space within ten miles trembled slightly, and Chen Fei stepped back. The strike from Si Sheng was equivalent to the full force of a Rule Integration Realm Early Stage with more than twenty-five, perhaps even close to thirty, fragments of rules. Normally, having just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm for a year, even with various precious treasures and even Rule Crystals, the limitation of time remains. Chen Fei, despite his exceptional talent, would normally have a cultivation below ten rule fragments. When Lou Yu and five others perished, the Evil Clans and Ice Race somewhat disbelieved that they died at Chen Fei¡¯s hands. But regardless of whether that was true or not, with the power Si Sheng was displaying now, even if Lou Yu and the others were here, Si Sheng could have killed them one by one. Thus, no matter how one looked at it, Chen Fei was undeniably going to die today! But this sword strike only made Chen Fei step back once? Si Sheng¡¯s brows furrowed deeply, looking at the trembling space around him. Chen Fei was redirecting the force of the attack into the surrounding space, allowing the space around him to bear the pressure! What a subtly skillful manipulation of the Space Secondary Rules! In Si Sheng¡¯s perception, the Space Secondary Rule Fragments inside Chen Fei¡¯s body were about ten, which matched their earlier maximum estimations closely. Just ten Space Secondary Rule Fragments should under no circumstances be able to withstand his strike, and would even be directly crushed. But Chen Fei, with his subtly probing control skills, had neutralized this disparity. ¡°Indeed, you have some skills, but this makes it a bit interesting!¡± Si Sheng sneered coldly, the Guari Sword in his hand started slashing frantically at Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Clang, clang, clang!¡± The incessant sound of the twisting metal was relentless. Chen Fei steadily stepped back, but after the ninth step, he stopped and began to stand on equal ground against Si Sheng. ¡°Such power does not match the words you spoke earlier!¡± Chen Fei slightly raised his eyelids and said to Si Sheng. One Si Sheng was naturally not enough to make Chen Fei retreat nine steps, but Chen Fei came to this battle today not just for a single Si Sheng. Five from the human Rule Integration Realm, one Si Sheng was not enough to counterbalance! Chapter 1077 - Chapter 1077: Chapter 1333: Sudden Change of Situation Chapter 1077: Chapter 1333: Sudden Change of Situation Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Si Sheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he scanned the continuously trembling space around him. Compared to the beginning, Si Sheng felt that Chen Fei¡¯s application of Space Secondary Rules was becoming increasingly sophisticated. Growing through battle, gaining insights about oneself amidst combat. In the histories of the surrounding dozen races, there had been many such powerful beings, each one a true prodigy. Among the Evil Clans, Si Sheng knew of several who possessed such extraordinary talents. When battling such prodigies, if you can¡¯t eradicate them quickly, they will grow stronger and stronger, just like Chen Fei at this moment. He had clearly been unable to withstand his attack a moment ago, but now, defending against them was becoming easier and easier. Such a rate of improvement was almost unimaginable, yet it was happening right before his eyes. Si Sheng understood Chen Fei¡¯s situation clearly, and the Rule Integration Realm spectators around them saw it even more clearly. From the initial worry when Si Sheng erupted with his momentum to the smile now on his face, everything indicated how the situation was unfolding in the arena. ¡°Chen Fei¡¯s talent is truly incomparable. The position of Emperor is within his grasp very soon!¡± Yu Dingshan said proudly. Hearing Yu Dingshan¡¯s words, the other members of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm nodded slightly, as such capabilities to grow stronger during combat were generally elusive for them. Up in the Celestial Wood, Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou¡¯s expressions also relaxed slightly. Despite having some confidence in Chen Fei, they were inherently worried since the power Si Sheng had displayed earlier was something a typical Rule Integration Realm could hardly withstand. In the previous five battles, Si Sheng had never revealed this secret technique, possibly because he was concealing his skills, even if it seemed he was severely injured in the fifth round. Fortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was much greater than anyone had imagined. Even though Si Sheng had hidden his strength, Chen Fei still managed to withstand the pressure forcefully. At the forefront. ¡°If you want to die, you could¡¯ve said so earlier; I would hasten to fulfill your wish!¡± Suddenly, Si Sheng took a step back and then let out a long howl to the sky. With the howl, the vital energy of heaven and earth around him churned violently, and the apparition of a Heavenly Dog appeared in mid-air, while the location of Chen Fei manifested a full moon. The next moment, the Heavenly Dog pounced toward Chen Fei, and a terrifying Devouring Power enveloped the area around him. Chen Fei, along with the apparition of the full moon, seemed about to be swallowed up by the Heavenly Dog in one gulp. This move, Heavenly Dog Eating Moon, elevated Si Sheng¡¯s power to its peak, nearly possessing the strength of the peak of the early Rule Integration Realm. Using five fragments of rules to unleash such power, even if Si Sheng was skilled, he found it hard to control his full power at this moment, his breathing becoming violently erratic. Not just erratic; even his previously unspent origin began to rapidly deplete. The regular state of forbidden techniques was clearly no match for Chen Fei. If he didn¡¯t want Chen Fei to continue growing stronger through battle, then he had no choice but to seek a quick resolution. Even if doing so would significantly deplete his own origin, Si Sheng was prepared to make that sacrifice! If it must be done, then do it! At this moment, Si Sheng had reason to believe, among those five from Lou Yu, even if not all had perished at Chen Fei¡¯s hands, Chen Fei must have played a significant role. Chen Fei remained calm, and as the Heavenly Dog¡¯s fangs came within three feet of him, Chen Fei took a step to the right, narrowly dodging past the Heavenly Dog by a hair¡¯s breadth. The attack of the Heavenly Dog was directly aimed at the soul, almost impossible to miss. But with the application of Space Secondary Rules, the space became distorted, causing a brief lapse in the Heavenly Dog¡¯s judgment, which was enough for Chen Fei to avoid its lunge. In an instant, Chen Fei¡¯s figure blurred, then he appeared in front of Si Sheng, looking into Si Sheng¡¯s shocked eyes as he thrust his Qianyuan Sword straight forward. Forcefully using uncontrollable power can easily lead to backlash or mismanagement of the situation. Si Sheng felt that even if Heavenly Dog Eating Moon couldn¡¯t immediately kill Chen Fei, it would definitely break his defenses. Once Chen Fei¡¯s defense was broken, Si Sheng could seize the opportunity to kill him. But Si Sheng had not anticipated that Heavenly Dog Eating Moon would be so easily avoided. Even having the strength of the peak of the early Rule Integration Realm, one should never have been able to dodge Heavenly Dog Eating Moon so effortlessly. However, Si Sheng soon noticed a hint of exhaustion in Chen Fei¡¯s breath, perhaps from overexerting some kind of secret technique? Regardless, just a moment ago, because Si Sheng had fully utilized Heavenly Dog Eating Moon, his entire body¡¯s power was fluctuating, and facing Chen Fei¡¯s current slash, all Si Sheng could do was barely manage to place his Guari Sword in front of him. ¡°Sss!¡± The sound of the sword blade piercing flesh caused Si Sheng¡¯s body to tremble slightly, unbelievingly lowering his head to look at the sword blade penetrating his chest. Just then, when facing the defense of the Guari Sword, right as the tip of the Qianyuan Sword was about to collide with the blade of the Guari Sword, the space in front of the Qianyuan Sword began to expand rapidly. The expansion of space was so sudden that even Si Sheng, at that moment, couldn¡¯t counteract it with his own rules. The tip of the Qianyuan Sword seemed about to hit the Guari Sword, but because of space expansion, the area in front of the Qianyuan Sword became incredibly wide. Without needing to adjust the angle, it skimmed right past the blade of the Guari Sword, stabbing into Si Sheng¡¯s chest. This was the power unleashed by the combination of rules and technique. Of course, it also had a great deal to do with Si Sheng¡¯s inability to control the power within his body at that moment. If Si Sheng had still been in the state before unleashing ¡°Heavenly Dog Eating Moon,¡± there would have been many ways to avoid, or even counterattack, Chen Fei¡¯s sword strike. But it just so happened that a move Si Sheng deemed inescapable for Chen Fei underwent a revolutionary change. ¡°Ah!¡± Si Sheng roared angrily, trying to unleash all the power within him to salvage the situation. But Si Sheng was fast; Chen Fei was faster. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand promptly thrust upward. The sword blade of the Qianyuan Sword started at Si Sheng¡¯s chest and moved up, slicing across his neck, cheek, and eventually cutting down half of Si Sheng¡¯s head. Si Sheng¡¯s roar abruptly ceased, his eyes fixed on Chen Fei, filled with unwillingness and disbelief. Just a moment before, he had the upper hand. Although Chen Fei kept elevating his ability to control the Space Rules, the initiation of combat and the choice of rhythm were still in Si Sheng¡¯s hands. But why did everything change with just one ¡°Heavenly Dog Eating Moon¡±? He was, unexpectedly, about to die! A sense of emptiness emerged in Si Sheng¡¯s eyes, and the next moment, a silvery sword light flickered before him, plunging all his senses into darkness. As Chen Fei suddenly pierced Si Sheng with his sword, the pupils of everyone from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm and the Evil Clans Ice Race involuntarily widened. Without time for further thought, Si Sheng¡¯s spiritual crown was immediately removed by Chen Fei¡¯s sword, and he was ultimately beheaded. ¡°Good!¡± On the Human Clan¡¯s side, a fierce cheer erupted, the sound of the army resonating for hundreds of miles around. Everyone¡¯s faces were lit up with joy, primarily because this sudden twist came too unexpectedly. In fights between those of the same rank, combat is often settled in a very short time, but Chen Fei¡¯s transition from defense to sudden execution was incredibly fast. It was so fast that many present at the Rule Integration Realm did not anticipate it. Just before, everyone was thinking about Chen Fei playing steadily, using his talent to grow stronger in battle and eventually overpower Si Sheng beneath his sword. The result still abided by their plans, but then the situation shifted dramatically. In front of the array, the scene was so unexpected that not just the ordinary Rule Integration Realm, but even the Emperor in Celestial Wood hadn¡¯t anticipated such an outcome. Chen Fei¡¯s exquisite body movements to dodge ¡°Heavenly Dog Eating Moon¡± had already surprised Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou, and the thrust of the Qianyuan Sword was a stroke of genius that expanded the space and broke Si Sheng¡¯s defense. Si Sheng, due to the fluctuations in power, couldn¡¯t perfect his defense, but his response was almost flawless. Yet, Chen Fei caught that fleeting vulnerability, magnified this minute weakness, and completed the final execution. The sequence was merely a simple dodge and thrust, but it involved control of rules and timing, perfected to an extraordinary degree. This was true talent, indeed a force to reckon with. Kou Fen of the Evil Clans clenched his fists tightly, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes as he observed the scene below. If it were not for the four Emperors engaging each other and being unable to rush to the rescue, Kou Fen would have intervened much earlier. But ironically, the interaction between the auras was initially provoked by Kou Fen and Ao An because they wanted to prevent Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou from rescuing Chen Fei. The result was that it ended up binding their own hands and feet. In the forefront, after Chen Fei beheaded Si Sheng, he destroyed all life force within Si Sheng¡¯s body with a palm strike, concurrently activating Bronze Rune. Chen Fei, ensuring the center of his forehead no longer split open, converged Si Sheng¡¯s spiritual essence and talent into his palm. Consequently, this sequence of actions went undetected by the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, feeling a cooling sensation spread throughout his body from the position of his palm, permeating into his soul, causing his eyes to slightly narrow. Chen Fei could feel a certain aspect within his soul rapidly strengthening, the extent of enhancement surpassing the last time he absorbed five from Lou Yu. Sing Sheng¡¯s talent was undeniable, but now, a part of it would belong to Chen Fei. As Chen Fei digested the changes in his soul, he picked up Si Sheng¡¯s Guari Sword and slowly turned towards the direction of Jiguang City. ¡°Hold it!¡± Up in Celestial Wood, Kou Fen¡¯s booming voice echoed far and wide, his terrifying aura just beginning to bear down on Chen Fei when Weng Zongfang intercepted it. ¡°Evil Clans, can¡¯t accept defeat?¡± Weng Zongfang looked at Kou Fen. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Kou Fen glanced at Weng Zongfang and did not respond, instead turning to Chen Fei and said, ¡°Do you have the courage to continue the duel against the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm Early Stage? For every one you win, I¡¯ll reward you with a Rule Crystal!¡± Weng Zongfang frowned, just about to speak when he saw Chen Fei below had already stopped in his tracks and turned to look up. ¡°It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve heard of using Rule Crystals to hire someone to kill their own kind. One Rule Integration Realm Early Stage, one Rule Crystal ¨C do you have that many Rule Crystals?¡± Chen Fei tranquilly regarded Kou Fen, the Emperor of Evil Clans. Chapter 1078 - Chapter 1078: Chapter 1034: Need to Increase the Price Chapter 1078: Chapter 1034: Need to Increase the Price The Evil Clan¡¯s imperial sovereign Kou Fen heard Chen Fei¡¯s words and his eyes narrowed slightly, then suddenly burst into laughter, saying, ¡°We Evil Clans don¡¯t have that many Rule Crystals on hand, but if you have the guts, defeat one of my clan¡¯s early-stage Rule Integration Realm members, and you can choose any one of these items!¡± As Kou Fen spoke, he waved his hand, and dozens of spiritual materials floated above the Celestial Wood. The spiritual materials specially collected by an Emperor Realm powerhouse were basically all top-grade sixth-tier, and even the occasional mid-grade ones were rare and powerful. Flowing Arrow Soil, blue-golden stone, Jade Flowing Bead¡­ Chen Fei looked up at these spiritual materials, each of which would be enough to provoke a fierce competition among many cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm if they appeared in the outside world. They were either materials that could be used to cast top-grade mystical treasures or aids that could help cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm comprehend fragments of rules, or even increase the chances of a breakthrough at a cultivation bottleneck. Although these spiritual materials were not as good as Rule Crystals, they were definitely rare treasures. ¡°These spiritual materials are very good, but compared to Rule Crystals, they really are¡­¡± Chen Fei shook his head and turned back to fly towards Jiguang City. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Above the Celestial Wood, Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou laughed loudly, especially when they saw Kou Fen¡¯s dark expression of anger, their laughter became even more heartily. Being blocked by the Ice Race and Evil Clans outside Jiguang City was definitely a frustrating situation. Particularly after Si Sheng had killed five early-stage Rule Integration Realm members in a row, it made Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou feel somewhat helpless. Those from the human race who originally agreed to duel Si Sheng were quite confident in their own abilities. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou could not simply send Rule Integration Realm cultivators to their deaths for nothing, but in a fight between cultivators of the same rank, especially among those in the same realm, sometimes the outcome can only be known after the battle unfolds. There are many factors that can affect the outcome of a battle. Just like how Chen Fei decapitated Si Sheng with a single sword strike earlier, who would have expected such a swift reversal in the situation? Kou Fen turned his head to glance at Ao An beside him, who shook his head. He did not have any Rule Crystals. Rule Crystals significantly enhanced the strength of those in the Rule Integration Realm, and with such treasures at hand, they were usually given away directly as rewards. Last time, quite a few Rule Crystals were obtained from the Glass Space, but after so much time, even the Ice Race no longer had any stock left. Kou Fen¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed; in truth, he only had one Rule Crystal left as well, so he could not fulfill the offer of one Rule Crystal for defeating an early-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Evil Clans. ¡°Youngster, then what do you suggest?¡± Kou Fen said with a solemn tone. Kou Fen could tell that Chen Fei held himself in high regard, and as long as the stakes were high enough, he could indeed be convinced to continue the challenge on the battlefield. Killing Chen Fei, the best opportunity might just be this time. If they missed this chance, Chen Fei would almost never leave the sight of the human imperial sovereign again, and it would be much harder to find an opportunity to kill him alone. As far as how much spiritual material to offer, Kou Fen was not too concerned; those materials didn¡¯t have much effect on someone of his cultivation realm. ¡°There must be Rule Crystals, and if there aren¡¯t enough Rule Crystals, for every Evil Clan member I kill, I pick three of these spiritual materials!¡± Chen Fei stopped in his tracks and looked at Kou Fen. At this moment, Chen Fei needed to display a certain attitude, one that valued money over life. ¡°What a big appetite, don¡¯t choke on it!¡± Kou Fen snorted coldly and turned to look at the ranks of the Evil Clan and Ice Race, speaking in a deep voice, ¡°Wu Luo, step forward!¡± As Kou Fen¡¯s words fell, a figure flew out from the ranks of the Evil Clan and Ice Race and came to the forefront. ¡°If you win against him, this Rule Crystal is yours, and if you win another round, you can then choose three more spiritual materials from these!¡± A Rule Crystal appeared in Kou Fen¡¯s hand as he pushed forward the other dozens of spiritual materials. Sixth-grade spiritual materials inherently contained fragments of rules, and as Kou Fen released the sealing, the materials began resonating with the rules in the surrounding space, emitting a hazy glow. Chen Fei said nothing, turning his head to look at Wu Luo of the Evil Clan, and after a moment of observation, he shook his head. ¡°This won¡¯t do, it¡¯s clear he has been cultivating for thousands of years; fighting him puts me at too much of a disadvantage.¡± Without a real exchange of blows, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t discern Wu Luo¡¯s exact cultivation level, but through a vague sense, this Evil Clan member should be at the peak of the early-stage Rule Integration Realm. ¡°So you expect us to find someone weaker than Si Sheng for you to kill easily? You, a human youngster, sure have some clever ideas!¡± Kou Fen stared at Chen Fei and suddenly burst out with a cold laugh. ¡°If you¡¯re willing, that would be the best.¡± Chen Fei was indifferent to Kou Fen¡¯s mockery, pointing at Wu Luo, and said, ¡°However, you misunderstood what I just said. It¡¯s not that I can¡¯t fight him, but there needs to be extra payment. In addition to one Rule Crystal, three more portions of spiritual materials!¡± Chen Fei declared loudly. ¡°Chen Fei, don¡¯t be impulsive!¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Weng Zongfang¡¯s brow furrowed, and he quickly sent a telepathic message. Wu Luo¡¯s aura was impressive, and compared to a prodigy like Si Sheng who had cultivated for less than a hundred years, while his talent might not match, his battle strength was certainly a notch higher. Chen Fei¡¯s recent victory over Si Sheng had involved some risky moves and had there been any negligence, the situation could have been quite different. Now, the Evil Clan would certainly be prepared for Chen Fei¡¯s tactic, and they would surely fight steadfastly and forcefully put Chen Fei to death. ¡°Rest assured, Sovereign Emperor, I am well aware of what I¡¯m doing,¡± Chen Fei responded. If we don¡¯t hit the Evil Clans hard, they may cut their losses in time, increasing their costs and making it difficult for them to turn back. If the Evil Clans send another from the Rule Integration Realm, it will undoubtedly be someone stronger than Si Sheng¡ªthere¡¯s no doubt about it. What Chen Fei needed to do was to kill several more of the Evil Clans¡¯ cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm and incidentally plunder more of their talents. Weng Zongfang hesitated for a moment, exchanged a glance with Tang Yunshou by his side, and eventually did not stop Chen Fei. The path one chooses is ultimately one¡¯s own; others may warn you, but they cannot make decisions for you. ¡°Very well!¡± Kou Fen did not haggle with Chen Fei and, turning to Wu Luo, said solemnly: ¡°Wu Luo, kill him, and this Rule Crystal is yours, along with your choice of ten additional spiritual materials!¡± Kou Fen directly increased the number of spiritual materials to ten as a reward for Wu Luo. It is well known that great rewards bring out brave warriors; what Kou Fen needed to do was boost Wu Luo¡¯s morale. Given the battle strength Chen Fei had just displayed, Wu Luo had a good chance of killing Chen Fei¡ªwhile not a certainty, at least there was more than an eighty percent likelihood. ¡°Rest assured, Sovereign Emperor, I will personally twist off this man¡¯s head!¡± Upon hearing Kou Fen¡¯s promise, Wu Luo¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up. One Rule Crystal plus ten portions of sixth-grade top-tier spiritual materials, the value of these items was truly beyond imagination. Ordinarily, as someone at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, he would never have the chance to obtain such treasures. Even for one portion of sixth-grade top-tier spiritual material, Wu Luo might only have a sliver of chance to obtain it, even if he risked his life for it. And yet now, by slaying a member of the human race who had broken through to the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm less than two years ago, he could gain all these treasures. Chen Fei was strong, but he, Wu Luo, was even stronger. He was determined to get that Rule Crystal and the ten portions of spiritual materials! Weng Zongfang and Kou Fen began to use Rules to sign a betting contract; not to mention the spiritual materials, even Weng Zongfang would worry that Kou Fen might go back on his word regarding the Rule Crystal. They were naturally enemies, so there was no credit to lose nor flesh to peel off. Once the betting contract took effect, Wu Luo slightly rotated his wrist. Tens of miles away, Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, his body sidestepped, and an imperceptible fluctuation shot past where he had originally been standing. The assault wasn¡¯t over yet; over a hundred dazzling rays of light suddenly appeared around Chen Fei, instantly engulfing him. Outside Jiguang City, many human cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t help but lean forward with some anxiety as they watched the scene unfold before them. Because this attack came from several hundred miles away and wasn¡¯t directed at them, many cultivators from the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm didn¡¯t even realize where the attack originated from. In some sense, Wu Luo¡¯s sneak attack was very successful, perfectly timed with the moment the betting contract came into effect. Just a moment of carelessness could result in being struck immediately. At the front line, Wu Luo¡¯s face did not show a smile; instead, his brow furrowed slightly. About a mile from where Chen Fei had been, his figure slowly appeared, completely unharmed. Chen Fei had perfectly dodged Wu Luo¡¯s sneak attack. ¡°You¡¯re quite alert,¡± Wu Luo said to Chen Fei with narrowed eyes. As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Luo vanished from his spot and reappeared less than half a mile from Chen Fei, his Snake Spear Hammer smashing down from the air towards Chen Fei. An enormous shadow of a hammer appeared above Chen Fei¡¯s head, its terrifying power pressing in from all directions, as if it was going to crush the very space to pieces. Chen Fei slightly raised his eyelids; under the Space Secondary Rules, the space above his head expanded rapidly, and the attack, which should have landed on him in the next instant, was held off indefinitely. Chen Fei stepped back with his right foot, appearing before Wu Luo, and slashed forward with his Qianyuan Sword. Wu Luo, watching Chen Fei, glanced down to see a silver thread flash beneath his feet, and his entire body disappeared, reappearing behind Chen Fei, with the Snake Spear Hammer smashing toward Chen Fei¡¯s head. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted slightly; Wu Luo¡¯s speed of movement was incredibly fast, but it wasn¡¯t the application of Space Rules¡ªotherwise, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been completely unaware. ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei flipped the Qianyuan Sword to block behind him, the Snake Spear Hammer striking the blade, making a booming noise. Chen Fei¡¯s body shook slightly, and he took several involuntary steps forward. In terms of pure power, Wu Luo was much stronger than Si Sheng, even if perhaps not as skilled in technique; but if Wu Luo fought Si Sheng, the victor would definitely be Wu Luo. Wu Luo had been cultivating for thousands of years, and such a long period had long erased any gap in talents between him and Si Sheng. Wu Luo was stronger than Si Sheng, and when Chen Fei received a blow head-on, it made sense for him to be pushed back several steps. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Seeing Chen Fei withstand his blow, with only a slight fluctuation in his breathing, Wu Luo wasn¡¯t in a hurry, and took a step forward, following Chen Fei closely with another hammer blow. Feeling the surrounding space shaking and expanding intensely, Wu Luo¡¯s eyes burst with sharp light as his Snake Spear Hammer penetrated the changes in the space, striking directly on the Qianyuan Sword. In the combat of the Rule Integration Realm, the most important was the competition between Rules. Chen Fei could make space expand rapidly, and Wu Luo could equally erode with his own Rules. ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei only managed to turn half his body before once again being forced to retreat by the impact of the Snake Spear Hammer. Chapter 1079 - Chapter 1079: Chapter 1035: Break and Then Establish chapter 1079: chapter 1035: break and then establish at this moment, whether it was the human clan or the ice and evil clans on the other side, everyone¡¯s gaze was locked on the battlefront. as they watched chen fei being forced back step by step in his fight with wu luo, the mood on both sides starkly contrasted. only the four emperor realm strongmen above the sky remained calm. for even though chen fei was at a disadvantage at this moment, he had not lost his defensive posture or even got injured; he just looked somewhat ragged. this situation could only mean that there was a considerable gap in raw power between chen fei and wu luo. normally, chen fei would soon show signs of defeat and then be slain on the spot. but with what had happened earlier with si sheng, it could not be concluded that chen fei would definitely lose until the very end. ¡°clang, clang, clang!¡± the bursting sounds were incessant. by now, chen fei had turned around, but every time he blocked an attack from wu luo, it seemed extremely forceful. each time, he was forced to retreat several steps. the space behind chen fei trembled violently, as he diverted the tremendous strength of wu luo¡¯s hits into the space behind him. however, from the frequency of the spatial tremors, it was approaching chen fei¡¯s limit, and a few more times, he would likely be unable to continue. with every block of wu luo¡¯s attacks, chen fei was constantly adjusting himself so that the space secondary rules could better release the energy. many in the rule integration realm outside the formation could see this point, and wu luo, who experienced it firsthand, naturally felt it very clearly. wu luo understood this was chen fei¡¯s talent, growing stronger with battle and continually gaining insight during the fight, enhancing his own limits. in the earlier fight with si sheng, chen fei had shown this trait, starting weaker than si sheng but later matching him blow for blow, forcing si sheng to use ¡°heavenly dog eating moon,¡± which chen fei had seized the chance from. wu luo did not plan to act like si sheng; he intended to keep hammering one blow after another until chen fei was smashed dead on the spot. chen fei was improving continuously, but the tremendous strength attached to the snake spear hammer was also accumulating. in the end, the speed of chen fei¡¯s improvement could not keep up with the escalating tremendous strength of the snake spear hammer, and the final result for chen fei would be being brutally smashed dead right here. the stronger with each battle, this too had its limits. when the power difference is too vast and one cannot become stronger fast enough, then death is imminent. from the current situation, chen fei was undoubtedly doomed to die. therefore, wu luo was not in a hurry, always following his own rhythm, bit by bit squeezing chen fei¡¯s space, leading to his ultimate death. ¡°pfft!¡± chen fei suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his aura fluctuating intensely, his defensive posture was just short of being completely disrupted. in the sky, weng zongfang and tang yunshou furrowed their brows at once, while on the opposite side, kou fen and ao an locked their auras on weng and tang, ready to intervene instantly if there was any movement from them. a slight smile appeared on kou fen¡¯s lips, acknowledging chen fei¡¯s exceptional talent, which was unfortunate considering he was facing wu luo. wu luo wasn¡¯t well-known among the evil clans, but the characteristic of the martial arts he cultivated, combined with the rules he had comprehended, allowed him to continuously charge up. this situation was most suitable for dealing with a genius like chen fei, where the speed of becoming stronger would never catch up with the speed at which wu luo was charging up, just as it was now. in front of the formation, wu luo raised the snake spear hammer in his hands, dropping it like the sky falling. ¡°boom!¡± a huge ripple swept out from where it struck, chen fei¡¯s defense was directly smashed open, the snake spear hammer, pressing down on the qianyuan sword, landed on chen fei¡¯s chest. accompanied by the sound of breaking bones, chen fei¡¯s chest turned into a blur of flesh and blood, his entire body flung backward uncontrollably. ¡°come back!¡± a fierce glint suddenly flashed across wu luo¡¯s stoic face as he dragged back the snake spear hammer, the tremendous power acting at the front pulled chen fei¡¯s retreating body suddenly back, then swiftly flying toward wu luo. wu luo raised the snake spear hammer in his hand, his gaze fixed deadly on chen fei, waiting for the right distance to completely smash chen fei¡¯s head with the hammer. outside, the expressions of all the human clan¡¯s rule integration realm became tense; if that blow truly came down, chen fei would most likely die. and seeing chen fei¡¯s current condition, just severely injured by wu luo¡¯s hammer, the essence force and soul inside his body were totally out of control. he might not be able to dodge wu luo¡¯s strike at all! was chen fei about to die? in front of the formation, chen fei, like a straw man, was being pulled by the tremendous power, getting closer and closer to wu luo, his eyes starting to sharpen. the space within three feet of his body trembled violently, suddenly dispersing the tremendous strength added by wu luo, twisting his body, chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword suddenly stabbed toward wu luo. this was the second time since the start of their duel that chen fei had taken the offensive. for a quite long period before, chen fei had been passively defending and ultimately had his defense broken. watching chen fei¡¯s attack, the sinister smile on wu luo¡¯s face did not diminish. from the aura, chen fei¡¯s strike was insubstantial, barely worth mentioning. but wu luo did not take it lightly, still following the original rhythm. even if this blow could not kill chen fei, then another blow would follow, until one finally smashed chen fei dead on the spot. meeting the unchangeable with the unyielding was wu luo¡¯s strategy. as long as he did not make proactive mistakes, he would absolutely not err! the tip of the qianyuan sword was about to collide with the snake spear hammer when suddenly the space in front of the sword expanded rapidly, far surpassing any previous expansions. surprise flashed in wu luo¡¯s eyes, but he remained unpanicked, channeling the force on the snake spear hammer to crush this expanding space forcibly. however, as wu luo unleashed the force of the snake spear hammer onto the space in front, the trend of the space expanding was indeed broken, reverting to normal-sized space. however, in the next instant, the space rebounded like it had been heavily compressed, expanding vengefully, even more intensely than before. wu luo felt his heart ripple, and he stimulated all his strength to suppress the changes in the space. but this time, the power after the space expanded was so tenacious that, despite wu luo¡¯s full exertion of strength, he couldn¡¯t suppress it by even a fraction. ¡°hiss!¡± the sound of a sword blade entering flesh rang out, and wu luo¡¯s body stiffened slightly, his eyes directly fixed on the sword blade before his forehead. the qianyuan sword had pierced directly into wu luo¡¯s skull, with the tip protruding from the back of his head. ¡°ah!¡± a hoarse voice emitted from wu luo¡¯s throat, but it was cut short after a single cry. the qianyuan sword continued downward, splitting wu luo¡¯s entire body in two. wu luo¡¯s body stiffened on both sides, his eyes filled with confusion and blankness. he was clearly about to win, what happened at the last moment, why did he end up being the one to die? he had been steady and careful, not giving chen fei any opportunities, and everything had started off well, yet how did it transform into the current situation? where exactly had he erred? the light gradually faded from wu luo¡¯s eyes, as the strong vitality of someone at the early stage of the rule integration realm dissipated beneath this one sword strike. ¡°huff!¡± chen fei exhaled a breath of stale air, swaying slightly, involuntarily stepping forward as if he was about to collapse the next moment. the expression in his eyes appeared somewhat dim, as if his essence, energy, spirit, and soul had been utterly drained. ¡°victory! victory! victory!¡± the army of jiguang city suddenly erupted in exhilarated shouts that echoed in all directions. the human warriors from rule integration realm couldn¡¯t help but smile; the twists and turns were truly breathtaking. everyone had thought chen fei was about to perish, but at the last moment, he had narrowly won. from the looks of it at the crucial moment, chen fei had utilized the space secondary rules to their utmost, overpowering wu luo with the power of rules to achieve the final fatal blow. a prodigy! this was a true prodigy, seizing a sliver of life from the impossible, achieving a turnaround at the brink of death. such talent, such insight, truly enviable. fortunately, such a prodigy belonged to their human race! correspondingly, the faces of the evil clans and ice race from the rule integration realm were extremely unsightly. they were confident of victory, watching as the human prodigy was about to die before them, and yet, it ended with wu luo being slain, how could they possibly bear this? the ordinary warriors of the ice race and evil clans felt this way, and even the expressions of their emperors, kou fen and ao an, were heavily somber. ¡°first heal!¡± in the sky, weng zongfang¡¯s face was full of smiles as he tossed a jade bottle to chen fei, who caught it with one hand. however, chen fei didn¡¯t start healing right away since it was all pretense anyway, delaying a bit wouldn¡¯t have any real impact. rather, wu luo¡¯s talents needed to be urgently collected before they dissipated. chen fei waved his hand, extracting wu luo¡¯s spiritual essence, then activated the bronze rune in his palm to draw out some of wu luo¡¯s talents. again, a refreshing coolness spread from the palm to chen fei¡¯s entire body. however, this cooling sensation only lasted for a moment and then stopped. chen fei noticed with a shift of gaze that this enhancement of insight was rather weak. that wu luo could cultivate to the peak of the early rule integration realm already made him much stronger than most in the rule integration realm; while he wasn¡¯t a prodigy, he was definitely not weak. now, the only slight enhancement to chen fei¡¯s talent presumably indicated that having previously absorbed some of si sheng¡¯s talents, chen fei¡¯s own talents had reached a certain level. so, absorbing more of wu luo¡¯s talents couldn¡¯t bring about a significant increase for chen fei. but any increase was a good thing. chen fei estimated that his own talent must now be slightly superior to that of kuang xingfeng. the bronze rune could only seize a part of the talents, not all; that chen fei could attain such insight now must mean si sheng¡¯s talents were truly formidable. having completed the plundering of talents, chen fei swallowed the healing elixir given by weng zongfang. sensing the medicinal power in the elixir, chen fei, cooperating with it, gradually healed his injuries. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only not only that, chen fei, with his eyes slightly closed, let the space around his body begin to fluctuate and resonate, his body emitting an increasingly dense aura of rule fragments. this, in a fight between life and death, having gained an understanding and mastering the space secondary rule fragments on the spot, made sense, right? seeing the changes in chen fei, the human warriors from rule integration realm showed a look of realization, indeed chen fei had grasped space secondary rules in the final moments, achieving the counter-kill. in the sky, kou fen¡¯s fists clenched involuntarily. such a prodigy, alive for even a day, was a significant threat to the ice race and evil clans. Chapter 1080 - Chapter 1080: Chapter 1036: Advance by Retreating chapter 1080: chapter 1036: advance by retreating chen fei shook his own aura in front of the formation, which was actually him releasing his suppressed cultivation realm. whether facing si sheng or wu luo, chen fei used only ten pieces of space secondary rule fragments, and the desolate universe god splitting sword was at the stage of perfection. when one¡¯s cultivation realm is high enough, one can strictly control the output of power, especially with the celestial suppression¡¯s perfect control over the physique; this allowed chen fei to display his aura without a single flaw. at least within the rule integration realm, even emperor-level powerhouses couldn¡¯t notice anything unusual about chen fei. the sword that killed wu luo just now, chen fei had intentionally used a technique from the desolate universe god splitting sword that was close to the stage of perfection, thus preventing wu luo from erasing the spatial changes in a short time. a genius bursts forth in a key moment¡ªyou can¡¯t find any fault with that. after all, a genius is not a reasonable existence in the first place. otherwise, why would it take a normal cultivator thousands of years to reach the peak of the rule integration realm, while a genius needs less than a thousand, or even just hundreds of years? especially at the moment of life and death, an extremely special circumstance, even a common cultivator may burst forth with great power. the power a genius bursts forth is just greater, which is completely reasonable! the human race¡¯s rule integration realm and weng zongfang both looked at chen fei with a hint of admiration in their eyes. it¡¯s no wonder he stood out from qiankun mansion and was the first to break through to the rule integration realm; indeed, he cannot be judged by common sense. the ice race and evil clans in the rule integration realm were now all silent. kou fen looked at chen fei, his gaze flickering. this chen fei was a big problem, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint what was odd about him. had he concealed his strength? that¡¯s why he was able to counter-kill si sheng and wu luo at critical moments? but chen fei¡¯s breakthrough to the rule integration realm indeed took around a year, which could be confirmed through various channels. a year is not short for mortals, and for many who had just broken through to the rule integration realm, it might not even be enough to consolidate their realm. the power chen fei had just displayed was already exaggerated. it could even now be confirmed that the five from lou yu were killed by chen fei. to grow so much in one year was already inconceivable. there were none among the surrounding races¡¯ emperor-level powerhouses who had performed better than chen fei at the early stage of the rule integration realm when they were at that phase. to say that chen fei still had hidden strength under such circumstances would be too far-fetched. the human race is not a particularly powerful race; their martial arts and resources are just those, the limits of what they can support are there, and there can¡¯t be more. ¡°this child must not be left alive!¡± ao an¡¯s voice reached kou fen¡¯s ears, and although the one who died was not from the evil clans¡¯s rule integration realm, the situation for the evil clans and ice race was such that they either flourished or declined together. if they allow the human junior down there to continue growing, they might have another emperor realm on their hands. ¡°what do you think? has he hidden his strength?¡± kou fen asked solemnly. even though he felt it unlikely, kou fen still wanted to hear ao an¡¯s opinion. ¡°i can¡¯t tell. but if this human junior really has hidden strength, shouldn¡¯t we be all the more resolved to eliminate him?¡± there was a flash of cold light in ao an¡¯s eyes. kou fen¡¯s expression changed; he had just been thinking that because chen fei managed to counter-kill in both instances, perhaps he had hidden his strength. but that was not the key issue. if chen fei indeed had hidden strength, then they should think of a way to keep him here forever. a short time later, chen fei¡¯s aura gradually calmed down, displaying about fifteen space rule fragments. having broken through and then stood firm, an increase of five rule fragments directly was not a very exaggerated occurrence. ¡°youngster, choose the spirit material you want,¡± kou fen said, looking at chen fei as he opened his eyes, speaking loudly. a smile appeared on chen fei¡¯s face as he looked at the several dozen spirit materials floating in the sky; after a moment¡¯s thought, he used his essence force to pull down three kinds of spirit materials. earth soul bamboo, a sixth-tier mid-grade spirit material, could be directly ingested to strengthen the soul and source point space of the rule integration realm. wenhai tree, also a sixth-tier mid-grade spirit material, had the same effect as earth soul bamboo, and the method of ingestion was simple¡ªgrind it into a juice and then drink it. red iron earth, a sixth-tier top-grade spirit material, used for forging mystical treasures. if it was refined into the qianyuan sword and concealment bell, it could replenish the essence of both treasures, making it easier for them to be improved in the future. of course, the most important thing was the rule crystal, which was what chen fei needed the most at the moment. adding to the one he got from killing si sheng, chen fei now had two rule crystals in his hand. if used well, these two rule crystals could increase chen fei¡¯s strength in a very short period of time. don¡¯t look at how chen fei seems so at ease here; if he truly encounters a strong rule integration realm cultivator, all chen fei can do is flee. for example, if he were to face the emperor-level powerhouses in the sky right now, chen fei would have to run first. if he faced them head-on, chen fei doubted he could even manage to escape; the gap in strength between them was too great. as the rule crystal and the three spirit materials were stored inside the concealment bell, chen fei turned and flew in the direction of jiguang city. ¡°youngster, are you planning to leave just like this?¡± kou fen¡¯s voice, sonorous and deep like a large bell, rang in chen fei¡¯s ears. chen fei¡¯s soul quivered slightly, and he involuntarily halted his steps, turning his gaze back toward the position of the celestial vault. ¡°with insufficient cultivation, naturally i must return to diligently cultivate.¡± a slight grin appeared at the corner of chen fei¡¯s mouth as he said, ¡°just now, i was on the verge of death, so naturally, i dare not continue to make a fool of myself here.¡± kou fen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, finding it difficult to discern in chen fei¡¯s current words, how much was true and whether he intended to use retreat as advance, aiming to kill even more from the evil clans¡¯ rule integration realm. but just as ao an said before, regardless of the situation, killing this chen fei here and now was of the utmost importance. otherwise, allowing chen fei to depart could mean the evil clans and the ice race might suffer even greater losses in the rule integration realm in the future. ¡°according to our agreement just now, if you defeat a rule integration realm cultivator of my clan, i shall reward you with three portions of spirit materials!¡± kou fen said with a heavy voice. ¡°i really can¡¯t do it, i really can¡¯t. that wu luo was already so powerful, the ones to come will definitely be even stronger cultivators from the rule integration realm.¡± chen fei waved his hands dismissively. with wu luo killed, it was almost inevitable that even stronger ones would be sent out afterward. chen fei¡¯s recent counter-kill in battle looked exceedingly perilous. refusing to continue the duel was only natural, as one¡¯s life is one¡¯s own after all. kou fen¡¯s brow furrowed; it was clear that chen fei seemed to undervalue the spirit materials on offer, probably only a rule crystal or even dimension origins would entice him to take action again. but whether it was rule crystals or dimension origins, the evil clans did not have a single one. those obtained previously in the glass space were truly all used up. ¡°youngster, how exactly do you wish it to be!¡± kou fen said coldly. ¡°to return for extensive cultivation, farewell!¡± chen fei laughed out loud, turning to fly in the direction of jiguang city. kou fen turned to look at ao an, who was watching the retreating figure of chen fei. ¡°our loss may be very heavy!¡± ao an transmitted his voice. ¡°as said earlier, if he truly concealed his strength, it is all the more reason we should eliminate him here!¡± thinking of si sheng and wu luo¡¯s deaths, kou fen¡¯s gaze filled with coldness. especially si sheng, such a genius who had the chance to break through to the emperor realm, now dead here. and those from the rule integration realm sent to assassinate chen fei in the past, if they too fell by chen fei¡¯s hand, this human of the human race would already hold the blood of several from the evil clans¡¯ rule integration realm. to watch chen feian leave unharmed, kou fen felt an unwillingness in his heart! ¡°good!¡± ao an nodded and with a sweep of his right hand, the space below suddenly overflowed with an icy chill. ¡°youngster, if you have the courage, try to pass through my profound return formation. if you make it through, you may take these spirit materials as you wish.¡± as ao an¡¯s words fell, the chill below gradually dissipated, and an ice corridor emerged across the sky. from ao an¡¯s mystical treasures, over a dozen spirit materials flew into the ice corridor, while the spirit materials in front of kou fen also took flight, most entering the corridor as well. chen fei paused midstep, turning to look at the ice corridor. as chen fei turned, three members from the evil clans and three from the ice race, totaling six early-stage rule integration realm cultivators, flew into the corridor, each one spaced out evenly, and separated by space barriers. ¡°each one of these is less powerful than wu luo, do you dare to enter the formation?¡± ao an asked. if there were a choice, they would certainly send someone from the mid-stage rule integration realm to kill chen fei, but this was a duel, not an assassination. the evil clans and the ice race would not dare to let someone from the mid-stage rule integration realm step forth, for then chen fei would certainly leave the area immediately. such a probe would be meaningless; instead, this kind of rotation battle, tempting him with great rewards, might still be a possibility. the question was whether to let chen fei leave now and find another opportunity to assassinate him later, or to take a gamble at this moment, using the lives of six early-stage rule integration realm members to bet against this human prodigy. the first option, to assassinate, truly had slim chances unless the human race experienced major upheaval, which might provide an opportunity for success. the second option could result in heavy losses. if chen fei truly had hidden strength, these six rule integration realm members might not be enough to stop him. the thought of chen fei potentially cultivating to the peak of the rule integration realm in the future, if it were possible to exchange that for the lives of six early-stage rule integration realm members now, the decision seemed suddenly more acceptable. after all, if the human race gained another prodigy at the peak of the rule integration realm, it wouldn¡¯t be just a matter of six early-stage rule integration realm members to fend off, and when the time came, the evil clans and ice race wouldn¡¯t know how many rule integration realm members would die. ¡°emperor, is there a problem with this ice corridor?¡± chen fei looked up at weng zongfang and tang yunshou, transmitting his voice. if there were any hidden traps in this corridor set by the ice race¡¯s emperor, chen fei reckoned he¡¯d meet his end inside it. ¡°there is nothing wrong with the ice corridor, but such a fight is far too risky; do not act rashly!¡± weng zongfang advised. the ice corridor was completely severed from ao an¡¯s essence, as weng zongfang and tang yunshou scanned the corridor, they confirmed it merely partitioned a section of space. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only as long as the battle didn¡¯t end, the corridor would remain in a closed state. ¡°i understand!¡± chen fei transmitted back. outside the formation, whether from the human race or the evil clans and ice race, all eyes were on chen fei, waiting for his decision. to storm the formation, or something else? chen fei regarded the ice corridor before him, realizing that at most he could only kill another six early-stage rule integration realm cultivators. Chapter 1081 - Chapter 1081: Chapter 1037: Kill Through chapter 1081: chapter 1037: kill through chen fei could have chosen to turn around and leave, as revealing too much of his power was indeed perilous. however, even if he hid his strength now, both the ice race and the evil clans would still regard him as a formidable enemy, and they would certainly seize any opportunity to slay him. from the moment he made his mark in qiankun mansion to just now when he slew two from the evil clans at the rule integration realm, especially one who was a prodigy among the evil clans. to obtain something, one inevitably had to give up something in return. chen fei could choose to take a relatively longer time, allowing his strength to gradually increase. or he could display his talent, as he had quickly grown within qiankun mansion and now defeating enemies at the frontlines, acquiring two rule crystals and several pieces of sixth-grade spiritual materials. since not slaying these six from the ice race and the evil clans¡¯ early-stage rule integration realm would not change their hostility, there wasn¡¯t much to hesitate about. especially since before leaving jiguang city, chen fei¡¯s intention was to kill several at the rule integration realm. as a member of the human race, chen fei could not, nor was able to, remain uninvolved. ¡°then, i must humbly proceed!¡± chen fei laughed aloud, his figure flickered, and he stepped directly into the ice corridor. above the firmament, both weng zongfang and tang yunshou slightly furrowed their brows, and then sighed deeply in their hearts. the human clan¡¯s rule integration realm warriors outside jiguang city watched as chen fei really entered, and their hearts were lifted once again. as chen fei¡¯s performance became more outstanding, naturally, they hoped all the more that nothing bad would happen to him, because only if the strength of the human race overall became stronger could they become better. kou fen and ao an saw chen fei enter the formation, and their gazes immediately sharpened. whether chen fei could be killed or not would depend on this time. inside the ice corridor, chen fei looked at the ice race in front of him at the rule integration realm, whose aura was only slightly weaker than wu luo¡¯s, but in reality, his battle strength was probably not much different from wu luo¡¯s. the peak of the early-stage rule integration realm encompassed quite a few from various clans, among them, some still harbored hopes of breaking through to the mid-stage rule integration realm, but more were unable to break through the bottleneck. at this moment, those within the ice corridor were mostly of this type at the peak of the early-stage rule integration realm. it wasn¡¯t that they were weak, on the contrary, because of their inability to break through to the mid-stage rule integration realm, they would delve into various inheritances, trying out secret techniques that might increase the probability of breaking through. although none of them had managed to advance to the mid-stage rule integration realm, they had indeed increased a lot of groundwork, especially in terms of battle strength, they were a bit stronger than the typical peak of the early-stage rule integration realm. at this moment, the one guarding the checkpoint of the ice corridor was yan ce, who ao an had chosen to guard the rebounding formation, and yan ce was willing to do so. having not many years left to live, if he could obtain the sixth-grade spiritual materials awarded by the emperor, yan ce had a complete chance to give it a try. unlike before, when he didn¡¯t even have the chance to try. thus, when he saw chen fei step into the ice corridor, yan ce¡¯s momentum suddenly burst forth, and he charged at chen fei without hesitation. chen fei was very strong, although the previous two rounds seemed to be overpowering him, chen fei was the winner in the end, which was enough to prove his strength. how the process unfolded was completely unimportant, what mattered was always the result. facing chen fei, yan ce¡¯s expression was solemn, treating him as a mortal enemy, and when he was less than half a mile away from chen fei, he brought down the shattering evil saber from above. ¡°clang!¡± the qianyuan sword and the shattering evil saber collided, and a piercing booming sound echoed throughout the ice corridor. yan ce¡¯s footsteps paused slightly, and he withdrew the shattering evil saber by a foot, whereas chen fei took a step back. in head-to-head confrontation, chen fei was immediately at a disadvantage. yan ce¡¯s heart slightly settled, chen fei¡¯s strength had increased quite a bit from before, but the strength gained was from a recent breakthrough, and he probably really had not hidden any strength. indeed, just as ao an and kou fen had thought, other ice race and evil clans¡¯ rule integration realm members also doubted whether chen fei had hidden his strength. the difficult battles against si sheng and wu luo were to be able to kill more of the ice race and evil clans¡¯ early-stage rule integration realm later. but this was ultimately just speculation, without witnessing it firsthand, it was uncertain. at this moment within the ice corridor, it seemed chen fei no longer needed to hide his strength; after all, behind yan ce, there were still five at the peak of the early-stage rule integration realm waiting. hiding his strength here and getting injured would mean he might really not make it out of this ice corridor later. yan ce shouted fiercely, and the slightly retreated shattering evil saber, now with greater force, chopped down at chen fei again. chen fei looked at yan ce in front of him, the space behind him violently trembled, then abruptly burst, a terrifying force surged into chen fei¡¯s body from behind, and the qianyuan sword turned into a streak of light, stabbing towards yan ce. yan ce was shocked, what kind of secret technique was this? thinking of the space behind chen fei that had just fluctuated, that was obviously chen fei releasing the force, and after releasing the force, chen fei actually released the expanded space. the expanded space, deprived of power control, collapsed in on itself, and during the collapse, the tremendous tension of the space, along with the power chen fei had released into it, merged. the two combined into chen fei¡¯s force, striking at yan ce. the depth of the space rules involved in this process, yan ce realized immediately upon reflection, was simply exquisitely incomparable. ¡°boom!¡± the qianyuan sword directly smashed open the shattering evil saber, yan ce¡¯s wrist shook, and before he could react, the streak of light had already penetrated his forehead. yan ce¡¯s body stiffened, incredulously staring at chen fei, he had lost just like that? it was only the second move, and he was still rejoicing in his heart that chen fei had not hidden his strength. yet with the second move, chen fei had used a subtle manipulation of the space rules, borrowing force to counteract force. chen fei¡¯s basic realm was just as perceived, fifteen fragments of rules, but it was his exquisite mastery of the space rules that brought about a drastic change in the outcome of the battle. this talent of chen fei, to grasp martial arts to such a high degree, was astounding. yan ce, he was unwilling to accept it. ¡°tss!¡± chen fei flipped the qianyuan sword in his hand and sliced yan ce¡¯s body in two, thoroughly extinguishing all of yan ce¡¯s vitality. battle has always been a combination of power and skill, from the first-level body tempering to the present rule integration realm, the principle has always been the same. the basic cultivation and strength displayed by chen fei were ordinary, but the skills granted by the martial arts were too strong, making chen fei¡¯s battle strength surge dramatically. outside the recovery array, whether it was the human clan¡¯s rule integration realm or the ice race and evil clans from the rule integration realm, all who saw the result inside the ice corridor were astounded. he had slain someone comparable to wu luo in the early stage rule integration realm within just two moves. just moments ago, chen fei had been badly injured and was spitting blood by wu luo¡¯s blows, but the outcome had turned around so swiftly. moreover, chen fei had not hidden any of his strength; the technique of using space to leverage power, had likely been comprehended by him when he broke through and established his ability. when suddenly utilized, the effect was surprisingly good. weng zongfang and tang yunshou looked at each other, chen fei¡¯s talent was truly unbelievable, simply born for battle. kou fen and ao an remained expressionless, but their eyes revealed that their emotions were far from calm. inside the ice corridor, chen fei¡¯s left hand held yan ce¡¯s spiritual essence, bronze runes operated, a trace of coolness surged into chen fei¡¯s soul, but it only lasted a moment before the coolness disappeared. his insight had increased, but the increase was very limited. clearly, the talent of a rule integration realm like yan ce, even if harvested, could no longer provide much enhancement to chen fei. he estimated that the upcoming five rule integration realm opponents would be in a similar situation. but regardless, a slight improvement was better than none, and ultimately, there was still some benefit. ¡°buzz!¡± as soon as yan ce died, the first barrier of the ice corridor automatically opened, and a figure turned into a rainbow light and rushed over, it was another rule integration realm from the ice race, you xia. no matter whether chen fei had been injured just now, you xia did not want to give chen fei any chance to catch his breath. once one entered the ice corridor, it was either life or death, with no third option. ¡°bang!¡± a tremendous strength hit the qianyuan sword, making chen fei¡¯s body uncontrollably fly backward, while countless icy coldness swept over his entire body, and in the blink of an eye, chen fei had turned into a mountain of ice. you xia stood not far away, not approaching chen fei but continuously shooting cold light into the ice mountain, trying to completely freeze chen fei to death within. on the fragments of rules, you xia had an absolute advantage, so they would directly compete with fragments of rules, denying chen fei the chance to use his skills to control rules. ¡°bang!¡± around the ice mountain sealing chen fei, space suddenly wrinkled, then the expanding space lost control, suddenly collapsed, and crushed the ice mountain surrounding chen fei as well. chen fei¡¯s figure burst out of the ice mountain and in the blink of an eye appeared in front of you xia, suddenly a huge expanding space bubble appeared behind him, then the space bubble immediately collapsed. chen fei¡¯s head slightly tilted upward, his hand swinging the qianyuan sword directly downwards. ¡°boom!¡± the icy barrier in front of you xia instantly exploded, the qianyuan sword drove straight in, and in one stroke passed over you xia¡¯s neck. a head flew up, chen fei¡¯s left hand pushed out, turning you xia¡¯s body into a mist of blood. showing fifteen fragments of the space rules, without needing to display the desolate universe god splitting sword at the stage of perfection, just being close to perfection was enough to demonstrate all the mysteries of the space secondary rules ¡°big¡±. the desolate universe god splitting sword was stronger than an ordinary emperor realm inheritance, possessing near perfection understanding at the early stage rule integration realm simply meant a massacre. unfortunately, comprehending martial arts, especially on a prodigy, you cannot declare it illogical. after all, some prodigies have a very high affinity for certain secondary rules, not to mention, chen fei had just experienced a sudden enlightenment in a life and death crisis. it looked bewildering but seemed to have some rationale within it, utterly tearing. chen fei¡¯s left hand grasped you xia¡¯s spiritual essence, almost indistinguishably cool from just earlier, almost mistaken for an illusion without careful feeling. gathering the spiritual essence and mystical treasures into his sleeve, as soon as the ice corridor¡¯s barrier opened, chen fei charged forward proactively. within the ice corridor, evil clans¡¯ rule integration realm, chai qi, had a solemn expression, left hand holding the four symbols shield, right hand wielding the thousand domain blade, surrounded by an atmosphere sturdy as a metal fortress. chai qi prepared to defend and attack, seeking opportunities within his defense. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only chen fei¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, sixty warriors appeared behind him, and then suddenly merged into chen fei¡¯s body, his aura explosively increasing to twenty fragments of rules. immediately following, a space bubble appeared and instantly collapsed, terrifying power surged into chen fei¡¯s body, chen fei¡¯s right foot stomped down, and he appeared in front of chai qi, striking with his sword. ¡°boom!¡± inside the ice corridor, the vital energy of heaven and earth roiled intensely, the four symbols shield couldn¡¯t withstand the tremendous strength attached to the qianyuan sword, amidst a piercing metallic twisting sound, chai qi¡¯s left arm directly fractured, and the four symbols shield smashed onto chai qi¡¯s body. chai qi¡¯s defensive stance was instantly broken, the qianyuan sword drew an arc, directly plunging into chai qi¡¯s skull. Chapter 1082 - Chapter 1082: Chapter 1038: Behind the Scenes chapter 1082: chapter 1038: behind the scenes chai qi stared blankly at chen fei, considering all possibilities, and had completely unanticipated that his defense would be broken in a single move. among those in the rule integration realm, very few choose to hold a mystical treasure shield on purpose. those who choose to do so possess great confidence in this regard. chai qi had never felt his defense was indestructible, but facing someone at the early stage of the rule integration realm of the same rank, chai qi was still quite confident. this confidence had accumulated from numerous battles. chai qi had never encountered someone of the same rank who could break through his defense in one move; at most, he could be suppressed throughout the battle, but chai qi could still ensure his complete safety. however, what happened just now was like a fleeting illusion. it was not just the tremendous strength on chen fei¡¯s sword, but also the twisting of the surrounding space when the sword¡¯s edge struck the four symbols shield. the small shield surface of the four symbols shield had thousands of minutely expanding spaces, causing the power of the shield face to become unbalanced directly. in that brief moment, chai qi couldn¡¯t react sufficiently. understanding why he had lost was already pointless, as chai qi didn¡¯t even have the time to utter a word before the edge of the sword in chen fei¡¯s hand had already turned. chai qi¡¯s vision darkened, and he lost all sensation. chen fei used the qianyuan sword to exterminate chai qi¡¯s life, his left hand seizing chai qi¡¯s spiritual essence, beginning to absorb the talent within. a refreshing sensation spread through his soul, and chen fei¡¯s expression slightly stirred, realizing the talent he had acquired was slightly more than from the last two. these were talents stuck at the bottleneck before the early stage of the rule integration realm, either needing stronger talent to break through to the mid-stage, or it was possible that chai qi had chosen the wrong rules from the beginning. cultivating was such a thing that once started, was very difficult to retract. because you might only realize later that you might not be very compatible with these secondary rules. but since so much had been invested in the early stages, starting over, both in terms of time and effort, was already too late. many in the rule integration realm clearly possessed exceptional talent, yet their ultimate achievements were limited. chen fei¡¯s single strike that killed chai qi appeared effortless, while the mental defenses of all the other rule integration realm cultivators outside the ice corridor fluctuated. sixty warriors allowed chen fei to gain five fragments of rules, clearly showing that chen fei had indeed hidden his strength, as he had never used this move before. but honestly, while five rule fragments can enhance strength, they aren¡¯t decisive, at most acting as a finishing touch. whether it was the cultivators from the human race or those from the ice race of the evil clans, what shocked them at this moment were the skills of chen fei in applying the space secondary rules, truly too strong. today, the martial arts learned by the rule integration realm of the three clans are essentially inheritances from emperors of each race, basically bearing no differences in essence. the greatest difference lies in the proficiency of understanding these martial arts. clearly, chen fei¡¯s proficiency in understanding these martial arts far exceeded what should be expected at the early stage of the rule integration realm. having broken through to the rule integration realm just over a year ago, he had cultivated the emperor realm¡¯s inheritance to such a level; calling chen fei a prodigy would not do justice to his natural talent. at the qiankun mansion, chen fei¡¯s understanding of martial arts already far exceeded those of the same rank. though it was still just the martial arts of the sun moon realm, which was somewhat understandable. those cultivators who could break through to the rule integration realm had also cultivated quite rapidly during the sun moon realm, just not as exaggerated as chen fei. now in the rule integration realm, chen fei¡¯s speed in understanding martial arts seemed to have not slowed down at all, which was very frightening. in the sky above, weng zongfang recalled the first time he met chen fei in the city lord¡¯s mansion, when chen fei had made a request for all of the emperor realm¡¯s inheritances. in the end, chen fei did not achieve that, getting five parts of the space secondary rules inheritance instead. now it seems, chen fei had already mastered these five parts of inheritance. seeing such talent, even weng zongfang felt inferior, at least at the early stage of the rule integration realm, weng zongfang was unable to understand his primary cultivated martial art to this degree. weng zongfang felt this way, and so did tang yunshou standing beside him. as for chen fei¡¯s future cultivation, as long as he does not rush and make a misstep, the possibility of reaching the peak of the rule integration realm is very high. the emperor kou fen of the evil clans and the ice race¡¯s emperor ao an, observing the scene within the ice corridor, appeared extremely displeased. they had anticipated heavy losses, but also held great hope of slaying chen fei here. yet, since chen fei entered the ice corridor, he demonstrated a battle strength he had never shown before. whether it¡¯s said that chen fei was hiding his strength or had a sudden enlightenment after a breakthrough, the result was that chen fei, a junior who had broken into the rule integration realm just over a year ago, demonstrated a nearly invincible posture for the early stage of the realm. it¡¯s said to be nearly invincible because it¡¯s currently one-on-one inside the ice corridor, not an ambush. but precisely because it isn¡¯t an ambush, witnessing the power chen fei displayed made kou fen and ao an¡¯s mood terribly sour. the six selected for the ice corridor were carefully chosen, targeting various characteristics exuded by chen fei in previous battles. but the so-called targeting, in front of absolute strength, proved ineffectual. in the ice corridor, chen fei had just collected chai qi¡¯s two mystical treasures and spiritual essence when the barrier ahead had already opened. chen fei looked ahead and found that, without knowing when, the area in front had turned pitch-black. this darkness obscured not only his sight but also his perception, feeling as if it connected to the void itself. chen fei rotated the qianyuan sword, flinging the remaining blood on its blade onto the ice corridor, which burst into a poignant blossom of blood. chen fei took a step forward and then directly stepped into the pitch-black ice corridor. outside the ice corridor, cultivators in the early stages of the rule integration realm couldn¡¯t see where chen fei was under that darkness. only those in the mid-stage of the rule integration realm or above could vaguely see two figures rapidly approaching each other, and even they could sense it only faintly. this veil of darkness was not as simple as it seemed but now, it appeared, it had little effect on chen fei. inside the dark ice corridor, xi xiao from the ice race watched chen fei charging directly toward him, constantly shifting his position. the space inside the ice corridor was actually vast, enough to allow those in the rule integration realm to move freely without restrictions. at this moment, xi xiao wanted to avoid chen fei and hide in the darkness to strike from ambush. this was the characteristic of xi xiao¡¯s rules; the more shadowy and concealed the place, the more he could bring out his inherent power. but no matter how xi xiao moved, chen fei was always able to instantly change his position in response. the distance between the two was less than a hundred miles, and when xi xiao changed positions for the sixth time, chen fei had already reached him. the darkness had clouded chen fei¡¯s perception, almost making xi xiao blend with it. but it was only almost, as xi xiao was still within that space. space secondary rules ¡°big¡±, although just a part of the space rules, could still lock onto the creatures within a certain area of space. especially now, chen fei¡¯s space secondary rules were ¡°big¡± ¡°small¡± ruyi, and xi xiao¡¯s constant position changes, though seemingly obscured by the veil of darkness, were still within the domain of space. what does it mean by ¡®time is supreme, space is king¡¯? although it¡¯s just a common saying, to some extent, there¡¯s a certain truth in it. space is the foundation that supports everything. as long as the fragments of rules comprehended are not too dissimilar, the space secondary rules tend to be stronger. as xi xiao, now less than a mile from chen fei, halted, his eyes narrowed slightly. it was already too late to change his position again; or rather, any further changes would be futile and even lead him into a greater disadvantage. he had thought this dark veil would give him an advantage, but now seeing this human prodigy, he truly didn¡¯t know how to describe him. xi xiao¡¯s aura began to fluctuate violently, erupting with forbidden techniques, no longer hiding in the darkness but instead using this dark veil to steadily gather strength. chen fei¡¯s eyes were closed, but xi xiao¡¯s position was clearly emerging in his sea of consciousness, and the next instant, chen fei¡¯s qianyuan sword burst out with a brilliance, immediately appearing in front of xi xiao. xi xiao didn¡¯t dodge, just stared intently at the qianyuan sword in chen fei¡¯s hand, which was getting increasingly closer, while the aura emitted from his body also grew stronger and stronger. ¡°hum!¡± the qianyuan sword swept past xi xiao¡¯s body, and instead of flesh and blood shattering, xi xiao¡¯s body slightly shuddered and then disappeared, leaving behind a rune in his place. meanwhile, a shadow silently appeared behind chen fei, the shadow sword in hand thrusting toward chen fei¡¯s back. xiao xiao was no longer in his original position, did chen fei know? of course, chen fei knew, but given the fragments of rules just demonstrated and the level of martial insights, it was normal not to distinguish them in time. chen fei remained expressionless as the space behind him suddenly expanded rapidly. xi xiao¡¯s shadow sword was only a foot away from chen fei, but now it couldn¡¯t reach chen fei¡¯s body in time. chen fei flipped the qianyuan sword in his hand, blocking behind him. ¡°clang!¡± the piercing clash soared to the skies; chen fei stepped forward, the space in front of him rippled, helping him to release the energy and then naturally collapsing, allowing the tremendous power to surge back into chen fei¡¯s body. it was still the same move he had used to kill chai qi and the others, leveraging force against force. xiao xiao could understand it and knew he needed to avoid it as much as possible, but without absolute power to break through chen fei¡¯s defenses, everything was in vain. chen fei swung the qianyuan sword in a semi-circle held at his back, swinging from the rear to the front and then chopping again toward the rear while also facing xi xiao head-on. xiao xiao, sensing the sharpness of this sword, started to back away but found that the space around him had expanded without his noticing. xiao xiao retreated, but his actual position was still within three feet of chen fei. by controlling the space secondary rules, to some extent, you control the rhythm of the battle. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only trading space for time, exchanging spaces for changes! ¡°boom!¡± the qianyuan sword chopped down on the shadow sword, and xi xiao¡¯s expression changed dramatically. the power involved exceeded his expectations. even though xi xiao desperately tried to pour his power into the surrounding veil of darkness, it was already too late. ¡°bang!¡± the qianyuan sword, pressing down on the shadow sword, rolled back and smashed into xi xiao¡¯s body, shattering half of his torso. Chapter 1083 - Chapter 1083: Chapter 1039: Standing on the Shoulders of the Emperor chapter 1083: chapter 1039: standing on the shoulders of the emperor with just one sword strike, xi xiao was severely injured. in xi xiao¡¯s eyes, panic flashed as he tried to increase the distance between himself and chen fei, but unbeknownst to him, the space surrounding xi xiao had been sliced into thousands of pieces by chen fei. among them, some pieces were expanding to their limits, some maintained their original size, and others swelled irregularly. in those thousands of space segments, hundreds were naturally collapsing every moment, while hundreds more expanded at varying rates. this result was that the tearing forces around xi xiao¡¯s body were entirely different, changing every second, making it almost impossible for xi xiao to break free. this was the skill of controlling the space secondary rules; if xi xiao possessed absolute power, he could have cleared them all in a sweep, overpowering the many with strength. but unfortunately, xi xiao¡¯s power was not enough to instantly break through this barrier, thus transforming this fragmented space into an insurmountable chasm. ¡°tss!¡± the qianyuan sword swept past xi xiao¡¯s neck, and a head flew off. xi xiao¡¯s eyes still carried unwillingness and despair. chen fei was not the strongest rule integration realm early stage that xi xiao had encountered, considering the number of rule fragments, but certainly he was the one who had mastered the control of rules the most among them. a fraction of power, multiplied several times by chen fei, encountered such a rule integration realm early stage, was absolutely unparalleled. collecting spiritual essence, capturing talent, this time the sensation of coolness in the soul was the least chen fei had felt since using the bronze rune. it was estimated that after breaking through the ice corridor, if chen fei were to kill ordinary rule integration realm early stagers again, he probably wouldn¡¯t capture much talent. stowing away the shadow sword, the surrounding darkness dissipated completely with xi xiao¡¯s death. chen fei looked ahead, the barrier of the ice corridor had been opened, and beyond it, chen fei sensed the power of layered formations. chen fei¡¯s gaze passed through the formations and saw duan ga of the ice race at the back. duan ga sensed chen fei¡¯s gaze and raised his head to meet chen fei¡¯s eyes for a moment before continuing to carve formations in the ice corridor. compared to a typical consecutive battle, this type of battle, restricted to a designated area, definitely gave an advantage to the defenders. just like xi xiao¡¯s darkness earlier and the dense formations now before his eyes, all were prepared in their own territory before the barrier of the ice corridor was opened. the ice corridor behind chen fei was gradually disappearing, forcing chen fei to keep moving forward since if he stopped in his current area, once the corridor melted, the contained power would directly assault him. at this moment, duan ga was taking his ease, although the battle ahead lasted a short time, it was enough for someone in the rule integration realm to set up a substantial number of formations. compared to individual power, formations borrow the power of heaven and earth to exceed one¡¯s own strength and achieve the goal of defeating an enemy. duan ga¡¯s direct combat ability was not weak, but he was stronger in carving formations, using formations to confront enemies. formations of the rule integration realm could now harness rules to enhance power, making breaking these formations extremely difficult, and duan ga continued to set up more formations. duan ga intended to exhaust chen fei to death here with layer upon layer of formations. the longer the time dragged on, the more advantageous it was for duan ga, as there would be more formations inside the ice corridor eventually. if it were elsewhere, facing such a prepared rule integration realm, one would simply leave. it is very difficult for a rule integration realm to move formations, making it impossible to catch up with cultivators of the same rank. but now, inside the ice corridor, chen fei cannot leave without defeating six rule integration realm individuals. outside jiguang city, a cultivator of the human clan¡¯s rule integration realm watched the scene inside the ice corridor, and the joy that had arisen from chen fei killing four ice race evil clans¡¯ rule integration realm faded. having experienced attacking formations themselves, they naturally understood the difficulty involved. it was like attacking someone else¡¯s main gate alone, especially if they were of the same rank and had the support of the main gate¡¯s formations, returning without success was almost certain. even a moment of negligence could result in being trapped by the opponent¡¯s formations, utterly obliterated within them. inside the ice corridor, chen fei¡¯s gaze shifted from duan ga and fell on the formations ahead, and then he proceeded to walk forward step by step. regarding formations, prior to the rule integration realm, chen fei indeed knew very little. cultivating for decades, chen fei spent the vast majority of his time on various main martial arts, leaving no time to learn about formations. even the alchemy that chen fei had persisted with throughout the body tempering stage had to be abandoned in the later stages due to limited time. however, this situation changed once he reached the rule integration realm. it wasn¡¯t that chen fei suddenly found himself with free time, but rather, among the five emperor inheritances chen fei had chosen, two outlined the principles of formations. space rules were naturally very suitable for setting up formations. those two human imperial sovereigns used formations as a medium to better comprehend the space secondary rules, eventually achieving success. these two emperor inheritances recorded fewer than five specific formations, focusing more on how to view different formations through the perspective of space rules. it could be said that these two emperor inheritances were a sort of unique general outline of formations, exclusive to space rules. chen fei¡¯s use of the space secondary rules in the recent slaying of xi xiao and the other rule integration realm early stagers incorporated many principles of formations. formations require meticulous and multi-threaded control. chen fei did just that, and the effect was remarkable. having refined the five emperor inheritances into the desolate universe god splitting sword, chen fei also achieved the stage of perfection in his comprehension of formations, now far surpassing a typical individual in the rule integration realm. thus, the stacked formations before him, though seeming perfectly integrated, appeared to chen fei to have significant flaws. it was just a flaw, not a vulnerability. if chen fei started to break the formation using these flaws, duan ga would swiftly capture them and immediately repair them. within a few steps, chen fei arrived in front of the first formation, as countless blasts of cold air surged toward him. chen fei paused slightly, and with a forward slash of the qianyuan sword in his right palm, a sword mark flashed by, splitting the cold air in two. behind the formation, duan ga¡¯s drooping eyelids suddenly lifted, staring at chen fei. then, he formed hand seals with both hands, causing all formations to tremble. sensing the changes in the formations, chen fei smiled slightly. he stepped back with his right foot, and along the split cold air channel, he disappeared from the spot. ¡°pop!¡± like the sound of a bubble being punctured, chen fei passed through the barrier of the first formation, actively entering it. duan ga¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly, surprised in his heart. he had thought that chen fei would forcefully break the formation, just as he had previously slain xi xiao and the others, using absolute skill along with power to annihilate everything. however, chen fei had entered the formation alone, which was equivalent to entering the encirclement duan ga had prepared. countless thoughts flashed through duan ga¡¯s mind, yet his hands did not hesitate or pause for a moment; the power of dozens of formations began to converge inward, rushing toward chen fei. since chen fei chose to enter the formations, duan ga intended to ensure chen fei had no return. the choice of chen fei, not only surprised duan ga, but also somewhat shocked all the cultivators of the rule integration realm outside the ice corridor. only weng zongfang in the celestial wood above seemed thoughtful, because weng zongfang knew that among the five emperor-level techniques chen fei chose, there was a legacy of formations. but previously, weng zongfang always thought that chen fei would selectively absorb some content from those two emperor inheritances mainly about formations, and would not actually learn the formations. this could be seen from previous battles. yet, from chen fei¡¯s actions now, was he incorporating even those aspects of formations into his cultivation system as well? ¡°boom, boom, boom!¡± the formations inside the ice corridor roared; however, except for the initial roaring of the first formation, the intensity with which the formations drew vital energy from heaven and earth was rapidly declining. chen fei, who had entered the formations alone, didn¡¯t stay in place nor was hindered by the power of the formations. instead, he stormed through each formation like a force unstoppable, shattering these formations. if the formations seemed to have only minor flaws from the outside, even more issues were exposed on the inside. but hardly anyone who breaks formations would specifically step into the formation to break it, as that would be incredibly passive and the slightest carelessness could lead to death and obliteration. however, from the first glance at these formations, chen fei understood where the vulnerabilities truly were. this was a vast difference in insight! if duan ga could be considered a master of formations, then chen fei¡¯s insight into formations was even higher than duan ga¡¯s. this wasn¡¯t duan ga¡¯s problem, but because chen fei was standing on the shoulders of the human imperial sovereign, naturally elevating him to a higher level. thus, chen fei seemed to be crudely breaking the formation, but his method and timing of breaking it were exquisitely beyond compare. compared to the meticulous method of breaking formations, chen fei¡¯s approach penetrated even deeper. ¡°boom!¡± with the final explosion, chen fei passed through all the formations, arriving in front of duan ga. duan ga¡¯s face was already tensely veined, as in the brief span of time, he went from wanting to use formations to wipe out chen fei to just wanting to delay him for a moment. but he achieved neither of his goals, as chen fei had already broken through to stand before him. the qianyuan sword transformed into a streak of light, stabbing toward duan ga¡¯s head. duan ga¡¯s figure unconsciously retreated. chen fei¡¯s staunch manner of breaking the formation truly startled duan ga; however, upon retreating, duan ga realized that the space around him had already become chaotic. in this chaotic space, duan ga saw signs of formation manipulation, and many of his doubts suddenly cleared up. ¡°hiss!¡± the qianyuan sword struck duan ga¡¯s forehead, causing his body to instantly stiffen. duan ga¡¯s mouth trembled, wanting to speak, but he no longer had the strength. compared to xi xiao and others, duan ga¡¯s ability to combat upfront was much weaker, further weakened by chen fei instantly breaking dozens of formations, resulting in backlash. without any proper resistance, he was directly pierced through the skull with one strike. ¡°formations, i happen to know some too!¡± chen fei, looking at duan ga, did not wait for duan ga to reply; the qianyuan sword directly sliced downward, completely extinguishing duan ga¡¯s lifeforce. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only chen fei struck with his left hand, turning duan ga¡¯s remaining body into a mist of blood, seizing the spiritual essence and beginning to extract talents. a faint coldness spread through his soul, then faded away. chen fei slightly furrowed his brow, securing the spiritual essence and mystical treasures, and then turned to look at the final barrier. as the barrier of the ice corridor slowly dissipated, eerie cries and wails frantically surged from that end. chen fei¡¯s gaze swept toward the back end of the ice corridor, seeing nothing, filled only with various bizarre and disruptive murmuring within the ice corridor and by his ears. the evil clan¡¯s rule integration realm, had vanished. Chapter 1084 - Chapter 1084: Chapter 1040: Invulnerable to All Laws chapter 1084: chapter 1040: invulnerable to all laws ¡°` chen fei¡¯s gaze swept around, but he still couldn¡¯t find any trace of that gui clan cultivator in the rule integration realm, which caused him a bit of surprise. given chen fei¡¯s true number of thirty space secondary rule fragments and the qianyuan sword at the perfection stage, it was impossible for anyone in the early stage of the rule integration realm to elude his perception. unless, this gui clan cultivator in the rule integration realm had truly disappeared. or perhaps it should be put another way, this gui clan cultivator existed in the ice corridor in another form. chen fei retracted his gaze from the distance and looked at the vital energy of heaven and earth which was starting to become chaotic, while the murmuring in his ears grew louder and louder. ¡°could this be a connection to the strange heart realm?¡± every detail within the ice corridor caught chen fei¡¯s eye; he slightly furrowed his brow as he looked toward a spatial fold in the distance. at that moment, the vital energy of heaven and earth was in turmoil, and the most severe case was this spatial fold. the strange heart realm¡ªchen fei had already come into contact with it in the immortal cloud city at the land¡¯s boundary. in the past, chen fei thought that it was unique to the endless sea, but after arriving in the return to nothing realm, he learned that the true origin of the strange heart realm might be in the return to nothing realm. return to nothing¡ªas the name suggested, it already hinted at certain issues. in the boundless sea plane, aside from a small number of cultivators, most people would not intentionally explore the strange heart realm. because aside from the eerie creatures, the resources within the strange heart realm that could be utilized by cultivators were actually very limited. the eerie creatures did have an origin, but absorbing too much of the eerie creature source could cause problems for the cultivators themselves. all sorts of seemingly foolproof secret techniques for cleanly extracting the eerie creature source later proved to have flaws; almost none who absorbed too much eerie creature source ended up well. the strange heart realm in the lower realms is more like a projection of the return to nothing realm¡¯s strange heart realm. if cultivators in the lower realm¡¯s strange heart realm were merely reluctant to engage with it, then the strange heart realm in the return to nothing realm was a truly forbidden place. among the human race, chen fei had never heard of anyone who cultivated through the strange heart realm. not only because the strange heart realm was dangerous, but also because it was actually very difficult to enter. you might sense the strange heart realm, but the difficulty of stepping into it with mental defense or soul was immense; even those in the rule integration realm found it challenging. now, the vital energy of heaven and earth within the ice corridor had become visibly grey, and chen fei felt as if he had come to the strange heart realm¡ªthat world of only black and white. outside jiguang city, the human cultivators in the rule integration realm all furrowed their brows tightly; chen fei, being inside the ice corridor, couldn¡¯t see the situation behind him, while they, being on the outside, could see what every ice race and gui clan cultivator in the rule integration realm was doing. when chen fei had forcibly killed xi xiao and was breaking through duan ga¡¯s formations, the last gui clan cultivator in the rule integration realm, si di, had already begun to tear himself apart and ultimately made a connection to the strange heart realm. seeing no possibility of duan ga¡¯s victory and not knowing how to defeat chen fei, si di simply took a ¡®jade and stone burning¡¯ approach in the end. he let the power of the strange heart realm contaminate chen fei, robbing this human prodigy of all potential. cultivators at the rule integration realm find it difficult to enter the strange heart realm, and none would choose to go there, as even the power of the rule integration realm couldn¡¯t withstand the erosion from the strange heart realm. compared to the strange heart realm in the return to nothing realm, the one in the lower realm plane was like child¡¯s play; there was no comparison between the two. at this moment, si di was not yet dead; he was in a very peculiar state. si di didn¡¯t use the power from tearing himself apart to forcibly open a channel between reality and the strange heart realm; such a feat, even for someone at the emperor realm, would likely be impossible. si di had cleverly opened a crack through a form of sacrifice. a majority of cultivators were curious about the strange heart realm and wished to utilize its immense power, which led to the emergence of various unconventional secret techniques. however, the strange heart realm was called a forbidden place for a reason; those techniques that could make use of the strange heart realm, without exception, all had severe drawbacks. just like si di¡¯s current sacrifice: the crack to the strange heart realm was opened only for a moment, and it beckoned forth a wisp of power from the strange heart realm, but si di himself was doomed from that point. thoroughly destined to perish together with his adversary, at best he would die slightly later than his foe, perhaps only after seeing his opponent destroyed by the power of the strange heart realm. the mad whispering in chen fei¡¯s ears grew louder, and the vital energy of heaven and earth inside the ice corridor was completely polluted; absorbing this vital energy was akin to consuming poison. ¡°hiss!¡± sounds akin to corrosion spread throughout the surroundings; even the ice corridor created by the ice race emperor ao an was being eroded by the power of the strange heart realm. ¡°are you ready to embrace death?¡± somehow, a figure appeared up ahead, made entirely of black and grey mist¡ªit was si di, who had vanished. chen fei looked at si di; in this black and grey mist, chen fei couldn¡¯t feel any sign of life, and si di was in an extremely weird state at the moment. ¡°whoosh!¡± chen fei swung the qianyuan sword, and a sword mark passed through si di¡¯s body, causing no effect whatsoever. ¡°` ¡°ha ha ha ha!¡± si di burst into a mad laughter, watching the grey fog surge towards chen fei. vital energy of heaven and earth could not be absorbed, and though the ice corridor was corroded, it was, after all, a power of the emperor realm, and the power from the strange heart realm was somewhat lacking; hence the ice corridor could still hold on for a long time. in the end, chen fei had nowhere to hide and no way to go, he was bound to be completely corrupted by the power of the strange heart realm, to depart this life ahead of the rest. at this moment, si di wanted nothing more than to watch chen fei¡¯s futile resistance, his wild struggle, and ultimately his inevitable demise. chen fei looked at the dark grey fog, his figure flashing and disappearing from its original spot, reappearing tens of miles behind in the next instant. however, this was already the limit, and soon he would even be forced to move forward as the ice corridor continued to shrink. should he be swept by the power of the ice corridor, although it was not as exaggerated as being struck directly by an emperor, chen fei would certainly sustain severe injuries. the speed of the surging dark grey fog became faster and faster, sweeping over with an overwhelming momentum. this kind of self-sacrificing connection to the strange heart realm, in a normal battle, actually has a very significant drawback. other cultivators of the rule integration realm, upon sensing something amiss, would definitely flee immediately, and these outflows of the strange heart realm¡¯s power would soon be assimilated by the return to nothing realm, and then disappear. but now, in this closed environment, these powers from the return to nothing realm would eventually vanish as well, but before disappearing, they were enough to corrode all living beings around them. chen fei stood in mid-air, flipping the qianyuan sword, and in an instant, thousands of sword energies stretched across the sky and slashed toward the dark grey fog. ¡°it¡¯s useless, all of it is useless. just wait quietly for your death,¡± si di mocked when he saw chen fei¡¯s move. ¡°boom! boom! boom!¡± the sword energies passed through the fog like they were moving through an illusion, then collided with the barrier of the ice corridor, resulting in loud booming noises. it wouldn¡¯t be accurate to say it was completely futile; the sword energies could eliminate some of the fog, but there was too little of the sword energy, and in essence, it was far less than the power of the strange heart realm. thus, the sword energies did not dissolve much of the black fog. on the contrary, they were corroded and devoured by the black fog, turning into even more dark mist. chen fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and he took another look around. the black fog had not yet surged over, but the vital energy of heaven and earth had already mutated. with his divine power indestructible vision in operation, chen fei began to absorb the void energy, while the eternal night manifestation appeared, enveloping his entire being. ¡°hiss-hiss!¡± weird murmurs constantly tried to penetrate chen fei¡¯s mind, but all were easily blocked by him. at the same time, wisps of black fog had already reached the outside of the eternal night manifestation, beginning to infiltrate and contaminate it, attempting to turn chen fei into the same dark fog. the divine power indestructible vision, once claimed to withstand all laws do not perish, naturally had some exaggeration. however, as long as it wasn¡¯t an instant destruction type of power, indestructible vision indeed could provide extremely strong protection. chen fei had intended to expand the space around him to slow the encroachment of the black fog, only to find that the black fog directly corroded the essence force outside of the space rules, causing the expanded space to collapse immediately. wanting to control the space rules, the medium was chen fei¡¯s own essence force and soul. without the elemental power and soul, naturally, he could not successfully control the space rules. chen fei sensed the status of the eternal night manifestation; the power within was being rapidly depleted, but chen fei could draw from the void energy, so for the moment there was no lack of essence force. of course, the most formidable power of the strange heart realm was aimed at corrupting the soul, and this type of corrosion acted upon one¡¯s very soul. those mad murmurs were one manifestation of the soul corruption; there was no escaping them. unless you immediately left the area, even if your ears went deaf, you would still hear these murmurs. compared to the black fog, these murmurs posed the least threat to chen fei. not to mention that indestructible vision could freely convert chen fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul, but just the all-direction defense granted by the celestial suppression alone could completely isolate such soul-targeting attacks from the outside. celestial suppression had cultivated the rule of strength within chen fei¡¯s physique. it did not cultivate mental power, nor the soul, but everything within his physique provided protection. no matter whether you attacked chen fei¡¯s body or his soul, in the end, it was the physique forged by celestial suppression that bore it all. with the soul untroubled, and because he could draw void elemental force, the eternal night manifestation was entirely capable of holding up. chen fei found that there seemed to be no need to specifically reveal celestial suppression; relying on indestructible vision, he could actually block the erosion of this bit of strange heart realm¡¯s power. chen fei¡¯s current position was completely enveloped by the black fog. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only si di stood in the distance, watching chen fei, waiting for the barrier around chen fei¡¯s body to shatter, followed by heart-wrenching cries; he was waiting for this moment. as time passed by, the eternal night manifestation remained stable. si di¡¯s face, which was previously entertained, slowly started to change; the screams he was waiting for did not come, and chen fei showed no sign of weakening. instead, it was si di himself who began to feel a kind of weakness, an indefinable fatigue¡ªhe was about to die for real. but chen fei, how was he still unharmed! Chapter 1085 - Chapter 1085: Chapter 1041: The Legacy of All Emperor Realm chapter 1085: chapter 1041: the legacy of all emperor realm the members of the ice race and evil clans in the rule integration realm, watching the scene within the ice corridor, couldn¡¯t help but let smiles creep onto their faces involuntarily. the power of the strange heart realm is something that ordinary figures in the rule integration realm cannot withstand, especially in a confined environment, where this black mist indiscriminately attacks all living beings within it. the strange heart realm seems like the flip side of the real world, where all living beings fall within its range of attack. chen fei, with nowhere to hide in heaven or earth, was surely destined to meet with certain death. yet now, watching chen fei occasionally crush a piece of low-grade primordial crystal or toss a pill into his mouth within the ice corridor, his aura showed no significant fluctuations. a defense of someone at the early stage of the rule integration realm was actually directly withstanding the corrosive power of the strange heart realm. despite the somewhat sparse power of the strange heart realm, the pervasive contamination of the soul couldn¡¯t even corrode this prodigy of the human race. what kind of monster is this? how come it feels like chen fei¡¯s defense seems to be even stronger than his offense? otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t still be safe and sound amidst this black mist by now. contrary to the reactions of the ice race and evil clans, naturally, the members of the human clan¡¯s rule integration realm were all unable to help but let out a sigh of relief upon seeing chen fei¡¯s condition in the ice corridor. there are six early-stage members of the rule integration realm within this ice corridor, not one of whom is easy to contend with, but now chen fei is about to break through the entire corridor by virtue of his absolute strength. ¡°impossible, how can you withstand the power of the strange heart realm, this can¡¯t be!¡± si di floated in front of chen fei, looked at his relaxed demeanor, and roared loudly. his self-sacrifice, to connect with strange heart realm, was meant to perish together with chen fei, and even more to watch this prodigy of the human race suffer and contort in pain before death. but now, chen fei appeared completely unharmed, not even showing signs of fatigue. instead, it was si di himself who felt increasingly powerless, realizing that his time was running out. soon he would be corroded by the power of the strange heart realm and completely disappear. ¡°if the power had been slightly stronger, i might not have withstood it,¡± chen fei opened his eyes and said to si di. ¡°you¡­¡± si di, looking at chen fei¡¯s mocking smile, was filled with resentment in his gaze, but, unfortunately, he was now unable to do anything. it seemed like a fight to the death, but in reality, he had already died, unable to affect the world in any way. ¡°you¡¯ll die, i¡¯ll wait for you below, i¡¯ll be waiting for you down there!¡± si di¡¯s voice, tearing at the heart, resounded as his sanity had long since turned unclear. the mist vibrated for a moment and then disappeared without a trace. ¡°buzz!¡± a wave of fluctuation swept through the entire ice corridor, and as si di died, the entire seal on the corridor was unlocked at once. chen fei looked at the barrier opening ahead, his figure flickered, and he disappeared within the ice corridor. numerous streaks of light flew toward chen fei, who couldn¡¯t help but show a smile on his face. anyone who saw these numerous pieces of top-grade sixth-grade spiritual materials would feel the same way as chen fei at this moment. a single piece of sixth-grade top-grade spirit material would be enough to cause a frenzy among those in the early stages of the rule integration realm, and mid-stage practitioners would be no exception. even those in the late stages of the rule integration realm could not ignore sixth-grade top-grade spiritual materials. and right now, the numerous pieces of sixth-grade top-grade spiritual materials in chen fei¡¯s hands were a staggering fortune that even those in the late stages of the rule integration realm would envy. with a wave of his left hand, chen fei collected these dozens of pieces of sixth-grade top-grade spiritual materials into the concealment bell before turning and flying towards the direction of jiguang city. ¡°young man, if you¡­¡± ¡°no time, fare thee well!¡± kou fen hadn¡¯t even finished speaking when chen fei waved his hand, not even stopping, and directly flew into jiguang city. ¡°victory! victory! victory!¡± the jiguang city army erupted into a massive cheer, their morale greatly boosted! chen fei alone had slain a total of eight members of the ice race and evil clans¡¯ rule integration realm, a battle achievement that would make anyone exclaim in admiration. this was the first time the ice race and evil clans suffered such heavy losses in a direct confrontation with the human race, and they had been slain by someone who had just broken through to the rule integration realm about a year ago. in stark contrast to the elated human army were the demoralized troops of the ice race and evil clans. high above the celestial wood, kou fen took several deep breaths, forcibly suppressing the rage in his heart. with weng zongfang and tang yunshou present, kou fen couldn¡¯t possibly attempt to kill chen fei, much less succeed. six early-stage practitioners of the rule integration realm battling in turns were unable to keep chen fei confined here forever. kou fen had anticipated heavy losses, but he had never expected them to be so severe. ao an was silent, watching chen fei¡¯s retreating figure. the talent of this youth was inexplainably extraordinary. if they did not kill him, a great enemy would surely rise for the ice race and evil clans in the future. but now, they had no more chips to play with to entice chen fei to stay behind and continue the battle. moreover, if another early-stage practitioner went out, they would probably be cut down by chen fei with a few strikes. only with a clear suppression of the mid-stage realm of the rule integration realm could they possibly erase this prodigy of the human race. but if a mid-stage rule integration realm chose to battle, chen fei would not engage at all. even just now, chen fei had guessed their intentions and, without turning his head, left the battlefield and returned to jiguang city. ¡°hahaha!¡± weng zongfang and tang yunshou, seeing the expressions of kou fen and his companion, both laughed out loud with great satisfaction. today, the human race had achieved a significant victory, having killed eight early-stage rule integration realm warriors from the ice race and the evil clans, among them talents like si sheng, effectively removing a future threat to the human race. as kou fen listened to the laughter of weng zongfang and the other, the rage in his heart became increasingly difficult to suppress. an hour later, the news of chen fei¡¯s consecutive killings of eight alien rule integration realm warriors spread throughout jiguang city. it was not just jiguang city; all four other human race cities also received this news. all who heard it were shocked, as in their minds, hadn¡¯t chen fei just recently broken through to the rule integration realm? how could he have killed eight early-stage rule integration realm warriors from the ice race and the evil clans today? as details of the battle spread further, everyone began to understand how exactly chen fei had managed to kill eight early-stage rule integration realm warriors in one day. but the more details they heard, the greater their astonishment became toward chen fei. because sometimes when you hear a piece of particularly shocking news, you get a sense of illusion, as if it¡¯s not real, especially when it conflicts with what you know, and this feeling of unreality is even stronger. however, with more details being filled in, this sense of unreality diminishes, and the shock intensifies dramatically because you realize that all of it is indeed true. having been known as a genius and monster talent, chen fei¡¯s fame nearly reached the level of universal recognition following the spread of this event. not only within the human territories, but the surrounding dozen races had been keeping an eye on the battles between the human race and the ice race and the evil clans as well. chen fei¡¯s feat of consecutively killing eight same rank rule integration realm warriors was a martial accomplishment impossible for these races to ignore. having achieved such a terrifying record just a year after his breakthrough, chen fei¡¯s fame truly began to spread among the races. city lord¡¯s mansion of jiguang city. ¡°these are the spoils of war from killing si sheng, keep them well.¡± weng zongfang extended his right hand, and several streaks of light flew towards chen fei. a rule crystal and a piece of top-grade sixth-grade spiritual material floated in front of chen fei. the rule crystal was part of the initial agreement, and the additional sixth-grade top-grade spiritual material was added afterward. ¡°thank you, emperor!¡± chen fei said with a smile as he stored the rule crystal and spiritual material into the concealment bell. ¡°for your great contributions this time, these are your deserved rewards, and the clan will also reward you handsomely. do you have any thoughts in mind?¡± weng zongfang asked with a smile on his face. the future of the human race was indeed hopeful with such a prodigy. ¡°i would like to exchange these sixth-grade spiritual materials for low-grade primordial crystals.¡± chen fei thought for a moment, and thirty-seven portions of top-grade sixth-grade spiritual material flew out. chen fei kept a few pieces of spiritual material for himself to enhance the qianyuan sword and the concealment sword, as well as to strengthen his own soul. as for the rest of the top-grade sixth-grade spiritual materials, exchanging them for low-grade primordial crystals would be more beneficial for chen fei. weng zongfang was a bit surprised to hear chen fei¡¯s request; top-grade sixth-grade spiritual materials were extremely hard to find, and sometimes even if you had enough low-grade primordial crystals, it might still be difficult to purchase them. however, everyone has their own needs, and without asking further, weng zongfang simply nodded. ¡°any other requests? exchanging these spiritual materials for low-grade primordial crystals doesn¡¯t count as a request.¡± weng zongfang¡¯s voice was soft. ¡°i indeed have one other request, and i hope the emperor will grant it,¡± chen fei said, bowing. ¡°speak freely,¡± weng zongfang said, looking somewhat curious. ¡°i wish to have access to all the remaining emperor realm inheritances within the clan!¡± chen fei looked up as he made his request. the desolate universe god splitting sword was strong, but chen fei hoped his primary martial arts could be even stronger. now that the space secondary rules ¡°big¡± and ¡°small¡± had given chen fei a marked increase in battle strength, and with the characteristic of fused rules on his panel, the more rules chen fei cultivated, the stronger his battle strength would become. taking advantage of today¡¯s opportunity, he made this request directly; otherwise, chen fei would really have to wait until the peak of the rule integration realm to read other emperor inheritances. upon hearing chen fei¡¯s words, weng zongfang¡¯s brow furrowed instantly. ¡°you should know that in cultivating the rule integration realm, it¡¯s best to focus on a single secondary rule until you reach the peak,¡± weng zongfang said earnestly, as chen fei¡¯s talent was too precious for the human race to lose due to a misstep. ¡°i understand, rest assured emperor, i won¡¯t actually cultivate other secondary rules. it¡¯s merely to comprehend the mysteries between different cultivation techniques. i won¡¯t jeopardize my cultivation prospects,¡± chen fei assured seriously. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only weng zongfang looked at chen fei, not immediately responding, but instead used the power of the qiankun cauldron to communicate with other human imperial sovereigns. after a short time, weng zongfang looked at chen fei again. ¡°remember, at most, understand the mysteries in other emperor inheritances. before reaching the peak of the rule integration realm, do not cultivate other secondary rules, for it would bring ten harms and not a single benefit!¡± weng zongfang¡¯s expression was extremely serious. if even this admonition was not useful, then chen fei would still find his way onto the wrong path. after all, without the emperor inheritances, there were other rule integration realm techniques available. ¡°thank you, emperor, for your indulgence!¡± chen fei¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement. Chapter 1086 - Chapter 1086: Chapter 1042: The First Among All Clans chapter 1086: chapter 1042: the first among all clans ¡°we meet again.¡± inside the treasury of the city lord¡¯s mansion in jiguang city, as soon as chen fei stepped in, zhuo mingyong¡¯s voice reached his ears. ¡°i¡¯ve seen senior!¡± upon seeing zhuo mingyong emerge from the shadows, chen fei greeted him with cupped fists. ¡°you¡¯ve performed very well, the choice you made earlier was the right one.¡± zhuo mingyong¡¯s eyes were full of admiration as he looked at chen fei. slaying eight early-stage rule integration realm opponents in quick succession, nothing could prove chen fei¡¯s talent more than this. though zhuo mingyong had long since withdrawn from worldly affairs within the city lord¡¯s mansion, the boost in morale that chen fei¡¯s actions had given the human race was echoed throughout the mansion. zhuo mingyong could not have remained ignorant even if he wished to. it had only been a year since chen fei¡¯s last visit to the treasury, and already he had cultivated the emperor inheritances to this extent. the title of a genius was indeed well-deserved. ¡°senior flatters me,¡± chen fei said modestly. ¡°what do you seek from the treasury this time?¡± zhuo mingyong asked with a slight smile. ¡°these spirit materials, exchange them all for low-grade primordial crystals, and also the remaining emperor realm inheritances,¡± chen fei said as he handed over his token to zhuo mingyong. ¡°the remaining emperor realm inheritances?¡± zhuo mingyong was slightly startled, thinking he had heard wrong, so he quickly probed into the token with his mental defense. a short time later, zhuo mingyong withdrew his mental defense from the token, still with a look of disbelief in his eyes. weng zongfang and the other human imperial sovereigns had actually agreed to let chen fei examine the remaining emperor realm inheritances. it was an ironclad rule not to cultivate other emperor realm inheritances governed by different rules unless one reached the peak of the rule integration realm, to prevent those in the rule integration realm from straying off the path. yet today, this rule had been broken for chen fei. zhuo mingyong looked at chen fei, thought for a moment, but in the end, he chose not to persuade him otherwise. since the other imperial sovereigns had agreed to it, any advice from him seemed meaningless. ¡°which spirit materials do you want to exchange?¡± zhuo mingyong asked. ¡°all of these for low-grade primordial crystals, please help me with this, senior,¡± chen fei replied. chen fei took out the thirty-seven portions of sixth-tier top-grade spirit material he had obtained, handing them over to zhuo mingyong. ¡°these spirit materials are all quite rare, with varying prices. i¡¯ll convert them for you using the current market rate,¡± said zhuo mingyong as he meticulously inspected each batch of sixth-tier top-grade spirit materials. their high value meant that even if they were offered by chen fei, zhuo mingyong would still personally verify them. after a short time, zhuo mingyong found no issues and stored away all thirty-seven portions of spirit material. ¡°if you have any spirit materials or mystical treasures that you don¡¯t need, you can also bring them out, and i¡¯ll convert them at the market price,¡± zhuo mingyong offered as he looked at chen fei. ¡°thank you, senior!¡± chen fei was momentarily stunned, then a smile involuntarily appeared on his face. he brought out the inferior-grade mystical treasures he had acquired, along with the spirit materials that he did not need. out of the eight rule integration realm opponents, seven were near the peak of the early stage. though si sheng¡¯s realm had not reached this level, as a prodigy of the evil clans, the materials and low-grade primordial crystals within his mystical treasures were also quite substantial. initially, chen fei had only intended to sell the sixth-tier top-grade spirit materials at the city lord¡¯s mansion, as dealing with materials of this level could be quite time-consuming. given the human race¡¯s current special circumstances, with everyone busy resisting the ice race and the evil clans, organizing a trade fair for those in the late stages of the rule integration realm was not so simple. selling to the city lord¡¯s mansion was the simplest option, especially since chen fei only needed low-grade primordial crystals. as for the spirit materials obtained from the eight early-stage rule integration realm opponents of si sheng, those could be sold at the black market fairly quickly, which was not really a hassle. but now that zhuo mingyong was willing to help, chen fei naturally couldn¡¯t ask for more, and he even saved himself a trip to the black market. zhuo mingyong, observing the mystical treasures and the numerous batches of sixth-tier low-grade spirit materials floating before him, was rather moved. together with the previously mentioned sixth-tier top-grade spirit materials, it was hard to imagine that these belonged to someone who had broken through to the early stage of the rule integration realm less than two years ago. even if a late-stage rule integration realm practitioner was to be considered, they wouldn¡¯t have this much wealth at their disposal. if it weren¡¯t for these unusual times, any late-stage rule integration realm practitioner learning of chen fei¡¯s assets would likely target him with assassination attempts the moment he left the border. in the past, the human race was more unified, but people are unpredictable. without strong external pressure, personal desires inevitably would prevail. ¡°a total of two million three hundred and seventy thousand low-grade primordial crystals, see if there¡¯s any issue,¡± zhuo mingyong said as he handed over an inferior-grade celestial treasure. chen fei glanced at the amount of low-grade primordial crystals within the celestial treasure and couldn¡¯t help but smile. any rule integration realm person seeing such a quantity of low-grade primordial crystals would undoubtedly show a smile, for the amount was indeed vast. within the concealment bell, there were already about one hundred and fifty thousand low-grade primordial crystals, which were from the mystical treasures of the eight rule integration realm adversaries that si sheng had stored up, in addition to some of chen fei¡¯s own. with these two million three hundred and seventy thousand low-grade primordial crystals, along with chen fei¡¯s own pocket, chen fei¡¯s total low-grade primordial crystals instantly skyrocketed to a staggering two million five hundred and twenty thousand. given chen fei¡¯s prior rate of cultivating two thousand low-grade primordial crystals a day, these two million five hundred and twenty thousand low-grade primordial crystals would be enough for chen fei to cultivate continuously for over one thousand two hundred days without interruption. for the foreseeable future, chen fei wouldn¡¯t need to worry about a shortage of low-grade primordial crystals. ¡°` as for the inferior-grade mystical treasures he obtained from killing lou yu and the other five, chen fei still had two in his possession and wasn¡¯t in a hurry. when he had some time, he could go to the black market and sell these inferior-grade mystical treasures directly. ¡°the count is correct, thank you, senior.¡± chen fei transferred the low-grade primordial crystals from the celestial treasure to the concealment bell, then returned the celestial treasure to zhuo mingyong. ¡°come with me, the emperor inheritances are this way.¡± zhuo mingyong nodded and led chen fei forward. ¡°hum!¡± chen fei took a few steps and sensed some subtle fluctuations sweeping over his body. chen fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. the last time he had come to the treasury, his cultivation had been too weak to sense these restriction fluctuations. now, with the improvement in his cultivation, he could perceive even these concealed restrictions. in just a few steps, the two arrived at a row of bookshelves, upon which were neatly arranged fifty-seven emperor realm inheritances of the human race. ¡°last time, you already looked through the introductions of these inheritances, so there¡¯s no need to do so again. i will give you the inheritance stones directly,¡± zhuo mingyong said as he waved his hand lightly, causing the emperor inheritances on the bookshelves to tremble slightly. ray after ray of light flew out from the inheritances, then condensed into fifty-two inheritance stones in mid-air, which landed in front of zhuo mingyong. zhuo mingyong scanned the inheritance stones and, not finding any missing, pushed them towards chen fei. chen fei respectfully took the fifty-two emperor realm inheritances, a slight excitement in his gaze. once he refined these fifty-two emperor realm inheritances into the desolate universe god splitting sword, the number one martial arts of the human race would be born. of course, such martial arts would only be suitable for chen fei to cultivate. presenting such a cultivation method to others in the rule integration realm¡ªlet alone the difficulty¡ªthe need to simultaneously cultivate so many secondary rules would surely dissuade them. the new martial arts would be a tremendous boost for chen fei, but for others of the human race, it would indisputably be an inheritance that could ruin their prospects. ¡°do you need anything else?¡± zhuo mingyong asked with a smile, seeing that chen fei had put away the fifty-two emperor realm inheritances. ¡°no, thank you for your help, senior.¡± chen fei shook his head, already somewhat impatient to go to the cultivation room and integrate all the emperor realm inheritances together. ¡°cultivate well, the future of the human race depends on you to uphold it!¡± zhuo mingyong nodded, expressing his great expectations to chen fei. a short time later, chen fei left the city lord¡¯s mansion. he thought about whether he should return to primordial courtyard to see his master and the others, and possibly discuss cultivation insights with chi yuqing and tong linyun. in the end, he couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of the human race¡¯s number one martial arts and went straight to jiguang mountain, where he opened a cultivation room. inside the cultivation room, chen fei sat cross-legged, placing the fifty-two inheritance stones around him. he picked up one at random and started reading it carefully. the human race had a total of fifty-seven emperor realm inheritances, containing cultivation methods for twenty-three secondary rules. most secondary rules are roughly equal in terms of battle strength, but there are indeed a few that stand out more than others. such as the space rules, the rule of strength, and the causality rule. if one could comprehend the time rule, that would be extraordinary, a genuine supreme rule that towers above all others. even the power rule, which boasts the ability to ¡°power breaks all laws,¡± is, in some ways, inferior to the time rule. of course, chen fei doesn¡¯t actually know what would happen if the power rule and the time rule truly collided. after all, such matters are too distant from chen fei. the human race has never produced a seventh-level open heaven realm practitioner, so naturally, there is no record of this in the books, and if there is, it¡¯s simply hearsay and cannot be relied upon. but, if both are secondary rules, the time secondary rules would definitely come out on top over the secondary power rule. in the fifty-seven emperor realm inheritances of the human race, there are as many as six martial arts that are cultivated for the secondary rule of strength, all emphasizing flesh power. but there are none for cultivating the time secondary rule. none of the races around have mentioned having an emperor inheritance that includes a method for cultivating the time secondary rule. the time rule can be sensed, but no race among those nearby has managed to cultivate it. this fact alone shows just how special the time rule is. after all, even the space secondary rule, which ranks second, has been cultivated by the human race. chen fei focused single-mindedly, reading each inheritance in turn. after spending a full ten days, chen fei finally finished reading all fifty-two emperor realm inheritances and completed the recording of the cultivation methods for all fifty-two martial arts on his panel. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ¡°merge!¡± following chen fei¡¯s command, the desolate universe god splitting sword began to integrate with the other fifty-two emperor realm inheritances. with so many emperor realm inheritances, a hierarchy had to be established, with space rule being the main one chosen by chen fei. ¡°martial arts detected, desolate universe god devouring sword!¡± ¡°` Chapter 1087 - Chapter 1087: Chapter 1043: Unparalleled chapter 1087: chapter 1043: unparalleled space, as a foundation, is more easily capable of bearing other rules, while the rule of flesh power is also a main focus for chen fei. the new martial arts had a name that hadn¡¯t changed much, but the content had been significantly upgraded. the most noticeable change could be seen in the skill level of the martial arts. originally, chen fei had cultivated the desolate universe god splitting sword to the stage of perfection, but with the birth of the new martial arts, the proficiency plummeted in an instant. it not only fell below the stage of perfection but even dropped out of great perfection. the final skill level was fixed at ninety percent of the entry stage. that is to say, in terms of level, the new martial arts should be a notch above the original martial arts. the original martial arts only cultivated two space secondary rules, but now with twenty-two more, a single martial art cultivating twenty-four secondary rules is unprecedented. chen fei looked at the new desolate universe god devouring sword and couldn¡¯t help but smile. this martial arts would accompany chen fei for a while because within the human race, there were no other emperor realm martial arts available for refining. to further elevate the desolate universe god devouring sword, the only way would be to refine the emperor inheritances of other alien races. if it were before, chen fei really had no good solution, since even if you killed an alien race, they would not keep their race¡¯s emperor realm inheritances inside their mystical treasures. this wasn¡¯t a matter of whether other races could cultivate the martial arts, but rather that if a martial arts technique fell into the hands of others, it might be possible for other races to find its weaknesses and target them specifically. however, with the birth of the desolate universe god devouring sword, chen fei had a great chance in the future to directly extract the cultivation techniques from the souls of rule integration realm beings of alien races. the twenty-four secondary rules of the desolate universe god devouring sword, combined with each other, derived a rather magical characteristic, which was the god devouring aspect. this god devouring characteristic was directly added to chen fei¡¯s divine power god slaying sword. the advent of this new martial arts not only greatly increased chen fei¡¯s skill in controlling the rules, it also caused earth-shaking changes to all three of chen fei¡¯s divine powers. indestructible vision, planting beans to create soldiers, god slaying sword, these three divine powers were originally made stronger by more rules, this was determined from the moment they were created. chen fei previously used the power of the desolate universe god splitting sword to propel them, which could also significantly enhance the power of the three divine powers, but it couldn¡¯t fundamentally improve them. but now, the desolate universe god devouring sword could essentially strengthen all three divine powers. ¡°simplify!¡± ¡°simplifying the desolate universe god devouring sword¡­ simplification successful¡­ desolate universe god devouring sword ¡ú desolate universe god splitting sword!¡± chen fei lost ninety thousand low-grade primordial crystals, second only to his previous simplification of celestial suppression. the power of the desolate universe god devouring sword certainly couldn¡¯t compare to that of the sixth rank celestial suppression, but in terms of cultivation difficulty, it¡¯s estimated to be just a bit less. after all, cultivating twenty-four secondary rules at the same time is a rather insane act. of course, to achieve peak of rule integration realm, chen fei does not need to completely master all twenty-four secondary rules. by that time, chen fei only needed to first master one secondary rule to ascend to the emperor realm, and then he could thoroughly control the remaining twenty-three secondary rules one by one. chen fei tried cultivating with the desolate universe god splitting sword and began to have insights about the new martial arts, the desolate universe god devouring sword, appear in his sea of consciousness. after a few hours, chen fei opened his eyes, his gaze reflecting deep thought. the new desolate universe god devouring sword was indeed quite different from the previous martial arts, since it involved cultivating twenty-four secondary rules simultaneously, and that¡¯s not even mentioning the power given by the rules. just the change in perspective alone made chen fei feel tremendously benefited. there is a saying, the importance of choice is greater than that of effort. effort is not unimportant, but sometimes the right choice can double your results, and if you put in the effort at this point, what you achieve will far exceed the results of mere hard work. the new martial arts allowed chen fei to see the world from a new perspective, which was a novel improvement in the control of power. as the proficiency of the desolate universe god devouring sword increased, chen fei¡¯s vision would become broader, naturally leading to a rapid increase in his battle strength. having dealt with martial arts, chen fei¡¯s right hand brushed over the concealment bell, and a rule crystal appeared in his hand. of all the gains this time, aside from the emperor realm inheritances, the rule crystals were the most precious. two million five hundred and fifty-two thousand low-grade primordial crystals were indeed a colossal fortune, but the two rule crystals were supreme treasures that money couldn¡¯t buy. they could allow chen fei to elevate himself at a tremendous speed. chen fei looked at the rule crystal, his right hand exerting a slight force, and in the next moment, the rule crystal shattered. the boundless epiphany surged out from the shattered rule crystal, filling the entire cultivation room. chen fei closed his eyes, beginning to circulate the fifth rank celestial suppression, the desolate universe god splitting sword, and the contraction of source point space. suddenly, insights about the sixth rank celestial suppression, the desolate universe god devouring sword, and the space secondary rules ¡°small¡± began to appear in his sea of consciousness. the rich epiphany stimulated chen fei¡¯s soul, and these insights began to split and extend, bringing about more epiphanies about the martial arts and space rules. cultivating for just a moment, a smile involuntarily appeared on chen fei¡¯s face. the effect of the rule crystal, chen fei had already attempted some time ago and naturally knew, what delighted chen fei was that the talent obtained by slaying eight early-stage rule integration realm cultivators this time had further enhanced his insight. this was reflected in cultivation, where the epiphanies during fissure cultivation became more abundant. when the desolate universe god devouring sword first appeared earlier, chen fei had already noticed the improvement in his insight, because there were many new ideas about the martial arts in his mind. but actually cultivating the desolate universe god devouring sword, the difficulty was so exaggerated that without relying on the panel, and only relying on this insight to cultivate the desolate universe god devouring sword, it was estimated that he would not be able to cultivate at all, or rather, cultivation would be extremely slow. chen fei¡¯s current talent and insight had already surpassed those of kuang xingfeng¡¯s level. with talent like kuang xingfeng¡¯s, one starts at the mid-stage of the rule integration realm and has a fair chance to reach the late stages. with such talent, and with the correct perceptions provided by the panel, coupled with the stimulation of dense epiphanies, the speed of cultivation was naturally unparalleled. after cultivating for only a short while, chen fei had become completely immersed in his cultivation, unaware of the outside world. chen fei concentrated on cultivating and was not disturbed by anyone. after all, given the merits chen fei had achieved in battles, even if he did not go on missions for a short time, no one would take issue with that. if you really took issue, you too would have to slay eight cultivators of the same rank in the rule integration realm, then you could cultivate without distraction, and no one would disturb you. however, the storm that chen fei stirred up outside jiguang city had not subsided, at least not within the ice race and the evil clans. considering chen fei¡¯s displayed talent, not killing him, when he could eventually start at the late stages of the rule integration realm or even reach the emperor realm, was something the ice race and evil clans could not accept with ease. and also, chen fei, having slain so many from the rule integration realm right in front of the ice race and evil clans and then returned to jiguang city unharmed, was an extremely heavy blow to the morale of the ice race and evil clans¡¯ armies. various tasks related to the assassination of chen fei had been passed into the hands of human traitors. as long as chen fei could be killed, the rewards were so generous that even those in the late stages of the rule integration realm would be greatly tempted, let alone those in the mid-stage. moreover, if there really was a chance to kill chen fei, his vast wealth would be a huge gain. but at this moment, chen fei stayed inside jiguang city and went nowhere, leaving those human traitors with no opportunity to act. they could only wait quietly, for chen fei to leave jiguang city. twenty days passed in the blink of an eye, and the epiphanies within the cultivation room returned to their normal standard. cultivation is always slower and harder to comprehend as one progresses further. but chen fei, due to the rule crystals and his own growing talents, did not slow down in cultivation efficiency, but rather continued to accelerate. having refined all the human imperial sovereign inheritances of the desolate universe god devouring sword, from ninety percent completion at the entry level, he first entered perfection in three days¡¯ time. then, on the nineteenth day, he reached sixty percent proficiency in perfection. considering the exaggerated progress bar of the desolate universe god devouring sword¡¯s proficiency, reaching such a stage in twenty days was no small feat. if he still had insight like before slaying si sheng, it was estimated that he could only reach less than forty percent proficiency in perfection with the desolate universe god devouring sword. with more than half of perfection achieved with the desolate universe god devouring sword, the fragments of rules in chen fei¡¯s body increased from the previous thirty to thirty-six. in less than two years, chen fei had reached this peak of the early-stage rule integration realm. one step away, chen fei could break through to the mid-stage of the rule integration realm. the increase of so many rule fragments, other than the achievements of the panel and the rule crystals, was also thanks to the spirit materials he obtained from an imperial sovereign of the ice race and evil clans. chen fei sold many spirit materials, but those than could increase his soul and source point space, he kept for himself. without these spirit materials, the growth of chen fei¡¯s soul and source point space could not sustain too many rule fragments. both the desolate universe god splitting sword and his cultivation made rapid progress, and the sixth rank celestial suppression was not left behind either. the skill level of the celestial suppression was previously just over fifty percent at entry level, but now, after a rule crystal, the proficiency continued to skyrocket. the power rule fragments contained within his physique grew from the previous eighteen to twenty-six. the increase in the number of power rule fragments was even stronger than the last time he used a rule crystal, naturally a result of chen fei¡¯s increased talent. with the current strength of chen fei¡¯s physique, even the physique of normal late-stage rule integration realm cultivators could not compare with chen fei¡¯s. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only only those at the peak of the rule integration realm, controlling a complete secondary rule, transforming through accumulation, would undergo a world-shaking change in their physique. therefore, whether chen fei¡¯s current physique could match that of the emperor realm was somewhat unclear. chen fei did not plan to test this because, aside from his physique, those in the emperor realm could easily overpower him in other areas. if he truly faced an emperor realm assassination, his best choice would always be to flee first. ¡°mid-stage of the rule integration realm¡­¡± sensing the condition of his soul and source point space, without needing any adjustments, chen fei operated the desolate universe god devouring sword and directly began to challenge the barrier to the mid-stage of the rule integration realm. Chapter 1088 - Chapter 1088: Chapter 1044: Breakthrough, Mid-Stage Rule Integration Realm chapter 1088: chapter 1044: breakthrough, mid-stage rule integration realm at the peak of the early rule integration realm, there are thirty-six fragments of rules within the divine soul, all belonging to the same type of secondary rule. to break through to the mid-stage rule integration realm, one must first merge these thirty-six rule fragments into a state more congealed than the fragments themselves. in this state, the power exhibited by the rules is much stronger than that of the fragments, which is why the mid-stage rule integration realm is far superior to the early stage. from a basic strength perspective, it excels by a margin, not to mention the insights of martial arts and the physical elemental force. chen fei now has thirty-six rule fragments in his divine soul, of which over eighty percent are space rules, and they involve two types of space secondary rules. the remaining twenty percent of rule fragments are of twenty-two types of secondary rules. this chaotic state of rules would make it impossible for other cultivators at the early stage of the rule integration realm to break through to the mid-stage in their entire lives. but for chen fei, with the rule integration function of the panel, there is no issue of not being able to break through. even what others in the rule integration realm consider the hardest task¡ªmerging the thirty-six fragments¡ªis not a problem for chen fei, as the desolate universe god devouring sword at the level of perfection handles it easily. as the desolate universe god devouring sword operated faster and faster within chen fei¡¯s body, the thirty-six rule fragments in his divine soul gradually gathered together, and then the edges began to dissolve. he felt no resistance, only a sense of natural progression. in less than an hour, the thirty-six rule fragments were tightly joined together. ¡°hum!¡± the vibration from within the divine soul instantly transmitted to the source point space; the dark source point space burst forth with a bright light and then began to tremble and expand. in the chamber, ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals burst instantly, and an immense amount of vital energy surged into chen fei¡¯s body. he also operated the indestructible vision, drawing vital energy of heaven and earth from the void. it was unknown how long it had been, but the source point space had expanded by more than half compared to before, and it was only at this point that the expansion of the source point space stopped. due to the martial arts and space rules, chen fei¡¯s source point space was naturally broader and more resilient than others¡¯, unparalleled among all early stage rule integration realms. now, with the breakthrough, the size of the entire source point space was likely comparable to those at the peak of the mid-stage rule integration realm. in the future, as chen fei continued cultivating, the essence force he possessed would become more tremendous. the source point space had just completed its transformation when a layer of ripple spread from the source point space, transmitting throughout chen fei¡¯s flesh and blood. normally, at this point, the source point space would complete the strengthening of the physique, keeping the essence, energy, spirit, and soul of the rule integration realm at a certain level. however, chen fei¡¯s physique was now on par with the emperor realm, and the mid-stage amplification of the rule integration realm could hardly enhance chen fei¡¯s physique any further. thus, the breakthrough to the mid-stage rule integration realm was largely complete, having overcome the most difficult part. to stabilize the realm of the mid-stage rule integration realm, it was necessary to condense a new rule fragment, bringing the total number of rule fragments to thirty-seven. only by doing so could the special form formed by the original thirty-six rule fragments inside the divine soul remain stable and balanced. just then, ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals had shattered in the cultivation room. chen fei mainly absorbed the vital energy of heaven and earth, and the dense insight within had not yet been used. with the breakthrough nearly complete, chen fei began using the panel, operating the fifth rank celestial suppression, desolate universe god splitting sword, and the tremor of the source point space. all types of insights appeared in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, swiftly absorbed by him. for others advancing from the early to mid-stage of the rule integration realm, if everything went smoothly without any obstacles and the realm stabilized, it usually took more than a year. just after the breakthrough, due to the special state, the insight was relatively increased by a large margin, and understanding of a new rule fragment happened especially fast. chen fei now felt that his insight was different from before; anything related to cultivation happened very quickly. the number of insights appearing on the panel at this moment was extremely high, nearly on par with when rule crystals were used. this peculiar state lasted for nearly three days on chen fei, after which it gradually subsided. ¡°huff!¡± exhaling a cloud of breath, chen fei slowly opened his eyes, and the cultivation room seemed to see a ripple flash through, before slowly returning to calm. chen fei internally examined his divine soul, where the rule fragments had increased from thirty-six at the time of the breakthrough to thirty-nine; in three days, the rule fragments had increased by three. chen fei had not only stabilized the realm of the mid-stage rule integration realm but had even taken a step forward. in addition to the increase in rule fragments, due to the special state, the skill level of the desolate universe god devouring sword had increased from sixty percent at the great perfection stage to now nearly seventy percent. also, the skill level of celestial suppression was increasingly nearing perfection, which reflected in the physique as an increase in one power rule fragment, reaching twenty-seven. ¡°mid-stage rule integration realm!¡± chen fei stood up, his expression somewhat thoughtful. in less than two years, moving from the initial entry of the early rule integration realm to now the mid-stage, such speed was truly astonishing. calling him a genius seemed almost an understatement. although prodigies could play by their own set of rules to a certain extent, chen fei¡¯s case wasn¡¯t just about defying norms¡ªit was unbelievably fantastical. even chen fei himself felt a sense of shock, as his cultivation speed was indeed too swift. back in the boundless sea plane, chen fei also cultivated very quickly, but it took him decades to break through from the body tempering to the peak of the sun moon realm. however, after arriving at the return to nothing realm, it took him less than ten years to go from the low-level sun moon realm to the mid-stage rule integration realm. in other words, chen fei¡¯s cultivation speed was becoming increasingly faster against all natural laws. chen fei¡¯s gaze fell on the panel, his eyes slightly flickering. the seemingly fast pace of cultivation before wasn¡¯t the limit of the panel, but rather chen fei¡¯s own limit. with almost unlimited access to various resources in the sun moon realm within qiankun mansion, and the use of two thousand low-grade primordial crystals per day in the rule integration realm along with two rule crystals, chen fei experienced an extremely exaggerated enhancement. ¡°my insight will probably continue to improve in the future, and if resources can keep up, my cultivation speed might even increase faster,¡± he said. chen fei¡¯s fists slowly clenched; in this chaotic world, only rapid cultivation could truly protect his life and those he wished to safeguard. otherwise, if he found himself powerless in a desperate situation, that would be the most painful thing. setting aside distracting thoughts, chen fei began to activate divine power indestructible and the god-slaying sword. the eternal night manifestation appeared on chen fei¡¯s body, while a pitch-black abyssal god-slaying sword was held in his hand. feeling the power within, a smile could not help but spread across chen fei¡¯s face. being in the mid-stage of the rule integration realm greatly augmented both indestructible vision and the god-slaying sword, but crucially, the arrival of the desolate universe god devouring sword altered the essence of both divine powers. this fundamental enhancement, combined with a leap in overall realm, brought about an explosive leap in both divine powers. a warrior appeared in front of chen fei; sensing the condition of the warrior, chen fei nodded slightly. the cultivation realm remained unchanged, still at the pinnacle of the sun moon realm, but the differences within the same peak were immense. for instance, inside qiankun mansion, some at the pinnacle of the sun moon realm could top the age tower list, while others couldn¡¯t even defeat the hundredth challenger. now, the warrior was truly just a step away from the rule integration realm. but sometimes, a step away meant a world of difference, and the gap between the sun moon realm and the rule integration realm was immense. chen fei lowered his head and thought for a moment, then eleven more warriors appeared in the cultivation room, and the next moment, the twelve warriors began to merge with each other. ¡°zzz!¡± immense power seeped out from the bodies of the twelve warriors, causing the surrounding vital energy of heaven and earth to start boiling. chen fei injected a divine soul seed into the body of the warrior; the warrior executed indestructible vision, which began adapting to the powers among the warriors. the originally slow fusion of the twelve warriors suddenly began to accelerate. ¡°buzz!¡± a ripple spread throughout the cultivation room, and eleven warriors vanished, leaving only one still standing there. feeling the transformation of the warrior, joy appeared in chen fei¡¯s eyes. rule integration realm early stage! the fusion of the twelve warriors had directly shattered the barrier between the sun moon realm and the rule integration realm, producing an early-stage rule integration realm warrior. even though it was just equivalent to a newly advanced early-stage rule integration realm, only holding two rule fragments in the warrior¡¯s body, it was a transformational breakthrough. if it had been before chen fei advanced to the mid-stage rule integration realm and had not refined the remaining fifty-two emperor realm inheritances, it would have been impossible for him to transform planting beans to produce soldiers like this. the emergence of an early-stage rule integration realm warrior required exceptionally stringent conditions, and even indestructible vision wouldn¡¯t have allowed such smooth melding of the twelve warriors without a substantial leap in quality. moreover, it can be anticipated that as chen fei continues to advance in his basic realm, along with the growth of the desolate universe god devouring sword and the enhancement of various rule comprehensions. the warriors produced from planting beans to produce soldiers, being in the early stages of rule integration realm, will definitely not be the endpoint. rather, as chen fei grows stronger, this somewhat special divine power, along with indestructible vision and the god-slaying sword, will also continue to become more powerful. in the cultivation room, other warriors appeared and subsequently merged into the rule integration realm early stage. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only in the blink of an eye, nine early-stage rule integration realm warriors surrounded chen fei. chen fei instructed the nine warriors to merge into his own body. as each warrior merged, chen fei¡¯s aura began to climb dramatically. in a moment, the nine early-stage rule integration realm warriors disappeared, and chen fei¡¯s aura reached a pinnacle. inside the source point space, the number of rule fragments exploded from thirty-nine to fifty-seven. Chapter 1089 - Chapter 1089: Chapter 1045: Rulers Arrival chapter 1089: chapter 1045: ruler¡¯s arrival a divine power that creates soldiers from beans had elevated chen fei from just entering the mid-stage rule integration realm to surpassing half the cultivation of that stage. chen fei continuously operated the desolate universe god devouring sword, stabilizing the surge of power. had the understanding of the desolate universe god devouring sword not been high enough, such power would have been uncontrollable, possibly even becoming a significant flaw for chen fei. basic realm mastery and martial arts understanding are always the safeguards for a cultivator¡¯s battle strength. ¡°clang!¡± chen fei raised his right hand, and the qianyuan sword emitted a melodious sword cry, settling in the palm of chen fei. recorded within the desolate universe god devouring sword was a forbidden technique, godslayer! exhausting all to counterattack in desperate straits, a god encountered would be slain. at this moment, as chen fei operated this forbidden technique, an illusory flame ignited on the surface of his body. chen fei¡¯s aura seemed to break through some kind of restriction, reaching new heights. celestial suppression bound the power within his physique. chen fei took a step forward and thrust out the qianyuan sword. a glaring light shone before the qianyuan sword, and just as it appeared, chen fei absorbed it into a spatial grid. even so, the entire cultivation room¡¯s formations violently trembled, as if they would shatter in the next moment. chen fei¡¯s aura plummeted, indestructible vision unable to maintain chen fei¡¯s peak state, indicating the severity of his current condition. chen fei, sensing that sword light within the spatial grid, revealed a trace of a smile and began to close his eyes to heal his internal injuries. in three days, chen fei¡¯s injuries completely recovered, showing no signs of aftereffects from using the forbidden technique. a rule crystal appeared in chen fei¡¯s hand, which he slightly squeezed, causing it to shatter. the cultivation was far from over; chen fei aimed to elevate his cultivation realm further, ideally converting all the gains from the battle into his own strength. rich epiphanies enveloped the cultivation room, and insights continuously emerged in chen fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. in but a blink of an eye, chen fei had fully immersed himself in cultivation, undistracted by anything else. because chen fei used the shattering of ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals as a price, and also absorbed the vital energy of heaven and earth from the void, the commotion of his breakthrough to the mid-stage rule integration realm did not spread outside the cultivation room. no one in jiguang city knew that chen fei had broken through to the mid-stage rule integration realm, and chen fei himself had no intention of letting others find out. now, with both external and internal enemies, and with chen fei himself being in a precarious position, keeping enough strength without letting others know was a means of self-preservation. celestial suppression, a yuan clan martial art, could perfectly conceal chen fei¡¯s aura, making other cultivators mistake him for still being in the early stages of the rule integration realm. even at the peak of rule integration realm, one couldn¡¯t deduce chen fei¡¯s true cultivation realm through simple observation. two months passed in a flash, and after using all the rule crystals, chen fei continued to cultivate in seclusion in jiguang mountain by shattering low-grade primordial crystals. with an ample amount of low-grade primordial crystals in his possession, after much consideration, chen fei increased the daily number of rule crystals he shattered from two thousand to three thousand. consuming an extra thousand low-grade primordial crystals a day only increased the effect by about ten percent, which was extremely cost-ineffective. originally, shattering two thousand low-grade primordial crystals for a day¡¯s cultivation was equivalent to cultivating for three days. now, as his insight improved, shattering three thousand low-grade primordial crystals for a day¡¯s cultivation amounted to cultivating for four days. overall, the effect was still remarkably evident, but the improvement was partly due to the increased insight, and the consumption of low-grade primordial crystals was indeed high. with the current amount of low-grade primordial crystals, chen fei estimated he could continue this method of cultivation for just over two years. he could increase the number of shattered low-grade primordial crystals further, but chen fei was somewhat reluctant. to cultivate for a day to equal five days would require chen fei to shatter six thousand low-grade primordial crystals a day, a cost too great. his stockpile of low-grade primordial crystals could not withstand such expenditure. two months of focused cultivation, particularly with the aid of rule crystals, had brought astounding progress for chen fei. the proficiency of the desolate universe god devouring sword, previously nearing seventy percent within the perfection stage, had now broken through to the stage of perfection and was around twenty percent into that stage. the perfection-stage desolate universe god devouring sword changed the way chen fei saw the world, with power becoming increasingly pliable and effortlessly wielded in his hands. besides the breakthrough to the stage of perfection with the desolate universe god devouring sword, the number of fragments of rules within the soul increased from thirty-nine to forty-five. and most importantly, sixth-tier celestial suppression, despite becoming more difficult to cultivate towards the later stages, couldn¡¯t stand against the overwhelming epiphany from the rule crystals. although celestial suppression had not yet entered perfection, the number of power rule fragments in chen fei¡¯s body directly reached thirty-one. if after his initial breakthrough to the mid-stage rule integration realm, chen fei was uncertain whether his physique could compare to the emperor realm, now he was sure. his physique had reached the strength of the emperor realm, overwhelmingly surpassing any late-stage rule integration realm physique. of course, the strength of emperor realm powerhouses diverse across several levels, as those who master a single secondary rule and those who master several secondary rules differ greatly in strength, correspondingly affecting the robustness of their physique. for a mid-stage rule integration realm to take an emperor realm as an imagined enemy is somewhat insane. chen fei was not thinking of challenging an emperor realm with his current level of cultivation,, but if pushed to an extreme situation, where he actually faced a chase to the death by an emperor realm powerhouse. at the very least, with his current physique, chen fei had a considerable chance of escaping with his life from the hands of an emperor realm powerhouse. chen fei had no intention of leaving his retreat, not until he had exhausted all of the low-grade primordial crystals in his hands and transformed them into his own strength; otherwise, these low-grade primordial crystals would be a tremendous waste just sitting there. while chen fei wanted to continue cultivating, reality threw him an unexpected curveball. outside jiguang city, the ice race and evil clans unexpectedly began to withdraw their troops. not just from outside jiguang city, but also from the other four cities previously besieged by the armies of the ice race and evil clans, all began to pull back. the conflict between the human race and the ice race and evil clans was at a point of irreconcilable death strife. the withdrawal of the ice race and evil clans was not due to a belief that they could not outlast the human race but because something even more significant had occurred. the human race and about a dozen other races now resided in this area called the black stone domain, which, within the entirety of the return to nothing realm, was considered a remote corner. within the return to nothing realm, there are many territories like the black stone domain, all inhabited by ordinary races such as the human race. if a race has an open heaven realm powerhouse, they might not be confined to moving towards the central areas of the return to nothing realm, but the final outcome of such a move is hard to say. in the return to nothing realm, every region has established races in occupation, and any sudden migration could be seen as an encroachment on another race¡¯s interests, easily leading to disputes. to avoid disputes, one must either invade unclaimed lands or possess strength intimidating enough that other races fear to wage a costly war. there is one last scenario: if your strength far surpasses that of any race in the region, no disputes would arise because resistance would lead to annihilation. now, a race had arrived in the black stone domain: the wu meng clan was their name. the strongest in the clan was a mid-stage seventh-level open heaven realm who reportedly suffered some injuries, and the wu meng clan did not conceal this fact. besides the mid-stage seventh-level open heaven realm, the clan also had a newly advanced early-stage seventh-level open heaven realm powerhouse. with such might, they virtually reigned supreme over the black stone domain. the warfare between the human race and the ice race and evil clans seemed almost trivial before the wu meng clan, and it was likely that the battle could not continue. after the wu meng clan¡¯s arrival, the newly advanced early-stage seventh-level open heaven realm powerhouse of the wu meng clan went directly to the evil clans¡¯ border to challenge the ancestral open heaven realm of the evil clans. the battle did not commence, for the wu meng clan¡¯s newly advanced open heaven realm merely glanced at the evil clan ancestor before departing. it wasn¡¯t because the evil clan¡¯s open heaven realm ancestor was injured, but in the eyes of the wu meng clan¡¯s open heaven realm cultivator, this ancestor of the evil clans wasn¡¯t truly a rightful open heaven realm cultivator. instead, they barely touched the shores of the open heaven realm with the help of a precious treasure and a shortcut. they would never progress further in their realm, and whether they could be considered an open heaven realm powerhouse was somewhat ambiguous. against such an open heaven realm cultivator, and one who was also injured at that, the wu meng clan¡¯s member did not even bother fighting. this news, however it had been considered by the wu meng clan, spread instantly throughout the black stone domain, and the clout of the evil clans plummeted in an instant. simultaneously, the surrounding dozen races finally understood why the evil clans¡¯ ancestor had been critically injured by the human race¡¯s qiankun cauldron; aside from pre-existing injuries and the undeniable strength of the qiankun cauldron itself, the actual cultivation realm of the evil clans¡¯ ancestor was a significant factor. upon arriving in the black stone domain, the wu meng clan immediately occupied its central region, and the original occupying race, not daring to utter a word, vacated en masse. at the same time, the wu meng clan announced their dominion over the black stone domain, decreeing that within ten days, every rule integration realm member from all races within the black stone domain must make their way to the present territory of the wu meng clan. chen fei, upon hearing qin yunfang¡¯s words, was shocked; he had not expected that just two months of retreating would lead to such developments in the black stone domain. ¡°rumor has it that the wu meng clan came here after losing a conflict with another race, forcing their retreat to our black stone domain,¡± qin yunfang said, frowning. the races of the entire black stone domain were somewhat at a loss, unable to confront such a powerful race; even if they pooled their resources, they wouldn¡¯t match up to the wu meng clan. and if the wu meng clan had been forced to retreat to the black stone domain after a defeat, it begged the question of how powerful the conquering race must be. the wu meng clan made no secret of the reasons for their retreat to the black stone domain. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only perhaps, in the eyes of the wu meng clan, regardless of how the original races of the black stone domain might feel, the decrees they intended to impose were beyond challenge. ¡°when do we set out?¡± there was still some distance to the central region of the black stone domain from the current borders of the human race. ¡°tomorrow, rule integration realms from the other four cities within our race will converge in jiguang city, and then we¡¯ll head out together,¡± qin yunfang muttered. the wu meng clan, in extracting all of the rule integration realms from the black stone domain, paid no heed as to whether such a policy would expose the remaining races¡¯ cities to danger. in the black stone domain, their commands were as absolute as the sky. Chapter 1090 - Chapter 1090: Chapter 1046: Nine Days Across the Sky chapter 1090: chapter 1046: nine days across the sky the next morning, the teleportation hall in jiguang city buzzed with activity as the rule integration realm cultivators from the other four human cities arrived. chen fei stood at the back of the teleportation hall, observing the eighteen human imperial sovereigns in front and the surrounding rule integration realm cultivators. this was the pinnacle of human power, the reason the human race could exist independently in the return to nothing realm and not become a vassal race to some other clan relied on their own strength. however, with the arrival of the wu meng clan, the independent status of the human race could potentially be broken. of course, there was another possibility, that the wu meng clan would not even deem the dozen or so races of the black stone domain worthy of vassalage. after all, even vassal races are somewhat considered part of the collective and would normally receive a modicum of care. but the wu meng clan has retreated to the black stone domain, and that race opposing the wu meng clan might even pursue them there. for the dozen or so races in the black stone domain, the more likely outcome is that they become mere enforcers for the wu meng clan. chen fei¡¯s gaze shifted, pausing briefly on someone before moving on. yu wuheng, a prodigy of the human race, on whom everyone had high hopes, seeing him as the potential twentieth imperial sovereign. however, at this moment, yu wuheng was burdened with a heavy malevolence. many things cannot be achieved simply by hoping. yu wuheng had used three dimension origins, but in the end, he did not break through to the emperor realm and remained at the late stages of the rule integration realm. normally, if someone has not achieved a breakthrough after using two dimension origins, yu wuheng¡¯s contributions would have been insufficient to exchange for the third dimension origin. but yu wuheng¡¯s talent, exhibited back then, was so strong that after using two dimension origins, it was wondered if he was just a step away from reaching the late stages of the rule integration realm? in the end, the eighteen imperial sovereigns decided to give the third dimension origin to yu wuheng, yet after several months of seclusion, he still failed. this not only severely damaged yu wuheng¡¯s own confidence but also struck a blow to the entire human race. but it also illustrated just how difficult it is to reach the emperor realm. today, the talent chen fei has shown surpasses that of yu wuheng back then, but even so, no one dares to claim that chen fei will definitely achieve the emperor realm. ¡°i¡¯ve heard about your exploits all the way in han yun city, well done!¡± jiang chengji, seeing chen fei at the back, approached him with a smile and said. ¡°it was just luck, i¡¯m flattered by your praise, senior.¡± seeing jiang chengji, chen fei said as he clasped his hands in a salute. for this senior who proactively offered guidance on his cultivation in the qiankun treasure depository, chen fei always felt grateful in his heart. ¡°in a head-on duel, there is no such thing as luck,¡± jiang chengji said with a smile, shaking his head. ¡°now that everyone is here, let¡¯s set off,¡± said chen fei. just as chen fei was about to speak, emperor pu changyun¡¯s voice resonated throughout the teleportation hall, followed by a massive teleportation formation lighting up, almost encompassing half of the entire hall. for this trip to the meng clan¡¯s land¡¯s boundary, the humans would first teleport once, arriving in the shan clan¡¯s fengyue city nearby, and then fly to the wu meng clan¡¯s boundary from there. the human race used to be in an alliance with the shan clan, but with the invasion of the ice race and evil clans, the shan clan withdrew from the alliance. while the humans were somewhat discontented, they didn¡¯t go out of their way to blame the shan clan. facing the evil clans with their open heaven realm cultivators, the other races indeed lacked the power to resist, and their not aligning with the evil clans was due to the precarious state of the clans¡¯ elder, which was somewhat eerie. now, with the arrival of the meng clan, all warfare has ceased in the black stone domain, and although the alliance with the shan clan was no more, there was no enmity between them. among the races, unless there is an irreconcilable conflict, many times it¡¯s just a union of interests. this time, by passing through fengyue city, the shan clan would join the human race in heading to the wu meng clan¡¯s domain. a beam of light rose from the teleportation hall into the heavens, and those within jiguang city watched the column of light with mixed feelings. no one knew whether the arrival of the wu meng clan would be a blessing or a curse for the human race. inside the protective shield of the teleportation formation, chen fei watched the spatial changes around him, sensing a stirring in his heart. it had been years since he last traveled through a teleportation formation, and now, with his growing grasp over the space secondary rules, riding the formation again gave him a different sensation. while enlightenment would be an overstatement, it did inspire some new thoughts about the space secondary rules in chen fei¡¯s mind. after an indeterminate amount of time, the barrier of the teleportation formation trembled slightly before it slowly dissipated, revealing that they had arrived at a different location. looking ahead, chen fei saw many cultivators of the shan clan¡¯s rule integration realm already standing not far away, smiling at the humans on the teleportation formation. ¡°thank you for accommodating us this time,¡± said the eighteen human imperial sovereigns as they stepped forward to exchange pleasantries with the shan clan¡¯s emperor. the shan clan¡¯s strength was not weak, with ten emperor realm powerhouses in total, making them above average among the races of the black stone domain. compared to the human race, they were certainly at a disadvantage. ¡°it¡¯s just the use of a teleportation formation; from here on, i hope our two races can continue to support each other,¡± the shan clan¡¯s emperor said, adopting a humble stance. the future of the black stone domain was uncertain to all, yet standing watch for one another offered some peace of mind. ¡°of course,¡± weng zongfang said with a smile. the imperial sovereigns of the two clans exchanged pleasantries in the front, while the rule integration realm cultivators of both sides observed each other from behind. many from the rule integration realm of the shan clan would size up yu wuheng and, sensing the violent aura about him, avert their gazes. how many dimension origins the human race had acquired was something nearly a dozen surrounding clans were aware of, and they also understood which among them had imperial sovereign seeds growing within. although they did not know how many dimension origins yu wuheng had used up, the fact that he had yet to break through meant that his chances of reaching the peak of the rule integration realm in the future were slim. the gaze of the rule integration realm of the shan clan moved around, and eventually, almost all of them landed on chen fei. having slain eight cultivators of the same rank at the early stage of rule integration realm in one battle, and that too shortly after his own breakthrough about a year ago¡ªthe talent displayed was absolutely inconceivable, impossible to ignore. chen fei remained expressionless, showing no reaction to these scrutinizing gazes. after half an hour, a massive ship hovered in the sky, with all the rule integration realm cultivators from both human and shan clans aboard. the ship trembled slightly and then vanished into the horizon. on the ship, each rule integration realm cultivator had a private room. chen fei was currently sitting cross-legged on his bed, activating the room¡¯s formations to block any potential prying eyes. furthermore, chen fei had set up his own formation designed to contain any fluctuations of vital energy and to ensure concealment. to reach meng city of the wu meng clan with the speed of this ship, it would take five days¡ªa duration sufficient for chen fei¡¯s cultivation to improve a bit. without rule crystals to aid growth, the only option was to seize every day for intensive training. this assembly of all rule integration realm cultivators in the black stone domain by the wu meng clan was for more than a mere demonstration of power; it was also for marshaling that power against the wu meng clan¡¯s enemy races. this was something that every race within the black stone domain had partially guessed. there were those who wished to revolt, but faced with the might of the wu meng clan, any reluctance was futile. compared to the war between the human and the evil clans of the ice race, this sort of conflict against a powerful race was undoubtedly more brutal. being deficient in personal power, one could easily become cannon fodder, which was not what chen fei wished to witness. with several thoughts flashing through his mind, chen fei shattered ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals and began his usual routine of cultivating. not three thousand, but directly using the full amount of ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals. at such a time, there was no room to think about cost efficiency, only how to enhance one¡¯s strength rapidly. ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals allowed chen fei to train for what amounted to more than seven days in one day. whereas three thousand crystals could extend a day¡¯s training to the equivalent of five days, thus the additional wear and tear was evident from ten thousand crystals yielding just over seven days¡¯ worth of training. had the concentration of spiritual mechanism not capped after surpassing ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals, chen fei would have continued to shatter even more crystals. chen fei began to operate his martial arts, sinking his mental defenses deeper into the cultivation process. the ship sped across the firmament¡ªa low-grade mystical treasure produced by the gong clan. while its defensive and offensive capabilities were average, it had a slight edge in the speed of flight. the vast majority of rule integration realm cultivators chose to cultivate in their respective rooms, understanding that the black stone domain was on the cusp of great upheaval; personal strength was the ultimate safeguard, and all else was insubstantial. five days flew by in the blink of an eye, without any complications arising. once the ship entered the territory of the wu meng clan, rule integration realm cultivators from the wu meng clan appeared and led the ship in flight. the entire way, the wu meng clan¡¯s rule integration realm cultivators did not show any smiles, treating even the peak rule integration realm cultivators of the human and evil clans the same. half a day later, the ship reached meng city, the wu meng clan¡¯s central fortress, where the rule integration realm cultivators of the human and shan clans were accommodated atop a mountain. the human and shan clans were not the earliest arrivals; in total, the black stone domain had seventeen clans overseen by emperor realm powerhouses, with the rest naturally becoming vassal clans. by now, twelve clans had made it to meng city, and it was expected that the others would arrive within the next two days. after all, the wu meng clan had given a deadline of ten days. any delays could make it difficult to justify oneself, and it was not implausible that catastrophic consequences, such as annihilation, could ensue. by the evening of the following day, the five remaining distant clans also arrived at meng city. with this, all the clans in the black stone domain were gathered, awaiting the summoning from the wu meng clan. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only time swiftly moved to the tenth day. that morning, chen fei left his room early and, led by a deacon of the wu meng clan, all the rule integration realm cultivators from the black stone domain ascended the main peak of meng city. every rule integration realm cultivator was silent, making no sound. chen fei glanced in the direction of the evil clans, where he saw the imperial sovereigns of the evil clans, as well as the elder from the open heaven realm. but at that moment, the open heaven realm elder from the evil clans stood as solemnly as the other rule integration realm cultivators. at the hour of the dragon, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended upon the main peak, weighing down chen fei¡¯s soul as though mountains of immense mass bore down upon him. just as some rule integration realm cultivators were about to falter, the pressure vanished as quickly as it had appeared. subsequently, nine figures appeared in the sky above, gazing down from on high at all the rule integration realm cultivators gathered from across the black stone domain. Chapter 1091 - Chapter 1091: Chapter 1047: The Fist is the Truth Chapter 1091: Chapter 1047: The Fist is the Truth All cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain reflexively looked up towards the sky, and their eyes involuntarily widened slightly. Nine, a total of nine seventh-level Open Heaven Realm powerhouses were looking down upon them from the sky. The minds of all Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the Black Stone Domain stalled for a moment, unable to process the information. Wasn¡¯t it said that the Wu Meng Clan had one in the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, and another who had just broken through to the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm not long ago? How had it suddenly become a total of nine seventh-level Open Heaven Realm powerhouses? The force that the Wu Meng Clan had previously displayed was already pressuring the entire Black Stone Domain, now with these nine seventh-level Open Heaven Realm powerhouses, they could easily manipulate the Black Stone Domain at will. Chen Fei took a deep breath and slowly reined in the shock in his heart. When he had heard that there was one at the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm from the Wu Meng Clan, Chen Fei had felt somewhat puzzled about why there was only one other who had recently advanced to the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Originally, he had speculated whether the other seventh-level Open Heaven Realm experts of the Wu Meng Clan had suffered heavy losses in battles against enemy races. Now it seemed that after the Wu Meng Clan came to the Black Stone Domain, the other Open Heaven Realm experts had not shown themselves, which led the creatures of the Black Stone Domain to mistakenly believe that these two Open Heaven Realm cultivators represented the entire pinnacle power of the Wu Meng Clan. Facing nine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses, the Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the Black Stone Domain now discarded any hope they had harbored. From now on, the sky of the Black Stone Domain would belong to the Wu Meng Clan. The Wu Meng Clan would dictate their movements, and the only consequence of resistance would be the annihilation of their clan, without exception. ¡°The Black Stone Domain will henceforth be led by our Wu Meng Clan.¡± Wen Chi looked down from above, his voice even, saying, ¡°After the Xuan Clan, other vassal races will be dispatched to attack the Black Stone Domain. These smaller races will be your responsibility to resist. If members of the Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm personally come here, our Wu Meng Clan will take action.¡± As Wen Chi finished speaking, those below in the Rule Integration Realm remained silent, offering no objections, and even the elders of the Evil Clans did the same. It was clearly a matter concerning the Wu Meng Clan, yet after coming to the Black Stone Domain, they dragged the entire area into the mire of war. This was utterly nonsensical, but in the Return to Nothing Realm, might makes right. The Wu Meng Clan was stronger than the entire Black Stone Domain, so their word was law! Wen Chi did not want to waste his clan¡¯s members in a prolonged confrontation with the vassal races of the Xuan Clan; it was naturally better to let the races of the Black Stone Domain take the brunt. As for the Open Heaven Realm of the Xuan Clan taking action personally, the Wu Meng Clan would also enter the fray. It wasn¡¯t that they pitied the lives of the Black Stone Domain¡¯s races, but using Rule Integration Realm cultivators to confront the Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm would result in a direct massacre. Such low efficiency would ultimately result in greater losses for the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s members. ¡°Rewards for merits, punishments for faults, these are the principles of our Wu Meng Clan, and you must abide by them too,¡± said Wen Chi. Wen Chi gazed down, his eyes lingering briefly on the elders of the Evil Clans and many peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators, continuing, ¡°The Black Stone Domain is barren, lacking even proper Open Heaven Realm cultivators, but if you accrue enough merit, we can provide secret techniques for advancing to the Open Heaven Realm, even spirit materials that could aid in breakthrough are not unexchangeable!¡± Upon hearing Wen Chi¡¯s words, the hearts of many peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators present were stirred. Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm might seem only one tier apart, but the gap was like a heavenly chasm. The Black Stone Domain lacked proper Open Heaven Realm cultivators, as Wen Chi said, partly due to scarce resources and the lack of necessary secret techniques for breakthrough. Of course, the inherent limits of the various races in the Black Stone Domain was an undeniable fact. If they could obtain the methods, then the hope of breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm would increase significantly. As for spirit materials that could increase the success rate of breakthroughs, those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm didn¡¯t even consider it. If such valuable items existed, the Wu Meng Clan would surely keep them for their own use, not exchange them. The only ones likely not reacting in the crowd were probably the Battle Race, as their limits had been directly sealed, making it utterly impossible for them to break through. Even the methods for breakthrough had been destroyed. Logically, anyone capable of sealing the Battle Race could easily annihilate them; it was a mystery why they didn¡¯t opt for annihilation, instead choosing to impose a seal. ¡°Alright, I have said all there is to say, you may now go to the task hall to receive your assignments.¡± As Wen Chi¡¯s words fell, his figure had already vanished, along with the other eight Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm powerhouses. The Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain had been summoned from far and wide to Meng City; the Wu Meng Clan wanted them to work. There was no negotiation, only notification. The Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the Black Stone Domain exchanged glances and flew towards the task hall in Meng City. ¡°Each Rule Integration Realm must complete one task within a year, and those who fail will lose a minor stage of cultivation!¡± Chen Fei, along with many human race Rule Integration Realm cultivators, came to the task hall and immediately saw the requirement within. A year to complete a task, or fall from the peak of Rule Integration Realm to the late stage? Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, not doubting whether the Wu Meng Clan could enforce this but clearly feeling that the Wu Meng Clan was indeed using the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators as tools. If a tool wasn¡¯t handy, it would either be adjusted to see if it could be made useful, and if not, it would be discarded directly. Chen Fei walked around the task hall, generally understanding what the Wu Meng Clan required those from the Black Stone Domain in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm to do. At the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, they were to guard outside the boundaries of the Wu Meng Clan, with one person at this stage responsible for each section of the boundary. Currently, the only tasks available to those in the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain, besides this one, was to act as scouts toward the direction of the Xuan Clan. Presently, the Wu Meng Clan was also uncertain whether the Xuan Clan would continue their assaults or temporarily cease hostilities; nevertheless, basic boundary defense and intelligence gathering needed to be established. This kind of task was most suited for those at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. As for those above the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, stationed at the boundaries was not a choice; they either acted as scouts or guarded the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s second defensive line. Once any situation arose at the boundary, those at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain retreated from defense, and, together with others at the early stage, blocked the vassal races of the Xuan Clan. The higher one¡¯s cultivation realm, the more types of tasks one could choose from. The cultivation realm that Chen Fei currently revealed was at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. The mysteries of Celestial Suppression, without Chen Fei exerting his full strength, meant even the Open Heaven Realm warriors of the Wu Meng Clan could not discern Chen Fei¡¯s true cultivation level. Therefore, the task Chen Fei could choose now was to be stationed at the border of the Wu Meng Clan. As for the specific area where he would be stationed, that would be arranged by the Wu Meng Clan since the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain did not yet have the privilege to choose the area. Choosing to defend the boundary, apart from possibly encountering the first wave of attacks from the Xuan Clan, wasn¡¯t without benefits¡ªit meant there was no time limit for mission failure. Once one accepted this task, it was akin to staying in mission mode indefinitely, and the Wu Meng Clan would calculate your contribution points once a year. The Wu Meng Clan does not consult with the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain on any matters, just orders, but the resources available for exchange within the task hall are indeed rich; on this point, the Wu Meng Clan has not been stingy. The contribution points earned in the first five years of guarding the boundary at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm could be exchanged for five portions of sixth-tier mid-grade spirit materials. This was equivalent to exchanging one portion of sixth-tier mid-grade spirit material per year, but as time went on, starting from the sixth year, the given contribution points began to decrease rapidly. Clearly, in the eyes of the Wu Meng Clan, if the Xuan Clan had not come to the Black Stone Domain within five years, it would then be assumed that the Wu Meng Clan would retreat here thereafter. The contribution points for guarding the boundary were considerable, and so were those for other tasks. Thus, although the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain harbored complaints and dissatisfaction, under the strong power of the Wu Meng Clan and fairly good exchange rewards, the situation had not reached the worst stage. A sweet date, a heavy stick. ¡°Under the current circumstances, us few old folks are no longer able to be with you, be careful in everything outside!¡± In Meng City, Jiang Chengji looked at Chen Fei, earnestly advising. All those in the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain must accept tasks, even Dao Yuefeng, in a near-death state, required other Emperors of the human race to help share some of the tasks. ¡°The younger generation understands, Senior Jiang need not worry,¡± Chen Fei nodded. ¡°If you encounter insurmountable danger, run first!¡± Jiang Chengji was still somewhat uneasy and added another line. ¡°Okay, run first!¡± Chen Fei smiled and nodded. Two months later, in the northwest direction of the Wu Meng Clan, the Po Luo Mountain Range. Chen Fei sat cross-legged in a cave on a mountain peak, cultivating as usual. When the stationed areas were assigned, Chen Fei¡¯s luck lacked a bit, and he was positioned in the northwest direction, a place directly facing the possible direction of the Xuan Clan¡¯s attack. However, in the past two months, it had been calm, and the vanguard of the Xuan Clan had not appeared. In the meantime, Chen Fei was seizing the time to cultivate. A day¡¯s consumption of ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals brought results; the skill level of the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword reached thirty percent of the stage of Perfection. Meanwhile, the fragments of rules within his soul were increased by three, reaching forty-eight pieces. The Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression continued progressing toward Great Perfection, and the fragments of the rule of strength within his physique rose from thirty-one pieces to thirty-two pieces. Compared to the rule crystals, progress in strength was naturally slower, but compared to other mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, this speed was already unbelievably fast. Inside the Gathering Essence Array, Chen Fei suddenly opened his eyes, looking at the ten thousand low-grade primordial crystals that had just shattered not three hours ago, his brow slightly furrowed. After thinking a bit, twelve warriors appeared behind Chen Fei; following which, they refined each other, and a warrior at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm emerged. The Qianyuan Sword emitted a sword cry, falling into the hands of the warrior who then leaped and disappeared within the Gathering Essence Array. Thousands of miles away, a figure hid in the shadows, swiftly flying forward. Finally, the Po Luo Mountain Range was in sight ahead, and the figure¡¯s speed slowly decreased. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Under the moonlight of the sky, the person¡¯s features were revealed; it was Sun Guangyuan of the human race. Sun Guangyuan led a scout mission and was not confined to one area. The task of assassinating Chen Fei by the Ice Race and the Evil Clans hadn¡¯t changed, as long as Chen Fei was killed, those rich rewards were still valid. In the current situation, enhancing one¡¯s strength was the only way to possibly survive to the end. Slowly, Sun Guangyuan saw Chen Fei¡¯s figure in the distance in mid-air. Chapter 1092 - Chapter 1092: Chapter 1048 Stepping Stone Chapter 1092: Chapter 1048 Stepping Stone Sun Guangyuan¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, then he lowered his head and did not continue to stare at Chen Fei. Those at the Cultivation Realm have a particular sense of danger, and the strength of this danger perception varies based on the martial arts practiced and the properties of their Divine Powers. But staring like that would inevitably raise alarm. Regarding Chen Fei, the pride of their race, as long as Sun Guangyuan had the chance, he would definitely take pleasure in killing him. It was not out of envy or anything of the sort, but purely because back in Pushan City, Sun Guangyuan traded Chen Fei¡¯s life for benefits, and yet, Chen Fei did not die. This was a feud that would not end until death, and the higher the talent displayed by Chen Fei afterward, the stronger Sun Guangyuan¡¯s desire to kill him grew. As for Chen Fei¡¯s death causing the human race to lose a mighty future warrior, it did influence Sun Guangyuan, since they were all members of the human race. But what was that influence compared to his own life and death struggle? Therefore, when the Ice Race and Evil Clans issued the task of assassinating Chen Fei, Sun Guangyuan did not hesitate to accept it. If Chen Fei died, the possible crisis facing Sun Guangyuan would disappear, and he would also gain a hefty reward from the Ice Race and Evil Clans. What was there to hesitate about? In the past, Sun Guangyuan really could not find an opportunity to kill Chen Fei, especially considering the talent Chen Fei had displayed, the human imperial sovereign would not let him walk the path of peril, not to mention assign him dangerous missions. But now it was different, with the arrival of the Wu Meng Clan, no one within the Cultivation Realm in the Black Stone Domain had any privilege, even the ancestors of the Evil Clans had to obediently execute the tasks assigned by the Wu Meng Clan. Under such circumstances, where Chen Fei went was not up to Chen Fei or the human race to decide, which gave Sun Guangyuan a perfect opportunity. The time to kill Chen Fei could not be delayed any longer. Chen Fei had demonstrated frightening talent outside Jiguang City, acquiring two Rule Crystals and so many top-grade Sixth-Tier spirit materials. In a little over a hundred years, Chen Fei could have possibly broken through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. By then, killing Chen Fei would be much more difficult than it was now for Sun Guangyuan, and there could also be other unexpected developments. Sun Guangyuan did not like unexpected developments, like how Chen Fei safely escaped from Pushan City back to Jiguang City, putting Sun Guangyuan in an extremely passive position. But today, there would be no surprises. Having killed eight at the Rule Integration Realm Early Stage with ease, his talent was overwhelming! But that was just the early stage, while Sun Guangyuan had already reached the peak of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, only one step away from breaking into the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Killing those at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm was even easier for Sun Guangyuan! Sun Guangyuan, hidden within the shadows, gradually approached Chen Fei¡¯s location, the distance between them closing from hundreds of miles to within a hundred miles. Suddenly, Chen Fei, who was in mid-air, turned his head to look at Sun Guangyuan¡¯s location, then without a word, he flew away toward the distance. Sun Guangyuan¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, not expecting to be discovered by Chen Fei from only a hundred miles away. He was cultivating the Shadow Rule, which he was especially adept at hiding, and ordinarily, even if he approached within thirty miles of someone at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, many would not be able to sense him. But now, to be perceived from a hundred miles away. ¡°A prodigy!¡± A mocking smile appeared on Sun Guangyuan¡¯s lips, and his speed suddenly increased. Being discovered was just that, a mere hundred miles, and now within thousands of miles around, there were no other cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm; enough for Sun Guangyuan to intercept and kill Chen Fei! ¡°Buzz!¡± As Sun Guangyuan leapt into the air, he felt the space around him become muddy, as if he had crashed into water. Sun Guangyuan¡¯s eyes narrowed and with a sweep of his right hand, a dark shadow swept out, instantly shattering the muddiness around. A cold glint filled Sun Guangyuan¡¯s eyes. The odd behavior of space just now was due to Chen Fei manipulating the Space Rules. From the extent of the spatial distortion just now, Chen Fei¡¯s grasp of the Space Secondary Rules had improved significantly compared to several months ago. At this rate of cultivation, a breakthrough to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm within a few decades was almost a foregone conclusion. While other cultivators took at least a thousand years or even thousands of years to make a breakthrough and still found themselves stagnating at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. And yet, Chen Fei could break through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm in just a few decades. Such talent and insight were truly enviable. And, even more deserving of death! Sun Guangyuan swiftly closed the distance between himself and Chen Fei, despite Chen Fei continually manipulating the rules to expand the space, Sun Guangyuan would always easily slash through it. No matter how exquisite the skills, when there¡¯s a significant gap in Basic Power, skill becomes nothing more than decoration. The ability Chen Fei had shown in controlling the Space Secondary Rules, even Sun Guangyuan had to inwardly sigh at. Thirty miles away, Sun Guangyuan swung his Ghost Blade, and an immense shadow suddenly fell, trapping the distant Chen Fei within it. Chen Fei, holding the Qianyuan Sword, felt the space behind him collapse, as tremendous power surged on the blade, only causing the shadow to tremble, unable to tear it apart. Countless shadow chains appeared, wrapping towards Chen Fei, who used the expansion of space to teleport around within the limited area, but instead of escaping, the available space for his dodges grew smaller and smaller. ¡°Snap, snap, snap!¡± Sun Guangyuan clapped his hands, walking forward step by step. A Rule Integration Realm Early Stage cultivator managing to hold out for so long in his hands was truly not easy; if Chen Fei¡¯s Basic Power were a bit stronger, reaching the peak of the Rule Integration Realm Early Stage, perhaps the outcome would be completely different. Thinking of this, Sun Guangyuan felt a hint of relief. Fortunately, he did not delay too long in killing Chen Fei, otherwise it might become very difficult to kill him in the future. ¡°Assassinating a clansman, Sun Guangyuan, you¡¯ve got quite the nerve!¡± Chen Fei turned his head to look at Sun Guangyuan, his expression icy cold. ¡°If you had obediently accepted death in Pushan City, all of this trouble today wouldn¡¯t have happened.¡± Sun Guangyuan shook his head, not saying much more. Raising the Ghost Blade in his hand, in the next moment, a dark blade light had already crossed several miles to arrive in front of Chen Fei. Sun Guangyuan was accustomed to speaking a few words after killing his enemies, because dead men cannot fight back. Chen Fei watched the blade light, the surrounding space already had no room for evasion. The Basic Power difference was too substantial; even with two fragments of Rules and the fully cultivated Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, he could not use it to contend against a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword blocked in front of him, but it only held on for a moment before the overwhelming blade light pressed down on the sword, smashing it onto Chen Fei¡¯s chest. Chen Fei¡¯s chest shattered in an instant. His breath fluctuated violently, and then his entire body slammed into the mountains below, as if causing mountains to collapse and the ground to split. Sun Guangyuan¡¯s gaze shifted slightly; with such a move, Chen Fei still hadn¡¯t died. In a critical moment, Chen Fei had used Space Rules to shift some of the damage, hence just narrowly missing. If Sun Guangyuan were the human imperial sovereign, and neither the Ice Race nor the Evil Clans could offer what he desired, seeing such a prodigy, Sun Guangyuan¡¯s heart might have been filled with admiration for his talent. But now, the more extraordinary Chen Fei¡¯s talent appeared, the more certain he had to die! Sun Guangyuan waved his left hand. All the rocks below were swept aside, and Chen Fei¡¯s body, bound by a mass of shadows, flew towards Sun Guangyuan. Chen Fei wore a pale face, but his expression remained calm. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s expression, Sun Guangyuan felt something amiss in his heart. ¡°Clang!¡± Suddenly, a melodious sword cry sounded from the Qianyuan Sword. The Qianyuan Sword instantly broke free from the shadows¡¯ binding and flew towards the distance. Sun Guangyuan¡¯s complexion changed slightly, about to intercept the Qianyuan Sword, when he suddenly saw a figure appear, catching the Qianyuan Sword. Sun Guangyuan¡¯s heart sank a little; how could there be another Rule Integration Realm practitioner here, and how did the other person come without him sensing anything? Upon seeing the figure¡¯s face clearly, Sun Guangyuan¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened. He immediately looked towards the Chen Fei he had bound. ¡°It seems that my Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers isn¡¯t bad. Even someone in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm can¡¯t tell the warriors from the real person.¡± The real Chen Fei held the Qianyuan Sword, slowly walking towards Sun Guangyuan. He had intended to use the warriors to delay Sun Guangyuan for a bit longer, considering that the ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals had only been shattered for a few hours. Not to cultivate properly would be truly a waste. However, the warriors¡¯ Basic Power was indeed a bit weak. Facing someone in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, even if he intended to delay, he was not strong enough. ¡°Warriors¡­¡± Sun Guangyuan looked at the warriors, his left hand suddenly exerting force, and the warriors instantly shattered. Warriors from the Rule Integration Realm Early Stage? Is this the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers? With a darkened face, Sun Guangyuan realized that things had gone beyond his control, both the warriors and the real Chen Fei who suddenly appeared without him being able to detect it at all. All of this deviated completely from what he had previously expected. ¡°You¡¯ve broken through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm?¡± Sun Guangyuan¡¯s voice became deeper, advancing from barely entering the Rule Integration Realm Early Stage to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm in just two years? Even with Rule Crystals, this is absolutely impossible. Rule Crystals are Supreme Treasures, and can play an extremely strong role in promoting cultivation in the Rule Integration Realm. But however strong the effect, it absolutely cannot be to this extent! There must be another Supreme Treasure on Chen Fei! To take advantage of him just breaking through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm and kill him, obtain that treasure! If that treasure could help Chen Fei break through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm so quickly, then it must have a powerful effect in advancing the entire Rule Integration Realm¡¯s cultivation. If Sun Guangyuan got that treasure, he wouldn¡¯t need to take any resources from the Ice Race and Evil Clans. He himself could break through all the way to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, even to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, becoming the human imperial sovereign. Sun Guangyuan¡¯s gaze suddenly turned sharp, his form disappearing on the spot, only to reappear directly in front of Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The entire world became dark, tens of thousands of chains formed from Shadow Rules spread in all directions; Sun Guangyuan holding the Ghost Blade, brought it down from above towards Chen Fei. Attacking, Sun Guangyuan went all out; he intended to kill Chen Fei and make him a stepping stone on his own path to becoming the imperial sovereign! Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly, the Qianyuan Sword in his hands flipped to block in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive disturbance exploded in mid-air, sweeping out towards all sides. Chapter 1093 - Chapter 1093: Chapter 1049: God Devouring Chapter 1093: Chapter 1049: God Devouring ¡°Mid-stage Rule Integration Realm Peak? Not bad at all!¡± Chen Fei sensed the power transmitted from the Qianyuan Sword and gained a concept of the peak of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. This was, after all, Chen Fei¡¯s first showdown against someone at the peak of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, and only after a true battle could he have a comprehensive understanding of this level. ¡°You¡­¡± Sun Guangyuan¡¯s body blazed with illusory flames, a characteristic of using forbidden techniques, and without any hesitation, he aimed to kill Chen Fei swiftly. Even so, Chen Fei remained unscathed, his body not moving an inch and his breath undisturbed. In two years, having broken through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was already unfathomable. From their last confrontation outside Jiguang City to now had only been a few months, barely enough time to even stabilize the realm of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm fully. When Sun Guangyuan first broke through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, it had taken him over a year to completely stabilize it. How come that when it came to Chen Fei, not only was his realm entirely stable but his strength was so exaggerated? Countless thoughts whirled through Sun Guangyuan¡¯s mind as the surrounding shadowy iron chains suddenly erupted and surged crazily towards Chen Fei, while Sun Guangyuan himself retreated explosively. Despite using forbidden techniques, he couldn¡¯t shake Chen Fei, and Sun Guangyuan understood the disparity in power between them was shockingly vast. In such a situation, other than fleeing, Sun Guangyuan couldn¡¯t think of a better plan. Racing back to Meng City and revealing the news of Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, Sun Guangyuan knew he couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei, but there were plenty from the Rule Integration Realm who would be interested in him. Even a few of the human imperial sovereigns would probably have some thoughts. The existing human imperial sovereigns, seemingly selflessly serving the human race, did so because their pursuits had become different. With no hope of reaching the Open Heaven Realm, they aimed to make history with their legends, so even if they perished in the future, their tales would still be passed down among the human race. But if these human imperial sovereigns were told that the Open Heaven Realm might not be hopeless and that Chen Fei might possess a Supreme Treasure, the situation might change. The hearts of all living beings are always unpredictable. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about escaping!¡± Chen Fei looked into Sun Guangyuan¡¯s eyes, full of malice, and chuckled softly as he stepped forward. The majestic power that radiated from him instantly shattered the approaching shadow rule chains. The physique of an Emperor Realm could be harmed by attacks at the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, but it would take the combined effort of several to achieve that. A single mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator certainly couldn¡¯t do it. The Rule Integration Realm imperial sovereigns were referred to as such because this realm represented a qualitative leap compared to other stages, and even the physique at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t be withstood by a mid-stage attack. Sun Guangyuan watched as the shadowy iron chains he had cast were effortlessly shattered, and he was panic-stricken by such overpowering strength. Sun Guangyuan felt like the person before him wasn¡¯t some freshly advanced mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, but rather a late-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouse. In two years, from the Sun Moon Realm to now possessing battle strength of the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm? What kind of Supreme Treasure was this? Or could it be that Chen Fei had actually been possessed by a strong being above the Open Heaven Realm and wasn¡¯t even human anymore! Sun Guangyuan retreated even more desperately, but soon he discovered that the space around him had stretched, the scenes further away unchanged. No matter how he flew, the distance between him and Chen Fei remained exactly the same. Sun Guangyuan vibrated the shadow rules within him, attempting to shatter the expansion of space as before. However, after just one vibration, Sun Guangyuan¡¯s complexion turned ugly. The same spatial expansion he had easily broken through out before now remained unaffected. The Space Secondary Rules wielded by warriors was incomparable to the power now exhibited by Chen Fei himself. Sun Guangyuan sensed the sharpness from the Qianyuan Sword. With no way to escape, the only chance for continued survival was to block this sword; otherwise, he¡¯d be sure to perish here today. ¡°Ah!¡± Sun Guangyuan roared like a trapped beast, desperately stirring the power within his body, his Ghost Blade slashing towards Chen Fei¡¯s neck. He knew he had no chance in a head-on fight, so it was better to cast everything aside and trade life for life. At this moment, Chen Fei had an absolute advantage, and it was too unworthy to fight to the death with him. If Chen Fei chose to block his attack first, then Sun Guangyuan might slightly turn the tide in his favor, and the chances of escaping to see another day would increase. Sun Guangyuan was gambling that Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t want to fight to the death. Observing Sun Guangyuan¡¯s movements, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, but the thrust of the Qianyuan Sword didn¡¯t change at all. There was no parry, only relentless advance. The only thing Chen Fei did was make the space in front of the Qianyuan Sword collapse, significantly shortening the distance. ¡°Shick!¡± The sound of a blade piercing flesh resounded. Sun Guangyuan¡¯s Ghost Blade was an inch away from Chen Fei¡¯s neck when it couldn¡¯t go any further. The tip of the Qianyuan Sword penetrated Sun Guangyuan¡¯s skull, emerging from the back of his head. The Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small¡± allowed the attack distance to drastically decrease. With the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword controlling this rule, Sun Guangyuan, despite his ability to notice it, could not break free. In terms of the number of fragments of rules, Chen Fei was inferior to Sun Guangyuan, but when it came to rule manipulation, Chen Fei crushed Sun Guangyuan by more than a little. Sun Guangyuan looked dumbfoundedly at the sword blade before his forehead, his eyes slowly turning to look at Chen Fei. In the human race¡¯s legacy, there was only the ¡°Big¡± under the Space Secondary Rules. The sword strike Chen Fei had just executed was definitely not of such Space Rules. What is going on here? Sun Guangyuan¡¯s eyes began to lose focus as he felt his vitality rapidly draining away. Sun Guangyuan did not want to die; he hadn¡¯t yet broken through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, let alone the Emperor Realm. By betraying the human race in exchange for various resources, he wanted to continue climbing the ranks of cultivation and see the different views from above. Once he became the human imperial sovereign, he could become selfless and dedicate himself to the human race, but before that, he needed to elevate his cultivation realm using whatever means necessary, which wasn¡¯t unreasonable. Weren¡¯t those nineteen imperial sovereigns of the human race also involved in numerous selfish acts before they reached the peak of the Rule Integration Realm? Countless stray thoughts flashed through Sun Guangyuan¡¯s mind as his life force completely dissipated, leaving behind only regret and reluctance in his eyes. Chen Fei placed his left palm on Sun Guangyuan¡¯s body, which instantly exploded into a mist of blood. Chen Fei did not deploy Bronze Rune; snatching aptitude between kindred did not bear good results, especially since Sun Guangyuan had always been stuck in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, unable to break through. This aptitude was probably not even as good as Kuang Xingfeng¡¯s, and even less so compared to the current Chen Fei. Therefore, even if he plundered, he would not gain much. Chen Fei withdrew the Qianyuan Sword, the blood mist in front of him twisted, and the spiritual essence within followed closely along the sword body of the Qianyuan Sword, with a ray of light also clinging to the tip of the sword blade. Chen Fei extended his left hand and grasped the ray of light, his mental defense probing into it. God Devouring, a new characteristic of the Divine Power God Slaying Sword, allowed him to examine some memories in the soul of enemies. This was also the first time Chen Fei had used this feature. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t interested in seeing Sun Guangyuan¡¯s cultivation techniques but wanted to find the way in which Sun Guangyuan had been communicating with the Ice Race and Evil Clans. After all, he couldn¡¯t let the Ice Race and Evil Clans keep attempting to assassinate him. It wouldn¡¯t be proper not to return the favor; Chen Fei ought to give them something in return! In less than a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly¡ªhe had found the method that Sun Guangyuan usually used to contact the Evil Clans and Ice Race. Fifty thousand li away. ¡°Emperor, we received a message from our informant within the human race saying that Chen Fei has been beaten to the brink of death. Now, they ask us to go to Anhua Mountain to verify and to bring the resources we promised.¡± Cong Da hurried to the side of the Evil Clans¡¯ imperial sovereign, Kou Fen, and spoke in a low voice. ¡°Captured him?¡± Kou Fen, who looked somewhat tired, was suddenly invigorated by the news. The Wu Meng Clan¡¯s arrival in the Black Stone Domain didn¡¯t mean that the enmity between the Evil Clans and the human race had vanished. With the potential shown by the human Chen Fei to reach the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, and now with the Wu Meng Clan in the Black Stone Domain, it was hard to say how much of a threat Chen Fei could pose to the Evil Clans in the future. For such an uncertain factor, the best solution was to eliminate it before it could become a problem in the future. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what the human informant said,¡± Cong Da nodded with a smile on his face. ¡°Have two mid-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors from our clan go, and ask the Ice Race to send one as well, and be cautious!¡± After some thought, Kou Fen realized that no members of the Ice Race or Evil Clans at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm were on missions near Anhua Mountain. Mobilizing them over long distances and being discovered by the Wu Meng Clan could have unpredictable consequences. After all, to make an example out of them, the Wu Meng Clan might adopt extremely severe measures. ¡°Yes!¡± Cong Da bowed and was about to leave. ¡°Is there a chance for our informant to check the status of the soul tokens of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm?¡± Kou Fen suddenly asked. ¡°That would be difficult; the soul tokens of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm are now locked inside the Qiankun Cauldron, accessible only to the human imperial sovereign,¡± Cong Da shook his head. Previously, the soul tokens of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm were stored elsewhere, but during this trip to Meng City, the human imperial sovereign decided to place all these soul tokens inside the Qiankun Cauldron. ¡°Then tell them to be very careful!¡± Kou Fen nodded in approval. Anhua Mountain. Chen Fei stood on the mountain top, wearing a mask. This mask was what Sun Guangyuan used to hide his aura when he met with the Ice Race and Evil Clans. As for the Qianyuan Sword, it was intentionally thrown aside, along with a dying warrior, as a part of the act. Anhua Mountain was tens of thousands of li away from the Po Luo Mountain Range. Chen Fei had another Rule Integration Realm Early Stage warrior stationed in the Po Luo Mountain Range to prevent the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm from checking in. As time ticked by, just when Chen Fei began to wonder if the Ice Race and Evil Clans might not show up, three concealed figures appeared in the distance. The three mid-stage Rule Integration Realm beings, despite their utmost effort to conceal their presence, could not hide from Chen Fei, who possessed the perfection of the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, thus were unable to evade his senses. Several hundred li away. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Is it over there?¡± Sui Luo pointed towards Anhua Mountain in the distance, sensing faint vibrations from a mystical treasure. He had been present several months earlier when Chen Fei defeated eight early-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors, so he was quite familiar with the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s vibrations. ¡°There are two people and a sword blade,¡± You Zhi looked into the distance. The Rules he comprehended allowed him to see the smallest detail within a thousand li. ¡°Be cautious,¡± Zhong Ye frowned, feeling an uneasy, strange sensation. Chapter 1094 - Chapter 1094: Chapter 1050: Cause and Effect Chapter 1094: Chapter 1050: Cause and Effect ¡°Is there a problem ahead?¡± Hearing Zhong Ye¡¯s words, You Zhi and Sui Luo couldn¡¯t help but stop in their tracks. This time, the three individuals from the Ice Race and Evil Clans sent to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm were all specially selected. Sui Luo had seen Chen Fei before and could clearly recognize Chen Fei¡¯s aura, ensuring he wouldn¡¯t be deceived. You Zhi could observe from a long distance, much more keenly than most in mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, and if there were any dangers, he could detect them in advance. Among the three, the most special was probably Zhong Ye, who was cultivating under a Causality Secondary Rule that leaned not towards deduction but danger perception. The Causality Secondary Rule had slightly weaker capabilities in direct combat, but it was uniquely outstanding in a supportive role. Human Emperor Dao Yuefeng, relying on deduced Causality Secondary Rule, had used the Qiankun Cauldron to smash the Evil Clan¡¯s ancestor into severe injury. Although Zhong Ye, now at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, couldn¡¯t be compared with Human Emperor Dao Yuefeng, if there were any dangers threatening his life, Zhong Ye would instantly detect them. ¡°Something¡¯s odd.¡± Zhong Ye¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed, as the feeling was difficult to articulate. It was as if something was concealing his perception, placing him within a fog. But when Zhong Ye fully activated the Causality Secondary Rule he controlled, he discovered nothing, as if it was all just his own illusion. Sui Luo and You Zhi exchanged glances, also uncertain about the situation. ¡°The fluctuation from that sword blade is indeed owned by the human Chen Fei,¡± Sui Luo said with certainty after a focused sensation. ¡°There are no other humans nearby, just two on Anhua Mountain, and one of them is already at death¡¯s door.¡± You Zhi¡¯s pupils dilated then contracted; hundreds of miles away, in You Zhi¡¯s eyes, seemed just three feet away. ¡°What is the cultivation of the standing human?¡± Zhong Ye asked gravely. ¡°Mid-stage Rule Integration Realm!¡± You Zhi responded. Categorizing Cultivation Realms was also You Zhi¡¯s forte, even a late-stage Rule Integration Realm expert who had concealed his cultivation couldn¡¯t fool his eyes. ¡°Good!¡± After thinking for a moment, Zhong Ye nodded. He held great trust in You Zhi, a member of his own race. The two had known each other for a thousand years and had cooperated on several missions. Every time You Zhi observed the situation, there had been no slip-ups, even when the opponents deliberately concealed their cultivation levels. The trio continued on their way, and when they were about three hundred miles away from Anhua Mountain, You Zhi saw the human wearing a mask on the mountain peak turn his head. You Zhi¡¯s gaze met with the other¡¯s and then shifted away, continuing to observe the surroundings to ensure there was no human ambush. Zhong Ye made hand seals with his right hand, trying to deduce the source of the odd feeling he had experienced earlier. ¡°The three of you, have you brought the promised item?¡± Chen Fei, wearing a mask, looked up at You Zhi and the others, loudly saying. ¡°The item promised, as long as you do it, when have we ever broken our word!¡± Sui Luo laughed loudly. As for things to be arranged within the human race, the Evil Clans and Ice Race had always kept their word. Otherwise, no human would risk being executed to work for them. Breaking a promise may seem straightforward, but if it happened even once, even with a cover-up, some traces would be left, making it difficult for humans to become collaborators in the future. ¡°The person you want is here; please come forward and check.¡± As Chen Fei spoke, his figure flashed and stopped in the sky dozens of miles from Anhua Mountain. ¡°It really is the human Chen Fei.¡± From this distance, Sui Luo could confirm that the person lying on the mountain peak was Chen Fei. The battle outside Jiguang City had left an indelible impression of Chen Fei on Sui Luo. ¡°Exceptional talent¡± was the only phrase that could describe the innate gift shown by the other. ¡°Indeed, he¡¯s only hanging on by a breath, but his cultivation seems a bit off, too weak,¡± You Zhi said, his gaze flickering before his brows furrowed slightly. ¡°Did he use forbidden techniques and shattered the fragments of rules within his body?¡± Without having engaged directly and still three hundred miles apart, Sui Luo couldn¡¯t see how much cultivation the other had. ¡°It should be,¡± You Zhi nodded in agreement. Using forbidden techniques was almost an inevitable choice for someone at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm when facing an opponent in the mid-stage. Zhong Ye, listening to Sui Luo¡¯s and You Zhi¡¯s words, never relaxed his furrowed brows, feeling something was amiss with everything in front of him, but unable to pinpoint the exact problem. If Zhong Ye were alone, he might have turned and left. But now, he was here on the orders of the Emperor from his clan. Without being able to explain himself and simply choosing to leave would surely result in punishment from the Emperor. After all, as things stood, there was no human encirclement nearby, only a dying early-stage Rule Integration Realm individual and another at mid-stage; with their combined strength, the three of them truly need not worry about anything. Zhong Ye¡¯s finger movements inside his sleeve became quicker, the feeling of being concealed grew increasingly evident, and finally, a sensation of tearing through fog emerged within Zhong Ye¡¯s sea of consciousness. Zhong Ye¡¯s gaze suddenly turned towards the direction of the masked person, as a sudden surge of danger from his soul burst forth, and the cause of the eruption stemmed entirely from this individual. ¡°` This masked man wanted to kill them, and he had the full ability to execute all three. ¡°The situation has changed, go!¡± Zhong Ye shouted, although he didn¡¯t know why someone at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm gave him such a strong sense of crisis, he did not hesitate. His Causality Secondary Rule had saved Zhong Ye¡¯s life many times before. Many situations that initially seemed incomprehensible had indeed proven to be extremely dangerous afterward. Compared with his own life, the mission could be set aside, even if the Emperor punished him afterward, it was better than losing his life. Upon hearing Zhong Ye¡¯s words, Sui Luo and You Zhi were shocked, but immediately, they both erupted with their essence force and dashed back in the direction they had come from. For Zhong Ye, Sui Luo and You Zhi had absolute trust, even though they couldn¡¯t see the danger, their actions didn¡¯t show the slightest hesitation. Just now, when they were still talking, they were more than a hundred miles away from Anhua Mountain; Sui Luo and the others felt somewhat relieved that they were far away enough and also sufficiently cautious, or else they might really have stepped into some danger. You Zhi¡¯s gaze swept around and still found no ambushers from the human race; from beginning to end, there was only that mid-stage Rule Integration Realm figure in a mask. At the edge of Anhua Mountain, Chen Fei watched the three from the Ice Race and Evil Clans retreat while frowning slightly. The fragments of Causality Secondary Rule inside him were still too few; therefore, when the other party approached within a hundred miles, they were able to sense the danger. From the moment Zhong Ye and his group had appeared, Chen Fei had detected the fluctuations of the Causality Secondary Rule. In terms of controlling the Causality Secondary Rule, Chen Fei far surpassed Zhong Ye because the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword contained a heritage regarding this aspect from Human Emperor Dao Yuefeng. In control, he was far superior, but when it came to the basic fragments of rules, Chen Fei was not as good as Zhong Ye. The fragments of rules in Chen Fei¡¯s soul were primarily based on Space Rules, and for the other twenty-two types of secondary rule fragments, he had only condensed a part of each. As a result, when the distance between them was great enough, Chen Fei could still rely on his control to obscure Zhong Ye¡¯s perception, but as they drew closer, this deception became increasingly difficult. Until just now, when it came to a distance of over a hundred miles, Zhong Ye finally broke through the causality veil Chen Fei had over him. However, having closed in to just over a hundred miles was sufficient enough for Chen Fei. Chen Fei stepped back with his right foot and a series of delicate ripples appeared where the sole of his shoe tread; the next moment, Chen Fei had vanished from his original spot. Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword was a comprehensive elemental power technique, which included not only moves for direct combat but also body movements that reigned supreme throughout the human race, even before the Wu Meng Clan descended upon the Black Stone Domain. In just a moment, Chen Fei had crossed two hundred miles, and at this time, Zhong Ye¡¯s group had only flown out a hundred miles, closing the distance between them to within a hundred miles. Feeling the intense Vital Energy fluctuations from behind, Zhong Ye and the others instinctively looked back, just in time to see the masked figure already on their heels. This truly startled Zhong Ye and the other two, especially Sui Luo and You Zhi. Zhong Ye, at least in his perceptions, knew the greatest danger was actually this masked man; as for Sui Luo and You Zhi, they had some guesses but weren¡¯t certain. As the masked man instantly caught up from behind, Sui Luo and You Zhi¡¯s hearts suddenly tightened. ¡°Don¡¯t fight head-on, run!¡± Zhong Ye left these words behind, then without any hesitation, he launched a forbidden technique and flew off in another direction, separating from Sui Luo and You Zhi. The sense of danger within him was as if boiling his soul. This sense of being fatal, Zhong Ye had only experienced in the presence of late-stage Rule Integration Realm powerhouses, and now, it was coming from a human at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Faced with this situation, Zhong Ye naturally did not hesitate; it was crucial to save his own life. Zhong Ye¡¯s actions made Sui Luo and You Zhi turn pale, wondering just how dangerous the situation was to make Zhong Ye so decisively run for his life. Sui Luo and You Zhi manifested illusory flames around them and cast forbidden techniques at the same time. If the masked man behind them had not shown such an exaggerated level of body movements, even if Zhong Ye used a forbidden technique, Sui Luo and You Zhi might have hesitated. But now, with both factors combined, of course, there were no doubts left; escaping with their lives was the priority. Sui Luo and You Zhi each chose a different direction to flee. If they encountered a fatal danger, staying together might make them die even quicker. On the other hand, by splitting up to escape, there might still be a chance to survive. From behind, Chen Fei looked at Zhong Ye¡¯s group as they used forbidden techniques to flee. His gaze shifted slightly; indeed, none who had cultivated to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm were simple. If it were any other mid-stage Rule Integration Realm or even late stages of the Rule Integration Realm individuals facing such a situation, they probably could at best kill two, with the third one most likely escaping. But unfortunately for them, they encountered Chen Fei. A dark gleam spread from Chen Fei¡¯s body and instantly covered a hundred miles. The three fleeing figures of Zhong Ye vanished into thin air. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only When they reappeared, they were in a dark space. ¡°Welcome to the Cangqiong Domain!¡± Before Sui Luo and his group could comprehend what was happening, a voice echoed in the space. Chen Fei appeared in front of Sui Luo¡¯s group, took off his mask, and revealed his original face. ¡°` Chapter 1095 - Chapter 1095: Chapter 1051: Control Chapter 1095: Chapter 1051: Control ¡°Are you Chen Fei of the human race?¡± Seeing the appearance behind the mask and the recovered aura, Sui Luo¡¯s pupils couldn¡¯t help but shrink slightly. Mid-stage Rule Integration Realm? Hadn¡¯t he just broken through to the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm less than two years ago? How had he now reached the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm? Had Chen Fei actually broken through to the Rule Integration Realm earlier, but the human race intentionally forged various information about him? But that still wasn¡¯t right; Chen Fei had entered the Glass Space, and the Glass Space had restrictions on cultivation realms. At that time, Chen Fei was indeed only in the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm. After coming out from the Glass Space, in a very short time, he had broken through to the later stages of the Sun Moon Realm and reached the top of Qiankun Mansion¡¯s Age Tower. From this, it was evident that Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm had indeed taken place in recent years, but what was the deal with his current mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivation? And what was this Cangqiong Domain? And the previously inconceivable speed of his body movements? How had he trained? Countless questions appeared in Sui Luo¡¯s mind, and as Sui Luo finished speaking, Zhong Ye and You Zhi¡¯s gazes also fluctuated violently. The true identity of this masked person was actually Chen Fei, the prodigy of the human race? Was everything today a trap set up by him? The doubts in the minds of Zhong Ye and You Zhi were no less than those of Sui Luo, perhaps even more. Because of the Rules that You Zhi had cultivated, he could slightly discern the level of cultivation of others without fighting. In You Zhi¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation was not merely at the early stages of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, but rather in the middle of the mid-stage. It was already incomprehensible to break through from the Sun Moon Realm to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm in just two years, let alone directly reaching the middle of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm; what was up with that? Was this really the human prodigy who, just a few months ago, had battled with the early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators outside Jiguang City? ¡°The time has come to see you off,¡± Ignorance of the shock and doubts in the hearts of the three, Chen Fei took a step forward and threw a punch. The Qianyuan Sword was not in his hand, but this did not impact Chen Fei¡¯s fight. After all, the Qianyuan Sword was now a low-grade mystical treasure, which could no longer provide much help to someone in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Moreover, at Chen Fei¡¯s level, whether or not he had a sword in his hand did not affect his execution of sword moves. At Chen Fei¡¯s move, the three Zhong Ye instantly felt an enormous power descend upon them, and for a moment, they could not discern upon whom the punch would ultimately land. Or was it going to land on all three of them simultaneously? Without time to think, Zhong Ye and the others unleashed all their power, charging towards Chen Fei¡¯s fist. The three had already used forbidden techniques, and now, casting aside all distractions to attack, the power they gathered was like turning the heavens upside down, causing the entire domain of Cangqiong to ripple slightly. Chen Fei glanced at Sui Luo and You Zhi, the space in front of the two expanded and ballooned extremely quickly, stretching the distance from Chen Fei. Despite being only a few feet away from Chen Fei, their attacks never managed to reach him. In contrast, at Zhong Ye¡¯s side, space collapsed and shrunk, Chen Fei¡¯s fist reached him first, striking at a vulnerable spot in his attack. By controlling the Space Rules, even if it was just two Space Secondary Rules, Chen Fei could control the tempo of the attack. The so-called besiegement, under the Space Rules, could turn into a one-on-one duel. Even in such duels under besiegement, Chen Fei could observe the opponent¡¯s vulnerabilities through the variations in space and attack accordingly, just as Chen Fei was doing now with Zhong Ye. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s fist was unstoppable, instantly crushing Zhong Ye¡¯s attack, breaking open his weapon, and landing a punch squarely on Zhong Ye¡¯s chest. Zhong Ye¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened, trying to say something, but it was too late. The next moment, his entire body burst into a cloud of blood mist. One strike, and a cultivator of the same rank in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was smashed into mincemeat by Chen Fei. Although Zhong Ye controlled the Causality Secondary Rule, which was not suited for head-on fights, in actual combat, the sense of danger was equivalent to the ability to spot vulnerabilities. From the opponent¡¯s attack, sensing where it was less dangerous indicated where the weak points were. But Zhong Ye met Chen Fei, who using a part concerning the Causality Secondary Rule from the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, slightly concealed himself, which could temporarily block Zhong Ye¡¯s sensation of danger. Combined with the changes in the Space Secondary Rules, Zhong Ye¡¯s control of the Causality Secondary Rule was directly rendered ineffective in front of Chen Fei. In a straightforward clash, where could Zhong Ye possibly be a match for Chen Fei, whose physique of the Emperor Realm dominated all who were in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm? After crushing Zhong Ye with one punch, Chen Fei glanced at Sui Luo and You Zhi as he deftly dodged their attacks with a flicker of his form. Within steps, Chen Fei was in front of You Zhi and threw another punch. Unless Sui Luo and You Zhi¡¯s basic power, that is, fragments of rules, far surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s, under the control of the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword at the stage of perfection, Sui Luo and You Zhi simply could not break the Space Rules. Failing to break the Space Rules meant that ultimately, all the rhythms of the battle were controlled by Chen Fei, leaving no room for Sui Luo and You Zhi to choose. This is the significance of martial arts: with the same foundational power, you can easily dominate cultivators of the same rank, rendering them helpless. Unless these cultivators also possess a power like Celestial Suppression, which lies beyond their current realm, they could potentially break this limitation. But a martial art like Celestial Suppression, in the entire Return to Nothing Realm, ranked among the top few. In a remote place like the Black Stone Domain, how could such a martial art appear, or even if it did appear, there were no cultivators who could learn it. Without a panel, even though Chen Fei had acquired Celestial Suppression, he still couldn¡¯t learn it. ¡°Ah!¡± Watching Zhong Ye be killed by a punch, Chen Fei appeared in front of him again and threw the same punch, You Zhi screamed in despair. At that moment, the rules controlled by You Zhi allowed him to see all the changes in Chen Fei¡¯s moves. But being able to see clearly didn¡¯t mean he could break them; the punch was unavoidable and inescapable, he could only take it head-on. The outcome of taking it head-on, as just demonstrated by Zhong Ye, had clearly shown what would happen. It was precisely this crystal-clear view of his inevitable death that made You Zhi scream in despair, for he saw no path to survival, only an abyss. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s punch shattered You Zhi¡¯s head, causing his body to stagger and then tilt backward. Before he fell, halfway through, the terrifying power contained in Chen Fei¡¯s punch exploded You Zhi¡¯s remaining body into a cloud of blood mist that floated midair, utterly devoid of life force. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me; I am willing to become an inside agent for the human race, spare my life!¡± Watching Chen Fei kill a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm with one punch, the only surviving Sui Luo was somewhat falling apart. At this moment, Sui Luo suddenly understood those eight early-stage Rule Integration Realms outside Jiguang City who had faced Chen Fei. Especially the last one in the Ice Corridor, Si Di, who saw no hope of victory at all, thus he sacrificed himself in the end and invoked the power of Strange Heart Realm, hoping to perish together with Chen Fei. That day, Sui Luo saw Si Di¡¯s despair but couldn¡¯t empathize, because at that time, facing an early-stage Rule Integration Realm Chen Fei, Sui Luo could suppress him with one palm. But how much time had passed since then? A few months? Sui Luo felt a profound sense of despair, a despair of death no matter what he did! ¡°The dead are the safest!¡± Chen Fei arrived in front of Sui Luo and threw a punch. The grievances between the human race, Ice Race, and Evil Clans couldn¡¯t be solved by having an inside agent; only sufficient strength could suppress everything. Moreover, there weren¡¯t good methods of control among the Rule Integration Realm; they would gradually remove any control methods applied to them. Recruiting such an inside agent would ultimately only betray Chen Fei and be more loss than gain. ¡°If you don¡¯t let me live, you won¡¯t have it easy either!¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s unhesitating attack, Sui Luo roared crazily, his entire power suddenly contracted to a point, then erupted. Chen Fei, expressionless, opened his fist into a palm and slapped it down on the condensed point of Sui Luo¡¯s power. ¡°Boom!¡± A ripple appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s skin, and without even a change in his breathing, he swatted away Sui Luo¡¯s desperate attack. Sui Luo¡¯s eyes widened as he stared at Chen Fei, filled with shock and disbelief, then his body silently cracked apart. Chen Fei withdrew his hand; ripples dispersed, and three streams of spiritual essence flew toward him. The Bronze Rune inside his body activated, and Chen Fei¡¯s forehead split open slightly, a beam of light shining on the three streams of spiritual essence. Three rays of light burst from the spiritual essence and flooded into Chen Fei¡¯s soul, a trace of coldness spreading through it. The chill in the soul lasted only a short time before slowly fading away. Chen Fei¡¯s talents had increased a bit, but not by much; it was better than nothing. After all, Chen Fei¡¯s current talent was among the top in the Black Stone Domain, and normal mid-stage Rule Integration Realm levels had little effect on increasing Chen Fei¡¯s talents. Only those cultivators with a hope of reaching the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm could bring a significant increase to Chen Fei¡¯s talents. After plundering the talents of Zhong Ye and three others, Chen Fei executed God Devouring, beginning to read through some of Zhong Ye and the others¡¯ memories. A short time later, Chen Fei appeared mid-air, secured the Qianyuan Sword, and flew toward the Po Luo Mountain Range. Shortly after, Chen Fei returned to the mountain belly where he usually cultivated. The Gathering Essence Array was still operational, but the epiphanies from the one hundred thousand shattered low-grade Primordial Crystals had mostly dissipated. Chen Fei felt no regret at this moment, because today¡¯s gains far exceeded those of the one hundred thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. The assets of each mid-stage Rule Integration Realm were far superior to those of the early-stage, not to mention that Chen Fei had killed four today. ¡°Sun Guangyuan will come to kill me; this traitor to the human race isn¡¯t the only one. I wonder if there will be other traitors accepting this mission!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly, then he began to organize the mystical treasures of Sun Guangyuan and four other mid-stage Rule Integration Realms. Hundreds of thousands of miles away. ¡°Emperor, something terrible has happened. The Zhong Ye and You Zhi we sent to Anhua Mountain, their soul tokens have shattered.¡± Cong Da approached Kou Fen and said urgently. ¡°What about the Ice Race member who went with them?¡± Kou Fen paused in his actions and looked up at Cong Da. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°I just asked; it¡¯s shattered as well,¡± Cong Da said softly. Kou Fen¡¯s brows deeply furrowed, who killed Zhong Ye and the others? The human race inside agent? Or was it Chen Fei? Po Luo Mountain Range. The more Chen Fei inventoried the items inside the mystical treasures, the brighter the smile on his face became. Chapter 1096 - Chapter 1096: Chapter 1052: Retreat, Behead! Chapter 1096: Chapter 1052: Retreat, Behead! Each Rule Integration Realm¡¯s assets definitely differ, but generally, they don¡¯t vary too much within the same rank. A Rule Integration Realm Early Stage¡¯s collection of spirit materials, along with low-grade Primordial Crystals, is valued at about forty to fifty thousand. A low-grade mystical treasure is roughly between thirty and forty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, thus slaying one at the Rule Integration Realm Early Stage, one could harvest seventy to ninety thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Calculating low-grade Primordial Crystals in terms of tens of thousands is indeed an astonishing fortune, yet for Chen Fei, ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals a day seemed a bit scant. Today, Chen Fei had slain four mid-stage Rule Integration Realm fighters and had gained some understanding of their assets. Mid-grade mystical treasures are valued between one hundred fifty thousand to two hundred thousand on the market, with significant fluctuations, and many factors affecting the price such as the type of Rules and characteristics of the mystical treasures, and so on. Calculating at the minimum price of one hundred fifty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, the four mid-grade mystical treasures in Chen Fei¡¯s possession could be exchanged for six hundred thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Apart from the mystical treasures themselves, the spirit materials and low-grade Primordial Crystals stored within them also represented a vast wealth. Chen Fei had spent an hour organizing the items within the four mystical treasures and ultimately harvested five hundred thirty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. The various Sixth-Tier low-grade and mid-grade spirit materials were estimated to be valued at around four hundred fifty thousand. If the mystical treasures and spirit materials could be sold successfully, slaying four mid-stage Rule Integration Realm opponents would allow Chen Fei to harvest approximately one million five hundred eighty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. It didn¡¯t match the pre-battle duels outside Jiguang City, but that was because the Ice Race and Evil Clans imperial sovereign, in an attempt to kill Chen Fei, had brought out a significant amount of spirit materials. Normally, where would one have the opportunity to acquire so many Sixth-Tier top-grade spirit materials all at once? Even by slaying a late-stage Rule Integration Realm, it wouldn¡¯t yield as much. The entire Black Stone Domain¡¯s production of spirit materials consisted mainly of abundant low-grade Primordial Crystals but lacked various rare precious treasures. Thus, oftentimes, having plenty of low-grade Primordial Crystals doesn¡¯t necessarily mean one can buy spirit materials; it still involves some luck. For most spirit materials, Chen Fei didn¡¯t need them to that extent, unless they could benefit the soul; otherwise, it was better to exchange them for low-grade Primordial Crystals, which were of greater help to Chen Fei. The items harvested today, worth over a million low-grade Primordial Crystals, could let Chen Fei not worry about the shortage of low-grade Primordial Crystals for some time to come. Apart from the substantial harvest of low-grade Primordial Crystals, there was also another significant gain: the Memory Fragments peeled from the three fragmented souls by executing the God Devouring move. The Sun Moon Realm already tremendously refines the soul¡¯s protection, and by the Rule Integration Realm, it naturally goes even further. Therefore, even though God Devouring is quite remarkable, it wasn¡¯t possible to completely separate the memories within the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s soul, and stripping some fragments was the limit. Because cultivating was something almost every person in Rule Integration Realm did daily, the contents related to cultivation techniques within the soul were profoundly ingrained, almost becoming an instinct. Thus, during the separation of fragmented souls, the acquisition of cultivation techniques actually went quite smoothly. Incomplete and from an alien race, normally these cultivation techniques held little significance for the human race. One reason is that they¡¯re uncultivable, and relying on these incomplete techniques would hardly help deduce weaknesses within the techniques for exploitation. However, for Chen Fei, as long as it was a cultivation technique, even if fragmented, he could rely on his panel to extract the essence and integrate it into his primary cultivation technique. Taking the best from various schools could make Chen Fei¡¯s primary cultivation technique increasingly strong. The rules cultivated in Sui Luo¡¯s technique overlapped with those of the human imperial sovereign¡¯s inheritance and thus weren¡¯t significantly beneficial to integrate. On the other hand, the rules cultivated by You Zhi and Zhong Ye weren¡¯t found within the human race. You Zhi practiced Space Rules as well, not the ¡°Big¡± or ¡°Small,¡± but the ¡°Actual.¡± You Zhi could discern every single thing within thousands of miles, thanks to this Space Secondary Rule. Relying on this Space Secondary Rule, You Zhi could not only clearly see the surroundings but even insightfully perceive various changes in an opponent¡¯s moves. Space is the foundation that carries most things in this world, even the Rules. Thus, once one controlled this Space Secondary Rule ¡°Actual,¡± many things would no longer hold secrets in their eyes. Of course, You Zhi hadn¡¯t reached this level yet, and sometimes seeing through everything didn¡¯t mean one could break through it. Just like how You Zhi faced Chen Fei¡¯s attacks¡ªhe saw them clearly but couldn¡¯t block them; the disparity in strength was too great and wasn¡¯t something that could be compensated for by other means. Chen Fei integrated You Zhi¡¯s techniques into the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword. The Space Secondary Rules Chen Fei controlled instantly became three types, providing another substantial boost to Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength. Also, the Causality Secondary Rule studied by Zhong Ye could further enhance Chen Fei¡¯s perception of danger and also help obscure himself within causality. ¡°Merge!¡± As the three parts of Zhong Ye¡¯s techniques integrated into the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, the Skill Level of the sword dropped slightly but still remained within the stage of Perfection. Clearly, this bit of technique content wasn¡¯t enough to cause a qualitative change in the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, at best it was a slight enhancement. The Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword became more eclectic, but for Chen Fei, the power of this technique grew stronger still. Chen Fei, wearing a satisfied smile, shattered ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals within the Gathering Essence Array and entered the next round of cultivation. If the Xuan Clan didn¡¯t come, this tranquil cultivation would have also been a fine choice for Chen Fei. However, the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s effort to evade into the Black Stone Domain was predicated on the expectation that the Xuan Clan would not stop until they had exterminated the Wu Meng Clan, likely pursuing them even here. Chen Fei had been cultivating in the Po Luo Mountain Range for not even a month when his waist token began to tremble, emitting a bright yellow light. Chen Fei¡¯s figure suddenly appeared in midair, staring ahead. Here, Chen Fei could not see anything unusual, but through his newly acquired insight into the Space Secondary Rules, he could sense the space hundreds of millions of miles away was trembling. Chen Fei did not know the reason for the trembling, but since the token was sending a warning, it was clear that the Xuan Clan¡¯s massive army was coming. Ultimately, due to the Wu Meng Clan, all races within the Black Stone Domain were dragged into the quagmire of war, facing the powerful Xuan Clan that had driven the Wu Meng Clan away. Chen Fei began to retreat, planning to rendezvous with other Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm armies as previously arranged. Sun Moon Realm armies still had a role in fights amongst the Rule Integration Realm. After realizing that the Xuan Clan would not arrive so soon, the Wu Meng Clan ordered all races within the Black Stone Domain to each dispatch ten thousand Sun Moon Realm warriors to participate in the war within the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s territory. Now the Sun Moon Realm armies of various races were arrayed between the previously set first and second defensive lines. The clashes between these armies were certainly not the most intense battlegrounds, but were undoubtedly the most brutal. In such intense warfare, the lives of those in the Rule Integration Realm were cheap and could be lost at any moment, let alone those of lower cultivation realms like the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei had retreated less than ten thousand miles before he sighted the Sun Moon Realm army, with other such armies from different areas also converging in this direction. Chen Fei displayed his token and, after being verified by the Wu Meng Clan Rule Integration Realm, arrived above the army. Here, hundreds of various races¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators had gathered, and Chen Fei flew to the human side. ¡°Senior Jiang!¡± After nodding to the other Rule Integration Realm cultivators, Chen Fei approached Jiang Chengji, greeting him with a bow. ¡°There will be chaos soon. Be careful,¡± Jiang Chengji said with a frown. This initial skirmish, normally, would be exploratory, and the top Open Heaven Realm powerhouses would not engage. But even just battles among those of the Rule Integration Realm could be extremely dangerous in this chaotic situation. Sometimes, when an opponent from the Xuan Clan of the Rule Integration Realm happens to pass nearby, they would attack you directly. On the battlefield, there is no such thing as fairness¡ªonly the killing of enemies and trying to preserve oneself as much as possible. For Chen Fei, who was in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, there really was no safety in an environment filled with numerous cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm. Jiang Chengji did indeed intend to protect Chen Fei, but during the battle, whether he could even find Chen Fei remained a question. If Jiang Chengji¡¯s opponent was also at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm and started fighting near Chen Fei, it would spell disaster for Chen Fei. ¡°The junior understands!¡± Chen Fei nodded. In this chaotic battle, the goal was not how to kill more from the alien races but how to survive first. This was true not only for the Sun Moon Realm but equally for the Rule Integration Realm. Seeing Chen Fei take his advice to heart, Jiang Chengji¡¯s brow slightly relaxed. He was most afraid that Chen Fei¡¯s pride would make him ignore the warnings; history wasn¡¯t devoid of talented young heroes who met early demises. Jiang Chengji¡¯s biggest worry was that Chen Fei would become one of them. Hours passed, and the number of Sun Moon Realm armies below continued to grow, as did the number of Rule Integration Realm cultivators rushing from other areas. ¡°Xuan Clan vanguard, less than three hundred thousand miles away. Those who retreat from battle will be executed!¡± Wu Ze, a Peak Rule Integration Realm cultivator from the Wu Meng Clan, hovered in the air, looking down over the Rule Integration Realm cultivators of Black Stone Domain, and pronounced gravely. The Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the various races of the Black Stone Domain did not speak up. When facing the Wu Meng Clan, they didn¡¯t have the right to object¡ªobey or be killed, those were the only options. ¡°This battle, as long as you slay a cultivator of the same rank, you may withdraw willingly¡­¡± Wu Ze began to explain the rules of the engagement. To kill an opponent of the same rank meant completion of the task; it allowed one to leave the frontlines, and the Wu Meng Clan even offered battle honors of the same rank, redeemable for rewards in the task hall. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Killing those a stage lower in the Rule Integration Realm was also acceptable, but you must kill three to withdraw. For those at the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, killing members of the Sun Moon Realm didn¡¯t count, unless you annihilated an army formation consisting of a thousand from the Sun Moon Realm. If one could not slay the opponent from the Rule Integration Realm, then one could only withdraw after both sides sounded the drum to end the battle. The rules were simple to understand but certainly not easy to execute. After an indeterminate amount of time, the vanguard of the Xuan Clan appeared within sight. Chapter 1097 - Chapter 1097: Chapter 1053: Why Seek Death Chapter 1097: Chapter 1053: Why Seek Death Chen Fei held the Qianyuan Sword, his gaze toward the front slightly fluctuating. At this moment, the number of those in the Rule Integration Realm on the field had reached the thousands, their magnificent momentum stirring up the winds and clouds. Even before the actual engagement, the vital energy of heaven and earth within a thousand li was already boiling. The Rule Integration Realm warriors of the Wu Meng Clan stood at the back, and on the more distant celestial dome, the gazes of Open Heaven Realm powerhouses were also watching. The clash today was purely a battle between the Rule Integration Realm individuals from the Black Stone Domain and the subordinate Races of the Xuan Clan; neither the Wu Meng Clan nor the Xuan Clan would personally enter the fray. The Xuan Clan vanguard came within a thousand li, and moments later, the two sides were only five hundred li apart. ¡°Charge!¡± Standing on the celestial dome, Wu Ze shouted loudly; his powerful voice spread in all directions. An army of nearly a hundred thousand Sun Moon Realm soldiers below stirred tumultuously, and the thousands of Rule Integration Realm warriors floating in mid-air followed the pace of the Sun Moon Realm army, flying forward. Five hundred li was a distance that neither the Sun Moon Realm nor the Rule Integration Realm needed much time to cross, though it couldn¡¯t be said to be instantaneous. ¡°Boom!¡± As the explosive rumble of the clashing Sun Moon Realm armies resounded from below, the Rule Integration Realm warriors in the air also began their engagement. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The roaring sounds echoed everywhere, with the vital energy of heaven and earth swirling to its peak. Everyone was vying for control of the vital energy of heaven and earth, but even those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm could barely snatch any. In a war involving such numbers of the Sun Moon Realm and Rule Integration Realm, the power of the individual was continuously suppressed. Unless one¡¯s realm was a whole level higher and reached the Open Heaven Realm, then it might be possible to turn the tide. Neither side deployed a powerhouse of the Open Heaven Realm level, so the ancestors of the Evil Clans did not enter the battle, even though they might not even count as Open Heaven Realm warriors. This was a probing conflict between the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan, and it was impossible to use all their strength in such a war. The Xuan Clan, seeking to annihilate the Wu Meng Clan, never thought it could be accomplished in a short time. In the battlefield, Chen Fei weaved through with the Qianyuan Sword in hand, avoiding all mid-stage and late-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors. Mastering the Space Secondary Rules, even in the utmost chaos of the battlefield, Chen Fei could keep a clear mind, particularly the newly mastered Space Secondary Rule ¡°Solid,¡± which was unexpectedly useful in such an environment. In the brief moment of collision between the two sides, tens of thousands from the Sun Moon Realm were killed in an instant, and this number continued to climb. As for the Rule Integration Realm, not to mention the wounded, nearly a hundred had been directly deprived of their lives, all in the late stages or mid-stages of the Rule Integration Realm, ambushing and killing the early-stage ones unawares. In the battle of the Rule Integration Realm, the early stages were the easiest to exploit. If not taking advantage of the chaos to kill a few more, when else would one wait? ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword turned, blocking a sudden saber blade. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, seeing a member of the Qing Clan at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm revealing their figure, raising their saber blade to continue chopping toward Chen Fei. The Qing Clan counted as a Vassal Race of the Xuan Clan. The Xuan Clan treated their vassal Races fairly well, but when it came to matters of conflict, they still sent them to the front lines. In this aspect, in essence, there wasn¡¯t much difference from the Wu Meng Clan. ¡°Clang!¡± Another clang of twisting metal resounded, magnificent in its intensity, with vital energy boiling around. But Chen Fei¡¯s gaze subtly shifted, noticing that the power behind this cut had weakened by more than thirty percent compared to the previous one. Looking at the Qing Clan Rule Integration Realm warrior¡¯s expression, Chen Fei understood; he was preparing to slacken his efforts. Did the warring factions have any deep-rooted hatreds before today? They did not, as they hadn¡¯t even seen each other¡¯s faces even once before this day. Without deep-rooted hatred, they were still forced into a life-or-death struggle. All were compelled by circumstances, and naturally, self-preservation was of utmost importance. The Xuan Clan¡¯s requirements for their vassal Races were nearly no different from the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s earlier demands; if they wanted to withdraw from the battlefield, they had to return with the head of a Rule Integration Realm peer. Therefore, that first strike from the Qing Clan¡¯s Sha He was serious¡ªa chance to kill an early-stage Rule Integration Realm opponent and then retreat immediately. But after one strike, Sha He realized that this seemingly average human¡¯s strength was not weak; to kill him would require going all out. And in the current battlefield, going all out could lead to insufficient attention to the surroundings and possibly result in death at the hands of another Rule Integration Realm warrior. So, it was better to preserve one¡¯s own life. ¡°Clang! Clang! Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword relentlessly collided with Sha He¡¯s Martial Refinement Saber, a great spectacle as if they were bitter enemies. Most of the energy was spent creating the fa?ade; the actual force of the blade contact was minimal. Sha He realized the human opposite him understood his intent and his expression became even more ferocious, directing the battle towards the outskirts deliberately. Chen Fei read Sha He¡¯s intentions and, while clashing, moved toward the outer rim. Chen Fei observed the battlefield from the corner of his eye, noting that aside from the unwillingly engaged Sun Moon Realm soldiers still in a deadly struggle below, many in the Rule Integration Realm battlefield were intentionally or unintentionally drifting away from the central area. The area of conflict with tens of thousands in the Rule Integration Realm kept expanding¡ªalmost an inevitability. After exchanging hundreds of blows, Chen Fei eventually withdrew from the central battlefield by a thousand li. Here, he could still sense the extremity of the center; every moment, Sun Moon Realm and Rule Integration Realm soldiers were dying, with countless more injured. The Qianyuan Sword and the Martial Refinement Saber were colliding less frequently, and after one more exchange, Chen Fei and Sha He were each sent flying dozens of miles backward, staring at each other through the distance. ¡°You humans are quite interesting,¡± Sha He measured Chen Fei up and down, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. ¡°The feeling is mutual.¡± Chen Fei lifted his Qianyuan Sword slightly and said, ¡°Shall we continue?¡± To draw things out until both sides withdrew was also fine by Chen Fei. In a war at this level, if one didn¡¯t possess absolute strength, moderation was indeed the best strategy. ¡°Not here, let¡¯s go over there,¡± Sha He shook his head and pointed toward the southeast. Chen Fei glanced in the direction pointed by Sha He, his brows knitted slightly, then he shook his head and said, ¡°Let¡¯s just fight here. It¡¯s better for both of us to withdraw when the drum sounds to signal retreat!¡± ¡°It¡¯s safer over there!¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s refusal, the smile vanished from Sha He¡¯s face, and he said coldly. Chen Fei did not speak, merely gazing calmly at Sha He. ¡°When I say to go over there, why can¡¯t you understand!¡± Suddenly, Sha He laughed coldly, his figure flashed, and in an instant, he was in front of Chen Fei, slashing down with his saber. Compared to the earnest first move from earlier, the power of this strike had increased substantially. From the very beginning, Sha He had been concealing his true strength, and now, as if reaching the end of his rope, he finally exposed his deadly blade. There was no longstanding grudge between them, and they had never met before, but killing a fellow combatant at the same rank in the Rule Integration Realm meant he could directly leave the battlefield. There were no other stronger Rule Integration Realm cultivators here; he no longer needed to worry about someone from the Rule Integration Realm suddenly attacking. ¡°Clang!¡± The distorted sound of the saber and sword collision seemed to pierce through one¡¯s eardrums. Chen Fei casually placed the Qianyuan Sword in front of him and remained unshaken in the face of Sha He¡¯s surge of power. The ferocity in Sha He¡¯s face briefly solidified. This situation was not as he had expected. Although they both held back during the hundreds of moves just now, Sha He thought he had a clear understanding of the human¡¯s true realm of cultivation. It was the level of about twenty fragments of rules, which was significantly less than his own cultivation, nearing the peak of the early Rule Integration Realm. There was no reason the other should be able to block so easily when he had attacked so suddenly. ¡°Why bother!¡± Chen Fei slightly lifted his eyelids, looking at Sha He in front of him and shook his head. He applied a slight force to the Qianyuan Sword in his hand and instantly swept away the Martial Refinement Saber. Sha He only felt an immense force, irresistible and emanating from the other¡¯s sword blade that almost caused him to lose his grip on his saber. Sha He was greatly alarmed and had no time to think why things had changed so abruptly; he instinctively triggered a forbidden technique and retreated frantically backward. Chen Fei watched as Sha He burst backward and took a step forward, thrusting out the Qianyuan Sword in his hand. As Sha He retreated, he found the space around him rapidly expanding. No matter how he moved back, the distant scenery seemed not to get any closer. He tried to disrupt the expansion of space but found that he couldn¡¯t no matter what he did, and could only watch helplessly as Chen Fei¡¯s Qianyuan Sword turned into a rainbow light thrusting at him. ¡°I was wrong, just like before would have been fine¡­¡± Sha He hadn¡¯t finished speaking when his body stiffened, as the tip of the Qianyuan Sword had already pierced into his skull. Sha He¡¯s mouth trembled slightly as countless regrets flickered through his mind, seeming to suggest he might not have needed to die, but now he found himself in this state. ¡°Ssch!¡± Chen Fei withdrew the Qianyuan Sword, and Sha He¡¯s body collapsed to the ground, void of life. Chen Fei didn¡¯t look at Sha He; instead, he turned to look in the southeast direction, where a figure was standing unbeknownst to him, currently staring at Chen Fei with eyes wide with rage. Qing Clan, mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, bearing a resemblance to Sha He beside him. Chen Fei had refused to move to the southeast because he had sensed the fluctuations from this mid-stage Rule Integration Realm Qing Clan member. Why couldn¡¯t they just take it easy, why insist on this! ¡°Your life is forfeit!¡± Sha Feng bellowed furiously as he appeared before Chen Fei, his blade slashing toward Chen Fei¡¯s neck. The same move as Sha He, but in terms of power, Sha Feng¡¯s slash was much more formidable. It wasn¡¯t just a difference in their realms of cultivation; Sha Feng also had a far greater understanding of this move than Sha He ever had. Chen Fei glanced over at the central battlefield. He was over a thousand miles away from there, a distance that not even Rule Integration Realm cultivators at their peak could observe. As for the Open Heaven Realm powerhouses, they were already thousands of miles away at the central battlefield, a vast distance from Chen Fei, so whatever he did now, he didn¡¯t need to worry about revealing anything. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Sha Feng saw Chen Fei suddenly turn his head, even having the leisure to observe the central battlefield, and his anger skyrocketed. But in the next moment, Sha Feng realized the slash he had brought down was persistently an inch away from Chen Fei¡¯s head. That short inch seemed to have turned into a Heavenly Chasm. Chen Fei turned back towards Sha Feng as the Qianyuan Sword counter-slashed. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword, overpowering the blade, cleaved down on Sha Feng¡¯s body, causing him to tremble before exploding into a mist of blood, dead and his path destroyed. Chapter 1098 - Chapter 1098: Chapter 1054: 11 Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1098: Chapter 1054: 11 Open Heaven Realm Typically, individuals in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm are significantly weaker in strength compared to Chen Fei, which includes differences in martial arts and a substantial gap in physique. Chen Fei activated the Bronze Rune to extract talent from Sha Feng and another individual. The refreshing sensation in his soul lasted only a moment before it vanished completely. Chen Fei had anticipated this, knowing that true prodigies, even if their cultivation was not very high yet, would possess significantly greater battle strength than others of the same rank. The battle strength of Sha Feng and the other was merely average at both the early and mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Next, Chen Fei used Divine Power to extract memory fragments from their souls. A moment later, after completely extracting the memory fragments, Chen Fei collected the mystical treasures of Sha Feng and the others, grasping a spiritual essence of Sha He and flew back in the direction he had come from. Now, roaming outside during wartime was not only dangerous, but encountering a Supervisor could bring even more troubles. Shortly after, Chen Fei returned to the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s encampment and presented the spiritual essence of Sha He. Actually, the spiritual essence contained a lot of information. A supervisor in the Rule Integration Realm of the Wu Meng Clan took one look at the spiritual essence in Chen Fei¡¯s hand and allowed him to return to the encampment. At that moment, not many from the Rule Integration Realm had returned to the camp; hundreds of miles away, the battles involving the Sun Moon Realm and Rule Integration Realm armies were still at their most intense. Initially, the Black Stone Domain had no grievances with the Xuan Clan, but with the casualties in the Sun Moon Realm and Rule Integration Realm growing, there were no grievances turned into deadly enmities. This was precisely the goal of the Wu Meng Clan¡ªto fully drag the Black Stone Domain into the war and make it impossible to remain neutral. The Xuan Clan understood this well; it was an overt scheme but still, they pressed their vassal races into brutal combat. The Wu Meng Clan must be destroyed. All beings standing in the way of the Xuan Clan, even innocent beings, were to be killed as well. Focusing only on outcomes without regard to right or wrong, such is the nature of the Return to Nothing Realm. As time trickled by, the casualties in the Black Stone Domain from the Sun Moon Realm has already exceeded twenty thousand, and the battlefield for the Rule Integration Realm was vast and still unclear, but the estimated casualties were also near a thousand. In the Black Stone Domain, what were once considered top forces in the Rule Integration Realm now resembled flotsam on the battlefield, vulnerable to overturning at any moment. Chen Fei observed for a moment and found that the casualties of the human race were also extremely heavy, and he couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply. After thinking for a while, warriors at the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm began to appear behind Chen Fei and then charged into the human clans¡¯ army. Warriors of the early Rule Integration Realm level were too conspicuous for Chen Fei to deploy. After all, the cultivation realm he outwardly displayed was only early Rule Integration Realm. Also, in such a level of war, warriors with merely two fragments of rules had very limited utility. It was better to have one hundred eight warriors from the Sun Moon Realm to provide some protection for the human clans¡¯ Sun Moon Realm army. But this protection was only slight and did not solve many substantive issues. The surrounding Rule Integration Realm individuals looked at Chen Fei surprisingly, recognizing the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers. However, training each warrior to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm was no small feat. Yet, these Rule Integration Realm observers merely glanced Chen Fei¡¯s way before turning their attention elsewhere. Chen Fei¡¯s name as a prodigy had long echoed throughout the entire Black Stone Domain, and employing warriors at the peak of the Sun Moon Realm might seem excessive, but it was not unacceptable. One hundred eight warriors stood on the front lines of the human clans¡¯ Sun Moon Realm army and the effect was quite apparent, immediately alleviating the rate of casualties in the Sun Moon Realm. Chen Fei didn¡¯t need these warriors to deploy the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword; merely using the previous Sun Moon Realm¡¯s Desolate Night God Slaying Sword was enough, turning each into a top contender like those ranked first in the Age Tower. In the most dangerous and vulnerable places, the warriors would stand firm. From time to time a warrior would dissipate, but immediately a new warrior would be condensed by Chen Fei¡¯s side and then teleported by him onto the battlefield. Gathering warriors of the Sun Moon Realm was a minimal drain on Chen Fei. In the rear, Wu Ze, a peak Rule Integration Realm individual from the Wu Meng Clan, glanced at Chen Fei and then looked away. Having been in the Black Stone Domain for several months, a single Wu Meng Clan member was far more powerful than the combined forces of the entire Black Stone Domain. However, the Wu Meng Clan still collected information about the basic situation in the Black Stone Domain. No matter how little they thought of the entire Black Stone Domain¡¯s strength, it was still necessary to understand some details of the Rule Integration Realm. The name of Chen Fei, a member of the human race, had widely spread in the Black Stone Domain recently, and naturally, the Wu Meng Clan had also gathered this news. However, after reviewing the information on Chen Fei, the Wu Meng Clan did not take any special actions; neither trying to woo him nor being particularly wary. In the Black Stone Domain, Chen Fei¡¯s talent was outstanding and attracted much attention, but to the Wu Meng Clan, this young human still had many obstacles to overcome. The Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, a mere barrier, was known to stop many prodigies. In the Wu Meng Clan, advancing from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm is extremely difficult, even with guidance from those in the Open Heaven Realm. Moreover, in the Black Stone Domain, to cultivate from the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm to the late stage and then break through to the peak, the fastest record also takes nearly a thousand years. Now that the Black Stone Domain is in a state of war, who has a thousand years to grow? You might be killed before you ever reach that point. And even if you do break through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, what then? There are over a hundred peaks in the Rule Integration Realm throughout the entire Black Stone Domain. Have they changed the current state of the Black Stone Domain? Not at all! With so many at the peak, none can even achieve a proper breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm. What difference would one more make? Moreover, the gaps between individuals at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm can sometimes be vast. Take Wu Ze, for example. He has fully mastered three secondary rules, and he is comprehending a fourth. With such strength, he easily defeats those who have only comprehended one secondary rule¡ªthe most common type at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain. If Wu Ze can comprehend the fourth secondary rule and ultimately refine it, then he can break into the Open Heaven Realm. From the perspective of the Wu Meng Clan, only those in the Open Heaven Realm are worthy of a true dialogue with the Wu Meng Clan. And that¡¯s just for dialogue. To be considered equals, wait until your clan has as many in the Open Heaven Realm as the Wu Meng Clan does. Or you could directly break through to the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm; then you could indeed discuss matters as equals with the Wu Meng Clan. Until then, the so-called prodigies and those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm are insignificant in the eyes of the Wu Meng Clan. This is the attitude of the Wu Meng Clan¡ªarrogant, yet realistic, based entirely on their own strength. Those around in the Rule Integration Realm occasionally glance at Chen Fei, not expecting that just an additional one hundred and eight warriors could significantly reduce the number of casualties in the Human Clan¡¯s Sun Moon Realm army. If initially they were marveled by the realm of the warriors when they saw Chen Fei¡¯s ability to create soldiers from beans, now they are astonished by the battle strength exhibited by these peak Sun Moon Realm warriors. With such a small squad added, not only fearing death but also possessing an exaggerately high battle strength, the Xuan Clan¡¯s army began to subconsciously avoid the Human Clan. Knowing it¡¯s tough to deal with yet still insisting on engaging is one thing, but not when it brings significant casualties. On the other hand, there are those in the Rule Integration Realm who, seeing this, take the initiative to intercept Chen Fei¡¯s warriors. Indeed, they could wipe out one or even several at a time, but Chen Fei doesn¡¯t use much essence force to form more warriors, so no matter how many you destroy, he can still continue forming them. And soon, Human Clan members in the Rule Integration Realm rushed forward, holding off the opposite Rule Integration Realm forces, allowing Chen Fei¡¯s warriors to once again charge into the army. Chen Fei had never intended for his warriors to break into the Xuan Clan¡¯s formation. Many of his attacks were more about improving defense, ensuring that the losses in the Human Clan¡¯s Sun Moon Realm were not so severe. Chen Fei, while forming more warriors to maintain their numbers, was also checking out two mystical treasures he had recently acquired. The number of low-grade Primordial Crystals was decent, a bit over thirteen thousand. The spirit materials weren¡¯t particularly surprising either, just ordinary Sixth-Tier low-grade and mid-grade, worth about seventy thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. For Chen Fei, what was more valuable than Sha Feng¡¯s two Rule Integration Realm materials were some intelligence reports about the Xuan Clan. The Qing Clan belongs to one of the Xuan Clan¡¯s Vassal Clans, and this relationship has persisted for several hundred thousand years. As high-ranking members of the Qing Clan, which is in the Rule Integration Realm, Sha Feng and his companion naturally have a considerable understanding of the Xuan Clan. A total of eleven powerful figures in the Open Heaven Realm, two more than the nine in the Wu Meng Clan. In a racial war, having two more in the Open Heaven Realm clearly shows the stronger versus weaker dynamic. This is why, after years of conflict, the Wu Meng Clan had to retreat to the Black Stone Domain. If not for a strong middle-stage Open Heaven Realm figure within the Wu Meng Clan suffering only minor injuries and being fiercely powerful, the Wu Meng Clan might not have been able to retreat to the Black Stone Domain and could have been completely destroyed. Eleven in the Open Heaven Realm versus nine, with variations in strength even among those in the Open Heaven Realm, the Xuan Clan holds an advantage over the Wu Meng Clan, but not overwhelmingly so. The intelligence about the Xuan Clan from the souls of Sha Feng and his companion was limited to this much¡ªafter all, as a Vassal Clan, they couldn¡¯t access much confidential information. Even the exact number of those in the Open Heaven Realm among the Xuan Clan, whether there aren¡¯t hidden stronger figures, Sha Feng and his companion couldn¡¯t confirm. Just like in the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, seeing nine Open Heaven Realm figures appear in the Wu Meng Clan doesn¡¯t guarantee that this is all they have. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Apart from the information on the Xuan Clan obtained from the souls of Sha Feng and his companion, what remained were the two martial arts they practiced. They held no value for refining, since the rules they mastered were about flesh power, an area in which the Human Clan already had seven Emperor Realm legacies focused on this practice. Chen Fei briefly sorted through the items within the two mystical treasures, then turned his gaze toward a piece of spirit material inside the Concealment Bell. Scripture Scroll Soil! This was the reward promised by the Ice Race and Evil Clans for Sun Guangyuan¡¯s assassination attempt on Chen Fei, and now it was in Chen Fei¡¯s possession. Chapter 1099 - Chapter 1099: Chapter 1055: Chess Game Chapter 1099: Chapter 1055: Chess Game This spirit material is quite mystical, its greatest characteristic being its ability to assist in comprehending martial arts. When Chen Fei first obtained this spirit material, he was quite hopeful. After all, it was the treasure that Sun Guangyuan had been obsessing over, one that could help him break through to the late stage of the Rule Integration Realm. However, after Chen Fei seriously studied it, he found that although the spirit material was extraordinary, its effect on him was only mediocre. The Scripture Scroll Soil imprints the martial arts one is cultivating onto itself, and then it begins to comprehend on its own. It¡¯s quite magical, as if the Scripture Scroll Soil possesses its own intelligence. But in reality, the Scripture Scroll Soil does not have its own spirituality and can be regarded as an inanimate object. Sun Guangyuan had been stuck at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm for many years and was unable to penetrate this barrier, so he wanted to rely on the Scripture Scroll Soil to break through. A Rule Crystal would certainly be more useful than this Scripture Scroll Soil, but the Ice Race and Evil Clans no longer had any Rule Crystals to give, so they could only provide this Scripture Scroll Soil. Now Chen Fei earns ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals a day, and with his current insight and his panel¡¯s help, his cultivating speed can be described as advancing by leaps and bounds. The Scripture Scroll Soil can¡¯t even keep up with Chen Fei¡¯s pace. Therefore, just a few days after obtaining the Scripture Scroll Soil, Chen Fei set it aside, waiting for an appropriate time to sell it. Of course, the Scripture Scroll Soil could also be used to its ultimate extent. Sun Guangyuan probably had this purpose in mind, as only by doing so could it possibly help him advance to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei had no intention of doing so; after all, if he were to sell the Scripture Scroll Soil, it could at least fetch five hundred thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, which would be a significant addition to Chen Fei¡¯s purse. The reason why Chen Fei was looking at the Scripture Scroll Soil now was that as he continued to cast the Planting Beans into Soldiers Divine Power, the Scripture Scroll Soil began to glow faintly. Imprinted within the Scripture Scroll Soil at the moment was the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword. As Chen Fei operated this martial art, the Scripture Scroll Soil resonated with it, and unique insights began to appear on its surface. Chen Fei discovered that the Scripture Scroll Soil couldn¡¯t keep up with his cultivating speed because, after cultivating for a day, when he looked at the scroll again, he realized that the insights displayed by the Scripture Scroll Soil were already comprehended and absorbed by himself. More critically, many of the insights displayed on the surface of the scroll were wrong. Being slower than himself and even having issues with accuracy, Chen Fei naturally set it aside after a few days. For others in the Rule Integration Realm, the insights on the Scripture Scroll Soil still have significant referential value. At this moment, Chen Fei was examining the content on the surface of the Scripture Scroll Soil, which comprised various thoughts related to the Planting Beans into Soldiers Divine Power. The Planting Beans into Soldiers Divine Power had already been cultivated to Great Completion by Chen Fei back in the Sun Moon Realm. In the Rule Integration Realm, the increase in the power of Planting Beans into Soldiers was more due to the uplift in Chen Fei¡¯s basic power, the fusion of diverse fragments of rules, and the enhancement from his main martial art, the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword. In essence, the Planting Beans into Soldiers Divine Power was still the same template it had been in the Sun Moon Realm. Without a doubt, there is still room for progress for the Planting Beans into Soldiers Divine Power, but Chen Fei had no time to ponder this Divine Power. Whenever Chen Fei cultivates now, he focuses his efforts on Celestial Suppression, the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, and various rules, as any improvement in these three areas could significantly elevate his strength. On the contrary, studying Divine Powers like Planting Beans into Soldiers seemed somewhat like neglecting the essentials for the sake of the trivial, given the limited time. After all, no matter how strong your Divine Powers are, if your basic power isn¡¯t sufficient, they won¡¯t make your final strength that remarkable. But now, if Chen Fei could make the Divine Power stronger without spending extra time, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be against it. Chen Fei, looking at the content on the Scripture Scroll Soil, found that what was described as insights into Planting Beans into Soldiers was not really so. It was more a collection of various thoughts concerning this Divine Power. Since Planting Beans into Soldiers had already reached Great Completion, to make further progress, it would be necessary to change the existing framework. The thoughts on the surface of the Scripture Scroll Soil were about how to change that framework. As Chen Fei cast Planting Beans into Soldiers, he read the content on the surface of the Scripture Scroll Soil, combining it with his current insight, and more ideas spontaneously emerged in his mind. On the battlefield, a few warriors shook slightly, suddenly duplicating themselves, and instantly killed the Sun Moon Realm opponents in front of them. The limit of one hundred and eight warriors seemed to be broken, as there were now one hundred and ten warriors on the battlefield. But soon, the newly duplicated warriors twisted and then dissipated once more. The duplication was unstable, and when one warrior duplicated into two, each warrior¡¯s Basic Realm dropped. Chen Fei looked up at the direction of the battlefield, his gaze wavering, and continued to verify some thoughts while looking at the content of the Scripture Scroll Soil within the Concealment Bell. ¡°You few, come with me.¡± Suddenly, a chilling voice rang out, and Chen Fei turned his head in confusion. It was a Witch of the Meng Clan in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and Chen Fei glanced at Wu Ze, then at the late-stage Rule Integration Realm individual, finding them remarkably alike in appearance. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it said that after killing a peer in the Rule Integration Realm, one could return to the camp?¡± a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Hill Clan stepped forward and spoke dissatisfiedly. ¡°Haven¡¯t you returned to the camp, where are you now? There is another task at hand, don¡¯t ask too many questions, this is my last warning!¡± Wu Han coldly eyed the Hill Clan Rule Integration Realm member, as if she would draw her sword at any moment. The Hill Clan Rule Integration Realm member¡¯s face paled slightly, and he took a few steps back, not daring to speak again. Wu Han once again turned her head to look at the thirty-something Rule Integration Realm warriors she had just pointed out, and seeing that no one else came forward to challenge her, snorted coldly and said, ¡°Since there are no objections, now you all follow me and set out!¡± After dropping these words, Wu Han, along with the other two late-stage Rule Integration Realm of the Wu Meng Clan, flew towards a position at the rear side. Chen Fei¡¯s brows were deeply furrowed as he glanced at the direction of the battlefield, realizing that he had been selected, and thus, he could no longer endlessly summon warriors. However, observing the situation, this probing confrontation had already entered its latter half, and the time to cease combat and gather troops was not far off. The only thing Chen Fei had not anticipated was that upon returning to the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s camp, he would still be deployed. To say that the Wu Meng Clan had no credibility would not be entirely true, but when it came to the Rule Integration Realm warriors of the Black Stone Domain, the Wu Meng Clan was indeed very casual, only maintaining some semblance of an attitude on the surface. In total, thirty-five Black Stone Domain Rule Integration Realm warriors followed behind Wu Han. Aside from Chen Fei, who was at the early stage, there were also another eight at this same stage; the rest were all mid-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors. Spanning ten thousand li, Wu Han and three other late-stage Wu Meng Clan Rule Integration Realm stopped in mid-air. Chen Fei looked past Wu Han to a basin hundreds of li away where a dozen Rule Integration Realm warriors were flying towards them. Not only were these Rule Integration Realm warriors fewer in number, but their cultivation realms were also weaker compared to Chen Fei¡¯s side. The only notable figure was a late-stage Rule Integration Realm warrior from the Xuan Clan leading the way. ¡°Wu Han, you did come as we agreed, but have you brought too many Rule Integration Realm warriors with you?¡± Hundreds of li away, the Xuan Clan¡¯s Tu Ying looked at Wu Han, her clear and beautiful voice echoing in all directions. ¡°Less idle talk, where is my brother!¡± Wu Han demanded in a low and fierce tone. ¡°I already said I would bring Wu Jia, and naturally, I keep my promises.¡± Tu Ying covered her mouth lightly, the space beside her fluctuated, and a wilting figure appeared to one side. From hundreds of li away, Wu Han stared at the figure, her eyes almost splitting. Wu Jia, at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, controlled two secondary rules and was attempting to comprehend a third. More importantly, Wu Jia hadn¡¯t even reached a thousand years in his cultivation. Within the entire Wu Meng Clan, he was a renowned genius. But years ago, the animosity between the Xuan Clan and Wu Meng Clan fully erupted, and Wu Jia was captured due to a mistake. It was assumed that Wu Jia would not escape death, yet, unexpectedly, the Xuan Clan did not kill him, sparing him his life. Now, looking at that withered figure, far from the splendor of his peak Rule Integration Realm, the aura he emitted didn¡¯t even reach the Sun Moon Realm. Clearly, his cultivation realm had been completely ruined. Even if he were rescued now, it was feared he would never be able to return to his former realm, let alone attempt to reach the Open Heaven Realm. ¡°Xuan Clan, you all deserve death!¡± Wu Han cried out furiously, about to rush over but was immediately held back by a Wu Meng Clan member beside her. ¡°Don¡¯t act rashly. Otherwise, in my shock, my hands might not be so gentle.¡± Tu Ying held Wu Jia¡¯s head in one hand, lifting him up with ease, looking at Wu Han with a smile, then glanced towards the empty space behind Wu Han. Because of the secondary rule of Space ¡°Solidify¡±, Chen Fei noticed the change in Tu Ying¡¯s gaze. However, even if Chen Fei had not noticed Tu Ying¡¯s shifting gaze, he was aware that behind him, hundreds of li away, several Wu Meng Clan peak Rule Integration Realm warriors were in fact following. Not only on the side of the Meng Clan, but behind Tu Ying, there were also peak Rule Integration Realm warriors from the Xuan Clan. Chen Fei speculated that Wu Han¡¯s status must be unusual, possibly related to an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse; otherwise, the Xuan Clan on the other side would not have put on such a show. The Wu Meng Clan member whose cultivation had been mostly abolished likely would not have survived until now. ¡°What do you want!¡± Wu Han took a deep breath, trying to calm herself as she asked. ¡°Let¡¯s play a game.¡± Tu Ying slightly tilted her chin up, looking at Wu Han, and said, ¡°The number of Rule Integration Realm warriors you¡¯ve brought is a bit high, but no matter, I am kind-hearted after all.¡± As Tu Ying spoke, she threw out a top-grade Dao artifact, which expanded in the wind and transformed into a gigantic chessboard. ¡°Let them enter, and we¡¯ll play a game of chess. Win, and I will return your brother to you!¡± Tu Ying said cheerfully. ¡°You, go in!¡± Wu Han looked at the chessboard, pointed forward with her right hand, commanding without hesitation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Wu Han selected the Rule Integration Realm warriors from the returning ranks of various clans capable of slaying those at the same rank due to their extraordinary ability. Pitting the Rule Integration Realm warriors of the Black Stone Domain against each other, the Wu Meng Clan would not feel heartache. Otherwise, if the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s members were to go like this, other voices would emerge within the clan. Thirty-five Rule Integration Realm warriors involuntarily turned their heads to look at Wu Han. Were their lives really to be gambled in a game to save her brother? ¡°You can choose not to enter, but afterward, do you think you¡¯ll be able to live comfortably for long?¡± Wu Han looked down coldly at the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm warriors and said, ¡°Enter now, and if you survive, you won¡¯t have to take part in battles for a year!¡± Chapter 1100 - Chapter 1100: Chapter 1056: Not In Control of Oneself Chapter 1100: Chapter 1056: Not In Control of Oneself Thirty-five cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm glanced at each other, their eyes full of helplessness. Months ago, the Wu Meng Clan had already made it clear that no cultivator from the Rule Integration Realm was allowed to leave the Black Stone Domain; if even one was found missing, the corresponding Race would have to compensate with ten of the same rank from the Rule Integration Realm to pay with their lives. Let alone the fact that one life was to be compensated with ten, the Wu Meng Clan could likely mobilize the Open Heaven Realm just to make an example by capturing you directly. The Open Heaven Realm was entirely different from the Rule Integration Realm; the difficulty of escaping the pursuit of someone from the Open Heaven Realm was unimaginable. As a result, not a single cultivator dared to flee from the Black Stone Domain. As for the entire Race fleeing the Black Stone Domain together, it would most likely mean the extermination of the entire clan. They could neither advance nor retreat. ¡°If we come out from the inside, do we really not have to engage in battles for a year?¡± A cultivator from the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t help but ask. Now that the Xuan Clan had come to the Black Stone Domain, this year would likely be the most brutal time for confrontations between the two sides; avoiding this period was not unacceptable. ¡°You can choose not to believe and therefore not to enter!¡± Wu Han snorted coldly. The thirty-five cultivators remained silent; at this moment, aside from believing, there seemed to be no other choice. If you didn¡¯t enter, and Wu Han took note of you, with the current situation, there really were many ways to kill you. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± A Forest Clan cultivator whispered sharply, then turned and flew towards the direction of the chessboard, with the other cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm gritting their teeth and following behind. Chen Fei remained silent from beginning to end, as the strength of the Wu Meng Clan was too formidable, leaving those from the Black Stone Domain at the Rule Integration Realm with very few options, or rather, no choice at all. When the cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm reached fifty miles away from the chessboard, a massive suction force emerged, followed by thirty-five figures vanishing into thin air. Chen Fei felt a powerful force binding him, then this force flung him to a certain place. Chen Fei tumbled through the air and landed on the ground, only to find that he still couldn¡¯t move. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept around; mountains and rivers came into view, the terrain appeared to be quite complex. Top Grade Dao Artifacts, in terms of might, could not compare with the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, but in sheer power alone, they were far superior to those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Therefore, no one who entered with brute force could break the constraints, not a single cultivator from the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei, with a cultivation at merely the initial stage of the Rule Integration Realm on the surface, naturally could not accomplish such a feat either, unless Chen Fei displayed all his power, but the situation had not escalated to that extent yet. From a distance earlier, the chessboard didn¡¯t seem large, but upon truly arriving here, one could no longer perceive the specific dimensions within. They were forbidden from flying, and their perception was compressed within a mile; anything beyond was shrouded in fog. Chen Fei activated the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, and the three Space Secondary Rules were mobilized, breaking through the fog beyond a mile. In an instant, with the Space Rules as an anchor, Chen Fei encompassed the entire chessboard within his perception. Three hundred miles long and one hundred and fifty miles wide, these were the specific dimensions of the space within the chessboard. At this moment, the other thirty-four cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm from the Black Stone Domain were scattered in every corner of the chessboard, while the Xuan Clan¡¯s several cultivators were on the other side of the chessboard. The perception of the Black Stone Domain¡¯s cultivators was confined within a mile, but those from the Xuan Clan had no such restrictions. Moreover, the control over the vital energy of heaven and earth was entirely in the hands of the Xuan Clan; the cultivators from the Black Stone Domain could only draw upon their own power. Thus, even though the number of cultivators from the Black Stone Domain appeared greater, the advantage was entirely on the side of the Xuan Clan. Outside the chessboard, Tu Ying looked at Wu Han, casually tossing the Ruyi in her hand aside, then took a step forward, approaching the chessboard. ¡°Please!¡± Tu Ying gestured with her right hand. ¡°Hmph!¡± Wu Han hummed coldly and moved to the other end of the chessboard. This game was for them to act as flag bearers, while the many cultivators in the chessboard were the pieces in a contest of strategy and power. Simultaneously, a force enveloped the area to prevent any interference. Inside the chessboard, Chen Fei was observing everything around him when he suddenly sensed something, looked up to the sky, and saw two vast figures appear in the heights, overlooking everything here. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated, and then he sensed the cultivators from the Black Stone Domain starting to move. The turns were played by Wu Han and Tu Ying at swift speed; in just a short while, the cultivators from both sides within the chessboard had already clashed. In this so-called game of chess, one¡¯s skill at the game was one aspect, while the outcome of the battle among the cultivators within the chessboard was another. Even if your skills at chess were superior, but your pieces within the chessboard faltered in battle, in the end, the entire game would still be lost. All the cultivators inside the chessboard were at the mercy of the external players, controlled by Wu Han and Tu Ying, and only when two pieces opposed each other would they regain the ability to move; this was also when the battle would begin. On the side of the Black Stone Domain, the only thing the many cultivators could do was to fight with all their might when encountering the opposing pieces. Although they couldn¡¯t control the vital energy of heaven and earth and their perception was limited, within their bodies each cultivator from the Rule Integration Realm had already cultivated a Source Point Space, so they wouldn¡¯t run out of essence force in a short period. Thus, although his battle strength was affected, it wasn¡¯t to the most fatal extent. Chen Fei¡¯s figure had been displaced tens of miles within the chessboard, and as time went on, his face inevitably grew somewhat dark. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei was about to encounter the opposing chess piece, but rather that the chess skills displayed by Wu Han were not utterly abysmal, but they were still completely crushed by the Xuan Clan¡¯s Tu Ying. In a situation where he clearly had more pieces on his hands, he was being defeated so soundly that he was losing his gear in disarray. In just the time that had passed, out of the thirty-five Rule Integration Realm entities from Black Stone Domain, four had already perished, whereas from the opposing Xuan Clan and its vassal clans, only one Rule Integration Realm entity had died. The death of that one was not due to a sudden improvement in Wu Han¡¯s chess skills, but purely because a Rule Integration Realm fighter from the Black Stone Domain fought desperately and managed to slay an opponent. Within this chessboard, each area had its own rules; good strategic deployment of troops could afford one¡¯s own side a greater advantage. But, as things currently stood, every clash between the pieces showed the advantage was on the Xuan Clan¡¯s side. At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t be an overstatement to say that if things continued, not many from the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm would survive, let alone die in droves. Fortunately, there¡¯s a rule in this chessboard game: once one side has fewer than five pieces left, it will be deemed to have lost. Chen Fei, pulled by the power of the chessboard, leapt over a tall mountain and arrived in the midst of a basin, where the power of the chessboard dissipated, and at the same time, a Rule Integration Realm Early Stage warrior from the Qing Clan leapt into view. The only thing Wu Han¡¯s chess skills could guarantee, it seems, was to have warriors of the same rank in the Rule Integration Realm clash, rather than allowing the Xuan Clan to fight with an unfair rank advantage. ¡°Human race?¡± Wu Yue looked at Chen Fei, his eyes flashing with a cold light, and within a twenty-mile radius, all the power of heaven and earth was bestowed upon Wu Yue, boosting his power instantly. ¡°Trap! Seal!¡± Wu Yue pointed at Chen Fei, and the power of heaven and earth in the surrounding space began to constrain Chen Fei, causing his body to involuntarily sink a bit. His essence force was weakened by more than 30%, and his perception of the rules also became blurred. To resonate with the rules, he would need to expend much more energy. Of course, this didn¡¯t affect Chen Fei much. At most, it just gave Chen Fei a taste of the suffocating conditions under which the other Rule Integration Realm warriors from Black Stone Domain had been fighting. To be able to turn the tables and kill an opponent under such conditions, as that one warrior from the Hill Clan had in the Rule Integration Realm mid-stage, was truly not easy. ¡°Die!¡± Wu Yue shouted furiously, his figure transformed into dozens of afterimages surrounding Chen Fei. With the enhancement from the power of heaven and earth, these illusions seemed incredibly real, making it difficult to distinguish the true from the false. Naturally, Chen Fei could see clearly, but with so many of Wu Meng Clan¡¯s eyes on the outside world watching, he could not reveal strength beyond what an early-stage Rule Integration Realm should possess. Dozens of warriors materialized around Chen Fei, corresponding one-on-one and colliding with the afterimages created by Wu Yue. In the time that had just passed, more than half of the 108 warriors Chen Fei had materialized on the front lines had dissipated. During collective warfare, an individual¡¯s power was indeed limited. Only now could Chen Fei manifest warriors to aid himself. ¡°Boom!¡± The warriors almost collapsed on contact, but some of the hints within were seemingly enough to help Chen Fei determine Wu Yue¡¯s real body. Chen Fei flipped his body, and the Qianyuan Sword was positioned in front of him. ¡°Bang!¡± Tremendous Strength surged, and Chen Fei was knocked flying less than half a mile backward as Wu Yue charged at him again, followed by dozens of figures attacking Chen Fei all over again. Chen Fei repeated his old trick, creating dozens of warriors again to crash against Wu Yue¡¯s illusory figures to discern his real position. In this back and forth defense, Chen Fei was guarding flawlessly. Although constantly pressed, the aura about him remained steady, and he did not show any signs of fatigue. Wu Yue¡¯s expression turned somewhat ferocious; killing a Rule Integration Realm entity from the Black Stone Domain would bring a handsome reward from the Xuan Clan, even the exemption from colliding on the frontline for a period of time. Now, with both the right time and place in his favor in this zone, the failure to capture this human race was infuriating to Wu Yue. In less than the time it takes for a cup of tea to cool, Chen Fei suddenly sensed the power of the chessboard reappearing slowly, while Wu Yue frowned. Clearly, with no victory discerned here for some time, under the rules of the chessboard game, these two pieces, the flags of both sides, were soon free to be redeployed. ¡°Next time, you won¡¯t be so lucky!¡± Looking at Chen Fei, Wu Yue declared coldly, his heart unwilling to accept the outcome. Given a little more time, he was certain he could break through the defenses of this human race; he was just that short of time. Chen Fei glanced at Wu Yue, his figure suddenly darted forward, stabbing the sword toward Wu Yue¡¯s head. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Wu Yue was taken aback, then a mocking expression appeared in his eyes. Having been suppressed all this time, the human race dared to counterattack just before leaving. Wu Yue moved forward instead of retreating, taking a step forward. But as he took that step, he didn¡¯t appear in front of Chen Fei but behind him instead. In that instant, the space around him suddenly expanded and then collapsed, causing Wu Yue to misjudge the distance. ¡°Chi!¡± Before Wu Yue could react, a sword blade that had been ready for a long time pierced through the back of his head, the tip emerging from Wu Yue¡¯s forehead. Chapter 1101 - Chapter 1101: Chapter 1057: Open Heaven and Earth Chapter 1101: Chapter 1057: Open Heaven and Earth Wu Yue¡¯s figure stiffened, his eyes filled with disbelief as he died at the hands of this human, after being suppressed by him for so long. Chen Fei withdrew his sword, and Wu Yue¡¯s body wavered for a moment before collapsing onto the ground. Only at this moment did the binding power of the chessboard truly fall upon Chen Fei, and as Chen Fei had slain a person from the Rule Integration Realm, an option to leave appeared in his perception. By killing one from the Rule Integration Realm, he could leave? Chen Fei naturally did not hesitate and chose to leave. The pulling force of the chessboard changed, directly teleporting Chen Fei¡¯s body to the outside, next to Wu Han. ¡°What are you doing out here!¡± Seeing Chen Fei appear, Wu Han frowned immediately, her impatience clear in her tone. ¡°Killing an opponent from the Rule Integration Realm allows one to choose to leave the chessboard¡­¡± ¡°Go back, before the game is over, come out again, and you¡¯ll be slain!¡± Wu Han waved her hand and cut Chen Fei off. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed tightly, his gaze turning back to the chessboard where he saw the Hill Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm member, who had also been slain, indeed had returned to the chessboard. So Wu Han¡¯s earlier promise of surviving and avoiding a year of conflicts was actually contingent on waiting for the chessboard game to completely conclude. Truly, she did not regard the lives of the Rule Integration Realm from the Black Stone Domain as important. Chen Fei looked at Wu Han, sensing the Rule Integration Realm Peak power of the Wu Clan hundreds of miles away, as well as the constant vigilance of Indestructible Vision, feeling an overwhelming sense of dread. In this region, there existed power surpassing the Peak of Rule Integration Realm; this power was watching this place. If Chen Fei made even the slightest inappropriate move, probably the next moment, a world-ending power would descend. Chen Fei said no more, glanced at Wu Han, and with a flash, returned to the chessboard as the restraining power of the chessboard fell upon him again. The force of the chessboard pulled Chen Fei, spanning nearly a hundred miles, to another lake where there awaited a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Tan Clan. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed. He found he had been somewhat optimistic about Wu Han¡¯s chess skills, which could previously ensure equality of cultivation realm between opposing pieces. As the game continued, the shortcomings in Wu Han¡¯s chess skills became increasingly apparent, to the point where she could no longer guarantee a fair match of realms. The only advantage was that in this region, the control of the environmental forces had fallen into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Fighting against someone of lower cultivation realm, even with the bolstering of environmental forces, could not change the disparity between their realms. Outside, Wu Han watched the situation on the chessboard, her frustration rising continuously, yet she was utterly helpless. Wu Han had always believed her chess skills were not inferior, but facing Tu Ying today, she realized her skills were much weaker. Facing the relentless pressure from Tu Ying, Wu Han was left only with the ability to defend. Chen Fei having to face a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was not actually Wu Han¡¯s intention. Although she did not care about the life and death of the Rule Integration Realm members from the Black Stone Domain, the outcome of the chess game was tied to her brother¡¯s life; Wu Han could not joke about that. As for that human from the Rule Integration Realm, he had good potential, but whether he lived or died was his fate. Within the chessboard, Chen Fei looked at the opposite mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member from the Tan Clan, and assessed the whole chessboard situation again. In just the brief time that had passed, many new changes had occurred in the game; judging by this trend, Wu Han¡¯s side had no chance left. Even though Wu Han¡¯s side had far more Rule Integration Realm members at the beginning than Tu Ying¡¯s. There was no possibility of a turnaround, unless Chen Fei showed his true strength, but if he did so, he might face a thorough investigation by the Wu Meng Clan afterward. Chen Fei twirled the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, the environmental forces around the lake beginning to weaken the opposing Tan Clan member, then Chen Fei stepped back, standing at the edge of the lake. ¡°Don¡¯t struggle in vain!¡± Ou Zheng of the Tan Clan stared at Chen Fei, taking several steps and rushing towards him. As Ou Zheng moved, Chen Fei also moved. The Space Rules swelled on the path of Ou Zheng¡¯s advance, instantly expanding and then naturally collapsing, with all manipulations of the rules completed in a moment. Ou Zheng had not even managed to react, and Chen Fei¡¯s control over space had already ended. This fleeting control over space normally wouldn¡¯t hinder Ou Zheng at all, for the duration of the space control was too short. Yet, this brief manipulation of space, coupled with the supportive forces of the environment, actually caused a deviation in Ou Zheng¡¯s direction of advancement. Several miles covered in a few steps, a slight deviation at the start would lead to a significant difference in the end. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s manipulation of space had no regular pattern; this irregular layering of space momentarily allowed Chen Fei to constantly maintain a distance from Ou Zheng. While this distance was rapidly decreasing, it ultimately bought Chen Fei quite a bit of time, and the duel of chess pieces was constrained by time. Ou Zheng looked coldly at Chen Fei. Being a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm facing an early-stage Rule Integration Realm in an inescapable environment, if he still let him escape, it would become a joke. Finally, Ou Zheng cut off all of Chen Fei¡¯s options for escape, his spear glinting like a streak of light, aiming at Chen Fei¡¯s head. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword was sent flying in a dramatic arc, and Chen Fei spewed a mouthful of blood, his body slamming harshly into the lake below, instantly spreading mist in all directions. Ou Zheng frowned slightly; this spear thrust had, unexpectedly, not killed this member of the human race. The surrounding space, rippling with wrinkles, was the result of this human¡¯s release of force. In the manipulation of the Space Secondary Rules, this human had exhibited a high level of achievement. Unfortunately, his basic realm was insufficient, and no amount of skill could bridge their current power disparity. If one spear thrust couldn¡¯t kill him, then several more would! Just as Ou Zheng was about to plunge into the lake, the diffusing mist around him trembled slightly, then transformed into countless illusory figures of Chen Fei, fleeing in every direction. Ou Zheng paused slightly; these numerous illusions were clearly a variant application of the natural forces, quite profound. Ou Zheng was momentarily confused. By the time he recovered, Chen Fei had already made it to the other side of the lake. Ou Zheng turned his gaze toward Chen Fei, his eyes narrowing slightly, marveling that someone in the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm could be so difficult to kill. A moment later, with Chen Fei severely injured, the confrontation ended. Ou Zheng had failed to kill Chen Fei and before leaving, he fixated his gaze on Chen Fei as if trying to memorize his face and aura. Bound by the power of the chessboard, Chen Fei once again began to move within the game, soon encountering a member of the Miao Clan who was also in the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Seeing that it was another early stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, Chen Fei breathed a slight sigh of relief. There was no need to pretend so strenuously anymore; after all, justifying how someone from the early stage could reasonably escape from the hands of someone in the mid-stage required a lot of reasons to support it. Now ¡°severely injured,¡± Chen Fei faced another early-stage cultivator, opting for primarily defensive tactics; after all, it was unreasonable to expect him, wounded as he was, to kill another Rule Integration Realm cultivator. As Chen Fei was still struggling to defend against the attack of the Miao Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, the entire chessboard suddenly trembled slightly, and the surrounding binding power vanished, throwing Chen Fei out of the chessboard. In a dizzying whirl, Chen Fei appeared next to Wu Han, along with four other Rule Integration Realm cultivators. All bore injuries, but Chen Fei¡¯s ¡°severe wounds¡± were not the most serious among them. ¡°Hahaha, Wu Han, it seems you won¡¯t be able to save your brother after all!¡± Tu Ying taunted loudly from the other side. Wu Han looked at the five of them with significant dissatisfaction before turning to Tu Ying. The next moment, a massive column of light streaked across the sky and struck where Tu Ying stood, causing his body to tremble slightly and then shred into pieces. But soon, a hundred miles away, Tu Ying¡¯s figure reappeared unscathed. Suddenly, the celestial wood darkened, and a hand that overshadowed the sun descended from the sky toward Wu Han¡¯s position. Seeing the hand, Chen Fei¡¯s soul shook violently, Open Heaven Realm! Wherever the hand passed, space seemed to undergo a recreation, as in the opening of the heavens and earth. In front of this hand, even the peak of the Rule Integration Realm was but dust, easily erased in a flash. If such a hand were to hit Chen Fei, there would be no chance for a blood rebirth, for his whole being would be pulverized into nothingness, leaving no opportunity for such a resurrection. Perhaps only by relying on the message entrusted in the void could Chen Fei be reborn. Wu Han, watching the descending hand, had all traces of cold detachment gone from her face, replaced only with reverence. This was the ancestor personally intervening to save Wu Jia and eradicate several Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Xuan Clan at the same time. ¡°Buzz!¡± Within a thousand miles, space suddenly vibrated slightly, and in Chen Fei¡¯s view, it was as if a hand had adjusted the rules within that radius. A scar-like tear in the void appeared abruptly in front of the giant Open Heaven hand, the two colliding silently. The Open Heaven Realm of the Xuan Clan had arrived. Suddenly, the whole world grew silent, all sounds ceasing, leaving only the countless fines cracks appearing in the celestial wood, those of the Return to Nothing Realm¡¯s space barrier being shattered. Though the cracks were momentary, they were still horrifying. This was the first time Chen Fei had seen the space of the Return to Nothing Realm cracked; the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t achieve this, as the most Chen Fei had seen in peak Rule Integration Realm duels was severe space quakes. Far from being shattered, there was still quite a distance. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression subtly changed, and he positioned the Qianyuan Sword in front of him; a massive surge then swept over him, hurling him far away. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A dazzling light surrounded Wu Han, shielding her from the surge and leaving her unscathed. The light protected only her, with no regard for the other five Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Black Stone Domain. Wu Han wasn¡¯t about to bother about them. Having lost the game, her chess skills might not match Tu Ying¡¯s, and these Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Black Stone Domain had also disappointed her, proving to be merely from some minor place. Following the force, Chen Fei drifted for hundreds of miles but continued to watch the celestial wood. How should one break through from the peak of the Rule Integration Realm to the Open Heaven Realm? Chapter 1102 - Chapter 1102: Chapter 1058: Backstab Chapter 1102: Chapter 1058: Backstab ¡°Wu Meng Clan, you are still as untrustworthy as ever, playing a game with you can still end in a change of heart, truly you can¡¯t expect too much from you!¡± A voice came from the Xuan Clan¡¯s direction, filled with mockery. ¡°Using my clansmen as pawns, how dare you call this a game?¡± Another cold voice came from the Wu Meng Clan. ¡°So this is how it is, you can just disregard the rules we just agreed upon? Just like back when your Wu Meng Clan stabbed our Xuan Clan in the back, all with sufficient reasons, right?¡± Laughter erupted, the tone of mockery intensifying. ¡°That was in the past; now our Wu Meng Clan has actively retreated to this remote Black Stone Domain. What else do you want from us?¡± ¡°What do we want? You¡¯ll know soon enough!¡± The voices ceased, the only sound being the colliding powers in the Celestial Wood above, seemingly refining this region once more. The Xuan Clan¡¯s Tu Ying glanced at Wu Han, then retreated, flying in the direction from which he had come. ¡°Chase, don¡¯t let any of them escape!¡± When Wu Han saw Tu Ying leaving, he turned back to glance at the surrounding Rule Integration Realms, ordering harshly before charging out the first, trying to rescue Wu Jaw from Tu Ying¡¯s grasp. A hundred miles away, Chen Fei noted Wu Han¡¯s gaze, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, but he still followed and flew up. Given that there were still many from the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm watching, the remaining five Rule Integration Realms from the Black Stone Domain, regardless of injury, had to follow the given orders. Regarding what was said earlier about surviving the chessboard and not having to partake in battle for a year, it was directly ignored by Wu Han. Maintaining the speed expected of someone in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and combined with severe injuries, Chen Fei soon lost track of Wu Han and the other Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realms. Chen Fei was considering whether to stop somewhere when suddenly three more from the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm rushed up from behind. ¡°Human race, go that way!¡± He Yan saw Chen Fei and promptly gave the order. Chen Fei didn¡¯t speak, turned in a direction, and followed behind the three Wu Meng Clan members, flying towards the northeast. After flying not more than a thousand miles, Chen Fei sensed fluctuations from a battle ahead. Though now thousands of miles away from the location of the chessboard, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that, under these circumstances, the Wu Meng Clan would actually manage to intercept the Xuan Clan. ¡°Tu Ying, you¡¯re not going anywhere today. Set my brother free and I might consider letting you leave!¡± Wu Han shouted sternly. ¡°Your Wu Meng Clan¡¯s words are unreliable; I dare not trust them,¡± Tu Ying replied with a light laugh, full of mockery. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Wu Han¡¯s eyes filled with a chilling cold, no longer speaking. Hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei could see the scene of the battle clearly Wu Han alone was fighting against Tu Ying, who was in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and also against two from the Tan Clan in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, and still, Wu Han seemed to have the upper hand. In chess, Wu Han was pressed to the floor by Tu Ying, but in physical fight, Wu Han was actually better. No wonder Wu Han looked down upon the Rule Integration Realms of the Black Stone Domain; in the chessboard, they were mostly without the aid of the heavenly and earthly forces. However, being unable to immediately slay the opponent from the Xuan Clan Vassal Clan, in Wu Han¡¯s view, was simply incompetence. If Wu Han herself were on the chessboard, with or without the support of heavenly and earthly forces, she would undoubtedly be able to slay an opponent of the same rank. ¡°You can¡¯t escape!¡± Wu Han, sensing the arrival of her kin, couldn¡¯t help but smile. Though lacking Rule Integration Realms in the late stages, it was enough to engage the two Tan Clan mid-stage Rule Integration Realms, giving her a definite chance to slay Tu Ying. Tu Ying, looking at the three Wu Meng Clan members and a seemingly inconsequential human hundreds of miles away, frowned slightly. ¡°Go!¡± Tu Ying shouted lowly, beginning to fight while retreating toward the direction of the Xuan Clan. ¡°Leave? Can you really escape?¡± Wu Han snorted coldly, her Breaking Mist Saber manifesting a Sword Wall, trapping Tu Ying in place. Although Tu Ying broke through it quickly, the steps of his retreat couldn¡¯t help but halt. With the advantage in power, Wu Han naturally controlled the rhythm of the battle. ¡°Wu Han, we are here to assist you!¡± He Yan shouted from behind. He Yan and Wu Han were peers, even childhood sweethearts, but in terms of family background and talents, Wu Han was undoubtedly superior. Thus, while He Yan was still in the mid-stages of the Rule Integration Realm, Wu Han had already broken through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm decades ago. ¡°Human race, get moving faster, and don¡¯t let me catch you avoiding the fight, or else I will execute you without mercy! Now, charge and engage one of the Tan Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realms!¡± He Yan turned to look at Chen Fei, his expression icy. Chen Fei, with his head slightly bowed, flew forward, forcing a Rule Integration Realm Early Stage, and still severely wounded at that, to engage a Rule Integration Realm Mid-Stage from the Tan Clan. These Wu Meng Clan, they really only look at the results, disregarding the process. When the Wu Meng Clan first entered the Black Stone Domain, even under strict demands, they still offered some incentives. At present, when it came down to individual practitioners in the Black Stone Domain within the Rule Integration Realm, they simply weren¡¯t given any benefits at all. Perhaps it had always been like this, but since Chen Fei had been stationed at the Po Luo Mountain Range, he hadn¡¯t really noticed. Now, he had personally witnessed the attitude of the Wu Meng Clan towards the individuals of the Black Stone Domain. Wu Han was not an exception, as the entire Wu Meng Clan maintained this haughty demeanor. Transforming into a sword light, Chen Fei seized the opportunity to intercept a practitioner of the Tan Clan from the Rule Integration Realm who had just been repelled by Wu Han. ¡°Get lost!¡± The practitioner from the Tan Clan glanced at Chen Fei, with a formidable Sword Wall enveloping Chen Fei from top to bottom. Chen Fei stepped back, the Sword Wall nearly grazing his body as it slashed towards the distance, and then Chen Fei stepped forward again, blocking in front of this practitioner of the Tan Clan once more. The subtle, delicate expansion of the space was exquisitely demonstrated by Chen Fei. On the other side, with the addition of three mid-stage practitioners from the Rule Integration Realm under He Yan, Wu Han¡¯s might surged in an instant, pressing down on Tu Ying with a frenzy of attacks. Tu Ying¡¯s complexion turned slightly pale; with each blow she took from Wu Han¡¯s attacks, she involuntarily stepped back. Within a short period of time, Tu Ying had already retreated dozens of steps. Continuing at this rate, after a hundred more moves, Tu Ying would break down her defenses, and by then, life and death would be completely at Wu Han¡¯s mercy. ¡°So you really don¡¯t care about your brother¡¯s life at all!?¡± Tu Ying roared angrily. ¡°Don¡¯t think to threaten me with my brother¡¯s life. If he dies, you will only die a more miserable death!¡± Wu Han gave no quarter, completely unaffected by the threat. ¡°Very well, very well, truly a loving pair of siblings. Today has opened my eyes,¡± Tu Ying laughed loudly, but Wu Han didn¡¯t respond at all, her Breaking Mist Saber moving faster with each strike, as if she would cleave Tu Ying on the spot in the next moment. ¡°Young Master!¡± The practitioner from the Tan Clan, seeing Tu Ying in distress, instantly deployed forbidden techniques, the massive power spreading all around him, and then his saber slashed towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s brow slightly furrowed; there was already no reason left to restrain this practitioner from the Tan Clan. The gap between them was too large, and even the most exquisite manipulation of the Space Secondary Rules could not bridge the chasm between them. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei spat out a mouthful of blood mist, his figure involuntarily flipping backward. Another practitioner from the Tan Clan, also besieged by the three under He Yan, desperately moved closer to Tu Ying, attempting to use his own life to block a sword blow for her. Tu Ying¡¯s gaze shifted, perceiving the situation on the field, and suddenly a strange smile appeared on her pale face. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong!¡± A surge of horror arose in Wu Han¡¯s soul. Without any hesitation, she abandoned the advantage she had just gained and instantly flew backward. A light shone on Tu Ying¡¯s body, initially as small as a grain of rice, but it quickly enveloped her entire body. The light illuminated the surroundings, strangely warm, making one unable to resist the urge to throw themselves into it. Wu Han¡¯s complexion changed; this was no warmth, but the dissolution of the soul, creating an illusion. If this continued, she would end up reduced to a pile of ash. As she passed by Chen Fei, Wu Han caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of her eye. Her left hand suddenly shot out, grasping towards his shoulder. Wu Han intended to use Chen Fei¡¯s body to block the light. Even if he couldn¡¯t completely shield it, with a practitioner from the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm in front, the damage she would receive would naturally be less. Even if it was just a little, the death of this member of the human race would have some value. After all, whether she used him as a shield or not, this human was bound to die! Wu Han reached out with one hand, but ultimately grasped nothing. The space between her and Chen Fei underwent intense expansion, which caused Wu Han to misjudge the distance, more crucially, Wu Han hadn¡¯t expected that this member of the human race would dare to use Space Secondary Rules against her. She, Wu Han, belonged to the Wu Meng Clan which never regarded themselves as anything less than the heavens of the entire Black Stone Domain. Within the Black Stone Domain, even if the dozen or so races banded together, they wouldn¡¯t be enough to contend with the Wu Meng Clan. This lowly member of the human race, about to die, dared to resist her. Was he not afraid that she would trouble the entire human race afterwards? Wu Han glared coldly at Chen Fei one more time. It was already too late to continue using Chen Fei as a shield. Tu Ying¡¯s attack had already arrived. ¡°Buzz!¡± The space within a hundred miles seemed as if it had been plowed by something. But when the light dissipated, the stones below remained unaltered. Only the vegetation, with a gust of wind, turned directly into ashes. Tu Ying¡¯s attack targeted only living beings. ¡°Kikiki, Wu Han, it seems you won¡¯t be able to kill me today. See you another day!¡± Tu Ying looked at Wu Han, whose body was glowing, and laughed loudly. Then, the space warped, and he, along with two other members of the Tan Clan, vanished. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Cough, cough, cough!¡± He Yan coughed up blood continuously. Not long after the blood spurted out, its life force dissipated into nothing, and then it turned into ashes. He Yan was seriously injured and on the brink of death, but he managed to cling to life due to a jade talisman in his hand. If not for that, he might have ended up like the other two clan members, turned to ashes. ¡°Wu Han, are you alright?¡± He Yan wiped the blood from the corners of his mouth and looked towards Wu Han. Wu Han didn¡¯t speak. She looked at the spot where Tu Ying had disappeared, then turned to look at Chen Fei, her eyes filled with fiery anger as if wanting to set him ablaze. Chapter 1103 - Chapter 1103: Chapter 1059: Slay, Late Stages of the Rule Integration Realm! Chapter 1103: Chapter 1059: Slay, Late Stages of the Rule Integration Realm! At this moment, Chen Fei was like a candle flickering in the wind, his breath threatening to extinguish at any moment, with half of his body already turned to ash. Yet, the vanishing sections were continuously regenerating before being destroyed again. ¡°You actually dare to hide!¡± Wu Han looked at Chen Fei, her eyes filled with unmistakable murderous intent. In Wu Han¡¯s view, if Chen Fei had obediently let himself be captured and used as her shield, she would have the energy to pursue Tu Ying, instead of watching helplessly as Tu Ying escaped. A mere member of the human race, one at the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, had been restless and disobedient since the chess match began. Death was deserved, execution was warranted! Hearing Wu Han¡¯s words and seeing her current expression, Chen Fei, whose body had been regenerating, suddenly stopped the process. ¡°Is this also my fault?¡± Chen Fei looked up at Wu Han, his pale face turning indifferent. ¡°How dare you, who are you talking to!¡± He Yan let out a fierce shout, stepping forward to arrive in front of Chen Fei. ¡°Resist, so that I have a reason to kill more of your human race!¡± He Yan spoke and then slapped Chen Fei across the cheek. He Yan could tell that Wu Han had murderous intentions toward Chen Fei, and at this very moment, he also needed someone to vent on, to alleviate the frustration in his heart. Wasn¡¯t this gravely injured human the perfect target? Chen Fei did not speak, only turned his head to look at He Yan. The palm strike from He Yan, delayed by the expansion of space before Chen Fei, failed to make contact. ¡°You brat, you really dare to resist¡­¡± He Yan began to sneer, mocking the severely injured human at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Bang!¡± He Yan¡¯s speech abruptly cut off as he felt a palm strike land on his cheek, sending a shock through his entire body. He didn¡¯t even have the chance to defend himself. He Yan looked at Chen Fei with disbelief and humiliation in his eyes. The tremendous vitality granted by his rule body kept He Yan from dying immediately. But it only lasted a moment, as a potent force exploded from within He Yan; his head transformed into a mist of blood, and his body toppled backwards. Chen Fei withdrew his striking hand, as his gaze met with Wu Han¡¯s. ¡°I just want to stay alive, why press me so hard!¡± The half of Chen Fei¡¯s body that had not been regenerating all this while was now instantly restored to fullness, and in terms of vitality, there was not the slightest hint of injury. The hidden ace Tu Ying had used moments ago was of extraordinary strength, but Chen Fei¡¯s physique had long reached the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, combined with the Indestructible Vision divine powers. Unable to pierce all of Chen Fei¡¯s defenses instantly, Chen Fei could maintain his peak state endlessly. The look in Wu Han¡¯s eyes changed drastically as she stared at Chen Fei, who had been previously expected to be humiliated by He Yan. Instead, she had witnessed He Yan being slapped to death in a flash. The whole process was fast as lightning, and Wu Han didn¡¯t even have the chance to save He Yan before he was already dead. ¡°For attacking a member of the Wu Meng Clan, the entire human race must pay for your actions!¡± Wu Han roared, her figure flickering as she made her escape. The sudden change in Chen Fei had confused Wu Han, and the injuries she sustained from fending off Tu Ying¡¯s attack only made matters worse. There was no need for Wu Han to risk her life to clash with a human, especially when all she needed to do was return to the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s base. Then, Chen Fei would die, and a group of humans would pay with their lives for his deed! Watching Wu Han¡¯s retreating figure, Chen Fei first activated the Bronze Rune to plunder a portion of He Yan¡¯s talents, followed by a streak of black light that flashed across his eyes, dragging Wu Han directly into the Cangqiong Domain. Chen Fei took a step forward, entering the Cangqiong Domain as well. Thousands of miles away from the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm, the Cangqiong Domain directly used fragments of the Power Rule to erase all traces, leaving Chen Fei with no worries about any subsequent issues. The Chen Fei of now did not wish to kill the Wu Meng Clan, as it would be extremely troublesome. But sometimes, the development of events is always contrary to one¡¯s expectations. The Cangqiong Domain. At this moment, it was shaking violently with Wu Han¡¯s attacks, as if it could shatter the next second. Now made up of thirty-three fragments of the Power Rule, the Cangqiong Domain¡¯s barrier could indeed be shattered by continuous attacks from someone in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. But that would only happen if the Cangqiong Domain was unattended. As Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared inside the Cangqiong Domain, the shaking domain instantly stabilized. Wu Han ceased her assault on the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain and looked warily at Chen Fei, who had suddenly come into view. ¡°Where is this place, and who exactly are you!¡± Wu Han shouted with alarm. There¡¯s no way such an ordinary race as humans would possess such a refined supreme treasure. ¡°Scared?¡± Chen Fei released the aura of a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, and nine warriors of the early stage appeared behind him; merging into Chen Fei, his aura surged, reaching fifty-nine fragments of the Rules. Though still a distance away from the threshold of the late-stage Rule Integration Realm, the gap was no longer markedly significant. In an instant, Chen Fei moved in front of Wu Han, his Qianyuan Sword slashing down directly. Perceiving Chen Fei¡¯s mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivation, Wu Han¡¯s heart relaxed slightly. Just a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, and at this point, there was no longer any reason for the opponent to hide their cultivation. Although Wu Han had sustained some injuries at this point, she felt no fear in her heart when facing someone in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. The only trouble was figuring out how to leave this bizarre mystic realm later on. Countless thoughts flashed through Wu Han¡¯s mind, but her actions did not slow down in the slightest. She flipped her Breaking Mist Saber and slashed it towards Chen Fei¡¯s neck. Heavy and solid, Wu Han had grasped the secondary rule of the earth. With one slash, it was as if the heavens and earth were overturning, with the entire ground smashing down towards you. Moreover, Wu Han¡¯s comprehension was exceptionally profound; otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to suppress Tu Ying and the three others by herself earlier, even gaining the upper hand. Even now, despite her injuries, the power on the Breaking Mist Saber was only slightly diminished. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword and the Breaking Mist Saber collided, causing a slight tremor in the sky. The Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand rebounded, and a terrifying power surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body, but he did not take a single step back. On the contrary, as the Celestial Suppression technique operated, this massive force was quickly refined and became part of Chen Fei¡¯s strength. In contrast, Wu Han, after the exchange, involuntarily took a step back. Looking purely at basic Cultivation Realm, Wu Han would certainly crush Chen Fei. Wu Han had already reached ninety fragments of rules within her body. In martial arts comprehension, Wu Han¡¯s attainments were also extremely high. Within two hundred years, Wu Han was confident she could break through to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm and control a complete secondary rule. But Chen Fei¡¯s physique at the Emperor Realm and the Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword at the stage of Perfection, in terms of overall power, turned out to be even stronger than Wu Han. If Wu Han hadn¡¯t been injured, the battle now would be evenly matched, but many things don¡¯t come with ¡®ifs¡¯. As Chen Fei refined a portion of Wu Han¡¯s power, his momentum grew even stronger. He took a step forward and slashed his sword downwards from above. Wu Han¡¯s face turned slightly pale, and a hint of panic showed in her eyes. What was the deal with this human? He was clearly at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, yet the Wu Meng Clan had never detected anything unusual about him from beginning to end. Now, having clashed head-on, her late-stage Rule Integration Realm battle strength was actually losing to his. And after one move, the human¡¯s aura even became stronger. Countless questions arose in Wu Han¡¯s mind, but there were no answers. Wu Han raised her Breaking Mist Saber, and at this moment, there was no other way out. She would either die here or break through all the obstacles in front of her. But just as she was about to execute her move, Wu Han suddenly realized that she had forgotten a key node in the technique. Having practiced this martial art for nearly a thousand years, the execution of all her moves and divine powers had long since become instinctive, and Wu Han had never imagined that she could forget how to perform a technique. With no time to think of anything else and sensing the power contained in the Qianyuan Sword at that moment, Wu Han changed her move mid-way and held the Breaking Mist Saber horizontally in front of her. ¡°Boom!¡± A much stronger force than the previous one swept over, and Wu Han spewed out a mouthful of blood mist. Her body retreated continuously, and her right arm holding the saber trembled uncontrollably. Wu Han¡¯s mind was in complete disarray. Was she really going to die here? ¡°No!¡± Wu Han let out an angry roar as she burned her forbidden techniques, and her aura suddenly soared. With a ferocious expression, Wu Han arrested her backward motion, and instead of retreating, she charged directly at Chen Fei. If she were to die, then this human would not have an easy time either! ¡°Die!¡± Wu Han appeared in front of Chen Fei, and the Breaking Mist Saber seemed to split heaven and earth as she swung it down at Chen Fei. Chen Fei remained expressionless as he activated the spatial grid. A ray of sword light appeared on the Qianyuan Sword, accompanying Chen Fei¡¯s attack as he stabbed at Wu Han. ¡°Clang!¡± The sword clashed with the saber, only to hold firm for a moment before the Qianyuan Sword overwhelmed the Breaking Mist Saber, cutting into Wu Han¡¯s body. Wherever it passed, it shattered inch by inch. Wu Han¡¯s expression suddenly turned blank. How could it be that after using the forbidden techniques, she lost even more comprehensively? Where did this human¡¯s sudden burst of power come from? He had clearly not used forbidden techniques, so how could there be such a devastating sword energy? If she hadn¡¯t been so harsh on this human before, would things have turned out differently now? The last thought flickered through Wu Han¡¯s mind before she plunged into total darkness. The Qianyuan Sword pressed down on the Breaking Mist Saber, cleaving Wu Han¡¯s body in two. Chen Fei looked at Wu Han¡¯s resentful expression and struck out with his left palm, turning her remaining body into a mist of blood, ensuring her death and the dissipation of her path. Bronze Runes operated, and a ray of light flowed from the blood mist into Chen Fei¡¯s soul. He Yan¡¯s talent, which Chen Fei had just experienced, was one of the rare occasions when he felt an increase in his insight. The talent plundered from Wu Han gave a continuous cold sensation, comparable to the initial experiences of using the Bronze Runes. Beyond plundering her talent, Chen Fei also executed God Devouring, as he was quite curious about the martial arts within the Wu Meng Clan. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As Chen Fei read through the fragments within Wu Han¡¯s soul, his eyes gradually lit up. An hour later, Chen Fei returned to the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s camp. The conflict between the two armies had already ended, and from others, Chen Fei learned that the Xuan Clan had secretly sabotaged one of Wu Meng Clan¡¯s arrangements, but the extent of the loss was not disclosed by the Wu Meng Clan. Chen Fei pondered whether this could be related to Tu Ying and his group¡¯s deliberate visit here? An hour later, the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Supervisor appeared before Chen Fei. Chapter 1104 - Chapter 1104: Chapter 1060: Refining Earth, Water, Fire, Wind Chapter 1104: Chapter 1060: Refining Earth, Water, Fire, Wind Chen Fei looked up and saw the other four cultivators from the Black Stone Domain in the Rule Integration Realm that had previously remained on the chessboard. ¡°Come with us, we have something to ask you,¡± Supervisor Lou¡¯er said, glancing at Chen Fei with an indifferent expression before turning to leave. Chen Fei looked at the other four from the Black Stone Domain with a puzzled look, among them a cultivator from the Gong Clan shook his head at Chen Fei, clearly also unaware of what had happened. Although Chen Fei appeared to be clueless on the surface, he followed them with his badly wounded body. After flying for a while, Chen Fei and the others arrived at a floating palace behind the camp. Inside, Chen Fei did not sense the extreme oppression of the Open Heaven Realm, but there were several at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Generals, the five cultivators from the Black Stone Domain in the Rule Integration Realm who were present at the time are now here.¡± Lou¡¯er saluted the six cultivators at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm from the Wu Meng Clan positioned above the main hall, then stepped aside. ¡°Four at mid-stage and one at the early stage of Rule Integration Realm. How could they be related to this matter?¡± Wu Yi frowned slightly as he looked at Chen Fei and the others. Just now, an order had been received here to thoroughly investigate the cause of Wu Han¡¯s death. Upon hearing this news, everyone from the Wu Meng Clan was shocked, and Wu Ze was particularly stunned, then furious. The mission to rescue Wu Han, despite eventually leading to a clash at the Open Heaven Realm, both parties in the Open Heaven Realm tried to avoid the area below, thereby preventing any collateral damage. With Wu Han¡¯s cultivation at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, it would be highly unlikely for him to die outright while pursuing Tu Ying. There certainly had to be other reasons for things to have turned out this way. ¡°What exactly did you encounter when you pursued the Xuan Clan?¡± Wu Ze asked from above, looking down at the five cultivators from the Black Stone Domain with icy eyes. How could Wu Ze¡¯s heart remain calm when his most outstanding descendant, Wu Han, had been crippled and was now in the hands of the Xuan Clan, and Wu Han himself had now even died? Later, if he discovered even the slightest clue, not only would these five cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm face consequences, but also their respective clans would suffer, paying with their lives for Wu Han¡¯s death! The five from the Black Stone Domain looked at each other, still unsure about what had exactly happened, but the situation seemed very serious. ¡°Reporting to the General, when I heard the order to pursue the Xuan Clan, I¡­¡± Starting with one from the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm of the Hill Clan, they each took their turn and detailed their experiences at the time, and after each had finished, Wu Ze would interrogate them meticulously. However, it was clear that nothing substantial was uncovered, and Wu Ze¡¯s expression grew darker. Soon, after the first four had spoken, it was Chen Fei¡¯s turn. ¡°My cultivation is low, and I was wounded, so after chasing for a thousand li, I lost track of the Xuan Clan,¡± Chen Fei said softly. This truly was Chen Fei¡¯s situation at that time; for someone at the initial stage of the Rule Integration Realm and grievously injured, being able to track the Xuan Clan was actually the most peculiar part. If it hadn¡¯t been for running into He Yan and others afterward, Chen Fei would have likely wandered around for a while and then returned to the camp. Wu Ze looked at Chen Fei, sensing his injuries and the lowest cultivation in the room, and frowned slightly. ¡°You were the last to return, why?¡± Before Chen Fei and the others came, Wu Ze had already reviewed everything that had happened at the time. It was no small feat for Chen Fei to have survived the chess game, as other cultivators at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm had been left behind on the chessboard forever. If there was one particular point of suspicion, it was that Chen Fei had returned later than the other four. ¡°On the way, my injuries were severe, and I rested for a while,¡± Chen Fei said with a bitter smile. After thinking it over and taking another look at the other four from the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, Wu Ze decided not to ask any further questions. ¡°The five of you may step down now.¡± Wu Yi glanced at Wu Ze, and seeing no objection, waved his hand to dismiss Chen Fei and the others. Apart from Wu Ze, the others, including Wu Yi, did not believe that Wu Han¡¯s death had anything to do with the five from the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. But since the command had come down to thoroughly investigate the matter, anything related had to be looked into. If things had gone Wu Ze¡¯s way, the five from the Black Stone Domain would have been imprisoned immediately, and whether through harsh interrogation or other means, some results might have eventually surfaced. However, Wu Ze¡¯s suggestion was rejected by Wu Yi and other generals. The five from the Black Stone Domain were all that remained from the chessboard mission, where thirty of their kind had perished. While the generals were not concerned with a few deaths from the Black Stone Domain since it was expected that those from the Black Stone Domain would continue to fall as vassals against the Xuan Clan, they couldn¡¯t help but care about Wu Han¡¯s promise: those who survived the chessboard would be exempt from battle for a year. Now, not only had the exemption not materialized, but they also planned to imprison these five. If word got out, it could incite unrest among all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the Black Stone Domain. The Wu Meng Clan, reigning over the Black Stone Domain, enforced strict control, but they knew to dangle some incentives, so as not to drive all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators to revolt. If it came to that, the Wu Meng Clan would suffer even greater losses since they still needed the Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Black Stone Domain to help wage their battles. Therefore, once these five were confirmed to pose no issues, not only could they not be punished, they were to be rewarded according to the original agreement. At least until the Black Stone Domain lost its value for use, the Wu Meng Clan needed to maintain appearances. Chen Fei followed the Supervisor out of the great hall. In the Cangqiong Domain, fragments of the Power Rule can erase all traces. Even if you use the Causality Rule to deduce, the result would not be any different. Power breaks all laws, and not only moves are included in these laws but also those related to information traces. Even if you use the Time Rule to look, you wouldn¡¯t see anything. Unless your mastery of the Time Rule is complete, then naturally, that is a different matter altogether. But the Wu Meng Clan has no experts who control the Time Rule. If there really were such experts, the Wu Meng Clan would probably already be the supreme race of the Return to Nothing Realm. This is the power of the Yuan Clan¡¯s foundational technique. Many things had already been anticipated when they created their martial arts. So, killing Wu Han, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t worried that any traces would be leaked, leading to his exposure. He was only at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, and it was less than two years since his breakthrough to the early stage, yet it was said he could slay someone like Wu Han, who was at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. This kind of thing, if told to any race, would be unbelievable, too preposterous. Of course, if the Wu Meng Clan were insane enough to disregard everything, insisting on sending their five Rule Integration Realm warriors to their death, Then facing such an extreme situation, the worst Chen Fei would lose would be an opportunity for Rebirth. Killing Wu Han, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t just turn and run. Not to mention whether it would implicate the human race. Chen Fei¡¯s flight would directly confirm his guilt. By that time, if the Wu Meng Clan sent Open Heaven Realm experts to hunt him down, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t even be able to run away. The Rule Integration Realm is completely different from the Open Heaven Realm. Having truly witnessed the scene of an Open Heaven Realm expert in action, Chen Fei understood that he stood no chance in front of them. Outside the great hall, the Wu Meng Clan Supervisor took out five jade tokens and said, ¡°Our Wu Meng Clan keeps its word. These are the rewards for this mission. With these jade tokens, you can be exempt from battle for a year. You may also use the token to exchange for rewards in the task hall, but the exemption from battle will then be void.¡± After the Supervisor finished speaking, the five jade tokens flew into the hands of Chen Fei and the others. ¡°Alright, you¡¯re all dismissed.¡± The Wu Meng Clan Supervisor waved his hand and turned to fly towards another place. Wu Han¡¯s death was far from the end of the matter. The Wu Meng Clan Supervisor had many tasks ahead of him, naturally having no time to talk more with Chen Fei and the rest. Chen Fei pinched the jade token in his hand and tucked it into his sleeve. The five Rule Integration Realm cultivators bowed to each other and dispersed. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, pondered for a moment, and flew toward the back of the camp. There was also a place in the camp where military exploits could be exchanged for rewards. If he had to act, he was going to go through the entire process until the end. Chen Fei sensed someone¡¯s gaze on him the whole time. Although it was hidden, it couldn¡¯t escape the perception of the current Chen Fei. Even though most of the suspicion towards Chen Fei and the other four Rule Integration Realm cultivators had vanished, there was still ongoing investigation. Given Wu Han¡¯s family background, it was probably one of the top few in the entire Wu Meng Clan, which is why the rescue efforts for Wu Han were so massive. With Wu Han¡¯s death, the investigation was extensive. If someone else from the Rule Integration Realm had killed Wu Han, even if they were at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, they¡¯d likely be uncovered. The place for exchanging military exploits was also located within a great hall. To have the Rule Integration Realm practitioners of the Black Stone Domain risk their lives, on the surface, the Wu Meng Clan had indeed put in some work. The items available for exchange were indeed dazzling. Many precious treasures unheard of in the Black Stone Domain were now on the exchange list. At the top of the exchange list were the secrets and secret techniques for breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. Yes, to break through to the Open Heaven Realm, these secrets and secret techniques had to be exchanged separately. Selling one item as two, the goal was to squeeze the Peak Rule Integration Realm practitioners of the Black Stone Domain. After all, the power of a Peak Rule Integration Realm was vastly different from that of an ordinary Rule Integration Realm. Even among those at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, the strength varied greatly. Not to squeeze the Peak Rule Integration Realm practitioners was unthinkable. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze paused on the list for a moment, then he turned and left the great hall. The secrets and secret techniques for breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm were not something Chen Fei needed to exchange for now. With the Power of God Devouring, Chen Fei had stripped away most of Wu Han¡¯s learned martial arts. Although not complete, it was enough to delight Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Contained within this top-tier technique of the Wu Meng Clan were the secrets and the secret techniques for breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. Generally speaking, there are two methods for breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. One method is to comprehend a Main Rule thoroughly, using the power of the Main Rule to transform the source point space within the body and break directly into the Open Heaven Realm. However, this method is too difficult. There is not a single Open Heaven Realm expert within the Wu Meng Clan who has broken through using this method. The second method is relatively simpler, refining Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. Chapter 1105 - Chapter 1105: Chapter 1061: Junior Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1105: Chapter 1061: Junior Open Heaven Realm The secret to breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm that could be exchanged for military achievements must be this. As for Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, it¡¯s not about the secondary rules of these four main rules per se, but rather, any four secondary rules that embody the characteristics of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. This secret to the breakthrough into the Open Heaven Realm is actually just a paper-thin barrier. Those who don¡¯t know and try to guess on their own will find it extremely difficult to do so, after all, how to verify it is a huge problem. In the Emperor inheritances of the human race that Chen Fei has seen, there are numerous ideas about how to break through to the Open Heaven Realm, but in the end, none have the ability to prove whether these ideas are true or false. To control one main rule and break through to the Open Heaven Realm, in the human race¡¯s inheritances, this conjecture is the most common, but it¡¯s almost certainly the least likely to succeed. In the Black Stone Domain, controlling two secondary rules already makes one a very powerful cultivator at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. In the long history of the human race, Emperors who control three secondary rules are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, and these three secondary rules all belong to different branches of main rules. Within the same main rule, the human Emperors have controlled at most two secondary rules. It¡¯s impossible to continue along the third main rule¡¯s secondary rules. Comprehension is particularly difficult, as if the secondary rules under the main rule repel each other. Choosing, and controlling, four secondary rules similar to Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, is the first step in breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. By this step, one is almost standing at the threshold of the Open Heaven Realm. But how to refine the four secondary rules together, and transform the Source Point Space, poses another huge problem. The so-called Open Heaven Realm secret techniques listed in the military achievement exchange by the Wu Meng Clan must be referring to this. But the power of secret techniques can be great or small, and their ranks can vary. Given the nature of the Wu Meng Clan, even if they exchange a secret technique with you, which rank of secret technique they exchange is completely uncertain. In the fragmented soul of Wu Han, Chen Fei acquired a secret technique for refining the secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and given Wu Han¡¯s status, this secret technique should be the highest rank within the Wu Meng Clan. This secret technique is undoubtedly of great value to the human imperial sovereigns, but ironically, not a single one of them can use it right now. The fewest lacks one secondary rule, and whether it fits the characteristics of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind is also completely uncertain. This secret technique is of no use to Chen Fei at all. While other cultivators at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm have to consider how to refine the four secondary rules, Chen Fei can integrate them together simply using the panel. Therefore, for Chen Fei to achieve the Open Heaven Realm, the moment he grasps the four secondary rules with the characteristics of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, will be the moment of breakthrough. Compared to other cultivators at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, this will undoubtedly be much easier for Chen Fei. Moreover, aside from refining Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Chen Fei can even attempt to control a main rule, using the power of a main rule to transform the Source Point Space and achieve the Open Heaven Realm. According to what is remembered in Wu Han¡¯s soul, the Open Heaven Realm achieved through either method is legitimate, but there are differences in battle strength. Because the vast majority of main rules are actually composed of five secondary rules, if you break through to the Open Heaven Realm with a main rule, you will have one more secondary rule than those who refine Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. After reaching the Open Heaven Realm, continuing to advance seems to be related to controlling a main rule. Wu Han only knows very little about how to cultivate after reaching the Open Heaven Realm since she hasn¡¯t reached that level yet. Being able to know even a little is because of Wu Han¡¯s family background, allowing her to come into contact with Open Heaven Realm powerhouses. Otherwise, other cultivators at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm within the Wu Meng Clan would only know how to break through to the Open Heaven Realm at most. Inside the camp, Chen Fei sat cross-legged in his room, his mind occupied with matters related to the Open Heaven Realm. After slaying Wu Han and He Yan, Chen Fei naturally transferred everything within their mystical treasures into the Concealment Bell. As for the two mystical treasures themselves, after violently extracting their spiritual essence, Chen Fei reduced them both to ashes. It was rather wasteful, especially the Breaking Mist Saber in Wu Han¡¯s possession, a top-grade mystical treasure, very valuable. Yet Chen Fei did not dare keep it with him, as if the Wu Meng Clan had other ways of location tracking, then he would truly have nowhere to hide. Even the items inside the mystical treasures of Wu Han and He Yan, if Chen Fei found them suspicious, were directly destroyed after extracting the spiritual essence, leaving no trace of potential trouble. After destroying many precious treasures, Chen Fei felt safe returning to the camp. The items in He Yan¡¯s mystical treasure were much richer than the typical mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, with low-grade Primordial Crystals and spiritual materials valued close to three hundred thousand, and that¡¯s not counting the destroyed mid-grade mystical treasure. However, compared to Wu Han, these Primordial Crystals were trivial. Not counting the destroyed Breaking Mist Saber, the value of low-grade Primordial Crystals and spiritual materials in Wu Han¡¯s mystical treasure came to about two million. Chen Fei suspected that this wasn¡¯t even a true reflection of Wu Han¡¯s wealth. After all, given Wu Han¡¯s family background, she could simply take whatever she needed from the family treasury and didn¡¯t need to carry too many precious treasures on her person. And yet, there were nearly two million worth of items in low-grade Primordial Crystals inside the mystical treasure. To add to the bounty from slaying cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans at the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s current wealth was frighteningly substantial. ¡°` However, these were nothing compared to the martial arts he had obtained from Wu Han¡¯s fragmented soul. The main technique Wu Han had cultivated was called Nine Heavens Star Kill, which involved controlling four secondary rule fragments and refining them together, following specific steps and methods. The martial arts Chen Fei acquired were not complete, or rather, quite fragmented, but for Chen Fei, it was already a tremendous gain. ¡°Integrate!¡± ¡°New martial arts discovered, Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique!¡± After integrating the Nine Heavens Star Kill, Chen Fei¡¯s proficiency in the new martial arts slipped from the stage of perfection, falling to 70% in the Great Perfection stage. The drop in martial arts proficiency, the greater the fall, indicated the higher the level to which the martial arts were being raised. It has to be said, the Meng Clan, as a race that has attained the Open Heaven Realm and even reached the mid-stage of Open Heaven Realm, indeed possesses top-tier techniques that are profound and exquisite. The new technique, Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, added a new characteristic or special state to the original Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, namely Godslayer! The so-called Godslayer state is a powerful combat form that transcends forbidden techniques, created by refining four kinds of secondary rule fragments. The Open Heaven Realm is achieved by refining Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind to break through. Chen Fei, currently at the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, wasn¡¯t yet capable of refining four secondary rules, but his panel could indeed handle the refinement of the fragments of these secondary rules. The Godslayer state is essentially allowing Chen Fei to get a preview of what the Open Heaven Realm is! Actually, within the Nine Heavens Star Kill was this secret technique, but it was meant for those who had reached the peak of the Rule Integration Realm and controlled three secondary rule fragments. Such powerhouses, using the three secondary rules they control, would bind fragments of a fourth secondary rule to forcibly execute this mini Open Heaven state. This state is powerful, but for those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, it harms their origin and may even impact their future breakthrough into the Open Heaven Realm. Therefore, within the Meng Clan, those cultivating the Nine Heavens Star Kill at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm generally would not use this secret technique unless absolutely necessary. Chen Fei, naturally, did not have these concerns. Moreover, compared to those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm in the Meng Clan, Chen Fei could not only use the Godslayer state as a regular secret technique, but he could even use it to accelerate his own cultivation. Chen Fei opened his eyes and glanced at the room, performed forming seals, and laid out several layers of formations within the room to shield against prying eyes. This room within the encampment was for the various races in the Rule Integration Realm to rest on ordinary days. The Meng Clan, although using those from the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain as tools, generally would not peer into more private spaces like rooms. It wasn¡¯t necessary and could easily provoke collective dissatisfaction among those in the Rule Integration Realm within the Black Stone Domain. Chen Fei, having obtained that jade token, intended not to exchange it for any precious treasures but to use it to exempt himself from one year of warfare. Although he couldn¡¯t leave the frontlines and the Meng Clan might even renege on their promise when the war situation became urgent, it at least gave Chen Fei some time to cultivate. What Chen Fei lacked at the moment was precisely time. Chen Fei perceived that the gaze which had been peering at him had disappeared, he felt slightly relieved in his heart, but did not attempt the martial arts right away; instead, he simply cultivated for ten days. When Indestructible Vision did not stir up any ripples, Chen Fei began preparing to try the Godslayer state. Chen Fei currently had twenty-four fragments of rules within his soul, with Space Secondary Rule Fragments being the most numerous, and the others relatively fewer. Choosing four out of the twenty-four secondary rule fragments that matched the characteristics of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind was no difficult task at all. In fact, it was quite fortuitous; Chen Fei possessed all four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, eliminating the need for any similar substitutes. The human race¡¯s racial talents are very balanced, or rather, ordinary, without a particular bias, and so they are relatively good at comprehending secondary rules like Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. On the other hand, special rules like causation, destiny, time, and space are the most difficult to grasp and control. Among the many imperial sovereigns in human history, there was actually one who had comprehended the three secondary rules of Earth, Water, and Fire, but no matter what, he was unable to control the fourth one. Thus, speaking of achieving the Open Heaven Realm by refining the four secondary rules was out of question. So, the human race appeared to be only one step away from the Open Heaven Realm, but the reality was that this step would take a very long time to cross. Chen Fei separated the fragments of the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rules from his soul and then refined them together again. A rather marvelous sensation arose from Chen Fei¡¯s soul. Just refining them together was far from enough; the important part was how to ignite them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei activated the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, and the next moment, his Source Point Space suddenly burst forth with dazzling brilliance. A power beyond description, akin to destruction, radiated from the Source Point Space and instantly enveloped Chen Fei¡¯s entire body. Celestial Suppression instinctively activated to firmly lock this power within his body. Chen Fei¡¯s body unknowingly began to float, and black electricity coursed around his body¡¯s surface. ¡°` Chapter 1106 - Chapter 1106: Chapter 1062: Cultivating Beyond the Cultivation Realm Chapter 1106: Chapter 1062: Cultivating Beyond the Cultivation Realm Chen Fei looked at his hands somewhat surprised, ¡°To open the heavens and cleave the earth?¡± However, Chen Fei immediately dismissed this idea. Such power couldn¡¯t be described as opening the heavens and cleaving the earth, at least not within the Return to Nothing Realm. Far more strength was required. If a somewhat crude analogy was to be used, igniting these fragments of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rules was somewhat like nuclear fusion, where the most essential forces were burned and released. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fist and closed his eyes to feel for a moment. If Chen Fei had had this secret technique when he fought Wu Han, he wouldn¡¯t have needed to use the sword energy stored in his spatial grid; he could have easily crushed Wu Han outright. ¡°It¡¯s hard to describe this power just by the number of rule fragments, but the more Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rule fragments there are, the stronger the power ignited, but the greater the strain on the body as well.¡± Currently, the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rule fragments within Chen Fei¡¯s body were scarce, amounting to only about two. Moments later, the black lightning on Chen Fei¡¯s body vanished, and his aura returned to normal. Using the Godslayer State would burn the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rule fragments. Now that the two or so fragments had been burned out, he naturally exited the Godslayer State. ¡°In a real fight, I¡¯d probably only have time to execute one move before it ended. I still need to increase these four types of rule fragments,¡± he pondered. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze was deep in thought, yet doing so presented a dilemma for him. The Godslayer State was undeniably strong and could become Chen Fei¡¯s standard combat state. There was absolutely no reason to abandon its development. However, increasing the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rule fragments would inevitably delay the comprehension of Space Rule Fragments. If Chen Fei were to cultivate now, he could only absorb insights from three aspects simultaneously, which was his limit. Any more, and it would lead to confusion. Celestial Suppression and Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique were two martial arts that he definitely needed to continue cultivating. That left only one slot for understanding secondary rules. Chen Fei had always studied Space Secondary Rules; the improvements in other rule fragments came gradually through the practice of Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique. Mastering a complete secondary rule, reaching the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, i.e., the Emperor Realm, then cultivating other secondary rules next, was the way. The cultivation habits passed down over many years in the Return to Nothing Realm made sense. Without discussing the mutual influence between various rules, mastering a single secondary rule first could at least elevate his strength significantly. The Peak of Rule Integration Realm and the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm were definitely not the same. That¡¯s why, after obtaining all the inheritances of the human race, Chen Fei still prioritized Space Rules, focusing on breaking through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm first. But now, the emergence of this Godslayer State presented a somewhat difficult choice. After a moment¡¯s reflection, Chen Fei decided to still prioritize Space Secondary Rules. At least mastering one secondary rule first was the plan. As for Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, he would naturally comprehend them through the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique. Given his current skill level in this technique, the pace of cultivating these rule fragments was faster than comprehending any one rule in the Rule Integration Realm individually. ¡°In the Godslayer State, the connection with the vital energy of heaven and earth seems to become even tighter.¡± Recalling the situation, Chen Fei sat cross-legged and first used half an hour to restore the burned Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rule fragments with the power of his panel. Next, Chen Fei operated the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, re-igniting the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rule fragments as black lightning reappeared on his body. The aura of destruction permeated the entire room, and Chen Fei began to operate Celestial Suppression, forcefully restraining the bursting rate of the Power of Destruction within his body. If it weren¡¯t for Celestial Suppression, a martial arts focused on augmenting physique, even if Chen Fei had obtained Nine Heavens Star Kill, he would probably not be able to ignite Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. The impact of this power was too strong. With a physique that could only match the elemental cultivation level, he simply couldn¡¯t resist such explosive power. The Meng Clan of Wu Meng Race at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm could occasionally use this power, purely because they had mastered a complete secondary rule, and their physique had already undergone a qualitative transformation. An ordinary physique in the Rule Integration Realm was merely a regular rule body. And as the number of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rule fragments increased, the intensity and duration of this power¡¯s eruption would inevitably grow. If one could only barely resist or control this power, during a confrontation with enemies, it couldn¡¯t become an aid but might instead become a burden. An uncontrollable power, in combats among peers of the same rank, is very likely to become a point that opponents target. Chen Fei operated Celestial Suppression, continuously reducing the output intensity of the destructive power within his body, transforming it from the floodwaters of a collapsed dam into a gentle stream. To say it was a gentle stream was somewhat exaggerated, but Celestial Suppression invariably restrained the intensity of this power while maintaining its nature. Controlled nuclear fusion? The black lightning on Chen Fei¡¯s body had disappeared, and his appearance seemed nearly the same as usual. The situation was indeed such. Although Chen Fei had ignited Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind inside him, because he forcibly restrained it, his power now was almost the same as in the past. But even though the power remained the same, Chen Fei¡¯s soul and Source Point Space were significantly different from usual. Just as Chen Fei had previously perceived, under the Godslayer State, the vital energy of heaven and earth became extremely closely connected with him. Igniting Earth, Water, Fire, Wind was, after all, a state pertaining to the Open Heaven Realm, and the perception of the vital energy of heaven and earth in the Open Heaven Realm was naturally incomparable to that in the Rule Integration Realm. Igniting the Earth, Water, Fire, Wind fragments as a secret technique, is likely to be possessed by many races that have reached the Open Heaven Realm, given that there are traditionally just two ways to break through to the Open Heaven Realm. Developing such a secret technique was almost inevitable. But Chen Fei was probably the first one from the Rule Integration Realm who wanted to convert this battle technique into a routine cultivating method. For others in the Rule Integration Realm to achieve what Chen Fei had, too many prerequisites were needed, and it was almost impossible to complete. The strength of the physique was a threshold, at least at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. However, this could be resolved; it was not impossible. The hardest issue to resolve was to comprehend the four types of rule fragments beforehand without reaching the Peak of Rule Integration Realm and find a way to merge them. To ignite Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and then to add difficulty to one¡¯s cultivation before reaching the Peak of Rule Integration Realm is hard to clarify whether it¡¯s right or wrong. As for those already at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm and about to master four secondary rules, what they consider is how to truly break through to the Open Heaven Realm, not dwelling on trivialities of a minor Open Heaven Realm. Crucially, using this secret technique also damages the origin, something they would not even consider. Chen Fei had created another unique secret technique, usable only by himself, just like the complicated martial arts, Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique. Chen Fei perceived the consumption situation of the Earth, Water, Fire, Wind rule fragments, it was much slower than usual, yet it was still depleting, and would probably be exhausted in about an hour. Even while depleting, and as Chen Fei let the board replenish these four types of rule fragments, the maximum he could do was to extend the time to two hours. Afterward, Chen Fei would have to spend another hour completely restoring the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rules before he could start the next round of cultivating. ¡°It seems best to first elevate these four secondary rules to a sustainable consumption state before cultivating space rules,¡± A thought flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind; he closed his eyes and began to officially try out the state of this minor Open Heaven Realm to see how much it could accelerate his cultivation speed. As Chen Fei¡¯s mental defense sank, the state of the vital energy of heaven and earth around him was clearly displayed in his perception, unprecedentedly so. Observing the collision and merging of the vital energies, Chen Fei was momentarily stunned there. It turned out that there were so many details among the vital energies of heaven and earth, and Chen Fei had never noticed them before, as if a veil had always covered him. Chen Fei began to operate his martial arts, an epiphany appeared in his sea of consciousness, he easily grasped it, combining it with today¡¯s insightful fission. In just a moment of cultivating, a smile involuntarily appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. It was too easy. At this moment, Chen Fei was not shattering low-grade Primordial Crystals in the room. But with the current speed of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivating, it could directly compare to the original instance when he shattered ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals to assist with the epiphany. This involved the ignition of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind fragments, and of course, also Chen Fei¡¯s talent, both complementing each other, resulting in the extremely exaggerated cultivating speed now. Chen Fei opened his eyes, moved his hands, and set up a few more formations in the room, then without hesitation, shattered ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. The rich vital energy of heaven and earth instantly filled the space, and Chen Fei closed his eyes to begin cultivating anew. During this session of cultivation, Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows even slightly trembled. If, before today, shattering ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals equated to about eight days in one, then now, with multiple states bolstered, ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals equated to about thirty days in one. One day equates to a month, the increase in efficiency was simply outrageous. It still pales in comparison to Rule Crystals, but Rule Crystals are inescapable but rare items; not even in the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s task hall were there any exchange projects for Rule Crystals seen. Thus, Rule Crystals do not constitute regular cultivating materials. Originally, the effect of one day of cultivation by Chen Fei far surpassed others in the Rule Integration Realm, but now one day even equaled a month. Chen Fei briefly calculated; the current skill level of the new martial arts, Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, was at seventy percent in the Great Perfection Realm. If it were the original rate of eight days in one, to reach the stage of Perfection, that would require at least three months of arduous cultivation. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only To reach Great Completion would be close to a year, almost certainly. But now, to reach the stage of Perfection in the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, Chen Fei would need just less than a month, and Great Completion just over three additional months. Less than half a year was needed to elevate this martial arts to Great Completion. There was also Celestial Suppression, this overly lengthy skill, initially estimated to require nearly a hundred years to cultivate to Perfection. Now, finally, there is hope for success in a short period. Chapter 1107 - Chapter 1107: Chapter 1063: Two Rules Physique Chapter 1107: Chapter 1063: Two Rules Physique ¡°` Be grateful to every person who makes things difficult for you, for it can spur your growth. Chen Fei did not agree with this statement in the past. To return good for evil, what is there to repay for good? Chen Fei¡¯s approach had always been to meet grievances with directness and reciprocate kindness with kindness. However, now, because of Wu Han and the Nine Heavens Star Kill, Chen Fei was indeed growing rapidly. There was certainly no gratitude, but everyone who made life difficult for Chen Fei truly accelerated his growth. For an entire month, Chen Fei stayed in his room without taking a single step outside. The martial arts that had fallen to Great Perfection, Chen Fei cultivated back to the stage of perfection, and was making rapid progress beyond it. Aside from the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique reaching the stage of perfection, during this month, Chen Fei focused on cultivating the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. First, he spent 120,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals to simplify these four secondary rules. For Chen Fei now, this amount of low-grade Primordial Crystals was not significant. Then, over the course of the month, Chen Fei cultivated these four secondary rules from a combined total of less than two fragments to the current ten fragments. With this number of rule fragments, Chen Fei could maintain the state of igniting Earth, Water, Fire, Wind continuously, without needing to rest for half an hour for every hour of cultivation. Moreover, a total of ten rule fragments of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, should Chen Fei choose to manifest the normal God Slaying form, would allow him to maintain a tea time¡¯s worth of combat. This duration was sufficient for a high-intensity battle. If he still couldn¡¯t resolve the fight within this time, it was then reasonable to consider retreating. Due to the increase in Earth, Water, Fire, Wind rule fragments, Chen Fei¡¯s total number of soul rule fragments had now reached fifty-eight. Within the state of Small Open Heaven Realm, the slow growth restriction on the soul seemed to have been relieved somewhat. This peculiar state of Small Open Heaven Realm, as if it had caused some essential changes to the soul and Source Point Space. Even though he had not reached the seventh-tier in cultivation, his soul and Source Point Space already had some seventh-tier characteristics. And as Chen Fei continued to maintain this state of Small Open Heaven Realm, the changes in his soul and Source Point Space would continue. During the month, besides rapid advancements in cultivation and martial arts, the Celestial Suppression, which was very important to Chen Fei, also experienced a significant transformation. On the panel, as the Skill Level of Celestial Suppression broke through to Great Perfection, the Power Rule Fragments within Chen Fei¡¯s physique reached a total of thirty-six. Just as thirty-six soul rule fragments indicated an opportunity for a breakthrough in realm, likewise, thirty-six Power Rule Fragments in the physique were undergoing transformation. Inside the room, as Chen Fei continuously operated Celestial Suppression, the temperature on his body¡¯s surface rapidly climbed. Eventually, it appeared as if blinding red light was shining out from within his body. His near-indestructible body began to slowly dissolve. To the onlooker, Chen Fei looked like a snowman under the sun, constantly melting, with even his blood covering the floor. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was as undisturbed as an ancient well. He was aware of the changes in his body, but there wasn¡¯t a hint of panic in his heart. This was a transformational process, to retreat would be to regress, or rather to degenerate. Among the Yuan Clan, there were many at the Rule Integration Realm who got stuck at this step and could not advance further. Nearly every member of the Yuan Clan was extraordinarily talented, but ultimately, there were differences in their abilities, and some just could not overcome this hurdle. But Chen Fei had the panel. As the Skill Level for Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression on the panel kept increasing, the dissolution of Chen Fei¡¯s physique gradually slowed down. When his bones became visible, the dissolution came to a complete stop. Afterward, the blood on the floor was summoned back into Chen Fei¡¯s body as if called by some invisible force. The dissolved flesh and blood were rapidly repaired, and the newly regenerated flesh showed a vast improvement in strength and resilience compared to before. ¡°Hum!¡± After an indeterminate amount of time, as a ripple spread from within Chen Fei, his eyes slowly opened, and a flash of black light swept through his pupils. Chen Fei stood up, feeling the power surging within his physique and slowly clenched his fists. A total of thirty-seven Power Rule Fragments, thirty-six of which clustered together, had significantly enhanced the strength of Chen Fei¡¯s physique at that moment. Before the breakthrough, Chen Fei¡¯s physique was on par with the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. However, the Peak of Rule Integration Realm has various levels, and at that time, Chen Fei estimated he was equivalent to the physique of someone who had mastered a single Rule at the peak of Rule Integration Realm. Now, with Celestial Suppression stepping into Great Perfection, based on the information Chen Fei obtained from Nine Heavens Star Killing, Chen Fei¡¯s physique was now stronger than that of a body bolstered by two secondary rules. It was a leap in ability, and this was still just Great Perfection of Celestial Suppression. If he were to break through to the stage of perfection, or even the Great Completion realm, the potential strength of Chen Fei¡¯s physique was unimaginable. Outside the camp. While Chen Fei was diligently cultivating, the war between the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan had not stopped. In addition to the first probe-like skirmish, there were five other localized wars between the two sides over the course of the month. The Wu Meng Clan did not always stay on the defensive; on two occasions, they took the offensive. A prolonged defense inevitably leads to defeat, the Wu Meng Clan was clear about this, so their stance in the war with the Xuan Clan was firm, and they did not see themselves in a weak position. ¡°` Of course, it might also have a lot to do with the fact that what is being depleted now are all from the Black Stone Realm¡¯s Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm. ¡°Are there any special circumstances regarding those five from the Black Stone Realm¡¯s Rule Integration Realm?¡± In the back of the camp, Wu Ze asked his subordinate. A month had passed, and there was still no clue as to how Wu Han had died. However, in one area, traces of a Peak Rule Integration Realm move were found, along with signs that members of the Wu Meng Clan had died there. Beyond that, nothing else was accomplished. The movement traces of the five Black Stone Realm¡¯s Rule Integration Realm had also been captured by those of the Wu Meng Clan proficient in tracking, without much deviation from their initial recount. At most, after pursuing for ten thousand miles and losing sight of the Xuan Clan, they began to search laterally. In fact, from this point alone, the suspicion could be ruled out for the five from the Black Stone Realm¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, but Wu Ze still instructed his subordinates to keep an eye out, perhaps different outcomes might emerge. After all, investigations in other directions had now stalled. ¡°All five are cultivating inside their own rooms, without leaving the camp,¡± the subordinate said in a low voice. Wu Ze¡¯s brows furrowed tightly, he took a deep breath, and his gaze was filled with an icy chill. Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation continued, but on the sixth day after reaching Great Perfection in Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei left his room. The previously calm Indestructible Vision started to fluctuate in recent days. Although it hadn¡¯t reached the point of a warning, Chen Fei still decided to come out and inquire about the situation. Chen Fei walked around the camp for a while and saw Jiang Chengji. Compared to a month ago, Jiang Chengji¡¯s presence had diminished substantially, and his expression bore a visible weariness. ¡°Senior Jiang!¡± Chen Fei flew forward and greeted with a cupped fist salute. ¡°Chen Fei, have you recovered from your injuries?¡± Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s condition, a faint smile appeared on Jiang Chengji¡¯s face. A month ago, after Chen Fei completed the chess game mission and entered seclusion, Jiang Chengji learned of Chen Fei¡¯s situation from other humans. Jiang Chengji was heavy-hearted upon hearing about Chen Fei¡¯s serious injury, but presently, with the situation in the Black Stone Realm, all in the Rule Integration Realm were barely able to preserve themselves. It wasn¡¯t just Jiang Chengji¡¯s late-stage Rule Integration Realm status, but even those at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm had seen three deaths and over twenty serious injuries in the past month. Emperors of the human race had been gravely injured, narrowly avoiding a point of no return. The Rule Integration Realm Peak wielded a secondary rule and had incredibly tenacious vitality, but sometimes on the battlefield, a focused attack might take down a peak Rule Integration Realm combatant. ¡°My injuries are no longer serious, thank you for your concern, Senior,¡± Chen Fei said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s good that there¡¯s nothing serious. In all matters, one must be careful,¡± Jiang Chengji nodded. It seemed that all he could advise was to be cautious now. ¡°Senior, I was in seclusion healing recently. Have there been any new developments in the war with the Xuan Clan?¡± Chen Fei asked in a low voice. ¡°Developments?¡± Jiang Chengji froze for a moment, thought for a while, then shook his head and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t noticed any changes on my end. Maybe there are some, but probably only the Wu Meng Clan would know.¡± Jiang Chengji¡¯s words carried a tone of resentment since he couldn¡¯t see any hope for the human race with the current intensity of the war with the Xuan Clan. If this continued, it was feared that the Rule Integration Realm of the human race would be wiped out. But, they simply couldn¡¯t resist. Chen Fei nodded, there was nothing he could say to console Jiang Chengji, as Chen Fei, being in the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, was considered the most vulnerable in Jiang Chengji¡¯s eyes. A moment later, Chen Fei parted ways with Jiang Chengji. Chen Fei walked around the camp for a while, but as Jiang Chengji had mentioned, any significant changes were likely only known to the Wu Meng Clan by now. Chen Fei sensed the fluctuations from Indestructible Vision, feeling danger, but it had not yet reached the point of eruption. With too few fragments of the secondary rule of cause and effect, Chen Fei could not speculate any rationale. Chen Fei returned to his room, continuing his cultivation while sensing the changes in Indestructible Vision, noticing that the fluctuations it provided were intensifying. On the afternoon of the third day, while Chen Fei was still cultivating, a loud horn sounded throughout the camp, piercing through the formations and resounding inside the rooms. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, and his figure flickered, appearing in the middle of the camp. Instinctively looking up, there was a figure in the sky, a tremendous pressure enveloping the entire camp, one of the nine from the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm that had previously appeared. ¡°Soul-devouring worms are passing through the Black Stone Realm, all Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm retreat ten thousand miles, follow orders, and disperse!¡± The voice echoed in all directions, and as soon as these words were spoken, the figure disappeared. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Soul-devouring worms?¡± All in the Rule Integration Realm were first stunned, then upon recalling the rumors about the Soul-devouring worms, their faces turned drastically pale. Not just them, but hundreds of miles away the Xuan Clan¡¯s army also began to retreat. Soul-devouring worms, one of the nine celestial disasters rumored in the Return to Nothing Realm, were creatures that even those in the Open Heaven Realm avoided from afar. And the more abundant the essence force was, the more it was likely to attract the pursuit and devouring of the Soul-devouring worms. Chapter 1108 - Chapter 1108: Chapter 1064: Scavenger Chapter 1108: Chapter 1064: Scavenger Upon hearing ¡°Soul-devouring Worm,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flashed with some realization. Was this what ¡°Indestructible Vision¡± was referring to? Chen Fei had come across the name of the Soul-devouring Worm in the records. However, according to the human race¡¯s records, it seemed that the Soul-devouring Worm had only passed through the Black Stone Domain in the very distant past when the human race was still very weak. At the time, the human race was too weak to know what destruction the Soul-devouring Worm had caused. As the human race grew stronger and came to have an Emperor presiding, the Soul-devouring Worm never appeared in the Black Stone Domain again. A single Soul-devouring Worm was not very strong, with the weakest being around the Mountain Sea Realm, but their numbers were truly vast. When they truly passed through a place, they could cover the entire heavens and earth. Moreover, the Soul-devouring Worm had a most notable difference from other creatures. Even if there were many creatures in the Mountain Sea Realm, if their numbers were large enough, a being in the Sun Moon Realm could still deal with them and eventually exterminate them one by one. If it were in the Rule Integration Realm, even if they formed formations, a cultivator standing in the Rule Integration Realm wouldn¡¯t be able to break through their defenses, and wiping them out would be as easy as swatting flies. The Soul-devouring Worm was different. Even a Mountain Sea Realm Soul-devouring Worm could directly gnaw through the rule body of the Rule Integration Realm. At most, they¡¯d gnaw slowly, not even as fast as the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s natural recovery. But if the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s rule body was broken, that meant that the numbers could determine victory or defeat. It was heard that even in the Open Heaven Realm¡¯s defenses, the Soul-devouring Worms could corrode them. Although not as direct a breakthrough as with the Rule Integration Realm, corrosion hinted that a break was merely a matter of numbers. And if there was one thing the Soul-devouring Worm didn¡¯t lack, it was numbers, which was why even someone in the Open Heaven Realm would avoid them at all costs. Furthermore, the Soul-devouring Worm moved extremely quickly, seemingly having mastered fragments of the Space Rules, enabling them to attack through teleporting. Once they targeted something, they would surge forward relentlessly. And finally, the defense of the Soul-devouring Worm was very strong. Stronger still was the fact that when their numbers grew, and they came under attack, they could share the damage amongst themselves. These Soul-devouring Worms were interconnected by another set of rules. With high attack, quick speed, and strong defense, the Soul-devouring Worm almost had no weaknesses. Their souls were weak, which could be considered a flaw, but this defect was offset by their collective defense. There were even rumors that the king of the Soul-devouring Worms might have already reached the Eighth Tier or above, but this news had never been confirmed. If a strong Clan with Seventh Tier strength truly were to go head-to-head with the Soul-devouring Worms, the outcome would probably not be favorable. The Black Stone Domain had not been visited by the Soul-devouring Worms for many years, presumably because the density of the vital energy of heaven and earth in the Black Stone Domain, as well as the fluctuations in essence force, were too weak. The Black Stone Domain was just a corner of the Return to Nothing Realm, unable to even give birth to a genuine Open Heaven Realm. The Soul-devouring Worms likely looked down upon this area. This sudden passing of the Soul-devouring Worms might be related to the war between the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan. After all, a bunch of beings from the Rule Integration Realm and the Sun Moon Realm gathered together, coupled with the Open Heaven Realm, made the fluctuations in the vital energy of heaven and earth here starkly different from the usual Black Stone Domain. Of course, there could be other reasons. But regardless, now that the Soul-devouring Worms were here, the best thing the Xuan Clan and the Wu Meng Clan could do was to spread out all those in the Sun Moon Realm and the Rule Integration Realm and avoid being pursued by the Soul-devouring Worms. After all, both Clans combined were not enough for the Soul-devouring Worms to feed on. As for the war between the two Clans, it could only continue after the Soul-devouring Worms left the Black Stone Domain. If the Soul-devouring Worms didn¡¯t leave, the war could only be put on hold. All cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm and the Sun Moon Realm from the Black Stone Domain retreated a hundred thousand li behind the camp. Nine beings of the Open Heaven Realm from the Wu Meng Clan were already floating in the Celestial Wood. ¡°Soul-devouring Worms are passing through. You can move your races, but you must not leave the Black Stone Domain. If anyone tries to leave during this time, you will bear the consequences!¡± The majestic voice echoed in all directions, the coldness it carried seemed to penetrate souls, making everyone shiver. The peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the various clans looked unhappy. They indeed couldn¡¯t escape because their soul tokens had been forcibly replicated by the Wu Meng Clan. Whether the Rule Integration Realm cultivators lived or died could be clearly seen from their soul tokens. What was supposed to be a secret among the Clans was not a secret to the Wu Meng Clan, which required absolute control. ¡°One last reminder. After the Soul-devouring Worms pass, a group of Scavenger cultivators will follow. They specialize in picking up the leftovers after the Soul-devouring Worms devour. If the value is sufficient, they will initiate attacks, but usually, there are no Open Heaven Realm beings among them.¡± With this final statement, the Open Heaven Realm members of the Wu Meng Clan waved their right hands, gathering all of their Rule Integration Realm cultivators into their sleeves, and then disappeared into the Celestial Wood. The Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Black Stone Domain exchanged glances and began to disperse, preparing to return to their respective clan cities. There was too much at stake and no time to delay. First, they needed to determine the potential routes of the Soul-devouring Worms. If the Worms were to pass through their city, then the entire city would have to be evacuated. Otherwise, against the Soul-devouring Worms, it¡¯s likely that none would survive. They also had to beware of those Scavengers mentioned by the Wu Meng Clan. Those who dared to follow behind the Soul-devouring Worms to pick up the remains were desperate individuals who only cared about profit and nothing else. ¡°` If these scavengers inadvertently set their sights on you, it would definitely be a big trouble and could even be worse than soul-devouring worms. After all, the path of the soul-devouring worms wouldn¡¯t change unless there were special circumstances, but the scavengers were not so predictable. The eighteen imperial sovereigns of the human race gathered all the surviving cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm, and then took all of the Sun Moon Realm into the Qiankun Cauldron. It wasn¡¯t much of an issue for the Qiankun Cauldron to travel fast with many from the Sun Moon Realm, but it couldn¡¯t carry so many from the Rule Integration Realm at once. Ultimately, the Qiankun Cauldron was just a mystical treasure. Although it was much more powerful than ordinary top-notch mystical treasures, it was not yet at the level of an Open Heaven spiritual treasure, so its carrying capacity for the Rule Integration Realm was limited. Therefore, just like last time, they first made their way to Fengyue City at full speed aboard the ships of the Shan Clan. The human race used the teleportation formation of Fengyue City to return inside Jiguang City. The whole journey took less than three days¡ªit was a full-force return. Once in Jiguang City, the human cultivators from both the Rule Integration and Sun Moon Realms were dispersed again to various cities, as gathering too many might attract the attention of the soul-devouring worms. At the same time, the imperial sovereigns of the human race began issuing various commands, all related to scouting missions concerning the current location of the soul-devouring worms. Chen Fei wasn¡¯t assigned any task; after all, in the eyes of the imperial sovereigns, Chen Fei was just at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Despite his exceptional battle strength, there were many in the human race stronger than him, so there wasn¡¯t a need for Chen Fei to take on this task at that moment. Chen Fei returned to the courtyard inside Jiguang City and visited his master and others. The most lively event in Jiguang City today was the sudden collective return of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators, leaving those below clueless about what had happened. Of course, there were also many Rule Integration Realm cultivators who would never return. As Chen Fei walked on the road just now, he could hear crying from many courtyards, all related to the fallen cultivators from both the Rule Integration and Sun Moon Realms. Among them were no shortage of mid-stage and even late-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioners, especially since Emperor Realm cultivators from other races had perished. Therefore, seeing Chen Feian return safely, Feng Xiupu and the others couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. ¡°Has the war ended?¡± In the courtyard, everyone asked curiously. After all, the sudden return, along with the dispatched Sun Moon Realm legions also coming back, made it seem as though the war had ended. ¡°Not yet. This time we had to disperse because the soul-devouring worms were crossing through,¡± Chen Fei shook his head and explained about the soul-devouring worms. After listening to Chen Fei¡¯s explanation, Qu Qingsheng and others¡¯ faces slightly changed. An existence that even those in the Open Heaven Realm would avoid was beyond dangerous for them¡ªencountering it meant certain death. Chen Fei looked at Qu Qingsheng and the others, and for a moment, suddenly didn¡¯t know whether bringing the Primordial Sword Sect to the Return to Nothing Realm had been the right or wrong choice. The Return to Nothing Realm undoubtedly offered greater possibilities, which was undeniable; everyone was almost at the Mountain Sea Realm, and that was a clear proof. Even in the future, the Mountain Sea Realm wouldn¡¯t be the endpoint for everyone. The Sun Moon Realm, and even the Rule Integration Realm, were not unthinkable goals. But the Return to Nothing Realm was now too dangerous. First, the human race faced invasions by the Ice Race and Evil Clans. Now, the Wu Meng Clan had descended upon the Black Stone Domain, and presently, the soul-devouring worms had appeared¡ªan overwhelming disaster even for those in the Open Heaven Realm. Among these threats, Qu Qingsheng and the others couldn¡¯t resist any of them. If they had remained in the Boundless Sea plane, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about these issues. The Endless Sea, having lost some of its Dimension Origins, would not normally attract invaders under normal circumstances. Compared to the current Return to Nothing Realm, the Endless Sea was undoubtedly much safer. ¡°Sect Leader, Master, do you want to return to the Endless Sea?¡± Chen Fei spoke up. ¡°Return to the Endless Sea?¡± Upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s question, Qu Qingsheng and the others were momentarily stunned, then all started to laugh. ¡°We¡¯ve discussed this question before, but we don¡¯t want to go back to the Endless Sea,¡± declared Qu Qingsheng as he stood up, looking up at the skies of Jiguang City and gazing out at the mountains beyond it, he spoke softly, ¡°Having seen the ocean, it¡¯s impossible to settle back into a fish pond. On the path of martial arts, given the chance, we would rather climb higher and see further!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched, and he smiled too. Indeed, having seen the vast starry sky, how could they be content with mere specks of light? Even if they might encounter further danger. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei didn¡¯t bring the topic up again. He had thought about asking if they wanted to bring people from the Primordial Sword Sect over from the other cities. Ultimately, he let it go. Being near Chen Fei didn¡¯t necessarily guarantee safety, especially since both the Ice Race and the Evil Clans were still harboring intentions to kill Chen Fei. Chen Fei had the Rebirth card up his sleeve, but others from the Primordial Sword Sect did not. ¡°` Chapter 1109 - Chapter 1109: Chapter 1065: Shadow Binding Kill Chapter 1109: Chapter 1065: Shadow Binding Kill Three days later, Emperor Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou gathered all the cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm within Jiguang City and informed them about the latest situation with the Soul-devouring Worms. The good news was that the direction in which the Soul-devouring Worms were advancing did not point toward any of the human race¡¯s five cities. However, there was also bad news; for some unknown reason, these Soul-devouring Worms had split into many small swarms, drifting throughout the Black Stone Domain. According to what the human scouts saw and after exchanging messages with other allied races, this batch of Soul-devouring Worms had split into no less than a hundred swarms. There are few records of the Soul-devouring Worms within the Black Stone Domain. For this reason, a race closest to Meng City went directly to inquire with the Wu Meng Clan, only to find that the Wu Meng Clan also found the behavior of the Soul-devouring Worms strange. According to the Wu Meng Clan, the Soul-devouring Worms are only interested in areas with high Vital Energy and essence force, as this incites a gnawing urge in them. In a remote place like the Black Stone Domain, even if Soul-devouring Worms appear, it should only be a simple passing through. But from the current situation, it seems that the Soul-devouring Worms are not merely passing through; it¡¯s as if they are searching for something in the Black Stone Domain. The Wu Meng Clan currently has no idea what the Soul-devouring Worms might be looking for. Facing these disaster-like worms, the Wu Meng Clan usually keeps a respectful distance. If encountered, they, like this time, stay far away and don¡¯t wish to provoke them. ¡°Emperor, what should we do now?¡± a cultivator of the Rule Integration Realm asked, frowning. ¡°Be ready to evacuate the residents of Jiguang City at any moment. As soon as the situation changes, leave Jiguang City immediately,¡± Weng Zongfang said softly. Facing the Soul-devouring Worms, the only thing the human race can do is to avoid them. These Soul-devouring Worms have split into so many swarms, which seems to weaken their power, but in reality, even with many batches, the number of worms in each batch is still terrifyingly large. With the current power of the human race, facing any batch of Soul-devouring Worms would be a situation of certain death. Avoiding them is the only choice, there are no other ways. Chen Fei stood at the back of the hall, frowning like everyone else, because he too had no solution to this unfamiliar threat of the Soul-devouring Worms. A short time later, everyone left the city lord¡¯s mansion, and Chen Fei came to the front of the mansion¡¯s storeroom. ¡°Why have you come? There is nothing to exchange in the storeroom now.¡± The doors of the storeroom opened, revealing Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s figure. Returning to Jiguang City, Zhuo Mingyong still preferred to stay in the storeroom, not wishing to go elsewhere. ¡°I have seen Senior, and I wish to find information about the Soul-devouring Worms,¡± Chen Fei said, bowing to Zhuo Mingyong. Compared to the last time he saw Zhuo Mingyong, which was only a few months ago, Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s aura had become much more languid. Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s life was already nearing its end, and the war with the Xuan Clan greatly depleted his vitality, significantly shortening his remaining lifespan. ¡°There are very few records about the Soul-devouring Worms in our clan.¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s purpose, Zhuo Mingyong shook his head slightly; Chen Fei was not the first Rule Integration Realm cultivator to seek records on the Soul-devouring Worms. Zhuo Mingyong led Chen Fei into the storeroom, and after a short time, the two stopped in front of a row of bookshelves. ¡°These few books have recorded some information about the Soul-devouring Worms; after you copy them, you can take them directly.¡± Zhuo Mingyong extended his right hand, and a total of five books flew into his palm, which he then handed to Chen Fei. These were some records of the human race and of the Black Stone Domain, also briefly touching upon other places in the Return to Nothing Realm, not considered particularly precious information. ¡°Thank you, Senior,¡± said Chen Fei. Chen Fei copied the five books onto jade scrolls and then handed the books back to Zhuo Mingyong. Zhuo Mingyong nodded his head, escorted Chen Fei out of the storeroom, and watched him leave. After a moment of thought, Zhuo Mingyong suddenly called out to Chen Fei. Chen Fei halted and looked towards Zhuo Mingyong with some confusion. Zhuo Mingyong took out a jade scroll from within his mystical treasure and said to Chen Fei: ¡°You had taken fifty-seven of our human race¡¯s Emperor inheritances before; are you interested in the Shadow secondary rule? I happen to have some personal insights here. After you achieve the Emperor Realm in the future, you can take a look at them.¡± ¡°They¡¯re not particularly profound insights, after all, even I haven¡¯t been able to control a complete secondary rule. Maybe in the future, you can pass them on if you see someone suitable,¡± Zhuo Mingyong said, with a self-deprecating smile, a touch of melancholy in his eyes. Every Rule Integration Realm cultivator dreams of breaking through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm and controlling a complete secondary rule, but in the end, only a small number can do so. Chen Fei is an exceptional talent, and Zhuo Mingyong understood this. If there was anyone who could make his insights shine, it would likely be Chen Fei. None of the other promising cultivators of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm have the time to consider learnings from someone at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm as they are still diligently practicing Emperor inheritances. Only Chen Fei seemed to welcome all sorts of inheritances with open arms. ¡°Thank you for bestowing this technique on me, Senior!¡± said Chen Fei. Chen Fei, understanding the deeper meaning behind Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s tone, took the jade scroll handed over by Zhuo Mingyong with both hands. ¡°Do not let this jade scroll delay your cultivation. Just take a look at it when you want a distraction,¡± said Zhuo Mingyong. Seeing Chen Fei accept the jade scroll, a smile appeared on Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s face. An hour later, Chen Fei arrived at Jiguang Mountain and entered the cultivation room. In recent days, Chen Fei had been cultivating here. Today, he was summoned by the Emperor, and he subconsciously wanted to review the records of the Soul-devouring Worms to see if there were any additional gains to be had. Taking out the jade scroll that contained the five ancient records, Chen Fei immersed his mental defense and began to read slowly. The content of each ancient record was extensive, covering manifold aspects, but the information about Soul-devouring Worms was scarce. After spending an hour, Chen Fei finished reading all five ancient records, his gaze reflective. Within the records, the information on Soul-devouring Worms was already sparse, much of it hearsay. The only thing that was somewhat beneficial to Chen Fei was a small story recorded in them. It spoke of how, in times long past, the Black Stone Domain was not just a corner of the Return to Nothing Realm, but rather part of the territory belonging to a powerful Race. The time was completely untraceable, and back then, the human race was extremely weak, without even a cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm. They were at the mercy of disasters that could easily wipe them out entirely. Later on, for reasons unknown, that powerful Race was wiped out. Consequently, the geography of the Black Stone Domain underwent massive changes, and over countless years, it became what it is today. This is just a story, and whether it¡¯s true or not is completely unknown. But combining this with the current odd behavior of the Soul-devouring Worms, could it be that some treasure from the ancient powerful Race is about to emerge? Hence attracting Soul-devouring Worms into the Black Stone Domain, and even now they linger without leaving. Chen Fei set down the jade scrolls of the ancient records and took out the one given to him by Zhuo Mingyong, studying it earnestly. After only a few glances, Chen Fei¡¯s expression became serious. An hour later, he put the jade scroll down, his eyes filled with surprise. When Zhuo Mingyong had handed over the jade scroll, Chen Fei had not equated Zhuo Mingyong¡¯s move with the Emperor inheritances. After all, one was in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, while the other controlled a secondary Rule, at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm¨Cthere was a clear gap between the two. But as Chen Fei read through the scroll given by Zhuo Mingyong, his perspective immediately shifted. It was intricate and peerless! Moreover, it was evident that Zhuo Mingyong spent a great deal of time perfecting and enhancing this move. Shadow Binding Kill! The effect of the move, as the name implies, utilizes the power of the Shadow Rule to bind and strangle the opponent. Shadow binding is not particularly astonishing; what¡¯s truly exquisite about this move is that, under extreme circumstances, it can almost leverage a secondary Shadow Rule to bind the opponent. In a desperate situation, Zhuo Mingyong could unleash power close to that of the Emperor Realm. Even though it¡¯s only one move, it¡¯s already quite astounding. A typical late-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioner wouldn¡¯t be able to exhibit the power of the Emperor Realm, even by using forbidden techniques. However, doing so would naturally have extremely severe consequences¨Ccertain death without doubt, even more absolute than using forbidden techniques. Zhuo Mingyong didn¡¯t intend for Chen Fei to go down with the ship by giving him this Shadow Binding Kill. The move, in normal circumstances, would not leverage more of the Shadow Rule than what¡¯s contained in one¡¯s soul, but the binding power is not only stealthy, it¡¯s also very resilient. Relying on this Shadow Binding Kill, Zhuo Mingyong survived several close shaves in the war against the Xuan Clan. Currently, the fragments of the secondary Shadow Rule within Chen Fei¡¯s soul are minimal, less than the size of a fragment. Therefore, if he were to try executing the Shadow Binding Kill, he estimated it would be ineffective. However, the control technique of the Shadow Binding Kill, if one is willing to settle down and transform it, spending a lengthy time, could be applied to other fragments of Rules. Chen Fei might not have much time, but he had a panel. ¡°Merge!¡± On the panel, Shadow Binding Kill merged into the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, slightly reducing the Skill Level of the latter, but the name of the martial art remained unchanged. Chen Fei opened his right hand, and the power of three secondary Space Rules swirled in his palm. Using the control technique of the Shadow Binding Kill, an illusionary chain of space moved through Chen Fei¡¯s palm. Shadow Rule is very secretive, but in fact, the Space Rule is even more so because it is omnipresent. Chen Fei once again silently thanked Zhuo Mingyong in his heart, then proceeded to ignite Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, shattering ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, and started cultivating. Every single day, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation was rapidly improving, an experience too addicting to resist. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. While Chen Fei was cultivating in peace, the entire Black Stone Domain had completely descended into chaos. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Soul-devouring Worms were wandering over an increasingly larger area, and the consequence was that many Races were forced to abandon their cities and flee. In addition to the tyranny of the Soul-devouring Worms, those Scavengers that followed in the wake of the Worms began to revel. How these Scavengers had managed to do it was uncertain, but the Soul-devouring Worms did not attack them for a short time, as if there was some sort of pact signed between them. The result was that these Scavengers not only followed the Soul-devouring Worms, collecting remnants from the besieged Race¡¯s cities, but they even started to attack certain Race cities proactively to profit from them. On this day, a gigantic ringing of a bell erupted suddenly from Jiguang City, signaling that Soul-devouring Worms were surging towards it. Chapter 1110 - Chapter 1110: Chapter 1066: The Price Chapter 1110: Chapter 1066: The Price ¡°` Chen Fei heard the bell ringing and immediately appeared outside the cultivation room, turning his head towards the city lord¡¯s mansion. The No-fly Array over Jiguang City had dissipated, and at this moment, countless streaks of light interweaved above the city. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, and he arrived at the city lord¡¯s mansion, where most of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators had already gathered. ¡°The Soul-devouring Worms are 100,000 li away from Jiguang City. According to the previous deployment, gather people inside the mystical treasures, take the teleportation formation, and head to Han Yun City!¡± Weng Zongfang appeared in front of everyone, his expression grave. ¡°Understood!¡± All the Rule Integration Realm cultivators saluted and then dispersed in all directions. In recent times, in anticipation of a possible invasion by the Soul-devouring Worms, all human cities had prepared contingency plans. In Jiguang City, who would be responsible for which area¡¯s residents, and who would leave last via the teleportation formation, everything was arranged so that there wouldn¡¯t be chaos when the Soul-devouring Worms really arrived. If other human cities encountered the Soul-devouring Worms, there were also corresponding relocation plans upon their arrival in Jiguang City. In an area, the number of beings should ideally not be too great. Although most of the human race¡¯s cultivation is quite average, when sands converge into a tower, and the numbers are too great, it can still cause a change in the vital energy of heaven and earth. After the residents of Jiguang City arrive in central Han Yun City, they would also be arranged to settle in other places outside Han Yun City. Chen Fei leapt into the air, and within a few steps, he was back in the courtyard he had purchased. Qu Qingsheng and the others relaxed slightly when they saw Chen Fei land. Chen Fei had now become a peace-of-mind pill for everyone over the years. Knowing that there was a risk of the Soul-devouring Worms invading Jiguang City, Qu Qingsheng and the others had been packing their daily necessities into the Celestial Treasure recently. Therefore, when Chen Fei landed in the courtyard, Qu Qingsheng and the others had already packed up properly. ¡°The Soul-devouring Worms are coming, we will first go to Han Yun City.¡± Chen Fei briefly explained the situation and with a wave of his right hand, Qu Qingsheng and the others entered inside the Concealment Bell. Chen Fei stepped with his right foot, and he was already in mid-air, the Concealment Bell began to enlarge, floating there like a small mountain. The surrounding residents, upon seeing the Concealment Bell, offered no resistance, letting its power draw them in. The residents within ten li nearby were Chen Fei¡¯s responsibility to gather. The Concealment Bell swiftly circled around, and residents of Jiguang City flew into it one after another. In less than a short time, Chen Fei had already gathered all the residents from the initially arranged area into the Concealment Bell. A smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on Chen Fei¡¯s face, and his figure turned into a rainbow light, landing inside the teleportation hall. At this moment, the teleportation hall already had about fifty percent of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators present, with more rainbow lights flying towards it from afar. In moments of life and death, everyone¡¯s speed was extremely fast. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Yu Dingshan greeted him upon seeing Chen Fei. ¡°Brother Yu!¡± Chen Fei smiled and gave a salute. Usually in Jiguang City, Chen Fei spent most of his time cultivating, but he had encountered Yu Dingshan a few times. At Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei addressed Yu Dingshan as senior, but the previous time in Jiguang City when he addressed Yu Dingshan as senior again, Yu Dingshan asked Chen Fei to promptly change the form of address. Now, both of their cultivation levels were in the Rule Integration Realm, but crucially Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength had surpassed him, having consecutively killed eight early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators outside Jiguang City. The early bird catches the worm, and since Yu Dingshan and Chen Fei had no master-disciple relationship, continuing to address him as senior felt uncomfortable even to Yu Dingshan himself. ¡°Inside Han Yun City, I have a few acquaintances. I¡¯ll introduce you all to them later,¡± Yu Dingshan said with a smile. Many in the human race were actually very curious about Chen Fei, this prodigy. Previously, when Chen Fei was in the Sun Moon Realm within Qiankun Mansion, it was not appropriate for them to approach him directly. Lately, since Chen Fei had broken through to the Rule Integration Realm and had been in seclusion, there were even fewer opportunities to meet. ¡°Sure, when that time comes¡­¡± Chen Fei had a smile on his face and was just about to finish his sentence when his expression changed subtly, and he directed his gaze towards the teleportation formation inside the hall. The teleportation formation, which had previously been operating smoothly, was now showing ripples. The other Rule Integration Realm cultivators, who did not cultivate the rules of space, couldn¡¯t clearly perceive this and merely felt that the teleportation formation seemed somewhat odd. But in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes at this moment, the spatial rifts within the teleportation formation were violently fluctuating as if something was squeezing its way through the rifts towards the formation. The principle of the teleportation formation is point-to-point connectivity between two formations, allowing beings to be teleported through the spatial rifts. Under normal circumstances, the teleportation formation is very stable, and it can maintain sufficient stability even when teleporting to a lower realm. Only if an external force disrupts the link between two teleportation formations. But this would require a profound understanding of the rules of space. Even Chen Fei, who sometimes can perceive the rhythm within the spatial rifts, wouldn¡¯t be fast enough to intercept; it is simply too late. Such teleportation speed is too fast; by the time you perceive it, the beings have already been teleported. At that point, any attempt to disrupt it is pointless. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yu Dingshan saw the change in Chen Fei¡¯s expression and his heart skipped a beat. ¡°Shut down the teleportation formation, something is forcing its way through!¡± ¡°` Chen Fei didn¡¯t have time to reply to Yu Dingshan¡¯s words, his figure flashed to the front of the teleportation formation and he shouted loudly to the deacon of the teleportation hall. ¡°What?¡± The deacon in the teleportation hall also sensed that there was a problem with the teleportation formation and was currently trying hard to adjust it. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, he suddenly didn¡¯t know what to do. At this moment, everyone was waiting to use the teleportation formation to go to Han Yun City. The Soul-devouring Worms were coming, and without the teleportation formation, if everyone wanted to leave Jiguang City quickly, they could only fly, racing the Soul-devouring Worms for speed. ¡°Shut down the teleportation formation!¡± Chen Fei, sensing the increasingly intense fluctuations inside the teleportation formation, had a solemn expression as he struck out at the teleportation formation with his palm. ¡°Chen Fei, don¡¯t act rashly!¡± Yu Wuheng appeared beside Chen Fei and blocked his attack. Yu Wuheng was a pride of the human race, but unfortunately, even after using three portions of Dimension Origins, he had not been able to break through to the Emperor Realm. After returning from the Wu Meng Clan, Yu Wuheng did not go back to Han Yun City and seemed to want to stay away from there, instead staying inside Jiguang City. It¡¯s just that he didn¡¯t expect that after staying for less than a month, he still had to return to Han Yun City. ¡°Bang!¡± The palms of Chen Fei and Yu Wuheng collided. Chen Fei stepped backwards a few times, his complexion slightly pale. Chen Fei was only at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, while Yu Wuheng was at the peak of the late stage of the Rule Integration Realm. It was inevitable that he would be pushed back. ¡°You¡­¡± But while Chen Fei stepped back, there was no smile on Yu Wuheng¡¯s face, because the aftermath of their palm clash contained the power of the Space Rules, which now disrupted the operation of the teleportation formation. The teleportation column, which had been stable, now began to shake violently. The deacon in the teleportation hall, noticing the changes in the teleportation formation, had a slight change in his complexion and hurriedly began to adjust the teleportation formation to close it. Otherwise, if an explosion occurred, repairing the teleportation formation would take a considerable amount of time. Moreover, this teleportation formation was the main formation within the teleportation hall and had already been set to teleport to Han Yun City. The other teleportation formations within the hall could naturally also be adjusted to Han Yun City, but that would take time, and right now with the Soul-devouring Worms approaching, time was what they lacked the most. ¡°Chen Fei, what are you trying to do? The Soul-devouring Worms are almost here!¡± Other Rule Integration Realm cultivators frowned at the situation with the teleportation formation. ¡°Hiss!¡± Chen Fei did not explain but turned his head to stare at the teleportation formation. Just after the Rule Integration Realm cultivator¡¯s question ended, a sharp and piercing hiss suddenly came from inside the teleportation formation. Then, a pair of sharp antennae abruptly pierced through the barrier of the teleportation formation. A silent space rift appeared, and through it, one could vaguely see a white, fierce worm trying to squeeze out. And it wasn¡¯t just one. Behind this white worm, one could see a pile of densely packed worm bodies. However, the space rift was too small to see exactly how many white worms were inside. ¡°It¡¯s a Soul-devouring Worm. Quickly close the barrier of the teleportation formation!¡± This scene startled the surrounding Rule Integration Realm cultivators, and several with an understanding of formations moved quickly to the front to start closing the barriers of the teleportation formation. The appearance of the Soul-devouring Worm had spread throughout the Black Stone Domain in recent times, and cultivators within the Rule Integration Realm of Jiguang City naturally knew of them. The sharp antennae, the ferocious mouthparts, and the jade-like pristine body. The body of the Soul-devouring Worm was not large, and whether it was a cultivator of the Mountain Sea Realm or the Rule Integration Realm, the worm¡¯s body was almost the same size as an adult. The Soul-devouring Worm currently struggling to get out of the barrier was of the Sun Moon Realm, and any cultivator present in the Rule Integration Realm could easily kill it with a wave of their hand. Even if there were a large number of Soul-devouring Worms in the space rift, there were even more cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm in the teleportation hall, and there would be no problem in killing them. However, no one dared to make a move, because killing a Soul-devouring Worm would make one marked by the entire group of the worms, possibly marking all living beings within a hundred miles¨Ca supremely tyrannical act. This kind of marking was very difficult to remove, or rather, it could be said that below the Open Heaven Realm, it was impossible to remove the mark. Even for the Open Heaven Realm, removing this mark was extremely difficult. The suspicion that among the Soul-devouring Worms there existed Eighth Tier beings started with this mark. Otherwise, if there were only seventh-tier Soul-devouring Worms, they wouldn¡¯t be so troublesome. Killing one would bring endless trouble, something the current human race could not afford. It was precisely these characteristics displayed by the Soul-devouring Worms that made them one of the nine great calamities of the Return to Nothing Realm. Without an Eighth Tier expert to guard, one could only run away at the news of their approach. ¡°Hiss hiss hiss!¡± With the involvement of a few Rule Integration Realm formation masters, the barrier of the teleportation formation began to close, and the hissing of the Soul-devouring Worms became exceptionally sharp. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Jiguang City was enshrouded by formations, making it impossible for one to enter directly through a space rift. At this moment, the Soul-devouring Worms in the space rift had captured the fluctuations of the teleportation formation and intercepted it, leading to the current scene. ¡°Close!¡± A voice rang out as Weng Zongfang appeared in the teleportation hall at some point and, upon seeing the scene at the teleportation formation, swiftly brought his hands together. The space rift, which had been in a stalemate with the Soul-devouring Worms, suddenly closed. Chapter 1111 - Chapter 1111: Chapter 1067: Parasitic Chapter 1111: Chapter 1067: Parasitic Seeing Weng Zongfang appear and completely shut down the teleportation formation, all cultivators in the teleportation hall couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly relaxed. Just now, Chen Fei had been ready to step forward and close the teleportation formation using the Space Rules, but he refrained from doing so when he sensed Weng Zongfang¡¯s arrival. However, facing the soul-devouring worms personally still deeply shocked Chen Fei. The undisguised malice was Chen Fei¡¯s first impression of these soul-devouring worms. And there was that look in the eyes of the soul-devouring worms, a greed that seemed to devour everything. Looking at you, they seemed to wish they could crack your bones and suck out your marrow, sending chills down your spine. ¡°Emperor, where are the soul-devouring worms now?¡± Yu Wuheng turned his head and asked Weng Zongfang. ¡°Still tens of thousands of miles away, they just caught the fluctuations from the teleportation formation. This group of soul-devouring worms has too strong a sense of space!¡± Weng Zongfang frowned, went to another teleportation formation, and immediately activated it. But it was only for a moment before Weng Zongfang shut it down again. Weng Zongfang tried several more teleportation formations, but ended up shutting them all down. The soul-devouring worms had indeed locked onto the fluctuations from Jiguang City¡¯s teleportation formation. At this moment, activating any teleportation formation would allow the soul-devouring worms to teleport directly to Jiguang City. ¡°The teleportation formation can¡¯t be used anymore, everyone follow me!¡± Weng Zongfang said and immediately soared into the sky. The other cultivators paused for a moment, but without hesitation, they followed Weng Zongfang. Yu Wuheng turned to give Chen Fei a nod, then his figure vanished. Chen Fei looked back at Yu Wuheng; without a word, he followed everyone along with Yu Dingshan. Since the teleportation formation couldn¡¯t be used, they had to rely on the flight speed of the cultivators themselves. Setting up a new teleportation formation wasn¡¯t easy either. Besides, even if they wanted to set up a new teleportation formation, it definitely couldn¡¯t be inside Jiguang City, otherwise, those soul-devouring worms would still detect it. Nearly two hundred cultivators streaked across the sky. Weng Zongfang summoned a ship, and everyone landed on it. The ship trembled slightly, speeding off at its maximum velocity. Whether it would damage the ship was no longer a concern for Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou; their priority was to widen the gap between them and the soul-devouring worms. In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed. Weng Zongfang¡¯s and Tang Yunshou¡¯s expressions changed slightly; several secret markers within the boundary of Jiguang City had already lost their signals. From the locations where these markers were destroyed, it was apparent the soul-devouring worms had changed their course. Instead of heading for Jiguang City, they were now following the direction of their ship. The worst scenario they had feared happened. It was that there were too many cultivators gathered together, and each cultivator¡¯s mystical treasure contained so many people. A typical cultivator almost cannot see through a mystical treasure to tell whether other cultivators carry people with them. But these soul-devouring worms clearly detect living beings in a way different from the cultivators¡¯ standard methods. In the eyes of the soul-devouring worms, the ship now carried a whole city¡¯s population of life. Compared to the empty Jiguang City, the ship was obviously more attractive. ¡°Spread out!¡± Tang Yunshou and Weng Zongfang exchanged glances. Tang Yunshou leaped from the ship, also taking out a similar flying vessel, and shouted: ¡°Half of you, follow me; the rest stay.¡± All cultivators on the ship automatically dispersed. This division had been prearranged, so it was quickly completed. In the Black Stone Domain recently, the number of beings killed by soul-devouring worms had been so high that any extreme possibility was within the realm of consideration. Weng Zongfang¡¯s and Tang Yunshou¡¯s ships split up and flew off in different directions. Chen Fei stood inside Tang Yunshou¡¯s ship, his brows tightly knit. He looked back at the clouds behind them. Tens of thousands of miles away, overwhelming malice emanated from that direction. The Indestructible Vision kept warning him, reminding Chen Fei to get as far away as possible. The soul-devouring worms roamed the entire Black Stone Domain, searching for something, seemingly also waiting for something. And in this process of searching and waiting, devouring any beings they came across became a necessary act for the soul-devouring worms. Even though the vital energy of heaven and earth in the Black Stone Domain was somewhat scarce, there were still some Races with a cultivation foundation, and devouring these beings also nourished the cultivation of the soul-devouring worms. ¡°Everyone, scatter!¡± Less than a quarter of an hour later, Tang Yunshou¡¯s voice echoed through the entire ship. Tang Yunshou floated in mid-air, a troubled expression on his face. The worst scenario had still occurred¨Cthe soul-devouring worms relentlessly pursued the ship. Tang Yunshou had no idea about the situation on Weng Zongfang¡¯s side, but he guessed it wouldn¡¯t be much better than here. These soul-devouring worms were aiming for the residents of Jiguang City. They had no intention of leaving without devouring the city¡¯s inhabitants. In other stronger domains, there were Races that could fight the soul-devouring worms, even directly destroy them. But in the Black Stone Domain, the soul-devouring worms easily dominated all Races, to the extent that even killing a single worm was daunting. The only option was to run. Because running still held a chance of survival, whereas defeating the soul-devouring worms would leave them being hunted down to the ends of the earth. Nearly a hundred cultivators looked up at Tang Yunshou, saluted him, and then nearly a hundred streaks of light flew out from the ship, heading towards the distance. ¡°Chen Fei, let¡¯s meet at Pianyi City!¡± Yu Dingshan turned his head to look at Chen Fei and shouted loudly. Pianyi City, located at the southernmost end of the Black Stone Domain. The Wu Meng Clan wouldn¡¯t allow cultivators from other races to leave the Black Stone Domain; otherwise, if they moved too far, irregularities would appear on the soul tokens. Therefore, the cities at the boundary of the Black Stone Domain became the only choice. Jiguang City had fallen; looking at the current attitude of the Soul-devouring Worms, it was clear they treated the living beings of various races within the Black Stone Domain as their food supply. Continuing towards other cities of the human race would likely attract the attention of the Soul-devouring Worms, where it might be better to head to the boundary cities to possibly avoid the Soul-devouring Worms¡¯ pursuit. People from the other four human cities, upon seeing the fate of Jiguang City, would probably make the same choice. Staying in the current cities was far too unsafe. While the teleportation formations were still operational, it was best to move to one of the boundary cities first. ¡°Take care!¡± Chen Fei said to Yu Dingshan as he bowed with his hands clasped, then he transformed into a beam of rainbow light and disappeared. Yu Dingshan turned his head to glance back; Tang Yunshou¡¯s ship had not yet departed, so he decided to wait until all the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators were sufficiently far before evacuating. As a cultivator at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, Tang Yunshou attracted Soul-devouring Worms more strongly than others; thus, he could afford to buy some time for other human mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Aboard the ship, Tang Yunshou looked in the direction from which the Soul-devouring Worms were coming, his gaze deep and contemplative. Lately, things were really piling up for the human race. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just the human race; the entire Black Stone Domain was plunged into severe distress. Facing a crisis comparable to extinction, the human race had survived several similar ordeals over the long years, and each time, they pulled through. Tang Yunshou hoped that during these tough times, the human race would endure once again, continuing to survive in the vastness of the Return to Nothing Realm. Chen Fei had flown more than ten thousand miles, and the Indestructible Vision¡¯s warning weakened slightly, but he was still in a life-threatening state. Clearly, the speed Chen Fei was currently showcasing wasn¡¯t enough to shake off the Soul-devouring Worms. As Chen Fei considered whether to increase his speed, his brow suddenly furrowed minorly as he looked ahead. Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind; his form shifted, changing direction as he continued to fly. However, it was just a short time before Chen Fei stopped again. ¡°The three of you have been following me, what exactly do you want!¡± Chen Fei shouted toward a direction on his right, his voice grave. ¡°You truly are unusual; no wonder the Ice Race and Evil Clans want to kill you sooner rather than later!¡± Three figures seemed to emerge from the void, and Xing Gong looked at Chen Fei with interest. ¡°Did the Ice Race and Evil Clans send you?¡± Chen Fei eyed the three figures before him ¡ª none of them belonged to the races of the Black Stone Domain, and their aura was somewhat peculiar, which involuntarily reminded Chen Fei of the Soul-devouring Worms he had just witnessed. The aura of the three individuals, to some extent, was very similar to that of the Soul-devouring Worms. Although only in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, they looked exceedingly eerie. ¡°Hahaha, the Ice Race and Evil Clans? What are they, to send me!¡± Xing Gong grinned, his pupils morphing into the vertical slits similar to those of the Soul-devouring Worms, creating a deeply unsettling sight. It wasn¡¯t just Xing Gong; the other two individuals¡¯ pupils also transformed similarly, and the aura of the Soul-devouring Worms around them intensified. Chen Fei¡¯s brow creased slightly, realizing the identity of the three figures before him ¡ª the Scavengers following the Soul-devouring Worms. In recent times, many races had not perished by the Soul-devouring Worms but rather by the hands of these Scavengers. Chen Fei vanished into mid-air and sped off into the distance, trying to shake off the three Scavengers. ¡°Think you can leave now? Isn¡¯t it a bit late for that!¡± Xing Gong burst out laughing loudly, his mouth splitting open unnaturally wide, the corners of his lips tearing towards the base of his ears. The next moment, Xing Gong and the other two instantly disappeared and reappeared in front of Chen Fei, enveloping him in an immense suction force around his entire body. Simultaneously in the sky above, a huge gaping maw covered in ferocious oral appendages appeared on the Heavenly Phenomenon Cover, as if to devour Chen Fei directly. Chen Fei stopped and looking upwards as he raised his right hand, slowly clenching it towards Xing Gong and the others. In an instant, the space around Xing Gong and the others suddenly collapsed, and chains formed by the Space Secondary Rules bound them in a flash. Space Binding! Xing Gong and the others felt the power of the space chains around them tighten, their vertical pupils abruptly contracting as they found themselves unable to resist. From the fragmented souls of other Black Stone Domain races, they had learned about this prodigious human, and having just encountered him, Xing Gong and the others naturally would not let him go. However, Xing Gong hadn¡¯t expected that they would be subdued in a single move, a baffling notion given their status as mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, while Chen Fei was only in the early stage. Even though Chen Fei bore the name of a prodigy, how exceptional could a prodigy from a remote place like the Black Stone Domain be? But now, Xing Gong and his companions felt it, ¡°You can¡¯t kill us; if you kill us, you won¡¯t survive either!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As Xing Gong¡¯s palm closed, he suddenly shouted aloud. Following Xing Gong¡¯s shout, his chest split open, and a pair of white antennae emerged from within. Soul-devouring Worms! Inside Xing Gong¡¯s body, Soul-devouring Worms coexisted, or rather, were parasitic. Chen Fei suddenly understood why the rumors said Scavengers weren¡¯t attacked by Soul-devouring Worms; it was because they were inherently one entity. Chapter 1112 - Chapter 1112: Chapter 1068: A Fight to the Death? Chapter 1112: Chapter 1068: A Fight to the Death? Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s hand motion come to a halt, Xing Gong¡¯s fearful expression gradually returned to normal. ¡°Killing a Soul-devouring Worm will mark you for the entire group. You can¡¯t imprison us either, for if Soul-devouring Worms are separated from the swarm for a long time, they will still track us down.¡± The corners of Xing Gong¡¯s mouth curled up involuntarily, well aware of the dominance of the Soul-devouring Worms that almost all beings in the Return to Nothing Realm knew of. Lacking absolute power, when faced with the vengeful Soul-devouring Worms, the only option was to give way. Being parasitized by Soul-devouring Worms meant losing much freedom, but conversely, it also meant gaining a life-saving charm. Moreover, the Worm King of the Soul-devouring Worms had promised that as long as one stayed near their swarm for a thousand years, they could eventually regain their freedom. This was not a hollow promise, for the group of Soul-devouring Worms had been in the Return to Nothing Realm for countless years, with scavengers coming and going, indeed many scavengers eventually gaining their freedom. They could wantonly massacre and plunder other slightly weaker races, and upon facing mortal threats, they could reveal the Soul-devouring Worm larvae within them, even harboring hopes for future freedom. For these reasons, the number of scavengers behind the Soul-devouring Worms always remained very high. Most of them were desperate and notorious villains who sought refuge with the Soul-devouring Worms and indeed managed to survive in the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Let us go now, and we will leave immediately. Otherwise, if we end up with both the fish dead and the net broken, that wouldn¡¯t be good,¡± Xing Gong threatened Chen Fei with a steely gaze. Smiles also spread across the faces of the two Rule Integration Realm beings beside Xing Gong. They had encountered this situation a few times before. Of course, being so easily immobilized by an early-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioner to the point where they couldn¡¯t even move was indeed a first for them. This human was somewhat peculiar. After returning, they intended to sell the news to other scavengers, who would surely be high-cultivation scavengers interested in this human. Any being targeted by those scavengers, unless protected by a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, would surely die! ¡°Annihilation together?¡± Chen Fei looked at the three scavengers, his gaze calming, and in the next moment, a streak of black light flashed by and the three scavengers disappeared into thin air. Chen Fei stepped forward with his right foot, also vanishing from sight, only to reappear in the Cangqiong Domain. Even at the point of life-and-death struggles, letting the enemy go was simply an impossibility for Chen Fei. Moreover, the very fact that these scavengers were willing to be parasitized by Soul-devouring Worms revealed their true nature. If Chen Fei were to really let these three scavengers go, he would surely face more attacks from other scavengers later on. Because of the Soul-devouring Worms, was Chen Fei expected to endure their attacks and never strike back to kill? ¡°Where are we?¡± Startled by the sudden change of location, the three scavengers were taken aback. Realizing what Chen Fei intended to do, Xing Gong glared at him and shouted,¡±Chen Fei, don¡¯t make a mistake. If you kill us, you will absolutely die, and it may even implicate your entire human race!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not for you to worry about!¡± Chen Fei shook his head as the space chains binding the three scavengers suddenly tightened, unleashing a terrifying force that erupted immediately. The three scavengers¡¯ eyes involuntarily widened, their bodies trembling slightly, crushed into mist by the dreadful power of space in an instant. ¡°Hiss!¡± A sharp hissing sound rose as the three young Soul-devouring Worms within the scavengers¡¯ bodies struggled violently amidst the blood mist. Chen Fei had indeed attempted to separate the Soul-devouring Worms from Xing Gong and the others. At heart, Chen Fei didn¡¯t wish to have any dealings with the group of Soul-devouring Worms, mainly because their current power was too overwhelming, and his meager strength simply couldn¡¯t withstand it. But as Xing Gong and the others¡¯ vitality waned and the three young Soul-devouring Worms lost their hosts, after struggling intensely for a short time, they also perished. Three extremely concealed pulsations rippled from the bodies of the deceased worms. If Chen Fei weren¡¯t in the Cangqiong Domain at the moment, completely under his control, he truly wouldn¡¯t have felt this faint pulsation. This subtle, silent ripple swept over Chen Fei¡¯s body but was blocked by a layer of black light. This was the power of a Power Rule Fragment. After colliding for a moment, the ripple was unable to corrupt Chen Fei¡¯s body. Then the ripple scoured the entire Cangqiong Domain, seemingly trying to break free, but was entirely blocked by a barrier formed from the Power Rule Fragment. Seeing this, a slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. The Yuan Clan truly deserved its reputation as a race that even supreme races were wary of in the past, their Celestial Suppression martial arts fundamentally superior to all others. The dying mark of the Soul-devouring Worms was indeed secretive, likely undetectable even to a Sixth-Tier Rule Integration Realm being, even though it was only young Soul-devouring Worms performing such a mark. Such were the racial talents of the Soul-devouring Worms. Yet they were suppressed by a race with even higher innate traits, the Yuan Clan. Celestial Suppression, its ultimate stage reaching the ninth stage, allowed one to condense a complete rule of strength within one¡¯s physique at the seventh tier. After all, it was the rule of power, one of the main rules that ranked within the top few in the void, there was no reason it would lose to Soul-devouring Worm larvae that hadn¡¯t even reached the Mountain Sea Realm. Chen Fei extended his right palm, and the bodies of the three Soul-devouring Worms exploded into a cloud of blood mist. As the Bronze Rune functioned, a fissure opened at Chen Fei¡¯s brow, and six rays of light entered into it. A cool sensation permeated Chen Fei¡¯s soul; the talent enhancement brought by Xing Gong and the other two was minuscule, almost negligible. The talents stolen by the three Soul-devouring Worm larvae were actually quite ordinary, even inferior to those of Xing Gong and the others, but within the Soul-devouring Worm¡¯s talents, the predisposition towards Space Rules was extremely obvious. Previously in Jiguang City, the Soul-devouring Worms had directly captured the fluctuations of the teleportation formation, and they had even been able to intrude into the spatial rift of the teleportation formation along those fluctuations, demonstrating the sensitivity of this clan to the Space Rules. Now, as Chen Fei absorbed some of the talents from these three Soul-devouring Worms, he found that his comprehension of the Space Rules had significantly strengthened. It wasn¡¯t just comprehension; when Chen Fei extended his right hand and slightly manipulated the Space Secondary Rules, he found himself somehow closer to the Space Rules, to some extent. Chen Fei closed his eyes, perceiving the rhythm of the Space Rules, and after a short time, he opened them again. The Space Secondary Rules that Chen Fei was currently comprehending were, in total, three: ¡°Big,¡± ¡°Small,¡± and ¡°Solid.¡± Although his comprehension of the three Space Secondary Rules continued to grow, in his heart, Chen Fei actually had no idea which secondary rules composed the complete Space Main Rule. The Main Rule of Space was so vast that Chen Fei, being of the human race, did not have a high affinity with Space Rules, one could even say it was very low. The fact that he was constantly mastering three Space Secondary Rules was wholly due to the power of his panel and had nothing to do with the innate traits of his race. Thus, without the guidance of martial arts, Chen Fei could not perceive which secondary rules made up the Space Main Rule. But just moments ago, following the partial absorption of the talents from the three Soul-devouring Worms, Chen Fei now felt a sense of hierarchy in the Space Rules, if only vaguely. It wasn¡¯t conspicuous, but compared to the previous blur, this was already a huge advance. ¡°Soul-devouring Worms!¡± A contemplative look appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes; he securely stored the mystical treasures from Xing Gong and the others and started to sift through their soul memories using God Devouring. However, possibly due to being parasitized, the souls of Xing Gong and the other two were astonishingly fragmented. A short time later, Chen Fei vanished within the Cangqiong Domain. In reality, a streak of black light flashed, and Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared midair. Perceiving that the warning from Indestructible Vision had not abruptly intensified, it was clear that slaying the Soul-devouring Worm did not result in a mark being placed on Chen Fei. Chen Fei turned into a rainbow light and continued flying forward, slightly deviating from his original direction. The innate traits related to space of the Soul-devouring Worms were quite good, but Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to collide with the massive swarm of Soul-devouring Worms behind him. With Chen Fei¡¯s current power, even with all his cards laid out, he could not break through the collective defense of a swarm of Soul-devouring Worms. That characteristic of distributing damage across all the worms, the greater their number, the more exaggerated their defense against attack, was just too insurmountable for someone in the Rule Integration Realm. After a short time, Chen Fei felt the warning from Indestructible Vision start to decrease, clearly diverging from the path of the pursuing Soul-devouring Worms. Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly relaxed as he looked up ahead. The journey to Pianyi City spanned millions of miles, and even at the speed of the Rule Integration Realm, it would take a considerable amount of time. Chen Fei looked down at the Concealment Bell in his sleeve, which still housed many residents of Jiguang City. If it weren¡¯t for the unsettled wilderness of the Black Stone Domain and the roaming Soul-devouring Worms, Chen Fei would have liked to find a secluded place to cultivate in seclusion. Every day of cultivation now could rapidly increase Chen Fei¡¯s strength. Having only secluded himself for half a month in Jiguang City, the fragments of rules within Chen Fei¡¯s soul had increased from fifty-eight to sixty-two. Four fragments of rules in half a month; that meant eight in a month. Cultivation for others in the Rule Integration Realm, naturally, would not increase in such a linear fashion¨Cit always slows down further along. But Chen Fei, cultivating in the state of small Open Heaven Realm, along with the assistance of his panel, opened up the restriction of slow soul growth that struggled with bearing the fragments of rules. That special state of kindling Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind enlivened Chen Fei¡¯s soul like never before, without any downside, and was extremely miraculous. Following this pace, Chen Fei estimated that he would soon break through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and by that time, the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique was likely to reach Great Completion as well. Chen Fei continued flying in the direction of Pianyi City for some tens of thousands of miles, then suddenly turned his head to look to the side. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, over three thousand miles away, there were fluctuations from a battle in the Rule Integration Realm. With the deepening comprehension of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Solid,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s perceptive distance became longer and longer. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flashed, heading towards the area of combat. Within it, there were fluctuations from a human of the Rule Integration Realm; another seemed like it came from the Evil Clans. When Chen Fei was still a thousand miles away from the battlefield, the human Rule Integration Realm¡¯s aura dissipated. Chapter 1113 - Chapter 1113: Chapter 1069: Killing God Chapter 1113: Chapter 1069: Killing God Chen Fei furrowed his brows, realizing that he was a step too late. Not all rescues can arrive on time. However, if it involved the Rule Integration Realm of Jiguang City, the residents within the mystical treasures could still be saved. Thousands of miles away, Zakui released his right hand, gazing at the deformed skull he had crushed, a cold smile involuntarily spreading across his face. A mere mid-stage Rule Integration Realm of the human race, and yet they dared to resist him? They truly knew not whether they lived or died. Zakui¡¯s right hand moved, a sword-shaped mid-grade mystical treasure flew into his hand. He immediately extinguished the treasure¡¯s spirituality, then split a part of his mental defense to probe inside the treasure and saw about two hundred and fifty thousand of the human race. From the Sun Moon Realm to the Body Tempering children, the cultivation levels of the humans inside the treasure were not high. In terms of value, they were far less than the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm human he had just killed. But since the Evil Clans and the human race were mortal enemies, Zakui naturally had no reason to spare these two hundred and fifty thousand humans inside the treasure. The Soul-Devouring Worms directly attacked Jiguang City, and the Ice Race Evil Clan, which constantly monitored the human race, naturally received the news as well. When it came to understanding the Soul-Devouring Worms, the Evil Clans in the Black Stone Domain were among those who knew the most. After all, the Evil Clans had an Open Heaven Realm ancestor, albeit a nontraditional one, but he was ultimately above the standard peak of the Rule Integration Realm. If Jiguang City was lucky, they could escape directly using the teleportation formation. If they were unlucky, they would have to rely on their own powers to flee, and at that moment, the Evil Clans¡¯ opportunity to hunt would arise. Facing the pursuit of the Soul-Devouring Worms, they would surely scatter and flee, and thus the Evil Clans would face individual Rule Integration Realm humans. Being cautious and avoiding the human imperial sovereign, the remaining Rule Integration Realm individuals would become their prey. For this hunt, the Ice Race Evil Clan did not deploy any early-stage Rule Integration Realm; they were all mid-stage and late-stage Rule Integration Realm. Even the imperial sovereigns of both clans were ambushing in other areas, looking for a chance to kill the human imperial sovereign. Even if they couldn¡¯t kill the human imperial sovereign, should they encounter other human Rule Integration Realm individuals, the imperial sovereigns of the Evil Clan and Ice Race would show no mercy. It was just that the Soul-Devouring Worms¡¯ attack on Jiguang City was too unexpected, preventing the Evil Clans from deploying Rule Integration Realms from other areas. They could only send those closest to Jiguang City to pursue and kill. Otherwise, the Evil Clans and Ice Race currently blocking the humans would not just be the ones present. Zakui looked at the humans inside the mystical treasure, a cruel smile on his face, his mental defense in the treasure transformed into immense heavenly bodies, towering over the two hundred and fifty thousand humans. All the people inside the treasure felt a shadow envelop them and instinctively looked up, only to see Zakui¡¯s enormous figure and the terrifying pressure of the late Rule Integration Realm. Facing Zakui¡¯s pressure, with the highest cultivation inside the treasure being no more than the Sun Moon Realm, their souls felt as though they were about to be directly crushed. ¡°Bang, bang, bang!¡± Starting with the lowest cultivation humans, they could not withstand Zakui¡¯s gaze and began to burst and die one after another. In just the blink of an eye, more than ten thousand people inside the treasure were dead. Extreme fear instantly enveloped the remaining humans, but at this moment inside the treasure, they could not even run away; all they could do was await death. Screams echoed continuously. Facing death, any living being would feel fear, and the humans were naturally no exception, especially when unable to resist. Zakui looked at the scene inside the treasure and was just about to eliminate the remaining humans altogether when his expression suddenly changed, and he looked ahead. Thousands of miles away, Zakui sensed fluctuations of the Rule Integration Realm of the human race, and this fluctuation was all too familiar to him. ¡°Human Chen Fei!¡± Zakui¡¯s eyes lit up. To him, this human prodigy was known to all Rule Integration Realm individuals within the Evil Clans and Ice Race, as long as they had witnessed the confrontation outside Jiguang City. This human prodigy¡¯s life was truly tough. It was heard that previously, at the Wu Meng Clan frontline, he took part in a mission where thirty-five Rule Integration Realm individuals went, and only five returned, one of whom was Chen Fei. Within the Evil Clans and Ice Race, evaluations of Chen Fei continuously improved. The likelihood of his future achievement as the human imperial sovereign was as high as eighty percent or more. The remaining twenty percent uncertainty was not due to any lack in Chen Fei¡¯s talents but because breaking through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm itself presented many challenges. Sometimes these challenges were not caused by insufficiencies; they could be a minor mistake during regular cultivation. Dimension Origins are used to rectify such mistakes, but among the clans in the Black Stone Domain, whenever Dimension Origins appear, they must immediately be used by the late-stage Rule Integration Realm. As something that can be encountered but not sought, when Chen Fei needs it, it might not be available. Moreover, Chen Fei was cultivating very quickly, a sign of extraordinary talent, but this could also increase the likelihood of erroneous comprehension of the rules, and such errors might go unnoticed by himself. No matter what, within the Evil Clans and Ice Race, should they encounter Chen Fei, they must kill him without doubt. Sometimes it¡¯s not for the reward within their race, but more so to avoid having a powerful adversary in the future. Zakui tucked the mystical treasure containing more than two hundred thousand humans into his sleeve and rushed toward Chen Fei¡¯s location as fast as he could, fearing any delay might allow this human prodigy to slip away. Within the Evil Clans and Ice Race, there¡¯s a saying that Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength may have already reached the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm. That is to say, this human clan prodigy might have already reached the extent of ignoring most early stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators and could fight the average mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Therefore, facing this human clan prodigy, letting the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm continue to attack was no longer safe, and it became essential to deploy the late-stage Rule Integration Realm to ensure foolproof results! Thousands of miles away, Chen Fei sensed someone from the Evil Clans in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm rushing towards his position, yet his form did not move, and he continued flying forward. Two cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm flying towards each other meant that the distance of a thousand miles seemed extremely short, and in just a moment, Chen Fei could already see a dark shadow in the distance with his own eyes. Zhao Tan¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed, Chen Fei sensed his aura, not only did not leave, but instead directly rushed toward him, which was beyond Zhao Tan¡¯s expectations. Zhao Tan had thought he still had to chase for a while to catch up with Chen Fei and kill him. But now, it turned out that Chen Fei was actively flying towards him and in an instant, the distance between the two was less than a hundred miles. The abnormality of the situation made Zhao Tan feel a twinge of doubt in his heart. Sensing Chen Fei¡¯s aura, he was indeed without a doubt that human clan prodigy, and there were no other hidden human Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the vicinity. As someone in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, unless an Emperor Realm powerhouse was concealing themselves, Zhao Tan did not believe any other Rule Integration Realm could escape his perception. ¡°Playing tricks, die!¡± With only fifty miles separating them, Zhao Tan coldly shouted and grabbed at Chen Fei¡¯s body. The moment Zhao Tan¡¯s right hand moved, a tremendous essence force resonated with the vital energy of heaven and earth, and a colossal hand that seemed to penetrate the heavens and earth suddenly formed, then pressed towards Chen Fei. In the Black Stone Domain, the late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators would definitely learn from the Emperor Realm inheritance, and had understood it to a great degree, so their moves, while sometimes seeming simple, would cover all possible positions one could dodge to. Chen Fei watched as the giant palm imprint approached him, and with his left hand, he swiped at Zhao Tan¡¯s palm imprint. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosion resounded through the skies, Zhao Tan¡¯s heaven-piercing palm imprint quivered slightly and immediately shattered, turning into essence force that dissipated into nothingness. His move broken, Zhao Tan¡¯s body involuntarily staggered slightly, looking tens of miles away at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. His move had been broken by Chen Fei? At that moment, because of Chen Fei¡¯s attack, Chen Fei¡¯s true Cultivation Realm also revealed itself, mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Having broken through from the Sun Moon Realm to the Rule Integration Realm in less than three years and already reaching the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was enough to leave anyone who knew about it dumbfounded. But at this moment, Zhao Tan was more astonished that his move had been so easily shattered. Even for a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, it shouldn¡¯t be this easy to break apart his move; this was not something a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm should be able to accomplish. Numerous questions and confusions appeared in Zhao Tan¡¯s mind, his gaze hesitated for a moment, then he immediately turned around and fled. This Chen Fei was absolutely abnormal, and he also understood why so many from his clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, sent to assassinate Chen Fei, had all failed. Judging from the strength just displayed, unless you send more than ten mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, you¡¯re essentially offering Chen Fei kills. Zhao Tan did not want to risk his life to test just how this human clan prodigy worked and what level of power he had reached. The best method was to inform the Emperor that they must spare no expense to eliminate this Chen Fei. This was no longer about whether Chen Fei would become an Emperor in the future, there was a possibility that the human clan could advance further under Chen Fei¡¯s leadership. ¡°Don¡¯t go!¡± Chen Fei said to Zhao Tan. As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, the space around Zhao Tan¡¯s body suddenly collapsed, and countless chains locked onto various parts of Zhao Tan¡¯s body. Zhao Tan, sensing the power within the chains, changed his expression and produced the Splitting Essence Blade in his hand, deflecting every space chain that coiled towards him. But even this brief delay was enough for Chen Fei to arrive in front of Zhao Tan. Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind faintly vibrated within Chen Fei¡¯s soul, then ignited, and a power akin to creating heaven and earth surged instantaneously around Chen Fei. Countless black lightning intertwined around Chen Fei¡¯s body, his soul briefly clarified, and his perspective on the entire world subtly changed. The Qianyuan Sword, unbeknownst to when, had also turned completely black. Chen Fei looked at Zhao Tan and slashed down with his sword. From Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, igniting Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, to slashing with the Qianyuan Sword, everything happened in a flash. After deflecting the surrounding space chains, Zhao Tan had no time to retreat and as he faced the terrifying aura emitting from Chen Fei, for a brief moment, he felt as if he were seeing an elder ancestor of his clan. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Ah, die!¡± Zhao Tan instantly cast aside the abnormalities in his mind, and his forbidden techniques unfolded, a desolate aura surged around him, and he used a jade and stone burning move, slashing towards Chen Fei. ¡°Clang!¡± Like the great sound of a large bell, coupled with the extreme distortion of metal. Zhao Tan¡¯s body trembled slightly, and he involuntarily took a step back, his ferocious expression had long since vanished, replaced by a look in his eyes full of confusion and despair. Chapter 1114 - Chapter 1114: Chapter 1070: Reincarnation Rule Chapter 1114: Chapter 1070: Reincarnation Rule ¡°How did you manage to do that¡­¡± Zhao Tan¡¯s head lifted with difficulty, looking towards Chen Fei, his mouth trembling. With a single sentence spoken, Zhao Tan¡¯s complexion turned deathly pale, as if all of his power had been exhausted with those words. And indeed, that was exactly the case. With just one move, Zhao Tan, a late-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Evil Clans, had been shattered in both form and spirit by Chen Fei. The only reason he hadn¡¯t died immediately was because of the Rule Body of the Rule Integration Realm, barely holding on to his last breath. When that breath dissipated, it would be the moment of Zhao Tan¡¯s obliteration. A late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator who had cultivated for thousands of years, utterly destroyed by a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioner with a single move, such a thing was incomprehensible to Zhao Tan. He couldn¡¯t fathom it. When the first palm imprint was forcibly broken, Zhao Tan turned to run, not just to avoid risking further, but also to quickly relay this news back to the Evil Clans. At that moment, Zhao Tan had already understood deep down that he was likely no match for Chen Fei. A late-stage Rule Integration Realm unable to defeat a mid-stage one, and that mid-stage cultivator had less than three years of cultivation¨Cthis was inconceivable, yet Zhao Tan still chose to follow his instincts, to flee first. At that time, Zhao Tan merely felt he couldn¡¯t defeat Chen Fei, but he believed there was no problem in retreating. But now, the harsh reality was that not only could he not defeat Chen Fei, but he was also directly slain with one move, completely surpassing Zhao Tan¡¯s understanding. Throughout the long history of the Black Stone Domain, among various races, many exceptional Rule Integration Realm talents emerged, many of whom later became Emperor Realm powerhouses of their races, protecting their people. But during their ascent, the most these prodigies achieved was invincibility within the same rank. Being able to retreat unharmed against a Rule Integration Realm of a slightly higher rank was already considered an incredible feat. Yet here was Chen Fei, not only killing a higher-ranked Rule Integration Realm cultivator but doing so with a single move. How could Zhao Tan accept this? However, acceptance didn¡¯t matter; the fact remained a fact and would not change just because one couldn¡¯t accept it. In response to Zhao Tan¡¯s question, Chen Fei did not give an answer, simply gazing calmly at Zhao Tan. Without receiving an answer, Zhao Tan¡¯s mouth trembled, wanting to continue speaking, but as he exerted himself, his legs started to crumble into dust. The Rule Body couldn¡¯t withstand Zhao Tan¡¯s injuries, and his body began to break down completely. ¡°Ah!¡± Sensing the state of his own body, Zhao Tan no longer had the strength to speak further. With a heart full of unwillingness and confusion, Zhao Tan let out a silent, agonized howl. Zhao Tan wasn¡¯t willing or ready to die; his death was beyond reprieve. The key issue was that Zhao Tan felt as if he could foresee the future predicament of the Evil Clans. The human race had produced such a monstrous talent¨Cif the barrier of the Open Heaven Realm that had shackled the human race for hundreds of thousands of years was to be broken by this individual, then the Evil Clans would no longer have a place in the Black Stone Domain. If Chen Fei truly broke through to the Open Heaven Realm, the Evil Clans might face annihilation. The Evil Clans and the Ice Race had always sought to eradicate the human race because the humans had a supreme treasure in their possession¨Cthe Qiankun Stone! How was the human race¡¯s Qiankun Cauldron forged? The rumor was that a dying human imperial sovereign obtained a supreme treasure, and before his death, he cast himself into it, forging this object that suppressed the human race¡¯s destiny. The rumor was largely accurate but didn¡¯t reveal what the original treasure was. It was actually the Qiankun Stone¨Cwithout it, even if a human imperial sovereign burned all he had, he could not have forged the Qiankun Cauldron as it is now. To a race like the Wu Meng Clan, capable of reaching the Open Heaven Realm, the Qiankun Cauldron wasn¡¯t much to speak of. After all, it wasn¡¯t even considered a standard Open Heaven Profound Treasure, and it was further integrated with the human race¡¯s mark. For the Wu Meng Clan, the Qiankun Cauldron seemed incredibly insignificant, not even worth as much as chicken ribs. But for the ancestor of the Evil Clans, the Qiankun Stone inside the Qiankun Cauldron represented a chance to heal his wounds and correct the deficiencies in his realm. It wasn¡¯t about transforming the clan¡¯s ancestor from a deficient Open Heaven Realm into an authentic one, but rather granting him the lifespan of a normal Open Heaven Realm cultivator. Lingering long enough allowed for more possibilities. But the arrival of the Wu Meng Clan effectively disrupted the plans of the Evil Clans and the Ice Race. Large-scale conflicts between the two were no longer possible, and seizing the human race¡¯s Qiankun Cauldron seemed an increasingly distant dream. However, the grudge had already accumulated. As long as the human race lived, they remained a threat to the Evil Clans. Any opportunity to cause more deaths among the Rule Integration Realm practitioners of the human race was a good thing for the Evil Clans. But now, with such an extraordinary figure as Chen Fei, given enough time, what would the future hold for the Evil Clans? Countless resentments entangled in Zhao Tan¡¯s sea of consciousness, until finally, everything before Zhao Tan¡¯s eyes turned to darkness. Chen Fei activated the Bronze Rune, a beam of light emanating from his forehead encompassing what lay before him, as a mass of spiritual essence was stripped away. Ashes are just one form of manifestation, no different from a mist of blood, so it was still possible to extract the spiritual essence. Equivalent to two secondary rule bodies, ignited by the Godslayer State of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, for a late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator like Zhao Tan, Chen Fei displayed an overwhelming stance. It wasn¡¯t just Zhao Tan from the Evil Clans in the late stage of the Rule Integration Realm, even if it were members from the Wu Meng Clan or the Xuan Clan at this stage, Chen Fei could resolve the fight with one move. His physique and the ignited Open Heaven Realm state of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind were exceptionally powerful, unmatched by other Rule Integration Realm practitioners. Every cultivator at the Rule Integration Realm essentially lacks any weaknesses, as their physique, elemental power, and soul are all balanced. When they break through to a certain rank, all three aspects reach the standard of that rank. But Chen Fei originally exceeded the standards only in terms of physique. Now, after being able to ignite Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, his elemental power also began to surpass the standard. Even the most fundamental soul, owing to the transcendent perspective of the small Open Heaven Realm, already had a huge difference compared to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. In such a situation, how could other cultivators in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm withstand Chen Fei? As a portion of Zhaotan¡¯s talent fused into the soul, a chill spread. However, this coolness disappeared in a moment, and compared to the previously slain Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Wu Han, Zhaotan¡¯s talent fell far short. Wu Han had a great chance of breaking through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, and even had a slim possibility of breaking through the barrier of the Open Heaven Realm. But for Zhaotan, the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm were already his highest achievement, and it was impossible for him to reach the peak; the gap in talent between the two was too obvious. A dark light flashed beneath Chen Fei¡¯s pupils as he deployed the God Devouring technique and began to strip away Zhaotan¡¯s fragmented soul. The previous killing of Xing Gong¡¯s three Scavengers yielded little value within their fragmented souls. There were three martial arts techniques, and in terms of ranking, they were slightly inferior to the inheritances of the human imperial sovereign realm; and, as they were severely damaged, Chen Fei tried to integrate them into the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, but the skill level did not change in the slightest. The previous fusion of the Nine Heavens Star Kill from the Wu Meng Clan had significantly improved the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, elevating this technique to a certain height. Ordinary martial arts, even those from the Emperor Realm inheritance, would hardly bring any further improvement to the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique. Only something like the Wu Meng Clan, an Open Heaven Realm Race that propagates top-tier techniques to cultivate four secondary rules, and even contains insights on how to break through the Open Heaven Realm, could potentially continue to elevate the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique. After a while, Chen Fei finished reading Zhaotan¡¯s fragmented soul and obtained a martial arts technique from the Evil Clans. It was certainly incomplete, but the secondary rule it cultivated was quite interesting, a secondary rule within the Reincarnation Main Rule. The effect was actually very strong; it could forcibly refresh one¡¯s state. In other words, even if Zhaotan was severely injured in battle, he could still rely on this Reincarnation secondary rule to restore his injuries to peak condition. This was a remarkably powerful rule attribute; faced with an evenly matched opponent, one could forcibly wear down the adversary to death. In terms of effects, it was somewhat similar to the blood rebirth of Celestial Suppression, and while the principles of their functioning were naturally different, achieving a similar effect was already quite formidable. Unfortunately, Zhaotan met Chen Fei and was directly hit, leading to the complete destruction of both body and soul, leaving no chance for the secondary rule of Reincarnation to restore him. Even the strength of rules has a limit; once it¡¯s exceeded, the effect ceases to exist. Just like Chen Fei¡¯s blood rebirth¨Cif he was hit so hard that all his blood turned to ashes, naturally there would be no more talk of blood rebirth. And as for the Indestructible Vision¡¯s ever-peak state, if one¡¯s defense was penetrated, one would still be on the brink of death. Chen Fei integrated Zhaotan¡¯s technique into the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, causing a slight decrease in the skill level, but it did not fall from the stage of perfection. The level of the martial arts had improved, but not by much; it was more of a nice final touch. Chen Fei placed Zhaotan¡¯s Splitting Essence Blade into his sleeve and also another sword-shaped mystical treasure, which at a glance, appeared to be crafted by the human race. The spirituality of the mystical treasure was long gone. Chen Fei probed into the mystical treasure with a sliver of his mental defense and saw an extremely chaotic scene within its internal space. Over two hundred thousand people were panicking, terrified, and there were also remains of the human race that Zhaotan had erased. Chen Fei activated his essence force to collect the shattered flesh and blood of the human race and simultaneously shook the mystical treasure, putting the more than two hundred thousand people inside into a deep sleep while also beginning to erase their memories of the recent events. To them, it was a nightmare, especially for the ordinary members of the human race, who would regard it as a living horror, better left forgotten. After doing all this, Chen Fei withdrew his mental defense and glanced around before flying off towards a location on his right. From Zhaotan¡¯s soul memories, Chen Fei not only learned the technique he practiced but also knew that at this moment, the Evil Clans and the Ice Race were hunting cultivators in Jiguang City. With the Wu Meng Clan intimidating the Black Stone Domain and the Soul-devouring Worms ravaging it, the Evil Clans and the Ice Race still did not forget to weaken the strength of the human race. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It was a matter of life and death, quite literally. Perhaps in the minds of the Evil Clans, with their ancestors present, they were certain they could survive this catastrophe. And if they could weaken the human race¡¯s strength enough, the likelihood of the human race¡¯s annihilation would be higher, and thereafter, they might not even need to take action themselves, as the human race would naturally perish within the Return to Nothing Realm. Unlike the Scavengers who act in small groups and whose souls are severely fragmented due to being parasitized, Chen Fei did not know the whereabouts of other Scavengers. But the Evil Clans and the Ice Race were different; they had a plan. Chapter 1115 - Chapter 1115: Chapter 1071: Hunting Time Chapter 1115: Chapter 1071: Hunting Time In order to maximize the slaughter of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, the Ice Race and Evil Clans dispatched a total of one hundred and twenty-seven Rule Integration Realm cultivators this time. Although Jiguang City has nearly two hundred cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, over sixty percent of them are at the early stage, and more than thirty percent are at the mid-stage, with only eleven at the late-stage. The lowest cultivation realm among the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ dispatched cultivators is the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Therefore, if those at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm from Jiguang City encounter the Ice Race and Evil Clans, they have no choice but to flee. If they meet a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, the early-stage cultivators of the Human Clan might have a chance to escape, but if they meet someone at the late-stage, it would be certain death. To better slaughter the human cultivators, the more than one hundred Rule Integration Realm cultivators have a special method to anchor their positions to each other. Even if they are thousands of miles apart, they can slightly sense the approximate position of the anchoring. The Ice Race and Evil Clans agreed that there¡¯s only one situation in which they are allowed to send out anchor signals, which is when they encounter a human whose strength they cannot overcome, allowing them to send out an anchor signal and have other Rule Integration Realm cultivators join in the hunt. On the Jiguang City side, they also have a similar method of transmitting messages, which is to send out an anchor signal in desperate situations, allowing other human Rule Integration Realm cultivators to come to their rescue. However, the Human Clan cultivator at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm who was killed by the Evil Clans had not sent out such a signal. Facing the late-stage Rule Integration Realm enemies like the Evil Clans, if those nearby were not from the late-stage of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, rushing over would simply add another kill for the Evil Clans. In the end, the Human Clan¡¯s mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator chose to face the Evil Clans alone. Chen Fei formed seals with his left hand, trying to send out a signal that was unique to the Evil Clans. However, after several attempts, he failed. This type of signal seemed to require the Evil Clans¡¯ unique characteristics, deliberately created and only mutually sensed and emitted by the two races. It was impossible for other races to imitate it. Chen Fei stopped forming seals and thought for a moment. He then began to operate the Celestial Suppression technique, attempting to alter some of the characteristics of his human soul. The purpose of the Celestial Suppression martial arts was to gain complete control over one¡¯s physique and conceal one¡¯s own aura, but that was merely its most basic ability. However, the Celestial Suppression technique acquired by Chen Fei so far had not dealt with transforming oneself into another race. Chen Fei did not expect to turn himself into a member of the Evil Clans by operating the Celestial Suppression this time; he only wanted to alter some of the characteristics in his soul to be slightly closer to those of the Evil Clans. Still, this was obviously not enough, so Chen Fei also operated Indestructible Vision, a divine power that could adapt to the environment and modify his own characteristics. Gradually, there seemed to be a subtle change in the aura that Chen Fei was emanating, but if one tried to specify the change, it was indescribable. Chen Fei tried to form seals again, but it was still futile, even with Celestial Suppression and the divine power of Indestructible Vision. Frowning in contemplation, Chen Fei then ignited the fragments of rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind within his soul, and his soul¡¯s state abruptly leapt to a higher level. The soul of a cultivator is the central hub controlling all powers. As Chen Fei¡¯s soul state improved, he slightly modified the way he operated Celestial Suppression and Indestructible Vision. Chen Fei¡¯s aura changed again, but it was still not sufficient, and channeling the seals had no effect. With a frown, Chen Fei utilized the panel and began to employ the Evil Clans¡¯ martial arts cultivated by the Evil Clans. Finally, Chen Fei found that the piece that had always been missing had now been bridged. With his left hand forming seals anew, a seal appeared in the palm of Chen Fei¡¯s left hand. As the seal pulsed slightly, Chen Fei faintly sensed a corresponding fluctuation, three thousand miles away, that briefly echoed the seal in his hand. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face¨Che had succeeded. The hunt was on! When the Soul-devouring Worms arrived, the Ice Race and Evil Clans, seizing the opportunity, aimed to slaughter even more of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Standing at different perspectives, there was nothing to say about this. But now, Chen Fei possessed enough strength and could naturally hunt these Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ cultivators in turn. The relationship between prey and hunter is never static; what is crucial is to see who has the greater strength! Chen Fei kept stimulating the seal in his hand, and although the anchor signal it emitted wasn¡¯t exactly authentic, it should still be receivable by the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans. Chen Fei did not wait in ambush but instead flashed forward, flying towards the location three thousand miles away where he had felt the sensation. Meanwhile, Chen Fei produced many spiritual essences in his hand, all stripped from the Rule Integration Realm cultivators he had slain during this period. These spiritual essences were full of impurities. Normally, Chen Fei fed them to the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell, letting them refine the essences slowly. However, for the sake of concealing his strength, it was not suitable for Chen Fei to continue enhancing the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. Of course, upgrading them to mid-grade mystical treasures was still manageable and could be considered acceptable. But for Chen Fei at present, the difference between low-grade and mid-grade mystical treasures was negligible, as neither could provide any enhancement to his battle strength. Therefore, it was better to keep the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell at their current grades. Then, feeding these spiritual essences to other mystical treasures to raise their grades and subsequently selling them was actually a decent way to monetize them. This was Chen Fei¡¯s original plan, but now, he had changed his mind. These spiritual essences are something that cultivators cannot refine directly, but they can actually be used indirectly. However, the indirect use of them isn¡¯t just a matter of cost-effectiveness¨Cit wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to call it a wasteful squandering of resources. Directly shattering the spiritual essence to release the epiphany within works on the same principle as shattering low-grade Primordial Crystals and Rule Crystals. Both the low-grade Primordial Crystals and Rule Crystals contain fragments of rules, so shattering them can release a rich surge of epiphany to assist Chen Fei in cultivating. The spiritual essence is actually the same, after all, it comes from a being of the Rule Integration Realm, which naturally also contains fragments of rules. It¡¯s just that these fragments are really very fragmented, even less so than the low-grade Primordial Crystals, but they are superior in their great number and uniform origin. Thus, the instant the spiritual essence is shattered, a large amount of epiphany will spread out, but similarly, the release of this epiphany is momentary, and after resonating with the vital energy of heaven and earth, it will dissipate into nothingness. Chen Fei did try dividing the spiritual essence into dozens of parts and shattering them one by one. He found that the amount of spiritual essence was too small, making its resonance with the vital energy of heaven and earth even weaker than that of the low-grade Primordial Crystals. Only a sufficient volume of spiritual essence could have a strong impact¨Ca single early-stage essence from the Rule Integration Realm wasn¡¯t enough; it had to be mid-stage or higher to induce a strong enough ripple of epiphany. How effective was it? Chen Fei once tried it on Jiguang Mountain. The release of a normal mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence proved to be excessively more effective than the Rule Crystal in the same duration. In just a few breaths¡¯ time, using a small Open Heaven Realm state, the growth of fragments of rules within Chen Fei¡¯s soul was not even half a piece. Accurately speaking, about four portions of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence were necessary to gain the growth of one fragment of rules. One portion of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence resulting in such a minor increase in fragments of rules truly felt like an understatement to call it wasteful. Chen Fei¡¯s daily consumption of ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals might seem copious, but in reality, it wasn¡¯t much at all. Previously at Jiguang Mountain, he could grow one fragment of rules in four days, which was already an absurdly fast pace. Yet one mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence resulted in only such a small increment, merely equivalent to one day of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. To kill a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm being every day¨Csuch an opportunity was far from easy to come by. Therefore, upon realizing the minimal value of shattering spiritual essence, Chen Fei abandoned the idea, as it was not a conventional method in the first place. It was better to save them for later to refine into two mystical treasures. But today, facing the hunt of the Ice and Evil Clans, using the spiritual essence for cultivation seemed to become a possibility again. Moreover, regardless of whether it was possible or not, converting the spiritual essence into strength was also an option. With this thought in mind, he looked at the spiritual essence in his hand. As for the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essences, excluding those used in previous experiments, Chen Fei still had eight clusters in hand. And for the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, Wu Han and Zhao Tan, there were two portions. Chen Fei had not tried the effects of the late-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence yet and did not know whether their effect would directly skyrocket several times or only lead to minor improvement. Chen Fei directly shattered a clump of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence with his left hand, and in an instant, a rich surge of epiphany filled the surroundings. Chen Fei had already been operating the Fifth Rank Celestial Suppression, Desolate Universe God Devouring Sword, and Origin Point Space Tremor, with his soul in a small Open Heaven Realm state. In an instant, a flood of insights appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, which he absorbed greedily. After a few breaths had passed and the epiphany returned to normal, Chen Fei didn¡¯t pause but shattered another portion of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence, his figure that was flying three thousand li showed no change. Chen Fei went on his way, cultivating as he traveled. The eight clusters of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence were used up in just a moment. Inside Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the number of fragments of rules increased from sixty-two to sixty-four, a gain of two pieces. In terms of time, this efficiency vastly surpassed the Rule Crystal, but in terms of consumption, it was even more extravagant. Chen Fei looked at the remaining late-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence in his hand and shattered one of them. For a while a much richer surge of epiphany than before dissipated around him, a vast amount of realization emerged within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, but after just a few breaths, the epiphany returned to its normal state. Chen Fei sensed his soul and noted half a piece of fragment of rules had increased. Chen Fei¡¯s hind teeth suddenly felt a bit sore, as the increase was only double that of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm essence. Chen Fei looked at the other portion of late-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence in his hand; refining this essence for the Qianyuan Sword would probably elevate it directly to a mid-grade mystical treasure. After hesitating for a moment, Chen Fei shattered the last portion of spiritual essence he held, and once again a rich epiphany spread around him. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A few breaths later, as the epiphany dissipated, the fragments of rules within Chen Fei¡¯s soul reached sixty-five, and simultaneously, the fragments of the rule of strength within his physique reached thirty-nine pieces. The skill level of Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique increased significantly, now at thirty percent within the stage of perfection. Overall, the eight clusters of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence, along with the two clusters of late-stage essence, saved Chen Fei about twelve days¡¯ worth of time. It couldn¡¯t be said that there was no effect, only that the cost of this effect was slightly high. Chen Fei lifted his gaze towards the front, the distance to the sensed anchor seal was less than two thousand li now. Chapter 1116 - Chapter 1116: Chapter 1072: Crossing a Thousand Miles in One Step Chapter 1116: Chapter 1072: Crossing a Thousand Miles in One Step ¡°` Two thousand li away, Hu Mang gazed at the mark in his palm, his brows slightly furrowed. Since a moment ago, a faraway mark had begun to resonate with him. Initially, the distance was quite vast, so Hu Mang thought for a moment and decided not to go. Because from the details of the resonance, it was certain that it wasn¡¯t a member of the Ice Race in the Rule Integration Realm. Since it wasn¡¯t a fellow clansman and the distance was so great, rushing to help might not be worthwhile. The Ice Race and the Evil Clans had an alliance aimed at opposing the human race, a fact known by all races within the Black Stone Domain. But in truth, this matter had already caused dissonant voices within the Ice Race, primarily because the elder ancestor of the Evil Clans was not a legitimate Open Heaven Realm cultivator. Originally, the Ice Race was willing to ally with the Evil Clans, not just out of their own desire, but significantly because the elder ancestor was of the Open Heaven Realm, which served as a huge motivation. After all, inside the Black Stone Domain, the Open Heaven Realm represented the pinnacle of battle strength, and following the Evil Clans could at least guarantee the future status of the Ice Race within the domain. In this small world of the Black Stone Domain, for tens of thousands of years, the Evil Clans had always been the strongest, and their prestige reached its peak when a cultivator of the Open Heaven Realm emerged among them. The human race has been developing nicely over the years, even showing an increasingly positive trend, and now, the number of strong individuals in the Emperor Realm has reached as many as nineteen, marking a period of culmination. Whether the Evil Clans aim to dominate the Black Stone Domain absolutely, or for the Qiankun Stone within the Qiankun Cauldron, a decisive battle between them and the human race is inevitable. Or rather, the Qiankun Stone within the Qiankun Cauldron might be the trigger that prompted the Evil Clans to risk it all in an attempt to annihilate the human race. The Ice Race, following behind the Evil Clans and deferring to them, was only perturbed by the fact that their elder ancestor was a fake wielder of the Open Heaven Realm. Outside the Glass Space, when the elder ancestor of the Evil Clans was injured by the human race¡¯s Qiankun Cauldron, the Ice Race was full of doubt, wondering if the power of the Qiankun Cauldron was perhaps excessively strong. Only after the Wu Meng Clan arrived did they realize it wasn¡¯t that the Qiankun Cauldron was powerful, but that the elder ancestor of the Evil Clans simply did not have the true power of the Open Heaven Realm. Various thoughts flashed through Hu Mang¡¯s mind as his eyes surveyed the surroundings, searching for any traces of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators that might be there to intercept them. No matter what the Ice Race thought of the Evil Clans, now that they had formed an alliance and slain so many of the human race, there was no turning back; they could only march forward into the darkness. Moreover, even though the elder ancestor of the Evil Clans was only a fake Open Heaven Realm cultivator, he was certainly still much stronger than an average Emperor Realm cultivator. In the current environment of the Black Stone Domain, he was somewhat of a significant asset. When the Ice Race faced a life-or-death crisis, they too could seek assistance from the Evil Clans. ¡°Hmm?¡± Hu Mang looked puzzledly downwards as he noticed the resonating frequency of the mark in his hand begin to increase. Turning his head to the side, he saw the Rule Integration Realm cultivator of the Evil Clans, whom he had just sensed, was now actually rushing towards him. Hu Mang felt a strange premonition, sensing that something was off. As Hu Mang focused on the resonating mark, lost in thought for a moment, his eyebrows suddenly raised slightly as he finally understood where his uneasy feeling was coming from. The mark resonating with him had many subtle differences compared to the marks of other Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the Evil Clans. ¡°What is going on?¡± A wave of confusion rose in Hu Mang¡¯s heart. Could someone be pretending? But Hu Mang quickly dismissed the thought, since it was simply not feasible¨Cirrespective of cultivation level; certainly not within the Rule Integration Realm. This anchoring mark was created by both the Ice Race and the Evil Clans according to their innate racial attributes. In truth, it wasn¡¯t some profound technique; it would be incredibly simple for other races to create such an Inscription. But the foundation of this Inscription was the racial attribute, which made resonance impossible among different races due to their diverse characteristics. It¡¯s like trying to resonate the Earth Rules with the Water Rules to unleash the power of the Water Rules, an utter impossibility. It is the same with the racial anchoring mark. ¡°Could it have changed due to severe injury?¡± A possibility occurred to Hu Mang; a body gravely wounded, especially after casting forbidden techniques and burning one¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul, could possibly cause a distortion in the soul, thereby altering the mark. With this in mind, Hu Mang did not remain where he was; instead, he flew directly towards the opposite location. Regardless of whether forbidden techniques were used or not, none of it boded well. Initially, it was agreed upon that the marks could only be activated when there was insufficient strength to surround and kill the enemy. This act of activating the mark for aid after injury broke the original agreement. Hu Mang, at the mid-stage of Rule Integration Realm, knew there were quite a few human cultivators whose realms were higher than his. He did not wish to take any risks. A thousand li away, Chen Fei sensed the distant mark moving away and was slightly taken aback. Had he been exposed, or had something else happened? Regardless of the reason, having pursued this far, Chen Fei naturally could not allow him to escape. A thousand li was neither too far nor too near, but quickly crossing that distance was not easy. Moreover, as the other was flying away and with Chen Fei¡¯s burst speed, it would still take a considerable amount of time to catch up. ¡°` Chen Fei thought for a moment, and within his soul, the energies of earth, water, fire, and wind ignited instantaneously. Violent power swept through his entire body, and Chen Fei, facing forward, brought his hands together before thrusting them outward with all fingers bending sharply in a sudden hook. A ripple emanated from the position of his palms, causing the surrounding space to wrinkle. With this simple action, Chen Fei had grasped a space rift. As Chen Fei let out a low shout, his arms began to exert force, and a thin black space crack appeared before him. Terrible power flowed within the black space crack, as if at any moment it would shatter Chen Fei¡¯s body. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids twitched slightly, not attempting to further widen the space crack. Setting aside whether Chen Fei had the strength to do so, even if he did, he would not try it. For once an unstable space rift truly formed, the first one to suffer would be Chen Fei himself, a power that the Rule Integration Realm could not withstand. The space in the Return to Nothing Realm is unimaginably sturdy; it is nearly impossible for those in the Rule Integration Realm to shatter the space barrier with brute force, much less create a space crack. Only certain special techniques could be used, such as what Chen Fei was doing now. Only the Open Heaven Realm, where the four secondary rules of earth, water, fire, and wind are refined together, yielding tremendous power, could substantially affect the space barrier in the Return to Nothing Realm. At this moment, Chen Fei creating a tiny space crack was merely to travel more quickly. Even without comprehending the rules of space, the Open Heaven Realm powerhouses far surpassed those in the Rule Integration Realm in terms of burst speed, all because they used a different method of travel. This method involved using the power of earth, water, fire, and wind to carve out a specific route within the space rift. It bore some resemblance to a teleportation formation, but teleportation formations required long-term route verification, selecting stable space rifts. Establishing each teleportation formation required a tremendous amount of effort and spirit. Of course, if a transmission route could be established, then setting up other routes afterward would be much easier. But the Open Heaven Realm powerhouses did not need it; even if some space rifts were unstable, their power was enough to withstand the spatial turbulence. This method of traveling was naturally not part of the human race¡¯s heritage, but was mentioned briefly in the Nine Heavens Star Kill of the Wu Meng Clan. Chen Fei was not of the Open Heaven Realm, but he had the power to ignite earth, water, fire, and wind, and his main comprehended fragment of rules was space, already possessing the ability to teleport within space rifts, albeit over short distances. With the combination of the two, Chen Fei gained the ability to use this method of travel. Chen Fei swept his arms backward, and the scenery of the surrounding space changed rapidly, with the tremendous pressure of the space rift bearing down on Chen Fei¡¯s body. The Space Secondary Rules, the power of earth, water, fire, and wind, and his sturdy physique allowed Chen Fei to withstand the scouring force. Chen Fei loosened his arms; without even needing to sense the inscription in his palms, just by his mental awareness, he had already captured the presence of a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Ice Race hundreds of miles away. With a single spatial transfer, Chen Fei advanced over a thousand miles, a speed at which even some at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm would not catch up. Hundreds of miles away, Hu Mang suddenly turned his head, sensing the abrupt disturbance that had appeared hundreds of miles away. More crucially, the resonance from the inscription in his palm was clearly that of the same Evil Clan member who had been resonating with him all this while. How did they manage to travel a thousand miles in an instant? Moreover, now that they were only a few hundred miles apart, Hu Mang felt that the other party didn¡¯t seem to be of the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm. This realization was no longer about feeling strange or not but that the other party definitely had a major problem. Could there really be another race that has mimicked the anchoring inscription of the Evil Clans? How was that done? Countless questions surfaced in Hu Mang¡¯s mind, and he felt a touch of panic as he frantically teleported towards the distance. Yet barely after flying a few miles, Hu Mang¡¯s figure involuntarily stiffened, as he saw a figure suddenly appearing tens of miles ahead. ¡°Human Chen Fei?¡± Hu Mang looked at the distant figure¡¯s appearance; he had glimpsed this human prodigy from a distance when he was within the territories of the Wu Meng Clan, and now, within the Ice Race, there were also continuous discussions about Chen Fei¡¯s appearance and aura characteristics. So with just a glance, Hu Mang recognized the identity of this figure. Imitating the anchoring inscription of the Evil Clan, continuously resonating with his from three thousand miles away and now having directly crossed over a thousand miles to his front. Was this the human prodigy at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm? Seeing Chen Fei appear, not only did Hu Mang¡¯s doubts fail to diminish, but they also multiplied, and his soul began to signal wildly because the murderous intent emanating from Chen Fei was completely unmasked. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Hu Mang¡¯s eyes darted left and right, and in the next instant, the power within his body exploded out, as he without hesitation used forbidden techniques, and his figure shifted toward the left. A thousand miles away in that direction, Hu Mang sensed the fluctuations of someone from his own race at the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei looked up at Hu Mang and extended his left hand, slightly tightening his palm. The moment Hu Mang tried to move, his body froze in mid-air, as boundless tremendous strength poured over him, rendering him utterly powerless to move. Chen Fei took a step forward, vanishing from sight, and on reappearing, he was already in front of Hu Mang. Chapter 1117 - Chapter 1117: Chapter 1073: Emperors Power Chapter 1117: Chapter 1073: Emperor¡¯s Power ¡°Who are you really!¡± Hu Mang exclaimed in shock as he stared at Chen Fei. Hu Mang could not believe that the person before him was Chen Fei of the human race. Although Chen Fei was extraordinarily talented, his time spent cultivating was far too short. No matter what, it should have been impossible for him to reach such a level. Chen Fei gazed at Hu Mang and did not reply. Clenching his left fist, a tremendous force burst forth instantly. Hu Mang could not even resist and exploded into a mist of blood in an instant. This Space Binding was extremely useful against those below the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Or rather, the Shadow Binding Kill, originally created by Zhuo Mingyong with meticulous effort, was extraordinarily ingenious. Yet, it could only be used at critical moments, which somewhat limited its applications. Now, under Chen Fei¡¯s subtle manipulation of the Space Rules, this move took on a completely different form and power. Chen Fei activated the Bronze Rune and began to plunder Hu Mang¡¯s talent, with a ray of light flowing into the middle of his forehead. A sensation of coolness flashed through his soul for an instant and then disappeared. Chen Fei¡¯s talent slightly improved, though it might not have increased at all, since his current insight had already far surpassed that of the usual cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei was psychologically prepared, extended his left hand to touch the blood mist before him, and used God Devouring to read the contents within the fragmented soul. After a short time, Chen Fei retracted his left hand, and a cluster of spiritual essence emerged from the blood mist. The next moment, the spiritual essence dissipated, and a dense epiphany burst forth from it. A vast amount of understanding appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. A few moments later, the understanding vanished, and the fragments of rules within Chen Fei¡¯s soul enhanced slightly. Chen Fei turned his head to the side. Hu Mang had sensed the presence of those from the Ice Race at the Rule Integration Realm, and naturally, Chen Fei sensed it too. Chen Fei waved his hand, and the space around him dramatically transformed. Unlike before where he needed both hands, Chen Fei now exhibited technical changes in executing this long-distance spatial transfer with just one hand. It wasn¡¯t necessary to open such large spatial rifts because, with his advantage in understanding the Space Rules, Chen Fei only needed to ignite Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind to withstand the pressure within the spatial rifts for the transfer. The spatial transformation ceased, and about ten miles ahead of Chen Fei, three figures from the Ice Race at the Rule Integration Realm turned their heads towards him, one at the late stages and two at the mid-stage. Moreover, a formidable attack had already blanketed the area within a mile of Chen Fei, leaving no room to evade. The commotion caused by the spatial transfer was too conspicuous. A true Open Heaven Realm cultivator could achieve complete silence, but for Chen Fei to be capable of such spatial transfers was already quite remarkable. As for the issue of large spatial fluctuations, it was not much of a concern for Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± With a palm strike, Chen Fei shattered the ice blades filling the sky. Lu Miao and the other two looked unbelievably at the scene before them. By now, they had clearly recognized the person before them. Wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei, the human prodigy whose reputation had reverberated across various tribes? But what was with that palm strike just now? Chen Fei looked at the three from the Ice Race, his figure flickered, and he instantly appeared in front of them. ¡°Shield!¡± As someone in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, Lu Miao¡¯s sensitivity was much higher than that of his compatriots. As soon as he saw Chen Fei vanish, he instinctively executed a defensive move. The other two from the Ice Race at the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm didn¡¯t react poorly either. They almost simultaneously employed forbidden techniques to tremendously increase their strength, wielding a sword and a saber towards the front. Their attack and defense were appropriate. The three from the Ice Race displayed a high level of battle responsiveness in that moment. However, all efforts became illusory before absolute power! The Tremendous Strength from the Space Binding held the two mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race suspended in mid-air. Their saber and sword had hardly dropped when they froze. Despite their frenzied struggles, the two could only manage to move their weapons slightly forward, which was already their limit. Chen Fei ignored the two mid-stage cultivators and fixed his gaze on Lu Miao. The Godslayer State had maintained since the spatial transfer, his body enveloped by countless intertwining black lightning, and the Qianyuan Sword transformed into a streak of black light slashing towards Lu Miao. Without igniting Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, Chen Fei could now kill someone at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, much like when he had previously slain Wu Han of the Wu Meng Clan. But that might require more effort. Given that the Soul-devouring Worms were chasing over tens of thousands of miles away, this was not a place for stability. To kill enough from the Ice Race and Evil Clans and to save other humans, he naturally had to fight quickly and decisively. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword effortlessly shattered the Ice Shield, then continued forward, striking the hastily deployed Ice Sealing Shield held by Lu Miao. The struggle was too urgent, and Lu Miao never expected that Chen Fei could effortlessly restrain his two fellow mid-stage cultivators. And moreover, break through the Ice Sealing Shield he had deployed. This shield had defended Lu Miao against attacks from other late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators from various races, the strongest among them only managing to fractional damage the Ice Sealing Shield. Never had a cultivator below the Emperor rank managed to instantly smash his Ice Sealing Shield. Too many unexpected events, and now, even the hastily deployed Ice Sealing Shield could not withstand the Qianyuan Sword. Sensing the indescribable Tremendous Strength on the Qianyuan Sword, a look of despair involuntarily appeared in Lu Miao¡¯s eyes. This, at the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm? Is this the human Chen Fei? This was a power comparable to that of an Emperor! ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword, pressing down the Jue Lang Brush, cleaved onto the body of Lu Miao. Lu Miao¡¯s body shuddered, his eyes fixed on Chen Fei, then suddenly exploded into a mist of blood. The two individuals in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm on Lu Miao¡¯s sides couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes. What did they see? A late-stage Rule Integration Realm member was slashed to extinction by this human, Chen Fei, in just one move? Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept over the two mid-stage Rule Integration Realm individuals beside him, unleashing the power of Space Binding, and both Ice Race mid-stage Rule Integration Realm individuals likewise exploded into a mist of blood. Chen Fei activated the Bronze Rune, beginning to harvest his spoils of war. A short time later, Chen Fei appeared five thousand miles away, slaying two mid-stage Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans. Indestructible Vision warned as Chen Fei stopped to hunt the Ice Race Evil Clans, actually reducing the distance from the Soul-devouring Worm. Meanwhile, when a few hundred miles away, Chen Fei saw a small squad led by a late-stage Rule Integration Realm Scavenger. Altogether there were six of the Rule Integration Realm, including two in the late-stage, the remaining four all in the mid-stage. Chen Fei glanced at this Scavengers squad, then turned and flew away, heading in a direction away from the Soul-devouring Worms. The Soul-devouring Worms continuously pursued closely from behind, now only about ten thousand miles left. Soul-devouring Worms possess a natural talent in Space Rules, which allows them when moving as a group to share damage as well as borrow power from each other. Precisely because of this, typically a Rule Integration Realm member, if not aware of the Soul-devouring Worms in advance, wouldn¡¯t have enough time to escape. The Scavenger squad from behind, Chen Fei had read the fragmented souls of three Scavengers, Xing Gong among them, thus he was not unfamiliar with them. Twins, this was the nickname of the two late-stage Rule Integration Realm members of the Scavenger squad from behind, their real names were Ran Bin and Ran Lou. They were originally twins, empathetic from childhood and extremely talented, with the comprehension of one martial art shared effortlessly between them. Learning one meant the other completely learned it as well. With sufficiently high talent, this allowed both Ran Bin to grow swiftly. But later, to cultivate faster, the two began extracting the souls of other beings for cultivation, eventually leading to their being hunted and forced to seek refuge among the Soul-devouring Worms. Due to their high talent, after being parasitized by the Soul-devouring Worms, they aided each other and astonishingly broke through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Ever since the two joined the Scavengers, their extraction of other beings¡¯ souls became more unscrupulous, fearing nothing as long as they did not provoke those top races. ¡°It seems like the human prodigy recently famous in the Black Stone Domain, his talent seems quite decent.¡± Ran Lou looked towards his brother. ¡°Probable decent talent, extracting his soul should let our cultivation progress some,¡± Ran Bin grinned, then his figure flickered, chasing directly towards Chen Fei. Why extract the souls of beings, because this directly aids their cultivation. Ran Bin had obtained a secret technique during an ancient tomb excavation that used the souls of beings for cultivation. The better the talent, the better the soul extraction for cultivation purposes. Ran Bin had been cultivating up to now for just a thousand years. Following the current pace, in another hundred years, Ran Bin was confident they could breakthrough to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. The future Open Heaven Realm, might not be without a share for them brothers! Chen Fei looked back at the six Scavengers including Ran Bin and continued flying in the direction far from the Soul-devouring Worms. In less than a short time, the six Scavengers including Ran Bin were already less than a hundred miles from Chen Fei. ¡°Hahaha, stay behind, looking so handsome, let this old lady have a taste!¡± Gan Ni¡¯s originally gorgeous cheeks suddenly cracked open with over a dozen fissures, soon after, a dozen eyes abruptly opened. A dozen rays emitting disorienting energy spread across a hundred miles, enveloping Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered repeatedly, but he was continually unable to escape the pursuit of these dozen beams of light, eventually getting struck and his body stiffened, falling from the Celestial Wood. ¡°Hahaha, head, I haven¡¯t tasted what humans are like yet, let me play first!¡± The numerous eyes densely packed on Gan Ni¡¯s cheeks blinked continuously, filled with excitement. ¡°The body is fine, just don¡¯t muddle the soul,¡± Ran Lou nodded in agreement without objection. ¡°Hee-hee-hee!¡± Gan Ni let out a sharp, piercing laugh as her clothes began to unravel, faintly revealing her skin which was also covered in eyeballs that were all excitedly blinking. Gan Ni approached Chen Fei, reaching for his neck, the dozen eyeballs on her cheeks now blood-red. Chen Fei, who originally stood stiff, suddenly flipped over, coldly watching Gan Ni. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Gan Ni was startled, a bad premonition just emerging in her heart, when Chen Fei had already swung his palm over. ¡°Boom!¡± Gan Ni¡¯s head instantly shattered, her body shuddered and stepped back. ¡°Hiss!¡± The sharp tentacles of the Soul-devouring Worm pierced out from where Gan Ni¡¯s neck had been, the hissing noise echoing all around. Chapter 1118 - Chapter 1118: Chapter 1074: The 4th Space Rule Chapter 1118: Chapter 1074: The 4th Space Rule Gan Ni didn¡¯t die, even though his skull had been shattered. The injury was, in general, similar to other cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm who had lost an arm¨Cserious, but not fatal. This had to do with Gan Ni¡¯s special cultivation technique and his racial attribute. With Chen Fei¡¯s discerning eye, he naturally noticed Gan Ni¡¯s condition right away. Shattering Gan Ni¡¯s skull merely quieted him; that was all. Ignoring the screams of the Soul-devouring Worms, Chen Fei turned his head towards Ran Bin and the others, who were now close to a hundred miles away. That was close enough distance-wise. The next moment, a black gleam flashed across Chen Fei¡¯s pupils, and Ran Bin and his companions disappeared, including Gan Ni in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei took a step forward and similarly vanished into thin air. Of course, the safest place to kill these parasitized Scavengers was still within the Cangqiong Domain; otherwise, once marked, even with the ability to travel thousands of miles in a single step, Chen Fei would find no peace in the Black Stone Domain. Furthermore, should he draw the pursuit of a Soul-devouring Worm of the Open Heaven Realm, Chen Fei figured he wouldn¡¯t be able to escape. ¡°Ah, kill him, his head¨Cquickly kill him, I want him dead!¡± Within the Cangqiong Domain, Gan Ni¡¯s head had not yet regrown, and a split had opened in his abdomen, from where the crazed voice erupted. Gan Ni wasn¡¯t dead, but the shattering of his skull led the parasitic Soul-devouring Worm to mistake the situation as changing, and it was now frantically drawing out Gan Ni¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul, causing him excruciating pain at the moment. Ran Bin and the other two late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators remained silent, instead vigilantly observing their surroundings. Being suddenly dragged into this place, without even the chance to resist, made Ran Bin and the other feel uneasy. Indeed, the moment Chen Fei¡¯s palm shattered Gan Ni¡¯s skull, Ran Bin and the other already felt that something was amiss. After all, Chen Fei, this member of the human race, was only rumored to be at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. How could he have shattered Gan Ni¡¯s skull so effortlessly? Gan Ni was chaotic in nature but had genuinely cultivated to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, and the hundreds of eyes covering him made him incredibly sensitive to attacks. Injuring Gan Ni, who was also in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, was no easy feat, let alone smashing his skull without any resistance. However, just as Ran Bin and the others sensed something was off, they found that their surroundings had already changed. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared beside Gan Ni, and the furious roaring of Gan Ni abruptly stopped. Hundreds of eyes turned towards Chen Fei simultaneously and then emitted a blinding light, all stabbing towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei glanced at Gan Ni, and suddenly, chains of space appeared beside Gan Ni, locking him down in layers and also forcibly blocking the hundreds of rays of light emitted by Gan Ni within the Space Binding. ¡°Impudent! How dare you!¡± Ran Bin and Ran Lou, seeing Chen Fei appear, vanished from their spot and reappeared right in front of Chen Fei. From their brief observation just now, Ran Bin and Ran Lou could sense the tremendous power contained in the barrier in the distance. Breaking through it seemed to be incredibly difficult. This was likely a kind of supreme treasure of space that could pull opponents into it. Essentially, this was somewhat similar to the space within mystical treasures. However, the space inside a mystical treasure could not detain a cultivator of the same rank in the Rule Integration Realm. To actually trap an opponent in it, the most likely outcome would be the mystical treasure being blown apart from the inside. Ran Bin and his companions did not know where Chen Fei, this insignificant member of the human race, had obtained such a space-based supreme treasure, but as long as they killed Chen Fei, this blockade would crumble on its own. After all, no matter how powerful a treasure is, it still requires a cultivator to control it. With the cultivator dead, naturally, everything would be in vain. Chen Fei turned his head to look at Ran Bin and the other, and the space between them suddenly expanded. What seemed like just a few feet apart was, in reality, at least dozens of miles. ¡°Mid-stage Rule Integration Realm? Hmph!¡± Sensing the intensity of the space-based Rules fluctuation that Chen Fei had released, Ran Bin felt slightly relieved. The control of this secondary space rule was indeed exceedingly exquisite. Using skill to overcome skill was something Ran Bin really had no confidence in. But as a late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, charging through with his own rules would naturally break it. Ran Lou didn¡¯t speak, but he lifted his Bone Soul Saber high. The next moment, the cold, white light of the blade entered the expanded space before them, causing it to collapse and return to its original state. Ran Bin, holding the Bone Soul Blade, also slashed with his blade the moment Ran Lou¡¯s attack landed. Both Ran Bin and Ran Lou, not only having cultivated the same martial arts but also wielding mystical treasures forged together, performed a joint attack. When combined, their power reached nearly that of three late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. Ran Bin and the other had indeed earned their reputation within the vast body of Scavengers with their solid strength. Chen Fei had deliberately controlled the space-based Rules because, in Xing Gong¡¯s memory, Ran Bin and Ran Lou had also studied one of the secondary space rules. However, which specific secondary space rule they had studied, Xing Gong did not know, because anyone in the Rule Integration Realm who did know was basically already dead. Chen Fei now mastered three types of secondary space rules, and after looting a portion of the talent from three Soul-devouring Worms last time, he could vaguely see that the complete main rule of space should consist of five types of secondary rules. If Chen Fei wanted to control the complete set of space rules in the future, the other two types of secondary space rules naturally had to be studied. But without a specific cultivation technique, relying solely on the human race¡¯s own characteristics, this was likely a distant dream. If Ran Bin and Ran Lou were to comprehend a Space Secondary Rule that Chen Fei had not learned, then Chen Fei would need to be more measured in his approach when he makes his move to kill the Rans. The God Devouring ability¡¯s effectiveness in reading fragmented souls greatly depends on the integrity of the opponent¡¯s soul. In this moment, as Ran Bin and Ran Lou swung their blades to shatter the expanding space, Chen Fei saw clearly the details of the Space Secondary Rules they wielded. It was not one of the three Space Secondary Rules that Chen Fei had mastered, and just this was already enough for Chen Fei to know. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of extreme metal twisting rang out as Chen Fei, holding his Qianyuan Sword, firmly parried the Rans¡¯ blades, his body unmoved. Even without igniting the rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Chen Fei¡¯s Celestial Suppression physique, along with his skill level in his martial arts, and his Rule Fragments nearing the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm made it clear. For the late-stage Rule Integration Realm Ran Bin siblings to inflict any harm on Chen Fei was absolutely impossible. Of course, to confront these two late-stage Rule Integration Realm twins with a telepathic bond, without displaying a nearly Emperor-level power, it would be very difficult for Chen Fei to kill them. In the end, the most likely outcome would be exhausting the Rans to death, but that would take far too much time. Watching Chen Fei effortlessly catch their attack, the expressions of Ran Bin and Ran Lou changed drastically. The aura Chen Fei was exhibiting was still that of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, but how could a mid-stage possibly block the combined slash of the two? Even those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm would be injured and forced back facing their combined attack, and for those slightly weaker, it was not impossible to be severely wounded and on the brink of death. So how did it come to be that in the hands of this mere human of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, it turned out like this? Gan Ni, who was fighting with all her might at the side, saw the scene unfold, and subconsciously stopped struggling, her hundreds of eyes¡¯ pupils contracting violently. As a member of this scavenger squad, Gan Ni naturally knew very well what kind of strength her two captains possessed. Having killed at least six individuals in the late stages of Rule Integration Realm over the years, most of whom had greater cultivation than the Rans. But with the telepathic bond, Ran Bin and Ran Lou could merge their attacks to unleash greater power, and a normal late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator would find it hard to be their match. Now, to be so easily blocked by someone of the human race¡¯s mid-stage Rule Integration Realm? Gan Ni felt this way, and so did the other three mid-stage Rule Integration Realm scavengers, whose hearts were also filled with shock. They wanted to rush over and help, to work together to slay Chen Fei. But the space between them and Chen Fei had already been expanded; the Rans could rely on stronger rule power to forcefully break through Chen Fei¡¯s space expansion. Being on the same level as Chen Fei in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, they simply could not do the same. Thus, the distance between them and Chen Fei was still over dozens of miles, and even though this distance was nothing for a cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm and even long-range attacks could reach, it still takes some time, and that time was enough for Chen Fei to launch his attack. Within his soul, Chen Fei ignited the fragments of the Earth, Water, Fire, Wind Rules, and pitch-dark lightning spread across the surface of his body, with wild power instantly filling his every inch. When their first joint attack could not budge Chen Fei at all, Ran Bin and Ran Lou did not hesitate to use forbidden techniques. As part of the scavenger collective, which can even accept being infested by Soul-devouring Worms, one can understand the nature of these scavengers. Facing a desperate situation, they certainly do not lack the determination to fight to the death, and when it¡¯s time to use forbidden techniques, they will not hesitate. Of course, if there¡¯s a chance to survive, they will also choose to do so without hesitation, otherwise, when faced with a dead end, they would not choose to be enslaved by the Soul-devouring Worms for a thousand years. As Ran Bin and Ran Lou activated their forbidden techniques, their aura surged instantly, and they even connected with each other, forming an even stronger aura that pressured Chen Fei. Ran Bin and Ran Lou raised their blades high, and in an instant, an illusory celestial phenomenon formed behind them, shockingly, in the shape of a Soul-devouring Worm. This Devouring Spirit Worm Phenomenon was unlike ordinary Soul-devouring Worms in appearance, more majestic and ferocious, chilling to behold. A silent roar erupted from the Devouring Spirit Worm Phenomenon, rolling towards Chen Fei to crush him. This was a Divine Soul Attack. Ran Bin¡¯s Bone Soul Saber and Bone Soul Blade, from the remains of an unknown race, had been refined over hundreds of years into the mystical treasures they were now. Ordinarily, they could store their soul power within them, releasing it all at once when needed, without worrying about backlash to their own souls. ¡°Roar!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In Chen Fei¡¯s ears, he faintly heard the roar reminiscent of a primordial beast. But that was all. The next moment, the Qianyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s hand turned into a streak of black light, slashing onto the combined attack of the Rans¡¯ blades. ¡°Clang!¡± The booming sound echoed through the area, the Devouring Spirit Worm Phenomenon twisted violently, and then dissipated into nothingness. Chapter 1119 - Chapter 1119: Chapter 1075: Rapid Progress Chapter 1119: Chapter 1075: Rapid Progress Ran Bin and Ran Lou both turned pale, spitting out a mist of blood as they involuntarily staggered backward, their muscles trembling incessantly. The strike Chen Fei had delivered was immensely powerful, so powerful that it was beyond belief. Ran Bin and Ran Lou wanted to utilize their Space Secondary Rules to redirect this force, but found that they couldn¡¯t shake it off no matter how hard they tried. Their expressions had transformed from the fierce demeanor they held while performing forbidden techniques to one of sheer horror now. What was going on with this human? The Cultivation Realm he had shown up to now was still mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, but the battle strength he exhibited was far stronger than both of theirs combined. It seemed that he was not much weaker than those at the peak of Rule Integration Realm. Of course, Ran Bin and Ran Lou had not actually fought with anyone at the peak of Rule Integration Realm; after all, the gap in strength was too vast. But among the scavenger community, there were those at the peak, and Ran Bin had seen those strong individuals in action. Now, Chen Fei¡¯s showing was on par with them. At most, the peaks of Rule Integration Realm handled the Rules more skillfully and the power released after resonating with the Rules was more exquisite. The sword that Chen Fei had just wielded relied more on sheer power. Which was superior, Ran Bin and Ran Lou couldn¡¯t tell, but one thing they knew was that a life-and-death crisis had truly arrived. Facing Chen Fei, who possessed such power, they knew they were outmatched, and defeat meant death! Ran Bin and Ran Lou did not want to die¨Cthey had cultivated to the late stages of Rule Integration Realm and in another hundred years, reaching the peak would be within easy reach. In the possible future of the Open Heaven Realm, there would surely be a place for the two brothers. Faced with this, how could they willingly die? ¡°Ah!¡± Ran Bin and Ran Lou howled to the sky, their aura, already greatly increased from the forbidden techniques, surged once more. Ran Bin suddenly burst into a mist of blood and vanished immediately from that place. When Ran Bin reappeared, he was already at the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain. The posture of mutual destruction was naturally a bluff; Ran Bin¡¯s real intent was to escape from there. If surviving was an option, they would never choose to die. In the past at that graveyard, Ran Bin not only received the secret techniques for cultivating with the Life Spirit Soul but also learned a method of escape. By forsaking the body and using flesh and blood for power, not only was the burst speed astonishing, but the power dissolved from flesh and blood could also corrode blockades. The cost was enormous. Normally, without flesh and blood, it would be impossible even to survive. Ran Bin, being at the middle stages of Rule Integration Realm, had a sufficiently resilient soul and could exist for a long time, but most of their strength would be lost, over eighty percent. And the likelihood of recovery in the future was almost nil, their whole life could only remain so. But compared to their own lives, these seemed trivial. ¡°Boom!¡± Ran Bin and Ran Lou smashed against the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain without looking back, Chen Fei¡¯s essence force on the barrier was scorched, revealing the fragments of rules behind it. Ran Bin¡¯s burning flesh and blood, which claimed to corrode anything blocking their path, even rules, seemed futile at that moment. Although their flesh was of the rule body and contained rules, the fragments of rules before their eyes remained unchanged, still blocking their way. ¡°Ah, let me out!¡± Ran Bin and Ran Lou furiously roared, attacking the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain. Being in the late stages of Rule Integration Realm, utilizing forbidden techniques, and having burned their own flesh, their strength was indeed immense. But the Cangqiong Domain, formed by the perfection of Celestial Suppression, began to tremble. If undisturbed, with their current strength, Ran Bin and Ran Lou could have indeed broken through the Cangqiong Domain and escaped from there. But with Chen Fei present within the domain, how could he allow Ran Bin to break free? Chen Fei stepped forward, arriving in front of Ran Bin and Ran Lou, and wielded the Qianyuan Sword once more. Ran Bin instantly stopped their current actions, intending to move to another location, determined not to confront Chen Fei head-on but to continue searching for a chance to escape. But just as Ran Bin moved, the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain suddenly transformed, blocking their path. Ran Bin promptly halted, but as they tried to flee to another location, the Qianyuan Sword had already landed in front of them. Dealing with these individuals from the late stages of Rule Integration Realm, who thought of running at the slightest sign of trouble and who were much stronger than the average late-stager, posed certain limitations for Chen Fei. Chen Fei, now fully unleashing his battle power comparable to the peak of Rule Integration Realm that controls a secondary rule, still fell short in terms of rule manipulation and skills compared to the true Peak Rule Integration Realm practitioners. Currently, what Chen Fei relied more on was power driven by igniting Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, along with the physique governed by the Rule of Strength, to unleash overwhelming power. This approach surely worked against those who faced Chen Fei head-on. However, it had limitations against these late-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioners who looked for escape routes upon facing slight adversity, and who were significantly stronger than average late-stagers. Luckily, this was the Cangqiong Domain. This place is under Chen Fei¡¯s command! Witnessing the unavoidable Qianyuan Sword, Ran Bin and Ran Lou both revealed looks of despair in their eyes. Why had it turned out this way? As Scavengers, they normally followed the Soul-devouring Worms, looting and plundering, doing whatever yielded the greatest benefit. But there was one principle: they never provoked those stronger or with deeper backgrounds than themselves. Killing a minor member of the human race in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, though a prodigy, seemed to them like a trifling matter. But how had the situation evolved into this uncontrollable mess? Moreover, this human clearly saw the Soul-devouring Worms inside them. Killing them meant killing the Soul-devouring Worms. Wasn¡¯t this human afraid of being pursued by the collective of Soul-devouring Worms? Doubt, reluctance, unwillingness¨Call sorts of emotions surged in the hearts of Ran Bin and Ran Lou. The last thing they could do was desperately hold their blades in front of them. ¡°Boom!¡± The Qianyuan Sword, pressing down the two blades, chopped down on Ran Bin and Ran Lou. The Blood Flame was directly extinguished, and along with it, the life force of Ran Bin and Ran Lou. ¡°Hiss!¡± The Soul-devouring Worms within Ran Bin and Ran Lou let out a piercing scream, but being merely in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, they couldn¡¯t withstand Chen Fei¡¯s sword edge and were also annihilated. A burst of fluctuations exploded from the body of the Soul-devouring Worms, rippling throughout the Cangqiong Domain. Chen Fei didn¡¯t mind Gan Ni and the other four Scavengers; using the Bronze Rune, a ray of light surged from the fragmented souls of Ran Bin, Ran Lou, and the Soul-devouring Worms into the center of Chen Fei¡¯s brows. A rather intense coolness spread within Chen Fei¡¯s soul. Chen Fei utilized Soul Devouring, beginning to read the contents within the fragmented souls of Ran Bin and Ran Lou. It took just a moment for Chen Fei to find the content he needed. The four mid-stage Rule Integration Realm Scavengers in the distance had by now completely stiffened, then, driven mad, they rushed toward the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain. Gan Ni was the only one still trapped by Spatial Binding, unable to break free, while the other three Scavengers didn¡¯t even think of rescuing Gan Ni first. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me. I¡¯ll do anything, just don¡¯t kill me!¡± Gan Ni screamed loudly, her body displaying hundreds of eyes filled with terror, forgetting that just moments before, she had thought of devouring Chen Fei¡¯s body completely. The three Scavengers reached the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain and began attacking it frantically. If Ran Bin and Ran Lou attacking the barrier could have potentially broken the seal and escaped, those merely at mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t achieve this feat. The more the three Scavengers attacked the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain, the more despair appeared in their expressions. Eventually, they even resorted to forbidden techniques, but this only caused slight tremors in the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain. ¡°Ah, if I must die, I won¡¯t let you have an easy time either!¡± One of the Scavengers roared madly, his essence, energy, spirit, and soul beginning to nourish the Soul-devouring Worm within him inversely. Normally, the Soul-devouring Worms lived parasitically within the Scavengers¡¯ bodies, coexisting and allowing the Scavengers to borrow some of the Soul-devouring Worms¡¯ power and talents. What the Scavengers usually needed to do was use their own power to nourish the Soul-devouring Worms. But now, driven by desperation, this Scavenger was feeding all his essence, energy, spirit, and soul to the Soul-devouring Worm, hoping it would break through the barrier. Eventually, the deed of this human killing the Soul-devouring Worms would certainly become known by the collective of Soul-devouring Worms. Chen Fei, earnestly reading the fragmented souls of Ran Bin and Ran Lou, slightly furrowed his brows and looked up towards the three Scavengers at the edge of the Cangqiong Domain. A flicker of dark gleam passed through Chen Fei¡¯s pupils; the bodies of the three Scavengers suddenly stiffened. Tremendous Strength fell upon them, and Space Chains appeared, completely locking them down. ¡°Boom!¡± The next moment, the Space Binding suddenly tightened, instantly killing four mid-stage Rule Integration Realm individuals, including Gan Ni, and the four Soul-devouring Worms as well. As the Soul-devouring Worms were dying, their marker fluctuations rippled across the entire Cangqiong Domain, but they never touched Chen Fei¡¯s body, fading more and more until finally disappearing altogether. Chen Fei waved his hand, and four streams of spiritual essence flew in front of him. Chen Fei, using the Bronze Rune, plundered the talents. While the talents of the four mid-stage Rule Integration Realm individuals weren¡¯t of much interest to Chen Fei, the talents of the Soul-devouring Worms concerning the Space Rules were what he needed. A cool sensation spread in his soul, and Chen Fei¡¯s sensitivity to the Space Rules kept increasing. ¡°Merge!¡± Within the fragmented souls of Ran Bin and Ran Lou, he found the Mysterious Void Sky Shattering Technique, a martial art for cultivating the Space Secondary Rules as Chen Fei had anticipated. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Moreover, it was the missing part of the cultivation method for the ¡°Void¡± of the Space Secondary Rules, albeit incomplete, but it was enough. The skill level of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique slightly decreased, the newly merged martial art didn¡¯t cause any substantial transformation in the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique; after all, it was just a not-so-top-tier Rule Integration Realm martial art. Chen Fei collected six mystical treasures and left the Cangqiong Domain. Feeling the mark in his hand, he flew towards the southeast, simultaneously crushing the spiritual essence, and began cultivating. In an instant, a vast amount of enlightenment poured into his sea of consciousness, and Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation began to surge forward fiercely. Chapter 1120 - Chapter 1120: Chapter 1076: Leave After Its Done Chapter 1120: Chapter 1076: Leave After It¡¯s Done From when he had decided to start hunting in this area, Chen Fei had slain a total of nine mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators and three late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Amongst the loot of low-grade Primordial Crystals and various spirit materials, which were plentiful and varied, Chen Fei merely glanced over them and, finding none that he could use immediately, set them aside for the time being. These low-grade Primordial Crystals and spirit materials, along with the twelve mystical treasures¨Camong which three were top-grade¨Cheld tremendous value. Especially the mystical treasures of Ran Bin and Ran Lou, the Bone Soul Saber and Bone Soul Blade, could be combined for use. Although they were not as powerful as ultimate-grade Dao Artifacts, they were much stronger than ordinary top-grade Dao Artifacts. If all these items were sold, they would amount to an enormous fortune. Chen Fei, who spent ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals a day, faced huge expenses, but this wealth was enough to sustain his cultivation for a considerably long period without worrying about a shortage of Primordial Crystals. At that moment, Chen Fei didn¡¯t contemplate the matter of the money, his entire focus was on the epiphany emerging within his sea of consciousness. Twelve portions of spiritual essence¨Che had already used one for cultivation before. Now with eleven portions left in his hands, Chen Fei crushed them one by one, continuously experiencing insights emerging within his sea of consciousness, an experience too immersive to resist. Setting aside the cost-effectiveness issue, cultivating with spiritual essence was indeed the fastest-known method for Chen Fei, surpassing even Rule Crystals. Shattering a Rule Crystal required a gentle and continuous flow, the effect of which could last about twenty days. Shattering spiritual essence, however, was a fleeting splendor. Though brief, it indeed burst forth with sufficient light and heat during that fleeting moment. The eleven portions of spiritual essence, consumed in just a short time by Chen Fei, also yielded extremely significant results. The fragments of rules within Chen Fei¡¯s soul increased from the original sixty-five to sixty-nine, leaving only three pieces away from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, into which he had integrated several martial arts techniques earlier, did not substantially increase in essence, but with this round of cultivation, the skill level increased from twenty percent at the stage of perfection to fifty percent. The main cultivation technique was getting increasingly closer to Great Completion. Once Chen Fei cultivated the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique to Great Completion, he would thoroughly clear the barrier between the Rule Integration Realm and the Open Heaven Realm. Of course, even without bringing the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique to Great Completion, as long as the conditions were right, Chen Fei could break through to the Open Heaven Realm. The simplest method of breakthrough was to completely control the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. Other cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm, after preparing all four secondary rules, needed to find the right moment and, with the aid of various precious treasures, merge the four secondary rules to break through to the Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei, possessing a control panel, could directly merge the secondary rules, and at the moment of full control over the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, he could instantly advance to the Open Heaven Realm. Advancing the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique to Great Completion was of greater significance for Chen Fei, as it would allow him to better control all his powers, maximizing their effectiveness. This time, by slaying the two scavengers, Ran Bin and Ran Lou, Chen Fei had acquired the cultivation method for the fourth kind of Space Secondary Rule. During this cultivation, Chen Fei also condensed a fragment of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void.¡± Although the number of rule fragments varied greatly, having all four Space Secondary Rules made Chen Fei¡¯s control over the power of space more adept and intuitive. Bringing together the four kinds of Space Secondary Rules, a clear sense of lacking was vividly perceived by Chen Fei. Having plundered the spatial characteristic of the Soul-devouring Worm, Chen Fei¡¯s sensitivity towards space rules was now much clearer than before. At this moment, Chen Fei, looking at the space rules in the void, could more clearly perceive which other Space Secondary Rule he was missing. Even without a cultivation technique, given Chen Fei¡¯s current insight, spending about ten years, he could forcefully comprehend some aspects of this final Space Secondary Rule. And create a quite feasible fifth kind of Space Secondary Rule cultivation technique. Since he had already forcefully comprehended some aspects, by then Chen Fei could use the control panel to simplify the fifth kind of Space Secondary Rule. Even if the cultivation technique was somewhat ordinary, it would not affect Chen Fei¡¯s final control over the fifth kind of Space Secondary Rule. By then, Chen Fei could gather all five kinds of Space Secondary Rules and merge them to control the true Space Main Rule. ¡°Ten years¡­¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes flickered; this period was definitely not long. Breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm with the Space Main Rule was seemingly effortless and his battle strength would be significantly stronger than breaking through with Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. But given the current chaotic state of the Black Stone Domain, ten years seemed overly lengthy. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique had greatly progressed, and Celestial Suppression wasn¡¯t lagging either. In this round of cultivation alone, the fragments of the rule of strength within his physique increased from thirty-nine to forty-one. The increase in the number of rule fragments wasn¡¯t as significant as those within the soul, but the real increase in strength was more substantial through the enhancement of the physique. There was no helping it; after all, the rule being cultivated within the physique was the Main Rule of Strength, not comparable to other secondary rules. Spiritual essence completely depleted, Chen Fei took out Ran Bin¡¯s Bone Soul Saber and Bone Soul Blade, briefly examined them, but did not recognize which race the ruins belonged to. There was also the secret technique that Ran Bin had obtained, which relied on the soul for cultivation. From its characteristics, this secret technique was somewhat similar to the Bronze Rune, but its level was much lower. It felt like the secret technique that Ran Bin had obtained from the ancient tomb was somewhat imitating the Bronze Rune. But the Bronze Rune was composed of various fragments of rules that Chen Fei could not comprehend, assembled in an extremely complex manner to form a special ability to plunder innate gifts. The secret technique from the tomb brutally utilizes the fragments in the soul, a method certainly better than Chen Fei directly shattering the spiritual essence. But when Chen Fei shattered the spiritual essence, he sought the epiphanies that dispersed; if Chen Fei used the tomb¡¯s secret technique, on the other hand, the obtained epiphanies were not as numerous. Chen Fei had a panel, and the abundance of epiphanies was critical for his cultivation. Chen Fei tucked the Bone Soul Saber and Bone Soul Blade into his sleeve, his gaze shifted forward, he ignited Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, took a step forward, the surrounding space dramatically changed, and Chen Fei had already traversed over a thousand miles. Compared to before, this time Chen Fei¡¯s crossing of a thousand miles was not only more relaxed but the pressure he faced had also greatly diminished. This was due to the growth of his spatial talents and the resistance against pressure provided by four types of Space Secondary Rules, leading to positive growth. Chen Fei continued to move forward three steps, covering nearly four thousand miles, sensing that up ahead, two early-stage Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm individuals were being killed by a mid-stage Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. Every move of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm Evil Clan was extremely difficult for the two early-stage Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm to withstand, as if the next moment they would be pierced through their defense and annihilated. The disparity between each stage in the Rule Integration Realm was extremely obvious. Sometimes, sheer numbers can make up for the disparity in stages, but the strength of two early-stage Rule Integration Realm was far from sufficient to withstand a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. These two individuals from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei naturally recognized them as Xin Zhaoxian and Yue Chaobin. After all, the entirety of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm amounted to no more than a few hundred, and inside Jiguang City, there were fewer than two hundred. Even though they had not met regularly, they had still encountered each other a few times. Chen Fei activated Celestial Suppression and Indestructible Vision, slightly altering his aura. The next moment, Chen Fei took a step forward, and the surrounding scenery suddenly blurred. Chen Fei spread out his senses, extending his left hand. The Evil Clan¡¯s You Wen was methodically destroying the defense of the two Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm before him step by step. Seeing the despair in the eyes of the two Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, wanting to resist but unable to, was just what You Wen enjoyed most, this expression on the prey. At this moment, You Wen was waiting for the two Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm to execute forbidden techniques. In the instant the Humans launched the forbidden techniques, their strength would surge, but it would inevitably be slightly out of control. That was the moment he would make his killing move. Forbidden techniques were good, a hope for a turnaround in desperate situations, but everything has two sides, using forbidden techniques could also lead to a quicker death. Suddenly, You Wen inexplicably sensed a chill rising from his soul, and before he could react, his entire body suddenly stiffened, and infinite Tremendous Strength pressed down on him from all around. The force was so great that it left You Wen without the slightest resistance. Xin Zhaoxian and Yue Chaobin saw You Wen¡¯s stiff form, their eyes showing a hint of confusion. At this moment, with such major flaws exposed on You Wen, it should have been a great opportunity for Xin Zhaoxian and Yue Chaobin to attack. However, Xin Zhaoxian and Yue Chaobin hesitated, given that they were both early-stage Rule Integration Realm, You Wen should not have shown such flaws. Instead, it seemed more like You Wen was playing with them, and it might eventually turn into a trap. ¡°Buzz!¡± A violent spatial fluctuation descended, and You Wen disappeared from sight. Xin Zhaoxian and Yue Chaobin only saw a streak of black lightning flash by, the terrifying aura causing their mental defenses to tremble intensely, but the next moment, the space before them was empty. The black lightning was gone, the Evil Clan¡¯s You Wen also vanished without a trace, everything was like an illusion. Xin Zhaoxian and Yue Chaobin¡¯s eyes widened slightly, completely clueless about what had just happened. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The only certainty was that someone from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm had appeared, saved their lives, and also forcibly took away the Evil Clan¡¯s You Wen. But exactly which Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm it was, they had not sensed at all, nor could they detect any Rule Integration Realm¡¯s aura within a thousand miles at the moment. ¡°Let¡¯s go, it¡¯s probably an elder who still has matters to attend to, so he didn¡¯t stop to speak to us,¡± Yue Chaobin was the first to recover, shouting in a low voice as he flew forward. ¡°Alright!¡± The sudden return from the brink left them somewhat dazed, but there were only a few above the late stages of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, they would eventually find the senior who saved them. Chapter 1121 - Chapter 1121: Chapter 1077: Battle Across a Thousand Miles Chapter 1121: Chapter 1077: Battle Across a Thousand Miles ¡°` Thousands of miles away, Chen Fei appeared, his left hand clutching You Wen¡¯s neck. This member of the Evil Clans at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm had a state of mind not much different from that of Yue Chaobin at this moment. He was completely clueless about what had happened, from where the attack had come, or who had attacked him. It was not until Chen Fei stopped moving that You Wen managed to get a clear look at Chen Fei¡¯s appearance and aura, his eyes involuntarily widening. The prodigy of the human race, Chen Fei? Even though Chen Fei¡¯s aura was slightly different from usual, at such close proximity, You Wen still guessed Chen Fei¡¯s identity. But having guessed Chen Fei¡¯s identity only added to You Wen¡¯s confusion. Chen Fei looked down at You Wen in his hand; crossing more than a thousand miles directly through the spatial rift had no effect on Chen Fei, but You Wen¡¯s vitality had plummeted to rock bottom. Such a brutal method of spatial traversal was unbearable for someone at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, so before Chen Fei had done anything to You Wen, You Wen was already gravely injured and on the brink of death. Chen Fei said nothing, his left hand squeezing slightly, instantly snapping You Wen¡¯s neck. To the end, You Wen didn¡¯t have the chance to utter a single word, nor did anyone resolve the doubts in his mind. Chen Fei¡¯s left hand shook slightly, turning You Wen into a mist of blood, and with a backward drag of his hand, a cluster of spiritual essence was stripped out. The Bronze Rune was activated, but this time, as the ray of light surged into Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the cool sensation did not spread. After plundering so much talent, Chen Fei¡¯s insight had reached a point where an average mid-stage Rule Integration Realm individual could no longer grant him any increase in talent. Chen Fei had anticipated this. The Bronze Rune was incomplete after all, only able to plunder a portion of an opponent¡¯s talent, and there was a limit to how much it could accumulate. Excess could be harmful, yet it could not make up for deficiencies. Setting aside his overt talents, Chen Fei¡¯s innate talent now ranked extremely high among those within the Black Stone Domain at the Rule Integration Realm. Thus it was highly unlikely for him to continue gaining talent from those at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Unless this member of an alien race at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm had the potential to grow to a higher realm, it could possibly contribute to enhancing Chen Fei¡¯s talent. Chen Fei began to enact God Devouring and started to read You Wen¡¯s fragmented soul. In just a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed, for within You Wen¡¯s memory fragments, seven thousand miles to the east, several members of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm were being besieged. The fact that the Ice Race and Evil Clans at the Rule Integration Realm were already numerous there, and You Wen happened to come across Yue Chaobin and his companion, meant that You Wen didn¡¯t bother going there to join the ambush. Chen Fei turned his head eastward, collecting You Wen¡¯s mystical treasures and spiritual essence before taking a step forward, his figure vanishing in mid-air. More than ten thousand miles away, the Emperor of the Evil Clans, Kou Fen, was holding the neck of an early-stage Rule Integration Realm human, and in the next moment, flames completely devoured the human before him. For an Emperor Realm being, killing someone at the early-stage Rule Integration Realm was no more difficult for Kou Fen than squashing an ant. Kou Fen obliterated the soul of the human in front of him and glanced at the low-grade mystical treasure in his hand. A surge of essence force poured into the mystical treasure, eradicating over a hundred thousand citizens of Jiguang City contained within. In Kou Fen¡¯s eyes, only outcomes mattered, not the process. To Kou Fen, killing a Human Clan member at the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, with his peak Rule Integration Realm level, was the most rudimentary task. For Kou Fen, annihilating even the weaker humans contained within the mystical treasure did not weigh on his conscience at all. In Kou Fen¡¯s eyes, as long as they were mortal enemies, it did not matter if they were weak, old, children, or even ordinary people without any cultivation¨Cthey all fell within Kou Fen¡¯s range of targets for extermination. Even in the future, should the human race be eradicated from the Black Stone Domain, Kou Fen would still send pinnacle Sun Moon Realm members of the Evil Clans to those lower realms that harbored humans to purge them as well. Since it was a fight to the death, in Kou Fen¡¯s eyes, it was essential to eradicate the human race utterly, leaving no trace. Suddenly, Kou Fen¡¯s brow twitched slightly, inspecting the condition of the soul token within his Red Flame Saber. From a few moments ago, the number of the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm beings dying had begun to rise. At first, Kou Fen didn¡¯t care; although they had come to kill humans, and even though the Evil Clans and the Ice Race members were all above the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, the human side still had powerful warriors. If they happened to encounter the human side with the same or even higher levels of cultivation, being killed was not unexpected. It could only be said that the advantage lay more with the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. But now, observing the shattered conditions of the soul tokens, Kou Fen realized something was amiss; something must have happened. Dozens of soul tokens emerged from the Red Flame Saber, and Kou Fen extended his right hand, touching the soul tokens. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple spread out, and dozens of light spots appeared before Kou Fen¡¯s eyes. Each of these light spots represented a member of the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm in this area. The soul token itself resonated with the original body, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t shatter upon the original body¡¯s destruction. Therefore, by employing special secret techniques based on the soul token, one could determine its general location. Kou Fen looked at the few clan members who had just died to see if there was any connection in their distance and trajectory. After all, if it truly was a human powerhouse hunting and killing members of the Evil Clans and the Ice Race, their locations could definitely be identified. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± Suddenly, three soul tokens that were clustered together shattered instantly, and Kou Fen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. These were three mid-stage Rule Integration Realm beings, and right beside these three mid-stage Rule Integration Realm beings, there was clearly a late-stage Rule Integration Realm being. Such a combination of forces suggested they had encountered a small squad led by a late-stage Rule Integration Realm human. ¡°` Or did he run into a Scavenger? Why would those Scavengers pick on the easily bullied human race and instead persistently hunt down their Evil Clan? Persimmons always target the soft, a trait common to the vast majority of creatures. In this region, the human race was undoubtedly the weakest party. Kou Fen estimated the distance, over ten thousand miles from him. Such a lengthy distance could only be covered quickly by someone in control of the Space Secondary Rules; otherwise, it was impossible to arrive swiftly. After considering for a moment, Kou Fen¡¯s figure flickered as he flew towards that direction. ¡°Crack!¡± Having flown less than a thousand miles, a piece of Kou Fen¡¯s soul token shattered again, this time corresponding to the late-stage Rule Integration Realm member from just before. Kou Fen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tightly, a trace of perplexity flashing in his eyes. The human imperial sovereigns Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou were definitely not in that direction; of this, Kou Fen was certain. With the power of an Evil Clan member at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, even if they encountered a human-led team, there was a great hope of escape if they desired to flee. Even if they couldn¡¯t escape, they wouldn¡¯t die so quickly. Among all the races, without talking about the Emperor Realm, those at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm were definitely the hardest to kill. This wasn¡¯t a battlefield with a rule that if you don¡¯t evade, you die, so once they detected something wrong, someone at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm would surely choose to flee immediately. In a fight while retreating, it would be nearly impossible for someone of the same rank to slay a late-stage Rule Integration Realm practitioner. Even an Emperor, if not at the right distance, might allow someone at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm to get away. But just now, first, three mid-stage Rule Integration Realm members died, and now a late-stage Rule Integration Realm member as well; what exactly had happened over there? Moments later, crossing over ten thousand miles, Kou Fen arrived at where the four fellow Evil Clan members at the Rule Integration Realm had perished. Looking around, Kou Fen noticed that the traces here had been wiped clean, and for a moment, even he couldn¡¯t discern exactly what had happened. ¡°Crack, crack!¡± Two more pieces of the soul token in Kou Fen¡¯s hand shattered, one mid-stage and one late-stage Rule Integration Realm member. Violent veins burst forth on Kou Fen¡¯s forehead, a flash of red passing through the depths of his eyes. Who was it, killing members of their Evil Clan with such swiftness? Kou Fen thought through the Rule Integration Realm forces of the human race in Jiguang City, and none of them had the strength to do this. Even Yu Wuheng, who was only a step away from the Emperor Realm, was powerful, but if a member of the Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm felt outmatched upon encountering him, they would also choose to flee immediately, making it even less likely for them to die. Three thousand miles away! Kou Fen turned his head toward the north, his figure suddenly vanishing from the spot as he rushed over at full speed. Now, Kou Fen truly wanted to see who this sacred figure was! For an Emperor Realm being, a distance of three thousand miles was not significant, especially when exerting full strength. And the sensing range of an Emperor was much broader than that of an ordinary holder of the Rule Integration Realm. A normal Rule Integration Realm member had a sensing range of about a thousand miles, which could be further if the rules they mastered were suited for sensing. The average sensing range for an Emperor was over a thousand miles. So after flying just two thousand miles, Kou Fen began sensing the situation to the north, but it was empty, void of any sign of life or fluctuation in aura. Soon, Kou Fen arrived at the place where the late-stage Rule Integration Realm member of his race had been killed. The traces here had been wiped clean as well. But by now, Kou Fen was certain that the ones killing their Evil Clan were not Scavengers. Other races within the Black Stone Domain might not know, but the Evil Clans were aware that these Scavengers were all infested with Soul-devouring Worms. Detecting Soul-devouring Worms actually required special techniques, being one of the nine great calamities from the Return to Nothing Realm; naturally, all races took great precautions. However, these special techniques could only be mastered by those at the Open Heaven Realm. To allow someone at the Rule Integration Realm to master it, it would require an Open Heaven Realm practitioner to exhaust their energy creating Sensing Jades and handing them to Rule Integration Realm members. Although the Evil Clan¡¯s ancestor was merely at a Fake Open Heaven Realm, they still mastered this sensing technique and crafted jades to give to every member at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm within the Evil Clan. Now, in Kou Fen¡¯s senses, there were no distinctive vibrations of Soul-devouring Worms, neither at the previous site nor here. Moreover, Scavengers didn¡¯t care about leaving behind traces, for they had Soul-devouring Worms as their backup. Kou Fen took a deep breath; every Rule Integration Realm member was a precious force for the Evil Clan, especially those at the later stages, and now, there have already been three late-stage Rule Integration Realm members who died in battle here. Such losses were something Kou Fen definitively hadn¡¯t anticipated. Three thousand miles away, Chen Fei unleashed Space Binding to blast apart a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Ice Race. He extracted spiritual essence, plundered talent, read the fragmented soul. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only These steps had become routine for Chen Fei. The plundered talent, as he suspected, could not enhance his innate gift. However, slaying the two late-stage Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clan just now had let Chen Fei¡¯s talent grow slightly once again. Chen Fei crushed the spiritual essence in his hand and began cultivating. In just a moment, the Rule Integration Realm cultivators he had slain increased the fragments of rules within Chen Fei¡¯s soul from sixty-nine to seventy-one. Chapter 1122 - Chapter 1122: Chapter 1078: Big Retreat Chapter 1122: Chapter 1078: Big Retreat The epiphany burst forth from the spiritual essence lasted for only a few moments before it completely dissipated. Chen Fei opened his eyes, and at this moment, just a fraction less than one piece was missing from the fragments of rules within his soul, then he would reach the peak of the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Once the fragments of rules reached seventy-two pieces, Chen Fei could immediately start his breakthrough to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. He didn¡¯t need any so-called fermentation, nor did he need to wait for the right moment to mature. As long as the hardware conditions were met, Chen Fei could break through whenever he wanted, especially now that his Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique had already reached sixty percent of the stage of Perfection. With insights into martial arts at this level, controlling two, or even three complete secondary rules, was already more than enough, let alone advancing to the later stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei put the mid-grade mystical treasure in front of him into his sleeve. The items inside the mystical treasure were low-grade Primordial Crystals and various spirit materials, nothing special. In the Return to Nothing Realm, the Black Stone Domain was just an average area. Average meant that the vital energy of heaven and earth was relatively scarce here, which also limited the kind of precious treasures that could be produced. Therefore, the Rule Integration Realm beings of the various races in the Black Stone Domain could only obtain those kinds of spirit materials. Moreover, having remained secluded for so many years, the Black Stone Domain had been peaceful, largely because there was nothing worth looting here. The Black Stone Domain limited the growth potential of the beings of its races, but it also protected them. The arrival of the Wu Meng Clan, wars incited by the Xuan Clan, and the appearance of the Soul-devouring Worms marked the noisiest period in the Black Stone Domain in a hundred thousand years. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered and disappeared from the spot, appearing a thousand miles away the next moment. More than six thousand miles away, Kou Fen looked at the soul token in his hand, calculating the next possible location of that strong figure who was hunting the Evil Clans. The next moment, Kou Fen¡¯s gaze slightly condensed, and his figure vanished on the spot. Moments later, Kou Fen appeared five thousand miles away, frowning slightly as he looked at his fellow clansman of the late-stage Rule Integration Realm who was safe and sound ahead. ¡°Emperor!¡± Zongyan of the Evil Clans sensed an abnormality behind him. Looking back and seeing Kou Fen, he hurriedly flew forward to pay his respects. ¡°Over this period of time, have you noticed anything unusual around here?¡± Kou Fen asked as he looked at Zongyan with a somber voice. There were only nine late-stage Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans in this area, and in a short time, three had died. Kou Fen did not want to see any more losses among the late-stage Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans. ¡°If there¡¯s anything unusual, it¡¯s that I can no longer sense the Rule Integration Realm members of our clan and the Ice Race.¡± Zongyan thought for a while before responding. With an anchoring mark, as long as the distance wasn¡¯t extremely far, one could still sense the state of the surrounding marked individuals. But Zongyan couldn¡¯t pinpoint when it started, the anchoring marks seemed to be sensing fewer and fewer fluctuations of their kind. Previously, Zongyan hadn¡¯t given it much thought, assuming that members of his clan and the Ice Race were seeking further distances looking for humans. After all, in order to avoid being caught up by the Soul-devouring Worms, the human race had scattered in all directions, continuously widening the distance between them¨Cnothing particularly strange. But at this moment, with Kou Fen suddenly appearing before him, Zongyan realized there might be trouble. ¡°You¡­¡± Kou Fen was just about to speak when his expression suddenly changed, and two more pieces of the soul token in his sleeve shattered. They were not of the late-stage Rule Integration Realm, but even two mid-stage Rule Integration Realm losses were a great loss to the Evil Clans. In just that brief moment, the number of Rule Integration Realm members that the Evil Clans had lost had already matched the previous losses in the war with the Xuan Clan. The war with the Xuan Clan was exceedingly brutal, but the losses were shared among all the races of the Black Stone Domain, and those above mid-stage Rule Integration Realm were not easily killed. On the contrary, it was the Sun Moon Realm that suffered the most losses. And yet, today¡¯s attempt to ambush the human race instead caused such significant losses to the Evil Clans! ¡°Emperor, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Zongyan, seeing the change in Kou Fen¡¯s demeanor, couldn¡¯t help but ask aloud. ¡°An alien race is targeting us. From now on, let the Rule Integration Realm members of our clan leave this area, abandon the ambush on the human race!¡± Kou Fen¡¯s eyes flickered for a moment as he made a decision. Kou Fen no longer wanted to gamble, mainly because he couldn¡¯t catch the strong figure who was killing their members; that figure¡¯s Heavenly Escape technique showed no pattern whatsoever. Kou Fen suspected that the opponent could perform long-distance spatial teleportation, and might even have grasped the whereabouts of their Race or even the Ice Race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm members. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to kill members of the Rule Integration Realm of the Evil Clans so swiftly. Of course, it might not be the act of one strong figure, but a large number of late-stage Rule Integration Realm members of alien races laying in wait to ensnare the Evil Clans. However, once the number of aliens increased, traces would be hard to conceal, so the likelihood of many alien forces present in this region was not high. In any case, since Kou Fen couldn¡¯t stop the losses of the Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans, the best course of action was to cut the losses in time and have the Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans leave the area. Ambushing the human race was a tempting proposition, but it couldn¡¯t be premised on the vast sacrifice of Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans. ¡°Abandon the ambush on the human race?¡± Zongyan was momentarily taken aback, completely unexpected that Kou Fen would give such an order. But seeing the look on Kou Fen¡¯s face, Zongyan knew this was definitely not a joke. ¡°At your command!¡± Zongyan clasped his hands together, showing no hesitation as he flew toward the peripheral areas, no longer seeking members of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. Despite having just captured the trail of a human, Zongyan estimated that with more time, he could have pursued and forcefully slain that human. But since Kou Fen had spoken, Zongyan understood that something exceedingly unfavorable to the Evil Clans must have occurred in this region to prompt such a command from Kou Fen. Watching Zongyan leave, Kou Fen took out a soul token from his sleeve, formed a hand seal with one hand, and then pointed at all the soul tokens. A unique ripple spread from the soul token, quickly expanding at an astonishing rate before vanishing into the sky. Within tens of thousands of miles, from the nearest to the farthest, every member of the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm felt an abnormal mark, and upon examining the rhythm within, they found it was a signal for a full retreat. All the members of the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm in the area couldn¡¯t help but feel stunned. They had come here, braving the risk of being devoured by the Soul-devouring Worms, to ambush members of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. How did it suddenly turn into a full retreat in such a short time? Noticing the fluctuations of the mark, which were sent out by the Imperial Sovereign of the clan, Kou Fen, everyone, despite their myriad questions, started retreating toward the rear. Kou Fen watched the light spots on the soul tokens begin to move away, his expression slightly relaxed, and then, his face took on a ferocious look. He had ordered the other members at the stage of perfection to retreat, but Kou Fen himself had no intention of leaving; he wanted to see who exactly was slaughtering members of the Evil Clans. So unrestrained and brazen, Kou Fen couldn¡¯t quell the rage in his heart unless he tore the perpetrator limb from limb and incinerated their soul. Inside Kou Fen¡¯s body, the two secondary rules of water and fire erupted, his senses heightened to the extreme, and he hurried toward the location where two mid-stage Rule Integration Realm members had just perished. At the same time, his mental defense was continuously searching within a thousand miles for any possible traces. Kou Fen had reached the Peak of Rule Integration Realm with the full mastery of the secondary rule of fire, and afterward, he began to comprehend the secondary rule of water, of which he now understood twenty percent. Water and fire are incompatible, but that is under normal circumstances. If one uses a special method, they can actually harness the conflicting natures of water and fire to unleash even greater power. Having an ancestor at the Open Heaven Realm, even if it was only a Fake Open Heaven Realm, the Evil Clans excelled in many aspects, especially in the philosophy of cultivating, far surpassing most of the races in the Black Stone Domain. The ancestor of the Evil Clans knew the orthodox method of breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. Unfortunately, the ancestor had taken the wrong path at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm and lacked both the heart power and aptitude to start over. In the end, he used a shortcut to reach his current position. Afterward, the ancestor of the Evil Clans left the Black Stone Domain and traveled through other regions of the Return to Nothing Realm, returning not only with severe injuries but also with many secrets of the Open Heaven Realm. Included among them was the correct method of cultivating for the Open Heaven Realm. Although this martial arts technique was ordinary within the Open Heaven Realm, it was considered an invaluable treasure within the Black Stone Domain. Now, most of those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm within the Evil Clans were cultivating this technique. Whether they could eventually break through to the Open Heaven Realm was another matter, but at least this technique preserved the hope of making that breakthrough. Kou Fen tracked for thousands of miles, gathering everything detected along the way, and slowly, Kou Fen picked up a trace of something different. However, this scant evidence was far from enough to track down that powerful individual. But there was not a hint of anxiety on Kou Fen¡¯s face; as long as there was progress, the target would eventually be found. ¡°Hmm?¡± Just as Kou Fen was about to continue the pursuit, his expression shifted, and he turned his head to look aside. A figure flew toward him at extreme speed, slowing down only when it was dozens of miles from Kou Fen, and its shape gradually became clear; it was Ao An, the Imperial Sovereign of the Ice Race. ¡°Why have you come?¡± Kou Fen asked. ¡°Some members of my clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm have perished, and it is not a normal occurrence; I am searching for the cause,¡± Ao An replied with a furrowed brow. Kou Fen¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly; he hadn¡¯t expected the Ice Race to have lost many members of their Rule Integration Realm as well. It seemed that the enemy had spared neither the Evil Clans nor the Ice Race. Were they targeting both the Evil Clans and the Ice Race, or were they slaughtering the Human Clan too? ¡°Quite a few from my clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm have also died. I¡¯ve already ordered them to go back. You should let members of the Ice Race leave as well,¡± Kou Fen said gravely. Hearing Kou Fen¡¯s words, Ao An was taken aback. Kou Fen¡¯s initiative to have the Evil Clans leave must mean his losses were significant for him to abandon the plan to ambush the Human Clan. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll also instruct the members of my clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm to leave first.¡± Ao An nodded, took out the soul token from his mystical treasures, and was about to imprint it when suddenly two of the soul tokens shattered. One from a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member and the other from a late-stage Rule Integration Realm member. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Upon seeing this, Ao An¡¯s expression became incredibly gloomy. Six thousand miles away, Chen Fei looked at two portions of spiritual essence in his hand, crushing the one from the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Rich epiphanies enveloped the surroundings, and a massive tide of insights surged in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, his mental defense completely immersed in it. A few moments later, as the epiphanies dissipated, the seventy-second fragment of rules condensed within Chen Fei¡¯s soul. A flash of black light flickered in the depths of Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique roared into action as the seventy-two fragments of rules within his soul began to tremble violently. Chapter 1123 - Chapter 1123: Chapter 1079: Breakthrough, Late Stages of the Rule Integration Realm Chapter 1123: Chapter 1079: Breakthrough, Late Stages of the Rule Integration Realm In the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, one must gather the 72 fragments within one¡¯s soul and condense them into a more refined state. This state surpasses the scattered fragments of rules and gradually approaches the completion of a secondary rule, somewhat reminiscent of how 108 rule particles might coalesce into a single fragment of rule. Due to this special state, the essence, energy, spirit, and soul of those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm are far stronger than those in the mid-stage. When one reaches the peak of the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, with 108 fragments of rule, to break through to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, one must truly refine these fragments of rules into a complete secondary rule. The vast majority of cultivators in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm are stuck at the final step, unable to move forward. Chen Fei doesn¡¯t need to worry about the 108 fragments of rules; for now, all he needs to do is refine these 72 fragments into a special converged state. This is the most difficult step in breaking through from the mid-stage to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. There is a strong repulsive force between the 72 fragments, and this force is far stronger than in other cultivators at the mid-stage of Rule Integration Realm. For other cultivators at that stage, even if fragments of rules repel each other, they are all of the same secondary rule and still possess attraction amidst the repulsion. The 72 fragments of rules Chen Fei possesses represent over twenty different secondary rules. The attractive forces can almost be ignored, while the repulsion is nearly at its peak. If any other cultivator at the mid-stage of Rule Integration Realm were in his shoes, they would likely abandon any hopes of advancing to the late stages. Chen Fei¡¯s expression is calm as he continually operates the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, forcibly refining the fragments of rules within his soul through the power of the martial arts. The fragments of rules start to draw near, followed by collision. ¡°Hum!¡± A vibration within the soul causes the 72 fragments of rules to gather, the tremor instantly transmitting to the Source Point Space. The faint Source Point Space bursts forth with a bright light and then begins to expand violently. Around Chen Fei¡¯s body, 100,000 low-grade Primordial Crystals appear, then instantly shatter, dispersing a massive amount of the vital energy of heaven and earth in all directions. Chen Fei¡¯s body seems to become a black hole, voraciously absorbing the surrounding Vital Energy into itself. As vitality, energy, spirit, and soul transform and grow in this process, Chen Fei¡¯s spatial awareness also extends continuously. The feeling that the world is within his grasp emerges in his heart. Chen Fei smiles faintly and quickly puts that sensation out of his mind. It¡¯s just the late stages of Rule Integration Realm, after all, where is the control over heaven and earth coming from? The world of the Return to Nothing Realm is vast and powerful, with cultivators at the Sixth Stage of the Rule Integration Realm representing but a minuscule existence. By now, Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough can be considered successful, without any mishaps; everything has fallen into place. The state formed by the 72 fragments of rules within the soul is in a state where they can gather or disperse, and the interlinked power does not affect the expression of the realm whether they are together or apart. The breakthrough is successful, but the realm of the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm is still not stable. It will only be truly complete once the 73rd fragment of rule is condensed. A typical cultivator would need several years to achieve this, and that is with the soul being in an unusually active state for two or three days immediately after the breakthrough. These two or three days are the golden opportunity to stabilize the realm in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei ignites the fragments of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and with a slight effort of his left hand, the spiritual essence of the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm in his palm shatters. An epiphany permeates the air, and an immense amount of insight emerges in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. A few breaths later, the epiphany dissipates, and Chen Fei opens his eyes. A portion of spiritual essence from the late stages of Rule Integration Realm is not enough to condense a fragment of rule, but due to the special active state of the soul, this spiritual essence yields an effect that is fifty percent greater than before. Thus, although Chen Fei has not yet condensed a new fragment of rule, he is only short of a small part. The realm of the late stages of Rule Integration Realm is barely considered stable. Chen Fei stores two mystical treasures of the Ice Race into his sleeve while sensing the anchoring mark in his hand. After sensing it for a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitch slightly, the signs of the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm dispersing are becoming more evident. Just now, Chen Fei noticed that the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm seemed to be fleeing outward. But since the anchoring mark could only sense within a range of a few thousand miles and couldn¡¯t provide a global perspective, Chen Fei wasn¡¯t sure if his observation was correct. Now upon checking the condition within the anchoring mark, this sign of dispersal is even more apparent, and it¡¯s not just the Evil Clans¨Cthe Ice Race is also beginning to scatter. ¡°It seems that too many of the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm have perished too swiftly, alerting them to some anomaly,¡± observes Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s demeanor regains calm. He had anticipated this situation, and indeed, the Indestructible Vision had already been warning him of danger following behind. Chen Fei surmises that it must be an Emperor of the Evil Clans or the Ice Race looking for him. However, Chen Fei can traverse thousands of miles in one step, leaving a large void, thus making it extremely difficult for anyone to track him down. Chen Fei is not planning to confront an Emperor of the Evil Clans or Ice Race right now. It¡¯s not out of fear, but rather, Chen Fei wishes to seize the chance to slay more of the Rule Integration Realm from the Ice Race and Evil Clans. If he were to encounter an Emperor from the Evil Clans or Ice Race, the other cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm would probably have already fled. From the perspective of the human race, the three clans are sworn enemies, and weakening the power of the Ice Race and Evil Clans would undoubtedly benefit the human race even more. For Chen Fei himself, extracting spiritual essence from the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans to cultivate would allow his cultivation realm to skyrocket. Although using spiritual essence to cultivate may seem prodigal, the effects are indisputably good. If it weren¡¯t for these Ice Race and Evil Clans of the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei would need nearly two more months of secluded cultivation to break through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. In the current environment of the Black Stone Domain, any method that could save time on cultivation was the best way to practice. Now that he had reached the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, he could naturally continue to hunt down the Ice Race and Evil Clans. He had to take advantage of the fact that these Rule Integration Realm enemies hadn¡¯t escaped too far and kill a few more of them. Chen Fei fully stimulated the Godslayer State, wanting to begin transferring space. Wild power permeated his body, and after pausing at a certain point, his aura instantly soared. A flicker of movement crossed Chen Fei¡¯s face as he sensed the power within his body, experiencing an epiphany. Having broken through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, the improvement in his Cultivation Realm had brought a leap in basic power. Even while igniting Earth, Water, Fire, Wind in the Godslayer State, Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength had entered a new level at this moment. That position was the Emperor Realm! Now Chen Fei¡¯s standard of combat strength had gone from barely comparable to that of the Emperor Realm to truly entering the rank of the Emperor Realm. A cultivator in the Emperor Realm controls one entire secondary rule, and for those in the Rule Integration Realm, it represents a qualitative change. His realm hadn¡¯t reached it yet, but his combat strength had already arrived. Chen Fei had once again accomplished an unprecedented feat in Black Stone Domain. However, for Chen Fei, who possessed so many special states, achieving this was almost inevitable. A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he stepped forward, his figure vanishing from the spot. Four thousand li away. Kou Fen suddenly looked up towards the front, sensing a different fluctuation thousands of li away. Previously, Kou Fen had already sensed something, but due to the great distance, he wasn¡¯t clear about the situation there. But just now, the fluctuation thousands of li away had become much more distinct, and Kou Fen caught it. ¡°Did you feel it?¡± Kou Fen turned his head to look at Ao An. Ao An nodded, the disturbance thousands of li away was too obvious to the senses of someone in the Emperor Realm. ¡°Crack!¡± A soul token in Kou Fen¡¯s sleeve shattered once again, this time it was from a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Kou Fen¡¯s eyes involuntarily narrowed; despite the fact that they had ordered members of the Rule Integration Realm to retreat, another one had died. It was as if someone were doggedly pursuing them just to kill. ¡°Another Rule Integration Realm is dead?¡± Ao An expressed surprise, wondering how they could still be caught if the Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm had retreated beforehand? The key issue was, how exactly did their enemy manage to pinpoint the Ice Race and Evil Clans so accurately? Even they found it difficult to locate the position of the Human Race cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm with such ease. ¡°I¡¯ll head over there, and you continue to check out the place we sensed just now,¡± Kou Fen said, channeling the rules at full strength as his figure transformed into a beam of rainbow light and vanished. Kou Fen was in a hurry because next to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm that had died, there was also a late-stage Rule Integration Realm from the Evil Clans. Every late-stage Rule Integration Realm was extremely precious to the Evil Clans. Kou Fen couldn¡¯t just watch as Rule Integration Realm members from his clan died one after another. Ao An frowned, the most troublesome thing now was that neither he nor Kou Fen could be sure if the enemy who had been relentlessly killing members of the Ice Race and Evil Clans was just one person or if there were many assailants. The only way to find out was to catch one of them first. Three thousand li to the northeast, Chen Fei looked at a late-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Evil Clan flee desperately seven hundred li away using forbidden techniques. He stepped forward, and his figure disappeared from where he stood. Zongyan¡¯s expression was solemn, as the image of Chen Fei reverberated in his mind, the shock lingering in his heart for a long time. Zongyan had not expected that the figure the Emperor spoke of, the one specifically targeting the Evil Clans, would turn out to be a member of the human race. And to his greatest surprise, it was Chen Fei¨Cthe very man they had long sought to eliminate. In the Evil Clans, Chen Fei¡¯s name was well known; the entire Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm had been thinking about killing him before he could truly rise, to prevent the emergence of a new Emperor Realm from the human race in the future. But just moments ago, from hundreds of li away, Zongyan witnessed Chen Fei easily slay a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member of his clan. That effortless demeanor, was that what they understood as the early stage of Rule Integration Realm? What early stage of Rule Integration Realm could effortlessly kill a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm like that? Exactly when did this junior from the human race grow to such a position, and what Cultivation Realm has Chen Fei reached now? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Zongyan did not hesitate and immediately fled. He needed to take this message back. Given they were hundreds of li apart, Zongyan even burst forth with forbidden techniques. At this distance, even if a cultivator in the Emperor Realm was behind him, Zongyan was confident he could escape. ¡°Whoom!¡± The intense fluctuation of space surged in front of him as a figure stepped out of a spatial rift, blocking Zongyan¡¯s path. Zongyan¡¯s eyes involuntarily widened. How could it be so fast? Even an Emperor Realm powerhouse couldn¡¯t possibly travel such a long distance in the blink of an eye. Chapter 1124 - Chapter 1124: Chapter 1080: Overwhelming Killing Intent Chapter 1124: Chapter 1080: Overwhelming Killing Intent Because he manipulated space, Chen Fei revealed his true cultivation realm, which was the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. This, Zongyan realized instantly. However, compared to Chen Fei¡¯s burst speed that instantly covered hundreds of miles, the late-stage of the Rule Integration Realm seemed rather insignificant. In the Black Stone Domain, the late-stage Rule Integration Realm is considered a high-end battle strength, but among the various races, there are still quite a number, totaling in the hundreds throughout the entire Black Stone Domain. But upon further reflection, to have such a realm on someone who had broken through to the Rule Integration Realm less than three years ago was an incredibly exaggerated matter. Zongyan had guessed that Chen Fei should be in the late-stage Rule Integration Realm or higher when he earlier saw Chen Fei easily slaying an in-clan mid-stage Rule Integration cultivator. But guessing was one thing, seeing it with his own eyes still shocked Zongyan immensely. This human prodigy definitely had a problem. Was a Supreme Treasure involved, or had another powerful being possessed him? No matter how high the talent, it was absolutely impossible to enhance one¡¯s cultivation to such a degree in such a short time. Countless thoughts flashed through Zongyan¡¯s sea of consciousness, and he turned his body, flying straight in another direction. The mysteries surrounding Chen Fei were too numerous, so much so that Zongyan didn¡¯t dare to confront him directly. Unknown is the most terrifying, whether Chen Fei had a Supreme Treasure or was possessed by a powerful being, in Zongyan¡¯s view, both were extremely dangerous. If that was the case, it was certainly best to avoid him first and take this information back to his clan and let the Emperor take action! Or even have the ancestor himself take action and capture this Chen Fei. The possibility of a powerful being having possessed someone was slightly smaller because Zongyan had heard from the ancestral elders that after reaching the Open Heaven Realm, even if one wanted to be reborn, one should either figure out a way to condense a body or enter a womb, allowing the soul to completely merge with the body. To possess someone directly limited future development and was very unwise. Therefore, the possibility that Chen Fei was cultivating so quickly because he had a Supreme Treasure was the highest. If they could capture Chen Fei, it would definitely bring tremendous benefits to the Evil Clans. Chen Fei, seeing Zongyan turn around and flee without hesitation, slightly furrowed his brows¨Cit hadn¡¯t even come to a fight yet, and he was thinking of leaving; the caution of the Evil Clans was indeed great. Chen Fei extended his left hand toward Zongyan, and the Space Rules around him trembled slightly. The next moment, a tremendous force fell upon Zongyan¡¯s body. Space Binding! Zongyan, who was sprinting, suddenly stiffened in mid-air, like an insect trapped in amber, unable to move no matter how he struggled against the bounds of space around him. Zongyan controlled about a hundred fragments of rules, a figure considered to be extremely strong among those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Especially now as he executed forbidden techniques, even a peak late-stage Rule Integration cultivator would need to be cautious and avoid direct confrontation to prevent severe injuries. But here with Chen Fei, one move directly imprisoned Zongyan¡¯s body, disregarding the state of Zongyan employing forbidden techniques. This was not only due to Chen Fei¡¯s current battle strength reaching the Emperor Realm, but mainly because the move Space Binding was exquisitely intricate. The original Shadow Binding Kill was already extremely powerful, but reaching such an extent required unleashing one¡¯s full power and effort. To handle it as effortlessly as Chen Fei was absolutely impossible. Space is king; this widely spread saying still held its truth. Especially since Chen Fei implemented four types of Space Secondary Rules, the intricacy far surpassed the original. ¡°Ah!¡± Zongyan perceived the additional force of the space around him, his eyes full of panic and despair, as his frantic screams echoed in his throat. Zongyan¡¯s entire strength recklessly surged against the space barrier around him. This time, the space barrier trembled slightly, but that was all; it was far from being completely shattered. Sensing the situation with the space barrier, Zongyan¡¯s desperation reached its peak because he knew he was doomed. This Chen Fei not only had, in three years, advanced from the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm to the late stages, but his battle strength had also reached an unimaginably high level. Emperor Realm! Only the power of the Emperor Realm could leave him so utterly defenseless. Zongyan struggled to turn his head to look at Chen Fei, but even this simple movement was beyond his strength. The next moment, the immense force of the surrounding space dramatically intensified, Zongyan¡¯s pupils sharply contracted, his eyes revealing intense reluctance. ¡°Boom!¡± Zongyan¡¯s body burst into a cloud of blood mist, directly slain by Chen Fei¡¯s move, Space Binding. Chen Fei slightly turned his left hand as the spiritual essence from Zongyan¡¯s body was extracted. Chen Fei activated the Bronze Rune, a fissure opening in his glabella and a column of light enveloping the spiritual essence, a ray of light surging into Chen Fei¡¯s soul. A cool sensation spread within his soul, Chen Fei¡¯s expression subtly changing; the talent growth brought by this Zongyan was more than Chen Fei had anticipated. After a moment, having depleted the stolen talent, Chen Fei operated God Devouring, reading the fragmented soul of Zongyan. Chen Fei¡¯s brow involuntarily twitched after only a few glances, seeing the silhouette of Kou Fen, the Emperor of the Evil Clans, in Zongyan¡¯s memory. As it was an incident that had happened recently, catching Zongyan¡¯s memory was rather effortless for Chen Fei. While observing the conversation between Kou Fen and Zongyan within the fragmented soul, Chen Fei understood why the Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the Evil Clans had begun to retreat. A moment later, after Chen Fei had read through Zongyan¡¯s fragmented soul, he immediately shattered Zongyan¡¯s spiritual essence. A dense epiphany spread around, and a massive amount of realization appeared again in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. A few moments later, as the surrounding epiphany dissipated, Chen Fei opened his eyes. A streak of black light flashed across the bottom of Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and he couldn¡¯t help but reveal a trace of a smile on his face. The seventy-third rule fragment had completed condensing, solidifying his late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivation thoroughly. This new rule fragment that Chen Fei condensed was of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡±. Not just this one, but all the rule fragments Chen Fei intends to condense in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm will be of this type. To break through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, he must control a complete secondary rule. Although Chen Fei has a panel that allows him to refine different secondary rule fragments together, there is still a fundamental difference between this and a true complete secondary rule. Currently, Chen Fei¡¯s soul has rule fragments of diverse types, numbering more than twenty. Initially, Chen Fei had chosen this method of cultivation to reach the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm faster. Now that he had reached the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, he naturally had to think about how to break through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. The largest rule fragment within Chen Fei¡¯s body now is the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡±, totaling forty-one pieces, with the remaining thirty-one pieces being other rule fragments. That is to say, to break through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei still needs to condense sixty-seven pieces of Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡±. Chen Fei, currently cultivating in the state of the Open Heaven Realm, roughly condenses a rule fragment every four days and would need over two hundred days to break through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Less than a year to reach the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei had no complaints about this speed. Chen Fei looked back and could sense a force crazily rushing towards this place. Chen Fei¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile as he looked forward, the hunt was not yet over, and he might not need over two hundred days to break through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm and become the new Emperor of the human race. Chen Fei took a step forward, disappearing from the spot and appearing thousands of miles away. More than two thousand miles away, Kou Fen held the shattered soul token of Zongyan in his hands, involuntarily tightening his grip, and in the next moment, the fragmented soul token turned to ashes. Kou Fen had rushed here, fearing that Zongyan might die at the hands of that mysterious enemy, only to find, too late, that he had indeed been a step behind. ¡°Zongyan was naturally cautious, he should have escaped at the first sign of trouble, how could he have been killed so quickly!¡± Kou Fen forced himself to calm down, then thought about this puzzling point. Unless the distance between them was too close, Zongyan would have completely had no chance to escape. Being too far away now, all of Kou Fen¡¯s speculations were mere conjecture. Right now, Kou Fen¡¯s only thought was to intercept the enemy, only then could the other Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators have the chance to escape; otherwise, that enemy would surely continue to pursue and kill the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Thinking about how the hard-earned Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the Evil Clans were being arbitrarily slaughtered made Kou Fen¡¯s heart bleed. At the same time, his anger became increasingly fierce. Even peeling skin and extracting bones could no longer extinguish the killing intent in Kou Fen¡¯s heart. Lighting up the soul, enduring the fierce burning day and night without the relief of death nor the hope of life, Kou Fen wanted this enemy to endure such pain to atone for his crimes! Thousands of miles away, Ao An, the Emperor of the Ice Race, had just arrived at the location where an Ice Race Rule Integration Realm cultivator died. He hadn¡¯t detected any traces yet when suddenly, the soul token in his sleeve shattered again. Ao An¡¯s expression shifted slightly; another had died, this time a late-stage Ice Race Rule Integration Realm cultivator. Although Ao An had already ordered the Ice Race to retreat, evacuation inevitably took time, and in the short term, the distance between various Rule Integration Realm cultivators had not completely separated. Crucially now, this mysterious enemy really could sense the other Ice Race locations. Ao An glanced around, seeing sparse traces. Ao An stopped investigating, his body transformed into a beam of ice light and vanished. Ao An was heading directly to the nearest tribal Rule Integration Realm location to protect them. Trying to capture the enemy through onsite traces was too slow. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As time gradually passed, since Chen Fei kept flying in other directions, he had long since shaken off the Soul-devouring Worms from behind and hadn¡¯t encountered any Scavengers either. The frequency of killing the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators began to decrease, each tribe having retreated separately, and chasing down one was taking more time. More crucially, the range of the locking mark¡¯s induction was limited. By the end, Chen Fei had already struggled to lock onto the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators¡¯ locations through the locking mark. However, this was normal as those Rule Integration Realm cultivators were not simply standing there like different straw men. Moreover, from the breakthrough to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm to now, the rule fragments inside Chen Fei¡¯s soul had already reached eighty-three. Chapter 1125 - Chapter 1125: Chapter 1081: Showing the Head but Hiding the Tail Chapter 1125: Chapter 1081: Showing the Head but Hiding the Tail The growth of these ten fragments of rules came at a heavy cost to the Ice Race and Evil Clans, as nineteen in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm and four in the late-stage were slain by Chen Fei. Adding to the previous conquests by Chen Fei, within less than a day, dozens from the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans were left behind here forever. With the rule fragments reaching eighty-three pieces, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique finally stepped into the stage of Great Completion. The moment his martial arts reached the Great Completion realm, Chen Fei distinctly perceived a subtle difference in his observation of the world around him. This subtle difference was hard to describe in words, somewhat similar to the small Open Heaven Realm that Chen Fei activated in the Godslayer State, where heaven and earth coexisted with him. Besides this profound sensation, after the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique reached Great Completion, Chen Fei could manipulate the power within his body at will, with precision, and the resonance with the vital energy of heaven and earth was also amplified. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, at Great Completion, could be cultivated all the way to the Open Heaven Realm without any barriers, and in battles against the Rule Integration Realm, the opponents¡¯ moves¡¯ flaws would dramatically enlarge in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. This was not only due to the martial arts-induced change in perception, but also due to the combination of over twenty secondary rules, allowing Chen Fei to instantly determine the essence force flow between the opponent¡¯s moves, thus achieving an effect of breakthrough insight. Since at the same time, Chen Fei could only absorb understandings of three rules, stepping into the Great Completion realm with his main cultivation technique, he could contemplate an additional secondary rule during his future cultivation sessions. Thus, while the secondary rule ¡°Big¡± of space continually evolved toward a complete state, Chen Fei could also enhance the secondary rule ¡°Small¡± of space. When Chen Fei breaks through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, he could save a considerable amount of time when aiming to master a second secondary rule. From the peak of the Rule Integration Realm to the Open Heaven Realm, the conventional method involves mastering four secondary rules. The time required for this far exceeds that from the early stage to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. This process severely tests the insight and innate talent of the cultivator, and therefore, even though there are quite a few at the peak of Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain, not a single legitimate Open Heaven Realm exists. Aside from the practitioners in the Black Stone Domain not understanding the breakthrough method to the Open Heaven Realm, a more significant reason lies in their limited talents. Even among those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, sometimes there is a vast difference in strength. For example, those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm from the Wu Meng Clan can generally overpower those at the same stage within the Black Stone Domain. This is not only due to the difference in the number of secondary rules mastered, but also because the profoundness of the martial arts being practiced varies. With the breakthrough of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique to Great Completion, the progress of ¡°Celestial Suppression¡± is also quite apparent. The fragments of the rule of power within Chen Fei¡¯s physique upgraded from forty-three to forty-eight. Each increase in a fragment of the rule of power significantly boosts the strength that Chen Fei¡¯s physique possesses, with a mighty effect. Based on the estimations from the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, Chen Fei¡¯s physique is now quite close to that of a being with three secondary rules. Even if it hasn¡¯t reached that level, it¡¯s not far off. Chen Fei looked ahead, his soul continuously probing the traces left in the mid-air. The anchoring mark was useless now; all beings from the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans were beyond the range of the mark¡¯s sensing ability. Previously, Chen Fei would directly erase the mark once he locked onto it, to prevent sensing by the following Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Emperor. If Chen Fei still wants to continue slaying those from the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans, he can only do so by capturing some traces, though this is not easy and very time-consuming. Without intense fighting, just flying by leaves minuscule traces that quickly dissipate. Moreover, almost every individual in the Rule Integration Realm knows how to conceal their traces, making it even more difficult to capture these details. In Chen Fei¡¯s view, the world is entirely composed of dots and lines, with each containing abundant information. How much information one can read from it entirely depends on each cultivator¡¯s skill. The next moment, Chen Fei vanished from the spot, following a faintly visible light point. A short time later, Chen Fei appeared in mid-air, blocking the path of a late-stage Rule Integration Realm individual from the Ice Race. He could kill only one more from the Rule Integration Realm, and Chen Fei naturally chose one in the late-stage ¡ª regardless of whether it was from the Ice Race or the Evil Clans, the difference to Chen Fei was not significant. Seeing Chen Fei who suddenly appeared in front of him, the Ice Race¡¯s Zeng Gang furrowed his brows deeply; upon recognizing Chen Fei, his eyes showed an expression of disbelief. Who Chen Fei was, Zeng Gang knew, but precisely because he knew, he found it hard to accept. Chen Fei looked at Zeng Gang, extended his left hand, and the immense spatial force twisted towards Zeng Gang. Feeling the changes in the surrounding space, Zeng Gang¡¯s expression dramatically changed, his body¡¯s power surged forth, startlingly causing the Space Binding to pause momentarily. Capturing this instant, Zeng Gang sharply took advantage, escaped from the space barrier, and without hesitation, flew in another direction. Chen Fei¡¯s brow slightly knitted, surprised inside; this was the first time someone at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm had struggled out of his Space Binding. The Space Binding, naturally, was not flawless¨Cno move in this world is without its flaws. The weakest moment of Space Binding was probably right at its initiation. Space rules vibrated, forming space chains to bind the opponent. This moment almost passed in the blink of an eye, thus Chen Fei had always been precise in his capture. But Zeng Gang, sensing the fluctuation in space, used his own power to directly free himself. ¡°Such physical strength¡­¡± Chen Fei watched Zeng Gang, took a step forward, and appeared directly in front of Zeng Gang. As Zeng Gang saw Chen Fei so close, his initially anxious expression suddenly vanished, replaced by a triumphant ruthlessness. With a burst of forbidden techniques, a primordial beast-like aura surged from Zeng Gang, who took a step forward, his right fist shining brilliantly as he instantly struck towards Chen Fei. His fist had yet to truly strike, but the surrounding vital energy of heaven and earth was already tumultuously swirling, the power unleashed by this punch far exceeding that of a common late-stage Rule Integration Realm. Although he had not reached the Emperor Realm, he was very, very close. Zeng Gang¡¯s body contained a total of one hundred and five fragments of rules, even more crucial was that his physique, compared to his essence force, was a notch higher, reaching the Emperor Realm. With the essence force of over a hundred fragments of rules powering an Emperor Realm physique, no ordinary late-stage Rule Integration Realm combatant would be his match. Such tremendous strength was a secret of Zeng Gang¡¯s. Zeng Gang had kept it well guarded, not even his kinsmen in the Rule Integration Realm knew of it, anyone who did know had become a soul under his fist. Upon witnessing the body movements Chen Fei had just displayed, Zeng Gang knew he couldn¡¯t escape, yet he feigned a gesture of escape to lure Chen Fei closer to him. As long as they were close enough, Zeng Gang would have a chance to unleash his most powerful force and catch Chen Fei off guard to slay him. If nothing else, he had to severely injure Chen Fei. After that, whether to kill or escape would be determined by the situation, with the initiative back in his hands. Chen Fei watched Zeng Gang¡¯s fist¡¯s edge, his expression unchanging, his right hand meeting it head-on. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosion roared to the skies, a massive ripple spreading and transforming into a huge surge sweeping through all directions. Zeng Gang¡¯s fierce expression suddenly stiffened; he had hoped to see Chen Fei vomit blood and retreat, just like the many cultivators who had died under his fist before. Not having reached the Emperor Realm but possessing an Emperor Realm¡¯s physique, anyone in the Rule Integration Realm would understand the extreme difficulty of this. There certainly were ways, but none would be much simpler than breaking through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. That¡¯s why normal Rule Integration Realm cultivators wouldn¡¯t even consider this possibility. Like at this moment, Zeng Gang never expected that the pure power coming from Chen Fei¡¯s palm would be even more staggering than his. Chen Fei, this young prodigy of the human race, possessed a stronger physique than him. Under Zeng Gang¡¯s punch, not only was Chen Fei unshaken, but the rebounding force surged back fiercely. This power was something Zeng Gang¡¯s own physique could not withstand, and as for the late-stage Rule Integration Realm essence force defense within his body, it was pierced through as well. ¡°Pfft!¡± Zeng Gang spat out a mouthful of blood mist, his form involuntarily retreating backward, his eyes showing genuine fear. This time it was not a pretense, but genuine terror because Zeng Gang¡¯s highly-prided physique was thoroughly crushed, his so-called trump card rendered worthless before Chen Fei. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, I have a secret. I can trade this secret¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll see for myself!¡± Zeng Gang¡¯s words were cut off by Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked at Zeng Gang, his palms flipping as he formed hand seals, pressing down like the sky caving in upon Zeng Gang. To honor this Evil Clan member who possessed an Emperor Realm¡¯s physique, Chen Fei decided to use pure physical strength to kill him! ¡°No!¡± Watching Chen Fei¡¯s pressing palm imprint, Zeng Gang roared furiously, desperately squeezing every bit of his physical strength, throwing out a punch. In a daze, Zeng Gang felt his power seemingly make another breakthrough, reaching yet another level. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s palm imprint directly struck down Zeng Gang¡¯s punching edge, unstoppable as it crashed into Zeng Gang¡¯s body. Zeng Gang¡¯s body trembled slightly, his eyes unconsciously looking towards Chen Fei, filled with bewilderment and unwillingness. ¡°Bang!¡± The next moment, boundless tremendous strength burst from his body, Zeng Gang¡¯s body instantly turned into a mist of blood, his life and path extinguished. Extracting spiritual essence, plundering talent, reading fragmented souls. Chen Fei looked at Zeng Gang¡¯s fragmented soul, a slight movement in his eyebrows, he retrieved an object from Zeng Gang¡¯s mystical treasures, a piece of shattered bronze. Zeng Gang¡¯s physique, which surpassed the elemental force realm by one level, originated from this piece of bronze. Chen Fei rubbed the bronze fragment, leisurely studying it. Other Evil Clan and Ice Race cultivators of Rule Integration Realm had already become difficult to intercept unless Chen Fei chased them into the cities of either the Ice Race or Evil Clan. But that might lead to him being surrounded by Emperors of the two races and even draw out the Evil Clan ancestors. Unless Chen Fei possessed the power to annihilate so many Emperors, even the Evil Clan ancestors, the current state of his realms of cultivation would be revealed to the entire Black Stone Domain. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A short time later, the bronze fragment which Chen Fei had integrated into his body was extracted again, and within the Source Point Space, a new segment of bronze rune was added. The two segments of bronze rune did not resonate, despite coming from the same mysterious race, and their functions were not the same. It could be seen that both pieces of bronze rune were severely incomplete, far from whole. Meanwhile in Chen Fei¡¯s spatial grid, that pitch-black, abyss-like energy had increased a bit more. Miles away, Kou Fen of the Evil Clans was staring intensely at a vague figure ahead, he had finally caught up to the elusive thief! Chapter 1126 - Chapter 1126: Chapter 1082: Battle Emperor Realm Chapter 1126: Chapter 1082: Battle Emperor Realm ¡°` Chen Fei was looking down at the two bronze fragments in his hand, and with a slight effort of his right hand, he managed to make some marks on the bronze fragments. But as soon as Chen Fei relaxed his grip, the marks quickly restored themselves. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly, for the resilience of these bronze fragments was extraordinary, and this was despite the fact that the fragments were completely shattered, still maintaining such toughness. If the bronze artifact was in its complete form, Chen Fei reckoned he wouldn¡¯t even be capable of leaving a mark on it. And yet, such a supreme treasure had been forcibly shattered by other races. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, even the incomplete bronze fragments already belonged to the category of supreme treasures, with which he could cultivate at a much faster speed. Other cultivators, whether geniuses or of ordinary talent, could also use these bronze fragments to further improve themselves, even breaking through seemingly indestructible bottlenecks directly. Chen Fei had been using the runes within the first bronze fragment quite frequently recently, and with the help of these bronze runes, he got a sense of what it felt like to be a prodigy. Sometimes the gap between an ordinary being and a prodigy is truly more exaggerated than that between different species. A prodigy perceives things instantly, deducing and innovating effortlessly upon them. Whereas an ordinary being needs multiple practice sessions just to barely grasp something, and sometimes, despite repeated attempts, they still can¡¯t master it, ending up marching in place. Without his panel, Chen Fei would have been just an ordinary being, unable to even leave Pingyin County and would have perished at the hands of that eerie hand. Having absorbed the runes from the second bronze fragment into the Source Point Space, Chen Fei had also understood its function. Unlike the first bronze rune, which supplements what is deficient but does not aid what is excessive, the pillaging of the second bronze rune was much more direct. However, what it stacked up was not talent but the strength of one¡¯s physical body refinement. According to Zeng Gang¡¯s memory, when he was cultivating his physique at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, he could use the bronze rune to draw power for enhancement from the spiritual essence of the early stage Rule Integration Realm. Unlike the runes that pillaged talent, those that pillaged lesser talent than one¡¯s own were almost ineffective. Of course, this bronze rune also had a limit; if the target of the physical pillage was too weak, there would be no effect either. For instance, attempting to pillage the spiritual essence of the Sun Moon Realm while in the Rule Integration Realm would not increase physical strength at all. After Zeng Gang elevated his physique to the Emperor Realm, further enhancing his physical strength required starting at least from the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm¨Canything below that was only marginally better than nothing. So, Zeng Gang, who had lingered at the strength of a secondary rule body for a lengthy period, was actually unable to advance any further. The two bronze runes had their own strengths: enhancing talent opened up more possibilities for the future, while strengthening the body seized the present, granting greater battle strength. Chen Fei¡¯s current power that exceeded his cultivation realm was due to the formidable physique granted to him by Celestial Suppression. If Zeng Gang had possessed both bronze runes from the start, by now he would likely have been a forceful figure in the Emperor Realm. However, such scenarios are devoid of ¡°ifs,¡± as one¡¯s life experiences cannot be clearly stated. For a cultivator, to serendipitously own a bronze rune was already considered extremely fortuitous. These bronze fragments originated from some race in the ancient past, a creation that seemingly defied heaven itself. Chen Fei flipped his right hand and placed the two bronze fragments into an idle mystical treasure. There was an eerie aspect about these bronze fragments, not due to their abilities, but because of the dark, abyss-like energy they contained¨Cit likely held major issues. Chen Fei used his panel to restore runes and deliberately extracted the bronze fragments that no longer contained the dark energy, wary of any strange troubles they might bring. Chen Fei waved his hand, storing Zeng Gang¡¯s mystical treasures into his sleeve, and looked ahead towards Kou Fen, thousands of miles away. When Kou Fen detected Chen Fei¡¯s trail, Chen Fei had already been aware that Kou Fen was continuously tracking him. To some extent, Chen Fei had deliberately left some traces behind, allowing Kou Fen to catch up. Otherwise, given his current stride of more than a thousand miles at a step, and with Celestial Suppression erasing his traces, it would have been impossible for Kou Fen to track him down to this place. Kou Fen wanted to kill Chen Fei, but Chen Fei was just as eager to slay an Evil Clan¡¯s Emperor! Using the power of the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm to confront someone at the peak of Rule Integration Realm was an exceedingly crazy act. Throughout the lengthy history of the Black Stone Domain, none who undertook such actions succeeded, and the consequences were always extremely grave. The peak of the Rule Integration Realm was known as the Emperor Realm in the Black Stone Domain, not only because the peak of Rule Integration was historically the pinnacle of the Black Stone Domain but also because those at the peak possessed a nearly insurmountable advantage in battle strength when crossing ranks. For this reason, possessing the peak of Rule Integration was critical for protecting one¡¯s race, allowing it to survive barely within the Nothing Realm without fearing sudden extinction. With Chen Fei¡¯s essence force and cultivation, coupled with the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique at the Great Completion stage, he could dominate within the Rule Integration Realm. Even the typical late-stage peak of the Rule Integration Realm was absolutely no match for him. But that alone was far from enough to contend with the Emperor Realm, even if it was just one controlling a secondary rule. Chen Fei also had the Godslayer State, which, at the cost of igniting fragments of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind rules, unleashed power far exceeding his realm. More importantly, because of Chen Fei¡¯s high comprehension of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, this power was entirely under his control. Only the power truly mastered is truly one¡¯s own. ¡°` Last, and most importantly, his rule body approached the proximity of three subordinate rules, a feat not possessed by many at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei calmly stood in place, watching as Kou Fen approached rapidly with the power of the water and fire subordinate rules. With Chen Fei¡¯s current level of insight, he could discern many underlying details from various phenomena. This Evil Clans Emperor fully grasped the subordinate rule of fire and was now contemplating the subordinate rule of water. The level of comprehension of the water rule should not be considered high, at least not over half; there¡¯s still a considerable distance from mastering two subordinate rules. Kou Fen¡¯s level of cultivation was typical among the peak cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm within the Black Stone Domain. Over half of the emperors of the human race also fell under this realm of cultivation with fewer than two subordinate rules. To master a single subordinate rule was an unimaginable feat for many beings, let alone to continue mastering another subordinate rule¨Chow could it be easy! As the distance closed, the form and aura of the distant figure gradually became clear before Kou Fen, with the surprise in his eyes growing more intense. The human race, Chen Fei? Kou Fen had a profound memory of Chen Fei¨Ctheir confrontation outside Jiguang City still vivid in his mind. A streak of slaying eight same-rank early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, yet the Ice Race and Evil Clans were unable to do anything to Chen Fei. Since that duel, Chen Fei had made it onto the must-kill list of the Ice Race and Evil Clans, but regardless of who from the Rule Integration Realm they dispatched to assassinate him, all attempts ended in failure. Geniuses have their destinies; as mysterious as this is, it¡¯s not uncommon in the Black Stone Domain. The inability to kill Chen Fei did not lead the Ice Race and Evil Clans to abandon their pursuit¨Ctheir mission in ambushing the human race this time included finding Chen Fei and ensuring he remained here forever. But Kou Fen never imagined he would encounter Chen Fei in this place. The mysterious enemy he had been tracking¨CKou Fen had speculated many identities but had never targeted this human junior. In Kou Fen¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei was still just a junior, an unripe talent of the human race. A human that he could easily snuff out if encountered. Chen Fei might have immense talent and pose a huge threat to the Evil Clans, but that was all in the future; it had nothing to do with the present, or to say, Chen Fei would pose no threat for hundreds of years. The urgency to kill Chen Fei was simply to eliminate all threats prematurely. But what was happening now? All of Chen Fei¡¯s records were in Kou Fen¡¯s hands. A being who came from the lower realms to the Return to Nothing Realm, rising from the low-level Sun Moon Realm to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Realm, all within a span of a few years. If Kou Fen was not mistaken, the aura now exhibited by Chen Fei indicated the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. To reach from the peak of the Sun Moon Realm to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm in less than three years? Most importantly, if all the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators who died here were indeed killed by Chen Fei alone, then this strength was not comparable to that of an ordinary late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator. And there were definitely not fewer members of the Ice Race who perished here than those of the Evil Clans. Kou Fen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, the surprise within long dissipated, leaving only a fierce intent to kill. Kou Fen did not know how Chen Fei had cultivated, perhaps through the aid of a supreme treasure, or for some other reason. But no matter what, today, Chen Fei must die and stay here forever! As for the reason, once Chen Fei was killed, Kou Fen could slowly find out. A span of a thousand miles, under Kou Fen¡¯s full sprint, was crossed in just a moment. Arriving within a hundred miles of Chen Fei, Kou Fen¡¯s Broken Flame Saber suddenly lifted, and in the next instant, a slash streaked across the sky as if to completely sever this world into two. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids slightly lifted as he watched the saber light fall from the sky, igniting the Earth, Water, Fire, Wind fragments within him, and a vast power suddenly enveloped him. Black lightning traveled along Chen Fei¡¯s body; the entire world, as seen through his eyes, morphed into something different. Above the sky was still that saber light, but to Chen Fei, there were now many disparities. Chen Fei took a step forward, directly breaking free from Kou Fen¡¯s mental lock-on. ¡°Hum!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The sabre light grazed Chen Fei¡¯s body and descended into the mountains below. There was no explosion; the mountains silent as if dissolving, revealing a hundred-mile-long colossal canyon. Kou Fen, observing the changes in Chen Fei¡¯s aura, suddenly furrowed his brows; this aura inexplicably instilled unease in him. Chen Fei¡¯s ability to avoid his probing strike didn¡¯t surprise Kou Fen; without such strength, how could he have killed so many Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the Evil Clans? But the aura that Chen Fei currently emitted reminded Kou Fen of an ancient ancestor from his clan. Chapter 1127 - Chapter 1127: Chapter 1083: Big Man Chapter 1127: Chapter 1083: Big Man Not entirely the same, but there were too many similarities. Kou Fen naturally didn¡¯t think this was the power of the Open Heaven Realm. The gap between the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm and the Open Heaven Realm was like a heavenly chasm. But the secret technique Chen Fei executed at this moment must have greatly increased his strength, which was probably why he dared to challenge Kou Fen at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Kou Fen took several steps forward, quickly closing the distance between himself and Chen Fei. Kou Fen never thought he would lose; he was only worried Chen Fei would continue to run. Before arriving, Kou Fen had noticed that the mysterious enemy was evading him. Why hide unless one is underpowered, which was the reason for that choice. Now, realizing the mysterious enemy was Chen Fei, although it gave Kou Fen a great shock, it also intensified the murderous intent in his heart. Previously hiding, and now confident enough to confront him? Kou Fen wanted Chen Fei to understand why the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain could be called the Emperor Realm! This realm was not something any below the peak of Rule Integration Realm could provoke without facing certain death! In the blink of an eye, Kou Fen was less than a mile away from Chen Fei. For the Rule Integration Realm, this distance was almost no different from being face-to-face. Seeing that Chen Fei didn¡¯t turn to flee, a dazzling light burst from Kou Fen¡¯s eyes. At this position, no matter what tricks this human junior had up his sleeve, he couldn¡¯t escape from his grasp again. Having killed so many from the Evil Clans at the Rule Integration Realm, Kou Fen wanted this human junior to neither live nor die as he wished! Chen Fei looked up at Kou Fen, allowing him to approach. When Kou Fen raised the Broken Flame Saber again, Chen Fei¡¯s left hand rose slightly, and the Space Rules abruptly fluctuated. A tremendous strength appeared out of nowhere around Kou Fen, pressing down on his body. Space Binding! Kou Fen¡¯s body, which was about to build momentum, involuntarily paused, but the next moment, boundless flames burst forth from his body, and the surrounding space chains, after holding on for a moment, were burned to ashes. Space Binding was strong, binding those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm and could be nearly invincible. But for someone at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, Space Binding was still somewhat weak. Not that the Space Secondary Rules were weak, but the four kinds of Space Secondary Rules that Chen Fei comprehended were not strong enough. Chen Fei maintained his composure, as he had anticipated this result. Implementing Space Binding was not really to bind Kou Fen, but to see the limits of Space Binding now. Chen Fei had an estimate for many moves, but the estimate and reality always differed. Only real practice could test the actual power of a move. All the surrounding flames were absorbed into Kou Fen¡¯s Broken Flame Saber, and in the next instant, the Broken Flame Saber had reached in front of Chen Fei. The intricacy of Space Binding slightly astonished Kou Fen. The flames could burn the space chains to ashes not because Kou Fen¡¯s skills surpassed Chen Fei¡¯s, but purely because of overpowering force. If Chen Fei had controlled complete Space Secondary Rules, the bout just now might have had a different outcome. In that instant, countless thoughts echoed in Kou Fen¡¯s mind: how did he achieve such inconceivable insights into martial arts in less than three years? Kou Fen had come to accept that Chen Fei, having broken through to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm and possessing strength far beyond the average at that stage, was a fact. With precious treasures, one could achieve such effects, and there are countless treasures stronger than that. Otherwise, how could the ancestor of the Evil Clans have forcibly broken through to the Open Heaven Realm back then? But what Kou Fen didn¡¯t expect was that Chen Fei had also reached such a level in his martial arts insights. It was as though Chen Fei had cultivated his current cultivation step by step on his own, but how could three years be enough! The more exceptional Chen Fei performed, the more the murderous intent surged in Kou Fen¡¯s heart. Today, it is a fight to the death! ¡°Boom!¡± The Broken Flame Saber struck the blade of the Qianyuan Sword, causing the Qianyuan Sword to tremble violently, as though it would break at any moment. Being merely a low-grade Dao Artifact, if it weren¡¯t for the support of Chen Fei¡¯s essence force, facing the slash of the top-grade Dao Artifact, Broken Flame Saber, the Qianyuan Sword might have been immediately damaged. ¡°Clang!¡± Having withstood the direct impact of the Broken Flame Saber, the Qianyuan Sword issued a high-pitched sword cry. Following the sound of the Qianyuan Sword, Chen Fei slightly raised his eyelids and looked at Kou Fen. This strike was mighty. Kou Fen hadn¡¯t held back in the slightest, employing both water and fire together, treating Chen Fei as if he were a same-rank Emperor Realm being he was trying to kill. Not because Kou Fen thought Chen Fei possessed the Emperor¡¯s Power, but because Kou Fen didn¡¯t want to give Chen Fei any chance to resist. Yet, facing this strike, Chen Fei didn¡¯t retreat a step. The power contained in the water and fire secondary rules struck Chen Fei¡¯s body violently, trying to completely dissolve him. But this force couldn¡¯t even penetrate Chen Fei¡¯s interior and was directly blocked outside his physique. Approaching the power of three secondary rules, igniting the small Open Heaven Realm power of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, along with superior insights into martial arts. With such superior attributes, Chen Fei had no reason to lose. Chen Fei knew this, but Kou Fen did not. With one slash, Chen Feian remained unharmed and even managed to catch it with ease, which involuntarily made Kou Fen¡¯s eyes widen. In the Black Stone Domain, the records of battles between late stages of the Rule Integration Realm and the peak of the Rule Integration Realm show that the strongest among those in the late stages struggled for over a dozen moves against a peak opponent before dying from exhaustion. Describing it as struggling for a dozen moves might sound relatively neutral, but in reality, the person from the late stages had burst forth using forbidden techniques, recklessly charging in. And the one at the peak merely defended casually, not even exerting much effort, before the one from the late stages met his death first. It was called a duel, but in truth, it was nothing but a high-handed play. Kou Fen was not thinking about playing around because he was worried about other complications and thought that killing Chen Fei as soon as possible was what mattered most. But the result of this slash was too much for Kou Fen to accept. Chen Fei was indeed at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and even during this move clash, Kou Fen sensed the approximate level of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. The fragments of rules definitely did not exceed ninety pieces and might even be fewer. Yet still, why could he so easily block his attack? Earlier, Kou Fen sensed that Chen Fei had strong control over the rules and essence force. Thus, Kou Fen¡¯s slash was an outright application of the secondary Space Rules of fire and water to suppress, forsaking most variations. Just as earlier, the blazing flames burned through the space chains. But now, it had failed. ¡°Emperor¡¯s Power¡­¡± Chen Fei looked at Kou Fen, and couldn¡¯t help thinking of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Wu Han; without her, Chen Fei would not have obtained the Nine Heavens Star Kill or ignited the minor Open Heaven Realm status of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. Without this explosive state of elemental energy, even if Chen Fei¡¯s physique were stronger than Kou Fen¡¯s, Kou Fen could still suppress Chen Fei in many aspects. But now, with the flaw in elemental energy remedied, the Emperor¡¯s Power before Chen Fei seemed just like this. ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei flipped the Qianyuan Sword in his hand, and a tremendous force followed the edge of the blade, colliding with the Broken Flame Saber. Kou Fen felt a tremendous force surge toward him, his pupils slightly shrinking while the secondary rules of fire and water within his soul suddenly interwove, bursting forth with a power far greater than before from within his body. Boundless Slash! A secret technique recorded in the Evil Clans¡¯ Celestial Suppression Four Profound River Basin Technique, where two types of rules collide, sparking the underlying power of the rules. Normally, two complete types of secondary rules are needed to clash for maximum power; a deficiency in one rule requires the use of one¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul to compensate, thus it greatly weakens the practitioner after execution. It was slightly better than the Jade and Stone Burning forbidden technique. Kou Fen hadn¡¯t used this secret technique for many years, but today he was forced to deploy it against someone in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Kou Fen actively pulled back the Broken Flame Saber that was repelled, then with an even more ferocious and tyrannical attitude, he chopped towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei saw the surge in Kou Fen¡¯s aura, but there was no change in his Qianyuan Sword, which he swung directly towards Kou Fen. Boundless Slash, Chen Fei knew, as from the several Evil Clan members in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm that Chen Fei had slain through God Devouring, he had obtained the incomplete Four Profound River Basin Technique. However, all of these Evil Clan members in the late stages only managed to pass on the cultivation methods for the first three secondary rules; they had none of the fourth secondary rule. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qianyuan Sword clashed violently with the Broken Flame Saber, and Chen Fei did not take a single step back. Instead, it was Kou Fen who had activated the Boundless Slash secret technique, who involuntarily retreated repeatedly. Just earlier in their first move clash, Celestial Suppression had directly refined part of the force from Kou Fen¡¯s move, converting it for Chen Fei¡¯s use. In such a situation, Kou Fen even after deploying Boundless Slash, was completely no match for Chen Fei. Kou Fen¡¯s expression changed drastically, as the overwhelming force pierced through his defenses, rampaging wildly within his body. Kou Fen stared deathly at Chen Fei and suddenly, he realized that the tide of battle was sliding toward a position he hadn¡¯t anticipated at all. It was clear that he was the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, he was the Emperor Realm powerful being, and Chen Fei was just someone from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. How could things have turned out this way? Only the second move, yet he, Kou Fen, was the one injured and was being suppressed by someone from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, even possibly facing a life-threatening situation? Thinking of a threat to his life, Kou Fen¡¯s pupils shrank violently. It now appeared that this human, Chen Fei, hadn¡¯t been caught up to by him earlier, but was actually waiting here for him to appear. Then why did he keep avoiding him earlier? To kill more members of the Evil Clan from the Rule Integration Realm? Countless thoughts flashed through Kou Fen¡¯s mind. But when the truth lay before his eyes, no matter how hard it was to accept, he had to acknowledge it. Kou Fen had lived for thousands of years, and he naturally understood this principle. A real man can bend and stretch! Thinking this, Kou Fen leveraged the force from his retreat to suddenly turn around, unhesitatingly fleeing towards the distance. Just injured, Kou Fen ended up abandoning his dignity as an Emperor, fleeing from someone merely at the Rule Integration Realm! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei was startled, having not expected Kou Fen to flee so decisively. But just as Kou Fen had planned earlier, getting close to Chen Fei, leaving Chen Fei no way to escape. Now that they were so close, Chen Fei didn¡¯t even need to use the Cangqiong Domain; Kou Fen couldn¡¯t think of escaping this battle circle. Chen Fei¡¯s mental defense flickered slightly, and the boundless power of space descended upon Kou Fen. Although the fiery chains burned through space, Kou Fen¡¯s steps involuntarily halted. Chapter 1128 - Chapter 1128: Chapter 1084: Second Realm, Minor Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1128: Chapter 1084: Second Realm, Minor Open Heaven Realm Kou Fen¡¯s expression was extremely grim. Although this space-binding move could not injure him, it was not at a level that Kou Fen could completely ignore. Therefore, breaking such a move would result in a clash of synergy, involuntarily stopping Kou Fen in his tracks. And while escaping, especially when the opponent had the upper hand, such a pause meant that Kou Fen was fundamentally unable to leave. Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, appearing in front of Kou Fen, with the Qianyuan Sword thrusting out from his hand. This strike seemed ordinary, and that was because Chen Fei had condensed all his power into the tip of the sword. When attacking, it wasn¡¯t that the more magnificent the momentum, the greater the power; rather, it was these seemingly ordinary attacks that could sometimes be more terrifying. Because this indicated that the opponent had complete control over all his power without revealing even a shred of it. Having cultivated for thousands of years, Kou Fen naturally understood this principle. He flipped the Broken Flame Saber in his hands, blocking it in front of him. Kou Fen immediately switched from his previous offensive to a defensive stance without hesitation. Facing a late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, Kou Fen¡¯s attitude changed extremely fast, with no concern for saving face by insisting on clashing head-on, or harboring a jade-and-stone-burning mindset against Chen Fei. The fact that he could turn and flee at once showed that Kou Fen was a ruthless character who sought results over the process. Moreover, the previous exchange made Kou Fen realize the extent of Chen Fei¡¯s attacks; continuing to clash would only worsen his injuries. Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength was so exaggerated, yet the realm he displayed was still that of the late-stage Rule Integration Realm. There were many aspects to ponder in this. Additionally, from the beginning, Kou Fen had noticed that Chen Fei was using some secret techniques, which somewhat resembled the Open Heaven Realm aura of the elders in his tribe. Therefore, under these circumstances, if he couldn¡¯t escape, then Kou Fen¡¯s best choice would be to delay until Chen Fei¡¯s secret technique expired. At that time, would the battle strength of this junior of the human race return to the normal standard of the late-stage Rule Integration Realm? Kou Fen couldn¡¯t be certain in his heart. Everything he did now was based on his analysis of the current situation. Ever since Kou Fen gained control of a complete secondary rule and broke through to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, it had been many years since he had to consider so much during a battle. In confrontations with others who held a single secondary rule at the peak of Rule Integration Realm, the strengths were comparable; battles were fought straightforwardly, and seldom did one encounter such a disparity in power. As for those at the peak of Rule Integration Realm who had grasped two secondary rules, Kou Fen would not provoke them, as their strength was entirely unmatched. ¡°Boom!¡± The tip of the Qianyuan Sword pierced against the back of the Broken Flame Saber, causing Kou Fen¡¯s chest to feel stifled, and his figure involuntarily continued to retreat. Despite being prepared, Chen Fei¡¯s attack still intensified Kou Fen¡¯s injuries. However, because he had taken a defensive stance, the damage he received this time was comparatively lighter. As a rule body at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, his strength, defense, and recovery had all greatly enhanced. If every blow only caused such damage, Kou Fen actually let out a sigh of relief internally. For although he would continuously be forced into a losing position, Kou Fen could hold on for a considerable length of time. If he faced other Peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators, in the end, he would still be doomed. But Chen Fei was at the late stage of Rule Integration Realm, and what Kou Fen was betting on was that Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength would definitely drop soon. Once Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength truly diminished, that would be Kou Fen¡¯s opportunity. At that moment, whether to retreat or stay and slay Chen Fei, the choice would fall into Kou Fen¡¯s hands. Kou Fen¡¯s eyes closely followed Chen Fei, capturing all the details of his moves as he executed them, his gaze suddenly fluctuated slightly. Kou Fen noticed that some of the power bursting from the edge of Chen Fei¡¯s sword was somewhat similar to the essence force he had emitted. It couldn¡¯t be said to be identical, but indeed, many of the details were alike. Kou Fen also recalled the first exchange of their battle, where he was the aggressor, and Chen Fei was on the defense. At that time, although the strength Chen Fei displayed was already very strong, it was not as exaggerated as the subsequent outbursts. Various thoughts raced through Kou Fen¡¯s mind, and an idea surfaced in his heart. This junior of the human race, in his moves, might have the characteristic of borrowing power to exert strength. Borrowing power to exert strength wasn¡¯t anything rare, but what was astonishing was for someone at the late stage of Rule Integration Realm to borrow the power of the Peak Rule Integration Realm and still maintain full control; that was utterly inconceivable. But there were too many inconceivable things about Chen Fei, so Kou Fen had now attributed all the irregularities of Chen Fei to some kind of Supreme Treasure. Thus, all the inconsistencies had a reasonable explanation. If this junior of the human race had refined his power in order to unleash such a strong attack later, would the current outcome of the battle fundamentally change if Chen Fei wasn¡¯t allowed to borrow his power? Then Kou Fen would not have to suffer an increase in injuries with every move he received. Kou Fen watched as the sword edge from Chen Fei slashed towards him once more, his Broken Flame Saber slightly flipped in his hand. It was still a defensive move, but the circulation of essence force and rules was already vastly different from before. ¡°Boom!¡± The explosive sound shot straight into the sky, and the vital energy of heaven and earth trembled violently. Kou Fen¡¯s face turned pale, a trickle of fresh blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were fixed intently on Chen Fei, not missing any detail. Only when he saw that the aura on Chen Fei¡¯s body was indeed not as vast as it had been, did a dazzling light burst forth in Kou Fen¡¯s eyes. Kou Fen knew that his speculation was correct; this junior from the human race really could borrow his power to launch a more formidable attack. This junior from the human race, Kou Fen wasn¡¯t sure where he had acquired such exquisite martial arts, but he was certain that there were no divine techniques or wonderful techniques like this within the human race. Otherwise, other human imperial sovereigns would not have failed to use them. If a cultivator at the latter stages of the Rule Integration Realm could borrow the power of the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, then if they were of the same rank, other races wouldn¡¯t even need to fight the human race, they could just admit defeat. Even though Kou Fen had now uncovered the mystery of Chen Fei¡¯s martial arts, he still coveted this technique intensely. Kou Fen did not allow Chen Fei to borrow his power, but that was because he was in a completely defensive position. If Kou Fen had any thought of attacking, to clash with Chen Fei, then at that moment, as long as Kou Fen couldn¡¯t break Chen Fei¡¯s defense, his power would be borrowed by Chen Fei. By then, Kou Fen would still be on the receiving end of the blows. Therefore, although it seemed Kou Fen had found the trick to counter this technique, it came at a price¨Che had to be fully defensive. If they were of the same rank, Kou Fen would be beaten to death without any chance of fighting back. Now, Kou Fen still held hope because this junior from the human race was only in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm; all he had to do was wait for the secret technique¡¯s duration to pass, and then the initiative would be in his hands. Thinking of all the incredible aspects that had appeared in Chen Fei, the divine techniques, and the possible supreme treasures, Kou Fen¡¯s heart inexplicably harbored some thoughts. Any cultivator, without exception, longed to cultivate to higher realms and see a different kind of scenery. Especially now, with the situation in the Black Stone Domain, so-called peaks of the Rule Integration Realm could not influence any outcome. If one could break through to the Open Heaven Realm, then the whole situation would completely change. If he, Kou Fen, could acquire the divine technique and supreme treasures from this junior of the human race, could he hope to advance even further, or even take a look at the Open Heaven Realm? Chen Fei, looking at Kou Fen before him, couldn¡¯t help a slight shift in expression when he couldn¡¯t borrow the power from Kou Fen¡¯s Broken Flame Saber. It can only be said that it¡¯s no surprise a powerhouse capable of cultivating to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm had such keen observational skills, not comparable to an ordinary cultivator. In such a short time, he had discovered Celestial Suppression could refine an opponent¡¯s foreign power and consequently retracted all his own strength. This was naturally not a weakness of Celestial Suppression, but rather Chen Fei¡¯s elemental force was insufficient. If Chen Fei had been at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm at this moment, at the same realm as Kou Fen, there would be no need to borrow strength; a single blow would suffice to slay Kou Fen on the spot. As it stood, without the capability to borrow foreign power with Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei¡¯s overall strength was only slightly better than Kou Fen¡¯s. To slay Kou Fen, relying on the current state, it would have to be a war of attrition. Basically all battles between peaks of the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain are like this. But the small Open Heaven Realm had its limits, after all. With only ten fragments of the Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, they couldn¡¯t support Chen Fei in prolonged combat. And when an imperial sovereign of the Emperor Realm was wholly focused on defense, the difficulty of dealing with him rose sharply, nearly impossible to be eliminated by someone of the same realm. Even the slightest carelessness could lead to a counter-kill. With so many peaks of the Rule Integration Realm from various races in the Black Stone Domain, very few actually died in one on one battles. Many that were slain fell victim to outnumbered fights, just like the scene that once unfolded in Sky Sea City. Or the power was vastly superior, possessing control over more than two secondary rules, to eliminate a peak of the Rule Integration Realm with only one secondary rule. ¡°Clang! Clang!¡± Yet again, two violent sounds of metal distortion resonated, Kou Fen¡¯s injuries slowly worsened, but his defensive posture was watertight, displaying the deep foundation of the Peak of Rule Integration Realm to its fullest. And his rule body, harmonized by the Rules of Water and Fire, was continuously healing Kou Fen¡¯s wounds. Nearly unscathed, Kou Fen caught Chen Fei¡¯s attack, and the light in his eyes grew increasingly intense. He thought to himself that by forcibly keeping him here, he¡¯d see who ultimately would be left behind! Chen Fei, observing Kou Fen¡¯s expression, couldn¡¯t help but laugh softly, guessing somewhat what Kou Fen was thinking. Chen Fei chose to confront Kou Fen after killing Zeng Gang, making a point of not leaving the scene, because he held absolute confidence in his heart. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The physique granted by Celestial Suppression, the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique at Great Completion, the essence force of a small Open Heaven Realm¨Cthese were the sources of Chen Fei¡¯s confidence, and yet, they were not his only strengths. Within Chen Fei¡¯s soul, beyond the ten fragments of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, another four fragments separated and ignited in an instant. An immensely violent power stack erupted on top of the small Open Heaven Realm foundation. Second Realm, small Open Heaven Realm! Chen Fei was thankful for the Celestial Suppression technique; because of it, many ideas he had could become reality. Chapter 1129 - Chapter 1129: Chapter 1085: Slaying the Emperor Realm Chapter 1129: Chapter 1085: Slaying the Emperor Realm Due to Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei had acquired an immensely powerful physique, which was an extremely important foundational condition. If one were to make a crude comparison, the physique granted by Celestial Suppression was akin to perfect machine material in Chen Fei¡¯s previous life on Blue Star. In his previous life on Blue Star, many scientific breakthroughs weren¡¯t hindered by theory, but by the limitations of hardware materials. Those materials couldn¡¯t support all the inventive and wonderful ideas, resulting in many technologies failing to progress further. Celestial Suppression gave Chen Fei a physique nearly endowed with three sets of secondary rule fragments, which allowed Chen Fei to experiment with various moves. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique at the Open Heaven Realm was about igniting four types of secondary rules¨CEarth, Water, Fire, and Wind¨Cthereby unleashing an unparalleled ferocious power. Was there a possibility that, in this state of minor Open Heaven Realm, one could continue to stack the power of a new minor Open Heaven Realm? This idea was rather unrealistic for others in the Rule Integration Realm, and even those in the Open Heaven Realm, because even if their physiques could withstand it, they didn¡¯t have so many secondary rule fragments within them. But Chen Fei did. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique had cultivated more than twenty types of secondary rule fragments, encompassing various attributes. Beyond the rule fragments of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, Chen Fei had two more sets of similar rule fragments in his remaining stock. To break through the Open Heaven Realm, one needed secondary rules with characteristics similar to Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, not necessarily limited to them. Since that was the case, the minor Open Heaven Realm naturally followed the same principle. The black lightning densely covering Chen Fei¡¯s body now became faint and almost invisible, as some of the energy was transmitted into the spatial cracks. Moreover, the oppressive force emanating from Chen Fei¡¯s body reached its peak. Within Chen Fei, the rampant power surged violently but could not break through the confinement of his physique and was ultimately completely dominated by the Great Completion stage of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique. Without the Great Completion stage of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, even if Chen Fei¡¯s physique could withstand it, he couldn¡¯t truly own that power. Kou Fen observed Chen Fei, sensing the changes in his aura, and his expression completely changed. What kind of secret techniques were these? Forbidden techniques? But Kou Fen quickly dismissed this possibility. Although the power generated by forbidden techniques was explosive, it was still within a certain range, and the aura of oblivion was very distinct. To some extent, Kou Fen even hoped that Chen Fei would use forbidden techniques because if Kou Fen could withstand the first wave of impact, Chen Fei would directly fall into a weakened state afterward. Then, Kou Fen¡¯s chance of winning would become even higher. However, Chen Fei had not used forbidden techniques but had increased his aura explosively under some secret techniques unknown to Kou Fen, giving off an overwhelmingly destructive vibe. Even with simple sensing, Kou Fen¡¯s mental defense felt like it was being scorched. Kou Fen had always felt that Chen Fei, in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, displaying such battle strength was already the limit and there couldn¡¯t be any further changes, for it was already sufficiently exaggerated and incomprehensible. Yet now, Kou Fen realized that knowledge was meant to be broken through. This human couldn¡¯t be judged by common sense. Chen Fei slightly lifted his eyelids, looking at Kou Fen. The Qianyuan Sword in his hand had already turned completely black, and with a slight flick of his wrist, the blade of Qianyuan Sword had already slashed towards Kou Fen. ¡°Ah!¡± Kou Fen watched the Qianyuan Sword, his eyes nearly splitting apart as the essence force inside him began to self-disintegrate under the influence of the power contained in the Qianyuan Sword, making him use the forbidden technique known as Jade and Stone Burning. The Broken Flame Saber turned into a pure flame, wrapped with a strip of blue pattern outside. The next moment, the Qianyuan Sword struck the Broken Flame Saber. ¡°Thud!¡± It was like a resonance in the soul; Kou Fen¡¯s body trembled slightly, and in the void, it seemed as if the sound of chains breaking could be heard. Kou Fen¡¯s face, which was initially only a bit pale, now turned pale gold as his blood and energy seemed to completely vanish within him following that strike. ¡°What kind of secret technique is this?¡± Kou Fen struggled to look up at Chen Fei. For the first time since their encounter, Kou Fen asked Chen Fei a question. Previously, no matter what happened, Kou Fen remained silent, knowing that talking during a duel was utterly meaningless. But now Kou Fen spoke proactively because if he didn¡¯t ask now, he would never have another chance. ¡°God Slaying!¡± Chen Fei uttered two words, and his Qianyuan Sword continued to rise, then slashed directly towards Kou Fen. Kou Fen, hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, seemed to understand yet not understand, and watched the Qianyuan Sword falling. Instinctively, he wanted to lift his Broken Flame Saber. But at this moment, where did Kou Fen find the energy to do so? Blocking that previous strike from Chen Fei had already exhausted all the elemental energy, spirit, and soul within Kou Fen¡¯s body. Kou Fen had not completely died yet, only because the rule body at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm was resilient enough to let him linger. ¡°Ssss!¡± The Qianyuan Sword, from top to bottom, split Kou Fen¡¯s body in two and thoroughly extinguished the life force within him. Unable to help himself, Kou Fen¡¯s body fell backward, looking up at the sky, his eyes filled with complexity. In the Black Stone Domain, the first Emperor to die at the hands of someone in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm was indeed laughable. But then again, with the battle strength Chen Fei displayed, even if Kou Fen came back ten times, the result would not be any different. The one thing Kou Fen could not understand was why someone in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm could possess such power. Why had such a prodigy arisen among the human race and not among their Evil Clans! And with the human race having such a prodigy, where did that leave the future of their Evil Clans? ¡°Boom!¡± As Kou Fen¡¯s body was halfway through collapsing, it completely burst into a ray of light. From the depths of his left hand, Chen Fei extracted spiritual essence. This was the first time Chen Fei was extracting the spiritual essence of a cultivator at the Emperor Realm. As the spiritual essence within the ray of light was taken out by Chen Fei, the secondary rule of fire within a thousand miles slightly trembled. It wasn¡¯t strong, it was just a slight fluctuation. But those who understood knew that this meant a Peak of Rule Integration Realm cultivator had fallen. The secondary rule controlled by the peak cultivator resonated with the secondary rule in the space, causing this to happen. For the entire Return to Nothing Realm, this was not worth mentioning, but for some cultivators, it was a horrifying significant event. Three thousand miles away, Ao An was racing toward this direction when he suddenly faintly felt the tremor of the secondary rule of fire ahead. Ao An¡¯s lightning-fast form suddenly halted in mid-air. The tremor of the secondary rule of fire was very subtle, yet in Ao An¡¯s perception, it was as though the sky had shattered and the earth had split. Kou Fen was dead? Within this tremble of the secondary rule of fire, Ao An felt Kou Fen¡¯s familiar essence. How could Kou Fen be dead? Who killed Kou Fen? Numerous thoughts flashed through Ao An¡¯s sea of consciousness as he looked ahead, his facial expression dramatically changed, and without hesitation, he flew in another direction. Ao An was afraid; he feared that he too would be slain. No matter how Kou Fen had died, if this mysterious enemy could slay Kou Fen, they could naturally slay him too. Since Kou Fen, who was even more powerful than him, could not withstand it, Ao An did not know what he could use to defend himself. That was precisely why Ao An did not hesitate to turn around and flee. To escape from this area, back to the territory of the Ice Race. Only by doing so could Ao An feel a semblance of safety. Three thousand miles away, Chen Fei activated two Bronze Runes simultaneously, one ray of light surged into Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and another circulated within his body. Possessing two types of Bronze Runes, the effectiveness of the spiritual essence increased significantly. A cooling sensation spread within his soul, capable of reaching the Emperor Realm, his talent was among the top in the entire Black Stone Domain, and Chen Fei distinctly felt an enhancement in his innate talent. Contrary to the sensation in his soul, the ray of light within his body made Chen Fei feel as though he had entered into flames, with a burning sensation spreading all over his body. Celestial Suppression operated automatically, absorbing the ray of light from the Bronze Runes, which contained an extremely unique energy. If it weren¡¯t for Celestial Suppression, this energy could still enhance Chen Fei¡¯s physique, but the effect would probably be ordinary. After all, Chen Fei¡¯s body had already reached the level close to three secondary rules, and even the spiritual essence of a powerhouse like Kou Fen in the Emperor Realm could hardly enhance Chen Fei¡¯s body significantly. But at this moment, as Celestial Suppression operated, this unique energy was absorbed by Celestial Suppression, not a bit was wasted, all of it used as a driving force for Celestial Suppression. Moments later, the burning sensation inside his body disappeared, and Celestial Suppression also stopped operating. Chen Fei sensed the condition of his body, his eyebrows twitched slightly, the fragment of the rule of strength had increased from forty-eight pieces to forty-nine. Well, his body had significantly strengthened, after all, each fragment of the rule of strength could noticeably enhance Chen Fei¡¯s physique. But Chen Fei, unlike Zeng Gang of the Ice Race, had Celestial Suppression and the panel; as long as he had enough epiphanies, his physique could inherently increase very quickly. Chen Fei calmly continued cultivating; in less than ten days, he could increase the fragment of the rule of power within his body by one piece. Thus, this newly obtained Bronze Fragment was useful, but its effect was not as great as the first one that plundered innate talent, in terms of helping Chen Fei. It wasn¡¯t that the new Bronze Fragment was weak, but rather that Chen Fei¡¯s situation was quite special, which led to this result. The cooling sensation in the soul also slowly faded; Chen Fei could feel that his insight had increased quite a bit. Chen Fei began to use the God Devouring technique, reading the memories within Kou Fen¡¯s deep gray fragments. Moments later, after finishing the reading, Chen Fei looked thoughtful. After storing the remaining spiritual essence of Kou Fen, Chen Fei looked ahead. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Emperor of the Evil Clans, Ao An, was still in the area, but Chen Fei had no intention of pursuing him. First, it would be difficult to catch up, as they were now too far apart. Second, Chen Fei¡¯s duo of Earth Water Fire Wind rule fragments in his soul had burned out. Without the state of minor Open Heaven Realm, Chen Fei could contend against the Emperor Realm, but that was all he could do; slaying someone as cleanly as he had Kou Fen was impossible. In the territory of the Evil Clans, Kou Fen¡¯s soul token shattered, causing internal shock within the clans. Chapter 1130 - Chapter 1130: Chapter 1086: Overwhelming Wealth Chapter 1130: Chapter 1086: Overwhelming Wealth In the Black Stone Domain, if the average cultivator at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm makes up the most important part of the combat strength of various races, then the peak of the Rule Integration Realm is like the sky for many smaller clans. Of course, it¡¯s not so exaggerated for the Evil Clans, who have Open Heaven Realm elders. The death of a cultivator at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm wouldn¡¯t cause the heavens to fall and the earth to split for the Evil Clans, but it would certainly cause significant damage. Originally, the Evil Clans had fourteen cultivators at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm with varying cultivation levels. One died in Sky Sea City, and now with Kou Fen dead, only twelve remain. Before the incident in Sky Sea City, the human race already had more cultivators in the Emperor Realm than the Evil Clans, and even those humans who commanded more than two secondary rules in the Emperor Realm began to exceed the number in the Evil Clans. After the ancestor of the Evil Clans broke through to the Open Heaven Realm, they became a dominant force in the Black Stone Domain, occupying most of the good spirit material birth points. Wherever the Sixth-Tier top-grade precious treasures emerged in the Black Stone Domain, the Evil Clans always had a hand in it. For a considerable amount of time, the word of the Evil Clans was absolute in the Black Stone Domain, and other races did not dare to provoke them, for the ancestor of the Evil Clans stood at the Open Heaven Realm, causing all to relent repeatedly. There was no choice but to relent. When an Open Heaven Realm being became angry, it could truly annihilate a race. Later, as the ancestor of the Evil Clans kept a low profile for a long time, their overbearing actions seemed to diminish somewhat. On the other hand, the human race had been rising steadily over the years, with an increasing number of cultivators in both the Sun Moon Realm and the Rule Integration Realm, and the number of Emperor Realm cultivators continued to grow as well. The human race never gave up on ascending to the Open Heaven Realm, but unfortunately, they had yet to make any headway. Racial talents and lack of breakthrough methods restricted the human race from truly reaching the Open Heaven Realm. The suppression of the human race by the Evil Clans involved not only the Qiankun Stone but also the suppression of the human race¡¯s development. In the Black Stone Domain, there could only be one voice, and that had to be the Evil Clans¡¯. No other race should even think about touching the position of dominance. This was the thought of the Evil Clans, and they had acted upon it. The situation after that involved the Evil Clans dragging the Ice Race into the quagmire of war to jointly besiege the human race. The resistance of the human race, or rather the foundation that the human race possessed, led to a stalemate in this war, followed by the arrival of the Wu Meng Clan. The Evil Clans had never expected things to develop to this extent. Despite their advantage in strength, the situation had somehow turned out like this. This time, with the onslaught of the Soul-devouring Worms against Jiguang City, the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, with their advantage, had the best opportunity to wipe out the human cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm. As a result, the Evil Clans suffered heavy losses among those sent, and now even Kou Fen has perished. The most critical point is that the Evil Clans still do not know who caused them such heavy losses. A few days later, Chen Fei arrived at Pianyi City, where most of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators from Jiguang City had already gathered. The Ice Race and the Evil Clans, both in the process and the outcome, felt bewildered about this ambush. Similarly, the Rule Integration Realm cultivators of Jiguang City, the targets of the ambush, were also in a state of bewilderment. The Rule Integration Realm cultivators of Jiguang City had learned through special channels that the losses of the Rule Integration Realm from the Ice Race and the Evil Clans were extremely severe, especially since Kou Fen, who was at the peak of its power, also fell. The human race, naturally, had its share of losses as well, but the number of cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm who perished was far fewer than in either the Ice Race or the Evil Clans. ¡°Truly, heaven helps our human race!¡± In a tavern in Pianyi City, a human cultivator from the Rule Integration Realm raised his glass in a toast, his expression carrying a trace of relief, and the other human cultivators echoed the gesture. If not for the sudden appearance of a mysterious strong being, more than half of the human cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm who made it to Pianyi City would not have survived. Most of those early-stage cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm would have remained in that area forever. ¡°It is said that the Emperor is trying to find this mysterious strong being, as they might be friendly towards our human race since they were willing to kill members of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans.¡± Yu Dingshan, seated next to Chen Fei, whispered. ¡°Any leads?¡± Chen Fei asked, taking a sip from his cup. ¡°No.¡± Yu Dingshan shook his head and smiled. ¡°If it were that easy to find them, the Emperor Realm powerhouses of the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, and probably even the ancestor of the Evil Clans, would likely already be on their way to kill them.¡± ¡°That makes sense,¡± Chen Fei acknowledged with a smile. An hour later, Chen Fei arrived at a new city located near Pianyi City. This new city was still called Jiguang City, and all the residents of the old Jiguang City had moved here. There were many residents in Jiguang City, and Pianyi City definitely did not have enough space to accommodate them all. In the end, they simply built a new city next to Pianyi City. For cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, building a city was not as easy as a wave of the hand, but it was indeed not a difficult task. The real challenge was replicating the formations and runes carved into the old Jiguang City over so many years. The new Jiguang City would need significant time to achieve the same level of defensive strength as the old formations and runes. Pianyi City, situated at the very southern edge of the Black Stone Domain, housed a city with almost no notable spirit material birth points nearby, hence conflicts here were rare. In one of the new city¡¯s courtyards, Chen Fei saw Qu Qingsheng and a few others, his face showing a hint of a smile. A moment later, Chen Fei entered a cultivation room and, after setting up several anti-spy formations, began to officially take stock of his gains. There were dozens of mid-grade and top-grade mystical treasures combined, and the value of just the treasures alone was incredibly insane, not to mention the low-grade Primordial Crystals and various spirit materials hidden within. It was not easy to sell these treasures at the moment, since the characteristics of the Ice Race and Evil Clans were somewhat obvious, but there was no problem with the spirit materials, as long as they were not sold in large quantities, they would not raise suspicion from others. There were also a large number of low-grade Primordial Crystals, which made Chen Fei¡¯s daily consumption of ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals seem trivial. For a considerable period of time, Chen Fei would not need to worry about the shortage of low-grade Primordial Crystals. If it were not for the fact that increasing the number of shattered low-grade Primordial Crystals would not significantly enhance his epiphany, Chen Fei would have started to increase his daily consumption of them. Half an hour later, Chen Fei had sorted out the items from the dozens of mid-grade and top-grade mystical treasures, before taking out Kou Fen¡¯s Broken Flame Saber. Top-grade Dao Artifacts were exceedingly rare in the Black Stone Domain, and many smaller races would pass them down from generation to generation. Because forging a top-grade Dao Artifact required Sixth-Tier best spiritual materials, and such materials were very rare in the Black Stone Domain. Even if they were available, they were occupied by larger races, so the peak cultivators from smaller clans could only obtain them through exchange. The top-grade mystical treasures in the hands of the Evil Clans were custom-made, as they had been the dominant force in Black Stone Domain for many years, and they possessed far more resources than other races. Chen Fei looked at the Broken Flame Saber in his hand, its spirituality had long been erased by him. For artifacts of this level, it might be possible to subdue them within their own race. But to subdue them to another race was too difficult and might even expose Chen Fei, so he completely erased the spirituality of the Broken Flame Saber, just to be safe. Even though the spirituality was erased, the grade of the Broken Flame Saber only dropped slightly and remained among the top-grade mystical treasures. This alone showed how exceptional the Broken Flame Saber originally was as a weapon. Unfortunately, this top-grade Dao Artifact could only be kept in Chen Fei¡¯s inventory for a very long time. In the Black Stone Domain, it was difficult to find a buyer, and it might very well end up being forcibly absorbed by the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell for its spiritual essence, eventually turning into a piece of scrap metal. Besides the Broken Flame Saber itself, there were plenty of low-grade Primordial Crystals and spirit materials stored inside. The wealth of an Emperor Realm compared to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm was about ten times more, if not more, due to the different statuses and strengths of the two. Especially for the Emperors of the Evil Clans, their wealth was far greater than that of other races at the same rank. The wealth that Chen Fei gained from killing Kou Fen was even more than dozens of mid-stage and late-stage Rule Integration Realm combined. Of course, the difficulty of killing the two was also entirely different. Chen Fei carefully examined the collection inside the Broken Flame Saber, identifying each item and then categorizing them properly. Sorting out the spirit materials inside the Broken Flame Saber took Chen Fei half an hour to finish. Besides the overt wealth, Chen Fei had also gained some memory fragments from Kou Fen, as well as an incomplete Four Profound River Basin Technique. The memory fragments from Kou Fen contained many secrets of the Evil Clans, and because they were secrets, they were deeply remembered and could potentially be read by the God Devouring technique. So-called clan secrets are sometimes very important, and sometimes they cannot change anything. When it comes to clan wars, the real contest is one¡¯s own strength; many other methods are at most auxiliary. The secret that Chen Fei could immediately use was the contact method for the traitors within the human race. Kou Fen did not know the true identities of these traitors, but having the contact method was enough. However, since it was only a fragment of memory, Chen Fei had only obtained the contact method for one traitor. Beyond this traitor¡¯s identity, the Four Profound River Basin Technique was a significant gain. This martial art, which can be cultivated from the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm all the way up to the Open Heaven Realm, although not as powerful as the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Nine Heavens Star Kill, was still an extremely rare inheritance for those in the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain. When Chen Fei obtained this martial art, he integrated it into the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique. The essence of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique did not change much, but its Skill Level dropped slightly from Great Completion to ninety percent of the stage of Perfection. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This change in Skill Level showed that the power of the martial art had not increased by much. Chen Fei flipped over his right hand, and Kou Fen¡¯s spiritual essence appeared in his palm. Now with two Bronze Runes, one portion of spiritual essence could directly be used three times by Chen Fei, gaining thrice the benefit from a single catch. The Bronze Rune actually drew very little energy, so currently, Kou Fen¡¯s spiritual essence still held an enormous amount of power. The spiritual essence from a Peak Rule Integration Realm, if used properly, could even give someone at the late-stage peak of the Rule Integration Realm a chance to break through to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. Chapter 1131 - Chapter 1131: Chapter 1087: Heavenly Dao is Unjust Chapter 1131: Chapter 1087: Heavenly Dao is Unjust Previously, a member of the human race had relied on the spiritual essence of an Ice Race and Evil Clans member at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, which he had slain in Sky Sea City, to break through to the Emperor Realm. Such a piece of spiritual essence from the peak of the Rule Integration Realm is comparable to a supreme treasure from the Dimension Origins. Moreover, compared to the Dimension Origins, the uses of the spiritual essence from the peak of the Rule Integration Realm are even broader. If Chen Fei used this spiritual essence along with some spirit materials, or even a top-grade Dao artifact, there was a great chance that he could upgrade both the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell to the ranks of top-grade Dao artifacts. However, the cultivation level Chen Fei currently displayed was merely at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, and possessing a mid-grade Dao artifact could still be somewhat justified. But if he were to wield a top-grade Dao artifact, everyone would know there was something fishy. ¡°Continue to shatter it for cultivation?¡± Chen Fei looked at the spiritual essence in his hand, directly shattering it for cultivation, was indeed a waste to be honest. But if not used in this way, Chen Fei seemed to have no use for this spirit essence in the short term and could only store it in a Dao artifact. After contemplating for a moment, Chen Fei slightly exerted force with his right hand, and the spiritual essence in his palm shattered instantly. An overwhelming epiphany appeared instantly around him, and the martial arts within Chen Fei¡¯s body started operating, with a massive amount of insights surfacing in his sea of consciousness. The spiritual essence from the peak of the Rule Integration Realm contained a complete secondary rule, hence this shattering triggered a longer duration of Heavenly and Earthly spiritual mechanisms compared to the spiritual essence from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Several moments passed in the blink of an eye, and the spiritual mechanisms within the cultivation room returned to normal. Chen Fei¡¯s fluctuating aura gradually stabilized, and his eyes opened, a flash of black light passing through his pupils. In some respects, the effect could be said to be quite significant. The fragments of rules within Chen Fei¡¯s soul had increased from the previous eighty-three pieces to ninety pieces. Compared to the cultivation effects of the spiritual essence from the late stage of the Rule Integration Realm, the peak provided much more, with significantly stronger effects. Within Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the fragment count of the specific Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡± had also reached sixty, now forty-eight fragments away from forming a complete secondary rule. This counts as a downside, albeit not a true flaw, of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique; pursuing strong battle strength in the early phase resulted in the cultivation of many fragments of secondary rules. By the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, the gap to reach the peak with the needed rule fragments remained vast. However, looking from another angle, if Chen Fei had not cultivated various fragments of secondary rules, he would not have been able to achieve the small Open Heaven Realm state even knowing the Nine Heavens Star Kill. Without the small Open Heaven Realm state, using low-grade Primordial Crystals for cultivation, he would not have achieved the pace of consolidating a rule fragment every four days. To consolidate a rule fragment in four days, for forty-eight fragments, would actually take less than two hundred days. Furthermore, Chen Fei¡¯s current pace of cultivation should be even quicker than that. Since he¡¯s still in the early stages of a recent breakthrough to the late stage of the Rule Integration Realm, and his soul is in an active state¨Cfurther enhanced by absorbing part of Kou Fen¡¯s natural talents¨CChen Fei¡¯s current speed of cultivation is much faster than before in Jiguang City. Indeed, even from the moment he shattered Kou Fen¡¯s spiritual essence, Chen Fei could already distinctly feel his insight had greatly improved. Apart from bringing the total rule fragments in his soul to ninety, the previously declined to ninety percent Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique in the stage of Perfection was now re-cultivated to Great Completion. Due to the upgrade in the level of martial arts, when operating the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, Chen Fei could feel managing his own power becoming much smoother. In addition to these, the skill level of the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression had also improved significantly. The fragments of the Power Rule within his physique had increased from the original forty-nine to fifty-two. Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength had always been close to a rule body of three secondary rules, but it was only nearing it, and the difference was quite distinct. Just like being one step away from the peak at the pinnacle of the late-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, this one step had trapped many in the late stage, and the disparity in battle strength was vast. Now, as the Power Rule fragments inside Chen Fei¡¯s physique reached fifty-two, according to the records of the Nine Heavens Star Killing, Chen Fei¡¯s physique definitely met the caliber of a rule body with three secondary rules. Perhaps, it might even slightly exceed by a bit. This is the power of Celestial Suppression; every advancement brings about a massive leap in strength. Chen Fei was eagerly anticipating reaching the stage of Perfection in Celestial Suppression, at which time the Power Rule fragments in his physique would reach seventy-three pieces. Such a physique, compared to a peak Rule Integration Realm body governed by four secondary rules, which would be stronger or weaker? If the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression reaches Great Completion, what kind of scene would the strength of the physique be? A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he shattered ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals, closed his eyes, and began re-entering the state of cultivation. He no longer needed to interpret the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique; what Chen Fei was now cultivating were Celestial Suppression, along with the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Big¡± and ¡°Small.¡± Chen Fei could now cultivate two types of secondary rules at the same time, which meant that although his breakthrough time to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm wouldn¡¯t shorten, the rate of increase of rule fragments within his soul would double. In the future, once Chen Fei breaks through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, his time to master other secondary rules would be much shorter. In the blink of an eye, one month had quietly passed. During that time, Chen Fei had gone out once, briefly inquiring about the current situation in the Black Stone Domain before returning to continue cultivating. The Black Stone Domain, as many had speculated, had become increasingly chaotic under the disruption of the Soul-devouring Worms. After attacking the human race¡¯s Jiguang City, the Soul-devouring Worms successively stormed the cities of other races. However, in the last ten days, the Soul-devouring Worms, which had been chasing and devouring living beings everywhere, had begun to regroup, seemingly on the verge of finding what they needed. The previous month, after killing Kou Fen, Chen Fei could have chosen to kill the Scavengers and plunder the talents of the Soul-devouring Worms. But afterward, Chen Fei thought it over and abandoned the idea. Muddy waters make for good fishing. At that time, the areas dominated by the Ice Race and Evil Clans had been evacuated, and it was the same with the human side; only Chen Fei remained in that area. Under such circumstances, if the Scavengers sustained massive casualties and the Soul-devouring Worm larvae also dissipated, the likelihood of Chen Fei being located by the Soul-devouring Worm army would skyrocket. If it attracted powerful soul-devouring worms, not even need worms of the Open Heaven Realm, but those with control over two secondary rules, Chen Fei would be unable to cope. For the sake of plundering more talents and putting himself in such danger, Chen Fei felt it was not worth it. Too much is as bad as not enough; overly greed often leads to trouble. Thousands of miles away from the new Jiguang City, Chen Fei stood on a boulder. In one month, the fragments of rules within Chen Fei¡¯s soul had exploded from ninety to a position of one hundred and ten. This speed had reached a baffling level, and moreover, the total number of rule fragments exceeded one hundred and eight. Among them, the Space Secondary Rules ¡°big¡± and ¡°small,¡± each had grown by ten fragments, thus achieving such an exaggerated level of progress. For the Space Secondary Rule ¡°big,¡± just thirty-eight more fragments needed to be condensed to refine a complete secondary rule, which could be completed in less than four months based on the current timeline. As Chen Fei¡¯s talents grew, the time it took to condense a fragment of rule had indeed shortened, from four days to three days. The Power Rule Fragments within his physique had grown from fifty-two to fifty-six, displaying a noticeable improvement. Today, Chen Fei ended his seclusion and specifically came here, with a straightforward purpose¨Cto eliminate the traitors within Jiguang City. Informing others like Weng Zongfang of this traitor¡¯s existence was of little significance, as Chen Fei had no evidence or a clear explanation of the source of this information. Thus, Chen Fei simply decided to take action himself. Just recently, using a method recorded in Kou Fen¡¯s memory fragments to contact human race traitors, Chen Fei left a signal on this mountaintop. These contact marks, corresponding to each traitor, had varied methods of contact. Now Chen Fei wanted to see who would cross thousands of miles to specifically come here. An hour passed, and Chen Fei, who had been lightly closing his eyes, suddenly opened them. In his perception, over a thousand miles to the south, a figure was cautiously approaching this way. Thanks to the continuous improvement in the Space Secondary Rules ¡°big¡± and ¡°small,¡± Chen Fei¡¯s mental defense range was becoming farther and farther.Update by n0vgo.c0 The approaching person wore a mask that concealed their aura, appearing extremely cautious. The relationship between human race traitors and the Evil Clans was one of mutual use, and natural trust was out of the question; therefore, each human race traitor remained sufficiently guarded when contacting the Evil Clans. Chen Fei turned his head towards the south, took a step forward, and disappeared from the spot. Yan Yishun was carefully observing his surroundings when he suddenly felt intense space fluctuations ahead, his heart couldn¡¯t help but shock, and just as he was about to turn around and flee, an infinite force of space bore down on his body. Yan Yishun¡¯s body immediately stiffened in mid-air. Normally, pretending to be a traitor and then gaining the trust of the Evil Clans is unlikely to happen. It¡¯s not that everyone hadn¡¯t thought of this, but as a traitor, if you don¡¯t provide sufficient information in exchange, you simply won¡¯t be trusted by the Evil Clans. The Evil Clans need to use human race traitors most of the time by directly assigning tasks; you complete them, and the trust gradually increases. However, Chen Fei, to avoid misjudging his own people, still came up behind Yan Yishun and clasped his spiritual crown with one palm. Using God Devouring, he started reading Yan Yishun¡¯s soul. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Great Completion Realm¡¯s Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique could now directly read souls, of course, limited still to Memory Fragments. The effects had not improved; there was just one more way to use it. After a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze became stern¨Cit was a true traitor! Because of him, five humans from the Rule Integration Realm had died, directly or indirectly. ¡°The Heavenly Dao is unjust! The Heavenly Dao is unjust!¡± Just as Chen Fei was about to shatter Yan Yishun¡¯s spiritual crown, a wave swept across the entire Black Stone Domain, and a tremendous voice resonated through the souls of all living beings. Chapter 1132 - Chapter 1132: Chapter 1088: Sealing Heaven Finger Chapter 1132: Chapter 1088: Sealing Heaven Finger Chen Fei was shocked as he perceived the godly soul¡¯s scream, his mastery of space secondary rules allowing him to estimate that the range of this scream was extraordinarily vast. A message from the Peak of Rule Integration Realm could travel over a thousand miles, and with some special methods, the distance could be even greater. However, in comparison to the current scream, there was almost no comparability. Chen Fei watched the ripples that swept across the Celestial Wood, and suddenly his expression changed dramatically as a powerful suction force appeared out of nowhere. Instinctively, all of Chen Fei¡¯s power burst forth, and in that instant, he forcibly resisted the suction. Chen Fei looked up slightly, his mental defense sensing ripples of the powerful suction force within a radius of a thousand miles, and perhaps even beyond. In other words, this force was not limited to this area, but spanned a very large range. What kind of measure was this? Chen Fei wanted to completely break free from the suction and fly towards the sky, but the next moment, a gigantic finger too large to imagine appeared above the Celestial Wood. Wherever the finger passed, it turned into pure blackness. It was total darkness, affecting not just sight but also mental perception, in that sea of black it seemed as if even the rules disappeared. ¡°Boom!¡± Like a heartbeat, Chen Fei perceived violent upheavals in the earth¡¯s crust throughout the Black Stone Domain, as a grey pillar of light shot into the sky from the distance. The size and distance of the pillar of light were unknown to Chen Fei, as his eyes could see it, yet his mental defense couldn¡¯t reach it. ¡°Buzz!¡± Countless ripples spread out in all directions from the grey pillar of light as the center, covering the entire Black Stone Domain in almost no time. It¡¯s unknown how much time passed, maybe an instant, maybe several hours, as the concept of time was blurred here. The entire world turned dark and bleak, and as Chen Fei scanned his surroundings, he saw only black and white colors in the dull Celestial Wood. The suction force that had been dragging Chen Fei had long since vanished, but his mental defense was still fluctuating. What was that Sealing Heaven Finger just now, an Eighth Rank Expert, or a Ninth Rank Supreme? Could a cultivator¡¯s power truly reach such a level? And what about that grey pillar of light, the Black Stone Domain seems to have become somewhat eerie. ¡°Chen Fei!¡± Due to the abnormality in the world, the Rules trembled violently; Yan Yishun broke free from most of Chen Fei¡¯s constraints and also turned back to clearly see Chen Fei¡¯s appearance. Yan Yishun¡¯s eyes widened in shock; he had thought that the one who captured him might be a strong member of the Evil Clans or that the human imperial sovereign had discovered his betrayal of the human race. Yan Yishun never imagined that the one who left him powerless would be Chen Fei, who had only broken through to the Rule Integration Realm a few years ago. Chen Fei was known for his extraordinary talent throughout the human race, but Yan Yishun was at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. Yan Yishun knew that Chen Fei would catch up to his Cultivation Realm one day, and maybe even surpass him, but that was supposed to be in the future. How could Chen Fei possess such tremendous strength? What in the world was going on? Yan Yishun¡¯s voice pulled Chen Fei back from his shock; Chen Fei turned to look at Yan Yishun and the space constraints that had been partially broken tightened once again. Yan Yishun¡¯s complexion changed drastically, he opened his mouth, about to say something, but an immense surge of space force had already descended upon him. ¡°Bang!¡± A muffled sound, and Yan Yishun¡¯s body exploded into a cloud of blood mist. For such traitors within the human race, direct execution was the answer; no amount of cunning defense could change the actions Yan Yishun had committed. Taking Yan Yishun¡¯s spiritual essence and mystical treasures into his sleeve, Chen Fei looked up at the greyish atmosphere between heaven and earth, his left hand moved, capturing some vital energy of heaven and earth into his hand. ¡°It¡¯s thinning¡­¡± Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly; the concentration of vital energy in the surrounding heaven and earth was decreasing. Although not rapidly, the downward trend was quite clear. A short time later, Chen Fei returned to the newly established Jiguang City, where some residents were in a state of panic; the Sealing Heaven Finger and the grey pillar of light were not only seen by Chen Fei but by all the residents of the city. And the drastic changes in the world were perceived by everyone. In the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s territory. ¡°I never expected that there would truly be remnants of the ancient Devouring Yuan Clan¡¯s work buried here,¡± Wu Shihui said with a shocked expression, looking towards where the grey pillar of light had been. As an Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage expert, there were few things that could surprise Wu Shihui. Even as the Xuan Clan pursued him to the Black Stone Domain, Wu Shihui¡¯s attitude had been calm throughout. It was just a matter of dealing with the situation as it arose, continuing with his intended actions. But the Sealing Heaven Finger falling from the sky and that towering pillar of light had shaken Wu Shihui¡¯s mind. Because both events were far beyond his power, perhaps unreachable in his lifetime, and yet now they had materialized before him, deeply stirring Wu Shihui¡¯s soul. ¡°The Devouring Clan? That powerful race that tried to devour everything in order to complete its own leap?¡± Upon hearing Wu Shihui¡¯s words, the other cultivators of the Wu Meng Clan in the Open Heaven Realm couldn¡¯t help but show a look of shock on their faces. The reputation of the Devouring Clan was known to every Seventh Rank Race, as they were involved in some of the most famous wars in the Return to Nothing Realm over the last hundreds of thousands of years. To call them wars, however, was almost a misnomer; they were more like one-sided slaughters. And the ones being slaughtered were the Devouring Clan. Aside from those newly advanced Seventh Rank Races, nearly all races in the Return to Nothing Realm, Seventh Rank and above, knew a law: do not try to break through to the Ninth Rank. Once you make such a move, a terrifying disaster will befall your race. And the disaster comes from those Supreme Ninth Rank Races. Within the Return to Nothing Realm, the Ninth Rank Supreme Races control everything; they decide the life and death of any race, and no race can defy them. To defy them is to invite an extremely miserable outcome. Of course, the vast majority of races don¡¯t even get the chance to encounter the supreme races, and these supreme races have no interest in giving more than a glance to ordinary races. The Devouring Clan once attempted to force their way into the Ninth Rank, but ultimately they fell short. Subsequently, the various resources within the Devouring Clan were divided up by the other Eighth Rank Races, and some Seventh Rank Races also managed to get a share of the spoils. The Open Heaven cultivators of the Wu Meng Clan did not expect that within this remote Black Stone Domain, there would be the workings of the Devouring Clan from those days. No wonder the Soul-devouring Worms came here; they were originally drawn to the traces left by the Devouring Clan. Within the Black Stone Domain, the Devouring Clan must have set something up, perhaps thinking of making a comeback, or something else. But it seems that all of it was within the sight of the Ninth Rank Supreme Races, nothing could escape their eyes. That Sealing Heaven Finger from before, the Open Heaven cultivators of the Wu Meng Clan couldn¡¯t discern the realm of the expert who took action, but obviously, it had thoroughly destroyed whatever the Devouring Clan had left behind. As for what has become of the Black Stone Domain after the Devouring Clan¡¯s handiwork was destroyed, those powerful beings clearly didn¡¯t take that into consideration. This Black Stone Domain is an impoverished and remote location in the Return to Nothing Realm, not even a proper Open Heaven Realm cultivator is here. The Wu Meng Clan wouldn¡¯t have come here if they were not trying to avoid the Xuan Clan. Therefore, no powerful race would care about what the Black Stone Domain turns into, even if all living beings here died, the powerful races wouldn¡¯t blink an eye. ¡°Elder, what should we do now?¡± the other Open Heaven cultivators of the Wu Meng Clan asked Wu Shihui. The vital energy of heaven and earth in the Black Stone Domain is obviously declining, and it should be related to the Devouring Clan. Of course, the vital energy of heaven and earth cannot decline indefinitely; after all, this is the Return to Nothing Realm, and even though it¡¯s remote, the vital energy of heaven and earth is ever-flowing. The means left by the Devouring Clan, after being washed away over time, will naturally disappear gradually. But during the time it takes for the Black Stone Domain to return to normal, no one can explain what might happen. ¡°We can¡¯t get out of the Black Stone Domain now, send the word down to contract our defenses and prepare for impact!¡± Wu Shihui looked to the distance where that Sealing Heaven Finger fell, shattering the Devouring Clan¡¯s arrangements and at the same time besieging the entire Black Stone Domain. The power of one finger, besieging the entire Black Stone Domain, was beyond belief, but the fact remained just so. With the transformation of the vital energy of heaven and earth within the Black Stone Domain, Wu Shihui saw some peculiar beings appearing. All these beings emerged from the cracks in space after the grey light pillar burst. The Devouring Clan¡¯s arrangements in the Black Stone Domain were intricate, but unfortunately, now only these eerie beings were left. ¡°If we contract our defenses, won¡¯t the Soul-devouring Worms come after us?¡± Another Open Heaven cultivator furrowed their brows. There are still Soul-devouring Worms present within the Black Stone Domain now. ¡°They probably have their own problems to worry about,¡± Wu Shihui shook his head. The Soul-devouring Worms came for the Devouring Clan¡¯s legacy, but with the light pillar crushed by that finger, what they can get is hard to say. The Soul-devouring Worms are known as one of the nine disasters of the Return to Nothing Realm, but that is as it relates to ordinary races; for the supreme races, such a disaster is nothing more than a joke. Meanwhile, the Xuan Clan had come to a similar conclusion as the Wu Meng Clan; after all, the Xuan Clan was slightly more powerful and had a deeper foundation, so they too began to contract their defenses, preparing to resist those peculiar beings. The anomaly of the Black Stone Domain did not go unnoticed by the nearby races, mainly because of the boundless Sealing Heaven Finger, which was impossible not to notice. Many Seventh Rank Races appeared outside the Black Stone Domain in succession, observing the situation inside. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After the grey light pillar was shattered by the Sealing Heaven Finger, the traces of the Devouring Clan were too obvious, and after pondering for a moment, several Seventh Rank expert from other races stepped into the Black Stone Domain. The barrier formed by the Sealing Heaven Finger trapped those inside, but did not prevent outside beings from entering. As a once powerful race that attempted to reach the Ninth Rank, the legacy of the Devouring Clan was unimaginable. Although the resources of the Devouring Clan had long been divided by other powerful races, the newly appeared relics of the Devouring Clan might still hold opportunities. For those Eighth Rank Races, these remnants of the Devouring Clan seem insignificant, but for Seventh Tier cultivators in the Open Heaven Realm, perhaps the items inside could help them make further progress. Chapter 1133 - Chapter 1133: Chapter 1089 Black Divine Chapter 1133: Chapter 1089 Black Divine At the southern end of the Black Stone Domain, within New Jiguang City, members of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm gathered together. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou stood above the great hall, listening to the discussion below, their brows tightly furrowed. The Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan, being Seventh Rank Races, knew about the Vital-Eating Clan and roughly understood what had just occurred in the Black Stone Domain. The Human Race, however, as an ordinary Sixth-Tier Race, was far removed from the matters of the Vital-Eating Clan and had no means of receiving such information. Thus, regarding the event that had just transpired, everyone within Jiguang City in the Rule Integration Realm, including the two Weng and Tang, were in a state of confusion. Chen Fei stood at the back of the crowd, his brows also tightly locked, equally unaware of what had transpired. At that moment, the feel of the entire world involuntarily made Chen Fei think of the Strange Heart Realm of the Endless Sea. That sensation of all colors being forcibly stripped away, leaving only gray, white, and oblivion. The Strange Heart Realm of the Return to Nothing Realm, which Chen Fei had sensed previously outside Jiguang City, was much stronger compared to that of the Endless Sea; however, the current feel of the entire world wasn¡¯t nearly as exaggerated. Just now, when the Black Stone Domain had undergone an abnormal change, Weng Zongfang specifically flew to the border area of the Black Stone Domain and discovered a powerful confining seal. To say nothing of breaking through it, just approaching it slightly made Weng Zongfang feel terrified. Clearly, if one were to forcefully push through, one might very well perish both in body and path. Originally hiding out in Pianyi City, they chose this place because it was the southernmost area of the Black Stone Domain¨Cif things truly became unmanageable, escaping the Black Stone Domain altogether would be an option. Although they might have to face the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s pursuit afterward, at least there would still be a glimmer of survival. As it turned out, just over a month after arriving here, the entire Black Stone Domain had undergone such a transformation. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong, there¡¯s trouble outside!¡± Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou exchanged glances and disappeared within the hall. Those inside the hall, realizing later, all flew out of the great hall, following behind Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou. Midair, all those within Jiguang City from the Rule Integration Realm watched the slowly advancing figures outside the city walls with vigilant eyes. It wasn¡¯t that the aura of these figures was particularly strong, but rather they could not sense what realm these figures, shrouded in black mist, belonged to. Given their speed of movement, they should normally be very weak. But with the celestial abnormality just now, the sudden appearance of these odd beings made it difficult not to be wary. Chen Fei stood in the back, watching those figures with a trace of doubt in his eyes. When Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou had first spotted these figures, Chen Fei had actually sensed them much earlier. However, just like the other Rule Integration Realm cultivators, with Chen Fei¡¯s senses, he could also not determine the exact realm of these beings. The reason for Chen Fei¡¯s doubt, at that moment, was because as these beings neared, Chen Fei felt a strange sense of familiarity. Suddenly, his brows slightly furrowed as he finally recalled where this familiar feeling originated. Black Divine! The Black Divine that nearly turned the Endless Sea upside down with its peculiar aura was just like this! Speaking of Black Divine, Chen Fei had always harbored a doubt in his heart. It was said that Black Divine invaded the Endless Sea for the faith of the beings in the Boundless Sea plane. Back when he was only at the Mountain Sea Realm, Chen Fei hadn¡¯t questioned it, given his limited understanding of the Power of Faith. Later, there were rumors that when Black Divine originally came to the Endless Sea, it had already been gravely injured, almost to the point of death. Nearing death, yet the Sun Moon Realm of the Endless Sea was still unable to kill Black Divine. Ultimately, with no other alternatives, the Sun Moon Realms of the Endless Sea collaborated to seal Black Divine. Now that Chen Fei had cultivated to the Rule Integration Realm, he clearly understood just how domineering a rule body of the Rule Integration Realm could be; it was not something the Sun Moon Realm could break. Especially since Black Divine was obviously beyond the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, the defense embodied by that rule body, simply standing there, would not permit a Sun Moon Realm to scratch it even slightly. Thus, to say that Black Divine was sealed by the Sun Moon Realm of the Endless Sea would be more akin to Black Divine deliberately allowing it to happen. The origins of this Black Divine appeared extremely mysterious, and Chen Fei, reflecting upon its display of power, found many parts puzzling. But afterward, when Black Divine was expelled from the Boundless Sea plane, Chen Fei naturally had no way to resolve his doubts. But now, Chen Fei sensed an aura similar to that of Black Divine from these odd beings. So, did Black Divine come from this race? Dozens of figures shrouded in black mist drew within five hundred li of Jiguang City, then all these figures stopped in their tracks, looking up towards Jiguang City and the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm half-suspended in the sky. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple emanated from the dozens of figures, reaching Jiguang City in the blink of an eye. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou¡¯s expressions slightly changed, and the next moment, a tremendous force erupted in front of Jiguang City. As cultivators at the peak of Rule Integration Realm, the power of Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou was beyond question, but this time, they faltered. The ripples disregarded the attacks of Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou, enveloping the entire Jiguang City directly. The next moment, the faces of all the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm individuals dramatically changed, as the essence force within them began to uncontrollably surge towards those black figures outside the city. It wasn¡¯t just the essence force, but also the vitality and spirit within their bodies that began to uncontrollably dissipate and were then forcibly extracted. This was the case for all the residents within Jiguang City in the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, as their powers began to dissipate and then converged together, rushing towards those black shadows outside the city. ¡°Kill!¡± Weng Zongfang and another person shouted explosively, as a mighty attack soared into the sky, targeting those black shadows. The other members of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, including Chen Fei, all launched their attacks as well. How exactly did these black shadows manage to extract their power through thin air? The human race had been in the Black Stone Domain for many years and had never encountered such a situation before. Chen Fei was full of astonishment, but unlike the other members of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, he discovered that by activating Celestial Suppression, he could forcefully lock the dissipating power within his body, preventing it from escaping. Otherwise, even using the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique at the Great Completion Realm would only slightly reduce the dissipation of power, but not completely lock it in. ¡°Boom!¡± The gathered attacks of all Rule Integration Realm individuals from Jiguang City completely plowed through the area five hundred miles away. The explosion soared to the skies, causing the vital energy of heaven and earth to tremble intensely. A short time later, the dust settled five hundred miles away, and those dozens of black shadows had vanished. Many felt a slight relief in their hearts, as the unknown was the most terrifying. They had no clear understanding of what had just happened. The sudden emergence of such eerie figures, capable of extracting the power of the entire city of Jiguang from afar, naturally left them uneasy. Fortunately, those eerie black shadows didn¡¯t seem too difficult to kill. Chen Fei stared at that location, sensing that the rules in that area were subtly fluctuating. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou, more alert than the other members of the Rule Integration Realm, were sensitive to even the slightest changes in the rules. Suddenly, the space in that area began to wrinkle, and then the dozens of black shadows that should have been slaughtered reappeared there unscathed. It¡¯s not exactly correct to say unscathed; the drifting black fog around these shadows had become somewhat thinner, but otherwise, there were no other abnormalities. ¡°Buzz!¡± Several ripples spread out again, enveloping the entire city of Jiguang, and once more, the vitality and spirit in everyone¡¯s bodies were forcibly extracted. ¡°Boom!¡± The attack was launched again from the hands of all members of the Rule Integration Realm, completely covering that area. The dozens of black shadows disappeared, but this time, no relaxed expressions appeared on anyone¡¯s faces because no one knew whether these black shadows would reappear. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou flew directly out of Jiguang City, stopping a hundred miles away from that area. Indeed, the rules in that region were still subtly trembling. Weng Zongfang¡¯s palm erupted with a dazzling light, completely obscuring that area. Weng Zongfang began to attack continuously and used the secondary rules he mastered to disturb the rule fluctuations in that area. In the Return to Nothing Realm, only rules are eternal. The so-called imperishability means either that your own attacks cannot break through the opponent¡¯s defenses, or the method of your attack is flawed, allowing the opponent to remain unharmed. Using rules to counteract rules, that was the method Weng Zongfang was trying at that moment. Chen Fei stood in midair, sensing from a distance that the rule fluctuations in that area were indeed steadily decreasing with Weng Zongfang¡¯s continuous clearing. A short time later, no more rule tremors occurred in that area. Weng Zongfang ceased his attacks, his eyes intently focused on that spot. As time slowly passed, those eerie black shadows did not reappear. Above Jiguang City, many young members of the Rule Integration Realm showed smiles on their faces, but many others frowned deeply. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou were no exception. It seemed that those black shadows had indeed been eradicated for now, but this had only occurred after Weng Zongfang¡¯s relentless attacks over a short time. This was just a few dozen black shadows. What if more appeared later? In Jiguang City, only two individuals, Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou, were at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, and if it was so difficult for Weng Zongfang to kill them, could the other members of the Rule Integration Realm do it? ¡°Who!¡± Tang Yunshou suddenly turned his head to the side and shouted sharply. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, I¡¯m just here to make friends. If you don¡¯t want to be troubled by those Black Demons, I can offer some help,¡± a figure nearly identical to the earlier ones suddenly appeared hundreds of miles away, but unlike the previously annihilated shadows, this newly appeared figure clearly possessed higher intelligence. ¡°Black Demon?¡± Tang Yunshou thought about the shadows they had annihilated and exchanged glances with Weng Zongfang beside him. A short time later. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Ally with our Ancient Hug Tribe, and we will teach you the Faith Method. Otherwise, every creature within this city won¡¯t live past a few days,¡± You Yi stated, looking at Weng Zongfang and his companion. ¡°Just an alliance?¡± Weng Zongfang asked cautiously. ¡°Only an alliance! But once you ally, half of the faith within this city belongs to our Ancient Hug Tribe!¡± You Yi declared loudly. Chen Fei stood at a distance, Faith Method? Black Divine? What about the Bronze Fragments, are they related to this place? Chapter 1134 - Chapter 1134: Chapter 1090: A Sudden Descent Chapter 1134: Chapter 1090: A Sudden Descent In The Endless Sea, there was a cultivation method known as the Faith Method, and its source was Black Divine. However, to be honest, the cultivation efficiency of the Faith Method was extremely slow; merely better than nothing, and consequently, it never became the mainstream cultivation method in The Endless Sea. At that time, cultivators in The Endless Sea mostly used the Faith Method to forge and nourish their spiritual treasures. After all, it didn¡¯t require much mental effort¨Csimply enclose a piece of land, make oneself the lord, and then obtain faith, allowing the power of the spiritual treasures to gradually increase. At this moment, Chen Fei had no way of judging the true power of this Faith Method You Yi spoke of, not having seen a real cultivation method. ¡°What impact would it have on us, the human race, if our faith is extracted?¡± Weng Zongfang did not immediately agree. Despite the imminent threat of the Black Demon outside the city, it was essential to ask clearly about the gains and losses. In the Return to Nothing Realm, or to be precise, within the Black Stone Domain, there was hardly any practice of cultivating the Faith Method. All beings in the Black Stone Domain relied on absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth and comprehending Heaven and Earth Rules to enhance themselves. But now, the Black Stone Domain had clearly become somewhat abnormal. The vital energy of heaven and earth was continually thinning. At the beginning, this trend was not apparent, but over time, the diminishment of vital energy accelerated. Now, near Jiguang City, the vital energy of heaven and earth had reduced to less than half of its original and was still declining. If the vital energy of heaven and earth became too thin, the power of cultivators would inevitably be affected. The Heaven and Earth Rules were still there, but to resonate with the Rules, one needed to leverage their own essence force, which, again, stemmed from the vital energy of heaven and earth. Once the essence force within the body was exhausted and there was no vital energy of heaven and earth to replenish it, one could only use spirit material and low-grade Primordial Crystals for replenishment. However, if the vital energy of heaven and earth continued like this, the vital energy contained within the mystical treasures and low-grade Primordial Crystals would also be drained. This is because mystical treasures are not truly self-sustaining spaces; they connect to the outside world, and when massive changes occur outside, mystical treasures cannot remain unaffected. ¡°It won¡¯t be too bad, at most causing weakness in one¡¯s mental defense compared to death, this is nothing at all, right?¡± You Yi said with a light laugh. You Yi left out a point: faith implies reverence, even to a more complete extent. Over time, one¡¯s will could be changed. But as You Yi stated, compared to death, this seemed hardly unacceptable. ¡°We need to consider this,¡± Weng Zongfang exchanged a look with Tang Yunshou and said solemnly. ¡°Suit yourself. The creatures in this area are plentiful. If you refuse, the Black Demon will naturally surge over here sooner or later. By that time, even if you wish to learn the Faith Method, it¡¯ll be too late.¡± You Yi glanced at all the members of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, then turned into a wisp of black fog and disappeared. Weng Zongfang hesitated as he looked at where You Yi vanished, not choosing to forcibly stop him. Not that Weng Zongfang couldn¡¯t do it¨Cthe aura that You Yi had presented was merely at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Even though the vital energy of heaven and earth in the Black Stone Domain was undergoing abnormal changes, those at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm were still at their peak, and their battle strength was significantly stronger than those at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. But apart from You Yi, Weng Zongfang could distinctly sense that at no great distance, there were several gazes fixed on them. The meaning of these gazes was clear¨Cthey warned the human race not to act rashly, or else they would bear the consequences. At this moment, what exactly was happening in the Black Stone Domain, and where did those Black Demons, as well as the Ancient Hug Tribe that appeared, come from? Weng Zongfang had no idea. Capturing You Yi might provide answers, but it could also plunge Jiguang City into irreversible disaster. As all the cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm returned to Jiguang City, Weng Zongfang brought out all of the collected texts related to the Faith Method from the city¡¯s archives. The Faith Method mentioned by You Yi was undoubtedly not ordinary, or else the other party would not have spoken of it so confidently. But since they had gained some information, they decided to try out the Faith Method collected by the human race. It was a desperate measure, akin to using a dead horse as a living one, but perhaps it would yield some results. The sorting of the secret manuals was quick because there were only a few martial arts related to the Faith Method, and they were all focused on the Fifth-Tier Sun Moon Realm stage. There was not a single cultivation method for the Faith Method at the Sixth-Tier Rule Integration Realm. This was only to be expected since this was not a mainstream cultivation method in the Black Stone Domain. Trying to create a new path of cultivation on one¡¯s own was extremely challenging. Moreover, the collected faith inherently contained fragments of other beings¡¯ emotions. Cultivating needed to be pure and focused. This kind of faith mixed with other beings¡¯ emotional fragments could easily lead one astray in cultivating, potentially causing one to stagnate at a certain stage and making it difficult to advance further. After passing around a few secret manuals of the Faith Method among themselves, the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm members finished reading them in no time. ¡°` After all, it was a martial arts from the Sun Moon Realm, and for someone in the Rule Integration Realm, it could be said that there was virtually no difficulty. Chen Fei compared the secret manual in his hand with the Faith Method that had been circulating in The Endless Sea and found that the latter was far inferior to what he held. These were, after all, Sun Moon Realm inheritances, whereas the techniques propagated throughout The Endless Sea were essentially used by those in the Mountain Sea Realm, and the difference in level was immediately clear. Moreover, having carefully compared them, Chen Fei realized that the Faith Methods passed down by the Black Divine contained a severe flaw. That was, if another being were also cultivating the same faith technique and understood it to a higher degree than you, they could directly absorb your Power of Faith. If that time came, even if you did not believe in them, the Power of Faith within you could be used by them, and to a certain extent, your beliefs might change, leading you to worship them instead. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly; there was no such issue before, but upon closer inspection now, he realized that the Black Divine¡¯s schemes in The Endless Sea had begun very early on. Chen Fei had always felt that the Black Divine that appeared in The Endless Sea might be related to the current changes in the Black Stone Domain. But with the information currently at hand, Chen Fei could not connect the two. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou were now closing their eyes, directly attempting to cultivate the Faith Method. The status of a human imperial sovereign naturally made all of the human race worship them, an advantage that other humans did not possess. Therefore, Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou had all the right conditions to cultivate the Faith Method. As Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou started to run the Faith Method, faint ripples appeared in the vital energy of heaven and earth ¨C these were the beliefs of the residents of Jiguang City being absorbed by the two of them. Just under an hour ago, the vital energy of heaven and earth around Jiguang City had undergone a change again. It was not just about being thin; it had become inert. It was not only difficult to absorb, but even attempting to mobilize it had become extremely difficult. That is to say, it was unknown whether the strength of the Black Demons wandering outside would increase, but it was certain that attempting to slain them would now be even more difficult than before. The key point was that the abnormality in the vital energy of heaven and earth was still continuing, and no one knew what it would eventually become. All the cultivators in the hall were silently awaiting the cultivation results of the two human imperial sovereigns. As time ticked away, after an hour, Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou both opened their eyes and stopped cultivating the Faith Method. Under the gaze of all cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm, Weng Zongfang formed a seal with one hand and struck a burst of essence force into the empty space of the great hall. Watching Weng Zongfang¡¯s Inscription, all Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators couldn¡¯t help but frown slightly. The power was lackluster; the only thing commendable was that the technique indeed activated a significant amount of the sluggish vital energy of heaven and earth, which had a much better resonance effect compared to essence force alone. But the technique itself was too weak; even with the enhancement of heaven and earth¡¯s vital energy, it was still weak. ¡°The power cultivated from the Faith Method is somewhat different from essence force, but indeed, it¡¯s more suited for the current situation in the Black Stone Domain. However, the efficiency of absorption and conversion needs to be strengthened,¡± Weng Zongfang said with a heavy voice. ¡°How effective the Power of Faith is against the Black Demons remains to be researched, but if we consider the Faith Cultivation Techniques we currently have, they are not enough!¡± added Tang Yunshou. Hearing the words of the two, the atmosphere in the grand hall became even more solemn. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou were human imperial sovereigns; the residents of Jiguang City were naturally the most effective when it came to cultivating the Faith Method, and other human cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm certainly could not compare with them. Now that Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou¡¯s cultivation effectiveness was poor, it was clear that the other human cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm would fare even worse with this Faith Method. With the talent of the cultivators present, it was not difficult to create a Faith Method with decent power. But this came with a condition ¨C that there was enough time. Creating a cultivation technique required consideration of many factors, and since everyone was generally unfamiliar with the Faith Method, it would inevitably take even more time. Yet, considering the current situation in the Black Stone Domain, there was no way Jiguang City could be afforded that much time. ¡°Imperial sovereign, what should we do now?¡± someone couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°You all wait in the city for a while; I¡¯ll go and test it out,¡± Weng Zongfang contemplated for a moment, leaving a sentence behind, his figure disappeared from the hall. They knew too little about the situation with the Black Demons. Weng Zongfang was going out to take an actual look and understand some of the surrounding situations, which might provide a basis for the next decision-making. Tang Yunshou intended to go along, but ultimately, he stayed within Jiguang City. If both were to leave at the same time, should the Black Demons attack, the other cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm would probably find it extremely difficult to defend, even those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Less than an hour later, Weng Zongfang returned to Jiguang City, also bringing back a captive Black Demon. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Weng Zongfang¡¯s complexion was somewhat pale. This excursion had not been easy for him, and the scenes he witnessed outside had also shocked him. Within three thousand miles of Jiguang City, there were traces of Black Demons, and the closer it was to the location of the previous grey pillar of light, the larger the number of Black Demons. More crucially, the Black Demons had changed; as the vital energy of heaven and earth in the Black Stone Domain continued to thin and become inert, the Black Demons¡¯ strength was getting stronger. All cultivators in the hall looking at the Black Demon realized without Weng Zongfang¡¯s need to say that the aura of the Black Demon had changed. ¡°` Chapter 1135 - Chapter 1135: Chapter 1091: Poison Tempering Chapter 1135: Chapter 1091: Poison Tempering The realm of this Black Demon was not much different from those in Jiguang City previously, but it emitted a much more ferocious aura, and its aggressiveness seemed to have increased significantly. The Black Demons outside Jiguang City before appeared somewhat sluggish, both in their movements and otherwise. If it weren¡¯t for those Black Demons forcibly extracting their essence, energy, spirit, and soul and also coming back to life, people would still have strong confidence in eliminating these Black Demons. ¡°The power of these Black Demons has a strong invasive nature. They must avoid being injured by them,¡± Weng Zongfang said seriously to everyone. To test the strength and potential weaknesses of the Black Demon, Weng Zongfang directly resisted the Black Demon¡¯s attacks with his Rule Body. The Rule Body of the Emperor Realm was not indestructible. It could be directly injured by those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and sufficiently many in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm could do the same. But such injuries were not significant for those in the Emperor Realm, unless such damage continued uninterrupted, which could then potentially severely injure someone in the Emperor Realm. Just now, Weng Zongfang withstood the Black Demon¡¯s attacks using his Rule Body, and initially, only a new wound appeared on the Rule Body. However, this wound deteriorated rapidly. Weng Zongfang used his essence force to stop it, which was effective, but the recovery was exceedingly slow. And this was only a common Black Demon in the Rule Integration Realm. If stronger Black Demons appeared, or if the number of Black Demons increased, what then? Tang Yunshou stepped forward and observed the continually roaring Black Demon closely. Because Weng Zongfang used the secondary rules he controlled to forcibly bind this Black Demon, the situation of being forcibly drained of essence, energy, spirit, and soul did not occur. ¡°Is the power of these Black Demons somewhat similar to the Strange Heart Realm?¡± Tang Yunshou suddenly said. Weng Zongfang was startled, then looked at the Black Demon again. When Tang Yunshou mentioned it, Weng Zongfang also noticed that the characteristics of the power of the Black Demon were indeed somewhat similar to those of the Strange Heart Realm. Weng Zongfang had not thought of this before because the Strange Heart Realm was quite remote for the creatures of the Black Stone Domain. The barrier between the Return to Nothing Realm and the Strange Heart Realm was extremely resilient. Even those at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm could not step into the Strange Heart Realm. At most, they could use special means to temporarily open a fissure and release a bit of power from the Strange Heart Realm. But this was almost useless for those in the Rule Integration Realm. The power of the Strange Heart Realm is highly corrosive and completely antagonistic to all living beings. Even those in the Rule Integration Realm who cultivated Yin Attribute rules could not absorb and contain the power of the Strange Heart Realm. Therefore, the matters of the Strange Heart Realm were almost never discussed by the beings within the Black Stone Domain. Weng Zongfang had once opened a fissure into the Strange Heart Realm out of curiosity. It was just a momentary event, but the impression it left on Weng Zongfang was profound. In this moment, observing the aura emanating from the Black Demon, Weng Zongfang¡¯s long-dormant memory was suddenly awakened. ¡°It is not the same, but indeed it is somewhat similar.¡± Weng Zongfang nodded his head and then, with a single hand, performed seals that struck the Black Demon. The aura of the Black Demon suddenly dimmed, but after a moment, the aura gradually returned. ¡°The Power of Faith truly has a restraining effect on this Black Demon,¡± Weng Zongfang said, looking up at everyone, ¡°It¡¯s not that the intrinsic characteristics of their powers synergize or antagonize each other, rather it seems like the collective Heart Thought within the Power of Faith is wearing down this Black Demon.¡± Being able to cultivate to the Emperor Realm and control a complete secondary rule, Weng Zongfang¡¯s grasp of details was absolutely top-notch. ¡°Collective Heart Thought? Then if we use our own mental defenses to impact it, could we produce a similar effect?¡± Tang Yunshou¡¯s eyes lit up. The cultivation of the Faith Method was too slow, and Tang Yunshou did not feel secure handing over half of the human race¡¯s faith to the Ancient Hug Tribe. If they could find another method to restrain the Black Demon, perhaps they could ensure the safety of Jiguang City. ¡°Yes, but our mental defenses would be infected, and the damage would be even more severe than that to the Rule Body.¡± Weng Zongfang shook his head. He had already tried using mental defenses and soul to impact the Black Demon on the way back. In this regard, the Black Demon¡¯s ability to infect mental defenses and soul was exactly like that of the Strange Heart Realm. However, in terms of hierarchy, the Black Demon¡¯s power was much lower than that of the Strange Heart Realm. If it were the force of the Strange Heart Realm, Weng Zongfang would not dare to expose his mental defenses and soul directly, even as a peak Rule Integration Realm practitioner, as he would be infected instantly with absolutely no chance of recovery. The Strange Heart Realm was known as a forbidden land, not undeservedly so. Chen Fei stood by, attentively watching every action of the Black Demon and listening to Weng Zongfang¡¯s explanations, gaining a clearer understanding of the Black Demon. To kill this Black Demon, essence force could definitely work, but in the current environmental conditions of heaven and earth, it was difficult to kill and the consumption was enormous. The Power of Faith, in some ways, was like a poison. Essence force was like an ordinary weapon, but after being poisoned with the Power of Faith, its lethality against the Black Demon greatly increased. The situation with the Black Demon was now clear to everyone inside the hall, but the most fundamental problem had still not been resolved. Or rather, the situation had come full circle, back to the original question: how to convert a large amount of the Power of Faith. Now, the people inside Jiguang City were limited in number. The Faith Method they held was of insufficient level, and the Power of Faith they cultivated was sparse, offering only a nominal damage to the Black Demon. Of course, one might consider including the race from Pianyi City next door, but in truth, this still wouldn¡¯t resolve the fundamental issue. Moreover, it¡¯s possible that Pianyi City has already formed an alliance with the Ancient Hug Tribe. The Faith Method is not sophisticated enough; the Power of Faith it converts isn¡¯t even sufficient for Weng Zongfang alone, let alone the many cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm present. When the Black Demon, thousands of miles away, charges at Jiguang City, initially, Jiguang City might be able to hold off the attack, but ultimately, a full evacuation of the city will likely be necessary. But if there are just as many Black Demons in other areas of the Black Stone Domain, then hiding anywhere would essentially be the same. In the end, except for a very few, everyone in Jiguang City will probably die. All the cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm inside the temple fell silent. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou exchanged glances, their hearts leaning toward forming an alliance with the Ancient Hug Tribe. What exactly has happened in the Black Stone Domain, and where did these races like the Ancient Hug Tribe come from? Too many questions. For now, they only have a rough idea of the existence of the Black Demons, but are the Black Demons really all the dangers there are? Or are the Black Demons just the basic threat? Of course, they might also try to find other entities like the Ancient Hug Tribe, but they must act quickly. Cultivating the Faith Method also takes time, and even more time is needed to convert and absorb the faith of all beings. If they delay too long, they will still be powerless against the Black Demons, only to be swallowed up by an entity like the Ancient Hug Tribe? A few moments later, the cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm left the temple one after another. Chen Fei returned to the courtyard, and when Qu Qingsheng and others saw Chen Fei return, they hurriedly came forward to greet him. ¡°What has happened?¡± they asked Chen Fei in soft voices. The anomaly in the Vital Energy of Heaven and Earth was clear to all residents of Jiguang City. Naturally, Qu Qingsheng and the others were no exception. ¡°I don¡¯t know either,¡± Chen Fei shook his head, also completely baffled at the moment. ¡°Don¡¯t leave the yard, I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Chen Fei looked into the distance, pondered for a moment, then vanished from the spot. Using the power of Space Secondary Rules, he teleported out of Jiguang City unnoticed. The feeling of being completely in the dark was too uncomfortable. Chen Fei decided to rely on his own power to uncover the situation clearly. Using Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei concealed all his traces and stopped eight hundred li north of Jiguang City. Three hundred li away, You Yi sat cross-legged atop a tree. He was waiting for Jiguang City¡¯s response, believing they would make the right choice. You Yi gave Jiguang City only one day to consider. If the city was unwilling after the allotted time, You Yi had already thought of a countermeasure. He would directly lead some Black Demons to Jiguang City, ensuring enough people died there. Afterwards, he could even forcibly devour the entire city¡¯s faith. Not even half of the faith would need to be shared. This was not only true for Jiguang City, but for all surrounding beings. This was the stance of the Ancient Hug Tribe. Either submit and form an alliance, or be destroyed and then directly assimilated. The number of beings in this region was beyond imagination and the Power of Faith that could be drawn was exceedingly vast. However, the number of Black Demons would also continue to increase; the future situation was hard to clearly define. You Yi silently transformed the Power of Faith allotted to him. Thinking about how he wouldn¡¯t have to absorb such small amounts of faith under such tense conditions in the future, You Yi¡¯s mood involuntarily improved. Three hundred li away, Chen Fei watched You Yi, then turned his head in other directions. Cultivators of You Yi¡¯s race in the Rule Integration Realm were distributed in different areas. If anyone was attacked, cultivators in other locations could immediately notice. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids tightened slightly as the fragments of the Earth, Water, Fire, Wind rules ignited within his soul, instantly altering his view of the world. Chen Fei took a step forward, the surrounding space starting to blur, stretching a thousand li in an instant. As Chen Fei perceived the changes in space, when he passed by where You Yi was, he immediately unfolded the Cangqiong Domain. You Yi, who had been meditating, suddenly sensed violent fluctuations in space and before he could react, he vanished. A thousand li away, Chen Fei appeared with the swiftness of a Startling Crane, also stepping into the Cangqiong Domain. All the actions were completed in one breath. Only with vision and fine control power akin to those in the Open Heaven Realm could one achieve all this in an instant. Within the Cangqiong Domain, You Yi was already fixed in place by Space Binding, his eyes now wide with terror as he looked around, completely unaware of what was happening. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei moved behind You Yi, pressing a palm against You Yi¡¯s spiritual crown, beginning to employ God Devouring. Chen Fei needed to understand many things, hoping to obtain the answers he sought from You Yi. If the answers were insufficient, then Chen Fei would likely have to employ God Devouring several more times. Intense pain swept over You Yi¡¯s soul, rendering him incapable of thought. And Chen Fei, from fragments of You Yi¡¯s memories, finally understood what had happened in the Black Stone Domain. Chapter 1136 - Chapter 1136: Chapter 1092 Heaven Swallowing Chapter 1136: Chapter 1092 Heaven Swallowing The Yuan Clan, at one point, was a top Eighth Rank Race in the Return to Nothing Realm. As the number of Eighth Rank Experts within the Yuan Clan grew continually, the desire to break through and become a Ninth Rank Supreme Race grew increasingly strong. On the surface, the Yuan Clan dared not cross that line, for no race that did so had ever survived. The most powerful among the Yuan Clan were at the late Eighth Stage; not even one had reached the peak of Eighth Stage, but in private, the Yuan Clan never gave up on the goal of becoming a Ninth Rank Supreme Race. Since its inception in the Return to Nothing Realm, the Yuan Clan possessed a very special racial attribute: plundering. This form of plundering was not the same as other races absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth for cultivation. The vital energy of heaven and earth had no owner and could naturally be absorbed freely by any living creature. Plundering, however, was a forceful act, whereby even those belongings that were owned could be seized. Initially, this racial attribute of the Yuan Clan was not strong, but as more and more powerful individuals emerged within the Yuan Clan, this attribute also developed and transformed increasingly stronger. By the late stage, the Yuan Clan could directly plunder the talents of other races and use them for themselves. It wasn¡¯t just talents; the insights into martial arts could also be forcibly taken. Even the essence, energy, spirit, and soul of other races¡¯ beings were no exception; they said they would plunder, and so they did. Such a characteristic allowed the Yuan Clan to grow extremely rapidly, and among those of the same rank, the Yuan Clan was also among the very top. Of course, the plundering of the Yuan Clan was not without limits. Among those of the same rank, it was very difficult to directly plunder another¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul. To plunder, they had to slay their adversaries and harvest from their spiritual essence, replenishing themselves in the process. Even so, this racial attribute of the Yuan Clan still appeared to be extremely powerful. When the Yuan Clan grew to the Eighth Stage and could advance no further, yet their hearts still desired to become a Ninth Rank Supreme Race, the Yuan Clan began casting a Supreme Treasure for their race. The Heavenly Origin Tripod! This was the Supreme Treasure that the Yuan Clan desired to create, pooling the power of the entire clan to suppress the destiny of the entire Yuan Clan. According to the Yuan Clan¡¯s plan, this Heavenly Origin Tripod would devour all things under heaven and earth and nurture the power within it so that, when needed, the clan¡¯s Eighth Rank Experts could use it to directly break through to the Ninth Rank. With a Ninth Rank Supreme Expert, the Yuan Clan would then have some power to negotiate with other Supreme Races, avoiding being easily obliterated. But unfortunately, after the Yuan Clan used the power of the entire clan to complete the forging of the Heavenly Origin Tripod, divine punishment arrived. The so-called divine punishment was the action taken by the Ninth Rank Supreme against the entire Yuan Clan. ¡°Divine punishment¡­¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze was thoughtful, because this reminded him of the Yuan Clan. Both were powerful Eighth Rank Races, both were obliterated by Ninth Rank Supreme Races; the difference seemed to be that the Yuan Clan appeared even stronger in battle strength. But in the end, the Yuan Clan also could not escape the fate of being annihilated. Those races trying to become Ninth Rank Supreme all seemed to have one thing in common, namely, their racial attributes were inherently very strong. Chen Fei naturally thought of the human race. It really was rather ordinary, or rather, it had virtually no special characteristic to speak of. That is, practicing various martial arts seemed feasible for all, unlike some races in the Black Stone Domain, which could only cultivate a specific type of martial arts. A Ninth Rank Supreme Race, definitely a far cry from the human race, especially since to date the human race hadn¡¯t even achieved a single practitioner at the Seventh Tier Open Heaven Realm. Even now, trapped within the Black Stone Domain, it remained uncertain if they could safely avoid this catastrophe. From You Yi¡¯s memory fragments, Chen Fei finally understood what that gray pillar of light and the sudden appearance of the Sealing Heaven Finger was all about. That Sealing Heaven Finger must have been the work of a powerful expert above the Eighth Rank; whether it was a Ninth Rank expert Chen Fei did not know, since this realm far exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s grasp. But the Yuan Clan had long since disintegrated; it was estimated that a Ninth Rank Supreme expert¡¯s personal involvement was not needed. The Black Stone Domain was a contingency left behind by the Yuan Clan. The Yuan Clan forged the Heavenly Origin Tripod, hoping to break through to the Ninth Rank Supreme, but the Yuan Clan also prepared for failure, thus leaving a safety net in the Black Stone Domain as a possibility for reigniting the future spark. In the middle area between the Black Stone Domain and Despair City, the Yuan Clan carved out a special space, leaving a part of the Yuan Clan within this space. Due to the influence of the energy from Despair City, this space was hard to detect. The subsequent events consisted of the Yuan Clan being obliterated, and this space below the Black Stone Domain was also permanently sealed by the Yuan Clan themselves, fearing discovery by the Ninth Rank Supreme Races. Time passed for hundreds of thousands of years, and legends about the Yuan Clan were only circulated among those races above the Seventh Tier; as for races below the Seventh Tier, they had never even heard of the Yuan Clan. As for the races within the Black Stone Domain, there were not the slightest records of the so-called Yuan Clan. In You Yi¡¯s memory fragments, however, the records concerning this matter were quite detailed. Including the Ancient Hug Tribe, they were actually all descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan. Back then, the Swallowing Origin Clan, in order not to let their descendants forget the events of the past, specifically recorded these events completely in the space beneath the Black Stone Domain. From generation to generation, they should not forget their racial origin, otherwise, the Swallowing Origin Clan might really vanish into the rivers of history. But at that time, the Swallowing Origin Clan miscalculated one thing, which was the impact of time on the space below the Black Stone Domain. To keep it more hidden and not be discovered by those ninth-tier Supreme races, this space was very close to Strange Heart Realm. The consequence of doing this was that the Swallowing Origin Space was constantly affected by the power of Strange Heart Realm every moment. If the time was not long, the problem would actually be minor, but stretching it to hundreds of thousands of years, various eerie changes occurred within the Swallowing Origin Space. Various diseases appeared within the Swallowing Origin Space, followed by mutations. With the appearance of the first Black Demon, turmoil began in the Swallowing Origin Space, and the vital energy of heaven and earth within the Swallowing Origin Space underwent irreversible inversion. It¡¯s hard to say clearly if You Yi and these creatures still count as Swallowing Origin Clan, because influenced by the power of Strange Heart Realm, at that time, none of the creatures within the Swallowing Origin Space were unscathed. To survive, to combat the Black Demon, when the vital energy of heaven and earth became difficult to absorb, various cultivation methods appeared, including the Faith Method. All cultivation methods were to make themselves stronger. The initial appearance of the Faith Method was naturally to make up for the insufficiency of vital energy of heaven and earth, and later it was found that the Power of Faith was extremely effective in annihilating the Black Demon. Over time, practicing the Faith Method in the Swallowing Origin Space became a mainstream, and relying on the Faith Method, the resistance against the Black Demon in the Swallowing Origin Space entered a prolonged stalemate. The living environment in the Swallowing Origin Space was too oppressive, all the creatures living inside it couldn¡¯t wait to escape from there. If they didn¡¯t know there was a new world outside, they might continue to bear, but knowing there was a better living environment outside, what was the meaning of continuing to hide in the Swallowing Origin Space? Remember their identity as the Swallowing Origin Clan, and then seek revenge against the ninth-tier Supreme races? Maybe in the beginning, the Swallowing Origin Clan within the space still held this belief. But as time passed, hundreds of thousands of years later, in the Swallowing Origin Space, no creature had this goal anymore; they only wanted to live better. Therefore, the creatures in the Swallowing Origin Space began to try moving the entire Swallowing Origin Space or breaking the barrier to directly escape from there. Day after day, year after year. Some lucky descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan really managed to escape from the Swallowing Origin Space by coincidence; whether they lived or died afterward, no one knew, but at least, it was a good trend. ¡°Black Divine?¡± Chen Fei suddenly thought of the Black Divine from The Endless Sea, could it be that he had just escaped from the Swallowing Origin Space, and accidentally entered the plane of The Endless Sea in the chaos of spatial currents? Could it be that to escape, the Black Divine was severely injured and on the brink of death, and ultimately chose to heal within The Endless Sea? This might be the closest reason for why the Black Divine had come to The Endless Sea; after all, from the various abilities that the Black Divine displayed, they were extremely similar to the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan. Inside the Swallowing Origin Space, the efforts of the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan seemed to have truly reached a critical value, thus Soul-devouring Worms were attracted to the Black Stone Domain. As the Soul-devouring Worms located the position of the Swallowing Origin Space and pulled it out, a gray pillar of light shot up into the sky. That gray pillar of light was the vital energy of heaven and earth from inside the Swallowing Origin Space, after so many years of aberration. Then the Sealing Heaven Finger descended from the sky, the Swallowing Origin Space was opened, and the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan along with the Black Demons, all appeared in the Black Stone Domain. The Swallowing Origin Clan in their heyday definitely left a contingency within the Swallowing Origin Space. The appearance of the Sealing Heaven Finger was to sense the aura of the Swallowing Origin Clan and to concurrently erase this leftover contingency of the Swallowing Origin Clan. As for the creatures inside the Swallowing Origin Space, which didn¡¯t count as true Swallowing Origin Clan anymore, and those Black Demons, they were not even a consideration for the master of the Sealing Heaven Finger. If in a bad mood, they were summarily erased; if in a reasonable mood, they were left unchecked. The Swallowing Origin Clan in their glory days could be suppressed at will, so how could these descendants, completely mutated due to the infiltration of Strange Heart Realm, be seen in his eyes. In the eyes of such powerful beings, all of this was merely ants. The sealing of the entire Black Stone Domain was done effortlessly to prevent energy from the Strange Heart Realm from having too much impact on the Return to Nothing Realm. All the creatures within the Black Stone Domain had truly suffered a calamity without cause. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only It had nothing to do with the creatures of the Black Stone Domain originally, but because the Swallowing Origin Space was located below the Black Stone Domain and emerged now, they were also dragged into this mire. Now inside the Black Stone Domain, the vital energy of heaven and earth would be thoroughly polluted like the initial Swallowing Origin Space, and when it would recover, nobody knew. Under such an environment, the Black Demons would exhibit extreme aggressiveness, attacking and devouring any living creature. Among the Black Demons, there were very strong beings, with battle strengths reaching the Open Heaven Realm, and many Black Demons were actually descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan who had mutated later on. Chen Fei furrowed his brows tightly and began reading the Faith Method in You Yi¡¯s memories. Chapter 1137 - Chapter 1137: Chapter 1093: Ninth Transformation Divine Statue Chapter 1137: Chapter 1093: Ninth Transformation Divine Statue ¡°Discovered martial arts technique, Myriad Spirits Paying Homage (Incomplete)!¡± A prompt appeared on the interface, but Chen Fei did not remove his hand from You Yi¡¯s spiritual crown. Instead, he continued to use God Devouring. Compared to searching for memory fragments from the spiritual essence, which often resulted in serious incompleteness, using God Devouring while the being was still alive could piece together the memory fragments as completely as possible. Of course, it merely lessened the severity of the shattered memories; a complete restoration was still impossible. Since the souls of living beings inherently have their own mental defenses, they fiercely resist external forces. God Devouring could not silently read memories; it could only extract the needed information amidst such resistance. On the interface, details about Myriad Spirits Paying Homage were continuously supplemented, but towards the end, Myriad Spirits Paying Homage remained in a damaged state. Other cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm facing such an incomplete technique definitely could not start cultivating it directly, for who knows what might happen. Even attempting modifications would be difficult. It could result either in total inability to cultivate it or possibly an altered version that had diverged significantly from the original. In the Black Stone Domain, the understanding of the Faith Method isn¡¯t sufficient; thus, any such incomplete Myriad Spirits Paying Homage technique that leaks out is most likely to remain unmodified, causing cultivation to be unfeasible. Chen Fei naturally didn¡¯t have this problem. He exerted a slight force with his right hand, instantly shattering You Yi¡¯s body. Having just read You Yi¡¯s soul, Chen Fei had understood You Yi¡¯s¨Cand indeed, the Ancient Hug Tribe¡¯s¨Cstances towards Jiguang City and the surrounding cities. Invoke the Black Demon, attack Jiguang City, and when Jiguang City is likely to crumble, arrive as a savior and then absorb the entire Jiguang City. It must be said, this method was very effective. Within the Black Stone Domain where it was impossible to leave, and with Black Demons hard to slay, this simple and brutal method was unusually effective. ¡°Merge!¡± All the Faith Methods on Chen Fei¡¯s interface, including a Faith Method of the Mountain Sea Realm initially passed down by the Black Divine, as well as several Sun Moon Realm Faith Methods collected within Jiguang City, merged together. ¡°Discovered martial arts technique, Myriad Spirits Paying Homage!¡± The incomplete Myriad Spirits Paying Homage became complete after Chen Fei merged all the known Faith Methods, not to elevate the level of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. It could not be elevated, for the Faith Methods Chen Fei knew of were, at most, of the Sun Moon Realm. The original version of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage was a Rule Integration Realm technique, a vast difference from the former. The sole purpose of Chen Fei¡¯s technique fusion was to allow the cultivators within Jiguang City at the Rule Integration Realm to cultivate it, nothing more. Now that Myriad Spirits Paying Homage was complete, its power might not match that of the original version, and the reason was simple: Chen Fei had eliminated a significant drawback previously inherent in this Faith Method, similar to the one deliberately spread in The Endless Sea by the Black Divine. That is, cultivators who practiced Myriad Spirits Paying Homage and had less insight into the technique than others could have their Power of Faith stripped away. This was a rule deliberately set during the creation of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage; from this, one could see the survival environment within the original Swallowing Origin Space. It was necessary to forcibly control the descendants of the Swallowing Origin family this way. Not only was this technique used by the Ancient Hug Tribe thus, but also within the Swallowing Origin Space, all the powers deployed their Faith Methods similarly, to control the beings beneath them. Stripping the Power of Faith from fellow cultivators practicing the same Faith Method was a key tenet of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, and Chen Fei¡¯s elimination of it unavoidably decreased the power of the technique. The Ancient Hug Tribe told Jiguang City they wanted an alliance and asked for half of the faith, offering the Faith Method in return. In this regard, the Ancient Hug Tribe indeed hadn¡¯t lied, and what they offered was their primary martial arts technique, Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. This way, when necessary, they could easily take away the other half of the faith from Jiguang City. It can be said that the Ancient Hug Tribe had considered all scenarios; no matter how Jiguang City responded, they had corresponding methods to handle it. If Jiguang City dared to resist forcefully, their power was in no way inferior; then, the Ancient Hug Tribe would not confront Jiguang City head-on but rather directly manipulate the Black Demon to attack Jiguang City. The only thing the Ancient Hug Tribe hadn¡¯t anticipated was that inside Jiguang City, there was Chen Fei, who, while seemingly at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm, actually possessed the strength of the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Moreover, with You Yi gone, the Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the Ancient Hug Tribe nearby were still completely unaware of who had struck. Bafflingly, even if a cultivator at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm had acted, they should have been able to detect sufficient traces. Chen Fei collected the spiritual essence and looked at the mystical treasure You Yi had used. Unlike the treasures within the Black Stone Domain, this mystical treasure lacked many abilities and had instead been heavily fortified in durability. Chen Fei thought about the corrosive nature of the Black Demon; presumably, this durability was specifically to counteract the Black Demon. Concerning the Black Demon¡¯s Despair City-like corrosive energy and its arbitrary elemental energy, spirit, and soul devouring attack methods, Chen Fei was not overly worried. Indestructible Vision allowed Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul to transform at will, and more crucially, Celestial Suppression could protect him. Unless he encountered a large number of Black Demons, it was impossible for them to plunder the essence, energy, spirit, and soul from within Chen Fei¡¯s body. As for the characteristic of the Black Demon that allowed them to resurrect, Chen Fei felt that the Power of Destruction, ignited by Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, might also have a miraculous effect on the Black Demons. Of course, now with the more convenient Power of Faith, before the Black Stone Domain returned to normal, he naturally used the Power of Faith to deal with these Black Demons first. Speaking of the corrosive power of the Black Demon, Chen Fei could not help but recall the projection of the Xuanyuan Sword he had condensed in his mental defense back when he was in the Endless Sea. Because of the ritual performed by the One-armed Hades, Chen Fei had a sudden epiphany and attempted to condense the Xuanyuan Sword from his previous life. One-Armed Hades, Chen Fei indeed discovered in the human race¡¯s scriptures that there was such a demonic god existing in the Return to Nothing Realm. But if one truly traced back the time, it was at least hundreds of thousands of years ago, if not even more distant. Anyhow, inside the Return to Nothing Realm now, there was no demonic god known as One-Armed Hades; the phantom of One-Armed Hades condensed by that sect in the Endless Sea was just a residual mark in the void. Chen Fei specifically looked for records of the One-Armed Hades because after arriving in the Return to Nothing Realm, the projection of the Xuanyuan Sword in Chen Fei¡¯s mental defense directly collapsed. Chen Fei tried to reconvene it, only to find that no matter what, he could not condense it again. Later, when he was at the mid-level of the Sun Moon Realm, Chen Fei returned to the Endless Sea to look for the continuations of the Suppressing Dragon Elephant martial arts and tried again to condense the phantom of the Xuanyuan Sword. That moment, the projection of the Xuanyuan Sword almost appeared but ultimately failed to condense. This made Chen Fei at that time, think a lot. Why, when he was in the lower realm like the Endless Sea, could he successfully condense the projection of the Xuanyuan Sword? Yet when it reached the Return to Nothing Realm, the place reputed to be the center of myriad realms, the projection of the Xuanyuan Sword directly collapsed, and even after Chen Fei returned to the Endless Sea, he still couldn¡¯t condense the Xuanyuan Sword¡¯s projection. What exactly was his previous life¡¯s Blue Star? The legendary Xuanyuan Sword could condense a projection, but once reaching the Return to Nothing Realm, it disappeared without a trace, as if it had never appeared. The human race of the Return to Nothing Realm, whether in appearance or divine soul attribute, was no different from Chen Fei. Initially, in the Endless Sea, Chen Fei thought that Blue Star might be one of the many lower realms, because the realm weakened, so its vital energy completely dispersed. At that time, Chen Fei always held this view, until the Xuanyuan Sword could not be condensed¨CChen Fei suspected that perhaps, the situation was far more complex? Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, and he took a step forward, leaving the Cangqiong Domain. Moments later, Chen Fei returned to the courtyard in Jiguang City. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Myriad Spirits Paying Homage simplification process¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Myriad Spirits Paying Homage- Divine Soul Scroll!¡± The orthodox method of cultivating the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage includes condensing a divine statue in the soul, the more detailed the engraving on the statue, the better the effect of absorbing the Power of Faith. For someone at the Rule Integration Realm, completing this step isn¡¯t much of a challenge. Therefore, Myriad Spirits Paying Homage is very easy to pick up and can rapidly possess and use the Power of Faith. However, if one wishes to rapidly improve the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, it is essential to fill the divine statue with the Power of Faith. The more the divine statue is filled with the Power of Faith, the greater the power of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. Filling the divine statue with the Power of Faith once counts as after just one move, and the divine statue will transform once, compressing the Power of Faith to one-tenth of its original amount. Then, by reaccumulating the Power of Faith and filling the divine statue again, it will transform once more. Repeating this process up to nine times is called the Ninth Transformation, and Myriad Spirits Paying Homage will be cultivated to the highest level. Chen Fei planned to offer the residents of Jiguang City a version of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage without shortcuts, while the version he was cultivating himself had a shortcut. Without enough Power of Faith, it is absolutely impossible to cultivate the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage to the highest level, regardless of insight or talent; it is purely a matter of whether there is enough Power of Faith. The residents of Jiguang City innately worship the Emperor. Chen Fei is quite well-known and can draw some Power of Faith, but definitely not much. In such a case, vying for the Faith Source within the city would be both troublesome and yield little gain. Since that was the case, it was better to directly seize the Faith of the Ancient Hug Tribe. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, Chen Fei had a simplified method of cultivation, which could bypass the filling of Power of Faith and directly challenge the Skill Level. Chen Fei checked the Skill Level needed for Myriad Spirits Paying Homage; compared to the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, the Skill Level required for Myriad Spirits Paying Homage was significantly less. Chen Fei sat cross-legged with closed eyes, using his soul power to directly draw the basic totem inside Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, a totem that must cover every corner of the divine statue during its condensation. The soul quickly drew the totem, and the Skill Level related to Myriad Spirits Paying Homage began to climb. Chen Fei shattered You Yi¡¯s spiritual essence, epiphanies spread all around, and a massive understanding emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. Chapter 1138 - Chapter 1138: Chapter 1094: Faith Becomes God Chapter 1138: Chapter 1094: Faith Becomes God Every time he was cultivating, Chen Fei would definitely not overlook the Celestial Suppression technique, as well as the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Big,¡± and the newly added Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. He was absorbing three different types of epiphanies in his sea of consciousness. A few moments later, the surrounding epiphany reverted to normal, and Chen Fei opened his eyes. A serving of late-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence had considerably enhanced both the Space Secondary Rules and the Celestial Suppression. However, the most noticeable increase was in the skill level of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. The Faith Method of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage emphasizes starting easy and becoming more difficult later. The overall skill level of the entire martial art wasn¡¯t high, and just now, with the absorption of one spiritual essence, Myriad Spirits Paying Homage directly reached more than halfway to entry level. At this moment, the Divine Statue inside Chen Fei¡¯s soul emitted two halos, one extremely solid and the other somewhat illusory. This signified that Chen Fei had cultivated Myriad Spirits Paying Homage to the first tier, and was now progressing toward the second tier. Chen Fei did not continue to cultivate; instead, he got up and left the cultivation room to head to the city lord¡¯s mansion in Jiguang City. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou were deeply engrossed in an intense discussion. Perceiving Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, they paused their conversation. ¡°Greetings to the two Emperors!¡± Chen Fei said with a salute. ¡°What brings you here?¡± Weng Zongfang asked, his expression easing slightly as he looked at Chen Fei. ¡°Junior has just returned from compiling the gains from the martial arts and found that during my time in the Boundless Sea plane of the lower realm, I had obtained a Faith Method.¡± As he spoke, Chen Fei presented a jade scroll engraved with the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage technique. Chen Fei¡¯s intention was to attribute the origin of the martial arts to the Black Divine, as the Black Divine indeed came from the Swallowing Origin Space and had once spread Faith Methods in the Boundless Sea. There would certainly be parts of his explanation that wouldn¡¯t make sense, but the people from the Boundless Sea were no longer in Jiguang City; instead, they resided in other human cities. Considering the current situation in the Black Stone Domain, with all the teleportation formations between the human cities experiencing problems, they were unable to communicate, even with the Qiankun Cauldron. Therefore, even if Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou wished to verify the story, they would find no one to confirm it now. ¡°A Faith Method?¡± Tang Yunshou looked at the approaching jade scroll, casually caught it, and sent a part of his mental defense into the scroll. ¡°You are thoughtful.¡± Weng Zongfang looked at Chen Fei and sighed softly. He wasn¡¯t holding much hope for the jade scroll that Chen Fei provided. As a talented individual like Chen Fei, their growth experiences were almost completely known to all the Emperors of the human race. The Boundless Sea was a declining plane where any Faith Method, even if there were any, was estimated to be at most at the Sun Moon Realm level. Compared to the Faith Methods stored in Jiguang City before, there wasn¡¯t much difference. Under the current circumstances, it wouldn¡¯t be of much help. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou were just vehemently discussing how Jiguang City should proceed. Would they agree to the demands of the Ancient Hug Tribe or attempt to withstand the Black Demons themselves? Because of this issue, the two had diverging views. Just now, neither could convince the other, as both of their methods had unavoidable drawbacks. One decision could directly determine the life and death of countless individuals. Chen Fei just smiled slightly without saying a word. Weng Zongfang turned to glance at Tang Yunshou and saw that Tang Yunshou was seriously reading the content of the jade scroll, his brow slightly furrowed. Weng Zongfang thought Tang Yunshou would just cast a few glances and then hand the scroll over to him since the Faith Methods at the Sun Moon Realm level were much the same without much to contemplate. But seeing Tang Yunshou¡¯s expression at this moment, the content in the jade scroll had completely captivated him. ¡°Did you obtain this method in the Boundless Sea plane?¡± After a moment, Tang Yunshou raised his head, looking at Chen Fei with surprise and undisguised joy in his eyes. ¡°Is there a problem with this method?¡± Weng Zongfang asked with some confusion as he took the jade scroll from Tang Yunshou and sent his mental defense into it. And just looking once was all it took to completely capture Weng Zongfang¡¯s attention. As someone at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, Weng Zongfang¡¯s perspective was naturally top-notch. Thus, just a few introductory phrases of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage was enough for Weng Zongfang to see the extraordinariness of this Faith Method. At the same time, Weng Zongfang understood why Tang Yunshou looked so engrossed previously and why he would ask Chen Fei that particular question. ¡°An outsider at the peak of Rule Integration Realm once invaded the Boundless Sea, and I acquired this method from him,¡± said Chen Fei, succinctly recounting the matter of the Black Divine and its connection to the Boundless Sea. After hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Tang Yunshou¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of realization. The incident with the Black Divine in the Boundless Sea was indeed recorded as part of Chen Fei¡¯s achievements. Moreover, the Boundless Sea was able to repel the Black Divine, largely due to Chen Fei¡¯s significant contribution. Yet such a sophisticated Faith Method being transmitted to the Boundless Sea made one wonder why the Black Divine would do so. This was puzzling. However, to hear that the Black Divine, a being at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, had willingly dispersed its origin to enter the Boundless Sea, this fact was already exceedingly strange. ¡°` Compared to this, it seems releasing another Faith Method like this isn¡¯t something unacceptable. ¡°Good, with this method, we can ignore the Ancient Hug Tribe!¡± Weng Zongfang quickly skimmed through the contents of the jade scroll, his face filled with joy. Weng Zongfang had already heard the conversation between Tang Yunshou and Chen Fei, and was puzzled that such an exquisite method would circulate within The Endless Sea. But now, why bother about the motives of the Black Divine? What¡¯s most critical is that they had obtained a sufficiently exquisite Faith Method. Overcoming this crisis was the most urgent matter; all other issues could be put aside for now. Tang Yunshou thought for a moment, then nodded without questioning Chen Fei further; after all, the Black Divine had left The Endless Sea, and it was likely Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t know either. Both Tang Yunshou and Weng Zongfang maintained sufficient trust in Chen Fei. Knowing that Chen Fei would not harm the human race was enough; what was the significance of doggedly digging to the bottom of it all? ¡°Chen Fei, you have made a great contribution again, what do you want?¡± Weng Zongfang asked Chen Fei. The Myriad Spirits Paying Homage was of great significance to Jiguang City at this moment. ¡°I am also a member of the human race; it¡¯s my duty,¡± Chen Fei shook his head, not asking for any reward. Of course, there was actually nothing Chen Fei needed in the current treasury of Jiguang City. Having slain so many from the Ice Race and Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm, and even Kou Fen, an Evil Clans Emperor, Chen Fei¡¯s wealth was unimaginable. The Rule Crystals that Chen Fei needed, the entire human race didn¡¯t have them now, so there was no need for any other rewards. ¡°Your cultivation realm is still low; if there¡¯s a conflict, stay back a bit,¡± Tang Yunshou gave a piece of advice. Being in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, the cultivation was too low. With such talent, it was a pity there wasn¡¯t enough time for Chen Fei to cultivate now. ¡°Thank you for the reminder, Emperor,¡± Chen Fei said with a cupped-fist salute. A moment later, Chen Fei left the city lord¡¯s mansion, while Weng Zongfang and the other person seriously studied the cultivation method of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. An hour later, within the cultivation room, Chen Fei could sense the Power of Faith throughout Jiguang City rushing toward the direction of the city lord¡¯s mansion. Having cultivated to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou¡¯s talents were among the very top in the entire Black Stone Domain. Myriad Spirits Paying Homage wasn¡¯t complicated; the only challenging part was whether there was enough Power of Faith. If the Power of Faith was plentiful, then Myriad Spirits Paying Homage could be cultivated very quickly. After a while more, having confirmed there were no issues with Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, Weng Zongfang and the other person began to transmit this martial art to all in Jiguang City in the Rule Integration Realm. Ever since returning to the cultivation room, Chen Fei directly shattered ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals and began cultivating Celestial Suppression, Space Secondary Rules, and Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, a Faith Method, was a special cultivation way born within the Swallowing Origin Space due to a specific environment. Continuously cultivating such a Faith Method naturally could also enhance one¡¯s cultivation realm; otherwise, the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race like You Yi wouldn¡¯t be able to advance their cultivation to the Rule Integration Realm. The Power of Faith, also known as Willpower, was said to accomplish everything, as long as there was enough of it. Because when all living beings collectively believe in something, even if it is false and wrong, it may eventually become true, turning into a truth. In theory, as long as enough living beings believe you are in the Open Heaven Realm, and the willpower is sufficiently abundant, you could indeed breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm right where you stand. However, nothing in the world is ever perfect. This kind of breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm through shortcuts is vastly different from a legitimate Open Heaven Realm. Because the understanding of the Open Heaven Realm by countless beings all originates from their perspective, even if you propagate it in detail and clarity, due to everyone¡¯s different understandings, diverse viewpoints will emerge. This collection of diverse understandings about the Open Heaven Realm, when gathered upon you, elevating you to the Open Heaven Realm, will never make your battle strength match the standard of a genuine Open Heaven Realm. Furthermore, as water can float a boat, it can also sink it; Willpower contains intense emotions of living beings, which can directly influence you. Whatever those beings hope you to be, in the end, they will twist your personality to become that way. The descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race understood this and thus treated the Power of Faith more as a supplementary tool, and would not allow the Power of Faith to truly influence their own thoughts. If Chen Fei had enough Power of Faith at this moment, he could use it to make the epiphany around him more intense, then use the epiphany to further his cultivation. In this way, the influence from the Power of Faith would be much less, because only the cultivation environment would be changed, and not let the Power of Faith directly participate in the cultivation process. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Inside the Swallowing Origin Space, this is the mainstream cultivation method of the Swallowing Origin Race¡¯s descendants. Of course, since the environment is altered by the Power of Faith, there will inevitably be deviations in one¡¯s own perceptions. The descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race, after cultivating for a certain period, must stop to self-correct and find deviations. After settling down for a while, they would continue to cultivate in this manner. But Chen Fei doesn¡¯t need to do this because the panel can help Chen Fei correct errors, and he can just recklessly proceed. ¡°` Chapter 1139 - Chapter 1139: Chapter 1095: Taking Advantage by Acting Later Chapter 1139: Chapter 1095: Taking Advantage by Acting Later Chen Fei was now so diligently cultivating the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, and the Black Demon was one reason, after all, they were too difficult to deal with. When absolute power was insufficient, using the Power of Faith as restraint was the last resort. The Power of Faith could rapidly elevate one¡¯s realm of cultivation, which was another major factor. At least, practicing the Power of Faith did not delay Chen Fei¡¯s own cultivation too much. Shattering ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals used to sustain Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation for a day. Now, with the vital energy of heaven and earth undergoing abnormalities, even if Chen Fei enclosed the cultivation room with formations, it was impossible to prevent the dissipation of the vital energy and epiphanies. Ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals now could only sustain Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation for about four hours. In other words, Chen Fei¡¯s daily consumption had reached a terrifying thirty thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Fortunately, having killed enough experts in the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei did not have to worry about low-grade Primordial Crystals for the time being. Otherwise, the wealth of a typical expert at the Rule Integration Realm could not withstand such consumption. In Jiguang City, all the experts of the Rule Integration Realm were intensifying their cultivation of the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, whereas the Ancient Hug Tribe was still looking for the reason behind You Yi¡¯s disappearance. ¡°Could it be Jiguang City and Pianyi City, especially Jiguang City? They haven¡¯t agreed to ally with us yet; they have enough reason to capture You Yi and gain the Faith Method!¡± You Tu said solemnly. You Yi was in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. His death was a huge loss for the entire Ancient Hug Tribe. Within the entire Ancient Hug Tribe, there were three at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm and no experts at the Open Heaven Realm. Since the Swallowing Origin Space began to change, precious treasures became increasingly scarce until they finally disappeared. For this Swallowing Origin Space, the Swallowing Origin Tribe had been extremely purposeful in the past. Mountains of precious treasures accumulated, enabling breakthroughs to the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, with even some possibility of reaching the Eighth Stage Creation Realm. However, after hundreds of thousands of years of consumption, no Eighth Rank Expert appeared, and only a few struggled to break through to the seventh level. As time passed, the seventh-level experts in the Open Heaven Realm would die of old age, and only two such powerful beings remained alive today. In nearly a hundred thousand years, no new experts at the Open Heaven Realm had emerged in the Swallowing Origin Space; the highest level of cultivation remained at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. The Rules of the Swallowing Origin Space were incomplete. The Swallowing Origin Tribe cut off the connection between the Swallowing Origin Space and the outside world for fear that the Ninth Rank Supreme would discover it. The experts in the Open Heaven Realm that could break through in the Swallowing Origin Space all relied on the precious treasures left from the past. ¡°What did you see at the time?¡± You Tu turned and asked the Rule Integration Realm experts who had been near You Yi at the time. Several experts from the Rule Integration Realm were purposefully scattered around to prevent attacks. Still, unexpectedly, You Yi ended up dead. ¡°There was a swift black flash of light, but beyond that, we saw nothing else,¡± said the experts from the Ancient Hug Tribe with a bitter smile as they looked at each other. When they discovered that You Yi was missing, they immediately went to investigate but found nothing. ¡°Even you and I couldn¡¯t manage such a clean job, and those two in Jiguang City, with their level of cultivation, couldn¡¯t do it either,¡± You Zhu whispered. You Tu¡¯s brow furrowed deeply; You Zhu¡¯s words made sense, but besides Jiguang City, who else would attack their Ancient Hug Tribe? ¡°Give Jiguang City a few days? Or, starting tomorrow, should we lure some Black Demons over to Jiguang City first?¡± You Tu asked in a deep voice. The death of You Yi naturally still needed to be investigated, but the massive Power of Faith in Jiguang City could not be overlooked either. ¡°Let¡¯s ask again tomorrow during the day. If they continue to refuse, at night, lure the Black Demons over until the two in Jiguang City agree,¡± You Zhu pondered before adding. ¡°If they dare to refuse, directly lead hundreds of Black Demons over there and let them lose a bunch of people!¡± A fierce light filled You Tu¡¯s eyes as he spoke, ¡°Other tribes are already probing around here. We must take Jiguang City quickly or else we risk benefiting other tribes.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go there personally tomorrow,¡± You Zhu nodded. Sunrise, sunset; the day passed in a blink of an eye. For all races within the Black Divine Domain, this day was too memorable, even for the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan. Compared to other races, the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan had the advantage of having experts in the Open Heaven Realm, a benefit unmatched by other races. However, with Black Demons attacking and devouring all living beings, the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan faced the most attacks on this day, and nearby Black Demons instinctively moved towards their locations. As time progressed, the attacks on the two clans might become increasingly frequent. The Soul-devouring Worms, however, feared no Black Demons, both devouring essence, energy, spirit, and soul. Although Black Demons could absorb from afar and resurrect, the Soul-devouring Worms could forcefully distribute damage. And in terms of numbers, the Soul-devouring Worms were in no way inferior to the Black Demons. An encounter between the spear and the shield. Still, the Black Demons had one advantage¨Cthe creatures killed by the Black Demons stood a great chance of being transformed into new Black Demons, making them extremely troublesome. ¡°Dang!¡± A bell tolled within Jiguang City, and Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, his body flickered, and he vanished from the cultivation room. When he reappeared, Chen Fei was already on the city wall, seeing the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Tribe flying towards Jiguang City. ¡°We are from the Ancient Hug Tribe. How have the honored ones considered our proposal from yesterday?¡± You Zhu addressed Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou. ¡°Having half of the faith power is too much; we need to think about it for some more time,¡± Weng Zongfang said, not rejecting the idea outright. ¡°Our Ancient Hug Tribe can wait for you, but those Black Demons won¡¯t wait obediently. Without the Faith Method, you won¡¯t be able to withstand the Black Demons for long. Our Ancient Hug Tribe is saving you!¡± You Zhu¡¯s smile faded, his words laced with unmistakable threats and arrogance. ¡°Then we thank you for your kindness,¡± Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou¡¯s smiles also gradually disappeared. If it weren¡¯t for Chen Fei who provided the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage yesterday, Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou would now be bargaining with the Ancient Hug Tribe. But since they already had the Faith Method, why should they give up half of their faith power for nothing? Moreover, absorbing faith also varies in intensity. The intense absorption of faith can exhaust the mental defense of those providing it. The residents of Jiguang City are of the human race, and Weng Zongfang and the others will absorb faith without harming the residents. But once they gave half of the city¡¯s people to the Ancient Hug Tribe, the tribe would not care if they suffered mental damage or even exhaustion. ¡°Good, since you all have confidence, then that¡¯s the best. We shall meet again!¡± You Tu flashed a grin and, taking the Rule Integration Realm experts beside him, turned and left immediately. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou exchanged a glance and looked off into the distance where other peak Rule Integration Realm experts of the Ancient Hug Tribe were observing from afar; forcefully retaining You Tu would have been too difficult. ¡°If the Black Demons attack the city, remember to use the power of faith to lure them away,¡± Weng Zongfang turned to address everyone, speaking in a grave tone. Black Demons are worn down by the power of faith and are extremely sensitive to its fluctuations. Once detected, they would vigorously pursue it. Weng Zongfang had discovered this when he tested the Black Demons yesterday. Weng Zongfang never hesitated to suspect the worst in others; it wouldn¡¯t be out of the ordinary for the Ancient Hug Tribe alliance to deliberately lead the Black Demons to attack Jiguang City if the alliance failed. Fortunately, they had also learned the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, and although time was short, the faith in Jiguang City was still sufficient; it should be possible to lure the Black Demons elsewhere when the time came. ¡°Yes!¡± everyone responded in unison. Chen Fei watched as You Zhu left and glanced elsewhere, his eyes flickering slightly. A moment later, half of the Rule Integration Realm experts returned to their courtyards, while the remaining half took up positions on the walls of Jiguang City to stand guard. Cultivating faith power is less effective the further away you are. Now that they were all within the bounds of Jiguang City, where the Rule Integration Realm experts cultivated made little difference to them. When the Soul-devouring Worms attacked Jiguang City, various Rule Integration Realm experts led groups of the human race to escape, section by section. The residents of these sections naturally felt worship and gratitude towards the Rule Integration Realm experts who led them away¨Cthese were excellent sources of faith. Thus, the Rule Integration Realm experts in Jiguang City were now able to smoothly cultivate the Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. The higher the realms of cultivation, the more advantage one has because they are more renowned among the residents of Jiguang City. Chen Fei was cultivating seriously in the secret chamber, with constant epiphanies arising within his sea of consciousness. After seven hours, ripples gently stirred in Chen Fei¡¯s soul. The Myriad Spirits Paying Homage had progressed past the entry stage¡¯s halfway point, stepping into the stage of Perfection, and behind the divine statue within Chen Fei¡¯s soul, three rings of light had formed. This indicated that Chen Fei had cultivated the divine statue to the Third Expansion. Unmoved, Chen Fei had enough epiphanies, and with the special state of the minor Open Heaven Realm, coupled with his current talents, he could cultivate any Rule Integration Realm martial arts at a startling speed. A secondary rule fragment could cohere in just three days, and ordinary Emperor Realm martial arts could progress from the entry stage to the Great Completion realm in a month or two. The Myriad Spirits Paying Homage, in essence, isn¡¯t even on par with ordinary Emperor Realm martial arts. Because to advance it to the Ninth Transformation, it¡¯s not talent that restricts the progress, but whether there is enough power of faith. Hence, Chen Fei does not need even a month to cultivate it to the stage of Great Completion. Chen Fei began to cultivate martial arts for the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, only then his efficiency dropped, as the minor Open Heaven state could no longer provide special benefits due to the strict conditions. ¡°Ding Ding Ding!¡± Less than half an hour later, three chimes of the bell resounded within Jiguang City. Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared in mid-air, overlooking the four corners of Jiguang City, as hundreds of Black Demons surged towards it. The city¡¯s Rule Integration Realm experts took the initiative to strike, not to kill, but to draw these Black Demons away. Chen Fei took a step forward and vanished into thin air. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only These Black Demons were not a threat to Jiguang City as it was now; Chen Fei left the city not to draw away the Black Demons but to head to the Ancient Hug Tribe. After all, what comes around goes around. While two peak Rule Integration Realm experts of the Ancient Hug Tribe watched Jiguang City, it was natural for Chen Fei to give the Ancient Hug Tribe a surprise. Having read the fragmented soul of You Yi, Chen Fei knew the current range of the Ancient Hug Tribe. Traversing a thousand miles in an instant was just the blink of an eye for him, and Chen Fei was already miles away. Chen Fei stood on a rocky peak, looking down at a basin ahead; the Ancient Hug Tribe lay within it. Chapter 1140 - Chapter 1140: Chapter 1096: Walking Leisurely in the Courtyard Chapter 1140: Chapter 1096: Walking Leisurely in the Courtyard The strength of the Ancient Hug Tribe was actually very strong, with three peace at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm and over two hundred others across various realms of cultivation. Overall, the power of the Ancient Hug Tribe surpassed that of Jiguang City. If Chen Fei were not considered, the Ancient Hug Tribe could forcefully defeat Jiguang City, but that would result in heavy losses for the tribe itself. After all, the Ancient Hug Tribe wasn¡¯t strong enough to completely crush Jiguang City, and such an approach was the least beneficial for them. The Ancient Hug Tribe sought the faith of Jiguang City, so letting the Black Demon attack Jiguang City was the optimal choice. As for whether the people in Jiguang City lived or died, that mattered little to the Ancient Hug Tribe; they only cared about the results, not the process. In the original Swallowing Origin Space, they didn¡¯t draw the Black Demon to attack other tribes not out of kindness or because they thought it was too cruel. It¡¯s because everyone would use the Power of Faith, and a creature like the Black Demon that only followed its instincts to attack, could easily be diverted with the Power of Faith. However, after reaching seventh-tier, the Black Demon seemed to undergo other changes, greatly increasing its intelligence. There was a feeling that inside the shell of a Black Demon, one could live a second life. The original Black Demon was transformed from the Swallowing Origin Race. Of course, whether these seventh-tier Black Demons still retained any connection to their original forms was something even the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race could not clarify. The arrogance of the Ancient Hug Tribe towards Jiguang City was based on the inadequate Faith Method of Jiguang City and the imminent threat of the Black Demon. With this advantage, the Ancient Hug Tribe felt that Jiguang City had no right to refuse them. If they dared to refuse, then it would be seen whether the claws of the Black Demon were sharper or the resistance of Jiguang City was stronger. Atop the mountain, Chen Fei¡¯s presence was completely concealed, like a stubborn rock. Using only the power of his body, Chen Fei stepped on the rocks beneath his feet and with a flicker of his body, arrived in front of the basin. Currently, about thirty to forty percent of those in the Rule Integration Realm from the Ancient Hug Tribe were not present, having gone near Jiguang City to divert the Black Demon, leaving only about a hundred in the basin, along with one at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm guarding it. A layer of concealment and alert formations enveloped the entire basin. This formation didn¡¯t have much defensive capability, but it was extremely sensitive; the slightest touch would trigger an alarm. They didn¡¯t activate a powerful formation because its daily operation would consume a huge amount of resources. It would only be activated when truly facing a formidable enemy. The same was true for Jiguang City; otherwise, the daily consumption alone would reach a terrifying level. Observing the formation before him, various pieces of information passed through Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique included everything; formations and talismans were both covered. Now that Chen Fei had comprehended four types of Space Secondary Rules, he could easily spot the weaknesses in common formations. The formation before him was not complicated. After observing for a moment, Chen Fei found a flaw. Chen Fei looked ahead, extended his right hand, and the four Space Secondary Rules erupted instantly. Before the alert formation could signal, Chen Fei¡¯s power had already surged into the basin. Within the Ancient Hug Tribe, You Wei was seated cross-legged, refining his allotment of Power of Faith, feeling the thin Faith Source. You Wei furrowed his eyebrows. In the Swallowing Origin Space, the Faith Source was one of the most important cultivation resources, and the allotment was limited. Over the Power of Faith, several large wars had been fought in the Swallowing Origin Space. It was ironic that descendants of the same Swallowing Origin Race would fight bitterly over the Faith Source, especially when the Swallowing Origin Space had been established by the Swallowing Origin Race for their resurgence. Time had changed too many things. You Wei opened his eyes, thinking of Jiguang City and Pianyi City, thousands of miles away, a trace of greed appeared on his face. The Faith Source there was incredibly rich, and the higher the realms of cultivation, the more Power of Faith they could provide, as faith was fundamentally about mental defense. Pianyi City, being weaker, had already agreed to an alliance with the Ancient Hug Tribe early on. But due to its weakness, the Power of Faith they could provide was much less. According to the Pian Clan of Pianyi City, the human race in Jiguang City was considered a major race throughout the Black Stone Domain and naturally had higher realms of cultivation. Why would the Pian Clan reside in the most remote part of the Black Stone Domain? Because they were weak; they couldn¡¯t claim or defend any better territories. When Jiguang City first came to Pianyi City, Pianyi City didn¡¯t dare say anything. However, in the end, Jiguang City built another city nearby and didn¡¯t force the Pian Clan off their land. The faith inside Pianyi City had already been divided among the members of the Ancient Hug Tribe, and as for Jiguang City, sending the Black Demon to attack it probably soon would bring good news. Thinking of the increase in the Power of Faith, You Wei felt that his cultivation, which had been stagnant for many years, might have a chance to advance further. Suddenly, a sense of alarm exploded within You Wei¡¯s soul, and his complexion drastically changed. Just as he was about to leave his spot, a tremendous power from the surrounding space locked You Wei in place. You Wei instinctively unleashed all his power, trying to break free from this bind. However, the collision of forces only caused a slight vibration in the surrounding binding power. At this moment, You Wei¡¯s gaze changed completely because he knew what kind of power was needed to completely lock him here. The next moment, an even more immense crushing force burst forth from the space, turning You Wei¡¯s vision black as he lost all perception of this world. Within the Ancient Hug Tribe, several dull thuds sounded as a few cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm were instantly killed. Seven orbs of spiritual essence flew out from the basin, landing in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. Chen Fei activated two Bronze Runes in his Source Point Space, and a ray of light burst from the spiritual essence, surging into Chen Fei¡¯s soul and his body. The cool sensation in the soul was negligible, but the strength of the body increased somewhat with the operation of Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei, while utilizing Myriad Spirits Return to Ancestor, drew a portion of the Power of Faith contained within the spiritual essence directly into the divine statue in his soul. Chen Fei could use one portion of spiritual essence four times, and from this perspective, shattering the spiritual essence for cultivation did not seem too wasteful. Chen Fei, while cultivating Myriad Spirits Return to Ancestor, had not deliberately absorbed faith within Jiguang City, thus the Power of Faith within the divine statue was very minimal. Now, as he assimilated the Power of Faith from the spiritual essence, the interior of the divine statue in Chen Fei¡¯s soul quickly filled up. As the Power of Faith filled up, Chen Fei vaguely heard whispers, as if there and not there at the same time. These were prayers, representing the Heart Thought Fragments of the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan who provided faith in the Ancient Hug Tribe. Being deified through faith and yet being influenced by the believers happens because these Heart Thought Fragments incessantly whisper by your ears, and in the late stages, can forcibly twist your soul. Three circles of light behind the divine statue in the soul faintly lit up, suppressing these Heart Thought Fragments. At the same time, the two Bronze Runes inside Chen Fei¡¯s Source Point Space suddenly trembled slightly, faintly resonating with something. But this resonance was too subtle, almost imperceptible if not for the Bronze Runes being in Chen Fei¡¯s Source Point Space. Chen Fei¡¯s brow slightly moved, somewhat surprised, and he instinctively looked back into the distance. Previously, when Chen Fei had slain You Yi using the Bronze Runes, there had been no abnormalities. However, Chen Fei had been within the Cangqiong Domain at the time, and that domain¡¯s barriers might have obstructed the resonance. After reading You Yi¡¯s Memory Fragments, Chen Fei had pondered whether the Bronze Fragments he held were related to the Swallowing Origin Clan, given their high likeness. Especially, the Heavenly Origin Tripod forged by the Swallowing Origin Clan was renowned for its capability to devour all things between heaven and earth, and coincidentally, the Bronze Fragments could also usurp nature¡¯s talent and physical power from the spiritual essence. An Eighth Rank Race with enough foundation to vie for the Ninth Rank, the power you could expect from a Heavenly Origin Tripod forged by the entire race¡¯s efforts is imaginable. Could it be possible that the Bronze Fragment came from the Heavenly Origin Tripod? This possibility was quite low because the Swallowing Origin Space was but a secret space forged by the Swallowing Origin Clan for contingencies. The Heavenly Origin Tripod was in the hands of the Eighth Rank experts of the Swallowing Origin Clan at the time, and after the intervention of the Ninth Rank Supreme, the Swallowing Origin Clan was almost wiped out and the Tripod forcibly shattered. Whether the Ninth Rank Supreme regarded the fragments of the Heavenly Origin Tripod with any interest, Chen Fei didn¡¯t know. If the Ninth Rank Supreme didn¡¯t covet them, then the fragments would surely have been grabbed by other Eighth Rank Races, and perhaps a few Seventh Rank Races. How could they have ended up in the Swallowing Origin Space located beneath the Black Stone Domain then? Earlier, when Chen Fei used the Bronze Fragment, he hadn¡¯t felt this resonance; now, with the emergence of the Swallowing Origin Space, the fragment began to resonate. Could it be that, originally in the Swallowing Origin Space, there was a supreme treasure similar to the Heavenly Origin Tripod? A subsidiary tripod of the Heavenly Origin Tripod? All sorts of thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind in an instant. Chen Fei learned of the true nature of the current anomalies in the Black Stone Domain through You Yi. Would Seventh Rank Races like the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan, upon seeing the current state of the Black Stone Domain, have guessed that it was due to the Swallowing Origin Clan? Knowing the historical relationship between the Black Stone Domain and the Swallowing Origin Clan, would the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan come to the Black Stone Domain? Thinking of the potential number of Open Heaven Realm experts and above currently inside the Black Stone Domain made Chen Fei frown. Chen Fei¡¯s mind was a whirl of thoughts, yet his movements did not pause for a moment, as the Power of Space from the Space Secondary Rules continued to extend into the basin. ¡°Who!¡± When Chen Fei¡¯s Space Binding struck three mid-stage Rule Integration Realm individuals, an immense presence surged out from the center of the basin. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei ignored the onslaught of this presence, forcibly strangling the three mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators with the Power of Space, and dragged their spiritual essence out of the basin. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± You Bing sensed that three more tribal Rule Integration Realm cultivators had been slain, and his fury reached its peak. You Bing¡¯s figure flashed out from the depths of the basin, catching sight of the figure in front at whose face was concealed. The covering masked the visitor¡¯s aura and face, rendering You Bing unable to discern from which race the newcomer hailed. All the Rule Integration Realm members of the Ancient Hug Tribe rose to the skies, their deadly aura overwhelmingly surging toward Chen Fei. Chapter 1141 - Chapter 1141: Chapter 1097: Words Follow the Law Chapter 1141: Chapter 1097: Words Follow the Law Chen Fei slightly raised his eyelids, looking at the members of the Ancient Hug Tribe in the Rule Integration Realm who were retreating to the back, as well as You Bing, who had already charged to the forefront. There were over a hundred cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, among whom a dozen were in the later stages and one was at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. This power was not stronger than that of the Ice Race and Evil Clans when they ambushed Jiguang City initially. However, at that time, the Rule Integration Realm members of the Ice Race and Evil Clans were dispersed in various locations. Each time Chen Fei faced his opponents, the most he faced at any one time was no more than ten. With Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength, he could naturally deal with them with ease at that time. But now, with over a hundred Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the Ancient Hug Tribe gathered together, facing this force, a slight misstep could result in death and the dissolution of his cultivation. Chen Fei, with an expressionless face, took a step forward, disappeared from the spot, and when he reappeared, he was already behind the Ancient Hug Tribe. For other peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators, the wisest choice at this moment would be to leave first. But Chen Fei, bearing four types of Space Secondary Rules and possessing the perspective of a minor Open Heaven Realm, found traversing through space not to be unparalleled in the Rule Integration Realm but definitely beyond what those of the Ancient Hug Tribe in the Rule Integration Realm could compare to. Seeing the assailant who had instantaneously moved to the back, You Bing¡¯s face changed slightly. You Bing had sensed the fluctuation of space, but the speed of this spatial fluctuation was too fast, and he was completely unable to stop it. Traversing through space can be intercepted by other rules and isn¡¯t flawlessly undefeatable, but when the speed of space traversal is too fast, such a flaw disappears. Chen Fei looked at the somewhat panicked Rule Integration Realm cultivators in front of him, his right hand stretched out, and instantly grabbed five Rule Integration Realm cultivators, then crushed them all at once. Five balls of blood mist exploded mid-air, and their spiritual essence was pulled back by Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± Countless attacks fell on where Chen Fei had just been standing, the exploding sound reaching the skies, but Chen Fei¡¯s figure had already disappeared. ¡°Gather over here, form a formation!¡± You Bing bellowed. This attacker, in the use of Space Secondary Rules, was extremely adept. It seemed in his perception that the cultivation realm of this assailant should only be in the later stages of the Rule Integration Realm, but he was oddly unable to intercept the assailant. If they let the assailant traverse around them, the Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the Ancient Hug Tribe would probably be killed one by one. As You Bing¡¯s words fell, the remaining Ancient Hug Tribe members in the Rule Integration Realm first came near to You Bing, and then formation patterns began to condense in mid-air, enveloping them all in a huge formation. The power of the formation was not very strong, since it was hastily assembled. But the formation had a significant advantage in that it could interconnect each individual¡¯s power, allowing other Rule Integration Realm cultivators to help immediately upon attack. This is the advantage of numbers, unless your power is strong enough to utterly overpower everyone, then naturally it can be disregarded. For this reason, in the past at the Black Stone Domain, it was rare for a peak Rule Integration Realm cultivator to enter a city alone, unless that city had no cultivators of the same cultivation realm. You Bing glanced around and then stared towards the south side, where a figure slowly became visible. Chen Fei looked at the formations formed by the Ancient Hug Tribe, waved at You Bing, and then flew off towards the distance, seemingly planning to directly leave. Just now, in the span of a moment, Chen Fei had already killed fifteen Rule Integration Realm members of the Ancient Hug Tribe, twelve of them were mid-stage and three were late-stage. Chen Fei targeted those in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm and higher to kill because only the spiritual essence of those in mid-stage and above could aid Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation. Moreover, such impact on the Ancient Hug Tribe was the greatest. Seeing the assailant turn to leave without hesitation, You Bing was briefly stunned, then unbounded rage shot directly to his spiritual crown. A mighty Ancient Hug Tribe, with more than a hundred Rule Integration Realm members, and yet they were assaulted in front of their faces, with fifteen members cut down and the attacker simply walked away! This was a huge humiliation for the Ancient Hug Tribe, as well as a personal humiliation to him, You Bing. ¡°You form the formation and wait; I¡¯ll go intercept him!¡± You Bing left these words behind, broke away from the other Rule Integration Realm members of the Ancient Hug Tribe, and directly pursued the position of the attacker. Thousands of miles away, You Tu and You Zhu, who were organizing the manipulation of the Black Demons, suddenly stopped their actions. They both received an alert message from You Bing, a kind of alert that was only sent out when the Ancient Hug Tribe was being attacked, and one that You Bing would send out particularly. ¡°Should we go back first?¡± You Tu furrowed his brows. From the urgency of the message, it was not yet a matter of life and death for the Ancient Hug Tribe, but the strength of the attacker who dared to attack the Ancient Hug Tribe must be extraordinary. ¡°Let¡¯s go back!¡± You Zhu considered for a moment, then said sternly. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go!¡± You Tu vibrated the top-grade Dao artifact in his hand, and the nearby Rule Integration Realm members of the Ancient Hug Tribe stopped their actions and then gathered towards You Tu¡¯s position. You Zhu looked up in the direction of Jiguang City, just judging from the feedback, this time the attack on Jiguang City was not going smoothly, the Black Demons were unexpectedly led away by the Rule Integration Realm members of Jiguang City. Because they did not yet want to completely sever ties with Jiguang City, the Rule Integration Realm members of the Ancient Hug Tribe did not approach, thus they did not know exactly what method Jiguang City used. You Zhu¡¯s first reaction was that Jiguang City must also possess an adept Faith Method. However, according to the intelligence received from Pianyi City, almost none in the Rule Integration Realm within the Black Stone Domain practiced the Faith Method, as the downsides were too great, and it was indeed less beneficial compared to orthodox cultivation. This situation was completely different from that in their Swallowing Origin Space where all descendants of the Swallowing Origin Tribe had no choice but to practice the Faith Method to combat the Black Demon. You Zhu had intended to check personally just now, but naturally, he returned immediately as the tribe was under attack. You Tu and You Zhu, leading dozens of cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm, flew towards the location of the tribe, while at the basin, You Bing had already left behind other cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm and was closely following behind the attacker. ¡°Villain, stop!¡± You Bing¡¯s roar transformed into a huge sound wave, enveloping the attacker, while a beam of white light descended from the sky, landing on the body of the attacker. This white light was transformed from the Power of Faith which, to some extent, could be described by the phrase ¡°At his command.¡± Of course, for the Power of Faith to truly achieve this and be effective against cultivators of the same rank, an enormous amount of the Power of Faith was required. Inside the Swallowing Origin Space, when descendants of the Swallowing Origin Tribe fought against each other, they did not use the Power of Faith, as it was common among them, thus rendering it ineffective and causing a massive consumption. However, against cultivators who lacked the Power of Faith, especially in today¡¯s environment of spiritual essence, it could have some special effects. You Bing had not used the Power of Faith before due to the combat habits formed over many years, which had become a sort of mental model. Using it now, You Bing suspected that the attacker might be a creature from the original Black Stone Domain. Chen Fei looked up at the white light above his head, and the three halos behind his Divine Soul Divine Statue quivered slightly, also unleashing a burst of white light that skyrocketed, blocking You Bing¡¯s Power of Faith. Taking advantage of this gap, Chen Fei¡¯s figure flickered, directly avoiding the area enveloped by the white light. Behind him, You Bing¡¯s brow furrowed. The opponent¡¯s technique of applying the Power of Faith was not very sophisticated. But from the breach of the Swallowing Origin Space to now, it was only two days¡¯ time; the creatures within the Black Stone Domain could not possibly have cultivated the Faith Method to such an extent in that short period. Regardless of the attacker¡¯s identity, it was now proven that the Power of Faith had little effect. The two, one in pursuit and one fleeing, had already flown thousands of miles away within moments. Chen Fei, who was initially fleeing ahead, suddenly stopped and turned back to look at You Bing. ¡°Villain, you¡¯re not running?¡± Seeing the attacker stop, You Bing¡¯s eyes slightly squinted, he clenched the Thousand Clouds Saber in his hand and flew at top speed towards the attacker. The cultivation realm of the attacker seemed to be only in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, but his strength was undoubtedly strong, and now daring to stop, he must be fully confident. But You Bing also had enough self-awareness of his own strength, awareness that he had built up over thousands of years, one slash at a time. Furthermore, You Bing had already notified You Tu and the others, so even if You Bing himself couldn¡¯t subdue this attacker, he could still hold out until You Tu and the others arrived. By then, the three at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm surrounding one in the late-stage Rule Integration Realm would undoubtedly result in no surprises. ¡°Clang!¡± As You Bing rushed forward, the Qianyuan Sword leapt from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, emitting a melodious sword cry. You Bing saw the Qianyuan Sword, and a trace of doubt flickered in his eyes, a low-grade mystical treasure? But immediately, You Bing cast aside this doubt, considering it a mere illusion, no matter whether it was a low-grade or top-grade mystical treasure, today it must perish here! You Bing, within ten miles of proximity, suddenly wielded the Thousand Clouds Saber, and the explosive blade energies seemed to split heaven and earth, reaching Chen Fei in an instant. Chen Fei slightly raised his head, the second group of rule fragments similar to Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind within his Divine Soul ignited, and a wild force instantly filled his body. The formidable aura, even the sluggish vital energy of heaven and earth, was violently shaken. You Bing¡¯s pupils contracted slightly, previously, the attacker had locked most of his aura within his body, allowing You Bing to only sense the Elemental Force Aura, which seemed quite peculiar. At this moment, as the opponent suddenly burst forth, the destructive aura within this Elemental Force became exceptionally clear. Open Heaven Realm? No, it couldn¡¯t be so weak if it were truly the Open Heaven Realm, everyone from the Ancient Hug Tribe in the Rule Integration Realm would have perished earlier. But if it wasn¡¯t the Open Heaven Realm, how could there be such a similar Elemental Force Aura? Numerous questions entangled in You Bing¡¯s mind, the Thousand Clouds Saber that was initially striking down was forcibly halted, followed by his figure pausing abruptly. Sensing something amiss, You Bing immediately shifted from an offensive to a defensive stance. Chen Fei, seeing You Bing¡¯s change, understood that anyone who could cultivate up to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm in the Swallowing Origin Space was indeed very cautious. But having reached this point, even caution was too late. Chen Fei took a step forward, instantly appearing in front of You Bing, with the Qianyuan Sword directly slashing down. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Boom!¡± The violent power from the edge of the Qianyuan Sword transferred to You Bing¡¯s Thousand Clouds Saber, causing You Bing¡¯s eyes to involuntarily widen slightly. ¡°Pfft!¡± You Bing spat out a mouthful of blood mist, his defensive stance instantly broken, his figure uncontrollably retreating, his whole body utterly outside his control. Chen Fei took another step forward, the edge of the Qianyuan Sword swept past You Bing¡¯s neck, and a head soared into the sky. Chapter 1142 - Chapter 1142: Chapter 10098: The Final Space Rule Chapter 1142: Chapter 10098: The Final Space Rule The rule body of those in the Rule Integration Realm is extremely resilient, and their vitality exceptionally tenacious, allowing them to regenerate flesh and blood¨Cconsidered the most basic of manipulations. Hence, even if the rule body¡¯s head or even the heart were to be shattered, there is a way to recover, at most the recently regenerated part would temporarily be more fragile. But all this comes with a prerequisite: that you are in a relatively safe environment. If during a fierce battle your rule body is shattered by an opponent, they will not give you the chance to recover. When both parties control rules, if your rule body is shattered by an opponent, all the power within you becomes uncontrollable. Just like at this moment, as You Bing¡¯s head was severed by Chen Fei. With that sword strike, what was severed was not only You Bing¡¯s neck but also all the vitality within him. The Power of Destruction from the second realm of the Open Heaven Realm easily suppressed the essence force within You Bing, making him lose connection with the rules he controlled. Essence force and soul, these are the bridges for the cultivator to communicate with the rules; once these foundational elements are out of control, all is lost. You Bing felt his body become lighter, and subconsciously looked down, seeing his own body, a look of irrepressible terror in his eyes. All creatures instinctively feel panic in the face of death, especially when death comes so suddenly. You Bing had never imagined that pursuing someone at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm could get him killed in just two moves. He had practiced painstakingly for thousands of years, mastering a complete secondary rule, but all of this seemed like a mere bubble before these two sword strikes. A feeling of regret climbed into You Bing¡¯s mind. If he could do it over, he should have stayed within the Ancient Hug Tribe, waiting for You Tu and the others to return. Instead of being swayed by anger upon seeing the attacker, coming and going as they pleased, only to be killed in a fit of rage. But all of this is already too late. In this world, there is no chance for regret unless you control the complete Time Rule. Chen Fei extended his left hand towards You Bing¡¯s remains. The next moment, You Bing¡¯s rule body exploded into a cloud of blood mist, all vitality completely dissipated. Chen Fei pulled back his left hand, and a cluster of spiritual essence was extracted from the blood mist. Two bronze runes operated, a seam cracked open on Chen Fei¡¯s forehead, and sensations of coolness and fervor spread through Chen Fei¡¯s soul and flesh. Compared to the mid-stage and late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, the bronze runes plundering the talents and fleshly essence of the peak of the Rule Integration Realm could make Chen Fei feel a significant difference. The Celestial Suppression instinctively operated, digesting the fleshly essence to completion, and a fragment of the rule of strength was directly elevated by one. At the same time, the coolness in the soul dissipated slowly, and Chen Fei¡¯s insight improved slightly. Compared to the last time he absorbed the talents from Kou Fen, this improvement was slightly less. As for the advancement of talent, it would naturally become increasingly difficult; later on, even slaying a peak Rule Integration Realm with a secondary rule might lose its effect. Myriad Spirits Paying Homage was shaken, as the power of faith from You Bing¡¯s spiritual essence surged into the divine statue in Chen Fei¡¯s soul. The three halos behind the divine statue¡¯s head emitted dazzling light, the power of faith quickly filling the inside. In the blink of an eye, the emergence of a fourth halo began behind the brain. The fourth halo was initially a bit hazy, but then it rapidly solidified, shining as brightly as the previous three. The process was not yet over, as the fifth halo appeared and quickly solidified, continuing until the hints of a sixth halo emerged and the changes to the divine statue came to a halt. Absorbing the incomplete power of faith from the rule body of a peak Rule Integration Realm directly elevated Chen Fei from the third to the beginning of the sixth transformation of the divine statue. One can imagine how much power of faith You Bing must have accumulated normally since even the spiritual essence¡¯s power of faith was already substantially incomplete. Chen Fei glanced at the panel, the skill level of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage had gone from just mastering to nearing the stage of perfection. The progression of Myriad Spirits Paying Homage in practice could rank high in the entire Ancient Hug Tribe, second only to the three at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm like You Tu. After all, the Faith Method does not test one¡¯s talent and insight, but rather the amount of faith absorbed routinely. Chen Fei began to read You Bing¡¯s fragmented soul using the God Devouring technique. But in just a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he discovered something interesting within You Bing¡¯s memory fragments. Chen Fei looked up towards the distance; You Tu and another should have already returned to the Ancient Hug Tribe. Continuing to charge over for battle now was meaningless for Chen Fei. Because the fragments of rules within Chen Fei could no longer sustain the state of the second realm of the Open Heaven Realm. Originally, the state of the second realm of the Open Heaven Realm was accumulated by Chen Fei for a short battle. Of course, Chen Fei could elevate the first group of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind rule fragments from ten to twenty and the second group of Mountain Rain Thunder rule fragments from four to ten, or even more. In this way, Chen Fei¡¯s duration in the second realm of the Open Heaven State could be extended significantly. Ultimately, Chen Fei did not choose to do so, as prolonging the state of the second realm of the Open Heaven Realm was essentially neglecting the essential for the trivial compared to breaking through to the true peak of the Rule Integration Realm. If Chen Fei were to reach the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, the power he could obtain when activating the second realm of the Open Heaven Realm afterward would be explosive. Therefore, when Chen Fei was cultivating his rule fragments, he prioritized the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Big,¡± relegating other secondary rules to a lower order. Chen Fei extended his hand, took You Bing¡¯s spiritual essence into his sleeve, and with a flash of his figure, disappeared from the spot. Thousands of miles away, in the Ancient Hug Tribe, as You Tu and another at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm returned, those from their tribe who had remained behind all showed relieved expressions on their faces. After all, the mysterious attacker was too strong, casually slaughtering several cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm with mere gestures. No matter if it was the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm or the late stages, the result was no different. Although they had now formed a defensive array, they still felt a terrifying sense of dread. Suddenly, the expressions of You Tu and You Zhu drastically changed; the soul token of You Bing in their mystical treasures shattered. From the moment they received You Bing¡¯s message to rushing back, the time they spent was extremely brief. In such a short period, You Bing was slain? Would that mysterious attacker, who had now killed You Bing, continue to assault the Ancient Hug Tribe? You Tu and You Zhu exchanged a glance, unable to hide the worry in their eyes. If the attacker could kill You Bing, then could they, who were nearly equal in cultivation realm to You Bing, also be slain if they ventured out alone? Even more critical was that they had no idea whom they had offended, someone who would target the Ancient Hug Tribe in such a way! Could it be Jiguang City? Or another powerhouse from within the Black Stone Domain? A myriad of questions entangled in You Tu¡¯s and You Zhu¡¯s minds, but no one answered their doubts. Chen Fei returned to Jiguang City, where the besieging Black Demons had been completely drawn away, leading to a crisis averted without much danger. To some extent, these Black Demons with their low intelligence were quite easy to deal with. If one mastered the patterns, they could even be quite effortlessly manipulated. But these were scattered Black Demons. If a seventh-tier Black Demon were to command them, the Black Demons would become fearless war machines that wouldn¡¯t hesitate to die. Since the Black Demons emerged in the Swallowing Origin Space, cities had been obliterated en masse on multiple occasions. A swath of Black Demons as far as the eye could see, completely unaffected by the Power of Faith, knew only to kill. In such a situation, one¡¯s only option was to fight against the Black Demons; there was no other way. Inside Jiguang City, there had been no losses, and after a brief gathering at the city lord¡¯s mansion, everyone dispersed. The gloom that had been pressing down on everyone¡¯s hearts lightened somewhat. As Jiguang City was located at the far southern end of the Black Stone Domain, a large-scale Black Demon assault should not normally occur here. The crisis facing Jiguang City was, for the time being, resolved. Chen Fei returned to his courtyard, reported his safety to Qu Qingsheng and the others, then went to the cultivation room. Sixteen portions of spiritual essence flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, along with sixteen mystical treasures of various grades. Chen Fei glanced at the sixteen mystical treasures, and his brows furrowed slightly when he saw the items within. There wasn¡¯t a single low-grade Primordial Crystal, and he didn¡¯t see any proper spirit materials, only some unique products from within the Swallowing Origin Space. Chen Fei took out a dark crystal, which had been eroded by the energy of the Strange Heart Realm, producing a Primordial Crystal. It too contained the vital energy of heaven and earth but couldn¡¯t be directly absorbed. It needed special treatment before cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm could incorporate it into their bodies. It had to be said the cultivation environment for the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan within the Swallowing Origin Space was truly terrible. No wonder they all thought of fleeing the place. Even in the collection of ultimate-grade dao artifacts that belonged to You Bing, there were scarcely any valuable items. Even the sixteen dao artifacts themselves would be difficult to sell later on because they too contained characteristics of the Strange Heart Realm. A wise choice would be to let the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell directly absorb the spiritual essence within them. Chen Fei carefully stored the sixteen dao artifacts, then turned his attention to the spiritual essence before him. He had applied the God Devouring technique to read the fragments of the soul within these sixteen portions of spiritual essence, and of course, the most valuable were You Bing¡¯s memory fragments. Not only did they provide Chen Fei with more knowledge about past events in the Swallowing Origin Space, but crucially, Chen Fei also saw information regarding the fifth Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡± within You Bing¡¯s memory fragments. You Bing lacked the method to cultivate the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void,¡± but back then, the Swallowing Origin Clan had such a martial art. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Swallowing Origin Clan had martial arts for all five Space Secondary Rules and even knew how to condense them into a complete Space Rule. However, martial arts aside, even at the height of the Swallowing Origin Clan¡¯s power, there were very few who truly mastered the complete Space Rule. The racial attribute of the Swallowing Origin Clan wasn¡¯t inclined towards Space Rules. Although they could cultivate every Space Secondary Rule, the critical task of binding the five Space Secondary Rules together stumped countless members of the Swallowing Origin Clan. And this was a problem faced by the vast majority of cultivators in the Return to Nothing Realm. Chapter 1143 - Chapter 1143: Chapter 1099: Endless Killing Chapter 1143: Chapter 1099: Endless Killing ¡°` Secondary rules were all cultivated well, but everyone was stuck at the step of condensing secondary rules into main rules. Everyone knew that breaking through to the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm with main rules would grant stronger battle strength and a brighter future, yet they simply couldn¡¯t achieve it. In the end, they all settled for less, cultivating four secondary rules similar to Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm in the conventional way. Within the Open Heaven Realm, they would then seek to cultivate main rules. For a considerably long period, the descendants within the Swallowing Origin Space had been desperately cultivating Space Secondary Rules in hopes of escaping the Swallowing Origin Space. But in the end, those who managed to escape did so during fluctuations in the Swallowing Origin Space by sheer fluke, having nothing to do with the Space Secondary Rules. You Bing does not possess the method to cultivate the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Nothing¡±; You Bing, or rather the Ancient Hug Tribe, mainly cultivates the Ancient Origin Technique. It¡¯s a neutral and balanced cultivation technique, which allows one to reach the Peak of Rule Integration Realm and holds the promise of breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. In terms of power, it is nearly on par with the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Nine Heavens Star Kill, but it has slightly lower requirements for talent. From this perspective, the Ancient Origin Technique is an extremely excellent cultivation technique for the Rule Integration Realm, and in the future, Chen Fei could share it for the human race¡¯s cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm to practice. For now, Chen Fei needs to first integrate it and, at an appropriate time, bring out the completed Ancient Origin Technique. Given the current situation in the Black Stone Domain, whether or not the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm possess the Ancient Origin Technique wouldn¡¯t change anything, since cultivating a cultivation technique also requires a long time to see results. ¡°Integrate!¡± The incomplete Ancient Origin Technique merged into the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, causing the latter to drop from Great Completion realm to ninety percent Perfection. The Ancient Origin Technique did enhance the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, but the degree of enhancement was relatively moderate. Chen Fei picked up a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence, crushed it in one hand, and rich epiphanies spread all around. A vast amount of three kinds of insights appeared within Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and Chen Fei¡¯s mental defense became fully engaged in cultivating. While Chen Fei was continuously cultivating and improving, millions of miles away in the central region of the Black Stone Domain, a heaven-shaking battle was erupting. Compared to the cultivators who were originally in the Black Stone Domain, those Open Heaven Realm powerhouses who had sensed that this place was a hiding spot for the Swallowing Origin Clan had already found their target. Dozens of Open Heaven Realm powerhouses from various races were now laying a frenzied siege to a tripod-shaped Ruins. The Ruins had been split in two, with a rift that was hundreds of miles wide at its center; from a sufficient distance, one could faintly see the imprint of a finger at the bottom of the abyss. The location where the Sealing Heaven Finger had descended from the sky was right here. This was the central area of the Swallowing Origin Space back in the day, and the last resort the Swallowing Origin Clan had left behind was also here. However, as the Strange Heart Realm¡¯s force intruded and the Black Demon was born, this area gradually fell. The first of the Black Demons were in fact transformed from the Swallowing Origin Clan, and under their natural instincts, they congregated here, turning this place into a forbidden area within the Swallowing Origin Space. No descendant of the Swallowing Origin Clan could approach this place, as it was not only home to Black Demons as high as seventh-tier, but the number of Black Demons at the Rule Integration Realm level was alarmingly high. The Black Demons, considered an abnormality, are quite unique; in life, regardless of their cultivation realm, as long as it was below the Rule Integration Realm, they would continuously absorb the power of the Strange Heart Realm. Over time, their cultivation realm would increase to the Rule Integration Realm. This also serves to show the extent of the Strange Heart Realm¡¯s power. Merely the invasion of some scattered forces was enough to mass-produce Rule Integration Realm monsters. However, once they reach the Rule Integration Realm, further advancement to the Open Heaven Realm is generally out of reach for the common Black Demon, with the exception of those descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan who were already at the Open Heaven Realm level or possessed exceptional talent. Only then would they evolve into seventh-tier Black Demons and begin to possess their own intelligence. One can only imagine how many Black Demons there used to be within the Swallowing Origin Space. In order to ensure their own survival within the Swallowing Origin Space, the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan had to timely clean up the Black Demons in areas other than this forbidden land, to prevent the Black Demons from becoming stronger. But even so, it was only a matter of time before the descendants within the Swallowing Origin Space were wiped out, which is why they were constantly attempting to break the Imprisonment of the Swallowing Origin Space to return to the Return to Nothing Realm. If they did not act, they would truly all perish. At this moment, near the Ruins, there was a dense mass of Black Demons, layer upon layer to the point where the color of the ground was indistinguishable. Right now, there were forty-nine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses near the Ruins, with only a few at the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, most at the Middle Stage, and even five at the Late Stage. With the power of a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, a Rule Integration Realm would be swept away upon encounter, and there would be no surprises. However, near the Ruins, the situation seemed to be different. Within the Ruins, it seemed that a power connected all the Black Demons, forming an ability much like the Soul-devouring Worms that shared damage, on top of which the Black Demons themselves were fearless of death and could even draw upon essence, energy, spirit, and soul. Miraculously, they managed to keep the forty-nine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses at bay, outside of the Ruins. On the other side of the hundred-mile-deep rift, there was a sky filled with Soul-devouring Worms battling the Black Demons. ¡°` ¡°` The ruins were divided in two, with each side carrying out their assaults without interfering with the other. However, as it currently stood, neither the Open Heaven Realm warriors of the various races nor the Soul-devouring Worms had been able to conquer the ruins. But the trend seemed to indicate that the Soul-devouring Worms might progress a bit faster. After all, Soul-devouring Worms were claimed to devour everything, and they could barely swallow even the power of the mutated Strange Heart Realm. Dozens of Open Heaven Realm powerhouses watched grimly from above as many Black Demons, which should have been destroyed, re-emerged from the ruins after some time. There must be a Supreme Treasure of the Swallowing Origin Tribe within the ruins, now only a hundred miles away, yet insurmountably out of reach. Attempting to withstand the attacks of these Black Demons and break into the ruins, one late-stage Open Heaven Realm powerhouse had tried to do so. But ten miles away from the ruins, the strength of his rule body in the Open Heaven Realm was suddenly greatly weakened, followed by countless Black Demons pouncing onto him. It was a close call, and a formidable late-stage Open Heaven Realm powerhouse was nearly forcibly destroyed right there. An hour later, the assault ceased, and forty-nine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses retreated, watching the entrance of the ruins as new Black Demons continuously emerged to fill the void. The Black Demons near the ruins seemed as though they could never be completely eliminated. Half a day later, the forty-nine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses each arrived at rather large cities of the Wu Meng Clan, Xuan Clan, and descendants of the Swallowing Origin Tribe. Their order was one, to dispatch all Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm warriors to join them in assaulting the ruins, having to seize this half of the Swallowing Origin Tribe¡¯s ruins before the Soul-devouring Worms did. By conquering the Swallowing Origin Tribe¡¯s ruins, there would also be Supreme Treasures from the Swallowing Origin Tribe to take. If they were to face the Soul-devouring Worms, the forty-nine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses, although not afraid, knew that such a conflict had no benefit for them. These multiracial Open Heaven Realm powerhouses commanded the Wu Meng Clan, Xuan Clan, and descendants of the Swallowing Origin Tribe; the Wu Meng Clan then started commanding the various races from the Black Stone Domain. As the Open Heaven Realm was summoning help, a ripple spread through the ruins, and the previously wandering Black Demons from various parts of the Black Stone Domain began converging towards the ruins en masse. ¡°Clang!¡± In Jiguang City, Chen Fei was using the Power of Faith to boost the surrounding epiphanies, aiding in his own cultivation, when suddenly the sound of a bell rang through the entire city. Chen Fei ceased his cultivation and sensed the vicinity of Jiguang City, finding no danger. Chen Fei curiously went to the city lord¡¯s mansion and saw Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou with furrowed brows. Seeing everyone had gathered, Weng Zongfang took out a black token which was currently flashing red light. ¡°This is a token issued by the Wu Meng Clan. Initially, it was said that when the token emanates red light, no matter where we are, we must all converge to Meng City,¡± Weng Zongfang solemnly stated. Weng Zongfang didn¡¯t mention what the consequences of not going would be, as they were quite obvious. ¡°With so many Black Demons out there, how are we to go?¡± someone asked with a frown. Black Demons could fly, and even if one wanted to fly through the sky, they¡¯d be attacked by Black Demons. Traversing such a vast distance, how many Black Demons would one encounter? And could they even reach Meng City alive? ¡°Black Demons are being summoned, moving towards a particular direction, and their aggression has weakened. The Wu Meng Clan¡¯s summoning of all races in the Black Stone Domain might be related to this,¡± Tang Yunshou whispered. Just now, Tang Yunshou had gone outside the city and discovered that the Black Demons thousands of miles away had vanished. He ventured further and finally found the Black Demons. Subsequently, Tang Yunshou noticed that the original aggressiveness of the Black Demons suddenly disappeared; as long as you kept a hundred miles away, they completely ignored him. This was not a change of heart by the Black Demons, but rather they had received a higher command. Unless you got too close, the Black Demons would still instinctively pursue and attack you. Chen Fei stood at the back of the crowd, his brow furrowed, vaguely feeling that this might be related to the Supreme Treasure left by the Swallowing Origin Tribe, which he had previously speculated about. After half an hour, all of Jiguang City¡¯s Rule Integration Realm soared into the sky, leaving only the residents below the Rule Integration Realm in the city. Weng Zongfang and Tang Yunshou had considered whether to take the residents of Jiguang City but ultimately decided against it. The journey ahead was uncertain, and the death of any Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm would mean the death of hundreds of thousands of humans within their mystical treasures. Now, without the threat of Black Demons, staying inside Jiguang City was actually safer. Not just Jiguang City, the situation was the same in the neighboring Pianyi City, and Chen Fei even sensed the presence of Rule Integration Realm individuals from the Ancient Hug Tribe. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only All Rule Integration Realm individuals currently in the Black Stone Domain were being asked to converge towards the Central Region. Two days later, without any rest, the Rule Integration Realm of Jiguang City arrived at Meng City just before the deadline. Chen Fei observed from the sky above Meng City, sensing a stranger and immensely powerful presence that dwarfed even the ancestor of the Wu Meng Clan. Three hours later, all of Meng City¡¯s Rule Integration Realm powerhouses and above set off, and a day after, a dense swarm of Black Demons appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sight. ¡°` Chapter 1144 - Chapter 1144: Chapter 1100: Eighth Tier Black Tortoise Chapter 1144: Chapter 1100: Eighth Tier Black Tortoise Chen Fei now, when facing a typical Rule Integration Realm, wouldn¡¯t say he considered them insignificant,, but his feelings had indeed drastically changed from before. This shift in mindset, based on Chen Fei¡¯s own continuous improvement in strength, especially the formidable defense granted by Celestial Suppression, allowed Chen Fei to disregard the attacks of most in the Rule Integration Realm. However, the sight of that dense mass of Rule Integration Realm Black Demons in the distance gave Chen Fei an utterly shocking feeling. The so-called Peak of Rule Integration Realm, thrown into such a tide, would instantly be overwhelmed. Chen Fei had thought that one day in the future,, he might see such dense Rule Integration Realm legions in other areas of the Return to Nothing Realm, but he hadn¡¯t expected that day to come so soon. Moreover, compared to a normal Rule Integration Realm, the kind of madness emanating from the Black Demons¡¯ aura, after such a large gathering,, created an overwhelming oppressive atmosphere. Under this oppressive atmosphere, the performance of one¡¯s strength would be greatly restricted. Especially since the vital energy of heaven and earth in the Black Stone Domain already greatly reduced the battle strength of the Rule Integration Realm, in such circumstances, contending with such a number of Black Demons,, one could understand the difficulty with just a little thought. A moment of carelessness would lead to death and the destruction of one¡¯s cultivation realm, whether you are in the early stages or at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. It was only because there were dozens of Open Heaven Realm powerhouses watching from behind,, otherwise, the Rule Integration Realm individuals present would have already scattered. Even though the numerous Rule Integration Realm individuals had not retreated, looking at the number of Black Demons ahead still caused disturbance. ¡°Form up!¡± A resounding voice came from behind, and the next moment, beams of light burst forth from the palms of each Rule Integration Realm individual, interweaving in mid-air and condensing into the celestial image of the Xuanwu. ¡°Roar!¡± The Xuanwu celestial image directed a heaven-shaking roar toward the direction of the Black Demons, clashing with the momentum of the Black Demons and creating an equally matched stand-off. The Xuanwu, in the past within the Return to Nothing Realm,, was a powerful divine beast with Eighth Tier elites, but later it disappeared without a trace. But in the Void Rules, traces of the Xuanwu were left. With formations,, these traces could be simulated to form such a powerful celestial phenomenon. In the Black Stone Domain, the number of Rule Integration Realm reached tens of thousands, involving not only the original races of the Black Stone Domain but also the Xuan Clan and the Wu Meng Clan. Together with the Rule Integration Realm individuals from the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race within the Swallowing Origin Space, such an exaggerated number of Rule Integration Realm could be formed. Only such numbers of Rule Integration Realm could contend with the densely packed Black Demons ahead, instead of being massacred unilaterally. Chen Fei stood in the formation, holding an array stone, only displaying the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Previously, after slaying sixteen Rule Integration Realm individuals from the Ancient Hug Tribe, including one at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei used all these spiritual essences for cultivating. The effect of cultivating was quite evident; in just a day, the fragments of rules in Chen Fei¡¯s soul surged from one hundred and twelve to one hundred and twenty-five. With twenty-five more fragments of rules under the secondary rule of Space ¡°Big¡±, Chen Fei could control a complete secondary rule and break through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. If Chen Fei were to cultivate on his own, it would take just over two months, possibly even less. But the current situation in the Black Stone Domain did not allow Chen Fei to cultivate in peace. Originally, sixteen portions of spiritual essence could have added thirteen fragments to the secondary rule of Space ¡°Small¡±, but ultimately Chen Fei allocated the focus of comprehension to Myriad Spirits Paying Homage. Chen Fei was unsure when the Black Stone Domain would return to normal; raising the Faith Method higher would still be advantageous for survival there. And with the sixteen portions of spiritual essence, Myriad Spirits Paying Homage was directly advanced by Chen Fei to the Great Completion stage, and nine rings of light were already behind the Divine Soul Divine Image¡¯s head. Apart from these, the most important Celestial Suppression¡¯s Power Rule Fragment increased from fifty-seven to sixty-three, leaving only twelve fragments to reach the Perfection of Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength surged once again; according to information from Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, Chen Fei¡¯s current physical strength was now very close to that of possessing four secondary rules. This was the result of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation for the day, his strength had increased greatly compared to before. Originally, Chen Fei was still experimenting with the effects of using the Power of Faith to gather epiphanies. From preliminary experiments, the Power of Faith, fittingly named a power where spoken words become laws, on the basis of ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals shattering, epiphanies could actually increase again. The extent of the increase in epiphanies was proportional to the amount of Power of Faith consumed,, and the more you demanded, the greater the consumption would subsequently be. With limited time, Chen Fei had not yet found the most cost-effective method. Mainly because there was a shortage of Power of Faith now; only then did Chen Fei need to consider cost-effectiveness. If in the future the Power of Faith could be used at will, there would be no need for such complications. It would be similar to using low-grade Primordial Crystals, just using ten thousand pieces outright. Though his strength had increased greatly, at this moment facing the innumerable Black Demons, Chen Fei still needed to be careful. Those Seventh Tier Open Heaven Realm powerhouses, facing these Black Demons, could not deal with them and forcibly conscripted all the Rule Integration Realm within the Black Stone Domain to clear the way, which shows how troublesome these Black Demons are. ¡°Forward!¡± From behind, another grand voice transmitted, and tens of thousands in the Rule Integration Realm mobilized. In the blink of an eye, the Xuanwu Formation collided with the vanguard of the Black Demons. Like rocks actively assaulting the waves, countless Black Demons were flipped into the air, then turned into ashes while still aloft. Compared to the Black Demons, the Xuanwu Formation composed of tens of thousands from the Rule Integration Realm still had a great advantage, at least in the more rational use of power. Moreover, within the formations, there were dozens of Open Heaven Realm experts stationed, making it difficult for these Black Demons to withstand the sharpness of the Xuanwu Formation. However, after advancing straightforwardly for twenty miles, the Xuanwu Formation finally slowed down, because earlier there were only Black Demons in the front segment of the Xuanwu Formation, which allowed it to advance unchallenged. Now at the twenty-mile mark, the surroundings of the Xuanwu Formation were already filled with countless Black Demons. Although the Black Demons were continuously flipped away and turned into ashes, there were still other Black Demons that fearlessly rushed forward, trying to tear through the Xuanwu Formation. At this moment, the Xuanwu Formation was still fifty miles away from the ruins, and these fifty miles seemed like a dividing line. The power of these Black Demons had not increased, but they had begun to interconnect, able to now share the damage amongst themselves. This change was the real reason why the Xuanwu Formation had slowed down. In the sky, the expressions of several dozen Open Heaven Realm strong ones were grave. The forty-nine Open Heaven Realm strong ones who had attacked the ruins a few days ago, even though they had witnessed this scene before, showed no signs of relaxation today. Although they had forcibly made all those from the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain pave the way for them, they could not be sure if this method would work. As for those from the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan, and the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race who had never visited these ruins before, their brows were even more tightly furrowed. Below them, members of their races were among those in the Rule Integration Realm. The current scene was even more brutal than the war between the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan. After all, in the previous conflicts between the two clans, those in the frontlines were from other races in the Rule Integration Realm, and their deaths did not grieve them, being merely a change in numbers. But now, if those from their races in the Rule Integration Realm died, they were truly lost. If it weren¡¯t for the forty-nine strong ones from the Open Heaven Realm who had come to the Black Stone Domain, with their combined great strength, the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan would not have willingly got involved in this chaos. The Open Heaven Realm survivors of the Swallowing Origin Race had the same thoughts as those of the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan. Moreover, the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race had long known that the surrounds of this ruin were an absolute forbidden area, and they had not entered this region for many years while inside the Swallowing Origin Space. Inside the Xuanwu Formation, Chen Fei stood in a position slightly behind the vanguard, needing only to channel his power into the Xuanwu Formation, while collectively bearing the distributed impact sustained by the formation with all others from the Rule Integration Realm. The peaks of various races¡¯ Rule Integration Realm, who were now in the outermost area of the formation alongside the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, were bearing the strongest impacts. The Xuanwu Formation could not guarantee that damage would be completely distributed, thus making the Rule Integration Realm at the outermost edges the most dangerous; injuries were inevitable, and if too severe, it could end in both physical and path demise. The Rule Integration Realm people behind them were slightly better off, but due to their relatively weaker cultivation realms, bearing the distributed injuries from the formation, the outcome sometimes was hard to predict. Chen Fei looked up at the frontrunners, observing the deepening injuries of several Emperors of the human race, his brow tightly furrowed. At this time, Chen Fei could not offer any help; in such a level of warfare, the role single individuals from the Rule Integration Realm could play was too insignificant, almost negligible. Forty miles! It took a short time, and the entire Xuanwu Formation advanced another ten miles, with the peaks and the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm in the outermost areas beginning to rotate, allowing the injured to move back and rest. Within the formation, some of the Rule Integration Realm Early Stages, now looked somewhat pale. They were not charging at the frontline, but similarly, they had no chance to be rotated out, having to continuously bear the damage distributed from the formation. This ten-mile advancement had doubled the damage sustained by the entire Xuanwu Formation, putting all from the Rule Integration Realm under immense pressure. And in the sky, the several dozen Open Heaven Realm strong ones had not taken any action from the beginning to the end; they needed to conserve their strength to prepare for pushing into the ruins. Even pushing into the ruins was not the goal, because once the Supreme Treasure left by the Swallowing Origin Race was sighted, that was when the real strife would begin. At this time, why would they randomly waste their power? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Even though this kind of power could be easily restored for those in the Open Heaven Realm. Thirty miles! This time, it took almost half an hour, and the pace of the entire formation became increasingly slow. As far as the eye could see, it was still a sky-full of Black Demons; despite all the time spent slaughtering, their numbers seemed as if they had never decreased, as if endlessly arising from the start. The Open Heaven Realm observers from the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan looked towards the distant ruins, where new Black Demons were ceaselessly emerging, joining the fray. Chapter 1145 - Chapter 1145: Chapter 1101: The Qiankun Cauldron Shatters Chapter 1145: Chapter 1101: The Qiankun Cauldron Shatters The killing never ends; in the hearts of all at the Rule Integration Realm Peak, these Black Demons seemed inexhaustible. No matter how hard they fought, there always appeared new demons before them. ¡°Ah!¡± As they advanced to the twenty-fifth mile, suddenly several despairing cries of imminent death rang out, over ten peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators had died in that instant. Chen Fei¡¯s heart rippled slightly as he watched the horde of Black Demons outside the formations, where peak-level Black Demons of the Rule Integration Realm began to appear. These peak Black Demons concealed themselves within the tidal waves, indistinguishable from ordinary demons, but once they launched an attack, it was earth-shattering. The ten or so peak cultivators who had just perished had been slain by such suddenly intensified attacks. Descendants of the Wu Meng Clan, Xuan Clan, and those who devoured the essence force naturally faced this issue too, but they were all saved in time by the Open Heaven Realm powerhouses of their clans, so they survived. Therefore, those who died were all peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Black Stone Domain. Without the protection of the Open Heaven Realm, the life and death of the races within the Black Stone Domain truly depended on fate. Compared to other races, the situation for the human race was slightly better. Tang Yunshou was gravely injured and on the brink of death, but fortunately, he clung to life and now watched the front with lingering fear. The human side had the Qiankun Cauldron, connecting the eighteen Emperors together. The Qiankun Cauldron, as an object that suppressed the human race¡¯s destiny, was also refined by the Power of Faith, giving it such strong power over the human Rule Integration Realm. But the Qiankun Cauldron, after all, was merely a Sixth-Tier Dao Artifact. Although it was much stronger than the ultimate-grade artifacts, it was not a Seventh-Tier Open Heaven Profound Treasure. After the hit just now, the light emitted from the Qiankun Cauldron had dimmed a lot. For now, it could still protect the human Rule Integration Realm peak cultivators, but as time passed, the power of the Qiankun Cauldron would gradually fade, and it might even shatter. Faced with such a war, the human race, was ultimately too weak. Tang Yunshou retreated to the rear, allowing the other seventeen Rule Integration Realm peak cultivators of the human clan to continue the fight at the front. Twenty miles! In the Black Stone Domain, several more Rule Integration Realm peak cultivators died. Although they were already guarding against the peak Black Demons of the Rule Integration Realm, sometimes being prepared didn¡¯t mean they could withstand their assault. By now, these Black Demons had gone from previous disorganized attacks to gradually becoming more measured in their offense and defense. Especially these demons, they knew to first target and kill those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm within the Xuanwu Formation. As long as they killed the peaks, the power of the Xuanwu Formation would inevitably weaken somewhat. Although it was just a little, in the overwhelming surge of Black Demons, this diminished part would keep getting magnified. In the sky, the Open Heaven Realm powerhouses knew this, but aside from the three Clans like the Wu Meng Clan saving their own Rule Integration Realm peak cultivators, they did not care at all about the life and death of the other cultivators in the Black Stone Domain. They only needed to assess whether the Xuanwu Formation could reach the entrance to the ruins; as for how many of the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain would die or get injured in the end, what did it have to do with them? Ten miles! After more than half an hour, the Xuanwu Formation finally advanced to the ten-mile position from the entrance to the ruins. ¡°Buzz!¡± A barely perceptible ripple spread throughout the entire Xuanwu Formation, and immediately after, all Rule Integration Realm cultivators found that its defenses had weakened. Previously, the Open Heaven Realm powerhouses had warned that there would be changes in the Xuanwu Formation at ten miles from the ruins. However, what no one in the Rule Integration Realm had anticipated was how conspicuous that change would be. Originally, the Xuanwu Formation had been operating smoothly, but now it had become somewhat sluggish. ¡°Boom boom boom!¡± Huge booming sounds pierced the heavens, and at the moment the Xuanwu Formation experienced operational issues, the Black Demons violently counterattacked, and in an instant, more than twenty peak cultivators died. Not only the peaks, but also many late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators on the outskirts perished in an instant, with hundreds lost, and those of mid-stage and early-stage Rule Integration Realm suffered heavy casualties as well. If it weren¡¯t for the Open Heaven Realm powerhouses intervening at the last second to stabilize the formation, the number of casualties would have been even more exaggerated. Chen Fei looked ahead, the Qiankun Cauldron which suppressed the destiny of the human race, now bearing several cracks, as it had borne the brunt of the attack just now. Thus, thirteen Emperors were gravely injured, and the remaining five were all wounded. Chen Fei, standing at the back of the formation, saw ten percent of the early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators around him perish, almost a hundred members of the human Rule Integration Realm early-stage. In other areas, cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm suffered similarly heavy losses, with nearly three thousand auras vanishing. A sense of despair spread throughout the entire Xuanwu Formation; the power of these Black Demons was too strong. Merely relying on the Rule Integration Realm¡¯s power, they could not advance much further. What was more crucial was that they had all been forced to take part in this battle for the ruins; whether they lived or died, they wouldn¡¯t gain anything in the end. ¡°Fellow cultivators, make your move!¡± A voice rang out within the Xuanwu Formation; within ten miles of the ruins, that weakening force was too strong. A single Open Heaven Realm cultivator couldn¡¯t resist it, and neither could this formation composed of tens of thousands of Rule Integration Realm cultivators. ¡°Buzz!¡± Dozens of Open Heaven Realm cultivators began to infuse their power into the Xuanwu Formation. Light erupted from within the Xuanwu Formation, and the celestial image of the Black Tortoise in the sky burst forth with a majestic momentum, reversing the weakening formations in an instant. The Xuanwu Formation, no longer struggling, began to forcefully charge towards the location of the ruins. The difference between the Open Heaven Realm and Rule Integration Realm is like heaven and earth. Just the addition of dozens of Open Heaven Realm powers multiplied the Xuanwu Formation¡¯s strength by several times. The Black Demon outside the ruins became increasingly frenzied, trying to stop the Xuanwu Formation before it could reach the ruins. But at this moment, the Black Demon could no longer manage. In just a short time, the Xuanwu Formation had advanced to a position one mile from the ruins. Half of the ruins began to tremble slightly. The Black Demon grew more and more deranged, and simultaneously, his power started to surge. The Xuanwu Formation involuntarily slowed, as if mired in mud. ¡°Clang!¡± The Qiankun Cauldron let out a mournful cry, a gigantic crack nearly splitting the whole cauldron in two, its light already long gone. Human Sovereign Du Ruoyuan put away the Qiankun Cauldron; if he had continued to resist, the cauldron would have shattered directly, and then the human race would have no artifact to suppress their fate. ¡°Full force strike!¡± A fierce shout resounded within the formation, contrasting the previously lukewarm response. Now that they had reached this position near the ruins, the emotions of several late-stage Open Heaven Realm experts had changed. For late-stage Open Heaven Realm experts, the supreme treasure within the ruins concerning the Tunyuan clan was tied to whether they might break through to the peak of Open Heaven Realm, or even grasp the slim chance to ascend to the Eighth Tier of the Creation Realm. Now that the ruins were just in front of their eyes, how could they remain calm? Chen Fei felt that the Xuanwu Formation was frantically drawing essence force from his body. The formation was now dominated by the Open Heaven Realm, and they were set to unleash the strongest power to withstand the proximity to the ruins. As for whether forcefully drawing power from the Rule Integration Realm would drain their energy completely, they didn¡¯t even consider it. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The formation seemed to truly transform into an actual Black Tortoise, rampaging ahead, and any Black Demon in its path, regardless of their power, was crushed into powder. This final mile was almost trampled through in the blink of an eye. However, the price paid for this was that more than thirty percent of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the Xuanwu Formation died, nearly ten thousand of them. Most of them were at the early and mid stages of the Rule Integration Realm, as they could not sustain such a level of essence force extraction, and were directly turned into a pile of ashes. Chen Fei¡¯s figure seemed on the verge of collapse, his breath at its lowest point. All the surviving cultivators at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm within the formation looked like this. In just a moment more, it was feared that all the early-stage cultivators within the formation would turn to ashes. ¡°Hahaha, go!¡± Laughter rose within the formation, and dozens of Open Heaven Realm cultivators wrapped around the whole Xuanwu Formation, charging directly into the ruins. The Xuanwu Formation, expanding and contracting as desired, did not affect the entrance of all Rule Integration Realm cultivators. The inside of the ruins was an unknown situation to the dozens of Open Heaven Realm experts. Thus, taking the Xuanwu Formation forward to explore was the best choice. Chen Fei looked ahead and saw that out of the eighteen peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the human race, twelve were now on the brink of death and unconscious, in a similar condition to Dao Yuefeng before. Barely maintaining a spark of life, whether they would wake up and how to do so, with the current power of the human race, was completely unknown. Entering the ruins, a violent twisting force fell upon the Xuanwu Formation. The Xuanwu Formation shook violently, and dozens of Open Heaven Realm cultivators tried to maintain it, but found that the more they resisted, the more it swayed. Chen Fei observed the scene within the ruins; there wasn¡¯t a single Black Demon in sight. Before Chen Fei had a chance to see clearly, the entire Xuanwu Formation suddenly scattered. The powerful Space Rules exploded, and tens of thousands of Rule Integration Realm cultivators, along with dozens of Open Heaven Realm experts, disappeared without a trace. The space above, below, and to the sides kept shaking. Chen Fei tried to align with his own Space Rules, only to find they were utterly ineffective. The next moment, the blurry space around him faded, and Chen Fei found himself in a desert. Chen Fei instinctively looked back and saw, tens of miles away, the desert vanished, replaced by violent space rifts. Chen Fei felt his soul threatened just by looking a few moments longer. Chen Fei glanced at the space rifts above, then at a farther location, and faintly felt it seemed to be a cauldron torn apart. It was very similar to the appearance outside the ruins just before, as if it had also been ripped in half. ¡°Buzz!¡± Several ripples emanated from the sleeve of Chen Fei, and a mystical treasure flew out, with ripples originating from within it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With a wave of his hand, Chen Fei brought out two Bronze Fragments, which were vibrating continuously at the moment. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted as the Bronze Fragments really did belong to the Tunyuan clan. He wondered what supreme treasure lay within the ruins, but now was not the time to concern himself with treasures. The question was how to leave this desert and, indeed, the ruins? Chen Fei used a jade box to pack up the Bronze Fragments, then tossed them into the spatial grid; the resonance of the Bronze Fragments ceased. ¡°Clang!¡± A bell chime suddenly resounded from above the sky. In quick succession, ripples surfaced tens of miles away, and several figures appeared. Chapter 1146 - Chapter 1146: Chapter 1102: The Ant Shakes the Tree Chapter 1146: Chapter 1102: The Ant Shakes the Tree These figures gradually solidified, and Chen Fei turned to look, one was a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Ice Race, while the other three figures were Black Demons. Upon seeing the Black Demons beside him, Kun Yu of the Ice Race¡¯s face slightly changed, and with a swift movement, he immediately dodged to a distance. The overwhelming Black Demon wave just now brought a nightmare to all those in the Rule Integration Realm within Black Stone Domain. Even though there were only three Black Demons here now, they made Kun Yu¡¯s mental defense tense. Through his mental defense, Kun Yu quickly noticed Chen Fei at a distance, first hesitating, then his eyes suddenly lit up. Chen Fei¡¯s identity was almost known to everyone within the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain; it was even more so for the Evil Clans and the Ice Race. Kun Yu did not expect that Chen Fei¡¯s luck would be so good, that even the Xuanwu Formation, which extracted origin power in such a manner, did not turn Chen Fei into ashes. Or rather, the foundational depth of this human prodigy was far greater than what everyone imagined. If not so, the Evil Clans would not be repeatedly intent on completely erasing this human prodigy. ¡°Roar!¡± Two Black Demons, as if awaking from a dream, saw Kun Yu fleeing, and with a roar that split the heavens, they directly pounced towards Kun Yu. The aggression of the Black Demons near the ruins reached its peak; the originally blank and foolish expressions had long since disappeared. Here, the Black Demons, upon encountering any living creature, would pounce without hesitation, regardless of whether the opponent was in Rule Integration Realm or the even more powerful Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei watched the scene in front of him, somewhat confused, not knowing what the ruins intended to do. From the information Chen Fei had heard, as well as from the Memory Fragments of You Bing from the Ancient Hug Tribe, these ruins were indeed specially left by the Swallowing Origin Race hoping for a resurgence. However, what exactly was inside the ruins, the Ancient Hug Tribe did not know, or rather, most of the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race did not know. Because these ruins had long been occupied by the Black Demons, the place became forbidden, and the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race haven¡¯t approached it for many years. If it weren¡¯t for the threat from those dozens of Open Heaven Realm individuals, the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race wouldn¡¯t have thought of stepping here again. Normally speaking, since it was specially set up for future resurgence, there should be many precious treasures inside, even Supreme Treasures capable of aiding cultivators to break through to the Eighth Tier. Those dozens of Open Heaven Realm individuals came here for this reason, thus sparing no expense to come to Black Stone Domain, and even led the entire Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm individuals to attack this place. Now that they had finally reached inside the ruins, the scene before them was somewhat different from what Chen Fei had imagined. ¡°Human prodigy, quickly block these Black Demons, otherwise, there¡¯s danger!¡± Seeing the Black Demons approaching, Kun Yu turned to shout at Chen Fei, his tone carrying condescension and threat. This statement about danger referred not only to the Black Demons but could also come from Kun Yu himself. Kun Yu did not know what the ruins ultimately wanted to do either, but now, within his vision, other than him, there were the human Chen Fei and the three relentlessly pursuing Black Demons behind him. Kun Yu had the ability to kill these three Black Demons, but he didn¡¯t know what would happen if he did. Given this, it was natural to let the human Chen Fei handle this matter. If there was a problem, it would be borne by this human Chen Fei. If there were benefits, they naturally belonged to him, Kun Yu. Human prodigy, what a grand title! In terms of talent, this human Chen Fei should be stronger than him, but to realize that talent needed time, and at this moment, Kun Yu¡¯s strength was greater. As Chen Fei was observing his surroundings, he heard Kun Yu¡¯s shout and couldn¡¯t help turning his head to look over, his gaze landing on Kun Yu. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s calm expression, Kun Yu¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed. Just as he was about to continue speaking, suddenly, a tremendous power transmitted from the surrounding space completely locked his figure in mid-air. Kun Yu instinctively struggled violently, but his struggle was like an ant trying to shake a tree compared to the surrounding power; the binding barrier did not even waver slightly. Kun Yu¡¯s expression suddenly became panicked; he thought that this was the activation of a restriction within the ruins or perhaps the Black Demons had their power directly skyrocketed within the ruins. Kun Yu¡¯s gaze shifted, desperately searching for a glimmer of hope, then he saw the human Chen Fei drifting lightly towards him. Kun Yu¡¯s gaze stalled, and then he realized the source of the surrounding space barrier, his expression showing disbelief. How could this be possible! As Chen Fei neared Kun Yu, he looked at the three Black Demons in the distance, which were also bound by the space binding, unable to move. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple emanated from the Black Demons, causing a slight tremble in the essence, energy, spirit, and soul within Chen Fei and Kun Yu, yet they were not drawn in. These three Black Demons were only at the early stage of Rule Integration Realm, struggling to draw in the essence, energy, spirit, and soul of Kun Yu, let alone Chen Fei. Of course, if there were more Black Demons, the power to plunder essence, energy, spirit, and soul would continue to grow, and eventually, even someone at the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm like Kun Yu would not be able to hold on first. Chen Fei extended his right hand and touched one of the distant Black Demons. The next moment, that Black Demon instantly burst into black mist, which violently tumbled as if trying to revive and be reborn; but only moments later, the mist stopped fluctuating, completely falling into silence. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows slightly moved; just then, he had not used the Space Secondary Rules to continue grinding down the Black Demon, nor had he used the Power of Faith. Chen Fei had simply used the Tremendous Strength of space binding to crush the Black Demon into pieces. Because Chen Fei wanted to see what the ruins meant now and why it was three Black Demons, along with his own fusion with the Ice Race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm at this place. At the same time, Chen Fei also wanted to test the power of the Black Demon, to see if it had continued to grow within these ruins. After all, just outside the ruins, the closer the Black Demon was to the ruins, the more exaggerated its power grew, eventually forcing dozens from the Open Heaven Realm to take action. But with that move just now, the power of the Black Demon did not continue to surge. Of course, it did not decrease either, remaining at the strongest increase it had experienced outside the ruins. However, one thing was certain, the characteristic of the Black Demon¡¯s resurrection had disappeared. Beside him, Kun Yu, perceiving how effortlessly Chen Fei had slain a Black Demon, had no more illusions. The space barrier around his own body was created by this paragon of the human race. But this Chen Fei, wasn¡¯t he just in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm? Suddenly, Kun Yu remembered that previously when the Evil Clans and Ice Race ambushed Jiguang City¡¯s human race midway, it ended instead with heavy losses for the Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race and Evil Clans. Both clans not only lost dozens in the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, but Kou Fen, the Emperor of the Evil Clans, also perished. To this day, the Ice Race and Evil Clans still do not know who was responsible for this event. Looking at Chen Fei right in front of him, could it be him? In just a few years, from just entering the Rule Integration Realm to being able to directly slay those at the peak of that Realm? Was such a speed of cultivation realm advancement really possible? ¡°Clang!¡± A ringing sound from the surroundings arose, and Chen Fei looked up at the sky, vaguely feeling that the space in this ruin had grown slightly more familiar to him. Living beings have their own luck, deep and mysterious, difficult to clearly explain. In most cases, heaven and earth treat all beings impartially, showing no favoritism or particular disdain toward any creature. But sometimes, some beings are just more likely to encounter opportunities, or even precious treasures, and even their breakthroughs might come easier. At this moment, Chen Fei felt that he was somewhat more at ease within the space of the ruins. ¡°Did you hear that sound just now?¡± Chen Fei turned his head and asked Kun Yu. ¡°What?¡± Kun Yu was startled, responded subconsciously, then realizing he could speak, Kun Yu was just about to beg for mercy when he found that he could not move again. Hearing Kun Yu¡¯s response, Chen Fei appeared thoughtful, looking at the distant Black Demon. With a muffled sound, another Black Demon exploded into a cloud of mist. The mist churned briefly, just like before, and lost all signs of life. ¡°Clang!¡± Another ringing sound arose, and that feeling of the environment being familiar grew a bit stronger. Chen Fei was somewhat surprised, the ruin appeared to be encouraging the slaughter of Black Demons! Just a moment ago outside the ruins, the Black Demons could still use the power of the ruins to enhance themselves, yet inside the ruins, the situation had completely reversed. What exactly was going on? Chen Fei was somewhat perplexed, he had a vague guess, but he was also unsure if that was indeed the case. ¡°Bang!¡± The third Black Demon also exploded into a cloud of mist under the power of Space Binding, then disappeared without a trace. Black Demons had no spiritual essence to speak of, and looking at the current situation of the vital energy of heaven and earth in the Black Stone Domain, it was clear that the normal beings and Black Demons employed very different methods of harnessing power. The Black Demons functioned with the Power of the Strange Heart Realm as their core, corroding and assimilating other powers for their use. The characteristic of the powers within the Strange Heart Realm is completely opposed to the vital energy of heaven and earth within the Return to Nothing Realm, so naturally, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t make use of it. If it were possible to extract spiritual essence from the Black Demons, the descendants from the Swallowing Origin Space wouldn¡¯t have been so passive at the time. After all, spiritual essence can also be used for cultivating, although very troublesome, it still forms a type of resource. And because spiritual essence cannot be extracted from Black Demons, they simply were not a resource, but merely a pure disaster. As the ringing continued, Chen Fei turned his head to look at the Ice Race¡¯s Kun Yu. At this moment, Kun Yu was unable to speak, he could only look at Chen Fei with eyes full of despair and pleading, regretting that he had threatened Chen Fei upon their first meeting. But who could have imagined that this human race¡¯s paragon was hidden so deeply? Chen Fei did not speak; as the power of Space Binding operated, Kun Yu¡¯s body suddenly trembled and exploded into a cloud of blood mist in his reluctance. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei activated the Bronze Rune, and a ray of light flew out from the blood mist into Chen Fei¡¯s body. The chill in his soul continued for a moment, somewhat to Chen Fei¡¯s surprise, the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm of this Ice Race member had actually improved his talents a bit. Celestial Suppression operated, integrating the power of flesh into his physique. Chen Fei performed God Devouring, not obtaining any useful information, then directly crushed the spiritual essence, instantly enhancing the epiphanies around him. A multitude of insights appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and he absorbed them one by one. Chapter 1147 - Chapter 1147: Chapter 1103 Spiritual Turmoil Chapter 1147: Chapter 1103 Spiritual Turmoil Just now, within the Xuanwu Formation, Chen Fei felt a fleeting temptation at the sight of so many spiritual essences from other alien races, but immediately, he suppressed that thought. Under the watchful gazes of so many Open Heaven Realm warriors in mid-air, for Chen Fei to collect those spiritual essences would be an act too abnormal. You, a mere early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivator, instead of thinking about how to survive, you actually have the leisure to collect the spiritual essences of various races. If any Open Heaven Realm warrior were to take a slight disliking to you, it would mean a devastating blow with the palm. Furthermore, at that moment, warriors from all races within the Rule Integration Realm had perished; your collection of spiritual essences would clearly provoke those races. Therefore, from any perspective, it was inappropriate. Now that they had arrived inside the ruins, all Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm cultivators were separated, naturally leaving them without such concerns. If there is spiritual essence, then quickly use it to cultivate and enhance one¡¯s own cultivation realm. In other spaces within the ruins, all Rule Integration and Open Heaven Realm cultivators gradually discovered that by killing Black Demons, the ruins¡¯ space would become more affectionate towards them. This discovery inevitably made them feel strange. Previously, all cultivators of the Rule Integration and Open Heaven Realms thought that the Black Demons were one with the ruins; otherwise, the Black Demons would not defend the place so desperately. Yet now, they realized that the situation might not be as they assumed. The Black Demons only posed a tremendous threat in large numbers; now that they had been divided, their threat instantly decreased significantly. The key was that the rank of the Black Demons they faced at most matched their own; there were no Black Demons that exceeded their own realms. Therefore, in just a short while, all Black Demons before the Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm warriors were directly slain. Time slowly passed, and the majority of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators quietly waited in place, watching for any changes within the ruins. Meanwhile, the Open Heaven Realm warriors, after slaying the Black Demons, immediately began searching within their divided spaces. After searching for a short while, dozens of Open Heaven Realm warriors could not find a way out and started to attack the Space Barrier. But whether they were early-stage or late-stage Open Heaven Realm, no one could tear apart the Space Barrier. The safeguard left behind by the Swallowing Origin Race in the past was terrifyingly resilient. Chen Fei stood in mid-air, originally thinking that after killing the Black Demons, the ruins would present new ones before him. But half an hour passed, and Chen Fei was still in the desert he started in. Chen Fei was puzzled, but he did not stand idly by; instead, he attempted to integrate into the ruins¡¯ environment using his ¡°Indestructible Vision¡± Divine Power. However, after trying for a while, Chen Fei found that ¡°Indestructible Vision¡± was somewhat effective; the goodwill that the entire ruins had for him deepened a bit more. But it was just a bit, equivalent to the effect of having slain one more Black Demon. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze grew contemplative, just as he was about to try other methods, the entire desert space suddenly fluctuated violently, blurring everything in Chen Fei¡¯s vision. When the space around him became clear again, Chen Fei found himself standing in a jungle, and at the same time, two pairs of eyes fell upon him. Chen Fei looked up to see two late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, one from the Hill Clan and one from the Wu Meng Clan. At the same time, beside Chen Fei, there was only one Black Demon, but this Black Demon had reached the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, the logic behind the operation of these ruins was suddenly something he couldn¡¯t understand again. Chen Fei had guessed that the ruins seemed to want to use their hands to clear out the Black Demons, otherwise there wouldn¡¯t be any goodwill for slaying the Black Demons. And slaying other Rule Integration Realm warriors did not result in any change. If one were to infer from this logic, then the two late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Hill Clan and Wu Meng Clan, and Chen Fei¡¯s apparent realm of early-stage Rule Integration Realm. Is the sudden appearance of a peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon intending to kill all three of them here? Chen Fei even began to doubt whether his realm had been seen through. But even if it had been seen through, it was still just the late-stage Rule Integration Realm, and even when Kun Yu from the Ice Race was slain earlier, it was done with only the power of the late-stage Rule Integration Realm. Seeing the peak Rule Integration Realm rank of the Black Demon, both Ban Shu from the Hill Clan and Wu Kan from the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s faces changed dramatically. Even the late-stage Rule Integration Realm of the Wu Meng Clan could not defeat a peak Rule Integration Realm, especially since the Black Demon could forcibly extract their essence, energy, spirit, and soul. They could withstand the extraction from a Black Demon of the same rank, but the characteristic extraction from a Black Demon that was one level higher was something they could not resist at all. ¡°You stay where you are, and do not act rashly!¡± Ban Shu of the Hill Clan stared at Chen Fei and shouted harshly, retreating continuously backward at the same time. ¡°If you make a move, not only will you die, but when you go out, another group from your human race will also have to die!¡± Wu Kan of the Wu Meng Clan coldly stared at Chen Fei and said. ¡°If I get killed by the Black Demon, you two won¡¯t be attacked?¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly, glancing at the Black Demon beside him. The newly appeared Black Demon would have an extremely brief moment of inactivity, just as it had been previously in the desert when the three Black Demons first appeared. ¡°Stop talking nonsense, I told you not to move, so don¡¯t move. You can choose to be killed by the Black Demon or be killed by us; you are going to die either way!¡± Ban Shu from the Hill Clan scolded. Wu Kan from the Wu Meng Clan no longer spoke, but the threat in his eyes was evident; a mere early-stage Rule Integration Realm human, his death would be inconsequential. Wu Kan found Chen Fei somewhat familiar, and then he remembered Wu Han¡¯s death earlier, which seemed to involve the other party. Apart from that, Wu Kan had no other impression. On the other hand, Ban Shu from the Hill Clan knew who Chen Fei was; a prodigy from the human race, indeed, the name Chen Fei was known throughout the Black Stone Domain. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids slightly lifted, and without asking further, he took a step towards the location of Ban Shu and the others. ¡°How dare you!¡± Seeing Chen Fei approaching him, Ban Shu¡¯s eyes narrowed instantly. Was this an attempt to try and escape by any means necessary? Facing the two of them in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, who did Chen Fei think he was? No matter how extraordinary your talents are, right now, you are just at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm. Moreover, daring to walk towards them¨Cwas he planning to take the Black Demon with them in a mutual destruction? Ban Shu reached out his hand, intending to forcefully immobilize Chen Fei on the spot. He had not acted before because Ban Shu did not want his essence force to be revealed in front of the Black Demon. Although the Black Demon would vanish after killing a cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm, the ruins had become rather eerie, and Ban Shu was not sure if the rule he had just discovered was still applicable. But now that Chen Fei had moved, Ban Shu, no matter how reluctant, had to take action to imprison him. Wu Kan, standing aside, would certainly not intervene. Whether it was status or strength, it could only be Ban Shu who did this. Chen Fei sensed the power surging around him and casually waved his right hand. ¡°Boom!¡± A muffled sound echoed as the blast of air flattened the jungle for dozens of miles around. Ban Shu and Wu Kan were shocked by this sight. How could this human at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm possess such power? Before Ban Shu and Wu Kan could recover from their astonishment, Chen Fei had already appeared in front of them, reaching for the spiritual crowns of Ban Shu and Wu Kan. An extreme sense of oppression surged towards Ban Shu and Wu Kan, causing dread to rise in their hearts. Just as they were about to unleash all their power against Chen Fei, they suddenly found that boundless Tremendous Strength had already fallen upon them. ¡°Thud!¡± The power of Ban Shu and Wu Kan at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm collided with the Space Binding and made a massive sound. But it was just sound, the Space Barrier did not even produce a ripple. Ban Shu and Wu Kan¡¯s eyes widened slightly, unable to comprehend what was happening. The peak of the Rule Integration Realm? Had this human hidden his Cultivation Realm? A cultivator at the Rule Integration Realm managed to conceal his realm, deceiving even the warriors of the Open Heaven Realm? Countless questions and confusions flashed through the minds of Ban Shu, but then, they felt their spiritual crowns clasped by Chen Fei¡¯s palms. All their strength dissipated in an instant, followed by severe pain spreading from their souls, leaving Ban Shu and Wu Kan powerless to ponder over anything else. Chen Fei, using God Devouring, forcefully read the souls of Ban Shu, quickly capturing the memories of the two from just a moment ago. Before Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, there were cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm killed by the Black Demon in this jungle, and afterward, all the Black Demons vanished, leaving only Ban Shu and Wu Kan. If the Black Demon was victorious, would it be forcibly teleported away? From this point, it seemed that the ruins still wanted them to continue killing the Black Demon. But Ban Shu and Wu Kan were only in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and the Black Demons arriving here were always at the peak of that realm. How were they supposed to fight? The spirituality within the ruins seemed to be in a state of chaos. Chaos? Chen Fei¡¯s expression unwittingly shifted slightly. Could the power within these ruins truly be in chaos? After all, the Swallowing Origin Space had been pervaded by the Strange Heart Realm for tens of thousands of years, giving rise to the Black Demon. If there were spiritual powers inside the ruins, being pervaded by the Strange Heart Realm wouldn¡¯t be anything surprising, especially since the Black Demons congregated here, making the pervasion even more severe. ¡°Roar!¡± As Chen Fei pondered, a roar erupted from the Black Demon behind him, followed by its sudden appearance at Chen Fei¡¯s back. The Black Demon¡¯s roar only marginally pulled Ban Shu and Wu Kan back from the excruciating pain in their souls. When they saw the Black Demon appear behind Chen Fei, a glimmer of hope rose in their hearts. This human was overly arrogant, daring to be so careless in front of a peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon! Chen Fei, sensing the attack from the Black Demon behind, released his grip on Ban Shu and Wu Kan. The four types of Space Secondary Rules behind him vibrated intensely, forcibly expanding the distance between them. Although the Black Demon was very close to Chen Fei, when Chen Fei turned around, the Black Demon had just truly torn through the impediments and arrived in front of him. ¡°Bang!¡± Chen Fei lifted his right foot and kicked straight into the chest of the Black Demon. The peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon was sent flying backwards faster than it had approached, crashing into the jungle floor below. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The ground trembled, and countless boulders were hurled into the sky by the violent power. Any glimmer of hope that had risen in Ban Shu and Wu Kan instantly shattered. Before they could think of a way to survive, an enormous power erupted from the surrounding Space Barriers. Ban Shu and Wu Kan were instantly compressed into a mist of blood, dying a death that eliminated their paths. As soon as Ban Shu had died, the power of the ruins descended, sweeping toward the Black Demon still in the pit below. A streak of black light flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. In an instant, a warrior appeared, swept away alongside the Black Demon by the power of the ruins. Chapter 1148 - Chapter 1148: Chapter 1104: Scorching Sun in the Void Chapter 1148: Chapter 1104: Scorching Sun in the Void Chen Fei¡¯s warriors surrounded the space, which continuously fluctuated, but soon, the space stabilized, and the warrior landed in a vast space. Subconsciously, the warrior looked up towards the Celestial Wood, where a light orb, akin to the scorching sun, floated above. However, this was certainly not the scorching sun; despite the warrior¡¯s modest Cultivation Realm, he had reached the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and could easily discern whether it was the scorching sun or not. Moreover, this space was filled with a peculiar medicinal fragrance, which seemed to emanate from the light orb overhead. Apart from the light orb, the enormous space was entirely filled with Black Demons. Black Demons continuously vanished within this space, but some were also teleported back here. These Black Demons were not as frantic as before; they were incredibly quiet, just like the first time Chen Fei encountered them, appearing dull and stupefied. However, as Chen Fei¡¯s warrior entered, all the Black Demons turned to look his way. In the next instant, the warrior was submerged in a wave of blackness. Inside the Ruins Forest, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, filled with thoughtful contemplation. From the moment the warrior appeared in that space until his destruction, it lasted less than a moment, but it was enough for Chen Fei to notice many things. The ruins¡¯ method of teleporting Black Demons was not delicate, allowing Chen Fei to send his warrior into the fray. If Chen Fei could do this, many at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm could as well, and those in the Open Heaven Realm, needless to say. However, it was only Chen Fei¡¯s warrior who entered, indifferent to life or death. If anyone else from the Rule Integration Realm had stepped into that space, they would have met no different fate than the warrior. Even for those in the Open Heaven Realm, given the overwhelming number of Black Demons, their situation would still be hard to determine clearly. Normally, the Rule Bodies of those in the Open Heaven Realm would remain unbreakable even by the Rule Integration Realm, even if they stood there motionless. But these Black Demons possessed a weakening effect, causing the Rule Bodies of the Open Heaven Realm to become less perfect. If not for this, those in the Open Heaven Realm would not forcefully demand the Rule Integration Realm warriors of the Black Stone Domain form an array to storm these ruins. Chen Fei pondered the light orb in the space¡¯s Celestial Wood, wondering if it could be the Supreme Treasure left within the ruins? If it truly was that light orb, even the powerhouses of the Open Heaven Realm would need to first slay at least seventy percent, or even more, of the Black Demons to ensure their safety. If the Open Heaven Realm needed to do this, Chen Fei naturally had no way to obtain the light orb right now. Chen Fei extracted the spiritual essence of Ban Shu, processed the Bronze Fragments to absorb talent and flesh power, and as for the Power of Faith, except for the Meng Clan descendants, other Rule Integration Realms had little. After all, from the emergence in the Swallowing Origin Space to now, actually, only a few days had passed. Chen Fei crushed the spiritual essence of Ban Shu, and a dense epiphany spread around him, with a wealth of insights appearing in his sea of consciousness. A few moments later, as the epiphany dissipated, Chen Fei continued to crush the spiritual essence of Wu Kan, rapidly growing three types of rule fragments. As the epiphany returned to normal, Chen Fei opened his eyes; his cultivation had slightly increased, bringing him one step closer to mastering a complete secondary rule. Chen Fei started to observe the entire forest¡¯s space barrier, but the situation was much like the previous desert and did not yield much gain. At the rear of the forest was the same gigantic torn space rift. Whether it was the desert or this forest, the space rift could not be concealed. If there was a possible exit, it likely would be this one. However, the power inside the space rift was extremely violent, and the ruin¡¯s spirituality seemed to always be attempting self-repair. Thus, the clash of these two powers turned the space rift into a dead end. At least for the Rule Integration Realm, it was definitely impossible to leave through this rift, as for the Open Heaven Realm, perhaps possible, but having come to the ruins, without obtaining the ultimate Supreme Treasure, how could they bear to leave. Even for the initially coerced Wu Meng Clan, Xuan Clan, and descendants of the Meng Clan of the Open Heaven Realm, they might have initially had no interest in the ruins. But now that they were here, naturally, their hearts could not possibly be devoid of desire. Especially for the two individuals from the Meng Clan¡¯s descendant Open Heaven Realms, these ruins were specifically set for the descendants of the Meng Clan; if anyone had a chance to obtain the Supreme Treasure within the ruins, it was definitely them. But that is under the premise that the ruin¡¯s spirituality was still normal. Given the current situation, the ruin¡¯s spirituality clearly had issues. The critical point was that it was also split in two by the Sealing Heaven Finger, leaving how much of the ruin¡¯s spirituality was still normal hard to clarify. Chen Fei floated in mid-air, and two hours later, ripples started to emerge from a corner of the forest. Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly changed; the transfer speed had indeed become faster. He had thought he would have to wait another hour. Moreover, it was not Chen Fei being transferred this time, which meant if the Black Demons weren¡¯t defeated, there was no transfer out but rather other beings were transferred here for support? Just as when Chen Fei¡¯s first space was the desert, three Black Demons died first, so Chen Fei was transferred to the forest. And for Ban Shu, they had not slain any Black Demons previously, so they waited in the forest for Chen Fei and a late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon. The ripples dissipated, revealing two figures. One was a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm member of the Wu Meng Clan, and the other was a peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon. Having a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm assist a battle at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, this ruin¡¯s spirituality has truly gone mad. That is to say, Chen Fei¡¯s previous shift here wasn¡¯t because the ruin recognized his true Cultivation Realm, but purely because the spirituality of this ruin¡¯s logic had already encountered issues. The Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Fan Xie saw the Peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon beside him, his expression drastically changed, and he flew toward Chen Fei¡¯s position frantically. ¡°You¡­¡± Before Fan Xie could finish speaking, his entire form froze in mid-air, unable to speak or move his eyes. Chen Fei looked at Fan Xie, thought for a moment, then waved his hand and flung him onto the ground nearby. There was no need to hear out the rest of this mid-stage Rule Integration Realm Wu Meng Clan member¡¯s words, for he knew exactly what he wanted to say. As for the creatures within the Black Stone Domain, the Wu Meng Clan always maintained a haughty attitude. Unless there were no interests involved, the Wu Meng Clan wouldn¡¯t go out of their way to trouble you. But once entangled, like in the current life-or-death crisis, the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s initial reaction would certainly be to let the creatures of the Black Stone Domain take the fall for them; there would be no surprises. In the eyes of the Wu Meng Clan, they believed they had the right and the power to do so. The creatures of the Black Stone Domain had no choice but to obey because disobedience meant death. ¡°Boom!¡± In the explosion, Fan Xie¡¯s body embedded into a crater, his face pale, and blood trapped in his abdominal cavity, unable to exit. In Fan Xie¡¯s mind, everything was in disarray, this human had actually hidden his Cultivation Realm! If you had revealed your late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivation earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have exhibited such an attitude at the beginning. Although the Wu Meng Clan looked down upon all races of the Black Stone Domain mentally, they would still show restraint when facing those with a higher realm than themselves. Chen Fei was unaware of the thoughts of the members of the Wu Meng Clan behind him; at that moment, he decided to slay the Peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon in front of him. The logic behind the operation of this ruin¡¯s spirituality wasn¡¯t entirely clear to Chen Fei yet, but one thing was certain ¡ª slaying Black Demons was something the ruin¡¯s spirituality insisted on. There was a possibility that the ruin¡¯s spirituality knew these Black Demons were a scourge to the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Clan. Perhaps it was due to some mechanism, such as the ruin¡¯s power being unable to directly eradicate these Black Demons, since essentially, they were transformations of the Swallowing Origin Clan. Of course, this was just Chen Fei¡¯s speculation. Whether it was true or not, only time would tell. After all, the ruin¡¯s spirituality had gone mad now; many things were utterly incomprehensible. But trying more within his capable range was the only way to figure out the true underlying logic. ¡°Roar!¡± The Black Demon fully awoke and immediately saw Chen Fei in front of it. The next moment, the Black Demon teleported in front of Chen Fei, a claw swinging toward Chen Fei¡¯s head. Chen Fei looked at the Black Demon, igniting the fragments of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind within him, black thunder roamed over his body, and simultaneously, the power of faith within the divine statue boiled, tinting the black thunder with a layer of golden light. Chen Fei lifted his right foot and kicked toward the Black Demon. The four kinds of Space Secondary Rules resonated, stretching the distance between the Black Demon¡¯s attack and Chen Fei, while shortening the distance of Chen Fei¡¯s kick to the Black Demon. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, the complete entity of the Black Demon was divided into different areas. Chen Fei bullied the Black Demon a bit; this entity with low intelligence, unlike other Peak Rule Integration Realm beings, couldn¡¯t directly use complete secondary rules to crush the variations in Chen Fei¡¯s space rules. ¡°Clang!¡± The collision of Chen Fei¡¯s right foot and the Black Demon¡¯s chest emitted a sound like metal clashing, sending the Black Demon¡¯s body tumbling back and smashing into the ground. Compared to the previous Peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon, this Black Demon¡¯s strength was a bit stronger. ¡°Roar!¡± From the pit in the ground, the Black Demon roared madly. Even though there was a huge gap in its chest due to the corrosion of the power of faith, it didn¡¯t significantly affect this Black Demon. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei appeared above the Black Demon, stepping down on its body and pressing it back into the pit. The Qianyuan Sword appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand, accompanied by a sky-shaking sword cry, the blade of the Qianyuan Sword plunged directly into the Black Demon¡¯s forehead. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The raging power within the sword¡¯s blade, along with the power of faith, furiously stirred within the Black Demon, causing its struggles to weaken in moments until it stopped moving and dissipated into a cloud of black mist. In this ruin, the Black Demon didn¡¯t possess its imperishable characteristic and couldn¡¯t draw essence, energy, spirit, and soul from Chen Fei. Apart from recklessly fighting to its death, it really wasn¡¯t comparable to a normal Peak Rule Integration Realm being. At the very least, a Peak Rule Integration Realm being would use more tactics, while the Black Demon was straightforward. Chen Fei withdrew the Qianyuan Sword, sensing that the ruin¡¯s favorability towards him had increased slightly. In the distance, Fan Xie was completely stupefied, this human not only hid his realm but could also fight across ranks. Chapter 1149 - Chapter 1149: Chapter 1105: Destiny is Irresistible Chapter 1149: Chapter 1105: Destiny is Irresistible To cut down a cultivator at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm was an event that had not occurred within the Wu Meng Clan for many years. Not to mention that this human actually did so after only a few moves, directly slaying one at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. This was even more exaggerated than overcoming a disparity in cultivation levels, as it represented a complete and overwhelming power gap. Is this a native of the Black Stone Domain from the human race? Fan Xie was still in mental disarray when he suddenly felt the Space Barrier that imprisoned him begin to contract, and a fear of death instantly occupied his entire mind. Fan Xie wanted to scream, but he simply couldn¡¯t. With a muffled sound, Fan Xie burst into a mist of blood, his life and path both extinguished. Chen Fei extended his left hand, and Fan Xie¡¯s spiritual essence flew towards him. The Bronze Rune operated, a ray of light surged in, and a cool sensation washed over his soul. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly. The younger generation of the Wu Meng Clan indeed had greater potential than the beings of the Black Stone Domain. This mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was far from the limit for this member of the Wu Meng Clan. Chen Fei applied the God Devouring technique and read the fragmented soul within the spiritual essence. A realization dawned on him; this Fan Xie belonged to a major clan within the Wu Meng Clan and was currently under the protection of someone in the Open Heaven Realm. His status and position were not much different from Wu Han¡¯s in the past, and his talent was also quite excellent. His main martial arts technique was also the Nine Heavens Star Kill, which for the Rule Integration Realm within the Wu Meng Clan, was considered the best choice. Unless one¡¯s inherent characteristic truly leaned towards a certain rule, the geniuses of the Wu Meng Clan would generally cultivate this technique. Chen Fei crushed Fan Xie¡¯s spiritual essence and continued cultivating. Meanwhile, the Rule Integration Realm cultivators within the Ruins started to suffer casualties, and it was widespread. Although it didn¡¯t reach the scale of tens of thousands of Rule Integration Realm cultivators falling during the final rush outside the Ruins, for those already weakened and yet to fully recover Rule Integration Realm cultivators, it was truly adding insult to injury. At first, all Rule Integration Realm cultivators thought the same as Chen Fei, assuming the Black Demons that appeared would be matched in rank to themselves, ensuring an easy kill or, at the very least, a manageable one. But as the second wave of Black Demons descended, indeed, some Rule Integration Realm cultivators were matched with Black Demons of the same rank or even lower than their own realms. But many more faced Black Demons higher than their own realms, leading to a bloody massacre. Within the Ruins, the members of the Wu Meng Clan, who now lacked the protection of the Open Heaven Realm, faced the same predicament as those from the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain. The third round of battles with the Black Demons ended quickly, taking less than a short time before the fourth round of matching began. The Ruins accelerated the distribution of Black Demons. This time, Chen Fei killed a Black Demon first and then a Rule Integration Realm cultivator from the Wu Meng Clan; thus, as Chen Fei had previously anticipated, the Ruins began to teleport him out of the jungle area. As the surrounding space solidified, Chen Fei found himself standing on a mountain peak, with a descendent of the Tun Yuan Race standing in the distance. Coincidentally, Chen Fei was quite familiar with him. From the Ancient Hug Tribe, You Tu, at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated. It seemed that the Ruins¡¯ rules for matching Rule Integration Realm cultivators were related to bonds? In the first three rounds, members of the Ice Race, Evil Clans, and Wu Meng Clan had appeared, and now it was someone from this Ancient Hug Tribe. But if it was a matter of bonds, Chen Fei, being of the human race, should be matched with someone from the human race. Contrarily, the Ruins consistently did not do so, and aside from the Ruins¡¯ spirituality becoming frenzied, there probably was another power influencing the Ruins. The Open Heaven Realm Black Demons? The spirit of the Ruins always seemed to act in contradicting ways. Two Black Demons appeared beside Chen Fei, both at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, and from their aura, they were slightly stronger than the one Chen Fei had just slain. Upon seeing the two peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demons, You Tu¡¯s expression altered slightly. Even though Black Demons were easier to slay than before, facing two of them at the same rank was still an extremely dangerous affair for You Tu. Especially considering that You Tu had been injured while fighting Black Demons outside the Ruins and had only slightly recovered since then. With this thought, You Tu glanced at the human that appeared alongside the Black Demons. A shadow of a mountainous range appeared over Chen Fei¡¯s head, with tremendous gravity pressing down on him. After three rounds, everyone within the Ruins, except for those who were continuously victorious, had understood that as soon as a Rule Integration Realm cultivator fell, the Black Demons would automatically be teleported away. In such cases, You Tu naturally did not hesitate to allow this human to die first. He estimated that the Black Demons would disappear before they even had a chance to awaken. Chen Fei looked up at the mountain descending from the sky and propped it up with a single hand. ¡°Thud!¡± The mountain, as if solid, imparted a massive force that made the ground below tremble violently. You Tu¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly; even though the mountain was just a casual strike from You Tu, it was still not something a Rule Integration Realm Early-Stage cultivator could withstand. You Tu kept his gaze on the human in front of him and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, and then he remembered; he had seen this human amongst the many Rule Integration Realm human clansmen outside Jiguang City. At that time, this human stood in the back and wasn¡¯t conspicuous. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± Chen Fei applied slight force with his supporting left hand, and the mountain trembled. In the next moment, the mountain suddenly exploded, turning into a massive shockwave that swept all around. Chen Fei took a step forward and disappeared from his original location. Caught between You Tu and the two peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demons, Chen Fei made the same choice as You Tu. But Chen Fei did not target them because they were hard to kill, rather, killing You Tu yielded more resources. Back at the Ancient Hug Tribe, You Tu and You Zhu did not dare to leave the tribe at will because of You Bing¡¯s death, and Chen Fei had no opportunity to kill them. Chen Fei originally thought that if the Ancient Hug Tribe continued to be restless, he would wait for You Tu or You Zhu to leave the tribe alone and kill one of them, ensuring the other could not escape death either. If they kept quiet, Chen Fei would have peacefully cultivated in Jiguang City, waiting to break through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm and then, in one fell swoop, obliterate the Ancient Hug Tribe. But later on, all cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm from the Black Stone Domain were summoned, so the plan could not be carried out. The meeting today could only be described as fate! Seeing this member of the human race charging straight at him, You Tu¡¯s eyebrows slightly creased, inevitably feeling that he couldn¡¯t quite fathom the other¡¯s intention. Just now, following Chen Fei¡¯s crushing of the mountain, his late-stage Rule Integration Realm¡¯s cultivation had been revealed. The leap from the early to the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm was immense. However, You Tu did not understand Chen Fei¡¯s past and, although surprised at how ingeniously Chen Fei had concealed his aura just now, he was not as astounded as the other Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Black Stone Domain. You Tu merely observed the member of the human race charging fiercely towards him, understanding that his opponent must have something to rely on. But almost immediately, You Tu snorted coldly, and with a wave of his Quicksand Blade, a cloud of yellow sand billowed towards Chen Fei. If it had been outside, You Tu might have observed a bit more, but now inside the ruins, he had to either face two peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demons or this late-stage Rule Integration Realm human. The choice was obvious. Chen Fei looked at the yellow sand that almost obscured the heavens and the earth; within his soul, the fragments of the Earth, Water, Fire, Wind Rules ignited, and the Power of Destruction that had not yet fully erupted was ignited alongside the Mountain Rain Thunder Lightning Rule Fragments. ¡°Hiss!¡± As the abyss-like blade of the Qianyuan Sword fell, a massive crevice was cleaved through the cloud of yellow sand; Chen Fei¡¯s form moved swiftly, arriving before You Tu, his sword tip striking towards You Tu¡¯s skull. ¡°Clang!¡± The ferocious power from the blade of the Qianyuan Sword transmitted to You Tu¡¯s Quicksand Blade. As a top grade Dao artifact, the Quicksand Blade was struck with a shocking arc by the merely low-grade Dao Qianyuan Sword. It seemed as though in the next moment, the spine of the Quicksand Blade would shatter. You Tu, seeing Chen Fei effortlessly cut through his Quicksand Blade¡¯s defense, couldn¡¯t help but involuntarily shudder with fear in his heart. But Chen Fei was too fast; You Tu didn¡¯t even have time to retreat and could only block with his Quicksand Blade. But this block could not stop the rampant force within the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s blade; the overwhelming power tore through the Quicksand Blade, ruthlessly shattering the essence force within You Tu¡¯s body and completely dispersing the power inside his rule body. With this one strike, You Tu was not gravely injured, but his defensive posture was thoroughly broken, and he could only watch helplessly as the human in front of him lifted his sword edge to strike again. ¡°Ahh!¡± You Tu roared furiously, madly attempting to muster his internal power. In this dire situation, You Tu managed to do so, rapidly gathering the scattered essence force. But You Tu was fast, and Chen Fei¡¯s sword edge was faster. After the previous move broke You Tu¡¯s defense, the outcome had been determined. ¡°Hiss!¡± The blade of the Qianyuan Sword pierced You Tu¡¯s forehead, and the power contained within the sword edge extinguished all life within You Tu in an instant. You Tu had sustained injuries, and his battle strength was far from his peak condition. But even if You Tu had not been injured, facing Chen Fei, the result would not have been much different; at best, it would have gone from two moves to three before being killed. You Tu¡¯s mouth moved slightly as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, no words came forth, and in the next moment, his body burst into a cloud of blood mist. Chen Fei pulled his left hand back, extracting You Tu¡¯s spiritual essence from the blood mist. With the Bronze Rune and the Divine Statue at work, his talents, flesh power, and faith surged into Chen Fei¡¯s body without missing a single one. Chen Fei executed God Devouring and briefly checked You Tu¡¯s Memory Fragments, finding a lot of information coinciding with what he knew about You Bing. Upon You Tu¡¯s death, the two Black Demons were forcibly teleported away. This Black Demon, if it were attacked while still unawakened, would forcefully awaken due to the crisis; so facing the Black Demon, one could at most have the advantage of some preemptive strikes. Chen Fei saw the Black Demon vanish, then crushed You Tu¡¯s spiritual essence in his hand. This was the third peak Rule Integration Realm powerhouse Chen Fei had killed, each of their spiritual essence allowing Chen Fei to rapidly elevate his realm of cultivation. Epiphanies enveloped him, and a wealth of realizations appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. In barely a few moments, Chen Fei opened his eyes, and suddenly, a wave of spatial fluctuation enveloped him. Chen Fei was momentarily taken aback; wasn¡¯t it that his position would not be moved upon killing someone in the Rule Integration Realm? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Had the logic behind the operation of the ruins changed again? With a solemn expression, Chen Fei gripped the Qianyuan Sword tightly. In just a little while, the blurry surroundings rapidly solidified. Far from danger, instead, a shattered image of a bronze cauldron appeared in front of him, but this cauldron was not a solid object, it was just projected here. Chen Fei was not the first to appear here, hundreds of various clan Rule Integration Realm cultivators were already present, but were still separated from each other by spatial barriers. As Chen Fei observed the bronze cauldron, more and more figures began to appear around him, all who had previously entered the ruins, both of the Rule Integration Realm and the Open Heaven Realm. Chapter 1150 - Chapter 1150: Chapter 1106: Over a Thousand Rule Crystals Chapter 1150: Chapter 1106: Over a Thousand Rule Crystals Time passed for a short time, and no more beings from the Rule Integration Realm or the Open Heaven Realm appeared around them. Chen Fei surveyed the individuals of the human race that had appeared here from the Rule Integration Realm, and his face involuntarily showed a slight change. Not only Chen Fei, but all the beings from the Rule Integration Realm of various races felt the same. It wasn¡¯t that there had been some change in this space, but rather that there were too few from the Rule Integration Realm that had appeared here. At the time of entering the ruins, the number of individuals from the Rule Integration Realm was at least over twenty thousand, but now, the number of Rule Integration beings here was just over ten thousand. That is to say, in the short span of the last four rounds of matching and killing, several thousand to nearly ten thousand from the Rule Integration Realm had died. This loss was only slightly less than that of the previous clashes outside the ruins. They had hoped that after entering the ruins, they might be somewhat safer, and it seemed that the first round of matching had confirmed this point at the beginning. But now it was realized that the danger had never disappeared, and the Rule Integration beings were still vanishing at an extremely fast rate. And clearly, coming to these ruins was not what those in the Rule Integration Realm had in mind; they were forced here by the higher-ranking beings from the Open Heaven Realm. An undeserved disaster, simply because your power is inferior, you must be involuntarily swept along. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tightly. The number of human beings from the Rule Integration Realm had decreased directly by half, from over a thousand before entering the ruins to now less than five hundred. Moreover, the most important peak beings of the Rule Integration Realm¨Cbefore entering the ruins, there had already been twelve on the verge of death and in a comatose state, in addition to Dao Yuefeng, who had already been in a coma, leaving only six of the human imperial sovereign realm. But now, as Chen Fei looked over, he only saw four peak beings of the Rule Integration Realm, completely clueless about the current state of the other two. Were they like the other thirteen imperial sovereigns, close to death and in a coma, taken into the Qiankun Cauldron? Or had they completely perished, their paths destroyed? The strength of the human race had plummeted to an unprecedented low, and right now within the ruins, there seemed no visible way out. Not only had the human race suffered heavy losses, but many other smaller clans from the Black Stone Domain were nearly wiped out. Even for the two major clans, the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan, while the Open Heaven Realm had not lost anyone, the Rule Integration Realm had also suffered many casualties. Inside the ruins, there was truly a sense where all beings were equal. Destiny completely depended on your own strength. Support from behind, at this time, could no longer reach you. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze became slightly more concentrated as the brutal scene of survival of the fittest in the Return to Nothing Realm was vividly displayed before his eyes. As no more figures teleported here, the fragmented bronze cauldron emitted a hazy light, then enveloped the entire space. A message appeared in the mental defense. Chen Fei¡¯s eyebrows moved slightly. Killing Black Demons can actually be exchanged for rewards. This broken bronze cauldron had gathered all Rule Integration and Open Heaven Realm beings here, actually opening the permissions for exchange. At this moment, Chen Fei was somewhat certain that the spirituality of the ruins was indeed influenced by other forces, and most likely they were the Open Heaven Realm Black Demons. The spirituality of the ruins had realized the horrific losses of the Rule Integration Realm beings. If things continued this way, the Rule Integration Realm might be extinct before all the Black Demons died. Should the number of Rule Integration beings within the ruins be insufficient, it might trigger other changes, making even those high-ranking Open Heaven Realm beings unable to eradicate the remaining Black Demons. Just as at the beginning outside the ruins, so many experts from the Open Heaven Realm were unable to break into the ruins. If there were no more numerous Rule Integration beings, would the characteristic of the Black Demons being imperishable and the power to greatly weaken the Open Heaven Realm reappear? All sorts of speculation arose in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. He could not determine the truth, but it seemed that the spirituality of the ruins did not wish for the Rule Integration beings to continue dying. Chen Fei redirected a wisp of mental defense into the projection of the bronze cauldron before him. Immediately after, a dazzling array of exchangeable treasures appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s perception. Numerous Rule Crystals! Chen Fei was a bit dazed by the sight of over a thousand Rule Crystals. Are Rule Crystals now being presented in such quantities? But soon, Chen Fei thought of the identity of this bronze cauldron. If this was the legendary Heavenly Origin Tripod, even if it was only a secondary cauldron, the inherent power would be unimaginable, belonging to power above the eighth tier. For the clans of the Black Stone Domain, Rule Crystals were quite precious. Apart from extracting them from the fallen lower realms, they were seldom found anywhere else in the Black Stone Domain. But for an Eighth Tier Race like the Heavenly Origin Clan, perhaps those Rule Integration Realm spirit materials could be produced in bulk. A Seventh Rank Race, like the Wu Meng Clan, is far from reaching this point, but the Eighth Rank represents a completely different world. For Chen Fei to speculate about the material wealth of the Eighth Rank from his Sixth Tier perspective was inherently a very biased thing to do. However, since this bronze cauldron had already shattered to such an extent, it likely no longer had the power of the Eighth Tier. Otherwise, the beings showing up in the ruins right now wouldn¡¯t be from the late stages of the Seventh Rank Open Heaven Realm. It would be directly the Eighth Tier Creation Realm¡¯s experts, reigning over the entire Black Stone Domain. The affairs of the Seventh Rank Open Heaven Realm wouldn¡¯t even be a concern. It was precisely because what was left behind by the Heavenly Origin Clan was deemed insignificant that from the beginning till the end, no breath of an Eighth Tier expert had appeared in the Black Stone Domain. Sometimes, when treasures are not of a high enough tier, it instead causes the clans within the Black Stone Domain to suffer immensely. If an Eighth Tier expert were willing to come to these ruins, they would simply steamroll through the entire place. Then there would be no need for those in the Rule Integration Realm to form arrays to pave the way, leading to the heavy losses sustained by various clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realms today. Those in the Open Heaven Realm, naturally, couldn¡¯t care less, but only those within the Rule Integration Realm can truly understand the dangers and helplessness involved. This shattered bronze cauldron now likely lacks the ability to produce Rule Crystals anymore. In addition to Rule Crystals, Chen Fei also saw the Dimension Origins. Compared to the over a thousand Rule Crystals, the amount of Dimension Origins was much less, but there were still several hundred portions. This was the first time Chen Fei truly felt what it meant to be rich. Compared to the exchange items inside this bronze cauldron, Chen Fei¡¯s personal wealth now truly seemed negligible. The Rule Crystals and Dimension Origins greatly attracted Chen Fei¡¯s attention. Besides these two, there were other precious treasures. Plant-based spirit materials were rare, while most precious treasures were more towards minerals or metals. There were also pills, which Chen Fei suspected were all created by this bronze cauldron back in the day. What made the Tun Yuan Clan believe they could rise again back in the day? This bronze cauldron provides a vivid answer to that question. Given these resources, if the Tun Yuan Clan descendants had even decent talent, the number of those at the early stages of the Open Heaven Realm would certainly not be few. And as the number of those in the early stage of Open Heaven Realm increased, the count of those advancing in rank would naturally increase over time. The foundation of a clan is accumulated bit by bit. However, it¡¯s a pity that although the Tun Yuan Clan had well-laid plans, the passage of time changed everything. Rule Crystals and Dimension Origins are far from being the most precious among these exchange items, as these two mainly target those in the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm. Of course, they are not entirely ineffective for those in the Open Heaven Realm, but it can only be said that they¡¯re better than nothing. Amongst the numerous exchange items, Chen Fei also saw many of the legendary Seventh Rank Spirit Materials. They¡¯re indeed the stuff of legends, because although the Black Stone Domain isn¡¯t devoid of Seventh Rank Spirit Materials, most of them were harvested many years ago. Till now, Chen Fei had only seen a few sparse references in the human race¡¯s archives. Compared to the several thousands of Sixth Grade Spirit Materials commonly available, the quantity of these Seventh Rank Spirit Materials was significantly less. With so many precious treasures present, the expressions of those in the Rule Integration Realm present underwent dramatic changes, and even the several dozen Open Heaven Realm experts couldn¡¯t keep their composure at the sight of so many spirit materials. Especially those in the late stages of the Open Heaven Realm, the greed in their eyes as they looked at the Supreme Treasures ranked at the forefront among the exchange items was undisguised. They came to the Black Stone Domain and ventured into the ruins of the Tun Yuan Clan, wasn¡¯t it precisely for these Supreme Treasures? If they managed to get these items, talking about advancing to the Eighth Stage Creation Realm would be presumptuous, but with their current foundation, the chance to break through to the Peak of the Open Heaven Realm would increase by at least thirty percent. Don¡¯t underestimate this thirty percent. Relying on themselves, breaking through to the peak of the Open Heaven Realm would not even have a five percent chance. If they fail in their breakthrough, they would consume their origin energy, greatly reduce their lifespan, and make their next attempt at breaking through even more elusive. Therefore, without great confidence, those in the late stages of the Open Heaven Realm don¡¯t dare to recklessly attempt breaking through to the Peak of Open Heaven Realm. Several late-stage Open Heaven Realm experts glanced at the other exchange items, all supreme treasures greatly beneficial to those in the Open Heaven Realm. If they hadn¡¯t already tried and failed to forcefully tear apart the barrier of the ruins, they might have directly started, turning the ruins upside down. All those in the Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm were studying the exchange rules of this bronze cauldron, and Chen Fei was no exception. He had his sights on those Seventh Rank Spirit Materials too but, without a doubt, Rule Crystals and Dimension Origins were more cost-effective. The contribution points required to exchange the two were completely different. The source of contribution points was quite simple and crude¨Cslaying Black Demons. Different Cultivation Realms of the Black Demons yielded different amounts of contribution points. A Black Demon in the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm was worth one contribution point, mid-stage three points, late-stage six points, and a Black Demon at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm was worth a straight twenty contribution points. Naturally, the strength of those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm actually varies greatly. Someone controlling a single secondary rule compared to someone who controls four, the strength isn¡¯t exactly worlds apart, but it¡¯s indeed not on the same level. Yet, at the bronze cauldron side, all Black Demons at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm were worth the same amount of contribution points. Slaying Black Demons in the Open Heaven Realm directly starts at a hundred contribution points. If there were a choice in killing the Black Demons, then all those in the Rule Integration Realm would not choose the peak stage Black Demons, but within the ruins, there is no choice. Whatever Cultivation Realm Black Demon you are matched with, is what you face. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only If they couldn¡¯t win, the only option was to find a way for those on their side in the Rule Integration Realm to die, to avoid the Black Demon. In just four short rounds of matching, thousands in the Rule Integration Realm perished, with how many killed by Black Demons being truly hard to say. That¡¯s the rule for acquiring contribution points, but for the exchange rules ¨C the bronze cauldron actually set a threshold. A Rule Crystal for thirty contribution points ¨C Chen Fei currently does not have enough. And even if he did, he couldn¡¯t exchange them, because the bronze cauldron demands starting from the most basic items. Chapter 1151 - Chapter 1151: Chapter 1107: Comparable to the Heritage of Celestial Suppression Chapter 1151: Chapter 1107: Comparable to the Heritage of Celestial Suppression Simply put, before you can exchange for Rule Crystals, you first have to qualify for the exchange, which means you need to have spent contribution points up to a hundred. Only then will you have the right to exchange for Rule Crystals. Each precious treasure within this bronze cauldron has a prerequisite condition; once you¡¯ve met it, you can exchange at will. This exchange rule, how should I put it, it encourages those in the Rule Integration Realm present to vigorously kill Black Demons in order to obtain the spirit materials they need. But the presence of the bronze cauldron here, isn¡¯t it meant to enhance the strength of those in the Rule Integration Realm a bit? Having such a threshold essentially makes the possibility to immediately enhance one¡¯s strength disappear. The spirituality of this bronze cauldron always manifests very odd contrarian behaviors; it¡¯s unknown whether it¡¯s influenced by the Strange Heart Realm or manipulated by the Black Demons. Or perhaps, the bronze cauldron itself doesn¡¯t want to give these precious treasures to those in the Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm present. After all, these supreme treasures are meant to be left for the descendants of the Yuan Clan to rise again. Chen Fei shifted his gaze away from the Rule Crystal and looked at the other sixth-grade spiritual materials. Most of the sixth-grade spiritual materials Chen Fei actually had on him, after all, he had killed so many in the Rule Integration Realm. In the Black Stone Domain, seventh rank spirit materials were hard to come by, but most of the sixth-grade ones were still produced; otherwise, the number of cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm within the Black Stone Domain wouldn¡¯t have reached such quantities before. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Having had all his attention captured by the Rule Crystals just now, Chen Fei now saw the selection of martial arts. Compared to the immediate impact of precious treasures, martial arts could definitely not bring about any improvement to those in the Rule Integration Realm or Open Heaven Realm in the short term. Even if you were on the verge of breaking through, and you obtained a breakthrough secret technique, it would still require some time cultivating before you could possibly apply this secret technique. But Chen Fei didn¡¯t need that. As long as he had enough epiphanies, Chen Fei could quickly increase his proficiency in martial arts, thereby forming battle strength. Moreover, in many cases where Chen Fei did not need spirit materials, choosing the martial arts left by the Yuan Clan was undoubtedly a good decision. Chen Fei glanced at the seventh-tier martial arts of the Yuan Clan, which starts at a thousand contribution points, and the choice of seventh-tier martial arts is only unlocked if one has a record of slaying seventh-tier Black Demons. A thousand contribution points, Chen Fei could already exchange for over thirty Rule Crystals. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze swept around, finally settling on a particular martial art. Emptiness Technique! Chen Fei had originally seen this martial art within the fragmented soul of You Bing from the Ancient Hug Tribe, because it could cultivate the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡±, which was precisely the Space Secondary Rule that Chen Fei was still missing. This martial art required sixty contribution points to exchange, with no starting requirement, but most in the Rule Integration Realm would probably not even entertain the thought of exchanging at that cost. Not to mention the hefty exchange fee, the key issue is the Space Secondary Rules; those who could adapt to them in the Rule Integration Realm were already very few. But for Chen Fei, the value of this martial art exceeded more than ninety percent of the precious treasures inside the bronze cauldron. Chen Fei currently had twenty-four contribution points; the number of Black Demons he killed wasn¡¯t many, as he was more preoccupied with exploring the inner workings of these ruins. That amount of contribution points can¡¯t be said to be small, as it could already exchange for quite a few precious treasures, but for the Rule Crystals and martial arts that Chen Fei wanted, it was far from enough. Chen Fei again examined the exchangeable items within the bronze cauldron and did not discover any other surprises. Chen Fei withdrew his mental defense and looked elsewhere; many in the Rule Integration Realm had already started exchanging and were immediately consuming what they had obtained. Mostly healing elixirs, after all, at this moment, the vast majority of those in the Rule Integration Realm were wounded, and they definitely would have carried some healing items within their mystical treasures, but these were presumably inferior to those within the bronze cauldron. A short time passed in the blink of an eye; spatial ripples rose, and the scenery around Chen Fei once again became blurred. When it cleared up, Chen Fei found himself back at the peak from before. Ripples appeared in the space ahead, and the next moment, an early stage Black Demon from the Rule Integration Realm appeared in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. This time there were no cultivators of other races from the Rule Integration Realm; it seemed the operation logic of the bronze cauldron had changed again. And the Black Demon transported here started from the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Roar!¡± As soon as the Black Demon appeared, it let out a roar toward Chen Fei, then vanished on the spot, charging at Chen Fei. This Black Demon lacked the initial phase of disorientation from before; it was clear-headed upon appearance, perhaps another outcome of the contest between the spirituality of the bronze cauldron and the Open Heaven Realm Black Demons. Those in the Rule Integration Realm within the ruins had no choice but to follow the arrangements of the bronze cauldron. However, the current situation didn¡¯t seem too terrible. Is this the beginning of a reassessment of the true battle strength of every cultivator in the Rule Integration Realm? Chen Fei stretched out his right hand, and the vanished Black Demon appeared mid-air, its movements frozen by the overpowering spatial Tremendous Strength, as if it were an insect sealed in amber. The next moment, the Black Demon shattered, turning into a cloud of black mist that dissipated without a trace. An early stage Black Demon from the Rule Integration Realm was too fragile in Chen Fei¡¯s hands. With the Black Demon¡¯s vital energy cut off, a wave of fluctuations emerged within Chen Fei¡¯s mind, information from the bronze cauldron. ¡°` After slaying the Black Demon, one can choose to return directly to the Exchange Space, with a short time to pause for breath. As long as you slay a Black Demon, you can choose to go, whether you exchange something or not; there is a moment to catch your breath. In some ways, this allows all cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, and even in the Open Heaven Realm, to have a better chance of survival. Those dozens in the Open Heaven Realm who coerced the Rule Integration Realm cultivators within the Black Stone Domain to come here are now all wrapped up and forced into combat with these Black Demons. Essentially, this bronze cauldron isn¡¯t much different from those in the Open Heaven Realm, but at least, the cauldron offers some carrots for temptation. Whereas those dozens in the Open Heaven Realm simply use your life as a threat. Seeing that Chen Fei didn¡¯t request to return to the Exchange Space, the space in front of him rippled once again, and the next moment, a Black Demon of a higher rank appeared, now in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly; it might be because he had slain the early-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon too quickly previously, causing a change in the rank of the Black Demon. If Chen Fei continued to slay them quickly now, the next Black Demon to appear would likely be at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. For Chen Fei, a peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon didn¡¯t pose much of a problem, but the quantity of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind rule fragments is limited. Even without the small Open Heaven Realm state, with the rule fragments Chen Fei currently possessed and a physique nearing four secondary rules, he wasn¡¯t afraid of an ordinary peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon. However, the efficiency of slaughter isn¡¯t as good as killing more Rule Integration Realm late-stage Black Demons¨Cnot only is it more effortless, but it is also less dangerous. With this thought, Chen Fei, wielding the Qianyuan Sword, charged at the Black Demon, putting on quite a performance with his moves. Chen Fei didn¡¯t know whether the spirituality of the bronze cauldron was strict or lenient in assessing the battle strength of every Rule Integration Realm cultivator, so he simply played along in the safest manner possible. The exchanges between Rule Integration Realm cultivators are actually very swift; in just a short time, hundreds of moves have been made. Feeling it was enough, Chen Fei plunged his sword into the head of the Black Demon, and under the trembling of the Space Rules, this late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon burst into a cloud of black mist and disappeared. Chen Fei floated in midair, not returning to the Exchange Space, watching ahead. After a short while, ripples formed again, and another late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon appeared, bringing a slight smile to Chen Fei¡¯s face. One after another¡­ Chen Fei always slew a late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon after several hundred moves, and after killing three, he would return to the Exchange Space to exchange for an insignificant healing medicine that only required a few contribution points. The bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality should be somewhat muddled; Chen Fei¡¯s rather unconvincing performance should have been easily discovered, considering the tens of thousands of Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the ruins. But for the spirituality of such a supreme treasure, it should be quite easy to analyze the situation of such a number of battles. Yet oddly, the bronze cauldron, despite needing to reassess the battle strength of each Rule Integration Realm cultivator before, indeed seems to have significant issues with its spirituality. Following his own rhythm, Chen Fei¡¯s contribution points accumulated more and more, reaching sixty-one. Without any hesitation, Chen Fei immediately exchanged his points for the Emptiness Technique martial arts. Chen Fei also worried that the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality might malfunction at any time, so it was better to secure the gains first. On the mountain peak, Chen Fei sparred with the Black Demon while reading the inheritance stone in his hand. After several hundred moves, Chen Fei first dissipated the Black Demon into a cloud of black mist, then continued to read the martial arts in his hand. After Chen Fei killed five more late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demons, he finished reading through the entire Emptiness Technique. One significant change after the marked improvement of his talent was that the time Chen Fei needed to read through such a level of inheritance had been halved compared to before. ¡°Technique discovered: Emptiness Technique!¡± ¡°Merge!¡± As the two orbs collided and merged on the panel, the Skill Level of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique plummeted to the early stage of Perfection. Chen Fei was somewhat surprised, which indicated that the level of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique had been greatly elevated. However, considering the martial arts included all methods of cultivating the Space Rules, even though the consolidation methods for the five Space Secondary Rules looked rather rough and the success rate was questionable, for this martial arts, in essence, it still constituted a significant improvement. For Chen Fei, as soon as he recultivates the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique to the realm of Great Completion, even if he doesn¡¯t break through to the peak of Rule Integration Realm, he can confront a true peak Rule Integration Realm cultivator without relying on his physique. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Because of the panel, Chen Fei¡¯s five Space Secondary Rule Fragments can merge directly, which is a qualitative change. Although they are not a complete Space Main Rule yet, their power is already exceedingly extravagant. In some ways, it is somewhat similar to Celestial Suppression. The difference is merely that Celestial Suppression began as a cultivation Main Rule of Power, and many from the Yuan Clan successfully cultivated it. As for the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, it seems that only Chen Fei is suitable for it, and besides, other cultivators lack the ability to forcibly merge the still fragmented Secondary Rule Fragments together. ¡°` Chapter 1152 - Chapter 1152: Chapter 1108: Open Heaven Realm Body Chapter 1152: Chapter 1108: Open Heaven Realm Body Of course, compared with Celestial Suppression, it only rivals the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression; the tiers of Celestial Suppression reach up to the ninth stage, while the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique is merely a sixth-tier martial art. And now, as for how to cultivate at the seventh-tier, Chen Fei doesn¡¯t even have an inkling. ¡°Roar!¡± The late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon in front of him kept roaring, attempting to tear the human before its eyes into shreds. Chen Fei lifted his eyes to look at the Black Demon, and with a flip of his hand, the Qianyuan Sword descended from above, cleaving the Black Demon into two halves. The Black Demon¡¯s body trembled and turned into a puff of black smoke that disappeared without a trace. Chen Fei floated in midair, looking at the situation of the fragments of rules within his soul. Having slain several Rule Integration Realms, including a peak Rule Integration Realm member from the Ancient Hug Tribe, these spiritual essences allowed Chen Fei to make remarkable progress in a very short time. Chen Fei currently comprehended a total of one hundred and forty-one fragments of rules, among which, the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Big¡± amounted to ninety-one pieces; he was only seventeen fragments away from breaking through to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. If he continued to cultivate with spiritual essence, unless Chen Fei consecutively defeated more than three peak Rule Integration Realms, even if it was late-stage Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei would need to slay more than twenty to achieve that. With the spirituality of the bronze cauldron functioning and transforming, Chen Fei temporarily couldn¡¯t match up with other Races¡¯ Rule Integration Realms, naturally leaving him without spiritual essence to cultivate. Fortunately, within this ruin, there was a more superior choice: Rule Crystals. With the power of Rule Crystals, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t need many; most likely, two would suffice to supplement the seventeen fragments of rules, allowing him to truly control one secondary rule. In Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the second highest number of rule fragments he had were the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small,¡± currently numbering twenty-eight pieces. Looking at the considerable gap from the complete one hundred and eight pieces, as long as there were enough Rule Crystals, this shortfall could be filled quickly. In the past, in the Black Stone Domain, Chen Fei had no more Rule Crystals to unearth, but now in the ruins, as long as he slew a sufficient number of Black Demons, thousands of Rule Crystals lay before him. The Skill Level of Celestial Suppression has been continuously closing in on the stage of Perfection. When it comes to the fragments of the rule of strength, he now has sixty-seven pieces. The closer the Skill Level of Celestial Suppression draws to the state of Perfection, the more evident that sense of Perfection in his physique becomes. This state of Perfection specifically targets the normal peak of Rule Integration Realm with four secondary rules converging into a rule body. At that time, for the peak of Rule Integration Realm, both elemental force and physique have reached their utmost limit, the only path being a breakthrough to Open Heaven Realm, which could allow for a substantial increase in personal strength. Of course, it¡¯s not that individuals at the Rule Integration Realm cannot continue to comprehend a fifth secondary rule at this stage, but the significance is minimal for those at the peak of Rule Integration Realm. The Rule Integration Realm has its lifespan limitation; it¡¯s just a step away from the Open Heaven Realm. It wouldn¡¯t make sense to neglect the task of figuring out how to ignite the secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind within oneself in favor of cultivating a fifth unrelated secondary rule. That would simply be joking with one¡¯s own future. Moreover, even if you were able to comprehend a fifth secondary rule, how much your battle strength would increase is uncertain, for hardly any at the peak of Rule Integration Realm have done this. But the hurdle to breaking through to Open Heaven Realm would inevitably become greater. Of course, if the cultivation involves secondary rules under the same Main Rule, that wouldn¡¯t be an issue at all; it¡¯s an essential path to take. Chen Fei sensed the power contained within his physique. Once Celestial Suppression broke through to the state of Perfection, Chen Fei felt his pure physical strength would far surpass that of a peak Rule Integration Realm with four secondary rules. Indeed, just the strength of his physique was already formidable. As long as his elemental cultivation did not lag too far behind, Chen Fei would be capable of contending against such powerful individuals a step away from Open Heaven Realm. Once Chen Fei¡¯s elemental cultivation gradually increased, he would move from a state of contending to gaining the upper hand, and then to total dominance. A Celestial Suppression at the state of Perfection already exceeds the rule body at the pinnacle of Rule Integration Realm. Wouldn¡¯t a Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression at Great Completion, a complete Power Rule Body, reach the level of a rule body at Open Heaven Realm? Is there even a possibility that it could be stronger than an ordinary rule body at the Early Stage of Open Heaven Realm? After all, the standard physique at the Early Stage of Open Heaven Realm is formed through the refinement of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, which is weaker than a physique that has broken through to Open Heaven Realm under a Main Rule. In a way, the Power Rule Body cultivated through Celestial Suppression is akin to the physical strength one would possess after breaking through to Open Heaven Realm with the rule of strength. Therefore, it seems to be no issue that the physique would be stronger than a rule body at the Early Stage of Open Heaven Realm. However, even if his physique is stronger than the usual Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, without sufficient elemental force, Chen Fei would ultimately be unable to contend with Open Heaven Realm. But what if, after fully comprehending the five kinds of Space Secondary Rules and merging them into the Space Main Rule, combined with the small Open Heaven Realm of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, what kind of qualitative change might occur then? Countless thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, his gaze calm, his thoughts gradually stabilizing. No matter what, the first step was to control a secondary rule and break through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. As for what came after that, he would naturally come to know as he gradually advanced. After a short time, ripples spread through the space ahead once more, and the silhouette of a Black Demon flickered in and out of visibility. Chen Fei treated the Black Demons as a source of contribution points, but the majority of those in the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t deal with them as effortlessly as Chen Fei. Although the spirituality of the bronze cauldron was wild and unrestrained, it hadn¡¯t reached the point of true folly. Many in the Rule Integration Realm realized that the bronze cauldron was reassessing their strength, so they all deliberately suppressed their own battle strength, hoping to fight Black Demons one rank below their own. In doing so, not only could they gain contribution points, but they also wouldn¡¯t risk their lives. However, they soon found out that this tactic simply didn¡¯t work. Even if they suppressed their battle strength, by the time they reached the third round, the rank of the Black Demons would be equal to their own Cultivation Realms. It wouldn¡¯t result in the appearance of Black Demons one rank higher as before, but fighting Black Demons of the same rank time after time was an extremely challenging task for many in the Rule Integration Realm. These Black Demons, seemingly destined to die by the arrangements of the bronze cauldron, grew stronger over time. If each battle dragged on for too long, the power of the Black Demons would gradually return. Or to be more precise, the power of the Black Demons was recovering. Their innate imperishable characteristic, once suppressed, would slowly return, gradually increasing their recovery power until they became increasingly difficult to kill. Of course, the Power of Faith was still the best method to counter the Black Demons. But aside from the descendants of the Xuan Clan with an abundance of the Power of Faith, other Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the Black Stone Domain, even if they had the corresponding Faith Method, had absorbed very little Power of Faith due to the limited time. As time passed, the number of cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm started to decrease again after a period of stability. There wasn¡¯t the same dramatic loss of several thousand cultivators in four rounds as before, but many in the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t withstand the relentless battles and ultimately perished. The short time allowed to return to the Exchange Space was far from sufficient for many to heal their wounds. The several dozen in the Open Heaven Realm, aside from slaying Black Demons, continued to search for possible loopholes within the Ruins, albeit with little success. These Open Heaven Realm cultivators faced Black Demons of the Open Heaven Realm, but these Demons had only barely reached the battle strength of that level, and they were nothing like the intelligent Black Demons. These Demons were cobbled together, stronger than the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, but nowhere near the real Open Heaven Realm. So, for these genuine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses, there was no pressure at all. But for these powerhouses, accumulating enough contribution points to exchange for those seventh-tier Supreme Treasures was not an easy task, as the bronze cauldron had set the required contribution points very high. This was why they were eager to find vulnerabilities in the spirituality of the bronze cauldron elsewhere. They came here to plunder, not to obediently follow the bronze cauldron¡¯s instructions to slay those Black Demons. What¡¯s more crucial is that the bronze cauldron here was only half of the whole; the other half lay with the Soul-devouring Worms. They had already wasted a few days to recruit the cultivators from the Black Stone Domain, and now time was dragged further while they were slaying Black Demons inside the Ruins. If it weren¡¯t for the Soul-devouring Worms, slowly killing the Black Demons to exchange for seventh-tier precious treasures wouldn¡¯t be an issue, as there wouldn¡¯t be much danger. But now, with the Soul-devouring Worms on the other side, what if they devoured the other half of the bronze cauldron first? Would that affect this side? Or would the Soul-devouring Worms eventually come here and compete with them for those precious treasures? There were too many uncertainties, so to a certain extent, these Open Heaven Realm powerhouses were even more urgent than those in the Rule Integration Realm below. Not finding any flaws in the Space Barriers within the Ruins, these Open Heaven Realm cultivators attacked them forcefully, attempting to tear the barriers apart and make their way directly to the vicinity of the bronze cauldron¡¯s true form. As for whether this would lead to an outburst of Black Demons storming out from the Ruins, the Open Heaven Realm cultivators didn¡¯t care. Faced with Supreme Treasures that could help them ascend further, even the Open Heaven Realm strong from the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan were less concerned about the safety of their own races. After all, if they could ascend a step further in their realms, even if all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators from their clans died out, they had the power to continue cultivating more from the Sun Moon Realm members within their clans. If this was the attitude towards their clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators, then their regard for those from the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain was even less significant, barely better than weeds. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Bang!¡± Atop the mountain, Chen Fei smashed the Black Demon¡¯s head with a single palm strike, then disappeared, reappearing in the Exchange Space. Chen Fei directed his mental defense to the phantom image of the bronze cauldron and immediately selected a Rule Crystal. The sizes of these Rule Crystals and even the rules contained within were nearly identical; it was impossible to find such similarities without mass manufacturing. Chen Fei, looking at the Rule Crystal that appeared in his hand, looked up to survey his surroundings. Chapter 1153 - Chapter 1153: Chapter 1109: Celestial Suppression Perfection Chapter 1153: Chapter 1109: Celestial Suppression Perfection In their eyes, all cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm looked utterly exhausted. As for their injuries, Chen Fei could not discern them through the space barrier. Chen Fei specifically searched for fellow human cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, many of the locations previously occupied by humans were now taken over. This meant that the cultivators from those locations would no longer appear there, the outcome was self-explanatory. Chen Fei briefly counted the positions, and his heart sank a little: there had been fewer than five hundred cultivators before, and now, fewer than four hundred remained. More crucially, of the four peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators present before, only three places remained intact. The human imperial sovereign had lost another member. And if Chen Fei remembered correctly, the disappearing sovereign had mastered two complete secondary rules and was an extremely powerful presence among all the human imperial sovereigns. Now, he was gone without a trace. In comparison to the human imperial sovereigns who were dying or unconscious outside the ruins, at least they were taken into the Qiankun Cauldron with a chance for recovery in the future, unless the Qiankun Cauldron also fell here. But the one who had just perished was truly dead, with no chance of recovery hereafter. The Qiankun Cauldron was currently held by Qiu Gongzhi, the strongest of the human imperial sovereigns. As long as he was safe, the Qiankun Cauldron was safe. Qiu Gongzhi had mastered three complete secondary rules, making his strength formidable even among all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the Black Stone Domain. Yet in this ruin, even with Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s strength, he could barely manage to hold on. Chen Fei shifted his gaze away, clutching a Rule Crystal in his sleeve, and disappeared from the spot. Atop the mountain, Chen Fei¡¯s figure manifested, and one hundred and eight warriors appeared before him, then merged into nine early-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors. The vital energy of the nine warriors connected, creating a formation that enveloped an area within ten miles. Ripples appeared in the space ahead, signaling the imminent appearance of the Black Demon. Chen Fei looked at the Rule Crystal in his hand and crushed it in one grip. The orthodox usage of a Rule Crystal was to meditate on it slowly; however, Chen Fei had always crushed them directly to extract dense spiritual mechanisms. Normally, such a Rule Crystal would maintain about twenty days of dense spiritual mechanisms, but in the current circumstances, where would Chen Fei find twenty days to himself? With the continuous slaying of the Black Demons, Chen Fei had noticed the demons beginning to change. Not only were the Black Demons changing, but sometimes the surrounding space barriers would ripple for no reason, a clear sign of space instability. The bronze cauldron, once an Eighth Tier supreme treasure, had shattered and fallen to the seventh tier. But because it retained the foundation of the eighth tier, it forcibly trapped many Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm combatants. The Rule Integration Realm could be considered secondary, with their numbers trivial; but those dozens from the Open Heaven Realm, constantly attacking the space barrier, were severely depleting the bronze cauldron¡¯s strength. Additionally, the presence of Seventh-Tier intellect Black Demons internally restraining the bronze cauldron, continued to deplete its foundation rapidly. Even though the bronze cauldron drew the vital energy of heaven and earth from the void to replenish itself, it was too late; already shattered, its power significantly diminished, it could not withstand such loss. Chen Fei realized that his peaceful time for slaughtering Black Demons and earning contribution points would soon run out. To quickly enhance his abilities, he had to use the Rule Crystals to their maximum extent. Chen Fei opened his palm; the powers of earth, water, fire, and wind converged within it, then completely envelop it and forcefully burned the shattered Rule Crystal. The already dense spiritual mechanisms around him surged, but the Rule Crystal was consumed at an alarming rate. A huge influx of insights filled Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, rapidly enhancing the rule fragments within his soul. ¡°Roar!¡± The Black Demon appeared and immediately saw Chen Fei. Just as it lunged to strike, the formation created by the nine early-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors locked the Black Demon in place. Though the nine warriors were effectively two minor realms lower than the Black Demon in terms of cultivation level, their battle strength was far superior to that of typical early Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Centred on the Divine Power of Immortal Vision, they could freely transform their essence, energy, spirit, and soul while directly drawing from the vital energy in the void as their source of power. Built on the foundation of the Perfection Stage¡¯s Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, the warriors possessed battle strength that could directly contend with mid-stage Rule Integration Realm without falling short. These were akin to nine newly entered mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, all completely in sync and combined into a formation. While the nine warriors together couldn¡¯t slaughter a late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon, Chen Fei didn¡¯t plan to have the warriors kill the demon, merely to stall for a short time. In Chen Fei¡¯s hands, the Rule Crystal vanished before his eyes, being completely consumed within just a few moments. Such extreme consumption of a Rule Crystal, although more wasteful compared to Chen Fei¡¯s usual twenty days of gradual progress, was necessary for bursting forth with more potent spiritual mechanisms. Of course, Chen Fei could also keep the Rule Crystal and use it when he left the ruins, in a quiet environment. However, in Chen Fei¡¯s perspective, anything that could be converted into power was best transformed right on the spot. Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes, his imposing aura sweeping around him, his body¡¯s energy fluctuating violently for a moment before it slowly stabilized. Within his soul, the number of rule fragments Chen Fei possessed had increased from one hundred and forty-one to one hundred and fifty-five. This time, Chen Fei had only enhanced the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡±, adding fourteen rule fragments, bringing the total number of this secondary rule to one hundred and five. Just three more Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡± fragments, and Chen Fei would be able to fuse them into a complete secondary rule. Despite significant wastage, the Rule Crystals had allowed for such an increase, which was far better than Chen Fei had anticipated, the discrepancy arising from the growth of his own talents. For these three rule fragments, with his own cultivation, Chen Fei would need only about nine days, but he wasn¡¯t currently in a position to do that, so he needed to continue acquiring Rule Crystals. Besides the growth in rule fragments, the martial arts technique Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique had progressed from just entering the stage of Perfection to eighty percent perfected, and with one more Rule Crystal, this technique could also step into the stage of Perfection. The intense fluctuation in Chen Fei¡¯s energy was neither due to the growth in the Space Secondary Rule fragments nor the proficiency of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique nearing Great Completion, but due to Celestial Suppression. Of all the divine techniques Chen Fei cultivated, this one, under the assistance of the Rule Crystals, had finally stepped into the stage of Perfection. Within his physique, seventy-two Power Rule fragments gathered together, resembling a magnificent gemstone. Even without fully cultivating the Power Rule, just the gathering of these seventy-two fragments already exuded a perfect texture. Chen Fei slowly clenched his fist, feeling the power contained within his physique. Just as Chen Fei had anticipated, the Sixth-Tier Celestial Suppression at the stage of Perfection immediately endowed him with a physique surpassing four secondary rules, progressing towards a rule body of the Open Heaven Realm. With such a physique, facing those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm who had mastered only one secondary rule, Chen Fei, without activating the Open Heaven Realm state, could defeat them with just a few punches. The physical power was vastly superior; even if his essence force couldn¡¯t keep up, it was completely compensated by the sheer strength. ¡°Bang!¡± Ahead, a warrior was torn apart by a Black Demon, creating a disparity in the formation, and the remaining eight warriors, although struggling, were shredded by this late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon one after another. ¡°Roar!¡± After tearing apart nine bothersome warriors, the Black Demon let out an excited roar, its eyes blazing with a violent red light, madly charging towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei looked up, facing the Black Demon that appeared before him, and slapped it away. ¡°Thud!¡± A dull sound resonated, and the Black Demon¡¯s head, where it made contact with Chen Fei¡¯s palm, twisted and deformed, then cracked, and finally exploded into a cloud of black mist. The body of the Black Demon trembled slightly and was likewise crushed into black mist, vanishing from sight. Chen Fei lightly dusted his hands, casually testing the increase in his strength; even describing it as a meteoric rise seemed insufficient. With Chen Fei¡¯s current battle strength, continuing to fight late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demons would be rather slow. Taking advantage of the ruins that had not completely collapsed yet, he should earn more contribution points and then exchange them for Rule Crystals. In less than a short time, ripples appeared ahead, and soon after, another late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon emerged. Upon seeing Chen Fei, the Black Demon was just about to roar when its entire body suddenly froze mid-air. The next moment, a tremendous force of space struck down, turning this late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demon directly into a cloud of black mist, extinguishing its life force. Since he had decided to fight peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demons, the speed of killing these late-stage ones naturally had to be faster. In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, ripples appeared ahead once more, and it was evident that the amplitude of these ripples was greater than the previous times. Slowly, another Black Demon emerged into view. Sensing the aura of this Black Demon, Chen Fei remained composed, just as he had anticipated. After quickly dispatching the late-stage Rule Integration Realm Black Demons, the challenge increased¨Cthis time, it was genuinely a peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon. ¡°Roar!¡± The Black Demon roared furiously, its immense sonic waves rippling in all directions. As it lunged towards Chen Fei, he had already moved to face the demon. The madness in the Black Demon¡¯s eyes intensified, and it swiped its claw towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. Chen Fei didn¡¯t dodge or defend, but Space Binding tugged at the Black Demon¡¯s body, causing its motion to involuntarily pause. The next moment, Chen Fei drew back his right fist, then swung it forward, punching the Black Demon right in its face. There was no finesse to the punch; it was purely a swing of the fist. Yet, with that punch, the face of the peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon instantly shattered, and its vicious aura diminished significantly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei took a step forward and punched the Black Demon in the chest, the brutal force directly tearing apart half of the demon¡¯s body. ¡°Boom!¡± The body of the Black Demon flew backward, crashing into the mountain range below, causing a cluster of peaks to topple and crumble. Chen Fei didn¡¯t pursue but paused for a moment. Regardless of the strength of the peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demons he killed, the contribution points awarded were the same; naturally, it was simplest to kill them in this manner. In less than a short time, two peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demons lay dead by Chen Fei¡¯s hand, and he appeared in the Exchange Space, eyeing the Rule Crystals. Chapter 1154 - Chapter 1154: Chapter 1110 Emperor Chen Fei Chapter 1154: Chapter 1110 Emperor Chen Fei Contribution points fell, and a Rule Crystal appeared in the palm of Chen Fei¡¯s hand. Chen Fei looked up at the previous position of the human race, and after several rounds, the number of those in the Rule Integration Realm of the human race had diminished even further. Fortunately, the remaining three Emperors were still there. Chen Fei lowered his head, and his figure disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, Chen Fei was already in the mountain peak space from before. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand extended from his sleeve, as he looked at the Rule Crystal in his palm. For a moment, a sense of daze emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s mind. He was about to break through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm and take control of a complete secondary rule. Even though Chen Fei knew this day would definitely come, his heart still fluctuated slightly. Ever since he came to the Return to Nothing Realm from the Boundless Sea plane, Chen Fei knew that the strongest among the human race was at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Upon reaching this cultivation, it was time to undertake the mission of protecting the human race. No matter what mistakes you had made in the past, as long as they were not to the extent that both gods and humans resent and you were willing to protect the human race from then on, your past transgressions could be overlooked. It was realistic, because for a race to exist for a long time within the Return to Nothing Realm, it must have protectors at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Once there is a break in those ranks, the race might disappear within the Return to Nothing Realm. When Chen Fei first arrived in the Return to Nothing Realm, the number of those at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm of the human race almost reached a high point, a total of nineteen Emperors. But now, thirteen were on the brink of death or comatose, and three more might already be dead and vanished, leaving only the other three struggling desperately. Once these three perished within the ruins, the other thirteen who were in a coma would also die there, and the human race would nearly face its darkest moment. Countless thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, followed by nine warriors at the early stage of the Rule Integration Realm appearing, arrayed in front, waiting for the Black Demon to emerge. However, the Black Demon that appeared now was at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, and with the warriors¡¯ power, they could probably only hold off for a few moments. But for Chen Fei, this was already entirely sufficient. ¡°Crack!¡± The Rule Crystal shattered, and the power of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind enveloped the Rule Crystal again, instantly filling the surroundings with profound epiphany. A massive amount of insight instantly filled Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. ¡°Thump!¡± Within a few moments, a ripple spread out from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the surrounding space began to fluctuate slightly. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique stepped into the Great Completion Realm, and the control methods for the five Space Secondary Rules were clear in Chen Fei¡¯s heart. It was a fundamental change and also the prerequisite for merging with the Space Main Rule. With the profound meaning of the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, it could be said to be unrivaled in the entire Black Stone Domain, even if the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan were included. Because in the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan, the most superior martial arts were the Earth Water Fire Wind Technique breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. As for breaking through the Main Rule, neither clan had specifically collected it, as it was too difficult and meaningless. Only the Tun Yuan Clan, an Eighth Rank Race of old, had collected an all-encompassing range of martial arts, not to mention the continuously emerging inheritances for breaking into the Open Heaven Realm through Main Rules, but indeed there were many. However, martial arts aside, truly being able to break through to the Open Heaven Realm with Main Rules, specifically choosing the Space Main Rule for the breakthrough, even during the heyday, there were very few in the Tun Yuan Clan. When the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique broke through to the Great Completion Realm, Chen Fei immediately started cultivating the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small¡±. ¡°Buzz!¡± A few more moments passed, and a larger ripple emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, as the space around Chen Fei¡¯s body began to expand rapidly, resonating with Chen Fei through the Space Secondary Rule. Within the soul, over a hundred Rule Fragments shone like a myriad of stars, among which 108 fragments radiated a great amount of light. Many at the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm had actually comprehended these 108 Secondary Rule Fragments. But they ultimately always failed to break through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. The missing piece was the melting of these Rule Fragments into one complete Secondary Rule. The inability to refine had many reasons, either it was because the original understanding included flawed perceptions, naturally preventing the fusion of the 108 fragments, no matter what was attempted. Or the comprehension of the martial arts was insufficient, not knowing how to perfectly condense the 108 Rule Fragments together. Both were difficult hurdles to cross, staying stagnant in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Crossing it, one would become an Emperor of their own race, protecting the continuation of the race. For Chen Fei, neither of these was a difficulty, and thus, in just an instant, the 108 Rule Fragments inside the soul automatically gathered together. Following that, endless light filled Chen Fei¡¯s soul, and from within the soul, it radiated outward through his body. Atop the mountain, Chen Fei¡¯s body seemed to turn into a sphere of light, the entire mountain peak space instantly fell silent, whether it was the wind or the dust on the ground, everything froze and no longer moved. Here, time seemed to lose its meaning. Until in a corner of the space, ripples emerged, and the aura of the Black Demon manifested, and that anomaly then vanished. The wind started blowing again, dust swirled in the air, and Chen Fei floated mid-air, his eyes not open, still immersed in cultivating. Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡±, Chen Fei had full control, and at this moment, Chen Fei became the new Emperor of the human race. In less than ten years, from his initial entry into the Sun Moon Realm, and then arriving at the Return to Nothing Realm, Chen Fei now stood at the peak of the entire human race. However, for Chen Fei, this was still just the beginning. The peak of the Rule Integration Realm was not enough to save the current human race. Chen Fei needed greater strength. Therefore, having broken through to the Emperor Realm, Chen Fei was still cultivating. Within Chen Fei¡¯s soul, a magnificent crystal floated there. This was the spatial secondary rule ¡°Big,¡± its condensed form, markedly different from other fragments of rules. In that moment, enveloped by dense epiphanies, not only was the spatial secondary rule ¡°Small¡± growing, but another type of spatial secondary rule ¡°Solid¡± was also rapidly increasing. A single Rule Crystal, threefold happiness. ¡°Roar!¡± The Black Demon¡¯s body solidified, glaring at Chen Fei in front of it, its ferocious roar sweeping around, with the aura of the peak of the Rule Integration Realm dominating the surroundings. The formation made up of nine warriors rippled under the roar of the Black Demon. The gap in their cultivation realms was too vast, far beyond what mere numbers could compensate for. ¡°Bang Bang Bang!¡± In less than five breaths of time, the formation of the nine warriors was first forcibly broken, followed by each warrior being torn apart randomly by the Black Demon. There was no time to even run; this was the fate most common cultivators faced when confronting someone at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Chen Fei was still cultivating with his eyes closed when the Black Demon had already appeared in front of him, its claw striking towards Chen Fei¡¯s head. The Black Demon¡¯s way of attacking was always very straightforward, much like a wild beast, but each strike was excessively powerful. The Black Demon was less than three feet from Chen Fei, a casual lift of its hand could reach him, but just at that moment, the Black Demon¡¯s strike was always one foot away from Chen Fei. This one foot, like a Heavenly Chasm, several moments passing by, yet the Black Demon¡¯s claw remained stuck in that same position. The Black Demon instinctively felt something was off as its entire body¡¯s black mist suddenly diffused in all directions. While this black mist couldn¡¯t corrode the rules, it could corrode the essence force that cultivators attached to the rules. Dispelling the essence force would naturally return the rules to normal. But this black mist, which spread across dozens of miles in the blink of an eye, couldn¡¯t advance within one foot of Chen Fei. It could clearly see the front edge of the black mist rolling forward, but Chen Fei seemed as though at the edge of the horizon, always unreachable. Most of Chen Fei¡¯s mental defense was immersed in cultivation, but even just a trace of heart power controlling the spatial secondary rule was enough to keep the Black Demon at bay. Within one foot around Chen Fei¡¯s body, the space had been completely distorted, stretching thousands of miles wide, and not just in width¨Cthe size and substance of the space within it obeyed Chen Fei¡¯s control. With Chen Fei¡¯s essence force not inferior to that of the Black Demon, whoever had higher skill in controlling the rules undoubtedly had the advantage. Possessing the Great Completion Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, the outcome was unquestionable. ¡°Tss!¡± Dozens of moments later, the Black Demon¡¯s claw finally fell, but not on Chen Fei. It swept past the side of Chen Fei¡¯s face, landing on a vacant spot nearby. If there had been an outsider present, they would have seen the distortion in the position of the Black Demon¡¯s arm. This wasn¡¯t because the Black Demon¡¯s arm was broken, but rather the space at that spot had been inverted, making it look extremely bizarre. ¡°Roar!¡± One strike without achieving any result prompted the Black Demon to roar furiously, its whole body¡¯s black mist churning more violently as it leaned forward and began to charge. The Black Demon¡¯s simple intelligence could not discern the situation, but instinctually, it knew it needed to get even closer to the living creature in front of it to truly strike. It must be said, the Black Demon¡¯s innate talent for combat was extremely high. Though its techniques were somewhat crude, its various characteristics compensated for these shortcomings. Chen Fei¡¯s tightly closed eyes slowly opened, the dense intelligence around him having disappeared. This round of cultivation had come to an end. Looking at the Black Demon charging towards him from one foot away, Chen Fei reached out his right hand towards the Black Demon. The Black Demon¡¯s crimson eyes glared at Chen Fei, its arms suddenly swung, simultaneously smashing towards both of Chen Fei¡¯s ears. ¡°Thump!¡± A muffled sound, and before the Black Demon¡¯s palms could hit him, Chen Fei¡¯s right hand had already directly gripped the Black Demon¡¯s neck. Under the augmentation of Tremendous Strength, the Black Demon¡¯s entire body¡¯s power was instantly dispersed, and its whole body stiffened in midair. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Mastering a complete secondary rule, resonating with the secondary rule, Chen Fei¡¯s body¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul, along with his source point space, underwent a complete transformation in just a few breaths. The Chen Fei of today, his essence force no longer the lagging factor. Combined with his physique, it allowed Chen Fei to fully control this terrifying body. If before it took several punches to take down a peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon, now, Chen Fei could truly do it with one punch¨Cthe gap between them had widened to an exaggerated extent. The Black Demon still struggled furiously, its body trembling under tremendous strength. Chen Fei flung his right hand, causing the Black Demon to turn into a streak of black light, smashing through peaks, embedded in the ground. Chapter 1155 - Chapter 1155: Chapter 1111: Plucking Wool from the Bronze Cauldron Chapter 1155: Chapter 1111: Plucking Wool from the Bronze Cauldron Chen Fei didn¡¯t look at the Black Demon anymore but instead sensed the changes in his body now. Breaking through from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm truly was a qualitative change. Moreover, after condensing three Space Secondary Rule Fragments [Big], Chen Fei also condensed eleven Space Secondary Rule Fragments [Small], bringing the count of these Secondary Rule Fragments to thirty-nine. If Chen Fei wanted to control a second Secondary Rule, he would need to increase the number of Space Secondary Rule Fragments [Small] by sixty-nine. To cultivate such a number of rule fragments by himself would take Chen Fei more than two hundred days¨Cnot overly long, but it indeed required some time. But now, within these ruins and based on the previous effects of using Rule Crystals, he would not need many¨Croughly five more Rule Crystals, and Chen Fei could directly master a second Secondary Rule. Moreover, since Chen Fei didn¡¯t need to understand new martial arts right now, one of the three cultivation slots could be given to Celestial Suppression, with the rest allocated to the Secondary Rule. If five Rule Crystals were used, not only would Chen Fei directly control a second Secondary Rule, but the rule fragments for the third Space Secondary Rule [Solid] would also skyrocket. The previous Rule Crystal had increased the rule fragments for Space Secondary Rule [Solid] from one to eleven, which was the third main Secondary Rule that Chen Fei¡¯s soul was majorly comprehending. If indeed five more Rule Crystals were used, the rule fragments for Space Secondary Rule [Solid] would surge to around eighty pieces, which meant being very close to mastering the third Secondary Rule. Besides the change in rule fragments, the Power Rule Fragments within his physique had grown from seventy-two to seventy-six. After reaching Perfection in the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, the improvement of Skill Level began to slow down. But even though it was slower, with the panel and enough Rule Crystals, it was still possible to forcibly increase it. One Rule Crystal roughly increased four Power Rule Fragments, so to break through the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression to the Great Completion Realm, directly eight Rule Crystals would likely be enough. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. As long as his power was strong enough, these ruins would be a sacred ground for cultivating, far more powerful than any place Chen Fei had ever been before. However, the current situation of this sacred ground for cultivation was not as peaceful as it appeared on the surface. As Chen Fei broke through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm and controlled the Space Secondary Rule, from Chen Fei¡¯s perspective, the other side of the Space Barrier was completely tumultuous. Two completely opposite forces were constantly vying for control of the Space Barrier. Just as Chen Fei had previously guessed, the spirituality of the bronze cauldron was being influenced by some other power. Currently, Chen Fei controlled only one Space Secondary Rule and still couldn¡¯t precisely sense whether this power truly came from the Black Demon. However, one thing was certain¨Cthe bronze cauldron could not hold out much longer. Having comprehended five Space Secondary Rules, Chen Fei was extremely sensitive to changes in the Space Barrier, something other cultivators at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm would likely not perceive as clearly. But those in the Open Heaven Realm would certainly notice it. Those in the Rule Integration Realm sought stability, and even though the current struggle with the Black Demon was extremely difficult and could be destroyed at any moment, at least there were certain rules in place. For those in the Open Heaven Realm, such a situation was too slow. Those in the Open Heaven Realm would rather break the current balance, better fishing in troubled waters! Chen Fei withdrew his gaze, knowing he needed to gain enough Rule Crystals faster. With the current speed of slaying peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demons, it was feared that there wouldn¡¯t be enough time to exchange for several Rule Crystals before the fragile balance of the entire ruins completely collapsed. With this in mind, Chen Fei looked down at the Black Demon on the ground, extended his right hand, and pushed forward with his palm. Mighty essence force, carrying the Space Secondary Rule, formed a giant palm that pressed down on the ground. Each mountain it touched crumbled to pieces, the entire crust of the earth trembled slightly, and the violent aura of the Black Demon dissipated with the wind¨Ca peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon ceased to exist. Chen Fei withdrew his palm and looked up ahead. A wrinkle surfaced on the Space Barrier, followed by ripples. As soon as one Black Demon died, another appeared without delay. The interval between each encounter wasn¡¯t even a short time, but at least there was a minimum of half a short time. Unless one were to return to the Exchange Space, the frequency of the Black Demon¡¯s appearance wouldn¡¯t be so rapid. The bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality and its consumption against another force would not always manifest within the ruins. Often when new changes occurred within the ruins, it was a sign that the spirituality of the bronze cauldron had suffered a great loss. In less than the time of ten breaths, another Black Demon appeared before him, which seemed slightly stronger than the previous one from its aura. If judged by a cultivator¡¯s standards, this Black Demon was close to being a peak Rule Integration Realm being that controlled two Secondary Rules. Chen Fei had initially wanted to kill each Black Demon quickly. Although the strength of the Black Demons would continue to increase, as long as it wasn¡¯t an extreme peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon that controlled four Secondary Rules, Chen Fei could handle it. But now, with a Black Demon appearing every ten breaths, Chen Fei no longer needed to rush for quick results. Maintaining the strength of each Black Demon at the current level was also manageable. ¡°Roar!¡± Upon seeing a living being, the Black Demon roared viciously as usual, then charged towards Chen Fei. A gleam of black light flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and boundless Space Tremendous Strength fell upon the Black Demon¨CSpace Binding! Having controlled one Space Secondary Rule, the power of this Space Binding soared, becoming even stronger. However, the enemies Chen Fei faced now were also at a higher and stronger level, so Space Binding, with just one Secondary Rule, was still somewhat lacking when it came to instantly killing a peak Rule Integration Realm opponent. Chen Fei didn¡¯t intend to use Space Binding to eliminate the Black Demon before him, but using it to halt its advance and disrupt its attack rhythm was not a problem. ¡°Clang!¡± Black Demon slammed into the space barrier ahead, causing a clashing sound like metal on metal, the black mist around its body dissipated somewhat, and its entire body involuntarily came to a halt. Gnashing its sharp teeth, Black Demon stamped its right foot backwards, unaware of fear and pain, and continued to charge in Chen Fei¡¯s direction. ¡°Clang clang clang!¡± The space barriers were shattered one after another along its path, and the short distance of dozens of miles proved to be quite arduous for Black Demon. After a short time, the Black Demon finally arrived in front of Chen Fei, with savagery nearly spilling out from its eyes. Though Black Demon lacked intelligence, having its assaults repeatedly interrupted would enrage even a wild beast, let alone a creature as inherently brutal as Black Demon. ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei punched Black Demon in the face, causing Black Demon¡¯s body to shudder, its head exploding instantly, and the remaining Tremendous Strength from the neck shredded the entire body of Black Demon into black mist, which vanished without a trace. Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared from the spot and appeared within the Exchange Space. Chen Fei immersed his mental defense into the illusory image of the bronze cauldron and exchanged for a Rule Crystal. The Rule Crystal appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, and the moment it landed in the palm of his hand, sensing the transmission ripple of space, Chen Fei¡¯s brows twitched slightly. Previously, having not controlled an intact Space Secondary Rule, Chen Fei had not been able to perceive it. Now, Chen Fei could clearly feel a faint tremble of the bronze cauldron¡¯s power the moment the Rule Crystal materialized. This vulnerability of the bronze cauldron¡¯s power was far more severe than what Chen Fei had sensed in the space barrier. This represented not only that the upcoming drastic change would be arriving sooner but also a potential opportunity was presenting itself before Chen Fei. Compared to those cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm or even the Open Heaven Realm, Chen Fei¡¯s biggest advantage might well be his complete understanding of all five types of Space Secondary Rules. If Chen Fei wished, he could immediately fuse the fragments of the five Space Secondary Rules together using the panel, creating a piece of the incomplete Space Main Rule Fragment. Among all those who had come, none of the Open Heaven Realm had grasped the Space Main Rule; otherwise, they would¡¯ve come alone to the Ruins long ago. The Black Demons outside the Ruins couldn¡¯t stop an Open Heaven Realm cultivator who had mastered the Space Main Rule. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze turned, eyeing the many Supreme Treasures within the bronze cauldron, his figure slowly vanishing within the Exchange Space. Atop the mountain, Chen Fei materialized, ignoring the ripples slowly forming ahead, he crushed the Rule Crystal in his hand, igniting it with the fragments of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. An immense epiphany spread around, Chen Fei chose not to pursue the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Substantial,¡± instead, understanding the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Void¡± and ¡°Nothingness.¡± After ten breaths, Black Demon appeared but was stopped by the space barriers Chen Fei had set up in advance. As Black Demon labored to tear apart the space barriers, the fragments of the rules ¡°Void¡± and ¡°Nothingness¡± within Chen Fei¡¯s soul were increasing rapidly. Less than a short time later, as Black Demon struggled to reach Chen Fei, the epiphany from the Rule Crystal also vanished. Chen Fei slapped Black Demon¡¯s cheek, silencing its roar in its throat, then vanished into a cloud of black mist. Chen Fei looked at the fragments of rules within his soul; apart from the intact Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big,¡± the number of other Space Secondary Rules ¡°Small,¡± ¡°Substantial,¡± ¡°Void,¡± and ¡°Nothingness¡± were all above ten. ¡°Fuse!¡± The five types of Space Secondary Rules merged with each other, with the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Big¡± as the core, eventually transforming into a beautifully flawed Rule Crystal. This Space Crystal Stone inside Chen Fei¡¯s physique differed from the Power Rule Crystal Stone; the five types of secondary rules within the Space Crystal Stone varied significantly from each other. But even so, fusing them together caused an instant surge in space power, and Chen Fei¡¯s perception of space reached a new height. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes lifted slightly, this time, behind the space barrier, he sensed another characteristic, indeed the same kind of power as Black Demon. Chen Fei¡¯s figure vanished, appearing again in the Exchange Space. He had a dozen or so contribution points left in his hand and had just killed a Peak of Rule Integration Realm Black Demon, which was just enough for Chen Fei to exchange for another Rule Crystal. Delving with his mind, Chen Fei eyed the Rule Crystals inside the bronze cauldron and ignited groups of Secondary Rule Fragments of Earth Water Fire Wind and Mountain Rain Thunder entering a Second Realm of small Open Heaven. Celestial Suppression locked Chen Fei¡¯s surging power entirely within his body, showing no hint of it on the surface. Chen Fei concentrated deeply and made an exchange request to the bronze cauldron projection. A ripple of space stirred, countless black specks flashing through Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, and at that moment, time seemed to freeze in Chen Fei¡¯s perception. The secrets contained within this ripple of space began to reveal just the tip of the iceberg to Chen Fei. In a way, Chen Fei had to thank the Black Demon Power that consumed and interfered with the spirituality of the bronze cauldron, for it left the cauldron with no concern for the situation inside the Exchange Space. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The bronze cauldron used all its power instinctively to contest control of the entire Ruins against the Black Demon Power. With the bronze cauldron¡¯s power severely drained, it subconsciously let go of its control over other powers. Otherwise, with Chen Fei¡¯s current power, even with the Space Main Rule, he would never be able to perceive this subtlety of the bronze cauldron¡¯s power. Chen Fei¡¯s soul trembled, Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique like an elegant hand, lightly brushing against this strand of the cauldron¡¯s transmission power. Without causing destruction or seeking to invade, just a simple touch. The next moment, Chen Fei felt the weight in his palm, two Rule Crystals lying within Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve. Chapter 1156 - Chapter 1156: Chapter 1112: Avalanche Chapter 1156: Chapter 1112: Avalanche Feeling the texture of the Rule Crystal in his palm, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated slightly, just as he had predicted, there indeed was a loophole in the exchange system of the bronze cauldron. Of course, this kind of loophole could only be exploited by someone in the Open Heaven Realm who specialized in space rules, and Chen Fei¡¯s current situation barely touched upon that threshold. Chen Fei waited for a moment, but the Rule Crystal in his palm did not vanish, and the bronze cauldron did not show any other reaction. Clearly, this slight anomaly in the exchange space failed to draw any more attention from the bronze cauldron. The spirituality of the bronze cauldron had already been contaminated by the Strange Heart Realm, and it had forcibly withstood the corruption using its former Eighth Tier power, preventing a complete downfall of its spirituality. But the impact was significant, after all, it was a contamination that lasted for hundreds of thousands of years. Then the appearance of the Black Demon occurred, and due to the identity of a descendant of the Swallowing Origin Race, the bronze cauldron was unable to use its power to directly eliminate the Black Demon. The original intention behind forging the bronze cauldron was to facilitate the resurgence of the Swallowing Origin Race, and the most fundamental logic in the cauldron¡¯s spirituality was not to harm any descendant of the Swallowing Origin Race on its own. Unless a descendant of the Swallowing Origin Race took control of the bronze cauldron, such an order could be issued. The Black Demon gathered in the ruins, causing even more severe contamination of the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality, but the cauldron still held on. However, following the trend, perhaps in another hundred thousand years or more, the bronze cauldron would inevitably fall under the control of the Black Demon. Following that, the Swallowing Origin Space emerged and was shattered by the Sealing Heaven Finger, splitting the bronze cauldron in two, starting the complete collapse of its spirituality. Now, the actions of the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality were more of a helpless self-rescue, or perhaps a final struggle. But neither the Black Demon, nor those powerful beings in the Open Heaven Realm, nor the even stronger Soul-devouring Worms, would give the bronze cauldron this chance. Hiding within the Black Stone Domain below the Swallowing Origin Space for hundreds of thousands of years without ever manifesting again, many things seemed to have already been destined. So many Eighth Tier Races had tried to break through the blockade of the Supreme Race to become the new rulers, but history proved that no race could succeed. The end result was almost always extinction. Even if they did not go extinct, they became just like the Swallowing Origin Race, muddling through oblivion, reduced to an ordinary Seventh Rank Race. Races with extraordinary talents like the Yuan Clan ultimately did not leave behind a single descendant, vanishing completely from the annals of history. Chen Fei, having advanced to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm and controlling a Space Secondary Rule, sensed the situation of the bronze cauldron, combining it with the Memory Fragments of the descendants of the Swallowing Origin Race, and guessed much of the current state of the bronze cauldron. At this moment, Chen Fei still had five contribution points left in his hand, which was definitely not enough to exchange for another Rule Crystal, but Chen Fei wanted to try if he could exploit the bronze cauldron again using these five points. The space fluctuation from the recent Rule Crystal exchange had been memorized by Chen Fei, could he exploit it again to conjure another Rule Crystal while exchanging other spirit materials? Chen Fei scanned the exchangeable items and selected a Linglong Stone. The Linglong Stone is a Sixth-Tier low-grade spirit material, which can be used to forge low-grade mystical treasures. It is of no use to the current Chen Fei, but Linglong Stones are cheap, only requiring one contribution point to exchange. A slight spatial ripple rose, Chen Fei manipulated the space rules, and, just like before, lightly touched this transmitting ripple. The next moment, Chen Fei felt a heavier weight in his palm as two Linglong Stones appeared. Chen Fei¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, he had underestimated the bronze cauldron, skinny camels are bigger than horses, even though the spirituality of the bronze cauldron was perilously close to danger, the operation of its rules remained intensely meticulous. If at this moment Chen Fei had broken through to the Open Heaven Realm with the Space Main Rule, then he truly could have exploited the bronze cauldron in this manner. But Chen Fei¡¯s current power was still too weak, even though he had memorized the transmission fluctuation of the Rule Crystal, he could not make the bronze cauldron exchange it. Because in the logic of the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality, there was no reception of a request to exchange the Rule Crystal, the location of the Rule Crystal was forcibly locked down. Chen Fei did not attempt further and vanished from the spot. When Chen Fei reappeared, he was already on a mountain peak, holding a shattered Rule Crystal, then ignited it with fragments of the rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. A tremendous epiphany descended, and a torrent of insights flooded in, immersing Chen Fei in his cultivating. Chen Fei really needed to race against time, the more he observed the spirituality of the bronze cauldron, the more he felt as if it could collapse completely at any moment. Just like an avalanche, it might not seem large at first, but as it progresses, the momentum grows larger and becomes unstoppable. The collapse of the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality was similar, as time moved forward, the losses to the spirituality of the bronze cauldron grew vast, and it might be unknown when its spirituality would be completely depleted. By then, a drastic change would occur, and the Rule Integration Realm at that time would not be able to withstand the power of the Open Heaven Realm. The Chen Fei of today did not think about resisting the power of dozens of Open Heaven Realm beings, but he wanted to protect more of the human race, allowing more from the human race to survive through this unavoidable calamity. Space ripples appeared, and in less than eight breaths of time, a Peak Rule Integration Realm Black Demon appeared there, with the frequency of the Black Demon¡¯s appearances speeding up. As before, Chen Fei allocated some of his mental defenses, establishing a space barrier in front of him to block the advance of the Black Demon, while completely immersing the rest of his mental defenses into absorbing insights. Dozens of breaths elapsed in a flash, and under Chen Fei¡¯s control, the Black Demon had just barely reached him. As before, Chen Fei extended his right hand and placed it on the head of the Black Demon. As the Black Demon¡¯s skull shattered, its body turned to dust, and then its vitality dissipated. Killing the Black Demon this way, the speed was clearly too fast, but Chen Fei had no choice. Because just a moment ago, Chen Fei sensed that the spirituality of the bronze cauldron was deteriorating faster than he had anticipated. Moreover, Chen Fei faintly sensed the presence of the Soul-devouring Worm. Chen Fei had killed Soul-devouring Worms before and even plundered their talents, so he was quite sensitive to the aura of the Soul-devouring Worms. Chen Fei did not know whether the other half of the ruins had already been overthrown by the Soul-devouring Worms, which were now flying towards this side, causing the presence of the worms to appear. Or was it that when the Soul-devouring Worms entered the other half of the ruins, their presence would appear within these ruins? Chen Fei could not determine the real situation, but the time left for Chen Fei to exchange Rule Crystals was really running out, as the degree of the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality deterioration was clearly visible there. Chen Fei crushed another Rule Crystal in his hand, igniting it again with Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, while in front of him, just seven breaths had passed, ripples surfaced, and time was advanced again. This time, it was like a countdown. Chen Fei had been absorbing the insights from Celestial Suppression and two Space Secondary Rules when his eyes suddenly opened, looking at the ripples that appeared in front of him. The next moment, Chen Fei used the power of his Space Rule to gently stir the transmission fluctuation. Initially, there was only one Black Demon¡¯s silhouette solidifying, but with the stirring of Chen Fei¡¯s Space Rule, another Black Demon¡¯s silhouette began to materialize. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes closed again, indeed, just as anticipated, since the transmission was the same, the Rule Crystals could multiply by one, so it was natural to make one more Black Demon appear. Of course, multiplying the exchangeable items would have someone at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm do so, but increasing the number of Black Demons, it was doubtful anyone at the Rule Integration Realm would wish to do that. It was already extremely difficult to withstand them, battling between life and death; if the number of Black Demons increased at the same moment, it was effectively sentencing them to death right there. Chen Fei constantly absorbed various epiphanies appearing in his sea of consciousness, his power climbing progressively, his Source Point Space emitting a hazy light, and with the increase in fragments of rules, it gradually expanded. ¡°Roar!¡± Two Black Demons appeared, their savage roars reverberating through the entire space, their powers subtly interlinked, forming a stronger force and defense. As the spirituality of the bronze cauldron weakened, the suppression on the Black Demons also became increasingly lower, with various characteristics of the Black Demons gradually awakening. As Chen Fei had killed the previous Black Demon too quickly, the power of the new two Black Demons was much stronger than the previous one. If judged by the standards of a cultivator, each of these two Black Demons controlled two secondary rules. ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡± The sound of the space barrier being torn apart was incessant, compared to the solitary Black Demon tearing the space barrier with difficulty, two Black Demons, and those commanding the power of two secondary rules, tore the space barrier apart several times more easily. If the previous space barrier was like bronze walls and iron walls, then the current space barrier was somewhat like dirt and stone walls. It could only slightly delay the steps of the two Black Demons, but trapping them was simply not possible. Chen Fei¡¯s expression unchanged, his figure floated backwards, setting up layers upon layers of space barriers in front of him. For others at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, if their moves were broken, especially in such a continuous manner, they would definitely be impacted, or even injured. The resulting slowdown in executing moves would occur. But for Chen Fei, this backlash couldn¡¯t shake him in the slightest. Whether it was the strong physique granted by Celestial Suppression or the space rules that had already condensed into a crystal within his soul, resisting this kind of backlash was an easy task. Hence, within the mountain peak space, despite the Black Demons tearing through the space barriers like a hot knife through butter, Chen Fei was casually retreating, then setting up layer after layer of defense in front of him. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The two sides appeared not to be dueling, but each doing their own thing. Dozens of breaths passed in the blink of an eye, Chen Fei opened his eyes, and the epiphany from the shattered Rule Crystal had dissipated. Chen Fei raised his head to sense the spirituality of the bronze cauldron, his brows slightly furrowed, then his figure flashed, and he directly appeared in front of the Black Demon. Seeing Chen Fei appear in front of them, the two Black Demons were just about to roar, but Chen Fei had already kicked one of them in the chest, sending it crashing into the ground below, embedding it there. The other Black Demon swiped its claws toward Chen Fei, who brought his hands together and thrust them straight into the chest of this Black Demon. Chapter 1157 - Chapter 1157: Chapter 113: When a Whale Falls, All Things Thrive Chapter 1157: Chapter 113: When a Whale Falls, All Things Thrive The Black Demon¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, a Tremendous Strength surged into its body, scattering all the synergy within. Chen Fei flipped his hands and pulled his arms outward. In the next moment, he tore the Black Demon¡¯s chest in half, cutting off its vitality. It dissipated into a mist. The expenditure of two Rule Crystals had boosted Chen Fei¡¯s power immensely, beyond description. The number of fragments from the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Minor¡± had increased from thirty-nine to sixty-seven. Also, the number of fragments from the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Solid¡± had gone up from eleven to thirty-nine. Since Chen Fei had already refined the five kinds of space secondary rules into a single Space Main Rule Crystal, every increment in any secondary rule represented a significant advancement for the Space Main Rule. It was difficult to specifically describe Chen Fei¡¯s current strength by the number of secondary rules he mastered. Because this was the Space Main Rule, every bit of progress was significant for the Rule Integration Realm. If one must use the traditional classification of the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, in terms of elemental force, Chen Fei already surpassed it by more than two secondary rules. Apart from the advancement in space secondary rules, the fragments of the Power Rule within Chen Fei¡¯s physique had increased from eighty to eighty-seven. By the time he achieved Perfection in Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength had already surpassed the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Each additional Power Rule Fragment brought him closer to the Rule Body of the Open Heaven Realm. It was precisely for this reason that though the powers of the two Black Demons had become stronger, they were still no match for Chen Fei and fell easily just as before. The Black Demon¡¯s strength was increasing, but Chen Fei was growing even faster. As the Black Demon on the ground was about to rise, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared, and he stepped on the Black Demon¡¯s head. The Black Demon¡¯s body trembled, and its head didn¡¯t last even a moment before shattering, along with the rest of its body. Chen Fei vanished from his spot and reappeared within the Exchange Space. Chen Fei spontaneously glanced at other locations within the Exchange Space, and his gaze slightly stirred. In another part of the Exchange Space, he saw dozens of Open Heaven Realm powerhouses. Chen Fei didn¡¯t use space rules to sense them, as it was no longer necessary; now, the barriers of the Exchange Space were no longer able to perfectly lock in the scents coming from other locations. At this moment, these dozens of Open Heaven Realms were using their controlled rules to forcibly erode the spirituality of the bronze cauldron. These Open Heaven Realms did not need to use overpowering force; it was like boiling a frog in warm water, adding just enough power over the already burdened bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality to speed up its collapse. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze, scanned the location of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, and vanished again. Now, the number of Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm had dwindled down to just over three hundred. If it became hopeless, after the collapse of the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality, Chen Fei aimed to transfer these Rule Integration Realms of the Human Clan to a relatively safe location. With his mental focus on the projection of the bronze cauldron, Chen Fei noticed that its projection started to blur, and the blurring was deepening continuously. Chen Fei, currently holding sixty-four contribution points, immediately issued the command to exchange for two Rule Crystals. Spatial fluctuations arose, which seemed coarser compared to before. Yes, in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, this type of spatial transfer was slightly crude and should not have emanated from a Seventh Rank Supreme Treasure. The Space Main Rule Crystal inside Chen Fei¡¯s soul flickered slightly as his power brushed over the transport fluctuations of the bronze cauldron, and in the next moment, six Rule Crystals appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. It was no longer a matter of doubling his gains; he had plucked an extra Rule Crystal from the previous amount. Chen Fei clenched the five Rule Crystals in his hand, just about to leave the Exchange Space, when suddenly, a severe fluctuation burst forth from the projection of the bronze cauldron. ¡°Crack!¡± As if resonating in the soul, a crack spread across the bronze cauldron. This half of the bronze cauldron was already badly damaged, and now this crack seemed to confirm its demise. An inexplicable sorrow emerged in the hearts of all beings in the Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm. Those in the Rule Integration Realm with weaker cultivation even felt pain that pierced their hearts. This was the breaking of the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality, an instinctive feeling of self-pity that directly affected every being within the ruins, including those in the Open Heaven Realm. The difference was only that those in the Open Heaven Realm quickly cleared this infection from their systems. If there were anyone from the Sun Moon Realm present, they might have been infected for life. Chen Fei observed the crack on the bronze cauldron and sighed softly, knowing that continuing to exploit this cauldron was no longer possible. The dozens of Open Heaven Realms noticed the anomaly of the bronze cauldron, and their eyes emitted a dazzling light, their spirits focusing like never before. Because what was coming next, was a feast of plunder. Chen Fei stored the five Rule Crystals inside the Qianyuan Sword. He could still leave this Exchange Space, but it was already pointless. For the contribution points earned from killing Black Demons could no longer be exchanged for anything else. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± Sounds akin to the collapse of heaven and earth continuously emerged. More and more from the Rule Integration Realm appeared inside the Exchange Space, some looking confusedly at the scene before them. For the vast majority of the Rule Integration Realm, they were completely unaware of what had transpired, only a small fraction at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm could slightly perceive the changes happening to the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality. But even if they perceived it, nothing could change the inevitable. ¡°Clang!¡± A resounding clang that pierced the heavens suddenly erupted, like a final struggle, as violent power flooded the entire Exchange Space. The space barriers between numerous Rule Integration Realms had already disappeared at some unknown time, merging the entire Exchange Space into a single entity. Sensing this power, Chen Fei¡¯s expression slightly changed. This power was insignificant for those in the Open Heaven Realm, but for the Rule Integration Realm, it was not exactly a disaster, yet many in the Rule Integration Realm would struggle to withstand it. ¡°Boom!¡± Dozens from the Open Heaven Realm unleashed their power, sustaining the final burst of energy from the bronze cauldron. It wasn¡¯t that these dozens from the Open Heaven Realm had suddenly found their conscience. Rather, if they did not contain the bronze cauldron¡¯s final energy, all the precious treasures inside it would also be destroyed. The Sixth-Tier spiritual materials were of little concern to those in the Open Heaven Realm, but the Seventh-Tier spiritual materials, especially the supreme treasures among them, were too important for them to ignore. Chen Fei¡¯s expression relaxed slightly. In that moment just now, Chen Fei had thought of releasing the Power of Space to forcibly teleport the Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the human race out of the ruins. Luckily, the worst-case scenario did not occur. As these dozens of Open Heaven Realm cultivators blocked the power of the bronze cauldron, a rich vital energy of heaven and earth along with epiphanies permeated the entire ruins. With the fall of one whale, all things thrive! Such a powerful bronze cauldron, though now left with only Seventh-Tier power, contained unimaginable vital energy of heaven and earth and epiphanies after it shattered. Sensing the epiphanies around him, Chen Fei instinctively started running Celestial Suppression along with two kinds of Space Secondary Rules. The next moment, a vast amount of insights emerged in his sea of consciousness. Probably only Chen Fei would have such audacity to think about cultivating during such times. For other Rule Integration Realm cultivators, although the rich epiphanies could enhance insights, they could not immediately improve their cultivation. Cultivating was always a gradual process for them, even with Rule Crystals or even Dimension Origins. ¡°Boom!¡± Another thunderous roar shook the sky, and the entire ruins began to dissipate, the light of the scorching sun in the Celestial Wood shining down, landing on the cheeks of every Rule Integration Realm cultivator. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly looked into the distance. The aura of Soul-devouring Worms was clearer than ever before him; those worms had indeed devoured the other half of the ruins. It was likely that the shattering of the bronze cauldron¡¯s spirituality and the dissipation of the other side of the ruins were intrinsically linked. What affects one, affects all. Even though the bronze cauldron had been split into two parts before, there was still a resonance, a thread connecting them. Seeing the army of Soul-devouring Worms surging forward, the faces of dozens of Open Heaven Realm cultivators slightly changed. If these worms rushed to the front, how many supreme treasures inside the half of the bronze cauldron would fall into their hands was utterly unclear. As for the Black Demons that appeared alongside, they were now inconsequential. ¡°Form the Xuanwu Formation, block those Soul-devouring Worms! You too, go!¡± Liao Xia glanced at the Open Heaven Realm cultivators from the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan, sternly said. Open Heaven Realm cultivators from the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan looked slightly grim but did not dare to directly refuse Liao Xia¡¯s order. The opponent was a late-stage Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, alone enough to sweep through the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan. Not to mention the powerful races behind him, and the gazes of other late-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivators were also watching them at this moment. ¡°Go!¡± Wu Shihui said grimly, rushing forward, followed by other Open Heaven Realm cultivators from the Wu Meng Clan; the Xuan Clan similarly leading Rule Integration Realm cultivators forward. All Rule Integration Realm cultivators below, hearing Liao Xia¡¯s words, turned pale, wondering how many Rule Integration Realm cultivators would die blocking the Soul-devouring Worms. Would they be among them? Columns of light from the Array Stones in each Rule Integration Realm cultivator¡¯s hand lit up, and a Xuanwu coalesced in mid-air, though compared to the original Xuanwu Formation, its power had diminished by several percentages. ¡°You few clans, go to the very front.¡± Wu Shihui casually picked a few races from the Black Stone Domain, ordering them. The faces of the chosen races turned white; being pushed to the front was undoubtedly the most dangerous situation, even with the defensive boost from the Xuanwu Formation. The human race was among those chosen by Wu Shihui, while all Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Wu Meng Clan retreated to the central, safest area. Chen Fei did not look at the Wu Meng Clan, for he had already memorized the aura of all their Open Heaven Realm and even those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Don¡¯t give up!¡± the human imperial sovereign Qiu Gongzhi encouraged in a deep voice. Chen Fei flew to the front, displaying the cultivation of a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, causing some surprise among the many human clan Rule Integration Realm cultivators who saw it, especially thinking of the treasures inside the bronze cauldron. If the opportunity was right, breaking through to the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm was considered normal, especially since Chen Fei¡¯s natural talent was exceptionally strong. ¡°You step back, with us old fellows here, there¡¯s no need for you to be at the forefront,¡± Jiang Chengji looked at Chen Fei, weakly said. ¡°Senior Jiang, don¡¯t worry about me,¡± Chen Fei squeezed out a smile, as nine early-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors appeared around him. Seeing the nine Rule Integration Realm warriors, shock filled Jiang Chengji¡¯s eyes. With such Divine Power, even though Chen Fei had just entered the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, the majority of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators would not be his match. With such talent, given time, the human race would indeed gain another Emperor Realm powerhouse! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yet thinking of the current situation, Jiang Chengji¡¯s expression dimmed. Where was there time for Chen Fei to grow? Not only Jiang Chengji, but the surrounding human clan Rule Integration Realm cultivators, including the three human imperial sovereigns, also looked at Chen Fei differently, yet the helplessness deep in their eyes was the same as Jiang Chengji¡¯s. There was no time for Chen Fei to grow, and a peak Rule Integration Realm could not change the situation in the Black Stone Domain. The Hill Clan, Ice Race, Forest Clan, and others, selected to be at the front, felt the presence of the nine warriors around Chen Fei and were somewhat surprised. They knew of Chen Fei¡¯s identity, but now it was merely a surprise without further emotions, as the Soul-devouring Worms were already close at hand. Chapter 1158 - Chapter 1158: Chapter 1114: One Man Holds the Pass Chapter 1158: Chapter 1114: One Man Holds the Pass The overwhelming might of the Soul-devouring Worm Legion had already been sensed by those in the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain before they entered the ruins. But back then, they were a hundred miles away, and since the worms¡¯ target wasn¡¯t them, the impression hadn¡¯t been profound. At this moment, the Soul-devouring Worms swarmed in like a blanket that covered the sky, especially with their characteristic of devouring everything with ferocity, causing the faces of those within the Xuanwu Formation to drastically change. ¡°Boom!¡± Without time to think further, the Xuanwu Formation collided with the vanguard of the Soul-devouring Worms. The barrier of the formation trembled violently, making the complexions of those at the forefront from various Rule Integration Realms turn even paler. At this moment, within the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain, those at the early stage were few and far between, and those who had survived were almost all that remained. As the Xuanwu Formation continuously drew on their essence, those in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm might die at any moment, but this was a calamity they couldn¡¯t escape or avoid; they could only endure it. Chen Fei followed everyone¡¯s rhythm, retreating a few steps back, and looking up at the fierce mouthparts of the Soul-devouring Worm, his brow slightly furrowed. Before entering the ruins, the Black Demons were also ruthless and fearless, but facing the Soul-devouring Worms, there was a significant change¨Cthe Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain dared not kill the worms. Those Black Demons could be killed without much worry about the consequences. But these Soul-devouring Worms would seek revenge if provoked. Dare to kill even one of them, and they would mark you for relentless, unconditional pursuit until death, potentially involving even one¡¯s own race. Those dozens in the Open Heaven Realm, after taking the supreme treasure inside the bronze cauldron, could directly leave. Even if they had to face the worms directly, they had Eighth Tier experts supporting them from behind. This trip to the Black Stone Domain, coming for the supreme treasures left by the Tun Yuan Clan, might seem to be attended only by those from the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, but behind these people, there were inevitably Eight Rank experts looming. Eighth Rank experts did not value these treasures because the most valuable possessions of the Tun Yuan Clan had long been divided up. But though unappealing to them, they could let their descendants chase after these seventh-tier treasures. Personally taking action for such items would seem somewhat improper. Thus, those in the Open Heaven Realm, facing the Soul-devouring Worms, saw it merely as a nuisance, offering no benefits and potentially ending up with trouble that would have to be dealt with by the Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm of the Black Stone Domain¨Cperfect. The Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain did not dare to kill these worms, and neither did the Open Heaven Realms of the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan dare to do much. Both clans were just ordinary Seventh Rank Races, without an Eighth Tier backing; otherwise, the Wu Meng Clan wouldn¡¯t have fled to the Black Stone Domain. If the Xuan Clan had an Eighth Tier figure, they wouldn¡¯t need so much effort to chase the Wu Meng Clan. Therefore, at this moment, the Xuanwu Formation could only defend against the Soul-devouring Worm Legion. Attempting to kill any of the worms would bring catastrophic disaster to themselves and their race. With so many from the Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm present, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t use the powers of the Cangqiong Domain to kill the Soul-devouring Worms; moreover, even if he could kill them, how many could he eliminate? It wouldn¡¯t benefit the overall situation. Chen Fei deliberately displayed his mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivation and brought forth nine warriors in the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm, merely to increase the chances for other humans in the Rule Integration Realm to survive. Since defense was the only strategy, these nine early-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors were incredibly useful at times like this. Because the warriors were truly fearless and, although they were a bit weaker, using them as shields in critical moments were perfectly justified, strong as fortified metal. Time is supreme, space is king; space is the foundation that carries everything, and only time can transcend it. Chen Fei¡¯s soul¡¯s Space Main Rule crystal, although incomplete, made controlling the onslaught of the Soul-devouring Worms before the people an effortless task. Each warrior, equipped with the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique at the stage of Great Completion as the foundation for operating their essence force, perfectly executed the commands given by Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± A warrior appeared before Jiang Chengji, his body¡¯s power integrated and seamless, blocking a late-stage Soul-devouring Worm with his sword. Although it was only for a moment and the warrior was forcibly torn apart, it created a brief gap. Seizing this gap, Jiang Chengji took a step back, just as a flaw on the barrier of the Xuanwu Formation was also repaired, averting a moderate crisis without any injury to Jiang Chengji. ¡°Bang!¡± The mouthparts of the Soul-devouring Worms struck the barrier, causing it to tremble and forcefully pushed the worms out. The Xuanwu Formation would not shield every Rule Integration Realm individual from all attacks, because if it did, the formation would collapse within moments due to excessive incoming damage. The Xuanwu Formation would absorb about forty percent of the damage; if the attack¡¯s strength exceeded this, the formation¡¯s barrier would tear open, exposing those inside to external damage. This formation thus didn¡¯t much consider the safety of the Rule Integration Realms within it, which is why so many who stood at the forefront outside the ruins, from late-stage to peak of the Rule Integration Realm, suffered so heavily. Those in the Open Heaven Realm had initially only thought of using the Xuanwu Formation to break through the Black Demon¡¯s defenses to enter the ruins. As for now, it¡¯s enough if they can slightly obstruct the Soul-devouring Worms. At this moment, Chen Fei was using these warriors in front of the human¡¯s Rule Integration Realm barrier, which shattered in an instant when the old force had faded and the new force had not yet emerged, allowing the warriors to go to their deaths in exchange for a breathing opportunity for the human¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. The early-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors fighting against the Soul-devouring Worms were somewhat insufficient, but their sacrifice at this moment had made the human¡¯s Rule Integration Realm much safer. For Chen Fei, as long as the essence force was sufficient, the supply of warriors was endless. Using the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm¡¯s essence force to continuously support the warriors of the early stage Rule Integration Realm was somewhat unjustifiable. Around Chen Fei, tens of thousands of low-grade Primordial Crystals began to appear, with nearly a thousand shattering to bring forth one warrior. In the presence of all the Rule Integration Realms around him, Chen Fei let them witness the complete process of the warriors disappearing and reappearing, all sustained by the low-grade Primordial Crystals. Chen Fei simply coordinated the flow of essence force, which seemed to consume very little of his soul. ¡°Ah!¡± While despairing cries before death continuously resonated from other races¡¯ Rule Integration Realms, the 300 human Rule Integration Realms were effectively defending against the attacks of the Soul-devouring Worms, and not a single human Rule Integration Realm was lost. This scene was initially not very clear, but as ten or so breaths of time passed and the entire Xuanwu Formation instinctively retreated a hundred steps while the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realms suffered losses of hundreds, the situation of the humans became incredibly conspicuous. Jiang Chengji and others unconsciously looked towards Chen Fei; even the three human imperial sovereigns glanced at him several times, discovering for the first time that the Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers could be so useful. Nine early-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors combined could not withstand a few moves in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and under the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, they were annihilated in a single move. In a real high-end power showdown, Planting Beans into Soldiers might not be useless but indeed had little chance to help. But at this moment, because of the Xuanwu Formation¡¯s existence, the sacrifice of early-stage Rule Integration Realm warriors greatly compensated for the character of the formation, causing a drastic change in the situation for the human¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. After all, the level of the warriors was genuinely at the Rule Integration Realm, and in just those ten or so breaths earlier, dozens of warriors had already lost their lives. If these were not warriors, but living Rule Integration Realms, then actually, dozens from the early stages would have already died, hardly any different from other races whose Rule Integration Realms had perished just now. Chen Fei used a Divine Power to prevent so many human Rule Integration Realms from dying. Hundreds of thousands of low-grade Primordial Crystals suddenly appeared around Chen Fei¡¯s body, all taken out by the human¡¯s Rule Integration Realms from the mystical treasures. If it can be solved with low-grade Primordial Crystals, it seemed so effortless now. The surrounding races also looked at Chen Fei from time to time, wanting to imitate him but unable to truly achieve it. Planting Beans into Soldiers was not unique to the human race; many races within the Black Stone Domain had it, but their use of this Divine Power summoned warriors of the Sun Moon Realm, already the pinnacle. Yet in battles like this, even with numerous Sun Moon Realm warriors, they couldn¡¯t withstand even a moment of a Soul-devouring Worm¡¯s movements; the disparity in strength was too great. Thus, after several trials of Planting Beans into Soldiers, other races found it ineffective and had to rely on their own strength to withstand the attacks. The Wu Meng Clan of the Open Heaven Realm cast a glance at the humans, not paying much attention. Such warriors, in these special circumstances, showed a seemingly miraculous effect. But all said and done, it was just early-stage Rule Integration Realm, hardly useful for significant tasks; one could only say, the humans were somewhat fortunate this time. And if the Black Stone Domain could have fewer Rule Integration Realms perish, their Wu Meng Clan in the back would be somewhat safer. Thus, the current situation of the humans was actually to their liking¨Cit wasn¡¯t out of kindness but because it benefitted them more. The 300 human Rule Integration Realms, initially with lifeless eyes, now couldn¡¯t help but radiate vitality, a hope as if they had found life in a desperate situation. Their ask was never much; they only wished to survive this calamity, even ignoring the treasure inside the bronze cauldron wanted by many human Rule Integration Realms. Yet, such a simple request to live was extremely difficult in this catastrophe. As the warriors continued to perish, Chen Fei also coordinated, letting his complexion gradually grow pale, but the motion of the warriors going to their deaths did not slow down, firmly protecting the safety of the human¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At the same time, Chen Fei did not forget to absorb the massive insights flowing from his sea of consciousness, as the spiritual mechanism pervading heaven and earth rapidly declined. Chen Fei naturally would not let go of such a freely available spiritual mechanism. As the spiritual mechanism gradually returned to normal, the light sphere at the position of the Celestial Wood trembled slightly, and the final burst of power from the bronze cauldron was forcibly stopped by dozens of Open Heaven Realm experts. What followed was to divide the supreme treasures within half of the bronze cauldron¡¯s feast. ¡°Screech!¡± A harsh scream, as if tearing the soul apart, suddenly resonated in all directions, a white light flashed from behind the Soul-devouring Worms, falling on the position of the Celestial Wood¡¯s bronze cauldron, splitting it in two. Chapter 1159 - Chapter 1159: Chapter 1115: Insatiable Greed Chapter 1159: Chapter 1115: Insatiable Greed ¡°` ¡°Soul-devouring worms, you are truly insatiable!¡± Liao Xia burst out shouting, his palms radiating dazzling light, enveloping the white radiance. Deep down, Liao Xia didn¡¯t want to have any entanglements with soul-devouring worms as they were extremely troublesome, and they always moved in groups. The soul-devouring worms of the Black Stone Domain were just one branch among the many; the strongest legion of soul-devouring worms wasn¡¯t here. Other cultivators from the Open Heaven Realm also took action immediately, preventing the soul-devouring worms from dividing up the spoils. ¡°You only have yourselves to blame for taking your time,¡± an effeminate voice rang out, filled with mockery. ¡°Hmph!¡± Liao Xia snorted coldly and didn¡¯t pursue a war of words. Just as he thought to push out the queen of the soul-devouring worms, the light from the bronze cauldron suddenly shrank. Liao Xia instinctively turned his head toward the direction of the soul-devouring worm legion, as a force seemed to be influencing the remaining power of the bronze cauldron, and such intense resonance could only be achieved by the other half of the bronze cauldron from the past. The energy in Liao Xia¡¯s palms flipped, as he attempted to stop the actions of the soul-devouring worm queen, but in the next moment, a violent force burst forth from the bronze cauldron. At the same time, the soul-devouring worm legion, unbeknownst to when, had formed a strange formation, and a power that disrupted spatial order instantly descended within thousands of miles, encompassing all those in the Rule Integration Realm and Open Heaven Realm. The soul-devouring worms as a race were already inclined towards the laws of space. Now, as all soul-devouring worms deployed their spatial powers in unison, coupled with a trace of the bronze cauldron¡¯s origin energy, they immediately turned this patch of space on its head. Within the Xuanwu Formation, the cultivators from the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm were desperately fending off the pursuit of the soul-devouring worms. Excluding the human race, the other races had already lost over a thousand in just the time that had passed. And this number was only the beginning. As the Rule Integration Realm cultivators decreased, the power of the Xuanwu Formation diminished, and the losses would grow until eventual collapse. As soon as the soul-devouring worms were ready to deploy their spatial powers, Chen Fei already had a premonition. As the tumultuous spatial power descended, Chen Fei used the force from the self-destruction of five warriors to subconsciously gather the human Rule Integration Realm cultivators together. ¡°Buzz!¡± The world lost color, and all directions were thrown into chaos, the only constant being the endless spatial turmoil sweeping across thousands of miles. ¡°Everyone gather around me!¡± Qiu Gongzhi shouted loudly. At this moment, there was really no need for Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s reminder; the three hundred human Rule Integration Realm cultivators were tightly clustered together. The Xuanwu Formation was instantly shredded by this tempest of spatial chaos, and although the cultivators within the formations were unharmed, they looked at the scene before them, suddenly unsure of what to do. The senses of those in the Rule Integration Realm could reach a thousand miles, but now, facing this spatial turbulence, they could neither see through it nor discern their current location or the exit. The perception of those in the Rule Integration Realm, even those at the peak, was compressed to within ten miles. The soul-devouring worms, in their eagerness to snatch at the spirit material inside the bronze cauldron, had disrupted space completely. It wasn¡¯t just the Xuanwu Formation affected, but even the spirit material within the bronze cauldron¡¯s light had been scattered into the spatial turmoil. Relying on their sensitivity to spatial laws, the soul-devouring worms began frantically fishing for those precious treasures within the spatial chaos. Dozens of Open Heaven Realm cultivators unleashed all their power, with no time to settle the score with the devouring worms. These cultivators also began searching for the seventh-tier supreme treasures they needed within the spatial chaos. Naturally, these Open Heaven Realm cultivators now loathed the soul-devouring worms. But to some extent, certain cultivators in the Open Heaven Realm felt a sense of anticipation. Originally, the few treasures within the bronze cauldron that had a chance to help an Open Heaven Realm late-stage cultivator breakthrough to the peak, were none of their concern and were certainly meant for Liao Xia and a few others at the late stages of the Open Heaven Realm. But now, with the materials inside half the bronze cauldron all scattered, whether one could find those few treasures now depended somewhat on luck. Of course, the impact of this spatial chaos was not as significant on the strength of the late-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivators, contrary to what one might imagine. Though the few treasures had been flung far away, Liao Xia and several late-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivators could still vaguely capture their whereabouts and were now frantically rushing towards them, planning to grab them first. Inside Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the Main Rule Crystal Stone for space flashed faintly with light. On the mastery of the Space Main Rule, Chen Fei naturally didn¡¯t dare to claim superiority over the mother of the soul-devouring worms, but the spatial chaos before him truly didn¡¯t affect Chen Fei much. At least in Chen Fei¡¯s perception, he could sense his current position. As such, leaving was not a difficult task for Chen Fei. But if Chen Fei were the first to lead the humans out of this spatial chaos, it would place the human race in a position far too conspicuous. At the moment, the mood of those Open Heaven Realm cultivators, especially those at the late stages, wasn¡¯t very good. If they were to take out their frustrations on a few races, would the human race become collateral damage? Those cultivators and their auras were very clear to Chen Fei now, but Chen Fei was also aware of his own current strength. There would always be chances to settle scores bit by bit in the future. For now, lying low wasn¡¯t a shameful act, especially since these Open Heaven Realm cultivators had been cultivating for thousands, or even tens of thousands of years. ¡°Emperor, where should we head now?¡± the human Rule Integration Realm cultivators turned to Qiu Gongzhi and his two companions. Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s brow was furrowed; with the power of three secondary rules he commanded, he too couldn¡¯t penetrate the spatial chaos before him. Under such circumstances, he didn¡¯t dare lead the human Rule Integration Realm cultivators around haphazardly. Otherwise, if these remaining three hundred human Rule Integration Realm cultivators were lost here, Qiu Gongzhi would bear a lifetime of guilt. ¡°` ¡°Imperial Sovereign, if you can trust this junior, I can try to explore ahead!¡± Chen Fei stepped forward, cupped his hands in salutation, and at the same time, the power of the Space Secondary Rules [Big] rippled around him, resonating with the surrounding spatial turbulence. ¡°Space Secondary Rules?¡± Seeing the power rippling around Chen Fei, everyone¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. The scene where Chen Fei had used the strength of nine warriors to forcefully protect everyone from the soul-devouring worms was still vivid in their minds, which instinctively made their trust in Chen Fei even higher. Coupled with the Space Secondary Rules, facing the current spatial turbulence, could Chen Fei truly lead them out? Qiu Gongzhi looked at Chen Fei without asking if he was certain, but the very fact that Chen Fei dared to stand up at this time demonstrated a temperament and a willingness to bear responsibility that was unmatched by ordinary people. ¡°Good!¡± Countless thoughts flashed through Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s mind, and he nodded his head. In his heart, Qiu Gongzhi had already made a decision: as long as they could get through this calamity, he would definitely use the full power of his clan to supply everything Chen Fei needed for his cultivation. Moreover, Chen Fei¡¯s previous contributions were more than enough for the human race to do so. ¡°Everyone, come this way!¡± Chen Fei gave a salute to Qiu Gongzhi and the other three human imperial sovereigns, then took the lead, flying in a certain direction. The others didn¡¯t hesitate at all and followed closely behind Chen Fei. In such a moment, no hesitation was needed; since the decision was placed in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, it meant they completely trusted his judgment. Chen Fei sensed the condition of the spatial turbulence within a thousand miles, avoiding those violent spatial turbulences and also staying far away from those in the Open Heaven Realm. A few thousand miles, for the nearly ten thousand individuals in the Rule Integration Realm and dozens in the Open Heaven Realm, was a vast space, entirely adequate for concealing the three hundred people from the Rule Integration Realm of the human race. From what Chen Fei could sense, the Rule Integration Realm had very limited perception in this area, those in the Open Heaven Realm had much greater perception, but they were all focused on chasing after the seventh-tier precious treasures and not paying attention to the plight of those in the Rule Integration Realm. Even the Open Heaven Realm individuals from the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan had only left one or two individuals behind in their clans, and the rest were also scavenging for seventh-rank spirit materials scattered inside the bronze cauldron. Chen Fei, leading the Rule Integration Realm of the human race, made a half-circle through the spatial turbulence and saw the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan, led by their respective Open Heaven Realm elites, leaving the turbulent space. The descendants of the Soul-devouring Race were the third Race to leave, followed by the Evil Clans. Although the ancestor of the Evil Clans could only be considered half an Open Heaven Realm, they still held many advantages over the Rule Integration Realm and therefore managed to lead the Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm to safety. The ancestor of the Evil Clans hesitated, considering whether to contend for the supreme treasures within the spatial turbulence, but thinking of the terror of the true Open Heaven Realm, they ultimately abandoned this idea. The Hill Clan, through sheer happenstance, also left the spatial turbulence, followed by the Forest Clan and Ice Race. These were all fortuitous coincidences that actually resulted in their safe departure. Chen Fei imperceptibly led the human race through the spatial turbulence, but overall, they were moving towards the edge, out of the turbulence. ¡°Buzz!¡± A massive fluctuation suddenly rippled from the distance, spreading throughout the entire area of spatial turbulence. Chen Fei glanced over; it was several late-stage Open Heaven Realm individuals fighting with the soul-devouring queen. Chen Fei didn¡¯t think about grabbing those Rule Crystals, as that would be quite conspicuous in the eyes of those in the Open Heaven Realm. Moreover, there was no need; as long as they could safely leave this place, the Black Stone Domain would have a brief period of calm. After all, the supreme treasure of the Soul-devouring Race had been taken, and both the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan had suffered losses, so they wouldn¡¯t start a war soon. This interval of time was sufficient for Chen Fei to cultivate. Furthermore, inside Chen Fei¡¯s mystical treasures were five Rule Crystals, which alone could significantly advance Chen Fei¡¯s strength. After some twists and turns, the human race was now less than three hundred miles from the edge of the spatial turbulence. During this period, those late-stage Open Heaven Realm individuals fought more fiercely with the soul-devouring queen, probably contending over some supreme treasure. At the same time, other Open Heaven Realm individuals also began fighting with other seventh-tier soul-devouring worms, making the situation within the entire spatial turbulence increasingly dangerous. Two more Races from the Black Stone Domain narrowly escaped, while three other Rule Integration Realm groups were caught in the aftermath of the Open Heaven Realm battles and reduced to ashes. Chen Fei saw that the timing was about right and led the Rule Integration Realm of the human race towards the edge of the spatial turbulence in a diagonal line. Suddenly, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze wavered; within hundreds of miles from his perception, an object slightly resonated with the Bronze Rune in his Source Point Space. And as Chen Fei extended his perception to that location, he saw a large Bronze Fragment undulating with the spatial turbulence. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Bronze Fragment emitted no Vital Energy and had no fluctuations; if not for the Bronze Rune in the Source Point Space, even with Chen Fei¡¯s mastery of Space Rules, he would not have been able to sense this Bronze Fragment. The shape of the Bronze Fragment resembled the ear of a bronze cauldron and was quite intact. Chen Fei didn¡¯t lead the human race hundreds of miles toward it; instead, he activated the soul within him governing the Space Rules and gave the spatial turbulence a nudge. The spatial turbulence surged like a tide, striking the cauldron¡¯s ear and sending it flying towards the human race¡¯s direction. As Chen Fei led the human race to fly outward, he intermittently nudged the spatial turbulence, drawing the cauldron¡¯s ear ever closer. Chapter 1160 - Chapter 1160: Chapter 1116: Seventh-Tier Body Barrier Chapter 1160: Chapter 1116: Seventh-Tier Body Barrier Chen Fei, leading the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, was less than fifty miles away from the bronze cauldron¡¯s Ding Ear when they were over a hundred miles from the perimeter of the Chaotic Flow Space. In Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the Space Rule Crystal Stone trembled slightly. A force of space enveloped the Ding Ear, and in the next instant, Chen Fei¡¯s right hand, hidden in his sleeve, dipped slightly, and the Ding Ear landed in his palm. Chen Fei took out the jade box from the spatial grid; the Ding Ear, along with the previous two bronze fragments, was placed into the jade box. Then, he stored it back into the spatial grid. All of this was done within Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve. With the cover of essence force, the people around him didn¡¯t notice anything unusual about Chen Fei. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated slightly. For now, he still didn¡¯t know what the effect of the Ding Ear was or if it had any effect at all. After all, the spirituality of the bronze cauldron had completely dispersed. However, the previous two bronze fragments still possessed the capability to plunder. Perhaps the Ding Ear might retain its characteristics if only its effects were weakened. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, there were still many precious treasures within reach, but these treasures were all emitting intense Vital Energy fluctuations. If Chen Fei were to use the same method as before and propel these precious treasures with the power of space, it would be easy for those in the Open Heaven Realm to notice the problem. With the sole surviving three hundred of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm around, the most crucial thing for both Chen Fei himself and the Human Clan was to safely leave this place. For the Rule Integration Realm, a distance of over a hundred miles, if not hindered by Chaotic Flow Space, is not quite instantaneous, but it would only take a short time. Taking a bit more time now, Chen Fei still led the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm out of the killing field completely. As the light of the scorching sun shone on the faces of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, many showed a sense of being in a completely different world. In just that brief time, too much had happened: the ruins had broken apart, the Soul-devouring Worms had appeared, and the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain had been forced to the very front. In the end, Chaotic Flow Space emerged, a scene that, with but a little thought, one would realize must involve chaotic battles between Open Heaven Realm powerhouses. In front of the power of the Open Heaven Realm, the Rule Integration Realm isn¡¯t exactly shattered upon contact, but they are not far off. If their luck had been slightly worse and they had emerged near an Open Heaven Realm battlefield, the entire Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm might have vanished. As soon as the Human Clan moved away from the Chaotic Flow Space, many gazes converged on them, belonging to the Races that had left earlier. ¡°Come this way!¡± The voice of the Wu Meng Clan in the Open Heaven Realm rang out; Qiu Gongzhi, with the three hundred of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, flew over. Chen Fei stood in the middle of the crowd, looking up at the Wu Meng Clan. At this moment, only two at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm from the Wu Meng Clan were outside the Chaotic Flow Space, and the remaining seven were inside, fighting over treasures. The Xuan Clan was the same; facing the treasures left by the Devouring Race, there was no Open Heaven Realm power that could remain indifferent. Setting aside those supreme treasures that could aid in advancing the cultivation of those at the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm, even those Seventh Rank Spirit Materials were hard to come by in normal times. Even the remains of the bronze cauldron now, although broken, might reveal traces of the Eighth Tier if brought back for study. The few Races that had left earlier glanced at the Human Clan and then paid no more attention. In their minds, the Human Clan should be like them, relying on good luck to accidentally make their way out of the Chaotic Flow Space. In such Chaotic Flow Space, the Sixth-Tier Realm could only rely on luck for effectiveness, as their usual strength could hardly be of much use. Evil Clans¡¯ patriarch, Lv Ji, fixed his gaze on Qiu Gongzhi, or more precisely, on the Qiankun Cauldron that Qiu Gongzhi was carrying, and his eyes flickered slightly. With only three peak Rule Integration Realm survivors, the strength of the Human Clan had fallen to an unprecedented low. On the other hand, Evil Clans¡¯, unaffected himself, had also lost only three of its peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Compared to the other Races of the Black Stone Domain, the Evil Clans¡¯ losses were the smallest. Apart from his clan¡¯s own bit of luck, the main reason was Lv Ji himself leading the charge. Outside the ruins, he had protected most of the Rule Integration Realm of the Evil Clans. Although Lv Ji was not truly of the Open Heaven Realm, he still possessed most of the overwhelming power of it, resulting in relatively light injuries for the Rule Integration Realm of the Evil Clans. Facing the Black Demons within the ruins, the severity of the injuries naturally affected the final outcome. If the Wu Meng Clan were to leave later, considering the current situation of the Human Clan, they would no longer pose a threat to the status of the Evil Clans. But whether it be for the Qiankun Stones within the Qiankun Cauldron, or for previous grievances, to Lv Ji, the Human Clan must be exterminated; without this, the hatred in his heart could not be quenched! Qiu Gongzhi, sensing Lv Ji¡¯s gaze, looked up at him, then turned his head to look elsewhere, his eyes inevitably revealing a touch of helplessness. Before, the Human Clan could barely contend with the Evil Clans, but now, if the Evil Clans set their minds on exterminating the Human Clan and the Wu Meng Clan didn¡¯t intervene, the Human Clan truly had no way to resist the Evil Clans¡¯ power. Qiu Gongzhi thought of the thirteen Human Clan¡¯s peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators within the Qiankun Cauldron and sighed deeply. At this juncture, even with Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s cultivation and realm, he had no idea how to lead the Human Clan forward. The battle within the chaotic space turbulence continued, as the Open Heaven Realm cultivators and the Soul-devouring Worms truly went head to head, unleashing colossal fluctuations of power that trembled for thousands of miles and even spread beyond the chaotic space turbulence. Moreover, it was not just the Soul-devouring Worms and the Open Heaven Realm fighting; occasionally, several Open Heaven Realm cultivators would clash over a Seventh Rank spirit material, although their skirmishes weren¡¯t as life-threatening as the battles against the Soul-devouring Worms. The cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm within the Black Stone Domain continually retreated, fearing the aftermath of the Seventh Tier power injuries for their ranks. Such a battle was beyond any help the Rule Integration Realm could give, and under normal circumstances, they should have taken the opportunity to leave. However, none of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators present, including those from the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan, dared to depart. Chen Fei looked ahead without using the power of space to sense the situation within the chaotic space turbulence, instead focusing on the fragments of rules within his soul. The bronze cauldron had just shattered, and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism surged, making it not ideal for Chen Fei to cultivate in his diminished Open Heaven Realm state; but due to the richness of the epiphany, his cultivation had silently grown significantly. The fragment of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small¡± had increased by ten pieces, reaching seventy-seven pieces. The Space Secondary Rule ¡°Solid¡± also grew by ten pieces, reaching forty-nine pieces. The total number of rule fragments within Chen Fei¡¯s soul was nearing three hundred. Additionally, the Power Rule Fragments within his physique increased by three, bringing the total to ninety pieces. With power and defense reaching new heights, Chen Fei vaguely perceived a barrier; breaking through this barrier, his physique could step into the ranks of the Seventh Tier rule body. To many Rule Integration Realm cultivators, this boundary was unimaginable and unreachable; for Chen Fei, simply continuing to cultivate Celestial Suppression would accomplish this progression. As Chen Fei closed his eyes to feel his realm, the battle within the space turbulence persisted for a short time longer before it gradually ceased. While thousands of miles might seem vast, it wasn¡¯t much for Open Heaven Realm cultivators, and there were only so many treasures worth their fight. After the looting was done, the battle naturally stopped. ¡°Hss!¡± The army of Soul-devouring Worms let out piercing shrieks, emerging from another side of the chaotic space and then leaving in swarms. With the departure of the Soul-devouring Worms, the spatial flow in this large area finally resumed calmness. Dozens of Open Heaven Realm cultivators stood suspended in the air, watching the Soul-devouring Worms leave without pursuing them any further. Several Seventh Rank spirit materials within the bronze cauldron had been snatched away by the Soul-devouring Worms, which left the present Open Heaven Realm cultivators dissatisfied, but an actual life-and-death struggle with these worms was utterly out of the question. Chen Fei watched the figures of the Soul-devouring Worms disappear with slightly narrowed eyes. The so-called fight to the death of the Soul-devouring Worms indeed seemed to depend on the opponent. Just now in the chaotic space turbulence, many worms had died, but faced with this group of Open Heaven Realm cultivators, the Soul-devouring Queen Worm had not insisted on fighting to the bitter end. Strength was the eternal rule in the Return to Nothing Realm. With the Soul-devouring Worms gone and the Tunyuan Clan¡¯s bronze cauldron shattered, there was nothing left in the barren and remote Black Stone Domain to hold the interest of these Open Heaven Realm cultivators. Liao Xia turned around, looking down at the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Some clans had failed to escape the chaotic space turbulence in time, leaving their entire Rule Integration Realm to perish within. It wasn¡¯t to the extent of clan annihilation, but with a clan¡¯s entire Rule Integration Realm gone, they could only immediately become a vassal to other clans to avoid a fate of extermination. Originally, the Black Stone Domain had over ten thousand, nearly twenty thousand Rule Integration Realm cultivators¨Cnow only a little over three thousand remained. To the eyes of Liao Xia and the other Open Heaven Realm cultivators, this was insignificant, even though these Rule Integration Realm cultivators had come here at their beckon. Liao Xia didn¡¯t see anything wrong with the situation, especially since he had just acquired a Cui Xia Primordial Pill, which had put him in a good mood. As such, Liao Xia decided to give the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators an opportunity. An opportunity that could change the destiny of these Rule Integration Realm cultivators and even the fate of their races behind them. ¡°I¡¯ve been in need of some servants lately, and anyone who can climb this Heavenly Ladder will be taken in by me,¡± he declared. Liao Xia waved his hand, and a golden, glittering staircase appeared before them. The Heavenly Ladder! In Liao Xia¡¯s eyes, it was as if becoming his servant was stepping into heaven for these mere Rule Integration Realm cultivators. Now in high spirits, mindful of the efforts they¡¯d shown, he offered them the chance to become his servants. The other Open Heaven Realm cultivators slightly stirred, having intended to leave but now becoming interested enough to stay. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Upon hearing Liao Xia¡¯s words, the hearts of all Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the Black Stone Domain fluttered. The exact realms of these numerous Open Heaven Realm cultivators were unclear to the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, as the difference in cultivation was too vast. However, Liao Xia¡¯s status among these Open Heaven Realm cultivators was undeniably one of the highest, which the crowd of Rule Integration Realm could clearly discern. The possibility of becoming such a powerful being¡¯s servant excited not only the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators but also stirred interest among some cultivators of the Wu Meng Clan and Xuan Clan. Being a servant may not equate to being a subordinate; life and death are not in one¡¯s control, and one can be discarded at will, but it is a distinct status nonetheless. Chapter 1161 - Chapter 1161: Chapter 1117: The Drifting Wind and Rain Chapter 1161: Chapter 1117: The Drifting Wind and Rain Chen Fei looked at the Heavenly Stairs, then glanced at Liao Xia in the distance before withdrawing his gaze. Many from the human race in the Rule Integration Realm wanted to try, to follow someone of the Open Heaven Realm, casually sipping the soup left by the Open Heaven Realm. Could they possibly have a chance to break through to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm? Even showing enough talent, that Open Heaven Realm, wouldn¡¯t it be within reach? Qiu Gongzhi turned his head to look at Chen Fei and noticed that Chen Fei did not show any eager expression; he held back the words that were on the tip of his tongue. The human race could not currently provide Chen Fei with enough stable cultivation time; perhaps following this person from the Open Heaven Realm could allow him to grow? But being a servant comes with its gains and losses; perhaps one could be abandoned at any time. This choice was not something outsiders could forcefully persuade on. ¡°The junior is willing to serve wholeheartedly by the senior¡¯s side, begging for a chance!¡± A figure leaped out, came to the Heavenly Stairs, and bowed to Liao Xia, directly placing themselves in the role of a servant. All those in the Rule Integration Realm at the scene noticed that it was a member of the Ice Race in the late stages of Rule Integration Realm. The late-stage Rule Integration Realm member from the Ice Race looked up at Liao Xia, seeing no displeasure on his face, they carefully stood up and then stepped onto the first step of the Heavenly Stairs. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple appeared on the Heavenly Stairs, followed by a Tremendous Strength falling upon the Ice Race Rule Integration Realm member. This Ice Race member from the Rule Integration Realm turned pale, not expecting such terrifying pressure just at the first step. The Ice Race Rule Integration Realm member looked up at the Heavenly Stairs; these ninety-nine steps, how would they proceed further? The Ice Race Rule Integration Realm member took a deep breath, stepped onto the second step, and the entire body trembled, almost kneeling on the stairs. Chen Fei stood at a distance, watching that Heavenly Stairs, the power not only suppressed the body but even more the soul. Actually, those in the late stages of Rule Integration Realm should not be able to step onto these stairs; only the Peak of Rule Integration Realm qualified. If their Cultivation Realm was not enough, then they must have sufficient high talent to contemplate the mysteries under the Tremendous Strength of this Heavenly Stairs. But, just now, Liao Xia had not spoken. The late-stage Rule Integration Realm member from the Ice Race reached the tenth step, finally could not hold on any longer, and directly knelt on the stair, no longer able to continue climbing upward. ¡°The junior is incompetent, unable to continue climbing, I have disappointed the senior.¡± The Ice Race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm member said hoarsely, looking up with difficulty. ¡°Bang!¡± Liao Xia didn¡¯t speak, but the Heavenly Stairs trembled slightly, and the late-stage Rule Integration Realm member from the Ice Race directly turned into a mist of blood, perished completely. The onlooking Open Heaven Realm cultivators saw this scene, and smiles appeared on their faces. Punching above one¡¯s weight! Even just to be a servant, not any specimen qualifies, it¡¯s ridiculous that these Remote Rule Integration Realms could not see that. All Ice Race Rule Integration Realm members trembled at the sound, watching one of their own turned into a blood mist, not daring to show any unusual expressions. ¡°I give you just a short time.¡± Liao Xia said indifferently, hands behind his back. Want to be his servant, as if any rubbish would do, if he really accepted such servants, wouldn¡¯t he be laughed at by other Open Heaven Realm of the same rank. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, waiting for this selection for servitude to end. While Chen Fei thought this, other Rule Integration Realm cultivators had different thoughts, despite knowing that if they could not reach the top of the Heavenly Stairs, they would die, still, this was an opportunity to follow an Open Heaven Realm cultivator. Thus, in an instant, multiple figures flew to the Heavenly Stairs and began climbing, these figures, without exception, all were at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. The other Peak Rule Integration Realm were a step too slow, thought for a moment, and stood still, wanting to see if with the Cultivation of the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, they could reach the top of the Heavenly Stairs. In the first half of the steps, these Peak Rule Integration Realm members managed quite smoothly, but just past the halfway point, the force on the Heavenly Stairs suddenly increased sharply. Chen Fei glanced and knew these Peak Rule Integration Realm members would die. Not only Chen Fei realized; the present Peak Rule Integration Realm could all see that, and those who were tempted earlier suddenly showed expressions of dread. ¡°Bang, bang, bang!¡± As expected, these Peak Rule Integration Realm members couldn¡¯t withstand the increasingly strengthening Tremendous Strength, and their bodies exploded at the eightieth step. Sovereigns of various clans, just like that, for the identity of a servant, died there. Watching the tragic state of these few Peak Rule Integration Realm¡¯s deaths extinguished many of the Peak Rule Integration Realm¡¯s intentions. Qiu Gongzhi felt a sense of fear at this moment; if earlier he had persuaded Chen Fei to go over, that would have been pushing Chen Fei into a fiery pit; thankfully he had squashed that thought earlier. Liao Xia looked at the Rule Integration Realm below, scared to attempt, with a slight frown on his brow; truly a remote area, without a decent Rule Integration Realm, wasting the opportunity he had given. Truly, of little use! ¡°Senior, the junior wishes to try!¡± As the time was almost up for a short time, an Evil Clans figure leaped out, and all the Rule Integration Realm present involuntarily turned their heads to look. ¡°It¡¯s a descendant of the Evil Clans¡¯ elder!¡± Seeing the puzzlement in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, Qiu Gongzhi explained at his side. Like the ancestors of the Evil Clans such as Lv Ji who were in the Open Heaven Realm, he naturally left many offspring, among whom three were at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. In the previous wars between the Evil Clans and the human race, these three offspring of Lv Ji had clashed several times with the cultivators at the Peak of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, demonstrating tremendous strength. Qiu Gongzhi had not expected that under such circumstances, the ancestor of the Evil Clans would still let his offspring try to Ascend the Heavenly Ladder. Lv Fan displayed the realms of three secondary rules and began to ascend the ladder rapidly. Seeing Lv Fan¡¯s realm, Qiu Gongzhi and the three human imperial sovereigns frowned, because according to initial intelligence, Lv Fan was supposed to have mastered only two secondary rules. Given the time Lv Fan had been cultivating, he now mastered three secondary rules, which meant that the hope of mastering a fourth secondary rule in the future would be very great. With such talent, still going to be a slave, his future goal must be the Open Heaven Realm. If Lv Fan succeeds, then the Evil Clans will become the first Seventh Rank Race in the Black Stone Domain. Liao Xia looked down at Lv Fan, sensing his relatively young essence and noted that during the ascent, he did not use brute force but continuously adapted to the changes in the power within the Heavenly Stairs, nodding slightly. This Rule Integration Realm cultivator barely met his requirements for a slave. If he proved handy afterward, raising him to the Open Heaven Realm was also not impossible. And a slave in the Open Heaven Realm had a distinct value. The ninety-nine steps of the Heavenly Ladder were not long, Liao Xia nodded in approval internally, and considering Lv Fan¡¯s extraordinary talent, the ascent was surprisingly smooth. It seemed like just a blink, and Lv Fan had reached the top of the Heavenly Ladder. ¡°Not bad!¡± Looking down at Lv Fan, Liao Xia nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯ve seen the master!¡± Joy appeared on Lv Fan¡¯s face as he knelt at Liao Xia¡¯s feet. Beneath them, the Evil Clans erupted in a cheer, with a Rule Integration Realm cultivator working under such a strong figure, the Wu Meng Clan would likely change their treatment of them. This is what the Evil Clans thought, and different thoughts also rose in the minds of other races. Liao Xia glanced at the other Rule Integration Realms in the Black Stone Domain, wrapped up Lv Fan, and disappeared into the sky; seeing nothing else to watch, other Open Heaven Realms also disappeared from view. This Black Stone Domain, if not for the swallowing race, they would not even want to set foot here. Chen Fei stood below, watching the dozens of Open Heaven Realms disappearing into the distance, his gaze slightly fluctuating. ¡°Disperse everyone, remember, you still must not leave the Black Stone Domain without authorization!¡± The Wu Meng Clan¡¯s shaman Wu Shihui looked at the Black Stone Domain¡¯s Rule Integration Realms and spoke sternly, then glanced in the direction of the Xuan Clan and led all the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realms away. The conflict between the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan couldn¡¯t erupt into war yet; most of the Black Demons had died just now, but some still existed in the Black Stone Domain. Today, the vital energy of heaven and earth in the Black Stone Domain had not yet recovered, but with the breaking of the ruins and the demise of the seventh-tier Black Demons, the vital energy of heaven and earth was transforming. And having just experienced a battle inside the ruins, both the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan urgently needed to stop and recuperate for a period. After all, although their losses were not as exaggerated as those of the native Rule Integration Realms of the Black Stone Domain, they still had suffered many deaths. The Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan left in succession, as for the descendants of the swallowing race, whether by coincidence or intent, those two Open Heaven Realms from the swallowing race died in the Chaotic Flow Space. Now the descendants of the swallowing race no longer had anyone in the Open Heaven Realm, even the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm had suffered heavy losses. Seeing the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan leave, the descendants of the swallowing race retreated at the first opportunity, fearful of being forever left behind. ¡°We¡¯re also leaving!¡± Qiu Gongzhi whispered, then led the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realms toward the distant horizon. Evil Clans¡¯ Lv Ji looked in the direction the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realms were leaving, a smile appearing on his lips, just waiting for the right moment, all late-stage and above Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the human race would die! Once the human race was without its late-stage and above Rule Integration Realm cultivators, the annihilation of the entire human race was almost imminent. Presumably, the Wu Meng Clan, regarding the annihilation of the human race by their Evil Clans, would turn a blind eye, after all, the Evil Clans were not without support now. ¡°First go to Jiguang City, bring everyone back to Han Yun City,¡± Qiu Gongzhi whispered. The most convenient would undoubtedly be to have Jiguang City¡¯s Rule Integration Realms take people to Han Yun City, but given the current strength of the human race, not concentrated together would mean being defeated one by one. Of course, concentrating together might also risk being wiped out in one fell swoop, but the human race had no better option. The human race really was in a perilous time. Eight days later, Han Yun City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After spending several days, the three hundred human Rule Integration Realm cultivators first arrived at Jiguang City, took all its residents, and then flew non-stop to Han Yun City. Fortunately, there were no hitches along the way, and all the human races gathered together. However, the entire atmosphere of Han Yun City was extremely suppressed because so many Rule Integration Realms had died, the initially nearly a thousand Rule Integration Realms now only constituted thirty percent. There were only three Emperor Realms left, thirteen on the brink of death in a coma, and three truly dead. Chen Fei stayed in the cultivation room of the courtyard, shattered the Rule Crystal, and began cultivating. Chapter 1162 - Chapter 1162: Chapter 1118: Open Heaven Realm Body, Achieved! Chapter 1162: Chapter 1118: Open Heaven Realm Body, Achieved! Chen Fei this time shattered the Rule Crystal, not like in the Ruins, where he consumed the power of the Rule Crystal to its limits, which was really too wasteful, lasting only thirty to forty breaths of time. It can only be said that it is a method to be adopted under special circumstances. However, Chen Fei did not take as long as the initial twenty days or so to completely consume a Rule Crystal, which was too time-consuming. If it took twenty days for a Rule Crystal, then Chen Fei¡¯s five Rule Crystals would need at least a hundred days. While this would maximize the utilization of the Rule Crystals, there would be too many variables. The Evil Clans¡¯ intentions towards the human race were very clear to all races in the Black Stone Domain. At present, the strength of the human race had dropped to an unprecedented low in history. There was no longer so much time for Chen Fei to slowly cultivate anymore. Chen Fei adopted a more balanced approach, consuming a Rule Crystal in one day, striving to maximize the cost-effectiveness. A vast sea of enlightenment emerged in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and he quickly absorbed it, with his cultivation progressing by leaps and bounds. A day passed in a flash. The atmosphere in Han Yun City slightly improved, but it was still extremely oppressive. Those families in the Rule Integration Realm couldn¡¯t accept the loss of their ancestors and were in utter grief. Worried about the future of their own families, they also couldn¡¯t see the future of the entire human race. Within the Return to Nothing Realm, every race¡¯s citizens understood what it meant to lose their top forces ¨C the entire race would face a dire situation, not to mention the looming threat of the Evil Clans and the Ice Race. The vast majority of the human race didn¡¯t know the current overall situation in the Black Stone Domain, but after the return of the three human imperial sovereigns, their solemn expressions conveyed much. Qiu Gongzhi and the other imperial sovereigns didn¡¯t think of concealing information. When disaster strikes, no eggs remain unbroken in an overturned nest. When true calamity falls, no one in the human race will be spared. At this time, even if you conceal much, you can¡¯t change any of the facts. Instead, under this high-pressure atmosphere, it might urge the human race to cultivate more diligently. The human race has faced many crises in the Return to Nothing Realm, but they have always managed to turn peril into safety with united willpower. Qiu Gongzhi did not know whether the human race could survive this time as before. All he could do was to do his best and leave the rest to destiny! At this moment, Qiu Gongzhi and the other two human imperial sovereigns were trying their best to heal the thirteen imperial sovereigns within the Qiankun Cauldron. If they could wake them up, the crisis of the human race wouldn¡¯t be completely over, but at least it wouldn¡¯t be as tense as it is now. However, the injuries of these thirteen imperial sovereigns of the human race were really too severe. If it weren¡¯t for the slight remaining strength in the Qiankun Cauldron, they wouldn¡¯t even be able to hang onto their lives. This meant that if they were away from the Qiankun Cauldron for too long, those thirteen imperial sovereigns would die and their paths would vanish due to the severity of their injuries. In the secret room of the courtyard, Chen Fei opened his eyes, a flash of black light passing through the depths of his eyes. Sensing the condition of the fragments of rules within his soul, a pleased expression appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face. Seventeen more fragments of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small¡± were gained, reaching ninety-four fragments. The Space Secondary Rule ¡°Solid¡± also increased by seventeen fragments, reaching sixty-six fragments. Compared to using Rule Crystals to the extreme, this cost-effective approach allowed each type of secondary rule fragments to increase by three or four more. The skill level of Celestial Suppression naturally didn¡¯t fall behind; the fragments of the Power Rule within his physique went from ninety to ninety-four, continuing to progress toward the Great Completion realm. At the same time, that feeling of touching the barrier of a seventh-tier Open Heaven body became even more obvious. ¡°Ninety-four!¡± A new Rule Crystal appeared in his hand. Chen Fei pinched it to pieces, and the substantial spiritual essence once again permeated the entire cultivation session. As time gradually passed, with less than thirty percent of the Rule Crystal remaining in his hand, a ripple spread from Chen Fei¡¯s soul. Tens of thousands of low-grade Primordial Crystals appeared around him and simultaneously shattered. Chen Fei¡¯s body, like a whale sucking in the sea, refined the pure vital energy of heaven and earth into his body. The Space Secondary Rule ¡°Small,¡± with one hundred and eight fragments, was fully cultivated, making the Space Main Crystal Stone within Chen Fei¡¯s soul even more brilliant. And controlling the second complete secondary rule also brought about a tremendous transformation to Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul. His essence force became even more refined, and his Source Point Space continued to expand. Even his current physique, Chen Fei could faintly feel some kind of blessing. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei¡¯s power had become greater, but it was the unique characteristic of space that had made his physique more resilient. The Rule of Power naturally made Chen Fei¡¯s physique strong and resilient; this was undisputed, and the Rule of Power could be said to be the most suitable main rule for the body. But the most suitable does not mean that the cultivation of other main rules to completion wouldn¡¯t make the rule body stronger. The Space Main Rule was one of the most powerful rules in Return to Nothing, and its growth could help the physique, if not as much as the Rule of Power, it possibly could surpass the Rule of Power in other aspects. For instance, the resonance with the space of the entire Return to Nothing Realm, and the auxiliary comprehension of other rules, were areas where the Space Main Rule was superior to the Rule of Power. Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts fluctuated. Having mastered the second Space Secondary Rule, he could feel the change in his physique. If he completed the entire Space Main Rule, then his physique would likely become stronger as never before. After all, breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm with one main rule was a rare existence among the seventh-tier, and the Space Main Rule was one of the most difficult rules. If Chen Fei were to enhance his physique with the main rules of power and space, to what extent would Chen Fei¡¯s seventh-tier rule body be strengthened? Various thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, but did not affect his continued comprehension of the rule fragments. Another day passed, and the Rule Crystal in Chen Fei¡¯s hand was completely depleted. Chen Fei exhaled a breath of turbid air and slowly opened his eyes. The Space Secondary Rules [Small] were complete, and the Space Secondary Rules [Solid] continued to grow by seventeen pieces, bringing the total number of rule fragments to eighty-three. After the completion of the Space Secondary Rules [Small], Chen Fei seamlessly connected to the Space Secondary Rules [Void], increasing its fragment count by three, reaching eighteen pieces. ¡°Controlling the second secondary rule, the third one is close at hand.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s eyes shimmered with excitement. His extraordinary talent, combined with the panel, the unique minor Open Heaven Realm state, and of course, the Rule Crystals, made his cultivation speed outrageously fast. Even Chen Fei himself felt it was almost surreal. Back in Pingyin County, the panel simplified the Breathing Technique into mere breathing, and with each breath, his cultivation level continuously increased. At that time, Chen Fei was deeply shocked by how outrageous the panel was. Now, a single day of Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation equaled hundreds of years for those prodigies, a pace that wasn¡¯t just outrageous but shattered all imagination. Within his body, the fragments of the power rule had steadily increased by four, reaching ninety-eight pieces. This time, Chen Fei could truly sense that barrier. Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength had reached the peak possible for the sixth tier. To break through would mean entering the realm of a seventh-tier Open Heaven body. Chen Fei¡¯s emotions fluctuated briefly before calming once again. This was merely touching the barrier of the seventh-tier Open Heaven body, not even reaching the limit of the sixth-tier Celestial Suppression. Even when the sixth-tier Celestial Suppression reached Great Completion, it wouldn¡¯t reach the current limit of Chen Fei¡¯s physique, as the Space Main Rule would endow it with even more characteristics and resilience. Chen Fei took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. Continuous cultivation, although constantly boosting his power, put tremendous pressure on the soul. Fortunately, the state of the minor Open Heaven Realm expanded the possibilities for Chen Fei¡¯s soul, allowing him to continue cultivating. A third Rule Crystal appeared within Chen Fei¡¯s palm. He crushed it, and a torrent of epiphanies descended upon him once again. As Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, Qiu Gongzhi and the three human imperial sovereigns struggled to find a cure for the injuries of Dao Yuefeng and others inside the Qiankun Cauldron. Unless they had an ultimate-grade sixth-tier healing elixir, Dao Yuefeng and the others could only slowly recover within the cauldron, a process that could start at thousands of years. Around Han Yun City, numerous individuals at the Sun Moon Realm and a few at the Rule Integration Realm were scouting in all directions. Any special circumstance would be immediately reported back to the city. In a cavern, Yu Wuheng held a jade scroll in his hand, his expression uncertain. Yu Wuheng was only half a step away from having complete control over a secondary rule and reaching the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, but it was precisely this half step that prevented him from crossing the threshold. Even three portions of Dimension Origins couldn¡¯t help Yu Wuheng take that half step. Regular arduous cultivation was no longer yielding much result, so Yu Wuheng decided to join the patrols around Han Yun City. The jade scroll Yu Wuheng had was obtained from an alien spy several years ago. The scroll contained sealed secrets that Yu Wuheng only recently managed to unlock. The scroll revealed a location that was suspected to be the burial site of an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse. If it truly were an Open Heaven burial site, the treasures it contained would be unimaginable; obtaining even a few could make breaking through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm a breeze. But was the burial site of an Open Heaven Realm real or fake? Yu Wuheng hesitated; currently unable to help the human race in his late-stage Rule Integration Realm. Only by advancing to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm would he have the chance to alleviate some burden for the human race. This suspected Open Heaven burial site might just be an opportunity, and it could even help the thirteen dying human imperial sovereigns recover. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yu Wuheng thought for a moment and didn¡¯t head there directly, instead summoning several individuals at the Sun Moon Realm to come to him. For several days, Han Yun City enjoyed tranquility¨Cpeaceful and serene times. Within the cultivation room of the courtyard, Chen Fei¡¯s practice reached a crucial juncture, his body radiating intense heat as if it would melt at any moment. The Power Rule Fragment had reached one hundred pieces, a true milestone in the sixth-tier Celestial Suppression. Passing this point, one would directly step into the seventh-tier Open Heaven body. If he failed to cross it, his origin would suffer, and his physical strength would regress. Chapter 1163 - Chapter 1163: Chapter 1119: Manufacturing Rule Crystals Chapter 1163: Chapter 1119: Manufacturing Rule Crystals ¡°` Before reaching this location while cultivating Celestial Suppression, the Yuan Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators would always pause for a while, consolidate their foundation, and collect some spirit materials before choosing to breakthrough. Nonetheless, even so, there were still quite a number of Yuan Clan cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm who failed, causing severe damage to their origins, and they had to remain in a state of recuperation for a considerable length of time. For Chen Fei, of course, this wasn¡¯t an issue. After the Power Rule Fragment in his physique reached one hundred pieces, as the proficiency of Celestial Suppression continuously improved, the Power Rule Fragment directly increased to one hundred and one pieces. ¡°Buzz!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s body trembled slightly, his physique undergoing intense changes from the inside out at this moment, a transformation far more significant than any before. The barrier of Open Heaven Realm physique that Chen Fei had previously sensed, unyieldingly strong, was now directly shattered. Feelings of extreme cold and heat alternated within Chen Fei¡¯s body, with each cycle, Chen Fei could feel his physique strengthening once more. After repeating this eighty-one times, the sensations of cold and heat disappeared, and a feeling of lightness surfaced in Chen Fei¡¯s perception. Chen Fei didn¡¯t delve into the details, but continued to absorb the vast comprehensions that appeared in his sea of consciousness, allowing the Power Rule Fragments within his body to continue to ascend. Three hours later, the flow of epiphanies in the cultivation room returned to normal, and Chen Fei¡¯s eyes slowly opened, an aura like that of a primordial beast suddenly filled the room. Chen Fei operated Celestial Suppression, slowly reining in this massive aura into his body. Chen Fei stood up, looked down at his own hands, and slowly clenched his fists, feeling an unprecedented power surging within his body. Seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm physique! With the cultivation of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm to control such a physique without any abnormality, only divine techniques such as Celestial Suppression could achieve this feat. Chen Fei gradually relaxed his clenched fists and walked back and forth in the cultivation room a few times, quickly adapting to the sudden increase in strength within his body. If it hadn¡¯t been for the ascent from the sixth-tier to the seventh-tier of the rule body, an ordinary increase in Celestial Suppression wouldn¡¯t require adaptation, mainly because the magnitude of this strength increase was too great. Chen Fei returned to the mat in front of him and took a seat once more, taking out the fourth Rule Crystal. At this moment, the Power Rule Fragment count was one hundred and two, not too far from raising the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression to the Great Completion realm. Space Secondary Rules ¡°Void¡± and ¡°Reality¡± had each increased by seventeen pieces after today¡¯s cultivation, with Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡± reaching one hundred pieces, about to condense into a complete secondary rule. Space Secondary Rule ¡°Reality¡± was at thirty-five pieces, still somewhat short, and the remaining two Rule Crystals wouldn¡¯t suffice to condense it into a complete secondary rule. However, Chen Fei felt no dissatisfaction with this situation, for his cultivation these past few days had been akin to rebirth, a state that left no room for discontent. The Rule Crystal in his palm shattered, and a surge of spiritual enlightenment descended, with Chen Fei re-entering a state of cultivation. Half a day later, Chen Fei¡¯s soul shook again as fragments of Space Secondary Rule ¡°Reality¡± reached one hundred and eight pieces, condensing without any obstacle into a complete secondary rule. The Space Main Rule Crystal, with the completion of a new Space Secondary Rule, became even more exquisite. Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and his Source Point Space, with the completion of the third secondary rule, began a new round of transformation. While the strength of Chen Fei¡¯s Seventh-Tier Open Heaven Realm physique did not grow stronger, his sensitivity to the Heaven and Earth Rules had increased even further. Once Space Secondary Rule ¡°Reality¡± had been condensed, Chen Fei proceeded to categorize Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡± into his cultivation, with new comprehensions emerging in his sea of consciousness, swiftly absorbed by Chen Fei. Half a day passed in the blink of an eye, the Rule Crystal in his palm was fully used up, and Chen Fei directly took out the last Rule Crystal, shattered it, and continued to cultivate. While Chen Fei was engrossed in his cultivation, the surroundings of Han Yun City were still very calm. Yu Wuheng held a jade scroll, meeting with Qiu Gongzhi at the city lord¡¯s mansion. ¡°A burial site for an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse?¡± Qiu Gongzhi frowned slightly upon hearing Yu Wuheng¡¯s words. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve already had our Sun Moon Realm investigate the area. The landscape and terrain there match the records in the scroll without discrepancy, but whether it is truly a burial site for an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, our Sun Moon Realm is not certain,¡± Yu Wuheng nodded, explaining how he came by the jade scroll and the arrangements made prior. Yu Wuheng sought Qiu Gongzhi because he himself was uncertain about this matter. If it truly was a burial site of an Open Heaven Realm, it would be of great significance to the current human race, because it could potentially contain healing elixirs to recover the thirteen Emperor dignitaries. Of course, Supreme Treasures to assist cultivators in breaking through to the peak of Rule Integration Realm would definitely not be scarce. Yu Wuheng had thought of this, and so had Qiu Gongzhi, but just as Yu Wuheng was concerned about the authenticity of this burial site, Qiu Gongzhi also harbored the same thought. The current human race could no longer afford any loss. If the three Rule Integration Realm peak-level cultivators were pushed into a corner, they would still have the chance to drag a few Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm peak-level cultivators down with them. After all, with Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s cultivation of three secondary rules, besides the Evil Clan¡¯s ancestor Lv Ji, no other Evil Clan Rule Integration Realm peak-level cultivator was a match for Qiu Gongzhi. ¡°` But if the peak of the human clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm continued to suffer losses, the Evil Clans might be able to conquer the entire human race without a scratch. Yu Wuheng did not speak, waiting for Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s decision. Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s gaze fluctuated, not going was akin to slowly committing suicide, but going might truly plunge the human race into despair. ¡°Don¡¯t go!¡± After considering for a moment, Qiu Gongzhi said sternly. Yu Wuheng¡¯s eyebrows twitched, understanding what Qiu Gongzhi was worried about. ¡°Yes!¡± Yu Wuheng bowed and then withdrew from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Walking through Han Yun City, Yu Wuheng struggled within his gaze. Even though Qiu Gongzhi had already given the order not to set foot in this suspected Open Heaven Realm burial ground, Yu Wuheng still felt somewhat unwilling. The burial ground of the Open Heaven Realm not only might help the thirteen Emperors of the human clan recover from their injuries, but those spirit materials that could help break through the peak of the Rule Integration Realm were also what Yu Wuheng yearned for. The peak of the Rule Integration Realm had almost become Yu Wuheng¡¯s inner demon, considering that not even three shares of Dimension Origins could help him achieve a breakthrough. This was a huge blow to the proud Yu Wuheng. His name as a genius had been passed around in the human race for over a thousand years. The higher the pedestal, the more painful the fall. Additionally, the recent experience in the ruins of the Primordial Clan made Yu Wuheng understand even more clearly that only strength is eternal, and at critical moments, if one does not fight, they might not even have the chance to fight. ¡°The late stages of the Rule Integration Realm are already of no help to the current human clan, so it¡¯s better if I go myself. If it¡¯s a trap, then it will only kill me. If it¡¯s not, it will be a fortunate event both for me and for the human race!¡± Yu Wuheng lifted his head, and the hesitation in his eyes had been replaced by determination, then he quickly walked towards the outside of Han Yun City. One day later, Yu Wuheng floated in the air, looking at a huge lake in front of him, his gaze slightly wavering. In the cultivation room of a courtyard in Han Yun City, the Rule Crystal in Chen Fei¡¯s palm vanished completely. All five Rule Crystals obtained from the ruins had been spent, and with his eyes closed tightly, Chen Fei¡¯s entire body disappeared suddenly. In the cultivation room, a black hole appeared directly, all the light being drawn into this black hole, with the space within the cultivation room distorting. However, after only a moment, the black hole in the cultivation room vanished, and Chen Fei¡¯s figure reemerged. Within his body, the fragments of the rule of power reached one hundred and seven pieces, and the last bit of skill level for the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression seemed to have stalled. Chen Fei had previously thought that after consuming the last two Rule Crystals, advancing the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression to Great Completion would be more than enough. He had not expected that the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, on its last step, would present such an obstacle. However, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation of the Celestial Suppression using the panel still brought about epiphanies, so it wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei had encountered a problem in his cultivation, but rather that the last step of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression was just like that. Chen Fei did not hurry; if a member of the Yuan Clan cultivated this last fragment of the rule of power, they might get stuck at this bottleneck for decades or even hundreds of years. Chen Fei, as long as he continued to cultivate using the panel, would always be able to step beyond this hurdle, and it wouldn¡¯t take too much time. The Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression was just shy of Great Completion, the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡± had reached sixty-nine fragments, and Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡± had attained forty-one fragments. In Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the sense of absence in Space Main Rule Crystal was almost gone, and the encapsulated power of space had become all the more vast. Chen Fei did not immediately shatter the low-grade Primordial Crystals to continue his daily cultivation; instead, he retrieved the bronze cauldron¡¯s ding ear from the spatial grid. The two Bronze Fragments and ding ear instinctively gathered together, seemingly desiring to fuse, yet they were still unable to merge. Chen Fei picked up the bronze cauldron¡¯s ear and began to observe it carefully. This investigation lasted for three days, and during this time, Yu Wuheng¡¯s figure appeared within Han Yun City. However, compared to when he left, Yu Wuheng was now weak, evidently suffering from severe injuries, and his gaze was filled with terror. Even though he had prepared himself for death, when actual death loomed, Yu Wuheng realized that he truly did not want to die, and thus, he desperately escaped in the end. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Still, thinking back on the situation he encountered in that mystic realm, Yu Wuheng still had many things he couldn¡¯t understand, many aspects were eerily abnormal. Inside the courtyard cultivation room, the bronze cauldron¡¯s ear floated in front of Chen Fei, who initiated the bronze runes within his body. The previously dim ding ear radiated a strong light. The light was almost tangible, forming the shape of a bronze cauldron with the ding ear as the fulcrum. Chen Fei, with one hand forming seals, lightly touched the bronze cauldron, which trembled slightly. The vital energy of heaven and earth began pouring into the cauldron¡¯s mouth, and its speed increased rapidly. Watching this scene, Chen Fei¡¯s gaze inevitably fell into the cauldron, where he saw the embryo of a Rule Crystal forming. Chapter 1164 - Chapter 1164: Chapter 1120: Want to Add a Crime Chapter 1164: Chapter 1120: Want to Add a Crime Chen Fei¡¯s heart was full of surprise. He hadn¡¯t expected that the purpose of the Ding Ear was to create Rule Crystals. If it was possible to create Rule Crystals, after Chen Fei broke through to the seventh-tier, the value might be relatively low, but for the Primordial Sword Sect, and for the entire human race, its value would be immense. Chen Fei seriously examined the embryonic form of the Rule Crystal inside the cauldron. A moment later, Chen Fei¡¯s brows slightly furrowed as he seemed a bit too optimistic. The Ding Ear was indeed absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth and then creating Rule Crystals, but the speed was exaggeratedly slow. Perhaps the original, complete bronze cauldron could create Rule Crystals very quickly, as it was an Eighth-Tier Supreme Treasure. But now, with only the Ding Ear left, both its function and capability had significantly decreased. To say that it retained one-tenth of its original capability might still be an overestimation. Chen Fei roughly estimated the condensation speed of the Rule Crystals inside the cauldron. If left undisturbed, it would take over a hundred years to produce a single Rule Crystal. For a sixth-tier race like the humans, automatically harvesting a Rule Crystal every hundred years would certainly be welcome. Continuing for thousands of years, that would be several dozen Rule Crystals, which represented an immense wealth. But for Chen Fei, harvesting one Rule Crystal every hundred years was far slower than his own daily cultivation speed. He didn¡¯t need the Ding Ear to create Rule Crystals. Chen Fei tried feeding ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals into the cauldron. With the slight tremble of the bronze cauldron, the production speed of the Rule Crystals increased somewhat. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered, meaning that if he wanted to speed up the creation of Rule Crystals, interference was still possible. Low-grade Primordial Crystals worked, and those sixth-grade spiritual materials would probably also be effective. After all, whether it was low-grade Primordial Crystals or sixth-grade spiritual materials, both contained rule particles. Absorbing these rule particles, the Ding Ear would naturally speed up the production of Rule Crystals. But for Chen Fei, the significance was still not very great. Chen Fei thought for a moment, then swept the Ding Ear into his palm, refining it with his Divine Soul Elemental Force. An hour later, Chen Fei stored the Ding Ear inside the Source Point Space. Chen Fei vibrated the Source Point Space, extracted the Ding Ear again, and used the panel to retain the runes inside the Source Point Space, just like the original bronze fragments. Knowing the function of the Ding Ear, Chen Fei now meticulously pondered the runes of the Ding Ear inside the Source Point Space, feeling as if he had grasped something. From the Ding Ear Rune, it was clear that the damage was extremely severe. With Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation and insight, he was also unable to repair the rune, as it was created by the Yuan Clan at its peak, using the full force of the clan. Chen Fei¡¯s current state naturally could not compare with the Yuan Clan of the past. The Ding Ear runes in Chen Fei¡¯s Source Point Space could also absorb the essence force from within Chen Fei, or the rule particles from devouring the spiritual essence, to create Rule Crystals. In principle, there was no difference from the previous two bronze fragments; it was just that their respective responsibilities led to different characteristics. Chen Fei looked at the Ding Ear in his hand and again formed hand seals to activate its characteristics, causing a bronze cauldron composed of light to reappear. Chen Fei vibrated the runes of the Ding Ear within the Source Point Space, augmenting the bronze cauldron before him. ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple spread from the bronze cauldron, and the intensity of absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth suddenly increased significantly, making the Ding Ear achieve the effect of two. With this rhythm, the production speed of Rule Crystals could be reduced to within a century, but for Chen Fei, that was still far too long. However, after absorbing the Ding Ear Rune into the Source Point Space, Chen Fei realized something: for others, Rule Crystals were used to comprehend the rules within them. Chen Fei used the Rule Crystals not to look at the rules contained within, but to directly shatter them, extracting the abundant spiritual mechanisms. The reason why the Ding Ear took so long to create Rule Crystals was that the challenging part was solidifying the rules into crystals. Due to the bronze cauldron being shattered and the runes incomplete, this step was exceedingly difficult to complete. If Chen Fei did not seek Rule Crystals but only the spiritual mechanisms, during the process of creating Rule Crystals, the Ding Ear was continuously absorbing heaven and earth¡¯s spiritual mechanisms, which Chen Fei could directly release. This way was the most correct usage of the Ding Ear for Chen Fei. Chen Fei formed hand seals, but the seals were now different from before. As the seals landed on the bronze cauldron, the embryonic Rule Crystals inside dispersed, the spiritual mechanisms and essence force permeating the cauldron. Chen Fei¡¯s face revealed a slight smile as he drew out the spiritual mechanisms from the cauldron while allowing the bronze cauldron to continue absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth to condense spiritual mechanisms. The spiritual mechanisms in the cultivation room became increasingly rich. Compared with real Rule Crystals, the spiritual mechanisms naturally fell short, but they were much more concentrated than those from shattering ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals. Moreover, this process did not conflict with obtaining spiritual mechanisms by shattering low-grade Primordial Crystals. Thus, Chen Fei directly shattered ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals and entered a state of cultivation. Many insights appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, and his skill level in Celestial Suppression still increased, advancing toward the final Great Completion. At the same time, fragments of Space Secondary Rules ¡°Void¡± and ¡°Nothing¡± also slowly grew. A day later, Chen Fei opened his eyes, his gaze containing a hint of joy. If he had only used the spiritual mechanisms from ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals for cultivation, Chen Fei would have needed about two and a half to three days to condense a fragment of a single secondary rule. But now, with the Ding Ear gathering spiritual mechanisms, Chen Fei¡¯s speed of cultivation had once again surged, reaching the level of condensing a fragment of a secondary rule each day. Just from the day¡¯s cultivation, fragments of the Space Secondary Rules ¡°Void¡± and ¡°Nothing¡± each increased by one. Following such a pace, Chen Fei would need just over a month more to raise the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡± to a complete state. As for the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Null,¡± it might take a bit longer, but only just over two months. Although this speed of cultivation could not be compared with that of Rule Crystals, it was actually very exaggerated, equivalent to breaking through from the early stage to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm in less than four months. Chen Fei continued by shattering ten thousand low-grade Primordial Crystals and then closed his eyes, re-entering the state of cultivation. In a courtyard on the southeast side of Han Yun City, Yu Wuheng was sitting cross-legged, healing the injuries within his body. Having narrowly escaped death, Yu Wuheng did not know if that place was indeed the burial ground of the Open Heaven Realm. He only knew that, in that place, he had very little power to resist. To venture deeper, only someone at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm could hope to do so. However, Yu Wuheng thought about the current situation of the human race; the three Emperors would definitely not risk it, thus this might very well lead the human race into the abyss. At this thought, Yu Wuheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply as he focused on recovering from his injuries. Ten thousand leagues from Han Yun City. ¡°How¡¯s the preparation of the evidence?¡± Lv Yan looked in the direction of Han Yun City and said calmly. ¡°After meticulous investigation, there are quite a few loopholes. I¡¯ll prepare for a few more days; I believe by then the Wu Meng Clan will be willing to give us some face,¡± Sang Che said with a smile. Hearing Sang Che¡¯s words, a slight smile appeared on Lv Yan¡¯s lips. With Lv Fan becoming a servant to Liao Xia, a late-stage Open Heaven Realm power, the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s attitude towards the entire Evil Clans had indeed shifted. As the saying goes, ¡°you hit the dog, you must look at the owner,¡± although it¡¯s a bit crude, the principle rings true. Ignoring the powerful race behind Liao Xia, Liao Xia¡¯s own strength alone is something the Wu Meng Clan could not compare to. Although Lv Fan is just a servant by Liao Xia¡¯s side, many who wish to serve under Liao Xia could not even get the chance; this clearly reflects the significant transformation in Lv Fan¡¯s status. The Wu Meng Clan¡¯s attitude towards the Evil Clans was no longer like their view of other races in the Black Stone Domain, as if they could be easily manipulated. The most obvious change was returning all the soul tokens of those above the Rule Integration Realm to the Evil Clans. This action greatly reflects the change in the Wu Meng Clan. ¡°Then, once you¡¯ve prepared the evidence, come with me to the Wu Meng Clan.¡± Lv Yan looked towards Han Yun City, his gaze gradually turning cold, he continued, ¡°This human race is no longer necessary to exist in the Black Stone Domain.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Sang Che, stroking the jade scroll in hand, had a similarly cold expression directed towards the human race. The Evil Clans and the human race have long been in a state of life-and-death conflict; to annihilate the human race, the Evil Clans had thought of many methods and made various plans. Even many arrangements had begun years ago. This so-called evidence in Sang Che¡¯s hand was a conspiracy against the human race. To frame the human race for colluding with the Xuan Clan, thus, prompting the Wu Meng Clan to take action. Once this accusation was established, there would be no escape for the human race, and the breakthrough point for all this rested on Yu Wuheng of the human race. That alleged burial site of the Open Heaven Realm had been intended for Yu Wuheng from the beginning. Originally, the objective was to ambush this young genius, who had the opportunity to break through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, right there. Especially when Yu Wuheng used three Dimension Origins and still could not break through to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, the attraction of this suspected burial site of the Open Heaven Realm was undoubtedly huge for Yu Wuheng. That kind of stagnation just half a step before the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, that kind of torment and anxiety, was deeply understood by all races at the pinnacle of the Rule Integration Realm. Originally intended to kill Yu Wuheng, now it was to frame Yu Wuheng, thereby implicating the entire human race. If it had been before, the Wu Meng Clan would not even have cared about the Evil Clans. However, now, the situation had become somewhat different. Even if the Wu Meng Clan only needed to take away the strongest of the human race, Qiu Gongzhi, for interrogation, the Evil Clans could easily capture the entirety of Han Yun City. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Lv Fan¡¯s becoming a servant to a late-stage Open Heaven Realm strongman was simply the prelude to the demise of the human race, which could only be said to warrant annihilation by their Evil Clans! Unbeknownst when, the surroundings of Han Yun City had become covered with dark clouds, lightning weaving through them. The citygoers rushed about ¡ª each face carrying a faint sense of urgency. Several days had passed, but the atmosphere in Han Yun City remained extremely tense. Qiu Gongzhi, within the City Lord¡¯s mansion, was restless. His figure appeared above Han Yun City, gazing into the distance with a solemn expression. Inside the cultivation room of the courtyard, Chen Fei¡¯s figure was once again replaced by a black hole. Chapter 1165 - Chapter 1165: Chapter 1121: Celestial Suppression Great Completion Chapter 1165: Chapter 1121: Celestial Suppression Great Completion Unlike the last time he transformed into a black hole, this time, in addition to the distortion of light, the entire black hole was pulsating rhythmically, as if it was nurturing a primordial beast within. Inside Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness, realizations about Celestial Suppression were still arising, but compared to before, the frequency of these insights about Celestial Suppression had started to slow down. On the panel, the final increments of proficiency in Celestial Suppression, which had been stagnant for quite some time, seemed to have had their restraints lifted and began to rapidly increase, until the last of the proficiency was completely filled. ¡°Thump!¡± A ripple emanated from Chen Fei¡¯s body, and the formations in the cultivation room simply couldn¡¯t stop this ripple, which spread through the void like a wave. In almost the blink of an eye, the ripple had spread throughout the entire Han Yun City, and it swept outward toward the periphery. Within Han Yun City, everyone from practitioners in the Rule Integration Realm to children in the Body Tempering stage faintly heard the sound of a heartbeat, but when they tried to listen closely, they found nothing; it seemed like an illusion. Most people didn¡¯t feel much, thinking it was just some disturbance caused by a practitioner in the Rule Integration Realm during cultivation. This kind of event wasn¡¯t unheard of in Han Yun City; in fact, it happened quite frequently. But a few people, or rather, all the practitioners in the Rule Integration Realm within the city, detected something different in this sound. What was more critical was that some in the Rule Integration Realm, even when inside their own quiet rooms with isolation formations set up, still heard this barely perceptible sound. This was not the kind of disturbance that could be produced by ordinary cultivation. Qiu Gongzhi was standing midair in Han Yun City and heard this sound too, his expression changing subtly because he couldn¡¯t discern where the sound was coming from. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site Han Yun City¡¯s formations were under Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s control, and he should be aware of any significant commotion within the city, but for some reason, he had no idea about the origin of that sound just now. Moreover, as a practitioner at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm controlling three secondary rules, Qiu Gongzhi perceived a grand and unprecedented sense of awe in that sound. In the face of that imposing force, Qiu Gongzhi felt his own insignificance, as if he were facing a practitioner of the Open Heaven Realm, utterly incapable of resistance. The key question was, how could such a momentous power flash by within Han Yun City? Or was the source actually outside the city, with Han Yun City merely affected by it? Is this where his restlessness stemmed from? Two figures appeared beside Qiu Gongzhi, other human race practitioners, Xia Yingzhen and Wang Yanyu, both at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm and wielding two secondary rules each. Without being at this level of cultivation, it would have been very difficult to survive in the ruins before. ¡°Brother Qiu, did you feel it?¡± asked Wang Yanyu in a heavy voice. Nowadays, the slightest disturbance made Wang Yanyu anxious. ¡°Hmm, let¡¯s send some people to check the surroundings. If necessary, everyone should leave this place,¡± Qiu Gongzhi nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll go out and take a look as well,¡± Xia Yingzhen said softly. ¡°All right, be very careful,¡± Qiu Gongzhi advised. In the courtyard cultivation room, Chen Fei was unaware that his fluctuations had somewhat unsettled Qiu Gongzhi and the others, but even if he had known, there was nothing he could have done about it. Having stepped into the Great Completion stage of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, the complete rule of power resided within Chen Fei¡¯s physique, making such commotion unavoidable. The black hole within the room had vanished, and Chen Fei sat cross-legged, sensing the changes within his physique. When he had a hundred fragments of the rule of power, Chen Fei achieved the Open Heaven rule body and thought that was the ultimate transformation. He believed that reaching Great Completion in Celestial Suppression and adding eight more fragments of the rule of power would just enhance his physique slightly further. But now Chen Fei realized that he had underestimated Celestial Suppression, or rather, the rule of power ¨C the main rule. Compared to the time he initially achieved the Open Heaven rule body, Chen Fei found the strength and resilience in his physique had doubled. These one hundred and seven fragments of the rule of power, compared to the complete rule of power, resulted not merely in an increase in quantity but a transformation in quality. Chen Fei felt unable to assess the strength of his physique at this moment, uncertain where it stood among the seventh tier because he didn¡¯t possess any seventh-tier elemental power techniques in hand. But judging from the fluctuations of the battles of the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm within the chaotic space streams, Chen Fei believed that his physical strength should have entered the mid-stage of the seventh tier. Moreover, this wasn¡¯t a rule body barely entering the mid-stage of the seventh tier; it was considerably stronger. How formidable the Yuan Clan once was could be clearly seen from this Celestial Suppression technique. A sixth-tier body refining technique, upon completion, granted a physique equivalent to the mid-stage of the seventh tier. Of course, amongst the Yuan Clan in the Rule Integration Realm back then, only a few prodigious members chose to cultivate Celestial Suppression because the difficulty of its cultivation was immense. Even those prodigious members of the Yuan Clan who managed to make some progress were few and far between. But this couldn¡¯t hide the might of Celestial Suppression. Such a powerful Yuan Clan and technique, and yet it wasn¡¯t enough to elevate the Yuan Clan to a ninth-rank race. How powerful then were those of the ninth rank? Chen Fei stood up and executed a set of ordinary fist techniques within the room, swiftly mastering the surge of power in his physique. It had to be said, this overwhelming power gave Chen Fei a sense of security. And with such a resilient physique, Chen Fei had some other ideas about breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. ¡°` According to the original plan, Chen Fei intended to break through to the Open Heaven Realm by mastering the Space Main Rule, and by then, with both the Rule of Strength and Space as his main rules, Chen Fei¡¯s foundation would become extremely solid. But now, with the Celestial Suppression having granted Chen Fei such an exaggerated Open Heaven physique, it seems that he could attempt a different way of breaking through. The Space Main Rule will remain the same, and on that basis, could it be possible to also gather the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind? Others at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm would choose one of the two paths, but Chen Fei wanted them all! However, doing so would present a small problem, as there were only ten fragments of the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind within Chen Fei¡¯s soul. That is to say, a total of ten fragments. To coalesce them into complete secondary rules would require a considerable number of rule fragments. Even with Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation speed, accomplishing this would take a considerable amount of time; several months wouldn¡¯t be avoidable. Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated as he seated himself cross-legged once more. Regardless of whether he wanted to add Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind to the foundation of the Space Main Rule, his cultivation must continue as normal, especially since he still had two Space Secondary Rules left to master. There was good news, once the Celestial Suppression was complete, Chen Fei would be able to add new secondary rules and cultivate them simultaneously. Cultivating three secondary rules at once, one could add a fragment to each rule in one day¡¯s time, and anyone would become addicted to such rapid progress. Chen Fei closed his eyes and circulated the rules, with a great deal of insight emerging in his sea of consciousness. In just a moment, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes snapped open, filled with astonishment. Under the sudden epiphany, Chen Fei realized that his cultivation speed had increased even further, and he no longer needed to maintain any sort of small Open Heaven state to aid his cultivation. Because the Rule of Strength within his physique had coalesced completely, in some ways, the difference between Chen Fei and the Open Heaven Realm had become minimal. For this reason, Chen Fei found that his cultivation speed had once again surged dramatically. If originally a day¡¯s time could increase one secondary rule¡¯s fragment, now it was likely that less than half a day was needed for an increase of one fragment. If one were to set aside the issue of epiphanies, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation efficiency had effectively doubled. If there were Rule Crystals available for consumption right now, one crystal could enhance a single secondary rule by over thirty fragments. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected for the breakthrough to Great Completion in Celestial Suppression to bring such a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, Chen Fei was not yet able to cultivate the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression because it required mid-grade Primordial Crystals to simplify the process. Within the Black Stone Domain, Chen Fei had heard of mid-grade Primordial Crystals but had never seen one; they were the type of crystals used by cultivators in the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm. Without simplification, Chen Fei would have to rely on his own to cultivate. Chen Fei¡¯s talents were not weak, but Celestial Suppression was not meant for humans to cultivate; attempting to force his cultivation could not only result in half the effort for twice the work, but it could also be completely ineffective. If there were enough time, Chen Fei might attempt it, but with time so short, it was naturally better to first strengthen himself. Chen Fei closed his eyes once more, sinking into a state of cultivation. As days passed, Qiu Gongzhi and the other two never detected that initial disturbance and remained uneasy. In the blink of an eye, twenty days had gone by, and nearly a month had passed since the matter of the Yuan Clan¡¯s ruins. While Han Yun City remained peaceful, the hearts of the human race within the Rule Integration Realm could not settle down, but instead, the feeling of a storm approaching grew stronger. The Evil Clans would definitely not allow the human race time to recover; this was inevitable. Inside the courtyard cultivation room, Chen Fei remained in a state of cultivation without ever leaving. The Divine Power Indestructible Vision had issued an early warning sometime before, but Chen Fei hadn¡¯t felt any danger and had pushed it to the back of his mind, continuing to improve his cultivation. Two days earlier, the cultivation of the Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡± was complete, transforming Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul once more, heightening the sensitivity of his physique to various rules, and increasing his resilience. The Space Secondary Rule ¡°Nothingness¡± had advanced to eighty-three fragments of rules, the Earth Secondary Rule to forty-three fragments, and the Water Secondary Rule increased to seven fragments. Chen Fei was about to complete the coalescence of the Space Main Rule, while the secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind were catching up rapidly. Thirty thousand li away from Han Yun City, several silhouettes flickered past, and right below where the patrols of the human race¡¯s Sun Moon Realm were stationed, nothing could be seen because each of these individuals was at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The distance of thirty thousand li vanished in an instant, and within the city lord¡¯s mansion of Han Yun City, as Qiu Gongzhi just realized something was wrong, those several silhouettes had already arrived within a few hundred li of Han Yun City. Qiu Gongzhi appeared outside the city walls, looking towards the distant figures with a slight change in his complexion. Four pinnacle Rule Integration Realm figures from the Evil Clans, two from the Ice Race, and most crucially, one from the Wu Meng Clan, Wu Ze. Having mastered three secondary rules completely and already understood more than half of the fourth, Wu Ze¡¯s identity and cultivation realm were the highest among those present! ¡°` Chapter 1166 - Chapter 1166: Chapter 1122: The Beginning of the Slaughter Chapter 1166: Chapter 1122: The Beginning of the Slaughter Two other royals of the human race, Xia Yingzhen and Wang Yanyu, also appeared in midair, looking solemnly at Wu Ze and his group. The jade pendant in Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s sleeve trembled slightly. The patrolling guards discovered that a large number of the Evil Clans and Ice Race from the Rule Integration Realm were approaching; it was indeed a moment of crisis. Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s gaze fixed on Wu Ze. With the Evil Clans and Ice Race coming to Han Yun City, Qiu Gongzhi had already prepared himself mentally. It was nothing more than a fight to the death, dragging down as many peak Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans and Ice Race as possible. But for the Wu Meng Clan to suddenly join forces with the Ice Race and Evil Clans¨Cthis was something Qiu Gongzhi had not anticipated. The Wu Meng Clan held a lofty position within the entire Black Stone Domain, indifferent to the life and death of other races within the domain. ¡°I wonder what brings the general to Han Yun City?¡± Qiu Gongzhi took a deep breath and bowed to Wu Ze. Wu Ze glanced at Qiu Gongzhi without immediately responding, instead turning to look at Lv Yan beside him, saying, ¡°The human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm should also be used to confront the Xuan Clan, I hope you understand the balance that must be maintained.¡± The Evil Clans presented supposed evidence of collusion between the human race and the Xuan Clan. In the past, the Wu Meng Clan would not have even glanced at it because they never believed the human race would have the audacity to do such a thing. Could allying with the Xuan Clan be that easy? The entire Xuan Clan is obstinate, despising betrayal above all else. If the human race truly sought to pledge allegiance, the Xuan Clan would superficially accept, but in turn, during warfare against the Wu Meng Clan, they would send the human race to the front lines. At that time, the human race would only die faster, leaving none alive. Moreover, speaking of pledging allegiance, there would need to be connections, not just a flippant oath of loyalty for the Xuan Clan to truly accept. Who would know if it wasn¡¯t just a feigned allegiance, with many issues involved? wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.cO If the human race ever showed such inclinations, the Wu Meng Clan would be immediately informed. The Wu Meng Clan may look down upon all other races in the Black Stone Domain, but their defenses were never lacking. Even if they did not care much for their own cattle and sheep, they would keep a closer watch¨Cfor a loss would still be their own. Therefore, the evidence from the Evil Clans was, to put it simply, an excuse fabricated for presentation to the Wu Meng Clan, and was also a way of seeking the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s guidance. The enmity between the Evil Clans and the human race was well-known to the Wu Meng Clan for a long time. To say their feud was unending would be an understatement; it ran much deeper than that between the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan. Previously, the Wu Meng Clan directly suppressed any conflicts, forbidding the human race and Evil Clans from confronting each other. But now, the situation was slightly different, mainly because an Evil Clans member in the Rule Integration Realm had become a servant to Liao Xia, a powerful being in the late stages of the Open Heaven Realm. A servant¡¯s status is not high, but it is at least an identity, and the Wu Meng Clan is willing to bestow trivial favors upon the Evil Clans. Does the Wu Meng Clan suffer any loss? No, because those who have to give their lives are from the human race, and as long as the Evil Clans do not go too far in killing off all of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, there is no issue at all. After all, the lives of the races within the Black Stone Domain are just trivial matters in the eyes of the Wu Meng Clan. ¡°We understand,¡± said Lv Yan, bowing to Wu Ze, then turned to look at Qiu Gongzhi in the distance, a cold smile on his face. Lv Yan and Qiu Gongzhi could be considered old adversaries. Moving forward, this old adversary may become a thing of the past. Qiu Gongzhi, looking at Lv Yan¡¯s smile and listening to Wu Ze¡¯s words from earlier, felt a chill spread from the soles of his feet throughout his body. ¡°The Evil Clans have gathered evidence, claiming that one of you named Yu Wuheng has colluded with the Xuan Clan. I am here today to take him away for interrogation, and you will have to come with me as well,¡± said Wu Ze, looking at Qiu Gongzhi with a calm tone of command. A smirk appeared on the faces of the other peak Rule Integration Realm members of the Evil Clans and Ice Race. If Qiu Gongzhi were taken away from Han Yun City, the human race wouldn¡¯t even have a chance for a final stand. ¡°General, the Evil Clans and our human race have a feud, and their words cannot be trusted. I implore the general to see clearly!¡± Qiu Gongzhi hurriedly argued upon hearing Wu Ze¡¯s words. ¡°The grievances between you belong to your affairs, and the Wu Meng Clan will not interfere.¡± Wu Ze raised his hand, blocking Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s words, before continuing: ¡°But when it involves the Xuan Clan, that is something our Wu Meng Clan cannot tolerate. However, we won¡¯t take just one side¡¯s word for it, which is why today we are only taking you two for interrogation. If you are proven innocent afterwards, you will naturally be released.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re innocent, you have nothing to fear from the shadow, so what¡¯s there to be afraid of in an interrogation? Unless, of course, you are indeed guilty!¡± Lv Yan said in a sinister tone. ¡°General, once I leave this place, the Evil Clans and Ice Race will undoubtedly¡­¡± ¡°Enough, was I not clear enough with what I just said? Do I need to repeat myself a second time?¡± Wu Ze abruptly interrupted Qiu Gongzhi before he could finish speaking. What the Evil Clans and Ice Race intended to do was very clear to Wu Ze. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have made a special point to tell Lv Yan to pay attention to the extent of their actions. ¡°You can choose to refuse, but think carefully about the consequences!¡± Wu Ze¡¯s gaze turned cold as he looked at Qiu Gongzhi. This was a blatant threat. If the human race dared to resist arrest, within half an hour, there would be no need for the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s armies, as the races within the Black Stone Domain would raze Han Yun City to the ground for them. Whether it was allowing the Evil Clans and Ice Race to kill a portion of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, or having the Wu Meng Clan make an example out of them for the other races, Wu Ze laid out all the options before Qiu Gongzhi. Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s body swayed slightly, his face pale. Xia Yingzhen and Wang Yanyu didn¡¯t speak, only clenching their fists involuntarily. Was this meant to force the human race to its death! Inside Han Yun City, members of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm flew out one after another, looking bewildered at the scene in front of them, especially Yu Wuheng, who heard of his collusion with the Xuan Clan and went blank. When had he colluded with the Xuan Clan? ¡°General, we of the human race have done nothing wrong, and with respect to the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s orders, we have always¡­¡± Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s heart felt aggrieved, but before he could finish speaking, a sword light had already appeared in front of him. Qiu Gongzhi instinctively raised his hand to block in front of him. ¡°Boom!¡± The earth-shattering explosion soared into the sky, and Qiu Gongzhi couldn¡¯t help but stumble backward three steps, a trickle of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth. In a single move, Qiu Gongzhi, who had mastered three secondary rules, was directly injured. Wu Ze slowly retracted his sword finger. His cultivation wasn¡¯t much higher than Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s, but the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s heritage was not something the humble human race could compare with. At the same cultivation realm, Wu Ze could fight two Qiu Gongzhis at the same time without much pressure; such was his confidence in his own strength. ¡°My patience is limited. Bind your cultivation and come with me now, or it won¡¯t be just a minor punishment like before!¡± Wu Ze looked at Qiu Gongzhi, then turned his icy gaze to Yu Wuheng among the crowd behind. Xia Yingzhen and Wang Yanyu turned to look at Qiu Gongzhi, waiting for his decision. Whatever it was, they would follow. If Qiu Gongzhi were taken away, Han Yun City wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ attacks. But if they chose to resist, Wu Ze could capture Qiu Gongzhi as well. Whichever choice they made, the human race was trapped on a path to death, with no hope in sight! But lack of hope didn¡¯t mean the human race lacked courage; even in death, the human race would die standing! The pleading look on Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s face gradually faded, and the aura around him began to shift. Wu Ze felt the change in Qiu Gongzhi and his gaze turned icy. The races within the Black Stone Domain really didn¡¯t understand reality and even dared to defy the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s orders! It seemed the human race had to be annihilated to let the other races in the Black Stone Domain recognize their place and also serve as a warning to the nearby Evil Clans. Don¡¯t think that being a servant to a late-stage Open Heaven Realm powerhouse makes them worthy of comparing to the Wu Meng Clan. The Rule Integration Realm¡¯s peak members like Lv Yan felt Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s aura change and their hearts leapt with joy rather than shock. This was the human race severing itself from the entire Black Stone Domain. Having offended the Wu Meng Clan, no one could save the human race now. ¡°Three!¡± Wu Ze snorted coldly, his booming voice echoing throughout Han Yun City. The residents of Han Yun City woke up from a dream and only then realized that the outside of the city had already changed to this state. ¡°Why count? Did the city hire Your Excellency as a watchman?¡± A voice suddenly came from within Han Yun City, and then, like teleportation, two figures appeared beside Qiu Gongzhi¨Cone was Chen Fei, and the other was Jiang Chengji. When Lv Yan and other peak Rule Integration Realm members appeared outside Han Yun City, Chen Fei had already sensed it. Just as he left the courtyard, Jiang Chengji descended from the sky and then took Chen Fei to leave Han Yun City first. This was Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s intention. Chen Fei was somewhat touched in his heart, but how could he leave at such a time? Before Chen Fei could clarify to Jiang Chengji, the conversation outside had already finished, and Wu Ze began to pressure Qiu Gongzhi and the entire human race. Chen Fei simply grabbed Jiang Chengji¡¯s arm and appeared here directly. Jiang Chengji looked at Chen Fei somewhat incredulously at that moment. He hadn¡¯t even realized when Chen Fei had grabbed him. Jiang Chengji¡¯s late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivation seemed powerless like a child in front of Chen Fei. Seeing Chen Fei appear, Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but become anxious. Chen Fei¡¯s talent should not vanish here; he had hoped Chen Fei would become the spark of the human race, which is why he had asked Jiang Chengji to take Chen Fei away beforehand. But now, Chen Fei was here, and after uttering that last sentence, there was no second road left to take. ¡°How audacious!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, before Wu Ze could speak, the Ice Race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm peak Wu Mou took a step forward and slapped toward Chen Fei¡¯s cheek. Lv Yan and others released attacks, locking onto Qiu Gongzhi and the other two, preventing them from being able to aid Chen Fei. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Seeing the Ice Race¡¯s Wu Mou make a move, just as Jiang Chengji thought of sacrificing himself to block the attack for Chen Fei, before he could move, a vigorous power sent him backward. Jiang Chengji turned his head to see Chen Fei waving his left hand, sending him back, then raising his right hand, he too sent a palm strike toward Wu Mou. Wu Mou looked at Chen Fei¡¯s attack with a mocking gaze in his eyes; a mere mid-stage Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Bang!¡± A dull thud sounded, and Wu Mou¡¯s left cheek caved in, his entire body wavering backward. Chapter 1167 - Chapter 1167: Chapter 1123: Sky Flipping Seal Chapter 1167: Chapter 1123: Sky Flipping Seal Wu Mou¡¯s mind had already become blurred, but his eyes subconsciously stared at Chen Fei. Wu Mou had no idea what was happening; he only felt his body growing cold. Growing cold? A Peak of Rule Integration Realm cultivator who had mastered two secondary rules was feeling cold? ¡°Bang!¡± When Wu Mou staggered back three steps, his body trembled slightly, and then he collapsed backward, his life force beginning to dissipate as his listless form floated midair before falling toward the ground. Chen Fei casually slapped Wu Mou to death, his right hand flipping, and the attack that was originally flying toward Qiu Gongzhi and the others suddenly shifted direction towards Chen Fei. The space here was completely under Chen Fei¡¯s control; even the attack from a Peak Rule Integration Realm cultivator had to go wherever Chen Fei decided. ¡°Bang!¡± A muffled sound rang out as the attack of Lv Yan and the others landed in the palm of Chen Fei and with a clench of his fist, the violent attack was forcibly extinguished. This sound also served to awaken Lv Yan and the others. Chen Fei had slapped a Peak Rule Integration Realm cultivator to death? And he also crushed the attacks of all five of them with his bare hands! Everyone present knew who Chen Fei was, for the confrontation outside Jiguang City had caused quite a stir throughout the entire Black Stone Domain. Chen Fei¡¯s name as a prodigy had spread throughout the Black Stone Domain at that time. Not long ago, at the location of the Vital Energy Clan¡¯s Ruins, Chen Fei displayed mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivation, staunchly defending the human race against the attack of the Soul-devouring Worms, leaving a profound impression on all Rule Integration Realm cultivators. wuxiaworld.site Even the Evil Clans and the Ice Race had to admit in their hearts, if not curbed, Chen Fei would undoubtedly become a serious threat to them in the future. But that was a matter for the future; with the human race facing extinction, Chen Fei, who had yet to fully mature, would also be annihilated alongside his race. The Evil Clans would absolutely not permit Chen Fei to keep his life. Therefore, when Chen Fei had just made his bold declaration, the Ice Race¡¯s Wu Mou immediately took action to completely eliminate Chen Fei right there. But instead, Chen Fei survived, Wu Mou was counter-killed with a single move, and Chen Fei¡¯s presence soared from mid-stage to the aura of the Peak Rule Integration Realm. A few years to reach the Peak Rule Integration Realm? Wu Ze was equally familiar with Chen Fei because he had suspected Chen Fei when his offspring, Wu Han, had died, even though Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation had been too low at that time to likely kill Wu Han. But now, with Chen Fei revealing the realm of the Peak Rule Integration Realm, the perpetrator who killed Wu Han became clear. Wu Ze didn¡¯t care how Chen Fei managed to cultivate to the Peak Rule Integration Realm so quickly; all he knew was that this member of the human race had to die. Not only did Chen Fei need to die, but the entire human race also had to pay a painful price for the actions Chen Fei had previously taken! ¡°Kill him!¡± Wu Ze shouted fiercely, as the top-grade dao artifact, the Thousand Cloud Sword, appeared in his hand, and a towering sword shadow stabbed towards Chen Fei. Before Wu Ze even gave the order, Lv Yan and the others had already violently launched their attacks. Within just a few years, advancing from the early stage of Rule Integration Realm to the peak, for whatever reason, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be allowed to remain alive, and Wu Mou¡¯s death had sounded an alarm for them. This human race prodigy had not only broken through to the Peak Rule Integration Realm, but his strength was also excessively strong; it wasn¡¯t as simple as merely entering the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. The strength and realm of Chen Fei took Lv Yan and the others by surprise, and on the side of the human race, both Qiu Gongzhi and the other Rule Integration Realm cultivators were equally taken aback by Chen Fei. Mainly because they weren¡¯t psychologically prepared, and then Chen Fei had already become the human Imperial Sovereign, and right before their eyes, he forcefully killed Wu Mou. In the Black Stone Domain, Wu Mou was far from unknown; on the contrary, Wu Mou¡¯s renown had spread for over a thousand years. In the previous wars between the human race and the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, many cultivators of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm had died at Wu Mou¡¯s hands. Before their minds could fully process the death of Wu Mou at Chen Fei¡¯s hands, everyone saw Lv Yan and the others attacking Chen Fei and subconsciously, the essence force within the bodies of all human Rule Integration Realm cultivators began to boil, ready to join the battle. ¡°Step back a little, leave this place to me,¡± Chen Fei said. Before the attacks of all human Rule Integration Realm cultivators, including the three of Qiu Gongzhi, could be released, Chen Fei¡¯s voice rang in their ears, followed by a colossal force that pulled at their bodies, involuntarily moving them backward. Even the three human Imperial Sovereigns like Qiu Gongzhi were carried by this force, retreating dozens of miles. Instinctively, Qiu Gongzhi and the others wanted to resist this power, but found it unyielding. At that moment, the way Qiu Gongzhi and the others looked at Chen Fei changed completely. Was this the power that a Peak Rule Integration Realm cultivator could possess? ¡°Audacious brat!¡± Seeing Chen Fei single-handedly facing them after dispatching all the human race, both Wu Ze and Lv Yan¡¯s eyes turned even colder. Chen Fei had decided that his power alone was enough to deal with all of them. How arrogant and disdainful. Having sneak attacked and killed Wu Mou and crushed their attacks, did he now think his strength was enough to dominate the entire field? The attacks launched by Wu Ze and Lv Yan became even more majestic. Within a thousand miles, the vital energy of heaven and earth convulsed, and the power of the Rules trembled, as six Peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators gave it their all, and they were attacking towards one position. And among them was Wu Ze, from a Seventh Rank Race, who was on the verge of mastering four secondary rules and was at the pinnacle of the Rule Integration Realm. The combined power of such attacks was so mighty, that any Peak Rule Integration Realm cultivator would instinctively want to avoid it. However, the spot where Chen Fei stood was already firmly targeted by Lv Yan and the others, and dodging would only invite a more ferocious onslaught. As Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly, he formed hand seals with his hands, and within a thousand miles, the agitated vital energy of heaven and earth suddenly fell silent. Chen Fei raised his right hand as if his palm contained the entire Celestial Wood, and with it falling, it felt as if Heaven and Earth had been overturned. Sky Flipping Seal! ¡°Boom!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s palm imprint hit the attacks of the six Wu Ze, without any resistance, effortlessly breaking through their strikes, before subsequently landing on their bodies. At the critical moment, the six members of the Wu Ze clan instinctively positioned their weapons in front of themselves, but what use could ultimate-grade Dao artifacts have against the body of one who had entered the Open Heaven Realm? ¡°Crack!¡± The six ultimate-grade Dao artifacts, including the Thousand Cloud Sword, which almost reached the peak of Dao artifacts, all emitted twisted sounds of being overburdened, as fine cracks spread across the weapons. The six members of the Wu Ze clan couldn¡¯t hold onto their weapons, which recoiled and struck their owners. ¡°Bang!¡± Four clouds of blood mist appeared in mid-air; except for Lv Yan and Wu Ze, Sang Che and the other three at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm were directly blown apart by Chen Fei¡¯s Sky Flipping Seal. Lv Yan and Wu Ze didn¡¯t die, not because they were particularly strong, but because they had protective treasures on their bodies, which absorbed part of the force from that blow. Yet even with the protective treasures, both Lv Yan and Wu Ze were gravely injured and on the brink of death, their souls and Source Point Spaces filled with cracks, as if they would shatter at any moment. With one palm strike, Chen Fei killed four and crippled two out of the six Peak Rule Integration Realm experts. This scene deeply imprinted itself into the eyes of all the members of the Human Clan in the Rule Integration Realm. They had no words to describe their feelings at that moment. They always felt that Chen Fei needed protection and enough time to fully grow without succumbing halfway and leaving behind a legacy of regret. But today, when the human race was being pushed to the brink of extinction by the Ice Race, the Evil Clans, and even the Wu Meng Clan, it was Chen Fei who stood up. Thinking back to the words Chen Fei had uttered upon his arrival, many in the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm actually felt at the time that Chen Fei was being too arrogant. That wasn¡¯t the right attitude for the situation. But now they realized it wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei was too arrogant; it was purely that his power had reached a level where he could crush everything before him. Jiang Chengji watched the Chen Fei before him with tears streaming down his face, blessed be the human race, blessed be the human race! At this life or death moment, someone had stood up to protect the entire human race, just like the many human imperial sovereigns of the past who had fought relentlessly to sustain the human race, guiding it to the present day. Today, with an almost meteoric rise, Chen Fei once again extended the destiny of the human race. ¡°Who in the world are you, who are you!¡± Lv Yan kept retreating, looking at Chen Fei in terror, unable to hide the panic in his eyes. The destiny of the human race was about to be severed, out of nineteen Emperors, only three remained. How could a destiny so fated to end produce someone as powerful as Chen Fei? Was this the Rule Integration Realm? At that moment, Lv Yan felt as if he were facing an Open Heaven Realm expert! Wu Ze said nothing, but watched Chen Fei with a dark expression. ¡°Swoosh!¡± Suddenly, Lv Yan turned and fled desperately as if his life depended on it. Staying here would mean certain death; he had to return to his father and seek reinforcements from the Wu Meng Clan. Chen Fei¡¯s strength was so great, there must be something suspicious, and the Wu Meng Clan would certainly be interested. Chen Fei must die, and the human race must die too! If one at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm tried to escape with all their might, how fast could they run? In the blink of an eye, they could cover a hundred miles with ease. But Lv Yan suddenly realized with horror that although he was desperately running forward, the scenery around him didn¡¯t change at all, and he seemed to be moving backwards instead. Wu Ze watched this scene with his pupils shrinking. Lv Yan was flying, but the space around him had warped. It seemed as though he was flying forward, but in reality, Lv Yan had no control over his direction of flight. Such a terrifying control of space ¡ª how many Space Secondary Rules had he comprehended? Lv Yan turned around to see Chen Fei getting closer and closer, and he began to roar madly. ¡°I curse you, I curse your human race¨Cto never¡­¡± ¡°Bang!¡± Before Lv Yan could finish speaking, Chen Fei¡¯s hand had already pressed onto Lv Yan¡¯s head. Lv Yan¡¯s body trembled slightly; his life extinguished, and like Wu Mou before him, he fell towards the ground. Chen Fei withdrew his hand and turned to look at Wu Ze. Wu Ze tensed up, knowing he couldn¡¯t win or escape; his heart wasn¡¯t as calm as his facade implied. However, unlike Lv Yan, Wu Ze had a powerful backing¨Cthe nine Open Heaven Realm experts within the Wu Meng Clan. You, Chen Fei, may be formidable, but could you possibly be more so than the Open Heaven Realm? Killing him, not only would Chen Fei die, but no one from the human race would get away either! ¡°Chen Fei¡­¡± Qiu Gongzhi, at the back, involuntarily called out upon seeing only Wu Ze remaining. Qiu Gongzhi didn¡¯t say much, but everyone present could understand the implications of that call. Chen Fei was shockingly powerful, but behind Wu Ze was the Open Heaven Realm. Up to now, the ones dying were from the Ice Race and the Evil Clans, with both sides locked in a deadly struggle, so killing was just killing. But Wu Ze was different; it wasn¡¯t a simple matter of killing him to solve problems. Not only would it not solve anything, but it would also turn matters worse until they spiraled completely out of control. The Wu Meng Clan was domineering, and so was Wu Ze. He knew it was the Evil Clans¡¯ plot and recognized that the human race was innocent, yet he still came to Han Yun City to capture people. But behind him stood nine Open Heaven Realm experts, and that reason could outweigh everything else. Chen Fei remained silent, taking step by step toward Wu Ze. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°There has been some misunderstanding today; once I return, I will have my clan deal with the Evil Clans and the Ice Race,¡± said Wu Ze in a deep voice. ¡°So you won¡¯t kill me?¡± Chen Fei stopped, and began to laugh softly. ¡°No killing!¡± Watching Chen Fei¡¯s smile, Wu Ze clenched his jaw tighter. ¡°But I¡¯m going to kill you!¡± As soon as the words left Chen Fei¡¯s mouth, he slapped his hand onto Wu Ze¡¯s forehead. Wu Ze¡¯s body shook, his gaze gradually emptying. Chapter 1168 - Chapter 1168: Chapter 1124: Unparalleled Chapter 1168: Chapter 1124: Unparalleled Wu Ze¡¯s eyes held a residue of disbelief, he hadn¡¯t expected that this member of the human race would dare to actually kill him. Originally, Wu Han¡¯s accidental death had already enraged the entire Wu Meng Clan, but since the Xuan Clan was involved, there wasn¡¯t much suspicion directed at the Black Stone Domain cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm at that time. Back then, Chen Fei had managed to keep himself hidden, undetected, and indeed, he had escaped a disaster. But now, Wu Ze, representing the Wu Meng Clan in Han Yun City, would die here, along with so many peak cultivators of the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm, it was simply impossible to conceal the matter. Although Wu Ze had been panic-stricken just now, he didn¡¯t actually believe that he would be killed, because if he died, not only would Chen Fei be unable to escape, but the entire human race would have to be buried with him. This was the way of the Wu Meng Clan, to annihilate a race in the Black Stone Domain and make other races understand the consequences of reaching out against the Wu Meng Clan. Therefore, anyone with a bit of sense wouldn¡¯t kill him, as doing so would be a complete rupture of relations. Wu Ze understood this, and so did the other human cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm within Han Yun City, hence Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s earlier shout to Chen Fei. But against all expectations, Chen Fei had made his move. A strong sense of unwillingness shone in Wu Ze¡¯s eyes. He was about to control four secondary rules and even had the chance to breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm, yet now he died here, in the hands of a minor race from a remote area. Wu Ze¡¯s mouth moved, but he couldn¡¯t utter any words; his body softened as he collapsed backward, like Lv Yan had fallen to the ground, his vitality already dissipated. Chen Fei retracted his right hand, his gaze as calm as ever. Having decided to act, there was no second possibility to consider. If Wu Ze returned, the Wu Meng Clan would still dispatch troops to pursue the human race. wuxiaworld.site Since that was the case, there was no point in sparing Wu Ze¡¯s life. It was better to cut him down directly. Chen Fei flipped over his left hand, and the bodies of Wu Ze, Lv Yan, and several others trembled. Then their spiritual essence was drawn out and floated in front of Chen Fei. Chen Fei activated the Bronze Rune, and a ray of light spread within his soul. They were all at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm, and with a genius from the Wu Meng Clan like Wu Ze, Chen Fei plundered quite a few talents into his soul this time. As for the power of flesh and blood, there was no effect on this occasion. An Open Heaven Rule Body, equivalent to the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage, the flesh power of the peak of the Rule Integration Realm could no longer bring any growth to Chen Fei¡¯s physique. As Chen Fei finished extracting the spiritual essence, Qiu Gongzhi and the others, as if waking from a dream, looked at Wu Ze¡¯s corpse and thought of the Wu Meng Clan that stood behind him. Immediately, an intangible pressure hit them. ¡°Chen Fei, take some people and leave here, leave the Black Stone Domain first,¡± Qiu Gongzhi said in a deep voice. Now there was no other solution. After all, they had been prepared to fight to the death. The Ice Race and Evil Clans had lost six peak Rule Integration Realm warriors, plus a Wu Meng Clan¡¯s peak Rule Integration Realm. No matter how one calculated it, the human race had not suffered a loss in this encounter, in fact, they had made a significant profit. The key was Chen Fei. So young, yet with such a realm. Qiu Gongzhi knew that Chen Fei must have had an extraordinary encounter, but all of that was irrelevant now. What mattered was that Chen Fei was of the human race, and that was enough. As long as Chen Fei could survive, the future of the human race was bound to flourish again. Perhaps even find the Wu Meng Clan to settle this account in the future! As for Qiu Gongzhi himself, he would stay in Han Yun City with some of the human Rule Integration Realm cultivators to buy time for Chen Fei. If they all fled together, it would mean that no one could escape. By dispersing in different directions, there might be a greater chance for survival. ¡°There¡¯s no need to run, leave everything to me!¡± Chen Fei turned his head towards Qiu Gongzhi, his face showing a warm smile. ¡°But what about the Wu Meng Clan¡­¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Jiang Chengji became anxious before anyone else. Jiang Chengji couldn¡¯t understand Chen Fei¡¯s current power, but he knew very well that Chen Fei had not yet reached the Open Heaven Realm. The human race had finally produced an exceptional genius like Chen Fei. There was no need to stubbornly resist the Wu Meng Clan here. By lying low for a while, Chen Fei¡¯s future achievements would be even more glorious. Of course, in doing so, the human race would pay a heavy price, but faced with the calamity brought by the Wu Meng Clan, what else could be done? The nature of the Return to Nothing Realm had always been the same: weakness was preyed upon. When strength was insufficient, one had to lie low and possibly become a vassal of another race, using time to develop one¡¯s own race. Normally in the Black Stone Domain, having a peak Rule Integration Realm cultivator could barely protect a race, but what about those races without the protection of peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators? Who had they offended? Simply because they weren¡¯t strong enough, those races lacking peak Rule Integration Realm protection were like duckweed, possibly overturned at any moment. The essence of the Return to Nothing Realm never changed: the law of the jungle, the weak survive by laying low, and when not strong enough, they could end up becoming subjects of other races, exchanging time for their race¡¯s development. ¡°The Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm have come. Let¡¯s slay the incoming enemies first,¡± Chen Fei said without much explanation, just smiling as he pointed towards the distance. Telling Jiang Chengji and the others that Chen Fei could withstand the Open Heaven Realm at this point would probably be disbelieved, for it sounded like a fairy tale. The gap between the Rule Integration Realm and the Open Heaven Realm was like a Heavenly Chasm. Back at the Meng Clan Ruins, they had already clearly felt it. Chen Fei blasted away the combined force of six peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Wu Ze with a single palm strike. For someone in the Open Heaven Realm, this feat would be even easier, not to mention that the Wu Meng Clan boasted a full nine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses. Even among them, there was one at the mid-stage of the Open Heaven Realm who suppressed the entire Wu Meng Clan¡¯s destiny. They couldn¡¯t compete, no matter how they considered it, there was no hope for Chen Fei. Even if Chen Fei claimed he was close to breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm, was the Open Heaven Realm so easy to achieve? It seemed too unreal! Qiu Gongzhi and the others looked at Chen Fei, about to continue persuading him, when they realized Chen Fei had already flown towards the front. In the blink of an eye, Chen Fei was hundreds of miles away. ¡°Let¡¯s go, slaughter the Ice Race and Evil Clans!¡± Qiu Gongzhi took a deep breath and with a fierce shout, he led the charge towards the front. Whether Chen Fei wanted to leave first or not, those invading Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans needed to be killed off first, and they needed to be slaughtered thoroughly. This way, even if the human race was later held accountable by the Wu Meng Clan, at least they would have the Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans to share the blame, which wouldn¡¯t be too bad of a loss. Chen Fei flew three thousand miles away and saw the ferociously invading Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans. In the eyes of the Ice Race and Evil Clans, with Wu Ze leading them, today would be the end of the entire human race. While it wasn¡¯t possible to kill all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators of the human race, killing half of them and forcing the human race to hand over all their cultivation allotment presented no problem at all. For this reason, nearly sixty percent of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans came¨Cover three hundred at the early stage, more than a hundred at the mid-stage, and over twenty at the late stage. The real main force wasn¡¯t them, but a few people like Lv Yan at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Nearly five hundred Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans, their expressions solemn, but also with a touch of relaxation, because compared to the previous wars with the human race, today¡¯s battle was a one-sided suppression. With so many Rule Integration Realm cultivators, they faced almost no danger. Chen Fei floated in mid-air, looking at so many Rule Integration Realm cultivators, a smile couldn¡¯t help but appear on his face as it saved him the trouble of personally going to the Ice Race and Evil Clans. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly, his gaze passing over these Ice Race and Evil Clan Rule Integration Realm cultivators, and saw in the distance a presence frantically rushing this way. That was Lv Ji, the ancestor of the Evil Clans. With the death of Lv Yan and the other four peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Evil Clans, Lv Ji had obviously sensed that something was amiss. Lv Ji was waiting in the rear, originally to enter Han Yun City after Wu Ze took Qiu Gongzhi away. This showed respect for the Wu Meng Clan, because today¡¯s objective was for the Wu Meng Clan to investigate whether the human race had colluded with the Xuan Clan, not to aid the Evil Clans in exterminating the human race. Since they needed to have a just cause, it was only natural to handle the details meticulously from beginning to end. However, Lv Ji hadn¡¯t expected that the four peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators from their clan would die in Han Yun City. There must have been some unexpected development, and with hundreds of Rule Integration Realm cultivators from his clan rushing towards Han Yun City, Lv Ji could no longer just wait at the rear. He had to go personally to see what had happened. Chen Fei withdrew his gaze and looked toward the hundreds of Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans, then took a step forward. The space around him instantly became blurred, Chen Fei¡¯s figure vanished from the spot, and when he reappeared, he was already among the hundreds of Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans. Intense space fluctuations descended, alerting the hundreds of Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans. When they clearly saw the location of the space fluctuations, a figure that all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators present were familiar with had already appeared. Chen Fei, a prodigy of the human race, with great renown, was expected to be one of the future Emperor Realm powerhouses of the human race. Chen Fei¡¯s sudden intrusion shocked the hundreds of Rule Integration Realm cultivators from the Ice Race and Evil Clans, unsure how Chen Fei managed to break through the seal of the combined aura of the hundreds of Rule Integration Realm cultivators and directly descend into the center. But as Rule Integration Realm cultivators, their responses were extremely quick, and hundreds of powerful attacks almost instantly surged towards Chen Fei¡¯s location. In the Rule Integration Realm, splitting mountains and parting seas were within their means. When hundreds of Rule Integration Realm cultivators gathered together and attacked simultaneously, the intensity of those attacks were literally earth-shattering and awe-inspiring. However, Chen Fei faced these attacks with an unchanged expression. With the continuous perfection of the Space Main Rule, in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, even a space as small as a hair could be infinitely subdivided or expanded across a large area. So these hundreds of attacks, although they seemed to surge like a tide covering the sky, had too many flaws in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple gently spread out, and Chen Fei, walking leisurely, passed slowly through the gaps of these impossible attacks. Space under Chen Fei¡¯s feet completely distorted, and in a single step, not only did Chen Fei evade all the attacks, but he also arrived in front of the nearest Rule Integration Realm cultivator, extending his right hand and casually sliding it across. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Bang bang bang¡­¡± In the midst of the roaring sounds of the combined attack from hundreds of Rule Integration Realm cultivators, these dull thuds should have been inaudible. But accompanied by the thuds, bodies of Rule Integration Realm cultivators burst into clouds of blood mist, and this shocking scene overshadowed the noise of the attacks. With a wave of his hand, Chen Fei killed thirty-seven mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators and six late-stage ones without any resistance. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei could only kill that many at a time, rather just that many Rule Integration Realm cultivators happened to be in front of Chen Fei then. Chapter 1169 - Chapter 1169: Chapter 1125: Battle in the Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1169: Chapter 1125: Battle in the Open Heaven Realm ¡°Boom!¡± Hundreds of attacks fell into the void, colliding against one another and releasing a shocking explosion. However, this explosion was far less startling than the shock in the hearts of the Ice Race and Evil Clans cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm present. Nonchalantly dodging their attacks and with a wave of his hand, the lifeforce of dozens of Rule Integration Realm cultivators was extinguished, including six in the late stages. Was this the prodigy of the human race, Chen Fei? Chen Fei¡¯s gaze shifted, his figure appearing on another side as the space around him wrinkled. Twenty-five mid-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators and three late-stage ones froze mid-air. The next moment, the bodies of these twenty-eight Rule Integration Realm cultivators ruptured instantly, turning into clouds of blood mist. With the Space Rules now under Chen Fei¡¯s control, using Space Binding to slay these cultivators below the peak of Rule Integration Realm was akin to a massacre. They couldn¡¯t resist; once targeted, there was no escape from the controller of Space Rules. ¡°Scatter, everyone scatter!¡± As the twenty-eight Rule Integration Realm cultivators met their demise, the remaining members of the Ice Race and Evil Clans at the Rule Integration Realm snapped out of their trance and began to desperately increase the distance between one another. Just a moment ago when Chen Fei teleported into their midst, they thought he had gone mad, delivering himself to be surrounded and killed. But in the blink of an eye, they realized Chen Fei had intentionally plunged into their ranks for quicker slaughter. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.co The number of Rule Integration Realm cultivators became irrelevant at this moment; they posed no threat to Chen Fei whatsoever. The distance between each Rule Integration Realm cultivator widened instantly by over ten miles, as they simultaneously locked onto Chen Fei, launching a frantic assault. But none of their attacks could reach Chen Fei. Though it seemed that in just a moment the attacks would land on Chen Fei, that small distance was infinitely extended, giving Chen Fei ample time to evade. It was the same for every attack from the Rule Integration Realm; none could touch Chen Fei, and every cultivator he approached met the same fate regardless of their cultivation stage, from the late to the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm. ¡°Thump, thump, thump¡­¡± Each muffled sound represented another Rule Integration Realm cultivator dissolving into a puff of blood mist. Cruel and merciless, the scene struck terror into the hearts of the Ice Race and Evil Clans cultivators present. They had come here planning to ambush cultivators from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, so how had it turned into this situation? Where were Lv Yan and Wu Ze of the Wu Meng Clan, the peak Rule Integration Realm cultivators? Where had they gone, allowing Chen Fei to slaughter them like this? ¡°Run, everyone run!¡± When the number of perished Rule Integration Realm cultivators reached one hundred fifty-three, the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ cultivators completely broke down and began fleeing toward the outskirts. They still had more than three hundred cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm, but now, they were like sheep and pigs being indiscriminately slaughtered by Chen Fei. From the very beginning, it had been Chen Fei alone who surrounded nearly five hundred of their Rule Integration Realm cultivators. How insane, but that was exactly what had occurred! Qiu Gongzhi and two other human imperial sovereigns appeared in the distance, witnessing the scene of the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators scattering in flight and, of course, the lingering blood mist of the perished hundred-plus Rule Integration Realm cultivators. ¡°The remaining Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm cultivators are up to you!¡± Chen Fei flipped his right hand and gathered the spiritual essence of the one hundred fifty-three Rule Integration Realm cultivators into the palm of his hand, most of whom were from the mid-stage and above. Chen Fei targeted those specific cultivators for slaughter not only to ease the burden of pursuit that his race would face later but also because their spiritual essence greatly aided his own cultivation. ¡°Understood!¡± Qiu Gongzhi and the other two nodded, yet their gazes were filled with concern as they looked in Chen Fei¡¯s direction. Not far away, an immense aura was surging towards them like a wave of madness. The Evil Clan¡¯s Elder Lv Ji, who had been severely injured by the Qiankun Cauldron and should have been healing for hundreds of years, seemed to have obtained something that healed him during this expedition to the ruins. The aura coming from afar did not indicate that Lv Ji sustained any grave injuries. This was an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, and although he had not broken through in the orthodox manner, his existence was still an overwhelming force compared to those in the Rule Integration Realm. If it hadn¡¯t been for Lv Ji¡¯s injury back then, coupled with Qiankun Cauldron¡¯s own foundation and the combined force of nineteen human imperial sovereigns, the Qiankun Cauldron might not have been able to touch Lv Ji. And even so, in the end, they only managed to inflict a severe wound on Lv Ji, not kill him, which just goes to show the extent of the gap between the peak of the Rule Integration Realm and the Open Heaven Realm. Could Chen Fei withstand Lv Ji? Chen Fei also turned and looked behind him, his face as calm as still water, as he extracted the talents within the spiritual essence in his hand using the Bronze Rune. A sensation of coolness spread within his soul. Among these hundred-plus Rule Integration Realm cultivators, there should be a few with exceptional talents, which did indeed improve Chen Fei¡¯s own talents by a good margin. A thousand li away, Lv Ji already had the distant scene within his view. Over a hundred Ice Race and Evil Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators were missing, and they were mostly mid-stage and above. Not one of the more than twenty late-stage cultivators survived. The rest, mostly early-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators, were now being hunted by the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators. If no outside forces intervened, very few of the remaining fugitives would escape. Lv Ji¡¯s aura, reeking of desolation, swept the surroundings before focusing intently on Chen Fei in the forefront. ¡°` At this moment, Chen Fei¡¯s peak Rule Integration Realm power was on full display. Lv Ji recognized Chen Fei, and the Evil Clans had always wanted to wipe out this human prodigy to prevent future troubles, but they had never succeeded. Lv Ji hadn¡¯t expected that in just a few short years, this human junior had already reached the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. The shattering of their soul tokens must be related to this human junior. Bearing a Supreme Treasure, could this so-called junior actually be some old-timer reincarnated and re-cultivating? Countless thoughts passed through Lv Ji¡¯s mind and were quickly suppressed by him. No matter the reason, Chen Fei had to die, whether to save the remaining cultivators of the Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm or to prevent Chen Fei from becoming even stronger in the future. In Lv Ji¡¯s heart, this human junior was already as good as dead. A thousand miles, for those in the Open Heaven Realm, wasn¡¯t instantaneous, but it wasn¡¯t too far off either. When Chen Fei was in the mid-stage of the Rule Integration Realm, he was able to cover a thousand miles in one step even with the minor Open Heaven Realm state. Although Lv Ji wasn¡¯t an orthodox Open Heaven Realm cultivator, he possessed most of the realm¡¯s might. As his previous injuries healed, Lv Ji¡¯s strength also reached its peak. The fleeing cultivators of the Ice Race and Evil Clans from the Rule Integration Realm felt Lv Ji¡¯s presence, their previously desperate expressions suddenly changing as hope burst forth in their eyes. With the arrival of the Open Heaven Realm ancestor, all of these humans, without exception, must die. Not a single one would escape! The human cultivators from the Rule Integration Realm, while pursuing and killing the Ice Race and Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm, looked towards Chen Fei and couldn¡¯t help but feel their hearts tighten. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids lifted slightly as he watched Lv Ji rapidly close the distance, the power surging within him suddenly boiling over. The Open Heaven Realm? Chen Fei now wanted to exchange blows with an Open Heaven Realm cultivator to see just how strong the Open Heaven Realm was. Even if Lv Ji couldn¡¯t be considered a true Open Heaven Realm cultivator, he was more than enough. Without waiting for Lv Ji to reach him, Chen Fei stepped forward, spanning hundreds of miles in one stride, arriving right in front of Lv Ji. Seeing Chen Fei instantly cross hundreds of miles to appear before him, Lv Ji¡¯s eyes narrowed. This human junior had far more skills than he had initially imagined. But, that wasn¡¯t a reason for someone at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm to challenge him! A mere peak of the Rule Integration Realm, daring to take the initiative against him? Back then, the human race had to gather all peak cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, along with the Qiankun Cauldron, and it was still only by launching a sneak attack that they dared to reach out to him. Now that his injuries were healed, what was one at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm worth! Lv Ji flipped his right hand over and a dazzling light congealed in his palm, the Open Heaven Profound Treasure Yuleng Dagger. A seventh-level Open Heaven Profound Treasure was nothing special for a cultivator at the same level, merely standard equipment. But once an Open Heaven Profound Treasure faced someone from the Rule Integration Realm, it became a crushing force. The Open Heaven Profound Treasure, containing the Open Heaven forces of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, held the power of Breaking Dao against any secondary rule, making a single Open Heaven Profound Treasure capable of wantonly slaughtering any cultivator from the Rule Integration Realm. Even if it was at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, it was the same. Unless you have already gathered the four secondary rules¨C Earth, Water, Fire, Wind¨Cand can ignite them momentarily, only then can you barely defend against the power of an Open Heaven Profound Treasure. If the Open Heaven Profound Treasure was so formidable, the Open Heaven Realm itself was naturally even more so. Combining the two made fighting someone in the Rule Integration Realm or the Sun Moon Realm no different in the eyes of an Open Heaven Realm powerhouse¨Cboth could be resolved in one move. In Lv Ji¡¯s eyes, Chen Fei¡¯s arrogance was due to his complete ignorance of the Open Heaven Realm¡¯s strength. The Yuleng Dagger wrapped in the force of annihilation carved a trail, as though it intended to cleave the heaven and earth asunder. Chen Fei, perceiving the power of Lv Ji¡¯s Yuleng Dagger, formed hand seals with his hands, causing the space within a hundred miles to tremble slightly. All power was grasped in Chen Fei¡¯s palm and then he pressed it down towards Lv Ji. Sky Flipping Seal! ¡°Clang!¡± A sound like that of a massive bell tolling pervaded the ears of all cultivators within a thousand miles of the Rule Integration Realm. Whether they were from the human race or from the Ice Race and Evil Clans of the Rule Integration Realm, at this moment everyone¡¯s heart skipped a beat. The frequency of their battle slowed as all of their attention was on the fight between Chen Fei and Lv Ji. It could be said that the outcome of their battle was the final verdict for the entire battle taking place here. At the heart of the battle, Lv Ji stared at Chen Fei, his eyes full of disbelief. The Yuleng Dagger had not, as expected, easily cut through Chen Fei. Instead, a Tremendous Strength transmitted from the Yuleng Dagger shocked Lv Ji¡¯s rule body. ¡°Again!¡± Chen Fei, feeling the annihilation force from the Yuleng Dagger being forcibly suppressed by the Celestial Suppression formed from Open Heaven, couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud, the palm imprint flipping over as he launched another Sky Flipping Seal at Lv Ji. ¡°Clang, clang, clang!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With three consecutive exchanges, massive fluctuations rocked every direction. The earth¡¯s crust below had already cracked and shattered; countless boulders shot into the sky, only to be turned into dust as they approached. Lv Ji¡¯s face turned pale, unable to withstand the increasingly powerful Tremendous Strength, and he involuntarily staggered backward. ¡°So, this is the Open Heaven Realm!¡± Chen Fei said it to himself, but to Lv Ji¡¯s ears, it sounded so gratingly arrogant. ¡°` Chapter 1170 - Chapter 1170: Chapter 1126: Intimidating the Black Stone Domain Chapter 1170: Chapter 1126: Intimidating the Black Stone Domain ¡°` Being called an Open Heaven Realm by a cultivator at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm right to his face was the greatest mockery to Lv Ji. Back when Lv Ji was in the Rule Integration Realm, he had actually condensed the four secondary Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. At that step, just a little further, and he could have broken through to the Open Heaven Realm. But breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm wasn¡¯t guaranteed just because one had condensed the secondary Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. Just like Yu Wuheng in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, who was only a whisker away from the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, but that very whisker was enough to block countless late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators. The barrier to the Open Heaven Realm was even more difficult compared to breaking through from the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm to its Peak, or rather, the two were hardly comparable. Lv Ji wanted to rely on his own strength to break through to the Open Heaven Realm, become the strongest in the Black Stone Domain, and lead the Evil Clans to press down on the entire Black Stone Domain. But Lv Ji failed. His forced attempt to break through to the Open Heaven Realm damaged his very origin instead. After wasting years, Lv Ji tried to breakthrough again, only to fail once more, and the injury was even more severe. After this time, Lv Ji had completely lost any hope of breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm unless he acquired a healing supreme treasure to replenish the origin within his body. But such a treasure was hardly something Lv Ji of the Rule Integration Realm could obtain. However, Lv Ji still had his own fortune, and by chance, he came upon a quirky Seven-Orifice Stone. Using this quirky Seven-Orifice Stone as the core, Lv Ji barely managed to refine the four secondary Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind inside his body and barely kindled them. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.c0 Thereafter, the power of the Open Heaven burst forth within Lv Ji¡¯s body, stepping him onto the threshold of the Open Heaven Realm. But it was truly just stepping onto the threshold, not crossing it. Because it was by using a shortcut to refine the four secondary Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, and not truly refining and kindling them. Lv Ji¡¯s Open Heaven power seemed somewhat awkward. Against cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm, he naturally had crushing power, but facing those genuine Open Heaven Realm powerhouses, Lv Ji was weaker. Lv Ji wanted to compensate for his shortcomings in the Open Heaven Realm. He traveled to other areas within the Return to Nothing Realm and had some gains, but during one exploration of a mystic realm, he almost perished and had to return to the Black Stone Domain. Subsequently, he discovered the secret of the human race¡¯s Qiankun Cauldron, as well as the rising threat the humans posed to the status of the Evil Clans, leading to a series of conflicts that have evolved to the present situation. Lv Ji was most sensitive about other cultivators discussing his Cultivation Realm; sometimes, the more one lacks something, the less they can tolerate others mentioning it. Thus, Chen Fei¡¯s words were like a slap to his face. Hundreds of miles away, cultivators of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, watching the battle between Chen Fei and Lv Ji, all revealed excited expressions. Chen Fei could actually contend against the Open Heaven Realm without being at any disadvantage. No, judging from the present situation, it wasn¡¯t just a lack of disadvantage; instead, Chen Fei had the upper hand and had forcefully repelled Lv Ji. Despite the arrival of the Wu Meng Clan making the Rule Integration Realm of the Black Stone Domain aware that Lv Ji was somehow different from ordinary Open Heaven Realm experts, however different, that was still a realm far surpassing the Rule Integration Realm. Lv Ji¡¯s reputation as an Open Heaven was not spread by the mouths of the Evil Clans but came from him effortlessly slaughtering several cultivators at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, and the word spread. It was precisely the overwhelming battle strength Lv Ji displayed in those fights that exceeded that of the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, making all Races within the Black Stone Domain believe Lv Ji was doubtlessly of the Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei was at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, and even though he displayed a crushing advantage when he slew a few from the Wu Ze earlier, the Rule Integration Realm was still the Rule Integration Realm, and the Open Heaven Realm was the Open Heaven Realm. The two were distinctly different, a concept deeply ingrained in the minds of all cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm in the Black Stone Domain. That¡¯s why when Chen Fei faced Lv Ji alone, the cultivators of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm felt so bottomless in their hearts. However, Chen Fei¡¯s performance undoubtedly set all the cultivators of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm at ease. With an entirely different mindset, naturally, were the cultivators of the Evil Clans and Ice Race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. They thought that with the arrival of the Evil Clan¡¯s ancestor, they were finally saved, and they could even counter-kill the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, making them pay a painful price. What did they see instead? Lv Ji, whom they held in the highest esteem, was actually repelled by Chen Fei; this was like the collapse of their faith. Especially for the Evil Clans, all their confidence and pride were actually all from their own ancestor. Before the arrival of the Wu Meng and Xuan Clans, why did the Evil Clans feel they were the overlord of the Black Stone Domain, and why were they so impatient and murderous toward the rise of the human race? It was because of Lv Ji¡¯s powerful Open Heaven Realm strength that gave them the confidence and belief. But today, as their faith collapsed, they found it difficult to accept and were unwilling to do so. ¡°The Open Heaven Realm must not be insulted. Since you wish to die, I shall grant you your wish!¡± Lv Ji stared at Chen Fei with a sudden grin, where the killing intent in his smile flooded the heavens. Inside Lv Ji¡¯s soul, he forcibly gathered the four secondary Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, then kindled them all, filling his body with the devastating power at that moment. Usually, Lv Ji¡¯s four secondary Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind were in a semi-condensed state, with the power of the Open Heaven Realm without causing any burden to his body. ¡°` Once Lv Ji ignited the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, he would unleash the true strength of being in the Open Heaven Realm, albeit briefly, and at the cost of damaging his own origin and lifespan. But compared to normal, his strength would increase by a great margin instantly. Years ago, when Lv Ji explored the mystic realms outside the Black Stone Domain, he sustained injuries to himself from forcibly condensing the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind for too long. ¡°Buzz!¡± A ripple radiated from within Lv Ji¡¯s body, his expression fierce as he thrust his dagger towards Chen Fei. After exchanging a few moves, although Lv Ji was not Chen Fei¡¯s match and was even forced to retreat by Chen Fei¡¯s blows, he confirmed that this human junior was indeed still at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm. The junior¡¯s physique was indeed rather exaggerated, far more powerful than his own, which was why Lv Ji could not withstand it. Not in the Open Heaven Realm but possessing a body of the Open Heaven, Lv Ji could not fathom how this human junior accomplished this feat; he had never encountered such a cultivator during his travels outside the Black Stone Domain. Yet not being in the Open Heaven Realm, the human junior¡¯s essence force and soul had not undergone the transformation, and this was his greatest weakness. The power of Open Heaven had the effect of Breaking Dao, and this fact remained unchanged. Now, Lv Ji¡¯s plan was to avoid Chen Fei¡¯s physical strength and specifically target Chen Fei¡¯s essence force and soul. The essence force is the foundation that supports the operation of rules, and once it is defeated, the functioning of the physique will be seriously impaired. Having lived for thousands of years, Lv Ji¡¯s insight and combat intuition were not lacking; he instantly figured out how to counter Chen Fei. As Chen Fei watched Lv Ji charging towards him, a killing intent that blotted out the sky washed over Chen Fei¡¯s soul, and he immediately realized Lv Ji¡¯s intention by observing his attack. It has to be said, Lv Ji¡¯s choice was indeed correct, as the essence force and soul were indeed Chen Fei¡¯s current weaknesses. What Lv Ji did not know was that the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression of the Great Completion Realm, along with the complete rule of strength, could forcibly protect Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul. If Lv Ji wanted to forcibly crush Chen Fei¡¯s essence force or soul, he would have to first break through Chen Fei¡¯s physique, which in the end meant that Lv Ji would still have to confront Chen Fei directly, with no difference from before. With the Space Secondary Rules that Chen Fei currently controlled, coupled with his Open Heaven physique, even if Lv Ji fully ignited Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, he would ultimately still fall into Chen Fei¡¯s hands. However, this would take time. The battle between those in the Open Heaven Realm, unless there is a huge disparity in strength, tends to last a long time. Even if one is overpowered, it is still possible to flee. And right now, what Chen Fei lacked was precisely time, as the Wu Meng Clan should already be aware of Wu Ze¡¯s death. There wasn¡¯t much time left before the Open Heaven Realm powerhouse of the Wu Meng Clan would arrive. Therefore, after clashing with Lv Ji for a few moves and figuring out what being in the Open Heaven Realm entailed, Lv Ji was no longer of any use to Chen Fei. A dark gleam flashed in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, as the eight secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Mountain Rain Thunder within his soul were ignited. Second Realm Minor Open Heaven! Chen Fei¡¯s essence force suddenly turned violent, and compared with Lv Ji¡¯s Open Heaven power, it was indeed slightly inferior, but the gap between them was not excessively exaggerated. Lv Ji perceived the change in Chen Fei¡¯s aura, and his face slightly shifted. How could the opponent also possess Open Heaven power, and it was even two continuously mingling Open Heaven powers. From the previous exchanges, Lv Ji could clearly sense that Chen Fei was using the Space Secondary Rules, which had reached a very advanced level. Using the Space Main Rule as the key to breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm, Lv Ji understood the cultivation path that Chen Fei planned to take in the future. Ambitious as the heavens, and aiming to break through to the Open Heaven Realm with a Main Rule, such a method was rarely heard of during Lv Ji¡¯s many years of travel, even among those in the Rule Integration Realm. Let alone it being the Space Rule, which is one of the most difficult Main Rules to comprehend. But this human junior, with the comprehension of the Space Rule previously displayed, actually had a great chance to complete such a difficult breakthrough. In that moment, Lv Ji was envious; how could such talent appear within the human race, such a weak race. If, in the future, this human junior truly broke through to the Open Heaven Realm in this manner, he would be a real powerhouse even among those in the Open Heaven Realm, with immeasurable potential. Lv Ji was still coming to terms with Chen Fei potentially using the Space Main Rule to break through to the Open Heaven Realm, and now, where did this Open Heaven power derived from Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind come from? Indeed, in a life-threatening situation, a cultivator at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm could forcefully ignite the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind within their body. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only So this human junior not only had extraordinary comprehension in the Space Rule but also comprehended the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind? What kind of cultivation method was this? Wasn¡¯t this human junior afraid that such cultivation would waste his talent, making it impossible for him to break through to the Open Heaven Realm in the future? Countless doubts flashed through Lv Ji¡¯s mind, and in the next moment, Chen Fei¡¯s and Lv Ji¡¯s attacks collided once again. ¡°Clang!¡± Compared with before, the booming sound from their collision was now even more piercing and intense. Chapter 1171 - Chapter 1171: Chapter 1127: Slay the Heavenly Realm Chapter 1171: Chapter 1127: Slay the Heavenly Realm If it weren¡¯t for the other cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm being hundreds of miles away, they would likely have been torn apart by the aftermath of their attacks. But even separated by hundreds of miles, the massive fluctuations still made it difficult for many in the Rule Integration Realm to control the vital energy of heaven and earth, and even the resonance with the rules encountered problems. The battle on the other side escalated once again, causing the hearts of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm to rise again. After all, for Chen Fei at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm to challenge the Open Heaven Realm, there was still concern on the side of the human race, as the power of the Open Heaven Realm was deeply ingrained in their minds. Especially Lv Ji, who now seemed determined to fight for his life. After all, the battle strength and talent displayed by Chen Fei signified that if Chen Fei now turned and left, the future was foreseeable: the Evil Clans were bound to be annihilated, and there would be no second possibility. Therefore, at this moment, regardless of the reason, Lv Ji would definitely have to keep Chen Fei here thoroughly. How terrifying would it be for an Open Heaven Realm to fight a Rule Integration Realm in a desperate manner? Can Chen Fei at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm withstand it? The numerous cultivators of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm felt uncertain because this level of power was far too distant for them. In contrast, the hearts of the cultivators from the Evil Clans and Ice Race in the Rule Integration Realm stirred with hope once again. Perhaps the venerable ancestor was just careless before. Now, taking it seriously, he would certainly be able to slay Chen Fei and completely turn the tide of this battle. Hundreds of miles away, Lv Ji held the Celestial Feather Dagger, his expression still ferocious, but beneath that ferociousness, a hint of panic flickered in Lv Ji¡¯s eyes. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site He forcibly condensed Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, displaying the true power of the Open Heaven Realm. Even so, in the previous clash, he was still unable to gain the upper hand. Not only did he not gain the upper hand, but after the exhaustion of their essence forces, Lv Ji¡¯s power of Open Heaven failed to produce the effect of Breaking Dao; instead, the Tremendous Strength coming from Chen Fei¡¯s side was even more majestic. Lv Ji stared into Chen Fei¡¯s eyes. In Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, Lv Ji saw flashes of sudden realization and enlightenment, causing a wave of unease to instantly spread in his heart. Lv Ji was not mistaken; there indeed was some realization in Chen Fei¡¯s mind at this moment. This moment marked Chen Fei¡¯s first time engaging fully in battle after his realms of cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds. As it was his first time fighting in this manner, it also enabled Chen Fei to discover things he hadn¡¯t noticed before. He did not need to elaborate on the Tremendous Strength granted by the rule of strength. What Chen Fei discovered was the change in the Space Rules. ¡°Time is the supreme ruler, and space is the king,¡± goes an adage. Chen Fei¡¯s previous understanding was that by mastering the Space Rules, he could advance and retreat during combat; he could control all the rhythms of battle, and he would not fear an attack from those of the same rank. But just now, Chen Fei realized he had somewhat underestimated the characteristic of the Space Rules. As long as the essence force and soul could support him, Chen Fei could now grasp the space within a hundred miles and strike with it in his palm. The amount of power contained within such a vast space is incredibly frightening. And in the future, as Chen Fei¡¯s essence force and soul grow¨Cmeaning the elevation of his cultivation realms¨CChen Fei would be able to grasp even larger spaces in his hands and strike with them. Besides this, another significant characteristic of the Space Rules, which also appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s perception just then, was that of bearing. Space is fundamentally the basis that bears everything. Once Chen Fei had control over the Space Rules, he could directly add other rules¡¯ powers within the Space Rules. The space within a hundred miles already contained an overwhelming Tremendous Strength, but if this space held nothing else. it would seem somewhat lacking. If within this hundred-mile space, there were mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, how much more power would it contain? Chen Fei ignited Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Mountain Rain Thunder, infusing these fragments of rules into the Space Main Rule, causing Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength to surge once again. Chen Fei looked at Lv Ji with a smile on his face, his hands flipped over, still using the Sky Flipping Seal, but the power of the Sky Flipping Seal had increased by more than a notch compared to before. ¡°Kill!¡± Lv Ji looked at Chen Fei¡¯s Sky Flipping Seal, the unease in his eyes forcibly suppressed by Lv Ji as he bellowed furiously, channeling all his power into the Celestial Feather Dagger, slashing towards Chen Fei. The elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind within Lv Ji¡¯s Source Point Space trembled violently; because of forced compression, the integration of the rules deepened, but the parts that did not integrate showed cracks. This caused Lv Ji¡¯s power to advance further, while his face began to turn pale. Not injuring others first, but injuring himself first. However, Lv Ji could no longer care about these. For if not so, Lv Ji feared that due to his unease, he would turn around and flee. If he fled, it would be equivalent to giving up the entire future of the Evil Clans, and he himself would forever live in a state of perpetual fear. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound was still like that of a massive bell, but compared to the previous times, this sound included the noise of metal being distorted. The Celestial Feather Dagger, this seventh-tier Open Heaven Profound Treasure, was now distorted by Chen Fei¡¯s Sky Flipping Seal. Lv Ji clenched his teeth, holding the Celestial Feather Dagger tightly to prevent it from leaving his grasp, but the overwhelming Tremendous Strength coming from the dagger was already too much for Lv Ji to continue. At this moment, what supported Lv Ji was solely a belief, or rather, a kind of pride in the Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei looked at Lv Ji¡¯s expression; Celestial Suppression thundered into operation, a dark screen unfolding behind Chen Fei, seemingly encompassing the whole heaven and earth. A portion of the power of the rule of strength flowed into the Space Rules; when the two merged, they produced an even more terrifying reaction. ¡°Crack, crack, crack!¡± A sound akin to the sky shattering echoed; Chen Fei took a step forward, pressing the Sky Flipping Seal towards the Celestial Feather Dagger. ¡°Wow!¡± At this moment, Lv Ji could no longer hold on. The Celestial Feather Dagger smashed into Lv Ji¡¯s chest, causing Lv Ji to spray out a mist of blood, his whole body involuntarily retreating backward. When one¡¯s belief is strong enough, it is possible to triumph over a stronger opponent, but when the difference in power between the two sides is too great, even belief can lose its effect. The battle strength Chen Fei displayed at this moment far surpassed Lv Ji¡¯s. Despite Lv Ji¡¯s desperate efforts and persistence, it was to no avail. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be, it shouldn¡¯t be¡­¡± Lv Ji¡¯s thoughts were in chaos. Chen Fei was still at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, so how could he be so strong? The battle strength he had just displayed was no different from the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage. Yet, he was still crushed by Chen Fei in one move¨Cwhat kind of Peak Rule Integration Realm was this? How on earth had he cultivated to this level? Chen Fei¡¯s performance completely overturned Lv Ji¡¯s understanding accumulated over thousands of years, rendering him completely baffled and unable to comprehend. Hundreds of miles away, Qiu Gongzhi and others clenched their fists tightly, their bodies trembling slightly from the excitement. They won! Even under Lv Ji¡¯s desperate struggle, Chen Fei still won! Such battle strength, now belonging to the human race! At the most precarious time for the human race, a prodigy like Chen Fei appeared, and they were completely unsure how to express the shock and thrill in their hearts. As Lv Ji spat blood and retreated, the hearts of those from the Ice Race and Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm sank into utter despair and hopelessness. They lost, completely lost! And in race wars, losing meant death, without any second chances. Hundreds of miles away, Chen Fei moved swiftly, catching up to Lv Ji. His hands flipped over, and he pressed down with the Sky Flipping Seal again on Lv Ji. Lv Ji looked up at Chen Fei, his chaotic eyes gradually turning crazed. ¡°If I am to die, you humans will not have it easy either!¡± As Lv Ji¡¯s words fell, the Seven-orifice Stone that helped him reach the Fake Open Heaven Realm vibrated intensely, cracks appearing, and the vital energy of heaven and earth within a thousand miles began to churn. Those from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm Late Stage suddenly found that the secondary rules they controlled were backfiring against themselves, and their faces changed drastically in an instant. Chen Fei observed the changes in Lv Ji and the chaos of the vital energy of heaven and earth, his expression flickering slightly, not having expected such a strange item within Lv Ji. A streak of black light flashed, and within ten miles, a celestial curtain descended, completely enveloping the area. The Cangqiong Domain had undergone some changes after reaching Great Completion with Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei was now able to summon it directly in reality, thus no longer needing to consider the possibility of his opponents resisting the drag of Cangqiong Domain. With the arrival of the Cangqiong Domain, isolating the inside from the outside, the vital energy of heaven and earth within a thousand miles returned to normal. Lv Ji had intended to shatter the Seven-orifice Stone before dying, not enough to hurt Chen Fei but enough to cause massive losses to the human race. However, the sudden curtain of darkness destroyed Lv Ji¡¯s final plan as well. ¡°No!¡± Lv Ji shrieked unwillingly, but what greeted him was Chen Fei¡¯s Sky Flipping Seal. Lv Ji instinctively put the Yu Ling Dagger in front of himself, but since Lv Ji had already failed to block Chen Fei¡¯s attack just a moment ago, he naturally could not resist now. ¡°Boom!¡± The Sky Flipping Seal sent the Yu Ling Dagger flying, then struck Lv Ji¡¯s chest. Lv Ji¡¯s body trembled slightly, and the rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind contained within his rule body began to fracture, his eyes becoming empty. Lv Ji had thought about dying one day, but he had never imagined he would die in the Black Stone Domain, killed by a human at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. He was so resentful! ¡°Bang!¡± Lv Ji¡¯s rule body completely collapsed, bursting into a cloud of blood mist, and a being of the Open Heaven Realm perished. Chen Fei flipped his right hand, extracting Lv Ji¡¯s spiritual essence while simultaneously activating God Devouring and Bronze Fragments. For a moment, a refreshing sensation spread throughout Chen Fei¡¯s soul. This Lv Ji¡¯s talent was not much different from Wu Ze¡¯s. However, Wu Ze had the Wu Meng Clan as a backing, making his chances of breaking through to the true Open Heaven Realm much higher than Lv Ji¡¯s. This time, the power of flesh had slightly increased Chen Fei¡¯s physique. It seems that only the rule body of the Open Heaven Realm could continue to enhance Chen Fei¡¯s physique. God Devouring began to read Lv Ji¡¯s fragmented soul. However, compared to reading fragments from the Rule Integration Realm, the fragments from the Open Heaven Realm were extremely difficult to decipher, with many unable to be read. Lv Ji was only a Fake Open Heaven Realm, but if it were a true Open Heaven Realm, Chen Fei suspected that relying on the divine techniques from the Sixth-Tier martial arts, the memory fragments he could read would be even fewer. ¡°Acquired technique, Open Heaven Art (fragmented).¡± A fragmented technique appeared on the panel, coming directly from Lv Ji. From the limited memories read, this Open Heaven Art was considered extremely ordinary among the seventh-tier techniques. But this was normal; with Lv Ji¡¯s strength, it was difficult for him to obtain divine techniques. Lv Ji¡¯s death significantly boosted the morale on the human side, while those from the Ice Race and Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm felt as though their hearts had turned to ash, not daring to delay for a moment and fleeing in panic. But the majority of the Ice Race and Evil Clans were only at the Rule Integration Realm Early Stage, and now facing the human race¡¯s encirclement, where could they possibly escape to? And focusing solely on fleeing only led them to die even faster. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Chen Fei, you should still take some of the humans and leave.¡± Seeing the overall situation was settled, Qiu Gongzhi flew to Chen Fei and advised in a low voice. Chen Fei paused, understanding where Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s concern came from, and chuckled: ¡°No need to leave; the Open Heaven Realm is nothing.¡± A mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, then shattered, with the epiphany spreading all around. Chapter 1172 - Chapter 1172: Chapter 1128: Furious Rage Chapter 1172: Chapter 1128: Furious Rage ¡°I need to recover for a short time.¡± Chen Fei looked at Qiu Gongzhi and spoke softly, then the darkness of the Cangqiong Domain enveloped Chen Fei, isolating him from the outside world. Chen Fei closed his eyes, and in his sea of consciousness, a multitude of epiphanies swarmed in, each being absorbed by him one by one. Qiu Gongzhi saw that Chen Fei was unwilling to leave, anxiety in his eyes, yet he was helpless. Now, Chen Fei¡¯s strength alone was stronger than all the human clan¡¯s cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm combined. If Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to leave, no one in the human race could force him. Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he flew back to the other human clan¡¯s cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, dealing with the last remaining members of the Ice Race and Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm. This time, the Ice Race and Evil Clans had brought a large number of cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm to maximize their gains from the human tribe. With the demise of these cultivators, those remaining in the territories of the Ice Race and Evil Clans became insignificant. At this moment, Qiu Gongzhi was not concerned about the Rule Integration Realm cultivators within the Ice Race and Evil Clans territories; he was more worried about the reaction from the Wu Meng Clan. Wu Ze had died in front of Han Yun City, and even though all the alien races who knew about this had been slain, a cultivator at the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, and one who had a great chance to break through to the Open Heaven Realm, had died. Regardless of the reasons, the Wu Meng Clan would investigate thoroughly. The human race was undoubtedly the most suspicious, after all, even if they wanted to blame the Xuan Clan, it was not something that could easily be brushed aside as the doing of the Xuan Clan. In the end, the matter would still be exposed. In Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s view, the best course of action was for Chen Fei to lead some of the human race away. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site Then, some of the human race could stay in Han Yun City, pretending that this was the act of the Xuan Clan, which could buy some time for Chen Fei to escape from the Black Stone Domain. By the time the Wu Meng Clan reacted, Chen Fei should have already been far enough away. The Wu Meng Clan, still facing the threat of the Xuan Clan, might not risk sending an Open Heaven Realm cultivator to pursue Chen Fei from thousands of miles away, as the Xuan Clan might seize the opportunity, and the Wu Meng Clan would likely not take that risk. Of course, those from the human race who stayed in the Black Stone Domain would likely not escape death. But such was the Return to Nothing Realm, where strength was lacking and one wished for the best of both worlds¨Csuch fortune simply did not exist. With Chen Fei¡¯s talent, the human race was bound to reestablish itself in the Return to Nothing Realm in the future, standing even taller than now! ¡°Chen Fei still doesn¡¯t want to leave?¡± Xia Yingzhen and Wang Yanyu asked as they saw Qiu Gongzhi returning. ¡°He doesn¡¯t want to.¡± Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s eyebrows were tightly knotted as he shook his head. ¡°Foolish, there¡¯s no need to stay and face this with us.¡± Xia Yingzhen said gravely. ¡°Considering Chen Fei¡¯s past actions, he indeed values loyalty deeply,¡± Wang Yanyu sighed. Chen Fei had displayed his talents at the Qiankun Mansion, especially when he slaughtered enemies widely in the Glass Space, all of Chen Fei¡¯s detailed records were laid before all imperial sovereigns of the human race. Indeed, from Chen Fei¡¯s actions afterward in the Return to Nothing Realm, it had been just so. He would repay debts of gratitude or vengeance, and coupled with the talents he had shown initially, the human imperial sovereign was very satisfied with Chen Fei. But now, to stay and face the Wu Meng Clan with the human race was too unwise; the Wu Meng Clan was too strong for the human race to stand against. The ideal situation would be to flee immediately. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that they needed to take the entire human race with them, they would have considered migrating the entire race already. Qiu Gongzhi and the others remained silent, various methods of response flashing through their minds and then being dismissed. On the other side, within the darkness, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes opened, sensing the growth of fragments of rules within his soul, a slight smile appeared on his face. If Chen Fei were cultivating on his own, he could now increase three kinds of Secondary Rule Fragments by one piece each in half a day, thanks to the epiphanies drawn from the Bronze Tripod Ear and the completion of the Rule of Power. Compared to the past, when he would gain one rule fragment every three days, his efficiency had increased fivefold. However, if he set aside the Bronze Tripod Ear and instead used the spiritual essence¡¯s epiphanies for short-term cultivation, the efficiency gain wouldn¡¯t be as great. Before the completion of the Rule of Power, various factors compounded, including the growth of his talents, roughly three portions of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence would have allowed Chen Fei to gain one rule fragment. This speed was already extremely fast, and with the completion of the Rule of Power, Chen Fei truly possessed the perspective and spiritual sense of the Open Heaven Realm, recently having also plundered some talents. Now, one portion of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence allowed Chen Fei¡¯s three kinds of secondary rules within his soul to each increase by four-fifths of a rule fragment. This rate of progress was astonishing, and importantly, Chen Fei currently possessed 113 portions of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence, 26 portions of late-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence, and 7 portions of Peak Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence. Most crucially, he also had one portion of Fake Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence. These spiritual essences, used for cultivating rule fragments, meant that not just the remaining Space Secondary Rules ¡°Void,¡± could be cultivated to completeness, but even the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind were within reach for Chen Fei. After all, he could now cultivate three kinds of secondary rules at the same time. Another portion of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, then shattered, epiphanies spread all around, and a multitude of insights once again filled Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. A portion of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence lasted just a few moments, and by the time Chen Fei shattered the thirty-first portion of mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence, a brilliant light radiated within Chen Fei¡¯s soul. The Space Secondary Rule ¡°Void¡± evolved from the previous eighty-three fragments of rules, rising steadily to one hundred and eight, before seamlessly coalescing into a complete secondary rule. At this point, all five Space Secondary Rules were finally complete. The Rule Crystal floating within Chen Fei¡¯s soul vibrated violently, sending a ripple shuddering through his body. This ripple could not be blocked even by the Cangqiong Domain, after all, it paralleled the rule of strength, one of the Space Main Rules, whereas the Cangqiong Domain was merely a specialized move derived from Celestial Suppression. Perhaps in the future, Celestial Suppression might surpass the singular Space Main Rule in power, but for now, there was no distinction between their strengths. The Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm had annihilated the Ice Race and Evil Clans¡¯ Rule Integration Realm and was now gathering around Qiu Gongzhi and his two companions, awaiting the next command. The emergence of this spatial ripple left all the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm momentarily stunned, as the fluctuation was quite similar to what had been felt previously within Han Yun City. The details might have many differences, but overall, it was unusually similar. Watching Chen Fei¡¯s position miles away, a realization dawned in the eyes of Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s trio. The strange fluctuations that had worried them for a long time, had they originated from Chen Fei? At that time, who could have imagined that Chen Fei¡¯s strength had reached such an exaggerated level? In their minds, Chen Fei was still the newcomer who had just fortuitously broken through to the mid-stage of Rule Integration Realm and still needed time to grow. Yet now, Chen Fei had become the strongest individual in the entire human race, upholding the sky for them right now. Miles away, in Meng City of the Wu Meng Clan. The death of Wu Ze was discovered by the deacon monitoring the soul tokens just a short time ago, instantly throwing the entire Wu household into chaos. The Wu family was among the top clans within the entire Wu Meng Clan, as the family boasted an ancestor in the Open Heaven Realm. Given Wu Ze¡¯s talents, the Wu family had high hopes for him, with even the Open Heaven Realm¡¯s ancestor wishing for another within the family to reach that level. Eventually, not only would the strength of the Wu Meng Clan continue to grow, but the influence of the Wu family would expand further as well. Having two members in the Open Heaven Realm would be a moment of tremendous glory for any family. But today, Wu Ze¡¯s soul token shattered. The news of Wu Ze¡¯s death was quickly reported up, and soon, all the higher-ups in the Wu Meng Clan were aware. The death of a Rule Integration Realm individual with a high hope of breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm was a tremendous loss for the entire Wu Meng Clan, one they found hard to accept. ¡°Where exactly did Wu Ze go?¡± Wu Shihui asked coldly. Those familiar with Wu Shihui knew that he was in a state of outrage, and as the only Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage in the entire Wu Meng Clan, his every word and action had a profound impact. ¡°The Evil Clans presented a piece of evidence of collaboration between the Human Clan and the Xuan Clan. Wu Ze went to Han Yun City of the Human Clan, intending to take some of their Rule Integration Realm individuals into custody,¡± Yan Yang said softly, voice low. ¡°Foolish! Although the Xuan Clan has quieted down, there¡¯s no guarantee they wouldn¡¯t make a move, yet you let Wu Ze go to the Human Clan alone at such a time,¡± Wu Shihui bellowed. The other eight Open Heaven Realm members didn¡¯t dare to argue. Indeed, they had been somewhat negligent on this matter, leading to Wu Ze¡¯s demise. ¡°What¡¯s the situation with the Evil Clans who went with him?¡± Wu Shihui asked coldly. ¡°We¡¯ve returned their soul tokens to the Evil Clans, but at that time, members of the Ice Race also accompanied them. Currently, not only have two from the Peak of Rule Integration Realm of the Ice Race died, but other stages suffered heavy losses as well,¡± Yan Yang reported. ¡°Where exactly?¡± ¡°The area around Han Yun City of the Human Clan.¡± Yan Yang waved his hand, and hundreds of shattered soul tokens appeared, all belonging to the Ice Race. Soul tokens can provide a vague location. Once the bearer dies, the location detail becomes clearer. However, as it¡¯s merely a trace of the soul¡¯s scent, even with clear coordinates, there¡¯s sometimes an error margin of thousands of miles, making it only feasible to lock down a general area. ¡°Did Wu Ze also die in that area?¡± Wu Shihui continued. ¡°Yes, all in the vicinity of Han Yun City of the Human Clan, but not a single one of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm died,¡± Yan Yang took out hundreds more soul tokens, all belonging to the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. In the hall, every Open Heaven Realm member of the Wu Meng Clan looked at the Human Clan¡¯s soul tokens, and their frowns deepened. Nobody suspected the Human Clan at the beginning of Wu Ze¡¯s death. Even with the so-called evidence of the Human Clan¡¯s collusion with the Xuan Clan presented by the Evil Clans, they knew what was really going on. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But now, with so many from the Ice Race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm dead, and the Evil Clans likely not spared either, the very area¡¯s Human Clan hadn¡¯t lost a single Rule Integration Realm member. If it was truly the doing of the Xuan Clan, that region¡¯s Human Clan would only have suffered even greater losses. ¡°Have you found out today¡¯s activities of the Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm?¡± Wu Shihui asked, his voice sounding somewhat grim. ¡°According to the scouts, the Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm did not mobilize,¡± Yan Yang shook his head. Wu Shihui¡¯s eyelids slightly lifted, a cold gleam flashing across the hall. Chapter 1173 - Chapter 1173: Chapter 1129: Breakthrough, Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1173: Chapter 1129: Breakthrough, Open Heaven Realm The Xuan Clan of the Open Heaven Realm did not take action, the human race remained unharmed, while Wu Ze and both the Ice and Evil Clans suffered heavy losses. All of this pointed squarely at the human race. Of course, it could also be a coincidence since the location where the soul token shattered was only roughly in the direction of Han Yun City. Perhaps the human race was just fortunate to have avoided this incident. The other eight Open Heaven Realm cultivators of the Wu Meng Clan all looked to Wu Shihui, awaiting his command. ¡°Nie Yu, Ji Tong, Yan Yang, you three have the fastest body movements. Go and see what exactly happened. Remember, do not act rashly!¡± Wu Shihui pondered for a moment and then spoke in a deep voice. Normally, sending one person from the Open Heaven Realm would be sufficient, but now the Black Stone Domain was a hotbed of trouble. Although the seal of the Sealing Heaven Finger had dissipated, who could guarantee that no curious cultivators from the Open Heaven Realm had come to the Black Stone Domain? Out of caution, it was better to have several Open Heaven Realm cultivators go together for mutual support. ¡°Yes!¡± Yan Yang and the other two rose to their feet and bowed. Wu Shihui nodded, left the hall, and headed to Cuiyun Court. In the past few days, an old friend of Wu Shihui had come to the Black Stone Domain and was currently a guest within the Wu Meng Clan. If the one who had died was not his most outstanding descendant, Wu Ze, Wu Shihui might not have personally inquired into the matter. Three rainbow lights soared into the sky from Meng City, disappearing in the blink of an eye. wuxiaworld.site ¡°First head to the human clan¡¯s Han Yun City. In that area, the humans definitely cannot be absolved of involvement!¡± Yan Yang said gravely. Although the situation had not been thoroughly investigated, normally, even if foreign cultivators from the Open Heaven Realm came to the Black Stone Domain, Wu Ze and the Ice and Evil Clans would definitely not offend someone from the Open Heaven Realm. A typical cultivator from the Open Heaven Realm would also ignore those from the Rule Integration Realm. Therefore, one possibility was that the human race had hidden their strength and, left with no other choice, had killed Wu Ze and the Ice and Evil Clans. This scenario might seem unbelievable, but it now appeared more likely to be the truth. Nie Yu and Ji Tong nodded in agreement without objection; in their minds, the human race was indeed the most suspicious. If it really was the human race, then the matter would actually be quite simple. Just one of them taking action should be enough to annihilate the entire human race. After all, if the human race truly had someone of the Open Heaven Realm, they could have simply revealed themselves and avoided the massive losses of the Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the past ruins of the swallowed Yuan Race. For a distance of several million miles, even for those of the Open Heaven Realm, it would take quite some time to travel. Thousands of miles away from Han Yun City, the human clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators were anxious, but without any other options, they could only pin their last hopes on Chen Fei. But the pinnacle of the Rule Integration Realm, having already slain a Fake Open Heaven Realm cultivator, was an unbelievable feat. Did Chen Fei truly intend to keep going and kill a genuine Open Heaven Realm cultivator from the Wu Meng Clan? And the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm cultivators were nine in number, including an even more formidable middle-stage Open Heaven Realm powerhouse. How could they possibly withstand that onslaught! Unless, Chen Fei had also broken through to the Open Heaven Realm. But let¡¯s not mention that Chen Fei¡¯s showing as the pinnacle of the Rule Integration Realm was already an unthinkable event, the Open Heaven Realm was not something that could be easily attained. In the Black Stone Domain, no true Open Heaven Realm cultivator had emerged for many years. One Fake Open Heaven Realm cultivator had already been slain by Chen Fei. And even if one truly advanced to the Open Heaven Realm, how would they fend off that middle-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivator from the Wu Meng Clan? Within the shrouded shadows of the Cangqiong Domain, Chen Fei had exhausted all one hundred and thirteen mid-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essences he held, bearing fruitful results. He had gathered one hundred and eight fragments of the secondary Earth rule into a complete set. Water rule fragments reached ninety-seven, Fire had sixty-eight, and Wind had twenty-eight. According to Chen Fei¡¯s original plan, if all else failed, he would directly break through to the Open Heaven Realm with the Space Main Rule. At that point, the incredible power that would erupt from both the Force and Space Main Rules was not something an average Open Heaven Realm cultivator could match. Although only the Space Main Rule aligned with both essence force and soul, that was not something an ordinary Open Heaven Realm could compare with. Chen Fei now owed his substantial gain of spiritual essences to the resolute determination of the Ice and Evil Clans to heavily damage the human race; otherwise, if Chen Fei personally went to the territory of the Ice and Evil Clans, he might not have made it in time. While the Rule Integration Realm spiritual essences still aided cultivation, it was essential to make full use of them. Chen Fei estimated that once he broke through to the Open Heaven Realm, the Rule Integration Realm spiritual essences would no longer assist in cultivation. Chen Fei¡¯s rapid advancement was currently relying mainly on epiphanies. Epiphany was something all cultivators needed because it helped them better comprehend martial arts and rules. Chen Fei¡¯s advantage lay in the fact that his panel initially provided the correct insight, which he then used, along with his remarkable insight and the help of epiphanies, to extrapolate further, sometimes by factors of ten or more. Even if errors cropped up, subsequent insights provided by the panel would correct them. Other cultivators, with sufficient epiphanies, would also accelerate their comprehension of martial arts and rules, but they based their work on speculation. Lacking the correct insights as a foundation, they could at best accelerate progress based on prior knowledge. If they erred in their understanding, they might only realize it later in their cultivation. The gap was simply too vast. That¡¯s why, after Chen Fei pillaged the talents of other Rule Integration Realm cultivators, his cultivation speed increased even more rapidly. Once Chen Fei reached the Open Heaven Realm, he would maintain this method of cultivation. ¡°` The panel would still provide a correct epiphany, but with Chen Fei¡¯s current talent, it was difficult to expand upon the insight because it pertained to the content of the Open Heaven Realm. The further one goes in cultivating, the more difficult it becomes. Many cultivators are geniuses in the Rule Integration Realm, but once they reach the Open Heaven Realm, they fall into mediocrity. It¡¯s not that their talent has weakened; it¡¯s that their talent is no longer sufficient to support their rapid advancement in the Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei naturally faced this issue as well, so upon reaching the Open Heaven Realm, he needed more epiphanies to stimulate his talent and insight in order to maintain high-efficiency cultivation. Otherwise, the epiphanies from the spiritual essence of the Rule Integration Realm would hardly enable Chen Fei to progress rapidly. A portion of late-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence lasted for dozens of breaths, and two portions could increase three fragments of each of the three types of secondary rules for Chen Fei. The twenty-six portions of late-stage Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence were consumed in a moment by Chen Fei, and then it was time for the spiritual essence of the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. Within less time than it takes for tea to steep, ripples continuously emerged within Chen Fei¡¯s body amidst the darkness. Following the secondary rule of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, each condensed into one complete secondary rule. Consequently, after consolidating the Space Main Rule, Chen Fei had now refined four additional secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. The goals Chen Fei had originally set were thus effortlessly achieved. Chen Fei, perceiving the state of the rules within his soul, knew that should he wish, he could now break through to the Open Heaven Realm. The Open Heaven Realm, which the human race had yearned for countless years, was now unprecedentedly close to Chen Fei. Under the warning of Indestructible Vision, at this moment, a formidable threat was approaching from hundreds of thousands of miles away. With Chen Fei¡¯s current power, he could withdraw safely but could not extinguish this danger. And should Chen Fei leave, the remaining humans would likely face a massacre. ¡°There¡¯s still time!¡± Chen Fei crushed the remaining spiritual essence of the Peak of Rule Integration Realm. He did not continue to condense the four secondary rules of Mountain Rain Thunder because the spiritual essence was insufficient. Not only was the spiritual essence insufficient, but there was also completely inadequate time. However, if he were to break through to the Open Heaven Realm now, the remaining spiritual essence of the Rule Integration Realm, including Lv Ji¡¯s fake Open Heaven Realm essence, would become significantly less valuable to Chen Fei post-breakthrough. Chen Fei wanted to continue enhancing some secondary rules, but not Mountain Rain Thunder. God Devouring wasn¡¯t very useful in the Open Heaven Realm anymore, as could be felt from Lv Ji¡¯s fragmented soul. From that Open Heaven Realm technique, Chen Fei had only gleaned less than twenty percent. In the past, within the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei could decipher seventy to eighty percent of a martial arts technique¡¯s content. The power of God Devouring actually completely depended on the various secondary rules Chen Fei possessed. In the beginning, Chen Fei had condensed more than twenty kinds of secondary rules by inheriting all the Emperor Realm techniques of the human race, and afterward, he had integrated any good martial arts into his main technique whenever available. If one wanted to forcibly read a soul from the Open Heaven Realm, the most direct method to strengthen God Devouring was to increase the number of secondary rule fragments in the soul. The strength of God Devouring determined how much content Chen Fei could acquire from the soul of the Open Heaven Realm. After seven portions of Peak Rule Integration Realm spiritual essence were exhausted, Chen Fei crushed Lv Ji¡¯s spiritual essence. An unprecedentedly rich epiphany descended, and a slight change appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s expression. The rush of rule insights within the sea of consciousness also became unprecedentedly abundant, even to the point where Chen Fei felt overwhelmed. Dozens of breaths passed in a flash. Chen Fei sensed his soul, and in addition to the Space Main Rule and the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, the other two dozen secondary rule fragments were scattered like stars within his soul. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes remained firmly closed, but his hands began forming seals, signifying that it was time for a breakthrough. In the perception of Indestructible Vision, the threat was now only tens of thousands of miles away. The Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique roared to life within Chen Fei¡¯s body, as the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind revolved around the Space Main Rule. Guided by the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, the five rules violently collided with the Source Point Space. Other cultivators at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm would be extremely cautious during such a time, fearing any misstep that could result in failure. But for Chen Fei, breaking through was as natural as water flowing along its course, with the only trouble being using five rules for the breakthrough. But that was merely a hassle. ¡°Boom!¡± The Source Point Space trembled violently, the merging of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind ignited, and the power of Open Heaven burst forth, then poured into the Space Main Rule. The Space Main Rule effortlessly caught this power of Open Heaven, and then a dazzling light instantly filled the entire Source Point Space. What was once an exceedingly resilient Source Point Space was now torn apart in an instant, marking the most dangerous moment of breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. A slight misstep, and the Source Point Space could really shatter, leaving those at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm in danger of death. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was serene as he methodically operated the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The torn Source Point Space within Chen Fei¡¯s body was flooded with boundless power of Open Heaven. Then, the clear rose as heavens and the turbid sank as earth, an indescribable mystery unfolded within the space. The Source Point Space was no longer chaotic but became ordered, brimming with endless vitality that then streamed into Chen Fei¡¯s essence, energy, spirit, and soul. ¡°Clang!¡± A loud ring echoed within the soul, and hundreds of miles away, the cultivators of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm instinctively looked towards Chen Fei¡¯s direction, beholding a vast expanse of heaven and earth. ¡°` Chapter 1174 - Chapter 1174: Chapter 1130 Time Rule Chapter 1174: Chapter 1130 Time Rule The human cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm looked somewhat bewildered towards the distant horizon, where amidst the extraordinary visions of heaven and earth, each cultivator perceived different scenes based on their innate talents. However, there was one commonality¨Cmany of the past confusions about their martial arts were resolved at this moment. It was as if the miraculous visions were specifically set up for them to reveal the profound mysteries of the martial arts they had learned. The breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm was a significant event for most races, and normally, their offspring or disciples would be present to observe it. During the breakthrough process from the Rule Integration Realm to the Open Heaven Realm, a cultivator would perform all the techniques they had learned to their fullest. This performance, more effective than any words, struck directly to the soul. At this moment, as Chen Fei achieved his breakthrough into the Open Heaven Realm, the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique¨Ca martial art that integrated the Emperor inheritances of all human lineage¨Cnaturally exhibited its brilliance in full display. The martial arts currently practiced by humans in the Rule Integration Realm all stemmed from the Emperor inheritances. Naturally, many insights could be gleaned from what was manifesting in Chen Fei¡¯s progress. Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s body slightly quivered due to the surging emotions he felt. While other human cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm were still puzzled and unsure of what martial arts Chen Fei had practiced to produce such a magnificent scene, Qiu Gongzhi had already guessed a possibility. Even Xia Yingzhen and Wang Yanyu, the two human imperial sovereigns, hadn¡¯t come to realize this yet since they were still too far from reaching the Open Heaven Realm. Only Qiu Gongzhi, who controlled three secondary rules and was in the midst of comprehending a fourth, had the most sensitive intuition towards these fluctuations. Qiu Gongzhi not only felt grandeur within the distant extraordinary visions but also sensed endless destruction along with overwhelming vitality. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.co Destruction and vitality are inherently opposing forces, but during the process of creating heaven and earth, they perfectly merged into one. The human race did not possess the Open Heaven Realm, but they collected all rumors about it with utmost diligence. They sought to deduce a possible method for breakthrough from these gathered clues and traces. Xia Yingzhen and Wang Yanyu noticed the oddity in Qiu Gongzhi, and as they saw the multitude of human martial arts reflected in Chen Fei, they, too, began to comprehend something. ¡°Brother Qiu, do you think it¡¯s true?¡± Xia Yingzhen¡¯s voice trembled slightly. Since reaching the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, it had been a long time since he felt such a way. Even when Wu Ze and the Evil Clans from the Ice Race had invaded, Xia Yingzhen felt angered and helpless inside but always maintained his composure. But now, the mere conjecture was too shocking, yet it also made the human race irresistibly drawn to find out, stirring a wave of excitement in Xia Yingzhen. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Qiu Gongzhi shook his head, his gaze still fixed on the scene unfolding before them. Xia Yingzhen didn¡¯t ask further, and the three of them waited in silence for the final outcome. Meanwhile, other human cultivators of the Rule Integration Realm were still gaining insights into the martial arts from the distant extraordinary visions of heaven and earth. And for Chen Fei, as the dust settled within the source point space inside his body, the breakthrough into the Open Heaven Realm had, in essence, been completed. The most dangerous and challenging part was already behind him, and what was left was just the natural unfolding and transformation of his essence, energy, spirit, and soul. In Chen Fei¡¯s perception, the first to change was his soul. When compared to the soul during the Rule Integration Realm, the most pronounced change for the Open Heaven Realm soul was the immense vitality infused within it. This vitality enabled an Open Heaven Realm cultivator with an injured soul to restore themselves quickly, much like flesh and blood¨Cusually, any minor soul injuries could be completely healed within days. It also made one¡¯s perception of heaven and earth sharper. Chen Fei, while in the Rule Integration Realm, had already had a small taste of this, due to his state of a small Open Heaven Realm. Latterly, with the Great Completion of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression and the rule of strength enveloping his physique, Chen Fei profoundly felt the difference of the Open Heaven Realm. Now, as his soul transformed, Chen Fei discovered that his perception of heaven and earth could be even more delicate. Not to mention other aspects, just the range of his perception expanded from just over two thousand li to more than six thousand li. With a broad sweep of perception, Chen Fei could even extend this range to over ten thousand li. Besides the transformation of the soul, there were tremendous changes in the essence force as well. The power of the Open Heaven Realm possesses the Breaking Dao Effect. Chen Fei had already encountered this during his fight with the Oddity from the Ice Race, Lv Ji. However, at that time, thanks to the body attuned for the Open Heaven Realm and the elemental energy of destruction from the small Open Heaven Realm, Chen Fei forcibly withstood Lv Ji¡¯s Breaking Dao Effect. But other cultivators at the Rule Integration Realm don¡¯t have as many characteristics as Chen Fei, and when faced with the power of the Open Heaven Realm, the secondary rules they control would be forcibly broken. Under normal circumstances, the Breaking Dao characteristic of the Open Heaven Realm only applies to those below the same rank and hardly affects those of the same rank. But Chen Fei¡¯s essence force had a Breaking Dao Effect that was not only targeted at those below the Open Heaven Realm, but even when facing the Open Heaven Realm, it possessed extraordinary effects. This effect stemmed from Chen Fei¡¯s initial Divine Power of the God Slaying Sword, which had the Forget Technique effect; it was essentially a faint version of the Open Heaven power. Chen Fei, who now had four secondary rules of earth, water, fire, and wind, in addition to the Space Main Rule, broke through to the Open Heaven Realm, causing his Source Point Space to expand rapidly. Moreover, the Divine Powers he initially possessed were greatly enhanced. Aside from the God Slaying Sword which could produce the Forget Technique characteristic against the Open Heaven Realm, the effects of Chen Fei¡¯s other two Divine Powers naturally wouldn¡¯t be weak either. Indestructible Vision, initially, meant that even if one¡¯s defense was breached, as long as there was still strength left in the body, one could maintain peak condition with no concept of being injured or severely wounded. Now, Indestructible Vision went a step further. If Chen Fei¡¯s defenses were breached and the strength within his body was exhausted, bringing him close to a dying state, Chen Fei would revert to peak condition within the span of nine breaths. However, once the nine breaths elapsed, Chen Fei¡¯s injuries would erupt in full force, plunging him into true death¡¯s door. Indestructible essentially bought Chen Fei an additional nine breaths, as if it had dragged a copy of Chen Fei¡¯s physical state from the river of future time and replicated it in the present. To some extent, this already had the semblance of the Time Rule¡¯s shadow. Indestructible Vision, Chen Fei¡¯s first Divine Power, became increasingly mystical as Chen Fei¡¯s realms of cultivation improved. The other Divine Power, Planting Beans into Soldiers, was not as mystical as Indestructible Vision, but rather straightforwardly strengthened based on its original foundation. Originally, Chen Fei had nine warriors at the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm. Now, as Chen Fei had broken through to the Open Heaven Realm, the warriors he summoned possessed the basic strength of the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm, and their number was one hundred and eight. Twelve warriors could merge to form a Peak Rule Integration Realm warrior, controlling one of the secondary rules of earth, water, fire, or wind, as Chen Fei could specify. Nine Peak Rule Integration Realm warriors were quite formidable, since they were indestructible, and Chen Fei could summon as many as he wished, though the total number could not be increased. But for Chen Fei¡¯s current Open Heaven Realm cultivation, it didn¡¯t provide substantial help. Therefore, if it were only this kind of change, the Divine Power Planting Beans into Soldiers might not become worthless, but it would likely seldom come into play in the future. Fortunately, Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough in such a manner, with the main rule of space and the four secondary rules, indeed made him different in all aspects. The Peak Rule Integration Realm warriors, thanks to the formidable inclusiveness of the Space Main Rule, could further merge. Four warriors of earth, water, fire, and wind could merge with each other, directly evolving into an Open Heaven Realm Early Stage warrior. That is to say, Chen Fei could directly summon two warriors at the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage. Such Open Heaven Realm warriors, in terms of battle strength, were virtually no different from cultivators who had just broken through to the Open Heaven Realm. Since the warriors could employ Indestructible Vision, they had no evident weaknesses in physique or soul. In the future, as Chen Fei cultivates sufficiently powerful Sixth-Tier martial arts, the strength of his warriors will continue to grow. With this breakthrough, Chen Fei effectively became the equivalent of three individuals at the Open Heaven Realm. Probably no one has expected that an unremarkable skill like Planting Beans into Soldiers could be enhanced by Chen Fei to such an unbelievable extent. With his elemental energy and soul greatly strengthened, Chen Fei¡¯s rule body that had already reached the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage, with this breakthrough, further intensified. Normally, once the physique reached this level, it would not be possible to improve any further. But Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough method unleashed such powerful Open Heaven forces that it catapulted his rule body to the initial stages of the Open Heaven Realm Late Stage. This was a strength that only those who practiced Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression to Great Perfection could achieve, yet Chen Fei resolved a good portion of it in advance. Of course, if one truly cultivated Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression to Great Perfection, the rule body would reach the peak level of the Open Heaven Realm Late Stage, not just the initial stage. Having such an overreaching physique allowed Chen Fei to execute various moves without any restraint. At the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei could condense the space within a hundred miles in the palm of his hand and unleash an intensely powerful attack. At the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, under normal circumstances, Chen Fei could condense the space within five hundred miles in his hand and add the four secondary rules of earth, water, fire, and wind, as well as the rule of strength, to refine and strike out together. And now, with such an exaggerated physique, Chen Fei could forcefully control the space within a thousand miles in his hands. The difference in attack strength was not as simple as a mere doubling. The vital energy of heaven and earth from within tens of thousands of miles rushed towards Chen Fei¡¯s location, filling his Source Point Space and constantly purifying his essence force. The majority of the Open Heaven Realm¡¯s transformations were by now complete, leaving only the final touches to be slowly finished by the scouring of the vital energy of heaven and earth. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This is known as the stabilizing period upon entering the Open Heaven Realm, which lasts several years. If one has enough mid-grade Primordial Crystals, this time can be reduced. As for the exertion of battle strength, naturally, there is a slight effect. However, Chen Fei didn¡¯t care about that. With the main rule of space and the four secondary rules at his command, Chen Fei¡¯s rate of absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth was several times that of others at the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, and his stabilizing period could be completed within a month. As for that slight impact on battle strength, it was even less within Chen Fei¡¯s consideration. The dark veil of the Cangqiong Domain surrounding Chen Fei dispersed, and hundreds of people from the Rule Integration Realm of the human race looked at Chen Fei with bright, expectant, and excited eyes. Chapter 1175 - Chapter 1175: Chapter 1131: A Punch to Open Heaven Realm Chapter 1175: Chapter 1131: A Punch to Open Heaven Realm If the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm warriors hadn¡¯t reacted before, the dramatic changes in the vital energy of heaven and earth now, combined with everything they had just witnessed, seemed to suggest that the truth was on the verge of coming out. Open Heaven Realm! Chen Fei was breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm, this powerful realm that the human race had been anticipating for hundreds of thousands of years. Many couldn¡¯t help but clench their fists. Judging from the process just now, Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough seemed quite smooth, but since Chen Fei himself hadn¡¯t confirmed it, they couldn¡¯t be completely certain in their hearts. After all, the Open Heaven Realm was incredibly difficult; in all these years in the Black Stone Domain, only Lv Ji had reached the Open Heaven Realm, and even that was Fake Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei, the prodigy who had come to the Return to Nothing Realm from the lower realms, could he take this step? ¡°Chen Fei, just now you¡­¡± Qiu Gongzhi looked at Chen Fei, but as the words reached his lips, he suddenly didn¡¯t know how to continue. ¡°I¡¯ve broken through to the Open Heaven Realm.¡± Chen Fei took a step forward and came in front of everyone, looked at Qiu Gongzhi, glanced at the other human race Rule Integration Realm warriors, and said with a light smile. ¡°The Open Heaven Realm, it¡¯s really the Open Heaven Realm!¡± ¡°Our human race, has our human race finally achieved the Open Heaven Realm?¡± As Chen Fei¡¯s words fell, hundreds of human race Rule Integration Realm warriors suddenly fell silent, and then their emotions burst out. Many were so overjoyed they wept and couldn¡¯t contain themselves. wuxiaworld.site Their guess was confirmed. After a period of decline, the human race had finally entered an unprecedented era of glory, becoming a Seventh Rank Race after hundreds of thousands of years of dormant development! ¡°Then let¡¯s leave now.¡± Qiu Gongzhi, with an excited expression, had previously planned to have Chen Fei take some of them away while leaving the others to buy some time. But now that Chen Fei had broken through to the Open Heaven Realm, he was fully capable of leading all the humans away, and even if the Wu Meng Clan came chasing them, Chen Fei had the power to evade them. There was no need for some of the human race to stay behind as a rear guard. All of them leaving together was undoubtedly the best choice. Before, Qiu Gongzhi in his heart still felt that Chen Fei was acting a bit too impulsively. In the face of the Wu Meng Clan, such a colossal force, it was difficult to expect any good outcome from a confrontation. Now Qiu Gongzhi understood that Chen Fei had absolute confidence in breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm and then leading all the humans away. ¡°No rush, let Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm come.¡± Chen Fei said with a smile, shaking his head. ¡°Negotiate with them? Given Wu Meng Clan¡¯s usual temperament, I¡¯m afraid they won¡¯t give in to us,¡± Xia Yingzhen said with a frown. Having an Open Heaven Realm warrior, ranks as a Seventh Rank Race, under normal circumstances, would have a status equal to that of the Wu Meng Clan. However, when the Wu Meng Clan descended into the Black Stone Domain, they already felt superior, and even if the human race had one more Open Heaven Realm, the Wu Meng Clan likely wouldn¡¯t show them any good will. More importantly, the Wu Meng Clan is not a common Seventh Rank Race, with the number of its Open Heaven Realm warriors far exceeding the current human race. ¡°Not to negotiate, I just want to kill them!¡± Chen Fei said calmly. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, all the human race warriors present fell silent. The huge surprise of initially hearing about Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm was now overshadowed by Chen Fei¡¯s statement. Thirty thousand miles away, three Wu Meng Clan Open Heaven Realm Early Stage warriors were flying towards Han Yun City. Suddenly, Yan Yang and the other two tracked the pulsation within the vital energy of heaven and earth. ¡°The rhythms of the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, this means someone from the Rule Integration Realm is breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm!¡± Ji Tong said in a deep voice. Given the cultivation realms of Ji Tong and the others, they naturally knew what would happen during a breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm. The current fluctuations of the vital energy fit this characteristic perfectly. ¡°It¡¯s coming from the direction of Han Yun City, where there is certainly something strange,¡± Yan Yang said gravely. ¡°Apart from Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, there seem to be other rules as well. Is there a Rule Integration Realm warrior breaking through while fighting?¡± Nie Yu asked in confusion. Because they were too far away, Nie Yu couldn¡¯t discern what the other rule was, but it was definitely not Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. ¡°No matter what it is, those who dare to slaughter our Wu Meng Clan Rule Integration Realm Peak warriors must give an explanation, even if it¡¯s an Open Heaven Realm!¡± Yan Yang snorted coldly, continuing to fly forward. Nie Yu and Ji Tong nodded. Not to mention a freshly broken through Open Heaven Realm Early Stage warrior, even an seasoned one, the three of them could easily crush. Thirty thousand miles was nothing to the Open Heaven Realm, especially since Yan Yang and the others were skilled in body movements. Wu Shihui had sent Yan Yang and the others here to find out the reason for Wu Ze¡¯s death. Not only because they were fast and could get there quicker, but if they encountered danger, the three could also escape quickly. Two hundred thousand miles, one hundred thousand miles, five thousand miles! At this position, Yan Yang and the others could already clearly sense the breaths of hundreds of human race Rule Integration Realm warriors, and one Open Heaven Realm Early Stage aura that was still in the stabilizing period. ¡°Is that Open Heaven Realm human?¡± Ji Tong asked in surprise, filled with wonder in his gaze. Each race has a specific aura characteristic, and with the perception of the Open Heaven Realm, they could easily distinguish it. The aura of the Open Heaven Realm they were perceiving now had some traits that were undeniably identical to the other hundreds of human race Rule Integration Realm warriors. Before coming here, they had suspected if the human race might truly have an Open Heaven Realm warrior, which would explain why they dared to kill Wu Ze. But that possibility seemed very low; given the environmental conditions in Black Stone Domain, Rule Integration Realm Peak was almost the end, and it had taken many years for an Evil Clan¡¯s warrior like Lv Ji to emerge. Unexpectedly, the most implausible scenario turned out to be the truth. ¡°The gall. A mere Open Heaven Realm Early Stage has just made a breakthrough, and dares to kill the pride of my Wu Meng Clan!¡± Yan Yang spoke coldly. It did not matter to the Wu Meng Clan how many from the Ice Race and Evil Clans died. They could even reluctantly accept it when Wu Ze was put under house arrest. After all, a legitimate Open Heaven Realm was worthy of respect. They had, furthermore, a foundation for cooperation with the Wu Meng Clan. Having one more ally in the Open Heaven Realm was a huge assistance in their fight against the Xuan Clan. But of all the things this Human Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm should not have done, killing Wu Ze was the worst¨Cit was a slap in the face of the Wu Meng Clan, trampling over their pride. ¡°What shall we do later? Just kill him?¡± Ji Tong looked toward Yan Yang. ¡°First cripple him, seal his cultivation, and bring him back to Meng City. Whether he is to be executed or tortured will depend on his attitude of admitting his mistakes!¡± Yan Yang thought for a moment before speaking. To kill him outright would be too wasteful. It would be better to take control of him and see if he could be used in the war against the Xuan Clan. Ji Tong and Nie Yu nodded, offering no objections. Five thousand li away, Chen Fei stood in the sky, looking ahead. When Nie Yu and his two companions were more than ten thousand li away, Chen Fei had already assessed the condition of their cultivation. Three Open Heaven Realm Early Stages¨Cjust the challenge Chen Fei needed to adapt to the power he had just gained after his breakthrough. Hundreds of li away, hundreds from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm watched tensely toward Chen Fei. To be honest, they did not agree with Chen Fei¡¯s decision to kill a Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm immediately after his breakthrough. But when Chen Fei was in Rule Integration Realm, they could not influence his decisions; now that he had entered Open Heaven Realm, they had even less of a say. In just a moment, Yan Yang and his two companions materialized on the horizon, causing the hundreds of Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm involuntarily to hold their breath. Three Open Heaven Realms? The expressions of all Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm turned pale; the Wu Meng Clan had actually sent three Open Heaven Realms here! Yan Yang looked down at the shattered soul token of Wu Ze in his hand, then glanced at the Open Heaven Realm Human Clan fresh from a breakthrough hundreds of li away. Indeed, Wu Ze had been killed by this Human Clan member. Yan Yang glanced at the distance where the other Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realms hid behind, a sneer spreading across his face. After killing Wu Ze, they could have taken all the Human Clan members and fled. Instead, they chose to stay here. Did they think they were qualified to negotiate with the Wu Meng Clan? An Open Heaven Realm Early Stage who had just broken through, who did you think you were! ¡°Who¡¯s interested in going up there and teaching him what an Open Heaven Realm is?¡± Yan Yang turned his head to look at Ji Tong and the other. Yan Yang didn¡¯t even bother to ask questions. If Wu Ze was killed by the distant Human Clan, then all words were superfluous. ¡°I¡¯ll go!¡± Ji Tong twisted his head slightly, considering an Open Heaven Realm Early Stage emerging from a remote area might not understand that there is a big difference between one Open Heaven Realm and another. Ji Tong took a step forward, vanishing on the spot, and reappeared in the next moment in front of Chen Fei, hundreds of li away. With a ferocious smile on his face, Ji Tong¡¯s Heavenly Heart Hammer instantly smashed down toward the head of Chen Fei. Ji Tong watched Chen Fei, wanting to see a hint of panic on Chen Fei¡¯s face due to the fact that he didn¡¯t give the other side any chance to negotiate or speak. But what Ji Tong ultimately saw was only Chen Fei¡¯s calm expression. ¡°Boom!¡± A pair of fleshly palms appeared in front of the Heavenly Heart Hammer, forcibly holding off the attack from the Open Heaven Profound Treasure. The explosion roared to the skies, with vast fluctuations sweeping all around. Ji Tong looked at the figure that suddenly appeared in front of the Heavenly Heart Hammer, his expression turning solemn. A warrior, and also an Open Heaven Realm Early Stage warrior. Ji Tong glanced at Chen Fei behind the warrior, suddenly understanding where the other party¡¯s confidence came from. Being in the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage himself and having a warrior of the same realm, such power was indeed worthy of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s attention. If the one who died wasn¡¯t Wu Ze, the most valued descendant of Wu Shihui, the Wu Meng Clan might have actually sat down to talk with the Human Clan. But with Wu Ze dead, the other side¡¯s approach had sealed all outcomes! Yan Yang and Nie Yu, seeing the appearance of the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage warrior, their faces changed, worried that Ji Tong would suffer a disadvantage, Yan Yang and the other were about to rush over to join the fight against Chen Fei. Chen Fei glanced at Yan Yang and the other a hundred li away, and suddenly the space between them stretched at an incredible speed, and even with the power of the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, they couldn¡¯t traverse this warped space for a moment. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Having dealt with Yan Yang and the other, Chen Fei looked toward Ji Tong and stepped forward, throwing a punch in his direction. With that previous strike, Chen Fei had already assessed Ji Tong¡¯s level of strength and gained an understanding of the warrior¡¯s capabilities. Since that was the case, this member of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm was no longer valuable. With one punch, the space within five hundred li condensed around Chen Fei¡¯s fist, not requiring the addition of the secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind¨Cit was just an ordinary punch. ¡°Clang!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s fist directly blasted open the Heavenly Heart Hammer and then landed on Ji Tong¡¯s head. Ji Tong¡¯s head instantly exploded into a burst of blood mist. Chapter 1176 - Chapter 1176: Chapter 1132: Dissolution and Rebuilding Chapter 1176: Chapter 1132: Dissolution and Rebuilding Ji Tong¡¯s rule body violently trembled, struggling to move backward, even more eager to restore his shattered head. For a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm body, blood regeneration, or rather blood rebirth, is a commonplace occurrence. As long as the rules within the body are not destroyed, there¡¯s no need to worry about missing arms or legs. Therefore, it is almost impossible for beings in the Rule Integration Realm to harm those in the Open Heaven Realm, as the intensity of the rules controlled by the two is not the same, and it¡¯s rather difficult for the Rule Integration Realm to grind away the rules within the body of someone in the Open Heaven Realm. Of course, Chen Fei was an exception back in his peak of the Rule Integration Realm, with the complete rule of strength within his physique, coupled with a small Open Heaven Realm force, all of which were enough to grind away the rules within the body of a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm. Ji Tong¡¯s head was shattered by a punch from Chen Fei just now. The loss of a head is not a big problem for those in the Open Heaven Realm; it can simply be regenerated. But within that punch from Chen Fei, the rule of strength in his physique, the Space Main Rule in his essence force, were already forcibly eroding Ji Tong¡¯s rule body. As Ji Tong moved back one step, his body lost all signs of life and fell straight backward, dead and his path destroyed. Thousands of miles away, those in the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, upon seeing three Open Heaven Realm beings from the Wu Meng Clan, were already filled with despair and unwillingness. The Human Clan had just brought forth one Open Heaven Realm being, and now they were about to be forcefully extinguished by the Wu Meng Clan. Chen Fei, having just broken through, could have left, and he shouldn¡¯t have acted on impulse. But now, looking a thousand miles away, the Open Heaven Realm being of the Wu Meng Clan, after taking a punch from Chen Fei, died on the spot? An old-brand Open Heaven Realm who had cultivated for who knows how many years, was killed by a single punch from Chen Fei, who had just broken through to the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm? This scene seemed too unreal, making all the beings from the Rule Integration Realm of the human race feel as if they were trapped in an illusion set by the Open Heaven Realm. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.co Such a result, let alone being unbelievable to the human side, caused Yan Yang and Nie Yu of the Wu Meng Clan to involuntarily widen their eyes. They had envisioned many outcomes, even accepting if this Open Heaven Realm from the human race, with extraordinary battle strength, managed to evenly match Ji Tong. But for this human Open Heaven Realm to first summon a warrior also at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, making Yan Yang and another jump in fright. Worried that Ji Tong might be in danger, Yan Yang and Nie Yu wanted to intervene directly in the battle, but today, this mere distance of a hundred miles, which they would usually cross in one step, they couldn¡¯t reach no matter what. The space of this hundred-mile distance had been forcibly twisted, and the proficiency in Space Rules was terrifying enough to leave them from the Open Heaven Realm helpless for a short while. Then, they saw Ji Tong being punched dead by the Open Heaven Realm human with all signs of life shattered. Both being at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, yet one was instantly killed in a single move; the gap between their strengths was ridiculously large. This is someone who just broke through to the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm? From the aura emanating from Chen Fei, it indeed seemed he had just broken through, but how could someone who had just broken through possess such strength? ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Yan Yang exclaimed in a low shout, his Open Heaven force erupting instantaneously, flying in the opposite direction. Although they still had two Open Heaven Realm individuals on their side, Yan Yang no longer felt confident. Any early-stage Open Heaven Realm being from the Wu Meng Clan would not be able to achieve the feat of killing Ji Tong with a single punch. But, the Open Heaven Realm human on the other side did it. At this time, the safest method was to flee from here, return to Meng City, and allow the elders of their clan to intervene. Moreover, there¡¯s still a close friend of an elder present in Meng City. If they are also willing to take action, to intimidate the Xuan Clan, then they would be absolutely safe. This human had already killed a Wu Ze, and now had also killed Ji Tong. The enmity between the two sides was now a matter of life and death. Not until this human Open Heaven Realm is slain, and the entire Human Clan is exterminated, can this grudge be washed away. Nie Yu didn¡¯t speak, wearing a solemn expression, burst out with Open Heaven power along with Yan Yang, breaking through the twisted space that blocked them, and vanished on the spot. Chen Fei retracted his fist, looking at the disappearing figures of Yan Yang and the other in the distance, his expression unchanged. Controlling rules, it is certainly more powerful the closer to oneself, and as distance increases, the power decreases which is almost inevitable. So, Yan Yang and the other breaking through the twisted space was quite normal. But breaking through space is entirely different from truly escaping. In front of an Open Heaven Realm being who controls Space Rules, letting you run first at the same tier doesn¡¯t mean you can truly escape in the end. After Chen Fei shattered Ji Tong¡¯s rule body, he extracted the spiritual essence and deployed the Bronze Rune and God Devouring techniques. A sensation of cold and heat circulated within Chen Fei¡¯s soul and physique. Compared to the slight sensation in his physique, the enhancement of his soul at this moment was extremely noticeable. Ji Tong was an old-brand early stage Open Heaven Realm, undoubtedly more talented than a Wu Ze who merely had high hopes of breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. After a moment, the cool feeling in his soul disappeared, and at the same time, Chen Fei had finished reading Ji Tong¡¯s fragmented soul. Chen Fei had previously used the remaining spiritual essence to enhance other secondary rules instead of Mountain Rain Thunder, and that decision must be said to be the correct one. The power of the God Devouring technique greatly increased, which also enhanced the content Chen Fei had obtained from Ji Tong¡¯s memory fragments significantly. ¡°Discovered new martial arts, Raging Wave Sky Kill (incomplete).¡± Raging Wave Sky Kill, a martial arts technique cultivated by all Open Heaven Realm practitioners of the Wu Meng Clan, was far superior to the Open Heaven Secret practiced by the eerie Lv Ji of the Evil Clans, both in terms of complexity and power. However, from the memories of Ji Tong, this Raging Wave Sky Kill was at most considered mid-grade among all seventh-tier martial arts. Seventh-tier top-grade, or even ultimate-grade martial arts, were something the Wu Meng Clan had strived for but ultimately failed to attain; currently, the clan only held an incomplete seventh-tier top-grade martial arts technique. Being incomplete, and with no knowledge of what parts were missing or whether it had been maliciously altered by other Open Heaven Realm practitioners, it was a mystery. Sometimes, altering just one or two characters in a set of martial arts can completely change its meaning, and it wouldn¡¯t be until much later, when unable to advance in cultivation, that one would realize the errors. Therefore, members of the Wu Meng Clan didn¡¯t practice it; at most, they took it as a reference. ¡°I¡¯ll be back soon,¡± Chen Fei told the humans of the Rule Integration Realm behind him, and then his figure disappeared from the spot. All the humans of the Rule Integration Realm were filled with excitement and thrill. As an early-stage Open Heaven Realm practitioner, Chen Fei had killed one with a single punch and was now pursuing two more Open Heaven Realm practitioners of the Wu Meng Clan. The threat from the Wu Meng Clan to the human race was drastically reduced by Chen Fei¡¯s punch. It wasn¡¯t that they believed the human race could now ignore the Wu Meng Clan, but rather that within the Black Stone Domain, the Wu Meng Clan was not the only dominant force; their archenemies, the Xuan Clan, were also present. Normally, with the Xuan Clan lying in wait like a tiger watching its prey, the Open Heaven Realm practitioners of the Wu Meng Clan would never all leave their stronghold, for doing so would give the Xuan Clan an opportunity to strike at their homebase. Once Chen Fei returned, the path available to the human race would multiply; if they chose to leave the Black Stone Domain immediately, as long as they were fast enough, it was highly likely that the Wu Meng Clan wouldn¡¯t desperately chase after them. Because doing so could provide the Xuan Clan with an opportunity, causing greater harm to the interests of the Wu Meng Clan itself. Thirty thousand li away, Yan Yang and Nie Yu, upon sensing that the human Open Heaven Realm practitioner wasn¡¯t pursuing them, relaxed their expressions slightly but nevertheless did not dare to let their guard down, continuing to fly toward Meng City at full speed. Space Rules are recognized as one of the fastest among all rules, others have to forcibly break through space to travel, while practitioners of Space Rules can teleport directly. From the degree of the earlier spatial distortion, it was clear that the human Open Heaven Realm practitioner¡¯s Space Rules were extraordinary; even with the increased distance, Yan Yang could not afford to be careless. Yan Yang suspected that the human Open Heaven Realm practitioner hadn¡¯t pursued them immediately, wondering if he wanted to lead the humans out of the Black Stone Domain directly. Returning to Meng City and having Wu Shihui take action would take a significant amount of time, and that time would be enough for the humans to safely withdraw from the Black Stone Domain. Putting himself in their position, if it were Yan Yang, he would also choose to leave directly to avoid confrontation with those in the mid-stage Open Heaven Realm. Thinking that the human Open Heaven Realm practitioner, having killed Ji Tong, could leave without any concerns, Yan Yang felt somewhat unwilling to accept this. Wu Shihui could not leave the Black Stone Domain lightly, or else the Xuan Clan would seize the opportunity to attack Meng City. Now, it all depended on whether they could persuade the old ancestor¡¯s friend to take on the task of pursuing and killing the human Open Heaven Realm practitioner. For the seemingly unremarkable humans to suddenly have an Open Heaven Realm practitioner was suspicious no matter how one looked at it. Moreover, when Yan Yang recalled the appearance and aura of the human Open Heaven Realm practitioner, a piece of information about him flashed through his mind. Chen Fei, the pride of the human race! The Wu Meng Clan naturally collected information about all the clans in the Black Stone Domain, but this information was only circulated among those in the Rule Integration Realm of the Wu Meng Clan. The Open Heaven Realm practitioners of the Wu Meng Clan had no need to pay attention to it. Yan Yang knew a bit about Chen Fei because Wu Han¡¯s death had alarmed the Open Heaven Realm practitioners within the Wu Meng Clan. After all, Wu Shihui was a great ancestor and held a unique status within the entire Wu Meng Clan. Although Wu Han was not as gifted as Wu Ze, she was a direct descendant of the Wu family and her death naturally attracted attention. At that time, Yan Yang skimmed through the information in his spare time, which included details about Chen Fei. The records showed that it hadn¡¯t been many years since this human, Chen Fei, had broken through to the Rule Integration Realm; how could he have advanced to the Open Heaven Realm so quickly? And upon his initial entrance into the Open Heaven Realm, he possessed such an exaggerated battle strength. ¡°Is he carrying a supreme treasure, or is he a great power reincarnated for cultivation? Or is it both?¡± Several thoughts passed through Yan Yang¡¯s mind. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A Great Power reincarnating normally would translate directly into their own clan, but there were sometimes accidents, such as when facing formidable enemies, and barely escaping with a fragment of their soul. Finally, with this fragment of the soul, they would flee into the void, entering the wombs of other beings at random. In the history of the Return to Nothing Realm, such events were not uncommon. Many clans that rose suddenly were because a genius of the extraordinary calibre appeared amongst them. And upon tracing the origins, it was found to be the soul of a Great Power from the past. Even after the mystery of their prenatal origins had been unraveled, revealing only partial memories, and since their past lives were wholly different from their current ones, they would naturally continue on as a member of the race of their current life. Chapter 1177 - Chapter 1177: Chapter 1133: Breaking Dao Forget Technique Chapter 1177: Chapter 1133: Breaking Dao Forget Technique ¡°` Such Great Powers who took up the method of soldier disintegration and conversion in cultivation faced many uncertainties, especially those who did not have arrangements and transmigrated into other races¨Caccidents were even more common. Many did not genuinely grow up before they possibly perished in unforeseen events. However, during the phase of conversion, if that thread of soul carried their Lifebound Treasure, the chances of growing up successfully were extremely high. With this in mind, Yan Yang felt that Chen Fei was probably for this reason. Of course, it was also possible that Chen Fei had simply acquired some kind of Supreme Treasure, which allowed his realms of cultivation to skyrocket. The ultimate answer could only be known by capturing Chen Fei. Regardless of whether it was the reincarnation of a Great Power or possession of a Supreme Treasure, Yan Yang believed his old ancestor¡¯s dear friend would be interested. As Yan Yang was contemplating how to persuade the old ancestor¡¯s friend, he suddenly perceived a severe fluctuation in the space ahead. His expression changed, and without hesitation, he slashed out with his blade. Nie Yu did the same, delivering a palm strike that enveloped a hundred miles ahead with a massive palm imprint. Using Space Secondary Rules to teleport has a minor drawback, which is that if one¡¯s form has not fully materialized, it is possible to disrupt the teleportation process and cause it to fail. ¡°Boom!¡± An Open Heaven Realm warrior appeared, blocking the attacks from Nie Yu and Yan Yang, and Chen Fei¡¯s true body stepped out from the folds of space. wuxiaworld.site Chen Fei waved away the injured warrior, then gathered a new Open Heaven Realm warrior beside him. Controlling the Space Main Rule in theory allows one to go to any location in the Return to Nothing Realm; however, two issues must be resolved to truly achieve this. One is that the soul can stretch to that area, and the second is that the physique can withstand the pressure of such a long-distance trip. Currently, Chen Fei¡¯s rough sensory reach extended over ten thousand miles; in a single step, he could traverse such a distance. With such speed, unless one also controlled the Space Main Rule, within seventh-tier, no one could catch up to Chen Fei. Of course, this did not mean Chen Fei was invincible among peers in the seventh-tier. Space teleportation could be broken by other powers; late-stage seventh-tier might still be manageable since Chen Fei¡¯s physique had reached this threshold, and after forcibly blocking an attack, he could simply run away. But facing the peak of the seventh-tier, if he couldn¡¯t withstand even one move, he probably wouldn¡¯t have the chance to take the first step, and there would be no escape; he would be forcibly kept in place. Therefore, the best strategy for Chen Fei when facing peak seventh-tier opponents was to turn and leave before making contact, so the opponent could not stop him. If it came to face-to-face confrontation, the situation would no longer be under Chen Fei¡¯s control. ¡°Why must you be so ruthless? The old ancestor must be aware of the situation here, and it¡¯s unwise for you to waste time here!¡± Having failed to interrupt Chen Fei¡¯s teleportation, Yan Yang began to play on the influence of his background. ¡°So what?¡± Chen Fei calmly looked at Yan Yang. With Ji Tong¡¯s death and the shattering of the soul token, the Wu Meng Clan surely knew about it. Chen Fei, on the other hand, was actually looking forward to seeing the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s reaction¨Cwould they risk everything to come out or simply have Wu Shihui take action himself? Or perhaps, have Wu Shihui¡¯s friend come here. Yan Yang thought that Chen Fei was unaware of the current situation in Meng City, but Chen Fei had God Devouring and could forcibly read the fragments of an Open Heaven Realm soul. Chen Fei might not have complete understanding of the current situation in Meng City, but his knowledge wasn¡¯t far off. ¡°My lord, do you feel so confident that you can ignore the two of us now?¡± Yan Yang said, eyes slightly narrowed, a surge of anger rising from the bottom of his heart and rushing to his forehead. A race that was once at the mercy of their Wu Meng Clan now dared to behave this way. Both in the early stage of Open Heaven Realm, they had two people on their side, it couldn¡¯t possibly be that they would be suppressed by a single individual. If they could delay long enough, perhaps the old ancestor and others would arrive, by which time they wouldn¡¯t be the ones worrying! ¡°Indeed, that is what I believe.¡± Chen Fei sincerely nodded, took a step forward, arriving directly in front of Yan Yang, and threw a punch. Infinite Tremendous Strength condensed on Chen Fei¡¯s fist. Yan Yang¡¯s expression changed. Ji Tong¡¯s death was still fresh in his memory. Perhaps Ji Tong had been careless, but Chen Fei¡¯s strength was undeniable. Yan Yang chose not to counterattack but instead deployed the blade techniques with his Night Bright Blade to defend in front of him. A sense of tremendous weight appeared on Yan Yang, with continuous mountains and endless earth manifesting behind him. In this moment, it seemed as if Yan Yang had vanished, replaced by the boundless crust of earth. After breaking through to Open Heaven Realm with the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, to continue advancing in Open Heaven Realm meant condensing new secondary rules until a Main Rule emerged within. Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind are all secondary rules. By choosing one and condensing it into a Main Rule, one can break through to the middle stage of Open Heaven Realm. This is one reason why breaking through to the early stage of Open Heaven Realm with a Main Rule is stronger than using Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. A cultivator who breaks through with a Main Rule has completed some of what can only be done in the middle stage of Open Heaven Realm right at the early stage. At this moment, the aura Yan Yang was exhibiting clearly indicated he had chosen to comprehend the Main Rule of Earth. The three secondary rules of Water, Fire, and Wind within Yan Yang constantly poured power into Earth, unleashing stronger power. Meanwhile, Nie Yu formed hand seals, and countless palm imprints encircled the surroundings. ¡°` Nie Yu, just like Yan Yang, also chose to comprehend the Main Rule of Earth because the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s ancestor, Wu Shihui, broke through to the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage with the Earth Rules. At this moment, the two powers of the same origin that Nie Yu possessed merged together, both opting for defense. The term ¡®impregnable¡¯ could not aptly describe the stance they exhibited. The reasoning of Yan Yang and Nie Yu was simple. There was a possibility that they couldn¡¯t win in a direct confrontation, and the risk of attacking was too high, so they chose to defend. Both in the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, and with two of them together focusing solely on defense, they didn¡¯t believe they could not withstand the sharpness of Chen Fei¡¯s fists. Unless Chen Fei possessed the battle strength of the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage, he definitely couldn¡¯t breach their defense in a short time. ¡°Boom!¡± The edge of Chen Fei¡¯s fist landed on the Night Bright Blade and the palm imprint, the bursting sound shattered all the clouds within a thousand miles, giant cracks appeared on the ground below, mountains collapsed, and rivers flowed backwards. Yan Yang and Nie Yu couldn¡¯t bear the Tremendous Strength and involuntarily took a step back. The eyes of Yan Yang and Nie Yu were filled with shock. Despite continually underestimating Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength, upon contact, they immediately found themselves at a disadvantage even while defending with all their might. It was no wonder Ji Tong was killed with a single punch; with such strength, even if Ji Tong had chosen to defend from the beginning, he wouldn¡¯t have withstood more than a few moves. To attack openly would result in being instantaneously killed. Luckily, they had now chosen to defend, and with three of the Earth Secondary Rules already comprehended, their combined defense managed to stop Chen Fei¡¯s attack. Although they were pressured right after the first move, Yan Yang and Nie Yu remained uninjured. They could still hold out for a considerably long time. Chen Fei¡¯s expression was silent. As Yan Yang took a step back, Chen Fei advanced another step; his fist transformed, forming a sky-covering palm imprint that descended upon the two. Chen Fei had yet to begin cultivating the Seventh-Tier elemental power techniques; the moves he used stemmed from Celestial Suppression. As a body refining technique, the moves attached to Celestial Suppression were the epitome of utilizing the rule of strength. Having cultivated the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression to the stage of Great Completion, the included moves were naturally at his fingertips. Seeing the profound implications contained within Chen Fei¡¯s palm imprint, Yan Yang became even more convinced that Chen Fei was a reincarnation of a Great Power from the human race. Such techniques, how could the mere human race possess them? If it¡¯s said that Chen Fei accidentally obtained another Race¡¯s martial arts, how could the human race cultivate them so quickly. A flurry of thoughts flashed through Yan Yang¡¯s mind. Just as he was about to continue wielding his blade techniques, a sudden snag appeared in the resonance of the rules within his body. The three complete Earth Secondary Rules now showed varying degrees of damage. Breaking Dao Forget Skill? A look of uncontrollable horror appeared in Yan Yang¡¯s eyes ¡ª the characteristic of the Breaking Dao Forget Skill was only effective when a high-level Open Heaven Realm faced a low-level Open Heaven Realm. That meant they would have had to withstand an attack from at least the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage for the rules within their bodies to become damaged. But Chen Fei was clearly also only at the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, how could this be possible! With no time for further thought, Yan Yang could only continue to wield his blade. However, due to the Earth Secondary Rules being damaged, his blade techniques now had a flaw. It wasn¡¯t just Yan Yang; Nie Yu encountered the same issue. Both fought desperately only to barely block Chen Fei¡¯s attack. But now with major flaws appearing in their techniques, how could they continue to resist? ¡°Boom!¡± The bursting sound was the same as before, but there was a slight difference. The faces of Yan Yang and Nie Yu suddenly turned deathly pale, the infinite Tremendous Strength breaking through their defenses, ravaging their bodies at will. It was just one move, and Yan Yang was seriously injured, their internal rules now even more gravely damaged. Breaking Dao Forget Skill, how exactly did Chen Fei accomplish this! Chen Fei, observing the expressions of Yan Yang, gave them no chance to step back and release the force. Forming hand seals with both hands, countless imprints appeared behind him before dropping onto the two. Thousand Realm Seal! The rule of strength paired with the Space Rules, a palm technique self-conceived by Chen Fei, proved to be the perfect trial on Yan Yang. ¡°Boom!¡± The stacked palm imprints directly shattered Yan Yang¡¯s defense before landing squarely on their bodies. The overwhelming power erupted within their rule bodies, fully detonating. Yan Yang and Nie Yu¡¯s bodies stiffened, the spark of life in their eyes rapidly dissipating. They had hoped to hold out until the clan elders came to their rescue, but barely past the third move, they were already facing death. In their final moments, Yan Yang even sensed that Chen Fei had yet to use his full strength. As easily as this, they were already so hard to contend with; should the opponent go all out, could the Wu Meng Clan really withstand it? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only In that instant, Yan Yang began to worry about the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s fate, but he would no longer witness the final outcome. Nie Yu beside him, his mouth moving as if wanting to speak, ended up saying nothing as his eyes completely lost focus, body falling backwards. Millions of miles away, the Wu Meng Clan had already been thrown into chaos since Ji Tong¡¯s soul token shattered. ¡°Crack!¡± The soul tokens of Nie Yu and Yan Yang shattered at the same time. Chapter 1178 - Chapter 1178: Chapter 1134: Shining in the Annals of History Chapter 1178: Chapter 1134: Shining in the Annals of History Within a single day, three cultivators of the Open Heaven Realm died, a veritable earth-shattering calamity for the Wu Meng Clan. After years of development, the Wu Meng Clan had only nine Open Heaven Realm cultivators, and now with only six remaining, their power had plummeted in an instant. More critically, the Wu Meng Clan had no idea what had actually happened, who had killed Ji Tong and the other two, or why the Wu Meng Clan was targeted. They were clueless about these events, as if they had been struck by three invisible blows, turning around only to see nothing. Standing inside the palace, Wu Shihui¡¯s expression was as grim as it could be. It was now certain that the Xuan Clan cultivators had not left, indicating a low possibility that it was the Xuan Clan who made the move. It couldn¡¯t be completely ruled out, but to kill Ji Tong and the others so swiftly, the Xuan Clan would have to deploy more than five Open Heaven Realm Early Stage members. Alternatively, if a Xuan Clan cultivator of the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage took action, they could also achieve this, but if a member of the Xuan Clan¡¯s Middle Stage made a move, the Wu Meng Clan would be immediately notified. The place where Ji Tong and the others died was actually very far from their current chosen base. Otherwise, Wu Shihui wouldn¡¯t have sent the three of them there. He had thought that three Open Heaven Realm Early Stage members traveling together would be completely safe, but unexpectedly, such an incident still occurred. Wu Shihui¡¯s heart bled; originally, in the war with the Xuan Clan, the Wu Meng Clan had been at a disadvantage, but they could barely hold their ground. What the Xuan Clan didn¡¯t know was that the Wu Meng Clan was about to have their second Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage cultivator. Once the Wu Meng Clan succeeded, it would be they who counterattacked, not the Xuan Clan. ¡°Brother Wu, it seems like your clan has encountered some trouble. Do you need my assistance?¡± Yue Luo, standing to the side, waved a paper fan and said. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ve provided a spectacle for you, Brother Yue.¡± Wu Shihui turned to look at Yue Luo, his dark countenance relaxing slightly as he clasped his hands in a salute. wuxiaworld.site ¡°There¡¯s no need for such formalities between us. If you hadn¡¯t saved my life back then, I wouldn¡¯t be standing here,¡± Yue Luo said earnestly, folding his fan. ¡°I¡¯ve spoken out of turn.¡± A smile appeared on Wu Shihui¡¯s face. ¡°I¡¯ve just heard a bit about the situation, Brother Wu. What are your plans now?¡± Yue Luo asked softly. ¡°Whoever killed my Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm cultivators, this matter is far from over.¡± Coldness filled Wu Shihui¡¯s eyes as he continued, ¡°However, the enemy is hidden while we are in the open. If we act rashly, there may be other dangers. The scoundrel who killed members of my Wu Meng Clan is likely not done yet. I¡¯ll just wait here and see what other tricks he has up his sleeve!¡± ¡°Well said, it¡¯s indeed best to watch and wait, lest we fall into the enemy¡¯s trap!¡± Yue Luo nodded emphatically in agreement. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the Xuan Clan at the sidelines, there¡¯d be no need for such caution. Now we can only be underestimated by those scoundrels!¡± Wu Shihui shook his head and said. To wait and see was to hesitate because of fear; between the Xuan Clan and some unknown enemy, Wu Shishui dared not gamble any further. If the adversary did not make another move or come to Meng City, the Wu Meng Clan might never find out who actually killed Ji Tong and the other two. Millions of miles away, Chen Fei had already completed deploying the Bronze Rune and plundered the talents and flesh power of Yan Yang and Nie Yu. Yan Yang¡¯s talent bolstered Chen Fei¡¯s abilities quite noticeably, as evidenced by the fact that without self-cultivation, Chen Fei¡¯s current talent made it difficult to break through to the Open Heaven Realm. As for the flesh power, the effect was rather ordinary because the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression had not yet been cultivated, and relying on such flesh power to significantly improve his physique was like a drop in the bucket. To simplify the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei needed a hundred thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. These mid-grade Primordial Crystals were far fewer in number than the low-grade ones. Having killed a Fake Open Heaven Realm cultivator and three legitimate Open Heaven Realm Early Stage cultivators, Chen Fei procured less than twenty thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. According to Ji Tong¡¯s memory, a normal Open Heaven Realm Early Stage cultivator, aside from daily expenses, can only save a few thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. If they had more mid-grade Primordial Crystals, they would purchase rare Seventh Rank spirit materials to aid in their cultivation. Therefore, a few thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals are considered standard, and that¡¯s all that was found in Yan Yang and Nie Yu¡¯s Celestial Treasures. As for Lv Ji, the Fake Open Heaven Realm cultivator, he had less than a thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, and even fewer Seventh Rank Spirit Materials. Chen Fei made a rough estimate that for an Open Heaven Realm Early Stage cultivator, together with an Open Heaven Profound Treasure, the total assets would not exceed ten thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. This was under the assumption that a low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure could be sold for three to five thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals; otherwise, it would be even less. For Lv Ji, the most valuable item he possessed was actually his Open Heaven Profound Treasure, the Yu Ling Dagger. It must be said that the Evil Clans are fated, as the Yu Ling Dagger, and consequently the Seven-orifice Stone, came into Lv Ji¡¯s possession through a stroke of luck, giving Lv Ji the cultivation of a Fake Open Heaven Realm. Otherwise, as a Fake Open Heaven Realm cultivator, acquiring a low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure would take who knows how many years. After plundering the talent and flesh power, Chen Fei began to examine the fragmented souls of Yan Yang and Nie Yu. Moments later, Chen Fei opened his eyes and saw the prompt on the panel; his Raging Wave Sky Kill martial arts technique had filled in substantially. If previously the Raging Wave Sky Kill was only about forty percent complete, now it had at least reached seventy percent. For other Open Heaven Realm cultivators, this would still be unfathomable, but for Chen Fei, even a ten percent complete Raging Wave Sky Kill could be cultivated perfectly well. Having secured Yan Yang¡¯s spiritual essence, Chen Fei took a step, his figure blurring. When he appeared again, he was tens of thousands of miles away. In just a few steps, Chen Fei had arrived in front of the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm. In a single step, a distance of ten thousand miles was covered. Even Chen Fei himself felt the speed of his body movements was exaggerated. But had it not been for this, the Space Main Rule would not have been so revered by cultivators. Keep in mind that within the ancient swallowing Primordial clan, there were not many who could truly cultivate the Space Main Rule. The intense spatial fluctuations put a strain on the hearts of Qiu Gongzhi and the others. When they saw that it was Chen Fei, they finally breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Chen Fei, those two Wu Meng Clan cultivators at Open Heaven Realm¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already killed them.¡± A smile surfaced on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he continued, ¡°Let¡¯s head back to Han Yun City now.¡± Upon hearing from Chen Fei that he had killed the two Wu Meng Clan Open Heaven Realm cultivators, everyone was stunned. Chen Fei had returned too quickly; they had thought that he had not caught up, never expecting this outcome. With three Open Heaven Realm cultivators from the Wu Meng Clan dead, the feud was massive. However, from another perspective, it could directly deter the Wu Meng Clan, and even leave them unsure of the perpetrator¡¯s identity. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s return to Han Yun City to regroup, and then we¡¯ll leave the Black Stone Domain,¡± Qiu Gongzhi nodded in agreement. For a short while, the Wu Meng Clan likely wouldn¡¯t dispatch another Open Heaven Realm cultivator, so this was a good time to leave the Black Stone Domain without worry of being pursued by the Wu Meng Clan. The other Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators all nodded, echoing Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s sentiment. ¡°We won¡¯t leave the Black Stone Domain yet,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. ¡°Not leave?¡± Wang Yanyu exclaimed in surprise. Wasn¡¯t this the time to hurry up and flee? The Wu Meng Clan had cultivators at the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage; it was too dangerous. ¡°Join the Xuan Clan? Chen Fei, our human race has you; we don¡¯t need to join the Xuan Clan and become their pawns,¡± Qiu Gongzhi whispered. If the Xuan Clan knew of Chen Fei¡¯s power, they would certainly be willing to take in the entire human race. But ¡°other species have different hearts¡±; the Xuan Clan would not truly trust the human race, or more specifically, trust Chen Fei. Eventually, a lot of the dangerous vanguard roles would fall to Chen Fei, significantly increasing the risks. Moreover, with the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s deep-rooted hatred for Chen Fei, he would likely be forcefully besieged by them at some point. It had not been easy for the human race to gain another cultivator at Open Heaven Realm, especially one as strong as Chen Fei. If anything were to happen to him, the human race would be back to square one, or even face extermination. ¡°Nor will we join the Xuan Clan. I just have some thoughts about the entire Meng City,¡± Chen Fei shared. With a slight smile and a wave of his hand, Chen Fei enveloped all the human cultivators in a mighty essence force. In the next moment, they all returned to Han Yun City. A distance of thousands of miles, traversed in a moment. Before Qiu Gongzhi and the others could process what Chen Fei had just said, gazing down at Han Yun City, they were filled with shock. This, is this the power of the Open Heaven Realm? Seeing all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators return to Han Yun City, the residents burst into an earth-shattering cheer. Although they didn¡¯t quite understand what had just transpired outside the city, given their lower realms of cultivation, the solemn aura and the subsequent violent fluctuations in battle made it clear that Han Yun City was facing a tremendous crisis. Now that all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators had returned, the people of Han Yun City finally settled their anxious hearts. Although Qiu Gongzhi and the others did not agree with Chen Fei¡¯s decision not to leave the Black Stone Domain or even his desire to visit Meng City, they didn¡¯t have a better plan at the moment. Nonetheless, to be safe, Qiu Gongzhi and three others designated areas each Rule Integration Realm cultivator was responsible for, ensuring that in a critical moment, they could transport everyone away at the fastest speed possible. ¡°Chen Fei, what exactly happened outside just now?¡± In the courtyard, seeing Chen Fei return, Qu Qingsheng and others couldn¡¯t help but exhale in relief. ¡°The Ice Race and Evil Clans framed our human race, and the Wu Meng Clan provided support for them¡­¡± Chen Fei briefly explained the situation that unfolded outside the city, as well as his breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm. ¡°Open¡­ Open Heaven Realm?¡± As Chen Fei relayed such an extraordinary event using calm words, everyone in the courtyard froze. The human race had never before had an Open Heaven Realm cultivator; this was common knowledge among them all. Could it be that Chen Fei had now become the first Open Heaven Realm cultivator of the human race? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Wasn¡¯t it just a few years since his breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm? How could he have become an Open Heaven Realm cultivator so suddenly? A sense of unreality enveloped everyone. Although they had been witnessing Chen Fei¡¯s realms of cultivation soar rapidly ever since the Immortal Cloud City¡¯s land¡¯s boundary, they had never felt like this at any moment before. Because Chen Fei becoming an Open Heaven Realm cultivator was an unprecedented event for the entire human race. He would go down in history, and all of the human race in The Endless Sea would come to know about the Primordial Sword Sect because of him. Even though Qu Qingsheng and the others felt as if they were dreaming, after settling down, all the Rule Integration Realm cultivators in the city still felt that this sense of unreality lingered in their hearts. Chapter 1179 - Chapter 1179: Chapter 1135: Weapons are instruments of misfortune Chapter 1179: Chapter 1135: Weapons are instruments of misfortune The human race just like that, suddenly had their own Open Heaven Realm strong expert, and right after the breakthrough, he consecutively killed three early-stage Open Heaven Realm from the Wu Meng Clan. With such battle prowess, such talent, is he truly of the human race? It¡¯s not that the human race lacks confidence; it¡¯s mainly because after tens of thousands of years of pursuit, this sudden realization without any preparation baffled everyone. After all, Chen Fei had previously demonstrated a mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, and considering the time Chen Fei spent cultivating, this cultivation speed was practically unparalleled in the human race. And now, he had abruptly advanced from the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm to the Open Heaven Realm. Previously, outside Han Yun City, many people did not say it aloud but always had a doubt in their hearts¨Cwas Chen Fei possessed by some powerful being? But no one would be so foolish as to voice such a question. After sensing the aura emitted by Chen Fei, it was indeed that of the human race; among one¡¯s own kind, such things cannot be concealed. If Chen Fei truly had been possessed, then his current aura would have undergone earth-shattering changes, not remained consistent as before. If it wasn¡¯t possession by a powerful being, then the only possibilities left were either a Supreme Treasure or a Great Power¡¯s body reforming through breaking and restructuring. But such matters, they could only ponder in their minds; asking was definitely out of the question. At least for the current moment, Chen Fei was still acting in the interest of the human race, just as he had for many years, without any change. Loyal and righteous! All cultivators of the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm had looked through Chen Fei¡¯s records when he first rose to prominence in the Qiankun Mansion. wuxiaworld.site To have such a character as the strongest of the human race, it had to be said, was a fortunate event for the entire human race. As all cultivators in the city were guessing about Chen Fei, he was already seated cross-legged in the cultivation room of the courtyard, beginning to sort through his gains this time. Lv Ji¡¯s collection was actually decent, but this ¡®decent¡¯ referred to those below the Open Heaven Realm. Inside the Black Stone Domain, the better items were all taken by the Evil Clans, and naturally, a portion of them was in Lv Ji¡¯s hands. These collections were of little use to Chen Fei, but they were extremely good for gifting to the human race, to people like Qu Qingsheng. Besides Lv Ji¡¯s collection, the collections of the three early-stage Open Heaven Realm members of the Wu Meng Clan were relatively much better. Although the mid-grade Primordial Crystals among them weren¡¯t enough for simplifying Chen Fei¡¯s seventh-tier Celestial Suppression, many of the items were useful for daily cultivating. After a brief organization of the items inside the four Open Heaven Profound Treasures, Chen Fei put away these treasures, then with a wave of his hand, a vast number of mystical treasures flew out from his sleeve. To Chen Fei at this point, these mystical treasures didn¡¯t hold much significance; there were so many cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm of the human race that they couldn¡¯t make use of all these treasures. As for people like Qu Qingsheng, when they break through to the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei could provide whatever rank of mystical treasures they desired. Therefore, the only purpose for these mystical treasures now was to nourish the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. Chen Fei did not use the Qianyuan Sword in the fight against Ji Tong and the other Open Heaven Realm experts because the rank of the Qianyuan Sword was too low; if he truly used it, he feared it would shatter with a single strike. Originally, to hide his cultivation, Chen Fei did not upgrade the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell. Now that he had already reached the Open Heaven Realm, he could naturally lift those restrictions. The Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell floated in mid-air, trembling slightly. As mystical treasures connected to his thoughts, the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell knew what Chen Fei was about to do. A weapon, is an instrument of war! During Chen Fei¡¯s battles, the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell could only watch from the side, which for them, was a form of torment. They wished to follow Chen Fei into the thick of battle, not to forever stay hidden within his sleeve, or even worse, to potentially never be carried by Chen Fei in the future; that would truly be the saddest fate. There were hundreds of mystical treasures in the cultivation room; Chen Fei flicked his finger forward, and in an instant, a hundred mid-grade mystical treasures shattered, their abundant spiritual essence directly flowing into the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. Compared to letting the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell devour slowly, Chen Fei¡¯s method was undoubtedly crude, but it was much faster in terms of efficiency. Chen Fei had not studied forging specifically, but the Emperor inheritance he had merged with in the past did contain forging-related knowledge. The human imperial sovereign, not knowing how to break through to the Open Heaven Realm, tried various paths¨Ctalismans, formations, pills, and forging. Thus to some extent, Chen Fei could be considered a jack-of-all-trades, even though only up to the Sixth-Tier Rule Integration Realm stage. Therefore, currently raising the rank of the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell, given the large number of mystical treasures¡¯ spiritual essence, was quite effortless. Even the Open Heaven Profound Treasures were not beyond hope. The Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell voraciously absorbed the surrounding spiritual essence and, following the methods Chen Fei laid out, refined it. After an initial period of familiarity, the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell upgraded at an astonishing speed. In less than a moment, the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell broke through to mid-grade mystical treasure ranks without any need for a stabilizing period, continuing their advancement towards the top-grade mystical treasures. Chen Fei glanced at the status of the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell and, not finding any issues, withdrew his hand to begin his own cultivation. ¡°Fusion!¡± On the panel, the Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, Open Heaven Technique, and Raging Wave Sky Kill, three martial arts, began to merge into one another. The human race didn¡¯t possess a seventh-tier martial arts technique, and the Open Heaven Technique was quite mediocre and incomplete to boot. Raging Wave Sky Kill was decent but also incomplete. Fortunately, they could be fused together, making it not a big problem for Chen Fei to use them as a temporary transition. ¡°A new martial arts technique discovered, the Raging Waves Sky Technique!¡± A new notice appeared on the panel, where ultimately the Raging Wave Sky Kill served as the framework, with Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique and Open Heaven Technique filling in the gaps. ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Simplifying Raging Waves Sky Technique¡­ simplification successful¡­ Raging Waves Sky Technique-Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique!¡± At the cost of ten thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei successfully simplified his new technique. Without slaying the three cultivators from the Wu Meng Clan, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to even simplify a seventh-tier elemental power technique. Of course, without the Wu Meng Clan, there would also be no Raging Wave Sky Kill, and the new technique could only be based on the incomplete Open Heaven Technique, which would truly rank at the bottom among seventh-tier techniques. The current level of Raging Waves Sky Technique wasn¡¯t very high, it was probably weaker than the original Raging Wave Sky Kill, but the method it described for cultivating in the Open Heaven Realm was exceedingly clear. For those who have broken through to the Open Heaven Realm with secondary rules like Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, to continue to advance, one must comprehend all four secondary rules into four main rules. One main rule, along with three secondary rules, is the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm. By that logic, two main rules is the late stage, three main rules is the peak, and four main rules is still the peak, but one is qualified to break through to the Eighth Tier. Therefore, there¡¯s actually a gap in strength between cultivators at the peak of the Open Heaven Realm, somewhat similar to those at the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. For someone like Chen Fei, who broke through to the Open Heaven Realm using a main rule, the method of breakthrough is slightly different. Just like Chen Fei, who has one main rule within him and cultivates a main rule with similar characteristics to Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, it doesn¡¯t really need to be Earth, Water, Fire, Wind¨Cas long as there are similar characteristics, complementary main rules will suffice. As of now, Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength far surpasses that of an early-stage cultivator of the Open Heaven Realm. Even without relying on Celestial Suppression, this is still the case, because Chen Fei has one main rule and four secondary rules. This would be an arrangement others at the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm could possess, but Chen Fei already had it at the early stage. A breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm with a main rule not only provides stronger battle strength but also a better future development. Because when breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm with a main rule, one¡¯s cultivator¡¯s talent and divine power inside his body will have transformed to the maximum extent, allowing for an easier grasp of various rules. Those who break through to the Open Heaven Realm with a main rule, according to what Chen Fei remembered from Ji Tong¡¯s memories, at the very least could reach the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, mostly because they perished midway. The vast majority can reach the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Whether one can reach the peak of the Open Heaven Realm depends on individual luck and opportunity. For Chen Fei to break through to the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, he would just need to cultivate any one of the secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind to the level of a main rule. In that sense, the pace is the same as that of ordinary cultivators breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm¨Cthey all cultivate Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. The difference is that cultivators breaking through with a main rule are not only closer to understanding the rule, but their battle strength will always be a notch stronger than those with conventional breakthroughs, because they will always have one more main rule inside them. The Raging Waves Sky Technique now records the methods to cultivate the four main rules of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. If one doesn¡¯t consider the elemental force strength, soul strength, battle skills, or the difficulty in breaking through bottlenecks that comes from cultivating this technique, Chen Fei could rely on the Raging Waves Sky Technique to cultivate all the way to the peak of the Open Heaven Realm. As for the efficiency of cultivating a main rule, other cultivators need to rely on martial arts to refine secondary rules into main rules and also take into account the speed of secondary rule cultivation. Relying on his panel, Chen Fei could directly simplify the method of comprehending secondary rules ¨C he just needed enough epiphanies and he could progress rapidly. The only thing that would hinder Chen Fei¡¯s fast progression would be if the strength of his essence force and soul were insufficient. If the rules progressed too quickly, it could burden the soul and slow down the comprehension of rules. In the short term, Chen Fei doesn¡¯t need to search for martial arts techniques, but in the long run, a superior seventh-tier elemental power technique is still essential for him. Chen Fei shattered some low-grade Primordial Crystals with a wave of his hand and used a Bronze Tripod Ear to absorb epiphanies. Moments later, Chen Fei opened his eyes, finding the epiphanies weak and the auxiliary effect rather average. As Chen Fei had guessed before, once one reaches the Open Heaven Realm, the requirements for epiphanies to cultivate rapidly are much higher than before. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei then attempted to shatter mid-grade Primordial Crystals, and the strength of the epiphanies changed immediately. However, looking at the remaining mid-grade Primordial Crystals in his hand, he realized his current wealth couldn¡¯t support such a method of cultivation. After all, Chen Fei was also thinking of simplifying the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei took out the spiritual essence of Ji Tong and shattered it, and the next moment, rich epiphanies filled the area. Chen Fei began to cultivate the Raging Waves Sky Technique along with two secondary rules of Earth. There are five secondary rules for Earth, as well as for Water, Fire, Wind, similar to the Space Main Rule. But the difficulty to comprehend them and ultimately to merge them together is entirely different. While Chen Fei calmly cultivated, the Xuan Clan started to sense something unusual about the Wu Meng Clan. Chapter 1180 - Chapter 1180: Chapter 1136 Human Race Emperor Chapter 1180: Chapter 1136 Human Race Emperor After the incident at the Yuan Clan ruins, the Xuan Clan had no plans to wage war against the Wu Meng Clan in the short term. However, they never ceased their surveillance of the Wu Meng Clan, even though they did not initiate war. At this moment, the reports from spies in Meng City indicated that the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s movements today were quite abnormal and differed greatly from the past. The specifics of what occurred were still unknown to the Xuan Clan spies, but the departure of three Open Heaven Realm members of the Wu Meng Clan had been detected by the Xuan Clan, and those three had yet to return. The Xuan Clan then immediately deployed other spies within the Black Stone Domain and discovered that prior to this, Wu Ze of the Wu Meng Clan and members from the Ice Race and Evil Clans in the Rule Integration Realm had headed towards the human race¡¯s territory. Initially, the Xuan Clan did not pay much attention to this, as it was just a fight involving members of the Rule Integration Realm from the Black Stone Domain. But now looking back, they wondered if the departure of those three Open Heaven Realm members from the Wu Meng Clan was related to this incident? Or was it merely a coincidence? The Xuan Clan continued to dispatch additional spies, and discovered that the territories of the Ice Race and Evil Clans were currently in complete disarray. With a little maneuvering, the Xuan Clan obtained intelligence that a large number of the Rule Integration Realm members from the Ice Race and Evil Clans had perished. Even the ancestor of the Evil Clans, a Fake Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, seemed to have died both in body and path. This news was still unconfirmed because the Evil Clans were currently suppressing it, but there are no impermeable walls in the world, especially given the current level of chaos among the Evil Clans ¡ª this made the truth of the matter highly likely. With heavy casualties among the Rule Integration Realm members of the Ice Race and Evil Clans who had ventured into human territories, was it possible that Wu Ze, who had gone with them, had also perished? Because of Wu Ze¡¯s death, could it be that the Wu Meng Clan had dispatched three Open Heaven Realm members to investigate the details? wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.co Based on the information reported by the spies, the sequence of events gradually unfolded before the Open Heaven Realm members of the Xuan Clan. Who killed Wu Ze and the Rule Integration Realm members of the Ice Race and Evil Clans? The human race? The human race¡¯s strength within the Black Stone Domain was considered decent, but only just that. After the incident with the Yuan Clan ruins, the power of the human race had drastically diminished. Under these circumstances, did the human race have the ability to kill Wu Ze and so many Rule Integration Realm members of the Ice Race and Evil Clans? Plus, there was also the addition of a Fake Open Heaven Realm member from the Evil Clans. While this powerhouse was only labeled a Fake Open Heaven Realm in comparison to the true Open Heaven Realm, to the Rule Integration Realm, they were still an insurmountable existence. The human race did not have that strength. If it wasn¡¯t the human race, then who could it be? Had another Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, motivated by the incident with the Yuan Clan ruins, intentionally come to stir up trouble in the Black Stone Domain? Of course, given the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s past behavior, today¡¯s events could possibly be a trap specifically designed to capture the Xuan Clan¡¯s attention. If the Xuan Clan dispatched Open Heaven Realm members, they might fall right into it. The safest course of action was still to send spies from their vassal clans in the Rule Integration Realm to investigate. Even if there were losses, they wouldn¡¯t be mourned. The Xuan Clan started dispatching additional spies towards the human territories to investigate the situation. In Han Yun City, Chen Fei had just finished a round of cultivation. With just three portions of Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence, he had consumed them completely without even taking the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. But it must be said, the epiphany contained within the Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence had a dramatically beneficial effect on Chen Fei¡¯s current cultivation. The Raging Waves Sky Technique, when it had just been integrated, its skill level had dropped to thirty percent of the entry level. Now, with three portions of Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence, this seventh-tier elemental power technique had reached ninety percent proficiency at the entry level, just shy of breakthrough to Perfection. The Raging Waves Sky Technique was not as powerful as the Nine Heavens Star Kill, but it was still barely considered a mid-grade technique of the seventh tier. With this technique¡¯s proficiency level, in terms of manipulating essence force and rules, Chen Fei was barely reaching an average level among the many Open Heaven Realm Early Stage members. Using a somewhat inappropriate analogy for martial arts cultivation, essence, energy, spirit, and soul are akin to a person¡¯s basic power and combat skills, while the rules comprehended are like forged weapons in hand. The more rules one comprehends, the sharper the weapons in their hands naturally become. If the weapons in the hands of two individuals are equal, then how their battle strength plays out depends on the individual wielding the weapon, their basic qualities and the skills they have mastered. How to improve basic qualities and combat skills is determined by the profoundness of the martial arts techniques one has comprehended. Chen Fei currently has rules within his soul that far surpass those of ordinary Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, and with the rule of strength granted by Celestial Suppression, his basic qualities utterly surpass those of ordinary Open Heaven Realm Early Stage cultivators. He is even much stronger than the typical Open Heaven Realm Mid-Stage, after all, he possesses the Space Main Rule, and his physique is reinforced by both the rule of strength and Space Rules. Chen Fei¡¯s only shortcoming was in the skill of controlling these rules, that is, his proficiency in comprehension of martial arts techniques, which was far below those in the Open Heaven Realm Mid-Stage. The recent round of cultivation was a minor compensation for this weakness. Chen Fei had previously considered whether to directly break into Meng City but hesitated for a moment and then abandoned the idea. Currently, in Meng City, there were two Open Heaven Realm Mid-Stage and five Open Heaven Realm Early Stage members. Those five Open Heaven Realm Early Stage members were not really a concern for Chen Fei, but the two Mid-Stage members posed a more significant problem. Furthermore, inside the den of the Wu Meng Clan, seventh-tier formations are definitely indispensable. If Chen Fei were to forcefully barge in, he would easily get trapped within them. The Space Rules could allow Chen Fei to fear no encirclement and assassination, but if he were in a formation carefully prepared by other Open Heaven Realm cultivators, the function of the Space Rules would be severely diminished. If it came to that, death might not be the outcome, but after an embarrassing fight, the only result would be to flee, which would seem rather unwise. So in the end, Chen Fei first returned to Han Yun City, fused his martial arts, and practiced with the spiritual essence of the Open Heaven Realm to slightly make up for his shortcomings. This round of cultivation brought the Raging Waves Sky Technique to the brink of Great Perfection. Additionally, the number of fragments for the two secondary Earth Rules that he was cultivating reached thirty each. A single Open Heaven Realm Early Stage spiritual essence only added ten fragments to each of the secondary Earth Rules; compared to his cultivation during the Rule Integration Realm, the efficiency had considerably decreased. The reason for this decrease in efficiency wasn¡¯t that the epiphanies within the Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence weren¡¯t sufficient, which would slow down Chen Fei¡¯s enlightenment, but rather that Chen Fei¡¯s soul couldn¡¯t withstand the speed at which the rule fragments were increasing. When Chen Fei had broken through to the Open Heaven Realm, his soul had already transformed through the primordial power contained within the Space Main Rule as well as the four secondary Rules: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind. Had this not been the case, the cultivation efficiency would have been further reduced. Initially, during the Rule Integration Realm, Chen Fei also faced this kind of limitation. He was able to lift it later because he achieved a minor Open Heaven Realm state. With a higher-dimensional realm, he could wield a lower realm, and the limitations on his soul¡¯s capacity were unlocked. Chen Fei currently does not possess the Eighth Stage Creation Realm, so naturally he cannot replicate the cultivation efficiency from his Rule Integration Realm days. If he were to improve the proficiency of the Raging Waves Sky Technique, he could also slightly unlock the limitations of his soul, because the profound mysteries within the martial art could optimize the operation of the soul. In principle, it¡¯s the same as using a higher realm to wield a lower tier of cultivation. Originally, Chen Fei obtained the minor Open Heaven Realm state by acquiring the Nine Heavens Star Kill from the Wu Meng Clan, which is a top-tier sixth-tier martial art. Unfortunately, the Raging Wave Sky Kill from the Wu Meng Clan isn¡¯t of a very high level, and the Raging Waves Sky Technique that Chen Fei fused on his own is even lower in grade; naturally, there¡¯s no way to learn how to achieve the Eighth Tier Creation Realm state. He needs stronger martial arts to unlock his cultivation limitations. Of course, his current pace of cultivation is actually not slow¨Cin fact, it could be said to be very fast. Other Open Heaven Realm cultivators would take at least thousands of years to make progress in their cultivation, while Chen Fei has just broken through to the Open Heaven Realm today, and his cultivation has already seen significant improvement. Chen Fei looked up at the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. In just the short time before, the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell had already broken through to the position of top-grade mystical treasures. Compared to Chen Fei¡¯s initial breakthrough period, the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell were truly advancing by leaps and bounds. From this, it can also be seen that with sufficient resources and a high enough realm, it is indeed possible for weapons and even cultivators of lower realms to rise quickly. Of course, few cultivators would resort to sacrificing hundreds of mystical treasures to support two treasures; the consumption is simply too great. It¡¯s only that Chen Fei feels these mystical treasures have nowhere else to be used, and using them to elevate the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell is even more cost-effective. Chen Fei lightly tapped his right hand, and several teleportation runes appeared out of thin air, transforming into formations to protect the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. Following that, Chen Fei¡¯s figure disappeared from the cultivation room. When he reappeared, Chen Fei was already inside the city lord¡¯s mansion. As soon as Chen Fei appeared, Qiu Gongzhi and the other two became aware of him. It wasn¡¯t that their senses were extremely sharp, but that Chen Fei did not deliberately conceal the spatial fluctuations. ¡°Emperor!¡± Qiu Gongzhi and the other two approached Chen Fei and saluted with their hands. Hearing their address, Chen Fei was slightly taken aback. He looked into the eyes of the three, and then he understood their intentions¨Cthey were treating Chen Fei as the supreme leader of the human race. From now on, the entire human race would have only one Emperor, and that would be Chen Fei. At the peak of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm, the human race would no longer have the honorary title of Emperor. Indeed, as Chen Fei thought, after returning to Han Yun City, Qiu Gongzhi and the others had many realizations, including how they treated Chen Fei. Chen Fei was of the Open Heaven Realm. Even if he himself didn¡¯t mind, they had to show the due respect for a powerful being. ¡°Show me the Qiankun Cauldron; let me try if I can repair it,¡± Chen Fei said without dwelling on the address from Qiu Gongzhi and the others, smiling as he spoke. ¡°Alright!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the eyes of Qiu Gongzhi and the others couldn¡¯t help but brighten. The Qiankun Cauldron was an artifact that suppressed the fortune of the human race and was extremely effective in aiding the practice of human cultivators below the Rule Integration Realm. A ray of light flew out from Qiu Gongzhi¡¯s sleeve, revealing the cauldron body of the Qiankun Cauldron, full of cracks. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s right hand flipped, and the Qiankun Cauldron slowly settled into the palm of his hand. Seeing that the Qiankun Cauldron showed no struggle or resistance, a breath of relief involuntarily escaped the hearts of Qiu Gongzhi and the others. Chen Fei was indeed still part of the human race; otherwise, the Qiankun Cauldron would have begun to tremble by now. Bending over to look at the Qiankun Cauldron, this was the first time Chen Fei had the chance to observe this holy artifact of the human race up close. The craftsmanship couldn¡¯t claim to steal heaven¡¯s craftiness. However, after so many years of human race belief entwined, the Qiankun Cauldron had become usable only by the human race. Chapter 1181 - Chapter 1181: Chapter 1137: Death is Not Regrettable Chapter 1181: Chapter 1137: Death is Not Regrettable ¡°` Of course, such a thing is not absolute; if one is willing to spend time, using other forms of power to wear down the Qiankun Cauldron, its nature can also be transformed. Just like the Heavenly Origin Tripod of the Gong Clan, which became unrecognizable after being eroded by the power of the Strange Heart Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand lifted slightly, and the Qiankun Cauldron floated back into the air, while two Bronze Fragments and a Bronze Tripod Ear flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve towards the Qiankun Cauldron. Bronze Rune, which Chen Fei had in his Source Point Space, was not needed for the Bronze Fragments. As for the Bronze Tripod Ear, the epiphany it provided was quite profound at the Sixth-Tier, but by the seventh-tier, the effect was not so apparent. When the side tripod of the Heavenly Origin Tripod was intact, it was undoubtedly very powerful, but now, after being tainted by the power of the Strange Heart Realm and then completely shattered, it had lost all its spirituality. Had it not been for the Gong Clan¡¯s formidable forging standards in the past, allowing the lifeless fragments to still retain some of their power, these Bronze Fragments and Tripod Ears might now be nothing but scrap metal. The energy of the Strange Heart Realm within the Bronze Fragments and Tripod Ear had already been extracted by Chen Fei, so there was no worry about contaminating the Qiankun Cauldron. And since the spirituality within the Bronze Fragments and Tripod Ear was completely lost, they were just right for the Qiankun Cauldron, without fear of the cauldron being assimilated in reverse. As the Bronze Fragments and Tripod Ear approached the Qiankun Cauldron, the Cauldron trembled slightly and eagerly absorbed the fragments and the ear into its body. For such similarly natured and spiritually devoid Bronze Tripod Fragments, the spirituality of the Qiankun Cauldron could naturally sense the mystery within. Chen Fei¡¯s Open Heaven Essence Force poured into the Qiankun Cauldron, aiding in the refinement of the pieces of the Bronze Cauldron, which would have been impossible for the Cauldron to refine even in its heyday. Having refined the Bronze Fragments and Tripod Ear before, Chen Fei had a clear understanding of the runes. With the aid of the Open Heaven Essence Force, he quickly found the integration point between the Qiankun Cauldron and the Bronze Fragments and fused them together. wuxiaworld.site ¡°Hum!¡± A ripple spread from the Qiankun Cauldron, and the crack-laden body of the cauldron was slowly repaired by a powerful force. In just moments, the cracks on the body of the Qiankun Cauldron disappeared. A powerful aura rose from the Qiankun Cauldron, and the vital energy of heaven and earth within thousands of miles began to converge towards Han Yun City. Qiu Gongzhi and the other two watched as the Qiankun Cauldron revived and its aura became even stronger than at its peak, their faces showing unmistakable delight. In the hearts of Qiu Gongzhi and the others, the role of the Qiankun Cauldron might no longer be as significant as before, especially since the human race now had Chen Fei, a true Open Heaven Realm Protector. The Qiankun Cauldron¡¯s designation as the stabilizer of the human race¡¯s fortune was no longer fitting, but the position it held in the hearts of the human race couldn¡¯t be so quickly erased. ¡°The fragments that were just integrated into the Qiankun Cauldron came from the side tripod of the Gong Clan¡¯s Heavenly Origin Tripod. Given time, the Qiankun Cauldron might become an Open Heaven Profound Treasure.¡± Chen Fei withdrew his hand and spoke to Qiu Gongzhi and the others. Side tripod of the Heavenly Origin Tripod? A realization dawned on Qiu Gongzhi and the others; they felt a sense of familiarity looking at the Tripod Ear¨Cit was a part of the broken bronze cauldron they saw among the ruins of the Gong Clan. They didn¡¯t expect that Chen Fei, under such circumstances then, would have had the opportunity to obtain this Tripod Ear and went unnoticed by those Open Heaven Realm powerhouses. ¡°Once the power of the Qiankun Cauldron stabilizes, you can try to let the cauldron condense Rule Crystals,¡± Chen Fei continued. ¡°Condense Rule Crystals!¡± This statement from Chen Fei reignited excitement in Qiu Gongzhi and the others. They remembered the thousands of Rule Crystals they saw in the ruins, and now the Qiankun Cauldron might possess such an ability? The human race was truly on the brink of a great rise! ¡°The process isn¡¯t very fast,¡± Chen Fei added. To those below the seventh-tier, Rule Crystals are treasures of cultivation, but to those at the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, they almost have no effect. Even if shattered, the subtlety held within cannot be said to be useless but is somewhat unsatisfactory. Chen Fei estimated that the subtlety contained within several dozen mid-grade Primordial Crystals he shattered would surpass that of a single Rule Crystal. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, the eagerness in the eyes of Qiu Gongzhi and the others did not diminish; the ability to condense Rule Crystals was already a feat of divine craftsmanship, what more could they ask for? ¡°These spirit materials should help Dao Yuefeng and the rest speed up their recovery,¡± Several jade boxes flew out, containing healing elixirs Chen Fei obtained from Ji Tong and the other two. Dao Yuefeng and the others were at death¡¯s door and unconscious; previously the human race had no means to help, but to a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, these were not issues at all. As long as they were willing to use top-notch healing elixirs for the Sixth-Tier, not only could Dao Yuefeng and the rest recover, but their realms of cultivation wouldn¡¯t decline either. ¡°Many thanks, Emperor!¡± Qiu Gongzhi took the jade boxes with slightly reddened eyes. Today was indeed a rollercoaster of emotions, the previously insurmountable heavenly chasm in front of the human race had now been so effortlessly resolved. This was the confidence and foundation a clan under the protection of a powerful being could have, issues that the human race previously deemed unsolvable were effortlessly resolved by Chen Fei. The human race with its own Open Heaven Realm entity truly marked a vast difference from the past. Chen Fei smiled faintly as his figure disappeared inside the city lord¡¯s mansion. In the sky above Han Yun City, Chen Fei appeared, with Open Heaven Realm warriors by his side, overseeing Han Yun City. Meanwhile, Chen Fei¡¯s true self took a step forward and was already miles away. With a few steps, he was on his way to Meng City. The gains he had achieved were almost entirely absorbed by Chen Fei; now, it was time to see if he could solve the Wu Meng Clan issue. They were at a point of no return, with no room for reconciliation. If so, it would be better to strike Meng City while it was unprepared. ¡°` His seventh-tier elemental power techniques were nearing Perfection, and his battle strength had improved compared to before. Moreover, unlike ordinary Open Heaven Realm cultivators, Chen Fei had an advantage: he possessed warriors of the Open Heaven Realm, something that most in this realm did not have. For those in the Open Heaven Realm, traversing millions of miles required considerable time. But for Chen Fei, who could cover a million miles in a single step, these millions of miles were merely a matter of hundreds of steps, as long as his physique could withstand the pressure. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the horizon as Chen Fei silently appeared on the mountain peak, gazing at the majestic city ahead. From the mountain peak to Meng City lay thousands of miles, but in Chen Fei¡¯s eyes, it seemed as if it were right in front of him. The defenses of the entire Meng City were more severe than at any time in the past; the death of three Open Heaven Realm cultivators caused the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s heart to leap in anxiety. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Wu Shihui was still safely sitting in Meng City, and his close friend Yue Luo was with him, the atmosphere in Meng City would probably be even more tense. The scene was just like Han Yun City a few days ago. The only difference was that half a day ago, Meng City still looked down on everything, seeing itself as the sky of the entire Black Stone Domain. Chen Fei looked down at the numerous members of the Wu Meng Clan who had received notification and were rushing towards Meng City. Inside the main hall of Meng City, Guan Yicheng came to Wu Shihui. ¡°Ancestor, I have already dispatched the Gong Clan and the Hill Clan to the human territories, commanding them to capture the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm and bring them to our Meng City. If the human race resists, they are to be killed on the spot!¡± Guan Yicheng said in a low voice. The human race was definitely not normal, as not even one from their Rule Integration Realm had died. So, it¡¯s better to have the other races in the Black Stone Domain go to the human lands; the Wu Meng Clan doesn¡¯t need to act personally. If the Gong Clan and Hill Clan suffer heavy casualties, it will confirm that the humans were behind the previous incident, and the Wu Meng Clan will be in the know. If the human race suffers heavy casualties, then it would mean the humans were wrongly accused. If it¡¯s a wrongful accusation, so be it, but if you suffered heavy casualties, it must have been because you resisted the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s orders. It was completely self-inflicted, and you deserved to die. In some time, find another excuse to send the entire human race to the front line, have the Xuan Clan annihilate them, and eradicate the problem at the root. ¡°Hmm, report to me immediately if there are any developments,¡± Wu Shihui nodded. To capture or kill members of the human race was just like throwing a stone to ask for directions; Wu Shihui didn¡¯t care about how many of the human race would die. ¡°Yes!¡± Guan Yicheng bowed and was about to leave the hall. Suddenly, Wu Shihui¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, followed by a low, booming sound within Meng City. Wu Shihui¡¯s figure instantly disappeared from the main hall. ¡°Boom!¡± At the location of the east gate of Meng City, chaos ensued as several late-stage Rule Integration Realm cultivators suddenly appeared and began to wreak havoc. When a large number of Wu Meng Clan guards arrived, those in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm suddenly merged and the formidable aura of the Open Heaven Realm pervaded the area. Then, a vast sword light swept through the surroundings. In just an instant, dozens of Wu Meng Clan Rule Integration Realm cultivators died. ¡°Audacious!¡± The grand voice of Wu Shihui echoed in all directions, followed by a tremendous force that descended within a ten-mile radius of the city gate, as if the space there had solidified. The warrior looked up at Wu Shihui, who was rapidly approaching, and his figure immediately disintegrated, turning into vital energy of heaven and earth and vanishing without a trace. Wu Shihui¡¯s gaze became sharp, he was slightly farther away just now, and had failed to notice that this Open Heaven Realm figure was not the real body, but a Divine Power similar to a Body Separation. A mirage of the Open Heaven Realm¡¯s cultivation, what a skillful method! ¡°Boom!¡± At Meng City¡¯s west gate, a booming sound shot up into the sky, startling all of the Wu Meng Clan within the city. The seventh-tier formations that had just risen in Meng City shook violently, causing Wu Shihui¡¯s expression to change. He had not sensed anything unusual at the west gate just now. The enemy seemed to have suddenly appeared at the west gate of Meng City. Wu Shihui flashed over to the location only to see a figure teleporting away. Wu Shihui¡¯s expression turned grim as he promptly gave chase without hesitation. Wu Shihui was guarding Meng City, not because he feared battle but because he was worried that, if he ventured too far away, the Xuan Clan might attack this place. Now, with an Open Heaven Realm invading right at their doorstep, how could he tolerate it? And given the aura of the silhouette¡¯s back, it was just the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Even if the purpose was to Divert the Tiger from the Mountain, Wu Shihui wanted to make it clear to the adversary what the consequences of such actions were! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Brother Yue, please take care of Meng City for now. This old man will meet this scoundrel!¡± Wu Shihui¡¯s voice rose within the city, also preventing other Wu Meng Clan Open Heaven Realm members from proceeding. Far away, Chen Fei felt Wu Shihui¡¯s approach and his expression shifted slightly. Thousands of miles away from Meng City, Chen Fei stopped his advance and turned to look at Wu Shihui. ¡°Is this where you¡¯ve chosen to die?¡± Wu Shihui scanned the surroundings, failing to notice any other Open Heaven Realm cultivators; his gaze then fiercely pierced towards Chen Fei. Chapter 1182 - Chapter 1182: Chapter 1138: Unmoved and Unyielding Chapter 1182: Chapter 1138: Unmoved and Unyielding In Meng City, Yue Luo hovered in mid-air, watching Wu Shihui¡¯s retreating figure before turning around and flying towards the central martial arena of Meng City. ¡°Elder Yue, with the patriarch going alone, is there going to be any danger? Shouldn¡¯t we provide some support?¡± Guan Yicheng flew forward, cupping his fists in respect. ¡°The concerns that you can think of, do you think your patriarch hasn¡¯t considered them?¡± Yue Luo looked at Guan Yicheng, then glanced at the few other members of the Wu Meng Clan at the Open Heaven Realm, and began to laugh softly. ¡°Elder Yue, what do you mean?¡± Guan Yicheng and a few others were slightly stunned. Had their patriarch already arranged something? ¡°Follow me.¡± As Yue Luo spoke, his figure had already flown to the central martial arena in Meng City; a ray of light flew from his sleeve, entering the arena. The next moment, a magnificent radiance spread all over the martial arena. In the blink of an eye, the entire arena was enveloped by the huge formation. The formations emanated an astonishing spatial fluctuation. Yue Luo formed hand seals, and rune after rune appeared in the air. The fluctuation of the formations gradually subsided, eventually becoming stable. ¡°Take your positions. When your patriarch lures the enemy here, we can encircle and kill them.¡± Several array tools flew out, landing in the hands of Guan Yicheng and the five at the Open Heaven Realm. ¡°So Elder Yue and our patriarch already had a plan in place; we were simply short-sighted.¡± It was only now that Guan Yicheng and the others came to a sudden realization. No wonder the patriarch left alone in pursuit. The thief thought he was diverting the tiger from the mountain, not knowing that on this side, they were actually laying a trap to catch a turtle in a jar. When the time came, no matter what tricks the thief had, he would be caught off-guard, directly lured into Meng City. Even if he had the prowess of Three Heads and Six Arms, he would still find it difficult to escape death! wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.Co Thousands of miles away from Meng City, Wu Shihui, seeing no ambush around, snorted coldly; his whole aura unfolded, causing the heaven and earth within a thousand miles to pale in comparison. A cultivator at the mid-stage of the Open Heaven Realm controlled a complete Main Rule in his body, along with other secondary rules. The transformation among the Earth, Water, Fire, Wind rules could make the power of the Open Heaven Realm even more boundless and peerless. Wu Shihui had broken through to the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm with the Earth Rules. Moreover, his mastery of the Water Rules was not any less profound; he had already comprehended three secondary Water Rules. Once he mastered two more secondary Water Rules, and if he could successfully refine the five secondary Water Rules into the Main Rule, Wu Shihui would have a great chance of breaking through to the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm. By that time, the strength of the entire Wu Meng Clan would expand again. The so-called Xuan Clan would not be a threat at all. The other Seventh Rank Races only saw the Wu Meng Clan fleeing to the Black Stone Domain, and Wu Shihui was even injured. However, because he was constantly in a severely wounded state, he resonated with certain characteristics of the Water Rules. This allowed Wu Shihui to rapidly improve his control over the Water Rules during this period. Previously, when he obtained healing elixirs in the Yuan Clan¡¯s ruins, his injuries healed; still, his comprehension speed did not diminish, and Wu Shihui seemed to have entered a peculiar state of cultivation. Based on Wu Shihui¡¯s own estimation, perhaps in less than a hundred years, he would have the opportunity to master the remaining two secondary Water Rules, giving him hope of reaching the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Just when everything was going extremely smoothly, Wu Ze, the descendant he valued the most, died without a trace, followed by the fall of three other Open Heaven Realm cultivators he had sent out. Wu Shihui stared ahead at Chen Fei, his figure suddenly vanished, and when he reappeared, he was already in front of Chen Fei, the Thousand Layered Blade slashing down from above. The Earth Rules encompassed all Eight Directions, solid and heavy, as if the entire space was about to solidify. Faced with Wu Shihui¡¯s blade, a cultivator with a slightly weaker cultivation realm would be crushed by the mere aura alone. With his first move, Wu Shihui went all out and did not underestimate his opponent simply because he only showed the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids twitched slightly, his hands formed seals, and the Open Heaven Realm power within the Source Point Space driven by his physique¡¯s Power and Space Rules. Innumerable palm imprints appeared behind Chen Fei, then all fell towards Wu Shihui. Thousand Realm Seal! ¡°Clang!¡± The explosive sound shot up to the clouds. The ground below instantly cracked, countless immense rocks flew up, then completely disintegrated, turning into dust that filled the air. With a pair of bare hands, directly parrying a mid-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure, Chen Fei remained unmoved while, in contrast, Wu Shihui could not withstand the Tremendous Strength and involuntarily took a step back. In terms of physique, the rule body infused with the dual primary Rules of Power and Space had reached the late-stage Open Heaven Realm standard. In pure offensive power, he was even stronger than the usual late-stage Open Heaven Realm physique. If there was one area where Wu Shihui had an advantage over Chen Fei, it was probably in proficiency; this allowed Wu Shihui to mobilize more of the Heaven and Earth Power to resonate with the rules when he controlled the essence force. Don¡¯t underestimate this, the higher the proficiency in martial arts, the more significant the enhancement of battle strength will be. Chen Fei, all the way from the Body Tempering to the Open Heaven Realm, often crushed his opponents in terms of proficiency during battles. Identifying their flaws and targeting their weaknesses, naturally, he was invincible. Now facing a mid-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivator, Wu Shihui had the upper hand on this aspect. Moreover, in terms of essence force and soul, Chen Fei was far weaker than Wu Shihui, after all, there was a difference of an entire realm between them. This made for a significant gap in accumulated strength, including missing a transformation due to the mid-stage Open Heaven Realm barrier. But Chen Fei possessed a foundation that was far too profound, especially the main Power and Space Rules, along with the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. The combined power of these, in this direct confrontation, led to a clear outcome. No matter if your realm is higher, your martial arts mastery stronger, your essence force and soul a level above, in the end, you still fell into a disadvantage. Chen Fei had anticipated this, but Wu Shihui had never even considered it. Wu Shihui knew that the strength of the person before him must be extraordinary, or else he wouldn¡¯t dare to attempt to use the Stratagem of Sowing Discord, not to mention the fleeting presence of an Open Heaven Realm¡¯s external incarnation within Meng City, all of which indicated this. Even when he struck with that blade just now, Wu Shihui was still slightly wary of the Open Heaven Realm incarnation, to prevent any possibility of a sneak attack. Instead of the Open Heaven Realm incarnation appearing, it was Wu Shihui who was pushed back in the face-off. That last strike was without any held back strength. And in this moment, as Chen Fei¡¯s presence fully unfolded, Wu Shihui discovered that the Open Heaven Realm individual before him was indeed from the human race! In the Return to Nothing Realm, to judge a cultivator¡¯s race, appearance is a characteristic, but appearances can change, so it can only serve as an auxiliary criterion. What really counts is the aura displayed by the cultivator which contains the characteristics of their race, and it is almost impossible to change. The deaths of Ji Tong and the other two were previously suspected to be related to the human race because Han Yun City of the human race happened to be nearby, and the human¡¯s Rule Integration Realm was unscathed, thus casting suspicion on them. But deep down, the Wu Meng Clan did not really think it was related to the human race; they even felt that the human race was just lucky to not have been involved. As for why the Gong Clan and Hill Clan were still dispatched to capture people from Han Yun City, it had somewhat to do with venting their frustration. The Wu Meng Clan had lost a peak Rule Integration Realm individual and three Open Heaven Realm figures, while the human race remained unscathed¨Ca situation they refused to accept, insisting on capturing some to interrogate. This was rude and overbearing, but this attitude had always been the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s stance towards all races in the Black Stone Domain. Until this moment, upon realizing that the Open Heaven Realm figure before him was truly a human, a burst of unprovoked fury ignited from within Wu Shihui¡¯s heart. The feeling was like that of a servant race, which he deemed as his property, suddenly rebelling and even inflicting injury upon him. This incensed Wu Shihui far more than any external Open Heaven Realm individuals who had killed Ji Tong and the others. ¡°All of you from the human race must die!¡± Wu Shihui bellowed, and from within his sleeve, a formation disc suddenly shattered. In the next moment, a formation manifested overhead, enveloping a hundred miles in an instant. Simultaneously, from the central martial arena of Meng City, a beam of light shot into the sky, intertwining with the formation Wu Shihui had activated miles away. ¡°Activate!¡± Yue Luo bellowed, and the formation¡¯s eye in the Universal Array seemingly turned into a black hole, from which an overwhelming suction emerged. The other five Open Heaven Realm figures of the Wu Meng Clan immediately poured their essence force into it. With this aid, the power of the Universal Array was stimulated to its utmost. The Universal Array, in principle somewhat akin to a teleportation formation but far more overbearing, had the capability to forcibly extract other beings from different areas into the array. Today, with the combined power of one Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage and five Open Heaven Realm Early Stage individuals, anyone within a million miles whose cultivation did not surpass the Open Heaven Realm Late Stage would be powerless to resist this force. The older the martial arts world, the more cautious the people within it become. This caution could be seen as prudence, or a reluctance to take risks recklessly. As an elder of the Wu Meng Clan, Wu Shihui, without absolute certainty, was not willing to risk an encounter alone. Even if he felt that the other five Open Heaven Realm Early Stage members of his clan could be of no help, he would still allow Yue Luo, a Mid-stage Open Heaven Realm, to accompany him. Yet Wu Shihui left the city alone in the end, intent on lowering his opponent¡¯s guard so that at the critical moment, he could pull the opponent into Meng City. In Meng City, enveloped by a Seventh-Tier Formation, the enemy would be surrounded and killed by two Mid-stage Open Heaven Realms and five Early-stage Open Heaven Realms, with no chance of escape. Miles away, Wu Shihui eyed Chen Fei with a murderous gaze, his mind gradually recalling information about this human. In the Open Heaven Realm, as long as one wished to recall something they had seen or heard, it could easily be brought back to mind. A mere human in the Rule Integration Realm would naturally not attract Wu Shihui¡¯s attention, but during the last incident at the Ye Clan ruins, Chen Fei had used the ¡°create soldiers from beans¡± technique to help the human race fight off the Soul-devouring Worms, catching Wu Shihui¡¯s eye. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The other Open Heaven Realm figures from the Wu Meng Clan, seeing Wu Shihui¡¯s interest, presented the data on Chen Fei; hence Wu Shihui took a few glances at it. Having only advanced to the early stages of the Rule Integration Realm a few years ago, Chen Fei was now an early stage Open Heaven Realm and had even gained the upper hand in a direct confrontation with him. A gleam flashed in Wu Shihui¡¯s eyes; regardless of the reason, once inside Meng City, all of Chen Fei¡¯s secrets would belong to him, Wu Shihui. ¡°Zee!¡± The mighty force of the Universal Array acted upon Chen Fei, attempting to drag him into Meng City. The usually resilient space at this moment showed countless fractures, all torn apart by the power of the Universal Array. Wu Shihui watched Chen Fei, waiting for him to be pulled away, yet several breaths later, Chen Fei remained immovable. Chapter 1183 - Chapter 1183: Chapter 1139: Slaying the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage Chapter 1183: Chapter 1139: Slaying the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage Chen Fei calmly looked at Wu Shihui. The power that suddenly burst forth from the formation was indeed formidable; not only those in the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm would be unable to withstand it, but so would those in the middle stage. However, Chen Fei had mastered the Space Main Rule and had his physique suppressed by the rule of strength, so how could he possibly be pulled away so easily? Wu Shihui could tell that Chen Fei had comprehended the Space Rules, but he absolutely couldn¡¯t imagine that Chen Fei had grasped the entire Space Main Rule and had consequently broken through to the Open Heaven Realm with it. Because that was too difficult. Among the Seventh Rank Race, Wu Shihui had hardly heard of anyone who could achieve this, and only the geniuses from races of Eighth Tier or above stood a chance to do so. ¡°You, a mere member of the human race, what virtues or abilities could you have?¡± Wu Shihui had not even considered this possibility. But now, watching Chen Fei¡¯s body stand firm and unwavering, a look of shock gradually appeared in Wu Shihui¡¯s eyes. In the next moment, without any hesitation, Wu Shihui flew directly towards Meng City. Although Wu Shihui was only at a disadvantage after the previous head-on clash, the surprises that Chen Fei had given him were too many, making Wu Shihui unwilling to take risks. ¡°Since you¡¯re here, why the rush to leave!¡± Seeing Wu Shihui¡¯s actions, Chen Fei let out a soft laugh. The Space Main Rule within his body abruptly vibrated, instantly shattering the pull of the Universal Array. Then, a dark curtain descended from the sky, enveloping Wu Shihui within. Cangqiong Domain! ¡°Boom!¡± Wu Shihui¡¯s blade struck the barrier of the Cangqiong Domain, which trembled violently but did not break, forcibly blocking the blow. Tens of thousands of miles away, as soon as the Universal Array was shattered by Chen Fei, the formations in the central martial arena of Meng City also broke, with Yue Luo and a few others even receiving backlash. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.Co However, with six Open Heaven Realm cultivators sharing the blow, the backlash wasn¡¯t significant. What truly changed their expressions was the fact that the Universal Array had stopped working. The Universal Array formed by the six of them was entirely capable of pulling in a middle-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivator, so why would it fail? At this moment, what kind of enemy was Wu Shihui facing? ¡°Elder Yue¡­¡± Guan Yicheng quickly turned to Yue Luo. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Yue Luo pondered for a moment and then commanded in a low voice. From the way the Universal Array had broken earlier, it was clear that the person on the other side had not reached the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Moreover, if they really had reached that realm, they would have directly struck at Meng City, without needing to employ the stratagem of luring the tiger away from the mountain. There must be some other special reason that caused the failure of the Universal Array. Now, naturally, the safest course of action would be to go assist Wu Shihui, to prevent any unforeseen mishaps. Six rays of light shot up from within Meng City and disappeared into the horizon, leaving the members of the Wu Meng Clan within the city feeling an inexplicable sense of panic. Even during the battles with the Xuan Clan, they had never felt this way, but today, there was suddenly an ominous premonition. Tens of thousands of miles away, just as Wu Shihui was about to continue swinging his blade to shatter the barrier in front of him, he suddenly discovered that Chen Fei had already appeared behind him. Without time to continue breaking the barrier, Wu Shihui could only turn and strike with his blade towards Chen Fei. Raging Wave Sky Kill! Wu Shihui¡¯s entire strength boiled over. Within the seventh-tier martial arts, the Raging Wave Sky Kill had a Bursting Technique that could ignite the Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, significantly enhancing himself in a short period of time. With the Universal Array no longer in effect, Yue Luo and the others from Meng City were sure to come, and what Wu Shihui had to do was withstand Chen Fei¡¯s attacks during this time. Even, to hold Chen Fei right there. For an Open Heaven Realm cultivator, tens of thousands of miles, although not instantly traversable, certainly wasn¡¯t considered far. As long as Wu Shihui could hold off Chen Fei, when the others arrived, who would be the hunter and who would be the hunted was no longer a certainty. Chen Fei, observing the change in Wu Shihui¡¯s momentum and also possessing the Raging Waves Sky Technique, naturally understood what secret technique Wu Shihui was using at the moment. The Raging Waves Sky Technique, as a forbidden technique, was indeed extraordinary, but no more than that. As a mid-grade seventh-tier martial art, besides having a rather complete Open Heaven Realm cultivation system, other aspects were all moderate. Especially regarding the cohesion of secondary rules into a main rule and the success rate of breaking through barriers, it was only somewhat stronger than the Open Heaven Techniques. Therefore, the secret techniques of the Raging Waves Sky Technique could at most increase Wu Shihui¡¯s battle strength by 20%, and then it would reach its limit. In a fight with other mid-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivators, that might have been enough. At the very least, a full retreat was still possible, but for Chen Fei, it still fell short. From the beginning to the end, whether facing the three early-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivators like Ji Tong or the first head-on clash with Wu Shihui just now, Chen Fei had only used the strength and space main rules. But on Chen Fei, there were still the four secondary rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. For other Open Heaven Realm cultivators, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind are standard, and everyone has them, so naturally, they can¡¯t be considered anything special. But on Chen Fei, these four secondary rules took things to another level. The characteristic of the Space Main Rule was inclusiveness; it could contain the rule of strength, and it could also contain Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and even include other secondary rules. The more rules it contained, the stronger the battle strength it presented would naturally be. As long as Chen Fei¡¯s soul and essence force could support it, he could contain all the rules in this world. Under such a punch, there could be the creation and destruction of a world. Chen Fei turned his hands over, and all the space within a radius of five hundred miles was grasped within the palm of his hands. It was still the Thousand Realm Seal, but this time, the Thousand Realm Seal included Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and also the evolution of creating heavens and splitting the earth; the power of each seal surged instantaneously. ¡°clang!¡± The Thousand Realm Seal collided violently with the Raging Wave Sky Kill on the Thousand Clouds Saber, setting off numerous fine ripples that spread from the point of impact, transmitting layer by layer through the black veil of the Cangqiong Domain. ¡°Pfft!¡± Wu Shihui¡¯s originally ferocious face changed in an instant, followed by a spray of blood mist, filled with a pale golden hue. This was the Origin Blood from inside Wu Shihui¡¯s body, and to cough it out now meant that his origin had been directly and seriously damaged. Wu Shihui staggered back three steps, the shock in his eyes utterly undisguised. If the initial clash had made Wu Shihui put away his pride and recognize that he was facing an equal, or perhaps even a superior opponent, then the failure of the Universal Array was a wake-up call, revealing there were far more secrets to this boy than met the eye. Under the guidance of reason, the natural choice was to safeguard oneself, to retreat back to Meng City first and plan the next move over time. At the very least, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t dare to directly assault Meng City, which must mean he didn¡¯t feel strong enough to pose an absolute threat to the entire city. Knowing this made the next steps very clear. But the emergence of the black veil disrupted all of Wu Shihui¡¯s plans, forcing him to stay and fight desperately. Having cultivated for tens of thousands of years, Wu Shihui had progressed step by step from the Body Tempering stage to the middle of the Open Heaven Realm, becoming the leader of the entire Wu Meng Clan. Wu Shihui was cautious, but when it came to risking his life, he had the courage required. Therefore, Wu Shihui made a prompt decision to employ secret techniques, hoping to hold Chen Fei back until Yue Luo and the others arrived. But what Wu Shihui could never have imagined was that what Chen Fei had just shown was still far from all his strength. How could Chen Fei¡¯s strength still increase when he was only at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm until now! The breakthrough of a single Space Main Rule was monstrous enough already, not to mention that excessively powerful physique, and what was with the Earth, Water, Fire, Wind within that palm imprint! This is no early stage of the Open Heaven Realm; aren¡¯t you supposed to be on the verge of breaking through to the late stage to possess such battle strength! A myriad of thoughts flashed through Wu Shihui¡¯s mind as he let out a bestial roar, with the Thousand Layered Blade casting a sky of blade shadows to protect himself from behind. To continue the attack was certain death, as Wu Shihui could not withstand the exaggerated power contained in Chen Fei¡¯s previous move. His only option was to defend, to minimize the injuries inside his body as much as possible and possibly hold out until Yue Luo and the others arrived. It was only ten thousand li; Wu Shihui didn¡¯t believe he couldn¡¯t survive that long! Chen Fei watched the changes in Wu Shihui with a cold expression, took a step forward, and the Thousand Realm Palm Seal appeared behind him again. However, during the process of striking Wu Shihui, the Thousand Realm Seals began to merge with each other, and within a moment, the thousand palm seals reduced to a hundred, but the power within each seal increased explosively again. The Thousand Realm Seal was a move Chen Fei created based on what he had learned so far, using his current talents. In the realm of seventh-tier moves, it wasn¡¯t particularly ingenious, but it was sufficient to bring out Chen Fei¡¯s combat strength. And as the Raging Waves Sky Technique took shape and he came close to mastering it, Chen Fei¡¯s control over seventh-tier essence force and soul made significant progress. This progress gave Chen Fei some new ideas about his Thousand Realm Seal technique. Quantity does not trump quality; only through pure refinement can power be maximized. The principle is simple, but the execution is difficult. Nevertheless, merging a thousand forms into a hundred was still achieved by Chen Fei. ¡°Clang!¡± The Thousand Layered Blade let out a distorted wail as the myriad of blade shadows suddenly collapsed, the Thousand Realm Seal puncturing straight through Wu Shihui¡¯s defense, the remaining dozen or so palm seals all landing on Wu Shihui¡¯s body. ¡°Wah!¡± A large cloud of blood spurted out as the Rules within Wu Shihui¡¯s body were nearly shattered, his aura plummeting rapidly, plunging him into a state of severe injury. Wu Shihui¡¯s eyes were filled with terror; what kind of monster was this that kept getting stronger with each attack, yet still remained in the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm? Wu Shihui wanted to flee, but the surrounding black veil blocked his path to survival. The strategy of luring him out of the city had now become laughably foolish. The turtle he saw in the jar broke the pot entirely and was now about to slay the trapper. ¡°Who is that rascal, come and meet your end quickly!¡± A thunderous shout suddenly came from afar; Yue Luo and six Open Heaven Realm warriors had already traversed ten thousand li to arrive at this place and also witnessed Wu Shihui and Chen Fei behind the black veil. In Wu Shihui¡¯s eyes, a strong will to survive erupted, burning the power within his body for a counterattack in these dire straits. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei glanced at Yue Luo¡¯s group of Open Heaven Realm warriors and stepped forward, with the Thousand Realm Palm Seal appearing behind him before descending towards Wu Shihui. The thousand palm seals turned into a hundred mid-flight, and then the hundred further melded into fifty. Seeing the transformation of Chen Fei¡¯s palm seals, the hope that had surged within Wu Shihui shattered abruptly. ¡°Boom!¡± Dozens of palm seals blasted Wu Shihui¡¯s body mid-air, pulverizing him. Chapter 1184 - Chapter 1184: Chapter 1140: Reaching the Sky and Stomping the Ground Chapter 1184: Chapter 1140: Reaching the Sky and Stomping the Ground The blood mist formed by Wu Shihui trembled violently, trying to revert to its original form. The vitality possessed by those in the Open Heaven Realm far surpassed the imagination of ordinary cultivators, and to truly slay someone in this realm, one must erase the Rules of Power contained within every bit of their flesh and blood. One can imagine the difficulty of slaying a seventh-tier cultivator below the Open Heaven Realm. Even among those of the same tier, if the strength is nearly equal, the most likely outcome is one party severely wounded and fleeing. Wu Shihui would not have been in such a dire situation facing others in the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, but he encountered Chen Fei, who possessed the dual main rules of strength and space. Although his essence force and soul lacked the rule of strength, relying solely on the Space Main Rule within his essence force was enough to completely dissolve the blood mist form of Wu Shihui. Thus, in a blink, the blood mist no longer trembled, its formidable vitality completely dissipated. Wu Shihui truly perished, with no possibility of recovery. Chen Fei withdrew his right hand, and at the same time, the spiritual essence within the blood mist was forcibly extracted. Chen Fei¡¯s eyes reflected some emotion, not because he had exploded a mid-stage Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, but because of his own current natural insight. Looking back at his early days in Pingyin County, neither his predecessor nor Chen Fei himself had any notable innate talent related to martial arts. In fact, it was entirely unrelated. It wasn¡¯t that his predecessor hadn¡¯t tried hard enough; he had tried too hard, leading to injuries and ultimately death from exhaustion. Chen Fei learned from this lesson, daring not to cultivate too aggressively. However, moderate effort resulted in no gains whatsoever. Now, with his increasing insight, the Thousand Realm Seal he had created possessed profound mysteries and could continuously evolve and increase its power during combat. This is the treatment worthy of a prodigy, ever-growing stronger through battle. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site Of course, the main reason was that Chen Fei¡¯s current sheer strength was far superior to Wu Shihui¡¯s, which allowed him the opportunity to adapt his moves during the fight. In a true life-and-death battle, who would give you such an opportunity? The next move might be your demise. Thus, the ability to grow stronger through battle was never the key; the most crucial aspect was possessing overwhelming strength against your enemies. As long as you are always stronger than your enemies, even if your talents are mediocre, you are the one who will have the last laugh. The Bronze Rune operated, and dual rays of light entered Chen Fei¡¯s soul and physique, spreading a fierce sensation of cold and heat within his soul and flesh. Reaching this stage of the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage, anyone who could break through on the basis of their talent was a true prodigy. The talents plundered from the Bronze Rune gave Chen Fei a clear sense of increased insight. The essence of the flesh and blood from the seventh-tier middle stage also significantly aided Chen Fei¡¯s Open Heaven physique. It was incomparable to the rapid advancement Chen Fei made through cultivating Celestial Suppression, but still, it was a benefit, enhancing his seventh-tier late-stage physique slightly once again. Chen Fei used God Devouring to quickly read through the memories within the fragmented soul of Wu Shihui, devouring the most vivid contents within a moment. The Raging Wave Sky Kill, a mid-grade seventh-tier martial arts technique, became more complete, and some secrets of the Wu Meng Clan exclusively known to Wu Shihui also unfolded before Chen Fei. Hundreds of miles away, six Open Heaven Realm cultivators from Yue Luo watched in shock as Chen Fei shattered Wu Shihui with a single palm. The astonishment was clear on their faces. Their own ancestor had died like this? Killed by a single palm from someone at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm? Recognizing the figure who killed their ancestor, several of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm cultivators realized it was Chen Fei, the same Chen Fei who had used Planting Beans to fend off soul-devouring worms at the ruins of the Tun Yuan Clan, making his information circulate among the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm. The main instigator of all these events turned out to be from the human race. But how could the human race produce such a powerhouse that even their ancestor was slain by this Chen Fei! If the human race had such strength, you should have shown it earlier. The Wu Meng Clan would have cooperated with you right away. By then, everyone could attack the stronghold of the Xuan Clan together, share the spoils, or give the human race a larger share, which wouldn¡¯t be an issue. Why conceal it from them? ¡°Form up!¡± The roar from Yue Luo brought Guan Yicheng and a few other Wu Meng Clan Open Heaven Realm powerhouses to their senses, instinctively forming the Witch Rain Formation. The Witch Rain Formation, a seventh-tier formation, was a long-standing siege formation within the Wu Meng Clan. With Guan Yicheng and five others at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm forming it, they could match someone at the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm for a brief period. With Wu Shihui gone, the Wu Meng Clan no longer had a mid-stage Open Heaven Realm powerhouse, but fortunately, Yue Luo was still there. With the Witch Rain Formation in place, it was uncertain who would win or lose in this battle against Chen Fei of the human race. Yue Luo, treating it with great care, took out a talisman from the Open Heaven Profound Treasure. Suddenly, a fearsome aura spread from it, stirring the vital energy of heaven and earth within thousands of miles. Guan Yicheng and the others looked at Yue Luo in surprise, then their eyes showed a hint of joy. The power of this talisman was extraordinary, and this time, they might be able to slay this Chen Fei of the human race right here. Yue Luo watched Chen Fei from a distance with a cold gaze, the talisman in his hand shattered, and then Yue Luo disappeared from the spot. Having read through the soul fragments of Wu Shihui, Chen Fei felt the formidable power of the talisman in Yue Luo¡¯s hand begin to simmer, his body¡¯s power gradually boiling. With the power of this talisman, in an inadvertent encounter, it could likely result in severe injury. Of course, now that Chen Fei possesses the ¡°Indestructible Vision,¡± even if he is severely injured, he still has a peak moment of nine breaths. By then, if he wishes to leave, no one here can keep him. However, the power of this symbol really exceeded Chen Fei¡¯s expectations. It can only be said that the Black Stone Domain is too small, and outside there are too many powers beyond the seventh rank. Chen Fei scanned his surroundings, alert for Yue Luo¡¯s attacks, but in the next moment, his expression suddenly turned strange as he looked at the five Meng Clan cultivators in the Open Heaven Realm, feeling slightly sympathetic toward the Meng Clan. The five were waiting for Yue Luo¡¯s earth-shattering attack to coordinate and then slay the human, Chen Fei. But a moment after Yue Luo¡¯s figure had disappeared, no attack came. Inside, the hearts of the five suddenly turned panicked, and two breaths later, within a thousand miles, Yue Luo¡¯s presence had already completely vanished. By this time, if they still didn¡¯t understand what had happened, then the tens of thousands of years of cultivating might as well have been spent on pigs. Yue Luo had fled. The symbol that previously seemed majestic wasn¡¯t for attacking at all, but for escaping directly. Not to speak of the five, even Chen Fei had been shocked momentarily, not until he felt the disappearance of that symbol¡¯s presence mixed with the Rules of Space and Causality did he come to his senses. One must admit, the power of this symbol was truly strong, but it was Chen Fei¡¯s first time seeing it, so he didn¡¯t know it was meant for escaping. Furthermore, to ensure a smooth escape, the symbol didn¡¯t just rely on the Rules of Space; nearly half of it consisted of Causality Rules, making it impossible for Chen Fei to stop Yue Luo, even though he controlled the Main Rules of Space. Aside from the Rules of Space and Causality, the symbol also had a slight mix of Destiny Rules. What¡¯s called professionalism, this is it! Indeed, Chen Fei, having seen this for the first time, did not react promptly and let Yue Luo escape. In Wiseman Hui¡¯s memories of the soul, there were parts about Yue Luo, but not much. Chen Fei¡¯s God Devouring ability made it difficult to read the souls of those in the Open Heaven Realm. He only focused on the most vital parts related to martial arts and couldn¡¯t cover everything else thoroughly. Chen Fei only knew that Wiseman Hui had saved Yue Luo¡¯s life, and previously Yue Luo had been detained by other matters, so he hadn¡¯t come to aid the Meng Clan against the Xuan Clan. Now, finally free from those matters, he had come to assist the Meng Clan in their struggle against the Xuan Clan. Now seeing Yue Luo¡¯s manner, Chen Fei felt the so-called detainment was probably a pretense, and his current venture into the Black Stone Domain was likely aimed at an issue concerning the Yuan Clan. Perhaps Wiseman Hui understood Yue Luo¡¯s temperament. If Wiseman Hui were still alive, Yue Luo would, regardless, become a strong ally. But Wiseman Hui was no longer here, so Yue Luo naturally didn¡¯t even bother with appearances, fleeing the scene and not getting involved in the troubles of the Meng Clan. ¡°Old thief Yue!¡± Guan Yicheng and the others were infuriated, but at this moment, they had nowhere to vent. Chen Fei looked at Guan Yicheng and his compatriots, shook his head slightly. In truth, the overall practice styles of the Meng Clan didn¡¯t really give them much right to criticize other cultivators. The Xuan Clan had initially been betrayed by the Meng Clan, which had led to them being pursued all the way to the Black Stone Domain. Moreover, from the actions of the Meng Clan in the Black Stone Domain, one could really understand what kind of nature this Race possessed. All sorts of thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind as he stepped forward, coming before the five in the early stages of the Open Heaven Realm, and unleashed the Thousand Realm Seal with a movement. Power, Space, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind¨Csix Rules circulated ceaselessly within the palm imprint, where endless power exploded. Feeling the power within this palm imprint from Chen Fei, the five shook slightly, suddenly understanding what kind of enemy Wiseman Hui had faced. Wiseman Hui had died at Chen Fei¡¯s hands, and probably Ji Tong and the others had as well. The two sides had long been in a state where neither could live while the other survived, with no possibility of turning back. Only when one side fell could this conflict truly end. ¡°Wu!¡± Guan Yicheng gave a fierce shout, the Witch Shadow Formation going all out. A dark figure appeared at the front of the formations. Head touching the sky, feet on the ground, an ancient aura trembled from the figure¡¯s body. As the dark figure opened its eyes, within a thousand miles, the sky and earth darkened, then turned white again. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei¡¯s brow twitched slightly; this dark figure¡¯s presence was incredibly domineering, making it seem like day and night with just the closing and opening of its eyes. However, the power of the five or the power of the Witch Shadow Formation itself wasn¡¯t sufficient, even if the aura of this dark figure was exaggerated. In the end, they were still limited by the formation and the power of the five. ¡°Boom!¡± The Thousand Realm Seal, possessing the power that could directly destroy Wiseman Hui. Facing this Witch Shadow, the Thousand Realm Seal contended for a moment and then, under the trembling gaze of Guan Yicheng and the others, the Thousand Realm Seal and the Witch Shadow disintegrated together. Chapter 1185 - Chapter 1185: Chapter 1141: Supreme Power Chapter 1185: Chapter 1141: Supreme Power The Wu Rain Formation can briefly match the might of someone in the mid-stage of the Open Heaven Realm without falling behind. But Wu Shihui, who was in the mid-stage of the Open Heaven Realm, had been blown apart by the Thousand Realm Seal, so how could the Wu Rain Formation possibly withstand it by force? ¡°Escape, split up and escape!¡± Guan Yicheng shouted loudly and then, without hesitation, flew towards the north. The other four Wu Meng Clan cultivators in the Open Heaven Realm also abandoned any unrealistic hopes, flying away in different directions. They had originally thought that the Wu Rain Formation might have a slight possibility of contending with Chen Fei. After all, from beginning to end, what Chen Fei had shown was only the power of the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, a cultivation level that was highly misleading. Perhaps Chen Fei could kill the ancestors because he used some forbidden techniques to temporarily enhance his strength. And since it was a forbidden technique, it would inevitably be time-limited. Once the duration ran out, their chance would come. But the exchange of moves just now made Guan Yicheng and the others face reality¨Cthey couldn¡¯t win! Continuing to stay here meant being mercilessly slain by Chen Fei, even if they had five in the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm on their side; it would be futile. Chen Fei watched as Guan Yicheng and the other four scattered and fled, his expression cold. A dark curtain descended from the sky, completely enveloping a hundred-mile radius. One can only say that the Celestial Suppression martial art from the Yuan Clan was really well-considered, directly severing the possibility of enemies escaping upon defeat. Unless one¡¯s power could surpass the singular rule of strength, there was no way to penetrate the Cangqiong Domain. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.co However, the talisman used by Yue Luo just now would probably have penetrated the Cangqiong Domain even if Chen Fei had set it up in advance. That talisman was made for escaping. Chen Fei¡¯s Cangqiong Domain was strong, but the rule of strength was not an invincible existence. Invincibility always belonged to a higher realm and a mix of various Main Rules, producing a stronger power. A single rule could not allow a cultivator to traverse the Return to Nothing Realm with impunity. Otherwise, Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression having cultivated the rule of strength would have been enough, and there wouldn¡¯t need to be cultivation methods beyond the seventh tier. ¡°Boom!¡± The five Wu Meng Clan cultivators in the Open Heaven Realm crashed into the Cangqiong Domain, causing ripples throughout it. With the power of the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, they could potentially break through the Cangqiong Domain, but this would take time, and it was best done with others of the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm working together. But now, the five early-stage cultivators of the Wu Meng Clan were scattered and fleeing, unable to even attack in unison. Before, Guan Yicheng and the others had seen this dark curtain, but they hadn¡¯t anticipated that it could cover a radius of a hundred miles. And despite the large area, it was extremely resilient; its strength didn¡¯t decrease in the slightest because of its breadth. Chen Fei took a step forward, coming face to face with Zuo Guangtang, and struck out with a palm. Zuo Guangtang was the strongest and most talented among the five early-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivators. Previously, Wu Shihui and the others had been waiting for Zuo Guangtang to break through from the initial stage to the mid-stage of the Open Heaven Realm, which would have greatly bolstered the strength of the Wu Meng Clan. Strangers are always suspicious, and relying on cultivators of Open Heaven Realm from other races is far inferior to having one¡¯s own race. The Earth Rules within Zuo Guangtang¡¯s soul had already been fully comprehended, what was lacking was only their complete fusion into one comprehensive Main Rule. This barrier could be crossed, quickly in a dozen years or so, or slowly over the course of a century. But today, Zuo Guangtang would not have this chance. Zuo Guangtang turned around to face the imminent Chen Fei, his expression distorting in despair as he unleashed his power without any restraint. Amid this reckless display of power, Zuo Guangtang suddenly discovered that the bottleneck that had always held him back had suddenly loosened. The five secondary rules of Earth began to merge with each other, and the rate of fusion was extremely fast, almost instant. As the Earth Rules became complete, the power within Zuo Guangtang¡¯s body suddenly swelled, and a glimmer of hope flickered through his eyes of despair. He didn¡¯t need much, just three more breaths would allow him to transform the power within him, and have him preliminarily attain the strength of the mid-stage Open Heaven Realm. By then, together with Guan Yicheng and the others, there might still be a chance to escape from this place! The change in Zuo Guangtang¡¯s aura was immediately sensed by Guan Yicheng and the other four, causing their crestfallen state of mind to suddenly brighten. What Zuo Guangtang thought of, the other four could naturally think of too. The foundation of Zuo Guangtang¡¯s cultivation was already enough; breaking through under pressure would require very little time. Heaven blessed the Wu Meng Clan, not abandoning them! Zuo Guangtang¡¯s Slaughter Blade struck fiercely at Chen Fei. When enemies meet on a narrow path, the brave prevails. Zuo Guangtang¡¯s strike indeed possessed the power of the mid-stage Open Heaven Realm, overwhelming and unmatched. ¡°Clang!¡± The Fifty Forms Thousand Realm Seal clashed slightly with the Slaughter Blade, then, unstoppable, shattered it, and dozens of palm imprints landed on Zuo Guangtang¡¯s body. Zuo Guangtang¡¯s breath of resurgence suddenly stiffened, and his body involuntarily stepped backward, then in an instant, it exploded, turning into a mist of blood. In their hearts, Zuo Guangtang and the others had always assumed Chen Fei¡¯s current power was the result of a forbidden technique. Or to put it another way, if they didn¡¯t think this way, they might not be able to soothe the terror within their hearts. ¡°` But at this moment, as Zuo Guangtang was blasted apart with a single palm strike, all the hope in the hearts of Guan Yicheng and his three companions was instantly extinguished. No matter if you¡¯re in the early stage or the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, there¡¯s no difference in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, and he doesn¡¯t even need to use a second palm strike. ¡°Ah!¡± Guan Yicheng and the others frantically attacked the dark curtain of the Cangqiong Domain, trying to escape from this place. How could there be such a powerful being in the Black Stone Domain? They thought that by hiding in a remote place, they would be the heavens of this place. At first, it was indeed so, but now, a human had torn their sky apart. Chen Fei instantly moved in front of another Wu Meng Clan member in the Open Heaven Realm and still, he struck out with a palm. ¡°Boom!¡± The result was no different; a pale golden mist of blood, belonging to the Open Heaven Realm and filled with immense power, once again appeared in mid-air. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, don¡¯t kill me, I am willing to be a slave, to protect the human race forever!¡± A Wu Meng Clan member in the Open Heaven Realm shouted loudly, but Chen Fei¡¯s response was just a palm strike, turning him into a cloud of blood mist. With such a nature, how could Chen Fei dare to let them stay among the humans, never knowing when they might stab the human race in the back? The best method was to eradicate them, to prevent future troubles forever! ¡°What exactly do you want, we are already willing to be slaves!¡± Tong Chuan suddenly looked at Chen Fei furiously, shouting his question; they were all willing to be slaves and servants, so why not give them a chance! Chen Fei instantly moved in front of Tong Chuan and slapped him across the face. Tong Chuan instinctively used his blade to block Chen Fei¡¯s slap. But in the end, it was Chen Fei¡¯s palm, pressing down on the blade, directly hitting Tong Chuan¡¯s cheek. Tong Chuan¡¯s entire head exploded into a mist of blood, and his life force was extinguished. The Wu Meng Clan thought they could rule as they pleased and when they found out they couldn¡¯t win, they wanted to surrender and become slaves; should everything be at the convenience of the Wu Meng Clan? Chen Fei didn¡¯t even want to say another word, because there was no point. ¡°If you kill me, don¡¯t think you¡¯ll have it easy, don¡¯t think you¡¯ll have it easy!¡± Chen Fei appeared in front of Guan Yicheng, whose eyes were full of madness, and his power began to collide chaotically within him; he wanted to self-destruct. Chen Fei clasped his hands together, forcefully pressing down on Guan Yicheng¡¯s body with the double Rules of Power and Space. Guan Yicheng¡¯s face suddenly showed intense pain. The power within Guan Yicheng was self-destructing, but the overwhelming external force made his self-destruction confined within his body. This caused Guan Yicheng¡¯s soul to endure the blast of his self-destruction, yet he still couldn¡¯t die instantly. ¡°Boom!¡± After a few breaths, Guan Yicheng exploded into a cloud of blood mist. He brought no trouble to Chen Fei but made himself suffer torment by his own power before dying. Chen Fei instantly moved in front of the last Wu Meng Clan member in the Open Heaven Realm, Kuang Qi, who had already given up attacking the Cangqiong Domain. Facing Chen Fei¡¯s arrival, he also gave up resisting, his body filled with the intent to die. Chen Fei, expressionless, slapped a palm on Kuang Qi¡¯s head. Chen Fei didn¡¯t care whether Kuang Qi truly gave up resisting or was pretending, hoping that Chen Fei would spare him; Chen Fei only needed him dead, only then could he be at ease. Seeing Chen Fei¡¯s unhesitating attack, Kuang Qi suddenly raised his head to look at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with unrestrained malice and hate. ¡°Boom!¡± Kuang Qi¡¯s body exploded into a mist of blood, his life and path extinguished. The Wu Meng Clan, who had once dominated for nine days above the Black Stone Domain, was now one by one slain by Chen Fei. Chen Fei extended his right hand, and the spiritual essence of the five Open Heaven Realms flew into the palm of his hand. Zuo Guangtang had broken through to the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, and his spiritual essence contained the most immense power, turning into an unexpected gain. The Bronze Rune operated, and a ray of light poured into Chen Fei¡¯s soul and physique. Chen Fei¡¯s innate talent began to slightly increase. However, compared to before, even with five portions of the ray of light, the increase in insight was not as much as previous times. That¡¯s because Chen Fei¡¯s innate talent had already grown to match the Open Heaven Realm. At the same time, thousands of miles away, a figure appeared above Meng City, shattering the leaderless seventh-tier formations with three palm strikes. The entire Meng City was thrown into chaos, and several figures from the Open Heaven Realm appeared, floating in the sky. They watched what was happening below and then all turned their gaze toward the distance. A moment ago, the Rules of Heaven and Earth had trembled slightly a few times, each tremor representing the death of a member of the Open Heaven Realm. And with each death, the hearts of these few trembled as well. Such a god of slaughter, such battle power, and it was unbelievably in the Black Stone Domain, the native species of this realm. It was inconceivable to the extreme. And precisely because of such strength, at this moment, Meng City below was like a defenseless lamb. They did not move to plunder or kill, because they needed to show enough respect to the strong human above. Chen Fei glanced in the direction of Meng City and was fully aware of the aura that appeared there. However, Chen Fei did not immediately go there, but instead began to read through the fragmented souls of Zuo Guangtang and the others. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only A moment later, after Chen Fei finished reading the fragmented souls, he took a step forward and instantly appeared above Meng City. A step of ten thousand miles! Seeing Chen Fei suddenly appearing, the Open Heaven Realm figures above Meng City were shocked, and their reverence for Chen Fei deepened by another layer. Such body movements, if one was not in the Peak of Open Heaven Realm and didn¡¯t catch him at the first moment, then they would probably be helpless against this technique! ¡°` Chapter 1186 - Chapter 1186: Chapter 1142: I Have No Choice But to Resist Chapter 1186: Chapter 1142: I Have No Choice But to Resist Chen Fei cast a glance at the several Open Heaven Realms, finally resting his gaze on the one at the forefront, a Mid-Stage Open Heaven Realm. Li Song, the highest in realms of cultivation among the Xuan Clan, must be from the same era as Wu Shihui. From Wu Shihui¡¯s memory fragments, his relationship with Li Song back then was quite good, after all, the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan had initially formed an alliance, walking very closely with one another. Later, for their own interests, the Wu Meng Clan directly betrayed the Xuan Clan, even stabbing them in the back, causing the Xuan Clan to suffer heavy losses. Once the Xuan Clan had recovered its strength and managed other affairs, they began a full-scale persecution of the Wu Meng Clan. Chen Fei did not expect that the Xuan Clan would receive the news so quickly and then choose to approach Meng City. After an unforeseen event occurred in Meng City, they made their presence known, arriving above Meng City, and waited for Chen Fei to appear. ¡°Since this involves the Wu Meng Clan, I brazenly came here. I hope you do not misunderstand,¡± Li Song took a step forward and cupped his hands toward Chen Fei. Sensing that Chen Fei was at the Early Stage of the Open Heaven Realm, surprise involuntarily flashed across Li Song¡¯s eyes. At the Early Stage of the Open Heaven Realm, to have consecutively killed nine individuals from the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm, including Wu Shihui at the Middle Stage. Such battle strength was simply astonishing. Not to mention a remote place like the Black Stone Domain, even in the Xuanling Domain where the Xuan Clan currently resides, such an exceptional individual had not been heard of for many years. At most, there would occasionally be such astonishing tales from those Eighth Rank Races. ¡°Then may I know why you have come?¡± Chen Fei asked flatly. Chen Fei¡¯s feelings toward the Xuan Clan were neither particularly good nor bad. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.co The attitude of the Xuan Clan towards the entire Black Stone Domain is, in fact, not much different from that of the Wu Meng Clan, both being condescending. The difference is that the Wu Meng Clan is the one directly exerting pressure, while the Xuan Clan, lacking the opportunity, appears somewhat better off by comparison. But at the end of the day, in the eyes of these Seventh Rank Races, the Sixth-Tier species of the Black Stone Domain, who have not generated an Open Heaven Realm in tens of thousands of years, are completely insignificant. Of course, in some respects, the Xuan Clan is certainly stronger than the Wu Meng Clan, in that they would not backstab their allied clans. In Wu Shihui¡¯s memories, ever since the Xuan Clan was born in the Return to Nothing Realm, they had never betrayed an ally, treating their allies with utmost sincerity. It was precisely because they treated their allies sincerely that they became so enraged when betrayed by an ally, which is why they relentlessly pursued the Wu Meng Clan all the way to the Black Stone Domain. It seemed somewhat stubborn, but in a way, it was also a reflection of the Xuan Clan¡¯s nature. ¡°We came here today hoping to have an opportunity to eradicate the Wu Meng Clan. Now it seems that there is no need for our Xuan Clan to take action. For this, we must thank you!¡± Li Song said with a smile on his face. ¡°The Wu Meng Clan sought to kill me, so I had no choice but to fight back,¡± Chen Fei shook his head. If the Wu Meng Clan had not been so aggressive, Chen Fei would not have ended up traveling from Han Yun City all the way to Meng City, cutting through all the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realms. Chen Fei simply wanted to cultivate in peace, but this world would not allow it. ¡°You¡¯re right. The Wu Meng Clan¡¯s many wrongdoings will surely bring disaster upon them!¡± Li Song nodded in agreement. Chen Fei said nothing, waiting for Li Song to continue. From their brief conversation, Li Song had also clarified Chen Fei¡¯s stance, realizing that Chen Fei did not wish for pleasantries, so he continued, ¡°Now that the Wu Meng Clan is annihilated, our Xuan Clan will return to the Xuanling Domain in a few days. I wonder if you and your noble race have any plans to visit the Xuanling Domain? We, the Xuan Clan, are willing to give the territories that the Wu Meng Clan once held in the Xuanling Domain to the human race.¡± Before coming to Meng City, like the Wu Meng Clan, the Xuan Clan also suspected that today¡¯s events were related to the human race. But it was just a suspicion, not something they took seriously. After all, the human race was too weak. It wasn¡¯t until they saw Chen Fei and felt his aura that they finally confirmed that the prodigy before them indeed came from the human race, the native species of the Black Stone Domain. Before coming to Meng City, the Xuan Clan had anticipated various possibilities, the only scenario they hadn¡¯t considered was that the several Open Heaven Realms of the Wu Meng Clan would be entirely defeated, not sparing a single one. Such battle strength made Li Song uncertain what the outcome would be if the Xuan Clan faced it head on. Would the entire Xuan Clan be annihilated, or could they win at a great cost? The overall strength of the Xuan Clan was naturally a notch above the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s, and they also had their own trump cards, which was why they had relentlessly pursued the Wu Meng Clan to the Black Stone Domain. The war had not ended so quickly simply because the Xuan Clan did not want to suffer too great a loss. However, regardless, the battle strength displayed by Chen Fei was too formidable, so strong that it scared them, but also made their hearts race. Such battle strength, such talent¡­ while the human race was still relatively weak, wasn¡¯t it the best opportunity to form an alliance? After the Wu Meng Clan came to the Black Stone Domain, they investigated the situation of various clans, and naturally, the Xuan Clan did the same when they arrived. Aside from being relatively weak, the overall nature of the human race was something Li Song appreciated in his heart. At the very least, the human race had never once betrayed an allied clan throughout the hundreds of thousands of years, and they had always been developing quietly, striving to break free from the shackles of the Seventh Rank Races. In this regard, the Xuan Clan finds a mutual resonance, for they have always advocated for strengthening oneself. Unfortunately, the natural limitations of the human race, along with the resources available in the Black Stone Domain, have always hindered the realization of this goal. Under normal circumstances, without special opportunities, it is estimated that the human race would need to wait over a hundred thousand years to have their first individual reach the Open Heaven Realm. Moreover, this is under the relatively smooth scenario where a prodigy of the human race gains a good inheritance and resources outside of the Black Stone Domain and manages to make a lucky breakthrough. Unexpectedly, the human race has now suddenly produced an Open Heaven Realm cultivator, and his battle strength has reached an unimaginable level. Therefore, Li Song directly expressed his thoughts to see if Chen Fei was willing to accept them. The other Open Heaven Realm cultivators of the Xuan Clan were somewhat surprised upon hearing Li Song¡¯s words, as this was not part of the original plan. However, considering Chen Fei¡¯s unreasonable battle strength, having such an ally would ultimately be of greater benefit to the Xuan Clan. The Wu Meng Clan previously had a vast territory in the Xuanling Domain, after all, as a Seventh Rank Race with multiple Open Heaven Realm cultivators, a small domain could not support the development of the Wu Meng Clan. Moreover, the former territory of the Wu Meng Clan contained several birthplaces of Seventh Rank Spirit Materials, and in terms of value, these territories were indeed supplements to the strength of the Xuan Clan. But all of these, when compared to a prodigy with such battle strength, seemed secondary. And if the Xuan Clan truly occupied the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s former territory, they would have to consider allocating a portion to other surrounding Seventh Rank Races. Since this was the case, it would be better to give it to their own ally. Upon hearing Li Song¡¯s proposal, Chen Fei was slightly startled; he had not expected the other party to make such an offer. Chen Fei pondered deeply; he had to admit that Li Song¡¯s proposal was quite tempting for him, and it would be a huge boon for the entire human race. The Black Stone Domain was truly too remote¨Cso remote that not even mid-grade Primordial Crystals could be found, let alone other Seventh Rank Spirit Materials, which were almost completely extinct, appearing only briefly like a flash in the pan. In such a place, not to mention allowing a cultivator at the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm to cultivate properly, it would be quite difficult for the human race to make another breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm¨Cthey could only rely entirely on Chen Fei¡¯s assistance. Chen Fei certainly could provide help, but this was not the path of normal development for a race. Only by developing high-end battle strength sustainably, can a race follow the best path. Of course, the human race in the Black Stone Domain now feels very safe. With Chen Fei, the human race can move unimpeded across the Black Stone Domain, and humans will become the heavens of the Black Stone Domain. But comfort can also mean that the human race will forever lose the space for progress. Having developed in the Return to Nothing Realm for hundreds of thousands of years, the human race is not lacking in ambition; otherwise, there would not be so many human imperial sovereigns obsessively seeking to break through to the Open Heaven Realm, leading the human race to a new world. With such a condition offered by the Xuan Clan, forming an alliance is undoubtedly essential, and to this end, Chen Fei does not have much aversion. Without Chen Fei, the Xuan Clan would not consider forming an alliance with the human race. To some extent, in forming an alliance with the Xuan Clan, the human race might even benefit more. Moreover, according to the memories of Wu Shihui, the Xuan Clan currently has no other hostile races; otherwise, they would not have the leisure to pursue the Wu Meng Clan all the way to the Black Stone Domain. Thus, there is no need to worry about the human race facing various challenges in the Xuanling Domain upon their arrival. ¡°Good!¡± After considering for a short time, Chen Fei nodded his head and accepted the invitation to form the alliance. ¡°Good, that¡¯s really good!¡± Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s response, Li Song¡¯s face burst into a brilliant smile, and the other Open Heaven Realm cultivators of the Xuan Clan felt the same way. Securing such a powerful ally, if everyone treats each other sincerely in the future, the Xuan Clan will also be more secure in the Xuanling Domain. Inside Meng City, the Wu Meng Clan watched the scene above in the sky, despair enveloping the entire city. The Wu Meng Clan never imagined their destruction would come so swiftly. Half an hour later, the entire Meng City was reduced to ruins¨Can act completed by the Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm cultivators. While the Xuan Clan treated allies with sincerity, they showed no mercy towards hostile races. Given the fight was to the death, they aimed for the extinction of their enemies. Not seeing the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s extinction would probably leave the Xuan Clan restless, so they handled it themselves in the end. As for all the resources seized from Meng City, Li Song handed them all over to Chen Fei without the Xuan Clan taking a single piece. This was the sincerity shown by the Xuan Clan, for the Wu Meng Clan was annihilated solely by Chen Fei. With or without the Xuan Clan, the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s fate was sealed. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Under such circumstances, no matter how tempting the remaining resources of the Wu Meng Clan were, the Xuan Clan would not take any part of it. A short time later, Chen Fei returned to Han Yun City and called together all human Rule Integration Realm cultivators. ¡°The Wu Meng Clan has been annihilated. We will form an alliance with the Xuan Clan and, in a month¡¯s time, head to the Xuanling Domain to take over the territory formerly held by the Wu Meng Clan!¡± Chen Fei, looking at everyone, spoke calmly. Every Rule Integration Realm cultivator of the human race involuntarily widened their eyes, together with Qiu Gongzhi and the other two. In just this brief span of time, the Wu Meng Clan was gone? Chapter 1187 - Chapter 1187: Chapter 1143: Immortal Chapter 1187: Chapter 1143: Immortal More than an hour ago, Chen Fei was at the city lord¡¯s mansion, forging a new Qiankun Cauldron and had also provided top-level healing elixirs for several members of Dao Yuefeng to use. When Chen Fei left, Qiu Gongzhi and the other two thought he had gone back to cultivating. Chen Fei was known to be cultivating whenever he found the time, a habit Qiu Gongzhi and the others were well aware of since the moment Chen Fei entered the Qiankun Mansion. After Chen Fei¡¯s breakthrough to the Rule Integration Realm, he maintained this habit. Yet this time, instead of cultivating, Chen Fei had actually gone directly to Meng City and uprooted the entire Wu Meng Clan? Qiu Gongzhi and his two companions had been thinking all along that the human race should hurry and move out of the Black Stone Domain so as not to be cornered by the Wu Meng Clan once they conducted their investigation and decided to turn on the human race. The Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm had six members, with even a Middle Stage among them; it was far too dangerous. Now it indeed seemed they had to leave the Black Stone Domain, but the result was unexpectedly forming an alliance with the Xuan Clan and taking over the territories once held by the Wu Meng Clan. The difference in outcomes was far greater than night and day could describe. As for allying with the Xuan Clan, a Seventh Rank Race, it seemed to have become a minor matter. ¡°I will be stationed in Han Yun City, you all can go and destroy the Ice Race and Evil Clans now!¡± Two Open Heaven Realm warriors stepped out from behind Chen Fei, their formidable auras enveloping the entire city lord¡¯s mansion. It would be another month before the migration from the Black Stone Domain, which not only gave the human race ample time to pack up but also to settle affairs, such as wiping out the Evil and Ice Clans. wuxiaworld.site Qiu Gongzhi and his companions, somewhat dazed, stepped out of the city lord¡¯s mansion, quickly delegated some tasks, and then flew towards the territories of the Ice and Evil Clans. With warriors from the Open Heaven Realm present, not many from the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm actually needed to go. But the hatred for the Evil and Ice Clans made the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm cultivators wish to go in person. A million miles away, the Rule Integration Realm members of the Ice and Evil Clans were sealed within their own territories by the Xuan Clan. In an effort to demonstrate their utter goodwill to the human race, the Xuan Clan directly dispatched an Open Heaven Realm member who would intervene at a moment¡¯s notice if the human race required assistance. After all, Chen Fei was the only one from the human race in the Open Heaven Realm, and in terms of top combat power, they were still somewhat lacking. Why not do a favor for this powerful ally of the human race while the timing was right, especially when it took little effort for the Xuan Clan? A few hours later, the human race¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, led by the warriors, arrived at the territories of the Ice and Evil Clans. A member of the Xuan Clan from the Open Heaven Realm was about to step forward when he saw the warriors from the Open Heaven Realm and couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. This prodigy of the human race, Chen Fei, not only possessed extraordinary battle strength but also had two warriors of the same realm at his command? In a sense, the human race was equivalent to having three Open Heaven Realm members: Chen Fei himself was even stronger than an average Middle Stage member of the Open Heaven Realm. With such battle strength, the initial assessment of the human race¡¯s powers being slightly inferior to theirs seemed suddenly questionable! There was no longer any need to stay, so the Open Heaven Realm member of the Xuan Clan hurried back to report the news. The shock of the Xuan Clan and the despair of the Ice and Evil Clans unfolded simultaneously within the Black Stone Domain. After Chen Fei arranged everything, he entered the cultivation room. There was no need for Chen Fei to worry about the finishing touches in the Black Stone Domain; when one¡¯s power was sufficient, no problems remained. Therefore, what Chen Fei needed to do was to continue strengthening his own power. Chen Fei first took an hour to sort through the collection of Open Heaven Realm members of the Wu Meng Clan. Most of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s treasures were in the hands of their Open Heaven Realm members, among which Wu Shihui¡¯s collection was the richest. As a Middle Stage Open Heaven Realm, Wu Shihui could protect his race from bullying with strength accumulated over tens of thousands of years, amassing vast wealth. By toppling the entire Wu Meng Clan, Chen Fei¡¯s gains were naturally immense. The number of mid-grade Primordial Crystals accumulated in the Open Heaven Profound Treasures was a staggering one hundred and ten thousand, mainly from Wu Shihui. There were over a hundred portions of Seventh-Tier low-grade and mid-grade spirit materials, which according to the information Chen Fei had, could sell for fifty thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. Then there was the value of the Open Heaven Profound Treasures themselves, with a low-grade treasure being worth around three to four thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, while a mid-grade treasure¡¯s value was quite high, potentially fetching thirty to forty thousand. Not even considering the spirit materials and Open Heaven Profound Treasures, the sheer number of mid-grade Primordial Crystals alone finally met the simplification requirements of the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression. Otherwise, Chen Fei would have contemplated selling the Open Heaven Profound Treasures after moving to the Xuanling Domain to gain enough mid-grade Primordial Crystals.¡± ¡°Simplify!¡± ¡°Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression simplification in process¡­ Simplification successful¡­ Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression ¨C Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression!¡± The one hundred thousand hot mid-grade Primordial Crystals vanished without a trace, but Chen Fei felt no remorse, for these crystals marked the beginning of a rapid surge in his strength. Chen Fei tried to circulate the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, and subsequently, insights regarding the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression emerged within his sea of consciousness. Feeling the completely different methods of cultivating the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but become engrossed in it. An hour passed, and Chen Fei gradually came to, his eyes filled with a trace of shock. The more he practiced the Yuan Clan¡¯s Celestial Suppression martial arts, the more Chen Fei admired the talent of the Yuan Clan in those days, as if their talents were blessed by the Return to Nothing Realm. Unfortunately, the Yuan Clan¡¯s emergence in the Return to Nothing Realm was not early enough; they were ultimately besieged and exterminated by other ninth stage races. Otherwise, had the Yuan Clan emerged just a few tens of thousands of years earlier, by now they would have been a supreme race. Upon reaching the pinnacle of the Sixth Rank Celestial Suppression, one can condense the complete rule of strength within their physique. Having perfected the rule of strength, the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression naturally won¡¯t continue cultivating the rule of strength but will start cultivating rules that complement the rule of strength. As stated in the Celestial Suppression, the most paramount rules in the entire Return to Nothing Realm, including the void, are those of the Time Rule. Nothing can escape the erosion of time; only by truly mastering the Time Rule can one truly become immortal and stand at the pinnacle of this world. For that reason, Celestial Suppression aims in that direction. None of the races within the Return to Nothing Realm, including the ninth stage races, have fully comprehended the Time Rule, and naturally, this includes the Yuan Clan as well. However, the Time Rule possesses many secondary rules, and among them, quite a few ninth stage experts, and even a very small number of eighth stage peak experts, have grasped some. To comprehend the Time Secondary Rules, there is no secret manual available¨C one can only rely on personal enlightenment. If you truly can¡¯t comprehend it, there are other slightly cleverer methods, such as first understanding several other powerful Main Rules and, by analogy, gaining insight into the Time Secondary Rules. The rule of strength is one among those powerful Main Rules, on a par with others like Space, Causality, Destiny, Reincarnation, and so on. It is unclear how many Main Rules one must fully comprehend to analogically grasp the Time Secondary Rules; it entirely depends on one¡¯s insight. However, the more powerful Main Rules you cultivate, the greater the likelihood of having a flash of enlightenment to comprehend the Time Secondary Rules. And even if you end up unable to grasp the Time Secondary Rules, having mastered so many powerful Main Rules will make you incredibly powerful, so there¡¯s no disadvantage. This information is discussed in the introductory part of the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression; if you have not entered the Entry Level, you can¡¯t even see this information. Chen Fei suspected that Yan, from the Yuan Clan, deliberately placed the information here in the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression. If Chen Fei could comprehend the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression, he would be qualified to read this information; if not, there would be no use in reading it. The Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression continues to focus on refining the physique. Naturally, a physique possessing the rule of strength cannot be considered the strongest. Chen Fei, having comprehended the Space Rule, can further advance his physique. Other powerful Main Rules can naturally do the same. The Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression will cultivate two powerful Main Rules, Causality and Destruction. By cultivating the Causality Main Rule, Chen Fei could prevent being targeted and deduced by experts above the eighth stage. Chen Fei was suspicious that the content of the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression had been modified by the Yuan Clan later on. The combination of the Causality Rule and the rule of strength doesn¡¯t shockingly increase physical strength, but aside from making the physique difficult to lock onto, it also adds another characteristic¨C survival. Only by living does everything else become possible¨C a sentiment the Yuan Clan must have deeply understood. Once the Causality Rule is cultivated through the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression and combined with the rule of strength, an interesting characteristic will emerge¨C vanishing at death¡¯s door. The so-called vanishing at death¡¯s door means that once a cultivator encounters a powerful enemy and is nearly killed, their body will suddenly disappear and reappear elsewhere. As to where one will end up, that is unknown because it¡¯s entirely random. Such a potent life-saving effect is possible because the combination of the rule of strength and the Causality Rule gives rise to a peculiar theory. You may be here, but there¡¯s also a certain chance you might be there, or perhaps elsewhere. Because in your mind, as long as the thought has crossed your mind to go somewhere, it is possible to go there¨Cthis is the cause. The result, naturally, is that you have gone there. Using the rule of strength to forcefully create an unprecedented ¡®result¡¯ is the life-saving ability of the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei had not expected such an astounding ability to emerge from the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression. However, this characteristic can only be used once in a short period. If pursued again, survival would likely still be difficult. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As for the other minor characteristic¨Cthe certainty of hitting an opponent whenever one strikes¨Cbestowed upon the physique by the Causality Rule, that is comparatively normal. The second Main Rule that the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression cultivates, Destruction, purely enhances the strength of the physique. After all, it is a combat technique; without sufficient power, how can it suppress its contemporaries? Chen Fei suddenly thought of those eighth rank races, along with the Open Heaven Realm experts of the ninth rank races. In the Open Heaven Realm, it is customary to cultivate the four Main Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind¨Cthis really is just standard practice. The Yuan Clan went directly to cultivating other powerful Main Rules, aiming for the Time Rule. The eighth rank races may not be aware, but assuredly, those supreme races are certainly doing the same. Chapter 1188 - Chapter 1188: Chapter 1144: Chaos Opening Dao Body Chapter 1188: Chapter 1144: Chaos Opening Dao Body ¡°Supreme race¡­¡± Several thoughts flashed through Chen Fei¡¯s mind, which he then suppressed. The supreme race was far too remote for Chen Fei, and even for the current human race. Although Chen Fei seemed to possess remarkable battle strength now, he could only compare it to ordinary races. Perhaps, in the context of Eighth Rank Races, the battle strength Chen Fei had in the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm was at the demon talent level. However, what it was like among those mysterious Ninth Rank Supreme Races was completely unknown. The Xuanling Domain he was about to visit was a vast place where Seventh Rank Races were established, and Sixth Rank Races could only exist as vassal races. However, Seventh Rank Races were not the strongest in the Xuanling Domain; the Eighth Ranks were. From the fragmented memories of Wu Shihui¡¯s soul, it was visible that the Xuanling Domain hosted nine Eighth Rank Races, suppressing the entire domain. Behind these Eighth Rank Races, naturally, were the Ninth Rank Supreme Races. However, in the Xuanling Domain, ordinary cultivators seldom encountered Ninth Rank Supreme Races. It was not because they kept a low profile and lived reclusively, but because Ninth Rank Supreme Races normally did not interact with ordinary races. Moreover, ordinary races generally did not discuss the Ninth Rank Supreme Races, although everyone was curious, deep inside they greatly dreaded them. Fearing that talking too much might bring disasters to their own races. The talent of the Yuan Clan was undeniable, profoundly felt through the creation of Celestial Suppression. Yet even so, the Yuan Clan was still an Eighth Rank Race, having failed to break through to the Ninth Rank. Even though this failure was due to oppression by the Ninth Rank Supreme Races rather than a lack of talent within the Yuan Clan itself. wuxiaworld.site From this aspect, one could see what kind of strength the Ninth Rank Races possessed and how many divine techniques and wonderful methods they had accumulated over the years. The strongest martial arts that Chen Fei could access now was Celestial Suppression. However, Celestial Suppression was currently only at the Seventh Rank; the methods for cultivating the Eighth and the Yuan Clan deduced Ninth Rank Celestial Suppression were not in Chen Fei¡¯s possession. Chen Fei would need to cultivate the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression to its peak before he would automatically sense the location of the following Celestial Suppression. According to Yan, by that time, if Chen Fei was not afraid of suppression by the Ninth Rank Supreme Races, he could go and search for it. Once Chen Fei chose to search and indeed cultivated the Eighth Rank Celestial Suppression afterward, his destiny would be tied with the original Yuan Clan. The future grudge between the Ninth Rank Supreme Races and him would most likely fall to Chen Fei to bear. Unless Chen Fei could find another set of martial arts, comparable to Celestial Suppression, and merge them, perhaps he could partially conceal the traces revealed by Celestial Suppression. But this presents a paradox; the martial arts comparable to Celestial Suppression either come from the Ninth Rank Supreme Races or from the Eighth Rank Races that were obliterated. If he really got such martial arts, even if they were merged with Celestial Suppression, it seemed not only could it not alleviate the entanglements with the Ninth Rank Supreme Races but might even intensify them? If he only seeks safety, it might be most prudent to complete the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression and not pursue subsequent martial arts. But facing such divine skills, can one really remain indifferent? And sometimes, it¡¯s not about wanting to keep oneself safe; many things in this world are beyond one¡¯s control. Just like the upheaval brought to the Black Stone Domain by the arrival of the Wu Meng Clan, did the races of the Black Stone Domain not want to keep themselves safe? Countless thoughts collided in his mind and gradually calmed down; an inheritance stone appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hand. It was not Raging Wave Sky Kill; the Raging Wave Sky Kill, being the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Celestial Suppression technique, was chosen to be passed down orally and not left in written form. For Chen Fei, naturally, this was somewhat regrettable. Although he had restored most of the Raging Wave Sky Kill from the fragments of Wu Shihui¡¯s soul, there were still some omissions. The inheritance stone in Chen Fei¡¯s hand right now contained a fragmented top-grade Seventh Rank martial art from the Wu Meng Clan. This martial art, Chen Fei was already aware of, from when he first read Ji Tong¡¯s soul memories. Since it was incomplete and also unclear where the deficiency lay, the Open Heaven Realm of the Wu Meng Clan had not pursued its cultivation. At most, they occasionally took it out for enlightenment, to see if it could possibly provide insight to increase their inspiration. Because of this, this fragmented Seventh Rank top-grade martial art¡¯s inheritance stone was preserved. Chen Fei devoted his mental defense into it, and an hour later, Chen Fei withdrew his mental defense, his gaze seemingly pensive. ¡°Found martial art, Chaotic Primordial Dao Body Technique (incomplete).¡± Life¡¯s opportunities are indeed curious. Just a moment ago, Chen Fei was thinking about what martial art to possibly fuse with Celestial Suppression to slightly obscure the aura traces it revealed. Then, while sorting through this collection of the Wu Meng Clan, he discovered that the martial art recorded in this inheritance stone was actually an internally cultivating method from external influences. No wonder the Wu Meng Clan only considered this martial art and did not truly cultivate it, as it was somewhat different from the usual techniques cultivated by cultivators. Being in a state of incompleteness, it was naturally even harder to discern. The usual elemental power techniques, like Raging Wave Sky Kill and the Raging Waves Sky Technique that Chen Fei himself fused, start with Divine Soul Elemental Force, then transform the Source Point Space, and finally the physique. Basically, every cultivator is all-rounded, without the situation where the physique is weak and the elemental force is stronger. Chen Fei had actually specialized a bit too much because of Celestial Suppression, which made his physique far stronger than his own cultivation realm. Other cultivators probably wanted to specialize like Chen Fei, after all, it made one stronger in battle. But if they had the time and energy, perhaps their elemental force realm would have already reached the next level. Sometimes it wasn¡¯t a matter of desire, but rather that practical circumstances simply wouldn¡¯t allow it, as they lacked enough insight and time. The Chaos Opening Dao Body Technique, first cultivated the physique, and once the physique was developed, it then permeated into the Divine Soul Elemental Force and the Source Point Space. This too was considered a specialized martial art, where the physique would be much stronger than the elemental force realm, but the specialization wasn¡¯t too severe. This technique was likely created by a race according to its own characteristics and wasn¡¯t very suitable for other races. Not every race had great aptitude in body forging. The Chaos Opening Dao Body Technique also cultivated the four main rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, albeit with a bias; the rule of Earth was emphasized more, driving the power of the other three main rules of Water, Fire, and Wind. This was probably the reason why the Wu Meng Clan decided to retain and contemplate this technique after acquiring it, as they now primarily practiced the rule of Earth in their Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei thought for a moment and tried to fuse the Chaos Opening Dao Body Technique with the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression. On the panel, the two techniques collided and then Celestial Suppression engulfed the light sphere of the Chaos Opening Dao Body Technique altogether. The Chaos Opening Dao Body Technique disappeared, and the new fusion technique was still called Celestial Suppression. Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile broadly, as the two techniques had no comparability whatsoever, hence Celestial Suppression didn¡¯t even change its name. The panel, according to Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts, showed that the fundamentals of Celestial Suppression hadn¡¯t changed after the fusion, still cultivating the two main rules of Cause and Effect and Destruction. However, the aura it exhibited underwent quite a significant change, primarily focusing on the Chaos Opening Dao Body, which was the rule of Earth. A satisfactory fusion result, which pleased Chen Fei quite a bit. Five inheritance stones appeared in Chen Fei¡¯s hands, all containing techniques collected by the Wu Meng Clan. Three of the stones contained Seventh Tier low-grade techniques, and two contained mid-grade, all inferior in level to Raging Wave Sky Kill and also incomplete. However, the Wu Meng Clan had identified where these incomplete parts were. Even though they had done so, under the circumstances where they weren¡¯t as good as Raging Wave Sky Kill, naturally, those in the Open Heaven Realm of the Wu Meng Clan wouldn¡¯t cultivate them and simply regarded them as part of the clan¡¯s heritage that might prove useful in the future. The Wu Meng Clan now had no future, and these five techniques ended up benefiting Chen Fei. Chen Fei spent two hours going through these five Seventh Tier techniques. ¡°Merge!¡± ¡°New technique discovered, Lanyu Divine Technique!¡± Merging all the techniques, including the elemental force part of Chaos Opening Dao Body Technique, the Skill Level of the new technique plummeted from nearly Great Perfection to 20% of the Entry Level, but the overall tier of the technique improved significantly. It surpassed the initial Raging Wave Sky Kill, reaching the early stages of Seventh Tier top-grade. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face, at least in terms of the main elemental power techniques he cultivated, there was no longer much difference between Chen Fei and those from large clans in the Open Heaven Realm. Upon arriving at the Xuanling Domain, he should have the chance to acquire other better Seventh Tier techniques. Whether they were incomplete or not didn¡¯t matter to Chen Fei; as long as the tier was high enough, that would suffice. Chen Fei looked up and saw that both the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell had broken through to the level of top grade Dao Artifacts, and both had a profound foundation with no sense of emptiness. As long as one was willing to invest resources, acquiring top grade Dao Artifacts was still straightforward. Of course, the resources Chen Fei poured into this could easily have been exchanged for many other top grade Dao Artifacts. However, now that they reached the level of top grade Dao Artifacts, advancing further up wasn¡¯t so easy. This was similar to advancing from the Peak of Rule Integration Realm to the Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei thought for a moment, took out Evil Clan¡¯s Lv Ji¡¯s Feather Dagger, and pointed at the blade. ¡°Crack!¡± The Feather Dagger trembled violently, fine cracks appeared on its body, and at the same time, a majestic aura of origin began to flow out. Chen Fei waved his right hand, bringing the Feather Dagger before the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only As part of the Open Heaven Realm, Chen Fei still needed two Open Heaven Profound Treasures, whether to slightly cover up the issue with his physique or because of habits formed in combat over many years. Now with ten Open Heaven Profound Treasures in hand, shattering a few to enhance the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell was putting them to good use. Besides the Feather Dagger, Chen Fei also took out several pieces of Seventh Tier low-grade spirit materials and refined them into the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell. After completing these tasks, a portion of Early Stage Heavenly Realm spiritual essence flew out, and Chen Fei shattered it, causing a massive downpour of epiphanies to descend in the cultivation room. Seventh Tier Celestial Suppression, Lanyu Divine Technique, the secondary rule of Earth, a myriad of insights surfaced in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. Chapter 1189 - Chapter 1189: Chapter 1145: Jumping Out of the Three Realms Chapter 1189: Chapter 1145: Jumping Out of the Three Realms The seventh-tier Celestial Suppression was definitely a technique Chen Fei needed to cultivate, as a significant portion of his battle strength came from it. Now, he initially focused on the Causality Rule for this seventh-tier Celestial Suppression and then on the Destruction Rule. Once Chen Fei made progress, his battle strength would increase significantly. For the remaining two places of comprehension, Chen Fei hesitated initially, but ultimately he reserved one spot for the Lanyu Divine Technique, a principal elemental power technique. Because comprehension of the rules was now limited by the capacity of Chen Fei¡¯s soul, he actually couldn¡¯t maximize the benefit of the epiphanies. Therefore, if both comprehension spots were given to secondary rules, from a cost-performance standpoint, it would not be considered high. Moments later, the epiphany in the cultivation room returned to normal, and Chen Fei slowly opened his eyes. The seventh-tier Celestial Suppression had reached the entry level, but even after using a dose of early-stage spiritual essence, the skill level of the seventh-tier Celestial Suppression had not increased by much. Clearly, cultivating the seventh-tier Celestial Suppression was going to be a lengthy process. But since the cultivation involved two such powerful main rules, being slow was normal. The skill level of the Lanyu Divine Technique progressed from 20% at the entry stage to 35%. Compared to the previously used Raging Waves Sky Technique, using the same early-stage Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence, the increase in skill level was somewhat less. But the Lanyu Divine Technique was a top-grade seventh-tier martial arts technique; slower progress, yet deeper understanding of the Open Heaven Realm was expected. The secondary rule ¡°Weight¡± had previously garnered thirty fragments of rules in the soul. After this session of cultivation, the number of rule fragments had reached fifty. wuxiaworld.site This was an unexpected joy, as previously with the same early-stage Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence, cultivating two types of secondary rules resulted in an increase of ten fragments for each rule. Now, with his talent increasing and only focusing on one secondary rule, Chen Fei¡¯s soul withstood the short-term impact of the rule fragments, resulting in a significant increase in the fragments gained in one comprehension. A smile involuntarily appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he held a new portion of Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence, crushing it in his hand, and a majestic wave of epiphany descended again. Including what had just been used, all the spiritual essence totaled up to six doses, among which, the middle-stage Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence could barely count as two doses. The practice with spiritual essence was a matter of fleeting beauty, lasting only for a brief moment. Thus, these doses of spiritual essence were exhausted in less than half an hour. Although the duration was short, the gains were substantial. Other Open Heaven Realm cultivators, despite diligent seclusion, did not have stable returns; sometimes making significant discoveries within a century or getting stuck on a difficult cultivation point for thousands of years. For Chen Fei, as long as the epiphanies were sufficient, the gains from cultivation were proportionately large, with very little deviation. After using these doses of Open Heaven Realm spiritual essence, the skill level of the seventh-tier Celestial Suppression reached 30% entry level. Although it was only 30% at the entry level, Chen Fei could distinctly feel a new rule emerging within his physique¨Cthe Causality Rule. Chen Fei also had comprehensions in the Causality Rule. Within the sixth-tier heritage of the human race, there were methods for cultivating the Causality Secondary Rule, and Dao Yuefeng was a strong practitioner of this path. Using this, he deduced the location of Lv Ji from the Evil Clans, acquiring precious time for the human race. Chen Fei knew how to cultivate, and there were even several fragments of the Causality Secondary Rule in his soul. But at this moment, the Causality Secondary Rule in his soul seemed insignificant compared to the Causality Rule within his physique. Standing in the secret chamber, Chen Fei felt serene, as all the causal karmic afflictions trying to affect him were now deflected by a force, not touching him in the slightest. Stepping out of the Three Realms, not within the Five Elements? Chen Fei¡¯s gaze fluctuated; there was somewhat an implication of being unaffected by all laws. Even now, with only 30% proficiency in the seventh-tier Celestial Suppression¡¯s entry level, if there wasn¡¯t a full comprehension of the Causality Main Rule in the seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm, no one could deduce Chen Fei¡¯s information and location. Once Chen Fei completed the cultivation of the Causality Main Rule within his physique, allowing the power and causality, two main rules, to work together, even those who specialized in the Causality Main Rule at the Open Heaven Realm couldn¡¯t deduce information about Chen Fei. As for whether the eighth-tier could do so, Chen Fei didn¡¯t know; the eighth-tier realm was still an extremely unfamiliar field for him. At this point, besides possessing characteristics of being unaffected by all laws, the inevitability of successful strikes also became apparent within Celestial Suppression. To cause due to effect, as the comprehension of future causality deepens, even if the opponent hid within formations, Chen Fei might strike the opponent directly across the formations. It was somewhat unreasonable, but power and causality, these two main rules combined, worked just like that. Celestial Suppression was making notable progress; Chen Fei¡¯s principal elemental power technique, the Lanyu Divine Technique, was not falling short, advancing directly from entry level all the way to more than halfway through Great Perfection. Reaching more than halfway through Great Perfection with a seventh-tier top-grade technique, was already at the level of a major clan¡¯s mid-stage Open Heaven Realm, rare among those at the early stages of the Open Heaven Realm. And as Chen Fei cultivated the Lanyu Divine Technique to Great Perfection, he could distinctly feel some subtle changes in his soul and elemental power. These subtle changes not only allowed Chen Fei¡¯s soul and elemental power to become more imposing during strikes, but also reduced the burden of rules on the soul during cultivation. Meaning, as the skill level of his principal technique continued to rise, if Chen Fei comprehended rules even faster in the future, it likely wouldn¡¯t be hindered by the limitations of his soul. Martial arts, in themselves, are one of the best methods to continuously enhance a cultivator¡¯s soul, elemental power, and resonance with rules. With significant progress in martial arts, the secondary rule ¡°Weight¡± directly condensed into a complete secondary rule during this session of cultivation. By this time, Chen Fei¡¯s soul harbored two secondary rules pertaining to the earth. What was more eerie, however, was that today was actually the first day of Chen Fei breaking into the Open Heaven Realm. After depleting the spiritual essence of the Open Heaven Realm, Chen Fei did not stop cultivating but instead began to shatter mid-grade primordial crystals for cultivation. Dozens of mid-grade primordial crystals were equivalent to a single rule crystal back in the day, but now, rule crystals were not much use to Chen Fei anymore. So if Chen Fei wanted to maintain cost-effective cultivation, he would shatter about a thousand mid-grade crystals a day. If there were enough mid-grade primordial crystals, epiphanies could continue to increase, but unfortunately, after simplifying for the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression, Chen Fei didn¡¯t have many mid-grade primordial crystals left. Time leisurely drifted by. As Chen Fei secluded himself in meditation deep within his chamber, under the pressure of warriors from the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm, a slaughter was carried out on the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. War, sometimes, is not about right or wrong, only about which side one stands on. Five days later, the Human Clan¡¯s Rule Integration Realm returned to Han Yun City, and ever since then, the Ice Race and the Evil Clans ceased to exist as races in the Black Stone Domain. By this moment, the Black Stone Domain had actually been in upheaval for several days, as other races discovered that Meng City had been leveled, and the Wu Meng Clan had been obliterated. Afterward, the matter of the Human Clan cleaning up the Ice Race and Evil Clans came to be known by other races, and various speculations spread through the Black Stone Domain. The Gong Clan and the Hill Clan, previously dispatched by the Wu Meng Clan to Han Yun City, were now trembling with dread within their own regions. Hearing the command of the Wu Meng Clan, the Gong Clan and the Hill Clan did not dare to disobey and began preparing their legions, but just as they were about to set out, they found that they could no longer contact the Wu Meng clan. The disappearance of the Wu Meng Clan was certainly related to the Human Clan and, of course, the powerful Xuan Clan. Yet, what exactly happened remained unclear, and no race dared to investigate for fear that they too, might disappear within the Black Stone Domain. In a blink of an eye, a month swiftly passed. Above Han Yun City, a fleet of enormous wooden ships spanned the sky, with all the members of the Human Clan on these nine massive ships. Many humans looked down at Han Yun City below with hints of nostalgia in their eyes; after all, it was the land of their birth and growth. Yet at the same time, they were filled with anticipation towards the Xuanling Domain, where they were heading. The Human Clan were about to move from a corner of the Return to Nothing Realm, the Black Stone Domain, to a land more suited for cultivation and development. After tens of thousands of years of laying dormant, the Human Clan was finally ready to soar. ¡°Set sail!¡± Chen Fei stood at the front of the nine massive ships, his voice spreading far and wide, and as his words fell, the nine massive ships started moving majestically toward the direction of the Xuanling Domain. A day later, the news of the Human Clan departing the Black Stone Domain traveled fast, and concurrently, the news of a newly emerged individual in Open Heaven Realm among the Human Clan reverberated in the ears of all beings in the Black Stone Domain. The Human Clan had an Open Heaven Realm individual! No wonder they wanted to leave the Black Stone Domain! An indescribable, unclear emotion hovered in the hearts of all races in the Black Stone Domain. All being native creatures of the Black Stone Domain, on this day, the Human Race seemed to be severing ties with them, becoming fundamentally different from them henceforth. Two months later. The nine massive ships of the Human Clan were still racing across the sky, and the Xuan Clan¡¯s gigantic ship was only a hundred miles away, both fleets sailing side by side. On the main ship of the Human Race, in one of the cabins, lay a person on the bed, none other than Dao Yuefeng. Suddenly, the pupils beneath Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyelids moved rapidly and then abruptly opened as he instantly flashed to the edge of the bed, vigilantly surveying his surroundings. After a moment, apparently finding no danger, Dao Yuefeng let out a slight sigh of relief, sensing that all his injuries had fully healed, his eyes revealing a hint of confusion. He knew how severe his injuries had been but now, unexpectedly, not a single sequelae remained. Faint voices came from outside the cabin; Dao Yuefeng left the bed, approached the cabin door, and then opened it. Bright sunlight fell on Dao Yuefeng¡¯s cheeks. Seemingly unused to sunlight, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyes involuntarily squinted slightly. ¡°You¡¯re awake!¡± Fellow members, sensing the movement in this cabin, appeared one by one, all of them with smiles on their faces, looking at Dao Yuefeng. Dao Yuefeng, looking at Qiu Gongzhi and the others, was filled with perplexing thoughts for a moment. He had thought he would never wake up again, given the desperate measures he had taken and the nature of his injuries, which seemed beyond the capabilities of the Human Clan to heal. Or perhaps by the time he woke up, the world would have transformed, well beyond recognition. But now, it seemed that not much time had passed at all? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only ¡°Welcome back!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s figure emerged, looking at Dao Yuefeng with a smile on his face. Dao Yuefeng, looking at Chen Fei, felt even more perplexed. Dao Yuefeng gazed into the distance, sensing the joy and laughter of humans on the nine ships, wondering, had they won the war against the Evil Clans? And now, where were they headed? Chapter 1190 - Chapter 1190: Chapter 1146: Such a Prosperous Age Chapter 1190: Chapter 1146: Such a Prosperous Age ¡°Can¡¯t make sense of a lot of things? When I first woke up, I nearly tore the cabin apart,¡± Emperor Sun Zhongqing stepped forward with a smile. Listening to Emperor Sun Zhongqing¡¯s words, several people around him chuckled softly because their experiences were exactly like his, their thoughts still completely immersed in that initial confrontation with the Black Demon. Overwhelming, seemingly endless and inexhaustible¨Cthe profound despair of facing the Black Demon is something that those who have never gone through it could never understand. Apart from Dao Yuefeng, the other twelve at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm who were within the Qiankun Cauldron at that time all nearly died in a comatose state. It was extraordinary that upon waking, they all erupted with their own power, showing remarkable control. Dao Yuefeng looked at Emperor Sun Zhongqing, waiting for him to continue, as this statement hadn¡¯t answered Dao Yuefeng¡¯s confusion. At this moment, Dao Yuefeng could see that everyone¡¯s emotions were very stable, including those of the human race on the nine giant ships, each relaxed in their mental defense. If they were still in a state of war with the Evil Clans, such emotions would definitely not be present among the people. Tens of miles away from the human race¡¯s giant ships, Dao Yuefeng sensed the aura of another race. Compared to the human race, the pressure given by those ships was immense; despite not deliberately displaying any momentum, Dao Yuefeng felt a panic akin to facing a primordial beast. This was Dao Yuefeng¡¯s Causality Secondary Rule, issuing a warning to him to stay away quickly. Compared to other human Rule Integration Realm Peaks, Dao Yuefeng¡¯s perception was undoubtedly more acute. ¡°Old Yue, we¡¯ve won. The Evil Clans have been wiped out by us, so have the Ice Race. Our human race is now the peak power in the Black Stone Domain,¡± Weng Zongfang announced loudly, pride spilling from his words. ¡°We¡¯ve won?¡± wuxiaworld.site A glint of light flashed in Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyes. Had they truly won? Compared to their initial state, the human Rule Integration Realm had lost more than seventy percent, judging from what Dao Yuefeng could sense. And the number of those in Sun Moon Realm had also greatly diminished. Three peaks of Rule Integration Realm were missing; instead, Yu Wuheng, who had long been unable to breakthrough, now emerged as a peak power. His master, Jiang Chengji, had also smoothly advanced to the peak of the Rule Integration Realm. Yang Qingyuan, who had been stalled in the late stages of the Rule Integration Realm for years, also broke through to the peak. The total number of peaks in the Rule Integration Realm remained the same, yet overall, the numbers had significantly dropped. The losses were undoubtedly severe, but if it was this price paid to win the war against the Evil and Ice Clans, it seems the human race had won far too easily. ¡°So where do we go now? Are we leaving the Black Stone Domain?¡± asked Dao Yuefeng, puzzled. If they had won, why leave the Black Stone Domain? If the Ice and Evil Clans had disappeared, then the human race should become the mightiest race in the domain. ¡°We¡¯re heading to the Xuanling Domain to take over the territories of the Wu Meng Clan. From now on, our human race will develop there,¡± Chen Fei said with a gentle smile. ¡°Take over the territories of the Wu Meng Clan?¡± Dao Yuefeng¡¯s eyes suddenly widened¨Cnot for any other reason but because he had heard of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s reputation. They were an extremely powerful Seventh Rank Race, any of whom¨Cif they were from the Open Heaven Realm¨Ccould easily suppress the entirety of the Black Stone Domain. The human race was now going to take over the territories of the Wu Meng Clan? What exactly had happened while he was unconscious? The more Chen Fei and the others explained, the more Dao Yuefeng¡¯s confusion grew. Seeing Dao Yuefeng¡¯s expression, Qiu Gongzhi and the others exchanged glances and burst out laughing loudly. That very expression, that very reaction, had been mirrored by Weng Zongfang and others when they had awakened. Hearing such news, their responses had been identical, for it was simply too incredible for them. The reason Weng Zongfang and the others had appeared before Dao Yuefeng, besides celebrating his awakening, was also to witness that look of astonishment upon hearing the news. They couldn¡¯t be the only ones shocked; the others had to experience it as well. A short time later, on the main ship¡¯s deck, Dao Yuefeng, stroking the Qiankun Cauldron, couldn¡¯t shake the sense of shock in his gaze. Dao Yuefeng finally understood the big and small events that had unfolded during his coma, yet even with this knowledge, it was still difficult for him to calm the emotions within. The Qiankun Cauldron, which had been forged bearing the mission to protect the human race, had gone through near destruction and remaking, and now had even advanced to the level of an Open Heaven Profound Treasure. It could be said that the Qiankun Cauldron had completely witnessed the transformation of the human race, and like the race itself, now stood at the pinnacle of history. Jiang Chengji and the other two had succeeded in breaking through to the Peak of Rule Integration Realm not only because the resources were sufficient but also because when the Qiankun Cauldron had ascended to the Open Heaven Profound Treasure level, it had benefited all human Sun Moon Realm and Rule Integration Realm practitioners. As a result of building up over a long period, not only had Jiang Chengji and the other two achieved breakthroughs, but others in the Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm had also reaped great gains. Dao Yuefeng leaned in and glanced into the cauldron; a Rule Crystal was slowly forming. According to this rate, a new Rule Crystal would emerge in about sixty to seventy years. Rule Crystals could actually be directly manufactured now, something that surpassed Dao Yuefeng¡¯s previous understanding. Of course, what surpassed Dao Yuefeng¡¯s understanding the most was Chen Fei, the human race¡¯s supreme being who had led them to carve out a new heaven and earth. Open Heaven Realm! The human race actually had their own Open Heaven Realm practitioner. It hadn¡¯t even been ten years since he fell unconscious, and now Chen Fei had broken through from the initial Sun Moon Realm all the way to the current Open Heaven Realm. Originally, when Dao Yuefeng looked at Chen Fei, he felt that Chen Fei¡¯s immense talent gave him great hope of breaking through to the Peak of the Rule Integration Realm, which was already the best outcome Dao Yuefeng could imagine. Only now did he realize how conservative his speculation had been. Killing the ancestral elder Lv Ji of the Evil Clans and beheading nine Open Heaven Realm warriors of the Wu Meng Clan, including one at the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage. Each piece of information was assaulting Dao Yuefeng¡¯s mental defenses. If this event hadn¡¯t actually happened, and Dao Yuefeng had suddenly heard about it, he would have felt as though he was listening to a story, and an utterly preposterous one at that. Dao Yuefeng turned around, looked at everyone, and didn¡¯t say a word of thanks because everyone was doing it for the human race. Just as no one thanked Dao Yuefeng for sacrificing himself for the people and buying the human race precious time in the past. If it had not been for Dao Yuefeng¡¯s desperate tracking of Lv Ji¡¯s whereabouts, the war between the human race, the Ice Race, and the Evil Clans might have ended very quickly, because False Open Heaven Realm practitioners were an unstoppable force for the human race. All the Rule Integration Realm warriors of the human race who had been injured and fallen unconscious had now fully recovered. Meanwhile, Chen Fei consolidated the martial arts he learned in the Rule Integration Realm and finally compiled a set of cultivation techniques, the Desolate God Technique! The Nine Heavens Star Kill of the Wu Meng Clan was actually decent, being one of the top-tier techniques among the sixth grade, but this martial art was more skewed towards the characteristics of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Race. The martial arts created by any race naturally tended to favor their own kind, aligning more with their racial characteristics. Thus, directly practicing the Nine Heavens Star Kill would make it bearable for the human race, but it would cause discomfort in cultivating and ultimately slow down their progress. Therefore, Chen Fei extracted the cultivation methods of the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind four Fourth Level Rules from his Great Completion Desolate Universe God Slaying Technique, as well as the method for breaking through to Open Heaven Realm. From that moment on, the human race finally had a complete Sixth-Tier heritage. Breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm using Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind is deemed as the simplest method. Main Rule breakthroughs are extraordinarily difficult, even for non-dominant Rules like Space. However, after some thought, Chen Fei still decided to keep the cultivation method of the Space Main Rule, on the off chance a genius might emerge in the human race¡¯s future and use it to break through to the Open Heaven Realm ¡ª it¡¯s a possibility. In addition to the cultivation techniques, Chen Fei also placed many sixth-grade spiritual materials which he didn¡¯t need into the Qiankun Cauldron. When Chen Fei entered the Qiankun Mansion, all he needed to do was display his talent to receive a continuous cultivation allotment, a gift from the entire human race; the human race didn¡¯t need Chen Fei to make any significant contribution at that time. They only hoped that if Chen Fei grew up, he could protect the human race. Now that Chen Fei had indeed grown up, giving back these spiritual materials was naturally expected. With these spiritual materials, the severely damaged Rule Integration Realm and Sun Moon Realm warriors of the human race could quickly grow stronger. Once they arrived at the Xuanling Domain, relying on the various spiritual materials within the former territory of the Wu Meng Clan, the growth of the human race would enter a positive cycle. After handling these two matters, Chen Fei returned to his regular cultivation routine. Over the past two months, thanks to daily shattering of mid-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed was quite satisfactory. With Chen Fei¡¯s current talent, although he was merely average within the Open Heaven Realm, he still possessed the Open Heaven Realm¡¯s insight, and with the support of accurate enlightenment provided by his abilities, he could deduce and extend the principles, which was still feasible. In fact, the mid-grade Primordial Crystals seized from the Wu Meng Clan had already been depleted in the first month. Therefore, in the second month, Chen Fei took a trip to the neighboring Xuan Clan. The Xuan Clan warmly received Chen Fei and upon learning of his intentions, promptly bought Wu Shihui¡¯s Thousand Layered Blade and the low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure, Slaughter Blade. For the Xuan Clan, the mid-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasures were worth purchasing. As for the Slaughter Blade, it was originally stolen by the Wu Meng Clan from the Xuan Clan, so naturally, they bought it back now that they saw it. As for other Open Heaven Profound Treasures, the Open Heaven Realm warriors of the Xuan Clan were already fully equipped, and buying more wouldn¡¯t be of much use to them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The Thousand Layered Blade and the Slaughter Blade yielded Chen Fei a total of forty thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, allowing him forty more days of joyful cultivation. And then came all sorts of seventh-tier spiritual materials; Chen Fei took out all he didn¡¯t need, and in the end, they were exchanged for thirty thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. In two months¡¯ time, Celestial Suppression had advanced from three-tenths to just under three and a half-tenths within the Entry Level, with the Causality Main Rule slightly increasing. Compared to cultivating with spiritual essence, relying solely on mid-grade Primordial Crystals was indeed slower. The Lanyu Divine Technique progressed from just over halfway through Great Perfection to eighty percent complete. In another two months, Chen Fei could cultivate the Lanyu Divine Technique to the stage of Perfection. Chapter 1191 - Chapter 1191: Chapter 1147: Establishing Authority Chapter 1191: Chapter 1147: Establishing Authority ¡°` The third secondary rule of earth, twenty fragments of rules have been comprehended. If Chen Fei doesn¡¯t lack mid-grade Primordial Crystals in the future, based on the current pace, it would take about three to four years to fully condense the main rule of earth. By then, having already reached the Great Completion realm with the Lanyu Divine Technique, the bottleneck of the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage would be child¡¯s play for Chen Fei to break through. With such a speed of cultivation, if anyone says Chen Fei is not the reincarnation of a Great Power, probably no one would believe them. Another ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and within the cabin, two different sets of rules resonated and shook in succession. Chen Fei opened his eyes from cultivation and watched as the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell radiated dazzling brilliance, their internal power undergoing drastic changes and leaping towards a higher level. For weapons, evolving from Dao Artifacts to Open Heaven Profound Treasures is a matter of progressing or regressing. If it fails, the lightest outcome would be a regression to a mid-grade Dao Artifact, and it would be nearly impossible to repair. If more serious, they would be completely crushed to pieces. After all, an Open Heaven Profound Treasure possesses the power of Open Heaven, and if the weapons themselves cannot control it, they naturally blow themselves to pieces. To elevate the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell to a new level, Chen Fei had already used two low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasures to nourish them with their origin. It is precisely because they absorbed the origin of those two Open Heaven Profound Treasures that the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell now have enough power to break through. wuxiaworld.site The resonance of the rules in the space was sometimes slow and sometimes fast, and whenever the resonance subsided slightly, the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell would forcefully intensify it to help themselves complete the final breakthrough. Time and again, despite their efforts, neither the Qianyuan Sword nor the Concealment Bell could cross that final step. Their current aura, though much stronger than a top-grade Dao Artifact, had not truly transformed successfully. The Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell began to tremble slightly as if they also understood their current predicament, gearing up all their power for a last-ditch effort. But as power was accumulated, it was discovered that it could not be elevated further, and the accumulated power was rapidly declining. Clearly, this time the breakthrough attempt, unless there is an unexpected turn, both the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell would fail. The path to becoming an Open Heaven Profound Treasure is exceedingly difficult, and the foundation of the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell wasn¡¯t very solid to begin with. Though Chen Fei has replenished them multiple times, one thing cannot be overlooked: the time has been too short. The Qianyuan Sword has been with Chen Fei since the Body Tempering stage, and the Concealment Bell joined a little later when Chen Fei had reached the Combined Aperture stage. But no matter how early or late, both weapons have been with Chen Fei for just a few decades. Chen Fei could go from the Body Tempering stage to the Open Heaven Realm in just a few decades, that was because he had many adventures that ordinary cultivators could not even imagine. For the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell, Chen Fei was their greatest adventure; hence, they evolved to top-grade Dao Artifacts and even had the chance to try transforming into Open Heaven Profound Treasures. But time was still too short, and the foundations in the weapons were too weak. However, as mentioned before, Chen Fei is indeed the greatest adventure for the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell, and since Chen Fei is still beside them, he wouldn¡¯t possibly let the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell fail in their transformation. The Heavenly Heart Hammer flew out from Chen Fei¡¯s sleeve, and with a gentle pat of his right hand, the hammer shook violently, splitting open with origin aura leaking from the cracks. With a gentle wave, Chen Fei directed the Heavenly Heart Hammer to position itself between the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. The origin within the hammer was forcibly drawn out and surged into the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell. With this aid, the power of the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell, which had started to wane, suddenly surged. This time, having learned from previous lessons, the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell did not immediately attempt to assault the seventh-tier barrier but continued to accumulate power within themselves. When the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell felt that the power inside them could no longer be contained, they surged at the seventh-tier barrier in an instant. ¡°Zing!¡± ¡°Clang!¡± A clear sword cry and a deep bell chime rang out, causing the vital energy of heaven and earth within a thousand li to suddenly vibrate. Everyone paused what they were doing and looked around in puzzlement. This wave of energy was somewhat similar to the recent transformation of the Qiankun Cauldron into an Open Heaven Profound Treasure. Was there another Dao Artifact breaking through to become an Open Heaven Profound Treasure? Many turned their heads toward the cabin where Chen Fei was located. When it came to Open Heaven Profound Treasures, only Chen Fei had this potential. The Xuan Clan, located dozens of li away, naturally also sensed this wave of energy. With their rich experience, they immediately perceived the initial vibrations of newly formed Open Heaven Profound Treasures. All they could say was that the human race is truly flourishing, with Open Heaven Profound Treasures appearing one after another. Unlike the Xuan Clan, it would take at least a few thousand years to possibly welcome a new Open Heaven Realm expert, and even then, their inheritance is considered well-ordered. Inside the cabin, the light on the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell had completely retracted, and the mighty power of Open Heaven flowed through them. After following Chen Fei for several decades, they had transformed into Open Heaven Profound Treasures, a tremendous fortune for mere lower realm weapons. The Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell flew beside Chen Fei, their emanating spirituality filled with joy and excitement. A smile appeared on Chen Fei¡¯s face as he took the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell into his Source Point Space to nourish their power. ¡°` Chen Fei closed his eyes once again, immersing himself in his daily cultivation practices. In the blink of an eye, another month had passed. On this day, after more than three months of travel, the fleets of the human race and the Xuan Clan finally reached the border of the Xuan Clan¡¯s territory. Although the Xuanling Domain bordered the Black Stone Domain, there was, in fact, a vast wasteland between them. This region was sparsely inhabited by living creatures and instead concealed various eerie entities. Earlier, the ships of the two races had spent over ten days flying through this desolate area before making their way across. With the power of the two races, common eerie beings would not dare to cause trouble, allowing them to pass through quite smoothly. Today, they finally arrived in the Xuan Clan¡¯s territory. After six more days, the ships of the two races entered the Xuan Clan¡¯s principal city, Lingbo City. The nine giant ships carried numerous individuals from the human race, making it impractical for them to disembark. Instead, they simply floated in the air. The Xuan Clan hosted a banquet for all cultivators of the human race above the Rule Integration Realm in the central hall of Lingbo City, a gesture of welcome to the human race¡¯s first arrival in the Xuanling Domain. The Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm beings were extremely courteous to the human race and did not put on any airs, the reason for which naturally lay with Chen Fei. During the journey of these past three months, they had witnessed Chen Fei remaining almost constantly in seclusion, never resting for a moment. And in terms of results, they could vaguely sense that Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation seemed to have increased by a considerable amount. In the hearts of the Xuan Clan, Chen Fei was considered the reincarnation of a Great Power, possibly in possession of a Supreme Treasure. Coupled with such an attitude towards cultivating, his future achievements were hard to estimate. Anyway, Supreme Treasures were something their Xuan Clan had no capability to covet; better to focus on forming an alliance in peace. With Chen Fei in their ranks, the human race¡¯s position was now on an equal footing with them, and should things go smoothly, it was possible that the entire human race might even surpass the Xuan Clan in the future. It all depended on what level Chen Fei¡¯s previous life had attained; he might reach that level again before his pace of cultivation would slow down. This viewpoint was widely accepted among the Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm and was precisely why the Xuan Clan was so amicable towards the human race. While the Xuan Clan was busy welcoming and hosting the human race, on the other hand, the message of the Xuan Clan¡¯s return had reached the Feng and Chi Clans, whose Open Heaven Realm powerhouses visited them. The Feng and Chi Clans were also seventh-tier races within the Xuanling Domain, their strengths considerably weaker than the Xuan Clan. They had assumed that the Xuan Clan¡¯s campaign against the Wu Meng Clan would be a long and drawn-out battle, never expecting the Xuan Clan to return to the Xuanling Domain so soon. Li Song of the Xuan Clan met the Open Heaven Realm powerhouses from the Feng and Chi Clans in another side hall. ¡°I must congratulate Brother Li on annihilating the Wu Meng Clan and returning in triumph!¡± Xiao Hua of the Feng Clan sensed that Li Song was unharmed and said with a smile on his face. ¡°It was just a fluke,¡± Li Song replied with a modest hand gesture. ¡°A conflict between races leaves no room for flukes; it¡¯s the Xuan Clan¡¯s superior strength that brought such a swift victory,¡± Hong Qing from the Chi Clan complimented. Li Song smiled faintly, choosing not to delve further into the subject. The news of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s extinction in the Black Stone Domain would soon spread throughout the surrounding regions, and the fact that all the Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm warriors returned unscathed would, invisibly, increase the Xuan Clan¡¯s deterrent power. Any race that wants to establish itself in the Xuanling Domain must possess such deterrent power; it is indispensable. ¡°What brings the two of you here today?¡± After exchanging courtesies with Hong Qing for a moment, Li Song had a hunch about the intentions of the visitors, but he still posed the question. ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for many years, so I won¡¯t hide my intentions from Brother Li. We¡¯ve come this time to ask if you¡¯d be willing to part with some of the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s former territories, allowing a portion to go to my Feng Clan. In exchange, we¡¯re willing to trade with other precious treasures,¡± Xiao Hua stated earnestly. ¡°I am here for the same reason. Whatever precious treasures the Xuan Clan desires, we can discuss,¡± Hong Qing added. The territories once held by the Wu Meng Clan were vast, not any smaller than those of the Xuan Clan. Now that the Xuan Clan had obliterated the Wu Meng Clan, those territories naturally belonged to the Xuan Clan. However, the numbers of the Xuan Clan were not so great, and controlling such an expansive territory was somewhat burdensome. In such circumstances, trading large tracts of territory with surrounding races could be a mutually beneficial solution. For many years, this had been the common approach in the Xuanling Domain. ¡°Sorry, but we have already promised that territory to another race, and it is no longer possible for us to trade it with you,¡± Li Song replied, his brows lightly furrowing. He had been preoccupied with winning over the human race and had consequently neglected this matter. Yet with the current strength of the human race, as long as they showed a little of their capability, defending that territory would be more than manageable. The real question now was, who would step out to challenge the human race and help them establish their authority? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Hearing Li Song¡¯s words, Xiao Hua and Hong Qing furrowed their brows and couldn¡¯t help but turn their attention to the nine giant ships floating above Lingbo City. Initially, Xiao Hua and Hong Qing had thought the ships contained vassal races collected by the Xuan Clan from the Black Stone Domain, but now it appeared that the situation differed from what they had imagined. Li Song watched Xiao Hua and Hong Qing with a slightly odd look, wondering whether these two races might do something unwise in the future. Thousands of miles away. Lv Fan bustled around, gathering information about the Black Stone Domain. Leveraging the convenience of his identity as a servant to a Late Stage Open Heaven Realm Great Power, he finally confirmed the extinction of the Evil Clans from a news merchant. Chapter 1192 - Chapter 1192: Chapter 1148 Hiring a Hitman to Kill Someone Chapter 1192: Chapter 1148 Hiring a Hitman to Kill Someone All things in the world can be commodified; where there¡¯s profit to be had, beings will follow en masse. The intelligence merchant is just such a being, reliant on the sale of various pieces of information for his income. These merchants of information had even specifically established a broad alliance, within which they exchanged all manner of news to sell to cultivators in need. Lv Fan paid allegiance to Liao Xia and came to the Xuanling Domain. The vast distance between the Xuanling Domain and the Black Stone Domain meant that Lv Fan could not possibly know what was happening in the Black Stone Domain at any given moment. If it weren¡¯t for the shattering of his soul token in his hand, Lv Fan would not have thought to inquire about the affairs of the Black Stone Domain, especially since he had left there less than a year ago. Given the situation in the Black Stone Domain at that time, even if the Wu Meng Clan and the Xuan Clan had reignited their disputes, it would not have been a matter to be resolved quickly. Yet, the soul token shattered, and the entire Evil Clans were annihilated. ¡°The human race, how could it be the human race? How could they have such strength!¡± Lv Fan looked at the message within the jade scroll in his hand, his eyes filled with disbelief. It was only normal for the human race to have been obliterated by the Evil Clans and Ice Race after suffering significant losses at the ruins of the Tun Yuan clan; how could it have turned out this way instead? ¡°I need more detailed information,¡± Lv Fan looked up at the intelligence merchant. ¡°Out of respect for Elder Liao, I¡¯ll give you another piece of information,¡± the merchant pondered for a moment before handing over another jade scroll. wuxiaworld.site Lv Fan hurriedly received it, his mental defense exploring and reading the content within. Moments later, Lv Fan looked up, his eyes filled with shock; the mighty Wu Meng Clan had been exterminated by the Xuan Clan, and the human race, favored by the Xuan Clan for reasons unknown, had migrated with the Xuan Clan to the Xuanling Domain. The intelligence merchant watched the surprise in Lv Fan¡¯s eyes and showed a slight smile. The Wu Meng Clan being exterminated and the Xuan Clan¡¯s victorious return were news that would soon spread throughout the Xuanling Domain. Therefore, this information wasn¡¯t particularly valuable, but using it as a favor at the moment was extremely beneficial. ¡°Many thanks!¡± Lv Fan looked at the intelligence merchant, bowed slightly, and then turned and left. Lv Fan returned to the courtyard where he was staying, his mind echoing with the news of his race being exterminated by the human race. Moments later, Lv Fan raised his head, the confusion in his glance entirely vanished, leaving only a cold intent to kill. Lv Fan no longer pondered how exactly the human race had managed to annihilate the Evil Clans; now, all he needed to know was that the human race was the root cause. The Xuan Clan, Lv Fan could not provoke for now, but merely a human race, that might not be the case. The human race might now be a vassal race of the Xuan Clan, and rashly targeting the human race might invite retaliation from the Xuan Clan, but Lv Fan had no intention of acting personally. With his current strength, even if he wanted to exterminate the human race, he could absolutely not accomplish it. In this world, where there is light, there must also be darkness. Even under the scorching sun, there are places obscured from its light. Lv Fan had been in the Xuanling Domain for some time, and in his routine life, Liao Xia did not require him to do any menial tasks. Liao Xia saw some talent in Lv Fan¡¯s cultivation and occasionally offered him advice, for if Lv Fan were to break through to the Open Heaven Realm, it would indeed boost Liao Xia¡¯s strength. Otherwise, with Lv Fan¡¯s current peak of Rule Integration Realm cultivation, there were many places he wouldn¡¯t even qualify to visit. Having ample free time, Lv Fan focused on cultivating and stayed informed about various situations in the Xuanling Domain to avoid being caught off guard, completely clueless. Precisely because of this, after his soul token shattered, Lv Fan was able to find the intelligence merchant so quickly and obtain the information he needed. Now, Lv Fan planned to retaliate against the human race; the intelligence merchant naturally was powerless to assist, but there was a place in the Xuanling Domain that could aid Lv Fan¨Cthe Heart Deceit Bureau. This was an extremely powerful force; named Heart Deceit, one could immediately understand the characteristic of this force. Information could be traded; likewise, the lives of other cultivators could also be bought and sold¨Cthe only difference being the price. To retaliate against the human race, Lv Fan had several options before him. Wait until he had cultivated to the Open Heaven Realm, then not only could he personally go to annihilate the human race, but possibly do so alongside several of Liao Xia¡¯s Open Heaven Realm followers. However, evolving from the peak of Rule Integration Realm to Open Heaven Realm was not an overnight task, and over such a long time, too many variables could interfere. Moreover, the fact that the human race had captured the interest of the Xuan Clan suggested that something had transpired to make the Xuan Clan willing to aid the human race. By the time he had progressed to the Open Heaven Realm, the human race might have also gained their own Open Heaven Realm, rendering all these years of waiting in vain. Aside from his own breakthrough, Lv Fan could also beg Liao Xia to take action and exterminate the entire human race. Given Liao Xia¡¯s late-stage Open Heaven Realm status and the strong race behind him, even if Liao Xia exterminated the human race, the Xuan Clan likely wouldn¡¯t dare to say much. But Lv Fan was merely a servant of Liao Xia, although talented, definitely not to the degree that Liao Xia would boldly take a stand for him. After all, Liao Xia had not turned the entire Evil Clans into his servants. Lv Fan and the other members of the Evil Clans were totally different matters in Liao Xia¡¯s eyes. Understanding this, the idea merely circled Lv Fan¡¯s mind once before he discarded it. Actually going to plead with Liao Xia would probably end up with a scolding, a loss greater than the gain. After much consideration, the only option left was to hire someone to commit murder. Targeting the human race, a race without individuals in the Open Heaven Realm, the Heart Deceit Bureau did not ask for a high price. However, this price, considered low for those in the Open Heaven Realm, was not low enough for Lv Fan. After making inquiries at the Heart Deceit Bureau, he found that the money he had was not sufficient to hire them to eliminate the human race. Unless Lv Fan was willing to use the bronze fragment he had as payment to the Heart Deceit Bureau. The bronze fragment naturally came from the ruins of the Tun Yuan Clan, initially obtained by Lv Ji, who then gave it to Lv Fan to present to Liao Xia, in hope of securing a better future. After arriving in the Xuanling Domain, Lv Fan did indeed offer this small piece of bronze, but after looking at it a few times, Liao Xia returned it to Lv Fan. This fragment was from a secondary Heavenly Origin Tripod, but its spirituality was completely lost. Not all fragments of the secondary Heavenly Origin Tripod possess powerful characteristics. It depends on the runes engraved, the degree of preservation, and the original position of the fragment in the secondary tripod. All these factors determine what specific abilities the bronze fragment holds. This bronze fragment could speed up the absorption of the vital energy of heaven and earth, which makes it a Supreme Treasure for those in the general Rule Integration Realm, but for Liao Xia in the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm, it was less significant than even a chicken rib¨Cit naturally failed to catch Liao Xia¡¯s eye. Liao Xia wasn¡¯t impressed, but the reputation of a fragment from the secondary Heavenly Origin Tripod should be more than enough to hire the Heart Deceit Bureau to eliminate a human race with no one in the Open Heaven Realm. With this thought, Lv Fan left the courtyard and headed towards the south of the city. Thousands of miles away. Xuan Clan¡¯s Li Song, after chatting with Xiao Hua of the Feng Clan and Hong Qing of the Chi Clan for a moment, decided to still introduce them to the human race. Between the Xuan Clan, Feng Clan, and Chi Clan, there were no old grudges or recent disputes, and everyone got along quite well. It was for this reason that, upon their return, Xiao Hua and Hong Qing were the first to visit. To prevent the Feng Clan and Chi Clan from making any unwise decisions, it was better to let both clans be aware of the situation. A moment later, in the grand hall of Lingbo City, Chen Fei saw Li Song bringing two individuals in the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm towards him. ¡°Brother Chen, let me introduce you. This is Brother Xiao Hua from the Feng Clan, and this is Brother Hong Qing from the Chi Clan. Everyone will be neighbors from now on, and since everyone is here today, it¡¯s a good chance to get acquainted,¡± said Li Song with a smiling face, as he introduced some basic information about the Feng and Chi Clans to Chen Fei. Xiao Hua and Hong Qing glanced at Li Song in surprise, full of doubts in their hearts. It was only after Li Song said he would introduce them to someone did Xiao Hua and Hong Qing realize that the cultivators in the ships weren¡¯t new vassal races recruited by the Xuan Clan. After all, if they were vassal races, there would be no need for such a grand introduction. They then entered the grand hall of Lingbo City, observing the environment where several Open Heaven Realm members of the Xuan Clan were laughing and talking¨Cit was clearly a welcoming feast. Having just returned to Lingbo City, the Xuan Clan organized this feast to welcome the human race, a gesture of utmost respect that made Xiao Hua and Hong Qing even more serious about the upcoming meeting. It wasn¡¯t until Xiao Hua and Hong Qing saw the human in front of them, a mere early-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivator, being addressed as ¡°Brother Chen¡± by Li Song. This was a relationship among equals. If Li Song hadn¡¯t already explained that this human came from the remote Black Stone Domain, Xiao Hua and Hong Qing might have thought this human belonged to a powerful branch of some formidable race. ¡°I¡¯ve seen the two of you!¡± Chen Fei said, greeting Hong Qing and the other with a bow. Within the Memory Fragments of Wizard Shihui, there were parts concerning the Feng and Chi Clans. In terms of strength, both clans were significantly weaker than the Xuan Clan. Even among those in the same Open Heaven Realm middle stage, Li Song was stronger than either Xiao Hua or Hong Qing. Besides the difference in top combat power, the quantity of Xuan Clan¡¯s initial Open Heaven Realm cultivators also far exceeded those of the Feng and Chi Clans. Previously, the strength of the Wu Meng Clan was also somewhat stronger than that of the Feng and Chi Clans. As a result, the resources within the territories occupied by the Wu Meng Clan were superior to those of the Feng and Chi Clans. After Chen Fei greeted with a bow, Xiao Hua and Hong Qing, not putting on airs, also returned the gesture. After chatting casually for a moment, Li Song was thinking of taking Xiao Hua and Hong Qing away, as this place was currently hosting a feast to welcome the human race. It was somewhat inappropriate for the Feng and Chi Clans to stay here. ¡°Would you two be interested in buying some low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasures?¡± Chen Fei quickly spoke up to keep the three of them. Mid-grade Primordial Crystals don¡¯t last long¨Cthousands a day, and the mid-grade Primordial Crystals Chen Fei had recently traded from the Xuan Clan were already more than half depleted. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only With the remaining mid-grade Primordial Crystals, less than two months of cultivating would use them all up. Without mid-grade Primordial Crystals, Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation speed would suffer significantly, and breaking through to the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm within four years would be impossible. ¡°Low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure?¡± Xiao Hua and the other paused for a moment, then saw Chen Fei pulling out five Open Heaven Profound Treasures from his sleeve. These five low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasures were significantly damaged in spirituality, but that was not the key point. The crucial aspect was that an early-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivator possessed five Open Heaven Profound Treasures, and these treasures felt oddly familiar to Xiao Hua and the other. Chapter 1193 - Chapter 1193: Chapter 1149: Shocking the World Chapter 1193: Chapter 1149: Shocking the World ¡°This Open Heaven Profound Treasure was well-nurtured before, but its spirituality¡­¡± Xiao Hua looked at the five Open Heaven Profound Treasures, one of which quite suited his liking. Instinctively, he wanted to haggle over the price. In his clan, several juniors at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm held considerable hope of breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm. If the price was right, he would prepare a low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure in advance. If any junior really broke through to the Open Heaven Realm, then they wouldn¡¯t be without a weapon to use. But as Xiao Hua spoke, his expression suddenly changed, and he finally remembered where that inexplicable familiarity came from. These Open Heaven Profound Treasures were previously in the hands of several Open Heaven Realm members of the Wu Meng Clan! As races sharing borders, the Open Heaven Realm members were quite familiar with each other, and everyone was aware of the specific Open Heaven Profound Treasures the others used. Xiao Hua hadn¡¯t recognized them immediately mainly because his subconscious felt that the Wu Meng Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Profound Treasures should all be in the hands of the Xuan Clan now. After all, the Xuan Clan had annihilated the Wu Meng Clan and seized all their resources; it was a given. Yet now, how could these five Open Heaven Profound Treasures of the Wu Meng Clan end up in the hands of this human, Chen Fei? Xiao Hua thought of Li Song specifically bringing them to meet Chen Fei, with a reception to wipe away the dust of travel and talks as equals, an idea suddenly formed in Xiao Hua¡¯s mind. This human, Chen Fei, possessed frightening battle strength? The Xuan Clan had eliminated the Wu Meng Clan so quickly, and not a single member of the Xuan Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm was lost, all because of this human¡¯s help? Thus, the Xuan Clan came to the Xuanling Domain with this human and gave them the territories of the former Wu Meng Clan as a way to thank the human race and to win them over? wuxiaworld.site As Xiao Hua realized this, Hong Qing felt the same. That moment, all their previous doubts were resolved, and the attitudes of Xiao Hua and Hong Qing towards Chen Fei became much more cordial. Li Song, standing beside them, couldn¡¯t help but smile as he saw the change in attitude from Xiao Hua and Hong Qing. Li Song could guess what Xiao Hua and Hong Qing might be thinking at this moment; their wildest guess was probably that the human race and the Xuan Clan joined forces to utterly destroy the Wu Meng Clan. But in reality, Chen Fei alone had slain nine Open Heaven Realm members of the Wu Meng Clan. If he hadn¡¯t seen it with his own eyes, Li Song himself would find it hard to believe that someone at the Early Stage of Open Heaven Realm could accomplish such a mind-boggling feat, hence the misunderstanding by Xiao Hua and Hong Qing was almost inevitable. Li Song didn¡¯t elaborate further; the Xuan Clan and the human race collaborating to eliminate the Wu Meng Clan was a speculation that, in fact, served both the human race and the Xuan Clan best. The Xuan Clan had increased its deterrence, and with the human race now settling in the former territory of the Wu Meng Clan, other races would not dare to underestimate them. If the fact that Chen Fei alone had slaughtered nine Open Heaven Realm members of the Wu Meng Clan became known, it might attract a lot of unnecessary trouble due to its sensational nature, which might not be beneficial for the human race. After all, Chen Fei was really just at the Early Stage of Open Heaven Realm, and he didn¡¯t have the backing of another powerful race. Many Open Heaven Realm members might instinctively suspect that Chen Fei possessed a Supreme Treasure, and some might even consider banding together to kill him and seize it. Li Song still hoped that Chen Fei could grow steadily, as that would be in the best interest of the Xuan Clan. After some bargaining, Chen Fei sold three of the five Open Heaven Profound Treasures from his collection for ten thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. The value of a low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure is just that, three to five thousand; given the spirituality of the treasures Chen Fei held was compromised, selling them at a middle price was quite reasonable. ¡°Brother Chen, the territory formerly belonging to the Wu Meng Clan is quite large. If you ever intend to sell some of it, remember to contact me,¡± Xiao Hua said, leveraging the relationship built through their recent transaction as he was about to leave, still somewhat covetous of the territory which once belonged to the Wu Meng Clan. ¡°Sure!¡± Chen Fei replied with a smile, not showing any displeasure. Xiao Hua and Hong Qing saluted Chen Fei and then left with Li Song. Chen Fei sensed the ten thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals newly added within the Concealment Bell and shook his head slightly; for him, these mid-grade Primordial Crystals only prolonged his cultivation by ten days. For the average person at the Early Stage of the Open Heaven Realm, this would be considered a very large amount of Primordial Crystals; after all, the total wealth of someone at the Early Stage of the Open Heaven Realm probably only amounted to ten thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. One could only say that the method Chen Fei used to shatter mid-grade Primordial Crystals to extract rich epiphanies for cultivation was too costly. The territory the human race was about to move to possessed quite a few resource birthplaces, some of which were Seventh Rank Spirit Materials. These resource birthplaces, if managed properly, could continuously yield Seventh Rank Spirit Materials, which are fundamental for the development of a race. However, the production rate of spirit materials is not fast, especially for Seventh Rank Spirit Materials; it often takes hundreds or even thousands of years. Normal Open Heaven Realm members can afford to wait since they generally have very long lifespans. Sixth-Tier cultivators at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm have lifespans of up to ten thousand years. Once they make a breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm, their lifespan instantly increases to sixty thousand years. With each breakthrough in the Open Heaven Realm, the lifespan increases by a further ten thousand years, reaching up to ninety thousand years at the Peak of Open Heaven Realm. So much for what is called ¡°Longevity.¡± Therefore, within the territory, the birth of resources starts from hundreds to thousands of years, which isn¡¯t much for someone in the Open Heaven Realm. However, for Chen Fei, who hadn¡¯t even reached a hundred years since he started cultivating, waiting hundreds of years for the birth of seventh-rank spiritual materials was overly prolonged. Moreover, a common seventh-rank spiritual material actually couldn¡¯t fetch much money, and for Chen Fei¡¯s cultivation needs, it was but a drop in the bucket. The Xuan Clan hosted the human race for three days and nights, after which Li Song personally led the human race to the former territory of the Wu Meng Clan. The Xuan Clan wanted to provide some craftsmen to the human race, but Chen Fei politely declined. The human race had its own craftsmen, and for cultivators above the Mountain Sea Realm, moving mountains and filling seas was trivial; building a few cities would not even take a day. The most that could be a hassle was the arrangement of formations. And the arrangement of formations surely had to be done personally to be reassuring. Half a month later, a majestic city rose from the ground within the human race¡¯s territory. Dao Yuefeng and others wanted Chen Fei to name the city. Although Chen Fei initially declined, Dao Yuefeng and his companions still hoped Chen Fei would name this new city. After much thought, Chen Fei named the city Qiankun. The name is derived from the human race¡¯s Qiankun Cauldron, just as Chen Fei admired those from the human race in the past at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm, who, for the sake of the human race standing proudly in the Return to Nothing Realm, went forth one after another. Chen Fei hoped that such spirit would always accompany the human race. A single city was naturally insufficient to govern such an expansive territory as of now. However, after discussing, Dao Yuefeng and his companions decided it was best to concentrate the human race in one city for now. After all, the Xuanling Domain is a region dominated by the seventh-level, and right now, with only Chen Fei at the Open Heaven Realm, their strength was still slightly weak. Building a city was not a hassle, but if the city faced danger, Chen Fei might not be able to provide help in time. Given this, it would be better to focus on expanding Qiankun City to make it more comfortable if needed. Pragmatic and cautious, that was what Dao Yuefeng and his companions felt the human race needed right now. Whenever the human race could produce a few more practitioners in the Open Heaven Realm, controlling this vast territory would be well within their means. The Desolate God Technique that Chen Fei had previously revealed had resolved the issue of not knowing how to break through to the Open Heaven Realm for the human race. Now, they also possessed the special Open Heaven Profound Treasure, the Qiankun Cauldron. The last barrier to the human race¡¯s independent advancement to the Open Heaven Realm had essentially disappeared. In such a situation, if the human race still could not break through to the Open Heaven Realm, they might as well stay in the Black Stone Domain for a lifetime, where at least it was safe. Time slowly elapsed, and in the blink of an eye, another two months had passed. Within this territory, the sudden emergence of the human race had many surrounding races still maintaining a wait-and-see attitude. Although the Xuan Clan had already declared externally that the human race was their ally, it only slightly changed the attitude of the surrounding races, making them less dismissive. However, in their hearts, the surrounding races always subconsciously felt that the human race could not hold onto this vast land. Over two months, the human race had dispatched practitioners in the Rule Integration Realm to inspect various resource points within the territory, but new seventh-rank spiritual materials were still far from being born, as the Wu Meng Clan had already brutally harvested once before they left. As for sixth-rank spiritual materials, they were already born. Compared to seventh-rank materials, sixth-rank materials undoubtedly grew much faster, and without the war result between the Xuan Clan and Wu Meng Clan, no other race bothered to specifically harvest them. It wasn¡¯t worth it just for some sixth-rank spiritual materials. The Human Clan¡¯s cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm, however, joyfully brought back sixth-rank spiritual materials, which grew extremely slowly compared to when they were in the Black Stone Domain. It¡¯s unlike the Xuanling Domain, where sixth-rank spiritual materials could be harvested after a while of not being seen. In the past two months, Chen Fei spent most of his time in closed-door cultivation and finally reached the stage of perfection in the Lanyu Divine Technique ten days ago. This mastery in the seventh-rank top-grade martial arts stage of perfection allowed Chen Fei to further advance his control over his soul and essence force. This kind of control, among the seventh-tier Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage practitioners of the surrounding races, almost none could compare to Chen Fei. At this level of martial arts comprehension, it was relatively easy to condense out the second main Rule and with it break through to the latter stages of the Open Heaven Realm. Tens of thousands of miles away from Qiankun City, Lv Fan was caught by a figure and floating mid-air. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Lv Fan did not dare to breathe, fearing to disturb the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage powerful being beside him. A fragment of the Heavenly Origin Tripod¡¯s secondary tripod, no one in the Open Heaven Realm was willing to take on the task of annihilating the human race within two months. Lv Fan knew that something he was unaware of must have taken place. Unexpectedly, just a few days ago, things took a turn, and an Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage strong person was willing to take on this task. While Lv Fan was wildly speculating in his mind, suddenly another figure appeared beside him, blatantly revealing its presence, another Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage strong person. Chapter 1194 - Chapter 1194: Chapter 1150: Seeking Wealth and Danger Chapter 1194: Chapter 1150: Seeking Wealth and Danger Lv Fan looked up briefly and then quickly lowered his head, afraid of provoking the man, secretly regretting his choice to follow along. Originally, Lv Fan wanted not only to wipe out the human race, but also to witness the twisted extinction of the human race with his own eyes, for nothing else could quell the hatred in his heart. However, Lv Fan had not anticipated that the task would be taken by Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage cultivators, and that there would be two of them. The value of that piece of bronze fragment shouldn¡¯t have been so high; otherwise, Liao Xia would have accepted it earlier instead of returning it to Lv Fan. ¡°You¡¯re here? Went to Guang Han Territory, how was the harvest?¡± Nan Longtu casually released Lv Fan and turned to look at Xie Changxuan. The two were old friends, having known each other for thousands of years. During their time in the Heart Deceit Bureau, if one felt a task was too difficult, they would send a message to the other to see if they were interested in collaborating. This task of annihilating the human race had been posted in the Heart Deceit Bureau for two months, yet no one from the Open Heaven Realm had taken it. Apart from the relatively ordinary value of the bronze fragment itself, the intelligence system of the Heart Deceit Bureau had also found out that an individual from the human race had reached the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage. This Open Heaven Realm Early Stage individual from the human race was no simple figure, seemingly having assisted the Xuan Clan in eradicating nine Open Heaven Realm practitioners from the Wu Meng Clan. Appreciating the human¡¯s substantial potential, the Xuan Clan even formed an alliance with him and gave the former territories of the Wu Meng Clan to the human race. From these actions taken by the Xuan Clan, one could deduce that this individual from the human realm was far from ordinary. To offend the human race, and possibly the Xuan Clan as well, over a bronze fragment of not significant worth, would be a loss far outweighing the gain. Under normal circumstances, unless a genuinely needy Open Heaven Realm cultivator appeared, this bounty task would be postponed indefinitely by the Heart Deceit Bureau and automatically withdrawn after a year. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.co Nan Longtu stumbled upon this task by chance and initially didn¡¯t take it seriously since the ability of the bronze fragment had been specifically assessed by the experts of the Heart Deceit Bureau, who had provided a concrete value assessment. For Nan Longtu, who was already in the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage, the bronze fragment was of little significance. But the Black Stone Domain and the bronze fragment were connected to the recent emergence of the Tun Yuan Clan. Furthermore, the recent popular news that the territories of the Wu Meng Clan had changed hands with a new race settling in, all these pieces of information put together made Nan Longtu casually look into this human. Upon investigating, Nan Longtu¡¯s interest only grew keener. At the time of the Tun Yuan Clan¡¯s emergence, Nan Longtu was entangled in other matters; otherwise, given the proximity, he probably would have gone there too. As for the potential dangers, before even considering them, being someone who took on tasks from the Heart Deceit Bureau, where would Nan Longtu care about danger? As long as the benefits were sufficient and his own strength was adequate, Nan Longtu would even dare to take on tasks to assassinate late-stage Open Heaven Realm practitioners. ¡°There were a few late-stage Open Heaven Realm figures in Guang Han Territory; saw there wasn¡¯t much benefit to gain and pulled out early,¡± Xie Changxuan shook his head as he took the jade scroll offered by Nan Longtu. Having received a message from Nan Longtu, Xie Changxuan had come straight here, his understanding of the task still not very deep. This also reflects Xie Changxuan¡¯s significant trust in Nan Longtu, which relates to their past cooperative experiences. ¡°Black Stone Domain, human race?¡± Xie Changxuan, looking at the information in the jade scroll, furrowed his brows slightly, appearing rather surprised. ¡°You just returned from the Black Stone Domain; any impression of this human?¡± Nan Longtu asked softly. Nan Longtu had specifically called upon Xie Changxuan this time because during the emergence of the Tun Yuan Clan, Xie Changxuan had just visited the Black Stone Domain and had achieved considerable gains. ¡°Some impression. At the time, all the native species of the Black Stone Domain were under the control of the Wu Meng Clan, and they even used the Black Stone Domain species as the vanguard in the attack on the Tun Yuan Clan Ruins,¡± Xie Changxuan nodded. To say that he had a deep impression would of course be impossible; after all, they were weak races without any Open Heaven Realm beings, how could they catch Xie Changxuan¡¯s eye. At that time, he was merely in Meng City when he briefly heard the news about the Black Stone Domain, naturally including the human race. There were a dozen or so at the peak of Rule Integration Realm, but all were quite far from the barrier to the Open Heaven Realm; unless something unforeseen happened, it was almost impossible for anyone to breakthrough. It wasn¡¯t just the human race; the entire Black Stone Domain was like this. Only the strength of the Evil Clans was slightly stronger, featuring a Fake Open Heaven Realm, but that was about it. Xie Changxuan turned his head to Lv Fan, a slight smile appearing on his face; he had felt that this cultivator at the Rule Integration Realm looked familiar¨Cit was that Evil Clans member who had been taken as a servant by Liao Xia. Seeing Xie Changxuan looking over, Lv Fan flashed a ingratiating smile. ¡°This human suddenly possessing an Open Heaven Realm and even being valued by the Xuan Clan, do you think this Chen Fei might have gotten his hands on something good at the Tun Yuan Clan Ruins?¡± A gleam passed through Nan Longtu¡¯s eyes; after all, the Tun Yuan Clan had been an Eighth Rank Race. Although Xie Changxuan had mentioned last time that much of the Tun Yuan Clan¡¯s treasure had been depleted, and the spirit materials present were far fewer than anticipated, there¡¯s always a chance for exceptions, perhaps some excellent items had been obtained by this human. ¡°Chen Fei, Open Heaven Realm?¡± Lv Fan, who had been quietly standing aside, listening to the conversation between Nan Longtu and another, dared not interject. But at this moment, hearing that the human race had an additional Open Heaven Realm cultivator, and that it was Chen Fei, Lv Fan¡¯s state of mind was instantly disrupted. No wonder there had been no Open Heaven Realm accepting his task in the Heart Deceit Bureau, it turned out the human race already had their own Open Heaven Realm expert. At that time, Lv Fan had entrusted an unrestricted task, which meant that regardless of the situation of the human race, only by exterminating them could he obtain the Bronze Fragments. Probably because of this, the Heart Deceit Bureau had not notified Lv Fan to change the task. Lv Fan guessed some of it, then shifted even greater attention to the changes in the human race. He could barely accept other mid-peak Rule Integration Realm members of the human race breaking through to the Open Heaven Realm, but Chen Fei, hadn¡¯t he just broken through to the Rule Integration Realm not many years ago! Last time, at the outskirts of the Yuan Clan Ruins, he had just lucked into reaching the mid-stage Rule Integration Realm, the difference from the Open Heaven Realm was more than heaven and earth. ¡°Oh? It seems our employer has something to say?¡± Nan Longtu looked towards Lv Fan. In the Xuanling Domain, many tasked the Heart Deceit Bureau anonymously, but there were not many like Lv Fan, who required watching the target die. It seemed that in Lv Fan¡¯s heart, the human race was still that Eighth Rank Race, and having an Open Heaven Realm take action was sufficient to exterminate them. ¡°Reporting to my senior, I do know a bit about that Chen Fei.¡± Lv Fan quickly bowed and then relayed everything he knew about Chen Fei. In all of the Black Stone Domain, if anyone knew the human race and Chen Fei the best, it was without a doubt the Ice Race and the Evil Clans. Thus, from the time Chen Fei stepped into the Return to Nothing Realm, most of the events that occurred were all listed out by Lv Fan. This listing also made Chen Fei¡¯s growth process in the Return to Nothing Realm clear and distinct. ¡°From the Sun Moon Realm to this Open Heaven Realm, it took less than ten years?¡± Nan Longtu said somewhat surprised. Having cultivated step by step from the bottom, Nan Longtu naturally understood the time required for each stage. Nan Longtu¡¯s talents were extremely strong, otherwise, he couldn¡¯t possibly have cultivated to the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage. But with Nan Longtu¡¯s talents, it also took over a thousand years to go from the Sun Moon Realm to the Open Heaven Realm. This was already considered very fast, but compared to Chen Fei¡¯s less than ten years, there was absolutely no comparison. Nan Longtu exchanged glances with Xie Changxuan. Chen Fei¡¯s timeline was definitely not normal. ¡°It seems he didn¡¯t discover some treasure in the Yuan Clan Ruins. This Chen Fei could potentially be a Great Power reincarnated, just happening to be reborn in the human race,¡± Xie Changxuan said solemnly. Normal cultivation absolutely couldn¡¯t be this fast; only similarly abnormal scenarios like the reincarnation of a Great Power could make this possible. ¡°Even if it is a reincarnation of a Great Power, this speed is still too fast; he likely still carries treasures from his previous life and also gained something in the Yuan Clan Ruins,¡± Nan Longtu said after a moment¡¯s thought. Xie Changxuan nodded his head, offering no objections. This could explain why the Xuan Clan chose to ally with the human race, possibly because they saw potential in Chen Fei¡¯s identity as a Great Power reincarnated, which could bring greater benefits to the Xuan Clan in the future. Compared to the original territories of the Wu Meng Clan, it was nothing significant. Listening on the side, Lv Fan¡¯s eyes slightly widened. Chen Fei had reincarnated as a Great Power into the human race? Then this Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, might not be Chen Fei¡¯s limit; he might continue to break through further. If that was the case, how would he avenge the extermination of his race? ¡°What do you think?¡± Nan Longtu looked at Xie Changxuan, his gaze slightly flickering. ¡°A reincarnated Great Power, huh? We¡¯ve not shy about killing them before!¡± Xie Changxuan suddenly laughed. Those who took tasks at the Heart Deceit Bureau were all restless in stable cultivation, emphasizing a philosophy of seeking fortune amidst danger; the greater the risk, sometimes the greater the potential rewards. ¡°Hahaha, well said; they¡¯re just some old relics! Back then, that reincarnated Great Power got us quite a few good things indeed!¡± Nan Longtu also laughed loudly. Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan were the same type of cultivators, not afraid of danger but afraid of no benefit. An Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, and also a reincarnated Great Power, what a great opportunity. Other cultivators might fear reincarnated Great Powers for what cards they could hold in their hands, as once unleashed, the consequences could be unpredictable. Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan had been worried about this before, but hundreds of years ago, they jointly killed a reincarnated Great Power in the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, finding indeed that there was a trump card, but it was manageable! These so-called reincarnated Great Powers were driven into difficult situations in the past, hence reincarnating; if they really had profound depths, they would definitely be placed among their own race. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only This chance coincidence of being reborn into another race can only be considered a desperate choice. Xie Changxuan glanced over at Lv Fan beside him and thought that killing him outright might offend Liao Xia, but erasing part of his memory wouldn¡¯t be too problematic, and Liao Xia probably wouldn¡¯t bother checking his servant¡¯s memories. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Nan Longtu grabbed Lv Fan¡¯s body and flew towards the Human Clan Qiankun City ten thousand li away, with Xie Changxuan following closely behind. Inside Qiankun City, Chen Fei¡¯s eyes suddenly opened, his figure appearing in the sky above Qiankun City, his eyes slightly squinting as he looked forward. Chapter 1195 - Chapter 1195: Chapter 1151: Borrowing the Creation of Heaven and Earth Chapter 1195: Chapter 1151: Borrowing the Creation of Heaven and Earth Indestructible Vision was sending a premonition of danger, meaning something that could threaten Chen Fei was approaching Qiankun City. In a foreign territory, especially one as vast as this, some troubles were inevitable, and Chen Fei had been prepared for this eventuality. Li Song of the Xuan Clan had once inquired whether to leave behind one or two from the Open Heaven Realm to help the human race through the early stage, also sending a signal to the surrounding races that the Xuan Clan truly regarded the human race as an ally. Yet Chen Fei had declined, as in his view, one or two individuals at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm would only be able to handle some minor matters. When it came to issues even Chen Fei couldn¡¯t resolve, having Li Song personally oversee Qiankun City would be futile. Chen Fei stood in the air, waiting quietly until his gaze turned southward, he then stepped forward and vanished from his original spot. ¡°Something¡¯s happening. The human race¡¯s Chen Fei has left the city.¡± No sooner had Chen Fei disappeared than various messages from inside Qiankun City spread out in all directions. Over the past two months, not only humans but also merchants of other races had appeared within the city and, with the permission of the human race, were conducting business there. In a given territory, it¡¯s not possible to have only one¡¯s own race living within it. Aside from vassal clans, there are also exchanges with other races. These merchants from alien races came to Qiankun City eagerly, not just for business opportunities but actually to gather information about the human race. The human race knew this, and Chen Fei knew as well, but he did not stop them. Better to channel than to block, the more secrecies are guarded, sometimes the more guilty one appears. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.co If the surrounding races wanted to assess the strength of the human race, then let them see, until they dare not entertain any further thoughts! Tens of thousands of li from Qiankun City, Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan flew forward, intending to charge straight into Qiankun City to annihilate Chen Fei and the entire human race. They were that direct, because in the face of absolute power, all schemes and plots were a joke. Two Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage warriors against one Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, and Nan Longtu had already confirmed that Li Song of the Xuan Clan was definitely not in Qiankun City. Under these circumstances, any attempt at stealth would simply be too ridiculous. Suddenly, the strides of Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan paused slightly as, hundreds of li away, intense spatial fluctuations arose, followed by the emergence of a figure. ¡°The human race¡¯s Chen Fei!¡± Seeing the appearance of the distant figure, Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan frowned slightly. This distance was ten thousand li from Qiankun City, a range normally outside the perception of an Early Stage in the Open Heaven Realm. Nan Longtu also did not believe his movements could have been tracked. Just how did this human Chen Fei sense their presence? Crucially, before Chen Fei¡¯s figure emerged, neither of them had perceived his approach. This mastery of spatial teleportation was not something ordinary Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, or even Mid-Stage warriors could possess. Truly worthy of a reincarnated great power, he was distinctly different from the average Open Heaven Realm warriors. ¡°Don¡¯t give him a chance to escape later!¡± Nan Longtu casually tossed Lv Fan aside and whispered to Xie Changxuan. At this point, Nan Longtu had no thoughts of retreating. It was almost inevitable to face a reincarnated great power. If he didn¡¯t have that mental preparation, Nan Longtu wouldn¡¯t have thought of coming to slay Chen Fei. Xie Changxuan nodded, his figure suddenly disappearing from where he stood, and when he reappeared, eight identical figures surrounded Chen Fei. ¡°Lock!¡± All eight Xie Changxuans, indistinguishable from each other and impossible to tell real from fake, simultaneously gave a low shout. In the next moment, a huge formation enveloped an area of a hundred li in every direction. The Heavenly Gang True Returning Technique was a high-ranking, seventh-tier top-grade elemental power technique that Xie Changxuan had saved up for years and specially exchanged within the Heart Deceit Bureau. This technique differed from other elemental power techniques in that it was a legacy that refined the soul with formations. Once cultivated to a certain level, every gesture and motion could effortlessly set up arrays, and each move contained the power of formations. Linking multiple moves together could result in a formation descending from the sky at any moment, drastically amplifying the power of the moves. Formations tap into the power of creation to amplify oneself, and every race¡¯s power erects formations, which signifies the importance of formations. Xie Changxuan had natural talent for formations since he began cultivating, and with over a thousand years of the Heavenly Gang True Returning Technique, he might not have reached the point of perfection, but being extremely skilled was beyond doubt. Nan Longtu worried that Chen Fei might escape midway, and Xie Changxuan shared this concern, so he resorted to using a trapping formation to lock Chen Fei within this hundred-li radius. Once combined with Nan Longtu¡¯s efforts, whether to kill or mutilate Chen Fei would be at their discretion. Chen Fei glanced at the Xie Changxuans around him and then at Nan Longtu in the distance before his eyes settled on Lv Fan, realizing where this crisis originated from. As Xie Changxuan set up the formation, Nan Longtu became a blur, ready to rush over and join forces with Xie Changxuan to slay Chen Fei. Throughout all this, Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan did not waste words, attacking as soon as they saw each other. Talking is superfluous at this point, but if one desires to speak, it can wait until after the foe has been slain, and then, one can talk as long as one wishes without interruption. However, having flown less than a hundred li, Nan Longtu¡¯s figure suddenly appeared, looking around at the twisting space with surprise. Initially, Nan Longtu only sensed that Chen Fei possessed an unusually profound understanding of space, but now, observing the distorted space, merely calling it remarkable was insufficient to describe the spatial rules under his control. Was this grasp over the spatial main rule, or was it the effect of some Supreme Treasure he possessed? Nan Longtu¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, just as he was about to resonate with the rules to tear apart the surrounding twisted space, suddenly two figures appeared in front of him. With essence force erupting, the two figures blocked Nan Longtu¡¯s potential escape paths on both sides. Sensing the aura of the two incoming attacks, and observing the countenances of the two figures, the shock in Nan Longtu¡¯s eyes deepened. Warriors of the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage, and there were two of them? Nan Longtu was aware of the many tricks a reincarnated Great Power might have, but due to limits set by realms of cultivation, many trump cards would not yield the desired effect. After all, the realm of cultivation is the most fundamental aspect¨Cother techniques must rely on cultivation to truly unleash their might. And this was the very reason Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan dared to come; because, in terms of realms of cultivation, they far surpassed Chen Fei, not to mention there were two of them. ¡°Clang!¡± Nan Longtu unleashed a slash with his blade, powerful blade energies stretched across the sky as if to completely tear apart the Celestial Wood. However, the blade energies were intercepted by a Golden Bell. Although the barrier of the Golden Bell shattered immediately, it still neutralized some of the attack. The residual blade energies landed on the palms of the two warriors, who couldn¡¯t withstand the force and were involuntarily sent flying backward. But Nan Longtu¡¯s blade technique had been countered, and the two warriors did not dissipate. The Lanyu Divine Technique at the stage of Perfection endowed the warriors with battle strength far beyond their realm; coupled with the assistance of the Concealment Bell to share some of the attack, they managed to stall Nan Longtu in his tracks. Nan Longtu¡¯s frown deepened, finding the battle strength of these two mirror images at the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage to be abnormal. Various thoughts raced through Nan Longtu¡¯s mind, only to be immediately suppressed by him. Taking a step forward, Nan Longtu attempted to bypass the two warriors and reach Xie Changxuan, but instantly, the warriors anticipated Nan Longtu¡¯s intent and blocked his path once again. Hundreds of li away, Chen Fei¡¯s true form turned to look towards Xie Changxuan, and with a flicker, he appeared right in front of one of the Xie Changxuans. Xie Changxuan regarded Chen Fei with surprise; he had not expected his true self to be so easily discerned by Chen Fei. More importantly, the recently arranged trapping formation had failed to detain Chen Fei, allowing him to easily overcome the various restrictions within. Xie Changxuan formed a single seal with one hand, preparing to swap places between his true self and his other projections. Had Chen Fei not been suspected of being the reincarnation of a Great Power, Xie Changxuan would have slashed him down long before, but at the moment, he felt it was best to be cautious. Noticing the seals being formed by Xie Changxuan, Chen Fei¡¯s eyelids twitched, and the Qianyuan Sword emitted a clear sword cry; in the next moment, the space within a seven hundred li radius focused onto the tip of the Qianyuan Sword. Having achieved Perfection with the Lanyu Divine Technique, even without a breakthrough in his realm of cultivation, Chen Fei could effortlessly control the space within seven hundred li. This was the function of the elemental power techniques¨Cthey broadened the range over which one could control the same spatial rules. Correspondingly, the power that Chen Fei could unleash became even more formidable. Across the blade of the Qianyuan Sword, a fleeting flash of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, four-colored light passed by, and Chen Fei, as if wielding an entire world, slashed directly at Xie Changxuan. Xie Changxuan felt an intense shiver at the sharpness of Chen Fei¡¯s sword. Was this really an Early Stage Open Heaven Realm? What kind of Early Stage Open Heaven Realm wielded such power? Fortunately, Xie Changxuan managed to make his true self disappear from Chen Fei¡¯s sight just in time; what Chen Fei was now striking at was only one of Xie Changxuan¡¯s projections created by an array formation. When the Qianyuan Sword¡¯s edge struck Xie Changxuan¡¯s projection, it shattered instantly, and several tens of li away, Xie Changxuan¡¯s true form had no time for relief when suddenly he sensed a force emerging in front of him. This force appeared so abruptly and inexplicably. There was no escape, for as soon as Xie Changxuan sensed this power, it had already made its way to his body surface. All Xie Changxuan could do was summon all his strength to shield the front of his body. ¡°Boom!¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The cold and majestic sword energy instantly tore through the power on Xie Changxuan¡¯s body surface, slicing half of his body to shreds; the golden blood mist hovered in midair. ¡°Ah!¡± Intense pain swept through Xie Changxuan¡¯s soul, not merely from the splitting of his body, but also because his very origin had been completely obliterated by that sword strike. Xie Changxuan looked at Chen Fei in horror; he had managed to dodge the strike just moments before, so how could he still have been hit? Chen Fei turned to face Xie Changxuan, the Causality Rule within the Celestial Suppression, reversing the cause and effect, was not so easily evaded. Chapter 1196 - Chapter 1196: Chapter 1152: Shattering the Heavens Chapter 1196: Chapter 1152: Shattering the Heavens The Causality Rule within the Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression primarily functions to avoid deduction, and the infallible strike is merely an additional effect. Yet for an ordinary practitioner at the Open Heaven Realm, even this additional effect is an unbearable force. The so-called evasiveness becomes meaningless, leaving one no choice but to clash head-on. However, going toe-to-toe with the Celestial Suppression, known for its focus on physical strength, is somewhat bullying. The key issue was that Xie Changxuan had absolutely no idea that Chen Fei¡¯s attack possessed such a characteristic, and by the time he reacted, it was already too late to mount much of a defense. As a result, he nearly took the full brunt of Chen Fei¡¯s move. With half of his origin shattered, even his rule body struggled to recover; just one move had inflicted severe injuries on Xie Changxuan, a practitioner in the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm. He was even on the verge of death. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Without the slightest hesitation, Xie Changxuan turned to flee. The Eight Gates Formation that was just deployed had been effortlessly bypassed by Chen Fei, proving completely ineffective. With Chen Fei demonstrating such an exaggerated level of attack, there was no point in continuing the fight. Now Xie Changxuan realized the Xuan Clan had formed an alliance with the human race, not for the race¡¯s future prospects, but because they valued the race¡¯s current stand. With Chen Fei¡¯s level of battle strength, it was possible he could single-handedly break through the Xuan Clan. If the Xuan Clan didn¡¯t take this opportunity to build a good relationship with the human race, when else would they do it! ¡°Don¡¯t you run!¡± wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.Co Chen Fei watched as Xie Changxuan attempted to escape, distorting and twisting the space within a hundred miles, causing Xie Changxuan¡¯s swiftly fleeing figure to slow down. It wasn¡¯t that Xie Changxuan¡¯s flying speed had decreased, but rather the space surrounding him was greatly stretched. This made him appear much slower to onlookers. Xie Changxuan instantly sensed the change in the space around him, and his facial expression changed dramatically. What realm of cultivation did this human, Chen Fei, reach in his past life, to have such a skilled control over the Space Rules? Compared to Chen Fei, Xie Changxuan and Nan Longtu, who had killed a Great Power reincarnation centuries ago, were pathetically weak. That reincarnated Great Power fought desperately, only to seriously wound Nan Longtu. As for Xie Changxuan, he was merely lightly injured at most and managed to kill the reincarnated Great Power on the spot. Yet now, this human Chen Fei, upon their first encounter, dragged Nan Longtu hundreds of miles away and nearly brought himself to the brink of death with a single move. It felt as if they were not facing someone at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, but rather a powerful late stage Open Heaven Realm practitioner. ¡°Get out of the way!¡± Nan Longtu, seeing the situation from hundreds of miles away, exploded with power, his Star Falling Blade spinning in hand. The Concealment Bell was barely touched when its light dimmed and it emitted a mournful cry before flying back. The two early-stage Open Heaven Realm warriors tried to resist, but faced with the almost desperate Nan Longtu, they were still slightly outmatched and were cut into pieces by the Star Falling Blade. Nan Longtu¡¯s aura briefly subsided as he took a step forward, intending to reach Xie Changxuan¡¯s side. Chen Fei had displayed extraordinary strength; Nan Longtu could choose to flee, but if he did, once Chen Fei killed Xie Changxuan, he would come after him. The likely outcome would be Chen Fei breaking through them one by one. However, if Nan Longtu chose to stand with Xie Changxuan, the combined strength of two middle-stage Open Heaven Realm practitioners should be able to withstand Chen Fei¡¯s power. This human, Chen Fei, was incredibly strong. The brief engagement had already made everything clear. But Chen Fei was not invincible; his early-stage Open Heaven Realm cultivation stood evident. Despite having many techniques at his disposal, many of them remained unmanifested. Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan¡¯s only mistake was to let Xie Changxuan go ahead to set up the formation. Deep down, they thought that Chen Fei, merely at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, would not pose a significant threat, and even if Xie Changxuan couldn¡¯t kill him alone, trapping him should still be feasible. This conservative approach turned out to be overly cautious, and they never expected such an accident to occur under those circumstances. Nan Longtu traveled a hundred miles in an instant and had not yet reached Xie Changxuan when two figures appeared before him, along with the Concealment Bell which had been sent flying before; it now hung above the two figures. At this moment, Nan Longtu¡¯s expression truly changed. The early-stage Open Heaven Realm Mirage Projection Technique, after being shattered, could still rapidly consolidate once more! What kind of Divine Power was this, and how could such a Divine Power exist? Nan Longtu suddenly looked up into the distance, seeing Chen Fei already close to Xie Changxuan, with the sword in his hand slashing down. Even over a hundred miles away, Nan Longtu could sense the overwhelming power on the sword blade. If he were in the same position, he would instinctively opt to avoid its edge rather than face it head-on. But regrettably, it seemed that Chen Fei¡¯s attacks could not be evaded, with only the option to receive them directly. Presumably, it involved the Causality Rule or the Destiny Rules to some extent, and the level of mastery was so high to result in such an outcome. An Open Heaven Realm early-stage cultivator possessing control over Space Rules, Causality Rule, as well as other Main Rules was extraordinary. Shouldn¡¯t someone at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm honestly focus on quickly enhancing the four Main Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind to rapidly advance their realm? Countless thoughts flashed through Nan Longtu¡¯s mind. Being dragged by the warriors, he couldn¡¯t catch up and could only watch helplessly as Chen Fei attacked. A hundred miles away, hope had risen in Xie Changxuan¡¯s heart, only to be replaced with utter despair. Seeing that Nan Longtu hadn¡¯t abandoned him, Xie Changxuan felt that despite today¡¯s setbacks, he had at least managed to preserve his life. But then, Nan Longtu was unexpectedly held back, resulting in Xie Changxuan having to face Chen Fei¡¯s attack alone. ¡°Ah!¡± Xie Changxuan let out a silent scream, holding the Heavenly Steel Blade in front of him, while the power of the previously set Eight Gates Formation also protected his body. The trapping formation had little effect on Chen Fei, but that didn¡¯t mean the power of the Eight Gates Formation was weak. Xie Changxuan was caught off guard by the previous move and he couldn¡¯t believe that with his mid-stage Open Heaven Realm power, he couldn¡¯t block Chen Fei¡¯s sword while on the defensive. Chen Fei watched Xie Changxuan¡¯s defensive posture, expressionless, simply flipping the Qianyuan Sword slightly. Thousands of sword shadows appeared behind him, then in a blink, they merged into one another. The thousand sword shadows condensed into twenty sword traces that clung to the edge of the Qianyuan Sword, and then they hit Xie Changxuan¡¯s Heavenly Steel Blade directly. Thousand Realm Sword! Directly transformed from the Thousand Realm Seal that Chen Fei had devised himself, whether it was Inscription or sword technique, there was no difference for him now. With the Lanyu Divine Technique breaking through to the stage of perfection, the previous fifty Inscriptions of Thousand Realm Seal had now condensed into twenty, with the power contained within naturally soaring. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of metal twisting to its extreme soared to the heavens, as the Qianyuan Sword cut through the obstruction of both the Heavenly Steel Blade and the Eight Gates Formation, sweeping straight through Xie Changxuan¡¯s body. Xie Changxuan¡¯s body suddenly stiffened, looking at Chen Fei in disbelief. With his full defense, he still couldn¡¯t withstand a single strike! A bitter smile appeared on Xie Changxuan¡¯s face. He knew that danger would come one day while seeking fortune in danger, but he hadn¡¯t expected that day to come so soon. ¡°Boom!¡± Xie Changxuan¡¯s rule body could no longer hold together, instantly shattered, his life force extinguished. Chen Fei pulled back his left hand, extracting a mass of spiritual essence. He deployed the Bronze Rune and God Devouring, feeling the alternating cold of body and soul, while reading the fragmented soul of Xie Changxuan. A hundred miles away, Nan Longtu, watching the scene unfold before him, felt a chill spread from the soles of his feet throughout his body. Xie Changxuan had already been on full defensive, yet he was still cut down by this human Chen Fei with a single sword. Chen Fei used this Open Heaven Realm Mirage Projection Technique to separate him from Xie Changxuan, possibly not because he couldn¡¯t resist their combined strength, but simply because he found it more effortless to kill them separately. That is to say, even if Nan Longtu had been able to make it there in time, to join forces with Xie Changxuan, the end result might not have been much different. At most, the process might have been somewhat prolonged! A talisman appeared in Nan Longtu¡¯s hand, somewhat old and even partially damaged, but the aura emanating from it was still extremely shocking. As Chen Fei read Xie Changxuan¡¯s soul memories, he felt the change in aura from Nan Longtu¡¯s direction, turned his head to look, and then saw the familiar talisman. This resembled the talisman that Yue Luo, a friend of Wu Shihui from Meng City, had in his hand during that battle. Using that talisman, Yue Luo feinted an attack and then vanished without a trace, leaving several Meng Clan Open Heaven Realm warriors at the scene. At that time, Chen Fei had a deep impression of this talisman, mainly because the Rules inscribed within were quite numerous, all tailored for escape. Chen Fei hadn¡¯t expected that Nan Longtu would possess such a talisman as well. In Xie Changxuan¡¯s memories, there was no mention of this, which clearly indicated that Xie Changxuan also didn¡¯t know about this ace up Nan Longtu¡¯s sleeve. Although Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan were close friends who had been through life and death together, they did not stay together all the time. Therefore, it was natural that they wouldn¡¯t know every detail about what the other held in reserve. A hundred miles away, Nan Longtu looked at Chen Fei with a fierce glint in his eyes, then crushed the Heavenly Escape Talisman in his hand. Nan Longtu didn¡¯t want to use the Heavenly Escape Talisman; it was too precious, something he¡¯d obtained by chance and regarded as a second life. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Thus, Nan Longtu had wanted to join forces with Xie Changxuan to fight against Chen Fei, even contemplating whether it might be possible to kill Chen Fei. But after witnessing that one sword from Chen Fei and the endless Open Heaven Realm Mirage Projections, Nan Longtu dared not hesitate and naturally rushed to escape from there first. As for the future, now that he had learned of Chen Fei¡¯s power and secrets, the next time they met, Nan Longtu vowed to leave Chen Fei with no place to be buried! As the Heavenly Escape Talisman shattered, an overwhelming momentum shot up to the heavens, as if the next moment would bring a strike shattering the sky. Chen Fei looked forward, raising his right hand and reaching into the void toward Nan Longtu, with the Space Rules within his body erupting to their limit. Chapter 1197 - Chapter 1197: Chapter 1153: Stop Killing by Killing Chapter 1197: Chapter 1153: Stop Killing by Killing With the level of insight Chen Fei had into the Lanyu Divine Technique, under normal circumstances, he could gather all the space within a 700-mile radius into the palm of his hand, just like he had just done. Because Chen Fei had broken through to the Open Heaven Realm using the Space Main Rule, along with Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, this allowed Chen Fei to have a stronger capacity to carry the Space Rules. In specific terms, if Chen Fei was willing, he could burst forth with the Space Rules with even greater intensity than usual. Just like now, within a single palm strike, the range encompassed by the Space Rules had expanded from a 700-mile radius to a radius of a thousand miles. As far as the eye could see, space was completely distorted, and Nan Longtu¡¯s body, which had become blurry, now became clear again at this moment. Within the Heavenly Escape Talisman, the primary force was the Space Rules, followed by the Causality Rule, and a very small portion of the Destiny Rules. The cultivator who crafted the Heavenly Escape Talisman was indeed extraordinary, after all, having integrated three strong Rules and inscribed them into the talismans. The requirements for control over the Rules had reached an astonishing degree. Generally speaking, even when facing a Peak of the Open Heaven Realm, as long as the distance between him and the opponent was more than fifty miles, the Heavenly Escape Talisman would allow one to escape safely. After all, the vast majority at the Peak of the Open Heaven Realm had only cultivated the four Rules of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind and were not deeply versed in the Space and Causality Rules. Unless you have angered a cultivator from a Strong Clan above the Eighth Rank in the Peak of the Open Heaven Realm, those chosen ones, because of their martial arts, are involved with numerous strong Rules. Especially for the Space and Causality Rules, they all attempt to comprehend them. Well-used Space Rules make one¡¯s body movements and attacks first-rate. wuxiaworld.site As for the Causality Rule, it is purely because one does not want one¡¯s whereabouts to be controlled by other cultivators, and the Causality Rule can reverse cause and effect which, in combat, is akin to cheating, so the Causality Rule is also the preferred choice for many strong clan prodigies. Of course, even for the prodigies of races above the Eighth Tier, to delve deeply into the Space and Causality Rules still requires great effort and some luck. And ultimately, those in the Open Heaven Realm who could completely control these two powerful Rules were still an extremely rare existence. These individuals, without exception, were true monsters, with the path of the Eighth Tier already beneath their feet. Nan Longtu cherished the Heavenly Escape Talisman and would not resort to using it unless absolutely necessary, but sadly, Nan Longtu met Chen Fei, and it seemed that his fate was sealed. In the Black Stone Domain, Chen Fei had seen the Heavenly Escape Talisman, and of course, if it were still the Chen Fei of that time, even if he had seen the Heavenly Escape Talisman once, the hope of stopping it would have been extremely slim. But now, not only did Chen Fei control the Space Rules, he had also grasped a good deal of the Causality Rule. Although it was just the Causality Rule within his physique, slightly weaker when activated with essence force, there was no problem stopping the Heavenly Escape Talisman. After all, the talisman was an inanimate object, and Nan Longtu himself had too little exposure to the Space and Causality Rules to fully utilize the power of the Heavenly Escape Talisman. Nan Longtu watched incredulously as his body solidified anew. Just a moment ago, he had clearly felt himself about to reappear millions of miles away. Nan Longtu had already seen that scene. But at the last moment, a force interrupted the Heavenly Escape Talisman and reversed the causality within it, causing Nan Longtu to reappear at his original location. Nan Longtu dumbfoundedly looked at the remaining half of the Heavenly Escape Talisman in his hand. The power within the talisman was now in chaos, and as he raised his head to look at Chen Fei a hundred miles away, a faint sense of disbelief and desolation overwhelmed him. The Heavenly Escape Talisman, renowned for its ability to traverse the Open Heaven Realm, had been thwarted by someone at the Early Stage of the Open Heaven Realm of the human race! Traversing the Open Heaven Realm was naturally somewhat of an exaggeration, but Nan Longtu never imagined that the Heavenly Escape Talisman would fail under such circumstances. Chen Fei withdrew his right hand, grasped the floating Qianyuan Sword beside him, and blinked to Nan Longtu¡¯s front, stabbing out with his sword. All the space within a 700-mile radius was condensed onto the tip of the sword, and the powers of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind roared. Feeling the power on the tip of the Qianyuan Sword, Xie Changxuan instinctively wanted to retreat backward, to avoid that strike. Only by truly facing it could one vividly feel how terrifying this strike was, and how utterly despairing. But quickly, Nan Longtu forcibly stopped his instinct to retreat because Xie Changxuan¡¯s earlier plight flashed through Nan Longtu¡¯s mind. It seemed like dodging might avoid injury, but in the end, it might result in even greater harm. There was no escape, nowhere to hide, only a head-on battle could possibly suffice. ¡°Kill!¡± Nan Longtu suppressed all the miscellaneous thoughts in his heart, let out a shout, and his Star Falling Blade crazily slashed at Chen Fei. He didn¡¯t choose to defend; Nan Longtu¡¯s martial arts were not based on defense. Starfall Frenzy Kill, a seventh-tier top-grade legacy Nan Longtu had exchanged for within the Heart Deceit Bureau, this technique emphasized attack over retreat, using killing to stop killing! The best defense is offense, to fight for a glimmer of hope in the most frantic way possible. This Chen Fei was at the Early Stage of the Open Heaven Realm, and even when he stopped the Heavenly Escape Talisman, his realms of cultivation did not change. Since it was the Early Stage of the Open Heaven Realm, there were inherent limitations, such as the strength of the rule body, the richness of the elemental power and soul within, all of which were where Nan Longtu was stronger. Injuring Chen Fei, making him hesitant, might just create an opportunity for survival. ¡°Clang!¡± A massive wave of energy radiated from the point of impact between the weapons, sending countless rocks and boulders soaring into the sky, soon turning to dust. Space began to ripple with wrinkles, followed by innumerable black spatial cracks spreading in all directions, frantically tearing apart everything around them. Chen Fei stood unmoving, fully absorbing the rebounded force. Nan Longtu also hadn¡¯t taken a step back, but blood was already spurting from his seven apertures, and at least a third of his origin within him had dissipated. However, rather than weakening, Nan Longtu¡¯s aura rose to an extreme after the dissipation of his origin. Starfall Frenzy Kill, the more grievous the injury, the higher the attack power, aiming to either incapacitate the opponent or to lie dying in the end. In comparison to Xie Changxuan, Nan Longtu was stronger in a head-on assault. Xie Changxuan seemed more like a master of controlling the situation. Together, they indeed could demonstrate even greater power. But unfortunately for them, Chen Fei had never given Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan that opportunity today. ¡°Kill, kill, kill!¡± Nan Longtu¡¯s figure was pitiful, but his momentum was ruthlessly fierce. He launched a ferocious assault on Chen Fei¡¯s soul, the Star Falling Blade raised high, initiating the attack as he chopped down towards Chen Fei. The reckless are feared by the horizontal, and the reckless feared by the desperate. Against an Open Heaven Realm who disregards all else and grows stronger with each injury, one with weaker courage or who fears sustaining severe injuries could indeed be psychologically impacted. But unfortunately for Nan Longtu, he was facing Chen Fei. With the various rules comprehended by Chen Fei as well as the powerful physique granted by Celestial Suppression, he feared no injury. Even if his defenses were brutally penetrated, leaving Chen Fei on the brink of death, the Divine Power of Indestructible Vision would allow Chen Fei to remain at his peak for nine breaths. Under such circumstances, the so-called ¡°desperate¡± attack was nothing but a joke to Chen Fei. Chen Fei flipped the Qianyuan Sword and thrust it forward. In the next moment, the Qianyuan Sword and the Star Falling Blade collided once more. ¡°Clang!¡± A more piercing metallic sound of warping rang out than before, the violent energy stirring up the vital energy of heaven and earth for thousands of miles around. ¡°Puff!¡± Nan Longtu spurted a mouthful of pale golden blood mist, his origin directly shattered by half, and this time, he could no longer stand his ground, forced to retreat. The Starfall Frenzy Kill could make Nan Longtu grow stronger with combat, and this blade¡¯s power was actually thirty percent greater than the last. In Nan Longtu¡¯s expectation, even if Chen Fei couldn¡¯t be injured, the clash at the very least would be a draw. But the actual situation was that Chen Fei¡¯s sword possessed power much greater than the last, and even stranger was that within Chen Fei¡¯s strike, Nan Longtu sensed a bit of his own power¡¯s characteristics. Using his own force against him? Once reaching the Open Heaven Realm, controlling various rules, and being able to forcefully absorb the opponent¡¯s power to reflect back? What martial art was this? Countless questions bubbled in Nan Longtu¡¯s mind, much like earlier when the Heavenly Escape Talisman was intercepted, or when Xie Changxuan was killed by two swords; everything he encountered today was beyond Nan Longtu¡¯s comprehension. The Starfall Frenzy Kill grew stronger with injury, but this technique had its own limits. Currently with eight-tenths of his origin shattered, Nan Longtu was on the verge of death, already too weak to allow the Starfall Frenzy Kill to grow stronger with combat. To get stronger, there was only one last move left, but after this move was executed, regardless of the opponent, death was certain for Nan Longtu himself. It was the last shred of dignity granted by the Starfall Frenzy Kill. Nan Longtu did not want to die, but at this moment, it seemed there was no other choice. At the very least, he could take a bite out of this human before death. Nan Longtu looked up at Chen Fei, his eyes of despair replaced with the resolve to die. Powering the Starfall Frenzy Kill, his entire strength ignited. In the next moment, the Star Falling Blade turned into a beam of light slashing towards Chen Fei. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire space seemed to tremble for a moment, a thick spatial crack appearing at the intersection of the blade and sword. Nan Longtu¡¯s gaze was fixed on Chen Fei, intent on seeing him suffer a critical blow to his origin. His perception was extremely sharp right now; he could sense that his blade must have injured Chen Fei. Chen Fei calmly looked at Nan Longtu. Chen Fei had indeed been injured, but with the Divine Power of Indestructible Vision, such a wound would always leave him at peak condition. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only And with the Space and Strength Main Rules, they were rapidly repairing the injury at an astonishing rate, posing no significant issue. Not seeing what he wanted to, Nan Longtu¡¯s face instantly turned ashen, his willpower fading. Nan Longtu staggered backwards, his mouth trembling as he tried to speak, when a streak of light flashed before his eyes, and his body came to an abrupt halt. The tip of the Qianyuan Sword protruded from behind Nan Longtu¡¯s head, Chen Fei holding it as he had no desire to listen to Nan Longtu¡¯s last words and simply severed them with his sword. Chen Fei withdrew his sword, and with reluctance in his eyes, Nan Longtu¡¯s body fell backward. Chapter 1198 - Chapter 1198: Chapter 1154: Arrogantly Ignorant Chapter 1198: Chapter 1154: Arrogantly Ignorant Extracting spiritual essence and utilizing the Bronze Rune and God Devouring, Chen Fei¡¯s innate talents and physique once again increased slightly, especially his talents. At the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage, his talents could significantly boost his insight. Of course, there were also the memory fragments from Nan Longtu¡¯s fragmented soul, allowing Chen Fei to gain a deeper understanding of the Heart Deceit Bureau, a somewhat special dark organization. The Heart Deceit Bureau was an extremely powerful force that, according to the memories of Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan, extended its influence far beyond the Xuanling Domain, possessing branches in other regions of the Return to Nothing Realm. Unlike ordinary sects, the Heart Deceit Bureau functioned more like a platform for issuing and accepting missions. It did not care about the life or death of its assassins. It wasn¡¯t the case that killing a Heart Deceit Bureau assassin would prompt the Bureau to dispatch others in relentless retribution. Any cultivator above the Rule Integration Realm could become an assassin for the Heart Deceit Bureau, complete missions for rewards, and, after accumulating enough, even exchange for precious treasures, martial arts, and weapons from the Bureau. Because it simply operated as a platform and was backed by a sufficiently powerful background, ever since its establishment, the Heart Deceit Bureau was thriving and had become increasingly formidable and unshakeable. ¡°What a great place!¡± Chen Fei¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. What he lacked the most now wasn¡¯t this mid-grade Primordial Crystals and various cultivation techniques? In the Xuanling Domain, nearly all the top-grade martial arts of the seventh-tier and above were held by the various Eighth Tier Races. Within the Seventh Rank Races, possession of a complete seventh-tier top-grade cultivation techniques would typically be the limit. Rarely did one encounter ultimate-grade techniques of the seventh tier. Like the previously encountered Wu Meng Clan, their overall strength was considered decent, but the Raging Wave Sky Kill they inherited was merely a mid-grade technique of the seventh tier. The Xuan Clan was similar; the complete inheritance within their clan was also a mid-grade martial art of the seventh tier. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site.Co Both Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan had been assassins for the Heart Deceit Bureau for many years and exchanged for top-grade martial arts of the seventh tier, as well as numerous other precious treasures. Both being in the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage, the gap between Li Song of the Xuan Clan and Nan Longtu had begun to show. Of course, to attain high rewards in a place like the Heart Deceit Bureau, one has to take on high risks. Your head shouldn¡¯t be carried on your belt; should a mission be mishandled, the outcome would be death and complete obliteration, just like the current fate of Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan. Whereas Li Song of the Xuan Clan, relying on the power of his entire Race¡¯s generational inheritance, cultivated more slowly but safely and steadily, focusing on long-lasting heritage. Each path had its advantages and disadvantages¨Cit was a matter of personal choice. Now, the Human Clan in the Xuanling Domain also had their own territory and a foundation for orderly inheritance. But for Chen Fei, accustomed to rapid cultivation and growth, to cultivate slowly like other cultivators felt somewhat uncomfortable. Moreover, unlike Li Song and others who were Open Heaven Realm cultivators, those in the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage longed to break through to the Open Heaven Realm Late Stage or even the Peak of Open Heaven Realm, but they knew how difficult this was. Without special opportunities, it was likely a hopeless endeavor. Chen Fei was different. With the aid of his panel, Chen Fei knew he could definitely break through; it was only a matter of time. If the martial arts were of a higher grade, the Eighth Rank would not pose an obstacle for Chen Fei. The perspectives on the future between them bore a severe discrepancy and could not be entirely equated. Chen Fei¡¯s right hand flipped, and half of the Heavenly Escape Talisman appeared in his hand. The chaotic power within the talisman had settled, but as only half remained, the power was less than thirty percent of its original. Yet even so, the value of this Heavenly Escape Talisman remained immense. If Chen Fei wished to sell this talisman, he could quite easily fetch around a hundred thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. Nan Longtu encountered Chen Fei, causing the Heavenly Escape Talisman to become ineffective. It was not common for someone in the Open Heaven Realm to meet an opponent who not only mastered the Space Rules but was also adept at the Causality Rule. Chen Fei pocketed Nan Longtu¡¯s Open Heaven Profound Treasure and turned his head to the south, where more than a thousand miles away, Lv Fan was frantically fleeing for his life. From the moment Chen Fei¡¯s sword shattered Xie Changxuan, Lv Fan began his terrified escape. Just as Nan Longtu and the others couldn¡¯t fathom Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength, Lv Fan was even more baffled. How had the mere Rule Integration Realm human become so formidably strong in just a few short years? Since following Liao Xia to the Xuanling Domain, Lv Fan¡¯s horizons had broadened, for Open Heaven Realm practitioners were not as ubiquitous as in the Black Stone Domain, but there were indeed many more present. At Liao Xia¡¯s side, there were also quite a few Open Heaven Realm Early Stage followers. Lv Fan believed he had gained considerable understanding of the Open Heaven Realm but seeing Chen Fei¡¯s performance today made him realize that the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage could be so powerfully incomprehensible. At this very moment, Lv Fan¡¯s heart was filled with immense regret. He regretted not the mission to obliterate a member of the human race, but his decision to follow along. He thought a human, at most in the Sixth-Tier Realm, would be an easy target for any Open Heaven Realm practitioner from the Heart Deceit Bureau to annihilate, and he could enjoy the human¡¯s agonized expression as they were slain. But instead, a human of the Open Heaven Realm emerged, one who defied all norms. Who could have predicted that? Praying desperately that Nan Longtu could withstand a little longer, Lv Fan suddenly felt a faint resonance of the rules, causing his face to turn pale. ¡°` This is the fall of an Open Heaven Realm cultivator, the subtle fluctuations of the Rules. How could Nan Longtu die so quickly! Lv Fan¡¯s heart grew increasingly terrified. He didn¡¯t want to die. The Evil Clans of the Black Stone Domain were already annihilated, and he was perhaps the only remaining cultivator of status among the Evil Clans. If he also died, then the Evil Clans would cease to exist entirely in the Return to Nothing Realm. Even if there were still members of the Evil Clans in the lower realms, those who ascended and were only in the Sun Moon Realm would hardly survive in the Return to Nothing Realm. In the end, they would become vassal tribes to other races, never to rise again! Lv Fan continuously urged the power within his body, trying to fly faster, but soon realized that this choice was wrong. How could the Rule Integration Realm compete with the Open Heaven Realm in terms of speed? Hesitating for a moment, Lv Fan looked down at a huge lake below and plunged into it. Within the vast lake, filled with many demonic beasts yet to awaken their intelligence, Lv Fan found a huge Chi Bone Fish and burrowed directly into its mouth, hiding within its belly. Lv Fan concealed every trace of his presence, even his soul¡¯s fluctuations sank into silence, assuming a state akin to fetal breathing. The strong presence of the Chi Bone Fish shrouded Lv Fan, making his own aura even more obscure and undetectable. Over the lake, Chen Fei¡¯s figure appeared, looking downward, and then he immediately detected Lv Fan¡¯s aura. If it had been another cultivator in the early stages of the Open Heaven Realm, Lv Fan¡¯s concealment might have had some chance of deceiving them. But Chen Fei, who controlled the Space Rules, could see through all traces. How could he be deceived by such tactics? As Chen Fei¡¯s thoughts arose, the form of the Chi Bone Fish below suddenly stiffened. Then, its mouth opened involuntarily, and Lv Fan¡¯s form was forcibly dragged out. Lv Fan felt a tremendous force envelop him and opened his eyes sharply, only to see himself being lifted out of the water and brought before Chen Fei. Lv Fan¡¯s complexion turned deathly pale; all his previous actions had been futile, and he hadn¡¯t fooled Chen Fei at all. ¡°You¡­ you can¡¯t kill me. My soul token is with my master, and he will sense it immediately if I die,¡± Lv Fan shouted loudly at Chen Fei, his only hope now lying in the card that was Liao Xia. In the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm, he was considered a powerful figure even in the vast Xuanling Domain. Races like the Xuan Clan, a Seventh Rank Race, would hold Liao Xia in awe. Just like back in the Black Stone Domain, where Liao Xia demanded all cultivators in the Rule Integration Realm to kill the Black Demons of the Wu Meng Clan, the Xuan Clan and Wu Meng Clan had no choice but to obey, and their own Rule Integration Realm cultivators had to join the battle as well. ¡°So, I should just send you safely back?¡± Chen Fei looked at Lv Fan and chuckled softly. ¡°You can erase my memory, make me forget this part, or whatever other method you deem safe. Killing me benefits neither you nor the human race,¡± Lv Fan said as he gazed at Chen Fei¡¯s smile, his inner terror intensifying. ¡°Everything comes with a price. The price you must pay is already determined,¡± Chen Fei said as he reached out with his right hand towards Lv Fan. Instinctively attempting to dodge, Lv Fan found his body completely immobilized and could only watch helplessly as Chen Fei¡¯s hand landed on his head. In the next moment, intense pain flooded his soul, and Lv Fan involuntarily began to recall everything about his past. A moment later, Chen Fei finished the God Devouring process, now having gained some understanding of Liao Xia, who was in the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Then, Chen Fei seized Lv Fan by the neck, and his figure flashed quickly, leaving the territory of the human race to choose a deserted wilderness with no racial affiliation. ¡°If you kill me, the human race is doomed, and so are you. My master will seek vengeance for me!¡± Lv Fan shouted loudly, as if this were the only way to alleviate his fear. ¡°In the end, it might be your master who dies at my hands,¡± Chen Fei said softly with a smile, tightening his grip slightly on his right hand. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Lv Fan¡¯s eyes widened involuntarily. He was about to refute Chen Fei¡¯s arrogant ignorance when unimaginable pain overcame him; the next moment, everything before Lv Fan went dark. He died without getting the chance to unleash even a breath of resentment, his body and path vanishing from existence. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Chen Fei waved his hand, erasing all traces of Lv Fan, then disappeared from the spot, heading toward the direction of Human Clan Qiankun City. At this moment, within the territory of the human race, as two distinct waves resonating Open Heaven Realm deaths arose, the spies of various races were filled with surprise. These cultivators of the Open Heaven Realm, they died too quickly. When the spies saw Chen Feian returning unharmed, various speculations arose in the minds of the surrounding races. ¡°` Chapter 1199 - Chapter 1199: Chapter 1155: King of the Wandering Cultivators Chapter 1199: Chapter 1155: King of the Wandering Cultivators The spies from various clans that appeared within Human Clan Qiankun City, their cultivation at its peak was the Rule Integration Realm, because the news they were able to capture was actually very limited. Chen Fei previously traversed thousands of miles in one step, directly crossing over to where Nan Longtu and others were, and the spies from all clans simply couldn¡¯t keep up, and they also didn¡¯t dare to follow. After all, for those in the Rule Integration Realm to monitor someone in the Open Heaven Realm, the most they could do was grasp at straws through various details. If they dared to follow someone in the Open Heaven Realm, they could be caught in minutes and then slapped to death with a single palm. Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength definitely wasn¡¯t ordinary, this point had already spread through many rumors from the Xuan Clan as well as the Feng Clan and Chi Clan. But what level Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength had actually reached had always been speculative before. Now, with the fall of two Open Heaven Realm cultivators, and their deaths coming so swiftly, Chen Fei¡¯s battle strength was suddenly elevated to a new level. The surrounding clans didn¡¯t know which clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm cultivator was the aggressor, but they subconsciously felt that the aggressor must have been in the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Not a single neighboring race thought that it was the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, since that would be too preposterous. A Chen Fei at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, having consecutively slain two cultivators of the same rank, was already an extremely formidable display. Following this battle, it was recognized that the human race possessed some strength, and with the Xuan Clan standing behind them, the human race¡¯s control over this territory was begrudgingly accepted by the neighboring clans. It was heard that this human Chen Fei hadn¡¯t been cultivating for long, and the early stage of Open Heaven Realm might not be his peak, so it wasn¡¯t impossible for him to make a breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm middle stage in the future. The neighboring clans¡¯ interest in spying on the human race dissipated quite a bit, and today¡¯s events amounted to no small feat of establishing authority. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site Of course, if the various clans knew that the dead were from the Open Heaven Realm middle stage, it wouldn¡¯t just be establishing authority but rather causing horror. Because if the human race had this kind of power, they could directly breach any neighboring clan, scaring them to death. In a secret room within the Qiankun City City Lord¡¯s mansion, Chen Fei sat cross-legged, taking stock of his gains this time. It must be said, those in the middle stage of Open Heaven Realm indeed had rich belongings, and killers like Nan Longtu and his ilk have even richer possessions. There were thirteen thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals alone, and if the various precious treasures were to be sold, they could fetch about seven thousand more. There were also two mid-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasures, valued at around eighty thousand each. Add it all up, and that¡¯s a total of two hundred eighty thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. Chen Fei made a round and his pocket of mid-grade Primordial Crystals suddenly became affluent, no longer so threadbare. Chen Fei¡¯s recent hard cultivation, shattering a thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals every day, had already almost depleted his supply of mid-grade Primordial Crystals. Chen Fei was still worrying about where to find mid-grade Primordial Crystals next, but now this problem was solved at once. As long as he sold the spirit materials and mid-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasures, Chen Fei wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the shortage of mid-grade Primordial Crystals for most of the coming year. If Chen Fei increased the number of mid-grade Primordial Crystals he shattered every day, he could actually accelerate the efficiency of his cultivation, but it wouldn¡¯t be cost-effective, and Chen Fei couldn¡¯t cultivate like that yet. If he really needed money, he could also sell the half-piece of the Heavenly Escape Talisman. Since Chen Fei himself mastered the Rules of Space and Causality, if he were to use the Heavenly Escape Talisman, he could exhibit the effect of sixty or even seventy percent from a talisman that only had thirty percent of its power left. Thus, for Chen Fei, this Heavenly Escape Talisman was quite valuable, after all, his Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression was still at the beginner stage, and that characteristic of dissolving at the brink of death was not yet fully formed. ¡°Fuse!¡± ¡°New technique discovered, Heavenly Gang Yu God Technique!¡± By integrating the incomplete Heavenly Gang True Returning Technique and Starfall Frenzy Kill into the Lanyu Divine Technique, he obtained an even stronger martial art. Although it was still at the level of a Seventh Rank Top Grade Technique, it had progressed from just entering top grade to nearing Seven Rank Ultimate Grade. However, a Seventh Rank Ultimate Grade Technique was a hurdle, and to cross this hurdle, it might require the fusion of multiple Seventh Rank Top Grade Techniques to succeed. The simplest way, of course, would be to acquire a Seventh Rank Ultimate Grade Technique, but similarly, that was also the most difficult method. The Heart Deceit Bureau was one approach, but even within the Heart Deceit Bureau, exchanging for a Seventh Rank Ultimate Grade Technique required a considerable price. Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan, who had been in the Heart Deceit Bureau for so many years, had not exchanged for a Seventh Rank Ultimate Grade Technique either. The new Heavenly Gang Yu God Technique¡¯s Skill Level had slipped to just over halfway to Perfection, but Chen Fei wasn¡¯t concerned about this, especially since he still had two portions of mid-grade spiritual essence from the Open Heaven Realm cultivators that he hadn¡¯t used. After organizing his gains, one portion of spiritual essence flew out, and Chen Fei directly crushed it, the next moment, rich epiphanies filled the entire secret room, with a flood of realizations appearing in Chen Fei¡¯s sea of consciousness. Moments later, the epiphanies dissipated, Chen Fei took out another portion of spiritual essence, crushed it, and continued to immerse himself in cultivating. Thousands of miles away, in a courtyard in the eastern city of Hannan City, several figures were gathered together. Hannan City was quite famous within the Xuanling Domain; it was a Loose Cultivation City, and its City Lord was a peak powerhouse in the Open Heaven Realm who was rumored to be attempting a breakthrough to the Eighth Tier in recent years. Once the Hannan City City Lord succeeded, Hannan City¡¯s status in the Xuanling Domain would change drastically. Liao Xia was also a wandering cultivator, thus he usually resided within Hannan City, where not only was his status revered, but he could almost always satisfy all his needs for cultivating. The expansive courtyard in the eastern city belonged to Liao Xia. At this moment, several figures gathered in the courtyard because of the shattering of Lv Fan¡¯s soul token. Lv Fan¡¯s soul token was not usually in the hands of Liao Xia, but rather it was with those followers of his in the early stages of the Open Heaven Realm. Liao Xia would typically employ followers at the Peak of Rule Integration Realm as his servants, and once these talented servants luckily advanced to the Open Heaven Realm, their status would be elevated to that of followers. There¡¯s only a one-word difference between servant and follower, yet their statuses are worlds apart. The Open Heaven Realm is not to be insulted, and Liao Xia granted sufficient status to those in the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, a world apart from the Sixth Tier of Rule Integration Realm. Thus, the number of followers in the Open Heaven Realm by Liao Xia¡¯s side was not small; over the years, he had accumulated as many as seven following him. There was even one who had broken through to the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, which made Liao Xia¡¯s power quite formidable, not the position of a lonely, unsupported individual. Last time he went to the Black Stone Domain, Liao Xia happened to be nearby, so he decided to enter the Black Stone Domain alone to avoid losing the advantage. ¡°Someone has killed Lv Fan. Now that City Lord Liao is not in the mansion, how should we deal with this?¡± Zhong Weiyi placed the shattered soul token on the table, speaking gravely. The various Open Heaven Realm occupants in the room turned their heads to look at the one in the center, Wan Mengzhi, at the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, who usually decided on important matters when Liao Xia was absent. Wan Mengzhi didn¡¯t speak, looking at the broken soul token on the table. He had some memory of Lv Fan, the Peak Rule Integration Realm follower whom Liao Xia had recently taken in the Black Stone Domain. The life and death of a servant were not important matters, as after all, it was merely a might-have-been Rule Integration Realm, and moreover, he had joined the household for a very short time, so there were unlikely to be any deep feelings involved. However, it was permissible for servants to be killed by them, but absolutely not by other cultivators; it was a matter of face. ¡°First, we need to figure out who killed him,¡± said Wan Mengzhi after a moment¡¯s thought, his voice deep. ¡°I¡¯ve checked. Before his death, Lv Fan had taken on a mission from the Heart Deceit Bureau to assassinate a member of the human race. However, this mission was left unclaimed for over two months and was only recently accepted by an assassin from within the Heart Deceit Bureau itself, to whom Lv Fan followed,¡± Zhong Weiyi said in a low voice. The Heart Deceit Bureau was essentially a marketplace; as long as one was willing to spend money, it was easy to buy a lot of information, as long as it wasn¡¯t confidential to the Heart Deceit Bureau. Zhong Weiyi had spent some mid-grade Primordial Crystals and obtained all the latest news regarding Lv Fan. ¡°The human race?¡± Wan Mengzhi was surprised; what was this race? ¡°The human race from the Black Stone Domain, which has recently come to the Xuanling Domain alongside the Xuan Clan. The Xuan Clan even gave the territory previously belonging to the Wu Meng Clan to the human race, and it¡¯s been causing quite a stir in that region,¡± said Zhong Weiyi with a smile. Wan Mengzhi¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he remembered hearing news about this recently, but since it had virtually no impact on Hannan City, he hadn¡¯t made much of it. ¡°Was Lv Fan killed by this human race?¡± A cold glint flickered in Wan Mengzhi¡¯s eyes. Could it be that a mere native species from the Black Stone Domain, emboldened by the Xuan Clan¡¯s support, presumed they could brazenly kill the servants of their mansion? ¡°It could be, or it might not be. The ones who accepted Lv Fan¡¯s mission were at the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, and there were two of them. Now they are also dead,¡± said Zhong Weiyi, frowning. With Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan dead, they were no longer of value to the Heart Deceit Bureau. Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage cultivators without value could be traded. Wan Mengzhi¡¯s eyes widened slightly; two middle stage Open Heaven Realm cultivators dead? Subconsciously, Wan Mengzhi ruled out the human race. Considering a place like the Black Stone Domain, where even the emergence of an Open Heaven Realm was remarkable, how could it possess the ability to slay two at the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, and to kill both of them no less? If such power truly existed, even if they went to attack the human race, would they not also be wiped out in one fell swoop? ¡°I have deliberately sent scouts to the human race¡¯s territory, and before the shattering of Lv Fan¡¯s soul token, indeed, cultivators of the human race¡¯s Open Heaven Realm did leave the city, and after their departure, the resonance of the Rules spreading from two Open Heaven Realm cultivators dissipated,¡± stated Zhong Weiyi. The other Open Heaven Realm cultivators in the room frowned slightly at Zhong Weiyi¡¯s words, as all clues seemed to point towards the human race again. ¡°Could it be a coincidence?¡± one of the early stage Open Heaven Realm cultivators murmured. ¡°It might be possible. It¡¯s said that the human race¡¯s Open Heaven Realm cultivator has only just broken through, and not long after leaving the city, there was the dissipation of the Rules resonating from two Open Heaven Realm cultivators, which happened too quickly,¡± replied Zhong Weiyi, nodding. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only All clues pointed to the human race, but the human race¡¯s Open Heaven Realm cultivator didn¡¯t seem capable of pulling off the act, and moreover, the speed and efficiency of the killings were too great to be believable. ¡°Let¡¯s assign the Heart Deceit Bureau a new task, to help us find out the cause of Lv Fan¡¯s death,¡± Wan Mengzhi suggested after some thought, proposing a relatively safe approach. Zhong Weiyi and the others exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. Thousands of miles away, Human Clan Qiankun City. Chen Fei¡¯s figure floated within the secret chamber, and the next moment, eight figures simultaneously appeared around him, indistinguishable between real and fake, the power of the Eight Gates Formation pervading the entire secret chamber. Chapter 1200 - Chapter 1200: Chapter 1156: Im Very Scared Chapter 1200: Chapter 1156: I¡¯m Very Scared The new martial art, Heavenly Gang Yu God Technique, when merged before, was predominantly biased toward the Heavenly Gang True Returning Technique formation martial art. Starfall Frenzy Kill is naturally also good, but this kind of martial art that gets stronger the more injured one becomes is somewhat unsuitable for Chen Fei, after all, what he always pursues is to maintain peak battle strength. It¡¯s only when he truly shows signs of fatigue that he¡¯s already critically injured and nearly unable to lift his sword. Therefore, in regard to Starfall Frenzy Kill, Chen Fei only absorbed the essence of how it operates the soul and essence force, while he merged a great deal more from the Heavenly Gang True Returning Technique. Space Rules greatly enhance array formation, as Chen Fei displays the Eight Gates Formation now, it¡¯s more fluid than when Xie Changxuan did it before. Of course, this is also significantly related to Chen Fei having cultivated the Heavenly Gang Yu God Technique to the stage of perfection. After consuming two mid-grade spiritual essences in the realms of cultivation, Chen Fei¡¯s overall progress wasn¡¯t substantial, except that the new martial art was re-cultivated to the stage of perfection, granting him mastery over the Array Repairer¡¯s method of combat and advanced control over the rules. For the secondary rule of earth, Chen Fei succeeded in controlling another, and now he fully possesses three within his soul, saving himself almost a year of painstaking cultivation with the two spiritual essences. If all goes well, in another two years, he can grasp the remaining two secondary rules of earth and then make a breakthrough to the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage in one fell swoop. Seventh Rank Celestial Suppression has also made decent progress, reaching fifty percent of the entry stage, which has perfected the Causality Rule within Chen Fei¡¯s physique even more. As for the strength of his physique, it has also increased a lot, but since the Causality Rule isn¡¯t primarily for strengthening the physique, the effect isn¡¯t as pronounced as the previous rule of strength. At most, it has taken Chen Fei¡¯s physique from the initial stage of the Open Heaven Realm Late Stage to the mid-range position. To achieve a qualitative change, at least wait until Celestial Suppression breaks through to Perfection before it can be done. wuxiaworld.site Inside the secret chamber, eight indistinguishable figures of Chen Fei simultaneously took a step forward, then the eight figures transformed into over a hundred. These hundred-plus figures have low auras, only at the Rule Integration Realm, which were the warriors manifested by Chen Fei¡¯s Divine Power of Planting Beans into Soldiers. Chen Fei constantly operates the Heavenly Gang Yu God Technique, borrowing power from Heaven and Earth for the formation, then pouring it into the warriors as their auras begin to surge before they merge into one another. In just the blink of an eye, the hundred-plus warriors disappeared, leaving only four figures in the secret chamber¨Cone was the true body of Chen Fei, and the remaining three were the warriors. All three warriors are at the Open Heaven Realm Early Stage level. This is a new enhancement of the Heavenly Gang Yu God Technique, benefitting from the power of formations, the number of Open Heaven Realm Early Stage warriors has increased by one, and the three Open Heaven Realm warriors can jointly execute a Seventh Rank formation. If Chen Fei¡¯s warriors had been at this level before, then when the warriors intercepted Nan Longtu before, they wouldn¡¯t have been forcefully shattered after just a few moves. In terms of time, not to mention much, with three warriors forming a Seventh Rank formation and seeking only to block rather than to kill, it would be easy to block a Seventh Rank Middle Stage Open Heaven Realm for a short time. Even the possibility of retreating whole is substantial. Of course, for the warriors, retreating whole isn¡¯t necessary. As for talking about killing, that still falls a bit short, after all, there is a vast difference between each tier of the Open Heaven Realm, unless Chen Fei can condense five Open Heaven Realm warriors, which would be another scenario altogether. Chen Fei waved his hand, and the three warriors disappeared. A thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals appeared, and just as Chen Fei was about to shatter these mid-grade Primordial Crystals, his right hand hesitated slightly. Chen Fei thought for a moment, gathered all the thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, and with a step forward, he was already ten thousand miles away. Chen Fei strode out, heading for the Xuanren Plain three million miles away. Xuanren Plain was a wilderness tens of thousands of years ago, producing very few spirit materials, and even if there were any, they were below fifth-tier materials. This, for a domain like the Xuanling Domain where the Open Heaven Realm is readily a Seventh Rank, made the Xuanren Plain¡¯s value too low, therefore, the surrounding races did not include it in their territories. Instead, they treated it as a buffer zone for race territories and left it idle. Lately, a city named Xuanren City appeared overnight on Xuanren Plain. Several nearby races knew about it at the time and were quite unhappy in their hearts. We might not want Xuanren Plain, but if you¡¯re going to establish a city here, you should at least consult our opinions first. At the time, several races around sent a few Open Heaven Realm cultivators directly, and the results were, of course, non-existent. The several Open Heaven Realm cultivators who arrived at Xuanren City with great momentum had only one of their kind escape back, while the rest died. And the one who escaped was not because of high strength, but purely because Xuanren City needed him to go back with a message: from now on, this place belongs to Xuanren City. If you disagree, feel free to send more Open Heaven Realm cultivators to negotiate, but ensure none of them expects to return alive. It was this domineering, and the reason behind the domineering is very simple: this place was favored by the Heart Deceit Bureau, which set up a branch here, just like that, straightforward. The Heart Deceit Bureau actually has offices set up in each of the major cities of the Xuanling Domain, where cultivators can easily send and receive tasks. But for more comprehensive service, coming to such a branch is better, as it houses even more resources. Back when Chen Fei was browsing through Witch Rui¡¯s memories, he came across some information about the Heart Deceit Bureau, but since it was just fragments of memories, he actually got very little information. After digesting the memory fragments of two Starfall Frenzy Kills, Chen Fei got a fairly comprehensive understanding of the Heart Deceit Bureau. Having assimilated the spiritual essence of two cultivators at the Open Heaven Realm Middle Stage, Chen Fei decided to take a look at this branch of the Heart Deceit Bureau. To cultivators who did not understand it, the Heart Deceit Bureau was like a flood or a savage beast, a terrifying existence that one would desperately want to avoid. But to those who truly understood it, if you were bold enough and strong enough, this place could indeed help you grow rapidly. The relationship between cultivators and the Heart Deceit Bureau could be considered mutually beneficial. Of course, it was no doubt that the Heart Deceit Bureau took the lion¡¯s share of the profits. Chen Fei originally intended to safely shatter mid-grade Primordial Crystals and then seclude himself for cultivation, which would have been slow but stable. However, Chen Fei, thinking of Liao Xia, a latter stage Open Heaven Realm expert, felt somewhat restless inside. Under normal circumstances, killing a servant at the Rule Integration Realm should be a non-issue for Liao Xia, who was at the late-stage of the Open Heaven Realm. But there was one condition, and that was Chen Fei also being in the late-stage of the Open Heaven Realm. As they were equals in cultivation realm, Liao Xia wouldn¡¯t do anything for a servant at the Rule Integration Realm. But Chen Fei was at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm, and the human race was originally a weak race within the Black Stone Domain. Once Liao Xia confirmed that Lv Fan died by Chen Fei¡¯s hand, it would become a provocation. At that time, what Liao Xia would do to the human race, and to Chen Fei in particular, depended entirely on Liao Xia¡¯s mood. If Liao Xia was in a good mood, he might simply ignore the matter. But if Liao Xia was in a bad mood, he would take it out on the human race. Having his and his race¡¯s fate hinge on the temperament of another cultivator made Chen Fei feel very insecure. Nowadays, Chen Fei, with a complete Main Rule in both soul and essence force, and possessing two complete Main Rules in his physique, was mightier than someone in the middle of the Seventh Rank but still fell short of the late stage of the seventh-level Open Heaven Realm. Even if one reached the late stage of the Open Heaven Realm through the most ordinary means, with both the soul and essence force physique having two Main Rules, there would still be the transformation of vitality and spirit brought about by the realm shift. Liao Xia couldn¡¯t kill Chen Fei, but it was very difficult for Chen Fei to do anything to Liao Xia too. However, it was really easy for Liao Xia to do something to the human race. If Chen Fei continued to cultivate with mid-grade Primordial Crystals, it would take him two more years to break through to the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm, which was too slow. It wasn¡¯t that Chen Fei didn¡¯t want to cultivate in seclusion honestly; it was simply that the world forced him to keep running forward, which was why he chose to visit the Heart Deceit Bureau. Over three million miles, Chen Fei took a short time to arrive, and then he saw a mighty city standing before him. Xuanren City was much more prosperous than Chen Fei had imagined. Although this place was a branch of the Heart Deceit Bureau, it didn¡¯t forbid other cultivators from living and doing business here. Therefore, those with the courage chose to reside long-term in Xuanren City, and anything they couldn¡¯t easily sell or was illicit, they chose to buy or sell here. As long as the taxes due from the sale were paid, the Heart Deceit Bureau welcomed cultivators of all races to come here. Chen Fei put on a mask to cover his face, while the aura on his body was also obscured by the mask. With one step, Chen Fei appeared at the gates of Xuanren City and then entered the city. There were no cries of street vendors or stalls inside the city; both sides of the street were lined with neat shops selling various precious treasures and weapons. In Xuanren City, if you want to sell something difficult to dispose of, you could directly rent a shop. After selling your items or deciding to stop, just pay the required fees and you could leave immediately. Chen Fei took a quick glance around and headed straight for the largest shop in the city, which was the real core area of Xuanren City and where the Heart Deceit Bureau issued and accepted missions. Stepping into the shop, Chen Fei looked around and went straight to a counter and sat down. ¡°What can I do for you, sir?¡± The deacon of the Heart Deceit Bureau smiled politely and asked. If one ignored the fact that this place was the Heart Deceit Bureau, the greeting seemed more like a server asking what you would like to eat. ¡°I¡¯d like to buy some information,¡± Chen Fei spoke softly. ¡°May I know what kind of information you need, sir? Here, every piece of information has a different price based on the difficulty of obtaining it.¡± Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The deacon of the Heart Deceit Bureau nodded with an undiminished smile, and simultaneously, a formation to prevent prying arose, enveloping the vicinity to prevent other cultivators from overhearing. ¡°If you want to significantly enhance the epiphany concentration beneficial for cultivating in the Open Heaven Realm, do you have any good methods?¡± The Heart Deceit Bureau was known for issuing and receiving assassin missions, but actually, buying and selling information was also a major source of their profit, much like those intelligence traders. In the memories of Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan, if you had enough money, the advice you could get from the Heart Deceit Bureau was just as good as that from those powerful Eighth Tier races. The premise is, having enough money. Chapter 1201 - Chapter 1201: Chapter 1157: Take the Initiative Chapter 1201: Chapter 1157: Take the Initiative Money can communicate with gods, which is very realistically depicted in the Heart Deceit Bureau. Chen Fei didn¡¯t have a lot of money; after support from Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan, his current assets were worth about three hundred thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. Previously, either Primordial Crystals were shattered, spiritual essences were ruptured, or it was the Rule Crystals from before¨Call done in a very simple and crude manner. Of course, the effects were actually quite good. Chen Fei wanted to see if there were other better methods to obtain high-concentration epiphanies in the Xuanling Domain. ¡°In the Xuanling Domain, there are five relatively easy methods to achieve this, this information will cost five hundred mid-grade Primordial Crystals,¡± said the deacon of the Heart Deceit Bureau while producing a jade scroll, waiting for Chen Fei¡¯s decision. ¡°Deal!¡± Chen Fei waved his hand, and five hundred mid-grade Primordial Crystals were placed into a pouch on the table. This pouch led elsewhere at the other end; the mid-grade Primordial Crystals disappeared as soon as they went in. The deacon from the Heart Deceit Bureau confirmed the amount of mid-grade Primordial Crystals was sufficient and smiled as he placed the jade scroll on the table. Chen Fei picked up the jade scroll and extended a part of his mental defense into it. A moment later, Chen Fei withdrew his mental defense from the jade scroll, which disintegrated immediately after. Of the five methods, the first and second, Chen Fei was already using, which involved shattering mid-grade Primordial Crystals and Open Heaven Realm spiritual essences to make use of the fragments of rules contained within them to induce the gathering of epiphanies. wuxiaworld.site wuxiaworld.site Because they were too crude and the efficiency was low, the jade scroll did not recommend them, after all, high epiphanies only slightly improve the efficiency of insights into martial arts and rules. The third method was to consume special pills, which didn¡¯t enhance epiphanies but increased the activity of the soul, likewise improving insights into martial arts. However, such pills were not cheap, their grade reaching the seventh-tier mid-grade, but because their effects were quite good, the pills were somewhat in short supply. The Heart Deceit Bureau had them for sale, one for five thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, with effects lasting three days. Both Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan had taken these pills, but only used them when their cultivation reached a bottleneck. Moreover, pills have a resistance, and after frequent use, their effects would diminish. Chen Fei estimated that the effects of this Enlightenment Pill were indeed better than brutally shattering five thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, but marginally better. Before developing a tolerance, Chen Fei could buy some to return to his cultivation. The fourth method involved the Yun Clan, a Race located at the northern end of the Xuanling Domain, within whose territory lay a Cloud Valley filled with dense epiphanies where the Yun Clan¡¯s Open Heaven Realm members cultivated all year round. With a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm peak powerhouse, and the Cloud Valley never opened to outsiders, this piece of information was as good as not shared. The fifth method was to become a guest disciple within the Yan Clan. Similar to Cloud Valley, the Yan Clan territory also housed a place rich with epiphanies, with even higher concentrations than Cloud Valley, and guest disciples could freely cultivate there for ten days each year. The Yan Clan was a notable Eighth Rank Race in the Xuanling Domain, and one could become a guest disciple of the Yan Clan with just a seventh-level Open Heaven Realm, receiving decent treatment. However, if the Yan Clan ever encountered trouble, the guest disciples must offer their full assistance. Being a guest disciple for another race after reaching the Open Heaven Realm, even if that race was an Eighth Rank one, was quite an unpleasant prospect. Of these five methods, the only one useful to Chen Fei was the third method. At the same time, he also felt the ruthlessness of the Heart Deceit Bureau in their pricing. For such information, they actually demanded five hundred mid-grade Primordial Crystals, but one couldn¡¯t say the information provided by the Heart Deceit Bureau was useless, as it indeed listed the answers to Chen Fei¡¯s questions. As to whether it was achievable or how to achieve it, that was up to you. ¡°Do you have a Forging Master I can consult a few questions with?¡± Chen Fei asked quietly. ¡°Please wait a moment, esteemed guest.¡± The deacon from the Heart Deceit Bureau nodded, and in less than half an hour, an Open Heaven Realm late-stage powerhouse appeared before Chen Fei. ¡°This is Master Tian, esteemed guest. If you have any needs, you may discuss them with Master Tian,¡± said the deacon from the Heart Deceit Bureau, introducing Tian Xuan, then exited the formation, leaving Chen Fei alone with him. ¡°Esteemed guest, whatever your matter is, feel free to speak frankly. If it¡¯s within my means, I will inform you honestly; if it¡¯s not possible, I shall still tell you,¡± said Tian Xuan, saluting Chen Fei with a sense that bore no arrogance of a late-stage Open Heaven Realm. At this moment, Chen Fei truly recognized the far-reaching influence of the Heart Deceit Bureau. Truly, they exemplify to perfection that money can communicate with gods. Yet considering the previous pricing for the information about epiphanies, one can imagine what this late-stage Open Heaven Realm Master Tian would charge. ¡°I have a friend who wishes to enhance this Open Heaven Profound Treasure, any good methods?¡± Chen Fei took out the Concealment Bell and handed it to Tian Xuan. Chen Fei wanted to upgrade the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell; sticking to the old methods would certainly reach a limit. Moreover, the grades of the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell had always been on par with him, providing very limited help to Chen Fei. This was actually not the fault of the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell, but rather Chen Fei¡¯s own realms of cultivation were advancing too quickly. After advancing in cultivation realm, he began to nourish the Qianyuan Sword and the Concealment Bell with the spiritual essence of other weapons, causing the grades of these two artifacts to always be on par with Chen Fei. Tian Xuan didn¡¯t take the Concealment Bell but instead used his mental defense to sense it to prevent any suspicion in the client¡¯s mind. Such professionalism was impeccable, leaving no faults to be found. After sensing for a moment, Tian Xuan¡¯s brows slightly quivered at the sight of the nearly violently stacked traces within the Concealment Bell. ¡°This old man can reforge this Open Heaven Profound Treasure. If you wish to upgrade it to the middle grade of the Seventh Tier, I will have to charge ten thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, plus the materials will roughly amount to thirty thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals.¡± Tian Xuan looked up at Chen Fei and continued, ¡°When the time comes, the customer can watch from the side. If there is anything unsatisfactory, feel free to point it out then.¡± The forging fee of ten thousand, plus the thirty thousand for spirit materials, was actually quite close to the cost of purchasing a Seventh Tier mid-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure. ¡°Aside from this method, there is another unconventional technique that the customer might consider.¡± As Tian Xuan spoke, he handed over a jade scroll and continued, ¡°This is a forging technique called the Shocking Transformation Technique. It¡¯s difficult to cultivate, but once mastered, one can reforge a mid-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure¡¯s power entirely onto another low-grade Open Heaven Profound Treasure.¡± Chen Fei¡¯s expression shifted slightly. There was such a forging technique? Chen Fei divided a fraction of his mental defense to probe into the jade scroll and saw the outline of the Shocking Transformation Technique within. Although it was just an outline, the principles explained within were extremely exquisite. ¡°Weapons are different from cultivators. The prior enhancement of this Open Heaven Profound Treasure by your friend was crude. This Shocking Transformation Technique might suit him,¡± Tian Xuan said with a smile. ¡°What¡¯s the price?¡± Chen Fei was moved; the Shocking Transformation Technique was indeed perfect for him, even though the grade would drop somewhat after the transplant. A Seventh Tier mid-grade peak Open Heaven Profound Treasure, after being transferred, would probably only remain at the middle segment of Seventh Tier mid-grade. If it¡¯s from the middle segment of Seventh Tier mid-grade transplanted, then that is just entering the Seventh Tier mid-grade. The Open Heaven Profound Treasures of Nan Longtu and Xie Changxuan were at the middle segment of Seventh Tier mid-grade. If they were successfully transplanted to the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell, then the two artifacts could smoothly transform into the initial stage of the Seventh Tier mid-grade. For other Open Heaven Realm cultivators, this might not be a worthwhile transaction. But as far as Chen Fei was concerned, should the opportunity arise, he still hoped the Qianyuan Sword and Concealment Bell could continue to accompany him. ¡°I acquired this technique in my younger days after going through countless hardships, and even into the Eighth Tier, it can still be used,¡± Tian Xuan said as he stroked his goatee with a wide smile. ¡°Therefore, I won¡¯t ask for much; for one hundred thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals, the customer may take this technique.¡± ¡°Five thousand!¡± Chen Fei shook his head, offering a price. ¡°Cough! Customer, the price doesn¡¯t work like this, who negotiates from one hundred thousand down to five thousand at once?¡± Tian Xuan took a deep breath; if this wasn¡¯t the Heart Deceit Bureau, he might have almost been unable to resist slapping the offer away just now. ¡°I¡¯m afraid of overbidding and you accepting on the spot,¡± Chen Fei couldn¡¯t help but reveal a smile. The Shocking Transformation Technique was good, but in fact, for the vast majority of Open Heaven Realm cultivators, it wasn¡¯t suitable. Taking a finished Open Heaven Profound Treasure to transplant it onto another, lower-tiered Open Heaven Profound Treasure, and then having the power decrease, seemed somewhat counterproductive. Therefore, the number of cultivators who actually need the Shocking Transformation Technique was predictable. Hearing Chen Fei¡¯s words, Tian Xuan laughed helplessly, shook his head, and said, ¡°Five thousand is too low; I can¡¯t sell it for that price, but for ninety thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals I can let you have it.¡± ¡°Six thousand!¡± Chen Fei raised his offer by a thousand. After a while, following some bargaining, Chen Fei secured the Shocking Transformation Technique for the price of nine thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals. ¡°Customer, is there anything else you need?¡± Tian Xuan left, and the Heart Deceit Bureau deacon appeared, looking at Chen Fei with a beaming smile. ¡°I want to take on missions from the Heart Deceit Bureau. Are there any requirements?¡± Chen Fei stated his most important purpose for the trip, to nourish himself through killing. ¡°The customer is at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm and just joined the Heart Deceit Bureau, you need to pay a security deposit of three thousand mid-grade Primordial Crystals and can only take on missions below the middle stage of the Open Heaven Realm. After completing several missions and increasing your grade within the bureau, you may take on higher-level missions,¡± explained the deacon, revealing an even broader smile upon hearing Chen Fei¡¯s intention to join the Heart Deceit Bureau. He began to detail things like how to accept missions, how to report completion, and also the requirement to leave a trace of your presence with the Heart Deceit Bureau. The presence alone cannot determine location or do much else; it can be used only to confirm life or death, similar in effect to a soul token. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Half an hour later, Chen Fei received a scroll, a top-grade Dao Artifact whose purpose was to view missions. Chen Fei unrolled the scroll, taking in the densely packed missions and the rewards offered for each one. Chen Fei glanced over them and finally settled on a few missions, all of which involved slaying cultivators at the early stage of the Open Heaven Realm. Chen Fei¡¯s attention was drawn to these because these early-stage Open Heaven Realm individuals had one thing in common: they were followers of Liao Xia. Liao Xia could appear at his doorstep at any moment, so why not take the opportunity before he arrived to clip his wings, while also earning some mission rewards!